《Holy Roman Empire》


 Chapter 1： Crossing

    late at night


    Li Mu looked at the classic but luxurious room, and then looked at his cold iron bed, which made him feel awkward.


    Li Mu sighed helplessly for two years!


    That ¡¯s right, Li Mu passed through. He is now called Franz Josef, the old emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in history, the hero of Princess Sissi ¡¯s love story.


    The grandson of the Holy Roman Emperor Franz II, the eldest son of Archduke Franz Carr, and his mother was the daughter of Bavarian King Maximilian I-Princess Sophie Friedrich.


    (Frantz-Joseph I, the founder of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the last emperor of the Hapsburg Dynasty, was born on August 18, 1830, ascended the throne on December 2, 1848, and died on November 21, 1916. )


    God seemed to have a joke with Franz. In his early years, he lived a fairy-tale life. He had an unusually beautiful queen and lovely children, and he controlled a powerful empire.


    In his early years, Franz deserved the title of emperor, and he made his people, his country, his nation, and his beloved women safe and proud because of him.


    It''s a pity that if Nan Ke had a dream, in his old age, he would go down sharply.


    His brother was executed in Mexico, his wife was stabbed to death by an Italian anarchist in Geneva, and his son committed suicide at a young age.


    The chosen heir was again stabbed to death by the Serbian mafia, and his retaliatory war to this end left tens of millions of people in the blood, and the empire for which he had fought for a lifetime collapsed in the war.


    Franz''s uncle, Ferdinand I, currently emperor of Austria, could not have children due to birth defects, and Franz had been cultivated as an heir to the empire.


    As the heir of the empire, his childhood''s happy life was farewell to him. The aristocratic happy life, let alone let alone, has nothing to do with Franz.


    Study, study, or study. From the moment he was born, Franz received the most rigorous training.


    I fell asleep on the icy camp bed and woke up at four o''clock every morning. After washing with cold water, I started an early prayer of a devout Catholic before a prayer table near the bed, and then started studying for up to twelve hours.


    Neither the winter nor the summer months have changed.


    Immediately after crossing, ice and snow covered Vienna. For the first time taking a cold shower in the cold winter, Li Mu thought that he was about to die. He did not expect his body to be surprisingly good, but he did not even have a cold.


    More than 700 days and nights are enough to change a lot of things. Now Li Mu is Franz. He doesn''t know that his willpower is so strong that everyone is forced out.


    In the past two years, Li Mu, no, it''s Franz now. He retained most of the habits of the original owner.


    Many times he was wondering if the memories of previous lives were dreaming.


    Taking a closer look at historical developments, Franz reluctantly found that this world is exactly the same as the world experienced by previous lives, and even the owed potatoes in the German region have not changed.


    As a history enthusiast, he did not study Austrian history in the past. He clearly knew that the blossoming Austrian empire was actually a strong foreigner, and only a small push would cause it to collapse.


    On the surface, the current Austrian empire is still in the midst of the day. As the leader of the Vienna Conference and the maker of the European order after the Anti-French War, this time is playing the role of a European gendarmerie.


    No one knows that the boss''s empire will collapse in the Great Revolution two years later. If the powers did not need him, the Austrian Empire would become history in 1849.


    Even if it barely survived, the Austrian Empire turned from prosperity to decline.


    Because of the diplomatic failure, it led to a series of military failures. First, the Austrian-French war failed, and then the Puo-Austrian war failed. Even the Italians bit a piece of meat from Austria.


    A series of failures defeated the authority of the central government and were finally forced to make a compromise, changing from the Austrian Empire to the dual Austrian-Hungarian Empire.


    The establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in history was full of accidents, and Franz did not dare to bet he could do better than the original owner. Saving the Austrian Empire now is his medium-term goal.


    Of course, he can also choose to escape, give up the right to inherit the throne, become an ordinary person, and find a safe place to be a happy capitalist.


    It is a pity that Franz''s ambitions have bred for two years of aristocratic career.


    Life is short and hurried for decades. Since crossing once, you can stand at the pinnacle of the world and be a tide of the times, why should you shrink back?


    It was late, and Franz continued to improve his own national salvation plan. It is not known how many times it has been modified.


    ...


    "Master, it''s time to go to class!" The maid reminded softly.


    The maid''s voice woke Franz out of her sleep.


    "I see!" Franz said helplessly


    Now he is a good student, politics, history, philosophy, language, religion ... dozens of homework, that is all pass ~ average pass.


    That''s right, just add the scores of all subjects together, and he just barely passes the average. If they fail, they will be rounded up.


    This is definitely a good student. Compared to two younger brothers studying together, Franz is also a top student.


    Of course, this is the result of different standards. His mother, Mrs. Sophie, required him to be the best, but the standards of the two younger brothers were just a matter of making up.


    According to Franz, this education is essentially a failure. Too much course content requires rote learning, leaving no time for thinking at all.


    There was no way. At this time, the Habsburg family had a misfortune. Both father and uncle were the masters who were in arrears in innate IQ. The inheritance education of the family appeared to be interrupted.


    These classes were arranged by mother Sophie. She is a faithful Catholic. She believes that as the heir of the emperor must be strong, any emotional expression is catastrophic, and Franz''s requirements are extremely strict.


    In addition to learning his mother tongue, Franz can write in French at the age of 8, and learn Magyar, Czech, and Italian at the age of 11, and began to learn Latin and Greek at the age of 13 ...


    It is a pity that he failed to inherit the genes of the original master Xueba. After finishing the old book left by the original owner, Franz''s schoolwork deteriorated.


    In history, Franz, who is proficient in eight languages ??and can speak almost all the national languages ??of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, has gone, and now there is only one academic **** that works hard for passing the exam-Franz.


    ...


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 Chapter 2： Fight for

    "Frantz, what''s going on with you lately, why is your homework so much?"


    Before Franz spoke, the mother''s Bavarian Princess Sophie had begun to erupt.


    This is the sequelae. With the passage of time, Franz''s good children have begun to collapse, and the decline in performance is one of them.


    "Sorry, respect Mrs. Sophie. The courses you have arranged for me are more than I can afford. With so many European nobles, who has such a heavy academic load?" Franz questioned


    "Franz, are you accusing me of abusing you?" Madame Sophie said grimly.


    "Dear Mrs. Sophie, I don''t mean to blame you, but you also know how heavy my classes are.


    Human energy is limited. With so many assignments, my study time is simply not enough. I still have to participate in military training. The decline in performance is inevitable!


    The best way is to cut some unnecessary courses so that my grades can get better! "Franks said with a smile on his face.


    "Really, Franz, do you think you have grown up and you have hard wings, can you not listen to your mother?" Princess Sophie sneered.


    Franz knew it was bad, and it looked like he still underestimated a mother''s desire to control.


    Often as long as she thinks that she is good for her children, she will persist in desperation. At this time, it is not easy to persuade her.


    However, he could not counsel now, and it would be even more difficult to command afterwards.


    Franz said solemnly: "Dear Mrs. Sophie, as heir to the Austrian Empire, what I need to learn is different from ordinary people.


    What you are training now is an emperor emperor, not a knowledgeable scholar. So many complicated courses are useful to govern this country?


    If you think I''m lazy, then you can try it out for yourself. I now have 28 lessons, two hours a day, and are receiving military training! "


    Princess Sophie is in deep thought. This is a difference in European education. It is very common to confront parents. As long as it makes sense, parents usually accept it.


    Although this era is not very enlightened, the mainstream education model is still training obedient workers, which is needed by the ruling class, but Franz is the crown prince, but no one dares to demand imprisonment.


    European aristocrats can flourish, and in fact they are inseparable from their education. Don''t look at them, they are usually very conservative in politics. That is the need for benefits. European children have always been very advanced in the education of their children.


    After a few moments, Mrs. Sophie accepted Franz''s statement, but the doubts in his heart were not dispelled, and asked, "What are you going to do?"


    Franz solemnly said: "Dear Mrs. Sophie, I am 16 years old and no longer a child. I know exactly what I am doing now and what I need to do!


    The theoretical knowledge is not equal to the real society. I have lived in the royal palace since I was a child. What I see and understand is what you think I should see.


    But there are too many questions and loopholes in it. You should know that my teachers are often dumb.


    I do n¡¯t know what the world looks like or what the Austrian Empire looks like now.


    If you do n¡¯t go out and learn about the real situation in this country, I will only be able to learn from my uncle and be a puppet emperor with peace of mind! "


    Princess Sophie''s face changed greatly, and Franz was silently accusing it. In the end, she was still from the royal family. She quickly suppressed the anger and said:


    "Frantz, don''t forget that you are only 16 years old. If you want to learn about this country, you have time. Now what you need most is learning!"


    Franz shook his head and said cautiously, "No, my mother! I don''t have that much time. When you think I can understand this country, I can no longer see the real situation in this country.


    The bureaucrats have a way to only show me what they need to show me, but the real social situation is not what I can understand! "


    "Franz, you are too suspicious. The world is not so bad. To understand the world, you can read the newspaper!" Princess Sophie said pale.


    "Mother don''t forget, suspicious is the most basic quality of a qualified monarch! As for newspapers, Austria''s book inspection system, aren''t you clear?" Franz asked rhetorically.


    Read the newspaper to understand the world? Franz remembered for a moment that the head of Yuan was pitted by the newspaper, and finally lost his reputation.


    Will this happen in Austria? Franz is still afraid to draw conclusions, but as long as the interest groups need it, printing a newspaper is not a big deal.


    The two of them stared at each other, who refused to admit defeat and stalemate.


    After continuing for a while, Franz took the initiative to relax the atmosphere.


    "Dear Mrs. Sophie, have you noticed that agriculture in Germany is under-collected today?"


    "Know a little, but what does this have to do with you?" Madam Sophie asked in confusion.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Now it has nothing to do with it, but it will have something to do with me in the future! The lack of food in the German region means that the living standards of the local people will decline. People''s Revolution!


    Although these civilian uprisings will soon be suppressed, and even news will not reach Vienna, the contradictions between the people at the bottom and the government are intensifying.


    There will be no problems in the short term, but over time, the affected people will have to enter the city to discuss their lives, and the bourgeoisie will have cheaper labor.


    Austria will become even more prosperous, but contradictions will continue to increase, and one day it will be detonated. Think of the French Revolution! "


    "Franz, you are alarmist!" Said Mrs. Sophie pale.


    Franz solemnly said: "No, I don''t! Dear Mrs. Sophie, I have studied the French Revolution.


    A drought in France in 1788 caused a decline in French food production and made life difficult for ordinary people. The contradictions between the domestic bourgeoisie and the aristocracy have intensified, just like the reformers and conservatives in our country.


    In the end, the government representing the interests of the nobles ignited Mars by raising taxes on the bourgeoisie. The French Revolution broke out and killed the Bourbon dynasty! "


    "You mean there will be a revolution in Austria? Franz, do you think I will believe it?" Madame Sophie said angrily


    Franz shook his head and said, "Dear Mrs. Sophie, this is just my initial judgment. Whether there will be a revolution in Austria. I have too little information in my hand, and I need to know more information before I can judge.


    I think this subject is more important than that of a lot of homework. As the empire''s crown prince, I need to understand the real situation of this ancient empire! "


    ...


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 Chapter 3： Legendary-Grand Duke Carl

    After exhausting his lips, Franz reluctantly persuaded his mother and gained the right to arrange time freely, but the class still had to be attended, but there were a lot of cuts.


    For example, Franz believes that religious, language, and art lessons have been compressed. If it was not for Sophie''s insistence, he would even cut down on politics.


    The main content is still a hundred years ago, for example: the aristocracy is supreme, the chivalry spirit is sacred ...


    Franz was most interested in the emperor academy, only a cut-out version remained, and the conspiracy and scheming could not be seen anymore, leaving the power of the king.


    For example, when the emperor tiger''s body shook, he worshipped and bowed his head.


    ...


    This is training the emperor, not the people?


    If an emperor was cultivated according to this standard, another person would be added to the guillotine due to the complex situation in Austria.


    It is now 1846. If nothing else, Franz will inherit this ancient empire two years later, and there is not much time left for him now.


    Join politics early?


    This is obviously impossible. Anything that changes the overall situation of history will bring uncertainty to the future. Franz will not take risks until he succeeds.


    Of course, he doesn''t want to participate, how much can a 16-year-old little fart have a political say?


    Even Franz, the crown prince, cannot change his age.


    However, this does not prevent him from doing things. In many cases, it is far better to push hands behind the scenes than to charge directly in front of them.


    For example, Franz is going to visit a big man now, the Austrian legend-Grand Duke Carl.


    As the most legendary general in the anti-French war, he defeated the French army many times. He was promoted to marshal for his achievements at the age of 25. It is also the only general in the alliance that Napoleon was afraid of.


    Otherwise, the Vienna government''s incompetence would destroy a good hand. Perhaps the anti-French war would not have to wait for the Russians to rescue the battlefield, and it would have ended in advance, and Austria would not have to lose the Netherlands.


    Such a marshal dedicated to the emperor''s incompetence, of course, will not have any good results, especially Grand Duke Carl or the royal family.


    Fortunately, this is the European continent. The Emperor Franz I was also the grandfather of the protagonist, and he was not a cruel master. Only the marshal of the victorious hero could have been active until now.


    A strong man in the military is not the same as a strong man in politics. After using him to reform the Austrian army, his political opponents played a little trick and made him resign and go home.


    From then on, Grand Duke Karl returned home to study military theory, and authored military books such as "On the Tactics of Generals", "On the Principles of German War in 1796" and "History of German and Swiss War in 1799".


    This was how a generation of military strategists developed. Grand Duke Karl believed that military science consists of two parts: strategic and tactical.


    Strategy is the science of the highest commander, and the task is to formulate a war plan and determine military operations. Tactics are the art of commanders at all levels, subordinate to the war.


    Both strategy and tactics consist of certain rules or principles. The important principle of military science is: to correctly calculate the available weapons and weapons that can achieve the intended purpose, the force must be adapted to the purpose.


    Regardless of the strength of the army, it can only produce the maximum effect if it is used in a timely manner at the moment of decision.


    Therefore, judging the timing correctly and concentrating forces at the time when the effect is the most effective is the most effective way to win.


    Another important point: forming an overwhelming advantage over the enemy in a decisive place. The strength not only refers to the number of troops, but also includes the morale, commanding ability, and terrain conditions of the army.


    At the same time, the types of operations are also divided into offense and defense, and the offense is considered to be more advantageous, and it is pointed out that defensive operations are only meaningful when they are scheduled to switch to offense.


    He also clearly put forward the concept of the reserve team, clearly pointing out that whether it is offensive or defensive, the reserve team must always be left to prevent unexpected situations on the battlefield.


    Grand Duke Carl believes that the commander is important to the fate of the country and the lives of millions of people, but the commander is not born, but is created by knowledge and experience.


    The true commander must deeply understand the essence of war, study the laws of war, and learn and use the experience of himself and others in practice in order to use various military principles freely.


    Such a talented military strategist would not be able to take advantage of it, and he would be sorry for the reputation of the traverser.


    Military reform is not only correct. The conservative forces in the military are often stronger than ordinary people think. Franz knows this very well.


    Any reform must violate the interest groups, and a rebound is naturally indispensable. Such a pot, Franz said that he could not carry it.


    For example, if Franz proposes the reform of the staffing system, it is estimated that everyone will laugh at it, and some people even point out that the bear child is going to play.


    It would be different if he changed this Archduke Carl, regardless of whether everyone agrees or not, we must sit down and think about it.


    "Her Grand Duke wait a moment, the master will come out soon!"


    The steward said politely, there was still a bit of stubbornness in his tone, and Franz was not an ordinary archduke. Is it really good to keep him cold?


    But for Grand Duke Carl, these are all clouds. When it comes to seniority in the royal family, he is a grandfather of Franz.


    Aside from this, Franz had to give him a face because of his influence in the Imperial Army, because today Franz came to visit on the pretext of studying military.


    "It doesn''t matter, I''ll wait here, by the way, make me a pot of tea, I don''t want to drink coffee recently!" Franz said with a smile.


    He is not angry at all, anyway, this old man is going to pick up a boxed lunch next year, there is no need to care about a dead person.


    Time passed quickly, more than an hour passed, and Franz was still drinking tea there, looking at the newspaper, without a look of impatience.


    "Little Franz hasn''t seen you in a long time, you''ve grown so tall!"


    A hearty voice sounded, and Franz knew that it was Grand Duke Carl, and no one dared to talk to him like that.


    "Dear Marshal, can you remove that little character when you call me, I''m 16 years old!" Franz said helplessly


    "Really? My little Franz has grown up. What''s the matter of coming to me today?" Grand Duke Carl asked with interest.


    Franz didn''t care about the details of Grandpa Carl''s speech, so Franz Jr. was younger. Who called Grandpa Carl the brother of Grandpa Franz?


    "Hello Marshal, I have read your military writings, and I have come to know how to ask for advice!"


    "Say, what do you not understand, need me to explain it to you?" Archduke Carl laughed and laughed.


    "It''s your concept of commander in chief. I found that the Imperial Army did not do enough in this regard and did not actually solve this problem!" Franz said.


    ...


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 Chapter 4： Austrian stars

    Leaving from the residence of Grand Duke Carl, Franz had a smile on his face. Obviously, the two had a good talk just now, and he became a new student of Grand Duke Carl.


    Archduke Karl intended to continue deepening the reforms of the Austrian army. Unfortunately, he lacked a strong supporter in the central government, and the appearance of Franz solved this problem.


    As the future successor to this empire, Franz recognized his military philosophy and supported his reforms.


    The current Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I was mentally ill and could not handle government affairs at all. Once the Crown Prince Franz was an adult, he could regent.


    This time will not be too big, too many people are dissatisfied with Prime Minister Menier, including Archduke Carl, want him to get away.


    At this time, Franz appeared exactly. There is no better option than supporting the Crown Prince Regent. As long as the Franz with military support is not too stupid, he can take power in advance.


    In the conversation, Franz also mixed some private goods into it, such as the Prussian staff system, military training in the new era, tactical command, and so on.


    Many refreshing proposals made Duke Carl very interested. It is still unknown how many will be added to the new military idea.


    In the end, Franz also proposed that Grand Duke Karl formulate a military reform plan for the Austrian army.


    Franz would not admit that the uniform on his body added points to himself, otherwise the conversation would not be so smooth.


    Was Archduke Carl really shocked by his proposal, and then bowed down to the spirit of his tyrants, and did his utmost to support him?


    Stop dreaming, this is impossible!


    The reason why the two sides talked about each other was mainly because their ideas were similar. Franz was also the heir of the empire, and he was mostly a soldier himself.


    Archduke Carl intentionally guided his military cognition, and Franz also cooperated very much, creating an illusion. Franz was now one of his admirers.


    In order that his ideas could be better implemented, Grand Duke Carl did not mind accepting another future emperor as a student, and the two parties formed an alliance in political interests.


    Perhaps the younger Grand Duke Carl was still failing in politics, and now he was an old fox at this time, and Franz''s intention had already guessed most of it.


    According to Grand Duke Carl, Franz was nothing more than for his influence in the army. As a price, Franz must support his military reforms in the future.


    Franz''s practice of bringing private goods into it seemed to him to be a child who wanted to attract his attention for the sake of face. These military ideas did not yet know which gunman had worked it out.


    If you can use it, don''t even use it. Anyway, these are side effects and will not affect the political cooperation between the two.


    The European Succession Act is very complete, and a heir like Franz and a military strongman like him can join forces politically, which is not a big deal.


    Even Franz has a good relationship with the current Prime Minister Metternich. In history, both sides are still good teachers and friends. No one feels the same?


    Franz was originally the second heir and still became the crown prince. That was because the father in front of him was Franz Carr, who had a problem in his mind. After going through the lesson of his uncle Ferdinand I, no one dared to get another emperor with mental retardation.


    The Austrian empire is also face-saving. His father has repeatedly stated in public that he has renounced the right to inherit the throne. He did n¡¯t know whether he intended it or not, anyway.


    Now Franz is in the righteous gang, right? This is just a learning need. How can Austrian heirs not learn military?


    In the following days, Franz ran to the Grand Duke Carl''s day after a shortfall of five, and his name was to study military affairs.


    In the 19th century, Austria was still a world of nobles, where Franz came into contact with many important members of the army, such as Josip Jelacic, Wendy Schgrez, Radsky.


    (Remarks: The three patriarchs who saved the Austrian Empire, Radsky suppressed the Italian Revolution; Wendy Schgrez suppressed the Prague Uprising; Josip Jelacic suppressed the Hungarian Revolution)


    If you want to save these people, Franz can''t do it. At least everyone is familiar, and maybe some time in the future will work.


    All this is what everyone likes to see and be friends with future emperors, and no one can refuse.


    This is also the established strategy of Franz. He actively moves closer to the army. Only with the support of the army can he calm down the rebellion in the shortest time in the future.


    "Franz, there is a military meeting tomorrow. Are you interested in participating?" Albrecht Friedrich Rudolph asked.


    (Note: the eldest son of Archduke Karl, the last famous Austrian empire, has won the title of Field Marshal of Austria, Germany and Russia)


    "Albrecht, forget it, your meeting is too boring, I don''t want to listen to a bunch of old folks!" Franz said indifferently.


    He was very interested in participating in such a military meeting at first, but he was disappointed after a few visits.


    There are a lot of aristocrats in the Austrian army. These are talented people, but more of them are mixed up.


    If he spends his days in the army, he can become a general in ten years, or even report to the army.


    In addition to the marshal''s gold content, the Austrian empire has already left all over the country. With so many mixed days, the so-called military conference is not so formal.


    The real problems will not be discussed at such meetings at all. If there is no custom, such meetings will not be held at all.


    "Well, since you''re not interested, let me go!" Albrecht said indifferently.


    Franz smiled slightly. He didn''t dare to underestimate Albrecht. In history, he was the protagonist of the March Revolution, and he directly brought Ferdinand I out of office.


    How is this possible without insider trading? You should know that as the person directly responsible for the March Revolution, he was exiled from Vienna, and soon returned to the center of power.


    Franz doesn''t mind continuing this trade. After all, he is the ultimate beneficiary. If his uncle did not abdicate early, he would not know when he would succeed.


    The home of the Austrian Empire is still very thick, and if it is not for the problems of the Vienna government, it will not quickly fall.


    At this time, the Austrian Empire was also called the five largest European powers with Britain, France, Russia, and the West, and the Prussians had not yet erupted but were only quasi-powers.


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 Chapter 5： Property autonomy

    It is also very expensive to go out and communicate, the aristocratic life in Austria is very corrupt, and Franz has not yet achieved freedom of property.


    Now, Franz''s income is very limited, mainly from the parents'' money, precisely from the mother''s pocket money.


    Because of his father''s disregard, the financial power of the family fell into the hands of Mrs. Sophie, and Franz had not yet acquired the property in his own name.


    Of course, it is easy to get money in his capacity, but Franz loves feathers, and he won''t be able to do it by hand.


    The current European environment is also unsuitable for investment and industry. It will be more than a year before the February Revolution in France is about to erupt and spread to the entire European continent. All countries except Russia will be plagued by the revolution.


    In history, Vienna fell into the hands of the rebels. If he was unlucky and the factory was burned by the rebels, where would he cry?


    There are many businesses with huge profits, such as arms, drugs, counterfeit banknotes, and lotteries. Franz thinks that it is more suitable for him to mine and salvage the sunken treasures.


    After calculating it, Franz had to give up these attractive money-making schemes for a very simple reason. He was the heir to the Austrian Empire, not an ordinary capitalist.


    Conservatives don''t want to see a capitalist emperor, the Vienna Revolution is about to erupt, and Franz can''t do without the support of conservatives.


    "Franz, are you studying again? Young people should be more active. You are too boring. Why not go hunting with me?"


    It is his current father, Grand Prince Franz Carr, a very unstable man. The biggest hobby seems to be hunting, and the second hobby is hunting with a few sons.


    As a member of the Regent''s Committee, Grand Prix Franzcar is the one who has the least sense of existence, because of his inherently flawed relationship, his intelligence is very low, and it is too difficult for him to participate in politics.


    If it wasn''t for his status, the Austrian Regent Commission would not let him in.


    "Father, you can go by yourself. I will visit Archduke Louis today. I have no time to hunt!" Franz quickly refused.


    This is a sequelae of being too young. Although Franz is very mature, in the eyes of many people, he is still just a child.


    When Franz Carr was normal, he was still a good father and cared for him, but Franz couldn''t bear it.


    ...


    "Mother, you know, my expenses have been a bit big lately ..."


    Waiting for Franz to finish, Mrs. Sophie said, "So you want to get back your property, right?"


    As a Grand Duke of Austria, how could there be no property?


    Since both his father and uncle had some arrears in his mind, as the eldest son in the third generation of the royal family, after confirming that his brain was normal, his grandfather was very happy to enclose him as the grandfather.


    However, the title of the Grand Duke Franz is still a bit vacant, and the land closure does not seem to be under Austria''s control, so the gain of the land closure is beyond hope.


    There are still many such short-headed Habsburg families, such as the King of Jerusalem. If one day Austria can recapture Jerusalem, it will be worthy of the name.


    There is a good grandpa who is different. Although the title is only honorable, but as the most beloved elder grandson, he has inherited a lot of inheritance.


    According to Franz, there are five estates, two mines, several small workshops, and tens of thousands of Rheinland cash.


    (A Rhine Shield gold coin weighs 8 grams, the gold content depends on the minter''s discipline, there is no uniform standard)


    In this era, it is also a huge sum. To support Franz''s personal expenses, there is no problem at all.


    "Yes, mother! You know I''ve grown up and I can freely control my property!" Franz simply answered


    European cultural traditions are different from those in the East. The property of parents and children is clearly divided.


    Who would dare to mention this in the Eastern society and keep a meal of fried bamboo shoots, but in the West, Franz''s request is completely normal.


    Parents as guardians can''t continue to control their property after their children reach adulthood, including the benefits and expenses of these estates, Franz can go to check.


    "Well, this is your right! But considering your age, I will not give up my mother''s right to supervise in the coming year. Your large expenses must be reported to me!" Madam Sophie said for a moment


    "No problem!" Franz said without hesitation.


    These are minor issues. As long as you can get back the right to manage the property in hand, the report will be prepared. Anyway, your own money can be spent at will.


    "Well, then Franz will bring your financial staff to settle with me. After deducting your expenses over the years and my management fees for your industry, I will hand over all the remaining property to you!" Su Mrs. Fei said calmly


    The mother and the child must also settle accounts, so as to avoid hurting the feelings of both parties due to the relationship between the money. In this regard, Mrs. Sufi was well prepared.


    "Mother, I don''t need to settle the bill, I believe you are human!" Franz said flatteringly


    For Franz, money is a small problem. As long as he spends it now, he can get enough money in the future. There is no need to tangle these.


    Of course, this is only for the mother. With his knowledge of Mrs. Sophie, Franz doesn''t think she will pit her son''s money.


    "Frantz, this is your right. If you give up, don''t regret it in the future, I will only settle with you once!" Mrs. Sophie said seriously


    "Of course, mother, I know exactly what I''m doing!" Franz replied without hesitation.


    ...


    At the end of 1846, Franz successfully completed the transfer of property. Several workshops of that year no longer existed. The industrial era came, and the workshop-style production was already behind the times.


    However, the manor and mine are still there, and the current benefits are not bad. It can create a net income of nearly 10,000 Rhein each year.


    With high income and high expenses, Franz took a look at the ledger, and his expenses were higher than expected. Besides that, the dozen or so private teachers were not a small expense.


    And servants, maids, guards, tailors, coachmen ...


    All these expenses are borne by Franz himself. The issue of maintenance obligations, after all, is not good. It is not necessary to grow old if you have money.


    In short, he has not saved much money over the years, and all his cash adds up to just over 60,000 Rheinland Shields, which also includes the cash in the legacy.


    Sure enough, it was aristocratic style, so much cash was saved, but he didn''t invest to make money, and Franz was too lazy to talk.


    This is the status quo of the Austrian aristocracy. They have not completed the transition from the big aristocracy to the big bourgeoisie. Everyone tends to be conservative in investment.


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 Chapter 6： Daily operations-digging

    Since Vienna became the capital of the Habsburgs in the 13th century, Vienna has quickly become the political, economic, and cultural center of continental Europe and one of the most prosperous cities in the world.


    Now is no exception. After the end of the anti-French war, Austria has once again determined its status as a great power, and it is not only Russia that has the title of European gendarmerie.


    After the formation of the Holy Alliance in Austria in 1815, it became a representative of the restoration forces and a vanguard against capitalism, also playing the role of a European gendarmerie.


    Unfortunately, behind this glory is the continuous decline of Austria. When the revolution broke out in 1848, the European hegemony of the Austrian Empire ended.


    Walking on the bustling main street, Franz''s mood was heavy, and he accidentally remembered Du Fu''s sentence: "Zhumen''s wine smells bad, the road has frozen bones!"


    From the bustling streets of Vienna, from time to time, people in rags rush past, and they can see that their bodies are still shaking.


    Occasionally, beggars accidentally enter, and police will soon come to drive them away or take them away.


    This is still the busiest street. If you go to the slums, you don''t know what it looks like.


    The little girl selling matches is not a fairy tale. Along the way, Franz saw too many children selling cigarettes, newspapers, matches ...


    Franz didn''t accuse the capitalists of abusing child labor. It is very good to have such a job to support themselves in this era.


    For more than a month, Franz traveled through the main urban districts of Vienna and saw the real scene of the empire of the day.


    Perhaps in the Vienna Revolution one year later, what the people really need is not constitutional government or freedom, but bread that can be wrapped in belly and clothing that can protect against the cold.


    Public opinion fell into the hands of the bourgeoisie and aristocracy. The so-called revolution actually became a tool for them to fight for power, while ordinary people became victims in the struggle for rights.


    Franz still remembers an article from later generations, writing about Polish nationalists who tried to persuade the peasant uprising in a village, claiming that as long as the Austrians were expelled, they would live happily ever after.


    The farmers answered:


    No, dear sir, things won''t be like that. You just want to get rid of the most benevolent ruler in this land (referring to the Emperor Habsburg), and then make this country to destruction.


    My grandfather once told me that while the Polish Federation still existed, lords could beat farmers arbitrarily, and farmers had no choice ....


    If you drive the emperor out of this land, then each of you will want to taste the solitude, and you will turn us into slaves as before!


    ...


    In history, the uprising in Vienna failed, and the patriotic bourgeoisie was severely damaged, but the lives of the people have actually improved.


    I have to say that this is a satire, and those who shouted the slogan of the exploiting class were actually a group of capitalists. As the emperor who was the object of the revolution, they finally carried out the revolutionary work.


    With this in mind, Franz already knew what to do. Uniting the majority against a handful is always politically correct.


    In Franz''s view, before the completion of compulsory education, any constitutional reform is very nonsense, a reform that exceeds the people''s ability to accept, and in the end it can only hurt others.


    "Raul, go to the Prime Minister''s House!" Franz said quietly.


    A translator who can''t get things done, must not be a real translator, this is Franz''s motto. He has changed his mind and is going to do something.


    An hour later, Franz appeared in the Prime Minister''s House, because without an appointment, Prime Minister Metternich was not at home.


    Franz was not surprised that the work of the Prime Minister has always been very busy, especially for power ministers like Metternich.


    Europe is not the same as the East. Even a power minister like Metternich has limited rights. His **** of Austrian politics depends on the king''s support.


    "Prince, please take a break. We have sent someone to inform the Prime Minister!" The housekeeper said exquisitely.


    The meaning is very obvious. I have sent someone to inform the Prime Minister. As for when the Prime Minister will return, I do n¡¯t know about it. Do n¡¯t let our little ones breathe for the problems between the big men.


    Franz smiled slightly. He did not have the habit of being aggressive. The relationship between the original owner and the Prime Minister of Metternich was good, and this relationship was maintained after crossing.


    In Franz''s cognition, ministers have been used to pit since ancient times. The Austrian empire wants to reform and also needs to be a pot knight. The already notorious Prime Minister Metternich is the best choice.


    He doesn''t overwhelm his debts, and presumably he doesn''t mind carrying more hacks for Austria.


    It wasn''t until the evening that Metternich rushed back. Franz was not angry. Anyway, he should eat and drink, and no one dared to neglect him.


    "Sorry to keep you waiting! Franz Jr., what''s the matter with me today?" Metternich said kindly


    That''s right, Franz is a junior in his eyes, and Metternich is also an old minister. He has been the Prime Minister since his grandfather''s time.


    "Dear Mr. Metternich, please remove that little print. I am 16 years old!"


    Franz did not answer the question first, but expressed a little dissatisfaction in his heart.


    "Well, dear Franz Franz, what are you doing today?" Metternich asked with a smile.


    "Mr. Metternich, I''m here for reforms!" Franz said immediately.


    "Reform? Why are you interested in this, Franz, or do you say something to you?" Metternich asked in amazement.


    "No one said anything. I have been on a field trip to Vienna for more than a month. I have some questions in my heart and want to ask you!" Franz replied calmly.


    "Oh, what are you talking about?" Metternich asked, pretending to be interested.


    "Mr. Metternich, the call for constitutional reform outside the world is very high, but the workers I have seen are indifferent and are running around for three meals a day. Is it more important for them to work than dignity? Franz asked, pretending not to know


    "No, Franz! They are working for survival. If they don''t work one day, they may be hungry. Nothing matters in front of survival!" Metternich said firmly.


    "Oh, so, why don''t we reform to them? At least let them have enough bread first!" Franz pretended to be naive


    "Franz, things are not that simple. Capitalists will not promise to improve the treatment of workers!" Metternich shook his head and said


    "Really, that''s too bad!" Franz sighed pretendingly.


    ...


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 Chapter 7： Layout public opinion

    While the order is running out, Franz doesn''t go any further.


    The capitalists are not easy to mess with, even if they have not yet dominated the government, their strength still cannot be underestimated.


    Standing in Franz''s position, it is OK to ask questions, asking him to charge for the interests of the working class, and resist the bourgeoisie!


    For this great and arduous task, Franz has decided to give it to the noble class conservatives, and Prime Minister Metternich is one of the candidates.


    Perhaps one day, the capitalists are asking for the right to vote, to implement constitutional government, and to liberate serfs; the aristocratic masters are calling for a labor protection law to protect the rights of the working class.


    However, after the slogans have been called out by the two groups, the Austrian people may be dumbfounded.


    This is also determined by the actual situation in Austria. The aristocracy still stays in the feudal class. It is a natural conflict of interest with the capitalists. The two sides have not yet had time to merge.


    If by the beginning of the 20th century, nobles and capitalists formed interest groups, it would really be that there was no other way to get it done by political means except to overthrow reconstruction.


    In addition to fanning the flames in front of Metternich, Franz had other preparations. He didn''t think he could move the old fox.


    Don''t look at their relationship very well, but in politics, everyone never sees friendship.


    While chatting, Franz was also qualified to start a newspaper. Prior to the March 1848 revolution, the Austrian Empire implemented a book inspection system.


    As of March 1848, there were 79 newspapers in Austria. This is a newspaper, not a newspaper!


    Considering that a newspaper can publish several newspapers at the same time, the number of newspapers will only be smaller.


    Looking at this set of data, we know how difficult it was to run a newspaper in this era.


    However, this is not a problem for Franz. The regulation of books and newspapers is to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas. Anyone may support the Revolutionary Party. He alone, the heir to the throne, cannot support the Revolutionary Party''s own life. .


    Franz is still very morally educated, anxious for the people, and anxious for the people, so his newspaper''s name is "We want bread, we want cheese."


    The definition of this newspaper is exactly the same as the name. For the safety of the newspaper, he decided to put the newspaper in front of the police station.


    This year''s newspaper was also very troublesome. Even Franz can omit the most complicated procedures, but the labor and the site always need to find by themselves.


    The most important thing is the newspaper editors and reporters. These people must have blood, dare to face this cruel society, and don''t be too bloody, even forget who to eat.


    Fortunately, the country''s unfortunate poet was given a job in vicissitudes of life.


    This sentence is still very reasonable. In the middle of the 19th century, a large number of literati and writers also emerged in Austria. Some of these people insisted on creating, and some of them changed their way to play politics.


    In any case, the skill of the pen propaganda is not comparable to the nobility.


    For example, Kossuth, a Hungarian politician from a lawyer''s origin, was a propaganda strongman, which opened the prelude to Hungarian independence in 1847, and once became the head of the Hungarian Republic.


    Of course, he also has the common problem of literati. He is an idealist. The plans made are often divorced from the actual situation, and the uprising is naturally suppressed.


    Franz has no interest in Kossuth, and no matter how strong his propaganda ability is, he cannot hold him back as an extreme nationalist.


    The two sides are naturally antagonistic. Of course, if they want to buy, they may not be successful, but Franz does not have this interest.


    In his concept of employment, the importance of loyalty far exceeds ability, and the minimum employment bottom line must also ensure that it is not the enemy.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz wrote a few names on the piece of paper, and then commanded: "Raul, send someone to check the people on the list. If there is no problem, send them in the name of the newspaper. An invitation! "


    "Yes, Grandpa!" The follower Raul said quickly.


    In this era, it is not easy to recruit people. The university is still an ivory tower. There are no ordinary people in it. The parents with the lowest status are also small capitalists.


    The so-called inspirational stories are used to deceive people, and the high tuition fees are simply not enough to work together.


    The literati and writers in the society are not as downcast as everyone thinks, of course, the exception in the family road.


    If you want to recruit people, you can either hang a billboard in a place with a lot of people or advertise in the newspaper, or more through acquaintances.


    An acquaintance introduced that this was definitely not suitable for Franz. The people he contacted were not so mixed, and Dragons did not live with snakes, and naturally they would not know those ordinary workers.


    However, this is not anxious. It is still easy to recruit ordinary workers. Compared to other industries, working in a newspaper is still a decent job. I am not afraid that no one will come.


    Instead, it takes time to recruit journalists and editors. The people Franz invited are now well-known literati in society.


    It doesn''t matter if they come or not, this just tells them that now there is another newspaper in Austria, and they also have a place to publish articles and earn manuscripts.


    Throughout, he didn''t make a public appearance, although many people will know that he is the boss behind this newspaper.


    If it is not for economic reasons, Franz would not mind running dozens of newspapers at one time, and open fire to fight for the dominance of public opinion.


    Taking into account the problem of return on investment, Franz gave a decisive counsel, mastering a newspaper usually points to the mountains and rivers, if necessary, you can take the rhythm.


    Reforms in Austria have been going on for many years, and the current Prime Minister Clemens Metternich was once a representative of the reformists.


    It is just that he is no longer a man inside or out, and the domestic bourgeoisie has not considered his reform efforts strong enough to satisfy all their interests.


    The noble conservatives also rejected him as the prime minister. As a representative of the noble interest group, he advocated that the liberation of serfs harmed the interests of the noble group.


    Even the Vienna court, in fact, did not catch a cold on his reformist prime minister for a very simple reason. The slogan was shouted for too long, but the reform did not see results.


    Franz is probably the person who can understand him best in this era. In a word, the Austrian Empire is like a moth-eaten house. If you move a part, no one knows how much it will collapse.


    Out of a cautious and responsible attitude, Metternich''s reforms were carried out very carefully, lest the bad ones fail.


    Naturally, this kind of reform that has shrunk and shrunk cannot succeed. How can reform without bloodshed succeed?


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 Chapter 8： Edward von Bowenfield

    "You want to run a newspaper, have you ever thought about how to make a profit?" Mrs. Sophie asked with concern.


    profit?


    It is impossible to make a profit, at least in the short term!


    Newspapers are not so easy to open. It is even more unlikely that newspaper sales will rise in one day. Without sales, there will naturally be no advertising revenue.


    Under normal circumstances, in the previous few months, the newspaper was a pure loss, then gradually increased sales, then received some advertisements, and gradually realized profits.


    At this time, the people of Vienna were not rich, the number of middle class was quite small, and the sales of newspapers were naturally very low.


    "I am going to publish a novel first, train a stable reader, and occasionally insert a little news of public interest to attract everyone''s attention.


    The problem of profit is not anxious. After the newspaper has sold more than 20,000 copies, consider this issue, which is more in line with the actual situation! Franz said with confidence.


    "Twenty thousand copies, this is not easy. As far as I know, there are only three newspapers with more than 20,000 local sales in Vienna, unless it is for the national market!" Madam Sophie thought for a moment and said


    Apparently, she did her homework, and she didn''t have a word of mouth.


    Franz nodded. He knew that even these three companies would not be able to sell 20,000 newspapers a day in Vienna. Only when the news broke, could they sell 20,000 copies.


    There is no way. In this era, the population of Vienna is less than 500,000, and the number of people who can afford newspapers will not exceed 80,000. Fewer people are willing to pay for the newspapers.


    Franz estimates that the long-term subscription group for newspapers in Vienna is between 20,000 and 30,000, while others buy an occasional newspaper.


    It can be said that the living environment of newspapers in this era is quite harsh. Coupled with the strict newspaper inspection system, this industry is not easy to do.


    Franz''s goal is to increase the sales of newspapers to 10,000 copies within a year, of which 6,000 copies in Vienna are a success.


    Mrs. Sophie thought for a moment and said, "Frantz, now that you''ve considered it, go ahead and do it!


    Here''s a piece of advice for you. Recruit a reliable editor who can make you lose a little.


    It''s best not to get involved in politics blindly, it will save you a lot of trouble! "


    "Thank you, you can see the name of my newspaper. This is just a newspaper calling for the people, but I don''t have to worry about how to do it!" Franz said with a smile.


    He is unwilling to be used as a gunman and politics can participate, but between capitalists and nobles, he must not stand blindly.


    As the heir of the empire, Franz''s attitude will affect the position of many people, which is related to his own character.


    Franz''s position for himself is: a benevolent monarch who cares about the people''s livelihood. In the battle between nobles and capitalists, he must maintain a transcendent position.


    All of these need publicity. How can ordinary people know who he is without publicity?


    ...


    Time passed quickly, and Franz soon selected an editor-in-chief Edward von Bowenfield for the newspaper. In principle, there was only one reason for his fame.


    One of Austria''s best-known writers of this era was an enthusiastic young man in his early years and tended to be conservative in his later years.


    Now that he has reached middle age, his blood is almost burning, but he is not completely exhausted.


    "Mr. Bowenfield, you are welcome to join!" Franz said with a smile


    "Dear Grandpa, glad to serve you!" Edward von Bowenfield replied


    "Mr. Bowenfield, please come here today, mainly for the positioning of the newspaper. Do you have any opinion?" Franz asked.


    "My Excellency, it is the responsibility of every journalist to expose the dark side of society. We must dare to expose it all!" Edward von Bowenfield said with great anticipation.


    Franz knows why such a person is willing to accept his invitation. The feeling is to find a platform where he can scold people.


    Austria is implementing a book inspection system. Without a strong back office, these literati would not be happy if they wanted to curse.


    There is no doubt that the heir of this empire is the best patron. Even if something goes wrong, can he not be the boss to fish?


    Edward von Bowenfield is not too young, he has learned to compromise in the face of reality, and just recently wrote a satirical government "adulthood".


    After he posted it, he was worried because it was issued privately and did not pass the inspection of government agencies. He was arrested to go to jail.


    When he was about to run, he received Franz''s invitation, and he accepted it decisively.


    This year the Austrian secret police also watched people dine. If he worked under Franz, these people would not have operated on him as long as he did not go too far.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Mr. Bowenfield, there are so many newspapers exposing the dark side of society, and there is no shortage of us.


    The purpose of starting this newspaper can be seen from the name of the newspaper. Our purpose is to make a voice for the lowest level of society.


    I hope that with our efforts, we will change the living conditions of the people at the bottom of the country. They need bread and cheese. This is the most basic human life needs and should be guaranteed! "


    Every newspaper has a tall idea. At this time, Austria did not have such a newspaper to speak for people at the bottom, because this class had no money to buy newspapers.


    "Her Majesty, you have to say that your idea is great, but to achieve this goal, we must change our current political system!" Edward von Bowenfield did not hesitate to start carrying private goods


    Franz said with a smile: "The Austrian system does need to change, but I don''t know how to change it.


    Even if there is a ready-made plan in front of me, the accumulation of my knowledge is not enough to make a correct judgment, so I must remain silent on this issue.


    However, I know that no matter how the system changes, the lives of the people at the bottom need to be changed. This requires the government to enact more laws to protect their interests!


    Mr. Bowenfield, your task is very important. You must let more people in the society understand the lives of the people at the bottom and care about the lives of the people at the bottom!


    If we can promote government legislation to protect their interests, even better! "


    Who is afraid of Huyou? Franz left Edward von Bowenfield speechless. Everyone knew that Austria needed reform, but how could it be reformed?


    Everyone has different interests and needs. Naturally, there are different reform plans. Franz simply sells small things. Don''t expect a 16-year-old child to decide the fate of the country.


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 Chapter 9： Build: People

    Countless previous cases have taught Franz that you don''t need to really stand on the same side as most people, at least you have to make them think that you are standing with them.


    Franz is doing just that. Reform is the mainstream in Austria. He naturally wants to send a signal to the outside world, and he supports reform.


    At this time, the strength of the Austrian conservatives should not be underestimated. The Vienna court is the conservative base camp, and Franz cannot betray his own class.


    At this time, age is the best weapon. In the eyes of reformers, he supports reform. This is enough. No one is extravagant to a 16-year-old boy to lead the reform in Austria.


    Franz did not comment on the specific reforms. In the eyes of conservatives, this is a steady performance. Everyone knows that Austria must reform, but how to reform it is an argument.


    As the empire''s crown prince, Franz''s support for reform is not wrong. If he stupidly throws out his reform plan, it is estimated that he will be handed over.


    In contrast, Franz''s focus on the living conditions of the people at the bottom is nothing. A kind king is good for everyone.


    Before the mystery is revealed, neither the capitalist nor the aristocrat would mind Franz''s reputation in the folks, and no one knows that this is Xiangzhuang Wujian.


    Bowenfield was persuaded by Franz, or was persuaded by reality, and there was nothing wrong with doing things for the young archduke.


    It would be better if he could influence Grand Duke Franz and let him accept his ideas.


    Franz''s plan was naturally clear, but he didn''t take it seriously. Now he just needs to use Bowenfield''s influence to start the newspaper in the shortest time.


    The issue of Austria''s political reform still needn''t worry about them. Franz already has a preliminary plan in mind. Before implementing this plan, the power of the bourgeoisie and aristocracy must be weakened.


    The matter of raising the capitalist status will never occur in his reforms.


    "Capitals know no borders," Franz has heard of.


    Capitalists are always fed. As long as the interests are appropriate, the class can betray in minutes. Franz dare not let them become the backbone of the country.


    Austria''s special national conditions determine that this reform must take into account the interests of the vast majority of the people in order to truly integrate this country, which will require the nobility and the bourgeoisie to make sacrifices.


    That is, in this special period, the conflict between the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie has intensified, and Franz has a chance to succeed.


    The more he knew about the country, the more certain Franz was that the empire was undercurrent.


    In 1846, the German region suffered from food shortages and Austria was affected.


    Theoretically, the Austrian Empire was originally Europe''s main grain exporter, and the Hungarian Great Plains were present. The impact of the reduction in grain production was not significant.


    However, the reality is quite the opposite. For their own benefit, the capitalists have over-hyped the food shortage and raised the price of grain on the market, while at the same time lowering the price of grain purchases in Hungary because the local grain harvest has been abundant.


    By the beginning of 1847, the price of food on the market in Vienna had risen by 54%, and ordinary citizens of Vienna had felt the pressure of survival.


    Behind the control of grain prices by capitalists, there are still a large number of bankruptcies since the peasants, and even some nobles have suffered heavy losses, and Hungary has begun to undercurrent.


    Recently, Franz found that the migrant population in Vienna is increasing. Do not think he also knows that most of these people are bankrupt farmers and have to enter the city in order to survive.


    Some of them may still be serfs in the hands of the aristocracy, but by now, Austria ¡¯s population had already exceeded 30 million, and the aristocracy did not lack serfs, so the control was relaxed.


    Although serfs are also wealth, they also have to eat. For the nobles, as long as they are about the same number, they can guarantee the completion of production tasks. Too many serfs are also a burden.


    The success of the liberation of serfs in European countries is not as simple as that. It is more about the emergence of machinery, so that nobles do not need so many people to cultivate land, such as: harvesters with stored power.


    In the middle and late 19th century, the demand of the nobility for labor force declined, and resistance to the abolition of serfdom was not so strong. Most enlightened nobles hoped to release serfs in exchange for a state compensation.


    Prime Minister Metternich promoted the abolitionist movement in Austria. The reason why he was resisted by the nobility was that the bid was too low. Franz supported the Prime Minister on this issue.


    Austria''s finances are not affluent, and it is unable to pay high compensations, and it is inevitable to reduce the price of compensation.


    However, this problem is not impossible to solve, such as giving preferential treatment to abolitionist slaves in taxation, or sacrificing the interests of capitalists, and the government''s intervention in the market to set a food protection price to protect everyone''s interests.


    As long as the interests are appropriate, no contradiction cannot be resolved. It''s just that these ideas, Franz will not come out now, he is also preparing to exchange interests with Prime Minister Metternich.


    On January 11, 1847, Franz''s drummed newspaper "We Want Bread, We Want Cheese" was formally published.


    He personally co-edited an article "Caring for the People at the Bottom, and Creating a Better Austria" as a pioneering work.


    There is no doubt that this is a complete chicken soup article. The article emphasizes the role of the people at the bottom of the country with a lot of space, and clearly states that only when the basic needs of the people at the bottom are met can the Austrian Empire be better.


    The effect is undoubtedly the first time that chicken soup has appeared, and many people have been confused.


    Nobles and capitalists think that Franz is an emperor with a lot of love, and he cares about the lives of the pariahs, but they are not exclusive.


    A benevolent emperor is always better than a tyrant, so you don''t need to carry your head to work.


    The influence of the people at the bottom level is great. An emperor who cares about their living conditions is completely standard for Renjun!


    The only pity is that the crown prince is too young and has no political say. It would be great if he became emperor.


    ...


    "Pity!"


    Franz sighed secretly, if there were a group of people under the hand to guide the public opinion nationwide, the impact would be even greater.


    It''s not that Franz didn''t send someone to guide the public opinion. The problem is that he didn''t have much manpower and his influence was limited to Vienna. Other places only slowly spread.


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 Chapter 10： The cheapest intelligence organization

    It wasn''t Franz''s intention to show up so early, if he could, he didn''t mind being remotely controlled behind the scenes.


    Unfortunately, this is impossible. As the crown prince of the Austrian Empire, his every move was within the sight of those who are interested.


    Recently, Franz has been in frequent contact with the military. If it was not for his young age, he didn''t have the right to control, and I don''t know how big a storm has already occurred.


    No matter how disturbing the line of sight or public opinion, Franz must stand at the front desk. The difference lies in whether someone was pushed to the front desk or he took the initiative to stand at the front desk.


    Franz didn''t want to make a pawn, he chose to take the initiative at this time. If history did not change, a revolution would break out in Vienna in March 1848, and he would take the throne in December.


    In order not to be hacked by the insurgents and to succeed in the throne of the executioner, Franz had to make a move first.


    Everyone has a preconceived notion. As long as an image of a benevolent monarch is created, any attack or blackout will be futile. At this time, the popularity of the Austrian royal family has not collapsed.


    "How do I let you secretly recruit people, Raul?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Dear Grand Duke, the progress is not very smooth. Too few people can meet your requirements. So far I have only dug two people in the secret police. Their ability has only reached your minimum requirements!" Raul was distressed. Answered


    Franz hesitated for a moment. He didn''t expect that it was so difficult to recruit intelligence personnel. Is his own standard really high?


    He only put forward the most basic requirements: loyalty to the royal family, no political tendencies, a certain degree of wisdom, courage, alertness and patience, but also a keen judgment, and it is best to have a certain professional ability.


    He didn''t even put forward his personal temperament, learned knowledge, keen political sense of smell, and powerful analytical ability.


    "Where is the main requirement not met?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Dagong, there are many people who meet one or several items alone, but when combined, few people can meet your requirements!" Raul thought for a while and said


    Franz was dumbfounded, and it is true to think about it. There were very few professional intelligence personnel in this era, most of them were amateurs.


    It is very difficult to establish an intelligence organization. Even if his imperial crown prince can dig the corner of the government, can these people''s loyalty be guaranteed?


    What if it is a spy sent by someone else?


    No doubt, don''t say that in this era, even the professional intelligence personnel of later generations have owners. Franz wants to establish an intelligence organization, either to cultivate it himself or to dig the corner of the government.


    "What advice do you have, don''t hide it!"


    Franz asked, frowning at the restless Raul.


    "Prince, in fact, you don''t need to form a separate intelligence organization. There is an intelligence organization in the hands of the royal family, but these years ..."


    Half of Raul''s words ended abruptly.


    Franz nodded, and he knew the royal intelligence organization. Under normal circumstances, this organization is responsible only to the emperor.


    The size of this intelligence organization is small, and its scope of business is relatively single, that is, to monitor the situation in the country, as well as several neighbors.


    After his uncle came to power, the organization was almost deserted, and many intelligence personnel were dug into the corner by Prime Minister Metternich.


    How much loyalty the remaining staff has is also a question worth considering.


    When the Emperor was weak, Franz despised these nobles without taking the opportunity to reach out to these departments.


    This also means that the intelligence organization under the Royal Family is actually a sieve that does not know how many forces it has.


    Franz wanted to start a new stove from the beginning, which is why he wanted to build an intelligence organization that was completely loyal to himself.


    It now seems that time is running out, and the Vienna Revolution is about to erupt in one year. When he trains the intelligence personnel, he will not be able to touch the roots.


    "Well, Raul sent someone to check first. There are those big forces infiltrating this organization. Let''s do it secretly. I believe there must be people loyal to the royal family!" Franz said firmly.


    If all the people were bought out, the Habsburgs wouldn''t have to be confused. It can be passed down from the 11th century to the present and has been standing on the pinnacle of Europe. The Habsburg family is definitely not that simple.


    From the situation in Austria, Franz can speculate one or two. Now that uncle Ferdinand I was unable to handle government affairs, power fell to Prime Minister Metternich.


    However, this minister is not ridiculous. Don''t talk about oppressing the royal family. Even many times, his policies are affected by the Vienna court.


    You have to know that the main representative of this generation of the Grand Duke Franz Karl is also congenital, and his political IQ is infinite.


    Franz can easily get military support. The biggest reliance is on his origin, the heir to the Habsburg family, the crown prince of the Austrian Empire.


    Otherwise, no matter how hard he tried, it was useless. Didn''t see that after the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution in history, the Prime Minister Metternich was forced to step down without the support of the military?


    Then the situation is not as bad as imagined. Perhaps the aristocratic forces reached out to the intelligence organization, but this did not mean that they betrayed the royal family. As long as their interests are not involved, this intelligence organization can still be used normally.


    With this in mind, Franz was relieved that there might be conflicts of interest on other issues, but when it came to suppressing the rebellion, the great nobles of Vienna were definitely standing with the emperor.


    As for the bourgeoisie, it wasn''t Franz who despised them. In this age, they are not qualified to penetrate into them. You must know that most members of the intelligence organizations are nobles.


    Otherwise, if we do n¡¯t give funding for more than ten years, people will dissolve long ago, and we still have a hair left?


    These nobles are scattered all over the country. Through their royal family, they can easily collect domestic intelligence, and even most of them do not have to pay wages.


    The intelligence organization of the Habsburgs is not Jin Yiwei. It has no law enforcement power except for collecting ordinary intelligence.


    The European nobles were divided, and the emperor had no right to ask questions. Moreover, these materials were provided by them themselves. They did not want the emperor to know, so they were hidden.


    After hesitating again and again, Franz decided to take this organization first, and then the bad intelligence organization was better than nothing, at least the local rebellion broke out, and he could receive the news as soon as possible.


    Moreover, poor people like him can only afford such intelligence organizations.


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 Chapter 11： Court guard

    Franz, standing under the spotlight, was even busier, and he was exhausted by the continuous entertainment. No way, this is the aristocratic life in Vienna.


    His younger brother, Massimiliano, who appeared to be in and out of these occasions, seemed to be at ease. Instead of feeling tired, he enjoyed it and made Franz envious.


    Communication has never been a strength of Franz, especially in the face of a bunch of dedicated aristocrats, making him have to be vigilant at all times.


    "Prince, tonight you have to attend the Grand Duke Louis'' banquet. You can go now!" Reminded the maid Jenny.


    "Okay, ask Massimilino to set off together!" Franz ordered


    "Yes, Grandpa!" Jenny answered.


    If it were not for his mother''s strong intervention, Franz would not mind bringing the other two younger brothers together. When dealing with noble girls, at least they can share most of the firepower.


    Unfortunately, the other two younger brothers are too young. Mrs. Sophie would not allow them to attend such occasions, and Franz did not want to lower the age line of the banquet.


    You know, they are much more attractive to the noble ladies than Franz. The Crown Prince''s status gave Franz a higher status, and it was also doomed that his marriage must be a political marriage.


    In contrast, his younger brothers are much more free in marriage, and there is no problem in marrying these big nobles in China.


    ...


    Looking at Massimilino, who had a good conversation with a group of aristocratic girls, Franz pulled him out and joked, "How about, has my brother encountered the other half of my heart?"


    Massimilino responded unwillingly: "Dear brother, if I said yes, would you guess if Mrs. Sophie would return ..."


    Franz laughed: "Really? Dear brother, for your lifelong happiness, I don''t mind being scolded, but can you handle the pressure?


    Today, the aristocratic lady here is much older than you. Do you have an oedipal complex?


    God, Massimilino you are so amazing, actually ... "


    "Stop, my dear brother, if you go on, my whole name will be ruined!" Massimilino quickly stopped.


    This little joke is not the first time for the two.


    "Wait for a bunch of flies for me, I''ll talk to Archduke Louis!" Franz said solemnly


    "Well, I know you have nothing wrong with me!"


    Massimilino made a ridiculous expression, and Franz rolled his eyes in disdain.


    How could a noble banquet attended by Franz be a simple banquet? If it wasn''t for the sake of covering people''s eyes, he would be too lazy to entertain.


    ...


    "Dear Prince Louis, I want you to support me in the control of the Palace Guard!" Franz opened the door and saw the road


    "God! My little Franz, why do you have this idea? You know that you are only 16 years old and under 17 years old!" Said Grandpa Louise in surprise.


    As the Crown Prince, it is not difficult to want the army to hang around, but it is not so easy to really control an army, especially Franz is less than 17 years old.


    Therefore, he can only step down and win the command of the Palace Guard. Although the number of this unit is not large, the combat effectiveness is also a question mark, but this is the only thing Franz can get.


    "Uncle Louis, you know that I loved the military from an early age, and my dream was to be a real general!


    But my identity cannot be developed in the army for a long time, and now I can only enjoy the court guard. Franz explained


    Duke Louis shook his head and said, "It''s impossible. You have to know that the Palace Guard is very important. You haven''t proven your ability. If you really want to be a general, you can join the city defense!"


    What does the Austrian City Defence Force look like? Is Franz still unclear? Known as the concentration camp for generals, it is said to be the only unit in Austria with more officers than soldiers.


    According to the tradition of the German region, nobles must enter the army to serve in adulthood, otherwise they will be condemned by public opinion.


    The Austrian imperial nobility also came from the German region, and this tradition has been preserved. But after all, the Austrian empire has decayed. For these noble masters, we have to open our eyes and close our eyes.


    Except for those who are really interested in developing the army, most of them entered the army for gilding. It was absolutely uneasy for Archduke Louis to let Franz take charge of this army.


    Franz frowned and said, "Uncle Louis, are you sure this isn''t pitting me? What do the city defense forces do? Don''t you know? Even if Grand Duke Carl went to battle in person, there is no way to take them, you think I can What? "


    The window paper was ripped apart, and the treacherous grandfather Louis had no change in his face.


    "Franz, don''t be angry. Isn''t this a test for your young people? If you can get even the city defense forces, what else is there that you can''t do?"


    This remark may be useful in the second half of the year. Unfortunately, Franz is no longer, and he will not know that the sky is thick because of a few touts.


    "Uncle Louis, this is not impossible, as long as you order to retire all the gilded aristocrats inside, I will go to the city defense army!" Franz pretended to be angry


    "Frantz, this is impossible. Even Her Majesty the Emperor, there is no way to get them off!" Said Archbishop Louis helplessly.


    "So, I can''t go to the city defense forces, or the court guard is suitable for me, uncle Louis, wouldn''t you be reluctant!" Franz said angrily.


    "how is this possible!"


    "Well, Franz, you can enter the Palace Guard, but the coach position cannot be given to you. Now you are too young, you have to practice for a few years!" Archduke Louis retreated.


    "This **** age! Well, then I will wait a few more years!" Franz pretended to be helpless


    His purpose has been achieved. The Palace Guard, or the Guards, is different from other troops. They are only loyal to the royal family.


    For Franz, it is not necessary to be the commander-in-chief of this unit. Under normal circumstances, the commander is the emperor himself, or he appoints members of the royal family.


    Now that this unit is in the hands of the Regent''s Committee, Archduke Louis serves as the head coach, and Franz enters it as the Crown Prince. Naturally, someone will volunteer.


    He had already expressed his attitude, and he was too determined to enter the Palace Guard. Even if Prince Louis was dissatisfied, he could not really prevent Franz from entering.


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 Chapter 12： For the glory of the nobility

    The goal was achieved, and the two continued to talk about each other, as if nothing had happened just now. In fact, Franz had already hinted that he accepted the generosity of Archduke Louis.


    Human debt is not good, but for Franz, sometimes it is not a good thing to owe a few more.


    For example, now he is on the line with this conservative leader, everyone can be regarded as their own.


    Otherwise, why did Franz come to him and let him sell this favor? Is there no other way for the Imperial Crown to join the Royal Guard?


    Obviously, it does not exist. As long as Franz is willing, he can step in even if he does not have any position. The Royal Guard only serves the royal family. The first loyalty is the emperor, and the crown prince is the second loyalty.


    "Uncle Louis, the country hasn''t been very peaceful recently!" Franz asked curiously.


    "Well, it''s not our Prime Minister who is calling for reform every day. Now a bunch of capitalists have turned into reformists, seeking benefits under the banner of patriotism.


    Our Prime Minister pretended to be invisible, staring at our aristocracy every day, as if to hinder the progress of the cancer in Austria! Said Archduke Louis dissatisfied


    Does Prime Minister Metternich ignore the bourgeoisie? So what does the secret police do? Can''t it be used to arrest nobles?


    As a representative of the aristocratic class, in addition to the abolition of serfs, Prime Minister Metternich has harmed everyone''s interests. Most of the time, he is the defender of the aristocratic interests!


    Of course, these words, just think about it, Franz will never say. Right now, this Austrian conservative leader, talking about this in front of him, is not pulling hatred?


    "Uncle Louis, since capitalists can use the name of patriotism to reform, our nobles can also hold high the banner of reform!" Franz smiled


    This is a good habit developed by Franz. I don''t know why. After crossing, he likes to dig around.


    "Oh, Franz, are you kidding me?" Archduke Louis asked incredulously.


    Aristocratic class holds high the banner of reform, isn''t this nonsense? You know that the current reforms are all cutting the aristocracy''s flesh and letting them cut their own flesh. Is this possible?


    Franz explained: "Of course, Uncle Louis, I''m not a joke! Capitalists can propose reforms, can''t our nobles come up with reforms?"


    Archduke Louis fell into meditation. It was a consensus that the Austrian empire had to undergo reforms, but such reforms could not harm their interests. This was why conservatives opposed reforms.


    Franz''s proposal, in his opinion, was to let the nobles take the initiative and hold the right to reform in their hands.


    He did not doubt Franz''s bad intentions, because the bourgeoisie was also an enemy of the royal family, and capitalists led the reform to deprive the emperor of their rights first.


    This is only a moderate. If the radical bourgeoisie is changed, the people will play the republican system. As long as they refer to Charles I and Louis XVI, no emperor will like them.


    Franz, the crown prince, is naturally no exception, but his position is determined by the ass. Now when Franz talks to him, doesn''t he repeatedly emphasize "we"? This is determined by the class, and the royal family and the nobles naturally stand together.


    "Franz, what plans do you have, can you elaborate?" Asked Grand Duke Louis with concern.


    Now he dare not underestimate Franz. From his previous contacts, this is clearly a little fox, but his political means are very smooth.


    "Uncle Louis, have you noticed that the bourgeoisie wants to liberate serfs, and the banner is freedom and equality?" Franz asked


    "Of course, the people shouted every day. In addition to these, they also made a lot of unreasonable demands such as constitutional reform and national autonomy.


    In essence, it is not for their own benefit. Their factories lacked cheap labor and wanted to abolish serfdom. They were actually a group of vampires.


    We must know that most workers do not live as well as serfs. We will at least provide them with food, clothing and shelter, and we must support them when they are old.


    But the evil capitalists are not so kind. Once they become their workers, they can live for ten years, and once they are old, they will be driven out of their own lives.


    After working hard for them all their lives, they will end up on the streets. May God punish these vampires! Archbishop Louis complained in anger


    I have to admit that Grand Duke Louis told some of the truth. Capitalists in this era were really dark, and most workers'' lives were not as good as serfs. This is not wrong.


    Judging from the average life expectancy, the average life expectancy in cities is 3 to 5 years lower than that in rural areas, and the cruelty of capitalists can be seen.


    Ordinary workers were abolished almost ten years after entering the factory, and most of them lived under the age of forty.


    However, most aristocrats are also not good. Everyone is a vampire, and no one is noble.


    "Uncle Louis, I know all these things. Since the capitalists can call for the abolition of serfdom under the guise of fighting for the rights of serfs, why can''t we limit the development and growth of the bourgeoisie under the banner of working for the working class?" Franz sneered


    Seeing people talking, seeing ghosts talking about ghosts.


    Now Franz will be the face and face of the feudal aristocracy, full of romance, look expressions anxious to be able to tear all the bourgeoisie.


    "Working for the welfare of the working class? I''m afraid not. Many of our nobles also have workshops to improve the treatment of workers and harm the interests of many people!" Said Grand Duke Louis, looking forward and backward.


    Looking at the expression of Archduke Louis, Franz knew that history had no wrong evaluation of him-indecision, but such talents may have success.


    "Compared to the glory of the aristocracy, what are some benefits? If the bourgeoisie is not restricted, I am afraid that it will not be many years before they will **** on our heads!


    Uncle Louis, haven''t you discovered the power of the bourgeoisie and have been growing? If we continue to do this, one day we will not be able to suppress them! "Franz flickered.


    This is also useful now. The aristocracy has not transformed into the bourgeoisie. Even if some people invest in industry and commerce, they will not go into battle.


    I want them to sit up with the capitalists, I''m sorry the noble master can''t afford to lose that person. This is true of ordinary nobles, not to mention the great nobles like Grand Duke Louis.


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 Chapter 13： Famous person

    "The glory of the aristocracy must not be profaned!" Archduke Louis said fiercely.


    Franz knew that it had happened, and in order to stir up the contradiction between the aristocracy and the capitalist, he was considered to be out of the way.


    I made a series of preparations in the early stage, and now finally inspired the sense of crisis of the conservatives, it is time to retire.


    Obviously, Archduke Louis did not let Franz mean it, and asked directly: "Franz, what kind of plan do you think we should put forward to combat the bourgeoisie?"


    Franz knew that he couldn''t hide at this time, or he would have lost all his achievements.


    "Uncle Louis, this is just a rough idea. There is no detailed plan. We can make a Labor Protection Law.


    Work on wages, working hours, and labor security. In this regard, we can send someone to investigate and make detailed plans.


    The most important thing now is to divert our attention. First, get a draft and throw it out. Don''t let the reformers stare at us honestly? "


    In the heart of Grand Duke Louis, Austria is calling for reforms throughout the country. Various reform plans are more radical than one, and his conservative boss is almost unable to stand up.


    At this time, a labor protection law was thrown out, which could just ascend the waters and draw the bourgeoisie into the water.


    From now on, there will be no conservatives in the Austrian Empire. Everyone is a reformist, but nothing more than a reform plan.


    The bourgeoisie can use liberation of serfs, constitutionalism, parliament, and popular elections to attract supporters. Nobles can also use labor protection, wages and working hours to give them a head start.


    Now the aristocracy is still in control of the Austrian regime. The slogan of the bourgeoisie is only a slogan, and the counterattack of the aristocracy can immediately become law.


    The working class can never refuse the government to protect their interests, reduce working hours and raise wages?


    Once this set of punches has continued, it is estimated that it will not be so easy for capitalists to want to stir up workers.


    Grand Duke Louis is already thinking about the latter issues. Without a doubt, as long as the Labor Protection Law is promulgated, the labor cost of the bourgeoisie will increase significantly, and profits will naturally decrease.


    Austria''s bourgeoisie had limited strength in this era, and it was difficult for them to continue to expand after the profits had been reduced.


    If the bourgeois power is successfully contained, then domestic conflicts will be eased because the capitalist''s demand for labor has fallen.


    As the leader of the successful suppression of the bourgeoisie, his Grand Duke Louis was a hero among the nobles. Perhaps it was no problem to let Metternich step down and become the Prime Minister himself.


    ...


    Franz Louis''s yy, Franz doesn''t know. Anyway, someone can be charged. This person can be the Grand Duke Louis, or the Prime Minister of Metternich, anyway, as long as it is not him.


    It is the so-called breaking people''s money, such as killing parents.


    Franz doesn''t think that the capitalists will sit still, and they will kill people in front of their interests. As the leader of this plan, they must be on the blacklist of the capitalists.


    With this in mind, Franz decided that once the labor protection law was introduced, he would have fewer waves, especially if he could not be with Grand Duke Louis. In case of accidental injury, there would be no place to cry.


    He doesn''t think that a Labor Protection Law can curb the growth of the bourgeoisie.


    There are policies and measures to counter!


    The capitalists are all smart people. In addition, the workers of this era are relatively easy to fool. It is estimated that even if there is legal protection, it will be difficult to implement them.


    In addition, the capitalist''s payment of arrears of wages can make most workers dumbfounded. If they want to bring a lawsuit, lawsuit costs are not affordable for ordinary workers.


    Of course, it will be effective in a short period of time, and the nobles will find their troubles, and some lawyers bring their own dry food to the battle.


    Twelve points of fighting power will also erupt in government departments. Taking advantage of this opportunity to eat and drink Kana, as long as they are targeted and do not peel off a layer of oil, it is not in line with Austria''s national conditions.


    With two small goals completed, Franz said goodbye to Grandpa Louis and returned to Sch?nbrunn Palace.


    ...


    The next day, Franz was brewing a cup of tea, holding the latest edition of the Vienna newspaper, and savoring it carefully.


    In this age of lack of entertainment, Franz had to cultivate himself a good habit of reading and reading newspapers.


    "Grandpa, Grandpa Carl''s housekeeper just arrived. I heard that Grandpa Carl had an accident last night. It''s about to die. I want to see you for the last time!" Said the maid Jenny softly.


    Franz''s face changed, and he stood up and said, "Get your car right now. I''m going to the Grand Ducal Palace!"


    At this time, Franz only reacted. In history, Grand Duke Carl received the box lunch this year, and the calculation time is now almost the same.


    Born and sick, Franz was powerless. Grand Duke Carl was born in 1771 and is now 75 years old.


    In an age where the average life expectancy is less than 40 years old, this is already considered a long life.


    If possible, Franz really hopes that Grand Duke Carl can live a hundred years, and with this pin of the sea god, his pressure will be greatly reduced.


    Whether it is military reform or the upcoming civil war, Franz needs this ally to share the pressure for him.


    Franz rushed to the Grand Ducal Palace as quickly as possible. He knew the situation on the way. Grand Ducal Carl had a drink last night and accidentally fell.


    At this moment, there was a fracture of the lumbar spine. In this era of underdeveloped medicine, there is no way to add a steel plate for recovery treatment.


    The doctor judged that his life was short. As a politician, he still had to explain his last words in life, and Grand Duke Carl was no exception.


    As his most proud disciple, Franz naturally (the self-proclaimed) will have to be on the spot. Without a few personal explanations, it is estimated that Grand Duke Carl will not be relieved when he dies.


    At this time, a lot of high-level military officials had come to the Grand Ducal Palace, and Franz had no intention to entertain and went straight to the interior.


    "Grand Carl, Franz is here to see you!" Franz said sadly


    "Well, Franz!"


    "Remember that soldiers can only bleed, not tears!"


    "Albrecht, give Franz my army reform plan that I haven''t completed."


    "Remember Franz, to make Austria truly strong, you must complete reforms!"


    ...


    Archduke Carl said intermittently that some content Franz could only rely on speculation. In general, it was for Franz to inherit his career and carry forward the military reform.


    "Relax, Grandpa Carl, I, Franz Joseph, promised in the name of God that the reform of the army will be carried to the end!"


    Hearing Franz''s assurance, he smiled and closed his eyes.


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 Chapter 14： Miscarriage

    On April 30, 1847, a generation of military strategist Grand Duke Carl burst out in Vienna, and his death also marked the end of an era.


    The funeral of Grand Duke Carl was grand. Franz''s uncle Ferdinand I personally came to attend the farewell ceremony, and the major European nobles sent representatives.


    Franz was in a bad mood. Even if he was reborn, he couldn''t calmly face life and death.


    Even if he inherited the legacy of the Grand Army of Karl, Franz was not interested. He was ruthless, he was ruthless, he was an emperor reserve, and he could not have too much affection.


    "Prince, Mr Bowenfield of the newspaper, please see me!" Maid Jenny whispered


    Franz was still a little puzzled about the arrival of this uninvited guest. It seemed that there were no major issues on the newspaper side that he needed to ask himself. Then said: "Bring in!"


    "Dear Grand Duke, something has happened!" Bowenfield said in a panic.


    "Say, the sky hasn''t fallen yet!" Franz said calmly.


    In Austria, the book inspection system is implemented. The government has resident personnel to review the content in the newspaper. Franz does not think that there can be any major issues.


    Do people in newspapers dare to print and ban prohibited newspapers? If that''s the case, Franz doesn''t mind cleaning the portal.


    Targeted by peers?


    At best, it is commercial competition. He doesn''t think anyone dares to break the rules!


    Bowenfield explained: "Recently, there have been newspapers calling for a Labor Protection Law, and we have been involved."


    "Continue, I don''t think there is anything wrong with this!" Franz said indifferently.


    Bowenfield took a look at Franz''s face, and said a little embarrassedly: "We have become one of the leaders of this news. In order to make more people pay attention to the lives of the people at the bottom, we have made a series of reports."


    "After all that, what are you talking about? Everything happened, don''t you dare to say it!" Franz scolded and frowned.


    He hated this kind of talking half-heartedly and stopped abruptly at key places.


    "Based on the intelligence we gathered, the editor of our newspaper put forward a proposal, suggesting that the capitalists provide a series of guarantees for the working class. I did not expect that the government would take it seriously, and it is likely to become law!" Bowenfield said in a panic.


    Franz knew why he was worried, and everyone used to shouting slogans in the newspaper. It was okay to be radical, but once it became a reality, it would be different.


    The capitalists knew that the Labor Protection Law was drafted by the newspaper "We want bread, we want cheese", and the editor-in-chief of Bowenfield was dead.


    Not only him, but also the employees of the newspapers are unlucky. Franz, the big boss behind the scenes, will be affected.


    Franz was helpless when this happened. Can he say that this is all done by the people, has nothing to do with himself?


    As the Crown Prince of Austria, can he still submit to the bourgeoisie? What should we do now? He had no choice but to stiffen his head.


    "Give me the proposal you drafted, don''t tell me you''re not prepared!" Franz said dissatisfied


    He did not blame Bowenfield. The newspaper did not make a mistake in this matter. Without knowing the inside of the political struggle, they made these reports in line with Franz''s positioning of the newspaper.


    "Here it is, Grandpa please see it!" Bowenfield said sloppily.


    Now his only reliance is on Franz. Even if the imperial crown prince stands up and competes with the bourgeoisie, the possibility of losing with the support of the aristocracy is extremely small.


    Once the big men come on the court, they will be ignored by others. When the matter is over, the winner will not be liquidated.


    Picking up the article, Franz glanced briefly, and the more familiar he became, the more this is a remake of the "96" working system?


    Ten hours of work a day, two hours of meals and breaks, and one day of paid leave per week, the government sets a minimum wage standard. Capitalists must not withhold wages casually, and must not dismiss employees for no reason. The factory should take the responsibility for work injury.


    Franz didn''t think there was anything wrong with this proposal. If later European capitalists could see such a standard, they would all wake up awake when they fell asleep.


    Franz said with great responsibility: "Mr. Bowenfield, you did not make a mistake in this matter, you don''t have to worry about the later things, I will find a way to deal with it, the newspaper is next to the police station, and I will give them Hello! "


    After listening to Franz''s words, Bowenfield''s hanging heart finally let go. Now that the boss is willing to come forward, it''s easy to say.


    Capitalists are not fools. If there is no need, no one is willing to make a head bird. Perhaps Franz will be afraid of the entire bourgeoisie, but it is not a problem to deal with one or two capitalists.


    "Prince, do we continue to report next?" Bowenfield asked hesitantly.


    "Certainly continue to report, but pay attention, do not over-stimulate the capitalists, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble!" Franz thought and said


    Changing the position is the most undesirable. Now that it has offended the bourgeoisie, it is simply a dark walkway. Anyway, it can get the support of ordinary people.


    If it is really the ends of the snake and mouse, that would be the stupidest way. If you want to please the two ends, you can only make both ends unsatisfactory.


    At present, the newspapers in Vienna are not the only ones who support the formulation of the Labor Protection Law. Conservatives have already made efforts. Austrian public opinion is generally sympathetic to the working class.


    "Yes, Grandpa!" Bowenfield replied.


    After sending Bowenfield, Franz was thinking about the aftermath. Generally speaking, if you want to suppress a topic, you create a more exciting topic.


    What kind of topics can attract the attention of the bourgeoisie? There is no doubt that it is the hottest labor protection law right now.


    For example: the ten-hour work day is further compressed, and workers'' meals and rest time are also calculated?


    Or increase the penalties for injury at work, or even set a minimum wage that hurts capitalists.


    In short, as long as the Labor Protection Law enacted by the government goes further than the content of this proposal, everyone''s eyes will shift.


    The possibility of capitalists'' anger at newspapers is also minimized.


    Thinking of this, Franz smiled satisfactorily. Now that Grand Duke Louis has proposed a labor protection law on behalf of the aristocratic class, if the Prime Minister Metternich does not want to be replaced, he must not be idle?


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 Chapter 15： Force the palace

    In the interest of watching the liveliness, Franz went to visit another Conservative leader, Count Koloft, and expressed concern about the current situation.


    Everyone is a well-informed master. What role Franz played in this political conflict is not a secret at the highest levels of government.


    However, everyone is disciplined. Franz''s origin is destined to be his own. At least when facing the bourgeois revolution, everyone is a boat person. Naturally, no one will leak the news.


    Of course, even if someone leaks the news, it is useless. The conflict between the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie cannot be alleviated. What should we do?


    Let the aristocracy give up suppressing the bourgeoisie? Or let the bourgeoisie give up power?


    At this time no one can make concessions and dare not give in. Taking a step back now is not the vast sky, but the abyss.


    I have to say that there is a small benefit to being young, otherwise Franz will go directly to the front desk.


    Of course, it''s more that the Regent''s Committee doesn''t want to give up the rights in its hands so early, they must carry it back.


    It is okay for Franz to pull hatred against the bourgeoisie. The consequence is that the Crown Prince regents in advance and the regents become history.


    On the other hand, the life of Prime Minister Metternich was difficult. He, who represented the interests of the aristocracy, considered himself a reformist, and seemed to be less coordinated.


    Originally, the two factions in Austria were fighting for their lives, and Franz stirred up another. Now the good conservatives have also started to reform.


    In the past, people always talked about serfdom, criticized the conservatives for hindering Austria''s progress, deprived serfs of their personal freedom, and brutally oppressed them.


    Now the aristocracy has begun to fight back, comparing the lives of workers and serfs, and suddenly we realize that there are still more miserable things.


    No matter how distressed the nobles are, they can''t let the serfs do 15 to 16 hours of work every day. Except for the busy season of the peasants, where are there so many things?


    Lighting was not cheap in this era. Capitalists let workers work night shifts, which is making money. If nobles let serfs work night shifts, they will lose money.


    Needless to say, the lives of workers and serfs are the same-suffering!


    Only relatively speaking, workers in this era are more bitter. The factory is like a prison. Once you enter, it is difficult to get out. A slight mistake is a beating.


    Whether you can get a good salary depends on the discipline of the capitalists. You can get a little bit if you haven''t died of conscience. If you run into cruel hands, you can owe him a debt for several years.


    The problem of difficult salary, not to mention that in this era, even in the 21st century, many areas have not been resolved.


    Happiness is all contrasted, so is pain.


    Under the control of the nobility, the working class suddenly felt that they were the most bitter. At this time, the government must formulate a "labor protection fee", and it must support it!


    A series of issues related to self-interest, the so-called constitutional reforms, popular elections, and the abolition of serfdom, can be postponed indefinitely.


    The bourgeoisie is also not a soft persimmon. It is related to its own interests. It is an impertinence. At this time, patriotism was eaten by dogs.


    The Prime Minister Metternich in the middle got a headache. This diplomatic strongman was unable to deal with internal contradictions.


    Like the previous reforms to abolish serfdom, he is still negotiating with representatives of the bourgeoisie in an attempt to gain their understanding and develop an answer that everyone can accept.


    "My Excellency, I want to know when the Labour Protection Act will come out?" Count Kloft asked indifferently.


    As the political opponent of Prime Minister Metternich, how can he not do things at this time? Even without Franz''s suggestion, he will take action, but now his purpose is more clear.


    "Earl Colloft, the formulation of any law will take some time. We need to conduct an actual investigation and then conduct a comprehensive analysis. Wait patiently!" Metternich said disdainfully.


    He was too lazy to deal with political enemies. Anyway, no matter how nice it is, everyone is an enemy.


    "My Excellency Prime Minister, I can wait, but the workers outside can''t wait. You know that there are hundreds of workers in Austria every day, and they die because of the unscrupulous oppression of capitalists!


    Aren''t they living as patriots? It is immoral to accuse us of depriving serfs of freedom every day. What do they do now?


    Aren''t workers Austrian citizens? You must know that most of these workers are serfs we release. The liberation of serfs not only did not make them better, but fell into another abyss!


    This abyss is even more terrible, he will devour it all, and finally destroy the entire Austria! Count Collof snarled at Prime Minister Metternich


    This is a general again. The purpose of liberating serfs is to make serfs live a better life, but the result is just the opposite. Too much evidence shows that their lives have become worse.


    This was a heavy blow to Metternich''s abolition of serfdom, and his work must be stopped before the problem can be solved.


    But to solve this problem meant that he had to break with the bourgeoisie who supported the abolition of serfdom, and even beat the bourgeoisie down.


    The majority of reformists in the country today are bourgeois, which will shake his status as prime minister unless he moves closer to the aristocracy.


    Well, Prime Minister Metternich himself is a representative of the great aristocracy, and has always stood with the aristocracy. Except for the abolitionist movement, he does not reject the compromise with the aristocratic class again. The problem is that this station team also has articles.


    He cannot be forced to stand in line, which is related to future dominance. Metternich also wanted to be the leader of the aristocratic class, not to be an agent supported by the aristocratic class.


    "Well, Count Koloft. The government will answer this question as soon as possible, and you can go back and wait for the news!" Metternich frowned.


    "I hope so, otherwise our Prime Minister will be disappointing!" Count Kloft said eccentrically.


    After sending Count Kolovt away, Prime Minister Metternich''s face suddenly gloomed, and he was forced into the palace. It is strange that his mood can be good.


    After a moment of contemplation, Metternich patted the table and said to himself, "Just a little trick, I want to seize power. Kolov seems to be really old!"


    When he said that, it seemed like he was very young. In fact, Metternich, born in 1773, was also 74 years old.


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 Chapter 16： Great Revolution in the pipeline

    The Vienna system can be established to maintain stability in the European continent for more than 30 years, and sit in the position of the Austrian Prime Minister for more than 20 years. It has suppressed political opponents. How could Prime Minister Metternich be ordinary goods?


    Earl Colloft is obviously trying to stimulate him today. Only when he is stimulated, talents are prone to make mistakes. How could Metternich not know?


    This is a conspiracy. The Prime Minister Metternich has felt the pressure coming from his face. This pressure was not brought by Count Kloft, but by the Austrian conservatives and the Vienna court.


    The role Franz played in this, Metternich cannot fail to know, he does not need evidence, and he can judge it only with rich experience in political struggle.


    Franz had talked to him about this issue a year ago, but Metten¨¨d wanted to maintain a balance of power in the country and did not try to suppress the bourgeoisie.


    Now that Franz is mingling with conservatives, there is no doubt that this shows that the Vienna court''s tolerance for reformers has reached its limit.


    Not to mention the royal family, even if Prime Minister Metternich himself was disappointed with the reformists, the idealistic reform plan put forward did not consider the actual situation at all.


    The bourgeoisie wants to seize power, and even its ambitions are too lazy to converge. The demands put forward are simply not what the government can promise.


    Even Metternich was certain that if the conditions of the bourgeoisie were fully accepted, the Austrian Empire would soon become history.


    In order to be able to seize power, the bourgeoisie has been united with the separatist cliques. What they call American-style autonomy has not considered the actual situation at all.


    With so many countries on the European continent, once Austria is dispersed, then prepare to split. The enemy cannot give up this opportunity.


    A group of idealists, under the agitation of the bourgeoisie, became the vanguard of the reformists. The proposed scheme was completely taken for granted, and no one considered the consequences. Such reformists could not bear it.


    "Come here, let''s go ahead and hold a cabinet meeting tomorrow and invite the Regent Committee to join us!"


    Obviously, Metternich has made up his mind. Now that the reformers are out of control, they can naturally be sacrificed for political needs.


    No, it should not be considered a sacrifice. It is just that the bourgeoisie is unlucky. These idealist intellectuals have already split up. Some people who have less involvement with the bourgeoisie also support the formulation of the Labor Protection Law.


    There are even people who think that it is possible to go further and calculate wages directly according to the profit of the factory, and everyone pays dividends, so that the working class can profit along with it.


    Well, such an idealist, Metternich has nothing to say. He bet that if this idea comes up, don''t want to go out in the future.


    Under a labor protection law, the capitalists are going crazy. If they dare to deprive the capitalists of most of their profits, it is no wonder that the bourgeoisie has not tore off his prime minister!


    "Yes, Prime Minister!" The attendant said quickly.


    ...


    After the victory of the July Revolution, the development of capitalism in France made the workers, peasants, and petty bourgeoisie poorer.


    The development of the Industrial Revolution has caused capitalists to entangle themselves. As their wealth continues to increase, thousands of artisans and small owners have gone bankrupt due to competition from large capitalists.


    The social crisis in France is deepening, and the call for social change is getting higher and higher, but all this did not attract the attention of the July Dynasty.


    (July dynasty: The Orleans dynasty established after the French July Revolution in 1830 is a dynasty representing the French financial group. The usury empire has begun from this time.)


    By 1847, Franz had begun to pay close attention to the situation in France. As the vane of the European revolution, almost every major revolution began in Paris.


    Looking at the news from France, Franz knew that a revolution was brewing in France, and the "banquet movement", the prelude to the revolution, had begun to flourish.


    (French banquet movement: a political struggle by French reformers and various social forces to oppose the rule of the July dynasty and rally in the name of holding a banquet to give speeches and state political opinions.)


    There is no doubt that the forthcoming revolution is still led by the bourgeoisie. In Franz''s view, this is part of the stolen inequality within the French bourgeoisie.


    Capitalists who failed in the competition, unwilling to be usurped by their own interests, united the anti-government forces of all parties and used the public''s dissatisfaction with the government to launch the February Revolution.


    Franz knew that a new round of revolution was coming. In 1848, all cities in Europe with a population of more than 100,000 people had a revolution.


    The cause of this revolution was the February Revolution in France. The success of the French set an example for everyone, so everyone followed suit. Except for the bears in the agricultural country, the whole of Europe was a mess.


    Franz said cautiously: "Tyron, to infiltrate the social groups in Vienna, and to keep abreast of their trends, including the workers'' groups at the bottom!"


    "Yes, Grandpa!" Intelligence chief Tyron replied


    That''s right, this intelligence organization is the secret army of the royal family. Franz contacted them and compiled it.


    Of course, the appointment letter that Franz flickered from his uncle Ferdinand I also played a vital role.


    As a price, Franz has to pay 800 Rhein activities every month, which makes his wallet dry up.


    There is no way, even if most people are volunteers, intelligence organizations need money to operate.


    But it was all worth it. Now that Franz knows a lot about the domestic situation in Austria, he is surprised that the bourgeoisie has not planned the revolution.


    In other words, the March Revolution in Vienna was not planned for a long time in advance, but was affected by the outbreak of the February Revolution in France. A group of people patted their heads and started!


    Many of these people are not yet revolutionaries, with bourgeoisie, students, and workers. This can be seen from the conditions put forward by the revolutionary groups after the March Revolution.


    Even because of the "Labor Protection Law" proposed by the government, the public''s attention has been shifted. Most of the people at the bottom have expectations of the Vienna government.


    They are also waiting for this law to improve their living environment in distress.


    This again allowed Franz to see new possibilities. Once the government implements the Labor Protection Act, the upcoming March Revolution may die because of a lack of supporters.


    Even because of the opposition between the working class and the bourgeoisie, they may stand on the side of the government and suppress the bourgeois rebellion.


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 Chapter 17： Labor Protection Act

    The nobles were in action, and the capitalists were naturally not idle. They have always been reformists, and now they have suddenly changed roles. Many people are very uncomfortable.


    A banquet is being held in a manor in Vienna. Most of the participants are Austrian capitalists, and of course there are a lot of experts and scholars.


    "Mr. Veriz, the current public opinion is very unfavorable to us. Many people are attacking us for profit. If we don''t take action, the enemy''s conspiracy will be realized!"


    "Yeah, they always stand and talk without back pain, without considering the actual situation. Now the competition is so fierce, our profits are already very thin!"


    "That is, we have such a small profit, and the market is ever-changing. Maybe if we make money today, we will lose money tomorrow, and we will continue to invest in expanding production. It will be good to support the workers!


    Where else is there money to improve their treatment, and if there is a labor protection law that gives all the benefits to the workers, wouldn''t we just do it for nothing?


    Who will invest in industry then? This group of nobles, lying down every day to make money, think about these crooked ways! "


    ...


    The respected Veriz said, "Well, sir, we are all clear about these issues. At this time we must unite and let the enemy see our strength!


    Labor protection law is absolutely impossible. Once there is a first time, there will be a second time. If we give in, the enemy will press harder.


    The nobles wanted to hang us, they didn''t have the courage to start directly, so they came up with a gloomy idea.


    Don''t look at it. The current labor protection law only requires us to make a small concession, but once the enemy''s ambitions succeed, they will continue to encourage the workers to oppose us.


    Finally, using high labor costs, let us go downhill, so as to ensure that their high position is not shaken! "


    "Mr. Veriz, what should we do now? To know that the government is controlled by the aristocracy, many of us may have used their influence to lobby the government, but it is still not optimistic!"


    Verris sneered and said, "Mr. Trios, you''re right. Nobles control the government. How could our complaint work?


    Why did the aristocracy propose the Labor Protection Law, and did they really have an overflow of love? If so, why don''t they liberate serfs? "


    Right, why did the nobility suddenly become kind?


    Everyone is an old fox. This question is clear at a glance. In a short period of time, everyone came up with several reasons.


    For example: everyone''s attention is diverted and the focus of reform is on the welfare of workers; or the aristocracy''s revenge on the bourgeoisie for abolishing serfdom ...


    "Mr. Veriz means, shall we continue to do us?" Trios asked uncertainly.


    Veriz said indignantly: "Yes, we can''t be led by the enemy with their noses. The main purpose of the aristocracy''s" Labour Protection Law "is to make us compromise.


    But can we give in?


    One step back is the abyss!


    Now our most important thing is to expose the enemy''s wolf ambition and draw more people to our side to win the final victory! "


    "But Mr. Veriz, the enemy suddenly hit us and caught us by surprise. Now public opinion is very bad for us. Many neutrals fall to them on this issue!" Han asked with a frown.


    Veriz''s face changed, and he knew that he was not convincing as a leader. Ham was one of his challenges. On the surface, his questioning was no problem, but secretly murderous.


    "Mr. Ham, I think such a simple matter is not a problem for everyone at all. Is it not easy to convince them?


    Buying out some of them, letting them speak for us, kill the die-hards and marry the secret police, this is not the first time for us to do such a thing! "


    Black and white are no longer important, and public opinion can be manipulated. Everyone is fighting for the benefit. The capitalists do not want to give up the benefits they already have, even if the government uses other methods to make concessions.


    It is the nature of the capitalists to only want to obtain, but not to give. They may be weak elsewhere. Once it involves their own interests, they can also erupt twelve points of fighting power.


    Now that Veris has made things clear, everyone''s gentlemanliness can be eliminated, and Austria will soon feel what the capitalist''s mouth is.


    ...


    The fighting power of the capitalists is strong, at least in terms of their influence on public opinion, which is much stronger than that of the aristocracy. If there were no books and newspapers inspection system to pull the biases, public opinion has now been reversed.


    Looking at the information in his hands, Franz was too lazy to confuse himself. In this wave of fighting, the conservative aristocracy could not help the wall.


    It was the students who flickered the capitalists first. The University of Vienna was the first to be captured. Many people think that this is a scam compiled by the government.


    Really think, or falsely think, this Franz does not know, anyway he knows that many people have been bought by the capitalists.


    Franz commanded: "Tyron, hint to Archduke Louis that they should discover the conspiracy of the bourgeoisie and work out the Labor Protection Act as soon as possible!"


    The best way now is to take advantage of the counterattacks of the capitalists to create the established facts.


    Franz was too lazy to participate in the specific content of the Labor Protection Law. He knew that now the nobles wanted to avenge the bourgeoisie, so the provisions of this law would be very unfavorable to the capitalists.


    Franz was too lazy to manage the connection between the intelligence organization and the nobles, and he had to admit that he had overestimated the rotten nobles.


    Anyway, they also controlled the government, and a piece of bill, under the influence of the bourgeoisie, had not been implemented for months.


    Time passed quickly, and after months of controversy and bullshit, on November 21, 1847, history finally opened a new page, and the Austrian Empire ¡¯s first Labor Protection Law was shocked.


    The labor protection law states:


    1. From March 1, 1848, Austria began to implement the eight-hour work system. Workers can voluntarily choose whether or not to work overtime; (capitalists must not cut wages because of this, and must pay overtime for overtime)


    2. Local governments will set minimum wage standards in the near future. Any factory operating in Austria must be implemented in accordance with regulations;


    3. Implement the regulations on protection against work injuries, and the government will introduce specific measures in the near future;


    4. It is forbidden to deduct wages and arrears of wages for no reason. Offenders will be paid more than ten times the compensation, and the industrial and commercial department will be fined according to the severity of the circumstances;


    ...


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 Chapter 18： Alone Better Together

    Looking at the newly-promulgated labor protection law, Franz smiled with satisfaction. He knew that the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie could no longer be eased.


    The eight-hour work system has been proposed, which is enough to show that the nobles were provoked by the capitalists and directly paid them bottoms.


    From now on, the working class in Austria has separated from the bourgeoisie. The government has given them what they want by law. The only obstacle is the capitalists.


    At this time, does the bourgeoisie dare to use the workers'' movement to seize power?


    Obviously impossible, the enemy of the workers'' movement is no longer the government, but the bourgeoisie.


    For a long time to come, capitalists will have to fight the working class until one side makes concessions.


    "Tyron, spread the contents of our Labor Protection Law as soon as possible, remember to send a copy to the union organizations in Paris!" Franz ordered


    This is the best and worst year. In 1847, there was only one country in the world that completed industrialization, and that was Great Britain.


    The remaining major European powers are catching up, and the French industrial revolution is in progress, which will not be completed until the 1860s.


    The industrial revolution in the German region has just begun. Whether it is Prussia or Austria, everyone is still in its infancy.


    Increase labor costs and cause product competitiveness to decline?


    This is not a problem at all. The biggest problem in Austria is the lack of a market. No matter whether it is a worker or a peasant, they all clang poorly. What do they rely on to buy goods?


    Before the market is cultivated, to whom is the product produced and sold?


    Exit?


    It''s not that Franz looks down on Austria''s industry. Industrial products of this era are still the best in the British, and Austria''s fist products are still food.


    So it is safe to first cultivate the market and then develop the industry step by step.


    However, Du Lele is not as good as Zhong Lele. A generous and selfless person such as Franz will definitely consider the people of the world. Everyone''s life is not easy. Need to improve?


    In this regard, he believes that the revolutionary position of the French people is firm and will certainly do a good job. Only by improving the living environment of the working class can the world become better.


    Franz did not know that in the future history books, the Austrian government proposed an eight-hour work day, which became the fuse of the European Revolution.


    The March Revolution in Vienna, which was highly appraised by historians, became a conspiracy and rebellion launched by the bourgeois dissatisfaction government with the enactment of the Labor Protection Law.


    The latter was the final conclusion of Franz''s coffin. When he attacked the enemy, he never relented.


    The future, let alone, Vienna is already boiling at this time. With the fastest speed, the newspaper published the Labor Protection Law intact.


    Countless literati and writers are struggling to write about it, or praise or attack, everyone is very enthusiastic.


    The reformers began to split, and one party was celebrating each other. Austria''s reforms have finally achieved staged results. Many people are optimistic that the government will definitely continue to deepen the reform soon after the Labor Protection Law.


    The other group is the capitalist interest group. They attacked the government in the most fierce language with destroying the system of freedom. They believe that the state of freedom should be determined by the market.


    For this issue, the two factions clashed with each other. The reluctant capitalists have begun plotting, and the undercurrent has spread from Vienna to Austria as a whole.


    The workers in Vienna couldn''t believe it, then they were shocked. After confirming the news, they began to celebrate again, and seemed to say goodbye to the day of suffering.


    ...


    Paris


    As the cradle of the European revolutionary movement, the people of Paris have always been the most revolutionary. The "Labor Protection Law" promulgated by the Austrian government has just caused a sensation.


    The conservative Austrian government knows that legislation protects the interests of the working class. The July dynasty has not yet done so. Such an evil government must be overthrown.


    Of course, rebellion has never been overnight, and the Paris trade unions with rich experience in struggle have had heated discussions at the first time.


    Seeing that the Austrian government has taken the initiative to protect the rights and interests of workers, and has also proposed an eight-hour work system, this advanced working model, many people have expectations of the Paris government.


    What if the grand masters in the Paris government suddenly figured it out? Their requirements are not high, just copy the Austrian Labor Protection Law.


    From the end of 1847, a far-reaching strike movement in history began in Paris. In order to fight for their rights, hundreds of thousands of Paris workers took to the streets to demonstrate.


    Soon, this meaningful activity spread from Paris to the whole of France, and spread virally throughout the European continent. Strikes broke out in almost every European city.


    The "eight-hour work day" has become a banner of the workers'' movement in this era, because the first factor in enacting labor protection laws has changed the image of the Austrian government to the outside world.


    This is the first time the government has introduced legislation in the world since the introduction of the "eight-hour work day" by Robert Irving in 1817, which has far exceeded the Austrian government''s imagination.


    Prime Minister Metternich, who has long been criticized as a conservative, has once again become the leader of the reformers, and the Austrian people have spoken highly of his reform.


    However, none of this was what Prime Minister Metternich wanted. On the surface, he became the winner in this government struggle, which not only defeated the conspiracy of competitors, but also furthered the reform and won the support of the people.


    In fact, Prime Minister Metternich had miserable words, enacted the "Labor Protection Law" under the pressure of the nobility, and has since settled against the bourgeoisie.


    Is the capitalist messy?


    No doubt everyone knows this answer.


    The revenge came so quickly, but it was somewhat unexpected.


    On November 24, 1847, on the third day of the Labor Protection Law, the capitalists organized a strike campaign. Ninety percent of the factories and shops in Vienna closed on this day.


    The bourgeoisie also filed a petition with the king asking for the repeal of the Labor Protection Act and the dismissal of Metternich''s cabinet.


    The troubles of the Austrian government are coming. The strength of the bourgeoisie is stronger than everyone thinks. Even some unsightly nobles have been deceived by the capitalists and participated in the strike.


    The time has come to test the Prime Minister of Metternich. If this problem cannot be solved, it will not be long before Vienna will mess up.


    ...


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 Chapter 19： Storm

    I have to say that the Prime Minister Metternich is still somewhat capable. At this time, the Austrian government is also very strong, and the bourgeois strikes can not scare them.


    At this time, the big aristocrats supported the government. Their energy was not less than that of the capitalists. They might not have much other materials, but only more food.


    All of them are big landowners, and there are still a bunch of serfs in their homes. Whose family does n¡¯t have any food? The government bought a batch of grain from them and shipped it to the rescue. There was no problem at all.


    The connection of the capitalists could not be achieved if they wanted to keep it secret. Even before the crisis broke out, the Vienna government financed the purchase of a batch of grain from the nobles as a reserve.


    At the beginning of the strike, the government sold grain to the outside world, ensuring the supply of grain in Vienna, but the prosperity of the past was gone. Looking at the depressed market, many people in the government are anxious.


    The Minister of the Interior, Fisher, said in distress: "His Prime Minister, this will not work. Although the food problem has been solved, other supplies are still scarce.


    Moreover, now that the capitalists have closed their factories, the workers have lost their income. I am afraid that the money in their hands will soon be exhausted, and by then ... "


    Metternich sneered and said, "Don''t worry, this situation won''t last for long. Knowing that the market is now closed, capitalists are losing gold coins every day, and small businessmen can''t stand for a few days!


    However, we really can''t just sit idly by and not participate in the strike. Are there noblemen? I will ask Archduke Louis to work for them. If they stand with the capitalists, they will be removed from the aristocracy.


    As long as someone takes the lead, the following things are easy to handle, and the capitalists are not monolithic. Even if they are dissatisfied, they will not have trouble with money! "


    ...


    This is indeed the case. The strike lasted less than a week and ended with the failure of the capitalists.


    The nobles who participated in the strike were first convinced.


    Do you want the glory of the nobility?


    For the sake of a little bit of interest, the fact that he had fallen to the point of being with capitalists was simply a disgrace to the aristocracy.


    Anyway, speaking without back pain, most aristocrats in this era have not become capitalists. Looking at the upstarts engaged in industry and commerce, their hearts have long been unbalanced, and of course they must be blamed.


    The aristocratic banquet no longer invited them to participate, they invited others, and they were justified in rejecting it. Relatives and friends came over to do ideological work.


    Radical aristocrats are already clamoring to kick this part of the fallen aristocrats out of the aristocracy, which suddenly frightens many people.


    Although the capitalists in Austria are rich, they have no political status! It''s not easy to get a hereditary title. If you lose it, then you still have it?


    The nobles who could not resist the pressure had to draw a line with the capitalists and withdraw from the strike.


    There are even people who want to raise the treatment of workers, and increase the treatment of workers.


    Well, such idiots are just a few, and most people know that once compromised, future labor costs will inevitably rise.


    Want to use serfs? Dream it. Really think that every day in the society is calling for the abolition of serfdom, just shouting slogans, will it not become a reality?


    Someone has taken the lead, and the capitalist''s nature of profit-seeking has destined the alliance they have formed and cannot persist for a long time.


    Everyone is not a selfless person. When someone opens a door to make money, others are naturally unbalanced. Why do we fight for the risk of beheading for benefits, and you just sit and enjoy it?


    The first wave of counterattacks launched by the bourgeoisie was quickly defeated because the organization was not tight enough and did not have any binding force on members.


    Franz was not surprised by all this. Unless it is possible to cut off food and coal and supply these necessities, it will be difficult for the Vienna government to compromise in a short time.


    These are the things that capitalists can''t do. In this period, the aristocracy in Austria was too strong. Grain and coal were produced by other people. The capitalists didn''t sell them. Will they still ship them?


    Do you have a purchase contract? At this time, do you still expect others to abide by the rules of the game? As a rule maker, others have the right to modify the rules!


    Franz knows that this matter is not over, and capitalists will not be willing to fail. If the government is not prepared, they will suffer a lot in the next economic war.


    Thinking of this, Franz regretted it secretly, hoarding a batch of materials long ago. When the capitalists went out of business, the price of Vienna doubled.


    "Raul, how much food is left in my estate to sell?"


    "Dagong, according to your instructions, we did not sell this year''s grain, but when the market storm broke out some time ago, we also sold 1.5 million pounds of wheat to the government for emergency response, leaving enough food to eat. There are about 3.86 million pounds, "Raul replied.


    (1 lb = 0.445359237 kg)


    Franz naturally knew the food sold to the government. His estate was only 30 kilometers away from Vienna. In the crisis situation, Franz, the imperial crown prince, was still very disciplined.


    3.86 million pounds, this number sounds very large. When converted into tons, it will be more than 1,750 tons, and it will sell for only two or three thousand gold coins.


    After deducting the cost of production, Franz can obtain the benefits. All the estates of the royal family have released serfs, and the labor costs are not a small expense.


    "Be prepared. Once the price of wheat rises by more than 20%, sell the food!" Franz thought about it and said


    He knew that capitalists wouldn''t give up. Food prices are one of the most commonly used methods, and the price of food in Vienna is bound to skyrocket.


    Industrialization has begun, and now wheat can only be sold to flour mills. No matter how high the price of grain in the market has soared, the purchase price given by flour mills will not be too high.


    The biggest advantage of Franz''s manor is that it is close to Vienna, but when a rebellion may occur at any time, this becomes a disadvantage, and if it is not good, it will be scourged by the chaos.


    At this time, hoarding a large amount of grain is a risk. Even if he knew that the Hungarian revolution would erupt next year, the price of grain in Austria would skyrocket, and he could only bear it.


    In the game between the capitalists and the government, it was true that the high prices would come quickly. Unfortunately, Franz''s identity predestined him not to play, otherwise the aristocrats followed the example and the Prime Minister Metternich could not stand up.


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 Chapter 20： plot

    The failure of the strikes has shaken the prestige of the bourgeois leader, Mr. Veriz. Many people are skeptical that he can lead everyone to persuade the government to make concessions.


    On the contrary, the bourgeois revolutionary party has become active again, and some capitalists have changed their positions and secretly linked up with the revolutionary party in an attempt to overthrow the Vienna government and establish a bourgeois regime.


    Of course, if we want to return to the past, let them raise the banner to rebel, that is absolutely impossible. Even if it is a revolution, it can only be done by others. They all have a wealth of wealth.


    Everyone is a wise man. The weakness of the Austrian Empire has not yet been exposed. At this time, rebellion can easily become a martyr.


    Most capitalists have little confidence in the Revolutionary Party, and they are pinned on fighting by nonviolent means to force the government to make concessions.


    At the manor outside Vienna, a banquet is being held, and as the host, Mr. Veriz is giving a passionate speech.


    That''s right, this is the banquet movement transmitted from France, but only to Austria, it seems to be somewhat unsuccessful. Except for the capitalists, only a few scholars who have been fooled by liberalism participate.


    "Gentlemen, we must unite. The last time we failed, it was because everyone didn''t make progress together, they were defeated one by one by the enemy!


    As long as we unite and fight, the enemy will eventually be defeated by us, and victory will ultimately belong to us.


    No revolution, no bloodshed, it''s not difficult to defeat the enemy in our best area with what we do best!


    as long as¡­¡­"


    Not everyone in Veriz''s speech was satisfied, at least the revolutionaries who came to the party were very dissatisfied.


    "Mr. Veris, your so-called bloodless struggle can really make the enemy concede? Wake up, the decaying Vienna government will not hear the voice of the people, and true freedom can only be achieved by revolution ..."


    Waiting for him to finish, Veriz growled angrily: "Whoever put him in, throw this **** to me, he wants to kill everyone!"


    Nima, so loudly shouting revolution, do you think the secret police of the Vienna government eat shit?


    Not only was Veris angry, but many capitalists who came to the party were also angry. Even if it is a revolution, you have to say it privately, we can give you support in secret. If you say so with great fanfare, what do you want everyone to do?


    Support the revolution? It is estimated that it will take a long time to go to jail. There are so many people coming to the banquet this time. Who knows if there are any traitors?


    Opposition must be opposed. When it comes to their own security, the capitalists are very cautious, and they have rebuked the Revolutionary Party as if they were all models of loyalty and patriotism.


    Vienna is not Paris, everyone''s revolutionary enthusiasm is not so high, and the Vienna government is not as unpopular as the July dynasty, and not everyone wants to rebel.


    Agitated by the revolutionaries, this speech naturally ended hastily, and then turned into a secret meeting.


    The lethality of the Labor Protection Law is still very great. Even these servants who hold banquets are one of the beneficiaries. If any one of them gets hot, they will be sold. Everyone is very careful.


    "Mr. Veriz, can we really push the prices to make the government concede? We need to know that the energy of the nobles is not small. If they try to block us, we will steal the chickens and eat rice!" Big capitalist Ham questioned


    The two are business competitors, because everyone sits together because of common interests, but there is no way to eliminate the conflict between them.


    Veriz explained: "It is because of the nobles that we can finally win. Do n¡¯t forget that our prime minister is an abolition of serfdom. The nobles do not want to keep him going, are they not afraid that he will pass like this time, Is legislation enforced? "


    Moderate capitalist Field spoke in consonance: "Mr. Veriz is right, Metternich, the old immortal bastard, has offended many people over the years and wants more people to step down.


    Once the old fox is gone, the new Prime Minister will not have his prestige. If you don''t compromise with us, don''t want to stabilize the situation! "


    Field and Veriz have similar political ideas. They both oppose violent revolutions and stand for bloodless rights and interests.


    This is determined by their interests. As one of Austria''s best capitalists, they have a large number of industries.


    Once the revolution has occurred, there will be a new shuffle of interests. In the event of failure, it will cost nothing.


    Verris said again, "Mr. Ham, the aristocrats are not good. We drive up prices and we can let them join in. Everyone can make money together. For their own benefit, they will not stop us. .


    No need, as long as one-fifth of the aristocrats are on our side, Metternich can do nothing. This time our slogan is to let Metternich step down!


    The question of repealing labor protection laws, implementing constitutional government, and popular elections can be postponed before the next government. "


    Apparently failed once, and Veriz became more cautious.


    The "Labour Protection Law" was used by conservative aristocrats to crack down on the bourgeoisie, and obviously will not make concessions easily.


    Constitutionalism and popular elections, let alone let alone this slogan, it will be fully attacked by the aristocracy.


    On the contrary, it is only targeted at Prime Minister Metternich, and it is easier to succeed. After all, many of the nobles are against him.


    Ham thought for a while and said, "Then I will trust you again, but what do you think of the Revolutionary Party that appears today? Everyone understands people, so don''t hide them!"


    Field sneered and said, "Do you still need to say this? Of course, you have to draw a line. The French Revolution, you don''t know, who wants to experience it once?"


    Ham sarcastically said, "Mr. Field, let''s forget this grandiose statement!


    I know you have to contact them in private. I mean, have you ever thought about increasing your support for them?


    Do n¡¯t ask them to be successful, as long as they restrain a part of the government ¡¯s energy? "


    Verris hurriedly said, "Mr. Ham, this joke is still there. I never knew any revolutionary party!"


    Unlike the timid Ham, Veriz is old, and he has no desire to take any more risks. He secretly provided funds for the activities of the Revolutionary Party. This is the limit he can do.


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 Chapter 21： A mixed economic crisis

    Unable to convince a few old foxes, Ham was not angry. He knew that these people had already been tempted, but he was afraid to speak out because of his courage.


    He is not a revolutionary. He is only mingled with the Revolutionary Party for the sake of his interests. If he can achieve his goal by peaceful means, will a fool want to rebel?


    This is the European continent, even if the rebellion is successful, what can happen?


    What kind of prince will Xiangning have?


    The answer is: yes!


    Successful, at best, became the president of the bourgeois republic, taking this position, I am afraid that he is not comfortable now.


    Failure, it is estimated that exile overseas is the best ending.


    In the face of cruel reality, Ham''s low enthusiasm for revolution has become even lower.


    Like most capitalists, it is okay to support the Revolutionary Party. It is okay to lead the revolution in person. They do not want to be president.


    ...


    The banquet was difficult to keep secret. The story that took place at the Verris manor outside Vienna was quickly passed to Metternich, of course, the content of the secret meeting was not included.


    However, Prime Minister Metternich was a ruler. He adhered to the bottom line of political struggles, and did not lose sight of the issue, arrested the capitalists for guilty of colluding with the Revolutionary Party.


    I''m troubled by the rules.


    Knowing that the capitalists are conspiring, but can only passively defend, Prime Minister Metternich is naturally in a bad mood.


    It would be more appropriate to describe his situation with internal and external troubles. There were nobles in the house, capitalists outside the eyes, and everyone had a common purpose to get him off.


    From the winter of 1847, the people of Vienna had an intuitive feeling that prices had risen and that they had risen sharply at a rate that was visible to the naked eye.


    By the end of December 1847, prices in Vienna had risen by 47%, and capitalists were testing the endurance limits of the people little by little.


    At this time, everyone surrendered their eyes to the Vienna government, hoping that the government could come up with a solution.


    Obviously, everyone will be disappointed. The Vienna government will not have the ability or function to intervene in prices. Despite repeated measures by Prime Minister Metternich, little success was achieved in the end.


    For example: The government posted an announcement and ordered merchants not to drive up prices, which turned out to be useless.


    Another example: The Prime Minister''s repeated interviews with capitalists failed.


    The government also took the time to mobilize supplies into Vienna from the outside in an attempt to calm prices down. Unfortunately, under the resistance of the capitalists and the corrosion of the internal nobility, it ultimately failed.


    Of course, it is not completely ineffective, at least the speed of rising prices has been suppressed, and it has not climbed to the peak at one time.


    After the last failure, the capitalists did not trust much. Seeing profitability, many small capitalists with weak strength could not wait for the peak of prices.


    People are selfish. Franz is very clear that behind the sharp rise in prices in Vienna, there is also the participation of nobles, but they are all self-issued for profit, and they have not participated in the joint action of capitalists.


    These people''s initial thoughts may be just to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune, but now, wealth has gradually bewildered people''s eyes, many people have fallen into it, unable to extricate themselves.


    However, their luck was not very good, just in time to catch up with the European economic crisis.


    Beginning in 1845, the poor in Europe suffered from food shortages and international food prices skyrocketed. As food prices climbed, the already wealthy Europeans spent a lot of money on food, and the European purchasing power market continued to shrink.


    In 1846, the price of cotton and cotton products in the United States nearly doubled. The high price caused the sales of cotton products to decline.


    With the decline in the volume of merchandise trade, capitalists naturally chose to lay off workers. The British unemployed population continued to grow. Rail freight volumes continued to reach new lows. Many railway companies fell into a loss. The British railway bubble burst in the autumn of 1847.


    The capitalist world has always been a one-stop event, the railway bubble burst, the railway under construction has been stopped, and the demand for steel has fallen.


    The crisis soon spread to the steel and coal industries, with 58 of Staffordshire''s 137 ironmaking furnaces shut down. Pig iron production fell by one-third in one to one and a half months, and coal production also fell by nearly two levels.


    In November 1847, 200 of the 920 cotton textile factories in Lancashire, one of the centres of the British textile industry, ceased operations completely, and the rest mostly started 2-4 days a week. More than 70% of workers are hit by unemployment or semi-employment.


    The industrial crisis that broke out in Britain did not attract the attention of Austrian capitalists. Neither the British economic crisis of 1825 nor the economic crisis of 1837 affected Austria.


    As a non-industrialized country, even if you want to break out of an industrial crisis, the possibility of an economic crisis is also infinitely low.


    Many people have forgotten that Austria is not what it used to be. As a semi-industrialized country, Austria can no longer survive the economic crisis.


    The first was the French. After the British economic crisis broke out, in order to weather the crisis, British capitalists began dumping supplies overseas. The French caught off guard became the first victims.


    By 1848, France''s total industrial production had fallen by 50%.


    The German region is no exception, because industrial strength is weak and the impact is even greater.


    In the winter of 1847, 3,000 of Klefeld''s 8,000 looms were shut down. In the first half of 1848, only three of Cologne''s 14 factories were started, and Erfurt''s industry was almost wiped out.


    The Austrian capitalists cried, and the nobles who wanted to take advantage of the fire also cried. In order to calm down prices, the Vienna government lowered import tariffs, and a large number of cheap British goods came to the face. This really shouted.


    In order to drive up prices, money is also required. Facing the dumping of an industrial country, the Austrian capitalists said that they were not fools, and the smart capitalists chose to retreat in the first place.


    In January 1848, except for the relatively solid food prices in Vienna, all industrial and commercial products experienced a price collapse. Everyone was diligent in times of crisis. Who cares about others?


    The capitalist who runs fast can also use the time difference to stop the loss. The capitalist who runs slowly is directly trapped.


    Oversupply, the selling prices of industrial and commercial products in the Vienna market have fallen below their production costs, and capitalists and nobles who have driven up prices have been forced to bear meat.


    Everyone knows that the economic crisis is coming. In order to reduce losses, capitalists have begun to lay off workers. More capitalists have suffered heavy losses in this crisis and even closed their factories. The number of unemployed in Vienna has risen sharply.


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 Chapter 22： January Revolution

    The sudden economic crisis has also baffled the Austrian government. This is their first experience with this gadget, and everyone has little experience.


    Ordinary economic crisis is just fine. The problem is the economic crisis caused by the industrial crisis. The traditional response plan is obviously out of date.


    Government funding to save the world?


    This is obviously impossible, unless Metternich is thinking about how to save these capitalists.


    Of course, there are necessary measures. For example, because of skyrocketing prices, the government''s tariff reductions immediately returned to normal.


    However, the domestic crisis has not been resolved. Capitalists and nobles who have accumulated a large amount of materials have harmed themselves, and this time they have lost their pants.


    Taking daily necessities as an example, the current price on the retail market in Vienna is only 66% in the first half of 1847, which is less than one-third of the retail price in the highest price period in December.


    The price drop is only one aspect. The most important thing is the decline in purchasing power. Even at the current price, the public has no money to buy.


    This is tragedy.


    Under normal circumstances, the wholesale price of daily necessities is 30% to 40% lower than the retail price. The retail price has fallen, and capitalists have to pay a lot of money to leave the market. Most people can afford this loss.


    The problem now is that there is no market and where are a bunch of goods piled up, but no buyers can be found.


    Powerful capitalists can still insist that those with insufficient strength have broken the capital chain and owed the bank a debt.


    Austria''s financial institutions have also been hit hard because of this. The financial crisis broke out and the vicious circle continued to ferment.


    The time of the Great Depression has come, not just Austria, but the entire European continent, except Russia, can not stand alone.


    There is no doubt that the "Labor Protection Law" promulgated by the Vienna government has been suspended and no work has been done. What treatments are still being discussed?


    The bourgeois purpose was achieved, the Vienna government did make concessions, and the implementation of the Labor Protection Law was suspended, but this was not what they wanted.


    The sudden economic crisis hurt the bourgeoisie. Because market competition has become cruel, internal conflicts among capitalists have also intensified.


    Prime Minister Metternich became the biggest winner and the biggest loser. He successfully defeated the conspiracy of the bourgeoisie, but unfortunately the mess after the victory still required him to clean up.


    Franz, who eats melon, is stunned. He did not expect that it ended in such a way that the bourgeoisie, the nobleman, and the government were all losers in this political struggle.


    If there is a winner, Ferdinand I, who did nothing in the palace, is one of them, but unfortunately he cannot feel it.


    Next, the working class can be considered a winner or loser. Austria''s economic crisis is worse than in history. Their lives are even harder. The only gain is a Labor Protection Act that has no idea when it will be fulfilled.


    In short, the future is beautiful, and the reality is cruel.


    "Prince, the revolution broke out in Sicily last night!"


    Intelligence chief Tyron hurried in, and brought Franz the shocking news.


    Franz was really shocked. Didn''t the European Revolution of 1848 start in France in February? How come a Sicilian revolution?


    Well, Franz admits that his knowledge of Sicily is limited to the beautiful legend of Sicily. The land here is fertile, suitable for food production, strategically located in the heart of the Mediterranean.


    Then there was no more, and when I recalled it carefully, Franz remembered that it seemed to improve in the history book. Before the February Revolution in France, the January Revolution broke out in Italy.


    The original text was the January Revolution in Italy, which opened the prelude to the European Revolution of 1848. It was taken in such a single pass, without any extra explanation, and Franz did not pay much attention to it.


    This is a tiankeng! Italy has not yet been unified. Is Sicily still an independent Kingdom of Sicily and has a relationship with Italy?


    To this end, he also sent someone to stare at the Kingdom of Sardinia. Who made them finally unite Italy?


    Franz soon recovered, and he did not specialize in historical research. It is normal for unfamiliar small events in history to be unfamiliar.


    "Is the scale of this revolution large? Has it overthrew the Kingdom of Sicily?"


    Why the revolution broke out, he can guess without asking him, the economic crisis broke out, and the lives of the people of the Kingdom of Sicily will not continue!


    "Master, this is unclear. We have too few intelligence personnel in the Kingdom of Sicily, so there is no way to figure out the situation in such a short time!"


    Tailun explained that it wasn''t that he didn''t work hard. It was because intelligence work could not be completed overnight. It was good to be able to receive news in such a short time.


    In this era, the radio telegraph has not been invented, and the wired telegraphs that were only laid in big cities. What happened in Sicily can only pass to Vienna after a series of transits.


    If the news spreads naturally, the news is likely to lag three to five days, or even a week or two.


    "Well, let''s forget, let''s focus on Vienna, Milan, Venice, and Budapest. The revolution in the Kingdom of Sicily may cause a chain reaction!" Franz thought for a while and said


    He already wanted to understand that things outside could not be controlled, and the country should be stabilized first, then let''s leave it alone, at least to receive the news before the revolution broke out. Are you ready?


    "Yes, Grandpa!"


    Seeing that Franz did not blame, Tyron was relieved. The combat effectiveness of the intelligence organization has fallen a lot compared to that year, and his person in charge has an unshirkable responsibility.


    Well, he doesn''t yet know how low Franz expects them. The so-called cheap is not good, good is not cheap.


    In intelligence organizations, more than 95% of the people are volunteers. What can Franz ask for without a penny?


    These are the fruits of many years of operation of the Habsburgs. It is not a joke to conquer Europe with the lower body. The network of relationships has spread throughout the European continent.


    Using these relationships, you can communicate with each other and you can order people to do things. Franz doesn''t think he has such a strong arrogance.


    As for Tyron, there is no doubt that it is a temporary replacement. When Franz''s own intelligence organization is completed, they are on the bright side to attract outside attention.


    The Sicilian revolution broke out, and Franz was also preparing. He didn''t dare to pin his life on others.


    Using this as an excuse, Franz undertook a training session for the Royal Guard, and integrated the existence of the prostitutes separately.


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 Chapter 23： Real junior officer

    Through a series of personnel transfers, Franz has actually controlled the Royal Guard. Archduke Louise did not know if he really did not understand it, or he was pretending to be confused. There was no response whatsoever.


    Franz feels that he is more likely to be confused. The Royal Guards are not large in number and only have the strength of a regiment, but they are responsible for defending the royal family.


    The actual control of this force has always been in the hands of the court of Vienna. Archduke Louis, who is nominally in command, did not dare to make big moves in it.


    Franz''s training of the Royal Guard was actually acquiesced by the Vienna court. Before the operation, he also received a warrant from his uncle Ferdinand I.


    The Habsburgs are already preparing for his regency. If there is no accident, he will be a member of the Regent Committee after three years. After a few years of tempering, the Regent Committee will be dissolved and the Crown Prince Regency era will be entered. .


    Ferdinand I was reluctant to fall by the wayside. Unfortunately, he suffered from epilepsy. On average, he became ill more than 20 times a day. He could not handle government affairs at all. Supporting Franz Regent was one of his measures.


    Well, Franz admits that he relies on Huyou. The uncle''s mind is often offline and there are often ridiculous things, but he pays special attention to the foundation of the Habsburg family and occasionally produces delusions of victimization.


    This created an opportunity for Franz, and Ferdinand I often had amazing speeches, and whatever he considered useful became a written document.


    In other words, there are many imperial edicts in Franz''s hands. Whether they have legal effects or not depends on the actual situation.


    If it is taken out now, the Regent Committee will probably reject it, but when necessary, he can directly issue these orders without going through the Regent Committee and become an established fact.


    Although the Austrian government was actually under the control of the Regent''s Committee, no one on the bright side announced that Ferdinand I had lost the ability to govern, and the emperor''s order was still valid.


    The news of the January Revolution soon spread across continental Europe, and the news reached Vienna. People were just surprised that nothing should have happened.


    But when the news reached Paris, things changed.


    From 1840 to 1848, when Conservative leader Gizo was elected prime minister, he allowed capitalists to enter government departments and abused power to arbitrarily approve commercial contracts in order to please financial groups.


    Corruption and bribery in the government have become the norm, and various scandals have emerged, and people have gradually lost confidence in the government.


    By now, the supporters of the July dynasty are only bankers, exchange brokers, railway kings, big mine owners, big forest owners, and big landowners.


    Since the economic crisis hit France in 1847, hunger riots have continued to occur throughout the country. The "Labor Protection Law" promulgated by Austria has ignited the workers'' strike movement.


    In this context, the news of the January Revolution came, and the people of Paris, who were already full of revolutionary spirit, were naturally affected. The foundation of the revolution was already in place, and now there is only one Mars left.


    However, the decadent July dynasty turned a deaf ear to all this. The banquet movement launched by the bourgeoisie was stopped by the government. The event originally scheduled for January 19, 1848, was postponed to February 22.


    Looking at the information in his hand, Franz was relieved that history had not changed because of his butterfly effect, and the advantages of the prophet and the foreboding could still be used.


    However, he and the military generals moved more frequently, including the governor on the side, Franz also maintained correspondence with them.


    Inadvertently, Franz also expressed concerns about the situation in the country, incidentally mentioning the January Revolution in Sicily, and made bold predictions that continental Europe would cause a chain reaction.


    Can they arouse their attention, and Franz has only to obey destiny and do his best. He can''t always say directly that Austria will also have a revolution?


    If you say this, you will not be shocked to be a lunatic, you will be treated as a lunatic.


    Considering the current situation of the Habsburgs, Franz feels that the latter situation is even greater.


    Now Franz has given full play to the nature of a military enthusiast and inspected the training of the troops around Vienna, the more he saw, the more disappointed he was.


    "Albrecht, what can you do to improve the combat effectiveness of the soldiers in the short term, I am talking about the City Defense Army!" Franz asked cautiously.


    "Frantz, this is very simple. As long as you can let the noble officers in it hang out and promote a capable person to be an officer, the combat effectiveness of the city defense forces can be improved immediately!" He Rudolph thought about it


    Franz reluctantly said, "Albrecht, this joke is not funny at all. If I can get them off, I won''t have to talk to you here anymore!


    I mean, is it possible to call them together to train and play a little role at a critical time? "


    Yes, Franz does have high hopes for the city defense forces. These nobles usually seem to be tumors that affect the combat effectiveness of the army, but they are different in extraordinary times.


    Not to mention, at least in terms of loyalty, they are reassuring. Once the Vienna Revolution broke out, using them to suppress the rebellion was more reliable than using civilian officers.


    The only pity is that their ability does not seem to be reassuring. Even to suppress a group of black people, Franz is skeptical.


    "Otherwise, I''ll give you the position of the commander of this city defense force. Anyway, I can''t do anything with them!" Albrecht said indifferently.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "I ¡¯m here and I''m here. Anyway, it''s a bunch of waste. Even if you don''t train, the situation won''t be worse. However, you should keep the commander of the city defense force. Do I need your support? "


    "Franz, what are you going to do? There are a lot of aristocratic officers in the city defense army, and the implication is wide, you can''t mess around!" Albrecht said with some worry.


    "Albrecht, do you look like I''m a messer?" Franz asked back.


    Albrecht shook his head, and Franz left a good impression on everyone.


    Franz went on to say: "I should also enter the military service, and I will apply in the future. I will stay in the city defense service for the next three months.


    You can throw away the gang of officers who have been living together for military training with me. Of course, those who are over 28 years old and who are registered in the army are not required. "


    He finally remembered that he was 13 years old and already an Austrian Army Colonel. If these people were not removed, the lively aristocracy would probably give him a "children''s group", but there are mythical "junior military officers" in the Austrian army who have not been weaned.


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 Chapter 24： showdown

    "What? Franz, you want to serve in the army? No, you have to teach me to stay at home and learn honestly!" Madam Sophie said angrily.


    That expression was like saying, your kid wants to make excuses to skip class, it''s simply lawless!


    Franz explained: "Dear Mrs. Sophie, this is not a service. I just entered the army for three months."


    "Three months of experience is necessary or necessary? In another half year, you will officially enter the army to serve in the army. Is it necessary to experience it?" Mrs. Sophie asked.


    Franz knew that he couldn''t explain without explanation. If there was no proper reason, the mother would not agree. As for his father''s attitude, when will it be his turn to decide?


    "Isn''t this a revolution in Sicily? Through the analysis of the intelligence I have collected, in the future, the European continent will enter a period of high revolution.


    Just in case, I have to develop my military literacy, so as not to be caught off guard! Franz explained


    "You said there might be a revolution in Austria?" Madam Sophie said with a grimace.


    Franz nodded and said: "Yes! The domestic economic situation is very bad. The struggle between the aristocracy and the capitalists is very fierce. If the economy cannot be improved in a short period of time, the contradictions will probably intensify!"


    Looking at Franz''s serious analysis, Mrs. Sophie''s expression was somber and nervous, how terrible the term revolution was.


    "These words, you should tell the government, as long as they are prepared in advance, the capitalists'' strength is not worth mentioning at all!" Madam Sophie thought for a while and said


    Looking at Mrs. Sophie''s expression, Franz knew that she was now only dubious, and immediately added:


    "No, no one can say this. Before things happen, it is best that we know. The struggle between the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie has heated up. At this time, we join in and it is easy to set fire!"


    Politics is always dark, but Franz is an emperor. He can encourage him behind the scenes, go to the battle with his bare shoulders, or let others do it!


    Looking at Franz, Mrs. Sophie''s face changed, and she said, incredibly, "are you going to take this opportunity to seize power?"


    Franz knew that Mrs. Sophie was so enthusiastic that no one wanted to put her destiny in the hands of others. The Regency Committee had been in control of the Austrian government for more than a decade.


    Such a long time is enough to disturb the Vienna court. Even the occasional normal Ferdinand I knew that this situation was bad for the royal family, let alone her?


    He has lived in the court since he was a child, and no matter how slow he is, his political sensitivity is higher than that of ordinary people.


    In history, why the Vienna court wanted Metternich to get away, in addition to being dissatisfied with his political reforms, it was more out of concern for the ministers.


    Franz analyzed patiently: "It depends on the specific situation. From the current situation, the situation is very unfavorable to the government.


    The bourgeoisie wanted Prime Minister Metternich to get rid of him and replace him with a weak government; the nobles were also upset with him and were ready to change into another person.


    Under such circumstances, can Prime Minister Metternich stand up to this political crisis and say that the energy at the top is involved in the political struggle, who cares about the lives of the people at the bottom?


    You need to know that once a person is hungry, everything can be done. Hunger riots have already taken place in France, and we in Austria are similar. If the economy does not improve, the riots will be the lightest.


    Not long ago, at the banquet held by the capitalists, the Revolutionary Party appeared to announce the revolutionary ideas publicly, but the police did not catch anyone.


    We have enough reasons to believe that the revolutionaries have already gotten on the line with the capitalists, and the cooperation between the two parties has reached that point. I don''t know! "


    After a moment of silence, Mrs. Sophie digested what Franz had just said, looked around, and asked, "Does the Government of Vienna know? I mean the Regent''s Committee!"


    "It should be known. With so many people attending the banquet, I can receive the news, and they have no reason not to receive it!" Franz said calmly.


    Mrs. Sophie looked at Franz carefully, as if she no longer knew him, and now she knew him again.


    That''s right, Franz''s performance today is far beyond the surprise of Mrs. Sophie. These words are not something a 17-year-old can say, but more like vicissitudes of politicians analyzing problems.


    After half a whistle, Sophie''s talent asked: "Franz, when did you come to this conclusion, and when did you start preparing?"


    Waiting for Franz to answer, Mrs. Sophie said, "These situations seem to be under your control all the time? From the beginning of the conflict between the nobility and the bourgeoisie, until now you are ready to make arrangements, are you not afraid of collapse Are you there? "


    fear! Yes, Franz saw fear in Mrs. Sophie''s eyes.


    Anyone who finds a teenager, in order to seize power, actually has so many layouts, playing with a group of politicians on the palm of his hand, will be afraid!


    Franz explained in a serious way: "Dear Mrs. Sophie, this is the way for an emperor. From the moment I was born, my life was doomed to be extraordinary.


    As for the layout you are talking about, I just follow the trend. From the beginning to the end, these things have nothing to do with me, no matter how the situation develops, I am an outsider!


    The Austrian Empire is ill. In this ancient empire, 99% of the people are working to survive.


    There are even millions of people who can''t even fill their stomachs. Such a country only needs one Mars, and it will explode!


    Faced with such a situation, what choice would you make in my position? "


    Mrs. Sophie asked palely, "But you can''t play with fire? Is it necessary to be so anxious, it''s not too late to wait for your succession to solve these problems!"


    Franz looked at the anxious Mrs. Sophie with a shiver in her heart. He soon recovered and shook his head and said:


    "I''m afraid there is no such time. Even if I don''t intervene, the domestic political struggle will still not end. When Prime Minister Metternich stepped down, Austria would not have a second person and was capable of being a wallbinder!"


    In panic, Mrs. Sophie said something she did not believe: "Then you can support Prime Minister Metternich!"


    After speaking, she immediately regretted that she wanted Prime Minister Metternich to get away, how could Franz support him?


    Even in private, the relationship between the two of them is still very good, and it is also evaluated as a good teacher and friend in the history books.


    But political struggles are not sentimental!


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 Chapter 25： First steps to save Austria

    The weather in Vienna in January 1848 was exceptionally cold, and the snow and ice had not melted.


    The wind was blowing, and Franz shuddered. The aristocratic officers behind him were even more unbearable, and many people were already shivering.


    If it weren''t for Franz who was also on the training ground, they would have gone back to the house to warm up.


    There is no way, the glory of the nobility will not allow them to flinch at this time.


    Lieutenant General Albrecht, who was in charge of training, showed a satisfied smile. He did not expect Franz would use this method to involve the old soldiers in training.


    Ice and snow are the time to hone one''s will. Franz knew that Austria''s peace day was coming to an end. Once the March Revolution broke out, what was the safest place?


    There is no doubt that it is military camp!


    Whether it is to suppress the rebellion or run away, it is safer to stay in the army than in the palace.


    The group of noble officers behind them is Franz''s team. Although they are not expected to be reliable in any way, they always have to try.


    When you find that your teammates are bad, don''t panic, don''t be afraid, in fact your enemy is even worse!


    This is the confidence of Franz, no matter how bad the city defense army is, isn''t that the army?


    The enemy he is facing is not a world power, not even the army. If the enemy can handle a gun, then he loses!


    "stand at attention!"


    "Everyone runs a lap around the training ground. Those who can''t complete the task have no food this morning!"


    Albrecht issued a cold order, and many people shivered on the field under the cold wind.


    This training ground is not small, it is more than ten kilometers in a circle, and it is too difficult for these nobles who are respected and superior.


    Waiting for them to refuse, Franz had already taken the lead in front and could not help but grit his teeth to keep up.


    Who told their family to boast Haikou? Franz had banqueted these officers long before training began.


    After drinking a few glasses of wine, they forgot what they were. Without thinking, he agreed to Franz''s request.


    Well now, to accompany the Crown Prince to train, whoever advises who is a grandson, they must persist in order to honor the nobles.


    Otherwise, get ready to be the laughingstock of the aristocracy! It ¡¯s okay not to keep your promise, but it depends on who you are targeting?


    Many people are waiting for Franz to be unbearable, and they take the opportunity to demand a reduction in training intensity. Even if you can take care of the Crown Prince''s face, they don''t have to suffer.


    Obviously, the final result disappointed everyone. Franz''s body has been exercised from a young age to a large one. He can still run down these dozen kilometers.


    Breakfast began, and Franz and the noble officers who had finished running ate bread, drank milk, and quietly looked at the large army that was still moving fast.


    Seeing that someone fainted and was carried down for treatment, everyone did not forget to give pointers, as if these people were the shame of the aristocracy, so that the rest did not dare to follow suit easily.


    Everyone is face-to-face, and in the public eye, no one wants to admit that he is a waste.


    Besides, Franz is not looking for everyone. Most of the participants in this training are teenagers in their twenties and twenties. Old churros are naturally not among them.


    In Franz''s view, these second and middle-aged boys can still be rescued, and they may be able to become the backbone of the Austrian Empire.


    Even if the old fritters are cultivated, no matter how they are cultivated, the essence of the Imperial Ascaris cannot be changed. The stronger the ability, the greater the harm.


    Seeing that the last officer was finished, Franz didn''t laugh, but instead clapped.


    "Prince, they are so poor. Why do you applaud?" An officer next to him asked in cooperation.


    Franz said conscientiously: "No, their performance is not bad. Although the process has turned a little bit, they still insist on completing the task. This is a qualified soldier, of course, his physical fitness needs to be strengthened!"


    After hearing this, everyone''s face suddenly turned overcast, yes, they completed the task and did not embarrass themselves.


    One by one self-consolation, military soldiers, taking order completion as the first element, what is the process of twists and turns?


    Franz isn''t stupid, how can he deliberately hit everyone''s morale? Don''t look at how bad these aristocrats are, in fact they are not bad at all.


    I have received military education since I was a child. Hearing to the ears, he is better than most civilian officers. However, he was gradually turned into a son-in-law by no one behind him.


    To save the Austrian empire, we must first save the next generation of Austrian nobles. Only when these people stand up can this empire be truly strong.


    In fact, Franz wanted to enter the army long ago. Unfortunately, because he is too young, he is not yet 18 years old. If it was not for the January Revolution, he would have no reason to convince his family.


    Looking at the easy-to-follow teenagers in front of him, he knew that the road of training was long and arduous.


    Right now it''s too late, you can only use it, presumably a short-term assault, probably a group of black people, right?


    With the "Labor Protection Law" at the base, the general public should not die with the government?


    Historically, the March Revolution in Vienna can be disintegrated by political means. The May Revolution broke out later, and the government couldn''t control the situation and carried out strategic transfers.


    "set!"


    Albrecht''s solemn voice sounded. The resting officers dragged their exhausted bodies and slowly arranged in the queue.


    Looking at Albrecht''s angry iron face, Franz knew that the general felt ashamed of his men.


    The queue was neat, but with that mental look, Franz recalled the college military training, all of which were like eggplants beaten by frost.


    Suddenly Albrecht smiled slightly, and Franz knew that someone was going to be unlucky.


    I saw Albrecht holding the baton, came down from above, and screamed from behind him.


    Franz habitually looked back and saw a fat man lying on the floor very comically. If he looked closely, he would find that there was a footprint behind his ass.


    "What to see!"


    Albrecht''s icy voice sounded, and everyone quickly glanced back. This time everyone is more energetic. With a chicken, no one wants to be the second one.


    Even so, screams still sounded from time to time, Albrecht waved his baton, watched the non-standard one came at once, and helped to correct the mistake.


    There is no way, the noble officers are old soldiers. Except for Albrecht''s high-level coach, other instructors have no courage to move them.


    Now is a rare opportunity. If you miss this time, it is not easy to find people in the barracks.


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 Chapter 26： Pig teammate rescue diary

    The hard-fought days were short-lived. After more than half a month of polishing, these noble officers seemed to finally have some military temperament.


    At this time, the training content also changed. In addition to pure physical training, there were also military command classes.


    This study was very pertinent. The cases explained were all street fights. This was carefully selected by Franz. The reason was naturally of interest.


    Everyone has a military foundation. It is not difficult to listen to these lessons. Compared with the previous physical training, many people are showing great enthusiasm.


    This is our strength. What is it like to train us as a soldier?


    Albrecht sneered and said, "Well, I''m done! You are in the unit of squadron, assuming that the enemy is attacking Vienna and formulating a corresponding defense plan;


    Or assuming that the enemy has occupied Vienna, we are counterattacking and formulating a corresponding combat plan.


    The time is three days. I will give you a score. If you fail, you will prove that your military command ability is not enough and you can only be a reckless husband. Then go back and participate in physical training! "


    A chill fell from the sky, and many people showed a bitter face, only to look forward to their teammates.


    "The military commanding ability is not enough, and we can only be a reckless husband." If the military career is over with this comment, it is a small problem. The key is that everyone has a face.


    Everyone is a young man, who wants to admit that he is a reckless husband?


    No one doubts that Albrecht will not do it, and that their family has tradition.


    When the Grand Duke Carl carried out military reforms, he had done the same thing, turning a group of nobles he thought were not suitable as officers into big men, forcing them to retire.


    Those retired aristocratic officers are really "promising"!


    In the aristocratic circles, their legends are still circulating, known as the shame of the Austrian aristocracy.


    The aristocracy in the German region all retained the tradition of joining the army, and everyone was trained as an officer from an early age. After more than a decade of hearing, even a pig is a cultured pig!


    In short, the aristocracy in Austria has not completely fallen in this period, and everyone still has a sense of honor.


    Even during the Pro-Austrian War, the combat effectiveness demonstrated by the Austrian army was at the forefront of Europe.


    Of course, the city defense force may be an exception. Perhaps it is the lower limit of the Austrian army. The prosperity of Vienna has eroded the officers'' will.


    Who can clarify this question? The most important thing now is to save these 800 stray teenagers and pull them back from the brink of corruption. The next March revolution in Vienna is no longer a problem.


    ...


    "How about Albrecht, are there any good seedlings in this group?" Franz asked


    "I''m afraid to let you down. The level of these people can only be said to be reluctant. They still have too much debt to make up. Look at this knowledge after completing it!" Albrecht shook his head and said


    "What about company platoon officers? Now, if we lower them down to the army and command a company or a platoon, how much combat power can we play?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Your expectations for them are really low. Now most of them are unsuitable to be front-line commanders. If they are barely used, they will probably be able to exert a combat force of six or seven points." Albrecht Think about it


    With this answer, Franz couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief, and with this fighting power, he was almost ready to deal with the next situation.


    "Then give them another wave, no matter what their ability, at least these people are loyal and bloody, you don''t have to worry about them being deserters!" Franz said with a smile.


    Without hesitating to come and go in person, there is a city defense force and a royal guard in hand, which basically sets the scene.


    "That''s it, they''re better than the old churros in the city defense forces. But Franz, what''s the use of this and won''t fight now? Do you want to use them to replace the old churros?" Albrecht Questioning


    "The impact of removing so many officers at one time is really too great. We can use the name of exercise to arrange them into the army as deputies.


    Then organize an armed training, let them command, and see the effect! Franz lied without changing his face.


    When he said that, he didn''t even believe it himself, so much effort was wasted to make these people replace the maggots in the city defense army?


    Fortunately, this is continental Europe. If it was the East, the Prince would dare to do so. The first reaction would be: No, the Prince must rebel!


    Franz didn''t say, and Albrecht didn''t bother to question. Anyway, this was an order personally given to him by Ferdinand I. Franz now supervises the city defense forces.


    The question of rebellion need not be considered at all. There is no market for doing so in Europe. What''s more, Franz didn''t need to do anything, and after two or three years, he would be regent.


    The situation of Ferdinand I is clear to everyone. There can be no next generation. As soon as he reaches the age, he will exercise the right of the emperor as the crown prince, which is a little more than the rights of the current Regent Committee.


    If you want to be emperor, you can also wait for his uncle to die! There is no reason for Franz to be risky?


    Otherwise, would Albrecht be too lazy to hang with him? This group of noble officers will not buy his account like this!


    "Well, whatever you want, as long as I don''t make trouble, I will cooperate with you!" Albrecht said helplessly


    In Albrecht''s view, Franz is a teenager and wants to make a career.


    He also experienced it at this age, knowing that opposition is useless, the more you don''t let him do it, the more he has to do it.


    Judging from the current situation, Franz''s work is still within the scope of the rules, without messing up.


    On the surface, Franz was prepared to replace the fallen noble officers with young noble officers, which would not cause a strong backlash from the noble class.


    This is not considered extraordinary by everyone, anyway, the meat is rotten in the pot, these nobles also count on this child military post to eat.


    Perhaps a noble officer was driven home, and it was his own son or brother who replaced him, and it was also a distant relative.


    Had he promoted civilian officers, Albrecht would not have spoken so well, and the class stance cannot be abandoned.


    If Franz knew what he was thinking, he would tell him to think too much. Isn''t the promotion of civilian officers promoted in this era?


    Leaving aside other external factors, just looking at military literacy, the two sides are not on the same level.


    Unless you are a natural talent, you must train a soldier who has no knowledge of a large basket to become a qualified officer, and it will take years to work as a unit.


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 Chapter 27： February Revolution

    It is not only Austria that has this problem. European countries including Prussia, France, Britain, Russia, etc. are all dominated by aristocratic officers.


    This situation continued until after the World War, and after the baptism of the World War, noble officers suffered heavy losses, did not have sufficient reserve power to supplement, and finally lost their dominance in the army.


    In contrast, Austria is fortunate. The dominant German aristocracy is because of their traditional relations. Most of them have good military literacy.


    These noble officers are rare high-level intellectuals in this era. If someone is holding a whip to force them to work hard, there is no problem in serving as a grass-roots officer.


    For the future of Austria, for the happiness of the European people, and for the development of all mankind, Franz felt the destiny of God. It should not be the will of God here.


    Anyway, he has decided to take over the important task of transforming the next generation of Austrian nobles, and it is only just beginning.


    ...


    The wheels of history are rolling in. After the outbreak of the January Revolution in Sicily, it quickly spread to northern Italy. In order to protect the security of Lombardy and Venice, the Vienna government also sent reinforcements to the local area, and the situation was temporarily stabilized.


    Before the outbreak of the Revolution, the European working class was in hot water. Take France as an example:


    The wage level of workers is very low. The daily wage of male workers is about 2 francs, and that of female workers is about 1 franc. Child labor for 13 to 16 years old is only 75 cents, and child labor for 8 to 12 years is only 45 cents.


    The cheapest black bread at that time also exceeded 30 cents per kilogram, and the income of the working class could barely make a living.


    (Data from 1840)


    On the surface, it seems that the treatment of male workers is still reasonable, and the treatment of female and child workers is very low.


    In fact, capitalists are not fools. They will squeeze profits to the maximum. These money are used for life. Male workers need to take more heavy physical labor.


    Almost 15 to 6 hours of working time per day, if they do a lot of work, the physical energy will be consumed quickly, and the energy that needs to be added is of course indispensable.


    This can be seen from the life expectancy. The heavy labor force makes the average life span of workers less than 40 years old, and even many heavy manual labor industries are less than 35 years old.


    In 1846, due to the heat and drought, wheat and beans failed to harvest, and France''s staple food was seriously threatened, causing food prices to skyrocket.


    In 1845, the price of 100 liters of wheat was 17.15 francs, and by 1847 it had risen to 43 francs. In the Upper Rhine it soared to 49.5 francs, and in some areas it exceeded 50 francs.


    Especially in northern and north-eastern France, cereal prices have generally risen by 100% to 150%, and the price of bread has doubled.


    Everything goes up, that is, wages don''t go up, and the working class''s life is naturally difficult.


    The house was leaking at night, and the British economic crisis of 1847 spread to France.


    The increase in the price of grain has nothing to do with the dime of the farmers. They are only because of the reduction in grain output, a sharp decline in income, and a decline in French internal purchasing power.


    In this context, Britain''s cheap industrial products rushed in, and France''s industry and commerce was immediately hit.


    In 1847, the industrial output value of Paris was 1.463 billion francs, which fell to 6.77 francs by the beginning of 1848.


    After the slashing, it was a 10% discount. Just looking at this number, we know that the French industry and commerce have been mourning. In a short period of time, thousands of French companies have closed down.


    Behind the mad collapse of enterprises, naturally the birth of an unemployed army is inevitable, and French social contradictions are becoming increasingly acute.


    Against this background, the July dynasty not only did not take any effective measures, but instead became corrupt and the scandals were endless.


    After the Labor Protection Law enacted by the Austrian government reached Paris, it quickly caused a sensation within the working class.


    The Parisian government, after knowing it, was too late to block the news. Of course, they did not have such an execution ability.


    Large-scale workers'' strikes began in Paris, spread rapidly to France, and spread to other parts of Europe.


    At the same time as the workers'' strike, an anti-hunger movement broke out in the peasant class. Beginning in July 1847, peasants who went bankrupt due to food insecurity and debt crisis set off a wave of food grabs.


    They smashed the landlord''s estate, seized grain stores, and killed grain speculators. This movement also spread to the cities, and hungry and unemployed unemployed workers also joined in. The history called "bread riot."


    The continuous collapse of social order has also caused the bourgeoisie to be dissatisfied with the government.


    In the economic crisis, everyone suffered heavy losses. They were just about to make a fortune on food and make up for the wounded soul.


    It turned out that the French peasants were too fierce, and the fighting power of the working class was quite strong. They could n¡¯t afford it, and they robbed it directly. Does this keep the capitalists alive?


    At this time, the French bourgeoisie also split. Except for some vested interests, most of them were opponents of the July dynasty.


    Including dynasty opposition and republican, which republics are divided into: national newspaper and reformists. Although the political views of the various factions are different, they have temporarily stood together to oppose the July dynasty.


    The Gizo government is incomprehensible. The opposition has launched 70 banquets, large and small, nationwide, and many places have chanted revolutionary slogans, but they have not been suppressed.


    The incompetence of the government allowed the revolutionaries to see their realities and to prepare for the armed uprising.


    Demonstrations are a routine occurrence for the people of Paris. On February 22, 1848, because of dissatisfaction with the government''s prohibition of the banquet movement, the people of Paris took to the streets to protest.


    What exactly happened was not clear to Franz. In short, there seems to be a slight change in history. The people in Paris uprised that night, and the February Revolution broke out.


    After the uprising broke out, the revolutionary rivalry expanded sharply, and students, workers, citizens, and capitalists participated. Of course, few capitalists took up arms to fight, and they all supported behind the scenes.


    The Gizo government awakened by the revolution quickly dispatched its troops to suppress the revolution. Unfortunately, they underestimated the military and civilian conditions in France.


    Even if there are no lack of revolutionary supporters in the army, most of the National Self-Defense Forces refused to carry out the government''s revolution, and some of the army went straight.


    Later, Franz can only rely on his brain to make up for it. More detailed information is no longer easy to obtain.


    In short, on the afternoon of February 23, 1848, King Louis-Philippe of France, in order to ease the situation, dismissed the Gizo government and appointed the liberal Molet to form a cabinet in an attempt to calm the bourgeois anger.


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 Chapter 28： ready

    According to Franz, the biggest failure of Louis Philip after the outbreak of the Paris Revolution was that he did not control the army for the first time.


    At this time, most people in the French army only sympathized with the Revolutionary Party and did not already join the Revolutionary Party. They are not against the emperor, they can buy it.


    As long as there are soldiers on hand, everything is good, whether it is to suppress the revolution or everyone to sit down and talk slowly, there is enough room for maneuver.


    Isn''t the Gizo government stink? Then let them smell a little bit more and dump all the black pots on them, anyway, in the eyes of the people they have become pussy.


    In short, all the bad things were done by them, and they had nothing to do with the emperor.


    ...


    Snowflakes were falling down, and the icy cold wind was still roaring in Vienna.


    News of the Paris Revolution is no longer a secret in the upper part of Vienna. It may take two days to spread throughout Austria.


    "Albrecht, go field training, let our people take control of the army as soon as possible!" Franz said solemnly.


    "What''s wrong, Franz? Why are you so anxious, if you train for another month or two, they will become qualified officers. At this time, most people are a little bit worse!" Albrecht looked puzzled. Ask


    Since the news of the Paris Revolution came, Franz kept urging him to speed up, as if something bad was going to happen, which made Albrecht very confused.


    "The Paris Revolution broke out, and the Great Revolution is about to break out in continental Europe again. With the situation in Austria, the possibility of a revolution in Vienna is very high!" Franz said solemnly.


    Albrecht''s face was aggressive, and his mouth seemed to be able to swallow an egg. Is there a revolution in Vienna? Speaking of this problem, it is estimated that many people will take it as a joke.


    Although the Austrian government is decaying, it has not yet reached the point of anger, the army is still loyal to the royal family, and the domestic bourgeoisie is being held down by the aristocracy.


    The working class, originally dissatisfied with the government, also turned its resentment towards the bourgeoisie with the promulgation of the Labor Protection Law.


    Should the revolution erupt in this context, can we count on the bourgeoisie? Or is it a democrat in society?


    Franz analyzed with a bitter smile: "Don''t be surprised that the working class does not oppose the government, and even the bourgeoisie does not have a strong desire to rebel. But the reality cannot stand them!


    Albrecht, you should know the impact of this economic crisis on this country.


    The number of unemployed people in Vienna exceeded 50,000, the capitalists suffered heavy losses, and many people hoarded a large amount of goods.


    With the outbreak of the European Revolution, Austria''s economic situation will probably deteriorate further. Workers will have to eat and capitalists will want to save themselves, but the Austrian government has done nothing.


    There are also a bunch of idiots in the aristocracy. Some time ago, they followed the capitalists to drive up prices. In order to make up for the losses, they actually increased the squeeze on serfs.


    Austria has become a gunpowder bucket, and now only one Mars is needed to be detonated! "


    Albrecht nodded pale. These words could be said as the imperial crown prince Franz, and as the commander of the city defense forces in Vienna, he could agree, but not directly.


    As the largest aristocrat in Austria, Albrecht is undoubtedly very hostile to the revolution. Aside from other factors, he can''t tolerate someone breaking the order on the more than 500,000 acres of real estate.


    (500,000 acres are about 3.04 million city acres, about 2,000 square kilometers.)


    This is just a fiefdom. There is also a large amount of property in Vienna''s Albrecht. Franz knows the Summer Palace Wilburg and the Winter Palace in Vienna (now the Albertina Museum area).


    With such a generous family base, it is natural that Albrecht despised the capitalist. The Austrian capitalist was not so proud.


    If it weren''t for himself, Franz had thoughts of looting. There are more than one such tyrant in Austria, such as the Kohali family, a branch of the Gotha dynasty.


    Of course, the richest family is the royal family, and the Hapsburg family has accumulated for hundreds of years, and it is still very rich.


    In the Eastern World, 10,000 acres of good land are big landlords and big local tyrants. On the European continent, there is at most a small loach. The home of any big aristocracy starts from a million acres.


    "Franz, didn''t you remind Prime Minister Metternich of these questions?"


    Just now, Albrecht regretted it, which was a very obvious problem. Metternich spent too long in the prime minister''s position, but it did not meet everyone''s expectations.


    People are forgetful. At this time, everyone has ignored the achievements of Metternich, especially after the outbreak of the Paris Revolution, the Vienna system was shattered.


    The greatest diplomatic achievement of Prime Minister Metternich has been put to rest, and the opposition who wants to get him rid of it has no more scruples.


    Franz doesn''t say anything about Prime Minister Metternich''s opposition, but as the Crown Prince''s natural hostility to the Minister, this is determined by his identity.


    "I am afraid that our Prime Minister has known these problems, but it is difficult to say if he has paid attention to them!


    Albrecht, don''t you think I can be his master now? Franz asked jokingly.


    Albrecht smiled slightly. Prime Minister Metternich was very strong. Even the other members of the Regent''s Committee were crushed to death. How could it be made to point at him?


    "Well then, I will arrange it. But the training order, you have to handle it yourself, the Regent Committee will not buy my account!" Albrecht said


    He already knew what Franz was going to do, and as soon as the Vienna Revolution broke out, Prime Minister Metternich had to get out of it.


    At this time, the government will become vacant of power, and the regency committee will fall in popularity, and Franz''s early regency will become logical.


    As a political ally, Albrecht naturally hopes that the day will come sooner.


    "Don''t bother them, they''re busy fighting at this time, but they can''t take care of this little thing. Besides, I still have His Majesty''s order in my hand!" Franz sneered.


    That''s right, Franz was holding a feather arrow. It was impossible for the Regency Committee to hold Ferdinand I accountable. Franz was completely able to afford it.


    As soon as the Vienna Revolution erupts, it is the grandfather who has soldiers in his hands. Whoever controls the city defense force of 14 thousand people will have the right to speak in Vienna.


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 Chapter 29： Underground Vienna (Ticket Ticket)

    Winter comes to spring, and the melting snow makes the road muddy. An army is struggling, yes, this is exactly what the Vienna City Defense Forces are doing in the field.


    The old soldiers couldn''t take this bitterness, so Albrecht approved them to stay behind, and unknowingly changed the command of this unit.


    "Stop going and set up camp!"


    Albrecht''s order sounded. As the Vienna City Defense Forces, it was impossible for them to run far, and the open-air training was only one hundred and eighty kilometers.


    "Franz, we can''t go any further. Otherwise, an accident happened in Vienna and we can''t respond in time!"


    Franz nodded and allowed the revolution to break out in Vienna, but it does not mean that the revolution in Vienna was allowed to succeed!


    The main force of the city defense army has been brought out. The troops left behind have more than 5,000 people on the surface, but the actual combat effectiveness is poor.


    If anyone wants to rebel, it is impossible to let go of this opportunity. After all, such opportunities are rare.


    "Well, the news should have returned at this time. How is the situation of the troops?"


    Albrecht shook his head and said, "Not so good! We pulled them out for training at this time, and we are probably scolding our mothers one by one."


    This is inevitable. Whoever encounters this kind of thing will have the same result. Franz thought of a solution that was not the answer: "Then let them take a day off and go hunting to improve their food."


    This is a bad idea. If this unit is not nine thousand people, but nine hundred people, it may be possible to really improve the food by prey.


    Now, even if there are more prey in the mountains, it is not enough for so many people to divide. But letting everyone relax is good, and Albrecht has no objection.


    Time flies by, and the Labor Protection Law, which was to be implemented by the Vienna government on March 1, 1848, was put on hold indefinitely, and what is worse, the government did not give a clear explanation.


    The inaction of the Vienna government has disappointed the working class, which has given the bourgeoisie an opportunity.


    The cost of rumors is the lowest. Under the manipulation of the revolutionaries, the working class believes that the capitalists have bought the government and their interests have been betrayed.


    The situation in Vienna was very bad for the government. By March 4, 1848, the news of the success of the February revolution in France had spread in Vienna.


    Under the manipulation of capitalists, citizens, workers, and students in Vienna marched on the streets on March 5.


    The banner of anti-hunger, anti-economic crisis, anti-dictatorship, and anti-corruption was raised. The march representatives submitted a petition to Ferdinand I, calling for the removal of Metternich''s cabinet, the implementation of constitutional government, the abolition of serfdom ...


    It is very interesting. The Labor Protection Law was not proposed. Obviously the representative responsible for drafting the petition at this time had betrayed the working class.


    None of these demands were acceptable to Prime Minister Metternich, and the petition was naturally impossible to pass.


    As for Her Majesty''s wishes, of course, they were represented by the Regent''s Committee. Many of them did want Prime Minister Metternich to get away, but other conditions were not acceptable to them.


    For their own benefit, everyone stood together temporarily.


    At this time, with the exception of activists, most people have not thought about revolution.


    Including the bourgeoisie, they just wanted to cut meat from the aristocracy and survive the crisis without being ready for revolution.


    ...


    The carriage passed through the narrow street, which was lined with small earthen houses on both sides, and a pungent smell rushed out.


    The carriage stopped in front of a small house. A gorgeously dressed young man stepped down from the carriage and stepped on it, feeling soft, and looked down at the animal''s internal organs.


    "Hure!"


    I was very depressed, and the young man rang the courtyard door, and the carriage had already left.


    There is no way, the secret police in Vienna are not a casual meal, they are doing business off head.


    At this time, the slums are the safest place. The chaotic environment and criss-crossed alleys are where the police force is weakest.


    The courtyard door opened, and a man without a cover came out, looked around, and determined that no one had followed, and put the person in.


    "Jack, you''re finally here, everyone is waiting for you!"


    The young man named Jack frowned, his disgust flashed in his eyes, and smiled and said, "Sorry Cole, the enemy''s nose is so good, I have to be careful to get rid of them!"


    Cole was closing the door, didn''t notice Jack''s expression, and continued: "It doesn''t matter, be careful at this time, we will start when you come!"


    "Gentlemen, the time has come for the revolution, and it is impossible for a reactionary government to agree with us.


    The Metternich government deceived us again, and at this time there is no need to continue to endure.


    The Paris Revolution has been won. At this time, it is our turn. Now is the best opportunity.


    The city defense forces are training in the wild. If they want to return, it will take two days as soon as possible ... "


    A gray-clad man said in a dilemma: "Mr. Jack, I am afraid the time is not ripe to launch an uprising. Although the city defense forces are training in the wild, there are still 5,000 people left, we never ..."


    Jack frowned. He didn''t like to be refuted, especially by people who looked down on him.


    If it weren''t for the capitalists behind the scenes, they would need to launch an uprising at this time to put pressure on the government, and he would not come to see worker representatives at this time.


    According to his thoughts, the revolution should be directed by decent people like them, and the dalits just obey the command.


    However, now it is time for them to die, they have no prestige among the working class and can only rely on the leadership of these workers'' movements.


    Jack explained impatiently: "Mr. Powell need not worry, we have already purchased a batch of weapons in secret. As long as there is a guy in your hands, are you still afraid of the old soldiers?


    Moreover, the army is not our enemy. Except for aristocratic officers, most of them are working people like you. We can do it ... "


    Obviously, they are revolutionaries in name, but in fact they are not all the same. The proletariat and the bourgeoisie are inherently opposed.


    It''s just that in this era, the proletarian revolutionary organization has not been established, and it mainly depends on the existence of the bourgeois revolutionary party.


    In the end, they were persuaded, perhaps they were forced to persuade the reality, and a large number of unemployed people were waiting for the rice pan.


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 Chapter 30： Let the market restore confidence?

    A dozen well-dressed dignitaries gathered at the Bolton Manor in Vienna. Although they have tried their best to control, they still cannot hide the temperament of that outbreak household.


    A middle-aged man in a gorgeous dress hesitantly asked, "Mr. Irving, can these gangs of mud legs work? Even if we give them weapons, a group of black people can''t become a climate?"


    The atmosphere in the room was a bit dull. The graceful man sitting on the main seat slowly stood up, smiled slightly, and said slowly:


    "Mr. Love, of course, they can''t do it alone! But it''s not just us who want revolution in Austria at this time!


    How much has the economic crisis hurt Austria, right?


    It can be said that the capitalists of eight levels in Austria suffered heavy losses, and hundreds of thousands of people lost their jobs.


    The Vienna government is not doing anything. Everyone wants to live. Is there any alternative to the revolution? "


    This is the crux of the problem. By this time, most capitalists have been forced to the corner, but many people have not realized it.


    Many capitalists in Austria now hoard a large amount of goods. If they cannot sell in a short time, the capital chain will be broken.


    The question now is who can I sell the goods to?


    Ordinary people cannot afford it. At this time in Austria, there are too few people with purchasing power.


    People in the bank have never been good at talking. As a vampire in the advanced stage of the bourgeoisie, he is always a man who cannibalize.


    If the capitalists do not want to die, breaking the existing order and cutting the aristocracy to survive the crisis is the only option.


    There are also a large number of unemployed workers facing this problem. They may not want to rebel, but their stomachs cannot fool people.


    If you are hungry, you will lose your mind. As long as someone encourages you, a revolution can erupt in minutes.


    Compared with history, the social contradictions in Austria have changed in this period. It is not a revolution initiated by everyone that failed to reform the government, but forced into a revolution by reality.


    An old man, about 50 or 60 years old, shook his head and said, "Mr. Irving, we use mud-legged uprisings. What if they want to establish a proletarian government and give us the revolution together?"


    This is also a problem that all capitalists are worried about. Proletarian thought has begun to emerge in this era. Once the proletariat has established a government, it will kill them.


    Irving said with a smile: "This problem is very simple. French colleagues have helped us solve this problem. After the revolution has succeeded, as long as we grab the class and seize power at the first time, there will be no problem.


    At present, there are nearly 120,000 workers in Vienna. Under our deliberate control, guild organizations have been divided into hundreds of large and small by industry and factory.


    As long as they are not unified, the new government established must be led by us. Don''t you think someone in the mudlegs can organize them? "


    Organized? In this era of relying on communication, it is estimated that members of various trade union organizations do not recognize each other is a problem.


    Most of these trade union organizations are spontaneous and do not have a binding force on members. It is not yet known how many capitalist nails are buried.


    Before the October Revolution in Russia, the fighting power of trade union organizations was very limited, and a large part of it was secretly controlled by capitalists.


    It is by no means possible to organize all workers overnight. As long as they establish the government first and control the national rights, the overall situation is set.


    This can be seen from the February Revolution in France. After the victory of the revolution, the capitalists robbed the class and seized power. The first time was not to pursue the troubles of the previous government, but to suppress the working class who participated in the revolution.


    In the eyes of the capitalists, it has long been unknown what the martial arts are.


    ...


    Late at night, the Vienna government was brightly lit, and Prime Minister Metternich was worrying about the current situation. At this time, at least one interest group must make sacrifices.


    Whether it is a knife against capitalists, a knife against aristocrats, or a knife against ordinary people is a difficult choice.


    Prime Minister Metternich has dominated Austria''s political situation for more than two decades, and was inevitably bound by rules, otherwise he wouldn''t have a headache.


    The Paris Revolution broke out, and Austria was also surging undercurrents. Unfortunately, the idea of ??Prime Minister Metternich was still ten years ago, and conservative Austria was not the same as open France.


    He doesn''t think there will be any danger in Vienna, except to strengthen guards in Italy and Galicia. In his opinion, even if a revolution were to erupt, it would have erupted elsewhere, such as Hungary.


    "Prime Minister, judging from the current situation, the opposition will not make concessions this time, and I am afraid they will plan a large-scale parade!" Said Archbishop Louis dumbly.


    If Prime Minister Metternich were to step down, he would raise his hands in favour. However, it would be a **** to ask the Regent Committee to get rid of it and transfer the power to the parliament after the constitutional reform.


    No matter how unhappy Metternich was, at this time Grand Duke Louis had to stand with him, and everyone''s political life was equivalent to being bound.


    The Prime Minister Metternich sighed and said slowly: "Yes, unless we accept their conditions in full, they will not give up. Now the enemy is probably still in series. I will meet tomorrow. To a larger parade!


    Unless we first do something good, arrest the leader of this incident, order the garrison to enter the city, block all intersections, and ban them from connecting! "


    He is old and has no courage when he was young, otherwise he will not hesitate now, and he has been ordered to arrest people.


    "Then catch people first, if we let them mess up like this, I''m afraid we won''t be able to control the situation behind us!" Said Grandpa Louis without hesitation.


    Anyway, this order must be given by the Prime Minister. Except for Metternich who is the one who blame the matter, he is not responsible for it.


    Metternich said with a bitter smile: "This is only a cure for the symptoms and not the root cause. If the domestic economy cannot improve, today''s things will continue to happen.


    Let ¡¯s abolish serfdom. At this time we need to create a market. Even if this market is only on paper, we must restore confidence in the market! "


    Indeed, at this time, announcing the abolition of serfdom throughout the country can restore the confidence of many people. After all, it can increase more than 20 million purchasing power at one time, although their purchasing power is very small.


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 Chapter 31： Measures

    Metternich''s proposal was tantamount to saying nothing, except for his supporters, as if he had not heard it.


    At this time, the abolition of serfdom is also risky. If the operation is not good, the local nobles will rise.


    Since ancient times, it has been easy to cut the flesh of others, and it is difficult to cut their own flesh.


    Moreover, to restore confidence in the market, it is not enough to just abolish serfdom. It is also necessary to cancel a series of privileges of the aristocratic class. I am afraid that in the end, even the land will be divided. Otherwise, where does the serfs buy?


    Only by abolishing this series of restrictions that are not conducive to the development of the economy, further reducing the cost of commodity circulation, and releasing a larger market, can we get out of the economic crisis.


    I am afraid that such a big concession would be the consent of a few of them, and it would have no effect. The aristocratic class could not agree.


    It is possible to discuss the abolition of serfdom, but do n¡¯t think about dividing their land. Of course, the money is enough, and it is not impossible to discuss.


    It is also possible to revoke the privileges of the aristocracy, but this takes time step by step, a fierce one at a time, it is easy to fall.


    Unless productive forces develop further, the government pays for land redemption. It is impossible to use force, as long as the army is still in the hands of the aristocracy, it is impossible to use coercive means.


    Of course, these radical means were not dare to use Metternich, at best they had to abolish serfdom and liberate the productive forces of the people.


    "Sir Prime Minister, if we announce the abolition of serfdom now, maybe tomorrow you will receive news of Hungary''s independence!"


    Grand Duke Louis said very shamelessly that the abolition movement insisted by Metternich was fruitful. By 1848, many aristocrats in Austria had released serfs.


    But this is limited to the core areas of Austria. The Vienna government has stricter local controls. After issuing the abolition of slavery, the government has done a lot of work for the nobles.


    This is why Metternich is unpopular, because of his reputation, many Austrian nobles, including the royal family, released serfs.


    Local aristocrats are different. They are all emperors, and they often use the central government''s orders as toilet paper. The Vienna government has not been determined to carry it out.


    Even Prime Minister Metternich often used abolition of serfdom to intimidate Hungarian nobles and force them to make political concessions.


    The abolition of serfdom at this time can indeed satisfy the bourgeoisie, but the Hungarians are going to rebel, and rebellions may also occur in other regions.


    The government paid for the loss of the aristocracy, and that''s even more so. At this time, the Austrian central government''s finances were only flat, and even if there was a surplus, it went into the bureaucratic pockets.


    "Two people, we can discuss this issue later. It is urgent to solve it now. If you don''t take action, it will be too late!" Franz Anton von Kollolat-Libustinski interrupted Dispute between the two


    The Austrian Regency Committee consists of four members: Metternich, Grand Duke Louis, Grand Duke Franz Carr, and Kororat, but Grand Duke Franz Carr has no political ambitions in the slightest. (Mainly congenital defects, unable to participate)


    Collorat and Metternich are competitors in politics, but competitors are not incapable of cooperating, and many times their political views remain the same.


    Even if you oppose it for the sake of opposition, the struggle has not reached the point where you live or die. For example, now he and Prime Minister Metternich are close to each other in their political opinions.


    However, as a political adversary, don''t expect him to help Metternich. It is the greatest help without chaos.


    Seeing that even Grand Duke Louis could not convince, Metternich sighed helplessly.


    "I don''t agree with them, let alone local aristocracy?"


    Once a local rebellion is caused by the abolition of serfs, it will be very troublesome.


    Such a political disaster, Metternich cannot stand alone, at least it also needs the Regent Committee to fight together, in order to survive the crisis.


    "Well, let''s catch someone first!"


    After making this reluctant decision, Metternich was very uncomfortable. He knew that the capitalists had no way out.


    The economic crisis cannot be resolved, then they will go bankrupt. In order to avoid bankruptcy, they have to break the current social order.


    Their counterparts in France have set an example, shattered the crisis with a revolution, and unlocked the shackles that restrict the economic development of the bourgeoisie.


    For example: take advantage of the opportunity of the revolution and directly revolutionize the bankers, and the debt will naturally disappear.


    Without debt, everyone is naturally not afraid of stockpiling, and it will be a big deal to sell slowly. Without a bank to collect loans, everyone will not go bankrupt.


    Even further, simply let the government pay for them, pay for these goods, and pass the crisis on to the government.


    American counterparts have done just that. Of course, people go further. It is not that the government directly pays for the supplies, but that they use the money to save the world.


    The broken capital chain is connected, the time of the economic crisis is dragged back, and everyone has time to retreat. The last bad luck is Pan Xia.


    Austria has not yet evolved to that point. Before the serfdom was untied, they would not be able to find Panxia. The working class was exploited too hard by them, and they were not qualified to connect pans.


    The stock market in Vienna is now only a game for the rich, and the poor are not even eligible to open an account.


    All stock market transactions in this era were all manual operations. This labor cost is also very high. The labor costs of several shillings are not enough. Naturally, there is no qualification to open an account.


    ...


    With the orders of the Vienna government, the secret police were dispatched overnight to start arresting the organizers of the demonstrations.


    Obviously, this is not a correct decision. The organizers pushed to the bright side today are actually just a few pawns, and the big brothers will not be charged.


    The easiest to find are student representatives. There are so many universities in Vienna anyway, and the location is very clear. Unfortunately, no one wants to do this job.


    The door of Vienna University is not easy to enter. As a concentration camp for anti-government forces, most of the two middle and young people are the opposition of the government, and the rest are also aristocratic reformers.


    Now Sheriff Winston had a headache, and the suspect was in the school, but they could not even enter the gate. There is no doubt that the school is resisting government law enforcement.


    The influence of the university is too great, and the impact of violence rushing in is too bad. There are no ordinary people in the teachers and students. The lowest-born ones are also small businessmen, lawyers, and doctors.


    The working class is clamoring poorly, can''t afford the tuition, let alone the peasants. Now most of them are serfs. Go to a ghost school?


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 Chapter 32： out of control

    Two stone pillars stood high and low on both sides of the doorway, like two mighty sentries, and an iron gate was closed.


    The security inside seemed to be a little behind, and there was no need to pay attention to someone outside calling.


    "What does the sheriff do? The people in the school don''t cooperate. Should we bring someone in?"


    A police officer hurried to show his loyalty, without even noticing that he was too hard and slapping his fart on the horse''s leg.


    "I''m mad at you!"


    "Is the person inside ordinary?"


    "This black light is blind. In the event of an accident that rushes in and kills people, is this responsibility you or me?"


    ...


    Winston screamed at the younger brother with his head and face covered, venting the sullen mood in his heart.


    He is already an old churros in the workplace, knowing that the second middle school boy in the school is not easy to mess with, all of them are small masters. If you rush in now, you will be beaten up.


    If they don''t move the gun, they may not have done the students inside, he would not dare to fire the gun. In case any of the background is killed, he will be retaliated by others. He won''t know how to die.


    These are summed up by rich workplace experience, otherwise Winston would not be able to climb to the position of sheriff by an ordinary person.


    He is satisfied, and if he wants to go further, he must be involved in politics. Winston knows himself well. As long as he has not graduated from elementary school, he will run into politics sooner or later.


    "Everyone is holding me, don''t let the suspect inside run away!"


    Winston came up with a stupid solution and blocked the door here. Anyway, as long as people are controlled and they are not allowed to go out to make trouble, then things will be easy.


    Compared to schools, they are not so lucky in other places. They are not jeopardized by the police. Many people are imprisoned.


    The actions of the Vienna government not only did not scare the people, but inspired everyone to sacrifice their enemies. Under the planning of the revolutionaries, a more ambitious procession broke out in Vienna the next day.


    In the government building, Prime Minister Metternich has panicked. As long as the leader is arrested, the anti-government movement will fall apart.


    Unfortunately, this time is different. Everyone has been forced to the corner. The government cannot solve the real problems. How can they give up?


    The massive parade broke through the police blockade and went straight to the palace. The Vienna government panicked. In a hurry, Prime Minister Metternich ordered the city defense forces to enter the city to maintain order.


    ...


    A fast horse ran on the mountain road, and the Austrians knew that it was a commander. In front of the barracks, the commander turned over and dismounted, and was taken in.


    "Her commander, emergency military information!"


    Albrecht, who had been prepared to receive the emergency report, opened it on the spot and looked up. Unexpectedly, Vienna was in chaos. The government was worried about the situation out of control, and ordered field-trained troops to return to the city immediately.


    "Subsequently, stop training immediately, pack your bags and go back!"


    Albrecht said calmly that it only took half a day for the order to come, but it would take two or three days for the army to return as quickly as possible, so much time would have happened.


    Franz didn''t stop the army from returning to the city, it was too deliberate to do so. He needed the Austrian Empire to stand up, but he definitely didn''t need Austria to be really fragmented.


    The Vienna rebellion can erupt, but it must be extinguished immediately. He needs to take advantage of the insurgency to clear the maggots in the government, but has no plans to let the rebels overthrow the government.


    "Franz, the situation in Vienna has become very bad. Yesterday, 100,000 people participated in the demonstrations. If the government does not handle it properly, the consequences will be very serious!"


    Albrecht said seriously that at this time he was a little worried about Franz''s layout, fearing that it would evolve into the Paris February Revolution.


    Franz smiled slightly, then pointed to the barracks, and said slowly: "Don''t worry, Austria and France are not the same, we still have the army loyal to the royal family!"


    This is his confidence. There is also a court guard in Vienna, which can guard the court. The remaining five thousand city defense forces, even if they were all waste, were loyal to the emperor.


    Unlike France, the Austrian army is not accessible to everyone, and officers are basically nobles, and they will not easily betray their own class.


    The uprising without the support of the army, at best, is a majestic riot, which will eventually be suppressed.


    Franz was ready to dismiss Metternich''s cabinet and give the people an explanation after returning.


    Then I announced the abolition of serfdom and the implementation of the "Labor Protection Law" to appease people''s hearts. Then I would never ask, but only pursue the first evil.


    The big deal is to arrest a few corrupt officials and take out sentences to divert everyone''s attention.


    Even after the First World War, the Habsburgs were very popular in the minds of ordinary people. If the posterity was too bad to support the wall, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would not collapse.


    In history, after the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution, some people proposed to abolish the emperor, but they were opposed by the people in Vienna.


    ...


    Vienna


    Demonstrators have surrounded the government, the palace, and the parliament, asking the government to agree to their conditions.


    Removal of cabinet, release of political prisoners, constitutional reform, liberalization of election restrictions, abolition of serfdom, confiscation of nobles, nomination of land to serfs, abolition of book inspection system ...


    The situation is still on the verge of runaway, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to agree to these conditions, which means the destruction of the empire.


    History has changed. At this time, the bourgeoisie can no longer meet ordinary reforms. They want to seize the rights of this country in order to survive the crisis.


    In order to achieve this goal, everyone no longer cares about the future of Austria. Patriots are used by conspirators and have never considered the consequences of doing so.


    The ordinary people are even less discerning, and most of them follow the blind. Even more workers participated in the parade because they had money to take it.


    Yes, there are wages to participate in demonstrations, otherwise the revolution would not have the ability to organize so many people in a short time.


    Without the cooperation of the capitalists, this year''s newsletter would all rely on howling, and want to do the ideological work of these 100,000 people, relying only on the one hundred and eighty Revolutionary Party members, can not organize them for a month.


    I don''t know who shouted "Metne rolls out", then spread quickly, thousands of people shouted at the same time:


    "Get out of Metternich!"


    "Get out of Metternich!"


    ...


    The scene was out of control at this time. The elderly Prime Minister Metternich was pale now and lost his former glory.


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 Chapter 33： March revolution

    Go out?


    This is impossible, Metternich is not stupid, at this time the enemy is waiting for him to go out?


    Don''t try to explain, it is more likely that he just came forward, and someone rushed to his death and caused the established facts.


    This kind of thing happened in history not only together, most of it was brought by Spring and Autumn style, maybe it was darkened again, and turned into the scene of being killed by angry people.


    If the explanation is useful, the political struggle is not so complicated.


    "Sir Prime Minister, order the demonstrators to be evicted, or the situation will soon be out of control!"


    It was Oppenheimer, the head of the Vienna Police Department, who was under the most stress when such a big thing happened. Many people in the government think that Metternich is gone, and at this time are preparing for the road.


    It''s a pity that others can leave, he can''t run away as a police chief. Once Metternich falls, he will follow suit, or he will be liquidated.


    Metternich wandered a few steps, and finally made up his mind: "Order the city defense forces to disperse the crowd!"


    Waiting for his order to come out, the situation outside is out of control. The revolutionaries in the crowd spotted the opportunity, fired a shot at the soldiers who were intercepted, and under the habitual reflection, the soldiers also pulled the trigger.


    "The army killed!"


    After a loud shout, the crowd soon fled into chaos.


    There is no need to disperse the crowd this time, everyone has dispersed.


    It''s just that the aftermath is very serious. Except for a small number of people, most of them know that the army has shot and killed people.


    The revolutionary party, which provoked disputes, was naturally covered up.


    The angry people, at this time are flickering to launch a revolution. The capitalists have found a way to raise some weapons, and this time they also sent them over.


    Some passionate youth were selected, the revolutionary armed forces were established, and the rebels attacked the police branch that night. Already turned to the revolutionary party''s city government in Vienna, this time facilitated the rebels.


    When the revolutionary gunfire sounded, the situation in Vienna soon went out of control, and the mud couldn''t help the wall.


    The remaining city defense forces deserved the name of their waste. After a brief exchange of fire, the timid aristocratic officer actually flinched and did not suppress the rebellion in the first place.


    The police in Vienna, because of the defeat of the city government, became blindly obsessed and temporarily remained neutral.


    To a certain extent, this uprising was also a palace coup, and some of the nobles who were trapped in the economic crisis, at this time abandoned their class stance and stood on the side of the Revolutionary Party.


    They attempted to reorganize the regime through revolutionary means, by the way, revolutionized the bankers and got rid of the debt crisis.


    History has changed. The insurgents seized the bank and burned the debit receipts as soon as possible. The Austrian financial conglomerate fell bloody.


    Facing the chaotic situation, Prime Minister Metternich panicked, the nobles panicked, the Regent Committee panicked, and the Vienna court panicked.


    The February Revolution in France has just passed. They are still watching French jokes and did not expect that the crisis would spread to Vienna so quickly.


    This is the second great revolution for the French. The previous time has severely damaged the aristocratic class. Serfdom has long been abolished and the privileges of the aristocracy no longer exist.


    This is just the beginning of Austria. The aristocracy still has a lot of privileges and a lot of benefits. This revolution is clearly directed at them.


    According to French practice, they may be sent to the gallows, or they may be killed by random soldiers. Prime Minister Metternich has long been calm, and at this time he has nothing to do.


    As a qualified backman, Metternich is the most abominable person in the eyes of the people. Once he falls into the hands of the rebels, it is how to die.


    A man in a tuxedo said anxiously, "Master Duke, the carriage is ready, let''s go, it won''t be too late!"


    Metternich was engaged in a fierce struggle. He knew that at this time, he had become a target and it was very dangerous to stay in Vienna.


    However, as a nobleman, he also had his own pride and did not want to be a deserter. As early as this morning, he sent away his family and left alone to deal with the situation at hand.


    "Hold, I ..."


    Without waiting for Metternich to speak out, Holder responded, giving full play to the role of a good housekeeper, and commanding: "Some of you, please take the Lord Duke away!"


    These guards were all the ministers of Prime Minister Metternich, and no loyalty was asked. At this time, everyone couldn''t care less.


    Ignoring the struggle of Prime Minister Metternich, he was forced to stay in an old wagon and hurried away from Vienna. At the same time, someone drove to the palace with his most commonly used carriage.


    Seeing loyalty in times of trouble, it is time for the noblemen''s family members to make full use of it. Not only Prime Minister Metternich, but also many aristocrats chose to flee Vienna at this time.


    Now the only safe place in Vienna is the Royal Palace. Most of the soldiers in the rebel army are still in awe of the emperor. They refuse to attack the palace, and the Revolutionaries are powerless.


    Even within the Revolutionary Party, many people did not have a good plan to overthrow the Habsburgs. Most of them were actually reformists and joined the Revolutionary Party after despair of reform.


    At this time, there were a lot of messy revolutionary armed forces, and they could not even establish a unified leadership organization, and they fought on their own.


    Most of the insurgents did not even have guns, and the weapons in their hands were as varied as if time went back to the Middle Ages.


    Many ordinary people have no interest in revolution. In fact, there is no market for revolutionary ideas in Austria. After venting their anger, many people dispersed.


    In order to strengthen its own ranks and to suppress the growing working-class armed forces, the Revolutionary Party desperately pulls people together. The rebel army just started has undergone a qualitative change and has become a good and bad.


    For example, in the name of liberating political prisoners, all prisoners in Vienna prisons were released, and many of the most vicious criminals were transformed into members of the Revolutionary Party.


    Gangsters, gangsters, came out at this time to robbery, murder, arson, robbery, **** of various flower-style crimes, constantly staged in Vienna.


    It was not the aristocracy that was hit first, but ordinary Viennese citizens, small businessmen, and the middle class.


    The dark night covered the endless evil, and Vienna, an international metropolis, sank into the ocean of evil on this night.


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 Chapter 34： Panicking Grand Dukes

    In the Hofburg Palace, after receiving the news, a group of royal dukes were anxiously thinking about the countermeasures. They don''t want to run, they can''t run anymore.


    Before the situation got out of control, the Vienna court was holding a secret meeting to consider whether to replace Prime Minister Metternich and calm down the anger of the people.


    The result was a sudden chaos that broke the deployment of many people. Now there are rebels everywhere, and they dare not risk leaving.


    The lessons of the French Revolution told them that the rebels could be noble, no matter what the noble status was, they would kill the nobles.


    In fact, at this time, as long as the palace guards go out to level off the chaos, there is still a great chance that this rebellion will be wiped out in the cradle.


    Unfortunately, there is even one of the nobles who dares to take charge. No one dares to make this decision, not even the courage to go out to command the city defense forces to riot.


    The attitude of Emperor Ferdinand I can already be ignored. Suddenly receiving such a great stimulus, epilepsy has been committed again, and he cannot be expected to make a decision.


    No one wants to be a scapegoat, and Queen Anna is not stupid. She never likes to participate in politics. At this time, she will naturally not express herself.


    Prince Franz Carr, who was second only to the Emperor, was so pale at this time that it was obviously impossible for him to make a decision.


    The only Archduke of Louis, who was somewhat capable, was not able to cope with such a big scene, otherwise he would not be suppressed by Prime Minister Metternich in the Regent Committee.


    "The news has been sent out. For a maximum of two days, the city defense forces will come back to counterinsurgency and order the troops to stand by for help!"


    The frowning Grandpa Louis finally made a decision that was not decided.


    Quit Vienna for escape?


    No one can afford this consequence, nor can the Grand Duke Louis.


    Once Vienna was abandoned, the impact would be great. The Habsburgs would have to accompany the Orleans royal family in France and lose the throne together.


    At this time, everyone looked at Ferdinand I as a child, and everyone felt that there was no bright future.


    If Ferdinand I was a normal person, this one could also call the rebel leaders to negotiate, after all, most of the rebels in the city were uprising under the banner of the emperor.


    Using political means, it is still possible to win over some of the rebels, and later things will be easy to handle.


    They consider themselves capable of political struggle and will not lose to a bunch of upstarts. As long as it is within the scope of the rule, everyone has a way to deal with it.


    This is a good thing for Franz. For their own benefit, the nobles now need a promising monarch to reshape the majestic protection of their rights.


    ...


    The news of the Vienna rebellion has been passed to Franz, but only a day later than the government order.


    "Albrecht, something went wrong in Vienna, and there was a clash between the opponents of the demonstration and the army blocking them on March 7th, and the rebellion broke out in Vienna that evening."


    Upon hearing the news, Albrecht''s face changed, and he hurriedly asked, "How is the situation now, has the rebellion been suppressed?"


    Franz shook his head and said, "I don''t know yet. But the possibility of the rebellion being suppressed is very small. Prime Minister Metternich is old, and no one in the Vienna government has this responsibility!"


    The Austrian Empire is old and no one wants to bear the consequences of suppressing the rebellion.


    The emperor could not do the normal business. Whoever made this decision would mean the end of political life.


    This is not only from the enemy''s hacking, but also from the internal attack, the executioners, butchers, etc. will be charged a lot of overhead.


    In this case, in order to avoid becoming a scapegoat, many people would be afraid to order the **** suppression from the beginning of the rebellion.


    Basically, we have to wait for things to get serious. Everyone is aware of the threat before conservatives can work together to suppress it.


    This is the commonality of the old European empires. Take the Paris Revolution as an example. The death toll is just a single digit. Where is the revolution? It is clearly a village-scale fighting.


    The March Revolution in Vienna is almost the same. The casualties caused by the crossfire between the rebels and government forces are definitely not as many as those caused by rogues.


    The so-called military sympathy for the revolution in many history books maintains neutrality in the revolution. In fact, no one gave them an order to suppress it.


    In this era, "traffic depends on communication, communication depends on roaring". Information transmission is very inconvenient. No repression was ordered from the beginning. When the rebellion became loud, even the order to suppress the repression could not be passed.


    This is European politics. The officers at the bottom did not dare to decide. The suppression of the rebellion had to be reported at various levels, waiting for the cabinet to make a decision. When they made a decision, the daylily was cold.


    Albrecht sighed, looked in the direction of Vienna, and said helplessly: "Let''s speed it up!"


    "No need! At the current speed, we can reach Vienna the next morning, and even if we speed up, we will not be able to launch an attack at night!


    Vienna will not fall so fast. There are still so many police officers and five thousand city defense forces in the city. Even if they are all waste for a while, there should be no problem?


    I have ordered the court guards to make them more vigilant. A group of Wuhe people cannot attack! Franz explained


    It is impossible to march overnight. The troops must maintain sufficient physical strength, otherwise how can they ensure combat effectiveness?


    Franz''s military command capability, although only general, he still understood the "tiring principle".


    The main reason Albrecht wants to speed up is political. Originally, the city defense forces went out for training, causing the Vienna rebellion not to be suppressed in a timely manner, and his commander of the city defense forces would have to be blamed.


    Now that I have got the news, I haven''t rushed back as fast as possible, and it is politically tainted.


    All these responsibilities will be borne by his commander of the city defense army. He has nothing to do with Franz. Who makes him the coach?


    Franz also knows these issues, but now he can''t take risks, and it is the most important thing to fight down the rebellion steadily.


    The problem of carrying a blame, how many subordinates do the subordinates carry for the leader?


    "But now, the chaos is still a group of black people. If it is a long time, it may become a climate, it will not be easy to fight!" Albrecht thought for a while


    "Albrecht, don''t worry about this. I promise that the longer the chaos, the more chaotic the party will be, and the decision is impossible to integrate!" Franz said with confidence.


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 Chapter 35： Reverse black and white

    On March 9, 1848, Vienna became more and more chaotic. Burning and looting occurred from time to time, and the entire city was out of order.


    This is the third day of the revolution. Due to the conflict between the working class and the bourgeoisie, there have been many conflicts between the two parties because of their interests.


    If it weren''t for a common enemy, the two sides would have parted ways at this time. Even if they maintained a nominal alliance, the two sides would do things differently.


    There is no way to eat the revolution, so the first unlucky is the capitalists in the grain industry, whose grain shops were revolutionized by workers.


    Workers are usually crushed and cruel, and with the encouragement of people who are interested, at this time the thought of revenge also arises. Many people simply do nothing, and there is revenge and resentment.


    The supervisors were killed, the thugs raised by the capitalists were killed, and the spearhead of the revolution was directed at the bourgeoisie.


    With the first time, there is the second time. The capitalist''s hands were covered with the blood of the workers, and there was no one to guide them. Now someone is encouraged and can no longer hold back.


    Many union representatives who want to stop instantly become counter-revolutionary and capitalist runaways. No reason can stop them from revenge.


    Human desire is horrible. When everyone killed the first capitalist and divided his wealth, he couldn''t help it anymore.


    This stimulated contradictions between the two sides. In order to protect their own interests, the capitalists rushed to form their own revolutionary army, and there were many fires on both sides.


    The revolutionary army led by the bourgeoisie now targets the nobles of Vienna, while the revolutionary army of the working class revolutionizes the nobility and the capitalists.


    In a manor in Vienna, a large group of people have gathered at this time. All of them are the masters who want money and die. Those who are afraid of death have fled Vienna.


    An old man in a gargoyle said with a trembling voice: "Mr. Irving, what are we going to do now? The muddy legs put their targets on us. In just two days, 13 gentlemen have been killed!


    The robbed goods of everyone cannot be counted. If this situation continues, it will not be long before all of us are sitting! "


    Everyone set their sights on Irving. This revolution was planned by him. Now that the situation is out of control, everyone hopes that he can take effective measures.


    Irving looked at the crowd with a blue face, and he did not expect that this situation would evolve. His original purpose was to use the working class to kill his life and establish a bourgeois regime.


    It is a pity that the new government has not yet been established, and it has lost control underneath. The Revolutionary Party supported by it has not been able to fulfill the mission that everyone has given them.


    The union representatives they brought in couldn''t control the workers at all, and the revolution deviated from their planned trajectory from the beginning.


    "I also deeply regret the accidental killing of these thirteen soldiers. People can''t be resurrected if they die. May they rest in heaven!


    Their blood will not flow in vain, and we will recover this account. Including the loss of everyone''s property, what is paid now is to gain greater gains in the future.


    The current situation is very unfavorable. We have to start alternatives, send people to negotiate with the emperor, and prepare to suppress these chaotic parties! "


    Everyone was silent, and there was no other way to negotiate. Everyone is smart, knowing that the current situation is very bad for them, and the army is still loyal to the royal family.


    This time, I just caught a government off guard. If the city defense forces return, the situation may change.


    No one thinks that with the help of a group of Wu He people, they can win the regular army.


    Smart people are rational. If they find that the situation is not good, they naturally have to find a way to escape. Especially after the outbreak of internal contradictions, everyone''s revolutionary enthusiasm was even lower.


    It is OK to slay others'' lives. If you want to slay your own life, then you don''t have to discuss it.


    At this time, a young man in his twenties, wearing glasses, stood up and asked, "Mr. Irving, do you think it''s possible? Don''t forget, we have no retreat since the uprising.


    Think about how many nobles we executed in the past two days? You do n¡¯t know the chaotic relationship between the nobles. At this time, do you think the nobles will let us go?


    Even if we are let go now, how can we ensure that they do not settle accounts after the fall? Do you think our Majesty the Emperor of Epilepsy can make the decision? "


    Everyone who was ready to accept the reality and to compromise, at this time hesitated again.


    In this revolution, the aristocracy in Vienna can be said to have suffered heavy losses, and the enemies of both sides have ended.


    Even now they can use their strength to force the Vienna court to compromise. Once the city defense forces return, the strength comparison between the two sides will be reversed.


    The armed forces in their hands are not standing troops. Dissolution is sooner or later. If the two sides turn their faces, they will not have the strength to resist.


    This is different from their previous confrontation with Prime Minister Metternich. They are rules and do not use extraordinary means.


    Now that they have broken the rules themselves, can they still count on the nobles to follow the rules of the game?


    This is a very real problem. Even if they control the government, they have no strength to fight back from the nobles.


    After hearing the words of the young man, Irving''s face turned blue. How could he not have thought of these problems?


    However, the dead Taoist does not die poorly, to ensure that he can get away safely, he still has a way. In this uprising, he has already fished enough, and the big deal is exile.


    "Rams, everyone knows the problem you mentioned, and I can''t give a guarantee. But don''t forget that this time the aristocratic casualties are so large, and it''s not our hands?


    Obviously all of them are doing the mud. We organized the army just to protect ourselves and suppress the rebellion. This uprising has nothing to do with us.


    Are n¡¯t there some nobles who have supported our cause before? At this time they need to come forward, and give the rebellion a character first! "


    This upside-down black-and-white remark, Irving said nothing changed. Although self-deceiving, this is undoubtedly a good way to divert hatred.


    The aristocracy had to retaliate afterwards. It was totally a tragedy. In order to protect the interests of the class, it must be done, but this does not mean that all of them want revenge on the dead.


    Many people even celebrate this. Some families are absolutely dead, and they can pick up a title for nothing to inherit.


    As long as you find the back pot man, transfer the hatred, and spend a little bit more money, things will pass.


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 Chapter 36： Counterinsurgency and negotiation

    When the capitalists wanted to withdraw, it was too late, and Franz had returned to Vienna with his army.


    "Albrecht, it''s up to you!"


    Franz still has self-knowledge. If there is a strategy or something, this is okay. If he commands the army to fight, this is not known.


    It is estimated that based on more than two months of troop experience, I am afraid that he is not able to command the army. In order to ensure insurance, Franz decisively chose to let Albrecht go.


    Fortunately, in history, Albrecht is also a famous Austrian general. He defeated Italy with less victory and more in the Pu-Austrian war and defended the face of the Austrian powers.


    Albrecht smiled slightly and said with confidence: "Relax, Franz! It''s just a bunch of black people, it''s not difficult to defeat them!"


    Franz nodded. He had done so much preparation work. The intelligence organization had mixed the rebels ahead of time and created internal contradictions for the enemy. If they still could not win, the city defense forces would be dissolved.


    The military affairs were entrusted to Albrecht, and political issues could only be dealt with by Franz himself. Others could not afford this responsibility.


    "Take the third team as a vanguard and launch an attack!"


    With the order of Albrecht, a prelude to suppress the rebellion was started.


    Vienna at this time used a word to describe, that is-chaos!


    The insurgents, large and small, are fighting each other. When the city defense forces came over, many insurgents did not even know that the enemy had already come.


    At this time, they were really busy with robbery. At the beginning, everyone only started with nobles and capitalists. Even now, ordinary citizens are hardly spared.


    Either out of jealousy or out of interest, the military discipline disappeared, and even the commander could not restrain the army.


    When human beings are stimulated by the long-suppressed beastly nature, then everything will be different, and the destructive power that erupts at this time is often amazing.


    Due to the lack of strict organization, there is no binding force between each other. After the rogue rogues joined, they were quickly destroyed and became robbers and looters.


    The citizens of Vienna who were sympathetic to the revolution had only regrets at this time. Not only were they not even immune to the University of Vienna, which was known as the cradle of revolutionary thought.


    In order to avoid the harassment of the rebels, the school had to organize a student army to defend the campus. As for the revolutionary cause?


    Conservatives have far more students than revolutionaries. Seeing the tragic phenomenon outside this time, everyone remembered the Paris Revolution of 1789, and more than 30,000 people were sent to the guillotine in Paris alone.


    Prior to this, everyone thought that this was a lie fabricated by the government. After the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution, everyone finally realized that the revolution requires bloodshed.


    ...... (omitting 10,000 words, writing more on the dark side, easy to step on the line)


    Franz, who was still preparing for the aftermath at this time, had no idea what kind of devil he had released and what kind of harm he had caused to Vienna.


    Of course, even if he knew that he would still make the same choice, the Austrian empire had rotted, and if he did not break, then he would slowly die.


    Without this rebellion, it would take at least ten years to abolish serfdom and even face the counterattacks of nobles at all times. It is more likely that it will evolve into the incomplete reforms in Russian history.


    But now it''s different. The Vienna Revolution is just the beginning. Local revolutions will still come. For the safety of life and property, they can only recognize it with their noses.


    Like Lombardy, Venice, and Hungary, Franz is waiting for them to rebel. As long as the rebellion occurs, he will come to the field once to fight the local tyrants and solve the problem once and for all.


    Including the nobles and capitalists involved in the Vienna rebellion, he was not prepared to let go, and did not copy their homes. Where did Franz get the money to build the country?


    Is there really no money in Austria? This question is simply a fallacy.


    After the establishment of the Vienna system, until 1848, Austria''s economic development over the past three decades was still very good, and the total economic volume doubled.


    In this context, the wealth created by society is naturally indispensable. Unfortunately, the dividends of economic development have nothing to do with ordinary people, and wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few people.


    As a member of the vested interests, it is obviously impossible for Franz to attack them aggressively, but taking advantage of the opportunity of the revolution, it is still possible to eliminate some of the traitors.


    ...


    Hofburg Palace in Vienna


    Since receiving the terms of the bourgeois negotiations, the Grand Duke have breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, it is still important to save their lives, in case the rebels come in.


    They are used to pampering themselves, and they haven''t lived a good life, but they don''t want to go to the guillotine.


    Ferdinand I could not be the principal. The Prime Minister Metternich knew he was in trouble and ran ahead ahead. The count of Colonel is now unknown. The members of the Regent Committee here are Archduke Louis and Franz Carr.


    Undoubtedly, all the burdens now fall on Archduke Louis, and Archduke Franz-Carr could not be expected.


    Archbishop Louis said palely, "The capitalists have put forward the conditions, as long as we agree to dismiss the cabinet, implement constitutional government, open up the popular elections, abolish serfdom, confiscate the noble land to the farmers ...


    They helped us suppress the rebellion. Even the constitution has been formulated. This is a template everyone can look at! "


    He really didn''t dare to agree to these conditions. If all of them were agreed, then the capitalists would not rebel, but the nobles would revolt collectively.


    Don''t talk about Austria. In any country in the world, the land of the noble class is confiscated and distributed to the peasants without reason.


    The Austrian army is in the hands of the nobles. These big nobles have a large area of ??land. It is fine that the serfs have been released. Would n¡¯t those who have released the serfs have to be confiscated?


    Does this keep the nobles alive?


    Confiscated land, how will they mix up in the future?


    Go all capitalists?


    This is clearly to reform the capitalization of the aristocracy, and even take advantage of the first hand to make the aristocracy into the extremely poor class.


    In addition to economic interests, political reforms have not been discussed. The constitution of the bourgeoisie, the political rights of the aristocracy are not as good as ordinary people.


    There is no right to join the army, to participate in politics, or to become a member of parliament. These conditions are simply nonsense.


    Of course, this is negotiating. The sky-high price is required to repay the money. The initial quotations were just for trial. Even so, it makes everyone become enemies.


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 Chapter 37： Distress is flying

    Before the two sides reached a conclusion, the news that the city defense forces returned to Vienna and had begun to suppress the rebellion reached the Hofburg Palace.


    The negotiations were deadlocked directly, the strength comparison between the two sides changed, the initiative of the negotiations was transposed, and the Vienna court was no longer in a hurry to reach an agreement.


    The conditions proposed by the bourgeoisie are a disgrace to these archduke. If there is no choice, for the sake of small life, they may still recognize it with their noses.


    Now the main force of the city defense army has returned, and the troops around Vienna are also on their way. There is also a regiment of troops in the palace.


    By this time the danger had disappeared, and everyone''s minds had changed. Grand Duke Louis was unwilling to compromise with the capitalists.


    Even if it is to carry out political reform, it must be that they take the initiative to reform, rather than being forced to reform, which is very important.


    ...


    The speed of counterinsurgency was faster than Franz imagined. The Wuhe people are the Wuhe people. Their first reaction to the rebel army is not how to defeat the enemy but to run.


    There was no way. Initially, the rebels organized several resistances and were frightened by the city defense forces. Albrecht also deliberately let out the defeat, and passed the fear of failure.


    At the same time as the military offensive, Franz also took a political offensive. As the Crown Prince, he announced that the first evil must be investigated and the threat never asked.


    The Habsburgs were still very marketable in Austria this time. With Franz''s guarantee, many rebel soldiers who were wrapped in them simply surrendered.


    The citizens of Vienna, who have been scourged by the rebels, have now taken the initiative to provide convenience to the rebel army. Without the support of the people, the rebels have become rootless.


    Although the rebel army went well, Franz couldn''t be happier. Looking at the buildings with broken walls, he knew that after this battle, Vienna''s economy had gone backwards for at least five years.


    But at this time, Franz has no time to grieve, and he still needs to appease the people? After being scourged by the rebels, the hearts of the people of Vienna were fragile.


    As the Crown Prince, Franz naturally wanted to bring them spring-like warmth at this time, and rescue them from their pain.


    "Prince, the road to the palace has been cleared!" The guard said excitedly.


    Franz smiled slightly. This was good news, meaning that the overall situation had been set. The rebels had not been able to control the emperor, so failure became the foregone conclusion.


    "Send a message to Her Majesty the Emperor, I''ll pass after I''m done here!"


    Politics is dark in order to gain the greatest fruits of victory. Franz had to calm down the rebellion and stabilize the situation in the city before returning to victory.


    Otherwise, the Regent Committee would have to take the lead with him if he could not get it right. In front of his rights, he would not be interested in betting on the character of these politicians.


    Obviously, Franz didn''t know that Prime Minister Metternich had already run away, Earl Colloft was not in the palace, and only the Duke of Louis and his father were left on the Regent''s Committee.


    At this time, even Grand Duke Louis couldn''t do it? Unless Ferdinand I went to battle in person, Franz was the biggest political capital that was seized during the rebellion.


    ...


    A young man hurriedly urged: "Father, let''s go, it won''t be too late!"


    The middle-aged man looked dim, looked at his manor, and got helplessly on the carriage.


    That''s right, this is Owen, one of the big capitalists behind the rebellion. At this moment, he is no longer as old-fashioned as if he was a teenager.


    The city defense forces have just returned to counterinsurgency. They have not taken it seriously. In just a few days, the number of rebels has expanded to more than 50,000.


    But once we met, everyone knew that it was over. After letting go of their hands and feet, how could these gangs of Wuhe be regular opponents?


    Unlike the time of the initial rebellion, the soldiers were still very afraid and did not dare to attack them.


    At this time, the style of painting changed completely, the cannon was taken out, and it was directly bombarded in a crowded place. Where they have seen such battles, they have been confused and defeated before responding.


    "This time, I don''t know when I will be able to come back again. The hard-earned family business for decades has been lost!" Irving said with a sigh


    "It''s all this time, so why do you say so much, it''s a big deal to make a comeback in another place!" The young man said indifferently


    If it weren''t for his worries, he really thought he didn''t care.


    Although capital has no borders, it is actually not so easy to change places in this era.


    Without the long-term relationships, if I go to a strange place, I will be swallowed up.


    They haven''t done this kind of thing less. It can be said that all the original accumulation of capital was bloody.


    It stands to reason that big capitalists like Irving have no reason to participate in the revolution themselves. It was a pity that when the price was high, they invested too much money.


    If the revolution is not launched, most of their industries will become the stuff of the banks, and their vitality will be greatly weakened.


    The interests are moving. With the encouragement of their peers, Irving decided to let go and failed.


    At this time, now they really have to run. If he stays in Austria, even if the government doesn''t bother him, the costly colleagues will kill them.


    This rebellion will intensify internal contradictions in a short period of time. In addition to Franz''s arrangement, the internal strife of the capitalists is also a reason.


    Peers are enemies. Even at this time, capitalists want to crack down on competitors in order to monopolize the market alone.


    Borrowing a knife to kill is naturally the best choice. Take advantage of the opportunity of the revolution, plunder the opponent''s wealth, and even take it away, and then throw it to the government army.


    If the revolution is successful, then their plan will naturally succeed. It was a pity that in the end he fell short and saw that nothing could be done. Before the rebellion was suppressed, the wise man ran away.


    As long as you have money in Austria, most things can be settled. Rebellion is an exception.


    At this time, even if you have money, you cannot send it out. As long as it gets involved, don''t expect the Vienna government to soften.


    It''s not just Irving''s father and son who ran away. Everyone who participated in it, whether it was a capitalist, a nobleman, or a politician who wanted to speculate, fled from the vortex of Vienna.


    ...


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 Chapter 38： regent

    Time passed quickly, and by March 11, 1848, the rebels in Vienna had basically been wiped out, leaving the remaining small fish to the police.


    This sudden rebellion is coming fast and fast, but the impact has just begun, and many parts of Austria have begun to become unstable.


    Franz did not have the energy to pay attention to other regions. There are still nearly 40,000 prisoners in the hands of the rebel army. How to deal with these people is still a big problem.


    It is obviously impossible to kill, and he is not a murderer, these people have no **** hatred with him.


    It is not enough to let it go. Even if threatening never asks, they have also participated in the rebellion. If they don''t deal with it, what will someone do in the future?


    Fined?


    If they have money, they will not do this killer sale.


    It took less than two days from the beginning of the counterinsurgency to the end. These people were not die-hards. The real die-hards ran away long ago, and all those who stayed were abandoned.


    At this time, Albrecht came over, there was bloodshot in his eyes, apparently he hadn''t slept well these days.


    "Albrecht, what about the troop casualties?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Fortunately, there was not much warfare at this time. There were only 300 casualties!" Albrecht thought and said.


    "That''s all right, nothing is happening now, Albrecht, you go take a rest first!"


    Hearing the news, Franz was relieved that more than 300 casualties were still within his acceptance range.


    However, the casualties of the rebels were huge. More than 3,000 people were killed on the spot. The wounded among the captives were more than 5,000. All were lightly injured, and the seriously injured had become corpses.


    According to preliminary estimates, tens of thousands of people were killed in the rebellion in less than a week, and most of them were revolutionized by the so-called Revolutionary Party.


    The aristocratic residential area is now almost turning into a white ground, and the dead nobles that have been identified have exceeded three digits. It is estimated that this news will spread, and it is estimated that it will shock the entire European continent.


    The matter at hand was almost dealt with. Franz knew that it was time to go to Hofburg, and Austria''s power was waiting for him to receive it.


    With such a big mess, not only is Prime Minister Metternich going to get out of the way, even the Regent Committee is not necessary to keep it.


    By this time, all obstacles blocking Franz''s regency had been cleared.


    Both the aristocracy and the capitalists were hit hard this time, because the imperial power decline caused by Ferdinand I''s failure to govern, will now return to the hands of the Habsburgs.


    "Franz, you''re back. This time you did well!"


    Franz Franz-Karl, Franz''s father, was speaking, and Franz was very skeptical that he could say such a proficient word.


    But he soon understood that most of this was directed by his mother, Mrs. Sophie, to characterize the matter first.


    "Father, are you all right? Suddenly we heard the news of the rebellion in Vienna. We rushed back overnight. God bless, we finally caught up!" Franz said excitedly.


    Watching the performance of the father and the son, Archduke Louis was reticent, at this time it was too late to say anything.


    In this incident, the failure of the Regent Committee to play its due role has already dissatisfied the Vienna court.


    Including these Grand Duke, they have questioned the ability of the Regent''s Committee, and all of them highly praised Franz who brought his troops back in time to rebel.


    Of course, Archduke Albrecht, who commanded the counterinsurgency war, has been selectively ignored by them.


    Just because Franz is his own and the crown prince of the empire, if the Habsburgs don''t want their rights to fall by the wayside, supporting the Crown Prince''s regency is the best choice at this time.


    Someone is even planning to bring Ferdinand I to abdicate. With this rebellion, everyone was very afraid of the decline of the imperial power, for fear of another revolution.


    Yes, the rebellion in their hearts is a manifestation of the decline of imperial power. If the monarch''s majesty was still there, there would not be so many rebellions.


    If Franz wishes, he can now plan for Ferdinand I to abdicate, but he has a face, and he cannot do anything to force his uncle to abdicate.


    Moreover, Austria is now a gunpowder barrel. The Vienna rebellion just ignited the first Mars, followed by the Italian region rebellion, the Hungarian rebellion, the Dalmatian rebellion ...


    Every rebellion is a blow to Ferdinand I. By then, the conservative aristocrats will definitely not stand it.


    In history, Ferdinand I abdicated in this context. Successive rebellions scared Queen Anna, and the Habsburgs were also worried that their continued dominance in Austria would be shaken. Finally, they decided to let Fidel Dinant I abdicated.


    No, it is to persuade Ferdinand I to abdicate. However, considering the actual situation, Franz thinks that this persuasion is no different from making a decision for him.


    After saying hello to everyone, I entered the topic, the question of aftercare.


    "It''s hard for the Cabinet to blame for such a big thing. I recommend dismissing the Cabinet!" Duke Louis said beforehand


    "agree!"


    "agree!"


    ...


    There is no doubt that Prime Minister Metternich was dismissed in the unanimous vote.


    "The Rebellion in Vienna failed to fulfill its due responsibilities. I think it would be better to dissolve the Regency Committee." Franz Carl said openly.


    Anyway, he didn''t want to do it anymore. Since the establishment of the Regent''s Committee, he hasn''t really taken care of it. He just took this opportunity to disband him, so that he can be a happy rice bug.


    "agree!"


    "agree!"


    ...


    Grand Duke Louis wanted to scold his mother. You are all blindly involved in what you have, except the Emperor, who has the power to dissolve the Regency Committee, which is the Regency Committee itself.


    Unfortunately, at this time, two members of the Regent Committee were present, and one proposed to dissolve the Regent Committee. No matter whether the other Grand Duke had the right or not, everyone could make up the number.


    Hesitated for a while, but in the end Archduke Louis said helplessly: "Agree!"


    There is no way, this time his objection is invalid. Unless all members of the Regency Committee agree, there is no way to fight the Vienna court.


    This is obviously impossible. Grand Prince Franz Carr has no interest in politics, and no matter what the reason, he must support his son Regent.


    "I propose that after the dissolution of the Regency Committee, the Crown Prince Franz Joseph be regent!"


    Seeing nothing can be done, Grandpa Louis naturally thought of a stop loss, and very simply proposed the Crown Prince''s regency, indicating his position.


    "agree!"


    "agree!"


    ...


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 Chapter 39： First fire

    There is no market for "three please three words" in Europe. You don''t even need three words. You only need to refuse once and you will be beaten.


    Now that the regent has arrived, Franz will naturally not ask for trouble by himself, and took over the authority immediately, not giving the chance to repent.


    Immediately afterwards, Franz changed the subject.


    "You, the rebellion in Vienna has been suppressed, but I am afraid that it will soon be chaotic elsewhere in Austria. To avoid the collapse of the empire, we must take more aggressive action!"


    Everyone''s face changed, and the good mood of the rest of the life after the disaster no longer exists. How terrible was the collapse of the empire?


    As Austria''s great aristocracy, their interests are tied to this country, and once the empire collapses, everything they have will vanish.


    "Franz, isn''t it so bad?" Asked Grand Duke John with concern.


    "Yes, since the February Revolution in Paris, the whole of Europe has been crazy. Many regions, including Austria, are brewing revolutions.


    The bureaucrats of the empire have decayed, just like the Vienna rebellion, which could have been settled by the police, but eventually caused a tragedy on the earth, and tens of thousands of Austrians were killed, including hundreds of nobles!


    At this time, if we can''t take more positive measures, today''s Orleans dynasty is our tomorrow, and even worse! Franz threatened


    Can these scare them? Obviously it is impossible. Don''t think that these grandfathers are incompetent, just think that they are flickering, that is nonsense.


    Franz proposed this innately, which is to take advantage of the fact that everyone has just experienced the Vienna Revolution. At this time, the mentality has not recovered, and it is inevitable to be pessimistic when looking at problems.


    At this time, Franz exaggerated and used the inequality of information to create an illusion that the Austrian people are dissatisfied with the current political system and the distribution of benefits. If they do not reform, they will rebel, or they have already rebelled. Already.


    "Franz, can you tell us what''s going on outside?" Asked Grand Duke Louis.


    Obviously, he was also calmed by the news brought by Franz. The people in Vienna were not afraid of rebellion. If the people in other places followed the rebellion, it would be terrifying.


    After thinking about it, Franz said cautiously: "Well. After the February Revolution in Paris, the revolutionary parties in all European countries were encouraged, and major cities are surging undercurrents. Everyone knows this.


    After the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution on March 7, the revolutionary spirit in Austria rose. Although we successfully suppressed the rebellion, the planners behind the scenes ran away.


    What deserves our vigilance is that not only the Revolutionary Party but also the officials of the capitalists, aristocracy, and the municipal government participated in the Vienna Revolution.


    From the perspective of social strata, including workers, peasants, citizens, middle class, bourgeoisie, and aristocracy, this coverage is too broad.


    If it was not because it happened too suddenly and the internal contradictions of the chaotic party were serious, the Vienna Revolution would also be a success! "


    After hearing this news, everyone was dumbfounded that even nobles were involved in the revolution, which means that the current Vienna government is losing its foundation.


    Duke John quickly asked: "Franz, are you sure that nobles are involved in this rebellion? Is it an individual or ..."


    Franz said with a bitter smile: "There are 83 nobles currently confirmed to be involved in the rebellion, and the number that has not been identified may be even greater.


    The reason for their participation in the rebellion is very simple, that is, they are dissatisfied with the government''s inaction in the economic crisis, or that they have not been allowed to make money when they hoard. "


    "Are these bastards, don''t you know what you are doing? If the empire is finished, they can still have a good life!" Archduke Louis said angrily


    Others have also clamored with their enemies. This is smashing their own rice bowls. Without the Austrian Empire, can these nobles still have their current status?


    ...


    Franz explained: "I''m afraid this issue has something to do with our system, so that they can be fearless. Even if it fails, we can''t kill them all.


    If it succeeds, the new government will also establish them as members of interest groups. As for the glory of the nobility, if they still care, they will not participate! "


    The crowd was no longer talking. At this time, everyone found out that Franz''s knife was expected to damage the interests of the aristocratic class, and related to their own rights, no one was willing to give in.


    The only thing that didn''t change his face was Grand Prix Franz Carr. It seemed that he was playing soy sauce from beginning to end, as if these things had nothing to do with him, at this time he spoke.


    "Franz, what are you going to do?"


    The people''s faces changed slightly, but nothing was said. Before they were sure of Franz''s purpose, they didn''t have to stand up against it.


    "People who participated in the rebellion must be severely punished. The leaders among them were sent to the gallows, and others were sentenced according to the severity of the plot.


    Abolish all the titles of the nobles participating in the rebellion, confiscate all the property, and other specific disposal plans can be decided by the noble council! "


    Franz stated his purpose immediately, and he was not afraid that someone would object. This time the Vienna rebellion was a three-figure nobleman. If the rebels were not punished severely, their relatives and friends would not agree.


    For the aristocracy, the worst punishment was not the killing of the head, but the abolition of the confiscated land, which meant that the glory of the family was lost.


    Several grandfathers looked at each other, or Grandpa Louis said first: "Franz, this time involves too much, can you retain the title?"


    Franz shook his head and said, "If the handling is lighter this time, I am afraid that there will not be only so many people participating in the rebellion next time.


    And those who died, how can we explain? According to our preliminary statistics, I am afraid that there are more than a dozen noble family ancestral temples! "


    Everyone''s face changed greatly. "Absolute extinction" was definitely the most terrible consequence. Some aristocratic families were extinct because of this, and then something qualitative changed.


    During the Holy Roman Empire, if the emperor wanted to confiscate the nobles, they would face collective opposition from everyone. Now it is different in the Austrian era.


    The great aristocracy in the country is not so strong, there is no situation where several princes join forces, and even the emperor is powerless, so Franz dares to play like this.


    There will even be a part involved, as long as a member of the aristocratic family participates in the rebellion, it will be unlucky to follow, because there is no way to make it clear.


    Of course, if you are smart enough, there is no way you can avoid it. As long as you prove your worth before the liquidation is complete, Franz will be merciful.


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 Chapter 40： Wartime economic system

    After the rebellion in Vienna was suppressed, Franz immediately ordered the military to control the city, and then he was busy copying his home. This time, the implication was very wide, and he was confused for a while.


    In order to appease the people, Franz distributed relief food as soon as possible. Anyway, it was copied from the family, and it was divided, and he was not distressed at all.


    Food, coal and other daily necessities are now distributed free of charge. People who have just been stimulated are finally settled.


    For political needs, Franz also decisively characterized the rebellion and threw the blame on the capitalists.


    All the media in Vienna were controlled by him. At this time, all articles published were "vigilant against the conspiracy of capitalists", "the role of international mafia in the Vienna rebellion", "capitalists run their money" ...


    "Copying", "copying", or "copying". Now the most important work of the Austrian interim government is copying, capitalists and nobles involved in the rebellion. The industry is not all concentrated in Vienna, so this copying work is still a heavy task. far.


    Not waiting for Franz to appoint a cabinet, the news of the Lombardy rebellion spread to Vienna, which was a heavy blow to the conservative aristocracy.


    When alarmists became reality, then reform was inevitable, and the voices of reformers in the Austrian government rose again. To avoid the collapse of the empire, conservatives had to accept this reality.


    On March 18, 1848, Franz appointed Marquess Felix Schwarzenberg as Prime Minister;


    Appointed Karl Ludwig von Brook as Chancellor of the Exchequer;


    Appointed Stein, Count Leo von Tus-Hoek, as Minister of Education;


    Appointing Grand Duke Louis as Minister of Home Affairs;


    Appointment of Earl Kolov as Minister of State;


    Appoints Clemens-Metternich as Foreign Minister ...


    Franz has taken conservative measures with regard to Austria''s political reforms. He did not enlarge his tactics at the outset, as can be seen from this list.


    The political means are vividly displayed, a prime minister who advocates a strong suppression of the revolution, a minister of finance who advocates fiscal reforms, a minister of education who advocates education reforms, and conservative ministers of state and state affairs.


    Even for power checks and balances, Franz also recalled the infamous former Prime Minister Metternich as foreign minister.


    Of course, the main reason is that Metternich''s diplomacy is strong enough, and there are currently no more suitable candidates in Austria.


    The first thing the new government established was the aftermath of the Vienna insurgency.


    At present, this mode of distributing relief food is definitely not sustainable, but now capitalists are stuck in the revolution and cannot extricate themselves. One by one, they have no way to talk about restoring production.


    Now in this city, half of the population is unemployed. Without government relief supplies, Vienna will soon be in chaos.


    Franz presided over the cabinet meeting: "At present, the insurgency in Vienna has ended, and post-war reconstruction must begin immediately. Nearly 40,000 prisoners are waiting for our resettlement. What plans does the cabinet have?"


    No way, now is the critical moment. You must perform your duties just after you take office, but you do n¡¯t have time to familiarize yourself with the business.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "I propose a wartime economic system where the government takes over these ownerless factories and resumes production first to protect the employment of the people.


    Specific circumstances, we can fine-tune according to the actual situation, adjust the production line according to market demand to avoid waste! "


    Unsurprisingly, Austria was also a wartime economic system in history, and it passed the initial difficulties.


    What''s better now than in history is that Franz is quick enough to seize the capitalists'' hands and confiscate these factories directly.


    In other words, it is now dominated by the state-owned economic system. People at the bottom will certainly not oppose it, because state-owned enterprises cannot be as unscrupulous as private companies.


    "At present, the situation in Austria is very bad. There has been a rebellion in Italy and Hungary is also moving. It is necessary to adopt a wartime economic system.


    However, if so many factories have been confiscated by the government and our organization resumes production, labor costs will have to increase! Finance Minister Carl said.


    There is no doubt that the government is face-to-face. The laws it has made must be followed. The suspended Labour Protection Law must not be used as toilet paper now.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Labor costs have not increased much, based on the average wages of industrial workers in Vienna before the rebellion as the basic salary.


    In most industries, we can also adopt the piece-rate system, which requires more work and more labor to stimulate workers'' production enthusiasm. As labor wages increase, the products produced by workers will also increase.


    If we shift to the wartime economic system, the waste caused by market competition will cease to exist. As long as our management is not problematic, there should be no so-called losses! "


    There is no competition in the market. If production is carried out according to the plan, if all of them can make losses, or if the costs increase significantly, Franz will kill.


    Anyway, the planned economy is only a short-term one. Focus as much as possible on suppressing the rebellions in various places, at most two or three years. Isn''t the decline of the leadership so fast?


    As soon as the Crimean War broke out, Austria just took advantage of this war to pass on the pain of economic changes and rely on war money to heal wounds.


    With Carl''s eyes shining, they knew the economy, and if they adopted the piece rate system, they could perfectly avoid the Labor Protection Law.


    If 99% of the people''s salaries exceed this standard, the remaining 1% still have opinions.


    "His Highness''s suggestions are very good. In fact, all industries can adopt the piece-rate system, which requires the cooperation of multiple people, and can also be grouped, so that the production enthusiasm can be effectively exerted!" Carl said with a smile


    "Stop, this suggestion has nothing to do with me. This is what the experts have discovered through research. We must do a good job of explaining it to the outside world. As long as the workers get more money, there will be no problem in implementing it!" Lanz quickly stopped


    He doesn''t want to be scolded by Xiang in the future. No matter how beautifying it is, in essence, it is a more advanced form of exploitation, and if his identity is not hacked, it will be strange.


    It''s better to give it to the experts. Anyway, they are used to shamelessly, don''t care about the previous one.


    As long as they need it, they can come to any conclusion. Even Sun Wukong''s cemetery has been archeologically. The "piece count" system is really nothing.


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 Chapter 41： Dealing with prisoners of war

    Which expert proposed this, and everyone did not ask it very tacitly. Franz was unwilling to admit that he had proposed a "piece-rate system." People believed that he had principles and was unwilling to greedy others for their work.


    In this era, the "piece piece system" is undoubtedly progressive, which can release more productivity and break the tradition of "grinding foreign workers."


    We must know that in this era, capitalists used brutal methods to crack down on "foreign workers", and it was trivial to deduct wages.


    More often, they suffered a severe beating while deducting their wages, and there are not a handful of workers who are killed each year.


    Especially in mines, in order to stimulate everyone''s enthusiasm, many times capitalists will kill chickens and tamarins to deter others from working hard.


    These brutal methods are obviously impossible for the government to learn. Carl was worried that the government would directly lose money by managing the enterprise, that is, he was worried about the emergence of large-scale "grinding foreign workers."


    There are also many such cases in later generations. After a state-owned enterprise with a heavy loss became a private enterprise, it reduced its staff by half and doubled its production capacity.


    ...


    "What plans do you have for sentencing of captives?" Franz then asked.


    He decisively ignored the nobles and capitalists involved in the rebellion. These people basically ran almost the same, and were caught with stupid heads with less aura.


    As the leader of this rebellion, there is no need for trial at all, and when the rebellion was suppressed, it was already resolved.


    It can be said that as long as the rebels are middle-level or above officers, Franz is a sharp knife, and kills first.


    Except for those who did not release a shot, they took the initiative to run out and surrendered, and the other rebel leaders had a box lunch above the platoon leader.


    The suppression of the rebellion killed more than 3,000 rebels. The rebel leaders who were subsequently executed also had more than 2,000 people.


    There is no way. Insurgents have no human rights. As long as they are involved, the higher their status, the faster they die, but the ordinary people have not been held too strict.


    Even the Artillery Party, which advocated revolution at the University of Vienna, received box lunches and the army took over the campus. There was only one result of joining the Revolutionary Party and advocating revolutionary ideas.


    These orders were issued by Franz, but it is certainly not him who is the one who holds the blame. The cabinet has not yet been formed, and he issued the order in the name of the cabinet.


    If historians are interested, they will find that the people who issued these orders were prime ministers, and the Crown Prince, Franz, knew nothing.


    These are all minor problems. The people of Vienna were not badly affected this time. Everyone hated the Revolutionary Party and no one would sympathize with them.


    "His Highness, this rebellion is too implicated, and these captives must be severely punished and unscrupulous, in order to serve the purpose and deter the country!"


    Archduke Louise''s eyes were red, and he said fiercely, as if he had the same hatred with these people, and he could not wait to execute them all.


    Not only him, but also several other members of the Cabinet were expressions of enmity.


    Needless to say, Franz also knows that there are many relatives of the old nobles, and there must be their relatives and friends in the rebellion.


    If this is the case, it is not unbearable. The key is that the rebels also ransacked their home, the goods were taken away, and the loyal servants were killed.


    Even the youngest son of Archduke Louis, slowed down when he escaped because of bad luck, and was attacked by the rebels. This is the main reason for his anger.


    Prior to this, he also advocated betraying the party from a light hair, soothing the people, and stabilizing the domestic situation as soon as possible.


    At this time, when the pain of bereavement is involved, everything is different. First, at the aristocratic conference, all the nobles who participated in the rebellion were executed. At this time, even the captives did not want to let go.


    Franz was very aware of the causes and consequences of the rebellion, and he was more aware of his class position. Therefore, after catching the nobles who participated in the rebellion, he did not execute them immediately, but left them to the noble parliament.


    Most of the nobles'' participation in the rebellion was due to the stimulus of interests. In order to recover the losses, the most important work they did was actually burning bank data.


    Not only are Austria''s local financial institutions badly hit, but even the Vienna branch of international banks has not escaped.


    The bosses behind these financial institutions are also the main advocates of severe punishment of the insurgents, including the Vienna court.


    The profits in the financial field are so large. How could the Habsburg family as the local snakes not participate? In fact, many financial institutions in Austria have shares in the Habsburg family.


    At this time, it is obviously impossible to recover the losses. For this reason, Franz was in a hurry to form a cabinet. The main purpose was to put pressure on the cabinet and prevent the nobles from getting back their losses.


    After all, these were confiscated from the rebels. It was not clear who the original owner of the property was. In addition to the real property with the owner on the bright side, Franz was preparing to fill the treasury.


    If he returned to the Lord, he would guarantee that all the spoils would be quickly divided up by the aristocracy, and the greedy humanity Franz was not ready to test.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "It is necessary to severely punish the rebels, but most of these captives are workers. It is better to send them back to the factory to continue to create value for us.


    According to the seriousness of the plot, a fine was imposed and they were allowed to go to the factory to work and pay with wages. They would not be free until the fine was paid. "


    This is already the lightest punishment he can fight for. No one can live with the money, and the cabinet cannot refuse so many free labor.


    "This is a good way. We can''t kill all of them with so many people. It''s better to make good use of the waste!" Finance Minister Carl first agreed.


    With the rebellion in Vienna, there are more places where money is needed. He supports the proposals to increase fiscal revenue.


    "Yes, but where are the diehards? What if they do damage in the factory?" Archduke Louis reluctantly said.


    "This is simple. You can take a sitting system, divide them into groups, and let the workers supervise and report to each other. Those who report merit can reduce their sentences.


    No one reported being arrested, all of them sat together, all sent to the mine. Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl sneered


    Franz couldn''t help but want to like it. In fact, if there were not a series of rebellions in Austria, he was ready to send these prisoners to mines and build railways.


    Considering that there may be more prisoners in the future, these people are not die-hards, but also surrendered quickly under his call, so they were awarded the lightest punishment.


    "If you don''t have any better suggestions, then this is the thing!" Franz said calmly.


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 Chapter 42： Military preparation

    "His Highness, in view of the current domestic situation, I propose to immediately double the number of the Vienna City Defense Forces, and set up a 200,000 rebel army to suppress the domestic rebellion!" Prime Minister Felix said fiercely


    In suppressing the rebellion, everyone''s positions are the same, and no aristocrat likes the Revolutionary Party.


    "The proposal of Your Excellency the Prime Minister is very good. The City Defense Forces are replenishing. The waste that was previously inactive in the Vienna rebellion. I see them ordered to retire!


    It is urgent to set up the rebel army. Lieutenant General Albrecht did a good job in suppressing the Vienna rebellion. I think he will be responsible for it! "


    Franz did not hesitate to bring in the private goods, not only took the opportunity to clean up the maggots in the city defense army, replaced his own people, but also extended his hands to the rebel army to be formed soon.


    "His Royal Highness, the establishment of a major military rebellion is critical. Lieutenant General Albrecht may not be too busy. It is better to let Marshal Radsky and Prince Wendy Schgrez come back to preside over the whole situation." Felix fought.


    (Remarks: Marshal Radsky, Prince Wendy Schgrez rescued the Austrian Triad, the former suppressed the Italian rebellion, and the latter suppressed the Prague and Vienna rebellions)


    These two are big men in the Austrian army. If they return, Albrecht can only stand aside, and Prince Wendy Schgrez is the little sister-in-law of Felix, and it is even more impossible for him to return.


    However, this is not to be missed by Franz, who said immediately: "These two are indeed the best candidates. Unfortunately, the rebellion has already broken out in Lombardy. At this time, we transferred Marshal Radsky, who is responsible for counterinsurgency. How about it?


    In my opinion, Marshal Radkis is also appointed Governor of Lombardy and Venice, and he is fully responsible for the counterinsurgency work in Italy.


    An additional 50,000 troops will be mobilized from Austria to reinforce the Italian region in an effort to suppress the rebellion in the shortest possible time.


    And now that Bohemia (Czech Republic) is also unstable, we have transferred Prince Windisch Graz, who is responsible for suppressing a possible rebellion? "


    The front line needs them to command the suppression of the rebellion. This reason is very strong. Since Franz raised it, no one dares to change people easily, otherwise there must be responsibility for the front line if something goes wrong.


    Austria is still the Austria of the Habsburgs. Even if the Prime Minister Felix is ??very strong, he can only concede in the face of Franz''s insistence.


    Political struggle is very complicated, and today''s concessions mean that in the years to come, the Austrian government will focus on Franz and the cabinet will be in a subsidiary position.


    Seeing no objection, Franz said, "Given the special situation in Hungary, we must also take action.


    I propose to use Josip Jelacic as a senior Croatian official and concurrently the commander of the City Defense Forces;


    (Josip Jelacic rescued one of the Austrian triads, and his main achievements stabilized Croatia and participated in the suppression of the Vienna and Hungarian rebellions.)


    Appointed Julius Jacob von Heinau as high-ranking official in the Slovak region and commander of city defense in preparation for the town''s Hungarian rebellion. "


    (Note: Marshal Julius Jacob von Heinau, Austria, is known for his brutal suppression of the Italian and Hungarian rebellions, and has become: the executioner of Arad, the hyena of Brescia, and the Tiger of Habsburg.)


    Franz''s plan is very simple. It is to enable the heroes in the history of the Austrian rebellion in advance, and those failed buckets do not need to give the enemy a head.


    "His Royal Highness, now that the rebellion in Hungary has not yet occurred, we will do so, I am afraid it will have a great adverse effect!" Felix thought for a while and said


    He did not expect that at this time the Vienna government was still negotiating with the Hungarians, and the Crown Prince was directly preparing to suppress the rebellion, which was completely undermining the negotiations.


    However, once the Hungarians really rebelled, these arrangements were very useful. Croatia and Slovakia are the territory of the Hungarian kingdom in this era, but the people above are inclined to Austria.


    Taking control of these two places in advance is very useful for suppressing the Hungarian rebellion. In history, the Hungarian rebellion was suppressed, and the Croatian province used 40,000 troops.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Sir Prime Minister, do you think it would be good for the Hungarians to stay this way?


    In the past so many years, the Vienna government has made concessions to them many times. If such concessions continue, it might as well let them stand alone! "


    This is not nonsense. Hungary is now nominally part of the Austrian Empire, but taxes in the Hungarian region have nothing to do with the central government in Vienna. Even tariffs exist between Austria and Hungary.


    They even claimed that Austria was oppressing and exploiting Hungary, which was completely nonsense in Franz''s eyes.


    The Vienna government has obtained certain benefits from Hungary, but Austria protects Hungary''s security, so there is no need to collect protection fees?


    If it leaves Austria, Hungary will either be annexed by the Russians or the Ottomans, and the end result will only be worse than it is now.


    On the surface, Austria''s industry is more developed, and Hungary mainly develops agriculture and has become a market for Austrian goods.


    In fact, this era is weak meat and strong food. As a weak person, you cannot ask the strong one too much. Even for ordinary Hungarian people, the Habsburgs are still defenders of their interests.


    Under the current system, only the capitalists and aristocrats in Hungary are the ones whose real interests have been damaged. It is only the capitalists and aristocrats who have always wanted to be troubled.


    After the Great Revolution, some people once commented that the Hungarian Kingdom of more than 10 million people had only 500,000 Hungarian nations.


    In fact, half a million capitalists and aristocrats are actually exploiting and oppressing the Hungarians. Now Franz is ready to kill the maggots and distribute their land to the Hungarian people.


    So instead of suppressing the revolution this time, it will bring revolution to the Kingdom of Hungary and truly liberate more than 10 million ordinary Hungarian people.


    There will be bread and milk. In this regard, Franz considers himself a sacred cause.


    "His Royal Highness cannot say that, Hungary is our granary, and as an sacred part of the empire, we must not let them be independent!" Felix said seriously


    Franz said with a smile: "Prime Minister, don''t be so nervous, I just told the fact that Hungarians want reform, but all of this must be based on integration into Austria.


    Just want to gain, but not to pay the price, where is there such a good thing in the world? Rather than just pulling the skin with them every day, it is better to solve it all at once! "


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 Chapter 43： Forced reforms

    Prime Minister Felix is ??also a representative of the Austrian hawks, and he agrees with Franz''s views.


    The Hungarian problem will have to be resolved sooner or later, and compromise cannot solve the problem. Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. It simply makes Hungary artificially counteract and solves the problem directly by force.


    Austria did the same in history, but the Vienna government did not do it thoroughly, and in the end it showed mercy to the nobility.


    In this way, although it won the support of the noble class, it also lost the opportunity to completely solve the Hungarian problem, and Franz naturally learned a lesson.


    At this time, the Hungarian nation had not yet formed, and the Hungarian nation now has only half a million people with vested interests, and the remaining 13 million people have no ethnicity.


    The Hungarian nation can only take shape until the dual empire is established. During this period, the Hungarian nobles and capitalists did not consider the people at the bottom to be part of them.


    Not to mention the people at the bottom, a group of illiterate people work hard every day to survive, who has the energy to care about what the nation is?


    Even in the Hungarian rebellion of 1848, when they raised the nationalist flag, they did not figure out what nationalism was. Most of the so-called Hungarian people did not know Hungarian at all, let alone Hungarian culture.


    Nationalism was actually exported to them by the French, whose main purpose was to upset Austria so that France could realize its strategy of dominating Italy.


    This can be reflected in many places. The Southern European region has not completed the national integration, and the Vienna government has to pay direct responsibility. If it is not their inaction, there are not so many bad things in later generations.


    "His Royal Highness, the situation in Austria is unstable now. If the Hungarians reverse this time, our military pressure will be too great!" Foreign Minister Metternich objected.


    Franz smiled slightly, knowing that Metternich had always liked to use political means to solve problems, which was both good and bad.


    By political means, Metternich has created Austria''s 30 years of glory and maintained its position as a power in the European continent. It has also accumulated many contradictions that can be resolved at one time.


    For example: In the Galician Revolution of 1846, the Vienna government could solve the problem at one time. As a result, the government chose to compromise with the aristocracy and left the contradictions behind.


    "I know, but once I miss this opportunity, I am afraid that the Hungarians will continue to consume it with us. Now the Vienna government has become their scapegoat and bear the anger of the people from the bottom.


    Austria is old, we have too many internal contradictions, and this empire will be brought down sooner or later if it is not completely resolved.


    The current military pressure is not without solutions. As soon as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates with the Russians, we need the support of the Tsarist government.


    If the situation continues to deteriorate, I would rather compromise with the French and the Prussians than with the domestic rebellion! "


    Franz expressed his dissatisfaction with Metternich''s previous administration and told everyone that he was determined to suppress the rebellion.


    This answer is similar to that of Prime Minister Felix''s political proposition. Historically, because Vienna was lost, the domestic situation was even more critical. At that time, the Vienna government decided to abandon Northern Italy.


    It was only that Marshal Radkis refused to execute the orders of the Vienna government and did not withdraw troops from the Italian region, insisting on suppressing the revolution.


    The current situation has not yet reached that point, and the price that Austria has to pay is much smaller, not to mention the recognition of the Sardinian kingdom as a French sphere of influence.


    At this time, the domestic situation in France was also chaotic enough. As the cradle of the revolution, the banner of the revolution fluttered in many cities in France, and it was simply incapable of waging war.


    Not to mention the Kingdom of Prussia, the situation in the country is not much better than Austria, the Great Revolution of 1848, but they are not missing.


    If not two competitors were unlucky, then 1848 would be the end of the Austrian Empire.


    ...


    "His Highness, the current situation in Austria, we must carry out an internal reform, and the serf problem is an inevitable problem." Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl broke through the window paper


    All the people present were nobles. As a member of the vested interest group, this reform was cutting their flesh, and many people''s faces were not so good.


    However, everyone knows people, knowing that it is no longer possible to reform in Austria, and no one is against it.


    Franz knew that this reform plan could only be put forward by himself, otherwise if these people were to preside over the reform, it would be another incomplete reform.


    "The abolition of serfdom is a historical trend. The biggest problem now is how to deal with the lives of serfs after the abolition of serfdom?


    The solution to this situation is clear to everyone: let the serfs get the land and protect their basic needs.


    But now the land is owned by the owner. There is no extra land in Austria to give them. The road in front of us has actually passed by the British and the French.


    Either redeem the noble land, or forcefully deprive the noble land through revolution. I think no one wants to be forcibly deprived of land, so we actually only have one choice. "


    There is no doubt that Franz knew that his **** should be seated over there, and put the question to rest, waiting for the response of the cabinet members.


    In addition, the Schwarzenberg family, where Prime Minister Felix is ??located, has 470,000 hectares of land. Now, not only the abolition of serfdom, but also the idea of ??their land, no one would be happy to change it.


    "His Highness, it is easy to abolish serfdom, but to deprive the nobles of their land, this is ..."


    Waiting for Grandpa Louis to finish, Franz interrupted: "I have no intention of forcibly depriving all the nobles of land.


    In view of the current situation, I think it can be done in two situations. All the nobles who participate in the insurgency or help the insurgents, all deprived of land and nationalized.


    This part of the land will be leased to farmers and allowed for redemption. The ownership of these lands can be purchased by installments.


    But nobles who are still loyal to the emperor, naturally cannot be treated so harshly. I recommend buying land from everyone, but not forcing it.


    But in return, after the abolition of serfdom, nobles who refused to redeem must provide jobs to serfs, turning them into hired farmers or workers, to avoid causing social unrest.


    In order to ensure the stability of the country, the national land rent must not exceed five levels of annual income. After the reform is completed, nobles must also pay taxes! "


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 Chapter 44： Reform bill (seeking votes)

    The free distribution of land does not exist. If this is the case, then it is no wonder that the nobles can balance their hearts?


    Moreover, Franz''s story of fighting against Mi Qi is not unheard of. Such reforms have progressed so far that they have been too late.


    With the advancement of industrialization, Austria also needs to turn farmers into workers. If everyone has released land, who wants to work in cities?


    Europe is not Asia, and the per capita land area is not low. The income on the land is sufficient for them to fill their stomachs. The living standards of workers in this era are not as good as those of farmers.


    After listening to Franz''s reform plan, everyone was relieved. Obviously, this reform plan took care of the interests of the aristocracy.


    After the reform, even if everyone''s interests are lost, they are still acceptable. The aristocrats who participated in the rebellion are sorry, they are not in the consideration.


    "His Royal Highness, this reform plan is generally not a problem, but it is possible to remove the restriction on land lease income. We can leave these issues to the market to decide!" Duke Louis proposed


    Franz shook his head and said, "No, if it is not restricted, I am afraid that this is no different from before the reform. We cannot guarantee that all nobles will have integrity.


    If there are a few greedy idiots messing around, our reform will soon fail. The serf riot now is the best negative teaching material. "


    The aristocracy''s greed, Franz was unwilling to teach. If it was hundreds of years ago, maybe you can look forward to it, now you don''t have to think about it.


    Considering Austria''s special national conditions, he has made concessions. To the greatest extent possible, the interests of all people were taken into account, and the matter of abolishing the privileges of the nobility had not yet been raised.


    For social stability, Franz also had to choose warm water to cook frogs, and first resolve the biggest contradiction in the country.


    Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "This reform, I think most of the nobles can accept it, and the rest we can do ideological work.


    If anyone insists on refusing, we will not force it. In the event of a rebellion, they will be responsible for the safety of their personal and property. The Empire will not protect the greedy stupid! "


    It''s no surprise that the **** determines the head and becomes the Prime Minister of Austria, and Felix must consider the issue from the government''s standpoint.


    Under the condition that his own interests are not impaired, he also does not have a good opinion of those who hinder the progress of the empire. In contrast, Archduke Louis has not changed his position.


    The former Prime Minister Metternich aside, only left a bitter smile. If he insisted on reform at the beginning, I am afraid it is another situation now.


    The Cabinet reached agreement on serfdom reform. This means that many people are going to be unlucky. The policies implemented by the Vienna government before the Metternich era have completely changed at this time.


    Neither Felix nor Franz could tolerate a clue of incompetent bureaucrats, and soon the Vienna government would usher in a big purge.


    Franz had thought about the crime, so he checked corruption and accepted bribes. There were few clean Austrian officials anyway. With this reason, more than 90% of Austrian officials could go to jail.


    Of course, the crackdown will certainly not be so wide. Only those idiots who are greedy, incompetent, and not long-sighted will be finished. As long as other people can efficiently complete the task of government deployment, they will be considered temporary.


    Whether the accounts will be calculated after the fall will require the Austrian government''s finances. If the finances are really difficult, Franz will kill the pigs.


    In consideration of national interests, at this time the cabinet also has to find a way to combat the nobility of Italy and Hungary.


    The local power is too great to be conducive to the authority of the central government. These things do not need to be said by Franz, everyone will do it very tacitly.


    The situation in Austria is already very serious. The Lombardy and Venice areas have reversed and are currently being suppressed.


    There was another riot in Galicia, the Czechs wanted autonomy, and the Hungarians formed a cabinet of responsibility. Even if they did not play the banner of rebellion, there was actually no difference.


    In addition, other places are not so peaceful. The Croats are now confused. They were originally part of the Hungarian Kingdom, and as a result the emerging Hungarian people excluded them from the scope of their rights.


    There is polarization in the people, some want to stay in Hungary, and others want to join Austria and become an autonomous province.


    Fortunately, they are also loyal supporters of the Habsburgs, which is worth encouraging.


    The people in Dammatia are no longer able to live. The locals are poor, the nobles and capitalists have been squeezed a little bit harder, and the hunger has intensified.


    Revolutionary parties have also appeared in Slovenia, and there has also been chaos to varying degrees in Transylvania and Slovakia. There is almost no peace in Austria as a whole.


    It is this special situation in history that forced the Austrian government to reform.


    It was only that Vienna fell and it was too late to regain the reputation of the Habsburgs, which had to be rebelled against the strength of the nobles.


    This also caused excessive reforms to tilt toward the aristocracy, and the government also made concessions to local forces, which laid a hidden danger for the collapse of the empire.


    It is different now, the Vienna rebellion was quickly extinguished, the power of the nobility was also hit, and the authority of the central government was not severely damaged.


    The military strength in the hands of the Austrian government is much stronger than in the same period in history. No suppression of the Vienna rebellion and the deployment of local troops are the basis for Franz''s response to the crisis.


    On March 19, 1848, the Vienna government issued the Abolition of Serfdom Act, which allowed all peasants to automatically obtain free citizenship and enjoy corresponding rights and obligations.


    The controversial serfdom problem has finally been resolved, and from now on all forced labor will be banned in Austria, with the exception of criminals.


    On March 20th, the Vienna government introduced the "Land Redemption Act" to encourage nobles to sell land to the government, but no enforcement is required.


    The government leases the land to farmers, and allows farmers to purchase the leased land in installments for up to forty years. After the payment is paid, land ownership can be obtained.


    If something goes wrong halfway through, farmers can apply for a refund unconditionally, and land desertion is prohibited during this period.


    The Vienna government is still dominated by the aristocracy, and it is impossible to give itself to the revolution.


    Franz is a realist. When it is time to compromise, he must compromise. He has no radical desire to confiscate the aristocratic land, which cannot be done.


    Just look at how many noble officers the army has and how many noble employees are in the government, and he knows what to do.


    (I want a recommendation ticket, feel cold?)


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 Chapter 45： Legal weapon

    On March 21st, the Vienna government introduced the "Land Lease Act", which stipulates that farmers have the right to lease land. The maximum rent must not exceed 50% of the land revenue.


    This is to protect the most basic survival rights of farmers. Without restrictions, it is estimated that it will not be long before another hunger bursts.


    On March 22, the Vienna government issued the Law on Servant Placement and Security, which requires nobles to provide minimum living security for released serfs and solve the employment problem of farmers.


    That is: the peasant''s right to live in the existing house must not be deprived; lease the land to the peasant, or hire the peasant to guarantee employment.


    In order to avoid capitalist aristocracy''s looting, on March 23, 1848, the Vienna government introduced the "Prohibition of Usury Act".


    The bill stipulates that: any type of loan in Austria, the annual interest rate must not exceed 35 percent; and loans for vulnerable groups such as farmers and workers must not exceed 25 percent.


    For any personal loan, the interest is calculated based on the actual amount received.


    Since May 1, 1848, any usury contract is considered invalid and has no legal effect, which means that it can not be repaid. For usury contracts that have been signed, the law only protects income within the legal scope.


    This is a precautionary measure. In fact, when enacting this law, members of the cabinet did not think that nobles would take advantage of the fire. Usually, such things are only done by capitalists.


    Well, Franz did not argue with them on this issue. The big aristocrats would definitely not do it. With such a small profit, it is not worth dirtying their hands. The little aristocracy may not be.


    There are also poor people among the nobles. Every year a group of nobles in Europe go bankrupt. These people can ignore the noble glory.


    Since it is a crackdown on capitalists, there is naturally a lot of unfavorable clauses on offenders in this ban on usury. For example, the penalties are terrible.


    As long as you catch the usury, you will confiscate all the property first, and take a walk inside the prison. The minimum is three years. It is not a dream indefinitely.


    On March 25, the Vienna government introduced the "Minimum Wage Law", a subsidiary act of the "Labor Protection Law", which sets the minimum wage standard.


    Because the economic development of each region is different, the first announcement is only the minimum wage in the Vienna area, that is: male workers 4.5 rupiahs per week, female workers 2.5 rupiahs per week, child labor 45 cleats per week.


    (Note: 1 shield here = 11.6828 grams of silver = 60 Kretz)


    Franz is still very pragmatic. He has not worked out a wage that exceeds the actual situation. This wage standard can only meet their living needs. Workers still need to work overtime if they want a better life.


    The use of child labor, including what he hates most, has not been resolved.


    There is no way. This is the current situation in Austria. It is easy to ban factories from using child labor, but after losing economic resources, the lives of these children are a big problem.


    However, these laws still have a positive effect, slightly improving the treatment of workers, and protecting the workers'' survival needs, of course, this just protects the right to survival.


    If you want to get a better life and wait for the further development of productivity, this is determined by social reality. Without reducing labor costs, the company''s products will lose competitiveness.


    ...


    It can be said that 1848 was the legislative year in Austria, and Franz may have become accustomed to the legal society and was very keen on legislation.


    In March alone, Franz promulgated fifteen laws, and almost every day after his regency, new laws were promulgated.


    From the abolition of serfdom in the beginning to the rights and interests of workers in the later period, there were special laws and regulations.


    Regardless of other functions, these laws first sent Austrian reforms to Huyou, everyone thought that the intensity of this reform must be earth-shaking.


    Franz successfully passed the legislation to divert the public''s attention because the coverage of the law was too broad. At the same time as the introduction of the law, it also satisfied the interests of serfs and workers.


    The confrontation between the people and the government has improved, and the revolution has unknowingly lost its mass foundation. Of course, it is only the first change in the Vienna area, and other areas need time to ferment.


    These are all future things. The Austrian government has just received good news. The Berlin Revolution broke out on March 18, and Prussia was caught in the tide of revolution.


    Even if you are unlucky, that mood is definitely unpleasant. At this time, another unlucky egg is added, and everyone''s mood is much more comfortable.


    Of course, worrying about the Prussian kingdom''s robbery is the most important factor. Now that the Berlin Revolution has broken out, it is naturally impossible for Prussia to do things at this time.


    The good mood of the people didn''t last long, and the Czech region was again in trouble. Don''t think that Franz knows that the big capitalists in the Czech region are Austrians. This is no wonder if they don''t have their shadow.


    Now it is necessary not only to establish a unified Czech parliament, but also to establish an independent National Guard. At the same time, Czech is required to have the same status as German.


    There is no doubt that the requirements of such a secession state have not been negotiated, and the Vienna government cannot agree to split Austria.


    Now the intelligence personnel are recording the list of nobles and capitalists involved in the event, and Franz is ready to operate the Czech region.


    The biggest problem for ordinary people in this era is to eat enough food. Any request other than that is directed by someone.


    Franz has always dismissed the small and middle bourgeoisie and the working class in history books. Can the exploiting and the exploiting classes have the same needs?


    The Austrian government is promoting labor protection laws. At this time, workers have no reason to oppose the government''s fight for their rights?


    According to the information returned, the main crowds in the demonstrations in Prague were students and the middle and small bourgeoisie. The workers just took the parade as work and took money to do things.


    "Her Prime Minister, what will the Cabinet do about the parade in Prague?"


    Franz ignored the conditions they proposed. It was impossible to agree, and there was no need to discuss them.


    "We have ordered the Prague government to arrest the mastermind of the conspiracy, and the cabinet has given Prince Windisch Graz an order to prepare him to suppress the rebellion!" Felix said aggressively.


    At this time, it was impossible for the Vienna government to make concessions. He was too lazy to do even Xu and Snaketail. The Czech region is different from other regions. Now there is no revolutionary mass foundation here.


    In his opinion, this was a counterattack by some nobles and capitalists who were dissatisfied with the reforms of the Vienna government. After all, once the Czech Kingdom was established, these bills did not need to be implemented.


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 Chapter 46： Abolish local tariffs

    By 1848, the Czech region had become one of Austria''s industrial centers. With the development of industry, the wealth of capitalists had also greatly increased.


    The outbreak of the demonstration was actually a mismatch between the wealth and political status of the capitalists, and they were not willing to speak politically.


    The Austrian government has continuously issued new bills, which sacrificed the interests of capitalists to a certain extent, and catalyzed the Prague demonstrations.


    In Franz''s view, these people probably lived in the pastimes of the Metternich era. Those who forgot to set the rules of the game can also modify the rules of the game at any time.


    Now the Austrian government has said that it will not play this game. Those who follow me will be prosperous and those who oppose me will die. Whoever has an opinion will engage in it.


    Of course, everyone is a civilized person. It''s impossible to play so much. It''s still something to do to give the sweet dates.


    "Given the current domestic situation, I propose to abolish local tariffs and ease dissatisfaction among capitalists!" Finance Minister Carl proposed


    At present, there are local tariffs in Austria. The main place is Hungary. Other local tariffs have been abolished.


    In fact, it is not right to put the responsibility for tariffs between Hungary and Austria on the Vienna government. As early as the last century, Austria was preparing to abolish tariffs in various parts of the country. As a result, it was opposed by Hungarian nobles and capitalists.


    Austria''s economic development is unbalanced. In industrially developed regions, capitalists naturally advocate the abolition of local tariffs, while in the backward regions of Hungary, capitalists still expect local protection?


    Of course, Hungary is not without its abolition of local tariffs. For example, capitalists in the food industry want to abolish tariffs.


    Hungarian taxes have nothing to do with the Vienna government, they all collect their own money.


    There is no doubt that the Hungarian aristocracy can get a share of local tariffs, which is also the biggest obstacle to abolishing local tariffs.


    The purpose of Carl''s present proposal is obviously not simple. In addition to buying the hearts of some capitalists, he also warns the Hungarian aristocracy.


    At this time, the Vienna government still believed that the nobles dominated the Kingdom of Hungary, and the capitalists on the surface were all white gloves.


    Franz didn''t mean to correct that there were too many aristocrats in Hungary, accounting for 4% of the total population, and most Hungarian capitalists have another status-nobility.


    If they are not suppressed, according to their death attributes, it is estimated that the Hungarian problem will cause him a headache in the future.


    This point in history has proven that from Austria to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they have been suffering from the Hungarian problem. If the Hungarian people did not support the Hapsburg family, they would have been independent.


    "Yes, Austria is a unified country. The existence of local tariffs is against the trend!"


    There is no doubt that at this time Franz did not mind making the Hungarian rebellion more fierce.


    The interests of Hungarian workers and peasants, and the reforms carried out by the Austrian government have actually been met.


    Pulling one faction against another, uniting the majority, and cracking down on a handful, is always politically correct.


    Next, he will continue to issue laws to clear the obstacles to the economic development of the bourgeoisie and shake the determination of the capitalists to rebel.


    The abolition of local tariffs only harmed the interests of the big nobles. The small nobles were not qualified to profit from them, and even their interests were lost. Without the tariffs, their food would be more competitive.


    This is not enough. To allow the Hungarians to participate in the rebellion together is to involve most of the aristocracy.


    "My Highness, I''m afraid this will not work. The abolition of Hungary''s tariffs will have an impact on Austria''s grain industry and affect the income of Austrian farmers!" Said Grand Duke Louis.


    Franz suddenly remembered that the abolition of tariffs with Hungary, not the peasants, but the nobles who owned large tracts of land. The price of food would definitely fall after one more competitor.


    Franz hesitated a little bit. Would you like to stimulate the domestic nobility at this time? Serfdom has just been abolished, and now Hungary''s food is coming in to impact food prices. Will it hit their bottom line?


    At this time, the Prime Minister Felix helped to make a decision.


    "Since 1846, the price of grain in Austria has been rising. For the stability of the country, we need to control the price of grain within a reasonable range.


    In the long run, the entry of Hungarian food into Austria is also a good thing. Falling food prices can help us stabilize the people''s hearts as soon as possible.


    Moreover, after the abolition of tariffs, Austrian industrial and commercial products will become more competitive after entering Hungary, which will help restore the trauma brought by the economy! "


    Franz is assured that the prime minister of this big tyrant does not mind the decline in food prices, so the bottom line of the nobles may be much lower.


    Historically, it seems that Austria also abolished the tariff system during this period. It is not clear which year Franz will be.


    "The Prime Minister is right. The abolition of tariffs now will allow the Austrian economy to recover as quickly as possible, which is very important to us.


    Because of the war, our fiscal revenue will probably be greatly reduced this year. If the property of the rebels is not confiscated, I am afraid that the government will go bankrupt.


    The next counter-insurgency war will definitely cost money, and I am afraid that this money will be a waste of money. We must find a way to reduce revenue.


    Now that we have so many factories in our hands, we must run them as soon as possible. The Hungarian market is essential! Foreign Minister Metternich said.


    Well, Austria is really short of money. Before the March revolution, the Vienna government owed 748 million rupiah of national debt, and there are still about 600 million to 650 million rupiah of debt. (1 shield is about 11.6928 grams of silver)


    Don''t get me wrong, it''s not that Franz has paid back, but that the creditors are gone.


    Because of the insurgency, many debts were scuttled in the flames of war, and many more debtors became wanted criminals. The rebel army also seized a large amount of bonds, and Franz burned them directly.


    There are two types of national debt issued by the Austrian government: real-name system and anonymous system. Wanted criminals of real-name system national debt will not come to account, and registered-state government bonds can also be changed.


    Counting on the Hungarian market to restore Austria''s economy is idealistic.


    Franz believed that Hungarian capitalists would not mind doing business with Austria, even if a revolution broke out.


    On the issue of war, how to ensure transportation safety? Who has the heart to buy these goods? You ca n¡¯t sell arms to Hungarians, right?


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 Chapter 47： First Italian-Austrian War breaks out

    On March 27, 1848, the Vienna government announced the abolition of local tariffs and prohibited local governments from collecting tariffs in any name. The Hungarian representative in Vienna slammed the door on the spot.


    Don''t be surprised. Although the Hungarians have proposed to abolish local tariffs in the conditions, their request is that Austria abolish unilaterally, rather than saying that Hungary will also abandon Austrian tariffs.


    Otherwise, there is no need to argue about this issue. As early as the Maria Reformation of 1795, the abolition of local tariffs was proposed. By 1848, it had been abolished elsewhere.


    The tariff was extended by Hungary because of obstruction by interest groups. The truth of the matter and external propaganda are basically two concepts. The Spring and Autumn styles are also applicable in Europe.


    Otherwise, there is no need to wait until the Hungarian revolution is suppressed before the Vienna government abolishes tariffs with Hungary.


    ...


    Wave after wave is rising again!


    The problems in the Czech region have not yet been resolved. Another bad news came to Vienna, and the Kingdom of Sardinia declared war on Austria!


    On the evening of March 23, King Sardinia''s Charlie Albert delivered a speech on the square of the Royal Palace to declare war on Austria. Because of the war, the news arrived in Vienna on the 27th.


    "Are we sending reinforcements to Marshal Radkis?" Franz asked


    After suppressing the rebellion in Vienna, the Austrian government deployed 50,000 troops to reinforce Marshal Radkis.


    This was originally prepared by Franz in order to deal with the war with the Kingdom of Sardinia, otherwise the suppression of the Austrian Italian rebellion would not be necessary.


    If there is no reinforcements, it is estimated that it will be the same as in history. Marshal Radsky relies on a small number of troops and the Italians to fight the Italians after the domestic reinforcements arrive.


    The situation is different now. The Vienna rebellion has been suppressed in advance. Other rebellions have not yet erupted. Austria still has the power to invest in the Italian battlefield.


    "I arrived in the Venice area the afternoon before yesterday, and now I have started suppressing the rebellion!" Felix said with a pale expression.


    A small Sardinian kingdom, at this time also dared to come to challenge Austria, this is just too old to break ground.


    Franz shook his head. This time the Italians opposed the Olympics, but it was not just a Sardinian kingdom. The Papal States, the Principality of Tuscany, and the Kingdom of Naples were forced to participate in the war.


    The ambassadors of Austria to Italy''s states have all heard the news that they should strengthen their vigilance at home.


    "Send the order to Marshal Radkis, let him watch the fight, where the fight is, and if you need reinforcements, let him wait another month!" Franz thought about it and said


    In military matters, he did not discuss it with the cabinet. These people are all laymen, and military literacy is probably not as good as him.


    The risks of lay leaders and insiders are too great. After the revolution, the telegraph lines in Vienna and Italy were damaged.


    Franz is not clear about the specific situation on the Italian battlefield. The only thing he can do now is to delegate power and provide logistical support for Marshal Radkis.


    In history, he suppressed this Italian rebellion and defeated the troops of the Italian states. Now Austria has a greater advantage and has no reason to lose.


    Since the suppression of the Vienna rebellion, the Austrian government has expanded its military preparations. In addition to suppressing the revolution, it is also worried that foreign forces will take advantage of the fire.


    Sometimes, Franz really wanted to send troops directly to Tutu, the nobles and capitalists who might rebel, and then carry out a land reform, and everything was solved.


    Unfortunately, this is impossible. Even the nobles who participated in the rebellion must be handed over to the aristocratic council, let alone those who have not yet rebelled?


    So far, there are only twelve rebellious nobles who have been executed by the aristocratic parliament. The crime is actually to kill the nobles with despicable means in an attempt to confuse them to seize their title!


    Well, Franz has nothing to say, this is the result of the great efforts of Grand Prince Louis in the aristocratic parliament because of the pain of bereavement.


    Of course, Franz did not do nothing, at least the 28 nobles identified as extinct, all property was temporarily returned to the state, and all sideline heirs must not inherit the title until they have proved that they have nothing to do with their killings. .


    Unfortunately, this is an unsolvable question. As long as an application for inheritance is made, there is a motive for committing the crime.


    You did not participate in the rebellion, did your relatives and friends participate? Really not. Your neighbours participated, and perhaps someone you know did, and they could not elute your suspicions.


    Franz did not make his own head, and determined that their right to elute suspicions was given to the aristocratic council. As long as nobles who can surpass eight floors have found that you have no suspicion and are the legal first heirs, they can inherit the title.


    The relationship between the nobles is too chaotic. There are a lot of relatives with inheritance rights. Anyone has the problem of red eye disease. It is difficult to smooth the internal problems.


    As long as there is a problem with the first heir, then the title and fiefdom will be the second heir.


    Because of the marriage of the nobility, the first and second heirs are often not a family, and may even be hostile, which is even more difficult.


    Whoever does not have a group of relatives and friends, it is not difficult at all to want to inherit the title, but to prevent others from inheriting the title.


    ...


    "His Royal Highness, if all the major powers in Italy participate in the battle, Marshal Radkis''s strength will probably be insufficient, should we draw another support from another place?" Felix suggested.


    "The Italians are not monolithic. They are forced to send troops by public opinion, and they are still bargaining.


    I guess they won''t launch an attack unless the Revolutionaries agree to merge with them.


    In the Italian region, we have already deployed 40,000 troops, plus these 50,000 reinforcements. We don''t need to defeat the enemy, but dealing with the enemy for a period of time is not a problem.


    At present, the domestic situation is also unstable. If we continue to draw troops, in the event of rebellion in other areas, we will be exhausted.


    Marshal Radkis can be told not to care about gains and losses in one city and one place, as long as he can finally win, it is okay to lose some places now. "


    Franz still resisted the temptation to beat the Italian quickly, and chose to play steadily.


    Historically, Marshal Radkis did not have any preparations. When the Vienna government ordered the abandonment of Italy, they were able to continue to fight, and now there is no reason to lose the reinforcements.


    Franz didn''t know what the combat effectiveness of the Austrian army was, but thinking about the record of the Italian army made him feel relieved.


    Austria and Italy have fought so many times in history, except that the original owner personally commanded and the French-Italian coalition lost PK, at other times, Austria smashed Italy, including the rotten Austro-Hungarian Empire in later generations, and it was also possible to slay Italy .


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 Chapter 48： Lure the enemy deeper

    In Lombardy, the situation is very unfavorable to Austria. The Italian-Austrian war is definitely not as simple as recorded in the history books. There are bourgeois and noble rebellions inside, and enemy forces outside.


    The reinforcements sent by the Vienna government were suppressing the rebellion in Venice at this time. Only one Austrian division reached the front line. Marshal Radkis now has less than 30,000 troops.


    This number is double that of the same period in history. Otherwise, it would have been retreating from Milan as long as in history.


    Taking a closer look at the map on the table, and considering the current international situation, Marshal Radkis made a surprising decision at the military conference.


    "Order the troops to be ready, we will give up Milan on April 1st!"


    "What? Lord Marshal, are you sure this is not a joke?" Vic asked somehow incredulously.


    "How much will Vic, I''m pretty sure what I''m doing!" Marshal Radkis said without change.


    "But, Marshal, we are not at the point where we have to retreat. Once the rebellion in the Venetian region is suppressed, our reinforcements will arrive and there will be no problem in blocking the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Vic asked somehow.


    This is not the suspicion of Victor alone. Many of the officers present felt that it was difficult to accept. Why did they retreat if they could win?


    "It''s very simple. We can block the offensive of the Kingdom of Sardinia, but we can''t defeat the enemy''s ability when we are worried about internal and external problems.


    The Lombard party has already colluded with the Kingdom of Sardinia, and if our two sides confront each other for a long time, the rebellion will continue.


    This also involves political and economic aspects. In short, the Vienna government has authorized me to deal with Italy with full authority. You just need to execute the order! Marshal Radkis explained coldly


    The pressure to abandon Lombardy is absolutely not small, and it will even cause a series of chain reactions. Under normal circumstances, this responsibility is not what generals are willing to bear.


    Marshal Radkis dared to do so, and it had nothing to do with the orders from the Vienna government. As long as the final victory, don''t care about the city''s gains and losses.


    In his view, this is a high-level government in Vienna, and also found the crisis in the Italian theater. If the problem cannot be solved as soon as possible, then the Papal States, the Principality of Tuscany, and the Kingdom of Naples will all come.


    To deal with the Kingdom of Sardinia and the insurgents alone, Marshal Radkis''s forces are still sufficient. Once these states have joined the war, it is dangerous.


    Rather than abandoning the Lombardy region first, the Kingdom of Sardinia occupied these sites, and the other three states of Italy would not participate in the war.


    Anyway, they all declared war due to public opinion. The main armies of several states have not yet dispatched. Now they are all volunteers who are organized by the people.


    If the kingdom of Sardinia occupied these areas, the folk explanations passed, even if it was out of envy, jealousy and hatred, they would not send troops to fight the Sardinian kingdom.


    There will be internal fighting without external troubles, and the internal contradictions of the Italian states are also not small. Now it is only the political needs to transfer the hatred of the people to Austria.


    However, this situation cannot continue, and everything can be deceived, but the stomach can''t be deceived. People always have to eat.


    The economic crisis is still going on. The number of unemployed in Italy is quite large. If this problem cannot be solved, contradictions will still erupt.


    Apart from Italians, the attitudes of Britain and France are also a problem.


    The French hoped that Lombardy and Venice would be independent and that while driving Austria away, they did not want Italy to be unified.


    The British wanted a unified Italy that could balance France and Austria, but they didn''t want to see Austria collapse.


    While weakening Austria, it is also necessary to preserve Austria''s strength, which can block the Russians'' expansion.


    In this context, once the Kingdom of Sardinia captures Lombardy, the two sides will definitely merge, and the French''s position will change with it, from current support to hostility.


    The British''s support for the Kingdom of Sardinia will only remain verbal. They will let the Kingdom of Sardinia take care of it when it is good. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Sardinia kidnapped by public opinion can only continue to fight.


    After the contraction of the front, Marshal Radkis had more troops, but the front of the Sardinian kingdom was extended.


    The newly-occupied Lombardy could not provide them with supplies, but mainly rely on domestic transportation, which is definitely a pressure on the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    While fighting against Austria, they must feed the people of Lombardy, or they will be rebellious if they are hungry.


    Without the substantive support of Britain and France, three other states were not involved in the war. The end of this war is already doomed. The kingdom of Sardinia has limited national power, and there is no way to compare it with Austria.


    Marshal Radkis was confident that with the strength in his hand, he would defeat the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, then recapture the Lombardy region, and even burn the war to the kingdom of Sardinia.


    Strategically, this time it is not retreat, but to lure the enemy deeper.


    Of course, Franz gave him a private letter asking him to eliminate all the chaos in Austrian Italy as much as possible, which is why he made up his mind.


    The word "chaos" is not so simple. Marshal Radkis clearly refers to the capitalists and nobles in Italy. Without these people''s exploitation of the people, where is the rebellion?


    Lombardy was merged into the Kingdom of Sardinia. It is estimated that the vast majority of nobles and capitalists will fall to the Kingdom of Sardinia and liquidate after the war. These people can become members of the chaos.


    Taking their property to buy the hearts of the people, Austrian Italy will soon stabilize. After all, the people of Lombardy are Germans who enter Italy. Without the barriers of the upper class, it is much less difficult to carry out ethnic integration.


    There are advantages and disadvantages, Marshal Radkis does not need to consider so much. Anyway, he has already seen the positive side, and can solve the Italian problem once and for all.


    For the ultimate victory, both Lombardy and Venice can temporarily give up, as long as it is finally collected, he is still a hero of Austria.


    A sound broke out in the quiet conference room, and a middle-aged general stood up and said, "Hello Marshal, maybe we can do something to prevent the Kingdom of Sardinia from occupying Lombardy so easily!"


    "Edmund, what plans do you have?" Marshal Radkis asked with interest.


    "Marshal, since the people of Lombardy welcome the Italians so much, we might as well help propagate them and make their impression of the Kingdom of Sardinia better!" Said Lieutenant General Edmond Leopold Friedrich with a sneer.


    ...


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 Chapter 49： The low-end version of ‘Fighting Tyrant’

    In Austria in 1848, the revolution seemed to be a trend in this country, and it was not smooth everywhere.


    On March 28, a rebellion broke out in Dalmatia. Fortunately, the locals suppressed the revolution themselves before the Austrian government sent troops to suppress it.


    Looking at the information in his hands, Franz felt like a group of grass and mud horses ran past. This time, the self-defense forces organized by the local government launched the rebellion. The local capitalists and serfs helped the government suppress the revolution.


    In other words, nobles and nationalists launched a rebellion, and the capitalists and serfs suppressed them.


    This rebellion was mainly because the local aristocracy was dissatisfied with the government''s damage to their interests in the reform. With the encouragement of nationalists, they stupidly announced the revolution.


    Such stupid things are not uncommon in ancient times, modern times, and foreign countries. Franz is no stranger now.


    Every year, there are several nobles in Austria who drink too much wine, and they declare independence. After they wake up, they immediately cancel their independence and run over to plead with the emperor.


    Born in continental Europe, these idiots are lucky, but the emperor usually doesn''t take them like it without causing serious consequences.


    It was normal for serfs to help suppress the aristocratic rebellion. The Vienna government announced the abolition of serfdom and gave them personal freedom. These nobles actually wanted to continue to enslave them.


    Then it goes without saying that we must suppress it. This is fighting for freedom.


    This group of nobles also armed their serfs to revolutionize, which is why Franz thought they were stupid.


    Franz was surprised only by the fact that the local capitalists were standing with the Vienna government, and they were doing their best to help suppress the rebellion, and it was still so fast that it seemed to be premeditated in advance.


    Even Franz suspected that it might be that the nobles and the capitalists had said that everyone would start a revolution together. As a result, the capitalists could not do anything and sold them.


    Dalmatia''s sense of existence in Austria is very low. It belongs to a kind of optional frontier province. Its economy is backward and it has no strategic value. It is easy to be ignored.


    Looking at the frantic face of Franz, Prime Minister Felix gave the answer.


    "His Highness, this time the Dalmatian rebellion was brought out by aristocratic officials of the local government. They are trying to gain greater power under the banner of loyalty to the royal family.


    After the interests were damaged, these **** actually wanted to join Trieste to rebel and prepare to establish a country with the rebellion in Italy.


    But they forgot that the National Guard was loyal to the empire, and the rebellion was doomed from the beginning.


    Moreover, their geographical location determined that they depended heavily on the empire economically, and once they became independent, they would soon decline.


    It is an inevitable result for capitalists to part ways with them for their own benefit. "


    Franz nodded thoughtfully. It is more likely that the capitalists felt that the success rate of the rebellion was too low and could not obtain greater benefits, so they sold their comrades-in-arms.


    Why is the aristocracy in Dalmatia so stupid, Franz can only be attributed to the lack of reading and too many rice buckets, coupled with the desire to smoke and lose his mind.


    "Then send someone to copy the house first, at the same time reward the heroes who participated in the suppression of the rebellion, and immediately implement the abolition of slavery bill.


    Active capitalists were exempted from taxes this year, and part of the land was given to serfs who participated in the suppression of the rebellion. The dead and wounded would be given a pension to their families. "


    (The bill to abolish serfdom also takes time to implement and cannot be completed immediately, so the serfs have not been completely liberated)


    Franz is setting a typical example. No matter what their purpose or motivation is, the act of helping the empire to suppress the rebellion must be promoted.


    In particular, the rewards for serfs must be publicized, and it is best to make the whole Austrian know.


    At this time, Franz had decided to launch the land, mobilizing workers and peasants to fight against reactionary aristocrats and capitalists to see who else followed them.


    "Your Highness, isn''t it good? Just give the capitalists a reward. For the serfs, we have given them freedom. There is no need to give land!"


    At this time, Prime Minister Felix stood on his own class stand, and he did not want this to happen.


    This means that if the emperor acquires the weapon to destroy the noble class, the monarchy''s rights will be further expanded, and the noble''s right to speak politically will be limited.


    "Prime Minister, this is not expedient. The rebellion in Italy has not yet been annihilated, and those flamboyants want to take advantage of the fire.


    Rebellions can erupt in Prague at any time, and the Poles in Galicia are rushing, and ambitious Hungarians are preparing to further divide the country.


    Now we need to unite all the forces that can be united, wipe out all these chaotic parties, and naturally reward our heroes. What does it take to pay a little land for this? "


    There is no doubt that Franz is pretending to be confused. Anyway, as long as the current situation speaks, the aristocracy has no reason to object.


    If all the nobles did not participate in the rebellion, then Franz really did not take them. Now that some aristocrats have rebelled, as the regent''s crown prince, he has reason to doubt the loyalty of the aristocracy.


    In this context, he supported the serfs who were about to obtain the status of free people, and it made sense.


    These people are all illiterate, and the concept of judging right from wrong is very simple, either black or white.


    Just give them land and let them have enough food. Then in the next few decades, these people will be Franz''s most loyal subjects, and even their descendants will be advocates of the Habsburgs.


    Any ruler needs the foundation to support their rule. At present, the foundation of the Austrian Empire is aristocracy, which will not change for a long time. Franz just added a peasant behind the aristocracy.


    These issues are just a matter for politicians to consider. Most aristocrats will not think so far, and no one will believe them even if they say so.


    After hesitating, Prime Minister Felix chose to give in.


    Unlike in history, his prime minister is now appointed by Franz, and his voice in the government is not so high. If you want to counter monarchy with relative power, as in history, don''t dream.


    Seeing the Prime Minister''s acquiescence, Franz will naturally not be aggressive. It''s enough to achieve the goal. It is not easy for people to help each other, but it is better to respect it.


    Then the Austrian version of "smashing local tyrants into fields" began. What was wrong was "suppression of insurgent subfields". Those who did not participate in rebellion did not need to worry about being subfielded.


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 Chapter 50： Frankfurt Conference

    On March 1, 1848, a conference of state liberals was held in Heidelberg on the initiative of Baden and Wurttemberg bourgeois liberals.


    A total of 51 people attended the meeting, most of them were representatives of the South German state, of which 4 were Prussians and only 1 Austrian.


    The meeting passed the "Declaration to the German People" and decided to set up a seven-member committee to prepare the German Preparatory Parliament. (Predecessor of the Frankfurt Conference)


    There is no doubt that this meeting is represented for Austria.


    No matter what other people think, Franz will not admit the legitimacy of this meeting anyway. I was too busy dealing with domestic issues and ignored these issues. Now that the internal crisis is under control, it is time to get involved in the affairs of the German region.


    Unlike in history, the Austrian bourgeoisie was hit hard, and the rest were trembling and trembling, for fear of being killed by the government. Who would dare to come out at this time?


    The Frankfurt conference is coming, but the Austrian representative has not been elected. Instead, a group of wanted criminals are preparing to attend the conference.


    Franz didn''t know what the capitalists thought, and from the beginning it was doomed to failure. How can legitimacy be recognized without the recognition of governments?


    "Prime Minister, what do you think of the torment of capitalists this time?" Franz asked


    "Her Royal Highness, I don''t think it''s necessary to pay attention to this meeting. This meeting was originally illegal, and we just didn''t admit it!" Prime Minister Felix said calmly.


    Austria in this era, as well as the great capital, has the strongest national strength in many German states.


    Franz frowned, apparently he was not satisfied with the answer, and the Austrian government did the same in history. The consequences were quite serious. The parliament passed the German proposal and excluded Austria.


    In the eyes of Franz, the Prussian kingdom was behind the scenes, otherwise Austria would not be excluded from the beginning.


    "Her Prime Minister, do you really think so? If we don''t intervene, I guess the outcome of the conference must be the establishment of a small German empire that excludes Austria.


    Regardless of whether the meeting is illegal or not, the influence caused by the people is unquestionable, and perhaps there is no obvious feeling in Austria.


    But in other regions, the influence has begun to spread. Once the people accept this theory, it will lay the foundation for Prussia to unify the above regions in the future. Foreign Minister Metternich frowned.


    The "European coachman" was not called in vain. Although he did not think that the German region could be unified, Metternich, who pursued European balance, also opposed anyone to unify Germany.


    Now that the kingdom of Prussia is very strong, if it continues to create opportunities for them, it will not be a problem for them to annex North Germany.


    This is a very big threat for Austria. Historically, Metternich had left politics in this period, lost his right to speak, and was unable to stop all this.


    He is still serving as Austria''s foreign minister, and of course something must be done at this time, and disrupting the Frankfurt conference is the first step.


    This is also the purpose of Franz putting him in the cabinet. In diplomacy, few people in the world can compare with him, although the "Vienna system" he created has collapsed.


    "Mr. Metternich, please don''t be alarmist here. What are these capitalists, can they represent public opinion?


    Governments will not recognize their legitimacy. This so-called German parliament cannot afford rights in Frankfurt! "Felix went head-to-head.


    "Don''t forget, the influence of the capitalists in the people, through the newspapers in their hands, they can influence public opinion in a region. As far as I know, the Prussian government will soon make a sideline to them.


    Once the conditions on both sides are met, the capitalists will support the Prussian kingdom to unify the little German region, then we will have a battle with the Kingdom of Prussia! Metternich said almost bark


    ...


    Seeing the two people blushing with red ears, they were about to fight, Franz quickly scolded: "Shut up for me. Today is for you to discuss, not to hear you quarrel!"


    On the surface, Franz was very angry, but in fact he was happy. No monarch wants his men to be iron, not to mention Franz is not an emperor now.


    As the regent''s crown prince, once the cabinets were united, Franz was about to be suspended. For the sake of balance of power, he also cannot let the members of the cabinet hold a group.


    One is the former Prime Minister who has been in charge of Austria for more than 20 years, and the other is a powerful current Prime Minister. When two powerful people are in conflict with each other, conflicts will inevitably occur.


    "Well, to be on the safe side, whether it''s a Prussian conspiracy or not, we must destroy the meeting, at least to minimize its influence.


    If you have any ideas, just come forward. Our time is precious, every minute wasted is a crime! "


    Franz was still biased towards Metternich, the later generation of the Little German Empire, and the position of the Frankfurt Conference was artificially magnified.


    It is estimated that only those who have personally experienced know how effective it is. Franz didn''t want to try it, he just destroyed it.


    Anyway, because of the customs union, Austria has limited influence among the capitalists in the German region, far less than the Kingdom of Prussia. It is undoubtedly impossible to reach an agreement in favor of one''s side by this meeting.


    "Otherwise, if we send people to propose the formation of the North and South German Empire, if we promise the South German states and do not interfere in their internal affairs, the success will still be very high!" Chancellor of Finance Carr said tentatively


    "It is useless. We may have the slightest chance of persuading South German states, but at the meeting of the representatives of the bourgeoisie, it is absolutely impossible to pass!


    Moreover, to persuade them, the price we paid was too great, and in the end it was just a nominal unification. "Mettne shook his head and said


    Franz was tempted. If the Federal Republic of South Germany was formed, there would be nothing for the Prussians. Because of religious beliefs, there was actually a clear gap between North and South Germany.


    Even if it is just a unity in name, in fact everyone still does their own thing, and can still use economic means to penetrate and slowly affect their politics.


    Unfortunately, it is not the time to wait until at least Austria has dealt with internal contradictions, otherwise speaking has no confidence.


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 Chapter 51： Which is important, political or military?

    "Otherwise, we will also hold a German Federal Assembly, invite governments to participate, and discuss the issue of German regional integration.


    I believe that the influence of government-level meetings is definitely not comparable to a group of capitalists! Archduke Louis suggested


    "But such a conference cannot produce results. The interests of different countries are different. It is almost impossible to reach an agreement!" Prime Minister Felix frowned.


    There is another way that everyone is very acquainted with without mentioning that is to impose diplomatic pressure to forcibly dissolve the capitalists'' parliament.


    The probability of success is too low. Now many states in the German region are undergoing a revolution. The Frankfurt region is actually under the control of the capitalists, unless they send troops over.


    This is obviously impossible. If this energy is available, Franz might as well suppress the domestic rebellion and restore national strength earlier.


    "We can contact the states in the German region to directly declare the Frankfurt meeting illegal and refuse to acknowledge any agreement they have reached!" Metternich thought for a moment


    Historically, Austria did the same, but it was a constitution formulated by the Frankfurt Conference in 1849, which made the monarchies unavoidable. Finally, Austria, Prussia, Bavaria and other countries together denied their legitimacy.


    However, there are still 29 German states, forced by domestic public opinion, to accept this constitution, which is also the legal basis of Prussia''s ability to unify Germany.


    This is not contradictory, and although there is a Prussian shadow behind this meeting, it does not represent the royal position. Prussia is not an iron plate, and various forces criss-cross inside.


    "So let''s send a bunch of capitalists in to make trouble, ask a bunch of complicated questions, delay time as much as possible, and prevent them from reaching an agreement. After we have resolved the domestic contradictions, look for their obscurity!"


    Franz finally came up with a bad idea. The Frankfurt conference was already full of internal contradictions and kept arguing every day.


    If the Austrian representative has deliberately delayed time in the past, it will be even harder to reach an agreement. Historically, the draft constitution was only issued in March 1849.


    Delaying time a little further, it should be enough to deal with internal contradictions. The strength of the Austrian government is now much stronger than in the same period in history.


    "His Royal Highness, in fact, we can fight public opinion with them. The bourgeoisie is organizing this meeting, and they cannot represent the German people.


    It is just that they are using the resources in their hands to build momentum, and even the so-called representatives are not mostly elected by the people themselves.


    We can expose the atrocities of the capitalists and declare to the public that it is a conspiracy of the capitalists to turn everyone into slave workers. Metternich added


    Franz smiled and thought, "It is indeed a strong man who has dominated the situation in Europe for more than 30 years. It is indeed a right choice for Metternich to serve as Foreign Minister!"


    What is the capitalist''s goods, do you still need to say? Don''t have too much black history, you can collect a lot of information casually.


    Explode the black materials of the participants and keep them in fame.


    By that time, the decisions made at the Frankfurt Conference will be stabbed and the capitalists'' sinister intentions will be exposed, then everything will be different.


    Whoever dares to propose to exclude Austria from Germany is a sinner who is trying to split Germany. No matter what other people think, those who advocate the Great German will certainly think so.


    When the two ideas of Germany and Germany collide, internal struggles occur among the capitalists. Even if they are unwilling to fight, the representative of Austria can cause trouble?


    Scandals can be created without scandals, such as proposing to pass some capitalist-biased bills, not afraid that the conference will not pass, and turning the Frankfurt conference into a joke.


    The background of the convening of this conference itself was that some state governments were unable to suppress the domestic revolutionary movements, and then they were allowed to convene the conference. The main purpose was to divert attention.


    When the revolution was in full swing, a large group of capitalists were not engaged in domestic affairs and ran to Frankfurt to hold a meeting, which had to be reminiscent of people.


    Don''t look at the fact that their representatives are democratically elected, in fact they are all nonsense.


    Holding a popular election this year is not that simple. Governments of all countries will block as long as they are not fools, and the vast majority of election activities will not go smoothly.


    So from the beginning, this meeting has nothing to do with the general public, they just represent the interests of the capitalists.


    ...


    While everyone was discussing how to disrupt the Frankfurt conference, a middle-aged officer hurriedly came and was shocked outside:


    "Your Highness, urgent military information!"


    Franz frowned and said, "Bring in the battle report!"


    Cabinet meetings can''t be rushed, except for emergency military situations, but Franz still needs to agree.


    After receiving the battle report, Franz took a serious look at it. Milan had fallen behind, and the Lombardy region was almost completely occupied. Now the war has reached the Venice region.


    After reading the battle report, Franz gave it directly to the Prime Minister for circulation by cabinet members.


    The content of this battle report is very vague, and many things are not explained clearly.


    Except for the internal and external attacks by the Italians, the Austrian army lost its land and suffered heavy losses. Even the specific losses and the reasons for the failure were not explained.


    Franz knows that this is not the style of Marshal Radkis. Even if the front line fails, he will not even write a battle report.


    Under normal circumstances, there is always a call for help in the defeat. Marshal Radkis also called for help on the battle report, but there was no requirement to send reinforcements immediately, which meant that the country would take care of it!


    There is only one explanation for what he is planning. For confidentiality, many key places have been hidden.


    "His Highness, it is not the time to defeat this battle!" Foreign Minister Metternich frowned.


    It''s really not the time that they are preparing to disrupt the Frankfurt conference? A defeat defeated Austria''s popularity a bit.


    Even when connected to diplomatic negotiations with other countries, Austria will be at a disadvantage.


    Looking at the map, combined with what happened in history, Franz seemed to understand Marshal Radkis'' plan.


    All European politicians know that the current situation at home and abroad does not allow Austria to fail on the Italian battlefield.


    Under this circumstance, Marshal Radkis did the opposite and enticed the enemy deeply. The military feasibility is very high.


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 Chapter 52： Aftercare (for tickets)

    Which is more important, political or military?


    There is no exact answer to this question.


    Militaryly, Marshal Radkis'' decision was completely correct, but it was politically wrong.


    His withdrawal from the outside world seems to be that Austria has lost on the battlefield, or that the Austrian Empire has decayed.


    This will increase confidence among domestic ambitionists and make the domestic situation more complicated. At the same time, Austria''s international status will be shaken internationally.


    "So far, it''s useless to say more!"


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated with Britain and France first, and they should not be allowed to give substantial support to the Kingdom of Sardinia. The focus is on the French. When necessary, we can let the French enter Northern Italy." Franz said without hesitation


    Deep in his heart, he also supports Marshal Radkis'' approach. As long as he can win the war, is it worth paying a little?


    The negative political influence will not let the cabinet be blameless. Anyway, the regent crown prince is still young and a five-good youth, and the public will not scold him.


    Prime Minister Felix''s face was gloomy and terrible. Unfortunately, Marshal Radkis was far away in Venice. Even if he had any anger, there was no place to scream?


    You can''t order now, let Marshal Radkis recapture Lombardy right away? War is not child''s play, how can it be taken for granted?


    Would you like to be replaced? This idea flickered in his mind. Changing the battle will be a taboo for soldiers. Don''t say that the crown prince will definitely not agree, even he dare not take this risk?


    Franz has already stated his attitude, addressing the aftermath first. If this war is won, then Marshal Radkis is a hero and a hero of Austria. On the contrary, it goes without saying that the consequences are very serious.


    "His Highness, the French are not concerned. Since the end of the anti-French war, the strength of the French Army has been limited, and they have only broken free after the February Revolution in Paris.


    At present, the internal struggle in France is serious. Conservatives who are unwilling to fail are fighting back. The French are too diligent and they support at least part of the supplies.


    On the contrary, the British are very troublesome. They are less affected by the revolution and have the power to interfere in the Italian battlefield. We have a good relationship with the British. At this time, we should win their support! "


    On the surface, this is indeed the case. Since the Metternich era, the diplomatic relations between Austria and Britain have been good. Everyone wants to maintain the balance of continental Europe.


    For the same political purpose, the relationship between the two sides is naturally good. Austria has always been an English ally in maintaining the balance of the European continent.


    Metternich shook his head and said, "The Prime Minister, from the stand of the British, establishes a unified Italian kingdom, while balancing Austria and France, is more in their interest.


    It is almost impossible for us to get their support on this issue, and it would be nice to be able to keep the British neutral. "


    I have thoroughly studied the Englishman Metternich. All relationships are vain. Only interests are the most reliable.


    Everyone is an ally in maintaining European balance, but the Britons don''t need a strong Austria, they just need an Austria that can block the expansion of the Russians.


    None of them took France to heart. Although the Vienna system collapsed, the vigilance of France over France has not disappeared.


    News of the February Revolution in Paris reached St. Petersburg, and Tsar Nicholas I wanted to intervene, but he had to give up this plan because of financial constraints.


    However, the Tsarist government announced that it had severed diplomatic relations with France. Before the Russian ambassador to France, Kiselev, warned the Paris government to require the French to abide by the territorial boundaries established by the Vienna Conference and the Paris Peace Treaty.


    The British have also expressed concern on this issue, and are still watching the foreign policy of the Paris government, and have not recognized their legitimacy.


    In this context, if the French government dares to send troops to Italy, it is likely to set off a new round of anti-French war. Obviously, the Paris government does not have the courage.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl suddenly said: "His Royal Highness, our war with the Kingdom of Sardinia has just begun. Even if the British were to support the Kingdom of Sardinia, they were not so efficient.


    At this time, our biggest problem is still in the country. The defeat on the Italian battlefield will stimulate some people''s ambitions. "


    To rely on the Kingdom of Sardinia to do Austria, this is not verbal support. Either the British sent troops directly, or they supported a lot of money, food and supplies.


    It is impossible for the British to send troops directly unless they want Austria to fall to Russia; supporting money and food is not a small number, at least it is a million pounds.


    This decision is not easy to make. In case the money is given, the Kingdom of Sardinia loses, and their investment will be lost.


    Austria is also a big power. It also has a temper. If the Faul compromise is not enough to directly divide up Italy, the British can only sit down.


    Carl''s last sentence brought everyone''s attention back to China again. Compared with the Italian issue, the domestic rebellion is actually the real confidant.


    I''m not sure anywhere else, the Kingdom of Hungary will definitely rebel, but it''s just a matter of time.


    "Well, the defeat on the Italian battlefield will definitely cause a chain reaction, but we are not unprepared.


    Order troops to be more vigilant and, if a rebellion occurs, suppress it immediately. Franz said aggressively


    After calming down the Vienna insurrection, Franz immediately began to prepare for the whole army. Many reserve forces were drafted into the army, and Austria''s total strength had expanded to 578,000.


    If it wasn''t for the recruits, it would take time for Franz to be too lazy to talk to the Hungarians, and using force to solve the Hungarian problem is the correct operation.


    Franz wasn''t prepared to fight protracted wars, and cracking down on the rebellion had to be done quickly. As long as one or two years in history, it would be fatal.


    The war fought money. Historically, the domestic rebellion was not able to settle down, which not only caused huge economic losses, for which the Austrian government also shouldered a huge amount of foreign debt.


    So that in the later development, Austria was one step slower, and this step made Austria fall into the abyss.


    "His Royal Highness, would you like to send another supporter to Marshal Radkis?" Finance Minister Carl asked with some concern.


    "No, after giving up the Lombardy area, Marshal Radkis has enough troops in his hands, and defending Venice is not a problem!" Franz thought and said


    Since it is to entice the enemy to go deeper, what if the Italians dare not come?


    The Sardinian kingdom has a limited family base, and at most it has invested 100,000 troops. The strength of the two sides is comparable. Franz does not believe that the Austrian army cannot win even the Italians!


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 Chapter 53： Black pot from the sky

    After the Austrian army abandoned Lombardy on April 1, 1848, the Sardinian Kingdom''s army, which was clamoring, quickly completed its replacement.


    In the cheers of the people, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia entered Lombardy without any blood, as if the good days they were looking for were coming.


    Before they left, Marshal Radkis helped propagate them. In everyone''s mind, it seemed that the Kingdom of Sardinia could meet the interests of all people, including Republicans.


    The tricolor flag fluttered in the wind, and the people in the streets and alleys congratulated each other.


    "Long live the Republic!"


    Throughout Lombardy, a temporary government headed by Kazati was established.


    The Austrian army seems to be moving too quickly, and even the political prisoners in the prison have not had time to take them away. These people have become part of the interim government.


    If anyone notices, the granary in Milan is empty. After the war between Sardinia and Austria, Marshal Radsky solicited food from Lombardy on the grounds of unified food distribution.


    Due to time constraints, the rural areas did not have time to implement, but the grain in Milan was indeed concentrated.


    The Austrian army secretly transported a part of it out of the city, and the rest was naturally poured with oil, and it was done by adding another fire.


    The food is gone, and the people are not panicked at all. Hasn''t the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia already entered the city?


    Which one?


    Prior to the withdrawal of the Austrian army, there were rumors that King Charles wanted everyone to burn the food in the city and force the Austrians to withdraw, so that Milan would not be destroyed in the war.


    Therefore, Marshal Radkis sent people to burn most of the food two days in advance, and the Austrian soldiers also called on the people to fight the fire.


    The people of Milan, who are eager for independence, will naturally not give in. Everyone chooses to reject it very heroically. Even if they are beaten, they still do not give in.


    In the end, they won, successfully burned the granary, forced the Austrian army back, and saved Milan.


    The spring breeze President Kazati just had a less friendly talk with General Bardolio of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and directly lost his good mood.


    The timid Sardinian army did not dare to chase the Austrian army, it just lost the face of the great Italian nation.


    This time, unlike in history, the Austrian troops evacuated themselves, but they were not driven out. The rebels in the city have long been wiped out.


    The army under Kazati''s interim government is still being formed, and even he himself just came out of the prison.


    Under the roof, people had to bow their heads.


    The interim government does not have the capital to talk to the Kingdom of Sardinia. People do not chase the enemy, and Kazati has no way. The interim government cannot send troops to pursue the enemy.


    The new Minister of the Interior, Zilaya, hurriedly came over and said, "His President, there is no food in the city. We have no ability to provide food and grass for our allies!"


    This is an embarrassing problem. They should have discovered these problems, but unfortunately, they were in prison when the food was set on fire.


    Coupled with no experience in governing, everyone is celebrating for the hard-won victory. Who remembers caring about food?


    Qazati asked whimsically, "What should I do? I just promised them that they will provide food for the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Can we collect a batch of food emergency from the people?"


    "This is impossible, His Excellency the President. In order to keep the city of Milan, the Austrians have collected food for the whole city. All people have to supply food according to the rationing system. They can only distribute food for two days at a time.


    In order to defeat the Austrians, the Kingdom of Sardinia sent spies to burn down the food in Milan. Our people also cooperated with their operations.


    In fact, the Austrian army in Milan was not without World War I, or because we burned the granary, they fled! "


    Feeling tricked, Kazati''s anger can no longer be suppressed, cursing: "Damn! The Sardinians are intentional. Just now they didn''t mention anything about cooking. I promised to enter the city. The army provides forage!


    They are deliberately watching our jokes! No, things are not so simple. In the talk just now, the Sardinians intentionally annexed Lombardy. This is their conspiracy! "


    After hearing this news, Zilaya was so scared that his face turned blue. Now the interim government does not have any chips. If the Sardinians use food as a bargain, they will not agree.


    Quickly said, "Her President, we must take action. When the food is set on fire, they have promised to provide us with food, otherwise our people will not cooperate with them!"


    Kazati also responded. At this time, the problem could not be solved by scolding people. Even if they were merged into the Kingdom of Sardinia, they had to sell for a good price. It was impossible for the Kingdom of Sardinia to be cheaper than this simple.


    "You''re right, immediately spread the news and inform our people to be vigilant. I am worried that the Sardinians will become embarrassed and angry and start working on us!"


    ...


    At this time, the King of Sardinia, Charlie Albert, was still sinking into the blood to gain the joy of Lombardy.


    The high ranks of the Kingdom of Sardinia are also celebrating. Otherwise, they are thinking about how to annex Lombardy. In short, everyone is very optimistic.


    I didn''t even notice that a black pot fell from the sky. Everyone is a politician, and the way of looking at problems is naturally different.


    The intentional abandonment of Lombardy is not something a politician can think of. We need to know that the current situation in Austria is not very good. The normal way to open it is to focus on suppressing the rebellion and killing hundreds of people to scare its ambitions.


    The Sardinian Army Barracks in Milan has arrived now, but the food promised by President Gazzati is still not in place.


    It doesn''t matter that the high-ranking officers are already invited to the banquet by celebrities in the city. No matter how lack of food, these big men will not be hungry.


    European aristocracy is a nest, this sentence is no problem at all, the nobles in Milan and the nobles of the Kingdom of Sardinia, there is also a strip of water.


    Colonel Manstu left behind, even if he had a headache, when it was time to eat, the soldiers looked at him? If we were not hungry together, maybe these soldiers would be soaring.


    Even so, Colonel Manstu''s life was not easy. While appeasing the army to calm them down, he sent some people to urge the provisional government to send food quickly.


    The Austrians withdrew too quickly and they entered the city early without much preparation. Materials were left in the campsite twenty miles outside the city. At this time, it was natural to reach out to the interim government.


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 Chapter 54： Marshal title picked up

    President Gazati, who thinks he was deceived, will naturally ignore the rudeness of the Sardinians. Even if he is willing to give it, he will not be able to provide food?


    Ordinary people have only a little bit of rations, and they will soon reach out to the interim government. Now there are some aristocrats and capitalists who have grain in their hands, and there is not much grain in their homes.


    Everyone is not in the food business. Who has nothing to store in the house?


    If anything, the Austrian army would have come to collect food. Anyway, Austria is not popular here, and there is no need to worry about adverse effects.


    In short, there is no way for President Gazati to get these foods. The interim government said that it was a grass-roots team, and whether they knew it was different.


    After not seeing the Sardinian army entering the city, these high-ranking generals were linked with local nobles and capitalists, but they did not take their temporary government into account.


    It is no secret at the high level that the Kingdom of Sardinia wants to annex Lombardy. Once an agreement has been reached with the local factions, this interim government can come to an end.


    Seeing no food late, Manstu had no choice but to appease the army and send someone to the leader of the banquet.


    The joy of just entering the city has now disappeared. If it had not been supported by patriotic enthusiasm, the Sardinian army would now teach you what it means to be a soldier''s anger.


    Hungry, let ¡¯s be hungry. Anyway, a supper is not hungry. Soldiers of this era are able to endure hardships. In two places, two meals a day are still popular. It is not strange to be hungry at night.


    The first night passed, and the officers came back to the banquet early in the morning the next morning to plead guilty to the provisional government.


    Originally they wanted to find an excuse to dissolve the interim government in order to achieve the strategic purpose of annexing Lombardy. At this time, a good excuse was delivered to the door.


    There was an inflection point in history, because Marshal Radkis was well prepared, Kazati and others were arrested early in the prison, and they had no time to reach an agreement with the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    By the time they are released from prison, the Sardinian army has arrived outside Milan, and negotiations between the two parties have just begun.


    Now that such a thing has happened, the Kingdom of Sardinia naturally will not give up, and directly used the gun rack to negotiate on Gazzati''s neck.


    Under the roof, people had to bow their heads.


    There is no doubt that at this time Kazati did not have the courage to refuse, and had to accept all the conditions of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    If it hadn''t been for everyone''s cooperation before, the Kingdom of Sardinia would need the cooperation of the Landsnake if it wanted to stabilize the Lombard region.


    After the conditions were negotiated, General Bardolio immediately took over the provisional government''s armed forces, the locally formed militia unit.


    Everything went smoothly, and local aristocrats and capitalists also contributed, contributing part of the food to solve the urgent needs.


    But Bardolio was not happy at all. Milan was out of food, and even the entire Lombardy region was short of food.


    The locals also buzzedly said that they burned down the granary and drove away the Austrian army, now waiting for the Kingdom of Sardinia to provide food.


    Bardario dared to guarantee in the name of God that he never sent anyone to burn down the granaries, but unfortunately he didn''t believe it.


    The two armies fought and burned the enemy''s food. It was originally a good strategy to defeat the enemy and was able to win the city of Milan without a blood attack. Could it be said that he did wrong?


    Gritting his teeth, for his future, Bardolio took the battle. After all, the Austrians said that they sent people to burn, and the people in Milan vowed to pledge, and they were not afraid to help.


    If the Austrian army had abandoned Lombardy, he had led troops to take over these places, but there was no merit.


    Now let ¡¯s change his speech. He sent a spy to burn the Austrian granary, and defeated Marshal Radkis without a blood blade. This is the proper celebrity!


    Bardolio negotiated with several generals in the army. Everyone divided the merits of the battle, and it was true that another European continent would rise.


    The benefits are in hand, and the aftermath problem is troublesome. If the Austrian government had a bad reputation in the local area and the people did not trust them, when the Austrian army collected food, most of them tried to hide a part of it, and now they will run out of food.


    Although the capitalists have promised that they will buy food from the outside world as soon as possible, but far away can not hydrolyze near thirst!


    Sadness. Bardolio wasn''t really too worried. He had already reported the situation to the country with a report. Now as long as the situation is stabilized, others will naturally worry about the food issue.


    A man sits at home, and evil comes from heaven.


    This is how King Charles-Albert felt. The Kingdom of Sardinia was not ready. If it were not for the pressure of domestic public opinion, would he not attack Austria at this time?


    His family knows his family affairs. How many households in the Kingdom of Sardinia are he not sure about? That is, now that Austria is not in the state, he dare to send troops to test.


    Unexpectedly, General Bardolio was so fierce that the Austrian army was defeated by a trick. The occupation of Milan is a good thing, but to solve the problem of eating for hundreds of thousands of people in the city, it is very troublesome.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is also not rich. It is not a food-producing region in itself, but the Milan Plain is Italy''s main food-producing region.


    Since it was to be done, naturally it was absolutely impossible. The Austrian army forcibly took over the grain stores and warehouses of the local capitalists, and even the corresponding grain processing plant was not let go. It is now destroyed in the fire.


    The city of Milan has been occupied, but without a statement of return, they cannot abandon Milan, and unification of Italy is the highest pursuit of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    "Kastanto, immediately raise a batch of food to Milan, the more the better, the faster!"


    Charlie Albert was still capable. He made the right choice the first time, and now it''s done. No matter what, he must feed the local people first.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    "Your Majesty, what do you think of the praise of the frontline generals?"


    The words of Castanto made King Charlie''s mood a lot better for a while, but this time defeated Austrian marshal Radsky.


    Regardless of whether or not to fight, but winning is winning, and also winning is very beautiful, but it has greatly increased his face.


    The media in the Kingdom of Sardinia have touted Bardolio to the sky, as if he is the world''s number one general, Charlie can''t treat his heroes naturally.


    "All the heroes were promoted to the next level. General Bardolio was marshaled as Marshal of the Kingdom of Sardinia. After the war, I personally gave him the title!"


    ...


    (Remarks: Marshal Radsky became famous in the Anti-French War, stepped on Napoleon''s shoulders in the battle of Aspen-Isling, and later planned the battle of Leipzig. However, his identity is not the coach, but the chief of staff , Not famous in history books.)


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 Chapter 55： Hard times come

    Bardario still underestimated the impact of defeating Austria. For political needs, King Charles directly granted him the rank of Marshal.


    For the Italian, beating Austria in this era is really exciting. If the victory continues later, I am afraid that all Italian states will grant him the rank of Marshal.


    Through the rise of the Sardinian kingdom, Bardolio quickly became an Italian hero, but this hero was not good enough to leave a stain.


    For example, now that the people in Milan can''t buy food, they will ask him to solve the problem. Who made him the planner of the set fire?


    As a hero of Italy, speaking must be a matter of words. Before promised to provide food to everyone, it must be fulfilled now.


    General Bardolio''s political class is still passing. It should be Marshal Bardolio now, although it has not been officially registered, it is not harmful.


    The Lombardy region is also so large that it is impossible for the Austrian army to requisition all of the grain in a short time. The grain in the hands of the grain merchants is gone, and the aristocratic manor will always leave a portion for his own consumption.


    While urging domestic grain shipments, he fooled the nobles of Lombardy and brought some grain from their manor.


    Unfortunately, in this era, the light industry in Lombardy developed well. Most of the nobles sold grain to processing plants. It is now during the spring ploughing period that everyone has little grain in their hands.


    After searching around, Bardolio found it helpless and had been raided again. How much can be left?


    "Marshal, the domestic grain has not yet arrived. The grain we collect in the city is very limited. According to the current situation, plus our military grain, we can support it for up to three days.


    The ration team sent out may still have some gains, but it has been searched by the Austrians. I am afraid that there will not be much gain in the surrounding areas of Milan! Major General Manstu said frowning (promoted)


    At this time, the food in the Kingdom of Sardinia was actually being transported to Milan. However, the transportation in the Italian area was not very good and the capacity was very limited.


    It is not so easy to meet the consumption of hundreds of thousands of people in the city. This is just the beginning. Otherwise, there will be a shortage of food in the countryside.


    It can be said that the Kingdom of Sardinia occupied the Lombard region. Not only could it not increase its strength in the short term, it was a heavy economic burden.


    Bardolio has felt the pressure, and the Democrats in Milan have already asked him to become independent, but he has been temporarily absent.


    In addition, at this time, the lack of food in the city had to rely on the Kingdom of Sardinia, and no one was in trouble. Once the crisis passed, I am afraid it will be another situation.


    "This situation, I will explain to the people. Now many residents in the city still have a little grain in their homes. From tomorrow on, everyone will only distribute seven rations.


    Coupled with the grain collected from the surrounding areas of Milan, it should be able to support for five or six days. By then, the domestic grain will be almost shipped. Marshal Bardario analyzes


    There is no doubt that reducing the distribution of food will stimulate the people''s dissatisfaction with them, but they should think of all the ways they can think of, and he will not be able to produce food.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia has no foundation in Lombardy. To maintain the stability of Milan, it must rely on the nobility and capitalists in the city.


    Including the distribution of rations to the people, these land snakes are also required to do it. These people are not good. They can live well under the rule of Austria, but not honest people.


    Under the condition that Marshal Bardolio didn''t know anything, the underground black market has opened. If anyone pays attention, they will find that the food sold here is the relief food from the city.


    Corruption is a tradition inherited from the Austrian era. The local aristocracy is also a tool for the Austrian government to rule the local area, and naturally inherited this fine tradition.


    Not to mention the capitalists, their martial arts are no martial arts, and they can make a fortune from it, and no one can refuse, including some officers in the Sardinian army.


    When giving out the food, you can easily deduct it a little. That''s a lot of numbers. How can they give up?


    Should they make up for the losses caused in the war?


    Now that the amount of rations has been cut, isn''t that just making them rich?


    Marshal Bardolio may not really know it, or he may be pretending to be confused.


    In short, everyone should have distributed seven tiers of rations, and in the end, fewer than five tiers fell into the hands of the people. Even the last five layers were cluttered with mess.


    If you are lucky, you may just add bran and mix some wheat straw powder. If you have bad luck, you may add wood chips, leaves, pebbles and other materials directly to the dark bread.


    Nothing is impossible, only you can''t think of it. Fortunately, the people at the bottom have long been used to it. Anyway, the black bread they usually eat is the same. When they fight, they can also use it as a brick, killing two birds with one stone.


    The people with financial ability have become customers of the underground black market one after another. No, this cannot be said to be a black market.


    However, prices have risen a little bit, especially the price of food, which has soared to more than a dozen times before the war, and even some petty bourgeoisie can''t bear it.


    Of course, the poor need only have a way to endure, and anyway, Marshal Bardolio has guaranteed them, just for a few days.


    Everyone is a patriot. For the sake of the country and the nation, we can endure hunger and starvation for a few days.


    ...


    Paris France


    At this time, the interim bourgeois government was busy fighting internally.


    On March 17, the Blanquis organized 150,000 people and took to the streets for demonstrations. The contradiction between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie was ignited in Paris.


    When the Kingdom of Sardinia decided to send troops to attack Austria, the interim government supported it. Of course, this support was limited to verbal support, and they were unable to give substantial support.


    Franz still miscalculated the situation in France, and the situation in France is not good now. The provisional government, which represents the interests of the bourgeoisie, has promulgated a series of policies that favor the capitalists, which naturally harms the interests of ordinary people.


    For example, on March 9th, the interim government issued a decree stipulating that the cash payment of savings banks should be reduced, and those withdrawing deposits exceeding 100 francs will be paid to devalued national securities


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 Chapter 56： Empty check

    News of the occupation of Lombardy by the Kingdom of Sardinia reached France, triggering a shock in the interim government.


    The French support the war between Sardinia and Austria, only to expel Austria from Italy, to make Lombardy and Venice independent, but there is no plan to make Sardinia unified Italy.


    Since receiving the news that the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia occupied Lombardy without a blood blade, the head of the interim government, Alfas de La Martin, was in a bad mood.


    Anyway, Austria is also one of the four major powers in continental Europe. If you were so persuaded, you gave up Lombardy?


    The correct way of operation was to defeat both the Sardinian army and the wounded, and then it was unable to suppress the domestic rebellion and was forced to abandon the Italian region. The Sardinian kingdom also suffered heavy losses in the war and was unable to annex Lombardy.


    The scripts they wrote are actually changed from the beginning. It''s because their group of screenwriters haven''t changed their rights. Investors kicked them off early.


    "His President, Mr. Mentened, the Ambassador of Austria, is here."


    The voice of the attendant sounded in his ear, and Alfons returned to God and said, "Please come in."


    After a routine embarrassment on diplomatic occasions, Mentened led the topic.


    "Her President, what do you think of Italy?"


    Alfons smiled slightly. The Austrians were willing to send representatives to negotiate with them. This was a good opportunity to increase French influence.


    "Mr. Mentened, every nation has the right to pursue national independence, and I think it is a good choice to let Lombardy be independent!"


    Nate Ned has already scolded his mother, co-authoring this is not the French territory, you don''t feel bad? Lombardy and Venice are financially and tax-intensive, and it is not easy for Austria to give up!


    "Mr. President, I think this issue should be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Lombardy region is an integral part of the Austrian Empire, and we will not make any concessions on this issue.


    Rather, let''s discuss the rest of Italy, such as the division of power in the Kingdom of Sardinia. In this regard, we should have a common language! "


    The French must be interested in dividing Italy. Even if the interim government is busy with domestic struggles, it knows that this is indispensable.


    A unified Italy is not in the interest of Austria, nor is it in the interest of the French. The Mediterranean is too small to accommodate so many large countries.


    If Austria does not want to abandon Lombardy, the war with the Kingdom of Sardinia will surely continue.


    The Austrian ambassador came to the door, and it was clear that the Italian division was only for the benefit exchange with France, and the French government gave up supporting the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Alfons didn''t have many choices. The battle that took place in Lombardy had made it clear that there was no exchange of fire between the two sides, which meant that the Austrian army had not been damaged.


    Unless foreign aid is supported, he does not think that the Kingdom of Sardinia can win Austria, and the gap between the two sides'' strengths is too great. This cannot be remedied by personal ability.


    The interim government cannot provide too much support to the Kingdom of Sardinia, and what benefits can it gain by supporting the Kingdom of Sardinia?


    France wanted to swallow Italy alone, but Alvons didn''t have that ambition.


    Although the Vienna system collapsed, the Russians warned him that he hadn''t forgotten, and the British were staring beside him. If this step was taken, he would single out Europe.


    "Mr. Mentened, how do you think the division is more reasonable?" Alvons asked with concern.


    Since the Austrians wanted to buy them with the interests of the Kingdom of Sardinia, let''s look at the bid first and talk about it, as long as the price is appropriate, it is not impossible to stab the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Anyway, at this time, France and the Kingdom of Sardinia have not yet formed an alliance. The two parties only agreed verbally, and there was no pressure of betrayal.


    "Austria acquires the regions of Genoa and Turin, and the rest are owned by France. The two countries have formed an alliance to fight international pressure!"


    Having said that, Mentened picked up a pen and drew a line on the map, dividing the Kingdom of Sardinia into two. From the perspective of area, the two sides were equally divided.


    Alphonse''s face changed. He didn''t expect the Austrian appetite to be so big, he wanted to eat the Sardinian kingdom in one bite.


    On the face of it, France picked up a big deal this time. Austria assumed the battle with the main army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The French only had to wait for the war to end and send troops to occupy it.


    In fact, this is not the case. The best part of the Sardinian kingdom is Turin and Genoa, where there are more than eight floors of industry in the country.


    If these two places fall into the hands of Austria, then it will be difficult for France to win again. In this era, France''s military strength does not dominate Austria.


    Alfons said, "Mr. Mentened, I''m afraid this is not the case. The best part of the Sardinian kingdom ..."


    ...


    Ask the price, pay the money on the ground.


    Mentenede was ordered to hold the French away from supporting the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the division of the Kingdom of Sardinia was just a guise.


    There are a lot of internal problems in Austria. Franz will not expand externally until it is cleaned up.


    Moreover, if history has not changed, in June, when the proletarian uprising in Paris broke out, the French would have no choice but to support the strength of the Sardinian kingdom.


    After the suppression of the uprising, the French government changed again, a new round of political struggle began, and this political struggle will continue until the restoration of Napoleon III.


    The so-called division of sphere of influence is now just a blank check.


    Alfons is not stupid. He also knows that the partition of the Sardinian kingdom proposed by the Austrians may be problematic, but now the interim government urgently needs to make achievements to ease domestic contradictions.


    The two sides can be described as a hit, even if the check is empty, as long as the French have the strength, they can also cash the check.


    Now that any treaty that is beneficial to France is the performance of the interim government, it is good to divert domestic attention.


    The two sides fought a protracted war, apart from dividing up the Italian region. Alfons also needs Austria to recognize the legitimacy of the interim government and to abolish the shackles imposed on France by the Vienna system.


    Such questions are used to discuss conditions. In this era, the French were very isolated in diplomacy, and the interim government urgently needed to be recognized by the world.


    The slammed July dynasty actually did nothing wrong with diplomacy. Since the anti-French war, the French government has played the role of public enemy in Europe, not even pretending to be a grandson.


    The interim government naturally could not be toughened. Just look at the reactions of the Russians. If the owner of the gold gave money, the gray animals would be killed in Paris.


    ...


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 Chapter 57： John Bulls plan (new week asking for tickets)

    While flickering the Paris government, the Austrian Foreign Ministry naturally will not forget the London government, and the British Empire was still awesome in this era.


    As the only industrial country in the world today, it is time for them to be arrogant. Fortunately, the British mainland is small and restricts population growth, otherwise there will be no latecomers.


    In the Great Revolution of 1848, the British also could not avoid it, but compared with France, Austria and other countries, they were all pediatrics.


    The revolutionaries of Zhidacaishu, before they broke out, were suppressed by the police uncles. Finally, after several strikes, it was over.


    Franz knew that the Sardinian war was actually planned by the British, and long before the Kingdom of Sardinia sent troops, British Foreign Minister Palmerston began lobbying King Charles-Albert.


    In this context, Austria''s diplomatic activities in London are naturally impossible to achieve results.


    Moreover, the credibility of the British people is really not reassuring, as long as the interests need to change their position at any time.


    Fortunately, Franz did not expect to receive British support. Ambassador Humelauer''s purpose was simple: to lobby pro-Austrian MPs to prevent the London government from providing substantial support to the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Downing street


    Prime Minister John Russell is thinking about the current world situation. First of all, the French issue. The interim government just established has diplomatically expressed goodwill to the British Empire. He still hesitates to accept it.


    The Vienna system has collapsed. How should the future European political structure be established?


    Don''t look at the British diplomacy playing very well. Before the collapse of the Vienna system, John Russell didn''t feel anything, but now it really collapses, he feels a headache.


    Under the Vienna system, European nations have remained evenly matched, and the British can rest assured that they will expand their territories overseas.


    "His Excellency, according to the current situation, we can continue the previous strategic conception and establish a unified Italian dynasty, weakening Austria''s strength, while preventing the French from expanding into Italy!" Foreign Minister Palmerston proposed


    John Russell frowned and said, "Mr. Palmerston, this is the ideal state. In fact, for the balance of power in European countries, we also need Austria.


    The internal contradictions in Austria are now so many that they might disintegrate. Without restrictions, the Habsburgs will return to the German region.


    Now the unification of the German region is very high. With the reputation of the Habsburgs, it is likely to unify the German region. "


    In Europe of descent theory, John Russell was not unfounded. Once Austria disintegrated, the return of the remaining Austrian states to Germany became almost inevitable.


    In this case, it is really possible for the Habsburgs to unify Germany. Conquering the world with your lower body is no joke.


    Even if the Habsburgs did not unite Germany, would it be the same for Prussians? The emergence of a unified Great German Empire was not a good thing for the British.


    Franz also considered whether to give up Hungary and Italy and return to form the German Empire. But after careful analysis, he gave up the temptation decisively.


    It is easy to unify the German region, but what about internal contradictions? At least he had no way to subdue the Prussians. The Catholic Church of South Germany and the Protestant Church of North Germany were distinct.


    Historically, this problem has not been solved by the Germans, and the Second Empire has been contradictory since its establishment.


    That''s just small Germany. If a large Germany is established, this contradiction will be even more horrible. North and South Germany will be evenly matched, and internal friction will cause people to collapse.


    Looking at the map again, the strategic location of the German region is really a huge pit.


    Even if Franz is confident, he doesn''t think he can beat France, kick Russia, and shoot English with a constant consumption.


    Unifying the German region without giving up the Austrian empire, Franz said that it was a dream, and you can refer to the case of Napoleon singled out the major European powers.


    Otherwise, there is no need to wait for him, after the end of the anti-French war, it is the best time for Austria to unify Germany.


    There is no doubt that smart people are not just Franz, Metternich resisted the temptation, established the Vienna system, and did not go to death to unify Germany.


    A thousand birds in the forest is worse than a bird in hand.


    Integrating the current Austrian empire, in fact, the overall national strength is not much worse than the unified German region. Then slowly work hard to develop, waiting for time is king.


    If you advance, you will race against the European continent and rebuild the Holy Roman Empire;


    "The situation in Austria may not be as severe as we think. The Vienna Revolution has been suppressed. Although unstable elsewhere, there have been no major outbreaks.


    In order for the European Revolution to spread to Russia, the Tsarist government must support Austria. Together with our support, even if the Hungarian rebellion breaks out, it will be suppressed quickly!


    Moreover, we do not need the Kingdom of Sardinia to completely defeat Austria. We can mediate when necessary. As long as the French are not sent to support the Kingdom of Sardinia, the situation is under our control. Palmerston thought about it and said


    John Russell asked: "It is not difficult to mediate the Osa war. How are you going to respond to the Austrians? If we cannot get support here, they will ask the Russians for help.


    The Russians will not give up this opportunity. Once Russia and Austria reach an agreement, no one in the Near East can balance them. "


    The mainstream contradiction in today''s world is the contradiction between Britain and Russia. The Russian Empire has become one of the greatest enemies of the British by virtue of its powerful strength.


    Austria is the greatest force to check and balance the Russian expansion in the Near East. If the Austrians now rescue the Russians, it is inevitable to give up some of the interests of the Balkans.


    The British did not want the Russians to enter the Mediterranean. In the history, the Crimean War broke out, and Britain and France joined forces to block the Russians back.


    "It doesn''t matter, we don''t need to respond directly to the Austrians, give them some ambiguous hints, and let them think we are in Austria.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia needs their own efforts to unify Italy. We only provide limited support. It is best to succeed, and failure will not affect us.


    It is also a good choice for France and Austria to restrain each other. The British Empire ¡¯s diplomacy cannot be hanged on a tree! Palmerston sneered


    ...


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 Chapter 58： Closing net

    On March 19, 1848, Frederick-William IV was forced to announce the cancellation of the book inspection system, and issued a diplomatic note to the German states, calling for a joint state conference.


    On March 23rd, Frederick-William IV announced the integration of Prussia into Germany.


    Metternich''s hope for the establishment of the Prussian-Russia alliance was shattered, and Prussia''s diplomatic relations with Austria and Russia deteriorated sharply.


    To reunify Germany, Austria is a hack that cannot be bypassed. The core question is who is the boss?


    In terms of strength, Austria seems to be less distressed than Prussia, but because of domestic issues, it does not have an absolute advantage over Prussia; in terms of influence, Austria far exceeds Prussia.


    In history, Bismarck, the prime minister, discovered this problem early. He used diplomatic means to isolate Austria, then took advantage of the opportunity just after the Austrian-French war, defeated Austria, and kicked Austria out of Germany.


    The current practice of Frederick-William IV undoubtedly exposes Prussia''s ambition to unify Germany, which Austria cannot tolerate.


    Also unacceptable are the Russians. The Tsarist government does not want to see the unification of China and Europe, which will shake their continental hegemony.


    In this context, Russia-Austria relations began to heat up. Franz and other good news came. Tsar Nicholas I publicly stated his willingness to help Austria suppress the Italian revolution.


    Although this support is only verbal, Russia will not send troops to help Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia, which is enough for Franz.


    Since the anti-French war, Europe has emerged as a country with two major powers-Britain and Russia stand side by side. With the support of the Russians, it is impossible for the British to support the Kingdom of Sardinia at the risk of a full-scale war.


    "Prime Minister, we can close the net." Franz said calmly.


    "Yes, Your Highness!" Felix replied


    ...


    Prague


    "Mr. Rennes, soon, the big deal is bad!"


    "Colson said slowly, what happened?" Rennes'' man asked with concern.


    "The Austrian government has decided to execute Vera, with a total of more than 100 political prisoners. All of them will be executed three days later!" Coleson said in a panic.


    This is definitely the worst result. Such large-scale executions of political prisoners rarely occur in Europe, especially among the more than one hundred people including capitalists and nobles.


    Rennes was silent, he was not a secondary two. The Austrian government has suddenly become tough, which is obviously abnormal.


    However, people cannot help but otherwise, the team will not be able to lead if the hearts are dissipated.


    The revolutionary enthusiasm of the people in the Czech region is inherently low. They can only rely on capitalists and aristocrats to start the revolution. If they can''t take effective measures, these people will soon be defeated.


    In history, the outbreak of the Prague uprising was quickly suppressed. The local nobles and capitalists found that there was no future with the Revolutionary Party, and they sold them after they changed hands.


    Launch the people''s revolution?


    Well, just think about this kind of thing. The revolutionary parties in the Czech region are basically children of the capitalists and nobles of the nobility, and the worst is the middle class.


    They want revolution, which is essentially to safeguard their own rights and interests, and to sacrifice their own interests to win over the people at the bottom. This does not exist.


    In history, after suppressing the Prague uprising, you can organize troops in the Czech region to suppress the Hungarian rebellion, and you will know who the public is heading for.


    "How many more troops are there in the city?" Rain asked with concern.


    "I heard that the battlefield in Italy is tight. Yesterday, 2,000 people were transferred from here. The soldiers in the city will not exceed 1,800." The eye-man whispered.


    "Is the news reliable?" Ryan asked with concern.


    "This is what I heard while chatting with friends of the city defense army this morning, it should be reliable, and the movement of the army can''t lie to anyone!" The Eye Man explained


    "Mr. Rennes, the news should be accurate. I saw an army out of the city yesterday, but I haven''t returned yet!" Coleson added


    "Well, we immediately prepared and took action two nights later to overthrow this decaying Austrian empire and establish an independent Czech Republic!" Ren said passionately.


    "Mr. Rennes, how to solve the problem of weapons? We can''t rely on the dozens of guns in our hands to overthrow the Austrian government?" An old man asked.


    As a conservative in the Revolutionary Party, he opposed the most extreme armed revolution. He would not have agreed to launch an uprising unless it was for the Austrian government to launch a killing ring.


    "I can find a way to raise twenty guns from relatives and friends!" The man with glasses said.


    "I can get a dozen guns from home too!" Coleson thought about it and said


    In this way, everyone reported the numbers eloquently. After a moment of effort, the weapons and equipment of an infantry battalion came out.


    Obviously, the recent policies of the Vienna government made the local aristocracy very dissatisfied, otherwise the revolutionaries would not be able to obtain weapons and equipment.


    ...


    A premeditated rebellion started like this. All members of the Revolutionary Party participated voluntarily. They did not have any binding force on each other, and only relied on the charisma of the leader.


    Secrecy is impossible to keep secret. The Czech Revolutionary Party was originally a grass-roots group.


    These people who participated in the meeting were relatively high-ranking and considered reliable. In fact, after the meeting was over, the content of the meeting was sorted into a policy that night and was delivered to Prince Wendy Schgrez.


    If you want to put an end to this rebellion, the police in Prague can do it.


    Obviously, this is not what the Vienna government wants. The rebellion has not yet occurred, and now there are only small fish and shrimp on the bright side.


    Behind the scenes, this will bring serious hidden dangers to the future rule of the Czech region.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez seemed to know nothing. Even before the outbreak of the revolution, he organized a field training, and most of the police and army in Prague participated.


    On April 12, 1848, taking advantage of the departure of Prince Wendy Schgrez, the Prague uprising broke out, and with the cooperation of local nobles and capitalists, it captured Prague City in one fell swoop.


    "Mr. Ren is not good. The arsenal is empty. It is said that the government''s corrupt officials sold all the ammunition inside. What should I do now?" Coleson said in a panic


    This statement is simply a fool. Even if the Austrian government is even more serious in corruption, it is impossible to sell weapons and ammunition completely.


    "People are treated as chess pieces!"


    This was his first reaction. The original uprising was unsuccessful, and it took Prague without encountering any resistance. If he still doesn''t understand, Ren is a fool.


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 Chapter 59： condition

    Rebellion is not a child''s play, and revolution is not a treat for dinner. Even if he knew what was going on, Rennes had no choice but to go black all the way.


    They have no choice, but it does not mean that others have no choice. Well-informed aristocrats now know the danger.


    There is no doubt that this is a chess game against them, but they also jumped in. Now the insurgents lack weapons and ammunition, and they have not won the support of the people. No matter how they look, it is impossible to succeed.


    Even the strength at hand does not have the strength to negotiate with the Vienna government.


    The aristocrats in the Czech region, mostly from the German region, have inextricable links with the Vienna nobles, but this connection is not enough to make them safe in the rebellion.


    In a luxurious house in the aristocratic district of Prague, seven gorgeously dressed men gathered together. If anyone knew them, they would immediately find that they were all big men in the Czech region.


    But now these big men are all flustered, without the former style. It is estimated that it will shock the whole Prague.


    What can scare so many big people?


    "Count Carlocchi, what should we do now? I''m afraid there are traitors among us, and what we do is exposed to the eyes of the Vienna government!"


    "Count Scott doesn''t have to worry, we didn''t play in the rebellion personally, at most only some sideline members participated, which left room for maneuver.


    Now as long as he helps Prince Wendy Schgrez suppress the rebellion, we can clear our suspicions in this rebellion, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to kill us! Earl Carloch calmed down


    They do n¡¯t have any pressure to sell teammates. It ¡¯s nothing more than abandoning a few offshoots. The problem is that the Vienna government will settle accounts after the fall?


    Under normal circumstances, Europe does not kill nobles, but if an accident occurs on the battlefield, no one can say anything.


    I am afraid that only God knows what Prince Wendy Schgrez intends to do. How can I get a few big fish in such a big round?


    Count Carlocchi''s statement is obviously not reassuring. All the other counts are gone. Everyone is a family member, and some people help them speak.


    This time is different. Although they did not want to be truly independent, they just used this opportunity to fight for greater rights, but this was also a rebellion in the eyes of the Vienna government.


    Since ancient times, rebellion has been the most hated by the ruling class. Even if it is not immediately held accountable, it will be necessary to settle accounts after the fall.


    "Count Carloch, I am not worried about personal safety. As long as we do not directly rebel, the Vienna government cannot ask our heads, but what price do we have to pay for this?


    Everyone sitting here is a big family, many industries in the Prague area are capitalists on the surface, but in fact everyone''s shares are indispensable.


    None of these things happened. The Vienna government directly confiscated them, and we can''t raise objections. It is not even ruled out that they follow the vine and drag us into the rebellion.


    Don''t tell me that everyone has no connection with the rebels, and even if they are clean, they are useless at this time.


    As long as Prince Wendy Schgrez thinks we have joined the rebellion, then everyone should not think about it. It is clear to everyone how the aristocracy involved in the Vienna rebellion will end up.


    There are a lot of families in this, because the nephews or family members of later generations were involved in the rebellion, were involved, and were eventually deprived of title and property! "


    Count Scott''s voice shuddered as he spoke, and apparently he was worried about what happened in Vienna, repeating itself on him.


    European nobles are a family, but the interests of the nobles are not consistent. They want greater autonomy in the Czech region to facilitate their benefits.


    But the aristocracy in Austria hoped that the centralization of power would allow them to reach out to all parts of the country through the influence of the central government. The interests of the two sides have already conflicted.


    This is what Scott is most worried about. Can the Austrian nobles who dominate the Vienna government easily miss the opportunity to suppress them?


    At this time, the old housekeeper''s voice sounded: "Count Caski, someone outside claims to be Prince Secret of Wendy Schgrez!"


    The faces of the people changed greatly, and when they reacted, they were exposed, and it was not surprising that the people of Prince Wendy Schgrez came to him.


    "Invite him to come in, Linda takes everyone to rest for a while!" Count Caski said for a moment.


    There was no objection from the crowd. The maid took you directly to the meeting room next door. Here you can hear the conversation in the meeting room. Everyone also wants to understand the purpose of Prince Wendy Schgrez.


    When he saw the person, Caski asked in amazement: "Kantai, how could it be you?"


    "Why can''t it be me, my personal brother, don''t forget, I have been serving in the Austrian army, and this time I happened to be transferred to Prince Windisch Graz''s army, and I took the initiative to stop this errand!" Laugh


    How chaotic the relationship between European nobles is, no one can figure it out. Kantele and Caski are cousins, but Kaschi has inherited the title of family. As a side child, Kantrai needs to struggle by himself. .


    Since it is a family, then things are easy to say, Casci has felt the kindness released by Prince Wendy Schgrez.


    "Kantlai, I can see you at this time, I''m relieved!" Caski said relaxedly.


    "No, my brother, you are assured that it is too early, I brought Prince Wendy Schgrez, or the condition of the Vienna government.


    If you agree, then this time, if nothing happened; otherwise, I need not say.


    If you don''t want your family to die, it''s best to think carefully! "Kantlai said seriously


    Kasch smiled slightly, and always paid the price for doing the wrong thing. If the Vienna government did not propose conditions, he would have to worry.


    "You say, as long as the family can be preserved, I can accept any conditions!"


    Kantley looked at the remaining traces on the ground and said, "Since everyone is here, invite them together. Anyway, you can''t escape the first day, you can''t escape fifteen.


    Everyone will have to face these problems sooner or later. The conditions I bring are set by the cabinet. There is no room for negotiation. Either accept or reject them! "


    Count Caski looked slightly embarrassed, but soon eased over and said calmly, "Well, you can see it, everyone comes out!"


    As everyone walked out, everyone was an acquaintance and said hello to each other. Kantele said: "The conditions of the Vienna government are ..."


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 Chapter 60： Can only do things that cannot be said

    Everyone is realistic, especially the nobles who have been passed down for centuries, each with their own way of being, and at this time the role is manifested.


    On April 13, 1848, after receiving the news of the Prague insurrection, Prince Wendy Schgrez immediately led his troops back to the city to counter the rebellion. With the cooperation of the local nobles, he recovered the city in less than three days.


    In order to deter local powers, Prince Wendy Schgrez ordered the execution of all the leaders who participated in the rebellion, basically all the insurgents who were small bosses and above were executed.


    More than 2,000 people hung on the streets of Prague, frightening the nobles who had escaped.


    You need to know that this kill is not just ordinary people, but at the request of Franz, it is now a priority to execute big men.


    Ordinary people can also be used as labor, but nobles and capitalists participating in the rebellion can''t be used as labor, so people with higher social status die faster.


    At the time of the execution, the city government also selected a group of notorious people and conducted a public trial on them, exposing the crimes they had committed in the past.


    With their heads, the Vienna government took another wave of public opinion, and looking at the cheering Prague people knew that these people had Dora hatred.


    The usury owed does not need to be repaid. A series of laws formulated by the Vienna government to protect his interests will be put here, and the capitalists and local gangsters who oppressed them will be on the guillotine.


    The Czechs belong to the Slavs, and they are similar to the Poles in terms of ethnicity, but their culture, national traditions, way of thinking, reaction to reality and even eating habits are very close to the Austrians, and they are called "Slavic Austrians. "


    Because the cultural traditions are the same, the Czech people consider themselves a member of Austria.


    According to Franz, the Austrian government can integrate Czechs into the Austrian family with a little effort.


    "Mr. Kunderley, I have recommended to the Government of Vienna that you be the Director General of Education in Bohemia. What''s your opinion?" Prince Wendy Schgrez asked


    (Bohemian region, now Czech region)


    Chief of Education? This is a **** horse ghost. He was an Austrian army colonel, so he was transferred to civilian office?


    Well, Austria ¡¯s civil and military divisions are not strict. It ¡¯s a piece of cake to get in and out, but his transformation is too fast.


    Under normal circumstances, Wu Zhuanwen must first have a transition period, and will not pass until he has adapted. Rarely has such a big leap of his kind.


    However, at the administrative level, he was considered a promotion. Kantley knew that he did not have many choices. Prince Wendy Schgrez was not the one who liked others to refuse.


    "No, sir!" Kantley replied.


    "That''s how things are set. The Vienna government wants to unify the language of the country, you know, and for this reason even spared some of the nobles who participated in the rebellion.


    Now your task is to urge them to fulfill their promised conditions. If someone dares to regret it or is negatively working, you must report it in time.


    Of course, they alone are not enough. Now that a number of state-owned enterprises have been added in the Czech region, you have to organize teachers to teach German to ordinary workers in factories.


    In other places, you can take care of it yourself. In short, you must popularize German as soon as possible. Emphasize Austria in textbooks and weaken local nouns! "Prince Wendy Schgrez ordered


    The benefits of unified language are self-evident, but it is not so simple to do, and now the Vienna government can only quietly promote it.


    Taking into account the resistance of the people, Franz did not dare to publish documents that even abolished other languages ??and unified German.


    Can''t say, but it doesn''t mean you can''t do it. Franz is a pragmatist, and subtly promoting German can also achieve the purpose.


    It won''t be long for many people to discover the advantages of being able to speak German, for example: German can get more salary in the factory.


    Many times, lure is better than intimidation, and it is not easy to cause a rebound.


    The Czech region is just the beginning. After cracking down on the local faction, it also attracted some nobles to promote German.


    After all, these nobles are from the German region, German is their mother tongue, and at the same time they speak Cyrillic, leaving them to solve the gap of language teachers.


    With the cooperation of these ground-head snakes, the people who dared to roar were almost chopped again. The ordinary people would not care so much.


    "Her Prince, rest assured, I will definitely do the job!"


    From this Prague rebellion, Kantele has discovered that the Vienna government attaches great importance to the popularity of German, which means that he is doing a promising job.


    Specific incentive measures have not been issued by the Vienna government. Well-informed people already know that the Crown Prince attaches great importance to this matter.


    Now, it is only because of the war that the government''s energy is restrained. Once the domestic rebellion is suppressed, the unified language will likely become Austria''s national policy.


    There are many smart people, and there is no harm in following national policies. At this time, many people are already aiming for education directors everywhere.


    Cond¨¦le was able to serve as the chief education officer of Bohemia. There is no doubt that not only did he make a contribution this time, but Prince Wendy Schletz also contributed in it.


    ...


    Franzbau''s game is obviously not just for a bohemian.


    On April 13, a rebellion broke out in Galicia. The rebels once occupied most of Austrian Poland, and also established the Polish Interim Government.


    However, the rebellion came fast and went faster. On April 16, the Austrian army began a counter-insurgency. With the support of the local people, this powerful rebellion was suppressed in less than a week.


    Taking the opportunity, the Vienna government cleaned up the local power, Franz showed his fangs, and a wave of packaging took away the nobles, capitalists, and even the middle class who supported the rebellion.


    That''s right, this will really be a land split. Everyone who helps the government to suppress the rebellion can get a free copy of the land. Others naturally buy the money slowly according to the rules.


    Differential treatment can show the superiority of loyalty to the emperor. If everyone is the same, who would be willing to die for the emperor?


    In just half a month, there were more than 20,000 heads of people in Austrian Poland, which can be said to be the most thorough suppression since the outbreak of the European Revolution.


    After this battle, newborn Polish nationalism died directly in Austria. The rest were either the bottom of society or loyal members of the Habsburgs, and activists were sent to see God.


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 Chapter 61： Hungary (for tickets)

    The Vienna government suppressed the Prague and Galician rebellions successively. After the news reached Hungary, the opposition led by Kosut could not sit still.


    Judging from the current situation, the Vienna government has no intention of compromising the Revolutionaries. Apart from suppression or suppression, especially the **** suppression that took place in Galicia has made many people scared.


    Ludwig von Benedek, responsible for suppressing the Galician rebellion, directly allowed the local people to retaliate against the nobles and capitalists. Most of the more than 20,000 people who died were killed by the people.


    It is impossible for the Vienna government to execute more than 20,000 people at one time, and Franz is also embarrassing. For the long-term stability of Austrian Poland, killing with a knife has become the only option.


    A group of militia members was mobilized from the local area, and the conflicts between them and the exploiting cliques were used to clean up the reactionary elements who were doing their best.


    Throughout the country, except for the regional war in Italy, almost all of the rebellions were suppressed by blood, and Hungary was about to fight alone.


    If we advance the time by one month, the Hungarian cabinet government has not yet been established, there is still the possibility of compromise between the two sides, and even before the issuance of the independence declaration on April 14th, there is still a chance to turn back.


    Now the Vienna government has not acknowledged the legitimacy of the Hungarian cabinet, and has ordered them to disband the illegal government.


    Kosut has always advocated leaving Austria and establishing an independent Hungarian republic. Unfortunately, this concept has a limited market in Hungary.


    Most nobles are worried about security after independence. After all, Hungary was merged with Austria. In addition to the marriage of the Habsburgs, there is also the need for Austrian protection.


    They are more willing to follow Austria than Teddy Bear and Ottoman. It''s just that the central government in Vienna has been weak over the years and has gradually lost its majesty. Through a series of temptations, they found that the crying child had milk.


    In order to get rid of the restrictions of Austria and obtain greater benefits, the capitalists accepted the nationalism transmitted from France, and the Austrian opposition forces led by Kosut began to grow.


    However, this does not mean that Hungary has the ability to escape from Austria''s independence, and many people remain skeptical of the armed revolution.


    A young man hurriedly said, "Mr. Kosut, the big deal is bad, the Vienna government sent a legal lecturer into Hungary, I''m afraid it''s for us!"


    Hearing this news, Kosut''s face changed greatly. What was the purpose of the Austrian legal lecturer coming here? Is it just for the Hungarians to spread the law?


    If Franz were here, he would say--yes, the purpose of sending a legal lecturer is really just to popularize the law.


    Of course, declaring the establishment of the Hungarian cabinet illegal is also indispensable, but this can only be considered incidental, the main thing is to divide the Kingdom of Hungary.


    The needs of different class interests are also different. A series of laws promulgated by the Vienna government are essentially to buy ordinary people.


    There is no way, it is not that Franz does not want to buy the elite, it is easier to buy the minority than the majority. The problem is that their asking price is too high and they can''t afford it at all.


    The Hungarian delegation, represented by Kosut in March, made a request to the Vienna government to establish an independent government in Hungary and to abolish the feudal system.


    Franz was very open-minded in the difficult round of negotiations, and he did not exclude reform. He even advocated that the reform should be more thorough.


    However, when encountering a group of idealist + bourgeois interest group spokespersons, the two sides obviously could not reach an agreement.


    If the Vienna government dared to accept their terms, it would be Austrians'' revolution.


    Equal rights are not equal to privileges. Franz can give all nations equal status, but he can never let the Hungarian people prevail over them.


    This relates to the national conditions of the Kingdom of Hungary. There are more than 13 million people in the country, of which there are more than 500,000 nobles. It can be said that the nobles are flying all over the sky.


    Hungarian capitalists have another identity-aristocracy, so the relationship between Hungarian capitalists and aristocrats is very complicated. This less than 2% of the population occupies more than 95% of society''s wealth.


    The Hungarian nation in this period actually refers to the more than 500,000 aristocrats and capitalists who have many privileges and are the true exploiting class in this country.


    To a certain extent, Austria is not a true autocratic empire, but an alliance of big nobles. The central government''s control of the locality is achieved by the nobles'' will.


    The Hungarian nationalist movement that is now erupting is actually the main force of small and medium nobles and capitalists. They combine the concept of the state with their own interests and put on a layer of nationalist aura when competing for interests.


    This is why the Hungarian government headed by Kosut, while shouting for reform, refused to implement the Vienna government reform bill.


    Even if everyone agreed to abolish serfdom, it was not enforced in Hungary, and the nobles concealed the Vienna government''s abolition of slavery.


    Well, this responsibility cannot be counted on Kosut. After all, his leader is like the Artillery Party, but a product of everyone''s compromise, not by virtue of superiority.


    This can be seen from the Hungarian election on April 12, 1848. Although the mouth declared that the popular elections are to be opened, in fact, this Hungarian presidential election is still only in Budapest.


    Only 162,000 people have the right to vote in Budapest. According to the "Hungarian people" at that time, it can be regarded as a universal suffrage system.


    The final result was that a total of 5,176 votes were received. Kossuth was elected with a high result of 1,639 votes. Of course, the results announced to the public are certainly not this number.


    Judging from these figures, Franz''s butterfly effect still plays a role, and more people choose to sit on the sidelines than in history.


    "Nagi, send someone out of the country immediately, we in Hungary don''t welcome them!" Kosut said grimly.


    As a compromised president, there are too many people in the Kingdom of Hungary who do not buy his account, and even in the minds of many people, this Hungarian Republic is a joke, knowing from everyone''s indifference to the election.


    Kosut''s anger was not without reason. The Hungarian Republic was established, but Ferdinand I still served as the Kingdom of Hungary.


    Without a king, there is no aristocracy. For their own benefit, the Hungarian nobles insisted on opposing the abolition of the king, forced by the situation Kossuth was compelled to compromise, and now there is a king under his presidency, which greatly reduces his rights.


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 Chapter 62： Create a nation

    Kosut could send people to block Austrian representatives on the bright side, but they could not do anything to those who were secretly on the side of Austria.


    The Hungarian revolution was not achieved through bloodshed, which meant that a large number of people in the country who favored the Vienna government were retained in the country. Kosut did not think of purging, but he could not do it at all. (Ignore human casualties)


    The internal relations of the Kingdom of Hungary are intricate and complicated, and the whole Hungarian government is affected. The new Hungarian regime is fragile and cannot withstand the wind and rain.


    Vienna


    After receiving the news that Hungary had expelled the Austrian representative, everyone knows that the war has entered the countdown and it is impossible for the Austrian government to allow Hungary to independence.


    "Prime Minister, how is the preparation of the supplies?"


    After entering the era of hot weapons, warfare was fought with materials. Now that Austria has to take into account the Italian battlefield, Franz''s biggest worry is logistics.


    "His Royal Highness, the Hungarian counterinsurgency campaign has not yet started. At present, we are prioritizing the satisfaction of the Italian battlefield. If the number of troops transferred exceeds 200,000, we will not be able to guarantee logistical supplies." Felix thought for a moment


    This is not because Austria cannot get these strategic supplies. As a member of the Great Powers, the Vienna government does not lack such a small amount of supplies. The most critical problem is that it cannot guarantee that the supplies can be delivered to the troops in need.


    The first major problem is transportation. To support hundreds of thousands of troops, we must also consider the issue of refugee relief after the war. This requires the transportation of a large number of materials.


    Since the establishment of the new cabinet, it has worked hard to this end. After the suppression of the Vienna rebellion, Austria entered the wartime economic system, and all government departments were working for the war.


    "Can''t wait any longer. The Hungarians have rejected our goodwill. At this time everyone''s eyes are looking at us.


    Military action can be postponed, but political offensives cannot be delayed. What''s your suggestion? Franz said seriously


    Everyone is playing politics. Naturally, there is a word called chain reaction. If the Vienna government does not turn a blind eye to the declared independence of Hungary, other ambitionists will not rush to follow suit?


    No, it seems that at this time the ambitions of other regions have already ended. If it were not for Franz''s intentional indulgence, the Hungarians would not have such a smooth independence.


    In history, the Hungarian independence was established: the Austrian Italian region was completely occupied, the Revolutionary Party occupied Vienna, and the Austrian civil war broke out.


    At that time, everyone felt that Austria was going to be cold, so they took their hearts to one side and simply revolutionized.


    Even when they rebelled, they did not forget to return the work to the emperor, explained the reasons for the rebellion, and left a way for themselves.


    Now that the Italian battlefield continues to PK, the Austrian rebellion has also been suppressed, and the Vienna government still has strong power.


    The capitalists and nobles are not desperate. Everyone has a family and a job. Under normal circumstances, at this time, they will not jump out to find death, but the Hungarian revolution was successful.


    On the face of it, it was only through the efforts of Kosut and others that the rise of Hungarian nationalism was successful.


    In fact, smart people know that this is very abnormal. The response of the Vienna government is too slow. If an early troop is sent to suppress the rebellion, the Hungarian Republic will have no time to establish.


    Austria has 350,000 standing troops, the Vienna government mobilized another 200,000 reserve forces, and expanded 30,000 city defense forces. The Italian battlefield only used 100,000 people.


    Austria has deployed 40,000 people in Galicia, 50,000 people in Bohemia and 20,000 people in Slovenia.


    There are still 120,000 Austrian troops in the Kingdom of Hungary, located in Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Transylvania.


    Even if part of the army was affected by Hungarian nationalism, most people are still loyal to the emperor. If the rebellion is suppressed in the first place, it will be another situation.


    "His Royal Highness, I think it is time to declare the Hungarian government illegal at the same time, and at the same time convert Croatia, Transylvania, and Slovakia into empires." Foreign Minister Metternich said aggressively.


    The wallbutterer also kills people. Splitting the Kingdom of Hungary is something he has always wanted to do but dare not do. Now the opportunity is here.


    The Hungarians dared to rebel, so there is no need to say, they must be separated! After missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it will be harder to meet later.


    The Austrian Empire is a multi-ethnic country, and the Kingdom of Hungary is also a multi-ethnic country. Hungarians want independence, but it does not mean that Croatians, Romanians, and Slovaks also want to follow them.


    "Mr. Metternich is right, but while breaking up the Kingdom of Hungary, the" National Equality Bill "we are drafting can now be announced in advance.


    Aren''t Hungarians advocating nationalism? We can also use it to classify serfs and civilians in the Hungarian region into the Austrian ethnic group and directly carry out a salary draw at the bottom of the kettle. Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed


    In the sight of Franz, the Minister of Finance''s proposal was undoubtedly to artificially create a nation and separate Hungary''s nobles and civilians.


    Opening the history book, we know that the so-called nations are artificially divided according to factors such as culture, language, history, region, and economy.


    If we really talk about pedigree, it is a pseudo-proposition. In the change of human history, basically all ethnic groups are mixed, which is totally unclear.


    Of course, the aristocracy will certainly not recognize their blood and common people, just as the "Hungarians" now do not recognize serfs as one of them.


    Because of the cultural level, most of the serfs in southern Europe in this era had no ethnic group, or no one told them which ethnic group they belonged to.


    In Franz''s view, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to integrate Austria.


    "Mr. Carl, I don''t think it has any positive significance. There are already many nationalities in Austria. Adding another nationality will only make our rule more troublesome!" Archduke Louis frowned.


    He had heard Karl''s implied meaning. It was false to create an Austrian nation, and the real purpose was to integrate all Austrian nations together.


    But this was not what Grand Duke Louis wanted. Once all the Austrians were merged, the Germans would be no exception. Since then, Austria and Germany have been separated. This is a disaster for the Grand Germans.


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 Chapter 63： Shift of strategic focus

    Franz was not in a hurry to say that he wanted to integrate all the Austrian nationalities together, but it was not that simple. It is estimated that most people are unacceptable except for the civilians who do not know what the nationality is.


    If you can''t get everyone''s heartfelt approval to make a nominal Austrian, the final result may be very embarrassing.


    Nationalism originated in Europe in the 18th century. In order to break theocracy and feudalism, the nationalist movement initiated by the bourgeoisie.


    The victory of the bourgeois revolution from 1789 to 1871 and the establishment of the nation-state system were driven by nationalism.


    South-Eastern Europe is relatively conservative, and almost all nationalism was born under the ideological output of the great powers.


    For example, Hungarian nationalism was exported by the French. It has just begun now. After they have absorbed ordinary people, the Hungarian people of later generations will really take shape.


    In the middle of the 19th century, the Tsarist government launched a "pan-Slavism" in order to initiate the war of aggression, and nationalism spread to the Balkans, and the fuse of the World War also started.


    "Mr. Carl, what if we build an Austrian people?


    Do we withdraw from the German region and build a separate Austrian empire? Asked Prime Minister Felix with a frown.


    The window paper was ripped, and the atmosphere in the room was instantly suppressed.


    "As early as the demise of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, Austria became independent from the German region, can we now build the Holy Roman Empire again?" Karl asked in turn.


    "It is impossible to unify the German region. Austria can be independent outside the German region, but we cannot give up Germany. This is a matter of principle.


    It is obviously not desirable to replace one nation with all nations in Austria. Even if we do not agree with ourselves, it is feasible to downplay the concept of nation and emphasize Austria. "Metternich said with a serious attitude


    Franz frowned. Sure enough, everyone was an opposition. In this era, the crisis of a multi-ethnic country has not been recognized. For a long time, governments of various countries have used ethnic contradictions to cover up class contradictions.


    At this time, Franz had to make a statement, and the Minister of Finance Karl was unable to support himself. If he did not support it, the Austrian nation would be out of business.


    "We can look at this separately. All Austrian peoples together make up the Austrian Empire. Austrian peoples can also be all Austrians.


    Building a nation that everyone agrees on and gradually replacing dozens of nations in Austria today will greatly reduce ethnic conflicts in our country.


    Not to mention, at least the Hungarian rebellion now can be avoided. "


    "His Royal Highness, even if there is no nationalism, ambitionists can use other banner names, and if they think about it, they will not lack excuses.


    For this reason, we will lose our leadership in the German region. Is it worth it? Asked Grandpa Louis.


    His words are very polite, if you put it another way, you will spray-stupid, coward, traitor.


    The core foundation of Austria is that the Germans, at least until the completion of national integration, this situation will not change. Now that Germany has been abandoned, that is to abandon the basis of rule.


    "No, Grand Duke Louis! Who said we want to give up leadership in the German region?" Franz asked back.


    Before anyone can answer, Franz went on to say, "Although the German region is a piece of scattered sand, it is located in the heart of Europe. Whoever masters it will master the continent.


    Unfortunately, however, we do not have the strength to unify the German region, and European countries will not tolerate the unification of the German region.


    In this context, the leader of Austria, the German state, actually stays in name only. Internally we have to face the challenges of the Prussians, and externally we have to resist the pressure from various countries.


    And our gains are only nominally glorious. Has Austria actually benefited from the German region?


    From an investment perspective, the resources we have invested in the German region over the years have been at a net loss. Instead, the Prussians have gained a lot of benefits.


    That being the case, why don''t we temporarily abandon our investment in Germany and move to other regions with a higher return on investment?


    As for the German region, we only need to retain Austria ¡¯s influence. Maintaining the balance of the German region is not just a matter for our family. We divide our responsibilities to our allies, so that everyone will not be idle. "


    Yes, Franz wants to shift Austria''s strategic focus. If we continue to die in the German region, there will be Prussian restraint inside, and there will be French eyes on the outside.


    Don''t look at a bunch of Austrian brothers in the German region, responding with braces, as long as Franz dares to show the ambition of unifying Germany, the plot will soon make a 180-degree turn and become the enemy of the world.


    Specifically, you can refer to his ancestor, Emperor Maximilian, who showed his ambition to unify the German region, and then ended in tragedy under the cooperation of the French and the domestic vassals.


    At that time, the Habsburgs were empires that never stopped falling. They were more powerful than the current Austria. They merged the Spanish kingdom at its peak and occupied more than half of Italy. The Netherlands and Belgium were family lands.


    As for whether the Austrian people will be kicked out of the German region, Franz is not worried at all.


    The German princes are not stupid. Their lives will be better if Austria and Prussia restrain each other. If they are a big family, then it will be their doomsday.


    After so many years of merger and reorganization, everyone knows that it is necessary to play balance. The states of North Germany moved closer to Prussia, and the states of South Germany fell to Austria.


    Franz''s implication is clear. It is nothing more than abandoning the long-term continental balance policy. Anyway, the "Metternich system" has collapsed. To rebuild, Austria will pay too much.


    "Her Highness, are you planning to shift Austria''s strategic focus to Italy?" Metternich asked with interest.


    "No, Austria ¡¯s next strategic focus is domestically. As for the Italian region, we can just kill the sardinian kingdom and kill chickens and tamarins!" Franz shook his head and said


    After hearing Franz''s answer, everyone was relieved. The Italian region is not so easy to move. It also involves Britain and France.


    It ¡¯s just a matter of operating the Sardinian kingdom. There is no problem. This is what the Sardinian kingdom has brought to its door. Ca n¡¯t Austria stop fighting?


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 Chapter 64： Riding a tiger

    Milan City


    Marshal Bardolio has been annoyed recently. Since April 7, when the Kingdom of Sardinia announced its annexation of Lombardy, a group of democrats have rushed out to protest.


    Needless to say, his marshal has no say in national affairs, not to mention the fact that these small people are sent to disperse.


    Fortunately, the Austrian army has cracked down for a round, and the hard bones have been killed. People in the interim government are also buying and house arrest, house arrest and house arrest. The remaining people are just kings.


    "Hello Marshal, another group of people petitioned outside, asking you to send troops to recapture Venice!" The attendant whispered.


    This is not the first time a petition has appeared. A petition for independence, a petition for autonomy, a petition for increased food rations ...


    In short, it doesn''t matter whether Bardolio can make the decision or not, the people in Lombardy seem to identify him, and they will ask the Marshal for a petition.


    The hero is not so good. In order to maintain his glorious image, Bardolio had to make a modest look.


    In addition to those who asked for independence and was expelled by him, he would meet with other petitioners and explain his difficulties by the way.


    For example, the fact that a soldier does not interfere in politics is the reason he uses it most often.


    Much has been said, and now Bardolio himself is somewhat convinced that this is true. Recently, he rarely intervenes in government affairs in the Lombardy area, unless it is a local government person who actively seeks him.


    "Let them send in a representative!" Bardario frowned.


    No way, I can''t escape this time. Sending troops to the Venice area was not only a political issue, but also a military issue. Now the commanders of the troops on the front line of the Kingdom of Sardinia are under his command, this time it is the right person.


    Soon two students who looked like students were brought in. Bardolio''s brow tightened, and the middle two teenagers had the most headache.


    "Dear Marshal, my name is Rim, and he is Townsend. I''m glad to meet you!"


    Looking at the excited two teenagers, Bardolio responded politely: "I''m also very glad to see you, can you show me the petition first?"


    "Oh, okay!" Rem quickly answered.


    After receiving the petition, Bardolio glanced quickly. This is a blood book, the content of which is very bloody, and there are dense signatures on the back. He was almost moved.


    "I accepted this petition, and I will transfer it to the king as soon as possible, but when the offensive against Venice is launched, this is a military secret and I cannot disclose it.


    Now we are preparing for a military offensive. Everyone knows things a while ago, because the preparation is not enough, and everyone is hungry together.


    We have learned our lessons this time, so we have to prepare a little longer before the war, and we ca n¡¯t be forced to stop military operations again because of food problems.


    The total strength of the Austrians is as high as 500,000 to 600,000. Once the Venice war begins, they will definitely send reinforcements. Now I have insufficient strength.


    Domestic aid is still on the way, and the recruits just recruited in Lombardy are still training, all of which take time.


    However, rest assured that the ultimate victory will definitely belong to us! "


    After listening to Bardolio''s explanation, the two teenagers nodded continuously. They were both military whites. There was no internet in this era. The domestic situation in Austria was unclear.


    According to normal thinking, it is that Austria is very powerful and can win Austrian Marshal Bardolio. That is the world''s first general. He must be right.


    "Victory will certainly belong to us, and we all believe in you, Marshal. You are definitely not the weakness of legends outside, they are all jealous of your talent!" Townsend panicked.


    Bardario suddenly felt a group of grass-horse horses running by, could he not say it so directly, that there would be no friends.


    Attacking Venice? Isn''t this nonsense, really thinking that Austria is foolish?


    He now has 150,000 troops in his name, nearly a third more than the Austrians on the opposite side, but the 150,000 army is too heavy, and nearly 70,000 of them are recruited locally.


    The Italians have always been untrusted by the Vienna government, so the Austrian army has not held local reserves. The soldiers recruited by Bardolio are actually farmers who just put down their hoees or workers in the city.


    Even the grass-roots officers have a gap. Italy is not a German region, especially Lombardy, which is heavily commercialized. The military literacy of the local nobles has plummeted.


    It can be said that this temporarily integrated army was used to make up the numbers. Now even the guns in the human hands are not equipped. They are used for logistics and maintenance of local law and order.


    If it were sent to the battlefield, it would be to send enemies to the enemy, the real main force of this war is the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The 80,000 Kingdom of Sardinia Army and the 100,000 Austrian Army are unreliable no matter how they look, this is why they stopped attacking.


    However, the people do not know that they are simply calculating the total strength. Austria ¡¯s army in Italy is only 100,000. Because of the suppression of the revolution, it has reduced its staff by several thousands.


    With the cooperation of the 150 thousand people of the Kingdom of Sardinia, could they not win the more than 90,000 Austrian troops?


    The pressure of Marshal Bardolio is not too great. The local faction in Lombardy has just turned to the Kingdom of Sardinia and is still afraid to engage in things. Now he is a student representative.


    King Charlie is different. A group of various groups within the Sardinian kingdom. He only used the war to divert domestic contradictions. As a result, he overplayed. Now radical nationalists urge him to send troops to Venice every day.


    This was his own pot. To alleviate domestic political pressure, King Charlie advertised that the Sardinian army defeated the Austrians in Lombardy, which led many people to think that Austria was nothing like this.


    Public opinion is the easiest to fall into madness. Charlie Albert has forgotten too late, or he knows it is useless, and public opinion is not under his control at all.


    Nationalism is now on the rise in Italy, and the Kingdom of Sardinia is the strongest in Italy. Nationalism is once again throbbed by the defeat of the Austrian army.


    At this time, nationalism was mixed with patriotism on the verge of out of control, and someone was constantly reminding them that the Venice area was still under the rule of the Austrians.


    Since the annexation of Lombardy by the Kingdom of Sardinia, all the people have been happier for the unification of Italy. At this time, the Venetian area controlled by Austria was very unsightly.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is already riding a tiger!


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 Chapter 65： No more money if you do n’t fight again

    late at night


    In a grocery shop in a small alley in Turin, three middle-aged men are gathering and talking in a low voice.


    The older man asked, "Amor, how is it?"


    "The plan went very smoothly, and the people''s patriotism was very high. Even without us, I am afraid they would go to protest spontaneously!" Amor answered with a smile


    "You can''t be careless. The more you get to this moment, the more careful you are."


    "Did you not get noticed by others?" The older man asked with concern.


    "Relax, Carmelo! My current identity is a patriotic little businessman from Venice. Now my behavior is exactly the same as my identity.


    On the surface, as long as the Kingdom of Sardinia occupied Venice, I could get a generous return.


    In this case, my hostility to Austria is necessary and unobtrusive. Amor explained


    For the benefit of the capitalists, there are not one or two who advocate the attack on Venice. Amor is at least a little more active, which is not a problem.


    "Well, it''s fine if you don''t. The most important thing for us is to be careful and complete the tasks in your hands. Don''t be too greedy.


    Cecilio, where did your mission go? The middle-aged man, codenamed Carmelo, continued to ask


    "It didn''t go well. I''m just an obscure little person. The big newspaper has no shortage of manuscripts. At present, my article can only appear in the street tabloid." Cecilio reluctantly responded.


    He is only a Wen Qing, and the articles he writes can only be said to be good. He has not reached the point of weeping ghosts, and in Italy, where the cultural industry is developed, he has no advantage at all.


    Fortunately, the article he is about to publish is very suitable for the current situation, changing the pattern to devalue the Austrians and advocate the heroism of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    A lot of such articles have appeared recently, except that Cecilio''s articles are more explicit and the contents are more radical, which is exactly in line with the appetite of the middle school teenagers.


    "Don''t worry, just take your time. The nationalism in the Kingdom of Sardinia is somewhat more than we imagined. Even without our rhythm, public opinion will also force the government to send troops to Venice. Now we just advance this time.


    Now that the heat has been brought up, it doesn''t matter whether we are guided or not.


    Now everyone has to change the propaganda method and propagate the brutal rule of Austria. You can edit the content casually. In short, it will hack Austria to death.


    If you can''t think of it, remove the dark history of the nobles and capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia, change it, and put it on Austria. "Carmelo nodded and said


    Having said that, Carmelo wanted to laugh. He also set a record. As a spy, he actually hacked his motherland, and it is estimated that no one would believe it.


    Even his two younger brothers who developed locally did not know that he was serving the Austrian government. Carmelo always told them that this was a British secret intelligence organization.


    Now instigating the Kingdom of Sardinia to attack Venice, it is to match the strategy of the British Empire and establish a unified Italy.


    Under the action of money + chicken soup for the soul, the two did not feel that there was anything wrong with their actions. They also thought that what they were doing was working for the unification of Italy.


    There is no way, this is an order given in China. In order for the Sardinian kingdom to send troops to attack Venice as soon as possible, it is now necessary to stir up their national emotions and put pressure on the Sardinian government.


    There are still many people performing this task, most of them pretend to be British and French intelligence organizations, and some have even mixed up with radical groups.


    In this era, there is no identity account book, and communication is very troublesome. It is impossible to verify the identity of an Italian region.


    In addition, the nationalism of the Kingdom of Sardinia is soaring. As long as the identity of the patriots is put on and the behavior is politically correct, even if the identity is discovered, the Sardinian government is not afraid to easily arrest people.


    ...


    Some people take the rhythm. The fighting power of the nationalists in the Kingdom of Sardinia is naturally more powerful. Faced with the pressure of public opinion, King Charles-Albert finally can''t hold it.


    You know, after the outbreak of the February Revolution in France, the revolutionary arrogance of the Kingdom of Sardinia also began to skyrocket. If he hadn''t had a clever move to Austria to declare war, he could still keep the throne.


    In fact, Charlie Albert had no intention of defeating Austria. Originally, he just planned to fight a battle, and it was enough to make a difference for the domestic business.


    Now that it has occupied Lombardy, it is already considered to be overfulfilling its mission. It is too risky to continue to attack the Venetian region, and the probability of military success is not high.


    "Azelio, where is our ally army?" Charlie Albert asked with concern.


    Prime Minister Azelio looked dark, and the benefits were eaten up by the Sardinian kingdoms. Can he count on other nations to contribute?


    Moreover, the Italian states were severely affected by Austria. Now everyone is forced to participate in this war by public opinion. They were originally reluctant and had no interest incentives. It is natural to have foreign workers.


    "Tuscany''s 5,000 volunteers are already on the way. It is expected to reach Lombardy at the end of the month. The 7,000 troops of the Papal State have reached the Adige River. Naples'' 40,000 troops are expected to arrive in May." Difficult answer


    "I urge them to hurry up, and continue to ask all countries to increase the number of reinforcements. In May we must launch an attack on the Venice area!" King Charlie thought for a moment and said


    This is already his last bottom line, and public opinion is really overwhelming. At this time King Charlie had regretted announcing the merger of Lombardy prematurely. Otherwise, Lombardy could be used to hang Tolkana.


    This idea flickered out. In an era when public opinion demanded great reunification, territorial division was politically deadly.


    "Your Majesty, now is not the time for the decisive battle with the Austrians. At least it is necessary to wait for the Austrian Civil War to escalate, and after the arrival of 40,000 troops in Naples, the best time to launch an offensive!" Admiral Li Qi advised


    Austria has not yet begun to suppress the Hungarian rebellion. At this time, it sent troops to Venice to stimulate the Vienna government. Perhaps the main Austrian troops would kill Italy.


    Charlie Albert explained helplessly: "It is true from the military point of view, but we can no longer hold it politically. There is also a financial problem. The cost of occupying Lombardy is beyond our imagination. "


    (Do n¡¯t spit out the name, the Secretary of the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia actually translated it as Li Qi, not the Chinese name I made up)


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 Chapter 66： Easy to disembark

    Without money, this is an embarrassing problem. The Kingdom of Sardinia is located in northwestern Italy and is considered to be the best state in Italy.


    Unfortunately, this cannot change the nature of the Sardinian kingdom, which is a poor ghost. The territory is only 70,000 square kilometers, and the population is only 5 to 6 million. There are no resources, and the industry has just started.


    However, they are always poor and have been striving for the unification of Italy. Because of their ambitions, the Kingdom of Sardinia is even poorer.


    In order to unify Italy, it is naturally necessary to rely on fists. The military expenditure of the Kingdom of Sardinia is so small, so their finances have been in a deficit.


    It was not until 1852 that the legendary Prime Minister Gafur came on the scene, reformed the fiscal and taxation system, and increased the country''s income; a series of measures including railway, port construction, and the development of industry and commerce were released from the financial crisis.


    Prime Minister Azelio echoed frowningly: "Your Majesty is right, we are really out of money. The war came too suddenly and we were not adequately prepared.


    Occupying Lombardy, we consumed a lot of financial and material resources, which greatly exceeded our budget. So far, more than 28 million liras have been spent.


    (1 Lira = 4.5 grams of silver)


    Due to the war, the tax revenue in Lombardy this year is not expected, and it will still be in the state of net expenditure in the second half of the year.


    The French abruptly terminated their previously promised weapon assistance. Now we have to squeeze a sum of money out of the limited war funding to purchase weapons and equipment. This alone costs at least 17 million liras.


    Together, these two items cost nearly 45 percent of our war funding. We still have nearly 200,000 troops and spend at least 1 million lira per day. If we continue to drag on, we will go bankrupt for a maximum of two months. Already. "


    After listening to the Prime Minister''s explanation, the first reaction of Secretary of the Army Li Qi was impossible. At the moment, he questioned: "How can the Prime Minister spend so much money? According to our plan, this billion lira is enough to support us for half a year!"


    "Sir Li Qi, do you suspect that I am corrupt?" Prime Minister Azelio said angrily


    corruption? How many officials are not corrupt in this era? However, the secret that everyone knows is not to be broken, otherwise everyone''s face will not look good.


    Li Qi quickly explained: "No, Your Excellency, I did not question your meaning, I was just a little curious about these expenses!"


    After listening to Li Qi''s answer, Azelio looked a little slower and explained without hesitation: "I''ll give you a rough calculation, let you see where the money is going.


    In Lombardy, the Liberals spent 8.65 million liras, the food issue cost 10.5365 million liras, relief war refugees spent 3.637 million liras, and the establishment of administrative agencies cost 3.862 million liras ...


    Because the European revolution is endless, the price of weapons and equipment on the international market has increased by 37%. The specific situation of your army has also sent someone to participate. Do n¡¯t ask me, right?


    According to our prior plan, we did not plan to recruit another 70,000 troops in Lombardy. With so many people added, the cost will naturally go up! "


    After listening to the Prime Minister''s explanation, Li Qi had nothing to say. There is no way, who will let their army have no confidence in fighting against the Austrians? In order to increase their odds, they adopted the simplest method-expanding the army.


    Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the mobilization ability of the agricultural society was not high enough to enable all people to participate in the war.


    More than 100,000 people were mobilized within the Kingdom of Sardinia, basically reaching the limit of mobilization. At this time, the enthusiasm of the people in Lombardy is so high that good soldiers have no reason to refuse.


    At this time Li Qi could not take care of that much. As the Army Minister, he must stand on the ground of the Army and reduce the risk of failure as much as possible.


    "The Prime Minister, the British support this war, can we no longer ask the British for a loan?"


    Prime Minister Azelio frowned, grinning bitterly and saying, "It is not easy to get a loan from the British. For this ¡ê 3 million loan, we paid a lot of money.


    Now that the war has broken out, if you ask them for a loan again, I am afraid the conditions will not be so simple! "


    (1 pound ¡Ö 25 lira)


    There is no way, this is almost a routine for the British to try Bailing. First, a loan is given to lure people into the boat. But "easy to get off the boat and difficult to get off the boat", in the center of the river, they can only be left to drive.


    "So what about the French? Didn''t they want us to expel the Austrians from Italy? Isn''t there any indication now?" Li Qi asked impatiently.


    Charlie Albert said with a sneer: "Huh! The French are a group of unscrupulous assholes. Even the weapons and equipment assistance promised in advance are gone. Do you think they can still count?"


    The crowd did not take up the topic. The French had originally provided assistance, but when it was learned that the Kingdom of Sardinia had annexed Lombardy, things blew up.


    According to the requirements of the French, the Lombardy region must establish its own country, which is undoubtedly unacceptable to them.


    Independence is easy, and reunification is difficult. If you miss the opportunity now, does the Kingdom of Sardinia have the opportunity to annex Lombardy?


    Li Qi calculated and said: "His Majesty, judging from the current situation, the old fox guarding the Venetian region is Austrian star Radkis, who once suffered a loss, he cannot be a second time.


    If the Austrian army was just defending the city and not fighting against us, it would be impossible for us to end the war in two months.


    If the Austrians are unwilling to end the war, even if we capture the Venice war, it will continue, so we must find a way to finance the war. "


    He was at a showdown and wanted to end the war, not just their decision, unless the Sardinian army could hit all the way to Vienna and force the Austrian government to surrender.


    This is obviously impossible. Everyone is a sane politician. Even if you have confidence in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, no one thinks that this step can be achieved.


    In this case, if the government wants to win the war, it must find a way to raise military expenses for them. Otherwise, it would not be the responsibility of the War Department to lose the war because they have no money.


    Prime Minister Azelio said with a bitter smile: "Well, His Excellency Li Qi''s military issue, we will find a solution, but you must also guarantee victory. We cannot afford to lose this war!"


    "Honest Prime Minister, please be assured. Commander Marshal Bardolio, who has defeated the Austrians once, has no trouble dealing with a group of defeats!" Li Qi quickly assured


    Charlie Albert, who hadn''t spoken halfway, suddenly asked, "Prime Minister, how are you going to solve the funding gap?"


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 Chapter 67： trickery

    Prime Minister Azelio was cold in heart. He reacted. He just stated too fast. He didn''t ask the king''s opinions first, which caused Charlie Albert''s dissatisfaction.


    Politics is so delicate. The Kingdom of Sardinia is also a constitutional monarchy. In this case, the Prime Minister bypasses the king to make a decision. If Charlie Albert does not respond, it is estimated that it will not be long before it is suspended.


    Obviously, Charlie Albert is not a political liar like Louis XVI, and his political level is at least 90 points. He immediately began to beat him.


    After thinking about all this, Prime Minister Azelio said in a frightened voice: "Your Majesty, now we only need two ways to solve the financial problem, either by collecting a war tax or borrowing from an international consortium."


    Charlie Albert glanced at him fiercely, cursing inwardly: "Old slippery head".


    Prime Minister Azelio said only half of it, "collecting a war tax"-to whom, there must be a scope?


    Old sites in the Kingdom of Sardinia have long been expropriated. Is the expropriation directed at Lombardy, or is it collected nationwide?


    This is an errand that offends people. The ordinary people clang poorly, and squeezing them is obviously a waste of money, so they can only reach out to capitalists and nobles.


    Don''t look at the nobles and capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia who seem to be very patriotic, and they are enthusiastic about donating. If they really want to pay for them, they will find that things are not so different.


    There are still fraudulent donations in the era of the highly developed Internet in the 21st century, not to mention this era?


    Who can''t make a show? They can do even more, donating 10,000 lira, and returning to earn 20,000 or 30,000 lira everywhere.


    Borrowing from an international consortium? Who will lend money to the Kingdom of Sardinia now? Except for Britons, is there any other country that lends money to them?


    International loans are high-risk and high-yield. Without government participation, who can guarantee the return? In case the Sardinian kingdom is defeated, who do they ask for money?


    To find a British person to borrow money, it is inevitable that you will be ripped off. You do n¡¯t know how many treaty treaties you need to sign. No one wants to do this stinky sale.


    "Oh, now that the Prime Minister has it in mind, implement it as soon as possible!"


    Charlie Albert finalized the result without hesitation.


    Doesn''t constitutional monarchy allow the king to delegate power? Now he has delegated authority. In short, this matter has nothing to do with the king, all are responsible for the cabinet.


    For the boss, there is still something to realize about Prime Minister Azelio. However, the black pot can''t carry it on its own, and Azelio is not stupid, of course, it will pull people into the water.


    "Yes, Your Majesty! I will go back to a government meeting to discuss this matter and implement it as soon as possible!"


    Charlie Albert nodded his head with satisfaction. The Prime Minister took over the responsibility. It was not important whether he was the one behind him or whether the officials below were responsible. As long as it doesn''t make him a king difficult, it''s a good courtier.


    "Well, the cabinet is responsible for solving the military issue, but the military action against Venice must not be delayed, and the War Department must prepare for the war as soon as possible!" Charlie Albert added


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Secretary of the Army Li Qi answered quickly


    The meaning of the king, he already understood, no matter how difficult it is, the battle against Venice must first be fought, this is politically correct.


    As for how to fight, that''s not necessarily the case. Concentrating on all-out attacks is fine. It is also possible to send a small unit of tentative attacks. You must let the outside world see the determination of Sardinia.


    Li Qi has been satisfied. He has fought for the frontline army for a period of time. The tentative attack in the early stage lasted for ten days and a half months. Isn''t it a problem?


    This time of preparation time can almost drag the duel date to June, and the recruit training has basically ended.


    ...


    The Kingdom of Sardinia was preparing, and the Austrian side was not idle. After Marshal Radkis retreated to the Venetian region, he first suppressed the local rebellion.


    After the execution of a group of leaders, the Vienna government added more than 70,000 free laborers. For the problems in the Venice area, these people were taken away by the Austrian government as soon as possible.


    Because of the war, the Vienna government had no time to make a careful evaluation, and all of them joined the road repair army to work to ensure the logistical supply of the Austrian army.


    After such tossing, the Venice area has also stabilized, at the cost of almost stagnating the economy.


    However, as long as you think about the battlefield that will soon turn into a battlefield, it doesn''t matter. Can you still count on economic development during the war?


    "Hello, Marshal, Sir Lotes!" The attendant whispered.


    Marshal Radkis smiled and said, "Let him in!"


    ...


    Rost gave a noble ceremony to Radkis, and then said respectfully: "Dear Marshal, Rost Holder is honored to meet you!"


    By convention, this time should be called a knighthood, but compared to the knighthood, Radkis prefers others to call him Marshal, and Rotus naturally is in his favor.


    "Me too, what is Mr. Robert coming to see me for today?" Marshal Radkis asked with a smile.


    Lots replied, "Hello Marshal, I am here today on behalf of the Venice Business Association. You know that this rebellion was involved ..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Marshal Radkis interrupted strongly: "Mr. Rotes, the insurgents will not be forgiven. If you want to plead for them, don''t say it.


    The leaders who have been captured are basically killed, and those who have not caught can surrender if they surrender! "


    Feeling that Radkis was not angry, the cold sweat of Rotters'' forehead came out. This is April, and the weather in Venice is not hot.


    He couldn''t help but be glad that he had always opposed the violent revolution and had not joined the rebellion, otherwise he would have to add another head to the pillar in Venice.


    This time, the Vienna government killed the insurgents. Even the relationship is useless. If you catch and kill, you will not leave them time for activities.


    Lotters hurriedly said, "No, Lord Marshal. How could I plead with these chaotic parties?"


    Marshal Radkis laughed and said, "Oh, don''t be nervous and talk slowly. As long as it has nothing to do with the chaos, then everything is fine. Your father, Rotes, is still a friend with me. What can I do for you?"


    After this shock, Lotters regretted his trip to the muddy water. As a noble part-time capitalist, the first status is still noble.


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 Chapter 68： Zero risk and high return

    Until now, he was not allowed to flinch. Gritting his teeth, Rost said, "Hello Marshal, there were many innocent people in this rebellion. They were wrapped in by the rebels and are now arrested.


    They all have a family to support. When can you let them go? "


    Marshal Radkis said haha, "This is indeed a problem, but please put your heart back in your stomach. We are in the process of judging, but it will take some time.


    The problem of their family, this is easy to handle. The Venice city government has started to put in food. Everyone can get a ration, and they will not be hungry! "


    I want to find out that those who are real insurgents, those who are trapped in them, cannot be accomplished overnight.


    The enemy is about to come. At this time, stability is overwhelming. Marshal Radkis does not want to take risks. Franz is even less likely to take risks. Therefore, the Vienna government will take people away as soon as possible.


    Anyway, most of these people are workers. It doesn''t matter if they get it wrong. At that time, the government will pay another salary and arrange them in the state-owned factory. It will be enough to calm the grievances in their hearts.


    With a little guidance, they can transfer their hateful targets to the chaotic party. After all, if it weren''t for those who pulled them into the water, there would be no such thing.


    Of course the government is just and wrong. Isn''t it paying wages? It also solves the work incidentally. No matter what the state-owned factory is, it is much better than the capitalists treat them.


    There is no harm without comparison. People are realistic, especially those ordinary people who are worried about eating, drinking, drinking, sleeping, and sleeping. Whoever lives with them is better off.


    This has been confirmed. Didn''t the revolutionary serfs in Venice originally become loyal supporters of the Habsburgs?


    Marshal Radkis was able to deal with the Venetian rebels easily because of the defeat of the serfs? As long as you help the government suppress the rebellion, you can divide the land. Who can refuse?


    The smallpox that the Revolutionists boasted about, actually, when it came to specific measures, they did not even consider the interests of the people at the bottom, independent or republic, that is, they could not help them fill their stomachs.


    Under Franz''s strong request, this time the Austrian army strictly implemented the policy of suppressing the chaos and dividing the fields. In addition to dividing the land, the government took the farming tools and food of the rebellious nobles very carefully.


    The rural areas of Venice are now stable, and the rest of the nobles who have escaped from the calamity have to be cautious, for fear of being connected with the chaos.


    Now the serfs were forced to be liberated, these peasants who had just been freed stared at them, expecting them to join the rebellion, and then divided their land.


    This is why after the Austrian government launched a killing ban, these nobles who were sorrowful and sorrowful did not jump out. They were really scared.


    There is no way, the Austrian Italian region has not been very stable, naturally in the Austrian empire is not seen, the politics are severely suppressed, there is not much right to speak.


    Marshal Radkis was almost killed in Venice, and the Vienna government did not respond, but they gave them a deep lesson with a bayonet and made them understand who was the boss.


    In this short period of more than a month, nearly seven stories of nobles were deprived of their names, and capitalists of nearly eight stories were copied. These people have either fled or have been rubbed.


    For the remaining capitalists, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With so many competitors falling, it is a fool not to seize the market.


    Anyway, whoever rules Venice needs capitalists to pay taxes, and as long as they do not run to rebel, they will not be moved.


    The Austrian government killed this fiercely. Some people are not playing too much. They think their wings are hard. Even if they provide funds and weapons to the revolutionaries, is it nothing?


    Well, in fact, these are not impossible, as long as you are careful and not caught by the Austrian government, it is okay to blame these people for being too arrogant.


    I have nothing to learn about the French. I ran for the banquet movement, fearing that it had nothing to do with the Revolutionary Party. Now the Austrian government has liquidated, and there are dozens of bare witnesses.


    All the smart people survived, seeing some friendship between the Rotus family and the Marshal Radkis family. In order to resume production as soon as possible, the capitalists would publicize him as a representative to negotiate.


    After listening to Marshal Radkis, Lotters knew the trouble, but he still fought hard.


    "Hello Marshal, since the outbreak of the rebellion in Venice, the local economy has been hit hard. If production cannot be resumed as soon as possible, I am afraid this year''s tax will be a problem!"


    Marshal Radkis smiled at him, and then said without hesitation, "Rotts, isn''t this plain?


    Because of the war, the local economy has been devastated, and I have reported it to the Vienna government, asking for a tax waiver this year.


    Can I put people back, and you will be able to protect the tax revenue in Venice this year? "


    Lotters hurriedly answered, "No!"


    He really didn''t dare to promise that this year''s taxes in the Venice area will receive one-fifth of previous years, which is God''s blessing.


    What to do with the remaining balance, can''t we always make them pay for it? They are not Thirteen Lines, and they are buying and selling under the tax system!


    Marshal Radkis bewildered: "I know your intentions. Our war with the Kingdom of Sardinia is about to begin. In order to ensure the stability of the Venetian region, these people must not return until the review is completed.


    I understand that you want to take the opportunity to expand production and seize the market. Don''t worry, when we defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia, your harvest will be even greater.


    Since the capitalists in Lombardy are on the side of the Kingdom of Sardinia, as losers, naturally they are not qualified to continue to exist. I think you can fill the gap left by them! "


    This is a naked hint that as long as support for Austria wins the war, the main business circle in Northern Italy will become Venice.


    Lotters reluctantly controlled his emotions and said, "Marshal, what do we need to pay?"


    "It''s very simple, you just have to build up a force in the Kingdom of Sardinia and let them send troops to Venice in advance!" Marshal Radsky replied calmly.


    Lotters was very happy, this is a low investment, high return, or zero risk investment.


    If you fail, you can pay a little for publicity, and if you succeed, you can double or even multiply the industry.


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 Chapter 69： Pragmatist

    In this era, the main industries in the Italian region were concentrated in the northern region. Due to political and geographical factors, they were divided into the "Turin-Genoa" industrial zone and the "Milan-Venice" industrial zone.


    There is no doubt that the industrial revolution in Italy has just begun, and it is still dominated by traditional handicrafts, but only a lot of mechanical tools have been added.


    The capitalists in the Venetian region and the capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia have both cooperation and competition. Many capitalists have industries in both places, and the relationship between the two parties is not easy to understand.


    When the conditions put forward by Marshal Radkis spread in the Venice area, the capitalists responded. As for who he supports, it is difficult to say clearly.


    It doesn''t matter, anyway, this is a conspiracy. Even the most hostile capitalists in Austria, they also need the Sardinian kingdom to send troops to Venice as soon as possible.


    Every day the war continues, it will bring them inestimable losses, including the local capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and national mobilization will also prevent them from making money.


    Turin became even more lively. The capitalists in the Venetian region joined the public opinion offensive, as if it had become the last straw to overwhelm the camels. Looking at the black crowds, Charlie Albert had to order the Army to launch an advance attack.


    To this end, he also sent 40,000 troops that could be used in the country at last. The armies of the Kingdom of Sardinia were as high as 190,000. If the power of allies is added, their total strength is now approaching 250,000 in theory.


    The reason is that in theory, it is because in addition to the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the army of the remaining states is still fighting soy sauce.


    Especially the Naples army, the furthest away, stopped in the Papal State because of a large number of soldiers suffering from heat stroke. As long as God knows why they have heatstroke in spring.


    In short, the 40,000 troops promised by Naples could not keep up with this war, but for the early reunification of the Italian region, they sent hundreds of warriors to battle with illness.


    No matter how ridiculous this reason is, at least one thing is certain, the army of Naples will not come.


    Franz didn''t think it was the credit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Just look at the birth of King Ferdinand II of Naples.


    This was the son of two Sicilian kings, Francois I, and the daughter of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor. (The Kingdom of Sicily and Naples jointly formed two Kingdoms of Sicily, Naples dominates)


    In simple terms, this is the younger brother that the Habsburgs helped to cultivate in Italy. Although Austria''s international reputation has fallen, this is not enough to make them jump back.


    Looking at the map, it is clear that even if Naples is separated by the Papal State, even if they can drive Austria out of Italy, they will not get any substantial benefits.


    Any Italian state has the ambition to unify the Italian region. At this time, the enemy is not a good choice. Even Austria''s occupation of Venice and Lombardy would be more in their interest than the occupation of these areas by the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    History has changed because Austria''s military power in the Venice area is stronger. Now the Kingdom of Sardinia has begun to perform the demon dissolution of the demon. This is a battle of national movements.


    By May, the reserve mobilized by Austria, after more than a month of running-in, had begun to take on combat effectiveness. Franz quietly increased his troops to Hungary, and the war broke out.


    Vienna


    Franz once again lamented that Nicholas I was a good comrade. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 300,000 Russian troops were ready to help Austria and Prussia suppress the revolution at any time.


    The strong support of the Tsarist government has had a very strong impact in Europe. Both Austria and the Prussian Revolutionary Party have been hit with a hit.


    The newly independent Hungarian regime has become precarious. The head of Kosut, the Hungarian Republic, can''t sleep at night, for fear that the Russians will stab them in the back.


    Metternich said, "His Royal Highness, the French have been tempted, they have terminated all aid to the Kingdom of Sardinia, and we are now discussing the division of the Sardinian kingdom."


    Franz was pleased and thought to himself: "Sure enough, Metternich is still suitable for diplomacy. Being a prime minister is completely professional!"


    If you can live with the French, there will be no accidents in the Italian battlefield. Without the help of the French, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia is a weak chicken.


    In a short period of more than a month, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia expanded rapidly from 20,000 to 30,000 to nearly 200,000. People with a little military knowledge know that such an army is not reliable.


    Of course, if the soldiers of the Sardinian kingdom are not afraid of death, or if they execute the superior orders as honestly as German soldiers, then it is not a big problem.


    Probably the Kingdom of Sardinia has been bewildered by radical domestic opinion, thinking that these soldiers on the battlefield can be as powerful as they were when they shouted slogans.


    Franz made the decision directly: "Well, sign a treaty with the French government as soon as possible. They can change the government as fast as a woman can change clothes. Don''t take any extra steps!"


    "His Royal Highness, it would be too bad to sign a treaty right away. The French appetite is bigger than we think." Metternich reminded


    "It doesn''t matter. Whether the treaty we signed with the French can be implemented depends on whether the French can withstand the pressure of the British.


    Judging from the current situation, the French government keeps selling to the British. As long as the London government is tougher, most French will make compromises.


    If they choose to give up, it''s no wonder we are. Even then, we can condemn them for betrayal. Franz said indifferently


    Not only is this provisional government kneeling at the British, several subsequent French governments have followed the British to hang out, and it is unrealistic for them to resist the British for at least five years.


    "His Royal Highness, if the French retreat, then we are afraid that we will be alone. In the present circumstances, we are not suitable for annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Duke Louis reminded


    "Unfortunately, such a good opportunity was missed. It is not so easy for the Kingdom of Sardinia to come to you!" Prime Minister Felix sighed.


    Dominating Italy is not only the dream of the French, but also the dream of Austria, but this is just a dream, and the European powers will not let them do so.


    "There is no way, who makes us have bad teeth now? If we eat the Sardinian kingdom in one bite, we are going to be strangled!" Franz said helplessly.


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 Chapter 70： Preparation completed

    The Austrian empire was like a frail elderly man, overeating, and possibly dying at any time. Franz''s concession to the French was based on this.


    In the principle of scribbling rabbits, Austria can also tear a piece of meat from the Kingdom of Sardinia if the French government toughens it.


    It doesn''t matter how much, what''s important is that it can be politically proven to the outside world that the Austrian Empire is still a power, with great strength, and deterring the Prussians who are about to move.


    As for whether the French will grow larger because of this, Franz is very Buddhist. What does it matter to him?


    When the French grow up, the British and Russians should worry about it. Could the French still be stupid enough to attack Austria?


    Don''t make fun, after the baptism of Napoleon, the vigilance of all countries in Europe to France is S level.


    Before we get rid of diplomatic isolation, any military action by the French may lead to joint suppression by various countries.


    Metternich said calmly: "If the French are persuaded, then we don''t need to destroy the Sardinian kingdom. It is also a good choice to keep them as a buffer between Austria and France.


    The most troublesome are the British, who are willing to mediate the Osama war despite promises from the London government.


    However, we received news from our embassy in London that a British consortium was negotiating a secret loan with the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    In addition, some time ago, the Kingdom of Sardinia has borrowed 3 million pounds from the British, and we have reason to believe that the British stood by the enemy in this war. "


    Metternich has always shown little interest in territorial expansion. The conservative politician believes that Austria is big enough and ethnic conflicts in the country are even more troublesome, so he opposes continued expansion.


    Based on this policy, Austria has done little territorial expansion in the past few decades.


    Franz''s indifference to Metternich''s political propositions, but to judge his diplomacy, that is another view.


    The greatest diplomat of the 19th century deserved it. The "European Prime Minister" and the "Metternich era" are the highest evaluations given to him by the outside world.


    The collapse of the Vienna system was not a diplomatic defeat. It was more austerity in Austria and could not withstand the impact of the revolution.


    At this time in history, Metternich had already stepped down. As a result, the British released a bunch of smoke bombs and successfully confused the Vienna government. If Marshal Radkis insisted, Lombardy and Venice would have been lost in 1848.


    Felix said confidently: "There is no need to worry too much. Even if the British support the Kingdom of Sardinia, they cannot end in person without the support of the European powers."


    This is not pride, but a judgment based on the international situation and the strength of all parties.


    In history, the Vienna government let go of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In addition to the intervention of Britain and France, the most important reason was that they were worried that the French would grow bigger after annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    "Well, it''s good to prepare these things in advance. The most important thing is the result of this war. If we can easily defeat the enemy, then the result is naturally led by us!"


    Franz poured cold water on the confident Prime Minister. The war was not over yet, so arrogant, was not a good thing.


    This is not to blame. Felix, Austria is also a European power, and the Kingdom of Sardinia is just a small point. The difference in strength between the two sides is not normal. It is normal to look down on them.


    After a pause, Metternich proposed again: "His Highness, the Russians have promised to help us suppress the rebellion. Would you like them to send troops to suppress the Hungarian rebellion as soon as possible?"


    Looking at the crowd''s expressions, Franz shook his head.


    "No! This is a housework in Austria. If the Russians are to help us suppress the rebellion, we will have to rely on the Russians diplomatically in the days to come.


    The most difficult thing to pay back in the world is human debt. The situation in Hungary is still within our tolerance. There is no need to involve the Russians.


    However, it is still possible for the Russians to make the illusion of sending troops to Hungary and to shake up the resistance of the party. "


    It''s two concepts to do what you want to do, and to actually end it. If the Russians really sent troops to help Austria suppress the Hungarian rebellion, how would future history books record it?


    "Please foreign soldiers suppress the revolution"? Doesn''t that become a reactionary? Do you want Franz''s brilliant image?


    It''s okay to just do something, scare the Hungarians, and force them to split up and defend.


    As a winner, Franz can write whatever he wants. If the future and Russia turn upside down, he can even reverse the black and white saying: Under the leadership of the great Franz the Great, the Russians have smashed the plot of plotting misconduct in Hungary.


    On the surface, there is nothing wrong with it. Europe also has regional blacks. Russia still integrated into European society after the anti-French war.


    Turning on the black history of the Russians, they said that they were plotting against Hungary. If they didn''t know the truth, Franz would have believed it.


    "His Royal Highness, there is news from the front lines in Venice. The Kingdom of Sardinia is now very cautious and has not ventured to attack. Our enticement may fail.


    Marshal Radkis asked us to dispatch troops as soon as possible to suppress the Hungarian rebellion. It would be best if we could quickly gain an advantage on the battlefield and force the Kingdom of Sardinia to take part in a decisive battle. "The Secretary of the Army said suddenly


    Franz rubbed his forehead helplessly. Historical data are deceptive. The Italian army ¡¯s ineffective fighting is a fact, but it does not mean that they are really easy to deal with, at least the current Sardinian kingdom is not so good.


    Bardolio, the parallel marshal, knew that he would fight steadily, and would rather bear greater losses and fight all the way. He did not venture into the Venetian region and the Austrian army did the main battle.


    In the pocket array Marshal Radkis painstakingly arranged, the enemy''s main force did not enter at all. If you fight out now, you may be able to defeat the enemy, you may want to destroy or destroy the enemy army, it is simply impossible.


    Originally, Franz was prepared to suppress the Hungarian rebellion after defeating the Kingdom of Sardinia, but now it is obviously impossible. You can only start with the Hungarians to force the Kingdom of Sardinia to send a decisive battle.


    Many people understand that if the Austrians suppress the internal rebellion, the Kingdom of Sardinia will have no chance of victory.


    "Quicken the preparations for the war. Once it is ready, send troops to suppress the Hungarian rebellion. How long will it take for the Prime Minister?" Franz asked in confusion.


    "His Royal Highness, the strategic supplies are almost ready, and the military deployment has basically been completed. Except for the newly established provinces directly under the Central Government, it takes time to integrate.


    As soon as next Saturday, May 5th, we can launch an attack! Felix thought about it and said


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 Chapter 71： Covert Chen Cangs Reform

    Croatia


    After Kosut issued the Hungarian Declaration of Independence, many Croatian nobles were hesitant about joining the Hungarian Republic and staying in the Austrian Empire.


    However, they were soon forced to make a decision, and the Hungarian interim government excluded Croats from the scope of their rights, causing dissatisfaction among the local nobility.


    Most of the land in the Croatian area is in the hands of the great nobles of Hungary. The Hungarian nobles despise Croatian soil buns. The local small and medium nobles and the Hungarian nobles are separated.


    This provided an opportunity for the Vienna government. Franz immediately released goodwill to the local small and medium nobles and promised to have their part in the future Austrian government.


    Specifically, it is to establish an Austrian National Federation to represent the rights of the parliament. Among them, Croatian representatives will have 2 to 5 seats.


    The specific number depends on their performance. Anyway, this excessive institution before national integration is one of the highest powers of the Austrian Empire in the future.


    To get the right to speak politically, you must participate. Theoretically, one representative seat is occupied by one percentage point of the total population.


    Croatians are less than three percent of Austria''s total population, and if they can get five delegate seats, their political influence will greatly increase.


    After attracting the upper class of the Croatian, Franz did not give up on attracting the people at the bottom, and it was the ordinary people in the bottom society who really wanted to kill him.


    After Hungary became independent, the Vienna government authorized Governor Josip Jelacic to confiscate the Hungarian noble lands and liberate serfs.


    The number of people supporting the Vienna government instantly dominated. By May, Governor Yosip Jelacic had 80,000 Croatian volunteers.


    On May 1st, Franz issued a military merit field order. Now that ordinary people can help the government suppress the rebellion, land can be obtained, and soldiers loyal to the emperor are naturally no exception.


    At present, there is a lot of land confiscated in the hands of the Vienna government. There is still a lot of land in the Kingdom of Hungary waiting to be confiscated. There is still a lot of land available for development in the Austrian Empire. It is not a big problem to give some to the soldiers.


    Of course, in order to curb land mergers, there are restrictions on the granting of land this time. The maximum land grant should not exceed 50 hectares.


    For ordinary people, fifty hectares is already a huge number. Especially for the serfs who had just been freed and had no land, this was enough to make them kill the emperor.


    After the introduction of the military power field order, there was a continuous stream of people joining the army. For most people, the cost of buying land was too great, and it was better to go to the battlefield.


    The sky just started to light up, and a lot of people had gathered at the Morx recruiting site.


    "Madic, are you here to sign up?"


    "Yes, Gloric. After thinking about it, I still think a man should be on the battlefield!" Madditch replied solemnly.


    "But Madic, didn''t you say you were going to be a great blacksmith last time?" Gloric asked in wonder.


    The spring breeze of the Industrial Revolution has not yet blown to Croatia. Ordinary agricultural tools are still built by hand. For ordinary people, blacksmithing is a good income job.


    "No, I have changed my mind now. The blacksmith can do it at any time. Now I want to go to the battlefield. I want to be a great knight!" Madditch answered seriously.


    No one wants to be a nobleman, and a knight is the lowest-level aristocracy. For ordinary people, this step is the highest pursuit of life.


    Before the Great Revolution of 1848, the entire European world was aristocratic sons and nobles, merchants sons were merchants, doctors sons were doctors, serf sons were still serfs.


    In an ancient country like Austria, the number of aristocrats is already very large. These people occupy the upper class of the whole society, and the people at the bottom have no further channels.


    To many ambitious people, this Hungarian rebellion is an opportunity, an opportunity to cross class restrictions.


    Like most young people, Madditch also has ambitions. He is not willing to be a blacksmith for a lifetime like his father. Before that, there was no chance and he had to face reality.


    ...


    The tide of participation in Croatia was just an episode, these troops were only local forces, not in the Austrian military establishment.


    In other words, these troops do not need the central government to raise their troops, and their main job is not to fight, but to be responsible for logistics.


    The governor of Josip Jelacic apparently failed to explain clearly, or deliberately failed to explain clearly, that the control of so much land in the hands of the central government is not in line with the development of the bourgeois economy.


    To cultivate a local market, the peasants with the largest number of people naturally need money, and land is the main source of their income.


    Austria did not carry out a complete agrarian revolution, and the aristocracy still held a large amount of land, so Franz could not distribute the land for free.


    In this case, it is only necessary to distribute the land to the subjects loyal to the emperor. This criterion is very simple. Of course, loyal subjects are willing to fight for the emperor.


    As long as they walk on the battlefield, there is no credit or hard work. At that time, the emperor''s gratitude, and the land they want to buy for redemption, can become a reward and fall directly into their hands.


    Specific standards are still being formulated. Those who have acquired the land will soon be able to get rid of extreme poverty. They will naturally consume when they have the money, and there will be a market with consumption.


    After the prosperity of the market, the industry must be complemented, the government for industrial growth can obtain more taxes, and the cost of the initial investment will be gradually recovered. This is a benign economic cycle system.


    This war of rebellion has now become a tool for Franz to reform Austrian society. Through the cover of war, Austria''s social system is unknowingly being reshaped.


    Croatia is just a microcosm of the changes in Austrian society, and it is also happening in Slovenia, Transylvania, Bohemia and other regions.


    It can be said that the Hungarian rebellion has just begun, and the biggest loss is the great nobility of Hungary. Franz sold them without thinking.


    A man is guilty and guilty.


    Regardless of whether they participated in the rebellion or not, the possession of a large amount of land in their hands was the original sin, and the most important thing was that they sold out in Vienna and the Hungarian Republic.


    Greed made people fall into the abyss, and they wanted to gain more benefits. Now Franz simply gave the black hand and gave their land first.


    Even if it turned out that they had nothing to do with the rebellion, the land could not be taken back, and the government would pay them a ransom for the land.


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 Chapter 72： Rights struggle in Hungary (vote for votes)

    The military operation has not yet begun. Under the suppression of political and economic means, the new Hungarian Republic has fallen into a difficult position.


    The Republican government watched Croatia, Transylvania, Slovakia and other regions pulled by the Vienna government.


    Before the Austrian government cracked down, the Hungarian Republic shrank by more than half, and it continued to shrink. The head of Kosut was very angry, but powerless.


    Facts have proved that revolutions that do not bleed are incomplete. Now the newly born Hungarian Republic is full of internal contradictions. The inability to force local governments is a tough way.


    Budapest


    The head of Kosut passionately said, "Do you still have any illusions about the Austrians? Wake up, the Austrian government cannot easily make us independent!


    In this short period of half a month, the great Hungary lost nearly six floors of territory. If it continues, I am afraid that it will not be long before Budapest will change hands again.


    Everyone feels the attitude of the Austrian government towards the Revolutionary Party. From Vienna to Italy, from Prague to Galicia, the enemy raised a butcher knife to kill.


    Do you think the exception will be in Hungary? Once the revolution fails, everyone we are doing will either become a bereavement in exile, or become a headless ghost under the enemy!


    God, this is really terrible! !! I dare not imagine how much harm this would cause to Hungary.


    ... "


    Everyone present was different, some were excited, some were panicked, and some were dismissive.


    A noble representative suddenly interrupted: "Mr. Kosut, everyone knows these principles, but let''s be practical!


    We really feel the threat of Austria, but what good is it? Can we solve the problem by talking too much here? "


    There is no doubt that the ability to execute is a flaw in the Hungarian Republic. All Republican countries have a characteristic that is noisy.


    No, future generations in Finland may be an exception. After the presidency expires, the people are too lazy to vote. If it were not for constitutional restrictions, the president could be a tenure system.


    It is clear that the Republic of Hungary has not yet reached that height. Their consciousness is not so high. The Republican Government has been contradictory from the beginning.


    Even now, there are still many people who oppose leaving Austria. They have to fight and still have not taken off the crown of the Habsburgs.


    The revolutionary party led by Kosut has no ruling experience, and there will be endless problems as soon as he comes to power. Chaotic political programs are also the main factor that causes the situation to deteriorate.


    From the standpoint of the Hungarian nation, he is a great defender of national interests. From the standpoint of other Hungarian minorities, he is also a national oppressor.


    Under the influence of extreme nationalist ideology, the Hungarian Revolution stood on the opposite side of the national minorities from the beginning, while the Austrian government appeared in the role of the protector of ethnic minorities.


    What is even more tragic is that the Hungarian nation was too narrow in this era. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of nobles, capitalists, and middle classes, a large number of serfs, workers, and the poor were excluded.


    No matter how landscaping, the Hungarian Republican Government has not considered the interests of the people at the bottom, and the problem of the serfs that have attracted much attention has not been effectively solved.


    The decree of the Republic was used as toilet paper by nobles and capitalists, but the weak Republican government was powerless.


    Kosut''s strengths are speeches and inspirations. When it comes to specific issues, it''s a big deal. From a critic to a policy maker, he hasn''t changed his role yet.


    With a frown, Kosut said arrogantly, "Duke Leopold, the most important thing now is to organize the army and suppress the insurgents. This situation cannot continue to deteriorate."


    For the Hungarian Republic, these local governments fell to Austria and were indeed betraying.


    Unfortunately, people don''t think so. Most people think that the Hungarian Republic is a traitor, and their loyal Austrian emperor is orthodox.


    Duke Leopold sarcastically said: "In this case, the government would send troops early? If the troops are sent in the first time, the situation will definitely not worsen than it is now!"


    As a member of the great aristocracy, they can be described as heavy losses, and the Vienna government confiscated a large amount of their land as soon as they shot.


    In secret, they also communicated with the Vienna government, but under Franz''s leadership, the cabinet was very dissatisfied with their actions in this Hungarian rebellion and directly rejected the request to protect their property.


    Without the fiefdom, is there still a difference between the big aristocracy and the small aristocracy? You need to know that their influence on the country is actually built on this kind of land.


    A big aristocrat has tens of thousands or even millions of hectares of land in his hands and a large number of serfs. As long as they are willing to form an army of thousands or even tens of thousands of people at any time, this is the basis for their words.


    At this time, Leopold was naturally dissatisfied with the Kossuth government. If it were not for this revolution, they would still be the great nobles who were supreme, unlike now that they might be knocked down at any time.


    Kosut also has a younger brother. At this time, Secretary of the Army Liszt said: "Duke, you should know that military preparation takes time, and we must also consider the influence of the Austrian government.


    If military action is taken without preparation, it is likely to incur military strikes in Austria, and it will be difficult for us to win if we are caught off guard! "


    Many people dismissed his explanation. The so-called military preparations still remain on paper, and the Revolutionary Party does not trust the big aristocracy.


    After the founding of the Hungarian Republic, Kosut launched a large number of "civilian generals."


    Not all civilian generals are pregnant with each other. Most of the people''s ability is really not enough. Their military literacy is not much worse than that of noble officers.


    There is no way to solve this situation in a short time, and it is necessary to cultivate soldiers from a young age.


    In Europe, only big nobles have complete military personnel training systems, so before the 20th century, European nobles were almost all big nobles.


    Under the Vienna system, the European continent has been peaceful for decades. In the absence of actual combat, even if the generals are talented, they will not have room to grow.


    Due to the lack of generals in history, the Hungarian Republic finally found the command of the Polish veteran, which also caused the Hungarian aristocracy and the Republican government to depart from Germany.


    Now it is no exception. The Hungarian Republic has not taken military action. On the one hand, it is worried that it has angered the Austrian government, and on the other hand, the revolutionaries have no confidence in the big aristocracy.


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 Chapter 73： Lack of Hungary

    Leopold sneered and asked, "That''s the case. So what are we calling here today? Is it just for everyone to listen to a lecture?"


    I admit that Mr. Kosut''s speech was very exciting, but everyone is tired of this kind of speech. Why not change a trick? "


    Kosut''s face was so dreary and terrible that he couldn''t say that he was worried that you were unreliable before, and he would be a traitor at any time. Now the Austrian government has confiscated your land, and everyone is a boat.


    We all know these things well. If we break the window paper, how can we get along?


    Don''t look at these big aristocrats who seem to have suffered heavy losses and vital injuries, think that they are really indifferent and can be bullied by the dogs. In fact, their strength is not weak at all.


    "Her Duke, that''s enough!"


    "Austria has already raised their butcher knives, and now all we need is unity, and if you want to be held accountable, I can resign.


    Everyone, who thinks that he has the ability to lead the Hungarian Republic out of trouble, I can give up the position of president and let more capable people serve! "


    In his anger, Kosut simply bet he was furious. All the people at the scene changed greatly. At this time, the President of the Hungarian Republic was not good enough, at least the Duke of Leopold had no interest.


    Everyone knows that the President of the Hungarian Republic is not doing well. In history, when the Austrian government decided to use force to suppress it, the Hungarian government closed, and then the Revolutionary Party headed by Kosut came to power.


    Under the butterfly effect of Franz, the situation in the Hungarian Republic is even worse now. No one wants to be a protagonist, and Kosut became the head of state.


    Because the support rate is too low, Kosut''s prestige in the government is not high, and many aristocrats do not take him seriously.


    It looks childish, isn''t this a kind of struggle by Kosut?


    No matter how shortcomings Kosut is and how naive his political opinions are, he is the founder of the Hungarian nation.


    Seeing that the momentum was not right, another nobleman, the Marquis of Loki, stood up and changed the subject.


    "Well, let''s stop talking about the past. The top priority is to think about how to cope with the current situation. We must make a decision with everyone!"


    "War and Controversy", there is no doubt that the revolutionaries led by Kosut are the main factions, most of them are idealists, young college students, and the weak nobles and capitalists are all main factions.


    Kosut said with a blushing face: "Does this need to be considered? The Vienna government is moving to split Hungary. Even if we can reach an agreement with Austria, Hungary has less than 35 percent of its territory and less than 100 percent. Forty percent of the population.


    If such a Hungary were to stay in Austria, we would not even be able to maintain our current status. Would we just watch the Austrians exploit us every day? "


    Kosut also knew that he was too naive at first, because the aristocratic objection did not solve the land problem, and because of the opposition of the emerging capitalists, he did not solve the ethnic problem.


    That''s right, the poor national policy of the Hungarian Republic was born out of fear of competition among the emerging bourgeoisie.


    Although neither Croatians, Romanians, or Slovaks have the ability to compete with them.


    But once they were granted the same rights politically, this kind of competition would soon occur. The Hungarian Republic was too small to accommodate so much competition and they had to suppress their opponents in advance.


    This has been confirmed in the Austrian Empire, because of political advantages, almost all industries in the country are in the hands of Germans. Hungarian capitalists also survived by tariffs and local protectionism.


    Now it is their turn to be the master of the house, naturally they have to follow suit. After all, no capitalist can reject this temptation, and even they have done too much.


    Driven by interests, extreme nationalism has become the mainstream thought in Hungary, which has made other national minorities very dissatisfied. After the Vienna government threw an olive branch, everyone decisively turned back.


    Kosut''s words awakened the emerging bourgeoisie. For their own interests and their heads, they had to support the government and the Austrians to fight. Only by winning them could they get everything they wanted.


    Although the possibility of winning is very low, but they have already boarded the ship, the Vienna government may open up the aristocratic network, but it has no mercy to the capitalists.


    It is the same in China, at home and abroad, and the notion of "no business without rape" has been deeply rooted in people''s hearts. It is absolutely politically correct to kill businessmen.


    Unfortunately, as the earliest capitalists, they are black and cannot be black anymore. They are all real cases of unscrupulous capitalists in history books. Killing them not only can reap a fortune, but also a wave of popular sentiment.


    "Mr. Kosut, Hungary is now on all sides. How should we fight this war?" Marquis Loch asked with concern.


    There is no doubt that the Marquis of Loki was intentional. As the great aristocracy of Hungary, the Marquis of Loch was not afraid of the liquidation of the Vienna government.


    As long as the Habsburgs are still in control of Austrian rights, it will not be possible to kill the nobles. This is the benefit of many relatives.


    Without the pressure of survival, the big aristocrats are thinking differently from the capitalists. Their main purpose is to stop losses.


    After that, the Marquis of Loki opened a map that had been prepared. Hungary was sandwiched between Russia, Ottoman, and Austria on the map, and its location was clearly marked.


    There is no doubt that Hungary is surrounded by the enemy. Russia and Austria are allies, and the Tsarist government has publicly announced that it will help Austria and Prussia suppress the revolution. It is neither the enemy nor the enemy.


    Can''t they always ask the neighbor Ottoman Empire for help? If they were to fight side by side with the Ottomans, it was estimated that they would not use the Austrians to fight, they would fight first.


    "Now the enemy is strong and I am weak, but the enemy is not without weakness. Now the Austrian government is still fighting the Italian state, this is our opportunity." Kosut said a plan that he considered reasonable.


    That''s right, in theory this is indeed an opportunity, the easiest military to break through one by one.


    But Duke Leopold shook his head and sighed, "Mr. Kosut, this is not a viable military success. The enemy is not a fool, and they cannot leave us so much time to defeat them one by one. . "


    Kosut laughed: "Her Duke, as long as we have enough troops, we can drag enemies from other directions.


    Austria is strong and fragile. As long as we have a victory, it will cause a chain reaction and the climax of the revolution will erupt again! "


    Everyone understands that Cosut has circled such a large circle, or for money!


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 Chapter 74： War tax

    Should there be enough troops, are there other options besides expanding the army? If you want to expand your army, you will naturally have money.


    Since the establishment of the Republic of Hungary''s finances, it has been on the verge of bankruptcy.


    The new government didn''t know how to manage their finances, and the taxes they collected were hard to come by. They had spent a lot of money before they could cover them.


    Kosut has a direct responsibility on this issue. It can be said that the new Hungarian Republican government has surpassed Austria in corruption.


    This issue can be referred to the government of the Republic of China after the Xinghai Revolution. When the old order collapsed and the new order could not be established, the high-ranking officials became more unscrupulous after the constraints were eliminated.


    "Mr. Kosut, the government has collected two war taxes this year!" Reminded Marquis Loch


    Hungarian taxation has always been independent from the back ground. During the period when the decaying aristocracy controlled the government, there were often messy taxes, and the people''s lives were very hard.


    It was originally thought that after independence, everyone could live a good life, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Without "Austrian exploitation", their lives were even harder.


    The new republican government has given greater rights to the local area. It seems to them that as long as it is an elected government, they are all honest saints.


    The facts are always different from the ideal. Now that Hungary has learned from the Americans, not only the central government has the right to collect taxes, but local governments can also collect taxes.


    Simply put, the number of tax collection agencies has increased without any restrictions. Officials have taken the opportunity to collect money, and even some community governments have formulated a large number of messy taxes.


    Of course, these messy taxes do not need to be paid by the aristocracy, nor do the capitalists need to pay. The ordinary people pay the bill.


    However, the war tax is an exception. Nobles and capitalists must pay it together, even if it is paid. The problem is that they still collect so much, which makes it difficult for everyone to accept.


    How long has the Republic of Hungary been established? Even if the preparatory time is taken into account, why not less than three months?


    In such a short period of time, two war taxes have been levied, and a third war tax is now being collected. Before the enemy has called, it will be ¡°expensive¡± and boring.


    Unlike capitalists, capitalists can find ways to evade taxes. The main industry of the aristocracy is land, which cannot be hidden on the bright side. It is not easy to evade taxes.


    "Yes, Lord Marquis!"


    "But the situation cannot be left alone. According to the information we have gathered, Austria can now invest up to 400,000 troops against our country, while the National Guard is less than 300,000.


    What''s more, they are all well-trained regular troops, and our army is just workers who have just put down their hammers, or farmers who have lost their hoes, relying only on blood.


    The gap between the two sides is too great. Without an equal number of troops, we will never have a chance to win this war! Kosut struggled


    Well, the situation of the Hungarian National Guard is actually worse than what he said, because ordinary soldiers are not full of blood.


    Even the number is not as much as 300,000. The National Guard is only a grass-roots team. It does not have strict jurisdiction over the following. The last remaining money under layers of deductions cannot afford to support so many people.


    But it doesn''t matter, there are policies under the policy, and capitalists are the most experienced in this regard. Bourgeois officers who have heard from the ears have quickly thought of Li Daitao''s deadlocked strategy.


    Except for recruiting some people to support the facade, the rest are all empty. If you check the above, you will be temporarily drawn. Anyway, there are advantages to going up and down, no one dare to break through this layer of window paper.


    Of the entire Hungarian army, the only combat force is actually the student army. They are the true revolutionaries and are fighting for national independence. The rest, including Kosut, are not simply revolutionaries.


    "Mr. Kosut, I think it is necessary for the government to disclose fiscal expenditures. How long has the Republican government just been established, and you have spent a year under normal circumstances for the Hungarian government!


    If the cost of the Republican government has always been so large, then maybe you do n¡¯t have to wait for the Austrians to do it, and you will kill the new government yourself! Duke Leopold warned solemnly


    This is an embarrassing question. Kosut''s face is gloomy and terrible. Everyone knows that the new government has huge financial expenses. In the past, he used war as an excuse.


    But the war has not yet started, and the cost is so great now. If it does, what should they do?


    International loans? Stop dreaming, no consortium dared to lend them money, which means that with or without repayment, Austria is also a member of the powers, but will not recognize the treaties signed by these chaotic parties.


    Apart from that, there is only a tax increase. This is also not a good way to solve internal problems, so no amount of money can fill the bottomless pit.


    "Yes, the government can make fiscal expenditures open for everyone to monitor. But now financial difficulties, we need a sum of money to survive the crisis.


    This time the government did not take the money for nothing. We used a bond issue model for everyone to subscribe, with an annual interest rate of seven cents, and tentatively issued 200 million dong. (With silver 11.69g)


    If the bond sales don''t go out, then we only need to charge the war tax again. "


    Kosut still chose to compromise. Now he still needs the support of these people. Without the cooperation of the aristocracy, the taxation is completely nonsense, and appropriate concessions are also feasible.


    Seeing that the aristocratic representatives present were very tough, even the war tax was temporarily changed to a war debt. He would rather bear high interest, and Kosut would not like to stimulate everyone''s sensitive nerves.


    Since the establishment of the Republic of Hungary, it has represented the interests of the emerging bourgeoisie. As soon as it became independent, it promulgated a series of laws conducive to the economic development of the bourgeoisie, including the abolition of a series of harsh donations and taxes that hindered economic development.


    These reform measures have won the support of the capitalists and greatly increased the government''s financial pressure. After all, the bourgeois economy cannot be developed overnight.


    The Kosut government has no governing experience. Some people suggested that the government issue Hungarian currency. After taste the sweetness of currency issuance, the Republican government began to print money in an attempt to escape the financial crisis.


    The reality is that Kosut has taught a lesson fiercely that he does not have enough reserves in his hands and only relies on the government''s credit to issue currency, which naturally turns into gorgeous waste paper.


    After the failure of currency issuance, the financial crisis of the Republic of Hungary broke out, and since then it has embarked on a road of no return to increase taxes.


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 Chapter 75： War serves politics

    Kosut is not engaged in economics, and the high-level Republican government also lacks economically-minded masters. They have never thought about what 200 million dongs mean to Hungary!


    They do n¡¯t know, it does n¡¯t mean that the people sitting here do n¡¯t know either, the representative of the banking group Howell asked:


    "Mr. Kosut, do you know what 200 million dongs mean?"


    This question directly asked Kosut. He also thought that these big aristocrats and capitalists would bargain, but he did not expect them to ask this question.


    Calculated from the value of the currency, one shield is equal to 11.69 grams of silver, and 200 million shields is 46.67 million silver. In this era, silver has not depreciated, which is equivalent to more than 20 million pounds. (Gold and silver 1:10 or so)


    In 1847, Austria''s fiscal revenue was only 155 million rupiahs (except Hungary), and the British''s fiscal revenue was only more than 50 million pounds.


    Before the revolution in Hungary, it was good to have 100 million dongs in fiscal revenue. After the Republican government was established, it spent 100 million dongs.


    This money is basically obtained by selling a large amount of state-owned assets, plus taxes collected by the government. (Emperor''s property and public property)


    No one has raised this issue before, that is, everyone is a vested interest, and no one will refuse to send home money to buy the industry at a low price.


    It does n¡¯t matter if you do n¡¯t know. The first element of a politician is to be thick-skinned. If you still have a face, do n¡¯t be a politician, especially a politician in a republic.


    "Of course, 200 million guilders is indeed a big number, but for everyone sitting, it is not impossible to get it!" Kosut calmly replied.


    Indeed, for all the people sitting, don''t say 200 million dongs, even if it is increased by three or five times, they can still afford it.


    Affordability and having to take it out are two concepts. No one is willing to dig out their own money. Even if the interest rate is high, it ca n¡¯t be held back.


    According to the speed at which the new government spends money, no amount of money can fill the bottomless pit, which is why many revolutionary governments in the world have failed.


    An idealized government wants to do too many things, and as a result, fails to make a name for itself, it empties the country first.


    "Mr. Kosut, when you were at school, the economy was probably failing. Could you please check how many currencies are circulating in the Hungarian market, and then answer this question!" Howell retorted.


    How much wealth does not mean that there are many currencies. In fact, there are restrictions on the currency circulating in the market. More currency will depreciate, and less currency will cause panic.


    From an economic point of view, when 200 million rupiah currency was transferred from Hungary at once, a panic broke out in Hungary. The next run was the run-up crisis-bankruptcy-financial crisis broke out-the Great Depression.


    This era is no better than later generations. Everyone is playing with credit currency, and it is sufficient to transfer money directly in the bank. They need to take cash to buy bonds.


    (Source: 1848 Austrian National Savings: 48 million dongs, United Kingdom: 28.2 million pounds, 1 pound ¡Ö 9.6 shields)


    There is no doubt that Kosut is shameful this time, or his team is all white and made such an obvious mistake.


    Of course, there are still many people who have made similar mistakes. This is the commonality of the rhetorical party. When thinking about problems, they are often very one-sided.


    ...


    Before Kosut could solve the financial problems, the war had begun.


    On May 8, 1848, the Austrian army in the province of Croatia launched the offensive against the Republic of Hungary.


    On May 9, Austrian forces on both sides of Bohemia and Transylvania also launched an attack on the Republic of Hungary.


    On May 10, the rebel army led by Albrecht arrived at the front line, and the Austro-Hungarian war started.


    No fuel-filling tactics existed. This time Kossuth''s prediction was fulfilled. The Four Route Army launched an attack at the same time. If the logistics transport unit was added, the total strength would really exceed 400,000.


    Of course, only half of the troops actually engaged in the attack, even the Republic of Hungary, could not afford it.


    Vienna


    On the battlefield in Hungary, there is a good news. With absolute strength, it is no longer possible to reverse the adverse situation by shouting slogans.


    In order to ensure victory, Franz also transferred the commander of the Bohemian Army, Prince Wendy Schgrez, as the army minister, and replaced it with Julius as the commander-in-chief.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez took up his baton, and on a map on the wall, he pointed and said in a spirited manner:


    "His Highness, the Croatian Legion led by Governor Yosip Jelacic has now reached Lake Balaton and conquered Balaton Kelestur;


    The Austrian Army, led by General Albrecht, is attacking Fort Coup;


    The Bohemian Army, led by General Julius, has just defeated the Hungarian People''s Army and is now less than one hundred kilometers from Budapest;


    The Transylvanian Corps, led by General Wenguigli, was still in Debrecen at this time because of traffic.


    In general, so far, this counterinsurgency war has progressed very smoothly. The Bohemian Army has 100,000 troops. If it goes well, it can launch the siege of Budapest at most the day after tomorrow. "


    He had reasons to be proud, and the war was fought under his leadership. Of course, because of the communication in this era, in fact, the War Department has only formulated a strategy.


    As for how to fight it, it is still really out there, and the military order is not affected.


    What about Prince Wendy Schgrez''s military capabilities, Franz did not rush to a conclusion. Although he lost in the suppression of the Hungarian rebellion in history, his current combat plan is still feasible.


    "The plan to attack Budapest is postponed. It is enough for General Julius to suppress the enemy. Wait for the Austrian Army to join them before launching the attack!"


    Don''t look at the Hungarian chaos for bullying. In history, the Austrian army just rolled over at the last minute, and finally asked the Russians to help them.


    At least the most capable student army in the Hungarian Republic has not yet appeared on the battlefield.


    Franz also does not know how the people of the Hungarian Republic are now. If the people fully support this government, then Budapest is a Shura field.


    "His Highness, the Chaos Party is a group of black people. At most one week, we can conquer Budapest and suppress this rebellion!"


    Prince Wendy Schgrez said with excitement that it seemed to be accusing Franz of interfering in military affairs in an abusive manner.


    Franz explained calmly: "Prince, the military serves politics, and war is only means, not purpose."


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 Chapter 76： Rush into a doctor

    "War serves politics". This is the best excuse Franz has come up with. He cannot be said to worry about history repeating itself. The Hungarians suddenly broke out and pushed back the Bohemian Army?


    No one believes this. The Bohemian Army has 100,000 troops. Even if it is a 50% discount, there are 50,000 regular troops. How many Hungarian troops does Budapest have now?


    The Republic of Hungary has a large number of nominal troops. In fact, Kosut can support a very limited number of troops. Local governments at all levels have National Guards, many of which are vacant.


    The Kosut government gathered some frontline collapses, and Budapest ¡¯s nominal total strength reached 80,000. On average, two or three people with one gun and no morale could have some combat power.


    While Prince Wendy Schgrez was a soldier and a politician, he naturally would not refute this statement.


    "His Royal Highness, is it the government''s plan?"


    Franz smiled and said, "Prince, have you forgotten the Italian battlefield?"


    Prince Wendy Schgrez nodded, and although he did not consider the Kingdom of Sardinia a trouble, he would not refuse to win the war more easily.


    Austria''s main force comes together, the Republic of Hungary is at stake, and the Kingdom of Sardinia will no longer attack Venice, so it will not face 100,000 Austrian troops in the future, but may be 200,000 or 300,000.


    There can be no more. The suppression of the Hungarian rebellion is a local operation. The Habsburgs have not made the country furious, and only with the foundation of the people can they support a war of this scale.


    "Ordering the frontline troops gave me a steady fight, pushing forward step by step, don''t leave opportunities for the enemy!" Franz added


    ...


    The territory of the Kingdom of Hungary is not small in nature, with a total area of ??more than 300,000 square kilometers, which is more than three times that of the Hungarian Republic in the future.


    At this time, two-thirds of the region had fallen to the Austrian government. Politically, the political offensive before the Vienna government was very successful.


    The nearest Bohemian Legion from Budapest has only a few tens of kilometers, and the farthest Transylvanian Legion will not exceed 300 kilometers from Budapest.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the Hungarian government has been frightened and many have regretted it.


    The response from Austria was much larger than they expected. Normal operations are not all about sending police to arrest people, sending thousands of troops to suppress them after failure, then failing and continuing to increase troops ...


    In short, the Republic of Hungary relied on the Austrian copy to continuously win, and then forced the Austrian government to recognize their independence. This is the Kosut government''s reference to the American Revolutionary War and the imagined Hungarian War of Independence.


    There may be setbacks, they may encounter defeat, and the victory must belong to the Republic of Hungary.


    The highest state of deception is to deceive yourself.


    Well, they may not be liars, but they do compose such a dream. If no such dream exists, it will not support them to this day.


    It ¡¯s a pity that the director got the wrong script from the beginning. It was obviously a novice copy of the experience upgrade. Suddenly it became a copy of hell, and it was necessary to hit the big boss.


    Budapest


    Due to the situation, Kossuth had to turn to Earl Estefan, his biggest political opponent.


    Estefan Szechenyi, one of the great nobles of Hungary, is also Hungary''s greatest reformer, and has a high reputation in the country.


    Unlike Kossuth, he is a hardworking person who has made outstanding contributions in the fields of education, transportation, culture, politics, and economy, and is known as the greatest person in Hungary.


    Facts have proved that influential people can''t do anything about it, so they have the Hungarian Republic, because Estefan remains loyal to the emperor and opposes any violent revolution.


    Politically, Estefan believes that any economic, political and social reform must be carried out slowly and carefully to avoid unforeseen consequences.


    Souter advocated the establishment of a rapidly industrializing country, while Estefan advocated retaining the traditional strong agriculture and continuing to follow the path of an agricultural country.


    The biggest conflict between the two sides is on the issue of nationality. Estefan believes that Hungary is a multi-ethnic country. People are separated by language, culture and religion. It is very dangerous to promote nationalism.


    He believes that what Hungary needs from the beginning is gradual economic, social and cultural progress, and it opposes excessive radicalism and nationalism.


    Facts have proved that nationalism promoted by Kosut is not working, and the Vienna government easily divided Hungary inside.


    Helplessly, Kosut had to turn to his political opponents for help.


    "Her Count, for the future of the 13 million people in the Republic of Hungary, I''m here to invite you out of the mountain!"


    Estefan shook his head, and then spoke after half a ring: "Your Hungarian Republic does not have more than 13 million people. It may not even have 500,000 people. The rest are Ferdinand. Your subjects! "


    The invisible costume B is the most embarrassing, and Estefan directly named the real reason why the Hungarian Republic was in trouble.


    Because of the government''s aggressive ethnic policy, the ethnic minorities of the Hungarian Republic have chosen to remain loyal to the emperor.


    The Republican government did not solve the land problem, then the farmers decided to be loyal to the emperor; the Republican government did not consider the interests of the working class, and then the workers decided to be loyal to the emperor.


    In the end, there are capitalists and nobles. There is no doubt that a considerable part of them are still loyal to the emperor. Not many people really identify with the Republic of Hungary.


    "Count, now that the Hungarian Republic has been established, the Austrian army is about to be killed. Do you have the heart to look at Hungary like this?" Kosut asked angrily.


    Estefan said calmly: "Mr. Kosut, don''t say these are useless. I started my army at the age of 17 and participated in the anti-French war. I stayed in the army for 18 years before retiring.


    I know military things better than you. From a military perspective, I don''t see any chance of winning. You tell me, what can I do now?


    Of course, if you want to abandon independence and prepare to negotiate with the Vienna government, then it is another matter! "


    Kosut''s face was somber and terrible. Although he also agreed with Estefan deep down, he couldn''t admit it.


    As the head of the Hungarian Republic, he had no choice but to die in the end. The peace talks meant the end of political life.


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 Chapter 77： Hungarian liberators (plus more votes)

    The accompanying Hungarian patriot poet and Petofi Sandor, one of the leaders of the Hungarian revolution, couldn''t help it.


    "Her Count, do you just watch Hungary finish? Even with a low chance of success, you can''t do nothing?


    In the face of God, you must also do something for this country at this time! "


    Estefan shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "I only regret that I didn''t stop you. If I had been a little tougher then, this situation might not have happened.


    That''s right, I really need to do something now, but I''m not in the government, don''t rush to refuse, wait for me to finish.


    When it comes to military command capabilities, I''m just a neutral person. Both the Duke of Leopold and the Marquis of Loki are better than me. For military issues, I suggest you ask them for help.


    In terms of propaganda ability, Kosut you are much better than me and don''t need me to help.


    My only advantage is that I have a self-knowledge, and I will not intervene in things in the government.


    I was only responsible for coordinating ethnic relations. At this point, Kosut still put away your **** theory of nationalism! "


    Kosut was half-dead in anger. If it was not for the support of Estefan at this time, he was afraid that he could not help rushing to punch him.


    This guy is really annoying, even if he messes with his ideas, he still exposes scars everywhere.


    If there is a choice, Kosut does not want to engage in nationalism, but supporters will not agree!


    Capitalists need cheap labor, and most people who are excluded from the gate of power are the cheap labor left to the capitalists.


    It is true that Kosut''s nationalism excludes not only ethnic minorities, but all the people at the bottom. Apart from these five hundred thousand to six hundred thousand capitalists, aristocrats, and middle classes, the rest are the targets of oppression.


    Of course, this boundary on the bright side is only for the exclusion of ethnic minorities, while Hungarians use property, title, and cultural level to exclude such external factors.


    Theoretically, all of them may get the right to participate in the government, provided that you must get rich first, and you will have political rights when you get rich.


    Other than that, don''t think about it. The aristocracy was born, and it was doomed from the moment of conception; cultural knowledge was not accessible to the poor, no money to read, and Hungary had no compulsory education.


    The top leaders of the Revolutionary Party did not have any real poor people, including Petofi, who had the lowest background. In fact, they were not really the lowest level. At least they had the economic strength to send him to school.


    The mother was a serf, and she had also been a nobleman''s maid. She belonged to everyone who had knowledge. The father was a butcher and a small capitalist with an economic mind.


    In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, He Jin was still a butcher. Why didn''t anyone mention that their family had monopolized the meat supply of most of Nanyang County?


    The **** determines the position. They may sympathize with the situation of the people at the bottom, but the class position determines that they cannot sacrifice their own interests for the people at the bottom.


    Estefan was a great aristocrat. From this standpoint, it was quite natural for military issues to ask the Duke of Leopold and the Marquis of Loki, who were also big aristocrats.


    But in Kosut''s view, this is the death hunt. Now that the situation is so bad, who can guarantee that these big aristocrats will not fail?


    Even if the Vienna government moved their fiefdom, in fact the two sides still have the possibility of compromise. It is nothing more than a matter of price. Nobles naturally tend to monarchy countries. There is no way to change this class position.


    When the goal was achieved, Kosut naturally would not continue to stay afflicted. He did not even drink a sip of water, and he did not expect Eastphany to control the meal.


    "Mr. Kosut, what shall we do now?" Petofi asked expectantly.


    There is no way, Kosut is not reliable, and Petofi is even worse. His talent is to write poems.


    "Life is precious and love is more expensive; if it is free, you can sell both!"


    He is the original of this sentence, and it has a market among intellectuals. However, he also has the characteristics of Wen Qing, and typically lacks practical experience.


    There is no way. Petofi, who was born in 1823, is only 25 years old. It is too difficult for him to worry about the fate of a country.


    "I have sent people to contact the Kingdom of Sardinia, and now I can only expect them to defeat the Austrian army in Venice as soon as possible and force the Austrians to return their troops."


    Kosut did not mention asking for help from the Ottomans, and it is not yet possible to see the light, especially in the presence of Petofi. He would definitely object if he said it.


    ...


    Bohemian Legion


    After receiving the order from Vienna, Julius was confused, and Budapest was close at hand, but he was not allowed to launch an offense, which was very unreasonable.


    A young staffer asked dissatisfied: "Hey, Commander, what does this mean in the country? Let us not attack Budapest. At this time, are they ready to solve the problem by negotiation?"


    "This question, you can only ask the Vienna government, or the War Department may know that we only need to execute the order!" Julius thought for a while and said


    This is his greatest strength. He can complete the task explained by his superiors, even if the doubt in his heart is too great, it will not be brought to the task.


    "His Commander, doesn''t that mean we have nothing to do now?" Another young officer complained.


    No battle means no military merit. Now Austria ¡¯s Four Route Army is the best location for the Bohemian Army. Budapest is within easy reach. As long as it is conquered, they are the first.


    Chief of Staff Yelacic said slowly: "Don''t you think there is no war and you are bored?"


    Then go and give me a propaganda slogan, first control the surrounding areas to the army, and liberate the serfs. This is also our task this time! "


    Yes, the task of liberating serfs was given to the army by Franz. Nobles are not easy to mess with this year, especially the Hungarian aristocrats who have become accustomed to the King of the Mountain. They do not use force and do not speak well.


    "All the people who are under my control, this time we are here to liberate Hungary and bring a happy life to the Hungarian people. Whoever dares to violate the military discipline, let alone kill!" Julius said sternly


    Loyal dogs, of course, must be loyal to the emperor. This time they came as "liberators" and bought the hearts of Hungary for the emperor. A good military discipline is a good start.


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 Chapter 78： Title Party Birth

    Kingdom of Sardinia


    In order to defeat Austria, Charlie Albert did not hesitate to form an alliance with the republican government he hated the most. The Austro-Hungarian war had just broken out, and before they had time to celebrate, they received an urgent appeal.


    Upon receiving a call from the Hungarians, Charlie Albert collapsed, and growled immediately:


    "Damn, are all these Hungarians a waste? They haven''t been able to stand up to the beginning of the war.


    The 300,000 National Self-Defense Forces, even 300,000 pigs, the Austrians can''t kill them in such a short time!


    Did the Hungarians simply not have the courage to fight for freedom? "


    "Her Majesty, Hungary is a multi-ethnic country. While Hungarians are fighting for national independence, they are also squeezing other minorities.


    The Austrians bought these minorities, and the Hungarian Republic lost from the beginning of the war. Helpless explanation by Prime Minister Azelio


    Hungary looks overwhelming. On the surface, they are independent. Austria''s national strength has been reduced by four layers. Together with the Kingdom of Sardinia, the two sides can be considered as equal.


    Unexpectedly, Hungary, which looks good, was actually a strong foreigner, but it had just turned around with Austria, and two-thirds of the domestic sites had changed colors.


    "waste!"


    Charlie Albert yelled, not knowing whether he was scolding Hungary or the Prime Minister.


    "Secretary of the Army, judging from the current situation, how long can the Hungarians persist?"


    The named Li Qi immediately replied: "Your Majesty, no one can answer this question. Now the Austrians are making great progress, mainly because Hungary has too many people who are interested in Austria.


    The Hungarians themselves surrendered rather than being defeated by the Austrian army. "


    Charlie Albert''s face changed. If the Hungarian Republic is finished, without their main forces holding down Austria, the battlefield in Venice would be troublesome.


    It''s cold, even if it feels like it''s not appropriate to risk a decisive battle with the Austrians in Venice and the Kingdom of Sardinia has no choice. At this time, they can''t live without the Republic of Hungary.


    Public opinion in the Kingdom of Sardinia is urging the government to a decisive battle with Austria every day. Charlie Albert is also affected, and now he has finally made up his mind.


    "Command Marshal Bardolio to speed up, at all costs, to occupy Venice before the Hungarian Republic is finished!"


    ...


    Frankfurt


    This German business capital has become more active with the arrival of representatives from all over the country, and people are discussing the event on the streets.


    Even if the legitimacy of the Frankfurt conference still needs to be considered, everyone''s enthusiasm remains undiminished.


    The Germans and Germans are the subject of much debate. No one can persuade anyone on both sides, and everyone is still interested.


    So far, apart from Prussia''s public support for the conference, only a few free cities and small states have supported it.


    Regardless of whether they support or not, the representatives of the states have arrived in Frankfurt. These representatives are elected, and most of them belong to the kind represented.


    Capital without borders is not a joke. These capitalists who long for the unification of the German region and create a large market have long since broken their ground.


    Where the Austrian delegation stayed, Lauter asked in wonder: "Anderson, are these people we met today elected representatives?"


    "Maybe it is!" Anderson replied uncertainly.


    "But how do I think these workers'' representatives are like thugs?" Laut frowned.


    "Perhaps they are the supervisors of the factory, who cares so much about them. Anyway, the number is enough. Are we not appointed to you?" Anderson thought for a while and said


    "A thug can be counted as a supervisor, and of course the supervisor is also a worker." The two looked at each other and had no illusions about the conference.


    This is a social reality. No matter whether they are workers or peasants, even if they are elected representatives, they do not even have the qualifications to participate in the meeting, and they may not even collect the tolls.


    How can capitalists give up their dominance at the conventions that are held by one hand? If it is democratic elections, with their good reputation, idiots will support them.


    Washed ashore? It does n¡¯t exist. It ¡¯s only the 19th century. The clean capitalists are rare. The social background is black. If you are white, you are blackened.


    They even felt that if they did not attend this meeting, they would be represented. With the discipline of the capitalists, there was no pressure to do such things.


    "Not good, Mr. Anderson. The organizer informed us that Bohemia, Hungary and other regions are not part of the German region. These representatives cannot participate in this meeting."


    Anderson''s face changed, first anger, then surprise. This is an excuse to come to your door. How can you not use it?


    "Quickly, publish this news to the newspaper, and then describe the situation a little more seriously, focusing on highlighting the arrogance of the organizer." Anderson quickly shared the share


    "Wait a minute, I think I can add a little bit of material and let out rumors that the Prussians controlled the meeting, the purpose is to let the General Assembly pass a decree that allows Prussia to annex all other states!" Lauter added


    "That being the case, it would be better to simply add more rumors that the Prussians are going to establish the Protestantism as the state religion of Germany and to ban the existence of Catholicism in the form of a constitution!"


    ...


    Anyway, it ¡¯s all about messing up. They do n¡¯t have any pressure to make news. This era is limited by communication. It ¡¯s too difficult to find out the truth.


    In Vienna, Franz even formed an expert group to collect the information coming forward, then create topics and guide in the direction that Austria needs.


    At the beginning of the Frankfurt conference, it was already circulating in the German region. Prussians tried to annex the countries through this conference.


    "The capitalist thug represents a working class representative of a native origin!"


    "Farmer representative with 100,000 hectares of land!"


    "Who the elected representatives are?"


    "Who gave the capitalists the right to dominate this country?"


    ...


    There are pictures and the truth. After some art processing, the title party has preemptively seized the front page headlines of mainstream European media.


    The truth is mixed with rumors, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false. Many people only believe what they see. Obviously, the reality is cruel. The dark history of capitalists exposed by the media is no different from what they see.


    The Frankfurt conference undermined the authority of monarchs of various countries. Under the leadership of Franz, everyone started this public opinion war.


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 Chapter 79： The darkest congress

    The 5 members of the Frankfurt Preparatory Committee were very ugly, and the Austrian delegation made a strong protest on the grounds that the Austrian Empire was a whole.


    The delegates of the Frankfurt conference are allocated according to population. In theory, a representative is elected from 50,000 people. If the non-German regions are not kicked out, this conference is a special session of Austria.


    During this period, the two states of Schleswig and Holstein also belonged to Denmark, and Austria also controlled parts of Italy. In terms of population, Austria exceeded the total of the Little German regions.


    Even if the protest does not matter, anyway, Hungary and other areas really do not belong to the German region, and they are not afraid of bullying.


    However, I did not expect that the Austrian representative was very bachelor to pass the matter to reporters, but also openly opened the shady of the meeting.


    Because of the customs union, Prussia, the most developed German state, has the most influence among capitalists, and this conference did have a clear tendency.


    By now, everyone knows that the Austrian delegation is here to smash the field and not allow Austrians to attend the meeting?


    Can this still be regarded as the German Preparatory Congress? It is estimated that the Austrians will leave happily. The parliament, which does not have much legitimacy, will become a laughing stock after a short absence.


    "All of us, we must take action. The recent public opinion is very bad for us. If we continue, the enemy''s plot will succeed!" Mei Lin said seriously


    The media revealed their dark history and did not arouse their vigilance. The capitalists in the world are all in a hurry. Who has no dark history?


    What they are most worried about now is the Austrian delegation doing things. As the largest state in the German region, Austria often plays the role of leading brother.


    Whether they like it or not, Austria''s influence in the German state is huge. Without Austria''s participation in the parliament, it would not be possible to gain public approval.


    "If we simply renamed it, we called the Little German Congress and let the Austrians get away!" A Prussian representative suggested


    "Impossible! Winstor, you are splitting the great German empire. If it was only the Little German Congress, then we are also withdrawing!" The representative of Bavaria objected.


    The main purpose of this Congress was to expand the political influence of the bourgeoisie. The unification of the German region was actually second. The Frankfurt conference was not as important as described in the history books.


    Otherwise, in the end, neither the Kingdom of Prussia will recognize this meeting. The conference is too idealistic, and the rights and interests of the capitalists are infinitely expanded. It is not at all feasible.


    The interests of capitalists are not the same. The interests of capitalists in different regions and industries are often different.


    The establishment of the Little German Empire is in the interest of capitalists in North Germany, who can avoid competition from Austrian capitalists.


    But it is different for many capitalists in the South German region, especially the Kingdom of Bavaria. The local economy and Austria are very closely connected. Once they are separated, it will be a disaster for them.


    Because of the protest from the Austrian delegation, the General Assembly has not yet begun. Naturally, there is no solution to the problem by voting. If the support of the South German regional representatives is lost, this meeting will not be held.


    ...


    The bourgeoisie naturally has a compromise nature. After a week of dispute, everyone reached a compromise, allowing representatives of the Bohemian and Hungarian regions to participate in the meeting, but their quota was limited.


    There is a direct limit on the number of representatives of a state. The number of representatives of any state must not exceed 200. Only Austria and Prussian representatives participated in the meeting.


    There is no doubt that the next issue is the status of Austria and Prussia. As Germany''s largest power, it must have equal status.


    The Austrian delegation headed by Andersen was originally engaged in doing things, how could it give up?


    With a single stance, Austria must have the largest number of representatives. Anyway, Austria has the largest population, and there are no professional statistics in this era. Who knows how many Germans there are in Austria?


    Prussians who want to get the same status as Austria naturally do not agree. We must know that this meeting was planned by the Prussian internal interest groups, the purpose is to exclude Austria.


    The Puao delegation started a tug-of-war, which soon spread, and became a regional contradiction between North and South Germany, and all the representatives were involved.


    The controversy was held in June, and the Austrian delegation was gradually in a disadvantage. But it doesn''t matter. At this time the scandalous Frankfurt conference has become a joke.


    The Vienna Daily described the meeting as "a feast of the capitalists", accompanied by a picture of a group of fat-earned capitalists who slaughtered a cow with forks and knives.


    Engels articles were also published in the New Rheinland News, which strongly criticized the Frankfurt conference, which was ridiculed as a "benefit conference for a group of capitalists."


    The Munich Post did a series of reports on the Frankfurt conference, detailing all the members of the conference. There is no doubt that the highlights are all black history.


    Finally, the conference was described as "the dirtiest congress in history". There was no way to whitewash it, and all the participants in the meeting were black.


    Including scholars, civil servants, and members of the public who participated in the meeting, there is no exception. Election fraud is the biggest black history.


    For example: a certain representative is elected with 30,000 votes, but less than one hundred people participate in the voting; for another regional election, there is only one candidate, and all votes are elected by default ...


    To sum up, it is election fraud. The election took less than a week from the beginning to the end, and many places may not even be able to send a message.


    Experts and scholars have organized groups to launch attacks and technically attacked this election. For example, the newspaper published today where the election was held, and the election began the next day. There was no time for it.


    Numerous questionnaire surveys show that 90% of Germans are unaware of this election, and 99% of them have not participated in this election.


    At this point, Franz no longer needed to continue to take shots. Representatives participating in the meeting were hacked from head to toe. Many people could not stand the pressure of public opinion and voluntarily withdrew from the meeting.


    The conference persisted until July. Due to changes in the political situation and internal and external concerns, this bourgeois spontaneously organized meeting collapsed.


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 Chapter 80： Change

    After the victory of the bourgeois revolution, the situation in Europe has not improved, but has worsened.


    The capitalist who has just turned over to become the master has not yet settled down, and exposed the nature of greed.


    The newly established bourgeois government not only failed to fulfill its previous commitments, but also exacerbated the squeeze on the people at the bottom.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance, and the movement of workers and peasants has begun to flourish.


    In Lombardy, Marshal Radkis levied a large amount of food before the evacuation. After the Kingdom of Sardinia occupied the area, the city of Milan ran out of food in order to raise food and borrowed part of the food emergency from the local people.


    Borrow and repay, it is not difficult to borrow again.


    Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Sardinia seems to have forgotten the issue of borrowing food from the people, which caused dissatisfaction among the local people.


    That''s it, anyway, only a few people have been borrowed. In order to raise funds for the war, the Kingdom of Sardinia began to collect war taxes.


    After layers of bureaucracy, the amount of war tax has long exceeded the affordability of the people at the bottom.


    On April 21, 1848, the Brianca farmers who could not afford the high taxes reversed, and the uprising soon spread to Salerno, Calabria and other areas.


    The insurgents occupied the noble manor, seized the granary, distributed the grain to the ordinary people, burned the debit receipts and paperwork, and in some places even distributed the land.


    The peasant uprising''s approach frightened capitalists and nobles. The Lombard government dispatched troops for the first time to carry out an armed suppression. This spontaneous uprising of the peasant class was put out in less than a week.


    The peasant uprising was just the beginning. After the occupation of Milan by the Kingdom of Sardinia, prices began to soar. Take bread as an example. From March to early May, prices have increased by 74%.


    The capitalists took advantage of this opportunity to make a huge difference in the country''s wealth, and the people at the bottom were hungry and cold, making it difficult for them to survive, which hurt many people who support the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    On April 25, under the organization of the Workers ''Cooperative, more than 5,000 workers in Milan took to the streets to petition the Interim Government appointed by the Kingdom of Sardinia, asking the government to calm prices and protect workers'' rights.


    There is no perfect worker protection law in this era, and the best is the Labor Protection Law and its subsidiary bills promulgated by the Vienna government.


    There are not many literate workers in Milan, let alone considering political influence. Workers'' representatives directly copied part of the Austrian Labor Protection Law and added some terms that they considered reasonable, and submitted the petition. .


    In order to win over local capitalists and nobles, the Sardinian kingdom naturally included capitalists in the interim government. They used this loophole for the first time, arrested worker representatives on the charge of Austrian spies, and sent troops to suppress the procession.


    On April 28, a strike broke out in Milan. Tens of thousands of workers took to the streets to fight for their rights. The interim government ordered the National Guard to shoot at "crowds that disrupted social order." More than 300 people were killed and arrested on the spot. More than 500 people.


    White terror flooded the city of Milan, and under the suppression of the bourgeois liberal government, the Milan workers'' movement fell into a low tide.


    ...


    The suppression of the workers ''and peasants'' movement is far more than just the Kingdom of Sardinia, the southern states of Italy, and the bourgeois liberal government has also suppressed the workers ''and peasants'' movement.


    Strike printing factory workers were killed in the Naples National Guard; in the Roman National Guard in front of the bakery, the people who requested bread were slaughtered; in Palermo, the National Guard cut the butcher knife to their colleagues in the January Revolution ...


    The perverse actions of the bourgeois government provide the strongest support for the restoration of feudal forces.


    No matter how they brag, how capitalistism is more advanced than feudalism, but the people at the bottom find that capitalist regimes are more abominable than feudal aristocracy.


    The monarchy and aristocracy also seized this opportunity and launched a counterattack. The most representative of these was the Austrian counter-revolutionary group led by Franz, which had suppressed most of the Austrian revolution.


    In the Italian region, Roman Pius IX feared that Italy''s reunification would lose its throne, and that the war with Austria would lose Catholic support.


    Thanks to the efforts of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on April 29, 1848, Pius IX issued the "Declaration", which opened the horn of counterattack.


    On May 15, King Ferdinand II of Naples asked parliamentarians to swear allegiance to the Constitution, which was opposed by bourgeois parliamentarians.


    That night, Ferdinand II moved into the city and raised a butcher knife to the bourgeois parliament.


    The Kingdom of Prussia, the Junker aristocrat who was unwilling to fail, was plotting to fight back, and King Frederick-William III was still in vain with the bourgeois government.


    France


    As the source of the European revolution, it is naturally the most lively place.


    On April 23, constitutional elections were held in France, the bourgeois republics achieved an overwhelming victory, and the working class was excluded from the core of rights.


    French right-wing forces came to power, causing dissatisfaction among the working class.


    On April 26, French workers launched unsuccessful armed uprisings in cities such as Lyon and Limoges. Worker leader Bronchi issued a statement condemning the government for betraying the revolution and announcing the revolution to the end.


    Class contradictions have risen to become the main contradiction in France, and the working class and the bourgeoisie have parted ways.


    During the same period, the royalists did not sit idle and calmly stretched their hands into the army.


    If it were not for the French royalists to divide into three and restrain each other, there would be nothing for the bourgeoisie.


    ...


    Vienna


    Looking at the intelligence gathered in his hands, Franz was relieved that history had not changed much, and his butterfly effect had not completely changed the world.


    An uprising broke out in Lombardy, which means that the local population base of the Sardinian kingdom has been pulled to the same level as Austria, and there is no need to worry about falling into the people''s war.


    Venice


    "Marshal, the enemy is out!" Vic will say to Marshal Radkis somehow


    "Well, now that the enemy is here, there is no need to hide it. Order the 6th Division to teach the Tuscan army that came up first, and order the 9th Division to destroy the Papal Army that crossed the river!" Radki Marshal coldly ordered


    The introduction of the Sardinian army into Venice was already very difficult, and Radkis did not expect to defeat the enemy by scheming.


    "Hello Marshal, I heard King Charlie Albert is coming to the front line. If he intervenes, our opportunity is here!" Edman suggested.


    "It''s not necessary. We can just go straight and fight the enemy in Mantua. They have no choice.


    In the war in Venice, the shipping cost of the Kingdom of Sardinia is twice as high as ours. You can calculate how many supplies they need to transport each day to ensure the supply of the front line. Marshal Radkis said calmly


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 Chapter 81： Battle of venice

    The war is about money and food. The national strength of the kingdom of Sardinia cannot be sustained for a long time. John Niu''s loan is not easy to take. It is almost impossible for the state of the kingdom of Isard to borrow again.


    Now that the Hungarian Republic is at stake, if the Austrian Civil War is over and the Venice War is not over, you will know the consequences if you think about it.


    ...


    On the front lines of Venice, the army headquarters of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Bardolio is pointing with turbulence, not commanding the army.


    Regardless of the fighting effectiveness of the two sides, let alone, at least in terms of the number of troops, the Kingdom of Sardinia has the absolute advantage.


    The total strength that Austria can put into the battlefield of Venice is less than 100,000, and Bardario has 200,000 troops. Even if the Lombard rebellion restrained some troops, there are still 160,000.


    "Marshal, there is news in the country that the Vienna government sent 50,000 reinforcements to the Venice area and ordered us to capture Venice before the enemy reinforcements arrived!"


    The words of the intelligence staff scared Bardolio a half-dead and hurriedly asked: "When will the enemy''s reinforcements arrive in Venice?"


    "The Vienna government has drawn 50,000 troops from the Austrian Legion and is coming from Kaupp, no later than half a month, and at the earliest ten days."


    Hearing the news, Bardolio put his gaze on the map and looked carefully.


    The launch of the Venice offensive originally meant forcing the Austrian army to come back to help reduce the pressure on the Hungarian Republic.


    But this is based on the premise that the Kingdom of Sardinia conquered Venice, and the two sides are still fighting. At this time, if Austria has 50,000 more troops, he still farts?


    If the Hungarian Republic is saved, then nothing can be done on the battlefield of Venice, which is also strategically feasible.


    Bardario is not optimistic about the Republic of Hungary. Even if Austria has 50,000 troops missing, it still cannot change the outcome of the war.


    Without hesitation, Bardolio decisively ordered: "Our time is running out, order the troops, be prepared, start at 9:30 tomorrow morning!


    General Messer, you lead the 2nd and 8th Divisions. Be sure to capture Trento within 3 days, then intersect behind the enemy and cut off the enemy''s rear path.


    General Facki ... "


    The Austrian Army Command, Marshal Radkis also received news of reinforcements, earlier than the Italians.


    The Hungarian battlefield progressed too smoothly. The Bohemian Army had spent the Danube to surround Budapest. The Croatian Army was less than one hundred kilometers from Budapest.


    At this time, the importance of the Austrian Legion had declined. Without so many troops, Franz naturally chose to reinforce the battlefield in Venice.


    Marshal Radkis''s hanging heart has fallen. If there is no reinforcement, relying on the strength of his hands to fight the enemy, even if he can win, he will not be able to expand the results.


    "Marshal, do we need to change our military deployment and wait for the enemy to arrive before decisive against the enemy?" General Victor suggested


    Marshal Radkis shook his head and said, "No need, now the frontline troops are expected to have exchanged fire. It is too late to change the military deployment.


    I have ordered the reinforcements to abandon the heavy supplies and speed up the march. Under normal circumstances, they can keep up with the war. "


    There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Sardinia had made a mistake, and they did not expect that Austria''s reinforcements would be lightly deployed.


    This is the advantage of local operations. When necessary, you can march with only light weapons, food can be provided by local governments along the way, and ammunition can be replenished in Venice.


    The turning point in the Osa War has emerged, and it is now focused on time.


    If Bardolio is able to defeat the Austrian army before the arrival of Austrian reinforcements, the Kingdom of Sardinia will temporarily gain a military advantage, and the war will likely end decently.


    Conversely, if Marshal Radkis of the Austrian army wins, then the Kingdom of Sardinia will be preparing for a homeland defense.


    On May 9, 1848, the Battle of Venice broke out. The first bad luck was the fastest Tuscan army.


    Well, Leopold II, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, was also cultivated by Austria. He did not want to fight against Austria at all.


    Leopold II''s ability to conspiracy was still qualified. At least he did a good job of killing with a knife. For example, this time he flew nationalists into the expeditionary force.


    Not everyone is self-aware. For example, the Tuscan nationalist leader, Mr. Maherd, considered himself to be a god, and took over the position of head coach, preparing to rely on this war for political capital.


    "Master, is the fish coming online so soon, will there be any problems?" Chief of Staff Fislav asked uncertainly.


    "Is there a problem? According to intelligence, this enemy is acting alone, and the other enemy forces closest to them are also thirty kilometers away.


    When their reinforcements arrived, the fighting was long over. Can these 5,000 enemies be able to prevent our sixth division from failing for a day? "The sixth division commander Morks analyzed


    "But the enemy''s performance is too stupid. Even so little one dares to go alone, do they think they are Napoleon?" Chief of Staff Feslav said with a frown.


    "Whatever it is, our task is to destroy this adversary, anyway, no matter what the enemy''s plot is, we will eat the bait first.


    The enemies this time came from four states, and their internal contradictions were very heavy. Perhaps this Tuscan army was sold! Morks guessed


    After thinking about it, Fislav didn''t find the problem, so he said, "Okay, let''s talk first, but send more spies, be careful that the enemy has reinforcements!"


    Time passed every minute, and with the order of Morx, the sound of guns crackling, the battle of Venice started.


    Sudden enemy attacks suffocated the Tuscan army while it was marching.


    Maherd is an excellent speaker and may be an excellent writer, but he is definitely not a military strategist.


    Maherde looked down on the decaying Tuscan noble officer, who was personally appointed by this expeditionary officer, most of whom were patriotic youth.


    Everyone was very bloody, dissatisfied with their teammates'' marching speed, all of them ran a little faster, and accidentally ran to the front.


    Thanks to the usual propaganda, in their minds the Austrian Empire was decaying, the army was vulnerable, and the Sardinian kingdom''s bloodless occupation of Lombardy made them believe this.


    So after encountering the enemy, their first reaction was not panic, but surprise, and then they did not hesitate to order a counterattack.


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 Chapter 82： Humor on the battlefield

    Without death, Mahherd obviously ignored the fact that the Tuscan army was ineffective, and the Austrian army was suppressed at the beginning of the battle.


    "Give me offense!"


    "Asshole, get up and attack me!"


    ...


    Maherd scolded angrily, the young officers were very brave, but the soldiers were very Italian.


    The slogan screamed, the enemy''s shadow had not yet been seen, and they all lay on the ground pretending to be dead, which had to be annoying.


    There is no doubt that the soldiers at the bottom did not want to fight against Austria. Before the outbreak of the anti-French war, Tuscany was still a member of the Holy Roman Empire, and their ancestors loyal to the Habsburgs.


    Even now, Austria still has a strong influence in Tuscany. These influences can not be eliminated in a short time. Soldiers have complicated feelings about Austria.


    This is a tragic issue. The anti-Olympic movement in Italy was initiated only by the bourgeoisie for its own benefit.


    Even if the people are fooled, there is no pain in their skin. It is okay to shout slogans and let them die.


    The only people who really want to defeat Austria are the capitalists, intellectuals, and nationalists.


    The unpleasant words have been split for thousands of years, and everyone is used to this kind of life.


    Otherwise, in 1848, it would not have been so easy for Austria to defeat the Allied Powers of Italy and to rule Venice and Lombardy again.


    "General, we have been attacked by the main force of the Austrian army. Let''s ask our allies for help!" A young officer suggested


    Not everyone''s head is unconscious, even if the head has been flooded for a while, after the battle just now, everyone knows that they are calm.


    The Tuscany expeditionary force is not qualified from top to bottom. The high-level commanders will only talk on paper. The grass-roots officers are all middle-secondary teenagers. It is okay to be a daredevil, and the commanding force is fine!


    "Well, send someone to Marshal Bardolio for help immediately and order the troops to prepare for a strategic transfer!" Maherde made a quick decision


    The eldest husband can bend and stretch, can''t he bother to hide? This is also an Italian tradition. If you can''t run, you can run, if you can''t run, you surrender.


    I don''t know whether it started from a few hundred years ago or a thousand or hundreds of years ago, the Italians'' combat effectiveness became unreliable.


    In the European continent where mercenaries are prevalent, Italian mercenaries are known to have the worst combat effectiveness, and are inversely proportional to neighboring Switzerland.


    ...


    While the Tuscan army was wounded, the other side, General Messer, who was in charge of attacking Trento, was also in trouble.


    Of course, they are the ones who take the initiative to attack, and their strength is several times that of the garrison, so there is no danger of being destroyed, but it is impossible to capture Trento.


    "General, the enemy''s firepower is too fierce, the Second Division suffered too many casualties, and Major Will asked for support!" Said the attendant seriously.


    With a bang, Lieutenant General Messer''s drinking glass had flew out.


    "Rice buckets, the battle has just begun and they have suffered heavy losses. Have they encountered the Austrian main force?"


    No one answered this question, but it is certain that the main force of the Austrian army cannot be opposite, otherwise the offensive and defensive trend will be reversed.


    "General Mercer, it''s better to suspend the attack first and wait for the heavy artillery troops to arrive before we launch the attack!" Major General Manstu suggested


    In the end, he was still reluctant to consume the precious troops in his hand. Messer said helplessly: "Well, slow down the offensive and wait for the heavy artillery to arrive tomorrow before launching a full-scale attack!"


    ...


    No reinforcements were sought, but a command to suspend the attack was obtained. Major General relieved and lost nearly a regiment''s strength in the morning. Such casualties could not withstand the second division.


    Looking at the soldiers constantly falling on the charge, Major Will was very distressed and reluctantly ordered: "Order the troops to retreat!"


    The retreating horn sounded, and a strange scene on the battlefield occurred, one by one, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia falling on the assault road, actually cheating.


    Major General Will, who was still heartbroken, was furious. If he didn''t know what happened, he wouldn''t deserve to be a division leader.


    "Asshole, these **** clutter, I''m sending them to military court!" Major Will growled.


    Major General Will was not angry, thinking about the heavy loss report that he had just submitted to the command, and then looking at the soldiers who were savage and dead, this face came too soon.


    After checking the number of casualties, Major Will''s heart was bleeding, not because the loss was too large, but rather the loss was too small.


    I attacked for a morning, lost more than twenty, and injured more than seventy. Can this also be a heavy loss? He is a division army, not a battalion!


    There were not many casualties, but the loss of weapons and equipment was not small.


    When they ran back, the Austrian army did not forget to shoot the gun behind, and many soldiers returned empty-handed for safety.


    According to preliminary statistics, in the morning, the second division lost more than 1,300 rifles. If it was not for the law, Major General Will would like to give this group of **** to Tutu.


    The result? Well, probably the enemy''s weapons and ammunition were consumed. Did not enter the enemy''s position within 100 meters, there is a hairy result?


    "General, these soldiers are mostly recruited from the Lombardy area, all are cowards, and it will certainly not be the case if we change to our veterans in the afternoon!" An officer reminded


    Major General Will nodded helplessly. He can only look forward to other soldiers and be brave. If everyone learns the cowards in the morning, this battle will not have to be fought.


    ...


    Not only were they depressed, the Austrian defenders on the opposite side were even more depressed.


    Lieutenant Colonel Griggi, who was in charge of defending the first line of defense, was very happy watching the enemies who fell to the ground one after another. He thought that his soldiers had become sharpshooters.


    Unexpectedly, only at noon, the result changed. The enemies who died of the war lied to the corpse again, making him look so angry.


    It''s a little bit worse. The documents for merit and requisition are all ready. Fortunately, they haven''t been submitted. Otherwise, it would be enough for him to lie about reporting the merit of war.


    Lieutenant Colonel Griggie really couldn''t understand the enemy''s behavior, and could only guess secretly: "Does the enemy want to consume our ammunition? But this commander is too funny, Trento does not lack weapons and ammunition!"


    "Head, is there any conspiracy of the enemy? Could it be that they want to seduce us out, and then they take the opportunity to kill us and seize our position?" A young military officer opened his brain.


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 Chapter 83： Battlefield Survival Manual

    "There is a plot of fart. The enemies opposite are clearly a group of recruits. The attackers swarmed up and rushed away when they retreated. I don''t know where the enemy found the best!"


    Griggie quickly made a judgment. If it wasn''t for the lack of strength in his hand, he would really order to kill. Such a good opportunity is rare.


    "Leader, I see that the enemy has abandoned a lot of weapons. We might as well send someone to pick them up and make a fortune!" The young military officer thought for a while and said


    Griggi glanced fiercely, saying in a hateless and ironic tone: "Ambridge, sometimes I really want to split your head and see what''s in it, why is there so much mess? idea!


    Just thinking about getting rich, is your enemy the fool? Why don''t you go up and try to see if the enemy will kill you?


    Our task is to keep the line of defense. What''s the use of those broken guns? "


    In this era, the treatment of military forces in various countries is not good. The main thing to get rich is to rob and seize on the battlefield.


    This war was fought in Austria. Do not think about robbery. No matter how crazy you can''t mess around on your own site, the seizure becomes their main income.


    Of course, to give them peace of mind, the land reward Franz promised is also an important factor.


    In the past, I wanted to get land rewards, mainly to become nobles to obtain land. This is really too difficult. Except for a few lucky people, most people have no chance.


    This time Franz made changes. In the past, noble nobles, even a knight, had to move thousands of acres of land. Now ordinary soldiers can also obtain land by performing military functions.


    (1 ha ¡Ö 2.5 acres = 15 city acres)


    However, this does not belong to the nobility of the nobles, nor does it have the noble privileges, which is equivalent to the government using the land to pay military salaries and military rewards.


    Since it does not belong to the aristocracy, the threshold is naturally much lower, and it is much easier for ordinary soldiers to obtain land. Basically, as long as you fight a battle on the battlefield, a few acres of land are available, and you can build a few hectares of land with good luck.


    Ambridge wanted to make money. The main purpose was to worry about insufficient military power. At that time, he could use the money to buy land from his hands. After all, his goal was to be a farmer.


    This is a preferential treatment for soldiers. In order to limit land mergers, Austrian land redemption laws provide that the area of ??redemption land per capita cannot exceed 2 hectares, and the rewards obtained on the battlefield are not included in the calculation.


    "Uncle Griggie, you know that there are many brothers and sisters in my family. As a second son, I don''t have the qualifications to inherit the title and property, so I want to take advantage of it!" Said Ambridge indifferently.


    Griggie said angrily: "Damn, why don''t you want to work hard and earn a title yourself?


    I bet as long as you can get a knighthood, even if it is only the lowest non-hereditary lord, old John will be even happier than you get 100,000 Rhein! "


    In this era, the main officers of the European army were basically children of the aristocracy, especially the second sons who did not inherit the title of knighthood, and even entered the struggle as adults.


    These people had received a good education and soon stood out in the army. The colonial movements in European countries were brought out by these aristocratic children who were anxious to win titles.


    Ambridge thought for a while and said, "I also want to get the title, but at my level, it is too difficult to get the title of the knight.


    Uncle Gregory, or else we would take someone to sneak attack on the enemy camp at night. If it succeeds, maybe my goal will be achieved! "


    Greggie rubbed his forehead and gave up his plan to continue teaching Ambriggi, his distant nephew. Even if you want to attack at night, you need to consider the actual situation?


    He admits that the enemy is terrible. He has never seen such a fighting army for so many years in the army, but he cannot hold up a large number of people!


    The opposing enemy had two divisions, and his army had only one regiment, not even one-fifth of the army''s strength. Is it sure that it was not given away?


    ...


    In the Sardinian army barracks, Major General Will taught the soldier lying down on the battlefield today severely, and also selected a few unlucky eggs as targets for the prestige and executed the military law.


    The fighting started again, perhaps because of Li Wei''s relationship, or perhaps the veteran of the Kingdom of Sardinia. To be more brave, the fighting in the afternoon would be much fiercer.


    Picking up the telescope, watching the flesh and blood flying, and once the soldiers rushed to the enemy''s position, Major General Will nodded with satisfaction. This is the war. If it''s like the idiots in the morning, it''s fine!


    Underground camps have begun to surge.


    A gray-faced soldier said with excitement: "Tom, the knowledge in the Battlefield Survival Manual is really useful. Seeing that there are no idiots, usually one by one with high toes, now they are foolishly rushing to death, let alone how angry ! "


    "Of course, this is what Mr. Guerazzi paid a lot of money for from an old mercenary in order to reduce our casualties on the battlefield.


    Raul, be careful, don''t let the Sardinians find out, this war will kill them! If everyone is clever, who will hit the Austrians? "Tom''s middle-aged man said cautiously


    "Yes, let the Sardinian and Austrian dogs bite the dogs, and when they lose both, we will be able to become independent in Lombardy!" Raul said excitedly.


    ...


    Such a tall thing in the Battlefield Survival Manual is naturally not written by an old mercenary, which was specially prepared by Franz for the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    This is the result of his research on the history of the Italian war, so he sold it to the Sardinian army in advance. Anyway, it was invented by the Italians. Naturally, there is no such thing as soil and water.


    By the way, a sixteen-character policy was also presented: if you win, you will fight, if you do n¡¯t win, you will run, if you do n¡¯t win, you surrender!


    It records that most of the life-saving skills on the battlefield, for example, when starting an assault, are looking for favorable terrain in the halfway to pretend to be dead.


    The choice of this place is very important. You can''t rush too far or get too close to the base camp.


    It is best to have a cover to block the enemy''s stray bullets, and you must also consider comfort, because the travel time is too long and it is easy to numb limbs.


    Another example: when defending, you ca n¡¯t take the lead, just shoot the bullets out. The probability of hitting the enemy is not high anyway. Do n¡¯t kill yourself without vengeance.


    ...


    Franz is very foolish enough to make up to 36 articles, commonly known as "life-saving thirty-six measures", all of which are life-saving skills on the battlefield, and the accompanying explanations are all in the most plain and easy-to-understand language. Literacy.


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 Chapter 84： Sell ??teammates

    Late at night, there was a mournful sound in the Sardinian barracks.


    Misreporting the military situation is to engage in military law. Since it says that the losses are heavy, there must be losses.


    Non-toxic, no husband, no mercy, can climb to this position, Major General Will naturally not be a kind-hearted person.


    In order to account for the above, Major General Will had to strengthen his offensive in the afternoon.


    The veterans of the Kingdom of Sardinia are still very heroic. Their sense of belonging to the country is much stronger than that of the Lombards, and the fighting in the afternoon is much worse.


    Checking the number of casualties, Major Will waved his hand and added all the battle damage to the morning battle. More than 300 people were killed and more than 800 were injured. Barely, the casualties were severe.


    The senior officers of the Second Division, led by Major General Will, could explain that, but the morale of the army had also dropped to an extreme.


    Without contrast, there is no harm. The Italians are good at learning, especially the old churros in the army. They soon learned the advanced experience of their companions.


    Don''t want to keep it secret when there are too many people. The Battlefield Survival Manual spreads quickly in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Perhaps the commercial atmosphere was too strong, and these soldiers soon accepted the battlefield life-saving manual.


    Together with Franz''s whimsical theory, it is also widely accepted. I don''t know since when a voice appeared in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia-don''t kill the capitalists.


    Italy has been divided for too long, ordinary people have forgotten that they are Italian, and replaced by Sardinians, Genoas, Lombards ...


    What good is it for them? It seems that the capitalists are the most profitable. The unified Italy allows them to have a larger market for exploitation. But these bloodless soldiers who have fought for the unity have nothing.


    The nationalism of the Kingdom of Sardinia has awakened, and the same messy thoughts have also emerged. The Italians are good at thinking and start thinking for themselves after thinking too much.


    Imperceptibly, the army of the Sardinian kingdom has undergone transformation, and heroic warfare begins to leave them.


    This is also an Italian tradition, commonly known as "three minutes of fever". Once they see the **** sacrifice, their passion is extinguished. The Battlefield Survival Manual just gives them a reason to convince themselves.


    ...


    The headquarter of the Sardinian army in Venice, Marshal Bardario has not yet known that his army is undergoing a magnificent transformation, and now he is having a headache for the Tuscan letter of help.


    For the positive performance of the Tuscan army, he still appreciated the need for such activists as cannon fodder for the Austrian war.


    "Frontline reports, the Tuscan army was attacked by the main Austrian army and asked for help. What do you do?"


    A middle-aged officer frowned and said, "Lord Marshal, the Tuscans are about thirty kilometers away from us. If we take the time to send the letter into account, the fighting should have happened half a day ago.


    If we send troops immediately, it will take at least one day to reach the battlefield. Whether we can keep up with it and break our military deployment, the subsequent battles will not be easy to fight! "


    Obviously, he is not ready to rescue the Tuscan people.


    Allies, aren''t they meant to betray?


    Besides, when was the Kingdom of Sardinia and Tuscany a true ally?


    As long as the Kingdom of Sardinia wants to unify the Italian region and meet with the Grand Duchy of Tuscany sooner or later, is it not an enemy to ask for help at this time?


    "Jackson, this is not good! If we don''t send troops to rescue the Tuscan people, it will cause very serious diplomatic troubles. The Papal States and Naples will also feel sad and sorrowful. We will fight alone in this war!" A middle-aged officer opposes


    "Cansandos, this war has always been our home field, these allies cannot be trusted.


    The Kingdom of Naples did send 40,000 troops, but where are these 40,000 troops? Did they have a regiment in the vanguard?


    The Tuscans did behave very positively, but we all understand that their commander is a self-conceited stupid person with no military knowledge at all.


    In addition to chaos, what can pig teammates expect of them?


    There is also the division of the Papal State. In fact, everyone knows that they only have more than 7,000 people, and they are all grinding along the way. Where does it mean to fight? "Jackson''s middle-aged officer opposes


    ...


    Marshal Bardolio nodded, military can no longer count on allies, Austria''s influence in the Italian state is too great, even if they use public opinion to force countries to send troops, everyone is still unable to work.


    Now that Italy has changed again, the Papal States and the conservatives in Naples are undergoing restoration, and at some point these allies will withdraw.


    "You all have a point, so send someone to tell the Tuscans to keep them on the stand, and we will send reinforcements as soon as possible!"


    No doubt Marshal Bardolio is selling teammates. Send troops for rescue as soon as possible, when exactly?


    If they really want to rescue the Tuscan people, it is time for them to send troops part-time, instead of delaying time here.


    ...


    On the front line, Tuscany coach General Maherd has no previous spirit and is ashamed to carry out a "strategic shift" with the soldiers.


    This battle could not be fought. The Tuscan army''s combat effectiveness was not hesitant. The enemy forces were twice theirs. After several hours of fighting, they were defeated.


    Maherd lost some soldiers and turned around without turning back. After losing the war, he lost, and he did not lose face to the Austrians. He didn''t want to stay as a captive.


    As the king''s eyes were nailed and flesh-stabbed, if it fell into the hands of the Austrians, it would be difficult for the two parties to conduct a py transaction, and he would be rubbed. Mahherd would not dare to test the king''s discipline.


    "General Maherd, Marshal Bardolio asked us to stand by and they will send troops as soon as possible!" Said a young military officer with surprise.


    "Enough to receive a letter of help, did the Sardinian army send troops immediately?" Maherde asked with concern.


    "No, they held an hour of military meetings, and then said that they would send troops as soon as possible. At this time, they may have set off, right?" The young military officer said uncertainly.


    Maherd''s face changed drastically, and as soon as he reacted, he ordered: "Order the troops to speed up, our allies will be here, everyone will come and meet them!"


    ally? There is also a fart ally. Such perfunctory replies can fool these middle two boys, but it is not good for old churros like Maherd.


    Binggui is fast and saving people like fire. Where can I discuss it slowly?


    Since there are no allies here, of course we have to run faster. Inspiring morale is also essential.


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 Chapter 85： Black history

    Budapest, since the siege of the Austrian army, the city has been disturbed. If the new government had no illusions about the ally of the Kingdom of Sardinia, many people will now run away.


    Of course, those who are not running are also preparing to run. The area of ??Budapest is not small. In order to prevent enemy dogs from jumping off the wall, the Bohemian Army strictly enforced the lack of one.


    It''s still easy to get people to run, as long as the army is not out of the city, it is not easy for the Austrian army to notice.


    The Minister of the Army of the Republic of Hungary, Gorgue, said in distress: "Mr. Kosut, as soon as he has received the information, the Croatian traitors will meet with the Austrians outside the city tomorrow.


    At that time, the number of enemy forces in the siege will rise to 150,000, and Budapest will soon be unable to keep it! "


    "General Gorgue is right. Budapest can''t stop the enemy''s front. This revolution has failed. In order to save as much as possible and preserve Hungary, I propose to have peace talks with the Vienna government!" Say


    With the military defeat, the reactionary forces in Hungary also began to rise.


    The bourgeois nobles headed by Shemir, the military compromised headed by Gorbachev, sought to preserve their interests through negotiations with the Austrian government.


    This is undoubtedly a big piece of bad news for Kosut. As long as the enemy of the Bohemian Army sieges, he advocated taking the initiative to attack while the enemy was not stable. Unfortunately, he was opposed by the military.


    Now that the enemy is fighting for local lands outside the city, he is very happy, relying on liberating serfs and distributing land, the Austrian army has gained the support of the local people.


    Instead, the Hungarian Republic is hostile to the local people. In the eyes of ordinary people, the emperor as far away as Vienna is their protector, while the Hungarian government in Budapest is only a tool for nobles and capitalists to squeeze them.


    The Minister of Education Petofi hurriedly opposed: "No, Hungary is now divided by peace talks with Austria. The Vienna government is plotting to divide Hungary. By then we will have only one province!


    Even in this province, we have no autonomy. The Vienna government has the advantage. How can it compromise? "


    Compromise. In fact, the revolutionaries did not mind compromise with the Vienna government, but the conditions between the two sides were too large.


    The Austrian government headed by Franz intends to divide Hungary into five provinces: Croatia, Slavonia, Vojvodice, Transylvania, and Hungary.


    It is no secret that Croatia, Transylvania have already established provinces independently, and Slavonian and Voivodean governments are also preparing.


    Once this plan was successful, the Kingdom of Hungary became history. Because of ethnic relations, they only had the only remaining Hungarian province if they wanted to become independent. This difficulty increased several times.


    Xie Mier asked: "Mr. Petofi, but the real problem is that we simply cannot win the war!


    If it is not negotiated with the Austrian government, the end result may be even worse, and they will turn Hungary into history.


    In the long river of history, the disappearing nations are incomprehensible, don''t you want to watch the Hungarian nation disappear? "


    Kosut said excitedly: "The great Hungarian nation will not disappear. History will prove that the enemy''s conspiracy and scheming are futile. As long as we persist, we will surely win!


    In order to win this war, I have invited Polish star Henrik Denbinski, I believe we can win this war! "


    Shemir didn''t say a word. Although he hated Kosut''s speech, he was in power now. He didn''t intend to directly conflict with them.


    At the point where the war is now, can it be changed by individual power?


    They dared to establish the Republic of Hungary independently because Hungary was a whole at that time, and the Austrian empire was shaky, and the reform measures of the Vienna government violated their interests.


    Who knew that it was not long before independence, and Austria had stabilized. Instead, Hungary was torn apart by the political offensive of the Vienna government, and the contrast in strength between the two sides has changed dramatically.


    No one is a fool. Except for the barefoot group of the Revolutionary Party, the rest are thinking about the way forward. The Vienna government has not shown any resilience to the insurgents this time. Who would be desperate for those who have a job and a job?


    ...


    What the big men think, the people at the bottom of Budapest don''t care. They are worrying about three meals a day. Since the Austrian army siege, Budapest and the outside material transportation passage have been cut off.


    Hungary is Europe''s main food producing area, and Budapest is surrounded by farmland. There is no shortage of food in the city.


    It''s a pity that prices cannot be soared! Do n¡¯t talk to the capitalists about the big picture. Most people who want money and die are that in this crisis, they do n¡¯t think of coping with difficulties, but looting on fire.


    Taking the cheapest black bread as an example, it is now 58% higher than before the revolution. The price of coal for cooking fires has even increased by 100%.


    To save fuel, many families have to cook together. Even so, rising prices have made it difficult for them.


    To make matters worse, the Hungarian Republican Government also issued Republican Coins and Recovered Books to plunder private wealth.


    Since the founding of the Hungarian Republic, the people in Budapest have not lived comfortably for a few days. Nation, country, freedom, how can it be three meals a day?


    On April 18, 1848, a labor movement broke out in Budapest. Hungry workers and impoverished citizens took to the streets, asking the government to calm prices, severely punish adulterers to raise prices, implement the Labor Protection Law, and solve the problem of unemployment.


    As the bourgeois spokesman, the Hungarian Republican government naturally ignored their demands, and the Kosut government immediately brutally suppressed it.


    On April 23, 1848, Austria ¡¯s bill to abolish serfdom passed to Hungary. The untouchable little Kruse serfs rioted. The insurgents conquered the manor, killed the supervisors, and divided up the land.


    The uprising soon spread along the Danube, which frightened the Hungarian nobles, who turned their attention to Vienna and Budapest for help.


    There is no doubt that the Austrian government, which wanted to suppress the Hungarian aristocracy, refused on the grounds that it was beyond reach. In order to win the support of the nobility, the Kosut government once again stood on the opposite side of the people.


    After the suppression of the workers and peasants movement, the Hungarian Republican government received the support of capitalists and aristocracy, the cohesion of the Hungarian nation increased, and it also broke with the people at the bottom.


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 Chapter 86： Sanjiang testimonials

    I heard that Sanjiang had to write a testimonial, and Haiyue had forgotten it last year, so Haiyue was at the bottom. It seemed to have refreshed the record, and history was ashamed of me. This is an awkward topic.


    Haiyue can''t forget this year. If it continues to be at the bottom, it will be shameful, and the editors will not dare let me go next time.


    This is the end of the joke. Thanks to the editors for their support. From the boss of Wuxing who took me to the job, to the current editor-in-chief Miss Huya, they have given me a lot of help.


    Time passed quickly, and Haiyue was an old man. Thank you readers and friends for your support, especially from the "Mediterranean Overlord Road".


    It''s really not easy. When this book was opened, Haiyue really didn''t expect that there were so many old readers, which shocked me, thinking that the new book had exploded.


    It turns out that I just thought too much, and soon returned to normal. In general, it was tepid, which is much better than the last one.


    Thank you for your support, Haiyue will work hard! !! !!


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 Chapter 87： Ready to kill sheep

    Attack is up, siege is down.


    Many people understand this truth, but very few can really do it. Julius did a great job this time, probably no one can associate him with General Butcher again.


    The liberation of serfs and the division of fields are all weapons to buy the hearts of the people. Even though these lands still need farmers to pay for them, Julius still gains a wave of popularity.


    After the local people knew that free land could be obtained in cooperation with government forces to suppress the rebellion, farmers near Budapest spontaneously became volunteers.


    The Kosut government has limited enforcement capabilities, and in the event of a lack of security, they will not be able to block the news.


    After the news of the separation of fields was passed to the city, many people''s minds changed. The nobles gritted their teeth, the capitalists trembled, and the workers at the bottom saw new hope.


    Now that the Austrian government''s bill for farmers has been fulfilled, it is naturally possible that the protection bill for the working class will also be fulfilled.


    In this context, the intelligence organization in Franz''s hands also acted. Seeing that the broken ship of the Hungarian Republic was about to sink, many people were unwilling to bury them.


    Even if the big aristocrats were still angry with the Austrian government, they still had to hold their noses to recognize them. They had a great career and couldn''t bear to fight.


    With the cooperation of these ground-head snakes, the work of the intelligence organization has proceeded very smoothly. The Kossuth government, who has no governing experience, is blind to these two eyes.


    Maybe it was miserable by the secret police. As soon as the revolutionaries came to power, these organizations were abolished. Budapest''s law and order are now maintained by the Internal Self-Defense Forces, which have become capitalists and noblemen''s thugs.


    If it continues, maybe in another three or five months, the Austrian government can freely liberate Budapest.


    Vienna


    "His Royal Highness, the Croatian Army and the Bohemian Army have successfully joined forces in Budapest. The Hungarian war should be over. It would be very unfavorable for us to drag on like this!" Prince Wendy Schgrez said seriously


    He did not exaggerate. The reason why the rebels were a group of black people was because they hadtily rushed and did not undergo formal training at all.


    Such enemies can be easily handled by the regular army. If the time has passed and these black people have completed their training, it will not be so easy to deal with.


    Historically, the Hungarian revolution consumed as much energy as Austria, and the Russians needed help to suppress it, which left them with too much preparation time.


    "Well, then, let''s launch an attack and order the troops to restrain the army. I don''t want to rub their butts!" Franz said cautiously.


    "Yes, Your Highness!" Prince Wendy Schgrez replied


    "Prime Minister, how is the preparation for the aftermath, how will the government manage the Hungarian region once the Hungarian revolution is suppressed?" Franz asked with concern.


    Prime Minister Felix replied with confidence: "His Royal Highness, considering the special circumstances of Hungary, our cabinet is going to further divide the provinces of Hungary into three provinces, bounded by the Tisza and Danube rivers.


    They are: the western Hungarian provinces west of the Danube, the province is located in Pecs; the central Hungarian provinces east of the Danube, west of the Tisza, the provinces are located in Miskolc; Eastern Hungary Province, the provincial capital is located in Debrecen.


    Together with the divided provinces of Croatia, Transylvania, Slavonia, and Vojvod, the Kingdom of Hungary will be divided into seven.


    After the war, the gathering place of the Mazars was also divided into three. The government will also invest a lot of money in local education to help the local people integrate into the Austrian family as soon as possible. "


    Franz nodded with satisfaction. The administrative area was split and the language and culture were assimilated. This set of punches was beaten down. Hundreds of years later Hungary was just a regional noun.


    "How to solve education expenses?" Franz asked with concern.


    Austria''s current wartime economic system, also known as the planned economy, has also plunged a large amount of reactionary property, and naturally there is no shortage of money.


    This economic model is only suitable for short-term emergencies, or an outbreak of recklessness. Over time, as the system becomes rigid, it will also restrict economic development. At that time, it will inevitably cultivate and restore the normal economic model.


    If the central government is to allocate funds, the government''s financial pressure will be too great after the economy returns to normal. After all, Hungary needs to be assimilated, and other areas in Austria also need to be assimilated.


    "His Royal Highness, we are going to cancel the tithe of the church and instead levy a compulsory education tax by the government to solve the funding gap!" Felix hesitated.


    Franz''s eyes flashed, and he had long wanted to abolish the tithe of the church, but as a Catholic "religious member", if there was no suitable reason, he would abolish the tithe and confront the church.


    Now that the Prime Minister has proposed it, Franz naturally agrees with both hands. If the church has an opinion, go to the cabinet to trouble, this is what they proposed, Franz thought very badly.


    Anyway, this age is no longer the Middle Ages. The Pope was exiled to Naples by the Revolutionary Party, and the church could not do the government. Of course, they can do something to ruin someone''s reputation.


    "Are there enough funds? Next, a lot of education funds will need to be invested throughout the country. Is the tithe enough?" Franz asked worriedly.


    Felix said ruthlessly: "Sir, the religious personnel in the country have suffered severe degradation. As devout believers in God, we need to clean up the bad habits of the church.


    The cabinet is prepared to conduct a strict investigation of church personnel, severely punish church personnel who violate the precepts, and confiscate the church''s illegal property.


    We will spend all this money on education, plus the compulsory education tax, presumably Austria''s compulsory education funding is sufficient. "


    Anyway, he had offended the church once. He simply broke the pot and continued to arrest the fat sheep in the church.


    How rich were the churches in Austria in the mid-19th century? It is difficult to have an accurate answer to this question, anyway, after so many years of accumulation, the church is much richer than the Austrian government.


    A man is guilty and guilty.


    More money is not necessarily a good thing, and now the Austrian government is eyeing it. Franz, a "religious Catholic", naturally cleared the door for God.


    "The Prime Minister is right. The moral cultivation of religious personnel must be strengthened. As believers of God, we have an obligation to help the servants of God on the wrong path and guide them back on track!"


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 Chapter 88： Offensive and defensive battle in Budapest-Undercurrent

    The church in Austria is not a soft persimmon. Although it is now declining, the church has colluded with the local nobles. The high-level churches are basically side branches of the nobles.


    This is why Franz was not in a hurry to start the fight against the church and moved his whole body. Eat bite by bite, and kill the enemies one by one. It is better to be able to turn the enemy into a friend.


    There is no doubt that the members of the Austrian church are not worth him to draw in. The richness of these people has hindered the development of Austrian society and is a true gold reactionary.


    Prime Minister Felix said, "His Royal Highness, it is best to defer the Church. Not long ago, something happened in the Papal State, and the Pope Pius IX in exile in Naples has rescued us.


    The Cabinet decided to speed up the rebellion, defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia, and then send troops to the Papal State to help asylum IX take power! "


    Obviously, the cabinet government is not a fool, knowing that the church cannot act rashly. Since the Middle Ages, theocratic power has begun to play against the royal power. Now the secular royal power has gained the upper hand, but the divine power still cannot be underestimated.


    It''s definitely not a good choice to deal with them directly. But these clergy are not without their nemesis, and the Austrian Catholic Church is subject to the Holy See''s leadership.


    Now something has happened in the Papal States, and Austria needs a helping hand. After the incident, can the asylum IX still not repay the peach?


    Franz nodded with satisfaction, thinking in his heart: Sure enough, these old foxes in the political arena are not fuel-saving lamps, and they are accurate when they seize the opportunity.


    The Pope was too self-conscious to betray the Austrian church for his own benefit, without hesitation. With the Pope''s top tank, the pressure they will have to bear is much smaller.


    ...


    With the order of the Vienna government, the offensive and defensive battle began in Budapest.


    Now Lieutenant General Julius does not have to worry. According to the plan of the Vienna government, Budapest will be dispensed with in the future division of the district. Don''t worry about the destruction of the city by the war.


    Budapest was actually formed by the merger of Buda and Pest. As early as the medieval era, Pest became the capital of Hungary. Buda is just a city separated by Pest.


    When referring to two cities, usually everyone is connected, Budapest or Pesbuda.


    After the establishment of the Hungarian Republic, the two cities were merged. After the war, it was naturally to be split, and it would still be under the jurisdiction of the two provinces.


    "Governor, the War Department has issued a siege order, asking us to take Budapest as soon as possible. What''s your opinion?" Lieutenant General Julius asked with interest.


    The Bohemia Army and the Croatian Army complement each other. This attack on Budapest is only a temporary joint headquarters. Julius must consider the opinion of Governor Josip Jelacic.


    "His Commander, the Hungarian Chaos Party is already in the middle of it. It is not a problem to conquer Budapest. The key is whether the Chaos Party can be completely wiped out!


    At this time, the Transylvanian Army had reached the banks of the Tisza, and the Austrian Army was marching along the Danube. Outside our encirclement, a larger encirclement was being formed.


    The only way these chaotic parties survived was to flee to the Ottoman Empire. The Sudanese government began a major reform as early as 1839. They have been hostile to the empire for a long time, and it is very likely that they will host these chaotic parties.


    If they were allowed to converge, this would be very detrimental to the Empire''s future rule in Hungary. Therefore, whether the enemy can be wiped out is the key to this war! "


    Governor Josip Jelacic is a military politician. He sees the problem more politically. In the long run, it is more meaningful to completely extinguish the Hungarian Revolutionary Party than to conquer Budapest.


    Lieutenant General Julius said with a bitter smile: "This is difficult to achieve. Revolutionaries are not as brave as they brag. Once the momentum is wrong, they run faster than rabbits.


    It is estimated that now that they are ready for the back road, we will start the siege of Budapest and they will run away. Unless they can be blocked in the city, they will not be destroyed. "


    As a loyal member of the Habsburgs, Julius was very hostile to the Revolutionaries, and he would not mind hanging them all if possible.


    Franz asked him to be the chief commander, and the main purpose was to kill him and kill all the criminals involved or suspected of participating in the rebellion.


    Regardless of whether the rebels could be wiped out, the Austrian army launched the Budapest siege on May 24, 1848. In order to wipe out the leader of the Revolutionary Party, Julius even chose a military siege on all sides.


    The Hungarian Republic ¡¯s external ties were completely cut off, and Budapest has become a lonely city. Perhaps it was put aside the concern that the Austrian army unleashed artillery fire into the city.


    Budapest


    Since the siege of the siege, the ancient city has become noisy. The main faction and the main faction have been arguing constantly. Some clever men and women have searched for a way forward, and the pressure on the Kosut government has increased.


    "Count Shamir, the revolutionaries are still unwilling to compromise, what shall we do now?" Gorgay asked with a headache


    "General Gorgue, how many people in the National Guard listen to us?" Shemir asked with concern.


    "Kosut has already begun to doubt us. He asked Bem to take over the military power in my hand half a month ago, and now he has invited Polish star Henrik Denbinski to preside over the defense.


    If I were to do it now, there would be 13,000 troops under my command, but these people are still scattered among the troops and cannot be brought together! "Gorge replied somewhat awkwardly


    "waste!"


    This was Shemir''s first reaction. As the army secretary of the interim government, he did not have a reliable army in his hands.


    More than 13,000 people? This is obviously flickering. If there were so many unrelated troops in their hands, they would have turned face with the revolutionaries.


    You know, the Hungarian National Self-Defense Forces Gorge was involved in the formation of the first hand. As a member of the bourgeois nobility, they can plug many people into it.


    Up to now, it has been overtaken by the revolutionaries. Except for using "waste" to describe it, Shemir can no longer think of a better vocabulary.


    "General Gorgue, I''m not asking how many people are inclined to us, but I''m saying how many people you can use without attracting outside attention right now, not how many troops you can focus on!" Shemir explained helplessly


    "Without attracting outside attention, more than five hundred people can only be used." Gorge answered with a frown.


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 Chapter 89： Flooded Seven Army

    It is not so simple to sell teammates, and the revolutionaries are not fools, how can they not guard against these nobles?


    From the beginning Kosut refused to participate in the affairs of the interim government. Both Shemir and Gorgay were bourgeois nobles and had completed the transformation from nobles to capitalists.


    From the perspective of interests, the independent Hungarian Republic is more in their interests, so the two sides reached cooperation and jointly formed an interim government.


    Hungarian aristocrats have fallen. Even those of them who are transitioning to capitalists are no exception. They can lay down to make money, so why continue to work hard?


    Instead, the revolutionaries, led by Kosut, were mostly descendants of nobility, because they were poor and white, became entrepreneurs, and their capabilities did not deteriorate significantly.


    In the struggle for power of the interim government, these salty fish aristocrats naturally lost to entrepreneurs who dare to fight.


    Shemir is a wise man, but because he is so smart, he is afraid to do anything with the interim government if he is not sure.


    If you change to a revolutionary, it is estimated that the result will be the opposite. Hundreds of people can launch a coup. As long as the head of the interim government is under control, the overall situation is set.


    "Wait a second, let''s think of a way to get some people to come over. When the time comes, let''s do it!" Shemir thought about it and said


    Gorge naturally won''t object, don''t look at the ease he said, in fact, he really has no heart.


    People are unpredictable. Who knows if any of these people under the hands of them are inclined to the Revolutionary Party. In the event of a leak, the Revolutionary Party will not be the first to take the lead.


    "No problem, Mr. Shemir, but how can we explain it to the Austrians?" Gorge asked with concern.


    Obviously, at this time they have been mingled with the Austrian government and made the same move in history-selling teammates.


    "It doesn''t matter. The Austrians just ask us to wipe out the leader of the Revolutionary Party. All other issues are negotiable." Shemir said confidently.


    There are leftist and right-wing forces in Hungary. The left-wing forces, led by Kosut, advocate the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of an independent Hungarian republic.


    Right-wing forces, headed by Shemir and Estefan, advocate a moderate improvement of the social system and hope to cooperate closely with the Habsburg dynasty.


    There is no doubt that the relationship between the Hungarian right-wing forces and the Austrian government is still good. Even if the Vienna government abolished serfdom and moved their land, did they still have land redemption money?


    Anyway, it''s a matter of price. As long as the money is in place, nothing will go wrong.


    Whether the interests of others can be protected, Shemir does not know, at least to be sure, the interests of those who stand with the Vienna government can be guaranteed.


    Of course, if you want to get more benefits, you must show the value of their existence to the Vienna government.


    If you do nothing, just be close to the Vienna government politically, then when the Austrian army comes in, it is estimated that there will be no place for them at the conference.


    ...


    On the other side, the head of Kosut is busy discussing the issue of urban defense with Polish veteran Henrik Dembinski. He does not know that the capitulators in the government are ready to use their heads in exchange for meritorious service.


    Henrik-Denbinski marked all the important positions on the city defense map, and assigned forces according to the actual situation.


    After all this was done, Henrik Denbinski greeted Kosut: "Mr. Kosut, Budapest''s urban defense can only do this step. It is unrealistic to want to keep the enemy out. The next major combat task is street fighting.


    In street fighting, the combat effectiveness of the regular army will be weakened a lot. With the help of building bunkers, the National Guard is better equipped to understand the terrain.


    As long as everyone can be united, we can stand dead with the enemy for at least two to three months, and even the enemy may withdraw from Budapest because of heavy losses! "


    Kosut asked expectantly: "General Henrik, you are a European general. What can we do now to make a big hit or wipe out the enemy?"


    If the Republic of Hungary wants to survive, it must defeat the Austrian empire. Just a delay of two or three months is still not helpful for the overall situation.


    Henrik-Denbinski shook his head and said, "Sorry, Mr. Kosut, this would not be possible even if Napoleon the Great regenerates!


    We have to admit that the Hungarian National Self-Defense Force is far from the Austrian army in terms of combat effectiveness, and there is a huge gap between the enemy and us in terms of weapons and equipment.


    In addition to our control of Budapest and being able to defend ourselves against the city, we do not have any advantages. In this case, it is very unwise to run against the enemy. "


    Kosut nodded in disappointment, and the generals in the interim government came to it, even more pessimistic than Henrik Denbinski.


    The biggest problem is that the Hungarians did not regard the Austrian army as an invasion of foreign enemies. Between the emperor and the interim government, more people tended to the emperor than the interim government.


    If a referendum is called out in the slogan of the Revolutionary Party, it is estimated that they will still step down.


    It is easier to destroy than to build. After the establishment of the Hungarian Republic, it will only bring you a cake. Except for some capitalists who have made financial hardships, ordinary people have not received substantial benefits.


    The People''s War could not start. In the short term, the Republican government just wanted to buy the hearts of the people, and time was too late. At the same time, they did not have enough money to buy the hearts of the people.


    "General Henrik-Denbinski will lose his long-term. Now Budapest''s connection with the outside world has been broken. If we can''t break the current situation, I''m afraid we won''t be able to last long.


    There is a large amount of food stored in Budapest. In theory, we have no problem for a year, but in fact we all know that once the enemy decides to fight hard, there are ways to overcome this city! Revolutionary military leader General Bem questioned


    "Do you mean flooding? No, it''s impossible! Unless the enemy wants to turn the Hungarian plain into a country, they won''t do it.


    From the current situation, the enemy has no plans to build a dam upstream. As long as the Vienna government takes into account the influence of public opinion, they will not do so! "Henrik Denbinsky said affirmatively


    Kosut''s complexion changed greatly. What seemed impossible to the soldiers was not the same to politicians. If Budapest was unable to conquer it and stood on the stand of the Vienna government, wouldn''t it be wise to do the right thing?


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 Chapter 90： hope

    Flooding Budapest, if it is a later generation, is not a big deal at all, at least Franz has seen news of flooding Budapest several times.


    However, if man-made dams on the upper reaches of the Danube River were used to attack Budapest, the consequences would be severe. Budapest is dead, but the farmlands and cities downstream are also dead.


    If all the local Hungarian people were supporters of the Revolutionary Party, then there is no need to consider that the Austrian army has already done so.


    However, there are obviously more supporters of the Hapsburg dynasty than the supporters of the Hungarian Republican government. If the city is flooded, it will kill 800 people and cause damage to 1,000.


    Franz didn''t know Kosut''s thoughts. Hearing news that the city might be flooded, he knew that Budapest couldn''t hold it.


    From another perspective, if he stands on the position of the Vienna government, even if the consequences are serious and the price paid is heavy, he will choose to extinguish the Republic of Hungary. This is the perspective of politicians.


    "No, General Henrik Denbinski. Politicians have a much lower morale than you think. What can''t the corrupt Austrian government do?


    The displacement of hundreds of thousands of Hungarian people is not a big deal in the eyes of the Austrians! Kosut said solemnly


    At least in his mind, the lives of hundreds of thousands of Hungarians are chips that can be discarded. If the ultimate victory can be obtained, this sacrifice will be acceptable several times larger.


    This can be seen in the repression of the workers and peasants movement by the Republican government. Since the establishment of the Hungarian Republic in 1848, more people have been killed in the suppression of workers and peasants than in the past ten years.


    This is almost the commonality of bourgeois government in this era. While shouting for freedom and liberating productive forces, he raised a butcher knife to the working people.


    "Mr. Kosut, if the enemy is going to flood Budapest, everything we do is useless, and our personal strength is small in the face of the monstrous flood.


    I suggest that you now prepare for the future, save the revolutionary tinder as much as possible, and continue this sacred cause. "Henrik Denbinski frowned.


    This is also the experience of the Poles, but what kind of setbacks have gone through, and the tinder of the revolution has not been extinguished. Of course, the wave of being smashed by the Soviets was considered bad luck for them.


    "Let''s not take the initiative and concentrate our efforts to kill a **** road, so as not to involve the people in the city and follow the suffering of the war!" Petofi couldn''t help but propose.


    As a passionate young man, he couldn''t afford the ruthlessness of letting the people of the city follow the funeral. Unfortunately, he didn''t count on these issues.


    Kosut shook his head and said, "The initiative to strike is undoubtedly hitting the stone with the eggs. Now the enemy wants us to take the initiative to come to the door.


    Even if the enemy is to flood Budapest, after the attack is frustrated, the Vienna government cannot immediately make up its mind. This is our opportunity.


    The Venice war has reached a critical moment, and the Austrians are still fighting against the Italian state. As long as our allies win the war, the situation will change.


    The decaying Austrian government has no courage to fight, and when the enemy is trapped inside and out, we will ask the French to mediate and the revolution will succeed! "


    Obviously, for a long time of failure, Kosut no longer believes that the Hungarians can achieve national independence by themselves, but instead pins their hopes on the intervention of international forces.


    "Mr. Kosut, from a military point of view, I have to remind you that there is very little hope for the Italian state to win this war," Henrik Dembinski warned.


    Of the four Italian states, only the Kingdom of Sardinia is investing in **** battles with Austria. Even if they fortunately conquered Venice, they did not support Hungary. "


    The allies in Italy cannot be trusted, and the French are even more unreliable. They are still revolutionizing themselves, and they want to interfere in the Hungarian revolution?


    "No, we still have allies. The revenge of the Habsburg dynasty, the Ottoman Empire, has just completed its system reform, and we can invite them to intervene in this war!" Kosut said fiercely.


    He has made up his mind to cede Transylvania to the Ottoman Empire. As long as Hungary can become independent, part of the price is acceptable.


    Since 1792, the Ottoman Empire has been reforming, from the initial military reform, to the introduction of technology, to economic reform, and finally to political reform.


    In this era, the Ottoman Empire is still progressing. They have imitated the systems of European countries to reform, although they have not yet achieved the goal of rich countries and strong soldiers.


    "No, the Ottoman Empire and Hungary have a century of blood feud, and cooperation with them will undoubtedly lead the wolf into the room!" Petofi hurriedly opposed.


    Opening the history book of Hungary, the battle with the Ottoman Empire occupied nearly half of the content. Both sides have been dead for hundreds of years. Now cooperation with the Ottoman Empire is all about seeking skin with tigers.


    Moreover, the hatred accumulated by the people is not something they can control. Religious beliefs are even more difficult to cross. If the Hungarian soldiers and the Ottoman army are to fight together, it is estimated that the fighting has not started before they will be instigated.


    Kosut insisted: "For the great cause of revolution, nothing can be sacrificed. The Ottoman Empire is indeed our enemy, but our position on the issue of Austria is the same.


    As long as Hungary can obtain independence, we can wait until the future to solve other problems. At that time, the British, the French and even Europe will be our allies! "


    ...


    The plan always couldn''t keep up with the changes. Just as Kosut was preparing to unite with the Ottoman Empire, changes took place on the battlefield in Venice.


    The term "three minutes of heat" describes the Italians very well, and their fighting spirit has been worn away for several days of continuous fighting.


    The key point on the battlefield was the focus of the Battle of Trento. Marshal Bardolio ordered three days to capture Trento. As a result, three days passed and Trento was still Trento, Austria.


    The artillery had reached the front and still had no eggs. Even during this period, Marshal Bardolio sent another division to assist, but no progress was made.


    After the officers and soldiers exchanged their life-saving experiences, the casualty rate of the Sardinian army dropped sharply, and the number of casualties per day was controlled to within three digits.


    It should be a good thing that the number of casualties should have decreased, but the problem is that the reduction in casualties is based on the premise of soldiers avoiding war, which is not beautiful.


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 Chapter 91： Politics is king

    The Papal Army Command, a power struggle that took place within the Papal States, has now reached the frontline army.


    "His Majesty, your Majesty the Pope has ordered us to stop and immediately return to Rome to suppress the rebellion!" Said a middle-aged military officer with a sad expression.


    There was no way, before receiving the order of His Majesty the Pope, the Cabinet Government also issued them military orders, ordering them to cooperate with the Sardinian army to capture Venice as soon as possible.


    Polkin had a headache. Hearing the Pope or the Cabinet was a terrible multiple choice question, and one step in the political struggle would make it impossible.


    Don''t look at the democrats that seem to have the upper hand now. The Pope Pius IX in exile in Naples thinks that there is a victory. In fact, the struggle for rights has just begun.


    As the European religious leader, the Pope is also the master of the summons. He can''t do bourgeoisie in the country, but he can be a helper. Historically, France and Austria sent troops to help him regain his rights.


    "Her commander, what shall we do now, who should we listen to?" An officer asked hesitantly.


    Polkin shook his head helplessly. He really did not know what to do. From the bottom of his heart, he was inclined to the Pope, but the problem was that he could not guarantee the Pope''s victory in this political struggle.


    This problem did not last long. A young military officer broke in and broke the tense atmosphere: "Her commander, the enemy''s main force was ambushed in front and asked for support!"


    Polgin ordered without hesitation: "Order the second regiment to go immediately to reinforcements, and pass the order to speed up the third regiment of the rear army."


    Now that the enemy has already come, don''t worry about it so much, let''s fight first and then say it!


    It is a pity that the army of the Papal State has long been decayed, and the Pope Guards did not dare to use them, and knew what the goods were.


    What happened in the country had already spread in the barracks. The Pope Army, which had not much desire to fight, had completely liberated itself at this time.


    People''s hearts are scattered, so it''s not easy to bring them together. If it is on the battlefield, the consequences are quite touching.


    By the time the Second Regiment had caught up, the striker had already been defeated. In the era of volleyball, everyone fights for courage, but unfortunately it is also courage that the Pope lacks.


    I saw that the soldiers ran away. I do n¡¯t know who brought a head. Everyone followed the run. The second regiment that just came to the reinforcements collapsed without a fight. A battle has not yet begun. It is so confused. Lost.


    ...


    He ran out twenty miles in one breath, and the sky gradually darkened. After confirming that the Austrian army had not chased it, the Pope''s army stabilized, and General Polkin was still confused.


    Why did the battle just start, and he lost so foolishly? There is no way, he can be considered a confused general.


    Polkin can rely on his noble origin and savvy political mind. As for military capabilities, when does the Pope elect generals to test their military capabilities?


    Looking at the noisy barracks, Polkin frowned and asked, "Is Nelson''s loss counted out?"


    "His Excellency Commander, there are 3,300 officers and soldiers back now. There should be others coming back in the future. We are helping them to rebuild!" Nelson Machinery replied.


    Don''t look at him also named Nelson, think he is a European star, in fact, it is just a very coincident double name, there are no more than 10,000 and 8,000 people who call this name.


    "Ah, God, what battle is this fought! Call me a lieutenant colonel or above, and come over to the meeting." Polking growled.


    Forgive him. As an expensive N generation, he commanded so many people to fight on the battlefield for the first time. After a major defeat, he did not immediately collapse and was considered to be of good quality.


    In this battle, the loss of the Pope''s personnel was not great. Except that the forward troops were ambushed by the Austrian army, the latter troops did not engage in fire with the enemy at all.


    On the third day, the officers and men returning one after another added up, and the total number reached more than 6,300. For a 7,000-person army, the loss was less than 10%.


    After a failure, Polkin became conservative and stayed in place. While waiting for logistics supplies, he collapsed and watched the situation on the battlefield.


    A middle-aged officer whispered, "His Commander, Marshal Bardolio has ordered us to immediately attack the Austrian army and help the Sardinian army complete its flanking!"


    Polkin sneered. "Order us? What is he Bardolio? When will the Marshal of the Kingdom of Sardinia be able to command our troops in the Papal States?


    Could it be that I am also the idiot of Maherd, stupidly ran to be a cannon fodder for them?


    Paul, tell the Sardinians that our army is fighting hard against the enemy''s main force and cannot support the fraternal forces. I believe that the heroic Sardinian army can defeat the enemy and win the war! "


    On the issue of combating Austria, the four Italian states have reached an oral agreement, and Marshal Bardario is nominally the commander of the coalition.


    However, the actual effectiveness of this coalition commander is who knows who uses it.


    Everyone is a competitor. This is not a verbal agreement. It can eliminate the gap between each other.


    The Sardinian army can watch the Tuscan defeat, and Polkin can also watch the Sardinian army and the Austrians fight hard.


    "Yes, Commander!" Paul answered.


    "Order the troops to pack their luggage, and we will retreat the day after tomorrow, leaving the battlefield to the Sardinians," added Polkin.


    Hang teammates, who is afraid of who?


    Polkin never considered the Kingdom of Sardinia to be an ally. In his opinion, the Kingdom of Sardinia was ambitious and wanted to unite Italy. The threat to the Papal State was far above Austria.


    Without confrontation on the battlefield, this is worthy of "ally."


    On the surface, Polkin had defeated this time. If he can''t wash the shame of defeat, he will definitely be unlucky to go back.


    However, politically speaking, this defeat was a timely rain, allowing Polkin to weather the political crisis.


    Fighting against the Austrians, the Cabinet Government can explain to him, he has executed the order.


    It is normal to not win. This is a "non-war crime." Enlarging the enemy''s strength a bit is done. Anyway, no one thinks that the Pope can win Austria, and the expectations are not high.


    Of course, the Pope will have to change his name. For example, due to the attack by the Austrian army, a large number of wounded people were added, and the retreat rate was naturally slow.


    After the slow withdrawal, the domestic political struggle is almost over.


    History is always an amazing coincidence. Because of necessity, Polkin made the same choice. After a defeat, he withdrew from the war.


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 Chapter 92： There will be brave men under the reward

    Trento, since the Battle of Venice, here has become a target for both sides to fight. The Kingdom of Sardinia has invested three divisions, still unable to shake the Austrian army''s defense line.


    A week has passed, and Colonel Griggi has lost his original puppet. He has seen that the enemy on the opposite side not only lacks military training, but also lacks the courage to fight to death.


    In this era, people still use breech guns. The firepower is not too fierce. Even skilled soldiers can only make three rounds per minute. Most soldiers can only achieve a firing speed of two rounds per minute.


    Even if the Austrian army has a good fortification, Trento is not a strong fortress. If the Sardinian army is willing to fill it with human life,


    Can fill in.


    Lieutenant Colonel Griggi had some regrets. He knew that the Sardinian army was so spicy. He listened to the advice of the kid from Ambridge and sent soldiers to steal the camp. Maybe he is the rising star of the Austrian army now.


    Unfortunately, there is no regretful medicine to take, and the number of enemy troops has changed from one division to three divisions now.


    "Did Ambrick''s famous talent have not been discovered yet? It seems necessary to pay attention to it, maybe he can make a contribution." Griggie thought to himself.


    It turned out that he still thought too much. Ambridge is just a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. There are still dozens of such young officers in the Austrian army.


    Greggie''s depression did not last long. After the enemy increased its troops, Marshal Radkis also sent two regiments of reinforcements.


    After the reinforcements arrived, his beating heart could no longer bear. The European continent has been flat for a long time. It is not easy to obtain military merits. If you miss this village, there is no such shop.


    Looking around Europe, is there any better bullying than this group of enemies? Griggi thought it was gone. Although the troops of the three divisions on the opposite side were actually newly expanded troops.


    For example, Major General Will, before the expansion, he was only a battalion commander in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. At best, he can be regarded as a rising star. After the expansion, he suddenly became a division leader.


    One battalion has enough soldiers and weapons to become a division. What kind of combat power can such a unit have?


    Of course, no matter how combatless, it is stronger than the original battalion. The advantages of weapons and equipment in this era are still not obvious. The most important thing is to rely on people. The sea tactics are the most effective tactics.


    ...


    The two new regiments are also Griggi''s old acquaintances. The area of ??Venice is not large, and the Austrian army has a smaller circle. These middle-level officers almost know each other.


    "Griggie, you are so good. One regiment has blocked the enemy''s three divisions for a week. Presumably as soon as the war is over, you will be promoted and there will be a title!" Buck said enviously.


    Without a stronghold, a regiment can block three divisions for a week, and it can become a classic case in military history. It is a great achievement in any country.


    Griggie flaunted, "Not so exaggerated. Actually, before yesterday, there were only two divisions'' enemies. I just blocked them for six days, and you came in less than a week."


    Regardless of whether it is two divisions or three divisions, or whether it is six or seven days, a regiment can stop them for so long, without asking the headquarters for reinforcements, a good name can''t run.


    "Griggie, can you please tell us how to block their attack when the enemy is strong and weak?" Ham asked with concern.


    Griggie did not answer directly, but asked: "Buck, Ham, do you want to do a big one?"


    "What are you doing?"


    They asked in unison.


    Griggie said solemnly: "We join forces to kill the enemy!"


    The two stared at Griggie with a stunned expression, and the expression seemed to be saying: Trouble, Griggie went crazy!


    Griggie continued, "Don''t you be so exaggerated, okay?"


    "The enemy is much weaker than you think. At the beginning of the Osa War, the Kingdom of Sardinia had only 23,000 troops and it has now expanded to 200,000.


    The three divisions on the opposite side are so expanded. Before the army was expanded, they had only a maximum of three regiments, and even one regiment or two regiments could have been expanded.


    From the outbreak of the war in late March to the present, less than two months after the war, the Kingdom of Sardinia has expanded its army by almost ten times.


    You have all trained troops. For more than a month, who can train an elite division?


    Among them, there are nearly four layers of soldiers from Lombardy. What is the quality of the soldiers in Lombardy, you know?


    With these people in the back, how much do you think they are better than us? "


    After listening to Griggie''s explanation, the two eyes flashed a strange light. As soldiers of the Austrian Empire, they were proud.


    As a member of the European powers, the Austrian Army''s combat effectiveness is still among the highest in the world. They consider themselves not weaker than others, and they have a psychological advantage over the Sardinian kingdom.


    Ham thought for a moment and said, "Griggie, what are you going to do? Know that you are now Trento''s garrison commander, and we both have to obey your commands."


    Griggi glanced at him fiercely. If he could command the entire army, would he still use this opportunity to divide it up?


    "Just talk nonsense, if you want to make a contribution, then we will work together. If your kid is afraid, it doesn''t matter if I join forces with Buck, I can still bite a piece of meat!" Griggi sneered


    Joking, how can it be that you want to be successful without taking responsibility? Griggi is not stupid. One more person participates, and the other one shares pressure. How can he resist all risks alone?


    ...


    In the early morning of May 20th, an eighty-man team at the Austrian military camp assembled secretly.


    Night strike? For the army of this era, it is a very challenging job. The biggest problem is that many soldiers suffer from night blindness and cannot fight at night.


    Griggie didn''t know about night blindness, but he knew that many soldiers could not see at night. This 800-person death squad was carefully selected by him.


    "Ambridge, are your kids ready? If you''re scared, it''s too late to quit now, and no one will laugh at you." Griggie joked


    "No, I will not quit. His Excellency Commander, I must become a great aristocrat!" Ambridge replied earnestly.


    Under the reward, there must be brave men. Most of these soldiers, including Ambridge, participated in this operation because of Grigid''s promise.


    Money for buying and selling ten hectares of land for each person, regardless of victory or loss. If it succeeds, the five people with the most credit will be awarded the title, which Marshal Radkis personally instructed.


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 Chapter 93： Battle of Trento-Counterattack

    A round of blue moon was inlaid on the black screen-like night sky, the bright moonlight poured over the world, and the black world was coated with a layer of silver veil.


    "Hoo, ho, **** ..."


    "got windy!"


    The commando had good luck and caught up with such a good day on the first day.


    Griggi is not a military mistress. To plan a night attack, naturally, many factors must be considered. Weather is the most important one.


    The Venice area is a typical Mediterranean climate. In summer, it is controlled by the subtropical high pressure zone. The water temperature in the Mediterranean is lower than the land, so high pressure is formed, which increases the influence of the subtropical high pressure zone.


    In winter, the water temperature in the Mediterranean is relatively high, forming a low pressure, attracting westerly winds, and greatly strengthening the power of westerly winds.


    Of course, these professional rhetoric were not known to Lieutenant Colonel Griggi, but he has been stationed in the Venice area for a long time. He knows that Trento is dry, rainy and windy this season.


    The dark black moon kills the night, and all the conditions are met tonight. Night and wind can just cover the commando''s actions.


    "Go!" Griggie ordered decisively.


    With an order, the daredevil team left the barracks quietly, and if anyone noticed, they would find that they were walking quietly.


    A close observation will reveal that all members of the death squad are dressed in black, with their cuffs **** with rope, and even their boots are wrapped in cloth.


    Anyone with a bit of military knowledge knows that this is a professional night attack.


    "Why, worried?" Ham whispered.


    "Aren''t you? The battle tonight was a bet on our future, and the general''s road was smooth and unsuccessful, and we retired early to return home!" Griggie said in a deep voice.


    "You''re worried about these guys. If it''s just a personal future, it''s the two of us who are unlucky. You also have the skills to defend the city. Marshal Radkis can''t bear to let you go home." Hank pretended to relax. Say


    Victory or defeat on the battlefield is a routine thing for soldiers. No one can guarantee a constant victory and undefeated. As long as the war fails because of personal factors, it can usually be forgiven.


    Although Greggie is not a famous general, he has no natural talent. However, through previous battles, he has proven to be an excellent middle commander.


    Marshal Radkis was regarded as a **** of war by the Austrian army. It was not only his military commanding ability, but also that he was notarized and fair in his dealings with others, and he liked to promote capable juniors. This was praised by officers and men. .


    Since the night raid was approved by him, as long as there is no problem with its execution, then there is no need to worry about being pushed out to carry the blame.


    This is why the three Grigids dared to launch this night raid. There is a boss who has the responsibility and will not grab the credit of subordinates. Of course, they must work hard to fight.


    "Nonsense, can you two not worry about it? These guys were brought out by us. If we fall here, how can we explain to their family when we go back?" Griggie frowned.


    ...


    Time passed minute by minute, and there was only a roaring wind in the silent night, and it was mixed with rolled leaves, and Griggi suddenly felt that the wind was so cute, like a gift from God.


    "It''s almost time, no accidents seem to occur!"


    When he said that, the sweat on Griggie''s forehead had flowed, and only he knew how much pressure he had just taken.


    The two also looked at the watch on their hands and showed a relaxed smile. As long as they were not discovered by the enemy in advance, the night raid was half successful.


    "Come down, order the troops to get up and eat immediately, and launch an attack an hour later!" Griggie said seriously.


    "Let everyone pay attention and give me a little bit of movement!" Hank added restlessly.


    Although there are a few miles away from the enemy''s camp, the general movement can''t alarm the other side, they still decided to be careful.


    ...


    A flare fired, the horn of attack blew, guns roared, and the Sardinian army was still awake in their sleep, and the battle had already begun.


    General Messer, who was disturbed by his dream, asked angrily: "What happened outside?"


    "General, the enemy has launched an attack!" The outside guard answered nervously.


    Hearing this news, General Mercer was completely sleepless, and quickly got up, put on his military uniform at a rapid speed, and rushed to the headquarters.


    At this time, the aftereffects of the blind expansion of the Sardinian army appeared, and a large number of recruits turned into headless flies in the night, scurrying around.


    Chaos is contagious and soon spreads throughout the army. I saw bullets flying in the dark, but I didn''t see where the enemy came from. This kind of pressure was not able to withstand these recruits.


    I don''t know where the stray bullets hit a soldier. The soldiers around them pulled the trigger habitually and fired in the direction they thought they were enemies.


    General Massey quickly made arrangements. Major General Will, who had just left the house after receiving the order, became the first unlucky guy. I didn''t know where a stray bullet came from, hitting his chest.


    Looking at Major General Will to the ground, everyone felt a cold heart, involuntarily retreated to the headquarters, a terrible word emerged in their minds-"Ying Xiao!"


    General Mercer hesitated for a moment, immediately pulled out his gun and fired a warning, and ordered in a stern tone: "I don''t believe the enemy has come in. Their strength is so small. There must be few attackers .


    Everyone gave me back to command the troops. In the future, the offending enemy will destroy me. Whoever dares to be a deserter, I will kill him now! "


    In the face of cruel reality, a group of officers stepped out of command. General Mercer''s judgement was good, and there were not many enemies who came to attack.


    However, that was just the time when the sneak attack was launched. When he set up the task, the Austrian army had already come out at this time.


    A few miles away, it won''t take long. Before they returned to the army, the decisive battle had already begun.


    "kill!"


    "Kill, kill!"


    "Kill kill kill ..."


    The Sardinian barracks have sunk in the sea of ??killings, both from the offensive of the Austrian army and from internal cannibalism.


    The night covered all of this. At this time, many people thought of thirty-six battlefield lives. A Sardinian soldier turned off an oil lamp nearby, and soon more soldiers followed suit.


    It turns out that this is really effective. Turn off the lights and make a trip to the ground. As long as luck is not too bad, you will not be hit.


    Well, they are safe in the dark, and the officers looking for troops have a headache, a dark one, who knows where his soldiers are?


    ...


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 Chapter 94： Misrepresentation

    The morning dawn slowly opened the curtain, blood stained the earth, and matched the red lanterns rising from the east, and there was a strong smell of blood in the air, which seemed to be telling the tragicness of last night.


    The war has come to an end. Two and three Austrian soldiers are cleaning the battlefield. From time to time, a group of captives are escorted away, proving who is the winner of this war.


    Griggie ordered: "Take care of the enemy''s corpses as soon as possible, and there are not so many priests in our army to see them off!"


    The summer of 1848 came very early, and it was still in May that the temperature rose to 32 ¡ã C. In order to avoid the plague, the corpses could only be burned.


    ...


    The blazing fire started to burn, and a group of priests emerged from the captives to participate in the farewell ceremony. Griggie did not stop them.


    The belief in European continent is an inevitable topic, giving the deceased the most basic respect, which is the basic moral ethics that nobles should have.


    At the same time as farewell to the enemy, the Austrian army also said goodbye to his comrades-in-arms, watching the familiar lads buried in the soil, Grigg''s good mood was quiet.


    The battle was going well last night, even though the Austrian army still paid a terrible price.


    The strength of the last regiment was lost, especially the more than 800 people who participated in the raid, less than half of them survived, including a hundred wounded.


    The casualties were heavy and the results were amazing. They killed more than 3,000 enemies, captured more than 7,000 enemies, and seized several materials, winning the biggest victory since the outbreak of the war.


    With the victory of the Battle of Trento, the situation on the battlefield in Venice also changed dramatically, and the original inadequacy of the Sardinian army''s fighting power was revealed.


    The Austrian army in the confrontation was greatly encouraged, and many generals were flexing their muscles, preparing to find opportunities to do a big job.


    Trento was an important part of the Venice war. Marshal Bardolio deployed a heavy soldier. There was no such good luck elsewhere. Even if he had a military advantage, this advantage could not be multiples.


    The Battle of Trento became a turning point in the Osa War. After this battle, the offensive and defensive situation reversed, and the Austrian army set off a wave of counterattacks.


    ...


    Major General Mantua of the Sardinian Army Command reported: "His Marshal, the current situation is very unfavorable to us. The Papal army is in the process of retreating.


    The Tuscans had entered the state of ostrich after a fiasco in the previous days, and they are now stationed in Brescia, fifty kilometers away from the battlefield.


    Even if we want to fight the enemy, we have to rush for two days. Now we are fighting alone. "


    Marshal Bardolio frowned, parallel imports were parallel imports, and his military literacy was simply not enough to command so many troops to fight.


    Not only him, there were no generals in the entire Sardinian army who could control 200,000 troops.


    There is no way, the generals are all played on the battlefield. The standing army of the Kingdom of Sardinia is only 20,000 or 30,000, and the highest-ranking front-line officers are only divisional.


    Suddenly promoted to the commander of the group army, to command the original 20 times the army operations, anyone needs a process of adaptation.


    At present, Marshal Bardolio is still adapting. Since the start of the Battle of Venice, there have been varying degrees of chaos in the Sardinian army, which has exhausted him.


    After rubbing his forehead, Marshal Bardario said, "Don''t discipline the Papal forces anymore. Now that something has changed in the Papal States, they can''t take care of this war.


    The Tuscans now have only one regiment, and they are dispensable in this war.


    If it''s not for political needs, I don''t mind letting them get out immediately, lest they stay and waste food! "


    Apparently, Marshal Bardolio had deep grievances against the two allied forces that did not listen to his command, and had now completely lost confidence in them.


    "Marshal, Marshal, something bad is going on!" The guard said excitedly.


    Bardolio glared in the direction of the voice, and deep down, he had already been sentenced to death for the panicked guard, and he was already figuring out whether to throw this careless **** somewhere to eat Good soil.


    "Slow down, the sky hasn''t fallen yet!"


    The guard calmed down as much as possible and said, "Marshal, the news came from the front line. Our forces besieging Trento were attacked by the enemy last night. Now the losses are heavy and General Messer is retreating to Bergamo!"


    As soon as the words fell, Marshal Bardolio''s baton was thrown out, hitting the hapless guard''s forehead.


    Waiting for the guards to react, Marshal Bardolio has rushed over, grabbed his neckline, and asked aggressively: "How is this possible, are you sure you haven''t lied to the military?"


    At this time, the guards were about to scare urine, and he finally knew why the good job of returning military information to the marshal would fall to him.


    The guard said sternly: "Marshal, these are the battle reports from the front. We have sent someone to verify it, and it is absolutely accurate!"


    After hearing this answer, Marshal Bardolio was even more angry, pushing the guard to the ground with one palm, looking at him with a murderous eye, and saying fiercely, "Why not report in advance?"


    The guard was lying on the ground dumbfounded, reporting in advance? The truth is uncertain, and the size of the loss is uncertain. What should I report here?


    Could it be said that the front line may suffer a major defeat and that the army may suffer heavy losses? The specific number of casualties is between 0 and 30,000?


    Looking at the murderous Marshal Bardolio, the crowd chose to sit on the sidelines, even if they all wanted to figure out what happened on the front line and why General Messer was defeated.


    After venting his anger, Marshal Bardolio slowly slowed down, suppressing his emotions, and continued, "Waste, don''t dare to get me up quickly!"


    These were two young officers who had troubled their eyes and quickly erected the overwhelmed guard.


    "Say, what happened on the front line? Couldn''t Messer''s fool, the three divisions still not win the enemy''s regiment?" Bardolio asked


    The infantry division in the Kingdom of the Sardinian army is not large. It has increased after the expansion, and it is basically between 8500 and 12,000.


    No matter how small the establishment is, it is an absolute advantage over the previous Austrian regiment with more than 2,000 people. There is no possibility of a comeback.


    The guard said in horror: "Marshal, we have been fooled. The enemy has more than one regiment in Trento. Preliminary judgment is that there are at least five infantry divisions, and we have failed!"


    There is no doubt that this is a lie to the military. When General Masse was killed, he did not dare to say that the enemy had only three regiments, which meant going to military court.


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 Chapter 95： God assists

    "The enemy has five divisions." Marshal Bardario''s first reaction was that the enemy''s reinforcements had arrived, and this judgment was quickly overturned.


    The main forces of the Austrian army are in Hungary. The traffic in Hungary is not good this year. It is not so simple to send troops from Hungary to Trento.


    By train? Haven''t the railways from Hungary been repaired yet?


    Or cavalry? In terms of time, the cavalry could indeed come within a week.


    But this is irrational in the military. Unless the Vienna government is flooded, the cavalry of the five divisions will be sent to Trento!


    Marshal Bardolio is not without doubt that the frontline officers lied about the military situation. This is an enemy that can defeat three Sardinian divisions overnight. No matter how you look at it, the enemy''s strength will not be less!


    "Does the enemy have had a large number of troops?" Marshal Bardolio asked in confusion.


    "No. Except on May 18, they sent two regiments to reinforce Trento, and there was no major military movement." Chief of Staff Outlet replied affirmatively


    It is simply impossible to draw troops from the Venice area. Austria ¡¯s total troops are less than 100,000. If five infantry divisions were drawn from it, the defense line would have been empty. How could this have hidden their eyes?


    After a moment of silence, Marshal Bardolio smiled bitterly and said, "I am afraid the enemy''s reinforcements have arrived.


    Perhaps Hungary''s reinforcements were just a cover for the enemy, and they were deliberately used to induce us to be fooled. The real reinforcements came from Austria.


    The Republic of Hungary is just a group of black people. The Austrian government does not need to mobilize so many troops if it wants to suppress the rebellion.


    I''m afraid the enemy was bluffing from the beginning. The old fox of Radkis deliberately made an illusion of insufficient strength to seduce us.


    Austrian troops sent to Hungary to suppress the revolution did not have 400,000 at all, and a large part of them were directed at us. "


    After listening to the marshal''s brain supplement, everyone''s face changed greatly, this is the most reasonable explanation.


    They don''t think that the three Sardinian divisions can still do three Austrian regiments. If the difference in strength between the two sides is so large, this war will be over.


    Everyone is politically wise. Pit teammates are the most commonly used means of diplomacy. It is normal for Hungarians not to tell them the news in order to send them to Venice as soon as possible.


    Outlet said with anxiety: "Marshal, Austria is also a major European country again, and if the Vienna government is willing, it will not be a problem to invest 200,000 to 300,000 troops in the Venice area.


    If we can''t figure out the enemy''s reinforcements, we will probably lose a lot in the subsequent battles! "


    This is a very real question. How did Austria send troops to Trento without knowing it? How many support troops are there?


    Weapons and equipment and firepower configuration are all things that they need to figure out immediately.


    Marshal Bardolio thought for a moment and said, "Send someone immediately to investigate the strength of the enemy. It is impossible for so many troops and enemies to hide, and they will leave clues."


    After a pause, he pointed to the unlucky guard who reported the military situation, and asked angrily: "Stupid, how about our military casualties?"


    The unfortunate guard who was named hurriedly replied: "Marshal, all three divisions participating in the Battle of Trento have been severely injured, and the casualties are still being counted. It is estimated that the loss of personnel will not be less than 10,000 ..."


    Hearing the specific loss figures, everyone''s faces were discolored, which means that for a long time in the future, the troops of the three divisions will lose their combat effectiveness.


    "Marshal, since the enemy''s reinforcements have arrived, it is almost impossible for us to conquer Venice. It is better to stop the attack and keep the results in our hands first!" Major General Mantua offered rashly


    They really didn''t want to fight anymore. The Austrian army was not as wasteful as politicians described it, but it was very powerful.


    From the outbreak of the Battle of Venice to the present, they have not taken much advantage. At this time, the enemy''s reinforcements arrived, and their strength advantage ceased to exist, and this battle was even more difficult to fight.


    Marshal Bardario thought for a while and said, "Order the troops to stop the offense and turn to defense on the spot.


    General Mantua, you lead the 4th, 5th, and 8th Divisions to the Ara area to defend and watch the enemy of Trento.


    The deployment of troops in other regions will remain unchanged. Everyone will perform his or her own duties. I will report the rest to China. Please wait for domestic orders! "


    The Sardinians have been completely biased, and the Austrian reinforcements have indeed arrived in the Venice area, but not to Trento, but to Vicenza.


    In order to escape responsibility, General Messer lied about the military situation and caused Sardinian Command to make a wrong military deployment, using a large number of mobile forces to defend Trento''s non-existent Austrian army.


    At this point, Lieutenant General Massey naturally couldn''t take care of that much. He was busy catching Zhuang Ding to make up for the shortage of troops.


    There was no way. After the enemy''s surprise attack, many of his troops broke up. Everyone was in a hurry to escape, and no one could care about gathering troops.


    After running to Bergamo, the strength of his three divisions could not reach a full editor. Under these circumstances, Messer was absolutely afraid to report.


    In order not to help out, Messer reluctantly chose to pull the money. Anyway, now is the time of war, and if he fought a few battles later, he could smooth the losses.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is not so clean and clear. Messer is still the line of King Charles-Albert. As long as you can pass, everyone will open with one eye closed and one eye closed.


    Walking on the streets of Bergamo, looking at the hairy eyes of the people, Sisell only felt creepy and daringly suggested: "General, the situation is not right here, I am afraid it is not a long stay!"


    Lieutenant General Massey''s performance will be much stronger, sneer and said, "What do you want? A bunch of pariahs, are you worried?"


    Popular opinion? This thing has long ceased to exist, the troops retreated to Bergamo, and the military discipline has disappeared.


    I smashed the Sardinian soldiers and vented them here. For example, I kindly greeted the young women in the city. When I left, I also collected a service fee.


    This is also a European tradition. For thousands of years, while armies of various countries have fought, they have also taken part in robbery. Although the Sardinian army has transformed into a modern army, these bad habits still remain.


    In the eyes of a young aristocrat with no conscience, such as Seezel, it is still difficult to accept, but for Mess¨¦e who had participated in the anti-French war, it did not matter at all.


    Cizel said in a dilemma, "But if we do this, General, will there be any trouble in the reunification of Italy in the future? Those parliamentarians, if you talk about these issues, I am afraid ..."


    Messer patted Sisser''s shoulder and sighed, "Sizer, you think too much.


    Not to mention whether we can unify Italy, even if it is really unified, no one will remember these things.


    Don''t forget that the right to speak is always in the hands of a few people. We, the nobles and capitalists, have not moved, as long as they do not hate us! "


    Undoubtedly, this battle has knocked out Messer''s heart and completely lost confidence in this war.


    At this time he was not thinking about how to win the war, but trying to escape punishment and avoid being liquidated after the war.


    This is a society of moral degradation and money first. There is nothing that money cannot solve. Even if it is, there must be not enough money!


    General Messer is not the coach, and even if he needs a scapegoat to defeat, he is not qualified. Now search for a huge sum of money, take it back to China for activities, and throw away the responsibility for defeat, which is undoubtedly the best choice for your own interests.


    The people of Bergamo were very unfortunately sacrificed, and they fully felt what the "Sardinian kingdom sends warmth".


    ...


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 Chapter 96： Defeated

    Vicenza, Marshal Radsky has been on the front line, and when the Trento campaign was launched, 50,000 Austrian reinforcements had arrived here secretly.


    "Marshal, the troops are ready to attack the enemy at any time!" Edmond said confidently.


    "Is there any movement over the enemy?" Marshal Radsky asked with concern.


    War is never unilateral. The victory or defeat of a battle is often the result of the joint efforts of both parties.


    A smart commander must always pay attention to the movements of his opponent and take timely measures.


    "The enemy stopped offensive and built defensive fortresses in the afternoon yesterday afternoon. According to preliminary judgment, the enemy should change the offensive strategy and turn to defense!" General Edmond replied.


    "Go ahead!" Marshal Radsky said with a smile


    This is the main attack direction of the Austrian army. The launch of the Battle of Trento is only part of the chess game, the purpose is just to divert the enemy''s attention.


    Marshal Radsky also did not expect that the battle of Trento would have won so simply. But this is better, the high-level Sardinian army is really misled.


    General Messer was assisted by God. His report perfectly covered the secret arrival of the Austrian reinforcements in Vicenza, and the comparison of the strength of the two sides here has reversed.


    Ladsky didn''t know that Bardario had put the exciting force in his hand into God to guard the main Austrian army from Trento.


    Otherwise, he can celebrate with champagne at this time.


    The total strength of the Sardinian kingdom into the battlefield of Venice was only 170,000. Three divisions were directly abolished in Trento, and now three divisions have been placed there. This time the battle of Vicenza has no suspense.


    ...


    The artillery fire continued. The Sardinian army, which had been under attack, was suddenly counterattacked by the Austrian army and was quickly beaten.


    With a bang, a shell fell 30 meters away from Major General Otuz''s headquarters, directly taking the lives of three Sardinian soldiers and creating two more wounded.


    "What''s going on? How did the enemy attack?" Major General Ottos asked in confusion.


    No one was able to answer this question, and the sudden attack of the Austrian army showed no signs at all.


    As the absolute main force of the Sardinian army, the first division is an ace army. Even after the expansion, the combat effectiveness has decreased, and it is much stronger than other troops.


    After being confronted by the enemy, he hesitated for only a few minutes, and Ottoz took action.


    "Order the artillery to fight back, and at the same time report the situation we encountered here to the Headquarters, send a sentry for investigation, and find out the enemy''s purpose as soon as possible!"


    There is nothing wrong with Ottoz''s countermeasures. Unfortunately, the gap in strength is not so easy to make up. The weak victory is based on the situation where the opponent makes a mistake.


    At present, the Austrian army is completely onslaught. The two sides are fighting for strength, and any conspiracy is not useful here.


    ...


    "General, the enemy''s fire is too fierce, and the artillery has suffered heavy losses!" Said a young military officer in a panic.


    Ottous looked dark, artillery was the **** of war, and its importance was self-evident. Fighting here is Austria''s home field again. It is not surprising that Austria''s national strength can mobilize more artillery to appear on the battlefield.


    But this was tragedy for the first division of Sardinia, which meant that they were to be beaten passively.


    "Order the troops to strengthen the fortifications immediately. After the artillery battle is over, the enemy will launch an attack!"


    Ottoz made the most correct judgement. They have been offensive since the outbreak of the war and hit Vicenza all the way.


    It was only yesterday afternoon that I received orders from the headquarters to stop the offense and build fortifications, which was too late in time.


    At this time, Ottous had no time to think so much, and even simpler fortifications were better than none, even if it was piled in a line of sacks of dirt, it could also block bullets.


    Although it is the era of rifles, Ottous is very clear. Since the enemy has launched a counterattack, there must be some certainty.


    At this time, it is unwise to take the decisive battle with the enemy. It is the most correct choice to use the position fortification to delay the enemy''s attack and wait for the rear reinforcements.


    Orthus was a wise man, and the first division of the Sardinian kingdom was barely considered to be elite and took the most corrective measures, but the thirteenth division of the next Sardinian division did not think so.


    Major General Kobot seemed to have a strong spirit of bright swords. After the Austrian army launched the attack, they decisively sacrificed volleyball tactics, and a friendly match was held outside Vicenza and the Austrian army.


    "Ready, let go!"


    "Ready, let go!"


    ...


    Meeting the brave on the narrow road, Major General Kobot overestimated the courage of his men and fired a shot from a distance of 100 meters. This kind of pressure is not able to withstand the recruits.


    Watching his fellow soldiers fall beside him, the nerves of many Sardinian soldiers have collapsed.


    Suddenly, a soldier couldn''t stand the pressure. He dropped his gun and turned around, and the fear spread to the whole army in an instant, and the 13th Division lost.


    A correspondent shouted eagerly: "The division is bad, our thirteenth division on the right is defeated, and the enemy is taking their position!"


    Ortus just felt his head sink, the glass in his hand had fallen to the ground, and the worst thing happened. The thirteenth division was defeated, and the flanks of the first division were exposed to the enemy, and their simple line of defense was definitely untenable.


    "After ordering the third regiment to break down, the entire army retreats!" Ortus trembled and ordered.


    This is in violation of the military order, but all the people present have no objection and will not be able to leave without leaving.


    There will be no restrictions on foreign military orders, this sentence is common in many places. The 13th Division stupidly ran to a decisive battle with the enemy, and they would not make the same mistake again.


    During the first division''s run, Vicenza''s Sardinian army''s defense line was completely opened. When the Austrian army saw the opportunity, it immediately jumped up and hit the water dog.


    After chasing and escaping, the situation on the battlefield has changed dramatically.


    On May 22, the Austrian army recovered Padua, and three Sardinian infantry divisions deployed in the Ara region fell into the Austrian siege.


    On May 24, the Austrian army launched an attack on Bergamo. Lieutenant General Messer, who was stationed here, fled without fighting with the troops retreated from Trento.


    On May 25, the Austrian army launched the Battle of Brescia. Marshal Bardolio concentrated the remaining main forces of the Sardinian army, trying to stop the Austrian offensive here, and was forced to withdraw to Milan.


    On May 27, God ¡¯s Sardinian army failed to break through and surrendered to the Austrian army the next day.


    At this point, the Battle of Venice initiated by the Kingdom of Sardinia, which lasted less than a month, ended in total failure.


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 Chapter 97： Politician

    After receiving the battle report from the Battle of Venice, Charlie Albert was as if he had lost his soul, and his spirit was gone for a while, and his mouth kept saying: "It''s over! It''s over! All over!


    Secretary of the Army Li Qi hurriedly comforted: "Your Majesty, it is not the worst time yet, we still have a chance to come back!"


    Charlie Albert turned his eyes and asked with a bitter smile: "What opportunity? Badorio, we have lost all our accumulation for so many years!"


    In the just-finished Battle of Venice, the Kingdom of Sardinia not only lost nearly 100,000 troops, but also lost the spirit of their hard-to-find gathering.


    It takes courage for small nations to challenge big nations. In order to challenge Austria, the Kingdom of Sardinia has been propagating Austria''s decay and impenetrability for more than a decade, and it has gathered its morale and morals.


    Can an army without morale be able to fight?


    Charlie Albert is a smart man, and he knows that this time the challenge to Austria is not enough to prepare the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    If it weren''t for the domestic situation, and Austria seemed to be getting worse, he would definitely not risk it.


    Li Qi explained with his own reasonable reasons: "His Majesty, we still have Lombard in our hands, and we can mobilize the local people to rise up against the Austrians. Even if we cannot defeat the enemy, we can hold them back for a while!


    As long as the situation is deadlocked, we can ask the British to mediate. We still owe the British a large loan. The Austrians will not recognize the money. For their own benefit, the British must support us! "


    In order to support the kingdom of Sardinia''s unification of Italy, John Niu did the hard work, and invested a total of tens of millions of pounds of loans. If it suddenly disappears, even if it is a big business, they can''t afford it.


    Charlie Albert shook his head and said, "Things are not that simple. Austria is not a soft persimmon. The British are not charitable.


    Unless we can stop the Austrian front in Lombardy, otherwise we want to pass this time-difficult! "


    Powers have always bullied small countries. This time, the Kingdom of Sardinia broke the rules and challenged Austria as a small country. However, it still lost miserably. This is a tragedy.


    Historically, the Austrians let go of the Kingdom of Sardinia because of the Hungarian rebellion and did not have the energy to liquidate them.


    Now the Hungarians obviously can''t count on it. Even if Austria does not increase its troops, the army in Venice can turn the Kingdom of Sardinia into history.


    "Not good, Your Majesty. Now we must block the news immediately. If the news of the defeat of the Venetian war is spread, the country will be chaotic!" Prime Minister Azelio said afterwards.


    The crowd reacted at once. Everyone was a grasshopper on a rope. No one could run away when something happened.


    It can be said that the political propaganda of the blackening of Austria by the Kingdom of Sardinia for a long time has laid a hidden danger for now.


    Impatient nationalism is the easiest to get out of control. They do not consider the actual situation, and they are even more intolerant of failure.


    Charlie Albert has awakened, and as a qualified politician, he will make the best choice for himself.


    "The government immediately stepped forward to rumour and released fake news, saying that we are fighting the Austrians and are currently deadlocked.


    At the same time, the whole people were mobilized, and all young people were incorporated into the army, especially those young students, who were sent to the battlefield.


    The Foreign Ministry approached the British as soon as possible and asked them to mediate the war. As long as the conditions proposed by the British are not too excessive, they can be promised directly! "


    Charlie Albert didn''t want to be overthrown by radical nationalists, he had to let these people die first.


    "Your Majesty, do you want to replace Bardolio?" Secretary of the Army Li Qi asked


    Charlie Albert is lost in contemplation, and if possible, he really hopes that the Kingdom of Sardinia will have a hero to turn the tide.


    "Forget it, it will be a warrior''s taboo to exchange for a battle, let him be successful in crime!"


    Hesitating again and again, Charlie Albert gave up on the substitution plan. At this time, whoever changes up will not get much better. If not, it will worsen the situation. It is better to let Bardolio fight all the responsibilities.


    ...


    Budapest


    As the capital of the Hungarian interim government, and one of the few cities the Revolutionaries can control, this is already a sea of ??evil.


    Petofi really couldn''t stand it anymore. He just felt that his ideal was getting farther and farther from reality. In addition to the so-called freedom brought to Hungary by the revolution, there was only disaster.


    "Mr. Kosut, we have to purge the military discipline, and now the National Self-Defense Forces have turned into a group of bandits and robbers, so the revolution will be over!"


    In the past, Cosut, who was full of energy, was sitting there with a sad look, and those sharp eyes were still bloodshot, but he was still full of energy.


    After listening to Petofi''s words, Kosu nodded characteristically, and then said with a bitter smile: "The long-term battle with the enemy is too depressing. The soldiers are also human. They need to vent. At this time, discipline of the military will cause more unpredictable consequences! "


    How could he not know the chaos in the city? However, now that they have no choice, it is more meaningful to talk about the life and ideals of the soldiers.


    Until the war, the Hungarian Republican government has long been hollowed out, and soldiers can only be left to grab it if they don''t have the money to pay military concubines.


    "But Mr. Kosut, we will lose heart in this way!" Petofi said unwillingly.


    As an idealist, the reclusive heart only accounts for a small part, and if victory can be achieved, Petofi does not mind sacrificing.


    But now there was a voice telling him that this would not work, and he expected Kosut to come forward and stop the soldiers from doing anything wrong.


    Kosut said without change: "The revolution always requires sacrifice. This sacrifice can be you, me, the National Guard, or the ordinary Hungarian people!


    History will remember their sacrifices, and we will clear this account with the Austrians sooner or later!


    Budapest can''t hold it, everything that stays inside is for the enemy, it''s better to ruin it! "


    "You are going to destroy this city, you are crazy!" Petofi said excitedly.


    Kosut said excitedly: "It''s not that I want to destroy the city, but the Austrians want to destroy it!


    Enemies are now building dams upstream. As long as we persist, they will flood the city!


    Think about how much loss the Austrians will bring to the river once they release water into the city.


    There will be hundreds of thousands and even millions of people homeless. These people will become our comrades-in-arms. We will join forces to bury this decaying empire! "


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 Chapter 98： Era without a bottom line

    The Hungarian Revolutionary Party of 1848 was not simply a revolutionary party in nature. It quickly grew from a small party of one hundred and eighty people to become the leader of the Hungarian Republic, which was full of too many speculators.


    It was easy to get on and off the ship, and the dying Austrian empire was resurrected with blood at this time, and many people collapsed.


    If at this time, the next pardon order from the Vienna government, Budapest will most likely fall without a fight.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Neither the Austrian Cabinet nor the Franz Crown Prince gave up this opportunity to attack Hungarian power.


    Suppression of the rebellion is the best reason to do it. The wider the rebellion affected, the more nobles involved, the better it was for Austria''s future rule.


    Considering the concentration of wealth, it is estimated that Hungary can top the list. There is a nominally 5% of the ruling class. In fact, less than one-thousandth of the population controls 90% of the wealth of the whole society, including serfs and workers belonging to their property.


    Such a wonderful social order is unreasonable without being broken.


    This revolution is actually still a struggle for rights within this 5% of the population, and the remaining 95% are only passively involved.


    This is also the reason why Kossuth can ignore the scourge of the army. His supporters come from this 5% group, and the remaining 95% are sacrificable.


    "Are you sure that the enemy will release water to attack the city? As far as we are, they don''t have to do anything, or Budapest will become a dead city in a short time!" Petofi growled.


    There is no way, the Austrian government will not let go of their top revolutionary party, they do not want to die, only the flicker soldiers desperately.


    Kosut flickered so successfully that he even lied to himself. For the ultimate victory, he didn''t care about anything.


    The Austrian army fought steadily along the way, advancing slowly, and it seemed difficult, but in fact this was the best method of warfare without any risk.


    Including dam construction upstream is actually just a guise. Any politician who has ambitious annexation to Hungary would rather choose to besiege Budapest all the time, rather than the most hateful water tactic.


    Kosut said in disbelief: "You mean that the enemy deliberately put pressure on us to persuade us to take extreme roads and destroy Budapest? No, no, this is impossible!"


    With that said, Kosut was sitting still, as if in a magic barrier.


    Hungarian society is at the top, most of it concentrated in Budapest. More than half of the people in this city are nobles, capitalists, and their vassals.


    For the Vienna government, these people are better off dead and clean, even if there are advocates of the Habsburgs, Franz does not mind sacrificing them.


    Everyone is a politician. With the thinking of politicians, sacrificing the city in exchange for a long-lasting Kingdom of Hungary is worthless. Anyone can count this account.


    Petofi almost shouted: "Wake up, Mr. Kosut, this is the enemy''s conspiracy!


    Now the National Guard is crazy, and even some of the fallen nobles, small businessmen, and middle classes have not escaped their poisonous hands.


    If they continue, their courage will become bigger and bigger, and they will slowly reach out to the upper class. At that time, we just want to control the situation, and it is too late!


    This is exactly what the enemies want to see. By using our hand to clear the Hungarian national elite for them, and then push all the charges on us, they can naturally annex Hungary! "


    If Franz were here, they would definitely give their brains a boost. Yes, he wanted to take the opportunity to clear up dissidents, but he didn''t plan to rely on the Revolutionary Party to do it, which was unreliable.


    To die some people in the war, just throw the black pot directly to the Revolutionary Party. Is it true that the dead will come out to explain it?


    At this time, the Hungarian Revolutionary Party had a bad reputation. They did anything that was furious, and that was a natural operation.


    The dream was broken, Kosut''s face was gloomy and terrible. As long as he thought about it, he almost fell into the enemy''s hands and destroyed the Hungarian people by himself. He was afraid.


    Don''t look at Hungary''s population of more than 10 million. He thinks that he is his own, with only 5 to 6 million people, while Budapest is more than a third.


    Without these people, there will be no Hungarian people, they are the backbone of this people.


    After half a whistle, Kossu slowed down: "Thank you, Petofi! Just a little bit, I became a sinner in Hungary.


    You''re right, the enemy is really plotting a conspiracy. They obviously can capture Budapest faster, but they are constantly struggling. It seems that they want to wipe us out. "


    ...


    When Kosut wanted to purge the military discipline, everything was too late, and the results of the battle in Venice had already passed.


    The strength of the pro-Austrians in the interim government continues to expand, and speculators are trying to find a way to change ships, and Kosut is under greater pressure.


    The temple demon is windy and the pool king is more than eight.


    The provisional government of the Hungarian Republic also has people of all kinds, which is caused by a special social environment.


    Before the Revolutionary Party developed, it was inevitable that it would be suppressed by the government. Many members of the Revolutionary Party became government wanted criminals. When they ran, they had to deal with local gangs and social organizations.


    Many Hungarian revolutionaries themselves have another identity-members of the gang society. Human nature applies in any place. Borrowing this relationship, these gang organizations that have worked hard also have a place in the interim government.


    If the Revolutionary Party is strong enough, it can still suppress these people, but it is not working now.


    Everyone knows that the Revolutionary Party is dead. It is a matter of time before the interim government is finished. If you don''t use the last chance to make a fortune, there will be no chance when the Austrian army comes in.


    ...... (omitting 10,000 words, while tasting)


    It''s not just these gang organizations that are robbing in the fire?


    The capitalists are not idle. If they do not take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate competitors, are they worthy of being called black capitalists?


    Buying homicide is only the first-level operation, a little high-end, using the relationship in the government, giving them a counter-revolutionary charge and executing it directly on the spot.


    According to hindsight statistics, the Hungarian Provisional Government, which has been in existence for less than three months, executed more than 3,000 people on counter-revolutionary charges, most of whom were workers involved in the strike.


    At the most extreme, when the National Self-Defense Force enters the house to kill and rob, it can first put a counter-revolutionary hat on the owner and kill the original owner to occupy their property.


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 Chapter 99： British conspiracy

    London


    Prime Minister John Russell is having a headache for Italy. After the end of the Battle of Osa in Venice, he knew that things were in trouble and that the interests of the British Empire in Italy would be lost.


    "Mr. Palmerston, this Osa war is coming to an end. What position do you think we should have?" John Russell asked


    Foreign Minister Palmerston said unhurriedly: "His Prime Minister, we still have a lot of interests in the Kingdom of Sardinia. In order to guarantee the interests of the British Empire, the Kingdom of Sardinia must be preserved.


    However, we must also consider the attitude of the Austrians. This war was provoked by the Sardinians, and we must give them an account! "


    The theme of the world in this era is British-Russian hegemony. The British Empire has not been forced to the sky. The Austrian Empire is also a member of the great powers. The benefits that should be taken cannot be taken away.


    Secretary of State Henry John Temple said with a frown, "Mr. Palmerston, the problem now is that the Austrians will not give up, and no big country can tolerate provocation and indifference.


    The Sardinians have angered the Austrian government this time. For this reason, they did not hesitate to compromise with the French. According to information from Paris, a close contract may have been signed between France and Austria.


    If Faou join forces now, the Kingdom of Sardinia will become history, and even our opposition will not help! "


    On the Italian issue, Britain, France, Austria and the three countries have the greatest say. Because of the geopolitical relationship, the Italian region has always been the focus of competition between France and Austria, and British mediation has maintained a balance.


    In order to better contain France and Austria, after the 19th century, the British spread their unification in Italy. After the European Revolution broke out, the London government began to support the Kingdom of Sardinia to unify Italy.


    Without a doubt, they jumped around this time. Austria just reached out with a hand and destroyed the Kingdom of Sardinia, even colluding with rival French in an attempt to divide Italy.


    Palmerston said with a smile: "Mr. Temple, things are not so bad. The French have internal contradictions. They change the government faster than women change clothes.


    The political proposition of the previous government does not mean that this government also agrees. It is really impossible. We can wait for the next government.


    As long as we exert diplomatic pressure on them, the French government will not have the energy to expand outwards. Without the participation of the French, Austria will not have such a good appetite to eat the Kingdom of Sardinia in one bite. "


    After listening to Palmerston''s parable, everyone laughed. The British never laughed at mocking the old enemy of France.


    If France and Austria joined forces, then there is no way to say that no one can stop them from dividing Italy.


    However, the French are no longer in the state, and only a few months after the establishment of the Republican government, they have changed several governments.


    The British originally planned to support a pro-British government, but after seeing the speed of the French change the government, they stopped.


    No way, they can''t keep up. There are still a lot of revolutions in France, and a lot of messy cliques.


    Who knows who is last?


    In case the investment is wrong, the waste of resources will be ignored, and one more enemy will lose money.


    After a pause, the Prime Minister Russell asked again: "Mr. Palmerston, how does the Foreign Ministry intend to persuade the Austrian government? If they insist on destroying the Kingdom of Sardinia, what measures will the Foreign Ministry be taking?


    What he meant was obvious. The engagement of the British Empire on the Italian issue was limited to diplomacy.


    Send troops directly to help the Sardinian kingdom fight, there is no need to think about it. Whether you can win or not, under the basic national policy of European balance, Austria is also an indispensable part of the British mainland policy.


    Palmerston thought for a while and said, "The Prime Minister, the Austrian Empire has just experienced an internal disturbance, and the Hungarian rebellion has not been extinguished so far. The most important issue at present is to deal with internal contradictions.


    They should have no plans to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and even the Ofamyt may be a cover. The old fox of Metternich is not easy to deal with. This time, the Kingdom of Sardinia is in need of major bleeding.


    If the interests of the Italian region cannot satisfy the Austrians, then we will use the interests of the Balkans to appease them and let them compete with the Ottomans for Near Eastern hegemony! "


    This is the best operation of the British Empire-Jiangdong. The fragile nature of the Ottoman Empire has not yet been revealed. On the surface, they are also among the great powers.


    The Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire have been rivals for centuries. From the Middle Ages to the present, the battles between the two sides have gone from one thousand to eight hundred. Hatred has long been buried.


    "The situation in the Near East is inherently complicated. If we encourage Austria to enter, the situation will become even more chaotic. If the Austrian government and the Russians join forces, can we control it?" Secretary of State Henry John Temple asked Road


    Austria and the Ottoman Empire are feuds. The conflict between the two sides is very deep. If the British Empire supports it in the back, the Austrian government will certainly not mind suppressing this old enemy.


    The problem is that the Russians and the Ottoman Empire were also feuds. Russia and Austria are allies again. If there are common enemies, it will be difficult for them not to unite.


    Palmerston explained with certainty: "Russia and Austria are allies, but in the Balkans, they also have conflicts of interest.


    Austria has been eyeing the Danube River for a long time, but the appetite of the Russians has no end. Their conflict will sooner or later. By then, the Russian-Austrian alliance that will cause us headaches will naturally fall apart! "


    Interest is always the best catalyst. Now the British''s greatest enemy is the Russians. Many foreign policies are centered on the Russians.


    It is not easy to defeat Russia''s rival. Unlike any enemy in the past, Mao Xiong not only has a powerful army, but also is in the most eastern part of Europe, and is invincible in geographical position.


    To defeat the Russians, they must first divide the Russians'' allies and isolate them. The British are patient in this regard.


    ...


    Vienna


    After the victory of the Battle of Venice, Franz was thinking about the aftermath. For Austria, the Italian region was like a chicken rib, and it was a pity to abandon it.


    It is easy to occupy the kingdom of Sardinia, but it is difficult to rule it.


    "Mr. Metternich, what do the French say, when do they send troops?" Franz asked with concern.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is not easy to rule, but this does not prevent him from using it to pit people. If the French can be fooled in, then the British Empire will have no time to stare at Austria.


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 Chapter 100： Russia-Prussian conflict

    Metternich reluctantly replied: "His Royal Highness, the French government has always been inefficient. At this time, they are still discussing in Parliament!"


    He is also convinced of the French''s efficiency. Both parties have signed a treaty, and all the conditions have been agreed in advance. When the action is taken, the chain can still be dropped.


    "Why did the French suddenly lose interest in Italy and now want to repent?" Prime Minister Felix asked in confusion.


    Metternich said with a smirk: "No, the French government has no plans to regret it. They are now controversial about how many troops they will send, who will be the commander, and which troops will be sent in the past."


    It''s drunk to think about it. Just like this, let the parliament make a decision. It is estimated that Austria will not clean up the Kingdom of Sardinia before they negotiate the result.


    Franz rubbed his forehead and said, "Forget it, our French ally is not reliable. Fortunately, we didn''t expect them to do anything, as long as they didn''t mess up.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs focuses on the British, and with their style, this time they must do something and don''t give them a chance. "


    According to the secrets of Austrian law, during the battle in Venice, the French should send troops to copy the Sardinian nest, destroy the Sardinian kingdom, and then add two by one to divide the land of the Sardinian kingdom equally.


    Now that the battle in Venice is over, the French parliament has not come up with a result, and Franz no longer expects how much the French can do.


    "His Royal Highness, the French parliament has been slow to come up with results. There are British writings in it. Many pro-British parliamentarians are also opposed to sending troops.


    It''s just that the temptation of Italy is too great, and the internal factions in France can''t help it. The French bourgeoisie and the military are promoting this military operation, and they have overwhelmed the opposition. Metternich replied


    It was not surprising that the British intervened in Franz. France and Austria divided the Kingdom of Sardinia. John Cow would lose at least tens of millions of pounds of loans, as well as a large benefit in Italy.


    However, the internal problems in France were still a little unexpected. He had unexpectedly divided the Kingdom of Sardinia this time. Austria made a major concession, and the promotion of the bourgeoisie and the military could be carried out smoothly. However, it did not expect that it was stuck.


    As the so-called night long dreams, the longer the delay, the more things the British can do, and the less chance that the two countries can divide the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    However, the French will certainly not give up easily, no matter who the government is, they have to consider the voice of interest groups.


    France has been suppressed for too long, and it has been silent for so long. Interest groups are waiting to be fed. At this time, it is not easy for them to give up the fat they have delivered.


    "His Royal Highness, if the French cannot deliver on their promises, can we also tear up the agreement?


    A strong France is not in our interests, especially to let them expand their power to Italy! Grandpa Louis thought for a while


    The temptation to devour Italy alone was too great, and too smooth military operations also inspired the ambitions of some people in Austria. Grand Duke Louis was just speaking on behalf of these people.


    "It is too risky for us to eat the Sardinian kingdom alone, and the attitudes of the great powers have to be considered. At that time, we may face pressure from Britain and France to join forces." Franz thought for a moment and said


    He is still sober, knowing that Austria has a few pounds or two, if the current Austria has the strength of the German second in history, then it may be necessary to swallow Italy alone.


    Obviously, this does not exist, and the combination of Britain, France and France has made Austria unable to take it.


    Russia and Prussia are not mentioned, that is because Russia and Prussia are now on the bar, and temporarily ignore Italy.


    After the March Revolution in Berlin, Baron Arnim, the foreign minister of Prussian freedom, came to power, and he pursued a pro-British-French anti-Russian foreign policy.


    He saw through the truth of the Russians and believed that Russia was just a mud-footed giant. The Prussian liberals led by him advocated supporting the Polish revolution to weaken the Russians.


    Of course, the Prussian liberals are not internationalist fighters. They support the French restoration movement and even throw out General Poland. The main purpose is to restrain the Russians and create favorable conditions for the unification of the German region.


    Fortunately, Frederick-William IV stopped the operation in time, otherwise Prussia had already fought the Russians at this time.


    But the liberals were not idle, and they followed the two German duchyes of Schleswig and Holstein again. Immediately after the Berlin Revolution, they asked Denmark to merge the two principalities into Germany.


    Obviously, this is inconclusive. If the fight is not good, Prussia takes military action against Denmark on April 10, and the two countries officially declared war on April 23.


    There is no doubt that the declining Kingdom of Denmark is not Prussian, and was hanged by the Prussians all the way. By May 21st, the Prussian army had killed the Jutland.


    At first glance, the Danish government didn''t work this way. The enemy was too powerful, and he was forced to resort to the ultimate trick-calling the boss.


    Seeing that the younger brother has been bullied, Russia, the old nature, is about to take the lead, otherwise where can the bear''s face rest?


    "Your Highness is right, it is too risky to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia alone. Just look at Prussia. They want to annex Schleswig and Holstein, and now they are riding a tiger." Prime Minister Felix echoed.


    Thinking about Frederick-William IV, Franz''s mood was much better. The same is happening at Hooho, where the Austrian government''s diplomatic situation is much better.


    This Ossian war was initiated by the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Kingdom of Sardinia itself settled its losses. All responsibilities for war can only resist by itself. Most of the international public opinion favors Austria.


    Italy was just a place name in this era, and no one recognized it as a country. The so-called unification of Italy cannot be used as a legal basis for launching war.


    In the eyes of the international community, this war is a war of aggression launched by the Sardinians, and Austria does not need to assume moral responsibility. This is why the British clearly supported the Kingdom of Sardinia but did not take action.


    The German region is also just a place name. The two German duchyes, Schleswig and Holstein, have no relationship with Prussia in the outside world.


    Of course, even if it is related, everyone will not admit it. Otherwise, should Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg belong to Germany?


    At least at the Frankfurt conference, these regions and the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein were considered part of Germany.


    Insufficient jurisprudence makes Prussian military action unreasonable and plunged into a passive situation in diplomacy.


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 Chapter 101： Kill

    In recent decades, Prussia''s continuous development and growth has long made Austria envy and envy. At this time, it was their unlucky turn, and everyone was naturally happy to read jokes.


    "Speaking of Prussia, not long ago they also sought diplomatic support from us in the name of saving the German states. After being rejected, they spread unfavorable remarks to us everywhere in the German region.


    At this time, in the folk Prussian kingdom, they were fast becoming German national heroes, but the great Austria was reduced to the background board! "Metternich frowned.


    After hearing this news, everyone''s face was ugly. Austria was the leader of the German state. From the perspective of nationalism, at this time, the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein should be Austria.


    However, geographically, the two principalities of Austria, Schleswig, and Holstein were separated by Prussia. Naturally, things that do not benefit cannot be done.


    Now the Kingdom of Prussia confessed to the German savior, and it was hitting Austria''s face again.


    Historically, Austria was confined to civil strife and had no energy to co-operate. Now internal contradictions are about to calm down, and international affairs must be involved.


    Prime Minister Felix said with a cold drink: "Huh! The Prussians are too presumptuous, we must give them a little color to see!"


    Metternich shook his head and said: "I''m afraid it''s not easy. On the issue of Schleswig and Holstein, we can''t stop Prussia''s actions, or nationalists in the German region will think we are national thieves."


    With the rise of nationalism, everyone can no longer ignore the influence of public opinion. As the leader of the German state, Austria must stand behind Prussia at this time. This is a public abduction.


    Since it was abducted, naturally don''t expect much from Austria. Diplomatic pressure still has to make the Prussians resist themselves.


    Franz suddenly changed his face. In history, Austria was pulled on board by Prussian forces. Only when the two countries joined forces did they resist international pressure and withdraw the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.


    However, after the operation ended, the two countries of Pu''ao turned their heads shortly after. Austria''s white work for Prussia was not counted, and he was also frustrated.


    Although this happened more than a decade later, the foreshadowing of war is now buried.


    Although the Prussian War did not occupy the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein, they gained public opinion in the German region and laid the foundation for the unification of Prussia.


    Franz frowned and said, "The Prussians are playing the next big game. They are going to fix us! In this case, it depends on who is better!"


    "His Highness, at this time, it is not good for us to stand up against Prussia, and now the public opinion in the German region is supporting them!" Minister of Finance Karl advised


    Franz sneered and said, "No, not only can we not oppose the Prussian actions, but we must support them with great fanfare. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has publicly supported the return of the principalities of Schleswig and Holstein to the German Federation.


    From now on, we will use our influence to build momentum for this event, so that all people in the German region will know our efforts for the territorial integrity of the German region.


    At the same time, we must advocate the contribution of the Kingdom of Prussia, issue a diplomatic note to the Kingdom of Prussia, tell them not to counsel, and go to help them when we solve the internal problems! "


    There is another way to kill people in the world-to kill. The Kingdom of Prussia now claims to be the German savior, so let them stand a little higher.


    When the stage is set up, we always have to sing. Could Prussia back down easily with the support of Austria and the German states?


    But what can they do without giving in? The European powers are on the Danish side and support their Austria, this time just ready to act as a mouth gun king, giving them practical help to zero.


    The Swedish government has mobilized the army to defend Denmark, and the Russians have even set off the Prussian-Russian border. In the event of a fire and a fire, Prussia will go to the opposite side.


    "His Highness, if we support Prussia, there will be no diplomatic account of Britain, France, and Russia, which will be very detrimental to our next move!" Metternich said with a headache


    Franz said indifferently: "Mr. Metternich, you have to find a way to coordinate this issue with your foreign ministry.


    Explain our difficulties to all countries. Austria''s domestic rebellions continue. We must not consider the feelings of the German people and assure them that our support for Prussia is limited to verbal. "


    Austria is also a member of the Great Powers. Such a bit of diplomatic pressure can still be tolerated. As long as no actual action is taken, it will not affect the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    Austria and France have just signed a treaty of friendship, everyone is a combination of interests, and will not turn their heads because of Danish problems.


    Not to mention the British, because of the relationship between the Kingdom of Sardinia, the two countries are in trouble. At this time, it is impossible for the London government to continue to worsen the relations between Britain and Austria, or the Russian-Australian alliance will become more and more tight.


    The remaining small European countries will condemn at most two sentences. It is impossible to sanction Austria for a few slogans? Even if they have the heart, they have no courage?


    Felix said the opposite: "His Royal Highness, if it is only verbal support, it is not a problem. But if the Prussians delay the problem, we will suppress the domestic rebellion. Will we help or not?


    If you help them, the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia will be further strengthened. If we do n¡¯t help, then our reputation in the German region will be greatly damaged! "


    This is a very real issue. The Prussians may not be able to do it for the Russians. However, during this period, the Tsarist government did not want to declare war on Prussia. They could do it by dragging the problem for a year and a half.


    Franz sneered and said, "It doesn''t matter. Prussians can delay time. We can also delay time. Even if the domestic rebellion is suppressed, we can also excuse the local situation and be unable to send troops.


    It is a big deal to share their military expenses. If they can successfully return the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein to the Federation, we will pay for it; if they do not receive it, they will rely on their accounts! "


    Franz will not hesitate if he can spend a lot of money to completely break the relations between Russia and the United Kingdom.


    However, the Prussians are definitely not willing to take this money. They have tossed such a big movement, not only to return the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein to the German Federation.


    If the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein cannot be annexed, will they not fight in vain?


    Even with the addition of two new members to the German Federal Parliament, the power of the state has been further strengthened, and the road to the reunification of Germany has become even more distant.


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 Chapter 102： Recover Lombard

    After the battle in Venice, Marshal Radsky did not stop, but just allowed the troops to repair for two days before marching into Lombardy.


    The Sardinian government has overestimated their place in the eyes of the local people. After deception, the people of Lombardy have loathed the Sardinian government.


    At this time Marshal Bardolio''s famous halo was broken again, and the battle of Venice destroyed the backbone of the Sardinian army. After losing faith, the destructive force of the military collapse was terrifying.


    Everywhere they go, they harm a place, and before the government mobilizes the masses, they pull hatred to full value.


    There is no harm without comparison. The ordinary people suddenly found that the days under the rule of the Sardinian kingdom were not as good as those under the Austrian government.


    At least the decaying Austrian government has established a social order. Although it is subject to oppression from the government, aristocracy, and capitalists, the social order is generally stable, and everyone''s life can be made.


    However, after the Kingdom of Sardinia came, there were successive wars. The high war tax was even harsher than the Austrian government. The oppression of the nobles and capitalists remained and they were harassed by the chaos.


    On June 1, a tragedy of bread erupted in Milan. In order to survive, workers in Milan besieged the bakery, attracting **** suppression of the Sardinian army, and hundreds of people were killed on the spot.


    On June 3rd, a peasant uprising broke out in Pavia. The insurgent army once grew to more than 3,000 people, and flagged to welcome the Austrian army.


    ...


    The Sardinian government envisioned that the People''s War did not strike Austria, and they themselves fell into the waves of the People''s War.


    Lombard was too easy to reach. Except for a group of Republicans being cleansed, the Sardinian government did not move much, and now the aftermath has broken out.


    Austria has ruled here for so many years, how can there be no supporters?


    If the Kingdom of Sardinia has been strong, the loyalty of these people is estimated to be greatly reduced, but now that Austria clearly has the advantage, they can''t help it.


    Coupled with a large group of speculators who want to change jobs, the industrial and peasant revolutionary movement in Lombardy is in full swing. Marshal Bardolio can only fight the Austrians and send people to fight fires.


    Before the reinforcements of the Kingdom of Sardinia arrived, the Austrian army descended on Milan.


    In just a few days, Marshal Bardolio seemed to be twenty years old, and at this time he had only regrets.


    I had known that this step would be reached now, and he would not have been greedy for this credit. By now he had seen that Marshal Radsky was giving up Lombardy simply to lure the enemy deeper.


    Unfortunately, they were all deceived by political propaganda, wishful thinking that the Austrian Empire had decayed, and their armies were vulnerable.


    "Marshal, the enemy is already in Milan, order to retreat!" Lieutenant General Mercer said anxiously.


    "Retreat? Where else can we go?" Bardario sneered.


    Looking at the general who made him make a wrong decision in front of him, Bardolio could not wait to kill him directly.


    However, this is only the previous idea. Now that his heart is dead, as the supreme commander of this military operation, he must be responsible for the failure of this war.


    Bardolio couldn''t bear the pain of his disgrace. He would rather die on the battlefield than go back to trial in a military court.


    "Of course, I have returned to my country, Milan can''t keep it, and most of Lombardy can''t keep it. The Austrians won''t give up. We have to fight the homeland defense.


    At this time, we must preserve our strength as much as possible, or who will the Sardinian Kingdom rely on to guard? Lieutenant General Massey took it for granted


    Bardario shook his head and said, "Just because we want to preserve our strength as much as possible, we can''t retreat. If we don''t hold back Austria''s main force, will other troops withdraw?


    We are running in front and the enemy is chasing in the back. Do you think that if we run back to the Kingdom of Sardinia, how many soldiers can we have left?


    Moreover, the domestic defense war requires time to prepare in the country. We must contain the enemy in Milan and give the country time! "


    By this time, he had put aside his personal lives and death, and out of the responsibility of a soldier, he was ready to fight for a lifeline for the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    If the two sides of the battle in Venice still had a head-to-head fight, then the Lombard defense battle was defeated too quickly, and the Austrian army was sweeping leaves in the autumn wind.


    Bardario originally thought that with the hundreds of thousands of troops in his hand and relying on the position fortifications, no matter how long it could take two or three months.


    In such a long time, the Kingdom of Sardinia has completed another national mobilization. Fighting in the country, with the support of the people, may still be a struggle.


    Unfortunately, the Sardinian army has been destroyed, even if the number of such troops is useless, Bardolio had to pin their hopes on the Milan defense.


    After all, the Republic of Hungary relied on Budapest and resisted the Austrian army for more than a month. So far, it has not fallen, and for no reason they cannot do it.


    Bardario wanted to stay in Milan, but King Charles-Albert didn''t agree, and the troops of the Sardinian kingdom were thrown into the war. If the entire army was destroyed, the kingdom of Sardinia would be dead.


    In the end, Bardolio made a decision, leaving behind 10,000 troops to stay in Milan and fight for the retreat of the army.


    ...


    On June 10, two days and nights of the Sardinian army fought bitterly, but they did not stop the Austrian front. With the cooperation of the people in the city, Milan returned to the hands of Austria again.


    At the same time that Milan fell, Marshal Bardolio committed suicide in the Governor''s Palace, retaining his final dignity as a soldier.


    On June 12, the Austrian army recaptured the Lombard region, and the soldiers pointed directly at the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Osa War entered a new stage.


    Turin


    The rapid failure of the Lombard Defence War stunned the Sardinian government. They did not expect to lose so quickly.


    After all, Marshal Radkis relied on his position to block the attack of 200,000 Sardinian troops with less than 100,000 troops.


    In their view, the Sardinian army in the Lombardy region still has 120,000 to 330,000 troops, which is almost the same as Austria ¡¯s offensive force. Even if the combat effectiveness is a little worse, the defending side can pass the geographical advantage. make up.


    Charlie Albert asked anxiously: "Li Qi, how many troops have we withdrawn from the front, can we block the enemy''s attack?"


    Secretary of the Army Li Qi answered with a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, a total of 70,000 troops were withdrawn, and we mobilized another 150,000 troops in the country, but these people who were mobilized in the later period did not undergo formal training. I am afraid that the combat effectiveness ..."


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 Chapter 103： The Kingdom of Sardinia (for votes)

    Charlie Albert waved his hand and said, "Just teach them to use guns, it''s too late to take care of them.


    The focus now is to inspire morale and inspire their patriotism, and use courage to make up for it before training.


    As long as you dare to fight, even if we exchange three soldiers, five soldiers for one enemy, we can also drag the Austrians and create favorable conditions for negotiations! "


    He has long been disillusioned with fighting power. The regular army of the Kingdom of Sardinia has been smashed. Cannon fodder units that have been temporarily formed now can be defeated?


    If the quality is not good, then use the quantity to make up, and some people in the local battle.


    After a long period of government propaganda, ordinary people have remembered the hardships of life in Austria, and now they have a mass basis.


    "Sir, our weapons and equipment are seriously inadequate. Many soldiers share a gun with two or three people. This is the result of encouraging soldiers to bring their own weapons," said Secretary of the Army Li Qizhen.


    It is natural to have no confidence in defeating the battle. If it was not for Marshal Bardolio at the last minute, he would become all benevolence and resist all the responsibilities. Now the Sardinian Kingdom may have become a heaven.


    Even so, government pressure is mounting. It can be said that the Austrian army came to the city at this time and saved the Sardinian government to a certain extent.


    The old-fashioned political king Charles-Albert took the opportunity to divert domestic contradictions and, under the banner of defending his country, arranged all the unstable factors into the army and put them on the front line of combat with Austria.


    If the Austrian army could help him kill them all, I guess Charlie Albert wouldn''t mind giving them a big medal.


    Of course, this is impossible, and Charlie Albert will not be grateful to the Austrians. Unless after killing these people, the Austrian army will fight back home.


    It''s a pity that now is the weakest time in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Without biting a piece of meat, is Austria still embarrassed by the great powers?


    "I mobilized the people in the country to collect donations. I personally took the lead and donated all the guns in the collection. I can make as many as I can, and if not enough, I will equip some cold weapons to make use of them.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is communicating with Britain and France, and it won''t be long before we can get enough weapons and equipment. Charlie Albert thought about it


    Li Qi''s heart collapsed. He really wanted to greet King Charlie Albert. What did your collection look like, did you not have a bit of force in your heart?


    The guns that can be used in China have long been requisitioned. Now the royal collections are basically antique guns, and the oldest one is a 14th-century rifle.


    These weapons are fine for decoration. If they are used on the battlefield, they are murder.


    As one of the origins of the Renaissance, the kingdom of Sardinia, the nobles here are pursuing historical and cultural heritage. The older the weapons that everyone collects, the older the history, the better the historical story.


    At the time of this mobilization, all the young people of the noble children of the Kingdom of Sardinia had entered the army to serve, and they had already brought out the weapons they could use.


    Even this, even the oldest weapons, as long as they can fire the bullets, can kill people, and as a big deal, they should be disposable.


    The most tragic thing is to use cold weapons to charge up. This is probably to prepare for a hand-to-hand combat with the Austrian army. In the face of the unreliable boss, Li Qi eventually chose-"Your Majesty."


    The Azelio Prime Minister could not help but say: "His Majesty, the French have rejected our request to buy weapons, and even the next-door Swiss has strictly investigated smuggling and forbids arms and ammunition from flowing into our country."


    It is no secret that Fao Miu is a secret, but for the Kingdom of Sardinia, one Austria is going to die, and the other is France, and they have no courage to resist.


    The Sardinian government chose to be confused, trying to rely on the internal contradictions of the French government to escape this crisis.


    But now it ca n¡¯t be loaded, and the neutral country Switzerland bans their arms, which is normal operation. Now the French also play like this, it''s brightly malicious.


    Don''t forget, before the war broke out, the French government encouraged them to send troops and promised a bunch of weapons assistance. Don''t talk about aid now, even normal trade cannot proceed smoothly.


    No way, no matter how much they promised the French, they couldn''t be as straightforward as Franz did.


    Austria can cede half of the Sardinian kingdom to the French, which is generous to others, and the Sardinian government cannot make this decision.


    In the interests, politicians'' promises are similar to farting.


    The French have a long-standing ambition for Italy. Because of the containment of the Habsburgs, they worked for hundreds of years in vain.


    Now the opportunity comes to the door. Politicians need to open up the political prestige brought by the expansion of the territory. Capitalists need to gain a larger market. Noble officers need military power.


    So many people have interest claims. Naturally, the diplomatic efforts of the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be blocked. If it were not for internal domination, the French army would have killed them at this time.


    "boom"!


    Charlie Albert slammed the table fiercely, saying angrily: "Damn Frenchmen, they should all go to hell. We knew that in the anti-French war, we shouldn''t let them go so easily!"


    The king''s roar, everyone chose not to hear. What happened to the Kingdom of Sardinia in the anti-French war? Needless to say?


    "His Majesty, the British promised to mediate this war. At this time, Mr. Palmerston, the British Foreign Secretary, had already set off from London and was heading for Vienna." The head of Azelio quickly said good news.


    ...


    While the kingdom of Sardinia was on the verge of death, the international people of Paris launched a June uprising to save the kingdom of Sardinia.


    The Paris June Revolution is very legendary. After the French bourgeois government succeeded in seizing power, it successfully linked with Austria and Russia.


    The Prussian liberals sent a note to France inviting the French government to support the Polish Independence Movement, which was naturally rejected by the French government.


    After the news came, in support of the Polish Revolution, 150,000 Paris workers took to the streets and demonstrated on the morning of June 15, 1848, and occupied the parliament building, asking the French government to form an expeditionary force to support the Polish independence movement.


    There is no doubt that the spirit of internationalism was rejected by the French government, the conflict between the two sides began to intensify, and the revolution broke out again in Paris on June 23.


    Instability in France, in order to prevent the situation from continuing to worsen, the Paris government had to cancel plans to send troops to the Kingdom of Sardinia.


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 Chapter 104： Interest abduction

    Hungary


    As the news of the defeat of the Kingdom of Sardinia spread, more and more Hungarians lost confidence in the revolution, and a series of cities such as Miskolc, Debrecen, Pecs, and Segade fell.


    By mid-June, the last city of Hungary is Budapest.


    Unwilling to fail, the Revolutionaries fled to the countryside after losing important cities, trying to rely on guerrilla warfare to continue their resistance.


    It is a pity that the Hungarian people did not buy it. In the eyes of ordinary people, the Habsburg dynasty was their protector, while the Hungarian Republic government was a predatory government composed of nobles and capitalists.


    The people''s war was suppressed by the masses without starting the people''s war.


    It can be said that Franz''s field-sharing campaign in Hungary was very successful, and successfully passed all the black history of Austria to the Hungarian Autonomous Government.


    There is no shortage of smart people in this world. The Hungarian nobles who suffered a heavy civil strife soon took their place and took action to prove their role to the Vienna government and prepare to take advantage of the new social system. status.


    This is the way of the ancient aristocracy, who knows how to compromise with reality. The upstarts who hadn''t learned this had been given a box lunch as early as Austria''s suppression of the Hungarian rebellion.


    In an old castle outside Arab, a young man said angrily, "Father, do we really want to do this? Once the Kingdom of Hungary ceases to exist, we can only ..."


    The old man waved his hand and said earnestly: "Auguster, don''t be blinded by your interests!


    The Kingdom of Hungary no longer exists. From the moment the Hungarian revolution began, it was doomed that the determination of the Vienna government to break up Hungary will not be shaken.


    Of course, we have to admire the courage of the mantis to stop the car, but we must not follow suit. This is our ancestral training.


    Now that Hungary can''t be separated, why not take advantage of this opportunity to get the most benefits?


    The Austrian government can use this revolution to split the Kingdom of Hungary, but it still lacks legal basis. This is our opportunity. "


    Auguste frowned and said, "But my father, the Vienna government divided our land, and the million hectares of land inherited by our ancestors have become history, and we will never get it back!"


    The old man shook his head and said, "What do you want? These lands have been divided into the hands of hundreds of thousands of people. No one can get them back. Do you want to become deadly enemies for these lands and our subjects on the fiefdoms?" ?


    Auguste, you are too extreme. Things have already happened, the most important thing is not to blame the sky, let alone revenge, but to stop the loss in time!


    Do not forget that these lands were taken out in the name of redemption, and we did not get the redemption money for the land. At this time, the Vienna government was anxious for you to mess around, so that they will not have to give them a son. "


    The big aristocrats like the Kohali family pay great attention to the operation of fiefdoms. They are angry and infamous. They are all upstarts and prodigals. Real ancient nobles attach great importance to reputation.


    Noble wars often broke out in Europe. Nobles had to rely on their subjects on the fiefdoms to die. If they could not obtain their support, why would the nobles have a special status?


    The wealth is moving. Now that the land has been divided and the wood has become a boat, the serfs who took the land must not be willing to give up. If they want to get back the land, they must stand opposite these people.


    There is no way to stop loss at this time. As for revenge on the Austrian government, this idea can have, even secretly disturb them, but on the bright side, nothing can be done.


    Perhaps because of the marriage of the nobles, the Habsburgs have no way to kill them, but it is still possible to hold down their compensation for the demolition, not the land redemption.


    The ransom for millions of hectares of land, even if it is a discount, is not a small number, and no one can refuse this wealth.


    It is not so simple to get this money, the land ransom is collected by the Austrian government, and they will certainly not take it out so easily.


    Even if it is for the government''s credibility, it is not possible to directly carry out debt collection, as long as they give full play to the subjective initiative of the bureaucrats, and the custody becomes a series of lifetime debts.


    Thinking of this, Auguste withered instantly. Obviously the Austrian government has harmed their interests, but to stop them they have to help the Austrian government stabilize the place.


    At least before this huge amount of land redemption money is received, they must stand on the side of the Austrian government and expect that Austria will develop better, otherwise no one will pay them back.


    After a moment of silence, Auguste reluctantly said, "Well, I will promote the petition movement and let the Austrians rightly separate Hungary!"


    No matter how reluctant he was, Auguste had to hold his nose to recognize the huge amount of redemption for the land belonging to the Kohali family.


    Launching a public petition to apply for the territory of the Habsburgs and giving the Austrian government an excuse to break up Hungary was the first step in selling to Vienna.


    Franz wanted to eat something. It was easy to break up Hungary, but it was hard to convince the locals. After the kingdom of Hungary was divided in history, it did n¡¯t take long to resurrect. It was because the local people were not convinced.


    If the local people take the initiative to apply and become the Hapsburg family''s municipality, then it is not a problem. This is public opinion, and no one can pick out the problem.


    The public opinion is blindly obeyed. At this time, it is the nobility''s turn to perform. With them taking the lead and adding the popularity of the Habsburgs to the folk, it is easy to plan such a petition.


    ...


    Budapest, now a lone city, the Austrian army seems to have lost its interest in siege, and has not launched an attack for a week.


    With the Danube river in the city, there is no shortage of water, and other supplies cannot be replenished. Hesitation is lack of industrial raw materials, and the factory has long ceased operation.


    Faced with high prices, a large number of unemployed people have already collapsed in the city''s economy. Young and strong people can join the National Self-Defense Force and eat together. The old, the weak, and the sick have completely lost their economic resources.


    The military discipline of the National Self-Defense Force collapsed to a large extent because the soldiers still have families to support. The poor Hungarian Republican government paid them military cowards, but they could not afford a family.


    In order not to starve their families, they must also suppress "revolutionary elements". Only in this way can they capture enough wealth from the "enemy" to support their families.


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 Chapter 105： Planting

    By mid-May, food shortages had occurred in Budapest on a large scale, and high food prices had wiped out the last wealth in the people''s pockets.


    In order to stabilize the order, the Republican government had to start implementing the food ration system.


    At this time in Budapest, vegetables and fruits became luxury products, and meat products also withdrew from ordinary people''s tables and became exclusive supplies for nobles.


    The government can provide only 500 grams of dark bread per person per day, plus 300 grams of potatoes and 200 grams of corn.


    With just a few supplies, the bureaucrats in the government are still profiting from it, and shortfalls are routine operations.


    Black hearts, as well as dark bread with impurities such as leaves and sawdust, potatoes that have changed color, colorful corn, and people with poor digestive systems can eat these things at any time.


    Only the unexpected, and the impossible, can be called a model of the capitalist world.


    The food shortage in Budapest is limited to the people at the bottom. For the ruling class, they are not short of food. Although the enemy has already come to the door, their banquets have not stopped.


    Even through the underground black market, they began to plunder the wealth of the middle class and petty bourgeoisie. The price of food has been fried to the sky, a piece of dark bread without additives requires equal weight of silver coins.


    In an ordinary residential house in Budapest, at this time only 50 kilograms of bread can be bought; even if it is a bustling shop, the price is only a few hundred kilograms.


    In the corner of the city, women standing on the street are everywhere, they just need a piece of black bread or a potato to get their services.


    In order to reduce food consumption, starting in June, the revolutionary government expelled the old, the weak, and the sick from the city. Lieutenant General Julius accepted the refugees with a smile, and made proper resettlement.


    Franz attaches great importance to propaganda. Journalists from all major Austrian media have been invited to come and wave their cameras to take photos from various angles. These are important evidences to expose the crimes of the Revolutionary Party.


    Now, without the government''s help, watching these skinny war refugees, and listening to their brutal complaints about the atrocities of the Hungarian Republican government, the media with "a sense of justice" scolded the bad revolutionary government of Hungary.


    The well-known Hungarian composer Liszt also got into the press team at this time, and the more he knew, the more he was injured.


    Not only him, many literati and writers came over, including some supporters of the Revolutionary Party, and the scene in front of them made everyone directly dead to the Revolutionary Party.


    The literati''s pen was killing without seeing the blood. With the joint efforts of everyone, the Hungarian revolution was redefined.


    Kosut and others trapped in Budapest did not know that their reputation was bad. Tens of thousands of people submitted petitions to the emperor, hoping that the emperor could preside over them.


    Franz, of course, accepted the petition of the people, made it clear that a public trial will be held for all the unrest, and the victims were invited to serve as a jury, and the jury voted to determine the final sentence.


    Everyone knows that this is the Austrian government''s complete slaughter of the revolutionaries.


    How can this group of victims now be devouring the Revolutionary Party?


    The final result must be the killing of people. The trial was still conducted in the name of the people, and no matter how many kills were made, the Austrian government could not be blamed.


    Of course, this is limited to one time. In the future, Austria is bound to be a legal country, and it will not be so willful.


    Before the Revolution, Hungary and Austria were managed separately. Many laws in the two places were different. Hungarian laws were out of date and Austrian laws had not been implemented locally. Only then could Franz find a way to hand over sentencing to the public.


    ...


    Watching the revolutionary fires everywhere were extinguished, and the only ally, the Kingdom of Sardinia, was hanged by Austria with one hand, at this time the revolutionaries were thinking about the way forward.


    The sudden suspension of the Austrian army''s attack on Budapest surprised the revolutionaries, and Kosut first thought of Neiying.


    The Hapsburg family has never lacked supporters in Hungary, and there are also royalists in Budapest. In addition, nobles and capitalists who want to re-speculate are definitely not a minority.


    Once these people started, Budapest would change hands in no time.


    The foundation of the Revolutionary Party is too shallow, and it also divided into different groups. Before 1847, the number of the largest revolutionary groups did not exceed three digits.


    After the outbreak of the Great Revolution, the number of revolutionary troops expanded by a factor of 100. Most of these people took the skin of the Revolutionary Party. In fact, the Revolutionary Party did not have any binding force on them.


    The aftermath of the rapid growth of the team broke out. Without a rigorous revolutionary organization and a unified political program, most people were hot-headed or acquainted with acquaintances and refused to recommend them, and they became members of the Revolutionary Party.


    No one wants to die, and revolutionaries are no exception. The Austrian army did not rush to attack, but the internal contradictions of the Hungarian Republican government were intensifying.


    After a series of failures, the prestige of Kosut''s head of state has reached a critical point, and the opposition is intolerable to him. Even his subordinates have begun to doubt his ability.


    The Hungarian National Self-Defense Forces expanded too fast, mixed with three religions and nine streams, and Kossuth did not restrict it. Finally, the black people ignited the dispute.


    On June 8, a company of the National Revolutionary Army stormed into the house of Count Eastvan by order of Kosut, put a counter-revolutionary hat on Count Eastvan, and executed counts including the Count on the spot. Ten people, after looting the goods, brought all the young women back to the barracks in the barracks.


    The incident was in trouble. Count Estefan was not an ordinary aristocracy. He was respected by future generations of Hungarians: the greatest person in Hungary. Such people can be killed casually?


    You know, since the establishment of the Hungarian Republic, there have been many internal contradictions. Kosut also personally asked Earl Estefan to mediate. Now he has been executed for counter-revolutionary crimes?


    At the Hungarian government meeting on June 9, the opposition led by Shemir directly fired.


    "Mr. Kosut, may I ask who authorized you to convict Earl of Estefan? Why did you execute a great aristocrat? What''s the explanation for the atrocities in the earl''s house?"


    Kosut''s heart collapsed, heaven and earth conscience, when did he order the execution of Earl Estefan?


    But things have happened. The National Guard has done it under his banner. The company commander of the party is now unknown, and the truth of the matter cannot be restored.


    "This matter has nothing to do with me, and I have never given such an order!" Kosut denied yoke.


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 Chapter 106： The rebellion is over

    Conservative aristocrat Howell asked angrily: "Cosut, your explanation is not convincing, and similar things have not happened one or two times. Why isn''t your National Guard in command?


    Count Eastvan and you are political opponents, and he also opposes Hungarian independence, but we cannot deny his greatness because of this, and you should not kill him cruelly because of personal grudges. "


    Bem immediately countered: "No, you are playing nonsense, how could Mr. Kosut be a murderer?"


    Shemir sneered: "General Bem, now Mr. Kosut is the head of government or the highest commander of the National Guard. He has repeatedly obstructed the Ministry of Army''s cleanup of military discipline. This kind of thing has happened now. Shouldn''t he give us a A reasonable explanation? "


    Kosut ¡¯s supreme leader can hardly blame him for the National Defense Force ¡¯s development to the present, and it has completely fallen. Occasionally, it has occurred as a traitor, and internal management is chaotic.


    As for obstructing the Army ¡¯s discipline, it is a struggle for rights. The Revolutionary Party does not want to see the Army take the opportunity to go deep into the National Guard.


    But now, this has become the best excuse for attacking them. Regardless of the death of Count Eastvan and Kosut, he must be held responsible for it.


    Petofi thought about it and said, "The most important thing now is to catch the killer. The missing company commander is the key figure in this incident. It is irresponsible to characterize the incident before he is caught. of!"


    When he said that, his eyes were full of worries. There is no way, Kosut''s manners are really doubtful. Who knows whether this matter has anything to do with him?


    Secretary of the Army Gorgue sarcastically said: "But the first time the National Guard stopped the police from arresting the killer.


    This matter, Mr. Kosut must be responsible for conniving at the National Guard''s inaction, allowing them to be independent of the judiciary, free from legal constraints, and allowed to act privately. These are the main factors that caused the tragedy.


    Before the truth of the matter can be found out, it is necessary for the parties to avoid suspicion. I propose to suspend Kosut, Bem, etc. in the National Guard! "


    Gorgue saw this poorly. He directly detained the murderer to the National Guard and took the opportunity to incorporate the National Guard into the command of the Army.


    This hurt Kossuth''s supporters, who couldn''t find a reason to refute. We ca n¡¯t say that they are all gentlemen. They wo n¡¯t hinder investigation.


    Cosut, forced to the corner, said helplessly: "Okay, I resign!"


    This is no alternative. The internal opposition of the government Qi Qi attacked, even his younger brother, at this time chose to be silent, he is already a betrayal.


    ...


    There was an amazing coincidence in history. Under internal and external pressure, Kosut was driven out of office, but this time it was more frightening than in history.


    After the Shamir-led opposition came to power, the first thing to do was not to investigate the case, but to immediately organize a breakout.


    Their approach did not cause anyone''s suspicion. After all, Budapest is sitting in a sorrowful city. If you keep on, you just wait for death. There is a vitality to rush out.


    Outside the city, the Austrian Army Command.


    "Commander, this is the news from the city. The enemy is preparing to break through. This is their battle plan!" The combat staff whispered.


    After receiving the information, Lieutenant General Julius smiled. At this time, the Hungarian Republican government had changed its powers and surrendered to control the regime.


    Selling teammates is also skillful. It is certainly not possible to declare surrender directly. Revolutionaries who have no way back can not agree.


    However, the National Self-Defense Forces are all a group of black people, defending the city still has a bit of fighting power, and the active attack is giving away.


    In the name of breaking through and letting them die, the same purpose can be achieved.


    ...


    On June 12, 1848, the Hungarian National Self-Defense Forces in Budapest launched a breakout operation and were scattered by the prepared Austrian army.


    After the failure of the breakout, the Austrian army followed the city, and the Hungarian Republican government surrendered to the Austrian army under the leadership of Shemir.


    Unwilling to fail, the Revolutionaries, under the command of General Bem, stubbornly resisted in the south of the city and resisted the annihilation of the army two days later.


    As of June 15, the Hungarian rebellion, which lasted more than two months, ended in Budapest.


    The war is over, but the aftermath of the war has just begun. Budapest suffered a devastating blow in this rebellion. One-third of the city''s buildings were reduced to ruins, and economic losses were even more uncountable.


    After regaining Budapest, Lieutenant General Julius had a headache before he had time to celebrate.


    Looking at the huge captive in his hand, he was hurt, and massacre was impossible. This is a total of 150,000 people including their families. How can they be killed?


    Let it go? It is even more unnecessary to consider, in order to maintain long-term peace in Hungary, these hidden dangers must also be ruled out.


    "It is better to give them to the commander in the name of the plague ..." a young revolutionary officer posed,


    Julius shook his head and said, "No, now with such multimedia watching, we have taken the high-level of the Revolutionary Party out for the people to try, which has already caused many people to question.


    If you make a plague, it''s easy to help. Can''t you really create a plague? That stuff is uncontrollable. If it spreads, we wo n¡¯t be able to cry! "


    Governor Josip Jelacic proposed: "Actually, there is no need to kill them. Just clean up the die-hards, and the rest will be sentenced to ten or twenty years, so that they can be atonement for labor. Already.


    It is said that the Vienna rebellion is just that, and we can follow suit. As long as these people are not released, the threat they pose is within the controllable scope! "


    Lieutenant General Julius lingered for a while, and finally ordered: "All military officers, government officials, members who have joined the Revolutionary Party, and intellectuals will find excuses for execution.


    If no excuse was found, they were accused and the court sentenced them to death. It''s really impossible to let angry refugees kill them by hand, or let them die of illness or commit suicide. The rest are sentenced to forced labor. "


    Following the orders of Lieutenant General Julius, the faces of the people changed drastically, which means that in the near future, tens of thousands of people will be asked to land.


    But no one objected, which is what the Vienna government meant. Except for the wise men who fell to the Austrian government in a timely manner, the rest belonged to the objects being washed.


    The leaders of the Revolutionary Party have been "killed with stubborn resistance", including Kosut, the head of state, who met God in the war.


    In order to gather the hearts of the people, Julius also held a funeral for the Count of Estefan, and by the way gave the conclusion of the coffin: Count Estefan was the leader of the Hungarian royalists, because he refused to join the revolutionary party and was cruel to Kosut. Killing.


    There is no way, my hero, my enemy.


    Count Estefan is the leader of the Hungarian faction. Although he is a member of the Royal Party, he is also a Hungarian.


    It laid the foundation for the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including the promotion of Hungarian language and the development of Hungarian culture and so on. After Hungary was separated in history, he was able to reunite again, and his efforts were inseparable.


    Such a political idea that runs counter to the Austrian government is obviously not allowed to exist. Many Hungarian figures, including Earl of Estefan, met God together.


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 Chapter 107： He owes a debt

    Vienna


    Prime Minister Felix frowned and said: "His Royal Highness, the Hungarian rebellion is now over. However, some of the nobles did not participate in the rebellion, but were parted in the land during the war.


    If we follow the "Land Foreclosure Act" we enacted before, the Austrian government will now pay a total of 2.37 billion guilders for land foreclosure. "


    (1 shield = 11.69 grams of silver)


    "How come there are so many?" Franz asked in surprise.


    You know, after this rebellion, nearly seven-story nobles in Hungary were finished, including those who had taken a box lunch, and nobles who were deprived of their title during the rebellion.


    Felix explained: "His Highness, several of Hungary''s great aristocrats did not participate in the rebellion, and nearly half of this ransom was paid to them.


    In addition, there are some enlightened aristocrats in China who are willing to give up the land and also need us to pay the ransom.


    In addition, some Italian nobles were loyal to us, and their land was also divided during the war.


    Adding these totals together, it is initially estimated that we will be redeeming the land for 2.37 billion dong. If there are still people who continue to give up land, this number will increase. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead. In order to encourage the nobles to give up the land, the ransom was evaluated at the market price. If converted, this is equivalent to 550 million silver.


    This money is obviously not a one-time payment for the Austrian government, although the Austrian government now owns a large amount of assets because of family ties.


    However, these real estate are not equal to cash. There is no way to realize cash in the short term. The Austrian government is still poor.


    According to the "Land Redemption Act", the land redemption money paid by farmers is collected by the government, and the government is responsible for directly compensating the aristocrats who abandon the land.


    This huge debt hit the Austrian government. It is impossible for Franz to pay this huge debt at one time, and it is even more impossible to settle accounts, which is related to the issue of government credibility.


    Franz asked with concern: "How much land ransom can we collect each year?"


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "About 180 million dongs."


    The 180 million dong is not only the land, but also includes a large amount of land seized by the government, and the land of absolutely nobles.


    If it is just these lands, the redemption money will be drawn according to the proportion of 30% of the output, which will be at most 40 million to 50 million Rhein.


    After calculating it, Franz reluctantly found that farming is really not a good deal. Even if the time cost of funds is not calculated, it will take more than ten or twenty years to return to the original cost.


    The land redemption money collected by the government may not be enough to pay the interest cost of the funds.


    Franz thought about it and said, "Let''s pay it in installments, explain it to the nobles, tell them our difficulties, and let them be considerate.


    Enlightened aristocrats who voluntarily gave up land in China paid half of their ransom first, and the rest were paid in installments within 20 years.


    Several big aristocrats in Hungary told them that the government would not pursue the small actions in the rebellion, but as a punishment for their land ransom, it would be extended to 40 years in installments.


    The remaining ones with small braids will warn them and extend their ransom payment time. If there is no problem at all, they will follow the disposal plan of voluntary land abandonment! "


    Franz finally felt it once¡ªthe grandpa owed it.


    After a revolution, Austria''s domestic interest groups also reshuffled, and these nobles who were forcibly redeemed for the land naturally belonged to the losers.


    The money is in the hands of the Austrian government, and the land is in the hands of farmers. They have no choice at all.


    Prior to this, the Austrian government was afraid of them, because every large aristocrat had a lot of land, serfs, and a large group of small and medium nobles attached to them. They could arm thousands or even tens of thousands of troops at any time .


    Now, this situation has changed. The serfs were free, and they were no longer under their control. The small and medium nobles attached to their subordinates were hit hard.


    Without a tiger, only Tiger might be left. Did not kill everything, because Franz is also a member of vested interests, unwilling to break the rules.


    "Yes, Your Highness!" Prime Minister Felix replied


    Both the Austrian cabinet and Franz stand on the same stand on fighting local power.


    The so-called installment payment does not include half of the interest. It is paid over 40 years. In fact, even interest is not enough.


    Even if it is in installments, it is unknown when the money will be available. As long as the payment is completed within the promised period, it will not be considered a default.


    The specific situation depends on whether these nobles are smart people. If willing to cooperate with the government''s actions, then all is well, the Austrian government will pay back the money as soon as possible.


    If they continue to be ignorant of life and death and the government is working against it, it is estimated that they will not necessarily see this money in their lifetime.


    Not everyone was so optimistic, Metternich frowned, and hesitantly said after a while, "His Highness, so many aristocrats suddenly lost their land and lost their source of income. It was not easy to transform.


    If we cannot find a way out for them, I am afraid it will become a hidden danger in the future. "


    This is a realistic problem. It is impossible for all nobles to become capitalists, and business will also lose money. If they are blindly transformed, most of them will lose blood.


    Don''t expect these people to go bankrupt, just become workers honestly, and go to work in factories in peace.


    It is more likely that after bankruptcy, they will join the revolutionary army in an attempt to break social order and redistribute social wealth.


    The Minister of Education, Count Leo, thought for a moment: "Our Ministry of Education can hire some nobles to be language teachers. Most of the nobles are qualified, but this requires a higher salary!"


    For the same positions, the salary between nobles and non-nobles is different. Don''t be surprised, this is the general status quo in continental Europe.


    "This is just a slack job. Little aristocrats without ambitions may accept teacher positions, but most of them cannot give up the shelf and become a country teacher!" Felix shook his head and said


    Duke Louis proposed: "Should we open up a colony and let them colonize overseas so that the province can''t stop at home?"


    In the Metternich era, Austria did not open colonies overseas, not that Austria did not have the power to open colonies.


    As the top four powers in the world, as long as the government has let go, it is not difficult to obtain a colony overseas.


    Watching British and French siege overseas, even small countries like the Netherlands and Portugal have a colony, how can the aristocracy inside Austria not be embarrassed?


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 Chapter 108： Best country for allies

    Franz was also interested in opening colonies. However, his views are different from others, not simply to plunder wealth from overseas.


    The Habsburg dynasty has been around for too long. The ancient empire meant to be conservative and solidified. Even because of this rebellion, a reshuffle was performed, and the ascent path remained narrow.


    As a member of vested interests, Franz certainly cannot choose to overturn. Then you only have to make the cake bigger, and the chances are bigger if the plate is bigger.


    It is too difficult to expand in Europe. Even if the sequelae of success are not small, overseas colonization will be different. Taking advantage of Austria ¡¯s strength to share a share, there is no problem at all.


    For almost no cost, you can obtain colonies that are several times the size of the native land. Then gradually developed from the German immigration. We must know that the main force of European immigration is the German region, and it does not worry about manpower issues at all.


    If the colonial plan succeeds, Austria''s internal problems will be resolved. A bunch of second-generation aristocrats also have a place to use it, so they can stay and eat and die.


    Don''t think that nobles are rich people, in fact this is purely nonsense. Just look at the church. You can see that many of the missionaries and nuns are from aristocratic backgrounds. The reason is very cruel-poor.


    The downcast aristocrats can no longer afford the expense of second sons'' marriage and cannot afford the dowry for the women''s marriage. To the dignity of the poor nobles, they have to do so.


    These people are not worry-free goods, they have received a good education, many people are not willing to accept fate arrangements, the main force of European colonial movements is them.


    Missionaries swaying overseas in the 19th century, they basically all have another identity-the colonists.


    It''s too early to discuss this issue, and Franz decides to drag it further.


    "This issue will be discussed later. British Foreign Minister Palmerston has already entered Austria and will soon arrive in Vienna.


    The purpose of Palmerston''s visit this time is mostly related to the war in the Kingdom of Sardinia. What do you think we should do with the Kingdom of Sardinia? "


    Speaking of everyone in the Kingdom of Sardinia, there is a stomach fire, the powers have dignity, and they must be severely punished for the challenge.


    Foreign Minister Metternich said: "His Highness, I have just received news that the workers'' uprising broke out in Paris on June 23, it is said that French workers opposed the government''s support for us and the Russians to suppress the Polish revolution.


    If the situation is true, at this time the French government may give up to share the Sardinian kingdom with us in order to maintain domestic stability. "


    Everyone was surprised when they heard the news. Who can think that the main factor of the June Revolution in Paris was actually to support the Polish Revolution?


    This was a joke, but Franz knew that the news was indeed true. The people of Paris in this era had already possessed the spirit of internationalism.


    Of course, their support for the Polish Revolution does not mean that they will also support the Italian Revolution, and the French still look into the Italian region.


    It was only after this uprising that there was another mess in France. Don''t expect them to send troops until their leadership has stabilized.


    "This is an opportunity. Russia and Prussia will restrain each other because of the Putin war. It will not cause us any obstacles. The French take care of themselves. As long as we can withstand the pressure of the British, we can annex the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Archduke Louis was excited! Say


    Austria has not expanded externally for a long time, and everyone is stunned. Now the opportunity is delivered. The Kingdom of Sardinia is trying to kill itself this time, and it is a good time.


    Metternich shook his head and said, "I''m afraid it''s not that simple. If the French act with us, then most of the countries will recognize it.


    If we devour the Kingdom of Sardinia alone, we will not get their support even if the Russians do not oppose it. Prussia is busy fighting the Danish war and most of the time it is not our concern.


    We can withstand the pressure of the British alone, but what after the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia?


    When the French resolve their internal conflicts, the Russian-Prussian conflict comes to an end. At that time, the British-French joint interference, or even the British-French, Russian-Prussian, and Russian interference, requires us to withdraw from the Kingdom of Sardinia. What should we do? "


    Obviously, Metternich''s diplomatic judgment is still very accurate, and he easily understood the relationship between the powers.


    Non-intervention now does not amount to non-intervention in the future. Austria''s annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be recognized by the powers.


    After everyone frees up, you can also calculate after the fall. In the history of the Crimean war, Austria sent troops to occupy the Danube River, and finally vomited out?


    Prime Minister Felix nodded and said, "Mr. Metternich is right. It is not difficult to eat the Kingdom of Sardinia. The key is the attitude of various countries.


    If we make diplomatic efforts, it will not be difficult for the two countries to be neutral. However, if we want to obtain their support, we must spend a lot of money, and maybe even lose more.


    The attitude of the French is clear. They absolutely cannot tolerate our sole occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and they will interfere with the British when they stabilize the country.


    This time is two to three years, and a few months, can we be sure to eat the Sardinian kingdom in such a short period of time and digest it?


    If this is not possible, there will be strong enemies feeding outside, and without the guerrillas looting, the Kingdom of Sardinia will not be able to keep it. "


    After a pause, Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "If the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be annexed, how about extorting a war reparation or ceding some territory?"


    Metternich said confidently: "It depends on the attitude of the British. Whether it is asking for war compensation or ceding territory, the Kingdom of Sardinia must pay its due price.


    If we cannot make up for our war losses, then this war will not end. I believe the British will give us an account. "


    This confidence comes from strength, and there is a set of rules of conduct among the powers, and usually everyone will not overturn the table.


    The advantage of the British is that they are lonely overseas, and they have a navy that crosses the world, giving them a detached position in Europe.


    This is also their weakness. As an island country that focuses on the development of sea power, it naturally renounces land power. To implement the European balanced strategy, it is necessary to cooperate with major European countries.


    Among the European powers, Austria''s best ally is undoubtedly the best. To be precise, Austria in this era has the basis for an alliance with any European power.


    It has a certain strength, can cooperate with its allies, and is subject to internal problems. It has no strength to fight for the world.


    For the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia who are interested in world hegemony, as long as Austria does not unite the German region, it is the ideal ally.


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 Chapter 109： Testimonials

    The second time is on the shelves. Haiyue has come all the way to thank everyone for their company. It is the motivation that book friends gave me to move forward.


    The writing of this book is complete now.


    I have to say that the results of the start were really good, Haiyue thought that it was about to break out, and it turned out to be thinking too much.


    In the later period, it was tepid, but Haiyue was still satisfied. How can it be better than the previous one? Many old friends chased all the way.


    Thanks to the support of the book friends, and thanks to the editor Hu Ya for his guidance, Hai Hai avoided many pits. Thank you Lan Ran for the information, although most of the time we are raising the bar.


    Many book friends know that in an accident last year, Haiyue was unemployed and joined the army of codewords full time. Now you are Haiyue''s food and clothing parents!


    Not much nonsense, I have to go to the code to save the draft, and it will be even more popular tomorrow.


    For subscriptions, tickets, and rewards, if Haiyue does not picky eaters, all who come will not refuse!


    Add more rules: Wan reward plus more, currently debt 8 more.


    The first order is more than two thousand, and one chapter is added for each one hundred; after three thousand, two chapters are added for each one hundred and one.


    Haiyue expected this time to be the first order of 3,000. If the outbreak is better, friends who want to raise books, open a full subscription, so Haiyue is more motivated.


    By the way, if the first order is more than 4,000, how about letting my family edit women''s clothing? ?


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 Chapter 110： Fall of Turin

    Allies are not good. The major powers in Europe are in conflict. Austria can only ally with one. Once they stand in the team, the rest is the enemy.


    Maybe Metternich saw the essence of the matter very early. After the anti-French war, he actively reduced Austria''s sphere of influence, strove to balance the strength of European countries, and put Austria in a transcendental position.


    In this era, these diplomatic measures have been considered successful. The only failure is that Austria''s internal reforms have failed and its own strength has not kept up.


    Without sufficient strength, it is naturally impossible to continue the Vienna system, and Austria has to make a new choice.


    "Wait a moment and look at the chips given by the British. If they continue to support the unification of Italy, then the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot stay.


    Big deal, let''s lose a bit. Let the French manage their land first. When the domestic situation stabilizes, sell them to them! Franz said fiercely


    On the Italian issue, the French can undoubtedly buy it. They have long been jealous of the Italian region, and Austria''s strategic focus is not here at all. There is no conflict of core interests between the two sides.


    ...


    In the Kingdom of Sardinia, Charlie Albert has become an ant on the hot pot, and the development of the war is too far from his expectations.


    In the age of hot weapons, it is no longer possible to win wars alone.


    Even the unprecedented outbreak of the Sardinian army, the local warrior spirit + 200%, still can not change the essence of the UW.


    Coupled with the lack of weapons and ammunition, many soldiers'' equipment in the cold weapon era stays, no matter how patriotic enthusiasm can not stop the bullets from flying.


    "Your Majesty, let''s go! The enemy is going to step under the city and Turin can''t keep it!"


    Prime Minister Azelio''s loyalty attributes erupted, and after the defense fell behind, he immediately notified Charlie Albert to run.


    There is no way. The kingdom of Sardinia is not large. Turin is more than one hundred kilometers away from Milan. As soon as the troops on the front line collapse, you can only prepare for the defense of Turin.


    Charlie Albert said in despair: "No, I''m not going anywhere, I''m going to live with Turin and die!"


    "Your Majesty, for the future of the Kingdom of Sardinia, you must leave here at once." Secretary of the Army Li Qi persuaded with a sad expression.


    The monarch is also a huge bargaining chip in continental Europe. If King Charles-Albert was captured by the Austrian army, the Kingdom of Sardinia would be almost the same.


    This is not to order the princes, but to control the monarch, there are many articles to do, such as forcing Charlie Albert to sign a series of traitorous treaties, or even the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Even if the other powers wanted to intervene, they did not have the righteous chips, which was very bad for the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Charlie Albert growled: "Waste, rice buckets, stupid ... How could we fail if it were not your incompetent stuff? Until now, you don''t think about how to retreat from the enemy, and you just want to run ..."


    Time passed by every minute and second. After everyone''s turn to persuade, Charlie Albert still ran away. Of course, this has nothing to do with whether the Austrian vanguard arrived under Turin, and no one knew.


    When British Foreign Secretary Palmerston arrived in Vienna, news of the Austrian army''s conquest of Turin also came.


    After sorting out the information in his hands, even Palmerston, who was in his chest, felt headaches for the problems of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The incident was beyond their expectations. According to the British plan, at this time Austria was still competing with the Kingdom of Sardinia for the Lombardy region. At most Austria had just recovered its lost ground.


    But the performance of the Kingdom of Sardinia disappointed them. Perhaps it was the first national mobilization and they drained their blood. The second mobilization of the army was just giving away.


    Especially the "patriots" and "Italian nationalists" thought that they would fight the Austrian army to the end. As a result, they told the world that the mouth cannon is still a mouth cannon.


    The loudest slogans are often the fastest deserters on the battlefield. As soon as the battle began, no one knew where to go.


    Charlie Albert put these people on the front line as cannon fodder, but did not expect these people to backhand and pitted them back and gave the positions directly to the Austrians.


    This made Palmerston feel embarrassed. The price paid by the Austrian army to negotiate before the occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia and after the occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia was very different.


    Had it not been for the internal instability of France, Austria had no allies, and had difficulty in swallowing the Kingdom of Sardinia, he would be able to go straight to his home.


    This fear did not last long, and the welcome banquet prepared for him by the Austrian Foreign Ministry began.


    ...


    Berlin


    After gaining Austrian diplomatic support, the bourgeois liberal government''s arrogance rose again. In their opinion, the entire German Federation was behind them, and the Russians were not so terrible.


    Don''t look at the European countries who are supporting the Danes. In fact, only the Russians will really take action. The purpose of the Swedes is to ensure that the Kingdom of Denmark is not destroyed, but there is no plan to help the Danes recover their lost land.


    Especially after seeing the French people supporting the Polish Revolution, after the June uprising broke out, the determination of liberals to support Poland''s independence was once again strengthened.


    Frederick-William IV couldn''t bear it. If the liberals were allowed to continue, the Russians would start fighting. Now 250,000 Russian troops have reached the Russian-Prussian border.


    The endurance of the Tsarist government to the kingdom of Prussia has reached its limit, and any move that stimulates the Russians is unwise.


    Before experiencing the Crimean War, Russia was so famous on the European continent that it was not comparable to the Prussian kingdom that had not yet unified Germany.


    Under his instruction, the Junker aristocrats who hated the revolution formed the "Defense Alliance", while tightening control of the army and looking for various excuses to clean up the Republicans in the army.


    A counter-revolutionary coup is brewing within the Kingdom of Prussia. It seems that the bourgeois government, who has no experience in struggle, knows nothing and continues to implement the idealized unified plan.


    ...


    The British-Olympic talks started, and Palmerston feared that the Sardinian government would surrender to Austria because it continued to drag on, so their investment there would be overwhelmed.


    After the greetings, Palmerston went straight to the theme: "Mr. Metternich, for the sake of world peace, we need the Austrian government to handle the contradiction with the Kingdom of Sardinia carefully."


    Metnehaha smiled: "Mr. Palmerston, the conflict between us and the Kingdom of Sardinia will soon cease to exist, and the Italian region will soon stabilize, and your country need not worry at all."


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 Chapter 111： Description

    For convenience, the currency units in the book are 50 grams. The data is converted, and there is a small amount of error.


    If you use flat cooper silver, one or two is 37.3 grams.


    The materials are recorded by foreigners. They are written in the metric system. There is no such thing as a pound or sixteen in foreign countries.


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 Chapter 112： Anglo-Olympic negotiations

    Under what circumstances will the conflict between Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia disappear?


    This depends on the specific situation. Anyway, Palmerston would not be naive to think that Austria would mobilize the masses to kill the Sardinian kingdom, and for the so-called world peace, he easily passed the Sardinian kingdom.


    Then only one side will fall, one slap will not slap, the enemy will fall, and the contradiction will naturally not exist.


    There is no doubt that the Sardinian kingdom must be falling now. Palmerston does not believe that the Sardinians can come back.


    Even the remaining Sardinian soldiers, who turned into Spartan warriors, could not change the outcome of the defeat of the war.


    Palmerston thought for a while and said, "Mr. Metternich, for the sake of world peace and stability, the British government recommends that your country end the Osa War as soon as possible and return to the pre-war state."


    The relationship between the British and Austria is very complicated. They oppose Austria''s expansion in Italy, and because of their European strategic needs, they do not want to turn their backs on Austria. This was the trip to Vienna at Palmerston, and they tried to pass diplomacy Means to resolve disputes between Osa.


    We must know that after the anti-French war, Europe entered the era of Britain and Russia. The Austrian-dominated Vienna system, while isolating the British Empire from the European continent, also prevented the expansion of the Russians.


    For the British, isolation is isolation. As long as the European continent maintains balance, their hegemonic position will not be shaken, and the Vienna system also defends their core interests.


    Now that the Vienna system has collapsed and the situation on the European continent is about to change dramatically, curbing the expansion of the Russians has become the first priority for the British.


    Austria, which is blocking the Russians ¡¯westward expansion, is the ally that the London government needs to fight for. The British-Austrian relationship cannot be broken unless it is necessary.


    The complicated diplomatic strategy of the British cannot be hidden from Metternich, and Austria also needs to cooperate with the British.


    Regardless of the fact that Russia and Austria are allies, Austria does not need to curb Russia''s continued expansion. In fact, it is the Austrian government that does not want Russia to expand.


    Of course, this does not include Franz.


    The Russians ¡¯westward expansion is practically running out. Neither of the two countries is a soft persimmon. It is impossible for the Tsarist government to set its sights here.


    Sweden in the Nordic region is also a hard-bone. The Russians will not touch the nails. The European region can allow the Russians to expand. It is the Balkans.


    People in this era think that Russia entered the Balkans and occupied Constantinople, and then broke into the Mediterranean and became out of control.


    Franz''s judgment is just the opposite. The Russian talents who remain in the ice and snow country are the most terrifying. After entering the Mediterranean, the British will teach fur bears to be humans again.


    Terrible on land, and terrible on the sea. It''s not that Franz despise the Russians, the army can rely on human tactics, and the navy is really a rookie.


    If it comes to the development of the navy, Austria has an advantage over the Russians. At least Venice was once a naval power and now there are enough sailors in it.


    If there is no sea, the navy must be overwhelming. Russia''s sea area is indeed large, but it is not very suitable for the development of the navy.


    Even now, the Russians are still a group of dry ducks, and the pocket version of the navy will not develop in decades.


    Even when the Russians were expanding in the Balkans, Austria could still have a portion of it, maybe not the most delicious part.


    But Franz''s attitude is: a thousand birds in the forest is worse than a bird in the hand.


    As long as Austria''s strength can be strengthened, as far as the issue of Russian expansion is curbed, anyone who wants to do it will do it. Anyway, he doesn''t have this kind of internationalism.


    If the Russians were taken awry, they rushed to develop the navy. He didn''t mind supporting the Russians and letting them go further on this path of death.


    Franz''s attitude also affected Austria''s diplomacy to a certain extent. For many international affairs, he was not as active as he was in the Metternich era.


    Metternich shook his head and said, "Mr. Palmerston, there is always a price to pay for doing something wrong, and if the Kingdom of Sardinia dares to invade Austria, it will naturally bear the corresponding price.


    The dignity of the Austrian empire cannot be blasphemed, and the evil Sardinian kingdom dare to launch a war of aggression against the Vienna system must pay for it. "


    Palmerston was relieved that Austria did not insist on annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia, so there is still room for easing, which is nothing more than a matter of interest.


    He also contributed to spurring the Kingdom of Sardinia to wage war and provide loans to the Kingdom of Sardinia. If the kingdom of Sardinia is really dead, these loans will become bad debts, and British bankers will not spare him.


    Palmerston thought for a while and said, "Of course, the Kingdom of Sardinia launched this war of aggression, and naturally should pay for it.


    For world peace, the British Empire is prepared to mediate this war, and we hope that your country can temporarily suspend military operations. "


    Metne smiled slightly and said, "Sorry, Mr Palmerston, you''re too late.


    At this time the Sardinian kingdom has been occupied by the Austrian army, and Sardinian King Charlie Albert has been exiled, and it may not be long before he arrives in London.


    If your country can restrain the Sardinian guerrillas from continuing to disrupt, we can stop the next military operation. "


    Has the Austrian Army Occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia?


    If it only refers to the main cities, Austria does now occupy the Kingdom of Sardinia; if it refers to the whole country, Austria has only occupied half of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    This does not prevent Metternich from boasting B. The military occupation of this era mostly refers to major cities, and the vast rural areas are often overlooked.


    At this point, Palmerston was too lazy to continue to fight, the chips in the Kingdom of Sardinia were lost, and it was impossible without major bleeding.


    Palmerston quickly entered the role and asked, "Mr. Metternich, what conditions does your government have to end this war, and we can convey it on your behalf."


    Metternich did not answer, but passed a prepared armistice treaty.


    A glance at the content above changed Palmerston''s complexion. If it was done in accordance with Austria''s requirements, the Kingdom of Sardinia would not be far from history.


    "Mr. Metternich, these terms are too harsh, right?" Palmerston said with a frown.


    It''s more than harsh, it''s obviously very harsh. This is to put the political, military, financial, and territories of the Kingdom of Sardinia under Austrian control, no different from the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    For example: the appointment of ministers of government and above must be approved by the Austrian government;


    Another example: The Kingdom of Sardinia must not keep its army, it can only retain police officers not exceeding 10,000, and use 50% of its fiscal revenue to hire the Austrian army to protect their territorial security;


    The right to issue currency in the Kingdom of Sardinia, managed by the Austrian government;


    The taxes of the Kingdom of Sardinia are determined by the Austrian Government;


    The Kingdom of Sardinia cannot produce weapons and all weapons must be imported from Austria;


    The diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Sardinia and any country or region shall be fully exercised by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs;


    ...


    There is no claim for land-cutting compensation, but compared with the above requirements, it is estimated that the Sardinians would prefer land-cutting compensation rather than become an Austrian colony.


    Metternich said very kindly: "This is only a draft negotiation. The invasion of the Kingdom of Sardinia has caused very heavy losses to Austria, and Lombardy and Venice have almost been beaten to nothing.


    It also caused hundreds of thousands of Austrian casualties, and millions of Austrians were left homeless. How can such a serious loss be counted?


    If the Sardinians cannot accept our terms, it is not impossible, as long as they can fully compensate us for all our losses at once. "


    ...


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 Chapter 113： War compensation

    Vienna International Hotel


    Palmerston fought: "Mr. Metternich, your asking price is too high, which has exceeded the capacity of the Kingdom of Sardinia!"


    Metternich said unhurriedly: "Mr. Palmerston, we can count a battle. This time the Austrian War, Austria spent 100 million shields of war funding, and also paid 12,000 officers and men casualties, even if No one pays 1,000 dongs, which is 12 million dongs.


    The death toll of civilians was as high as 586,000, the death of nobles was 26,000, the highest rank was the Marquis, and millions were homeless.


    Calculated according to the payment of 500 shields of casualties for each civilian and 3,000 shields for each noble, a total of 371 million dongs. The homeless people are less, and at least 150 million dongs are required for resettlement?


    Nearly half of the cities in Lombardy and Venice were destroyed by war, the local economy completely collapsed, and the cost of post-war reconstruction will not be less than 300 million dongs.


    There is also the arrogant arrogance of the Sardinian army, which plundered a large amount of wealth from the people, at least 180 million shields. These must also be returned.


    ... "


    According to the Austrian algorithm, the Kingdom of Sardinia is estimated to be unclear by the next century. Before Metternich finishes speaking, Palmerston begins to say:


    "Mr. Metternich, the account cannot be counted like this. Most of the casualties and economic losses are caused by the revolutionaries, and the losses caused by the Sardinian army to your country are only a small part of them."


    Yes, these losses are the result of the collective action of the rebels, the Austrian army, and the Sardinian army, but the losses must be borne by the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Metternich said, "Mr. Palmerston, we have enough evidence to show that the rebellions in Lombardy and Venice were all planned by the Sardinian government.


    The losses caused by the rebels naturally need to be borne by the Kingdom of Sardinia. We are only asking for compensation of 1.66 billion dong, which is actually very small. "


    Palmerston naturally would not buy it, one by one, and Metternich went down.


    For example, civilian casualties: The Sardinian army did not engage in massacres, how could it be possible to kill so many civilians in such a short period of time?


    Natural disasters, human calamities, and natural deaths are recorded in the head of the Sardinian government. They reluctantly said that in the past, they could have a little relationship.


    But the war caused an outflow of population, and this person is still alive, and he must pay compensation according to the dead population. Isn''t it too nonsense?


    What rebel members also need compensation for their casualties? Isn''t this nonsense? They are all sinners, and the Austrian government needs to pay pensions to their families?


    No, this must be discounted.


    Another example: the Sardinian army plundered the place, they are all in the prisoner of war camp, are your belongings your trophies? It costs a little at most, how can there be so much?


    ...


    After half a month of rumbling, Palmerston finally reached an agreement with Metternich. The Kingdom of Sardinia paid 338 million rupiah war compensation for Austria and ransom of 62 million dong prisoners of war to end the war. (About silver 92.52 million)


    This is already the limit. The Kingdom of Sardinia has not undergone Gafur reform. Now their financial income has been converted to only over 10 million silver.


    Faced with this huge compensation, they must not be able to get it. The existence of the Fao Mieu has broken their possibility of seeking help from the French financial community. They have no choice but to borrow from the British.


    With John Bull''s feces, why isn''t it possible to rob him at this time?


    It can be said that after borrowing this huge debt, the politics and economy of the future Sardinian kingdom must be fully attached to the British.


    As for the opinions of the Sardinian government in exile, it is no longer important. They have lost their right to speak and only accept the arrangements of fate.


    It is enough to change the government without obedience. The British paid a big price to keep them, hoping to support an obedient **** in the Italian region and enhance their speaking power in the Italian region.


    Of course, there is also a reason that the British bank consortium was loaned to lock in. The Sardinian government still owes the British people a lot of debt. If they don''t want to keep them, these loans will all be drained.


    This huge indemnity is not so much the limit that the Kingdom of Sardinia will bear, but the limit that the British are willing to continue to invest.


    ...


    On July 7, 1848, the Austrian ambassador to London and the Sardinian government in exile in the UK signed a truce treaty, which was a reprint of the British-October Vienna secret talks, just a different version.


    The British Banking Consortium provided a loan to the Sardinian government and paid a one-time payment of 200 million guilders for the war in Austria.


    ...


    Franz made the decision to ask for money or not. If the pig teammates in France do not have problems, then everyone will join together to divide the Kingdom of Sardinia, Austria can get rich Genoa and Turin, it is really worth the shot.


    But now that the French are too busy taking care of themselves, Austria can only play alone. Unfortunately, Austria has a bad appetite and cannot swallow the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    If the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be destroyed and only some of their territories are occupied, then the threat of national uprising will be faced for a long time, and it will be difficult to turn these areas into national power.


    Moreover, there are enough Italian nationals in Austria, and Franz does not want to continue to increase them, which is not conducive to his national integration policy.


    Austria made concessions on the Kingdom of Sardinia and was naturally compensated.


    For example: The British will support Austria''s expansion in the Balkans and acquiesce to Austria''s expansion into overseas colonies.


    Compared with the complicated situation in Italy, with the support of the British, Austria''s expansion in the Balkans only needs to communicate with the Russians.


    Overseas colonial expansion is even simpler, as long as Austria opens up the direction of the colony and does not conflict with the core interests of Britain and France, everything else is a minor issue.


    I have to say that Palmerston''s judgment is accurate, and Austria''s strategic focus is no longer in Italy.


    Now dominating is the German faction, headed by Prime Minister Felix, who advocates expansion in the German region.


    Followed closely by the Secretary of the Army, Prince Wendy Schgrez, led by the Near East, who advocated expansion into the Balkans.


    The colonial faction, led by Grand Duke Louis, advocated the opening of overseas colonies.


    The impact of the butterfly effect is huge. At this time in history, the Austrian government was busy suppressing the rebellion. Absolutely not so many people wanted to expand abroad.


    There is one behind these strategies, or multiple interest groups are promoting it. On the surface, everyone has good reasons. In practice, there are a series of problems.


    Franz is not in a hurry to state his position. In many cases, politics cannot only consider right and wrong, but also depends on the interest groups involved and the changes that may be triggered.


    ...


    Palmerston''s visit is not only for the Italian issue, but also for mediating the Putin war. Austria also has a strong voice in this issue.


    "Mr. Metternich, I think it is necessary for our two countries to communicate more in depth on the issue of the Putin war.


    The actions of the Kingdom of Prussia to provoke war without authorization should be condemned by the international community. As a peace-loving country, we need to take more positive measures. Said Palmerston


    "Of course, Mr. Palmerston. The Austrian Government has long stated its position:


    The two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein were traditional German states, and Austria wanted them to return to the Union.


    However, they must return as independent states rather than becoming part of the Kingdom of Prussia. "Mettne answered tentatively.


    Palmerston solemnly said: "Mr. Metternich, the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein have already belonged to the Kingdom of Denmark. This is a matter of history.


    The German region is just a place name, not a country. The Federal Republic of Germany is just an alliance, so there is no so-called sovereignty! "


    There is no doubt that the British were opposed to German unity. Once a unified great empire emerges in the Central European continent, the hegemonic position of the British Empire will be impacted again.


    Palmerston directly stated his position in order to break the illusion that Austria may exist to unite the German region.


    Metternich is opposed to the establishment of the Great Germany. He believes that it is impossible to unify the German region. After testing the attitude of the British, naturally there will not be any radical reactions.


    "Mr. Palmerston, this question is not what we think, but the public opinion guided by the Prussians. Now the Austrian government has been abducted by public opinion.


    Just after a domestic rebellion, we had to take into account the feelings of the people. In this war, we had to support the Prussians diplomatically. "


    Metternich bit the word diplomacy very seriously, and Palmerston naturally listened to the implied meaning. Austria did not want Prussia to continue to grow. Support for them was limited to diplomacy and no actual action was taken.


    This answer did not satisfy him, but it was not unacceptable. It was just that during the Putin war, Austria was preparing to fight soy sauce.


    Seeking the Austrian government to join forces to pressure Prussia failed. Palmerston did not continue in Vienna and went straight to Berlin.


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 Chapter 114： Forced national policy

    At a critical moment in the negotiations between the British and Olympics, his mother Princess Sophie brought him a message that caught Franz''s full attention.


    Uncle Ferdinand I was about to abdicate in advance, so he was ready to get ahead of the throne.


    Heaven and earth conscience, Franz dared to swear in the name of God, there is no his writing. As the legal heir to Austria, he would not have been so anxious to force his uncle to abdicate.


    The decision was not really made by Ferdinand I, but by the Habsburgs collectively.


    Although Austria is known for being conservative, but after so many years, the tolerance of the public for this intellectually impaired emperor has reached its limit, and the Vienna rebellion has this factor.


    This is a disaster for the Habsburgs. The monarch sweeps the floor with a lot of jokes. If this continues, it will shake the royal status.


    At this time, Franz reborn as a regent, took control of his power within a short time, and calmed the domestic rebellion, which made many people see hope.


    The state of the Austrian Empire is declining, and the members of the royal family are also watching and anxious, but these princes are powerless and unable to turn the tide.


    Franz''s outstanding performance brightened their eyes. It seems that the Habsburg family is about to usher in a ZTE master.


    Then everyone summed it up in private and felt that Ferdinand I could not continue to be shame in the emperor''s position. The Habsburgs have become a joke of the aristocracy in recent decades.


    For the sake of long-term interests, they unanimously decided to let Ferdinand I abdicate in advance, replace Franz with superior ability, and reshape the glory of the Habsburgs.


    After making a decision, everyone took turns to persuade Ferdinand I to abdicate. No, it should be to persuade Queen Maria-Anna to agree to the abdication of the emperor.


    Ferdinand I was sometimes sober and sometimes confused. Maybe he just promised it before, and he forgot it later. What he remembered most was the order to the chef: I am the emperor and I want to eat dumplings.


    When he is awake, he is not much different from normal. It is nothing more than a slow response ability. His IQ is a little lower than that of ordinary people. Once he gets sick, he knows nothing.


    The most important thing is that he has to get sick several times a day, and no one knows when he is awake and when he gets sick. It was too unreliable for him to make a decision, so everyone decided to help him decide.


    In order to avoid making a joke, everyone must convince Queen Maria-Anna. As long as she does not object, Ferdinand I''s own opinions can be ignored.


    There is no doubt that Queen Maria-Anna was never a powerful person, because the husband was unable to take power, and the Vienna court was more like a cage for her.


    Especially after the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution, she was frightened and afraid to follow in the footsteps of Louis XVI.


    Everyone was happy to reach an agreement, and Ferdinand I abdicated as soon as possible, and Franz took up the mess.


    Yes, to many people the Austrian Empire is a mess. Although the rebellion has been calmed down, domestic problems remain serious.


    Many people think that one of the main reasons for the rebellion that affected the whole country was the damage of the monarch''s magnificence, and Ferdinand I could no longer be recognized by the Austrian people.


    As early as possible, Franz is not exclusive. The name is not regular, and the emperor does many things, but it is much easier than the crown prince.


    Maybe it was enough. Everyone unanimously chose to cut the chaos, Ferdinand I ¡¯s abdication time was quickly determined, and Franz ¡¯s ascension time was also set. .


    It is now the end of June. With more than two months left, Franz must arrange domestic affairs to ensure that no jokes are made at his ceremony.


    ...


    Franz was generally satisfied with the results of the negotiations between Britain and Austria. Not only did he knock on the side of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he also won the British support for the Austrian Balkan issue, and obtained tickets for overseas colonization.


    The only headache is the British position on the German issue. All the powers, like everyone, oppose Austria''s expansion into the German region.


    Unlike the Kingdom of Prussia, Austria''s influence in the German region was too great, and the Habsburg dynasty''s signboard was too loud. Once the German region is unified, the impact will be much greater.


    In addition, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium were once the home of the Habsburg dynasty, and the idea of ??grand unification prevailing in the German region also exists in these countries.


    Does anyone know if there is a way for Austria to integrate them? Regardless of whether it works or not, everyone is unwilling to take risks.


    The influence of the Habsburg dynasty is very scared. Once Austria is ready to unify the German region, it will encounter the same situation as Napoleon.


    Even before we can unify the German region, the intervention forces of various countries have already set out. This conclusion hurts everyone, especially the big Germans.


    There is no way. An Austria with only 8 million core people is your best ally, and an Austria with a core population of more than 40 to 50 million is a European nightmare.


    After the unification of the German region, Austria surpassed Russia in population and surpassed France in industry. It is a Central European giant.


    The British saw it very clearly, so they encouraged Austria to expand into the Balkans. As long as the main ethnic group did not occupy an absolute advantage, internal consumption was inevitable.


    An Austria with severe internal consumption cannot threaten the British hegemony''s world supremacy, and everyone can be good friends.


    Franz comforted: "The British position was originally what we expected, and it is not ours that should be the headache now. The Kingdom of Prussia also wants to unify the German region. They have less choice.


    Unable to expand into the German region, we can go to the Balkans and open colonies, and Austria''s pace will not stop. "


    This is also self-consolation. Prussia is just an excuse. The Prussian kingdom in this era has not yet unified the strength of the German region.


    Austria has the strength to unify the German region, but the international environment does not allow it.


    The British most likely to stay aloof are strongly opposed to German reunification, let alone Russia next door. How can we sleep on the side of the couch?


    In addition to the German region, Austria can only resolve national conflicts in the country first, and then slowly build up its strength through honest farming.


    The so-called expansion is just to pick up some remnants. In the Balkans, they have to give in to the Russians, and they have to compromise with Britain and France to open overseas colonies.


    Felix proposed: "Since the British opposed the German regional unification, we settled next and how to divide the German region with the Kingdom of Prussia?


    If we can merge South Germany, we will be able to pay some price. We will give up the Italian region in exchange for British and French support and cede Austrian Poland to the Russians in exchange for their understanding. "


    Metternich sighed and said, "It''s not that simple. Many South German states are our allies. How can we expand?


    If we start against our allies, do we still have a reputation? Who dares to ally with us in future diplomacy? "


    If he had known that the international situation would become like this, when the Vienna system was built, he sent the Wettersbach family to Italy, and Austria directly annexed the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    Unfortunately, there is no such thing in history. In order to beware of the French, Austria supported the ally of the Kingdom of Bavaria as a buffer, but now this ally has blocked Austria''s expansion.


    Before the rise of nationalism, everyone did not feel the importance of the main nation. After the Great Revolution, everyone understood the weaknesses of a multi-ethnic country.


    Hungarians want independence, Italians want independence, Poles want independence, Czechs need autonomy ...


    Fortunately, nationalism did not permeate the entire society. It was only the capitalists and some nobles that became independent, and Austria suppressed them.


    The greatest wealth of the South German region is not others, but the 15 million people.


    If the South German state with the same religion, language and culture is merged, Austria''s main nationality can instantly exceed half, and the crisis of division will be reduced to a minimum.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Don''t just think about expansion. To solve the national problem, we can also think of ways internally.


    There are more than 20 million illiterate illiterates throughout the Austrian Empire. How many of these people know which ethnic group they belong to?


    The Ministry of Education compiled a textbook for me and connected me with the ethnic groups in various regions to find out that they are the roots of the Germanic people.


    It really does n¡¯t matter. Just tell me about ethnic integration. I do n¡¯t believe that their ancestors, eighteenth generation, have nothing to do with the German people?


    As long as it is not clear which ethnic group they belong to, tell them that they are Germanic.


    Ethnic minorities with cultural heritage promote the Austrian system to them. It is emphasized that everyone is of mixed blood and has multi-ethnic descent. Naturally, it also includes Germanic descent. If you do n¡¯t believe it, let them go home to find their family history.


    After so many years of ethnic integration, I do n¡¯t believe how many pure-blood nations are there?


    First clear up the ethnic relations, and then promote the German language nationwide. The Austrian language is not promoted, and gradually replace the local dialects. "


    Franz is ready to helplessly. If the main ethnic group is not enough, he will make it himself.


    Whether or not they are really Germanic, try to fumble first, as long as they think they are.


    Fudges are counted one by one. As long as the bureaucrats work hard, the Germanic population will soon expand.


    In history, the Kingdom of Prussia also carried out a Germanicization. Their Germanic people also did not occupy a dominant position, but they dominated by language assimilation.


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 Chapter 115： The poorest compulsory education model

    The bottom line for politicians is usually very low, and Franz''s proposal has no objections. For the sake of long-term peace and order in Austria, it doesn''t matter much.


    Anyway, the high level of the cabinet are nobles from the German region. They are a German people with a strong root. The Germanization movement will not hurt their national feelings.


    However, the Minister of Education was persecuted. It is simple to tamper with the origin of history. It was difficult to tell the history of thousands of years ago. But what the **** is Austrian?


    "His Royal Highness, what is Austrian?" Asked Count Leo von Tus-Hohn, puzzled.


    Franz explained: "The simple promotion of German can easily cause imbalances in other minorities to take care of their emotions.


    I plan to gather Austrian linguists and historians, with German as the core, and the languages ??of various ethnic minorities to create a set of Austrian languages. "


    Prime Minister Felix frowned and said, "His Highness, German is the most common language in Austria. If you come up with another Austrian language, you have to learn it again. Isn''t it too much trouble?


    Moreover, a unique Austrian language will also deepen our estrangement from the German region and benefit the small German renegades! "


    Franz Haha smiled and said, "It depends on how the Austrian language of the Ministry of Education is compiled? If we directly apply German and change only a few strange nouns, it will not affect daily communication, right?


    Isn''t there a difference between German and German? As long as we speak Austrian and German as normal, there is no so-called communication barrier. "


    Everyone''s face returned to normal. If it was just to change an unfamiliar noun that ordinary people would never use in their lives, then there would be no problem.


    The right to speak is in the hands of the Austrian government, and how they change is up to them. Promoting German has become Promoting Austrian, but it''s just a different term.


    Opposition? It seems that at this time, the Austrian opposition was the weakest, and those who dared to make trouble saw God during the rebellion, and the rest remained at the stage of gunfire.


    No one policy can get the support of everyone. Conservative Austria is not France, and the popular revolutionary enthusiasm is not so high.


    As long as their interests are not harmed, the people will not get up and cause rebellion or even rebellion because of such a trivial matter.


    Franz knew that the Austrian language he proposed was only for political shows, and said that the central government attached importance to each nation and respected their language and cultural traditions.


    This does not satisfy everyone, but it is better than not. The languages ??of various ethnic groups are indeed added to the Austrian language, although they are all strange nouns.


    "His Royal Highness, language assimilation is a long-term investment. To complete this project, it will take at least 20 years, and a large amount of money must be continuously invested during this period." Minister of Education Leo-von-Tuss-Hohen The count thought for a while


    Once the unified language and culture are incorporated into the national policy, the voice of the Ministry of Education will greatly increase. In the coming decades, the Ministry of Education will be the most important department in Austria.


    Franz nodded and said: "Of course, I have discussed the issue with the Prime Minister and the government will find a way to solve it.


    This unification of language and culture will be combined with compulsory education in Austria.


    Before implementing compulsory education, we still lacked a large number of qualified teachers, and the Ministry of Education must resolve this issue as soon as possible.


    If the recruitment is not enough, lower the standard for short-term training. As long as the three perspectives are correct and you can master elementary elementary school knowledge, you can get a job. "


    Three perspectives correct?


    What is Sanguan?


    There is no doubt that Franz''s version of society, values, and life is of course.


    To sum up, it is necessary to support the great Habsburg dynasty, to be loyal to the great emperor, to abide by Austrian laws and regulations, and to have no bad habits.


    As long as loyalty is enough, and personal capacity is insufficient, there are ways to make up for it.


    It ¡¯s a big deal to set up a teacher training class. It does n¡¯t matter if it ¡¯s slow. Do n¡¯t let the black horses ruin the next generation.


    Prime Minister Felix said: "Yes, the cabinet has drawn up a preliminary plan to build 3,000 public primary schools across the country to promote universal compulsory education.


    In the new public schools, both Austrian and Mathematics will be offered. Ethnic language courses are also offered in ethnic minority areas, but local ethnic languages ??are elective courses, and entrance exams are not counted.


    Compulsory education in Austria is tentatively set at 6 years, and all children aged 6 to 12 must enter school for compulsory education.


    Teenagers older than this age must be included if they are willing to enter school.


    After the completion of the six-year compulsory education, students with excellent grades can pass the entrance examination to enter middle school.


    For those who are admitted to middle school by their own abilities, those with difficulties in the family can be financed by the government to complete their studies, as is the case with the universities that follow. "


    "Prime Minister, what about the funding? Even if we all use the lowest-grade configuration, the annual expenditure will not be less than 50 million dongs, plus the funding for higher education, I am afraid that education funding will exceed 100 million dongs in the future.


    Tuition fees alone are a mere salary. The government''s fiscal revenue is limited. Even if the Hungarian region is added, the maximum is only 300 million dongs. Can the government devote a third of its money to education? Count Count Leo von Tus-Hohen frowned


    Don''t think that he is the Minister of Education and you don''t care about other issues. Looking at the big picture, it is impossible for the Austrian government to invest one third of its finances in education.


    The Austrian government needs to invest a lot. In this era of weak meat and strong food, it is estimated that blindly investing in education can''t wait for the generation of education dividends, and the country is finished in advance.


    Felix shook his head and said, "Without charging any fees, ordinary people simply cannot afford this expense, and the government will find a way to solve it.


    The Ministry of Education will make a plan as soon as possible. We will calculate the education expenditure for the next year. Starting in 1849, Austria will start compulsory education. "


    The operation of the church is still in the secret stage. Franz''s assassination is imminent. Now that Austria is overwhelmingly stable, naturally there will be no branch at this time.


    Franz said: "Well, the specific funding issues, the cabinet government later held a separate meeting to find a way, today is mainly a matter of implementing compulsory education.


    Austria is not rich, we can only do poor education. With limited funding, train as many talents as possible. "


    This trains talents? Obviously, it is not to train high-tech talents. Franz cannot set such high requirements. Compulsory education only cultivates industrial workers with certain cultural knowledge.


    Even industrial workers who have graduated from elementary school will always have a group of qualified engineers under the huge base. Their maximum growth limit is much higher than that of illiterate people who can only work hard.


    "Yes, Your Highness!" Replied the Minister of Education, Count Leo von Tus-Hohen.


    Compulsory education in Austria is emulating the Kingdom of Prussia next door. The only people who successfully completed compulsory education in this era were the Kingdom of Prussia. Both Britain and France have not yet started compulsory education.


    Learning Prussia on the framework, in the specific details, the two sides are different.


    Compulsory education in Austria at this time is actually poor education. In simple terms, it is how cheap it is.


    According to Franz''s plan, this cheap compulsory education is really not expensive.


    For example, schools can borrow local churches or confiscate the insurgents'' real estate, or they can mobilize the people to build several wooden houses, which can be used first.


    Another example: teaching materials, as long as the teacher has a book in hand. Whether students can get the textbooks depends on the funding situation. The pen, ink, and paper are omitted, and everyone can bring a sandbox to the class.


    The biggest expenses are the teachers'' salaries and the food expenses of the students.


    Franz had experienced hard times before crossing, and he knew that for many people at the bottom, three meals a day was a heavy burden.


    Many parents cannot afford to pay for their children''s food, or else there will not be so many child laborers.


    If the economic conditions are acceptable, who can make a serious effort to let a few years old children enter a dark factory?


    You have to know that the casualty rate of child labor is still high. It is very likely that when you leave in the morning, you will be fine, and you will not see anyone at night.


    Dead is dead, no one will hold the capitalists accountable. At most, they will pay compensation for several years at random, even if it is done.


    In order not to reduce the fertility rate, Franz still decided not to increase the educational burden of parents, the government must take care of the compulsory education stage.


    Anyway, everyone will not be picky in this era, no matter how the school environment is, it is much better than the factory. No matter what, Franz can guarantee that there is enough black bread to keep them from starving.


    Of course, as a high-ranking crown prince, this method is still not recommended by him. It is better to have it from the bottom of the population to be more convincing.


    "Leave the news that Austria is ready to launch compulsory education. We solicit opinions from the people to find the lowest cost and most suitable education model for Austria." Franz said


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 Chapter 116： Disrupting Prussian deployment

    Berlin


    The arrival of Palmerston did not bring good news to Frederick William IV, and the British also stood on their opposite side this time.


    "Your Majesty, the current situation is very unfavorable to us. All European countries are standing on our opposite side. The only Austria among the big powers to support us is only forced by public opinion. They will not provide us with any substantial help." Joseph- Prime Minister von Radovitz frowned


    Russia was singled out on land. Before the end of the Crimean War, no country in Europe had this courage, and Prussia was no exception.


    It is the greatest misfortune of the Prussian kingdom to meet such a neighbor. Since it is not possible to win, it is better to be friends. Prussian relations have always been the most important part of Prussian diplomacy.


    "Is the bourgeois government still not willing to budge?" Frederick William IV asked with concern.


    Radovitz thought for a while and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. Now the morale of the people is rising. After Austria speaks for us, the German states are shaking their flags for us. They are trying to use public opinion to persecute us to war with Russia.


    The bourgeois government believes that the morale of the people cannot be hit now. They want to wait for Austria to resolve internal conflicts and join us in resisting pressure from Russia. "


    Yes, Russia of the European gendarmerie is indeed terrible, not comparable to Prussia. However, this situation will be reversed after the Pu-Au alliance, and Russia will not be able to do one match.


    The question is, why should Austria stand in opposition to the Russians in order to help Prussia expand its territory? Where are their interests?


    Frederick-William IV thought for a while and said, "People who inform us take action, cool down domestic opinion, and tell me that Arnime will stop first. It is not time to challenge the Russians."


    No one expected that the leaders of the liberals were actually kings, and no wonder Prussia was able to reach internal compromises so quickly after the Great Revolution broke out.


    However, people familiar with history know that this time the Pudan war was just a war provoked by Prussia in order to divert domestic contradictions.


    Through the foreign war, the people''s attention was successfully shifted out, creating favorable conditions for the counter-revolutionary group to fight back.


    How can a bourgeois government provoke the Prussian-Russian conflict before its power status has not been consolidated without the guidance of people?


    Whether it is planning the Polish independence movement or launching the Putin war, they are challenging the bottom line of the Russians. Once the guns are burned and the fire goes out, the Kingdom of Prussia will be overwhelmed.


    In order to prevent the situation from getting out of control, Frederick-William IV stopped several times in the middle to ease the relationship. In a way, this was also a Prussian temptation to the Russians.


    Due to international pressure in August 1848, the Kingdom of Prussia made concessions to the Russians, the Putan war entered the intermission period, and the two countries signed the Malmo Armistice Agreement.


    ...


    Vienna


    After receiving the Malmo Armistice Agreement, the Austrian government believed that the Putin war was over, the Prussian compromise made the nationalists in the German region very dissatisfied, and Austria''s plan was successful.


    Only Franz knew that things were not so simple. Through this temptation, the Prussians have obtained the answers they want, and the Russians will not easily fight them.


    The main reason is that the Tsarist government is relatively poor, and the Danish kingdom is also unable to bear the cost of this war. Once war broke out with the Kingdom of Prussia, many Russian plans must be stranded.


    "This truce agreement came too fast. The above clauses are too skewed towards the Danes. This is very wrong. On the battlefield, Prussia has the upper hand, and there is no reason to suffer from this loss.


    Under normal circumstances, as long as the Prussian government insists a little, the Danes will give in, and maybe they can take advantage of it. How can it suffer? "


    Franz said.


    Prussia is also a European power. Although it is only the bottom power, it is also a member of the power club. How can it suffer such a significant loss?


    No matter how heavy the diplomatic pressure of various countries is, and everyone has not interfered in force, why did they make such a big concession?


    Metternich seemed to be thinking about it, but was not sure, so he asked, "His Highness, do you mean that the Prussians have a plot?"


    "Yes!"


    "As the two largest states in the German region, we have always wanted to unify the German region. Did n¡¯t the Prussians want to unify the German region?


    After a series of failures, we found that with the situation in Austria, countries would not let us unify the German region, and finally gave up helplessly.


    But once we have the opportunity to unify the German region, we will not give up.


    Now the Prussians have set off nationalism, preached the idea of ??great unity, and put forward a small German plan without writing. What are these reasons for?


    There is no doubt that the Prussians knew that they did not have the strength to unify the German region, and they retreated to prepare to kick us out and build a little German empire.


    Not long ago we foiled their conspiracy at the Frankfurt conference. Why did Frederick-William IV refuse to acknowledge the Frankfurt conference that clearly favored Prussia?


    Is it really because that crown is not legitimacy? In my opinion, he is afraid. Once they supported the Frankfurt conference, they stood on the opposite side of the German state.


    The power of the Prussian kingdom is limited. They cannot disperse their power. Now they compromise in the war on Denmark. Mostly they want to do things in the German region.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must keep in touch with the governments of various states and countries at all times, and do not let the Prussians find a hole. We can send troops to help them stabilize the situation when necessary. "


    According to Franz''s rational analysis, the advantages of the prophecy were manifested.


    Historically, the Prussians at the moment continued to cooperate with the states of the German region and established the "Three Kings Alliance" in an attempt to replace the Austrian-controlled German Federation and took the first step to unify the German region.


    Although it was later photographed by Austria with a slap and the Three Kings Alliance was dissolved, the status of the Kingdom of Prussia in the German region was greatly improved.


    Even they took advantage of this opportunity to deliberately show weakness, and continued to publicize the Prussian shame of the Olmuts Agreement, which played down the vigilance of the powers towards them.


    These are Franz''s personal guesses, and he is very impressed by the Prussian kingdom''s ability to unify the German region in the slit.


    It''s just that his identity determines his position, and he is not a loyal general fan-Peter III, it is impossible to sit with his **** crooked.


    We can only speculate on the actions of the Prussians with the greatest malicious intent, and avoid leaving the enemy an opportunity.


    With Austria ready, it is not so easy for the Prussians to win allies. When it comes to influence in Germany, Prussia has no way to compare with Austria.


    If the fate is decided by a referendum in this era, Franz can prepare to crown the German emperor, and the Habsburgs have absolute advantages.


    "His Highness, the situation in many states in the German region is now unstable. If the Prussians want to intervene, they will probably draw some states to form alliances with them as a condition to help them stabilize the situation.


    Judging from strength, most Prussians will first draw North Germany, and then infiltrate South Germany.


    As for the unification of the German region, this is mostly just a guise. The unification of the North German region is the limit of the tolerance of all countries to the Kingdom of Prussia. Metternich analyzes it from a diplomatic perspective


    This is true from the current international situation, but it is not certain in the future. Historically, the Kingdom of Prussia used the contradictions between the great powers to defeat the enemy one by one and unify the German regions except Austria.


    Because of the relationship between geopolitics, religion, and economy, it is clear that Austria has the greatest influence in the German region, but the bourgeoisie of the North German states is generally inclined to the Prussian kingdom, giving Prussia a unified mass base in North Germany.


    But now Austria cannot tolerate Prussia''s unification of North Germany so early, which means that the strength of both sides will be drawn closer.


    Franz has not completed domestic reforms, and the rise of a powerful Prussian kingdom threatens Austria''s interests.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds ways to disrupt the Prussian plan and also strengthens relations with the South German state. The government is preparing to negotiate with the Customs Union, and Austria will join.


    If the Prussians obstruct it, they will draw South Germany to restructure the customs union. When necessary, we can split the German Federation! Franz said seriously


    In the North German region, Austria only needs to delay the unification process of the Kingdom of Prussia, and can also exchange interests when necessary. In the South German region, Franz would not let go anyway.


    Even if these countries cannot be annexed, alliances must be established to penetrate politically, economically, and culturally.


    It is a good choice to further deepen the current alliance relationship. When necessary, you can also partner to build a loose federal empire.


    For example, if it was modeled after the Holy Roman Empire, as long as it was unified in name, it would gradually merge in the future by economic and cultural influence.


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 Chapter 117： Ascend

    Time passed quickly, and at the end of August, Vienna became lively as Franz''s ascension ceremony approached.


    Cheers and laughter dilute the shadows brought by the March insurgency.


    The government''s wartime economic system played a big role in restoring the economy, and Austria has shaken off the effects of the economic crisis.


    A large number of state-owned enterprises were born, and the implementation of the Labor Protection Law gave the working class a sigh of relief, and everyone''s lives were much better.


    Thanks to the long-term positive publicity of the newspaper, Franz''s popularity in the folk is still very good, and the public is looking forward to his young monarch.


    The face of the Habsburgs is still big enough. The major nobles in Europe sent heavyweights to participate in the ceremony. For a time, Vienna was full of powerful people.


    Franz finally realized what the lower half of the family was. This really has relatives all over Europe, and the messy relationship is unclear.


    Fortunately, Europe does not care about seniority, otherwise Franz will be dumbfounded, because from different perspectives, the relationship is different, it is possible that one person is yours at the same time: second uncle, third uncle, little nephew, cousin ...


    This is because the situation in the European continent is unstable, and many aristocrats remain in the country to preside over the overall situation, otherwise Vienna will be even more lively.


    The capitalists must be grateful to Franz. His ascension ceremony directly raised the level of business prosperity in Vienna.


    These guests who come to the ceremony are a bunch of big names. How can you bring a few younger brothers when you go out? Now, Vienna has suddenly added tens of thousands of high-quality customers with strong purchasing power.


    On September 1, this commemorative day, God gave his face so much that he seemed to care for his faithful followers.


    Today, the sky in Vienna is extremely high, the air is exceptionally cool, and the wind is exceptionally soft. There is no hot summer and no bitter winter wind, and the earth is green.


    In this beautiful day, Franz ascended the throne of the Austrian emperor in Hofburg, and Austrian history opened a new page.


    How was the sacred ascension ceremony this time? Franz didn''t want to comment. He now only has one feeling-tired.


    First, he walked through the ascension process like a puppet, and then went to receive a group of VIPs, exhausting him.


    In the evening, back in the bedroom, Franz felt only a futility. The magnificent Vienna Palace did not seem to make him feel warm.


    The emperor is destined to be lonely. A great emperor must abandon unnecessary emotions, which are also part of the political system.


    The emperors are lonely in their decision-making and reform, both emotionally and politically. They have also honed a hard heart in loneliness and tempered tolerance in loneliness.


    The European continent is a little bit better, the internal tumbling of the royal family is not so serious. Under normal circumstances, there is no need to worry about siblings usurping power, this is the only good news.


    Franz had good luck. There were two younger brothers and a younger sister below. The younger sister didn''t have to think about it. He met God before he crossed. Naturally, there was no relationship. The remaining brothers The sister relationships are very good.


    In the light of my brother''s use for pits, these two boys, Massimilino and Karl Ludwig, were pushed out by Franz to greet guests, which was also the responsibility of the royal family.


    Even the last sister, Franz didn''t want to ask for trouble. Princess Ludwig Victor is just 6 years old and lively and active. Prank is one of her hobbies.


    Franz, like Father Carl, likes this porcelain doll-like sister very much and is very indulgent to her, which makes Mrs. Sophie who wants to train her into a qualified princess a headache.


    Looking at the extra gifts in the room, Franz''s cold heart melted and opened a beautiful gift box with a fat little clay figure inside.


    The clay figurine wears something that may be a hat or a crown. Who knows?


    Picking up the small note next to it, looking at the content above, Franz felt a little bit crying. According to the letter, this figure is the tall image of Franz in the eyes of his sister.


    The fat of the clay figurine is okay. Inferior products can''t ask for too much. What''s wrong with missing an arm? Is his brother a cripple?


    Franz can only throw this pot to the Renaissance. After the European Renaissance, many European statues were short-armed and short-legged.


    This has not taught the next generation, and incompleteness is beauty, so this piece of Princess Ludwig Victor''s work is no exception.


    After making up his mind to correct this wrong aesthetic, Franz was already lying on the bed and quickly fell asleep. Tomorrow will work, and young people have not yet enjoyed it.


    ...


    The next day, Franz woke up early in the morning as usual, and he saw that he was in a good mood. He woke up in the Vienna Palace and replaced today''s training by the way.


    As one of the three most famous palaces in Europe, Vienna Palace is still very beautiful. What you see and see is the dazzling enamel painted window lattice, and lifelike marble reliefs, like Rodin''s hands, like Mikai''s soul, like Da Vinci''s aura, like Raphael''s free and easy ...


    "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers are asking."


    The maid''s clear voice sounded in Franz''s ears, and he was still a little uncomfortable. He was His Highness before yesterday, and now he has become His Majesty.


    This maladaptation flashed away, and Franz replied, "Please come over!"


    Early in the morning, the Prime Minister Felix brought the cabinet to the door. Obviously, there was a major event, otherwise they would not be so rash.


    "Sit down, Jenny asked the kitchen to prepare more breakfast."


    Franz knows that everyone came so early, and most of them came from hungry belly. As a good leader, he naturally cares about the lives of his subordinates.


    "Say, what happened, you rushed over in such a hurry?" Franz asked


    In order to carry out the ascension ceremony smoothly, the Austrian government is implementing a prudent policy. It can be said that it is Guotai and Min''an, and no major incident will occur.


    Prime Minister Felix replied with a somber expression: "Your Majesty, our secret investigation of church assets is about to be revealed. A related document in the Cabinet was stolen yesterday and is now unknown."


    Hearing the news, Franz''s good mood disappeared for a moment. It was not the time that the news was leaked. The church was so entrenched that an inventory of their assets could not be completed overnight.


    This is not to suppress the insurgents. They can directly arrest people and copy their families. For the people in these churches, the Austrian government cannot be so rude.


    Franz just wanted their money, and even if they died, the people still needed their souls and couldn''t kill them with a single stick.


    After the news was leaked, it was difficult to check it slowly. There are many ways to transfer and conceal property, and let these people react. After packing up the tail, the Austrian government will not get much in the end.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Go ahead, anyway, we don''t expect to drain the church''s oil and water, and confiscate their illegal property and get it back.


    Other good possessions, can''t the church''s land always be hidden?


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs talked with His Majesty the Pope and asked him to give an order that the churches in Austria sell all the land to the government. The money was used to save the Pope ¡¯s military expenses. "


    Opportunity is rare, and now Asylum IX is being driven into exile by revolutionaries. Franz was just crowned yesterday and is now in Vienna. Bare interest exchange, not afraid that he would refuse.


    As for the interests of the Austrian church, what does this matter to the pope?


    The Papal State was the foundation of Asylum IX. The interests of the Austrian church were damaged. The biggest loss was a group of local bishops. It was nothing to pay a little price to regain the Papal State.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied.


    Using the Pope to deal with the church is the best way. As long as there is a righteous name, the Austrian government can easily force these bishops to compromise.


    The Austrian government wants the property of the church, but not their personal property. It is not enough to make them desperate.


    The domestic rebellion has just been suppressed, many people in Austria are killing people, and the aristocrats have awe for the government, which is the best opportunity to start.


    "Your Majesty, it would be better to call the bishops from all over the world to come to Vienna for a meeting in the name of the Pope, and announce to them this decision. Whoever opposes, let Pius IX remove him from the position of bishop." Prime Minister Felix proposed


    Obviously, in the era of the decline of the papal power, the pope is no longer so high. The Prime Minister Felix did not take Asylum IX at all, and if Austria wanted it, it would not be too difficult to change to a Pope.


    The Austrian government now respects Pius IX because it was a pleasure for everyone to cooperate with before. As a Catholic country, respect the Pope.


    After listening to Felix''s words, the "Hongmen Banquet" instantly appeared in Franz''s mind. The bishop was not hereditary, and the Holy See had the right to be fired.


    Although until now most bishop appointments and removals have been decided by the local church, the Holy See has only come to the scene.


    Now that the Austrian government needs it, this right can be returned to the Pope in a short time.


    Those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me die.


    As long as the smart people know that once the protagonist is dismissed, their bad things will be wiped out by the Austrian government in the shortest time, and there is only one word waiting for their result-death.


    "Okay, just do it!"


    Franz nodded and said, "You can solve the problem with a civilized person. Why is it so bloody?"


    The church has a long history of greed and corruption, and he, a pseudo-Catholic, has no intention of clearing the door for God.


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 Chapter 118： Open the door to the Russian

    Franz''s breakfast is very simple. Bread, jam, milk, and some fruits and vegetables are about the same as the middle-class standard.


    It was just that coffee was replaced with milk, perhaps because of the influence of previous lives. Franz had no love for coffee, and even he preferred black bread more.


    The black bread in the court is naturally different from the black bread with the mess added to the outside world. At the request of Franz, it was added with seeds, sesame and walnuts ...


    There are more people today. Naturally, the kitchen preparation should be richer, adding coffee, sandwiches, butter, pastries, and ham.


    Everyone has different taste preferences, and breakfast is also selected according to their own taste. The relationship between European monarchs and ministers is not the same as that in the East. Everyone is very casual when dining, and there is no such cautiousness.


    After breakfast, everyone had a schedule, and they all left to start the day''s work.


    "Your Majesty, your time with Grand Duke Alexander-Nikolaevich is almost upon us," the maid Jenny reminded.


    Grand Duke Alexander-Nikolaevich was the eldest son of Nicholas I, the famous Alexander II in history, who completed the reform of Russian serfdom.


    This is also a hegemony, mastering four foreign languages: English, German, French, and Polish, and is the best-educated of all the Tsars of the Russian Empire.


    Alexander Nikolaevich and Franz have a lot of similarities. They both received military training from an early age. Both of them behaved as soldiers, and they both belonged to the hegemony.


    People gather in groups and groups, and two people who have a common language should become friends. Unfortunately, after the outbreak of the Crimean War, the two sides stood on opposite sides.


    Now that history is about to change, long-distance and close-off attacks are not necessarily correct. Austria in the land of the Fourth World War must have at least one stable ally.


    For now, the best option is Russia. Although the bears are greedy, it is difficult to take advantage of them when they are allies.


    However, the alliance of such an imperial state is more reliable than the British who simply look at the interests. The czar''s personal thinking can sometimes override the national interests, and the possibility of being stabbed by a knife is much lower.


    Franz has decided to give up the struggle for hegemony in the Near East. The Russians want to occupy Constantinople and let them go. The interests of the Balkans are one point at a time, and it does not matter to Austria.


    Of course, the most important thing is because Russia has the same internal contradictions. It is already a paper tiger that is strong in the outside world. It cannot be really big until the internal problems are solved.


    ...


    In September in Vienna, the wind is cool after the autumn, the rain is cool after the autumn, and the weather is cool and nice. The earth presents a gratifying harvest scene, which makes people feel refreshed and entertained. But at the same time it makes people feel lost and calm.


    People who can talk on an equal footing are naturally very casual. It is not the first time that Alexander has come to Austria. He visited Vienna as early as 1838.


    It was just that Franz was still a little boy, and the two sides had met and had a little impression of each other, but there was no friendship at all.


    As Emperor Franz could no longer be a tour guide for others, of course, if the visitor is a beautiful princess, exceptions should be made.


    Alexander has already come into contact with Russian government affairs, and the crown prince also has a great say in politics. This time the two met because of politics.


    After a brief greeting, the two sides entered the subject of today''s conversation.


    "Russia and Austria have a long history, and we need to have more in-depth communication on international issues to achieve win-win cooperation as much as possible.


    The Ottoman Empire is declining. Russia and Austria should reach an agreement on the Near East issue as soon as possible to avoid leaving opportunities for Britain and France. Franz suggested


    Compared with the Ottoman Empire in its peak period, the Ottoman Empire in this period is indeed declining, but the nature of their external strength and doing nothing has not been exposed, and the powers have not set off a wave of dividing the Ottoman Empire.


    "Of course, the Ottoman Empire is our common enemy, and it is natural to strike the enemy fast. They are undergoing internal reforms, and once the reform is completed, they are not so easy to deal with." Alexander said seriously


    "Are the Russians ready to take action against the Ottoman Empire now?"


    This doubt flickered in Franz''s mind. On average, the Russian-Turkish war was once every ten years, and the time was about to be reached again.


    "That being the case, it is better for Alexander to divide the sphere of influence of the two countries in the Balkans first, so as not to cause unnecessary conflict and affect the relationship between the two countries." Franz proposed


    Parting the Balkans? Alexander''s face changed, which meant that Austria was no longer opposed to Russia''s expansion into the Near East.


    Soon Alexander wanted to understand that the Austrian war that had just ended, because of British intervention, Austria gave up expansion in Italy.


    Then there is little room for Austria to choose, either to continue to unify the German region west or to advance to the Balkans.


    If the German region is so well unified, the Habsburgs would have unified Germany long ago, so why wait until now?


    In order to unify the German region, the Habsburg dynasty was defeated without losing the empire. A large part of the decline of Spain is that it took too much money to participate in the dogfights of the German princes and did not develop industry.


    "No problem. In order to rescue the people of the Balkans from the evil Ottoman Empire, our two countries must cooperate sincerely," Alexander said cheerfully.


    Obviously, the negotiation of specific interest-sharing cannot be completed in a few words. Even if it is because of this problem, it is not surprising that the two countries have talked for two or three years.


    "Rescuing people in the Balkans is important, but the friendship between our two countries is equally important. I recommend supporting each other''s core interests, and if there is a conflict, you can make up for it elsewhere." Franz proposed


    "Is Austria willing to support Russia''s acquisition of the Black Sea Strait?" Alexander could not help asking.


    The Black Sea Strait is not just Constantinople. The Russians need to go further. Even the Asia Minor Peninsula needs to pay attention.


    "Of course, Austria has no interest in the Black Sea Strait. This is not our goal. As an ally, we have no reason to hinder the actions of the Russian Empire!" Franz said briskly.


    He was not afraid of the greed of the Russians, or of the Russians being indifferent. Now that the European and British sides of the European continent are side by side, relying on the prestige of the anti-French war, the Russians claim to be Europe''s first army power.


    Strength + benefits are the best catalyst for ambition. Watching the British open up colonies overseas to make a lot of money, the Russians are no longer willing to control only land power.


    Russia''s sea area is very large. Unfortunately, most of the area is ice-cold. Ports in the Arctic Ocean are frozen for a long time every year, and there is no environment for the development of the navy.


    The only areas where naval development is possible are the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. The Russians'' actions in the Baltic Sea have failed. Now they have set their sights on the Black Sea.


    Don''t worry, anyone with a bit of military knowledge knows that the Black Sea Strait controlled by the Ottoman Empire is blocking the way, and Russia must kick this stumbling block before heading for the ocean.


    Hearing a definitive answer, Alexander''s heart was not as calm as he was.


    Austria actually lifted restrictions on Russia, which is different from history. In this space and time, Austria did not ask Russia to suppress the domestic revolution, and naturally did not need to make compromises.


    "Franz, Austria. This is a complete change in national policy. What do you want to achieve? Danube?" Alexander asked.


    No wonder Alexander is so excited. With Austrian support, who can stop Russia from gaining the Black Sea Strait?


    The French are still busy fighting, and even the Sardinian kingdom, which is close at hand, has no time. How can it be considered to prevent the Russians from joining the Mediterranean hegemony?


    Ottoman? British?


    No, even if the British support the Ottoman Empire, the Russians do n¡¯t bother, do n¡¯t say that the Russians did not break them, and the Russians on the land have unprecedented confidence.


    "This issue, I suggest let the people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs talk, our status is not suitable for arguing for interests." Franz reminded


    His Austrian emperor was okay, and he could be the master, but the crown prince Alexander was not necessarily.


    Without the Tsar''s authorization, even if an agreement is reached, who knows if things will change? Where will Alexander''s face go?


    If the two sides have reached an agreement now, and the Russians are fast enough, maybe the French have occupied Constantinople before the internal problems are solved, and the subsequent historical trend is likely to be reversed.


    Unless the Russians open up and defeat the British at sea, then Franz admits that he will obediently bear the bear, this possibility is no greater than the chance of winning the World Cup.


    Otherwise, it is estimated that Britain and France will have to consume it with their strong capital and the Russians. In the end, most of them will be defeated.


    This is what Franz wants to see most, whoever wins or loses is in Austria''s interest.


    The Russians lost, and Austria had the opportunity to expand further in the Balkans; Britain and France lost, and Austria, an overseas colony, could get one more.


    ...


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 Chapter 119： Hongmen Banquet

    The meeting between Franz and Alexander still achieved constructive results. Russia-Austria relations quickly began to heat up, because the small contradictions caused by the Putin war disappeared.


    Kingdom of Sardinia


    The Austrian army is packing, the armistice treaty has been signed, half of the war compensation has been paid, and the rest is also guaranteed by the British government.


    Franz didn''t mean to cheat. If possible, he didn''t mind the immediate withdrawal of the troops. The army was expensive.


    However, since the occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, it is naturally impossible for the Austrian army to go away. It is impossible for Qiu to commit no crimes, and almost all soldiers are now returning with a full load.


    There are too many spoils, and it is very troublesome to carry them. If you sell them on the spot, in the Kingdom of Sardinia, which has just been baptized by war, you can''t sell them at all, and some products cannot even be found by buyers.


    Marshal Radsky is a good marshal. In order to protect everyone''s interests, he immediately decided to transport it back to the country for sale, and then everyone would divide the money.


    ...


    A major officer in the Turin industrial zone was commanding: "Tom be careful, these machines are babies, it is said that they are worth tens of thousands of dongs. You ca n¡¯t turn it into scrap iron. Then we ca n¡¯t make enough freight. ! "


    "Relax, Major. These darlings, I dare not let them break." Tom replied


    Bandits are like combs, soldiers are like crickets.


    Since the decision of the Vienna government to abandon the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Austrian army has fully exerted its subjective initiative and began to make a fortune.


    Of course, ordinary people are too lazy to grab it, they wo n¡¯t squeeze out oil and water, and they waste time.


    The gains of robbing a nobleman or capitalist are greater than the gains of robbing a village. This multiple-choice question is easy to do.


    Marshal Radsky is strict in governing the army. Everyone is organized to make a fortune. Each army has divided its area and started to operate.


    This also needs to test professional knowledge. The European army has always had a tradition of looting. The Sardinian kingdom has been patronized by the French army many times in the anti-French war.


    In the process of robbing and being robbed, everyone also learned to hide wealth.


    Don''t worry about real estate and land. These real estate that can''t be taken away are very safe. Everyone should be careful about how to hide cash, antique calligraphy, etc. that are easy to carry.


    Nobles and capitalists are not stupid, they start to hide their goods before the enemy arrives. Anyway, as long as they do not resist, the army usually only robs and does not kill.


    How much you can hide is your own ability. Those with experience know that they need to hide some of the most valuable goods and leave some cash outside for robbery by the soldiers.


    If all were hidden, most of them would be lost, how could the soldiers give up? Get anxious, what if someone severely confesses?


    Copying is not Li Zicheng''s patent. Many people have done this kind of thing, but others are not as fierce as he is.


    A person with such discipline in Franz would naturally not let the Austrian army do such a non-technical thing.


    Before the operation, people were sent to train the soldiers. For example, the cultural relics in antique calligraphy and painting must be carefully stored, and mechanical equipment must be handled with care.


    What kind of basement, hidden cabinet, empty wall, new ground breaking ... These places where the goods may be hidden are all the targets of the search.


    Nothing is afraid of professionalism. The combat effectiveness of a robbery team with high quality is very good. This is no longer a spoils of war.


    In this era, the Kingdom of Sardinia did not have a railway running through Austria, and the transportation mainly depended on human and animal power. This speed is naturally not fast.


    Since August, the Austrian army has begun transporting these household goods to the country, and it is still working hard.


    A soldier reported: "Major, we found a warehouse with a large amount of triticale, which is said to be stored by a grain merchant."


    The major officer frowned, hesitating, and said, "We have already seized a large amount of food, and now we are about to evacuate, we can''t finish it at all. Seal it there, don''t move it, wait for the order, I will report it first. "


    There is no shortage of food in Austria, and it costs a lot to transport it back from the Kingdom of Sardinia. It earns little money at all, which is a worthless booty.


    ...


    Expeditionary Forces Command, Marshal Radsky has received too many reports of seizing basic materials such as grain, coal, ore, and industrial raw materials.


    For Austria, these things are completely tasteless. They are not profitable at all when shipped back.


    Left to the Sardinian government, he was not reconciled. After this battle, it is not in the interests of Austria to weaken the national strength of the Kingdom of Sardinia for decades.


    Want to destroy it? Marshal Radsky hesitated.


    "Marshal, why don''t you sell this to the merchant?" Lieutenant General Edmund Leopold Friedrich proposed.


    Robbery must also be divided into objects. Naturally, foreign companies such as Britain and France are not within the scope of the robbery. Of course, this is limited to big businessmen with backstage, and small businessmen grab it.


    After the Austrian army occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia, there were businessmen who wanted to buy the loot of the Austrian army, but because the bid was too low, Marshal Radsky did not want to suffer this loss, and chose to ship it back to the country to sell.


    Marshal Radsky hesitated for a moment and said, "Sell it!"


    You ca n¡¯t live with anyone, you ca n¡¯t live with money. With so many basic materials, no matter how cheap they are, they add up to a lot of numbers.


    What would happen to these materials when they fell into the hands of these foreign merchants, Marshal Radsky was too lazy to think about it, it would not be a good thing for the Kingdom of Sardinia anyway.


    ...


    A religious feast is taking place in the Stephen''s Cathedral in Vienna, and Pope Pius IX "participates" in the meeting himself.


    It is true that he attended the meeting. Although he is the leader of the religious world, he is in peace, although he has not yet been deceived by dogs, he has also lost his authority to say nothing.


    Faced with the conditions offered by the Austrians, he could not find a reason for refusal.


    The Holy See ¡¯s headquarters fell, and in order to recapture the headquarters, it was logical to sell a portion of the teaching property to raise military expenses.


    Who dares to oppose it is that there is not enough religion in God. An unreligious clergyman is not qualified to continue serving God.


    This is only the view of Pius IX, which is very unreasonable to many Austrian bishops. With so many industries in the Holy See, why sell everything they own?


    "Don''t make a noise, this is an order. If anyone opposes the restoration of the Holy Land, I will now lift his bishop position!" Pius IX threatened


    It is estimated that the dismissal is only the first step. If it is not possible, there will be another penalty, which is miserable.


    They were not Protestants and could use the Pope''s orders as toilet paper. It is not a vassal of one party, and can directly lead troops to Rome, threatening the Pope to revoke the order.


    People blinded by their interests are never lacking in this world, and Bishop Monterey is one of them.


    Unlike the veteran bishop who has already had enough money, he has just come to power. For this position, Monterey has taken all the net worth, and hasn''t had time to pay back?


    At this time, it is necessary to sell teaching property on a large scale. Isn''t this to break his financial path?


    Glancing at the audience, he saw that all the bishops were angry, and his courage came up.


    This is not the Middle Ages, why is the Pope so cowardly?


    "Her Majesty, the clergy also have to eat. If we sell the birth, what shall we eat?" Monterey asked.


    "As servants of God, we are not greedy for pleasure. The church''s income is enough to sustain the clergy." Pius IX said indifferently.


    The church is not without business. In a country with a strong atmosphere of faith, Austria will not lack believers to raise funds.


    Monterey continued to argue: "However, Her Majesty, the church also needs to operate, and if funding is insufficient, we will not be able to guarantee that the people''s faith will not be reduced."


    Pius IX said piously, "As a devout believer, you must overcome these difficulties. If you are not capable of this responsibility, let the capable person do it!"


    Those who were about to help out quickly chose to shut up. This is obviously the Austrian government''s attention to the wealth of the church, and Pius IX has sold them to regain the Papal State.


    Not to mention the removal of a bishop, even if all of them are removed, it is a minor problem. Without a divine aura, they are not adversaries of the government.


    Seeing the original indignant bishops calmed down, Monterey knew he was finished.


    Accidentally, it turned out to be the chicken among the tamarins. At this time, he had no courage to justify.


    If you confess your guilt, you can take it lightly. If you continue to fight, it will be light to die, and the whole family will be unlucky.


    Don''t think that there is no strain in Europe. Even if you ca n¡¯t reach the nine members of the strain, it ¡¯s still necessary to crack down on his family.


    Looking at Monterey, who pleaded guilty, Pius IX was very satisfied with his prestige.


    After no objections, Prime Minister Felix was called out.


    Under the testimony of God, the Austrian government, represented by Pius IX on behalf of the Holy See, and Felix, signed a transfer agreement.


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 Chapter 120： disarmament

    With the cooperation of Pius IX, the Austrian government successfully persuaded the bishops, and naturally, one layer after another.


    D?


    There are many clergy who want to be bishops.


    Even if most of the teaching assets are lost, the church is still a wealthy unit, with a lot of public funds available for their consumption, and no supervisory staff.


    Franz has always pursued the principle of persuasion. This time the transaction with the church was also fair trade, which was confirmed by Pope Pius IX himself.


    It is natural to persuade clergymen who do not understand, if not, continue to do ideological work, die-hards criticize education, and finally help them get rid of bad problems.


    After the removal of one archbishop, 18 local bishops, auxiliary bishops, and more than a hundred priests who were not religious enough, everyone actively cooperated with the government to complete the transfer.


    Under normal circumstances, after the clergy is deemed to be ungodly, the end must be tragic.


    But this time, Franz begged them. All they need to do is prove themselves to be a devout believer in the battle to regain the Papal State.


    Able to solve church problems without bleeding. This made the Austrian government realize the importance of the Papal State. The presence of a pro-Austrian pope will help the Austrian government manage the clergy.


    Simply put, just to see which bishop is upset, throw him to the Papal State to serve God. For example, guarding the Holy Land is a very promising job.


    If you take advantage of it, you have to deal with it. The Pope IX has done everything. Now it is the Austrian government''s turn to pay.


    Franz hates wages so badly that he won''t become the person he hates most.


    "What happened to Marshal Radsky, do you need to redeploy troops from the country?" Franz asked


    "His Majesty, the withdrawal from the Kingdom of Sardinia will soon be completed. The frontline army is very morale and can continue to participate in this operation.


    However, Marshal Radsky suggested that these soldiers be returned, and some soldiers be reassigned to intervene in the Papal State. "Prince Wendi Schgrez replied


    Obviously, he was a little dissatisfied with Marshal Radsky''s suggestion. It would be simple to call it back and it would be troublesome.


    High morale is natural. The Sardinian army can only be regarded as soft persimmons. They have hardly ever fought hard battles, and they have pushed them all the way.


    Troops have not suffered much casualties, but the loot is very generous. Even if they are sold at a discount, at least each soldier can be divided into several hundred shields, which can be equivalent to the income of ordinary people for several years.


    (1 shield is about 11.69 grams of silver)


    In addition to this unexpected fortune, the land promised by Franz is also about to be fulfilled. Such a tailwind, the soldiers are naturally willing to fight.


    After thinking about Marshal Radsky''s suggestion, Franz felt that it was very necessary to let the domestic recruits go on the battlefield. Anyway, there is no danger, it should be training.


    Mainly for the Vienna City Defense Forces, they are holding the best weapons for preparation. Because of their lack of combat experience, they are likely to be the bottom of the Austrian Army.


    Franz made an excuse and said, "The soldiers at the front have been fighting for nearly half a year, and it is time for them to trim.


    According to Marshal Radsky''s advice, recruit some recruits from the rear to replace them, and send the Vienna City Defense Forces for practical training. "


    Purely from a military point of view, if a unit fights for six months in a row, then even the elite units will feel tired.


    The Oscar war fought for four to five months in nominal terms. In fact, it took less than a month for the two sides to actually fight each other, and the Austrian army pushed back from Venice to Turin.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Replied Prince Windisch Graz.


    These are minor issues, and naturally, no one will refute Franz''s face.


    Intervening in the Papal State is more a matter of deterrence by force, and there is little chance of a real war.


    Although the Revolutionary Party government now controls the regime, there are still some troops in the country that support the Pope. The indecisive bourgeois regime fears that it will cause civil war and has not yet carried out a major cleansing of the army.


    The Prime Minister Felix said, "Your Majesty, the domestic situation has stabilized, and the international environment is also very beneficial to us.


    To continue to maintain such a large army, the government''s financial pressure is a bit heavy, and the cabinet suggested demobilizing some officers and soldiers to invest the saved expenses in restoring production and construction. "


    Expansion during the war and disarmament after the war is normal.


    Although the situation in Europe is not very peaceful at the moment, it is all caused by the revolution. Contradictions between countries have not yet erupted. Against this background, the possibility of war between major powers is almost zero.


    "How many troops does the government plan to withdraw?" Franz asked with concern.


    Felix said with confidence: "Considering that we will soon send troops to interfere in the Papal State, the government proposes to withdraw 100,000 troops this year and 130,000 troops next year. Our final total strength will remain at about 350,000. . "


    The disarmament was mainly regular troops. Troops temporarily recruited locally were repatriated after the war.


    Now many places are still doing resettlement work, which is also the first of Franz. Prior to this, there was no such thing as relocation resettlement in Austria.


    The government now has a large number of industries. Under the planned economic system, there are naturally enough positions to house these people.


    It is worth noting that almost all soldiers who received a large amount of land rewards chose to go home and plant land.


    In this era of factories, it is not a good place for most people. If there are choices, most people are unwilling to be a worker.


    The same is true for state-owned factories, which are only slightly more popular than private factories, and you don''t have to worry about bosses defaulting on wages here.


    After all, from the beginning, these state-owned factories were piecework systems, and they had to work hard to get more. There was no room for them to hang around. Naturally, they were equally tired.


    At this time, Franz had to be grateful that he had a clear mind and had not blindly annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, otherwise he would cut a Mao army, or continue to expand it.


    One hundred thousand Austrian troops can destroy the Sardinian kingdom, but if you want to rule the Sardinian kingdom, two or three hundred thousand troops may not be enough.


    This is the aftermath of the nationalist awakening, and it is difficult to rule the place without any major cleansing. The best way is to pack all the local people away and the place is stable.


    If in the 21st century, relocating five or six million people at a time is not a big deal, as long as you are willing to throw money at it.


    But it is still the mid-nineteenth century. Even if the Austrian government does nothing, it organizes ships to transport people every day. Without five or six years, this task cannot be completed.


    Everyone was sent away, and in the end there was a piece of land with no resources and no industry, no industry, no industry. What was Franz doing?


    With that effort, it would be better to open up the colony, and even if only 1% of the financial resources are invested, you can harvest N times the land of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez objected: "Prime Minister, we are negotiating with the Russians and it will not be long before an agreement is reached.


    At that time, we will inevitably send troops to the Balkans. This time will not be too long. Now that disarmament will be expanded again, will it be time?


    Once we can''t make a quick decision, we will stand deadlocked with the Ottoman Empire, and British and French interfere, our interests will be difficult to protect. "


    It is indeed an opportunity for Austria to expand into the Balkans now.


    Not long ago, the Austrian government made concessions to the British on the issue of the Kingdom of Sardinia and gained British support for Austria''s expansion in the Balkans.


    In order to provoke the contradiction between Russia and Austria, the British were rare and generous. They all agreed on Austria''s interests in the Balkans, and the two countries also reached a memorandum.


    Palmerston never dreamed that the Austrian government would trade with the Russians. After all, if the Russians occupied the Black Sea Strait, Austria''s interests in the Mediterranean would also be affected.


    If the Russians had grown larger in the Mediterranean, Austria would have been trapped in the Adriatic Sea, losing strategic initiative.


    These issues have been worried by senior Austrian government officials, but they were finally convinced by Franz.


    The reason is very simple, the Russians cannot win the British at sea, and the British Mediterranean fleet can block the Russians in the Black Sea.


    Prime Minister Felix shook his head and said, "Who said we are going to join hands with the Russians to start a war?


    Austria has just experienced a civil strife, and the most important thing now is to resume production. Dividing the Balkans with the Russians is only a strategic need. The two sides have set interests in advance, just to avoid conflict.


    Turning the content of the treaty into reality is a future thing, and the Austrian government has no intention of provoking war in a short time.


    We have made it clear to the Russians that Austria needs to recuperate and will not expand in Europe for at least a decade.


    If they can''t help it, they can do it in advance, and Austria can support them in terms of supplies, but they will not participate in the war themselves.


    This is a prerequisite for our signing of the covenant, so you can rest assured that disarmament will not erupt in the short term. "


    This explanation wounded Prince Wendy Schgrez. As the leader of the Near East, he had already begun preparations for war, but now suddenly told him that war would not be fought.


    There is no way that the military has to serve politics.


    Because of the Franz Butterfly effect, the power of the Austrian military has not swelled. Although it has a large say in internal affairs and foreign affairs, it has no right to decide.


    On this issue, Franz supports the government, and Austria''s most important thing now is to cultivate health and develop national strength. The problem of expansion, it is not too late to wait until the strength comes up.


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 Chapter 121： Swiss mercenaries

    Whether the military wants it or not, Austria''s disarmament resolution is thus finalized. The government''s focus has shifted from military to local construction.


    On top of this, the more important national policy is compulsory education. In order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the bureaucrats, Franz decided to adopt the assessment system.


    That is: link the effectiveness of compulsory education with the promotion of officials.


    The core of this is the promotion of the Austrian language. After all, the purpose of this compulsory education is not simple. It is mainly to unify the language and culture and lay the foundation for national integration.


    "Are the statistics on the assets purchased from the church?" Franz asked with concern.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl replied: "Your Majesty, statistics are still in progress, and many of these assets are complex and difficult to value.


    According to preliminary statistics, there are approximately 4.78 million hectares of land, including cultivated land, forest land, grassland, etc .; there are 386 large and small mines, including gold, silver, copper, iron, coal and other minerals; real estate shops, houses ...


    Franz nodded. These assets are indeed not easy to value. Those in cash and antique calligraphy have long been divided up by the clergy.


    Even if art remains, it is placed in the church, and the Austrian government cannot pick it up.


    Many of these real estates were turned into the private property of some clergy, but they were forced to surrender under pressure from the Austrian government.


    It was impossible for them to choose. The real estate could not be hidden at all. If they did not hand it over, they would go to the Papal State to serve as a death squad.


    "The value of these assets is slowly calculated. Let''s first estimate the annual income, how much is it?" Franz asked


    "About 80 million dongs, this income is stable, and basically does not change much." Carl replied


    This number did not surprise everyone. Since ancient times, religion has been a wealthy unit, especially in monotheistic systems such as Europe. The church is often richer than the government.


    They have many privileges, such as exemption from church property, and free control over the donations of believers.


    This is also after the religious revolution. If the church controlled more than half of the European continent in the Middle Ages, the king and emperor must be attached to them.


    "What about tithes?" Franz continued to ask.


    By the mid-19th century, tithes in Austria were not exclusive to the church, and monarchs and great aristocrats would share their benefits.


    After the education surcharge is changed, this money will directly enter the Ministry of Finance ¡¯s pocket, and naturally there is no sharing.


    Tithes originated in the Old Testament era and have continued since, mainly for agricultural products, including cereals, wheat, fruits, vegetables, and livestock.


    The tax rate is fixed at 10%. According to Franz''s knowledge, even in the 21st century, there are still some places that collect this tax.


    The earliest abolition of the French, the era of the 18th century Revolution, and the abolition of European countries in the 19th century, the British received in 1936.


    "Your Majesty, the tithe in Austria is between 80 million and 100 million dongs, but considering the actual situation, we may not be able to directly change to education surtax." Carl thought for a moment


    "Why?" Franz asked


    "Your Majesty, all Austrian citizens of compulsory education benefit together. If we collect education surcharges, it is only targeted at farmers and nobles who own land, which will be unfair."


    Franz instantly understood that the name of the tax cannot be changed, and social influence must also be considered.


    If it is changed to education surcharge, then it must be collected for all industries, otherwise do not expect the nobles to pay taxes honestly, and it is easy to stimulate social contradictions.


    If Austria imposes education surcharges on all industries, they must reduce their other taxes, otherwise they will exceed their economic affordability.


    On the surface, the meat is in the pot. It doesn''t matter if you change it, in fact, it is difficult to implement.


    First of all, it is the bottom working class who can''t accept this tax. Their income is limited, so it''s easy to loosen them up. Then there is an additional education tax, which is immediately prototyped again.


    This kind of thing can''t be done, Franz still doesn''t want to die, and he loses the people''s heart that he has hardly accumulated.


    "What advice does the Treasury have to avoid this problem?" Franz asked with concern.


    Carl thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Finance recommends that the tithe should still be collected by the clergy, and there is no need to change the name. The Ministry of Finance sends someone to supervise it.


    We can ask His Majesty the next order to hand over all Austrian tithes to the government to finance education. "


    Well, the Austrian government is ready to turn the Holy See into their subordinate organization, and the hatred has let the church do it.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Well, let''s put the issue of education surtax first, and let the church continue to collect tithes."


    He really couldn''t find a reason to refuse. For the compulsory education in Austria, let the church continue to carry it.


    Anyway, God and his elders have great powers, and some complaints can be resisted. They have been charged for thousands of years, and they don''t care about collecting them for decades.


    When the Austrian government becomes rich, find a reason to abolish it.


    It is not only the Catholic Church that has been followed by the Austrian government, other churches have not escaped.


    It''s just that these churches are not mainstream, their influence is not enough, their financial resources are naturally limited, and they can''t search for much wealth, which is not worthy of Franz''s personal attention.


    ...


    On November 2, 1848, at the invitation of Pope Pius IX, the Austrian government dispatched 80,000 troops to help mediate internal rights disputes in the Papal State.


    This was naturally opposed by the bourgeois reactionary regime, the anti-Austrian movement in Italy rose again, and numerous nationalists gathered in Rome in an attempt to deter the Austrian army with their actions.


    The end result was that Pope Pius IX ordered-kill, and the heroic Austrian army sent them to God.


    On November 7, 1848, the Austrian army launched an offensive against the reactionary regime, killing more than 8,000 people on the spot and capturing more than 30,000 captives. It physically damaged the Italian nationalists.


    The base of Italian nationalism is in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Sardinia was destroyed once by Austria, and the backbone of nationalist thought was physically damaged.


    The Charlie Albert government, who has just returned to the Kingdom of Sardinia, has been frightened and never dares to wave again.


    In order to preserve their rights, they were holding British thighs and suppressing domestic radicalism, for fear of stimulating Austria and causing disaster.


    Disappointed Italian nationalists rushed to Rome, where they planned a final counterattack in an attempt to keep the last base.


    The end is naturally tragic. Pope Pius IX returned to Rome. The first thing he did was to suppress this group of nationalists.


    The unification of the Italian region, Pius IX is also willing, but the prerequisite must be the unification of the Papal State under his leadership. If this is not possible, then the preservation of the Papal State is the number one priority.


    Among the Italian states, the Kingdom of Sardinia has the strongest strength and the best development. Many nationalist elements support the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    In Pius IX''s view, this is a naked betrayal, as bad as the Revolutionaries. Now that he has the support of Austria, he is naturally going to kill.


    Killing may not solve the problem, but killing is indeed the best way to physically destroy the enemy. After the **** suppression, the situation in Rome stabilized.


    After the recapture of Rome, the Papal army fell to Pius IX as a matter of course, and the subsequent battles did not require the Austrian army to fire.


    While in Vienna, Franz gave a puppet idea to Pius IX, suggesting that he disband a part of the army and use the saved expenses to hire Swiss to defend the security of the Papal State.


    This is a precedent. However, Swiss mercenaries have spread throughout the European continent, and the battle has been widely recognized by everyone. They also often undertake some tasks of defending the country or attacking a certain country.


    Since the 16th century, the Pope Guard has become Swiss, and the Swiss have gained respect through practical actions.


    In 1789, at the Palace of Versailles, 138 Swiss mercenaries swore to defend Louis XVI, and none of them chose to escape.


    Asylum IX, who had experienced a coup, naturally followed the good. If Franz recommends German mercenaries to him, it is likely that he will worry about whether there is any conspiracy in it.


    But when he changed to a Swiss mercenary, he was not worried at all. Everyone knows the grudges between the Habsburgs and the Swiss. Although the relationship has now been eased, most Swiss still do not buy the Habsburgs.


    Under Franz''s butterfly effect, from now on Roman guards are no longer Italians, but Swiss mercenaries who are brave and valiant.


    With these thugs who are desperate for money, the authority to protect the Pope of the Ninth has been greatly strengthened.


    Other armies may sympathize with the revolution and even support the revolutionary party, but these foreign mercenaries from Switzerland have no interest in the revolution.


    Of course, this is the future. His Majesty''s Swiss Corps has not yet had time to form, and the force in his hands is still the Papal Army.


    As for this army, Pius IX did not trust it, and all sent out to suppress the insurgents. Now it is the Austrian army that is protecting him.


    Vatican


    A cardinal said happily, "Your Majesty, we have contacted three Swiss mercenary regiments willing to accept our employment, with a total number of more than 2,000."


    Pius IX nodded with satisfaction. The Swiss mercenaries were a little more expensive, but they paid a penny and a lot of money. These people were more loyal and reliable than the outside Papal army.


    Think about it. If Louis XVI originally had 138 Swiss mercenaries, but 1,380, would he be sent to the guillotine?


    I''m afraid he had already covered him and killed the siege, and had called up the royalist army to suppress the rebellion.


    Another example is King Louis-Philippe, who was just overthrown. If he had a Swiss mercenary regiment in his hand, he would have suppressed the revolution long ago. Where would he need to flee?


    Think again about your own experience. The Pope IX found that if there were 2,000 Swiss mercenaries at the beginning, the revolutionaries who had long been killed would be tumultuous. Where else would he need exile?


    The more you think, the more crooked you will naturally be.


    Pius IX has forgotten that as a king, all who need foreigners to protect themselves are enough to show how failed they are.


    This means extreme distrust of the subjects, and after losing this trust, the relationship between monarchs and ministers can no longer be close.


    But this question doesn''t matter to the pope. Anyway, his throne can''t be hereditary. As long as he has been comfortable, why care about the next so many?


    Pius IX thought for a while and said, "Sign a contract with them as soon as possible, and let them immediately come to Rome to work.


    There is also continued contact with the Swiss mercenary regiment. The strength of a regiment of two thousand or more talents is not enough to defend the Papal State. "


    "Your Majesty, are the Austrians going to withdraw?" The Cardinal asked with concern.


    "Yes, Lieutenant General Edmund has repeatedly urged us to form a loyal army as soon as possible. They also want to rush back to spend Christmas with their family." Pius IX said with a smile.


    Asking the Austrian army to suppress the rebellion, what worries him the most is to ask God to send God easily and difficultly. If the Austrian army depends on it, it will be a big trouble.


    Fortunately, none of this happened. The Austrian army took the initiative to withdraw, which coincided with the asylum of IX, and saved him a big problem.


    The performance of the Austrian army also made Pius IX very satisfied. The army was disciplined and did not harass the place. It even disciplined the robbery and never stretched its hands.


    Perhaps he and the Vienna government cooperated so happily. The Austrian army commander, Admiral Edmund, respected him as Pope and respected him everywhere, and did not cause him any trouble.


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 Chapter 122： Education reform

    The new officer took three fires, let alone the new emperor Franz ascended to the throne, let alone make a little achievement, how can he be worthy of his identity as a traversal?


    "Reform" has become the theme of the government. There are many problems in the Austrian Empire. Even after last year''s Great Revolution, a lot of garbage was cleaned up, but the carrion attached to this Empire is still there.


    Want to cut meat? This hurts so much, Franz said that the current Austrian empire can''t afford to be hurt. Without anesthetics, it would be fatal.


    If he doesn''t plan to die like this, he can only clear the hidden danger little by little. Anyway, the serfs had been liberated, the land problem was solved, and the working class barely filled their stomachs.


    The bourgeoisie and arrogant parties who dared to make trouble, after a lot of cleansing some time ago, have very little left.


    Those who survive are smart people who know what can be said and what cannot be said; what can be done and what can''t be done.


    After undergoing a revolution, the citizens of Vienna have a hatred for the Revolutionary Party. Who dares to propagate revolutionary ideas to them, keep a fat meal, and then send them to the police station.


    So far, the Vienna Police Department has received dozens of such chaotic elements. After being caught in a nest, after several months of law and order rectification, hundreds of people from the chaotic party were arrested, which severely hit the arrogance of the revolutionaries.


    A large proportion of them were young students, which made Franz very angry and determined to reform the Austrian education system.


    Free speech is possible, but everyone must be responsible for what they have said. All nonsense, rumors, and malicious slander must go to prison for reflection.


    Schools are independent of the government and are not subject to the supervision of government departments. Especially universities are the focus of regulation.


    As before the March Revolution, the University of Vienna''s refusal to police inside to arrest the Revolutionary Party is now impossible.


    If it does happen, then I''m sorry for all those who are obstructing the execution of official duties, and go to jail with criminals. The law does not exist in Austria.


    "Count Huo, what is the specific plan of the Ministry of Education to strengthen the ideological education of young students?" Franz asked


    The Minister of Education, Count Leo von-Touss-Huo Heng, responded quickly: "His Majesty, the Ministry of Education has decided to add ideological education teachers in the school, which is responsible for the ideological education of the students. Once there are bad signs, they will be killed immediately .


    In order to strengthen the management of the school, the Ministry of Education decided that the appointment of the main leaders of the school in the future must be reported to the education department for approval, as is the case for private schools.


    The number of students enrolled in a school each year must be reported to the local education department; the faculty and staff employed by the school must be correct in their thinking and have no criminal record.


    In order to strengthen the management of colleges and universities, the Ministry of Education will provide reference for the types of majors offered by schools and the number of students enrolled in each major.


    The Ministry of Education will determine the amount of financial allocation for the coming year based on the performance of each institution. Institutions with frequent problems will be banned and the legal responsibility of those responsible will be investigated. "


    This is to start from the money bag. Education is very expensive. Without government support, it is estimated that most schools will be closed by collecting tuition fees alone.


    In this era, Austria adopted an elite education model. The number of students enrolled in each school was not large. Basically there were only a few hundred people, while the teaching staff also had a hundred or eighty people.


    In this case, there is no appropriation from the Ministry of Education. If the tuition fees in primary and secondary schools are a little bit higher, the students are all rich children, and perhaps they will barely sustain it.


    It wo n¡¯t work when you get to the university. You ca n¡¯t afford experts and professors if you do n¡¯t have the money.


    This is Austria. Don''t expect social donations. Schools that are not seen by the government will not be seen by celebrities.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Regulation must be taken seriously, and it is necessary for the Ministry of Education to guide school admissions.


    Some societies do n¡¯t need so many students, and graduation means unemployment. Is n¡¯t this a mistake?


    While supervising, we must also implement the education responsibility system, in addition to the problems can be held accountable to the person responsible.


    The principal of a school is the first person responsible. As a principal, it is the responsibility of educating every student; in the class, we can implement the teacher responsibility system and designate a teacher to be in charge of a class.


    The specific situation, you determine according to the actual situation. Before the implementation of compulsory education, we must manage the existing schools.


    This management must pay attention to strategies, while ensuring the smooth progress of teaching, we must also strengthen students'' ideological education.


    However, it is not necessary to set up a special ideological education teacher, which can easily cause a rebound.


    We can divide these ideological education into subjects such as history, politics, and language, and list these contents as required content for entrance examinations.


    The Ministry of Education must supervise the entrance examinations so that no one can mess with them. The children of rich people want poor grades, and let them pay a school sponsorship fee if they want to go to school. Don''t let these people mess up our education system. "


    Franz is also on the verge of preventing micro-duration. If he doesn''t leave a way for the rich, they will find ways to erode the education system.


    It doesn''t matter if you don''t pass the exam. You can give the money in. Can you graduate? This is your child''s own problem. It really doesn''t work, and then you can pay for it and sell your child a diploma.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, now that we have decided to make compulsory education universal, are we going to restrict private education? These private schools are always a hidden danger.


    Education is sacred and should not become a tool for some people to seek personal gain! "


    His words are not unfounded. After surveying young students involved in the Vienna rebellion, it was found that nearly 80% of them went out of private schools.


    The young students who often participate in demonstrations are basically students from private schools, and public schools usually prohibit students from leaving the campus during class.


    In other words, the source of revolutionary ideas is mostly spread from these private schools that are independent of the government system, which has a subtle influence on young people''s life concepts.


    It is ridiculous that such private schools also receive education funding from the Austrian government. In the end, the Austrian government gave money, and the capitalists made money and trained a group of anti-government students.


    "This is really a problem, how is the Ministry of Education going to solve it?" Franz asked


    As emperor, he didn''t have all of his own thoughts, and it was just a habit to let his subordinates follow suit.


    If that''s the case, the person below is idle, and he will be exhausted himself. Such diligent emperors are usually short-lived, and there are a bunch of them in ancient and modern times.


    Even more tragic is that if you don''t have enough experience, you can easily do stupid things. After exhausting their lives, the final harvest was laborious and unsatisfactory, the representative being the Emperor Chongzhen.


    One person''s wisdom is always inferior to the wisdom of a group of people. He has specialization in surgery, and professional things are better for professionals.


    The emperor can revise or abolish the plans of his subordinates, but he must not let his subordinates make plans.


    Count Count Leo von Tus-Hoek replied: "Sir, the Ministry of Education is still discussing this issue and there are two options for us to choose from.


    First, it is forbidden for the private sector to continue to build private schools, and the government has invested in the acquisition of established private schools to fully integrate education into the scope of government management;


    Second, stop funding for education in private schools, strengthen approval of establishment of private schools, and strengthen management of private schools. "


    Both models are cracking down on private schools, but the first is more extreme.


    Eating a long meal and a long wisdom, the Ministry of Education is now disgusted with the messy thinking. For this reason, nearly 100 teachers have been fired from public schools, and some of them have been sent to education.


    Franz sneered and said, "Stop funding for private schools. Since private schools are naturally responsible for their own profits and losses.


    An additional investor responsibility system should be added to strengthen the management of private schools.


    If there is a large-scale spread of illegal ideas in private schools, let the capitalists behind the scenes go to prison with the principal! "


    The Austrian government still needs to pay attention to food, and it is impossible to solve the problem across the board. In European society, education in this era was originally a business.


    It''s just that this is a unique business, given different meanings. People who invest in education in this era are definitely not so-called philanthropists, they are all purposeful.


    The children of the people at the bottom are not eligible to study. Even the cheapest church school, they cannot afford even the most basic paper and pen.


    In this environment, who has the ability to fund poor students? This is not one or two, nor is it twelve thousand, but millions urgently need education.


    The reality is far more cruel than what is recorded in textbooks. In this era, Franz is very clear that this is a dark age.


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 Chapter 123： Dark age

    Who would have thought that there would be three or four-year-old child laborers in the capitalists'' factories? Not one or two, but the appearance of hundreds or thousands of people.


    The lives of these child laborers usually do not exceed twenty years. Premature entry into the dark factory will severely damage their bodies.


    Among them, Britain is the craziest. As the starting point of the Industrial Revolution, the British Isles have a small population and limited labor. In order to reduce costs, capitalists have turned their attention to women and children.


    The salary of an adult male worker can hire 2 female workers and 3 to 7 child workers. The younger the salary, the lower the salary.


    Compared with adults, child labor is significantly easier to manage, and suppression of strikes is simpler. There are a lot of child labor in factories where labor intensity is not much needed.


    The source of these child labors is also diverse. One part is that the bottom people are forced to make a living and send their children into the factory. The other part is bought from the trading market.


    Yes, at this time child labor is also a commodity. Orphanages, church relief homes, and traffickers are the biggest sellers, and a small part is sold by their parents.


    The blood factory is the most authentic social portrayal of this era.


    While earning huge profits by frantically squeezing child labor, it has also shaped a gentleman outside, donating money to the church and investing in education, which is well-known for supporting poor students.


    Franz was too lazy to talk about it. Anyway, he didn''t believe that the capitalists would be so kind, just look at the private goods carried in these private schools.


    The advanced nature of the capitalist political system will only be available in the future. Countries of the capitalist system in this era are more severely exploited than feudal aristocracy.


    Since the introduction of the Austrian minimum wage bill, the interest of Austrian capitalists in child labor has greatly decreased, which is also related to national conditions.


    Austria''s industrialization has just begun, the demand for labor is not too great, and the labor force itself is large.


    After the implementation of the "Minimum Wage Law", capitalists found that the remuneration they pay to child laborers has greatly increased, and it is not much lower than that of adults. This temptation is small.


    Especially after the government caught several typical direct penalties and bankruptcy, everyone remembered that Austria also has a "minimum wage law".


    Prime Minister Felix joked: "Your Majesty, the number of homeless children in the country has grown dramatically since we implemented the Minimum Wage Law, and the government has now become the largest nursery in the world.


    According to our statistics, as of three days ago, we had accommodated 38,600 children, and this number is still growing.


    It seems that the capitalists are ready to give up the use of child labor, and now we need to clean up their mess. "


    On the surface, hosting so many orphans is a burden to the government, and it is actually very politically rewarding.


    In ancient Austria, the nobles were deeply influenced by the chivalry spirit, and they were still willing to show mercy to the weak without affecting their own interests.


    Now that the Austrian government has come to accept these stray children, it has occupied the moral high ground in public opinion. By the way, it can also condemn the black capitalists.


    Black capitalists are also politically correct in Austria. As the industrial revolution advances, the power of the bourgeoisie will grow rapidly.


    Now that the Austrian government relies on the aristocracy to suppress the bourgeoisie, it may not be able to suppress it in the future. The bourgeoisie with increasing strength will sooner or later reach out to politics.


    In order to limit the bourgeoisie, it is necessary to prepare in advance.


    Anyway, these are facts. It is their essential job to expose social reality in the media.


    The more black matter and the worse the reputation of the capitalists, the better it is for the Austrian government. In the future, the bourgeoisie will dare to chaos. Franz will not mind letting them teach what is the "iron dictatorship of the Austrian people".


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The question is left to the Ministry of Education, and Count Huo will recruit enough teachers as soon as possible to send these homeless children in for compulsory education.


    The government has set up orphanages in major cities to accommodate homeless children. Some poor families cannot afford to raise children, and they can also receive them. "


    That''s all he can do. After receiving compulsory education, except for that one percent of the day before he can go to middle school to continue his studies, these children are going to society.


    The reality is really cruel. Even if compulsory education is completed, these children are only twelve or three years old. From the perspective of later generations, this is abusing child labor.


    Unfortunately, this is the first industrial revolution. Crows around the world are generally black. There is no way to accumulate original capital. This is also a big improvement compared to entering the factory at the age of three or four.


    ...


    The most important thing in any decree is enforcement. Compulsory education has become the highest national policy of the Austrian government, so it is an inevitable choice to crack down on the use of child labor by capitalists.


    Ban on child labor? This is impossible, not only for the capitalists, but also for the people at the bottom.


    There are many children this year, and it is common for ordinary people to have five or six children, and even more than a dozen children. How can they raise them?


    If Franz didn''t understand the current situation of the society and let the government bear the entire cost of compulsory education, he would blindly enact a compulsory education law, and it would be a human tragedy in the end.


    Vienna


    As the core of Austria and the birthplace of the Labor Protection Act, the Minimum Wage Act was also promoted from here.


    After the Hungarian rebellion was suppressed, the Austrian Empire was peaceful. The government abolished local tariffs, abolished serfdom, released a vast rural market, and Vienna''s industry and commerce began to flourish.


    Looking at the increasing orders every day, Daniel was not happy, but very uncomfortable. As the owner of a hydraulic cotton mill, he is the biggest victim of the Minimum Wage Act.


    The labor intensity of cotton spinning factories is not high. After using machinery, the physical and technical proficiency requirements of workers have been reduced, as long as the joints are ready.


    In order to reduce labor costs, Daniel naturally learned from the successful experience of his British counterparts, hiring cheaper women and children to enter the factory.


    But now it is no longer possible. As soon as the minimum wage law is released, child labor in Austria is not cheap.


    Although the labor cost in this era is low, even if the labor cost is increased, they also have rich benefits. But how can the greed of the capitalists be satisfied?


    Violating the law directly, Daniel didn''t dare. The real example is in front of him. One of his competitors was punished by the Vienna government for bankruptcy because he ignored the labor protection law.


    Looking at the factory director he hired at a "high salary", Daniel asked, "Vissen, is there any way you can reduce the labor cost to me?"


    "Sir, why don''t we also adopt the piece-rate system and formulate a task that the workers can''t complete and deduct their wages at that time?" Weisen insidiously suggested


    Daniel shook his head and said, "It''s useless. I''ve consulted with a lawyer. The government''s reference standards are set by state-owned enterprises. If the piece-rate system exceeds this standard, we have no right to deduct wages.


    Even if a contract is signed, it is useless. The Vienna government will determine it as an invalid contract, and we will face at least a thousand times the starting penalty. "


    Since the March Revolution broke out, the Vienna government has become discordant to the capitalists, and their friendship in the past has no effect.


    By now Daniel had become more cautious in speaking. If he had encountered such a thing before, he would have been connected with his peers to do things, but now he dare not.


    In case he was convicted by the Vienna government of conspiracy and rebellion, his head was about to land immediately. He still remembers the purge in Vienna a few months ago.


    If it wasn''t for his luck, he happened to be ill during that time, and didn''t go to the capitalist party, and he can''t continue to do it now.


    Capital knows no borders, this is the future. In this era, capitalists dare not relocate casually. They went to an unfamiliar place without a back office, and there was no one left to keep your swallowed hair.


    Despite his dissatisfaction with the Austrian government, Daniel continued to do business in Vienna, with less profit and less risk.


    In comparison, Austria ¡¯s labor costs are more harmonious than those of Western European countries such as Britain and France. After all, Austria is a food exporter, and the price level of its means of living is lower, and there is no shortage of labor.


    The highest average wage in the capitalist world is London, which is one-third to one-half higher than Vienna. This is after Austria has a labor protection law.


    There are policies and measures to counter.


    Daniel still thought of ways to reduce labor costs, such as: reducing overtime wages, deducting workers'' time to go to the toilet, and deducting the time when machinery stopped.


    These are routine operations, a little bit worse, and capitalists built free toilets a few kilometers away, and built paid toilets inside the factory.


    Some capitalists even use low-quality fabrics to make overalls and sell them to workers at high prices.


    With high-priced work clothes, naturally high-priced food is also indispensable. Capitalists forbid workers to bring food into factories and then sell them high-value food for profit.


    ...


    In short, as long as it is not possible to do so, capitalists have racked their brains in order to reduce labor costs.


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 Chapter 124： Austrian Civil Service Examination

    The Austrian government has been very busy recently. The war has ended the military merit rewards promised by the government, which must be honored; the industries that have just been taken over from the church must also be managed; universal compulsory education also requires the strong cooperation of local governments ...


    There are many things in the government, and naturally there is a shortage of manpower. Since there is a shortage of people, it is necessary to recruit externally.


    Any kind of talents in this world may be in short supply, except those who want to be officials.


    Of course, there are exceptions if it is in harsh conditions, but it is absolutely impossible to appear in Austria.


    I don''t know how many children of the noble family are at home and are struggling to find opportunities but can''t help but slowly degenerate into a rice bug.


    Now that the opportunity has come, it is natural to join the ruling clique.


    Don''t think that grass-roots civil servants won''t be popular, it will not be easy for the nobles to find a decent job.


    Austria is conservative. Most of the children of the aristocracy cannot afford to work for the capitalists, which will damage their reputation.


    They would rather join the army and slowly climb up rather than holding a generous salary under the capitalists, which would make them feel insulted by their dignity.


    Initially, Franz''s proposal to conduct a nationwide civil service examination immediately met with collective government opposition. After analyzing the actual situation, he gave up this tempting idea with kindness.


    There are not many intellectuals this year. They are nothing more than aristocrats, capitalists, middle classes, and children of ordinary people. If Franz is really there, I dare not use it.


    As a qualified monarch, you must first ensure the loyalty of your people. As far as the ability is concerned, ordinary civil servants need Mao''s ability. As long as the IQ is on the passing line and can execute the orders of superiors, they can be competent.


    So this time, I ¡¯m still choosing among the noble children. If we look at the overall level of the ability of the noble children, they have accepted some of the life experience passed down by their parents, which is not comparable to the outbreak households.


    Of course, the emperor''s face is still to be given, and the official examination is also held, but this is a civil service examination with Austrian characteristics, which excludes most people in the qualifications.


    For example: academic qualifications require starting in middle school, passing social knowledge level examinations, passing political review (correctness of the three perspectives, no record of bad speech, no record of illegal crimes of the three generations of ancestors), industry evasion system (parents, relatives are engaged in industry, children must not Reference to supervisory positions) ...


    If no children of the aristocracy gave the green light and proceeded directly to the second round, then this civil service examination will be fair in general.


    At least in terms of the government''s restrictions, it is still past. After the newspaper published these restrictions, public opinion was uproar.


    To Franz''s surprise, such naked exclusion conditions are, to the outside world, a major progress in the reform of the Austrian government, which is highly valued by public opinion.


    If he wasn''t sure he didn''t control the public opinion, he would suspect that all these praises were all navy.


    There is also no objection. Many young students have opinions. Feeling that their participation in demonstrations and attacks on the government may become obstacles preventing them from applying for civil servants.


    Of course, their opinions can only be grasped in their hearts. Since the Ministry of Education has strengthened the quality management of school education, their schoolwork has increased a lot.


    The magic weapon of the test was cited by Franz into the Austrian education system. The test is conducted monthly, the semi-annual mid-term exam, and the annual exam.


    The results of each examination are publicized. Those who are not afraid of shame can try it. The future graduation certificate will note the results during the school.


    If you fail three times in a row, prepare to repeat. If you can''t repeat the grade, you have to wait for the school to dismiss it.


    Of course, rich and willful locals can continue to play, and do n¡¯t want to repeat the grade to give money. The first time is to pay 5,000 dong to follow the reading fee, the second time to pay 10,000 dong to follow the reading fee, and the third time to pay 20,000 dong to follow the reading fee ... ...


    If you have money, you can buy it all the way. Austrian universities don''t mind selling graduation certificates. If there is enough money, the performance at school can be modified.


    Under the pressure of the Ministry of Education, students in Austria spend every day in "happy" study.


    Dare to skip class? If you are expelled directly, you can try it out. If you are expelled from school, what will happen?


    The most restricted bourgeoisie is collective silence this time, and the Vienna government has not targeted them for a day or two, and a lot of restrictions have been imposed.


    No way, the colleagues planned the **** March Revolution and successfully angered the Austrian government. Although the **** were dead and ran away, but the government clearly remembered the hatred?


    Everyone is a smart man with rich experience in social struggles, knowing that he ca n¡¯t take the lead at this time, even if he has any ideas, he has to wait until the show is over.


    Franz had anticipated these situations in advance, and what worried him most was that some people opposed the privileges of the aristocracy and caused domestic unrest.


    The aristocracy had the advantage in the first round and went directly to the second round, which simply did not leave other people a chance.


    It turns out that he just thought too much. The majority of Austrians are not so conscious. No matter what conditions are set, it is impossible for them to take their turn, and it has nothing to do with hanging up.


    Everyone agrees with the disguised prohibition of capitalists from becoming public officials. These guys are already very dark. If they were to be officials again, what would it be?


    Well, since everyone doesn''t comment, Franz treats everyone as no opinion.


    The matter was so settled, whether it was an exam or a direct interview. Franz was too lazy to ask questions about how to recruit people in various departments. He only needed the results.


    The bureaucrats are not fools. The recruited people are doing things and they are low-level civilian officials. How can it be possible for a group of masters to come in and make a mess?


    If they do not do well, it means that they will be held accountable by superior officials. The Austrian government does not have a temporary staffing system that can be used to top the tanks, and its staff are unfavorable.


    Since Prime Minister Felix came to power, he has purified the Austrian bureaucracy again. At this time, the government''s efficiency has not improved a little bit.


    ...


    Sch?nbrunn Palace, located in the southwestern part of Vienna, was built in the 17th century. It has undergone several expansions in the middle, and it was not completed until the time of Queen Mary Magister Theresia.


    It has 1441 rooms with a total area of ??up to 26,000 square meters and has a variety of regional cultural styles, second only to Versailles.


    Franz was born in Sch?nbrunn Palace, probably due to the memory of his predecessor, and has a unique feeling for it. He has lived here since his succession.


    The palace is dedicated to oriental classical architecture, such as Chinese-style rooms inlaid with rosewood, ebony, and ivory, and Japanese-style rooms decorated with lacquered gold and lacquer.


    The interior decoration of the room is also unified in oriental style, with ceramics inlaid on the four walls and ceiling. Among the dazzling array of ceramic wares, there are Chinese celadon porcelain, Ming Dynasty Wanli colored porcelain plates, and flower vases.


    Take any one of these things before you can cross it, you can get rid of the reeling career, but now it is in front of him in a wholesale style.


    Except for the initial excitement, Franz didn''t feel much. What about antiques? In his status, as long as he used things, in the future generations will be antique relics.


    The premise is that he has always succeeded, and if it fails, the value of these things will be greatly reduced.


    Franz knew that the luxurious Sch?nbrunn Palace was actually a bad project. The Sch?nbrunn Palace at the time of design was comparable in size and luxury to that of Versailles, but due to limited financial resources, the original design failed.


    As a discreet receiver, Franz doesn''t mind completing the original design. Of course, this is a future thing. Now he can''t bear to throw money on it.


    I don''t know since when, Franz likes to drink tea and read newspapers under a huge tree.


    "Your Majesty, Prince Windisch Graz asks."


    The maid sounded crisply, awakening the imaginative Franz.


    "Bring him over, by the way, add a chair," Franz ordered.


    This is his respect for the ministers. In informal occasions, everyone is very casual in discussing matters together. The chairs are placed there and you can sit casually. What do you like about coffee, tea and juice?


    Unless this is the first time, Franz will greet himself. Behind you are all loving and embarrassing, don''t expect your great emperor to greet you every day.


    Regarding Franz''s way of doing things, Prince Wendy Schgrez was very clear. Big nobles naturally have the style of big nobles.


    After the etiquette had passed, he automatically sat on the chair next to him and asked the maid for a cup of coffee before he said:


    "Your Majesty, you see that all government departments are expanding their staff. Our retired officers also need to be resettled. How about letting them fill any part of the post?"


    Out and out, this is a regular operation in Austria. Take Franz''s current cabinet as an example, all of them were from the military.


    This is the choice of the vast majority of nobles in the German region. Adult children have to go into the army once, even if they only serve in name, they must go through the action.


    In the general environment, Wu Zhuanwen naturally has no obstacles. When Prince Wendi Schgrez made this request, he wanted to open the back door.


    "In principle, there are no problems, but what positions they are suitable for, still have to be determined after evaluation." Franz calmly responded


    Prince Wendy Schgrez continued to fight: "His Majesty, these transferred officers are military, they ..."


    "I know all these things. It is for their own good that I feel they should be put in a position that suits them.


    If they are given incompetent positions, I feel that this is not a reward, but a frame for them.


    The Austrian government is no longer the original Austrian government. Every employee in the government is now responsible for his work.


    If something goes wrong because of your own abilities, you will also be held accountable. Do you want these heroes to lose their reputation in the second half of their lives? Franz asked back


    Perhaps he felt that his words were a bit heavy, and Franz added: "Instead of saying this here, the War Department might as well train the retired officers once they have the ability. Can they not compete with others?"


    Preferential treatment? Franz does treat soldiers favorably, but the problem is that the basic principles cannot be lost, and the same conditions can be given priority. If you are weak, you can only do simple work.


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 Chapter 125： Napoleon III came to power

    France


    After the bourgeois republican government suppressed the June revolution, it began to play tricks.


    In order to win over interest groups, the bourgeois government chose to compromise with monarchists and sectarians. First, the economic program of the bourgeois republics was abandoned, and then the fiscal and taxation system of the July dynasty was restored.


    On July 3, the French government announced the abolition of the state-owned railway plan; on July 11, the French government resumed high taxes on newspapers and publishing houses; on August 9, the French government began to restrict the freedom of publishing and assembly ...


    These are nothing, there is no real pain for ordinary people, and some policies also help consolidate the regime. The next thing the French government did was to die.


    On August 30th, the French government began to implement a 45-century tax surcharge;


    On September 6, the French government announced the abolition of the 8-hour work system and the working time was extended to 12-14 hours;


    On September 7, the French government announced the repeal of the Labor Protection Law, the Minimum Wage Protection Law ...


    The French government increased taxes and repealed bills to protect the interests of the working class, which naturally aroused dissatisfaction among the French people.


    The French people are not easy to bully. Workers and peasants whose interests have been damaged must naturally resist. Starting from 9 cases, riots have occurred in 23 provinces.


    With such a deadly government in the next presidential election, the French people naturally used the ballots to **** the bourgeois government.


    Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon III) won a magical 75% of the votes. Under article 44 of the French Constitution, anyone who has lost French citizenship cannot be elected president.


    Louis Napoleon Bonaparte not only lost his citizenship, joined Swiss citizenship, but also served as a special police officer in Britain. However, such a person actually became the president of France.


    It is also funny to say that the aristocrats naturally opposed the Republican government and voted for Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas that they thought could not be elected; the bourgeoisie, whose interests were damaged during the revolution, also gave the vote to Louis- Bonaparte.


    These obviously do not constitute an absolute majority, but after a turmoil, the French farmers remembered the good life of the Napoleon era and supported Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar.


    Of course, the story behind this is not so simple, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas can not only succeed in his position but also requires his own efforts.


    He boasted that he was the heir of his uncle Napoleon I, a resolute defender of "national unity," and also offered seditious programmes to all classes, making promising promises:


    He promised to "freedom of religion" for Catholics;


    Reassure workers ¡°Elimination of unemployment¡±, ¡°Amnesty arrested for June insurgents¡±, ¡°Implementation of labor protection law¡±, ¡°Promotion of eight-hour work day¡±;


    Reassure farmers to "reduce taxes" and "protect private ownership of small land" to "eliminate poverty";


    Use "low-interest loans", "tax cuts" to appease the bourgeoisie, and so on.


    But secretly, Bonaparte was moving around to develop his party feathers; colluding with monarchs and sectarians; buying Moley and Thiers, reusing Persini, and using the "Poitiers Street Committee" of the king For yourself.


    He spared a lot of money. Not only did he spend 300,000 francs, but he also withdrew 1 million francs from a British bank manager to create newspapers, publish brochures, compose music, etc., to build public opinion for his campaign and defeat his opponent. .


    As a result of the British funding, the government of Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte had to fall to the London government in the future.


    The arrival of Louis-Napoleon-Bonabba means that a new internal struggle in the French government has begun again, and it may also indicate a new twist in French-Austrian relations.


    Vienna


    "His Majesty, immediately after the election of French President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, the French government''s peace-loving reason was used to tear up the Fao Mieu. I am afraid it is not good for the Empire." Metternich frowned.


    It was hard to win the French with a Fao Mijo, and it was destroyed by Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The French-Australian Treaty is in the interest of the French, and even if the best opportunity to divide the Kingdom of Sardinia is lost, the French-Austrian Alliance can also help the French government open up its diplomatic dilemma.


    Louis Napoleon Bonaparte is not a fool. He is so eager to tear up the treaty. I am afraid there are other factors behind it. Check to see if the British are making a ghost. "


    John Bull was so unpopular, it became the object of suspicion in the first place.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Metternich replied.


    The international environment that Austria faced during this period was still very easy. Even if the French broke the treaty, it was harmless to Austria.


    Since Franz came to power, the Austrian government has deepened the Russian-Australian alliance and further developed the relationship between Britain and Austria.


    The British had a motive to destroy the relationship between France and Austria, and the British Empire is no longer Great Britain 30 years ago.


    With their strength, their political ambitions naturally increased. If Austria establishes the Vienna system again, they will still be excluded from European politics.


    From the perspective of interests, the Vienna system has stabilized the European continent for thirty years, and Austria is completely making wedding dresses for the British.


    Without the restraint of European affairs, British talents have the ability to expand abroad and build a huge colonial empire.


    "Your Majesty, are we going to take revenge if it is a British hand?" Felix asked caringly.


    "Let''s come to Japan, and we will have a chance to talk again in the future," Franz replied calmly.


    In this era, Austria was not afraid of the British Empire. It was long excluded from the European continent, and the Russians competed with them. The British did not have the power of later generations.


    According to the code of conduct of the great powers, such an event must be revenge. It''s just that Franz is not a man of anger, and in addition to revenge, he can''t obtain practical benefits at all.


    It''s better to remember first, leave this excuse, and give them a trip when the future is profitable.


    ...


    Paris


    After tearing down Faolmeet, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte began to regret it.


    The plot for the Italian region is the need of French internal interest groups, and Faomi is only the first step they took. If not for the June Revolution, France has now occupied half of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Now that he has torn up this secret treaty that is in the interest of France, naturally it has aroused many people''s dissatisfaction. This is undoubtedly worse for Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar, who urgently needs to consolidate the government.


    British support is really important, but it is no more important than interest. If these interest groups are not satisfied, his elected president may still get out of business.


    The conspiracy of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte is still very powerful. While promising the interest groups to return to Italy, they have also introduced some positive reform policies, such as the repeal of additional tax laws and reductions during the Republican period. Taxes for newspapers and publishing houses ...


    While reforming internally, we have not forgotten to improve diplomatic relations with the outside world. In addition to clinging to the thighs of the British, we also sent Marquis Trenwell to visit European countries to prepare for restoration.


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 Chapter 126： Beautiful misunderstanding

    On December 12, 1848, the registration of civil servant examinations with a profound impact on Austria began, which marked a fundamental change in the way Austria selects talents.


    Although this test is still an internal competition of the nobles, it is better to have competition than to have no competition.


    The aristocracy fell here, the opportunity to return to the center of rights, and the Austrian government once again won their support.


    A series of posts including government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and teachers have provided nearly 130,000 jobs to the society, with a total of more than 186,000 people applying for the test.


    If this rate of competition is to be placed in later generations, it is estimated that many people will have to win the championship, but in this era, many people are still complaining under pressure.


    In a tavern in Vienna, a teenager in his twenties complained: "Damn, Raul, you know what the Treasury Department is going to do this time, why do we all have to enter the second round of the exam?"


    "Come on, Weigel. Everyone knows that we are exempt from the second round of the test. I heard that the number of applicants for the Ministry of Finance has exceeded 8,000, while the number of recruiters is only 876, a pass rate of ten to one.


    Is there a faster way to eliminate the vast majority of candidates?


    If you are afraid of competition, you can apply for grassroots teachers. There are more places there and fewer people apply. "Raul took a sip of wine and said with a smile


    He was not afraid of the exam. He was a top student in school. Compared with his friend Weigel, he had enough confidence to pass the exam.


    Exam fraud? Don''t think about it or look at who can take the exam. A bunch of nobles are in trouble, and who can afford it.


    If the network is strong and has long been a part of the civil service, why bother competing here?


    "Forget it, I don''t want to hang around in the country, no bars, no friends, that will kill me!" Weigel shook his head and said


    Compared with the real power department, the number of teachers recruited by the Ministry of Education is more tragic. Many people have changed their face one by one when they heard that they were going to teach in the countryside.


    It plans to recruit 50,000 teachers, and as a result, fewer than 20,000 teachers have signed up. In order to recruit enough teachers, the Ministry of Education had to build schools around the town.


    Anyway, the government is fully responsible for the cost of compulsory education. It is also possible to centralize the management of students.


    In most areas, the government seized a large amount of chaotic real estate in the hands of the government and transformed it into a school building.


    Even so, not many people applied for primary school teacher positions, and eventually the Ministry of Education had to reduce the number of recruits.


    Anyway, compulsory education cannot be popularized all over the country at one time. It takes time to gradually promote it. Teachers who are not enough can slowly train. The teacher training class of the Ministry of Education has already recruited students.


    "Then you can only compete. You need to know that the most competitive Senate Secretary only recruits two people. There are actually more than 800 applicants, and the number of applicants is still growing.


    God, the chance is even less than one-fourth of a percent. There are still people who dare to go and have to admire their courage. Raul said in a very exaggerated tone


    A man beside him interjected: "What''s weird, the Senate Secretary serves the Cabinet Government, swaying in front of a bunch of big guys every day, and there is much room for future rise.


    Everyone wants to go to the sky one step. If they are lucky enough to pass the test, then they will make a lot of money. "


    "Speaking of this, I am a little tempted, anyway, the examination time in each department is not the same, just try it." Raul thought and said


    ...


    This time the civil service exams are not conducted in a unified manner. The talents required by different departments are not the same, and Franz is not ready to recruit a group of people to come in.


    Therefore, everyone''s recruitment conditions are different. Some departments are fiercely competitive, written examinations and interviews are in progress, and some departments have too few registrations and do not have critical qualifications, as long as the basic conditions are met.


    Since this is the first time for an exam, no one knows what they will take. Candidates need only be anxious, and there is no direction for temporary strikes.


    Not only they didn''t know it, even the government ministries and commissions that presided over the examination were a little bit frustrated. Everyone had no experience and had to learn from the foreign talent selection system.


    This year, the gift system is still the most popular in Europe. Austria is at the forefront of the world, and it is the first to break this system.


    The closest thing to the Austrian civil service examination is the Imperial Examination System in Qing Dynasty. If it is not too tight, the cabinet is ready to send someone to inspect it.


    In the end, Franz personally helped with the idea. Although he had not presided over the civil service examination, he had participated in many times in the previous life and had rich experience of being eliminated.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Prime Minister Felix frowned and said, "Your Majesty, this civil service exam, we provided a total of 128,939 positions, a total of 589,656 applicants, there is a serious one person to apply for multiple departments at the same time, there are nearly 35,000 No one cares about jobs, most of them are concentrated in the education sector.


    In view of this situation, the government decided to cancel these unregistered positions, and banned one person from applying to multiple departments at the same time, and only recognized the department that applied the earliest. "


    This civil service examination in Austria is naturally impossible to be as subdivided as in the Internet era and accurate to every specific position.


    At present, only the ministries and commissions apply, and the final specific position is adjusted according to the actual situation. Except for a few departments, only a few people are recruited, the specific positions are clear, and everything else is unknown.


    For example, those who apply for the Ministry of Taxation may stay in Vienna or go to Croatia. They may also become tax inspectors to run across the country. Specific job arrangements will not be known until the exam is over.


    Hearing that there were so many posts left unattended, Franz rubbed his forehead, because he was worried that no one in the remote area would apply for the exam, so he grouped all the recruiters into the ministries and commissions, and then allocated them.


    I didn''t expect, even if so, not enough people. At this time, he was wondering whether he would choose some parts from other departments to fill the pit.


    Hesitated a bit, but finally canceled the calculation, the bite melon is not sweet. Such pits will definitely cause resentment, and finally bring this resentment to work, affecting the purity of the government team.


    "No one can apply for the post, and if there is no one, we will train ourselves. It is estimated that even if the test passes, many people do not want to go to the backcountry.


    Even if they don''t want to go, we can''t be tough. Does n¡¯t the army have demobilized soldiers? These noble children in the remote corners do n¡¯t look down on them.


    Select literate soldiers and train them to serve as grassroots civil servants in remote areas.


    Regarding the situation in which one person applies for multiple positions, this time it is fine. We have not made any regulations in advance, and their approach is legal, so we should learn a lesson.


    However, after passing a ministry exam, they cannot continue to take the next ministry exam, and the registration fee is not refundable. "


    Franz did not mention the issue of transferred officers. In this era, the officers of the Austrian army were basically nobles. Even if he did not have the noble title, their parents, grandparents, and uncles would always be noble.


    As children of the aristocracy, they are treated differently. The rank in the army before retiring will be treated the same after changing jobs.


    In other words, they are officers in the army, and they are also officers after changing jobs. If they are incompetent, they can only be downgraded, but their wages will not be reduced.


    Of course, this is limited to those who have military achievements. Without military merit, officers would not be treated so well.


    The selection of talents from the soldiers proposed by Franz is also limited to meritorious officers, and the head soldiers without merit are naturally not in the training scope.


    Franz is very understanding of candidates who repeatedly apply for exams. He also experienced that year, and everyone wanted one more opportunity and one more choice. However, this will increase the workload of the admissions department.


    Franz still has ethics. Since the government hasn''t made it clear in advance, it can''t shirk responsibility. If you increase the workload, you will increase the workload.


    ...


    The government cancelled more than 35,000 posts at one time, and the test opening ratio finally climbed to 2: 1, which meant that there was some cruel competition.


    Recruitment units are still bothering with questions, and European opinion has been boiling.


    The mainstream media have expressed their opinions, with support and opposition. In short, the civil service examination in Austria has become the focus of European society.


    Engels published an article in the Rhein newspaper, fully affirming the Austrian government''s civil service examination system.


    The reason is very simple. The restrictions announced by the Austrian government do not restrict the working class and the peasant class after excluding the bourgeoisie.


    In theory, as long as their academic qualifications are available, they can be selected into the government system.


    Coupled with the compulsory education proposed by the Austrian government some time ago, many activists believe that the Austrian government is actively reforming and preparing to absorb the working class into the government.


    Well, this beautiful misunderstanding, Franz will not come out to explain, it is always a good thing to add a bunch of supporters.


    As an emperor, what he needed was a group of people who were loyal to the passing line and helped him manage the country. The origin of these people was not important.


    It can only be said that in the face of different national conditions, different employment mechanisms are adopted. In Austria it is necessary to rely on the aristocracy. If it is in Britain and France, then the bourgeoisie can also be the backbone of the country.


    This is determined by the social environment. If there is no entrenched aristocracy and no powerful bourgeoisie in an emerging country, the working class and the peasant class can also become a national pillar.


    If the blind reform departs from supporting his class, Wang Mang is the best example.


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 Chapter 127： Austrian Economic Circle Plan

    At the time when the civil service exams were booming, the Austrian army, far from the Papal State, set off on its way home under the protection of the Pope IX.


    Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, who had just ascended the presidency and wanted to use the interference in the presence of the Papal State, had to regretfully chose to give up.


    The Austrian army had finished the work, and the asylum of Pope IX had no intention of changing the boss, and the French army would invade again.


    If the Austrian army does not leave, perhaps Pius IX will still check with the French to check it out, but now they have started to evacuate. Why should he find himself unhappy?


    History took a turning point here. The French forces did not have the opportunity to penetrate into Italy. By interfering in the military actions of the Papal State, Austria retained its influence in the Italian state.


    This is very important for the Austrian business community. It has preserved its political influence. It also means that it has preserved this commercial market and injected a boost into the ongoing industrial revolution.


    At a new round of government meetings, Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl Ludwig von Bruck said, "The development of industry and commerce is inseparable from the market.


    Throughout the world, only the British have completed the Industrial Revolution, which is based on their large colonies.


    Austria does not have a vast colony. We want to catch up with the British. This requires the establishment of a market that belongs to Austria.


    We have released a local market through a series of reforms, but this still takes time to develop and is far from meeting the actual needs of our industrial and commercial development.


    The use of diplomatic means to establish a business circle headed by Austria will greatly promote domestic economic development and accelerate our industrialization process.


    By including the Kingdom of Naples, the Papal States, Tuscany, Bavaria, Wurttemberg and other regions into the economic circle, we will form a large market with a population of 67 million and become the largest economy on the European continent.


    ... "


    Pulling up the Italian states and South Germany to form the largest economy on the European continent is not only economic, but politically it can also strengthen Austria''s position as the Southern European hegemon.


    By the way, you can also crack down on the rising Kingdom of Prussia. With Austria as the core business circle, the German Customs Union will survive.


    Because of transportation, even if the Prussians were to join the new economy, they would not be able to reach it in Italy. Before the railway was open, the cost of transportation alone would make their products uncompetitive.


    The new market is out of reach, but the original German market will face the impact of Austrian goods. The current Prussian kingdom is not the Prussian kingdom twenty years later, and manufacturing does not have an advantage over Upper Austria.


    Although the plan is good, it is not easy to implement it concretely. The first is to make everyone believe that a common economy is in their favor.


    Regardless of any alliance, interests are the best bond. The economic circle dominated by Austria is obviously in Austria''s interest, but it is not necessarily for these joining countries.


    No one can deny that the Austrian Industrial Revolution needs to **** blood from the outside world, at least in the primary stage.


    Only in the later stage can we use the high value-added products to make profits under the guise of trade balance and make the food look better.


    Metternich objected: "Mr. Carl, your plan is really good, but unfortunately the success rate of this plan is too low.


    Whether it is Italy or South Germany, once the exploitation is overdone, they will change jobs, and Austria is not their only choice. "


    These small countries follow Austria for the sake of interest. If Austria cannot protect their interests, then it may be necessary to change to a boss.


    Don''t talk about loyalty between nations, it doesn''t exist. There was no betrayal, it was because the betrayal chips were not enough.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl explained with certainty: "But Austria is their best choice! The common economy is indeed our greatest benefit, but this does not mean that they are completely useless.


    At least a part of the people who work with us can get greater benefits. If you turn the ruling class into this interest group, then everything is not a problem.


    As long as we can control this degree, the people at the bottom will not feel it. For example, the customs union in the German region, will the people not resist the Kingdom of Prussia?


    Once the industrial revolution is completed, with the technological advantage, we can also promote commercial balanced trade and further hide this wealth plunder. "


    Franz''s heart was startled, this was to support compradors.


    The industry in Italy is in the north, the central and southern regions are blank, and the capitalist economy has not yet developed. The South German region is not much better. Economic development is also slow. The market is full of goods from the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Now that Austria wants to establish an economic circle, the ruling classes of these states have not harmed their interests. On the contrary, everyone can also achieve win-win through cooperation.


    "What are the attitudes of other powers? If we promote this plan, will it lead to an uncontrollable diplomacy?" Felix asked with concern.


    Metternich got up and walked a few steps indoors before giving the answer.


    "The problem is not big. The above-mentioned areas are all our traditional spheres of influence. We haven''t caught the boundary, and the major powers will not react too fiercely.


    Not long ago, British Foreign Minister Palmerston visited Vienna. We also re-defined the sphere of influence of everyone in the Italian region. Even if the British are dissatisfied, there is no reason to interfere.


    On the Russian side, we can also get support. The tsarist government will not care about these minor issues.


    The French were too busy taking care of themselves. Louis Napoleon Bonaparte used disgraceful measures to win the presidency, and the Republicans would not obey him.


    There is a Republican-led cabinet and parliament and the president, and for a long time to come, the French can do nothing.


    It is estimated that the Prussians will strongly oppose it, but their opinions are optional and unable to stop our actions. "


    "The British have no reason to interfere", this is a joke, and Franz would rather believe that the British have no strength to interfere, or that they have no interest in letting them act irrespective of everything.


    In this era, the British Empire did not lack a market. As the only industrial country and the broadest colonial market, their lives were too comfortable.


    The British investment in Italy is mainly concentrated in the Kingdom of Sardinia, and there are Lombardy and Venice. Few businessmen will be stupid for what they want, and there is no southern Italy.


    The states of Italy are still feudal dynasties. The commercial market is dispensable for John Bull, and it is not worth turning to Austria for this.


    Coupled with the support of the Russians, the British, even if they objected, were invalid. Prior to the Crimean War, the British had not yet gained a recognized hegemony, at least Austria did not recognize it.


    The attitude of the Kingdom of Prussia is not enough to frighten Austria. At present, they have not unified Germany, and they are not the courageous second empire of later generations.


    In 1848, the Kingdom of Prussia had a population of only 13 million, less than 40% of Austria, and its economic aggregate was about half that of Austria. (Note: Economic aggregate is not equal to industry)


    "What about Spain?" Franz asked with concern.


    Other European countries can ignore it, but Spain''s attitude must not be taken into account. Spain''s influence in the Kingdom of Naples is not weak, even greater.


    Spain is no longer the era of the Habsburgs. It is now the era of Isabel II of the Bourbons. Their attitude must also be taken into account.


    Metternich explained: "Your Majesty, according to the information we have, the internal contradictions in the Kingdom of Spain are serious and revolutions may occur at any time.


    We just established business alliances without harming their interests, and the Spanish government is unlikely to interfere. "


    Franz nodded. Isn''t it the most conventional operation to squeeze the soft persimmon, as long as Austria did not annex the Kingdom of Naples, the Spaniards would accept it.


    Besides, at the current level of industry in Spain, there are not many industrial products exported to the Kingdom of Naples.


    "Mr. Carl, if we expand the market this way, can the domestic industry and commerce keep up? If we can''t seize the market in the first place, if we train a group of competitors, we will be ashamed." Prime Minister Felix frowned. Road


    Don''t make fun of others, the Austrian industry is not well developed in this era. In South-Eastern Europe, it is a developed level. It is far worse than the British, that is, it is worse than the French.


    "Sir Prime Minister, you can rest assured that our Ministry of Industry can guarantee to defeat any competitor!" Minister of Industry Kasin-Cubeck said with confidence.


    His self-confidence is based on the premise of the initial success of establishing a state-owned enterprise system. Compared with the pursuit of interests by private enterprises, the strategic goal of state-owned enterprises is to complete the industrial revolution as soon as possible, and profits are clouds.


    The Austrian government did not draw blood from the companies, and now the profits generated by these companies are naturally invested in technological innovation and expansion of production.


    Because the damage caused by the war to business and industry has now recovered, Austria''s manufacturing industry is rapidly climbing.


    This speed is not the limit, as long as the government is willing to throw money at it, it can continue to improve.


    This was in Franz''s expectation, no matter how the later generations attacked the state-owned system, but at the stage of original capital accumulation, the state-owned economy played a positive role.


    As long as the management of the enterprise has not yet rotted, state-owned enterprises with many advantages are definitely more combative than private enterprises.


    The Soviet Union is the best example. In a short period of time, it has developed by leaps and bounds and established a huge empire.


    As for the issue of later decline, Franz was completely dismissive. If you want to decline, you have to rise first. Nothing has happened yet. Why do you want to go so far?


    No big deal, wait for the state-owned economy to die, and then restructure the economy. Anyway, Austria is not a state-owned economy, and private companies are also developing.


    After the industrial revolution is completed, the non-profitable light power enterprises will be sold off one after another, and the government will control the industries that are related to the international people''s livelihood.


    Seeing that everyone has no doubt, Franz said: "If you have no doubt, then establish a business circle plan with Austria as the core, and start voting now. If you agree, please raise your hand."


    Democratic voting, this is not Franz''s innovation. It has been in Europe for a long time, but he has just learned the advanced experience of his predecessors.


    Austria is qualified to participate in decision-making by senior officials above the ministerial level, and the main purpose is to balance power.


    Franz was not a power activist, and most of his government affairs were thrown to the cabinet. In order to avoid being suspended, he added another democratic vote to the enlarged government meeting.


    Officials above the ministerial level are appointed and removed by the king himself, and it is impossible to buy them under normal circumstances. They are all candidates for the Cabinet Minister, and while accepting the leadership of the Cabinet, they have also divided the Cabinet''s powers.


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 Chapter 128： Holy Roman League

    Since everyone has no opinion, the plan to build the Austrian economic circle was naturally approved by a high vote.


    How to implement it, to be honest, Franz really doesn''t know. Many things can''t be relied on in different times and national conditions.


    Including younger brothers, one has to do ideological work one by one, and the benefits promised to each state may be different.


    Franz still believes in Metternich. After all, the "European Prime Minister" is experienced and balancing his interests is his skill.


    According to Franz, this economic alliance can also become a political alliance and a military alliance in the future. With economic development, it is a matter of time before everyone''s interests are tied together.


    It is important to plan ahead.


    For example: the name of the alliance must be representative, Franz feels that the Holy Roman Alliance is a good choice.


    "Your Majesty, if it is named after Holy Rome, I''m afraid the Italian state is emotionally unacceptable." Prime Minister Felix thought for a while


    "What if we put the headquarters of the Alliance in Rome? It can even be located next to the Holy Land, the Vatican. It has both sacredness and Rome. Doesn''t that matter?"


    Metternich discouraged: "His Majesty, placing the headquarters of the Alliance in Rome would damage the empire''s reputation in the Alliance."


    Franz thought for a while and said, "This is not important. The Economic Union is essentially organized around Austria. We have taken the lead and our reputation has little effect.


    We can also give a signal to the outside world. This is only an economic union and reduces the vigilance of all countries.


    We don''t need to mention this name directly. We can call everyone to meet to decide where the headquarters is located. As long as Austria does not participate in competition, what place can be more competitive than Rome?


    Once the headquarters has determined that it will be possible for His Majesty the Pope to propose this name, which can expand its influence, Pius IX will not refuse. "


    He has nothing to do with his name, but he doesn''t take it seriously. If the headquarters of the Economic Union is located in Vienna, even if everyone agrees, Franz would not dare to bear the banner of Holy Rome.


    Don''t think that the Holy Roman Empire has perished for so many years that no one remembers it. European countries are very vigilant, and Austria dares to show its intention to rebuild Shen Luo, and in diplomacy, do not want to have a good life.


    Now it ¡¯s okay to hit the ball like this. The headquarters is located next to the Vatican, a holy place in the Christian world. There are both sacred and Roman.


    "Your Majesty, what good is it for us to do this?" Metternich asked in confusion.


    In other words, this has become a religious version of the Holy Roman Alliance. It has nothing to do with the Holy Roman Empire of the Habsburgs, which seems to be of little benefit to Austria.


    "Of course there is no interest, but in fact there is only a two-word gap between the Holy Roman Alliance and the Holy Roman Empire.


    If the economy develops further, we can also let the media change its name in the future, such as the name: Holy Roman Economic Empire, or directly called Holy Roman Empire.


    These are the media''s own titles, which have nothing to do with us, and the governments of various states have to hold their noses to recognize them. Franz explained calmly


    The influence of the Holy Roman Empire in Europe was far-reaching, especially in the German region. It became the first German empire and the only empire recognized by the German states.


    This is a huge political resource left over from the Habsburgs. How could Franz not use it?


    With more calls, everyone will get used to it. Ordinary people do not have so much effort to distinguish between this "Holy Roman Empire" and the "Holy Roman Empire".


    When everyone agreed on the Roman Empire, Austria''s population base for the annexation of the South German state also existed.


    Relying on economic ties and political infiltration, the merger can be completed without the use of force.


    Realism and name cannot be dummies.


    -"Zuo Zhuan"-"Battle of the Sword"


    Franz is using this time gap to **** the naming rights. As long as Austria can grow and strengthen and increase its advantages over the states, Li Daitao can cause established facts.


    The change of mind, the unification of the historical Italian region and the unification of the German region are all because of the unification of the mind.


    Without this foundation, the Kingdom of Sardinia will not be able to unify the Italian region; the Kingdom of Prussia will most likely experience the suffering of the Habsburgs and be paralyzed by the external forces of the German state.


    The Prime Minister Felix sneered and said, "As long as the people in the German region approve it, the governments of the states will not be able to do so even if they don''t want to.


    In order to avoid interference from external forces, we had better act in secret, signing a secret contract with each of these states, and announce it after the agreement is reached. "


    As a determined German, Prime Minister Felix was unwilling to let go of any opportunity to expand into the German region.


    In his view, the Holy Roman Alliance, or the Holy Roman Empire, was the best weapon against the Prussians'' idea of ??Little German.


    If the power of the two countries continues to grow, there are only two roads left before the German state, either to join the little German led by Prussia or the Holy Roman Empire led by Austria.


    Yes, in the future, it will not be the Holy Roman Alliance, but the Holy Roman Empire.


    Because of religious beliefs, most of the North German states will fall to the Kingdom of Prussia, but the South German states are different. They naturally favor Austria.


    Under Franz''s influence, there has been a voice in Austria that Puao will join forces to divide the German region. This voice is not only a market in Austria, but also a supporter in Prussia.


    Before unifying the German region, the Prussians themselves could not believe that they could unify the German region. The supreme goal of Frederick William IV was to annex the North German region.


    The Junker aristocrats were not as aggressive as the later generations, and they were asked to defeat Austria and France. It is estimated that they would go back before fighting one by one.


    It''s not a matter of not playing, but not winning at all.


    Otherwise, in the middle and late period of the Crimean War, the Kingdom of Prussia would start, Britain, France, and the Russians would be in a hard battle. As long as they defeated Austria, they could unify the German region.


    Do not look at the invincible German army in the future, but that is the future, not the present. The rise of the Prussian kingdom was entered into a period of rapid development after the reform in 1848.


    It is still a feudal dynasty, and their comprehensive national strength has restricted their military strength. Success in history is full of coincidence. The Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War are betting on the National Games.


    It''s not what the textbooks say, winning in the system, winning in compulsory education, and winning in comprehensive national strength.


    If the Austrian government did not die by itself, misuse of personnel, and military deployment mistakes, the Prussian War would not be so easy to end. As long as it took three or five months, Prussia would only cry.


    The Franco-Prussian war was a comedy. Napoleon III, who had drifted away, considered himself to be the resurrection of the **** of war. He did not mobilize the country at all, and declared the war against the Kingdom of Prussia in a hurry.


    The result is naturally self-evident. After the end of the Franco-Prussian War, after the reunification of Germany, the German army''s soul was established and the combat effectiveness reached its peak.


    Winners should always be respected, and Franz is very afraid of the rising Prussia.


    In his opinion, either the road to the unification of the Kingdom of Prussia was interrupted in advance; or the Prussian unification of the German region was simply left and Austria changed its direction.


    He couldn''t do this multiple choice question, and reality had already helped him make a decision. The Austrian people cannot tolerate the loss of German leadership, and the Austrian government cannot afford this political consequence.


    In this case, Franz can only go down the first road. It is not enough to interrupt the Prussian plan. Now that Austria''s energy has been restrained in the German region, it is natural to gain something.


    It is a good idea for Puao to join forces to divide up the German region. In compensation, Austria will support Prussia''s expansion in other directions.


    Well, this is pure flicker. Except for the second and middle school youths, most politicians will not believe that Austria will really support Prussia''s external expansion. The most important thing is that they have no expansion direction.


    Expanding into Northern Europe, have you asked the Russians?


    Expansion to low-lying countries. Let ¡¯s see if the French agree.


    Go overseas to grab a colony, where is the powerful navy?


    "The issue of negotiations will be done by our Foreign Ministry. The question now is, where is the common interest of this alliance, and what do we rely on to entice them to join in?" Metternich asked blandly


    Since it is a bundle of interests, we must first let everyone see the benefits.


    "We can imitate the German Customs Union, where everyone can reduce tariffs and promote the circulation of goods.


    We can also subcontract the sales rights of certain commodities to the powerful factions in various countries and buy them with benefits.


    For example: we have competitive agricultural products.


    If we sell directly, it will definitely damage the interests of the local aristocracy, but if we sell it to them, this situation will no longer exist.


    Originally, these states should import grain from the outside world. Where should they buy it? Tariffs have been reduced and everyone''s profits have also increased. Finance Minister Carl explained


    Simply put, it is to transfer part of the benefits to the local nobles in exchange for the smooth flow of Austrian industrial and commercial products.


    The interests of the nobles were met, and the interests of the capitalists were naturally sacrificed. These states were still feudal dynasties, and the aristocracy still controlled the dominant power, buying them over the government.


    "No, if we do this, how will our agricultural product profits be guaranteed?"


    The interests of any industry are limited. Every link in this industry chain is profiting from it. One link gets more and the other link naturally gets less.


    "Don''t forget, we can enter the market with lower tariffs and have an advantage in price. We can also manipulate the alliance to raise tariffs on foreign agricultural products to protect everyone''s interests.


    After crowding out other agricultural products into the market, our total grain exports can continue to expand and even monopolize the grain imports of various states.


    Austria''s food production has not reached its limit, and there is still a large amount of wasteland available for reclamation.


    After the liberation of serfs, farmers'' enthusiasm for growing grain was increased, and domestic grain production was about to usher in an explosive period.


    If new markets are not opened up, the domestic grain market is likely to be slow to sell. I ca n¡¯t sell it anymore. What profit are we talking about?


    In order to open up new markets, can we give up a little of our immediate benefits in exchange for greater profits in the future? Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl


    I have to say that his theory is very reasonable. Profits are not profitable. Grain must be sold first. What is the profit at home?


    This is not much different from the low-price dumping in later generations, except that the low price is only for wholesale, and the profits are in the hands of the wealthy, and the price of grain on the market will still not fall too much.


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 Chapter 129： Cruel society

    No matter how small the ceiling is, Carl can''t change it in essence. In order to accelerate the speed of industrial development, he is prepared to sacrifice the fact of agriculture.


    The original accumulation of capital was bloody. While expanding the market outside, it was also necessary to squeeze the inside.


    This is doomed by the times. As a master who aspires to become an emperor of all ages, Franz is destined to eat. On the surface, the Austrian government has not squeezed farmers.


    With only a 5% agricultural tax, it is almost the lowest in continental Europe in this era.


    In fact, at the same time as paying agricultural taxes, there is also a tithe of 10%, which is collected in the name of the church.


    No more, the Austrian government is dominated by the aristocratic class, and its policy must be tilted towards the ruling class. It is not easy to get them to pay taxes together.


    However, for most people, they also have to pay a land ransom, which is the biggest burden, but this burden is voluntarily borne by them.


    The Austrian government did not force farmers to redeem the land. It relied on their own initiative. The rent of the land held by the government was only 30%. After deducting taxes, it was only 15%.


    If you want to redeem the land, you also have to pay a ransom of 20% of the land proceeds, pay for 40 consecutive years, or use cash to settle.


    If the government forces farmers to pay the land redemption payment, they will have to bear such a large burden. It is estimated that everyone''s hearts will be very conflicted, and many people will have trouble.


    But letting them buy land voluntarily, the situation is different. Instead, farmers are grateful to the emperor who let them get the land.


    No matter how heavy the burden is, everyone is much better than the serf era. While filling his stomach, he also owns a certain amount of free property that can be controlled.


    Of course, they are also more tired. Working for the aristocracy is a foreign worker, and less can be done. Now that I work for myself, naturally no one is lazy. If ten acres can be planted, no one will plant only five acres.


    Everyone wants to make more money, and pay the land redemption early, so that they can live a better life.


    Yes, as long as the land is owned by the peasants, they will have a good life.


    After Franz''s administration, the Austrian government''s taxation has been simplified a lot, and messy taxes have been abolished.


    Except for the 5% agricultural tax, other taxes have nothing to do with farmers, and they will not be charged anyway.


    Tithes don''t count, they were collected by the church and have nothing to do with the great emperor.


    Now, the government wants to buy the interest groups of the states with low grain prices. This is beneficial in the long run and increases the market share of Austrian agricultural products.


    Later generations of Americans were playing dumping at low prices, which proves that it is profitable. Although they didn''t make any money in agriculture, they have already got rich returns elsewhere.


    Otherwise, Americans have long since left. They are not charity. Who can bear the annual loss?


    Combining the major grain-producing countries and driving up food prices, Americans are not incapable of doing so. There is not a greater interest in them, they have been dumping at low prices.


    On the surface, the Austrian government wholesales low-priced grain, which is a loss to local interest groups. But after Austria has controlled the food supplies of the states, things are different.


    Whether governments are willing or not, they must move closer to Austria politically, and this is not their choice.


    No matter how great it is strategically, the farmers and nobles who planted grain in the early stage have become victims, and the Austrian Empire has no food subsidies.


    "How to grasp this degree? If it is only slightly lower than the international food price, then it is not unacceptable. If it is too low, I am afraid it will hurt the domestic food production enthusiasm." Prime Minister Felix frowned and said


    From a personal interest point of view, he should oppose this measure, but as the prime minister of Austria, he cannot just consider the immediate interests.


    Carl''s Flicker was successful. Everyone knows that Austria''s grain output will skyrocket, and domestic demand will definitely not be consumed. If you don''t find sales outside, you are ready to rot in the warehouse.


    Everyone''s thinking has been biased. When this kind of thing happens, the solution is not just this one, such as: reducing taxes on agricultural products and increasing competitiveness in food prices.


    Or develop supporting industries, such as wine making, animal husbandry, and deep processing of grain ...


    "Prime Minister, this loss is just a few years ago. Taking into account the actual situation, we are now entering the market in advance in accordance with the international food price drop of 20%.


    After we occupy the market, we can slowly increase the price. The losses that everyone pays now will be made back in the future.


    At the same time, the government also encourages the export of refined products and exports high value-added products as much as possible to protect everyone''s interests. "Carr analyzed seriously


    In this sale, only the Austrian government dares to do so. Other grain exporting countries do not have as many state-owned enterprises as they can control grain export prices.


    Capital is profit-oriented, and the threshold of the agricultural product industry is low. Who will care about future interests?


    Let''s talk about it before you see it, or you haven''t waited for the future, and you have already been shot dead by your competitors.


    ...


    The strategy of "low-cost dumping" was thus formulated. This is a conspiracy. Who can resist the temptation in the face of benefits?


    Franz just frowned, indicating acquiescence. The reality is so cruel, and without enough benefits, how can one pull others on board?


    Fortunately, in this era, everyone did not pay much attention to industry. Under the feudal system, capitalists did not have much right to speak. Otherwise, Austria would have to pay even more to establish this economic alliance.


    ...


    It is easy to make a plan, and it is not so simple to implement the plan. The tumultuous examination of Austrian civil servants began on December 21, 1848.


    In order to avoid the high mountain emperor, difficult supervision, and serious fraud, the Austrian government set up all test rooms in Vienna.


    The Ministry of Finance was the first to start the exam. It was not that the examinations were not held at the same time, but that the Austrian government did not have such a large venue.


    Different from later schools flying all over the sky, you can just borrow a part of the classroom to take the exam. There are not so many venues available now, and many people have to take exams in the open air plaza.


    Even the square in front of the Franz Palace was borrowed by the government to serve as the examination room.


    At the top of the Vienna Palace, Franz took out the telescope and looked at the candidates waiting in a long line waiting for admission.


    Once upon a time, he was also a member of the examination army, failing again and again, trying again and again, and before the final result came out, his fate had been rewritten.


    After sighing, Franz dropped the telescope in his hand and walked down the castle, at which point the exam had begun.


    At the examination room, the candidates were seriously answering questions, some were thinking with their heads down, some were struggling with pens, some were scratching their ears and cheeks, and the proctors walked back and forth gently in the passageway, very quiet.


    This is the first civil service exam in Austria. Invigilators are very professional, but they put a lot of pressure on candidates.


    A soldier with a live ammunition acts as an proctor. If a person with a poor quality of mind knows this posture, he will have to behave abnormally.


    Time passed by every minute, and the bell at the end of the "Ding, Ding Ding" exam rang.


    "Everyone stopped writing immediately and left the examination room. The offender''s test results were invalidated." The proctor''s cold voice sounded.


    One by one, they had to leave the examination room despondently. Obviously, most people felt that they did not take the test well, and many people left a large blank on the roll.


    Outside the test room, there were already enthusiastic people, gathered in groups of three or five, called bitter sky.


    "Weigl, how''s it going?"


    "What else, who knows why the Treasury Department is so biased, and why they seem to be testing everything, you?" Weigel smiled bitterly.


    Politics, history, culture, economics, military, religion, geography, digital, music, fine arts, international affairs ... all the content appeared on the examination paper.


    Although professional knowledge predominates, these various topics have seriously affected everyone''s morale.


    "I? I''m preparing for the next exam. Anyway, no matter what position you have, you must be admitted to one, otherwise there is no way to explain." Raul said solemnly.


    The test opening percentage of this test has been announced, and the passing rate is as high as half. If it fails, it will be the half eliminated.


    The aristocracy is face-saving, and the fair competition has become a group of people who have been eliminated, and they will not be able to look up for a long time.


    Fortunately, there are not many civilian students in this era. Otherwise, they will lose to civilians, and it is estimated that their pressure will be even greater.


    "Are you afraid that Elena will not tell you there, but you broke the cowhide in front of her." Weigelhao politely told the truth.


    After being lied, Raul said indifferently: "So what, anyway, I''m a scumbag, and it''s normal to fail to pass the test.


    It is not fair to have a good student like you who graduated from the University of Vienna and take the exam with us. "


    Weigel said calmly, "Do you want to say that if I fail, you can laugh at it forever. Rest assured, this will not happen!"


    Passing the exam, I am confident that Weigel still has it, but what he is fighting for is ranking. 100% pass, 50% pass, the treatment is definitely different.


    It is almost an open secret that good grades remain in the headquarters and lower grades. No one can say that it is unfair.


    The Austrian government is highly efficient. At the end of the exam, marking work has already begun. After the results are released, they will be announced to the public immediately, and the admissions will be determined according to the score.


    If you have the same grade, you can fight for your father. Priority for admission is not so much.


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 Chapter 130： Investment preparation (for subscription)

    Christmas


    As the most important festival in the European world, naturally it can''t be sloppy. Didn''t see that the soldiers and soldiers of the Papal State were anxious to return for the festival?


    Franz held a Christmas dinner in the palace as usual, and invited a group of people to the banquet.


    This is the first Christmas after Franz''s ascension. Everyone attaches great importance to it. Those who are invited are here.


    Relatives, friends, two important members of the military and political affairs, and their families, guests directly broke through the four figures. The seats were staggered, the words were cheerful, and the music was mellow.


    Franz can see that everyone is showing his face a happy look, in fact, one by one is boring to die, talking about dry content.


    Court banquets pay attention to etiquette, so they can''t let go. Especially children, can''t wait to end the banquet immediately and go out for a happy Christmas.


    There is no way, even his emperor is annoying. Using glittering tableware, Franz once suspected that it was not gold-plated. Experiments proved that he thought too much. This was indeed gold, and the people below did not dare to fool him.


    Well, these cutlery Franz are usually not used. Generally, he uses silver cutlery, which is said to be sterilizable.


    In this era, although Western medicine came out of the original therapy of bloodletting, the technology is still good. Any disease can kill anyone, and Franz made a decisive choice.


    After a big meal, everyone went to their own homes. Christmas is still at home by themselves. Franz didn''t leave everyone to spend the holiday together, that meant finding sin.


    He bet that if it were not for the court banquet as a manifestation of the status of these people, most people would rather not attend.


    Although the banquet was extravagant, it cost tens of thousands of dongs at a time (1 shield ¡Ö 11.69 grams of silver). How can there be poor ghosts who can attend the banquet?


    The guests were gone, and the Franz family had their own Christmas Eve, and a few brothers were instantly revealed. Today is a special day. You can feel free to hi.


    Franz was envious, even though he was only 18 years old, but now he can no longer let himself go. Even more tragic is that her mother''s Christmas wish was for him to marry a daughter-in-law soon.


    When the emperor will be urged to marry? Franz feels like a dog, thinking about the age of the European royal princess, he is relieved.


    There is no need to worry in a short time. The original princess Sissi has just turned 11 years old. Even her sister is only one or two years older. Other princesses of similar status, young and young, are already married.


    However, Franz still did not dare to relax his vigilance, for fear of being careless, he would have a loli fiancee.


    Things like early engagement are also popular among the nobility. As Emperor of Austria, Franz was the fifth oldest diamond prince among European nobles, and there were many nobles interested in him.


    Fortunately, Franz is now emperor and has a say in personal issues. If he insists on disagreeing, no one can force him to agree.


    Under normal circumstances, this question will be discussed with Empress Sophie. As for my father, who is suffering from bronchitis, he has no say at home.


    At midnight the bell rang, and Franz was rescued.


    The family stood up, lit a candle, read the Bible in unison, blessed each other, and sang Christmas songs.


    ...


    Christmas in Vienna is particularly lively this year. As the earliest legal holiday, the factory has been closed early.


    Capitalists are unwilling to pay three times their wages, allowing workers to work overtime today. If you meet a more generous boss, you may still get a Christmas gift.


    The streets and alleys of the capital of Vienna are now full of children, singing Christmas songs, and reporting good news from home.


    At this time, it is time for everyone to show their grace. Rich people usually prepare some Christmas gifts in advance, such as sweets and seeds, and distribute them to children who report good news.


    This Christmas, Franz''s wallet dried up a bit.


    The Christmas gift is a big head. The servants and guards in the court who worked hard and complained overtime all gave a Christmas gift.


    Relatives and friends, government officials, soldiers on duty, and even the orphans hosted by the government have all received a Christmas gift from Her Majesty the King.


    It''s all candy candies. Every gift is worthless, but it can''t hold up a lot of people? In order to buy people''s hearts, Franz also took great pains.


    However, there is always a reward for paying. In this era, people''s hearts are simple. Facing the sudden Christmas gifts, many people''s loyalty to the emperor has skyrocketed.


    Especially for the orphans adopted by the government, many of them are the first Christmas gifts in their lives, which has a great impact on them.


    The price is that a Christmas Franz spent nearly 200,000 dongs. Had it not been for the Habsburgs'' family, the royal annuity would not have been enough for Franz to splurge.


    Austria''s royal annuity was determined only a short time ago. It is drawn at 1.5% of Austria''s fiscal revenue, which is about 5-6 million guilders per year.


    The money was not spent by Franz alone. Everyone in the royal family had a share. The uncle Ferdinand I and his wife were about to receive 1.5 million shields.


    The other members of the other royal family also have their share. In the end, he left the emperor freely with only about three million shields. There is still such a large group in the palace to support.


    It is not necessary to save money, but it is obviously not enough to wantonly squander.


    After Christmas, Franz is ready to buy more properties. Franz had a headache about what to sit on.


    There are many businesses that make money quickly, and most of them are written in law. As a great emperor, obviously he cannot take the lead in breaking rules.


    Franz once wanted to sell reference materials for the civil service exams, but quickly dismissed the idea. It was so unprofitable that he couldn''t make a little money, and the influence was not good.


    There is no need to consider agriculture. Although the Habsburgs do not lack land, the rate of return is too low. Even if it is growing cash crops, this rate of return cannot quickly become rich.


    "Drugs" Franz wouldn''t touch it. This is all about blackening his brilliant image.


    Arms can be sold. Unfortunately, the arms trade is now dominated by political factors. Austria has been revolving in Europe in these years, and its overseas influence is limited.


    The rest is the financial industry, but unfortunately Franz lacks this knowledge. In this era, the financial industry is full of shady. If people are pitted, he will have no time to cry.


    Don''t think that no one dares to pit the emperor. For capitalists, as long as the profits are enough, there is nothing they dare not do.


    After picking, Franz feels that there is still a future for investing in food finishing. The companies that usually follow the policy have a "money" path.


    Once the Holy Roman Economic Alliance is established, explosive development can be achieved immediately. With the connections of the Habsburgs, there is no need to worry about the sales network.


    The variety of snacks in the later generations could not be produced. Popcorn, french fries, biscuits, canned food, and drinks, which were not technical content, were very simple to manufacture.


    In addition, mining is also a very promising industry. It does not require much technical content. As long as the background is hard enough to find a rich mine, you can lay down and make money.


    This was just tailor-made for Franz. At least he opened a mine in Austria. He only needed to find a mine to make money. Don''t worry about it. No one dared to break the emperor''s wealth.


    ...


    After a while, Franz wrote a bunch of commercial projects in his notebook, how to implement them, and market research.


    The common problem of all passers-by is to do one thing-to be at the forefront of the times. This is very dangerous and easily turns into a martyr.


    Franz is very wary of this and rarely acts arbitrarily. In his opinion, if even the elites of this era cannot accept things, how can they be accepted by ordinary people?


    "Jenny, give the information I have listed to Baron Cass, and let him do a market survey of these industries, collect as much information as possible, and I will select projects suitable for investment." Franz ordered


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Jenny answered.


    This is the benefit of being an emperor. You can order others to do it, and some people are willing to give him his life.


    For example, this Baron Cass is a member of the Habsburgs. His ancestors have served the Habsburgs for five generations.


    After the Franz Regency, in order to strengthen the control of government departments, many people were plugged in. Baron Cass was only one of them and was inserted into the Ministry of Commerce.


    At this time Franz asked him to do private work for himself, Baron Cass would be more attentive than office work.


    If Franz does not allow him to do private affairs, but instead hand it over to his colleagues, it is estimated that he will still worry about it and be given up by the emperor.


    The problem of private use of public instruments, I am sorry that in this era everyone really can''t distinguish the difference between the state and the emperor. To many people, they are loyal to the emperor, not the country.


    This situation was very common in the Austrian Empire, and the bond that linked many Austrian nationalities was not the government but the emperor.


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 Chapter 131： Reformist

    The enthusiastic examination of Austrian civil servants lasted until February 1849, and the final results came out of several joys and sorrows.


    Franz was relieved and finally ended successfully. With this good start, the talent selection system in Austria has changed.


    The central government''s unified selection of talents and dispatch to local posts has greatly weakened local power groups and strengthened centralization of power.


    On February 6, 1849, the Austrian National Parliament officially opened, marking the beginning of Austrian nationalities participating in politics and determining the fate of the country.


    A total of 115 members from all nationalities in Austria participated in the meeting. Theoretically, the quota was allocated according to the proportion of the population. However, considering the actual situation, the number increased to 15 people.


    Many nationalities in Austria are scattered, and Franz naturally cannot gather them. The parliamentary election is based on regions.


    Candidates are naturally nominated by His Majesty the Emperor, and then elected by local voting. If a certain nation is not represented, don''t worry, don''t panic, this is just being represented.


    Among the cheers of the people, Austria''s nominally supreme authority, the Austrian National Assembly, was thus established.


    The first thing the National Assembly opened was the adoption of the Austrian Compulsory Education Act. The high-profile compulsory education was finally determined in Austria in the form of law.


    The opinions collected by the government at various sessions have come to an end, and hundreds of thousands of suggestions have been received. Of course, most of them are duplicates.


    To Franz''s surprise, there are so many people who oppose compulsory education. Nearly half of the opinions suggest that the government should not hurt the people.


    Yes, in many people''s eyes, compulsory education is a waste of money.


    They also gave examples. The two great powers in the world, Britain and Russia, did not engage in compulsory education, while the neighboring Prussian kingdom did compulsory education and did not become a world hegemony.


    Franz, who was strong in his heart, decisively ignored these different opinions.


    The dividends brought by the compulsory education in the Kingdom of Prussia are not yet obvious. When the Second Industrial Revolution erupts, everyone will suddenly find that there are so many skilled workers and engineers in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Relying on a large number of skilled workers and engineers, after the outbreak of the Second Industrial Revolution, the German economy skyrocketed beyond Britain.


    After several rounds of screening, at the end of Franz''s hands, there were five more feasible options, including he arranged for people to propose sandbox teaching.


    Seeing one of them, Franz was very angry.


    "Part-time and half-read compulsory education" simply means that children who receive compulsory education first go to the factory to do part-time work, and then take half-day classes to use their income to pay for compulsory education.


    On the surface, there is no problem, in fact the problem is gone. In collusion between capitalists and schools, it is estimated that good compulsory education has become a source of cheap labor for capitalists.


    Even if it was all arranged to the state-owned enterprise, the final result was not much better. The managers of the state-owned enterprise would also chase the interests. In the end, everyone colluded and turned half-day work into one day work.


    Franz still has a discipline, and he can''t do anything about child exploitation.


    Moreover, the Prussian kingdom, which is even poorer than Austria, can complete compulsory education, and it cannot be implemented without reason.


    After decisively kicking this one, Franz found that there was no pit, but only pit.


    Some people have actually proposed: church-style compulsory education, in other words, entrusting compulsory education to the church, the government allocates funds to the church, and the church is responsible for compulsory education.


    Franz really wanted to find out the **** who gave this opinion, and then dumped eight pieces.


    In terms of cost, it can indeed save a part. Churches are scattered all over the country, and students can go home and live without the cost of school construction. The clergy has other income and does not rely on wages to live, as long as some subsidies are paid.


    But what about the consequences? It is a serious question whether the next generation cultivated by the church will be loyal to the emperor or the church.


    Franz did not dare to underestimate the influence of religion. From the Middle Ages to the present, European governments have been working to weaken religious influence and drive history back. How is this possible?


    These two seemingly feasible pit-buying suggestions actually contained mischief, and so many people still agreed. Franz couldn''t help sighing, "Natural quality education needs to be strengthened!"


    ...


    After ruling out two pit-buying suggestions, Franz said: "Prime Minister, submit these three fairly valid opinions to the parliament for discussion, and choose one of the compulsory education that best suits Austria''s national conditions.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Prime Minister Felix replied.


    The so-called discussion is nothing more than a cutscene, the will of the emperor is the will of the Austrian National Assembly. You can have your own opinion, but it cannot conflict with the opinion of the emperor.


    Of course, if there is a good reason to convince His Majesty the Emperor, Franz is also good at it. As long as he has good suggestions, he is willing to adopt them.


    The Minister of Education, Count Leo von Tus-Hoek, handed a thick document and said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Education has prepared a plan for compulsory education. Please review."


    Franz took the document, about two or three hundred pages, and he didn''t rush to open it. So much content could not be read in a short while.


    Austria is a multi-ethnic country with very complicated national conditions. Compulsory education is implemented in different ethnic regions, and the methods and methods used are different.


    There are so many aspects involved, and finally the plan becomes thicker.


    "Count Huo, let''s talk about your plan. Are you ready for that?" Franz asked with concern.


    Huo Heng answered quickly: "His Majesty, after the Ministry of Education sent people to carry out field surveys throughout the country, it decided to adopt batch-type compulsory education, starting with large urban areas with concentrated populations and gradually spreading them to rural areas.


    This year, our goal is to launch compulsory education in major cities such as Vienna, Prague, Pecs, etc., and strive to popularize compulsory education throughout the country within five years.


    The site selection of schools in these big cities has basically been determined. Considering the funding problem, we are in principle rebuilding the existing buildings.


    Construction of 1023 schools has been completed and a total of 34216 teachers have been recruited. These teachers are undergoing emergency training and are expected to be completed in May.


    The Ministry of Education plans to officially start compulsory education in June this year. In the early stage, taking into account the school''s carrying capacity, we first recruited students who voluntarily enrolled, and waited five years before forcing all school-age children to receive compulsory education. "


    Franz nodded, what he was most afraid of was that officials were blindly involved in projects for the sake of political achievements, and they had tossed out good and compulsory education.


    "Does the Ministry of Education consider students with better family conditions who have the money to pay for their own tuition and need better education?


    There is no need to grab resources for compulsory education from ordinary children. Has the Ministry of Education distinguished them? Franz asked in confusion.


    Poor education is naturally the patent of the poor. We must not let the descendants of capitalists and nobles also take sandboxes to class?


    Count Huo explained: "Your Majesty, there are already fee-paying schools in Austria. We have not made major changes. These schools are not included in the compulsory education management system.


    In consideration of fair choices, in the future, the Ministry of Education''s funding for these schools will gradually decrease. All schools will allocate education funds according to the number of students and uniform standards. "


    Perhaps this is not the best choice, but it is the most suitable choice. The Austrian central government''s education funding for each compulsory education student is equal, taking into account the principle of fairness to the greatest extent.


    If they have money at home, they can pay for schools with better conditions. These are their freedom. After the government reduced funding for these fee-paying schools, the tuition fees naturally increased.


    Times have changed. The Austrian Empire only had to pay for the education of these two and three hundred thousand students. Now it is necessary to pay for the education of millions of students. The polarization of education has become inevitable.


    Of course, local finances also have funding for education. There are more in rich areas and less in areas with financial difficulties. The central government''s funding for education can only ensure that the most basic students complete compulsory education.


    "Let''s do this first, and continue to solicit opinions from domestic education experts. As long as it is practical and beneficial to Austria, we can accept it." Franz thought and said


    Since we want to make a political show, we must do a full set. In the early days, we have solicited opinions from the people, and now we must continue.


    Regardless of whether it will be adopted in the end, after at least one round of heated discussions, the relationship between the Austrian government and experts and scholars in the society has eased a lot.


    The Austrian government cracked down on the rebellion last year, creating a barrier with cultural people, which has gradually been eliminated.


    Many people are dissatisfied with the Austrian government because they are dissatisfied with the rigid system that hinders the development of the country. This does not mean that these people are no longer patriotic or want to rebel.


    In fact, Austria is quite conservative. The revolutionary ideas prevailing in France are difficult to survive here. Everyone wants reform, not revolution.


    In the Metternich era, reform was used as a slogan every day, but it could be reflected in action, but the government did not have any movements, which made everyone very dissatisfied.


    In the Franz era, the reform of the Austrian government has not stopped. First, the abolition of serfdom, the implementation of the labor protection law, then the civil service examination, promotion of compulsory education, and so on.


    Although these reform measures have left a lot of leeway, they have not cut across the board, but such progress is enough to satisfy the reformists.


    Except for the second middle school boy, he didn''t think of one step. Especially the older people prefer to boil frogs in warm water and carry out social changes step by step.


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 Chapter 132： Basic operation-digging

    With the start of compulsory education, Austria''s internal reforms have come to an end. The government''s energy is limited and it is impossible to take into account all aspects at the same time.


    Taking advantage of the Great Revolution of 1848, Austria''s internal reforms have taken a big step forward, and it is time to consolidate success.


    Any reform cannot be completed by a government decree, and more of it is to implement policies.


    As the government was busy, Franz was relaxed. In his opinion, the emperor''s life would only be better if the bureaucrats under his hands had things to do.


    Once they were idle, the problem came. Either the power struggle within the government has intensified, or they have united to take power from the emperor, or even do both together.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    The maid Jennie said in Franz''s ear: "Sir, this is the best tea that Lord Koko Gold brought back from Qing Dynasty-Longjing.


    It is said that from the West Lake with the best water quality there, I did not expect that tea trees can still grow in the water, and it is indeed a world of great wonders. "


    Franz Haha said with a smile: "Nonsense, who told you that tea plants grow in water?"


    How could you be an emperor without a lot of people? After knowing Franz''s habit of drinking tea, someone will naturally do what he wants.


    Due to cultural differences, many things naturally change after translation.


    As for whether this tea is in West Lake Longjing, only God knows. Franz can at best determine whether it is Longjing tea, which is produced in West Lake, Yuezhou, or Qiantang, which is too difficult.


    Considering the relationship between production, Franz estimates that even if the tea is produced in West Lake, it will not be the best Longjing, and Paul Kotsakin is most likely cheated by merchants.


    In this era, they have not been able to penetrate the inland areas, and many people have been deceived in doing business there.


    "Is that the **** Paul Kochkin lied to me? Huh! Looking back, I must find him a good account!" Jenny said angrily


    She was really angry. As Franz''s maid, there were many people who pleased her.


    For example, if the tea leaves sent by Franz are drunk, it is estimated that they will not be drunk in the next century.


    Paul Kochkin also blown the tea to the ceiling and gave him a lot of gifts, which made Jenny say something in front of Franz.


    As a result, a big oolong was made, and the little maid who thought he was embarrassed was going to explode.


    Franz touched Jenny''s forehead and comforted: "Well, don''t be angry, I guess he was also confused.


    West Lake Longjing has a history of more than a thousand years, and it was just a taste of tea hundreds of years ago. In modern times, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty visited West Lake, and he liked Longjing very much.


    Up and down, West Lake Longjing''s status in tea has increased. The best Longjing tea has now become a tribute. The output is very small and rarely outflowed, and most people can''t buy it.


    In fact, there is no such thing as the best tea in the world. Everyone''s taste is different, and only his favorite is the best.


    This tea is still good. It has good color, aroma, flavor and shape. "


    After some show-off, Franz succeeded in gaining a wave of worship of the little maid.


    ...


    After the episode, Franz successfully remembered Paul Kotsakin.


    There is no shortage of talents in Austria, although these people have not left a big name in history. This is a stage relationship, not that their abilities are really bad.


    In this era, there are usually only three kinds of people running overseas, one is a desperate one, one is a person who is eager for further social status, and one is a person who wants to get rich.


    No matter what kind of person, in Franz''s view are talents. Once Austria''s overseas colonization program began, these people had a place to work.


    Drinking tea, reading newspapers, reading books, this is Franz''s amateur life. The extravagant life of the paper drunk gold fan, he also wanted to try it, but unfortunately people can not jump.


    Who makes the original owner a dervish? Sudden changes, it is very easy to cause trouble. The emperor is not an ordinary person, and words and deeds may affect politics.


    If Franz takes the lead in corrupting life, it is estimated that it will not be long before the Austrian officialdom, which has just improved, will fall back again.


    For the happy life of more than 30 million Austrians, Franz had to continue to play his role, at best, a little bit lazy.


    "Sir, Mr. Metternich is here." The maid''s voice sounded.


    "Take him here." Franz said calmly.


    The emperor did not have a regular rest day, and was interrupted during the break, and Franz was already used to it.


    "Your Majesty, the news has just come, and the Pudan War broke out again." Metternich said.


    After the Berlin Revolution, the Kingdom of Prussia initially reached internal compromises. In order to transfer domestic conflicts, Frederick-William IV and the liberals roused the Putan war in a tacit manner, attempting to swallow Schleswig and Holstein Two principalities.


    Finally, under the strong pressure of the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia made concessions and the two sides reached an armistice agreement.


    "What''s the matter, did the Prussians inform us in advance?" Franz asked with concern.


    The Austrian government is the only Prussian supporter of the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.


    Although it is just verbal support, European countries should not give up Austria''s support when they support Denmark.


    "The conditions between the two sides of Putan are too wide. The negotiations between the two sides broke down three days ago. Yesterday the two countries declared war with each other. Prussian talents informed us after the war broke out." Metternich answered with a frown


    Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with the Prussian approach. Did n¡¯t even say a little in advance, was n¡¯t this disregarding Austria?


    Franz understands the Prussian government''s approach, and even if it is not useful to negotiate with Austria, the Austrian government will certainly not support their merger of the duchy of Schleswig and Holstein.


    It would be better to settle the facts. By then, as long as Austria does not wage war on the Kingdom of Prussia, it can only recognize it with its nose.


    "In this case, let the Russians be contacted, show our attitude, and let them be assured that they will do it boldly. Austria will only support Prussia in name." Franz sneered.


    The Danish kingdom of this era has long since fallen, and it is not a Prussian opponent at all, but it is impossible to hold people together and find Russians to rely on.


    Without the full support of Austria, Prussia wanted to annex Schleswig and Holstein. Ask the Russians if they agree?


    Public opinion is indeed important, but Franz wouldn''t mind going against the public opinion once if Russia could be fought. With all the excuses he thought about, the Austrian government had no money to fight.


    Anyway, the Austrian people have not cultivated the spirit of internationalism and will not march for demonstrations. If anyone clamored for war, Franz wouldn''t mind using all their properties to fill the army.


    "His Majesty, it is unlikely that the Russians will launch an offensive against the Kingdom of Prussia, otherwise the Russian army would launch an attack last year.


    If we don''t intervene, the Prussians really have the possibility of occupying Schleswig and Holstein, which is very bad for us. "Mettne analyzes


    It is very obvious that the Russians did not want to start a war with the Kingdom of Prussia for the Danes. It was not in the Russian interest to wage this war.


    Russians don''t want to fight, let alone European countries. Shouting slogans is okay. We really have to send troops to fight.


    Austria''s nominal support has increased the confidence of the Prussians, at least not to worry about the south.


    "Express our dissatisfaction to the Prussians, and at the same time encourage the Prussian kingdom to fight through the German nationalists, giving them the illusion that the German people are supporting them.


    The other German states were secretly contacted. Once the Prussians occupied Schleswig and Holstein, everyone put pressure together to force the Prussians to separate the two principalities.


    When necessary, we can launch a preventive war, ceding General Poland to the Russians in exchange for Russian troops. Franz thought about it and said


    Well, this is the most ideal state. As long as the Prussians are not stupid, they will figure it out in advance. Will they shrink back in history?


    Franz dug this pit just to plan ahead. If he lived in the Kingdom of Prussia, he would make a lot of money.


    "Your Majesty, if the Kingdom of Prussia is to be fooled, then it is best that we do not make secret contact with the German state, otherwise there will be more countries that are difficult to keep secret." Metternich thought and said


    Although he did not think that Franz''s plan would be successful, Metternich didn''t mind trying it. The failure was a big show by the Austrian government, and Austria''s position as the leader of the German state became stable.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take care of it. If the Prussian government is not fooled, let nationalists put pressure on them to keep the Prussians as long as possible in the war." Franz thought about it


    The war is very costly. With each day of delay in the Pudan war, the military expenditures of the Prussian government are not small.


    The more money was spent in the war, the less money the Prussian Kingdom could invest in domestic construction.


    It is not obvious two days a day. If it takes several months, the annual revenue of the Prussian kingdom will be almost lost.


    You know, now the revolutionary governments in Schleswig and Holstein also need Prussian funding. These are pure investments and will not be rewarded in a short time.


    Even if they win the Kingdom of Denmark, there is no prize. The Russians do the back office. The Danes neither need to mow the land nor pay compensation.


    Historically, the Kingdom of Prussia was forced by the pressure of various countries to withdraw from the war, and then watched the supported Schleswig-Holstein revolutionary government destroyed by the Danes.


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 Chapter 133： Russian Omega

    To trouble Prussia, Franz just did it, the Austrian government will not invest too much resources for this, and now the most important thing is to develop the country.


    At the same time as the Putin war broke out, Russia-Austria negotiations also came to an end. After nearly half a year of hard work, the two countries finally reached an agreement on their respective interests.


    On March 21, 1849, Austrian Ambassador to Russia Weissenberg and Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vosserrod signed the "Russian-Austrian Trade Agreement" in St. Petersburg.


    Treaty content:


    1. The two countries shall treat each other as most-favored-nation, and the tariffs on commercial transactions shall not exceed the third country;


    2. The two countries have formed a strategic trade partnership and follow the principles of free trade; (a war broke out between one party and a third country, and the trade between the two sides continues as usual)


    3 ....


    These very hasty commercial and trade agreements are obviously not the result of the efforts of the two governments for half a year. What really deserves the attention of the two parties is the secret agreement signed, including the "Russian-Australian Military Alliance" and "Russian-Olympic Power Division".


    "Russian and Austrian Military Alliance" content:


    1. Since the signing of the treaty, the two countries have officially concluded a military alliance;


    2. If one party is invaded by an external military, it is deemed as a joint declaration of war against the two countries;


    3. When a certain country declares war to a third country, it may ask the other party for assistance, including material assistance and military assistance;


    4 ....


    There is no doubt that the "Russian-Austrian Military Alliance" is a continuation of the "Berlin Convention" and has even taken it a step further, except that the State party has no Prussia.


    Because of the Pudan war, Nicholas I was very cold to the Kingdom of Prussia, and the outbreak of this war also marked the end of the era of the "Three Courts of the North".


    Compared with military alliances, the "Division of Russian and Austrian Powers" is the cornerstone of the alliance between the two countries. Each country takes what it needs and gets everything it needs.


    The treaty states:


    1. Austria recognizes that the Russian Empire has full sovereignty over the Black Sea Strait, Dardanelle Strait and coastal lands; (including Constantinople, Asia Minor, and parts of the Balkan Peninsula)


    2. Austria recognizes the interests of the Russian Empire in the Far East;


    3. The Austrian government recognizes the interests of the Russian Empire in Central Asia;


    4. The Austrian government recognizes the interests of the Russian Empire in Persia;


    5. The two countries share the interests of the Balkans and the Mediterranean;


    6. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria''s sovereignty over the South German region;


    7. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria''s interests in the Danube Basin;


    8. The Russian Empire recognizes Austria''s interests in Italy;


    9. The Russian Empire recognizes the benefits gained by Austria ¡¯s overseas colonies;


    ...


    The two sides agreed very clearly that you support me in acquiring the areas along the Black Sea coast, and I support your annexation of the South German state, and everyone will come together to divide the Balkans and the Mediterranean hegemony.


    Beyond these core interests, as long as the interests of both parties do not conflict, they support each other.


    Russia and Austria have reached agreement on their respective expansions, which also means that the British-dominated Straits Convention is abolished. Without Austrian support, Britain and France want to suppress Russian ambitions in the Near East. .


    According to the agreement between the two parties, Austria will acquire South Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, most of Serbia and most of Romania and Bulgaria.


    In terms of territorial area, it is less than one-half of the Russians; from the perspective of economic development, the two sides are incomparable.


    In this era, the coast of the Black Sea was developed. The essence of the Ottoman Empire was here, and Austria had no time to develop other regions except South Germany.


    Looking at the income comparison between the two sides, Franz also understood why the Russian Olympic Games turned over in history, the Russians took too much, and the Austrian government was jealous.


    What''s more, once the Russian ambitions are achieved, the Austrian Empire can no longer sleep well.


    Originally, Franz thought that the interests of the Black Sea Strait could satisfy the appetite of the Russians, plus at most half of the Balkan Peninsula, it turned out that he was wrong, and the Russians circled the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Since the bear''s appetite is so good, he certainly does not mind pushing it. Austria acknowledges that Russia has acquired the Asia Minor Peninsula and the Russians have made concessions in the Balkans.


    Franz didn''t care about the scope of the Balkan forces agreed by the two sides. It was good to get it, but it didn''t matter if he couldn''t get it, as long as he occupied Belgrade.


    The current Austrian empire does not have such a good appetite, and it will be supported by a single bite. If there were not many people in the Balkan Peninsula in this era, he would not dare touch it.


    However, when performing a full set of dramas, if the appetite in Austria is too small, the Russians are expected to doubt whether there is a conspiracy behind it.


    Franz guessed boldly that the great victory was being celebrated in the St. Petersburg court at this time.


    In history, the Russians dismantled the Straits Convention, but they sent troops to help Austria suppress the Hungarian rebellion.


    In this time and space, the Austrian government did not have chaos, and it managed the rebellion itself. Naturally, no help was needed, and the remuneration was impossible to talk about.


    If the "Straits Convention" is in the back, the Crimean War will not be fought, and the Russians will not be able to single out the three countries: Britain, France and Austria.


    This is also the reason why Austria was not human inside and out after the betrayal of the Russians by Austria in history. From British and French perspectives, this war would not have been possible without Austria''s initial laissez-faire on the Russians.


    "Your Majesty, we are too bad for this treaty. Once it becomes a reality, no one can control the Russians!" Prime Minister Felix frowned.


    The annexation of the national policy of South Germany was led by his prime minister, but after seeing the cost of compromise with the Russians, he regretted it.


    "If the Russians don''t grow bigger, will we have the opportunity to annex the South German region? Who in Europe wants to see Austria continue to grow?" Franz asked in turn.


    Metternich said with excitement: "Your Majesty, it is easy to release the Russians, but it is difficult to block them back.


    Moreover, can we really merge South German states?


    If the Russians do occupy these areas and we have not eaten the South German region, then Austria has lost its future. "


    Franz said calmly: "Don''t be blinded by your interests. On the surface, this treaty is very beneficial to the Russians. But do you actually think that the Russian national strength can support this plan?


    The Russians wanted to swallow the Ottoman empire this time, and the Sudanese government must fight hard to resist. This war is clearly not over in the short term.


    The French still have a lot of interests in the Near East. They cannot allow the Russians to expand, and they will not do well for the Russians. They will also let the French government unite against foreign enemies.


    Not to mention the British, when it comes to the Russian competitor, when they relax their vigilance and support the Ottoman Empire is inevitable, or they will bring the French into battle.


    Don''t look at the strength of the British people who seem to be at sea, but they cannot afford to have money. As long as the Ottomans are not dead, they can let this war continue.


    Even if the Russians are more powerful, they will eventually be dragged down.


    Unless the Tsarist government can see what it takes, stop all military operations after the occupation of Constantinople, and defend in situ. It is not difficult to defend a fortress city with the national strength of the Russians. After several years of effort, Britain and France naturally give up .


    Then the Russians gradually eroded the Ottoman Empire. If there were no accidents, it is estimated that if they worked hard for 30 to 50 years, the goal would be almost achieved.


    Such a long time is enough for us to do a lot of things. By that time, the Austrian Empire may not be weaker than Russia. "


    Speaking of the French, Franz wanted to laugh. In modern times, the Habsburg dynasty can be defeated by the French.


    The Ottoman Empire cannot be counted. Their road to defeat has not yet officially started, and they are still in a large area.


    From the 18th century, the French began their tragedy. If anyone pays attention, they will find that the French colonial empire at its peak was really thick.


    Lost in the Austrian throne war and lost the Indian region; lost the Canadian in the seven-year war; and after supporting the independence of the United States, an anti-French war broke out in an instant, and the United States bought the Louisiana region. ($ 15 million for 2.6 million square kilometers)


    This is just the beginning. If history does not change, the French will continue to lose their rights in Central America, including the Panama Canal, and the Egyptian-dominated Egypt ...


    The French fell and fed directly to the British and Americans. Both of the latter two empires stepped on the shoulders of the French and became world empires.


    Of course, the tribute of the Habsburg dynasty is indispensable. Without their selfless dedication, the British cannot rise up. Naturally, Americans need not say.


    Franz finally convinced the cabinet. Of course, the treaty has been signed, and the boat has become a boat, which has also played a large role in promoting it.


    Theoretically speaking, as long as the English and French are working hard, the Russians will still have difficulty in achieving their ambitions. The weak nature of the Ottoman Empire has not been exposed, and everyone still expects them.


    If the Russians choose a conservative strategy and work slowly, then they need not worry.


    Thirty or fifty years is enough time for the Austrian Empire to digest the South German region while industrializing.


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 Chapter 134： Fraudulent door

    Between nations, interests are always the subject. While Franz counted the Russians, the Tsarist government also counted Austria.


    This calculation has nothing to do with alliances, and everyone does it within the rules. Until the interests outweigh the contradictions, the alliance between the two parties is reliable.


    After the establishment of the Russian-Austrian alliance, the Tsarist government relaxed its repression of Prussia.


    Obviously, after the Austrian government exposed its ambitions in the South German region, the Tsarist government feared that Austria would unify the entire German region, threatened their continental hegemony, and prepared the Prussians to check and balance Austria.


    The most intuitive manifestation is that Russia''s diplomatic pressure on the Kingdom of Prussia is not as strong as before.


    In a way, Franz also inadvertently helped the Prussians. Of course this kind of help is not enough for the Russians to let the Prussian kingdom annex the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.


    The younger brother of Denmark, the Russians don''t want to give up yet. The tsarist government needs a stable northern Europe. The expansion of the Kingdom of Prussia has broken the balance of northern Europe.


    The tsarist government is in conflict, and the best option is to allow the Kingdom of Prussia to develop into the German central region, delaying Austria''s unification of the South German state.


    But the Prussian kingdom cannot be unified in the German region, which is inconsistent with the Russian strategy. For the Tsarist government, Austria''s ally is the best choice.


    Has certain strength, but does not threaten Russia''s strength. The most important thing is that the Habsburg dynasty is very old, and it is very difficult for any old empire to regenerate.


    In contrast, the newly emerging young empire is even more daunting. Being young means that it is still in a rising period, and the future has unlimited possibilities. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Prussia is a kingdom with the potential to become a young empire.


    The Russians are very contradictory. On the one hand, they want the kingdom of Prussia to check and balance Austria. On the other hand, they are worried that Prussia was drawn to Britain and France by the past and stabbed Russia or Austria at a critical moment.


    In Nicholas I''s opinion, the best option was to draw the kingdom of Prussia back to the "three courts of the north", or the "three imperial alliances".


    easy to say, hard to do.


    In the final analysis, it is the interests. At present, the Russians cannot sacrifice the interests of the Danes, which will chill the allies.


    Then it will be difficult to let Puao join forces to divide up the German region. Obviously, it is difficult for a North German region to feed the Prussians.


    If Prussia reaches out to the German region, let alone Austria can''t stand it, even Nicholas I can''t stand it. He can''t stand the birth of a German empire.


    What''s more serious is that after Pau divided up the German region, the Kingdom of Prussia really got bigger, and the two together just blocked their way west.


    After defeating the enemy in the future "Three Emperors League", it is always unfavorable that Puao will join forces against Russia to cultivate their feelings for the enemy.


    St. Petersburg


    In order to solve this troublesome problem, Nicholas I specially held an imperial conference.


    The Prime Minister took the lead to say, "Your Majesty, either try to win over the Kingdom of Prussia and continue the Berlin Convention; or jointly suppress the Kingdom of Prussia and make them incapable of messing us up!"


    Everyone knows what to do to suppress the Prussian kingdom. It is very simple. As long as you combine Austria with a severe blow to him, Prussia will not be able to stand over for ten or twenty years.


    But the problem is that after defeating Prussia, Austria''s goal may not be to merge the South German region, but to unify the entire German region.


    Suppression is not feasible, so it will win over Prussia instead. There is a price to pay for this. The Russians will not pay this price. If they want to cut meat, they will kill them again.


    Foreign Minister Karl-Worselrod analyzed: "His Majesty, the Prussians have a great appetite. Now there are two unified ideas in the German region, one is the establishment of the German Empire by the Austrian unified German region, and the other is by Prussia. People united the German states except Austria to establish a small Germany.


    The latter was troubled by the Prussians. Their goal was very clear, that is, to unify Germany. Now they are launching the Danish war, and they are working for this goal.


    If we will support the Prussian united German region, they will definitely join the alliance, but Austria will certainly not agree. Perhaps before our strategy has begun, the two countries will fight together. "


    Nicholas I frowned and asked, "Why can''t the North German state feed the Prussians?"


    The Russians are pursuing the supremacy of strength, and share as many benefits as they have. Now the Kingdom of Prussia is the bottom of the powers, or just a quasi-power.


    Later generations spoke highly of the Kingdom of Prussia, because they unified Germany and established the Second German Empire, which pushed them up and raised their status.


    This is not to say that the middle country with a population of 13 million now has the same strength as the major powers.


    "Your Majesty, we can try to draw the Prussians in North Germany and, if not, seduce them to expand into the lowland countries." Foreign Minister Karl Voselrod suggested


    The 19th century was an era of expansion. All countries wanted to expand their power. In this era, non-expansion is a chronic suicide.


    Don''t look at many countries in future generations, who have survived from this era. In fact, many people ignore the risks they have experienced.


    Small countries such as the Netherlands and Luxembourg are not mentioned, and even large countries such as Spain are being beaten all the way.


    Prussia and Austria, countries with huge geographies, will not be able to expand and expand their strengths. Whether it is the Russians going west or the French expeditions, it will be a tragedy.


    Farming development is not impossible, but the speed of farming development is too slow. Without sufficient market and industrial raw materials, your hard work for two or three decades is not as good as others'' achievements.


    "No, letting the Prussians annex the North German state is already very dangerous. If they get Belgium and the Netherlands again, then it will be another France." The Prime Minister objected excitedly.


    "His Prime Minister, our westward expansion has been blocked. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia becomes larger, it will not be possible to counterattack Russia. As long as we provoke the contradiction between the Austrian and the Austrian, the western line will be stable. It is our national policy to fully operate the Mediterranean "Explained Karl-Worselrod


    ...


    The internal disputes among the Russians eased the diplomatic pressure on Prussia and created an illusion to the Prussians. It seemed that as long as they persuaded the Danes and created the facts, the Russians would compromise.


    Affected by this, the Prussian army quickly defeated the Danes on the front line. On April 9, 1849, the Prussian army entered the Jutland again.


    Unlike last time''s restraint, this time the Prussians compromised to persuade the Kingdom of Denmark, God blocked God and Buddha blocked all the way. April has not passed yet, and half of the Jutland Peninsula has fallen.


    If the Danes had no foresight and the capital was built on the island of Zealand, the Prussian navy would be a weak chicken. It is estimated that the Prussian army would hit the Yellow Dragon directly.


    He couldn''t bear it, so he looked for the boss, and Nicholas I was provoked by the Prussian approach.


    Do you want to see the owner when you hit the dog? He has repeatedly stopped five times, and even dared to continue military action without paying attention to him at all.


    The Russians acted immediately after thinking that their dignity had been provoked.


    On May 7, 1849, two Russian infantry divisions landed on the Jutland peninsula, blocking the way of the Prussian army.


    Fighting is impossible, Frederick William IV counseled, and news from St. Petersburg showed that the tolerance of the Russians had reached its limit.


    It is easy to wage war, but it is difficult to end it. Don''t look at the fact that Frederick-William IV has suppressed the Revolutionary Party in the country, but Prussia is still not alone.


    The frontline troops fought too smoothly, which is not a good thing. Now the eyes of the people have been shifted to the Putin war, and no one remembers them suppressing the revolution.


    However, the aftermath of the nationalist boom has also come. The people cannot tolerate defeat, especially when the battlefield has won, and the government will make concessions.


    Armistice is okay. It is not possible to abandon the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein. This is a matter of principle. Whoever dares to compromise will be a traitor.


    It wasn''t just Austria that helped build Prussian power. All the states of the German region contributed, including the North German states that favored the Prussians.


    It can be said that the entire German region now supports Prussia spiritually. If spiritual support can be turned into substantial support, then Frederick-William IV will not need to counsel.


    Vienna


    "His Majesty, the Prussian ambassador to Vienna asked us for help, and after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refused, they offered to collect donations for war in Austria.


    According to the information we received, the Prussians have initiated fundraising in the country, and now they are targeting the entire German region. Their finances should be unsustainable. "Metne said with a smile


    Fundraising? This is a wonderful idea that Franz helped the Prussian government, and the people''s money is not easy to get.


    If the money is not the last thing to do, how enthusiastic these people will be when they donate, how much resentment they will have in the future.


    "That being the case, we will cooperate with them. The government will send someone to help them raise funds, so that people will gain momentum in the German region, and the actual fundraising will be enlarged a little bit.


    On behalf of the Austrian government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has donated 10 million dongs to Prussia in support of their military operation to recover the Schleswig-Holstein duchy for the German Federation.


    But do n¡¯t rush to give them the money first, and find a reason to drag it backwards. If you ca n¡¯t drag it anymore, you will pay in installments on the grounds of financial difficulties. Franz thought about it and said


    Fraud donation door, in the 21st century, some people dare to play, Franz naturally did not mind to follow suit.


    No, this is not a fraudulent donation, nor is he really not giving money.


    As long as the Prussians were able to get the two German duchyes back into the embrace of the German Federation, the Austrian government gave money.


    If the Prussians couldn''t withstand the pressure and gave up the Principality of Schleswig-Holstein, which was already in hand, the money would naturally not have to be given.


    By the way, the people of the German states should be urged to protest at the entrance of the Prussian embassy and allow them to refund their hard-earned money.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Metternich replied.


    I do n¡¯t know how happy the Prussian representative will be when he hears this news, maybe he wo n¡¯t be excited?


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 Chapter 135： Get rich? Start with appropriation **

    Franz has a sense of national responsibility. In order to raise war funds for the Kingdom of Prussia, his emperor took the lead in donating one million dongs and deposited it into the Royal Bank of Austria.


    (1 shield ¡Ö 11.69 grams of silver)


    Soon Austria ¡¯s nobles, businessmen, students, etc. all scrambled to donate, but these funds were not directly transferred to the Prussian government, but were deposited in the Royal Bank of Austria.


    That''s right, this Royal Bank of Austria was just scammed by Franz. Its main business is to collect donations from the people, and at the same time monitor the money used in the defense of the Principality of Schleswig-Holstein.


    The Prussian army now stretches across the Jutland peninsula, which has exceeded this boundary and does not meet the conditions for enabling this donation.


    What the Prussians think of Franz doesn''t care. Anyway, he is very happy now. The Royal Bank, which has a registered capital of only one million dongs, has absorbed nearly 30 million dongs of deposits in one month.


    It''s just that the bank issued a receipt to the donor. All donations are used in proportion. If they are not used up, they will be refunded.


    In order to show his patriotic manners, the Royal Bank did not even charge the most basic handling fee, and it was completely free of charge.


    Since it is a donation, interest naturally does not exist. Before this huge fund was launched, Franz had another working capital.


    Holding a large amount of cash in your hands does not move, which is a crime, so Franz changed hands and issued a loan to himself to invest in the construction of a comprehensive food company, and by the way purchase a lot of good quality mines.


    This year, gold and silver can be used directly as currency, and gold and silver mines are naturally very valuable, even if Franz is an emperor, it is not easy to get them.


    In contrast, iron, coal, lead, zinc, manganese, rare earth and other minerals are much cheaper. The industrial revolution is still ongoing. Even the most basic coal and iron consumption are very limited. Many rare minerals are now The industry is not used at all.


    Franz also didn''t bother to go to the tiger''s mouth, taking advantage of the fact that these resources are now worthless, and to collect the valuable minerals in the future in advance.


    Unfortunately, the Austrian empire did not have huge mines, otherwise this wave could be eaten for a lifetime.


    In short, now that you have money in your hands, you can buy and buy everywhere. When other people invest in mining, they must first consider transportation issues.


    Franz doesn''t consider that much, as long as the quality of the mineral products is sufficient and the reserves are sufficient, is the traffic problem a concern?


    Others don''t know, can he himself not know? The Austrian government will not be long before investing heavily in domestic infrastructure.


    It seems that there are no mines with development value. As soon as the road is repaired, the value will be doubled. Coupled with the advancement of industrialization, the demand for mineral resources will increase, making it difficult to get rich.


    In a short period of more than a month, more than 5.8 million dongs were spent, and the scared Franz quickly quit. Even if embezzlement of public funds, there must be a limit?


    If all of this huge sum of money is spent by a brain, and it is found out, how will it end?


    The Habsburgs have assets that do not have so much cash. Even if Franz is an emperor, it is difficult to borrow so much cash in a short period of time.


    Franz just had to embezzle a part of it, because after all, he opened a bank. If it weren''t for the current shortage of staff, Royal Bank would have begun to siege the city.


    A bank with 30 million huge sums is a giant in this era. When it comes to cash flow, it is definitely the largest bank in Austria, and it also has a high ranking in the world.


    At present, the Royal Bank of Austria has opened more than 30 stores in total. In terms of scale, it can only be regarded as a small and medium-sized bank, and its business outlets are concentrated in several large cities in Austria.


    John Stewart was originally an executive at Austria''s No. 1 Savings Bank, and was valued by Raul to serve as the bank''s first industry.


    It wasn''t until this time that Franz realized that the Habsburgs had shares in many banks, and he didn''t bother to care how they came.


    Anyway, there are supporters behind any bank, otherwise in this era, or even earlier, it is not easy to survive.


    "Your Majesty, the Royal Bank is ready to be put in place, and it can absorb foreign reserves." John Stewart said nervously.


    "For banking issues, you are a professional, and your management has decided on this issue yourself. In a short period of time, Royal Bank will not carry out external loan business." Franz said blankly.


    I have misappropriated such a large sum of money, but I have to return it. God knows how long the Prussians can persist, and once the Prussian government makes a compromise, these money will be returned.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," John Stewart replied.


    "You estimate how much of these donations can be converted into our savers? How much money will be left?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, our bank interest is set with reference to the average level, but Royal Bank is far superior to any competitors.


    About 20% of the donors will become our users, because government donations account for one-third of these donations, and the remaining funds may be around three million dongs. John Stewart thought about it


    Don''t think that three million dongs are less. In this era, people have not the habit of depositing money in banks. Most aristocrats are used to stacking gold coins in the basement.


    There are also thresholds for opening a bank account. For example, the threshold set by Royal Bank is one hundred and fifty shields. Below this number, sorry, this is not for you.


    The total savings of the Austrian Empire in 1848 were less than 100 million dongs, and three million dongs were left behind, which accounted for more than 3% of Austria''s total savings.


    Franz also thought about reducing the limit of account opening conditions, but considering that this requires a large number of counter personnel, but also increases management difficulty and operating costs, he gave up decisively.


    Banks are also compelling. In this era, the middle and upper levels of the society were all in and out of the bank. Once restrictions were opened, a large number of people from the bottom came in. If these quality customers ran away, they would have no time to cry.


    The Austrian people are too poor to save a dozen guilders a year, which is considered a good income. In this context, the possibility of running a business at a loss is too high.


    "Okay, as soon as you go back, you will start the storage business as soon as possible. All salesmen must be strictly trained, and everyone is required to treat every customer with courtesy." Franz ordered


    "Yes, Your Majesty," John Stewart replied.


    At this time, the attitude of bank service personnel was not bad, because of the restrictions on the amount of account openings, those who were able to handle deposits with banks were basically middle-class or higher-level existence.


    At the social level, bank staff do not have a high sense of superiority, and naturally there is no such thing as discrimination.


    Coupled with being a private bank, everyone is struggling for performance. Promotions with good performance and leave with poor performances. Want to lie down and dream!


    Franz is concerned but chaotic. Now he still has a hole to fill?


    The Habsburgs didn''t have the arrogance of cashing out millions of dongs at any time. Royal Bank was still his personal property. Franz didn''t want others to follow suit.


    Now that Royal Bank does not lend to outside parties, it is not that he does not want to do this business, but he dares not to do it. In case the Prussians persuade him tomorrow, he will immediately usher in the peak of withdrawal.


    For these donations, the Royal Bank promised a special fund for use. If the money could not be withdrawn, and the donations were misappropriated, the credibility damage would be great.


    It''s impossible to keep secrets. No one breaks through the window paper now, it''s Franz is the emperor, and no one dares to do this.


    Also, they don''t know how much Franz has misappropriated. If the number is small, it is not difficult to fill the hole. At that time, the crime of making rumors and damaging the emperor''s reputation would be dead.


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 Chapter 136： It ’s also difficult for me to do this

    Berlin


    Ever heard that a large donation had been raised in Austria, Frederick William IV was thrilled. That''s right, it''s exciting, it''s definitely not angered.


    Except for the Kingdom of Prussia, if the donations collected in the entire German region are converted into Austrian guilders, there will be about 43 million dongs, and Austria alone will contribute more than 30 million.


    This money is already equivalent to the fiscal revenue of the Prussian kingdom for half a year. If all the money is available, it will undoubtedly be a timely rain for the Prussian government with insufficient financial resources.


    Unfortunately, Her Majesty Franz proposed a special fund, and as a result, many German states followed suit. Of course, they were not as careful as Her Majesty Franz.


    So far, the Prussian government has received more than 5 million rupiah donations from the German region, and most of the rest have been intercepted by their respective governments.


    How can bureaucrats do nothing for such a big sum? Their donations don''t want to be as rigorous as Franz''s, they all issued receipts and they could be refunded if they were not used up.


    As you can imagine, the rest of the money is doomed to the hands of the Prussian government.


    What depresses Frederick-William IV is that in the media, the Kingdom of Prussia has received donations from the German region, and this total amount has exceeded 100 million dongs.


    In this era, the news is not flowing smoothly. There is no bank flow to check. Anyway, it is said casually that states do not want to lose face, and donate astronomical figures one by one.


    Is it true or not?


    Anyway, the data published by the media in various places is not officially recognized, it does not matter if it is found in the future.


    If you meet a shameless government, you will give the money to the Prussian government, and no one can prove that you did not give it.


    For example, Franz allocated the first donation to the Prussian government, a total of one million dongs, all in cash, and transferred to the Prussian embassy under the witness of the media.


    Of course, maybe one million is too small, and one million in Vienna newspapers has become three million. If Franz is unscrupulous, it would not be impossible to swallow the extra two million shields.


    Not everyone is so particular about Franz. Misreporting donations is only a minor issue. In many places, only 200,000 were clearly given, and Prussian officials had to sign 500,000 receipts.


    Anyway, money is loved in the hands of others. In front of the interests, the combat effectiveness of the bureaucrats has exploded.


    Except for the states that are severely affected by Prussia, this phenomenon is smaller, and the states in the South German region have become the worst-hit areas.


    Prussian Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz said anxiously: "Your Majesty, we can''t ask for this money!"


    "What''s wrong?" Frederick William IV asked in confusion.


    Dissatisfaction with the German states, but there is no need to live with money? Even if a large part of the bureaucrats of various countries are corrupted, it is not a small number in the end.


    Now the Prussian government is in high debt. If it is not a different time, Frederick-William IV is ready to declare the government bankruptcy and rely on all debt.


    "Your Majesty, these states are nominally supporting us in fighting, but they are actually concealed.


    Now that they hold us so high, if the Russians insist that we give up the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein, how should we end?


    Now that all countries in Europe, except the German region, are on our opposite side, the Danes are fearless and will not make concessions. "Joseph von Radovitz smiled wryly


    There is no doubt that the use of war to divert domestic contradictions is overkill. Now the Prussian government is riding a tiger. If they could not take back the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein, they would not be able to explain to the people.


    This is not only the people in Prussia, but also the people in Germany.


    Domestic public opinion, they can also think of ways to guide, foreign public opinion do not think about it, is it blame not to be hacked?


    This question was also thought of by Frederick-William IV, but he had no choice. Whether or not he received the money, the final result would not change.


    Successfully regained the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein. They were the heroes of the German nation, and failed. They were the national thieves of the German nation.


    Unless they dare to fight the Russians with real swords, then no matter if they win or lose, they can pass.


    In this era, Russia is the European supremacy. It is normal for Prussia to single out the Russians. It is understandable that they will transfer this anger to Austria and other states that have not participated in the war.


    If the Prussian government retreats without a shot, how can nationalists and patriots accept it?


    From the point of view of ordinary people, all the states in the German region are now backing them, even if they are against the Russians, shouldn''t they be advised?


    The opinion is terrible, the Russians are even more terrible!


    If the Russian-Prussian War breaks out, who will Austria help?


    According to Frederick-William IV, Austria is unlikely to fall to Russia. Under the pressure of public opinion, most of them will support Prussia.


    Unfortunately, this support is very limited, and it is impossible for Austria to make a real contribution. After all, the Kingdom of Prussia is dead, and Austria''s biggest obstacle to unifying the German region is gone.


    The weak support from Austria also offsets diplomatic pressure from France. The wave of flags of a large group of German states is offsetting the diplomatic pressure of small European countries.


    The diplomatic pressure on the Kingdom of Prussia is now much smaller than in history; the pressure imposed by domestic patriots has exceeded the historical period.


    Neither Prime Minister Joseph von Radviell nor King Frederick William IV will be able to make up their minds to abandon the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.


    Too much was invested, and the war funding paid by the Prussian Kingdom for this war has already exceeded Austria''s expenditure in the Osa war.


    It has been more than a year since the outbreak of the war. Although the real time between the two sides is very short, the Prussian army also beat the Danes, but military confrontation also costs money!


    Military expenditures during wartimes are often several times or more than those during peacetimes, which is not easy for the poor Prussian kingdom.


    The military expenditure of the Kingdom of Prussia has always remained high. Starting from the throne of Frederick II in 1740, the number of general troops surged from the original 70,000 to 200,000, accounting for 9.4% of the national population. Military expenditure is spent annually on the government 45 of the total budget.


    At that time, Prussia was only tenth in area and thirteenth in population in Europe, but its army was second only to Russia, France, and Austria, and ranked fourth in Europe.


    Moreover, this number increased to 235,000 with the successor of Frederick II, William II. In the following days, the Prussian army almost never fell below this number.


    With such a large army in peaceful times, financial pressures can be imagined for the Prussian kingdom, which has a small population and has not completed industrialization.


    For this country, fiscal deficits are commonplace. In this case, it is very difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to seek external loans or issue bonds.


    It was because the government had run out of money that Frederick-William IV would put down his face and turn to the German state for help. Even if he knew that the money was not easy to take, he accepted it.


    "It''s too late to say now, let our people collect evidence first, and if something goes wrong in the future, we can also pull them into the water.


    This is all a bad idea. The last resort is to keep the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein, when the states and parliaments obediently send the money over. Frederick William IV said fiercely


    "Your Majesty, I''m afraid it''s not that simple. At that time, most of these states will ask for the independence of these two principalities." Joseph von Radovico thought about it


    "Don''t worry, as long as these two principalities are successfully taken back, and the established facts will be created by then, they will not be able to do anything, and we will not have no supporters." Frederick William IV said confidently


    After so many years of propaganda, the idea of ??Little German has overwhelmed the theory of Great Germany in many regions, and there are not many people who support the unification of the Kingdom of Prussia by Germany.


    Had Franz not disturbed the Frankfurt conference, the idea of ??little German would now have become mainstream in the German region.


    ...


    The persistence of the Prussian government embarrassed the St. Petersburg government.


    From the beginning they were on the Danish side, and the Tsarist government had announced that if the Prussian government did not budge, it would use force.


    What should we do now? Do it, it will be cheap for the Austrians; if you do n¡¯t do it, will the Russian Empire lose face?


    Even their own little brother can''t keep it. The tsarist government is indifferent. Are they still embarrassed to mingle on the international stage?


    It can only be said that it is no longer than it was then.


    At that time, the Tsarist government could use credibility as toilet paper and throw it away. Now the Russian Empire is already fighting for world supremacy. If it does not pay attention to credibility, who will serve them?


    The world boss who is lonely and widowed, looks prestigious, but actually is in crisis. Unless it is possible to unify the world by force, it is enough to refer to Napoleon.


    St. Petersburg


    Nicholas I asked with concern: "What does the Austrian government say, are they willing to mediate this Putin war?"


    "His Majesty, the Austrian government refused to participate in the mediation. The old fox from Metternich stated that due to domestic public opinion, the Austrian government''s participation in the mediation will only be on the Prussian side." Foreign Minister Karl Voselrod answered in a dilemma


    It is no secret that the Russians did not want to go to war with the Kingdom of Prussia, and that the Tsarist government was trying to avoid it. It was naturally learned by the Prussian government.


    Tragically, after the Prussian government obtained this information, they directly made a strategic misjudgment that the Russians would not interfere by force, which increased their confidence.


    "Damn, the Austrians are probably still dreaming of our spring and autumn dreams to help them remove the obstacles to the unification of Germany. Aren''t they afraid we leaked the Russian-Olympic Treaty?" Nicholas I whispered to himself


    Everyone is a person with a wink, and dare not answer stupidly: not afraid.


    Once the Russian-Olympic Treaty is leaked out, the strategy behind Austria will be in trouble, and the strategy behind Russia will be directly dead.


    The annexation of Austria in the South German state would make the British feel daunted, at most it would raise the level of danger close to that of the French, but it is not worth mentioning compared to the Russians who annexed the Ottoman Empire.


    The former also has methods to restrict, whether it supports the Kingdom of Prussia, or instigates the relationship between France and Austria, or the relationship between Russia and Austria, it can play a check and balance role.


    The latter is not the same. In the current Russian Empire, the British can only look at them. If they annex the Ottoman Empire, it will be a matter of time before the world overlord changes hands.


    Even if Nicholas I wanted Laprus to board the ship very much, he did not dare to leak the slightest news to them, and even during the proceedings, the confidentiality work was raised to the highest level.


    ...


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 Chapter 137： Tightrope walking

    Everyone was embarrassed. Franz was relieved that the Putin war would not end in a short time, which meant that he had enough time to fill the hole.


    The paper cannot cover the fire. If the hole is not filled, even if the **** is buckled on the Prussian head, it will not be reliable!


    What if Franz the Emperor''s face should be worn out in case one day?


    Misappropriation and corruption are completely two concepts. The former can explain the normal capital operation of the bank. Anyway, as long as the money is paid out on time, the latter is an eternal black history.


    When the Russia and Russia faced each other, the European powers were not idle.


    In addition to occasionally expressing their opinions on international issues and vowing their sense of existence, the French are mainly busy with internal struggles, and even overseas colonial expansion has been affected.


    The British were very busy, while intensifying their aggression against India, colonizing and expanding in Southeast Asia, and also invading New Zealand ...


    The British colonial empire is about to take shape. Except for the absence of the African continent, other regions have basically been included or are being incorporated into the British colonial empire.


    Everyone is busy, which creates opportunities for Austria.


    While the world''s attention was focused on the battlefield of Putin, on April 15, 1849, Austria and Naples, Papal States, Tuscany, Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Baden, Hess-Damstad and other states were in Rome established the Holy Roman Economic Alliance.


    European public opinion is uproar. Fortunately, Franz did not set up his headquarters in Vienna, otherwise the political influence will be even greater.


    The most violent reaction was Prussia. For the unity of Germany, they hard-topped the Russians in front of them, and Austria actually came to a bottom.


    With the exception of the Kingdom of Prussia, the main states of the German region have joined the Austrian-led Holy Roman Alliance, which means that Prussia has been kicked out of the German region.


    Under the influence of the establishment of the Holy Roman Alliance, the idea of ??Grand Germanism has once again risen. To many nationalists, economic clinging will help the country''s unity.


    Even inside Prussia, there are people who advocate joining the alliance established by Austria. As for the German Customs Union, the historical mission has been completed and it can be entered into the garbage dump.


    This change gave Frederick-William IV a headache. Nationalism was a double-edged sword. They could support the Prussian united Germany, as well as the Austrian united Germany.


    As for adding the Italian region, the nationalists didn''t care. In their view, as long as the German nation occupied the dominant position, the empire established was naturally bigger and better.


    "Prime Minister, what is the attitude of all countries to Austria''s wolf ambitions?" Frederick William IV asked expectantly.


    After thinking about it, Joseph von Radovitz replied: "The British issued a diplomatic note to Austria, opposed Austria''s alliance, and strongly condemned Austria for breaking free trade principles.


    The French government has protested Austria''s economic alliance to exclude third countries, and no further action has been taken.


    The Spaniards expressed close attention to the follow-up developments, most European countries are neutral, and the Russians have not yet expressed their positions. "


    No doubt everyone is too busy now to bother with Austria.


    The British did not intervene forcefully in the Putan War, nor did they have the energy to interfere with Austria ¡¯s alliance. Without the power of the European powers, they had a limited right to speak on the European continent.


    The French waited for them to settle the factions in the country, otherwise, the French government would not be able to do anything else under the party struggle and against the opposition.


    Frederick-William IV was very depressed. In his opinion, the Russians who had the best ability to interfere with Austria were just held back by their help. The Tsarist government could not interfere with Puao at the same time.


    Without the threat of force, can protest alone overwhelm Austria? Frederick-William IV shook his head. Prussia faced greater diplomatic pressure.


    Austria only established an economic alliance, and most European countries have hung up on their own concerns.


    "Did the British take action?" Frederick William IV asked with concern.


    ...


    London


    As the world''s first crap, how could the British watch Austria create a league?


    You must know that the Holy Roman Economic Alliance, but half of the monsters of Germany + half of Italy + the Austrian Empire, in terms of economic volume, this is the first economy in Europe.


    Although most of these places are still semi-feudal and semi-capitalist, their industries are not weak, the British have a small market share in the local area, and they have no shortage of markets.


    But no matter how small a mosquito is, it is not John Cow''s style to give up for nothing.


    "Well, why are the Russians so slow this time?" Prime Minister John Russell asked in confusion.


    Palmerston thought for a while and said, "Maybe hesitating. The Putin war has restrained a lot of their energy. At this time, if they interfere in Austria, they will join forces.


    Nicholas I was not a fool. Once that step was reached, the ''Nordic Three Courts'' system fell apart. As long as they did not want to be isolated in Europe, they would not take action against Austria. "


    Since the "Berlin Convention", the European continent has entered the "People-Russia and the Three Kingdoms era". The three countries have joined forces to jointly safeguard the Vienna system, and even the British have been excluded from the European continent.


    Now that there is a crack in the relationship between Russia and Russia because of the Putin war, the British naturally have to find a way to split this alliance.


    Whether it is to encourage Austria to expand into the Balkans, support Austria''s occupation of the Danube, or indulge in Prussia''s war on Denmark, it is part of this plan.


    I have to say that this time the Russians kept the secrecy of the job secret, and deceived everyone, and everyone made up their minds.


    "The Russians probably didn''t expect to dream. The Prussians actually persisted this time, and now they are riding a tiger.


    However, the Holy Roman Alliance established by Austria is also a trouble. With the old fox of Metternich, it is difficult to achieve pressure to join forces with other countries. "John Russell frowned.


    Palmerston smiled and said, "Why must the Austrians be forced to dissolve the alliance? It is not us who should worry most about the establishment of this alliance.


    Russia, Prussia, France, which one is not more anxious than us?


    Especially the Prussians, who were deadlocked with the Russians. Austria was originally the best mediator, but now Austria has created this alliance. The Nordic Tri-Court Alliance is afraid that it will come to an end.


    Do we need to help them continue this alliance? "


    Prussia had conflicts with Russia and Austria at the same time, and naturally cannot be confused in the three-nation alliance.


    In order to break up this alliance, the British have made a lot of efforts, and now they are just a step closer, they will naturally not renew their lives.


    "It looks good for us, but we still have to be alert to Austria. The old fox that Metternich excels at is balance, and the influence of the Habsburg dynasty is deep-rooted.


    Can''t let them turn this economic alliance into an empire. Otherwise, our interests in the Mediterranean cannot be guaranteed. "John Russell said cautiously


    This is not ridiculous. Everyone knows that the Habsburgs are best at marriage. They marry internally in the structure of the alliance. After several generations, they merge into one family. This is how the Austrian Empire came.


    If Franz knew what the British thought, he would want to laugh. It is possible to form an alliance with the Italian state. If it merges with the Italian state, then he does not want to ask for trouble.


    "Relax, Prime Minister. The Austrians will not have this opportunity. As long as they dare to take the first step, this alliance will fall apart.


    On the contrary, the Pudan war is a trouble. The Prussian government is still insisting on public opinion. I am worried that they will provoke the Russians and war may break out on both sides.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia was tortured by the Russians and there were no internal ribs, Austria would probably dare to unify the German region. Palmerston thought about it and said


    In many cases, the imperialist country cannot analyze from the perspective of interests alone. In case the tsar is provoked, it is really possible to fight without regard to the consequences.


    "Be prepared for mediation. Once the situation gets out of control, put pressure on the Prussian government to force them to compromise." John Russell said fiercely


    There is no way to impose diplomatic pressure on the Russians, they will not bird them at all, they can only bully the soft persimmon of Prussia.


    Despite the good relations between Britain and the United Kingdom, this will not allow Britain to unconditionally support Prussia. In the face of interest, it is nonsense to build relations with the British.


    ...


    Vienna


    Since the establishment of the Holy Roman Alliance, Franz has not slept well for a few days. There is no way to go too smoothly and it seems very abnormal.


    It is natural that the Russians do not interfere. The two sides have had a close contract. If they cannot keep secret, the Russians can directly support Austria.


    But the performance of other countries surprised Franz. Even a small neutral country, they do n¡¯t have the right to speak. They used to be soy sauce. It ¡¯s normal to eat melons to see the excitement.


    But the performance of Britain and France surprised Franz.


    He could barely understand the performance of the French government. He had to settle in first, and Austria had not invaded France, and it was difficult for them to fight with their enemies.


    Apart from protesting, the British did nothing. According to prior analysis, at this time the British should pull the French, plus a group of younger brothers came to put pressure on Austria.


    Franz was a headache because he didn''t play cards according to the script. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Metternich also presided over work in Rome. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave two answers:


    1. The British are busy with colonial expansion and have no time to take care of Austria;


    2. The British want to provoke the contradiction between the Austrian and the Austrian and the Austrian and the Austrian, and to disintegrate the three countries.


    Except for a few cabinet members, others did not know the contents of the close treaties between Austria, Britain, France, and Russia, so it is impossible to conduct a comprehensive analysis.


    At this time, Franz suddenly found that in just over a year, Austria had signed so many secret agreements, which was simply incredible.


    Had it not been for the Foreign Minister Metternich, Franz suspected that the Austrian government had long since collapsed.


    In history, Austria also attempted to walk a tightrope between Britain, France, and Russia. In the end, it failed to grasp the balance and turned all three countries that Britain, France, and Russia can become allies into enemies.


    If you think about it, let Franz be cold. Don''t look at Austria now in a much better position than in history, but once diplomatic play collapses, it will instantly become isolated.


    Consequences?


    Of course, he is a man with his tail in his hands, and he farms at home in peace. Watching quietly Prussia unifies the German region, and then challenging the world order with them.


    In theory, the Austrian empire that has completed internal reforms will be stronger than the historical Austro-Hungarian empire, and maybe Germany and Austria will join forces to counterattack.


    However, this kind of thing is obviously impossible. Franz is ready. In case the situation exceeds the control, Russia and Austria will join hands to fight against Britain, France and France.


    From a purely military perspective, the possibility of failure is not high. At most, it is a loss of both sides. When Russia and Austria lose money, the war will end.


    In history, the Russians singled out Britain and France and lost the Crimean War. It was not because of military failure. The main thing was that the government had no money. If they had money, they could continue to fight.


    Only 300,000 troops were lost. It was totally drizzle for the bears. Even if this number was increased tenfold, they still had enough gray animals.


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 Chapter 138： My Three Provinces

    After introspecting Austria''s foreign policy, Franz decisively decided to farm in peace in the days to come.


    Austria has become very popular recently. In three or two years, it has fallen to the Kingdom of Sardinia, extorted a war reparation, and then interfered in the Papal State, consolidating its hegemony in Italy.


    Now there is a Holy Roman Alliance. Everyone knows that this alliance is not as simple as it seems. Just look at the response in the German region.


    The difference between the Holy Roman Alliance and the Holy Roman Empire, that is, the two words, is easy to make people think.


    If it were not for the participation of the Italian states and the base camp in Rome, it is estimated that many people could not sleep.


    Even so, to many German nationalists, this is a prelude to Austria''s desire to unify the German region.


    The seeds have been buried, and the rest are waiting to take root. If you want to gain, let''s wait until the strength is reached.


    On June 1, 1849, compulsory education in Austria officially kicked off, and all children aged 6 to 13 can register at any compulsory education school.


    Austria''s compulsory education has copied some of Prussia''s successful experiences. The core goals of both parties are the same, and the management method can naturally be used for reference.


    The purpose of Prussia: "Through schools strictly controlled by the government, resist the spread of revolutionary ideas and train loyal and brave citizens."


    The purpose of Austria is similar, except that, to put it another way, the purpose of education is to adopt the principle of "loyalty and patriotism" as the dominant idea and adopt semi-military management.


    Since everyone thinks this is appropriate, Franz will naturally not object. National conditions are different and times are different. Many things in later generations are not applicable in this era.


    For example, Franz is also worried that compulsory education will start to become overcrowded. After all, just adding more than a thousand schools will not be able to accommodate so many students.


    Facts have proved that he has thought too much, and many people at the bottom have little interest in compulsory education. People who live in the city or in the surrounding area are okay. They have a broader vision and know that it is easier to find a job after reading a book.


    In remote mountainous areas, many people haven''t traveled a hundred miles since childhood, and they don''t even know what use reading is.


    The public''s ideology has not changed, and Franz can''t help but be gratified that he did not make his own claim and turned tithe into an education surcharge. Otherwise, many people would say that they do not need compulsory education and will not pay this tax.


    Do not doubt that it is not uncommon for Europeans to resist taxation on the grounds that they do not need it. As long as the revolutionaries encourage it, the aristocracy will help it again. If it is not possible, it will be a nationwide tax resistance campaign.


    Fortunately, compulsory education in Austria does not charge tuition fees. As long as the government forces a compulsory order, they will implement it.


    Although one and a half labors are missing, isn''t it missing a mouth? This account will be calculated by everyone. Schools are boarding. Except for vacation time, they will not have to bear the expenses of children.


    "Statistics for freshmen enrolled, did statistics come out?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, it has been initially counted. The total enrollment of this school is 1.246 million, which is one-fifth less than we expected." The Minister of Education, Leo von Tuss-Hohen, answered.


    The education rate in Austria in this era is actually not as low as Franz originally imagined. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Education, in 1848, the number of primary school students exceeded 2.3 million, and the number of middle school students exceeded 50,000.


    Of course, the distribution of the educated population is also very uneven. In Austria and Bohemia, where the school enrollment rate is highest, it reached 94% in 1842, while the enrollment rate of Galicia next door is only 27%, and the lowest is Dalmatia. Tia is less than 5%.


    Of course, this data is incomplete, only free people are counted, and serfs are excluded.


    And enrollment does not necessarily mean that you have received education. Many free church schools cheat donations under the guise of education.


    Students come and go freely, and teachers are very casual in class, and they can teach whatever they want. Not many people can learn.


    Due to the corruption of the local government, many public schools do n¡¯t make timely payments, and arrears of teachers ¡¯salaries occur from time to time.


    When the local education system was strictly investigated not long ago, there was also a school with 15 teachers. In fact, there was only one teacher. This teacher was responsible for the curriculum of all grades in this school.


    Even more surprising is the existence of schools, teachers, and students, that is, the inspectors cannot find where the school is.


    These things that defraud government education funds are no longer the case. The more remote the place, the more serious this situation is.


    This is confirmed by many sources in later generations. Of the soldiers recruited by Austria in Galicia in 1865, only 4.5% could write simply, which is far from the original enrollment rate.


    Franz in the education system, Franz has not had time to deal with it. He just took the throne and domestic stability overwhelms everything, but that doesn''t mean it''s over.


    The compulsory education being promoted now is a test, and those who are unfavorable in doing things and daring to stretch out their hands are dealt with together.


    Anti-corruption can only be done from now on. If the old accounts are counted, a large inspection of the Austrian government will find that nine officials have killed nine and there have been leaks.


    This is the commonality of all the old empires. In the face of this situation, Franz is also helpless, can''t he catch everyone?


    He was not Emperor Chongzhen, and his eyes could not bear the sand. As long as you can handle things, you can let go of your personal ethics first, and keep the problem in a small book. The Japanese side will not worry.


    "Why so much?" Franz asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, most of the compulsory education schools are concentrated in cities, and our enrollment is only for cities or surrounding areas.


    These areas are precisely the areas that receive the best education. At this time, we recruited students and missed the season. All those with qualified conditions have entered the school.


    The Ministry of Education previously counted the students who can enter this year. However, as long as the family conditions are acceptable, children will not be selected to enter compulsory education schools. Count Count Leo von Tus-Hohn explained


    No way, who makes compulsory education in Austria poor?


    In order to save expenses, all unnecessary facilities were saved, and even the teachers were just from Xinshou Village. The quality of education can only be said to be better than nothing.


    There are many children in this era. Based on the population base of Austria, the number of primary school students in Austria in this era should be about 6 million before they can basically complete the compulsory education for all.


    "That being the case, the Ministry of Education and the local government will fill up the gaps in student resources later, and don''t waste resources.


    At the same time, the teaching management system of church schools must be standardized. If they want to cheat education funds in the name of the school, let them go to prison. Franz thought about it and said


    If not for fear of bad influence, Franz would have to learn from the Prussian government and **** the right to education directly from the church.


    "Your Majesty, please be assured. From now on all students in Austria will take a unified examination organized by the Ministry of Education every year. As long as students fail in a large area, these garbage schools will be banned.


    At the same time, we will send people to the school to check from time to time. Once we find that the teaching materials are not printed and distributed by education, we must hold the teachers and school administrators accountable for their education. Count Count Leo von Tus-Hohn


    At present, the Austrian government is not rich in finance and teaching staff, and it is unable to fully spread compulsory education. In the future, these church schools will be targeted.


    In Austria, only the voice of the emperor is enough. The church only needs to serve God. If you are energetic, you can go to the colonies and let the next generation do not need to worry about them.


    Now that the boss has been set, the Ministry of Education will naturally work hard in this direction. Most typically, the Austrian government will end funding for church schools starting in 1850.


    If they can not accept government funding, they run their education on church funds and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education.


    Franz has no opinion. Such enthusiastic people deserve praise. He doesn''t mind giving these people an education medal.


    In any country, there is always a group of silent devotees, and Austria is no exception. It is always bad to cut with a knife.


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 Chapter 139： Core industry

    What are the core industries in Austria?


    Franz had no answer in his mind. The Austrian empire was rich in resources, and it was almost lacking in the early stages of industrialization.


    Historically, from Austria to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, no colonial expansion was initiated, which was related to the richness of local resources.


    Of course, this is limited to the early stage. From a development perspective, Austria''s domestic resources are not enough.


    Take the steel industry as an example. In the era of annual steel production of 10,000 tons, 100,000 tons, and 1 million tons, Austria had no shortage of resources. The era of 10 million tons barely managed to keep up. In the age of 100 million tons, it is difficult to continue.


    This is a long-term problem, and Franz does not need to worry about it for at least decades.


    In theory, most industries can become Austria''s pillar industries, such as: agriculture and agricultural products processing, metallurgy, machinery manufacturing, military, railway, shipbuilding, textile ...


    This is the advantage of a thick foundation. Before Lombardy and Venice were not lost, the industrial volume of Austria was close to that of the French.


    It''s no surprise that Austria in this era is a combination of Austria-Hungary + half of Italy, and Lombardy + Venice tops half of Italy.


    Franz won''t say the stupidity of all industries going hand in hand. The world is so fiercely competitive. If the government can''t give policy tilt to certain industries, can you be sure to beat competitors?


    Not to mention Austria, even the British, as the only industrial countries in the world, have not fully developed, with a focus on the financial industry, shipbuilding industry, and textile industry.


    This multiple-choice question is not easy to do. Once a choice is made, it is a state policy that has remained unchanged for decades, and domestic economic development will change as a result.


    There are many factors that determine national pillar industries, including: resources, markets, industry advantages, interest groups, national development direction, international situation ...


    Free economy? Market economy?


    Just talk about it, don''t take it seriously, or get ready to cry.


    In any successful country, pillar industries have received policy support, such as: tax cuts, and policies that are conducive to the development of the industry ...


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Franz is taking a walk with Felix on the square to discuss Austria''s development direction.


    "Prime Minister, what do you think of Austria''s future strategic focus?" Franz asked


    This is an era of weak meat and strong food, and expansion is the theme of this era. Since the Vienna system was broken, European countries have entered a new round of competition.


    Small nations have no choice but to follow the wave; big nations want to develop and sail against the water.


    The Austrian Empire is actually at a crossroads. Choosing Russia-Austria alliance is Austria''s first strategic choice, but this time it is an ally.


    Why did the Austro-Hungarian Empire step on the gun barrel in the Balkans in history? Is it really commented by experts and scholars-is it a strategic decision error?


    Franz originally thought so, and found that he was wrong after the immersion.


    Austria has many opportunities for external expansion, and they all resisted. In the end, they chose to step on the mine in the Balkans, which was definitely not the ruler''s own willingness.


    Just thinking about the international environment at the time, Franz understood that this was a last resort.


    In the great world conflict, the great powers were all expanding their forces. Only Austria and Spain were in place and they did not keep up with everyone.


    This means that two sheep are mixed in the wolf pack. If you don''t want to be eaten, at least disguise yourself as a wolf.


    Austria occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina and packed itself into a wolf for a few years of peace; Spain did nothing, Americans discovered the fat sheep, and the Spanish-American War broke out.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied without hesitation: "Germany!"


    "Reasons?" Franz asked


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "After the merger of the South German region, we have directly bordered the French. Don''t look at the good relations between France and Austria, but the French hegemony has always existed. We have to consider the Western Front. Defense.


    In addition, the Kingdom of Prussia also had to guard against it. In order to avoid the interference of various countries, when we unified the South German state, they would also merge the North German region, resulting in the fact that Germany was divided.


    After the reunification of North Germany, the strength of the Prussian kingdom will be increased by at least four levels, and the threat is greatly enhanced than now. Most importantly, they have the ambition to unify the entire German region. "


    "What if we are in trouble?" Franz asked.


    Austria is so big, it doesn''t seem to be easy to mess with, and once it merges with the South German state, it is even harder to mess with.


    In contrast, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are all soft persimmons, and they are still fat and soft.


    Belgium has a developed industry, the Netherlands has a well-developed maritime industry, and a large colony. Luxembourg, a projectile land, is also a country of steel.


    "My Majesty, I am afraid that the Prussians are powerless and want to expand to the west. The French will not pass the barrier and the British will not agree." Felix thought for a moment and said


    To ordinary people, Prussians have no courage to challenge the French.


    As for the attitude of the British, in fact, as long as Prussian can defeat the French, after the thugs, they will be powerless, and will be blocked for several years.


    The French are not easy to mess with, but compared with the enhanced version of Austria + Russia, it is better to deal with it.


    "Then the Prussian ambitions and the French interest in the Rhineland region, as long as one of them is satisfied, the war can detonate." Franz said with confidence.


    There is no way, other countries are state-owned troops, and Prussia is an army-owned state. Nationalism was awakened again, and by that time it was a little stimulated to ignite.


    If they didn''t have the courage to provoke war, wouldn''t there still be Austria? It is a big deal that Puao has joined forces with France to believe that the Prussians can resist the temptation.


    After eating the stuffing cakes, they will have to die with the French in the future. By the way, the way of joining forces with Britain and Britain is also broken, and the political system of the Three Emperors Alliance to dominate the European continent is established again.


    Would you like to do this? Franz was puzzled. It seems that this pattern is the best for Russians.


    Austria just harvested a stable rear, grabbing at most a few French colonies, and the Russians'' road to the sea was unobstructed.


    Felix smiled and said, "My Majesty, I believe the Prussians will be very interested in this proposal, but they have the strength to swallow the bait?


    Although Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are also German nation states, they themselves do not recognize that desperate resistance is necessary.


    Even if Prussia defeated the French with our help, wouldn''t there still be British support behind it?


    If you ca n¡¯t eat a bite, you wo n¡¯t have a second chance. As long as the Prussians and English and French turn their faces, we will no longer support them. "


    One word awakened the dreamer, and the Kingdom of Prussia was not the German empire of later generations. How could the same strength erupt?


    The population of the Netherlands is about 3.06 million, the population of Belgium is about 4.4 million, and the population of Luxembourg is about 200,000. These people are mainly Catholics. The population of the Kingdom of Prussia is about 13 million. Can they digest it?


    The economic aggregate of the three countries is almost the same as that of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Of course, this is only a comparison of the strengths of the two sides now, and it will definitely change in the future, but no matter what changes occur, it will not be easy to annex a country with a rising nationalism.


    Franz even thinks that the annexation of these three countries by Prussia is more like a dream than Austria''s annexation of the Balkans.


    Well, in fact, just think about it.


    Without external force, slowly eating can be achieved. If I swallow it, I will either kill a bloodstream or be choked to death.


    That being the case, Franz knew what to do.


    Austria cannot compete with the British. At least in their three core industries, Austria cannot be their opponent. It doesn''t matter that the British did not learn from Austria.


    In Franz''s opinion, it is the best way to suppress the core industries and to start the layout and defeat the Prussian core industries in advance, then they are just a military power.


    Franz made the same choice as Prussia, giving priority to the development of the military industry, railways, manufacturing, plus Austria''s advantageous industry, the agricultural product processing industry.


    Railway investment depends on government investment and private investment is encouraged. Commercial competition is also an internal problem; the military industry also relies on government funding. In this era, the international market can only be regarded as a small supplement, and the bears next door are a good customer.


    The manufacturing industry can only fight the international market, but Franz is not worried that there is a big market such as the Holy Roman Alliance and a good ally of the bear, which is much stronger than Prussia in history.


    It goes without saying that there are few competitors in the agricultural processing industry. Austria''s biggest competitors in the European grain market, Russia and the Ottoman Empire, directly export grain.


    Historically, the Russians exported wheat and imported flour from the outside. This was not a slogan on the Internet, but it really existed in this era.


    It''s no surprise that the ship carried the grain out, and when it came back, it was an empty ship, and the bottom of the warehouse was pressed with stones. The savvy merchants found that the price of flour on the Russian market was good, found it profitable, and sold it back to the Russians.


    This also means that Austria''s competitors in this area are food processing companies in food-importing countries, and the two sides have distanced themselves from the beginning cost.


    This kind of industry that has advantages and does not require much investment naturally needs to focus on development. In history, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hungary was the largest flour supplier in Europe.


    As for the iron and steel industry that is valued by countless passers-by and even considered to be a reflection of national strength, why isn''t it the core of development?


    Just look at how small the demand for steel is on the market in this era.


    The Austrian Empire has only 20,000 to 30,000 tons of raw steel each year, Russian talents are thousands of tons of raw steel, and the British are not much better. The annual output is less than 100,000 tons of raw steel.


    There is no way, the market demand is so great. Even if pig iron is added, the demand is not high. Anyway, everyone has not exceeded the million-ton mark.


    If the steel industry is taken as the core industry, believe it or not a few months later, there will be a large amount of slow-selling steel in the Austrian market?


    At that time, in order to solve these slow-moving steel, the government had to invest a lot of money in other industries, and was surprised to find that the steel industry had not developed and the industrial crisis had come first.


    Instead, it is better to develop railways and military industries to drive steel consumption, and there will be production when there is market demand. This is the market law.


    Focus on the development of the steel industry is ahead, let alone the high-tech industry. Except for the military industry, the economic model of a country is that the market determines the prospect of industrial development.


    This era is a high-tech desert. Many epoch-making products, even if they are made in the laboratory, cannot be promoted.


    This kind of advanced field cannot be a core industry of a country. As a sub-key development object, it is still possible to reserve technology in advance.


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 Chapter 140： Railway network

    On July 11, 1849, Franz proposed at the enlarged meeting of the Austrian government: "Establishing the Austrian core industry system".


    Immediately afterwards, the Austrian government started field investigations and listed what industries are the core development priorities. This is not something Franz can decide at the moment.


    Even if the reason is sufficient, it is necessary to collect enough information and analyze it to ensure that nothing is wrong before it can be determined.


    The actual results are very embarrassing. There is enough evidence to show that in this era, the focus is on the development of the military industry, so the focus is on the naval military industry.


    For the army''s hundreds of thousands of rifles, the price of one or two battleships adds up. Artillery is more expensive, but it is not much higher. The largest military expenditure of the Army in this era was personnel salaries and training costs, not weapons and equipment.


    The focus of military enterprises is on research and development and production capacity. Production capacity need not be considered. The domestic market is so large, and the international arms market is even smaller. Blindly increasing production capacity is a dead end.


    It doesn''t cost much for research and development. How much does it cost to invest in several artillery and rifles? Is one million dongs a year enough?


    If not enough, 10 million shields will never be spent.


    In this era, the sum of the R & D expenditures invested by all European countries in army weapons and equipment, is there a big question mark?


    Franz estimates that it is not. Most of the European military industry companies are private companies, all of which are for profit, and the investment in research and development costs is too large to recover the costs.


    As long as profits are good, don''t expect capitalists to make technological innovations.


    Technological innovation in this era is not a good word. With a failure rate of over 99%, capitalists are cautious when investing.


    This is why there is a saying that war promotes the development of weapons. Only in the war period can everyone be willing to invest in the development of new weapons and equipment.


    In contrast, the navy is the swallowing beast. Unfortunately, the navy of the Austrian empire seems too small, and it can be ranked in the world of six or seven or eight.


    If we focus on the development of the navy, it is estimated that it won''t be long before we can rush to the third place in the world, behind Britain and France.


    Then they couldn''t rush up. These two are not the same as those behind. Both the accumulation of technical strength and the overall national strength are much stronger.


    Considering the terrible naval arms race, Franz persuaded in an instant. The Austrian Navy can only spin in the Mediterranean Sea. What is the use of a large fleet?


    Both Britain and France were colonial empires, only to build a large navy. The current naval powers are all colonial nations. Even if Austria is ready to participate in colonial activities, it does not need to explode the navy immediately?


    Franz wasn''t going to rob India with the British. Why would he want to play an arms race with them?


    The final survey report shows that it is sufficient to attach importance to the development of the military industry, and that the government allocates millions of R & D expenses each year to ensure the world''s advanced level.


    The level of basic industry is here. It is not that the more the government attaches importance to and the greater the investment, the greater the final gain.


    Looking at this report, Franz could only swear in his heart that the unscrupulous experts and professors in the future would tamper with history.


    Think about it. In addition to a new rifle, what new weapons did Prussia put in during the Prussian and Austrian wars?


    Is the end result of the development of the military industry a rifle?


    Isn''t this nonsense? Are the leaders of the Prussian government dumb?


    Others dare not say that Franz dared to hit hundreds of thousands of shields, and Austria can now even get machine guns.


    In other words, the plate of the military industry is still small. As long as the government allocates a small part of its energy, it can maintain the world''s advanced level.


    That''s right, the Austrian military industry in this era is still at the advanced level in the world, and it is not backward compared with any other country.


    Franz is not ready to develop across the ages. He does not plan to develop high-tech products such as aircraft and tanks immediately.


    In fact, it was developed and cannot be produced.


    It is still barely possible to make a tank. The big deal is the legendary steam tank. Although it is magical, it is theoretically feasible; but has anyone heard of a steam plane?


    Slap your face. Franz''s cheeks are thick anyway. Fortunately, the Austrian government is pragmatic, otherwise when the national policy is determined, it will only break the teeth and swallow them.


    On September 11, 1849, the Austrian government separated the department responsible for railway construction and established the Ministry of Railways. Railways have officially become Austria''s core industry for the next two decades.


    On September 13, the Austrian government determined the core status of the manufacturing industry and the agricultural product processing industry, both of which were headed by the Ministry of Industry.


    At this point, the troika pushing the Austrian Empire forward was all in place. The question now is how to develop these industries.


    "Your Majesty, this is the draft of the Ministry of Railways on the rapid establishment of the national railway network, please look at it." Baron Stein, the new Railway Minister,


    After that, he submitted a document to Franz. The document is not very thick, only a dozen pages.


    Franz took the file, read it, and there was not much content in it, but it was very expected. There are forms and text descriptions, all the content is handmade, it may be too hurry to make the system, some lines are still curved.


    After spending more than ten minutes, Franz glanced around and said blankly, "Jenny, get a map of Austria."


    This is a plan for the national railway network. There are many cities involved in the middle. Franz does not have such a good memory and can clearly remember every place.


    Looking at the map, Franz found that once this plan was implemented, all of Austria''s major cities were connected in series, and some railways also extended to the border areas. Obviously, the Ministry of Railways also considered military needs.


    "There is no problem with the plan. The problem is that it can be reached technically? Many regions have to go through mountains and mountains, which will bring a very severe test to railway construction." Franz thought for a while and said


    "Your Majesty, this is only a draft. In fact, before construction, engineers must be sent to conduct on-site inspections along the way. Before we can get these data, we cannot guarantee that it can be implemented.


    We are ready to detour once certain sections of the road cannot be repaired due to geographical conditions. Now it is just our goal to extend the railway to major cities across the country. "Stein explained


    Franz nodded. Stein is not strictly a qualified manager. He should be an engineer.


    However, the main task of the Austrian Ministry of Railways is to repair roads. The railway management is under the responsibility of the railway company under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport.


    If it is not to reflect the government''s emphasis on railways, there may not be such a high level of the Ministry of Railways, but a railway construction company.


    Since it is a simple road construction, Franz naturally does not mind appointing an experienced engineer to lead the work, at least there is no need to worry about the emergence of wild railway construction plans.


    Stein has participated in the design and construction of several Austrian railways, and is one of Austria''s most famous railway engineers of this era.


    The railway chief engineer originally requested by the Austrian government of Austria has now transformed into the Minister of Railways.


    The title has changed and the rights have increased, but the work content has not changed. He is still responsible for repairing the railway, and is involved in design and construction.


    Railroad designers in this era are very bitter. They have to personally participate in the field exploration work in important locations, but they don''t have the benefits of sitting in the office to blow air conditioning.


    Franz is not worried at all whether the railway network plan can be completed, but when it will be completed is a problem.


    The 19th century is not the 21st century. It has a railway network of more than 38,000 kilometers. Even the main road has more than 12,000 kilometers.


    It is not so easy to build so many kilometers of railways. At present, there are only 1,359 kilometers of railways in operation in Austria and 896 kilometers of railways under construction.


    "How long will it take to complete this project?" Franz asked with concern.


    "At least two decades, this time can be greatly shortened if financial resources are sufficient."


    Stein didn''t say anything dead. Railway construction is not another industry. As long as he is willing to spend money, he can start multi-line construction, and the construction speed can be doubled.


    Franz didn''t speak for a while, this answer is equivalent to no answer. If the railway is more than 38,000 kilometers long, it will not be enough in 20 years if it is repaired slowly.


    If the construction is divided into bidding sections and divided into 30 small projects, then each project will only have more than 1,000 kilometers. If it continues to be divided, it may be completed in a few years.


    If you really think so, then you must be a layman. Firstly, this requires a large amount of capital investment, and secondly, a large number of railway workers.


    In addition to ensuring these two basic requirements, a series of factors such as the adequacy of technical personnel, transportation, supply of raw materials, and geographical conditions must also be considered.


    "Then I will give you twenty years. In terms of funding, I can guarantee that the government will have a financial allocation of not less than 20 million dongs each year. The government will also issue relevant laws to allow private capital to participate in railway construction.


    I hope in 20 years, seeing this railway network spreading all over the country, can you do it? Franz asked cautiously


    "Sir, please rest assured, I promise to complete the task ahead of time!" Stein said excitedly.


    As long as there is money, railway construction is not a problem.


    Want to know that there are still a bunch of laborers in the hands of the Austrian government? These unlucky people who had participated in the rebellion were destined to be sacrificed from the beginning.


    Franz did not believe that with these 200,000 lives, he would not be able to pave the 38,000 kilometers of railway. If it is not enough, continue to provoke the war, bully the Ottoman Empire, and the workers will not roll in?


    The industrialization of any country is full of blood, either internally or externally. Where does it succeed without sacrificing it?


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 Chapter 141： Fruit

    Everything is easier said than done, and Franz does not ignore the limitations of productivity. Railway construction technology has gradually matured in this era, but construction efficiency is still not high.


    The construction of 38,000 kilometers of railways in the past 20 years and the average annual construction of 1900 kilometers of railways is undoubtedly challenging in the middle of the 19th century.


    Funding is also a problem. For 20 million dongs to build 1,900 kilometers of railway, the average budget is only over 10,000 dongs per kilometer. Under the condition that labor is basically free, construction in the plains may be barely enough. (Only engineering costs are calculated, demolition compensation is not considered, and geological conditions are not considered.)


    In fact, the Austrian Empire was not a plain country, and the complex terrain was not a small number, which seriously restricted the railway construction.


    These natural environment restrictions can still be overcome. The big problem is to bypass the road. Anyway, during the construction of the Austrian railway in this era, it was impossible to excavate tunnels of several hundred meters long or even several kilometers long.


    When encountering special terrain, whether it is a detour or a challenge, this means a significant increase in cost.


    How much it will cost in the end, no one can answer this question. Perhaps after the field exploration is completed, engineers can give a preliminary budget.


    The government''s fiscal revenue is limited, and it is impossible to invest all of it in railway construction. In Franz''s view, the annual cost of railway construction is best reduced to less than five percent of fiscal revenue.


    The shortcomings are only made up by private capital. In simple terms, it is to find ways to let the aristocracy pay for the railway.


    This is the special national condition of Austria. Although the capitalist economy has developed, most of the wealth of the whole society is still in the hands of the nobility.


    Of course, the current Austrian central government also holds a lot of wealth, which is mainly represented by land, forests, real estate, and state-owned enterprises. In fact, the cash obtained from copying homes has been spent at this time, and only less than 100 million shields.


    Real estate has been released in succession, and the land revenue is mainly leased to farmers. By collecting rents and redemption payments, the government can provide 150 million dongs per year in income in the next few decades.


    Not all of this money belongs to the government, and there is a land compensation payment to the nobles. Franz is reputable, and this money must be given.


    Even if it is divided into 20 years or even 40 years, their money must be paid off.


    There was no way, these nobles were too cooperative, and the Austrian government could not find an excuse to lie.


    Coupled with the influence of relationships, in order not to cause national turmoil, the Austrian government now pays 100 million dong for compensation.


    This is determined by national conditions. A government led by aristocrats naturally considers the interests of this interest group. Franz still knew what could be done and what could not be done.


    Such a large sum of money has entered the pockets of the nobles. If you do not invest it, it is obviously a waste. In addition, if you sit back and eat, the compensation will not be permanent.


    As a good emperor, it is natural to consider their future life for them. Investing in other projects is too risky.


    Investing in railways is much safer. As long as it is open to traffic, isn''t it all gold?


    At the cabinet meeting, Franz hesitated to ask: "Do you think it is more appropriate to issue railway bonds, or to set up a railway company to sell shares, or simply authorize a certain line to the capitalists and let them build the railway themselves? we?"


    Finance Minister Carl hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, it is not advisable to issue railway bonds. Railway investment is a long-term investment, and no return will be seen for several years.


    Taking into account the actual situation, many railway lines have been in a state of loss even for more than a decade. For such a long time, huge debts have to be borne by the government, and it is easy to bring down finances.


    Moreover, if we hold so many railways in our hands and run them by the government, this management cost is too high. It is better to leave it to the enterprise to manage the tax collection. "


    Make money by investing in railways?


    There is no doubt about this.


    It is only a prerequisite to invest in railways in bustling commercial areas. The Austrian railway network obviously does not only consider the economy, but also takes into account political and military factors.


    Once the railway network is completed, all the big cities in Austria will be connected, and even the most remote Dalmatian province will have a railway planned.


    This means that railway operations on many sections are at a loss. Of course, Austria''s land area is not huge, and natural conditions are also superior. There are no too remote areas. As long as the economy develops, the prospects of these railways are considerable. (690,700 square kilometers)


    The government can be responsible for the construction of the railway. This can ensure the quality, and it will not be possible for the government to run the railway.


    In terms of cost savings, enterprises definitely do better than government agencies, and private enterprises do better than state-owned enterprises.


    There is no way. Austria has a Labor Protection Law. Capitalists try their best to avoid it and reduce expenditures as much as possible, but absolutely no one in the government dares not to implement it.


    "Your Majesty, it is not a big problem to issue company shares, but according to Austria''s" Securities Law ", it is not possible to list and raise shares before the railway is started.


    Upfront funds still need to be advanced by us, otherwise we will use land to invest in shares, look for some social shareholders to invest, and wait for capital to go public after listing? Archduke Louis suggested


    This is to be fruitful. Although Austria is conservative, it is not a secret to invest in railways to make money. I have not heard of anyone who has lost money on the several railways that have been built in China.


    In this case, after the Austrian government made railways a national policy, even conservative nobles were tempted.


    After all, railways are no better than other industries. The risks are visible. As long as the route you choose is good, are you afraid that you will not make money?


    "Yes, but there must be restrictions on the proportion of investment. The total amount of capital contribution of all social shareholders must not be less than 45 percent of the funds for railway construction." Franz thought about it


    Franz does not exclude the aristocracy from participating in making money. He originally wanted to pay for it. The prerequisite is that he must bring out real gold and silver. If he wants an empty glove, the wolf will not do it.


    The emergence of joint-stock companies makes it difficult for capitalists to enter the market. Franz just needed someone to pay for the railway, and he didn''t care who paid for it.


    The final result of the discussion was that the government came forward to set up five railway operating companies, and these five companies were responsible for the investment and construction of the five railway lines.


    There is no doubt that this is only a pilot. If it succeeds, continue to promote it. If it fails, use a different game.


    Investment and construction can give private capital, but the railway design work is still under the responsibility of the Ministry of Railways. They must follow the plans and accept the supervision of the Ministry of Railways.


    These five railway operating companies only share part of the railway investment, and most of the selected road sections are easy to construct and can be profitable in a short time.


    Its name is so beautiful that everyone who invests first can make money and then bring more people into the railway construction to speed up the pace of railway construction in Austria. In fact, everyone knows.


    Franz has no moral cleanliness. He uses the interests of the railway to draw interest groups in exchange for a better advancement of this plan. Naturally, he will not refuse, and there is no part of the royal family.


    Someone is rushing to make a profitable business, and no one is asking about losing money. No one wants to do it, it can only be done by the government.


    Commercial railways come to repair by the people. The government only has a certain share in it, and the railways for political and military purposes can only be boarded by the Ministry of Railways.


    Franz is a person who pays attention to food, so he did not participate in it himself.


    It is estimated that no one will believe it. The truth is that he has no money in his hands. After all, the mine owner makes more money than the iron boss, but the Habsburg family has investment.


    Anyway, these railway companies will become listed companies. As long as Franz is willing to dig a pit for them, the stock disaster will be cold as soon as the disaster occurs, and the rest will be bought and bought.


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 Chapter 142： Cardinals behind

    As soon as the news of the railway company''s external share offering came out, it immediately caused a sensation. In less than three days, the initial shares of the five companies were divided up, and a total of 30 million dong was raised.


    I have to say that the big aristocrats are brave, and the family invested 1.8 million dongs without blinking.


    Everyone is well-informed. It is very clear that the purpose of the government to do this is to attract local power to make a fortune together, so that no one will disrupt the railway project.


    Even so, there is no reason for everyone to refuse to get rich?


    Franzken took them together to make a fortune, which meant that the emperor regarded them as their own, which made many people feel at ease.


    As for the suppression of the killings of the rebels last year, they were automatically ignored. Unconsciously, the **** moved again, and the traitor should be killed.


    With so many strengths sent into the stock, Franz doesn''t need to worry about the later things. These people are even more anxious than him. The railway will be built one day earlier, and everyone will make money one day earlier.


    The exploration team of the Ministry of Railways has already started. In order to speed up, the newly established railway company has also organized its own exploration team and joined the exploration work.


    Five railways were started at the same time: Shuangbu Railway (Prague to Bratislava), Vissel Railway (Vienna to Szeged), Vimy Railway (Vienna to Milan via Venice), Lusa Railway (Lubble Yana to Zagreb).


    Of course, the actual construction of the distance is definitely not the only one. These five are just the trunk lines.


    For example, there is a branch railway link between the Shuangbu Railway and the Wieser Railway. The Wisser Railway will extend westward to Salzburg, and the Shuangbu Railway has a bunch of branch lines.


    Not to mention the Lhasa Railway. The straight line between the two places is only over 100 kilometers. How can such a short distance become the main line?


    Naturally, it extended to both sides, to the west to the Villach-Vimy railway link, and to the east to Slavonski Brod.


    There are 4,000 to 5,000 kilometers of main roads alone, plus the mixed branch railways, and more than 10,000 kilometers is proper.


    There is no doubt that the Ministry of Railways has brought private goods here, and has used bundling to pack some difficult routes.


    This is also acquiesced by Franz. As compensation, the Austrian government will provide some free labor to the railway company, and the specific situation will be determined according to the construction conditions.


    I''ve boarded the boat, but still want to quit? It is not easy for a railway company to build a railway without the labor that the government can use as a consumable.


    Once the casualty rate is too large, even everyone''s hands and eyes can''t cover it?


    Think about the social impact of tens of thousands of deaths? Not to mention, the pension alone can make them lose blood.


    This is also one of the reasons for the slow growth of railway mileage in European countries. Several hundred kilometers of railways are repaired every year, and the number of casualties is controlled within a certain range, and everyone can afford it.


    If the casualties are severe, the workers will go on strike. Is it possible to return slaves from overseas for construction? Slaves in this era were not cheap, and shipping was not a small figure.


    Railway construction in this era can be said to be very cruel. There are too few mechanical equipment, and most of them rely on artificial shoulders and backs. People in dangerous areas often finish with equipment.


    Opium is a lot of unscrupulous railway companies preparing daily necessities for workers. Most people can''t bear this pain. They rely on opium to paralyze themselves, and they will be abolished after a few years.


    There is no doubt that the newly established railway companies in Austria are all representatives of the unscrupulous railway company, and the shareholders behind the scenes are a group of respectable nobles.


    Because of the aristocracy, they must take into account their reputation. Many things can be done secretly, but they cannot do it on the bright side.


    It is not easy to wash white, and the reputation accumulated by the ancestors cannot be blasphemed. Just look at Franz''s performance. The emperor himself does not touch, and the Habsburg family must invest in a vest.


    In this case, what could be more reassuring than using criminals? No matter how many deaths, public opinion will not condemn them, at least in this era.


    Of course, this is also indispensable to find a few managers, presidents, etc., to condemn them for management errors, and then there is no more.


    These people are chaotic parties and have been hacked in public opinion. As long as the Austrian empire exists for a day, they cannot be reversed.


    Don''t think that the European government will not be connected without the Ninth Nation. When the rebellion is involved, the nobles who are supreme will be finished, let alone the people who rise up.


    Everyone is pretending to be confused. The ordinary people will not admit that their homes are artificial. As long as they are safe and secure, the government will pretend to know nothing.


    Anyway, during the war, it was so chaotic and it was very difficult to check the situation. It was directly handled as the death toll. Otherwise, how did Metternich come to the death toll?


    These people have been killed in their household registration, and their families have treated them as dead. Many people''s funerals have been held in advance.


    Except when Franz cracked down the Vienna rebellion in the first place, the "rebels rushed to the ground" were taken lightly, the rebels in Italy and Hungary were basically dead.


    These people have also become the best laborers. Those who have died once can''t do it again. These people died and burned the fire.


    No wages and no pensions. No family troubles, no media condemnation, and no follow-up troubles.


    The only problem is that these people are in the hands of the government and want to use it at a price. According to the prior agreement, there are not so many additional sections, but it is also not promised to provide free labor, isn''t it?


    Without hesitation, everyone decided to fix it. It''s just that these road sections are repaired in the back. Anyway, the largest labor cost is saved, and the budget can not be increased.


    In the future, if there is a profit, they will be put into operation. If there is no profit, they will make a train every ten days and a half months. This is also their freedom.


    As long as the Austrian railways control the operating frequency, the possibility of loss is actually not large. In remote areas, it can be shipped together for ten days and a half months.


    The routes planned by the Ministry of Railways are all connected to the city and not to the countryside. How can there be no business?


    The unpopular route cannot make money, but the problem of capital preservation is not large, even if it is a loss, it will not be too much.


    This is the advantage of private railway companies. They can flexibly deploy trains, and freight and passenger transportation can be deployed according to actual needs.


    Government operations will not work. If the following dispatchers are given such a large amount of authority, it is estimated that the railway system will be hollowed out by them soon, and this supervision is still very troublesome.


    The owner of a private company will stare at himself. Whoever stares at the government cannot guarantee that it will not be corrupted. The Emperor Franz cannot pay attention to this issue every day, right?


    There is also the need for the government to consider political factors. Many local economic developments require railways to operate daily. The railway system will lose money in the short term, but the local economy has also been driven and the government''s tax has increased.


    In the end, the government lost or made a profit. This account is difficult to calculate.


    In order to avoid large-scale corruption and reduce losses, the frequency of most railways operated by the government is usually fixed.


    If you want to schedule, you have to report in layers. Unless it is a special case, most of the time, few staff will ask for trouble, and the operating cost will naturally go up.


    After a series of bargains, everyone finally reached an agreement, and Austria''s railway construction was started.


    In order to recover the cost in the shortest time, this time adopts the "trilateral scheme" (exploration, design, construction).


    The railway construction work has just begun. Everyone found a problem, but it seems that the gravel mines around the railway have fallen into the hands of the Austrian Sandstone Group.


    This makes many people regret it. Before the railway was built, the gravel around the city was worth a little money, and the gravel in the wild countryside was left unattended at all.


    But now it''s different. Railway construction will definitely use a lot of sand and gravel raw materials. There were no cars in this era, and they could only be transported by human or animal power. There was no choice but to get the materials on the spot.


    As soon as this news was received, the management of the railway company was furious. They were originally shareholders who had invited them to do the dirty work. At this time, it was their turn.


    Unfortunately, without their chance to perform, when the Austrian Sandstone Group showed up in the backstage, one by one, nothing happened.


    No, it happened. When I came, I was ready to smash the field. After I understood the situation, it became a business talk. When I left, I took away a supply contract signed with the Austrian Sandstone Group.


    The real children are fair and fair. All the supply of sand and gravel is based on the market price. If the market price is not controlled, it should be considered a fair trade.


    Franz still knows how important it is to make a small profit. If the game is overdone, the influence will not be good.


    Therefore, the market price of sand and gravel has not increased significantly, but it has been increased by three floors compared to the construction of the railway. Of course, the railway company is a major customer, and it has a 20% discount.


    Taken together, the unit price has only increased by 4%, and the price has hardly been raised, which is definitely a price of conscience.


    This is also within the rules. As early as the first half of the year, Franz bought these minerals at the price of cabbage, and many of them were bought from the nobles.


    The most valuable thing in this era is information. There is no way they can''t be informed enough, and they are eager to get cheap. They can only admit defeat.


    The only thing that reassured them was that it seemed that His Majesty the Emperor was not specifically targeting the railway. Not only are the gravel mines bought, except for the gold and silver mines, which are too expensive, and other messy mines have bought a bunch.


    Even these sand and stone mines are not all along the railway, and there are mountains and ridges. Obviously, they also make money by spreading the net.


    With so many sand and gravel mines, it is naturally impossible for Franz to send someone to manage it in the past. After all, the unit price of sand and gravel is not high, and the profit is mainly based on the volume.


    As an emperor who cares for feathers, the matter of squeezing workers cannot be done, including the fact that he is the boss behind the scenes.


    At this time, it is necessary to find a contractor. Are the big nobles ignoring the traffickers of the second-class traffickers, are there still noble nobles and small capitalists?


    This does not require Franz to worry about it. After the wind of subcontracting was released, someone soon contacted the head of the Austrian Sandstone Group.


    With the order contract in hand, it is doomed to make a profitable sale and purchase, and negotiation is still easy.


    The contractor is responsible for recruiting workers for mining, managing all work on the mine site, and assumes legal responsibility for this.


    According to the actual situation, the Austrian Sandstone Group withdraws 20% to 30% of the profit of the contract, and the rest is at the discretion of the contractor, including paying taxes and paying manual wages. The contract for the completion of railway construction is terminated.


    Whether or not you can make money depends on the management level of these people. Anyway, the contract with them is the Austrian Sandstone Group, and all the responsibilities are left to the contractor. Even if it is not a big problem, it will be the most. Traced to the vest of the Austrian Sandstone Group.


    Then there is no more. The vest is still behind the vest. At this step, it is stopped. The insiders are smart people, and no one will open the lid.


    No matter what other people''s calculations are, or how they are fighting each other, Franz will make the biggest profit as soon as he changes hands.


    It is estimated that when these railways are completed, Franz''s investment in buying mines will be fully recovered, and the mine is his greatest benefit.


    You know, this is just the beginning. Only a part of the gravel mine has been developed, and there are still a lot of mines waiting to be developed. At this moment Franz discovered that the mine owner was the happiest.


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 Chapter 143： standard system

    Before the big railway was built, there was another issue before the Austrian government, the standard gauge of the railway.


    This standard cannot be set arbitrarily, whether a wide-gauge railway or a narrow-gauge railway is better depends on actual needs.


    From the narrowest railway gauge 610mm, to the widest railway gauge 2141mm, are all options. Of course, if the reality requires, you can continue to reduce or enlarge the gauge.


    The advantage of a wide-gauge railway is that the stability of the train is improved, and it is not easy to roll over, which can improve the smoothness and comfort of the train. The disadvantage is that the turning radius is too large and the construction cost increases.


    Of course, as the track becomes wider, the carriages can also become wider, and the load capacity will increase accordingly. The prerequisite is that the railway can carry a larger load capacity. This requires comprehensive consideration, not just the optical gauge.


    In general, the load capacity of wide-gauge railways is larger, and due to other factors, the load capacity may not increase.


    In terms of passenger transportation, the wide-gauge railway is obviously more dominant, with more space and a more comfortable experience.


    The things that change track technology are so tall that they do not need to be considered in this era, including the high-performance trains of later generations, which cannot be produced in this era either.


    Perhaps later generations of narrow-gauge railways can also run trains that are more than three meters wide, which was obviously impossible in this era. If there are not many problems in the plain area, once you go uphill or downhill, you will have to roll over in minutes.


    In addition, political and military factors must be considered. For the sake of national defense security, the purpose of constructing railways of different standards from those of neighboring countries is to prevent the enemy from using their railways quickly during the war.


    ...


    "Your Majesty, why do we have to unify the gauges of all railways? Let''s change to a fixed station, shall we?


    In this way, we can build railways according to different needs and minimize construction costs. Railway Minister Stein asked in doubt


    Franz explained: "We have to be efficient. Think about unloading the cargo on one train and reloading it on another train. How long does it take and how much labor do you need?


    Stein thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, this time is nothing, the speed of train transportation is much faster than traditional transportation.


    Compared with the cost of railway construction, the increased labor costs are not worth mentioning. Our funds are limited and there is no need to waste here. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead, and he finally knew what happened to the railway chaos in various countries in this era.


    Limited by the times, people in this era are different from later generations in ideology and cognition.


    People have not yet entered the era of fast-paced life, and everyone does not think how precious time is. The labor cost is even lower, and the value of labor is not felt.


    However, Franz still has to find a way to convince them. Don''t think that the Germans are stubborn. In fact, the Austrians are not bad, especially the engineers with low emotional intelligence.


    As senior talents of this era, they have their own persistence. If not convinced, Franz can only force them to execute.


    Obviously, this is not what he wants. If these people are not allowed to do their utmost to work, a little passive work on the railway design will cause tens of millions of losses.


    In order to avoid being pitted, the core designers of the Austrian Railway are a group of technical homes in their country, even if the external technical staff are from the German region, all of them are "three correct" masters.


    Franz replied: "The need for future national development is related to the country''s next strategy. Are there any questions?"


    "No, Your Majesty," Stein replied.


    The difference in thought and cognition was unclear for a while, and Franz was too lazy to explain it, and directly found a reason to confuse it.


    Anyway, the flickering technical staff is much easier than the flickering politicians. He also has to hold the design basis given by the Ministry of Railways to convince the government to think about it, which is a headache.


    There is no way here for the Austrian Empire. Although the imperial power is high, the ministers also have a high status. If the emperor does too much, it will make them unhappy, and people will directly print it.


    Is substitution easy?


    It''s really easy. People who want to be officials are everywhere.


    However, it is difficult to find a minister who is capable and loyal, and who has enough prestige.


    If you want to, you can keep it for a long time. All that is left is a group of horseskins. The emperor''s order is the imperial edict and unconditional support.


    No one knows if it can be carried out. Franz knew about 80% of the world''s good policies, and then he changed his taste.


    Without strong government oversight, bureaucrats would interpret it based on their own interests, and in the end would be completely different.


    No one likes subordinates who adhere to principles. Such people often hurt the leadership''s face. Since the emperor took the lead, they naturally follow suit. In the end, the rest of the government are smooth.


    What will happen, Franz dare not think. Anyway, as long as the upper layer is rotten, the degradation rate of the lower layer will exceed the imagination of ordinary people.


    To avoid this situation, you can only formulate a set of rules. As the rule maker, you must also be bound by the rules.


    "According to the actual situation in Austria, you calculate an annual economic growth rate of 5%, and consider our transportation needs within 50 years to design a set of standard systems suitable for Austria. Is it a problem?" Franz asked


    "No!" Stein answered.


    He is still technically confident. As for the issue of the rate of economic growth, it is the government''s problem. Whether it can reach 5%, it doesn''t matter to him.


    Franz seemed to think of something, and added: "Wait a minute, but also consider the connection between the Holy Roman Alliance and the Balkans. We will promote this set of standards to them in the future. Finally, everyone''s railway network will be integrated. . "


    The ultimate goal of establishing the Holy Roman Alliance is to achieve economic integration, and unifying the railway standards is naturally an indispensable part.


    The other parts of the Balkan Peninsula can be omitted, but Belgrade must be won. This is the gateway to the Balkan Peninsula. Mastering it will control the lifeblood of the Balkan Peninsula.


    The two principalities of the Danube must also be in their hands. This is related to Hungary''s grain exports, and it is also an important import and export channel for Austria. (Principality of Wallachia, Principality of Moldavia)


    Before the railway passed, Hungary''s grains passed through the Danube River, entered the Black Sea, and were shipped to European countries for sale. The import and export trade in Hungary was also heavily dependent on the Danube.


    This is why Austria firmly opposes Russia''s occupation of the Black Sea Strait, which threatens Austria''s national security.


    Professional matters are best left to professionals, and Austria''s big railway plan is still in a hurry.


    Who made Franz underestimate the investment enthusiasm of the nobles?


    Perhaps in many materials, the aristocracy is decaying and backward, but in fact they have a progressive side while being conservative.


    Nobles have received the best education since childhood, and have received information that ordinary people cannot reach, which has broadened their horizons.


    In this case, how could the next generations be idiots?


    They are conservatively opposed to political change. That is determined by their own interests. How can it be possible for those with vested interests to oppose their own interests?


    The real idiot had already seen God. The Austrian Revolution of 1848 also saw a big shuffle within the aristocracy. Many aristocrats who had made mistakes in judgment and were blinded by greed had been removed.


    At this time, the nobility''s ideas also changed, or the reality forced them to change.


    In order to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, Franz''s push to liberate serfs and land redemption was actually a concession made by the noble class.


    The French example told them that if the concessionary revolution did not spread, the final loss would be even greater, so they made concessions and helped the government suppress the rebellion.


    Some of them are in the vortex of the revolution. They chose to escape in this change. As a result, when the overall situation has been determined, the land has been forcibly bought.


    After losing the pillar of land, these people took the lead in finding new projects for transformation. At this time, the railway appeared, and many people saw the potential of this new mode of transportation.


    They need a new industry to keep the family business from falling. Railway is the choice of many people. With the efforts of so many people, the speed of railway construction has been artificially accelerated.


    This is the case. The front line has already begun construction preparations, and the standards for railway tracks have not yet been released.


    The government has provided basic information on transport requirements. It is not difficult for the railway designers to calculate the capacity requirements, and then the railway standards are determined by the capacity requirements, which is even simpler.


    Soon the design standards were placed in front of Franz, and other parameters he couldn''t understand, the only thing that caught his attention was the gauge.


    The Ministry of Railways has proposed four schemes, namely: 1524mm standard system, 1600mm standard system, 1665mm standard system, and 1712mm standard system.


    The main roads that were started in the early stages are all prosperous commercial areas. Both passenger and freight demand is highest.


    When setting up a railway standard system, it is natural to consider the requirements of this region. In addition, considering 50 years, this standard has naturally risen a lot.


    There is no narrow-gauge railway. This era is limited by train manufacturing technology, and the transportation volume of narrow-gauge railway is limited. Due to insufficient stability and prone to safety accidents, it is rarely used in the construction of main road railways.


    The final choice was in the hands of the Austrian government. In theory, the above several options are now feasible, which one has become a problem.


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 Chapter 144： Headache strategy

    The problems in Franz''s eyes are not a problem in this era.


    From the analysis of construction cost, the largest gap between these four standards is only 1.2%, which means that the construction cost of the railway is not the main factor affecting the decision.


    Think about it. The railway gauge in this era is generally relatively large. The first railway gauge of the Russians was still 1829mm. Later, the bureaucrats listened to the advice of American engineers and changed it to 1524mm.


    How much did it cost to reduce from six feet to five feet?


    It saved 3% on the budget. Of course, in the style of the Tsarist Russian bureaucrats, it will definitely not save much money.


    The standard gauge was marketed by the British to the world. Since 1846, John Bull has introduced laws. From this time, the 1435mm system has become the standard gauge of British mainland and colonies.


    However, India soon became an exception. The standard gauge cannot meet their transportation requirements. The British are pragmatic and cannot be enlarged. Therefore, most of India''s railways are 1676mm standards, and other messy gauge railways are naturally not many. .


    After nearly a century of efforts by the British, the 1435mm system became the international standard gauge in the middle of the 20th century. The original purpose of Niu Niu was to promote the British technical system.


    Is there any purpose to limit the freight capacity of mainland countries, this is unknown, anyway, Franz does not believe that John Bull would be so kind.


    With the technology of the mid-19th century, the freight volume of wide-gauge railways exceeded that of narrow-gauge railways, and safety and speed were much higher, which is completely different from the 21st century.


    Later generations rely on technology to solve the problem of the stability of trains. The freight capacity and speed of narrow gauge railways have been improved. This era cannot be done.


    The cost of railway maintenance is virtually the same. After the completion of the railway, the structure is exactly the same. The gap is only the length of the sleepers. The simple maintenance of narrow gauge railways is unfounded.


    The issue of land area is completely nonsense. Whose railway does not have a separation zone on both sides of the railway. Is it necessary to use the land under the train?


    ¡­¡­ (No more, it''s almost science)


    "His Majesty, since there is a need to unify standards, it is better to let the Holy Roman Alliance unify the standards together, and it may be better to assemble everyone to develop a common standard." Metternich suggested


    "Are there enough time, our railway has begun construction?" Felix asked with concern.


    "No problem. Railway construction has just begun. Decisions made within one year will not affect construction." Railway Minister Stein replied


    Railroad construction in this era was really slow. Demolition has only begun now. After that, the excavation and digging should not be completed without a year or two.


    "Then we will pull everyone together, and the Ministry of Railways will be responsible for selecting an optimal solution as our opinion and trying to convince everyone to implement it together.


    If there are endless arguments, just bring out these standards and let everyone vote, anyway, these plans are suitable for Austria. Franz said indifferently


    "Then 1676mm, this standard can already meet our needs, and security is also guaranteed." Stein quickly gave the answer


    As for railway international standards, is there such a thing in this era? Who admits it?


    We must know that when the British were building the Western Railway, because of the technical relationship, they found that their standard system could not guarantee safety. They all switched to wide gauge. It was only after the technology reached the standard in the late 19th century that it was overthrown.


    Once the Holy Roman Alliance has established new standards, the future international rail gauge standards may become two sets.


    Apart from that, the standards of the South German Railways are unified. Prussia will follow up or not?


    If it is not followed up, the two sides will be cut apart economically; if it is followed up, Central and Southern Europe will unify the standard system, and the impact will undoubtedly be huge.


    As an emperor, many things have to be considered political and military. For example, Franz will soon advise the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and Maozi to unify railway standards.


    I do n¡¯t know why, but any country and a bear must be careful. Even if everyone is an ally, you should be prepared for.


    During this period, the major powers in Europe actually looked a little stronger and stronger, and Austria was no exception. Social reform has just begun and it has not yet been translated into national strength.


    The national strength of the British also has not reached its peak. India has not been completely eaten by them. Australia and New Zealand still have indigenous forces. South Africa has only established some strongholds in the coastal areas. Southeast Asia is undergoing colonization. Egypt or the French dominate. The Great Colonial Empire has not yet completed the puzzle.


    The French are busy with internal struggles. The internal contradictions of the Russians have only been suppressed, only to be detonated by external forces.


    The Prussian kingdom has to rely on external wars to transfer social contradictions. Internal reforms have just begun. On the surface, military strength is good, but the domestic economy is weak.


    Spain continues to decline, and social reforms have not yet started. The United States, far from the ocean, was only an agricultural country with a population of just over 20 million. The main economic income was the export of cotton. The contradictions between the North and the South have already appeared.


    Thinking of this, Franz suddenly came up with the idea, why not find a chance to engage in South Africa?


    As big as South Africa, the British only established colonial rule along the coast, and the inland areas were still without land. Except for the Cape of Good Hope, the British did not pay much attention to it.


    Now the British are very busy, and they don''t care about more areas in Africa. There are so many entry points. If they join now, they may be able to divide a piece of meat.


    If it is not possible, start with Namibia, then occupy Botswana and play an edge ball; or start from Tanzania, occupy Zambia and Zimbabwe, and invade the hinterland of South Africa from the inland.


    They are quite good in theory, and seem to be less reliable in actual operation. The African continent in this era is not cute at all, and a bunch of diseases and poisonous beasts. If you want to colonize here, you must first prepare for a high mortality rate.


    It''s not very high in theory, as long as you take care and control the mortality rate to within 10%, there is probably no problem.


    It ¡¯s okay to say that. If you go to the implementation, you will find that everyone is actually not so brave. Who is willing to take risks in the past?


    With the exception of profit incentives, for example, the gold mine in South Africa was discovered, then everyone suddenly became brave, and diseases, poisonous insects, and beasts were nothing.


    It is regrettable that when gold is discovered, it will not be possible for Austria. Unless it was premature occupation and then joined forces with the Boers, otherwise the British could not be captured.


    Reason goes to reason. As soon as this idea comes out, Franz will never linger.


    Anyway, it is still a long time before South Africa found the gold. It is a big deal to support the African colonialists in the country and let them go to establish a base first.


    By the time the British-British War breaks out, Austria may have risen. At that time, whether it is to support the Boers to add chaos to John Cow, or join in and divide up a portion, you need a foothold.


    The timing of the operation must be selected, preferably when the British are too busy to take care of themselves, and suddenly start to cause the established facts.


    The international law of this era is that without land, whoever takes it first, whoever it is, must be able to keep it.


    It''s early, so don''t hurry. Franz was not a man who acted blindly, and now it seems that he wants to promote the construction of the Suez Canal.


    Dominating this canal doesn''t have that ability in Austria, but encourage it to become an international condominium canal.


    When the Suez Canal was dug in history, the British government opposed it with all their might, and they believed that the canal would threaten their maritime supremacy.


    The British people believe that the canal is not accessible to large ships, and the shares of the canal company are almost nobody in the UK.


    On the contrary, it was selling well in France. The Canal Company also suffered a shortage of funds and stopped work in the middle. It almost turned into a bad project. Finally, it was successfully completed under the help of the Rothschild family.


    In history, the canal was opened in 1869. For such a long time, the Austrian navy is almost a bit heavy.


    Others dare not guarantee that becoming a shareholder of the Canal can still be done.


    In history, France could not withstand the pressure of the British, and it was forced to give up because of financial problems. If it becomes France and Austria jointly lead the Suez Canal, the result will be different.


    How to do it, Franz has a headache. The relationship between the powers is very complicated, and everyone is cooperating and stabbing each other.


    Join forces here today, and tomorrow, we will fight another place.


    If you want to reduce conflicts, unless you want the Russian-Olympic Treaty, everyone will take what they need and agree on their sphere of influence in advance.


    As long as imagination is impossible, Austria can make concessions to Russia, that is, everyone''s core strategy does not conflict.


    Franz also knew that the Russian strategy would be besieged by the British, French, and Ottomans as soon as the strategy was launched. Mao Xiong''s national strength could not support this long-term war of attrition, and failure was inevitable.


    Unless Britain and France invade Russia, Austria will be dragged into the war by the influence of the covenant. Just open the map and know that unless the Russians dominate it, it will be difficult for Britain and France to attack Russia.


    Obviously, this kind of thing cannot come a second time. Austria can only choose a big country as an ally. The two or five children swinging left and right can be easily shot dead.


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 Chapter 145： Despicable means

    At the same time as the railway plan was launched, Franz did not forget the other two core industries, but in these two industries, the government directly intervened much less.


    To some extent, the manufacturing industry can be viewed as a whole. The agricultural product processing industry can be separated separately, without other factors, simply being able to make money.


    At present, the largest source of foreign exchange for the Austrian Empire is agricultural exports. These include exports of refined agricultural products and exports of original ecological agricultural products.


    There is no doubt that the grain export profits after processing are much higher, which can drive a large number of people to employment and bring a lot of taxes to the country.


    From the perspective of economic development, this is the growth point of GDP. Franz also counts on the profits from agricultural exports to make up for the trade deficit.


    In international trade, the Austrian empire has been in deficit for most of the time, which is also the main factor that causes the continuous depreciation of the Austrian Shield.


    This year''s currency is not the credit system of later generations. It is completely real gold and silver. In international trade settlement, everyone uses gold and silver.


    International Monetary? The pound was barely counted, but it did not reach the status of the late 19th century, and most countries and regions did not recognize it.


    In this context, the continued trade deficit will cause wealth to flow out and affect domestic economic development.


    After the Franz administration, in order to allow the normal development of the domestic economy, the value of the Austrian rupiah was stabilized.


    Finding ways to calm the trade deficit as soon as possible has become the government''s top priority.


    If the Austrian government can achieve trade balance in the short term, it can only earn value-added products by exporting refined agricultural products.


    In August 1849, the Austrian government issued a rule: to reduce the tax rate of agricultural product processing enterprises by two points, and also announced that after 1850, the original ecological agricultural product export tariffs will be increased by one point.


    In order to encourage more people to invest in this industry, the Austrian government also stipulates that newly established agricultural processing enterprises enjoy tax-free treatment in the first year and half-tax treatment in the next three years.


    Affected by this policy, Austria added 221 agricultural processing companies in the later months of 1849, including Franz.


    Austria is already a big exporter of agricultural products. It has natural advantages to develop agro-processing industries. Encouraging policies will suffice.


    The manufacturing industry is troublesome. The scope is too broad. In some areas Austria has advantages. Most industries have begun to fall behind.


    However, this backwardness is only relative to the British who have completed industrialization. Austria''s industry in Southeast Europe still has an advantage.


    In Franz''s view, advancing the development of manufacturing is actually accelerating the pace of industrialization, and mechanized production has too much advantage over handicrafts.


    This can''t be done in a short time, but the government still supports heavy industries, such as the steel industry and machinery and equipment manufacturing industries.


    This care is not only about lowering tax rates, but also local governments will help solve infrastructure problems, such as industrial water and transportation problems.


    To develop the manufacturing industry, the most important thing is to live with loneliness. Not to mention one year, even if it is three or five years, you may not see results.


    Innovation?


    It is too early to say that this problem. Before the completion of industrialization, Austrian manufacturing followed the path of plagiarizing the British. Of course, there were occasional unexpected gains and it was also pleasant.


    ...


    In general, from the second half of 1848 to the end of 1849, the economic reforms carried out by the Austrian government were aimed at removing obstacles to domestic economic development.


    As a unique country with a semi-planned economy and a semi-market economy, Austria achieved remarkable economic results in 1849.


    The most intuitive feeling of the citizens of Vienna is that the price of food has fallen, which is 15% lower than in 1847.


    Don''t look at this data. It seems inconspicuous. In fact, this is very important in industry. The decline in food prices means that the cost of supporting workers is reduced.


    The reduction in the cost of living has also made the lives of citizens at the bottom better. Many people have insignificant savings in their hands. Some people choose to save and others choose to consume.


    One or two are inconspicuous. When more people come together, it is not a small number. The prosperity of the market has increased.


    These inconspicuous consumptions were finally fed back into industrial production. Naturally there was production in the market, which promoted the increase of industrial capacity.


    If this impact is negligible, then without internal tariffs, the market in Hungary will be open and the impact will be significant.


    No matter how economically backward, there are more than 10 million people. After liberation of serfs and redemption of land, these people became property owners.


    Buying power naturally has purchasing power. Perhaps this market has not fully grown yet, but the increase in total consumption is an indisputable fact.


    Without tariffs, the competitiveness of Austrian industrial and commercial products in Hungary has greatly increased, and the expansion of the Hungarian market has naturally stimulated the development of domestic industry and commerce, and there has been a small prosperity.


    According to the statistics of the Ministry of Industry, the industrial capacity of Austria in 1849 increased by 15% compared with 1847. This figure is unexpected and reasonable in Austria.


    Industrial capacity cannot be achieved in a leaps and bounds, and it takes time to expand production. This era is no better than future generations. Equipment can be obtained immediately after placing an order.


    The next few years will be the outbreak of Austrian industrial capacity.


    In addition to the expansion of the domestic market, the establishment of the Holy Roman Economic Alliance, the domestic industry and commerce has a wider market, which will naturally stimulate industrial production.


    While Franz was thinking about a better future, bad news came.


    "His Majesty, there is news in St Petersburg that the Russians have run out of patience.


    A week ago, after the Prussian government announced a national mobilization, Tsar Nicholas I made a tit-for-tat decision, and the Russian Empire''s army was marching towards the Prussian border.


    Yesterday morning, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Prussian ambassador to Russia.


    If nothing else, the Prussian government would soon compromise with the Russians and they would not dare to fight the Russians now. "Metternich frowned.


    It is in Austria''s interest that the Russian-Prussian confrontation because of the Danish war not only consumes the strength of the Prussian government, but also worsens the Russian-Prussian relationship, highlighting the importance of the Russian-Austrian alliance to the Russians.


    But the Russians were impatient, so the Prussian government could not hold on.


    At first, the Prussian government also had confidence in the annexation of the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, and after seeing the tough attitude of the Russians later, their confidence gradually decreased.


    By now, the factor supporting them not to give up is no longer the annexation of the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, but the public opinion in the German region does not let them flinch.


    The Russians are terrible, and their deepest feelings are their neighbors. The German state separated by Pu''ao will not feel it.


    In order to please the public opinion in the country, the government of the Principality of Saxon-Gorda declared publicly: "For the territorial integrity of the German Federation, we do not hesitate to fight the Russians!"


    The Kingdom of Hanover also strongly stated: "As long as the Russians dare to invade Schleswig-Holstein, we will fight the Russians to the end!"


    Even Franz had to say: "If you need to defend Schleswig-Holstein, Austria will not fall behind."


    ...


    The toughness of these kingdoms and principalities has only remained verbal, so the area ruled by public opinion in Free City has already taken practical action.


    The German National Expedition in Hamburg, the Luebeck German National Guard, the Bremen Hansad German National Volunteer ...


    You don''t need to pay too much attention to it, these very loud names actually consist of three-digit nationalist elements, and their political significance is greater than their actual significance.


    Everyone did this, and the Prussian government naturally shrank.


    Frederick-William IV said that he also has a face. If there is no reason to convince everyone, he will back down, or should he hang out in the German region?


    But the hard cap is not enough. If Prussia and the Russians fight, believe it or not, these shocking people with slogans will change their positions in an instant?


    In the eyes of a politician, what''s the matter? Are you afraid you can''t find the excuse?


    It really isn''t working. Organize a group of volunteers to serve as reinforcements in the past, and cramp enemies that are not pleasing to the eye. Cannon fodder.


    Just look at the practices of the Austrian government. You can sign up for anyone who wants to go to the front to participate in the war. After the outbreak of the war, send them over.


    In the end, the parade was gone, and the Austrian government did not suppress or expel, but sent a few clerks to record the list of participants.


    The people on the list are all activists who love the German Federation. Get ready to go to the front. The war has broken out, and the Federation needs your defense. Shouting slogans is not enough. You must prove your patriotism with actual actions.


    The artillery parties persuaded them to let these shouting slogans be okay. Let the front line desperately let others go.


    It should have been the main force of the student army, and now it is still in the school books. Although they care about what happened outside, they can''t get out?


    Coupled with the government''s performance, it seems to be very positive. They don''t need to do anything, can''t they violate school regulations?


    Everyone has a job to support the recovery of Schleswig-Holstein is one thing, and the procession on the street is another thing. Can the procession recover the land?


    Everyone is rational. It is enough to cheer the Kingdom of Prussia. There is no need to add chaos to the country. You must know that demonstrations and demonstrations also affect economic development.


    "The Prussian government has to compromise, and we can''t do anything about it. For so long, I think the Prussian kingdom will have a hard time this year.


    Frederick-William is probably regretting it. It cost so much back and forth, but now it is a bamboo basket to fetch water, and it is empty. Franz smiled bitterly


    He was really not gloating. If the Prussians did not stimulate the Russians to mobilize nationwide, Nicholas I would not be so easy to get angry, so it is not a problem that the Pudan war will be dragged into next year.


    By then, the funds invested by Franz had already withdrawn some of the funds, plus the savings funds absorbed by the Royal Bank, and he could fill the hole where he appropriated the donations.


    Now that the Prussians are obviously unable to persist, they have deliberately stimulated the Russians and used the Russian military threats to persuade domestic nationalists to make concessions.


    Otherwise, Frederick-William IV was so full that he would order a national mobilization?


    It is enough to fight the Danish and Prussian kingdoms. If the Russians were to be attacked, the national mobilization would not be enough?


    Prussian nationalists can be persuaded. After all, anyone who wants to fight the Russians will feel guilty. This time the country mobilized the Prussian government but also incorporated them into the army.


    Shouting slogans, we do n¡¯t counsel, and many people started to rethink after the barracks. Can''t let them take their lives for the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein?


    Once General Russia started the war, even if the German states fully supported them, the biggest loss in the end was also Prussia. If they lose, not only will the two principalities fail to collect them, but they will also have to cut them out.


    The military odds are too low, and everyone''s enthusiasm is naturally not high. As long as the country is persuaded, the Prussian government will survive.


    Public opinion in the German region, Friedrich Wilhelm IV, apparently gave up. With such an obvious question, how can the German state join forces to set them back so easily?


    Scolded and scolded, anyway, there will be no missing piece of meat.


    They have the ambition of unifying the German region, but they do not have the corresponding strength. Even if they have the support of the people, is it not worthwhile to win on the battlefield?


    The Prussian government has made the right choice. It is impossible to stop losses in a timely manner. Compared with actual interests, reputation can be sacrificed.


    Without prestige in the German region, the relationship between Prussia and Russia has deteriorated. The Prussian kingdom basically has no chance to unify Germany.


    Strategically, Austria won. But Franz couldn''t be happy. Money, money, no money is absolutely impossible.


    Gritting his teeth, Franz decided to use drag-and-drop. Once the Prussian government conceded, giving up the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, he asked the Royal Bank to ask the Prussian government for donations.


    We must know that the war has now dragged on. Royal Bank has paid more than 4 million rupiah donations to the Prussian government. The money is used for the war. It is obviously impossible for the Prussian government to refund it.


    Delaying time in the name of reclaiming donations and creating time for repayments, although a bit despicable, offended the Prussian government, and Franz couldn''t care less.


    If not, what will he do to refund the donations from the people?


    If paid in accordance with prior commitments and in proportion to the remaining funds, Franz''s financial hole will soon be exposed.


    As long as the Prussian government defrauds donations, and on behalf of all the people who have donated, they are required to refund them and divert everyone''s attention, in order to get enough fundraising time.


    "Contact the governments of the German states, and once the Prussian government abandons the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, everyone will start an attack and encourage the people to ask the Prussian liar for money to donate." Franz thought Want to say


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Metternich replied.


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 Chapter 146： Whitewashed (for subscription)

    I have to say that the Russians will choose the time, and once the ultimatum ends, it will happen on December 24th, and the next day will be Christmas.


    Whether it is to carry it to the end or choose to compromise. The Prussians did not spend this Christmas. It took a few days to issue an ultimatum to the Prussian government, and there was no intention of disgusting Frederick-William IV.


    Berlin


    After receiving the ultimatum of the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia exploded. The main factions, the main factions, and the main factions fought endlessly, and the plan to spur Poland''s independence was brought up again.


    Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz said with excitement: "No, Poland will not be a climate at all. Even if we give up Poland and let them establish our country independently, we will not be able to stop the Russian front.


    On the contrary, this will also anger the Russians. They will join us and Austria to attack us. It is impossible for the Kingdom of Prussia to win this war! "


    The new Foreign Minister Alfa said dismissively: "Prime Minister, don''t be so alarmist, at best, it is fighting the Russians.


    The French are fighting fiercely. The president ¡¯s support of the parliament opposes it, and the bill passed by the parliament vetoes the president. How can they participate in this war?


    Austria is supporting us this time, even if the Austrian government has speculation, but the Austrian people are our firm allies.


    If the Austrian government dares to attack us together with the Russians and the action has not yet begun, a revolution will break out in the country, and they will not be able to take risks. "


    After a pause, he encouraged again: "The Russian empire has decayed. This great empire is breaking down. Since it stands on our opposite side, why not break it down?


    As long as we stand up this time, all people in the German region will become our loyal supporters, and the great cause of unifying Germany will be completed in our hands. "


    It is regrettable that the high-level Prussian government is not a second-year boy. The Russian Empire is decaying, but this decaying empire cannot be challenged by Prussia.


    The power of allies? Don''t make a joke, it''s okay to use the second middle school boy. Where is Prussia''s ally?


    In many German states, it is not a big deal to see the excitement, and the slogans are shouting loudly. If it really confronts Russia, it is another explanation.


    If you analyze it carefully, you will find that the so-called defense of the German territorial integrity does not include parts of General Poland and East Prussia.


    This is a dazzling crater. Once you jump into the Prussian kingdom, you will be singled out with the Russians. Of course, there is support, depending on how many Russians are unhappy.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Holder said coldly: "Mr. Alpha, unless all German states declare war on the Russians at the same time, otherwise we cannot win this war.


    Maybe you haven''t noticed yet. For the Pudan war, we spent the last gold coin in the treasury ourselves. As early as half a year ago, government officials could not receive a full salary. The last three months have been a penny. No hair.


    In the case of national mobilization, our strategic materials can support up to half a month of combat time, unless our army can win this war within half a month, otherwise there is no need to launch this war. "


    No money is one of the biggest problems. The Pudan War broke out since March last year. There was a truce in the middle, but the armies of the two countries are still facing each other.


    The Prussian state has a perennial deficit, and in order to support the war, they have tried every means to raise military expenditures.


    Until now, there is really no way out. International loans cannot be borrowed. The government-issued bonds have been left untouched in the financial market. The people in the country have donated many times in support of this war and have also exhausted their pockets.


    In order to raise money, they did not hesitate to put down their faces and turned to the people in Germany for help. The money was a lot. The problem was that in the hands of the Prussian government, there was little left.


    No money is only one aspect, and there is really no win. One of the most effective tactics in the era of rifles.


    The Prussian-Russian border is not at risk. Once the war broke out and the main force was dragged, the Cossack cavalry killed the heart of the Kingdom of Prussia, and they became cold.


    "The Russians interfered, and the Putin war could not go on. At this time, the most important thing is to find ways to convince the people in the country and explain the difficulties we face to the people and let them understand the difficulties of the government.


    This issue was resolved by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent people to communicate with the Russians, restarted negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark, and invited Austria to mediate the war.


    In order to show our sincerity, the Kingdom of Prussia will lift national mobilization once negotiations have begun. "Frederick-William IV arbitrarily arranged


    ...


    On December 23, 1849, under the armed mediation of the Russians, the Prussian government announced that it would accept the Russians'' proposals, restart the Putin negotiations, and lift the national mobilization.


    As soon as the news spread, the German region fry, anti-Russian sentiment began to rise, and they became disappointed with the Prussian government.


    During the national mobilization of the Kingdom of Prussia, everyone was very moved. There were not a few who donated money and materials. Now suddenly the Prussian government counseled. Isn''t this a waste of everyone''s feelings?


    The Prussian government counseled, but what about Schleswig-Holstein? In the eyes of the people, this is a matter of principle, but it cannot be abandoned.


    Everyone''s eyes turned to Vienna. As the boss of the German state, the Austrian government must take a clear attitude at this time.


    Metternich is a veteran diplomat, how could he jump in to help Prussia top the tank?


    On Christmas Day, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced: "The Austrian government will hold a federal conference in the near future, and a delegation from the Federal Parliament will participate in this negotiation.


    Prior to this, the Austrian government hoped that the Kingdom of Prussia could assume the responsibility of a great power and defend the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein. "


    At this time everyone remembered that it looks like there is still a federal parliament in the German region.


    But for the Prussian government, the emergence of the federal parliament at this time was creating trouble for them.


    Of course, it is impossible to compromise in the federal parliament. Everyone wants face.


    Even if the federal parliament makes a decision and declares war on the Russians, it is only a matter of Austria and Prussia. They are not enough for the states behind them. What are they afraid of?


    If you want the federal parliament to agree to give up Schleswig-Holstein, don''t even think about it.


    If Prussia renounces the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, all responsibility will be borne by them.


    At this time, rumors have spread that the Prussian government used the patriotic enthusiasm of everyone to provoke this war in order to transfer domestic conflicts. Public opinion was very bad for the Prussian government.


    On Christmas Day 1849, the people in the entire German region did not have a good time. Newspapers were flooded with news of the Putin war, and the festive atmosphere was diluted.


    In order to express his dissatisfaction with the Prussian government''s retreat, Franz ordered the Christmas celebrations to be cancelled, the court banquets were not held, and the government''s celebrations were not held.


    The attitude of the Russians was very tough. Within a month, the border between the two countries did not return to the pre-war period, and the Tsar''s army was about to enter the Kingdom of Prussia, which directly ruined the possibility of the Prussian government knocking on it.


    The Prussian government is not a fool. It is troublesome to know that this kind of thing takes longer. Negotiations have not yet begun. The Prussian army has already withdrawn from the Jutland Peninsula.


    One of the factors is that there is no money. More than 100,000 troops have penetrated the enemy territory. This logistical pressure is not small. Anyway, they have decided to give up. It is better to return early to save money.


    ...


    Sch?nbrunn Palace Vienna


    Franz was in a bad mood. The Prussian government counselled too quickly, and he could not use the negotiations to delay time.


    He now finally understands why so many people are apprehended for misappropriating public funds. It is really too many accidents and it is difficult to effectively control them.


    Invest in the food processing industry. The factory has just been set up. If you want to make money, at least you have to wait for the factory to run?


    The investment mine is nowhere to go, the time is too short, and basically no effective development has been carried out.


    The only mine that is being mined is a gravel mine, but the railway construction has just begun, and the profit is good. Unfortunately, this is only a slack job.


    The total amount of savings of the Royal Bank has reached 276.89 million dongs. The monthly administrative expenses of the bank are 18,000 dongs. It must be deducted and a part of the funds must be reserved for bank operations. There is not much money that can be filled.


    In theory, three million dongs will be turned into bank deposits. In fact, this is also an unknown number. Franz is afraid to take this limit.


    By the end of the year, there was a lot of assets in the Habsburgs, but it was easy to cause internal contradictions if they used them to fill in holes.


    In fact, these industries already have a mature management mechanism. In addition to supervising operations, Franz only takes his own share every year.


    Since the uncle is still alive, the patriarch of the Habsburg family will naturally receive a huge discount in the amount of money he receives, which is a dividend of 300,000 dongs.


    If it wasn''t until the end of the year, the royal annuity would be coming down, and Franz really didn''t know how to fill the hole, and he couldn''t borrow money cheekily?


    Or withholding donations from the government? I believe the Ministry of Finance will not be so indifferent that he rushed over to urge the emperor to pay the money.


    Since the royal annuity was to be used to fill the caves, the Vienna court naturally cut unnecessary expenses. One of them was to reduce court banquets. Prussian affairs only provided him with an excuse.


    Franz people have accurately calculated that the annual expenses of various banquet events in the Austrian court will not be less than 500,000 dongs, and a million dongs will not be enough.


    "His Majesty, the Putin War is coming to an end, and for the creditworthiness of the bank, we are ready to return the donation," John Stewar reminded.


    The most important thing for a bank is credibility. For the credibility of the Royal Bank, Franz gave up the opportunity to privately swallow huge donations.


    Otherwise, donations entered into the Royal Bank would have been gone for a long time. Directly determined that all of them were handed over to the Prussian government, it became a headless case.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Hold a press conference to explain the situation clearly, and invite Prussian representatives and notaries to come and check the accounts.


    Released information: If the negotiation is successful, the unused part of the donations will be returned after the end. Let everyone bring the receipts issued by the original bank to the same donation business point for a refund in the same proportion.


    This year''s royal annuity will be deposited directly into the Royal Bank, and dividends on royal assets will also be placed in the bank. The funding gap is not a problem.


    Also, settle the previous things as soon as possible, and complete the business loan procedures without leaving any clues. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty," John Stewart replied.


    As long as there is money, many problems will be easy to handle, the fund hole will be filled, and the loan procedure will be supplemented, and the matter will be over.


    After such a wave of operations was completed, Franz''s misappropriation of donations became a legitimate business loan from a bank. The money that was invested in it was washed away.


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 Chapter 147： budget

    After Christmas, the next annual budget meeting of the Austrian government begins again.


    In fact, at this time, the budget battle for various departments has ended, and now it is only the final round of determination.


    If the issue of budget determination is brought to the meeting for discussion, it is estimated that in the last few days, it will be too late to review the project materials prepared by everyone.


    Prime Minister Felix submitted a report to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, this is the annual budget plan for 1850. The main expenditures mainly include: military expenses, government administration, education funding, land redemption, infrastructure construction, The six major items of cultural unification.


    Among them, military expenditures decreased by 27.% compared with 1849, while education expenditures increased by 31%, cultural promotion expenditures increased by 32%, government administrative expenditures increased by 9%, and infrastructure construction expenditures increased. 44.5%. "


    In general, except for the decline in military spending, other expenditures have increased significantly. The exception is land ransom, which was not there before.


    At the same time as spending has increased, government revenue has also increased, otherwise this budget would simply not be approved.


    Franz took over the budget report and just glanced at the budget summary table.


    Military expenditure was 6,156,400 rupiah, of which the navy was 10.6523 million dong and the army was 50.916,100 dong.


    The war was over, and disarmament was completed in 1849. By 1850, a sharp decline in military spending was normal.


    However, it is only the military expenditure that has fallen. The navy military expenditure has increased by 1.5 million dongs compared with the previous year. It seems that the colonial forces in the government have grown stronger.


    68.509 million rupiah education funds, including 40.416 million dong education expenditures during compulsory education, 20,600,200 dong education expenditures (including laboratory research expenditures in colleges and universities), and 78,821,000 dong education expenditures in middle schools;


    The cost of education is much lower than Franz''s estimate. On the one hand, compulsory education is still popular and has not been completed; on the other hand, conditional families have a better future for students and chose education. Better-paying schools.


    On the surface, the education funds allocated by the Ministry of Education to all compulsory education students are the same. In fact, compulsory education schools also provide students with free meals, uniforms, and accommodation.


    The cost of a child is not large, but the amount is also a big expense. According to preliminary estimates, it will reduce the cost of 10 million dongs.


    Funds for infrastructure construction are 48.203 million dongs, including 2015.22 million dongs for railway construction, post-war reconstruction costs of 15.416 million dongs, urban infrastructure reconstruction costs of 10.2632 dongs, and others ...


    There is no way. Some railways have no commercial value at all, but they have important military value and must be repaired.


    Later generations also criticized the railroads of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in order to take care of the military and affect business.


    In order to avoid this situation, this type of railway can only be repaired by the Austrian government. It is expected that private investment will not open the next century.


    Fortunately, these railways are not long, generally only one hundred and eighty kilometers, the longest is not more than four hundred kilometers, and the total mileage is only two or three thousand kilometers.


    After the construction is completed, it is connected to the Austrian railway network, which means that the domestic army can be put into the front line in the shortest time.


    Government administrative expenditures amounted to 53.281 million dongs, of which administrative management administrative expenses were 11.261 million dongs and government agency administrative expenses were 42.021 million dongs;


    Seeing this, Franz frowned, and it seemed necessary to let the state-owned enterprises operate independently. In the short term, there is no problem in merging together. In the long run, relying on the government to manage the enterprise will sooner or later derail the market.


    A total of 23,168,000 rupees were allocated for cultural promotion. This is an effort to unify the language.


    Because of the influence of the Austrian government''s policies, everyone knows that they have learned a common language to find a job, and the promotion in the city is relatively smooth, and it is troublesome in the countryside.


    Franz also didn''t have a very good way. Coercion is impossible, and it will only make things worse. It seems that unified language in this generation is impossible and can only be done in the next generation.


    All schools in the country are compulsorily required to offer Austrian language courses, and teachers are still being trained to ban local dialects as soon as possible.


    That''s right, in the official documents of Austria, at this time there is no word in national language, there is only one language in the country-Austrian, and the rest are regional dialects.


    If nothing else, starting in 1850, all primary and secondary school teachers must take the Austrian language test, qualified salary is increased by one level, and unqualified preparation for retake.


    If you fail the assessment for three consecutive years, you can prepare to go home. In order to promote the Austrian language as soon as possible, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education made every effort.


    Needless to say, the ransom purchase of land has a fixed annual expenditure of 105 million dongs as compensation for the purchase of the land of the nobles. This is the payment for the farmers who have obtained the land, and the government has only turned a hand.


    These six expenditures alone add up to 35,972,500 rupiahs, followed by a large number of small budget items. The total amount of zero plus Austria ¡¯s fiscal expenditure in 1850 was 423 million dongs.


    If you see this budget number two years ago, it is estimated that Austrian government officials will be fainted, which is almost three times the government''s fiscal revenue. Now, everyone doesn''t feel much.


    (Note: Hungarian finance was split two years ago)


    The ransom for farmers'' land is about 158 ??million dongs. After the government pays 1.05 ransom for noble land, there is still 53 million dongs in income.


    It''s just that this income is not too stable, and it will fluctuate due to the impact of natural disasters. If it catches up with the natural disaster, the government may have to post part of it.


    There is also a tithe for the church, which fluctuates around 93.5 million dongs each year. Due to the fluctuation of agricultural product prices, there is also a deduction of 20% of the strata paid to the church.


    There is also a cost for priests to collect taxes. Fortunately, they also helped to carry the blame, and it is impossible for them to do nothing.


    In the hands of the government, there are only 74.8 million dongs. It seems that there is still a surplus to pay for education. In fact, as long as compulsory education is fully popularized, the money will not be enough, and the government will have to put money in it.


    After deducting these two costs, the Austrian government''s budget is actually not terrible.


    4.23¡ª0.748¡ª1.58 = 243.2 million dongs


    In addition, the salaries of enterprise management personnel can actually be deducted from the profits contributed by state-owned enterprises, but they have been merged.


    The financial revenue for 1850 given by the Ministry of Finance is estimated to be 230 million dongs, and the total government revenue is estimated to be 480 million dongs, including land redemption payments, tithes, state-owned enterprise profits, and real estate lease and sale.


    Minus the budget 423 million, it seems that there is a fiscal balance?


    In practice, this is impossible. The Austrian government still has debt, these are repaid. So far, the Austrian government has owed a total of 542 million rupiah in bank loans, various bonds, and corporate and personal debt.


    The money needs to be repaid on time. In theory, if nothing happens, the Austrian government has achieved fiscal balance.


    These are just ideal conditions, and whether they are surpluses or deficits, we will know at this time next year.


    In 1848, the Austrian government achieved a fiscal surplus by copying homes. In 1849, the Austrian government had a fiscal deficit of 7.256 million rupiahs.


    This number doesn''t seem to be big, but it lasts for a long time.


    Especially at the critical moment when the Crimean War is about to erupt, the debts of Britain and France are owed, which will inevitably affect diplomacy.


    This is reflected in history. The Austrian government''s fall to Britain and France has factors in this regard. The French even relied on loans to pull Russia from the Three Emperors League.


    Unless you study the Kingdom of Prussia, you owe debt first and start the war when development is almost over. If you win, you will have money to pay off your debts. If you lose, you will finish it.


    Austria''s family is very strong, Franz is not ready to be a gambler. This is a strategy for the rise of small nations and is not applicable to big nations.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Financial budget, just follow the implementation above! Leave a budget of 20 million dongs as a special fee to deal with emergencies."


    Cut the budget?


    The contents of this budget report have been reported by him for a long time. Unless it is better to exceed the limit, Franz will not do anything.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Prime Minister Felix replied.


    In the face of a strong monarch, the ministers naturally could not stand up. Monarchs are not equal, monarchs have natural advantages.


    At the beginning of the regency, Franz also had to use the foreign minister of Metternich to check and balance the powerful Prime Minister. After more than a year of running-in, this situation has completely changed.


    ...


    Without waiting for the German Federal Parliament to send a negotiating mission, under the strong pressure of Russian Foreign Minister Karl Voselrod, on January 6, 1850, the Prussian army completely withdrew from Denmark, including the abandonment of Schleswig, which was already in hand¡ª ¡ª Holstein, the duchy.


    Everyone knows that the next day is Christmas for the Russians. Nicholas I suppressed it for so long and naturally needed to vent.


    As a close friend of nature, Karl-Worser Rhode naturally offered a gift on this special day. Unfortunately, the Prussian government fell into the background.


    At first Franz felt the same way, but after seeing Metternich''s bright smile, he knew that things were not that simple. The Austrian Foreign Ministry probably played a disgraceful role.


    Franz naturally doesn''t know anything, it is normal for the boss to suppress the second child. As two major states in the German region, Prussia and Austria have both cooperation and conflict.


    In recent decades, everyone seems to be friends. It was only from the Frankfurt meeting that relations between Pulau and Austria began to alienate rapidly.


    Yes, it is just alienation, not deterioration, and there has not been a direct conflict between the two sides. The "Three Kings Alliance" that the Prussian government attempted to establish was undermined by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    The Austrian government also formed the Holy Roman Alliance to isolate Prussia in the German region while the Prussian kingdom was plunged into the Pudan war.


    All this proves that there is no room for two tigers, that the Kingdom of Prussia had bad luck and met Franz. The Austrian government has settled the domestic contradictions in advance and has the energy to give them trouble.


    "Will you send a note to the Kingdom of Prussia in the name of the German Federal Parliament and let them die?" Franz asked hesitantly.


    Metternich thought for a while and replied: "Sir, if we do, the Prussian government will most likely take orders. By then the Russians will not hate us?"


    Indeed, at this time, the Federal Republic of Germany joined in, and the Prussian government could really drag everyone down.


    Everyone knows that the Russians didn''t really want to take action. Once the Prussian government''s strong men broke their wrists, gave up independent diplomatic power, and let the German Federal Parliament take over, it would be very troublesome.


    If it is persuaded, everyone will be scolded together with the Prussian government, no one should think about it; if you resist, it is estimated that the Russians really hate Austria.


    Franz knows how much the Tsarist government has resentment. The big picture is set, so there is no need for extracurricular branches.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Let ¡¯s just forget it. After the Prussian government withdraws its troops, the people will be called for their accounts.


    At the same time, it is necessary to expose the sinister intention of the Prussian government to use war to divert domestic attention, and let the German people abandon them. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied.


    Although he didn''t think it was such a little trouble to hit the kingdom of Prussia, he could be disgusted.


    At least not to wash away the bad reputation, it becomes more difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to annex North Germany.


    The annexation by force is actually the least desirable. Without the public''s approval, it will be difficult for the increased land and population to be transformed into national power.


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 Chapter 148： What to do with uneven distribution

    In January in Vienna, in the cold wind, snow fell lightly from the sky and fell like raindrops. A gust of wind blew like fine salt sprinkled into the sky, flying around the sky, decorating the entire Vienna Palace into a fairy-tale ice-snow world.


    Franz has changed his good habit of winter swimming. In this ice and snow world, he can''t sink water. In case of illness, he can''t rest assured about the medical treatment of this era.


    A thick layer of ice has formed on the artificial lake, and several younger brothers are still playing on it.


    Did it fall? It doesn''t matter, just take an ice bath and get up and change clothes to continue.


    There is no spoiled breeding. Their brothers have received militarized training since childhood. Their ability to talk on paper is definitely not low, otherwise Franz would not run confidently to command the army.


    As the snowflakes fluttered, Franz stood in the pavilion and looked into the distance, and the water in the teapot beside him had begun to boil.


    Making tea, I don''t know when it started, Franz developed a habit. That''s right, just cooking, he likes the aroma of tea.


    How much tea is wasted every day for this reason is not what Franz cares about. Anyway, there are so many people who make flattery, he doesn''t consume a little more, where is the opportunity for others?


    The main drink of the Vienna court is still coffee. Tea is only an occasional preparation, and it is still mostly black tea. With sugar and milk, it becomes the so-called milk tea.


    "Your Majesty, the Archbishop of Kentonia seeks to see you." The maid''s clear voice sounded in her ears.


    The church''s people came, and Franz frowned. You know, since the Austrian government''s operation of the domestic church, there has been a crack in the relationship between the church and the Vienna court.


    Even the Archbishop of Kentnia, who has always had a good relationship with the royal family, has reduced its contact with the royal family. At this time, he has come to the door, and there will probably be no good things.


    "Take him here!" Franz said lightly.


    Everyone has come to the house, and in the past friendship, Franz can''t escape.


    ... (Holy Land Crisis broke out, omitted 10,000 words, dare not touch religion)


    "Sir, look?" Asked Archbishop Kentnia anxiously.


    He is a devout Catholic, and a hypocrite like Franz is not a concept at all, and is very angry at what happened.


    "I see. There are many issues involved in this matter. I need to discuss with the cabinet before making a decision." Franz answered with a frown.


    My heart has begun to retreat, if expected, the fuse of the Crimean War in history is the crisis, and Franz does not want to fall into it.


    When the desired result was not achieved, the Archbishop of Kentonia was powerless. It is no longer the Middle Ages, and the imperial power has overwhelmed the sectarian power in Austria.


    ...


    "Your Majesty, Louis-Napoleon-Boonaparte is ambitious and wants to reinstate France''s status as a great power in Europe. It is better to give them the opportunity to perform!" Metternich suggested


    Austria doesn''t want to go ahead, it''s time to find someone. There are many Catholic countries in Europe, and there are only three Austria, France, and Spain.


    The current situation in Spain is not optimistic. There are a lot of internal problems and there is no energy to interfere with this problem.


    The most suitable is the French, and now their international status and strength are seriously inconsistent.


    Louis Napoleon Bonaparte''s attempt to secure France''s status is only one aspect. More importantly, he must obtain the support of the people if he wants to restore.


    If you do something else, the parliament will definitely oppose him and hinder him, and interference is the best option. Even his political opponents on this issue are afraid to stand up against it.


    "Then give the opportunity to the French. The government must appease the emotions of the people in the country. The Information Supervision Department must pay attention to the direction of public opinion and cannot be led by others.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated its relations with its allies. The government allocated special funds of two million dongs for propaganda in the South German region. We must find ways to slowly control public opinion in these regions.


    It is best to buy some newspapers and publishing houses secretly in the local area, and vigorously support pro-Austrian and German reunification.


    These things are inconvenient for the government to come forward, and can let intelligence organizations or non-governmental exchange organizations come forward.


    The German state is a whole, and we can also set up some comprehensive non-governmental organizations, such as the German Writers Association, the German Artists Association, and so on. Franz thought about it and said


    I don''t want to know, only to think of Franz, that in this age of art and culture Austria actually has advantages.


    Of course, this advantage cannot be compared with France, they are the leaders of romanticism; nor can it be compared with Italy. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Rome is the cultural center of Europe.


    However, it is not the same in the German region. Those small states will not say it, and their own influence is too small.


    Prussia, as an army-dominated country, is it too trivial to talk to them about art? The system determines their inherent inadequacy in culture.


    Bavaria, everything else is good, but a little bit poor. This is an embarrassing problem, and art needs a material foundation.


    Against this background, Austria stands out. Vienna is also a historic city, and its cultural heritage is better than any German state.


    In modern times, what is called "the country''s unfortunate poet", as a multi-ethnic country, various cultural ideas collided with each other and naturally sparked sparks. In this era, Austria reached its cultural peak.


    Now that we have the advantage, we will take advantage of it. There is no harm without comparison. The idea of ??unification has begun to spread in the German region. Compared with the rigid Prussian kingdom, who will be supported by the cultural circles, this multiple choice question is very easy to do.


    Don''t look at these pens, it doesn''t seem to work. Once Austria annexed the states of the South German region, and they shook their flags on the platform, Austria could digest it in the shortest time.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Prime Minister Felix replied.


    As a staunch German, he supports any decision that is conducive to the unification of Germany. Historically, it would not have been easy for the Kingdom of Prussia to unify Germany if it had not died too early.


    Metternich said: "His Majesty, the Russian-Prussian conflict is about to end. At this time, the Holy Land crisis will erupt, and the Russians will certainly intervene. Maybe they will use this as an excuse to move to the Ottoman Empire.


    From the information we have received, the Russian Empire is preparing for the war. Obviously, they are not ready for us to start the war in advance.


    If the war is ahead, we will face a choice. Austria''s national strength is too dangerous to support the two fronts. Either take the opportunity to unify the South German region, or go all out to fight for the Balkans. "


    Franz frowned, and fighting on two fronts was too dangerous. This is the idea of ??putting gold on his face.


    Without the intervention of the powers, Franz in the two-line battle would not be advised. In fact, except for the Russians who have been fooled, none of the remaining powers supports Austria.


    In addition, as long as the British are willing to throw money, the Kingdom of Prussia will stab Austria, and the possibility of French intervention will be as high as 9.9.


    If only fighting in one direction, then Austria with concentrated strength still has a certain degree of deterrence. If you divide the two routes, it will not be scary.


    Secretary of the Army Prince Wendy Schgrez proposed: "Your Majesty, I propose to expand to the Balkans as a priority. On this issue, we can also win the support of the German states and reach agreement with the Russians. The resistance is only English and French.


    The Russians wanted to annex the Ottoman Empire. The first target of British and French strikes was necessarily the Russians. As soon as we see it, we accept it, and most of them will acquiesce in our expansion.


    If at this time we send troops to unify the South German region, all states in the entire German region will stand on our opposite side.


    Because of the geographical location, it is much easier for the French to send troops to intervene. We may face joint attacks from France, Prussia, Bavaria and other countries.


    Once the strategy fails, Austria can only leave the German Federation. The Holy Roman Alliance now established will also fall apart. "


    Franz, who knows history, knows that if he expands to the Balkans at this time, as long as he insists on his position, he will almost lie and win.


    Even in history, Austria had the wrong team and had the opportunity to annex the two principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia, but the Vienna government was reluctant to give up the Italian region as a price.


    (Remarks: Principality of Wallachia in southern Romania today; Principality of Moldavia in northeastern Romania, Moldova, and parts of Ukraine)


    Prime Minister Felix hurriedly opposed: "No, Austria lacks not territory, but the number of themed nations. Even if we have begun to implement national integration, this cannot be done in the short term.


    At this time, expansion into the Balkans is indeed easy to succeed. But the more we eat, the harder we want to achieve integration.


    We can calculate an account. Half of Serbia has a population of 500,000 to 600,000, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of 500,000 to 500,000, Wallachia has a population of nearly one million, and Moldavia has a population of more than 1.4 million .


    This means that Austria''s population has grown by 10% at a time, and all of them are ethnic minorities. They are different from the nationalities in the country and have no sense of identity with this country.


    How much effort do we need to assimilate these people? Is it twenty years or thirty years?


    We can''t do anything until national integration is complete.


    If we merge in the region of South Germany, it will be different, and the people will have a strong sense of identity. At most, we can establish an effective rule and transform the potential into national power.


    Then turn around and expand into the Balkans. It''s too late.


    As for risks, they are actually manageable.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has an opinion, and we can support their annexation of the North German state, and everyone will share the Germans. If they disagree, they threaten their unity with the Russian-Australian alliance.


    The French have opinions that we can cede all the territory west of the Rhine to them, and in the Italian region we can also make greater concessions and even support their annexation of Belgium.


    The so-called contradiction in this world is nothing more than a matter of interest. As long as everyone takes what he needs, there is nothing to be solved! "


    I have to say that Felix is ??fierce enough. If this is done, it will become a collective expansion of the European powers.


    At the same time, the Austrian, Austrian, Russian, and Russian expansion began. Is this a solution? Even if the remaining countries unite to resist, there is no use for it, the attitude of the British can naturally be ignored.


    But why can''t European politicians think about this? Why was it not implemented?


    Obviously, things are not so simple, a problem of uneven distribution is no solution. The Russians took too much and everyone was dissatisfied.


    In addition, the weight of the bears is too large, which has caused everyone''s fear that they will continue to expand and no one will be able to carry them.


    The British are making trouble again. The practicality of such a joint foreign expansion plan is greatly reduced.


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 Chapter 149： Cleanse the official team

    The dispute over the route exists in any country with ideals. This is an unsolvable problem. There is no so-called right or wrong, just to see if it is appropriate.


    At present, there are sufficient reasons for the claims of the Balkans and South Germans.


    From a development perspective, the Balkans are richer in land and richer in resources, which can speed up Austria''s economic development; while the South German region has the most needed population in Austria.


    Both sides are important, but considering the issue of national integration, Franz still prefers to give priority to the South German region.


    Once South Germany was annexed, the Austrian Empire stabilized. The government can allow ethnic minorities to live together and accelerate the pace of ethnic integration through immigration.


    According to Franz, the best way to accelerate national integration is to marry. The birth of a couple is equivalent to the identity of two families, and it can also affect the positions of a group of relatives and friends.


    The number of marriages has increased, and the next generations are of mixed ethnicity. These people naturally have the highest recognition of the products of ethnic integration.


    Metternich said slowly: "This question must be cautious first west or south.


    The international situation is ever-changing. Even if we make a decision now, we may still be forced to give up by force majeure.


    The Russians might do something to the Ottoman Empire, and that''s just possible. What will happen in the end is unknown.


    The Russian-Turkish war has been fought so many times, and the Ottoman Empire is still standing. Who can guarantee that the Russians can swallow them in one go? I am afraid that everyone does not think that the Russians can do it?


    In this case, it depends on the response of the British and French. If they go to war for the Ottomans and Russians, then whether we choose to go west or south, we have the possibility to operate.


    If Britain and France do not participate in the war, we want to annex the South German region, I am afraid it is a dream, even if we want to obtain too much benefit in the Balkans, they will be interfered by. "


    The historical Crimean war was full of coincidence. Napoleon III had just resumed and needed an external military victory to consolidate his position. The British wanted to fight the Russians and ensure their interests in the Mediterranean.


    It was at this time that the Russians sought to gain control of the Black Sea Strait, while harming the economic interests of Britain and France. As soon as the London and Paris governments negotiated, they decided to do it.


    Then the suicidal Crimean war broke out, and it has to be said that this was a worse battle. Both in Britain and France, and in Russia, more people are killed by logistic pits than on the battlefield.


    No matter how historians cover up, they cannot change the fact that soldiers enter the battlefield. The biggest enemy is not the enemy, but the fact that it is disease and logistics.


    In a suicide war, in the end, it was natural to lose both. The fur bears lost on the Crimean battlefield, but on the Caucasus battlefield they found it again, and the awkward Ottoman cried and called.


    The final result of the war was no compensation and no land mutilation. The biggest loss was the victor Ottoman Empire, exposing itself to its weak nature, and becoming a fat sheep divided by the next powers.


    Britain and France won a strategic victory, the Russians were shut out of the Black Sea, the "Northern Three Courts Alliance" was split, and Russia''s European hegemonic status was ended.


    Franz agreed with Engels''s assessment that it was a "large misunderstanding comedy."


    Will history change under his butterfly effect? Where will it go?


    What if the Russians chose to change the battlefield? For example, the main attack direction is in the Caucasus, or it sends troops to attack the Bosporus in advance, or even pushes it all the way from the Balkans.


    If so many things are possible, the Russian-Australian alliance will not fail in Austria, and the Russians have more strategic choices.


    This is a one-on-one move. If the Russians acted in advance and Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas had not yet completed the restoration, the French government would continue to engage in internal fighting. It is estimated that it would not be possible for John Cow to enter the battlefield.


    Without the British-French Ottoman group beating Russia, Austria had no chance to go westward except to expand in the Balkans.


    "Mr. Metternich is right, the question of strategic choices is too early. At this time, what we need to do is not to prepare for expansion, but to sort out internal problems of the government.


    The first problem is the insufficient implementation capacity of the government. From the central government to the local government, there is a lack of execution. This is the largest cancer in the current government.


    If officials can''t follow through on government orders, what''s the use of keeping them?


    The Austrian government is not the place where they care for the elderly. Officials with insufficient ability, uneasy work, and trying to hang around, let them go home early to plant potatoes! "


    The dispute over the route could not be achieved in a short time, and Franz decisively chose to shift the topic. He had wanted to deal with the internal affairs, but he never had a chance.


    In 1848, the government was busy fighting wars and ignored these issues, but just sorted it out and killed a few unconscious bureaucrats.


    In 1849, the government was busy. Shortly after Franz succeeded him, he wanted to ensure domestic stability. Compulsory education was launched, the civil service examination system was creatively adopted, and Austria''s pillar industries were identified.


    Now that the government is finally idle, Franz will naturally not let the cabinet do nothing. Nothing else, then clean up the official team.


    Anti-corruption is a good weapon, but Franz, the emperor, cannot shout. Now corrupt officials in the Austrian government are everywhere, and everyone is vulnerable.


    In fact, since Franz''s succession, the Austrian bureaucracy has been a lot cleaner. In the face of a strong emperor, many people have consciously converged their actions.


    The upper levels of government have become clean, and the lower and middle levels must be affected. There are not many fools who can enter the political arena, knowing what to do when.


    During Ferdinand I, the emperor was unable to handle government affairs, and his power fell to the governing council.


    A group of ministers struggled with each other, and it was too late to win the people down. How could it be a matter of corruption for the little things?


    It ca n¡¯t be killed with a single stick, so is it always possible to grasp the execution ability? Franz wasn''t about to kill any more, but just drove the incompetent officials home.


    If you are unlucky and the corruption is found, then there is no way. Austria is a legal country.


    Incompetence is more terrible than corruption. If you are both corrupt and incompetent, then you will never be forgiven.


    It doesn''t need to be much. Just drive one percent of the incompetent home and pick out a few unlucky eggs to kill chickens and tamarins, and Austria''s rule of government will be curbed.


    In the second thought of killing the corrupt officials, Franz will not have it. If it is similar in emerging countries, Austria''s old empire, interest groups have long collusion.


    As an emperor, every time a small group of unscrupulous and wanton people are hit, there is no problem. As long as the excuse is appropriate, everyone will cooperate actively.


    If you want to wipe out the interest groups all at once, they are forced to rush, and they will not be able to do the emperor change.


    Bureaucracy cannot be expected, as long as they do not violate the bottom line, Franz''s tolerance is still very high.


    Clean officials need to be used, corrupt officials also need to be used, even fainted officials can leave a few, as long as they are placed in a suitable position, they can play an unexpected role.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Felix replied


    He is ready to promote the examination system. This is a performance evaluation system specially designed by the Austrian government to avoid the passive work of officials below.


    This standard is not very high, as long as it can complete the work within its own scope of responsibility and act in accordance with government regulations, it is considered qualified.


    If you have made achievements on this basis, congratulations on your preparation for promotion.


    Conversely, if you do not act in accordance with the government''s rules and regulations, and you do not have a successful performance, you are the incompetent who want to clean up.


    Economic development is a political achievement, promotion of national integration is a political achievement, universal compulsory education is a political achievement, and the actual implementation of government decrees is also a political achievement.


    The scope involved is very wide, as long as achievements are made in one area, that is all political achievement.


    The Austrian government is cracking down on disobedient and incompetent officials.


    The central government asks you to promote Austrian. You go to promote local dialects. Who''s finished if you''re not finished?


    As an object of government crackdown, it is natural to check your wallet. If the problem is found, it will be used as a typical chicken killing tamarin.


    How many officials have lost their hats because of this, and how many officials have been promoted because of this, Franz is not very concerned, he only needs the final result.


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 Chapter 150： Biased topic

    On February 21, 1850, under British, French, and Russian diplomatic pressure, the Prussian government and the Kingdom of Denmark signed the Treaty of Putin Berlin in Berlin.


    The Prussian government recognized the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark over Schleswig-Holstein, and the Pudan war was officially ended.


    Before the treaty was signed, under the strong pressure of the Russians, the Prussian army had actually withdrawn from the Kingdom of Denmark, including Schleswig-Holstein, both duchyes.


    After the signing of the treaty, the German Federal delegation left angrily and refused to recognize the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark over the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein.


    The Prussian government was pitted. This time they were not only the states of the German region, but also the Russians. Obviously Nicholas I was warning the Prussians to be honest with actual actions.


    At the beginning of the negotiations, the German Federal delegation also supported Prussia, and there was a fierce quarrel with the Russian representatives. With the same attitude of Britain, France and Russia, the delegation quickly persuaded and approved the mediation of Britain, France and Russia.


    Everyone who was better off signed the treaty together. As a result, after the Prussian government signed the treaty, the federal delegation immediately slackened, putting all the responsibilities on the Prussian government.


    That''s right. The so-called angry departure was all told to the people. Anyway, the federal delegation did not sign the treaty.


    The Prussians also thought that the British, French, and Russian would persuade the German Federation to sign a treaty and settle the Schleswig-Holstein duchy once and for all. As a result, the Russian representative left with satisfaction.


    Without the Russians, Britain and France were naturally too lazy to care.


    Anyway, the German Confederation is only Prussia and Schleswig-Holstein, bordering the two principalities. No matter how loud the slogan is, other states can only empty the cannon.


    On this issue, the attitude of the German Federation is not important. Even this international organization is not a country in essence. The diplomatic power of all states is free. They do not have the right to sign diplomatic treaties for everyone.


    Affected by the Treaty of Putin and Berlin, the prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia in the German region was greatly damaged, and it was unable to compete with Austria for leadership in the German region.


    At this time, outside the Prussian embassies of the German states, they were surrounded by people seeking donations, holding debt collection signs to protest, and from time to time there were also rocks flying in.


    Public opinion was successful. When the donations were first collected, the newspaper published a strong statement from the Prussian government. Some of them are true, and most of them are made up by editors.


    These are not important, anyway, people think this is true. It was said that they would fight the Russians to the end, and as a result, they fought, and the people who thought they were being deceived were venting their anger in this way.


    The money must have come back, and the Prussian government clanged poorly, and even if it was ten times more severe, they could not afford the money.


    In the end, governments of various countries had to send troops to defend the Prussian embassy and provide them with livelihoods. Under the circumstances that everyone shouted, the staff of the Prussian embassy would not dare to go out to buy vegetables.


    After the pits were over, the friendly relations between Prussia, Austria and the states of the German region began to turn cold.


    The German states headed by Bavaria did not want to see the German unity. They tried to balance the two states of Puao.


    These states are close to Austria. In addition to their religious and political influence, they are also related to the eating of the Prussian kingdom.


    The Kingdom of Prussia was originally a small state and grew to become the second largest state in the German region. Naturally, it has to expand all the way.


    In just a few decades, the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia has tripled, and the history of territorial expansion is naturally indispensable, which has aroused everyone''s vigilance.


    The foreign policy of the Metternich era was still valuable, at least making the German states believe that Austria had no ambition to unify the German region, ignoring that Austria''s national policy had changed.


    The recent Frankfurt conference, the evidence of the participation of the Prussian government was smashed out by Austria again, which disgusted everyone, and the Austrian government gathered their arms with a call.


    Now that the Kingdom of Prussia has been suppressed, the stance of the Kingdom of Bavaria has changed again. They do not want to see the imbalance of the power of Puao and the emergence of a dominant situation.


    The normal combination is that the second child joins the third child to fight against the first child. Austria can join the third child to suppress the second child, which is already a diplomatic victory.


    Now back on track, the diplomatic attitude of the Bavarian government has changed again.


    Influenced by the Revolution of 1848, King Ludwig I of Bavaria was forced to abdicate. Before abdicating, Ludwig I issued a statement on March 6 promising that the Bavarian government would work for the cause of freedom and unity in Germany.


    This laid a political bomb on his son, Maximilian I, who inherited the throne.


    There is no way. Compared with the Prussian united Germany, the national unity in Bavaria hopes that Austria, like their religion, will unite the German region.


    In history, because of his support for the constitution of the Frankfurt Conference, Maximi stands for the exclusion of Austria from the German region and stands on the opposite side of the people. In order to stabilize the rule, in 1851 he turned to pro-Austrian.


    No matter who it is, the highest pursuit of the Bavarian government or the establishment of the Oppa''s three giants side by side model, it is clear that the strength of the Bavarian kingdom is too far from Puao to do this.


    The Kingdom of Bavaria moved closer to Prussia, which was welcomed by the Austrian westward movement. Fierce attack on the allies, the impact is too bad, the Austrian government is also face to face.


    If it is not possible to fight hard, even if Austria unified the South German region, these states will still exist independently, which will affect Austria''s centralized power.


    These states are mainly Bavaria, and the other small states are weak, and without this leading brother, they dare not add chaos to the central government.


    The appearance of Maximilian I, the dead pro-King King, undoubtedly provided the Austrian government with an opportunity to annex the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    Now it is up to him to see if he can create an excuse for Austria to justify the abolition of the Bavarian royal family.


    In the Austrian Prime Minister''s office, Felix said in a deep voice: "Austrian-Bavarian alliances have become an obstacle to our unification of the German region.


    Dismantling this covenant is imperative, but Austria cannot betray it. It is better to let the Bavarian government take the initiative to betray it. The time for rescission of this covenant must also be chosen, not early or late. "


    This degree is difficult to grasp. If the alliance is terminated early because of geopolitical relations, Austria''s influence in the German Federation will be greatly affected, and the Holy Roman Alliance may also be affected.


    If the two countries still maintain an ally when the unification war is launched in Austria, Maximilian I would have declared the Bavarian kingdom change.


    Anyone in Bavaria can lead the party, but the king can''t do it. The cost is too high.


    If that happens, the Austrian government will cry.


    Referring to the historical German Empire, the Kingdom of Bavaria retains independent political rights and can also recruit troops on its own.


    Pulling several other states, the Federal Assembly, the supreme authority of the German Empire, also has the right to veto clauses against them, and the central government has no choice but to take the country in them.


    Metternich frowned and said, "There is always an excuse to find it. The question is whether our plan can be successful. If the play collapses, the good situation of the Austrian Empire will be gone."


    He doesn''t like taking risks, and he doesn''t agree with Russia''s Olympiad. But his arms were not over his thighs, and he was no longer in the Austrian government.


    Felix thought for a while and said, "Mr. Metternich, the risk of Austria''s unification of the South German region is not military.


    If we send troops under the banner of unifying Germany, it is very likely that the armies of these states will collapse. Most of them support the unification of Germany.


    The enemy soldiers are warless, and the probability of our military failure is almost zero.


    The real risk comes from diplomacy, in which you have the most say.


    The Russian-Olympic Treaty has been signed. Without any accidents, the Russians will stand on our side.


    The British were beyond their reach. The danger came from two directions, France to the west and Prussia to the north. As long as we could get one of them, we won.


    If the Austrian government can make concessions in other regions, do you think it is possible to convince the French to support us?


    No need for their support, just let the French government default.


    Even letting the French government vacillate internally and delay their decision-making time, we can unite the Russians to conquer Prussia! "


    Metternich was lost in thought, easier said than done. There are many factors that influence the outcome of diplomacy, and we must consider them carefully, especially those related to the fate of the country.


    After thinking about it, Metternich frowned and said, "There was a big bleeding in Italy, and we promised to cede the entire territory west of the Rhine in exchange for three levels of French chance and six levels of neutrality.


    As for delaying the French government''s decision-making time, if it is the current French government, even if it does nothing, they will have to dispute for months. "


    In his opinion, Felix was out of control, is it good to be a neighbor with the French?


    In the future, a large amount of Austria''s defense budget will be spent on defending the French, which is why the Russians allowed Austria to annex South Germany.


    Moreover, the so-called strategic forecast is not reliable at all now. Who knows when the French government changed it again?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl said dissatisfied: "Prime Minister, can this issue be discussed later? Don''t forget our current task. I will oppose any expansion before I can straighten out the country."


    The Austrian government''s finances were very generous. In 1848, a large number of noble industries were confiscated, and a huge sum was extorted during the Osa war.


    After the Russian-Olympic Treaty, seeing the Russians'' war preparations, the Austrian government has judged that the pattern of the European continent is about to be broken. In response to emergencies, these funds have become war reserves.


    Then, the Treasury had to calculate carefully and spend within its means.


    The line dispute broke out in the imperial palace not long ago, and the result was not discussed. His Majesty the Emperor proposed to purge the official team and terminate the dispute.


    Originally the topic was to clean up the official atmosphere, but now the news of the change in Bavaria''s foreign policy is brought to the side.


    There is no doubt that it is Prime Minister Felix who wants the cabinet to support his westward strategy. Unfortunately, everyone is very opinionated, and not everyone is interested in expansion.


    Felix Haha smiled and said, "Sorry, it''s my fault! Recently, my mind is full of questions about the South German region.


    We also continue today''s topic about specific plans to clean up the officialdom. "


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 Chapter 151： We are the only one

    Purge the official atmosphere, this topic is a bit heavy for Metternich. Although no one accused him of anything, it was indeed a mess he left behind.


    "European Prime Minister" was not called for nothing. For the prosperity and stability of European countries, Metternich broke his heart. We still have to fight against domestic political opponents. We really have no energy to pay attention to corruption.


    As a result, accumulated over decades, small problems have become big problems, and the entire Austrian officialdom is black as a crow in the world.


    At present, the Austrian government shouts even the slogan of anti-corruption and honesty, because the bottoms of the seated people may not be clean.


    Franz took great care of everyone''s face. He didn''t know about the problem too early, and didn''t want to know about it.


    However, the problems that now occur must be dealt with, kicking out the incompetent, and improving the government''s ability to execute. This is the minimum requirement he put forward.


    After seeing Franz''s methods, they dare not despise the young emperor.


    As long as you think about the 1848 rebellion, the Austrian government took the opportunity to clean up how many interest groups, and how many powerful factions were destroyed, you will know the emperor''s fierceness.


    According to normal circumstances, killing so many people, offending so many interest groups, and not putting a hat on him, then I am sorry for their means.


    The reality is just the opposite. Those who opposed the emperor died, and those who survived were loyal to the patriot. The hatred was pulled away by the chaos, and the remaining black pot was also carried down by the frontline generals and cabinet.


    Even if some people accuse the government of overreacting, they are scolding at the cabinet, the emperor will always be great.


    The nobles who had just calmed down the rebellion and lost their land put the greatest pressure on the government, and Felix was ready to resign to take responsibility.


    As a result, he did carry it down, and the Prime Minister of the Butcher was his gain.


    It was even a **** dog ??scolded by the aristocracy. Of course, resignation was not needed, and the emperor was very responsible to withstand the pressure. The use of ransom gold as a bait diverted everyone''s attention.


    No one wants to step down on his back in order to scrub the name of the Prime Minister of the Butcher. Felix had to work hard and wanted to show his achievements to shut them up. He also pushed for expansion into the German region.


    Metternich was also so carelessly out of the mountain, his reputation in the country was broken, and he could only think of a way to wash the white. The best way is to make an unspeakable contribution.


    If Metternich resigned before 1848, he would return with honor. As a sign of the times, it is a pity that he caught up with the Great Revolution and became the object of the revolution. His dingy escape became his life. stain.


    For his own fame and for his family''s reputation, even if he was very disgusted to wage war to unify South Germany, he was still working for it.


    Those who have completed the great cause of national unification will become heroes, even if they are only half done, they are also national heroes of Germany, enough to cover up all their faults before.


    "The Prime Minister, since the merit test system is to be implemented, do it a little more thoroughly, linking the promotion of officials in the future with the achievements they have achieved.


    Identity and ancestry will no longer be indicators of the promotion of officials. We only look at political achievements. Those who have the ability to do so will get out of the way. "Metternich said fiercely


    If Franz knew that the cabinet was going to practice meritocracy, he would be surprised. How could the Austrian government make such progress?


    Although there are still many shortcomings in the theory of meritocracy, it is much more reliable than the promotion system of officials based on knighthood and descent.


    The advantages are all contrasted. There is no state-of-the-art system. As long as the new system is more suitable for the actual situation than the old system, it is a successful reform.


    "Yes, but one must be added, and political thought must meet the most basic requirements." Felix thought for a while


    If you have too much debt, you won''t be overwhelmed. If you get scolded, they won''t care. Anyway, as long as they were in office for a day, they did not dare to come face to face and scold them.


    When the results of the reforms come out, these promoted people will naturally be loyal defenders of this system. In the history of Austria, these reformers will definitely leave a strong fortune.


    The winners are not to be blamed. Instead, those who scold them will stand in the position of the villains and trust their efforts for reform.


    We are talented, and flawed personal conduct is acceptable. Only political ideology cannot be flawed, and no matter how strong it is, if it is not loyal to Her Majesty Franz, there is also no promotion value. This is the most basic principle of employment of the Austrian government.


    One thing that requires 200,000 dongs to get it done. An officer with flawless personal conduct can do it with only 100,000 dongs, saving 100,000 dongs for the country. This is: Key promotion


    The same thing, another person with a good ethics, he needs 200,000 dong to be able to do it well, then he is one: a cadre, who can do the tasks of leadership arrangements step by step, can be promoted to enter a special position;


    The same thing, a capable corrupt official managed to use 100,000 dongs, he swallowed 50,000 dongs, and finally saved 50,000 dongs. Then the cabinet will give him an evaluation: can be used, can be reused but must be Be used with caution


    For the same thing, if the corrupt official managed with 100,000 dongs and privately swallowed 100,000 dongs, which did not save costs for the country, then the Cabinet ¡¯s evaluation of him is also: cadre, can be raised as a pig;


    If the same thing, you need to spend 300,000 dong to manage it, even if it is cheap, the evaluation given by the cabinet is: faint, stay behind, or go home to grow potatoes;


    If you do the same thing, you need to spend 300,000 dongs to get it, and you have to submit an additional 50,000 budgets, and you have swallowed it for yourself, then you do n¡¯t need to evaluate it, just send it to prison for reconstruction.


    The former officials have value, and if they are not capable, they can be reassigned to work in special posts.


    Corrupt officials have value as long as they have the ability, and they can be used for doing things as well as raising pigs. After the fattening, it will kill the people to buy people''s hearts, and by the way, increase a financial income.


    The last one, the incompetent and corrupt officials, is really incurable.


    The employment standards of the Austrian cabinet government are obviously influenced by Franz. Only exemplification is available, as long as you have the ability to use it. Don''t worry about being thrown away even before the value is squeezed out.


    If you can make a big contribution, then congratulations on your safety, don''t worry about accounting after the fall. Franz never kills heroes, which is one of the means to attract people to die.


    Of course, rebellion and treason are exceptions.


    In Franz''s view, a kind contribution exceeds one hundred Ji Xiaolan. He can help the emperor to handle the matter properly. Any infamy has been carried on behalf of the emperor. When there is a shortage of money, he can also operate on him. Such a minister is just a model for others.


    Unfortunately, there is no such minister in the Austrian government. Although there are many people who carry the emperor''s scapegoat, the corruption technology is obviously not enough. Not to mention the corruption of 200 million silvers, the talents of 2 million shields are rare.


    (1 shield ¡Ö 11.69 grams of silver)


    Because the amount was too small, the great emperor could not pull his face to turn his face and did not recognize anyone, so he could only write it down in the small book.


    It can''t be said that the assets of corrupt officials are all corrupt. People with ability can also make money by embezzling one million and earning ten million. This kind of corrupt official Franz likes most.


    When they get rich, they can settle accounts after the fall. Even if it was only 10,000 shields of corruption, Franz didn''t mind confiscating all their billions.


    Therefore, the Austrian government officials are very risky to enter the sea. If they are not rich, they must consider whether their **** is clean.


    Unfortunately, so far, the great emperor has not killed a minister for corruption.


    There is no way everyone is human, and there is no practical excuse for Her Majesty. Many officials followed by the Anti-Corruption Agency rushed to plead guilty.


    Then, returning the stolen money and returning to be an official, this is Austrian politics.


    The officials are all from aristocratic backgrounds, and they do not acknowledge their deaths. After the evidence is conclusive, they can be submitted to the aristocratic courts for trial. The emperor did not discount them when they met directly.


    From the self-interest, Franz will not break this set of rules. While protecting the interests of the aristocracy, the interests of the emperor were also protected.


    In simple terms, under this system, the nobles must stand by the emperor and ensure that the imperial power does not fall. Once the imperial power declines, their hidden privileges will disappear.


    The Austrian Empire was still a country dominated by the aristocracy. According to Franz, this situation is difficult to change for at least fifty years.


    Only after the civilian class has received compulsory education and after a long period of accumulation has enough talents passed, can this system be impacted.


    Like current Austria, Franz can say with certainty that the number of talents in the aristocratic class exceeds the sum of all classes, and even if they compete on fair terms, civilian children have almost no chance of winning.


    According to Franz''s reform plan, the Austrian aristocracy will absorb blood in the future. Outstanding talents of civilian children can become members of the aristocracy through their contribution to the country.


    This is the **** that decides his head. As emperor, he cannot watch the decline of the aristocracy, otherwise the domestic rights will be unbalanced.


    Apart from the aristocratic class, Franz does not think that there are other forces in Austria that can suppress the growing bourgeoisie and guarantee the supremacy of the emperor.


    The original experiment in the city defense army was a successful example. After baptism on the battlefield, the hundreds of noble children have become qualified officers.


    Obviously, the Austrian aristocracy has not completely eroded. If it is in the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in history, it will be really incurable.


    The pride of the nobles lost in the war, and after losing their ideals of life, they all turned into rice bugs.


    The current Austrian aristocracy has at least one goal. The idea of ??Germany is a powerful weapon. Most people are working for the great goal of unifying Germany.


    Affected by this, the nobles who had spent their days in the barracks ended their good days. Whether in that unit, they must undergo rigorous military training.


    If you want to run out, learn about Austria ¡¯s military law before making a decision.


    Of course, as long as you lose this person, you can also apply for early retirement. It''s best to consult your parents before making this decision, otherwise you will be beaten to death and sent to the barracks.


    There have been many such examples, and the nobles all want face. Especially the aristocrats in the German region, if not to join the army, do not want to raise their heads in the circle of relatives and friends to be human.


    It will even affect the family reputation, a good reputation is not easy to obtain. Although some people are reluctant to bear their son''s hardship, they are even more reluctant to the glory of the family.


    Under the personal supervision of Prince Windisch Graz, any officer or soldier who dared to evade training was first caught back and beaten with fifty sticks, and then sent home.


    No one''s face is good enough, and the Austrian government is preparing for the war. How can it let a few uncles affect the combat effectiveness of the army?


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 Chapter 152： Disband Baby Bottle Army

    The torrent of history is rolling forward. After the end of the Putin war, the situation in Europe has also changed dramatically. Reform seems to have become the mainstream of society overnight.


    In addition to the Russians in the country of ice and snow, they are still doing their part. Most countries on the European continent are undergoing social reforms. Austria is reforming, France is reforming, Prussia is still reforming ...


    The reforms are good, everyone is busy with internal reforms, and there is no energy to do things. The situation in Europe calms down, as if it has returned to the Metternich era.


    Franz knew that this was all an illusion. The contradiction had not disappeared, but only temporarily lurked. How can the bears who are ready to break the international order and the John Bull who fears no chaos make Europe truly peaceful?


    The Austrian government has speeded up its internal rectification. Today, this official was warned to punish him. Tomorrow, that official rolled back home. Occasionally, a bad luck was brought to court by the Anti-Corruption Agency.


    Since the decree to clean up the official style of the government was issued, the officials are not talking. Since March, dozens of officials have been laid off for various reasons almost every day, and one tenth of them have been sent to court.


    As far as Franz knows, this is still merciless by the government, otherwise the number will easily increase tenfold. Perhaps the emperor is far away, and the more remote the district, the bolder the bureaucrats will be.


    For example, in the province of Dalmatia, there is a mayor named Alligues. He believes that Latin is the best language in the world, and then promotes Latin for decades.


    The cabinet government is naturally rude to such bold officials.


    In this pit, one third of officials in Dalmatia Province went home to plant potatoes, and 300 of them were unlucky to accompany him to prison.


    In a fury, the Prime Minister Felix dispatched them all to the army of railway construction to contribute to Austria''s modernization.


    Since it is a chicken and tamarin, how can it not be cruel?


    It was not the Austrian government that had not been sentenced to death. Rather, it is a negative teaching material that is alive and suffering, which can shock people for a longer time than sending it directly to God.


    Ordinary officials were bribed and bribed, and most of them were arrested for confiscating stolen money, and then they decided to go home or go to prison depending on the severity of the plot.


    All officials who are opposed to government orders, whether incorruptible or not, must go to jail, or be the kind of "focused master".


    Any identity background is useless this time, and some of the typical figures are not one in jail but the whole family together, and nobles are no exception.


    The prestige of Felix "The Prime Minister of the Butcher" came into play, making the bureaucrats frightened. Even if they were very dissatisfied in their hearts, they did not dare to act, for fear of being burned.


    Not only is the government working hard, the Austrian army is also reorganizing its military discipline. The Army has already fired 12 generals and 361 school-level officers, and lower-level small fish have cleared countless numbers.


    Most of these people were driven home for malfeasance and misfortune, and a few were sent to military courts for corruption and bribery.


    I have to say that the military aristocrats still pay attention to food, probably because they are afraid of being shot by black guns on the battlefield, and there are still very few people who seize military sacks. Most of them sell military supplies in private, or take back the bucks when purchasing .


    It is ridiculous that many bad generals with personal conduct and corruption have a good reputation in the military.


    Unfortunately, these talents have gone to the wrong set. If it is in a government department, they may still be raised as pigs. In the military, they think they are unlucky. Find one to deal with one. Do n¡¯t think about exceptions.


    The officers and men at the bottom did not know, but the high-ranking military had realized that the government was preparing for a big war.


    Any individual or interest group that affects the combat effectiveness of the army must be defeated.


    Just look at the current training situation. You know, each marshal and general often go to the training ground in person to supervise the training of officers and soldiers.


    At the same time as rectifying the training of the army, the military has organized training courses for the professional quality of officers, which are specifically aimed at training officers. Many noble officers who are mixed in life often are served by army sticks and leather whip.


    In the evening, in a military camp outside Prague, the exhausted noble officers were exhausted and returned to the collective dormitory to rest.


    Gelnia asked: "Casamen, your kid is always well-informed, do you know when this special training will end?"


    "Isn''t that nonsense, Gernia. If I knew the news in advance, I would have thought of a way out and would suffer with you here," Casamen replied weakly.


    "No, isn''t your uncle at headquarters? Isn''t there any news at all?" Gelnia asked in confusion.


    "Yes, he told me that I must perform well, or it will be bad. Now it is true. Look at Ke Ling''s Salks, the **** is blooming. The people in the military law department are really fierce, a little. No face was left for him. "Casamen replied wryly.


    "It''s nothing. The next-round Ban Alta tried to escape over the wall. The soldier on duty was shot to the right leg and almost amputated.


    Even so, he was sent to a military court in the name of desertion, and his life was considered dead. "Gernia said with a little apprehension


    ...


    Sch?nbrunn Palace Vienna


    Prince Wendy Schgrez submitted a document to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, this is our comprehensive reform plan for the War Department, please look at it."


    Austria''s military reform plan was formulated by the death of Grand Duke Carl, and Franz was also involved in it. It was full of his mixed private goods. Now the War Department is only perfecting on this basis.


    In the 1848 battle, the Austrian army showed a lot of deficiencies, and people of insight in the army proposed military system reforms. At this time, Franz threw out the reform plan taught by Archduke Karl before his death.


    Although once this plan was implemented, Archduke Karl''s influence in the army would continue to increase, Franz chose to reform under his banner.


    In the eyes of Franz, the death of the army **** is no matter how high, Grand Duke Karl, the first person recognized by the Austrian military, suggested that it was more influential than Franz, the emperor.


    Reform leaders usually do not have good results, and they receive as much slander as they receive praise. If it is not possible, you will be retaliated by the interest group. The dead do not matter, and it is not enough to retaliate.


    Many of the Austrian army generals have been influenced by Archduke Karl. For example, Marshal Radski, now the most prestigious, has served as Chief of Staff to Archduke Carl, and Prince Wendy Schgrez has even claimed to be his descendants.


    Now is the best time for military reform. If after ten or eight years, the older generation retires, it will be difficult to raise it again.


    Thinking of this, Franz had a headache. The talents in the Austrian army are showing signs of being out of touch. Now the generals in the Austrian army are not weaker than any other country.


    However, these famous generals in the anti-French war are slowly getting old, and the younger generation has not yet made a few appearances.


    Flipping around, Franz asked with interest: "Kick out the over-age officers in the army, are you ready to retire the veterans?"


    Let the veteran retire think about it, if it is really difficult to do it.


    People have made great achievements for Austria. They think that they can continue to fight for the country. You are too old to let them go home. It makes no sense to go out?


    Moreover, in Franz''s opinion, people are old and sophisticated. If they fought, the quality of the younger officers would not be as good as the older ones.


    Talents emerged in troubled times. The older generation grew up in the era of Napoleon''s fight against Europe, while Austria was the main force against Napoleon. Dozens of battles of all sizes were defeated, and the army naturally trained.


    They also had many victories, anyway, the Austrian army also defeated Napoleon. Many military generals are dissatisfied with the French victory. In their view, if it were not for the government''s hindrance, they might win.


    The soul of the Austrian army was cast in that era. In the history of the French-Austrian war, the original owner personally went into battle to direct the battle, creating an epic defeat, and only lost this pride.


    Without the army of the army, the combat effectiveness naturally declined all the way. By the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was able to bully Italy.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez explained: "No, Your Majesty. These veterans are treasures of the Austrian Army and are now training the next generation of officers for the Austrian Army. How could the War Department retire them!


    Our plan is to clean up officers in the army who are younger than 16 years old and unable to enter the army. "


    Franz nodded, this is the dissolution of the legendary "Bottle Corps". The number of such young officers in the Austrian army is not small at all, and this is still led by the royal family.


    Franz himself is the beneficiary of this policy, but this does not affect his despise of this policy, the **** determines the head.


    At the beginning, he was the beneficiary. Naturally, he had to raise his hands to support him. Now his position has changed. This policy can no longer benefit him, and Franz''s position has also changed.


    If they reach the age of service, nobles become officers with superhuman military literacy, and no one can say that the army is a place of worship of the strong.


    But this bottle of officers is unbearable, but no Austrian soldier will think that their military literacy is not as good as a child who is feeding.


    Franz thought for a while and said: "Then change the overage to the younger, and remove all young officers who are under the age of service and have not entered the army, and the royal family is no exception."


    He didn''t think that the Army was partially unclear, and he mistakenly wrote "low age" as "overage". Obviously, it was a clean-up of the Bottle Corps while leaving a back door.


    The purpose is very simple. The royal family''s face must be taken care of. It cannot be generalized, and all are kicked out. Franz''s three younger brothers are now one of them.


    But in Franz''s view, this is all it takes. The Baby Bottle Officer Corps does not have any substantial role. For the sake of a so-called face, it undermines the army''s fairness principle.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Prince Wendy Schgrez replied.


    With the royal family taking the lead, what else can the nobles say? Anyway, they just let the younger generation lose one title without any substantial loss.


    The purpose of engaging such a young military officer was to inspire the next generation to study hard, always remembering that he was an officer.


    Until now, this model of education has succeeded and failed.


    The children of the aristocracy have indeed cultivated a self-conceived mind that they are superior to others. If they surpass their peers through hard work, their progress will continue after stimulation.


    On the other hand, if you study hard, you will still be inferior to your peers. This pride will naturally wear off and become decadent.


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 Chapter 153： A law-abiding tsar

    Any reform has a price, and Franz soon realized it. As victims of this military reform, Franz''s three younger brothers came to protest.


    There is no doubt that the three little farts were brutally suppressed by him, and they were said to be dumb, and left slumped.


    In fact, Franz also wanted to establish a school for young aristocratic officers, but he finally had to give up this plan because of his poverty.


    There is no way, this is determined by Austria''s national conditions. Now the cost of military education for children of nobles is borne by the nobles themselves. Once the government establishes a school for juvenile noble officers, the government will bear the cost.


    The cultivation of these noble children must not be sloppy. Elite teaching is required. The education cost of tens of thousands of noble children will cost at least tens of millions of dongs per year.


    In addition to military and cultural classes, there must be etiquette classes, art classes, equestrian classes, hunting, fencing, religion, social dance ...


    In short, how expensive it is. This elite education cannot be supported by ordinary aristocratic families. What should we do?


    The answer is very simple: parents educate the next generation, or let their children learn from relatives and friends.


    Of course, this is an aristocracy with a background. Emerging aristocrats do not have the ability to provide such high-end education to their children. If the aristocratic temperament cannot be cultivated, people will be upstarts.


    Anyway, in addition to cultural classes, Austrian schools also have simple military training, which is a tradition in the German region.


    As the so-called ups and downs, imitating the behavior of the ruling class is a normal phenomenon in society. Austria''s compulsory education schools are so poor and there is no lack of basic military training.


    The abolition of the Bottle Army is only a minor episode in the military reform, and its impact is not significant in nature. This honorable officer does not need Franz to start.


    The real major operation is still in the logistics management system. With the continuous updating of military weapons, the requirements for logistics supplies have become greater and greater. The traditional logistics support system can no longer meet the needs of modern warfare.


    To put it simply, a special logistics support system has been established, and the army''s logistics team has grown.


    It is worth mentioning that the medical security system has also appeared in the Austrian army, or an important member of the logistics system. Each company has established a medical and health team, and there are special field hospitals at the division level.


    Unfortunately, the medical system is still an empty shell. These establishments only exist in theory. The doctors in field hospitals are still single digits, which can only guarantee the safety of officers'' lives.


    According to the current situation, Franz estimates that it will take at least three to five years for these institutions to be fully staffed and it will take time to train medical personnel, even if they only learn simple battlefield first aid.


    Considering the level of medical technology in this era, it can only be said that it is better than nothing. Franz also does not expect them to be able to rescue the seriously wounded, as long as the lives of the lightly wounded are saved.


    In this era, the mortality rate on the battlefield remains high. The most important reason is trauma infection. There are no high-grade anti-inflammatory drugs. Alcohol is not lacking in Austria.


    Not long ago, Franz also sent people to make the penicillin, which was originally intended to make money by selling medicines.


    Unfortunately, even if penicillin can be produced by the earth method, this penicillin is not the same as penicillin that can be used to save the wounded. It also involves professional things.


    The scientists involved in the production were shocked, but it is time to do experiments, and continue to do experiments. If you can''t grasp the middle degree, the magical medicine that saves lives will also become a deadly poison.


    In history, penicillin was invented in 1928, and clinical trials were not completed until the end of 1940. Of course, research was interrupted in the middle.


    When can we stabilize the medicine and make the best penicillin for human use? It is up to these scientists to work hard. Franz said that he is really powerless.


    Laboratory products are so difficult to implement. The transition from laboratory products to industrial production is naturally indispensable.


    Historically, because of the outbreak of World War II, from the laboratory''s determination of drug efficacy in 1940 to industrial production in 1942, Americans set a new record in the history of drug development.


    Franz doesn''t think that Austria''s industrial technology can be compared to Americans during World War II. Don''t say three years, if this goal can be achieved within ten years, it will be all celebrated.


    Franz can only say with emotion that the anti-Japanese divine dramas are not harmful.


    Americans began mass production of penicillin in 1943 before making it available to the Allies. I really don''t know which counterfeit drug dealer Penicillin from the Japanese protagonists ran out of, which was earlier than the laboratory products.


    After this failure, Franz directly cut off the idea of ??selling drugs to make money.


    In an age in which biotechnology, medical technology, and industrial technology all failed to meet the conditions, why did he not have a system nearby?


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    Since the signing of the Russian Olympiad, the Russians have begun to prepare for war.


    The tsarist government is not a fool. They know that the European continent has just undergone a major revolution. Governments of all countries are busy consolidating their political power and carrying out social reforms. This is the best time for them to expand.


    "When will my finance minister be able to make up for the war." Nicholas I asked dissatisfied.


    Preparing for the war naturally costs money. If there is no money to fight? It has been almost a year since last year, and the Ministry of Finance has still not collected all the funds for the war, and Nicholas I will naturally be dissatisfied.


    Later generations believed that Russia, a backward agricultural country, was a poor country among the great powers. In this era, the Russian Empire was not poor at all, and its fiscal revenue was as high as 200 million silver rubles.


    (1 gold ruble = 10.3 silver rubles, one silver ruble is about two and a half silver)


    As a feudal dynasty, the industrial development of the Russian Empire was naturally unsatisfactory, and agricultural technology was also unsatisfactory, but they could not hold their homes to mine?


    In the middle of the 19th century, the Tsarist government discovered a large number of gold and silver mines in the newly expanded territory. In 1840, the Tsarist government minted 439.9 million silver coins and 134 million gold coins.


    The production of so many gold and silver coins, in addition to explaining the treasury government''s wealth, has another frustrating reason: their banknotes are not strong.


    During the Alexander I period, the Russians also issued banknotes in accordance with the trend, but businessmen in various European countries believed that the tsarist government had no credibility and refused to use paper rubles, and the value of paper rubles naturally went wild.


    In 1817, Alexander I changed the monetary policy and banned the issuance of banknotes. The government adopted a policy of shrinking banknotes and successively recycled banknotes in the market.


    Trade without paper money naturally relies on gold and silver coins. Facts have proved that this thing really works. Once the gold and silver complex system came out, it was immediately praised by businessmen in Europe.


    Judging from these data, the tsarist government of this era should be very rich. The 120 million yuan before the depreciation of silver is not a small figure, which is much higher than that of Austria before the reform.


    As a feudal dynasty, the Russian Empire did not have much social welfare to spend. The government''s fiscal revenue was mainly to support the army and administrative organs. It should be sufficient.


    Nicholas I and Franz faced a common social problem¡ªcorruption, and no richer country should expect to be financially rich as long as this problem cannot be solved.


    "Your Majesty, this cost is too large, I am afraid to wait until the second half of next year." Finance Minister Astanley replied


    Nicholas I frowned and asked, "Isn''t a war tax already levied?"


    "His Majesty, the aristocrats have not yet paid the war tax. They demanded that this money be paid after the war broke out, so the war tax is now lower than our expectations." Astanley explained


    This is a normal operation, and the taxes of the Russian nobles have always been well collected. The tsar''s credibility is not very good. The nobles are afraid to be deceived by the tsar. Unless the war has broken out, it is difficult to receive taxes in advance.


    Of course, if Nicholas I was a little tougher, it could be collected in advance, but this would affect domestic unity and stability.


    But Nicholas I wouldn''t do that, and everyone''s rights and obligations in Europe are clearly divided.


    During the war, the Tsar had the right to collect war tax, and the nobles were also obliged to pay the war tax. But hasn''t the war yet?


    "Can''t the taxes everywhere make them pay in advance?" Nicholas I frowned.


    "Your Majesty, we have commercial contracts. If they are required to pay taxes in advance, we will have to pay too much." Astanley explained patiently


    That''s right, this is the legendary tax package system.


    At present, all European countries have basically abolished, but Russia is too big. The government wants direct tax management costs are too high, and it is difficult to protect tax revenue, so it has not been abolished.


    Nicholas I frowned and said, "Never mind, we still have time to raise strategic materials anyway. But the matter of raising military expenditures must be taken care of by the Ministry of Finance. I don''t want to delay our military operations because of no money."


    Unlike other tsars, Nicholas I was a responsible person. He didn''t like to break the rules, and the goals he determined would be persisted.


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 Chapter 154： Wind blows

    At the Royal Palace of Munich, a meeting to determine the fate of the Kingdom of Bavaria began.


    "Your Majesty, your resolution is too hasty. At this time, we are moving closer to Prussia and will inevitably be retaliated by the Austrians." Prime Minister Moores frowned.


    Not long ago, the Prussian government proposed "establishing a German responsibility cabinet composed of Austria, Prussia and Bavaria to jointly dominate the German region".


    This was what Maximilian I dreamed of, and he signed a pact with the Prussians in private without the consent of the government.


    On the surface, if this plan is successful, the highest goal of the Kingdom of Bavaria is "three minutes of the world". After all, their strength is limited and it is impossible to unify the German region.


    But in fact this bait is poisonous. Now that the Kingdom of Prussia has lost its reputation in the German region, it is urgent to restore its reputation. Obviously this is how the responsible cabinet plan came about.


    Now that Bavaria and the Kingdom of Prussia are mingled together, it is undoubtedly a betrayal for Austria and it is bound to be retaliated.


    As the boss of the German region, the so-called responsible cabinet could not be established without the support of Austria. The three-pointer world pursued by Maximi I was a bamboo basket¡ªa void.


    The substantive benefits are not available and they are mingled with the infamous Prussian government. Apart from that, when the news spreads, the Bavarian people''s support for the government will decline by several percentage points.


    Not all Bavarians have the idea of ??a three-point German. To many people, the Bavarian kingdom is too weak, and it is the best choice to achieve German national unity and cooperation with Austria.


    "Now that Austria is strong, the Kingdom of Prussia has just encountered Waterloo, and if we don''t support them, the balance in the German region will be broken.


    Now that the Vienna government is undergoing social reforms, the information we have received has begun to bear fruit.


    Whether it is population or territory, Austria exceeds the total of all our remaining states. Once they turn these potentials into national power, who can stop them? Asked Maximilian I.


    The Prime Minister Moores thought so too, so he supported the unity of the German region with Austria to establish a Greater German Empire.


    Since they are joining forces, they can naturally divide the cake. As the Austrian is a major shareholder, the Kingdom of Bavaria can also be a second shareholder. It is naturally indispensable to occupy an important position in the future board of directors.


    This is the choice that best guarantees their interests. Cooperation with the strong is the way to survive in a small country. This is how Bavaria joined the German Empire in history.


    Just think about these words, Murth will not say. Otherwise, Maximilian I was going to be mad, and the Prime Minister had no confidence, so what?


    "Your Majesty, the timing is not right, the reputation of the Kingdom of Prussia is too stinky, and the people do not have any good opinion of them, even if they want to cooperate with them, they have to go through this trend.


    The Austrian government is busy with internal reforms, and will not move at all for three to five years.


    As long as our allies are not terminated, even for the sake of reputation, the Austrian government will not take the world by storm.


    Now that we and Prussia have blocked the pace of Austria''s unification of the German region, they must cooperate with us even if they want to unify the German region. "Moores thought about it and said


    Fame is also a double-edged sword, because fame Austria became the boss of the German state, and was also subject to fame, which prevented Austria from unifying the German region.


    "Nationalism has risen, and the idea of ??grand unification has spread in the German region. If we don''t take action in advance, the later we will be worse off for us.


    After the establishment of the Holy Roman Economic Alliance, the Austrian government accelerated the pace of penetration in the German region, and on the bright side we could not even stop it.


    Really, in another three to five years, maybe Austria is ready to use direct force to unify the German region.


    Austria has too much influence in Bavaria. Who knows how many people will become leading parties?


    I don''t think that the Bavarians will resist the Austrians as they resist foreign invasions. From the perspective of the people, the Germans now want to let the Austrian army fight.


    We all know that the main factor preventing the Habsburg dynasty from unifying the German region is not military. Austria has this strength, and the key lies in diplomacy. "


    When he said this, Maximilian I was in a heavy mood.


    The "Austrian threat theory" has existed for hundreds of years, but now there is no market, and the German reunificationists want Austria to be stronger and to unify the country sooner.


    Due to Franz''s butterfly effect, the Austrian government increased its influence on the South German state, and more and more people agreed with Austria. Maximilian I saw it urgently.


    Instead of pro-Prussian Maximilian I was forced to be forced out of reality. In order to preserve their rights, it is best to fight against Austria with Prussia.


    In history, he also thought so. He was in the midst of the Pu-O, but he did not expect that the Austrian government would directly withdraw from the German region after the Pu-O war.


    ...


    Nothing can be done by the Bavarian government even if there is no opinion on the hasty decision of the king. Already offended Austria, and can no longer offend Prussia.


    On July 21, 1850, the Kingdom of Prussia joined Bavaria, Hanover, Brunswick and other states and proposed to the German Federal Parliament the formation of a responsible cabinet.


    History changed, because the Prussians changed their tactics because of the damaged reputation. Instead of engaging in the so-called "Three Kings Alliance", they chose to join forces with Bavaria.


    Vienna


    To some extent, the Prussians'' actions also obtained the acquiescence of Austria, otherwise they would not be so easy to connect.


    It was almost over, and everyone was still angry about the betrayal in Bavaria.


    Once the ¡°Big Three¡± cabinet is established, Austria ¡¯s influence in the German region will be greatly damaged, and Bavaria ¡¯s betrayal will hit the Austrian government ¡¯s face.


    The Prussian conspiracy must be stopped, and the Bavarian government''s betrayal must be retaliated. Otherwise, how can Austria continue to mix on the European continent?


    Metternich suggested: "His Majesty, in order to combat the ambitions of Prussia and Bavaria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to draw the small states of the German region and form a responsible cabinet for all states."


    The small states have a low power to speak, but they have a lot of countries and they take advantage when the parliament quarrels. Once the responsible cabinet is formed by all countries, it will not be much different from the current federal parliament.


    Just think about it. A cabinet with more than thirty people is noisy when it comes to things. It can be imagined how effective it can be.


    On the principle of equality of states, the powers of Prussia and Bavaria have been reduced to the same status as small states, and the role of Austria, which is recognized as the first German state, has become prominent.


    Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "I''m afraid it''s not that easy. The big powers don''t want the German region to be unified, and they want to unify the country by a responsible cabinet. It is simply a dream.


    Even if the cabinet is established, who can command it? Neither us, nor Prussia, nor the Bavarian traitor, would regard the Cabinet as one thing. "


    This is inevitable. How can an empty responsible cabinet order the whole country?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "That being the case, then we simply stir the water.


    The German Confederation cannot be without the emperor. At the same time when the responsible cabinet is formed, we simply propose the emperor election, which will push the pace of German reunification a step forward. "


    It was indeed a big step forward, with the common emperor and cabinet appearing. With righteousness and fame, the road to reunification in the German region is ready to go.


    Obviously the Kingdom of Prussia cannot agree, unless they are willing to be Austria''s younger brother, otherwise it is impossible to compromise on this issue.


    Names and devices cannot be dummies, and are universal in any country. Playing for the emperor election in the German region, with the exception of the Habsburgs, no rivals could be found.


    The influence is invisible and intangible, but no one can ignore its existence, and legal reason is one of the absolute factors that determine the European throne.


    Opening the history of the German region, you will find that those who are qualified to compete with the Habsburgs have disappeared into the long river of history.


    The remaining royal houses, whether influential or legal, cannot be compared with the Habsburgs.


    If the Habsburg dynasty unified the German region in name, wouldn''t it be the resurrection of Shinra?


    "Without the intervention of the powers, we might be able to force the Prussians to accept it, but now it is impossible.


    It is estimated that when this proposal is put forward, it will encounter collective opposition from everyone, and we cannot resist such great pressure. "Mettne shook his head and said


    It is certainly good to unite the German region without blood. Even if it is just a unity in name, Austria can slowly turn the "name" into reality.


    Obviously, it is impossible for the powers to agree. Even the Russians who are allied with Austria will immediately turn their faces. This is the bottom line.


    Now compared to the Middle Ages, nationalism in the German region has been awakened. Once the German region is unified, even if it is nominally unified, this Central European empire is a trembling existence.


    Whether it is France to the west, Russia to the east, or Britain to be far away, the threat will be felt.


    On the opposite side of European countries, Austria is not Russia and Britain. It has no geographical advantage and no strait that can serve as a natural line of defense.


    Being in the land of the Fourth World War meant that the Austrian empire could not be without its allies in international politics. Being isolated meant danger.


    Carl explained without hesitation: "So, this proposal can only stir the water, and we do not expect that by such simple political means, we can unify the German region.


    The election of the German emperor is only a tentative test. It is not the attitude of governments of various countries, but the attitude of the people in the German region.


    The idea of ??the great unification spreads widely, but how high the public''s acceptance of Austria is, we have only a rough estimate, and now it is a public opinion survey.


    This data can be used as an important reference for us to formulate a strategy for the German region and avoid many detours. "


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 Chapter 155： Yun Chung

    European countries have no desire to look at the unification of the German region. Neither the Bavarian and Prussian "Three Domestic Cabinets" or the "Federal Cabinet" proposed by Austria are what the powers want to see.


    The wings of a butterfly can create a tornado, and the arrival of Franz has also affected European history. The attitude of the Russians has changed. Instead of wanting to maintain the status quo in the German region, they want the German Federation to split directly.


    This idea was also shared by Britain and France, who experienced the terrible nationalism after the Great Revolution of 1848.


    The success of Austria''s reforms also caused them to worry, for fear of binding the German region like this, the Holy Roman Empire will be resurrected one day.


    The best option is to divide it into three, and Austria, Prussia, Bavaria, and the remaining states will join together to form a separate state, or dissolve the federal parliament and let these states be independent.


    independent?


    This is the 19th century, not the 21st century. This is an era of colonialism.


    Don''t look at this German Federation seems to have not played much role. In fact, it is because of the existence of the Federation that their national security is guaranteed.


    Without the protection of the Federal Republic of Germany, these states in the German region could be destroyed in an instant.


    The Prussians want to expand, the French want to expand, and Austria also wants to expand, because the existence of the federation checks and balances with each other, the Prussians have no way to deal with them, the French dare not act against them, and Austria cannot.


    The complicated international situation is the reason for the freak existence of the German Federation after the end of the Holy Roman Empire.


    The small states are all warming up in groups, and Bavaria has become the natural leader of the small states, responsible for leading everyone to compete with Prussia and Austria.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Continue to increase the penetration of the Bavarian region, and we will still mobilize the high-level government, so we will first draw some middle and lower levels."


    Buying people ¡¯s hearts is also cost-conscious. The high-level Austria of the Bavarian government ca n¡¯t give much, but the middle and lower levels of the government are different. Just giving a little benefit is enough to change their position.


    Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, we need to establish a German national unification organization, which is specifically responsible for attracting people from all walks of life and undermining the determination of all countries to fight against Austria.


    Our strategy for the South German state is mainly political pull-in, supplemented by military means. Except for some die-hards who must fight, the rest can fight as much as possible.


    Bavaria is an indispensable link, because of its geopolitical relationship, they have a great influence in the South German region.


    If we can quickly occupy Bavaria when the unification war breaks out, then the remaining states are likely to fall into the wind. "


    Franz knew that it was a fake to win people from all walks of life, and the real goal was to win the lower nobility, especially the military nobles. As long as they fell to Austria, the unification war would be ready.


    Franz nodded and said: "Then set up the German Unification Commission, which exists as an independent civil society, dedicated to the unification of the German region, and in the clear should not be related to Austria."


    Such an organization must not be related to Austria. In addition to diplomatic troubles, there are means and methods of pulling people, which are certainly not so glamorous on the surface.


    Intimidation and lure are considered to be harmonious. When necessary, it is possible to accompany an assassin to remove some die-hards. This pot can only be carried by national extremists.


    It is estimated that they would not care, and it is not a blame, at most they are scolded now. After the reunification, they are the heroes of the German region.


    ...


    The diplomatic game has begun. In this era, the problems in the German region are definitely not limited to the internal settlements of the German states. The attitudes of the powers are also crucial.


    Britain, France, and Russia are the three inescapable masters. The attitudes of France and Russia are especially important. These two countries have the ability to send troops to intervene.


    But now is not the time for the showdown. The Prussian government just wants to show the public that they support the German unified position and restore the damaged reputation. It does not mean that they really give up their ambitions for the German region and instead support Bavaria. "Three-legged stand."


    Can the Bavarian government see this problem? Obviously it is impossible. If you don''t see this, no one will object to uniting with Prussia.


    Unfortunately, Maximilian I could not resist the temptation, only saw the benefits and not the dangers. It''s easy to fall a tightrope in diplomacy, and Bavaria lacks a diplomat who can control the big picture.


    In the history of the Austrian-Prussian War, Bavaria wanted to sit on the tiger''s shoulders, and had promised to send 100,000 troops in place, which directly led to a quarter of the Plu''s soldiers being more powerful than Austria when the battle was final.


    Of course, it''s not just Bavaria that pits teammates. Except for Hanover, the rest of Austria''s allies were almost defeated by the Pru soldiers.


    If it weren''t for Italy and also a pig teammate, it is estimated that the Pu-Olympic war will end sooner. Perhaps it is too much to trust teammates, the Austrian government has no defense at all, and the national mobilization has not been carried out, and directly put 300,000 active troops on the battlefield.


    Obviously, the strategic vision of Maximilian I was not good. He did not expect that the Austrian government would be so persuaded, and after a defeat, he simply gave up and lost, and he did not die with the Prussians at all.


    Looking back at history, Franz found that Puao was indeed a family, and the level of finding teammates was the same garbage.


    From the beginning of the Pu-Olympic war to the end of World War II, there were no fewer pig teammates around.


    ...


    Paris


    After the anti-French war, the French Foreign Ministry has rarely been so lively. Austria, Prussia, and Bavaria are all seeking diplomatic support.


    President Napoleon is very happy, and he is interested in anything that can expand France''s influence.


    Don''t even think about it, President Napoleon knows who to support. Dividing the German region into three and allowing Bavaria to lead the small states against Puao is the best choice for the French.


    Unfortunately, at this time, France is not suitable for being a fledgling bird. The bad things in the country have not been solved, and European countries are still very afraid of them.


    Diplomatically, it''s okay to yell. If you really go to interfere in the affairs of the German region, most of the two countries will join hands to bring them back.


    Anyway, now that the president supports the matter, the parliament opposes it, the president that the parliament supports vetoes, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar is simply muddy.


    Not to mention the French parliament, their foreign policy is more conservative, and most of the time depends on the response of the British.


    ...


    London


    Hearing the news that the Federal Republic of Germany is going to form a responsible cabinet, the first reaction of Prime Minister John Russell is impossible, and the second reaction is that this upcoming cabinet must be dismantled.


    Continent balance is the first national policy of the British. If the German region is unified, a huge giant will emerge in Central Europe.


    Europe''s second largest industrial country, Europe''s second territorial power, Europe''s first economy, Europe''s first army power, Europe''s largest population country ... it''s scary to think about it.


    John Russell complained unbelievably: "What happened, how did I feel the world became strange overnight?


    Can anyone tell me why this is, the German region may even be unified! "


    Foreign Minister Palmerston explained: "His Prime Minister, the German region is not so easy to unify. The ''responsible cabinet'' is just a product of the struggle between the three states of Opba. A cabinet destined to have no real power will not play any role. "


    Minister of State Edward frowned, "But the existence of this cabinet will still break the balance of the German region. No matter who wins or loses, as long as the responsible cabinet appears, the road to the unification of the German region has taken a big step forward.


    Especially the ''three domestic cabinets'', if Austria has reached a compromise with Prussia and Bavaria, the German region is likely to be unified, at least politically and militaryly, they can achieve alliances. "


    Everyone plays politics, and naturally knows that the fewer people, the easier it is to reach an agreement. On the contrary, Austria proposes that all states and states together form a smaller threat.


    There are more than thirty states in the German region, and each state must have someone join the cabinet. With so many people together, there will be quarrels every day.


    No possibility of true alliance between the three countries of Oppa?


    The answer from the analysis of benefits is: yes; the answer from the actual situation is: no.


    If Prussian abandons the ambition to unify Germany, then Franz would not mind giving up plans to annex the South German region.


    This is somewhat similar to the Sanjin alliance in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Once Zhao Wei Han formed an alliance, they could hang the Quartet, and the same is now true of Opuba.


    The difference is that once this alliance was established, neither Prussia nor Bavaria had the opportunity to expand on the European continent.


    Bavaria is weak and is caught in the middle of the three countries of Opp. After the establishment of the alliance, their safety is guaranteed, and it is in their interest to be able to farm and run well.


    Austria can also expand to the Balkans, and it can also be supplemented by manpower in the German region. The disadvantage of insufficient main ethnic groups will be resolved, and more energy will be invested in overseas colonial expansion.


    Moreover, in Austria''s size, it is only a matter of time to gain dominance in the alliance, and Franz has no reason to oppose the alliance.


    Prussia wouldn''t do it. Despite their military might, the Prussian kingdom was actually not large.


    While maintaining a Continental Army, the Kingdom of Prussia also lost the opportunity to develop its navy. National strength did not allow them to develop both land and sea rights.


    Therefore, we must abandon it. In theory, after the establishment of the alliance, Prussia does not have to worry about land security. It can reduce the army to develop the navy and open up overseas colonies.


    Unfortunately, Prussia is the Prussia of the Junker aristocrats. They cannot give up their own interests for the benefit of the country.


    Franz''s understanding of this problem does not mean that everyone sees it, especially the maritime countries like Britain.


    In their opinion, if you can easily get benefits from overseas, why even take risks on the European continent?


    In the current international situation, the Prussian kingdom has almost no chance of expanding on the European continent. The British believe that the Prussian government will not be so unwise.


    Prime Minister John Russell said decisively: "Mr. Palmerston, there are already enough enemies in the British Empire. There is no need to add another enemy.


    Now, no matter what your foreign ministry does, in short, we cannot allow a unified government in the German region, even if it is just a name!


    It is better to separate the German Federal Parliament, and I always feel that bringing them together will sooner or later become our big trouble. "


    Palmerston replied confidently: "Relax, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. It is impossible to unify the German region. It is not just us who want to break them up!"


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 Chapter 156： Capital inflow

    The Vienna Stock Exchange was established in 1771. It was the largest stock trading center in Eastern Europe in this era, bringing together investors from all over Europe.


    At 6 o''clock in the morning on June 11, 1850, the Vienna Stock Exchange was already crowded at this time.


    It is natural that a big event can take place if investors can come in line early. Austria''s largest railway company, the Austrian Federal Railway Operating Group, is listed here today.


    After so long gestation, the concept of railway stocks has been heated up for a long time. Almost everyone thinks that this rising industry can bring them rich returns.


    A middle-aged man in a Chinese suit got out of the carriage and watched the crowd queue cursing: "Damn, why are there so many people today, is it rushing to Gehschei?en!" (Eat shit)


    His actions quickly aroused people''s anger, and the young policeman who maintained order came over and said dissatisfied, "Sir, please pay attention to quality. This is a high-end place, and swear words are prohibited."


    The man in Huafu shut up obediently. He knew that if he continued, he might come down with a crime of disrupting public security.


    It usually does n¡¯t matter, it ¡¯s a big deal to go to the police station and scold a few swear words. It ¡¯s not a big crime at all, and you have to pay a fine.


    But today is not enough. New stocks have always been the favorite of investors, not to mention railway stocks with unlimited potential. If you miss today, you will no longer have to buy a price.


    Seeing his response, the youth police left with satisfaction.


    There are no big shots coming here, the real big shots go directly into the VIP trading room upstairs.


    The most important thing in Vienna is the wealthy. Don''t look at these humble police officers. Maybe it''s the side branch of a noble family.


    In fact, this point is clear in terms of temperament. Upstarts and nobles are incompatible with each other and can be distinguished at a glance.


    Time passed by one minute and one second, and the door of the trading hall opened at eight o''clock on time. Although everyone was anxious, they did not rush in.


    Rules are important here. Look at the police standing in a row in front of you. You don''t want to be invited to the police station for tea. If the trading time is missed because of this, then only crying.


    In this era, there was no Internet, no electronic display, and even electricity was not available. All transactions were performed manually.


    Big blackboards, on which staff write data. Shareholders looked at the data above and decided whether to go to the dealer to register a transaction.


    At this time, a manager of the stock exchange came out and shouted, "The Austrian Federal Railways Operation Group is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange today. The company''s total valuation is 100 million dongs.


    A total of 3 million shares were issued to the public, accounting for 30% of the total share capital. The issue price per share was 10 dongs. It is planned to raise 30 million dongs of funds externally. Friends who are interested are welcome to come and snap up. "


    His voice had just fallen, and then staff repeated it in the crowd, so that everyone could understand this information as much as possible.


    There is no way, this year''s communication is relying on roar, if the voice is not loud enough, really can not eat this bowl of rice.


    ...


    The transaction has begun. Although it is said that three million shares are issued externally, there are definitely not so many shares in circulation on the stock exchange. Banks and stock companies have subscribed for some in advance.


    This is also the most common way to raise the stock price. If the liquidity is too large and the market is saturated, even high-quality stocks will collapse.


    Many people pay attention to the stock price, which is related to your investment. The stock price of the Austrian Federal Railway Operation Group will directly determine your earnings.


    Even Franz attaches great importance to this listing. If the federal railway stocks skyrocket, then Austria''s next major railway construction will not have to worry about it, and the capital market can solve the funding gap.


    As long as the railway is repaired, the effectiveness of the railway company has nothing to do with Franz.


    Can''t run? It doesn''t matter, the Austrian government doesn''t mind taking the lead.


    In a big deal, when a statute is issued, the railway company will be nationalized if it cannot guarantee normal operations. Anyway, railways that do not make money, that is, repurchase of scrap iron prices.


    In this issue, the criteria for judging value between the government and enterprises are completely different.


    For the government, railways do not make money, as long as convenient transportation will promote the development of other industries, the taxes paid by these industries are also profits.


    There are also political and military gains, which must also be counted. This is why many railway lines in the later generations have suffered a total loss, and governments of various countries will still allocate funds to maintain the normal operation of the railway.


    In the evening, Sch?nbrunn Palace


    "Your Majesty, as of the close of this afternoon, the share price of the Austrian Federal Railways Operation Group has increased by 56%, and the closing price is 15.6 shields per share." John Stewart said excitedly


    Undoubtedly, how can the money-making business such as the stock market, as Austria''s most influential Royal Bank, not intervene?


    For example, if the federal railway is listed, let alone say that the handling fee for the issuance of stocks is hundreds of thousands of shields. Although this big deal is jointly done by everyone, it is not a small number.


    Of course, the commission is only a small income, and the real profit lies in being a dealer. The imperfect stock market management system in this era leaves more room for the dealer to operate.


    The plate of the traditional industry in the financial market has long been divided up, and under normal circumstances, everyone will not venture out of bounds. Otherwise, you swept my plate today, and tomorrow I smashed your field. Make money.


    Emerging industries are different. Now is the time for horse racing. Even the financial giants can''t do anything in the face of a sudden kill.


    Stewart is also mixed in the financial circle. Knowing this so-called rule, in fact, first look at the background, then the capital, and finally the ability.


    There is definitely no way for Royal Bank''s capital to compare with its peers. The trading ability is only for the newcomers and the old birds, but it can''t stand the background.


    In this case, everyone can only cooperate.


    As the first trader, it was undoubtedly a bright spot when the stock price soared. Stewart was naturally excited.


    Franz joked: "You have done a good job, and it looks like your year-end awards are down this year."


    Once the management system is established, it cannot be frustrated. It is impossible for Franz to make random bonuses like that.


    Now that rules and regulations are in place, they must be handled in accordance with regulations. What kind of performance is achieved, get as much return as possible.


    In the short run, everyone is happy, but after a long time, you will find it easy to break the rules and difficult to re-establish the rules.


    Not all projects make the same money. Some projects are laborious and labor-intensive, and no returns can be seen in the short term, but someone needs to do it?


    The boss broke the rules, and the trouble to the management is undoubtedly huge, and some can''t make up for it at all.


    ...


    Railroad stocks skyrocketed, which has something to do with the global economy. Since the British economy broke out in 1847 and the European Revolution of 1848 detonated, the world economy has experienced recession to varying degrees.


    By 1850, the world economy had emerged from the crisis and began to grow cyclically, while Austria''s economic growth rate was still higher than the world economic growth rate.


    The Austrian government launched a large railway program that attracted capital from all over Europe. The influx of hot money naturally caused the stock price to skyrocket.


    Franz has always refused to come to these capitals. Money is not guilty. Who is his master?


    Even if someone bought the shares of the railway company from the shareholders, he pretended not to see it, as long as he paid taxes to the government, these were legal acts.


    At this time, the Austrian government did not have the idea of ??excluding foreign capital. At the critical moment of industrialization, a large amount of capital was needed.


    Using only local capital, who knows when industrialization was completed that year? It is impossible for Franz to refuse to use foreign capital to speed up this progress.


    Just think about how the British invested in the construction of American railways, and they repaired more than 30,000 kilometers from 1848 to 1858. In the end, it was a complete mess.


    We must know that in this era, only two-thirds of the population of Austria was in the United States, and the population was so scarce that the population was scarce. From the perspective of investment science, Austrian railways are obviously more economically valuable.


    It was not surprising to be able to divert some of the funds, but Franz still underestimated the extent of the British capital surplus.


    As the earliest industrialized country, the British took advantage of this time difference to make a lot of profits from the world, and these profits were turned into cash pouring into the UK.


    The extra money is always used. The British colonial expansion is still in progress. Rebellions from time to time have occurred everywhere, and the risk of investing in colonies is too great.


    The money was looking for markets all over the world. Against this background, the Austrian government''s large railway plan attracted their attention.


    Just a little analysis, you will find that Austria''s population density is ten times greater than that of the United States. Since the Austrian government completed the reform, the domestic economic development speed has taken the fast track.


    British capitalists have not let go of the United States, far from the other side of the ocean. Naturally, Austria from Europe should not let it go.


    A lot of hot money poured in, and the money didn''t just flow to the railway industry. The agricultural processing industry and manufacturing industry supported by the government have all been favored by capital.


    By the second half of 1850, the Austrian economy had experienced an explosive growth, with almost all industries growing savagely.


    In this era, the government rarely intervened directly in the market, and everyone still has no such awareness.


    Franz knows that such economic development is very unhealthy. If it is not restricted, Austria will have an economic crisis due to overcapacity in a few years.


    Should we limit it? At this moment Franz hesitated, the losses caused by the economic crisis were heavy, but the explosive economic growth also promoted the great development of Austrian industry and increased Austria''s national strength.


    This is also a wild wave in the popular name. In a short period of time, crazy expansion of production capacity will occur. After the development reaches its limit, an economic crisis will occur.


    After hesitating again and again, Franz decided to wait and see. Anyway, this started to erupt. Is it too early to overcapacity?


    The world economic crisis has just passed and will not erupt again in a short time. Since the danger is not yet here, it is too late for the government to intervene before the limit is reached.


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 Chapter 157： Inadvertently

    Since the establishment of the Holy Roman Economic Alliance, the economies of the participating countries have been closely linked, and the import and export trade between the alliances has rapidly increased.


    Taking Bavaria as an example, the total import and export trade with Austria rose by 23% in 1850, of which the import trade volume increased by 32% and the export trade volume increased by 7%.


    For the Kingdom of Bavaria, the trade deficit with Austria expanded to eight million dongs in 1850, which severely hit the development of Bavarian capitalist economy.


    Of course, things are two-sided. Because of the geographical location, Austria''s trade with other states in the South German region must pass through Bavaria, which also promotes the development of Bavaria''s domestic transportation industry.


    Whether it is a loss or a profit is difficult to say clearly. But one thing is for sure, those who are engaged in import and export trade make money.


    These people all have one characteristic, most of them are local nobility. European aristocrats have no intention of discriminating against business, they will not live with money.


    In order for the alliance to be successfully established, Austria naturally attracted some powerful aristocrats. It was these people''s contributions that promoted the establishment of the economic alliance.


    Interest is always the best catalyst. Even now that Bavaria has come together diplomatically with the Kingdom of Prussia, it is still economically unaffected.


    Maximilian I did not dare to move the cheeses of the interest groups. If the trade was cut off, the royal family would be one of the biggest losers.


    The upsurge of railway construction in Austria has inevitably affected the Kingdom of Bavaria, and the voice of folks for railway construction has become increasingly high.


    Under the lead of the German Economic Exchange Organization, a railway trunk line connecting the states of the South German region was brought up by economic experts.


    It quickly aroused heated discussions among the people. Countless experts and scholars came out on the platform, preaching the theory of railway power, and enumerating a series of benefits of building railways.


    Social debate has also attracted the attention of capital, especially those engaged in the transportation industry. They know more about how profitable the railway is.


    Bavaria is not without railroads, but it does not have a complete railway network, and it lacks a railway trunk line that runs through the east and west of the Bavarian Kingdom.


    From the perspective of economic development, the establishment of such a railway trunk line will greatly promote the economic development of Bavaria.


    Munich


    Within the Royal Bavarian Railways, discussions are under way on the construction of this trunk line.


    According to economists, the railway extends westward to Baden and merges eastward with the rail networks in Salzburg and Austria.


    Now everyone is discussing the technical feasibility and economic feasibility. The Royal Bavarian Railway is a state-owned enterprise, so the efficiency is naturally inevitably lower.


    The engineer Sol replied solemnly: "Technically, the problem is not big. Except for a small number of sections that need to be detoured, there is not much technical difficulty in building this railway."


    It is technically not difficult. This so-called main line is actually three or four hundred kilometers, and most of the sections are on the Bavarian plain.


    "So economically? Don''t forget that there is a Danube river between us and Austria, and water transport plays an important role in the trade between the two countries.


    The main purpose of building this railway now is to make money. Can our railways compete in water transportation? "Mrka, president of the railway company, asked with concern


    Commercial operations director Wilkes replied: "Water transport is indeed cheap, but the range of radiation of the Danube is limited. The river is not controlled by humans. Unlike our railway, we can repair it wherever we want.


    Once this railway runs through, the economic lifeline of the entire South German region will be in our hands. Judging from the current commercial transportation volume, achieving profitability is not a problem at all.


    If we are worried about the risks, we can also raise funds externally. Many people want to invest in this railway outside.


    If we do not set up the project as soon as possible and get the right to build railways from the government, I am afraid we will be preempted. "


    Don''t think that there is no competition for state-owned enterprises. In this era, Bavarians can build railways. As long as you can afford it, you can build it as you like.


    Competition is not fierce in this era. If by the beginning of the 20th century, there might be competition between several railway companies'' railways.


    After a pause, Morka made a decision: "Since there is no problem for everyone, then the Ministry of Engineering will set up the railway project as soon as possible and take out the design drawings, and the Operation Department will immediately apply to the government for the construction right of this railway."


    Although the Royal Bavarian Railway is a state-owned enterprise, in fact there are many people who share interests. These talents are the main force to promote the construction of this railway.


    It may not be comparable to the tens of thousands of kilometers of Austrian railway network plan, but once this trunk line is completed, the supporting branch line sections are also indispensable.


    Thousands of kilometers of railways are undoubtedly a big project in this era, and the benefits contained in them are definitely not a small number.


    ...


    In the Royal Palace of Munich, a plan for the construction of the main railway artery has appeared in front of Maximilian I. Not only the Royal Bavarian Railway Company, but also a Bavarian Watson Railway Company.


    Benefits are always the best catalyst. Obviously, there will not be only those who are following this railway. If the Bavarian government does not make a decision, there will be more applications for railway construction in the future.


    The military value of railways in this era has not yet been valued, and Maximi I did not consider the military threat that Austria brought to Bavaria after the railways were built.


    It is mainly useless to consider, and the difference in strength between the two sides is too large. Munich is more than 70 kilometers away from the Austrian border. The so-called defense security issue is simply a fallacy.


    Such a short distance, even if it takes a maximum of two days to walk, is the same whether there is a railway or not. Counting on traffic to block Austria''s advance is more reliable than expecting international intervention.


    Maximilian I attached great importance to domestic economic development. He also supported the construction of a railway that could promote domestic economic development.


    What''s more, the railway brought not only economic benefits to Bavaria, but also the spread of political influence, which could strengthen their position in the German state.


    "For the construction of this railway, it is necessary to coordinate the several countries along the way. Is there any diplomatic problem?" Maximi I asked with concern.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied: "Your Majesty, in accordance with the provisions of the Holy Roman Alliance, investment in the construction of railways between allies and national railway companies enjoy the same treatment, and we can communicate with governments.


    If there is a railway company in China, if they are willing to participate, everyone will unite, complete the construction of the internal section of each country, and set up a joint railway operating company.


    If there is no railway company involved, we can also invest in the construction of this railway in accordance with local laws and regulations. "


    ...


    Vienna


    After receiving the Bavarian railway construction plan, Franz''s first reaction was that the Bavarian government was crazy.


    Wouldn''t building such a railway facilitate Austria''s invasion? After deciding again and again, Franz found that he thought too much.


    Bavaria is small, the capital Munich is too close to Austria, and the existence of this railway does not exempt Austria from the military threat.


    It is simply that with the passage of railroads, Austrian military operations have become more convenient. It''s just that this convenience is not for Bavaria, but for the more remote German states such as Baden and Wurttemberg.


    Franz said with a smile: "Similarly, the Bavarian government requested that since they want to build this railway, let them repair it. If we need to cooperate, we will cooperate with them.


    If they are short of funds, they can be sent to the Vienna stock market to raise funds. "


    He did not say how much benefit this railway will bring to Austria after the construction of the railway is completed, of course, this kind of thing will make a lot of money.


    You know, when the German economic organization was originally instructed to come forward to promote the construction of the railway, Franz was prepared for the Bavarian government to strongly oppose it.


    He also intends to use public opinion to force the Bavarian government to build the same railway. The result is now good, and the folk-building has just begun, and the Bavarian government has taken the initiative to jump out.


    For Franz, the construction of the railway by the Bavarian government couldn''t be better. The relations between the South German states are naturally coordinated by them, and the Austrian government does not need to do anything to enjoy it.


    As for the Royal Bavarian Railway Company, it will make huge fortunes in the future, Franz said very much that they deserve it.


    If this railway brought convenience to Austria''s unification of the South German region, then Franz wouldn''t mind giving them a big medal.


    Incidentally, the Emperor Bavarian Railway Company was renamed the Royal Austrian Railway Company in honor of their outstanding contribution to the cause of German unification.


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 Chapter 158： Grand Reserve Strategy

    On October 23, 1850, the German Federal Parliament was held in Frankfurt. After Austria proposed a common cabinet for all states, it quickly gained everyone''s support at the conference.


    The only role of the support of the small states is probably to give Austria a boost. In fact, the final decision is still in the hands of the big states.


    Prussia and Bavaria naturally resolutely opposed it. Everyone formed a cabinet together, and each country sent a representative. Such a stubborn idea that they could agree was no wonder.


    Austria is the boss of the German state. Once this cabinet is formed, the Prime Minister is naturally the representative of Austria. There is no doubt at all.


    Just think about it, it is natural that the cabinet of more than 30 people will quarrel when encountering things, and the final decision is naturally the Prime Minister.


    Under such a system, the right of speech in Bavaria and Prussia will naturally be suppressed to the lowest point, which is not much different from other small states.


    In a short period of time, they still have influence on other state powers. After a long time, the small state powers will not buy it. Anyway, under the federal system, everyone has the same rights and has the ability to bite me?


    After attracting small states, Austria can naturally start to unify, such as unified federal currency, unified federal army, unified federal finances ...


    Don''t worry, slowly boil the frog in warm water. After one hundred and eighty years, the German Federation really became unified.


    These are ideals. The reality is that after Prussia and Bavaria objected, Britain, France, and Russia also ran out of opposition.


    To sum up, it is a sentence. The German region cannot be unified, even if it is nominally unified.


    The British even proposed to dissolve the German Federal Parliament and allow Bavaria and the small German states to merge to form a new country. Austria and Prussia naturally broke.


    This proposal is supported by the Kingdom of Bavaria, and France and Russia have no opinion. However, there was fierce opposition from the representatives of Prussia and Austria.


    Just as the enemy, under the proposal of John Bull, Puao united in an instant. Once again, it proves that there is only eternal interest and no eternal enemy between nations.


    Seeing that the scene was swept up by the British, the purpose has been achieved. Of course, the Austrian representative will no longer propose an emperor to stimulate the Prussians.


    The British''s purpose was also achieved, and the seeds of division were successfully planted. All three countries in Opba have contradictions, and the support of the great powers has undoubtedly stimulated Bavaria''s ambitions, waiting to take root.


    If the strength of the Bavarian Kingdom is further increased by two or three times, with the support of the powers, it may not be true that Germany will be three-pointed.


    After all, the law of triangles is the most stable. As long as the weak and the strong are resisted, under the intervention of other European countries, both Prussia and Austria will lose the opportunity to unify Germany.


    Unfortunately, apart from the ambitions of Maximilian I, neither Bavarian power nor the political arm of the ruler was anything short of a star.


    In the case of the Bavarian Kingdom''s inferior strength, in order to compete with Puao, it is necessary to attract other small states.


    Theoretically, the small states in the German region all add up to a population of nearly 17 million, and their overall strength is almost the same as that of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    This time Bavaria ran over and joined forces with the Kingdom of Prussia to propose the establishment of "three domestic cabinets", which undoubtedly harmed the interests of these small states.


    In this context, Bavaria''s leadership in small states was shaken. In the interests of nothingness and loss of his foundation, Franz involuntarily reduced the threat of Bavaria by two grades.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace Vienna


    The Ministry of War has proposed to the Austrian government to expand the reserve. The Austrian Empire now has more than half a million reserve forces in addition to more than 300,000 active forces.


    In theory, after the outbreak of the war, the Austrian government could mobilize another 500,000 troops in a month.


    In fact, the Austrian government''s mobilization mechanism was proved to be unqualified in 1848, and it took the same time to mobilize more than 200,000 troops.


    Of course, this was also related to the inefficiency of the Austrian government at the time, and now this speed should be greatly increased.


    The mobilization of the reserve service is not only a matter of convening people, but also requires some training to restore combat effectiveness. Weapons, equipment and ammunition reserves are also an indispensable part.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez analyzed: "In order to ensure the defense security of the Austrian Empire, the mobilization mechanism can no longer meet the actual needs.


    Since the February Revolution in Paris, the French have shaken off the shackles of the Vienna system, and military strength is rapidly recovering in the past two years.


    Once the French government''s internal struggle is divided, will it provoke a new round of external expansion? Where is the expansion direction?


    No one knows this issue, and we must be prepared to meet the challenges ahead.


    The Prussian kingdom next door is not at peace anymore these years. Is their military expenditure less than 40%?


    Such high military expenditures cannot be without purpose. In recent decades, the Kingdom of Prussia has expanded its territory several times, and now they want to unify the German region.


    Whether delusional or not, we must dispel their attempts.


    And our ally, the Russian Empire, I know it ¡¯s immoral to suspect that allies are here, but the Russians are really too powerful.


    If one day we have a conflict of interest, the Austrian Empire ca n¡¯t even fight it, right?


    In the future international change, to ensure the defense security of the Austrian Empire, our military strength must be improved.


    Considering the financial affordability, it is too difficult to continue to expand the number of active duty forces. We believe that while reorganizing the mobilization mechanism, it is a reasonable figure to increase the number of reserve forces to two million. "


    "French Threat Theory", "Prussian Threat Theory", and "Russian Threat Theory" have thrown out three major threats in a row. Obviously, Prince Wendy Schgrez did his homework.


    Finance Minister Carl said with a smile: "I want to fully support the War Department''s increase of two million reserves, as long as it does not increase military expenditures."


    How is this possible without increasing military spending? Even if the reserve is much cheaper than the active force, but simple military training must be carried out every year?


    Austria''s reserve, like most countries, consists of retired officers and men. It is also easy to increase this number, either by expanding the number of years in reserve or shortening the service time of active soldiers.


    It is theoretically not difficult to increase the number of reserves to two million, in addition to the need for money.


    Now God of Wealth doesn''t give money, so isn''t this plan nonsense? This funding gap is not a few million, which can be filled by the East and West of the Army, but tens of millions.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez said helplessly: "Mr. Carl, don''t make a joke. Two million reserve, so many people have regular training every year. If your Ministry of Finance does not give money, would you want me to go out for dinner?"


    There is no doubt that at this time the military launched a proposal to expand the number of reserves, mainly to compete for the next fiscal budget.


    The influx of a large amount of foreign capital has brought about a sense of prosperity in Austria in 1850. Plants have sprung up, and even if many companies are tax-free, they have also brought a lot of taxes to the government.


    This is not contradictory. The tax exemption of some companies does not mean that their upstream raw material supply is also exempt from the same as the downstream sales channels.


    Although the concept of the industrial chain has not yet gained popular support, it has indeed emerged. The benefits created by a factory are definitely not limited to the factory itself.


    In addition to driving the upstream and downstream direct industrial chains, it also promotes the development of surrounding supporting industries such as catering, clothing, and non-staple food.


    Regardless of whether the capitalists'' investments are rational or not, it is an indisputable fact that the rapid growth of the Austrian economy has been promoted.


    The rapid economic growth means the rapid growth of fiscal revenue. The government can only come out to grab the budget if the government has the money. The War Department is just a bit too appetite.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl was unmoved: "It is impossible to expand the reserve to two million in one step, right?


    According to the current situation, even if we increase the reserve by 200,000 each year and reduce the number of over-age personnel, the final completion is only ten years later.


    Your "big reserve strategy" budget can actually cut off the next zero, and you can squeeze out a few million shields by yourself. "


    Sure enough, it is not a fuel-efficient lamp. No matter how Prince Wendy Schgrez covered up, this weakness was exposed.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez explained: "The words cannot be said. The international situation is complex. Once the Russians break the situation, we must take action to increase our military strength as much as possible. This is the most effective way to guarantee the security of the Austrian Empire s method.


    There are many ways to increase the number of reserve forces. It is not necessary to wait for soldiers to retire after conversion. We can definitely organize young people for simple military training.


    After the outbreak of the war, it only takes one or two months for them to become qualified soldiers, much faster than simply recruiting new recruits and training from scratch. "


    Karl thought for a while and said, "This method is good, but it costs too much. Even if the Russians start, the war will not end in a short time, and the Ottoman Empire is not paperless.


    According to past experience, the shortest time is two or three years. If the delay is long, ten or eight years is not impossible.


    Then use it again, rest assured that once the international situation changes, the government''s focus will turn to the military, and there is no problem in how you want to expand. "


    Franz encountered this kind of thing a lot, basically appearing every year before the budget, almost every time Carl is fighting against each other.


    "Well, there is still time for the annual budget of the fiscal issue, and you slowly discuss it. Let''s discuss whether the War Department has proposed a reserve plan. Is it feasible?"


    Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, the establishment of a large base reserve is indeed very important to our national defense security.


    Especially in our next strategy, being able to mobilize a huge army in the shortest time can reduce the risk to the minimum. "


    Franz knows that everyone is ready to learn the Russian sea tactics. Now is the era of volleyball, and there are indeed many people on the battlefield that dominate.


    In terms of population, Austria and France are almost the same. Except for the abnormality of the bear, there are many people fighting on the European continent.


    "stand by!"


    "stand by!"


    ...


    Everyone quickly reached an agreement on this issue, and the truth about the strength of many people was once again proven to be feasible in practice.


    Franz asked seriously: "So how do my army secretary, such a huge army, guarantee their combat effectiveness?"


    Cannot be used as cannon fodder because there are too many soldiers. Austria is not a bear, and soldiers are also required to receive pensions after they die.


    Franz doesn''t think it is useful to talk to soldiers about patriotic enthusiasm, rather than draw so many high-level theories.


    It''s better to tell them directly that they can get land, money, loot, knighthood ... these visible things are more reliable.


    Prince Windisch Graz replied: "His Majesty, the most important part of guaranteeing the combat effectiveness of the army is the officer. Our Ministry of the Army intends to expand the number of officers and assign two deputies to the officers of the frontline troops.


    During the war, the army can be expanded to one million in the shortest time, so as to gain an advantage at the beginning of the war. "


    Franz nodded. From the current international situation, as long as the reckless wave from the beginning of the war succeeds, the war will end.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has limited national strength and can only engage in a wave. After a short period of failure, it will simply be unable to come again; as long as the French lose a lot on the battlefield, the French will help kill the government.


    As long as the brain is not enough to attack the French mainland, the new French government will fall into a continuous internal fighting, and when their internal fighting ends, daylily will be cold.


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 Chapter 159： No eternal enemy

    The large reserve strategy was adopted, and increasing military spending is inevitable. The increase in military expenditure in the short term is not obvious, and it will be different with the increase in the number of reserves.


    No matter how cheap it is to maintain a reserve, military expenditure will not be lower than 15% of the regular army. Weapons and equipment can be used out of the regular army, and the salaries of the soldiers can be saved, but the training funds cannot be saved anyway.


    Under normal circumstances, the Austrian reserve forces have a training period of not less than two months each year. After the training is completed, the government will issue a subsidy to some extent.


    Based on the calculation of 200,000 new reserve soldiers each year, this expenditure is equivalent to an annual expansion of 30,000 troops. After the total reserve has reached 2 million, it is capped, which is equivalent to an increase of 250,000 active troops. (Deducted half a million reserves)


    If, in the past, the growth rate of Austria''s fiscal revenue is estimated to not last long, this plan will fail.


    Franz couldn''t help but be glad that the industrial age had come, or Austria, the agricultural country, could not really afford so many soldiers.


    "Considering that the future overseas colonization strategy requires close cooperation between the Army and Navy, I decided to establish a General Staff with Marshal Radsky as the first Chief of Staff." Franz threw a blockbuster


    There is no doubt that this general staff is independent of the army and navy. It nominally only coordinates the coordination of the army and navy. In fact, during the war, this staff was above the army and navy.


    How to coordinate without rights? Is it necessary to send someone to reason with the troops below?


    In particular, Marshal Radsky, the first Chief of Staff, is a highly respected German presence in the Austrian army. Can he still overhaul the General Staff?


    "Your Majesty, it is not too early to implement our colonial overseas strategy. It is too early to set up the General Staff." Prince Wendy Schgrez objected.


    To oppose, we must oppose it. The addition of a general staff, which overlaps with the land and navy in many places, will inevitably greatly occupy their rights.


    Compared to Prince Wendy Schgrez''s reaction was fierce, the Minister of the Navy without much presence does not matter.


    It is a matter of time to set up an organization that coordinates the two armies. Marshal Radsky''s origin as the chief of staff, of course, shows the dominance of the army.


    It is also difficult for the Chief of Staff of the Army to get involved in the Navy. In the case of professional mismatches, the famous Marshal Radsky will not interfere in any way, right?


    The establishment of the General Staff also marks that the Austrian government has formally determined its overseas colonial strategy, so the building of a navy has become inevitable.


    With Austria''s international status, the navy must enter the top five in the world. Otherwise, when going out to grab the ground, there is no confidence.


    Compared with this gain, some rights are damaged, and the Admiralty is completely acceptable. Not to mention, this year''s naval military expenditure can be increased by several millions.


    Franz casually found a reason to explain: "Early preparation is better, so as not to get busy in time. Now the European continent is still maintaining balance. It is unknown when this situation will break.


    Although we judge that the Russians may operate against the Ottoman Empire, everything is possible if the Russians ran to Central Asia to expand, or to the Far East to expand.


    Our original strategic plan did not have the possibility of implementation. Then the overseas colonial strategy at the end can be given priority. "


    The Russians would be silly to let the nearby Ottomans stop fighting, and went to Central Asia or the Far East to eat soil.


    Regardless of whether Prince Wendy Schgrez can accept it, the deal is with Franz. Take it out and discuss it with everyone, that is to reflect democracy, and by the way, to fill in the gaps.


    If everyone objected, that would prove the plan unreliable. Either it is too far ahead for everyone to accept; or it is not in line with Austria''s national conditions and cannot be implemented.


    In this case, Franz will naturally withdraw from the good. Now that Prince Windisch Graz objects, the resolution is passed.


    Considering that the army generals might resist the General Staff, Franz also specially selected the highly regarded Marshal Radsky, which left them speechless.


    As long as the first-generation chief of staff sat down, everyone will get used to it. The rights of the General Staff in peacetime are actually not great, and Franz will not let them train and command.


    Power checks and balances must be in place. The General Staff can command the army throughout the war, but the recruitment, training, and logistical support system for soldiers is still in the hands of the Army and Navy.


    In history, the German General Staff directly overhead the Emperor, Franz was well prepared.


    In addition to these checks and balances, the Palace Guard and the Vienna City Defense Army are also directly responsible to the emperor, and the Army and General Staff have no command authority.


    ...


    Munich


    Originally thought that with the support of the great powers, the Kingdom of Bavaria would be able to integrate the small states in the German region, and in reality gave Maximilian a head.


    People are not willing to be annexed by Austria and Prussia, nor are they willing to be annexed by Bavaria. In normal times, we have a good relationship. This is to warm up and fight against the threat from Puao.


    This is also the reason why Prussia is badly connected in the German Federation. The threat of Austria is separated by Bavaria. It is not obvious to everyone. As a neighbor, the threat of Prussia is well understood.


    "Wurttemberg also refused our draw?" Maximi I asked, frowning.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," the Foreign Minister simply answered.


    W¨¹rttemberg is also considered a "great power" in the German Confederation, and its territory is second only to Austria, Prussia, and Bavaria.


    The Kingdom of Bavaria wanted a self-supporting portal, which would not have been possible without the support of Wurttemberg. Obviously no one wants to be a stepping stone to others, and the Wurttemberg government is not willing to become a vassal of Bavaria.


    Even if everyone is just a merger in name, in fact W¨¹rttemberg still retains almost all the rights, that''s not enough.


    No one is a fool. If the German states were merged, Austria, the dominant state, would retain their rights. There is no other reason than to swallow it.


    Similarly, if Prussia annexed a small state other than Austria, they could not swallow it and had to make a compromise.


    Now the Kingdom of Bavaria is also the same. Do not look at the remaining German territory. In fact, almost all of them are good economic development and densely populated areas.


    So when Maximilian I threw out the favourable conditions, everyone directly refused. With Austria and Austria still watching, Bavaria dared to threaten them with force?


    Really think that with the support of the powers, you can make everyone concede? Do n¡¯t forget that Puao is still a power, and everyone has not compromised with them!


    No, Prussia can only be regarded as a quasi-power, with no military power, but no national strength.


    To some extent, the Kingdom of Prussia maintained a strong army, fearing that it would be annexed by Austria.


    If there is a choice, Frederick William IV is also unwilling to swell his face and fill him with fat. Now the Prussian government''s finances may go bankrupt at any time, but their military expenditure has never been less than one point.


    Undercurrents have surged inside the Kingdom of Bavaria. How can Austria''s so many German exchange organizations not function?


    The news that the Bavarian government wanted independence was passed on, and a march against the split of the country was already under preparation.


    In order to avoid suspicion, the German nationalists were responsible for planning the march, and Austria-related organizations and individuals were just waving flags.


    ...


    Berlin


    Since the end of the Putin war, the Kingdom of Prussia has begun its reforms. The first issue before the government is-finance.


    Unlike in history, the delay in the Putin war has been a little longer, which means that military expenditure has increased by 50 to 60 million dongs.


    In theory, as long as the funds raised by the people in the German region are helped by them, this hole can basically be filled.


    Obviously this is impossible, don''t say that you get the rest of the money. At present, the Prussian embassies or offices in various states are often harassed by debt collectors.


    In the face of these people, they can''t touch, they can''t swear, they can''t swear, they can''t be scolded, and the reasoning is fixed by a scammer.


    As a last resort, these workers did not even dare to go out to buy food, fearing that they would be hit by UFOs, and all living problems were solved by the government of the host country.


    In order to divert the attention of the people, the Prussian government even hesitated to make concessions and proposed the "Three Kingdoms Responsibility Cabinet" with the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    Unexpectedly, it caused the fear of the powers and was forced to die by diplomatic pressure.


    If Frederick William IV had no grudges in his heart, it was impossible. It''s a pity that he has nowhere to say if he is angry.


    In this series of measures, the Prussian government has behaved fairly well and has not made excessive mistakes. The responsibility for failure cannot be blamed on them.


    The response from Austria, Bavaria and other countries can''t be more natural. Everyone is thinking about their own interests, and no one owes them.


    "The Prime Minister, where has the loan with the British come from?" Frederick William IV asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, I am afraid that borrowing from the British will not work. They have offered an unacceptable condition." Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz answered with a grin.


    "What kind of conditions have no room for negotiation?" Frederick William IV asked in confusion.


    Joseph von Radovitz sighed and said, "The British demand that we leave the German Federation permanently!"


    "What?" Frederick William IV asked incredulously


    Withdraw from the German Federation? If the Kingdom of Prussia withdraws from the German Confederation, then the dream of the kingdom of Prussia will be shattered, and in their current size, they will be a medium country.


    Frederick-William IV was sure that once Prussia withdrew from the German Federation, the British would then join forces with France and Russia to force Austria to make the same decision.


    By that time, the remaining German states would be merged into another medium-sized state. In the complicated international situation, this newly-established country may not be aggressive, but there is absolutely more than self-protection.


    After a long pause, Frederick William IV reacted and said, "No, we absolutely cannot accept such a condition. We must contact the Austrian government as soon as possible, presumably they are not willing to leave so bleakly. ! "


    There is no doubt that Frederick-William IV was undoubtedly wanting to crook, thinking that the British were ready to split the German Federation.


    Don''t look at the fact that they always want to break the Austrian-dominated German Federation, but the German Federation has really split. The most worrying thing is definitely not Austria.


    Even after leaving the German Confederation, the Austrian Empire was also a major power in Europe, but the Kingdom of Prussia was not enough. They wanted to go further and had no chance.


    The Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz analyzed: "Your Majesty, we must not rush to this issue, and the Austrians will not give up the German region. We only need to disclose the news to the Austrian government through some channels.


    The British wanted to come back, but if they really wanted to make this plan a reality, they couldn''t.


    Even if Britain, France and Russia join forces to put pressure on them, as long as we and Austria don''t relax, they can''t do anything about it. We can''t just start a war against us because of this. "


    There is also a problem of initiative in the union of the two countries. If Prussia were to be sent to the door like this, wouldn''t it give up its initiative in the alliance?


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 Chapter 160： Wonderful misunderstanding

    After receiving the news from the Prussian government, the Austrian government''s top officials felt bad for an instant.


    Can the British do this? Everyone had no doubt at all, John Niu''s martial arts were only so high.


    At the last Frankfurt meeting, the British made a proposal to split the German Federation. In order to implement this plan, they are now applying diplomatic pressure to the Kingdom of Prussia, which is completely normal operation.


    Franz was also taken aback. It was because the British were totally motivated to do so. This was determined by their national policy, the Continental Balance Strategy.


    According to this plan, the Federal Republic of Germany became a large country and two middle countries. While having some strength to prevent France and Russia from continuing to expand to Central Europe, there is no possibility of threatening their status.


    This European pattern is theoretically the most stable. No matter which country, France or Russia, expands to Europe, it will be resisted by at least two of them, plus the support of the British is appropriate.


    Whoever wants to unify the German region must be prepared to single out the major European powers. Even if Austria has the support of the Russians, it is impossible to succeed.


    It is not that Franz underestimated himself. The scattered small German states were not a concern. But once they merged into one country, they could pull out 300,000 to 400,000 troops even if they were scrap.


    Coupled with the participation of Britain and France, unless it is Austria that pulls up the kingdom of Prussia to divide up this new country, otherwise it is Russia-Australia VS Britain-French + Germany, and there may even be other European military forces.


    Franz was unquestionable about the British''s means of pulling allies. It is estimated that Belgium and the Netherlands will join in the process of preventing the reunification of the German region. Maybe Switzerland will attack Austria''s knife.


    Where is the odds? Anyway Franz was not found. Unless the battlefield is placed in Russia, the enemy may be frozen to death in winter.


    Of course, the Austrian government has not advised.


    The Russian Empire is also a continental hegemon. In the eyes of everyone, there is no problem for the Russians to single out Britain and France on land. Austria can equalize Prussia and Germany.


    In their opinion, the only troublesome geographic location. I was afraid that the British and French would let the Russians not fight, and they would arrest Austria to die.


    It is always good to have confidence, at least to prove that the Austrian empire has not fallen, and the pride of the great powers is still there. If the government persuades the news, then Franz really can''t take it.


    Metternich said angrily: "Your Majesty, in the current situation, we need to pull the kingdom of Prussia. As long as they persist, the sinister intentions of the British will not be realized."


    Although he had previously opposed the expansion into the German region, but before that, since the signing of the Russian Olympiad, Metternich has slowly changed his position.


    He knew that Austria could not turn back, and had no choice but to expand its forces abroad and build its strength as much as possible. And going west to the German region is an essential part of this strategy.


    Without the population of the South German region, Austria wants to expand externally. It is estimated that it will take two or thirty years to implement the Balkan strategy.


    For such a long time, the strength of each country has no idea how far it has grown. In this age of weak meat and strong food, once left behind, it means that danger is coming.


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "This news was released by the Prussian government. I am afraid they do not want to compromise.


    Mr. Metternich, based on your knowledge of the Kingdom of Prussia, if we now propose to divide up the German region, what is the probability that he will agree? "


    Metternich analyzed: "It depends on how it is divided, but I guess it is difficult to reach an agreement.


    The failure of the Putin war hit the Prussian military''s radicals, but they still have a great influence on the government.


    According to the original plan, we will annex the South German region. The North German region can eat as much as we can. Even if we make concessions now, we will give up the North German region at most.


    These benefits may not be enough to feed the Prussian militants, but many in the Prussian government should be satisfied, not everyone is so ambitious.


    If the British exerted more pressure on them, there might be someone in the Prussian government who would force Frederick William IV to compromise with us. "


    Now the relationship between Pu and Olympics is still going on. Everyone is secretly playing against each other secretly, but their faces have not been torn on the bright side, and we are still cooperating on many issues.


    According to the British plan, the Prussian kingdom was almost out of the hair and was driven out of the German Federation.


    Together with the Austrian government to divide up the German region, you can also obtain a wealthy North German region, while increasing the population of the Kingdom of Prussia by half.


    These gains can also make the Kingdom of Prussia go one step further and gain a foothold among the powers, but it is not as embarrassing as it is now.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Then first contact the Prussian government secretly, they are not clear about the Russian-Olympic Treaty.


    Even if the news of the German region is divided up, as long as we do not admit it, Britain and France will not be able to treat us. "


    Lord Louis proposed: "Sir, if we do something now, will it be better for us to use the British to kick the Kingdom of Prussia out?"


    You can eat it alone, why should you take it apart?


    If Britain and France join forces to persecute, Austria is under attack, and the two or five babies of Bavaria, the Kingdom of Prussia may not really be able to withstand the pressure.


    The Russians will certainly not support Prussia this time, and for no other reason, Her Majesty the Tsar is revengeful.


    The **** nature of the Russian bureaucrats for making flattering things will probably be done first, and then report to Nicholas I.


    Specific circumstances, you can refer to the last Christmas gift, the Russian representative forced the Prussian government to withdraw troops before Christmas.


    Eating a solitary food is naturally good, but just be prepared to be stabbed behind the kingdom of Prussia. If you can suppress Prussia, you can certainly do it.


    As long as the Austrian empire is as strong as one or two points, and the Russian empire has not really fallen, then Franz does not mind eating a solitary food.


    Franz shook his head and said, "It''s not that easy. At this critical moment, it is better to have one friend than one enemy.


    After Austria''s annexation of the South German region, our strategic objective has been achieved, and the northern German state gave up, and so did it.


    Too greedy is easy to be stung. Our hole card was the Russian-Olympic Treaty, but the Russians may not be that reliable.


    In case they can''t do their job at that time, and they don''t suppress the Kingdom of Prussia, we will fight on two fronts. "


    Under normal circumstances, the Prussian government will not agree with Austria''s distribution plan, but once the news of the Russian-Olympic Treaty comes out, the Prussian government will definitely compromise.


    This is the reality, even if Britain and France make more promises, it will have no effect.


    Who brought the Kingdom of Prussia too close to Russia and Austria? If they dare to mingle with Britain and France, it is estimated that they can''t wait for the reinforcements of Britain and France, they will end in advance.


    The Nordic Three-Court Alliance was actually determined by geopolitics. Austria and Russia joined forces. The Kingdom of Prussia did not want to fall into danger and could only join this alliance.


    Otherwise, after the conclusion of the Russian Olympiad, the first reaction of Nicholas I would not be the joining of the Kingdom of La Prussia. This is not a good relationship between everyone, but the possibility of the Kingdom of Prussia joining.


    Because of the Putin war, the Tsarist government had to temporarily abandon this tempting plan, and the Russians were still worried that the Prussian government would leak the news.


    The Russian strategy will be difficult to succeed without being caught off guard by Britain and France. If there is blood transfusion in Britain and France, the combat effectiveness of the Ottoman Empire can not be underestimated.


    This is also the key to the success of the Austrian government''s westward strategy. After all, they are behind the Russians, and Austria will not act until the British and French teams pass and the Russians start.


    Benefiting from the Vienna system, the French military strength was greatly weakened. Now their army is quite a lot, but the mobilization mechanism has been broken.


    In order to avoid the suppression of European countries, Emperor Philip had not deployed a large number of troops on his homeland, let alone a large reserve.


    The French''s active army is also more than 300,000. Once they send more than 100,000 to fight the Russians, they can interfere in Austria''s army.


    Mass production causes qualitative changes. As long as Austria is adequately prepared and enough troops are mobilized, if the French intervene, they will simply go back.


    The French defeated almost once. By then Napoleon III had no time to extinguish the fire in the country.


    As for the Kingdom of Prussia, Franz was preparing to start the operation, first placing 500,000 troops on the border between Pulau and Austria, and then using strategic materials to seduce the Russians and concentrate the Eastern Front troops on the Purussia border.


    If Austria were to eat on its own, the Kingdom of Prussia would probably take a military adventure and break it. But now Franz has left them a benefit, and the Prussian government can only compromise.


    Everyone has a home and a job, and it is not the middle two who are in charge of the Prussian government. How can they take risks blindly?


    Even if they are radicals, it is estimated that they have to eat the North German region first. As long as this bait is eaten, the Kingdom of Prussia can only stop and digest the results.


    ...


    The Prussian government, which had intended to join Austria, would naturally not reject the olive branch thrown out by the Austrian government.


    Facts have proven that the Austrian government''s judgment on the Kingdom of Prussia was wrong. After the failure of the Putin war, many people within the Prussian government lost confidence in the strategy of unifying Germany.


    This is the sorrow of small nations, which cannot afford failure. After failure, everyone''s confidence is gone.


    We must know that as soon as the Armistice Treaty between the two countries was signed, the internal contradictions of the Kingdom of Prussia erupted, and the Revolutionaries again launched an uprising, but the uprising was quickly suppressed by the army.


    In this context, Frederick-William IV was too late to secure a stable government, and the strategic plan to unify the German region was long thrown away by them.


    In history, after the plan of the Kingdom of Prussia was frustrated, it also fell into a low tide. It wasn''t until the Prime Minister of Iron and Steel came to power that he won the second Danish war through a series of vertical and horizontal coups, which restored morale.


    With the efforts of Bismarck, the Prussians had the courage to challenge Austria again. After winning the Prussian War, the Prussian army completed its transformation.


    Many experts and scholars believe that after Prussia won the war, the Prussian government let Austria pass by as a diplomatic arrangement to avoid Austria''s stabbing in the future Franco-Prussian war.


    And Bismarck feared that the annexation of Austria would cause an increase in Catholics in the new German empire and trigger religious contradictions in the country.


    Franz didn''t think so, even if he could not annex Austria, wouldn''t it be wise to pay compensation?


    We must know that in the history of the Austrian-Prussian War, Austria lost the war. The main loss is still reflected in politics, and the price paid is actually not large.


    It was in this era that Franz knew how bad the Prussian state''s finances were. In light of the situation at the time, Austria was not without the First World War.


    After the defeat of the decisive battle, the reserve mobilization in Austria will soon be completed. If the Prussian kingdom is not recovered, it will become a protracted battle.


    After looking at the dried up wallet, Bismarck naturally decided to accept it as soon as he saw it.


    The interests are all based on strength. Since Austria''s strength still exists, the price to be paid is naturally small.


    If the Austrian government broke the pot at that time, and chose to die to the end with the Kingdom of Prussia, maybe there is nothing to pay, and when the Kingdom of Prussia has no money, it will naturally retreat.


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 Chapter 161： Marriage?

    There is no doubt that the Prussian government, which lacks confidence, is even more urgent for the joint efforts of the Prussian and Austria, and soon the two sides reached an agreement on the issue of opposing external interference.


    On November 11, 1850, the two countries signed the "German Treaty" in Vienna. The treaty stipulates that the two countries join forces to oppose foreign forces'' interference in German regional affairs ...


    Interestingly, the treaty did not include the duchy of Schleswig-Holstein, occupied by the Danes.


    Obviously, after a failure, the confidence in the Prussian government was seriously insufficient. While opposing the British, they did not dare to offend the Russians.


    Since the Prussian government does not require it, Austria will not have much trouble. Whether or not the two principalities can return to the embrace of Germany, Austria will not be involved.


    Franz did not learn the history of the Austrian government, but was actually sent out by the Prussians.


    What''s the use of an enclave? Do you think Austria''s defense pressure is not enough?


    Palace of vienna


    "My Majesty, the Prussian government applied to us for a loan, and it looks like their financial crisis is bigger than we expected," Metternich said.


    Franz did not hesitate to say: "This is good news. Since they asked us for help, it means they have been blocked from seeking loans in other financial markets.


    Find a reason to reject their loan application. Everyone is not optimistic about their customer. Why should we go to this muddy water? "


    If you do n¡¯t exist, Austria does n¡¯t have so much capital to export, and Franz will not cultivate competitors for himself.


    If there is a national credit rating in this era, then they are the lowest grade C.


    Just look at the debt. Now the total external debt of the Kingdom of Prussia is as high as 370 million marks, and the annual fiscal revenue is only more than 40 million marks.


    In 1847, Engels published an article in the North Star newspaper, pointing out the financial difficulties of the Prussian government, which roughly means: I will not be surprised at all by saying that the Prussian government will go bankrupt tomorrow.


    What if the Prussian government has no money?


    The answer is very simple-cut expenses and find ways to increase income.


    Whether it is reducing military spending or reducing investment in industry or domestic infrastructure, it is a good thing for Austria.


    As for increasing income, this cannot be accomplished in a short time. They have just experienced a revolution, and they dare not be horrified?


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Metternich replied.


    Parting the German region? It is a pity that this issue is not suitable for discussion now. In case Prussian militants knew it and launched the war in advance, Austria was not about to cry.


    Do not doubt this possibility. The following are not only the Japanese, but also the Prussian army of this era.


    It''s just that their officers are basically nobles. They are a little bit higher in knowledge. They have a home and a job and are not barefoot. They usually do not act blindly.


    ...


    The most embarrassing part of the recovery of relations between the two countries is the Kingdom of Bavaria. The facts have once again proved that it is easy to fall off the tightrope. Now Maximilian I realized it.


    The easing of relations with Austria became a priority task before him.


    Munich Royal Palace


    Maximilian I asked expectantly: "What are you going to do to get rid of our current diplomatic dilemma?"


    In this era, with the support of Britain, France, and Russia at the same time, they will actually worry about diplomatic difficulties. If this is said, it is estimated that many people will take it as a joke.


    Now that this joke has become a reality in the Kingdom of Bavaria, what about the support of the great powers?


    People are just verbal support, you really take it seriously, so get ready to cry!


    The suggestion was first proposed by the British, but now when the Bavarian kingdom needs their actual support, John Bull is starting to be confused.


    "Your Majesty, let''s marry!" Said the Chief quite decisively.


    The marriage between the Bavarian royal family and Austria is traditional. Franz''s mother is from the Bavarian royal family. The royal relationship between the two countries is still good.


    Now, to ease relations with Austria, the least cost is marriage. After marrying a princess and becoming the queen of the Austrian Empire, the Wettersbach family did not suffer.


    Maxi I thought for a moment and said, "Well, Franz needs a queen now, and Helen is just right."


    It is not so simple to promote the marriage of the two royal families. Many big aristocrats who are interested in the position of the Austrian queen have gone, and it is difficult to achieve their goals.


    But Princess Helen has an advantage-the Empress of Austria is her aunt, and this one can defeat many opponents.


    Of course, there are disadvantages. Her birth is too low, not a direct line of the Bavarian royal family, and the relationship with the king is a bit far away.


    Maximilian I also wanted to find the princess of the near branch, but it was unfortunate that the age gap was too large and inappropriate. You can''t tell Franz to wait first, your wife is still breastfeeding in the arms of her mother-in-law.


    ...


    Vienna


    The news that the Bavarian royal family wanted to marry again came over, and Empress Sophie immediately welcomed them.


    Unfortunately, Franz is not Franz in history, and Queen Sophie''s influence is much smaller than in history.


    In history, Franz was able to succeed in advance. The Empress Dowager Sophie made great efforts, and to this end she also drew a Queen Mother party.


    Now it''s different. Franz took the opportunity to suppress the rebellion in Vienna, and naturally she had no chance to perform.


    If you missed the opportunity and did not establish a party feather, it would be impossible to interfere in politics.


    There is no chance without opportunity, and human ambitions are not inherent. After Franz''s succession, Empress Sophie lived her own pastime, and did not intend to take power from her son at all.


    Of course, wanting to seize power is also possible. The Queen Mother''s status is indeed very high, but unfortunately when she encounters a strong Franz, she naturally cannot become the Queen Mother Cixi.


    She could ignore everything else. In Franz''s marriage, she, a mother, thought she had to ask herself.


    In this era, Europe is also an organized marriage and free love. Is this a godsend? Not to mention the aristocracy, even the civilian children are free to decide the marriage freely.


    Franz''s treatment is still pretty good. As an emperor, his opinions must also be taken into account. If he is firmly opposed, no one can force him.


    After receiving this news, Franz was intimidated as a whole. Why was it so much ahead of time? Is it possible that the marriage between the two kings'' houses has already begun?


    With the current international situation in mind, it turned out to be a political marriage. This is exactly the need for the Kingdom of Bavaria to relax its relations with Austria.


    Franz said immediately: "Mother, now in the international situation, Austria does not contract the marriage of Bavaria."


    Upon hearing the news, the face of Empress Sophie''s face sank suddenly, but she did not speak against it.


    There were no fools in the royal family, and despite her reluctance, Queen Sophie did not reprimand Franz.


    From her standpoint, the interests of the Austrian royal family are obviously higher than those of the Bavarian royal family. Some husbands and sons here, she cannot let Franz sacrifice the royal interests to promote this marriage.


    This is not the same as Napoleon''s war with Austria while marrying the princess of the Hapsburg family. Napoleon''s birth was not enough, and the marriage was urgently needed to raise the nobility''s identification with him.


    Now that Austria and Bavaria are married, Franz is only marrying a princess of the Wittelsbach family, which was originally a low marriage. It would not be worthwhile to lose political interests.


    After thinking about it, the Queen Mother Sophie asked, "The relationship between Austria and Bavaria has deteriorated to this point?"


    She has not cared about politics for a long time. It is not clear that the Austrian government intentionally distanced itself from the Kingdom of Bavaria. At this time, the Kingdom of Bavaria happened to be a traitor.


    Franz said calmly: "Yes, not long ago, the Bavarian government abandoned the covenant between the two countries and turned to the Kingdom of Prussia. Now that relations between Austria and Austria are relaxed, the Kingdom of Bavaria will naturally pay a price."


    The expression of Empress Sophie''s face was dark, and in the face of this situation, she was really embarrassed in the middle.


    Looking at the distressed mother, Franz began to comfort: "Don''t worry, mother. This is just a normal conflict of interest between countries and will not affect the relationship between the two royal families.


    Just at the guise of conflict, if news of marriage is heard, it will have a very bad impact on the people. "


    After hearing this explanation, the Empress Dowager looked slightly slower. At the same time, there was a bit of dissatisfaction with the remarriage proposed by the family.


    No matter how much she wants her niece to become a queen, she can''t pay for her son''s reputation. All parents are the same on this issue.


    Queen Sophie thought for a while and said, "Then let the matter rest, and wait for two years."


    European nobles got married late, and Franz was not too old, and her niece was younger, and it didn''t matter if she stayed for a few years.


    Seeing his mother still alive, Franz didn''t say anything. It''s best to drag it down like this, if it is directly rejected, it is estimated that it won''t be long before a new marriage partner jumps out.


    With this shield in place, at least for several years for Franz. In the meantime, he can go out and see if he can meet the same status-true love, if not, marry a beautiful princess.


    An ideal is always there, what if it is realized?


    Now Franz''s personal decision is determined, his personal conduct must be flawless, incapable of willfulness in personal marriage. At least before his prestige was established, this person could not fail.


    This is the price of being an emperor. If there is a choice, Franz will still choose to be an emperor.


    The price paid is great, but the gain is also great! Being able to control your own destiny in this dark age is not difficult.


    There is no stress for ordinary people? No pressure for the nobles?


    Not long ago, the people who were still killed in Austria were rolling. How many prominent nobles were sent to the guillotine. Did they really all deserve it?


    How many people are involved in it, and they can''t extricate themselves in the end, but they are in different places?


    Franz knew all these things, but knowing that he knew it was impossible for him to go to court. Whether voluntary or not, participation in the rebellion will have to pay.


    Let''s look at the many beings who are busy every day for the sake of salt and oil. Franz feels that he is already very lucky.


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 Chapter 162： Ambitious Admiralty

    Franz had to lament that European politics is chaos. During his two-year emperorship, Austria actually signed close contracts with all European powers.


    It is estimated that those who study international history in the future will see these piles of secret contracts, and will lament the work of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, and then leave a bunch of political world unsolved mysteries.


    The first is the "Fao-Autumn Pact", which is good for everyone. Let''s happily divide the kingdom of Sardinia, because the French Revolution broke out in June.


    Then there are the Memorandum of Understanding on the British-Olympic Balkans and the Letter of Understanding on the Issue of British-Olympic Italy. The latter has already been completed. Whether the former can be fulfilled depends on the British''s morals.


    Needless to say, the Russia-Olympic Treaty is nothing more than the continuation and expansion of the alliance between the two countries. The two countries have been in alliance for decades, and the two sides are each other''s most important allies.


    Not long ago, a treaty was signed with the Kingdom of Prussia, and the two countries opposed foreign forces to interfere in German affairs. This treaty will be published when the time is right. It is essentially used to deter British people, and it will not be secretive.


    Is this over? The facts prove that the Austrian government really loves toss, the Austrian and Spanish secret negotiations have ended, and the two countries have reached a consensus on colonizing overseas-the "Ossi Colonial Treaty" was released.


    According to the treaty, the two countries mutually recognize the sovereignty of their respective overseas colonies and must provide each other with help within their colonial activities, such as obtaining logistical supplies in the other colony ...


    Now that Austria does not have a colony, it seems that the Spaniards have suffered. In fact, the Spanish government attaches more importance to this treaty than Austria.


    There is no way. Spain''s decline in this era was so severe that the Sunburst Empire had left them. The British and French colonial empires stepped on their bones from the beginning.


    Now that the Austrian Empire is preparing to join overseas colonial activities, their soft persimmons are dangerous again, and they might be stepped on again.


    So why not choose to cooperate? Austria''s conditions were not excessive. It was only during overseas colonization that they needed to get supplies from their ports, not without giving money.


    This humble treaty was completed under the impetus of the Admiralty. It''s true that Persimmon is looking for a soft pinch, but Franz didn''t plan to lift the table as soon as he came up?


    If it wasn''t for Spain going all the way down, Franz would like to ally with them, stab France directly, and let them feel what a sandwich cookie is.


    Anyway, the shelf of the Spanish powers is still there. The declining Spanish Navy is a little stronger than the Austrian Navy.


    Not only Spain, but also the naval ministries of the two small countries, the Netherlands and Portugal, are paying attention, and negotiations are still underway.


    This is the price of post-admission. Borrowing the ports of these small countries as a springboard is more reassuring than using English and French.


    It was not easy to expand the colony. The first problem was logistical supplies.


    If you look at the map, you know that the geographical location of Austria is to open up overseas colonies. In this context, it is important to be able to purchase supplies nearby.


    Historically, the Russians ¡¯expedition to the Pacific Fleet was a negative example. Under the blockade of the British, they lacked effective supplies along the way, and they ambushed the Japanese as soon as they arrived.


    Franz naturally has to learn a lesson. In any case, it is not wrong to try to establish a good relationship with the colonial country first. Even if it is to grab land, it is a matter of standing firm.


    In addition, overseas colonies also need to learn from experience. Now Austria sends people to the colonies of various countries to gather information and learn their management experience.


    However, this way of gathering information is not very reliable. It can only see some superficial things, and deeper things need to be learned.


    Don''t look at how many experts and professors in later generations criticize the backwardness of the colonial management system every day. But in this era, it was possible to establish colonial rule, manage large colonies with a small number of people, and earn a lot of profits. This is a skill.


    If everyone cooperates, you can also learn more about them and learn from their successful experiences, so as to avoid losing ground just a few days after opening a colony.


    In the final analysis, overseas colonization is still for the benefit. If you have been trading at a loss, it is estimated that no one will participate in it soon.


    The admiralty was not working blindly, holding the signed treaty, and then asked the government for funding.


    According to the shipbuilding plan proposed by the Ministry of the Navy, the government has allocated 50 million shields of shipbuilding funds to build a naval fleet next to Britain and France within five years.


    This is not an exaggeration at all. In this era, the size of the navies of various countries was not large. Even the total tonnage of the British was just over 100,000 tons. As long as the total tonnage of the navy exceeded 10,000, that was the highest in the world.


    In terms of tonnage, the Austrian navy is second only to the four countries of Britain, France, and Russia. Obviously, tonnage is not equal to combat effectiveness. Austrian navies are all offshore navies. It is okay to run around the Mediterranean Sea, and the ocean industry may not sink?


    Who knows this? Anyway, there are a total of 18,000 tons of navy. From the perspective of Franz, this is a bean sprout navy, which is not as good as a battleship in later generations. However, the tonnage of naval ships in this era is relatively small, and this scale is not too small.


    Let''s put it this way, if the French suddenly broke out, they could also compete with the British to compete for the position of the world''s number one naval power. The gap between the British and French navies is not as great as that in later generations.


    At least the gap between tonnages is not that big. At the closest, the gap between the navy''s gross tonnages of the two countries was less than 20%. Theoretically, a sudden attack would not win.


    Anyway, everyone is a wooden warship, and the shipbuilding technology of each country has not widened much. It is still ten years before the birth of the world''s first iron armored ship.


    Looking at the shipbuilding plan in hand, Franz did not give face, and asked directly: "I remember last year, the Napoleon built by the French Navy was powered by a steam engine.


    You build a bunch of sailing warships, even when the wind is down, do you run past others when it is downwind? "


    Secretary of the Navy Philcos explained: "His Majesty, the French steamship battleship is costly to build and difficult to maintain. After full driving, an overhaul is necessary.


    Steam battleships did not show obvious advantages on the battlefield. Now the main force of navies in various countries is still sail battleships, and it is too risky to take the risk of adopting new technologies. "


    Franz did not care about him for so many reasons, and asked directly: "Can we build it with our shipbuilding technology?"


    Filcos thought for a while and said, "In theory, there is no problem. The steam engine is used as power on the ship. We have mature experience in building merchant ships, and it is not a problem to apply it to warships."


    Franz was too lazy to talk about it. The navies of various countries were terrible in this age. It is estimated that many people could not imagine that it was not the British but the French who led the naval technological revolution in this era.


    In 1849, the French took the lead in applying steam engines to warships, which opened the prelude to the navy warship power revolution. In 1859, the French produced the world''s first iron armored ship, ending the era of sailing warships. In 1863, the French would compress the air engines. Applied to the submarine, ending the human power drive and increasing the range of the submarine ...


    The technological revolution of the navy was the beginning of the French, and it still cannot change the status of their second-year-old second child. Later, it changed with difficulty. It is estimated that the French would rather stay the same and change from second to third, fourth, fifth ...


    Now the Austrian navy is undoubtedly also a representative of conservatives. It is technologically innovating. Just look at the Austrian navy''s military expenditures. They have no money for willfulness.


    This is where Franz wonders, aren''t new technologies first applied in the military and then promoted for civilian use?


    How come here, the other way around, so many Austrian steam ships in the Danube run again, why did the Navy never think of making a steamship battleship?


    Difficult to maintain? This can also be regarded as a reason. Why didn''t I see that steam merchant ships continued to use sail power because of maintenance difficulties?


    Franz said earnestly: "The navy should also pay attention to the use of technology. Even if you can''t promote technological innovation, others have achieved results, can you follow the study and use it?


    Otherwise, what''s the use of an outdated navy, no matter how large it is? On the battlefield, you can only be a target! "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Navy Secretary Philcos replied wryly.


    There is no doubt that the Admiralty''s shipbuilding plan had died at Franz.


    Technically speaking, it is not too difficult to build the original iron armored ship. As early as 1578, the Japanese created ironclad ships, that is, a layer of iron skin on warships.


    Franz didn''t want to build a bunch of sailing ships and use them as targets, although the naval battle in the Austrian navy was unlikely in the short term.


    He can''t make a epoch-making invention, but it is only a conceptual military technological innovation. Isn''t this difficult?


    It was only a few months after the French produced the armored ship that the followers appeared, and technical obstacles hardly appeared.


    The era when shipbuilding technology reflects the industrial level of various countries has not yet arrived. Now the shipbuilding technology of sailing warships is very mature, and there is not much difference in warship performance between countries.


    To think about it, Franz did not put forward the ironclad ship theory at first. This is not something the emperor should do. Even if it is to be done, it must be carried out in secret.


    Otherwise, William II is an example. He designed the warship himself and then sank directly into the water. This is not surprising if there is no problem. Are the German technicians all idiots? Don''t you know to remind the emperor?


    Franz will not give people the opportunity to take advantage of it. It is much better to secretly promote technological innovation. Failure is normal. Any new technological innovation is not a success.


    Success proves that under the leadership of the great emperor, Austria''s technological innovation has taken a step forward. As for the credit for invention, it is unnecessary as an emperor.


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 Chapter 163： Arms race

    The Navy''s shipbuilding plan was rejected by Franz, but the navy budget in 1851 increased by more than one million dongs to a height of 12.681 million dongs.


    The attitude of the Austrian government to the navy can be seen in general, but no matter how much it attaches, it cannot change the nature of Austria as a land power state.


    In 1851, the army''s military expenditure rose even faster, soaring to 612.62 million dongs. The large reserve strategy was officially launched. According to the plan, from now on, it will increase 200,000 reserves each year.


    The total military budget of the Austrian Empire in 1851 was nearly 20% higher than in 1850, and the pace of war was approaching.


    How could the actions of the Russian as a neighbor be concealed from the Austrian government? Not long ago, Nicholas I levied a war tax under the pretext of expanding into the distance.


    If there is no Russian-Olympic treaty, everyone may be skeptical and cannot determine the Russian war goals. Knowing the truth, the Austrian government has 99% certainty that the Russian-Turkish war is about to erupt again.


    That being the case, the Austrian government naturally has to follow up. How would Austria''s strategy proceed without the Russians breaking the situation?


    Thanks to the Russian actions, the Austrian government''s increase in military expenditures was not at all disturbed. In the eyes of the outside world, this is a normal reaction, and a neighbor like a bear should be vigilant.


    The situation in Europe has always been triggered and the arms race is contagious. Although Russia and Austria did not intend to provoke an arms race, everyone followed up.


    Governments have increased their military expenditures. The British have made an exception to the arms race. They have never participated.


    Not all countries are financially so good. The Prussian kingdom, which has financial difficulties, has not followed up this time.


    Frederick William IV was not a fool. Following the Russian-Australian arms race, the Kingdom of Prussia could not support it at all. Military expenditures have exceeded half of fiscal revenue, and if they increase, they will only go bankrupt.


    The French, who had the same financial difficulties, followed up. Although the French government had no money, but the private consortium had money, it was sufficient to borrow from the bank.


    This is the heritage of the old empire, with sufficient financial resources, which is why France, after Britain, has become the second industrialized country among the powers.


    The industrialization of Belgium was very close to that of the British, but their industrial system was incomplete and many industries did not exist.


    Although Belgium completed industrialization first, it still has less industrial strength than several powers, but it has advantages in some areas.


    Vienna


    The Prime Minister Felix said, "His Majesty, under the influence of the Russians'' preparations for war, except for the financial difficulties of the Kingdom of Prussia, for the time being, no action has been taken, and all European countries have begun to prepare for war.


    Just a week ago, with the support of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the French government passed the Expansion Act, and the French Army expanded another 50,000. After the expansion was completed, their total strength reached 436,000, second only to Russia.


    For our next strategy, the French threat has risen to the top, and we must be vigilant and ready to respond. "


    France has always been a traditional European power, and it has died for hundreds of years with the Habsburgs. The French army reached its peak in the Napoleonic era.


    Everyone is wary of the French. After learning of France''s expansion plan, the Austrian government immediately convened a cabinet meeting.


    Franz frowned, knowing that this was not a trivial matter, and the French threat could not be overemphasized.


    "How many garrisons are there in France?" Franz asked with concern.


    It doesn''t matter how many French soldiers there are, and they have a lot of colonies. They always need to be stationed. The key is to look at their local forces, which is a threat to Austria.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Before the expansion was 221,000, it is still uncertain after the expansion. The worst case is that all 271,000 troops remain on the homeland."


    Franz was relieved. After the Russians took action, Britain and France would certainly help the Ottoman Empire. Obviously, there would not be as many French troops left in the country.


    Since the reserve system is broken, it takes time for the French to expand its army before it can form combat effectiveness. This is the opportunity.


    What worries him most is the restoration of the reserve system by the French government and the return to Napoleon. The war mobilization mechanism that can recruit millions of troops at any time is the most threatening.


    Obviously, the military capabilities of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte are not bad. Otherwise, during the Franco-Prussian war, it would not be necessary to mobilize only 220,000 troops and rush to the Prussians, and they would be found in the ground with a force more than twice as much.


    Perhaps it was because the losers were too unjust. After the war, the French had been dissatisfied. The British provoked and France and Germany became deadly enemies.


    Franz asked uncertainly: "If the French were just using so much military intervention, should we be able to afford it?"


    Professional questions, but also professional answers.


    Franz thinks he still has a certain military level, and this level is mainly reflected in strategy. If it is specific to tactics, it is estimated that there are no problems in the battle below the command level.


    Now this kind of action is the battle of hundreds of thousands of troops. Marshal Radsky, the chief of the general staff, has more say. He has played against the French army at the peak and has personal experience.


    Marshal Radsky replied after thinking about it: "Your Majesty, the French army is not as invincible as Napoleon''s era. After so many years of consuming, the invincibility of the world is long gone.


    With comparable strength, we can have a decisive battle with the French.


    If we wait for the Bavarian Kingdom to repair the railway and then take military action, then within a week, we will be able to reach Baden and keep the French out of the country. "


    Since seeing the Austrian government''s railway network strategy, Marshal Radsky has discovered the huge military use of railways.


    Since railways can be used to transport goods, they can also be used to transport troops, and at the same time can effectively provide logistical support.


    The South German region is not a dragon-tannery, and Austria has operated in these regions for many years. Sending troops is almost a sweep, and nationalists are the leading party. It is difficult for these small states to resist.


    As long as the speed is fast enough, these small states will not be given the chance to collude with the French, and no major changes will occur.


    It doesn''t even take long, it only takes two or three months. After the political leadership has been leveled, these German states'' troops can change and join the Austrian army to resist the French invaders.


    With the support of the local people, Austria is invincible. France is no longer Napoleon''s era and can be pushed all the way.


    "Not only in the South German region, but also if the French intervene, it is also possible to work with the Kingdom of Sardinia in the Lombardy region and make us fight on two fronts."


    Marshal Radsky shook his head and said, "It doesn''t matter. They hit them. We hit ours.


    If France dares to send the main force to the Italian region, the big deal is not to fight the Italian region, we will go directly to Paris.


    In terms of distance, we are even better off. I don''t know if we can capture Paris, but we can bet against the French government.


    If we lose, we will be a Lombardy. If we win, the French will have to pay a lot. "


    Looking at the dispute between the two, everyone did not participate tacitly. This is exactly the effect that Franz wants. If there is no contradiction between the Army and the General Staff, he will be replaced.


    It has nothing to do with trust, this is the instinct of the emperor''s balance technique.


    If their companions are colluded, they will be deceived and concealed. It is not one or two emperors that have been suspended in history.


    It also can''t let people fight too hard. Everyone is busy fighting, who is going to do things?


    After thinking about it, Prince Wendy Schgrez retorted: "The French aren''t paperless. How can they be overcome in a short time?


    Once unable to conquer Paris, the war was at an impasse, and the French''s advantage in local warfare was manifested, and they could quickly mobilize hundreds of thousands of cannon fodder.


    These cannon fodder units have not been trained, but when defending the country, they can still rely on morale to make up for the lack of training.


    At that time subject to logistical supplies, we still have to quit in vain, and the lost Italy is difficult to recover. "


    Marshal Radsky reluctantly said: "Even if we can''t overcome Paris, we can make the French vitally hurt.


    They can concentrate their forces to defend Paris, and they will not be guarded in other areas. If they refuse to compromise, we will burn and plunder all the way and destroy their industrial and commercial system in the northeast.


    Others dare not say that millions of homeless refugees have been created, and these people have been urged to rob, plunder, and spread chaos throughout France.


    They are too busy in their own country. Can they withdraw their troops from Italy? Just a Sardinian kingdom still able to stop us from recovering the Italian region? "


    Sure enough, the old guys are all fierce characters. If this is the case, it is estimated that the French will not be able to recover their vitality for more than ten years, and Austria and France have become rivals.


    What if Franz chooses? Of course it did. Anyway, they have become enemies. What is the difference between doing 50 and doing 100?


    Revenge is revenge, who is afraid of who? It''s a big deal for the British to be grandchildren without challenging sea power. Austria''s geographical location determines that threats from the sea are almost zero.


    After laying down the French once, the army soul was hit. After the unification of the South German region, the Austrian Empire was completely reborn.


    Metternich became a peacemaker and said with a smile: "The two don''t want to be so angry. As long as we choose the right time and cause the established facts, the French are likely to acquiesce.


    They are not fools. If I invest 300,000 to 400,000 troops in the South German region, how can they risk sending troops if they do not have the same strength?


    Moreover, the French want to intervene in us. The best way to send troops is from Rhineland. Will the Kingdom of Prussia dare to excuse them?


    When we do, most of the Prussian kingdom will follow up. The French objected to our unification of the South German region. Would we like to watch the Prussian kingdom unify the North German region?


    They looked down on the land of the German Federation west of the Rhine, and a powerful Prussian kingdom was not in their interest.


    In the future, we will remain allies with Prussia in dealing with the French. "


    After listening to Metternich''s explanation, everyone looked happy. Persimmons are looking for soft pinch, bullying and fearing is the theme of this era.


    What the French wanted was not in the hands of Austria. Even if they intervened in the German regional unification, it was essentially for the benefit.


    Instead, the Kingdom of Prussia wanted to preserve the territory west of the Rhine and had to die with the French. Want to compromise? Do domestic nationalists agree?


    Franz said slowly, "Well, the French problem is over. The problem is the arms race in Europe. Our good neighbor, the Kingdom of Prussia, can''t support it anymore.


    It seems that this Pudan war has not been defeated in a short time, and it is difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to get out of difficulties in the short term, which is also a good thing for us.


    Judging from the current situation, the time for the Russians to wage war should be 1851, and no later than 1852. Should we upgrade the arms race? "


    There is no doubt that the only countries on the European continent that can threaten Austria are Russia, France and Russia. Now that the Kingdom of Prussia has fallen into a financial crisis and cannot keep up, at this time the escalation arms race is the three countries of Russia, France and Austria.


    Prime Minister Felix gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, we can bet that after the Russians provoked the war, British and French troops would intervene and the opportunity for war to unify the South German region appeared.


    Now to upgrade the arms race, first eliminate the Kingdom of Prussia and then say that if there is one less competitor, we have more chances of success.


    Lose the bet, it ¡¯s a big deal to implement the Balkan strategy first, how can you not lose! "


    How could it not be lost? In the eyes of Prime Minister Felix, not going west to Germany and running to divide up the Balkans was a loss-making deal.


    But in order to gain the support of the Balkans, he also cut out. The fighters appeared to reunite the South German region. Without them, they could only scratch the rabbit and go to the Balkans to make up for the losses.


    Marshal Radsky said with excitement: "Your Majesty, this risk is worth taking. If you lose, it will be tens of millions of shields. If you win, you will be South Germany!"


    It did lose, and the military expenditure of tens of millions of dongs. This is not a complete waste, as a result, military strength has been increased.


    The Austrian government is not an iron head.


    If the international situation is unfavorable and you cannot go west, you can go to the south to bully the Ottoman Empire and make up for the losses. Even if Russia really ran to the Far East to eat ice cubes, Austria would not go it alone.


    With this in mind, Franz had already made a decision.


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 Chapter 164： Everyone is preparing

    Franz made this decision as a last resort. The Austrian army had just repressed the internal rebellion, defeated the Kingdom of Sardinia, and by the way interfered in a papal state.


    Now he has hundreds of thousands of veterans who have seen blood. People with a little military knowledge know how valuable veterans with rich combat experience are.


    This means that the combat effectiveness of the Austrian Army is at its peak, no worse than the army of any country in this era.


    If this time is missed and the veterans who have seen the blood have retired, the combat effectiveness of the Austrian army will gradually decline.


    No matter how strict the training is, it is not as effective as letting the soldiers come to the battlefield. After winning several battles, he became a proud soldier.


    How could Franz give up such a big advantage? Moreover, the veterans of the Austrian military are old, and even if they do n¡¯t hit them, they wo n¡¯t even have the opportunity to use their residual heat.


    For example, Marshal Radsky has more than eighty people. Even if he is old and strong, Franz is not assured to let him go to the front line to lead soldiers.


    At this time, their group of old guys can still dispatch commands in the staff. If it takes another ten or eight years, Franz will have to accept the fact that the Austrian star is dying.


    This is a reincarnation, and it is impossible for any country to maintain its peak forever. If you do not complete the layout at this time, the risk will increase greatly if you do it in the future.


    This is not to say that there are no successors in the Austrian army, the problem is that the famous generals are all fought on the battlefield. Who hasn''t proven his general on the battlefield, who knows if he is really capable or talks on paper?


    In the case of uncertainty about the general''s strength, the best way is to fight a dead war, use national strength to delay the past, and not give the enemy a chance.


    At this point in the World War, it was proved that the Germans had the best generals in the world and the most famous men, but in the end they still lost. This was the case in both world wars.


    It is clear that Austria cannot have that advantage until the South German region is digested. Relying on national strength may crush Prussia, but if you want to crush the French, don''t dream anymore.


    The end result was that Austria''s military budget increased again in 1851, from the original 739.572 million rupiah, to 112 million dong.


    If such expenditures are not maintained, the Austrian government will have to give up for a maximum of three to five years.


    These increased military expenses are all for the army. The navy should not count on it. Whether it is going west to the German region or south to the Balkans, there is no opportunity for them to perform.


    The direct consequence of the increase in military expenditure is that Austria''s active forces have been expanded to 512,000. At the same time, civilians have also begun to form training reserves. This time the goal is not to increase 200,000 annually. In 1851, the reserve will increase by 350,000.


    If we add the existing 586,000 reserve forces, theoretically we have 936,000 reserve forces. In fact, this is not possible. Every year, the reserve force is 20,000 to 30,000 years old enough to withdraw from it.


    These reserve forces cannot be trained in a year. According to previous experience, after more than three years of training in the reserve force, they can compete with the recruits who have joined the army for one year.


    Of course, there must be a veteran belt inside, otherwise this time will be greatly extended.


    Young people who participate in reserve training naturally have preferential treatment. For example, exemption of agricultural tax on 3 hectares of land, and accidents during training can enjoy military benefits ...


    The sudden expansion of the Austrian government did not come randomly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also informed the Russians. Since everyone is an ally, these issues still need to be communicated.


    St. Petersburg


    After receiving a notice from Austria, Nicholas I knew that his strategic intentions had been exposed. There is no other way. How can the preparation for war be so secretive?


    This is not a mythical novel. From the expansion of military preparations, preparation of materials, and finally the start of the war, millions of people were involved. How could it be kept secret?


    Even if the Tsarist government used the Far East strategy as a cover, it would have no effect. The Siberian Railway has not been repaired, sending hundreds of thousands of troops to the Far East. It is estimated that it will starve to death on the way.


    Opening the map shows that the only place where the Russians can mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops to do things is the Ottoman Empire.


    Nicholas I asked in confusion: "Isn''t the Austrian government saying that it is necessary to cultivate health, and ca n¡¯t use force within ten years, why can''t they hold back so quickly?"


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell replied: "Her Majesty, Austria has come out of the civil war, and even because of the suppression of the insurgency, the government issued a sum and confiscated a lot of property.


    Our preliminary judgment is whether the Austrians are ready to take advantage when we attack the Ottoman Empire, whether it is the plot of the South German region or the Balkans. It is uncertain. "


    In a nutshell, he dare not say that the Austrian government made a fortune from the aristocratic family. If the Czar develops interest, he will be in trouble.


    The Russian Empire was also aristocratic, even more conservative than Austria. So in Russia it was propagated that the Austrian government seized the rebellious capitalists, and local nobles were taken over in the rebellion.


    Nicholas I said indifferently: "This is a good thing. When the Austrians move, they can also help us share a little pressure and see if the British can take care of it."


    Nicholas I had this proud capital. In addition to the constraints of the Vienna system, the reason why Europe has been stable in recent decades is that European countries have joined forces to suppress Russia and prevent them from expanding.


    Even if they were confident, they didn''t think they could single out Europe, so the Tsarist government in the Vienna era was quite peaceful.


    After so many years, the Russians could not bear it any longer. At this time Austria abandoned its previous position and agreed to their expansion into the Ottoman Empire.


    After the signing of the Russian-Olympic Treaty, the last yoke that hindered their expansion has been opened, and the tsarist government can no longer bear it.


    Allied with Austria, the Russians did not expect to receive Austrian military assistance, and Her Majesty the Tsar did not lack soldiers. Austria only needed to be a good nurse.


    This is the positioning of the Russians for Austria, and the alliance between the two sides is the same. Russia and Austria jointly suppress the Prussian kingdom in the east and the Ottoman Empire in the south.


    Whether it is Austria or Russia, there is no slight pressure on bullying the Ottoman Empire, and it is not considered necessary to form a coalition.


    In fact, in terms of geographical location, the two sides are not suitable for organizing coalition forces, which involves the issue of post-war share.


    Don''t think that you can do it with a secret contract. These loot have to be beaten by yourself to be more reliable. Otherwise, something happened on the battlefield. If you didn''t win the site you originally booked, was the original agreement still valid?


    If it was a site that was hit by one side alone, then there is no way to say, whoever hit it belongs to whoever. If they hit it together, everyone will contribute, and there will be controversy when the loot is divided.


    In order to avoid this situation, both parties have made an agreement to fight according to their sphere of influence. If they cross the border, they will be busy.


    Unlike the posterity of later generations, the tsarist government did not have the ambition to unify the European continent. What they wanted was to establish a consolidated continental hegemonic position.


    It is not because we do not want to unify the European continent, but we cannot do it at all. With the exception of ancient Rome, the European continent has never been unified.


    Napoleon who blew up the sky just expanded its territory, then supported the pro-French regime, and did not go to unify the entire European continent. Naturally, Nicholas I would not think that Russia has the power to unify the European continent.


    This is also a prerequisite for the establishment of the Russian-Austrian alliance. If the Tsarist government wants to unify the European continent and the Hungarian revolution broke out in history, the Russians will not help Austria to suppress the rebellion, but will instead take advantage of the opportunity to directly defeat Austria.


    ...


    The Russians don''t matter. The two sides are allies. They can ignore the expansion of Austria, but some people can''t help it.


    The person who knows you best is not necessarily your friend, but there must be your enemies. The Ottoman Empire is undoubtedly tragic. They are feuds with Russia and Austria.


    Watching the reactions of the two neighbours, the Sudanese government has become angry. Abdul Mejid dared to swear in the name of ***, these two neighbors were definitely uneasy.


    There is no way, whoever changes his position will think so. After all, they are hundreds of years old enemies. Who does n¡¯t know who? Russia and Austria are traditional allies, and they are traditional enemies. What''s the problem with them working together?


    Not to mention that the two came together, even one-on-one heads-up Abdul Mejd I could not bear it.


    Don''t think of reforms. The Ottoman Empire is a European power. The family knew their own affairs, and the core problems of the Ottoman Empire had never been resolved.


    On the surface, they are also a modern country. In fact, because of internal contradictions, the strength of the Ottoman Empire is just puffiness.


    Of course, their two enemies are actually not too powerful. Whether it is Russia or Austria, the strength shown on the outside is stronger than their true strength.


    Everyone is a typical example of foreign powers and Chinese powers, but the internal contradictions between Russia and Austria are suppressed, which is stronger than the Ottoman Empire.


    Unfortunately, even on the surface, the Ottoman Empire is much weaker. Compared with most of the small European countries, they are regarded as powerful countries, and they are "cupware" on the coffee table than any other power.


    Abdul Mejd I asked, "What do you say about English and French?"


    The Foreign Minister''s face sank. How could he know that the cable telegraph was not connected at such a long distance?


    However, Abdul Mejid I was not easy to mess with. Compared with other European countries, the Minister of the Ottoman Empire was the most insecure, and the Sudan was offended by the anger.


    "Your Majesty, no news has come back. But before, we informed the British that the Russians were preparing for the war, and the London government had already given a reply. Once the Russian-Turkish war broke out again, they would be on our side." Diplomacy The minister said with a hint


    This news made Abdul Mejd I''s nervousness a little better, but he was still worried about it.


    Even if the British support them, they can''t stand it? With one enemy and two, the Ottoman Empire at its peak said that there was no pressure, and now they really can''t stand it.


    "How are we preparing?" Abdul Mejd I continued to ask


    The Minister of War quickly responded: "Your Majesty, so far, we have expanded the army to 5.30 million, and it is expected to expand to 800,000 in the next three months.


    Once the war breaks out, we can mobilize another 300,000 troops, enough to cope with any unexpected situation. "


    If there were so many regular troops, the Ottoman Empire would not be crushed by the Russians during the Crimean War.


    As a long-established empire that has fallen, corruption, bribery, empty talk, and resale of military supplies ... Ottoman is no shortage of problems in this series.


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 Chapter 165： Strategic deception

    London


    Since the beginning of the European arms race, the British government has expressed close attention and is well aware of the movements of various countries.


    Foreign Minister Palmerston hurriedly said: "Through the information we have gathered, the Austrian government ¡¯s expansion should be directed at the Ottoman Empire.


    It''s just that a little has happened, and the Austrian government may have compromised with the Russians. If you want to stir up Russia-Austria conflict, it will not be possible in a short time.


    But there are more conflicts of interest, and no matter how good the relationship is, it will be destroyed. From the moment Austria entered the Balkans, the Russian-Austrian alliance was doomed ... "


    Prime Minister John Russell frowned, questioning: "Mr. Palmerston, I believe that the Russian-Olympic League will be broken sooner or later. But this time may be three years later, five years later, but it will never be now .


    Before their common enemy, the Ottoman Empire, Russia and Austria could cooperate closely.


    The seeds of hatred were planted hundreds of years ago, and neither the Russians nor the Austrians wanted to let the Ottoman Empire fall.


    In addition to hatred, there are more exciting benefits. The Russians liked the Black Sea Strait, and the Austrians liked the Danube.


    The Ottoman Empire was too weak, and was followed by two bandits. We just couldn''t let them fall now.


    It didn''t matter if the Austrians were plotting the Danube, but once the Black Sea Strait fell into the hands of the Russians, we lost a lot.


    I don''t think that a Constantinople can satisfy the appetite of the Tsarist government. After so many years of desire, they are going to be released now, absolutely shocking.


    Once the Ottoman Empire fell, the Austrians would annex up to half of the Balkan Peninsula, and the Russians would occupy the land along the Black Sea Strait.


    Not only will our interests in the Ottoman Empire be insured, but even our interests in the Mediterranean will be greatly affected, and even South Africa and India will be threatened by the Russians. "


    This is the point. The British need the Ottoman Empire to block the Russians. No one wants to be a neighbor with the Russians, and John Bull is no exception.


    By allowing the Russians to embezzle the Ottoman Empire and take control of this central location across Asia, Europe, and Africa, the situation was completely out of control.


    Palmerston explained with a somber face: "The Prime Minister, the situation is not so bad. No European country wants to see the Russians grow bigger, and this is the opportunity.


    Whether the Austrians and the Russians have reached an agreement, and where the bottom line is on both sides is unknown.


    One thing is for sure, the Austrians do n¡¯t want the Russians to grow. As old neighbors, the threat of the Russians estimates their feelings more accurately.


    Therefore, in this war that is about to erupt, most of them will just take advantage, and then sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, killing the Ottoman Empire with one stick is not good for them.


    The strength of the Ottoman Empire is not weak, as long as they can clearly distinguish the enemy''s priorities and focus on defending the Russian offense, we should be able to persist for a long time with our support.


    During this period, we can join forces with European countries such as France, Prussia, and Spain to intervene in this war. "


    This explanation is not satisfactory. From the current situation, the foreign policy adopted by the London government has failed.


    There is nothing wrong with directing Austria to the Balkans. The problem is that the unreasonable fur bears are going to break the game violently?


    Looking at the time for the Russians to prepare for the war, everyone knows that this war is definitely not a trivial matter. Coupled with an Austria who wants to find cheap, if there is no external intervention, the Ottoman Empire will be able to resist the past this time.


    The British have long known that the Russian-Turkish war is about to break out. Not only do they know that all European countries have this mental preparation.


    The friendly match between the Russians and the Ottomans has been played many times. Everyone has figured out the rules. Basically, a generation has grown up, and the two sides will play a match.


    This kind of friendly match is not always a decisive battle. In many cases, it is also a local war. Any excuse can be used to fight, and when the fight is almost over, the war is stopped.


    This can be seen from the preparation time. In general, the more fully prepared, the more intense the war.


    Beginning in the second half of 1849, the Russians were preparing, and there is no sign of it yet. The scale of this war is imaginable.


    Against this background, the introduction of Austria into the Balkans naturally exacerbated this chaos. If the Russia-Austria confrontation is okay, if Russia and Austria join forces, God cannot save the Ottoman Empire.


    Palmerston naturally had a headache. He knew that this situation would happen, and he was too lazy to control the Kingdom of Sardinia, which caused Austria to fall into the mire of Italy.


    Then the situation is much better now. Austria, which has no energy to expand, is definitely a vanguard against Russian expansion.


    This is an inevitable result. If no benefit is obtained, Franz will also oppose the continued expansion of the Russians.


    Not because of jealousy, but the need of national strategy. Everyone understands that the Russians are stronger, which naturally means that Austria has fallen relatively.


    John Russell thought for a while and said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can start acting now. In case Russia and Austria join forces to operate against the Ottoman Empire, they won''t hold on for long."


    At this time, the British were not ready to go shirtless. As for their pocket army, they will be swallowed up by the war before sending out.


    The point is that the gold medalist French has not returned, and Napoleon III has not yet been restored, and the parliament and the president are still in battle.


    The French government, which has been struggling severely, has no weight in speaking internationally. The commitments made by the French Foreign Ministry are difficult to fulfill.


    ...


    Paris


    The international change is a disaster for many people, but for Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas, it is an opportunity.


    The British needed a stable French government to play a role in the subsequent Russo-Turkish war and suppress Russian ambitions.


    At this time, besides supporting him, is there a better option?


    Can''t we always support parliament? They are not as efficient as a dictator.


    The restoration plan has been born in the Napoleonic school, and there is only a suitable opportunity to launch it.


    As for the issue of Austria''s expansion and preparation for war, like the British, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabba also believed that Austria was heading for the Balkans.


    In order to induce strategic misjudgments in various countries, the Austrian government is not just talking.


    Sending spies to the Balkans and being caught by the Ottoman Empire is just a trick. At the junction of Austria and the Ottoman Empire, the troops were only routinely operated.


    Austrian public opinion also turned up the old accounts of the Ottoman Empire. The Balkan strategy formulated by the military came up for discussion at a margin of difference.


    If you don''t know that Austria is going to avenge the Ottomans, it must not be Austrians.


    There are also various strategic materials, which are constantly being transported to Transylvania for storage. It seems that there is only one excuse for Austria to send troops to the Danube.


    To deceive oneself, to deceive oneself, Franz still understands this, everyone believes, are they afraid that the enemy will not believe it?


    Except for members of the Austrian Cabinet, only a few high-ranking generals in the military know the real purpose of the government, and most Austrians think that the government is about to go to war with the Ottoman Empire.


    In many official media, a thorough analysis shows that the Russian-Turkish war is about to break out. Austria can just pick up the cheap, and you can occupy the Danube River without paying too much.


    After this series of actions, Britain and France naturally thought that Austria would start the Balkans.


    The westward plan was completely covered up. The only action is probably that the speed of domestic railway construction has suddenly accelerated.


    Even the railway built by Bavaria has added a lot of enthusiastic people in the society to provide them with convenience.


    Many people are still urging the Royal Bavarian Railway Company to speed up so that they don''t delay making money.


    Austria''s strategic deception scheme not only deceived Britain and France, but also confused the Prussians. When it was determined that Austria''s goal was the Balkans, Frederick-William IV had done nothing but show envy and envy.


    There is no way. Russia and Austria will start the Ottoman Empire. No matter how envious they are, they will not be able to run over to share a piece of cake.


    Geopolitics determined the interests of the Ottoman Empire and had nothing to do with the Kingdom of Prussia. In that case, the Austrians would go with them if they wanted to expand. Anyway, there is no own interest in it. Of course, the Kingdom of Prussia does not need to follow up.


    Not only a few powers were fooled, but even the Swiss, who had been in a hurry for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief and determined that the Austrians were not going for them. The life and death of the Ottomans were not their business.


    Under the preaching of the media, it is well known that Russia and Austria are preparing for the obscure news of the Ottoman Empire.


    It doesn''t matter, it hangs high. The Europeans have turned into melons and are waiting for the show to begin.


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 Chapter 166： development of

    After being disturbed in 1850, the past was so silent. The seemingly ordinary year has had a profound impact on Austria.


    A large amount of foreign capital has flowed into Austria, driving the development of the domestic economy, and various factories have sprung up like mushrooms.


    The most direct impact of economic growth is the increase in government fiscal revenue. Although many industries have given preferential treatment for tax reduction and exemption, the government has also obtained a large amount of tax revenue in the upstream and downstream links.


    The industrial and commercial tax revenue in 1850 increased by 8% compared to 1849, which is more than 4 million dongs. It seems that this number is not large, but Franz is very satisfied.


    This is just the beginning. When the tax exemption period ends, it will be an explosion period of tax growth.


    Obviously, the benefits brought by the development of industry and commerce will not be limited to this point. The supporting industrial chain of enterprises will also develop accordingly.


    This is reflected in industries such as raw material production, product sales, transportation, catering and entertainment, which can be seen financially.


    In 1850, Austria''s economy grew by 18.7%, and the government''s fiscal revenue increased by 9.4%.


    This number is not high. After any country opens its markets, it will usher in high-speed economic growth, with examples of soaring 30-40%.


    However, in the same period of Europe, Austria''s economic development speed can be regarded as an absolute ride.


    There is no doubt that the dividends brought by economic growth have been directly invested in the military and have not been able to continue to be invested in reproduction.


    Of course, Franz did not dare to invest in reproduction. If it were not for the restrictions of communication and traffic conditions in this era, Austria''s fiery economic growth would have been even faster.


    This is not to say that rapid economic growth is necessarily a good thing. For a country, the most important thing is sustainable development. The economy has skyrocketed in the short term, and if the market has not kept up, then overcapacity cannot be avoided.


    Overcapacity means that a large number of goods cannot be sold, and they will rot in the warehouse. Rich companies can also cut production capacity for transformation, and weak companies will naturally have no choice but to go bankrupt.


    Businesses went bankrupt, the number of unemployed increased, and the purchasing power of the market continued to decline. Once again, the capitalists had to continue to reduce production capacity and layoffs. The vicious circle began and the economic crisis broke out.


    To some extent, this arms race has also prolonged Austria''s rapid economic growth. The army itself is a consumer group, and the expansion of the army is also expanding the consumer market.


    Now the fastest growing railway in Austria is the railway. Construction started in 1849, and now there are hundreds of bidding sections.


    The annual mileage of the railway has increased by 265 kilometers. Don''t get it wrong that this is not a new repair, but a railway that started in a few years, and it happened to be completed in 1850.


    The railway started in 1849 is still not visible to Mao. This is different from the railway. Road construction can be constructed by pouring a section of road, and railways are different. Unless a section is completed, even if the track is paved, dare not run the train?


    However, in 1852, it is estimated that some sections of the plain area will be open to traffic, and whether it will be put into operation in advance. Only the railway company knows this issue.


    This little problem, the Austrian government will not bother, these private railway operations are self-financing and have nothing to do with the government.


    To encourage everyone to build railways, the Austrian government also announced a tax exemption. Starting from the establishment of railway projects, no railway operation tax will be levied in the next ten years.


    If you want to make money, repair the road in advance to operate it. Delaying the construction period is not enough to live with your wallet.


    Taking advantage of the hot environment of the railway, the Austrian government has packaged a large number of railway lines to private railway companies, and the demolition costs can be borne by the government. The prerequisite is that the railway construction rights must be started within one year and within ten years. To open to traffic.


    According to Franz''s knowledge, the Austrian government has so far cheated and the total length of the railway routes sold has exceeded 40,000 kilometers.


    God knows how many bad projects will be left in the end, and the government will not lose anyway. Even if you take over the bad project later, isn''t it cheaper than building from scratch?


    The railway companies are also clear about these problems, but the hot market will deceive people''s eyes, and Austria''s economic growth will also deceive many people.


    Coupled with the convulsion of financial consortia, investors'' ambitions have also been fueled. Many speculators are thinking about selling the stock when they reach the highest point, and then make a lot of money.


    If you want to drive up the stock price, naturally you need to make a beautiful report. If a railway company has only a few hundred kilometers of railroad, you can''t attract many people if you brag about it.


    If there are thousands of kilometers or even tens of thousands of kilometers of railroads, then there is no need to brag, someone will give you a blueprint for your development.


    Making money by railway is only one aspect. After controlling the railway network in some areas, even if you invest in other industries, you can use the transportation network in your hand to squeeze out your peers. A conceptual business empire has emerged.


    In the hottest era of European railways, there may be four or five railways operated by different companies between the two cities to compete directly in the market.


    The Austrian government is fairly polite, at least it has not authorized the same road section to different railway companies, which has made many people see the opportunity.


    Is there any more profitable business in the world than a "monopoly"? Even if it is a railway line with low economic value, once a market monopoly is formed, it will also make a lot of money!


    Franz won''t admit that he is using everyone''s flicker capitalists to invest in railways. Monopoly management is possible, which avoids the waste of resources caused by market competition. As long as it does not affect the development of the domestic economy, Franz does not mind the emergence of monopolies.


    If the freight is too high, which affects the domestic economic development, then the person who made the rules can also modify the rules, such as: Price Bureau, Railway State-owned ...


    The Austrian government will never tell investors about these discordant topics, otherwise how could the British consortium be fooled over?


    Americans have done things, and Franz doesn''t mind copying them once. No matter how much, you can repair the railway first and then talk about it. After the completion of the railway, there is no use value, then you can consider turning over your face.


    In Franz''s view, the highest profit of public facilities projects in previous lives in Hong Kong must not exceed 15%, which is a good policy.


    If the Austrian government copied it, people should be very supportive, right? As for the railway companies, 15% of their profits can also make them very nourished.


    When investors will be able to recover construction costs, this question is unknown. Anyway, the investors in the front have made money, and the followers in the back have always been unlucky.


    The development of the railway has naturally stimulated the steel industry. Every steel company has expanded its production capacity and is preparing to have a cup of wine in the next feast.


    In order to effectively integrate resources and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises, the Austrian Ministry of Industry ordered in March 1850 to merge 7 state-owned steel companies into the Austrian Steel Group.


    The first giant steel company in Austria with an annual output of 12,000 tons of raw steel and 184,000 tons of iron was born. Art processing, it is an annual output of 200,000 tons of steel, so the world''s first steel group was born.


    Whether this is the world''s first steel group is still to be verified, but it is an indisputable fact that it becomes the first steel company in Austria. Half of the steel capacity of the entire Austrian empire lies in this group.


    In this era, countries with steel output of more than 100,000 tons worldwide only had single digits. Countries with more than one million tons were British.


    If not everyone stayed at this level, the Austrian media would not dare to brag about it. Generally speaking, journalists in this era are still polite.


    After the merger, these steel mills began to divide their labors. According to the geographical location of each place, give full play to their own resource advantages to integrate production capacity.


    Simply put, it is based on the quality of the iron ore that all that is suitable for steelmaking is used for steelmaking, and those that are suitable for ironmaking are used for ironmaking. Do not engage in mixed production mode.


    The core is to bring together the core technologies of several companies and use their strengths in industrial production. At the same time, a smelting technology research and development department was set up to promote technological innovation.


    According to the plan, the production capacity of the Austrian Steel Group will be increased to 240,000 tons in 1851, to 320,000 tons in 1852, and to exceed 450,000 tons in 1853 ...


    These plans are not random, they are made entirely according to market needs, how to grab orders without expanding production capacity?


    The construction of the railway network in Austria, but a big piece of fat, the relevant companies did not want to take a bite.


    Calculated based on the use of 60 kilograms of steel for a one-meter railway, 60,000 kilograms of steel will be consumed per kilometer, which means that the Austrian railway network plan will consume more than two million tons of steel.


    Such a good opportunity, if steel companies do not expand production capacity, it will be brain flooding.


    In order to support steel companies, the Austrian government has decided not to draw profits from this newly formed group in the next five years, and has also injected a million dongs for technological innovation.


    Not only are steel companies, many related industries are desperately expanding capacity, and Franz is also making a lot of money.


    Don''t look at small things like sand and gravel. In fact, anyone who has worked in engineering knows that the profits of these inconspicuous things are not low at all.


    According to preliminary estimates, light concrete pouring for each kilometer of the railway will consume more than 100,000 tons of gravel aggregate, and the stone needed for the thick layer of gravel above is an astronomical figure.


    With any large amount of goods, profits also go up. These humble little things are actually no less profitable than steel plants that produce railroad tracks.


    But most of the time, it is scattered in the hands of countless retail investors, and it seems inconspicuous. Franz just used prophets to make advance arrangements and carry out monopolies.


    Of course, he would not admit the monopoly. If you don''t believe it, you can check the contract between the railway company and the Austrian mining group, which can prove that the monopoly operation does exist.


    It''s just that those who know the information will not say that the media will not even report.


    External explanation: The Austrian Mining Group is only an agent. These mines are distributed under the names of dozens of companies. In order to avoid vicious competition, we have formed a group and negotiated with the railway company.


    That''s right, the truth is, in order to avoid being pushed down by railway companies, everyone joined together. Haven''t you looked at the last transaction price, is it almost the same as the market price?


    If there is a monopoly, it will definitely increase the price. Since there is no substantial price increase, it is not a monopoly.


    What lay down to make money was finally felt by Franz in 1850. In this humble business, he earned an annual profit of 1.23 million dong.


    This is just the beginning. With the advancement of railway construction, he can lay down to make money for a long time to come.


    Unfortunately, the construction of the railway has been completed, and the wild gravel mines in the wild will no longer be sold. If you want to make a lot of money, you have to wait for the construction of the highway network. Judging from the current situation, there is no need to look forward to the next 30 to 40 years.


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 Chapter 167： Rich to do business

    Salzburg, inside a hotel. Austrian Federal Railways executive Motrich is mobilizing a conference for technicians.


    "Listen all, the board has made a decision, and within the next year, we will connect the railway to Adenin."


    On the construction site, there weren''t a few Svens, and Motrich didn''t say anything, and he simply said the task.


    He is only in charge of administration and management, not from a technical background. After spending more than a year in this project team, he is very clear about the progress of the project.


    I am afraid that the progress requirement of the headquarters is difficult to complete. However, as a qualified manager, he knew that he could not withdraw from difficulties.


    The board of directors has made a decision. No matter how difficult the problem is, he must also try to complete it. This is a matter of attitude.


    If there is no actual action, just shouting for difficulties and incompleteness, then where is his value reflected?


    Private companies are very realistic. If there is no value, he can jerk. In this issue, his weight is not as important as the technical staff below.


    Technologists in this era are treasures. No matter which project they put on, they are indispensable talents. Administrative personnel are different. There are still a lot of people inside railway companies.


    Salvador, the chief engineer of the project, said politely: "Mr. Motrich, with our current construction progress, it is good to be able to complete this task within two years. This is a planned period in advance. It is impossible to complete it in advance ! "


    In the construction of this section of the railway, nominally Motrich is responsible for overall management, but technically El Salvador has the final say.


    Motrich had no control over El Salvador, or he dared not intervene. He is a clever person who does n¡¯t understand, he just does n¡¯t understand, and knowing that blind command can easily lead to problems.


    Now that construction tasks are suddenly raised, it is normal for technical leaders to object. But Motrich was not unprepared, and explained with a smile:


    "Mr. El Salvador, the solution is always thought out. Although you are missing something, I am in charge of coordinating with the head office, but the task must be completed on time.


    In the following days, everyone will be lucky to sacrifice a rest day. Please rest assured that the company will not treat everyone badly.


    Here I assure you that as long as you complete the task in advance, the bonus you receive will never be lower than the current salary.


    No, just complete the appointment on time. I go to the head office to apply for you, if it is less than this number, I will pay for it myself! "


    Motrich''s performance was successful. Many problems in this world can be solved with money, and speeding up the construction progress is naturally no exception.


    The two-year construction task will be completed in one year. There will be no problems with the two-year salary distribution. Everyone does the same job, and the labor cost budget of the railway company has not increased. Now is the time to be short of people, and Motrich is quite sure to get the money down.


    A raise could soothe most technicians, but El Salvador still shook his head.


    "Mr. Motrich, no one doubts your character. The problem now is that it is too short. We have started construction from both ends to the middle.


    If you want to increase the progress, unless you divide the current bidding section into two and divide it from the middle section again. This requires not only additional labor, but also mechanical equipment. Our technical staff is also insufficient, and the management difficulty is greatly increased. "


    Motrich thought for a while and said, "These problems can be overcome. Presumably you also know that the state has issued laws in order to speed up the railway construction process. Starting from the railway project, no tax will be levied on railway operations within ten years. .


    We started construction in 1849 and it is expected to be completed in 1854, which means that our duty-free operation time is only 5 years.


    Federal Railways is a listed company. The headquarters has to consider the opinions of shareholders. Now everyone hopes that the railways can be put into operation sooner.


    If we can complete the construction of the subgrade in section 5 in 1851, the track can be laid in 1852, the relevant equipment can be installed, and the trial operation can be carried out in 1853.


    Being able to put it into operation a year in advance will inevitably bring a lot of profits to the company, and you will also get generous returns. "


    "Profit" is only one factor. More importantly, the Austrian government requires the railway company to speed up the construction of the main line. The reason is that Austria is preparing to go to war with the Ottoman Empire and use rail to transport logistics materials.


    For this reason, there is no way for everyone to refuse. What''s more, the government hasn''t paid no compensation, and this is how the tax exemption came for ten years.


    As for fighting the Ottoman Empire, why this railway linking the Kingdom of Bavaria must also be speeded up is not the point.


    The main point is that Her Majesty Franz spoke in person. Since he said that it is the national main line to speed up the construction progress, it must be the national main line.


    Could it still be that for this issue, the conditions are not up to the Majesty the Emperor?


    In the end, the management of the railway company decided to focus on accelerating the construction of the main line and suspending the branch sections that are ready to start.


    ...


    This year, railway technicians are in demand. In order to retain talent, Federal Railways also took out some stock options as bonuses and distributed them to these technicians.


    Although the amount in everyone''s hands was not much, the effect was very good, with their own shares in it, and there was no desire to open the railway in advance.


    El Salvador thought about it and said, "I don''t have any opinion on the company''s decision, but Mr. Motrich, you have to help me solve these problems.


    There is also too many casualties in our construction process at the moment, you better be able to restrain those managers so that they don''t do too much. "


    The so-called management staff are, of course, the thugs invited by the railway company. Now these free laborers are really "fast workers". They are cheaper and cheaper, but they are not very easy to manage.


    Everyone wants to hang around, as long as no one is staring, they will work hard, and even escapes happen from time to time. If it weren''t for the army to watch, there would probably have been a riot.


    Although the army sends people to guard, it does not send people to help them manage. In order to speed up the construction, the management staff hired by the railway company is naturally a whip + stick to serve.


    This makes Salvador, whose morals have not been completely lost, unaccustomed. Of course, he is not a Virgin, but just to mention it, he also hates such chaotic elements.


    Motrich said with a smile: "There is no problem. There is a shortage of labor. I will report immediately. There are still in the warehouse of the machinery and equipment company. I will send someone to pick up the goods directly.


    I will report the shortage of technical staff to the head office. However, Mr. El Salvador, there is a shortage of technical personnel everywhere, and the headquarters are digging people all over Europe. Don''t have too much hope. "


    Yes, there are technicians from European countries in the railway construction team in Austria. For strategic security needs, these people cannot be key designers.


    This is what Franz asked for, mainly when the British exported railway standards overseas. In this regard, many private goods were caught, and many countries were pitted.


    All Austrian railway companies now adopt the same approach. Insufficient technical staff, let the engineer bring apprentices on top.


    Anyway, according to the drawings, as long as one year and a half at school on site, you can chair simple technical work. Experienced engineers guide and arrange tasks every day, and then check and accept.


    Basically, the construction of a section of railway was completed, and the apprentices were almost out of school. Railroad engineers in this era basically came this way, but a small number of people graduated from school.


    Looking at his morale, El Salvador nodded wryly. With the addition of new construction lines, the task of his chief engineer is even heavier.


    The mode of transportation in this era is horse riding. People who can''t ride horses can''t eat this bowl of rice. It''s going to be a hundred and eighty kilometers every three minutes.


    On the contrary, the technical staff under his command should be more relaxed and follow the action of the large army, instead of running for three days and two ends.


    This is the disadvantage of an insufficient number of engineers. If all these tasks are left to the people in charge, he will not rest assured. Basically, when it comes to technical difficulties, El Salvador has to preside in person.


    Since the beginning of the 19th century, European railway construction has just begun. By 1850, the total number of railways already in operation throughout the European continent would not exceed 15,000 kilometers.


    Engineers with rich experience are naturally scarce talents. Under this background, as soon as the construction of the Austrian railway began, major wars broke out.


    For El Salvador, it is painful and happy now. The heavy workload means high pay.


    For example, while he is the chief technical engineer, he is also responsible for the main technical guidance of the construction at both ends, so he can get two more salaries.


    Now add two more construction sites. If the company does not send someone to help him share the pressure, it also means that he can increase two more salaries, which is a total of five salaries.


    If it weren''t for the good salary, he would have been stubborn, and how could he accept such a day and night job?


    Such good days are rare, and with the bonuses promised by Motrich, once the task is completed, El Salvador is equivalent to getting a salary of ten years in a year.


    After all, such as El Salvador are only a few. It is impossible for a railway company to send engineers to help. After all, a person''s energy is limited, and he can barely support it in the early stage. At the later stage of construction, he will not be busy at all.


    However, one to complete two or three people''s work tasks, often in railway construction.


    Capitalists are not philanthropists and cannot always be so generous. Now that they are irreplaceable, they are naturally treated favorably. Once they can be replaced, their good days are over.


    El Salvador is well aware that once the railway construction is complete, they are ready to get out of the way.


    When a railway company operates, it does not need so many experienced engineers, and capitalists will naturally choose cheaper ordinary technicians to be responsible for the later maintenance of the railway.


    Even after the supply of engineers exceeded supply in the later period, even if they did two jobs, they could only get a salary.


    The relationship between supply and demand in the market determines the price of goods. The same applies to the human resources market. Capitalists pay high salaries when there is a shortage of people, and of course they have to find ways to make up for it.


    In general, they are in a good time, just in time to make money. After this village, there is no such store.


    How long such good days are, El Salvador does not know. If possible, he hopes such days can last longer.


    He even had the idea of ??going to the Ministry of Railways to find an errand. Although the treatment was not so good, the victory was stable and decent.


    As night fell, El Salvador lay on the bed, lit a cigarette, got up deeply, and couldn''t sleep for a long time.


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 Chapter 168： Tobacco and Wine Monopoly System

    After entering 1851, the situation in the Near East became increasingly tense. Russia and Austria are staring at the Ottoman Empire, and the Sudanese government invites Britain and France to mediate the conflict.


    Whatever the Ottoman Empire paid, let alone. The problem now is that the French government is busy fighting, and the British alone cannot scare Russia and Austria.


    In the eyes of the British, the core of this crisis in the Near East lies with the Russians. As long as they do not do things, it is easy to persuade Austria.


    With this judgment, the British-Russian negotiations have begun. There is no doubt that the British do not think that the problem can be solved at the negotiating table. The main purpose of launching this negotiation is to delay time.


    The London government and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte have joined together, and in response to the increasingly severe Near East crisis, the British have decided to support Napoleon III''s seizure of power.


    The British wanted to delay time, and the Russians were not ready. Negotiations started in this situation.


    Vienna


    The Austrian government is discussing the British-Russian negotiations, which affects Austria''s next strategy. In case the British linger on the bear, the westward strategy will be ruined.


    Metternich analyzed: "The conflict between Britain and Russia has a long history, and the conflict of interest between the two sides is very serious. From the Near East to the Far East, the focus of conflict between the two countries is everywhere.


    Unless one of them can make a major concession, conflict between the two countries is inevitable.


    The current crisis in the Near East, mainly caused by the Russian core strategy, has been prepared for so long, and now it is difficult for them to stop. "


    After the decline of the Ottoman Empire, a voice appeared in Russia, swallowing this old empire, and inheriting all their heritage.


    Because the appetite was so great, the Russian plan was naturally resisted by various countries. Although not able to swallow the empire, the Russians still got enough benefits in the last two Russian-Turkish wars.


    Perhaps it was too difficult to swallow the Ottoman Empire in one breath, and the Russians set two small goals to complete this plan step by step.


    The first step is to control the Black Sea, south to the Balkans, and occupy the two straits;


    The second step is to firmly grasp the right of protection of the Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire, and then cannibalize the Ottoman Empire.


    The core of the first step of the strategic plan is to occupy the two straits. Only by grasping this golden channel can the strategic security of the Russian Empire be guaranteed, and there is no need to worry about being blocked by the Ottoman Empire.


    This is also the first step for the Russians to go to the ocean, which is a core part of his marine strategy.


    However, the most crucial step was signed by the British as early as the London Strait Convention in 1841.


    The results of the Russians'' struggle for half a century were lost, and the Tsarist government of the right to protect Orthodox Christians would never let go. The trigger of the Crimean war in history was religious contradictions.


    Now that Russia and Austria have formed an alliance, European powers have joined forces to suppress Russia''s diplomatic situation, and the French are no longer in the state. If they do not use this opportunity to occupy the two straits, the Russians will have no chance.


    The crisis in the Holy Land happened to provide the Russians with sufficient excuses for war. The reason why they have not started yet is that they are preparing for the war.


    Do n¡¯t the Ottoman government know these questions? Obviously impossible. As an old enemy, the Ottoman government has never relaxed its vigilance towards the Russians.


    The problem is that even if they knew everything, apart from being passively challenged, they could only expect international mediation.


    Initiatives did not exist. The Russians were not ready for war. The Ottoman Empire was also not ready for war.


    They have a large number of troops in name, and they also look strong. But my family knows their family affairs. On the surface, the powerful Ottoman army is actually just a flower.


    Whether they fight against the Russians or against Austria, they both counsel. This is not a phrase of government corruption and inability to cover the past. The gap in national strength cannot be bridged overnight.


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "It is inevitable that the Russians will take action. Now we are not sure whether they will take action in the second half of this year or if they will drag it into 1852.


    Not only is it impossible to determine the time of the outbreak of the war, but also how long this war destined for a large scale will last is also unknown.


    The most worrying thing is whether the British and French will participate in the war. Even if they participate in this war, how much power will they give up.


    Before these issues can be determined, any action we take is risky. Now we have to find a way to control the risk within a certain range. "


    This is the difference between a large country and a small country. When developing a strategy, a small country does not need to consider the aftermath problem. It wins everything, and if it loses, it ends directly.


    Austria is not the same. As long as you do not blindly come, even if you fail once, you also have a second chance to come again, and it is necessary to control risks in advance.


    Marshal Radsky shook his head and said, "If the risk is to be controlled, after the outbreak of the Russian-Turkish war, we can only wait for the escalation of the war. We cannot move until the French do not send troops.


    What if the French do not participate in the war? Are we going to give up this plan? "


    The Prime Minister Felix said affirmatively: "It depends on the determination of the British. As long as they are willing, there will be a way to pull the French together."


    This conclusion is the same as Franz''s. Who called Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was based on the British?


    Historically, he himself was a severe phobic patient, and he was often associated with British people. During his administration, the French government and the British hard-top were hardly seen.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The key to the success of this strategy is to keep secrets. A sudden attack on various countries has caused established facts and forced British and French recognition.


    As long as the plan is not exposed, the initiative is in our hands. When to do it or not, it is up to us.


    After the Russian-Turkish war broke out, whether the British and French will participate in the war is not a matter we can control, but presumably the Ottomans are more anxious.


    Engaging Britain and France in the war is their only option to escape the crisis. If necessary, let the Ottoman Empire know that our goal is only the Danube. "


    To deceive the Ottomans, Franz did not have any psychological pressure. If he was told that the Austrian government had no interest in them this time, it would be unbelievable that the smallpox fell into the Sudanese government.


    It is better to expose a false message and convince the Ottomans that the Austrians have a much smaller appetite than the Russians who want to swallow them.


    With a clear distinction between the primary and secondary enemies, the Ottoman government has few options. Being bitten by Austria is nothing more than skin ringworm. If it is bitten by the Russians, it will be semi-disabled to die.


    ...


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, in order to cope with the next war, the Ministry of Finance recommends the implementation of a monopoly on tobacco and alcohol in order to raise more funds for the war."


    Austria has a war funding, it is enough to unify the South German region, but it is not necessary to face interference from various countries.


    The Austrian empire was also a big business and had long passed the risky stage. Franz also doesn''t like taking risks. It is impossible to run a war silly with only a few months of war funding.


    So from the beginning, the strategic plan made was to take into account the intervention of the great powers, and the worst situation was to start a war with the three countries at the same time.


    Of course, this is based on the case of Russia-Olympics. If he was singled out, Franz was not so reckless, nor was the Austrian government confident.


    The side with more soldiers always has to take advantage, especially if two-line operations or even three-line operations may occur.


    With more troops, military expenditures will naturally be large. It is necessary to raise as much war money as possible.


    The most direct way is to collect a war tax. Unless the war has broken out, Franz will not do it, but he is a ruler.


    "How much income can be added after the tobacco and alcohol monopoly system is implemented?" Franz asked with concern.


    After thinking about it, Karl replied: "Based on the current situation of domestic economic development, after the implementation of the tobacco and alcohol monopoly system, annual revenue can be increased by at least 35 million dongs."


    In the case of the original fiscal revenue, it can also increase 35 million dongs in revenue, and the profit of tobacco and alcohol can be seen as average.


    "Prime Minister, what do you think?" Franz asked


    35 million dongs is enough to impress Franz. Deep down, he has agreed. Now asking the Prime Minister''s opinion is that the cabinet is responsible for implementing this plan.


    Prime Minister Felix replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, special circumstances can be treated specially, and the government will do ideological work for the capitalists, and they must understand."


    Obviously, everyone''s bottom line is so high. In order to increase the financial revenue of 35 million dongs, everyone does not mind sacrificing the interests of some people.


    Capitalists with damaged interests can''t figure it out, this issue is not important anyway, and they have no political right to speak anyway.


    Historically, the Austrian government has implemented a salt and tobacco monopoly. However, Franz Franz, in the previous livelihood bill, included salt with food as a necessity.


    In order for the people to fill their stomachs and not run to rebellion, the prices of these necessities of life are strictly controlled by the government.


    In the case that the price cannot be increased, including salt in the monopoly will not increase much income, so the Ministry of Finance naturally chose another wine with higher profit.


    These two items are not necessities of life, even if the price is a little bit higher, smoking and drinking less is also good for your health.


    This is the true idea of ??Franz. Although he also smokes and drinks himself, this does not prevent him from guiding the people and developing a correct lifestyle.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "In this case, then the government will legislate to implement the tobacco and alcohol monopoly as soon as possible."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Felix replied


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 Chapter 169： Admission to France

    On March 21, 1851, the Tsarist government appointed the Duke Alexander-Menshkoff as special envoy, and went to Constantinople to negotiate with the Ottoman government.


    After hearing the news, the diplomatic community was uproar. Duke Alexander-Menshkoff served as Governor of Finland, commanded wars with Persia and Ottoman, served as Commander of the Black Sea Fleet and Minister of the Navy.


    As the core figure of the ruling clique of the Tsarist government, Duke Alexander-Menshkov served as the special envoy for negotiations, which is enough to see the Russians'' attention.


    This emphasis seems to be a signal to the outside world that the Russians want to resolve the issue through negotiations.


    However, considering that the Duke of Menshkov was a member of the main battle faction and also commanded the last Russian-Turkish war, it seems that this is another demonstration of the Ottomans.


    Before heading to Constantinople, the Duke of Menshkov went to Sarabia to review the troops stationed there, and then to Sevastopol to review the Black Sea Fleet.


    Even Russia did a landing exercise, the target of which was really Constantinople. After the exercise was completed, on March 12, the Duke of Menshekov took the warship Thor to Constantinople.


    Menshekov was not a qualified diplomat. He himself despised diplomacy and etiquette. As the backbone of the main faction, he opposed all compromises and concessions to the Ottoman Empire.


    Franz is not optimistic about the Constantinople negotiations. The Russians have such an appetite that the Ottoman Empire can still compromise.


    While the Russians and the Ottoman government were negotiating, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also not idle, and diplomatic negotiations with the Ottoman Empire were also started, but Franz did not pay attention to this negotiation and directly authorized the station in Constantinople Minister Messer is in charge.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    It was a windy afternoon and Franz was fishing. It seemed that he was lucky, the fish just didn''t bite the hook.


    In contrast, the neighboring father, Grand Duke Carl, has harvested three, the largest one weighing three pounds. If nothing else, this unlucky egg fish will probably appear on the table tonight.


    The maid''s clear voice sounded: "Your Majesty, Mr. Metternich asks for a meeting."


    "Take him to the gazebo, I''ll be right there." Franz said lightly.


    After speaking, Franz put down the fishing rod and said to his father and a few brothers not far away, "You go on, I''m going to work."


    Grand Prince Carl blurted out without thinking: "Go, unlucky boy, may God wish you good luck!"


    Franz was stunned, and he wanted to say "fish is bad." However, when you think that Austria does not have this proverb, everyone cannot understand it.


    Good education allowed him to filter out his father''s words, but just glanced fiercely at a few younger brothers who were laughing and watching it.


    It seemed to remember the days when he was dominated by horror homework. A few little guys were very knowledgeable about the time and smiled, and Franz left with satisfaction.


    Uncle Carl, didn''t break, can''t you clean up a few little farts? Based on the principle that Lele is inferior to Zhonglele, Franz directly copied the pain he had experienced to several younger brothers.


    There is nothing left. One person is stared at by more than thirty tutors. There will always be endless classes and homework.


    Franz is a good brother, and he directly covered the education funding. European nobles attach great importance to their children''s education, and no one helps them in this matter.


    Then, the three little guys turned into obedient children. They were not learners. They surrendered to the evil brother decisively for the good life under the blue sky and white clouds.


    Otherwise, they are still struggling with books, where can they come to cultivate the aristocratic temperament (fishing and playing).


    Perhaps to Grand Duke Carl, Franz was really an unlucky one. What can the Emperor do? There are unfinished business affairs every day, and even on vacation there will be things coming to my door.


    Franz never commented on his father''s views. If he has any ambition, he is sitting on the throne now.


    According to Grand Duke Carl, it is more comfortable to eat, drink, and play as an emperor.


    Under this concept, many times Archer Carl''s look at Franz is mercy.


    Franz couldn''t do anything about this. It can''t be said that without your own efforts, you, the Habsburg family of rice bugs, will not have rice to eat anymore.


    ...


    "Your Majesty, the news has just come. The French have intervened in Jerusalem, and the Catholic Church hopes for our support."


    The news brought by Metternich made Franz only lament the power of historical correction. But careful analysis, this is also an inevitable result.


    If Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas wants to be restored, it must get popular support. The current holy land crisis is a trouble to others, and an opportunity to him.


    Not only can you take the opportunity to increase France''s external influence, you can also get the support of Catholics. How can you reject such a good thing?


    As for the consequences of doing so, it is nothing more than offending the Russians and Ottomans. He is not afraid of others because he is afraid of fur. Anyway, the German Federation is blocking it. Can the Russians not be afraid of it?


    The attitude of the Ottomans can be ignored. The current Ottoman is no longer the Ottoman, and any European power can step on them.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "So, the French have already entered the stadium. It seems that the Russians are in trouble. I am afraid the Russian-Turkish war is not easy to fight.


    But this has nothing to do with us. Since the French have already acted in Jerusalem, with their strong strength, we certainly don''t need our help. Just give them verbal support. "


    help? It is impossible for the French government to intervene in Austria. But when Louis-Napoleon-Bonabala gained popularity, how could it be possible for Austria to join him in diluting his "merit"?


    Metternich frowned and said, "Your Majesty, things are not so simple. Not only the Russians are troublesome, but we are also troublesome."


    Franz hesitated for a moment, but he didn''t find anything to do with Austria.


    Metternich explained: "His Majesty, the French intervened in this conflict, which means that Louis-Napoleon-Bonabba was ready to seize power, and it will not be long before we can hear his restoration disappear.


    At that time, an absolutely pro-British government will emerge. In international affairs, Britain and France will further deepen cooperation.


    A bipolar pattern has emerged in the world, the Russian-Olympic Alliance and the British-French Alliance. With the outbreak of the Russian-Turkish war, the contradiction between the two major alliances will deepen and even go to war.


    Britain and Russia have geographical advantages, and the possibility of a full-scale war between the two countries is not high, at most it is a local conflict.


    However, we are different from the French. Under the contradiction between the two major alliances, Austria and France are likely to have a direct war in the future. "


    Franz froze, and Metternich''s analysis made him wonder who was the traverser.


    He also considered the possibility of war between Austria and France, but he always thought that it was the Italian issue. Now it seems that the contradiction between the two major alliances is the cause of the future Austria-France conflict.


    In this context, Austria has only two paths to go. Either join forces with the Russians and wreak havoc on the French in the ensuing war. Without this thug, the British will persuade.


    Either do nothing and wait for the conflict between France and France to escalate. The French are jealous of the Rhineland region, and it is not just a day or two. With the deepening of industrialization, the Prussian government has paid more and more attention to this land, and the possibility of concession is almost zero.


    The power of German industry in later generations was huge, and the contribution of the Rhineland region was huge. The mineral resources here were indispensable and irreplaceable for the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Is it possible for the two countries to compromise? Franz can clearly answer-impossible, don''t look at the history of Bismarck''s repeated promises to cede the Rhineland to the French.


    In the end, the Prussian government still preferred to take military adventures and fight the French, and did not really give up this area.


    This is the future of the Kingdom of Prussia. From the beginning of industrialization, the Prussian government has realized the importance here. If the Kingdom of Prussia abandons this area, the Ruhr industrial zone will be cold.


    Franz frowned and said, "It looks like we can do nothing now. The French''s fall into the Russo-Turkish war is very good for our strategy of going west.


    Once the westward strategy was completed and the South German region was integrated, the power comparison between France and Austria changed. Even if there is a war in the future, we have a good chance of winning. "


    This is not Franz''s confidence, but the fact. The integration of Austria in the South German region is definitely not a slight increase on the surface.


    Many people overestimated France in this era. It was the shadow that Napoleon swept across the European continent and left everyone''s heart behind. Ignoring today''s France, he was not France of that year.


    Whether in comprehensive national strength or military combat effectiveness, they are not the first powers that tremble the world.


    Metternich had phobias. As long as war broke out with the French, he was pessimistic, as if Napoleon was back.


    Franz was powerless in this matter. Metternich was a politician who came from that era and personally participated in the anti-French war. Napoleon was cast out of his heart. There was no solution at all.


    Fortunately, the performance of the Austrian army in the past was not too bad. The two sides fought with each other and were not taken away by the French. The generals who came from that year did not advise.


    The military hardliners, led by Marshal Radsky, were very dissatisfied with the defeat of that year and wanted to find a chance to recover it.


    If it weren''t for the military''s toughness, Franz would actually counsel. Who made the performance of the later Austro-Hungarian army leave him a wasteful impression?


    Franz, who has personally understood the Austrian army, is very clear that the Austrian Empire is definitely not equal to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Whether in the morale of the army or in the training of soldiers, it is much stronger than the Austro-Hungarian period.


    Metternich shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, a constant internal fighting in France is indeed not a concern. But once Louis-Napoleon-Bonabah is restored, the internal fighting in the French government will be suppressed.


    At that time, we must consider the situation of the joint promotion of France and France. As long as we put enough pressure on them, the two countries will likely reach a compromise. "


    Franz was shocked that if Austria merged with the South German region, the strength would change dramatically.


    Then both France and France will feel threatened. In order to resolve this threat, as long as one side makes a concession, it is not impossible to join hands to give Austria a hard time.


    As Franz shook his head again, this question was considered too early. The French were very proud, and it was almost impossible to give them concessions to the Kingdom of Prussia without experiencing failure.


    To be sure, even if they won Austria, the French would not have allowed Prussia to unify the German region. So is it necessary for the Prussian government to take this risk?


    If Faul is singled out, or Puol is singled out, the Russians may watch a show and use their strength to weaken Austria; if the French-Prussian franchise joins forces, as long as the Russians do not want to fall into isolation, it will become inevitable.


    The French are far away and cannot feel the threat of the Russians. The Kingdom of Prussia is not close at hand. Maybe in the end, Austria was beaten by the Franco-Prussian forces, and the Kingdom of Prussia was destroyed by the Russian-Olympic forces first.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Looks like we''re going to converge a little bit next time. It''s going to be a lot of trouble if we are to be jeopardized by all countries."


    Whatever alliance it is, speak with your interests. Once conflicts of interest occur, turning pages is faster than turning books.


    To avoid the worst, Franz chose to pretend.


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 Chapter 170： Loli Growth Plan

    Constantinople


    Negotiations have begun on the fate of the three empires, with Russian representative Alexander Menshkov, Austrian representative Mestersee, and Ottoman Herder Glepasha.


    The three of them started to fight, and a gunpowder battle full of gunpowder began. The reality is just the opposite. The negotiations between the three people are very harmonious, at least in the early stage.


    Except for the gloomy look of Heldgelpasha, the atmosphere of the negotiations was harmonious, at least the negotiations between Menshekov and Mestese were very smooth.


    The contents of the Russian-Olympic Treaty have been agreed upon. Now when it comes to the scene, it is difficult to think of disharmony.


    The Ottomans attempted to take advantage of the conflict of interests between the Russians and Austria in the Balkans and to divide the strategic goals of the two countries into bankruptcy.


    Representatives from Britain and France who participated in the mediation were dumbfounded. The **** tripartite talks clearly made it clear that the Russians and Austria had negotiated together to slaughter the Ottoman Empire.


    Less than a morning''s work, the Russian representative Menshekov reached a consensus with the Austrian representative Mestese, and the two countries divided the sphere of influence of the Balkans.


    The angry Ottoman representative is furious, but everyone is a civilized person. Even if the Ottoman Empire is divided up, it is impossible to speak directly?


    Now Russia and Austria are saying: divide the business and trade circle, avoid vicious competition, and help the Ottoman Empire join civilized society at an early date.


    It is true that it joined the civilized society, but not as the Ottoman Empire, but after being annexed by the two countries, it became a member of the civilized world.


    Helder Glepasha said with a somber expression: "Two of you, your kindness is ours. The Ottoman Empire does not need your help!"


    Myshkov responded with a sneer: "It doesn''t matter. Your country doesn''t need this kind of help now, it will soon.


    For world peace and stability, as the leader of the civilized world, the Russian Empire has an obligation to help the Ottoman Empire advance. "


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, which has been manifested here to the fullest. Even Britain and France are inclined to the Ottoman Empire. On the issue of the Balkans, Russia and Austria still have greater say.


    "You, you ..." Herguele was furiously speechless.


    It''s not a day or two for the Russians to be embarrassed, and it''s hard to accept that they are so explicit on diplomatic occasions.


    In particular, a "leader of a civilized society", which angered the representative of the United Kingdom, Joseph Edward, who asked tit-for-tat:


    "When did your country become the leader of the civilized world, why don''t I know? Do you know?"


    Everyone present wanted to laugh and was forced by diplomatic etiquette. It was very painful.


    How is it possible to recognize the Russians as the boss of the civilized world? Except for the Russians themselves, no one in Europe has ever recognized it.


    If you put it another way, say, "as a member of the civilized world", we can still accept it.


    The leader of the civilized world still forgets, even if he is an ally with the Russians, Mestsay cannot support the Russians on this issue.


    Diplomacy has never been a strength of the Russians, and the Russians have made a lot of jokes in diplomacy and don''t care about it again.


    Myashkov, who was caught talking, became ugly for a moment. Did n¡¯t everyone say that when foreign politics were announced?


    Whether English or French, during the colonial aggression abroad, they were all leaders of the civilized world. Of course, the Russians followed the times.


    It''s a pity that these words don''t matter in private. If they get formal diplomatic occasions, there will be problems.


    Now that the words had been said, Menshekov could only survive. "As the number one power on the European continent, he is naturally the leader of the civilized world."


    The representative of the United Kingdom, Joseph Edward, sarcastically said, "Her Duke, you forgot to add the word army. By the way, remind you that the standard of judgment in a civilized world is not force, it is a barbarian approach."


    Menshkov said angrily, "Who are you calling a barbarian, I will fight you!"


    ...


    Looking at the arbitrated Menshekov, Mestese shook his head helplessly. He was really powerless to speak of the Russians'' representation in the use of force.


    But he had to help the aftermath, otherwise the whole martial arts would be staged soon.


    "If the two are dueling, it is still time and place to change. Otherwise, we will have a long history with jokes in the history of diplomacy."


    Taking into account the gap in force, Joseph Edward decisively chose to give up, and gave a cold drink: "Huh!"


    Menshekov is also not a fool, but he was forced into the corner by the British, and he simply recklessly, anyway, Russian diplomats and people are not dueling one or two.


    Of course, dueling with people in such formal diplomatic occasions has rarely happened in this century, and duke-level duels have never happened, and Menshekov does not want to be the first person.


    However, the tradition of dueling still prevails in Russia, and even Pushkin, the father of Russian literature, died in peace. It is worth mentioning that Pushkin is also a member of the Russian Foreign Ministry.


    The smell of gunpowder was so strong that negotiations could not proceed. Anyway, everyone is not in a hurry, and the expectations for resolving contradictions through negotiations are not high. After a few days of rest, let the fires go and then continue the negotiations.


    ...


    Vienna


    Franz, who happened in Constantinople, is naturally unknown, at this time he was busy welcoming guests.


    As a neighbor, the Bavarian government has been very alert to Austria. After seeing Austria''s expansion, the Bavarian government became worried.


    Even if they think Austria''s idea is in the Balkans, they also want to restore the relationship between the two countries as soon as possible and remove possible threats.


    Queen Sophie advocated marriage between the two royal families. After Franz''s political delay, he did not reject the Bavarian royal family''s proposal, but gave the answer for several years.


    Worried about the long-dreamed Bavarian royal family, she simply asked Princess Helen to visit this aunt. Of course, it wasn''t just her who came alone, but also the younger members of the royal family, including the famous Sissi in later generations.


    As the protagonist, Franz naturally gave his mother a face and presided over the welcome banquet in person.


    Europeans developed earlier, and frankly, the two sisters grew very well. From the perspective of words and deeds, Princess Helen should have received a good court education, and Princess Sissi''s performance was much worse.


    Do not think that in the name of a princess, they are real princesses. If they are in the monarchy of the East, they can only be counted as virgins.


    Their father was a prince of the royal family, and he had been related for more than three generations. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for them to marry Franz, and the Bavarian royal family does not have this idea.


    The reason for all of this is that Queen Sophie, her mother and Princess Helen''s mother are sisters, and have a very good relationship since childhood. Long before Franz succeeded, there were proposals for marriage.


    In contrast, Princess Sissi was tragedy. Her biological mother was only a palace maid. After the hostess hung up, she counterattacked the upper rank.


    This is also one of the reasons for the tragedy of Princess Sissi in history. Her sister, Princess Helen, is the niece of the Empress Sophie, and she is naturally favored. She was half-headed and obviously could not expect Queen Sophie to have a good complexion.


    That''s it. The Austrian court is also disciplined. The contradiction between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law cannot actually affect the status of the queen.


    However, Princess Sissi was rebellious and out of step with the court rules. She often did something beyond her status and made the royal family criticized.


    This time, the Queen Mother naturally intervened and disciplined, and the conflicts between the two sides gradually accumulated.


    In the later period, the voice of criticism was getting louder and louder. The Vienna court held that Princess Sissi was not qualified to raise the next generation, and Queen Sophie had deprived her of the right to educate her children.


    On these issues, the original owner naturally made a decision that he thought was correct, but in fact did not play any role.


    Of course, this problem cannot be solved even by changing anyone. Unless Princess Sissi''s character is completely changed, tragedy is inevitable.


    If the contradiction between mother-in-law and mother-in-law can be reconciled, the issue of children''s education can also be solved by the father. Then the political pot is very deadly.


    Especially on the issue that prompted the birth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, her queen, while gaining the support of the Hungarian people, also stood on the opposite side of the Austrian people.


    As soon as her queen''s voice became mainstream in Vienna, she knew how difficult her situation was.


    History and film are totally two concepts. The tragedy of the protagonist is not so much caused by the court, why isn''t it caused by herself?


    The rules of the Vienna court protected her while restraining her. Without these rules, she is probably the first queen to be abolished in Austria.


    Looking back at history, Franz made no comment. While enjoying your own convenience for your own convenience, you have to pay for it.


    Prior to the political marriage, Princess Sissi''s parents did not hold any office and have moved away from the center of rights.


    On the surface, the idyllic life seems very good. In fact, Duke Maximilian was forced to stay away from big cities due to economic difficulties.


    When I was a child, I lived freely, in other words, my family was in financial difficulties and could not afford a tutor. I could only go to a public school to attend school with others. It was naturally convenient to skip classes.


    Just look at Franz. A student is stared at by dozens of teachers and wants to skip class and dream! Do you know that as soon as you skip class, the teachers will take a group vacation?


    Don''t think that nobles are very rich. How can they maintain the expenses of the big nobles if the royal family like them is far away from the power center for a long time, and they are not engaged in production?


    This can also be seen from the shabby dowry of Princess Sissi. The dowry obtained as a queen was not enough for Franz to spend half a large banquet.


    Princess Helen can be well-educated, and of course her aunt''s funding is indispensable. After all, Empress Sophie has always been in charge of the family''s economic power. As a near branch of the royal family, Grand Duke Carl''s income is not low every year.


    Queen Sophie asked with a smile: "Franz, what are you thinking? Are you mesmerized?"


    Franz casually found an excuse to fool: "No, I just thought about the negotiations in Constantinople."


    Empress Sophie laughed, "Is that right? There are guests today, so please leave these questions after the banquet!"


    Anyway, she was very satisfied with Princess Helen''s performance. The only regret was that her birth was a little lower, but that was her niece.


    "Okay, mother!" Franz laughed.


    In any case, the mother''s face is still to be given. Franz invited the two little cousins ??to dance once, and they went out to talk about life.


    In fact, nothing was done. Franz simply did not like to attend such aristocratic banquets. Every day being beaten up by people around, it will be boring if time goes by.


    Next, there were two little loli in the Vienna Palace.


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 Chapter 171： Nations about to disappear

    Constantinople


    Alexander Menshkov, the Russian representative who lost his face at the negotiating table, was quickly found, but with some unsightly means.


    On April 2, 1851, Menshekov visited the Sudan and, with a very domineering tone, ordered the Sudanese government to remove the pro-British and French foreign minister Fouad and to be replaced by the pro-Russian Rifat.


    Facts have proven that brutal methods are often the most direct and effective. Under pressure from the Russians, the Sudanese government compromised.


    Menshekov told the world in actual action who was the boss in the Near East. Politicians from various countries collectively lose their voices, and everyone will have a headache in the face of an unruly player.


    The faced British and French countries will naturally not be reconciled, but in the Near East, their right of speech cannot be compared with the Russians, even lower than Austria.


    Without waiting for them to take action, Menshekov submitted a diplomatic note to the Sudanese government, accusing the Sudanese government of unfair treatment of the Orthodox Church, requiring the two countries to sign an agreement, and the Russian government to manage the Orthodox Christians. .


    Unfair treatment is unavoidable. In fact, the Sudanese government has relaxed its religious policy in this era in an attempt to eliminate religious contradictions in the country.


    Unfortunately, this contradiction has continued since the establishment of the Ottoman Empire. It cannot be solved by a single government decree, and the Russians'' intervention has made the situation more chaotic.


    ... (specific religious issues, omit 10,000 words)


    Russian demands have touched the bottom line of the Ottoman Empire. If this condition is agreed, it means that more than a third of the population is left to the Russians.


    Britain and France also could not tolerate such an expansion of the sphere of influence of the Russians. At this time, the British realized that war was inevitable.


    London


    After the negotiations of Constantinople were passed back, the British government was considering how to choose in the subsequent Russian-Turkish war.


    Foreign Minister Palmerston thought for a moment and said, "His Prime Minister, if you want to suppress the ambitions of the Russians, it is not enough to win over the French. We must have the support of Austria.


    When necessary, we can organize European coalition forces to work together to curb the Russian ambitions. "


    John Russell shook his head and said, "Mr. Palmerston, the question of organizing coalition forces is on hold. We all know that things are not so simple.


    On the issue of Russia, European countries have different attitudes, and many countries have no real pain. It is almost impossible for them to work together to combat the Russians.


    Let''s talk about how to draw Austria together. If we can pull them together and join forces of the Three Kingdoms, we can suppress the Russians in the Near East. "


    Palmerston analyzed: "The intelligence returned from Constantinople shows that the Russians and Austria have reached a compromise. The specific conditions are not yet clear.


    Now that the Russians have recognized Austria''s sphere of influence in the Balkans, in return, Austria also supports the Russians'' ambitions for the Ottoman Empire.


    This compromise does not mean that the contradictions between the two countries on the Balkan issue no longer exist, but is temporarily suppressed by common interests.


    With Russian appetite, even if the two countries reach an agreement, they will eventually break up because of conflicts of interest. These issues cannot be ignored by the Austrian government.


    The old fox of Metternich will stand by the Russians this time, which also marks a change in the national policy of the Austrian government.


    It seems that the collapse of the Vienna system has dealt a heavy blow to the Austrians, and now they are no longer trying to balance Europe. In this regard, we have lost an ally in continental policy.


    As a neighbor with the Russians, keep awake at all times, and taking a nap can mean danger. The Austrian government is now preparing for disaster.


    Dividing up the Balkans is just superficial. It is more the Austrian government that feels threatened and is unwilling to continue to bear the responsibility of blocking the Russians.


    Wanting to hold the Russians by provoking the Russian-Turkish war and gain time for domestic development, the expansion in the Balkans was only incidental. "


    At this time, the London government had regretted the collapse of the Vienna system. After the collapse of the Vienna system, they could indeed get rid of restrictions and intervene in European affairs, but the results were not ideal.


    From supporting the Kingdom of Sardinia to the present crisis in the Near East, the London government has achieved almost no decent results in diplomacy.


    The situation in Europe is now more complicated and involves a lot of energy. On the contrary, in the era of the Vienna system, the European continent is balanced and stable, and they can rest assured to expand their forces abroad.


    In this respect, the Vienna system also achieved the supremacy of the British Empire.


    The Minister of State asked in doubt: "Mr. Palmerston, according to your judgment, is it impossible for us to win Austria?"


    The Austrian empire has always been on the front line of resistance against Russia. The two countries have not become enemies.


    Such confrontation is obviously not conducive to the development and growth of Austria. The government ¡¯s energy is exhausted by its neighbors. Where can it develop itself?


    Before the collapse of the Vienna system, the Austrian government had asked the British for help and asked the London government to pay for the system, which was rejected by the government at the time.


    The British suggestion was to let the Austrian government carry out social reforms, and after the social reforms were completed, they would have money.


    Facts have proven that after the completion of social reforms, fiscal distress can indeed be reversed. But the current Austrian government is no longer interested in the Vienna system.


    I worked hard for European balance by myself, but the biggest beneficiaries under the system were making a lot of money on the side, and no one would rest in their hearts.


    Palmerston thought for a while and replied, "It depends on the Russians. If they can threaten the Austrian government, then we can bring Austria over."


    The same is true in history. Austria''s defeat was not because of the temptation of British and French interests, nor the conflict of interests in the Russian Danube Basin. The most important thing was that it felt the threat.


    For their own strategic security, it is normal to betray their allies. Even if Franz was changed, when the Russian showed too much strength to threaten Austria, he would also choose to jump back.


    The same is true of the Russians. If Austria is too strong to threaten them, it will become an enemy.


    ...


    Since the passage of the military expansion bill, Austria has set off a wave of military participation. The allure of land is huge, especially since the heroes of the last war have taken the land as an example.


    The last time the soldiers joined the army, they had better luck. They had to go downwind from beginning to end. They could not understand the cruel nature of the war. Even if it is cruel, it is for the enemy.


    This time the expansion of military preparations, he almost said that he would fight the Ottoman Empire. If it was two hundred years ago to attack the Ottoman Empire, everyone''s first reaction was definitely fear. Now everyone has victory in their eyes.


    Who made the Ottoman Empire decline? Can Austria and Russia join forces to win Ottoman?


    The risks are small, and the returns are generous, which naturally makes people rush.


    Not to mention ordinary people, even the nobles are trying their best to enter the army to serve, and the war is doomed to victory.


    This kind of opportunity is not easy to meet. I missed this opportunity and I do n¡¯t know when the next foreign war will be.


    In front of the enlistment point, a long line has been lined up. The idea of ??"giving fame but taking it right away" is very popular in continental Europe.


    In this era, if you want to get ahead, it is the best shortcut to make military achievements on the battlefield. Especially for the people at the bottom, this is almost their only way to a high society.


    In the last war, many reserve officers and soldiers also shined. To many people, even if they can''t enter the regular army, entering the reserve is a good choice.


    Austria''s military status is very high. Even reserve soldiers are respected.


    A young officer looked at the long line and sighed, "There are a lot of people coming today. It seems that our standard of recruitment is still possible."


    A middle-aged officer next to him gave him a dissatisfied glance, and said, "Welston, you have a lot of emotions out there, and you just organized a test for me.


    Remember that this time the Austrian language will be given priority admission, so that after the army is over, I still have to train them. "


    "Yes, Major!" Wellston replied immediately.


    Austria has not issued a clear language exclusion bill, but the government, the military, companies, and other institutions, everyone tacitly accepts the priority to be able to use the Austrian language.


    In folk sayings: "Your connection is not in the language, do you want me to assign you an interpreter?"


    This is the most realistic problem. The language is not communicated and communication is unchanged. After the birth society, finding a job becomes the first problem.


    Even nationalists have to accept this social reality. It ¡¯s hard to find a job without learning Austrian.


    Want to take care of yourself? Sorry, the employment agency in Austria has the right to freely choose the required talents, and the government must not interfere at will.


    After three years of promotion, although the Austrian language has not achieved universal popularity, most people in the city have mastered the common language.


    This scene can now be seen in many parts of Austria. In order to do this, the Austrian government also paid a lot of money.


    Especially when the promotion was just launched, it was also resisted by many nationalist elements. Unfortunately, they were out of luck and happened to catch up with the Great Revolution, and the troublemakers were harmonized.


    What makes them most angry is that after the Austrian government reversed measures, not only did it not arouse public anger, but the situation in the country quickly improved.


    Up to now, all schools in Austria are dominated by Austrian, and other languages ??are treated like foreign languages. They are elective courses and are paid elective courses.


    People are realistic. They do n¡¯t take the entrance examinations, they do n¡¯t need to find a job, they have to pay extra money for study, and slowly everyone pays no attention. The keywords of nationality and independence have also faded out in everyone''s lives.


    Not long ago, Franz also ordered the ban on all non-Austrian books and newspapers in the country.


    Many people think that this will cause social unrest, but the reality is very humiliating. Except for some experts and scholars sipping, ordinary people simply don''t care.


    Nationalism also needs propaganda. It has cut off the propaganda channels. Who knows what this is?


    Under the suppression of the government, it quickly became an underground thought. If you want to spread, it depends on the actual situation. Since the reform of the education system, young students have stopped playing with them.


    Without the second squad, the combat effectiveness of these people was greatly reduced. Stand up against the government? If you dare to do this, you have already gone in. Where can I get a chance to go now?


    Fikvena, a Hungarian writer and one of the representatives of Hungarian nationalism.


    It is just that he belongs to the moderates and opposes all violent revolutions. He has not followed Kosut''s independence, and has even published articles repeatedly criticizing the atrocities of the Revolutionary Party.


    This kind of non-threatening existence is naturally not washed away. He is very sad lately, even more so when the Kingdom of Hungary was divided.


    For a nationalist, Hungary is acceptable without him, because he does not exclude being an Austrian, but without Hungarian national language and writing, he can''t help it.


    Not long ago, the host of the Hungarian Forward newspaper was suspended. Although this influential small newspaper has sold less than a thousand copies per issue, this is also the cause for which he is striving.


    What makes it even more difficult for him to accept is that the Hungarian Ethnic School, established by Earl of Estefan Szechenyi, also includes Hungarian as a paid elective course, which is no longer the language of instruction.


    Now that he is going to fight with the school leaders, he can''t let the count''s efforts drain, and at this moment he hates the revolutionary party headed by Kosut very much.


    If it was not for the rebellion of 1848, the Kingdom of Hungary would still be the Kingdom of Hungary. Under the leadership of Count Eastvan Szechenyi, they could also carry out social reforms and build an ideal Hungarian society.


    There is no such thing as history. After losing their leaders, their group of Hungarian reformers has become a loose sand, and many people have been compiled by the Austrian government.


    If nothing else, Fickavenna will accept the goodwill of the Austrian government soon, and now he wants to work hard for his dream.


    "Headmaster Engels, why do you want to cancel Hungarian?" Fikvena asked.


    Mr. Engels explained: "Mr. Fikvena, you should know that since the establishment of the Hungarian National School, it has been maintained by external donations. We only charge a small amount of tuition.


    In the past two years, the donations we have received have been greatly reduced, and the school''s funding has been in trouble. Since one year ago, the salaries of teaching staff have not been paid on time.


    In order for the school to survive, we have to accept education funding from the Austrian government.


    According to the provisions of the Austrian Ministry of Education: In schools that receive government funding, Austrian language is the only specialized language for primary and secondary education. "


    In this way, Engels has spoken to many people. The actual situation of the school is worse than what he said.


    Learning one more language will undoubtedly take up a lot of study time and affect the performance of other homework. Many parents propose to the school to cancel Hungarian.


    Don''t talk so much about them, they only care about the entrance examination. The probability of going to college in this era is inherently low. For the future of the next generation, many people can no longer care so much.


    "Is there no other way?" Fickavenna asked with a frown.


    Engels sighed and said, "Mr. Fikvena, his arms are not over his thighs. After the events of 1848, the Austrian government was very vigilant against nationalism. In the fields of culture and education, comprehensively promote integrated education.


    This is a national policy formulated by the government. Unless they can be trusted again, this suppression will not end. You know this is impossible. "


    Rebellion, revolution? They are no strangers to these things, but this is not their strength. Everyone has a family, who is willing to take risks?


    Moreover, unlike today, the domestic economy is growing rapidly and the social order is stable. The people have no incentive to revolution.


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 Chapter 172： Only benefits eternal

    No money is a big problem, even though Fickavenna is not a low-income writer, she is also unable to solve the problem of school funding.


    Fundraising? Studying the reasons for the establishment of the Hungarian Ethnic School is harmonious. Now it is impossible to raise funds.


    This has something to do with the Great Revolution of 1848. Most of the people who strongly advocated the promotion of Hungarian languages ??tended to be Revolutionary. These people almost met God or were fighting for Austria''s railway cause.


    Most of the people who have escaped the calamity are moderates. These people are usually cautious and small in number, unable to afford the expenses.


    The Hungarian language took shape after ten centuries of evolution. The origin is very early in the 9th century AD. In the Middle Ages, there were already 800 vocabularies, mainly from Turkic languages, Caucasian languages, and Romani, Slavic, and German borrowed words.


    The Hungarian language revolution was launched in 1836, and Hungarian languages ??in later generations were basically formed at this time. In 1844, Hungarian became the legal language of Hungary.


    Most of the Hungarian aristocrats come from the German region. Many of these aristocrats can speak Hungarian, but few have learned Hungarian. Hungarian is mainly circulated among the people at the bottom.


    Against this background, Estefan Szechenyi established the Hungarian Ethnic School to promote Hungarian language at the upper and middle levels.


    If history has not changed, this language school will blossom in Hungary and lay the foundation for the later Hungarian national culture.


    This is also one of the reasons why later generations Stefan Szechenyi became "the greatest man in Hungary".


    In fact, he has made many contributions to Hungary, such as: establishing academies of science, establishing aristocratic clubs, promoting the abolition of slavery ...


    But history is not if, under the butterfly effect of Franz, the great Hungarian nationalist saw God in advance.


    The tree fell apart. Without this leader, the remaining nationalists became a piece of sand, and with the suppression of the Austrian government, many speculators retreated from the national movement.


    With the change of the social situation, nobles and capitalists have been reluctant to let their children continue to learn the Hungarian language. They are worried that this educational experience will reduce the chance of the next generation entering the university, and it is natural to talk about donations.


    Without the support of the gold masters, these schools are naturally in trouble and have to accept the security of the Austrian Ministry of Education.


    Pez, Hungary''s once most glorious city, has now fallen. Due to political considerations, the Austrian government did not allocate funds to rebuild Budapest after the war and is now split again into two cities.


    The aristocratic clubs that were lively in the past are now deserted. Stepped into the door and looked at the few acquaintances scattered inside, most of the rest were raw faces. Fickavenna''s fiery heart had cooled down.


    Even if time has passed for three years, there is still no way to recover here. As the former capital of Hungary, the local aristocracy was greatly injured, and many ancient nobles disappeared.


    I was able to gather so many people today because it was because Hungarian celebrity Liszt came to perform and everyone came to his fame.


    Don''t look at many people, but few people are willing to raise money for ethnic schools. If it was all the way, Fickavenna would not know it, after all, this nationalist modest circle is not big.


    The drunken life of the drunkenness and the golden light is still as if nothing happened. Fickavenna didn''t say anything in the end, and the scholar''s arrogance did not allow him to go down.


    The government established Austrian as the universal language and announced the abolition of dialect newspapers. These people did not respond; the abolition of dialect education in schools did not impress these people.


    I don''t know when Fickavenna accepted the "dialect".


    Of course, there is nothing wrong with dialects. Hungarian is mainly concentrated in the Hungarian region, and less than one fifth of the entire Austrian empire is used.


    A gorgeous middle-aged man came over and greeted, "Fickavenna, come and have a drink!"


    Fickavenna held up the wine glass in his hand, touched the middle-aged man, and took a handsome sip, saying, "Hanks, I haven''t seen you in a long time. What are you doing?"


    Hanks smiled and said, "It''s true that I haven''t seen it for some days, and it''s been stocking recently. It''s no secret. The Vienna government intends to operate on the Ottoman Empire and is stocking strategic supplies.


    How about you Why are you frowning and still sad for your tabloid?


    Don''t think so much. This is a decision of the National Assembly and cannot be changed. It is said to promote the process of Austrian integration. "


    Fickavenna shook her head and said, "My half-dead tabloid newspaper, you don''t know it, you can''t make any money at all, and it''s closed.


    However, in this way, our national culture in Hungary is finished. Newspapers and books have been banned, and the only remaining ethnic school in Pest City is now also Hungarian.


    I''m really worried ... "


    Hanks immediately changed his face and said, "Stop, this problem ends here. Unified language is the general trend, you don''t think about these messy things.


    Think about it. Before that, there were fifteen major languages ??in the Hungarian region alone. In those days, you preached that languages ??should be unified, but now you can''t?


    Your mentality is not straightened up, and unified language is the best. We can also save a lot of translation costs, which is a matter for the benefit of the country and the people.


    ... "


    Fikvenna was a little bit crying, she was educated. He regretted communicating with the old friend. Now that the old friend has changed, the capitalist is always profit-seeking.


    At first these people were the most opposed to the Austrian government, and now they have become the most supportive of the Austrian government. The world is impermanent, as long as the interests are eternal.


    After the reunification of Austria, both the market and the speed and potential of economic development have far surpassed the original Hungary.


    For capitalists, Austria at this time is undoubtedly the best time. As long as there is no problem in the mind, almost any industry invested now can make money.


    The word "economic overheating" has not been heard by anyone. It is only believed that after the Austrian government removed the obstacles to the development of the capitalist economy, the economy grew naturally.


    From the perspective of a free market economy, this statement is not wrong. The large influx of foreign capital is also determined by the market economy, and the government''s policy factors account for only a small part.


    "Well, when I say nothing, drink!" Fickavenna said helplessly.


    If society cannot be changed, it can only be adapted to society. Deep in his heart, why didn''t he endorse this statement?


    The Habsburgs ruled Hungary for a day or two, and everyone has long been used to being part of Austria.


    independent? The farce, which was only a few months from beginning to end, caused hundreds of thousands of casualties, nearly one million people were made homeless, and nobles in Hungary were cut in half directly.


    With such a large loss, everyone who lives for the rest of their lives now talks about the revolution and changes. It is no secret how the army building the railway came here. At least 200,000 people have been contributed in the Hungarian region.


    This living example has let everyone know that rebellion comes at a price. Without the support of interest groups, the so-called Revolutionaries have no room for survival in Hungary.


    Hungarians hate them from all walks of life.


    From the perspective of the people at the bottom, it is these chaotic parties who exploit and crush them. The rebellion was launched because the emperor forbade them from oppressing exploitation.


    The evidence is that after the rebellion was suppressed, everyone''s life was much better. Serfs were free, workers had labor protection laws, and messy taxes and miscellaneous taxes were swept away.


    Of course, this is the result of the Austrian government''s propaganda. No matter how many people at the bottom, they don''t understand the deep truth, but they believe it when the reality is in front of them.


    The nobles who escaped a calamity did not dare to provoke the majesty of the government. Under the guidance of caring people, the most popular statement now is that they would not lose their land and privileges if it were not the Revolutionary Party rebellion.


    Believe it or not, they have not compromised the government and can only engage in hate transfer Dafa. No one knows in my heart. All responsibilities have been placed on the chaos in the mouth.


    Not to mention the heavy loss of citizens, that is how terrible it was to experience the revolutionary army of the Uighurs. With the pain of the skin, naturally hostile to the Revolutionary Party.


    This animosity will gradually disappear over time, but this generation is impossible. People will believe what they see with their own eyes and experience it once, and this concept has been engraved in their bones.


    The environment is very influential, and moderates like Fickavenna have begun to change.


    In a time of confusing thoughts, once there is doubt about previous ideas, it is not far from changing.


    Hanks, who thought he had convinced his friend, said happily, "Okay, drink!"


    After taking a sip, he added: "If you want to reprint, it''s not impossible. Just go to the news bureau for the record and change to Austrian."


    Fickavenna nodded. Although the newspaper was half-dead, it was also a manifestation of his status. It was best to keep nature, and his ideals always had to compromise with reality.


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 Chapter 173： Industrial regulation

    The change of human heart is the most difficult to understand. Franz of Pez City is naturally unknown. As an emperor, as long as the world is peaceful, individual thoughts are beyond his consideration.


    By now, Austrian government bureaucrats have become accustomed to three major assessment indicators: education, stability, and economy.


    The easiest thing to do is to stabilize the society, the government is strong enough, the local powers are safe and secure, and some bad elements that undermine social stability will be dealt with.


    The second is "enlightenment." The rules and regulations are there, and in accordance with the plan of the Ministry of Education, it can be promoted step by step.


    Of course, if you want to make achievements in this, you must adapt to local conditions and make great efforts.


    The most troublesome thing is to develop the economy. Prosperous big cities are fine. Now that the domestic economy is developing rapidly, big cities are the main force of economic growth, as long as appropriate local policies are formulated.


    Economic development in remote areas will be much slower. In some places, they just stay there. Even if bureaucrats want to work hard, they don''t know where to start.


    The uneven economic development in the region has become a difficult problem for the Austrian government, or an unsolvable problem.


    Franz can''t do anything about it, not to mention that now, even one hundred or two hundred years later, these problems are still problems that plague countries around the world.


    There are many factors restricting regional economic development, including: transportation, resources, climate, geographical environment, population ...


    In contrast, the easiest to solve is the traffic problem. The big deal is road construction. As long as you are willing to invest, you can solve it sooner or later.


    There are also ways to solve the population problem. The climate, resources, and geographical environment cannot be solved by manpower, at least in the 19th century.


    Looking at the economic development report in his hand, Franz sighed helplessly.


    It is clear that the government will invest a large amount of resources in big cities, which will exacerbate the imbalance in regional economic development, but we must continue to do so.


    There is no way to achieve the highest return. It would be desperate to throw even a bubble into the backcountry.


    "Prime Minister, why is this water project investment all in the plains?" Franz asked with concern.


    Industrial development is in big cities. There is no problem. Agricultural development cannot always consider only plain areas. Many mountainous regions also have development potential.


    For political considerations, when the government reinvests, it must also take into account the various regions.


    Felix explained: "Your Majesty is mainly a matter of population distribution. At present, the population of Austria is mainly concentrated in the plains, and the population in other regions is relatively small.


    From the perspective of optimal allocation of resources, we will focus on developing plain areas with large populations. Other regions have small populations and low competition pressure, and the demand for hydraulic engineering is relatively small. "


    Franz nodded. From the perspective of agricultural development, the plain area is more suitable for growing food, and the demand for water conservancy projects is greater.


    According to different geographical conditions, it is more suitable to grow cash crops in mountainous areas.


    Don''t think that it is more profitable to grow cash crops. It is only the 19th century, and people''s living standards are limited. Except for a small number of industrial raw materials with high demand, most cash crops are not suitable for vigorous development.


    The market demand for high value-added agricultural products in this era is really small. The ordinary people simply cannot afford it, and there are too few people with purchasing power.


    There is no need to promote off-season agriculture. The farmer''s spontaneous production is enough to meet the market demand. If you want great development, wait until everyone has the money to consider it!


    Franz thought for a while and said, "To make a national agricultural production report, each region can carry out pilot economic agriculture according to the actual situation, and then gradually promote the results. For example, in Italy, raw silk can be grown.


    In recent years, domestic food production has grown at a rapid rate, and we must plan ahead. In case of accidental change, it is not good for Gu Qi to hurt farmers. "


    Grain production is not as much as possible. If it was not for the establishment of the Holy Roman Economic Alliance, Austria ¡¯s agriculture would now have overcapacity.


    In this context, it is necessary to promote suitable cash crops in some regions.


    The growth of the food demand market in this era cannot keep up with the growth rate of food production. Blindly increasing food production is not suitable for Austria.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Felix replied.


    Continuing to look at the report in his hand, Franz suddenly remembered the industrial pollution of later generations. He didn''t want Vienna to become London now.


    Environmental pollution caused by industrial development is inevitable, but it can be controlled artificially where it pollutes.


    For the sake of his good life in the second half of his life, Franz believes that it is necessary to limit the industrial development of Vienna, even at the expense of the speed of urban development.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Vienna is developing too fast. In a few years, the urban population will exceed one million. The population has increased, but the city''s supporting facilities have not kept up. It will be a matter of time before problems arise.


    Taking into account the actual situation, if the government finds a way to divert some enterprises into other cities, the more polluting enterprises should not be placed in Vienna. "


    Diverting some of Vienna''s resources and investing in other areas can create a new industrial city, which is very worthwhile to Franz.


    Vienna is a landlocked city. Concentrating a lot of resources here is actually a waste of resources.


    The development of a city is not necessarily bigger and better, and more bearing capacity must be considered. In Franz''s plan, there are two or three million people in Vienna in the future, which is the limit.


    With a population of over ten million, Austria does not need it, nor does it have the capacity to host such a megacity.


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, capital inflows are all market regulation. Is it not good for us to interfere artificially?"


    In this era, the economies of European countries are naturally regulated by the market. Austria is an exception. The government personally intervened in economic development.


    However, this kind of intervention is not achieved through administrative orders, but through the formulation of some economic development policies to guide the market, or through state-owned enterprises.


    What Franz now proposes is to allow the government to intervene in the market through executive orders, which rarely happens in the world.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Explain it to the outside world, that is to say that Vienna''s carrying capacity has reached its limit, the population is growing too fast, and our resource supply cannot be guaranteed.


    Let the media publicize the adverse consequences caused by the rapid population growth, such as the decline in per capita living space in cities and insufficient supplies of materials.


    The government will come forward to work for the capitalists, regardless of the factories that have been set up, and let them move to other cities if they have not yet.


    Within the next five years, Vienna will no longer approve of any factories. The factories that have already been established must also undergo rigorous review and must not engage in heavily polluting industries.


    Regarding the problem of corporate pollution, the government can set a level based on the harm to the environment and optimize the allocation during the construction of the factory.


    With the development of industrial technology, the future heavy polluting industries will continue to increase. Without comprehensive consideration, a factory may destroy a city. "


    Vienna is the political, economic, and cultural center of Austria, and Franz does not want to add another industrial center.


    Austria has more cities than Vienna for industrial development, and there is no need to set up factories.


    If you want to invest in Vienna, you can set up a factory. Franz is not welcome from now on.


    It is better to refuse entry now than to build a factory in the future. It is better to drive people outside.


    The problem of environmental pollution has not been realized in this era. In other words, the harm caused is not serious.


    "Your Majesty, isn''t it so serious that a factory can destroy a city?"


    "Is this difficult? For example, in our steel plant, if the production capacity is large enough, industrial wastewater discharged by light can pollute a river.


    The water source of a city is polluted. Can this city survive? Franz asked back


    This is not alarmist, because the water will be polluted in future generations, and the city that was finally destroyed will not be one or two.


    This is not to say that industrial wastewater discharged into rivers will only pollute the river water. In fact, groundwater is not immune.


    If it is polluted elsewhere, it will be polluted, but not in Vienna. Franz was not ready to move the capital, and anti-micro-duplex gradually became an inevitable choice.


    At present, pollution in Vienna is not serious. If it lasts for decades, it may not be necessary. With the development of the chemical industry, one after another, chemical plants were dug up, and the consequences were serious.


    London is a case in point, with tens of thousands of people dying from smog every year during peak times. Franz couldn''t live in that kind of environment, so he probably moved long ago.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Felix replied.


    Can''t understand, just go back and understand. Anyway, the concept of "environmental pollution" has serious consequences, which has been remembered by him.


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 Chapter 174： Countdown

    Constantinople


    Since the beginning of the negotiations, Abdul Mejd I has not been in a good mood. He has just been threatened by the Russians. Now the Austrian representative is playing again.


    Mestese is a pure diplomat, not as aggressive as Menshekov, and Austria''s appetite is not as big as that of the Russians.


    Abdul Mejd I said firmly: "Mr. Mestese, your country''s demands are too much. The Principality of Moldavia and the Principality of Wallachia are both sacred and integral parts of the Ottoman Empire. Absolutely. Cannot be ceded! "


    (Note: The Principality of Wallachia is in southern Romania today; the Principality of Moldavia is now northern Romania, Moldova, and parts of Ukraine)


    But when he said that, he was a little lacking in confidence. Who made them now be watched by the Russians and Austria at the same time?


    On the previous one alone, with the support of Britain and France, they can still be tough. In the words of one enemy and two, don''t say that Abdul Mejid I persuaded, even Britain and France did not have the confidence to go to battle.


    Differentiating Russia and Austria has become their top priority. Otherwise, as soon as the war broke out, the Ottoman Empire would be almost over.


    Mestese explained calmly: "Your Majesty, these two little duchy are not your country''s own territory, but two subsidiary countries. Why not transfer them?


    Judging from the current situation, your country has no ability to keep these two principalities. If you sell it to the Austrian Empire, you can also reduce the line of defense bordering Russia. "


    The good face is not only a patent of the Qing Dynasty, but the Ottoman Empire also does not give up. "Transfer" and "sell" are the face of Mestre taking care of Abdul Mejid I as much as possible.


    Influenced by European culture, selling land is not a big deal. This is more acceptable than simple cession.


    If Austria really wanted to buy these two principalities, Abdul Mejd I wouldn''t mind selling them, and could not hold it here anyway because of the outbreak of war.


    Although the two principalities are flat and fertile, they are suitable for agricultural development, but because of their close proximity to Russia and Austria, the Ottomans did not develop much and did not feel bad when they were sold.


    "How much is your country willing to pay?" Abdul Mejd I asked expectantly.


    In any case, some discussions are better than no discussions, even if only to compromise time, Abdul Mejd I will have to talk to Austria.


    Mestesse said forcefully: "His Majesty, the Austrian government is willing to contribute 100 million dongs!"


    This price is very sincere, anyway, in this era, the undeveloped land is worthless.


    Waiting for the answer from Abdul Mejde I, Mestese added: "But now the Austrian government has financial difficulties and cannot afford to pay such a huge sum at one time. We are ready to pay it within 100 years."


    Is it paid off within 100 years? Let''s not talk about inflation. With the strength of both sides, can the Ottoman Empire be able to receive money?


    As long as someone with a little brain knows that Mister is talking about buying, he is actually not ready to give money at all.


    A 100-year payment is completely a blank check. As long as the time does not expire, it cannot be said that Austria defaulted.


    For such a long time, once there is a conflict or conflict between the two countries in the middle, or if they fight a battle, they don''t need to give a penny.


    Even if the money was received a hundred years later, it would be useless. Now a billion can buy more than 200,000 square kilometers of land, and whether it can buy 20 square kilometers of land after 100 years is a question mark.


    Bullying people ca n¡¯t wait for this. If they are intimidated and give up, it ¡¯s not telling the world that the Ottoman Empire is declining, and they want to divide up the heritage-come quickly.


    Abdul Mejd I asked, "Mr. Mestese, are you kidding me? There is no such funny business in the world!"


    Mestese laughed and said that the Austrian government was not prepared to pay for it, and he offered it only as a cover for the Sudanese government.


    By negotiation, to get the duchy of the Danube Basin, Mestre was not so naive. If it was that easy, why would we mobilize the army?


    The domestic bottom line is clear, just talk casually. Even if we can negotiate, we cannot reach an agreement now, otherwise how will the next play be performed?


    If reconciliation with the Ottoman Empire, does Austria stop preparing for war? If you stop, all the previous preparations will be abandoned; if you don''t stop, it will be worse, and the strategic purpose will be exposed.


    By then, the South German state was ready, and with the intervention of the powers, the westward strategy was almost abolished.


    In order to bring the negotiations to an impasse, following the two countries in the Danube Basin, Mest¨¨re made further territorial claims on the Ottoman Empire, and took a half-breath to the Balkans.


    Even if Britain and France tried their best to mediate the contradiction between the two sides, they would return without success. Of course, doing a full set of play, Mestre also began to concede slowly.


    ...


    When the negotiations began in Constantinople, Paris also became lively. The struggle between parliamentarians and presidentials has heated up and there is no way to ease it.


    After a long period of preparation, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas was finally ready.


    With the support of the British, on June 12, 1851, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte launched a military coup in Paris and forcibly dismissed the parliament.


    Unwilling to fail, the parliamentarians also organized an army to counterattack, but failed because of betrayal by traitors, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas took control.


    After the news of the coup came to Vienna, Franz was not surprised at all, even though the coup was six months earlier.


    The butterfly effect has become more and more important, France has been affected, and the future direction of the world has become beyond recognition. The advantages of prophets are slowly disappearing.


    Franz is ready, but his arrival has changed the fate of many people, and it is inevitable to affect the world situation.


    After this coup in Paris, it won''t be long before Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar is restored, and the British-French pair will also appear on the historical stage.


    Franz didn''t take any action to stop him. In contrast, Napoleon III, the great monarch, was not too difficult to deal with.


    France has a strong foundation. It is not terrible to have a monarch who loves toss. If a monarch who loves farming appears, it will be a real disaster for Austria.


    The usury empire still allows them to continue to lend usury well. For the development of industry, Austria can do it for them.


    After the Paris coup d''¨¦tat, the pressure on the British was instantly reduced. With the French thug, their voice in European diplomacy was even greater.


    Abdul Majed I was the most deeply touched, and the support from France was strengthened. Napoleon III, who was about to be restored, sent him military instructors to help train the Ottoman army.


    However, such support is not enough to change the current adverse situation. Over time, the attitude of the Russian representative, Duke Alexander-Menshkoff, has grown stronger.


    Rather than talking about negotiations, it is better for the Russians to ask conditions and let the Ottoman government choose multiple choices: acceptance, or war.


    The Russians seemed to be ready for war. On July 23, 1851, the Anglo-Russia-St. Petersburg negotiations ended in failure because the bottom lines of the two sides were far apart, and a new round of the Russian-Turkish war entered the countdown.


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 Chapter 175： Napoleon III

    In 1851, the focus of the world was on Constantinople and Paris. In the first half of the year, the five-party talks attracted everyone''s attention, and in the second half of the year, everyone watched the performance of Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar.


    After the end of the Paris coup, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar did not stop, but accelerated the pace of restoration.


    On August 2, 1851, a referendum was held in France, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas got the right to amend the constitution, and the coup was legalized.


    On September 26, 1851, he ordered the national flag emblem to be changed to the eagle emblem to symbolize the Napoleon Empire, and sounded the horn of restoration.


    On October 3, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabah ordered the mottos of the French Revolution: freedom, equality, fraternity and other slogans to be eliminated from all buildings.


    On October 15, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte revised the constitution to change the term of the president to a tenure, expanding the president''s rights without restriction.


    In history, Yuan Dato learned from him, but his incompetence and means were so bad ...


    In November, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabau conducted a nationwide parade to deepen folk speeches and win the hearts of the people. At the same time, he did not forget to play the uncle ¡¯s sadness card and publicly promote the idea of ??imperialism.


    It turned out to be very effective. Even after more than thirty years had passed, Napoleon''s status in the hearts of the French people remained unchanged.


    In this era, the mainstream of the world is still the monarchy. As a republic, the French people also feel lonely and lonely. When the mind is hot, they call "Long live the emperor".


    Soon in France, a hotly debated topic emerged: imperialism, and newspapers controlled by the Louis-Napoleon-Bonapartists began to wave their flags.


    At the same time as public opinion was building, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar did not forget to scatter money to buy military hearts.


    He was very skillful in buying the army. For example, he invited some officers to participate in rally speeches, so that they could hear the people shouting "Long live the emperor", creating a momentum of popularity.


    After a personal experience, the **** of these officers approached him unconsciously.


    In this respect, the French army is still commendable. They chose to respect public opinion and avoid the outbreak of civil war.


    While building momentum for himself, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar naturally can''t forget to attack his opponents, such as: hacking competitors, using the power in his hands ... (omitted 10,000 words)


    After everything was ready, on December 21, 1851, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte announced on behalf of the French Parliament: a referendum on the regime.


    I have to say that this wave of operation is very slippery. It is clear to understand France, not to mention that even after the First World War, France supported more imperialism than those who supported the Republic.


    The reason why the Republican government appeared in France was that the three major royalists restrained each other. No one was convinced by anyone. In the end, there was no way but to slap in one shot.


    In this context, the imperial system won by 7.889 million votes, while fewer than 250,000 votes supported the Republic.


    Since it is an imperial system, it is natural to choose an emperor. The Orleans, Bourbons, and Napoleons, the three families stand out.


    The Orleans family was the first to go out. They were ousted from office, and their reputation was the lowest. The Bourbon family has an orthodox advantage and is the biggest competitor of Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar.


    But it doesn''t matter. After the public opinion was overwhelmed, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabar directly occupied the throne, and there was no intention to come up to discuss it.


    At this time, the Bourbons were not ready and they hadn''t waited for them to react. On January 1, 1852, Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte became king in Paris, and the era of Napoleon III came.


    After a fight, the French people were tired of fighting, and now the mind is settled. Caused the established fact that the Bourbon family could only recognize it by pinching their noses.


    Because in the process of taking the throne, he used some unscrupulous means to force his position, and the Napoleon III empire buried the hidden dangers from the beginning.


    Vienna


    Looking at the saucy operation during Napoleon III''s seizure of power, Franz expressed his admiration, even if he changed himself, he did not think he could do better.


    You must know that there are three royal families in France. In fact, the strength of the Napoleon family is the weakest. Unlike the other two, they can only be regarded as outbreak households.


    The Orleans dynasty was supported by financial groups, the Bourbon dynasty was supported by aristocrats and capitalists, and the supporters of the Napoleon family were farmers.


    In theory, they have the most supporters and have an advantage. In fact, the opposite is true. Most of their supporters are from the bottom of society, and their political voice is almost zero.


    This can be seen from the restoration of Napoleon III and the need for British support. If the other two were changed, some would pay for it.


    No way, who made them late? If it wasn''t for Napoleon, it was a bull''s fork, and the French people still thought of his goodness. It would be a joke to say that they are the French royal family.


    Even with Napoleon''s uncle, Napoleon III was also not competitive. If Napoleon II was replaced, it would be almost the same.


    It''s a pity that Napoleon II died. Europe was based on pedigree. Napoleon III was obviously not qualified. He was not even a Frenchman.


    (Napoleon III joined Swiss citizenship in 1832)


    If his political opponents were a little smarter, he would have been out during the presidential election and a foreigner would be the president. It is estimated that the proud French people are not so open.


    Napoleon III''s ability to achieve the ultimate victory is certainly related to the absence of his opponents during this period, but his personal ability cannot be ignored.


    Along the way, he almost danced on the wire. If you make a mistake, you will fall into pieces.


    In particular, the contradictions between various groups were used to make everyone assume that he was the emperor, which is simply the pinnacle of power.


    Based on the information in his hands, Franz came to a conclusion: Napoleon III was not the best choice for all parties, but it was an option that everyone can accept.


    After a lesson by Napoleon III, Franz involuntarily introspected himself, and found that his weakness was that he was too focused on discipline.


    Of course, Franz is not prepared to change. As the emperor of the Habsburg dynasty, his throne could not be more orthodox, there is no need to engage in crooked ways.


    As for domestic political opponents? It wasn''t Franz who blew himself, one hand could rub them against the ground.


    Compared with the opposition in Austria, the opposition in Austria is almost weak. How can Firefly compete with Haoyue?


    Metternich said with a smile: "His Majesty, Napoleon III has been restored and now needs international recognition. This is an opportunity."


    If Napoleon III ascended the throne by normal means, naturally there is no need to worry about this issue. Unfortunately, his throne was inherently inadequate and there were too many criticisms. At this time, the recognition of the international community is very important.


    Apart from that, during the ceremony of Napoleon III ¡¯s ascension, the European nobles were basically absent. It looks huge, but the actual specifications are much lower.


    Even if the British support him, but the British royal family did not send heavyweight members to attend, the apathy of the aristocracy illustrates the problem.


    Franz said indifferently: "Try it out, the Fao Mieu is over, and it is also good to sign a friendly agreement between the two countries."


    If the interest is not great, Napoleon III may make some concessions in order to obtain Austrian diplomatic recognition.


    Unfortunately, there is no such right exchange of interests between Austria and France. Austria also has its own plans, since Franz does not mind selling a small favor.


    Felix said gleefully: "His Majesty, Napoleon III has just been restored, even if it is for the emperor''s face, this time he can not retreat on the holy place. It seems that the Russians are in trouble.


    The fact that Russia and Austria are allies does not mean that Austria wants to watch the Russians continue to be strong.


    Only when the difference in strength is small can we become allies. Once the gap is opened, it becomes the relationship between the younger brother and the boss.


    Austria is naturally not ready to be a younger brother of the Russians. While developing itself, everyone also hopes that the Russian strategy will be frustrated.


    If the Russians annexed the Ottoman Empire, the honeymoon period would end. Between countries, it is more reliable to speak with strength and interests.


    One of the important factors in the outbreak of the Crimean War in history was that Napoleon III had just succeeded to the throne, in order to transfer domestic contradictions and establish prestige.


    The restoration of Napoleon III is now ahead of schedule, but this demand has not changed, and the final result will naturally not change.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Then give them a fire, but be careful not to burn us, and the show will continue.


    If we let Britain and France know our true purpose, I am afraid that the situation will be beyond our control. At the critical moment, the Russians will definitely leak the Russian-Olympic Treaty.


    We must be prepared for diplomacy, and at a critical moment we must let Britain and France know that even if Russia and Austria are allied, Austria will only be neutral in the Russian-Turkish war and support them at the most diplomatic level! "


    This isn''t a joke, if Austrian iron heart and the Russians advance together, maybe Britain and France will be scared away. In the Near East, Russia and Austria join forces to be invincible and not afraid of any challenge.


    Without giving Britain and France a reassurance, how could they labor to expedite the fight against the Russians? Without the Russians restraining their energies, how could Austria have the opportunity to covert positions?


    Austria is using the Russians, why are the Russians not using Austria? As long as Austria moves, British and French energy will also disperse a part of the past, reducing their pressure on the battlefield.


    Moreover, if the Russians wanted to annex the Ottoman Empire, Austria''s material support would be necessary. With their own industrial capabilities, they could not support a modern war.


    From the beginning, this was the cooperation that needed to be taken, and each had its own ill effects.


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 Chapter 176： cost

    St. Petersburg


    Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Karl Vosel said with a frown, "His Majesty, the news came from the Minister in Paris, Louis-Napoleon-Bonabas was restored on January 1, 1852, calling himself Napoleon III."


    After hearing the restoration of Napoleon III, Nicholas I became angry. In his opinion, the Napoleon family broke out, and was not qualified to serve as French emperor.


    This is not only his personal opinion, but also tangible benefits. Napoleon relied on popular election to break the tradition of "monarchial deities" and shook the foundations of all monarchy countries in Europe. This is also the origin of the anti-French war.


    It was difficult to suppress this fallacy and now restore Napoleon III. Isn''t this insulting all the participants in the Vienna Conference? The most important thing is to insult Alexander I.


    What made him even more angry was that Napoleon III dared to challenge the majesty of the Russian Empire. After the outbreak of the Holy Land crisis, the French government intervened and shaken the Russians'' control of the Orthodox Church.


    With new hatreds added, Nicholas I naturally could not acknowledge the legitimacy of Napoleon III. If the distance between the two parties is not too far, he has used practical actions to let the French know the power of the Russian Empire.


    Nicholas I said disdainfully: "It really is a little cockroach, but he just plays some tricks that don''t flow in.


    The Minister in France was ordered to send a diplomatic note to the French government, condemning the shameless conduct of Louis-Napoleon-Bonabah''s usurpation, and ordering him to abdicate immediately. "


    The restoration of Napoleon III was naturally a swift and chaotic one. In order to avoid interference by international forces, the specific time was kept secret.


    In Nicholas I ¡¯s opinion, this was a small family spirit, without the majesty of a monarch, and not worthy of being a member of a monarchy.


    Karl-Worcel advised: "Your Majesty, let''s not answer hard like this, it will continue to worsen relations between the two countries."


    If you do n¡¯t admit it, you will not admit it, and you will also send a diplomatic note to disgusting Napoleon III. This will undoubtedly worsen the relationship between France and Russia.


    Due to the distance, Russia''s influence on France is not great. This diplomatic censure makes Napoleon III face ugly in the beginning.


    Anyway, even if the Tsarist government roared again, Napoleon III could not abdicate. At this step, no matter what was ahead, he would continue to go on.


    Nicholas I said disdainfully: "Whatever you fear, you will offend if you offend. Anyway, the Russian-French relationship is like this. What could be worse?"


    Breaking the jar and breaking, this is the attitude of Nicholas I. Not his impulse, but on the Ottoman issue, the contradictions between France and Russia have heated up, the two sides are not willing to compromise, and the possibility of reconciliation is almost zero.


    In the face of Nicholas I''s decision, Foreign Minister Karl Wosser will naturally not respond. What''s the matter of the French life and death?


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Carl Worthell replied.


    The topic shifted and said: "His Majesty, the negotiations in Constantinople have been determined to be fruitless. With the support of the British and French Ottoman Empire, this time will not give in. Our next step can be started.


    In other words, war is coming, and now a plausible excuse is needed. Affected by European culture, the Tsarist government is not so reckless at that time, and knows the importance of being a torii.


    Nicholas I nodded, then said: "Order the Duke of Menshkov to issue an ultimatum to the Ottoman Empire. If they still refuse our goodwill, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will choose an excuse!"


    Goodwill, who feels the "goodwill" of the Tsarist government? Their appetite is so big, no matter how weak the Sudanese government is, they must resist it?


    Compromise is chronic suicide. There is still a glimmer of vitality in the resistance. With the support of Britain and France, the Ottoman Empire is not completely without chance.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Replied Carl Worthel.


    Excuses will always be found, the Ottoman Empire itself is decaying, there are too many messy things, and it is too easy to pick their thorns.


    Constantinople is the dream of several generations of the Tsarist government. This is not only pure military value and economic value, but also contains great political value and religious value.


    In short, as long as the Tsarist government can successfully capture Constantinople, even the worst losses are acceptable.


    In this respect, Nicholas II was too stupid in history, and ran to death with the Germans and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.


    If he bullies the Ottoman Empire first and takes Constantinople, relying on the political and religious blessings, he can completely overwhelm all contradictions in the country.


    In this respect, Nicholas I ¡¯s strategy was completely correct, and he regained Constantinople. With strong prestige, it would be much easier to go home and carry out reform.


    Internal contradictions in Russia have actually attracted the attention of the Tsarist government, but the opposition group is too powerful, and Nicholas I did not dare to act lightly.


    Many senior Russians, including Nicholas I himself, opposed serfdom, but unfortunately in the face of the entire aristocracy, they all counseled.


    Now the tsarist government has pinned its expectations on this Russian-Turkish war. As long as it takes Constantinople behind, everything is good. If it fails, there is no way but to risk internal reform.


    ...


    Paris


    After the successful restoration of Napoleon III, the country did not immediately stabilize, and the strength of the opposition was still strong. On January 12, an anti-imperialist uprising broke out in Paris.


    Half a month later, the uprising spread to more than 20 provinces such as Toulouse, Marseille, Limoges, Perpignan, Ballena, Toulon, Bordeaux and other provinces.


    At this time the role of buying off officers was reflected. Napoleon III responded much better than the July dynasty, and immediately ordered the suppression of the rebellion.


    Thirty-two provinces across the country have entered martial law. In just one month, more than 26,000 people have been arrested, and more than 10,000 have been exiled. White terror has flooded France.


    Due to the lack of effective organization of the insurgents, they dispersed across the country to fight and were quickly suppressed.


    Having settled on the throne, Napoleon III''s troubles also came. The first is the financial crisis. In the process of restoration, in order to buy people''s hearts, Napoleon III significantly increased everyone''s salary.


    For example, the annual salary of a congressman is 30,000 francs, the annual salary of a state councilor is 2.5 francs, and the annual salary of ministers is 40,000 francs. Those who have part-time jobs have multiple salaries.


    Napoleon himself also holds an annual salary of 26 million francs. Compared to the annual financial revenue of 1.2 billion to 1.3 billion francs in France, the annuity of the emperor only accounts for 2.1%, which does not seem to be too high.


    However, the account obviously cannot be counted this way. The treatment at the upper level has increased. Can the salary of the lower level civil servants not rise?


    There is no doubt that Napoleon III was a good leader who cares about the standard of living of everyone, so French civil servants are happy and the era of "high salaries" has come.


    Government officials have been paid higher, and Napoleon III has not forgotten that the army on the same front as him has been promoted, promoted, and paid.


    Even the Catholic Church that supported him received a grant of 42.8 million francs in 1852. Compared with the Emperor Franz who took the church as soon as he came to power, Napoleon III was obviously a good boy.


    In the new emperor''s throne, in this universal day, Napoleon III also considered the interests of ordinary people and abolished a series of harsh donations and miscellaneous taxes.


    Then everyone was happy and shouted "Long live the emperor", the only problem was finances.


    With expenditures and incomes increasing and decreasing, the French government''s finances are not far from bankruptcy.


    Playing with people is the strength of Napoleon III, but he is still a novice when it comes to administering the country. This is just the beginning.


    In order to consolidate his rule, Napoleon III also expanded the ranks of civil servants, and French administrative officials expanded from 470,000 to 620,000.


    It is worth mentioning that, in response to the crisis in the Near East, Napoleon III was preparing to continue to expand the army, but was forced to shelve this plan because of financial difficulties.


    Looking at the financial statements of Binglin''s bankruptcy, Napoleon III asked with a headache: "Ruue


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 Chapter 177： Near East War breaks out

    On February 21, 1852, the Ottoman Empire rejected the rude demands of the Russians, and the negotiations in Constantinople ended in failure.


    This is not surprising to everyone. The Russians asked and it was impossible for anyone to agree.


    If it was just a little scrap, maybe the decaying Ottoman government would endure it, but if you want to swallow them, there is no way to compromise.


    A week later, the Sudanese government also rejected Austrian conditions and the war entered the countdown.


    From a military point of view, this is very unwise in two-line operations.


    In theory, if Austria occupied Moldavia and Wallachia, Russia and Turkey would be separated in the Balkans, and the military pressure on the Ottoman Empire would be much less.


    However, politically speaking, the Sudanese government cannot compromise at all. At this time, a slight weakness is revealed, and the support of Britain and France may change.


    If the British and French are not good enough, they will compromise with the Russians. At that time, the four major powers will come together to divide the Ottoman Empire.


    Although the Ottoman Empire was decaying, on the surface they were still a "powerhouse." Before the nature of weakness was revealed, Britain and France still had confidence in them.


    The four major European powers are divided into two waves. The rest of the countries are naturally neutral, and they follow the steps of their bosses. Even if they participate in the war, how can all civilized people fight and kill?


    The Ottoman Empire ¡¯s reputation in Europe is very bad. Of course, the reputation of the Russians is not much better. They are bad brothers, and they are all unpopular in Europe.


    However, the reputation of the Ottoman Empire was even worse, and the Franzites turned out the old accounts of the Ottomans, so the support of the Russians was even higher in public opinion.


    The response of the people gave the Russians confidence. Nicholas I claimed himself as the liberator of the Christian world, and it was also Franz who carried this banner.


    On March 27, 1852, the Russian Empire officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire, and the ninth Russian-Turkish war broke out.


    On March 28, under the order of Nicholas I, the Russian army launched an attack on the Ottoman Empire.


    This time the Tsarist government was very compliant and operated strictly in accordance with international practice.


    Vienna


    Before the outbreak of the Russian-Turkish war, the Russians informed Austria in accordance with the Covenant, and Franz immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for the war, and at the same time held two military-political expansion meetings.


    Marshal Radsky pointed to the military map and said, "Look at everyone, according to the judgment of our General Staff, this time the Russians have three offensive routes to choose from.


    First, the offensive was launched from the Caucasus; second, the offensive was launched from the Balkans; and third, the offensive was launched from the sea.


    The Russian troops attacked from the Caucasus. This has little to do with us and can be ignored.


    If they launched an offensive from the Balkans, it would be necessary to first occupy the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, which is our sphere of influence by agreement.


    Then we must take action, otherwise the westward strategy will wear out. As long as the Russians leak the secret treaty, the three countries, Britain, France, and the United Kingdom, will stare at us.


    If they launched an attack from the sea, there would be more landing sites to choose from, and port cities on the Black Sea coast of the Ottoman Empire would be possible.


    From a military perspective, these three offensive routes are all feasible, and the Russians may choose one or two of them, or attack all three together. "


    Without British and French intervention, the Russians had too many options. The decaying Ottoman Empire was full of loopholes, and it was impossible to prevent.


    Once British and French intervention, sea offensives no longer exist. The Black Sea Fleet can bully the Ottoman navy, but can only deliver food when encountering the British and French navy.


    For Austria, the most embarrassing thing for them was that the Russians fought along the Balkans. If the Russians occupied the Danube, it would be difficult for them to withdraw.


    As for the covenant, it was used to tear it from the moment it was signed. As long as the benefits are large enough, any alliance is unreliable.


    Metternich thought for a while and said, "The westward strategy must never be exposed. If it attracts the attention of all countries, we will have a difficult time unifying the South German region."


    Everyone nodded one after another, Austria had already paid too much for the westward strategy. If it was exposed at a critical moment, it would be a big loss.


    Austria wants the unification of the South German region, not to destroy the South German region.


    In the event of a sudden attack, with the help of the Leading Party, the first time that Munich is occupied, the war can basically be declared over.


    Essentially, the strategy of going west is "three points of military and seven points of politics." Austria''s state governments are mainly based on political inducements, and military strikes are just a supplement.


    If the plan is revealed, with the support of the powers, South Germany and Austria will die to the end. Even if they win, they will eventually lose more than they gain.


    If there is more blood on both sides, it will be difficult to rule these places. Austria''s annexation of South Germany was to strengthen national strength, but not to increase trouble.


    Marshal Radsky thought for a while and said, "Then we have only two options. One of them is to start the westward strategy immediately and hit them by surprise.


    Only in this way, the possibility of French intervention is very high, and we must prepare to fight the French first.


    Second, continue to implement alternative Balkan strategies and release smoke bombs to the outside world.


    As long as we ignite war in the Balkans, even if the Russian-Olympic Treaty leaks, Britain and France will be misled by us. "


    Now it is obviously not in Austria''s interest to act, this is to serve the Russians as a backseller. Austria picked France, and even with the support of the British, the Ottoman Empire could not stop the Russian front.


    It is not easy to release smoke bombs, it is easy to provoke war, and it is difficult to quell war. Maybe before the British and French coalitions looked for the Russians, they ran over and opened Austria.


    Prime Minister Felix said with a serious look: "This situation has long been expected. Once the Russians take military action, we will follow up immediately. They can attack along the Balkans.


    However, we must send troops to occupy the duchy of the Danube. Russia cannot be swallowed.


    As long as the Russian-Turkish war cannot be resolved quickly, they cannot do without our support. At this time, the Russians will not break the contract. "


    Franz nodded and agreed, and that was all. No strategy can guarantee foolproofness. As an emperor, of course, he cannot rush ahead, and must leave room for buffering.


    In the unlikely event that something happens midway through the plan and it fails, somebody has to be blameless? The cabinet is the most suitable choice, and politics is so cruel.


    Of course, Franz is a good boss. It''s okay to help him carry a black pot. At most, he was driven home for a few years, and he can come back after the show.


    This kind of thing has happened in history not too much. Almost every successful emperor has played like this.


    ...


    On March 28, 1852, after the Russians, Austria also submitted war books to the Ottoman Empire, and the Near East War expanded.


    Constantinople


    After receiving the Russian and Austrian war books, the Sudanese government gave up its last expectation, and Abdul Mejd I also declared war on the two countries.


    In terms of courage, Abdul Mejd I was a qualified emperor and did not shrink back at this time.


    In theory, there is now a million troops under His Majesty Abdul-Majid I. With the support of British and French, they have replaced modern weapons. As a defensive party, they are not without power.


    "What do the British and French representatives say, when will they send reinforcements?" Abdul Mejd I asked with concern.


    The Foreign Minister replied: "His Majesty, the British and French representatives have expressed their support for us, but it will take some time to send reinforcements.


    If we agree, the British and French navies can immediately enter the Black Sea and suppress the Russian Black Sea Fleet.


    Britain and France also agreed to let the trainers who help us train our troops join the war, but they must join the war as commanders. "


    Ask God to send God easily, ask British and French fleets to enter the Black Sea easily, it is difficult to let them leave.


    The suppression of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russians is only one aspect. For British and French control of the Black Sea Strait, it can also increase their right to speak in the Ottoman Empire, which is accompanied by a lot of economic benefits.


    Abdul Mejd I frowned. He knew that British and French aid was not easy to obtain, and he had not made any conditions before. Isn''t he waiting here?


    Before the outbreak of the Near East War, how could the Ottoman Empire make concessions?


    Now it is poor to see, military instructors sent by Britain and France to participate in the war as commanders are asking the Ottoman government for military command.


    Once the Sudanese government makes a compromise, it will be difficult for the Ottoman Empire to get rid of British and French control in the future. This is a conspiracy, even if Abdul Mejd I knew that there was a pit in front, he had to jump.


    "Tell them, as long as the British and French reinforcements can come ahead of time, I agree!" Abdul Mejd I said with gritted teeth


    To him, the promise of such a condition is undoubtedly an insult to dignity, but the reality has no choice.


    With the outbreak of the Near East War, the Ottoman Empire was inseparable from the support of Britain and France. Weapons and equipment need to be provided by Britain and France, military expenses need to be provided by Britain and France, and British and French reinforcements are needed to win the war.


    ...


    On March 28, 1852, the Russian army launched an offensive in the Caucasus; on March 29, the Russian army attacked the Danube, and Austria also sent troops to the Danube in the same day.


    Facing the simultaneous attacks by the Russians and Austria, the self-government governments of Moldavia and Wallachia surrendered very sharply.


    The **** battle for the Ottoman Empire did not exist. The Romanians had no intention of sacrifice for the Sudan. It was not a day or two for them to rebel against the Ottoman Empire.


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 Chapter 178： Ottoman crisis

    It is the third day that the news of the outbreak of the Near East War reached London. Even after thinking about it, after receiving the news, the senior British government still had a headache.


    Even Queen Victoria, who rarely got involved in politics, couldn''t sit still and held a high-level meeting in Buckingham Palace.


    Queen Victoria asked: "The outbreak of the Near East War, the Russians and Austria got together. This time the Ottomans are in great trouble. What will the government do to keep our interests in the Near East?"


    The Ottoman Empire has a long history of power, and even if it has fallen in this era, Tiger Power still has a bit of it. Coupled with the fact that the Ottoman government has just completed its institutional reforms, it appears that they are already a modern empire.


    In the view of Queen Victoria, even if the Ottoman Empire was not an opponent of Russia and Austria, they had such a large area, and there were millions of troops, and they would cut a little meat at most, and they would not die for a while.


    This is also the mainstream view in Europe. No one knows how weak the Ottoman Empire is.


    The well-prepared Prime Minister John Russell replied: "Her Majesty, we have joined forces with France and are ready to interfere in this war together."


    Prince Albert questioned: "His Prime Minister, this time the Russian-Turkish war is different from the past, and the Austrians have joined the war.


    Even if we join forces with the French, we want to make them compromise, I''m afraid we can''t do it? Otherwise, this war will not be fought! "


    Queen Victoria does not like participating in politics, and Prince Albert is different. Many of Britain''s major decisions have his shadow.


    John Russell explained: "His Royal Highness, the Russian and Austrian alliance is only temporary, because the relationship of interests will sooner or later be parted.


    Our current enemy is Russia. Austria can put it aside first, and their appetite will be the same. Even if the Balkans are given to them, they will not be able to eat.


    The government is ready to join forces with the French to support the Ottoman Empire and the Russians, and the Austrian Foreign Ministry can handle it. "


    Send troops to intervene in the Near East War? Whether in history or now, the British were not prepared to play in person at the beginning.


    In history, the British sent troops to participate in the Crimean War, which was built on the condition that the Ottoman Empire could not stand up, and the French were willing to serve as the main force.


    Now that the million male lions of the Ottoman Empire are still there, before they start, who knows that these troops are all goods?


    Many people within the British government think that as long as they provide loans to the Ottomans, it is enough to sell them some weapons and equipment.


    Of course, it is possible to send a navy to help, and it is in the British interest to extend its tentacles into the Black Sea Strait.


    The Army did not have confidence in the Russians. The Navy suppressed the Russian Black Sea Fleet. They did not advise.


    ...


    Paris


    Compared to the British, Napoleon III was much more active. In his view, the Near East War was simply the best opportunity to divert domestic conflicts.


    If he can defeat the Russians and report to the uncle''s revenge on Waterloo, he can obtain huge political capital.


    It doesn''t matter if you lose, anyway, you fought in the Ottoman Empire, you can throw it to your allies, as long as the French army can win several times, you can take it back for propaganda.


    Napoleon III asked with concern: "Ruue, what do the British say, are you ready to join us?"


    Rueus replied: "His Majesty, the London government is still hesitating. It is initially determined that they are preparing to support the Ottoman Empire behind the scenes and are not ready to send troops to participate in the war.


    However, if we send troops to support the Ottomans, the British also support them. They also want to teach the Russians on the battlefield. "


    This conclusion is quite sloppy. The Ottoman Empire has not yet been defeated, and the British can certainly not play. If the Ottoman army is defeated, can the British still sit?


    In the event that the Ottoman Empire is cold, all of their initial investment will be lost, even their interests in the Mediterranean will not be guaranteed.


    Napoleon III dared to send troops to interfere in the Near East War. It was also established that the Ottoman Empire had a certain strength, otherwise they were singled out by the Russians. In fact, the French were also very irritated.


    For no other reason, there are too many grey animals. Quantitative change caused qualitative change. At that time, Napoleon was piled up by the Russians in quantities. In addition, there was also an Austrian empire, which could not be ignored.


    "Humph!"


    Napoleon III gave a cold drink and expressed his dissatisfaction. The British made it clear that they were the first birds.


    "Tell the British, don''t forget that there is another Austria. If we don''t send troops to support the Ottoman Empire, I''m afraid it won''t be long before we can hear the news of their defeat." Napoleon III thought for a while


    The use of diplomatic means to split the Russian-Olympic alliance is very important to the British, and it is not unreasonable to pay some price for it.


    But it was different for Napoleon III. The stage has been set up, and the audience are waiting to watch the show off the stage.


    Since Napoleon III was in the throne of Napoleon''s successor, revenge for his uncle was justified, and the French people were watching him and could not stand him back.


    There is no way, the French people of this era are so wayward. Now that Napoleon III promised everyone before he succeeded, he had to honor it.


    Napoleon III did this in history. The Crimean War ended the Russian hegemony in Europe and won the support of the people.


    "Your Majesty, if the Russians and Austria really join forces, we will probably have a hard time defeating them in the Near East." Ruue reminded


    The lieutenant didn''t call it in vain. In case of defeat, he would be the one who carried the pot, and anti-Wei Du gradually had to be prepared.


    "Don''t worry, they can''t really join hands. With the appetite of the Russians, Austria simply did not dare let them get the Black Sea Strait." Napoleon III affirmed the judgment


    An overly powerful Russian empire was not in Austria''s interest. The Russians annexed the Ottoman Empire, and Austria''s pressure was increased.


    ...


    Balkan Peninsula


    On April 11, 1852, after negotiations between the Austrian and Russian governments, the two parties signed the Balkan Treaty.


    The treaty stipulates that the Russian army shall be handed over to the two principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia to Austria; the Russian army shall be granted free passage; Austria shall provide logistical support for the Russian army in the Balkans.


    Both sides needed to get what they needed. Austria got the agreed place and successfully covered the westward strategy; the Russians had the opportunity to continue to fight from the Balkans, which increased the odds of this war.


    If you look at the map, you can see that without the support of Austrian materials, after the occupation of the two Principalities of the Danube, the logistics supply would make the Russian army lose its ability to continue the attack.


    The sudden release of the Russians dumbfounded the Sudanese government preparing to watch the conflict between Russia and Austria.


    Without hesitation, 250,000 Russian troops were heading down the Danube and heading for Bulgaria.


    Anyone with a bit of military knowledge knows that once Bulgaria fell, the Ottoman capital was in danger.


    In fact, if the Sudanese government did not invite the British and French navy into the Black Sea in time, the Russians ¡¯attack would have been smoother. Transporting supplies by sea is much easier than transporting supplies by land.


    With the strength of the Russians, if they did not lose their sea power, they could choose to land at multiple points, which would make the Ottoman Empire tired.


    Waves have not settled and waves have risen again.


    The Russians were also prepared. Through the contacts of the Orthodox Church, the Bulgarians are now ready to eat the pulp and welcome the king.


    Not only Bulgarians, but other peoples within the Ottoman Empire are also moving. However, at this time, they still lacked effective organization, nationalism had not yet spread, and the fighting effectiveness of the outbreak was limited.


    In short, the current Ottoman Empire is full of wind and rain, and with more Austria as an enemy, they will face more trouble.


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 Chapter 179： All by

    Since the declaration of war with the Ottoman Empire, Austria has entered a state of war. A large number of strategic supplies were transported along the Danube River to the Balkan Peninsula, and 200,000 Austrian troops also killed the past.


    On the surface, Austria is seeking revenge on the Ottoman Empire. The hatred of the two sides can be traced back hundreds of years. Had the Habsburg dynasty unified the Germans without chaos in the Ottoman Empire.


    This time Franz deceived the whole world, and it was the army and strategic materials that continued to pour into the Balkans, even inside Austria, it seemed to kill the Ottoman Empire.


    Only a few high-level officials knew that the Balkan offensive had come to an end. Austria''s army and strategic supplies were assembled in the Danube Basin. The main purpose was to quickly deploy troops after the westward strategy was launched.


    Isn''t the Russians needed for strategic supplies to the Balkans? Even if the Tsarist government has prepared for the war for two years, it has not been able to solve the problem of domestic traffic.


    Originally, the Tsarist government was preparing to solve logistical problems by shipping. They concentrated their strategic supplies on ports along the coast of Ukraine. The Black Sea Fleet was escorted.


    As a result, the plan could not keep up with the rapid changes. As soon as the British and French navies arrived, the sea would be closed.


    At this time, it is necessary for allies to contribute. Austria has a Danube River that can be directly connected to the Bulgarian region. Supply logistics is not a big problem.


    It can be said that the Danube River is a gem given to Austria by God. Before the railway is completed, water transport is the most reliable way.


    The Danube River originates from Baden, enters Austria via Wurttemberg, Bavaria, and enters the sea through the two principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia. This is the logistic lifeline of Austria''s westward advance to South Germany and the southern Balkans.


    Of course, the railway can still be repaired. After all, the Danube River can''t cover all areas, and a railway that runs from east to west is more convenient.


    Vienna


    Austria''s General Staff, reports of battles in the army have piled up. Soldiers need military merits. The two principalities occupying the Danube River did not fight much at all. What do you rely on to increase your official rank?


    If it wasn''t for Marshal Radsky''s prestige high enough to suppress the main faction in the army, these messy reports of the battle would be on Franz''s desk.


    According to the statistics of the Archives Bureau, in 1852, the General Staff Department received more than 100,000 reports on the battle, and the names of almost all officers and men appeared on the report.


    A middle-aged officer with a thick file said with a bitter smile: "Honest Marshal, this is a report from the 19th Division."


    He didn''t know how many documents had been carried back. Since the outbreak of the war with the Ottoman Empire, the Austrian military has begun to flex its muscles and prepare to fight.


    The General Staff receives a large number of battle reports and countless battle plans every day. In short, everyone was anxious, for fear that the Russians were playing too hard in front, and there was no chance for them to perform.


    Marshal Radsky thought for a moment and said, "Throw it to the archives. From now on, all reports of this kind will not have to be given to me."


    At the beginning, he was very happy that the militia in the army is a good thing! Over time, Marshal Radsky was numb.


    Since the successful occupation of the two Principalities of the Danube, many people have regarded this war as an armed march, as if the Ottoman Empire was breaking down.


    Not only are the active officers and soldiers tempted, but even the son-in-law of the aristocracy is looking for relationships everywhere, and wants to enter the army to be gilded.


    I want to join at this time, naturally it is impossible. In order to implement the westward strategy, the Austrian government''s top officials are staring at it, and no negligence is allowed.


    "Yes, Marshal!" The middle-aged officer replied.


    After speaking, the middle-aged officer did not leave, but was a little hasty, and seemed to have something to say.


    After seeing this, Marshal Radsky asked in confusion: "Major General Lafitte, what else is going on?"


    "Hello Marshal, the following anger is infuriating, and we are about to hold it back." Major General Lafitte said aloud.


    Marshal Radsky said solemnly: "What can''t be suppressed, just tell them all to prepare me, and when they fight, don''t worry about them.


    If anyone has an opinion, he will be ordered to retire immediately, and the Austrian army will not have such an injustice! "


    "Yes, Marshal!" Major General Lafitte hurriedly answered.


    The Austrian military does not have the following traditions. This kind of militaristic event is not up to the officers and men below.


    If at this time he was ordered to retire and go home, it would be missed by this war. For those who are interested in winning the fame on the battlefield, they will lose out.


    Suppressing the voice below, Marshal Radsky sighed. This time is indeed a rare opportunity to go south to the Balkans. Unfortunately, reality does not allow it.


    At present, the main forces of the Austrian army are operating in the two principalities of the lower Danube. On the surface, it is to eliminate the rebels and establish effective local rule. In fact, it is not for the convenience of gathering.


    Even the warships of the Austrian Navy that were able to navigate on the Danube River ran to the Black Sea on standby before the war broke out. At this time, they were escorted in the Danube River.


    With so much prepared, you can''t even give up a bit of cheap in the Balkans, even give up the westward strategy, right?


    It is easy to disperse the army, but it is difficult to gather. With just one command, the Austrian army and the Russians joined forces to attack, and it wouldn''t be long before they could occupy the Balkans.


    But once the Balkans were occupied, Austria was dragged here, and it was difficult to get out.


    Far away from the Danube River, there is no water transportation. When hundreds of thousands of troops are assembled and then transported from the Balkans to South Germany, daylily is rampant.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Franz asked with concern: "Mr. Stein, at what stage has the domestic railway trunk line construction been completed, when can it be completed?"


    The construction of the Austrian railway network began in 1849. It has been three years since the start of construction, and some plain sections have been opened to traffic.


    However, for the entire transportation network, it is still a waste of money. Needless to say, if you want to cross the main railway of the Alps, it will not be able to open to traffic in three years.


    For mountain railways, Franz''s requirements are not so urgent. Now the most important thing is that the railway from Vienna to Salzburg must be opened in advance.


    There is no way. Under his butterfly effect, the Near East War broke out a year earlier than the Crimean War in history, which reduced the preparation time for the westward strategy by one year.


    One year is enough to change a lot of things. Vienna is only two hundred kilometers away from Salzburg. Four years of repairing this railway, Franz is not worried at all.


    The Beijing-Zhangzhou Railway has such poor construction conditions that it has only been repaired for less than four years. This section of the railway does not need to be manually chiseled through the Badaling Tunnel or the Huailai Bridge.


    It will be difficult to do without one year''s work period. For the sake of confidentiality, Franz is not likely to specifically question this section of the railway. In the event of attention, it is troublesome. At present, we can only let the main railway lines across the country rush together.


    According to the General Staff''s plan, once the westward strategy is launched, the Austrian army will attack in three ways. All the way along the Danube River, all the way from Salzburg to land straight to Munich, and all the way along the Rhine into Bavaria.


    It has to be said that the developed water system is good, and even from Salzburg to Bavaria, there is a Salzach river that can connect the Rhine.


    In this era, the Bavarians had not built a canal between the Rhine and the Danube, otherwise this time the battle for the reunification of South Germany would be sufficient to mobilize supplies from Vienna.


    A logistics supply point has now been added-Salzburg. Therefore, before the war broke out, it was important to build a railway between Vienna and Salzburg.


    Minister of Railways Stein submitted a document to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, this is a schedule of railway construction and an estimate of the opening time, please look over.


    At present, major domestic railway companies have increased construction speed. It will take at least two years for the main road to be completed in total. One-third of the road will be open to traffic within this year, and some mountain railways may be postponed until 1856. "


    Franz nodded, Austria''s railway construction speed is not slow in this era, especially after the government''s stimulus policy was introduced, several railway companies are in a hurry.


    From this year, the Austrian railway will usher in traffic. Many sections will be opened to traffic one after another, and the domestic transportation situation will be greatly improved.


    I flipped around and saw the answer I wanted, Franz said with a smile: "I''m very satisfied with this speed, Mr. Stein is lucky, now you can go to work."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    After Stein turned and left, he was not able to participate in the subsequent meetings.


    Franz is not ready to train a full-time bureaucracy, and most government officials are talented in one area. If you are proficient, you can pack and go home. The Austrian government does not need to be full-time.


    If there is such a genius, Franz thinks it is better to send it for scientific research, and it is too dangerous to engage in politics. Even his emperor is afraid.


    After seeing Stein''s departure, Franz said, "Dear everyone, if nothing unexpected happens, the Austrian railway to Salzburg can be opened to traffic by the end of the year, and the construction of the railway subgrade has been completed.


    The original plan was unchanged, and now it will be delayed for at least half a year. Is there any problem with Mr. Metternich? "


    The named Foreign Minister Metternich thought it out and replied: "Sir, it depends on the situation in the Balkan front.


    According to the information we have gathered, the Russian army has invested 251,000 troops here. The Ottoman army nominally has 450,000 people. In fact, the deficit is at least one-fifth, and the combat effectiveness is not optimistic.


    If the Russians made a quick decision and conquered Constantinople before the British and French intervention, then our original plan would be difficult to continue. "


    Don''t look at the seemingly larger number of Ottoman troops, but in fact Metternich is more optimistic about the Russians. The large number of troops on the Ottoman side does not mean that there must be more troops on the battlefield.


    Now the Russians have thrown the Duchy of the Danube River to Austria, and in fact the responsibility for maintaining stability in the rear is also left to Austria, including the logistics and transportation of this area, which are done by the Austrian army.


    The Ottoman Empire operated locally, but unfortunately the Russians were more popular in Bulgaria. With the support of the Russians, the number of local guerrillas has exceeded five digits, and the advantages of Ottomans'' local operations have turned into disadvantages.


    Marshal Radsky confidently commented: "Mr. Metternich need not worry, this is a terrible war.


    After our contact with the Russian forces entering the Balkans, we can basically determine that the Russian combat effectiveness is much lower than we previously thought.


    First of all, the Russian military is very chaotic in the deployment of troops. The troop establishment is still in the era of the anti-French war. The internal corruption of the army is serious, weapons and equipment are backward, and the logistics system is chaotic.


    Secondly, the discipline of the Russian army was scattered, and the Cossack cavalry was a group of locusts. They went all the way to scourge all the way, and they could fight a downwind battle. Once they failed, they would collapse.


    The Ottoman army asked French trainers to train, but only learned the French''s fur. In addition to looking like a modern army, it was actually the same.


    On the issue of corruption, the Ottoman army was even more serious. The Russians were able to fill the organization, and the Ottoman officers directly took up the air.


    Many soldiers were forcibly drafted into the army by the officers, and they were pulled together to make up a few combat capabilities. I have no expectations.


    Overall, the combat effectiveness of the Ottoman army was even worse. Without external intervention, most of them will lose the war, but the problem of keeping Constantinople is not a big problem. "


    Franz recognized Marshal Radsky''s comments. The combat effectiveness shown by the Russians in the Crimean War in history is one word-bad, and the Ottomans told everyone that there is no worst, only worse!


    In general, the Russians and Ottomans were in a trough during this period. Not only them, but also France, Austria, Spain, and Prussia. In addition to the British, the European powers are collectively absent.


    Under the butterfly effect of Franz, Austria was rescued. Against the background of the Russians and Ottomans, Marshal Radsky had confidence.


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 Chapter 180： Choices

    London


    The direction of the Near East War stunned the British. The Russians actually gave up the duchy of the Danube River in exchange for Austria''s logistical assistance.


    This means that the Russians have a very big appetite this time. Only with greater interests can the Russians give up the Principality of Moldavia and the Principality of Wallachia.


    John Russell said grimly, "Our previous plan failed, and the Austrians and the Russians reached an agreement. If we don''t take the shot now, the Ottoman Empire is definitely not their opponent.


    Mr. Palmerston, what is your approach to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to break up the Russian-Austrian alliance in the shortest possible time?


    Together, the two countries are invincible in the Near East. Even if we act together with the French, it will be difficult to win. "


    The words of Prime Minister John Russell are not targeted. Russia''s border with Ottoman is only the Balkans and the Caucasus.


    The Caucasus is limited by terrain, and logistical issues are a major issue if large group operations are conducted.


    Due to the poor traffic conditions in Russia and the Caucasus with complicated terrain, it cannot support more than 200,000 troops.


    Of course, if the sea power of the Black Sea is not lost, they can also hit along the coastline, logistics supply is not a problem.


    Now that the Russians have sent troops on the land, the Balkan Peninsula is left. The two principalities of the Danube River are both major grain producing countries. The food problem can basically be solved locally, and the logistical pressure of the Russian army has been reduced by half.


    Even so, the Russians were not capable of hitting Constantinople all the way. After the occupation of the two principalities, the offensive limit was basically reached, and the strategic materials shipped from the country could not keep up with the speed of the frontline troops.


    However, it is different with the addition of Austria. The Danube can quickly transport strategic supplies and support hundreds of thousands of troops in the Balkan Peninsula without any problems.


    Palmerston replied without change: "The Prime Minister, it is easy to break up the alliance between Russia and Austria. We proposed it long ago.


    As long as the Ottomans agreed to cede the two duchyes of the Danube Basin to Austria, it would be enough to feed the Austrians. With Austria separating them from the Russians, the situation will not be so bad now. "


    In order to balance the Russians, the British Foreign Office did have such a plan, but the cessation of the Duchy of the Danube to Austria was only part of the plan.


    In history, the British proposed: Aland Islands and Finland to Sweden; the Baltic Sea coast to Prussia; Poland to independence; Moldavia and Wallachia and the Danube Estuary to Austria, at the cost of Austria Abandon Lombardy and Venice, occupied by the Kingdom of Sardinia; Crimea and Caucasus belong to the Ottoman Empire ...


    Theoretically, once this plan is implemented, the strength of the Russians will be greatly weakened, and the ability to compete with the British for world supremacy will be lost.


    However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and it had already died before it was implemented. It is not just the Russians who disagree with the plan, nor can Austria agree with it.


    Don''t look at the two duchyes of the Danube Basin and the land is very fertile, but these areas have not been developed yet, and are economically lower than Lombardy and Venice.


    Occupying these areas now, Austria has to invest a lot of manpower and material resources, and has also become an anti-Russian vanguard, rushing to the front line of anti-Russia, which is very disadvantageous strategically.


    Rather than joining forces with the Russians, Austria can also get these sites, at the expense of the interests of the Ottoman Empire.


    Franz has always believed in the truth that "thousands of birds are in the forest, and one bird is worse than one hand", but he will not sacrifice his own interests in order to balance the great cause of the Russians.


    The butterfly effect is still useful, because the performance of the Austrian army during the Osa war proved the power of the powers to the outside world. Palmerston''s new strategic plan did not propose to give Lombardy and Venice to the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    It is the strength of the British to see people serving dishes. Austria is stronger than in history, and treatment is naturally stronger than in history.


    In order to flicker Austria and the Russians, they did not hesitate to take advantage. Unfortunately, before their plans convinced the Ottomans, war broke out.


    "But the stupid Ottoman government did not see this. They only saw that the cessation of the duchy of the Danube Valley would cost them a lot of money, and they simply did not see the benefits of doing so.


    I believe that after the Russian-Turkish war, the reality will make the Ottomans more awake and make the right choice. "John Russell chattered.


    Obviously, the affairs of the Ottoman Empire have bored him as the British Prime Minister.


    Palmerston sneered and said, "The Prime Minister, the Ottoman government is now sober, and I believe they will make the right choice.


    However, this is the future. The most important thing now is to convince the parliament to send troops to the Balkans as soon as possible. If it is too late, the Ottomans will probably be unable to support it. "


    This is the national policy of the British, giving priority to the most threatening enemies. They will not change their targets until the Russians fall.


    When it comes to threats, Austria is not as good as France at this time. Its poor geographical location has shown that Austria cannot threaten the core interests of the British.


    John Russell thought about it and said, "There is not much of a problem on the side of Congress. To keep our interests in the Mediterranean, we must keep the Russians in cages."


    Interest is an eternal theme. The annexation of the Ottoman Empire by the Russians seriously damaged the interests of the British. In order to preserve overseas investment, interest groups naturally support the government''s intervention in the Near East War.


    ...


    Constantinople


    Abdul Majed I regretted it. If he had known that the Russians and Austria would compromise so quickly, he would accept the British suggestion.


    There is no regret in politics, at this time the Russian and Ottoman forces have already started fighting in Bulgaria. Even more tragic is that, as a party with more troops, they are actually in a disadvantage on the battlefield.


    "How long will it take for our reinforcements to reach the front?" Abdul Mejd I asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, there are too many guerrillas in Bulgaria, and our reinforcements will not be able to arrive for another three days." The Minister of War replied, turning down the volume.


    In this war, the Ottoman army was slower than they expected, and the war minister naturally spoke with no confidence.


    Abdul Mejd I gave a cold drink: "Huh!"


    He also said, "I don''t care what you think, anyway, Bulgaria can''t be lost. What it means here, you all know!"


    Everyone was afraid to speak with their heads down. The national policy of the Ottoman Empire was actually very liberal in modern times.


    It is a pity that no matter how good the policy needs to be implemented, the decaying Ottoman government undoubtedly lacks efficient implementation capabilities, and naturally, the people are full of grievances.


    The aftermath is now out, and the local operations have not received the support of the people, and they have also been attacked by guerrillas, which has slowed the pace of reinforcements.


    Fortunately, the reaction of the Russians was also very slow. Otherwise, a decisive battle broke out on the front line, and the Ottoman government could only cry.


    ...


    Athens, Greece


    With the outbreak of the Near East War, the Greeks were happy, and their chance to achieve their goals came.


    Otto I had a headache and faced the pull of the four great powers at the same time. He didn''t know how to stand.


    Greek nationalism has been on the rise since the conflict with the British in 1850. From the beginning Otto I supported the idea that nationalism was conducive to his rule.


    Otto I thought he had seized the key to gaining popular support and put himself at the forefront of the patriotic movement.


    How to keep the patriotic enthusiasm of the people from cooling down has become a problem for Otto I.


    After the outbreak of nationalism, regaining lost ground has become the common goal of the Greeks, and it is also the "great ideal" of Otto I and Queen Armania.


    The Greeks'' claims to take back territory are almost endless. The theoretical basis of this requirement came from the Byzantine Empire, and the Greeks wanted to reproduce the territory of the Byzantine Empire.


    When the power and the ideal are out of balance, the days of tragedy are not far off. The territory of the Greek kingdom in this era was only over 50,000 square kilometers, and its population was less than one million. It simply could not support their "ideals".


    "You, where should we stand now?" Otto I asked frowningly.


    As a small country, the most sensible approach is to stand on the side of the winner; while a country with a flourishing nationalism is often not so sensible, it will choose the side with the greatest interests.


    At this time Otto I did not know that his rule was about to usher in a new crisis. No matter which side you stand on, it is impossible to satisfy the appetite of the people to regain their lost ground.


    In Greece, where idealism prevails, the people don''t care so much. They only ask the government according to their ideals.


    In history, for more than one hundred years from the time of Otto I, all the kings of Greece have not lived comfortably, because none of them could fulfill the ideals of the Greek people.


    The Finance Minister answered with a complex look: "His Majesty, the British and French navies have taken control of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. For the sake of national security, we can only stand with them."


    This is the most sensible approach. No matter who wins or loses, Greece surrounded by British, French, and Ottomans has no choice at all.


    The Minister of War countered: "What can we gain by standing with the Ottoman Empire? Can we count on their alms to return our homeland to us?


    Now that the Russians have made a commitment, as long as we declare war on the Ottoman Empire, they will support us in obtaining Thessaly and Ipirus after the war.


    The Austrians even promised that they would support us as much territory as we had won.


    Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, have we given up? "


    There is no way, the Russians and Austria are generous to others, naturally do not mind promises to the Greeks. Britain and France are now allies with the Ottoman Empire. How could they choose to sacrifice Ottoman''s interests to meet the Greeks'' demands?


    Even if it is to win allies, the Greek kingdom is not qualified?


    Britain and France are also arrogant, not just cats or dogs, they can sit on an equal footing with them.


    The Prime Minister echoed: "Yes, if we give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the people outside will not agree.


    It''s worth taking a little risk for the revival of the great Greek kingdom! "


    It is not that he wants to stand with the Russians, nor that he does not see the risks of doing so, but that the Greek people outside have already made choices for them.


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. It can kill the enemy and hurt itself. Now the government of Otto I has been abducted by my opinion.


    Otto I thought for a while and said, "Since the people have made their choices, then our government must respect their choices.


    However, given the British and French positions, we cannot declare war on the Ottoman Empire directly. What is a good way for everyone? "


    There is no good way, I have an idea.


    The Minister of War proposed: "Your Majesty, we can set up civilian armed forces to launch an attack on the Ottoman Empire, which can not only give the Russians and Austria an account, but also take care of British and French faces.


    In his view, British and French support for the Ottoman Empire was only to combat the Russians, not to say that the two countries really supported the Ottomans.


    As long as the Greek kingdom grasps the degree, they will not interfere when they attack the Ottoman Empire without harming the face of Britain and France.


    My idea is better than no idea. There is no better way. My idea can only be used to make sense.


    After seeing everyone applauding, Otto I finally made a decision: "Then talk to the representatives of Austria and Russia, we support them in this war!"


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 Chapter 181： War loan

    The Greeks were pulled over, and Franz didn''t take it seriously. The protagonist of the Near East War was the Russians. Austria only played soy sauce, and lost at most a few stones to the Ottoman Empire that fell.


    Even if the two countries have declared war, in fact, there is a lot of room for maneuver between Austria and Austria. They have just taken over their two dependent nations, and the conflict is still under control.


    The decaying Sudanese government is actually very tolerable, but it has miscalculated its own strength before, and Austria needs this war again, and the two sides have come this far.


    Whether or not to strangle the Ottoman Empire, Franz is indifferent. With the support of Britain and France, the Ottoman Empire can keep the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    As for the Greeks, to be honest Franz didn''t expect anything from them.


    The geographical location determines that they are the best choice to hold the British thighs; the lack of strength also determines that the Ottomans need only one hand to press them.


    If it is just joining the alliance to declare war against the Ottoman Empire, then for political needs, the responsible Franz and Nicholas I will certainly pull them.


    Even if they lose on the battlefield, post-war negotiations will not hurt them.


    Sneaking into the market, this is not an ally. It is okay to win. Franz is creditworthy. The Austrian government will definitely support their demands. Most Russians will honor their promises.


    Cry yourself if you lose. They are all armed by civilians. They have nothing to do with the Greek government and naturally have nothing to do with Austria and Russia. Franz remembered that the Greeks had lost in history, and their face was swollen and bruised by the Ottoman Empire.


    Compared with the Greeks, Montenegro, or Montenegro, another small Balkan country, has a much stronger stance.


    Originally, Bishop Danilo wanted to be neutral. Montenegro, a small country with a population of less than 200,000, waged three wars against the Ottoman Empire in 1821, 1829, and 1835, in order to obtain the estuary of the south. It all ended in failure and has just been restored. vitality.


    Bishop Danilo was a peaceful faction. Montenegro was surrounded by the Ottoman Empire. He was afraid that he would overturn before he could wait for reinforcements.


    Unfortunately, the pro-Russian Montenegrin people did not agree. Militant is characteristic of all Balkan countries, and Montenegro is the best among them.


    The Ottoman Empire has ruled the Balkans for hundreds of years and still has not been able to conquer the Grand Duchy of Montenegro, and the Sudanese government has long been tired of it.


    Therefore, a proposal was made to the Montenegrin government, so long as they were willing to cease hostilities with the Ottoman Empire and recognize the sovereignty of the Ottoman Empire, they would give Montenegro a part of the estuary of Skutai, the Adriatic Sea and Herzegovina. .


    The hard-hearted people of Montenegro rejected this temptation decisively. They would rather lay down these sites with their own hands than submit to the Ottoman Empire.


    The power of hatred has penetrated into the bone marrow of every Montenegro citizen. Now the opportunity has come. The Russians and Austria declared war on the Ottoman Empire at the same time. How could they be absent?


    We must know that in the Crimean War, the people of Montenegro, who were pro-Russian, had to participate in the war.


    But Bishop Danilo saw the situation clearly. He believed that the Russians were too far away, and once the war broke out, Montenegro was isolated and neutral, choosing neutral.


    For this reason, Bishop Danilo was almost overthrown.


    Don''t worry about isolation now, they are not far from the Dalmatian provinces of Austria, which was rejected by Bishop Danilo.


    In order to be able to get married, Bishop Danilo compromised. He agreed to support the war, but in return he gave up the position of bishop to others and crowned himself "the Grand Duke of Montenegro and Burda."


    As the traditional younger brother of the Russians, the Grand Duchy of Montenegro is still well taken care of, Russia comes to communicate with Austria, and Austria provides them with assistance.


    Franz naturally will not reject this small request from the Russians, not just weapons and equipment and strategic materials, as long as he is willing to give money to discuss everything.


    At this time, the superiority of the state-owned enterprises was manifested. With the government''s administrative order, the enterprises began to produce strategic materials in advance.


    Considering the payment capacity of the Grand Duchy of Montenegro, Franz also provided the loan service very intimately, which solved the urgent needs of customers.


    There is no other way to provide loan services. Not to mention the Principality of Montenegro, even the Russians have limited ability to pay.


    Now that they have not completed internal reforms, the wealth that a feudal dynasty can gather is simply not comparable to capitalist countries.


    The Tsarist government did not expect that Britain and France would intervene. The sea route is now closed, and the strategic supplies hoarded along the Ukrainian coast can only be transported by land. This obviously cannot guarantee the needs of the frontline army, and can only be purchased from Austria.


    The military expenditure of the labor division expedition to the Balkans can be much higher than the historical cost of fighting in the Crimea. Due to the corruption of the Tsarist government, even if the Austrian government did not drive up prices, prices are now rising.


    Franz can''t stop Russian bureaucrats from getting rich?


    In the end, of course, hello, hello, everyone. The only thing that hurts is the Russian central finances. Anyway, their big business can stand up to it, and they have no money and can not afford a loan.


    The Austrian government is very willing to take this business. These loans are targeted and can only buy Austrian goods without having to take out real money. Anyway, loans to Russians are better than letting Russians default on payments.


    Political loans have never been simple. There are additional terms of business and trade. Even if the Russian government does not qualify for a loan, the Austrian government will not lose money.


    Only the central bank has the strength to undertake this business in Austria. Otherwise, the loans of hundreds of millions of dongs will not be available, even if the domestic major commercial banks add up.


    With the order of Franz, the Central Bank of Austria started the money printing machine and made the first payment in the shortest time.


    The Russians borrowed 100 million dongs, and the Principality of Montenegro borrowed 5 million dongs. The Greeks'' loan request was rejected by Franz.


    The reason is that Austria is unable to provide them with material assistance, does not border on land, and expects to deliver goods by sea. When the British do not exist?


    Take real money? This obviously doesn''t exist. Isn''t the Austrian government a big deal? You can also count on the Greek government''s finances to pay them back?


    You know, since the establishment of the Greek Kingdom, their finances have been resistant to borrowing from the boss behind them. When did you see them paying off their debts?


    After the borrowing with the Russians and Montenegro was completed, the money flowed into the Austrian market and stimulated Austria''s economic development.


    Anyway, now is the time of war. It is normal for prices to rise. As long as you do n¡¯t play too much, there will be no major problems.


    After the reunification of South Germany, the market currency capacity increased, and the problem of inflation was solved.


    As long as it is not an outflow of funds, in the context of increased wealth creation in the society, additional currency issuance is also a normal operation and will not cause serious inflation.


    As for the economic pain caused by the return of the market to normal after the war, aren''t there still Russians who repay their debts? As long as real money flows in, all crises can be resolved.


    Take advantage of this opportunity to make the economic ties between Austria and Russia closer, and use the benefits to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.


    The French can influence the tsarist government by controlling Russian finance. Austria does not have the power to control Russian finance, but it can always be done with influence?


    Franz was very conscientious. The loan interest to his allies was only 0.2%, and there were absolutely no unequal conditions.


    It just promotes economic exchanges between the allies. Anyway, Britain and France have become enemies. Austria is not too much to grab their market?


    At this time, Britain and France did not have the opportunity to protest. From the moment the navy blocked the door, they were the enemies of the Tsarist government.


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 Chapter 182： Pig teammates

    On April 25, 1852, the Anglo-French Ottomans held high-level government meetings in Paris to discuss the issue of the Near East War, and they couldn''t wait for Napoleon III, who wanted to return France to the center of the world, to personally chair the meeting.


    "The Russians are launching onslaughts in Bulgaria and the Caucasus, and our forces have repeatedly repelled their attacks.


    But to defeat the Russians, our strength alone is not enough. And the Austrians are also watching, holding back a lot of our troops.


    If there is only one enemy, you can deal with it. Now facing two powerful enemies at the same time, we are really tired of coping. Ottoman Minister of Foreign Affairs Ade said a bit tired.


    This language really embarrassed him, not only to persuade Britain and France to send troops for assistance as soon as possible, but also not to expose the weak inside story of the Ottoman Empire.


    This is not easy to pretend, and it goes too far without paying attention. In case Britain and France thought that the Ottoman Empire could withstand it and delayed the troop dispatch, they could only cry.


    On the other hand, if the weakness of the Ottoman Empire is exposed, Britain and France do not consider it worth investing, and then change hands with Austria and the Russians to divide them up.


    In addition to diplomatic troubles, the internal struggles of the Ottoman government also gave Ade a headache. Abdul Mejd I was not a good master.


    Not long ago, Abdul Mejid I was fired by the Russians as a pro-British and French foreign minister and replaced by Pro-Russian Rifat.


    With the failure of the Constantinople negotiations, the pro-Russian foreign ministers seem to have lost their value, and they were immediately dismissed and replaced with pro-British and French-style Adrians.


    This is what can be done in a country like Ottoman. If a European country is changed, such a casual substitution, the Foreign Minister is not taken as a thing at all, and people will have to quit.


    In fact, Ade didn''t want to do this chore, it is the essential work to do well, and if the mess is done, the whole family will be unlucky.


    But he had no choice at all, and Abdul Mejid I''s will not be violated, and his status as Minister of the Ottoman Empire was not as high as in European countries.


    "Mr. Hoad, don''t worry. According to the information we have received, the Austrian government is full and now they are preparing to settle down.


    Although it is not clear what the secret agreement between them and the Russians was, from the current situation, it is preliminary judged that the Russians should exchange the Danube Principality for Austria''s material support.


    It was only recently that the Austrian government provided a low-interest loan of 100 million dongs to the Russians, with almost no strings attached.


    Everyone knows the ambitions of the Russians. Presumably the Austrian government does not want them to continue expanding. At this time, providing material support is already the limit. "British Foreign Minister Palmerston analyzed


    What he meant was very obvious, just to warn Aad that everyone''s enemies were Russians this time. Don''t try to use their power to solve two enemies at the same time.


    The reason is very simple. The Russians were the greatest enemies of the British Empire. Of course, they must be dealt with first.


    As for Austria, after defeating the Russians, look for their obscurity. John Bull''s foreign policy has always been adjusted according to the threat intensity of the enemy.


    Facing the Russians and Austria at the same time, it seemed very irrational to Palmerston.


    Anglo-French Ottoman VS Austria + Russia, fighting in the Near East, is clearly a close battle.


    This kind of battle usually results in both defeats and no one can please.


    There is no doubt that he has infinitely enhanced the strength of the Ottoman Empire. I don''t know that the main player is already disabled.


    Napoleon III nodded and said: "Mr. Palmerston is right, we need to stabilize Austria now and consider how to deal with Austria after the Russians are resolved."


    Despite his self-confidence, he was not only confident in the strength of France, but also in the strength of the British.


    In his opinion, the strength of Britain and France far surpassed Austria and Russia. Coupled with a quasi-power Ottoman Empire, the war was a steady win.


    Confidence belongs to faith, but no one minds making the enemy weaker, and division is very necessary.


    Adhaha smiled, pretending to say easily: "Of course, it is best to be able to defeat the enemy one by one.


    The Russian reinforcements are constantly reinforcing the front line. To win the war at the least cost, we must act now. If the time is too long, it will inevitably increase the variables. "


    He didn''t care what the British and French planned. As long as the British and French reinforcements were given to Huo Yu on the battlefield, his goal was half completed.


    Victory or defeat on the battlefield is not his concern as a foreign minister. By binding Britain and France to the ship, the Ottoman Empire can at least survive the current difficulties.


    Napoleon III pointedly said: "Mr. Ade please rest assured that the French army is ready and will leave in a week.


    France is a responsible country, and we will not watch our allies bleed on the front line, and do nothing. "


    After listening to Napoleon III, Palmerston did not change his face, as if all this had nothing to do with him.


    "We are persuading Congress that the results will be next month at the latest, and the British Army will also appear on the Balkans."


    Ade''s face was a bit ugly, and seemed to be very dissatisfied with the performance of the British. In fact, his heart was relieved, and this result can already be explained to the country.


    The problem of sending troops was solved, and the next loan was easy to handle. It is nothing more than the question of the level of interest and the additional conditions.


    In this respect, the Ottomans did not have the confidence to negotiate at all, and Huad was not entangled in this area. As long as the conditions were not too excessive, he agreed.


    The conditions were too extreme, and it was a big deal to be sent back for approval by Abdul Mejid I. At this time, the Ottoman Empire had no choice.


    Without the support of Britain and France, it would be possible to kill the Sudanese government in this Near East War. At the critical moment of life and death, none of the bottom line and moral control existed.


    ...


    On May 9, 1852, with the cooperation of Bulgarian guerrillas, the main force of the Russian army captured the important Ottoman military fortress-Ruse.


    Rousse''s fall meant that the Ottoman Empire had a loophole in Bulgaria''s defense. After nearly a month of Bulgarian offensive and defense, the Russians finally made a strategic breakthrough.


    Unfortunately, due to the chaos of the Russian army''s command system, after the attack on Crusoe, the surrounding troops failed to cooperate in the first time and continued to expand the results. By the time the Expeditionary Forces Command reacted, everything was late.


    After losing the opportunity, the Russians lost the opportunity to seriously damage the main force of the Ottoman army, and the war was continued.


    Coincidentally at this time, the French''s first batch of reinforcements had arrived in Constantinople, and after a brief repair of 50,000 French troops, they were put into war.


    After getting used to the Ottomans, he suddenly encountered an elite French army. The Russian Expeditionary Force made a wrong judgment and was caught off guard.


    On May 11, 1852, the invading 16th Infantry Division, when chasing the Ottoman army, happened to collide with the French 6th Infantry Division, and was stabbed by the French army for a half-time attempt.


    If the reinforcements had not arrived in time, they would have been the first division-level unit to be wiped out since the war began.


    Perhaps for revenge against the Anti-French War, these elite French divisions have a very high morale and have shown extraordinary combat effectiveness on the battlefield.


    After hitting a sap of the Russians, on May 13, 1852, the French army continued to fight with the Russians in Razgrad, confronting 90,000 Russians with less than 50,000 troops. .


    Unfortunately, the outstanding performance of the French army has not changed the overall situation. Their number is too small. In the face of more and more Russian troops, the number of French casualties has skyrocketed.


    The two sides fought for seven days. After 15,200 casualties from the French army, they were finally forced to break through. The battle in Razgrad ended with the defeat of the French army.


    However, although they are still defeated, even if defeated, they still exchanged with the Russians at a ratio of 1: 1.3. As a winner, the Russian army paid nearly 20,000 casualties.


    Of course, there is the advantage of French weapons and equipment, but it is also inseparable from their strict training and high morale.


    As for the Ottoman army, this group of pig teammates can''t be expected. After a failure, it seemed that the Russians were frightened, the army was lost, and the Russian army chased the world.


    Whenever the allies give a little bit of power to the Russian army, the French army will not be besieged by the Russians. It is still unknown whether the Razgrad battle will be won.


    ...


    Paris


    News of Rousse''s loss came, May 12th. The weakness of the Ottoman Empire was exposed, but at this time, Britain and France could not tolerate remorse.


    The loan was released. This is only a small problem. Don''t be embarrassed. Let''s tear up the agreement.


    The point is that the first batch of French reinforcements has arrived in the Ottoman Empire and has entered the battlefield. At this time, Napoleon III could not retreat anyway.


    Knowing that there are pits in front, it is necessary to jump down. A political need is enough to make Napoleon III persist.


    Palmerston was also unhappy, at this time Prime Minister Russell had convinced Parliament and the London government had declared war on the Russian Empire two days ago.


    War is not a child''s play. At this time, as long as the London government does not want to be ousted from power, it must fight hard with the Russians. This has a bearing on the face and influence of the world overlord.


    It is impossible for the British to counsel on this issue, which has a bearing on their influence all over the world. If it loses to the Russians, the basis of British colonial rule will be shaken.


    If this news can only depress Britain and France, then the news will make them thunderous.


    Especially Napoleon III, the French army fought the Russians in front of them, and the Ottoman army retreated all the way. Whose territory is this defending?


    Of course, as an excellent politician, Napoleon III knew that the interests were maximized. Immediately took out the record of the French army, showing off to the people everywhere, boasting his martial arts from the side.


    Lost the battle? This is the responsibility of the Ottomans. What does it have to do with the valiant French Army? However, under the inferior forces, they made an amazing exchange ratio.


    The gap in weapons and equipment was directly ignored by Napoleon III. Anyway, the people don''t care so much, just give them the emphasis that the losses of the Russian army will be greater.


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 Chapter 183： Ideal strategy

    Winter to summer, St. Petersburg has ended the bitter cold wind days, the cozy sunshine scattered on every corner of the city, warming this ice and snow country.


    The Balkan war report came over, and the good news and the bad news are always shortcuts for the bureaucrats to get in, and the Tsarist government is no exception.


    In the first round of the Balkan battle, the Russians won a full victory. Even if the Russian army lost too much in the Battle of Razgrad, adding a trace of flaws to this battle, it did not damage the hearts of officials.


    Of course, in the battle report received by Nicholas I, of course, the Russian army would not suffer. The frontline officers took it all, adding the losses of the Ottoman army, and it seemed like a big victory.


    After receiving the news, Nicholas I held a celebration party in the Winter Palace that night. Unfortunately, the heroes were thousands of miles away and missed the glory that belonged to them.


    The Russians had reason to be happy. In the first round of the Bulgarian campaign, they won a great victory and pushed the front forward by more than 100 kilometers.


    Starting from the attack on Cruiser, the Russian army launched an attack on the Ottoman army with a total strength of 280,000, defeating nearly 500,000 Ottoman troops and 50,000 French troops.


    At the cost of just over 45,000 casualties, more than 53,000 people were wiped out and more than 38,000 people were captured.


    Defeat twice as many enemies with half of the strength, and the loss of 91,000 enemy troops in exchange for the casualties of 45,000 soldiers, including the French army of more than 10,000 people.


    The contribution of the Bulgarian guerrillas was carried over, and their casualties were naturally ignored. Anyway, the battle won, and the specific situation of the Tsarist government did not care. Concern is useless, deceiving and hiding has penetrated into every corner of the Russian Empire.


    Since the Ottoman army claims to be the 500,000th Army, they defeated the 500,000th Army. The actual strength of the enemy was naturally ignored by everyone.


    ...


    After the celebration party, Nicholas I returned to the subject again. It''s not good news that the French sent troops to fight.


    Although the British and French fleets have seized the power of the Black Sea, the Tsarist government is considering the possibility of British and French troops entering the war, and it really makes them feel uncomfortable.


    Perhaps the officers on the front line are still a little bit temperate, or maybe they know that the war is going to continue, they have to fight hard with the French, and they are afraid to pit themselves in.


    At the end of the battle report, they focused on the threat of the French army.


    To sum up, if not 50,000 French troops suddenly appeared on the battlefield, this Bulgarian General Assembly battle would be the end of the Ottomans.


    Without French reinforcements, it wouldn''t be long before Her Majesty the Tsar can parade in Constantinople. His Majesty the Tsar must remain vigilant against these evil Frenchmen.


    Nicholas I said with a smile: "You, the French really sent troops to participate in the war. News from London, not long ago the British Parliament passed a resolution to join the war.


    From now on, we have added two more enemies. Britain and France are not so good at dealing with the Ottomans. The war is not yet over.


    How to fight the next battle, everyone have any ideas, you can speak freely. "


    The front line had a great victory, and Nicholas I was in a good mood. Even if he knew that Britain and France had joined the war, he was very angry, but he did not erupt, and he was very confident in winning the war.


    The strong always have to maintain a good manner, especially when the winning ticket is held.


    This is not an exaggeration. Judging from the strength of the army on the bright side, the Russians really have this strength. At least in terms of population, the Russians have this strength.


    In 1852, the total population of Russia was between 65 million and 76 million, more than the total population of Britain and France. The total population of the British Isles was about 28 million, and the total population of France was about 36 million.


    (There is no way, the tsarist government did not have demographics in this era, and the data varies greatly.)


    The Ottoman Empire was automatically ignored by Nicholas I, and the battle in Bulgaria has exposed the fact that the Ottoman army was unbearable.


    In the later wars, the Ottoman Empire will soon be reduced from the protagonist to the supporting role, and Britain and France are the new main forces of war.


    "His Majesty, now that Britain and France have jumped in, we will turn the Balkans into their graves and let them know who is the world''s first army power.


    Now we should immediately send more troops to the front line, annihilate the Ottoman Empire, and recapture Constantinople. "Secretary of the Army, Arthur Nicholas, said aggressively.


    In the decisive battle between Britain and France in the Near East, the Russians could not take any advantage, and they would not suffer too much. Geographically, everyone was half a catty.


    The Russians can be supported by Austria and can transport supplies through the Danube River. Britain and France also have goods transported by sea. The logistic link is a draw.


    The frontline increase is inevitable. After winning this battle, the losses suffered by the Russian army are not small. The war must continue to require reinforcements. Commanders at the front have already asked for reinforcements in the country.


    "Your Majesty, due to an incorrect estimation in advance, we did not expect the British and French to participate directly in the war, and we hoarded a large number of strategic materials in Ukrainian coastal ports.


    Now that the sea is blocked, we can only transport supplies by land. At present, we can only supply 30% of the supplies of the frontline army, and the rest must be purchased from Austria.


    We are under great financial pressure, and although Austria has provided us with a war loan of 100 million dongs, it will not be able to sustain it for long. Treasury Secretary Astanley Rod reminded


    In order to supply the current unit, they will have to purchase a large number of strategic materials from Austria. If they continue to increase their troops to the Balkan front, military expenditures will continue to increase.


    It wasn''t that Astanley Rhodes was opposed to the surge, he just raised the issue and avoided making plans blindly. It would be embarrassing to have no money to fight in the later stages.


    A hundred million Austrian guilders seem to be quite a lot. In fact, when they arrived on the battlefield, they were simply a sloppy salary. Now the total number of Russian troops in the Balkans has exceeded 300,000.


    In a Bulgarian battle, the Russian army lost 45,000 people. Even if gray animals were worthless, they would have to pay a pension.


    If the battle is won, the reward for merit is also indispensable. These still require money.


    Weapons and ammunition consumed on the battlefield, damaged weapons and equipment need to be replaced, these are money.


    Even if they do not fight, the expenses of the 300,000 army for eating and drinking Lasagna each month are more than 4 million dong. It is not the high standard of the Russian army, but the high cost of transporting materials during the war, and once it is up, it costs money.


    In a Bulgarian battle, the Russian army destroyed thousands of tons of ammunition. On average, it consumed nearly 100 tons of ammunition every day. This item alone cost tens of millions of dongs.


    Adding so much messy expenditure together, a Bulgarian General Assembly battle that lasted more than a month, the Russian military''s military expenditure will not be less than 40 million rupiah. This has not yet been calculated for salary.


    The main funding of the war still had to be solved by the Russians themselves. Austria''s loans could only be used to make up for it. The pressure of the Ministry of Finance naturally increased.


    Nicholas I nodded, and it was effective to prepare for the war in advance. At least in 1852, the Tsarist government did not have to worry about financial issues.


    If the war goes on, that''s not necessarily the case. The cost of war in the age of hot weapons has far exceeded the age of cold weapons.


    "Then find a way to make a quick decision and try to defeat the enemy within the year as much as possible without leaving opportunities for Britain and France!


    My army secretary, how much more troops do I need to end the war within the year? "Nicholas I asked with concern


    After pondering for a while, Aceh Nicholas slowly responded: "Your Majesty, at least 300,000 additional troops are needed, and it is best to add 400,000 troops for insurance purposes."


    In fact, there is no bottom in Asser Nicholas. The battlefield is ever-changing, and the strength of Britain and France is not weak. There is also a livery Ottoman Empire. Who knows how many troops can end the war in a short time?


    But since Her Majesty Tsar asked, he had to answer, otherwise he seemed incompetent.


    Asse-Nicholas is still a bit of a level. He is not optimistic that the Russian army can end the war within the year and directly stated an impossible number.


    Prior to investing 300,000 troops in the Balkans, the Russian Empire did its best. If this number was doubled, soldiers and Russians would be in short supply, but logistics supplies would be over.


    Even with the addition of Austria, the combined efforts of the two countries can hardly guarantee the 600,000 to 700,000 troops fighting in the Balkans.


    This is not a lack of supplies, but transportation support. If fighting in the Danube, logistics supplies can also be guaranteed.


    However, with the passage of the war, the supply line of the Russian army is getting longer and longer, and the distance from the Danube River is getting longer and longer. The distance that needs to be transported by animal power and manpower to carry it back is also increasing, and the pressure of logistics supply naturally increases greatly.


    Nicholas I was not a military officer. As soon as the words of the Army Secretary came out, he knew that it was impossible to end the war within the year.


    Britain and France have sea power. Even if the Russians occupy the Balkans, they can land at any time as long as they are willing. Is it so easy to end the war?


    Moreover, although the Ottoman Empire was decaying, the rotten ship still had three pounds of nails, and the combat power erupted at the moment of life and death should not be underestimated.


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell said with a wink: "Mr. Ase, the reality does not allow us to invest so many troops in the Balkans. This plan looks feasible, but there is actually no operability.


    If the war cannot be won in the Balkans, can we make a breakthrough in the Caucasus?


    Victory in either direction can undermine the confidence of the Ottoman Empire. As long as this decaying empire collapses, we will win this war. "


    Make a breakthrough in the Caucasus, no problem! It''s just that one hill was conquered, and the next one.


    Persevering efforts will continue for three years and five years, and as slow as ten or eight years. As long as they persist, they can wear off the Ottoman Empire sooner or later.


    The prerequisite is that the Tsarist government can support it. Don''t put yourself in before the war ends.


    Although the reality is cruel, there are ideals.


    At the same time that the Bulgarian campaign was launched, the Russians did not ignore the Caucasus, but because of geographical constraints, less effort was invested there.


    As the situation in the Balkans continues to deteriorate to the Ottoman Empire, the Sudanese government will definitely draw a large number of reinforcements from the Asia Minor Peninsula. By then, the number of troops capable of reinforcing the Caucasus will decrease.


    This was also an opportunity for the Russians. It is difficult to reach the Bosphorus from the Caucasus all the way, but it may not be possible to reach the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Successive defeats on the front lines of any country will affect domestic stability, not to mention the decaying Ottoman Empire?


    With the influence of the Russians among the Orthodox Christians and the unpopularity of the Ottoman Empire, it seems that it is not too difficult to plan several national uprisings with the continuous failure of the front line.


    If the national uprising is successful, the Ottoman Empire will be dead. Without this ground snake, Britain and France want to defeat Russia in the Near East. It is simply a dream.


    Since it is idealism, it is naturally impossible to pursue perfection. As long as it is theoretically feasible, Nicholas I approved Carl-Wasser''s proposal.


    The success was, of course, her Majesty the Tsar''s wise, the failure to lose a lot of gray animals, and the Tsar government is not short of.


    Nicholas I did not justify doing low-risk high-reward things.


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 Chapter 184： Are playing killing with a knife

    Blue water, blue sky, green grass, flowers bloom in Vienna.


    Vienna in May is the world of flowers. The streets are always full of flowers. It seems that the Vienna people like to grow flowers.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace is full of flowers and flowers, adding a different style to the refreshing May.


    Reading, viewing flowers, making tea, and concerts are all Franz''s hobbies. If there aren''t two little loli to follow, in fact, it is good to enjoy the dance, especially the one with long legs.


    Absolutely just an artistic appreciation. Franz''s private life is very decent. Never fooling around with noble ladies, without any bad habits, even lover, can be called a moral model for nobles.


    If it weren''t for his holding two little lollies in his arms, he would be able to prove this.


    Nobles, it is normal for private life to be a little messy. Life is so tiring, you have to fight with each other every day, and you need to relax properly.


    Franz is already very disciplined, at least he has not created any court scandal, but just flickered two little loli, which is not worth mentioning at all.


    The court rules of the Habsburg dynasty were still very strict, and the two little loli who received the court education together felt deeply.


    Although the princesses are not as demanding as the princes, they still learn too much compared to ordinary people.


    Princess Helen was okay, and soon she got used to it and was able to enjoy it. Princess Sissi was miserable, and her happy childhood life said goodbye to her. This is undoubtedly a terrible news for a young girl who desires freedom.


    Skip class? If a school has one hundred and eighty students, it does not matter if one student skips a class; if there is only one of you, if you skip class, then the teachers must not take a group vacation? Moreover, in the palace, where the security is strict, where else can they go?


    Although the court life is comfortable, it is not free? This was no doubt a torture for Princess Sissi.


    Her arms were not over her thighs, and her mother, Princess Ludvika, had taken the decision for her, whether she wanted to learn or not.


    If it weren''t for the family''s poor financial situation, Princess Sissi had already received these educations. These court etiquette lessons are the basic knowledge that nobles must master.


    Princess Helen and Franz were together. It was arranged by Empress Sophie. It was so beautiful that she cultivated feelings in advance. Princess Sissi joined in, and that was purely for truancy.


    The world is so magical, the fate of the three people is mixed up. What happened later was bad speech, anyway, Franz hooked up two little loli at once.


    Of course, in this age, their age is not too young. Princess Helen is almost 18 years old, and Princess Sissi is 15 years old. She has reached the age of talking about marriage.


    For all this, their mother, Princess Ludvika, was happy to see it happen. The identity is not equal, and to make this marriage happen, something else is too common in the royal family.


    As for Queen Sophie, it doesn''t matter anymore. The son is his own and the niece is someone else''s. As long as there is no royal scandal about getting pregnant before marriage, she won''t care so much.


    Of course, Franz will not admit his evil thoughts. In a broad sense, this is to confuse the enemy and relax the Kingdom of Bavaria. After all, the royal families of the two countries are about to marry. Do you have to worry about it?


    In a small way, he was saving the teenage girls. The birth of the Bavarian royal family determined that their marriage would be used to marry. The character of Princess Sissi decided to marry anyone, and there would be no good results.


    Freedom is too luxurious for the big aristocracy. From the moment they are born, they bear the responsibility of bearing weight.


    The 19th century was the last glory of the nobility. At this time, wise men knew that danger was approaching. Taking the wrong step, an ancient family is about to end the curtain.


    It ¡¯s already a tragedy if it ¡¯s not politically successful. If you do n¡¯t stand firm and are easily influenced by others to run into politics, the end result can only be tragedy.


    If we add a reluctance to have children, it is estimated that no family can accept it. Love will always be wiped out in the face of reality. What does it take to keep your face old and old?


    ...


    The Prime Minister Felix said: "His Majesty, the Bulgarian war came to an end. The final result was not unexpected. The Russians defeated the Ottomans.


    However, the Frenchman''s performance this time was very unexpected. He actually sent reinforcements to the Balkan Peninsula so quickly. It seems that Napoleon III has stabilized the country. "


    It is normal for the Russian army to defeat the Ottoman army. Although the Russian army is a group of Uighurs, it is also a brave Uighurs. It is natural that the Ottoman army, which is also a Uighurs, has a great battle.


    In terms of weapons and equipment, Russia and Ottoman are bad brothers, and everyone is equally backward. It is up to the bureaucracy to see who has the most backward weapons and equipment.


    The high efficiency of the French government proves once again that the efficiency of one person in making decisions is much higher than that of hundreds of people making decisions together.


    The London government had just convinced Parliament to send troops, and the French sent the army to the battlefield. This is enough to show that Napoleon III''s control of the French government has come to an end.


    But these are minor problems. Franz doesn''t care about the housework of the French, and he can''t interfere anyway.


    "How is the combat effectiveness of the French army? Is there anything that needs special attention?" Franz asked with concern.


    Marshal Ladsky analyzed: "His Majesty, this French Expeditionary Force is still good. According to the information we have collected, these 50,000 French troops are the most elite of the French Army.


    It seemed that Napoleon III had a **** record in order to make a shot.


    But now he should feel the pain. Although the French army had a higher exchange ratio on the battlefield, it was worth the money for them.


    In the battle of Razgrad, the French army almost lost an elite unit of the division directly. These elite soldiers were not so easy to add.


    Elite troops are not so easy to train out. The French army''s combat force is rare, and it is now consumed on the irrelevant battlefield.


    Not to mention a 1: 1.3 casualty ratio with the Russians, even if the exchange ratio was 1: 3, the French also suffered a big loss.


    If this French army does not blindly invest in the battle, it will fight the Russians without adapting to the environment, and their results will be even more brilliant.


    Face to face on the battlefield, an elite division of 50,000 is enough to defeat 100,000 Russians.


    If this French army can arrive half a month in advance and serve as the main force in this General Assembly battle, the results of this battle will probably change. "


    Franz nodded uncritically. These French troops were indeed elite divisions. The heavy losses now apparently weakened the French army''s combat effectiveness.


    But to say that Napoleon''s meat hurts, that''s not necessarily the case. These elite divisions were accumulated by the July dynasty and are loyal supporters of the July dynasty.


    If it was not for King Louis-Philippe''s continual fainting, and he did not mobilize these troops in the first place, otherwise there would be these troops, and suppressing the rebellion would be easy.


    For France, these troops are the most important national defense forces, but for Napoleon III personally, these troops are a hidden danger.


    It is probably Napoleon III''s established strategy to consume these troops on the battlefield for his own benefit.


    The current situation is entirely in the interest of Napoleon III.


    The French army on the front line, even in a disadvantaged state, was still able to play a high exchange ratio, giving him a lot of points in politics.


    Through this war, the troop reduction of these troops was severe. To restore the combat effectiveness, it is necessary to recruit new recruits.


    As long as this opportunity is used, Napoleon III can support his younger brother and take control of the army.


    As for the decline in combat effectiveness, it is not worth mentioning in the face of loyalty. Franz will probably make the same decision if he moves.


    Metternich asked tentatively: "Honest Marshal, if we try to find a way to wipe out these troops, how much will it affect the French military?"


    Marshal Radsky thought for a moment, then gave the answer: "These troops occupy about two layers of the French military''s current military strength.


    However, this does not mean that the tens of thousands of French troops are the two-tier military strength of the French. They can also mobilize nationwide, but the newly mobilized troops have very low combat effectiveness. "


    France is not a small country, and its military strength is not weak. It is very rare to be able to weaken the enemy''s strength in the short term.


    Metternich shook his head and said, "If this is the case, then this matter is not worth our involvement. It is better to leave the enemy to the Russians to solve it, and they will probably like it.


    At present, this French expeditionary force has only 36,000 men with combat effectiveness. If we fight a few more battles with the Russians, we will almost lose all. "


    The French invested too little power in the Balkans. Even if the entire army was overwhelmed, they would not be harmed, and they would not be greatly injured.


    At this time, Austria''s best choice is not to let the Russians eat the French army''s elite at one go, but to use this as an introduction to encourage Britain and France to continuously put their troops into this war.


    A big defeat is likely to cause Britain and France to take over, so the use of the Near East War to consume the power of the three countries of Britain, France and Russia will be impossible.


    Napoleon III could use a Russian knife to remove aliens, and Austria could follow suit. It is a good choice to use the power of the Russians to fight against Britain and France, and then use the power of Britain and France to fight against the Russians.


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 Chapter 185： The time to test

    Franz doesn''t like conspiracy, but his strength doesn''t allow it.


    For example, now, the calculation of the three countries in Britain, France, and Russia is obviously a conspiracy. I don''t know how it turned into a conspiracy.


    Conspiracy and Yangmou are often only one line apart. There is no strongest, and the best is the best.


    What would happen if someone told Franz Nicholas I''s plan?


    The answer is: nothing happens, Nicholas I just smiles.


    It is normal for countries to use each other and have some calculations with each other. Don''t be stupid if you want intimate cooperation, this simply doesn''t exist.


    Mature politicians only look at what the allies have done, and what the consequences will be. Weigh the pros and cons to determine the relationship between the two countries, rather than thinking about what the allies are thinking.


    So the pit teammates must have a level. If the level is not enough, they will be pitted by their teammates. Don''t cry. There are still more days to be pitted!


    For example, Franz is now pitting Russians, but as long as Austria fulfills its ally obligations, it will be Russia''s strongest ally, and Russia-Austria relations will not be affected.


    Even now Franz tells Nicholas I that Austria will send troops to help, the Russians will not have the slightest surprise, but they are more likely to be scared.


    Share as much loot as you can, which is the basis of Russia-Austria alliance. Once the distribution of benefits is unbalanced, the alliance will lose its value.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance is an equal covenant and there is no affiliation. If Austria fulfills its ally obligations and then assumes more obligations, then the final spoil distribution will naturally change.


    Now that the war in the Balkans is taking place, the Russians do not need Austrian reinforcements, and the Tsarist government is not the owner of gray animals. In order to reduce the casualties of front-line soldiers, it is impossible to trade in benefits.


    Strategically speaking, if Austria attacks the Ottoman Empire, the best troop route is exactly the same as the current route of the Russians.


    This is a logistical decision. It is much stronger to transport strategic materials from the lower Danube plain into Bulgaria through the Danube Basin than to cross the ravine from Bosnia and Herzegovina.


    What determines the outcome of this war is not how much territory the Ottoman Empire occupied, but whether it can capture Constantinople.


    As long as the Russians occupied Constantinople, the British and French navy could only withdraw from the Black Sea Strait, otherwise the Russians would block the Bosphorus and they would become the most invincible.


    After mastering the power of the Black Sea, logistical supplies can be transported by sea. With the national strength of Russia and Austria, the problem of supporting a million troops in the Balkans is not big.


    Unlike now, no matter how hard the Russian troops invest in the Balkans, there will be no more than four and a half million, no more enemies will be used to fight, and logistics will be dragged to death.


    After changing the Austrian army, this number has to be reduced by at least a quarter.


    The gray animals claim to be the cheapest army in Europe, not without reason. Their requirements for logistical supplies are the lowest of all the major powers.


    The backwardness of weapons and equipment and the low number of artillery in modern warfare also meant that there was less pressure on logistics supplies.


    Is the Tsar government short of soldiers?


    Hundreds of thousands were lost, and hundreds of thousands more will be added. If the Austrian army was involved in the capture of Constantinople, they would not want to monopolize the Black Sea Strait.


    National interests are very realistic. Don''t expect allies to bring their own dry food to help, there is no purpose yet.


    The Black Sea is very small, and the Russians have long regarded it as a reserved place, but they do not want to share another Austria.


    According to how good the current covenant is, the Russians can get the most benefits, and the price paid is only the casualties of a group of gray animals, and the tsarist government is most indispensable for people.


    ...


    Prime Minister Felix said: "Your Majesty,"


    Metternich said: "Your Majesty, the Russian Minister in Vienna approached me yesterday. They intend to send more troops to the Balkans and hope that we can provide more war supplies.


    According to preliminary judgment, the participation of Britain and France in the war contributed to this decision of the Tsarist government. It seems that they are trying to increase pressure to exert pressure on Britain and France. "


    Franz thought for a while and said, "It''s easy to provide strategic materials. As long as the Russians are willing to give money, they will be sold to them.


    His Excellency Marshal, I want to know how many troops the British and French Ottomans can invest in the Balkans. Can the Russians gain the upper hand after the increase in troops? "


    Marshal Radsky made a calculation and replied, "Your Majesty, from a logistical point of view, the total troops that the British and French Ottomans can invest now will not exceed 800,000.


    However, with the continuous advancement of the Russian front, the more troops they can invest in, it is possible that they can invest millions of troops if the battle is decisive in the coastal areas.


    However, this is an ideal number. To support so many military operations, the strategic materials required are also astronomical.


    The Ottoman Empire can solve up to two or three floors, and the rest needs to be transported from Britain and France.


    Taking into account the cost of war, Britain and France are likely to choose to arm cheap Ottoman cannon fodder with the Russians. Whether the Russians will gain the upper hand after the increase in troop strength depends on the proportion of British and French troops.


    Strategically, I don''t expect Russians to achieve their goals. Due to the loss of the right to the Black Sea, the supply of Russian troops was mainly based on the Danube transport.


    However, as the front line moved forward, the distance required for land transportation continued to increase.


    In the decisive battle in Bulgaria, the Russians can invest up to 500,000 troops. If they reach Istanbul, the Russians can only invest up to 400,000 troops.


    The actual situation may be worse than this. After all, the Ottoman Empire has operated in the Balkans for hundreds of years. After the Russian army occupied these areas, it is difficult to clear their local influence in a short time.


    The Ottomans will certainly organize guerrillas to specifically destroy the supply line of the Russian army and increase the difficulty of Russian logistics.


    If it is not possible to make quick decisions, the longer the time delay, the less likely the Russians will win the war. "


    Franz smiled slightly, and this was exactly what he wanted. The Russians who cannot win the war are Austria''s good allies.


    Even under the pressure of Britain and France, Russia-Austria relations may go further. With a solid rear, Austria can farm with peace of mind.


    Franz now looks forward to Nicholas I''s determination to make this war last longer.


    Successive czars have set a good example. The Russians have a saying: "A czar who has not fought the Russian-Turkish war must not be a good czar!"


    The Russian-Turkish war usually has to be fought for four or five years. Basically, it is fought once per generation. Except for the last Russian-Turkish war, the shortest time is three years, and more than ten years have two.


    From a military standpoint, the Russians are very unlikely to fail. If you win, you will attack, if you won''t, you will defend.


    In the war of attrition, the Russians cannot afford to hurt financial resources, and the British and French cannot afford to hurt human resources.


    The fur bears lost hundreds of thousands of young people, and they could take hundreds of thousands more. Nobles would not care about the casualties of soldiers. When the British and French lost hundreds of thousands of young people, we must consider the domestic situation.


    As long as the Russians are not willing to lose, and are willing to fight for their lives, even if the British and French use their milk, they cannot defeat them completely.


    Unless Britain and France dare to attack the Russian mainland and hit the Baltic Sea all the way to St. Petersburg, no matter how they fight in the Near East, they will not be able to die.


    This also means that if the Russians cannot win the war in a short period of time, the factors that determine the outcome of the war will be tested: the Russians'' financial ability and the British and French ability to withstand casualties.


    After all, this war is not as serious as the World War, and the three countries, Britain, France, and Russia, have not reached the point of life or death. Everyone need not desperately.


    Franz said indifferently, "The forces that mobilized us were pushed one more time. The French are already on the field, but the British Expeditionary Force is still in the country, and the stage has been set up. They cannot be absent from this good show."


    John Bull''s morale is too low. If they are not put on the battlefield, the London government may have to make the same choices as Austria.


    What''s more, how can we not let the British feel the cruelty of the land war in advance?


    ...


    London


    Due to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Bulgarian battle, the British prepared a symbolic 20,000 troop advance, which was obviously unable to meet the needs of the war.


    In the recent Paris negotiations, Palmerston had to increase the number of British troops sent from 20,000 to 80,000.


    80,000 troops is a minor problem for any major army country. It can be made up in ten days and a half months, but it is not the same for the British.


    Their pocket version of the army, with only a total of more than 100,000 people, was so difficult to deploy so many troops at once.


    "Mr. Palmerston, why you should increase the number of troops without authorization. Do you know how much trouble this will cause us?" Secretary of the Army Maxim asked in dissatisfaction.


    Palmerston explained with certainty: "Mr. Maximilian, this is a political need. In the just-concluded General Assembly war, the Ottoman Empire suffered heavy losses, and according to our prior plans, it has been unable to meet the needs of the war.


    To curb the ambitions of the Russians, we must invest more power in the past.


    The French agreed to add another 120,000 troops, plus the 50,000 troops they had put on the battlefield, for a total of 170,000 troops. In this case, we have to increase the number of troops.


    Moreover, 20,000 troops on the battlefield are too dangerous. If they are not careful, the entire army may be wiped out.


    If it is 80,000 troops, it will be much safer. Don''t worry about being swallowed by the Russians, and your army will not have to worry about it all the time. "


    After listening to Palmerston''s explanation, Maximilian''s anger was even greater. He acknowledged that compared to the Royal Navy, the British Army was really unsuccessful.


    But it is too much to despise them. You must know that the British Army''s combat effectiveness is not bad, but it is only because the number is too small to rank among the great powers.


    "Mr. Palmerston, are you questioning the combat effectiveness of the Army?" Maximilian asked with red eyes and stared at Palmerston.


    Just think about these things, it would be too much to openly hit the army''s face. The poor strength of the British Army was caused by too little military expenditure, not because they did not work hard.


    Realizing that he had made a mistake, Palmerston remedied immediately: "No, Mr. Maximilian. On the contrary, I am very optimistic about the combat effectiveness of the Army.


    As the so-called ability increases, the greater the responsibility on the battlefield. If our strength is too small, it will be easy for the Russians to get lost. "


    He didn''t believe this. Even if Britain had the least troops in the alliance, when the task of cannon fodder would still fall on the Ottomans, how could the British army take the risk?


    Maxie sighed coldly: "Huh!"


    This episode is over.


    Prime Minister John Russell shifted the topic and said, "Mr. Maximilian, our allies can''t wait. How long will it take the Army to be ready?"


    For the performance of the Ottoman Empire, John Russell was very disdainful.


    How to say it was also a great empire that struck the entire European society. Now it is so easy to be pressed by the Russians to the ground, it is a complete loss of the ancestor''s face.


    Despise and despise, and now everyone is still an ally. In order to deal with a common enemy, it is necessary to join forces. It''s just that the Ottoman''s right to speak in the league has fallen two grades again.


    Maximilian has been waiting for this sentence for a long time, he replied from the side: "Lord Prime Minister, let''s expand our army!"


    This is an embarrassing topic, because the British''s center of gravity is tilted towards the Navy, which has caused the army to keep up.


    How many troops will stay in the country if hundreds of thousands of army maintain a vast colony?


    If the 20,000 Army is transferred, they can squeeze out and come out. If the 80,000 army was transferred, the local army would take it all out in one breath.


    There must be an army in the homeland, even if it is to suppress the Irish area, the domestic army cannot be exhausted.


    The number of troops in overseas colonies is not large, and there is no possibility of adjustment. Of course, the British had a large number of colonial forces. If they could be replenished, they would soon be available.


    John Russell rubbed his forehead and asked, "How much are you going to expand?"


    Maximilian replied with a smile: "Not much, our Army Department''s requirements are not high, as long as it is expanded by 120,000."


    After listening to this number, John Russell shook his head and said, "Mr. Maximilian, there is no problem if you want to expand 120,000 troops, as long as you can convince Congress."


    Maximilian flushed, and if it was that simple to convince Parliament, the number of British Army troops would not be so small now.


    In this era, as the only industrial country among the powers, plus the world''s largest colonial power, the British Empire was a real rich man. Even if it had to support more than 100,000 troops, it would not be a problem.


    Maximilian said calmly: "His Prime Minister, the army''s strength is limited, there are too many places to guard, and the total strength remaining in the country is only more than 70,000.


    It is already very reluctant to transfer 20,000 troops. If 80,000 troops are to be transferred, even if I include the cleaning staff of the War Department, it will not be enough. "


    This is a good opportunity to expand the army, and the War Department will naturally not give up. Each expansion is accompanied by a large number of benefits, and Maximilian naturally wants to do his best to fight for it.


    "But the expansion of 120,000 troops at one time is still too much. I have no way to persuade Congress. It is still the same sentence: as long as you have the ability to persuade Congress, then it will be fine." John Russell objected, unchanged.


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 Chapter 186： dilemma

    On June 12, 1852, the British Parliament passed the Army Expansion Act.


    Maxi''s proposed expansion of 120,000 was still discounted, and savvy members of Congress limited the final expansion to 80,000. The reason is naturally to carry out armaments in accordance with actual needs and not to waste taxpayers'' money.


    This frugal sense of ownership directly led to the hindrance of the Allies in the British Army in the Near East War.


    Compared with the slow-moving British, the French are much more efficient. After confirming the increase in troops, Napoleon III set out to explode, and the total army strength of the French army jumped to 620,000.


    As if that year was Europe, the invincible France is back. In addition to fur bears, Europe has the largest standing army.


    In order to expand France''s international influence, Napoleon III was very active this time. At the same time as the expansion of the army, French reinforcements had already set out from the country.


    At this time, the French military strength had fallen to the lowest point. Although the number of troops had increased, veterans and recruits were completely two concepts.


    After the anti-French war ended, the Orleans dynasty slowed down the development of the French Army in order to ease international pressure, retaining only a small number of elite troops, and only recovered after the Great Revolution.


    Napoleon III''s talent was not in the military. When expanding the army, he ignored the construction of reserve forces and the rational reform of the mobilization mechanism.


    In the history of the Franco-Prussian war, the French admit to failure after the First World War. It was because France''s mobilization mechanism was not perfect at that time, and it was not able to mobilize enough troops to defend Paris in time.


    This is the weakness of the French-style development model. Most of the country''s core industries are located around Paris. Once Paris falls, it is difficult to make a comeback.


    After the Bulgarian battle, the Russians pushed the front into the Balkan Mountains, and it was time to test the Russians.


    At this time, internal divisions broke out in the Russian Balkan Expeditionary Forces. The general led by General Bach-Ivanov advocated the first attack of Sofia; the general led by Gorchakov advocated over the Balkan Mountains and went straight to the Edirne region. .


    The ultimate strategic goal is the same-to capture Constantinople and block the Bosphorus.


    The reason for advocating the first attack on Sofia is that the Ottoman Empire has just suffered a major defeat, and its military strength in this region is weak, and its military difficulty is low.


    Sofia is the most influential city in Bulgaria. Once it is conquered, its political influence is very important. It can call on more Bulgarians to rise up against the Ottoman rule.


    There is another reason that cannot be said, that is, Sofia was conquered, and even if it was not able to conquer Constantinople, it also occupied more than half of Bulgaria, laying the foundation for the next war.


    This is a traditional force. This is the ninth Russian-Turkish war. Many people think that if the Ottoman Empire cannot be destroyed, there will definitely be a tenth Russian-Turkish war in the future. It is also important to plan ahead.


    Swallowing the Ottoman Empire in one bite is just idealism, and really think that Russia can not swallow the Ottoman Empire in one bite.


    The political slogan is enough. The Russians screamed for nearly a hundred years. Now the Ottoman Empire still stands.


    The reason for directly killing the Edirne region is that in order to hurry, this is the closest route to Constantinople. When the main reinforcements of Britain and France have not arrived, it is better to attack Constantinople in advance.


    Of course, the odds of winning are also high. Without occupying the surrounding areas, the Ottoman army is likely to conquer the Russian army''s rear path. If it fails to conquer Constantinople, there is a risk of the entire army being overwhelmed.


    Franz was not concerned about the Russians'' troubles. Whether the Russian army will be wiped out, he is not worried at all.


    In the case of the Ottoman Empire, unless it is opened, no matter how good the tactics, they will be discounted when they are executed.


    Theoretically, the Russian army''s logistical supply line will be cut off at any critical part of the way, and they will win the war.


    However, the army responsible for carrying out the task must also have sufficient combat effectiveness, otherwise the Russian army would be overwhelmed by two or five. What''s the use?


    Not only that, but also the close cooperation between the surrounding Ottoman army and local governments. As long as there is a problem in one link, the dog cannot be closed.


    This kind of difficult work, do not expect the Ottoman Empire to be completed, at most it is to cut off the logistics line to scare the Russians to retreat, and then the two sides began to fight hard.


    ...


    Prince Wendy Schgrez said with a smile: "His Majesty, the Ottomans withdrew from Serbia. It seems that the Russians are putting too much pressure on them. Now they are preparing to concentrate their forces against the Russians and ignore these areas . "


    It can be seen that his mood is very good. The grudges of the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire have been for hundreds of years. It is naturally refreshing to see the enemy unlucky.


    Of course, the more important thing is political. Don''t look at the current Marshal Radsky as Chief of Staff. His army secretary has not responded. In fact, Prince Wendy Schgrez has always been looking for opportunities to break the game.


    A strong man in the military is not equal to a strong man in politics, and Grand Duke Carl is an example.


    In fact, the highly respected German Marshal Radsky in the Austrian army was not well mixed in Austria before, and long-term local service was not valued, but was excluded from the core of rights.


    Only after Franz took office, the situation changed. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the westward strategy, Marshal Radsky was transferred back to the central office as the chief of staff.


    In this context, Prince Windisch Graz is useless even if there are 10,000 reasons. For whatever reason, Franz is unlikely to give up support for Marshal Radsky at this time.


    Knowing this, Prince Wendy Schgrez will naturally not do anything. In fact, his relationship with Marshal Radsky deteriorated due to the conflict of power between the General Staff and the Army.


    The buttocks determine the position. The General Staff and the Army originally have checks and balances. If the relationship between the two sides is good, Franz will have to change people.


    Suppressed by Marshal Radsky, Prince Windisch Graz had no choice. But now the opportunity has come and the Ottomans withdrew from Serbia, which means that Austria can get a lot of land without any effort.


    The main faction of the military is not so easy to suppress. They do not know the true strategy of the Austrian government. Naturally, fighters have to fight.


    At this time, if Marshal Radsky could not restrain his men and caused the matter to the emperor, it would be a big loss; even if it was suppressed, the military general would be dissatisfied.


    With a little calculation, Franz is naturally very clear. But he didn''t mean to interfere, these struggles can only be considered pediatrics. Prince Wendy Schgrez used conspiracy, which is within the scope of the rules.


    It is better for the ministers to fight each other than to collude and fight together with the emperor. As long as he didn''t delay the business, he did not openly fight with the clans, and the secret struggle Franz pretended not to see.


    Where there are factions, Franz does not expect the bureaucracy of the Austrian government to be impeccable.


    Franz asked: "How about Belgrade, did the Ottomans give up?"


    Belgrade has always been known as the gateway to the Balkans. As long as you master the affairs of the Balkans here, no one can ignore the opinions of Austria.


    But now the Austrian government''s strategic focus is not on the Balkans, and the Ottoman Empire has stationed heavy soldiers there, so Austria has not captured Belgrade.


    If the Ottomans give up on their own initiative, they will be able to occupy 10,000 troops, and Franz will not be able to give up. Austria still does not lack such a force.


    The more chips you have, the greater the benefits you can get after the war. Everyone understands this simple truth.


    Austria does not have such a good appetite to annex the interests of the Balkans with the reunification of South Germany.


    Unless the Russians are able to conquer Constantinople, then the Naruto-Australian alliance between Britain and France will not break, and Austria will swallow these fats.


    "No, but the Ottomans have deployed their troops from Belgrade, and the garrison there has dropped to 20,000." Prince Wendy Schgrez replied


    After lingering from side to side, Franz began to shout, "Jenny, send someone to tell the Cabinet and Marshal Radsky to come to the meeting."


    The plan was always unable to keep up with the rapid changes. Austria occupied the two duchyes of the Danube River and closed it.


    Now that the Ottoman Empire has withdrawn from Serbia, Austria has not sent troops to occupy it, which is too weird. Not to mention the Russians, even European countries have doubts.


    But along the way, Austria occupied more and more land in the Balkans. Then the problem came out. The original strategy of going south was just to cover the westward strategy, but it turned out to be a fake show.


    Don''t think that eating too much meat is definitely a good thing. It may also be fat, and weight loss is the most headache.


    Austria is now the same, and now it takes more and more. Can European countries agree after the war?


    Jealousy can distort the mind. If everyone is jealous, Austria will have no friends. Franz doesn''t want that kind of passive situation.


    The problem is that the situation is not under Franz''s control at all. The Ottomans were so irritating that they didn''t have the fighting spirit of their ancestors at all.


    Even if they symbolically formed a gang of militiamen to show their strength, Franz could pretend to be deceived, failing to find the enemy''s plot in time, and jeopardize the fighter.


    It''s good now, the Ottomans are very bachelor''s withdrawal, and Franz is in a dilemma.


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 Chapter 187： Patients with phobia

    Franz''s troubles were absent from Abdul Mejd I. If he knew about Austria''s plan, he would not have to give up Serbia.


    In fact, the territory abandoned by the Sudanese government this time is not only in Serbia, but also in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


    The reason is very real-can''t hold it.


    Since they knew they couldn''t keep up, why should they waste their troops for nothing? The Ottoman government made what it thought was the right choice and concentrated its superior forces to defend the Russians from attack.


    As for Austria, after the occupation of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the front was too long and it was too late to stabilize the rear. How could it continue to attack?


    Britain and France have promised the Ottoman government: As long as the Russians are defeated, they are sure to be at the negotiating table and let Austria spit out what they eat.


    With so many favorable conditions, Abdul Mejid I certainly had to concentrate his forces to fight the Russians.


    In order to delay the speed of the Austrian army, the Ottoman army destroyed the roads and bridges along the way, burned down the granaries, and collected a large number of young people to leave.


    ...


    Constantinople


    Staring at the big map on the wall, Abdul Mejd I sighed, and he did not want to give up his ancestral heritage, but the reality could not be ignored.


    Regarding the promise of Britain and France, Abdul Mejid I never fully believed in it. For example, now-the reinforcements promised by the British did not arrive in full.


    The promised 80,000 reinforcements only came to 20,000, and the rest of the troops will wait until they expand. Then they ca n¡¯t get it.


    This is true. The British Army could not send out so many reinforcements. The London government did not intend to pit teammates this time.


    As for Palmerston''s commitment in the Paris negotiations, how can it be said that the French can not help?


    Haven''t you seen the French army, have you been fooled over? In order to achieve a dazzling result, Napoleon III sent out all elite troops, and did not bring in new recruits to fill up.


    Abdul Mejd I calmed down and asked, "Are the camps for the Allies arranged?"


    "They have been properly resettled, and we have evacuated the surrounding residents. We must ensure that no disturbances can occur." Minister of State Bisala Mahmud replied solemnly.


    The British and French troops of this era were disciplined when they were on the mainland, and they were no different from bandits and bandits when they went abroad. Robbery was also an important business for them.


    When the first batch of French reinforcements arrived, the Ottoman government suffered a loss, and now it is natural to learn a lesson.


    Abdul Majed I did not despise the military discipline of the British and French armies. In fact, the military discipline of the Ottoman Empire was even worse. The British and French coalitions kept their rules at least when they were home. The Ottoman army was a scourge at home.


    However, the difference between the two sides is that the Sultan of the Ottoman army can still be restrained, and the British and French troops cannot command it at all.


    Abdul Mejd I continued to ask: "The British and French have not yet negotiated, who will be the commander in chief of the coalition?"


    The union of the British, French, and Ottoman countries is not the same as the alliance between Austria and the Russians. They have to cooperate with each other to fight, so the command of the coalition forces is a big problem.


    On this issue, the Ottoman Empire originally had a say, but this right of speech disappeared after the defeat of the Bulgarian campaign.


    In the face of two British and French gangsters, the Sudanese government can''t bother to provoke it, and it is simply a silence to come.


    Hundreds of years of feuds between Britain and France have accumulated the hatred of the peoples of the two countries, which cannot be resolved by a government order.


    The French broke the British dream, and the British broke the French hegemony. The two sides have been fighting for hundreds of years, and it is not clear whether he is right or wrong.


    The French now believe that their army has the highest combat effectiveness in the world, and Reason has obtained the highest command of the coalition.


    Napoleon III wanted to raise France''s status in the world and gain political prestige for himself, so the French must fight for this coalition command.


    The British believe that: they are the world''s hegemons, (although they have not yet been recognized), the world''s comprehensive national strength is first in the world, the world''s old nature must have the leader of the world, and the British cannot give up command.


    The British were unwilling to be commanded by the French, and the French were unwilling to be commanded by the British. Not only the high-rises, but also the soldiers below.


    Although everyone is an ally, the officers and men of the two armies just don''t like each other. Hengmei''s coldness is quite good. Fighting and strife often occur from time to time.


    Then, Sultan Abdul Mejid had a headache. The two bosses were arguing endlessly, but the battle was going to be fought!


    The Russians stopped offensive, not because they did not fight, but in preparation for a new campaign. While hurrying to transport strategic supplies, let the rest troops wait for reinforcements.


    "No, the representatives of Britain and France are still arguing." Foreign Minister Frank Ader replied with a grin.


    It is not that he did not work hard. Since the Austrian government secretly provoked public opinion in Britain and France, this issue has become sensitive. No one of the two governments dares to give in easily.


    In the words of the Times: Don''t let the Frenchman ride **** on our heads!


    French media have made similar remarks. The position of a coalition commander has now risen to the dignity of two countries.


    This situation was unexpected for everyone. Had it been known that such a thing would have happened, the two governments would not have been arguing about this issue at all, giving the opposition a chance.


    Controlling the public opinion in Britain and France, Austria is not so capable, only their domestic forces can do it.


    Being able to trouble their own political opponents is a politically correct thing, and they have no reason to not do it.


    Abdul Mejd I sighed, "Oh!"


    He also said: "Tell the British and French representatives that if they still cannot reach an agreement, they will form a joint command of the three countries, and each of us will have one person to jointly command.


    If it still doesn''t work, then split up the troops and command your own troops, as long as they cooperate with each other! "


    Obviously, Abdul Mejd I knew that these were two puppet ideas. But there is no way. The Ottoman government has no way to persuade Britain and France.


    The start of the war again is imminent, and the issue of command cannot be resolved. Once the Russians launch an offensive, they will suffer a great deal.


    In any case, let''s establish a coalition command first. It is really not a division, and Abdul Mejid I can accept it.


    Anyway, the British now have 20,000 troops. The main force of the war is the Ottoman army and the French army. The British are responsible for knocking the drums.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Ade replied.


    ...


    Turin


    Since the defeat of the Osa war, Charlie Albert, the unlucky king, has been abandoned by the people of Sardinia, and his son Vittorio Emmanuel II succeeded.


    Unlike in history, this time Charlie Albert left a super mess.


    Not to mention the huge foreign debt, which was patronized by the Austrian army, the economy in Sardinia was dealt a devastating blow, and it still has not emerged from the shadows.


    The legendary Prime Minister Gafur stepped onto the stage of history in this context. Unfortunately, he is a man and not a god. In the face of this super mess, he also has a headache.


    development of? This problem has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Sardinia for the time being, let''s recover it first! If we can''t solve domestic problems, what developments are we talking about?


    "What? Prime Minister, you are actually going to fight the Russians?" Vittorio Emmanuel II roared almost roaring


    Since the Osa War, Vittorio Emmanuel II has been full of shadows. Now that I heard that Carfur was going to fight the Russians, it broke out immediately.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Prime Minister of Carfur replied.


    Vittorio Emmanuel II asked angrily: "My Prime Minister, are you sure you are not kidding me?"


    The Prime Minister of Cardiff replied without change: "Your Majesty, this is of course serious, how could I be kidding me about this kind of thing?"


    Vittorio Emmanuel II asked, "Crazy! For no reason, why are we going to fight the Russians, do you have any resentment against the Russians?"


    There is no conflict of interest between the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Russians, and Vittorio Emmanuel II could not find a reason to beat the Russians.


    The Prime Minister of Gafur explained without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I have no grievances with the Russians, and even if I look at them, they will definitely not rise to the height of hatred.


    Now that the three countries of Britain, France, and Ottoman are fighting the Russians, we want to seek the help of Britain and France, and this is the opportunity.


    Join this war and seek an opportunity to align with Britain and France. Use this war to get rid of the domestic economic crisis and let us get out of trouble. "


    Vittorio Emmanuel II thought about it seriously. Although the proposal of Prime Minister Cavour was imaginary, it may not be impossible for the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is far away from Russia. There is no need to worry about Russian military threats. Even if they offend the Russians, they are not afraid of revenge.


    Vittorio Emmanuel II shook his head and said, "It''s not enough. It''s just a chance to ally with Britain and France. It''s not valuable to us.


    At present, we do not have the bargaining chips to negotiate with Britain and France. We are not qualified to intervene in the interests of the Near East.


    Taking advantage of the war to get out of the economic crisis, it is difficult for my Prime Minister''s current Sardinian kingdom to get together the equipment of an infantry division.


    Do you want Britain and France to provide us with weapons and equipment and take their weapons and equipment, that is to send the boys to the battlefield as cannon fodder. "


    The reality is so cruel, the power of the Sardinian kingdom is too weak. After the Osa war, even the army was dissolved. This was not persecuted by Austria, but by finance.


    The British do not do charity. Loans and interest are not small. They must be returned on time. The Kingdom of Sardinia has no money to develop its army.


    Anyway, there are British people in the national defense to provide protection. They only need an armed force that can stabilize the country, and the police force is enough. The only army in the Kingdom of Sardinia is the King''s Guard.


    The Prime Minister of Gafur said passionately: "Your Majesty, I know that British and French weapons and equipment are not easy to obtain, and I am not willing to let the boys go to the battlefield to make cannon fodder, but now the country needs it!


    Without the support of Britain and France, the Kingdom of Sardinia would not have the opportunity to grow. Before the blood of the Oscars had dried up, we could never avenge the Austrians by our own strength.


    They leave to ... "


    Vittorio Emmanuel II said dissatisfied: "Stop! Prime Minister Govern, I don''t want to listen to your long story.


    All day propaganda revenge on Austria, are you worried that the Austrians have forgotten us, and remind them to be vigilant, is there another enemy in the Italian region?


    During the Osa war, the Kingdom of Sardinia killed 110,000 heroic soldiers, sacrificed 80,000 civilians, and wounded more than 100,000 wounded. Economic losses are even more incalculable. The entire Sardinian kingdom is crying.


    The war casualties and the worsening economic situation have reduced the total population of the Kingdom of Sardinia by 670,000 from 1848 to the present.


    Do you think we have extra manpower to consume? Even with the support of Britain and France, we have the ability to avenge Austria? "


    revenge? Vittorio Emanuel II thought, but reality doesn''t allow it. The Kingdom of Sardinia is just a small projectile country with a territory of 70,000 square kilometers and a population of more than 5 million.


    After a blow, not only did Vitorio Emmanuel II have no confidence at this time, the entire kingdom of Sardinia lost faith.


    The main purpose of the Prime Minister of Cardiff to revenge on Austria was to use the power of hatred to inspire everyone''s morale and work for the unification of Italy.


    Carfur continued to explain: "Your Majesty, the international situation is ever-changing. Now Britain and France are leaning together, and Russia and Austria are standing together again. It is a matter of time before we stand in line.


    Rather than being forced to stand in line at that time, it would be better to join in now. The Oscar war two years ago decided that we had no choice.


    Declaring war on the Russians is just an attitude. Our strength is limited, and Britain and France will not require us to do much.


    Now that Montenegro and Greece are on the Russian side, Britain and France also need someone to help sip internationally. It is just right to do this with the strength of the Kingdom of Sardinia. "


    After listening to this explanation, Vittorio Emmanuel II looked slightly slower.


    You don''t need to invest a lot of troops, you can also discuss. After losing too much in the last war, his father changed from a hero to a bear, and was finally forced to abdicate. He didn''t want to come again.


    Vittorio Emmanuel II calmly said: "We also have to consider the attitude of Austria. The Russians can''t help us, but they are with us. The Vienna government ordered that we would be in exile again in a week Now. "


    In the face of patients with phobia, Gafur is powerless. It was not only Vittorio Emmanuel II. Many people had it after the Osa War, even he was no exception, but his self-control was not strong.


    This sentiment is particularly serious among the people. After experiencing a war in person, many people know the horror of the war and the fear of Austria is even more serious.


    This is the aftermath of over-promotion. The Charlie-Albert period propagated Austria''s decay, exaggerated the power of the Sardinian kingdom, and cultivated the self-confidence of the Sardinian people.


    It is a pity that this self-confidence was lost in the Osa War, and then the reaction force broke out. Those who have experienced this war have become the patients with the fear of Austria.


    The nationalists and middle-two teenagers who were not afraid of it in those days are no longer upset. The country is stable, but the Italian unification plan has also died.


    Hesitating for a moment, Gafur said, "Your Majesty, I will find a solution to the Austrian problem. If they resolutely oppose, we will give up this opportunity!"


    This problem cannot be avoided, and if Austria makes a military threat, Gafur himself will also advise. The current Sardinian kingdom does not have the power of World War I. In participating in the Near East War, in fact, they can only shake their flags.


    After listening to Gafur''s answer, Vittorio Emmanuel II nodded with satisfaction, expressing acquiescence.


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 Chapter 188： Cant bury their own pit

    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Prince Wendy Schgrez marked the map''s retreat route for the Ottoman army, and then a large group of Austrian governments looked at the map in a daze.


    That''s right, I''m in a daze, and I''m stunned. Whoever knows the details will be surprised at what the Ottoman Empire is doing now.


    Shrinking the defense line is very normal, but this time the Ottomans obviously shrank too much.


    It is understandable to abandon Serbia''s northern plains. A Maping River could not stop an attack by the Austrian army, but the southern mountainous regions, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina gave up their brains.


    Even if only a small number of troops are left, organizing a group of militia, taking advantage of terrain, can also hold Austria''s march speed.


    If the momentum is not right, you can fall above the mountains and attack the logistics line of Austria. It can be said that this is the most basic military common sense.


    I dare not say in other regions, at least in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are still a large number of supporters of the Ottoman Empire, so it was simply God''s operation to give up in vain.


    Give up and give up. Why leave Belgrade in the middle? Even if this city is so important, if you give it up in all directions, a lone city can''t be defended?


    Anyway, Franz couldn''t understand what medicine was bought in the Ottoman gourd, which should not be done in military or political.


    This is almost the same as giving up ...


    Thinking that IQ was not enough, Franz asked, "Who can tell me, what does the Ottoman want?"


    Metternich speculated: "His Majesty, probably after the defeat of the Bulgarian campaign, the Ottoman government panicked, wanted to concentrate its forces on the Russians, and made a decision in a hurry.


    The unlucky guy who stayed behind in Belgrade was mostly a loser in the Ottoman struggle for power and was pitted by political opponents.


    Even now Belgrade may not have 20,000 troops, or it may be a bunch of crooked dates, deliberately placed there to die. "


    It''s not surprising that these things happened in this magical country of Ottoman. The performance of the Sudanese government is not bad. At least they have not left the capital and are still organizing the army to fight the Russians. The only thing they have given up is to "change the barren land outside."


    Everyone nodded, and normal logic didn''t make sense, it could only be a problem with the Sudanese government. It seems that in everyone''s impression, they are at this level.


    It can only be said that the Sudanese government has done more stupid things, and adding one more is not so unacceptable. As one of the two wonder empires in the world, if there is nothing that makes people laugh, then there will be problems.


    Franz waved his hand and said, "Let''s say that the Ottoman government has flooded its brain. What should we do now? Should we send troops to recover the homeland behind the Ottoman army or find an excuse to keep the soldiers alone?"


    Don''t ask why it turned into regaining your homeland. Just look at Franz''s long list of titles. You can always find the legal basis by looking carefully.


    It doesn''t matter if you are far-fetched, this thing was originally used as a cover cloth, proving that Austria did not wage a war of aggression, but was regaining its homeland.


    The Habsburgs are too old, the talent for marriage is a little too strong, and then leave a bunch of titles.


    Even if these places have not been ruled by the Habsburgs, they have also been ruled by the once-married families, and they can always be tested as long as they are needed.


    Franz did not expect European countries to admit it, as long as they could live in a local population, or to provide an excuse for those who want to take refuge in Austria.


    There are a lot of people in this world who are arrogant. Everyone wants to be face-saving. It is a good reason to set aside any disorder and restore orthodoxy.


    At present, the two principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia are advancing very well. Those who are willing to turn to Austria have recognized Franz''s orthodoxy.


    Those who are unwilling to turn to Austria are naturally the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. They belong to the target of the blow, and have been suppressed with the help of the Leading Party.


    The successful rule experience can be replicated. Since it is possible to rule Romania with Austrian Romanians, it is also possible to rule Serbia with Austrian Serbs.


    What seemed to come to mind, Franz added: "It is stated in advance that Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are not within our target range this time.


    Austria doesn''t have such a good appetite, no matter what the end result, we won''t annex these areas this time! "


    The Prime Minister Felix said, "Your Majesty, it''s all here, and you have to do a full set of acting.


    Arm a group of reserve forces, first take over the site abandoned by the Ottomans. Even if we give up in the future, we can fight for our interests at the negotiating table. "


    In order not to disperse the main force, reserve forces can be used at this time. Austria has a large reserve, and it is easy to send tens of thousands of people out.


    These troops have limited combat effectiveness and may suffer losses from the British and French coalition forces, but they are not advised when they encounter the Ottoman army.


    Franz can proudly say that Austria''s reserve force training is better than the regular Ottoman army.


    Treasurer Carl shook his head and said, "It''s not that simple. The Ottomans are prepared.


    According to the information we received, the roads and bridges in these areas were destroyed by the Ottomans. They also destroyed the farmland, burned away food and supplies, and finally forced a large number of young people to leave.


    We occupied these areas and could not get any supplements locally, and it was difficult to find even the road maintenance workers.


    Even we have to provide a large amount of food to help the refugees in war, and the Ottomans are ready to use this to hold us back.


    But in fact, we are not ready to continue the war. In addition to the heavy financial burden on us, occupying these areas can only wait for the benefits of the post-war negotiation table.


    I don''t think that the gains made at the negotiating table can make up for our current expenses. It''s better to support a regime locally, anyway we are not ready to annex here. "


    In the face of the Ottoman empire''s tactics of killing eight hundred and losing three thousand, Franz had to persuade-convince.


    After so much toss, even if these areas are kept in the future, they should not want to rule safely.


    Of course, they can also be said to have a foresight, knowing that the Balkan Peninsula will not be able to keep it, simply give up and concentrate on defending the core areas along the strait.


    Since we are going to abandon, of course we cannot leave good things to the enemy. If it is not because the city cannot be burned by stones, they will learn Dong Zhuo''s shoes to burn the city once.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez objected: "No! Even if these areas are left in the hands of the Ottomans, it is better than establishing a local government.


    In the hands of the Ottomans, they are not popular, and we can take them back at any time. If they are independent, it will be easy to annex these areas in the future, but it will be difficult to rule them.


    The territory of the European continent is basically stable. The only place we can continue to expand is the Balkan Peninsula. This road must not be blocked.


    This is related to the long-term development of Austria in the future. Once the overseas colonization strategy is blocked, we can only seek expansion in the Balkans.


    In this age of world wars, we are sailing against the water, and if we do not advance, we will retreat. The future development space must be left. "


    After listening to the explanation of Prince Wendy Schgrez, Franz''s eyes brightened, and he was able to leave a great reputation in history.


    Prince Wendi Schgrez''s military capabilities may only be considered average, but from the strategic perspective of national development, it is very accurate.


    Especially that sentence, "the future development space must be left", which is very classic in Franz''s view.


    Capitalist economy, if the road to external expansion is blocked, can only rely on internal development. This means that external plundering has become internal squeezing, and disaster is coming.


    Why did the Germans challenge the world order in history? Is it really because of ambition?


    The reality is very cruel. Germany has reached its limit. There are only two fate waiting for them without provoking war:


    Either domestic conflicts have intensified, revolution has erupted, and wealth has been redistributed;


    Either artificially reduce the speed of development, use extraordinary means to survive the crisis, and then slowly decline.


    Neither of these fate is acceptable to the German government. In the absence of both industrial raw materials and commodity sales markets, in order to gain space for continued development, they chose war.


    "From a military perspective, winning Belgrade is very important for Austria''s national defense security. It is safe to master the city''s Pannonian plains." Marshal Radsky analyzed


    The Pannonia Plain is located in Hungary, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, and Ukraine. The surrounding area includes Slovenia and Bosnia.


    This is where Austria''s granaries are located, and its strategic significance is very important. The occupation of Belgrade not only resolved the military threat from the Balkans, but also turned it into an initiative, becoming strategically attackable and defensive.


    Putting such a strategic place in the hands of the Ottomans, Franz was relieved that the declining Ottoman Empire did not have the courage to do things, and it would be difficult to say if it was a new Balkan country.


    Historically, the Balkan countries have staged flower styles to die. In case this supportive younger brother stabbed Austria behind the critical moment, it would be fatal.


    Franz didn''t dare to bet on their integrity. All the righteousness before the national interest was false, and only interest was real.


    A big Serbianism will make the new regime separate from Austria and become an insurmountable enemy. It is impossible for Franz to send half of Austria to his younger brother, right?


    Franz rightly said: "The Serbian region must not establish an independent country. No matter how much it costs, we will not allow the Balkans to have a great power. If so, it can only be Austria.


    If I had to choose, I would rather let the Ottomans occupy the Balkans, or divide the Balkans with the Russians, rather than see them independent.


    Austria is a multi-ethnic country. At this critical moment of formal ethnic integration, the establishment of any independent country may have uncontrollable consequences.


    Nationalism in the Balkans has just begun to emerge, and we cannot give them room to grow, at least Serbs and Romanians cannot be independent.


    Otherwise, you can think about the emergence of an independent Serbia and Romania, what would the Serbs and Romanians in the country think. "


    The **** decides the head. Perhaps the former life Franz also sympathized with the Balkan peninsula country, and it no longer exists.


    In this age of strong meat, everyone is desperately strengthening themselves. It has nothing to do with right or wrong, only interests.


    In other words, in the history of the Balkan countries, the struggle is very tragic, but everyone''s conflict of interest is too serious, concession is death, then you can only fight.


    It is unfortunate that because of too much emphasis on immediate interests, the Balkan countries failed in the end, and none of them achieved their goals.


    The independence of the other Balkan nations is independent, and there are few in Austria anyway, except Serbia and Romania, which together are close to nine percent.


    It took some time to start the assimilation. If there were two independent nations and nothing happened, then the only thing Franz could do was to pack all these people back to the two countries.


    Franz couldn''t do this kind of brain-damaged thing. He did not forget that in history, the Austro-Hungarian Empire supported the independence of Serbia and Romania, and then he dug himself in a pit he dug.


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 Chapter 189： Change nationality

    On June 25, 1852, Austria again sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire. Within a month, it fought hundreds of miles in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, rescued more than one million people slaved by the Ottoman Empire, and passed the dawn of civilization to the Balkans ...


    ¡ª¡ªThe above is the annual work report of the Austrian government


    In fact, after the withdrawal of the Ottoman army, the Austrian army took over the local defense and maintained social order.


    The Serbian region was well managed these years. Serfs in the countryside were very peaceful. Although mobs were born in the city, they still remained in the streets.


    Under the iron fist of Austria, the remnants of these Ottoman empires vanished in an instant. The rest seemed to be good children. Of course, this was also related to the large number of young people who were taken away by the Ottomans when they evacuated.


    This is not the Ottoman''s kindness, nor is it that they have done stupid things. The war required a lot of cannon fodder and civilian husbands. If these young people were left behind, they would be funding the enemy.


    The Duchy of the Danube is an example. Now the Russian army has recruited at least 150,000 people from the local area. These people can also become soldiers when necessary.


    Without the dedication of these people, the Russians would have to transfer civilians from the country. The Tsarist government is not a fool. Such a multiple choice question would naturally be done.


    Too many young people who are transferred from the country will also affect production. It does not matter if the husbands are transferred from the two principalities. This is a territory belonging to Austria, and the Russians are not distressed even if the loss is heavy.


    The Russians didn''t care, and Franz didn''t care. Without the atrocities of the Russian army, how can it set off Austria?


    Now that these Romanians have not joined Austrian citizenship, they are not Austrians and have never paid taxes to Austria, and the Austrian government naturally has no obligation to provide them with protection.


    As for the economic losses caused by it, it is even less worth mentioning. These areas are not much developed at all, nothing more than a reduction in grain production.


    Thick Black thought that if these young men suffered heavy losses on the battlefield, it would be difficult for Austria to rule the local area in the future.


    If you want to avoid Russian recruitment, joining Austrian nationality is the only option. Russians will not recruit Austrians.


    Everyone gets what they need. The Russians have gained a lot of people''s husbands, and Austria has also issued a lot of nationalities to go out. It has collected a group of supporters. On this issue, Russia and Austria have cooperated very happily.


    This time the Serbian Raiders, although the strength of the Austrian government''s input is small, does not mean that it is not taken seriously. On the contrary, Franz also attaches great importance to this source of future scourge.


    In order to annihilate this European source of war at its source, the Austrian government has also formulated special measures.


    Military management is a must, and cleaning the local Ottoman influence is also essential. In order to deal with the problem, Franz also specially instructed to transport a large amount of flour and soybean flour as relief food.


    The geographical conditions of Belgrade are unique in the Balkans.


    Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, it is also where the plains of Pannonia and the Balkans meet. As the contact point between Europe and the Near East, it has always been known as the "Key of the Balkans".


    But now, Belgrade''s garrison commander Azsala Pasha doesn''t think this Balkan key is a good place.


    The surrounding areas gave up, leaving him as a bad guy to guard the lonely city.


    The idea of ??abandoning Belgrade''s run was not only emerging in his mind once, but Azshara Pasha didn''t dare to act.


    Abdul Mejd I gave him a death order to keep this gated city of the Balkan Peninsula and lay the foundation for future counterattacks by the Ottoman Empire.


    Azaras Pasha was sneered at counterattack Serbia. If the Ottoman Empire had this strength, this war would not have hit this point.


    The person who came up with this idea was obviously going to pit him. As the loser of the political struggle, Azsala Pasha was prepared intentionally. He submitted his resignation as early as the Near East approach and was rejected.


    There are only two ways before him, either defend Belgrade or kill the battlefield. He dare not choose the rest of the way, it is better to kill him than the whole family.


    Unless the Ottoman Empire wins the war, it can be solved by looking for someone and giving a few extra gifts.


    According to Azsala Pasha, the odds are infinite. The scapegoat cannot be won if the war is not won, and the loser of his political struggle is just right.


    "Send someone to investigate, what are the enemies doing, why haven''t they launched an attack for so long?" Azsala Pasha ordered.


    Three days ago, the Austrian army surrounded Belgrade and, apart from firing a few artillery shots on a daily basis, it did not move.


    This unusual behavior naturally aroused the vigilance of Azsala Pasha. No matter how cautious he is, the enemy will not attack. His series of preparations were naturally useless.


    Azsalas was anxious, and Lieutenant General Fezlav outside the city was even more anxious. It''s okay to bring a bunch of reserve to the battlefield, anyway, the enemy is more garbage.


    But the headquarters'' order ordered him to keep the casualties to less than a thousand people, which made it difficult for him. The Ottoman army had evacuated in the past, and there were basically no casualties in the direct takeover of the place. Now it is impossible and no cost to attack Belgrade?


    The somewhat politically savvy Lieutenant General Fislav knew that the government was not enthusiastic about the war, and even the offensive order in Belgrade had only four words-act wisely.


    The big brothers above do this obviously, it has something to do with politics. The Russo-Austrian alliance is no longer a secret. There are divergent views on the content of the covenant.


    Fislav speculates that the country did not want the Russians to conquer Constantinople, and was limited by the covenant and had to support the Russians. In this case, the Austrian army passed the soy sauce.


    But tragedy for them soldiers. Without war, there is no merit. This kind of unwillingness to accept the merits of the construction site can only be regarded as hard work.


    Fislav asked: "The topographic map of Belgrade is here, the enemy is not a fool, and the defense is very tight.


    Does anyone have a way to win this city without incurring heavy casualties? "


    A young military officer eagerly said, "Hi Commander, I have no good way, but there are two stupid ways. Would you like to try?"


    Fislav smiled cheerfully, saying, "Wasim, as long as he can take Belgrade with reduced casualties, that''s a good way!"


    "Yes, Commander!"


    "Belgrade is located at the junction of the Tisza and the Danube tributaries. As long as we build a dam to store water in the upstream area, we can use water attack to overcome the city.


    However, Belgrade is located in the Pannonia Plain. It is difficult to estimate how much damage the flood will cause.


    The second method is to drive people into the city. There are many locals in Belgrade''s garrison. We can drive the families of the soldiers and those who prefer the Ottoman Empire to the city of Belgrade.


    If the garrison releases them into the city, these people will increase their food consumption; if the garrison refuses them to enter the city, they are driven to attack the city with a wooden stick and consume the enemy''s ammunition.


    However, the consequences of doing so were too great, and we had to seal them after the war. "Wassim said


    The crowd took a breath, and the solution was a good one, but it was too poisonous.


    The impact of siege with large waters is too large to control the losses; driving people into the city, and the post-war seal is actually killing people. Only when these parties die, the impact can be minimized.


    After hesitating for a long time, Fislav slowly said, "Apply for help from the country, and let the government send water experts, and we will flood Belgrade.


    Even if we drove the people to attack the city, we also mobilized a large amount of food for disaster relief in China. If we suffocate people, who will they use to help them? "


    In the flooded city, Fislav dared to do it, and he could not afford this ruthlessness to drive the people to attack the city. The domestic relief food was just an excuse.


    Now the young people in Serbia are taken away by the Ottomans, and they cannot do anything to attack the city with armed cannon fodder.


    With the rest of the old, weak, and sick, these people have no value in arming. Siege the city with wooden sticks, shouldn''t they let them die? As Wassim said, it can only consume enemy ammunition.


    God knows how many people are going to die before they can run out of enemy ammunition. If it does, there will be a large number of unmanned villages and towns in Serbia after the war.


    After conquering Belgrade, it is still necessary to carry out a big exit. The Danube River that does not kill will change color, for fear that it will be difficult to end.


    Belgrade will definitely not have any living people, and none of the captured cannon fodder will survive. Fislav was not a butcher, and could not do such a thing.


    Vassim''s proposal seems normal in this era. Americans are slaughtering Indians. British are killing in Australia and New Zealand. The Qing government in the Far East is fighting a killing match with the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.


    The main characters in this war, Mao Xiong and Ottoman are also the ones who kill and do not blink. Killing good ones and taking good ones is one of their main sources of military merit.


    When their troops cross the border, they often produce unmanned villages. With such a large area of ??the Ottoman Empire, the population growth can be well controlled, and the Ottoman army has also made outstanding contributions.


    In the days when the crows were generally dark, the Austrian army after being purged was a clear stream among them. In the Near East War, it was famous for its military discipline.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. Fislav did not drive the people to attack the city, and the Austrian government sent a large amount of relief food. Serbia quickly stabilized.


    Although the number of young people is scarce, the Austrian government has adopted work as a moratorium, recruiting the old and the weak to repair roads and restore traffic.


    Those who excel in the construction process are eligible to apply for Austrian citizenship. Only when you have Austrian citizenship can you be eligible for office.


    At this time, the Ottomans ran, the original ruling class was over, the social order was reshuffled, and a large number of local officials were needed.


    Speculators are naturally scrambling to apply to join Austria, after all, this is the best opportunity to change class.


    Not to mention that now, even people who had Austrian nationality before are more respected here, and officials of the Ottoman government are also afraid of causing diplomatic disputes.


    People are obedient. When they see others joining, they naturally follow suit.


    I don''t know when it started, news came to join Austrian nationality, serfs could get free citizenship, and then they went crazy.


    From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbia to the duchy of the Danube, many people are eager to join Austrian citizenship, most of them serfs.


    However, at this time, the threshold of restriction came out. To become Austrian, you must first learn Austrian.


    This scares them, as long as they apply, the Austrian government will send language teachers to teach. After learning the daily language, they can become a member of Austria.


    The local officials copied the Austrian land redemption policy, and forced the redemption regardless of the opinions of the land owner.


    Even if they have opinions, their land ownership is certified by the Ottoman Empire and has nothing to do with Austria. People who are absent are regarded as landless.


    As for whether the Austrian government ¡¯s approach is legal, no one has considered it so much. Anyway, it ¡¯s Austrians who have the final say.


    Interest is always the best weapon. Austria did not acquire the sovereignty of these lands, but instead turned the local people into Austrians.


    If Austria can rule for two or three years, and the local mainstream population has joined Austrian nationality, then the latter things will be interesting.


    One day, the Sudanese government resumed these lands through negotiations and sent officials to take over. Then suddenly it was discovered that this land was actually foreigners, and I didn''t know what they thought.


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 Chapter 190： Pig teammates gathered

    London


    After receiving the news that the Kingdom of Sardinia is about to participate in the war, Prime Minister John Russell is very happy. No one will dislike this kind of discerning younger brother.


    After the outbreak of the Near East War, because of their support for the Ottomans, many people were unhappy and stood on the opposite side of European public opinion. Even in the UK, many people have caught the government scolding.


    Reality has once again proved the importance of a good reputation. The reputation of the Ottoman Empire is too stinky, even if Britain and France join forces, they will not be able to wash them.


    Public opinion is only a minor problem. It is not the first time that the British have stood on the opposite side of international public opinion. These arrogant parties are scolding, but they can''t hurt them, John Russell doesn''t care.


    However, not only has the Principality of Montenegro recently joined the Russian side, even their younger brother, Greece, has engaged in small moves, as if they are telling how unpopular they are with Ottoman.


    In order to cope with the pressure of the opposition party, John Russell urgently needs to show results to prove the correctness of this operation.


    A breakthrough in military affairs was not anticipated by John Russell. Such a chance is too small. With the 20,000 British troops on the front line, it is really doubtful what results can be achieved in a war with more than one million participants.


    Not military, then diplomacy is fine. This is their strength, isn''t it pulling teammates, the British Empire is experienced.


    At that time, Napoleon was so sturdy that he was killed by the anti-French alliance they formed. Although the threat from the Russians is now great, the situation has not been severe during the anti-French war.


    It is a pity that the European countries have learned so well that if they are allowed to intimidate and seduce, everyone just remains motionless, and all countries have expressed neutrality.


    This made Prime Minister John Russell a headache. Strong allies no longer expected him to support him. There are only a few European powers. No one is a fool. No one will take the fire for them.


    John Russell lowered the standard, as long as there were a few flags and shouts, we could give an explanation to the domestic people.


    "What are the conditions for the Sardinians?" John Russell asked happily.


    He had made up his mind and only agreed that the conditions in the Kingdom of Sardinia were not excessive. In order to establish world hegemony, it is indispensable to collect younger brothers. It is also important to buy bones.


    There are many younger brothers, such as Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and other countries. It is a pity that these younger brothers are not on the road, and see that there is no benefit to take, all of them are shrinking turtles, unwilling to offend the Russians.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia''s position is particularly important. After all, it was the first to come here. Although its role in military affairs is almost zero, it is also very important for another country to shake its flag in politics.


    The Greeks were originally eligible for this role. Unfortunately, their conflict with the Ottoman Empire was too great, and there was no possibility of relaxation between the two sides.


    "The Sardinian demands were not excessive. They asked the Allies to purchase a batch of goods from the Kingdom of Sardinia and to delay payment of the loan before the war ended." Palmerston replied lightly.


    There is no doubt that the defeat of the Osa War still hit their confidence, and they had a clear understanding of their own strength. At this time, they did not dare to open their mouths.


    John Russell continued to ask, "How much can the Kingdom of Sardinia send troops?"


    Palmerston said disdainfully: "The two infantry regiments can only be considered better than nothing. The Prime Minister of Carfur said that if we can provide weapons and equipment and bear the cost of the war, they can send 20,000 troops."


    John Russell said with a smile: "You can promise them, but we need to get command.


    Our army''s delay in arriving at the battlefield has already dissatisfied our allies. Now let''s take the troops of the Kingdom of Sardinia to make up the numbers. "


    The plan of the Kingdom of Sardinia had already been guessed, and it was nothing more than to win the support of Britain and France and then unify the Italian region.


    Regarding the confidence of the Sardinians, John Russell was somewhat inexplicable. He did not think that the Italian region could be unified. After the Osa war, the economy of the Kingdom of Sardinia went straight back for two decades, and now it has not recovered.


    The normal situation is to cultivate your health, ease relations with Austria, and change the diplomatic dilemma.


    After all, during this period, Austria had a great influence in the Italian states and formed the Holy Roman Economic Union to exclude them from the Italian region.


    To unify Italy, Austria is an insurmountable obstacle. Unable to defeat Austria, all their efforts were futile.


    It is true that the London government supports the unification of the Kingdom of Sardinia with Italy, but such support is only verbal and supports a maximum of one loan. It is impossible to go to the battle in person.


    The French wanted to drive Austria out of the Italian region, but the French also opposed the unification of the Italian region. If nothing had happened, France and Austria would have divided the Kingdom of Sardinia three years ago.


    It does n¡¯t matter if you do n¡¯t understand, since the Sardinians are willing to be cannon fodder, how can he refuse?


    ...


    Vienna


    Franz wrote a diary, this is a habit after crossing. There are a lot of messy memories in the previous life, and in order to worry about forgetting, Franz recorded them.


    For the sake of confidentiality, these contents appear as novels. The background of the world has also been replaced by the magical world. The mess is mixed, and no one can understand it except himself.


    "Your Majesty, Mr. Metternich asks to see you!" The familiar voice of Maid Jenny sounded.


    "Please come in!" Franz said lightly.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    "My Majesty, the Sardinian government is testing our attitude, and they are preparing to declare war on the Russians," Metternich said.


    To be honest, the first time I heard the news, Metternich didn''t believe it. The Kingdom of Sardinia ran out of battle and ran into war with the Russians, knowing that they are now in debt.


    After many confirmations, Metternich accepted the news.


    Don''t be alarmed. As for the military strength of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Austria has the most say. Such a scum is not worth paying attention to at all.


    But the political significance behind it has to be taken into account. If the British and French promised something to the Kingdom of Sardinia, that''s why they sent troops, then we should pay attention.


    After thinking about it, Franz replied, "Since the Kingdom of Sardinia wants to participate in the war, let''s be beautiful as an adult! As a hint to the Sardinian government, Austria has no opinion on this."


    Will the participation of the Kingdom of Sardinia affect this Russian-Turkish war? It certainly has an impact, but this effect only stays political; in the military, they don''t have to add chaos to the coalition.


    At this moment Franz suddenly found that the odds of seemingly Russians were not small. Don''t look at the strength of the coalition forces, but three of these four countries are the products of the pit teammates. Do you rely on the French alone?


    The Ottoman Empire does not need to explain how their army is fighting, it just depends on how the Russians are crushed on the battlefield.


    The core of the Sardinian army is all over, and the rest are a group of disabled soldiers who have lost their spirits. The army formed by them should not have any expectations.


    The British Army''s combat effectiveness is relatively good. Unfortunately, their numbers are not up, their commanding ability is not rampant, and they still love the chain and pit teammates at critical moments.


    In contrast, the Russians do not have to consider so many. In addition to Austria''s strength, several other allies need not count on it.


    In the league, Austria plays a nanny role. Unless the Russians on the front line lose, there will be no chance for the Austrian army to play, which is determined by logistics.


    Greece, Montenegro, and the Russians are all separated. There is no need to consider the issue of coordination, let alone worry about being pitted.


    Theoretically, as long as the Russians can seize the opportunity and defeat the French, they may break the enemy.


    ...


    After receiving news of Austria''s acquiescence to their actions, on July 1, 1852, the Sardinian government declared war on the Russian Empire, and the scope of the Near East War expanded again.


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 Chapter 191： Russian counterattack

    St. Petersburg


    Suddenly receiving the declaration of war from the Kingdom of Sardinia, the angry tsarist government exploded. Even if the British and French Ottoman empires are all powerful nations in the world, what is the Kingdom of Sardinia?


    I really think that Russia is declining. What kind of cats and dogs can come to do things? Angry and angry, because the distance is too far, Russia can''t help Sardinia.


    Nicholas I gave a cold drink: "Huh!"


    "Order the frontline troops, and give me a good greeting to the Sardinians and let them know that the Russian Empire cannot be humiliated!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty," the Secretary of the Army replied quickly.


    No one could think of the order of Nicholas I under the anger, and it became the key to breaking the Russian army in the future and won a great victory.


    On July 18, 1852, the Russian army launched an attack in the Caucasus, and the Turkish army retreated. Restricted by terrain, the Russian army won many battles, but unfortunately the front was advancing very slowly.


    The Ottoman Empire also had smart people, knowing that the favorable terrain of the Caucasus could not be abandoned, they hoarded a large number of troops here, the frontline troops collapsed, and immediately sent new troops to the top.


    The two sides launched a fierce assault, but it was unacceptable. After paying the bitter price, in August the Russian army was forced to stop the attack.


    The casualties were too great. The number of casualties in fighting for more than half a month exceeded 70,000, with an average of more than 5,000 casualties per day. Victory is far behind, and the Russians cannot stand it.


    If you want to increase troops, you are limited by the terrain. Logistics supply is a problem. The ability to concentrate 200,000 troops is the result of hoarding strategic materials in advance.


    Weapons and ammunition were consumed almost half a month after the attack, that is, the backwardness of the Russian army ¡¯s weapons and equipment can ensure the basic logistical supply. If the British, French, and Austrian troops are replaced, the logistics pressure will increase by a quarter.


    The Caucasus couldn''t break through, and the Russians once again set their sights on the Balkan Peninsula. After so long repairs, the Russian army has resumed its combat effectiveness and its total strength has increased to 480,000.


    The coalition side has more troops, with 170,000 in the French, 20,000 in the British, and 540,000 in the Ottoman Army. The Sardinian army has not yet arrived, with a total strength of 730,000.


    However, the Russians were not too disadvantaged. The Bulgarians formed 50,000 troops. Austria helped to hold 70,000 to 80,000 Ottoman troops. The Principality of Montenegro also mobilized 20,000 troops. In addition, the Greeks who prepared the knife behind them also organized 70,000. army.


    In general, the combat effectiveness of the two sides is almost equal, and the key to determining the victory lies in the battle between the commanders of the two sides.


    "Are the supplies in place?" Asked Menshkov.


    The last Bulgarian battle failed to expand the results. In addition to the sudden appearance of the French army that broke their plans, there was also a logistical failure to keep up.


    The Russian army''s estimation of ammunition consumption on the battlefield was wrong in advance, and after ignoring the replacement of troops, the ammunition consumption of weapons will also increase significantly.


    The Russians were outdated in weapons and equipment, and Franz, an ally, naturally would not sit idly by. As soon as the Near East War broke out, Austria sold a large number of new weapons and equipment to the Russians.


    The Russians did not have the financial resources to replace a large area, but they still purchased a batch of weapons and equipment for the main force, about three infantry divisions replaced with Austrian weapons, and purchased more than 300 artillery to increase firepower.


    Facts have proved that these weapons and equipment are still worth the price. After the replacement, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army improved a lot. These main divisions were the earliest troops to tear open the Ottoman army''s defense line.


    The fight on the battlefield was smooth, and the ammunition consumption naturally increased. Take the additional three hundred cannons as an example. It only takes one round of salvo and one ton of ammunition is gone.


    Expensive is a logistical problem. In contrast to Russian equipment that is frequently problematic, officers suddenly fell in love with Austrian equipment and asked for replacement equipment.


    If it is a peaceful era and large-scale purchases of Austrian weapons and equipment, interest groups engaged in weapons production will definitely fight against it.


    The period of war is different. Nikola I could not tolerate someone at this time who had to pay so much for this war. He strongly passed the military dress up request.


    In the months of repairs, the Russians have not been idle, and they have gradually replaced some army equipment. Up to now, one third of the 480,000 Russian army have been using Austrian equipment.


    The main forces have evened the gap with Britain and France in weapons and equipment, and even if there is a lack of training, relying on the fighting will of the fighting nations can make up two or three points.


    As in the previous case, the main force of 90,000 Russian troops could not hold 50,000 French troops in the field. Now it is very difficult to happen.


    "It''s all in place, and some materials have even exceeded our previous plan, which is enough to support our army for three months." The quartermaster replied.


    Menshkov nodded with satisfaction, but he had enough confidence in the war. In the last Bulgarian battle, the main force of the Ottoman army had been hit hard.


    Even if the number of troops is not declining, the combat effectiveness still inevitably falls. The combat effectiveness of recruits and veterans is completely different, and the gap between elite and cannon fodder is even more disparate.


    Menshkov said confidently: "Very well, as long as the logistics are in place, we have won half of this war.


    Our domestic combat plan has been approved, and there are still 300,000 troops in the Ukraine, which can always supplement our consumption on the battlefield.


    The Ottomans were not worried. The Kingdom of Sardinia was only brought up by the British. Our main enemy was British and French.


    The strategic goal of this battle is to annihilate the main force of Britain and France on the Balkans, advance the front to Edirne, and lay the foundation for the conquest of Constantinople.


    For the ultimate victory, we must tear down the enemy ¡¯s defense line and encircle the British-French coalition forces in the shortest possible time regardless of the cost of the war.


    Only by hurting them can we win this war. "


    Russia''s military system is a bit chaotic, and the Tsarist government employs casually. Menshkov was originally from the Army, served as a diplomat in Vienna, participated in the Anti-French War, the Eighth Russian-Turkish War, and served as a Tsar''s servant.


    After retiring from the army, he entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then he entered the Navy and served as Commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Chief of Staff of the Navy Command, and Minister of the Navy. He is now an admiral.


    Being able to leap from the army to the navy and becoming an admiral, some people may think that his naval talent is so extraordinary that he has made an extraordinary promotion. In fact, on the contrary, he went to chaos.


    The direct consequence of Menshekov''s entry into the navy was to delay the technical advancement and combat training of the Russian navy, and apply the army''s training model to the navy, which can be regarded as a gravedigger of the Russian navy.


    At this time, he, the admiral, was sent to command hundreds of thousands of army operations, and as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary forces in the Balkans, naturally he would not be convinced.


    Although he was from the Army, but after leaving the Army for more than ten or twenty years, his professional capabilities inevitably deteriorated, which is not convincing.


    It is more appropriate to say that he is a soldier now that he is a politician. The Tsarist government''s employment mechanism cast a shadow over this forthcoming war.


    Russian Chief of Staff Fitzroy Summers objected: "His Commander, Persimmon is looking for a soft grip. To win this war, the easiest breakthrough is obviously in the Ottomans.


    What we have to do now is to look for opportunities to destroy the Ottoman army, and then come to the hard bones of Yingying and France.


    Without the Ottoman army as a vassal, less than 200,000 troops in Britain and France, we can easily kill them. "


    Menshkov explained with certainty: "If we focus on attacking the Ottomans, the British and French forces will slip away when we see that the momentum is not right, and we simply cannot afford to keep them at the same time.


    If Britain and France cannot be hurt, even if we occupy Constantinople, this war will continue.


    They can continue to send troops to the Balkans by sea, and this will become a distant future.


    From the outbreak of the war to the present, we have paid at least 130 million rubles of military expenditure. If we add the preparatory preparations for the war, our military expenditure has exceeded 200 million rubles. This is the fiscal revenue of the Russian Empire for one year.


    If the war continues for a long time, our finances will be unsustainable. In terms of financial resources, we cannot fight English and French, even if we add Austrians. "


    Struggling for money, the British are invincible in this era. Even if they only look at the financial revenue, they are all riding on the dust. France, Russia, and the Qing Dynasty, who are in the second echelon, can''t keep up with the horses. Everyone has only the sixth and seventh floors of the British.


    This gap can only catch up slowly after countries complete the industrial revolution.


    "But Commander-in-Chief, we do not have an advantage now. The result of the war is likely to be defeated and fail to achieve the ultimate goal." Fitzroy Summers frowned.


    Menshkov shook his head and said, "Both defeats must also be fought. In any case, we must fight English and French, and force them to withdraw from the war.


    If we fight step by step, are we going to fight this war for one, two, or ten or eight years?


    It is not the same as before. We could fight the Ottoman Empire for more than ten years in a war. But is it possible now?


    The high cost of war has told us that quick battle is the best choice. If it is delayed, the price we pay will only be more severe. "


    The soldiers look at the problem, but it is enough to start from the military. When politicians look at issues, they are more politically considered.


    Myshkov has been excessive to politicians. He can care less about the losses of the Russian army, but he cannot accept that the war will continue.


    It is clear to the Russian government that the longer the war lasts, the worse it is for them. In the later stages, it can only be seen who can afford it more.


    In order to avoid this, the best way is to use the brutal casualties on the battlefield to scare Britain and France and force them to make concessions.


    In the history of the Crimean War, the British intervened in European affairs and converged a lot. They avoided themselves as much as possible and laid the foundation for the Prussian united German region.


    It can be said that the Crimean War helped the Germans. After the war, internal contradictions broke out in Russia, and reforms must be carried out. They did not come out for more than a decade. The two victors in Britain and France were also reluctant to interfere in the unification war initiated by Prussia.


    With a unified understanding, the Russian army began to prepare. Fortunately, information transmission was inconvenient in this era. Although cable telegraphs appeared, they are only available in large cities, and the Balkan Peninsula has not yet become popular.


    Otherwise, as the Russians do now, their actions have not begun, and the enemy is ready to receive the news.


    ...


    Wars need to be compared. The Russians command chaos, which is better than the British, French, and Ottoman forces, but they go three ways.


    Britain and France did not budge from each other. The Ottoman Empire could only be neutral. They were afraid that it would not be possible for Britain and France to withdraw. Then they were finished.


    In history, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier served as the commander of the coalition forces, barely able to command coalition operations, and now Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier is only one of the three commanders.


    The sequela is that when coordinated operations are required, everyone must report to the coalition headquarters and only after the three commanders have reached an agreement can they proceed.


    The Russian army was preparing to launch an attack, but the coalition side knew nothing. The Ottoman Empire did not attach importance to intelligence work. All intelligence sources were provided by the Chinese people.


    Under the bureaucracy, many of these intelligences have not been verified and are directly used. It is a pity that the Russians also do not attach importance to intelligence work. Otherwise, passing some false news in the past will cause the coalition to suffer a great deal.


    Both Britain and France passed Jiang Long and did not have the ability to collect information. Their bureaucracy should not be underestimated, and they directly believed that the Ottoman Empire would solve this problem.


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 Chapter 192： Coalition plan

    On August 15, 1852, the Russian army launched the second Bulgarian battle. The main force of the Russian army came out of the nest and crossed the Balkan Mountains to launch an attack on the coalition forces.


    It is difficult for Franz to understand the fact that the Russians do not care to press the main force all the time. No matter how bad they are, they must leave enough troops to keep the logistics transportation line? Do not understand, do not understand, he had to help the Russians to heal.


    Austria needs this war to continue. Only when the Russians, Britain, and France fight real fire can there be a good opportunity for Austria to go west.


    Franz frowned and ordered: "Order the frontline troops to stand by at any time. Once the coalition forces come in, they will pretend to be Balkan guerrillas and help the Russians to keep the transport line."


    If it were not for Austria as a multi-ethnic country and there were a large number of ethnic minorities in the army, it would be difficult to help the Russians.


    Politics is shameless, as long as the cover is not opened and there is no evidence that Britain and France have done it in Austria, then everyone will continue to pretend to be revenge next time.


    If the cover is lifted, then there is no need to say that it can only be carried back. This kind of extreme things, Franz is very hated of adventure.


    Marshal Radsky suggested: "Your Majesty, it''s easy to expose directly, or else we support the Bulgarian local militia and guerrillas.


    The Russians did not take them as a thing, but the information provided by the frontline military observers believed that their will to fight was high and they had a certain combat effectiveness.


    As long as we provide them with a batch of weapons and equipment, and arm these people, with them as their ground snakes, it will be almost impossible for the coalition to attack. "


    Austria needs the Russians to fight, but it is not ready to go to battle for the Russians, which means that the westward strategic bankruptcy.


    Russians ca n¡¯t be expected to talk about credit. Austria helps them lay down Constantinople, and they will send troops to help Austria unify the German region, right?


    Putting it in perspective, if Austria''s strategy is realized, will Franz still do his best to help the Russians?


    Sincere cooperation is based on common interests. Once the interests are gone, everyone''s position will change.


    Franz shook his head and said, "It''s easy to support Bulgarians. We don''t lack that little arms.


    But how did the Russians explain? According to the covenant, the Bulgarian region is the territory of the Russians, and we cannot reach out to them. "


    In order to avoid conflicts, the Russian-Austrian alliance has agreed very clearly that the forces of the two countries are very clearly divided. They can do whatever they want on the site, and the allies cannot reach out.


    Now the Russians are promoting Slavism in Bulgaria and Slavism in Montenegro, but the two principalities of Serbia and the Danube are not moving.


    The Russians obeyed the rules, and Austria certainly couldn''t break the rules. This is the basis of the alliance between the two countries.


    "If you don''t arrange for people to smuggle arms into Bulgaria, there have been a lot of active arms dealers in the Balkans recently, and we can find someone to act as an agent."


    Metternich objected: "No. If there are thousands of rifles, we can naturally let the arms dealer sell to Bulgarians.


    But now we have the Bulgarians with the ability to block coalition attacks, which requires at least one or two divisions of weapons and equipment.


    If so many weapons flow into Bulgaria, we don''t know anything.


    Moreover, now that Bulgarians do not have that much money to buy weapons, arms dealers sell arms without collecting money. Such a strange thing happened. As long as the Russians are not stupid, they know that we do it. "


    The smuggling of arms can only be minor, and once it is large, it is difficult to keep it secret.


    The Ottoman Empire has been controlling the flow of weapons and ammunition into the Bulgarian region. If a large number of weapons are now entering Bulgaria from the Austrian controlled area, Austria will not say at all.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Take some of the second-hand weapons in our warehouse, which are still usable, and the weapons seized in the Balkans, and let the quartermaster sell to the arms dealers in his own name. participated in."


    Ordering men to resell weapons and equipment is a strange thing, and now it happens.


    A large amount of Austrian equipment appeared in the Bulgarian area, which will certainly attract the attention of the Russians. If it is estimated that the second-hand used equipment will flow into the market, the Russians will still feel confidant.


    Now the largest arms dealer in Bulgaria is the Russian Expeditionary Force, and officers sell the seized weapons and equipment to local guerrilla organizations for profit.


    Now that the Russian army is done, it is not surprising that the Austrian army followed suit. Even if the Russians found it, they would help to cover up the past, otherwise their arms sales would be exposed.


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this is probably a waste of money. The Bulgarian militiamen are too poor. They are reluctant to buy some guns and ammunition. They cannot afford artillery.


    If the coalition forces send troops to carry out sabotage at the back, although the number of troops cannot be too large, but it will not be too small, at least it is based on regiments. The Bulgarian local militia is probably not their opponent. "


    "Don''t worry, we only need the Bulgarians to delay time. With this time as a buffer, presumably the Russians should come over." Franz said calmly.


    As for the combat effectiveness of the Bulgarian militia, Franz is still assured. He had previously been caught in a misunderstanding. These people on the front battlefield could not beat the regular army.


    However, the terrain at the door of the house can be used to resist it. These Bulgarians have no problem in delaying the enemy''s marching speed.


    There was always one word behind the raid-fast. If the speed is not fast enough, don''t say that people''s logistics line will be cut off, and it will be good if the whereabouts are not eaten.


    ...


    Coalition command of the balkans


    "General Mosta Pasha, how can you tell me what happened? Why did the Russian attack you without any information?


    Don''t tell me the transfer of hundreds of thousands of troops, you have not found? French commander Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier questioned


    "General Mosta Pasha, you cannot blame this incident. The Russians have begun to attack. You don''t even know it. We want to inform you.


    This is the homeland of your Ottoman Empire. You can''t get any information about it. Are your officials eating shit? British commander Montes accused


    Facing the accusations of the two, Moste Pasha had nothing to say. They are all guest soldiers, and they do n¡¯t know that the Russians are excusable. They, the land snakes, let the Russians complete the military transfer under their eyes.


    "I''m sorry for the two. We will deal with the malfeasance seriously. The same thing will not happen again. Now that the enemy has come, let''s face the enemy first!"


    Having said that, Moste Pasha took up his baton, analyzed it a little on the military map, and said, "Here and here, it is the focus of our battle with the Russian army.


    Judging from the firepower on the battlefield, the focus of the Russian offensive should be the strategic place-Sliven.


    Sliven has been a strategic place in the Balkans since ancient times. Once the Russian army occupied it, it formed a strategic advantage for us.


    From here to Edirne, Ma Pingchuan, we can no longer establish an effective line of defense. If the Russians leave 100,000 troops in Sliven, we will leave 200,000 troops to watch them.


    In addition, another city that may be the focus of the Russian attack is Sofia.


    Sofia is located in the southern part of the Sofia Basin, which is also a strategic place in the Balkan Peninsula. If you master it, you will have half of Bulgaria.


    If Sofia loses, then the Russians can be connected with the Austrians in the north, and Belgrade, which we are still holding, will lose its strategic significance. "


    Looking at the map of Montes, his face changed, and now the British army was in Sofia, along with them, there were 30,000 Ottoman troops.


    I chose to stay here because of an internal analysis of the British Expeditionary Force that the Russians were targeting Constantinople, and the offensive focus would be on the Sliven area.


    If the coalition forces succeed and launch a counterattack, Sofia will be in a good position again. It can quickly pounce on the Danube River and cut off the retreat of the Russian army. This is a good place to gain military exploits.


    But now, the Russians are also likely to make a breakthrough in Sofia. After conquering it, more than half of the Balkan Peninsula was completely occupied, and the political gain was greater than that of the military.


    French captain Emmabel Jean-Jacques Perlisier said indifferently: "The Russians want to capture Constantinople, and the Sliven area is an inevitable hurdle. Unless they are not afraid that we will copy it. Way, otherwise the Russians must attack it here.


    Without the Sliven area, the battle behind us would be difficult. At that time, the Russians can attack and retreat, and we can only deal with them passively.


    Now that your country has given up on the Serbian region, even if Sofia falls, it is nothing more than to lose the central and western Bulgaria, plus Belgrade.


    This war is still early, and the winner is the last one who laughed. We don''t need to care about the gains and losses of a city and a place. It is also worth giving up some land temporarily for the final victory. "


    Montes strongly opposed: "The Sofia region can''t just give up. The Russians have deceived the Bulgarians. If it continues, more Balkan people will be deceived.


    At that time we will find more and more enemies fighting. With the support of these people, even if we defeat the Russians, we will not be able to drive them out of the Balkans.


    The 30,000 aid troops sent by our country have already set off, and they will reach the Balkan Peninsula at the latest the day after tomorrow. The 20,000 troops of the Kingdom of Sardinia will also reach the Balkan Peninsula, sending 50,000 of them to reinforce Sofia.


    Restricted by logistics, the Russians had limited forces in the Balkans. They could not attack Sofia''s army too much, and the 100,000 army could definitely hold it.


    Sliven here is guarded by the French army. The Russians have little chance of breakthrough. As long as this wave of attacks is blocked, we can launch a counterattack.


    In terms of military strength, we have an absolute advantage. Even if the Russian army''s combat effectiveness is strong, it is not our opponent in the Balkans. "


    The military serves politics. As the first battle of the British army on the Balkans, Montes could not retreat without a fight, which is related to the face of their British army.


    The French have emerged, even if the French army has lost, but on the bright side, they are all winners, and failure is the Ottoman pot.


    The British Army also needs to establish authority. They also need to prove their strength to the outside world and improve their domestic status. This determines that they cannot act with the French, or they will be considered to be soy sauce.


    Mosta Pasha supported: "General Montes'' proposal is good, Sofia cannot afford to lose, and we cannot afford political influence."


    Negatively speaking, it is unknown whether the Russians can be driven away. In case both sides lose each other and the Ottoman Empire cannot recover the lost ground, isn''t it a big loss to give up Sofia now?


    The British were powerful, that was the strength of the navy; the French were powerful, that was the strength of Napoleon''s France; the Ottoman Empire was powerful, that was history.


    The Russians are powerful now, and they are still powerful. Many battles with the Russian army, the Ottoman government has a lot of patients with terrified Russia, even Mostpasha is inevitably affected.


    The Sudanese government is ready to move the capital. If it was not for morale, the capital of the Ottoman Empire would now be Ankara.


    Teddy bears are too difficult. If they can''t drive them out of the Balkans, the Sudanese government will not dare to keep the capital in Constantinople and be neighbors with them.


    Two to one, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier did not continue to oppose. Everyone is an Allied. He can actually command the French. The Ottoman Army can barely command. The proud John Bull does not buy his account. .


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier proposed: "In this case, let''s divide the work. The defenders in Sofia are mainly British and named the Left Army, with General Montes as commander.


    The Sliven area, including Kazanlak, was garrisoned by the French army. I personally served as the commander of the Middle Route Army, and the rest of the area was under the responsibility of General Mostpasha as the right army.


    The battle on the front line is tight and no time is wasted on us. If there are no problems, let''s go to office as soon as possible! "


    Montes said without hesitation: "There is no problem, this allocation is reasonable, and the combat effectiveness of the troops can be maximized."


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 Chapter 193： production line

    Engineers are conducting weapon tests at the Hordas Arsenal in Bohemia. Twenty experimenters simultaneously raised their guns and fired at the shooting range ahead.


    After a while, the weapon designer Holman-Styron stepped forward and calculated the parameters at the fastest speed. Satisfiedly, "Passed."


    The parameters are as follows:


    Caliber: 7.92 mm


    Weight: 4.2 kg


    Length: 1417 mm


    Barrel length: 920 mm


    Bullet: Paper shell acorn shaped lead bullet


    Loading method: after loading


    Rate of fire: 12-15 rounds


    Power (Muzzle Velocity): 410 msec


    Effective range: 650 meters


    Maximum range: 1512 meters


    Feeding: single round


    Hordas, the director of the arsenal, smiled and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Stein, you have designed an excellent rifle.


    This rifle is very good. It allows soldiers to refill their ammunition when lying down and smashing. The accuracy of close range shooting is still higher than most rifles.


    I heard that the Prussians have been reloaded on a large scale. We have also bought a few of their rifles, and their performance is not as good as our rifles. "


    Holman-Styron calmly said, "Mr. Hordas, this is just a laboratory product. Whether it can be produced on a large scale is still unknown.


    In fact, there have been many advanced firearms manufactured in our laboratory over the years, because of the cost of production, there are very few listed values.


    For example, the performance of the previous 1850 series rifle is much better than this, because of the cost of production, we have to give up. "


    As a weapon design expert, the first thing to learn is to give up. Weapons are not as advanced as possible, and comprehensive costs are also considered.


    In terms of design, it is a rifle a hundred years later. It can still be designed now, and whether it can be produced is an unknown.


    Holman-Stellen is used to it, and more than 95% of the weapons he designed are lying in the laboratory. Although this rifle is good, it is still unknown whether it can be installed in the Austrian army.


    Holdas said optimistically: "It doesn''t matter. The Near East War is now fierce. We can sell it to the Principality of Montenegro for trial. As long as the rifle''s excellence is proved in actual combat, the military cannot refuse.


    Technically, this rifle has much lower requirements than the 1850 series. I can initially judge that the production cost of this rifle will not be much higher than the current rifle. "


    It can''t be said that His Majesty ordered the emperor to design a rifle suitable for the Austrian army?


    Almost every Austrian arsenal now has sample guns. At present, more than a dozen rifle rifles have appeared on the shooting range in the palace. Based on experience, Holdas believes that this rifle is very likely to win. Big.


    Cheap, simple operation and stable performance are the advantages of this rifle. The only disadvantage is that the lethality is slightly lower, but the accuracy of the hit rate and the advantage of being able to lay down the bomb can still make up for this.


    Now that only the last link is in actual combat, the Near East War is a good opportunity.


    After the war broke out, the Principality of Montenegro relied on Austrian logistic supplies. For the sake of resupply, the Austrian weaponry has been completely replaced, and it has now become an experimental field for Austrian weapons.


    The Austrian military has also sent weapons observers to collect actual combat parameters of various weapons as an important reference factor for the future replacement of troops.


    Holman-Stellen said seriously: "Well then, Mr. Hordas. You arrange as soon as possible, this time I will personally lead the team to collect information on the battlefield."


    "No! The battlefield is too dangerous. You are the best weapon design expert in Austria and you cannot take risks." Hordas said excitedly.


    Holman-Stellen smiled and said, "Don''t worry, the Montenegrins will protect us. If you are not assured, you can also apply for military escort.


    The danger is only relative. If God wants to take me away, an accident will happen even if I leave the country. "


    ...


    The new rifle of Sch?nbrunn Palace and Hordas Arsenal has appeared on the shooting range, and Franz is skilled in loading and firing.


    Perhaps because of his talent, his shooting skills are really ashamed to see people. Fixed shooting within 100 meters, God can bless you if you can''t miss the target.


    Franz has always believed that this is a poor performance of the rifle, and the recoil is too strong, causing the bullet to miss the target. The evidence is that the bullet kill rate calculated after each war is thousands of rounds and tens of thousands of bullets to kill an enemy.


    "Bang, bang, bang ..."


    After the gunfire was over, Franz''s face turned green suddenly, and he hit the target next door. This ability to miss the target is no longer.


    A flutter sounded, and the little ones laughed gloatingly. Franz glared at him and found the culprit.


    "Is it so funny, isn''t it that the bullet is off target, is there anything strange?"


    Franz''s prestige has been for a long time, and the three younger brothers and two cousins ??have resisted, looking at that expression.


    Suppressed the ridicule of a few little guys, Franz said with a smile: "Come and try it, pay attention to keeping distance."


    None of these rifles have been played. If used as a rifle, look at Franz''s performance just now, and the bullet can be offset by more than ten meters.


    "Bang, bang, bang ..."


    A series of gunshots sounded, and he glanced at the target from a distance. Franz rubbed his eyes incredibly. Are they all gods?


    Facts have proved that he thinks too much, everyone''s hit rate is not stubborn, and being able to leave the bullet on the target is regarded as a master.


    "Cousin Franz, you are still the last!" Exclaimed Princess Sissi.


    Franz glared at him in the past, and he decided to go back and increase her etiquette time, which was too unruly.


    Is it necessary to say something so obvious? You know, the youngest is only ten years old. Where does Franz lose face?


    "Elizabeth, pay attention to your image!" Reminded her sister, Princess Helen.


    "What happened?" The voice of Queen Sophie came from afar


    Seeing Franz''s ugly face, no one answered the question. Looking at the crowd''s expression of wanting to laugh and squint, she glanced at the target on the field, and Queen Sophie fluttered a smile.


    Laughing and pointing at Franz, he said, "It''s a good progress, Franz, you finally broke the record of the fifth ring."


    At this time, many people found that Franz had a bullet hole in his target. I don''t know who just shot the bullet and accidentally hit it.


    The laughter of the crowd could no longer hold back. Franz reluctantly said, "Almost all right, continue with live-fire training."


    Grandpa Carl patted Franz on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Look, I told you to go hunting with me. You don''t go by yourself, now you know that shame?


    Don''t be discouraged, just go out and hunt a few more times with me, and your marksmanship will catch up with them. "


    Franz nodded cooperatively, as if to say: his bad marksmanship is too much homework, usually lack of practice, as long as you work hard, you can catch up.


    Hunting is impossible. Franz knew what he knew, and it was unknown whether an elephant could be concentrated there, a hundred meters away from his marksmanship.


    He was too lazy to shoot a pheasant or a prey within a rabbit, wasting bullets. Franz understands why many folks have shot a lot of shotguns.


    "Father, why didn''t you go hunting today?" Franz asked in confusion.


    "Looking at how busy you are, he wants to guide you in the marksmanship." Queen Sophie said first


    "Yes, your marksmanship is so bad, it''s just losing the face of the nobleman. I''m here to teach you how to use the gun." Archbishop Carl said aggrieved.


    Franz probably guessed the reason, and said decisively, "Well, that''s great. Just teach them, I have to take a step in advance."


    After that, Franz turned and left. As if something really happened, I rushed to deal with it.


    This is an excuse for injustice. The Vienna court has rules, and no one can interfere with the emperor''s handling of official duties.


    Even if it was Empress Sophie, knowing that Franz was delaying time, she could do nothing. Under normal circumstances, the order of the European aristocratic engagement parents is enough, Franz is obviously abnormal.


    Facing a son who was too opinionated, she felt pressured.


    Franz is under more pressure. How should the royal family be able to handle itself after the engagement war broke out at this time?


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    Inside the Coors Manor, the coldness of the room was still cold in August this summer.


    "You guys, you can''t go on like this. The frontline expeditionary forces have been reloading Austrian weapons on a large scale. It will not be long before the entire Russian Army will be equipped with Austrian weapons.


    What shall we do then to close the arsenal? Or to compete for a small private market and sell shotguns? An old man said indignantly


    The moderator of the meeting, Couls, persuaded, "Mr. Ivanov, calm down. Things are not so bad that the government cannot watch us all die.


    Now is the time of war, everything must serve the war. The logistics of our frontline troops are supplied by Austrians, and it is impossible to kick them out.


    After the war, it is our time. The government does not want to see the Austrians control our military production, and our market will return in time. "


    Everyone came for the benefit. The military and the government were very dissatisfied with the low-quality weapons they produced, and the Expeditionary Forces only replaced Austrian weapons on a large scale.


    Silly, big, and rough are the consistent characteristics of the Russian military. If only this point is shortcomings, the military will endure it. The problem is that these weapons and equipment are often jammed, or they have to be bombed.


    If there is no choice, or if everyone has the same weapon, then forget it. The problem is that Anglo-French Austria has now surpassed them, and even the Ottomans on the opposite side have begun to change into new weapons.


    In order to win the war and increase the chance of life-saving on the battlefield. Frontline officers strongly demanded a change of dress. They could not suppress the interest groups in the government and could only buy Austrian equipment for the expeditionary army to change clothes.


    The young man complained: "Mr. Coors, even if the market is back, I will face competition from the Austrians. Will the military use our junk when we are used to Austrian weapons?


    Sorry, I''m too straightforward to speak. Compared with European counterparts, the weapons and equipment we produce are indeed behind by an era.


    Doesn''t everyone want to change? The government can''t tolerate it all the time, so we will be eliminated sooner or later. "


    Coorshaha smiled, and then explained, "You are still too young, Peter, did Peter not tell you?


    On the surface, we have joined forces to monopolize the supply of domestic weapons and equipment, which is definitely rich oil.


    In fact, we don''t make much money. How much does the Army pay for changing weapons and equipment every year? For less than ten million rubles, the money will be divided by almost half, and the rest will be used to buy equipment.


    The research and development of weapons is full of uncertainty. More than 90% of weapons and equipment come out and have no actual combat value. More than 95% of weapons are unprofitable.


    In this case, if we cannot squeeze the maximum profit of each weapon to the maximum, how can everyone''s interests be protected?


    The time for everyone to get rich was during the war. Unfortunately, the largest peach in the Russian-Turkish war was picked by the Austrians. "


    Peter dejected, his head down, not talking. The arms market is limited and there are too many people sharing the cake.


    In addition, it is a monopoly operation, and the development of new weapons will not bring them greater profits. Naturally, everyone is not active.


    A middle-aged man Shen Sheng said: "Since we can''t stop the dress change, just join in.


    Send someone to buy the production line from the Austrians, and we make it ourselves. The Expeditionary Force needs them to provide logistics, and we can''t compete for that market.


    But we must occupy the rest of the domestic market. After the war, the domestic arms market remains ours. "


    Ivanov, who was angry earlier, said: "This is also a method. According to past experience, this short time will not end. We can join in and make up for the loss."


    Peter Jr. was more cautious this time and asked indefinitely: "Will the Austrians sell me, you know that now is a good time for them to make money?"


    Coors replied affirmatively: "Yes, these production lines are not only produced in Austria. If they are not sold, we can also find other people to buy them, but they need to be modified.


    It can be produced even in our country, but it is not easy to use. In order to save costs, everyone is used to importing from abroad. "


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 Chapter 194： On Which Bureaucratic Technology Is Strong

    The fighting in the Balkans was re-ignited. This conference battle was the largest ever in the European continent, and the total troops invested by the two sides on the front of more than 400 kilometers exceeded 1 million.


    This battle, destined to be famous in history, was very comedy. In theory, the coalition was not adequately prepared. As the initiator of the battle, the Russians should take advantage of the situation and even directly lock the victory.


    The reality is very tragedy. As the party launching the offensive, the Russian army has also seen confusion.


    The artillery chief Preston scolded: "Hell, we are artillery. You actually sent me a bunch of bullets. Do you want me to feed the cannon with bullets?"


    The military officer who transported the supplies replied: "Sorry, Mr. Colonel, this is the order above. If you have any questions, please contact the headquarters. Now you are requested to sign the supplies."


    The artillery regiment of Preston had just arrived. The infantry regiment originally stationed here had moved forward, but the logistics department still distributed supplies according to the original plan.


    Preston frowned and replied, "We responded to that, Mr. Major. Now these materials, I have no use at all, you can pull them back!"


    The major officer said solemnly: "No sir, I have been instructed to send this batch of materials here to the garrison. Please be sure to sign for it.


    As for how to deal with these materials, you can take care of it yourself. You can dispose of it privately, or you can find a place to throw it away. After the war, you can report the damage directly.


    These supplies are a supply for the infantry regiment in the next week, and there are many good things in it. You won''t lose the colonel. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Preston still signed his name, and the money delivered to the door was not earned for nothing.


    Anyway, the artillery is the treasure of the headquarters. Unlike the gray animals that are not valuable, a report goes up and their supplies will come down.


    ...


    This time the main force of the Russian army was divided into two. Fitzroy Summers led four infantry divisions, two artillery regiments, and a cavalry regiment. A total of more than 73,000 men launched an offensive against Sofia.


    The battlefield is ever-changing, with frequent troop movements, the logistics system cannot keep up. Unlike the last battle, it was in the Danube Basin at that time, and it was easy to resupply. Even if it was wrong, it could be adjusted quickly.


    It ¡¯s not the same now. The front has been pushed forward by two hundred kilometers. The logistics and supplies have to be delivered for several days. Without a telegram, we can only rely on the notification of the commander.


    At this time, the mechanical Russian bureaucracy came into play. Military officers who transported logistics materials must transport the materials to designated locations.


    Even if the original troops are gone, they will also hand over the supplies. The receipt of infantry by such artillery as Colonel Preston is no exception.


    Fitzroy Somerset is a good general. He must manage such things. How can he fight without solving logistical problems?


    "The logistics department was ordered to increase the supply of the frontline troops to one month, and future supplies will not be at a fixed location and must be handed over to their units.


    The units at the division level are not transported separately, and all are sent to the division for uniform distribution of materials. The artillery and cavalry regiments are sent directly from the headquarters. "


    A middle-aged officer reminded: "Her chief of staff, it would be rude to do this, I''m afraid ..."


    Fitzroy Somerset shook his head and said, "Don''t worry, I will explain this to the country. Now I''ll send someone to contact Commander Mishkov, I believe he has encountered the same problem."


    ...


    The logistics supply model was changed, and the Russian army''s logistics supply chaos was finally reluctantly resolved. Of course, the lost supplies in the previous delivery must not be recovered, and all of them are considered to be damaged.


    The battle of Sofia started, and the Russian army was 30 kilometers away from Sofia. The two sides had already started a firefight.


    Sofia Coalition Command, Montes asked, "Is the enemy''s troop investigation clear?"


    "His Excellency Commander, it is clear. The Russian army dispatched a total of 7 infantry divisions, 2 artillery regiments, and 1 cavalry regiment.


    In addition, there are about 20,000 Bulgarian guerrillas. However, they seemed to be at odds with the Russians and did not act together. "


    In response, an Ottoman officer investigated the enemy''s situation, naturally they did it with their head down. If the British soldiers were sent out, they could not understand the language and lost their way.


    Montes said calmly: "Our reinforcements will arrive tomorrow night, ordering the troops not to rush into combat with the enemy, leaving a small number of troops to check the enemy''s marching speed.


    Except for a few important strongholds, the rest must be withdrawn, and after the reinforcements arrive, they will fight against the enemy. "


    It''s not calm or not. Montes is a rare "veteran" in the British army. He once commanded the forces of a battalion and suppressed hundreds of colonial rebellions.


    There is no way, who has made the British Empire Guotai Min''an safe in the last ten years? Without a big war, in addition to suppressing the Irish mob, the British Army could only bully the colonial aborigines.


    The largest battles also stayed at the regiment level. There were few high-ranking generals on the battlefield like Montes, so he became the commander of the British Expeditionary Force.


    You can learn without experience. Now Montes is doing very well. According to the military requirements, even if you ca n¡¯t take advantage, you ca n¡¯t lose a lot.


    ...


    Evening


    In a camp, the soldiers gathered in pairs and looked up at the stars.


    A man with an accent in Genoa asked, "Arturo, you said that we sent us to the Balkans to fight the Russians. What is the picture?"


    Arturo said indifferently: "Did the old men say that this time the Russians were beaten for revenge. It is said that the Russians supported Austria in the last Osa war, and now they are still allies.


    Aonzo, what do you ask? We all want to dine, if anyone can find a job in the country, who will come here to suffer! "


    "No, just ask casually. I always feel that there is something wrong here. For no reason, let us run to the Balkans to fight Russians. It doesn''t look normal.


    Even if revenge is needed, it is the noble masters and capitalists who need revenge. We poor people do n¡¯t lose any money. Why come here? "Aonzo shook his head and said


    Doubts come to doubts, they are not educated, they can''t think of so much. They all joined the army for food and drink.


    "I said what you guys were talking about, hurry up and pick up tomorrow''s food. If you miss the time, you can solve it by yourself."


    A familiar voice came, and the two stopped talking and ran as fast as possible to get their supplies.


    After receiving the food, Aonzo''s face became ugly, and he complained: "Damn the Englishman, do they like to eat corned beef and hard biscuits so much?


    Even a piece of bread is not provided, and this day is hardly a human life. They are treating us deliberately, and these provisions are probably not as good as the Ottomans! "


    In the war, the expenses of the Sardinian army were all borne by the British, and the logistics were naturally the British.


    It is impossible to talk about deliberate misdeeds, nor is the provision of British soldiers. It''s a uniform standard, 2 pounds of corned beef and three hard biscuits per person per day, and then it''s gone. (1 lb is equal to 0.4536 kg)


    Don''t talk about fruits and vegetables, not even a piece of dark bread. The British do not do this to save costs. If you consider the cost, the price of beef is not low, and it will be much cheaper to switch to black bread.


    The cause of this tragedy is-bureaucracy. Bureaucrats at the British Quartermaster Department thought that corned beef jerky was easy to transport, and a slap on the head became the British supply during the war.


    On the surface, beef is eaten every day, and this meal is also good. If you switch to beef jerky and eat it every day, the feeling will not be so wonderful. The first thing to test is that the teeth can not stand it.


    Not only beef is hard, but the biscuits distributed are harder. This may be the earliest compressed biscuits. If you don''t put bubbles in the water, if you can bite, it is iron teeth and copper teeth.


    This kind of food is simply disastrous for Italians who are looking for delicious food.


    Even if the kingdom of Sardinia is poor, their army will never save food, and the food quality is much higher than the British.


    "Aonzo don''t complain, if you let the Ottomans know that they don''t mind changing with you, would you really like to exchange with them?" Arturo said with a smile.


    Happiness is in contrast. The food provided by the British is the most unpalatable, at least not to worry about hungry.


    These beef jerky can also be processed twice. If conditions permit, you can bring some vegetables together and cook them, without using salt.


    The supply of the Ottoman army was really bad, and some were required to bring some dry food to the battlefield. What kind of food you can get depends on luck, and it ¡¯s a good time to eat seven or eight full.


    Because of the daily empty time, the Ottoman bureaucrats still have a good habit of discounting according to regulations. If there is no shortage of a certain unit, prepare for the entire army to be hungry.


    Aangzuo shook his head and said, "I didn''t say it, but the British logistics officer really should be shot. I bet there are definitely more soldiers killed by them than on the battlefield."


    Arturo said with a smile: "I don''t know about this. Maybe the British have different stomachs than we do. They can stand it.


    Not to mention these, we remember that during the day, you also pulled a few vegetables, I have two potatoes here, and I will stew them with beef jerky tomorrow. "


    The two looked at each other and smiled. Even if the logistical supply standard is low, the Italians can use their talents to improve their food as much as possible under limited conditions.


    In this respect, the Sardinian army also contributes. Their arrival directly improved the quality of life of the British army and reduced the number of scurvy patients in the British army.


    The British soldiers who accompanied them quickly learned these excellent experiences and promoted them as quickly as possible. In the past, when they went out, they simply robbed their belongings. It was too wasteful.


    Now that everyone has learned, the crops in the field and the cattle and sheep on the hillside can be turned into loot. Even many soldiers have learned to preserve food and use all conditions to store food.


    The direct sequelae of this is that the marching speed has greatly decreased, and the military discipline has become more scattered. There are old churros in the Sardinian army. Whatever they order, what do they do?


    The law does not blame the public. In the face of a group of big men in a unified position, officers do not dare to treat them.


    By the way, the British were also damaged, and everyone found the power of unity. As long as they are united, the officers will not dare to move them.


    The final arrival in Sofia was two days later than Montes expected. On this battlefield of life, two days are enough to change things.


    The most direct thing is that the Russian army has been overwhelmed. Due to the lack of strength in the surrounding bases, Montes did not dare to divide too many troops to station, and it has now been exhausted.


    The delayed arrival of the reinforcements, the coalition forces have lost the best fighter, it is too late to launch a counterattack while the Russian forces are not stable.


    Montes growled angrily: "Your group of rice barrels, Lu Chen is so delayed for two days, are you out on the road? Do you know what military law is?"


    Major General Mantua of the Sardinian army lied solemnly: "Lord Commander, we were attacked by guerrillas on the road, and caused dozens of casualties to us. It took time to wipe out the guerrilla.


    Everyone is not a fool. In order to escape the military and law, everyone said that it was a guerrilla attack and the wounded was proof.


    "The guerrillas are so rampant, you have so many troops, they dare to attack?" Montes asked in confusion.


    Mantua said, "Here is your commander, the guerrillas are very cunning. They don''t fight us directly, they just sneak in."


    They dig into the road, put cold arrows at night, it is very difficult, and there are still a lot of people. In order to prevent these people from cutting off our army''s back road, we killed them. "


    He wasn''t talking nonsense. Some soldiers fell into the trap. They just accidentally fell when they went to the mountains to find their prey. Cold arrows also exist, and they were also encountered in the mountains by Ottoman hunters.


    This high-level talent who lied and changed his face was still encountered by Montes for the first time. British officers were more honest, and Italian officers were totally two concepts.


    Mantua did not do it for the first time. When they were mixed with Marshal Bardolio, they collectively deceived the country. Now it is natural that there is no pressure on Montes, who has little experience.


    Montes gave a cold drink: "Hum!"


    Then he scolded his head and scolded: "Even so, you shouldn''t delay so long. Don''t you leave a small army to besiege the guerrillas and come with the main force?


    Do you know how much loss your army has caused to your delay, and you have missed the best chance of counterattack! "


    However, at this time he did not mention the military law, and everyone was relieved. Mantua also did not continue to explain, scolded for fear, and would not lose a lot of meat.


    After the defeat of the Osa War, there were not many generals in the Kingdom of Sardinia who could keep the general title, and Mantua could be one of them, not because he could fight, in fact his military capabilities were very limited.


    His greatest ability was to be able to speak well, to discern words, to pass on all responsibilities to others, and to stand on the side of the king for the first time and gain the trust, only then had this opportunity to resurrect.


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 Chapter 195： Russia-Austria trade

    Vienna in midsummer is still cool.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    "My Majesty, the Russians asked us to buy a production line for weapons, from pistols to artillery almost everything," Metternich said.


    Franz knew that Austria had snatched the interests of the Russian arms group. This group would definitely take action, but did not expect that their method was to buy a weapons production line.


    If you think about it, the strongest in mechanical technology in this era is the British, followed by Austria and France, and the imperfect industrial systems of Belgium and Prussia are again.


    The Russians produced their own machinery and equipment with high maintenance costs. The performance of the equipment was barely usable. There was no way to compare the production efficiency with their counterparts. They were also forced to buy foreign production lines.


    Britain and France are at war with the Russians. Even if they can buy production lines from Britain and France, they dare not use them. Weapon production equipment is still very sensitive. It is not civilian materials, and smuggling is also smuggled.


    It is not impossible to buy from Prussia or Belgium. Just so, they will not be able to maintain the arcane weapons of the expeditionary forces in the future.


    With the financial resources of the Tsarist government, do not expect them to be able to discard weapons and equipment worth tens of millions of rubles. The maintenance of these equipments is also a business of millions of rubles each year.


    Capitalists do not live with money. In order to maximize benefits, it is normal to buy Austrian weapons production lines.


    Franz said indifferently: "Sell them. Even the same equipment, the quality of weapons and equipment produced in the hands of the Russians will be reduced by a grade."


    This is not the fact that he despised the Russians. Because of the government''s corruption, capitalists will certainly cut corners in order to obtain greater profits.


    According to Franz, the homegrown weapons and equipment purchased by the Russians are higher than the prices on the international market. Why not buy it?


    The domestic budget of weapons and equipment imported from Austria has increased by 20% to 50% compared to the actual import price. The specific ratio depends on the discipline and ability of the officials.


    Metternich reminded: "Your Majesty, do you want to limit it? If the Russians get a full production line, it will be a trouble for us in the future."


    Although there is no such thing as a technical blockade in this era, in the field of military industry, not all weapons and equipment can be bought, let alone weapons production lines?


    Franz shook his head and said, "It doesn''t matter. Technological changes are changing with each passing day. These devices will not exist for ten years, and if more than a decade later, I am afraid they will be eliminated.


    Now that the Russians are willing to buy, they are fulfilled. It is best to turn them into long-term customers and use the profits obtained from the transaction to advance our military industry technology upgrade. "


    Russia is indeed worthy of fear, but Russia''s industrial technology really does not need to care too much. Under the rule of the decaying tsarist government, it is impossible for their industry to develop greatly.


    Metternich continued: "His Majesty, the Russians also applied for loans.


    In terms of commercial trade, in the second and third quarters of 1852, our trade with the Russians more than tripled.


    The total trade volume between the two sides is as high as 292 million dong, of which our total imports are 88 million dong and our total exports are 204 million dong. The trade surplus is 116 million dong.


    This part of the trade surplus is mainly the export of arms and strategic materials. The export value of these two items is as high as 83 million dong.


    The rest is the trade in civilian goods. Because of the war, British and French goods have largely withdrawn from the Russian market, creating opportunities for us.


    The loan we provided to the Russians, they have almost used up. The strategic materials purchased in the early stage have basically been exhausted after the war.


    If the victory is not achieved, the military expenditure of the Tsarist government next year will probably continue to increase. "


    Franz figured it out. In this era, everyone likes to do business with Russians because they do not use paper money and pay directly with gold and silver. (Paper rubles are deprecated, and international trade is settled only with gold rubles and silver rubles)


    The direct consequence of the trade between Russia and Austria is that a large amount of gold and silver flowed into the Austrian treasury, and then turned into banknotes flowing into the market.


    From a monetary perspective, the inflow of this part of gold and silver, Franz''s risk of allowing the central bank to print banknotes, has been absorbed by the market. (Banknotes, gold and silver are not issued 1: 1, and leverage is set according to economic conditions)


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Talk slowly with the Russians and don''t worry, tell them that our financial resources are not rich, and we are unable to provide them with huge loans.


    Try to keep the loan amount as low as possible, delay the loan time, and let the Russians take out more gold and silver to pay. Don''t make too many demands on the loan interest, and you can give up additional conditions.


    We can also help them issue some bonds, which must be government bonds, preferably with collateral. War bonds are estimated to be unsold. This interest rate is set by the Russians and can be sold. "


    If the two countries were on an equal footing before the outbreak of the Near East War, Austria''s initiative became greater with the outbreak of the war.


    At present, due to the war, a large amount of gold and silver inflows has caused the abnormal prosperity of the Austrian domestic economy. There are still hidden dangers behind this prosperity.


    If Austria is now providing too many loans to Russia, either the domestic market funds will be adjusted or additional currencies will be issued.


    The former is not conducive to Austria''s economic development, while the latter is prone to inflation. This is caused by the size of the economy. With Austria''s total economy so large, some currency markets can be digested. Once the volume is exceeded, it cannot be digested.


    The best way is to let Russian gold and silver flow in first, the state treasury reserves increase, the market expands, and then there is no inflation if the currency is printed.


    Metternich reminded: "Your Majesty, maybe we can ask the Russians to pay for the goods and take out some gold and silver to reduce our risk."


    Franz shook his head and said, "Not yet, our risks are still under control. Don''t rush to remind the Russians that the speed at which their gold and silver flow into our country is very fast.


    The rapid development of our domestic economy depends on more than just this war.


    Mr. Metternich, you may not have noticed that in the last six months, British and French capital has poured into Austria in a frenzy, and the total investment has more than doubled compared with the same period last year. In fact, there is no shortage of gold and silver in the Austrian market.


    According to past practice, the Russian-Turkish war will last a long time. These capitalists are counting on the war to become rich and invest in building factories in Austria.


    Because of the lack of information, they do not know how many peers have been added recently, and they have not considered the demand for materials by Russian personalities, which is not unlimited.


    The market is crazy, and Carl is almost frightened, for fear of the outbreak of the economic crisis, he has formulated several emergency plans.


    Judging from the laws of the capitalist market economy, once the war is over, the Austrian economy will soon face difficulties in transition.


    The capitalists who entered early are okay. They have made a profit and can support their transformation. The capitalists who came in later will be miserable. Before they make any money, they will face transformation. Bankruptcy is inevitable.


    At this time, it is also a good choice to help the Russians digest some of the bonds and cool the hot market. "


    Now that we know the economic crisis, why hasn''t the Austrian government stopped it? The answer is very realistic, in order to increase fiscal revenue and to speed up domestic development.


    If this economic boom continues, it will only take two or three years for Austria''s economic aggregate to surpass France. Even if the bubble burst, these capitals also left Austria with a lot of homes.


    Money is easy to come in, but hard to get out. Once it becomes a real estate in the plant, machinery and equipment, it is not easy to realize it.


    These trapped capitalists either continue to contribute to the development of Austria, or they are cutting away meat. This is how the United States developed in history.


    As long as sufficient benefits are obtained in this war and market capacity is increased, the impact of the economic crisis can be minimized. By then, Franz would not mind letting the government interfere in the market and force the economy to land.


    How many capitalists would be killed in such a job, but it has nothing to do with Franz, and he is not the Virgin.


    Investment is risky and you need to be cautious when entering the market.


    ...


    When the Near East War attracted the attention of the outside world, Russia and Austria quietly reached a huge deal without arousing a slight wave.


    The arms trade is extremely profitable, especially when selling weapons production lines and transferring production technology, and adding value-added products, which is even more profitable.


    The huge profits made the Austrian government very satisfied.


    This is not a one-time business. If the relationship between the two countries has continued to be friendly, with the restraint of capitalists, they are likely to package the subsequent upgrade business together with Austria.


    The root cause of "it is better to buy" is that the R & D and manufacturing costs are too high. Why are so many companies in the next generation keen on importing, don''t they know the benefits of independent research and development?


    The most critical point is that R & D investment, harvest and effort are often not proportional. Not only will it consume a lot of time, but it is also full of uncertainty.


    For capitalists who are keen to make money, huge investments in this area really cannot maximize the benefits. If you are unlucky, you fall on the eve of the harvest.


    This is even more the case for weapon research and development, which also requires supporting industrial systems. The Russians lag behind in these areas, and the risks of independent research and development by enterprises are even greater.


    If a military industrial company does R & D, it will not wait for them to produce results, and the population import production line will be put into production.


    What will the Tsarist government choose? Equip the military with advanced equipment with mature technology, or wait for the products they have developed with uncertain performance?


    Austria has lifted all arms export restrictions and allowed the Russians to freely choose production lines. The Tsarist government is naturally very happy. Such opportunities are rare.


    We must know that in order to restrict the Russians, European countries mainly export finished products in the military field, and they are very cautious about exporting production lines.


    If you only buy finished products, once the war is blocked, you will not be able to obtain these weapons and equipment, and the Tsarist government will support domestic military enterprises.


    The production line no longer has this kind of worry. Most of the equipment of Russian military enterprises these years are imported goods. They don''t mind continuing to import as long as they can guarantee the supply of arms.


    You can''t think about things that far in the future. In theory, as long as the overall industrial technology goes up, the military industry system naturally goes up, and the two are mutually reinforcing.


    Historically, the development of Russian military technology was at a time when relations with the Western world deteriorated. The more confrontation between the two sides, the faster their technological progress.


    This is the age of war, and no one thinks so much. Even if someone sees a possible crisis, they cannot oppose it.


    From a development perspective, there are ready-made equipment in Austria that can be disassembled for learning, and their technological progress will be faster, and they can also be copied if they are not good.


    ...


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 Chapter 196： The struggle of Montenegro

    Montenegro


    Since the outbreak of the Near East War, this small projectile nation has boiled, and the country has been fully mobilized in the first place, and men, women, and children have joined the battle.


    The people of Montenegro are proud. They are the only people in the Balkans who have not surrendered to the Ottomans. For centuries, they have rushed to the front line against the Ottoman Empire.


    This is a country where all the people are soldiers. The government does not require the government to force it, and the people spontaneously took up weapons and returned to the establishment.


    Skutai is right in front of me. I don''t know how many times the Montenegrins hit here. This is different from the past. This will give them a great chance of winning.


    Not long ago, they and Austria successfully joined forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The problem of restricting their weapons and ammunition was solved, and the combat effectiveness of the Montenegrin army increased greatly.


    Montenegro Army Command


    Commander-in-chief Mirkov said cautiously: "Just received a notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Horstar Arsenal is coming to test a batch of weapons.


    Russridge, you take a company with you to protect the safety of your Austrian friends. You must not let them make any mistakes. "


    It is forbidden by Mirkov that every rifle and every bullet of the Principality of Montenegro is provided by Austria.


    Austria has now replaced the Russians as one of their most important allies, none of them.


    At this time, Austria required to test weapons on the battlefield, and they were naturally unable to refuse.


    For Montenegro, a poor and poor country, it doesn''t matter how well the weapon performs, as long as it is useful. Now testing weapons for Austria, you can earn a lot of weapons and equipment, in their opinion it is profitable.


    As for the risk of using new weapons, is it possible to use cold weapons to fight Ottomans?


    The number of equipment tested in actual combat is not small. For example, in this rifle test, the Hordas Arsenal directly shipped 500 new rifles. Equipped with two Montenegro infantry battalions, they will be put into this war for actual combat testing.


    Lassridge said with a sad face: "The Austrians are here again. His Excellency Commander, can you change jobs for someone else, and I want to hit the Ottomans?"


    Although Ras Ridge is only a regiment commander, the number of Montenegro troops is small, and he has become a high-ranking officer.


    Watching his colleagues playing on the front line, he became a full-time guard of the Austrian delegation because he could speak German. He has sent three batches of weapons observation missions.


    As a Montenegro, how can it be difficult to fight? After finally having a chance, the result was obscured by the unexpected weapon test.


    Mirkov glared at him and said solemnly: "Don''t talk to me about the situation, this matter has not been discussed. If the test is successful, we can pick up another 500 rifles and a batch of ammunition, which can save the country. Tens of thousands of shields. "


    When it comes to funding, Russridge has nothing to say. Tens of thousands of Austrian guilders may not seem like much, but for Montenegro, this is their fiscal revenue for a month or two.


    Weapon tests are not always successful. Many weapons and equipment are very superior in performance during the shooting experiments. Once they reach the battlefield, various problems are exposed.


    In order to encourage domestic arsenals to develop new weapons, the actual cost of actual testing is now the responsibility of the Austrian government.


    Austrian major arsenals took this opportunity to send a variety of weapons to the battlefield for testing.


    Actual combat tests not only test weapon performance, but also include logistic maintenance, difficulty of weapon operation on the battlefield, and so on.


    There are successes, but more failures. Many weapons have very high lethality, that is, the performance on the battlefield is not stable enough; or if the performance is stable, the maintenance cost is too high.


    ...


    Along the way, Holman-Styron was very shocked. The Principality of Montenegro is completely a soldier. With a promise of 20,000 troops, he can be sure that the Montenegrins have completed their tasks in excess.


    Young and old, as long as they are active, are serving the war. He saw that the supplies to the front line were being passed forward from village to village, just like a relay race.


    I can hardly see the young and strong, from the beginning to the end, by the old, weak women and children. The old ones are about to lose their teeth. The little ones are still a few years old and are busy.


    "Mr. Rathridge, what about the young people in your country?" Holman-Stellen asked in confusion.


    Lasridge took it for granted: "All on the battlefield!"


    It seemed that Holman-Stellen didn''t understand much, and Rusrich added:


    "This is our homeland. There is no danger. The logistics are all transported by the people. After another period of time, we can see our army."


    Holman-Stellen didn''t say anything, but just silently wrote down what he saw in his notebook and moved on.


    After arriving at the front, Holman-Styron also found a female soldier. Apparently for this war, the Principality of Montenegro has bet on the National Games, and they have all the chips.


    This Near East War was just a cheap local war for Austria. The final result of the war was nothing more than the gains of Austria. Anyway, the Ottomans dare not retaliate.


    For the Russians, it is only a strategic battle, and it is not enough for life and death. The Russians have not reached a desperate level.


    After losing for a few more decades, the Russians lost a lot and the Russian-Turkish war fought so many times.


    Only the Principality of Montenegro gambled on the National Games. Victory develops and grows, and defeat loses everything.


    Holman-Stellen understands the Montenegrin approach, and their hatred with the Ottomans is inexorable. For hundreds of years, this was their closest to victory.


    The Ottoman Empire was declining, and now it was at war with Austria and Russia at the same time. If it were not for British and French intervention, the war would be over.


    This kind of opportunity, of course, Montenegrins have to bet. As a Balkan nation, if you dare not gamble on the National Games, is it still the Balkan nation?


    The only pity is that Montenegro''s population is too small. If there are 10 million people, not only 5 million people, they can drive the Ottomans out of the Balkan Peninsula and build their empire.


    Thinking of this, Holman-Styron smiled slightly. If Montenegro had such a large population, they would not be allies of Austria.


    The entire Balkan Peninsula has a population of more than 13 million, and a small portion of it is in Istanbul.


    The remaining areas have two million in Bulgaria, nearly one million in the Kingdom of Greece, more than 900,000 in Serbia, more than one million in the two Principalities of the Danube, more than one million in Macedonia, hundreds of thousands in Albania, and BiH Hundreds of thousands of regions.


    No matter how hard the Principality of Montenegro works, their population limit determines their upper limit of development.


    Impossible to be a threat to Austria, then everyone can be good friends. For example, support the development of the Principality of Montenegro to the Albany region, support a nail, and prevent the Balkans from being unified.


    Holman-Styron shook his head and dispelled those thoughts. This is a question that politicians should consider. He has considered this as a weapon designer, and has already caught the world.


    ...


    The war soon began, and Holman-Stellen and his party watched in the telescope as the Montenegrin army launched an attack on the Ottoman positions.


    The fire was roaring and flesh flew.


    These Holman-Styrons didn''t bother to pay attention, he was observing the actual combat ability of the new rifle, and smiled from time to time.


    When the rifle is fired, the casualties of soldiers equipped with these new rifles are obviously much smaller because they can be loaded upside down.


    Although the combat lethality is slightly lower, the advantage of higher hit rates in close combat makes up for this shortcoming.


    As long as you hit the enemy within effective range, you can achieve effective killing. This is not a sniper rifle. The chance of hitting the enemy from a long distance is too small, and the lethality is not important.


    The first round of testing was considered a success, and Holman-Stellen was relieved. As long as the standards were met in the subsequent maintenance, even if the requirements were initially met.


    Compared to Holman-Stellen''s satisfaction, Lasridge next to him frowned. With more contacts with the Austrian Weapons Test Mission, he also inevitably learned some professional knowledge.


    "Mr. Holman, is the ammunition consumption of this rifle too large? Have you noticed that its high hit rate is actually based on the ammunition consumption."


    Holman-Stellen involuntarily asked, "Is the ammunition consumption high?"


    Russridge replied affirmatively: "Of course, the ordinary rifle usually fires two or three rounds per minute, and this rifle can shoot ten or so rounds per minute.


    In other words, the ammunition consumption has increased several times, but the hit rate has only increased slightly. Of course, our casualties have decreased a bit.


    Such a gun is too expensive to use, anyway, we can''t afford it. I am afraid its manufacturing cost will not be low. "


    Holman-Styron nodded, and recorded all of this in his notebook. The ammunition consumption is too large and it is very deadly in the war, which means that the logistics supply is more difficult.


    For the Principality of Montenegro, such rifle rifles are too expensive, and they cannot afford to support them, whether they are financial or industrial, and they are not equipped.


    However, it is not necessary for Austria. The consumption of ammunition of this strength has not exceeded the limit.


    The birth of the rifle also meant that the cost of war had increased, and the power gap between the industrially powerful and the weak countries had been widened again.


    Without strong industrial power, it will simply not be able to support the consumption of terrorist ammunition in future wars.


    If the warring parties replaced the rifle in this war, the Russians would not be able to sustain it.


    Putting it all together, Russia and Austria are not really rivals of Britain and France. It is still able to bear, in addition to preparing in advance, there is also the ammunition consumption of the rifle is not so large.


    "Mr. Russridge, I can see that you are very experienced in weapon testing and have no interest in joining our team. The salary will definitely satisfy you." Holman-Stellen invited


    Testing weapons on the battlefield is a high-risk job. In this job, I don''t know when, I will be hit by a stray bullet that doesn''t know where to come from.


    High risk is naturally accompanied by high income, at least several times higher than the salary of the head of the Principality of Montenegro, Ras Ridge.


    No, it could be dozens of times. Due to financial difficulties, the officers and men of the Principality of Montenegro are treated very low, and most of the time they are not leading the army.


    This is not coercion, but the voluntary abandonment of the army. Unless the family really can''t make it through, they usually give up their salary.


    Lasridge refused with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Holman. But I don''t think so, it''s not a question of money.


    There are many things in this world that are more important than money. Now that my country is fighting the Ottomans in blood, hundreds of years of shame require us to wash with blood.


    For me, to defeat the Ottoman Empire is the goal of my life. If this goal is achieved, I will reconsider life. "


    Holman-Stellen bowed and said, "Mr. Rasridge, please forgive me for taking the liberty. You are a real soldier and you should not be insulted by money."


    At this moment, Holman-Stellen really recognized Russ Ridge, or the Montenegro.


    Maybe they are not strong enough, but their spirit of unwavering faith for the sake of their nation and the Ottoman Empire has been worthy of everyone''s respect.


    After the vignette, Holman-Stellen and his party changed their views on them. There is no longer the pride of the past, and the relationship between the two sides is much better.


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 Chapter 197： Soldiers and horses are not moving, propaganda first

    Winter Palace in St. Petersburg


    The contract for arms trade between Russia and Austria has already appeared on the desk of Nicholas I, and the loan was blocked together, and the Austrian government proposed to issue documents of debt securities.


    Regarding the purchase of the weapons production line, Nicholas I did not have an opinion and directly gave instructions on the documents.


    The gap between the Russian Empire ¡¯s military industry and European countries is huge and cannot be bridged in the short term. Buying production lines is the only option to bridge the gap in the short term.


    Nicholas I asked: "What do you think of Austria''s proposal to issue bonds?"


    The Minister of Finance, Astanley Rhodes, said: "Your Majesty, this is very troublesome. We have not issued bonds, but the previous bonds have all been cold in the capital market.


    In order to sell bonds now, in addition to the Austrians'' proposal to use collateral, they must also have high enough interest to be able to obtain capital relatives.


    This will greatly increase our financial costs. Previously, we only received a 0.2% monthly interest rate on loans from Austria. If we issue bonds, we will probably increase it significantly.


    The military expenditure of this war far exceeds our expectation. If we increase the financial cost, our financial pressure will be very great in the future. "


    The Tsarist government did not consider in advance that the British and French would send troops directly. All the combat plans were singled out against the Ottoman Empire.


    According to the original plan, they have the sea power in the Black Sea, the Russian army can get supplies at sea, the logistical pressure is greatly reduced, and the military forces that the Russian army can invest in the Balkan Peninsula have greatly increased.


    In theory, the Russian army with sufficient advantages could defeat the Ottoman Empire in 1852, end the war in the Balkans in 1853, and then set off in two ways to attack the Asia Minor.


    As a result, the plan could not keep up with the rapid changes, and the British and French participation in the war disrupted their deployment. From the beginning, the war lost control, and military expenditures increased significantly.


    Nicholas I continued to ask, "Is it possible to continue to get low-interest loans from the Austrian government?"


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell replied: "Your Majesty, if there is no problem with small loans, it is impossible to obtain a loan of 200 million rubles at one time.


    Although Austria did not directly refuse our loan, they clearly stated that the amount of funds was too large to exceed their affordability.


    After our analysis, the Austrian government has the ability to raise huge sums of money, but this will affect their domestic development. Unless we pay a large price, it is impossible. "


    200 million rubles is an astronomical figure, which is equivalent to one year of fiscal revenue of the Russian Empire. Under normal circumstances, the Austrian government does not have this financial capacity.


    But the situation is different now. Russians do not need to take real money for loans. All loans are used in Austria. The money has not left Austria.


    The money didn''t flow into the market at once, but lay on the bank account of Austria first, and slowly flowed into the market through purchasing materials.


    Due to taxation, a large part of the funds back into the hands of the Austrian government, in fact, much less money needs to be paid.


    For example, if you purchase one million goods, the first round of transaction tax, value added tax, corporate tax, customs duties, etc. will add up to two or three hundred thousand. The second round of raw material suppliers will have to pay the payment transaction. Taxes, value-added taxes, and corporate taxes are estimated to add up to tens of thousands.


    Because this business has also driven the development of transportation and the surrounding catering industry, it will also generate taxes. The capitalists make profits, and after the workers get their wages, they have to consume, and consumption drives the development of other industries. These are taxes.


    This is just the simplest commodity circulation. In fact, in the industrial circulation system, it is more responsible than this. Few companies buy raw materials directly, and they can be sold as industrial products.


    Most industries are in three or more rounds, in which funds are returned to the government''s finances through taxation. In fact, the loan Austrian government needs to pay only half of it or even less.


    Without these advantages, the British and French powers would not be eager to lend usury by relying only on a few points of interest.


    Furthermore, loans are used to speed up the circulation of goods between the two countries and gradually penetrate into various industries in a country, especially the financial industry.


    Nicholas I thought for a while and said, "Because of interest? We can pay according to internationally accepted standards, even if it is a little higher, it does not have a high bond interest anyway."


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell replied: "Your Majesty, I am afraid it is not a question of interest. The Austrians did not ask for an increase in interest, it should be financial difficulties.


    The Austrian government attaches great importance to the domestic economic development and will not interrupt the domestic economic development for a little interest. Unless we make a significant political concession, they will not take out this money. "


    Nicholas I nodded. The nations are very realistic. Even allies can''t sacrifice their own interests to help.


    If it is only for a few points of interest, the domestic economic development will be sacrificed, and everyone knows how to choose.


    "Austria''s loans cannot be abandoned, and how much can be won. The Ministry of Finance has developed a plan for issuing bonds, not only Austria, but also European countries.


    I don''t know when this war will end. Now the government wants to raise funds as much as possible, and a higher interest rate is acceptable. "


    Nicholas I was a wise man and did not continue to increase domestic war taxes.


    Historically, the Russians were boycotted by major European powers and were unable to raise funds from the international capital markets before being forced to search the country.


    The consequences of the tax increase were also very serious. After the defeat of the Crimean War, the basis of the Tsarist government''s rule was shaken.


    After the war, Nicholas I, who was in good health, died suddenly. Most historians believe that he committed suicide by taking poison, and used his death to bear the responsibility for the failure of the war, to explain to the outside world, and to stabilize the rule of the Tsarist government.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of Finance replied


    ...


    How did Nicholas I die specifically? Franz couldn''t figure out, anyway, his death completely deteriorated the relations between Russia and Austria.


    In terms of personal feelings and national interests, Franz hoped that Nicholas I would live a hundred years.


    Nicholas I was a good character and a good ally. The Tsarist government he led was credible.


    And the longer he lived, the later the tsarist government''s serfdom reform became, the more difficult the reform became.


    Allies without threats are good allies. After recalling historical data, Franz has to be lucky to catch up with the good times.


    If no accidents happen, future generations of Russian tsars will be more at ease, which means that Austria''s back will be safe for decades to come.


    The Russians are preparing to issue bonds, and Franz is preparing to issue bonds. The money is always not too much. Especially during wartime, it is necessary to store more ammunition.


    Unlike the Russians who attracted capital purchases with high interest rates, Franz was prepared to take advantage of the national patriotism.


    In order to support the Prussians to recover the two duchyes in the north, everyone can donate tens of millions of dongs. Now, for the unification of the German region, everyone will be more active.


    "Unified bond", Franz did not add the word German in front, mainly to take care of other nationalities in the country. If possible, he wouldn''t mind adding-the Holy Roman Empire.


    The bond is still confidential and will be issued at the same time as the unification war is launched. Since it is for national unification, it is too vulgar to talk about interests.


    The "uniform bond" has an annual interest rate of only 1%, which can be said to be better than nothing. Even with such low interest rates, Franz is still confident in the sale of bonds.


    Under his influence, the German ideas of Austria still dominated the mainstream, and everyone was still very interested in rebuilding the Holy Roman Empire.


    In order to form the basis of public opinion, the Austrian government in the years 1851 and 1852, smashed millions of shields in propaganda for two consecutive years.


    Not only Austria, but even all states in the German region are within the scope of propaganda.


    "Reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire" has become the hottest topic in the German region. Whether it is support or opposition, the concept is infused into everyone''s mind.


    University of Munich


    Here is a debate about the way forward in the German region.


    Ever since the predecessor King Ludwig I published a declaration that the royal family would work for German unification, it is legal to talk about German regional unification.


    A series of messy schemes, such as big German thought, small German thought, the division of North and South Germany, and the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire, which has just been proposed, can be brought up for discussion.


    Not only the Kingdom of Bavaria, but many German states can discuss these issues. The government must also show its support. This is the rights and interests of the people in the 1848 Revolution, and it is also politically correct.


    In simple terms, you can support any kind of German regional unification plan, but you cannot oppose German regional unification.


    Christian supporter, Christian ¡¯s passionate speaker: "The German region has been divided for too long, and the development models of different states are different. It is very difficult to integrate these regions immediately and build a great empire. easily.


    So why don''t we neutralize it? First rebuild the Holy Roman Empire, bringing everyone together within the framework of a unified great empire.


    For other issues, we can sit down and discuss slowly. One year is enough for two years, ten years is not enough for two decades, and after decades, the German region becomes a whole. "


    After the secret propaganda of the Austrian government, those who support the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire are very shielded, and even some small state rulers are supporters of this idea.


    The Holy Roman Empire is not terrible. This empire has never been truly unified. The major states below all do their part. The central government exists only in theory and has almost no binding force on states.


    If unification is really inevitable, such unification can protect their interests to the greatest extent.


    There is also a person who likes peace, it is easy to say that uniting the German region is actually not far away from war.


    Whether it is the big German or the small German, everyone must be convinced by the army in order to complete the great cause of reunification.


    Rebuilding Shen Luo is much simpler. Everyone has a meeting to vote, choose an emperor, and the German area is unified.


    How everyone''s interests are damaged in the country, each state and country have their own interests, but they have strengthened exchanges economically, and they are united when they are abroad.


    The German region was unified again, even if it was nominally unified. This great empire is the most powerful empire in the world.


    A young student objected: "Such reunification is too slow. European countries will not give us time to integrate the whole country. The emergence of a unified German empire will promptly be resisted by all countries.


    Even under the siege of various countries, only when the German region is completely unified and everyone becomes a whole can we defeat the enemy and complete the great revival of Germany. "


    As soon as the words came to an end, another objected: "Don''t forget the lesson of Napoleon. Any attempt by any country to confront Europe as a whole is to kill itself.


    The current international situation simply does not allow us to complete national reunification step by step. Once signs of unity appear in the German region, European countries are bound to intervene.


    The British, the French, the Russians, the Spaniards ... would not look at the German regional unification, and it would be unwise to fight against the European continent on their own.


    At this time, we have to learn to go step by step. First unify the small German region, and when the integration is complete and powerful, we will unify the entire German region. "


    Another objected: "Unify the little German regions? If so, we might as well divide the North and South German regions.


    It is also possible to avoid the joint strike of the powers, and to finally unify the nation''s accumulated strength, why should we go and see the face of the Prussian outbreak households? "


    "No, this is splitting the country, not uniting the country. Whether it is the establishment of the Little Germany or the division of North and South Germany, the end result is to destroy the empire.


    Is Germany divided into two, or is it ours? Rebuilding the Shinra and establishing a nominally unified empire is the key to our step by step. "


    ...


    Undoubtedly, these messy ideas spread, and Franz did a great job. Many of the thoughts in it were made by him.


    If you want to achieve the purpose of propaganda, you must not directly say: Austria wants to unify the German region, and everyone should unite under the banner of the Habsburg dynasty.


    If this is publicized, it is estimated that it has been suppressed by governments all over the world.


    Now throwing all the messy unified plans out of this way has weakened the figure of Austria, and everyone will think that it is spontaneous by the people.


    In the eyes of most people, the idea of ??Greater Germany, the theory of the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire, may be supported by the Austrian government, which may also mean the German state.


    The rest of the German thought and the theory of the division of North and South Germany were obviously developed by the Prussians. These two ideas are the most widely spread in Prussia.


    True or false, what is the true political opinion of the Austrian government? Franz would say that what kind of political claims are in Austria''s interests and what the Austrian government''s political claims are.


    In the face of interests, national strategies and political ideas can be changed. The reason it hasn''t changed is that the benefits are not big enough.


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 Chapter 198： A wrong war

    Balkan Peninsula


    The Russians have been shed with the blood of the coalition. It is worth mentioning that the Ottoman army, which has the largest number, has become a supporting role in this war. The main force of the coalition has become Britain and France.


    In Sliven, the two sides fell into a stalemate. The French blocked the advance of the Russians, and now every step forward will be filled with human lives.


    Because the Ottomans were weak, they were stopped by the Russian army with a small amount of force. Now it is 160,000 French troops against 280,000 Russians. It is very difficult for the French to block the Russians. There is no counterattack.


    The head of the French army, Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier, had a headache. In the previous battle, he used 10,000 French troops to fight off 20,000 Russians.


    Unfortunately, the allies did not give up. The Russian army just separated a partial division and added tens of thousands of Bulgarian guerrillas. It was under the pressure of more than 400,000 Ottoman troops and was able to gain the upper hand. In the face of such teammates, everyone will have a headache.


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier acknowledged that the Ottoman army''s incompetence was mainly caused by the tradition of emptying its feet. Every time the actual number of people on the battlefield was two or three levels lower.


    Even if it was discounted, the 300,000-odd Ottoman army always had it, and it was almost twice as powerful, and it was drunk to be beaten by others.


    The plan couldn''t keep up with the rapid changes, overestimating the strength of the allies, and the war became a war of attrition. Even if you fight this way, you won the battle, but you lost both.


    "His Commander, Frontline News!" Said Shen Sheng, a young military officer.


    "Read!" Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier said quietly


    "Yes!" Replied the young officer.


    "In the early morning of September 14, 1852, the Seventh Infantry Division encountered an encounter with the 16th Division of the enemy in the eastern area of ??Sliven. After a day of **** fighting, our army defeated the enemy.


    This battle killed 1328 enemy forces, captured 16 enemy forces, wounded several enemy forces, and seized 8 war horses, 628 rifles, 28 pistols, and ammunition.


    Of course, our army also paid a bitter price. The 7th Infantry Division suffered 1,236 casualties, of which 784 were killed, 652 were injured, and 196 were missing. Major General Ole Hatton was concentrated by stray bullets, and his life and death are unknown. "


    Is this also a victory? Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier was very skeptical that his officers had forgotten the concept of victory.


    He also mixed up from the bottom, and this little trick has long been tired. Defeated the enemy? It was clear that the fighting was at night, and they all dispersed.


    If you win, can you still lose nearly two hundred people? If the French army had so many idiots, this war would not have to be fought. Well, these people have now entered the Russian prisoner of war camp.


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier frowned and ordered: "Send someone to ask if the stupid Ore Hatton is dead. If it is alive, give me the fastest speed to come here. Report. If you die, let the chief of staff come over. "


    "Yes!" The young officer replied immediately


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier did not believe this report. The casualties of the 7th Infantry Division should be real. No one dare to fake these things.


    But the glorious results are mostly nonsense. If they win, the captives will not be so small. The Russian army is not the master of death, and the French army will not kill the captives at this time.


    The outcome of this encounter is that Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier doesn''t care. The battlefield is constantly changing, and occasionally a small loss is acceptable.


    The French Expeditionary Force also has a gap in combat effectiveness. The powerful combatants can smash all Russian troops, and the weakest combatants are also not Russian elite opponents.


    The combat effectiveness of the 7th Infantry Division is only moderate in the French army. If it encounters the main force of the Russian army, it is not surprising that it will lose a little.


    After a moment of contemplation, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier ordered: "Order the troops, mainly defense, and try not to have a decisive battle with Russia.


    We just drag them in the Sliven area and wait for a breakthrough in the Sofia battlefield before decisive battle with the Russians. "


    The Ottoman army was ineffective and the Sliven area could not make a breakthrough. Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier has abandoned plans to battle the Russians here.


    This is not France. It is not necessary to work hard for the Ottomans. According to Emmabouille Jean-Jacques Perlisier, the priority now is to preserve strength.


    They held back the main force of the Russians and had fulfilled the obligations of their allies. Now it is the Ottoman army that has not completed the cooperative task, making the combat plan impossible to implement, and it is not their responsibility.


    After the British have won in Sofia, they will join forces to annihilate the Russians in front of them. Anyway, there are only more than 70,000 Russian troops, 50,000 British troops plus 20,000 Sardinian troops, and 30,000 Ottoman troops have absolute advantages.


    Otherwise, now they are desperately fighting with the Russians, and even if they win the war, this French expeditionary force will not have much left.


    ...


    Russian General Command


    Commander Menshkov didn''t know that he had managed to escape. If the French fought desperately at this time, there is still a good chance of winning.


    The fighting force of the Ottoman army is not good. It is not possible to face the decisive battle. If it is a downwind, it may not be.


    As long as the French army was willing to die, Ken top rushed forward and beat down the Russian arrogance. The Ottoman army followed the battle, and the combat effectiveness came out.


    "Order the troops and give me an attack at all costs. We must tear open the enemy''s defense line as soon as possible. Don''t worry about casualties. In the Principality of Wallachia, we have 50,000 supplementary soldiers, and in Ukraine we need 300,000 reinforcements.


    As long as we win, the Russian Empire has been waiting for this victory for almost two hundred years, and the nine generations have fought for it.


    Constantinople is now less than three hundred kilometers away from us. Rip the enemy''s defenses and no one can stop us. "


    Menshkov said passionately, as if it was not the headquarters, but the podium, he was doing an exciting speech.


    How much are Russians willing to pay for Constantinople? No one knows this question, but ask a different question.


    Is it worth paying millions of casualties to Constantinople? The answer from the Russians is: it''s worth it!


    From the first Russian-Turkish war to the present, the Russians have paid more than a million casualties for this fortress city. Have they shaken?


    Menshekov knew the Tsarist government''s determination that victory must be achieved.


    The small goal of this Russian-Turkish war is to capture Constantinople and lock the Bosporus. The highest goal is to occupy the land along the two straits and turn the Marmara and Aegean Seas into Russia''s inland seas.


    Casualties were not considered by the Tsarist government from the beginning. As long as the victory in the war is won, tens of thousands of casualties and hundreds of thousands of casualties are paid, in the opinion of the Tsar government, this gap is just a figure.


    Lieutenant General Boulder questioned: "Hi Commander, now we have done our best. If we increase the intensity of the offensive, we will probably leave the enemy a chance.


    Everyone knows the combat effectiveness of the French. We can only rely on the strength of the military except for a small number of elite troops to compete with them.


    In the area around Sliven, on this front of more than 100 kilometers, we do not have an absolute military advantage. In many places, the enemy has a military advantage.


    Now we have the upper hand, it is the Ottomans who are weak. If you blindly attack the French position, you will consume a lot of strength.


    If we are not prepared for the sudden attack by the French, we will probably suffer a little. By then, these Ottoman troops with low combat effectiveness will likely give us a fatal blow. "


    Menshkov shook his head and said, "General Bourd, you have been thinking too much. The French are indeed very powerful, but they have too few troops.


    Now attacking the French army is trying to consume them. The French are not gods, they will collapse as the casualties increase.


    I said that they would cause 3,000 casualties to them every day. Within a month, the French would collapse.


    With hundreds of thousands of casualties, winning this battle is really worth it.


    If we don''t kill the French elite troops and instead bully the Ottoman rabbits, even if we kill all these hundreds of thousands of rabbits, this war will continue. "


    Arms can''t beat the thighs, the coach asked to attack, then naturally only hit. Anyway, all the dead animals were gray animals, and they didn''t need their officers to charge.


    ...


    Sofia on the battlefield


    Montes didn''t know that the French allies had given him the burden of winning the victory, and now he was counting on Sliven to make a breakthrough on the battlefield, and he was so painful to hit the water dog.


    As for commanding the army, defeating the Russian army in front of it, and then going to the Russians'' back road to win this battle.


    Such a difficult thing, let the allies go! According to Montes, the fighting force in his hand is 50,000 British troops, plus a maximum of 20,000 Sardinian troops, and the Ottomans can''t count on it.


    The Russian army on the other side also had more than 70,000, and there was also a Bulgarian guerrilla. The combat effectiveness of the guerrillas is not worth mentioning. It is estimated that they are half as good as the Ottomans, and the two just offset each other.


    With 70,000 to 70,000, even if you win, you have to lose a lot.


    Montes only came to depend on the battle, not to ask for trouble. Domestic bureaucrats don''t care. Their contribution on the battlefield depends only on the results of the battle.


    In simple terms, how many enemies are killed and how much they pay. In front of the French, they were in deep siege, and they could play an exchange ratio of 1: 1.3. They are now 100,000 to 70,000, and they must play even more beautifully.


    The guerrillas are not considered by the London bureaucrats and cannot be included in the record. They only recognize the regular army.


    Before playing against the Russians, Montes was confident. After the fight, this confidence is gone. In terms of overall combat effectiveness, the British army did have an advantage, but this advantage was not obvious.


    At least 50,000 British troops will not win 70,000 Russian troops. If the Russian troops on the opposite side have not changed their dress, then relying on their firepower advantage, it is not impossible.


    The range of the rifle used by the Russian army before replacement was only 200 yards, and the range of the British rifle was more than 1,000 yards. At the rate of fire, the British rifle was also at least 30% faster, and the advantage on the artillery was greater.


    (Note: 1 yard is equal to 0.91 meters)


    Historically, the Russians suffered a big loss in equipment during the Crimean War, and were abused by the British and French forces.


    It''s different now, and the changed Russian army has caught up with the firepower. It was these forces that fought the British in the early stage, which directly led Montes to overestimate the strength of the Russians.


    Based on this judgment, Montes made a limited attack and decided to consume the Russians first. In simple terms, it is commanding the Ottoman army to serve as cannon fodder, rushing ahead to fight the Russian army, and the British to be the oversight team.


    On the face of it, there was no problem. In fact, he ignored that such fighting was actually training the Russians.


    An army won a battle and became a veteran; after winning three or five battles, it became elite. This is how the elite divisions of this era are played.


    Consecutive victories not only increase combat experience, but also confidence and morale.


    The Ottoman army, which was smashing ahead, was sending experience to the Russians to help them complete the upgrade.


    Fortunately, the Russian commander, Fitzroy Somerset, did not notice this. Otherwise, he transferred all the Russian troops to rotate several times, and the Russians would have to add an elite division.


    Then the British will not have to fight in the future. Although their training is more stringent than that of the Russians, elite troops cannot be established by training, but also undergo the baptism of blood and fire.


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 Chapter 199： pass the buck

    Vienna


    Austrian General Staff, Marshal Radsky is convening a group of officers to analyze the actual case, the target is the Balkan battle.


    Based on the information you have in your hands, everyone analyzes the gains and losses of the warring parties and draws lessons from them.


    The mystery of the authorities was clear to the onlookers.


    As a bystander, the Austrian General Staff, a group of guys who talked on paper, made useless of the attacking sides.


    Russians: Mistakes in strategic decisions, did not choose to break through the weak Ottoman army, but died with the French. Evaluation: The commander''s military literacy is inadequate and he does not know what to do.


    Coalition: The power of command is ambiguous, the internal fighting is endless, and the hindpowers of each other are pulled back. Evaluation: The inevitable result of multinational cooperation cannot be solved by manpower.


    Common points: serious bureaucracy, chaotic command, and junk logistics.


    Evaluation of the overall combat effectiveness of the army:


    French: 9.4


    British: 9.6


    Russian: 7.8


    Principality of Montenegro: 10.5


    Ottoman: 5


    Sardinians: 5


    Looking at the evaluation report, Franz''s expression was very interesting. It is estimated that few people can accept the British Army''s combat effectiveness over France.


    Even more amazing the combat effectiveness of the Montenegrin army is really outstanding, and is still above the major powers.


    The rest are relatively normal. The Ottoman army and the Sardinian army are both slags with a combat effectiveness of only 5. This statement is widely recognized by the Austrian military.


    The Greeks have not participated in the war and cannot make an accurate assessment. The Bulgarian guerrillas were not regular troops and were ignored by the staff.


    Seems to be aware of Franz''s doubts, Marshal Radsky explained: "His Majesty, the fighting will of the Montenegrin army is the strongest in each country. Every Montenegrin has received military training since childhood, and his training is not worse than that of the military of other countries. . Coupled with the weapons and equipment we provide, their combat effectiveness is very amazing. "


    If people are not afraid of death, the combat effectiveness will not be too bad. If coupled with the well-trained soldiers and advanced weapons and equipment, it is not surprising that the combat effectiveness is explosive.


    However, this kind of explosion is also divided into places. Now the Montenegrins are vengeful, fighting for themselves, and their morale is high.


    If the time and place were changed, this Montenegrin army would not necessarily have this combat effectiveness.


    Similarly, if the British and French armies fight on their own soil and resist foreign invasions, their combat effectiveness may also explode.


    Now they are fighting for the Ottomans on the Balkans. Aside from factors such as possible geographical conditions and dissatisfaction with soil and water, morale alone cannot reach its peak, and a very strong combat force can reach eight or nine points, even if it is well-trained.


    This comprehensive assessment is subject to change in Franz''s opinion.


    The combat effectiveness of any army is not constant. Only under the most suitable environment can the maximum combat effectiveness be exerted.


    Franz asked in confusion: "Honest Marshal, the combat effectiveness of the Montenegrin army is strong, I can accept it.


    But how did this conclusion come to the British army''s combat effectiveness over the French army?


    Analyzing from the record, the French are clearly above the British, and the lobster soldiers have almost no record of shooting. "


    Marshal Radsky explained: "His Majesty, the British Army has always been small, but their training is not worse than any other country.


    Of course, this factor can only prove that the British army is well trained, and it cannot be said that the British army is stronger than the French army.


    The root cause was that Napoleon III was pursuing dissidents and used the opportunity of war to replace some high-ranking officers.


    Such personnel movements will inevitably affect morale in the short term. It will also take time for new officers to take office, and the combat effectiveness of the French army will be reduced in the short term.


    On the Balkans, the morale of this French expeditionary force was not high, and its combat effectiveness was also reduced.


    Based on these factors, the General Staff believes that their fighting power is now inferior to that of the British.


    This is not absolute. If these French generals have stronger command capabilities, this gap can also be bridged. After all, the commanders of the British army are a rookie. "


    Franz nodded, this assessment of combat effectiveness can only be used as a reference. If you take it seriously, prepare to be slain. The battlefield is ever-changing, and there has always been a saying in the military¡ªweakness over strength.


    Franz laughed: "In this case, the two sides of the battle are still evenly matched, and we can''t tell the difference in a short time.


    If the Greeks suddenly broke out and attacked the logistics of the coalition forces, if the coalition forces caught off guard, the Russians would have a better chance of winning? "


    Foreign Minister Metternich began to explain: "His Majesty, I am afraid the Greeks cannot count on them.


    Although they chose to ally with the Russians for their benefit, the Greek government did not want to be against Britain and France.


    They want to be like us, just to fight the Ottoman Empire, and to remain neutral in the battle between Britain and France and the Russians.


    In this battle, the Greeks were afraid that they would not have the courage to attack the British and French logistics lines. Even if they participated in the war, they would only start on the surrounding land, which would not help the overall situation. "


    In addition to lamenting a pig teammate, Franz was powerless.


    Austria did not send troops and the British-French PK. That was a limited number of troops on the Balkans that could support the battle, and the bear soldiers were full. With the increase in the number of troops, logistics is over.


    There is also post-war benefit distribution. Now Austria''s main contribution is logistics. After the war, the interests were distributed in accordance with the prior agreement. The Russians exerted their best efforts, and it was reasonable to get the largest share of benefits.


    If Austria played the main role, the Russians would not be able to swallow up all the benefits they wanted, which would not be acceptable to the Tsarist government.


    In addition to these special circumstances, there is also a crucial condition that Austria has the strength to be neutral, even if Britain and France are no matter how uncomfortable they are, they cannot be Austria.


    Changing to a Greek is different. The British don''t mind teaching this disobedient little brother. Once a small country stands in the team, there is no room for manoeuvre. Don''t expect Britain and France to listen to their explanations.


    The correct way for the Greeks is to either do nothing or do nothing. At both ends of the snake, no matter what the final result, they will not have good fruit to eat.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz said: "Let''s wait a moment now. The railway from Vienna to Salzburg has begun laying tracks and will be open to traffic by the end of the year.


    The railway link between Munich and Salzburg has also completed subgrade construction. Technically speaking, most of this section of railway can be laid with temporary tracks.


    Even if the enemy''s dead net is broken and the Danube and Rhine rivers are blocked, logistical problems can be solved. "


    Franz is not worried about the military strength of the South German state. No matter how hard these state governments work, they can''t stand up to many leading parties.


    The topic of reunification has been heated up. In this era, we still don''t know a word-kidnapping by public opinion. In fact, most of the middle and lower class people in these small states are affected by public opinion.


    When the Austrian army came over, this concept would disintegrate the army''s will to fight. Those who surrender can rightfully say: We are not surrendering, we are doing our part for the unification of the country.


    The only risk is logistics. The Bavarian government chose to break the net and directly block the Danube and Rhine rivers. The Austrian army can only rely on land transportation for logistics supplies, which is a headache.


    It is too late to wait for the opening of the domestic railway in Bavaria, but it doesn''t matter. You can also work around and lay temporary tracks on the completed roadbed.


    Due to the terrain, such short-distance railways may only have tens of kilometers, dozens of kilometers, or even a few kilometers, and cannot be connected. But Franz couldn''t care less. Some were better than none.


    It is much more troublesome to transport goods halfway, and it is faster than carrying the shoulders by human hands. Every minute on the battlefield is precious, and the transport mode of the Principality of Montenegro can be emulated by Austria.


    ...


    Balkan Peninsula


    The war has entered a deadlock phase. The Russians cannot defeat the coalition forces, and the coalition forces cannot help the Russians.


    What is embarrassing for the two warring parties is that the two outstanding troops on the battlefield are actually the Bulgarian guerrillas and the Montenegro army.


    On October 1, 1852, the Montenegrin army defeated more and defeated the Skutai fortress guarded by the Ottoman heavy soldiers, and the portal of Albania opened.


    In the following month, the Montenegrin army swept again and again, and half of Albania fell into their hands. Fortunately, fighting in these places is not the core issue and cannot affect the overall situation.


    The performance of the Bulgarian guerrillas is also very impressive. In the Sliven area, they oppressed the Ottoman army and from time to time they went deep into the rear to engage in things, which brought very great trouble to the logistics of the coalition forces.


    In the Sofia region, the Bulgarian guerrillas smashed the Sardinian army''s front line and penetrated the rear of the coalition.


    If it wasn''t for the British''s quick response this time, they quickly mobilized heavy forces to counterattack and defeated them, and the coalition forces in Sofia would be dumped.


    If the regular army is broken up, it will become a collapse. However, they were guerrillas. After they were defeated, they naturally swam up, causing the joint commander Montes to collapse.


    There was no way, the Ottomans did not give it a hand, and said that the local warfare was good, but instead they fell into the ocean of the people''s war.


    After the Bulgarian guerrillas broke up, they went deeper into the Bulgarian region, using the support of the local people, and giving them a break from time to time.


    By now, the coalition''s logistics transportation, Montes, did not dare to **** with the Ottomans. If there were not more than two thousand British escorts, it would be to feed the enemy.


    Not long ago, five thousand Ottoman troops escorted strategic supplies and were robbed directly by the guerrillas in the middle. If it were not for Sofia''s abundant reserves, the coalition forces would be hungry.


    Even if heavy soldiers were escorted, each time one hundred and eight British soldiers fell on the battlefield behind each successful delivery.


    Of course, the enemy was more dead, but the British soldiers and guerrillas were replaced, and in Montes''s view, they felt a loss.


    Montes said indignantly, "Let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notify the Sudanese government and allow them to besiege the guerrillas as soon as possible. They must not be allowed to affect our logistics."


    It is not that he does not want to send soldiers to siege the guerrillas. The Russians who are on the front line are still watching. As long as he dares to send out the main force of the British army, the Russians will immediately jump up.


    But the guerrillas can''t just let it go, letting them go like this, the logistics of the coalition forces will sooner or later collapse.


    Supplies that could have arrived in a week are now at least ten days away. Every time people are transporting goods and materials, casualties and losses are increasing.


    Then the heavy task of guerrilla guerrillas can only be given to the Ottoman government. They are the snakes of the earth, and this job is just right.


    Unfortunately, this is only theoretical, and the reality is very cruel.


    Major General Ablon said disdainfully, "His Commander, I''m afraid the Ottomans can''t count on it.


    In order to besiege this guerrilla group, the Ottomans have already invested 50,000 troops. About half of them are now left.


    These gangs of rice barrels are not materials for warfare at all. They are scared to pee when they hear the gunshots. It is crazy to rely on them to besiege the guerrillas. "


    This is an exaggerated statement, and the Ottoman army is not so wasteful. The combat effectiveness of these armies is so low, the root cause is that the main forces of the Ottoman Empire were put on the battlefield.


    400,000 troops were invested in the Caucasus before and after, and more than 100,000 troops were lost in the Balkans. There are still more than 400,000 Ottoman troops fighting on the battlefield.


    Do they have an army there? Now that the war has progressed, the Ottoman Empire has reached its full strength, which is already the largest force that the Sudanese government can mobilize.


    Now, in order to besiege the guerrillas, they have temporarily put together another 50,000 troops, saying that this is because the army is completely looking at them.


    Most of the people in this area were arrested heroes, and the army had no morale. If you learn to shoot a gun, you can complete the training and be sent directly to the battlefield.


    Weapons and equipment are also old antiques that were eliminated from the front. Many weapons are older than the soldiers.


    The firepower of this regular army is at the same level as the guerrillas, and it is not even comparable to some guerrillas.


    Montes said angrily, "Waste! How did the British Empire find such an ally? It was simply a shame.


    Urge the French, let them fight the Russians as soon as possible. What are these arduous desires to do, do they still want to stay in the Balkans for Christmas? "


    ...


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 Chapter 200： Break new ground

    Constantinople


    Abdul Mejd I was so terribly grim. This Balkan Conference may be an episode for Britain and France, but deadly for the Sudanese government.


    For this war, the Ottoman Empire has done its best. No doubt, they have only a little strength.


    Millions of troops were mobilized back and forth. Regardless of the combat effectiveness, all the families of the Ottoman Empire came in.


    As a result, the situation on the battlefield disappointed Abdul Mejd I. Originally, the coalition side should have a slight advantage. Unfortunately, this advantage disappeared after the British and French command power struggle.


    Eliminate the conflict between Britain and France? Stop dreaming. The two world wars in history are related to life and death. Both Britain and France can pull back on each other. Now they still count on their sincere cooperation?


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the London and Paris governments and told them that if they continue to preserve their strength on the battlefield, we will lose this war."


    "Yes, Your Majesty," replied Minister of Foreign Affairs Hood.


    Don''t look at the fierce fighting now. In fact, there are not many casualties in Britain and France. The main battle deaths on the battlefield are Ottoman troops.


    Since the British used guns to hang on the Ottomans'' necks, forcing them to consume Russian power on the battlefield, the French naturally did not mind learning the same.


    In Sliven, the Russians caught the French mammoth at first. In order to preserve their strength, the French naturally used the Ottoman army as cannon fodder.


    Anyway, it ¡¯s the Ottomans asking for help from Britain and France. Even if they do too much, the Sudanese government can only endure.


    Now that the fighting has been carried out, Britain and France have reduced their staffing by less than 15 percent, including non-combat reductions, and the Ottoman army has reduced its staff by more than 25 percent.


    Under normal circumstances, with such a large number of casualties, the Ottoman army should have collapsed, but the supervising team is different.


    To a certain extent, it is also of positive significance for Britain and France to hold the gun racks around their necks, forcing them to go to the battlefield, at least causing a lot of casualties to the Russians.


    The Minister of War, Mudra, suggested: "Her Majesty, let Britain and France increase their troops. According to the current situation, they cannot cooperate well. The only way to win this war is to rely on absolute strength.


    Now that the battle has progressed, we are already at a disadvantage. Even if the British and French troops are desperate, it is only the end of both losses. "


    Abdul Mejd I sighed and said with a bitter smile: "It''s not that simple. This battle is not so important to Britain and France. Even if you lose, it won''t hurt you.


    Perhaps from the perspective of Britain and France, the cost of war will be lower if the battlefield is placed on the coast or if a battle for the defense of Constantinople is conducted.


    Even because of the extension of the front, the logistical pressure of the Russians has greatly increased, and the number of troops that can be invested in the front will inevitably decrease, and the chance of success of the coalition will increase. "


    Britain and France can do this, but the Ottoman Empire cannot. If the Russians were put to a decisive battle in the coastal areas, the essence of the Ottoman Empire would be reduced to a battlefield.


    In the end, even if they had won the war, their basis of **** on the Balkans was over. Not to mention regaining the lost ground, it is very difficult to maintain the current actual control range.


    The reality is so cruel, Britain and France are only to fight against Russian talents and join forces with them, and the life and death of the Ottoman Empire is beyond their consideration.


    It cost so much for this war, with no gain at all, or it would take half of the Balkan peninsula. Abdullah Megid I would be blamed if he did not have resentment.


    The contradiction between the Ottoman Empire and the Russians is too deep. Even if the Sudanese government wants to recognize them, the Russians still have to come and fight them. They can only follow the English and French lives.


    ...


    London


    The Balkan war stalemate and the British government got a headache. Don''t think that they have a lot of money, they can just stay out of their minds.


    For the benefit, ending the war as soon as possible and letting the British Empire devote energy to colonial expansion is the best choice.


    After more than half a year of hard work, the British promised army has finally arrived. The last batch of reinforcements has set off from the British Isles to the Balkan Peninsula.


    This support force was strongly requested by Lieutenant General Montes of the front line. He no longer believed that the Ottomans could destroy the guerrillas, and he was not sure when the French would be able to defeat the Russians.


    The British Empire cannot lose face, nor can the Army''s face. For the sake of face, the status of the Army in the country, and future military expenditures, the bureaucrats of the British War Department have rarely been efficient.


    In theory, the arrival of the 30,000 British troops on the front line is likely to break the deadlock on the battlefield, but the British government still has no confidence.


    Since the anti-French war, the Russian Empire is the most powerful country on the European continent and the largest army in the world.


    The London government has no confidence in their own army. They do not think that the army can break the situation. Even the London government has not asked the army to initiate an attack.


    From the perspective of the British Cabinet, Britain is not an army power at first. As long as it is not shameful in the Balkan battlefield, the task of defeating the Russians is still up to the French and the Ottomans.


    Prime Minister John Russell asked: "The situation in the Balkans has reached an impasse. Unless the coalition forces increase their troops again, there will be no victory in a short time. What do you think?"


    Foreign Minister Palmerston proposed: "His Prime Minister, this happens, mainly because the Russians have been deliberately preparing for this war for more than two years, and the coalition forces rushed to fight.


    There is also the position of the Austrian government, which was beyond our expectations. The Vienna government actually dropped restrictions on Russians and provided them with logistical supplies.


    We have sent people to contact the Vienna government, and their attitude is very firm. Even before we listened to our conditions, it directly showed a neutral attitude.


    We asked them to refuse to provide the Russians with strategic supplies, and they rejected us on the pretext of free trade. "


    "Free trade" was proposed by the British. I didn''t expect to get revenge on myself so soon. But they couldn''t oppose it. This was the national policy of the British Empire.


    This year, there has been no restriction on the export of strategic materials by neutral countries, or at least no mandatory binding force, and Austria is now doing business with the Russians in a just and bright light.


    Palmerston once wanted to sweep the goods on the Austrian market and cut off the Russian supply. After thinking about it, he gave up, and domestic capitalists are not easy to mess with.


    If the London government buys Austrian goods instead of theirs, these people will be terrible if they get into trouble.


    As a political ally, Secretary of the Navy James Graham made a siege: "Mr. Palmerston is right, the reason for this situation is that we have misjudged Russia-Austria relations.


    However, things have already happened, and review errors are useless. The most important thing now is to defeat the Russians. Let the past go!


    The Russians are not without weaknesses. From the information we have, more than 80% of the Russian military''s combat supplies on the Balkans are provided by the Austrians, and the rest are the Russian reserves in advance.


    The strategic supplies of the Caucasus were basically provided by the Russians themselves.


    Most of these strategic materials are hoarded along the Ukrainian coast. If we can raid these areas, it will also be a heavy blow for the Russians. "


    Of course, it was a heavy blow, and the Russians prepared the results two years in advance. The Black Sea Fleet was originally intended to be used as a logistical supply for frontline troops.


    As a result, the plan could not keep up with the rapid changes. The British and French navies came in and the maritime traffic was cut off. They could only rely on ox carts and horse carriages to slowly transport them to the front.


    If the British raided these supplies, economic losses alone would make the Tsarist government cry.


    In view of the greed of the Russian bureaucrats, even if the British only fired a few shots, they dared to damage these supplies by seven or seven.


    Palmerston suggested: "Not only can we destroy these supplies, but we can actually open a second battlefield along the coast of Ukraine.


    The Russians put their main forces on the Balkans, and we can use this opportunity to end the old nest of the Black Sea Fleet.


    Without these obstructing flies, our people can land on the Black Sea coast at any time, and the Russians will have a headache.


    They can leave it elsewhere, but the Crimean Peninsula never dare to lose it.


    The military strength of the Russians is also not unlimited. After we open up new fronts, they cannot support each other for a long time. "


    The London government''s misjudgment of Russia-Austria relations was caused by the misjudgment made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Palmerston must find ways to make up for it.


    Opening up new fronts is the strategy that his think tank came up with. As long as the Russians are defeated, all the previous mistakes are not worth mentioning.


    Anyway, they have the advantage of the navy. They can fight as much as they want to fight along the Black Sea coast.


    The Russians had to balance three battlefields at the same time, which was obviously inadequate. Not to mention in the Caucasus, it is impossible to abandon the Balkans. The Russians have already paid too much, and there is only one door left from Constantinople.


    Even the Crimean Peninsula cannot be lost. If it is lost here, the British and French navies will block their door every day. It is impossible for the Russians to develop a navy in the Black Sea.


    Without the navy, continuing to attack Constantinople will leave political and religious significance. Even if it is overcome, it will be difficult to keep.


    The Minister of the Interior, Henry John Temple, questioned: "Mr. Palmerston, opening up the second front is theoretically very good, but don''t forget, we are also labor expeditions. The Russians consume more, and we consume more.


    Just like the current war in the Balkans, the military expenditure of the coalition was double that of the Russians. The Russians purchased materials directly from Austria, and our material transportation costs were a quarter higher than them.


    The Ottomans'' financial resources have dried up. All the expenses of the Sardinian army are borne by us, and the financial resources of the French government are not optimistic.


    If we open up the new front of the Crimean Peninsula, most of military expenditure will fall on us. If we do n¡¯t have this budget financially, how can we persuade Congress? "


    No one likes to suffer. Now if a new front is to be opened, the British must act as the master. This means a cost of millions of pounds and even tens of millions of pounds.


    Palmerston explained unhurriedly: "Mr. Henry, you worry more. If war breaks out on the Crimean Peninsula, we will actually take advantage even more.


    As long as we destroy the Russian hoarding of materials on the Black Sea coast, the Russians can only be transported from the rear if they want to supply.


    This cost can be much higher than purchasing from Austria. Due to the reaction ability of the Tsarist government, they suddenly encountered this situation, and they couldn''t adjust it in the short term.


    At this time, the more flustered and the easier it is to make mistakes, the Russians make the wrong decision, and our opportunity comes.


    Even if they did not make mistakes, the third-line operations also exceeded their national strength to withstand the limits. We are facing an enemy short of troops, money, and supplies, and it is not a big problem to win this war.


    As for the increase in military expenditure, compared with the cost of defeating the Russians, what is the price?


    After such a big defeat, the social contradictions forced by the Tsarist government will break out. Under the internal and external troubles, the possibility of the Russian Empire splitting is very high.


    At that time, it is entirely possible for us to slaughter the Russian Empire and completely eliminate this threat. "


    The Russians were the primary enemy of the British in this era. Defeating the Russians would not be enough to cause the British Parliament to agree to a major bleeding.


    If it is possible to completely defeat the Russians, then it will be different. No member of parliament can reject this temptation.


    Seeing no further opposition, John Russell said, "If there is no other opinion, then start voting now and agree with Mr. Palmerston''s proposal. Please raise your hand."


    Having said that, John Russell raised his hand first, and he could not resist the temptation to defeat the Russians. As long as he completed this task, he was one of the greatest prime ministers in British history.


    After a glance, John Russell continued: "Pass, I will submit a bill to Congress in the name of the Cabinet next week.


    Mr. Palmerston, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately communicated with the French to try to reach a consensus on this issue as soon as possible.


    It''s best to hurry before the Congress vote to avoid the emergence of moths. "


    No matter how good the strategy is, someone must implement it. The number of British troops is so small, all sent up are not enough for the Russians to fight, then the French can only be made to resist lightning.


    Since Napoleon III wanted to use this war to gain political prestige, how could it be possible without paying a price?


    John Niu is not an injustice. If the French do not contribute, they will not break out.


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 Chapter 201： Greek war

    Until the Battle of the Balkans, the triumphant balance began to tilt towards the Russians, and the Greeks who had been watching indifferently could not help it.


    The bears are not so good at talking. If they drag on, and the Russians won the war, they will be fine.


    Apparently, the Greek government made a strategic misjudgement that as long as the Russians won the battle, Britain and France would back down.


    This year''s bear brand is still very useful, recognized as the largest power in continental Europe and the world''s first army power.


    The Greeks are very confident in the Russians, and even if Britain and France join forces they are more optimistic about the Russians.


    As authorities, they do not know that they have reached this conclusion because they have been blinded by their interests.


    Deep in their hearts, they are very eager to expand their territories and restore their former great power status. So they want the Russians to win, and thus have the opportunity to expand their territories.


    As for the bear''s victory, the possible threat has been ignored by the Greeks. Interest blinded my eyes, who would consider so much?


    On November 12, 1852, Otto I issued a secret order. The Greek Army announced their retirement and changed their clothes. They appeared on the battlefield as civilian volunteers and launched attacks on Thessaly and Epirus.


    Don''t get me wrong, they just want to grab the land, and they don''t mean to help Russia win the war.


    At this time, the Greeks had not forgotten the threat of Britain and France, and apparently they totally did not recognize this military operation.


    It doesn''t matter what it says, but when it actually acted, the Greek government was not restrained at all, and the continuous shipment of strategic supplies to the front line was enough to explain the problem.


    The Greeks picked a good time. The strength of the Ottoman Empire was put on the battlefield, and the rest were police forces to maintain law and order.


    Although the fighting strength of the Greek army is not bad, but the 70,000 army has no problem to deal with a group of policemen.


    If, at this time, the Greeks ignored Regardless and fought all the way to Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire could not even deploy an army blocking them.


    The eyes of all Europe turned to Athens, and the key to the victory of the war was in the hands of the Greeks.


    There is nothing to say, but of course it is buying and intimidating. Representatives from Britain, France, Russia and Russia gathered in Athens, and each opened up conditions.


    Without the Austrian representative, it is not that Franz is not interested in wooing the Greeks, but that the Austrian government simply does not have to pay for it.


    In other words, buying Greece was too expensive, so expensive that the Austrian government could not afford it. Franz was not prepared to waste energy on it, and the Vienna government directly gave up the offer.


    Otto I hesitated, not knowing what to choose. Regardless of whether the Greek government accepts this military operation or not, everyone thinks they did it, and this layer of window paper was ripped.


    On the one hand, there are serious warnings from Britain and France, and on the other hand, Russian lures. It may seem easy to choose, but in fact it is full of crisis.


    The Ottoman Empire was also an ally of Britain and France. The war continued, and the Ottoman Empire still made outstanding contributions to this war.


    Even if you want to sell your teammates, Britain and France will not be able to sell at this time. The powers also need to eat. The sweet dates given by Britain and France are loans.


    The Greek government''s lack of money is well known, especially if they don''t know how to live or die-running to develop the navy, the finances are naturally not good.


    The Russians'' price is even more appetizing for Otto I. As long as they are willing to send troops to Constantinople, Thessaly, Epirus, Thrace, and Macedonia can be discussed.


    Of course how much you can get depends on whether the Greeks can capture Constantinople. If they can be overcome, then their strength is proved, and these promises can be fulfilled.


    On the contrary, the situation is not wonderful. Become neighbors with fur bears. If they don''t have enough strength, they will become their prey.


    The latter case was naturally ignored by Otto I. Otherwise, at this time, they will not rob.


    Otto I was very clear that public opinion had been mobilized. Most of the people in this military operation were volunteers, and the government was unable to control the overall situation.


    Without these warriors with their own dry food, the Greek government would not have the money to recruit 70,000 troops. Now the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, Otto I could not retreat.


    The Prime Minister hurried up and said in a panic, "Your Majesty, something happened, something big!"


    Otto I asked, "Slow down, what happened?"


    The Prime Minister frowned and said, "His Majesty, the news of our negotiations with Britain, France, and Russia was leaked out, and the people were uproar.


    Just now countless citizens took to the streets and submitted petitions to the government. They asked the government to reject the conditions of the three countries and also made their request. "


    After taking the petition, he glanced briefly, and Otto I''s face suddenly became ugly.


    He can''t wait to smash the people who leaked the news, which is really terrible.


    Now the people ask the government to negotiate with the three countries in accordance with their opinions. In simple terms, they ask the government to send troops to occupy Constantinople and restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire.


    Isn''t this kidding? Otto I also wanted to restore the territory of the Byzantine Empire, but strength was not allowed!


    Such things, usually shouting slogans. If you do it, are you sure you will not be killed?


    Otto I said angrily: "Find out the map of the Byzantine Empire, mark the sphere of influence of each country, and then issue 10,000 copies and distribute them to the whole country.


    Send people to popularize the basics and stop making such jokes. "


    This was originally a joke. With the strength of the Greek kingdom, even if it increased tenfold, calling this slogan was a joke.


    If it can be increased by a factor of one hundred, it would be barely qualified to implement it. This is not much easier than unifying the European continent.


    The Prime Minister said with a somber face: "Your Majesty, according to our analysis, this may be an Ottoman conspiracy. Now the public opinion has been driven crazy, no matter how to explain it.


    The public''s desire for Constantinople has become obsessed. It is estimated that many people will think that giving up the territorial requirements for Spain, Italy, and Africa is a concession. "


    Nationalism is the craziest, once it reaches the extreme, it cannot be controlled. Now the Greek government has been abducted by public opinion, which is the pot of Otto I.


    In order to win the support of the people, he chose to stand on the side of public opinion. With nationalism backed by the king, it quickly became out of hand.


    Otto I said fiercely: "Then the government should not stand. The civilians who fight against the Ottomans are civilians and have nothing to do with us."


    Send a sneak attack on Constantinople? Forget it, it ¡¯s okay to say that it did n¡¯t hit them; what if they do n¡¯t agree to give up if they hit down?


    In the case of offending Britain and France, and then contended with the Russians for Constantinople, do you think they are the resurrection of the Byzantine Empire?


    Under this guiding ideology, Otto I ordered the frontline troops to fight steadily and advance along the border line.


    At the same time, more volunteers are being recruited in the country, taking the opportunity to send extreme nationalism to the battlefield as cannon fodder, eliminating the threat. This is the instinct of the ruling class.


    The patriotic slogan shook the earth. If this time, if it is persuaded, it is fake patriotism, and the generations who are famous for their reputation are most likely to be despised.


    The Greek government in action sent these cannon fodder to the front line as quickly as possible, the number of frontline troops increased, and the country was stable.


    The price is that the combat effectiveness of the frontline troops has decreased, and their combat effectiveness was originally low. Now they have added a bunch of artillery parties, and the combat effectiveness will naturally go to the next level.


    Constantinople


    In ordinary times, the Sudanese government does not look at the Greeks. If it was not for the intervention of the powers, they could shoot the Greek kingdom with one hand.


    It''s different now. The main forces of the Ottoman Empire are dying with the Russians. Even if the strength of the Greeks is weak, the army needs to resist them.


    "The Greek worm also jumped out. What do you think?" Abdul Mejd I asked calmly.


    It may have been too angry during this period of time, but now Abdul Mejd I is out of anger. Anyone who knows him knows that this is just appearance.


    The Sudan ¡¯s anger is terrible, and the angry Sudan is even more terrible. Only those who have experienced the battle for the throne know how Abdul Mejd I talked about laughing and killing.


    Mudra replied: "Your Majesty, although the strength of the Greeks is limited, but now is a critical moment, they can not be underestimated by jumping out and robbery at this time, we must treat it carefully."


    Abdul Mejd I reprimanded: "Don''t say these useless nonsense, just say what to do!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Mudra replied in his heart.


    "According to the intelligence analysis we have collected, the Austrians have got everything they want and have no intention of continuing to use our troops.


    At this time, we can send someone to negotiate with the Austrian government, regardless of whether it can be concluded in the end, let the Austrians stabilize before talking.


    After stabilizing Austria, we can withdraw the troops they face and use them against the Greeks. "


    Abdul Mejd I set his sights on the foreign minister, Ahmad, and waited for his answer.


    After thinking about it for a moment, Ade gave the answer: "Your Majesty, to keep the Austrians must pay a lot of money, and they are likely to take the opportunity to force us to cede the duchy of the Danube and Serbia."


    "Cut the land," Abdul Mejd I hesitated, he had to weigh the pros and cons of a compromise with the Austrians now.


    "If the Austrians would cut off the logistical supply of the Russians, these sites could be ceded to them!" Abdul Mejd I said fiercely


    Mowing the ground bleeds his heart, but compared to survival, this is nothing. It is better to be a neighbor with Austria than a Russian.


    If Austria was blocking the Russians, Abdul Mejd I felt that he should be able to sleep well.


    "His Majesty, this is not possible. There must be a covenant between the Russians and Austria. I am afraid they have divided the sphere of influence of the Balkans and will not break with the Russians for these benefits.


    It is said that Britain and France once had secret contact with the Austrians, and in the end all returned without success. "Aad explained


    Don''t say no, in case Sudan ¡¯s expectations are too high, and finally it ca n¡¯t be done, the unlucky one is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Adek doesn''t think the Austrians are so easy to buy. Even if they can buy it, they can''t afford the price.


    In terms of interests, it is certainly more stress-free for the British and French to sell them, and the Sudanese government has a bottom line, and it is impossible to make concessions indefinitely.


    Abdul Mejd I thought for a moment and said, "Then we will take a step back and cede the Principality of Moldavia to them as long as Austria is willing to cease war with us.


    For the specific negotiations, your foreign ministry has considered it. We have enough troubles. In short, we cannot let the Austrians come to participate again. "


    The Principality of Moldavia includes future generations: northern Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and parts of Ukraine.


    This is the border between the Ottoman Empire and the Russians on the Balkan Peninsula. In order not to be a neighbor with the Russians, Abdul Mejd I did not mind sending this hot potato.


    After a pause, it seemed that this condition was uninsured, and Abdul Majid I added: "The bottom line is the Principality of Wallachia, and other areas on the Balkan Peninsula, only small concessions can be made."


    When he said that, he still had some pain.


    It had long been known that the war would evolve into the current situation. At the beginning, the British should have agreed to the proposal to throw the duchy of the Danube Basin to Austria, provoking their contradictions with the Russians.


    Abdul Mejd I knew that the war had hit now, and even if the coalition forces had won, they could not restore their sphere of influence before the war.


    The world speaks by fists, why can they get so much benefit without strength. At that time, as long as the major powers are a little provocative, the Balkan nations who want independence will not respond in succession.


    The ethnic contradictions of the Ottoman Empire are not a day or two. Although the Sudanese government has made a lot of efforts, but because of the implementation capacity of the grassroots, it still has little effect.


    If the wave of independence cannot be prevented, the decline will be a foregone conclusion.


    If other countries have fallen, they can still pretend to be grandsons. Anyway, there are a lot of small countries on the European continent, as long as they follow the boss, they can still be very moist.


    The Ottoman Empire alone will not work, and the enemies will not say it all over Europe. Hate cannot be eaten. If you pay more, pay tribute and apologize, things will always pass.


    It is a pity that they are not small countries. Their families are very thick and their geographical location is very important. They are located at the junction of Asia, Europe and Africa, and they can be called the heart of the world.


    After a little inventory, you know that there will be three of the ten most important straits in the future in the world under the control or influence of the Ottoman Empire: the Black Sea Strait, the Red Sea Strait (Suez Canal), and the Hormuz Strait (Persian Gulf).


    With so many strategic places, if there is not enough strength to guard, it is that people sit at home, and disaster comes from heaven.


    In history, after the Ottoman Empire did not fall, it was just cutting meat, cutting meat, and then cutting meat. The hot potato was almost lost before it was stabilized.


    Obviously this is not acceptable to the Sudanese government. Who doesn''t have a big country dream? Even the decaying Sudanese government is still willing to sink.


    Since the beginning of the last century, their self-rescue movement has been their strong point. Through these reforms, the Ottoman Empire successfully returned to the ranks of the great powers.


    It is a pity that it is only a pseudo-power, and after the war with the Russians, the skin of the tiger was torn, exposing the weak nature.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Ade replied cautiously.


    Pressure, now he feels heavy pressure. There is no credit for this matter, and no compensation for land cuts can be obtained.


    If it fails, the Ottoman Empire is in danger. The Greeks are probably the last straw that crushed them. Adelaide did not know that the Greek government was simply trying to grab land.


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 Chapter 202： scandal

    The Greeks think that the right choice is undoubtedly dissatisfied with both sides, it can be said that the two sides are not flattering.


    The Russians could also reluctantly accept that no matter where the Greeks were fighting, they held back some of the energy of the Ottoman Empire. This is a critical moment, with one more ally and one more strength, and one more chance of winning.


    Britain and France can''t stand it, especially the British. In their opinion, the Greek approach is to betray nakedly.


    The conflict between the two countries in 1850 was ignored by the London government. Ignoring that, a few years ago, when Palmerston ordered the blockade of the port of Piraeus, the two countries turned their heads.


    Of course, John Bull did not want to stimulate the Greeks at this time. In case they went straight to Constantinople, they cut off their logistical transportation lines by the way, and the coalition forces on the Balkans were finished.


    While Parliament in London was discussing a new front, Foreign Minister Palmerston was in trouble. Did not control the lower body, and engaged with the Queen''s maid.


    This is nothing, the aristocracy''s bad things go a lot, and it''s okay to add another one. Secretly in private, stole it, and stole it, everyone opened it with one eye and closed it.


    They were trying to die in the royal palace, but they were unlucky, and were smashed into the face by Prince Albert.


    The matter was on the bright side. This was the court scandal. Prince Albert was angry and Queen Victoria was angry.


    If you don''t kill a hundred, what is the royal dignity?


    The incident broke out, and the unfortunate Palmerston and the maid were caught by the guards in the palace on the spot and had a good meal.


    Under Franz''s butterfly effect, a turning point in history occurred. In history Palmerston broke the maid''s chastity, which was a private matter.


    The window paper was not torn and there was room for manoeuvre. In history, Palmerston also paid a painful price. Not only did he go out of the game, he also paid a large price to find someone to intercede. After exchanging political interests, he finally returned to the political stage.


    One person was caught and stolen now. He said what would happen in the future, and how to get through the looting in front of him was a problem.


    The Foreign Minister''s court fornication, if the news spreads, it will be lively. The gossip fire of the British people is very powerful. I don''t know what other pictures should be compiled.


    John Russell was dumbfounded. There was nothing he could admire for Palmerston. The colleague''s affair was beyond envy. He was admired for his ability to die.


    Then he had to find a way to deal with it. There must be an explanation from the royal family, and this colleague cannot disappear for no reason.


    Palmerston is not a small man. He is not only a foreign minister of the British Empire, but also a spokesperson for the bourgeoisie in the government. It has a great influence in the people.


    Prince Albert asked: "Prime Minister, what do you think of this issue?"


    After the arrest, Prince Albert regretted it. There''s an opportunity to pack up Palmerston, so why bother?


    Don''t you have a long mouth, God knows how to arrange outside. Otherwise, some people think that this is a drama that the royal family persecuted the minister.


    For the royal reputation, this matter is destined to be dealt with cold. Prince Albert, who is politically savvy, naturally chose to play the ball.


    ...


    The sudden scandal directly affected the efficiency of the London government, delayed the time to open up the second front, and created opportunities for the Russians.


    Bulgarian guerrillas are meeting in secret in a run-down village in Plovdiv.


    "You guys, just now we received the information. The Ottoman Empire withdrew our army and replaced them with the recently arrived 30,000 British Army.


    This is both a challenge and an opportunity. The British''s fighting power is much stronger than that of the Ottomans. Without two or three times the superior strength, we are not their opponents at all.


    Obviously, we don''t have that many troops, and this is the challenge we are about to face.


    We know from the captives that there are also contradictions between the British and the Ottomans. Although they are allies, the arrogant British only use them as cannon fodder.


    This is an opportunity. Since they have contradictions, it is difficult for the two sides to cooperate closely.


    After all, the British are foreigners. They are not familiar with the environment in Bulgaria. At this time, they are transferring to the Ottomans. It is inevitable that chaos will occur in the short term.


    According to news from the inside, yesterday the 5,000 Ottoman garrisons in Plovdiv were evacuated, and now there are fewer than 2,000 people, including only 800 British soldiers.


    This is an opportunity. If several of us work together to defeat Plovdiv and destroy the enemy''s material transfer station, the war on Sofia''s front line will inevitably be affected. "


    It is a middle-aged man who is speaking, he is the main leader of these Bulgarian guerrilla alliances Dimitel.


    Don''t look at the number of Bulgarian guerrillas now, it is considered that they have established a system. In fact, they have not unified and are still fighting each other.


    The real purpose of supporting the Russians was to add chaos to the Ottoman Empire, but they were not prepared to make them truly independent, and naturally they would not be unified.


    In this era, Bulgarian nationalism has not yet been awakened, and the later Bulgarian national father, Christo Potev, is still a kindergarten child. (If there is a kindergarten)


    The motivation of the Bulgarians to resist was mainly the oppression of the Ottoman government and the persecution of their religious beliefs.


    A dark-haired, green-eyed young military officer stood up and objected: "Mr. Dimiter, Plovdiv is only 15 kilometers from Asenovgrad and 30 kilometers from Pazardzhik.


    This means that once we launch an attack on Plovdiv, the reinforcements of the enemy Asenovgrad will arrive on the same day, and Pazardzhik''s reinforcements will be delayed up to the next day.


    Pazardzhik has 3,000 defenders, and Asenovgrad has 2,000 defenders. The enemy I will face is not two thousand but seven thousand.


    The enemy has just withdrawn its 5,000 garrisons, and there will definitely be new troops to replace them. We have not yet received information in this regard, which is very unreasonable.


    There are only three possibilities for this to happen: first, the enemy ¡¯s commander forgot to ignore the importance of Plovdiv; second, something went wrong with our intelligence system; third, this is the enemy ¡¯s trap, deliberately enticing Make us fooled.


    The first case is obviously impossible. The enemy is not so stupid, it is impossible to see even such simple problems.


    The Bulgarian people who provided us with information all over the country cannot be kept secret. From the information we have received, no large army has come to Plovdiv.


    Then it is very likely that this is a trap. If we cannot occupy Plovdiv within a short period of time, the surrounding enemy forces will flock to it and trap us here. "


    Dimiter explained: "Cyprus, you are right. This is probably the enemy''s trap, but the temptation is too great.


    We all know that the enemy hoarded a large amount of supplies in Plovdiv, and even if it was a bait, we had a chance to destroy them.


    Although I''m not sure how many strategic materials the enemy has hoarded in Sofia, judging by the enemy''s emphasis on logistics, it can be roughly judged that the strategic materials in the Sofia region are not enough to support their frontline army to the end of the war.


    After destroying these materials, we will run. As for the city of Plovdiv, we will leave it to the Ottomans. We will return after the battle is over. "


    Dimiter''s analysis is well-founded. The enemy forces in Sofia have fallen to 80,000 since the war. Even in this case, Montes also assigned 15,000 British soldiers for logistics.


    Because logistics occupied a large number of troops, this caused the Sofia front line, and the coalition forces were held on the ground by the Russians.


    Because of the shortage of troops, Montes turned to China for help. Dimiter was in a hurry to break the game, mainly because the enemy''s reinforcements were about to come. If he didn''t fight, he wouldn''t win.


    This was the sequel to the hasty response of the coalition forces. The Russians had prepared in advance. The frontline troops suffered heavy losses and immediately retreated to supplement.


    The supplementary soldiers were sent to the Principality of Wallachia and were not directly sent to the front. That was because the logistics could not afford it, and they could only stay by the Danube.


    The Ottoman Empire played stud directly. Now it is necessary to recruit soldiers to supplement their strength. Because the Balkans have fallen more than half, the soldiers have nowhere to arrest, and the rate of replenishment has not kept up with the consumption rate of the front line.


    Britain and France are too far away from the Balkan Peninsula. To replenish the troops, they must report to the country, and they must be approved by the bureaucrats. The time has passed.


    In this respect, it is indeed far-sighted that the British are preparing to open up the Second Front. Once the Crimean War begins, the Russians will be exhausted.


    Even with adequate preparation, there is no limit. Poor domestic traffic is undoubtedly the biggest enemy, restricting the Russians ¡¯power.


    A middle-aged man sneered and said, "Mr. Dimitel, our guerrillas are united with no more than 5,000 people. You also know how the weapons and equipment are.


    If this is a trap, the enemy will definitely be prepared. On the surface, the enemy''s fighting force was the 800 British soldiers.


    But who knows? The Ottoman army was not incapable of fighting. If it were all waste, we would have revived.


    In case this thousand Ottoman garrisons are elite Ottoman troops, plus eight hundred British soldiers, the combat effectiveness is not much worse than ours.


    I think it''s too risky to start against Plovdiv. Even if we have an internal response in the city, the chance of success is too low. "


    Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Bulgarian guerrillas were originally divided into many branches, most of which were formed by region. Many people were watching the leadership of the guerrillas.


    Dimitel is just the nominal leader of these guerrillas, and there are many people who are dissatisfied with him. But in the face of a common enemy, this contradiction was suppressed.


    "What is Mr. Hamill''s opinion?" Dimitel asked calmly.


    He could hear that Hamill was not opposed to attacking Plovdiv, but had other plans.


    Hamill smiled slightly and said, "High opinion is not counted. Since we are not sure if this is a trap, let''s test it first.


    First attack Zarjik, 30 kilometers away. We have already seen the situation over there. The 3,000 defenders are all Ottomans, and the combat effectiveness is very average. It is not difficult for us to eat them together.


    If the enemy has a trap, it will be exposed at this time, and it is impossible for them to arrange a 30-kilometer perimeter.


    If there were no traps, we went straight to Plovdiv. The surrounding enemy forces were all attracted to Zarjik, and our success rate of raids was very high. "


    Dimiter thought for a while and said, "This is indeed a good way to minimize the risk. However, the pressure of the guerrillas is still too great for the guerrillas.


    It seems necessary to contact Boris and they will be responsible for attacking Zarjik to break the situation. We will help out first.


    As soon as Plovdiv and Asenovgrad''s enemies came out of the city, they were killed first to reduce the difficulty of siege. "


    This is not the first siege battle of the Bulgarian guerrillas, but this is their first big counterattack after being defeated in the Sofia campaign.


    After more than two months of repairs, they have recovered their vitality. Although they have not reached the peak, their confidence has been shown.


    In this respect, the Sardinian army also has credit. If it hadn''t been for the Bulgarians, these guerrillas are still dead on the ground with the coalition forces.


    It is estimated that by this time, they had suffered heavy casualties. The fur bear is not a good master. He used the guerrillas as cannon fodder from the beginning. Ordered the Bulgarian guerrillas to tear the coalition''s defense line and intersect the coalition in front and back, apparently trying to kill with a knife.


    Unfortunately, the plan did not change quickly. Who knew that the Sardinian army was so persuaded that it was really penetrated by the Bulgarian guerrillas and penetrated to the rear.


    The Russians did not believe that the guerrillas could do it, did not respond in time, and lost a chance to win the war.


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 Chapter 203： Blood lesson

    Snow flakes are coming again every winter. Wrapped in a layer of silver, Vienna has become particularly pleasant this winter.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Metternich reported: "Your Majesty, the Ministers of Britain and France transmitted the Ottoman truce negotiations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it appears that the Sudanese government is preparing for the aftermath."


    This does not surprise Franz. The war has hit now. The Ottomans suffered the most losses, followed by the Russians. The British and French losses were drizzle and not worth mentioning.


    Without strength, everything is futile. It is inevitable that the Ottomans will shrink their sphere of influence in the future. With the support of Britain and France now, they will end the war with Austria in advance, and it will be more in their interest to shrink the troop to return to the Greeks.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Go on with our original plan, talk slowly with the Ottomans, and find out their bottom line before talking."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied.


    Now that the second Bulgarian battle has been fought, both sides are exhausted. The high-intensity battles in the past few days, the soldiers'' war exhaustion has increased day by day, and the morale of the warring parties has inevitably declined.


    Except for the Greeks who had just joined the battle and the Montenegro who had been dazzled by victory, the rest were supporting.


    On the bright side, the Russians had the upper hand. Franz was very clear that this was just an appearance. This was a battle that was doomed to lose.


    Just look at the casualties of the Russians. After more than four months of fighting, the casualties of the Russian army have exceeded 170,000.


    Among them, only less than 60,000 people died directly. The remaining 100,000 wounded, because they did not receive treatment in time, and lacked medical treatment and medicine, ultimately survived less than eight floors.


    There is no first-aid on the battlefield. The medical paramedics in the Russian army are rare. They can only protect the lives of officers. As for the soldiers, they ca n¡¯t live with them!


    Gray animals are worthless. They can only be bandaged briefly if wounded, and then rely on the soldiers to slowly boil.


    The Russian army has not conducted first-aid training on the battlefield, so it is more suitable to bind wounds rather than bandaging. No professional medical gauze, no disinfection, just find a cloth and wrap it up.


    The severely wounded did not say that it was impossible to survive, and they were directly counted among the dead.


    Many lightly wounded people obviously only hit non-critical parts such as arms and thighs by bullets. They could have survived as long as proper wound treatment was performed, and they also died because of unfavorable treatment.


    In the Principality of Wallachia, the battlefield emergency hospital opened by Franz is now very busy. Every day, the wounded soldiers of the Russians retreat, and then they rushed over to seek medical treatment.


    "Medical treatment" is a golden statement. It is nothing more than cleaning the wound, disinfecting it, and then re-bandaging, prescribing some medicine with unknown efficacy.


    The real life-saving is cleaning the wound and disinfecting to avoid inflammation and infection. The drugs behind it are mainly used for the heart, and by the way make good money.


    From the front to the rear, it has not been dead for several days, it is not a severely wounded person, as long as the wound is not infected, it can basically survive.


    These Russian soldiers did not know. They only saw that after the first aid, the mortality rate dropped rapidly, and they thought that all the doctors in the hospital were doctors.


    In fact, most of these medical staff are soldiers who have only received first-aid training on the battlefield. Franz used Russian wounded as mice to exercise their professional skills.


    Drugs will depend on the situation. For a penny and a dollar, sky-high medicine will definitely be effective. Franz still has it.


    Cheap medicines do not need to be expected, either a variety of experimental medicines, or flour + vegetables.


    The most effective of the cheap medicines is decoction, in simple terms, a pot of clearing heat and detoxifying or traditional Chinese medicine. Unfortunately, this thing is considered by many to be witchcraft, and most Russian soldiers are reluctant to drink it.


    Moreover, this medicine is not intended to treat wounds. It has no immediate effect and has not attracted everyone''s attention.


    Nicholas I was a good Tsar. At least he also paid for the medical expenses of the soldiers. Of course, don''t expect him to spend much. The packing price is ten rubles per wounded person. If he survives, he will give money. (Silver ruble is about two and a half silver)


    With this money, it is naturally impossible to expect any good service. With the exception of the few who have the ability to pay for themselves, most people enjoy the simplest treatment.


    For example, to perform surgery and remove the shrapnel from the wound, you don''t have to think about it without a hundred rubles. Too few people have the ability to perform this operation, and the price is naturally high.


    Originally, Franz was also preparing to outsource the first aid on the battlefield, but considering that the risk on the battlefield was too great, and the Tsar government refused to spend a lot of money, naturally it could not be reached.


    Such a terrible casualty rate, even if the rear is constantly replenishing, the combat effectiveness of the army will inevitably be affected.


    After theoretically treating these wounded and rearming to the battlefield, veterans will have stronger combat effectiveness.


    It is a pity that the Russian bureaucracy has a serious work style and does not do the ideological work of the soldiers. Most of the wounded soldiers are unwilling to return to the battlefield, and some people even buy medical staff to delay the recovery time.


    This is the case for the Russians, and the coalition forces opposite are even worse. The Ottoman Empire was not capable of providing medical care, even for local operations.


    The casualties of the British army were not significant, and did not attract domestic attention. The angel who pioneered the first aid in the battlefield has not yet reached the front line.


    Without battlefield first aid, you can only rely on God''s fate, and rely on God or blessings.


    This is why the British and French commanders forced the Ottomans to become cannon fodder. In order to reduce the casualty rate, they can only die.


    Franz does not forget the lessons of the past, and the lessons of the Near East War, Franz naturally learned.


    With these messy things, Franz had already summed up the General Staff, and the cases on the battlefield were distributed to the hands of every commander.


    Logistical experience and lessons are also provided by all government departments, and relevant professional knowledge training is organized. In short, the same thing cannot happen in Austria.


    In order to better implement these issues, the Austrian government has implemented a dual responsibility system of leadership and direct responsibility in the logistics department. If any problem occurs, the relevant responsible persons will go to the military court together.


    Franz said cautiously, "Honest Marshal, the General Staff will finalize the final westward battle plan as soon as possible. This time we are racing against time.


    The army must take down Munich within a week, control the entire Bavaria within a month, and sweep the South German region within two months.


    If time is available, we will also extend our tentacles to the central region of Germany to occupy favorable terrain and lay the foundation for the future. "


    The terrain of the German region is very complicated: North Germany is a plain with an average altitude of less than 100 meters; Central Germany is a mountainous region, which runs from east to west; in the southwestern Rhine Valley, there are mountains on both sides, and the valley walls are steep; The regions are the Bavarian Plateau and the Alps.


    This brought inconvenience to Austria''s military operations. The best option for quick action is to attack along the Danube. All problems are not a problem.


    If the enemy blocks the river, the challenge will come. To attack the land of more than 100,000 square kilometers from the ground, the challenge is indispensable.


    Fortunately, these areas have been fully developed. The South German region is a plateau rather than a mountainous area, otherwise this task cannot be completed at all.


    (Note: The plateau refers to an area of ??more than 500 meters above sea level, a flat terrain, and a wide range of enemy areas with certain fluctuations)


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Radsky responded with confidence.


    ...


    In the final preparations for Austria, Napoleon III also made a decision-to increase troops.


    There is no way, Napoleon III participated in this war, in addition to France''s interests in the Near East, more to gain political prestige.


    If the Russians would win, his throne would be unstable. The French people are not the patience masters. If they can''t produce satisfactory results, it is not bad to have another revolution.


    If it were not for a sudden political crisis in the London government, then the British and French forces would march into the Crimea.


    Although the army was not moving, the navy had already acted. From the end of November 1852, the British, French, and Ottoman navies continuously bombarded Russian port cities along the Black Sea, causing thousands of casualties to the Russians.


    Faced with the unscrupulous bombardment of Britain and France, all those who dare to stay are warriors. Obviously, such warriors are rare, and a large number of Russians flee to the inland areas.


    St. Petersburg


    When receiving British and French bombardment of coastal areas, Nicholas I was really angry. This is simply not the case. Britain and France are so shameless that they fire directly on civilians.


    Civilian casualties are not a big deal. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have now been added to the issue, waiting for relief from the Tsarist government.


    Fortunately, Ukraine is a food-producing area, otherwise human tragedy will occur again. No, it has already appeared.


    The inefficiency of the Russian bureaucrats was revealed at this time. Facing the refugee wave, local officials did not take effective measures and waited very mechanically for St Petersburg''s order.


    The consequences are naturally serious. St. Petersburg is so far away. The tsar''s order has not yet come down. The hungry rebellion has erupted.


    It cannot be regarded as a rebellion. These people have not rebelled, they are just grabbing food everywhere and have not attacked the city.


    In suppressing the rebellion, the bureaucrats have rarely been very efficient. There are still many Russian troops in the Ukraine area waiting to reinforce the Balkan battlefield. Now it is not a problem to suppress the rebellion.


    The unorganized hungry riots were put out in the beginning.


    Of course, these Nicholas I did not know. It may even never be known. No official will use this little thing to annoy the great Tsar.


    Nicholas I questioned: "The enemy has attacked our coastal cities for so long, haven''t you been able to do anything about it? What did the Black Sea Fleet do? Nothing worked!"


    The Minister of the Navy whispered, "Your Majesty, the Black Sea Fleet suffered great vitality in the battle with the enemy. Only a few boats remained, and it was no longer able to fight."


    The saying that the vitality is badly wounded is very conservative, and it may be more appropriate to cover it with the entire army. In the face of the siege of the British, French, and Ottoman navies, the Black Sea Fleet simply could not fight it.


    The Admiralty originally thought that they were hiding in the harbor and covered by fortress guns. The enemy would not dare to kill them. I never expected that these "advanced" fortress guns would not work at all.


    Since the Ottoman Empire has not fallen behind, the threat of foreign enemies along the coast of the Black Sea has been eliminated. Naturally, the decaying bureaucrats of the Tsarist government can save provinces and shores, and shore guns have become like goods. Not the products of the last century, or the products of the last century, there are more fake and shoddy products.


    After some temptations, the British and French naval heroes launched an offensive politely, and the Black Sea Fleet struggled for a while before valiantly sacrificing.


    This is nothing to be ashamed of. The British and French navies joined forces with no country in the world to resist, and the failure of the Black Sea Fleet to surrender to the enemy is enough to show their bravery.


    Mainly because there is no chance of surrender, it is directly over. Since the entry of Menshekov into the navy, the Russian navy has been standing in place for decades and is now two times behind the enemy.


    (Dare to use the Army Code to train the navy)


    "Humph!"


    Nicholas I gave a cold drink, expressing dissatisfaction in his heart.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Karl Wollsell persuaded: "Your Majesty, at this point we can only abandon these cities first, as long as we can conquer Constantinople and block the Bosphorus, this kind of thing will continue. It will not happen again. "


    At this moment, the tsarist government ¡¯s desire for Constantinople increased again, and they experienced for themselves the terrible consequences of losing sea power.


    Nicholas I nodded, he was not really angry with the Black Sea Fleet. He had expected this result since the day when Britain and France entered the war.


    What really irritated him was that the defense lines in the coastal areas were weak and did not cause a bit of trouble to the enemy, and the corruption of the government bureaucracy had reached such a level.


    The problem is the problem. It is the time of war. Stability in the country prevails. Nicholas I cannot clean the bureaucracy at this time.


    "Did the losses be counted?" Nicholas I asked with concern.


    "Your Majesty, it is only a preliminary statistics. We have no strategic materials hoarded in the coastal areas. About 300,000 people have been displaced, and direct economic losses have exceeded 200 million rubles." Minister of Finance Astanley Rhodes trembled Replied


    Obviously, Astanley Rhodes did not expect the people underneath to dare to be so bold. Even if their warehouses of hoarding strategic materials were exposed, the enemy could not hit with such accuracy?


    Even if it is a fixed target, the Navy''s hit rate is not high. It is not possible to complete the bombing of all their warehouses in a short time.


    Really think that the enemy''s shells don''t need money?


    Nicholas I sneered and said, "Check, send someone to check me!"


    Even if they can''t be moved now, is there still a word called post-autumn accounting? The Tsar was very vengeful, remembering these issues first, there will be time for liquidation in the future.


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 Chapter 204： ‘Shinara’ is in action

    On December 4, 1852, the opening of the Vienna-Salzburg railway did not cause a sensation except for the news published in the newspaper.


    Recently, there are a lot of railways in Austria. Apart from the initial surprise, the Austrian people are now used to it.


    The railway company was the most affected, and after investing so much capital, it was finally able to see the return of money, which was directly reflected in the stock market. The booming railway operations stimulated the stock to rise again.


    As for the strategic value of this railway, not many people really pay attention to it. Even if the railway transportation is more convenient, can it be compared with the Danube?


    Franz naturally enjoyed it so much. The German unification thought has been heated, and now it is time to start the next step.


    Franz joked: "Prime Minister, your visit to the German states this time, but the task is great. If we can convince everyone to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire, then we will make a lot of money."


    Convince everyone to agree to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire, unless Austria has a bayonet around their necks, otherwise everyone has a good life, why should you find yourself the boss?


    Today, unlike in the past, nationalism in the German region has awakened. Even if the freedom of the state government is even higher, the emergence of the central government has harmed their interests.


    For a loose empire during this period, the constitution is also indispensable, and the substantial weakening of the autonomy of governments is inevitable.


    Don''t think about independent and independent diplomatic power. Currency unification is also inevitable. Tariffs will definitely be abolished. These three items mean that the central government is no longer empty.


    With these things, Franz can responsibly say that by political means he can control most small states.


    If we are more shameless and provoked a foreign war, we can use the pretext of war to gain command of the army of each state.


    This is what the Americans did. They relied on the command of the army in the states during the war, increased the authority of the central government, and finally turned the loose federation into a unified country.


    Prime Minister Felix laughed: "Your Majesty, this joke is not funny at all. If I could convince them, what else would the army do?"


    Franz''s butterfly effect came into play again, and Felix Schwarzenberg, who died on April 5 this year, is still alive and kicking.


    Changing the Prime Minister naturally does not exist. Felix''s political ability is still very good. It is also very easy to preside over the cabinet work. Franz is not a Chongzhen Emperor and he does not like nothing to toss.


    Felix knows exactly what this visit is about, and persuading states to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire is a guise, and the real purpose is to create an excuse for war.


    Only after the peaceful reunification efforts failed, could the Austrian government launch a war of reunification to win the support of the people.


    No, it should be the unification of the South German region by force, at most, plus the central German region, and no more will be strangled. The Kingdom of Prussia is not so easy to handle.


    Of course, the slogan is naturally to unify the German region. Otherwise, nationalists would not buy it. Without their support, this war would not be easy to fight.


    Franz said solemnly, "It doesn''t matter. There are so many German states. One flicker counts as one. I don''t believe there are so many small states. There is no one stupid."


    This is not what Franz talked about. In history, the Prussians successfully flickered a few small states to help them shake their flags and swallowed these states directly after the incident.


    On the contrary, the South German state that resisted fiercely retains great rights. Due to the fear of intervention by the powers, the Prussians did not dare to continue the civil war after the Franco-Prussian war and had to compromise with the South German state.


    "His Majesty, I am going to start with the most difficult Prussian first. Anyway, except for us, the Prussian Kingdom is the most powerful. As long as they oppose it, it will be created.


    Only in this way, diplomatic pressure will probably increase greatly, and European countries do not want to see German regional unification. Prime Minister Felix said


    Metternich said: "Prime Minister, diplomatic issues are easy to resolve. We use negotiation to resolve the issue of German unification. It is estimated that many people will treat it as a joke. What we have to do now is to make this plan-more like a joke.


    As long as they show that the German states are opposed to our proposal, the pressure we will face is actually not much greater. "


    Everyone laughed, all countries were right to oppose the unification of Germany. But if Austria simply shouted slogans and did not take any actual action, they would not have any interest in intervening.


    You ca n¡¯t just let the Austrians shut up. Everyone is playing politics. They all know the slogans of politicians. Just listen.


    Even to make this play more realistic, the Austrian cabinet started role-playing a few years ago, and the political positions of these cabinet ministers are known throughout Europe.


    The Prime Minister Felix plays the peaceful reunification faction, or the reconstruction of the Shenra faction. Supporters in the Cabinet are the Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl, who together form the leader of the Austrian "Shinara".


    At the same time, they are also leaders of the "Germany" in the German region. At least 35% of Germans currently support or agree with their political ideas.


    Metternich is playing the opposition. This is his usual political position, which is known throughout Europe.


    Otherwise, when the Vienna system was established, Austria should choose the Kingdom of Bavaria over the economically rich Lombardy.


    The Grand Duke Louis in the cabinet is a supporter of Metternich. They declared clearly that the German region could not be unified because the states had been independent for a long time, and European nations would not tolerate German unity.


    For this reason, the two are often scolded by German nationalists.


    Because of public opinion support, the "Shen Luo faction" led by Prime Minister Felix now has an advantage in the Austrian government.


    At this time, Felix stepped forward to advocate "rebuilding the Holy Roman Empire" without any problems.


    After Christmas, Felix embarked on the journey with the farewell of the people.


    In the eyes of German nationalists, this is a crucial step towards unity.


    As the boss of the German Federation, the Austrian government has begun to work for reunification, which is a turning point in history.


    Regardless of the outcome of the negotiations, in any case, Felix walked along and there were crowds welcoming him.


    Not the "Shen Luo" brand is popular, in fact, many people do not feel the dissolution of the Shen Luo Empire.


    However, if they want the unification of the German region, and they do not want war to break out, then "rebuilding the Holy Roman Empire" is the best choice. There is no one.


    The "Shen Luo faction" can become the mainstream idea in German nationalism, just because the people hope that the German region can be peacefully unified, and it has also become the "peaceful unification faction."


    Unfortunately, these people cannot dominate the German region. The first thing that the masters of the states must consider is their own interests.


    ...


    Berlin


    Although Frederick-William IV supported the unification movement, it was only a political need and did not mean that he was willing to sacrifice his own interests for the unity of Germany.


    The German unification that the Kingdom of Prussia had been pursuing all excluded Austria and could not achieve this goal. This unification was worthless to them.


    Historically, Frederick-William IV took the "Three Kings League" as its core, and tried to use the Erfurt Union Parliament to exclude Austria.


    This is also the political claim of Little German thought. The reason for excluding Austria is very simple: the German empire that united Austria is too large to be unbearable to European countries.


    Of course, this is only one of the reasons, there are many reasons, for example: too many other nationalities in Austria, will destroy the purity of the German nation ...


    Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz solemnly said: "The ambitions of the Austrians have been exposed, and given the current international situation, they are likely to have the support of the Russians.


    The Russian-Olympic Treaty we have been speculating about is that Austria may support the Russians annexing the Ottoman Empire in exchange for the Russians supporting their reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire.


    I have to say that the Austrians are fierce enough to dare to do things with tigers. Now that they have chosen a good time, Britain, France and the Russians have declared war and have been restrained by a lot of energy.


    If you want to interfere in the German region, you must let the Russians annex the Ottoman Empire. Napoleon III may give priority to intervention in Central Europe, but the London government will certainly hesitate.


    If the Austrian government can unite the German region through diplomatic means, even if it is just a nominal unity, the French will not dare to act rashly. "


    The Russians annexed the Ottoman Empire, and the French lost only their interests in the Near East and Egypt, and the French navy could still suppress the Russians in the Mediterranean.


    The British are different. They have lost more than just the benefits of the Mediterranean. In Palmerston''s words: If the Russians cannot be blocked in the Balkans, then we have to block them in the Indus.


    Once the Russians annexed the Ottoman Empire, Persia could not stop the Russians, which meant that India was in danger.


    In this era, Britain only controlled India and had not had time to swallow it. If the Russians were to run out of the mess, their most important colonies would fly.


    When faced with a dilemma, hesitation is inevitable.


    After all, the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire is still just a loose empire. It cannot expand externally without completing internal integration, and the French are in front. The British will not be threatened in the short term.


    Frederick-William IV sneered and said, "The Austrians think so well. Franz''s little fart is probably being stupid!


    As long as we disagree, it will not be possible to unite the German region. Does he really think that the German states are willing to be unified by the Austrians?


    If the Holy Roman Empire cannot be rebuilt by political means, what will the Austrians do? Is it possible to use military strength and force to unify the German region? "


    Joseph von Radovitz shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is impossible. Although Austria''s military strength is strong, it is not possible to unite the German region with the intervention of great powers.


    Once Austria uses force, we will form alliances with the German states to resist their attacks together.


    Even we can deliberately allow the Austrians to destroy the military power of these small states. As long as we do not bravely fight against them and delay the intervention of the French, Austria will lose.


    As long as the operation is good, the strength of these small states after the war will be greatly damaged, and the opportunity for us to unify the German region will instead appear.


    The old fox of Metternich can''t be seen. Felix is ??committed to peaceful reunification, and because of this, it is impossible to risk them with the Austrian government. "


    Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz''s judgment was correct, which is one of the reasons why Franz did not dare to take risks.


    As long as the Prussian army does not come out and decisive battle with Austria, whether it is defending against the city or retreating all the way, it will be impossible to destroy their main force in a short time.


    After a month or two, the French intervention army came over, and the Franco-Prussian and Austrian forces could not fight it.


    If it were to drag on for a few more days, the British, the Spanish, and a small group of European interventionist forces would all be here.


    In this case, Austria simply cannot see any hope of victory. Bet on all the net worth, once it fails, it''s over.


    Can it be expected that the Austrian army will burst out and kill Prussia and France before the intervention forces of various countries arrive.


    Big nations maintain stability while small nations take risks.


    Franz, who is familiar with history, knows that only the victor who has survived to the end is the real victor, and countries that rely on a wave of reckless victory end in tragedy.


    Japan and Germany are typical of them. They are the masters of the fighting force bursting out of the table. Every day when the eruption broke out, the air was blown out by everyone, and then they were spit out by their joints.


    On the contrary, Italy, which has been living a long life, has become a victor in both world wars, taking a lot of advantage.


    Even the courageous Frenchmen know that they can lie down and win after eating a loss.


    With so many predecessor cases, how can Franz dare to wave? Don''t look at the Austrian army after the training, the combat effectiveness seems to be very powerful, the problem is that only one wave can erupt!


    Once the quick decision cannot be made, the weaknesses of the Austrian multi-ethnic state will be exposed for a long time.


    According to the current plan, it will be much safer, but only for areas with a good population base. If the stall is small, the risks are naturally small.


    After completion, internal integration can be completed in the shortest time. The French dare to take the lead, that is, the invaders can enjoy the morale bonus of the local war.


    Frederick-William IV sighed and said, "Unfortunately, without these old foxes, we could send someone to try them out.


    Now, we still have to find a way to undermine the plan of the Austrians. It is better not to arouse the dissatisfaction of the people. Our reputation can no longer be frustrated. "


    It was hard to do anything because of the bad reputation. After being joined by the German states, the reputation of the Prussian government was not good.


    Not only in the German region, but also in the country, the Prussians are not very cold about the government.


    No matter how they explain it, the government promises that it will not be fulfilled, and the public will always feel that the government has cheated their money. Nationalists, in particular, are very dissatisfied with the government''s compromise with the Russians.


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 Chapter 205： Highest state of pit

    The British reinforcements had just arrived in the Balkans, and had not had time to take over all the defense areas. The Bulgarian guerrillas launched a comprehensive counterattack. This time the Russians also cooperated very well and suppressed the frontline coalition forces.


    Facts have proved that Plovdiv is indeed a decoy set by the British and is preparing to slay the main force of the Bulgarian guerrillas here, but they just control the beginning and do not control the outcome.


    As soon as the fighting began, the situation changed. More than a dozen cities, including Plovdiv, were attacked by guerrillas.


    Most of them are predatory attacks, but this turmoil has been exposed before the British have completed the layout.


    There is no way. Although the Greeks are weak, the timing of their selection is too good. Who knows if they will go all the way to Constantinople? For security reasons, the Ottoman Empire had to deploy troops to contain them.


    The city''s strength was insufficient, and there were leading parties in the city, and the offensive might also break the city. If these places were lost, the coalition forces in Sofia would be trapped in the encirclement, and the British army had to send in reinforcements.


    The Bulgarian guerrillas were too weak to bully the Ottomans'' second-line troops. The frontal battlefield was just like the British.


    But hitting does not mean that there is no way to hit. The British troops who have just arrived at the front line have not dealt with them. The arrogant British commander directly treats them as indigenous people in the colony.


    There is nothing wrong with this understanding. In theory, Bulgaria can also be regarded as a colony of the Ottoman Empire, but it is directly owned.


    In terms of strength, this gap is wide. Anyway, Bulgarian guerrillas have also been trained by Russian and Austrian instructors. Coupled with high morale, the fighting effectiveness erupted is not weak.


    With a bang, the British troops marching were attacked again by the guerrillas. After a while, the gunfire stopped abruptly, and the guerrillas apparently retreated.


    A young officer said pale: "General, the enemy was attacked in front, two soldiers were killed and seven soldiers were injured!"


    "How many times have we been attacked by the enemy?" Major Oliver asked


    "Eighteenth!" The young military officer whispered.


    "That''s nonsense, please send someone to chase me!" Major Oliver ordered.


    The Bulgarian guerrillas did not cause them much casualties, except that the number of attacks was frequent and their marching speed was delayed. Not to mention, the key is to combat the morale of the troops.


    Major Oliver is not the master who will not fight back after losing money, of course, he must fight back.


    Due to the lack of experience in fighting with the guerrillas, most of the time the enemies will be gone halfway, and if they are unlucky, there will be more traps waiting for them.


    In this round of confrontation, the British army did not take advantage, let alone say, the key is to delay the best fighter. By the time they reached their destination, the main force of the guerrillas had long since disappeared.


    Everyone knows that the Bulgarian guerrilla base camp is in the Balkan Mountains, and Major General Oliver''s task is to siege the guerrillas.


    But when he entered the Balkan Mountains, he attacked the enemy with his short strength. It was difficult for the large troops to operate and the artillery was lost. In this environment, the casualty ratio between the two sides was almost 1: 1.


    For a British soldier to exchange a guerrilla, Major Oliver is not crazy yet. If he dares to do so, the days of going to military court are not far off.


    Major Oliver is directing the troops for the first time, otherwise as a gilded relationship, he would not take on this unlucky task.


    The British generals who have been mixed in the Balkans for a long time would rather die on the front line with the Russians than enter the mountain guerrillas.


    The former enemy saw that the British army''s combat effectiveness was slightly superior. As long as it was not sieged by the enemy several times, the risks were controllable; the latter appeared to be a small risk. It''s just different after entering the mountain.


    Major-General Oliver thought of himself and arranged a bait to seduce the Bulgarian guerrillas.


    The result is now obvious. The enemy was fooled. Unfortunately, he overestimated the marching speed of the British army. They could not gather the pocket array in time under the attack of the enemy.


    ...


    Plovdiv, most of this strategic place has been occupied, and the defenders are still stubbornly resisting. Offensive battles are not the strengths of the guerrillas. Even if there are internal and external forces in the city, they will not be able to win the city in one fell swoop.


    Guerrilla commander Edimier ordered: "Order the troops to stop the offensive, collect strategic materials as much as possible, and take them away with them. Those who cannot take them will be burned and cannot be left to the enemy."


    The middle-aged officer reluctantly said, "Commander, it''s a pity that so many babies have been burned. If we organize a civilian husband to rush for the shipment, it can still be shipped out."


    Eddie Mille stared and said, "Don''t stop talking nonsense. With so much supplies, are we still running? If we were bitten by the British, our strength would increase tenfold, and they would not be their opponents! "


    Etimir is satisfied that he can destroy this part of the supplies. Although it was a bit regrettable that they did not win the entire Plovdiv, they could politically declare their capture here and fight for a better position with the Russians.


    The Russians are very realistic. At the beginning of the treatment of the Bulgarian guerrillas, they would not starve to death. Since they tore the front of the Sardinian army and broke through behind the enemy, the guerrillas have been treated as Russian troops.


    Logistical supplies were temporarily unavailable, but the Russians issued a batch of weapons and equipment to them and transported them through the Balkan trails.


    Many guerrilla officers, including Edimir, have obtained the official ranks of the Russian army, and they are now staffed.


    Fitzroy Somerset also promised that those who are willing to join the army after the war will be able to obtain the official Russian army number and be in charge of Bulgaria;


    "independent"? Don''t dream anymore, the Russians are not here to do charity. Fortunately, they have been fighting so long for the independence of Bulgarians.


    Now the demands of Bulgarians are not so high, autonomy is their highest goal. Most also want asylum from the Russians to ensure that they are not enslaved by the Ottomans.


    In particular, the personnel in the religious world is the standard pro-Russian faction. It has very high expectations for Bulgaria''s joining the family of the Russian Empire.


    In the future, Bulgaria is nothing more than a province, autonomous province, or Russia joining the name of an autonomous principality. The specific situation depends on the decision of the tsarist government.


    The prerequisite is that the Russians won the war. If they lose all the rest, the losers are not eligible for the spoils.


    ...


    Sofia


    In the coalition command, Lieutenant General Montes had greeted all the relatives of Major General Oliver, and his teammates did not want to do this, let alone their own people?


    Had it not been for the so-called pocket array, which delayed the time of receiving the defense, the Bulgarian guerrillas would not have been able to take advantage of it, and have successfully conquered three and a half cities in just one week.


    The cities are all Ottomans. Even if Montes is captured, they don''t care. The problem is that they hoard the materials in the city.


    Even if the British Empire is a big cause, if you don''t care about such a small loss, you have to consider political influence?


    The immediate consequence now is to make Montes unable to look up in front of the French. The deeper impact is that the Bulgarian region has become more unstable, and more and more people have seen the hope of getting rid of the Ottoman rule and turned to support the guerrillas.


    "Give an order to Major Oliver, so that he can immediately recover the lost ground and ensure the smooth flow of our army''s logistics transportation line." Montes ordered


    The siege of the guerrillas, let ¡¯s talk about it later. It ¡¯s really impossible to leave it to the Ottomans. Anyway, this is not the territory of the British Empire. Montes does n¡¯t care so much.


    "Yes!" The attendant replied


    At the time of this order, Montes hadn''t noticed that the danger was approaching, and Fitzroy Somerset was already planning a decisive battle.


    At the beginning, the Sofia battlefield was the Russian 73,000 + 20,000 Bulgarian guerrillas VS 50,000 British forces + 20,000 Sardinian troops + 30,000 Ottoman troops, the strength of both sides is comparable.


    Now that the Russian army has been replenished, the total strength is still more than 70,000, and the Ottoman army is less than 10,000 in the coalition. Only 35,000 of the remaining 42,000 British troops are on the front. The Sardinian army has 1.9. Million.


    I have to say that the Italians are good at saving lives, and they have the lowest casualty rate among the warring parties. The battlefield life-saving manual that Franz had tossed back then has been deeply rooted in the Sardinian army.


    This means that when the coalition reinforcements were held down by Bulgarian guerrillas, the Russians already had an absolute advantage on the battlefield.


    The Ottoman army had been beaten, the Sardinian army was paddling all over the court, and the remaining British troops could not stand up to double the Russian forces.


    On December 27, 1852, led by Fitzroy Somerset, the Russian army launched an onslaught in the Sofia region.


    Unlike the previous offensive, this Russian army was caught by the Sardinian army''s line of defense. Since the Bulgarian guerrillas had been killed from here, Fitzroy Somerset realized that this was the weak point of the coalition''s line of defense. .


    However, I missed the opportunity at that time. In order to prevent the British from plugging in this loophole, it became the target of the Russian army''s attack in the later period. The artillery fire every time was not effective.


    The Sardinian army on the opposite side also cooperated very well. It was common to shoot a gun at the sky, and the two sides made a fierce look.


    Montes was fooled, and really thought it was torn open by the Bulgarian guerrillas. It was the first time the Sardinian army was unfamiliar with the environment and the guerrillas found a path to break through.


    Coupled with the tense strength, the Sardinians seemed to be struggling again, playing vigorously on the battlefield, and withstanding the Russians'' offensive, he did not let the British army join them in defense.


    In the long run, Montes'' approach is correct. If the British army and the Sardinian army defend together, it is estimated that this elite British army will soon be abolished.


    Mantua is not a good general, but he must be a good boss. In order to reduce the casualty rate of soldiers, he emphasized safety first with three orders and five beeps, and was loved by soldiers.


    In the eyes of the Sardinian soldiers, this is not their war, they are on the battlefield to earn that salary. So they have been able to paddle, and they have never done anything.


    All this, it is clear that General Mantua, who understands humanity, is very clear. This army is the political capital for his return to the Kingdom of Sardinia in the future. It is necessary to buy the army.


    He can''t do this by leading everyone to victory and snatching trophies to make a fortune. Then only the generals who lead everyone to save their lives will be welcomed.


    Now that the trouble is so great, the Russians on the opposite side don''t cooperate, and Mantua has a headache. Abandon the line and run, just think about it. If you do, the angry British will surely hit him.


    What about allies? Could it be that the Kingdom of Sardinia could not only take the British apart from protesting?


    A middle-aged officer suggested: "General, it is better that we open a mouth at the junction with the British defense line and let the Russians pass. Even if the British find a fault after the war, we can put the responsibility on them."


    Being reprimanded by the British every day, the Sardinians also have a temper, and the disparity in treatment has exacerbated this dissatisfaction.


    In nominal terms, everyone''s feeding is the same, but after arriving at the place, the British always get some fruits, vegetables, potatoes, bread and other supplies.


    Due to the limited number, only British officers can obtain it, and naturally they have no part.


    Even a general such as Mantua was not treated much better. If he wanted to improve his meals, he would have to pay bribes to British quartermasters.


    They did not protest to the British, but the British bureaucrats took out the contract signed by the two countries, which clearly stated that the British Empire provided logistical support for 20,000 Sardinian soldiers.


    Since they say they are "soldiers", they can only enjoy the treatment of soldiers. In the opinion of Sardinian officers, equating them with soldiers is no longer a matter of pure treatment, but also insults their personality.


    In this case, even the coalition commander Lieutenant General Montes was powerless.


    The bureaucracy in London was not something he could afford to provoke. People acted in accordance with regulations and fully complied with British law. It was also useless to complain to the Mainland.


    There is no other way in London. Can I get some Ottomans?


    Obviously, this is impossible. Just look at the situation of the Ottoman army. In addition to the guaranteed treatment of high-ranking officers, the soldiers at the bottom also need the British army to help.


    Had it not been for the London bureaucracy machinery, which had always been replenished according to the standard number of people at the time of departure, Montes had distributed the extra beef jerky and biscuits to the Ottoman army, and now the frontline Ottoman soldiers would have to fight hungry belly.


    Mantua shook his head and said, "You can''t do this. If we trace it afterwards, we will not escape the relationship. We cannot bear the responsibility of losing the line of defense, which will affect the national reputation."


    The pit teammates can, but they must have skills. If the operation is not good, put them in. Mantua would not do such a thing without technical content, and let go of the line of defense.


    "What should we do? The Russians attacked so fiercely, our losses were very heavy, I''m afraid it won''t be long." An officer said with a grin.


    Mantua frowned, lowering his voice and saying, "This war can''t go on. We don''t have to stay to kill the Ottomans.


    Order the troops to abandon the forefront positions, and by the way, forget the British deployment information on the battlefield and make it clearer.


    Remember to use Bulgarian, anyway, the Russians can understand it. This pot can only be used by Ottomans, and it is normal for them to have Russian spies in their army.


    With this information, the Russians will definitely divert their offensive targets. Once the line of defense was lost, we withdrew our forces into Kosovo and returned to Thrace from Macedonia. "


    Apparently he was well prepared, and even the escape route had been planned. If the British were overwhelming and blocked the Russians'' offense, then it was easy to do. Check out the Russian spies in the coalition!


    The first object of suspicion was the Ottoman army. In theory, the British and Sardinian army were foreigners. The Russians did not have time to penetrate.


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 Chapter 206： Turning point

    Vienna


    After passing the actual combat tests of the new rifle of the Hallstar factory, it entered the Austrian army''s queue list and was named the Styron M1852 rifle.


    This seems to be a European habit, and designers always like to design their weapons after their own names.


    These are all minor issues. Franz is not interested in finding out what it is, and entering the army''s list of alternative equipment does not mean that it can be equipped on a large scale.


    The breech rifle has been around for more than thirty years. The earliest was the American Hall M1819. Unfortunately, the bullet will fly to the left after 45.7 meters.


    Then came the Prussian Dresser M1841. The Prussian army has begun to install, but many generals are opposed. Obviously, his performance has not yet conquered the public.


    This rifle shined in the 1864 Pudan War and the Puao War. Of course, the advantages of the rifle were not as godly as the later generations boasted.


    This can be seen from the fact that the Prussian army was not fully equipped.


    Although the rate of fire is four or five times that of the breech gun, his needle is easily damaged. At the beginning of the industrially produced M1841, some people laughed and said: Without a backup pointer, do not enter the battlefield.


    The breech also often leaks air, and the leaked gas easily interferes with the shooting, and can seriously burn the skin. If the luck is not good, it may blind the gunman''s eyes.


    The production technology was improved in the later period, and the performance gradually stabilized. The Dresser M1841 began to shine.


    Franz also has a lot of similar rifles. Many rifles have excellent performance in the laboratory, and once large-scale industrial production is not enough.


    Either the cost is too high or the performance is reduced. This is not a nuclear weapon, and Franz naturally has to consider costs; sacrificing performance is even more undesirable. Is it necessary to install rifles without performance advantages?


    Until the advent of the Styron M1852, in terms of performance, it was similar to the historical Charlebo rifle, but the effective range was a little closer.


    This is a small problem. It is enough to ensure an effective range of 650 meters. Isn''t it possible to hit more than 1,500 meters, and it can be scary from a long distance.


    Franz has always believed that the best soldiers who can accurately hit the enemy within 150 meters in actual combat are excellent soldiers. Let''s fight farther away!


    "Marshal, what do you think of this rifle, should we change it?" Franz asked


    Marshal Radsky replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, from the data collected, the effect is not bad, and it has large-scale equipment value.


    However, the price of this rifle arsenal is 30% higher than that of ordinary rifles, and the ammunition consumption may be two or three times higher. "


    Obviously Marshal Radsky has experience. I don''t expect this rifle to hit the theoretical limit of 15 rounds on the battlefield, otherwise the ammunition consumption will not increase that much.


    Franz said calmly: "A part of the cost increase is also acceptable, and it will decrease after large-scale industrial production, as long as its power is worth the price.


    If the concentration of full production is immediately ordered now, Austria''s more than two dozen arsenals will add up to producing 30,000 to 40,000 such rifles per month without any problems. "


    This is due to the outbreak of the Near East War, and Austria''s arsenals have expanded their production capacity. Compared with a year ago, Austria''s military production capacity has increased by 50%.


    If a rifle is produced, there are now no problems in mass production of 100,000 pieces per month, otherwise the Russian army cannot change it so quickly.


    Marshal Radsky said calmly: "Your Majesty, be cautious, buy 100,000 trials first.


    If the effect on the battlefield is good, and then a full replacement, now all countries in the world are still using breech guns, and our rifles are not behind. "


    Franz nodded, and it was too late for a large-scale makeover. Unless national mobilization is ordered now, Austria''s military capabilities still have much potential to tap.


    This is the same as when the automatic rifle came out. Everyone knows that it is a good gun, but the horrible ammunition consumption, can the logistics supply it?


    Where is the limit of ammunition consumption, that one will not know until it has been fought on the battlefield. Just like the military of the Principality of Montenegro, after testing the gun, they are very satisfied with the performance of this rifle. After seeing the horrible ammunition consumption, there is no meaning to purchase.


    You said that the hit rate is high? That''s right, the enemy has a maximum of two or three rounds per minute. You can make seven or eight rounds per minute. Your chance of hitting the enemy is naturally higher. This is normal.


    However, this hit rate is not increased by two or three times, only only 20-30%. This is still unaccustomed to using the enemy just now. If you adapt, you may continue to decline.


    On the surface it seems nothing, if you consider how many bullets can kill an enemy, you will find that you can''t afford it.


    In the era of the rifle, on average, each enemy killed a double-digit bullet; in the era of the rifle, it increased to four digits.


    There is no way to shoot the gun. The era is over. Everyone is crawling on the ground and it is more difficult to hit the enemy. The emergence of trenches and machine guns in the later period exacerbated the consumption of ammunition.


    In the era of semi-automatic rifles, it has risen to five digits; further, the number of units used for hair is too large, and it is more appropriate to use tons for units.


    ...


    Sofia Theater


    A Sardinian officer said indignantly, "General, the Russians are still biting us, what do we do now?"


    All the British military information was leaked to the Russians, and they dared to continue to attack here, it was simply bullying.


    Mantua gritted his teeth and said, "Now we can''t retreat. This has something to do with our honor, but also the glory of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    You also do not want to return to the military court in the name of a defeated general. Now we must not be the first to lose our position.


    Now that the Russians are bullying too much, give them a hard lesson and let the Russians know that we are not bullying.


    Tell the soldiers that our salary is still in the hands of the British, and now if we run, we will be busy this time. If anyone dares to run away, I''ll kick him now. "


    "Yes, general!" The young officer replied immediately.


    Mantua added reassuredly: "Wait a moment and release the news in private, saying that the British will soon be unable to stand, and when their line of defense collapses, we will retreat immediately."


    Facts have proven that once the Sardinian army fights, it still has combat effectiveness. The so-called casualties are heavy, it depends on what the standard is.


    There were several casualties. They could also add two or three zeros at the back, and the return would be heavy.


    If anyone pays attention to the casualty reports that the Sardinian army submitted to the coalition, they will find that their casualty rate is close to one fifth.


    The British believe this report, because the casualties of the British army are not too far away from this data. The British themselves have never doubted themselves.


    Faced with a sudden outbreak of the Sardinian army, the Russians found that this soft persimmon was not easy to pinch.


    Fitzroy Somerset decided to test whether the information above was true. After all, the Bulgarians provided too much information to them, and it is not surprising that there are Bulgarians in the enemy forces opposite.


    ...


    As soon as the Russians started, Montes was going mad at the news of the war he had just received. Suddenly a bombardment sounded, and the shells were accurately fired at their artillery positions.


    If it is only one place, it may be said to be luck, because all the artillery positions fell, and all were patronized.


    This is not a play, after the artillery position fell bad, the military supplies warehouse was baptized again.


    Even if the distance is long, the Russian artillery hits a low rate, but after such a bombardment, they also suffered heavy losses.


    The shelling was completed, and the Russian army accurately found their weak points and launched the most violent offensive.


    Montes knew that a traitor had leaked information, but that was it, and he could only call for reinforcements. Even if the accounts are to be calculated after the fall, it will block the Russians.


    "How long has Oliver''s stupid arrived at the front?" Montes asked again.


    The attendant replied nervously: "Major Oliver reports that they have just recovered Plovdiv from the guerrillas and are expected to arrive in Sofia within a week."


    More than 120 kilometers of road, no problem for a week. The normal marching speed of the British army is only 20-30 kilometers per day, and it is forgiven for some guerrillas to attack more slowly now.


    Montes ordered: "Order that stupid guy to speed me up. I have to reach the front line within three days, otherwise the military law will be engaged!"


    "Yes, Commander!" The attendant responded immediately.


    Montes reluctantly instructed: "Wait a minute, tell the idiot, first send half of the troops lightly and rush over, and put the heavy supplies in the troops behind, so as to speed up."


    The Russians are playing stud. This is both a risk and an opportunity. As long as the reinforcements can arrive, the coalition can still defeat.


    Otherwise Montes would have run away. The Sardinians don''t want to continue to fight, and they can find ways to make the British scapegoats. How can Montes not let the Sardinians be the scapegoat?


    He is the commander of the coalition, and he wants more ways to pit people.


    Now the British and Ottoman forces are jointly released, bearing the main pressure on the battlefield. As long as he gives up some positions and hands them to the Sardinian and Ottoman forces for joint defense, it is estimated that the Russians can penetrate the line of defense in less than a day.


    Montes still wanted military merit. If he lost Sofia, even if his allies helped him to carry the blame, his commander would be hard to blame, leaving a permanent stain.


    ...


    Oliver is still capable, but only for the first time on the battlefield, no experience caused a series of failures.


    Before Montess'' order arrived, he had already speeded up his march, but the road along the way was too pitted.


    As an area of ??activity for Bulgarian guerrillas, how could it not disrupt traffic? They were marching while building roads, and by the way had to deal with cold guns that did not know where they came from.


    Occasionally there are unexpected landmines. This was sponsored by Franz. Originally, they were worried about the defeat of the Russian army, so they prepared a batch in advance to stop the pursuit.


    I did not expect that the coalition forces were constantly infatuated, and one by one did not want to make efforts to let the allies pick up the bargains, they just lost their advantages.


    The Russians looked down on these earthen bombs and gave them to the Bulgarian guerrillas. Now it''s Oliver''s turn to have a headache.


    These mines are the simplest to bury. It is very simple to clear mines. The only thing that is needed is time.


    There is no good way, but stupid way of thinking. The British drove the animals to the minefield, and the marching speed was inevitably delayed.


    ...


    On January 2, 1853, the Bulgarian guerrillas suddenly attacked the back of the British position, and the coalition was in chaos. At this critical moment, the Sardinian Sasha ran away, and Montes''s painstaking defense line broke.


    There is no way, the troop strength is really insufficient, Montes did not have enough troop strength to prevent the Bulgarian guerrillas that may appear behind him, and was caught by surprise.


    The worst part is that at this time, the reinforcements were less than 15 kilometers away from the front. If the Sardinian army doesn''t run, they will do their best to help, but they can still reach the reinforcements.


    Obviously, Mantua did not hesitate with the Russians to the end, and would not hesitate to run. Anyway, the British defense line fell behind, and this responsibility cannot be blamed on them.


    Even in order to avoid condemnation, Mantua abducted some British soldiers to run along.


    This run killed Montes. As a defeated general, he is not far away from the days of going to the military court. If he can go back alive, he will inevitably have to go.


    Oliver, who rushed all the way to the march, became the second unlucky man. He came over exhausted and lost no matter how hard he arrived at the last minute. As a result, he immediately encountered a Russian encounter with the Russians.


    There is no accident. The few people on the battlefield will always suffer. Oliver did not carry a cannon in time to catch up.


    After a bitter battle, Oliver successfully led his troops off the road, and by the way rescued a bunch of British soldiers who had fallen apart. Finally, his efforts were not wasted.


    The Russians were also trapped, and the soldiers did not have the strength to continue the pursuit. Seeing this, Fitzroy Somerset naturally chose to accept it when he saw it.


    Montessori has long considered this issue. Unfortunately, the city was tortured by the Ottomans too much, and the fortifications were long gone.


    The people in the city gritted their teeth against the coalition, relying on the city to fight street fighting with the Russians, and they were the first to fall into the people''s war.


    Moreover, the efficiency of the Ottoman government is too low, and the supplies hoarded in Sofia are not enough for the coalition to consume for a month. If they dare to sit in a lonely city, they will wait for the entire army to be destroyed!


    Now that the General Assembly battle has been carried out, the strength of the coalition forces is already very tense. Don''t expect someone to come and rescue them.


    Even if it is to recruit troops from the country, it is too late. After the defeat of the battle, the coalition forces scrambled to run.


    It is impossible to wipe out a dozen-kilometer-long front, and Russia just tore a section of the coalition''s defense line.


    If it weren''t for the rescue of more soldiers leaving, Oliver would not have to rush over to meet the Russians in an encounter, they would run away and the Russians would never chase them.


    After half a year, the two sides invested nearly 200,000 troops in the battle, which ended with a fierce victory for the Russians.


    Looking at the casualty report, Fitzroy Summers can responsibly say: He has successfully completed the task of the Tsarist government, and he has really achieved victory regardless of casualties.


    The total casualties before and after totaled up to 67,000, the Russian soldiers basically changed again, including 26,000 people killed (including the unsaved wounded).


    Even if there is a continuous supply of supplementary forces in the rear, the Russian army is now disabled and urgently needs to be repaired. In the final battle, it is clear that the combat effectiveness of the Russian army has declined.


    At such a high price, the record obtained was: defeated 100,000 coalition forces, killed 34,000 coalition soldiers, captured 25,000 coalition forces, including up to 11,000 coalition wounded.


    Judging from the casualties on both sides, it was the Russian talent pair that defeated this time. If it were not for the outbreak of the Bulgarian guerrillas, the outcome of this battle would be unknown.


    In order to look good, Fitzroy Somerset still swallowed the record of the Bulgarian guerrillas and ignored their casualties.


    Of course, in order for the Bulgarians to continue to give him his life, Fitzroy Somerset gave them credit for the country, emphasizing that Bulgarian guerrillas delayed the enemy''s reinforcements and made outstanding contributions to the victory of the war.


    Then there was no more, and that alone was enough to get the Tsarist government to agree to the conditions he had promised before.


    Originally, the Tsarist government was about to annex Bulgaria. St. Petersburg also worried that these guerrillas would become an obstacle. Now that it can collect them, how could Nicholas I refuse?


    Regardless of the losses of both sides, it cannot affect the historical status of this battle, which was recognized by historians as the turning point of the second Bulgarian battle.


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 Chapter 207： How Deserters Are Made

    After the battle in Sofia ended, Montes, who had escaped a calamity, was summoned by the London government to return home, waiting for him to take a day trip to the military court, this time the British were shamed.


    Although Montes repeatedly explained that the defeat of the war caused by the betrayal had no effect.


    If you lose, you lose. Even if they tactically caused more casualties to the Russians, but everyone knows that this battle, the coalition side lost.


    The culprit was the failure of the British to defend the line of defense, allowing the Russians to break through. The incident of being pinched by guerrillas before and after everyone decisively ignored it, and the British were embarrassed to mention it.


    The successful rescue of Oliver was promoted to the commander of the British Army. Promotion was originally a good thing, but Major Oliver was not happy.


    He still knows himself. The so-called rescue achievements are all excuses. If it is not for the deep background, he would be hard to blame for the failure of this war.


    Had it not been for his so-called bait plan, attempting to wipe out the guerrillas in an all-round way, the reinforcements would be stationed in various places in advance, and the main force of the guerrillas would not have been able to assemble to attack from behind, this battle actually killed him.


    This kind of thing fools the domestic bureaucrats and fools the soldiers, but they can''t blind the officers on the front line.


    In this case, can he be convinced by his role as expeditionary commander?


    "Have our injuries been counted?" Oliver asked.


    The bearded middle-aged officer replied: "It''s just a part of the expeditionary army''s 3rd Army. A total of 6,876 people were killed, missing or captured, and 2,847 were injured.


    The Expeditionary Forces Corps 1 and 2 Corps are still counting casualties. At present, we have collected 11,621 troops, including 924 wounded, and it is said that some of them were retreated to the Macedonian region with the Sardinians. "


    This is not just a heavy loss, the Expeditionary Force has been maimed. Did not return to the team for half a month, the chances of being able to return to the team are very low.


    There is no other way. When we lost our battle and ran for our lives, everyone was rushing around, who cares what direction and direction.


    With the defeat of the Sofia Campaign, the entire southwest of Bulgaria was a Russian territory. How many people can escape the pursuit of the Russians and Bulgarian guerrillas is unknown.


    In this era of poor communication, the soldiers did not speak the language, and even if they had escaped, it was very difficult for them to find their way home.


    If the sense of direction is not strong, it is not impossible to run directly.


    Oliver patted his head. Now that 80,000 British expeditionary forces have hit, there are more than 30,000 people left in his hands. Even if he and the Sardinians run to Macedonia, it will not exceed 40,000.


    What''s more important is the lack of morale and morale of the army. For a long time, these soldiers have been fighting hard, even if they have just arrived in the Third Army.


    If the British combat effectiveness was 10 before, now there are only 5 left. Without half a year of trimming, combat effectiveness cannot be restored at all.


    But the battle is still going to be fought, the French have asked them to build a line of defense to prevent the enemy from coming from the west.


    If possible, Oliver didn''t mind retreating all the way back to fight a Constantinople defense. Fighting in the coastal areas, they can get naval fire support, and it is easier to gain advantage.


    Obviously, this is impossible, and apart from the Ottoman opinions, the coalition forces and the Russians are still fighting hard in the Sliven area and cannot withdraw at all.


    A blind retreat is likely to become a defeat, and the consequences will be serious.


    Oliver said solemnly: "In any case, we must now block the Russians in Kazanlak and the old Zagora, otherwise the coalition will fail this time.


    The London government has issued a death order, and we must not fail the battle because of our reasons.


    I have requested reinforcements from the country, and the cabinet government has promised that at least 50,000 reinforcements will arrive in two months.


    After the war in Sofia, the Russians also suffered heavy casualties. They also need time to repair. They should not launch a major offensive in the next two months. "


    A young military officer questioned: "Hi Commander, IMHO, even if the Russians launch a tentative attack, I may not be able to stop it.


    On the way back, we lost all our artillery. One-third of the soldiers now do n¡¯t even have a rifle. Without repairs, the troops would not have any combat power at all. "


    This is not nonsense. If a main division of the Russian army comes over at this time, more than 30,000 British troops will continue to run.


    Oliver glared at him and said, "Colonel Ferhu, you have to worry about it. The loss of weapons and equipment has been supplemented in China, and it can be made up for up to half a month.


    The morale of the army depends on everyone''s efforts. Now we will not have new combat missions, just do a good job of detention and wait for reinforcements to arrive. "


    Passive or not, Oliver can''t care less. He knew that if he now relied on the fortifications to defend, soldiers could still play a part of their combat effectiveness. If you take the initiative, you have to write a book-"How the Deserter Was Born."


    ...


    Kraljevo, Serbia


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn encountered a major problem in the third battalion of the fourth division of the newly-incorporated seventh division of Austria. A large number of soldiers collapsed in his defense zone.


    A young officer, about 22 to 23 years old, whispered, "Lieutenant Colonel, the British sent a representative."


    Haydn said lightly, "Invite him in."


    The situation is a bit special now. Austria remained neutral during the war between Britain and Russia, but Austria was an ally with the Russians and was still fighting the British ally Ottoman Empire.


    This complicated international relationship made Colonel Haydn very embarrassed. If this is the Austrian territory, then as a neutral country to disarm the British and return to their country after the war.


    Unfortunately, Serbia''s sovereignty still belongs to the Ottoman Empire. If the British did not cooperate, Colonel Haydn would not know whether to disarm them forcibly or to deport them.


    Not long after, a somewhat embarrassed British officer came in, and Colonel Haydn said, "Good to see you, Colonel Daniel. What do you need to drink?"


    Colonel Daniel replied politely: "Thank you, the coffee is just fine, it would be better to order some pastries."


    It can be seen that his stomach has protested again, and the sound of "Grumbling" is reminding him that it is time to eat.


    Colonel Haydn shrugged and said, "Sorry, I don''t have pastries here, but I still have bread, canned food, and beef jerky. Would you like some more?"


    This is the battlefield, and while in Kraljevo, the Austrian army is not luxurious enough to serve pastries.


    Colonel Daniel said lively: "Just bread and cans."


    When they escaped, they were all hungry beef jerky, and now they are about to vomit, and it is good to have bread at this time.


    Colonel Haydn ordered: "The guards make a cup of coffee for Colonel Daniel, get a piece of bread and two cans."


    Both men are soldiers, and exchanges between soldiers have always been straight.


    After a pause, Colonel Haydn stated the conditions: "Colonel Daniel, you have two options:


    Or, in accordance with international practice, as a third party neutral state, we will disarm you. The latter issue will be communicated by the London government and Vienna, and you will be repatriated after the war.


    Either you leave now, for the friendship between the two countries, I can pretend that I have seen nothing. You are now leaving from the Kosovo region, and it is too late to intersect from the Macedonian region. "


    He did not want to clash with the British at this time. There are a lot of British soldiers entering the Kraljevo area. If it is not handled in time, it is likely to cause trouble.


    Colonel Daniel replied without hesitation: "We chose the first one. The Russians have already occupied Kosovo and our path has been cut off.


    We agree to be disarmed, but you must provide us with status-matched treatment and guarantee that we can only be returned to our country after the war. "


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn was a little bit crying when he heard Daniel open his eyes and talk nonsense. He finally understood why such a person would stray into the Kraljevo area.


    What''s wrong with this, it just came over intentionally.


    This war lasted for almost a year, and the British were in the war for more than half a year. After fighting for such a long time, the troops have not been rotated. It is natural for everyone to be more war exhausted.


    The treatment of British Army soldiers in this era is not high. If you look at the logistics supply, you will know that if they have a status, the bureaucracy of the logistics department will not dare to mess with it.


    Compared with the navy, they are raised by the queen mother, and they are paid less than one third of the navy soldiers. This differential treatment naturally inspired their dissatisfaction.


    Now that everyone''s war exhaustion is high, it is natural to find a way to escape this war. When deserters are not desirable in the first place, this is subject to military law.


    With the defeat of the Sofia campaign, their chance came. This time it was defeated across the board, and it was definitely about to escape.


    If you run back, you will inevitably go to the battlefield later. When the Russians surrendered, the bears had a bad reputation this time, and they were afraid of being slaughtered.


    What''s more, when the prisoners of war said that it was not glorious to go out, the bears were enemies, and they had no chance to surrender even for treatment.


    At this time, smart people thought of a way, ran to a neutral country to be disarmed, and then waited for repatriation after the war.


    You can avoid war without worrying about being liquidated at home. It is normal to panic on the battlefield, and who knows that the Austrians occupied Serbia?


    Anyway, the London government did not send a document to inform them. Everyone can pretend that they don''t know, they can infer that it was a normal retreat and then entered the Austrian territory by mistake.


    The bureaucrats of the London government must recognize that this is in compliance with the rules. They rely on this set of mechanical rules to safeguard their own interests. Naturally, it cannot be easily broken.


    In fact, not only did the British do this, but some people in the Sardinian army followed, but only because of their hatred against Austria, not many people came over.


    As to whether it will cause trouble to the London government or affect British-Olympic relations, this is beyond their consideration.


    Anyway, the Austrians must treat them deliciously and deliciously. This is a bargaining chip with the London government.


    In order to be more persuasive, they also found a step, insisting that the Russians had occupied Kosovo and cut off their way back.


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn thought for a while and said, "Yes, but all British soldiers must sign the agreement.


    Make sure that you entered Kraljevo by mistake. Because the Russians cut off their way home, you lost your logistical supplies and asked us for help. "


    After changing the speech, everyone''s face was taken care of. I also changed the disarmament argument. In the future, Britain and Austria will not have conflicts because of this issue.


    Colonel Daniel complained: "No problem, then Colonel Haydn please provide us with supplies as soon as possible. We have not eaten a ton of normal rice for several days along the way."


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn asked, "Yes, how many of you are there, and I will send someone to send you a batch of supplies right away."


    Colonel Daniel replied: "A total of 1,531 people, including 426 Sardinian soldiers, must enjoy the same treatment, and there are 62 wounded, who need to be treated.


    There should still be some troops behind, this number may continue to increase in the future, you better prepare some more supplies. "


    This is not an individual who fled, it is just that the officer took the soldiers to run collectively, and also ran so fresh and refined.


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn nodded and ordered people to prepare supplies. In any case, let''s stabilize these British soldiers first.


    Lieutenant Colonel Haydn has no opinion on Daniel''s request for morale, and the London government will pay for them anyway.


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 Chapter 208： Just wait for the pit

    Vienna


    Affected by the failure of the Sofia Campaign, the Austrian government''s negotiations with Ottoman have achieved phased results, but only some details are still under negotiation.


    Franz didn''t care much about the outcome of the negotiations. Even if the two countries signed an agreement, the possibility of cashing in the future was less than one-third.


    The international situation is ever-changing, and the results of the Near East War will directly affect Austria''s gains. In terms of interests, the Russians'' victory is certainly the best choice.


    Not only can they be rushed ahead to pull hatred and share the pressure of Austria; but it will not let the Russians really soar into the sky and lose their restrictions.


    Army Secretary Prince Wendy Schgrez said with a strange look: "His Majesty, a report from the Serbian front has sent a team of British soldiers by mistake and we have been disarmed."


    Franz asked puzzledly, "Isn''t the Near East War going so far, isn''t it in the middle of Kosovo?"


    This stray deviation is too great. Even if the Sofia campaign fails, the Kosovo region is controlled by the Ottomans, and they can ask the local government to send a guide.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez handed the battle report over, and Franz glanced over and finally understood why he looked so weird.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "This is also a good thing. We have another small chip in our hands. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified the British and asked them to send someone to discuss the return of these people."


    There is no doubt that these people will certainly be detained until after the war, and the British are now notified simply by telling them that there are a number of British officers and men in Austria.


    Now these people are useless. After the escalation of the Near East War and the news that the frontline British army suffered heavy casualties returned to the country, after the sensation, the London government had to pay attention to these soldiers.


    Franz admired everyone who came up with the solution.


    This is a genius. They are deserters. Others are fortunate to run and hide in Tibet. After the war, they were worried that they would not be able to return to their home after being liquidated.


    They are also deserters, and they will be delicious in Austria until the end of the war. Salaries and benefits will not be missing from the London government. They will be taken back after the war.


    Fortunately, there are not many such talents. Otherwise, thousands of British soldiers will run to Austria to eat and drink, and the London government will vomit blood.


    As for the Sardinian army that had been here for a while, Franz ignored it directly. This was normal operation, and no brains ran over, indicating that they are still the Sardinian kingdom and not Italy.


    ...


    Metternich said with a smile on his face: "His Majesty, the visit of the Prime Minister Felix to Berlin failed, and the Kingdom of Prussia rejected the proposal to rebuild the Holy Roman Alliance.


    In order to avoid condemnation in public opinion, the Frederick-William IV was very cunning and chose to procrastinate and announced in a high-profile respect for the choice of the German people.


    The Prime Minister Felix proposed a referendum, but he was flatly rejected again. It seems that the Prussians are about to do something. "


    Not afraid of Prussians doing things, the most feared thing is that Prussians do not do things. If the Holy Roman Empire was rebuilt in the name of a referendum, it would be Franz.


    The elected emperor looks good. In fact, it has fallen a few grades in nature. It is not paramount. Since it can be elected naturally, it can be abolished, which is even worse than the system of emperor election.


    Regardless of whether it is good or bad for the country, it is absolutely catastrophic for the royal family. Unless there is no other way out, no other emperor is willing to accept such an elected throne.


    At least Franz won''t accept it. There are many families in Germany who are eligible for election. Even if they win once, they can change hands next time. Then the emperor and the tenure president are just a nominal gap.


    Not only is Franz unacceptable, nor is the Austrian government accepting it. If Austria cannot control the Holy Roman Empire, then what good is it to rebuild the Empire?


    The Prussians were worried that Austria would limit them with this empire, but they did not know that Austria was also worried about not being able to control the empire.


    Out of interest, once the empire is unified, the embarrassing situation of Prussia in the German region will change immediately, and the small state parliament supports them against Austria.


    Of course this kind of support can only be secretly. On the bright side, it is impossible for everyone to stand up against the central government. Most of these states will balance politics, that is, the central government with Austria as the core and the Prussian kingdom Pie, keep a delicate balance.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl said indefinitely: "It is somewhat surprising that the Prussians did not stand up and carry the banner of opposition. Could it be that they expected the small states to come out and oppose us?"


    Under the influence of nationalists, reunification has now been accepted by many people. If you oppose national reunification, you will undoubtedly pull hatred.


    Of course, the strength of nationalist blocs is still small, which can affect the government''s position, but cannot influence government decision-making.


    If, after two or three decades, Austria re-offers the banner of "Reconstruction of the Holy Spirit-Peaceful Reunification", it is likely that it will indeed succeed.


    "It''s not clear. Someone has to be the leader anyway, otherwise this plan will be successful. At that time, the Prussian government will have to pay more if it wants to oppose it.


    Now let''s see which unlucky eggs are fooled by them. Whoever stands out against them will be hostile to nationalists in the future. "Mettne analyzes


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Better can be Bavaria. We need the Bavarian government to stand up against it. This is the option that suits us."


    Metternich analyzed: "Your Majesty, if Bavaria is to be recruited, we must also push one in person. It is estimated that the Prussians also want to push the Kingdom of Bavaria as a leading bird.


    As the third largest country in the Federation, only their influence is large enough to enable everyone to respond collectively.


    If the Bavarian government wants the support of the small states, then this is an opportunity. If successful, they will become the leader of the small states of Germany. "


    ...


    The Austrian government is discussing how to bring the Kingdom of Bavaria into the pit. St. Petersburg, which is thousands of miles away, is also discussing the strategy of the Tsar.


    The battle of Sofia is over, and the second Bulgarian battle has entered a new phase. At this time, they have two alternatives:


    Either concentrate their forces on the Sliven area, or occupy Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Greece.


    Chancellor of the Treasury Astanley Rhodes proposed: "His Majesty, first attack the Kelisven region, clear the obstacles to Constantinople, and in a rush to capture Constantinople, Britain and France will have to retire."


    This is a quick and decisive play. Financially speaking, it is the least expensive way to win the war.


    The prerequisite is to be able to win. If you lose, it is natural to rest, and high returns are accompanied by high risks.


    Foreign Minister Karl Vossel objected: "No, now the Sofia campaign has just ended, and the frontline troops urgently need to be refurbished. At this time, another major decisive battle is underway, and the frontline is under too much pressure.


    It is better to start with the weak areas of the enemy, and take Kosovo, Macedonia, and Thrace to the occupation first, unite Montenegro and Greece, and detour from the enemy''s flanks.


    Although these speeds are a little slower, they can fight against the wind, just to exercise the recruits'' eggs, so that the troops can restore their combat effectiveness as soon as possible. "


    Watching the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister finish their words, the Secretary of the Army embarrassed to find that he had nothing to say.


    Who do you support? This problem is not easy to handle. Before the implementation, who knows which strategy is more reliable, Ivanovich is theoretically feasible from a professional perspective.


    In fact, the circuitous war encirclement looks wonderful. It is estimated that logistics can drag people to death. Can''t expect Montenegro and Greece to provide logistics?


    Otherwise, while occupying these places, the Russian army must also be stationed to ensure smooth logistics and transportation lines.


    Immediately sent a decisive battle, Ivanovic also knows that this is too difficult. The frontline troops are already tired, and if they do n¡¯t repair their combat effectiveness, they wo n¡¯t be able to guarantee it.


    After hesitating, Secretary of the Army Ivanovich analyzed from a professional perspective: "His Majesty, the War Department proposed to mobilize new troops in the past, replace some of the traumatized troops, and retreat them to the Danube River for repair as a whole Army reserve.


    Immediately after the change of defense, the enemy was decisively battled. Now the British Expeditionary Force is also seriously injured. We only need two main divisions to kill them.


    Now we have to fight against the enemy. Whoever can strengthen the front line faster will win the battle. "


    There is no doubt that no one supports him. Ivanovic is very dissatisfied with the practice of two amateur players acting as professionals, but he can''t afford two big brothers.


    Nicholas I was a soldier. Regardless of military literacy, he still knew the basic common sense. He naturally understood that Ivanovic''s proposal was more reliable than the previous two.


    "Drop out five divisions in the Lviv region, replace the troops participating in the Sofia campaign, and mobilize eight divisions in the Moscow region to replace Slovin''s frontline army with heavy losses.


    Order the troops in the Ukrainian region to prevent the enemy from landing, especially the Crimean peninsula, and do not let the enemy get into the air. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Ivanovic replied.


    The benefits of having more soldiers were manifested at this time, and the Russians could mobilize reinforcements in the shortest possible time.


    Unfortunately, this benefit is a bit pale on the battlefield. Poor transportation restricts the speed at which the Russians can move their troops.


    The battle in Sofia ended for more than half a month, at which time the tsarist government made a decision, and a lot of time has been wasted. It will be more than a month after these troops reach the front.


    Anyway, the Russians still passed the Sofia battle. The Ottoman Empire''s rule on the Balkans became shaky, at which time the Sudanese government had no power to reinforce the front line.


    This means that the good life of the French is over, and the Ottoman Empire lost more than 300,000 in half a year. Now the Sudanese government is anxious to deal with the Greeks who have entered Thrace, and it has no supplementary power.


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier discovered for the first time that the Ottoman Empire was still so important. The quantity of cannon fodder was insufficient, and the French Expeditionary Force had to stand on its own.


    The war of attrition is not fun, and it is necessary to destroy a regiment almost every day. This loss is not so easy to bear. The Ottoman cannon fodder was standing in front of them, and they didn''t feel anything, they knew it was great now.


    Menshkov was totally a deadly game, launching a big attack every three to five, and both sides were mournful in the battle.


    The 170,000 French Expeditionary Forces now have less than 100,000 combat power. The rest were not all dead, nor were they all wounded, but because the army was disabled and the system was forced to be withdrawn.


    In fact, the French army''s losses were similar to those of the British, with more than 40,000 casualties, but most of their soldiers could afford losses of this magnitude.


    France has provided them with two supplementary troops, with a total number of 48,000, and the total number of French troops has not decreased. Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier still has experience, knowing that letting the troops take turns on the battlefield, did not use a force to death.


    Even so, grass-roots battalion- and company-level troops are often defeated. This is a matter of no means. The enemy''s round of attacks will often be reimbursed for a round of attacks.


    In this respect, the British are far behind. Of course, this is the difference between a land power country and a sea power country. Even when Napoleon III was purging his dissidents, he did not make small moves on these issues.


    Therefore, the fighting has continued to the present, and the French still have their strengths. If they can be repaired for a month or two and let them rebuild the lost system, they can return to the peak.


    Time is a bruise. The Russians obviously will not give them this opportunity. Although the casualties of the Russians are not small, the gray animals are flickering.


    In the face of the promising future promised by Menshekov, the Russian soldiers took up the courage and went to the battlefield again. This was incomparable to the British and French armies.


    The furry serf soldiers are basically illiterate with simple minds. They only need to promise them freedom and land, and these people can die for their lives on the battlefield.


    With the change of British and French soldiers, no one would be reasonable. Everyone has learned well, and this little trick cannot seduce them. The most important thing is that everyone knows that there is no land in the country to send.


    Take the land of the colony, and aren''t you afraid of being shot at? Those ghost places, you can buy the land of a farm for one pound. Do you want everyone to die?


    If you are not good, you must find a way to fool. Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier''s decisive sacrifice of Russian and French hatred encourages everyone''s morale. It was ok at first, but the effect is not obvious now.


    If anyone pays attention, you will find that the French army is retreating one after another, and it seems that it is already preparing to run.


    Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier was bitter. This battle was of great importance and related to the reputation of the boss Napoleon III. Therefore, he must not lose.


    Even if it pays a heavy price, a nominal victory is fine. Since he can''t afford to lose, he naturally has to consider the way forward. In case it is really not desirable, he must throw the pot!


    Of course, it is better to win the war, and how much you lose still has some influence. At this time Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier had regretted it. He had known that the British were so crap, and he recklessly set off with the Russians at the beginning.


    A terrible victory with both losses is also a victory.


    Moreover, the boss wanted to clear away his dissidents and destroy the forces loyal to the Orleans dynasty in the army. Even if he went back to defeat, it would be a great achievement.


    It was just that Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier had no conscience and was reluctant to allow so many French boys to be buried, so he chose the safest method of play, which turned into an attrition war.


    The Russians were more resilient on the battlefield than the coalition, and then the French suffered.


    I missed the timing of the decisive battle, and now even if I want a reckless wave, the state of the French army is mostly dry. Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier didn''t want to be a stepping stone for the Russians, making their reputation as the world''s first army power stronger.


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    The defeat on the frontline has exacerbated the infighting of the London government, coupled with the political scandal some time ago, Prime Minister John Russell was forced to resign.


    The Whigs lost in the new general election, and the Peel and Conservatives formed a cabinet. George Hamilton-Gordon entered the arena of history.


    The new government and the new weather, the most important thing for the George Hamilton-Gordon administration is the Near East War.


    Retreat is not possible, which is related to Britain''s international status. Now is the age of Britain and Russia. If the London government retreats at this time, it is to recognize the Russians, which is equivalent to recognizing the Russians'' world supremacy.


    Not to mention the terrible loss of interest and the spiritual blows that the British people cannot accept.


    As the leader of the anti-war, George Hamilton Gordon understood the difficulties of John Russell, this is a war that has to be fought.


    No matter how big the casualties, you have to fight. If the expansion of the Russians is not curbed now, the future cost of the British Empire will be even greater.


    10 Downing Street


    "You, it''s our turn to clean up this mess. The situation on the Balkan battlefield is very unfavorable to us. According to the battle report sent from the front, the coalition may fail at any time.


    The question now is whether we should continue to develop the second front, or the third front. George George Gordon asked


    It can be seen that the heart of Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon is not calm, and the wrinkles in his brows have betrayed his inner anxiety.


    Secretary of the Navy James Graham replied: "His Prime Minister, strategically, there is no problem in opening the second front in the Crimea.


    The strength of the Russians is limited by their domestic traffic, which restricts the release of power. Because of the long-term preparations, Russian talents are capable of supporting both the Caucasus and the Balkans.


    In fact, in the Balkan battlefield, the Russians were heavily dependent on Austria''s logistical supplies, otherwise they would have been unable to move.


    If we open up new fronts, we will soon exceed the limits of the Russians. Even if we can''t completely win on the battlefield, we can consume them.


    Now that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is over, we can launch an attack at any time. If necessary, we can turn all the Ukrainian coasts and the Crimean Peninsula into battlefields, leaving the Russians tired. "


    The cabinet was re-elected, but the top of the government has not changed much, and the war-related Ministers of the Army and Navy have remained in office.


    It is not surprising that the Secretary of the Navy supports this plan. If the second front cannot be opened, how can the importance of the Navy be reflected?


    The struggle for rights is everywhere, and it is impossible to compete with the world. Although the Royal Navy has the absolute advantage and suppresses the army, they also run out from time to time to sense presence.


    "It is possible to open up a second front, but the situation on the Crimean Peninsula is a bit complicated. The island''s climate and the domestic gap are somewhat large. If you take the initiative to launch an offensive, non-combat reductions will be very serious.


    It would be better to land on the Ukrainian coast first, cut off the Crimean Peninsula''s connection with the mainland from the back, and trap the Russian army on the island. Secretary of the Army Stanley proposed


    "Mr. Stanley, isn''t the main force of this attack French?" Navy Secretary James Graham asked


    ...


    The dispute over the offensive route has become a dispute over the dominance of the Army and Navy.


    It turns out that there are more bull forks in the British Navy than in the Army, so the result of this battle for dominance is self-evident.


    Paris


    Napoleon III could not bear it for a long time, but he could not afford to lose politically in this war; he could not afford to lose in France.


    Received a notice from the British, the French government made the decision as quickly as possible, sending 200,000 troops to launch the Crimean War.


    After some consultations, on February 12, 1853, Britain and France reached an agreement and sent 300,000 troops together to open a second front in the Crimea.


    At this time, the war on the Balkans had come to an end. Under the attack of the Russians regardless of casualties, the coalition forces were still unable to defend the Sliven area.


    Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier successfully backed the Ottomans back on the surface. On the surface, it appeared that the Russians broke through the Ottoman defense and then completed the encapsulation.


    Seeing that the situation was gone, on February 14, 1853, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier ordered the French army to break through, and the prepared French army easily broke the Russian siege.


    They were running smoothly, and the coalition forces were suffering. The Ottoman army should not be said. It was directly betrayed. Less than 30,000 troops ran out after the war.


    The British were also shot in tragedy. They were busy reorganizing the army to restore combat effectiveness. As a result, the bears came from behind and were fleeing without a shot.


    When counting the losses, Major Oliver was directly speechless. The failure of this battle was indeed irrelevant to them, but the losses on the battlefield were terrible.


    Needless to say, the commander of his expeditionary force has been downgraded. He can barely be regarded as a division commander. Anyway, he has retained more than 9,000 troops, hasn''t he?


    The rest is broken up. Only God knows how many of these people were killed, how many were captured, and how many were lost.


    Constantinople General Command


    Oliver growled aggressively: "Pelissier, you **** better give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise the British Empire will not give up!"


    Of course, it is impossible to give up. The British Expeditionary Force suffered such a heavy loss. If there is not even one statement, how can it be explained to the country?


    "General Oliver, calm down first. The position was suddenly attacked by the enemy, and we were caught in the encirclement of the enemy. We were not able to inform you at all." Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier forcibly explained


    "Miscellaneous, such an excuse to fool the children! Even if the Russians break through the line of defense, they will not be able to complete the circuitous encroachment immediately. You have no time to send someone to inform you?


    If it weren''t for you to take us as dead ghosts, I am afraid that the French army would not be able to withdraw so completely! Major General Oliver sneered


    "I''m afraid we can''t blame us. The 50,000 reinforcements promised by your government should arrive twenty days ago, and there is no shadow now. If this army had not been postponed, this battle would have been impossible to lose.


    Now that you have come to this stage, you can hardly blame it. It was the error message you provided that directly misled the military deployment of the coalition forces and caused this failure. Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier goes head-to-head


    ...


    Who can''t shake the pot? At this critical moment, the dead friend must be dead, and the Russian army can''t be pursued without the rear of the coalition forces. Can the French army withdraw so completely?


    If the notice is really given, the British will run away. The part of the Russian army they blocked came from the flanks, and the French army could not be wiped out.


    Even if the French army hangs up, with enemy troops in front and chasing troops, it can run half of the troops, which is God''s blessing.


    It''s much better now, but the French army only took out more than 20,000 casualties and took out the main force.


    With the cover of the navy''s firepower, these French troops can defend Constantinople. In the interests of the French, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier''s decision was correct.


    The sequelae are quite serious. Apart from the Sardinians who have been paddling, the main force of the coalition forces on the Balkan Peninsula is the French.


    The Ottoman Empire became the biggest loser and lost all his pants. After receiving the news, Abdul Mejd I was stunned.


    The Ottoman government has nowhere to go, they are different from Oliver, and there is no British Empire behind them.


    Now that the Balkans is the French, it is anxious that Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier will also kill people. Do you still expect the Sudanese government to succeed?


    Whether they like it or not, this gangster is guilty. As long as the French keep Constantinople, the London government will acquiesce in this result.


    Interests are always more important than the truth. Even if the blood is pitted, the Sudanese government has to continue to adhere to the French.


    The Ottoman Empire''s fiscal revenue above the seventh floor comes from the Balkan Peninsula, and most of the industry is gathered around Constantinople. (Istanbul area)


    Without the Balkans, the strength of the Ottoman Empire is not comparable to that of Sweden and Belgium. This consequence cannot be sustained by the Sudanese government.


    ...


    Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier''s approach was a military success, but politically it caused endless troubles for the Paris government.


    Of course, Napoleon III himself was willing to face this kind of trouble. The harm of the two is the least. International political troubles affect French interests; it is better than losing on the battlefield and shaking his own foundation of rule.


    After eating a long meal and a long war, Major General Oliver now admires his predecessor''s foresight very much. He now firmly opposes joint action with the French.


    The London government was also dissatisfied with the French''s approach and put political pressure on Napoleon III to ask them to give an explanation.


    With the British taking the lead, the Ottoman Empire naturally followed suit. Under pressure from allies, Napoleon III made concessions.


    On the next battlefield in the Balkans, the French army independently assumed the responsibility of blocking the Russians and guarding Constantinople; the British and Sardinians were responsible for handling Greece and Montenegro; the Ottomans suffered the most damage, and they were able to paddle their waters to appease them.


    There is no doubt that this is the British who bears 50% of the bulk of the war, France and Ottoman each share 25%, and the British consortium will not provide the loan business.


    The clear division of operational tasks resolved the internal contradictions of the coalition forces, and at the same time cast a shadow on the upcoming Crimean war.


    ...


    In just over two months, the Prime Minister Felix traveled to more than 20 German states and has now come to Frankfurt, the seat of the federal parliament.


    After so long diplomatic efforts, Prime Minister Felix still has something to gain. At least several free cities have declared their support for the "Holy Roman Empire."


    It''s no surprise that these free cities are the areas most affected by nationalism, and their governments themselves are most affected by public opinion.


    The remaining states either objected or hesitated. In short, everyone is a smart person, and they are all looking for excuses to delay, and no one is stupidly opposed to the German regional unification.


    The Kingdom of Prussia was not idle either, and their representatives often arrived one step ahead of Felix, communicating with governments in advance, and jointly opposing the reconstruction of the "Shen Luo".


    The situation at the high level is not clear to the people. Most Germans are optimistic about peaceful reunification, and the reason is very simple-no state government has directly opposed it.


    The people are free to express their opinions, but the state government is afraid to speak indiscriminately. It cannot be said that because "Shen Luo" is not reliable, unification by force can make the German regions truly merge?


    Austria has been preparing for so long, Franz did not dare to raise the banner of unity of force, let alone these small state governments.


    As the object of unification, it is too late to oppose it. How can it be supported? Even in order to protect their own interests, they could not block the road to rebuild Shen Luo.


    In the unlikely event that reunification is inevitable, rebuilding the Shinra is the path that is in their best interest, so the attitudes of most German rulers are complex.


    If you want to oppose the reconstruction of Shinra, you can''t say it directly. You can only expect someone to be a bird and disrupt Austria''s plan.


    Up to now, the slogan "Reconstructing the God Luo" has been ringing in every corner of the German region. Every time Felix arrives, he will be warmly welcomed by the local people.


    If this continues, Felix is ??likely to be the "Father of the Sun" by future generations, and the reputation of the Butcher Prime Minister will no longer be called.


    At this moment, he has become the spokesman for pacifism, and in the future, he may become a blood-stained prime minister. Anyway, Franz will not come out to grab the limelight.


    Huyou is not easy, especially Huyo a group of old foxes. Felix has continuously promised various interest groups to unify the various benefits afterwards, and from time to time, we must answer everyone''s questions.


    Brag to the capitalists the benefits of the big market, assure the nobles that everyone''s interests will not be damaged, and sell the nationalist dream to the nationalists ...


    In short, one word-blowing, whether they believe it or not, or whether it can be cashed, Prime Minister Felix has been blowing it all the way.


    To quote a line: "Every politician is a good salesman."


    Blowing dry mouth, in fact, only brings down the resistance of everyone.


    Most people still choose to be neutral, and they can accept the reconstruction of the Shinra. If they want to contribute, they will avoid talking.


    Everyone is the one who does n¡¯t see the hare and the hawk. Do n¡¯t expect them to invest until they see the benefits.


    As a result, Felix was satisfied. Originally I just wanted them to be neutral, but now I can fool some supporters, and I have already made money.


    The focus of this public relations is the South German region, which is the region with the greatest influence in Austria. There are also many communities of interest. He attracts these talents is his real goal.


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 Chapter 210： No return

    Munich


    Since learning of Felix''s Deutsche Journey and placing his last stop in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Maximilian I has not slept well.


    The previous state can play Tai Chi and delay time. As the last state, what can they do?


    There is no doubt that all states hope that Bavaria can stand up and stop Austria''s actions. As the leader of the small states, Bavaria cannot escape.


    Especially after Maxime I took office, the three-legged strategy pursued by Bavaria pushed Bavaria to the corner.


    The relationship between the Kingdom of Prussia and everyone was estranged. Frederick William IV pretended to be confused and without pressure, and he was not afraid to offend anyway.


    Bavaria is different. Since we want to be the leading brothers of the small states, we must now take the lead. Whether it is to support Austria''s plan or oppose Austria, it is better than pretending to be an ostrich.


    Maximilian I said cautiously, "Dear Felix, it won''t be long before we arrive in Munich. There is not much time left for us. Today we have to make a choice."


    This was the price that had to be paid for diplomatic mistakes before. The Prussians had flickered before, throwing out a three-point German strategy, which had offended many small states.


    At this time, the Bavarian government either turned to Austria and set up the Holy Roman Group together as one of the minority shareholders.


    Either, stop Austria''s plan and voice the hearts of many German states to regain their support. Anyway, what maintains state relations is interest. As long as the interests are consistent, everyone is a friend.


    Bavarian Prime Minister Auguste analyzed: "His Majesty, the plan to stop the Austrians is easy, but the consequences are very serious.


    First of all, we will offend Austria fiercely, and then it will be difficult to restore the friendly relations between the two countries. Second, the domestic people have a difficult time, and now most people want the peaceful reunification of the German region.


    Although we all know that the German region cannot be truly unified, as people who close the door in person, we will certainly be condemned by public opinion. "


    Auguste was aware of the danger, and after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrians created the German Federal Parliament in order to prevent the French invasion.


    Unexpectedly, the French had settled down for decades, and Austria''s efforts were futile. Now that the French are armed, Bavaria''s western front is no longer safe enough.


    At this time, we do not have a good relationship with the Austrians in the east. Maybe when the disaster will come, who will let Maximi I faint after the succession?


    The ambition needs strength to support. The three-legged standing in the German region is what Britain, France and Russia expect most. International support is not lacking. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Bavaria has limited strength and cannot implement the plan.


    Theoretically, the Kingdom of Bavaria is twice as powerful, and with the support of the powers, it is almost possible to work hard.


    Now Maximilian I is working too early, and lacks his own strength. After losing the support of many small states, their right to speak in the Federation has become dispensable.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Bazel objected: "Prime Minister, these pressures can resist the past. Once the conditions of Austria are accepted, the Holy Roman Empire is resurrected.


    This time is different from the past. Now nationalism has been awakened. The central government is no longer an optional rubber stamp. They can use public opinion to oppress us.


    Austria is originally the largest state in the German region. Whether it is population, territory, or even economy, they are almost the same as all of our states.


    They got the right of the central government, and when there was righteousness in hand, we had to give in.


    Maybe at the beginning, it is just a unified currency and abolition of tariffs, it seems that we do not have to pay much.


    But after a long time, you will find that the army''s command power, financial power, and diplomatic power will fall into the hands of the central government. We are at most a highly autonomous government. "


    This will happen sooner or later, and any central government will find a way to collect power.


    Many German states are not monolithic, such as those free cities, they do not mind becoming a highly autonomous region, which is a good thing for capitalists.


    Most small states can also make concessions much larger. In their opinion, they are a chicken right, which is indeed a tangible benefit for large states.


    In this respect, the loss of the royal family is the largest. There is an emperor above, and it is no longer paramount. If certain policies are not welcomed by the people, they can go to the central government to complain.


    Between the internal and external attacks, it will not be long before the royal family''s power is left. Even the cabinet government will slowly degenerate into a provincial government, and its power will decline significantly.


    Therefore, the bureaucratic blocs of the states are firmly opposed.


    Prime Minister Auguste shook his head and said, "Mr. Bazel, I think you have misunderstood. I just object to standing out against Austria, not to say that we will support them.


    Do not want to see so many people reappear in the Holy Roman Empire, do we have to jump out and pull hatred? Why do we all get it together?


    Our current position should be consistent with that of most states. If no one is against the Austrian plan, we are not against it.


    All state governments will be dragged down, either everyone will oppose the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire, or everyone will return to the era of the Empire. "


    "The Prime Minister, I am afraid it is not so easy. Now all the German states want us to take the lead, and even the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia want us to stand up against it.


    It is impossible to confuse fear, at least in diplomacy we cannot explain it. Barkhouse, Foreign Secretary


    Simply put, even if Bavaria wants to flinch, many bosses are forcing them to rush forward. Regarding the opinions of the powers as toilet paper, the Bavarian government is not so bullish.


    Maximilian frowned. Why did the Austrians make things happen, and everyone put pressure on them, not just bullying the persimmon.


    The Prussian kingdom did not want to get ahead, and pushed the Kingdom of Bavaria forward; Britain and France could not scare Austria, nor could it influence the decision of the Prussian government, and they arrested them.


    The Russians pushed them out to oppose it simply to trouble Austria and delay the reunification of allies.


    All these factors put the Bavarian government at the forefront. In the face of diplomatic pressure, even the fiercely opposed Prime Minister Auguste had to admit it.


    With the support of the great powers, the Kingdom of Bavaria can maintain its status in the Federation. In essence, they are only a small country with comprehensive national strength and Belgium.


    But a small country is a small country with a small population and a lack of people, and has to rely on the big country to survive.


    This is why Maximilian I wanted to integrate many small German states. Only by bringing these small states together can they be a middle country and have the ability to independence.


    As long as the middle countries have developed well, it will be a small power, just like the Kingdom of Prussia now, with the power of the middle countries, it has crossed the threshold of the powers.


    In order to do this, Bavaria must first receive the support of the great powers. Without Britain, France, and Russia to suppress Austria and Prussia, where does Bavaria have the opportunity to integrate many small German states?


    At the time of the big collision, Maximilian I also proposed a small German plan with Bavaria as the core. Unfortunately, even the Bavarian people lacked interest.


    The reason is very simple-it is too small and does not meet everyone''s "big country dream" expectations.


    As long as it is a nation that has been spread over ancestors and has a great country dream, how can the German people not have it? Since it is a big country dream, it must be large enough, which is why Austria is now popular.


    The new version of the Holy Roman Empire is really big enough. Once it is established, it will exceed 1.1 million square kilometers. It will surpass the next door neighbor, the French, in every respect.


    The contradiction between Germany and France was the result of hundreds of years of death between the Habsburg dynasty and the French. The Franco-Prussian war in history is just a continuation of this contradiction.


    Beyond the French, it also contains the special feelings of the Germans. This is why, after the Franco-Prussian War, Prussia could integrate the loose German states.


    Everyone''s vanity was satisfied, national pride appeared, and a sense of national identity also rose, and then Germany changed from a regional noun to a country.


    Maximi I sneered and said, "Since everyone wants Bavaria and Austria as enemies, we can only go on.


    This is also an opportunity. As long as we stand up against Austria, we can get the support of the great powers, and then the integration of the states in the German region is no longer a dream.


    Britain, France and Russia do not want to see the emergence of a giant German empire. Our plan is in their interests, and with their support, the possibility of ultimate success is very high. "


    His arms were not over his thighs, and Maximi I pinched his nose to recognize it. He was still thinking about a better future, but he didn''t know that he had set foot on the road of no return.


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 Chapter 211： The time is right

    On March 16, 1853, Prime Minister Felix arrived in Munich. After a week of negotiations, he ended in failure.


    The Bavarian government clearly opposed the reconstruction of the Shinra Empire, and Felix''s diplomatic efforts failed.


    Under pressure from public opinion, the Bavarian government proposed to reopen the federal parliament on March 27 to decide whether to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire.


    On March 28, Prime Minister Felix also spoke at the University of Munich, publicly responding to the Bavarian government.


    "I have a dream that in my lifetime I can see the reunification of the German region. It is the real German national unity, not the nominally listed German Federation. The Federation is a joke.


    Today is a bad day, the Bavarian government closed the door to the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire, and all our efforts failed.


    It seems my dream still has a long way to go. If I don''t see it, I hope you can continue to do so. As the elite in the German region, this is your responsibility and obligation.


    We all know that rebuilding Shinra is the best option for reunification in Germany. This is the only way to achieve national unification in a short time.


    Many German states have been divided for a long time and have formed their own systems. This determines that it will be difficult to achieve real reunification, which cannot be accomplished overnight.


    Let the federal parliament vote? In fact, we all know that this is not a small number of activities that obey the majority, nor is it a game for children to play house.


    The reconstruction of Shen Luo must have the support of all the nations. If anyone does not agree, we will barely merge an empire, and it will eventually break down due to the contradictions.


    Everyone knows the consequences of coercion. Switzerland is independent, Belgium is independent, the Netherlands is independent, and Luxembourg is also independent. This is their own choice. For historical reasons, we do not need to study today.


    Now if we do not do well, a new wave of independence will emerge again. Do not doubt that there are already international forces planning to split Germany, and even they are colluding with forces within Germany.


    Therefore, I had to be cautious, for fear of making a mistake and becoming a German sinner.


    A unified German empire must be an empire that everyone agrees on. If this is not possible, then this is only a federation, not an empire.


    I know that many people oppose the reconstruction of Shenluo because they feel that the empire is too loose, the local government has too much power, and the central government has too little power. Such a system does not meet everyone''s appetite.


    However, one thing you should pay attention to is that if you want to get the approval of all the people, you must not bleed, at least not too much blood.


    If because of the unification of the civil war, everyone''s blood will flow into a river, can they still sit together peacefully after the war?


    The answer is no. Under the guidance of a caring person, this hatred will soon take root and sprout, and eventually it will split.


    ... "


    Felix entered the state and started the mouth gun mode.


    The officials of the Bavarian government below were already angry, but they were not easy to attack. Diplomatic etiquette was still needed. Although Felix was blasting, he did not call the Bavarian government by name.


    If they stand up to stop the speech, isn''t that a sign of guilty conscience?


    Moreover, the emotions of the students have been mobilized. At this time to stimulate it, God knows whether there will be a second-year teenager calling for revolution.


    This is not without precedent. More than 90% of the revolutions in Europe were screamed casually by the middle and second youths, and then started blindly.


    For example, the February Revolution in France, the March Revolution in Vienna, the March Revolution in Berlin, and so on. These revolutions were not well-organized in advance. When they screamed on the blood, everyone followed the story blindly.


    Since the Bavarian government''s decision, they have stepped up their vigilance and guarded against secondary school children''s disorder.


    For example, there are now more than three-digit police officers at the University of Munich. Its beautiful name is to protect the safety of Prime Minister Felix. In fact, this is also monitoring the people he contacts.


    You must know that Prime Minister Felix is ??now the most unstable factor in the Kingdom of Bavaria and his status is too high. The Bavarian government can only expect him to get out soon.


    The government hates him and the people welcome him, and most Bavarians respect the pacifist Austrian Prime Minister.


    About an hour later, Felix stopped speaking and entered the interactive communication session.


    A young student said excitedly, "Dear Prime Minister Felix, how can I guarantee that the Holy Roman Empire can treat every state fairly?"


    This kind of question, Felix has answered many times along the way, he repeated again:


    "The problem is very simple. It depends on the system and a fair system. I don''t believe in the so-called rule of man, because people are selfish, and they are inherently inclined to solve problems.


    This system will be jointly developed by all the states, and will be publicized throughout the country, and everyone will judge whether it is fair. "


    The nonsense mode was turned on, applause rang out from the court, and officials accompanying the Bavarian government closed their eyes, seemingly to be invisible.


    Another young student asked inquisitively: "Sir Prime Minister, does this perfect system exist?"


    Felix replied without hesitation: "It doesn''t exist!"


    Ignoring the uproar at the scene, he continued: "There is no perfect system in the world. The system that looks beautiful today may be outdated by tomorrow. What we can do is to constantly update the system to make it more suitable for us. .


    From the origin of human society, the earliest tribal civilizations, the matriarchal clan, then the patrilineal system, and then entered the era of slavery. The earliest nations appeared ...


    This series of social changes are all self-repairing and improving the social system. In our opinion today, the current system is more advanced than in the past.


    But in fact, if our ancestors adopted the current advanced formulation, the German nation has become history, even in history books.


    Is this a system issue? Obviously not!


    Social productivity determines the production system, so don''t let others blame the decay and backwardness of the social system in the past, at least at the time, those systems were in line with needs. "


    Deviation, there is no way everyone''s thinking is too active, the problem is too ridiculous, Felix had to lead away, to control the rhythm as much as possible.


    ...


    "Prime Minister, after the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, Austria will become the new central government. Is this unfair to other states?"


    The questioning of a young student brought the subject back again.


    "You are wrong. The central government is jointly formed by the states. If Austria serves as the central government, who can this central government command?


    As for fairness, I think it can only be guaranteed by a notarized constitution. The powers of speech of big states and small states are definitely not the same. If they have to be the same, they are actually unfair to the big states.


    True fairness is treated equally, not privileged. My ideal Holy Roman Empire is a world without privileges.


    You can get as much as you contribute to this country. This return can be money or social status.


    In other words, it is to open the door to high society, although this door may only open a small gap. Prime Minister Felix continued to flicker.


    True, false, and true, instead, made his speech more convincing.


    Publicly revealed the cruelty of the society, and no state has any privileges, but the gap in individual social status still exists.


    This mode of speech was the result of painstaking research by the Austrian government staff. It is necessary to be able to mobilize the emotions of the people without letting it get out of control.


    This degree is not easy to grasp. In the event of fanatical nationalism, Austria will not be able to eat.


    ...


    Because the Bavarian government was too vigilant, in addition to giving a few speeches, Prime Minister Felix was on his way home.


    There is no doubt that this diplomatic operation has failed. Except for a few German states that have expressed support for the reconstruction of Shinra, most of the rest are implicitly opposed.


    Especially after the Bavarian government publicly expressed its opposition, the German region set off a wave of attacks on the Holy Roman Empire.


    Of course, governments of all countries have not turned black history. Local governments ¡¯confrontation with the central government is also a taint to them. It is an absolute political error and cannot be brought up.


    Vienna


    After hearing from Felix, Franz found that the situation in the German region was more complicated than he thought.


    Most of the German people have a head in their heads. Once they have identified the things, it is difficult to pull them back.


    This means that they must be convinced. If they cannot get their approval, the unification of Germany can be said to be dreaming.


    One operation is not good, and it is likely to end up as Felix''s speech-the wave of independence broke out.


    "Her Majesty, nationalism in the German region is developing very fast. If national emotions are being provoked now, we still hope to achieve unity by political means." Prime Minister Felix proposed


    Perhaps it is too deep into the play, now Felix is ??really considering the issue of unifying Germany by political means.


    Franz shook his head and said: "This is impossible to succeed. If we really get the Holy Roman Empire out, Britain, France and Russia may soon be on a truce and turn around and look for our mischief."


    With the unification of the German region, the European hegemony of the Russians disappeared, the French continental hegemony dream was broken, and the British''s continental balance policy was bankrupt.


    This is a conflict of core interests, which is related to their future development and survival. In order to avoid this situation, they will definitely take action, in case.


    Even if Britain, France, and Russia are now unable to engage in diplomatic relations in the Near East, in fact, the secret contacts between the three governments have never been broken.


    Franz is sure that Britain and France no longer want to fight. If not, they will be forced to ride a tiger and they will most likely compromise with the Russians.


    Now they want to compromise, provided that the Russians make concessions, otherwise the country cannot explain.


    Does the Tsarist government want to continue fighting? the answer is negative. The cruelty of the war has awakened many people, and they are equally vulnerable.


    Concessions are simple, but difficult to do! Once the tsarist government makes compromises, internal contradictions will break out, and Nicholas I naturally wants to fight a beautiful battle.


    Now Constantinople is in sight. As long as he wins the fortress city, all the crisis of the Tsarist government will be resolved, and he will become the greatest Tsarist in Russian history.


    As for other benefits, the Black Sea Fleet is dead. Even if they enter the Mediterranean Sea, they cannot rely on swimming?


    Annexation of the Ottoman Empire? Fighting also requires money. The Russians have this military strength, but they do not have the matching financial resources.


    They can even interfere in the German region while fighting. With the Kingdom of Prussia, as long as Britain, France and Russia roared a few throats, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved again.


    Pointed out by Franz, Felix was awake immediately. The Shinra Empire is still far from the real empire. Without external threats, problems can be solved slowly. The problem now is collusion.


    ...


    Metternich said, "Your Majesty, the time is now ripe for the next step."


    Franz nodded, indicating the default.


    Austria has not been strong enough to start a fight without a word. If there is no reason that can be accepted by everyone, then it will be cheaper for the Prussians.


    Just political disagreement does not constitute a cause of war. Now it is necessary to add a fire to give the Bavarian government a final historical characterization.


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 Chapter 212： Excuse of war

    With Franz''s order, Bavaria became lively.


    Prime Minister Felix''s speech in Munich still has a role. Most of the younger generations in Bavaria have been tricked, one by one thinking about how the German region should be unified.


    That thought went wrong. Based on their social experience, they cannot consider the issue at all, and it is very easy to go to extremes when looking at the issue.


    If no one has the rhythm, then it''s OK, but how could Franz, who had been prepared, give up this opportunity?


    Experts and scholars have jumped out to express their opinions, criticizing the Bavarian government authorities for their own interests, which is destroying the unity of the German region.


    In the eyes of most people, rebuilding Shenluo is not the best choice, but it is the most suitable choice. When the road to peaceful reunification is blocked, only military reunification is left.


    Some people may be eager to make a contribution in the war, but this is definitely not a civil war.


    Affected by Prime Minister Felix''s speech, these self-proclaimed elite students couldn''t bear it. They thought they should do something for the unification of the country and couldn''t watch the government mess.


    Demonstrations, such a meaningful activity, are regarded as the best way to make their own voice.


    Everyone is an intellectual. Even in the procession, you can find the legal basis. The previous king Ludwig gave a speech before abdicating, and it became a banner for everyone.


    (Under the influence of the Revolution, Ludwig abdicated. In order to win the hearts of the people, he publicly stated that the royal family would work for the unification of the German region.)


    Maximilian II had a headache and the political bomb detonated. Even if there is no such thing as immutable ancestral family law in Europe, the remarks before the abdication of the old king also have political effect.


    Now everyone wants the king to come out and give an explanation. Since the royal family is committed to the unification of the German region, how can the current government run counter to it and explain it?


    It wasn''t just the king who was questioned, the Cabinet Minister was also questioned by the nation. Everyone''s attitude is very clear. It is OK to oppose the establishment of Shen Luo, but you must come up with a German unified plan?


    Whether it is feasible or not, at least it should be able to persuade everyone in theory and gain the approval of most people.


    Maximilian II asked anxiously: "What are you doing now, the people outside are waiting for us to answer?"


    They are not unprepared, but the previous emergency plans were all used to deal with some trouble. The question is, do these people make trouble?


    The quality of the crowds participating in this demonstration was much higher than usual. It was not just workers and students, but also middle class, capitalists, sociologists, and nobles.


    The breadth of coverage covers all groups in the Bavarian Kingdom. Even if the Bavarian government suspects that this is organized, they have no evidence in their hands and dare not act rashly.


    Not long after the Great Revolution, everyone was worried and did not dare to make trouble, for fear of causing social unrest.


    Prime Minister Auguste replied: "Your Majesty, the best way now is to come up with a unified German plan to convince the people as much as possible."


    In fact, in the entire German region, the governments of various states are preparing their own unified plans. Since they are opposed to the reconstruction of Shinra, there must be new substitutes.


    Otherwise, as Felix slammed, "If you don''t do anything all day, you will know to oppose it".


    "Prime Minister, what''s your idea?" Maximilian II asked


    Auguste replied, "Your Majesty, we can change our previous plan and change the plans of the three domestic cabinets.


    The reason is still the same: there are too many states in the German region. If everyone participates in decision-making together, there will be quarrels every day.


    The best option is to replace many small states with Bavaria, forming a balance between the central government and Prussia, Austria, and jointly dominating this empire.


    Of course, this proposal is definitely impossible to obtain the support of other states, but it is feasible to convince the nationals, Bavaria can get the greatest benefits.


    As long as the Austrians can accept the formation of three domestic cabinets, we support the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire. "


    After hesitating, Maximilian II made up his mind and said, "Okay, just do that."


    This will offend small states, but the two powers will be the least. Offending these small states is nothing more than protesting. If you don''t give an explanation to the domestic people, it will affect the basis of rule.


    Since the support of the powers, the Bavarian government has become much more courageous. If Puao wasn''t too strong, they would all want to unite many small German states by force.


    Moreover, this time the Bavarian government has taken the initiative for everyone and shattered the Austrian plan for the Holy Roman. Even if the slogan is overdone now, everyone is understandable.


    ...


    On March 4, 1853, Britain and France ignited the Crimean War, disrupting the Russian deployment as soon as they shot.


    The British strategy is not wrong, the Tsarist government is really tired. After a new front was added, the logistical supplies of Russian troops on the Balkans fell to Austria.


    To the surprise of the coalition forces, the Russian army engaged in the Crimean War not only had a low combat effectiveness, but even its weapons and equipment were so bad that it could be regarded as a Hanako army.


    There is no way, and the tsarist government is helpless. Most of the Russian elite troops filled the Balkan battlefield, or they went to the Caucasus battlefield, and the rest were second-line troops or reserve forces.


    Insufficient training, weapons and equipment were not enough. As soon as the fighting broke out, the Russians naturally suffered a big loss. Had it not been for the terrain and climate of the Crimean War, and the coalition forces that had not adapted, the two sides would now have won.


    Vienna


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl Shensheng said: "Your Majesty, the Russians applied for a loan again from us, and the tsarist government''s bond sales were cold in the market, and most investors were worried that they would default.


    Franz was too lazy to talk about the Russians, and his credibility was so bad that there was no one. Even if collateral is taken out, investors are worried about their default.


    This is not unfounded. Mao Xiong has a precedent. Ordinary debts can be settled, even with collateralized debt, they can also make excuses to settle accounts.


    For example, if the mine is mortgaged, they can levy a mess of taxes specifically for the mine, forcing investors to exit on their own.


    For example, if the tax is mortgaged, the creditor will collect it by himself, provided that you can collect it.


    ...


    The ancestors did the evil, and now it is Nicholas I''s turn. There are too many **** lessons, and now the capital market is still scared of them.


    Even if Nicholas I was struggling to restore credibility, it would not help. Without generations of effort, their credit is hardly acceptable to the market.


    Look at the European countries issuing banknotes, but they still know that they are directly using gold and silver as their currency. Not only is there a lack of credibility in the international market, but even the domestic capital market doubts the credibility of the Czar government.


    Franz did not hesitate to say: "Tell the Russians that our finances are also very difficult and we are unable to provide them with huge loans, and they are recommended to try it in the capital markets of neutral countries."


    He was afraid. The Russians had lent 200 million dongs from Austria, including government loans of 130 million dongs and private loans of 72 million dongs. Franz Royal Bank issued a huge loan of 5 million dongs.


    Of course, government loans are ultra-low interest rates. Private loans naturally follow the rules of the market. When encountering such a credible business partner as the Tsar government, the monthly interest rate is less than 0.7%.


    After deducting the messy fees, the interest paid by the Russians has actually exceeded the monthly interest rate of 1%.


    Don''t think this is usury. Even with such interest, there are very few consortia willing to lend money to the Russians.


    High risk corresponds to high yield. If it were not for the money to be used only in Austria, these loans would not be approved at all.


    Some private loans have other additional conditions, such as designating the money to buy a company''s products, or for example ...


    Naturally, the Tsarist government was keen to find the Austrian government for a loan. Not to mention the high interest rate on private loans, there are still a lot of restrictions, and the Tsarist government can''t stand it.


    Even with the Russians'' hands, Franz didn''t dare to imprint his tickets, who knows when the Near East War will end? What if I get ahead of time?


    By then, Austria has not accumulated enough capital, the economic crisis has broken out, and the Russians who have obtained loans may also become dipsy.


    In front of interests, we should be prepared for. Basically, the Russians must input a certain amount of gold and silver into Austria, which can ensure that currency depreciation does not occur, so Franz dare to lend.


    Franz acknowledged that he was a conservative and knew nothing about economic issues. However, the state is different from the enterprise. What the state needs is steady development, not rapid explosion.


    Metternich said, "Your Majesty, at this time, we need to stabilize the Russians. We can help them sell a batch of bonds in an emergency. The summer tax is coming soon, and the Russians should be able to get back their blood.


    The Bavarian government is dead on its own, and now it only takes time to ferment, as long as our people push one hand, they are finished. "


    It was not easy to pit the Bavarian government. Austria made a lot of huge pits waiting for them to jump, and in the end they were mostly avoided.


    For example: The Bavarian government suppressed the protesters, and Austria could use the Bavarian government to persecute nationalists in an attempt to split the German region and intervene.


    You don''t even need to declare war, the Austrian army can appear on the streets of Munich, or even be welcomed in.


    Obviously, the Bavarian government is not stupid, even if it does not know that Austria wants to do something to them, it also knows that the suppression of force will shake the foundation of rule.


    As a result, the pit did not jump, and they dug themselves and buried themselves. On the surface, it doesn''t seem to offend these small states, they just shout slogans at home anyway.


    But Austria''s contribution is different. The governments of these states can calm down, but the people can''t calm down.


    According to the Austrian plan, they are also one of the shareholders of Shinra, and they are the owners of the country; according to the Bavarian plan, they become shareholders and are shareholders in name, but they are not eligible to participate in decision-making. Deprived.


    In this case, they are not surprised that they are not angry. As long as they are angry, when Austria starts against Bavaria, they will object, and the opposition of ordinary people will undoubtedly make these small state governments hesitate.


    As long as they did not send troops to help in the first place, the Bavarian Kingdom would not be able to carry the first wave, which later caused the established fact that Austria annexed Bavaria. It was too late for everyone to join together.


    Without the Kingdom of Bavaria, these small states would have to face Austria directly. Their strength is limited and they do not have the strength to fight against Austria. The morale is dissipated, and the later problems are easy to handle.


    These small states like Germany look inconspicuous, and if united, their strength will not be weak.


    Three or four hundred thousand troops can still be taken out, plus a Prussian kingdom. If it cannot be broken quickly, once it has reached an impasse, this plan will fail.


    Therefore, political camouflage is very important. It doesn''t matter if the governments are fumbled over. As long as they hesitate and let Austria destroy Bavaria, the overall situation is set.


    On the surface, the Austrian government is now dominated by the peaceful reunification party, and the opposition to the German reunification is closely behind. As for the voice of advocating the unification of the German region by force, it cannot be heard at all.


    Politically, the Austrian government has no incentive to take military action, and it does not have the conditions to make such a decision.


    To some extent, the politician''s political stance will affect the country''s decision-making. Just like Lincoln, who advocated the abolition of slavery, was elected, the American civil war was detonated.


    If the Austrian government is on the stage, all states in the German region will be vigilant, just as everyone is now vigilant against the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Even if their strength is not as good as Austria, but their prime minister is of military origin, a standard hard-liner, the feeling for everyone is a threat.


    Franz said kindly: "Well, help the Russians to withstand this wave first, and then they should collect war taxes again. Presumably, the Tsarist government will not be short of money this year."


    War tax is a unique tax in Europe. Prior to modern times, monarchs initiated war funding, usually from war tax.


    There is also a war tax in Austria, but Franz will not collect it as a last resort. You can''t defeat the war if you collect the money, otherwise it will be very serious.


    Marshal Radsky reminded: "Your Majesty, it is time to create an excuse for war. It is sufficient to divide and disintegrate the German state at this stage. It will be too late to come again."


    Franz thought about it and said, "Let''s do it according to plan!"


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 Chapter 213： Puppet thief

    Since Prime Minister Felix''s visit to Germany, the issue of reunification has been hot on the media. As if not talking about this topic one day, it will be eliminated by this world.


    Especially after the failure of Felix''s Bavarian trip, the impact was even greater, and German nationalism was naturally disappointed.


    Regardless of whether they agree with the Shen Luo Empire, they have to admit that this is the plan most likely to achieve unity in the German region.


    When the unified plan of the Bavarian government emerged, it was immediately passed on to all parts of Germany and caused a sensation.


    Austria is naturally dismissive, and three-legged standing also depends on strength. Although the Kingdom of Prussia is only a medium-sized country, the force of the people has reached the level of the great powers, and barely still has this qualification.


    But what about Bavaria? Why do they achieve equal status, do they rely on representing many small states? Who agreed?


    If their strength is close to that of Prussia, then there is no need to say that a three-legged stand is inevitable. Austria does not have to go west, and it is enough to operate the Balkans honestly.


    The Prussian kingdom also does not buy it, and its three-legged political system has no advantage. Both the little German plan and the North-South German plan are in their interest better than this plan.


    The two great powers simply laughed at their dissatisfaction, at best the ridicule of the Bavarian government in their newspapers.


    The small states in the German region have fried the pan, and are thus represented. Do we agree?


    As soon as he was led by the newspaper, public opinion exploded. All kinds of sprays appeared, as if they didn''t scold Bavaria, they felt uncomfortable.


    The Rhine Daily directly came with an article "Bavarian Ambitions" and also published the strategic plan for the Bavarian government to annex German states. The steps are detailed as if they were real.


    Really and falsely, no one cares about this. Anyway, everyone thinks this is true. Otherwise, how can there be so many cabinets in the German state?


    If these states cannot be annexed, why should they represent them in the empire?


    It wasn''t long before someone broke out of a plan to split Germany and Italy by collaborating with Britain, France, and Russia in an attempt to kick Austria and Prussia out.


    This is true because the British and French did make this proposal, and the Bavarian government was willing to accept it. Just before it had time to start, they were stabbed to death in the cradle by Austria and Prussia.


    Even the Bavarian government has secretly supported this theory. It''s just that the influence is too small to occupy the mainstream in the Kingdom of Bavaria, let alone promote it.


    Now that the media turned out to be nonsense, newspapers that do not process art, are you sorry to say that you are a journalist?


    Franz admitted that he had paid for it. Without the Austrian government, so many newspapers in the German region would not have been so neatly black in Bavaria.


    Of course, there must be a relationship between the Bavarian government''s decision-making mistakes this time, and they attach great importance to the support of the powers.


    This is a common problem in small countries. It must be seen by the powers of the powers, and it will inevitably be affected by the accumulation of time.


    People are ambitious, and Maximilian II is no exception. Playing a balance between Austria and Prussia every day is a boring time.


    As soon as the three countries, Britain, France, and Russia agitated, such ambitions could not be held up. Theoretically, the Bavarian plan is not without possibility. If history does not change, the three-point German plan is likely to become a reality.


    It''s just that the diplomatic operation is more difficult, and the Bavarian kingdom needs to be open a little, at least 200,000 elite divisions.


    As long as the attack on the Kingdom of Prussia succeeded after Prussia defeated Austria, the Bavarian strategy was successful, and the success rate was a bit scary.


    Anyway, Britain, France, and Russia will support them. As long as this wave of reckless wins is victory, the strategy of a small country is to gamble. How dare you gamble to counterattack?


    Now the odds of success are even lower. Austria has not started a road to defeat. Its overall strength is at least two Bavarias higher than in the same period in history, which is completely incomparable.


    No matter whether there is an opportunity or not, dreams must always exist. As if Franz wanted to unify the entire German region?


    Because it was really impossible to do so, I had to take the second step and execute the S¨¹d German plan, and the difficulty was instantly reduced to a controllable range.


    Even the implementation of the South German strategy has been split. The first step was to win Bavaria. If this is done, then talk about the rest. Nothing can be done for nothing.


    This strategy of Bavarian distribution has also appeared, and it has appeared in the newspapers.


    The first step is to create an excuse to join Prussia, Britain, France, and Russia to kick Austria out of the German Federation;


    In the second step, the United Kingdom, France, and Russia kicked Prussia out of the German Federation;


    third step,¡­¡­


    No matter how **** these plans are, everyone is still angry. Isn''t the plan of the Bavarian government insulting everyone''s IQ?


    Even Maximilian II was furious. He dared to swear to God in the conscience of heaven and earth. Such a second plan definitely had nothing to do with him.


    Of course, this Bavarian government doesn''t matter. Even if you have this idea, everyone just thinks about it in your dreams. Who dares to let this content appear on paper?


    And even if it ¡¯s being arranged, what''s more reliable? The first step was to force Austria out of the hands of the great powers, which was impossible.


    The Prussians didn''t have to say that they definitely wanted to see Austria get out. The question is who doesn''t know that the British and French PK fur bears have played a real fire. Why can Bavaria unite them?


    There must be at least common interests, right? For example, Austria has committed public anger and met with common resistance from everyone. But hasn''t this happened yet?


    Could Bavaria and Prussia bring Austria out? It is estimated that as soon as this plan is put forward, the Austrians will become furious.


    Does anyone believe in such a secondary 2 plan? The answer is: yes, and many more.


    At least Franz believed, and so did the Austrian government. On April 11, 1853, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a diplomatic note to the Bavarian government, warning the Bavarian government not to play with fire.


    The public opinion is uproar, but most people still support it. After all, Austria is only a diplomatic word to warn it, and it is still very defensive to many small German states.


    If it ¡¯s really different, it ¡¯s not enough for many people to change their mindset.


    Franz was a good-tempered emperor, and he would not be angry and thrive, but he added a note to the comment behind the excuse of war.


    Immediately after receiving the warning, the Bavarian government clarified that the above situation was stigmatizing and that they had absolutely no plan to split Germany.


    After the vignette, the third wave of public opinion building ended and the fourth wave of public opinion building began.


    In May, the new hot topic in the German region became "How to unify the German region."


    This topic is very sensitive. Governments of various countries are silent, but the people are talking about it. The most lost Shenraists are the first to be eliminated.


    The Bavarian government has acted as a potbacker and has become a target of scolding. Of course, in Maximilian II''s view, this is worthwhile. Despite being scolded a lot, it is worth the money.


    The United Kingdom, France, and Russia have all publicly issued diplomatic statements, attacking the reconstruction of Shinra as an unstable factor that disrupts European balance, and warned Austria not to play with fire.


    Then, Franz didn''t bother to look at them, and he just threw these notes into a corner, and it was all over.


    The Bavarian government has been highly praised by the powers. If it is not the conflict between Britain, France and Russia, they will all end up in person to help Bavaria achieve its strategic goals.


    It is estimated that Maximilian II did not believe this, and diplomatic rhetoric was just enough to listen. This is just that the big powers are cheering them up. If they really believe, then they are ready to cry!


    On the surface, the Bavarian kingdom had an advantage in this political game. Austria had just threatened them and was immediately warned by the powers.


    Comparing all the schemes together, everyone found that they were the first to get out of the game but they were most likely to succeed. The opportunity for the performance of the second and middle-aged boys came.


    "When the door to peace is closed, force will be the only option, and Germany will eventually be unified."


    When this slogan was called out, it quickly spread across the German region. They didn''t know what this meant, so they shouted.


    A lot of people were frightened in a moment, especially many small state governments. They were most worried about Wutong Germany.


    The interests of everyone in the reconstruction of Shenluo are still guaranteed. Once it becomes a united nation by force, there is no doubt that they are the part that is unified.


    The unification of the country through bloodshed naturally kills them, the reactionaries who undermine the unification of the country. The fireworks in Germany are becoming more and more intense.


    It was time for Franz to wait, the mass foundation was already in place, the blood of the masses was ignited, and everyone reluctantly accepted the reality of unifying Germany by force.


    At this time, it cannot be delayed, the blood of the people cannot continue, and when they calm down, then everything is too late.


    The hardliners within the Austrian government began to rise. On June 1, 1853, Prime Minister Felix delivered an iron curtain speech at the Vienna National Assembly.


    "After our efforts over the past few days, our plan to use peaceful means to unify the Germans ended in failure under the collusion of the national thief and the foreign thief.


    But Germany will eventually be unified, which is the mission entrusted to us by history.


    At this time, perhaps we should adopt a different approach to achieve national unification.


    Ever since the birth of the great Germany, it has been filled with iron and blood, and now we have no choice.


    Now that someone has forced us to take this step, then use iron and serum to sweep this decaying world and create a new glory for this empire!


    ... "


    Everyone knows that Austria has changed. The prime minister of the main peace party became the main war faction, and Austria''s national policy changed significantly.


    In the following days, Austrian high-level executives gave internal speeches, and the Austrian government became the main faction.


    In short: We love peace, but we love Germany more, and we will fight at all for the unification of Germany.


    These public statements immediately caused public opinion in the German region to be uproared. Many people suddenly responded. Is the war coming?


    It didn''t take long for everyone to wait. On June 5, 1853, Franz published the Book of the German Nationals.


    "Peace is dead, and there is only one road left for the reunification of Germany: war.


    History has given responsibility, and I cannot escape, because I have a deep love for this land and this country.


    In order to avoid division in Germany, we must obliterate any possibility of attempting to divide Germany.


    Now under God''s testimony, I have decided to destroy the country thief, clear a collusion outsider, and try to split the decaying regime in the German region.


    ... "


    Believe it or not, Franz found that the Bavarian government colluded with Britain, France, and Russia in an attempt to split Germany.


    The Book of Germans is a declaration of war. At the same time as Franz''s declaration, the Austrian government has already submitted a war to Bavaria.


    The cover of the war book is impressively: Öï ¹ú Thief.


    The Bavarian government, which has not yet responded, is dumbfounded, and the attitude of the Austrian government is changing too quickly.


    It should be noted that not long ago, the powers also collectively warned Austria that, under normal circumstances, they could not use force in this context.


    Maximilian II did not have time to investigate why, and immediately ordered: "Immediately ask for help from Britain, France, and Russia, and ask them to intervene; immediately mobilize the country at the same time, and ask for help from the German states, and ask them to send troops for support immediately."


    Prime Minister Auguste added: "Your Majesty, we must immediately clarify to the outside world that the charges imposed on us by the Austrian government must not be confessed, or it will be finished."


    The military problem is fortunate to say that even if they lose the battle and the intervention of the great powers, they still have the opportunity to keep the regime; if they fail politically, even if the Austrians are driven away, there is nothing to do with them.


    Foreign Minister Buckhouse exclaimed: "No, the Austrians have a premeditated plan, we have a plan!"


    Maximilian asked eagerly, "What''s going on? Say!"


    The Foreign Minister Buckhouse sank, and said with a bitter smile, "Your Majesty, public opinion is very unfavorable to us. A series of things happened before, which tied us to Britain, France, and Russia.


    I am afraid that from the point of view of many German people, we are the national thieves who collude with outsiders. Even if we explain it, we cannot reverse this situation in a short time.


    Austria ¡¯s influence in Bavaria is very large. If the public believes that we are national thieves, then I am afraid ... "


    Waiting for him to finish, everyone knows it has happened. At this time, if Britain, France, and Russia stepped out to intervene, it proved that the Bavarian government had collusion with them. If they did not intervene, Austria would swallow Bavaria.


    This is a dilemma. How to choose a pit in front is nothing more than a jump.


    Maximilian II said fiercely, "I can''t control that much. I''ll go through this for now.


    Most of the Austrians watched the war between Britain, France, and Russia. They could not intervene to intervene in their actions.


    But they didn''t know that we agreed with Britain, France, and Russia that they would definitely intervene.


    The unified German empire is too horrible. This is something that no European power can tolerate.


    Austria''s shot now means that they are out, we must take this opportunity to kick them out of Germany! "


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 Chapter 214： Scramble

    Austria and Bavaria went to war. As soon as the news spread, the entire European continent was shocked.


    Although everyone knows that the relationship between the two countries has broken down and the accumulated contradictions are not enough to erupt war, then there is only one explanation-Austria wants to unify Germany by force.


    The excuse of war can be seen, many people make up their own minds, thinking that Austria''s strategy to rebuild Shinra was bankrupted by Bavaria, and just tore its skin.


    London


    When the Bavarian government asked for help, the British government was shocked first, then-it must intervene, and then it was a headache.


    "Austria is trying to unify the German region by force. Now they have taken the first step. We must stop their actions. The balance on the European continent cannot be broken!" Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon said sharply


    Foreign Minister Thomas analyzed: "The Prime Minister, the situation is very troublesome. I have to say that Austria has chosen a good time, and the Russians have held back the French and our main energy.


    Even if we want to intervene, we can only stay verbal for a long time to come.


    Austria now dares to act against Bavaria. They are likely to reach an agreement with the Russians, and it is difficult to let them go by diplomatic pressure. "


    Armistice between Britain, France and Russia? This possibility does exist, but it is based on Austria''s unification of the German region. Now, just attacking Bavaria is not enough to allow the three parties to reach an immediate compromise.


    The Minister of the Interior, Henry John Temple, proposed: "There are many German states. Once these small states are united, their strength is not weak. Together with the Kingdom of Prussia, once these forces are launched, Austria will not be able to eliminate them in a short time .


    Interfering in the German region does not necessarily require us to send troops. Just unite these states and drag them into Austria.


    It is not too late to mediation after the end of the Near East War. Perhaps taking advantage of this opportunity, kicking Austria out of the German region is also a good choice. "


    Secretary of the Army Stanley objected: "It is difficult. Just when we form a coalition with France and Ottoman, there will be a lot of bad things happening.


    With so many states in the German region, there are many contradictions among themselves. It is not a simple matter to want to unite them.


    The war in the Balkans proves that if we can''t cooperate sincerely, we can easily be defeated by the enemy.


    Austria''s influence in the German region is too great. Now it is attacking Bavaria for national unification. This has won the support of German nationalists.


    In this case, even if the states of the German region can unite, the combat effectiveness that can erupt is greatly reduced. "


    This is an unsolvable problem. As long as the soldiers don''t want to fight, don''t expect them to have any combat effectiveness on the battlefield.


    Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon said, "Regardless of combat effectiveness, organize them first, as long as they can hold the Austrians.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated with the European countries as soon as possible. Presumably, everyone did not want to see Austria unify the German region. We joined hands to intervene to force Austria to stop the war that destabilized Europe. "


    ...


    Paris


    Napoleon III reacted more fiercely to the military action taken by Austria. If it were not for the lack of strength in his hands, he would soon intervene.


    The Minister of the Interior Persini proposed: "His Majesty, the German region is not so easy to unify, and the Austrians should not have this strength. It is a good opportunity for us to wait until they hit both defeats.


    There is also the opportunity to annex the territory west of the Rhine. Now we should not stop Austria''s actions. Instead, we should encourage the Austrians to fight. "


    Without much hesitation, Napoleon III made up his mind.


    "Yes, this war cannot be stopped immediately. Secrets are sent to Austria to discuss the conditions, so that they can rest assured to fight.


    On the bright side, we are still consistent with other countries, exerting diplomatic pressure on the Austrian government, and encouraging German states to die as much as possible. "


    Interests are always the eternal theme among nations. Intervention in this war is inevitable. When to get involved, it depends on the interests.


    The French are not the same as the British. The British strategy is destined to expand in continental Europe. It is their goal to maintain the assessment of European countries.


    The French wanted to dominate the European continent, and had long regarded the territories of the German region. Now that an opportunity has arisen, how can they let go?


    Although the states of the German region are small, the strength of the union is not weak. If they and Austria are not allowed to consume each other''s strength, what is the chance of France?


    Napoleon III wanted to be a fisherman, and had decided in the interests that the British and French positions were contrary to each other, and close cooperation did not exist.


    ...


    Frankfurt


    Whether to send troops is a difficult problem.


    Who is sent to help is another problem.


    The flicker of Prime Minister Felix is ??not meaningless, at least the capitalists in Frankfurt think that a unified Germany is more in everyone''s interest.


    In the shallow water, the dragon cannot be raised, and the capitalists in Frankfurt must have a larger market if they want to go further.


    Interest is always the best catalyst, and they have no opinion at all about the reconstruction of Shen Luo. Anyway, it''s a free city, and it doesn''t matter if it becomes a municipality.


    Not only them, most of Germany''s free cities are hesitating. The blueprint drawn by Prime Minister Felix is ??so beautiful that capitalists can''t stop it.


    Of course, there are also opposing voices. The reason is very realistic. The status of the Austrian capitalists is too low to meet their expectations.


    Many people have doubts about Felix''s promise that after the establishment of Holy Rome, these conditions will be fulfilled.


    "Don''t lose yourself in doing big things, but forget about righteousness."


    Used to describe them as the most appropriate.


    ...


    Baden


    As one of Bavaria''s strongest allies, the royal family of Burma Baden was absolutely extinct in 1830. The Kingdom of Bavaria almost annexed the Grand Duchy of Baden. Unfortunately, the plan failed to keep up with the changes and failed under the intervention of the powers.


    This little episode did not affect the relationship between the two countries, at least it was a little bit dissatisfied between the royal families.


    Whether to send troops to help Bavaria became a problem for Ludwig II, or for his younger brother, Prince Friedrich.


    There was no way. In the modern European royal family, it seemed as if it had been cursed, and a whole lot of bad things were happening. Ludwig II suffered from a weak mental illness.


    Needless to say, as long as this disease is contracted, no matter how serious, no one dares to let him continue to govern, and no one can guarantee that his thinking is normal when making decisions.


    "The Bavarians are asking for help, shall we send troops to rescue immediately?" Asked Prince Friedrich.


    "His Royal Highness, this is not a good time to send troops. The Austrians are well prepared, and our strength alone cannot save Bavaria.


    It is best to take joint action with other countries. If you take part in the war, you will suffer heavy losses. The Prime Minister Waltz replied


    The Kingdom of Bavaria must be saved, and they still understand the reason for their cold teeth. But how to save it depends on skills, if the operation is not good enough to catch yourself in, then you will lose money.


    Home Secretary Johannes added: "Not only that, but we have to consider the attitudes of the people in the country, and most of our citizens don''t like Bavaria.


    Since the Bavarian government''s three-house plan was proposed, many non-governmental radical groups have demanded that the government break their relations with them.


    The news has not yet spread. Once the news spreads, it is very likely that people will oppose the government''s troop dispatch. "


    Austria''s plan to rebuild Shinra is very deceptive, not to mention the people, even if many state governments have been deceived, the Baden government is no exception.


    Now it is poor to see that high-level government can quickly change their minds, but ordinary people cannot. Many people are preconceived and believe that it is just for Austria to launch this war.


    It''s not just Austria''s credit to smack the Bavarian government, it''s more the people''s spontaneity. Who has made the German government''s unified plan for Germany unsatisfactory?


    From the perspective of many nationalists, the unification of Germany is inevitable. The Bavarian government is a tumor against the unification of the country. To destroy them is to take the first step of unification of the country.


    The idea that Franz intentionally guided had fermented at this time. It is impossible for the Baden government to tell the people that their lips are cold, and it is useless to say so.


    Most of the people hoped that Germany would be unified, and the Baden government was not so popular. During the Great Revolution, the Grand Duchy of Baden once established a Republican government, which was suppressed by the Prussians.


    Of course, now that they have carried out social reforms, the status of the government in the minds of the people is not as important as the unification of Germany. No one knows this issue.


    Foreign Minister Nicholas proposed: "His Royal Highness, Austria''s plan to unify Germany will not be successful, and once the intervention of the powers is over, we do not have to take the fire."


    Prince Friedrich nodded his head in recognition of the fact that the family of the Grand Duchy of Baden was not very generous. If he went to a war with Austria, his vitality would be severely injured, and the entire army would be wiped out.


    Once this happens, the basis of government''s rule will be shaken. Without this standing army, why did they suppress the domestic revolutionary forces?


    Anyway, the powers intervened in the end. What were they afraid of? The life and death of the Bavarian government was beyond their consideration.


    ...


    Berlin


    The news of Austria''s unification of Germany by force, Frederick-William IV was excited, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity appeared.


    With Austria as a bird, the difficulty of unifying the German region of the Prussian kingdom is greatly reduced.


    "You, the Austrians can''t help it. Now that they have broken the situation, should we send troops to rescue Bavaria?" Frederick William IV asked


    Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz said cautiously: "Your Majesty, at this time, you must not send troops. Before we form a coalition with the German states or before the intervention of the powers, we must try to avoid fighting with the Austrians.


    In recent years, the domestic economic conditions have been bad, and the development of our army has also been restricted. Now we have a decisive battle with the Austrians. Our odds of winning are too low.


    Even if we win, we are losers. Fighting against Austria depleted strength and would only make other states cheap.


    Once we have suffered heavy losses in the war, we have lost the opportunity to unify the German region. The great powers will not give us time. They are opposed to the unification of the Germans of Austria, as well as the unification of Prussia.


    At this time, the best choice is to encourage other small states to send troops, use the opportunity of war to consume their strength, and reduce the difficulty of unifying Germany.


    As for the Austrians, leave it to Britain and France to deal with it! They consider themselves to have chosen a good time when countries are unable to interfere in their military operations.


    But they forgot that Europe is not only British, French, and Russian. Even if the three countries are at war, their influence can also attract other countries to organize intervention forces. "


    In this era, the influence of Britain, France, Russia, and Russia was too great, especially the British and Russian hegemons were even more powerful. It was normal for Joseph von Radovic to have confidence in them. Although Austria is also one of the four major powers, there is no way to compare it with Britain and Russia.


    Foreign Minister Rudolph said, "His Prime Minister, if we do not send troops, I am afraid that the small states in the German region will not dare to send troops, and they are not qualified to intervene in their strength.


    Without everyone''s intervention, the Kingdom of Bavaria would be dead. By the time the British, French and Russian reacted, Austria had created the established facts.


    Now that Britain, France, and Russia are fighting in the Near East, the relationship between Austria and Russia has always been good. In the unlikely event that the two countries reach a secret agreement. "


    Rudolph''s worry is not without reason. There are many German states, but there are very few big states. Each of these small states can send up to 8,000 troops, and they can''t turn a wave on the battlefield.


    Austria''s strength is not weak. Once it has established the facts and gained the Russians'' acquiescence, the pressure of Britain and France is not enough to make them concede.


    "Mr. Rudolph, this is indeed possible, so we must act. At least we must organize the troops of the German states so that we can destroy the conspiracy in Austria without paying a significant price." Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz replied


    In short, it is impossible to go head-to-head with Austria, and if the Prussian kingdom wants to be the last fisherman, it cannot die with Austria and lose its valuable troops.


    ...


    Britain and France hoped that the German states would send troops to stop Austria. Germany, the small states, also hoped that the powers would intervene.


    Everyone wanted to be the last fisherman, and then the kingdom of Bavaria was tragedy. At the beginning of the battle, they could only fight alone.


    When countries disputed, the fighting had already begun. The Bavarian government, which is still unknown, has received affirmative replies from various countries and is confidently mobilizing the army to prepare for a homeland defense battle.


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 Chapter 215： We want to be neutral

    On the day of the declaration of war, Austria, which had been prepared, dispatched 400,000 troops in three ways to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    The Bavarian government, which was caught off guard, could only meet the enemy passively, and the result was naturally tragic. Without any preparation, it was suddenly hit by the Austrian army.


    The Bavarian government messed up when it received a letter from the front. Maximilian II knew that the trouble was serious, that Austria was too fast, and the battle had fallen shortly after the border opened.


    ...


    Freilassing, when the news of the war between Austria and Bavaria came, it was heartbreaking here, and the commander of the garrison, Colonel Andreas, felt bad immediately.


    Looking at the information in his hand, he did not know how to fight this war. He had no idea how many people were in the Austrian army opposite, at least tens of thousands anyway, and he had only two garrison groups in his hands.


    More than 3,000 Bavarian soldiers have to block the attack of tens of thousands of Austrian troops.


    However, there is no choice. The domestic death orders must be kept tight. National mobilization also takes time. In order to win this time, the frontline defenders will naturally have to sacrifice.


    This is what the Munich bureaucrats mean, and what King Maximilian II meant. Munich is too close to Austria. If there is no block for a maximum of two days, the Austrian army can come down.


    Guardian reports: "His Commander, Mr. Marcus is visiting."


    Andreas froze for a moment. At this time, he was not ready to flee. Most of them were some middle-aged teenagers of extreme nationalism, ready to welcome the king.


    Marcus is obviously not this kind of person. As a celebrity in the cultural kingdom of Bavaria, he has a high reputation in Freilassing.


    "Please come in." Andreas said


    In any case, the visitor is a guest, and the two sides have known each other for a long time, and there is still a bit of friendship. Although the time is wrong, people still want to see.


    ...


    Marcus opened the door and said, "Andreas, this time I''m here on behalf of the people of Freilassing."


    To be honest, Marcus is also very resistant to such things as the Leading Party, but there are many people who cannot hold him back from doing ideological work.


    In addition to the Austrians, more of his relatives and friends. Most celebrities in the Freilassing region do not want this war to begin.


    The most terrifying thing about war horses is that every war is a reshuffle of interests. For these interest groups, it is not known whether Austria can unify the German region. Freilassing is the one who cannot stop the Austrians.


    Once the flames of war ignite, they are the biggest victims.


    If foreign enemies invade, then it is not necessary to say that everyone is also patriotic, and they cannot do things that fall without war.


    Obviously Austria is not an aggressor. Under the banner of national unification, most people can accept it. There is no pressure on surrender.


    Not even surrender, they can be neutral, yes, it is neutral. This was invented by Franz based on past experience, and encouraged local governments and armies in Bavaria to remain neutral during the war.


    Then everyone''s face was taken care of, regardless of whether or not Austria finally unified Germany, and the final result of the Bavarian kingdom, they were invincible.


    These people were gathered together under the thread of the German folk exchange organization, and neutralized for the common good of everyone, and then the Freilassing local council made a neutral resolution.


    In order to make Marcus a lobbyist, even his neighbors were mobilized. Seeing public opinion is undeniable, Marcus, who is seriously ill with youth, is naturally unable to escape.


    Andreas said angrily: "You have to surrender the Austrians, this is impossible! As a soldier, there is absolutely no word in my Andreas dictionary without surrendering!"


    It is simply the greatest insult to the soldiers to go to war in the German region without war, which will accompany them throughout their lives.


    Marcus shook his head and said, "No, Colonel Andreas, how could I do this?


    I can''t do anything like betray the kingdom. If it was a foreign invasion, I would fight alongside you, but the situation is a bit special now.


    Now the Austrians are launching a war of unity, not a war of aggression. I am loyal to the Kingdom of Bavaria and I am also loyal to Germany.


    Now that the kingdom government and the empire are on the opposite side, the people of Freilassing have decided to remain neutral in this war. I represent the people in the city. I hope you and your subordinates will respect the people''s choices. "


    With this operation, Colonel Andreas was a little dumbfounded. After a bit of calculation, he found that it seemed to be very operable.


    It is impossible to fight hard to resist, and the difference in strength between the two sides is too large. Even if Andreas is willing to die with the army and the Austrians, the ending cannot be changed.


    Andreas asked casually, "What will happen if I refuse?"


    Marcus said solemnly, "If you reject the choice of the people, you will be deported.


    The people of Freilassing have the right to make their own choices. Even if we cannot contribute to the unity of Germany, we cannot be sinners who block the unity of Germany! "


    Looking at Marcus''s attitude, Andreas was relieved and finally did not have to die with the Austrians.


    No one wants to die, knowing that they can''t win a war, they still have to fight barely, that''s a fool. If foreign enemies invade, and for the glory of the soldiers, then Andreas can still inspire the army, everyone fight together.


    Let''s forget about the unification war. He hasn''t lived enough and doesn''t want to die in vain.


    Just after the war broke out, he greeted the bureaucratic family in Munich. Isn''t it good to establish Shen Luo, why do you want to make it look like this?


    Andreas is also pursuing and eager to make a contribution. But to build a successful career, we must also have the basic conditions?


    For example, the Austrian army that came to attack had only one regiment or fewer. He didn''t mind letting the Austrians see the power of the Bavarian army.


    But in this case, all the troops of the Bavarian Kingdom are concentrated here, and they are not enough to fight the enemy.


    In case he ordered resistance, the men under him sold him, and where did he cry. Even after the war, he was charged with a crime of undermining national unity. Andreas said that whoever likes to do this kind of thing will do it!


    Andreas said in a difficult way: "Mr. Marcus, since it is the choice of the people, of course I am willing to respect it. But for such a big thing, I must call a meeting of officers to unify everyone''s position."


    Marcus thought about it and said, "No problem, but we are running out of time. You have to make a decision quickly. The Austrians are about to launch an attack."


    ...


    It turned out that there was no surprise. At the military meeting, Andreas'' proposal was passed-respect for public opinion.


    Of course, this is not to blame them. In total, there are two dissatisfied defenders in the formation. In the face of tens of thousands of Austrian troops, it is difficult to raise the courage to resist.


    The so-called public opinion just helped them solve their problems, anyway, this is a civil war. Neutrality is better than surrender, and surrender is better than death. Everyone has not lived enough!


    Then, after the outbreak of the war, a stupid scene appeared, and cities and defenders in the border areas of Bavaria all declared neutrality.


    Occasionally there was defensive resistance, and the Austrian army that was rushed up was quickly annihilated, and even the delay was impossible.


    This is not to blame them, and Bavaria is not a poor Prussian army. Their standing army is only 40,000 to 50,000, and there are tens of thousands of people on the Austrian border.


    These tens of thousands of people have to guard the border line that is nearly 1,000 kilometers long, and they are really weak in the face of the attack of the 400,000 Austrian army.


    In this case, the bureaucrats in Munich ordered them to stay dead, driving them to a dead end.


    Local powers, the biggest anti-war faction, and radical nationalists, with the joint efforts of these people, the local council naturally passed a neutral resolution.


    It is naturally easier for local celebrities to run the army. It''s not about letting them surrender, it''s just about keeping them neutral.


    As long as someone takes the lead, more people will follow suit. The Bavarian government failed to send reinforcements in a timely manner, to a certain extent, it still made money.


    Otherwise, most of the troops sent out will be neutralized. The general sentiment is very horrible. The decision of the local council made the officers think that this was the will of the Bavarian people, and they were affected unconsciously.


    People''s minds are very complicated when these regions make neutral decisions. These people also inevitably began to lean towards Austria. Under the guidance of pro-Austrian media, many people began to attack the Bavarian government.


    Affected by this, everyone unknowingly thinks that the Bavarian government is unpopular and the people are willing to support Austria''s unified Germany.


    Munich is too close to Austria. Due to the neutrality of the frontline defenders, the Austrian army was already on the third day of the war.


    The choices before Maximilian II were: running, resisting, or surrendering.


    Prime Minister Auguste persuaded: "Your Majesty, it is too late to leave now. If it is too late, the Austrians surround Munich and it will be difficult to leave!"


    Resistance is impossible to resist. When the war just broke out, they had a little self-confidence, believing that the Kingdom of Bavaria could resist and wait for the reinforcements to arrive.


    Since receiving a thick stack of declarations of neutrality, the Bavarian government has completely lost confidence. In their view, the people have abandoned the government.


    Just look at the marching speed in Austria. You will not encounter any resistance along the way. Otherwise, how can the 180-kilometer road be completed in two days?


    It will take at least four or five days. Of course, it won''t solve the problem for more than two or three days, but this can increase everyone''s confidence?


    Otherwise, everyone is assured that they are the same now, for fear that the defenders will sell them.


    Maximilian II smiled bitterly and said, "Is this useful?"


    This time it hit him a little bit. He originally thought he was popular, but the reality was cruel. The declaration of neutrality seemed to be like all Bavarians wanted to hurry up. Get out of it.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Bazel comforted: "His Majesty, the people are just dissatisfied with this war, they have not trusted the Austrians ..."


    Maximilian II said disappointed: "It''s the same. They have made a choice with actual actions. To support the German regional unification, we are blocking the car with a praying arm and want to build a big Bavaria!"


    Run away?


    Maximilian II is still a bit politically minded. If he runs now, can he return in the future?


    Even with the support of the great powers, if the people resisted, how could he be a stable king?


    If the Bavarian Kingdom was annexed by Austria, he would run the same way if he ran. Anyway, the Austrians will not take him as a king, they must also provide delicious food and drink.


    Prime Minister Auguste continued to persuade: "Your Majesty, things may not be so bad, even if we lose Munich, we can go to the West to establish a foothold.


    The East was so heavily infiltrated by the Austrians that it caused the current situation.


    As long as we guard the western region and wait for the arrival of reinforcements from all countries, the situation will change. They will not watch Austria annex Bavaria. "


    Waiting for Maximilian II to make a decision, an attendant hurried in and said in a panic, "Your Majesty, something bad is happening. The Munich City Council has just made a decision to declare neutrality in this war. The situation is likely to change. "


    Neutrality is also contagious. Who wants to fight a war doomed to failure?


    The Munich parliament stated that they had long wanted to be neutral. If it were not for the central government being in the city, would they have to wait until now?


    At this time, the Austrians were already coming down. The city''s heart has long been trembling. In the event of a fight, the loss will be heavy and the life will be whimpering.


    At this time, neither the capitalists nor the nobles did not want to fight this war destined to be hopeless.


    Persuading the king to surrender directly, this risk is too great, and no one wants to be a leader. At this time, the parliament played a role, and the parliament represented the public opinion and told the king that the war could not go on.


    Anyway, there are so many places of neutrality. Half of Bavaria has declared neutrality. They can also be regarded as following the trend and absolutely have no intention of betraying the king.


    These people are still civilized, which fully shows that the daily work of the Bavarian government is okay, otherwise these people in the city are going to rebel.


    Maximilian II understood the inner meaning. Everyone does not want to fight this war. He can understand that he himself does not want to fight this war without a future.


    The intervention of the great powers did occur. European countries such as Britain, France, Russia, and West Europe condemned Austria''s brutal behavior and ordered them to stop the war.


    As a result, the Austrian army still appeared under Munich, and before the joint intervention of the countries was organized, the Bavarian kingdom was almost over.


    This means that Austria can ignore the threats of the powers, and there is so much behind it. If at this time Maximilian II can''t guess the reason, he is really a fool.


    The Vienna government cannot take military action against the joint pressure of all the powers, nor can any country in the world ignore the joint views of all.


    The only explanation is that the powers are divided. With Austrian strength, as long as one of the big powers supports or defaults, this threat can be ignored.


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 Chapter 216： bluff

    From the outbreak of the war, Franz''s nerves were strained. Not only his entire high-level Austrian government, no one dared to relax.


    Although the frontline is advancing very fast and smoother than planned, the Austrian government is still mobilizing nationwide.


    Perhaps in the eyes of many people, this is a trivial matter. When a Bavarian kingdom is hit, 400,000 troops are dispatched, and a million reserve forces are mobilized in the country.


    As a party, Franz can very clearly say that this is not a trivial matter, but a strategic need.


    Lions beat rabbits with all their strength.


    It is the current state of Austria. If it only deals with one Bavaria, perhaps 30,000 to 50,000 troops can complete the task.


    Anyway, Munich was close at hand, and it was enough to launch a surprise attack on 30,000 to 50,000 troops. There is absolutely no need to make a fuss about such a big battle.


    This is only military, but politically determines this war and cannot be treated with common sense.


    For example, many local governments and military forces in Bavaria have now declared neutrality. This is the result of the combination of the power of 400,000 troops and the political offensive.


    If there were only 30,000 to 50,000 troops, would Bavaria ¡¯s local factions easily compromise? Without the cooperation of these people and the absolute superiority of strength, Austria can neutralize the Bavarian defenders?


    The real situation is not the destiny of Franz, nor the popularity of the Habsburg dynasty, but the strength that brought the people.


    The Bavarian people saw the strength of Austria and the local ruling class was frightened. At this time, the lobbyists went into battle and they naturally made the choice that best served their interests.


    No matter they are capitalists or aristocrats, they will not do the thing of praying arms to block the car. Dependence on the strong is their way of survival.


    These people also have a face. "Neutral" happens to be a cover cloth, and public opinion is the best weapon to cover their anti-jump nature.


    The Austrian government also needs them to help create a popular atmosphere in order to gather the hearts of the Bavarian kingdom and endorse the war.


    The results are now very good. Everyone guided public opinion tacitly, using the pretext of German unification as a pretext to position the war initiated by Austria.


    They also put on a patriot hat on the ground that they could not betray their loyal monarchs and undermine the unity of the country, and then gloriously declared neutral.


    There are so many lies, they have to believe it, because now Austria is really backed by everyone ¡¯s expectations.


    The people at the bottom could not think of so many, boasting several times, they thought that the unification war launched by Austria was just. Those who consider themselves patriotic must not hinder national unification at this time.


    It can be said that Franz has fabricated the largest routine in history, and all parties have been entered into it, and they still cannot come out.


    People around you hang "German Unity" on your lips. In order to be in a group, you can''t help but follow it. You know that people around you, like you, don''t agree with this concept as much as you say.


    It is the nationalists who really support the unity of Germany. These talents are the true supporters. Ordinary people are only affected by the general environment and are brought into the rhythm preconceived. They subconsciously believe that they are also advocates of German unity.


    Brainwashing is now going very smoothly, and at least one million Bavarians are being tricked into it, and it is precisely celebrities in Bavaria who complete this plan.


    They were in the game themselves, and once they got stuck, they couldn''t get out. It can be said that this war made the idea of ??German unity deeply rooted in the kingdom of Bavaria.


    Franz knew this kind of thing, and he wouldn''t say it. All the people outside just saw the Bavarian people support the overthrow of the Bavarian government in support of German unity.


    Maximilian II, including in Munich, thought that he had been abandoned by the people, otherwise it could not be explained that the Austrian army appeared outside the city without encountering any obstacles.


    Vienna


    The Prime Minister Felix said optimistically: "Your Majesty, the first step of the strategy is stable. Under the German unity, the Bavarians have no sense of resistance at all. It seems that our plan is still too conservative.


    The population base in the German region is much better than we expected. Perhaps our steps can be enlarged a bit, simply ... "


    Franz shook his head. The people in Bavaria have always been in Austria for many years. With the combination of time and place and people working together, the rest of Germany cannot compare.


    If you continue to play, you will have to dress up. I still accept it as soon as I can, so that everyone thinks that the people in the German region support unity and entice them to make wrong judgments.


    "Prime Minister, greed is the original sin of this world, and the more critical it is, the more we have to control our desires. Austria needs stability, not danger!"


    The awakened Prime Minister Felix was sweating coldly, and indeed his success was easy to get lost and become arrogant.


    Foreign Minister Metternich said: "Yes, no matter how good the population base in the German region is, we do not have the ability to unify Germany.


    Austria cannot stand on the opposite side of all the great powers. What needs to be done now is to settle down in order to digest these trophies and turn them into national strength. "


    Franz nodded, and then commanded: "Mr. Metternich, you can take a personal trip over Berlin. The Prussian government should be scared. Now they need to be stabilized.


    Prime Minister, you are also lucky to visit the German state again. This time starting with Saxony, try to convince them with political means. "


    Must the war be waged? Franz said that history can learn from it, Prussians can use political means to recapture these states, and Austria can do the same.


    When it is internal, military means can still be used. If you kill a bloodstream, it will be refreshing at the time, and you will cry when you manage the place in the future!


    These small state governments can always exist, and naturally have their own way of existence. Why the German Empire in history left these states is not for stability.


    Historically, the central government of the German Empire relied on the means of Huairou to eat away the rights of the governments of the states.


    Now it is easier for Austria to do this, after all, the Bavarian Kingdom, the largest state in South Germany, has been destroyed, and the remaining small states are not worth mentioning.


    As long as the monarch and celebrity are settled, the later things will be easy to handle. The central government has both strength and righteousness in hand, and it is too easy to suppress local governments.


    It really doesn''t work, is there still a kind of re-seal in history?


    Anxious, Franz can still shame, as long as he grabbed the handle, he changed the so-called kings and archduke''s sites.


    In their old nests that have been in business for decades or even hundreds of years, there is no way to deal with them. They have changed places where their lives are not familiar. Are they afraid that they will not be honest?


    Even Franz could even be more shameless in giving a false title, such as taking the title of King of Jerusalem, and changing the throne for a bad luck.


    The status of this sacred throne is extraordinary, but unfortunately the territory is within the sphere of influence of the Ottomans. It is not known when the country will be restored.


    ...


    In the Royal Palace of Munich, Maximilian II had to accept the cruelest reality, maybe he could not even run.


    The Munich City Defence Forces actually declared neutrality. Apart from the Palace Guards, the only loyalty to the King now is only a new infantry division just mobilized to prepare to defend Munich.


    But is this unit reliable? The answer is no, the public opinion cannot be violated, and since the Bavarians have made a choice, they will naturally be affected.


    The reason why it is not declared neutral now is that the upper officers are still loyal to the king, and are not infiltrated by nobles and capitalists like the city defense forces.


    On June 10, the second day of the siege of Austria, Austrian surrendered representatives had entered the Royal Palace of Munich.


    Talking about conditions after a defeat is a common occurrence in continental Europe. This is not the first time in the history of the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    It is just different from the past, the status of the Bavarian royal family is at stake this time, and Maximilian II himself does not have much confidence to keep the throne.


    But Prime Minister Auguste assured him that the Austrians would not abolish his throne for one reason: eating.


    With so many states in the German region, everyone is still watching that the Vienna government cannot do too much.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Buckhouse said angrily: "Mr. Jonas, the conditions in your country are too much, and we all agree to join the Holy Roman Empire. You have made so many excessive demands, which clearly means to annex Bavaria! "


    Austrian Ambassador to Bavaria Jonas shook his head and said, "There is always a price to be paid for doing something wrong. The current Bavarian government has no capital to talk about conditions.


    Mr. Buckhouse, believe it or not, even if Austria withdraws its troops immediately, the Bavarian government will be dead. The people outside can''t wait to send you to the gallows.


    Now the situation in the Kingdom of Bavaria is no longer suitable for the royal family to continue to rule, and replacing the land with Austria is the best choice.


    At that time, the respected King Maximilian II can serve as King of Serbia, and you can also be Minister of the Kingdom of Serbia.


    This is already the limit that Austria can do. You have lost the basis of rule. If you continue to rule the Kingdom of Bavaria, the revolution is destined to continue in the future.


    The reunified German central government is not a tool to help you truly revolutionize. Mr. Buckhouse hopes you can understand this. "


    Seeing flicker again, did the Bavarian government really lose all its people? Franz knew that it hadn''t yet, and it could be judged by the local government choosing neutrality instead of choosing to be rebellious.


    But they didn''t know about it themselves. The thick stack of declarations of neutrality made it look as if the Bavarians were all Austrian advocates.


    In their view, this neutrality is betrayal, and it is not necessary to not directly defeat the Austrian. Austria does not need them to act, and can keep its own face, no one will be mean to itself


    Foreign Minister Buckhouse continued to fight: "No, the Balkans are too remote. Serbia is a barren land. This is clearly exile!


    Since the throne is to be replaced, it must be replaced equivalently. It must be fair for Austria to have a wealthy area. "


    This is not because his bottom line is low, but his misunderstanding that has made Maximilian II lower his expectations, and naturally, Buckhouse, who is in charge of the negotiations, has no confidence.


    In their opinion, the Bavarian royal family has lost popular support. No matter who supports him, he cannot continue to hold the Bavarian throne. He was originally prepared to abdicate to take responsibility.


    Unfortunately, Austria did not agree and threatened them. Once the royal family did not cooperate, they encouraged the Bavarians to launch a revolution and send them to the guillotine.


    This threat was not feared by Maximilian II. As long as Austria was still an imperial state, it was impossible to send his king to the guillotine, and everyone else was different.


    When the Minister is killed, the Austrians will not dread it. Is n¡¯t the thief the best excuse? For the sake of his own life, the high level of the Bavarian government had to do the ideological work of Maximilian II.


    Even the current negotiations are for Maximilian II. Just because he was afraid he couldn''t figure it out. If he hanged himself, Suddenly Franz would cry.


    That meant that Austria was busy working this time, dying a king, and daring to annex the Kingdom of Bavaria. It is estimated that there will be no peace in the future.


    If he wants to win the hearts of the people, he must cooperate with Maximilian II. Only when he agrees to give up the throne can Franz be able to legally obtain the rule of the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    Maximilian II must survive, at least until Austria annexes Bavaria.


    He must also live well and not allow the Bavarian people to see his disappointment and compassion. That was when land was replaced, and the representative of Austria proposed to trade Serbia for Bavaria.


    The proposal came to an impasse in the negotiations. Buckhouse was fighting for his allegiance to the king, and Jonas was unwilling to make concessions.


    ...


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 Chapter 217： pass the buck

    Negotiations are still deadlocked, and the gates of Munich have been opened. At this time, Maximilian II could not decide.


    From the beginning of the negotiations, everyone knew that there was going to be another host here. Jonas had no obligation to help them keep it secret, and now everyone in the city knows that Maximilian II is preparing to exchange land with Austria.


    In this case, there is no pressure on everyone to trust in the new master. It is not uncommon to see a change of territory in European history.


    But this time, after all, the situation was special. The Bavarian royal family was a little down, and all the chips in his hands were lost. The only thing to rely on is legal reason.


    At first, there were still some small obstacles in the minds of most Bavarians. After all, Maximilian II did not do anything angry, so it was a bit unreasonable to abandon him like this.


    However, as soon as the news of the replacement of the country came out, everyone''s heart was gone. It was not that they were going to betray the king, but that the king was going to leave. It was not their business.


    Everyone was at ease, as long as Austria did not treat the royal family, they thought they were worthy of Maximilian II.


    ...


    Baden


    As a good ally of Bavaria, he was the first to know what happened in his neighbor''s country. The Baden government has been aggressive, so don''t wait to play like this. In the war with others, the local government declared "neutral", and then the domestic army followed "neutral".


    The regent Prince Friedrich asked: "What to do now, the Bavarians have no resistance at all, Austria has just carried out an armed march and it is under Munich.


    According to the current situation, the Bavarians have given up the government, Munich can not keep it long, and the Bavarian kingdom cannot support the arrival of reinforcements. "


    Don''t say that the reinforcements have arrived, the shadow of reinforcements can''t be seen anywhere. Prussia is convening a coalition of German states, and Britain and France are calling on everyone to intervene in the war.


    But it takes time. With so many small states in the German region, no matter how fast, it will take a month or two to organize the coalition?


    Who knows that the Kingdom of Bavaria is so provocative, it is also the third largest state in the German region. Even if you ca n¡¯t win the Austrians, you have to stick with it for a while, even if it is guerrilla warfare.


    At this time, Prince Friedrich didn''t know that the two sides had compromised, and Maximilian II was negotiating terms with the Austrians.


    Foreign Minister Nicholas analyzed: "His Royal Highness, Bavaria is full of hearts, and no matter how hard the government tries, it is useless.


    It seems that we still underestimate the status of reunification in the eyes of the people. The Bavarians regard this war as a battle for national reunification.


    It was not so much the Austrian army that hit Munich, but rather the Bavarians invited to Munich.


    Now we are in great trouble. If the people in the country are like the Bavarians, then the risk of interference in this war is too great. "


    Nicholas was frightened, not only him, many people were frightened. If the people in Baden have the same attitude, if they forcefully intervene in this war, will the people rebel?


    Even if they did not rebel, they also learned that the Bavarians remained "neutral" in the war, and the Baden government was dead.


    Prime Minister Waltz added: "His Royal Highness, this is very likely to happen. Most domestic public opinion is opposed to sending troops, and everyone is unwilling to send troops to rescue Bavaria."


    Prince Friedrich was silent, and he knew the reason for his cold teeth, but now the risk of troop intervention is too great, and he might as well be involved.


    After a pause, he slowly said, "Well, let''s stay neutral in this war!"


    ...


    Obviously, it was not just the Grand Duchy of Baden that made this choice. Many of the small German states that were intimidated chose neutrality.


    It seems that at this moment, everyone has become a supporter of public opinion, and Austria''s political offensive has begun.


    With the declaration of neutrality among the small states, the unborn German Allied Forces died prematurely.


    Berlin


    As more and more states declare neutrality, the pressure of the Prussian government is also increasing, and at least half a million Austrian troops have been gathered in the border area of ??Austria and Austria, and this number is still increasing.


    Whether these troops have combat effectiveness is still unknown, but the Prussian government does not dare to move, and the number is there, who dares to take it lightly?


    What if they sent troops to rescue Bavaria on the front foot, and the army on the back foot broke into their homeland? Even if these troops are parallel imports, Prussia can be piled up by quantity.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has limited strength, and learning the Austrian government to mobilize millions of troops is impossible.


    Even if they explode, they can only deal with the Austrian army one way, and the other way.


    Whether it was sending troops from home or from the Kingdom of Bavaria, it was not a problem for Austria.


    In the age of hot weapons, they ca n¡¯t even take a risk. As long as the logistics supply is cut off, the army with the highest combat effectiveness is just a soft-leg shrimp.


    In addition to military threats, more troublesome are political issues. The performance of the Bavarian people also frightened the Prussian government.


    Even if Frederick-William IV had confidence in the domestic army, he did not think that they would learn that the Bavarian army would be neutral without a shot, but he had no confidence in the people.


    The military ¡¯s confidence stems from the fact that Prussia is an ¡°army-owned country¡±, a treatment that no other country can afford.


    The people are different. Don''t look at how the later generations touted the Kingdom of Prussia. In fact, they are fighting the war.


    The economic situation of the Kingdom of Prussia is not good. In order to maintain huge military expenditures, the government has to increase the burden on the people.


    Coupled with the exploitation of the Junker aristocracy, the lives of ordinary Prussians in this era were not very good. Such hard times in history lasted until after the Franco-Prussian War, and they were able to get out of the plight by relying on the French''s war compensation.


    Frederick-William IV suppressed his anger and said, "What to do now, the free cities have already declared neutrality, now Baden is neutral, Hannover is neutral, Wurttemberg is also neutral, and Felix is ??about to visit Saxony. If nothing else, Saxony will be neutral soon.


    The strength of the remaining small states is not worth mentioning. If we continue to organize and intervene in the army, I am afraid we can only go on our own. "


    The number of states in the German region is quite large, but there are few powerful states. In addition to these a little strength, the remaining small states cannot add up to 50,000 troops.


    Without these state armies as cannon fodder, Prussia would not dare to die with Austria. In the event of the death of one hundred thousand and eighty thousand, they would hurt their muscles.


    The reason why the Prussian kingdom maintains a large active force is to ensure the quality of the soldiers, because they cannot afford the number.


    Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz advised: "Your Majesty, the current situation is unclear, and we cannot take the initiative. Although Austria is decaying, their military strength has not declined.


    From the information we have gathered, Austria has already mobilized one million reserve forces, plus their half a million active forces, and now the number of troops has leapt to the top in Europe.


    With our strength, we no longer have the ability to intervene in this war. It is better to wait and see the situation and wait for the response of European countries! "


    The plan did not change quickly. If Austria did not mobilize nationwide, then the Kingdom of Prussia plus the German states would organize coalition forces and have the power to interfere in the war.


    It is clear now that the small states were either forced by public opinion or deterred by the strength of Austria, and they flinched.


    The coalition organization couldn''t afford it. To go head-to-head with Austria, with the 200,000 troops of the Kingdom of Prussia, Joseph von Radovitz had no expectations at all.


    Even in the case of national mobilization, the Kingdom of Prussia can''t afford to consume it, it will be the end of a defeat. Perhaps Austria did not have the power to annex Prussia, but it was possible to dismember the Kingdom of Prussia.


    After all, the Kingdom of Prussia is not impeccable. In the three operations of dividing Poland, it gained 141,100 square kilometers, occupying 47% of Prussian territory.


    This means that there are still a large number of Poles inside Prussia. Although these people are almost assimilated, they will be digested in a short time, but it is established without external force.


    Once the Kingdom of Prussia was defeated and Austria forcibly split Prussia, it would be difficult to merge again. The odds are too low and the risk is too high, and Prime Minister Joseph von Radovitz does not want to take this risk.


    Foreign Minister Andrea proposed: "Her Majesty, Metternich will visit Berlin soon. We listen to what Austria decides, and if conditions are right, it may be necessary to join forces with them."


    State-to-state is interest, and Prussia opposes Austria''s annexation of Bavaria because of interest. If the interest is appropriate, then it is not bad to sell Bavaria.


    Andrea is a proponent of the idea of ??the division of North and South Germany. He does not mind exchanging interests with Austria. Of course, this does not mean that he did not want Prussia to unite Germany.


    Mainly because of the limited strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, everyone has ambitions to unify Germany, but they do not think it can be achieved.


    Before Bismarck came to power, neither the Prussian government nor the entire Prussian government was prepared to unify Germany.


    Even after the triumph of the three dynasties, everyone was skeptical of unifying Germany.


    If it were not for Bismarck''s strong insistence and powerful political means, many nations would be brought together to achieve nominal unification, and the German Empire would not be born.


    Hesitating for a moment, Frederick-William IV still said sorry to the Kingdom of Bavaria, not that he refused to help, but his strength was not allowed.


    "That being the case, let''s keep silent first, the domestic army mobilization cannot stop, and we must guard against the Austrians launching a surprise attack on us.


    After Metternich arrived and we knew the conditions of the Austrians, we would make a decision.


    Before that, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must try to stabilize the small states. Without them shouting flags, it is very passive in politics to us. "


    Bet on the National Games, it depends on the situation, at least 30% to 40% of the grasp, can bet? Frederick-William IV was not a gambler, and he did not gamble with red eyes and would not play stud blindly.


    Immediately after the high-level meeting, Frederick-William IV summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, Russia, and the West. He briefed the four European powers on the situation and asked the four countries to intervene.


    There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Spain was already empty in this period. The power of the ancestors was to be maintained by the ancestors of the ancestors. Now he is busy fighting internally and is not keen on interfering in the affairs of the German region.


    What really has a say is Britain, France, and Russia, or France and Russia are more accurate. Although the British''s influence is large, the Army''s strength is limited and it does not have the strength to send troops to interfere in the German area.


    However, the three countries, Britain, France, and Russia, were at the moment a super friendly match, and they couldn''t stop for a while. Both sides have invested so much, and whoever admits to it will be unlucky.


    The Russians cannot let go of Constantinople. This is the will of the entire Russian population, and the Tsarist government cannot retreat at the last minute.


    Britain and France also could n¡¯t back down. The British made concessions, and the loss of interest was severe. Let ¡¯s leave it alone, Downing Street will be replaced.


    Not to mention the French, if Napoleon III would dare to admonish, his throne would be unstable, or his throne would have been unstable, and the war was launched to divert internal conflicts.


    Apart from the Spanish Minister''s explicit refusal to send troops, the Ministers of the three countries did not give an answer, waiting for domestic decision-making.


    London


    The cabinet of Georges again convened a cabinet meeting on issues in the German region.


    Foreign Minister Thomas said: "You, the situation in the German region has changed. The Bavarian kingdom fell without any resistance. In this war, the Bavarian people and the army chose to sneer.


    It is estimated that the battle with Austria this time was the idiot of Maximilian II, and his idiot cabinet.


    Affected by this, most of the states in the German region chose neutrality, because public opinion supports the unification of Germany, and these state governments dare not take risks.


    Last night, I received news from the Minister in Berlin, and the Prussian government flinched.


    We originally planned to use the power of the German states to contain the Austrians, but we can no longer continue.


    If we do not take strong measures, unity in the German region will be inevitable. The Austrians are conducting a political offensive. It is estimated that most German states will be forced by public opinion to join the Shen Luo empire to which Austrians came. "


    Thomas despised Maximilian II''s actions, and everyone agreed. For a king to do this, he really needs strength.


    If the Bavarian Kingdom is a little stronger, even if it only resists the Austrian army for ten and a half months, or even defeats the battle all the way, everyone can accept it.


    This is a gap in strength, and no one will blame them for their incompetence. It can be said that as long as they resist, the German State Coalition will be able to organize.


    Now everyone is shrinking, not only to deter Austria''s military strength, but also the Bavarian people''s approach, which leaves everyone with no heart and dare not violate public opinion.


    George Hamilton-Gordon thought about it and said, "It looks like we are going to join forces with the Russians. We can''t let Austria go by ourselves and the French.


    The unified German empire was too powerful. Presumably the Russians were reluctant to see the monster appear, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russians communicated. In good faith, we can suspend the offensive in the Crimea. "


    "Prime Minister, by suspending the offensive at this time, our advantage at hand is equivalent to being abandoned for nothing. As long as the Russians refuse to give up Constantinople, this war cannot be ended.


    Unless we want to fight an Indian defense battle with the Russians in the Indus Valley, we cannot shrink back. Secretary of the Army reminded Stanley


    It is impossible to shrink back. Whoever dares to make concessions on this issue will wait to be nailed to the pillar of the traitor and be cast aside by the people for a lifetime!


    George Hamilton-Gordon sneered and said: "This loss is still within our tolerance. Even if we cannot compromise with the Russians on the Near East, we still stand on the issue of preventing German unity. Consistent.


    As long as our three countries agree, the Austrians will have to compromise. Once the Russians put pressure on Austria, can their allies continue?


    Once Russia-Austria breaks down, the subsequent wars will be fought. Now let the Russians fumble and let them interrupt the road to German reunification. "


    When it comes to diplomacy, John Niu is irritated. Even if they were to join forces with the Russians to intervene in the German Unification War, they did not forget to dig a big pit for the Russians first.


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 Chapter 218： Have their own calculations

    St. Petersburg


    The tsarist government was in a dilemma. Austria''s expansion was too fast. We must find a way to contain it.


    However, the Russian-Austrian alliance cannot be broken. Austria is the only significant ally of the Tsarist government on the European continent and must not be lost.


    Now that Austria is not expanding beyond the scope of the treaty, they cannot find any excuse for interference.


    This has nothing to do with credibility, as long as the interests are appropriate, the tsarist government does not care about selling teammates.


    Obviously, the current benefits are not enough for the Czar to sell teammates. Even if Britain and France abandon the Ottoman Empire, the Tsarist government will not be able to tear up the Russian-Olympic covenant.


    The reason is very simple. The Near East War awakened the Tsarist government and made them understand that they were not as powerful as expected. Since it''s not strong enough, you need allies.


    Throughout the world, there are only a handful of countries qualified to be Russian allies, and the traditional allies of Austria are reliable.


    Instability in Spain, Isabel II was still busy fighting, unable to intervene in European affairs. Such an ally would not have been sent to Nicholas I.


    The British and French guys are strong, but are you fighting? Undoubtedly, Akira''s enemies can become allies?


    If you look at it again, the Prussian kingdom is left as a quasi-power. Leaving aside the contradictions between the two sides, let ¡¯s not mention it. The Russians who are allied with the Prussian kingdom obviously have to suffer.


    When help is needed, the Prussians are powerless; in turn, they must always support Prussia.


    Finding allies is because of common interests and cannot achieve what they need, and alliances are impossible to talk about. This is also the reason for the collapse of the Nordic Three Court system.


    Foreign Minister Karl Vosel said with anxiety: "His Majesty, the voice of unity in the German region is very high, and Bavarian nationalism is not the most fanatical, they have all supported Austria''s unification war with actual actions.


    It is estimated that other states are not much better. Except for the Kingdom of Prussia, other states are likely to be induced by Austrians by political means.


    Now the Prussians are also frightened and dare not send troops to interfere in this war. The German Unification War, which we had envisioned, has now become an armed march in Austria.


    If we don''t intervene, Britain and France are afraid that they will not be able to stop Austria''s next move. "


    Allies also need to watch out. Austria is developing too fast and it is not a good thing for the Russians.


    Chancellor of the Treasury Aristanli Rhode objected: "We cannot directly intervene in this German reunification war. The Russian-Olympic Treaty has demarcated the sphere of influence of the two countries, and we cannot Breach of contract.


    The enemies of the Russian Empire were British and French Ottomans. If they intervened in this war, they would only be cheap for our enemies. Without the support of Austria, we would not be able to fight the Near East War immediately.


    The Austrian threat is only possible, and this is based on their unification of the German region. Now their chances of unifying the German region are still very small, at least the Prussian kingdom has not yet yielded.


    Moreover, this threat is not just for us. The French should be the most worried now. Austria has unified the German region, and the threat to them is the biggest. "


    Geopolitics determines the strategic threat of each country. The British Isles are isolated from the European continent, and the British threat can only come from the sea. After the reunification of the German region, the first is the French, and the second is Russia.


    "No, Mr. Astanley Rhode, you have misunderstood. Intervention in this war and compliance with the covenant are not mutually contradictory. As long as we support the Austrians to obtain the agreed site, it is not a violation of the covenant.


    This matter allows Britain and France to do this villain, we do not need to directly conflict with Austria. Karl-Wasser explained


    Aristanli Rhode asked uncertainly: "You mean to split the German region and completely break the road to unification in the German region?"


    Karl-Wasser replied affirmatively: "Yes, it has been proven that after the awakening of nationalism, if the German region is not divided, it will sooner or later unify.


    It''s too late to stop now. If it is later, the kingdom of Prussia will also be dominated by public opinion. We just want to stop them from unifying! "


    "What specific plans do you have?" Nicholas I asked with interest.


    Karl-Wollsell analyzed: "Your Majesty, this plan also needs British and French contributions and cannot be proposed by us, which will affect Russia-Olympic relations.


    According to the current situation, it is not a big problem for the Austrians to get the South German region. If Britain and France are willing to stop them, they can be allowed to do this evil.


    Prussia can obtain a certain expansion in North Germany. The duchy of Schleswig and Holstein were assigned to the Danes, and the states in the west could merge with Belgium and the Netherlands.


    Of course, the West Germans don''t care about us, so the British themselves have a headache. It does not matter whether it is for Prussia, Belgium or the Netherlands, or independence.


    As long as these economically developed regions are not annexed by Austria, their strength will not skyrocket. After the German division, Austria''s expansion was blocked, and then they could only compete for overseas colonies.


    This is bound to conflict with Britain and France. After having a common enemy, the relationship between the Russian and Austrian alliances is expected to go further. "


    Solving the problem once and for all is indeed the best choice. As long as the German region is completely divided, no country on the European continent can threaten the security of the Russian Empire.


    At least for the moment, it is not clear which country has the power to threaten Russia. Even the French who were most jealous of the Tsarist government are not as scary as they were in Napoleon''s time.


    ...


    Paris


    The situation changed too quickly, and Napoleon III''s plan to sit on the tiger''s seat before he could start had already died.


    The states of the German region all acted as ostriches, as if the Bavarian government was really sinful, and Austria''s overthrow of their rule was widely expected.


    Well, with information from Bavaria, Napoleon III had to admit that Austria was indeed the one to be expected this time.


    This means that Austria''s annexation of Bavaria will be easy. From beginning to end, there will be an armed march with no more than three-digit casualties. With a good public foundation, there will be no problems in the future.


    Napoleon III cursed, "Everyone knows the news from the German region.


    The situation is completely out of control, and if we do n¡¯t take action anymore, maybe it wo n¡¯t be long before Austria can rebuild the **** Roman Empire.


    If you don''t want to see the monster that has troubled France for hundreds of years, then find a way to strangle them now! "


    The Minister of the Interior Persini proposed: "Your Majesty, we must be prepared to intervene in the present situation. Given the current situation in the German region, these states will not become our allies.


    Austria''s strength is not weak. For the sake of insurance, it is best to work with Britain and Russia. The most important thing now is to coordinate diplomatic relations and ensure that the powers are in the same position. "


    Persini was the mastermind of Napoleon III, including the restoration plan. He may not be good at governing the country, but he is definitely a master at playing power.


    Obviously he was persuading Napoleon III not to interfere in the war. When he said it, it became a diplomatic need.


    It also vaguely reminded Napoleon III that France''s main force is still on the Near East battlefield and the domestic military strength is empty. If the troops are sent out, they will contribute to the enemy''s record.


    There is no way. The whole nation in the Napoleonic era is a thing of the past. The current French empire cannot keep up with Prussia in terms of mobilization speed.


    There are not enough troops in the hands, and they jumped out to interfere by force. Isn''t that a joke?


    Napoleon III asked with concern: "How long will it take us to have enough troops to interfere in this war?"


    Secretary of the Army Arnold thought for a while and said, "Sir, because of the Near East War, our standing army has now exceeded 800,000, and a large number of reserve forces have been recruited.


    There are 280,000 on the Crimean Peninsula, 200,000 in Constantinople, and 154,000 in overseas colonies. There are only less than 170,000 troops in the country.


    Now we can mobilize 150,000 young people to join the army every month. These recruits need at least three months of training before they can be put on the battlefield.


    If we want to interfere in this war alone, it will take at least half a year before we have enough troops. "


    Napoleon III completely lost the idea of ??going it alone. This was all a good thing of the July dynasty. During the Louis-Philippe period, France''s standing army was usually more than 200,000, and the system of all people was deserted.


    After Napoleon III came to power, the army was expanded to 800,000. Where there are so many reserve forces can be recruited directly.


    There is no shortage of young people of the right age in France, but these people can not go to the battlefield without picking up weapons, and they must also have some training.


    The three-month basic training is actually the cannon fodder in the cannon fodder, and the combat effectiveness is poor. This unreliable army did not dare take Napoleon III to the battlefield.


    This is not to say that the French''s ability to mobilize is really poor. Everyone is similar in this era. Before Franz''s reform of the military system, Austria''s ability to mobilize was similar to that of the French.


    In this era, the three countries that can quickly mobilize 800,000 troops out of Europe are Russia, France, and Austria. Of course, there are still many countries that can gather the number, but there is no way to guarantee the combat effectiveness.


    Seeing autumn leaves and knowing autumn, according to the situation in France, Napoleon III quickly came to the conclusion that this time the military intervention was difficult to continue.


    Unless the Austrians really want to unify Germany, everyone will be anxious. Britain, France, Russia, and the other three countries took back the fighting forces, otherwise there would not be enough troops in everyone''s hands.


    His judgement was correct. The British gave up the force intervention plan for the first time because the British Army could not come up with a sufficiently large force.


    ...


    While all countries were preparing, Franz was not idle, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was busy, and public relations were opened throughout the European continent.


    Even Switzerland, which had vengeance with the Habsburg dynasty, did not let go of hatred. Since the declaration of permanent neutrality at the Vienna Conference in 1815, relations between the two countries have normalized.


    Of course, this is not the focus of public relations in Austria, it is just routine and shows the attitude to the Swiss government.


    Unless Switzerland is willing to abandon its neutral position, they will not be able to participate in this war, and in fact they will not be able to participate.


    Switzerland in this era is not yet a developed country in later generations. As a mountain country, it is naturally indispensable before completing industrialization.


    Except for the states in the Flicker Germany region, the biggest public relations object is actually the French. The Russians can''t count, this was done in advance, and now they just continue to maintain communication.


    It''s not that Franz doesn''t want to do British jobs. The problem is that John Bull is too smart and Austria has no interest to buy them.


    Instead, they are French. Everyone has a common language and can pay for it at a certain price. If he cuts meat on his own, Franz is painful, so he can only be generous to others.


    ...


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 Chapter 219： put ones oar in

    On July 1, 1853, Prime Minister Felix visited the Grand Duchy of Baden again and had a historic meeting with Regent Prince Friedrich.


    The Prime Minister Felix continued to flicker: "His Royal Highness, the unification of Germany is the common aspiration of all the German people, and the Bavarian government, which has blocked its arms, has been abandoned by the people.


    History has given us a mission to achieve national unification at this time. As nobles in the German region, we have a responsibility to fulfill this obligation. "


    In the face of Prime Minister Felix''s great flicker, Prince Friedrich has a headache. Now "unification" is politically correct in the Principality of Baden. With the lesson of the Bavarian government, he dare not make mistakes on this issue.


    While Felix flickered, he was accompanied by Austria''s threat of force.


    The Kingdom of Bavaria has been leveled, and the Austrian army has involuntarily moved up the borders of the Grand Duchy of Baden, not too many to 100,000 people.


    This figure has made Prince Friedrich sleep well. In his opinion, 100,000 Austrian troops are not needed, and even 10,000 Austrian troops are a serious threat.


    Fortunately, the Austrians knew that they had to give first, and then there would be room for manoeuvre. Even if it is to be merged, it must be sold for a good price, right?


    Prince Friedrich raised a question in his heart: "The Prime Minister, as a nobleman in the German region, I am also willing to contribute to the unification of the German region. The problem now is that European countries do not want to see German unification.


    Britain, France, and Russia all showed their attitudes. Once the German region was unified, they would send troops to intervene, and the Prussians would join them.


    If this issue cannot be handled properly, we will start a process of reunification and it is likely to evolve into a large-scale war. "


    Nobles are not just privileges, they also represent responsibilities, which is why the European nobility is respected.


    Prince Friedrich couldn''t directly refuse the German reunification, and simply put the problem of reunification in front of him. By the way, he also hacked a wave of Prussians.


    If Austria can''t solve this problem, then reunification will be impossible to talk about, and it will be a big deal for Austria to eat Bavaria.


    Friends of the dead did not die, and Prince Friedrich did not mean to injustice the Bavarian government. The Austrians had paid attention to the food, and publicly promised that the two kings'' houses would replace the land.


    Although the exact location was not disclosed, it was already the best option for the Bavarian royal family. As the royal family abandoned by the people, staying in Bavaria will not secure the throne, it is better to change places to keep their foundation.


    Felix said with confidence: "His Royal Highness can be assured about this issue. If we cannot solve the diplomatic problem, we dare not raise reunification at this time.


    The current situation in the world must be very clear to His Highness that Britain, France, and Russia are fighting in the Near East. Now, even if they want to interfere, they are still weak and weak.


    As long as everyone agrees, German regional unification will not be a problem. The trouble now is the Kingdom of Prussia, who have always been ambitious and want to annex the entire German region.


    We will try our best to, if the Prussian government opposes and colludes with the powers, then this time we will first unify the South German region.


    This is the bottom line of Austria. Anyone dares to obstruct, then see you in the war! "


    Prince Friedrich understood it, the previous ones were routines, and the last sentence was the true purpose of Austria.


    After a careful calculation, he found that the Austrian plan seemed to have a very high success rate, the Bavarian Kingdom was over, and the southern German region was no longer able to resist them.


    If the German region is unified, Britain, France, and Russia will certainly not be tolerant. If the rule was divided between North and South Germany, the results would be different.


    Austria is getting bigger, but such a big step just hits everyone''s bottom line and does not threaten everyone''s survival.


    For the British, there is no need to worry about the out of control of the European balance. After the strength of Austria, which is equal to that of the French, it will be at the top of the line and not as good as the Russians.


    Anyway, Austria is surrounded by the three countries of Russia, France, and France. At this stage, it can no longer expand, even if it is a bit stronger, it is within the scope.


    Not to mention the Russians. The Russian-Austrian alliance is a well-known thing. As long as the entire German region is not unified and the Russians feel threatened, the rest can accept it.


    Prince Friedrich speculated that Russia and Austria had already reached an agreement, otherwise the Austrians would not dare to take action at this time.


    A single France seems to be intimidating to Austria. Who is afraid to fight? As long as it was not Napoleon''s rebirth, Austria''s unification of the South German region was totally unconcerned.


    Prince Friedrich involuntarily acquiesced in his heart that the people support unity. In this view, when calculating Austria''s military strength, the powers of several states in the South German region were added.


    There is nothing wrong with this calculation. When the French came over, they couldn''t think of not playing. Invasion of foreign enemies, still others dare to call neutrality?


    Prince Friedrich thought for a while and said, "His Prime Minister, in principle, I agree with the unification of the German region. The Duchy of Baden will not hinder the unification of the country, but we need to discuss specific details."


    The fight for interests cannot be reversed. Now Prince Friedrich naturally wants to fight for the benefit of the principality of Baden, or for himself.


    Felix was pleased and got a positive answer. He knew that the Principality of Baden was done. Are you afraid to talk about the specific conditions?


    We must know that there is a law in the world called the Constitution, and the central government can pass laws to restrict the rights of local governments.


    In the new government, Austria has occupied an absolute dominant position. What are these small states to compete with?


    Felix flickered in the atmosphere: "No problem. Considering that each state in the German region has its own system, in principle we advocate state autonomy.


    Except that everyone must abide by the common Constitution, the central government usually does not interfere with the administration of local governments. "


    There is a prerequisite for these, that is-temporarily.


    Prince Friedrich was satisfied or dissatisfied. Prime Minister Felix''s attitude was too resolute, and the action was threat of force, preventing him from speaking out.


    As for leaking the Austrian plan, Prince Friedrich is not so stupid, which is a laborious task.


    Even if the British and French knew it, they would not be able to change the result of the unification of the Principality of Baden. Now it is the best choice to sell the Principality of Baden for a good price.


    If you turn your face, you can refer to the treatment of the Bavarian royal family. Replacing the country sounds good. In fact, they are losing money, and the business results of several generations are gone. They have to start again.


    What if the Austrian government is shameless, and in the last ten or eight years, it has found moths again, what excuse to take down their throne?


    In the new land, they do not have a deep mass foundation, and the royal family is abolished, and even the troubles cannot be fought.


    After a week of negotiations, on July 9, 1853, Prime Minister Felix, on behalf of Austria and Prince Friedrich, represented the Principality of Baden, and jointly signed the "Declaration of German Unity".


    To put it simply, from now on, the Principality of Baden and Austria are the same country, even though this new parallel imports of the Roman Empire have not yet been established.


    Prior to this, the Principality of Saxony had signed. The Austrian government threatened to lure a combination of punches down, and the people in the country followed the blind, and it was difficult for them not to compromise!


    Nationalism in the German region has been detonated, the Bavarian government, which obstructed national unity, was killed by Austria, and the Duchy of Saxony, the Duchy of Baden and Austria reached agreement.


    It seems that the days of reunification in the German region are not far off. When Prime Minister Felix arrived in W¨¹rttemberg, the welcoming crowd had crowded the streets and finally had to negotiate in a manor outside the city.


    When Austria issued a declaration of war, everyone thought that war was inevitable. As a result, the Bavarians'' approach successfully turned the war into an armed march, and the dawn of peaceful reunification appeared again.


    Before the negotiations began, the Wurttemberg government was already under great pressure. Prior to this, many people have publicly stated that if the unification war breaks out, they will not help the government to fight.


    In order to prevent the old Bavarian government from repeating itself, the kingdom of W¨¹rttemberg naturally surrendered. As long as Austria can handle international pressure, then everyone is a family.


    On July 11, 1853, the yet-to-be-established parallel Roman Empire had emerged: Austria, Bavaria, Baden, Saxony, and Wurttemberg.


    The South German region has basically achieved unity. On the way to Hessen-Darmstadt, Felix has announced that it has joined the Shinra Empire.


    At this time, Britain, France, Russia and other countries ready to interfere have reached an agreement. On July 6, Britain, France, Russia and the three countries jointly issued a statement announcing a one-month truce in the Near East.


    The following day, a joint note was issued from twelve European countries, including Britain, France and Russia, asking Austria to stop the German unification operation.


    Without any threatening language, just this note, Austria had to stop the pace of reunification, but at this time Franz''s goal was completed.


    The German region, where the dawn of reunification had just appeared, fell into sorrow immediately, and many people found that reunification was still in the foreseeable future.


    The Kingdom of Prussia also appeared in the interference state this time, and Franz didn''t think there was any surprise. Carrying a little infamy for the benefit, what else?


    Anyway, now their reputation has been stink, broken jars, Frederick-William IV wouldn''t mind being scolded more.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia does not participate in this operation, it is certain that this division in the German region will have nothing to do with them.


    Support Prussia against Austria? Such a good thing, just think about it in your dreams.


    The United Kingdom stated that Hanover is its own younger brother and cannot give up, otherwise where does the boss lose his face? Is it not enough to balance Austria, France and Russia?


    The French said that Lao Tzu is not stupid. It is not enough to have an Austrian competitor. Is it still necessary to add one now?


    The Russians said, yes, they can support you spiritually, and you must fight for the actual benefits yourself. Russia is not stupid.


    The interest in Europe is so great. If the Prussians take more, it means that others will take less.


    Which idiot is willing to take out his own interests and cultivate an opponent?


    Geographical position has been decided. Once the Kingdom of Prussia rises, it will be your competitors. Because the meat left for the Kingdom of Prussia was not enough anymore, they could only grab it.


    Check and balance Austria? Once the German region was divided, Austria''s expansion was blocked.


    The west is French, the east is Russian, the north is Prussia, the south is the Balkan Peninsula, the Sardinian kingdom in the southwest is the younger brother of the British, and the other states in Italy are originally Austrian youngsters.


    How can Austria choose? Oh, and there is another Switzerland that needs nothing, unless the Vienna government has collectively flooded its brain, otherwise it will not be interested in the backbone of Europe.


    According to the plan proposed by the Russians, Austria either stayed in place and went out to grab colonies if it wanted to expand!


    This British and French really does not advise, Austria is really not an opponent to compete overseas. Geography determines that Austria is naturally at a disadvantage in terms of overseas colonization.


    As long as you develop colonies overseas, you will be trapped by Britain and France, and if you do not have a good relationship with everyone, you should not think of any gains.


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 Chapter 220： transaction

    The Near East War was suddenly suspended, instantly waking many people in the Austrian government. No surprise, the powers are not fools and will not let the unified German empire come out and prey on them.


    This is to be expected from Franz, unlike the historical empires in history, and Austria now looks much stronger.


    When deterring European countries, it is inevitable that everyone will be jealous. At this time, diplomatic means are very important, and brute force is not done by wise men.


    Berlin


    Metternich proposed to the Prussian government to divide the German region. There is no doubt that the Prussians are not stupid and it is difficult for the two sides to negotiate.


    It is easy for Austria to annex the South German region, but it is very difficult for Prussia to annex the North German region. This is a matter of soft power.


    The Prussianism of **** ism is only as strong as military power. Culturally, most German states can despise them.


    This is also the reason why the Prussian kingdom is easy to recruit criminals. In the cultural world, they have no right to speak, and they have not been culturally recognized.


    Of course, they can also learn from history, using force to force everyone to agree. But the current Frederick-William IV government counseled and was afraid to take this step.


    All countries called for the suspension of German reunification, and Austria encountered unprecedented difficulties in diplomacy. If Prussia jumped out at this time, the pressure in Austria would be reduced, and they would be hard pressed.


    The North German region is different from the South German region. Most of the South German countries are Austria''s younger brothers. They have been influenced by Austria for a long time. This is why Franz advocates unification by political means.


    The North German region also has British writing. Prussia wants to annex these regions. Hanover is a hurdle that cannot pass.


    After a Danish incident, the Berlin government knew that the powers would not be provoked. Even if the British would not directly approach the city like the Russians, it would be terrible for the navy to come out and block the door.


    Metternich said calmly: "Her Majesty, North Germany is the most prosperous region in Germany. Although the territory is slightly smaller, their economic strength is not weak at all."


    The economic strength of North Germany is indeed not weak, and the total amount is more than half of the Kingdom of Prussia. This is where Frederick William IV dreamed of.


    Frederick-William IV shook his head and said, "His Prime Minister, although the economy of the North German region is good, it is still not as good as that of the South German region. There is a huge gap between the population base and the territory.


    Considering the complex situation in North Germany, it is very difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to annex these states, which is very unfair. Prussia needs to get Saxony as compensation. "


    Obviously, the Prussian government had recognized the importance of population during this period.


    Metternich replied coldly: "Your Majesty, strength determines power. Once it exceeds this line, it means disaster!"


    How can it be fair? Austria paid such a great price and finally gave the Kingdom of Prussia the same benefits. How stupid is the Vienna government?


    ...


    The Prussian government did not dare to mess with the British, but hoped to receive compensation in the Central German region, which was obviously not acceptable to Austria. The final negotiations between the Austrian and Austrian parties naturally ended in dissatisfaction.


    Metternich''s goal has been reached. The Prussians are tempted to share a piece of meat in the mouth of the Germans. This means that they cannot work closely with Britain and France.


    If according to the British and French proposal, the German region is divided into three and the states other than Prussia and Austria are merged into one country, what are the benefits of the Prussians?


    In order to restrict Austria, Prussia will not use his martial arts. Once this country was established, the loss of the Kingdom of Prussia would be great.


    Without the South German region, Austria is still a continental power; without the North German region, the current Prussian power status of the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be maintained.


    The complete industrial system is gone, and the German Customs Union, which affects the lifeblood of the Prussian economy, no longer exists.


    A kingdom of Prussia with a population of 13 million cannot support an independent economy, even in the 19th century.


    The area of ??North Germany is not large, but it has a large population. Once merged here, the population of the Kingdom of Prussia will exceed 20 million. This number has exceeded that of England, and the total economic volume will increase by 60 to 70%.


    The bait was put down, and Metternich was not afraid of the Prussians being indifferent. In the end, whether the Prussians ate the meat or got into a show of anger did not matter to him.


    ...


    In 1853, Paris still maintained a part of the medieval style. New power surged in the corner of the classical city, and a large number of immigrants flowed to Paris with a living dream.


    The skyrocketing population not only brings economic development, but also piles of garbage and feces piled up on the streets.


    A wide ditch divides the road into two and blocks the road on both sides. As long as a light rain, the road will be erected a rickety bridge.


    The slaughterhouse is located in the center of the city, the blood flowing down the road like a stream, coagulating on the soles of the shoes, and then the leather shoes are dyed crimson.


    This is Paris in Metternich''s eyes. He is accustomed to the neatness of Vienna. When he sees dirty and messy Paris, he is really hard to like.


    The most unacceptable is the infanticide in the stinking ditch. The cruel society is forcing the people to lose their morality. In order to survive the bottom people, they have to artificially control the birth rate. The sound disappeared.


    It is a bustling international metropolis, a landmark city in Europe, and a sea of ??sin. This is Paris in the 19th century.


    Versailles Palace


    Metternich and Napoleon III had a secret meeting. Interests will always be the best catalyst for state relations. Before the Great Revolution, it was the honeymoon period of France-Austria relations.


    After the Great Revolution, this situation changed rapidly. After Napoleon III succeeded, the relationship between France and Austria once recovered. With the outbreak of the Near East War, the relationship between the two countries fell to the freezing point again.


    Now the two can talk about laughing together, or because of interests, there is a common topic between the two countries, which are mainland countries.


    There is nothing that cannot be solved by interests. If the interests cannot be solved, it must be that the interests are not big enough.


    Napoleon III was not a desperate saint, so he had great expectations for the arrival of Metternich, which meant benefits.


    Metternich opened the door and said: "Your Majesty, on the European continent, the two countries can cooperate with each other and get what they need.


    ''The confrontation between the two countries'' is needed by the British''s continental balance policy, which is not in the interests of our two countries.


    When I visited Paris this time, I wanted to communicate with your country in depth and settle the dispute between the two countries. "


    "What do you need us to do, and what can we get?" Napoleon III asked neatly.


    In fact, higher-level negotiations tend to be simpler. Everyone was very busy and didn''t have that much time to talk.


    Usually high-level meetings are very short. To achieve results in a limited time, it is easier to reach consensus by talking directly about benefits.


    Metternich directly stated the conditions: "His Majesty, Austria wishes to obtain your country''s recognition of the New Holy Roman Empire, and in return Austria will support your country''s expansion in the Kingdom of Sardinia and Central Europe."


    Napoleon III thought for a while and said, "It seems that unifying the German region is just a cover. Your real purpose is only to annex the South German region. Now your goal has been reached?"


    Metternich replied solemnly: "Yes, Your Majesty! It is too difficult to unify the German region. No one wants us to succeed, and Austria has no plan to challenge the world."


    Napoleon III fell into meditation. The call for unity in the German region was very high. Austria in South Germany had already eaten it, and it was obviously not easy to spit it out.


    From the standpoint of France, he naturally did not want Austria to continue to grow, but now it is very difficult to interfere.


    Don''t look at the temporary truce in the Near East War. Napoleon III was very clear that the conflicts between Britain, France, and Russia remained unrelenting. As long as the Russians did not give up, they could not budge.


    Retreating Austria by diplomatic pressure? Napoleon III can say for sure, stop dreaming. In this era, everyone is talking about strength. Austria has shown its muscles. Do not expect them to compromise without overwhelming their strength.


    He had to admit that Austria had chosen a good opportunity, taking advantage of the war between Britain, France, and Russia, and winning the South German region in one fell swoop, resulting in established facts.


    Napoleon III said cautiously: "Your country must cede the land west of the Rhine to France, and your country must also withdraw from Italy.


    The sphere of influence of the new Holy Roman Empire is limited to the current franchisees and must not continue to expand into the German region.


    In the Near East War, your country must not continue to support the Russians. If your country can do this, we can recognize the legitimacy of the new Holy Roman Empire. "


    How is it possible to agree with Napoleon III''s request? At such a high price, a South German will be harvested, and Austria will not be busy.


    Metternich shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, your appetite is too big, which has exceeded Austria''s bottom line.


    Apart from the fact that the New Holy Roman Empire did not continue to expand in the German region, we could not accept other conditions.


    First of all, there is a covenant between Russia and Austria. We cannot abandon our allies. There is no need to talk about this issue.


    Secondly, it is not possible to withdraw from Italy. At best, we can promise not to continue expansion in Italy.


    The German land west of the Rhine can be negotiated, but not now, we must consider the feelings of the people.


    In fact, we don''t have many territories west of the Rhine, and the value is not very high. It may be better for your country to make up from elsewhere. "


    After Metternich personally acknowledged the existence of a covenant between Russia and Austria, Napoleon III''s heart sank to the bottom, which meant that intervention was no longer possible.


    Don''t look at all the European countries coming here for fun. In fact, most of the countries are just for the purpose of spreading their presence internationally. If they are sent out, one or two will have to retreat.


    As long as the Russians supported Austria, interference in the coalition would not be organized. Unless the war in the Near East ceased immediately, Britain and France withdrew their troops from the front lines and had the power to interfere with Austria.


    The British refused to do it, Napoleon III did not know, anyway, he could never do it himself. After paying such a large price, the battle was fought on this part. Without a big victory, he would not have ended.


    This is about his political life. Napoleon III could not bet on his throne in order to interfere with Austria. This is not worth it.


    Since there was a deal between Russia and Austria, Metternich appeared secretly in Paris, but what about London? If the Austrians persuaded the British, it wouldn''t matter whether France recognized it or not.


    Thinking of this, Napoleon III reluctantly found that at this time his own choice is not large, unless France does not expand in the future, otherwise the exchange of interests is the best choice.


    The mineral resources in France are insufficient. The mineral resources in the German Rhine region have always been coveted by France, especially the local rich coal resources.


    Most of these areas are currently under the control of the Kingdom of Prussia. This is also one of the causes of the Franco-Prussian war in history. The Prussians did not fulfill their prior commitments, and Napoleon III provoked the war.


    ...


    Maximizing benefits is the essence of any politician, and Napoleon III is no exception. Now he needs to get a benefit in Austria to consolidate his unstable mountains.


    After some bargaining, on August 6, 1853, Metternich and Napoleon III signed at the Palace of Versailles the "Outline of the Handling of the French and Austrian Issues", "The Treaty on the Division of French and Austrian Spheres of Power," and the "Secret Treaty on Mutual Aid between France and Austria".


    The first two treaties just stipulated that the two countries were outside their sphere of influence and stipulated many possible disputes in the treaties.


    The later secret agreement is the core of this negotiation. According to the agreement: France supports the establishment of the new Holy Roman Empire, and Austria will support the French to obtain the west of the Rhine and parts of Italy. (Including Belgium, Luxembourg, Rhineland, Kingdom of Sardinia, Sicily)


    When generous with others, Franz was always generous. If the French dared to ask for them, even if they included the Netherlands and North Germany, Metternich would not refuse.


    Anyway, the support for this commitment is just verbal, and there is no need to pay actual benefits.


    Didn''t Napoleon III know? Obviously impossible, but he has confidence in France''s strength, and he thinks that winning these regions is no problem at all.


    As long as the Austrians can fulfill their agreement, provide verbal support, and not interfere with other countries, they will be very successful.


    An ideal is always there, what if it is realized?


    An agreement was made in advance, and if an action was to be taken in the future, an opponent was excluded in advance.


    Of course, Napoleon III is not stupid, and will not really believe in the commitment of the Austrian government. So many goals, even if they want to take action, cannot be achieved in one jump.


    The road must be taken step by step, the meat must be eaten bite by bite, and as long as it is not greedy, these goals are likely to be achieved by the French.


    In short, everything depends on strength. As long as France is strong enough, these small goals can be achieved. Conversely, if the strength is insufficient, even if the Austrians fulfill their promises, they will not have the appetite to eat.


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 Chapter 221： End without disease

    London


    In any case, the British government is an inevitable hurr. Since the German unification process was stopped by various countries, Prime Minister Felix has switched to London.


    In fact, the joint intervention plans of various countries have already been in progress. After the agreement with the South German states was reached, it was the Russians who helped to hinder the hind legs.


    In this respect, the Tsarist government is still very credible, of course, the public relations expenses from Austria also played a role.


    Otherwise, it is estimated that the Saxony Kingdom has just been finalized, and this joint declaration has appeared. Then it will be difficult for Austria to proceed with the latter plan.


    It is almost impossible to achieve the established facts and deal with them at the negotiating table.


    The Joint Declaration was issued so long that the international conference has not yet been held, which is to leave time for Austrian public relations.


    In other words, if you take advantage of Austria, we are jealous. If we can''t get enough compensation, we have to do things.


    This is Franz''s view. If the international conference were to be held immediately, Austria would have no time for events. No, it should be said that there is no time to visit London.


    Under the strong request of Napoleon III, this international conference was held in Paris, and the Parisian government in the immediate vicinity clearly had the opportunity to publicize.


    Not to mention the Russians, Austria did not dare to act without the support of a bear, apparently the two sides had a deal for a long time. How can a shrewd John Bull tolerate such a thing?


    The meeting was originally planned to be held in July, but it was dragged to the end of August, which was what the British demanded.


    Faced with this situation, the Austrian government naturally had no choice, and Prime Minister Felix had to make a trip to London himself.


    ...


    Felix asked the contrary: "Mr. Henry, the importance of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venesia to Austria, presumably you do not know, the local economic value is still above the South German region.


    Venice is Austria ¡¯s largest foreign trade port. Most of Austria ¡¯s naval ports are in the Venezia region. Do you think we might let go? "


    The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, George Hamilton-Gordon, smiled and said, "Mr. Felix, there is no shortage of ports in your country. Rijeka and Trieste are excellent ports. There are many ports to develop. "


    Felix shook his head and said, "Mr. Henry, in theory, as long as it is adjacent to the sea, it can be transformed into a high-quality port. But what about the development cost?


    Dalmatia is the poorest province in Austria, and local transportation is enough to make any port worthless.


    Therefore, abandoning the proposal of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venesia, let us say no more, we cannot agree. "


    The British wanted to unify the Italian region, while balancing Austria and France, and the forces of the Mediterranean.


    However, on this issue, at the same time it was opposed by Austria, France and Spain, and the unification of Italy became remote.


    The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venesia is the compensation Austria received from giving up the Austrian Netherlands. The territory covers an area of ??46,991 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 5.16 million. It is dominated by Italians and some Germanic.


    This is the most fertile land in Italy. It has the largest plain in Italy, the Po River plain, where more than half of Italy''s industries are gathered, and the most prosperous port in the Mediterranean, Venice, which once occupied 30% of Austria''s fiscal revenue. %.


    Such a huge economic benefit, of course, the Vienna government cannot easily give up. Even now that the British are conditioned to recognize the new Holy Roman Empire, Prime Minister Felix has refused.


    Unable to achieve this goal, Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon again put forward new conditions: "Mr. Felix, your country cannot give up the Italian region, so it is not a problem to stop supporting the Russians!


    Presumably you don''t want to watch the Russians annex the Ottoman Empire, push the tentacles deep into the Mediterranean, and break the balance in Europe? "


    After arriving in London, Felix had a feeling in his mind that the real goal of the British should be to break up the Russian-Australian alliance.


    "Mr. Henry, I think you are misunderstood. In the Near East War we will only remain neutral and we have never supported the Russians.


    From the outbreak of the war to the present, the Austrian government has been neutral and doing business with Russians, which is based on the principle of free trade. "


    Free trade was proposed by the British. This is one of the national policies of the British government. It is naturally impossible for Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon to hit his own face.


    George Hamilton-Gordon asked, "So has your country decided to join the free trade system?"


    Felix flickered: "Mr. Henry, the situation in Austria is not the same as in your country. Many people in the country are worried that once they join your country to establish a free trade system, they will be hit economically.


    After all, your country''s industrial strength is really too strong, and all the countries in the world together may not be able to compare with you. "


    That''s right, the industrial strength of the British Empire is now thriving, and no country in the world can compare them.


    However, once the countries have completed industrialization, the weaknesses of the three small islands and the lack of resources in the British Isles will be exposed, and then another ending will come.


    Does the British see this problem? The answer is: I don''t see it.


    The British Empire is so glorious that they ignore the possible crisis. Otherwise, they will start to prepare now, not to mention that they will always be at their peak, at least to extend the time of the world hegemon.


    The theoretical best choice is to shift the focus of development to Canada, compete with the Americans for the Americas, and kill the United States in this era with the power of the British Empire.


    Secondly, the development of Australia and the invasion of the Nanyang region, with such a region to support, can also support a superpower.


    Thirdly, it is the development of the African continent. At this time, the total population of the African continent was at most more than 20 million. Thanks to the popularity of the slave trade, the African population was still declining.


    Americans can turn Indians into minorities, more professional John Bulls, or uncle Black into protected animals.


    These three options, no matter which one, need to invest a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources, unless the British elite is a traversal, otherwise it is definitely not a play.


    Although it is flicker, in this era, this is a compliment. George Hamilton was very pleased to be able to get Felix''s compliment, but this did not affect the subsequent negotiations.


    George Hamilton-Gordon can be sure that the Austrian government does not mind joining the free trade system as soon as they relax on the German issue.


    This is obviously not the bottom line of Austria. George Hamilton-Gordon continued to test: "Mr. Felix, since your country remained neutral in the Near East War, now you should occupy the land of the Ottoman Empire, should you return it after the war? "


    Felix can only sigh, it really is the master of playing the mainland''s balance policy, so quickly thought of the problems after the end of the Near East War.


    "We need to discuss this with the Ottoman government. If they can pay enough ransom, we don''t mind returning the land they currently occupy."


    This "ransom" is obviously not something that the Ottoman Empire can afford. It is nothing more than a concession for the British to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire in Austria.


    Regarding the area of ??the territory, the several major states that Austria is currently focusing on add up to less than 140,000 square kilometers, which is less than half of Austria''s occupation of the Ottoman Empire.


    Kingdom of Bavaria: 75865 square kilometers


    Wurttemberg Kingdom: 20682 square kilometers


    Grand Duchy of Baden: 15,070 square kilometers


    Kingdom of Saxony: 14,993 square kilometers


    Principality of Hesse-Darmstadt: about 10,000 square kilometers


    Frankfurt free city 248.31 square kilometers


    However, the account cannot be counted like this, Austria''s annexation of the South German region is not much land, mainly for population, and the population of these German states is more than 10 million.


    These populations can effectively make up for the weakness of Austria''s main ethnic group, and turn the seemingly powerful Austrian empire into a truly powerful great empire.


    As for the land in the Balkans, how can the Ottoman Empire be returned? Can the current Ottoman Empire be maintained?


    Take the Duchy of the Danube as an example. As long as Austria insists on opposing their independence, the Ottoman Empire can only send them back unless they want to be neighbors with the bear.


    If the Russians win or are tied in the Near East War, then the Ottoman Empire will be forced, and they will be trapped in the enclave between the Russians and Austria and let them manage it. Are you kidding me?


    It is possible for Austria to abandon the Balkans. Prime Minister Felix''s promise will be fulfilled only if Britain and France win the Near East War.


    This question was quickly answered by George Hamilton. In this inland region, the British Empire has too little say.


    Don''t look at the fact that it seems that Austria attaches great importance to them now. In fact, the Russians have the largest say, and the French are the second.


    The London government acknowledges that it is good, but its opposition will not change the final result. As long as one country in France and Russia supports Austria, the reconstruction of Shinra is not a problem.


    In the end, the two sides did not reach any agreement, did not get enough benefits from Austria, and could not force the Austrian government to make concessions. Naturally, John Niu could not give an accurate answer.


    The South German region could not intervene, but they could not give up in the North German region. Only in the coastal regions could they find the prestige of Britain.


    These problems have a headache for the British. Felix wouldn''t worry about them, anyway, the goodwill of Austria brought it.


    With ambiguous answers, Prime Minister Felix set off on his way home. For the upcoming Paris conference, let Metternich deal with it. I have to admit that he is the most professional in this regard.


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 Chapter 222： Franz Franz

    Since the twelve nations intervened in the German unification process, the entire German region has fallen into a low tide, as if the sky had fallen. Even the most radical nationalists are desperate for the unity of the German region.


    In order to appease the people, the Austrian government posted notices for the people in the area under its control. This shows that the Vienna government is still making its final diplomatic efforts to achieve the greatest possible unity in the German region, and by the way the Prussian kingdom has been hacked again and again.


    This did not help. Apart from scolding the Prussian government once again, everyone had to wait for the final trial of the Paris talks.


    On the campus of the University of Munich


    A young student said indignantly: "We can''t wait this way, we have to do something!"


    A young man next to him quickly grabbed his right arm and comforted him: "Bayer, don''t do stupid things. At this time, we can only rely on the Vienna government for diplomatic mediation. Now the Prime Minister of Felix has gone to London, Metter Mr. Nirvana also went to Paris.


    It is said that Her Majesty Franz also visited St. Petersburg, and now the Austrian government is doing its best to unify the German region.


    What can you do now? In addition to chaos, can you make these countries change their positions? "


    Bayer broke his arm with his arm and said, "Schwar, I can''t help it. Even if we can''t do anything, we can organize a demonstration to show them our determination to unite!"


    "Humph!"


    Sherr gave a cold drink and said, "Don''t be stupid, Bayer. Even as the newspapers said, even if people from all German regions came out to protest at this time, it would have no effect.


    The London government can''t see it, the Paris government can''t see it, the St. Petersburg government can''t see it, and European governments can''t see it.


    Now our most important effort is to make Germany stronger, so strong that they dare not interfere in our internal affairs, so that the German region can achieve unity.


    Now, even the most powerful Austria in the German region cannot face the courage to fight in the face of European countries!


    Protests, apart from destroying the order of society, cannot increase the national strength at all; apart from delaying our development process, there is no practical significance. "


    They all have "hate", hate that the German region is not strong enough, and even if many states and states add up, they cannot face the collective pressure of the powers.


    Bayer scolded, "Blamed the Prussian barbarians. If they were not two or five, the situation is definitely not so passive now.


    Britain, France, and Russia are at war. This is the best opportunity for reunification in the German region. As a result, these **** actually fell to Britain, France, and Russia, and betrayed the interests of the German region! "


    Since the Austrian occupation here, the Kingdom of Heprus has become a part of daily publicity, especially after the Kingdom of Prussia appears on the list of interfering countries, and they can no longer be whitewashed.


    Now everyone is uncomfortable at this time, naturally they will be caught and scolded. Since ancient times, traitors have always been more hateful than their enemies.


    At the time of this decision, the Prussian government should have been prepared to be scolded. Anyway, they have no idea of ??South Germany, and the public base is the same.


    The explanation is completely unnecessary, because it cannot be explained at all, and it cannot be said that if the Kingdom of Prussia does not join the interference alliance, and the remaining North German states will merge into one country, they will not get any good.


    As for joining forces with Austria to unify the German region? Frederick-William IV stated that he was not stupid, and played politics with the Habsburgs, didn''t he take it for himself?


    The Hohenzollern family is best at using force. They have the ability to take an army to practice. Frederick-William IV can proudly say: Throw hundreds of streets from Franz in leading soldiers.


    I have to admit that sometimes heredity works a little bit. The Hohenzollern family was born with many famous players, and the Prussian kings were basically more capable of playing.


    Because he was not very good at political struggles, William II was quickly overthrown by his men after the outbreak of World War I, and the Habsburgs were all killed by their heirs.


    Even the last emperor, a parallel import, almost saved the empire, but Wilson''s "fourteen points" stimulated the outbreak of nationalism and killed the Austro-Hungarian Empire.


    This point can also be seen now. Since the Kingdom of Prussia joined the ranks of interference in the country, the country has begun to flourish, and nationalists'' dissatisfaction with the Prussian government has reached its peak.


    If Franz changed, he would rather choose to join the Austrian army to divide up the German region. After the event, he would make an illusion of merging with Austria and wait for the pressure of the powers to split.


    Taking this opportunity, swallowing the North German area under the banner of unification, and when offending the British, they can also pull Austria together.


    Anyway, this will happen sooner or later. If the Kingdom of Prussia wants to go further, it will be necessary to annex North Germany, so Hanover cannot run away.


    It is unusual for Hannover. In addition to the interests of the British, as the queen''s home, there is also the face of the British Empire. Now that the bullish John Bull has begun, how can he tolerate being beaten?


    In this case, it would be okay to pull a person to share the pressure. What a wonderful excuse for the great cause of German reunification?


    Doing this, although the external pressure will increase, but the internal can get the support of the people and make the rule more stable. It is difficult to determine the pros and cons for the country, but it is the best choice for the king. .


    Napoleon III was a master in this field. In order to strengthen his throne, he did not hesitate to fight the Russians in the Near East.


    In terms of national interest, the French only need to keep Constantinople, there is no need to continue fighting in the Crimea, but the French still sent troops.


    After a few victories in the Crimean Peninsula in history, after personal political gains were obtained, Napoleon III decisively negotiated with the Russians.


    ...


    The wind breeze, Franz leaned his head out of the window and felt this wonderful time.


    At the moment he is on his way to St. Petersburg, in the name of visiting the Tsarist government for the unified German region and seeking diplomatic support.


    In fact, his visit to Russia at this time was not directly related to this negotiation, but just for political show.


    Although knowing that the German region is unlikely to be unified this time, as Emperor of Austria, Franz still has to make the greatest efforts to this end, at least to let the people in the German region see his efforts.


    In mid-July, Franz set off from Vienna and the carriage drove towards St. Petersburg. Traffic in Austria is still marginal, and Franz also took a train.


    After entering the Russian Empire, he was too lazy to talk about it. If he didn''t have a good body, it is estimated that he would have been tossed on the road before arriving in St. Petersburg.


    Franz now most misses the era of planes and trains. From Vienna to St. Petersburg in later generations, the planes lasted for two or three hours at most, and the trains lasted for one day.


    But in this era, if you want to walk these 1583 kilometers, that is the month.


    Fortunately, after crossing Poland, you can take the sea route, which can save a lot of time. Otherwise, the carriage rides all the way, even if the Paris negotiations start, he is still halfway.


    In fact, you can cross the German region to St. Petersburg. You can enter the North Sea either by boat through the Rhine or by the Elbe.


    Unfortunately, both roads must pass through the Kingdom of Prussia. At this time, politics required Austria and Prussia to be angry, and Franz could only go in Poland.


    It is also the flood season of the Vistula River, and navigation is very dangerous. For the sake of small life, Franz decided to rush slowly.


    Anyway, this is the situation. He will never visit St Petersburg again until the railway runs through. The long distance is murder.


    When will the railway from Saint Petersburg to Vienna be opened? This question is to be asked of the Russians. At the speed of Austria''s development, the domestic railway network is almost complete after 20 years.


    As for the Russian Empire, it is impossible to complete the full coverage of the railway network in this century, and it may be achieved in the next century.


    Although the road is a little bumpy, the scenery along the way is very good. It is completely natural. Especially after entering Russia, the factories that smoke are very rare.


    Occasionally, when encountering scenic areas, Franz will stop to watch it, which is a relaxing trip.


    Franz''s convoy is now moving at a speed of thirty kilometers a day, and stops when it rains. If the rain does not exist, he is a good emperor who is sympathetic to his subordinates and will not toss people casually.


    In terms of reception, the Tsarist government paid great attention to etiquette and arranged in strict accordance with the emperor''s standard treatment. Even if Franz brought a regiment of guards to visit, the Russians did not frown.


    On this day, the accompanying Russian representative, Count Medvez, came to the carriage and asked, "Your Majesty, the Vistula River can be navigable in front of you. Do you want to change the waterway?"


    To change, we must change it. Whoever wants to ride this carriage, let anyone do it!


    Franz casually made an excuse and said, "You arrange it, we must hurry!"


    ...


    Franz soon regretted it, and it turned out that it was definitely not enjoyable to go water this time, especially when he was seasick.


    It was okay when sailing along the river, and often docked in the port, Franz didn''t feel it. It''s different after going to sea. The wind and waves at sea and the inland river are completely two concepts.


    On the first day of sailing, Franz supported the past with his strong physique. On the second day, he became pale, and on the third day, he began to vomit.


    With this spit, the journey was delayed again, and everyone hurried to the nearest port. By this time the squadron had arrived in Estonia, not far from St. Petersburg.


    There is no way. The emperor''s little life is expensive, and no one dares to be sloppy. Even the accompanying doctors knew that this was just a normal reaction to seasickness. They also stopped for three days and waited for Franz to recover before setting off again.


    The subsequent itinerary can only slow down, almost every time the port must be docked, Franz rests on land every night.


    Tossing all the way to St. Petersburg, Franz was eliminated a lot.


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 Chapter 223： Hidden murder

    Paris


    On August 28, 1853, the much-anticipated negotiations began, and representatives from all countries gathered, including many small German states and free cities, to send representatives to the meeting.


    There were hundreds of people in the meeting room, and it was almost like a vegetable market. It was noisy, and after a few days of work, no agreement was reached.


    On September 2nd, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vossel proposed to the conference: "Did you, so noisy, there is no way to reach an agreement at this time next year, it is better to reduce the size of the meeting!"


    Obviously, this is the role of public relations fees. Karl Worsell is still very credible, adhering to the principle of collecting money and doing things, this proposal was exchanged for 500,000 rubles.


    When the negotiations were deadlocked, Metternich was watching and anxious. If it dragged on like this, there would be problems sooner or later, which is very bad for Austria.


    At this time, it is obviously not suitable for Austria to exclude the participation qualifications of representatives from various countries. Those who are qualified to make this proposal are the representatives of Britain, France and Russia.


    Needless to say, the British didn''t want to watch the liveliness of Austria; the French were not good at buying, and under Napoleon III''s eyelids, it was difficult to do small moves.


    It is Karl-Wasser who can buy it. Anyway, with the Russian-Australian alliance, the Tsarist government has decided to support Austria at the meeting.


    The magnitude of this support is up to Karl Vossel. In order to avoid night long dreams, Metternich is naturally throwing money PR.


    "Mr. Karl-Woell''s proposal is good, and everyone''s time is precious. People who are not relevant don''t need to participate in the negotiations below," Metternich said coldly.


    He doesn''t have any good feelings about this crowded wall of grass, and he is now adding chaos to Austria.


    "Okay, it''s enough for the parties to the next meeting to participate."


    After thinking about it, Minister of Foreign Affairs Auvergne also expressed support, and it would not be good for France to drag on.


    Three to one, Thomas, the British Foreign Minister, could only nod in agreement, and his time is also precious. What would happen in the country if it was consumed here every day?


    Under the common will of the great powers, the number of participating countries has been reduced to 15. In addition to Britain, France, Russia, and Austria, there are Prussia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, plus the South German state that is about to be merged.


    This is just the beginning. Under the control of Metternich, the size of the meeting on September 5 was reduced again, and the German state lost its right to participate in the meeting. Waiting at home for the results.


    On September 10, as these small countries were kicked out one after another, at this time there were only six countries: Britain, France, Russia, and Osip, and it was quite like a Paris peace conference.


    The world still speaks on its strength. A multi-country negotiation finally turned into a closed-door meeting of British, French, Russian, and Osip.


    The Spanish representative only came to fight soy sauce, but as a member of the European powers, they still got the right to participate in the meeting, and the right to speak is not.


    The five countries that actually decided the final result were the British, French, Russian, and Russian Op. The meeting could finally begin.


    ...


    In the German region, with the passage of time, the idea of ??dividing North and South Germany began to rise. Many experts and scholars published articles in the newspapers, explaining the feasibility of "Dividing North and South Germany."


    Even the most optimistic people do not think that there is a possibility of unification in the German region. Haven''t you read the declared statement of the Kingdom of Prussia?


    Two other state governments in the North German region responded to the Prussian proposal that Austria had disrupted peace and stability in the German region and wanted to kick them out of the German region.


    The two silly German state governments quickly paid a terrible price for this, and the dogs were sprayed with blood from the domestic people.


    If it were not for the Prussians to intervene, they would be republics. With this lesson learned, the rest of the German state government became cautious.


    Most of the nationalism in the German region is still in the stage of arguing, but there is still some strength to subvert one or two small states.


    Without saying anything else, people can spray by mouth, they can''t get off the stage.


    The German region consists of 39 states and a bunch of free cities. Except for the two big states, Austria and Prussia, the remaining 37 states and a bunch of free cities together occupy more than 200,000 square kilometers. territory.


    If you exclude Bavaria, Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse, and Baden, the remaining thirty states and free cities will shrink to 40,000 square kilometers of territory.


    Excluding the two duchyes occupied by Denmark, the average area of ??each state and free city is less than 1,000 square kilometers, and the average population is less than 150,000.


    The deterrent power of the government is naturally insufficient. A village-level rebellion can subvert a regime, and the government naturally dares not to go against public opinion.


    As soon as the news of "Government of North and South Germany came out", public opinion froze. Supporters and opponents alike, and the entire German region became lively.


    Inside the University of Munich


    A young student said excitedly, "It''s impossible, Bayer. Now that we have better options besides dividing North and South Germany?"


    Outside there is the intervention of European countries, inside there is the traitor of the Kingdom of Prussia. In this context, you actually want to forcibly unify the German region. Do you know the consequences of doing so?


    You are simply crazy. Once the war breaks out, thousands of German people will be displaced, and the great German nation will sink like a Polish. "


    There is no shortage of idealists in this world, and Bayer is one of them.


    Bayer confronted each other: "Stein, don''t yell. The interference alliance looks powerful. In fact, only the three countries, Britain, France and Russia, are really capable of sending troops to interfere in the unity of the German region.


    At present, the three countries have many contradictions, and the possibility of forming coalition forces is almost zero. If they are fighting each other, we may not have the power to fight the first battle. "


    The person next to me sarcastically said, "Yes, we did have a war. After the war, the German nation became history, or we learned that the Prussian barbarian was a traitor and bowed to the enemy."


    ...


    Not everyone likes war. Even German nationalists, most people still hope for peaceful reunification.


    In the face of joint intervention by various countries, many people are sensible. Knowing that the German Federation is unable to resist the common will of European countries, compromise has become the only option.


    The North-South German divide-the-rule theory is not so much the need of these intellectuals as the Austrian government behind the scenes.


    This is the second option that everyone is forced to choose when the unification cannot be achieved.


    It is okay in the South German region. After the separation between North and South, they merged with Austria. It is also one of the most powerful countries in the world, and most people can still accept it.


    North Germany will not do it. If you do n¡¯t like traitors and merge with the Kingdom of Prussia, many people will not be able to survive that hurdle.


    Secondly, together, the North German regions have only stepped into the ranks of the great powers. There is still a certain distance from the real great powers, which is not what they want.


    Against this background, a new idea has spread in the Kingdom of Hanover, which has spread in the North German region in an instant, and has also flowed into the South German region.


    "Kick out of both Austria and Austria, and the remaining German states form a new country."


    This statement has a market in North Germany, and people who are not willing to merge with the Kingdom of Prussia are willing to join this new country.


    Although this country was established as just a medium-sized country, with a land area of ??200,000 square kilometers, and a population of 17 million, it is still far from the dream of a great country.


    There is no doubt that the British Empire must have written it. Once the German region was established on a tripartite basis, neither Austria, Prussia, or this new country lost its ability to unify the German region.


    With such a balanced system, the European continent will become more stable. In the premise of conforming to the interests of the British, it also avoided the worries of the French, and even the Russians were very enthusiastic about this system.


    This idea has been around for a long time. The Bavarian government is a three-legged supporter. Unfortunately, this idea lacks supporters in the German region, and even Bavarians are opposed.


    The current situation has changed. After it was determined that the German region could not be unified, the North German state that did not want to merge with the Prussian kingdom became an advocate of this idea.


    Franz, who was far away in St. Petersburg, did not know that John Bull had already shot, and it was still a fatal blow.


    With a mass-based theory, not only is it a theoretical idea, it may also become a reality.


    People in the South German region may not support this argument, but these state governments are different. Following Austria, their right to speak is bound to be limited.


    The right to speak means interests. A group of small states are merged together, and no one can be the sole proprietor. That requires a federal system!


    In a federal system, the rights of the central government are doomed to be too great, and everyone''s interests can be protected to the greatest extent.


    Stimulated by interests, these small states'' governments involuntarily publicized this theory in the country, and an undercurrent was surging in the German region.


    Baden


    Prince Friedrich is hesitating to join the federal empire organized by the British. According to the British, they will gain the most benefits if they join this empire.


    "You, the British, what do you think?"


    After a few moments of silence, Prime Minister Waltz replied: "His Highness, if the British plan goes smoothly, it is naturally in our interest to join the Federal Empire.


    The Kingdom of Bavaria is still under Austrian control, and they are unlikely to spit out.


    With the establishment of a new federal empire, no one can be the sole proprietor. We will dominate this country with Hanover, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Hesse and other countries.


    It''s just that although the benefits are huge, the potential risks are not small.


    The new federal empire is too weak. Whether it is compared with Austria or France, we are very weak, and the development potential is probably not as good as Prussia.


    In case the European balance is broken, our troubles will be great. Unless the British can force Austria to take the initiative to abandon the new Holy Roman Empire, otherwise we will be traitors and we will certainly be liquidated in the future. "


    Not to mention the future, it is possible to be liquidated now, even if Austria holds out a hand, it can pinch the Principality of Baden to death. This is the reason for their hesitation.


    Foreign Minister Nicholas thought about it and said, "The issue of revenge in Austria is easy to handle, and it is enough that we publicize an emperor of the Habsburg family to quell their anger.


    The question is whether the British can subdue Austria and Prussia. If they fail to do so, this new federal empire will always exist only in theory. "


    Prince Friedrich nodded, benefiting what he wanted, but he didn''t want to bear the risks. In case the British plan fails, the frustrated Austrian government has the possibility of abolishing Baden''s royal family.


    Unlike other kings, Ludwig II was mentally ill, and his prestige in the people was infinitely close to zero. Most of the people in Baden had no feelings for this grandfather.


    "That being the case, we responded directly to the British, and we agreed with their plans, but we will not express any opinions until a final decision is reached at the Paris meeting.


    People''s propaganda should pay attention to it. Don''t let people get hold of it. These ideas are freely disseminated by the people and must not have any relationship with the government. Said Prince Friedrich


    There is no way. The way to survive in a small country is "wall grass." They couldn''t afford to offend the British, and they couldn''t mess with Austria either. They wanted to profit between the two great powers and dance on eggs.


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 Chapter 224： John Bulls Diplomatic Means

    Versailles Palace


    British Foreign Minister Thomas said to Napoleon III: "His Majesty, the Russian-Australian alliance is too much of a threat to us. Until the outbreak of the Near East War, the Russians would not have been able to sustain it without the support of Austria.


    Now the opportunity has come. The Austrians want to unify the German region, and the Russians will definitely oppose it.


    Judging from the current situation, the Vienna government has made concessions in order to support the Russians to obtain Constantinople as a condition in exchange for the Russians to support their annexation of the South German region.


    This seemingly separate transaction required problems in the course of the operation. The Russians failed to win Constantinople, while Austria swallowed the South German region in one go.


    There must be many people within the Tsarist government who do not want Austria''s plan to be realized, so their support for Austria must be limited.


    Faced with the diplomatic pressure of European countries, the Austrian government naturally cannot withstand the pressure. Originally, they had suffered a loss in this transaction. If at this time the Russians were found to be unable to do their job, the Vienna government would certainly be dissatisfied.


    At this time we conditioned on the recognition of their annexation of the South German region and induced Austria to abandon the Russian-Australian alliance with great success. "


    The existence of the Russian-Australian alliance has seriously threatened the core interests of Britain and France, which involves the dominance of the European continent.


    From the end of the anti-French war to the present, Russia, which has gained European hegemony, failed to expand externally. In addition to the constraints of the Vienna system, the more important thing was that the tsarist government did not pass diplomatic means, and it was resisted by everyone.


    The situation is different now. Austria and Russia have come together. Britain and France can despise Russian diplomacy, but they cannot ignore Austria''s diplomatic capabilities.


    Metternich was also hailed as the "Prime Minister of Europe" in this era. His diplomatic ability was experienced by the British.


    With the strength of the four major powers, Austria has dominated continental Europe for thirty years, relying on diplomatic means.


    "Pressing France, driving Britain, and blocking Russia" is the greatest achievement of the Vienna system. With the contradictions among countries, Metternich has achieved the strategic goal of strengthening the weak.


    If Russia and Austria continue to deepen their cooperation, once they achieve strategic complementarity, it will have a fatal impact on the core interests of Britain and France.


    Napoleon III shook his head and said, "Mr. Thomas, we are clear about the threat of the Russian-Australian League, and I am happy to break up the pair.


    But all of what you said, the success rate that can be achieved is too low. The old fox of Metternich is not easy to deal with, I''m afraid he is not easy to do it! "


    Leaving aside the Franco-Austrian deal, to break up the Russian-Australian alliance, the plan must also be more reliable?


    It is impossible to rely on speculation that the Russians will reduce Austria''s support because of jealousy, and then hurriedly hinder Austria in diplomacy.


    Everyone is playing politics. When dealing with international relations, we must talk about interests. As long as the interests are appropriate, it is not difficult to suppress personal emotions.


    Thomas said calmly: "His Majesty, the Russian-Austrian alliance is built on the basis of interests. Austria refuses to abandon its treaty with the Russians only because of insufficient interests.


    As long as Austria is willing to abandon its treaty with the Russians, we can not only support their annexation of the South German region, but also give them to China and even the Ottoman land they now occupy.


    If Austria is unwilling to abandon the Russian-Australian alliance, then we must make the worst plan to directly limit Austria''s strength.


    We sent 100,000 troops, 200,000 troops from your country, 50,000 troops from Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Sardinia, and Spain, plus 300,000 troops from the Kingdom of Prussia, and formed an intervention army to force the Austrians to abandon this expansion. "


    I have to say that the British are fierce enough that the Russian-Australian alliance can get the benefits, and even tearing up the alliance can get even more.


    Napoleon III fell into meditation. From a strategic perspective, the threat of the Russian-Australian alliance was too great, not at all smaller than that of Austria''s unified German region.


    For the sake of world hegemony, the British must fight against their biggest competitors. At this time, naturally, they can give anything.


    After offending Russia anyway, Austria''s rear was unstable, and the French were restrained in the front, so it was impossible to dominate Continental.


    But it is not the same for the French. Breaking up the Russian-Australian alliance is of course very important, as is suppressing the creation of new opponents.


    In case the Russians are finally suppressed, and Austria is taken over again, they will not be busy.


    The British want Eurocontinental balance. As long as the balance can be maintained, it doesn''t matter who is strong or who is weak. Anyway, Austria''s geographical location definitely cannot challenge sea power, and it poses the smallest threat to them.


    For France, Napoleon III was also an emperor who was determined to dominate the European continent. Naturally, he could not tolerate the emergence of the Southern European giant.


    The power gap between Austria and France is not large. The current Austrian empire, Napoleon III, was not sure that it could be suppressed, let alone Austria after it grew.


    At this time, Fao Miyue had been left behind by him, all in his head was thinking that Austria could not be allowed to grow, and effective measures must be taken to limit their development.


    After half a time, Napoleon III shook his head and said, "Mr. Thomas, your plan is too unreliable. What would happen if we acknowledged Austria''s expansion?


    The Russian-Austrian alliance can be torn apart, and it can also be re-established. The bottom line is-interests.


    Your continental balance plan has actually suppressed the future development of Austria. To go further, they will join forces with the Russians sooner or later.


    If I were Nicholas I, as long as I was able to annex the Ottoman Empire, even if I indulged the Austrian united German region, it would be acceptable.


    When Austria unifies Germany, the first thing to do is France, and the Russians can start the French-Austrian war and then take advantage of the fishermen.


    Your country can also sit idly and wait for the situation to change. Do you think I''m so confused, Mr. Thomas? "


    Feeling the murderousness in the eyes of Napoleon III, Thomas quickly remedied: "Your Majesty, you have to worry about it, Nicholas I is not as wise as you.


    Moreover, we will not look at the growth of Austria. European countries do not want a giant in Central Europe.


    Austria did not have the opportunity to unify the German region, at least they could not eat in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Don''t look at Austria now looking strong and strong. Once the war has fought, as long as it is not in their homeland, the logistics of the millions of troops will be enough to drag them down. "


    Napoleon III said with certainty: "Mr. Thomas, no matter what you say, we in France cannot leave Austria to grow in order to split the Russian-Australian alliance!"


    After saying this, Napoleon III reacted instantly. Where did the British want to let Austria grow? It was clear that he wanted to curb Austria''s development before he came to stimulate him.


    Thinking of this, Napoleon III looked at Thomas with disgust.


    Seeing the change of Napoleon III''s face, Thomas said casually: "His Majesty, since your country wants to restrict the development of Austria, then as an ally we must cooperate with your country''s actions.


    The ambitious war of aggression by the Austrians was intended to annex all the states of the German region, which all righteous people would not tolerate.


    I suggest that our two countries join forces immediately to stop the Austrians'' actions and to permanently split the German region and form an independent country outside of Pulau to eliminate the source of war in Europe. "


    Seeing the poor figure, Napoleon III knew that this was the true purpose of the British, but now he was unbelievable.


    John Niu ¡¯s diplomatic calculations were so awesome. In the past, his uncle Napoleon the Great was so aggressive that he beat all European rivals, but fell under British diplomatic calculations.


    Austria can dominate the establishment of the Vienna system, which is also required by the British overseas colonial expansion. They did not have the energy to intervene in European affairs, so they pushed for the Austrian superior to help maintain European stability.


    When they were free, they immediately ran back to work on things. The current Near East War and interference in the process of reunification in the German region were all conducted under the leadership of the British.


    Even now it is clear that the British wanted to curb the growth of Austria, but it became that France wanted to curb the development of Austria, and successfully transferred the task of pulling hatred to him.


    Refuse? Napoleon III desperately wanted to refuse, but he had no choice.


    Reason tells him that if France does not restrict the development of Austria in the first place, the British will really allow Austria to grow in order to split the Russian-Australian alliance.


    This is a conspiracy, and Napoleon III must not jump. Now France''s breach of contract has prevented Austria''s expansion. When they expand in the future, what will Austria do?


    It can be said that a calculation not only curbed the development of Austria, but also allowed France and Austria to restrain each other and break the road of alliance between the two countries. At the same time, it also forced the French to continue to depend on them internationally.


    Napoleon III sarcastically said, "Mr. Thomas, is this your real goal?


    But do you think Austria is a soft persimmon, where is the interference coalition of various countries?


    Before the coalition did not show up, with a few threats, the Austrians gave in. I don''t think France can do it.


    But Mr. Thomas can speak eloquently, why don''t you take a trip on behalf of France and let Metternich bow his head! "


    Is the coalition so easy to organize? Until the plan is not exposed, there is no problem in flickering Prussian participation. Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Kingdom of Sardinia have always looked at the British first.


    A neutral country in Switzerland is full of food, so why send troops to offend Austria in close proximity? The growth of Austria has nothing to do with the Spaniards. Why do they swim in this muddy water?


    Napoleon III didn''t want France to come to be the wrongdoer in the end. In case the Austrian did not submit and the war broke out, where would he cry?


    Warfare is also a dead man. Napoleon III did not advise in normal times, but at the same time as he fought against the Russians, he also fought against Austria.


    Thomas said with confidence: "Your Majesty, please be assured that we have resolved the problem of interference in the coalition forces.


    Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium can receive some German territories in return, and Spain and Portugal can be rewarded for overseas colonization.


    As long as our two countries agree, they dare not refuse our goodwill.


    Once the Austrians choose war, the Royal Navy will block the Adriatic Sea and cut off their overseas trade channels.


    Considering the actual situation, I think the possibility of the Austrian government''s submission is very high. As long as we show the intention of forming a coalition, they will compromise.


    Moreover, we don''t want to kill them with one shot. For example, the Bavarian kingdom, which the Austrians have occupied, can let them annex.


    The London government just wants to break up the Russian-Olympic alliance and does not want to make the Russian-Australian alliance closer, so military intervention is only the worst plan.


    If we make a military intervention, Your Majesty, how do you think the Russians will be able to handle themselves?


    Did they venture to join forces with Austria to attack the Kingdom of Prussia, or did they confront us in the Near East and support Austria verbally? "


    After listening to Thomas'' explanation, Napoleon III only felt the thunder rolling, and the British had too many things to calculate.


    Almost all the countries in Europe have been wiped out. Except for Denmark and Sweden in Northern Europe, which are too close to the furry bears, it is really impossible to attract others. Other countries have been forced to stand in line.


    Even though the Russian-Olympic alliance still exists, most European countries have stood on their opposite sides, and having such power is so great.


    The world''s first and world''s second naval powers joined forces, and the three colonial countries of Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands had no choice at all.


    Belgium''s geographical location determines that it must hold British and French thighs; the Kingdom of Sardinia wants revenge on Austria; Switzerland and the Habsburg dynasty have grievances. If they offend English and French, they will not be able to mix.


    Napoleon III said coldly: "That being the case, then this plan should be proposed by our two countries together.


    It is better for the Russians to take a trip with Mr. Thomas. As long as the Russians are not firm enough, this plan will be achieved. "


    Thomas said expressionlessly: "Your Majesty has not forgotten that the plan to divide the German region was proposed by the Russians. Presumably the Austrians will have a wonderful face after they know the plan."


    Napoleon III reluctantly said: "The prerequisite is that the Prussians do not know our subsequent plans, otherwise they choose to join forces with Austria to divide the German region.


    By that time, all these plans have come to naught. Both Austria and Austria have grown at the same time, and your country''s interests in the German region are not guaranteed. One more competitor will be added in the future. "


    ...


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 Chapter 225： Are not fuel efficient lamps

    After sending away Thomas, Napoleon III summoned the think tank for the first time. It should not be the meeting of ministers.


    Anyway, they are almost the same. Napoleon III''s consistent employment style is the only one who has a pro-kinship. The think tank also serves as a minister and has no cabinet.


    Chancellor of the Treasury: Earl Monier (gold speculator), Secretary of the Army Arnold (brother thugs and part-time counsellor), Minister of Police Mopa (strategist), Minister of the Interior Persini (conspirator), Secretary of the Navy Dike (support The ship owner), the colonial minister is his nephew ...


    Don''t look at this group of people who are all related households. In fact, they are doing a good business, at least much better than the July dynasty, and a lot stronger than the later Third Republic.


    In addition to the failure of the Franco-Prussian War, during the reign of Napoleon III, France''s economic development was rapid, and the people''s living standards were significantly improved. The world''s second colonial empire was also mostly defeated during this period.


    Secretary of the Armed Forces Arnold said vigilantly: "His Majesty, the British are using us as guns. Once their plan is successful, Russia and Austria are our enemies. In the future, our options in international politics are very limited.


    Moreover, it is not so easy to interfere in Austria. The multinational coalition is actually nominally nice.


    Countries are located in Tiannanhaibei. To coordinate relations and organize coalition forces, it is impossible to keep secrets of such magnitude.


    The Austrians were not stupid. Once they received the news, they only needed to do one thing. Before the formation of the coalition was completed, the Prussians were arrested.


    Without the Prussians coming to the cannon fodder, this interference in the war, unless we put all our efforts, otherwise the coalition''s gang of Wuhe will soon be broken. "


    Arnold: This is a matter of experience. Only the four-nation coalition forces are on the battlefield in the Balkans, and the command system is chaotic. Now that you have a nine-nation coalition force, who can bring so many teammates with different thoughts?


    The pit teammates are also experienced. The nine-nation coalition forces are acting together, not only to guard against the enemy, but also to guard their eight allies. That is simply terrible.


    "Caught the Prussians?"


    "Arnold, do you think the Austrians will catch the Prussians for the first time?" Napoleon III asked with interest.


    Arnold replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. If the formation of the nine-nation coalition is complete, even if Austria can defeat the coalition, they will try to avoid fighting with the coalition in order not to be isolated.


    However, the Austrian government cannot directly admit it, otherwise how can it explain to the people?


    Franz-Joseph I was very young and vigorous. He certainly couldn''t bear the grievance and couldn''t find the trouble of the British. So it''s okay to catch the Prussians and bully them?


    In order to avoid the responsibility for the failure of this operation, the Vienna government should support the operation, and just transfer the anger of the people to the Prussians. When we organized the coalition, the kingdom of Prussia was almost finished.


    If the Russians also looted while the fire was under way, before the coalition arrived, the Russians and Austrians would have to divide up Prussia. "


    As a younger brother part-time thug, Arnault usually loves to do things--recklessly, and now he often analyzes problems with this kind of thinking.


    For Arnold''s analysis, Napoleon III shined. In order to consolidate the throne, he can work with Russia, and it is normal for the people of the Vienna government to arrest the Prussian concubine in order to avoid responsibility.


    A traitor is always more hateful than an enemy. Prussia is beaten or killed, and the grievances of the people are out. The government can not only survive the crisis smoothly, but also take advantage of it.


    As for the intervention of coalition forces in various countries, there is no way for Austria to prevent the troops from sending troops. Is there still no way to delay everyone''s troop dispatch?


    After the formation of the coalition forces was completed, the Prussian government also successfully received the box lunch. Revenge for the Kingdom of Prussia. Who does n¡¯t exist without interest?


    At least Napoleon III did not think anyone had that international spirit. The big problem is that the Austrians are busy living and quitting the newly occupied land.


    Persini added: "His Majesty, in addition to attacking the Kingdom of Prussia, Austria may choose to attack first and attack Paris!


    Our main force is not in the country. The Austrian army has reached the Bavarian border. As long as it passes through Baden, it can enter our country. With its strength in strength and sudden attacks, it is likely to succeed. "


    A sneak attack on Paris is a high-input, high-yield plan. Once successful, France will fall into chaos, and it will not be possible to cause trouble for Austria for at least three or five years.


    The Russians can also seize Constantinople and shut down the British and French forces on the Crimean Peninsula. The British can only cringe on the British Isles, and the navy can come out and shake, and the entire European continent is allowed to Russia-Austria League aspect.


    Napoleon III sneered: "In other words, did the British come up with an idea?"


    Persini analyzed: "Your Majesty, this is the plan that is in the best interest of the British. The Austrians'' attack rate on Paris is too low. Even if Marshal Radsky himself commands it, this chance will not exceed four levels.


    This is still in our unprepared situation. As long as we are prepared and the frontline troops are strengthened, the Austrians can only storm all the way.


    The conflict between us and Austria has not yet reached the point where you will die. The Vienna government should not take risks and die with us.


    As long as we can''t capture Paris within a month, our frontline troops will be withdrawn, and by then they will be out of luck.


    In essence, the most important thing in the British plan was intimidation. If the Austrians could be intimidated by the momentum of the Allied Powers, their goals would be successful.


    If the Russian-Austrian alliance can be torn up, it will be even more profitable. Even if they couldn''t, they were still planning to leave the Kingdom of Bavaria to Austria. In fact, they didn''t want to force Austria''s dogs to jump off the wall. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Napoleon III made a decision.


    "Since the British have planned, how can we not cooperate? If necessary, give the Austrians a little hint and encourage them to fight Prussia.


    In this issue, we can all take what we need. France, Austria, and Russia divide Prussia, and we can also accept it. "


    Of course, it is acceptable. The core area of ??the Kingdom of Prussia, just in the Rhineland region, is under the eyes of the French. Austria has destroyed Prussia. They happen to be fishermen and get the most benefits.


    ally? When did France and Prussia become allies, as long as the interests are appropriate, even allies can betray them.


    ...


    Leaving Versailles, Thomas went to visit the Prussian representative Rotrov.


    In addition to the French, the Prussian kingdom is also a key link. Without the powerful Prussians to participate, this intervention in the coalition is a joke.


    In fact Thomas was playing drums inside, and what happened in Bavaria was terrible. In the event that the Prussian army was also affected by nationalist ideology, and there was a battle on the battlefield, or it was neutral, the coalition would only cry.


    Fortunately, this plan was not prepared to really start the fight, leaving Austria with room for a fight.


    The two did not have any friendship, and went directly to the topic. After changing a set of rhetoric notes, Rotruve fell into meditation.


    It is the national policy of the Kingdom of Prussia to take advantage of the interference of various countries and take the opportunity to kick Austria out of the German region.


    "Mr. Thomas, why don''t you let Austria spit out the Kingdom of Bavaria?" Rotruf said dissatisfied. Sooner or later their instability in Europe would bring disaster to the world sooner or later.


    The British proposal was in his heart, and the only flaw was that Austria had taken the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    After the absence of Austria, who else can lead the heavy task of leading Germany, besides the Kingdom of Prussia? This is digging their meat, and Rotruve naturally wants to oppose it.


    Thomas flickered: "Mr. Rotruv, it''s not that we want to condone the illegal behavior of Austria, but that the Russian-Austrian alliance must consider it, and your country doesn''t want Russia and Austria to continue to hold a group!"


    For the Russian-Olympic alliance, the greatest pressure should be the Kingdom of Prussia. It may be that the Prussian government''s response ability is relatively slow, or the Nordic Three-Court Alliance has been so long that they ignored this threat.


    In short, Thomas was impressed by the Prussian government ¡¯s performance. If he changed them, he would have fallen asleep. The Prussian government did n¡¯t do anything.


    It is not without action that they were originally intended to restore diplomatic relations with Russia and Austria. Unfortunately, Austria suddenly launched a reunification war, which destroyed the plan of the Prussian government.


    On the surface, Rotruve did not change, but he was playing drums. He always felt that the British were uneasy and found nothing wrong, so he chose to drag the word.


    "Mr. Thomas, this is too much involved. I must report to the country first, waiting for the decision of the Berlin government."


    Although Rotruve is an amateur diplomat, he was born in the military and always believed that the pie would not fall in the sky, and only the most reliable way was to rely on force.


    If you are not sure, then leave the problem to the Berlin government. Although Frederick-William IV is also an amateur diplomat, isn''t he the king?


    There is no way to get a positive answer, Thomas can only leave, does not think that the Prussian kingdom will find their plans, and the French cannot leak to the Prussians.


    This is the inherent impression that the Kingdom of Prussia has long left to the outside world. It can be said that before Bismarck, the diplomatic methods of the Kingdom of Prussia were immature, which was an unavoidable flaw in the military country.


    Without further delay, Thomas still has a lot to do, and so many countries are waiting for him to convince him that this diplomatic war is doomed to be difficult to fight.


    ...


    The British''s activities are destined to be kept secret. Not all countries will keep them secret. Thomas frequently contacts the representatives of various countries, and Metternich cannot be idle!


    Unlike the British offensive, Metternich''s approach is much simpler, that is-throw money, can''t buy foreign ministers of various countries, can''t they buy the maid attendants around them?


    When Thomas met and spoke, most of the content was passed to Metternich''s ears. It''s just diplomatic. It''s normal to pass false information and release smoke bombs. Metternich is still afraid to judge true or false.


    Thomas is also a veteran in the diplomatic field. The intelligence collected by Metternich from different channels is different, which means that Thomas said differently to the representatives of various countries, and some are contradictory, adding to his Determine the difficulty.


    Looking at the information just passed from the Swiss delegation, Metternich smiled coldly and encouraged Swiss troops to interfere in Austria''s annexation of South Germany. Isn''t this a joke?


    As a good neighbor of Austria, the Swiss and the Habsburg dynasty died for hundreds of years, but it was difficult to obtain decades of peace. Now they are provoking Austria?


    Anyway, Metternich would not believe that, even if the British promised so much, they would not be able to prevent Austria from accounting after the fall, at least for Switzerland and Austria.


    Unable to judge the true purpose of the British, they can only continue to gather intelligence. Anyway, some people are staring at the domestic response. If they agree to send troops to interfere, the movement of troops and the delivery of strategic materials will always be indispensable.


    Which country joins the interference army does not depend on their representatives sitting in the interference country, but on the actual actions in their country.


    Metternich is not in a hurry. With his knowledge of the British, if there is nothing to do, then there is a problem.


    Now that Thomas was in action, he was more relieved. Conspiracy on the bright side is easier to deal with than conspiracy on the ground.


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 Chapter 226： Calculate

    In a manor house in Paris, a noble banquet is under way. In a humble corner, British Foreign Secretary Thomas and Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vosel are gathered together.


    If the news goes out, the front page of the Paris newspaper can make a reservation.


    Carl Worthell frowned and asked, "Mr. Thomas, are you asking me to come here just for a drink?"


    Originally he was busy hooking up with noble ladies at the reception and playing with Huanhuan, but was interrupted by Thomas who came to the door. It was strange that he could feel good.


    Talking about things, Karl Worthell doesn''t think he has any good talk with the British right now. What''s more, this occasion is not right. Secrets like burglars are intentionally let the Austrians find out.


    Thomas said with a smile: "Don''t you think Austria is too strong after the annexation of the South German region, Mr. Karl-Woell?"


    Karl Wollsell''s face changed, and there were many people in the Tsarist government who felt Austria was too strong, and he was one of them. It''s enough to talk about it in the house. Now that the British have revealed it, he dare not admit it.


    Who knows if there are Austrian eyeliners around here, even if not, presumably the British have a way to let Austria know what the conversation is about.


    Karl Wollsell''s political ability is still passing. Knowing that this is a political trap dug by the British, naturally he will not follow the topic.


    Now Hao said politely: "Mr. Thomas, if this is the case, I won''t worry about you, we can''t do anything for you."


    Without paying attention to his unreasonableness, Thomas still smiled and said, "Mr. Karl-Woell, there are no eternal friends in this world. As long as eternal interests, you and Austria are allies today, and you may become enemies tomorrow.


    Now for the sake of allies, you condone the expansion of Austria in the German region, and tomorrow you can face a unified Central European empire.


    Do a little bit of preparation ahead of time, and it''s never wrong to take precautions.


    Russia and Austria are too close. When Austria ¡¯s expansion in Europe is blocked, they will only be able to develop in the Near East. You will have conflict sooner or later ... ¡±


    Without waiting for Thomas to finish his words, Karl Worthell left directly, and he had regretted having come into contact with the British.


    The Russo-Austrian alliance is Russia''s most important foreign policy. How can it be easily changed, and the alliance cannot be abandoned because of possible threats.


    If he can''t see such a clear provocation, he really has a problem.


    This seemingly uncomfortable meeting fell into the eyes of a caring person, and has actually undergone a qualitative change.


    These issues Karl-Wassell naturally did not notice, he had to admit that the British''s provocation was very effective, and deep down he was also very afraid of Austria, just like the Austrian government against Russians, allies need to be prepared for it!


    This is Thomas''s cleverness. Once things are pointed out, it is difficult to not be affected.


    Whether or not to pull Austria''s hind legs has become a difficult problem for Karl Vossel, and he is hesitant.


    There was no sleep overnight, and the next day''s meeting was held normally. Thomas ran into trouble on the spot, and Karl Worthel involuntarily reduced his speech.


    It was originally a wave of British and English, and a wave of Russian and Austrian. The French were on the sidelines, and the Spanish representative was in charge of presiding over the meeting.


    Now that the attitude of the French has changed, Karl-Wassell''s support is not enough, and Metternich was under tremendous pressure from the beginning.


    However, the negotiations are not based on large numbers of people, otherwise all countries will be brought in, and there will be more people opposed to Austria''s expansion. The reasons need not be explained.


    In the diplomatic world, Metternich, who has experienced hundreds of battles, will certainly not be frightened. How could the representatives of the three kingdoms, Britain, France, and the United Kingdom, be righteous?


    Thomas threatened: "Mr. Metternich, if your country refuses to abandon the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, then countries will impose sanctions on you."


    Metternich said without changing his face: "Well, we can make concessions and not build the Holy Roman Empire, let''s establish the new Holy Roman Empire Headquarters!"


    This is all about evading the heavy weight and abandoning such a great effort, not to finish Austria''s name change, but to let them give up their interests.


    Further intimidation and temptation, Thomas would not say it at the conference, this must be communicated in private. You can''t stop the Russians, let Austria fail.


    The Russians are not stupid. As long as they show a little spear, they will immediately react and take measures.


    Thomas''s previous series of work are actually just to create a gap between Russia and Austria and prepare for the split of the Russian-Australian alliance.


    Flies don''t bite seamlessly. If there is no gap between Russia and Austria, the British will have nowhere to start!


    The second is to suppress Austria. This primary and secondary strategy, Thomas is very clear. Now it seems that the effect is very good. The Russians'' inaction apparently became a thorn stuck in Metternich''s heart.


    After the meeting, Thomas didn''t leave time for Metternich and Thomas showed him a showdown.


    Either give up the Russian-Olympic alliance, Austria can swallow all the benefits it has obtained; or keep the Russian-Olympic alliance and spit out the benefits it has eaten; or welcome the nine countries to interfere in the coalition forces.


    If ordinary people had been scared, Metternich was not calm at the same time, but there was no flaw on the surface.


    Directly sarcastically: "Mr. Thomas, this joke is not funny. Are you sure you are not teasing me?


    The Netherlands and Belgium have conflicts, and the relationship between Spain and Portugal is not much better. If your country and the French can cooperate closely, the Near East War will have ended.


    If you can make this contradictory coalition intimate, then I have nothing to say that Austria does not have the strength to compete with the nine nations. "


    If this step can be achieved, Thomas will not need to make nonsense here, and the coalition forces will mobilize the Austrian government for custody and recognition.


    Everyone is not a fool. If you want to interfere in Austria, you have to look at the interests. If the interests are not enough, even if the British force them together, it will not work.


    Perhaps, to many people, it is more cost-effective to play Austria than pit teammates, at least you can use a knife to kill people and consume the enemy''s strength.


    This kind of pit teammate thing, the British have done a lot, it can be said that they have lowered the ethics between allies down the line, now everyone is following the example, close cooperation has long ceased to exist.


    When the weakness was uncovered, Thomas said in a hurry: "Mr. Metternich, all these problems you mentioned exist, but even if the nine-nation coalition forces are even more contradictory, their strength advantages cannot be ignored.


    Even as long as the two countries join hands, your country may not be able to hold on.


    Don''t doubt our determination. It is a big deal to withdraw the coalition forces on the Crimean Peninsula. As long as Constantinople is still in our hands, the initiative is in our hands.


    If we make some concessions and acknowledge the Russian occupation of Bulgaria and the Danube, how likely are the Russians to compromise?


    In the interest, will the Russians take care of the Russian-Olympic alliance? Everyone knows the credibility of the Tsarist government. Do you need to test it again? "


    Metternich said without change: "Mr. Thomas, I admit that you are very reasonable. Unfortunately, you can make concessions to the Russians, and the French cannot make concessions!


    Mr. Thomas, I suggest that it is necessary for you to walk down the streets of Paris to see the attitude of the French people towards this Near East War. "


    There is no way, the French people in this era were completely suppressed for a long time, and the outbreak was just released.


    Napoleon III''s war against Russia was not just his personal will, but the French people were dissatisfied with the defeat of the anti-French war and wanted revenge on the Russians.


    Against this background, letting the Paris government make concessions is simply getting Napoleon III out of business.


    With regard to his own interests, even if the British could flicker again, Napoleon III could not compromise.


    Future threats, that''s the future. If concessions are made now, the French people will not have that long-term vision and will soon let him go.


    At this point, Napoleon III of the Near East War can''t win, but he can''t admit defeat. Even if the French army loses a lot on the battlefield, he must win with a big victory.


    You can''t let the Tsarist government act, and deliberately create a big defeat? This kind of thing Nicholas I of military origin can''t do it, even if the interest is not great.


    The tsarist government can''t afford to lose, too. The status of the European hegemon loses, and the suppressed domestic contradictions will soon be detonated. They can''t do the self-denial.


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    Franz is hanging out with a bunch of Russian aristocrats. Basically, he eats, drinks and plays everyday, and lives a very luxurious life.


    Diplomatic PR? Apart from communicating with Nicholas I about the future strategies of the two countries and further communicating politically, the rest of the matter is under the responsibility of the people in charge.


    Regarding the question of German unification, Franz only mentioned it symbolically. Nicholas I also formulated the answer, and everything was done in accordance with the provisions of the covenant.


    Then, most of the time, the next great Alexander Dingding Alexander II was receiving him. The Tsar was also very busy. He had official duties to deal with every day, and there was not so much time to come out.


    Visit the places of interest in St. Petersburg, attend the aristocratic banquet, and by the way, miss the aristocracy, anyway, playing in Franz St. Petersburg is very hilarious.


    The attendant whispered in Franz''s ear: "Your Majesty, the Paris Conference Telegram from Vienna, please look over."


    Thanks to the establishment of the Russian-Australian alliance, in order to strengthen communication between the two countries, the cable telegraph from St. Petersburg to Vienna was finally connected.


    Franz is a responsible emperor. Even as far away as St. Petersburg, the domestic affairs have not forgotten to pay attention, especially the Paris conference, which is the focus of attention.


    After receiving the telegram, after reading it briefly, Franz had a headache. He did not expect the British to make a move at the last minute.


    Interfering in the coalition forces, this is not a question of winning or not, but definitely not winning!


    This is not enough to finish a wave, once the war is ignited, it is beyond the control of personal will to stop.


    Difficulty really tied to the Russians against the entire European continent? As soon as the thought rose, Franz was left behind.


    The Russians have a geographical advantage, and they can do without counseling. Austria will not. Once they start playing, they will become the front line. They lose the essential box lunches. They also lose a lot when they win.


    Looking at the map of Europe, Franz made a decision.


    "Call back to the country, suggest that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicate with the French, and also pull the Russians together to make our position to divide the Kingdom of Prussia and see how the British deal with it."


    Not how the British deal with it, but how the Prussians deal with it. The British can still sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, as long as the European continent is not the only one, they can continue to balance.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is different. France, Russia, and Austria have divided Prussia. This is exactly their lives. They cannot win one-on-one. The one-on-three battle cannot be fought at all.


    It seemed perfect for the French to acquire the territory west of the Rhine, the Russians to receive Polish Poland, and Austria to Berlin.


    No one has to worry about Austria becoming bigger, France and Russia have expanded. With the friendship of sharing the stolen goods, the Near East War can be stopped. After getting the Rhineland region, Napoleon III can also explain to the people.


    Franz wanted to see the expression of Frederick-William IV after receiving the news. If he could not get the South German region, he would take the interests of the Kingdom of Prussia as compensation, and it seemed acceptable to Austria.


    The only trouble is that the Kingdom of Prussia is a hard bone. It is easiest for the Russians to belong to Poland. It is not difficult for the French to seize the Rhineland region. Austria must fight with the Kingdom of Prussia to work against Berlin.


    The most troublesome is once the fight is too fierce, and the hands of the two sides are stained with the blood of the other side, then the post-war rule is a copy of hell.


    You can refer to Switzerland for details. It was originally the ancestral land of the Habsburg dynasty. Because the original ancestors were weak and did not suppress the noble rebellion in Switzerland in time, the fighting took a long time and the blood on both sides became too much. .


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 Chapter 227： On the necessity of buffering

    Berlin


    The Austrian act of fanfare had no meaning at all, and the Prussian government naturally received the news.


    Frederick-William IV was still hesitant to join the interference coalition, and now he does not have to consider it. No longer wanted to deal with it, before the coalition was established, the Kingdom of Prussia would become history.


    Foreign Minister Andrea analyzed: "His Majesty, Austria is intimidating us. It is not good for them to divide us among the three countries. Once we are finished, Austria in the middle of France and Russia will be embarrassed.


    The share of the gains they can make is absolutely impossible than the annexation of South Germany, and they pay a lot more. "


    This is inevitable. The Prussian and French-Russian forces that can be divided between Prussia and Russia are limited. The Russians can also send 200,000 troops, and the French will take out more than 100,000 troops. The task of main attack must fall on Austria on.


    The military strength of the Kingdom of Prussia is not weak. At the juncture of life and death, it is entirely possible for an army of five to six million to erupt.


    If this is done together, even if the three nations can''t do it together, when they die, it will be no problem to break a few teeth in Austria.


    After paying such a large price, the gains after the war will be divided by half between France and Russia. Without the Prussian kingdom of Poland and the Rhineland, the value is not comparable to the South German region that Austria has now acquired.


    In addition, the rule is much more difficult. The Junker aristocrats will not buy Austrian accounts, but the local people in South Germany are welcoming the king.


    Frederick-William IV said with grief and indignation: "Theoretically it is correct, but this threat still exists. Austria dared to do so obviously. It is clear that we dare not take risks."


    Where is the risk? It is clearly suicide. As long as Austria fully attacks Prussia, Russia and France will surely take advantage of the fire.


    Will Austria do this? No one knows this answer. But Frederick-William IV can be sure that this is Austria''s easiest way to break the game.


    Joseph von Radovitz thought about it and said, "Sir, we can throw this problem over to the British. If they cannot guarantee our safety, then we will not participate in the nine-nation interference in the coalition forces.


    The Austrians also need us to contain the French. If we are finished, they will face the French threat. As long as we quit now, they will stop. "


    This multiple-choice question is very easy to do. The Prussian government joined the interference army for the benefit, and it can also withdraw for the benefit.


    The nine-nation coalition seems very powerful, but in fact the main forces in it are only France and Prussia, and the rest of the country are made up. As long as any one of the French lawmakers persuaded, the British plan went bankrupt.


    Andrea shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, I am afraid that the British cannot solve this problem. They can persuade the French, but they cannot persuade the Russians.


    According to Austria''s plan, before the coalition organization was completed, we were at war, and the British were unable to rescue us.


    The only people who can help us are the French, but for their own benefit, I am afraid that the French are waiting for us to fail and then annexing our territory west of the Rhine is more likely.


    At this time, we cannot put hope on the British. It has long been proven that their commitment is unreliable most of the time.


    If sufficient benefits cannot be obtained from the intervention army, it is also a good choice to join forces with Austria to divide up the German region.


    The big deal is to join the Russo-Austrian alliance, rebuild the Nordic three-court system, and jointly dominate the European continent, and Britain and France simply cannot prevent it. "


    Frederick-William IV hesitated. The Austrian annexation of the South German region caused everyone''s fear, but the direct loss of interest to all countries was not large. The biggest loss of interest among the powers should be Prussia, and the market became smaller.


    Prussia''s annexation of the North German region is not the same. It is only a minor problem to hit the British. The biggest trouble is to break the financial path of British capitalists.


    Historically, Prussia annexed the North German region, but after joining the free trade system, the industry of the Kingdom of Prussia had already developed a lot and was not afraid of British competition.


    It''s different now. If the Prussian government dared to join the free trade system during this period, the national industry in China would be dead.


    There is no way. In this era, the Kingdom of Prussia did not have a pillar industry with strong competitiveness. The industry relied entirely on the cottage British, or the whole world was in the cottage British.


    The Prussian government stands on the opposite side of Austria. One of the reasons is that after Austria controls the South German region, it will raise import tariffs on Prussian goods and use administrative methods to squeeze them out of the market.


    This is not possible, but it is certain to happen. For the industrialized Kingdom of Prussia, not having enough markets means what goes without saying.


    On the issue of North Germany, it is impossible for the London government to make concessions. Otherwise, Prime Minister George will step down in advance, or he will have to attach a ticket to heaven.


    This is one of the reasons why the British want a three-point German. The interests of domestic capitalists have prompted the London government to act.


    As for the fact that the British have many colonies and large markets, that is nonsense. Most colonial markets were not developed in this era, and the main market is still in continental Europe.


    The risk of ocean trade is much greater than the trade at the doorstep. Besides, which capitalist would dislike to make more money?


    In contrast, South Germany is different. Bavaria is the textile center of the German region. In this era, the biggest export products of the British were textiles. The London government let the Kingdom of Bavaria and Austria leave, and it did not mean to exclude competitors.


    International politics in the mid-nineteenth century has not only stayed in politics and military affairs, but the proportion of economic influence has also become larger and larger, especially in a country with a strong capital like Britain.


    ...


    Austria''s counterattack was both unexpected and unexpected. The London government also thought that Austria would intimidate and lure the Prussian government, but did not expect the Vienna government to directly enlarge its tactics.


    The effect of the big move is naturally very powerful, and the Prussian government has euphemistically stated that it is afraid to play.


    The reality tells the British that sometimes it is not possible to fully look at national interests, and the personal interests of high-level governments can also determine national politics.


    Having determined Napoleon III''s position, the Austrians seized the loopholes of the coalition forces and could counterattack unscrupulously.


    "The situation has changed. The Prussian government has been threatened by Austria and is preparing to withdraw. If we do not want to stop it, I am afraid that it will not be long before the Nordic Tripartite Alliance will reappear in Europe." Prime Minister George Hamilton-Gordon said seriously


    The Russo-Austrian League has not been dismantled. If it becomes the Russ-Ou League again, don''t say anything. They will contract again and return to the British Isles.


    The Minister of the Interior Henry thought for a while and said, "Prime Minister, the Prussians may not have made up their minds, otherwise at this time they should send troops to annex North Germany instead of communicating with us.


    There is nothing we can do about Russia and Austria, but there is still a way to deal with the Prussians. The Royal Navy blocked the North Sea for a month, and the domestic economic crisis in the Kingdom of Prussia will erupt. They cannot ignore this consequence.


    Even if the Prussians and Austria join forces to divide the German region, it does not mean that the North German region belongs to them. I am afraid that many states will not give them the opportunity to do so, and directly put them into the arms of Austria.


    In this case, it is impossible for the Prussian government to consider clearly. This expansion does not eliminate the crisis, but only postpones the crisis.


    Russia is in the east, France is in the west, and Austria is in the south. The rest is surrounded by the sea. The geographical position of the Kingdom of Prussia is extremely bad.


    Austria is very similar to them in this respect, both of which are sandwiched between France and Russia. It is only that Austria can develop in the Italian region and the Balkans. Prussians can only colonize overseas.


    This is probably why Frederick-William IV did not dare to make up his mind. Without our acquiescence, they could only be trapped at home and watch the countries continue to grow and develop. "


    This is the core reason for the collapse of the Nordic Three-Court Alliance. The alliance cannot bring greater benefits to the Kingdom of Prussia. To industrialize it is inseparable from overseas markets. They must deal with relations with the British.


    George Hamilton-Gordon hesitated for a moment and then made a decision: "Tell Thomas that this tentative plan failed and activated a second plan."


    This is the most ideal solution, but it is not the only solution. The London government does not consider everyone to be a fool, and naturally prepared an emergency plan.


    The reason why the British use this unreliable scheme is very simple, the implementation cost is low, and the benefits are great!


    Of course, everyone is happy when they succeed. If they fail, they have no loss. Why not try it?


    Do they really fail now?


    Obviously not!


    The British stabbed a stab at the Russian-Australian alliance and worsened the relationship between Austria and Austria. At the same time, it stimulated the French and provoked Austria''s relations with European countries.


    What about the British? It was just that the Minister of Foreign Affairs ran a little harder and balanced Austria''s strategy, and they were mostly done.


    Affected by the worsening diplomatic situation, Austria will have to repair international relations for a long time to come. After all, the annexation of the South German region this time has stimulated everyone''s sensitive nerves.


    ...


    Paris


    The Prussian government withdrew from interfering in the coalition, and the British plan naturally changed, and negotiations resumed.


    Thomas proposed again: "Dear everyone, considering the stability of the European continent, there must be a buffer between the great powers. I recommend that Baden, Hanover, Hamburg, Bremen ... and other German states form a new state.


    Considering the actual situation, the Kingdom of Prussia can exchange land with this new country, leaving sufficient buffer space between France and France and between Austria and France. "


    The recommendations of this meeting are much more reliable. At least Metternich thinks so. Except for the absence of Baden, the British in other states of South Germany have not put forward.


    In order to maintain a certain buffer with the French, in order to gain everyone''s recognition, and pay a Principality of Baden, this price can also be considered in Metternich''s view.


    While Metternich was thinking, French representative Auvergne took the lead in expressing his support: "Mr. Thomas''s proposal is good. It is necessary to leave a buffer between the great powers for the peace and stability of the European continent."


    The reason is naturally beneficial to everyone''s strategic security. The French now have neither the domineering power of the world nor the strength of the warlords alone.


    Since it cannot be swallowed, it is necessary to avoid conflicts with major powers as much as possible. As a member of vested interests, a stable European continent is in the interests of Britain and France.


    My hometown is unstable. Even if I open a colony overseas, my heart is not solid. Don''t look at the British people repeatedly provoking contradictions in European countries, in fact they most want European stability.


    Of course, this kind of stability must be established in a situation where nations are evenly matched. Obviously, at this time, countries on the European continent are restraining each other, and no one can be the sole proprietor, so stabilization is necessary.


    And this new country, dominated by the British, will inevitably move closer to them politically and increase their voice on the European continent.


    At the same time, they also kept their market in the German region, and the government could gain a wave of gratitude from the capitalists.


    ...


    Karl-Wasser was also eager to try, but seeing that Metternich did not express his position, considering that it involved Austrian interests and was clearly stipulated in the covenant, it was not easy for him to openly support.


    It''s no surprise that the Russians'' current strategy is to go south to Constantinople, and the European continent can''t take care of it temporarily, and a stable Europe is also what they need.


    Metternich thought for a moment and said, "This question involves the Principality of Baden and the Palatinate of Bavaria, and we must think about it carefully."


    Seeing the Austrians was not against it, the Prussian representative Rotrov could not bear it. He knew that if they did not come out now to fight for benefits, they would lose out.


    "No, the Rhineland region is the most important industrial area in the Kingdom of Prussia, and we can''t give up like that!"


    ...


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 Chapter 228： Dim day

    The changes at the Paris meeting were passed to Franz, Metternich explained his views, and senior government officials in Vienna also made suggestions.


    Generally speaking, it is good to accept it. According to Austria''s original plan, it was to annex the South German region. Now Baden can''t hold it, but there is one more Saxony.


    In terms of territorial area, both are similar. Obviously, the Saxony region is more important to Austria. Leaving aside industry, at least hundreds of thousands of people are more than the Principality of Baden.


    The three-point German plan is part of the Austrian unification plan. It was first proposed by Metternich, and it was set out a few years ago.


    It was just that the ideal plan was to integrate the small states in North Germany to build a new state and prevent Prussia from unifying North Germany.


    There is no doubt that if the plan was proposed by Austria, it would be a 100% failure. The Prussian government probably did not even think about it, so it rolled up its sleeves and went to work.


    So this big job can only be left to the British. The previous Austrian government must also give enough counsel to convince the Prussian government that under international pressure, Austria will confess its withdrawal from the German region.


    Once Austria was out, there was no suspense in the unification of the German region of the Kingdom of Prussia. Under this temptation, Frederick-William IV did not hold back and missed the chance of two German points.


    Franz did not have the ability to command the British. They could only make the British think that three-point Germans were in their best interest. To be precise, they made London capitalists think that three-point Germans could keep their markets.


    Austria''s decision to interfere in the London government has not been able to do this, at most it is to buy some experts and scholars to build momentum.


    It is not even possible to have a relationship with Austria. From the beginning to the end, this was done by the Bavarian government, and it was Maximilian II who contributed money and power.


    The three-point German theory was first flickered by Maximilian II. In history, the Kingdom of Bavaria also proposed the concept of the three-point German, but it lacked strength and did not succeed.


    On the surface, it seems that the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done nothing. In fact, Metternich did a lot.


    To convince the Bavarian government that as long as the powers support it, the three-point German can succeed. The Austrian government spends millions of dongs on publicity every year.


    Austria controlled the beginning, but could not control the end. The decision to control the government of a country is inherently unreliable, and trying to control the rhythm is simply a dream.


    Without hesitation, Franz made the decision: "Give power to the Vienna government, you can make concessions, but don''t make it too obvious. We also need to use the pressure of various countries to force the Prussian government to give up the Rhineland region."


    The original establishment of a new country was to pin down the Kingdom of Prussia. Now the British have whimsically proposed a strategic buffer to allow the Kingdom of Prussia to exchange land with this new country.


    This must be supported. Throughout history, most of the famous diplomatic allusions began with whimsy. If not unexpected, is this still a classic?


    Rheinland doesn''t seem to be well-known. For another name, the Ruhr area, or the Rhine Ruhr area, everyone knows.


    Here, 80% of Germany''s hard coal, 90% of coke, and 60% of steel are also the most important machinery manufacturing centers in the German region, known as the "German industrial heart".


    Without the Kingdom of Prussia of Rhineland, is it still possible to rise like in history?


    Obviously impossible.


    Of course, the importance of the Rhineland in this era is not as important as that in the later generations, and the local industry has only just begun in the mid-19th century.


    Otherwise, when Austria encroached on the South German region, Napoleon III would have been reckless.


    Even if the proposal failed, the Kingdom of Prussia refused to exchange land. It doesn''t matter. When France is short of coal in the future, Napoleon III will definitely provoke the Franco-Prussian war.


    Even if he didn''t want to fight, the French capitalists would find a way to wage war. It really couldn''t work in Austria.


    The Prussians won, and Austria divided up the new country with them; the French won, so it''s better that Austria swallow up this new country in one breath, just balancing the French encroaching on the Rhineland industrial zone!


    ...


    Berlin


    The Prussian government has fry since the British proposal. Frederick-William IV was swearing, and no one was a fool. They followed the British, and the main purpose was not for their benefit?


    It''s good now, Austria has been kicked out, but people have taken away a lot of legacy. The Prussian kingdom not only failed to get any benefits, but also was kicked out of the German area.


    The reason is no need to think, he also knows-benefits.


    The new regime will definitely be pro-British in the future. After Belgium, the London government has put a nail on the European continent.


    Its strategic name is called the strategic buffer. In fact, this buffer not only restricted Austria, but also cut off the road to great power in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Frederick-William IV asked indignantly: "What about Austria, how did they react to it, and did they condone the British''s wrongdoing?"


    Foreign Minister Andrea replied: "His Majesty, Austria''s attitude is contradictory and seems to be hesitant. They do not want to abandon the Duchy of Baden, and they do not want to cause the talks to break down.


    The pressure now falls on us, and whether we agree to change the land, this new country will be born. "


    In simple terms, this country that is in the interests of the great powers will be born, but the Kingdom of Prussia can reject the land exchange proposal, and countries have not forced them to agree.


    "If we join forces with Austria now, what is the success rate of dividing up the German region?" Frederick William IV asked with concern.


    Why Britain is not Britain, Frederick-William IV raised his courage in front of his interests and wanted to let go.


    "Your Majesty, the prerequisite is that the Austrians are willing to join us, and the situation has changed. Austria except Baden has almost everything this time.


    Join hands with us at this time. What benefits do they have? Except in the distribution of benefits, we make major concessions! Andrea Minister Andrea replied


    Frederick-William IV was silent, and if concessions were made, once Austria had annexed the central German region, the basic size of the Kingdom of Prussia would be too small.


    The small size and small population means that the potential for development is limited. The dream of a great country must first be big enough!


    According to the original Austrian proposal, the Prussian kingdom that annexed North Germany had a population of more than 20 million and a territory of nearly 380,000 square kilometers at the cost of offending Britain and France.


    Provoking war now is also offending Britain and France, but the gains are much smaller, and Frederick-William IV was naturally reconciled.


    "Your Majesty, the time has now been missed. It is better to wait for the next opportunity! It is impossible for Europe to balance forever. As long as the strength of Britain, Russia, France and Austria is imbalanced, war is inevitable." Say


    After wandering around for a while, Frederick-William IV said, "Then the question of changing the land, shall we refuse?"


    "Your Majesty, strategically, after exchanging the Rhineland region, we can make our land more concentrated, our national defense security more secure, and our borders with the French can be avoided.


    However, the resources of the Rhineland region are also very important for us. Even if we change to the economically developed Hamburg region, we are also losing money. "Prince Joseph von Radovitz replied


    It was a dilemma, and Joseph von Radovitz suspected that the British proposal was uneasy. Of course, this is not necessarily the Kingdom of Prussia, but it is more likely to provoke the contradiction between France and Austria.


    Once the Rhineland falls into the hands of this new country, the future of the French''s idea here will certainly not be accepted by Austria. The British will work harder and the two sides will fight.


    If the Prussian government refuses to change the land, then the situation will change. At that time, it may not be Austria, but the Kingdom of Prussia.


    It was just his intuitive guess, and reason told him that it was not reliable. Thanks to the prestige of Napoleon the Great, as long as the French expand abroad, Napoleon III will not be so unwise.


    ...


    As the Prussians hesitated, Metternich also had a headache. Many states in the German region are waiting for a reply from Austria.


    Theoretically, the German Federation has not been dissolved, and the state governments are waiting for Austria''s position to dissolve the Federal Parliament.


    The British''s three-point German proposal was not kept secret and is now almost universally known. For these state governments, the interests of forming a new country are naturally more secure.


    However, everyone is old churros, and no surprise expression will be revealed at this time. Instead, there are sadness on one face, as if they are all opposing the dissolution of the German Federation.


    Facing a bunch of acting genres, Metternich just felt big. Knowing that they were doing a show, Metternich had to cooperate with them.


    How can you explain to the people in the country without doing enough tricks?


    The reunification of Germany has died, but we have tried our best. I don''t believe you see that we are harassing every day. Right, we are visiting political leaders of various countries, although we ca n¡¯t see anyone.


    No one else can see these people, but Metternich cannot escape. We could only accept it bit by bit. We all sighed together for the hardship of reunification of Germany, and then scolded this group of interference countries and went back to each one.


    In short, all here are advocates of German unity, and there are absolutely no selfish people, at least it seems.


    In this case, Metternich must also visit representatives from various countries every day in an effort to win everyone''s support.


    So far, Austria has gained the understanding and support of Naples, Papal States, Tuscany and other countries.


    Even Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and other countries have changed their attitudes. Considering the relationship between religions, everyone recognizes the merger of Austria and the South German states.


    It is the so-called madness, and then declines, and exhaustion. The intervention coalition, which has not yet been established, has been divided and disintegrated without everyone paying attention.


    On October 1, 1853, the Paris conference, which lasted for more than a month, came to an end. With Metternich''s insistence, Austria successfully merged with Bavaria, Saxony, Wurttemberg, Frankfurt, Hesse and Darmstadt.


    Increasing the land area by approximately 122,000 square kilometers and increasing the population by approximately 9.5 million has taken the first step in the road of German reunification.


    Under the principle that the positions of the great powers are the same, the remaining German states are merged into the German Federal Empire, except for the Kingdom of Prussia, and the ancient traditional monarchy is restored.


    The issue of territorial exchange between the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Federal Empire is currently in a state of stalemate. The appetite of the Prussian government is too large and has been resisted by many states, especially the state governments in the exchanged areas.


    If it is just the government''s objection, then countries can still coerce it. The problem is that civil reactions are more intense. Most of the embassies of the Kingdom of Prussia in the German region were besieged by the people.


    This fierce response directly shaken the Prussian government''s determination to change land. Frederick-William IV didn''t want to rule a mob himself, and he hadn''t forgotten the lessons of the Berlin Revolution.


    Compared with the stability of the rule, the national strategy can be put behind. Moreover, the development potential of the Rhineland region is really great, and the Prussian government was reluctant to throw it out.


    If the benefits are too great, then they cannot be exchanged. Obviously, it is not possible now. The German Federal Government only agreed to exchange for the same area. Of course, the Prussian government did not agree.


    If everyone did not take into account the powers of the powers, perhaps the negotiations are now over.


    After receiving the final resolution of the Paris conference, Franz was relieved, but of course his joy was not revealed.


    From the outside world, Franz the Great is now very angry. In protest of the unfair treatment of the Paris Conference, he also wrote a prose "Dark Days".


    "Today is the darkest day in my life. The German region was forcibly divided by a group of shameless robbers and a national thief.


    God frowned, and the sun''s rays hit the ground, leaving only a few thin rays of weak light.


    The gale screamed and the storm was approaching. Is the great Germany ready?


    Get ready for the wind and rain, for this dim moment.


    This is a strong world, my people, you must be strong. High winds can''t blow us down, and heavy rain doesn''t overwhelm us.


    It is only ourselves who can knock us down! Only when you are strong and face all these bravely, the dark days will always pass, and you will always see the rainbow after the storm.


    ... "


    Before people returned to Vienna, Franz''s article was first transmitted to the German region. Even if the telegraph fee of this era was a sky-high price, he was not hesitant.


    It is natural that public opinion should seize the opportunity. Franz is very experienced in this respect. At this time, it is estimated that there are not many people in the German area feeling good. Franz naturally wants to stand with the people.


    In order to plan for the future, at this time, he must also call on everyone to hold on, and absolutely cannot yield to reality. Splitting is only temporary, and the reunification of the German region is only a matter of time.


    Fudges are counted as one, as long as the unified flag does not fall, it is equivalent to opening a back door for future Austrian expansion.


    Under the influence of Franz, the government of Vienna also canceled the celebrations originally prepared, and the government seemed to be mourning for the division of the German region.


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 Chapter 229： Birth of Comedy Empire

    After the Paris meeting, Franz left Nicholas I and left. The life of a drunken person is always easy to sink, and Franz does not want to test his willpower.


    Looking at the situation and knowing autumn, judging from the corrupt life at the top of the Tsarist government, Franz knew that the Russian Empire was sick.


    Many people are addicted to the glory of the past and cannot extricate themselves, and even the harsh situation of the Near East War has failed to wake them up.


    "The problem of ringworm is not uncommon."


    Since the Tsar government thinks so, Franz naturally has no obligation to remind them. An ally who is addicted to the glory of the past is a good ally.


    On the way back, Franz has turned into a literary youth and started his literary creation. The far-reaching "Emperor''s Poems" and "Emperor''s Prose Collection" began to be created at this time.


    In this respect Franz is still very disciplined, at least he did not find someone to bring a pen. Therefore, this output is naturally not high. From St. Petersburg to Vienna, two oil poems were born. I am really embarrassed to show them to people.


    ...


    The country is miserable, the poet is lucky.


    Affected by the Paris Conference forcibly splitting Germany, literary creations in the German region during this period presented a situation of blossoming flowers.


    A large number of literati and writers have emerged during this period, such as: Arthur Schopenhauer, Gabel, Paul Heizer, Freiligrat, Herveg, Welt, Fontana, F. Greer Patzer, Franz Greer Patzer, Adalbert Steve ...


    It can be said that in just a few months of the second half of 1853, the number of literary works emerging in the German region exceeded the total of the past five years.


    Criticism became the mainstream of literary creation in this period. The new German Federal Empire sprayed dog blood. Of course, the Prussian government could not escape the writings of the literati, and even the Austrian government was not immune.


    Facts have proved that the show is very useful. Compared with the previous two, the Austrian government suffered much less. After all, it is a place of hope for German unity. Everyone still shows mercy.


    The new German federal empire is tragedy. Everyone does not recognize this as an empire. The main reason for naming it is that there are kingdoms in the states below.


    The central government cannot be equal to the local government, and was artificially upgraded to an empire by the Paris Conference. Obviously, this "requires an empire" is not welcome.


    ...


    Bremen


    A middle-aged man said angrily: "Corbes, look at the newspaper. The world''s largest comedy empire is about to be born, and we are one of them.


    God, when did we agree to join this empire, how did I not know? This is simply too bad!


    I dare not imagine that in the future people will ask me which country I am from, and then I tell him: I am a comedy empire, and the consequences are terrible! "


    The birth of the German Federal Empire was originally a farce. It was ridiculed by Welt as "Comedy Empire", and everyone called it that.


    Can a "Great Empire" with a population of less than 10 million and a territory of less than 100,000 square kilometers be a comedy?


    Although the comedy empire is comedy, its overall national strength is not weak. It is only under the powers of several European powers, and its economic strength is on par with the Kingdom of Prussia.


    But this was not enough to make him a true empire. If it became the Federal Kingdom of Germany, no one would probably object.


    The bearded middle-aged man took the newspaper and scanned it, and then said without hesitation, "Fitla, it''s just such a fart thing, is it worth your fuss?


    At the Paris conference, the European nations decided unanimously. Do you still expect the government to refuse?


    What is the joke afraid of? Even if the German region is divided into three, we still have two empires and one kingdom, which is unmatched by any country in the world! "


    It seemed that Corbes''s expression had betrayed his heart. He was not as relaxed as his mouth said, but only intentionally suppressed the anger and did not let it erupt.


    In terms of overall national strength, a unified German region is the first in the world, and even the British cannot match it.


    Obviously, this is impossible. No country in Europe is a fool. Who can tolerate the emergence of a Central European giant?


    After the results of the Paris Conference came out, nationalists in the German region were silent, and the blow to them from reality was unimaginable.


    Although everyone knows that European countries will oppose German regional unification, so many countries are putting pressure together to exceed their estimates.


    Mourning is more than death, and many people are desperate and become indifferent to politics. Corbes is one of them.


    However, this kind of indifference is only appearance. When he learned that the German Federal Empire was really established, he couldn''t help but taunt a few words.


    Fitra gave Corbes a stern glance, then sneered and said, "Enough, you coward, stop. As long as the Germans haven''t died, the German region will one day be unified."


    Both had passed the age of Secondary Two, and after being forcibly divided in the German region, they did not go to the streets to protest as young students did.


    As the newspaper said, even if all the people in the German region came out to march and demonstrate together, the enemy could not see it and could only run wild in the nest.


    Oh, this may be what the capitalists say, after all, it has affected their business.


    Since the countries intervened in the process of German reunification, the business community has been mourning. The South German region is okay. The Austrian market is not small. There are also two markets in Italy and Russia.


    The capitalists on the north side felt deeply malicious. After losing the market in the South German region, they will still face competition from British products in the future, which is simply driving them to the absolute end.


    The same is true of Prussian business and industry. Since Austria accelerated industrialization, their market has been snatched away, and everyone''s life is not very good.


    Now it is even harder. The market on the north side will be impacted by British goods, and the market on the south side will have trade barriers.


    Affected by the market, after the reform of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1848, the economy of the Kingdom of Prussia has not improved significantly, but there are signs of continued deterioration.


    This is not because the capitalists did not work hard, but because of reality. In the history of the Prussian Kingdom''s reform, it also reduced military expenditures, suppressed military expenditures to less than 25%, and invested the funds in national construction.


    Now, due to the impact of the international situation, it is necessary to take precautions against Russia and Austria. Prussian military expenditure has risen without falling. In this context, let alone invest in domestic construction, thank the government for not arbitrarily conquering it.


    Facing the increasingly severe economic situation, Frederick-William IV had a headache, but unfortunately he was not expected to develop the economy. If it was the development of armaments, he might even have a say.


    Looking at the uniform military cabinet, it is difficult to develop the economy. "Reform" reappeared in the mind of Frederick William IV.


    ...


    Vienna


    Franz, who has just returned to China, will face three problems.


    First, the placement of the Bavarian royal family;


    Second, the issue of country names;


    Third, the governance of newly-added territories.


    Since returning to the Palace of Vienna, his mother, Empress Sophie, has often swayed in front of him, and occasionally raised questions about marriage.


    Although I didn''t directly talk about the Bavarian royal family, the meaning was already obvious. Anyway, I have to give an account?


    What is it like for them to be under house arrest now? Where does this leave the empress''s face?


    Even two little lollies often come and haunt him. If you don''t give a word, we will cry to show you.


    Well, Franz did this injustice. It was good to change them to a throne, and it has been dragged on until now, but this problem has not been implemented.


    ...


    In order to get rid of the days of harassment, at the state conference, Franz reluctantly said: "Everyone, you can let other issues go first, first find a good place for the Bavarian royal family?"


    The Prime Minister Felix thought for a while and said, "His Majesty, the Kingdom of Bavaria also has a province of Pulfatz, and this time also lost to the German Confederation. Simply restore the status of the Principality of Pulfatz and allow the Bavarian royal family to succeed the Grand Duchy.


    Metternich objected: "It is inappropriate, we have promised to guarantee the throne of the Bavarian royal family, and now we must appease the public, and recklessness can easily lead to change."


    The Prime Minister Felix shook his head and said, "I don''t want to regret it. The problem is to let them inherit the throne of Serbia, and the Bavarian royal family does not agree.


    How is Maximilian II now fearless and wanting a wealthy land to continue as king? "


    Metternich asked: "Serbia is a barren land than the Greek kingdom. For the investment of the Greek throne and the Bavarian royal family, it has not been recovered for so many years. How can they accept the throne of Serbia?"


    Now Serbia is not a good place. Due to the effects of the war, the local population has fallen to less than 700,000, and most of them are old, weak, and sick. Young men between the ages of 16 and 40 were exhausted by the Ottomans.


    The economy is totally dependent on agricultural production. It can be said that this nominal kingdom is actually not as good as a province in Bavaria.


    If you become the king of Serbia, it is estimated that the fiscal revenue here will not be able to make ends meet for a long time.


    Maximilian II''s ambitions have been wiped out, and he does not want to suffer this bitterness.


    ...


    Looking at the controversy, Franz proposed: "What if we split the Lombard-Venesia Kingdom and restore the Kingdom of Lombardy to Maximilian II''s succession?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl objected: "Your Majesty, the Lombardy region has a developed economy and accounts for nearly one-tenth of our fiscal revenue. If we make it independent, we will lose a lot."


    Franz shook his head and said, "It''s not about making this place independent. First, Maximilian II flew over to take over the throne, and give the Bavarian people an account.


    Then the central government passed the constitution, got the local personnel appointment and removal power, and the financial power, and let him receive the annuity in peace. "


    Independence? Dream it! As a foreigner, without the support of Austria, why did Maximilian II rule the area?


    Expecting the Italians to support him as a king, Franz does not believe that Maximilian II has this personality charm, and can still be so downcast now.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl thought for a while and said, "If Lombardy is not allowed to be independent and only Maximilian II is supported, then it is not a big problem."


    The thing of 1.8 million dong is really not worth mentioning. This money must be spent for long-lasting peace in Bavaria.


    Metternich said with anxiety: "Your Majesty, if Maximilian II is to become King of Lombardy, I am afraid that countries such as Britain and France will spur local independence."


    independent? Frankly, Franz never cared about Italian independence. In terms of development potential, the local area cannot possibly become the core of Austria.


    There are now more than 6 million Italians in the Austrian Empire, and the proportion of this population is already very high. Nationalism in Italy has been awakened, and the long-term rule of these people is also a huge challenge.


    At present, the Austrian government will not give up Lombardy-Venesia, the main reason is still-the interests, so the government paid a large price for local assimilation.


    If the cost of dominance outweighs the benefits, Franz is likely to have made them independent. After all, these regions are scarce of resources, and local industrial products are gradually losing their competitiveness.


    Before the westward strategy began, the Austrian government was planning for the worst at the cost of abandoning the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venesia in exchange for recognition of Austria''s annexation of the South German region.


    Unexpectedly, the British and French launched the Crimean War, which caused them to be unable to send troops to interfere in a short period of time, and these areas were preserved.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Even without this king, our enemies did not forget to plan for local independence.


    According to our plan, to change wheat to mulberry, it will not be long before the local food is completely dependent on Austria.


    Over time, the local textile industry will rise in the future. If they leave Austria, where will they go to find the market? "


    If the Italian region is to last long, the Austrian government has also studied it. The answer is: food control, economic dependence.


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 Chapter 230： New Holy Roman Empire

    Palace of vienna


    After learning that Franz took out the Lombard king''s throne and deal with the Wittersbach dynasty, the Empress Sophie was relieved. This result can be explained to most family members.


    The European aristocracy''s relations were intricate and complicated. If the Austrian government took heart and forced a Serbian crown to the Wittelsbach dynasty, the empress Sophie would have no face to go home to see people.


    You know, when the war broke out, Franz made a promise to the Bavarian royal family, and Queen Sophie was also pulled out as a guarantee.


    Munich can be won through negotiations. On the one hand, it is really impossible to fight. On the other hand, everyone''s interests are guaranteed. Naturally, no one will die with Austria.


    If it were not for the royal family to choose to give up, the Wittelsbach family''s century-old business would not even fight against the defense of Munich.


    The Duke of the Principality of Pulfatz can only be regarded as a leader. This was originally the place where the Bavarian royal family ruled. Even if Austria did not support them, most of them were their title.


    The foundation of the great aristocracy has been preserved, and Lombardy is certainly not politically comparable to Bavaria, but the Bavarian royal family has not suffered economically.


    Even if the most important right is taken away by the central government, it is impossible to really turn the king into a rubber stamp, at least under the Austrian system.


    Being suspended is only temporary. As long as the king has a little ability, he can take back most of his rights. As emperor Franz cannot tolerate bureaucracy.


    Otherwise, the king below can be lifted today, and these people will dare to lift the emperor tomorrow.


    Suspicion is the instinct of an emperor, and taboos must be resolutely suppressed, leaving no chance for the bureaucrats.


    The Royal Palace of Munich, the Bavarian Royal Family has begun to move, they are no longer welcome here. Neither the people nor the bureaucrats want him to stay.


    In everyone''s opinion, exchanging the throne of the Bavarian royal family and Austria is the best choice so that everyone can get along well.


    People who declare neutrality during the war no longer have to worry about being accounted for after the fall. The royal family has a good place, and they can be confident in loyalty to the Habsburg dynasty.


    Looking at the slowly closing palace door, Maximilian II sighed, and the Wettersbach dynasty''s **** of the Kingdom of Bavaria was so over. He would soon be Maximilian I of Lombardy. .


    As if it was a curse, the Wittelsbach dynasty ruled many places, but basically it didn''t last long. The Bavarian kingdom was just one of them.


    The Wittersbach dynasty still had some family members. Even after leaving, there were still many people following it. Soon they gathered a team of thousands and marched to the capital of the Lombard kingdom under the guard of the royal family.


    This is also the reason why the Austrian government is unwilling to use strong forces. The entrenched royal family is not so easy to deal with. Now that it is so good, they have left on their own initiative.


    If their faces are torn, these people will cause damage, and it is estimated that in three years and five years, Bavaria will not be peaceful.


    ...


    Paris


    Napoleon III smashed angrily without knowing how many vases. The reason was very simple. There was a problem with his marriage, and most of the royal families in Europe did not look at him as an explosive family.


    Not long ago, he was about to marry the Corolla County Lord, who abdicated from the royal family in Sweden, but was rejected. Now he has offered a marriage to Princess Adelheide of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and has been rejected again.


    Not only him, in fact, even the famous Napoleon has worried about this problem, the big aristocrats look down on them, but the European continent is the world of bloodlines.


    The lineage is not noble enough, and the legitimacy of the rule will be questioned. Own pedigree is not noble enough, then rely on marriage to make up.


    Napoleon III was deeply touched. He was just Napoleon''s nephew. The domestic people did not recognize him highly, and he urgently needed a political marriage to secure his position.


    Since 1851, he has been suffering from this problem. Until now there have been no results. The big aristocrat looked down on him, and he looked down on the small noble.


    Not to blame him for being angry, because he is also the emperor of France. Even if the princess is not married, the princess next to him can always? As a result, don''t say the genuine princess, the princess who abdicated from the royal family despise him.


    He was rejected three or five times, and he could only tolerate such a thing.


    Maybe after venting, Napoleon III asked coldly, "What other candidates?"


    Gong Xiang whispered, "Your Majesty, the candidate status behind is a bit low, and it is not worth your status!"


    Napoleon III glanced at him fiercely. Isn''t this pot not to mention which pot? He is not worthy to marry!


    In this context, Eugenie de Montijo, a Spanish noblewoman of Scottish descent, appeared in the French court.


    Napoleon III did not want to continue to toss, if he could not marry an equivalent status, marry someone he likes.


    On December 1, 1853, Napoleon III announced to all senior officials that he was about to get married. At the same time, he pointed out that he wanted to make this marriage free from the French and the foreign kings:


    "I like a woman I love and respect, more than a strange woman who marries the pros and cons of marriage."


    The pioneers of free love appeared, and it can be said that Napoleon III made a good start, and many of them followed his example.


    The after-meal smile in the eyes of the aristocracy was quickly passed to Vienna and attracted the attention of the Vienna court. The immediate consequence was that Franz''s single day was about to end.


    ...


    Metternich reminded: "Your Majesty, does the Ceremony really need to be prepared? This will make people laugh!"


    A new empire is about to be established, and a crown will be added to Franz''s head. Naturally, a ceremony is indispensable.


    Now Franz actually ordered that it is not necessary to make preparations in advance, and it is enough to simply hold the ceremony. To many people, it is a child''s play.


    Franz smiled bitterly: "There is no way. Although the time has passed for a few months, the people are still worried about the division of the German region.


    At this time, we are too big, and it is easy to cause everyone''s dissatisfaction. It is better to forget it, to show our protest to the outcome of the Paris conference. "


    You can''t collapse people. Now he is a **** and benevolent emperor in the eyes of the outside world, so it is his job to be dissatisfied with the Paris conference.


    Whether it is making remarks against the meeting or writing articles directly to force them, they are all set around this person.


    The young emperor made this decision in anger without any problems, just to get the public''s approval, so as not to be harmless.


    Cumberland I, who had just been upgraded from King Hanover to Emperor of the Federal Republic of Germany, was such an unlucky guy. He didn''t do anything from beginning to end, and was scolded by writers in the German region.


    The country is a comedy empire, and the emperor is naturally also a comedy emperor. This elegant number is expected to accompany him, and has been passed down.


    Of course, his throne was originally comedy. Hanover and Britain were the common masters before 1837. In this year, William IV fell to Queen Victoria''s throne, and the situation changed because of the incorrectly extended Salek inheritance law. Content, the throne fell on his head.


    The reason for saying comedy was that everyone ignored it at that time. Prior to this, Emperor Shen Luo ¡¯s ¡°National Book¡± could be used as the legal basis for women to inherit the throne. .


    When it was found out, the throne had been determined. People who were dissatisfied with Cumberland I often talked about this issue, and now they are further upgraded to comedy emperors.


    The emperor had limited rights and could not control the opinions of the local states. The people were in a bad mood, so he caught the emperor and scolded him.


    In fact, Cumberland I was very peaceful and hardly engaged in anything, including the fact that this throne could fall to him, was the result of various games.


    Austria is naturally the emperor who advocated Franz concurrently as the German Federal Empire, citing the highest level of popular support.


    Obviously this is unacceptable to all parties. If Franz becomes emperor, it is estimated that the German region will be unified after decades.


    The Habsburgs are experienced in this regard. Now the Austrian Empire is so integrated. What is the difference between Franz serving as emperor and Shinra regeneration?


    The British launched the Hanover royal family. The newly established federal empire is based on Hanover. They are competitive. The disadvantage is that King Hanover''s reputation in the German region is not enough.


    If Franz launches a younger brother to compete for the throne, relying on the prestige of the Habsburgs, plus the state government does not want Hannover to grow, the chances of being elected are almost 100%.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Austria also wants to unify the German region. If a younger brother becomes the emperor of the German Federal Empire, shouldn''t he trouble himself?


    The Habsburgs were out, and only the royal families of these states were in contention. The Hanover royal family with British support naturally defeated many competitors and reaped the fruits of victory.


    ...


    At the insistence of Franz, on December 22, 1853, he was crowned "the emperor of the new Holy Roman Empire" in the Palace of Vienna.


    The coronation ceremony was a child''s play. No guests were invited to participate. They were all the "new Holy Roman Empire". After accepting the pledge of allegiance from several states, it was over.


    From beginning to end, everyone was somber and could not see any joy.


    After the ceremony, Franz delivered a self-deprecating speech in the National Assembly:


    "Today I have added a crown to my head, and the pressure on my shoulders has increased a bit.


    Honestly, I am not happy. The Southern Holy Roman Empire is more relevant than the New Holy Roman Empire.


    In any case, the Holy Roman Empire was finally re-established. Even if it was joked and became the laughingstock of the world, it was better than nothing.


    There is still a long way ahead and we need to go on. Today we are one step further than yesterday, so can we go further than today?


    Since the mission of history falls on us, it must be fulfilled.


    Someone asked me, when will the German region be unified, and the answer I give is: When will it become the world''s number one power, consider this question again!


    We are very close to this goal, because there are only two countries in the front that we need to surpass; we are also very far away from this goal, because the national power gap is really large.


    The road is ahead, are you afraid?


    ... "


    Fortunately, Franz has self-control, knowing that some words cannot be uttered, otherwise "neither sacred, nor Roman, nor empire" would almost come out.


    The current new Holy Roman Empire, although there is no Holy and Roman, but anyway, it is barely an Empire! As for the first two, it is a pity that this can never be done.


    Franz is not God. Where does it come from?


    What''s the use of "Rome" other than its fame?


    It seems that Franz''s self-deprecation has aroused everyone''s resonance, or the Austrian government attaches importance to guiding public opinion, and the New Holy Roman Empire has finally not caused group ridicule.


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 Chapter 231： Plan ahead

    The Holy Roman Empire was re-established, and a lot of mess was caused. The reorganization of government administration and the division of rights and duties between the state government and the central government required Franz''s personal participation.


    The reorganization of government administration actually turns the Austrian Central Government into the Central Government of the New Holy Roman Empire, which directly controls the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    Considering domestic stability, Franz is still very restrained in the distribution of power. He has not exercised any other rights except the command of the army and diplomatic power.


    Of course, this does not mean that the central government cannot interfere in the locality, but under normal circumstances, the central government will not interfere in the internal affairs of the state.


    If there is a problem in the state, such as: a local rebellion, or a major change such as a coup, the central government can naturally intervene.


    In addition to these problems, the most troublesome is the distribution of fiscal revenue. The local government is definitely going to pay a part of the fiscal revenue to the central government, and this specific ratio has become the focus of competition.


    The state government naturally hopes to hand in a few points for the central fiscal expenditure, and the remaining funds are completely freely distributed; the central government hopes to get a larger proportion and allocate it to local governments according to actual needs.


    Behind fiscal contention is more about contention for rights, which complicates the problem and is difficult to understand in a short time.


    The specific situation can only be clarified after the constitution is formulated. Franz advocates ruling the country by law. He will not act rashly without legal basis.


    Even if the central and state governments seize power, they must be legal. Franz is absolutely not allowed to happen.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Prime Minister Felix reported: "His Majesty, the reserve forces have been fully demobilized, the economic system of wartime has been dismantled, and the domestic economy is returning to normal operations.


    Generally speaking, this time the westward strategy is successfully concluded. However, there are not a few problems exposed. Fortunately, no war has broken out, otherwise our troubles will be great.


    Mainly reflected in the lack of organizational experience, the coordination ability of various departments is too weak.


    As of the conclusion of the Paris Conference, we have mobilized a total of 1.247 million reserve forces, plus 542,000 active forces, for a total of 1.789 million.


    The mobilization of this scale is far more difficult than the estimates of various departments. Fortunately, the final war did not start. Otherwise, with so many troops fighting, our preparations will last for three or four months at most.


    This is the final statistical report, please review. "


    With that said, Prime Minister Felix was still a little distracted. Obviously, the sudden outbreak of the Austrian Empire showed its strength to other countries.


    With so many troops, based on 15,000 bullets per ton, each person hits a bullet, which is 119 tons of ammunition.


    Not to mention fighting, the daily training in these months alone will consume thousands of tons of ammunition every month, which has not been counted as artillery.


    In fact, after Austria mobilized so many troops, the artillery was seriously lacking, and the infantry reserve was easy to establish. The technical arm of the artillery was not so easy to reserve.


    It''s not that artillery can be counted as firing. If you miss the target, it''s no good. Qualified artillery, in addition to having a certain knowledge, also rely on ammunition to feed out.


    Franz nodded and said in his heart: The current consumption is still small. If the weapons are replaced several times in the next few years, it will be a big problem.


    After receiving the explosion, I looked at it briefly. Franz understood the reason for the feeling of Prime Minister Felix, and the cost was too great.


    After an armed march + demonstration, the military expenditure will reach 137 million dongs. If the domestic reserve mobilization and consumption of various materials are counted, the total expenditure will be 211 million dongs.


    Seeing this data, Franz suddenly understood why after the Crimean war, European countries were trying to avoid the war as much as possible.


    This is still not up to the fight. If it does, the ultimate military expenditure is still unknown where it went.


    Of course, not all of the 211 million dongs on the table are expressed as cash expenditures, and most of them are spent on materials, but they are directly discounted for calculation convenience.


    Franz asked with concern: "The cabinet is preparing to dispatch a group of heroes to the Balkan Peninsula, have you considered the actual situation?"


    Failure to fight does not mean that there is no hero. How can military mobilization of this scale have some people make contributions, but there are not many meritorious officers who have directly erupted in war.


    You will be rewarded for your achievements. The big aristocrat Franz will not be blocked, but the knight of the small farmer level will not hesitate. These are the goals of most people joining the army.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, in this strategy of going west, the war has not been able to fight, so everyone''s military achievements are very limited.


    It is basically impossible to obtain the title and land in China. The Cabinet suggested that the closure should be placed on the Balkans, which could be relaxed.


    At the same time, we are also preparing to encourage domestic nobles to replace their fiefdoms and go to the Balkans to strengthen local control. "


    Are there nobles willing to change? the answer is negative!


    Everyone is not a fool. Who wants to give up the developed fiefdom and run out to start a business again?


    However, there is a kind of people who are willing to go, that is, the military merit is stuck under the threshold of the aristocracy, and the new paramilitary aristocracy who has been unable to cross this threshold has been delayed.


    In this era, it is very difficult to become aristocracy. For example, in this war, the number of officers and soldiers who can cross the threshold of aristocracy will not exceed two digits, and there may not be one division in so many troops.


    Since the reform of Franz''s military system, there are not a few people who are stuck. Even if some people have reached the threshold of the general by virtue of military exploits, they have not yet won the title of nobility.


    A title means social status, with the Balkans next to Austria. Both the Duchy of the Danube Basin and Serbia are fertile plains, but they lack effective development.


    People with vision and ambition will naturally not give up this opportunity. Once these people have passed, Austria''s ground for local rule is established.


    For their own benefit, these people will spontaneously defend Austrian rule and suppress the Ottoman iniquity.


    As for whether Austria can obtain sovereignty over these lands, this issue can be ignored. Even if sovereignty is not obtained, it will not affect everyone''s actual status, and the Ottoman Empire has no ability to recover the lost land.


    Want someone to support the local independence and support the puppet regime? The Austrian army did not do nothing on the ground. The first thing to do was the original ruling class.


    The aristocrats of the Ottoman Empire arrested, the officials of the Ottoman Empire arrested, the merchants of the Ottoman Empire arrested, and the supporters of the Ottoman Empire arrested ...


    In short, as long as it is related to the Ottoman Empire, all threatening or possibly threatening Austrian rule are in prison.


    In other words, the local upper-class society was swept away, and the rest were either serfs or civilians. Those who can write their names are considered intellectuals.


    To encourage them to become independent, first let them know what the word "independence" is. This can''t be done in a short time.


    Franz can be sure that if Austria''s military control over the region ends now, social order will soon collapse.


    As an emancipator, the old system was pushed to the end, and the new system naturally had to be established. It would be much more loyal to establish it with your own people than with outsiders.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Let''s do this, and build the foundation of the local government as soon as possible.


    If the British and French defeats in the Near East War are just fine, if they win, maybe they are tied, then our trouble will come.


    They will not watch us swallow such a big profit. If the Russians do not get Constantinople, they will also be jealous of our gains.


    In the face of interests, the relationship of allies is not necessarily reliable. The Tsarist government did stupid things when the British did not encourage it. "


    This is not the heart of Franz, the bad reputation of Mao Xiong is not groundless, but countless piled up with countless facts.


    The British pit teammates, the French pit teammates, everyone still has a bit of a good photo, not too much, at least barely passable face, when Mao Xiongkeng teammates were shocking.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Felix replied


    ...


    Balkan Peninsula


    Since the end of the Paris conference, the British have had the energy to teach Greece this disobedient younger brother.


    Do you think that you can escape punishment under the banner of civilian armed forces without the banner of the government? Dream it! Do not look at who is fooling, want to play tricks, do you know who is the ancestor in this regard?


    Now that the Greeks are playing tricks, the British decided to talk to them well, of course this time with their fists to reason.


    By October, the British reinforcements were already in place. Three infantry divisions plus a remnant from the Balkans would be combined to form a division of 51,000 British troops.


    In addition to the 16,000 Sardinian army and the 12,000 Ottoman army, the three-nation coalition formed a search for the Greeks'' mischief.


    The result is naturally self-evident, and the Greek "civilian armed forces" that even the Ottoman army could not defeat were naturally touched.


    The Greek kingdom was too poor, and ran to play for the navy. The army''s weapons and equipment naturally had no money to replace. After blindly expanding the team, it could not be done with a gun.


    From the beginning, the Ottomans were not prepared, and the army was fighting on the front lines. The Greeks were naturally invincible. When the Ottoman Empire responded, after some troops were drawn from the front lines, their offensive was blocked.


    Now that the British are operating on them, in addition to teaching two or five children, it is more important that this is a soft persimmon.


    John Bull is also face-saving. After so long fighting, they also know that fur bears are not easy to mess with, and it is too difficult to fight a beautiful war. The hard bones should be handed over to the French. The British Army is limited in size, and it is not possible to put all of his family in it.


    In order to restore the reputational damage caused by the Sofia campaign, the British Army warned Major-General Oliver to be guilty of crimes and find his face in the Greeks.


    The British were ruthless, and the Greeks naturally couldn''t carry it. They were first thrown out of Thrace, now they have retreated to Veria, and they will return to the country soon.


    Otto I was anxious. In any case, these troops cannot be returned to the country. This is not just a failure of the war, but more importantly, their "neutral status" is not guaranteed. The war will burn to the Greek Peninsula.


    On the chessboard of this great power game, the Greek Kingdom is just an ordinary chess piece, and it is about to become an abandoned piece now.


    Otto I asked with interest: "Well, will General Menshkov be willing to send troops?"


    The bears are very vengeful. At the critical moment of the second Bulgarian battle, the Greeks only paid attention to grabbing the ground and did not attack the empty Constantinople according to their requirements, otherwise the Near East War would have ended.


    No matter how many reasons the Greeks have, this is betrayal in the eyes of the Russians.


    Moreover, the Russians are also very busy now, while attacking Constantinople and fighting Britain and France on the Crimean Peninsula, whether they have the energy to rescue Greece is a question.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied: "His Majesty, the Russians have offered conditions, unless we declare to join the alliance and declare war against Britain, France and other countries, otherwise they will not send troops to rescue."


    Ask your allies for help, then you must be your allies first? The Greek Kingdom only has an agreement between Austria and the Russians. This gentleman agreement has not been fully implemented by themselves. Do you expect the Russians to treat it as one thing?


    Otto I sank and said angrily, "Don''t you tell our Russians about our difficulties? The geographical location of Greece determines that we have no way to be the enemy of Britain and France, or we will soon face the disaster."


    When he said this, Otto I''s confidence was still a bit inadequate. Feng Shui rotates. It was the Greeks who had offended Britain and France in the first place and wanted to grab the ground. They did not care about the overall situation. Now they need others to take care of the overall situation.


    "His Majesty, the attitude of the Russians is very clear. They believe that since we have joined the war, we have stood on the opposite side of Britain and France.


    General Menshkov said: If we still treat them as allies, we will join the alliance directly. The Foreign Minister explained


    This is the fact that Greece sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire, which not only contained the Ottoman army, but also interrupted their local collection of materials.


    These gaps must be filled by Britain and France. Although Greece did not declare war on Britain and France, it has already caused losses to them in action.


    Otherwise, the British will not come over to stab them in person, and now they are not directly attacking the Greek mainland. It is not that the British are afraid, but political needs.


    Taking the liberty to attack a sovereign country is easily attacked by public opinion. The British also have a face, anyway, Greece is so weak, the British Army needs to use them to record their achievements, it is not worth their tears to disguise.


    Otto I was embarrassed. If he joined the alliance, Greece would soon be patronized by the British and French navies. I do n¡¯t know how many port cities will be destroyed in the war.


    But refused to join the alliance, the Russians would not send troops to rescue them.


    According to the current situation, it won''t be long before the frontline Greek army loses all the way back to the homeland, and the enemy can follow in all the way.


    At that time, Greece will still be dragged into the war. It is impossible for him to abandon all the frontline troops and prevent them from returning to the country?


    If it does happen, it is estimated that the national will soon turn his back.


    Otto I asked whimsically: "If we disarm the returned army as a neutral country, is it possible for the British to stop?"


    ...


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 Chapter 232： Marriage

    Otto I''s illusions did not last long, and without the reminder of others, he knew it was impossible.


    The public opinion in the country is ignored, this time they sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire, and they have an unshirkable responsibility for the defeat of the second Bulgarian coalition.


    However, the British army suffered heavy losses in this battle. Downing Street changed their owners. If they let them go like this, would the British still want to lose face?


    Without winning the Russians, the London government was still acceptable. Originally, the British had low expectations of the Army, and it was not too shameful to lose to the Russians.


    But after taking part in a war, the British ca n¡¯t just watch the French show their might, they are reduced to spectators, right?


    In any case, the British Army desperately needs a shot victory to prove its strength. Unfortunately, Greece is the soft persimmon they chose.


    If this were not the case, the Greek government had been in PR for such a long time and it would not have yielded anything.


    Otto I said helplessly: "Can the army really not fight? Even if it is a tie, we also have the capital to negotiate!"


    The Minister of War replied on the side: "His Majesty, since the defeat with the British, the morale of the army has been lost, and people have fled every day. If it was not restricted by military law, the soldiers on the front line would not know how many were left."


    There is no way, this army is all pieced together, all supported by nationalist patriotism. Once the breath was released, the original shape was immediately revealed.


    Expecting these black people to defeat the enemy is a dream.


    "deserter?"


    Otto I''s eyes brightened, and it seemed that he had thought of something, but he didn''t grasp it. He kept saying: "Fleeing soldier", "Fleeing soldier" ...


    Seeing the demon king, everyone silently chose silence.


    After a half-time effort, Otto I said in a low voice: "If we let the troops turn to zero, how about the scattered breakout?


    As long as the evidence is not captured by the British, they will not treat us like that! "


    I have to say that Otto I was still a wise man and there was no foolish alliance with the Russians.


    Greece''s geographic location determined its strategic choices. Even if the Russians won the war, they could not escape the influence of Britain and France.


    Now if they jump into the arms of the Russians, they may not be finished until the war is over.


    The Prime Minister reminded: "Your Majesty, if you do this, you will lose a lot. Once these soldiers fall into the hands of the Ottomans, I am afraid that few will survive."


    Since it is a civilian armed force, the military discipline cannot be better. There are revenge and complaints. The war has now progressed, and the seeds of hatred between the two sides have taken root.


    At this time, the so-called scattered breakout actually means that you can''t win, let''s run away!


    And it is not yet possible to run directly back to the Greek Kingdom, otherwise the enemy will follow and kill them, and they will divert from other areas to return to the country.


    In the case of the Greek army, an orderly evacuation does not exist. It is estimated that the order will directly become a defeat, and there are obviously not many people who can run back alive.


    The base of the Greek Kingdom is not thick. This army is most of their country. Once the losses are heavy, it is a situation of "everyone wears filial piety, and everyone cries."


    "Do we still have a choice? The enemy will not win on the battlefield, and the Russians are not willing to send troops to the rescue. We can''t expect the Principality of Montenegro next door to rescue us, right?" Otto I asked rhetorically.


    This war cannot be said at the negotiating table, otherwise they cannot afford the liquidation of the British. Domestic nationalism is not easy to mess with. These people not only do not see the coffin and do not cry, but they are also the masters who cannot afford to lose.


    Anyway, they all have to lose, Otto I naturally has to find a way to escape.


    The frontline army could not win, and everyone dispersed and broke out. No matter how much the loss was, there was nothing to do with the king on the surface. At least he didn''t have to bear the political responsibility for failure.


    ...


    Vienna


    Queen Sophie issued an ultimatum to Franz. No matter what the marriage must be settled immediately, even if she does not marry her niece, she must find a doorkeeper.


    This is not only her personal will, but also the will of the Habsburgs and the will of the empire. Everyone cannot bear the emperor''s continued singleness.


    Free love? Franz regrets that he has not had time to fall in love!


    In this case, it is better to be familiar with the engagement, it is better to marry someone who knows nothing. What if it gets green?


    The day after Christmas in 1853, Franz was engaged to Princess Helen of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The whole journey was arranged by Empress Sophie, Franz just followed the procedure.


    As the value of justice is right, Franz is still very satisfied with the situation of buying one for one.


    How chaotic are European nobles? This question cannot be answered. In short, apart from the descent of blood, there are a lot of mess, and the idea of ??chastity is indifferent.


    Although this marriage was not a personal match, everyone was a sweetheart, and the fiancee entered the Vienna Palace early, ensuring that it was an original product.


    After the engagement, Franz and Princess Helen were restricted by Queen Sophie''s intimate contact, and it is absolutely not allowed to have an unmarried pregnancy.


    In the face of a crisis of trust, Franz was very helpless, and he repeatedly assured himself that he was not an unruly person.


    The Queen Mother Sophie did not believe in his character, and pointed out what he thought was confidential before. Obviously, there was not much that the hostess could hide from this palace.


    Previously, it was to flicker Franz''s engagement with his niece. Naturally, he didn''t mind these small things. Now that the overall situation is set, it is necessary to guard against deadlocks and not make jokes.


    Franz was somewhat skeptical that he was being calculated by his aging mother, but after making sure again, he had to admit that his willpower was too poor to resist the temptation.


    He is sure that this is definitely not his problem. This is definitely the sequelae of his trip to St. Petersburg. He was destroyed by the Russian aristocracy before his willpower was reduced.


    These are minor issues, and he''s in charge anyway, and Franz doesn''t counsel at all. Even if he is not responsible, he also does not counsel, the son is always higher than the niece.


    In the context of the two marriages, all discordant factors must be wiped out in the cradle. Franz is not worried about the trouble.


    This marriage was more important to the Wittersbach dynasty than the Habsburgs. Maximilian II, who has just arrived in Milan, is inseparable from the support of the Habsburgs if he wants to secure his throne.


    Franz agreed to this marriage, in addition to good relations with Princess Helen, also considered political factors.


    The annexation of the Bavarian Kingdom made the newly joined Saxony, Hessen, and Wurttemberg royal families a bit worried. Even if it was given to the throne of Lombardy in the Wittelsbach dynasty, it was not enough to reassure them.


    If it weren''t for these royal families, and there were no princesses of the right age, the object of this marriage might have been replaced. Don''t doubt Franz''s ethics, often involuntarily in front of politics.


    Unable to win them through marriage, the marriage with the Wittelsbach dynasty can also play a role. The Kingdom of Lombardy has a lower political say, but it is nominally transferable.


    Basically, this issue was negotiated. The Habsburgs did not avenge the Wittelsbach dynasty. It was naturally feasible to eliminate the unpleasantness through marriage.


    In the common interest, everyone became an ally again. By the way, the royal families of Saxony, Hessen, and Wurttemberg have been assured. The Habsburgs have food and will not swallow them all in one go.


    Franz can definitely say that they think too much. In addition to reducing the difficulty of unification, the more important thing is that unification by force can cause indigestion.


    National unification is different from external expansion. Many radical measures cannot be used. Without a major cleansing, the locality will not be stable for the next ten or two decades if it cannot regain people''s hearts.


    The overthrown royal family and interest groups will want to restore it. There is no way to restore it. They can also turn into the revolutionary party and overturn the table. Everyone slaps and smashes.


    Specifically, you can refer to the February Revolution in France, where Napoleon III can be elected president, and you know the role of the Bonaparte party in this uprising.


    The so-called usurpation of the fruits of the revolution is actually inaccurate. They are revolutionary leaders from beginning to end, but they are hidden behind the scenes and manipulated, and then they jump out. Otherwise, how could Napoleon III easily seize power?


    As an emperor, Franz did not want to leave hidden dangers to his rule. The first thing to consider was stability.


    In history, Bismarck, the second empire, insisted on leaving so many states. In addition to the inability to swallow its power, it was more for long-term peace and order.


    Facts have proved that this method is very effective. No matter how many contradictions between the local government and the central government, they are carried out within the scope of the rules. Never heard of a state rebellion.


    The biggest gains from the merger of these German states are not resources, strategies, or political interests. The biggest gains are still the population and high-quality population.


    According to the demographic statistics two years ago, the total population of the Austrian Empire exceeded 37 million, which is only Russians in the European continent, but the main ethnic group has only more than 8.7 million.


    In order to make the data look better, under the direction of Franz, the Austrian government directly divided some mixed-race Germans into Germans directly.


    Then the number of host nations quickly expanded to more than 10.3 million, and the number of host nations rose from 23.5% to 27.8%.


    Well, this is a bit far-fetched. Many German descents have only one-quarter and one-eighth become Germans. Franz is not so rigid. It is better to be flexible with data.


    This situation has now been effectively resolved, and the number of major ethnic groups has finally exceeded 40%.


    With the development of the economy and the acceleration of the flow of population, this cross-ethnic marriage will definitely increase significantly in the future.


    I have to admit that this oldest way of national integration is actually the most effective and least hidden mode of national integration.


    At present, the driving force for this ethnic integration is the imbalance between men and women in the German region, and the fact that there are more men and fewer girls is an urgent social reality. This situation continued until World War II before it reversed.


    In Hungary, on the contrary, there are more women than boys, and in addition to the decrease in the number of young people in the local area caused by the civil war, it is also caused by its own geographical environment.


    Of course, the situation in the two principalities of Serbia and the Danube River is even more serious. Hesitation about the relationship between the war has sharply reduced the number of young people there.


    If nothing is done, Franz can be sure that these areas will experience negative population growth in the next two decades, especially in Serbia.


    These social backgrounds have created favorable conditions for national integration. How can Franz give up such an opportunity?


    The question now is what to do to enable everyone to marry. This is a headache. In this regard, Franz has no successful experience to learn from.


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 ~： Explanation

    I just saw a reader protesting that the protagonist did not marry Princess Sissi. I regret that Haiyue could not compromise on this issue.


    The tragic ending of Princess Sissi''s love story was doomed from the beginning. It was because of her love that Haiyue could not bear to continue to harm her.


    A beautiful woman longing for a free life is not suitable for the Vienna court. The beautiful fairy tale in the film is in stark contrast to the misery in history.


    Haiyue didn''t want to see her continue the tragedy in history, and spent her whole life in the gloomy palace of Vienna.


    The queen means more than glory; it is more about responsibilities and obligations. Failure to fulfil their obligations and obligations, forcibly sitting in that position, tragedy is doomed and no one can change.


    Those who know her may know a word from Princess Sissi before her engagement-how good it would be if he was not an emperor.


    So let her go, so that she can live free from the shackles, and be happier than the queen who is always bound! !!


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 Chapter 233： Good idea = 馊 idea

    In the Crimea, Britain, France, and Russia continued to fight hard. To be precise, the attack was British and French, and the Russians were defending with all their strength.


    The disadvantage of weapons and equipment is a hard injury. Unlike the Russian army on the Balkan Peninsula, they have completely replaced Austrian weapons and equipment, which is comparable to that of Britain and France in terms of equipment.


    The Russian army on the Crimean Peninsula was not so fortunate. It was originally a second-tier army in the country, and it was in a hurry to fight. Coupled with the corruption of the Tsarist government bureaucracy, multiple factors caused their tragedies.


    In fact, at this time, Nicholas I had decided to completely refit Austrian equipment, but because of the introduction of domestic production lines, the bureaucrats of the pit teammates gave their orders to the domestic military enterprises as soon as they patted their heads.


    It takes time for the production line to debug, and it still takes time to retrain the workers, and it is not a problem in peace times. Now is the time of war. The Russian army on the battlefield cannot wait!


    So far, the Russians have not been able to reach their peak production capacity, and according to their speed, the Russian army in the Crimean Peninsula needs to be completely refurbished. It will not be possible in a year or two.


    General Fitz Roy Somerset, who had just been reassigned as the commander-in-chief of the Crimean Peninsula, was furious. When he fought in the Balkans, he didn''t feel that there was anything missing to buy directly from Austria.


    It was here that he found that the logistics of the Russian army was so bad, not only that the new weapons were not reloaded in time, but even ordinary logistics materials often made mistakes.


    Fortunately, the coalition forces on the opposite side were not as strong as those encountered on the Balkan Peninsula. Constantinople''s attack was still meaningful, at least the French elite troops were stopped.


    Fitzroy Somerset thought for a moment and said, "Send a report to St. Petersburg explaining our situation and demand that our country immediately replenish our supplies.


    If logistical supplies cannot be guaranteed, then the Crimean peninsula can only be abandoned and retreated to the coastal areas of Ukraine. "


    It ¡¯s okay to be short of medicine and medicine, anyway, gray animals are not worth it, and he does n¡¯t feel bad when he dies. Without guns and guns, this can''t be tolerated. The guys have nothing. How can the battle be fought?


    As for whether it would offend people, Fitzroy Somerset could not care about that much anymore. He lost the battle, and no matter how serious the consequences were.


    As a high-ranking general of the Russian army, as long as he wins the war, he can resist the pressure even if he offends domestic interest groups.


    The transportation means of the Russian army in the Crimean peninsula is mainly ox carts. This time and space is still good. The Russians have prepared adequately and hoarded a batch of materials in the coastal areas. There are many on the Crimean peninsula.


    Even if the bureaucrats gave it away, they did n¡¯t have any use in holding the supplies, and they eventually had to sell it to the Tsar, so Fitzroy Somerset did n¡¯t have to worry about food.


    Weapons and equipment can no longer be used. Since the Tsarist government has decided to replace them, these junk goods do not know where they are left.


    The same weapons and equipment produced by the Russian arsenal will inevitably increase the weight by a little, and the failure rate will be a little higher, but it is absolutely durable.


    Fitzroy Somerset was not fussy, as long as he had one. Now pressure on the St. Petersburg government is to let them speed up the supply. If domestic production is too late, buy it quickly!


    Anyway, the Russians in the Crimea did not dare to give up. Once the British and French established a foothold here, the Black Sea had nothing to do with them.


    In order to crack down on the biggest competitors, presumably the British do not mind paying the annual military expenditure. As long as the Crimean Peninsula is blocked, not only will the bears end their Near East strategy, half of their import and export trade will be in their hands.


    It doesn''t take long, at most, three or five years before the European hegemony of the Russian Empire collapses, and then Poland''s independence is motivated, and the British strategy is successful.


    Of course, such a good thing is obviously not so easy to succeed, at least Franz would not agree, and he is now ready to cause some trouble for the British.


    The Russians cannot fall, at least until the neo-Holy Roman Empire completes its internal integration, or they will be humans with their tails.


    Franz asked with concern: "Marshal, is there any way for the Russians to conquer Constantinople?"


    In Franz''s view, Constantinople is the easiest to break in the Near East. As long as the Russians have conquered it, the war will not continue.


    The narrowest part of the Bosphorus is 750 meters, and the widest part is 3.7 kilometers. As long as a batch of shore guns is provided to Russia for ashore deployment, the Black Sea and the maritime passage of the outside world are isolated.


    There is no sea channel connection, the Ottoman Empire ¡¯s transportation and the Russians have a fight. If the goods are transported by land from the Asia Minor Peninsula, then the British and French coalition logistics on the Crimean Peninsula will have problems. law.


    Marshal Radsky analyzed: "His Majesty, Constantinople was originally a fortress city, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and was stationed by the French elite troops, and the navy provided fire support.


    If you want to attack aggressively, you can only rely on strength. It was possible to break through the city by reaching the limits endured by the French army.


    Now the most correct choice for the Russians is to mobilize a large number of artillery to blast Constantinople, and even a strong fortress has its limits.


    The Ottoman Empire had long since decayed, and Constantinople had not been threatened for a century. They had long relaxed the upgrading of the fortifications.


    After the outbreak of the Near East War. The Ottoman government only carried out repairs and reinforcements, but the time was still too short. This was the opportunity for the Russians.


    Most of these fortifications were unable to withstand heavy artillery attacks. As long as the Russians are willing to afford the cost and knock hundreds of heavy cannons one by one, they can also break the turtle shell. "


    This is a purely stupid way to completely overpower people, but it is the only feasible way now.


    The problem is that Britain and France can also get a lot of artillery against the Russians. In the end, the two sides still have to fill lives. It is estimated that Constantinople could not be breached if it did not die.


    The rate of artillery hits in this era was very low. The Russian army only had to disperse the artillery positions and bombard the city of Constantinople. The target was always large enough to hit the cannonball. Britain and France wanted to destroy the Russian artillery positions It''s difficult.


    Franz felt that the casualties could not scare the Russians, and the Russians were probably brought down by military expenses. Hundreds of heavy artillery guns alone can''t make it without tens of millions of rubles. It takes dozens of tons of ammunition to fire in one round.


    Since the blast effect is to be achieved, it is only a normal operation to shoot out thousands of tons of ammunition a day. To blast Constantinople, God knows how much ammunition will eventually be consumed.


    But not like this, according to the current attack style of the Russians, the exchange ratio has been played four to one, even if the gray animal is worthless, ca n¡¯t afford such consumption?


    According to the current situation, Franz can definitely say that if he insists on it for a year and a half at most, the tsarist government will be forced to give up because of excessive casualties.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The General Staff has compiled a plan and handed it over to the Tsarist government. Follow them if you need to!"


    He did not believe that no intelligent person in the Russian government could see that blindly taking human lives to fill the pit of Constantinople without the advantage of firepower was completely an act of death.


    According to the information received by Franz, since the outbreak of the Constantinople battle, the number of casualties in the Russian army has approached the total of the two Bulgarian battles.


    Saint Petersburg is preparing to replace Menshkov. Under the command of this "genius" commander, the casualties of the Russian army have always been high.


    This plan was not shown to the St. Petersburg government, but to the Russian commander of the Balkans General Menshkov. If he did not want to return to St. Petersburg, he would definitely consider Austria''s proposal.


    As a high-level general of the Russian army, no one can endure the temptation to conquer Constantinople. As long as this great cause is completed, it will be recorded in Russian history as a "national hero" of Russia.


    Not only are the Russians interested, in fact Franz wants to accomplish this great cause. The Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire are also feuds. Conquering Constantinople can also bring them a lot of political prestige.


    Most European countries have special feelings for this city. Now that the French help the Ottomans guard Constantinople, Franz can be sure that Napoleon III would not mind taking the city if given the opportunity.


    Completion of this great cause is no less than the prestige of defeating the Russians. If the Crimean battle fails, Napoleon III will most likely swallow Constantinople directly to save the political disaster caused by the failure of the war.


    Most of the London government will acquiesce that this will happen. Constantinople is better left in the hands of the French than in the hands of the Russians. France and Russia are dead, and the British are absolutely happy to see it happen.


    If possible, Franz wouldn''t mind pushing it to deepen the hatred between France and Russia.


    It is a pity that the Russians are not upset, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government have dragged their feet, and the Crimean Russian army has too little hope of winning the war.


    If this is not possible, Franz can only hope that the Russians will break Constantinople and pull the hatred of Britain and France to full value in one fell swoop.


    Marshal Radsky''s approach is undoubtedly the most effective way to stand on the side of the Vienna government. In fact, for the Russians, it was a puppet idea from beginning to end.


    The reason is very simple, the war is too expensive, and it is not suitable for an agricultural country like a bear.


    This kind of play easily exceeded the bearing limit of the Russian Empire. Even if they conquered Constantinople, they would not be able to carry out the next strategy because of the exhaustion of their financial resources.


    After all, is there a Dardanelles? The possession of a Bosphorus is not enough for the Russians to take control of the Black Sea Strait. Moreover, after taking Constantinople, they have mastered half of the Bosphorus.


    From a strategic point of view, the division of the Gallipoli Peninsula to block the Dardanelles Channel can also end the war.


    Not every place has a Constantinople. Defending the Gallipoli Peninsula is definitely more difficult than defending Constantinople.


    Even if it is not possible to seize here, the offensive can also force the British and French troops to station heavy guards, reducing the pressure on the Russian army on the Crimean peninsula.


    It can only be said that the temptation of Constantinople is too great, and the Russians could not resist this temptation and went straight up.


    Franz naturally cannot remind the Russians that the early end of the Near East War and the failure to consume the power of the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia to the maximum extent is not in the interests of the new Holy Roman Empire.


    Moreover, no matter how good the strategy needs to be implemented, Franz does not think that the Russians have such a strong ability to execute, at least General Menshkov cannot.


    With the efficiency of the Russians, wanting to make a sudden attack in Britain and France is undoubtedly a dream. As long as the Gallipoli Peninsula has only a few Ottoman garrisons, it can be easily broken.


    Once British and French reacted, the coalition forces that attacked the Greeks could immediately reinforce the Gallipoli Peninsula, and it would be another convention war.


    Britain and France have strong national strengths. Even if they open another front, they will hold their teeth together, the Russians will not do it, and the domestic organizational capacity will soon reach its limit.


    If the front is increased, I am afraid that the bears will also feel what the lack of troops is. Of course, this is not to say that they are short of troops, but that they cannot put their troops on the front line in a short time.


    Not to mention logistical supplies, even if they could get supplies from Austria and ship them to the front with their efficiency, daylily became cold.


    One bad operation, and did bad things with good intentions, because the logistics supply was not in place and the Russians lost the war, and Franz only cried with Nicholas I.


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 Chapter 234： Balkan Development Plan

    In a quaint castle in Prague, an elder over 50 asked seriously: "Holster, are you really ready?


    Once you are accepted by the government, you will have a hard time in the future for a long time, but it will be too late to repent. "


    Holst replied earnestly: "Father, the Vickers family has fallen, and in the last struggle for rights, our network of relationships in the government suffered heavy losses.


    If you want to get a job in the government, you can only pass the civil service exam. There are too many competitors on this road. Moreover, our family has always been developing in the military. There is no advantage in this area. I am not sure about mixing up.


    The situation on the European continent is stabilizing, and there will be no war in Austria for a long time to come. This has broken the chance of a fight on the battlefield.


    Now is an opportunity. With the military achievements accumulated on the battlefield, now I stay at home and become a glory knight at most.


    The family can make a little money before they can exchange for a manor with the government, but now they can cross the Balkan Peninsula and become hereditary knights.


    Under normal circumstances, I haven''t succeeded in the domestic struggle for twenty years. So why not take a risk? "


    To strengthen control of the Balkans, the government of Vienna mobilized domestically. As Prime Minister Felix expected, the lower nobility who wanted to go further could not resist this temptation.


    In contrast to opening up overseas colonies, the Balkans are still at their doorstep. Even if they are a little bit poor now, their future development can still be expected.


    As one of the strongholds of conservatism, Austria still maintains the ancient tradition, the eldest son inherits the family business, and the second son goes out.


    Big nobles also have the ability to provide enough titles to their immediate descendants, and the children or other nobles can only fight on their own.


    In order to limit the number of nobles in the country and ensure the quality of the nobles, the Vienna government is still considering promulgating a "Nobility Law".


    Once this law is in place, nobility inheritance must pass the assessment of the noble parliament, and it is difficult for the son-in-law to inherit the title.


    In addition to the eldest son who inherited the title, even the non-military knighthood won by the children of the nobles will lose hereditary ability.


    Because the impact is too great, it is still being discussed in the aristocratic parliament. After all, this law is too unfriendly to declining nobles, and it is too difficult for them to pass the assessment.


    Franz intends to implement this law when he opens a colony, so that these nobles will go to the colony to fight for wealth.


    The domestic plate is so large that it is obviously not enough for everyone to share. Even if the territory of the Balkan Peninsula is increased, this cake is still not large enough.


    The collapse of the British and French colonies was largely due to the uneven distribution of benefits. The capitalists took too many benefits and needed others to kill them. How could this be possible?


    Since ancient times, the sub-sealing system has been a weapon of expansion. The counties and counties that were directly managed by the central dynasty were often lost; but the land that was sealed off was rarely divided again. Even if it is independent, it cannot be separated from the influence of local culture.


    Of course, this is just one factor. The bigger reason is class solidification. Either make a big cake and leave a rising channel for everyone, or you can only revolutionize. This multiple choice question is very easy to do.


    The old man thought for a while and said, "Well, I respect your choice of children. Now the family can''t help you much, but you can recruit a group of people to leave from the manor house, which can alleviate the population pressure.


    These people have lived in the family for generations. Loyalty is not a problem. With their help, I believe you can open the situation soon. "


    The influence of the aristocracy in this era was not only because of status, but also a group of subordinates.


    Although serfdom was abolished, this influence has not yet dissipated.


    Now the Austrian government encourages these nobles to develop in the Balkans, but not just to let them pass. If you are alone and you are in a place where your life is unfamiliar, no one may rule.


    Moreover, everyone''s previous industries are all land, so nobles can''t go down to cultivate it themselves?


    It is easier for these people to organize immigration than for the Austrian government.


    The densely populated German region, in the era of the agricultural nation, has reached the limit of its population capacity, and now diverting some people away just relieves internal contradictions.


    Anyway, the labor demand for industrialization is not very big these years. Austria is still the second most populous country in Europe. In addition, the population of the Balkan territory has approached the 50 million mark.


    Now the most important thing is to promote national integration. In the context of unified language, a large number of mixed-race children have appeared in the next generation. Who can use nationalism to do things?


    It can be said that the future of the new Holy Roman Empire is as long as Franz does not have a wave.


    Another unexpected benefit of developing the Balkans was the reduction in immigration to the United States.


    After all, crossing the ocean in this era is also risky. Compared with the unknown United States, the Balkan Peninsula at the doorstep of the house is much less risky, and the Danube River is convenient for transportation. You can return in ten days and a half months.


    Especially if there is a small family, immigrants in the Balkans can drag their families. If they go to the United States, it will be life and death.


    Since the Great Revolution, a climax of immigration broke out in the German region, with an average of 60,000 to 70,000 people leaving each year, and in Austria, almost 20,000 to 30,000 people leaving each year.


    These immigrants caused the population of the United States to soar. In the year 1850, the United States accepted 310,000 immigrants. In 1851, the United States accepted immigrants 379,000. In 1850, the national population of the United States was only 23.192 million. In 1860, it increased to 31.443 million. .


    The immigrants of this era are all young and old, the sick and the sick can''t bear the bumps at sea, and all are high-quality labor.


    Every time I think of it, Franz can only sigh that the South American countries are not fighting, obviously that their own conditions are not bad, they don''t even know they are robbing immigrants with Americans.


    Don''t say that they act together. As long as a few countries attach importance to attracting immigrants and diverting the US population, Americans cannot develop so fast.


    In this case, Franz is also powerless, and European countries have not realized the threat from the United States, and have not taken any measures to limit their strength growth.


    Of course, he didn''t do nothing, at least every black and black in the US broke out in newspapers. This is also an entertainment program that European people love to see and are very popular.


    In any case, the number of immigrants to the United States can be reduced by tens of thousands, which is tens of thousands, which is not a small number over time, which can also be considered to weaken the strength of competitors.


    You need to know that by virtue of these immigrants, the Germans later became the largest nation in the United States. It can be said that the rise of the Germans in the United States contributed greatly.


    Vienna


    Franz is carefully reading the Cabinet''s "Plan to Develop the Balkans."


    The strength of a country is not only due to its large territory, large population, and abundant resources. These are only one of the necessary conditions, but also due to the extent of its development.


    The Russian Empire is large enough, larger than both Europe. From the perspective of land area, resources, and population, their strength should sweep Liuhe as the Qiang Qin and invade the world.


    The reality is that the Russian Empire with so many advantages, let alone invade Europe, any two great powers can make it impossible for them to walk around.


    The biggest problem is that the level of local development is too low. If the Russian empire has now completed industrialization, there is no doubt that the invasion of continental Europe is not a dream.


    The new Holy Roman Empire was not as arrogant as the Russians, and relying on an extensive management system, it was able to leapfrog into a top power.


    In Franz''s view, if the territories that have been acquired cannot be effectively developed, then those territories that cannot be converted into national power will become a heavy burden.


    It is already difficult to continue to expand on the European continent, and intensive cultivation and development of existing land is the king.


    Prior to this, the Vienna government has formulated many development plans. Except for a few states with high autonomy, the remaining areas have been included in the government planning outline, and many places have begun to implement them.


    The current plan for the development of the Balkans is just a preliminary idea. There is still a long way to go before it can be implemented.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Prime Minister, according to this development outline, the two duchyes of the Danube Valley in the future will be the second granary of the empire.


    But we have to consider a problem. Once Russia-Austria relations deteriorate, the products exported from these regions can only be sold along the Danube to the German region, or they can be transported by land to the sea.


    There are also supporting industries that look more like a Russian-made custom business. I wonder if the Russians have such a strong purchasing power?


    Now they are still the serf empire, and even if social reforms are carried out in the future, I think their ordinary people''s purchasing power is up to half of the Austrian people.


    If targeting the Russian market, it is best to take two routes, either selling them to the nobles at the high end, or selling them to civilians at the low end, and the prices of these goods must be cheap enough. "


    Regarding the relationship of geographical location, the economy of the two principalities of the Danube River will inevitably be affected by Austria and Russia. The Austrian market is the internal market and the Russian market is the external market.


    Economic development must also focus on these two markets, and further afield, other European countries will be considered.


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "Your Majesty, no one can tell clearly the future of Russia-Austria relations. Even if the relationship deteriorates, they are very unlikely to block us.


    Even if the Tsarist government wanted to do this, their domestic interest groups would not agree. With the Tsarist government''s execution power, it could not be implemented at all.


    This point is known from the current situation. Because of the war, the Russians cut off trade with Britain and France, but in fact Ukraine, Central Russia and other regions were really cut off.


    The main reason for the severance was not because of the blockade order of the Tsarist government, but because the war blocked the Black Sea transport corridor, and these areas were robbed of our market by our goods.


    The entry of Russian, British and French goods from the Baltic Sea has never been cut off. The main reason for not entering the central and southern parts is that the transportation cost is too high and it loses competitiveness.


    As for the issue of industry, these are only preliminary assumptions. The ultimate choice is in the hands of capitalists, and their sensitivity to the market is absolutely above us.


    The government is only formulating corresponding policies and will not directly invest in these light industries. I believe that capitalists will do better. "


    Franz nodded. He never had any illusions about the execution ability of the Tsarist government. The possibility of being blocked was indeed very low.


    After the collapse of Russia-Austria relations in history, the Russians did not block the Danube. Obviously, the tsarist government would not really be so reckless as this might provoke war.


    Not to mention the industrial problems, since the cabinet government is not prepared to invest in person, let the capitalists go on their own.


    From a development perspective, in the future, Russia and Austria may be economically rivals. The pillar industry of the Russians is grain exports, which is also the pillar industry of Austria.


    It''s just that Austria exported the processed agricultural products, while Russia directly exported the original agricultural products, but the competition between the two sides also exists.


    If this situation is not resolved, competition in interests will almost certainly affect relations between the two countries.


    In this regard, Franz also has to be grateful that the tsarist government is an authoritarian government, and this contradiction will not erupt in the short term.


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 Chapter 235： Helpless choice

    After more than two months of hard fighting, the coalition forces finally defeated the Greek "civilian armed forces" and achieved the first victory of the British army since the outbreak of the Near East War.


    Major Oliver''s hanging heart also fell to the ground, and he finally had a record. With less than 5,000 casualties on his own side, he killed 18,000 enemy troops and captured 14,000 enemy troops.


    The enemy''s business was a matter of blackness and he had been decisively ignored. As long as he continued to defeat the Principality of Montenegro, he would complete all the combat tasks.


    A young officer reported: "General, military orders from the country: order us to continue to pursue the enemy forces, if the Greek Kingdom accepts these enemy forces, domestic authorization we can take the necessary means."


    Necessary means? In fact, it is an excuse to enter the Greek kingdom and teach the Greek government. Apparently, the London government was very dissatisfied with the government of Otto I, and wanted to give them some color to see.


    "I see," Major Oliver replied calmly.


    He has no good opinion of the Greeks. If it was not for the Greeks'' sneak attack, the Ottomans were forced to reduce their frontline forces, and the battle of Sofia would not be lost.


    Although all the responsibilities were passed on to others, Major General Oliver knew it well. The battle was difficult to blame. It would accompany his life and become an indelible stain.


    Now I have the opportunity to find the Greeks to settle accounts, he naturally will not let go of this opportunity.


    There will always be excuses. Even if Otto I pretended, this time the London government would try to beat this restless young man.


    It is obviously impossible to get confused. It''s just that the Greek government did not recognize the troop dispatch, so in the face of it, the British could not use this as a reason to treat them.


    The European countries are still watching. Once they have done too much, everyone will still interfere, and John Niu can''t cover everything.


    Even in the UK, there is no problem with Greece''s attack on the Ottomans, but they have chosen the wrong time.


    The Greek government lost its way at the last minute and did not join the Russian camp, which left room for manoeuvre. Obviously, the political judgment of Otto I was still acceptable.


    ...


    Constantinople''s General Command of the Russian Foreign Forces, General Menshkov, once again received a letter of reprimand from Nicholas I.


    The attack lasted so long and cost hundreds of thousands of casualties. Constantinople was still in the hands of the enemy and could not see any signs of being conquered. The Tsarist government was naturally anxious.


    The pressure on Menshekov has increased greatly. If he can''t think of a way, the St. Petersburg government will have to replace someone. When the glory of Constantinople is overcome, he will part with him. This is intolerable for Menshekov. .


    A middle-aged general proposed: "Her commander, consider the Austrian suggestion, as long as you can conquer Constantinople, everything is easy to do."


    Menshkov shook his head and said, "The Austrian proposal was too expensive! They did not conquer Constantinople, but they used a cannon to blast Constantinople.


    Except for the heavy artillery they recommend, they can only be used as shore artillery in the future. If they had proposed hundreds of huge artillery guns, their ammunition consumption would be thousands of tons per day.


    Don''t say that we ca n¡¯t afford it. It is estimated that even if the Austrians produce at full capacity, they may not be able to meet our needs.


    Every day, destroying millions of rubles worth of ammunition. To conquer Constantinople, at least hundreds of millions of rubles, or even a billion rubles, are needed. Do you think we can fight them? "


    This is not the most pitfall, but the money is spent, and Constantinople may not be able to beat it.


    The artillery recommended by Austria is very inconvenient to move on the battlefield. It would be even worse if the artillery positions were destroyed by the enemy.


    The middle-aged officer reminded: "But the Commander, this is the only way that seems to be able to breach Constantinople.


    The enemy forces opposite were very stubborn and they relied on fortifications to defend. The six-pound cannon in our hands simply tickles them. Even a twelve-pound cannon can only deal with some ordinary fortifications.


    Unable to destroy these fortresses, what can we do to conquer Constantinople? If we miss this opportunity, we are Russian sinners. "


    This is the most helpless, no matter how reliable this method is, but it is the only way to succeed.


    The tsarist government will not care so much, and the people in the country will not be too much outside, and all have reached the foot of Constantinople. If you do n¡¯t win this city, will you be worthy of your ancestors?


    ...


    After visiting the camp, watching the declining morale and listening to the mournful screams, even the iron-hearted Meneshkov couldn''t help shaking.


    He knew that he couldn''t continue this way anymore. It was estimated that the Russian army would have mutinized before Constantinople had attacked.


    Gray animals are also human. When the casualties have reached a certain level, they will also collapse. This consequence cannot be afforded by Menshekov.


    ...


    In one corner of the camp, several soldiers were plotting.


    A gray-faced young soldier said in a low tone, "Joy, have you figured out the route? If you continue this way, I''m afraid it won''t be long before we all fall on the battlefield.


    Did you know that just yesterday, the guy from Rollsbee was injured in the left leg. In order to avoid infection, he had to amputate. Unable to bear the blow, he committed suicide that night. "


    A middle-aged soldier next to him reminded: "Fox, don''t be like this. The route must be planned before leaving, otherwise if there is a mistake, we will be hung at the gate of the camp!"


    In order to kill a hundred and deter deserters, the Russian army took a very cruel approach: dropping people on a pole, sunburn, thirst, starvation ...


    Looking at the expectant crowd, Joey sighed, took out a sketch and pointed out, explaining, "The route has been found, but this road is difficult to take.


    From here, there are people guarding along the way, you must avoid these people and enter the Balkan Mountains to be temporarily safe.


    This is only the first stage of your escape. Later, you will have to cross the Balkan Mountains to enter the occupied area of ??Austria.


    During this period, you can''t get any supplies from the outside, you can only find food in the mountains and forests. In addition to beware of poisonous beasts, you also need to worry about getting lost.


    Arriving in the Austrian occupation area does not mean that it is safe. They are our allies. Even if you are mistakenly in, you will not be disarmed, and you will most likely be repatriated.


    If you want to mix up, you can only pretend to be war refugees. Language is a big problem. Russian and Bulgarian are very similar, but there are still differences. No one knows what will happen once they are discovered. "


    The middle-aged man said cautiously: "We have no choice. You may not know in the logistic forces. The casualties on the front lines are too heavy these days. You can see familiar people leaving here every day.


    Half of the people in our camp are supplemented one after another. If we continue to stay, we will all die here.


    Joey, thank you whether we can run out or not.


    You can rest assured that we have figured out the situation, and found an opportunity to pretend to die during the offensive, and then secretly leave when it gets dark.


    Even if it was discovered, we can say that we were stunned by the bomb and our brains were confused. "


    A premeditated escape started, and they were not the first or the last, and their cruel casualties had broken their nerves.


    Everyone would rather risk running away to fight for an unknown life than to stay here.


    Anyway, all of their families are serfs, and they belong to the noble grandpas. Even if they are found, there is no need to worry about being involved in the family.


    ...


    The middle-aged man whispered, "Hurry up, Wallace. Why don''t you see this boy?"


    Fox replied: "Uncle Marney, I didn''t see him follow, for fear of an accident, should we go back and look for it?"


    The middle-aged man thought for a while and said, "You don''t need to worry about him. There is life and death on the battlefield. Where is this black lamp blind?


    Everyone hurry up now, it''s not safe here, if we can''t shuttle quickly here, we can''t even run away at dawn. "


    They had good luck. Someone provided a road map. They did not run in the wrong direction and spent the first day of the escape safely.


    But not everyone was so lucky. Shortly after they left, another wave of deserters encountered the patrol very unfortunately, and was naturally caught.


    The military judge asked: "His Commander, did you catch another seven deserters last night, as usual?"


    "Ok!"


    Menshkov seemed to just say a word casually, in fact his heart was not calm.


    The number of deserters is increasing. As a high-ranking officer who is not an idiot, he knows that this means that the endurance of this unit is approaching.


    In the face of reality, Menshkov quickly made a compromise. He did not want to become a national thief, so this battle must be fought.


    The question of money has given the Tsarist government a headache, and no one can back down anyway.


    Menishkov said: "Come here, borrow the Austrian Telegraph Network and transfer this telegram to the St. Petersburg government!"


    Since Austria took over the two Principalities of the Danube, the cable telegraph has also been laid quickly, and the domestic telegraph network was connected at the end of 1853.


    At this time, the Russians passed on news that was not particularly confidential, and often borrowed the Austrian telegraph network, which could be done in two or three days.


    If the Russians use their own communication network, they must first travel to Poland or Ukraine''s big cities before they can generate telegrams. Without ten days and a half months, it is impossible to get the news back to St. Petersburg.


    Apparently, Menshekov did not think that this battle plan needed to be kept secret from the Austrians. Even if it was to be kept secret, the artillery had to be purchased from the Austrians.


    Myshkov wasn''t prepared to supply the domestic military industry companies, waiting for them to produce the cannons and ship them to the front. Who knows whether it will be one year or two years later?


    On the issue of attacking Constantinople, Nicholas I fully supported his work. Whoever dares to do things here is against his great Tsar.


    Without the support of the Tsar, it would be impossible for Menshekov to change the logistical transportation system of the Russian army in the Balkans. If it did not change, the life of the frontline Russian army would not have been so good.


    The ball was kicked to St. Petersburg, and Menshekov explained in detail all the circumstances, and how to choose was decided by Nicholas I.


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 Chapter 236： Constantinople Demolition Team

    St. Petersburg


    After receiving the emergency call from Menshkov, Nicholas I had a headache, especially after seeing the ammunition consumption estimate mentioned in the note below, his heart was bleeding. This is money!


    For this war, the Tsarist government has spent three or four hundred million rubles. If the economic losses caused by the war are added, this figure can be doubled.


    Where is the victory? No one can answer this question. Judging from the situation on the battlefield, there is still no way to go before the two sides can win or lose.


    If we knew in advance that the war would be the current result, Nicholas I promised that he would never provoke this war.


    Even if the casualties are not too much, Russia''s great cause can bear, but the cost of war is completely beyond his expectations.


    Before the British and French entered the war, the Tsarist government prepared to attack Constantinople in multiple ways, conquer Constantinople within three months, and kill the Ottoman Empire within one year.


    After the British and French participation in the war, the Tsarist government believed that after the Bulgarian war, it was easy to attack Constantinople. After winning Constantinople, everyone negotiated to solve the problem.


    Unexpectedly, when I reached the gate of Constantinople, I met the French again.


    The 200,000 French army guarded a fortress city. This result was enough to make anyone desperate, but there was no way, forced by domestic pressure, to stick to their heads.


    Even the Russians were stunned when they were touched. They used up all kinds of means and finally came to the conclusion that they had to be bombarded with cannons.


    Nicholas I asked, "What do you think of General Menshkov''s proposal?"


    Secretary of the Army Ivanovic replied, "His Majesty, General Menshekov''s proposal is fine.


    Constantinople is one of the best fortresses in the world. The enemy has deployed heavy guards. There is no shortcut to overcome it. Only one fortress and one fortress can be pulled out.


    Fortunately, the Ottoman Empire has decayed, neglecting the construction of the fortifications, and we can use cannons to advance all the way. "


    This answer is very speechless. If the Ottomans ignored the upgrade of the fortifications, it would not be possible to use even a cannon now.


    This is a fact. The Russians can get heavy artillery. Will the enemy on the other side be short? If the war requires it, Britain and France can easily take out thousands of artillery pieces.


    According to General Menshkov''s proposal, build artillery positions a few kilometers away and bombard Constantinople. Anyway, the target is so large that people can hide, and the building has no place to hide.


    The 200,000 French troops are scattered in this city, and there are absolutely not enough artillery holes. As long as the random bombardment can cause the French to suffer heavy losses, the prerequisite is that there are enough cannons and enough ammunition.


    Civilian casualties have never been considered by the Tsarist government. Knowing that the war is coming, and not knowing the way to run, that is to find the way to death, guns and guns do not have eyes.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Aristanli Rod frowned: "Your Majesty, the number of artillery and ammunition consumption required by General Menshekov is too horrible, can''t they save a bit of use?


    You know that these heavy artillery and ammunition are not cheap, even if the Austrians do n¡¯t rob them in the fire, this is an astronomical figure! "


    He is not opposed to the plan, but simply distressed with money. Constantinople must attack, otherwise it cannot be explained to the country, which is the consensus reached by everyone.


    For this big picture, Astanley Rhodes still has. The problem is that the Tsarist government really has financial problems. It is too difficult for him to give out hundreds of millions of rubles at one time.


    Austria was not robbed by fire, which is one of the reasons why the Tsarist government supported Austria in the Paris meeting and was not flickered by Britain and France.


    Nicholas I was a credible person, as long as he did not exceed his bottom line, he would basically honor his promise.


    Of course, it goes without saying that he is also a czar. Refer to the practices of his ancestors to see that this is a gift of family inheritance.


    "Mr. Astanley Rhodes, it is now important to conquer Constantinople. After this goal is achieved, I can cease war with Britain and France.


    If the war continues, we may have more military expenditure in the later stages than we do now. Persuaded by Foreign Minister Karl Worsell


    They are all people on a boat. If the boat overturns, everyone will be unlucky.


    Now the river has started to rise, and the big waves are rolling at any time, and the only way to overturn the ship is to dock at the port as soon as possible to avoid the waves.


    If you want to land, you must capture Constantinople. Having won Constantinople, it can soothe people''s hearts from the inside, and own capital to bargain with the enemy to the outside.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Astanley Rhodes said dissatisfied: "Marquis Carl, am I the kind who ignores the big picture?


    The problem now is that the Ministry of Finance simply does not have so much money to pay for the war.


    According to General Menshkov''s plan, it would not be possible to complete without two or three hundred million rubles, and this was based on everything going well.


    In the actual battlefield, there will definitely be changes, and maybe it will continue to increase.


    Caucasus battlefield, Crimean battlefield, these two places are also fighting, commanders on the front line are asking for a change of clothes, this is a matter of urgency, or money.


    The Russian Empire''s fiscal revenue is so much in one year. Because of the war, our tax revenue will continue to decline this year. Where can I get so much money? "


    It is a big trouble to have no money. It is okay in the peaceful era. Once the war broke out, the weakness of the feudal rule of the tsarist government was exposed, and it was far from comparable with capitalist countries in raising funds.


    To put it bluntly, countries such as Britain, France and Austria are really out of money and can print money. The big deal is inflation, which can be used to relieve urgent needs.


    What can the Russian Empire do? The rubles they use have always been real gold and silver. Even the banknotes are issued by other European countries, even the international capital markets issued by the Tsar government are not recognized.


    Even in China, few people like paper rubles. The main reason is that there are too many convictions, and the Russians are also skeptical of the credibility of the Tsarist government.


    "How big is the funding gap?" Nicholas I asked with concern.


    The lack of money is expected. The key is how much is missing. If the amount is not large, they can still solve it.


    The Minister of the Treasury, Astanley Rhodes, said: "Your Majesty, if General Menshekov''s plan is implemented, our preliminary military expenditure in 1854 may exceed 400 million rubles, exceeding the total of the previous year and a half.


    By issuing bonds, we raised 65 million roubles, the government tax can provide 80 million roubles, and we raised 58 million roubles from domestic banks.


    Now that Constantinople is close at hand, we can still levy a war tax at this time, which is estimated to collect 120 million rubles.


    The final funding gap is 77 million rubles, which is only ideal. If the situation changes, this number may continue to increase. "


    Nicholas I was silent. The gap was too large. The domestic tax revenue could not be increased any more.


    "Is it possible to obtain loans from overseas, such as the Austrians?" Asked Secretary of the Army Ivanovic.


    Treasurer Aristanli Rhodes shook his head and said, "This is impossible. We have run out of channels to raise funds overseas.


    If the Austrians had not waged a united war last year, perhaps they could have provided us with this loan, which is now impossible.


    Don''t look at them almost swallowing up Bavaria, but in order to deter British and French soldiers, they mobilized nearly 1.8 million troops in one go, or consumed a lot of government financial resources. "


    No way, Austria''s finances are slightly better than Russia''s. However, the Vienna government is accelerating the process of industrialization, and a large amount of financial resources have been invested in domestic construction.


    Coupled with last year''s war expenses, from a professional point of view, Astanley Rhodes judged that the Vienna government could not afford the money.


    After hesitating for a while, Nicholas I slowly asked, "How much military expenditure can be saved by suspending the war in the Caucasus first?"


    Now for the three fronts, for the Tsarist government, the most important thing is to win Constantinople, followed by the Crimean Peninsula, both of which cannot be abandoned.


    As for the Russian army''s absolute superiority in the Caucasus battlefield, the initiative of the war has always been in their hands. If they stop attacking, the half-tipped Ottoman Empire will only be glad that provocation is impossible.


    After reckoning, the Minister of Finance, Astanley Rhode, replied: "Approximately 40 to 50 million rubles can be saved. If we first cease war with the Ottoman Empire and withdraw most of our troops into the Crimean battlefield, then we can have more. Save ten million rubles. "


    This is equivalent to reducing the number of troops. Now that the troops in the Caucasus region have been withdrawn, their strength gap will no longer exist, and the domestic mobilized army will not need that much.


    When the cannon rang, the gold was in danger.


    This is not exaggerated at all, and even said that it is much smaller. In this period of war, million gold was not enough, at least it started with two million gold.


    Nicholas I said without hesitation: "Okay, let''s do that. Let go of the Ottomans. In the Caucasus, we will switch to offense. We will send troops to reinforce the other two battlefields. We will talk about it after we conquer Constantinople!


    With the remaining funding gap, the Ministry of Finance has to think about ways again. In short, it is a critical moment. We cannot fail the war because of lack of money. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Astanley Rhode replied helplessly.


    This is a difficult problem. Don''t look at the funding gap seems to have been solved most of the time, in fact, the remaining gap is still an astronomical figure.


    Especially when all the channels for raising funds are used up, it is definitely not that simple to solve this problem.


    But sitting in this position, Astanley Rhode can only bite his head and must find a way to solve this problem.


    The funding problem was reluctantly resolved. With the unanimous decision of everyone, the Constantinople demolition team with General Menshkov as the captain was officially established. Everyone''s slogan was to level Constantinople to the ground.


    The issue of protecting ancient buildings still cannot be considered by the Tsarist government. It conquered Constantinople first and then said that it would not be possible to rebuild after the war.


    The responsibility can also be passed on to the French. As long as the Holy Land is restored, no one will care about such a small flaw. It can be said that in order to conquer Constantinople, the Russians have desperately tried everything.


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 Chapter 237： International political diplomacy

    At a critical juncture, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government were rare and efficient.


    Everyone is a clever person who knows the seriousness of the consequences. If he had no eyesight, he would have been eliminated in the internal struggle of the bureaucracy.


    With such a large demand for weapons and ammunition, obviously it cannot be taken out at once, and it must be ordered for production. Even if Franz was prepared, it would not be possible to hoard hundreds of huge artillery pieces and tens of thousands of tons of artillery shells and leave them there.


    If the Russians do not buy, who can he sell these arms to?


    The Austrian Army does not have access to these big guys who are inconvenient to move. The navy is a poor ghost. It simply does not have the money to purchase so many artillery pieces. Moreover, coastal defense does not need so many artillery pieces.


    After the decision was made, the Tsarist government immediately sent someone to place an order with Austria. Unfortunately, the production capacity of the artillery was insufficient.


    Since the Austrian Army usually purchases up to 6- and 12-pound guns, these are the most commonly used active-duty equipment, and 24-pound field guns are rarely equipped. Most naval cruisers of this era were 24 pound guns, and the capital ships were equipped with 48 pound guns.


    Now also attacking the fortifications of Constantinople, the power of these artillery is obviously not enough. The Russians needed heavy cannons of more than 68 pounds. Obviously most of these guns were used as shore guns, and the actual demand was very small.


    (Note: The caliber error of artillery in this era is relatively large. The error of several millimeters of the same section of the same batch is a common thing; the same gun, produced by different arsenals, the caliber error may be as high as a dozen millimeters. Use the caliber to measure the size of the gun. Would be out of date.)


    These heavy artillery were not only siege weapons, but even the British and French warships were enough to cause deadly threats. Obviously, the Russians wanted to change the current dilemma of passive beatings.


    The market demand is small, and naturally there are fewer production lines set up by military enterprises. Many arsenals only have the ability to produce large artillery. It will take time to open the production line after the order is received.


    Not enough capacity? It doesn''t matter, aren''t Russia and Austria allies? Franz is an enthusiastic person, and active-duty equipment can also be sold. As long as the Austrian army has it, just pick it.


    The era of breech art is about to come, these artillery will be eliminated soon, and now it should be replaced in advance.


    Junk? You don''t have to buy it. After a few months, new products will be available.


    Obviously, the Tsarist government can''t wait, and the frontline Russian army can''t wait. Regardless of what is old and not old, it can be used normally, and it is a big deal for Austrians to provide after-sales maintenance services.


    Even the artillery ordered by the Austrian Navy was cut off by the Russians. After all, the Navy did not fight in a short time, so it is better to satisfy allies for Russia-Austria friendship!


    It turns out that any plan is ideal. After more than two months of delay, Austria only collected more than 150 cannons, and the rest could only be counted with 24 pounds and 48 pounds.


    The artillery was in hand and meant that it was ready to attack. It is easy to transport from Austria to Bulgaria via the Danube River, and it is more troublesome to transport to the front.


    Moving the big guys with tens of tons or hundreds of tons is quite troublesome to transport. Originally, these artillery were used as shore guns. As long as the power is large enough, it does not matter if it is heavier or larger. It is naturally troublesome to transport it now.


    The artillery was not in place, and Menshekov slowed down the frontline offensive. He did not want the Russian army to die for nothing. The gray animals were worthless, but if they died more, it would be distressing!


    ...


    Athens


    The Secretary of the Army said terrorly: "His Majesty, the British crossed the border and entered our borders on the grounds of pursuing the enemy. This is a document sent from the front. Please tell me what to do.


    Otto I flicked through the files, what should I do? Do you need to ask such a simple question? Of course nothing.


    Block the British, they don''t have that strength. It is even more impossible to help the British to defeat the soldiers. No matter how the Greek government is, it cannot be shameless.


    "Let the local governments find a way to hide the soldiers who have fled back. If not, send them back. You must be careful not to let the British grasp the handle." Otto I ordered


    At this point, it''s not going to work without paying a price. Politically, the British approach actually gave him a chance to get out.


    The British Empire is a maritime overlord and top power. Losing to them is more acceptable to the people than losing to the Ottomans.


    This is not because the government has not worked hard, it is really that the enemy is too powerful.


    If Otto I was shameless, they could also brag about how they attacked the Ottoman Empire. They did not expect that they would be attacked by the British, and they lost it. This is a crime of non-war.


    As for whether it will cause a wave of anti-British anti-British civil affairs, we can''t care so much now. Since the last conflict between Britain and Greece, the relationship between the two countries has not been good, and it may be necessary to add another.


    The Foreign Minister reminded: "His Majesty, judging from the current situation, the results of the Near East War have nothing to do with us.


    The British army entered the Greek peninsula. Now that we have lost our choice, we must consider the aftermath. "


    Although they have confidence in the Russians, the British are here. If they don''t want to do anything and wait for the Russians to win, they will first become exile governments.


    Thinking of Otto I here, I had a headache. My family had just been kicked out of the Bavarian kingdom. If it had not been for Austria ¡¯s attention and exchange of the Lombard throne, it would be the government in exile.


    Now that the family''s resources are devoted to the Kingdom of Lombardy, there is no energy to support him again. After so many years of pure investment, no return can be seen, and many people in the family are dissatisfied.


    In history, after the abdication of Otto I, the Bavarian royal family was sent to take over the throne. As a result, his brother and nephew were unwilling to take over the mess, and it was George I''s turn.


    Without external support, the problems he faced were more troublesome than in history, and if they were bad, they would be ousted by the British.


    After lingering a few steps, Otto I said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send someone to negotiate with the British secretly, and the situation can only be stopped.


    At the same time, I sent people to contact the Russians, French, and Austrians. Presumably they did not want to see the British family dominate. Now we need their diplomatic support. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Foreign Minister replied.


    This is the era of the great powers. Without the support of the great powers, it is difficult for them to get out of this crisis this time.


    ...


    It turns out that Otto I''s judgment was accurate. Although the Greek kingdom has poor economic strength, underdeveloped economy, and inadequate resources, it does not have much interest in itself, but their geographical location is good.


    The Russians could not tolerate the British''s dominance here, blocking their way into the Mediterranean; the French did not want to see the British expand their power in the Near East and affect their interests.


    Not to mention Austria, out of the Adriatic Sea is Greece, making the British here bigger, but also threatening Austria''s maritime security.


    ...


    Vienna


    After receiving help from the Greek government, Franz decided to intervene in the actions of the British in Greece, and how to intervene became a problem.


    Armed interference is not possible, unless he sends the Austrian army over, the navy will not count, the Austrian navy will not be qualified.


    Metternich suggested: "Your Majesty, this time we can join forces with the French, and Napoleon III will not be willing to watch the British take their power.


    In the Mediterranean region, as long as our two countries reach an agreement, the British cannot fail to ignore it. "


    Yes, the French and Austrian navies are not likely to be the opponents of the British, but there are more British colonies and naturally more areas where the navy is stationed.


    In contrast, the Austrian navy is all nested in the Mediterranean, which is the second largest naval force in the Mediterranean after Britain and France. The combined naval power of France and Austria in the Mediterranean exceeds that of the British.


    Strength is the right to speak. Even if the British are the hegemons of the sea, they cannot ignore the common will of Austria and France.


    The existence of the Greek kingdom in history was to take advantage of the contradictions between countries, and now Otto I made the same choice.


    It can be said that in the international politics, everyone is an ally on this issue in the morning, and everyone becomes an enemy on another issue at home in the afternoon.


    Allies without conflicts of interest are almost non-existent in this era. The core factor that determines the relationship of allies is mainly to see whether the mutual interests are large or the conflicts are large.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Talk to France first and see what they want. The domestic interest in Greece is not worth mentioning, we don''t need to ask for anything, as long as the British are not allowed to completely control Greece."


    Without desire, this is Franz''s attitude towards Greece. The reason is very simple. Apart from the strategic factors, all the countries that have invested in Greece have historically lost.


    If nothing else, the Greek kingdom will soon be unable to pay the loans of various countries due to financial difficulties, and then be entrusted by the countries for a period of time to finance them.


    This is not once or twice. Whoever collects this little brother will provide them with a loan to keep them going.


    In a country dominated by finance such as Britain and France, they can still do this kind of business. Capitalists can use various means to raise funds and seek benefits from it. In the end, even if loans and bonds are not available, it is just bad luck for ordinary people. Enough interest.


    Austria can''t play like this. There is not enough idle funds in the country to participate in such speculation. The financial group dared to play this way, and the Vienna government refused to agree.


    These funds are more cost-effective for domestic development than for Greeks. Under the concept of developing itself, Austrian financial capital appears very low-key in the international capital market.


    It is not low-key, nor is the financial strength of Austrian financial groups compared to the British and French consortiums. If you are too active to fall into the trap, you will be swallowed.


    Since the end of the westbound strategy, the Vienna government has been easing relations with European countries.


    When there is no conflict of interest, everyone''s diplomatic relations naturally recover quickly. Especially in small countries, as long as the Vienna government throws out olive branches, the relationship between them will be eased immediately.


    If you have vengeance in international diplomacy, congratulations, the world will be your enemy in the near future.


    Including the question of the dominance of the German Federal Empire, it is actually the result of compromise between Britain and Austria. If the two countries continue to argue, it will not be possible to choose an emperor so soon.


    Now the restoration of France-Austria relations has become the focus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it is estimated that the Paris government will make a similar decision. Without him, benefit Seoul!


    Don''t look at Napoleon III''s consistent pro-British policy, think that Britain and France are allies, in fact they are allies only when dealing with Russians.


    Most of the time, Britain and France are on opposite sides. The British are the world''s first naval powers, and the French are the world''s second naval powers, and the difference in strength between the two sides is not as large as the next generation. The French navy has the strength of the Royal Navy''s six or seven layers.


    This number is enough for the boss to suppress the second child. In addition, the conflict between Britain and France in the overseas colonies of the two sides is not a star point. It''s just that Mao Xiong''s ability to pull hatred is too strong, and it directly covers the contradictions between Britain and France.


    In this context, after taking advantage of the Crimean battlefield in history, Napoleon III immediately negotiated with the Russians, regardless of the feelings of British allies, because the French needed the Russians to contain John Bull.


    Franz is a headache for complicated international relations. Before going abroad to open up overseas colonies, Austria and countries basically did not have much conflict of interest.


    With this step, the situation will be different immediately. Conflicts with colonial nations will happen sooner or later, and how to deal with these relations is the biggest problem facing the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    In a way, the British have done a good thing. Although they were to avoid the outbreak of the continental war and feared that they would miss the opportunity to contain the Russians, the establishment of the German Federal Empire also avoided direct conflicts between France and Austria.


    Regarding the strength of this buffer, the existence of this buffer does not require the governments of France and Austria to face military pressure directly.


    Franz was jealous of the French, so why did Napoleon III not jealous of Austria? The strengths of the two great powers are evenly matched in the Ming Dynasty, and Western Europe and Central and South Europe have formed a balance.


    Balance means stability. Neither Paris nor Vienna will pretend to break this balance until sufficient interests emerge.


    The French wanted to expand their colonies outside, so it was necessary to increase the input of the navy. For the sake of homeland security, easing relations with Austria was an inevitable choice.


    The Vienna government, which also wants to join this feast, must also ease the relationship between the two countries for its own security.


    In this context, it is inevitable that the relations between France and Austria will heat up. The joint mediation of the Greek issue has created another opportunity for relations between the two countries.


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 Chapter 238： Terrible disease

    Versailles Palace


    Foreign Minister Auvergne said: "His Majesty, the Minister of the New Holy Roman Empire in Paris sent us a diplomatic note, and they proposed that our two countries act jointly on the Greek issue.


    It seems that the Vienna government is worried that the British will take the opportunity to annex the Greek kingdom and threaten their interests. "


    The population of Greece in this era has just exceeded one million. After the war, Greek young people suffered heavy losses.


    If the British intended to turn the Greek kingdom into their colony, it would not be difficult.


    This worry is obviously not superfluous. The annexation of Greece strategically can bring a lot of benefits to the British, which can not only block the entrance of Russians into the Mediterranean, but also increase their right to speak in the Near East.


    In this case, the Paris government is also very worried. The cakes in the Near East are so big. If the British take more, they will inevitably squeeze their local interests.


    Napoleon III thought for a while and said, "The British annexation of the Kingdom of Greece is very unfavorable to our strategy in the Near East. Send someone to talk with the Austrians, as long as everyone''s conflict of interest is not serious, take action with them."


    Against the British alone, Napoleon III was still very encouraging, but he was not afraid to go with Austria. In this era, the power gap between Britain, France, Russia, and Austria has not yet widened. Even if the British have an advantage, they cannot achieve one enemy and two.


    Common interests are always the basis of cooperation. France and the New Holy Roman Empire have a struggle for continental hegemony. The two sides should reasonably be in conflict.


    However, the current European overlord is still a Russian. Before the fall of the bear, both countries were just substitutes, and it was not time to turn their faces.


    Affected by the anti-French war, France''s every move on the European continent will be closely watched by everyone.


    In this context, any external expansion action of France on the European continent may be misinterpreted by the outside world and met with resistance from everyone. At this time, the Paris government has to keep a low profile.


    The new Holy Roman Empire is also hiding its power, although Austria has developed in Franz''s hands for more than four years, but this development has only made Austria keep up with the times and has not formed an advantage for countries.


    After the annexation of the South German region, the newly established new Holy Roman Empire entered the period of internal integration. In the short term, there was no energy to do things. Franz has no plan to compete for continental hegemony.


    Both were very peaceful, and the time when the conflict between France and Austria naturally did not ignite, this undoubtedly created favorable conditions for the next cooperation.


    Home Secretary Persini analyzed: "Her Majesty, the purpose of the Austrians may not be so simple.


    According to what we know, since the unification of the German region failed, the calls within the Vienna government to open up overseas colonies began to rise.


    Now that the situation on the European continent is stable, the Austrians'' road to unify the German region has been broken, and the Balkans Russia and Austria should have reached an agreement.


    Regardless of the outcome of the Near East War, the Austrians'' expansion on the European continent was at its limit. Even the benefits they have gained in the Balkans can be eaten in the end is a question mark.


    In this context, the Austrians are likely to abandon the national policy of the Metternich era and restart the overseas colonial strategy.


    We need to prepare in advance, and there will be a new opponent in the future. "


    It was not long ago that the Paris government decided on the next national policy of temporarily abandoning expansion on the European continent and focusing on developing overseas colonies.


    Now that Austria joins overseas colonial activities, the French naturally need to be vigilant.


    Now it is the era of sailing. The navies of various countries have not yet reached an epoch-making distance technically. It is not difficult for the big European powers to break the navy to despair.


    Of course, this does not mean that Austria joined the overseas colonies, and the French were afraid. On the contrary, the French had an absolute advantage over Austria in colonizing abroad.


    However, there is not only one Austrian competitor for overseas colonization. Everyone has many opponents. Usually, everyone fights for colonies.


    As long as it is not a battle for core interests, it is basically just a game of power in a certain region, and rarely will it do its best to fight.


    If you don''t agree with each other and start playing, then the winner takes all. Obviously this is impossible. With so many competitors, one will be suppressed, and new countries will emerge.


    If you continue to toss this way, you are busy suppressing your opponents, and you still have the energy to open up a colony. There is also a limit to colonial expansion. Blind expansion is likely to lose ground.


    Not all lands have colonial value; even in the same area, the benefits ultimately derived from the rule of different countries are not the same.


    Colonies without strategic value and ordinary economic value are usually the ones who have taken possession of them first. If the colonies with high strategic value and rich interests are indispensable, then it will be inevitable for them to compete.


    After the middle of the 19th century, various countries had disputes for overseas colonies, but very few wars between the colonial empires were triggered by the struggle for colonies.


    The reason is that the most fertile land has been divided up by everyone, and the remaining land is not worth the war. In the final analysis, everyone is for the benefit, and no one is trading at a loss.


    After pondering for a moment, Napoleon III confidently said: "For us, this should be a good thing. The Austrians started overseas colonization and it is necessary to increase the development of the navy.


    As a result, the military pressure on our homeland will be much less. Compared to the Austrians, our advantage at sea is much greater than on land.


    Due to the geographical location, the Austrians were at a natural strategic disadvantage in the overseas colony competition.


    Unless they are only developing in the Mediterranean to the African continent, if they are going to develop in other regions, they will have to pass under our eyelids and also under the British eyelids.


    The greater the strength they invest overseas, the less they dare not turn their heads at us in diplomacy in the future, otherwise we can jam their necks at any time. "


    After that, Napoleon III looked dark. The situation in Austria is indeed, as he said, opening up overseas colonies at a disadvantage, exposing weaknesses to them.


    But why didn''t the English people who control the straight Putuolu Channel get their necks stuck? In the event of a war between the two countries, the British can split the French navy at any time and keep them from looking at each other.


    Why did the Austrian government abandon the opening of colonies overseas? Is it really that they are not interested in the benefits of the colonies?


    Obviously impossible, everyone knows that overseas colonization can bring huge benefits. But for the overseas colonies, Austria''s geographical position was too bad, and they lost money in the process of overseas colonization.


    It is okay not to grow and develop. With the strength of Austria, colonies of average strategic value and average economic value can be maintained. Once encountering fat, it will certainly not be able to rob Britain and France.


    For the sake of a few colonies of low strategic value and low economic value, a large amount of financial resources were invested in the development of the navy. According to the previous Austrian government, such payments and returns are not proportional.


    But times are changing. With the development of industrialization, the overseas colonies that seemed to be chicken ribs in the past have once again revealed their value.


    Don''t look at Austria''s geographical location, but it seems that Franz knows that with the development of naval technology, this weakness will become smaller and smaller in the future.


    In the era of sailing warships, Austrian overseas colonies traveled thousands of miles longer than Britain and France. This was very fatal, which meant a double increase in cost and risk.


    However, with the advent of the ironclad ship era, the use of steam engines on warships has gradually solved the problem of distance.


    Especially after the Suez Canal is opened, Austria''s voyage out of the Mediterranean into the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean will be greatly reduced, and safety will be greatly improved.


    This is also one of the reasons why the Vienna government eased French relations. The excavation of a canal connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea has been raised by Franz.


    This can only be done in cooperation with the French. Austria''s right to speak in Egypt is still too low. Even if Franz strengthens his penetration of the region after his succession, it will not be possible to catch up in a short time.


    ...


    Crimea, Britain, France and Russia fought fiercely. Casualties on the battlefield are still within the tolerance of all parties.


    However, the humid climate, the large number of small insects, and the fierce schistosomiasis attack have brought the spread of the disease and caused a large number of non-combat attritions, which is unbearable.


    By the spring of 1854, the number of non-combatant attritions in the coalition had exceeded the number of casualties on the battlefield for the first time. Of course, the Russians were not immune, but they were more able to adapt to the local climate than the coalition forces, and the number of non-combat reductions was relatively small.


    The commander of the Russian army, Fitzroy Somerset, never dreamed that it would not be the arrival of new equipment that caused the casualties of the enemy and us to be flattened, but that illness helped a lot.


    Of course, he hasn''t paid attention to this yet. Now Fitzroy Somerset is also suffering from the illness of a large number of soldiers in the Russian army, and the cruel reality of lack of medicine and medicine makes it impossible.


    If you know the tragedy of the coalition forces, it is estimated that Fitzroy Somerset will be in a better mood. If possible, he does not mind letting the Russian troops and enemies on the island die together.


    This war has related to the national movement of the Russian Empire. Now that the war has progressed, more than 300,000 Russian soldiers have fallen. In the Crimea alone, the casualties of the Russian army exceeded 70,000.


    A middle-aged officer reported: "His Commander, the enemy has recently slowed down the offensive intensity. According to the captives we have captured, a large number of soldiers over the enemy have fallen ill. syphilis."


    "Syphilis?" Fitzroy Somerset wondered.


    "Yes, Your Excellency Commander, it is syphilis!" The middle-aged officer replied affirmatively.


    After receiving this answer, Fitzroy Somerset didn''t know whether to cry or laugh. Apart from war, there is very little entertainment on the Crimean Peninsula.


    Gambling money, tobacco and women are women''s favorite.


    Russian soldiers rarely participate in these activities. There is no way. Who makes Russian soldiers all poor? If you do n¡¯t have money, you ca n¡¯t afford to play, and if you play less, you are less likely to get sick.


    The British and French coalition forces on the opposite side are much better. Everyone is armed, and market demand naturally generates a market, and the service industry is hot in the coalition.


    They all spend their lives on the battlefield. After today, I do n¡¯t know if there is tomorrow ¡¯s Lord, so I must play in time!


    Due to not paying attention to personal hygiene, I don''t know which unlucky eggs are infected with syphilis, and then spread quickly throughout the army through the service industry.


    (Note: In the Crimean War, over 10,000 people died as a result of syphilis infection)


    There was no effective treatment for syphilis in this era. The most reliable is to take antibiotics just after the infection, but unfortunately penicillin is still lying in Franz''s laboratory, and commercial operation is still far away.


    Since there is no drug, just let it go! Anyway, the normal death rate of syphilis is about 20%, and most people with good luck can fight it.


    Considering the terrible conditions in the barracks and the lack of personal hygiene among soldiers, this mortality rate is likely to increase again.


    This is a small problem. Wind chills and dysentery can also kill people, and the mortality rate is not low. Anyway, they are all dead. What disease is not the same?


    It is not just the Russians who lack medical treatment and medicine, but the situation of the coalition forces is similar. Among them, the situation of the British army is even worse. The chaotic logistics system, most soldiers do not know where the battlefield hospital is.


    It is not necessarily useful to be at the hospital, the number of doctors is too small to satisfy everyone. Unless an officer, ordinary soldiers don''t want to get good treatment if they don''t plug red envelopes.


    Many medicines for treatment require soldiers to bribe the quartermaster to get them, otherwise you won''t even know where to put the medicine.


    If you find that the medicine is separated from the hospital, don''t be surprised, don''t panic, this is just normal operation, even if it is more than ten kilometers apart, it is not an accident.


    The bureaucrats of the machinery acted in full compliance with the regulations. Many times the battlefield hospital was relocated with the army, and the drug warehouse was left behind. All programs must be completed before they can be moved.


    Tell a joke: A transporter named "Pioneer" transported more than 150 tons of vegetables to Balaklava, but the quartermaster suddenly found that the ship had incomplete procedures, so it was forbidden to disembark the ship.


    According to regulations, these materials must be returned to London before completing the registration procedures. Finally, the procedures were completed, and more than 150 tons of vegetables were rotten.


    Reasonably should be scrapped? As a result, the bureaucrats of the machinery directly collected these materials into the warehouse and distributed them to the army.


    The consequences can be imagined. In post-war statistics in history, the losses caused by the British Logistics Department to the expeditionary forces far exceeded the Russians.


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 Chapter 239： cruel

    Although British bureaucrats tried to cover up, the tragedy on the Crimean Peninsula appeared in the newspapers of London.


    There was an uproar among the people, and a large number of soldiers'' families took to the streets to demonstrate. It has no effect. The bureaucrats of the Quartermaster Department act in accordance with regulations, fully complying with British law, and do not need to bear any responsibility.


    The bureaucrats are fearless, but the British cabinet is under tremendous pressure. If this problem cannot be solved, the next election is estimated to be very moving.


    Don''t wait for the election, now Secretary of the Army Stanley feels what pressure is.


    "My Excellency, public opinion is very bad for us. The exaggeration of the media has caused serious problems in our recruitment."


    Poor logistics system, more than a third of the British soldiers fell ill and could not be effectively treated, the death rate of ordinary wounded was as high as 42%, the cruel reality is enough to make anyone discourage.


    After the media''s artistic processing, the Crimean peninsula is naturally reduced to **** on earth, and it is not surprising that the people arrived in military service.


    It can be said that if the Russians have a little financial resources and drag on for another three or five years, Britain and France will have to leave slumped.


    This has nothing to do with war. Diseases can defeat the British and French coalition forces. No army can withstand the devastation of disease.


    George Hamilton-Gordon thought about it and said, "Public opinion is set off by the opposition and is beyond our control. All we can do now is to find a way to change the current situation.


    The situation on the front line is indeed very bad, and the bureaucrats of the Quartermaster Department should be sent to the gallows. If this situation does not change, I am afraid that this war will not be fought by the Russians, and we will be killed by this group of bureaucrats. "


    Obviously, he wanted to do something with the bureaucrats of the quartermaster. These people are simply the best allies of the Russians. With their help, the Russians have not won the war, mainly because the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government are also allies of the British.


    Everyone is at the same level, pulling each other''s hind legs together before the war can stand still.


    Home Secretary Henry reminded: "His Prime Minister, the bureaucrats in the logistics department really should be on the gallows, but we can do nothing about them.


    All of their actions are performed in accordance with regulations, without any responsibility. The interests involved are too broad, and taking the initiative to cause big trouble. "


    Why is the bureaucracy mechanical? The answer is very simple-interest.


    Acting in full accordance with the regulations, the makers of these regulations can use the loopholes in the regulations to seek benefits for themselves, without bearing legal responsibility.


    After calculating it, George Hamilton-Gordon reluctantly said: "Can''t move them, so order them to change the current situation, always!"


    Without compromise, the true master of the British Empire is a huge bureaucratic group. These people have long formed their own interest groups. If their faces are torn, the cabinet is not necessarily their opponent.


    At least the joint cabinet established by George Hamilton-Gordon is powerless by the bureaucracy. Even if there were only 178 British Quartermasters and only 44 people responsible for the Crimean Peninsula, they did not dare to take the initiative.


    Home Secretary Henry replied: "Of course, this is our right."


    An order to rectify means that everything that happened before has been exposed. The tens of thousands of British troops that died therefore all died in vain.


    Facing the pressure of public opinion, the London government decided to change the medical conditions of the expeditionary force and recruit medical personnel for the whole country. In this context, Nightingale''s medical ambulance team took the stage of history.


    ...


    The historic city of Constantinople is now becoming misty in the smoke. The cannons that the Russian Army waited for were finally in place, and Menshekov ordered the attack without any hesitation.


    Constantinople is large but small. The outskirts of the outer city have been lost, and the French army is relying on the fortress bunker defense at this time. Unfortunately, these fortifications are too old. Even after their reinforcement, they cannot stop the baptism of artillery.


    The 6-pound artillery can''t cross these fortresses, the 12-pound artillery is still not working, but with the 24-pound cannon, 48-pound cannon, or even 100-pound cannon, these ancient city fortifications can''t stand it.


    A huge cannonball can overturn a building, which has caused very heavy casualties to the French army in the city. They do not know when a shell from the sky will take their lives.


    The city is no longer safe, the French General Command has moved to the air-raid shelter, and the original command of Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier is dead.


    A middle-aged officer who guarded the city said with anxiety, "His Commander, the enemy''s fire is too fierce. Our city defenses can''t stop the baptism of artillery, and the soldiers suffered heavy casualties."


    The officer responsible for maintaining order in the city said bitterly: "His Commander, the situation in the city is even worse. Enemy shells may fly in at any time, causing a lot of casualties. The order in the city has collapsed.


    Just yesterday afternoon, the Ottoman government building also collapsed in the enemy''s artillery, and the Sudanese government stayed to cooperate with our official Musdla Pasha''s death on the spot. "


    The reality is even more serious than they say. If it weren''t for the Russians'' artillery shells, their losses would have been even greater.


    The original residents of the city were left to provide services to the French army, so that soldiers can enjoy normal life during the leisure of the battle.


    This is an excuse, and the real reason is that the Sudanese government is unable to evacuate so many people in the city. Those who have the ability to leave have already run away, and the remaining civilians do not know where to go if they want to run.


    The trouble is now serious. In the bustling metropolis of Constantinople, Russian cannonballs hitting anywhere in the city can bring a lot of losses.


    Sudden artillery hit the city''s order immediately. The Sudanese government has long since moved its capital, and officials who stayed to maintain order received a box lunch.


    After a moment of contemplation, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier frowned, saying ruthlessly: "Order the troops to maintain order in the city, expel me from those who scurry around, and allow the soldiers Shoot people who don''t listen to advice. "


    This order is very cruel. There are few French speakers in Constantinople. Even if they want to hear advice, they don''t understand it!


    The expulsion of the crowd from the city drove them even more. Don''t think it''s safe to leave the city, now the two sides are engaged in a firefight? Suddenly a group of people appeared between the two armies, thinking about it and knowing what the consequences would be.


    Are they still counting on the Russians to cease the war for them and let them pass freely before launching an attack again?


    What a joke, a group of people who lost their livelihoods appeared in the Russian-occupied area and thought about what would happen.


    The logistical supply of the Russian army is very reluctant, and it is no wonder that it will add hundreds of thousands of refugees to it.


    The Russian army came to fight, but not to do charity. The Tsarist government would have to win them if it was to rescue the refugees and delay the task of attacking Constantinople.


    Under these circumstances, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier is naturally clear.


    Originally, Constantinople was connected by sea. There was no need to worry about logistical supplies. Even if there were a large number of civilians in the city, they would still be able to afford it and stay.


    It is different now. Under the fire of the Russians, the urban order is out of control. The terrible execution ability of the Ottoman government is simply unable to maintain order.


    To restore normal order in a short period of time, suppression is essential.


    In order not to leave the enemy an opportunity, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier had to make this brutal decision.


    "Yes, Your Excellency Commander!" The middle-aged officer replied solemnly.


    Constantinople was too important for the French army. Lost here, they lost most of this Near East War. One sitting is counted as one, and no one wants to have a good life.


    The French general Anthony proposed: "Her commander, we must organize a counterattack. Now that we can''t fight back with just being beaten, Constantinople will sooner or later fall."


    Obviously, he advocated naval fire support, and the coalition navy provided them with fire support just after the war began, but this accuracy was too touching.


    Because of the distance, the British and French navy could not see the shadow of the Russian army at all, but just banged on the direction of the Russian army.


    It looks huge and the actual action speed is very small. If you want to aim, you can''t find the target.


    Of course, even if there is a goal, it is useless, but there is still Constantinople in between?


    With a straight distance of more than ten kilometers, most of the naval artillery could not reach the positions of the Russian army. On the contrary, many accidents fell into the city.


    The Young Army Tajik objected: "No, from the analysis of firepower, the enemy''s artillery is heavy artillery. We can usually only use it as shore artillery. Even the navy''s firepower is much worse than them.


    Moreover, we must also consider accidental injuries. The fire support provided by the navy in the past has caused us greater losses than the Russians. "


    This is the era of sailing. The artillery on warships is still about quantity rather than power. After all, 48-pound guns can sink enemy ships, even if they are replaced with hundreds of pounds.


    Considering the navy''s poor poor hit rate, instead of increasing the power of the artillery, it is not to install a few more guns, and rely on the number to increase the hit rate.


    The warships with more than 100 artillery can''t be equipped with large caliber artillery. If one hundred and eighty tons of artillery is installed, it is estimated that the installation of a few will reach the limit.


    That''s all, if someone''s brain is wide open, maybe someone else will do it. The problem is that the recoil of large-caliber artillery is too large for wooden warships to bear.


    It is not known whether it can hit the enemy. Anyway, after several shots were fired, his warship sank first, and no one dared to try this terrible consequence.


    The artillery support of the British and French navy can play a role. Constantinople must lose most of it first, otherwise, the extreme range will hit the enemy, and there is no way to avoid accidental injury.


    Abandoning more than half of Constantinople, Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier is not crazy yet. Don''t forget that most of the city fortifications are there?


    Put the Russians in and fight, and the 200,000 French army tortoise in a smaller place, and also lost most of the city fortifications. Isn''t this a war death?


    Emmable Jean-Jacques Perlisier ordered: "I have asked for reinforcements in the country. It won''t be long before we will have more artillery than the enemy. Now we must strictly guard our position. They have a chance to stay. "


    Using artillery to bombard artillery is the most effective method. But Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier was not relieved, because it took time.


    They had a hard time before domestic artillery reached the front. If this time cannot be blocked, the Russians will tear the line of defense and compress the space of the French army.


    So even if they get artillery in the future, whether there are enough places to deploy is a big problem.


    Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier is not a military mistress. He will not simply think that the artillery is used intensively, it must be more powerful.


    If the area is too small, the artillery positions are forced to gather together, and they may also become the enemy''s live targets.


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 Chapter 240： Era of great powers

    When the battle in Constantinople was about to begin, a meeting to determine the fate of the Greek kingdom began.


    The location is still in Paris. In order to improve France''s international status, Napoleon III was very keen to organize such events after he succeeded.


    On this little issue, everyone didn''t mean to argue with them, no matter where they negotiated, the end result was still the same.


    Both the London and Austrian governments lack such a little prestige. It is not that the belligerent nations are involved in face, they must fight to win or lose.


    People in this era are not lacking in the spirit of internationalism. The Greek government is moving around, and many countries are involved. Of course, except for a few large countries, most countries have no say.


    Britain, France and Russia are at war, and the Greek issue also involves this war. Britain and France unceremoniously excluded the Russians from the conference. This Greek kingdom was also a blow.


    Originally Otto I wanted to meet in Athens and invited representatives from all countries as a neutral country to use international pressure to force the British to retreat.


    Obviously, the Greek government does not have that much voice. The French proposed to hold a conference in Paris. The Vienna government was indifferent. The British did not want to have a dispute with the French for this small issue, and things were settled.


    Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Skbata said angrily: "Allied soldiers entered our country without permission and seriously violated our sovereignty.


    As a neutral country, we strongly protest this kind of wanton trample on our country''s sovereignty. We demand that the coalition forces immediately stop this kind of infringement and withdraw from the Greek peninsula. "


    There is no question of compensation. Skbatata has no confidence. He only needs to expect the withdrawal of the coalition forces, and he is responsible for the loss.


    The troops entering the Greek kingdom this time include the British, Sardinian, and Ottoman forces. Because of the alliance between France and these three countries on the Near East battlefield, it became the new Holy Roman Empire to mediate this incident.


    No problem, the war between the Austrian and Ottoman Empires is not over, but the new Holy Roman Empire is neutral.


    Such strange things happened too much in the era of the Shinra Empire. In a certain vassal state and foreigners, the Holy Roman Empire can remain neutral.


    This is a problem left over from history, which is recognized by European countries, and it is not a big deal now.


    Anyway, it ¡¯s not England and France that are at war with Austria. They do n¡¯t care if the Ottoman Empire feels insulted. Now that the war has begun, the Ottoman Empire has begun to fight soy sauce, and its position in the alliance is naturally inevitable.


    Of course, the Sudanese government will not protest about this trivial matter. Fortunately, they also have an armistice treaty with Austria. It can be said that the war between the two countries is over.


    The Sudanese government that has already fought in this war is completely out of temper, so that they can soberly realize the lack of their own strength. In addition to changing the law and strengthening their relations, it is also very important to have good relations with the major powers.


    The Russians can be regarded as the only exception. They are the enemy of the Ottoman Empire. There is no possibility of compromise between the two sides. They are still at war.


    British Foreign Secretary Thomas said lightly: "Mr. Skbata, how can this be said to enter your country without reason?


    When the coalition enters your territory, the main problem is pursuing the enemy. This is for your security.


    We also informed you in advance, and only after receiving your acquiescence, the coalition forces entered your territory.


    If you can surrender the rebels who have strayed into your territory, we can retreat immediately. "


    If the protest is useful, what else would the army do?


    Now that the Kingdom of Greece is confused, the British naturally follow suit. There is no resistance, even if it is the default, so there is nothing wrong with this understanding.


    The British simply did not recognize that the coalition forces had forcibly entered Greek territory, and they insisted that the Greeks acquiesced, and the evidence was that the Greeks did not stop them.


    Now that the Greeks were to surrender the rebels, they were the generals. On the bright side, the Greek government could not admit that these troops had relations with them, and the British directly regarded them as rebels in the Ottoman Empire.


    Since it is a rebel, it is the housework of the Ottoman Empire, and it does not apply to the post-war repatriation regulations of neutral states.


    The British made them rebels justified. If the Greek government was unable to surrender the rebels, it was suspected of sheltering or supporting the rebels. Allied forces have taken military action to cross-border strikes.


    Skbata withered for a moment, playing rogue, they were not really the British opponents, and they fell into an awkward situation in two or five.


    They sent troops to attack the Ottoman Empire, and they dare not admit it. Britain and France are allies of the Ottoman Empire. If you acknowledge this, you will be over.


    But the British''s proposal now they can''t complete it and hand over the "rebels"? What a joke, if you dare to do this, you don''t have to wait for the British to do it, and the people in the country will reverse.


    No one helped him to speak on this issue, right and wrong in front of him in black and white, want to pretend to be silly and confuse in the past, really John Bull is a fool?


    Even if France and Austria do not want the British to annex Greece, it is impossible to act as stupid as the Greeks on this issue. Everyone still has a face, especially when it comes to the British, the dignity of the British Empire cannot be blasphemed.


    At the beginning of the negotiations, the Greek representative fell into a trap. Mentened, the representative of the new Holy Roman Empire as the mediator, naturally could not let him continue to jump into the pit.


    "The cause and effect of the matter are clear to everyone who is sitting. Now you don''t have to continue to circle. Let''s go straight to the topic and discuss the most realistic issues!"


    Mentenede''s point is clear. The British are not Greek to provoke, and they will pay the price for doing the wrong thing. In the face of the facts, if you try to get over the border, don''t dream anymore.


    What the powers need to do is not evidence, they just think it is true. Didn''t tear the window paper, it was just that everyone saw it and didn''t say it. In the end, what to do or what to do.


    French Minister of Foreign Affairs Auvergne shunned lightly and said, "Given the actions of the Greek government in this war, we need to impose certain sanctions."


    What he meant was obvious, using sanctions to block the mouths of the British, preventing them from proposing to turn the Greek kingdom into a colony.


    Is the London government determined to annex the Kingdom of Greece at this time? the answer is negative.


    The London government is being burned by public opinion and is still trying to solve the logistical problems of the expeditionary forces, where there is still extra energy to do things.


    The voice of the London government advocating colonizing the Greek kingdom has only just appeared, and it is far from being mainstream.


    If all countries do not object, then they will swallow. Eat the Greek kingdom, John cattle still have this appetite.


    But when the French proposed a Paris conference and the Austrians deceived themselves as mediators under the brand name of the new Holy Roman Empire, Thomas knew that annexation of the Greek kingdom was impossible.


    Although the strategic value of the Greek kingdom is high, its own interests are not generous, and it is not worthy of the British to turn their backs on behalf of the two countries.


    Thomas said tentatively: "Given that the Greek kingdom sent troops to our ally, the Ottoman Empire, without declaring war, I propose to abolish the Greek government and the king and let the Greek government take charge of Greek affairs."


    Mentened objected: "Mr. Thomas, I''m afraid this is a bit overdone.


    The Greek government was directly responsible for the incident, and the dismissal should be, but the abolition of the king would be overdone.


    The dignity of the monarch cannot be blasphemed. The Greek government was the leader of the incident. It had nothing to do with His Majesty Otto I, and he should not be held responsible for it.


    After the dismissal of the Greek government, there will definitely be some trouble. Your country will be in charge of Greek affairs alone. I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to manage it together! "


    There are no problems. The abolition of the king on the European continent is usually in a few cases. In summary, it is not the right place, or if it is expelled by the people, Otto I is not enough.


    As a member of a monarchy, maintaining the dignity of the monarch is a required course for everyone.


    Thomas is also only a tentative test. If he insists on abolishing Otto I, it will not be of any benefit to his personal political future. The real benefit is still hosting the Kingdom of Greece.


    "Yes, what happened in the Greek Kingdom is an international issue, and your government cannot afford all the pressure. As a responsible big country, France is willing to do its part." French Foreign Minister Auvergne echoed.


    No matter how beautiful he said, in the final analysis it is for the benefit. Obviously, the interests of the Near East, the French are not ready to compromise.


    Soon the conference entered the game of Britain, France, and Austria, and Greek representatives were already set aside.


    The four stakeholders, Naples, Tuscany, the Papal State, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, remained silent from start to finish.


    To be able to participate in this meeting is to give the power to the face.


    Although the Greek issue is related to their interests, everyone still knows it well, knowing that the gods fight mortals and suffer, it is better to avoid it, so as not to be caught in pond fish.


    Not to mention the representatives of other European countries, not that the Mediterranean countries are not involved in their own interests, of course, they have nothing to do with themselves, and they are hung up.


    Do n¡¯t you see any benefits, and you have to participate in the game between the three major powers?


    In this era, the rulers of small countries that can survive on the European continent are smart people, and no one will die like this.


    After more than half a month of rhetoric, the three countries finally reached an agreement, and the countries signed the "Decision on the Kingdom of Greece".


    Otto I''s throne was preserved, and the Greek cabinet government was responsible for this, and must resign to take responsibility.


    An international steering group composed of Britain, France and Austria guided the reorganization of the new government of the Kingdom of Greece.


    In nominal terms, the three nations took charge of Greece. In terms of actual benefit distribution, the British still gained the bulk, followed by the French. The New Holy Roman Empire made the least gains in soy sauce.


    This was considered to be their own needs. The British had the best interests of Greece. France and Austria prevented the British from annexing the Greek kingdom, and Otto I successfully maintained the throne.


    The interests of the Ottoman Empire were sacrificed. The war reparations they had dreamed of were not received, and the poor jingling of the Greek kingdom had no money to pay.


    The Greek government is in the control of the three countries. You ca n¡¯t expect to pay them from the pockets of the three countries to pay compensation?


    For a long time to come, the Greek kingdom''s finances will be used to repay British and French debt. Due to the war, the Greek government has already overdue several loans.


    Of course, this kind of escrow is only temporary. No one can stand alone under the restraint of the three countries. Naturally, it cannot be escrowed for a long time. After the establishment of the new government, the power will be transferred to the new government.


    Fiscal escrow may take longer, and the Greek kingdom must be able to pay its debts on time before they can regain fiscal autonomy.


    The Greek government fully opened markets and ports to the three countries. Ships from the three countries gained free navigation and garrison rights in the Greek kingdom. Customs, coinage, tobacco and salt taxes, and road building rights all fell into the hands of the three countries.


    Obviously, in addition to the distribution of interests, there is also a meaning for the Russians. Britain and France have established another blockade outside the two straits. Utilizing the many islands in the Aegean Sea, the British and French navy can block the Russians at any time.


    This can only be regarded as a demonstration. The Russians did not even get Constantinople. The first Bosphorus was out of control. The Aegean Sea was too far away from them.


    The signing of the "Resolution to the Kingdom of Greece" marked the full advent of the era of the great powers.


    In this era, as long as the major powers reach agreement, the fate of a country can be determined. The essence of the world of weak meat and strong food is reflected to the fullest.


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 Chapter 241： Armored ship

    When the Near East War broke out, the rest of the world was also not peaceful. Britain, France, and Russia fought, which made Americans on the other side of the ocean feel the opportunity.


    The first thing that happened in Cuba was that the Spaniard cut off the tentacles, touched a gray nose, and was warned by British and French, and had to continue to retract to pretend to be a grandson.


    However, the Americans still did not give up. In July 1853, the Americans created a black ship incident in Japan, threatened to force the Shogunate government to accept their terms, and signed the Japan-US Kanagawa Treaty.


    According to the **** nature of the major powers, it is naturally impossible to watch Americans swallow Japanese interests alone, so everyone joined them one after another. Britain, France, the Netherlands, and other countries took the lead in forcing the Shogunate government to sign similar treaties.


    The news arrived in Vienna, allowing the Austrian colonialists to see the opportunity and want to join in. The Vienna government is discussing whether to follow the robbery while on fire.


    The Prime Minister Felix said, "Your Majesty, Japan is too far away from us. Moreover, our interest there is not great, and there is no need to spend too much energy.


    Now our focus is still on developing the country, especially sorting out the South German region. Rather than taking action in East Asia, it is more in our interest to penetrate the German Federal Empire. "


    Minister of the Navy Philcos objected: "His Prime Minister, we do not need to pay much to take action in the Near East. The Dutch can compel the Japanese government to compromise. It is not difficult for us to obtain equivalent benefits.


    Now that the Japanese government is a frightened bird, it dare not reject our proposal.


    Even if diplomacy fails, we have agreements with the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal to obtain supplies from their colonies, and it is not difficult to send a fleet to Asia to deter Japan. "


    In order to open up overseas colonies, Austria is not doing nothing. Signing an overseas port replenishment treaty with the declining colonial empire is one of the measures, at the cost of Austria not being able to plot overseas colonies of various countries.


    In the short term, it is a blank check. There is no overseas colony in Austria, but no one doubts that Austria has the ability to open up overseas colonies.


    According to convention, the emerging empire''s entry is necessary to seize the sphere of influence of the old empire. The Vienna government has released goodwill and is willing to coexist peacefully, and naturally everyone will not object.


    Metternich analyzed: "There are many countries that are jealous of Japan. Now that they have opened their doors, I am afraid that everyone will flock to them.


    In fact, the Russians already had a plan to colonize Japan. If it were not for the outbreak of the Near East War, I am afraid that the Americans would not have taken the lead.


    In the current international situation, it is not a big problem for us to join in, but to gain greater benefits, we must send a navy fleet. "


    The Austrian navy is not very good, even after Franz came to power and made certain expansions.


    However, the strengths and weaknesses are all compared. Compared with the two naval powers of Britain and France, it is not worth mentioning. Naturally, there is no pressure to bully Japan in this era.


    However, this is not a reason for Austria to send its naval fleet to the Far East. The key lies in the interests.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz made the decision: "The Far East is not the focus of our expansion. Even if we are colonizing overseas, we must avoid conflicts with European countries as much as possible.


    For now, let''s focus on the land of no one, even if it is desolate, it doesn''t matter at all, we should accumulate experience just from the beginning.


    What we should do now is to send more expeditions to detect the land that has not been occupied by various countries. As long as it is in an area that is easy to rule, we can all take it and practice our hands. There is no need to excessively chase immediate interests.


    As far as Japan is concerned, we should follow the footsteps of other countries. It is enough to get some of our interests instead of continuing to expand. "


    Franz''s words were superficially relaxed, but in fact he was bleeding deep down. It was hard to catch up with the last train of the colonial empire, but because of the strength of the navy, they could only pick up some British and French remnants.


    If you do n¡¯t know how to rob the fat, let ¡¯s not say Britain and France. It is estimated that the old colonial empires such as Spain and the Netherlands can make Austria unable to eat.


    Overseas colonialism is not just about strength, but about ways and means of governing. Joining in as a new din, these established empires do not need to interfere by force, just dig a pit, and you will be able to lose money.


    Including the history of Americans seizing the Philippine Islands, seemingly winning, but actually knowing it hard. The land rich in oil in the hands of the Spaniards turned into a lost money in their hands.


    This is still a rich Philippine archipelago. If you change to a backcountry, it is estimated that it will be even worse.


    Colonial rule also depends on cost. Without colonial management experience, if you join the colonial army blindly, you are ready to pay for it!


    In contrast, Franz is more willing to go to the uninhabited island to put in the flag, and just send a few soldiers to the station to swear sovereignty. Don''t worry about someone snatching.


    Of course, such islands are either poor in geological conditions or too small. Don''t expect too much interest. They can only be used as resource reserves.


    Secretary of the Navy Philcos proposed: "His Majesty, we have been developing on the European continent and have not made a voice in the world, which is very unfavorable for us to open overseas colonies in the future.


    It is better to organize a navy cruise around the world, visit countries around the world, and find opportunities to win some landless places as our first step out of Europe. "


    The rise of almost every maritime power is inseparable from a large-scale naval battle. Obviously Austria does not have this opportunity, nor can it find such a stepping stone.


    Britain and France couldn''t win at all. After 20 years of development, they still couldn''t win. Franz didn''t want to die. He didn''t mean to challenge the maritime supremacy.


    The next best thing is, unfortunately, none of the remaining countries deserves Austria''s challenge. Just look at the map and you will know that everyone is out of reach and there is not enough conflict of interest.


    Unless you go to the Ottoman Empire, in history the Ottoman navy once ranked fifth in the world, barely enough to qualify.


    However, according to the current situation, Franz is very doubtful that the Ottoman government still has the money to build such a fleet.


    Without a suitable opponent, you can only go another way. Anyway, Austria is an old empire, and you do not need to determine the status of a great power through war. You are already on the field.


    As a civilized man, Franz hated war. In his opinion, war means risk, and a lunatic who provokes war without sufficient benefits is absolutely incapable of mixing in this era.


    The proposal of the Secretary of the Navy is actually based on the international political environment. Since Austria has adopted a conservative colonial strategy, armed deterrence is important.


    Even if it can''t scare Britain and France, anyway, it is necessary to show strength to deter other countries, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble when you colonize overseas.


    In history, in the early 20th century, Americans established their maritime power status through a glorious global voyage.


    Feasibility is feasible, provided that the Austrian navy has that strength. Franz is very skeptical. Crossing the ocean is not so simple. Traveling around the world in this era is still challenging.


    In case of an accident midway, the pretense can''t be changed and it becomes a fool, then the fun will be great. The Austrian navy has no experience in the global industry, and it is a question whether the warship can survive.


    Where should a warship break down halfway? Ocean shipping industry, how to get logistics supplies? How do naval officers and soldiers withstand long-term maritime life? All these issues must be considered.


    Franz asked directly, "Filcos, are you sure that our navy can do this and not make international jokes?"


    It matters, and Filcos cannot guarantee it. Not to mention the Austrian Navy, even the British and French Navy dare not guarantee that a global voyage will not be a problem.


    Filcos encouraged: "Your Majesty, this is a medium-term strategic concept, which will certainly not be possible from the beginning. We can choose an ocean-going route to accumulate experience, and wait for the time to mature before we go on a global tour.


    Moreover, our admiralty is not unprepared. In order to reduce the gap between the strength of the British and French naval powers, our independently developed ironclad technology has matured.


    We have placed an order, and it is expected that within two years, the first ironclad ship will enter the Navy.


    Such an epoch-making warship will certainly rewrite the history of naval warships and eliminate naval warships from all countries. "


    As a catch-up, the best way to gain an advantage in the navy is to promote technological innovation, eliminate old warships, and put everyone back on the same starting line.


    Historically, the outbreak of the German Navy was due to the advent of the Age of Dreadnoughts, allowing them to see the opportunity to catch up with the British.


    The Austrian Navy is no exception. If we develop a sailing ship to catch up with Britain and France, everyone will not have this confidence. The gap between them is really too great.


    Since the concept of the iron armored ship was proposed by Franz three years ago, the Austrian Navy has attracted much attention. After careful study by shipyard engineers, it has been found that the iron armored ship is theoretically feasible.


    Since it is feasible, it is necessary to carry out research and development. In recent years, most of the increased military expenditures of the Austrian Navy have been invested in the research and development of warships. Now it is finally about to bear fruit.


    No matter how many sailing warships the British and French have, these ships will be eliminated once the armored ships come out.


    Blockade technology is impossible. In this era, the navy of each country is only a conceptual breakthrough from the iron armored ship, and there is no technical problem.


    During this period, the French Navy also embarked on the development of ironclad ships. After the British obtained the information of the French iron armored ship, a similar plan was made in 1856.


    Of course, it will take time from research and development to the final service. The adoption of new technologies cannot be smooth. Even if research and development begin several years in advance, Franz is not sure who can build the ironclad ship first.


    What he asked for was an iron armored ship, not an iron armored ship covered with a layer of iron skin outside the warship. If only a layer of iron was added, it was introduced hundreds of years ago, and there is no need for research and development.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez questioned: "Iron armored ship? Mr. Filcos, are you sure that all iron warships will not sink when they are loaded with artillery, and will they be able to run?"


    This is the point of view of most people, and the first impression of many people is to sink. Iron armored ships are definitely heavier than wooden warships. In addition to artillery, ammunition, personnel, etc., whether they can run is a problem.


    Firkos said dissatisfied: "His Royal Highness, please don''t question my professionalism. If it is the same tonnage, the armored ship must not be heavier than the wooden warship because of its own weight.


    However, wooden warships are limited by raw materials. At present, the technology of various countries can build warships with a displacement of more than 4,000 tons. Iron armored ships do not have this limitation.


    We can make up for this small problem as long as the tonnage of the warship is enlarged.


    The armor of the armored ship can block the enemy''s artillery fire, even if it is a 48 pound artillery, it will cause a little trouble at most.


    And because the hull of the iron armored ship is more stable, we can also equip with explosive shell artillery. As long as it hits the vital ship, the enemy can be solved by one shot.


    The iron armored ship uses steam engine power, so you don''t need to worry about speed. You can refer to the steam ship.


    An ironclad ship on the battlefield can easily kill a dozen sail ships. "


    These are the advantages of the iron armored ship, and the disadvantage is of course the skyrocketing cost. Naturally, Philcos will not speak up.


    Anyway, as long as Austria wants colonial expansion and sees the power of ironclad ships, the cabinet cannot give up.


    Prince Wendy Schgrez continued: "Sorry, Firkos, I''m not questioning your profession. It''s just a little confusing. Ironclads have so many advantages, so why don''t other countries build them? Has our shipbuilding technology become the world? First? "


    Firkos said with confidence: "His Royal Highness, this statement is not accurate, and it is not just us who are interested in the armored ship.


    As far as I know, the French have a similar design, but it has not yet started implementation.


    Both Britain and France have a large number of sailing warships. Once the era of ironclad ships comes, all these warships will be eliminated.


    This is not only an economic loss, but more importantly, they have lost most of their naval superiority, and everyone has to work hard again on the same starting line.


    Therefore, even if they have plans in this area, they must weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Proactively advancing technological innovation in shipbuilding brings not only benefits but also disasters.


    As latecomers, we have no pressure in this regard. Because there is no relationship with overseas colonies, our navy is far from comparable in size.


    Even if it were all overturned, we still took advantage. In fact, now only two iron armored ships are needed to reach the gross tonnage of the Austrian Navy. "


    Finance Minister Carl exclaimed: "What, an ironclad ship has a displacement of more than 10,000 tons, how much does it cost?"


    It''s no surprise that naval ships were not large in this era, and the gross tonnage of the Austrian Navy was just a little bit like this.


    The Minister of Finance was not surprised by the large warship, but by the professional response, how much it cost to build such a warship.


    Filcos said calmly: "Not so much, I just exaggerated a little bit, and the displacement of the iron armored ship was only 8,000 tons.


    The specific data will not be known until it is constructed. You all know that the role of the new technology is full of uncertainty, and a slight error in the final displacement is acceptable.


    The cost is indeed a little higher than that of ordinary warships, but the excellent performance of iron armored ships is still worth the price. If we add weapons and equipment, it will probably be more than three or four million shields, not more than five million.


    This is the first iron armored ship. Many technologies require experimentation, and the cost will be reduced when the number of later builds increases. "


    A warship plus weapons and equipment accounted for one-third of the Navy''s annual budget. Franz knew that the era of the navy''s money-burning era was coming.


    If you use this money to build a sailing warship, you can build five or six first-class battleships, which will inevitably bring greater financial pressure to the colonial empire.


    Everyone was lost in thought, and they began to weigh the pros and cons, whether to stir up a new round of naval arms race.


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 Chapter 242： No choice

    Franz did not immediately make a decision on the future naval development strategy, which will be said after the end of the Near East War.


    However, the navy''s funding for the construction of the iron armored ship was readily approved. Anyway, with the millions of shields to buy the honor of the world''s first iron armored ship, the political gain alone is enough to pay for itself.


    The new Holy Roman Empire has just been established, and the government needs good news to inspire. Buying a wave of national pride with millions of shields of warships is much better than doing face-saving projects.


    Global cruise is not possible in a short period of time. At least an iron armored fleet is required to be able to have a shocking effect.


    Franz is not a prodigal. Until the first armored ship comes out to prove its superiority, it is impossible for him to build a bunch of them all at once.


    When the first generation of iron armored ships came out, the shipyard had accumulated experience, and it was easy to upgrade the technology later.


    As for the performance of the early iron armored ship, Franz was not worried at all, and it would be a big upgrade in the future. It was sold to the Americans during the Civil War.


    Not only Americans, but also many large international customers. Russians are a potential large customer, although they are a bit poor.


    However, Franz is not worried. In the future, the Russians will flicker. To save money, the two countries will engage in naval research and development.


    The French also did it before World War I, and then they pulled the Russians into the pit. Everyone else was exploding the Dreadnought. As long as their two countries did not respond, they created a bunch of warships that could be retired before serving.


    Then it is even more important to win the honor of "the first iron armored ship", and the brand effect is the basis for selling a good price.


    Every technological innovation is half a step ahead of others, naturally leaving the outside world with a very technical concept.


    Don''t assume how professional politicians are. In fact, most of these people can make decisions by slap their heads. The first thing we weigh is the interest, and the second is the impression.


    As with the sale of ordinary goods, the price of products with brand bonuses will always be higher, while the products without brands can only be sold on land.


    Obviously, military products cannot be sold at the price of land and goods.


    The weapons that Austria sells to the Russians have not increased their prices in the international market before the war, but the net profit will not be less than 30%, and the huge profits in the arms market can be seen.


    ...


    In the Balkans, the coalition forces naturally withdrew from the Greek kingdom since the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, reached an agreement on Greece at the Paris meeting.


    There is a Principality of Montenegro next door, and they need to get it done. Oliver has no time to accompany the Greeks to continue playing. Anyway, under the principle of unification of the great powers, the Greeks have no choice.


    The acceptance condition is a semi-colonial and semi-capitalist country. Under the restraint of the big powers, the Greek kingdom can also preserve its territory without worrying about the survival of the country; if it refuses the requirements of each country, it will soon become history.


    When the Greeks fell on their feet, the morale of the coalition forces finally recovered. Neither the British army nor the Sardinian army took Montenegro in their eyes. Instead, the Ottoman army often fought with Montenegro, knowing that it was a hard bone.


    Major Oliver was very dissatisfied with the Ottoman procrastination. No, it is Lieutenant General Oliver. He just won a battle. Naturally he was promoted, and the position of commander of the expeditionary army was obtained.


    I have to once again feel the importance of the backstage. Compared with other British generals, Oliver was mixed into the position of Army Lieutenant before the age of 40, enough to shame many people.


    The liaison officer Amedeo Biawati said dissatisfied: "His Commander, the Ottomans have refused our request to join the army on the grounds that the lost land needs to be cleared of the rebellion."


    In his opinion, now that everyone is fighting for the Ottomans, none of their allies have dropped their chains, and the Ottoman army actually flinched.


    However, he could not blame the Ottoman government because Britain and France directly killed the main force of the Ottoman army in the previous battle.


    In order to appease the Ottomans, the governments of the two countries made a promise that they would not have to participate in subsequent battles.


    Oliver thought for a while and said, "Forget it, a prince of Montenegro is not worth mentioning at all. It doesn''t matter if Ottoman ginseng does not participate in the next battle."


    In saying this, Oliver was full of confidence, and there was no loss at all in attacking the Greek British forces. With the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, there are now 65,000 people.


    In contrast, how many troops do the enemy have? Even if the Principality of Montenegro was madly recruiting troops in the newly occupied area, it was a pity that it was searched by the Ottomans first, and there was little left in its youth.


    Even if even the kin of the captives had been compiled, the Principality of Montenegro had barely assembled 40,000 troops, and it is unknown how much combat power it can have.


    Oliver was so confident that he wanted to block the heavy siege of the gangs he had just assembled, and it was simply a dream.


    Without a group of Ottoman cannon fodder, Oliver didn''t care. As a high-ranking officer, Lieutenant General Oliver knew that he knew politics.


    Now the London government hopes that the Ottoman Empire can maintain a certain strength and continue to help guard the Black Sea portal after the war.


    The strength of the Russians had already been seen. The London government did not want to have another Near East war. They had lost confidence in the Russians.


    Even if it was won on the Balkans, it was won on the Crimean Peninsula, or the Russians would be killed. They continued to attack Russia, and they could not afford to lose.


    In this context, it is natural to find ways to use diplomatic means. Although the Ottoman Empire was decaying, it was precisely because of the decaying London government that they were relieved to let them guard the Golden Channel.


    This requires the Sudanese government to restore its strength as soon as possible. Obviously, this is not easy. A war in the Near East came to an end and the entire Balkan Peninsula was destroyed.


    Since Ottoman was unwilling to take part in the later battles, Lieutenant General Oliver couldn''t force it, didn''t he see the French guarding Constantinople alone?


    Now the losses are so heavy, they haven''t asked for allies to help. Of course, this does not rule out the French''s fear of being pitted by teammates.


    Big nations still need credibility. Now that they have made a commitment, they must fulfill their contract. If you break the contract three or five times, everyone will not play with you, even the British Empire cannot stand it!


    Without any hesitation, Lieutenant General Oliver led the British-Israeli forces to kill the past in Albania, and the war broke out.


    ...


    Looking at the menacing coalition forces, the Principality of Montenegro panicked. Unlike the Ottomans, they often fought, and without awe, they were still very afraid of the British Montenegro.


    Small but complete.


    The various departments of the Montenegro government are still complete, fully proving that they are a country, not a cottage.


    Danilo I said solemnly, "Dear everyone, the development of the Near East War has now exceeded our control.


    After a bit of hard work, we successfully won the Skutai Fortress, captured half of Albania, and won the estuary we dreamed of.


    Behind this glorious result, we also paid a heavy price. Nearly 4,000 warriors fell on the battlefield. The war emptied our national treasury and now we owe Austria a huge foreign debt.


    Strategically, we have got everything we want. The Principality of Montenegro is tired and has no strength to continue to fight.


    Now let''s think about how we can eat the land we have controlled. "


    Apparently, Danilo I''s desire to fight had been exhausted and he wanted to settle down.


    There is no way. The capital of Montenegro is too small. It has seized several times the land of the native land at one time, and it has already exceeded their limits.


    For other countries, the loss of 4,000 people may be a figure. For the Principality of Montenegro, this is a vital injury, and it is almost to the point of Dai Xiao at home.


    Even if they knew the enemy was going to attack, now they can only passively defend. I played too much in the early stage, and put a lot of money into it. Now Danilo I dare not continue playing.


    Claude Drreridge, the Prime Minister''s part-time foreign minister, analyzed: "Prince, if we want to swallow the territory we occupy, it will not be possible unless the Russians can win the war.


    However, judging from the current situation, the outcome of this war is still unclear.


    Britain and France had the upper hand on the Crimea, but they could not defeat Russia in a short time; the Russians had an advantage on the Balkans, but they were unable to conquer Constantinople.


    If the Russians lose the war, then our troubles will be great, and we will definitely be retaliated by the enemy after the war.


    Relying solely on our own strength, I am afraid we cannot resist the enemy''s counterattack. "


    "You don''t have to wait. According to the information we have received, the enemy is already on the road, or the war will break out in a week," said Mirkov, commander-in-chief and chief of army of Montenegro.


    The Greek waste group had previously talked about sharing Albania with us. I did not expect that it would be so vulnerable that it would not have the ability to consume the enemy''s strength.


    Immediately we will face a 65,000 British-Saharan coalition attack. The gap between the enemy and us is too great, and this war has to be fought. "


    Despite the resentment, Mirkov was still eager to try this. The British are rebellious, but they are not intimidated by Britain.


    In order to get to the estuary and change the impoverished situation of the Principality of Montenegro, they have struggled for generations. Naturally, it is impossible to give up the benefits in hand because they are afraid of the powerful enemy.


    Danilo I asked: "Is it possible to solve the problem by diplomatic means?"


    As a peace activist, he really did not want to fight. The Principality of Montenegro is also unable to fight. As a small country, they can only recklessly. Now that this wave is over, it is natural to rest.


    "Your Majesty, I''m afraid this won''t work. Although Britain and France sent people to contact us, they did not have much sincerity.


    We are not only required to join the coalition and declare war on the Russians. After the war, we will also spit out most of the gains we now make. Claude Drreridge, Prime Minister''s part-time foreign minister, replied


    Talking about conditions also depends on strength. No matter how dazzling the Montenegrin army is on the battlefield, it cannot hide the fact that they have insufficient strength. Without strength, it is naturally impossible for Britain and France to pay a large price.


    What''s more, it costs a price to jump back. The Russians are not soft persimmons. The situation on the battlefield is just a stalemate, and there has not been a victory or defeat. If the wrong team stops, it is really over.


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 Chapter 243： Refugee crisis breaks out

    No one paid attention to the battle between the British and the Principality of Montenegro. The difference in strength between the two sides was too big. It could not be made up with blood. The victory or defeat was decided from the beginning.


    Even Franz is not optimistic about the Principality of Montenegro. Their foundation is too thin and they cannot afford to consume it at all. Even if they repelled the British-Saharan attack, they were losers.


    This is the sorrow of a small country. The population is so small. Regardless of the combat effectiveness, war is always dead. The Principality of Montenegro cannot afford to die.


    Now that the Near East War has hit, the Balkan peninsula has lost more than one million people, and may even exceed two or three million, especially the loss of young people is particularly severe.


    The Ottomans were fighting the strong men, and the bears were not polite. Including the ongoing Constantinople offensive and defensive battles, the Russians captured a lot of young people and sent them to the front line as cannon fodder.


    Gray animals are no longer valuable, they are also the Tsar''s soldiers and belong to their own, how can they be more valuable than these cannon fodder.


    Constantinople''s offensive and defensive battles cost thousands of people every day.


    With cannon fodder, Menshekov would not be under pressure. He died, and the Austrian government was very cooperative.


    Until the Austrian nationality is obtained, the Austrian government has no obligation to protect their security, and the two principalities of the Danube River have been scourged by the Russians in recent times.


    Those who resisted learning German in the first place are too late to cry one by one. There is no way, language assessment is not enough, political ideological review is not enough, and nationality cannot be obtained.


    The two Principalities of the Danube are now nominally a part of the Ottoman Empire, and the Austrians are only temporarily occupied and have no obligation to protect their security.


    Franz can only express regret for the brutality of the Russian army. Protest to go to St. Petersburg. The Russian army does not control him. He cannot help the current situation.


    It''s not much to arrest Zhuang Ding. Anyone who knows the Russians knows that most gray animals are not armed, and the only income is to grab the battlefield.


    According to the news from the front line, at least half of the local people have been robbed by the Russian army. Except for the safer areas where the Austrian army is stationed, the Russians have been allowed to plunder.


    Because of the westward strategy, Austria pulled back a large number of troops. Naturally, all areas were not taken into account. Only Austrian soldiers were stationed in areas with good Austrianization conditions, which provided opportunities for the Russians.


    Franz dared to guarantee that Austria had never colluded with the Russians on this issue, and that these atrocities were spontaneously organized by Russian soldiers.


    Everyone cooperated very happily. The Russians had finished the robbery and needed to sell the stolen goods. The safe area controlled by Austria was the best place to trade.


    Almost every Russian border crossing is a mess. Good luck is just being robbed, and bad luck is ruining the home.


    The world is so cruel, and when the news is passed to Franz''s hands, it all happens, and it''s done. How many people died locally is completely unknown and can only be counted slowly after the war.


    Not only are the Russians and Ottomans scourge the Balkans, the British, French, and Sardinian coalition forces are not good. In order to improve meals, everyone is self-handed.


    Suffered by so many army turns, the rich have long gone, including the nobles of the Ottoman Empire.


    These are smart people, knowing that it is not reasonable to explain to the big soldiers. In a time of wild wars, human lives were the least valuable.


    Those who can run are gone, and the rest are a bunch of poor ghosts. Either the bottom of the free people, or the serfs, there is nowhere to go.


    Marshal Radsky said frowningly: "His Majesty, an emergency telegram was sent from the front, and Serbia was hit by refugees and suppressed by the army.


    The atmosphere is very tense now, and I am afraid that chaos will occur again soon. The new ninth division stationed on the front line requested domestic support. "


    There is no way. In any war, you will inevitably produce a large number of refugees. You lost your livelihood because of the war. Everyone has no choice but to go out to discuss their lives.


    Franz asked with concern: "How many refugees gather at the border?"


    Marshal Radsky replied after thinking about it: "At least there are hundreds of thousands, maybe millions. The scene is too chaotic to make effective statistics.


    We also accepted tens of thousands of refugees in the early stage. Later, because there were too many people, we feared that it would affect local order. The General Staff ordered the interception.


    This is the dereliction of duty of our General Staff. Some time ago, we were all busy with the westward strategy and ignored the concern on the refugee issue.


    Now that there are more and more refugees on the borders we control, the frontline forces are really overwhelming, and we only noticed that we called for help by generating electricity. "


    Because of the war, the two principalities of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Danube are all under military control. In addition, the Austrian government has not obtained the sovereignty of these regions, so there is no local government.


    Since it is military control, these problems naturally fall to the head of the General Staff. As a result, it is clear that one cannot expect a group of officers to be capable of governing the locality, to maintain local stability, and rely on force.


    The Austrian General Staff, including Marshal Radsky, ignored the refugee issue and did not report to Franz at all. It wasn''t until this time that things broke out that they caught their attention.


    Frankly speaking, the General Staff did nothing wrong. If so many refugees were let go, it would be a tragedy on earth.


    The order that Austria has managed to establish on the ground is likely to collapse soon.


    If we can say that social order can be maintained by increasing the number of troops, then there is really no way to solve the problem of eating.


    In this era, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people have to solve the problem of eating without preparing in advance. Where can Franz raise so many supplies in the short term?


    Not that there are no supplies, but that it is too late to mobilize so many supplies in the past. You know, the Austrian government has mobilized a lot of food in the past in order to relieve the refugees.


    However, these foods are just barely enough to relieve local refugees in the Austrian occupation. Faced with the increase in foreign refugees, there is really nothing they can do.


    Franz asked in confusion: "No, with so many refugees, it should have been a shock to our blockade. Why did this problem occur after so many people gathered?"


    Marshal Radsky replied: "His Majesty, most of these refugees are old and weak women and children, lack of youth, so when they first encountered the army to intercept, many people chose to retreat.


    Now a batch of soldiers have been added to the refugees, and some people have taken the lead in it before they begin to impact our blockade. "


    Franz nodded, and with the end of the second Bulgarian war, a large number of soldiers broke out on the Balkans. These soldiers also caused disasters and created a large number of refugees.


    It is estimated that until now, there is no place to continue looting. Under these circumstances, these talents have appeared in the refugee ranks.


    If no one is leading, even if there are a large number of old and weak women, even if there are many people, they will not dare to impact the borderline. After all, no one speaks of human rights in this era. As long as they dare to strike the blockade, the soldiers will shoot.


    Figuring it out, Franz also had a headache. You don''t need to ask him to know what kind of tragedy it was. The picture of Yi Zi Er Shi has come to his mind.


    But it is even more impossible to put it in. Without enough food, these people are in chaos and will only create more refugees.


    This is not the 21st century. The government can mobilize a large amount of materials in the past as long as it is willing. In the current situation of transportation relying on ox carts, how can Franz mobilize a large amount of materials for them in the past?


    People are so hungry that they can do everything. Franz does not dare to test the good and evil of human nature. Even in later generations, this is a problem that plagues countries.


    It can be said that this is an effort not to please, and can only harvest complaints. The thought of Franz here is a complaint. Since you ignore it, you ignore it. Learn how good the British bureaucracy is in accordance with regulations and know nothing, so he won''t have a headache.


    Now things are on the bright side, can''t help but handle it?


    Franz asked: "Prime Minister, what do you think of this issue?"


    This is kicking the ball, anyway, Franz can''t think of the best of both worlds, so he can only let the cabinet come. If there is a better way, there is no way to end up with the cabinet.


    Prime Minister Felix hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, first sending troops to reinforce the front line, in any case will not allow more people to become refugees, and then mobilize supplies from the country for relief."


    Franz understood what he said, that is to keep the blockade and finish it. After the supplies have been mobilized and relief is provided, the refugees will be almost dead by then, and the food will be enough.


    Marshal Radsky thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, other areas have been closed down. I am afraid that it will be difficult in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are too many mountains and forests in the area, and I am afraid that it cannot stop the refugee flow.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer asked in wonder: "Not only are we encountering this problem, what do they do with the Kingdom of Greece, the Principality of Montenegro, the Ottomans, and the Russians?"


    Metternich replied: "The situation in the Kingdom of Greece has sent past officials to report that the idiot of Otto I saw the refugees and thought that the opportunity to increase the population came, and ordered government relief.


    As a result, the influx of refugees exceeded their tolerance limit, and the entry of British troops disrupted local order. There has been a mess, and the new Greek government is cracking down on refugees.


    The situation is still not optimistic. It is estimated that it will not be long before we ask the three governments for assistance. I very much doubt that the British saw this situation, and they were so relieved at the Paris conference. "


    Needless to say the remaining few countries, everyone knows. The Ottoman Empire-controlled area must be a mess, the Sudanese government is not capable of relieving refugees, and Britain and France are not philanthropists and will not help in vain.


    Montenegro''s poor clanking, they are still fighting the coalition, as long as the refugees are not fools, they will not run over. If the fool ran past, don''t think of a good ending.


    At this moment Franz began to envy the bad reputation of the Russians. Because of the atrocities of the Russian army, the refugees had no time to hide from them. How could they come forward?


    Thanks to this, even the two Principalities of the Danube River controlled by Austria, because the Russians were blocking in front, were not affected by this wave of refugees from the Balkans.


    The typical bully is afraid of the hard, the reputation is not bad enough, the means is not cruel enough, but it seems that the relatively wealthy Austria, has become a bad luck.


    Let Franz not kill the refugees in name? This is impossible! If it were replaced by the Tsarist government, it is estimated that this order may still be issued.


    Franz said ruthlessly: "If the region of Bosnia and Herzegovina can''t keep it, then you don''t have to keep it. Tell the refugees to let them go to the beach. Only by the beach can we mobilize enough food for rescue."


    This is true, transportation inland is too difficult. Even with the Danube, the river''s capacity is not unlimited, and priority must be given to ensuring the consumption of garrisons and Russians.


    There are still hundreds of kilometers of road to reach the port from Serbia, and there are still many people to be able to survive in the past.


    Don''t say cruel, hope is better than hopeless. Bosnia is mostly mountainous, and Austria has just controlled it. The assimilation work there has not been smooth, and it is not painful to give up Franz.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Radsky replied in a low voice.


    He knew that this time the emperor was very dissatisfied, but there was no way. The General Staff did not respond in advance and lost the best time to deal with it.


    With so many people gathered, the local bark and grass roots are estimated to have been wiped out. It was inevitable that people would be very hungry to impact the blockade. Marshal Radsky could not kill the refugees violently, so only Franz could handle it.


    Prime Minister Felix frowned, "His Majesty, these refugees are now being rescued, and how to resettle in the future is also a problem. If they continue to stay in the Balkans, I am afraid it is also a hidden danger."


    He was opposed to this kind of relief, and in addition to consuming a lot of financial and material resources, he finally did not receive any gratitude.


    Most of the people who can survive in this situation are morally degraded, and those who are not cruel enough cannot survive.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Of course, all of them were repatriated to the Ottoman Empire. When these people arrived, they were immediately shipped away and the people of Bosnia were also packed away.


    If the Ottoman Empire refuses to accept them, we will send them all to the African continent as our first set of immigrants to develop the African continent.


    The navy immediately chose a suitable location to land, occupied several strongholds on the African continent, and the colonial era in Austria began ahead of schedule.


    Organize the ship as soon as possible. It is definitely not so easy to transport so many people over this time. Everyone must be prepared in advance. "


    If it is just a refugee, it will not be a problem to stay in the Balkans for resettlement. It''s a pity that a large number of smashing soldiers are mixed into it, which instantly becomes a scourge.


    In this case, they can only change places to live. With people leaving home and being scattered and settling, when they arrived on the African continent, Franz was not afraid that these people would make trouble.


    It is just that the hidden dangers in the BiH region can be solved together. The Austrian government has lost such great efforts, and it is impossible to spend money and effort.


    This labor force is used to develop the African continent to be just waste utilization. Slowly rebuilding overseas for a few years, time can dilute everything, and send more priests to teach them.


    Let them confess their sins, slowly return to normal life, and finally integrate into the Austrian system. Franz thought so easily.


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 Chapter 244： Colonial road

    The refugee crisis in the Balkans has received no outside attention, although it has been reported by many media outlets.


    It doesn''t matter, it hangs high. Common in any world, the Ottomans did not have a good impression on Europeans this time.


    It can almost be regarded as a barbaric endorsement, plus a heretic, it belongs to the kind without human rights.


    Of course, everyone can''t pay attention to it. Their stomachs are still not full. Who has the mood to care about the life and death of the Ottomans?


    The outside world didn''t care, and Franz was happy. In the later generations, Bai Zuo, who is standing and speaking without pain, is still in the primary stage and has no right to speak.


    Everyone''s eyes have converged on Constantinople and the Crimean Peninsula. Now that the Near East War has hit, the belligerents have begun to beat the speed.


    If the Russians conquered Constantinople first, then they would gain a strategic advantage and could cut off the Bosphorus. Apart from compromise, Britain and France could only die with them in the Balkans.


    On the contrary, Britain and France first captured the Crimean peninsula, so they had a strategic advantage, and they could smash the Russian shipbuilding industry in the Black Sea, and the battle of Constantinople was not necessary.


    Don''t watch the Black Sea Fleet dead, the Russians are not ready to fight back. The construction of sail warships of this era was not difficult, and the Russian shipyard in the Azov Sea did not stop.


    After a loss, the Russians carried out repairs on the shore guns along the Black Sea coast. Even if the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government were incompetent, they knew that they could not continue to be beaten passively.


    An important military port, shore guns have been redeployed. The British and French navy are not stupid. Naturally, they will not bomb warships and shore guns.


    According to the plan of St. Petersburg, as long as Constantinople is conquered, the British and French fleet entering the Black Sea will become rootless, and slowly grinding can also kill the enemy.


    The fortress of Sevastopol began to crumble, and Constantinople also fell into the majority, and the time to determine the fate of both parties had arrived.


    History has changed, and Russians with Austrian support have erupted into more powerful combat capabilities. Under the personal intervention of Nicholas I, after clicking several logistical officials, the Russian army in the Crimea finally managed to change clothes.


    However, logistical supplies have also become more difficult. The more advanced the modern weapons, the greater the logistical pressure, which is also a big challenge for Russians who rely on ox carts for transportation.


    Vienna


    Franz is looking at the map of Africa, and the colonies cannot be opened up indiscriminately. There is no place to touch, and Austria is not suitable for launching a big conflict with the old colonial empire.


    Secondly, Franz is not prepared to touch areas that are poor and have no resources and no development potential. Colonization also depends on costs. It has always been a losing trade, and it is not long-term.


    In the end, the powerful indigenous people can''t mess with it. In case the teacher is not good enough to take it down, it will be shameful.


    After excluding these three factors, there are not many options left.


    Of course, the latest is the attack on the Ottoman Empire. Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt are all recent options. After thinking about it, Franz did not hesitate to cross the three options.


    The timing was not right. Now that the Ottomans and Britain and France are still allies, they took the initiative to cause British and French interference, and Austria made wedding dresses for them.


    The most valuable South Africa, the coastal areas have fallen into the hands of the British, Algeria is already the meat in the French bowl, and Morocco has been peered by Britain, France, and Spain.


    Franz reluctantly found that good places are owned by others. Morocco hasn''t been divided up yet. It''s okay to step in and get a cup of tea. Of course, this must be done by choosing an entry point.


    The land that was not targeted by the powers in this era is almost non-existent. It doesn''t matter if you look at it, as long as you don''t eat it, everyone can use their own means.


    All of a sudden the list came up: Guinea, C?te d''Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Gabon, Congo, Namibia, Kenya, Tasonia, Somalia, Zanzibar, Madagascar ...


    Landlocked is not considered, and farther beyond Africa is not planned. Franz is very skeptical of the Austrian navy''s ocean-going capabilities.


    Franz asked: "Plans can''t keep up with the rapid changes. The outbreak of refugees in the Balkans is a trouble and an opportunity. Since we encounter them, we cannot waste them.


    It is very difficult to migrate from the country to the African continent. Just look at the British and French countries. People would rather go to the American continent on the side of Oceania than to the African continent within easy reach.


    The quality of the refugees in the Balkans is not good, but it is even worse than the indigenous people. The population of the early stages of colonial development has already existed, so our colonial plan must begin in advance.


    This is a map of the African continent. These unmarked are borderless land. Everyone think about it. Where do we start from? "


    The mineral resources of Shenma are unknown in this era. European colonists have not been able to complete exploration, so everyone''s judgment is very primitive now.


    Looking directly at the level of development, whether the local area is rich enough or not can the colony be profitable. The Austrian government also needs to consider whether it is suitable to develop agriculture and whether it can support these immigrants.


    Prime Minister Felix analyzed: "His Majesty, Guinea can consider that the coastal plain area is easy to control, the local area has sufficient water resources, is suitable for the development of agriculture, and it is very good to establish a colonial stronghold.


    From a distance perspective, this is also the closest. At present, there are not many competitors here, that is, the French chief has signed a treaty with several chiefs, which has little influence in the local area.


    Nigeria is also good, with excellent natural conditions and relatively high economic value. However, the local indigenous strength is relatively strong, and the British''s power has also penetrated.


    Then there is the Congo region. There are water channels deep inland and it is easier to control. The properties are also good, and the colony should not lose money here.


    At this stage, these three places are more appropriate. There is no guarantee of how much benefit can be obtained, at least within five years, these three places can achieve a balance of payments.


    Coupled with the immigrants I sent from the Balkans, after a dozen years of operation, a small market can be formed locally, which is also a small supplement to the domestic industry. "


    Other regions are naturally postponed, and colonization must also consider costs. Of course, we must choose the region with the most suitable interests.


    Strategic location and future development are not within the scope of everyone''s consideration. A colony that can make money now is a good colony.


    Future issues, let''s talk about it at that time. Everyone is a realist, and the colonies are not indigenous. Don''t expect everyone to think about how far.


    Colonial activity is also a long-term investment. It is the pursuit of colonists to be able to recover costs as soon as possible and realize profits.


    Of course, there are also colonies that do not make money. For a country, it is not possible to simply calculate the administrative costs.


    It is also acceptable if the colonial market can promote the development of domestic industry and commerce, or make up for some of the resources that are lacking in the country, and bear a certain loss.


    The Germans in history in this regard were negative teaching materials. The area of ??the occupied colonies was not small, but unfortunately the development was limited. As of 1914, there were only more than 20,000 German immigrants on the continent.


    The German colonial operation has always been at a loss. The vast colonies have not contributed much to the development of domestic industry and commerce, and the colonial market has only contributed 0.5% in foreign trade.


    Franz naturally has to learn a lesson. The first is to control the cost of colonization. The domestic management model is obviously unusable.


    Metternich suggested: "Your Majesty, we have just begun overseas colonization. We can only succeed but not fail. It is not appropriate to take risks now.


    Let ¡¯s get started in Guinea and Congo. The competitors in these two places are not strong enough, as long as we are fast enough to create the established facts. "


    Colonies are different from homeland. Austria''s target now seems to belong to a region of some value but not high value.


    Now that the Near East War is at a critical moment, everyone''s attention has been attracted, and this is a good opportunity to take action.


    The opening of African colonies in this era is a coexistence of risks and opportunities, and Britain and France will not work hard for the two chicken colonies.


    That''s right, the chicken rib colony, there are too many areas suitable for agricultural production in Britain and France, and Austria''s goals have not seen anything special yet.


    What''s more important is that in these two places, there is no unified power in the local area. The former Kingdom of the Congo has long since fallen and has not blocked Austria''s strength.


    In contrast, Nigeria is not a soft persimmon, at least it seems to have some strength. You can see the Fulani empire that ruled it, and the power to launch a jihad.


    Of course, this is not to say that Austria cannot get here, it is mainly a matter of pay and benefits. No matter how the Fulani Empire, they can''t change them. They are just an agricultural country with a population of millions.


    Africa''s largest population in later generations has no shadow now. The entire African continent has a population of more than 20 million and is spread over more than 30 million square kilometers of land.


    This is also the reason why Metternich opposes aggressive actions. Religion is also very crazy. Once launched, it will be enough for Austria.


    Coupled with the sparse population, these religious fanatics can also cause headaches if they cause damage. Although human flesh bombs have not yet been born, suicide attacks have emerged.


    In order to maintain colonial rule, Austria sent hundreds of thousands of troops to destroy these miscellaneous fish? Cost is the core of the establishment of a colonial empire. If you cannot control the cost, then the colonial empire is not far from the collapse.


    Without much hesitation, Franz made the decision: "Take these two places first, as the first step in our overseas colonization!


    The General Staff immediately began military deployment. This time, the Army and Navy will conduct joint operations. Don''t make any jokes. By then, everyone''s face will be bad. "


    Marshal Radsky answered: "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Obviously, Franz''s words also mean that the Balkan refugee wave has not passed, and the General Staff has not been held accountable. It is only for the stability of the government, and it does not mean that it will not be held accountable.


    If this matter is done well, then the atonement for the merits will be exposed; if something goes wrong, even Marshal Radsky will inevitably be ashamed.


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 Chapter 245： noble

    Austria ¡¯s colonial strategy has not just begun. The Vienna government had already funded expeditions to conduct exploration on the African continent a few years ago.


    Leaving aside the inland areas, at least the basic situation in the coastal areas is still quite clear, and now it is necessary to get started and not to be blind.


    Not only the African continent, the Austrian government has collected intelligence on many regions of the world, such information has been collected by its own people, but also bought from second-hand traffickers.


    Expeditions were also a business in this era. Many folk expeditions sold the information they collected to the colonial government in exchange for high remuneration.


    Selling once is selling, and selling twice is naturally selling. As long as the price is right, everything is negotiable. Risking your life to explore, naturally you have to get enough rewards.


    To be on the safe side, Franz sent three infantry divisions this time. They just won the coastal area and did not go deeper inland. These troops were enough.


    Guinea''s area is not large, it will be eaten by Austria in a short time, and the Congo region is not necessarily. Congo in this era also includes later Congolese + Congolese cloth.


    The area is not ordinary, it is several times the size of Austria''s mainland, and it is obviously impossible to occupy it with such a small amount of people.


    Like all colonial nations, it is a priority coastal region, and Africa''s inland has not yet developed.


    First send this group of refugees to talk about, with the immigrants you can build a port city, and then slowly develop these lands.


    How to colonize these areas, let ¡¯s talk about it first. Franz decided to give the bureaucrats the greatest autonomy, and rule as high as possible.


    In the evening, in a pub in Trieste, a group of alcoholics was chatting, and occasionally someone whistleed at several flowery women in front of the counter, and then ushered in a white eye.


    These people are all living at sea, and their behavior is inevitably a little indulgent.


    The women who appear here are naturally not serious people. They are all veterans, and social experience is ****


    In short, as long as you have enough money, you can take it home overnight. They can''t scare them, the **** is ruthless and the show is meaningless. These people were their benefactors yesterday, and today they are passers-by.


    The joke stayed in the mouth, which meant that they had no money in their pockets, otherwise they would have gone up to action.


    Anyway, the habit of begging for life at sea goes straight, and the women who do this will naturally not mind. The rich is the grandfather, and the one who directly practices the Fa on the spot is not not encountered.


    ...


    Liquor is heroic gall, and whatever comes out of it when it is too high. It''s not uncommon for words to dry up, and it happens from time to time.


    The owner of the tavern was very knowledgeable. When encountering this situation, he just watched quietly, and then went up to ask for compensation after the fight.


    Usually it has to be doubled. As a ground snake, it is not a problem to subdue a few sailors. Of course, if you encounter a fierce character, you can only consider yourself unlucky.


    A drunk middle-aged man opened his mouth and said, "Warren, so many troops are assembled here. Is this about to fight?"


    The equally dazed Warren responded directly: "Nonsense, Tagore, when have you seen our Navy fight, who can they fight? No, it is the Army and Navy who fight together?"


    The voices of the two were already incomparable. Under normal circumstances, they did not dare to be so indulgent. If they encountered several drinking navy soldiers, they would have to endure a meal.


    Although the Austrian Navy is not valued and has no record of success, that is not something they can despise.


    Geographical position and national policy determine that the Austrian navy can do nothing. It can only serve as the army''s background board, which does not mean that naval officers and men have no temper.


    Soldiers always want military success. The Austrian Navy has no idea how many years of rest. Anyway, most of the Austrian war has nothing to do with them, and naval officers and soldiers can only sigh that the time is not right.


    It was not until Franz came to power that he carried out a large training of the Army and Navy and forced retirement of a bunch of military officers. Everyone knew that the state policy of the Vienna government had changed.


    Under normal circumstances, the Vienna government will not operate on the Navy. In the absence of war, it is very abnormal to strengthen naval training and increase naval military expenditures.


    There was also news from the high-levels to open up an overseas colony. Many people thought that the opportunity had come. They did not expect that this was more than four years. In addition to training enhancements, warships increased, and then there was no more.


    In this case, it is inevitable that young people will be a little bit suffocated. Mars will burn a little, and fighting and fighting will happen from time to time.


    Of course, playing fast, tragedy after playing. It''s okay not to be caught by the Military Law Office, and you won''t have a good life for a long time in the future.


    At this time several naval soldiers were also in the tavern, but they didn''t have much time to care about the words of a few drunks.


    Do the navy and army joint exercises require more than half of the navy to carry out exercises with three infantry divisions?


    With this order, everyone is guessing who will fight this time. After much thought, we still can''t think of our opponents.


    In Britain and France, they ca n¡¯t win at all. Even if the size of the navy is doubled, it is not an opponent. It can be ruled out directly. The Vienna government cannot issue such an idiot order.


    Attack the Ottoman Empire? Don''t think everyone knows that the Army has finished its work and Austria has everything it wants. The Sudanese government has moved its capital to Ankara. To find their obscurity, we must also consider the response of Britain and France.


    A young man whispered, "The authorities are fascinated by the onlookers, so you don''t have to guess any more. Instead, listen to the answers of those drunks."


    Several people who were arguing stopped.


    "Valen, you''re stupid! Anyway, they also live at sea, don''t you know that there are indigenous creatures in this world?


    Our navy is not as good as Britain and France, and it is good enough to go to Spain, but it is no problem to go out and bully the indigenous people.


    Now the troops assembled here can destroy several small countries overseas. "Tagore''s man despised


    Warren reluctantly retorted: "Fart, Tagore, you idiot, don''t you know that the officials and grand masters in Vienna have always disdain overseas? Can you change their attention?"


    "Can''t they suddenly figure it out? We Austria, right, is our new Holy Roman Empire, how can it be one of Europe''s best powers, what about grabbing a few colonies?


    This year, without a few colonies, I was embarrassed to go out. Perhaps the masters in Vienna were stimulated and they suddenly figured it out. Tagore justified


    After a while, the two drunks quarreled and tried to solve the problem by force. They were faint and groggy. Without giving them a chance, two men appeared in the tavern and took them out.


    ...


    A young man asked uncertainly: "Should they say that is impossible?"


    The first young man said, "That''s more reliable than we guessed. Now we haven''t heard who we are in conflict with. We can''t just catch others for no reason, right?"


    An unsettled gray-clad man said excitedly, "I really want to open up a colony, that doesn''t mean that our chance to get rich is here!"


    To many people, colonialism means wealth in this era. This is undoubtedly an opportunity for those who are eager to get rich.


    The headed young man scolded: "Shut up, Solin! What nonsense, obviously the opportunity to build a career is coming, don''t open your mouth all day to make a fortune!"


    Thorin quickly answered, "Yes, Captain!"


    Apparently, the captain officer did not look at such a person who opened his mouth and shut up to say he was rich. He was supposed to have entered the army service with noble background, but he did not expect that there would be unpredictable circumstances, and he was escorted to the naval grass-roots officer school.


    He nearly broke down when he heard the news. In this era, the Austrian Navy has no chance to make achievements, and it is almost a place where people who do not learn and do things can go to hang around.


    Fortunately, he was lucky and caught up with the changes in Austria''s national policy. Now his idea is to get military merits as soon as possible and get the title of nobility.


    After all, the title of his family is not hereditary. After the father''s generation broke out, he can be said to be a noble child, and the next generation will have no way to continue to be a noble.


    Austrian knighthoods are not easy to get, especially hereditary knighthoods. After Franz''s succession, more than a hundred nobles were sealed back and forth, most of them due to military merit.


    There are several scientists, a dozen engineers, and a few government officials. Except for hereditary knighthood in military power, the rest are lifelong nobles.


    This is not Franz''s chaos, but the rules that have always existed. A life-long noble emperor can seal it casually, but a sealed military merit aristocracy must have a merit.


    Of course, this rule was also formulated by Franz and has been widely recognized by the military.


    Different treatment can reflect their status. It happens that the nobles in the German region are mostly military aristocrats, and they are very concerned about maintaining their status.


    As a transaction price, from now on, the rights of the great aristocracy in China to seal the aristocracy were taken back by Franz. The same is true for several states, the nobles seized by the king must report to the emperor for approval before they can obtain legal status.


    The number of nobles was controlled by Franz, the eldest son of the noble could inherit the title, and the second son had to fight again, otherwise the next generation would be the civilian children.


    This is a hereditary noble, let alone a tenured aristocracy. Continuing the practice of continental Europe, if the next generation does not work hard, there will be no title inheritance.


    Anyone who has ambitions will not be lonely, and naturally will come when the opportunity comes.


    Although Franz''s noble law was not implemented, it was not kept secret, and its content has been spread long ago.


    After all, colonies are different from homeland, and if the central government directly rules, cost is a big problem. If divided into meritorious rule, the central government will only control a few core areas, and the rest will be governed by vassals, and administrative pressure will be much less.


    It is not implemented now, the main reason is that the success of colonization cannot be determined. If the colonization is successful and the rule of the place is profitable, nobles are naturally willing to go.


    Anyway, if the colonies are not profitable, the aristocrats will dismiss them even if they give away the land.


    The special conditions of this new Holy Roman Empire are determined by the fact that there are three kings in the country, and Franz does not mind adding a few more overseas.


    At least the problem of corruption can be effectively curbed. Franz is not prepared to collect heavy taxes in the colonies. A nominal collection is sufficient, mainly to increase the market for Austrian industry and commerce. These people can''t swallow their own money?


    The subsequent collapse of the British Empire ¡¯s colonial system. In addition to the blows by the United States and the Soviet Union, the high cost of the bureaucracy was also an important factor.


    In order to reduce the cost of domination, they also created dominion. This measure succeeded and failed.


    The success lies in the fact that administrative costs have been reduced, and the domestic industry and commerce have increased the market; however, the rights to let out have not been recovered, which has hidden the danger of the collapse of the colonial empire.


    It is not surprising that the rights of autonomous governments are controlled by local capitalists and that capital has no borders.


    To prevent this from happening, Franz couldn''t guarantee whether it could be done, but it was still possible to increase recognition and delay the crash.


    Relying on the government''s bureaucrats to organize immigration, the Germans knew that the people had left for the United States. Franz did not think that the Austrian bureaucrats could do much better.


    It is better to let the aristocracy organize himself, and if he succeeds, he can share the results. A few more will always succeed.


    It is not that Franz despises African countries and supports a vassal casually. They are among the best in the African continent. The prerequisite is not to be blackened.


    In the future, the nails on the African continent will be buried. Cultural traditions and economic interests are natural bonds that unite the colony and the country.


    The people''s centripetal power towards their home country has not disappeared and they want independence unless they do not want their own legal system.


    As long as the ruling class is not crazy, this kind of self-destructive foolishness will not be done.


    Attached to the Holy Roman Empire and becoming a highly autonomous state, their interests are a little bit more, and the imperial government is still a source of strength to maintain their status.


    On the contrary, these state kings will also become the pillars to consolidate the emperor''s rights. In spite of the decline of monarchy in the future, in order to keep this huge empire from splitting, no one would dare to abolish imperialism.


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 Chapter 246： economic development

    Colonizing abroad was never easy, especially for a new colonial empire like Austria, which had too much to learn.


    The African continent of this era is not good, the most terrible enemy is not the local indigenous people, but the harsh natural environment.


    The emergence of poisonous beasts and plundering of diseases are the core factors restricting countries from colonizing the African continent. Otherwise, the African continent that is close at hand is already divided up by everyone.


    Frankly, if it wasn''t for Quinine''s production technology breakthroughs and the major problem of dysentery had been initially resolved, Franz would not dare to venture into the African continent.


    To be on the safe side, all Austrian soldiers are receiving hygiene education, and personal hygiene and camp hygiene must be carried out in strict accordance with standards.


    Even in order to avoid contracting local diseases, Franz even issued masks. Soldiers were warned not to contact the indigenous people casually. It was also forbidden to have sexual relations with local people. Marriage was non-existent.


    Because Franz didn''t pay much attention to it, people with heavy tastes are not lacking at any time, let alone in military camps. Fortunately, there should be more young women in this group of immigrants to solve this problem.


    After more than three months of preparation, on April 28, 1854, Austria''s first colonial advance team set off from the Trieste port.


    With two second-tier battleships as its core, five cruisers, plus more than a dozen auxiliary ships, and the strength of an infantry regiment entered the first step of colonization, the target-Guinea.


    The opponent this time is an indigenous tribe. The navy is only equivalent to a pull-out exercise. Perhaps it will also hit canoe-level enemies, mainly the army.


    Originally, Franz was preparing to form a Marine Corps. As a result, he met with the collective opposition of the Army and Navy. The Army was unwilling to weaken their right to speak in colonial activities, but the Navy could not afford it.


    This is not a joke, Austria''s navy is indeed insufficient. If you want to increase funding, you must first prove the value of your existence.


    Politics is often such a reality, and how much value there is, how much funding is available.


    If overseas colonies can bring a lot of profits to the empire, then the navy can also change from a stepmother to a close son.


    Franz has no opinion. This is the most sensible approach. In the absence of sufficient interests, the pretension to expand the navy is simply a waste of resources.


    Rather than investing precious funds in domestic economic construction. Although the domestic economic boom has not dissipated, railway stocks are about to go to heaven with the opening of several main lines.


    If not for Franz''s insistence on banning the repeated construction of railways, Austria''s railways would have already learned from Britain and the United States and started to repeat construction.


    Of course, because a railway line was licensed to only one company, it was favored by capital. What is the most profitable in this era is, of course, a monopoly.


    Under this kind of good news, the government has forced to attach a few unpopular routes under the high-quality route, and everyone can accept it.


    In order to attract foreign investment, including the standards of railway transportation, the market is free to determine whether this price will rise to the sky. Franz is not worried at all.


    In a market economy environment, it is definitely determined by the market. The price level in society is determined by the relationship between supply and demand. The level of railway freight must depend on maximizing benefits.


    The capitalists naturally know the trade-offs. Now that the railway has just come out to grab business with traditional transportation means, if there is no price advantage, why do they grab customers?


    To save costs and time compared to traditional transportation, that is progress. Because the freight is too high, it may affect the circulation of goods, so we have to wait until the railway is completed!


    At present, all the railway companies in Austria are in a state of pure investment. Although some of the main lines that have been opened to traffic are busy and profitable, they are also in vain.


    These profits were again invested in the construction of new railway lines by Franz, and Franz was very clear that several railway companies in Austria had never had a bonus since their establishment.


    No one has ever made a profit, so they can reduce their prices? If it does, it is estimated that the railway is still in demand, and it will soon be left unattended.


    At this time, of course, the Vienna government will not come out to hinder them. The ten-year tax-free promise has been fulfilled. The government does not charge any fees, and it is encouraging everyone to continue building railways.


    "Time is life, time is money."


    This slogan has become the motto of all Austrian railway companies. As soon as it was put into operation one day earlier, it was profitable one day earlier.


    As of now, all the routes to Austria have not disappointed everyone. In the context of free pricing, there are no loss routes, which has greatly stimulated some people''s nerves.


    I don''t know how many British and French capitalists want to control Austria''s railway network and conduct monopolies. Then he jumped into the wonderful illusion created by Franz and shattered himself.


    Profits are so disappointing that everyone is frantically building railway lines. Many people think that now is the time to race horses, and occupy an additional railway line, and in the future will have a stable income.


    Anyway, there is no such thing as a railway bubble, and coupled with a monopoly, no one thinks it will lose money.


    In this context, Franz, which monopolizes the supply of raw materials for sand and gravel, is naturally making a lot of money. It is expected that by the end of this year, Austria''s total railway mileage will exceed 10,000 kilometers.


    At the beginning of Franz''s succession, the national railways in Austria were less than 3,000 kilometers, and the average annual completion of more than 1,400 kilometers.


    In this era, Americans on the other side of the ocean can compare. Like Austria, the United States has also witnessed a boom in railway investment, but because Austria has diverted some of its capital, it is not as crazy as it has been in history.


    The railway mileage of the entire New Holy Roman Empire is more than 12,000 kilometers. It is true that the railway mileage of several small states in Germany has exceeded 2,000 kilometers.


    It cannot be said that it is crazy. The most active railway construction in this era in Germany is the German region. In 1850, the total railway mileage of the German region reached 5,856 kilometers, which is more than double that of Austria during the same period.


    If Franz had not promoted the construction of the Austrian railway, the fastest railway construction in Europe now is the German region, and only the French can match them.


    Of course, this is only Napoleon III France. In 1854, the total railway mileage of the German region was more than 3,000 kilometers more than France.


    Since 1854, the French railway has grown rapidly. The total mileage of the French and German railways during the Franco-Prussian War was only a few hundred kilometers.


    The slowest railway construction among the major European powers is the Russians. Because of the Near East War, their railway construction project almost stopped, and it was only 1,626 kilometers in 1860.


    It can be called the shame of the great powers. Belgium and Spain have more than them. At the same time, Britain, France and Germany broke through 10,000, which is not an equal weight at all.


    The land area has grown, and the original railway network plan has naturally grown. This does not need the government to promote, the private railway companies have already taken the initiative to run horses and rode.


    The tendering of Austrian railway lines is very interesting, that is, the sooner the construction starts, the earlier the completion time, the easier it will be to win.


    Anyway, the railway lines are authorized free of charge. The railway company must start and complete within the promised time limit. Penalties will be imposed if the time limit is exceeded. The government with serious circumstances has the right to recover the right to build roads, and there are rewards for completing the work early.


    The test is everyone''s funding chain. Franz has not done any conspiracy. As long as the railway company is operating well, it can be completed on schedule.


    Once the capital chain breaks, it will be miserable. If it hasn''t started yet, it will be fine, and there will be a fine, and the unbuilt railway line will be returned.


    If construction is already underway, or even if the project has been completed for most of the time, but does not have the funds to support the second half of the construction, it will be a big loss.


    All the inputs will be drained, and the government will take over the bad tail project to continue construction. Whether the railway company went bankrupt or reorganized, or died directly, was not considered by Franz.


    Anyway, it''s all Yang Mo, and it''s upright and upright. Everyone is not deliberately pitting people. The bidding notice is clear.


    All these risks, under the temptation of monopoly, everyone still rushed to the rescue. Anglo-French capital has come in, Austria''s domestic capital has also gone in, and speculators are scrambling to grab a slice of it.


    Because of the government''s provision of free labor, the cost of railway construction in Austria was artificially reduced in this era. On the surface, the financial statements of various railway companies look very good.


    It can be said that Franz also broke his heart for the construction of the railway in Austria. It will not work without speeding up, because the new economic crisis has not been for years.


    If it is not possible to use foreign capital to promote domestic railway construction during the economic boom, the economic crisis will break out and the railway bubble will be detonated, the final bad projects can only be taken over by the Austrian government.


    How serious is Austria''s bubble economy? No one gave Franz the answer to this question, but one thing that can be seen is the speed of economic growth.


    Commodities worth a hundred dongs were fired to a thousand dongs, and then wealth was increased by nine hundred dongs virtually, even if the market could accept them, once the market could not accept them, it fell back to the original price of one hundred dongs and increased in the bubble These nine hundred shields were evaporated.


    This is the reason why so much wealth can be evaporated overnight in an economic crisis. Essentially, the bubble has been burst and the market has returned to rationality. It is just because of the relationship between supply and demand that in the end the commodity often falls below its value.


    Austria''s economic growth is now very fast. In fact, even if all industries in Austria stop and rely on the bubble in the stock market, the economy will grow at least one point each year.


    This era is different from later generations. The government''s administrative measures interfered with the market economy and avoided a major economic crisis.


    Now it is simply a matter of allowing the market economy to develop naturally. On average, there is a small economic crisis in 1978 and a major economic crisis in decades.


    Each time a crisis breaks out, the total industrial volume often drops by 20-30 points, and it is not impossible to reduce it by 40-50%.


    Anyway, the bigger the bubble, the harder it finally falls, and the faster the economic growth in the early stage, a bit like a roller coaster.


    In 1854, the total length of railways under construction in the New Holy Roman Empire reached 23,000 kilometers, and the blind investment in railways was very serious.


    However, Franz didn''t mean to stop it. Instead, he was ready to push it later, trying to make the market more hot.


    The explosive economic development model is always irresistible. All industries in Austria are experiencing explosive growth. Since the outbreak of the Near East War, the average annual growth rate of industry has exceeded 15%, and the economic growth rate has also exceeded 10%.


    If there is no halfway westward strategy, this data may be one or two points higher. Reason has long ceased to exist, and the market has gone crazy, almost reaching the point where it makes money to invest in everything.


    The contribution of the Russians was huge. Since the outbreak of the Near East War, Austria has entered the era of trade surpluses. Prior to that, Austria was almost in a trade deficit for a long time.


    Obviously, the factor that created the illusion of "making money by investing in everything" in the capital market is the sudden Near East War.


    Because of the war, a large amount of cash flowed from Russia to Austria and stimulated the economic market. Many capitalists were blindly expanding production capacity and wanted to make a lot of money before the war ended.


    The opening of overseas colonies in advance is also a means of transferring the domestic economic crisis. However, African colonies have only just begun to play a negligible role in the coming economic crisis.


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 Chapter 247： Disaster comes

    The battle of Constantinople has now come to an end. I don''t know how many corpses are in the corner of the city. Before I can deal with them, I will start to rot.


    The warring parties just cleaned up the body in front of them, but in the corners of the city, the residents'' houses could not be taken care of.


    The hot summer is coming. In August, the entire city of Constantinople is filled with rancid odor, and the atmosphere is terrible and depressed.


    The artillery was still roaring, leaving only the remains of a broken wall, telling the past years. The Russians have paid too much to conquer the city.


    The report of the number of casualties sent every day was long gone. Thousands of casualties are paid every day, and he has been numb for months.


    The name of the "Continent Meat Grinder" has spread all over the world. Wherever there are Europeans, the cruelty of this war is spreading.


    If you are interested in statistics, you will find that the losses of the Russian army here have exceeded the sum of the two Bulgarian battles, but the Russians are still fearless.


    Just because all the outer defense lines of Constantinople were breached, it could be said that they were bombed. After paying tens of thousands of tons of ammunition, these fortifications were turned into ruins.


    The street fight has begun, and now the two sides have entered a stage of pure human life. The exchange ratio of the two sides has gradually decreased from the original five to one to four to one and three to one ... By now, it is 1.3: 1.


    A middle-aged officer, Shen Sheng, said: "His Commander, our artillery fossils have all been lost, and the Bulgarian guerrillas we have included have suffered heavy losses.


    At present, there are not many young people on the Balkan Peninsula. It is difficult to do so if we want to add troops. "


    Of course, there is not much left. The war has now been carried out, and the most serious losses are the local people.


    The Ottomans arrested the Zhuangs and the Russians also went to the battles. The British and French did not arrest the Zhuangs. It was the Ottomans who helped them.


    With more than 10 million people in the Balkans, how many are young? How could it stand up to such frustrations?


    Prior to the attack on Constantinople, the Russians were mostly hard-working, and the Russians rarely used tactics to drive the people to attack the city.


    After arriving in this city, the situation changed, and the tragic casualties forced the Russians to use a lot of cannon fodder.


    Myshkov answered in a cold voice: "I know, how much is counted, the cannon fodder is dead, and we are on top of ourselves.


    The enemy is about to hold on, as long as we conquer this last city, we will win this war!


    Order the Military Law Office to strictly enforce the military law, kill those who are not ahead, and kill those who retreat, and kill those who disturb the army! "


    There is no way, this war is not only related to the fate of Russia, but also to the fate of Menshekov.


    If Constantinople cannot be conquered, he''d better die on the battlefield, or there will be many people who want to tear him.


    From a military point of view, Menshekov is a fool who fights wrecks completely, regardless of military casualties.


    In order for this war to continue, the Russian army relied on strict military law, and for Liweimenshkov to do a big thing, execute noble officers in violation of military law on the spot!


    The noble officers who died in his hands were no longer one or two, adding up to dozens of people back and forth.


    After conquering Constantinople, it is easy to say that he is a Russian national hero. These executed nobles are synonymous with widowers, and the families behind them are despised.


    Things would be different if Constantinople was not captured. In history, Nicholas I could not bear the consequences of the defeat of the Crimean war, let alone Menshekov.


    Menshekov hadn''t lived enough. He didn''t want to die so infamously, so now he was desperate. It doesn''t matter who you are and how much background you have, as long as you dare to violate military law, it is-kill.


    "Yes, Commander!" The middle-aged officer replied solemnly.


    Not only the Menshkov, but the fate of the high-ranking officers of the expedition were tied together. The Battle of Constantinople was extraordinary. They lost here, and they don''t want to have a good life.


    ...


    In the Crimean Peninsula, the British and French coalition forces that prevailed had not yet had time to celebrate. A clear thunderstorm came, and in July 1854 cholera broke out in the French army barracks.


    The hot weather coupled with unsanitary conditions did not wait for the coalition to react, and the plague broke out suddenly, spreading from the French military camp to the British military camp.


    Flies and mosquitoes on the Crimean Peninsula became the best assistants for the virus. A large number of coalition soldiers started vomiting diarrhea and died in their tents.


    Allied public places have always been polluted, and the health system has been rendered useless. The number of patients rose sharply, and the plague reached a level of out of control for a while.


    By early August, 500 British soldiers had died in Varna. The death toll of the French army has risen to more than 60 deaths every day.


    This is just the beginning. This sudden plague was not discovered initially. The plague spread to other areas along with the flow of people.


    Constantinople


    On the open space not far from the pier, more than ten French soldiers were resting. Suddenly a soldier began to vomit and caught everyone''s attention.


    A young man asked with concern: "Alphonse, what happened to you?"


    The vomiting man answered weakly, "I don''t know, but suddenly I feel sick and want to vomit."


    An officer-like man said: "It may be a cold. Pay attention to yourself. If it doesn''t work tomorrow, then you can go and see the military doctor."


    Obviously, he just thought that Alphonse had a cold. We usually rely on the body to resist this kind of minor problem, and then we would go to the military doctor if it was serious.


    Although the French army is better at logistics than the British, medical resources are also very scarce. Unless it is a middle or upper rank officer, ordinary soldiers are also very difficult to obtain effective treatment.


    Then another said, "No, I''m going to make it easier."


    After finishing speaking, I ran to a short distance to solve it without looking back.


    Such vignettes will obviously not attract everyone''s attention. They were reinforcements who had just arrived a few days ago and are now adapting to the climate of Constantinople.


    Because of some adverse reactions to soil and water, we all see more. Usually it will be fine as long as you stay for a while. If it is not possible, you can only be repatriated.


    However, most people are unwilling to be repatriated because of this, even with the high casualty rate in Constantinople.


    Because the body is unable to adapt to the climate, causing adverse reactions, usually it is impossible to return home safely, and most of them will die on the road.


    The sea in this era is not easy to mess with, and the environment on the ship is quite bad. In the case of lack of medical treatment and medicine, once you fall ill, you step into the ghost gate.


    Looking at the increasing number of sick people, the French commander Emmaboule Jean-Jacques Perlisier finally found something wrong, but it was too late at this time.


    There were too many people killed in Constantinople. In order to defend the fortress city, more than 100,000 French soldiers had fallen. The Russians would only die more, and the civilian casualties in the city could not be counted.


    Because of the war, the French army had no way to clean up the corpses in the city. In fact, many of the corpses were buried in collapsed buildings, and they could not be cleaned up.


    This created a superior living environment for rat flies. This summer, the number of rat flies in Constantinople broke a record high, as if they were the masters of the city.


    Perissier named the guards: "Please come to Dr. Ambroise and give him the information."


    Despite suspicions, Perlisier was uncertain about the outbreak. Until this time, no news of the plague in the Crimea had been notified to him.


    Busy in Constantinople''s defensive battle all day, Pellissier didn''t have the energy to pay attention to the gossip, of course, he may not be able to pay attention to it.


    The coalition forces have been plagued by illness since the Crimean Peninsula. This is no longer news. Everyone has been used to it for a long time.


    What''s more, the coalition forces on the Crimean Peninsula determined that the plague was only a few days earlier than Perlisier, and the virus had entered the city before that.


    Because of the war, a large number of people die every day here. As time goes by, people''s spirits become numb to death. What''s the matter of being sick?


    ...


    Ambroise said solemnly: "Her commander, I just went to the hospital to take a look. Based on this data, we can make a preliminary judgment that the plague is coming!"


    Perissier''s face sank, and the worst happened. Constantinople is connected to the sea. Whether it is reinforcements or supplies, it may be sent continuously. As long as he is willing to die, he has the confidence to stick to it.


    The only exception is the plague. Humans are fragile in the face of disease, and Perissier can defeat the Russians, but is helpless in the face of illness.


    "Can you control it?" Perisier asked with concern.


    It was just control, he was no longer expecting treatment. Infested with the plague this time, you can only follow the fate of God, without any special medicine.


    Ambroise said after thinking about it, "Sorry, Commander, I cannot answer this question for you.


    This depends on the spread of the plague, and how many people are infected with the virus before a conclusion can be reached.


    But now is the time of war, the army is moving too frequently, our number of doctors is seriously insufficient, it is impossible to spread to the army for diagnosis and treatment, it is impossible to determine which are common colds and which are plagues.


    In fact, from the symptoms, the common cold may also have these symptoms. If it is not too high, I suspect that this is just a highly transmitted epidemic cold. "


    The plague is plagued by the speed of transmission and the high mortality rate.


    Perissier continued to ask, "Can you determine the nature of this plague?"


    There are also different types of plagues. Different classifications have different lethality.


    Ambroise shook his head and said, "At present, there is too little information in our hands to determine the source of the plague and the route of transmission. It is not ruled out as the possibility of plague.


    From a professional perspective, I personally think that Constantinople is no longer suitable for staying.


    There are too many people dead in the city. Many times we can smell the rotten corpse in the stinking ditch. War is the source of plague. "


    Perissier smiled bitterly and said, "Well, Dr. Ambroise, I have given you the task of investigating and controlling the plague.


    As for the question of the inhabitability of Constantinople, I cannot answer you. This is not only a military issue, it also involves politics. "


    Constantinople is not suitable for staying. This principle also knows that Perlisier has a plague outbreak and is definitely not suitable for staying.


    But the consequences of abandoning Constantinople were too serious. At least he was not enough as an expeditionary commander, and he didn''t even have a say on this issue.


    Ambrovaz replied: "Well then, Your Excellency Commander. I can only say that I did my best, the final result cannot be guaranteed!"


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 Chapter 248： Cooking oil

    After the news of the plague in Constantinople was confirmed, Perisier didn''t dare to neglect and immediately reported to the Paris government.


    Versailles Palace


    Napoleon III was in a very bad mood. The news of the plague in the Crimean Peninsula had just returned. Constantinople also followed the outbreak of the plague.


    Where did the virus come from, Napoleon III had no interest in knowing, and now his headache is what to do next.


    Fortunately, the Crimean Peninsula says that with such a large area, the epidemic area can be dispersed and isolated to control the spread of the epidemic.


    Constantinople now has a large slap area, the population density is so high, and street fighting with the Russians is still needed. How can this epidemic be controlled?


    Secretary of the Army Arnault said, "His Majesty, Constantinople has a plague, and the situation on the frontline is probably worse.


    At this time, adding troops meant pushing the boys into the fire pit. The heroic French soldiers can defeat the Russians, but the plague can only be resolved by God. "


    Since the outbreak of the Battle of Constantinople, the French army has been increasing its troops almost every month, and it can not be considered as increasing troops. It is mainly to supplement the front line''s strength consumption, and by the way replace some disabled troops.


    In this respect, Napoleon III did a good job and did not use a unit to his death. Even if it is clear of dissidents, most of them are looking for excuses to move away from their posts.


    Now that the war is over, the Paris government has long wanted to stop, but because of political factors, Napoleon III could not compromise.


    Now Arnold is vaguely reminding Napoleon III to either find an excuse to abandon Constantinople or organize more troops to fight the Russians. In short, he cannot continue to use fueling tactics.


    Napoleon III, who was highly politically sensitive, immediately came to his senses, and even thought of more, eagerly saying:


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately negotiated with the Ottoman Empire to let them abandon Constantinople, and we will protect their interests in other regions in return.


    You can join the British to put pressure together. At this time, I believe that the London government will make a wise choice.


    Putting out the news of the negotiations, we said that we would take this Holy City back for the Christian world and contact the Catholic Church to help build momentum.


    Order Perissier on the front, no matter what he does, I must also infect the Russians with the plague! "


    In this era, science has not been deeply rooted in people''s hearts. If no action is taken and the Russians seize the opportunity to launch a political offensive, the consequences will be difficult to control.


    If the plague only broke out in the coalition forces, but the Russians were fine, the subsequent wars would not need to be fought, and the British and French governments would be finished by political means alone.


    The sentence "God wants to punish the traitors who help the heathen", it is estimated that the morale of the frontline army will soon collapse. Whether they are Protestants or Catholics, they believe in God.


    Constantinople is the Holy Land of the Christian world, which gives this city a strong religious color. Religiously, no one likes to help the Ottoman Empire.


    If the people in the country were to know that the government was punished by God for helping the pagans, would the consequences be considered?


    Napoleon III did not dare to test the devotion of the French people. Compared with this terrible consequence, the importance of the ally of the Ottoman Empire was not worth mentioning.


    Friends of the dead do not die, and in order to weather the possible political storm, the interests of the Ottoman Empire can only be sacrificed.


    ...


    Facts have proved that Napoleon III was completely concerned about the plague. God did not let it go, because it was an indiscriminate attack, and the Russians were not spared.


    It may be because the bears are physically strong, and the casualties caused by the plague are not as serious as those of the coalition forces. Water and soil are also an important reason.


    Accompanying the plague, dysentery was actually present, but the symptoms seemed similar, and the coalition forces had not yet found the difference between the two diseases.


    The commanders of the Russian army in the Balkans and the expeditionary forces gathered together, all pale.


    Menshkov asked with great concern: "Are you sure the plague?"


    A middle-aged medic replied solemnly: "Her commander, the news has been confirmed. As of now, we have more than 5,000 soldiers with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, which is beyond the scope of a normal cold."


    "Her commander, according to the captives we have captured, the French army in the city also fell ill." Waiting for the name of Menshkov, a middle-aged officer added


    Without much hesitation, Menshkov made the decision: "Order the troops to do a good job in epidemic prevention and the offense cannot be stopped. Our situation is bad. The French army in the city will only get worse.


    For the plague problem, I will ask St. Petersburg for help and send a lot of medical staff in the country. This plague is also an opportunity. I don''t believe that the French can survive it! "


    The tense Menshkov on his face was relieved deep down. Now that the plague has erupted, the good life of the French is over.


    The reason is very simple. The greater the population density, the more conducive to the spread of the plague. In this case, the losses inside the city must be greater than outside the city.


    How many people have died in Constantinople since the war hit now, 100,000 or 200,000? Or maybe 300,000, 400,000 or even more?


    Did these corpses get processed in time? Perhaps the majority of the French dealt with it, but even the remaining one percent leaked the net, which were thousands of corpses. Did the rats in Constantinople see the fat?


    The rotten body and the breeding of insects and ants are the best assistants to spread the virus. Even without a foreign virus, Constantinople itself has the potential for an outbreak.


    ...


    Vienna


    After receiving the news of the epidemic in Constantinople, Franz held a meeting for the first time to let the Ministry of Health preside over the epidemic prevention work.


    Despite the history of this plague, which did not spread widely, mainly in the Crimean outbreak, Austria only slightly affected.


    The situation is clearly different now. Since the plague broke out in Constantinople, can the Balkan Peninsula be spared? The Balkans have suffered, will Austria not be affected?


    After the epidemic prevention work was completed, Franz continued to consider the impact of the plague.


    "The plague broke out. The French can''t keep Constantinople. What will happen to the international situation next? What''s your opinion?"


    Metternich reminded: "Your Majesty, from the current situation, the mortality rate of this plague is not too high. If the epidemic is controlled, the French will still be able to hold Constantinople."


    Franz Haha smiled, and then asked, "Marshal, how long have the Russians cut off the water in Constantinople?"


    Marshal Radsky replied: "Your Majesty, it''s almost sixteen months. But there are ports connected to Constantinople, they still have enough fresh water to supplement, and there is no shortage of water in the city now."


    Constantinople lacks groundwater due to geological reasons, and although there are water storage facilities in the city, this cannot supply so many people for consumption.


    Franz shook his head and said, "With so many people in Constantinople, daily water consumption is not a small figure.


    After being cut off by the Russians for such a long time, we can boldly judge that the reserves of water in the city have dried up.


    Now they rely on ships to transport fresh water to meet the water needs of hundreds of thousands of people in the city.


    With so many people, the fresh water consumed every day is not a small number, which requires a large number of ships to transport.


    How many transport ships are active in Constantinople? How much fresh water can be supplied after the various materials have been transported?


    British and French bureaucrats will at most guarantee the basic living water for these people.


    If the fresh water supply is inadequate during normal times, you can also insist on it. The big problem is not to take a bath, wash your face, or wash your hands for a while.


    The situation is different now. How can the French army prevent the epidemic without sufficient fresh water supply? Basic health conditions cannot be improved. How can virus transmission be curbed? "


    Because of the epidemic prevention meeting, everyone made up for a while. Some were proposed by officials of the Austrian Ministry of Health, and some were supplemented by memory.


    Now everyone knows the importance of hygiene. At the critical moment of this outbreak, the French army in the city didn''t find them because there was not enough fresh water.


    Even the Russians outside are equally unhygienic, but there is no shortage of water, and there is always a bath once in a while, right?


    The French soldiers in the city did not know how long it took to have such an opportunity, or that there was no chance at all.


    Whether or not the French noticed this issue, they were powerless.


    Because this gap is not a little bit small, it just meets the needs of survival. A small basin of water per day is enough. If you improve sanitary conditions, this consumption will increase many times.


    In a short time, where did they go to find so many water boats?


    It consumes tens of thousands of tons of fresh water every day. It is estimated that all British and French ships in the Mediterranean will be transferred to meet their logistical supply.


    Felix thought for a while and said, "Sir, if the French cannot solve the plague problem, we can prepare to mediate the war.


    Once the Russians won Constantinople, the war would not go on.


    The Russians'' finances are in crisis. If it were not for the special status of Constantinople, I am afraid they would have compromised.


    Now that the Russians have occupied Bulgaria, and let them occupy Constantinople, it will become more difficult to control in the future. It is better to contain it. "


    Metternich objected: "Prime Minister, it is too late to contain the Russians at this time. Unless we can tear up the Russian-Olympic Treaty, we must support them in future negotiations.


    With diplomatic support, as long as Constantinople is occupied by the Russians, I don''t think Britain and France have the ability to force the Tsarist government to spit it out.


    Don''t forget that for us at this time, maintaining the Russian-Olympic alliance is more important than curbing the Russians. We cannot oppose the Russian annexation of Constantinople.


    Since we can''t control it, why do we still have to be this wicked man?


    It''s better to push one more, so that the Russians will continue to attract the firepower of Britain and France in the front and deepen their contradictions. "


    "Push it," Franz was very interested in this proposal. To control the Black Sea Fleet, it is not just a single Constantinople. This requires control of both the Balkans and Asia Minor.


    Will the Russians still be able to fight? Obviously it does not exist, even if the tsarist government desperately wants to stop, Constantinople must stop.


    In case Britain and France are in a hurry, there is a possibility that they may be pushed back. The traffic of the Russian Empire restricted their ability to invest.


    In the Balkans, even with the support of Austria, the Russians can only exert at most seven or eight points of their national strength. What do they fight with Britain and France?


    Now the Russians have the upper hand, but Britain and France have not responded, and they pit their teammates on the battlefield.


    Once the Russians put too much pressure on them, the two countries let go of their contradiction and sincere cooperation, and another situation on the battlefield.


    It doesn''t matter if the Russians don''t survive, and Franz doesn''t want the Tsar government to really control the Black Sea fleet.


    The Mediterranean is too small. The four countries, Britain and France, are inadequate and have no extra benefits to the Russians.


    But it does not prevent the Russians from having ambitions. After all, Constantinople has taken it down, and the Mediterranean is one step closer.


    As long as the Russians have ambitions, they cannot compromise with Britain and France. The three nations of Britain, France, and Russia confronted each other, and Austria was safe.


    Bismarck designed it this way in history. As a result, William II ¡¯s diplomatic play collapsed, and France and Russia formed an alliance, which was a natural tragedy as a sandwich cookie.


    "The Russian-Austrian alliance cannot be undermined. The containment of the Russians can be done by Britain and France. As allies, we must not betray our faith!"


    Franz showed his attitude directly. He doesn''t want to send out the wrong political signal, so that high-level governments mistakenly believe that Austria has obtained the desired benefits, and he can abandon the Russians.


    From the national interest point of view, this kind of betrayal is very normal. Now that it is closer to Britain and France to help Austria''s overseas colony, it seems more in line with national interests.


    But considering strategic security, things are different. Compared to the unstable French government and the ambitious Prussian kingdom that wants to counterattack, Franz feels that it is more reliable to ally with the Russians.


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 Chapter 249： Take what you need

    "One died here!"


    "Get rid of the body and arrange cremation as soon as possible!"


    ...


    In the shouting, they also revealed numbness and despair. Every day, a large number of people die, and everyone will be numb if they die too much.


    Different from the death of the wounded before, this time is a plague. Even the medical staff was not immune to the plague. Even a major general in the French army entered the crematorium.


    Security? Unfortunately, the protective measures of this era are very primitive and basic disinfection is impossible.


    From the corner of the quarantine zone, there were wailing wailings from time to time. This is already the Jedi that everyone is afraid of. Medical staff come here every day, just hurriedly distribute the medicine and leave quickly.


    Check the condition? This does not exist. How many doctors are there in the French army?


    Moreover, there is no effective medicine at all for the plague. The medicines used now give patients a comforting effect, which is more effective than the actual treatment.


    The soldiers responsible for the distribution were even more unaware of it. They put food at the door, sipped it, and then quickly left.


    "Adolf, do you still live?"


    "No problem. Thank you Alfonso. I feel better. I should survive this time."


    "Have a good rest. It''s okay when you pass it."


    Such a conversation, Alfonso would say many times a day. As the earliest plague-infected, Alfonso was lucky to survive.


    By convention, a wave of plague had escaped, and God would not summon him again in a short time, and then he had to stay as a caregiver.


    According to the doctor, he also needs to stay in the hospital to continue to observe and treat to ensure that he can be discharged without fail.


    In fact, just let him stay and work hard, such as taking care of patients, distributing food to them, or handling corpses. The work that everyone feared fell upon him.


    For the sake of the extra salary, Alfonso took over the job that everyone feared.


    Alfonso was a veteran. It was the first French army to enter the Balkans. He came with him and half of them had fallen.


    The dead, for the veterans on the battlefield, have long been fearless. More people die every day on the battlefield, and flesh and blood are common.


    It seemed to him easier to come here to help than on the battlefield. Only need to look after more than 30 patients a day, and then free people.


    After staying for a long time, Alfonso found that it was far less terrible than outsiders imagined. He stayed here for more than a month, and died a total of five and recovered seven.


    ...


    The Ambroise of Constantinople''s French headquarters brought bad news.


    "Her commander, the Russian attack has failed our epidemic prevention work, and the spread of the plague is inevitable!"


    This news did not exceed the expectations of the French commander Perissier. The plague broke out, and the Russians would certainly not give up this opportunity.


    In addition to the French army in Constantinople, there were also citizens who remained. The Ottoman Empire was their ally, and it was impossible for Perisier to drive all the people of Constantinople out of the city.


    The denser the population, the more difficult it is to control the plague. Coupled with the Russian offensive, it is even worse.


    Perisier asked calmly, "Speak about the plague situation in the city?"


    Ambroise said sadly: "The plague may have come from cholera in London not long ago, and a plague has also occurred on the Crimean side. The symptoms are similar to ours.


    It is just strange that the epidemic outbreak in Constantinople is much stronger than in other regions. We initially judged that it was transmitted by mosquitoes, flies, and other insects.


    Mortality in the plague can only be considered as average, young and strong can resist the past, the mortality rate will not exceed 15%, and the elderly and the weaker will have a much higher mortality rate.


    The most serious thing is the wounded. Once infected with the plague, they are basically dead. "


    Perissier could only greet the British once in his heart. The cholera outbreak in London was not serious. The epidemic was quickly brought under control and did not spread. Instead, they suffered.


    ...


    London


    Foreign Minister Thomas solemnly said, "The Prime Minister, just now, has heard that the French army in Constantinople has not been able to control the plague and has now spread.


    Last night, the Austrian ambassador to France, met by Napoleon III at the Palace of Versailles, talked for more than two hours.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs analyzed that this secret talk may be related to the Near East War. The change in Constantinople deprived the French of this war.


    It is possible for the Paris government to end the war unilaterally with the Russians, and now they send the signal to the Russians through the Austrians.


    According to the information we have gathered, the Austrian Minister in London has also been very active recently, and has frequently contacted domestic leaders and faction leaders. The Vienna government seems to be willing to mediate this war. "


    After a moment of contemplation, George Hamilton-Gordon asked, "It is not surprising that the French intended to end this war.


    Why did the Foreign Ministry judge the Austrians want to mediate this war? From a standpoint of interest, the longer this war lasts, the better it is for Austria. "


    International political interests will always be the decisive factor. The continuation of the Near East War will not only consume the power of Britain, France, and Russia, but Austria will also make a fortune in war.


    From the perspective of interests, the Vienna government has no reason to let the three countries end the war ahead of schedule.


    Thomas responded with confidence: "The Austrians don''t want us to really win the game. Although the Vienna system collapsed, the Austrian government did not give up the European balance strategy.


    Whether the Russians win or we win, Austria''s transcendental status no longer exists, and a new round of international struggle is bound to erupt.


    The war in the Near East continued, and while it was in Austria''s interest, the end result was uncontrollable.


    In the Near East War, Austria has already obtained too many benefits, and it is urgent to digest them. Metternich''s style has always been to seek stability, and it is normal to accept it now. "


    Prime Minister Henry nodded. Compared with the national strategy, some economic benefits are not worth mentioning. Sandwiched between France and Russia, the Austrian government does not want to implement the policy of continental balance.


    "What plans do you have?" Asked Prime Minister Henry


    Thomas replied, "His Prime Minister, the war in the Near East has now come, and our plan to contain the Russians has failed.


    Continuing, apart from increasing casualties, has no practical significance.


    Our advantage is to go to land and desperately with the Russians at sea, only the idiots of the predecessor can come out.


    In the future, our strategy will still provoke the contradictions between Russia, France, Russia, Austria, and Russia and Russia. The reason is that the forces of European countries will restrain the Russians. We just have to block the Russians at sea. "


    War is always a lesson to learn. The Near East War allowed the London government to conclude that it was idiotic to run on land and fight the Russians.


    Take your own short, attack the enemy.


    It would suffice for this to happen once, and they would not make the second mistake again.


    ...


    Vienna


    Looking at the map of the Balkans, Franz was dazed.


    It looks like this time, if the Russians annexed these areas, it would not only be a headache for Britain and France, but Austria would also be in trouble.


    Don''t look at the government meeting. Franz has repeatedly emphasized the importance of the Russian-Australian alliance. It is only a political need. It is a matter of secret stumbling. He did not do less.


    For example, Franz is now considering how to restrict the Russians. To attract the attention of Britain and France, the Russians who occupied Constantinople were sufficient.


    The area of ??Istanbul is also very wealthy, with the exception of Constantinople, which houses most of the Ottoman industry.


    Even if it is because of the heavy losses in the war, as long as the foundation is there, it won''t take long to recover.


    If all fell into the hands of the Russians, after Alexander II completed the serfdom reform, the fur bear would be too powerful.


    The maid whispered, "Sir, Mr. Metternich is here."


    Franz said lightly, "Please come in."


    ...


    Metternich reminded: "His Majesty, the Ottoman Empire did not have the ability to stop the expansion of the Russians. According to the current situation, it will not be long before the Russians can annex the Balkans.


    In this case, we do not have to fight against the Russians. The larger the territory they annexed, the more vigilant the European nations will become, and if they are not good, they will become European public enemies.


    If the Tsarist government can''t handle all this, Emperor Napoleon is their lesson learned, and we need not worry too much. "


    Franz pointed to the map of the Balkans and said, "You see, this is the scope of control of all countries. According to the Russian-Olympic Treaty, our territory has been obtained.


    In the remaining areas, in addition to Bulgaria being controlled by the Russians, the Principality of Montenegro was also driven back to its hometown by the coalition forces, and other areas were in the hands of the coalition forces.


    If nothing else, these areas will be handed over to the Ottoman Empire after the war, but we all know that as long as Constantinople falls, the Sudanese government will not have the power to control these areas.


    The Russians wanted to annex these areas with almost no difficulty. Because of the covenant, we cannot intervene.


    Once the Russians are in control of these areas, our pressure on the Balkans will increase. Wouldn''t it be better if they changed their owners to block the Russians? "


    Metternich asked in wonder: "Your Majesty, are you going to hand over these sites to the French?"


    Franz explained: "It''s not that I want to give these areas to the French, but that Napoleon III needs to take down these sites and give the Chinese people an account.


    After fighting for two or three years, hundreds of thousands of people were killed, and a large amount of military expenditure was spent. In the end, nothing was gained. The proud French people could bear it?


    Constantinople is still in the hands of the French. As long as they do not let go, the Russians will not be able to take it so easily.


    The Tsarist government does not want to fight anymore. They just need to occupy Constantinople and give the domestic people an account.


    Would it be more in our interest if everyone contacted secretly and let France and Russia each take what they needed? "


    After pondering for a while, Metternich said, "My Majesty, I cannot answer this question for you. If we push forward, the possibility of a secret deal between France and Russia is indeed very high.


    But where is our interest? After this battle, the Russians will not provoke war on the Balkans for at least a decade.


    Introducing the French to check and balance the Russians is only an ideal state. It is more likely that France and Russia will ease relations and even further alliance. "


    Franz nodded and said, "Yes, theoretically there is no conflict of core interests between France and Russia. As long as there is a common enemy, the possibility of an alliance between the two countries is very high.


    But in the current international situation, who is eligible to become the common enemy of France and Russia?


    Everyone in this answer knows that there will be no other choice than the British, and the London government will not watch this happen.


    In case of misoperation by the London government, it is a big deal for us to join this alliance. "


    ...


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 Chapter 250： stable

    On September 1, 1854, in the midst of a killing, Constantinople fell. The Russians realized their long-awaited centuries. The Russian Empire boiled and the European continent collectively lost its voice.


    The day after the Battle of Constantinople ended, the New Holy Roman Empire issued a diplomatic note to the belligerents and announced the high-profile mediation of the war.


    This responsible international attitude was immediately unanimously praised by France and Russia, and lasted for more than two years in the Near East War, and finally the dawn of peace appeared.


    The eyes of the world are on-London. The Ottoman Empire and the Principality of Montenegro have been ignored by everyone, and weak countries are better off without diplomacy.


    At 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Henry threw out the water glass in his hands, and Constantinople was so defiant, shouldn''t the water be too obvious?


    As long as a week ago, the Russians stopped the offensive, and the French began to evacuate the wounded and sick from the city. There seemed nothing wrong with stopping the offensive when the plague broke out.


    Two days ago, the French envoy vowed to assure him that he would swear to guard Constantinople. 120,000 French troops would be enough to block any Russian offensive.


    Then, last night, he received news of Constantinople''s fall. The 120,000 French army opened in a group and broke out in the case of Constantinople''s fall. On the same day, he defeated the Russian army guarded by Tiki. Elda.


    Prime Minister Henry would like to say: Do n¡¯t be too obvious about cheating. It ¡¯s really hard for me to do this!


    Foreign Minister Thomas said pale: "You, the French have ended this battle unilaterally, we must act now, or we will be passive!"


    It''s not "it''s going to be passive," it''s already passive. No matter what agreement France and Russia have reached, it is very bad for the British Empire.


    Once the two nations formed an alliance, the Europeans ¡¯painstaking strategy of continental balance broke. In this era, no allied allies exist.


    Secretary of the Army Stanley said solemnly: "The French have already withdrawn, and even sold Constantinople to the Russians. We can no longer fight this war."


    The London government has not wanted to fight for a long time, but it is not so simple to withdraw from the war. A political opponent is not good enough to grasp the handle, and is happy.


    Stanley is the most worried. In case the French sell their teammates a little bit, it is possible that the frontline British troops will be swallowed up by the Russians.


    Considering the grievances between Britain and France, this situation is not impossible. If this happens, it is estimated that all European countries will be happy to see it happen.


    After hesitating for a moment, the Prime Minister Henry made a decision: "The situation is unknown, we can only adapt to the situation and accept the Austrian mediation first, and then let the rest be resolved by diplomatic means!


    The focus of the next work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to find a way to isolate the Russians. It is absolutely impossible for France and Russia to form an alliance, otherwise the situation will be completely out of control. "


    Suffer? Who hasn''t suffered in international politics? Those who just want to take advantage and cannot afford to lose money are not suitable for playing politics.


    Lost here today, and find ways to make up tomorrow. Neng Qu Neng Sheng is the basic quality of a politician. A momentary defeat will not scare the British.


    Following the statement of the London government, the Vienna Peace Conference was put on the agenda, and after everyone''s consultation, it was finally decided to formally hold on September 21.


    History has changed. The Russians on the battlefield did not lose, but instead prevailed. It was naturally impossible to hold a conference in Paris. The Tsarist government also had to face it.


    ...


    The port of Conakry, Guinea, the later port of West Africa, is still a barren land.


    Because of the existence of natural ports, it was fortunate to become one of the strongholds for Austria to colonize Africa, and entered the age of civilization in advance.


    Now it seems to be a large construction site. According to the plan of the Vienna government, the first step to colonize Africa-building a city.


    No, it can''t be considered a city, but it should be a small town. It is planned that 8,000 migrants will be accommodated here, plus an Austrian infantry battalion.


    Then, with the town as the core, it gradually expanded around until it completely occupied the coastal plain.


    Port of Conakry is now not called Conakry, but a unique Austrian name-New Brook.


    This is just the beginning. If the colonization plan goes well, many future Austrian city names will appear here.


    Colonel Stephen, the city''s part-time commander of the garrison, looked at the report in his hand and shook his head helplessly. The new Brooke just starting was lacking.


    Especially for lack of people, there are plans to resettle 8,000 resettlers. So far, only 1,200 people have arrived. In less than two months, 56 people have died for various reasons, and 37 people are lying in bed.


    This mortality rate is only slightly lower than the plague. If this situation continues, the average life expectancy of new immigrants will probably not exceed 35 years.


    Lieutenant Colonel Stephen asked, "Why can the next immigrants arrive?"


    Assistant Gold replied sharply: "I don''t know!"


    The African colony is different from its native land. When it comes to communication here, it can only rely on ships. If it were not for the monthly supplies, they would have thought that they had been abandoned.


    Of course, in order to maintain contact between the colonies, Stephen also has a few boats in his hand that can communicate with other strongholds.


    Within the coastline of Guinea more than 300 kilometers, the Austrian government established three colonial sites, where the first colonists were located.


    Drawing on the successful experience of colonization in various countries, the Austrian colonial army only stayed in the coastal areas, and going deeper into the inland areas was the future.


    Several indigenous tribes in the plains have been cleared and, for security reasons, even the captives have been disposed of to the Portuguese.


    The slave trade in this era is still rampant. The United States is the world''s largest slave buyer. In recent years, nearly half of the growth in the US population has been contributed by the purchase of slaves.


    The slave market is still in short supply. After all, the African continent in this era is not a good place, and poisonous beasts are infested.


    Just look at the death rate of the immigrants. Now it is just staying at the base to build a home. If you want to go deeper in the inland areas, this death rate will increase significantly.


    Colonel Stephen said casually: "I don''t know, wouldn''t you ask?"


    Just now, Colonel Stephen realized that he had done something stupid. This is a colony, not a domestic one. If you want to connect directly with the country, wait for decades!


    Wired telegrams have only spread to cities in China, and rural towns have not been covered, let alone the African continent?


    Submarine cable laying technology has appeared, but considering the high cost, the current African colony is obviously not worth the cost of the Austrian government.


    "I didn''t say it!" Colonel Stephen added in time.


    Gold said seriously, "Mr. Colonel, I don''t think I can continue to wait this way. If you don''t want to be overtaken by other strongholds, you must take more positive measures now.


    Since there is a lack of labor, we will do it. You see, it''s been more than two months. We are still standing still. There is no colonizer in the world that is more secure than us.


    Is it really necessary to wait for the enemy to come over before we can counterattack passively? If we learn from our Portuguese counterparts, even if no precious minerals are found, we must find a way to get back to the original.


    If we are at the current pace, I very much doubt that we will be able to recover the cost of colonization within a hundred years. Don''t say that due to merit, our graves are covered with grass. "


    Unlike Stephen, who came from a military background, Gordes, who took the initiative to participate in colonial activities, was not the master of peace.


    He originally came to the colony to make a fortune, but now he is building a stronghold here every day. The town has begun to take shape, but he has not seen the shadow of being rich.


    The plains in the coastal areas are really good. If it is Austrian, it is enough to make people rush. Unfortunately, this is the African continent, and the least valuable is land.


    According to Austrian colonial regulations, any Austrian citizen has the right to reclaim these lands, and whoever opens the farm belongs to who owns it, provided that once the property rights are confirmed, desertion is prohibited.


    It is difficult to get rich by farming in the country. Gordon does not think that he can still start farming here. These lands are mainly used for resettlement.


    The best way to get rich in the colony is to find mines, especially gold and silver mines, and it is the easiest way to get rich.


    As the first colonists, they found that the minerals were reported to the colonial government, and they could get dividends after the mineral development, or they could sell them directly to the government to get a large amount of cash.


    Lieutenant Colonel Stephen shook his head and said, "Gold is patient. The mood of immigrants is still unstable, and we need to look at it.


    This situation will change when the first grain crops are harvested, and then it is time for us to initiate expansion.


    Now, if you have time, you can organize young people in immigrants for simple training. These people are not good, and using them as cannon fodder can''t be more appropriate.


    Here''s a piece of advice for you. The African continent is not a good place. The dangers of inland areas are far less than those of coastal areas.


    Here are many opportunities for the colony to make a fortune, but there is only one prerequisite, and you must have a life flower! "


    One word is-stable. As soon as the colonial plan was launched, the Austrian government was not prepared to see a return in the first year, which was very unrealistic.


    The South African colonies pioneered by the British are not profitable now. Why can Guinea recover its costs in the short term?


    If the colonies were so easy to make a fortune, it would have been overcrowded. Don''t underestimate the enthusiasm of the European people in this era.


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 Chapter 251： convince

    After successfully opening the Guinean colony, the pace of Austrian colonization did not stop, and it turned its attention to the Congo region.


    Anyway, this year, there is no land everywhere, and whoever takes it will belong to whom Franz naturally will not be polite.


    By October 1854, Austria had successively opened 13 colonial strongholds on the African continent, sending more than 40,000 immigrants to the colonies.


    ...


    Franz asked puzzled: "Prime Minister, why stop sending immigrants to the colony?"


    You know, according to Austria''s original plan, but all refugees had to be transported through, and now this is less than one-tenth completed.


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "Your Majesty, the plague in the Balkans has spread. If immigration is urgently needed, I am afraid it will bring the plague to the colonies.


    Although we have tried to recruit doctors, the colonial medical facilities are still not optimistic, and once the plague spreads, the consequences will be unimaginable. "


    Franz shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, you worry too much. There are only a few people in the colony, and even if a plague erupts, it is very easy to spread and isolate.


    Moreover, winter is about to come, and the plague should end, even if it is brought to the African continent, the situation will not be too serious.


    From the information we gathered, the death rate of Russian soldiers after the plague was only seven or eight points, which is not as high as the natural death rate of African colonies.


    The war in the Balkans is coming to an end. By then, most of these refugees will choose to return home. In the future, it will be difficult for us to want to emigrate. "


    This is not an exaggeration. The mortality rate of immigrants to the African continent in this era is so abnormal that it usually dies a lot on the road.


    Is it low to leave refugees in the Balkans? the answer is negative!


    In fact, they will only have a higher mortality rate if they stay in the Balkans.


    Without sufficient benefits, the Austrian government cannot spend a great deal of relief to the refugees, and the Ottoman Empire is even less likely to rescue the refugees. Can we still expect the French to be the Virgin?


    In this era, everyone is working hard for their own food. Relieving millions of refugees in the Balkans will consume a lot of financial and material resources. Who does not have enough interests?


    Without adequate relief, these refugees will become rogues, and then go to more scourges and turn more people into refugees.


    Before the twentieth century, human productivity was limited, and there were only two ways to deal with the refugee wave: relief or killing.


    Most of the time, it was solved by killing, and the feudal dynasty could not provide relief at all. There is no right or wrong of good and evil, everyone is for survival. If there is not enough food, then we can only feed on the weak.


    The African colonial movement in Austria was very cautious, sending about 5,000 to 8,000 migrants at a time, and then scattered across a dozen settlements. It''s not that we don''t want more, but that food restricts the number of migrants.


    If it is just to send people over, then organizing one hundred and eighty cargo ships at a time can easily send away tens of thousands of people, then logistics becomes a big problem.


    The development of the African continent is limited, and local indigenous tribes are too lazy to plant land and rely entirely on natural resources to survive. The first settlers to Africa also survived on local natural resources.


    Obviously, this is only suitable for the colonial activities of a few people. There were thousands of people in a colonial stronghold. It was not that Franz had no population. Most of them were still worried about accidents. The logistics of the colonial stronghold was cut off.


    When the number is small, they can also take risks and get enough food from the local area to survive. Once the population is too large, it will not work.


    The Prime Minister Felix went on to explain: "Your Majesty, our immigration speed is already very fast. As far as the number of immigrants is concerned, not even the British, but even the British, have emigrated to the African continent.


    There is not enough output to support the migrants, and there is not enough returns in the short term. If precious mineral resources cannot be found, these areas will bring heavy pressure on finances in the future. "


    If you don''t know the local resources, Franz will naturally worry about this problem, but this reason obviously cannot be used.


    It is even more impossible to go it alone. Without the cooperation of high-level government, it will eventually become a colony of the emperor alone. The final result is obviously tragic.


    Franz said calmly: "Then, we have to find a solution to this problem. Our colonial strongholds are all in the coastal areas. Send them a batch of fishing boats to teach immigrants to fish.


    With so much fertile land around, just planting a little bit is enough to feed themselves. As long as the initial period has passed, the food problem can be gradually solved.


    The colonies do not support lazy people. If they do n¡¯t want to do anything, they can organize as cannon fodder, whether they are sent to fight local indigenous tribes or to explore the interior.


    With the food problem resolved, the pressure on the back is not great. After the colony has stabilized, we can explore the local mines. As long as one or two strongholds have harvested, we can recover the cost.


    These colonial strongholds can also provide logistical supplies to overseas merchant ships and earn some expenses to subsidize administrative expenses.


    If you ca n¡¯t find minerals, go logging. I do n¡¯t think there are even local timber resources. Whether it ¡¯s growing food, cash crops, or raising livestock in the plains, it ¡¯s still possible to keep the colony running. "


    This is not that Franz is bragging. Farming and animal husbandry cannot make a family rich, but self-sufficiency is still possible.


    This industrialized operation will not make much money, but it will definitely not lose money. One of the main reasons for the loss of colonies in history is that there were not enough immigrants.


    The number of immigrants is insufficient to effectively develop the local natural resources, the development of basic industries cannot be achieved, and the colonial government cannot obtain sufficient taxes, and the loss is normal.


    Prime Minister Felix reminded: "Your Majesty, these all require a lot of investment. Now we have invested millions of dongs in the colonial cause. To achieve the balance of payments in these areas, this investment will exceed tens of millions of dongs."


    Franz replied with a smile: "Of course, I know exactly what this is doing. With the investment of tens of millions of dongs, Guinea and the Congo region are completely under our control.


    For a large area of ??land, I plant coffee, palm, cotton, cocoa, rubber, tobacco, and tea, and I can earn millions of dongs a year.


    We haven''t calculated the mineral resources yet. We will never be so unlucky. What will we gain?


    This account is very good. Colonial powers such as Britain and France did not do this, not because they did not want to do it, but because they did not have enough immigrants.


    There are still four or five million refugees in Dalmatia, waiting to be resettled there.


    We can first work for the workers, leave them there to improve local transportation, and then slowly migrate them to African colonies.


    Everything is difficult at the beginning, as long as the first stage of investment is completed, the harvest period is behind. If the government has insufficient financial resources, it can raise funds from the private sector.


    Colonies are different from homeland, and do not require the government to directly participate in the management, so do these businesses to private companies.


    I''m even thinking about whether to allow individuals to participate in the colonial cause and encourage nobles to open colonies overseas. "


    Prime Minister Felix was persuaded that the colonial cause was different from the others, as long as the cost could be recovered, the government would have made it.


    In the management of the colonies, it may not have earned a lot of benefits, but it can provide sufficient industrial raw materials for domestic industries, and the newly opened markets have promoted the development of domestic industry and commerce.


    Another advantage of the colonies was to reduce the outflow of indigenous people. This situation is not yet obvious, and it will only become more serious in the future after the completion of industrialization.


    Especially after the outbreak of the economic crisis, no job was found in the country, and people were forced to emigrate overseas as a result of their livelihood. At this time, the role of the colonies came out.


    As long as the development is OK, the government can guide it a lot, and it can attract a large number of immigrants to avoid the outflow of population.


    Now the number of expatriate immigrants in the German region can be quite large. It doesn''t need to be as long as one-third, or even one-fifth, has been fled to the Austrian colony, and the African continent is not afraid of any enemy challenge.


    In order to retain these immigrants, the development of the local economy is also inevitable. Without a sustainable development of the basic industry, it is obviously impossible to attract people to settle.


    With many people and strong power, as long as the population of the Austrian African colonies is sufficient, Austria will have an advantage in the new round of African colonization and partitioning.


    This advantage will be directly reflected in the domestic economic development in the future and promote the development of domestic industry and commerce.


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 Chapter 252： Vienna peace conference

    Time passed quickly, and the high-profile Vienna peace talks began. Of course, the protagonists are three parties, namely, Britain, France, and Russia. The supporting actors are more numerous, and European countries have sent representatives.


    I don''t know when this started, as long as there was a major event in continental Europe, no matter whether it was related to themselves or not, everyone loved to run over to make fun.


    The name is so beautiful: care about international politics. In Franz''s view, this is to brush the sense of existence and attract the attention of the great powers.


    Don''t look at these small countries, they don''t have much voice, just think that their attitude is not important. In fact, when the big powers are deadlocked, the position of these small powers determines the final result.


    There are no superpowers on the European continent, and the power gaps between the major powers are not very different. No country can really use one enemy to another, let alone conquer all countries.


    It''s not that whoever is better than the other will definitely take the other side. If a war breaks out, it is more likely that they will lose both.


    The facts of the Near East War have told everyone that modern warfare requires high costs, and the ultimate benefits and payouts are often not proportional.


    In the face of cruel reality, everyone''s ideas have changed, and governments of all countries are trying to avoid the outbreak of war with big countries as much as possible.


    In this context, all parties came to the Vienna Conference with sincerity.


    The British wanted to withdraw from the Near East War as soon as possible and join the colonial expansion movement, because their colonization speed was delayed because of the war.


    The French were no exception. Napoleon III was influenced by the British colonial movement and was very interested in opening overseas colonies.


    In addition to curbing the expansion of the Russians in the Near East War, it will not bring any benefits to France in essence. Now it is Britain and Russia who are fighting for world hegemony. They need not continue to die.


    The Russians wanted to end the war the most. Constantinople got it. Although it was obtained through a secret trade, Nicholas I didn''t care.


    Political and religious interests are all in hand. If the war continues, there will be no good except for worsening the financial situation of the Russian Empire.


    The Russian empire is now strong and strong. Apart from being superficially strong, the internal conflict has long been contradictory, and the Tsarist government urgently needs to recuperate.


    Not to mention the Ottoman Empire, the rule of the Sudanese government has been shaky, and it will be enough for them to fight the national uprising in the country.


    The Principality of Montenegro has no right to speak. Even if they fight very bravely, causing a lot of casualties to the British, they still cannot give them a right to speak.


    ...


    Inside the St. Stephan Cathedral in Vienna, the host of the meeting, Metternich, said solemnly, "Welcome everyone to Vienna. Today''s meeting, we are convened for world peace.


    Throughout human history, there have been too many wars. These wars often bring disasters. In fact, many of these wars can be avoided. As long as everyone strengthens exchanges and communication, many misunderstandings no longer exist.


    ... "


    Metternich is a pacifist, which is recognized throughout Europe. It is also the habit of the "European Prime Minister" to hold high the banner of peace.


    Politicians know how to frame, and representatives from various countries start to show, at this moment as if everyone is a pacifist.


    When everyone was finished pretending, the reporters were invited out, and the negotiations officially started, and a harmonious atmosphere was missing.


    As the younger brother of the Ottoman Empire, Ade, took the lead in accusing the Russians of atrocities:


    "This war was entirely provoked by the Russian Empire. They should be fully responsible for this war ..."


    After waiting for Adelaide to speak, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vossel confronted each other: "Please pay attention to your words, Your Excellency, we are just regaining our lost ground.


    Constantinople is the Holy Land of the Christian world. You cannot be the master of this place because you have been invaded for hundreds of years.


    Throughout, you are the invaders. We have just completed what the Crusades did not complete. Please do not stigmatize this sacred and just war. "


    In connection with religion, the Ottoman Empire suffered. In this regard, Britain and France dare not deny that Constantinople is the Holy Land of the Christian world, let alone recognize that this is the territory of the Ottoman Empire.


    Sorry, everyone here has long acknowledged it, but at the negotiation meeting with written records, everyone was afraid to say it.


    Seeing that the Ottoman representative was brought into the pit from the beginning, Thomas immediately shifted the topic and said, "Duke Carl, these historical issues are not clear words.


    Now that the war is over, it is not necessary to blame anyone. Now let us discuss how to end this! "


    "No problem," Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vossel replied coldly.


    Thomas said earnestly: "For world peace and stability in the European continent, I propose that the warring parties now return to the pre-war state and end this unnecessary war!"


    When it comes to self-interest, Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vossel immediately objected: "Impossible, we must not tolerate the fall of Constantinople into the hands of the heathen."


    Thomas said without changing his face, "Carr assures the Duke that we will not let Constantinople fall into the hands of the pagans.


    As a holy place in the Christian world, Constantinople should be shared by all Christians, and I recommend the international co-management of Constantinople. "


    ...


    Obviously, this is unacceptable to the Russians. How could it be so easy to give up Constantinople that it cost so much to take away?


    Representatives from Britain and Russia started a rhetoric. After more than an hour of arguing, there was still no result. It was amazing that the French were actually paddling beside them.


    Thomas, who had discovered something wrong earlier, pretended to be innocent, not that he was thick-skinned and confused, but in fact he was testing that step between France and Russia.


    Metternich said with a smile: "It''s lunch time for the two, it''s better to continue in the afternoon!"


    Negotiations cannot be ended so easily. It is still just a dispute between Britain and Russia, followed by contradictions between French and Russian interests, contradictions between Britain and France, contradictions between Austria and the Ottoman Empire ...


    In addition to mediating the Near East War, the Vienna Conference also had the purpose of building a new international order, and there were many issues involved.


    Since the collapse of the Vienna system, in just a few years, the European continent has broken out: the Osa War, the Putan War, the German Unity War, and the Near East War.


    The five countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Austria were all involved. In addition to the kingdoms of Sardinia, Denmark, Bavaria, Montenegro, Ottoman Empire, and Greece, most countries in Europe participated in the war.


    If this continues, it will not be long before the new Continental War will break out, which is not what everyone wants.


    In the European continent, there are very few benefits for everyone. Under the restraint of each other, no one should want to eat the fat.


    Only then did everyone realize the importance of the Vienna system, and the call to rebuild the Vienna system naturally became higher.


    In particular, many small countries in Europe have no sense of security. They urgently need a stable order to protect their own interests.


    Under common interests, Metternich, who led the establishment of the first Vienna system, was pushed out again by everyone.


    Can we rebuild the Vienna system? No one can answer this question. In short, everyone needs a stable international system.


    The Russians need to carry out internal social reforms, the British, French and Austrian countries need to carry out colonial expansion overseas, and many small European countries need an international order to safeguard their own security. This requires a stable European continent.


    In the evening, the results of the first day of the peace talks were passed to Franz without any surprises. The British were at a disadvantage in this negotiation.


    How can it be simple to get something on the battlefield and get it back at the negotiating table?


    The fur bear is not a bully master. The French started paddling, making the British unable to use many threats.


    The biggest chip in their hands now is the sea advantage. Once the negotiations fail, the Russians'' foreign trade cannot begin normally, mainly because grain exports cannot be carried out smoothly.


    Grain exports are the largest source of foreign exchange for the Russians, because of the Near East War, the grain export trade was cut off.


    In order to purchase strategic materials, the tsarist government had to come up with a large amount of gold and silver for trading, and the outflow of gold and silver has greatly increased, putting severe pressure on the tsarist government''s finances.


    Although the Russian Empire has been in a trade deficit for a long time, the trade deficit of several million rubles per year and the trade deficit of hundreds of millions of rubles per year are not a concept at all.


    There is a lot of gold and silver in the Russian empire, and millions of rubles are not as much gold and silver as they have excavated in a year.


    But it is not the same for hundreds of millions of rubles. The degree of gold and silver outflow has affected the Russian financial market. It also takes time to mine gold and silver. In the short term, it is impossible to make up for this loss.


    But since the war is over, there is no need to import weapons and ammunition from the outside world. This trade deficit will soon fall. This threat from the British is not enough to make the Russians concede.


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 Chapter 253： New vienna system

    The Vienna Conference opened, and delegations from various countries were coordinating and showing their magical powers.


    Russia and France attempted to divide up the rest of the Balkan Peninsula, and the John Cow who was left aside was naturally reconciled, pulling the Ottoman Empire to pose a war-to-war posture.


    The British threatened the Russians without fear. Anyway, they have control of Constantinople and can block the Bosphorus. Once the two sides turn over, the British Navy fleet in the Black Sea will be closed and beaten.


    The bear bears hostage hostage is full of confidence. As a land power country, the British are offended. The bears with huge land can go out without a hit.


    The French government hesitated first. This was not because Napoleon III was afraid of fighting the British. In fact, it was for this matter that there would be no war between the two sides.


    If it does, the French navy will not be without power. Maybe they can''t win the Royal Navy, but it can still hurt the Royal Navy''s vitality.


    This kind of high-risk gambling is impossible for the London government to risk. It is too easy to explode the navy in the era of sailing warships. There will be no winners in the battle between the two great powers.


    It is mainly in terms of benefits. Anyone who is a neighbor with a fur bear will dread three points. Napoleon III wants to gain benefits, but not to take risks.


    France alone swallows up Macedonia, Albania, Thrace, Epirus and other regions, which seem to be profitable. In fact, after this war, the economy of the Balkan Peninsula has long since collapsed.


    War destruction, refugee flows, and plagues all add up to this. The population on the Balkans is directly reduced by one-third, and young labor is even rarer.


    What was once a fat mass of the Balkans is now degreased. To restore social order, it is necessary to invest a lot of resources.


    In simple terms, this income is not enough to make the French risk. If not for political needs, Napoleon III would have no interest in the territories on the Balkans.


    "You guys, it''s not a way to go so noisy, it''s better to divide the sphere of influence and discuss it later!" Metternich suggested


    After speaking, first mark the Austrian control area on the map with a pen, and then hand the map to the Russian representative Karl Vossel.


    There is nothing to hesitate. Karl-Worthell has circled his expectations on the map. Russia and Austria have agreed that the sphere of influence of the two sides did not occur.


    The French also followed closely, drawing out their sphere of influence, and when it was the British''s turn, Thomas was dumbfounded.


    Dude, the three countries faced the map, and the Balkans were divided up. Even if the island had a leak, it was in the hands of the Ottoman Empire, and the British could not do so by bullying their allies.


    With a clever idea, Thomas felt that there was something to do, and he couldn''t make the enemy do it so easily.


    As for the ally of the Ottoman Empire, it is a pity that it can only be sacrificed. It is only the will of the entire European people, including the British people, that Thomas cannot rise against the current.


    "Three people, the people on the Balkans have been enslaved by the Ottoman Empire for so many years, and now they are back in the embrace of the civilized world. We should help them to establish their country independently. How can we continue to enslave them?


    If this inhuman thing happens, how will countries around the world think about us? How does the international community feel? "


    Metternich rolled his eyes, and the four of them could represent the international community. If only one country has made a pass, it may still be condemned by European countries. The four companies will keep it together and let everyone shut up.


    In this era, the world can''t find an existence that dares to be the enemy of Britain, France, Russia, and Austria at the same time. Even if the remaining countries are tied together, they are not opponents of the four.


    "Mr. Thomas is more concerned. How can we enslave the people on the Balkans?


    You know that the people of the Balkans have been under the **** rule of the Ottoman Empire for a long time, and many people have been poisoned by the barbaric world. We are helping them to return to the civilized world.


    According to the information we have collected, the cultural heritage on the Balkan Peninsula has been severely damaged. Now the people on the island are not the accomplices of the Ottoman Empire to suppress the people.


    Either a group of illiterates, or a traitor in the civilized world, isn''t it a joke to let them establish their country independently?


    It is still our country to supervise and guide the local people back into the civilized world, and it is the best choice to prevent the tragedy from continuing. "


    The Black Ottoman Empire is also politically correct. Even the barbaric endorsements of the Ottoman Empire over the centuries have been deeply embedded in the hearts of every European.


    Of course, the notoriety of the Ottoman Empire is also worthy of the name. In history, they really did a lot of angry things. Metternich could find a lot of evidence to prove their barbarity.


    These things are not revealed, then there is nothing. Once they are taken out, whether it happened a hundred years ago or two hundred years ago is a proof of sin.


    In any case, it is not white. Experts in this era have not lost their morale, and they cannot do anything to help the Ottoman Empire wash the ground.


    As a politician, Thomas was even more afraid to defend the Ottomans on this issue, otherwise the British would not spare him.


    Today, people with cultural and knowledge heritage in the Balkans are basically attached to the Ottoman Empire. Even if they were not traitors, their ancestors were also traitors.


    From this perspective, the division of these people into the Ottoman Empire is barely justified.


    Thomas did not entangle here, he directly proposed: "Mr. Metternich is right, since that is the case, how about the international co-management of the Balkans, and let us help them return to the civilized world.


    When they are pulled back to the civilized world, they are looking for a suitable time to allow the people on the Balkan Peninsula to establish their own country and do their part for the civilized world. "


    After hearing Thomas''s proposal, the French representative Auvergne was obviously a little moved, but the Russians reacted more fiercely.


    Carl Worthell slaps his hands on the table and says angrily: "This is impossible! The people of the Balkan Peninsula are suffering from the Ottoman tea poison. We must be supervised by us to return to the civilized world."


    Looking at the furious Karl Worthell, Metternich rubbed his forehead. It is clear that the military minister''s foreign minister has not adapted to the role of a diplomat, and he is in a position of disagreement.


    I was stunned in the negotiations, and this kind of thing looks like the Russians really did it.


    In order to prevent the negotiations from deteriorating, Metternich had to open his siege and immediately questioned Thomas: "The Balkans have many nations, and there has not been a unified state since the Byzantine Empire. Does Mr. Thomas, do you want to rebuild the Byzantine Empire? "


    What international joke is it about rebuilding the Byzantine Empire? The nationalists in Greece shouted slogans silly. Who can tolerate the reconstruction of the Byzantine Empire?


    When questioned, Thomas explained without change: "Mr. Metternich has misunderstood that allowing the people of the Balkans to establish an independent country is only to help the local people return to the civilized world.


    The Byzantine Empire has long since perished. How can we think about rebuilding? "


    Metternich sneered and said, "There is no best, or the world will not be peaceful again. I don''t think it is necessary to discuss the issue of the independence of the people of the Balkans.


    The people of Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina have already joined Austrian citizenship, they are all people who have the motherland! "


    Inspired Russian Foreign Minister Karl Vosel said immediately: "We have already granted citizenship to people in Bulgaria and Constantinople, so we don''t worry about Mr. Thomas."


    Regardless of the nationality or not, this excuse is used by Carl Worsell first, and it''s a big deal.


    Anyway, no matter how Thomas uses his means, it is impossible for the Austrians and Russians to come out and establish the country independently, which means that both sides have to tear their faces.


    Continue to work on the French territory? This idea flashed away, Thomas didn''t want Russia and France to hold the group, and when this combination appeared, they would pull the world as an ally and couldn''t resist it.


    Should you divide up a piece of land in the Balkans? After looking at the map, Thomas decided not to border these land-owning countries.


    Auvergne, who has been paddling, suddenly changed the subject: "The most important thing in the Balkans is the Black Sea Fleet. Most of the international disputes are based around this.


    For the sake of world peace and stability, I propose to co-manage the Dardanelles and Bosporus, and all coastal port cities will become free ports. Countries should not deploy any weapons.


    No matter at any time, governments of all countries guarantee the free navigation of the strait, no restrictions can be set, and no navigation tax can be collected. "


    After thinking about it, everyone agreed, but Carl Worsell had some pain, but considering the actual situation, even if they wanted to collect the navigation fee, they still could not receive it, he agreed.


    They can collect taxes in the Bosphorus, British and French can collect taxes at the gates of the Dardanelles, and when the merchant ships dare not pass, this golden waterway will be abolished.


    Solving the problem of the navigation channel, Thomas was too lazy to continue to entangle the issue of the Balkans. Russia, France and Austria share the Balkans. Isn''t it a balance?


    Once the Russians broke out of the Black Sea, the French would bear the brunt, and Austria could not tolerate the Russians'' continued expansion.


    In the Near East War, although they did not obtain practical benefits, they were strategically successful, using the new international order to block the Russians in the Black Sea.


    After solving the problems of the Near East War, the four countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Austria signed the "Four Nations Convention", which redefined the sphere of influence of each country in the form of a treaty.


    After the signing of the treaty, the four governments jointly issued a statement: The four will jointly maintain peace and stability in the European continent and crack down on any behavior that violates the rules.


    With the conclusion of the Vienna Peace Conference, a new international order has been established again. Except for the free navigation of the Black Sea Strait, all countries have their own areas of interest as their areas of control.


    The Ottoman Empire became the biggest loser. Because it did not have the strength to maintain rule on the Balkans, it had to sell Macedonia, Thrace, Albania, and the Gallipoli region to the French for 200 million francs. .


    The French and the Ottoman Empire were allies who had to pay attention to food and had to pay for it. Austria and Russia are welcome, as Ottoman''s old enemy, naturally swallowed up the territory they occupied.


    The Principality of Montenegro estimates that it is not clear whether it was a loss or a profit this time. Although the British were eventually driven back to their hometown, with the support of Russia and Austria, their territory doubled and they successfully won the estuary.


    To double the territory, in fact, it will be more than 10,000 square kilometers, and there is no future Montenegro University. No way, who keeps them small?


    For this additional 5,000 square kilometers, the country ¡¯s youth in the Principality of Montenegro lost half of its original population, and the total native population dropped by 23%. After the newly occupied land, the country ¡¯s population has only exceeded 200,000.


    The biggest winner in the Russian Empire, the Russian Empire, was silently licking the wound at this time. Despite getting Constantinople, it was just a superficial sight.


    Both Bulgaria and Constantinople were devastated by war, and the local economy collapsed directly.


    In particular, the city of Constantinople was directly turned into ruins, and more than two-thirds of the buildings in the city were damaged to varying degrees.


    Of course, it may also be a good thing, just to demolish and rebuild, remove the traces left by the Ottoman Empire, and shape the glory of the Russian Empire. This should be the case if financial considerations are not taken into account.


    Take a look at the casualties, then the Russians ca n¡¯t laugh. The Balkans paid the price of 600,000 people. In addition to the Crimean battlefield and the Caucasus battlefield, the total number of Russians killed and injured approached 900,000.


    If it were not for Constantinople and the political gains wiped it all out, Nicholas I really did not know how to end.


    Similarly, the British and French who participated in the battle did not find cheap. The French army killed 210,000 people and injured 45,000 people. The British army killed 78,000 people and injured 11,000 people.


    This data is added to the damage caused by the plague and disease, otherwise this data can be reduced by one third. In any case, non-combat losses did not exceed combat losses.


    As for the Ottoman Empire, their loss is a mystery. The Sudanese government itself does not know how to count. Anyway, the million troops they formed before and after it were destroyed.


    The Balkans have all been lost, and many soldiers have been arrested and grown up. When they break up, they really disperse. Do not expect these people to return to the team.


    When the jar is broken, the Sudanese government will certainly not care. Lost the capital and lost the core area of ??the rule.


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 Chapter 254： Economic Transformation

    After the Vienna Conference, the European continent returned to peace again.


    The signing of the "Four Countries Convention" is a matter of joy and sorrow for some countries. It is naturally a good thing for most countries. Once the international order is re-established, everyone can sleep peacefully.


    Order means stability. Since the European continent is stable, for the Kingdom of Prussia and Sardinia, it means that the road to expansion on the European continent is broken.


    Breaking the international situation is bound to suffer the backlash of the international order, and this cost is not what they can afford.


    Turin, looking at the "Four Nations Convention" in his hands, the Prime Minister of Gafur is mixed. A stable international situation is conducive to their economic recovery, but it is even more difficult to unify the Italian region.


    After the Osa War, the united route of the Kingdom of Sardinia changed. Most people thought that it would be too difficult to recapture Lombardy and Venesia from Austria. It would be better to start with Tuscany, the Papal States, and the Kingdom of Naples.


    Carfur is also a supporter of this line, and the unified line that is easy to follow is in line with the actual situation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Don''t look at the loss after the Osa War. They have not recovered so far, but among the several states in Italy, their strength is still among the best.


    As soon as the "Four Nations Convention" came out, their plans went bankrupt, and even the Britons who supported them would not let them break the situation in continental Europe at this time.


    Since Britain and France lost in the Near East War, as a member of the investor, the Kingdom of Sardinia will naturally lose money, and thousands of lives will be lost for nothing.


    Without the strength to give them benefits, they dare not take them. The French can share a piece of interest in the Balkans, which is built on strong strength.


    In the Near East War, the combat effectiveness of the French Army was widely recognized by various countries. There is no problem in retaining one-third of the Balkan Peninsula. Whether it is Russia or Austria, it is impossible for the French to die for such a little benefit.


    The high cost of modern warfare has already told everyone that, as a last resort, it is best not to go to war with big powers.


    "Prime Minister, do you want to fix it with the Austrians?" Vittorio Emmanuel II asked incredulously


    You must know that in order to inspire everyone''s courage, the Sardinian government did not take away the hatred of the two countries and talked about it suddenly. Now it is necessary to change its policy and seriously stimulate the fragile nerves of Vittorio Emanuel II.


    Gafur explained: "Your Majesty, the international situation has changed now. After the reconstruction of the Vienna system, there will be no war between major powers for a long time to come.


    It is difficult for us to defeat Austria alone, and to continue to be hostile to the Austrians, apart from raising their vigilance, there is no substantial benefit.


    Because of the political antagonism between the two countries, they have also been economically blocked by the enemy and brought us huge losses. "


    As a qualified politician, Gafur can calmly weigh the pros and cons without being blinded by hatred.


    At present, the Sardinian kingdom is in ruins. Only five years have passed since the Osa War, and they have not emerged from the shadow of the war. If you want to restore the economy as soon as possible, then it is obviously not wise to continue to confront Austria.


    The historical unification of the Italian region is full of coincidence. Now the Kingdom of Sardinia wants to unify the Italian region, but in fact this is just a matter of thinking. Everyone still has no idea.


    In particular, the unification war initiated in the German region ended in failure, and it also hit the confidence of the Italians.


    Apart from the British, which other powers would like to see the unification of Italy? The answer is: none.


    Even the support of the British was just verbal, and it was foolish to want the British to contribute to the unification war in Italy.


    After hesitating for a moment, Vittorio Emmanuel II asked: "How to explain to the people, to know that in order to stimulate everyone''s fighting spirit, the hatred of Osa we have provoked has become popular."


    There was still a bit of sorrow between Vittorio Emmanuel II''s eyebrows, and apparently he was not optimistic about the proposal of the Prime Minister of Cavour.


    Kafur replied calmly: "Your Majesty, you don''t need to do anything, you can directly downplay the treatment. The domestic terrorist Olympics will explain for us. After all, the enemy is strong and we are weak, and we must bear it."


    He dared to propose to ease the relations between the two countries, that is, there are a lot of feared Austrians in the Kingdom of Sardinia, these people have lost their courage, lest the war between the two countries break out again.


    Do not look at the earth-shattering slogan of unifying Italy. In fact, there are not many people interested in this. Most people do not believe that the Kingdom of Sardinia can unify Italy.


    Especially after a war, most of the people in Sardinia are masters and factions. The situation of Dai Xiao and everyone crying once went through once, and no one wanted to come again.


    More frustrated? nonexistent!


    Because of the war, the Kingdom of Sardinia went bankrupt. In order to repay debts, even the army now exists in name only. What do you use to avenge it?


    ...


    Franz was ignorant of the changes in Sardinia''s foreign policy, and these were not the focus of his attention.


    The Near East War is over, so is the chance of Austria to make war money. Military enterprises have just made a fortune and have made huge profits in the war. Naturally, there is no so-called crisis.


    In this war, Austria exported a total of 1.2 million rifles and more than 2,000 artillery pieces to the Russians, with a total of more than 100,000 tons of various weapons and ammunition, and various miscellaneous weapons and equipment.


    The total transaction price of weapons and ammunition is as high as 250 million rubles, setting a record for the highest arms trade in human history, exceeding the total arms trade in the international market in the past 100 years.


    This data will be inconspicuous in the future, but now it is a huge sum, which is enough to enable the Austrian military industrial enterprises to perform a comprehensive technical upgrade.


    There is no need to worry about the military industry field. It is a three-year profit-making industry that does not open for three years.


    Other industries will not work, because the supply and demand of products has changed since the end of the war, and production lines must be adjusted.


    Reconstruction after the war was a big deal. Unfortunately, the Tsarist government was so poor that it had no money for postwar reconstruction.


    Customers have no money, and Franz is powerless. Based on the current international political situation, the Tsarist government is still very difficult to seek foreign loans.


    It is conceivable that the Austrian economy will be challenged in the next 1855. Of course, market feedback will take time, and the crisis will not erupt in the short term.


    Even if the war is over, Austria has seized a lot of markets, and these markets can still give domestic industries and businesses their lives.


    Palace of vienna


    Franz said solemnly: "The Near East War is over. The domestic economy must be adjusted. Private enterprises are determined by the capitalists themselves. We do not need to worry about them, but state-owned enterprises must do a good job in industrial transformation.


    Many large quantities of materials consumed in the war are no longer needed in the market, so these production lines must be adjusted, the cuts should be cut, and the shutdown should be closed.


    Adjusting the production direction to where the market needs it, can be auctioned out if it is an overstated industry or an industry with too low profits.


    The government only needs to control some industries related to the national economy and people''s livelihood, and it only needs to maintain a certain impact on the general industry. "


    Give up if you can''t make a profit. Franz does not hold the unshakable concept of state-owned enterprises. The mainstream economy of this era is private capital.


    The Austrian government owns such an industry, and it is also caused by special reasons. It is not that the government was prepared to engage in so many industries at the beginning. There is no pressure to sell some Franz now.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that it is not a good opportunity to deal with these industries now. Everyone knows that the war is over. Without foreign trade orders, these companies will not be able to sell at any price.


    Moreover, the resettlement of personnel in state-owned enterprises is also very troublesome. It is better to slowly wait until the market has completed self-regulation before dealing with this problem. "


    Franz shook his head and said, "No, after the market has completed the adjustment, new companies have risen long ago. To whom do we sell these low-value companies?


    The same enterprise is not a concept at all in the hands of governments and capitalists. According to past experience, many governments directly manage failed companies, and after they are sold to capitalists, they turn around.


    We cannot simply consider the issue of prices, but also proceed from the overall perspective to ensure the rapid development of the domestic economy.


    What are you afraid of? Staffing will be carried out directly. The Balkans still lack administrative officials and can send some people there.


    A company has reached the point where they want to be auctioned in their hands. Are they still embarrassed to claim their meritorious service? "


    Others don''t know that the economic crisis is coming, but Franz felt the unusualness in the capital market. Before the crisis broke out, raising funds as much as possible was the king.


    Franz doesn''t have to worry about employees. No matter who is the boss, it is the same for ordinary employees at the bottom.


    Austrian state-owned enterprises have not existed for a long time. They have not had time to form interest groups, and they have no ability to talk to the government.


    Enterprises have been sold, and the leading cadres to be adjusted are even lucky if they are not held accountable. Want to enjoy the heroic treatment and dream!


    Austria''s state-owned enterprises have very high autonomy. Under the environment of good economic development, business operations are in trouble, or they have entered a dead end, which proves their incompetence.


    Incompetent generations, Franz naturally will not give them a good look, and did not drive these people home, that is all mercy.


    Of course, the serious vacancy of grassroots civil servants in the Austrian Balkan Peninsula is also an important factor. These people may be of average ability, but Sheng is safe to use. Don''t worry about collusion with Ottoman''s insidiousness.


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 Chapter 255： The czar wants to abolish slavery

    January 1, 1855 was a memorable day in European history. On this day, the "Four Nations Convention" officially entered into force, and the European continent entered the era of the new Vienna system.


    Countries have begun to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations in accordance with the provisions of the treaty. British soldiers who "stuck in" Serbia also began to be repatriated.


    Originally, these British soldiers could leave when the negotiations began, but they have not been idle for so long in the Serbian region.


    Although the London government paid them living expenses, there was no pocket money in their pockets, and the bureaucrats of the London government would not send their military officers over.


    Austria simply disarmed them and did not restrict their personal freedom. In addition to a fixed place to dine, a few kilometers around casual waves, the tavern is their favorite.


    The Austrian government is also only responsible for providing three meals a day, and extra consumption. The days of sitting in the mountains and mountains quickly made the British soldiers extremely poor, and the days without money were not good, and they would definitely not be able to bear it over time.


    Violation of discipline? The Serbian region is now under military control, but there is a risk of catching it.


    At this time, the local area was undergoing reconstruction, lacking a young and strong labor force, and in order to make their lives more comfortable, many soldiers took part-time jobs to earn pocket money.


    The Serbian region suffered heavy losses, a serious imbalance between the male and female ratios, and a long period of mixing. Many British soldiers also established families in the local area.


    With a family, naturally there is concern about the local. The inconvenience of transportation in this era is a farewell for most people. If it is not for the British government''s repeated urging, it is estimated that it will be even longer.


    The Austrian government accommodated a total of 2,183 British soldiers. When the team left, the team had grown to 3,128. The increase was naturally family members.


    Regardless of how the British Cabinet feels after receiving the news, Franz has been completely circled after receiving the news anyway.


    But considering the special situation in Serbia, he understood. School-age women are always going to get married, and the young people in the area can only find out.


    The British brand is still very useful this time, at least for Serbian locals, this identity is still tempting.


    Transnational marriages are legal in Austria and are protected by law as long as both parties volunteer and register at the church.


    Not only the British soldiers, but also many Austrian troops in Serbia. The General Staff also had disputes. Finally, the government gave the green light in the context of national integration.


    It''s impossible to block. Franz still has this kind of temperament. Why do you want to hiccup? It only increased the cost of living for the British soldiers'' family members and made the London government pay the bill.


    Politically, this has also become a witness of the British-Olympic friendship, at least as the British media reported. John Bull is also face-saving, and the real reason has not been investigated.


    This is just an episode, it''s nothing more than a laugh after leaving tea for people, and soon passed.


    On the day the treaty entered into force, Austria also completed the contract change with the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire acknowledged the defeat and ceded Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia, and Bosnia to Austria, and the territorial sovereignty of these regions was officially changed.


    There was no hesitation in terminating the territories, and they were separated by France and Russia. Even if this area was given to the Ottoman Empire, they could not do anything about it.


    In contrast, the French and the Ottomans had a dispute over territorial transactions, and the French representative directly issued a loan receipt to pay, and the Ottomans were naturally dissatisfied.


    Say good cash transactions, how can you regret it now? However, the French don''t think so, and subtracting 200 million francs from debt is not cash payment?


    Anyway, whatever the Ottomans protest, the Paris government has made up their minds. What cash cannot give is debt reduction.


    No way, the French government is not rich now. Now that the Near East War has hit, the French government ¡¯s military expenditure is also an astronomical figure. Napoleon III also suffered from financial problems.


    What''s more, after the loss of the Balkan Peninsula, the Ottoman empire''s solvency has also fallen sharply. If these debts are not reduced, whether these loans can be recovered is a problem.


    The capitalists were unwilling to take on this risk, and urged the French government to take over the debt. Napoleon III naturally agreed to win the hearts of the people.


    Disputes are disputes, or they do not affect the implementation of the treaty. International loans are usually overlord contracts, and soon the French found the terms of the loan contract, which proved their legitimacy and made the Ottomans shut up.


    The treaty was fully implemented, and the new Vienna system was established, and the clouds of war on the European continent disappeared.


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    The streets and alleys are celebrating this great victory, but this does not include the senior officials of the Tsarist government. Their families know their own affairs, and they know very well how much moisture this victory has.


    If it were not for the sudden plague, which had hurt the confidence of the French, it is estimated that the Russians were still fighting in Constantinople at this time.


    Nicholas I in the Hermitage growled: "Why can''t the great Russian Empire even get a little post-war pension?"


    Gray animals are not worth the money, but after all, they have won the battle. How much do they have to care for? Those who survive also have to give a little praise. They ca n¡¯t get enough of the officer, and a little bounty is always needed!


    If these tasks are not done well, who will kill the Tsar next time?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Astanley Rhode smiled bitterly and replied: "His Majesty, the casualties of this war are too great, and Constantinople needs to be rebuilt. The government''s finances have long been unable to make ends meet. Now it is necessary to spend hundreds of millions of rubles at once It is too difficult. "


    Constantinople must be rebuilt. This is a dual need in politics and religion. Even if it sells iron, the Tsarist government can only stick to it.


    Post-war pensions and bounties must also be paid. Both are equally important. This is undoubtedly a test for Russian finance.


    The Russians must thank this plague for ending the war ahead of time. If it is dragged on for another year and a half, they will not be able to collect money even if they sell iron.


    Nicholas I shouted harshly: "If you have no money, think of a solution. Financial difficulties do not need you to remind. Now the task of the Ministry of Finance is to find a solution to this financial crisis.


    In any case, post-war pensions must be paid, and the cost of rebuilding Constantinople must be raised. "


    "Your Majesty, the best way now is to raise funds for the reconstruction of Constantinople from the private sector. If this is not possible, you can only increase taxes.


    The government is short of money, and we can try to avoid giving cash directly to the rewards after the war, such as giving soldiers and their family members freelance status.


    You can also learn from the Austrians and grant land to ordinary soldiers based on merit and reduce financial expenses. Replied Astanley Rhodes.


    The Russian empire''s serfs got rid of their status restrictions by serving as soldiers for Her Majesty the Tsar, and they can become free people after they have obtained military exploits.


    This road is very narrow. The serfs are the private property of the nobles. The tsar cannot be deprived of it at the same time. At the same time as granting the status of a free citizen, the master of the serfs must also be compensated.


    Now Astanley Rhode''s meaning is undoubtedly hitting the land of the newly occupied area. In any case, the land in Bulgaria is more fertile than much of the Russian Empire.


    These lands are also wealth, which can be traded with the nobles. The serfs had no private property, and the soldiers were rewarded for the land.


    Now that everyone has benefited, it is naturally not a problem to grant these serf-soldier soldiers with freelance status. It is easy to say that the government will charge the Constantinople reconstruction tax.


    This is based on the victory of the Near East War. Otherwise, if you want to give so many soldiers freelance status, it is estimated that nobles have not so easily compromised.


    Liberation of serfs was not so easy. As the Minister of Finance, Aristanli Rhodes, did not dare to speak of liberation of serfs directly, but instead used some roundabout means to release part of serfs by taking advantage of post-war rewards.


    Nicholas I was not a fool, and soon understood what Astanley Rhode meant. The Russian soldiers who participated in the Near East War were almost two million people.


    Most of them came from serfdom. If these people, as well as their family members, are turned into free people, it will undoubtedly open up the abolition of slavery.


    The harm of serfdom was clear to Nicholas I. If it was not too much resistance, he would have done it.


    After the outbreak of the Near East War, allowing them to see the strength of the capitalist countries, the upper Russians have realized that they must abolish serfdom before they can catch up.


    Taking advantage of the opportunity to win a reward, doing so, the operability is very high. Even if this temptation fails, the government has not directly announced the abolition of serfdom, so there is still room for relaxation with the nobility.


    After thinking about all this, Nicholas I nodded and agreed with Astanley Rhode''s plan.


    ...


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 Chapter 256： The first step to seizing power-reform of the gold standard

    After entering 1855, the economic conference of the Austrian government increased. In addition to dealing with non-performing assets, the more important thing was the currency reform.


    Unlike the beginning of the succession, Austria''s gold and silver reserves were insufficient, and the focus of the government''s economic work was to stabilize the currency.


    In the Near East War, a large amount of gold and silver traded with Russia flowed into Austria, the dilemma of insufficient gold and silver reserves has been improved, and the necessary conditions for the reform of the gold standard have been met.


    The scope of the currency reform is too wide. It is not that Franz can make a decision at the stroke of his head. The cabinet government has conducted many demonstrations and still cannot reach agreement.


    At present, most countries use the gold and silver reset system. Otherwise, gold or silver is used as the currency directly.


    In the government building, those who support the reform of the gold standard system are currently debating with the proposal to reset the gold and silver system. This is the last debate in Austria.


    The view of that side can win, so what kind of standard system will Austria achieve in the next period of time.


    Whether it is better or worse is actually not the system itself. The most suitable is the best, and different standards are adopted for different time periods to be the best choice.


    In order to avoid going too far into becoming a martyr, Franz left the final decision to the elites of this era. The judgment of these professionals is always better than his layman.


    Franz urged: "This meeting is only a discussion of the currency standard system. It is forbidden to involve any irrelevant topics and personal attacks are prohibited.


    Please think clearly before you express your opinions. Your opinions will determine the future destiny of the new Holy Roman Empire. All factors must be considered comprehensively.


    Prime Minister, you come to chair the meeting. "


    The quarrel, let the younger brothers up!


    If he was to persuade the Cabinet Minister, Franz wouldn''t mind occasionally going out in person. At such public occasions, the emperor himself was too unwilling to end the debate.


    Xiangzhuang Wujian is intended for Pei Gong. Naturally, this currency reform will not be so simple, or Franz will not propose the gold standard reform so early.


    The deeper intention of the currency reform was to unify the currency of the new Holy Roman Empire and collect the coinage rights of various states.


    It''s time to seize power. Franz, who has always been cautious, will naturally pay attention to eating, and respect in face must be given first.


    It is obviously not desirable to make the Austrian currency into the imperial fiat currency directly. Franz wanted a united empire, not a contradictory empire.


    Now, with the opportunity of reform of the standard system, the issue of new currencies to replace the original currencies of all countries is to take care of everyone''s feelings.


    Regardless of the final result, the coinage will be taken away by the central government.


    Prime Minister Felix replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    After listening for a while, they said, "The meeting of the currency standard of the New Holy Roman Empire, the last expanded meeting now begins, and delegates speak in order."


    Many people attended the meeting, but not many people were qualified to speak. Except for the cabinet ministers, only the representatives of the states were qualified to speak.


    Wurttemberg, Saxony, Frankfurt, Hessen, Lombardy, Bavaria, one each, and four Austrian representatives.


    This is based on the principle of one representative per ten million people (less than rounding) and no less than one representative per state, and the state governments appoint representatives.


    This is a system designed by Franz himself, the main purpose of which is to avoid people talking and delaying the meeting time.


    The final meeting was decided by a vote of representatives of the states and five cabinet ministers. Well, this is the political show, a total of fifteen people can vote, eleven of them are personally appointed by Franz.


    Frankfurt representative Hans said, "You, the gold standard system is not bad. The problem is that our domestic gold production cannot keep up with the growth rate of commodities.


    According to the current growth rate of domestic industry and commerce, we need to increase at least a dozen or twenty tons of gold reserves each year to be able to issue sufficient currencies to ensure the normal operation of the economy.


    At present, the annual gold output of the new Holy Roman Empire can only meet one quarter. How can the remaining gap be filled?


    Rely on foreign trade to buy gold from the international market?


    The Near East War has ended, and the opportunity for this kind of war money is gone. It is almost impossible to obtain such a large surplus in international trade.


    In order to ensure the development of the domestic economy, it is best for us to continue to implement the current system of resetting standards. "


    According to the current value of Austria''s currency, this means that the annual trade surplus will reach 14 million dongs. Obviously, this is only an ideal number.


    In fact, it will be more difficult to convert it into gold and ship it back to China to use it as a reserve for issuing currency.


    Bavarian representative Jungle objected: "Mr. Hans, you are too concerned. The lack of gold production is not impossible.


    Since the gold-silver mixing standard is abolished, we do not need a large amount of silver reserves, and we can take these silvers to buy gold on the international market.


    At present, many countries in the world are resetting the standard system, and there is almost no obstacle in the exchange of silver for gold.


    Really not. We can also enlarge the leverage ratio. As long as the government''s credibility can be guaranteed, there will be no deficit in international trade, resulting in the outflow of gold, and inflation will not occur.


    Whether the gold standard is reset or not, the bottom line is credit. If the government does not have enough credit, unless gold and silver are used directly as currency.


    Moreover, resetting the standard system is not so good. On the surface, with more silver as a reserve, we can print more banknotes.


    But in fact, we all know that the price of gold and silver is changing at any time. The discovery of a new gold and silver mine is enough to change the price ratio of gold and silver in the market, thereby bringing strong fluctuations to the currency market.


    Under the reset standard system, the currency market fluctuates from time to time, and changes in currency values ??that may occur at any time have seriously affected the development of domestic commercial trade. "


    The two have spoken about the pros and cons of the two standard systems. If there is sufficient gold reserves, it is natural that the gold standard prevails.


    On the contrary, we can only make do with gold and silver to reset the standard. There is no need to consider the credit standard test, this era will not work at all.


    In international trade settlement, a good gold and silver settlement method is not used. Who will recognize "credit"?


    Can''t you use a pure silver standard? Everyone knows that the current silver output in the world is increasing year by year, and the ratio of gold and silver exchanges is declining.


    If the silver standard system is adopted, the currency market is stable, but it is stable in a long-term depreciation.


    Now this speed is not so fast. By the end of the 19th century, more and more silver mines were discovered. By then, the currency would not have collapsed.


    Saxon asked Frank on behalf of Frank: "Before you discuss this issue, do we have to figure out how much gold and silver reserves the government has in hand?"


    "The central government of the new Holy Roman Empire plus the local government has a total gold reserve of 382.6 tons and a total silver reserve of 8728.9 tons." Finance Minister Carl replied


    This number is somewhat unexpected, and many people do not know that the New Holy Roman Empire already has so much gold reserves.


    It''s no surprise that since Franz''s succession, the Austrian government has begun to increase its gold reserves subconsciously.


    Specifically, it is necessary to reduce gold expenditures as much as possible during the external settlement and use silver instead. Anyway, under the gold and silver reset standard system, governments of all countries have the same attitude towards gold and silver.


    During the Near East War, the Russians contributed a large amount of gold and silver to Austria, increasing the gold and silver reserves of the Austrian government.


    In the gold and silver reserves of the New Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian government occupied 90% of the share, which naturally increased the domestic gold reserves.


    This gold looks a lot. In fact, after the reform of the gold standard, it is only enough for early use. With the continuous development of the economy, this reserve needs to continue to increase.


    The total amount of gold in this era was limited. Before the gold standard reforms were implemented in various countries, most of the gold was preserved in the form of luxury goods.


    Hearing the good news, the Austrian representative Jurgen advocated the reform of the gold standard. "Our gold reserves are already quite large. If we now carry out the gold standard reform, we can also buy gold from the private sector.


    At present, most countries implement the gold and silver standard system. We reform the gold standard in advance, and we can also exchange silver for a batch of gold.


    Once all countries have started to reform their currency standards, and silver that has lost its currency status, prices will inevitably fall. In the end, it is estimated that even one-third of the current value cannot be maintained.


    From the perspective of long-term development, stable currency is very important. The British have taken the first step. If we don''t keep up, we will lose money later. "


    The gold standard system was originally proposed by the British. The British began to engage in the gold standard as early as 1823. They had enough overseas colonies, and the gold mined from the colonies was sufficient to support their implementation of the gold standard.


    This is not possible in most European countries. Although everyone knows the benefits of the gold standard, they are afraid to follow up without sufficient gold reserves.


    The gold and silver reset standard system is a substitute for the shortage of gold reserves. If the new Holy Roman Empire enters the gold standard era, then this topic will not be bypassed.


    Frankfurt representative Hans shook his head and said, "Monetary reform is important. If you step out and want to recover it, the price paid will not be a little bit.


    Even if we are now scanning goods on the international market, the amount of gold that we can obtain is limited, and it can be very difficult to exchange for one hundred and eighty tons.


    The gold standard system has been established, and we can support it in the early stage. But after ten years, twenty years, or even longer, what should we do when we find that the gold reserves are insufficient? "


    After listening to Hans'' explanation, Franz finally understood why they would resolutely oppose the reform of the gold standard. In the final analysis, it was still insufficient gold reserves.


    The development of the New Holy Roman Empire is fast. Since the economy has developed, the amount of money in circulation in the market has naturally increased.


    Increasing the circulation of money in this era is not just about printing tickets. It must also have enough reserves, or enough gold and silver to be placed there, to reassure people of the government''s credibility.


    The idea of ??obtaining gold from the colony became lingering in Franz''s mind.


    This is the most effective and reliable method. South Africa has the most gold mines. Unfortunately, the British have occupied the coastal areas. Unless they can get around inland, they can only look into the distance.


    This unreliable method, Franz stopped thinking. Africa''s inland regions can''t be confused. It''s a really wild place.


    Even if the traffic is cleared and the gold mine is finally developed, it will still be contested by European countries. Austria is not a British empire, but it does not have the ability to cut everyone from the sea and join the loot.


    Franz didn''t want to make wedding dresses for others, and he invested a lot of money. In the end, everyone came to divide up, and the cost of Austria could not be recovered.


    Think again about other regions ...


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 Chapter 257： Export pound

    Prior to the reform of the gold standard, Franz considered the issue of gold reserves. The best choice is naturally to occupy the gold production area and organize manual mining.


    It is a pity that the major gold producing areas in the world have nothing to do with the New Holy Roman Empire, most of which are in the hands of the British.


    Gold mines that are easy to mine in this era are mainly distributed in South Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, the United States, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Brazil, Colombia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and other regions.


    There is no way. The entire European continent lacks gold mines. Even if there are, most of them have been developed. Now the remaining gold mines are buried underground, and open-pit gold mines no longer exist.


    Franz is not an encyclopedia. It is impossible to clearly remember the location of each gold mine. Naturally, it is impossible to find out the domestic gold mines.


    Compared with the low production of gold, Austria''s silver production is much better. Under the gold and silver reset system, it is silver that supports the value of Austria''s currency.


    After a difficult game, the new Holy Roman Empire reluctantly passed the gold standard reform system. This was the result of Franz''s non-intervention, and some people in the Austrian government also voted against it.


    Regardless, the gold standard reform will happen sooner or later, and a part of gold can be redeemed in advance. If everyone starts to grab gold later, the price paid will be greater.


    Large gold mines are not under control, but small gold mines are not absent. In addition to the mainland, there are many gold mines in Guinea and Congo, two colonies in Austria.


    Not to mention the underground gold mines, open-pit gold mines produced by river bed alluvial can always be mined?


    Franz''s expectations are not high, and there are several tons of output per year. It is enough to make up for the domestic gold gap.


    As for the other gold mines, we still have to wait until the British crack down on the Indian uprising. Now we can be a little bit safe, so as not to become a target.


    At that time, the Austrian railway ship also came out, occupying the first-mover advantage. Several iron armored ships went to the colony and had regional navy advantages, and then they robbed the colony of the right to speak again.


    Do not look at the British navy first in the world, but they also have more colonies to guard. After being scattered all over the world, in addition to dominating the important sea areas, the remaining regions depend on the input of various countries.


    Before the discovery of gold mines, the values ??of these areas and after discovery were completely two concepts, and it was not worth the hard work of all countries.


    According to the Austrian business model, as long as it has been operating locally for more than ten years and sent over 100,000 immigrants, it is not afraid of competitors.


    War also requires costs. Unless it is a giant mine like South Africa, or a gold mine with reserves of 800 tons, it is really not enough for the two major powers to conduct a local war.


    Even if South Africa''s gold occupies half of the world, the most important colony of the British is India. The reason is very simple, and gold mining also has costs.


    Even at its peak, the British''s benefits in South Africa were still less than one-fifth of India''s, and the two were not comparable at all.


    Franz naturally can''t put the cart before the horse, and he will go for gold at all costs. To put it plainly, gold is only a manifestation of wealth, and other industrial raw materials are also wealth.


    The most critical core is the development of domestic industry. In the past, Germany was so short of gold reserves that it had developed.


    The speed of mankind''s wealth creation in the industrial age is far from comparable to that of several gold mines. The development of itself is the most important.


    After the two world wars, the British still held India, South Africa, Australia, Canada and other regions. In the end, did they obediently give up world hegemony?


    After the reform of the gold standard was determined, Franz left the rest to the cabinet.


    ...


    Franz still underestimates the impact of the reform of the gold standard. The domestic heated discussions have also caused a sensation in continental Europe.


    London


    The new Holy Roman Empire suddenly began to reform the gold standard, which immediately caught the attention of the British government. From the perspective of the development of a capitalist market economy, the gold standard system will be more conducive to international trade.


    For the British, the addition of the New Holy Roman Empire to the gold standard system is undoubtedly another step forward in their currency hegemony.


    In this era, the British have the world''s largest gold reserves, and London is the world''s largest financial center. Once countries adopt the gold standard system, the pound-gold settlement system they have established will become the world''s mainstream.


    Countries lacking gold reserves have to buy sterling as a reserve currency. Naturally, in international settlement, the use of sterling settlement is also indispensable.


    Once the pound has become the world currency, the benefits it brings will not be a star, it will lay the foundation for British hegemony in the world.


    Knowing to know, this is a conspiracy. Even knowing the British plan, Franz still had to hold his nose to recognize it.


    In order to prevent the British from establishing hegemony, they cannot ignore the domestic economic development, right? The exchange ratio of gold and silver often changes, which is obviously not conducive to the development of industry and commerce.


    No. 10 Downing Street, affected by the defeat of the Near East War, changed its owner here again. In the domestic struggle for rights, George''s cabinet has passed away and is now the Granger Cabinet of the Whig Party.


    The Prime Minister of Palmerston in history was very unfortunately finished in the last political storm. Coupled with the failure of the Near East War, he himself was the initiator of the war. Naturally, it is impossible to resurrect.


    As a political party representing the interests of the financial and business circles, the Whig Party is also a pioneer in the implementation of the gold standard system. In the subsequent European countries, the gold standard reform will be indispensable.


    The Prime Minister of Granville was somewhat surprised and said: "Always conservative Austrians, this time took the lead in starting the reform of the gold standard.


    I do not deny that Austria ¡¯s accession to the gold standard is good for Great Britain, but this abrupt change is still somewhat unacceptable. Do you think the reform of the Vienna government can succeed? "


    Foreign Minister John Russell replied: "The Prime Minister, the Vienna government ¡¯s reform of the gold standard is more because of a struggle for power, and the central government wants to strengthen control over the state government.


    The New Holy Roman Empire is essentially inheriting the legal system of the Holy Roman Empire. Naturally, it is inevitably restricted, and the governments of the states are very autonomous.


    Until now, the Vienna government has only just obtained unified diplomatic power and command of the wartime army, and now the Vienna government wants to recover the coinage right, and has initiated the reform of the gold standard system.


    Although a little rushed in time, Austria made a war fortune in the Near East War, and now the Vienna government should have enough funds for currency reform.


    Without any accidents, there should be no major problems when the new Holy Roman Empire joins the gold standard. "


    After pondering for a moment, the Prime Minister Granville asked: "In addition to the gold standard reform, it also requires a large amount of gold reserves. Presumably, the Vienna government will soon buy gold on the international market.


    However, the international market is changing, and gold is a scarce resource. Now it is time for the price to rise. The Austrians may not be able to buy enough gold reserves.


    However, considering the relationship between Britain and Austria, how about we provide Austrians with a loan to help them achieve the gold standard reform? "


    There is no doubt that Prime Minister Granville is ready to get things done. As a market maker in the international gold market, the pricing power of gold for silver is in the hands of the British.


    As long as the British manipulate the price of gold, it will be difficult for Austria to acquire enough gold.


    Once not enough gold is obtained, the Vienna government can only accept loans from the British, and then establish a "sterling-gold system" standard system.


    This will greatly enhance the international status of the pound and lay the foundation for settlement in pounds in international trade.


    The friendship between Britain and Austria is a joke. When it is in the interest of Britain, that is deep friendship; once the interests are contrary, even deeper friendship can become the enemy.


    Historically, Britain and Austria have always been a quasi-alliance relationship. Supporting Austria against Russia is a state policy implemented by the British Empire for nearly a century.


    From the beginning of the 20th century, in order to curb the Germans, the British turned to compromise with the Russians and abandoned the traditional ally.


    After a few moments of silence, Finance Minister George Gray replied: "The Prime Minister''s proposal is good. Let the new Holy Roman Empire be added to our monetary system, and the rest will be easy."


    Obviously, whether or not Austria accepts loans is only a minor issue. The most important thing is for the Vienna government to recognize the "sterling-gold system" and join the British pound as their international currency settlement system.


    For the huge benefits brought by the pound becoming an international currency, the British began to export pounds madly in the middle and late 19th century, using various means to allow governments to recognize the pound''s hegemony.


    In history, the world hegemony of the British Empire was actually based on the currency hegemony of the British pound, and the British people seized a lot of benefits through this hidden means of the British pound.


    In later generations, the British Empire ¡¯s colonial empire collapsed. The first thing that collapsed was also currency hegemony. In order to compete for currency hegemony, the Americans also offered to export dollars.


    From investing in Europe after World War I to transfusion to the Germans to restore their vitality; to European aid programs after World War II are fighting for currency hegemony.


    The vast colonies of the British were abandoned by the Americans, but only monetary hegemony was held in their hands, and the interests in it were plain.


    Granville asked intently: "Sir Russell, how likely do you think the Vienna government will accept our kindness?"


    After a moment of contemplation, John Russell replied with a smile: "It depends on how high our bid is!


    Although the economy of the New Holy Roman Empire is large, it is at a disadvantage in terms of gold reserves, and they are not eligible to compete on the road to establishing international currency hegemony.


    Except that the French may threaten us in this regard, no country in Europe has this kind of strength. Of course, if the Russians have completed internal reforms, it is also a threat. "


    After hesitating for a moment, the Prime Minister of Granville made the decision: "Then we will be faster, we must grab more countries before our competitors respond."


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 Chapter 258： Storm

    Palace of vienna


    Franz''s wedding is officially on the agenda. On this issue, he can''t help himself. More than 50 million people in the New Holy Roman Empire are looking forward to it.


    Zodiac days must be chosen. In case the days are not cloudy and rainy, wouldn''t it tell everyone that God doesn''t like this new couple?


    Leaving at ordinary people, when you encounter this kind of situation, you have to be sighed. If you are a fanatic, you may cancel the wedding. If it were placed on the royal family, let alone, it would be a huge political scandal.


    Although the influence of theocracy has been greatly reduced, such feudal superstitions still prevail in conservative Austria.


    After research by a group of theologians and part-time meteorologists, the last day of the zodiac was set on March 12, 1855.


    Preparatory work has begun, and Franz has to occasionally go to ask him to show his importance to this marriage.


    Getting married is a good thing, especially with someone you like. Well, Franz admits that he has ordinary feelings for Princess Helen, but for an emperor, it would be happy to be able to marry a person who doesn''t hate him.


    Franz''s good mood didn''t last long, and things happened.


    "Your Majesty, our plan to buy gold has failed, and the price of gold on the international market has skyrocketed by 20%. If we continue to buy it, we will lose too much.


    After our investigation, we found that the price increase of gold in the international market was planned by the British in order to prevent us from buying gold. The Minister of Finance said with a tired expression


    It can be seen that he should not sleep well for a few days.


    At a critical moment in the currency reform, the British raised the price of gold and prevented Austria from buying, which was obviously bad intentions. Such a thing happened, and the pressure of the finance minister leading the currency reform can be imagined.


    Franz frowned. Under normal circumstances, the British had no reason to hinder the currency reform of the New Holy Roman Empire, and the increase in the gold standard system was also beneficial to them.


    "Is it clear what the British are doing?"


    Franz asked, if he didn''t believe the British did it for profit. If it is just to raise the price of gold and make a profit from it, then the unit price will be slow.


    As long as the increase is not too great, in order to increase the gold reserve, the Vienna government will recognize it?


    Suddenly, it has increased by 20%. Such a disparity will make idiots continue to buy.


    Forcibly raising the price of gold is not without cost. Capitalists who speculate on the price of gold can leave it alone, but after the appreciation of gold, the sterling linked to gold has also appreciated.


    This is equivalent to a sudden appreciation of 20% in the pound. With such a large increase, the cost of British industrial and commercial products naturally increased sharply, and it is difficult to maintain competitiveness in international trade.


    Are British capitalists tired and ready to play to death?


    From start to finish, Franz never thought it was planned by the London government. To do such a thing is to kill the enemy one thousand and harm eight hundred. Who is doing harm to others?


    Karl replied with a distressed expression: "It is said that it was to prevent us from acquiring gold, so that we could not raise enough gold to make reserves."


    He didn''t believe this statement himself. Austria is also an old empire, with its traditional heritage. If the government is willing to pay, domestically, it can raise gold reserves of gold standard.


    As long as the government''s credibility is high enough and it is recognized by the market, even if the gold reserves are slightly insufficient, the gold standard reform can be completed.


    In the final analysis, the issuance of banknotes still depends on the government''s credibility. The Russians are the opposite example. They are not worried about insufficient reserves, but the paper rubles they issued before are still not bought.


    Can the British never directly defeat the market''s confidence in the new Holy Roman Empire? If they had this strength, they would have threatened the Vienna government long before the war.


    Franz sneered and said, "Continue to check, you can''t buy gold. Anyway, we are well prepared, and the gold for currency reform is barely enough.


    The remaining shortfall is not big, and it is not a big deal to use gold and silver in the country. The British have the power to raise the price of the European gold exchange market. I don''t believe they can raise the world''s gold price.


    However, we still have to make a stance to continue buying gold, so that the British can continue to maintain the high level of gold and see how long they can last! "


    Unsmooth information is the biggest malady of this era. In areas with poor information, the price of gold and silver remains the same.


    To raise the global price of gold, unless the British maintain high gold figures for many years, many regions outside Europe will simply fail to respond.


    If Britain did that, Franz laughed. It is not a big deal that the time for reform of the gold standard will be dragged on for a few years. This is not anxious. It is not fatal one year later.


    I just don''t know if the British industry and commerce can sustain it, because the increase in production costs caused by the rise in the currency value will inevitably reduce the international competitiveness of British goods.


    Of course, the profits of overseas trade were relatively large in this era. Franz believes that capitalists took such a large risk to conduct ocean trade, and 20% of the profits were still there.


    It is still possible to maintain commodity competitiveness without increasing prices. But trade on the European continent may not be as profitable.


    Even if the British are the world''s number one industrial powers, it is not that they can dominate in every field. These industries cannot stand the blow.


    Franz even once had the idea of ??driving up the pound and hitting British business and industry, and he was instantly annihilated.


    As far as Austria''s capital is concerned, if there is a positive game between financial markets and British capital, the possibility of losing is almost nine to nine.


    London


    The Granville Cabinet was dumbfounded that they did it to raise the price of gold, but they were not prepared to raise it so much at once!


    According to the original plan, they only raised a few points to let the Vienna government retreat and accept their terms, but they were not ready to let the price of gold soar.


    Unfortunately, they ignored another group in the world-speculators.


    It is no longer a day or two that the British domestic capital is too flourishing. Now the rapid economic growth of the United States and Austria cannot be separated from the help of British capital.


    This time the government raised the price of gold and was sought after by everyone. The price of gold and silver rose rapidly and then exceeded control.


    There are only two ways before the London government. Either immediately sell a batch of gold and calm down the price turmoil in the capital market; or depreciate silver and the price of silver falls, so the current high exchange rate is normal.


    One of the reasons why everyone is enthusiastic about gold is the reform of the gold standard of the new Holy Roman Empire.


    Once the Vienna government has completed its currency reform, the new Holy Roman Empire will certainly not hold so much silver. This silver has flowed into the market and it is inevitable that the price of silver will plummet.


    The speculators have a keen eye. They judged that the price of silver would fall in the future through the most basic information in their hands and started to act.


    In a way, even if the London government does nothing, this situation will still happen, and the gold-to-silver exchange ratio is on the rise.


    This decision is not easy to make.


    Selling gold to calm down the storm stabilizes the value of the British pound, so the plan to block the Vienna government''s purchase of gold will go bankrupt. In the future, if you want to pull the new Holy Roman Empire into their pound-gold system, it will be necessary to pay a greater price.


    Of course, it is not without gains. The London government will make a fortune in this operation, which can make up for their injured hearts.


    The devaluation of silver also needs to consider the consequences. The most direct thing is that the currencies of the silver-standard countries have depreciated. The economic response is that the commodity exports of these countries will become more competitive.


    This setback will affect the export of British industrial and commercial products, which will affect the British economy.


    Prime Minister Granville asked anxiously: "What plans does the Treasury have to calm down this storm?"


    Without any hesitation, Treasury Secretary George Gray gave the answer: "The Prime Minister, the best way now is to sell off the gold we bought and let the market return to normal.


    This is the practice with the least impact on the domestic economy. Since we bought it at a low price, we can still make a profit by selling it now.


    And it has to be fast. The Vienna government still hasn''t given up its plan to buy gold, which is simply stimulating the nerves of speculators.


    Most likely, they have discovered our plan, and now they deliberately make an inevitable posture just to see our joke.


    If the delay is long, more speculators will join in. At that time, it will be difficult for us to calm down the storm. "


    The gold bought by the government and the reserve of the currency issued are completely two concepts, even carried out by two different systems.


    In the era of the gold standard, the government cannot take for granted the decision to reduce its reserves or increase its reserves, all of which must be carried out according to actual needs.


    The consequences of brave action have been felt by the London government. An erroneous signal caused speculative swarms, and the end result was disastrous.


    Whoever makes gold a universal currency will not depreciate in the eyes of many people. Even if it is thrown into the hands, it will not lose money.


    After hesitating again and again, Prime Minister Granville made the decision: "Anyway, we must first calm down the price of gold and stabilize the value of the pound.


    The Ministry of Finance immediately sold gold and communicated with domestic consortia. We need their help! "


    Despite knowing that this will cost a lot, the Prime Minister of Granville chose to seek the help of a consortium, otherwise the strength of the London government alone may not be able to calm the storm in a short time.


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 Chapter 259： Big wedding

    Facts have proven that Prime Minister Granville thinks so beautifully that the biggest black hand in the skyrocketing gold price is the British consortium. Speculators are just little feet who are on the bright side.


    Don''t these financial consortia know the consequences of blindly raising the price of gold? Obviously this is impossible. They are all professionals, but not the amateurs of the cabinet government.


    But they did it for the benefit. Even the Granville cabinet government made a decision to raise the price of gold and hinder the Vienna government''s decision to buy gold.


    It is just that the United Kingdom is not the United States after all, and the financial consortium has not been able to do everything in one''s own hands, so it is very obscure. It just bought the suggestion made by members of the government think tank and did not stand directly on the table.


    This is nothing, there are people in history who published articles in newspapers frequently read by Cabinet Ministers, which in turn affected British politics.


    There is no way. Elected politicians cannot be all-round! In many fields, they are laymen, and they are at the same level as many people who eat melons, and it is not difficult to flee them.


    This moisturizing method is often fooled, and politicians themselves are not clear. This is how many idiot policies are formulated.


    It is naturally impossible for a consortium to raise the price of gold in order to earn such a small difference, and more of them want to hit competitors.


    The rise in the price of gold drives the rise of the value of the British pound, which will naturally affect the domestic industry and commerce. For large-scale enterprises, they can sustain such short-term fluctuations.


    For most small and medium-sized capitalists, there is no doubt that they have gone through the gates.


    In the era of rapid economic development, everyone is expanding, and the cost has suddenly skyrocketed. In the short term, many companies have entered a loss state, and this loss of capital chain has a problem.


    The opportunity for the consortium will come, either accept their terms or prepare for bankruptcy! No matter what you choose, this is a capital feast for big fish to eat small fish.


    The London stock market has always been a barometer of the British economy. The fluctuations in the price of gold first hit the stock market, and the first was the speculators.


    The price of gold fluctuated greatly, allowing leveraged players to successfully lose money.


    The gold mining companies that had been so popular had evaporated 30% of the market value in one day, and the related industries were followed by blood mold.


    According to economic experts, after the adoption of the gold standard in the New Holy Roman Empire, the demand for gold in the market increased sharply, and the rise in gold prices was inevitable.


    When the stock market skyrocketed, everyone believed. Since it is good news, companies naturally need to expand production. As long as they expand production, they can make more money in the market.


    Now the price of gold has plummeted, the market has been stimulated, and the stock price has been leaking. Investors have been misled, and the consortiums have successfully completed the first round of harvesting.


    Not only these related companies, but other industries have also been affected. The rapid fluctuation of the value of the British pound has directly caused many companies to lose their pants.


    Especially for those engaged in overseas trade, the value of the British pound rose by 20% and then returned to normal. The loss on this exchange rate is enough to make everyone cry.


    For many SMEs, this fluctuation directly killed their lives. Not all companies are eligible to be acquired by a consortium, and many companies with poor performance and meager profits have directly entered the bankruptcy model.


    In just a few months, more than 200 companies in the British Empire were merged and reorganized, and more than 3,000 companies were directly bankrupted and liquidated. The wave of bankruptcy is coming, and the era of big monopolies is coming.


    When the late Granville government reacted, everything was late. Even if everything happened, even if the consortium were to end, the government would not be able to give these companies a life.


    10 Downing Street


    Prime Minister Granville sat motionlessly there, apparently the recent events have hit him a little harder.


    Before the ambitions had time to show, the first fire of the new official took the stone and smashed his own feet, which seriously dampened his confidence.


    After sorting out his thoughts, Prime Minister Granville said, "Dear everyone, this time we were fooled by the consortium, and they were led away by their noses.


    I''m afraid from the beginning, they jumped into their trap. This has come to an end, and the matter of accountability has been revealed first. Now how can we deal with it? "


    Everyone was silent. What could they do besides confessing by holding their noses? Looking for behind-the-scenes accounts?


    They are only pushing hands behind the scenes. Within the scope of the rules, whoever makes their own judgments ineffective, they have not overstepped themselves from beginning to end. They want to find someone to settle accounts, they all know who to look for.


    Hairy Treasury Secretary George Gray, stared at by Prime Minister Granville, replied stubbornly: "Prime Minister, we still need to save the world as soon as possible to restore market confidence and prevent the situation from worsening."


    Although most of the companies that went bankrupt this time were SMEs with little competitiveness, the unemployed population brought about by the stock market crisis was real.


    If you do n¡¯t do it quickly, it wo n¡¯t be long before the current stock market crisis and bankruptcy tide will trigger a national economic crisis. Then you really ca n¡¯t control the situation.


    Prime Minister Granville asked with a frown, "Do you mean to continue to turn to the consortium for fear of being swallowed up by them?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer George Gray said in a very cold tone, "But we have no choice, do we? If we don''t get out of the crisis as soon as possible, then we will be nailed to the pillar of shame together and become the opposite textbook in history books.


    Perhaps they would write that the idiot''s cabinet government has artificially created an economic crisis in order to prevent the Vienna government from buying gold and reforming the gold standard system.


    As for the issue of the consortium, isn''t there any settlement after the fall? If they cooperate with us well, it will not matter if the crisis is suppressed.


    If they continue to arbitrarily, it is also a good choice to pull them to **** together before we are finished. "


    I have to say that the Granville Cabinet is lucky. The UK has not yet experienced a large-scale overcapacity, otherwise their operation will be immortal.


    If the British economic crisis breaks out, then Austria will not be able to stand alone. As long as British capital is withdrawn and the Vienna government wants to stabilize the domestic economy, it will naturally lose the opportunity for currency reform.


    But for the British, it is more in their interest to complete the reform of the gold standard in the Vienna government, which will help trade between the two countries.


    Because the Austrian reform was blocked, the domestic economic crisis was triggered. That was to harm the interests of the British Empire, and then created an economic crisis. It is said that they are foreign spies, and the British believe it.


    As for the explanation? They cannot have the opportunity to explain, as losers have no say. If the consortium cannot wash itself, it is not a consortium.


    Even if the explanation is clear, they are worthy of one of the dumbest cabinets in British history.


    Don''t expect someone to help them wash the ground. If they are doing harm to their own interests, maybe in the future everyone will help them wash for white.


    It is even possible to be blown into the greatest government. This operation is naturally clear to them.


    Things have already happened. Natural politicians naturally want to minimize the impact, and continue to cooperate with the consortium, it is inevitable.


    Even to force the consortium to work, George Gray even threatened. Although it is not the same, they can fight back at any cost, and they can still do it.


    To put it bluntly, consortia in this era are still growing, far from reaching their peak. There are also bureaucratic groups and aristocratic groups in the government, which can check their power.


    This is why, after the World War, the London government introduced a series of idiot policies to combat the military and aristocratic classes that made great contributions in the war.


    This can also be seen as an extension of the struggle for power. The capitalists who have gained an advantage, cut off their sources of strength while the aristocracy is weak.


    As an executor introduced by the Capital Group, it naturally recovered rich returns, received high praise in history, and became the greatest person in British history.


    Granville Prime Minister nodded helplessly, he did not want to step down, so compromise is inevitable.


    ...


    When the crisis broke out in Britain, Franz''s marriage began. There is no novelty, and it is completely in accordance with the tradition of the Habsburg dynasty.


    Grand, extravagant, upscale, as for the romantic wedding in the movie, Franz is very sure that it does not exist, it was completely made up by the director.


    By convention, the wedding is still in St. Stephen''s Basilica, where there are also the hearts of dozens of royal families, where they sleep forever.


    When thinking of Franz, he felt tremor. He couldn''t understand why he had to dig out his heart and put it in this church after death.


    This may be that his faith is not religious enough, anyway, even if it comes to an end here, Franz is not ready to imitate his ancestors.


    At the wedding, Franz was like an actor. According to the pre-rehearsed ritual, he went through the procedure, and then accepted the blessing of God, and he got married.


    Although tedious, Franz was satisfied. Once in a lifetime, a little trouble can be regarded as a good memory.


    Maybe it ¡¯s God ¡¯s face, or it ¡¯s God ¡¯s blessing. In short, March 12th is windy and sunny, and there are no moths.


    Too many guests attended the wedding, and the banquet was held directly on the open air plaza.


    Most of the big nobles in Europe sent representatives over. Thirteen kings attended the wedding in person, and the princes and grandchildren together broke through the three figures.


    Franz was surprised to find that so many kings who attended the wedding in person actually did not have five relatives. Although there is no such thing as five suits in Europe, this also fully proves the power of the Habsburg family to marry.


    However, how long this monarchy can last is an unknown number. After all, there are not many German differences, but there are many kings.


    At present, none of these state kings'' rooms have been abolished. In this respect, Franz''s food is much more beautiful than the historical Prussian kingdom.


    The benefits brought directly make his wedding even more upscale. When the kings come together, they can apply for Guinness World Records.


    The only regret is that none of the emperor came, otherwise the specifications could be higher, which would be beyond the reach of future generations.


    Obviously this is impossible. In order to invite these kings, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the New Holy Roman Empire did not make less efforts.


    If it wasn''t for the relationship, it wouldn''t come over at this time. To put it plainly, this is also the stage where King Habsburg shows its soft power to the outside world.


    The level of guests sent by the European royal families also illustrates the importance attached to everyone''s relationship. For small countries, this is also equivalent to a political station, but this time there is no need to worry about standing in the wrong place and having trouble.


    In this context, several emperors in Europe naturally have to hold their own identities, and it would be countless to send royal staff out for a walk.


    It''s impossible to do it personally, unless everyone is very good personally. It is very regrettable that Franz did not have much friendship with them, and now naturally they will not run over to support them.


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 Chapter 260： Aegis

    After the wedding celebration, Franz became busier. So many guests came over, how could he not entertain as a host?


    Banquets, banquets, or banquets, these days Franz welcomes the banquet to the imagination. There is no way, etiquette cannot be less.


    Several younger brothers and a group of grand-princes of the Habsburg family have become coolies, but these people seem to enjoy it, leaving Franz speechless.


    Under the shock of the good news of Franz''s wedding, the news that the Vienna government''s acquisition of gold was blocked has been masked. In the eyes of ordinary people, the emperor''s wedding is more worthy of attention, and the acquisition of gold is blocked, and only professionals are paying attention.


    It took more than a month to live away all the guests, and during that period, I made some promises, and Franz himself did not remember. It doesn''t matter, there is a dedicated staff record.


    When these kings come to attend the wedding in person, it is certainly impossible to simply leave relatives. Otherwise, the traffic is inconvenient and there are many relatives of the aristocracy. Relatives have been married all year round. Are they still busy?


    Franz is not ready to make the wind and rain on the European continent, naturally it is necessary to have a good relationship with everyone.


    Don''t look at the power of these small countries, and they don''t have much right to speak, but because of this, everyone can be assured to be friends!


    As an emperor who admired pacifism, Franz''s favorite thing is that everyone is a good friend. It is good to fight and kill what is not good.


    Europe is too peaceful, but the world is not very peaceful. The British and French who are idle have begun to engage in things in the world.


    In 1852, Lambert, the acting commander of the East India Company, paid attention to Myanmar, extorted 100,000 pounds from the Burmese king, and issued a war envoy for the reason that the chief executive of Burma was not receiving him.


    With such a lame excuse, Franz had nothing to say. Whether they are willing to receive or not is the freedom of others. The villain was approaching the door, and it was normal to not want to receive it.


    However, in this era, the British pursued hegemony in the East, and even British diplomat Da Hexuan declared openly: "Nowhere in the East can we be shut out."


    The king of Burma had good luck. The Near East War broke out suddenly, the energy of the London government was concentrated on the European continent, and the expansion of overseas colonial activities inevitably contracted.


    After losing a sum of money, the Myanmar government went through a crisis.


    It is a pity that the Near East War did not continue, and the decaying Burmese government did not seize this opportunity to carry out a rich country and strong soldiers.


    Now that the Englishman who has been idle has come to the door again, this time nothing has attracted the attention of the London government, so an unsuspecting war broke out.


    The war is still going on, and British diplomat Da Heji has declared openly that Myanmar is a colony of the British Empire.


    This outrageous approach directly refreshed Franz''s three views and made him re-understand what colonialism was.


    In the Pacific, Britain and France have also waged fierce competition. In general, the British have taken advantage, and the French have gained.


    Looking at the British and French horse racing enclosures, Franz has only envy, and colonizing the Pacific region is still very challenging for Austria.


    The axiom is always within the range of the artillery. Austrian artillery can not shoot that far, and it is easy to be taught to run.


    The Netherlands and Portugal are examples in this regard. As pioneers of the colonial movement, at this time they had to be cautious in the face of British and French competition.


    Of course, it is also indispensable to **** food. In the competition between Britain, France and Netherlands, the Dutch won the rich Indonesian region.


    Of course, this has international political relations. Most of the Dutch still have first-mover advantages in Indonesia, and they have been operating for a longer time. They have an advantage over British and French colonial forces in the local area.


    If the Dutch do not have the strength locally, no matter how they operate diplomatically, Britain and France will not be able to abandon the rich Indonesian region. No matter whether it is spices or various minerals, we cannot give up.


    Now is the climax of dividing up the colonies. There are still a lot of borderless places in the world. Although everyone''s competition is fierce, it is not as cruel as the end of the 19th century.


    Austria has not joined this wave of division, and the government''s main energy is still focused on currency reform. At most, African colonies are slowly expanding outward.


    This is a small problem. The eyes of all countries are overseas. The African continent with poisonous beasts has not yet attracted everyone''s attention. Naturally, Austria ¡¯s small movements have gone unnoticed.


    Palace of vienna


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl angrily said: "Your Majesty, the sudden drop in the price of gold, the London stock market triggered a violent turmoil, the British consortium began to harvest, we can be regarded as being caught in the pond.


    From the logic of whoever makes the profit, the Vienna government naturally thinks that the mastermind is the British consortium.


    As for the small moves of the London government? Obviously, it is either being tricked or a real economic idiot.


    The result is now clear that the Vienna government has to pay more for gold. But no matter how great this loss is, it is not as expensive as Britain itself.


    Someone dare to use the tactics of killing one thousand and self-damaging eight hundred. Only the tactics of killing one thousand by self-damaging eighty are dared to use it.


    After a stock market turmoil, London''s stock market fell by 7%, and tens of millions of pounds of wealth were evaporated. The number of bankrupt enterprises increased, and the number of unemployed increased by more than 100,000.


    At such a great price, the only winner was the British consortium. Not only has it won a large sum, it has also strengthened its monopoly position in the industry.


    After big data analysis, Karl naturally thinks that Austria has been caught in the pond. The amount of gold purchases was lower than expected, the government''s currency reform work was affected, and the losses paid were mainly in time.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Don''t worry about them, as long as the price of gold returns to normal, we start to buy, and once the gold and silver exchange price rises more than 5%, we immediately close.


    How much can be counted, after so much toss, we must be prepared for a protracted war. We buy it when the price of gold falls, and we sell it if it rises too much.


    Now that the British dare to disrupt the gold market, let this market continue to chase and see who loses more in the end. "


    Others don''t know the danger of the blind rise of the currency, can Franz still not know? The price of gold went up, the value of the British pound naturally went up, and the cost of British industrial and commercial products rose accordingly.


    Do not look at these points seems inconspicuous, in fact it means that the profits of British export trade fell. As capitalists'' profits decrease, it is inevitable to reduce investment and increase the squeeze on the working class.


    Two days a day is okay, and social conflicts have accumulated over time. Even though the great cause of British people can sustain and the economic development slows down, there is no way to solve it.


    This problem is also easy to solve. Either wait for the Vienna government to complete the gold standard reform, then for its own benefit, it is natural to maintain the stability of the gold market.


    Either let the Vienna government acquire enough gold, and naturally there is no need to continue to buy it.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Carl replied


    After a pause, he added: "Your Majesty, the currency of the new Holy Roman Empire has been designed, and this is a sample for your review."


    After receiving the new version of the Rhine Shield, the front is the icon of the Habsburg dynasty and the head of the emperor, and the back is a river and mountains, which can be regarded as an artistic map of the New Holy Roman Empire.


    Beautiful or not, Franz didn''t bother to care, the most important thing was political implication. As long as the meaning is reached, it doesn''t matter if it is smelly, everyone will like it anyway.


    After careful observation, Franz asked: "How is the currency value of the new version of the Rhein shield determined?"


    When issuing currency, the value of the currency is often determined by market demand. If the currency value is too low, it means increasing the face value; if it is too high, it will not work, and it will be very inconvenient to exchange.


    Carl replied: "After our initial research, three schemes were designed:


    First, 1. Rheinland is equivalent to 3.66 grams of gold, about half of the pound;


    Second, the Rhein Shield and the British Pound are equivalent to about 7.32 grams of gold;


    Third, the Rhein Shield and the Franc are equivalent to about 0.29 grams of gold.


    The main reason for this design is to facilitate settlement in international trade. Now our largest trading partners are Britain, France, and Russia. Russians use metal currencies directly, and there is no need for exchange. "


    Indeed, this is the easiest way to determine it. The value of the pound sterling and franc is determined after the study of British and French. It is currently very well circulated in the market and is the two most mainstream currencies in the world today.


    If the Vienna government is unconventional, and it is not impossible to run out to find a new currency, it just needs a lot of research and consumes precious time.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "We are exactly the same as Britain and France. We don''t know how the outside world will talk about it. We just use 3.66 grams.


    It is more convenient for settlement and the numbers are more auspicious. The face value of the issue is tentatively set to 1 shield, 5 shields, 10 shields, 20 shields, 50 shields, and 100 shields. If it is needed later, it can continue to increase. "


    Just so casually, Franz determined the value of the new currency.


    The full name is the Rhine Shield of the Holy Roman Empire, referred to as "Rhine Shield" or "Aegis Shield", which is another movie.


    The name also has its origins. The Rhine is the mother river in the German region. The most commonly used in the German region was the Rheinland issued by the Rheinland Federation.


    In order to show the determination of the Vienna government to unify the German region, the Rhein Shield cannot be cancelled, or the nationalists in the German Federal Empire will be unhappy again.


    In this era, the purchasing power of Aegis is still very strong. In addition to the shield, it naturally needs smaller currency units.


    1 shield = 100 shillings = 10000 Groschen


    With so many units, you can ensure that the cheapest goods can be paid in currency.


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 Chapter 261： Rookie

    Austria is located on the Adriatic Sea. To conduct overseas trade, you must make a circle around the Italian peninsula, and then pass the Strait of Gibraltar to leave the Mediterranean Sea.


    This route is not very reliable, either in terms of distance or safety. For future development, it is important to have a safe route that can leave the Mediterranean.


    Franz proposed the construction of the Suez Canal four years ago, and sent a team of experts to conduct field exploration.


    As for the hosts in this area, the Egyptian government and the suzerain state regret that the Vienna government forgot to inform them.


    After confirming that it was technically feasible, the Austrian government stepped up its penetration in Egypt. Franz was very self-aware. Instead of going to Cairo and Britain and France to grab territory, he aimed at the Sinai Peninsula.


    Not to mention this era, even in the 21st century, the Sinai Peninsula is the most backward region in Egypt, and it is now a desert island in the eyes of the public.


    The peninsula is arid and dry, and most of the area is desert. The local residents have lived on camels for generations.


    Before the era of great sailing, here also connected the Ottoman Empire with the commercial roads of Egypt. By selling camels to business travelers in the past, the local residents still passed.


    Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Egyptian region has become independent, and business relations with the Ottoman Empire have been cut off, and the local area has completely fallen.


    Above the 61,000 square kilometers of the Sinai Peninsula, the resident population is less than 30,000. The largest city, Arisch, is not as good as a small town in Austria, and even the newly opened African colonial base is more prosperous than here.


    To be exact, the city was once degraded to the village level and is a residence of nomadic tribes. In addition to sand or sand, occasionally a small oasis appears, which is a precious resource.


    The local poor clanks did not receive any taxes at all, and the Cairo government did not pay much attention to this, and the rights were directly delegated to the nomadic tribes.


    Against this background, the Vienna government launched colonial activities on the Sinai Peninsula.


    ...


    Looking at the desert in front of him, Leohafu said incredibly, "Andrea, are you sure that the domestic order is to make us an excuse here to take this wild place?"


    Everything I saw in front of me was beyond Leo Havel''s ability to accept. The terrain of the Sinai Peninsula is pretty good. Everything is scarce except the lack of water.


    Unfortunately, there is only one Nile river in Egypt. Don''t say a river on the Sinai Peninsula. Small rivers are rare to see, which is destined to be unsuitable for human habitation.


    No economic value could be found here until oil was discovered. The strategic value is also the thing after the navigation of the Suez Canal, and now no value can be seen here.


    The same confused Andrea replied uncertainly: "It seems so!"


    The two looked at each other strangely, and then remained silent for a long time.


    After a few moments of silence, Leohafer suggested: "If you don''t bother to make excuses, we''ll just take Arish directly.


    Anyway, there is only an indigenous tribe. By bringing together the people on the boat, you can occupy it. There is no need to wait for domestic troops. "


    "It''s not good to do this, we have to have an excuse, otherwise it will be difficult to do diplomacy." Andrea objected


    Leo Harvard said indifferently: "What are you afraid of? Everyone is doing that, the British and French colonists have done a lot of bad things, even more than that.


    Occupy the place first, then remove some cargo from the ship as if it were seized. If there are any casualties, add them.


    Let''s just say that our caravan was attacked by the local nomadic tribe, and we just passively organized a counterattack.


    Later, let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs talk to them. Anyway, no one cares about such a small matter. It is just a matter of speech. It doesn''t matter if it is true or false. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Andrea said fiercely: "Wealth of wealth and wealth, do it! Here is our first bucket of gold, I hope to be able to capture some good things."


    Franz is very generous for the colonists who are brave to expand. All the seizures will be distributed by the colonial team. The Vienna government will not covet this loot.


    This is why the two changed their plans. After all, they took the place by themselves, and the goods here were their personal belongings.


    If according to the original plan, just to make things excuses, then they will get a bonus at most.


    Stimulated by profits, this newborn folk colonial team took the first step in colonization.


    ...


    There was no suspense in the battle. The two led a colonial squad of more than a hundred people and launched a raid on the indigenous tribe that ruled it, and they quickly won the victory.


    However, after seeing the casualties, the duo''s faces suddenly became gloomy. Three deaths and seven injuries were already a major injury to the colonial squad.


    Andrea reluctantly complained: "Damn bastard, it has caused us so many casualties. We must not spare them!"


    Leo Harvard calmly said, "Well, Andrea. On this path, you must be prepared for sacrifice. It is said that thousands of people die in the colonial movement every year in Britain and France.


    Now it''s time to count the spoils and set up the scene so that the war looks like they are paying attention to the money.


    Then send someone to send a signal to the military, let them come over to take over here, or the regular army of the Egyptians came, we can''t stand it. "


    Andrea adjusted his emotions and said, "Relax, I''m fine. Just watching a few of the guys we brought out is dead, and I feel a little uncomfortable."


    Leo Haver calmly said, "It''s good to get used to it. It''s impossible to die in this business. People can''t be resurrected. All we can do is go back and give their families a pension."


    The colonial team was formed by the two of them in partnership. Due to their limited strength, they did not have the ability to open colonies overseas alone. Their main business was to take orders from the military.


    Specially to do some dirty work that the military is not suitable for, get commissions for remuneration.


    If he is strong enough to occupy the land overseas alone, Franz will not bother.


    Obviously, this is only theoretical. Without the support of the state, even if you open an overseas colony by yourself, there is not enough strength to keep it.


    Now that Austria ¡¯s overseas colonial activities have just begun, the big aristocrats in the country will not invest their capital until they see results.


    The non-governmental colonial teams that are now appearing are mostly small organizations with a population of one hundred and eighty. They have neither strength nor financial resources to support the operation of a colony.


    Most of these small teams can only participate in colonial activities at the pace of the government, such as: exploring the African continent, besieging indigenous people who threaten the security of colonial strongholds, or setting up a colonial stronghold and selling it to the government.


    A strong team can also operate in partnership with the government. In other words, the government provides them with security protection. The colonial team manages the colonies and pays taxes to the government. The profits from operating the colonies belong to the team.


    Those who have made great contributions in the colonial activities can also obtain the title of the land. In addition to paying a small amount of tax, all the affairs inside the land are handled by the nobles.


    ...


    Obviously, the two novice colonists do not know how much their actions will affect future generations. Now they are still angry that they have too little to gain.


    Leo Harvard exclaimed: "God, why is this indigenous tribe so poor, except for a group of camels and sheep, there is only a pile of fur.


    Where did the legendary gold and gems used by the indigenous people go? "


    Andrea said sympathetically: "I also want to ask where the gold and precious stones have gone! Just now I opened the rigorous treasure hidden by them, which actually contained a few jars of table salt.


    God, when did salt become a treasure? Didn''t you say that this was the trade transit point between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire? Why is there no treasure at all? "


    Leo Harvard said angrily: "The **** trade transfer station was a thing of the last century. Since the commercial road was cut off, the locals have left, and now the rest is a nomadic tribe.


    Not only here, the residents of the entire Sinai Peninsula are said to be nomadic tribes. Without business travel, the local area is severely short of water and can not grow food. Now it has degraded to primitive times! "


    Primitive times, this is definitely an exaggeration. At least there were muskets in the nomadic tribes, and although the flintlocks of unknown age were still unknown, that also entered the era of hot weapons.


    However, in terms of living habits, it is no different from the primitive society. Still staying in the nomadic era, there is no modern atmosphere at all.


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 Chapter 262： Suez canal

    The plan will never catch up with changes. The main purpose of the Vienna government was to create conflict, use military threats to the Egyptian government, and force them to sign treaties.


    Anyway, the Sinai Peninsula is not valued, and its only role is to serve as a buffer with the Ottoman Empire. The local indigenous tribes also accept the leadership of two governments at the same time.


    As a result, conflict was created, but the operation was too fierce and the place was occupied. The Egyptians did not act aggressively, they just ran over to protest.


    If possible, Franz would rather the Egyptians call him regardless, then the latter thing is easy to handle, anyway, singled out Egypt he did not have any pressure.


    Obviously, the Egyptian government was not stupid and did not recklessly send people to reason. Military threats are no longer appropriate at this time.


    Franz has always paid attention to eating, creating an excuse to come to find trouble, has refreshed his lower limit, his conscience is very unsatisfactory.


    Now that they have occupied the place where they are considered a city, it is too much trouble to find another person.


    The cause and effect of the matter, the Egyptian government did not care, no matter who is at fault, anyway, the parties involved are dead, and people die. Now the Austrians are evacuating, and no compensation has been claimed.


    Franz asked with a headache: "What do you think of this problem?"


    He acknowledged that he was not dark enough, so he could not do such a domineering thing. If possible, he is more willing to solve problems peacefully.


    Unfortunately, Austria''s influence in Egypt is not strong enough to compete with Britain and France, and it is compelled to make such a decision and seek a breakthrough in the Sinai region.


    Metternich calmly replied: "His Majesty, the Sinai Peninsula itself is not of much value. Our occupation here is mainly to seize the opportunity to be able to step in when the Suez Canal is dug.


    Now that the Egyptian government wants to negotiate, let''s talk to them. It''s a big deal to pay for these areas, anyway, it''s sand that is worth a few bucks.


    Now Britain and France do not know our purpose. Even if they interfere, they are only worried that we will continue to expand their forces in Egypt and affect their interests.


    At best we assure them that we will not continue to seek expansion in Egypt. As for the issue of the Sinai Peninsula, we, the powers, also need face! "


    Although the approach is a bit excessive, it is indeed very powerful. Right or wrong, everyone was very domineering during overseas colonization.


    The Vienna government is willing to spend a nominal amount of money, that is to give the Egyptian government a step down. If the Egyptian government does not agree, I will take up the space anyway and see what you can do?


    Is it possible to fight Austria over Sinai for a desert that has nothing? It is estimated that the Egyptian government does not have the courage. If it loses and loses to the family, wait for it to be divided up!


    Don''t look at the Egyptian government''s preparations for modernization. It seems to be a bit rich and powerful. In fact, they recognized their strength after losing to the Ottoman Empire in the last war.


    The Prime Minister Felix reminded: "The French have already obtained the right to dig the Suez Canal. Is this a hindrance?"


    Metternich explained: "Don''t worry, we need to pay attention to the Sinai Peninsula, and we don''t need to occupy the entire Sinai Peninsula, as long as we get a foothold on it.


    The Suez Canal has not yet started, and it is unknown whether the future can be navigable. Now we are just planning ahead.


    As far as I know, the British strongly opposed the excavation of the Suez Canal. They are strategically located to enter the Indian Ocean via the Cape of Good Hope and do not need this Grand Canal. "


    The attitude of the British towards the Suez Canal was so indifferent in this era. Many British people thought that the navigation of the Suez Canal would weaken their advantage in sea trade.


    After all, from a distance perspective, the navigation of the Suez Canal is more beneficial to Mediterranean countries, and France, Austria, Spain and other countries have become closer to the Indian Ocean.


    They had recently been on the shortest route and suddenly became farther than their competitors. This will undoubtedly make the cost of maritime cargo transportation in the UK exceed its competitors and reduce market competitiveness.


    Whether it is worrying or not, this sense of crisis is always right. It is this sense of crisis that has brought the British Empire to where it is today.


    Whether the Suez Canal is navigable is not only doubted by the British, but also by many people in the Austrian government.


    The European Grand Canal has never seen such a long canal. The total length of 190 kilometers exceeds the affordability of everyone.


    Franz has no way to convince everyone that the Suez Canal must be navigable. Even if this cargo capacity is navigable, it is also a test.


    If you can only pass a few boats, then it also fails. For strategic considerations, the Suez Canal, which Austria needs, can handle at least 40,000 tons of ships.


    Otherwise, in the era of the fearless ship, this canal will be abandoned. At that time, if the British want to continue to expand the canal, the British must hinder construction and allow Austrian warships to navigate only from the Strait of Gibraltar, thereby establishing a strategic advantage.


    Franz said with confidence: "Don''t worry about the navigation problem. Historical records record that in the 6th century AD, a great empire of the Sui Dynasty in the East dug a north-south canal with a total length of more than 2,700 kilometers.


    Even after the change of geography, and later the diversion, the new Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is 1797 kilometers, and now it can sail 500 tons of ships normally.


    With ancient technology, people can dig such a long canal without using any machinery. Can''t we dig a canal less than 200 kilometers in current technology?


    From the topographical point of view, the construction difficulty of the Suez Canal is far inferior to that of the Grand Canal. "


    Prime Minister Felix exclaimed: "Sir, are you sure there is such a long canal in the East?"


    Franz replied affirmatively: "Of course, do you think I can''t lie? The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is still operating normally, just in that decaying Manchu empire, you can check the information and know.


    Felix quickly explained, "No, I didn''t doubt you.


    It just felt that it was incredible. Some 1,300 years ago, someone dug a canal of more than 2,700 kilometers.


    If true, then this should be the greatest project in human history. That great empire must be very powerful, and it can actually complete such a huge project. "


    Franz didn''t say a word, he couldn''t explain that the excavation of the Grand Canal had consumed too much of the people''s power. The empire died directly, right?


    Then everyone wants to ...


    Oh, no need to worry at all. Digging the Suez Canal does not require labor to be transferred from Austria, as long as money is available.


    It is even possible to provide food directly. In addition to the technical and management personnel who need to pay salaries, ordinary workers can manage the food.


    The largest expenditure of labor costs is thus saved. The Suez Canal has historically cost 18.6 million pounds, more than double the budgeted cost.


    This is mainly because the British planned the slave labor riots and created public pressure to condemn the French. They had to pay salaries to hire people later, which caused a substantial increase in construction costs.


    The price of navigating as a canal is that 120,000 workers are buried here.


    This issue is not considered by the Austrian government. Franz also decisively chose to be invisible, and any major project in this era was piled up with human life.


    Austria''s large railway network is an example. In just five or six years, Austria''s domestic railways have become the number one in Europe, and tens of thousands of workers have fallen behind.


    It can be said that the faster the construction speed in this era, the greater the artificial injuries and deaths, and the efficiency is piled up by human life.


    London


    After receiving news from Austria on the Sinai Peninsula, the first reaction of the British cabinet was that the Austrians were going to invade Egypt and they had to stop it.


    The Prime Minister Granville asked in confusion: "Who told me what the Austrians are doing. Is the Vienna government flooded with water and going to Sinai to eat sand?"


    On the surface, there is no colonial value in the Sinai Peninsula. The richest places in Egypt are in the Nile River Basin, hundreds of kilometers away from the Sinai Peninsula, and there is a desert barrier in the middle that is unqualified as a springboard.


    Foreign Minister John Russell laughed: "It is said that this was an Austrian civilian colonial militant who originally wanted to do things in Egypt and found that he was not strong enough.


    In order to recover their colonial costs, they ran to the Sinai Peninsula to rob a tribe and occupied an abandoned city. "


    Colonial Minister William mocked: "This rookie''s colonial armed forces must be masters of no brains. Perhaps the trophies they have harvested are not enough to pay the lost pensions.


    In the Sinai Peninsula, we have already sent people to investigate. Nomadic tribes on the island have nothing but camels and sheep.


    These camels and sheep are worthless at all, unless they can be shipped back to the country for sale, and they can only sell fur locally.


    The locals are so poor that they ca n¡¯t live anymore. The Egyptian government is too lazy to send people to collect taxes in the past, and there are still people robbing them. "


    Everyone laughed. This kind of thing happened not once or twice in the colonial movement. Many civilian armed forces who have just been engaged in overseas colonization often make this mistake.


    Sheep and camels are indeed goods, and in some places they are very valuable, but unfortunately they are worthless on the Sinai Peninsula, because there are no buyers for these things.


    At most, the animals are killed, the fur is taken away, and a fur merchant is sold. It is estimated that if these animals are to be shipped out for sale, it is not enough to pay the freight.


    After laughing enough, Granville said, "Then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to stare at the Vienna government and see what they will do next. We are deciding what to do.


    Anyway, the French region has the biggest interest in the French. Now that it has added a competitor, let them have a headache first! "


    Throughout, Granville didn''t take it seriously. Overseas colonization is a game, a game of plundering wealth, which is completely different from the situation on the European continent.


    As long as it does not threaten India, the London government will not have an overreaction immediately. Otherwise, the news of the colonial conflicts every day will make them angry.


    This is not a joke. After entering the 19th century, on average, there were more than 100 colonial conflicts encountered by the London government every year.


    Most of the small conflicts in this area were handled by colonial officials, and only those who escalated the conflict needed to handle them themselves.


    If they do not learn to exercise restraint and use force at every turn, it will not take three months for them to fight against all colonial empires throughout Europe.


    They were concerned about the Sinai Peninsula, mainly because they were worried about Austria''s invasion of Egypt, and they were determined to be the civilian armed forces, and their interest naturally disappeared.


    For details, you can refer to the British folk colonization team, such as the East India Company, which has killed a few countries overseas. The London government does not necessarily know the news.


    The weaker individuals organized the colonial armed forces, robbing one area today, and robbing another area tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, they provoked the enemy and were destroyed by the enemy ...


    This kind of thing happens too much, anyway, it is profitable, the British government will go to battle to stand for them. If there is no interest, even if the group is destroyed, the London government will not bother to care about it.


    ...


    Paris


    Napoleon III confidently said: "The Austrians have deepened their tentacles into Egypt. Should we cut them off immediately?"


    France''s strength in Egypt is not small, just encourage the Egyptian government to expel the Austrian invaders.


    Of course, it is estimated that the Egyptian government will not listen to them now. After all, in the last war with Ottoman, the Egyptian government was miserable by the French.


    The aid was promised, but under pressure from European countries, the Paris government resolutely advised. Without their assistance in weapons and equipment, the Egyptian government was quickly prostrated by the Ottoman Empire.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Auvergne persuaded: "Your Majesty, let''s negotiate first! We can mediate this conflict, and if we can''t reach an agreement, we can take extreme measures."


    He was not as confident as Napoleon III. He encouraged the Egyptian government to rush forward and the matter was resolved.


    In case the situation exceeds the control, the Vienna government refuses to admit defeat and arrests the Egyptian government for a moment. Are they up or not?


    The French government, which had just fought the Russians and suffered heavy losses, did not want to fight another battle with Austria, and everyone did not want to do such a loss-making sale.


    Napoleon III was just talking, he didn''t really want to take risks. Now he is already wearing shoes, otherwise he dare to bet on anything during the struggle in his youth.


    The realities of the Near East War told him that France is no longer the French that hanged on the European continent.


    Napoleon III nodded and said, "Then the Foreign Ministry will mediate this conflict, as long as it does not harm our interests!"


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 Chapter 263： Great Powers

    Sinai Peninsula


    In the colonial stronghold camp, Austrian military representative Peter Larival arrived and was warmly welcomed by the colonial squad.


    "Mr. Peter, when will the reinforcements arrive?" Andrea asked with interest.


    Peter said with a smile: "Sorry, the French have come to mediate this conflict, and we have to wait for the outcome of the Cairo negotiations.


    Until then, you must stand here alone. If Egypt launches an offensive, you can retreat directly to the coastal areas, and the Navy will take care of you.


    Of course, this is only an ideal state. Under normal circumstances, the Cairo government will not go to extremes. They do not have the confidence to go to war with Austria. "


    "Sir Peter, this is beyond the scope of our contract. In advance, we did not promise to act as a bait to attract the Egyptians'' offense!" Leohafo protested


    The bait is not good enough. As for their one hundred and eighty people, they can bully the indigenous tribes, but when they encounter the regular Egyptian army, they can''t afford it.


    In case of bad luck, the whole army will be wiped out. They are here to make a fortune, not to run over to kill their lives, and Leo Haver is naturally unwilling to take risks.


    Peter said unhurriedly: "Mr. Leohaval, the original contract was an excuse for you, but it did not allow you to occupy it. The current situation is caused by your unauthorized actions.


    Anyone is responsible for what they do. Trouble is caused by yourself. Of course, you are responsible for it.


    Besides, we won''t let you do it for nothing. If you successfully seduce the Egyptian army to attack, you will be the biggest contributors to this colonial operation. China attaches great importance to this operation, and you may win the title. "


    The two asked in surprise: "Are there any fiefs?"


    They were able to organize the hundred and eighty people to run out of the colony, and they were obviously not afraid of taking risks. The only problem was the size of the income.


    Peter replied humorously: "If the land you want is a desert, you can apply for a try, and there is a great possibility that it will be approved in China."


    The two laughed awkwardly, apparently they didn''t think Sinai had any value. Since there is no value, the share of the gains from colonial activities will naturally cease to exist.


    The aristocratic titles in Austria are not easy to obtain, and most of them are life-long aristocrats. It is difficult to seal the land. Even the discounted colonies were not so easily available.


    Theoretically, the colony opened by the colonial team alone, they have the right to obtain a piece of land from them. Of course, the government does not need to issue bonuses after taking the land.


    This is a lifelong nobleman nobleman specially invented by Franz. It doesn''t matter, this problem can be solved in the colonies.


    When there is a title, these lands are closed. Even if there is no title, the government will not recycle it.


    The situation on the Sinai Peninsula is also applicable. It is just that you can''t see the desert at a glance. Even if you convert all the credit for land closure, you can only get a few square kilometers of land for land closure. It is estimated that a normal person would not do this.


    Leo Harvard and Andrea are both normal people, naturally they did not hesitate to choose a reward. Don''t say them, even if Franz chooses, that''s a bounty.


    Although the strategic position of the Sinai Peninsula is important and oil resources are abundant, not all the sand has resources under such a large area of ??the peninsula. More sand is still sand.


    ...


    Cairo


    With the French mediation, negotiations between Austria and Egypt over the Sinai conflict have begun, and no doubt noisy about who''s responsibility at the outset.


    The French Foreign Ministry de Leseb, who was in charge of mediating the conflict, discouraged: "The two calm down first, things have already happened, and now we are discussing how to deal with it."


    There was no way. The negotiations were not smooth at the beginning. Austria did not have an embassy in Cairo. There was only one office, and the diplomatic representative was still a capitalist.


    The Vienna government did not send a professional diplomat over the negotiations, and it seemed that they were not at all concerned about this humble negotiation.


    Amateur players, mean it''s easy to deal with, and may be confusing.


    The Austrian representative Jonas rightly said: "German, you are right, you should really consider the aftermath.


    This time, the Egyptian government robbed our caravan, causing us a lot of casualties and serious losses, and the Egyptian government must be held responsible for it. "


    Mehmed objected: "No, Mr. Jonas. The truth of the matter is completely different from what you said. We have no government at all on the Sinai Peninsula, how could you rob your caravans.


    Obviously your people have ransacked the Ali Kuisi tribe and forcibly occupied Arish. You must immediately stop this aggression and compensate the Egyptian government for the loss. "


    Jonas tit-for-tat: "Nonsense, who doesn''t know the poor clanking of nomadic tribes on the Sinai Peninsula. Idiots will ransack them except for camels.


    We have evidence that the leader of the Ali Kui tribe has been appointed by your government. This is the appointment document we seized in the counterattack. The tax certificate issued by the Ali Kui tribe.


    Mr. Hamhamd, you can tell for yourself if it is true. The personal conduct of officials in your country is not enough, and you must be held accountable for it. "


    After that, he also produced a certificate and handed it to Mehmed. The document is naturally true. This is an appointment letter issued by the Egyptian government a year ago.


    Why is there such an appointment? Of course, Austria bought it from an Egyptian government official. A nominal Arish tax officer is not even an official, which is equivalent to a temporary job.


    At this time, it became the basis for pulling the skin. The Egyptian government can be involved in this incident, making it difficult for them to escape.


    After taking a closer look, Mahmoud was not sure whether it was faked by the Austrians, but he would not admit it whether it was true or false.


    Mahmoud asked, "Mr. Jonas, we all know that the Sinai Peninsula is so destitute. What do your caravans run to?"


    "The idiots are ready to reopen the interrupted Gushang Road and restore the line of communication between your country and the Ottoman Empire."


    Jonas answered with gritted teeth, the expression of hate for iron and steel suddenly appeared on his face, as if he felt that his peers had lost his face.


    With the advent of the great voyage today, I did not find any better adjectives except to use idiots to restore commercial roads on land.


    This explanation barely makes sense, there are all kinds of birds in the forest, and it is not surprising that an idiot appeared in the capitalists.


    Of course, this kind of statement at most fools ordinary people who don''t know it. They all know that the so-called caravan is a colonial team.


    Mehmed sarcastically said, "Mr. Jonas, your reason is not valid. Now the people of the Ali Kui tribe are dead, all the words are yours.


    I don''t think that a nomadic tribe has the courage to rob a heavily armed caravan. Such things cannot be done by normal people. "


    Jonas said indifferently: "Yes, normal people can''t do it. They have already done it, which can only show that they are ignorant, they don''t know how powerful the musket is.


    There are still many ignorance generations in the world. Many indigenous people regard muskets as witchcraft, and it is not surprising that they did stupid things. "


    After listening to Jonas''s fallacy, the French Minister de Leseb knew that this was not the way to go, otherwise the Egyptian government would be taken in.


    In the international negotiations of this era, the big powers can be entangled. It is best for small countries to obediently reason, otherwise they must be unlucky.


    De Leseb said, "Mr. Jonas, no matter what, the client is dead. Even the most serious crimes can be offset.


    As for the loss in your country, it will be made up by the legacy they left behind. The property of a tribe should be able to pay the pension. "


    When Jonas''s face changed, he immediately retorted, "Are we coveting a little money?"


    The most important thing now is to discuss justice for the dead. This is not something that can be solved with money. Talking about money is an insult to the great new Holy Roman Empire.


    If we cannot give us a satisfactory account, then our people will not leave. When will we get a satisfactory answer and when will we talk about compensation? "


    Deceptive to Jonas, De Leszeb was powerless. The Austrian government apparently did not intend to invade Egypt, which would not affect French interests.


    Since there will be no loss to his own family, the problem of the Sinai Peninsula has become a secondary issue, and the French government cannot stand up for the benefit of the Egyptian government.


    Just look at the response from the British, and watch all this coldly, watching the farce quietly.


    This is a common practice in the countries of overseas colonies. When there is no conflict of interest, everyone generally does not directly conflict.


    Mehmed warned: "Mr. Jonas, if your people don''t quit Arish, we will take action and expel them by force."


    Forced eviction? After hearing the threat from Mehmed, Jonas said disdainfully: "Then you take action, anyway, any action you take on the Sinai Peninsula, we are deemed to declare war on the great new Holy Roman Empire.


    If your country considers itself powerful enough to challenge the new Holy Roman Empire, go to war!


    Mr. Hamhamd, I must remind you carefully that once the war breaks out, we will not guarantee the scope of the war. "


    The threat of military force also depends on its strength. Originally, this was only a means of negotiating with Mehmed. As a result, it will soon turn into a comprehensive war between the two countries.


    The war with the New Holy Roman Empire was clearly not something that Mahhamd could decide, nor could the Egyptian government make such a decision.


    To put it plainly, what is now occupied is a small oasis in the desert. It is neither strategically important nor economically valuable.


    De Leseb reluctantly persuaded: "The two calm down first. War cannot solve the problem, it only makes things more complicated."


    Jonas said with a sneer, "It is true that war cannot solve the problem, but war can make some people sober and not threaten by force without opening their mouths.


    Don''t think that we love peace, we are weak. If it is really necessary, it is not impossible to use war to solve the problem.


    The new Holy Roman Empire is willing to get along with the countries of the world. Even if extreme measures are taken, we will protect the interests of all countries. "


    Threat, this is the real threat. Once the Vienna government promises to protect the interests of all countries, the Egyptian government can only fight alone.


    The three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, have infiltrated Egypt, but Egypt is still an independent country and countries have not gained much rights.


    It is not impossible for everyone to share the interests of the Egyptian region if Austria is in the early days.


    The martial law of the great powers was only for the benefit. At this time, Egypt''s strategic position was not as important as the Suez Canal opened.


    Even if there is a war, it will not affect the balance of power among countries. To put it bluntly, Egypt is just a small country with a population of only 3.5 million. The benefits it has are not enough to turn everyone''s face down.


    ...


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 Chapter 264： Mint tax

    After some twists and turns, on May 12, 1855, the first currency after the establishment of the New Holy Roman Empire, the New God Holy Roman Empire, the Rhine Shield, was officially issued.


    The Vienna government successfully obtained the coinage right, and the reserves of the state governments were unified into the reserve of the Imperial Central Bank, but they were temporarily deposited in each state.


    It wasn''t that Franz didn''t want to be in one step. It was mainly because of the fact that they had just dug a piece of meat from the bowls of the state governments, and it was easy to cause a rebound when they stimulated their nerves.


    Since everyone wants to stay in their hands, they stay. Anyway, the central government sends someone to supervise and prohibits anyone from using these reserves.


    There is no doubt that the central government that has obtained the coinage right can levy the coinage tax of each state legally. The coinage tax is exactly what its name implies: it is the income obtained after the cost of currency is removed.


    Of course, this is the gold standard era, and reserves are still needed. The profit of issuing currency cannot be as large as the credit standard era in the future.


    Even so, the coinage tax is also an important part of fiscal revenue. By contrast, tobacco and alcohol taxes are all weak and cannot be compared with them at all.


    The British want to establish a "sterling-gold" system, essentially they want to collect the world''s coinage tax. Obviously, this requires the recognition of all countries in the world, and everyone must be willing to use the pound to settle in international trade.


    There are only two ways to achieve this. Either rely on the mighty strength to overpower everyone, or only through the exchange of interests, let everyone accept the British pound as the international settlement currency.


    So far, the British plan has not been successful. The Vienna government has adopted the gold standard system. Unfortunately, the New Holy Roman Empire only recognized gold in international settlement.


    What is the pound and can it be eaten?


    On this issue, the Government of London and the Government of Vienna have conducted many communications, but in the end they ended up in vain.


    The British want to collect the coinage tax, and Franz also wants to collect it! Austria has not been eligible to collect the coinage tax in the world, but it is still collected in the circle of the Holy Roman Economic Union.


    Otherwise, why did the Vienna government take risks to reform the gold standard? We need to know that currency reform also consumes costs, and we must bear certain risks.


    Judging from the current situation, after the currency reform is completed, the mint revenue of the Vienna government will account for about 0.5 to 2 points of GDP.


    The large data gap is mainly due to the domestic economic development. The more the economy is booming, the more currencies are required in the market, and the more the currency tax is.


    Of course this is internal, and certainly not so much externally. Franz is also unable to require other countries to not issue currency and use "Aegis", at most let everyone use "Aegis" in foreign trade settlement with the new Holy Roman Empire.


    This is a long-term work. In a short period of time, people still use gold and silver for settlement. Aegis is only available inside the new Holy Roman Empire.


    It is not easy to convince everyone to join the "Aegis Shield-Gold" system. There is no visible benefit, why should someone pay you this coinage tax?


    Once the status of the international currency is determined, the demand for gold reserves will also decrease. Everyone can also rely on the credit of governments to support the value of the currency.


    At present, the most mainstream currency is gold and silver. This kind of hard currency is the most widely used. The remaining pounds, francs, and Aegis are ordinary currencies.


    The British have already begun to promote the pound. Promoting the reform of the gold standard is the most important part of it. Only when everyone''s standards are the same can the pound-gold system be established.


    ...


    The Minister of Finance Karl said in a spirited manner: "Your Majesty, the issue of Aegis is going smoothly, and now we have sufficient gold and silver reserves to handle all fluctuations."


    Thanks to the resettlement system of gold and silver in various countries in this era, the Austrian government took silver out of international settlement, and everyone will still be happy to accept it.


    It will be difficult to obtain gold from the market after countries abandon the complex standard, and even if the gold in circulation is not enough, then.


    Historically, because there was not enough gold in the market, governments of various countries undergoing gold-standard reforms had to compromise with the British and accept the pound-gold system.


    Even the gold gap in some countries is too large, and the pound is used as the standard for issuing currencies. The currency value is directly linked to the pound, and the British people''s credit is used to guarantee the currency value of the new currency.


    This is why it is generally believed that the peak of the British was after the British-Bulgarian war. With the gold in South Africa, most of the gold in the international market fell under British control, and the hegemonic status of the world currency was truly established.


    Franz nodded and said: "Don''t take it lightly and continue to strengthen the monitoring of the financial market. Once a large outflow of capital is found, start an emergency plan immediately."


    Although he doesn''t think there will be people doing things at this time, the previous British actions have sounded the alarm for Franz. In order to establish the currency hegemony of the pound, who knows whether the British will come again.


    The consortium Carl replied solemnly: "Her Majesty, please be assured. We have sent people to watch the foreign consortiums entering the country, and once they withdraw their capital, we will take action.


    Their black materials have been collected, and they will be scooped out at that time, enough to temporarily seize their capital. In severe cases, they can be sent directly to the gallows. "


    Who has no dark history for the capitalists of this era? Even after entering Austria, these foreign capitals have somewhat converged, but the blood of capital is still indispensable.


    In the normal period, in order to develop the domestic economy, the people do not take the officials into account, these issues have been put on hold, and everyone pretends that they have seen nothing.


    Now comes the critical moment. Once these obscure black history is taken out, it is enough to make them unable to eat.


    With a criminal record, capital becomes stolen money, which can be finally seized or confiscated according to Austrian law.


    Anyway, as long as there is evidence in hand, no matter how old they come from, the Vienna government is fearless.


    Franz ordered: "Keep staring at them. If they want to leave at this time, they can first send someone to do their ideological work. If it doesn''t work, then use extreme methods.


    Attention to the evidence in our hands must be sufficient persuasive. Even if you want to take action, you can only kill chickens and tamarins and catch a few serious actions.


    We cannot turn our backs on all the international capitals. We must also pay attention to methods and methods when we act. The government cannot directly go into battle with bare shoulders. "


    There is no need, Franz still doesn''t want to turn his face with the international capital. This kind of thing is to kill chickens and eggs, as long as he has done it once, there is no chance to come again.


    In the future, whether it is to issue bonds in the international market or to attract foreign investment, it is impossible. Even Austria''s normal commercial trade with the outside world will be hit by their revenge.


    Now that Austria''s industrialization process requires foreign capital to add bricks and tiles, these people are of value.


    If they are killed suddenly, even if the government gets a lot of cash, there is no way to achieve the same result.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Carl replied cautiously.


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 Chapter 265： Scientist Archive

    In 1855, the British engineer Bessemer invented the converter steelmaking method, using machinery instead of manual stirring, which greatly improved production efficiency.


    In this era, everyone''s sense of confidentiality was not high, and the news spread quickly. Of course, you can''t keep it secret, as long as you apply for a patented technology, it will be leaked.


    The converter steelmaking method is not a high-level technology. Everyone has not adopted it. It is mainly a matter of ideology. It does not mean how difficult the mechanical production technology of mixing is.


    After the news passed to Vienna, it immediately caused a sensation, which means that the efficiency of steel production will be greatly improved, and the dilemma of lack of steel on the market will be improved.


    Occasionally I went over the newspaper''s Franz. After seeing this technology, I remembered that the steelmaking technology of this era was still very primitive.


    Austria''s largest steel group has more than 100,000 employees and an annual output of more than 500,000 tons of steel.


    At this point, output also occupies half of the total steel of the New Holy Roman Empire, known as the first steel group in continental Europe.


    Austria''s steel output is also second only to the British, ranking second in the world, and the total production capacity has exceeded that of the French.


    This data is enough to satisfy the Vienna government. Now the production capacity of Austrian steel is growing at a rate of more than 20% per year, which is completely open development.


    The main reason for the surge in production capacity is due to market demand. Now the steel market is completely in short supply, not just in Austria, the entire European continent is in short supply.


    At present, the international steel exporters are mainly British, Belgium is also a steel exporter, and the remaining countries do not import steel, even if they are industrial powers.


    After five years of hard farming, the steel production capacity has finally exceeded one million tons, which is still based on the premise of the merger of the South German region, otherwise this figure cannot be reached.


    Encouraged by the Vienna government, Franz was not surprised. There is no harm without comparison. Now the British''s steel production capacity is approaching 3.3 million tons, which is about the same as the total of continental Europe.


    At this time, it needs to be opened. In terms of steel production capacity, the local resources of Britain and France determine the upper limit of their steel production capacity.


    Even if steel technology continues to make breakthroughs, there is no way to solve these problems. It can''t be seen in the short term, and the lack of resources in the later stages will limit their growth.


    Of course, they have colonies that can make up for the shortage of resources, but the increase in costs has also caused a decline in profits, which has deprived capitalists of their interest in continuing to invest.


    Franz asked with concern: "Mr. Algiers, is it feasible in our existing technology to use open hearth steelmaking?"


    There is no way. There are too many things. Franz has forgotten to promote the innovation of steel technology, and this can be opened.


    Of course, he is not even an amateur on this issue. Franz of open hearth steelmaking technology remembers the words "open hearth steelmaking". The specific content is not a professional who knows?


    Algist stared at Franz with a grimace. What kind of ghost is open-hearth steelmaking? Could it be laid flat?


    Franz couldn''t answer this question! It can only be explained bluntly: "It is to improve the efficiency and quality of steel smelting by changing steelmaking furnaces."


    Algist nodded thoughtfully, still confused, and replied uncertainly: "Your Majesty, this question requires a lot of experimentation to know, or should I do the experiment first?"


    "Okay!" Franz replied without hesitation.


    Obviously, this is not just a matter of ideas, it is also a matter of technology. At least Franz was sure that it was definitely not a matter of laying the steelmaking furnace flat.


    Sent to Algiers, Franz decided that such things in the future should not be done blindly. If it involves industrial technology, it is better to dig people directly.


    Isn''t it the Siemens family? Is it because of his influence in the German region that he is afraid of digging people?


    Franz can proudly say that after so many years of operation, except for the Prussian Junker aristocracy, the others are basically the price.


    There is no way for the great Junker aristocracy. This is really impossible to dig. People are military-owned countries. Franz cannot give that treatment anyway.


    Of course, there are many ordinary Junker nobles who come to play for him. After all, the reason why eggs are not placed in a basket, many nobles understand.


    Judging from the current development, the German region is obviously the new Holy Roman Empire with more potential and the most orthodox existence.


    The most important thing is that Franz''s policies can best protect everyone''s interests. Even the states that have joined the German Federal Empire are also watching the Vienna government.


    Although the Paris meeting forcibly split the German region, this does not mean that the people in the German region are really willing to accept it.


    Instead, because of the interference of the powers this time, the idea of ??unification has spread more widely. In particular, the rebellious secondary two boys have become firm Germans.


    In recruiting talents, the Vienna government has taken advantage. Because of the resources at hand, Franz can also offer a higher price than the other two.


    ...


    Franz ordered: "Tyren, send someone to check the Siemens family."


    After several years of reorganization, the intelligence organizations have become more combative. The peripheral intelligence organizations formed by the aristocratic network mainly collect some basic news.


    There are also specially trained intelligence personnel, using this network, arrange new identities to be mixed into governments.


    These are long-term incubations, and will not be activated unless necessary. In the short term, it is still mainly to buy, which is the most effective means.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    After a pause, Franz said, "Just build a scientist archive and collect all the data of famous scientists from all over the world, especially those in the German region.


    Including outstanding young people who have the potential to become scientists, you can also focus on the same. Anything we need can be arranged to dig over, and in this respect Count Hohen can be coordinated to house them. "


    There is no way. With so many scientists in this world, many people who are not famous in later generations, but who made outstanding contributions at the time, are equally attractive.


    Can not fool outsiders, holding German nationalism and patriotic flags to scientists in the region of Fugu, can you?


    The slogan Franz thought about it: "working hard for the unity of Germany", coupled with generous treatment, he could not believe or fool around.


    It is because oil and salt will not enter, and Franz does not mind the moral abduction. Start with relatives and friends and let them do ideological work together and patriotism education for die-hards.


    As long as these people come in, they do n¡¯t make any difference whether they are serving government research institutions, serving private enterprises, or operating their own industries.


    In the mid-to-late 19th century, however, there was a huge outbreak of talents in the German region, both in quality and quantity, far surpassing all countries in the world.


    The Second Reich of Germany was able to become an explosive household, relying on this wave of talent explosion, walking at the forefront of the second industrial revolution.


    The foundation of the new Holy Roman Empire is now much stronger than that of the German Empire. This gap is very wide, both in terms of resources and in the market.


    In 1855, the total population of the New Holy Roman Empire reached 51.286 million people, with a total area of ??about 1.026 million square kilometers. The total industry was comparable to that of the French.


    With this base, except for the bears next door, no country in continental Europe can compare with it.


    The furry bear is a pervert, with a territory larger than 20 times that of the New Holy Roman Empire and a population of more than 73 million. This is also due to the Crimean War, which is 74 million.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t fight the bear, Franz is just better than English and French. Especially the French, France had a population of more than 35 million a decade ago, and now it is barely 36 million.


    This snail-like growth rate is still declining. It was not until the First World War that it reached the 40 million level, from the second most populous country in Europe to the fifth.


    In the face of this competitor, Franz can safely say boldly: Don''t worry about it anymore, let''s spend time slowly!


    Every year, the strength comparison between the two sides changes. In less than two decades, the population of the new Holy Roman Empire is twice as large as that of the French, and the gap between the strengths of the two sides has been completely opened.


    There is no way to meet such a buddhist opponent, you can surpass the past by the salted fish mode. There is no need to do anything against them, the French themselves will leave themselves alone.


    Napoleon III''s ability to develop the economy is really good, but there is no way to change the current situation of low fertility in the French people, unless the current inheritance law, marriage law ...


    In short, the French people are not unwilling to have children, but they cannot afford more children. Large cities are full of abandoned babies, and the working class can''t afford to give birth, or there is no time to raise them.


    Farmers who should have been the main force of population growth because of limited land, in order to ensure the quality of life, they spontaneously reduced fertility.


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 Chapter 266： Martial arts

    Cairo


    After British and French mediation, the negotiations finally achieved phased results, and Jonas agreed to make limited concessions. It''s just that this concession is just what he thinks, the Egyptians can''t feel it.


    "Mr. Hamhamd, we can choose not to hold you accountable, but you must pay enough compensation, otherwise I cannot explain to the people.


    You must pay one million SHIELD for cargo loss, two million SHIELD''s pension, and two million SHIELD for mental damage. This is the bottom line of the new Holy Roman Empire. "Jonas Russo


    5 million Aegis is equivalent to 2.5 million pounds, equivalent to 18.3 tons of gold. This number has exceeded the Egyptian government''s fiscal revenue, and it is no wonder that it can be accepted.


    McHamd retorted angrily: "Impossible, you are extorting!


    What loss of goods is worth one million Aegis? This caravan is to transport some pots and cans, which is not worth a lot of money at all, and all the goods will not exceed 5,000 Aegis.


    You have only died of three people in total, and you will need two million SHIELD''s pension. This is just a joke, at most 500 SHIELD.


    The loss of the Ali Kui tribe is tens of times yours. Should their country also pay their pensions? We are not demanding, just offset it.


    Mental loss fees are even more nonsense. It is clearly us who have suffered the loss, and even if it is a claim, the Egyptian government should claim it from your country! "


    Jonas explained in a serious way: "Mr. Hamhamd, you are ignorant.


    The caravan''s altar pots are precious antique relics, each of which is invaluable. One million Aegis is the wholesale price. If scattered retail sells three or five million Aegis, there is no problem.


    The three unfortunate dead were the best talents in the new Holy Roman Empire. If they do not have an accident, they may all become great nobles in the future, so their families ask your government to pay compensation according to the value of the nobles.


    Taking into account the mood of the victims, we believe that this reasonable request should be supported.


    The wrongdoing of government officials in your country has deeply hurt the hearts of more than 50 million people in the new Holy Roman Empire, and the spiritual loss of two million Aegis, is n¡¯t it? "


    Jonas''s explanation made the representatives of Britain and France shine, and it seems that they are ready to learn excellent experience.


    What are you afraid of? When did the major powers speak overseas in this era?


    Mahmoud was speechless for a while, so nonsense, how can we talk?


    Opponents can play rogue, but they can only reason. There must also be good reasons to obtain the support of the British and French in order to be able to balance the Austrians.


    The French representative, De Leseb, persuaded, "Mr. Jonas, the demands of your country are too high and have far exceeded the capacity of the Egyptian government."


    Lions are too open to talk. Anyway, they are negotiating. How can they cut prices without talking about it? But once it comes up, it is said to be the bottom line. How can this be discussed?


    Jonas said with a smile: "It doesn''t matter. If you don''t have the money, you can use the tariffs, minerals, right of way, or land to pay off the debt.


    We didn''t come for money, we just had to have a fair result. What exactly the Egyptian government pays for compensation can be negotiated. "


    Seen poorly, Jonas is a businessman, and the diplomat is only part-time. When it comes to doing business in Egypt, the French have the best mix and are engaged in the most industries; the British secondly have the right to build roads and are expanding their power.


    Austrian merchants are more embarrassed, many industries are not accessible, and Austrian goods are exported to Egypt and subject to heavy taxes.


    Regardless of whether others can tolerate it, Jonas, who has a painful skin, is intolerable. The privileges of British and French merchants, he also wanted to get them.


    Of course, this must be based on the completion of the Vienna government order.


    Mahmoud growled: "It''s impossible, the Egyptian government will never accept your blackmail. If you love to walk, if you want to stay and eat the sand, just stay!"


    What a joke, for a small oasis of no value, you have to pay so much. Do you really think the Egyptian government is bullying?


    After listening to Mchammed''s words, Jonas was ecstatic, but still said with no expression: "Sinai Peninsula is not worth five million Aegis.


    Your country must cut tariffs, abolish restrictions on Austrian goods entering Egypt, and give equal treatment to Austrian businessmen in Egypt! "


    I did n¡¯t know about the fooled Mchamd, and thought that Jonas had made concessions, and after a moment of contemplation, he replied: ¡°Mr. Jonas, your request is too much. Freely determining tariffs is our sovereign right , Absolutely cannot give up. "


    Worried that McHamd, Britain and France are also paying attention to Egyptian tariffs, and they are afraid to make any side on this issue.


    Jonas frowned and said, "It''s too late now, let''s calm down first. We will discuss the issue of tariffs tomorrow. Will other terms be adopted?"


    After so long negotiating, it was the first time that Jonas had taken the initiative to adjourn the meeting. Despite some doubts, Mehmed did not object.


    Leaving the conference room, Jonas immediately instructed the recorder sent by the Vienna government: "Will, sort out the content of today''s meeting and pass it back to the domestic Egyptian government to agree to cede the Sinai peninsula."


    Will''s man frowned and said, "Mr. Jonas, the Egyptian government has not agreed to cede the Sinai Peninsula, aren''t you doing this to deceive the country?"


    Jonas sneered: "How can it be considered deception? Pass the meeting back, and according to our best understanding, isn''t that stupid McHamard ceding the Sinai Peninsula to us?


    Don''t be silly Will, international politics is so dark. We just have to choose what is in our favor and ignore the terms that are against us.


    Negotiating with these indigenous countries, ambiguous agreements, or memoranda, is the best way to get benefits.


    Don''t look at the French who seem to be supporting the Egyptian government. When we proposed tariff reductions, De Leseb was also tempted.


    In the interest, everyone is not a philanthropist. Without sufficient benefits, they will not be on their own for the Egyptian government.


    Now let us people on the Sinai pledge their sovereignty. At the end, the Egyptian government will either choose war or continue to slap on the negotiating table.


    This summary of the meeting is just a hands-on excuse to make our food look as good as possible, which is essentially aggression! "


    Will nodded thoughtfully, without causing the fact that the Egyptian government said it would not sell anything! The economic value of the Sinai Peninsula is low, but this is not a reason to sell the country?


    Even though the Egyptian government was influenced by Western culture in this era, their enthusiasm for the land was not as high as later generations. The Egyptian government is also afraid of making concessions, triggering a chain reaction and being divided up by European countries.


    ...


    On June 26, 1855, the Austrian settlers raised the flag of the new Holy Roman Empire on the Sinai peninsula, and sworn sovereignty over the Sinai peninsula.


    After a strong protest from the Egyptian government, Jonas completed a diplomatic blackmail directly under the pretext of meeting minutes. In the end, under the mediation of Britain and France, the Vienna government agreed to pay fifty million shields as a ransom for the Sinai Peninsula.


    Under the strong demands of Britain and France, the Vienna government made concessions and promised not to continue to seek expansion in the Egyptian region and immediately stop colonizing activities in the region.


    On July 21, 1855, Jonas signed the Land Trade Treaty on the Sinai on behalf of the New Holy Roman Empire and the Egyptian government. The next day, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria signed the Cairo Treaty.


    The Sinai Peninsula was won, the tentacles of the Suez Canal were established, and the Vienna government was satisfied.


    Just paying a worthless Sinai Peninsula, Austria was successfully excluded from Egypt, and Britain and France were satisfied.


    The only tragedy was the Egyptian government, which lost a piece of territory on the Sinai Peninsula in vain. The nominal redemption of the land of five aegis was just a round in their hands, and it was transferred to the colonial squad as compensation for the Arish incident.


    This is also a bounty given by the Vienna government to the colonial squad as compensation for their risk of eating sand for half a year. As leaders of the colonial squad, Leohaval and Andrea also won the title of knights of honor.


    In general, things have come to a successful conclusion.


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 Chapter 267： Everyone has a responsibility to protect the environment

    Palace of vienna


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, the number of our colonies is constantly increasing. It is necessary to set up a colonial department to manage colonial affairs."


    After thinking about it, Franz suddenly found that Austria had also become a colonial power, at least in terms of colonial area.


    From 1854 to the present, in more than a year, more than 30 colonial strongholds have been opened on the African continent, sending more than 200,000 migrants.


    Among European countries, Austria is the most active in developing the African continent. At this time, if there is no special department to manage it, it is easy to cause confusion.


    Franz thought for a while and asked, "Now we really need to set up a colonial ministry. Who does the Prime Minister think is qualified for this position?"


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Her Majesty, how about Count Yosip Jelacic as Colonial Minister?"


    The Croatian Count Josip Jelacic, one of the three patriarchs who saved the Austrian Empire in history, led the Croatian militia to suppress the Hungarian rebellion.


    Over time, as the national integration progresses, it is inevitable that the Vienna government will also use senior minority officials to show that all ethnic groups are equal.


    In this context, as a loyal supporter of the empire, Josip Jelacic stood out.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Josepp Jelacic is then the Minister of Colonialism. I remember he also contributed to the Empire during the rebellion of 1848.


    In recent years, he has done a good job as a senior Croatian official. Considerable achievements have been made in both road construction and economic development. "


    The cabinet cannot always be controlled by Germans, which is not conducive to national unity. In Franz''s view, as long as loyalty passes, ability is passed, no matter what origin it is, it can be promoted and reused.


    This kind of Josip Jelacic can exist as a typical example. Franz has just taken office in the past few years. He also needs the support of the nobles in the German region, and it is inevitable to compromise with them.


    By now his position has been solid, and it is naturally not a problem to promote some people according to his own will.


    It was only to Franz''s surprise that he did not wait for him to act, and Prime Minister Felix actually took the initiative to raise it. In this way, the Prime Minister will have to bear the pressure from the nobility of Vienna.


    After thinking about it, Franz gave up this worry. Prime Minister Felix is ??now a national hero in the eyes of the Germans, and is no longer the Prime Minister of the Butcher.


    With this layer of halo, no matter how dissatisfied the conservative aristocrats are, they cannot shake his position.


    The better the new Holy Roman Empire develops, the brighter the aura on Prime Minister Felix''s head will be.


    Archduke Louis was reluctant to speak, and now he is in charge of reform. As a conservative leader, his sense of existence in the cabinet is getting lower and lower.


    Opposing the emperor at this time was not good for him, and political life ended well in advance.


    Secretary of the Army Prince Wendy Schgrez said hesitantly: "His Majesty, the Sinai Peninsula is a large desert. There are nomadic tribes in only a few oasis.


    We can''t gain anything at all here. Setting up an administrative agency here is probably not enough to pay our tax officers a salary.


    The two infantry regiments we stationed on the island were too wasteful. The local area could not even provide food for themselves, and the water source in the dry season was a problem. "


    This is a headache. In this era, Franz could not luxury luxury artificial water for supply to the garrison.


    But to ensure local influence, it is impossible without a garrison. The strength of the two infantry regiments has been reduced and then reduced.


    No garrison now. Once the Suez Canal is dug, it will not be so easy to think about garrison at that time.


    Franz asked, "The government has its own consideration. Food can be transported from within the country. I never thought about self-sufficiency in the Sinai Peninsula. So the only question is the water source?"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Replied Prince Windisch Graz.


    The garrison of thousands of people consumes a lot of water resources every day to eat, drink, and drink. The population growth on the Sinai Peninsula is not up, and the most critical issue is water shortage.


    If this problem cannot be solved, even if you want to deploy heavy troops, you cannot do it.


    Looking at the map, Franz continued to ask, "Prime Minister, how many indigenous people are on the Sinai Peninsula?"


    After thinking about it, Prime Minister Felix couldn''t find an accurate figure, and reluctantly replied: "Her Majesty, the Egyptians have not conducted population statistics on the nomadic tribes on the island. We can only initially estimate that there are about 30,000 to 50,000 population."


    Hearing that number, Franz smiled.


    "The problem of water sources is easy to handle. As far as I know, the locals live on camels and sheep, and rarely grow food.


    These animals are large households that consume water. If hundreds of thousands of animals on the island are gone, the water source that everyone is worried about is not a problem. "


    The Prime Minister Felix reminded: "Your Majesty, these animals are the livelihood of the local people. If they are not allowed to raise livestock, the locals will probably find it difficult to make a living."


    Franz said sacredly: "This is a small problem, only tens of thousands of people. Ask the Egyptian government if they are willing to accept it. If they do not accept it, they will move to the West African colony to resettle.


    The local people have left. The water used by these tens of thousands of people should be enough for the soldiers of our two regiments to consume?


    The natural environment of the Sinai Peninsula has been destroyed by the locals. In history, it was once a fertile soil lined with trees and sheep.


    If we don''t protect them any more, and let them be destroyed, it won''t be long before the local natural ecology is completely destroyed, and the once beautiful Sinai Peninsula will become a dead island.


    Now the above people have been relocated, agricultural production is prohibited, and livestock farming is prohibited. This will save the precious local water resources.


    Our garrison can, during the leisure time other than training, plant trees or plant grass on the island, continuously expand the oasis area, and do its part to beautify the earth. "


    At this moment, Franz became an environmentalist. It was definitely not to solve the water problem for the garrison, he had to emigrate!


    Hundreds of thousands of livestock are large water users, and they consume a lot of water every year.


    If these precious fresh water resources are used for afforestation, tens of square kilometers of mountain forest can be easily added every year. If they are used for planting grass, it will increase even more.


    Although it seems so insignificant now, this is a virtuous circle! In theory, after hundreds of years of working so hard, the desert oasis project on the Sinai Peninsula was completed.


    Seeing the opportunity, Archduke Louis slaps up: "Your Majesty, it makes sense. For the natural environment of the Sinai Peninsula, we must act immediately."


    Of course, everyone will not object to Franz''s proposal. Exploiting the African continent requires a large population, and relocating the people on the Sinai Peninsula to disperse and resettle in the past is completely two-fold.


    Of course, if the Egyptian government is willing to accept this group of people, then even better, the Vienna government can save a sum of money.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carr said in pain, "Your Majesty, the issue of immigration from the Sinai Peninsula is temporarily put on hold!


    None of the refugees we accepted in Dalmatia have been transported. If we increase the immigration blindly, the logistical pressure on the colonies will be too great.


    Last year, the net loss of our colony was 588,000 Aegis. This year, the net loss of our colony is expected to exceed 1.2 million Aegis. Turning losses into profits as soon as possible is the top priority. "


    There is no way. Austria ¡¯s colonial activities are at the stage of net investment. To get a return, at least wait for the colonies to enter production.


    The current African colonial stronghold, in addition to setting up local farms, only goes to the sea to fish, or else hunts to make up for the lack of food.


    The logging yard is already under construction, but due to the attack by local indigenous tribes, it is still being cleared and cannot be put into production in a short time.


    As for the so-called cotton plantations, rubber plantations, coffee plantations, etc., they are all planned, and not capitalists and nobles have sent people to inspect them.


    In the short term, these industries will see no gain. Without the emergence of minerals, it will be difficult to achieve a break-even in three to five years.


    This is also the reason why countries are unwilling to invest in colonies. This investment return cycle is really too long. If you have this time, it is better to look for colonies with gold and silver minerals to develop or directly squeeze the local indigenous people.


    This is a difference in business philosophy. The main purpose of Franz''s development of the African continent is to solve the lack of domestic resources and reduce the outflow of domestic immigrants.


    Although the African colony opened up, terribly, under the advocacy of the Vienna government, more than 30,000 people spontaneously joined the army of immigrants.


    These talents are the main force for the development of the African continent. Now, as long as they apply, they can be hired by the government, holding more than double the local salary, and can also serve as grassroots officials of the colonial government.


    If you want to get rich, join the expansion team. All the spoils of the indigenous tribes are paid by individuals, and they can receive a bounty after completing the mission.


    Franz said confidently: "Don''t worry, our colonies on the African continent are still primitive and have never been developed.


    According to geologists, alluvial gold deposits are likely to occur along river banks. Trace gold is also present in the collected river sand, and there is a high chance of owning a gold mine.


    As long as a large gold mine is found, all our investment is recovered, and there is a large area of ??fertile land, how can it be a big profit.


    Don''t worry about the immigration of the Sinai Peninsula. We have time. We can do it after two or three years, and the garrison can also increase slowly. "


    ...


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 Chapter 268： Gold mine

    Guinea


    It has not been developed in this era, and most areas are tropical forests. Now is the rainy season, and the jungle is even more dangerous.


    However, this can not stop people''s enthusiasm for getting rich. The Austrian colonists have already begun to reach out inland, and they do not need government organizations, and civilian armed groups who want to make a fortune have already acted spontaneously.


    Europeans in this era, as long as they took the initiative to go to the colonies, they were brave enough to venture, and they were more courageous than those forced by the Vienna government to emigrate.


    This is also related to the proportion of refugees who are young and strong. Under the influence of the Balkan war, a large number of young people died. Finally, refugees who went to the African continent appeared to have more women and less boys.


    This is also a good thing for the Vienna government to develop the African continent. In this era, most of the men engaged in colonial activities were suffering from imbalances between men and women in the colonies. Because of this problem, a large number of mixed-races appeared in later colonies.


    No headache now, a large number of female immigrants have solved this problem. Once they formed a family, they basically stabilized.


    Franz had already developed a propaganda plan, but he was short of gold.


    There is no way. Europeans in this era recognized gold mines. For most people, mining gold is the easiest way to make them rich overnight.


    In order to attract immigrants, Franz has painfully abandoned plans to dominate the gold mines. Of course, not knowing the exact location of the gold mine is also a major reason.


    ...


    After the rain, Baron Fickney took the colony to the road. As a traditional German military aristocratic family, in this era of great changes, his father''s generation has not been able to keep up with the times, and the family business has slowly fallen.


    Originally there was not much output on the land, and after the abolition of serfdom, his income was even less. The income in the fief alone could no longer sustain his extravagant aristocratic life.


    In order not to become a member of the bankrupt aristocracy, after the Vienna government opened the African colony, Fickney mortgaged the land to the bank and organized a colonial armed force of two hundred people.


    Unlike other colonial militants, everyone in his team is well-informed and is a private army composed of hired farmers in the fiefdoms.


    These people are the result of years of operation by the Fickney family, and even after the abolition of serfdom, the local people remained loyal to him.


    Although this team can only be considered medium in scale among all colonial teams heading to the African continent, its combat effectiveness is high.


    This is the heritage of the aristocratic family, even if it is the legacy of the declining capital, it is not comparable to the outbreak households.


    ...


    "Baron, the sentry found an indigenous tribe hunting in the front. The number is about 150. Their weapons are mainly bows and bones." A middle-aged man said seriously


    Fickney frowned. He didn''t like dealing with these purely indigenous tribes, and there was no way for the two sides to communicate.


    He was not a slave trader, and had no interest in catching slaves. Although slave merchants in the United States appeared in colonial strongholds to buy slaves at this time, and the bids were not low.


    The nobleman Fickney still couldn''t pull his face, and ran to be a slave dealer. He thought it was a shame to the family.


    He has always despised teams that have fallen to profit by selling slaves.


    The Vienna government also banned the slave trade. Shortly after Franz''s succession, he promulgated the Abolition of Slavery Act, which is the legal basis for the Vienna government to liberate serfdom.


    Of course, this law does not control the African continent for the time being. As long as slaves are not brought to Austria, no one will be questioned.


    The Americans and Portuguese were slave traders. The colonial government never asked them, nor could they care about them. This is the African continent, and order depends on fists.


    The Austrian soldiers who rely on that battalion inside the colonial stronghold are not yet the opponents of the slave merchants.


    The reality is so cruel, and overseas colonization must also consider costs. Austria opened more than 20 colonial strongholds on the African continent, and the troops of an infantry division were thus dispersed.


    In addition to government forces, large and small colonial teams from the country are also an important part of the colonial armed forces. A single armed team is inconspicuous. Once all are organized, it is two infantry divisions.


    From the moment they entered the colony, they became part of the Austrian Army Reserve. In an emergency, the colonial government has the right to recruit all armed teams.


    Fickney asked, "Can you avoid them?"


    He came to look for gold to make a fortune, not to fight with indigenous tribes. This would not give him a little glory, and would consume precious ammunition.


    The middle-aged man thought for a while and said, "I''m afraid not. They are on our way, unless we are not moving forward.


    Otherwise, even if they avoid them, they are likely to be ambush when they return home. There are already several teams in the stronghold, which have been attacked by indigenous tribes.


    And these people have craniums around their waists. Most of them are cannibal tribes, which is not a good thing. We don''t need to be polite to them. "


    "Bang bang ..."


    The gunfire sounded before Fickney ordered.


    "what happened?"


    "Baron, the enemy found us and is attacking us." A soldier hurried to say


    After learning that the enemy had launched the attack, without hesitation, Fickney immediately ordered: "Pooh, take people up to kill them, solve them directly with guns, don''t be silly to fight against them!"


    "Yes!"


    ...


    One hundred and fifty meters away, gunfire sounded.


    "Bang bang ..."


    Without any suspense, the battle is over. There is no need to pay too much to deal with the indigenous people in the cold weapon era. .


    After defeating the enemy, Baron Fickney did not order to continue the hunt. He was not a slaver and had no interest in capturing the captives.


    One of the soldiers who came forward to check out suddenly cried in surprise: "Gold!"


    "Baron, these indigenous people have a piece of gold, and we are going to find a gold mine!"


    The presence of gold means that there are gold mines nearby. The range of activities of indigenous tribes during this era was limited, usually one hundred and eighty kilometers.


    Having determined the scope, it is not difficult to find a gold mine. Everyone was pleasantly surprised. After working on the African continent for a few months, there was no gain at all, and everyone did not despair to have problems.


    In the face of gold, Baron Fickney said in a good mood: "Father, give them a try!"


    The priest said in disgust, "Sorry, Lord Baron, they are not followers of God. Moreover, I don''t think that the evil cannibal tribe is qualified to go to heaven. Their only destination is to go to hell!"


    Savage cannibal tribe, this is beyond the acceptance of normal people. Except for the Virgin of the Brain, it is estimated that normal people cannot identify with "cannibalism is a culture".


    Baron Fickney just showed a kind heart and ignored his enemy''s identity, which did not mean that he had a good opinion of the barbarian cannibal tribe.


    "Okay, we continue to look for gold mines."


    ...


    As if God had a joke with him, the gold mine close by didn''t appear late, but was attacked by jungle killers several times and paid the price of three deaths and five injuries.


    Facing these kings of the jungle, Fickney''s colonial team was really tired, and everyone''s morale became inevitably low.


    "We are running out of supplies. After searching this area, if we haven''t found a gold mine, we will return to our base to replenish our supplies.


    Now I start cooking, and after dinner, except for those who arrange vigils, the rest take a good rest. If tomorrow has no results, we will come again next time.


    Don''t worry, the gold mines are all under the ground and can''t run. This is an opportunity given by God. Now it is just a test! Baron Fickney appeased


    After soothing, everyone''s mood stabilized a lot. Searching for gold mines has never been smooth, and encountering some setbacks is nothing at all.


    The legendary piranhas, ogre demon, and devil wizards did not encounter them, but they encountered some poisonous beasts and beasts, and Fickney comforted himself.


    His money is running out. If he can no longer find a gold mine, then he can only be a mercenary, get paid for working for the colonial government, or work for slave traders and earn commissions to maintain team operations.


    After hesitating for a long time, eventually the glory of the family prevailed, killing the slave merchant and he couldn''t afford to lose that person.


    For the colonial government, anyway, for the empire. Although income may be less, status is different!


    As an aristocrat, if there is a contribution, if there is not yet a high level of the colony, then there is a problem.


    At this time a familiar voice sounded: "Baron, this is the river sand we found in the river water in front, it seems that it contains gold."


    After that, the man handed the golden sand to Baron Fickney.


    After looking at it, Fickney hurriedly said, "Hurry up with Father Battig, we may find a gold mine."


    In this era, European priests also worked as teachers, scientists, engineers, and other sub-professions. There is no family drag, there is a lot of time to learn knowledge every day, and their knowledge level is usually good.


    Father Bartigh came from Baron Fickney, and Ficoni promised to subsidize Father Bartigh a Catholic church once he found a gold mine and help him spread the gospel of the Lord in the colony.


    The camp was not very large, and Father Battig, who was praying, was called in to identify whether the glittering material in the river sand was gold.


    Holding the magnifying glass and looking closely for a while, Father Battig said, "God bless you, Lord Baron, you have finally found the gold mine.


    However, I still need to go to the river to explore in order to be able to determine the gold content in the river sand. If it exceeds 5 grams, then it has development value.


    From the perspective of Dan Cong''s river sand, the gold content in this area should be very high. Judging by my experience, it should not be less than 5 grams. "


    Fickney couldn''t wait to say, "No problem, Father. It''s getting late now. Let''s take a night off before we can go to the field for exploration tomorrow."


    The presence of gold in the river sand is not a secret, but the content is very touching. After more than a hundred tests, the content of gold in each ton of river sand did not exceed 3 grams.


    This value may be considered rich in later generations. In this era, there is no value for mining. Even if it is forcibly mined and refined, it will not be profitable.


    At the beginning, Baron Fickney was still keen to test the river sand, but gradually he became desperate. He didn''t pay much attention until he saw the golden light in the river sand just now.


    It is already visible to the naked eye, and this gold content is naturally not low. However, the river sand is not representative, and only after conducting on-site exploration can we determine the gold content.


    Father Battig replied, "Her Baron, I have no questions. You can arrange these things."


    ...


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 Chapter 269： sensation

    After a week-long exploration, Father Buckker gave the final answer: "Congratulations, Lord Baron. You are getting rich soon.


    This is an alluvial river ore. The gold content on the surface of the river sand has reached 8 grams, and the gold content in the lower ore sampling test has actually reached 16 grams.


    This gold mine has spread for two kilometers along the river, and preliminary estimates of gold mine reserves may be as high as 50 tons. As long as the report is completed by the colonial government, it belongs to you. "


    Hearing this news, everyone was excited. Such rich mines are rare in Austria.


    The ecstatic Baron Fickney forcibly suppressed his emotions and immediately stated: "It''s not just that I want to get rich, we all have to get rich.


    Please rest assured that the original agreement is still valid. This gold mine is shared by all of us, including the boys who sacrificed to find the gold mine.


    I can assure you with the glory of the Stray family that as long as the registration is completed in the colony, half of the gold proceeds will belong to you.


    Let''s guard this gold mine together now! "


    The discovery of a gold mine also means that the most dangerous time has come. In overseas colonization, because the interests are too large and the distribution of the spoils is uneven, the fighting caused by them should not be too much.


    Don''t say it''s internal rage. Before the property rights are reported to the colonial government, even leakage of information is very dangerous.


    In the face of huge interests, don''t be too many incidents of black eating. On the African continent, the most dangerous is not the jungle, not the indigenous cannibal tribe, but millions of peers.


    Baron Fickney''s value is not thick. After equipping everyone with weapons and equipment, he spent almost the same. Naturally, it is impossible to have money to pay everyone.


    Since there is no money, I can only draw big cakes. Sharing the benefits of the gold mine together is the core of his gathering this team.


    Obviously, the credibility of the Stray family is still very important in this group of people''s minds. If it is not the long-standing concept of humility, the atmosphere on the court will now be even warmer.


    "Lord Baron, please rest assured that we will swear to guard the gold mine!"


    "Dear Lord Baron, rest assured, as long as we are not dead, the gold mine will not be lost!"


    ...


    Everyone assured them.


    With the assurance of everyone, Baron Fickney smiled cheerfully. After appeasing his subordinates, he was able to go to the colony to register and report with confidence.


    Even if the property right is determined, it does not mean that the gold mine is safe. This is the African continent. The most important thing is the desperate. Guarding the safety of gold mines is also a top priority.


    Some of the weak colonial teams, even if they found gold mines, did not have the strength to mine them, they could only sell them to the colonial government for a one-time return.


    Obviously, Baron Fickney is not so short-sighted. This gold mine was sold to the colonial government for a maximum of five or six hundred thousand Aegis. If you mine it yourself, the final profit may reach up to several million Aegis.


    ...


    After Baron Fickney confirmed the property rights of the gold mine, the news of the discovery of the gold mine in Guinea returned to China in the shortest time.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Franz, who is working hard to make people, was also attracted by the news. Gold mining means wealth, and it is conceivable that Guinea will soon set off a gold rush.


    Franz still had some impressions on the gold coast of Guinea. There is no way to know where the specific gold mine is located.


    Many place names in later generations do not exist in this era, and even remembering them is useless.


    Just like the gold mine found in Guinea now, it is a big hello in Guinea, which is not in the future.


    The African continent in this region is still without land. The colonial government did not have the so-called concept of sovereignty, anyway, if I took it, it would be mine.


    The neat borders of subsequent African countries were actually determined at the Berlin Conference. Prior to that, there was no clear border in each region. Whoever occupied it was even who.


    The cruel reality made Franz abandon his dream of getting rich by mining gold, but using the news of gold, it was a good way to attract immigrants.


    Of the gold rushers, there are always very few who can make a fortune. Most people end up running out of money, and gold has not been found. In the end, they have to leave the colony to find a job and earn a living.


    There is not much else on the African continent, that is, there is much land. With sufficient labor to develop local land, the benefits brought by it are far from comparable to those of one or two gold mines.


    The maid''s voice sounded, "Your Majesty, the cabinet ministers are here."


    "Well, I''ll be right there," Franz replied.


    The charm of gold mines is huge, especially a large rich mine has attracted the attention of many people, even the cabinet of the Vienna government is no exception.


    If gold is replaced with money, it is estimated that this temptation will be greatly reduced. One ton of gold is worth only 27.32 million Aegis, and fifty tons of gold is more than 13 million Aegis.


    In fact, mining gold also requires costs. The final net profit may also be three or four million Aegis, and it will take time to mine gold mines. On average, the annual return is more than one hundred and twenty thousand Aegis.


    For Franz, this can only be regarded as a small sum of money, and for the Vienna government, it is also a day of fiscal revenue.


    Obviously, this is not the case. The biggest use of the government for gold is as a reserve currency. The potential profit contained in it is much greater.


    ...


    The Minister of Finance Karl said in a spirited manner: "His Majesty, a large gold mine was found on the African continent. After analysis by geological experts, there may be other gold mines in the surrounding area. The colonial government has blocked the news.


    If we now organize manpower to carry out comprehensive exploration, we will definitely gain a lot, and the African colonies will soon be able to turn a profit. "


    Franz was puzzled. He had not heard of a large vein gathering in Guinea. It was not surprising to find a large gold mine, but it was impossible to find a large gold mine without causing a sensation.


    However, Franz was not in a hurry to deny the Finance Minister''s statement that colonies were free to develop and expand in this era. If a colonial team ran out of Guinea and found a gold mine, he would not be surprised at all.


    Guinea is not big. Don''t expect the colonial team to act in accordance with the borders of future generations. Where these people''s activities reach is only known by themselves.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic suggested: "Her Majesty, the Gulf of Guinea has always said that there is a Gulf of Gold. Now that Guinea has discovered gold again, it means that the gold in this area has not been mined.


    Now that we haven''t leaked the news, we will send troops to occupy the entire area first, and then slowly search for gold mines! "


    Franz shook his head, opened the map and drew a few lines to ask: "Expansion in the Gulf of Guinea is possible, but the British, Portuguese, Dutch, and French all have strongholds in the coastal areas.


    We cannot conflict with so many countries at the same time, so the best way is to avoid these strongholds and expand from the inland. Can this be done? "


    The name of the Golden Bay is too loud. Although few new gold mines have been found locally in recent decades, it has now become a gathering place for slave trade in Africa, and slave merchants from all countries have gathered here.


    Don''t look at their individual strengths. Once united, they are not so easy to deal with. And the whole body is still triggered, in case the countries behind are involved, Austria also wants to swallow the Gold Coast alone, it is just a dream!


    Josip Jelacic replied with confidence: "Your Majesty, the colonial strongholds of these countries are mostly private, not government-organized.


    We have also sent civilian armed groups to compete with them, and not to drive them out, it is still feasible to establish some strongholds in coastal areas.


    As long as we have a sufficient number of local immigrants, we will occupy the initiative of colonization. Before the large-scale discovery of gold mines, the intervention of governments will be limited.


    As long as we have established sufficient advantages before then, we can resolve them later through negotiations. It is nothing more than sharing the interests of everyone, and the basic strength is to divide the site locally. "


    Civilian armed forces are the main force of governments in overseas colonial activities. Even if these organizations fight, there is still room for manoeuvre, and governments will not be dragged directly into the water.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz drew a few circles on the map of Africa, and then said, "Let''s target these areas, these are all areas where there may be a lot of gold.


    However, our goal is not gold. The most precious wealth on the African continent is fertile land that has not yet been developed, followed by some natural minerals, and finally gold.


    What if gold could be richer? The annual mining volume is limited, and it is simply not worth investing a lot of resources to fight against each other.


    So once things are impossible, it is time to give up. Gold may exist in coastal areas, but more inland areas.


    We don''t have the ability to develop inland, but we have empowered civil society to let them develop freely.


    If all countries concentrate their efforts to compete for Ghana and C?te d''Ivoire, then we will go to the hard bones of Nigeria and Nigeria, just to take the opportunity to clarify the interests of West Africa. "


    After listening to Franz''s explanation, everyone was shocked, that is, a land-powered country like Austria. If the sea-powered country is changed, this kind of speech is apostasy.


    It cannot be said that everyone is short-sighted. It is really mining gold. It only takes one or two years for the colony to make a profit. If it is to open plantations and grow cash crops, it will be difficult to see results in five or six years.


    This is based on the fact that there are enough immigrants. Unfortunately, the major colonial empires are short of people, and the local population is not enough. Where can they develop colonies?


    The small countries with a native population of less than 5 million, such as the Netherlands and Portugal, will not talk about it. Even Britain and France have a population of more than 30 million. The growth rate is similar to that of snails.


    On the contrary, the situation in Austria is better, the number of colonies is not large, the number of people in the country is quite large, and the population growth rate is much higher than in Western Europe. Only then can there be sufficient human resources for further development.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl reminded: "Your Majesty, if the government abandons the monopoly on gold mines, I am afraid that our colonies will still be in a loss for a long time."


    "This loss is within our tolerance. It has abandoned the benefits of monopolizing gold mines, but can get a large influx of immigrants.


    Let ¡¯s control it artificially. The gold rush can last at least five or six years. As long as one third of these gold rushers can stay, our foundation on the African continent is stable. Franz replied calmly.


    People who rush for gold may not be able to make money, but those who provide logistical supplies to gold rushers will definitely make money.


    What the government needs is a long-term sustainable colony, not a colony that has prospered because of gold mining and has been depressed because gold mining has been completed.


    Did the colony lose money? This account will depend on how it is calculated.


    If the tax, administrative and military expenditures are simply calculated, then there may be losses on the books, but the gold rush will also form a local market, which can expand the sales of Austrian industrial and commercial goods.


    For example: tents, kettles, shovel, hardware, ships ...


    With so many related industries receiving orders, a large amount of tax will inevitably be generated and fed back into fiscal revenue.


    Can''t fill the loss yet, then the government buys gold locally to use it as a reserve currency for currency, and the currency tax collected will always be profitable, right?


    The loss-making colonies of various countries are not one or two, but everyone still knows the hidden benefits behind this scene without giving up.


    ...


    The Vienna government lifted the blockade, and the news of the discovery of a large gold mine in Guinea quickly spread across the New Holy Roman Empire and spread throughout the German region.


    This is just the beginning. After the discovery of gold mines by Baron Fickney, others have discovered them one after another, but these gold mines are not so large.


    It doesn''t matter, as long as there is a gold mine. Even some gold mines with too low gold content and no value for mining have been promoted by the unscrupulous colonial ministry.


    Anyway, they are all gold mines, the official just announced the reserves, and gave an ambiguous figure about the gold content of the ore.


    For example: 0.8 to 45 grams, the gold content of 0.8 grams per ton is not necessarily the lowest figure, but the gold content of 45 grams per ton must be the highest, or even far exceeds the highest gold content.


    These data are enough to fool ordinary people. The gold content of each ore is not the same. It is normal to have such a large gap. There is occasionally a high-quality ore in the gold mine of garbage!


    The media also cooperated with the propaganda. So and so on, he became rich overnight in the gold rush. For example, Baron Fickney became a household name, so everyone knows that he became a millionaire overnight.


    As for the fact that wealth is still buried underground and the cost of mining gold mines is also costly, it has been decisively ignored by the media.


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 Chapter 270： Gold rush

    No one can resist the temptation of gold. Since Baron Fickney found the first gold mine, God seems to have opened the door, and large and small gold mines have been discovered one after another.


    The scope has long been not limited to Guinea, and gold mines have been discovered in Ghana, C?te d''Ivoire, and Mali.


    Even the most conservative nobles in the German region couldn''t help it, sending family children to organize overseas expansion groups to compete for this fat cake.


    Palace of vienna


    Lopez, the chairman of the German Regional Cultural Exchange Association, said: "His Majesty, a lot of German nobles have expressed their goodwill to us in the recent period of time, hoping to join this gold mine battle, do you want them to join in?"


    The German Regional Cultural Exchange Conference was formed after the Paris Conference, and Franz ordered that the main purpose is to continue to resist the banner of reunification.


    Youth groups, literary and art circles, and education circles in the German region are very marketable. Through the connection of this organization, the Vienna government holds cultural exchange meetings in the German region every year.


    Not only the New Holy Roman Empire, the German Federal Empire, and the Kingdom of Prussia were involved, but in fact independent countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands also participated.


    The venue of the meeting is also rolling in various states of the German region. The funds are nominally from private donations. In fact, most of the funds are allocated by the Vienna government.


    The nobles of the German region proposed by Lopez would not naturally be the nobles of the New Holy Roman Empire. These families were interested and joined in long ago, more in other regions.


    "As long as you agree with the German culture, you can join it, whether it is aristocracy, non-governmental organizations or individuals, you can publicize this.


    The land we have expanded on the African continent is not just for the new Holy Roman Empire, but for the entire Germanic nation.


    We welcome every compatriot to join in and contribute to the construction of our second home.


    The Vienna government is enacting a bill to encourage immigration, and all German immigrants will enjoy the best conditions. "


    Franz is still worried that immigration is not enough. How could he refuse to join them?


    Nobles ran for gold this time, but it wasn''t just a single-handed battle. Without organizing an armed team, if you ran to the African continent and found a gold mine, you could not keep it.


    The serfdom in the German region was abolished not long ago. The influence of the aristocracy has not yet dissipated. Having them to organize armed immigration is much more efficient than government propaganda.


    As long as people flicker past, Franz is not afraid that they will leave. The big issue of land is not attractive to capitalists, but to ordinary immigrants who clang for the poor.


    A farm is afraid of not retaining people? Anyway, there are not many other things on the African continent. Logging and selling wood before opening a farm plantation.


    Fudge lived one, then fudge lived. People who ca n¡¯t eat enough local food suddenly have a farm of their own. Are they afraid they will not emigrate?


    Although conditions in the United States are better, they are also full of uncertainty. Many people will not be able to achieve it in their lifetime if they want to obtain a farm of their own.


    The African continent is much better. Some of the Franz Emperors had land grants. The prerequisite is to defeat the local disease, and the personal risk factor is high.


    In order to increase the number of immigrants, Franz had to mobilize everyone''s patriotic enthusiasm and create a second home, which is the slogan of the government''s immigration propaganda.


    ...


    Guinea


    The Royal Bank has settled in the African continent for more than a year. Since the colonial stronghold stabilized, the Royal Bank has opened a branch here. It was the first bank to enter the Austrian colony.


    Now there is another business, making loans to mine owners with insufficient funds. The development of gold mines also requires a large amount of investment. Most gold rushers cannot afford this money, and loan demand has arisen.


    Franz didn''t follow suit when everyone ran to find a gold mine. He is very clear that people looking for gold mines may not make money, but they can make money by doing logistics services.


    The outbreak households who have just discovered the gold mine are the highest quality customers of the bank and have gold mine property rights as collateral, there is no need to worry about their repayment ability.


    ...


    Tedis, a bank account manager, said with a smile: "Her Baron, this is already the best loan condition.


    If you do n¡¯t believe it, you can go out and ask about it. In New Brook, are there any financing channels with lower interest rates than Royal Bank? "


    Baron Fickney shrugged and said, "Mr. Teddys, the entire New Brook is the only bank like Royal Bank. Where can you ask me?


    If there are financing channels outside, it must be the usury of the underworld. You can never learn from them, this will damage the glorious image of Her Majesty Franz! "


    Baron Fickney also knew that there was not much room for bargaining. The entire Austrian African colony currently had only one bank, and he could not run back home to raise funds.


    For the development of gold mines, time is life. One day earlier, you can dig out gold one day earlier and realize profitability one day earlier.


    He did not forget that he still had a debt in his native land, and the collateral was a family seal. Although the yield of the land was not high, he did not want to be a prodigal in the eyes of people and lost his ancestral home.


    Tedis said without change: "Her Baron, you are so humorous. Do you need to question the credibility of Royal Bank?


    You should be aware that the cost of operating a bank on the African continent is much higher than that of the mainland. Now that New Brook is alive and well, we basically have little business.


    The current interest rate is a little higher than the local one, mainly due to amortization of operating costs. When the future of New Brook''s economy enters the formal, and our customer base grows, this interest will naturally come down. "


    Baron Fickney reluctantly said, "Mr. Teddys, but your loan interest rate is not a little bit higher, the monthly interest rate is 1.5%, which is three times higher than the domestic loan interest rate.


    Even the highest-risk commercial loan interest is just that. But I took out part of the gold mine''s property rights as collateral, you don''t have to worry about the default at all. "


    Tedis shook his head and said, "Baron Fickney, this is not the case. Here is the African continent. Risks always exist.


    The threat of indigenous tribes to gold mines, the threat of diseases in various countries, although your gold mine reserves are good, but the development environment is not good, and accidents may occur at any time.


    Once the worst happened, we lost everything.


    Royal Bank is a humane bank. If force majeure occurs that prevents you from fulfilling your contract, we will just take the collateral and will not hold you accountable.


    In fact, we have shared the risk for you. At that time, the property rights of gold mines have long been worthless.


    Moreover, during the mining process, you have encountered some troubles. Royal Bank will also block the pressure from the outside for you. If you give up this service, the interest is not negotiable. "


    The last one is the most fascinating of Baron Fickney. The entrance of Royal Bank can block the stare of the hungry wolf.


    As for whether he would be swallowed by the Royal Bank, he was not worried at all. A gold mine isn''t worth it, the Royal Bank has built its reputation.


    After hesitating for a moment, Baron Fickney said: "I can pay in gold, can I always get a certain discount?"


    Tedis answered with a smile: "Of course, we can settle at 98% of the gold price on the international market, which is already the biggest discount.


    I can guarantee that the price of gold in New Brook in the future will not exceed 5% off the international gold market. This is a common situation in all gold producing areas. "


    After contemplating for a while, Baron Fickney, who thought the price was good, didn''t continue to hesitate, picked up the pen and signed the name on the contract.


    After the transaction was completed, Tedis continued to market: "Baron Fickney, I think you also need mining equipment, which is readily available in New Brook.


    We have cooperation with the Austrian Machinery Group. If you haven''t bought it yet, you can check it out. The quality is definitely not worse than any similar products. "


    Baron Fickney responded politely: "Thank you, the name of the Austrian Machinery Group. I have heard about it in China. As long as the price is appropriate, I will be happy to cooperate with them."


    The relationship between Royal Bank and Austrian Machinery Group, Baron Fickney was not interested in caring. How big men make money is not something he can think about.


    However, now he does need machinery and it will not be possible to arrive from China without ordering for a few months.


    As long as the price is not too abnormal, he will accept it. The profit of the gold mine is enough to wipe out all these investments, and all he lacks is time.


    ...


    After a large number of gold mines were discovered, the gold rush erupted. After entering 1856, the local situation was no longer under the control of the Vienna government, and the British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and Americans all joined the gold rush.


    Almost every day there are gold diggers coming from all over the world. In just one year, the Gulf of Guinea has increased its population by nearly 200,000.


    This number is just the beginning. There are more people coming from all over the world. The contradictions among immigrants have even increased the disputes between governments.


    Especially in Ghana, the powers are intricate and complex, and the largest number of gold mines have been discovered, which has become the focus of conflicts between powers in various countries.


    The earliest start of action in Austria undoubtedly occupied an advantage, at least an absolute advantage in the number of immigrants.


    Propaganda came into play at this time. The German Federal Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia had too little say in this round of competition. Most of the German immigrants converged under the new Holy Roman Empire.


    Coupled with the previous local immigrants, the total population of the New Holy Roman Empire in Guinea''s Golden Gulf colony exceeded 200,000, which exceeded the total number of gold hunters in various countries.


    There is nothing wrong with saying that people have more power, at least when they are looking for gold mines, they have an advantage, and they have seized a large number of gold mines.


    In response to the colonial dispute, Franz appointed the Governor of the Gulf of Guinea, including all gold rushers from the German region into the reserve, and also added an infantry division in the country.


    It can be said that Franz can mobilize 100,000 troops with an order, enough to sweep all the colonies of all countries in this region.


    Austria has a land advantage, Britain and France have a sea advantage. Although Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands are inferior in strength, they have a small share of interests.


    How to deal with relations between countries has become a top priority for all parties involved. It is impossible to swallow it alone, and no one has the ability to deal with so many enemies.


    Moreover, the benefits of gold mines seem very attractive. Because of the mining technology, this area can extract up to 180 tons of gold each year. The profits remaining after the cost is removed are obviously not enough to pay for the war.


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 Chapter 271： West African conflict

    As soon as 1856, Franz received the good news that the queen was pregnant. Now the entire Vienna court revolves around Princess Helen, and everyone attaches great importance to the new heirs of the Habsburgs.


    Franz sometimes couldn''t help but think, what if he was a princess? Of course, this is not that he does not like his daughter, but that he needs a heir politically.


    Although the Habsburgs had a precedent for the empress, it did not mean that conservative Austria was willing to accept another empress.


    Since Princess Helen was pregnant, the Queen Mother Sophie became nervous. In this era, women were pregnant and walked around the gate of the ghost door.


    "Franz, Helen is pregnant now. You have to keep a certain distance from her. Being too close will affect the safety of the fetus. Do you know what I''m talking about?"


    The embarrassing Franz only nodded passively. He really wanted to reply: I don''t know the right person?


    There is no way in the eyes of the mother, he is just a child who has not grown up, and the result of the argument is to be criticized.


    Franz shifted the topic and said, "By your mother, how is Massimilino''s wedding preparations?"


    Massimilino''s marriage is aimed at Princess Charlotte, daughter of King Leopold I of Belgium. It is a purely political marriage without any impurities.


    Franz attached great importance to a few younger brothers. Strict militarized management. Any situation where an idea broke down was immediately suppressed.


    Queen Sophie said confidently, "Relax, I will handle it. It''s just that after the marriage of Massimilino, how do you arrange him?"


    The royal children in Europe also need to do things. Simply being a barn worm is unproductive.


    Franz replied: "It depends on what he likes to do, and on what step has he reached?"


    Franz didn''t know how to place this younger brother. In history, Maximilian had just gone out to do things, and it was not long before Liberalism was absent.


    In his role as governor of Italy, he directly shaken the foundation of the Hapsburg dynasty''s rule.


    Looking at history, Franz thinks that the best thing for Massimilino is to be an artist or a botanist.


    This is entirely based on his personal abilities and hobbies, but Franz dare not speak out of this proposal. In the eyes of Empress Sophie, Massimilino is still very good.


    If this younger brother is not allowed to run into the wall several times, and he is allowed to be a rice bug at home, it is estimated that the outside world will think that Franz is suppressing his younger brother.


    Besides, is Massimilino really willing to accept his arrangement? You know, in history, he went to Mexico to become emperor.


    Without ambition, how could he run into that muddy water? In the case of Mexico, Franz is very clear. It is a country that has been absent from liberalism.


    Being an emperor was not afraid of the country''s conservativeness. What he feared most was that freedom was too much and the most basic binding force was lost.


    Franz Franz is not ready to go there. If Massimilino has a personal ability against the sky and possesses the talents of the latitude and longitude, then the cost of returning from the investment is obviously not.


    Not to mention Massimilino, even Franz himself does not think that it can smooth the internal contradictions of Mexico, otherwise this crown will not easily fall on Massimilino.


    ...


    Palace of vienna


    Metternich said with anxiety: "Your Majesty, the situation in the Gulf of Guinea is getting more and more complicated, with the power of various countries, armed conflicts may erupt at any time.


    Two months ago, a Portuguese infantry battalion went out to determine the property rights of gold mines. There were more than 500 people in the army with civilian armed forces. All of them disappeared, so far there is no result.


    Now there are different opinions. Some people say that they found a super gold mine and they were killed. Others said that they encountered the devil and they were all killed ... "


    The situation in the Gulf of Guinea was created by Franz. If it were not for the propaganda of the Vienna government, there would not be so many gold rushers.


    Order on the African continent has not yet been established. In colonial strongholds of various countries, order can still be barely seen, and once out of the stronghold, it completely loses control.


    Even if no gold ore is found, even if it is a rally, everyone will not go too far. After the discovery of the gold mine, it was time for Rush.


    A small colonial armed team discovered the gold mine. The first time was to keep it secret, and then sold it to the colonial government. Free mining did not exist.


    Without enough strength, he was slaughtered outside, and he did not know who the killer was.


    Initially, the property rights of the gold mine were determined, and the colonial government sent a few people to do field exploration. Everyone is afraid to go without the army.


    This is the first time for a government army. Normally no one will do this. If they can''t do it, if they miss a little bit of wind, it will lead to the disaster.


    Franz asked: "Will it be a black hand under the armies of a certain country?"


    The combat effectiveness of the Portuguese army is not good. It is easy to defeat a Portuguese infantry battalion, but it is not easy to kill them all.


    According to the devil, Franz even scorned it. Austria had colonized Africa for so long that it did not find these extraordinary creatures. How could it be born at once?


    Metternich replied, "I don''t know, but it is certain that there was internal traitor in the Portuguese team. If no one should cooperate inside and outside, they would not be wiped out.


    Now that so many people live without people and die without corpses, there are obviously serious problems, and some are covering up the truth. "


    What''s the truth Franz doesn''t care, the problem is that Austria is the most suspect now. There are not many armed forces that can do this in the Gulf of Guinea, and Austria''s local colonial forces have this strength.


    There are twelve armed teams registered in the Austrian colonial strongholds, with more than five hundred people. These are all formed by the states of the German region or by several nobles.


    These people have the strength to do this. With so many suspects under their belt, being skeptical is naturally inevitable.


    Franz is not worried about this suspicion, and the Portuguese cannot do anything without evidence.


    Moreover, the disappearance of the troops may not necessarily mean that the entire army is annihilated. It may also be that they have lost their way and become savages in the jungle.


    Although the odds are small, there are precedents. Some colonial teams lost their way in the jungle and suffered heavy losses.


    "It''s really not important to us. Where the Portuguese are missing is not in our control zone. We have no obligation to investigate for them.


    The problem now is that we must stabilize the situation in West Africa as soon as possible, otherwise countries continue to conflict, which is likely to cause greater contradictions.


    In the event of a raging fire in the area, causing the situation to get out of control, many people who originally wanted the immigrants from the Gulf of Guinea will give up and migrate to the countries of the Americas.


    Without sufficient population, it is difficult for us to control West Africa. In order to stabilize the local situation as soon as possible, we must work with governments to establish the most basic order on the ground. "


    It''s not that you don''t want to find out the real murderer, but you dare not continue to investigate. Franz can only be sure that the Austrian government forces did not attack the Portuguese. As for the civilian armed groups, it is difficult to say.


    In the event of a conflict over a giant gold mine, they did something to kill them, Franz was not surprised at all. In the face of interest, everyone''s moral conduct is often offline.


    If you find yourself in your head, it will be very troublesome. A bad one will lead to a bigger political crisis. This kind of self-assertion Franz is not interested in doing it.


    Except for the Portuguese themselves, it is estimated that the governments of all countries have the same attitude, and if they are carefully investigated, everyone is worried about igniting the fire. It is better to be pretentious.


    Metternich replied: "Your Majesty, the situation in the Gulf of Guinea is very complicated. The forces of various countries are crisscrossed. It is very difficult to divide the site at the negotiating table.


    The best way is international co-management. Everyone sets up a colonial government. As for the gold mines, let the civilian armed forces compete freely. Everyone has their own means. "


    This is not the best choice. Franz is not sure yet. The only thing that can be determined is that this is the best choice in Austria''s interest.


    Free competition, many people definitely dominate. And this order only exists in the area controlled by the colonial government. Who can control it once it is in the wild?


    Franz smiled and said, "Yes, no matter what order is, order is better than no order."


    ...


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 Chapter 272： Lack of people

    Guinea


    The early discovery of gold mines has begun operation, and the chaotic situation has directly dispelled Baron Fickney''s idea of ??continuing to find gold mines.


    There are too many competitors. There are too many examples of eating for the sake of profit.


    The Guinea area is fairly good. It is completely controlled by the Austrian colonial government and a basic order has been established.


    As long as the gold mine property right is registered with the colonial government, even if an accident occurs to the owner, it is also the government''s revocation of the property right and it is absolutely impossible to fall into the hands of others.


    The act of robbing gold mines was severely suppressed by the colonial government, and the gallows were sent when they were arrested.


    The inability to capture gold mines does not mean that it is too peaceful. Gold must be mined and sold, and the most dangerous moment is on the way.


    The colonial garrison has dispatched several times in order to fight against gold theft, and even at the expense of fishing law enforcement, it has had little effect.


    There is no way, we can only strengthen the precautions, increase the number of escorts, and run at least a few times to reduce the amount of gold transported each time, which only contained this situation.


    ...


    "Her Baron, the output of our gold mine has increased to 1,800 pounds per month. At the current rate of one hundred pounds, it is too slow.


    It is not safe for a large amount of gold to stay in the mine, and if we leak the news, we are in danger. Fr. Battig warned


    Annoyed that the gold mine output is too high. It would be a joke to say it, but now he is really annoyed by it.


    His gold mine is more than 200 kilometers from New Brook, and the forest is too easy to be ambush along the way.


    Every time they transport gold, they dare not determine the route in advance, for fear of leaking the wind.


    There is no way, his colonial team is not large, and he has to stay behind the gold mine, and he can send guards no more than 70 at a time.


    Baron Fickney said with a grin on his face: "Wait a minute, I have passed through the New Brook colonial government. Later they will send someone to collect gold and send us logistics supplies."


    For security reasons, Baron Fickney had to sell gold to the colonial government at a low price, and the colonial government sent troops to collect gold.


    He is not thinking about using mercenaries, but the mercenary commissions are not cheap, and the security is not so guaranteed.


    Father Battig said with relief: "This is the best way. Money can''t be earned. Safety comes first.


    However, you also need to consider the problem of insufficient gold mining workers. The workers we hired didn''t work long, and they basically left after making a profit. "


    The lack of workers is a common problem faced by all gold mines. It''s not that Fickney hasn''t thought about hiring a local labor force, but unfortunately these people are really not expected to work.


    Free and casual, disregarding the rules of the gold mine, disturbing rules and regulations. Even if the efficiency is low, the key is that accidents still occur frequently.


    After a month of persistence, he was desperate for these people. Obediently pay high prices and hire gold prospectors in colonial strongholds.


    Bark Fickney said uncertainly: "I have written to a friend in China about this issue and asked him to help hire a group of workers. Our salary here is three times that of the local people and we should be able to recruit people."


    This is the African continent. Although the salary is higher than the local one, the mortality rate is also high! One in ten people who had gone out with him at the time had fallen, sick, war dead, and all kinds of accidental deaths.


    People who dare to fight dare to break in, run without recruiting themselves. The remaining ordinary people, as long as they are not able to survive in the country, who wants to come and take risks?


    The workers needed by Baron Fickney are just ordinary people, and only ordinary people who are safe and secure can keep the job going for a long time.


    Gold rushers just came to work when they had no money. After the money was earned, they ran out to find gold again. Finding a gold mine for yourself is better than selling for others.


    These gangsters are different from them. After finding a gold mine, they sell it directly to the colonial government to take people away.


    Father Battig nodded and said, "It''s best, if possible, I hope to build the church by the end of the year."


    The main purpose of his service for Baron Fickney was for a church of his own, not to hang around under someone else''s hands.


    The Catholic Church in New Brook has long been established by the colonial government. This is a European cultural tradition. Churches have become an integral part of people''s lives.


    Baron Fickney promised: "Relax, Father. You know my credibility. As long as the gold mines are on track, I will fund the building of your church. But have you decided on the location of the church?"


    After pondering for a while, Father Battier said, "I was going to build in New Brook, but there are already churches in the area. As a latecomer, I don''t want to develop believers there.


    Now I''m confused, I don''t know where to build a church. Baron, what advice do you have? "


    Baron Fickney analyzed: "Priest, you built a church mainly for missions, so you must be in a densely populated area.


    The best option is of course New Brook, followed by new colonial strongholds, but these areas have churches.


    Everyone is here to spread the gospel of the Lord. There is no need to be next to each other. You might as well build the church near the gold mine. If all the workers are in place, there will be no less than 5,000 people.


    The surrounding terrain is flat, the land is fertile, and the water is plentiful, which is very suitable for agricultural production. I have applied to the colonial government to establish a small town, and after the gold mines have become official, I will develop a farm here.


    And the people under me, I communicated with them, everyone also intends to build a farm here, and then take over the family members, do not worry about the future development potential. "


    It wo n¡¯t work without moving here. Gold mines ca n¡¯t move here. They ca n¡¯t walk without digging out gold. Who is willing to give up his own gold mine and leave?


    Baron Fickney is a traditional aristocrat who has no interest in investing in industry and commerce, but has a special interest in establishing farms.


    Not only him, many Germans have a soft spot for the farm. Most of the American farmers in later generations were of German descent, which can explain the problem.


    Since we will stay here for a long time in the future, it is also a good choice to open up a farm and become self-sufficient in food.


    Obtaining land in the country is very difficult. It is not the same in the African continent. Now the colonial government encourages everyone to develop farms and plantations. Whoever develops the land belongs to whom, such opportunities are rare.


    Baron Fickney is well aware of the country''s determination to develop Guinea, and the current chaos cannot last long. Once the situation stabilizes, investing in agriculture is also a good choice.


    Even if it is only to solve the food problem for gold miners and not to purchase from a base more than 200 kilometers, this investment is also worth it.


    After hesitating for a while, Father Battig said with some disbelief, "Sir Baron, shouldn''t you be ready to replace your domestic fiefdom here?"


    Bark Fickney denied: "No, I will not give up the family business! But my children are a little bit, and if I don''t leave a little bit of property, it won''t be enough."


    According to the practice in the German region, the eldest son inherits the family business, and the second son can only share a small part of the industry. This is still based on the wealth of the family.


    If the economic situation is not good, then the eldest son has inherited the family business, and the second son can only go out and do it alone.


    Breaking through is not so easy. Unless you have made achievements on the battlefield, you can rise at once, and you can only slowly climb in other industries, and slowly you will be like everyone.


    That is, Austria has begun colonization, otherwise Baron Fickney would have to worry about economic problems, let alone his next generation? With the ability, he is certainly willing to lay a better foundation for the next generation.


    ...


    In order to resolve the international political crisis triggered by the Gulf of Guinea, Metternich sent diplomatic notes to six countries: Britain, France, Portugal, Portugal, and the United States.


    London


    Frankly, Prime Minister Granville did not want to have an international political crisis at this time. The London government has been busy lately and is still very busy.


    The Near East War failed to knock the Russians down. Now the Tsarist government is not at all rested, and it has recently supported the Persian government in doing things.


    In the Far East, the British have just turned Myanmar into a colony and are still suppressing the rebellion; Australia and New Zealand are not peaceful, and the indigenous people are still resisting their rule; even the situation in India has begun to be unstable.


    Compared with these colonies, the interests of the Gulf of Guinea are not worth mentioning at all. Although gold mines have been discovered, they are not in their hands?


    The interests of the seven countries converge, and the whole body is affected. It is also impossible for the London government to seize the interests of a certain country at this time.


    Granville asked: "Is the situation in West Africa out of control?"


    Colonial Minister William replied solemnly: "Yes, Your Excellency the Prime Minister.


    The Gulf of Guinea is a traditional place of gold production. We thought that after so many years of mining, the local gold had been mined. I did not expect to find so many gold mines again.


    Let the new Holy Roman Empire pick up a bargain, and now more than 80% of the local gold mines have fallen into their hands, and we have no way to compete with them. "


    The Prime Minister of Granville asked in wonder: "Why did the Austrians who had just begun colonization build their advantages so quickly?"


    As the world''s first naval powers, they are in an advantageous position in most of the overseas colonial competitions. Now all of them are falling behind, and Prime Minister Granville is very puzzled.


    William explained: "They have too many immigrants, not only immigrants from the New Holy Roman Empire, including immigrants from the German Federal Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, but even some from Italy and Russia


    Now the New Holy Roman Empire has more than 200,000 immigrants in the Gulf of Guinea, but our immigration is less than 10,000. Even if we have a naval advantage, we cannot compete with them on land. "


    "How come there are so many immigrants?" Asked Chancellor of the Exchequer John Russell.


    William explained: "Almost half of these were refugees from the Balkans, which were thrown to the African continent by the Vienna government.


    The rest are gold prospectors attracted by this gold mine. There are too many colonies and too many places for domestic immigrants to go.


    The Austrian colony is only a little bit, there are not many choices for the people, and there are naturally more people who go to the temptation of gold mines. "


    John Russell explained: "No, Earl William. I''m not asking why there are so many immigrants in Austria. I mean why Italians, Russians, and Germans ran to Austrian colonies?"


    Colonial Minister William explained: "Her Russell, I think you misunderstood. The Italians went to the Austrian colonies because they also occupied Lombardy and Venesia, and most of these immigrants came from them.


    It''s easier for Russian immigrants to run over. Not long ago, we just fought a battle with the Russians. Considering national sentiment, it is not surprising that they chose this way.


    The Germans have a high degree of recognition of the Habsburgs, and the Austrians are considered to be their own.


    Of course, the Austrians have the most colonial strongholds in the Gulf of Guinea, which is also an important factor. Many people enter their territory when they arrive there.


    These gold rushers have been put into reserve by the Austrian colonial government. Once war breaks out in the Gulf of Guinea, they can mobilize 100,000 troops. "


    The number of "100,000 troops" surprised everyone, and Prime Minister Granville said solemnly: "It seems that we must limit the Austrians, otherwise relying on the advantage of immigrants, no one can compete against them in overseas colonies."


    Colonial Minister William thought for a while and said, "The problem is actually very simple, as long as we divide these immigrants. For example: the German Federal Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the states of Italy also participate in overseas colonial activities.


    Of course, we can also be a bit rude and directly dispatch the navy to block their colonial activities. "


    Prime Minister Granville glared at him and said, "Earl William, all your ideas are ridiculous, and nothing is feasible.


    The world is not infinite. For every additional competitor, we will get less benefits. You actually have to create a bunch of competitors.


    Use warships to block the colonial activities of the Austrians for no reason? Such an idiot''s idea, you dare to think I dare not do it.


    There are many ways to limit competitors. War is the worst option. Would you mind moving? "


    Obviously, the Prime Minister of Granville was playing on the topic, and his dissatisfaction with Colonial Secretary William was not a day or two.


    The reason is very simple. The colonies have not been peaceful recently, and many of them are not peaceful. In his opinion, it is the incompetence of the colonial minister.


    ...


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 Chapter 273： Controlling mortality

    The lack of labor in the colonies was somewhat unexpected by Franz.


    Originally, he thought that with so many immigrants, the labor force would be enough, but the reality is very humiliating. Most of these immigrants are gold prospectors, and it is too difficult for them to work in peace.


    Everyone is thinking about getting rich once, unless the dream is ruined, otherwise it will be difficult to settle down. Even if it is settled, few people are willing to mine.


    Franz didn''t worry about the shortage of gold mining workers. It was a matter for the bosses of the mines. I believe that these people can play their subjective initiative to solve this problem. If it doesn''t work, dig it up slowly and don''t hurry.


    The main purpose of immigrants is to open plantations, establish an agricultural economy in the local area, and provide raw materials and markets for domestic industrial and commercial production.


    "My Majesty, our speed of immigration has been very fast, and the lack of labor in the colonies has affected our plans to develop the African continent.


    There is an overpopulated population in Germany. Every year, a large number of bankrupts choose to emigrate overseas. A large part of them have to worry about the cost of immigration.


    Many immigrants to the United States have to sign a labor contract in advance, and the hire party pays the toll. The contract is usually unequal, and everyone is forced to sign a livelihood.


    If we promise to reimburse a round-trip ferry ticket, I believe that many people are willing to go to Africa to try their luck, and many people should be left. "


    Franz thought for a while and said, "It is easy to increase immigration, but how can we control mortality? Although we have strict health regulations, we are not doing well.


    The immigration to Africa now has a mortality rate of up to 3% within one year. This figure is too high and must be reduced.


    We attracted immigrants in the past to develop the African continent. Such a high mortality rate will definitely reduce everyone''s enthusiasm for immigration. "


    Colonial immigration has a high mortality rate, a large part of which is caused by accidents, and disease is one of the killers.


    Among them are high-infectious diseases, respiratory infections, diarrhea, and malaria, so Franz convened hospital experts from the beginning to formulate epidemic prevention measures.


    Respiratory tract infections can be skipped. This disease is mainly targeted at middle-aged and elderly people, and the early immigrants are young. This problem can be ignored. Anyway, the life expectancy of most countries is less than 40 years old.


    Diarrhea is mainly caused by poor diet. To this end, a nutrition package has been specially developed. Of course, only military and colonial government officials have enjoyed it. The ordinary immigrants ¡¯food and drink in the Lazarus government has not yet monitored that step.


    The carriers of up to infectious diseases are local indigenous people. In theory, as long as immigrants and local people are prohibited from close contact, there will be no problems.


    With the advent of the industrial age, quinine could be produced on a large scale after 1850, and the mortality rate for malaria has fallen.


    In order to reduce the spread of diseases, such as mosquito nets, mosquito coils, insect repellents, etc., have been included in logistics equipment, and they have been distributed to immigrants for free in the early stage.


    In theory, if immigrants strictly implement safety and health regulations, the mortality rate due to disease cannot be so high. Most immigrants are now young and much more resistant. Under normal circumstances, the mortality rate does not exceed one percent.


    Don''t look at the difference of only two percentage points. The population gap will increase when the population base increases. If immigrants are old and weak, the mortality rate will double.


    Illness is only part of the cause of death, and other factors must consider the deaths of immigrants. For example, nowadays, in addition to illness, gold rushers are fighting with people outside, which is the second leading cause of death.


    According to preliminary statistics from the colonial government, the mortality rate for immigrants in the first year was as high as 5.8%. Such a high mortality rate directly makes the natural growth rate of the local migrant population negative.


    Other accidents can naturally come down when the local situation stabilizes.


    The high mortality rate of the disease has become a top priority. If it is not controlled, the colony population will grow negatively for a long time to come, all of which will be supported by immigrants.


    Can disease mortality be effectively controlled? The answer is: Yes.


    It can be seen from the different population mortality rates at different immigration bases.


    The earliest opening of New Brook, the disease mortality rate was controlled at 1.4%; the colonial stronghold opened in Ghana later, the disease mortality rate was as high as 3.9%.


    The main reason for this situation is that all the immigrants in the early stage were led by the government, and everyone has enforced safety and health regulations; late immigrants entered spontaneously, and government supervision was not in place.


    If this situation does not change, high mortality will definitely cause panic, and then it will be difficult to attract immigrants.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic explained: "His Majesty, immigrants now come from all over the world, and often in the jungle, it is difficult for the colonial government to supervise them effectively.


    If we supervise it too much, some folk colonial teams may choose to leave their strongholds in other countries. "


    Franz said solemnly: "They want to leave and let them leave. On our site, we must obey our rules.


    Popularize security regulations and enforce them in all colonial strongholds. The offender gave me a fine, and those who did not teach him repeatedly punished me for bankruptcy.


    In short, no matter what means the colonial government adopts, I must control the disease within a certain range.


    From next year, the disease mortality rate of immigrants must be limited to two percent.


    If the seven countries negotiate a consensus, the annual mortality rate of immigrants next year must also be limited to less than 4%.


    Within three years, the annual mortality rate of immigrants should be suppressed to less than 3.5%. If you fail to do so, you can get rid of it in advance.


    The cabinet has stepped up the promotion of the promotion and the removal of the promotion according to the completion of various regions. If they can''t do it, they will change to a group of people to do it. We lack all of us, that is, there is no shortage of people who can be officials! "


    If bureaucrats don''t pressure them, don''t expect them to produce results. Franz didn''t get it all at once, but in time.


    At present, the mortality rate of colonial immigrants in Britain and France is basically limited to less than 3%. Of course, the exception is the Gulf of Guinea. The death rate caused by going out to find gold mines is too high.


    If it were only in coastal areas, then the goals Franz set for them might be three percent.


    As for the lower, Franz is not extravagant. Let''s wait until the medical staff increases and the medical technology level improves.


    In the era of lack of medical equipment, doctors mainly rely on experience and personal knowledge accumulation, and the doctor''s training cycle is inevitably long.


    Since Franz''s succession, the Vienna government has stepped up the training of medical personnel. The earliest students have only one year to graduate.


    In order to improve medical conditions in the country, local doctors have been trained for a short period of time, and traditional bloodletting therapies have been eliminated and they have received new medical knowledge.


    Overseas colonies really can''t take care of them. The doctors of this era are all middle-class, people are not willing to go, and the government cannot force them.


    At present, only one hospital can be guaranteed in a colonial base, and the number of doctors in it is usually two or three, plus a few apprentices.


    The problem of insufficient medical resources will not be resolved for a few years. Beginning next year, 12,000 rookie doctors in Austria will leave the campus each year and enter the medical system.


    Coupled with the apprenticeship doctors trained in the traditional way, then Austria will add 20,000 doctors each year, which can greatly alleviate the problem of insufficient medical resources.


    In contrast, the training of nurses is much faster, and a batch is trained in two or three years, each training 20,000 to 30,000 people.


    These people are mainly nursing. In the era of severe shortage of doctors, although they could not see a doctor, they could still sell medicines according to their symptoms.


    If misjudgment has caused bad consequences, then it''s a pity that you can only be considered bad luck. This era is so cruel, medical conditions are at this level.


    Prime Minister Felix replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Hesitated for a while and added: "Your Majesty, since it is necessary to cultivate the safety and health consciousness of the immigrants, then we should start from home!


    Before, we just advocated everyone to abide by the safety and health code, but have not enforced it. It is better to formulate a law to force it to be promoted among the people.


    As long as everyone develops good habits, they will consciously abide by the rules when they reach the colony. "


    Compared with the strong mobility of the colonies and the difficulty of enforcement, it is much easier to promote safety and health regulations in domestic legislation.


    The newspaper has also been propagated for a long time, and most people have agreed with the concept of "safety and health."


    Enforcement of legislation now is undoubtedly a further promotion on the basis of before.


    "Yes, domestic safety and health education must also be strengthened."


    In Franz''s view, this is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Everyone''s compliance with safety and health guidelines is very positive for curbing the spread of the disease.


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 Chapter 274： Safety and health overhaul

    Whether it is ahead of time or not, the "Safety and Health Law" of the New Holy Roman Empire has been released, and it will be enforced nationwide by law.


    The first is the factory, which must improve the living conditions of workers to meet the minimum standards of safety and health laws.


    At this time, the advantage of not placing the factory in the city is reflected, and it is very easy to get the land from the surroundings.


    Anyway, with the development of African colonies, a lot of cheap timber has poured into the country, and the cost of building wooden houses is very low. Ten days and a half months of work can solve the problem.


    This naturally disharmonizes the factories staying in the urban area. The cost of land acquisition in large cities with a lot of land can be much higher.


    Franz can''t manage these problems. The government has long ordered the factory to be moved to the suburbs, reducing the burden on the city.


    Earlier relocation, as well as government-sponsored relocation subsidies, now that you have chosen not to be obedient, now you are carrying it yourself.


    Urban safe water is also on the agenda. Once the reconstruction is completed, the water supply company will uniformly supply water, and the messy underground water wells can be eliminated.


    In order to cultivate the good habit of drinking water, the government has forced factories, enterprises, public places, and government agencies to provide all drinking water with boiling water.


    The excuse is to prevent cholera. Two years ago, the British just confirmed that the spread of cholera is related to drinking water, safety and health, and the continent launched a health revolution.


    Cholera has not disappeared, and it still appears in people''s sight every three to five. It is the most terrifying and common plague of this era.


    Those who dare to prevent the implementation of the safety and health law are deliberately spreading the plague crimes. No matter what era, bureaucrats are the best at it.


    Later generations of common trash cans were also introduced into the streets of Vienna, and littering was not fined, and the streets were directly punished. The guarantee is impressive and unforgettable.


    New Brook


    The safety and sanitation in China has undergone a major rectification, and it is different in the colonies. There are no factories and enterprises at all, and even small family-style workshops are rare. If you have to say yes, it is also a mine.


    The abuse of workers by capitalists may still happen in the country. Whoever dares to do so here will leave in minutes.


    There are workers everywhere in the colonies. Who is willing to push their own workers out? The relationship between supply and demand in the labor market determines the status of employers and employees.


    It is not difficult to implement safety and health regulations in mines. People are afraid of death. The death rate on the African continent is so high. Taking hot baths and drinking water to prevent infectious diseases are minor problems.


    Anyway, there is no cost increase. The construction of an employee dormitory can organize the workers to do logging by themselves, and the fuel for burning water can also organize the workers to do it by themselves. There is no need to buy.


    Lieutenant Colonel Stephen said happily: "You, the country has decided to colonize New Brook, and formally upgrade it to New Brook. Congratulations on your promotion."


    The Vienna government intends to focus on the African continent. This "New Brook" and the domestic city are in the same administrative level.


    Lieutenant Colonel Stephen also became the first mayor directly because of his effective governance. As for the issue of military officers serving as local officials, there are no obstacles in Austria.


    It is impossible to transfer the text to the military, but the transfer of the text to the military has always existed. Basically, the senior officials of the Vienna government have experience in military service.


    It is not uncommon for active duty officers to become local administrators. This can be done in China, let alone a colony.


    There aren''t so many messy relationships in China here, it''s all about political achievements. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen did not have much ability. The origin of the military man''s greatest advantage was that he strictly enforced domestic orders.


    It can be said to be rigid or blunt. The Vienna government doesn''t care so much. The end result is that New Brook is well-organized and the central government''s order is carried forward.


    With the high mortality rates of immigrants in various colonial strongholds, the situation in New Brook has been embargoed.


    According to Franz''s rules of employment, they should be promoted, and the surrounding bases were drawn up to form Austria''s first city on the African continent.


    After a pause, Stephen went on to say, "However, don''t be too happy for everyone, and our responsibility for promotion is even greater.


    The focus of our work next, in addition to promoting safety and health knowledge and reducing mortality from diseases, we must also find ways to develop the colonial economy, mainly the farm and plantation economy. "


    The mining director Gordon asked in wonder: "Mr. Mayor, why is it developing the farm and plantation economy rather than focusing on the long-term mining industry?"


    Lieutenant Colonel Stephen replied: "The mining industry is not a long-term solution. The gold mines we have discovered may be mined out within a few years or ten years. What will the local economy do then?


    The domestic plan is to occupy Guinea for a long time, so it is necessary to develop a sustainable farm and plantation economy.


    Of course, the mining industry cannot be abandoned, which is the main source of revenue for the municipal government. In the short term, the colonial government wants to achieve a balance of payments, which is in the mining industry. "


    Tax Commissioner Diego reminded: "Mr. Mayor, in addition to calculating immigration expenses, New Brook''s fiscal balance has been balanced.


    With the influx of gold diggers, our city''s commercial development is very fast. Commercial taxes account for 7% of fiscal revenue, tariffs account for 1% of fiscal revenue, and special industry taxes account for 100% of fiscal revenue. Six-sixths, tobacco and alcohol monopoly revenues account for 8% of fiscal revenues, and mining taxes account for 76% ...


    In the third quarter of this year, the total fiscal revenue was 94,000 Aegis, the total expenditure was 96,000 Aegis, and the fiscal deficit was Aegis 2000. It is expected that the balance of payments will be achieved by the fourth quarter. "


    This is his achievement and cannot be ignored. Although the mining industry still occupies an absolute dominant position, the income from other industrial development cannot be ignored.


    Industrial development belongs to development, and it is able to turn development into fiscal revenue. This is the credit of the tax bureau. In many colonial strongholds, mining taxes directly account for more than 90% of fiscal revenue.


    New Brook was able to reduce this ratio to 76% and achieved fiscal balance. This is not easy, especially since the colonial agriculture is still in the tax-free stage.


    The mayor Stephen affirmed: "Yes, New Brook can develop to this point. The tax bureau is very successful, and it is all in the ranks."


    "Next, I hope everyone will make persistent efforts and let New Brook take it a step further. I think everyone is very clear about the development potential here.


    Rich resources and fertile land, as long as these places are developed, New Brook will be the richest region in Africa in the future, and it will not be worse than many domestic cities.


    If we can make this place more than the domestic Brook, and with the domestic attention to this place, we must have a chance to get a title. "


    It is not difficult to make a fortune in the colony, and part of the colony''s fiscal revenue will become their bonus. The higher the fiscal income, the higher their personal income.


    It''s not easy to get the title. Even if they are lifelong aristocrats, they must slowly accumulate credit. Without merit, it will basically take 20 to 30 years to accumulate sufficient credit.


    Now once the development of the new Brook is successful, everyone''s credit will be in one step. With solid political achievements in hand, it is possible to get hereditary title.


    Everyone willing to run to the colony is naturally ambitious. It may not be possible in other countries to seal the territory, but it is really not difficult in the new Holy Roman Empire.


    If the big aristocrats in the country were willing to replace the fiefdoms to the African continent, they would soon be able to establish feudal states. Franz would not care about adding a few seats to the Imperial Parliament.


    ...


    After encouraging morale, Mayor Stephen said solemnly: "Silent! Now start to discuss how to implement safety and health laws to further reduce immigration deaths caused by disease."


    Health Director Matt Damon said: "Mr. Mayor, we have done a good job in popularizing safety and health knowledge. Even if it is compared with any city in the country, it will not be much worse.


    Now we can go further by exterminating insects and rodents. Many diseases are spread through pests such as flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and mice.


    The specific measures are: empty the vegetation around the residential area, and establish an empty isolation belt one or two miles away, so that insects can be effectively isolated.


    Incineration treatment of urban garbage to eliminate the living environment of insects and ants.


    Residents are called on to kill rodents manually, such as putting in rat pills, mouse clips, and cats.


    ... "


    Environmentally friendly? Unwanted, at least not in African colonies. In order to control insects, no vegetation was seen in the city from the beginning.


    Unfortunately, cement has to be transported from home, causing the cost of concrete to be too high, otherwise the urban area will be hardened again, and the effect will be even better.


    Mayor Stephen said with satisfaction: "As long as you make sure your approach works, the city government will give you money to implement it."


    Health Minister Matt Damon replied affirmatively: "We have already conducted experiments. After clearing the grass and burning the land, the number of insects will be greatly reduced.


    If the promotion is carried out in the whole city, there will be no foreign insects entering, and then we will do a good job of sanitation inside the urban area, and the number of insects can be reduced. "


    Mayor Stephen did not hesitate to make a decision: "Since it is valid, immediately approve the budget and the Finance Bureau will allocate funds for implementation."


    The style of the soldiers was fiercely popular.


    "Okay, Mayor!" Matt Damon replied.


    Mayor Stephen continued: "Let''s discuss agricultural development. The central government requires that within three years, 50,000 hectares of farms or plantations be opened in New Brook.


    Theoretically, the surrounding area of ??New Brook is flat, as long as the trees and weeds on it are cleared.


    Not to mention the opening of 50,000 hectares of land, even if it is the opening of 200,000 to 300,000 hectares of land, there is no problem. The only difficulty is the lack of labor.


    China promises to provide us with another 20,000 migrants next year, but how to get migrants to open farms and plantations is our task. "


    Agriculture Director Engelbert explained: "Mr. Mayor, our people are not unwilling to invest in farms, more of them are short of funds, unable to open farms or plantations.


    People''s financial strength is limited. It is better that we first organize lumberjacks to cut down trees, sell valuable wood, and leave the rest for firewood.


    After clearing these obstacles, the cost of developing these lands in the later stage will be greatly reduced, which should improve everyone''s enthusiasm. "


    Mining director Gorde thought for a while and said, "People don''t have enough funds to handle it. We can come forward to communicate with the banks and use these farms as collateral for loans.


    The only problem is that the loan interest of the banks in the New Brook area is too high and exceeds the affordability of the people. If it can be reduced to the same level as in China, it will be feasible. "


    Engelbert explained: "This is no way out. Our agriculture bureau has passed the bank.


    The price and labor costs of the New Brook area are much higher than those in the country, and the accidental death rate of immigrants is also high. Not only do banks have higher operating costs, they also take greater risks.


    Want banks to reduce interest rates, unless our municipal government comes forward to guarantee loans and reduce their business risk.


    Unfortunately, there are regulations in the country that government agencies must not provide guarantees for any individual or enterprise, let alone guarantee loans. "


    Opening a farm is different from digging a gold mine. Before the farm was developed, the so-called property rights were worthless; gold mines were different. People took over whether or not they developed property rights.


    Loans to farmers, in the event of an accident, will become a bad debt, and the bank cannot take over the bad tail farm for development by itself.


    The risk is high, and the interest rate is naturally not low. This is a normal commercial operation and the municipal government cannot intervene.


    After a moment of silence, Mayor Stephen said: "This problem is not something we can solve, and the city government''s finances are not abundant, and it is unable to provide this funding.


    Everyone first unify their positions, then report to the country in the name of the municipal government, and apply for policy loans to the central bank. We are in compliance with relevant regulations and should be able to approve it. "


    ...


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 Chapter 275： Stuck economy

    The development of the colonies only involved a small part of the energy of the Vienna government, and the focus is still domestic.


    After the end of the Near East War, it is logical that the speed of Austria''s economic development should decline, but capitalist free economic markets are often irrational.


    The entire economy of the New Holy Roman Empire was like a runaway horse carriage, racing forward all the way. At this time, the brakes could no longer be pulled, only to watch the carriage run farther and farther on the road of no return.


    Government intervention in the market economy? Franz didn''t want to carry the pot that ignited the economic crisis, nor could he bear it.


    The overall overcapacity in the capitalist world determines that no matter what measures are taken, the economic crisis will erupt.


    Taking measures can only prolong the time when the crisis erupts, and then the longer the crisis erupts, the more destructive it will bring.


    This is not a problem for one country of the New Holy Roman Empire, but for all capitalist countries. Unless everyone intervenes in the market together, it is possible to survive the crisis smoothly.


    Vienna Palace Economic Conference


    Franz took out a document and sent it out to everyone, seriously saying, "This is the latest economic report. Everyone has taken a closer look.


    The situation of blind investment in our country is very serious. Many industries have overcapacity, and a large number of products have been backlogged.


    In the short term, we will not be able to find a new market to absorb these excess capacity.


    Newly developed Balkans and African colonies, although some of the capacity was consumed.


    However, the speed of new markets is far less than the madness of the domestic capital market.


    The same is true in foreign countries, where major capitalist countries have overcapacity in varying degrees. At present, the situation is the worst for us and the United States.


    This is a risk that must be borne when large amounts of foreign capital are introduced. Once the economic crisis breaks out, Anglo-French capital will definitely allocate funds to leave the market. If we cannot properly handle it, the consequences will be very serious. "


    Minister of Finance Carl said: "Your Majesty, the free flow of capital, we cannot directly interfere, and the best way now is to lead them to the real economy.


    When capital becomes real estate such as factories, railways, and infrastructure, it is difficult for them to leave. "


    When capital becomes real estate, and you want to leave the market, you must cut meat. These industries are worthless during the economic crisis, and you ca n¡¯t even find a buyer.


    No one took over the market, and the capital invested in it was locked up by the market. If you want to unwind and wait for the economy to pick up!


    However, once the economy has recovered, many of these industries have become high-quality assets, and capitalists have no need to abandon these industries.


    Prime Minister Felix frowned and said, "This is too big a problem. If more foreign capital is invested in the real economy, the situation of overcapacity will become more serious.


    Even if these capitals are retained, the scale of the economic crisis will be exacerbated, and the ultimate harm will be borne by us. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl explained: "Everything has two sides. If you want to minimize the crisis, it is best to let them invest in urban infrastructure.


    For example: Now we promote urban safe drinking water projects, drainage official website reconstruction, urban road construction ...


    There is no overcapacity in these industries, and the New Holy Roman Empire has more than 300 cities. Because of government funds, we are currently only rebuilding infrastructure in big cities.


    These areas can accommodate a large amount of capital, but once the economic crisis breaks down, capitalists'' capital chain will break, there will be a lot of bad projects, and the government still needs to take over. "


    Felix first asked intently: "The takeover is a small problem. The biggest problem is the construction of urban infrastructure, which is always funded by the government. These projects are basically not profitable.


    In order for capitalists to invest, they must first see a profit point. The city''s safe drinking water project is just fine. Waterworks can collect water charges. What other profits do the infrastructure depend on? "


    Finance Minister Carl explained: "Of course there is no profit point. The investment in infrastructure construction is too large, and most projects are of public interest nature. It is impossible to make money from the project itself.


    Therefore, we must take a roundabout way, for example: bidding to the society, the early government only took out a small part of the money, let the capitalists advance the construction, and after the project is completed, it will be accepted and the project funds will be settled.


    None of these projects can be completed in a short time, and the amount of investment is very huge. Once the economic crisis breaks down, banks tighten their money, and most capitalists'' economic chains are broken.


    As long as it is stated in the contract that we will not pay the bill if there is a bad project, we can save a lot of money.


    If these consortia behind foreign capital are willing to inject funds to continue to complete these projects, then it would be best.


    With the influx of new capital, the continued construction of these projects will inevitably drive the economy of many industries, and the economic crisis will pass.


    Anyway, the money for this infrastructure construction will be paid out sooner or later, and we will be able to survive the economic crisis smoothly. "


    Franz''s eyes brightened. Isn''t this a copy of Roosevelt''s new economic policy? It''s just that the scale is not so large, and the initial basic starting point was not to survive the economic crisis, but to lock in foreign investment.


    That''s right. For infrastructure projects, as long as the money is invested, it will be locked up. Do not expect the Vienna government to pay in advance until completion.


    Either the capitalists and Austria have weathered the crisis together, and everyone has weathered the economic crisis together;


    In order to mitigate the damage caused by the economic crisis, pulling people into the water is the best option now. The worst case is nothing more than leaving a bad project, and the Vienna government is responsible for taking over the bid.


    In the past, Franz could let the capitalists jump into the huge pit of railway construction, and now naturally they don''t care about letting them jump into the pit of infrastructure construction.


    This cannot be regarded as a pit. In the period of normal economic development, it is a proper high-quality project, and there is no pit-man nature.


    After thinking about it, Franz warned: "The plan is very good, but we must pay attention to that degree.


    We must ensure that all successful bidders are capable capitalists. If a group of unreliable households get the project, we will end up with ourselves.


    Retaining foreign capital is only a means, not an end. Our ultimate goal is to weather the economic crisis smoothly.


    According to the current situation, the capitalist world has experienced severe overproduction and the outbreak of the economic crisis, which is a problem within two years.


    When necessary, a margin system can be introduced. Let the capitalists who undertake these projects pay project guarantee funds first, and then return them after the project is successfully completed. "


    The outbreak of the economic crisis, in addition to excess capacity, is also characterized by a lack of money in the market. Everyone''s funds were concentrated in the hands of a small number of people, resulting in a shortage of liquidity.


    This is the age of the gold standard, and it is impossible to issue a large number of currencies. Unless the economic crisis is too severe to bear, Franz will not devalue the currency.


    It is very important to keep the capital in the country as much as possible. Coercive means to supervise finance and prohibit capital outflows are the worst means.


    Inability to change the rules, it is very necessary to abide by the rules, and blindly breaking the rules is bound to be backfired.


    As a member of the vested interest in the rules system, Franz does not think that things that break the rules are suitable for Austria.


    In order to retain foreign investment within the scope of the rules, in this case, Franz does not want the second generation of domestic nobles to run out of trouble, if only they have the strength, it is not harmful to others to run the project without money.


    This is not a joke, but a fact. The wealth of aristocratic families does not mean that every family member has wealth. Many children of nobles can only share a small portion of property.


    Land, title, and core industries will not be divided. Otherwise, these generations will be lost for generations.


    Often the eldest son who inherits the family business, they have enough assets to inherit and will not go out and mess around; the second sons who don''t have many assets are often active in gray areas.


    Franz encountered this kind of dead boy a lot. In the Great Revolution of 1848, I did not know how many noble families, because these children died, and the family behind them was finished.


    Afterwards, the major aristocratic families strengthened their children''s restraint, and most of the active noble children suffered brutal repression from their parents.


    In recent years, they have performed relatively well. After all, they have personally experienced the Great Revolution. One-third of the aristocrats in China have lost their titles, and half of the families have fallen, and everyone has awe.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl asked in wonder: "Your Majesty, what is the margin system?"


    This is not his ignorance, but that there was no concept of a margin system at this time. The earliest guarantee system did not appear until 40 years later.


    It is normal to not understand such an advanced concept. Everyone has become accustomed to the active thinking of Franz, and often put forward some new ideas.


    Franz explained: "It''s very simple to let the successful bidder pay a sum of money as a guarantee for the project to be successfully completed.


    Including labor wage payment guarantee, engineering quality guarantee, and normal completion guarantee of the project. After the project was successfully completed and the workers'' wages were clearly settled, the government would return the guarantee in full. "


    The Prime Minister Felix asked: "Your Majesty, isn''t it the same to deduct the money from the project money?"


    Franz shook his head and said, "Differently, the deduction from the project money does not determine the capital strength of the capitalist.


    They completely took the contract signed with the government, went out to find bank loans, and relied on bank loans to complete construction projects.


    If this does not matter during normal times, it will not affect the normal progress of the project. However, once the financial crisis occurs, the bank''s contraction will be different.


    Our purpose now is to retain foreign investment, not to create wealth opportunities for some people. Once the project is over, we need to come to the aftermath.


    With a deposit, our risk is minimized. If the capitalists do not want to bear this loss, they will have to work through the difficulties with us. "


    This is a psychological issue. The more capital invested, the harder it is to let go. The larger the capital that is fastened, the tighter the interests of capitalists are tied to Austria.


    In order to prevent the previous investment from being thrown away, capitalists can only allocate more funds to fill the pits to ensure the normal progress of the project.


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 Chapter 276： Capital without borders

    In July 1856, the Vienna government officially implemented the "lock-in plan". The government increased infrastructure investment and publicly invited tenders.


    At the same time, the railway network has begun to be re-planned. Almost every city has planned railway lines and then tendered.


    This time, not only domestic railway companies can participate, overseas railway companies can also participate in the bidding without any investment restrictions.


    It is still the old rule that only one railway line is authorized to one railway company. Duplicate construction is not allowed to waste resources and satisfy everyone''s desire to monopolize operations.


    It looks very nice, the premise is that the railway company must start on time and complete on time, if you ca n¡¯t, you are ready to cry!


    According to the new plan, once the construction of the railway network is completed, the total railway mileage of the new Holy Roman Empire will reach a staggering 97,000 kilometers.


    At present, the total national railway mileage is only 15,800 kilometers, and the number of railway projects under construction is only 32,100 kilometers, which is now almost doubled.


    Considering that some of the newly planned railway routes are too biased and it is difficult to make a profit, in order to attract investors, the Vienna government has also promised to permanently exempt the remote sections from tax.


    The good news is that ordinary investors can do it. Smart people know that this is just a tempting picture cake. But who cares so much in an era of market frenzy?


    Smart people know that whether the project is successful or failed in the end, they can make money from it as long as they do not become the final bidder.


    Although all Austrian railway companies have not made a profit, railway stocks have been bullish all the way, very optimistic about the capital market.


    At present, all the railways that are open to traffic are profitable. This has caused many people to think that railway companies are stable and uncompromising sales, especially that Austrian railways can monopolize operations.


    On the bidding project, the Vienna government is also bragging about, for example, the current economic development speed of the new Holy Roman Empire, the demand for rail transportation, and the high population growth rate, which are all good news.


    After being packaged in this way, many speculators have won. In theory, all these railway lines will be profitable. Even the most remote railways in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be profitable in the future.


    These figures are not deceptive, and it is only a matter of time before railway profits are made. There were no cars or planes in this era, and no means of transportation could compete with railways in land transport.


    The territory of the New Holy Roman Empire is not large, there are no too remote places, there are no deserted frontiers, and there is potential for discovery in the future.


    Franz estimates that if the Vienna government does not restrict the price of rail transport, more than 70% of the routes will be profitable after ten years; 20 years later, more than 90% of the routes will be profitable; wait until 30 Years later, all routes are profitable.


    This profit is based on not considering the construction cost, but the simple operating income exceeds the operating cost. I don''t know if it will take years to recover the investment.


    The construction cost of the railway has not been recovered, and it needs to be overhauled. No matter how good the maintenance is, most of the rails and sleepers will be replaced after decades.


    Since it''s painting, Franz doesn''t mind making it look more attractive. For example, the Vienna government promised to subsidize severely loss-making routes to ensure the normal operation of the railway.


    This promise is actually the same as none, and the operating costs will not be collected by the railway line. The railway company will definitely give up!


    The Vienna government as the receiver, regardless of whether or not to give subsidies, must ensure the normal operation of the railway. It is the responsibility and obligation of the government to ensure the smooth flow of basic transportation facilities, and this money is simply indispensable.


    Moreover, before that time, when the economic crisis broke out and the railway company''s capital chain broke, it became inevitable to accept the government''s shareholding. After several more economics, the largest shareholder became the Vienna government.


    Being able to control the railway holdings within the rules, why break the rules?


    Obtaining a controlling stake in the railway by economic means is much more than turning the table over and roughly proclaiming that the state-owned railway is much smarter.


    Moreover, the management system of joint-stock cooperative companies is much lower than the government''s direct appointment of bureaucrats for management.


    ...


    London


    Barclays Bank now has some prototypes of the Barclays Bank consortium. Except that it has not publicly announced the establishment of a consortium, the capitalists who are essentially attached to the bank already have the strength of a consortium.


    Barclays''s own funds have exceeded 100 million pounds, and the funds that can be mobilized through the financial market have exceeded 300 million pounds. The industry affected has exceeded 500 million pounds, and it is also among the top consortia in the UK.


    President Jenos took out a stack of information and distributed it to everyone, and then said, "Not long ago, the Vienna government suddenly announced a major investment in infrastructure.


    Including: railways, ports, urban drinking water projects, municipal engineering reconstruction, and even some water conservancy projects, all are included in the scope of bidding.


    It is estimated that the total investment amount is up to 480 million Aegis, which is 240 million pounds, and the surrounding industry market will be driven by more than 500 million pounds. This is a capital feast, and it is also accompanied by very severe challenges.


    How to win the biggest cake while keeping the risk to the lowest point is the topic we are discussing today.


    The information has been sent to everyone, and is generally similar to what we knew before, but now it is more detailed and related to specific projects. "


    Big capitalist Simon questioned: "Mr. Genos, as far as I know, the total revenue of the Vienna government last year was only 121 million SHIELD, and this year it will not exceed 128 million SHIELD. Do they get this huge sum to invest ? "


    Genos calmly replied: "In recent years, Austria''s economic development has been rapid, and the Vienna government has taken the opportunity of the Near East War to successfully get rid of its financial difficulties.


    Especially after the annexation of several German states, the new Holy Roman Empire, which was just born, has a total population of more than 50 million, and the economic aggregate surpasses that of the French, which is only us.


    At present, their government''s total debt is less than 80 million Aegis. This debt ratio can be said to be quite low. If they want to raise funds externally, presumably everyone will refuse? "


    Rejected, why not? Whoever can''t live with the money and the British have a severe surplus of capital, these years are looking for places to invest. In the face of a high-quality customer, how can it be rejected for no reason?


    The potential benefits are even greater if the financial markets of the New Holy Roman Empire can be affected through loans.


    Simon replied without hesitation: "Of course, the Vienna government is now a premium customer, as long as they are willing to join the sterling-gold system and provide them with loans without any problems.


    But they will not join. The Austrians also want to engage in the Aegis, the gold system, and cannot easily compromise with the London government.


    In this case, should we still do this business? "


    The capitalist Bernard asked, "Why don''t you make a profitable business?"


    It is a long-term job to control their financial markets through loans, and to influence the decision of the Vienna government through finance, so that they can accept the sterling gold-system.


    Our approach is consistent with the government''s strategy, but it takes a little time. The new Holy Roman Empire is also a big country, and wanting them to compromise is not a matter of overnight, it is more secure to slow down. "


    Except for the truth from the previous sentence, all the ghosts are behind. Controlling financial markets through loans can indeed be done, but this is a theoretical situation.


    Austrian capital is not a fool. For its own benefit, it will also resist their capital invasion. It is very obvious which side the Vienna government will stand on.


    Never heard of a single loan controlling the finances of a big country.


    Unless they can make the Vienna government''s finances problematic and rely on foreign loans for a long time, they will inevitably be affected by them.


    But then, high-quality customers have become low-quality customers, and the business is no longer necessary.


    Genos said solemnly, "Let the government of London let them implement it. We support them as long as they do not harm their own interests.


    Everyone must forget that the bait thrown by the Vienna government is poisonous. They require investors to advance the construction funds and pay a security deposit.


    Once something happens in the middle and the project''s funding chain breaks, not only the initial investment has been watered down, but also the security deposit has been confiscated, and all risks are borne by investors.


    This kind of project that squeezes a lot of funds seems to be specially prepared for us, which is too abnormal.


    From the analysis of the current economic situation, this round of economic development seems to be reaching its limit. The fruits are ripe and the harvest is not far away.


    When the economic crisis was approaching, the Vienna government launched this big plan, and I very much suspect that they were just trying to get a security deposit. "


    Bernard said without hesitation: "Even if they are defrauding the security deposit, it is based on the premise of a bad project. As long as the project is completed successfully, they must pay. I don''t think the Vienna government will lie.


    Compared with the security deposit, I think they are more likely to be pulling people into the water. Once everyone invests funds in these ineffable infrastructures, even if the economic crisis breaks out, there is no way to withdraw funds from Austria.


    In order not to let the initial investment falter, investors have to continue to invest, as long as these projects are under normal construction, the impact of the economic crisis on Austria will be minimized.


    However, I am very doubtful that an economic crisis will occur in Austria?


    Although the capitalist economy has developed to this day and has affected more and more countries, the impact of conservative Austria should not have been great.


    They have never even experienced it. What is the real economic crisis like? "


    Simon sneered: "Bernat, you still think a few years ago! Since 1850, the Austrian market has become the most popular region for British capital.


    So far, the total investment of British capital in the neo-sacred Rome area should exceed 180 million pounds, and the investment of French capital there will not be less than 50 million pounds.


    Barclays has invested more than 15 million pounds there. If we draw funds together and leave, the Austrian economic crisis will soon erupt. "


    They have pride in their capital. This era was the time when the British Empire had the greatest capital advantage. Even the French who were closest to them could not match it.


    Genos glanced at the crowd and said, "No matter what the conspiracy of the Austrians has, we can continue to cooperate as long as it does not prevent us from making money.


    Based on the information in our hands, guessing their plans is very unreliable. Regardless of the conspiracy of the Vienna government, there are indeed many high-quality assets in the projects they have come up with this time.


    We just need to screen out the high-quality assets in it, and then find a way to get it. Whoever loves to take over the remaining junk assets will let them pick it up.


    If possible, you can also work hard to see if you can throw some good-looking garbage projects to our competitors.


    In my personal opinion, the urban safe drinking water pipe network project is very good and can be swallowed. Once this project is completed, you can imagine that it has monopolized the profit of a city''s tap water supply. "


    Simon said very cooperatively: "Jenus, you are still so powerful, you can pick the most effective value project at a glance.


    Several of our water supply companies have always been the most stable sources of revenue, and they are hardly affected by market fluctuations.


    However, I think that as long as the Austrian bid is high enough, it is also possible to undertake some municipal engineering projects. By the way, we can also help them issue construction bonds to solve the project''s funding requirements. "


    Obviously, what he is looking for is not a municipal construction project, but a bond issue.


    These bonds were not eaten by themselves, but were sold on behalf of the Vienna government in the London financial market. It was not related to them whether they could be cashed or not. Anyway, transaction fees and exchange fees were earned first.


    Bernat added: "Our railway companies can''t be idle either. Now the domestic business growth has almost stagnated and the development potential is no longer great.


    In any case, we should take this opportunity to win a few railway lines, push the stock price up, and then find a next home to take the order. "


    Obviously everyone knows that there is a crisis, but this does not prevent them from making money. As long as the profit is large enough, who cares what the Vienna government wants to do?


    Everyone''s different opinions actually represent their different interests. In the same consortium, everyone''s development direction may not be the same.


    Everyone has their own goals. Only when there is no conflict of interest, can we achieve close cooperation.


    If this is not possible, then it is still time for the separation. To put it plainly, the consortium is just a combination of interest groups. Once everyone has a conflict of interest, it is also very natural to fall apart.


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 Chapter 277： Central Asian chaos

    Due to Franz''s butterfly effect, despite the Russians ¡¯heavy losses in the Near East War, they won the coveted Constantinople, and the domestic crisis was suppressed in the face of victory.


    After two years of self-cultivation, the tsarist government became restless again. It was only at this time that the Vienna system was rebuilt, there was no chance for them to expand on the European continent, and the tsarist government had to set its sights on Asia.


    In October 1856, under the agitation of the Russians, the Persian dynasty captured Herat. The stimulated British immediately declared war on the Persian dynasty, and the British-Polish war broke out.


    Herat borders the Persian Gulf to the west, the Caspian Sea and the Yaksalt River to the north, and the Indus River to the east. Its special geographical position determines its strategic position and has become an important part of the British-Russian battle for the Asian continent.


    During the Near East War, the Russians planned to send troops to India, forcing the British to withdraw from the war, and Herat was the inevitable hurdle.


    At that time, the Herat government feared that it would offend the British, rejected the Russians'' request for excuse, and relations between the two countries deteriorated.


    In order to remove this nail, the Tsarist government turned to support the Persian dynasty, and now even supports the Persian invasion of Herat.


    Affected by the outbreak of the Central Asian War, the negotiations in the Gulf of Guinea also turned around. In order to gain the support of international public opinion, the British government had to make concessions.


    Without the British crap, subsequent negotiations would be much easier. Because the entry time was too late, the French''s local interests were not great, the Paris government did not make a vigorous effort to compete, and the remaining few countries did not compete for strength.


    On November 1, 1856, the British, French, Western, American, Portuguese, Dutch, and Dutch countries signed the "Guinea Gulf Treaty" in Vienna, also known as the "Seven Nations Treaty."


    The treaty stipulates that the coastal areas of the Gulf of Guinea use the actual occupied areas of various countries as the dividing line. Colonial strongholds of various countries must not attack each other. Whoever finds gold mines in inland areas belongs to whom.


    On the surface, no one has suffered. In fact, this has determined Austria''s hegemony in the local area, and Austria with its human advantage has the absolute advantage.


    The United States, Spain, and France jointly occupy Liberia, Austria, Britain, and Portugal jointly occupy Sierra Leone, Austria, Portugal, France, and Netherlands jointly occupy C?te d''Ivoire, Austria, Britain, and Netherlands jointly occupy Ghana, and Britain and Austria jointly occupy more Brother, Austria owns Guinea.


    The forces of the various countries in the Gulf of Guinea have crossed together, which has made it the most chaotic region in the world. The "Seven Nations Treaty" only temporarily suppressed the contradictions among countries and could not eliminate them.


    Seeing the power distribution maps of various countries, Franz had nothing to say, it was completely intertwined. For example, the British in Togo had only a stronghold of several hundred people, but they just did not leave.


    There is no way, this time the British Empire was so bullish at sea, even if Austria had the local advantage, they could not be expelled.


    Franz didn''t feel imbalanced, diplomacy was within the range of the artillery, and the British colonies could not be moved on the bright side. Couldn''t it be a dark hand in secret?


    Don''t look at the crisscrossing powers of the Gulf of Guinea, think that the competition between countries is very fierce. In fact, it was only that the British played a role of scumming, and did not want to see Austria dominate the Gulf of Guinea. .


    Without the power of so many countries, based on their local strength alone, the possibility of being squeezed out of the Gulf of Guinea is very high. After all, their advantages are at sea, and it will not work on land.


    Unless the tortoise does not appear in the colonial stronghold, once you go out for colonial activities, you may be in danger. This is the African continent, and a little accident can''t be more normal.


    In order to avoid this situation, the London government only invited all countries to share the Gulf of Guinea. Anyway, I got the biggest benefit, and Franz naturally won''t do it all.


    Don''t look at the strength of the countries here, but this also represents everyone''s face and directly expels them, and Austria does not have to mingle internationally.


    ...


    "My Majesty, the British-Polish war broke out, and the Russians want us to support their actions," Metternich said.


    Support, you must support it! At least verbal support is needed, no matter how restless the Russians are, as long as they don''t do things in continental Europe, Franz doesn''t matter.


    The West African negotiations had been deadlocked. It was impossible for the British with a navy advantage to easily concede defeat. As a result, the Russians immediately gave in.


    Now is the crucial moment for the British to settle the Indian colony. The Russians beat the Persians to occupy Herat. Is the motive still doubtful?


    Without the French as a fighter, the land may face the Russians. Even with the first mover advantage, the London government is not afraid to take it lightly.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The Tsarist government is looking for the obscurity of the British, which is convenient for us to expand overseas. What kind of support do they want?"


    Metternich replied calmly: "In addition to diplomatic support, they want a loan."


    It was another "loan", and Franz understood why the German-Russian alliance collapsed in history. This is not the stupidity of the William II government, it is because they cannot afford the Russians.


    Don''t look at the development of the German Empire at the time. It seemed very rich. In fact, as a new empire, they didn''t have much capital accumulation at all.


    No matter how fast the economy develops, it can''t change the fact that they lack money. In the era of the gold standard, rival British people controlled most of the world''s gold, and the German government must be cautious to issue additional currencies.


    The size of the economy in the market is here. Unfortunately, the government reserves are not enough. It is good that the issued currency can meet their own needs. There is not much money for Russians.


    In order to restrain the British, Franz decided to recognize and thought about it: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russians have talked well. If the loan amount is small, they can be promised, but they must have collateral."


    Huge loans are impossible, and the Vienna government is not affluent, even if the use of loans is restricted.


    With regard to the blind issue of currency, Franz is not afraid to act recklessly, even if there is sufficient gold reserves, the flood of money into the market will cause inflation. Even if economics is bad, he still knows this.


    Metternich explained: "Your Majesty, the tsarist government will not be in battle in this war, so their funding gap will not be too big.


    The victory in the Near East War, though, caused many people in the Tsarist government to drift away. But many people of insight have recognized their own strengths. They want to promote the reform of serfdom and have the support of Nicholas I.


    After the war ended, Nicholas I was prepared to give all soldiers freelance status. As a result, the nobles used the excuse of inadequate compensation to join back.


    Now that reformists and conservatives are in trouble, it is difficult for the tsarist government to concentrate on its external expansion in a short period of time. "


    Franz asked with concern: "Is it possible for the tsarist government to use the opportunity of war to divert domestic attention and carry out serfdom reform?"


    After a moment of contemplation, Metternich replied, "Your Majesty, this is almost impossible. The tsarist government is now very difficult to finance and they cannot raise so much money for war.


    India is the most important colony of the British, and the London government cannot easily give up. Once this war breaks out, it will be protracted.


    The tsarist government cannot know this. What they are doing now is nothing more than blocking the British and delaying the British annexation of India. "


    Obviously, the Tsarist government also knows the strength of the British. As the biggest competitor, if it is not hindered, is it an enemy?


    Launching a proxy war is a good choice. Although it is successful to make a lot of money, it does not matter if it fails. The tsarist government is also very experienced in selling teammates.


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 Chapter 278： Firstborn

    Waves have not settled and waves have risen again.


    In the 19th century, the big powers fought fiercely for the North African market, and the international situation became increasingly unfavorable to the Moroccan government.


    In the 1940s and 1950s, a large number of cheap European goods poured into Morocco, which impacted the economy of the Kingdom of Morocco.


    In order to reverse this situation, the Moroccan government raised tariffs. In 1852, the import tariff of the Kingdom of Morocco increased by an average of 20% in an attempt to use high tariffs to protect the local market.


    Obviously, this harms the interests of the major European powers. In December 1856, the British forced the Moroccan government to sign the Anglo-Morocco Treaty.


    Through the treaty, the British got extraterritorial rights, the right to trade across Morocco, and tariffs were reduced to 10% of the price of goods.


    Once the Pandora''s Box was opened, the situation was out of control, and the powers flocked to obtain the same rights.


    The Moroccan government, which believes that it has the support of the British, has not hesitated to reject the requirements of various countries, causing strong dissatisfaction among countries.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic suggested: "Her Majesty, the Moroccan government has rejected the proposals of the countries, and France and Spain can send troops to Morocco at any time. Should we also take action?"


    The main reason why Morocco attracts much attention from all countries is that it is too fertile. Not only is it rich in mineral resources, but also 220,000 square kilometers of land is fertile soil suitable for agricultural development. It is Africa''s main agricultural exporter and the climate is very good.


    A man is guilty and guilty. Without poisonous beasts, the Kingdom of Morocco has become a fat sheep in everyone''s eyes.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Our interests in the Kingdom of Morocco are too small to be involved.


    In recent years, we have received too many benefits and have caused dissatisfaction in European countries. What needs to be digested at this time. "


    Although Morocco is good, it has to face the management of Britain, France, and Spain. Instead of spending time here, it is better to develop an unowned African continent.


    Now Austria has also embarked on the old path of various countries, and has continuously sent expeditions to Africa to prepare for colonization. Many folk colonization teams have established colonial bases outside themselves.


    There are also some colonial teams from the German Federal Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, which are also linked to the new Holy Roman Empire, and Franz is also coming.


    Why are Germans so clear? As long as everyone recognizes him as emperor, everything is easy to discuss.


    For example, the Cameroonian colonial stronghold was first established by the Prussian aristocracy. As a result, the Berlin government is now ¡°dare¡± to be interested in colonial activities.


    There was no way. Without the support of the state in the era of the Great Colony, it was very dangerous to colonize overseas alone. In order to fight the British colonists, they logically joined the New Holy Roman Empire.


    Another example: The capitalists in Hamburg established a stronghold in the Comoros, busy with the internal integration of the German federal empire, ignoring overseas colonization, and finally flying the flag of the new Holy Roman Empire.


    In short, the number of overseas colonial bases counted by the Colonial Ministry has reached as many as 41, of which 27 were led by the Vienna government and exercised local control.


    The remaining colonial strongholds existed only in name, and the civilian colonial teams had limited strength. Many times they just set up a plot of land and established a so-called stronghold, or an indigenous tribe casually signed a so-called protection treaty.


    In accordance with the standards currently adopted by all countries, everyone is acquiescent to each other in the absence of conflicts of interest.


    Even if there is a colonial scramble, most of them negotiate first. Generally, they buy a stronghold for a sum of money, but they cannot use force until they can''t reach a conclusion. Without the support of the state, most of them will be directly killed as pirates.


    Capitalists who are engaged in international trade in this era, it is not uncommon to occasionally accompany pirates.


    Compared with a colonial power such as Britain and France, Austria can only be regarded as a pediatric, even for small countries such as Portugal and the Netherlands, overseas colonial bases also started in three digits.


    Many cannot be said to be colonial strongholds, and it is more suitable to use business and trade footholds. There are more than a thousand people in these strongholds, and at least no one.


    There is nothing strange, if there is not enough interest, it is normal for the folk colonial team to abandon these strongholds, if anyone is willing to pay for it, they can buy it.


    If the colonial activities were promoted by the authorities and the bureaucrats were dispatched to manage the colonial bases, the wealthy Britons would become the first bankrupt colonial empire. Who would let them control the territory too much?


    Franz naturally has to learn from everyone''s successful experience. By the way, domestic ambitions are led overseas. There is no such thing as a prince in the European continent, but it does not rule out that some people have a brain blow.


    Even if there is room for improvement in the country, Franz cannot allow them to establish an independent kingdom, and overseas colonies are different, and they can go casually.


    As long as he has the ability, if anyone has the ability to lay a kingdom, Franz also recognizes. Isn''t it the throne? There are already several in the new Holy Roman Empire, and don''t care about adding one.


    He is not afraid that someone will be independent overseas. In the European cultural system, he wants to be lonely. The first thing to look at is not the fist, but the bloodline. Without bloodline, there is no legal system. .


    Even now, the legitimacy of Napoleon III''s throne has been criticized by the outside world. The apparently stable French regime, in fact, has a very weak governance base.


    No matter how aggressive the overseas development is, without his emperor''s canon, the government cannot be stable.


    Franz doesn''t think that if he can be king, there will be several people willing to run as president. Even if it does, does his men still want to be noble?


    ...


    In the evening, the Sch?nbrunn Palace was brightly lit, important members of the Habsburg family in Vienna gathered together, and the great aristocrats of Austria also rushed in, waiting for the arrival of small life.


    Anxiously waiting, Franz, who had always been stable, also wandered, and the sweat on his forehead did not consciously come out. Now Vienna is winter.


    "Franz goes back and sits well, don''t mess around in front of me, it makes me restless."


    Those who dare to reprimand Franz the Emperor have a total of four people in the Vienna court. Obviously, this cannot be the retired Ferdinand I couple who have abdicated, and the result is obvious.


    "Okay, mother!"


    Franz replied casually, and returned to his seat uneasy.


    "The queen is coming!"


    The doctor''s voice came and everyone rushed into the delivery room. This is a rule, and supervision is essential to ensure the legitimacy of the prince''s bloodlines.


    This supervision has a direct bearing on the legitimacy of the next generation. Without witnesses, legitimacy will be questioned.


    After all, medical technology is limited in this era. Many nobles have lost fertility due to various reasons, or it is difficult for an heir to appear but a dead baby.


    In order to keep the family heritage, Li Daitao has borrowed from the outside world, but European nobles have not done it.


    It is just that this operation, very few successful, no way to prove the descent, have directly lost the right to inheritance.


    The next generation of the nobles is subject to supervision, not to mention the next generation of the emperor. If it is a prince, it is the heir to the Habsburg dynasty, and it is impossible to fool through it.


    In everyone''s expectation, "Wow, wow, wow ..." sounded loudly, too late to identify men and women, Franz rushed out.


    Unfortunately, as soon as the first step was taken, he was dragged back by Grand Duke Carl and said seriously, "Don''t mess up!"


    Franz, who had reacted, stopped immediately and really didn''t need him to help at this time.


    "A healthy prince!"


    The doctor''s voice sounded, everyone was happy, which means that the next generation of the Habsburg dynasty appeared.


    Then everyone stepped forward to confirm that it was a handle, and things were considered complete. At this time, a nanny came forward to feed her, and Franz continued to watch the soy sauce.


    After accepting everyone''s congratulations, after sending the supervision team and greeting the suffering queen, Franz had the opportunity to get in touch with the little ones.


    Regrettably, he was suspected of being abandoned, and was unanimously decided by the two mistresses, depriving him of the right to hold a child. Not only him, but his father, Grand Duke Carl, was also suspected.


    There is no way this is the eldest son, everyone is very careful. The little prince was held by an experienced nanny most of the time. The Empress Sophie hugged her once. She was so nervous that she might hurt the little one.


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 Chapter 279： Frederick

    The birth of the eldest son relieved many people, and the entire Vienna court was filled with laughter and jokes, telling the joy of a new life.


    The name is very random in Europe, and it is dazzling at random. According to Franz''s knowledge, there are more than ten generations of grandchildren who use a name continuously.


    I really do n¡¯t know how they usually get along. Fortunately, father and son have the same name. They can be distinguished by old and young. If five generations are in the same room, is n¡¯t this name directly crashing?


    Considering the terrible consequences, Franz decided to be cautious. The unlucky name was ruled out first. In history, the names of the two unlucky eggs killed by suicide were first eliminated.


    At a family meeting, Franz asked, "Do you think the little guy is called Caesar or Peter, or Frederik and Leopold, of course, other names can be mentioned?"


    Queen Sophie took the lead to say, "I think it would be better to call Rudolph, lest too many names in the aristocracy."


    Franz finally understood that the origin of the name Rudolph in history, and the relationship was settled.


    But the situation is different now. In the face of precocious Franz, Queen Sophie''s influence has greatly weakened.


    In terms of the child''s naming rights, he still has a greater right to speak, and now he comes out to discuss it. Franz himself is confused, not sure what the eldest son is.


    Grand Duke Carl proposed: "I think it''s better to call Carl. I''m the old Carl. He is the younger Carl. The name sounds so kind!"


    This lame reason just let Franz ignore it. He is still not used to the same name, even if he wants to have the same name, he can''t have the same name with his family.


    Queen Helen suggested: "It would be convenient to call Franz."


    Franz rolled his eyes. How did it feel like he was looking for a difference? Looking at her cautious expression, Franz was sure this was not asking for trouble.


    The four people in the court who have a voice, each with their own opinions, could not persuade anyone. Franz decided to ignore their opinions.


    "So call Peter!"


    "why?"


    "why?"


    "why?"


    As soon as his son''s name was determined, he was collectively questioned. Looking at the three angry people, Franz felt that if he could not give a reasonable explanation, it is likely that he would not be able to eat today.


    "Your opinions are different. For the sake of family harmony, we have simply ruled it out!"


    Empress Sophie said solemnly: "Very well, then Peter can rule it out, it would be fair to do so!"


    This proposal was supported by Grand Duke Carl and "Queen Helen," and "Peter" also lost in the three-to-one case.


    Franz said indifferently: "Well, let''s vote for the remaining alternative names. The high support is the name of the little guy!"


    Franz thinks he still has a good manners and doesn''t give his son a strange name. After all, it is the crown prince, and he has to save face.


    There is a long list of many names in Europe. Don''t be surprised. It is very likely that parents are arguing and finally add all the names proposed by everyone.


    A name is a men''s team, which can only be regarded as a pediatric, and a direct copy of a football team.


    As for what to call in the future? I met my parents and said that these were all useless?


    "Then vote!"


    ...


    Everyone agreed to a democratic vote. In the end, "Frederick" won by two votes. Franz speculated that there might be more Charles the Great of the Habsburgs.


    ...


    Secretary of the Navy Philcos said excitedly, "Your Majesty, we have completed the construction of our first iron armored ship, waiting for you to name it."


    I have to say that it is time for this ironclad ship to come, when the Crown Prince was born. Needless to say, Franz also knew that this was intentional.


    Coincidence, where are so many coincidences in the world?


    Not surprisingly, in the following days, the Vienna government will receive a series of good news, and these good news will happen on the same day that the prince was born.


    It''s no surprise that the auspicious aura can be found in the east, how can the western world be exempt? Everyone is a bureaucracy, and no one is worse than anyone.


    Franz said calmly, "Just call it Frederik!"


    Since his men are so sensible, of course he will not object. These are not too much, at most, the iron armored ship was built, and the Crown Prince was waiting in the dock for a few days.


    The purpose is naturally to brush up the sense of existence, otherwise, once the crown prince is born, the entire new Holy Roman Empire''s media will pay attention to it, who will remember the iron armored ship?


    The New Holy Roman Empire was a land-powered country. At first, the people paid little attention to the navy. Once you miss the chance of attracting the attention of the iron armored ship, the next big news will attract everyone''s attention, you will not know what time it is.


    The people in the country are more concerned about the birth of the crown prince, and everyone''s attention in the world has stopped on the "Frederik" iron armored ship.


    Everyone was playing with the sailing ship. Austria suddenly developed an iron armored ship. This made many people very abrupt. Will this iron goose sink?


    On December 12, 1856, the day after the birth of the crown prince, the Frederick ironclad set off from the port of Venice and began sea trials.


    Without the presence of the media, this is a military secret, and Franz will not expose the internal information of the warship for the sake of face.


    Frederick parameters:


    Displacement: 8708 tons;


    Captain: 118 meters (107.2 meters between vertical lines);


    Ship width: 17.6 meters;


    Draft: 7.9 meters power;


    Hybrid steam and sail power, 1 horizontal reciprocating steam engine, 10 coal-fired boilers, output power 5770 hp;


    Maximum speed of single shaft and single propeller: 14.56 knots


    Coal loading: 860 tons;


    Weaponry: 10 ¡Á 110-pound tail-mounted rifle, 20 ¡Á 68-pound front-loaded smoothbore gun, 4 ¡Á 40-lb tail-mounted rifle;


    Armor: 4.5 inches thick armor belt, 18 inches thick lining board;


    Crew: 695 people;


    Cost: 800 Aegis.


    Franz is just a navy man, unable to understand these messy parameters, but one thing he knows is that the era of sailing warships is over.


    As soon as the Frederick was born, it broke many world records. It is currently the world''s largest tonnage and the most powerful warship.


    Before similar warships were born, there was no pressure to bully sailboats, and that was enough.


    This was originally used to scare people, and no matter how strong the combat effectiveness was, it was not possible to rely on a warship to bridge the power gap between the Austrian navy and the British and French navy.


    The ants bite more elephants. Franz understood this simple truth. It can be used to scare people. Why is it necessary to kill?


    London


    As a sea power country, the advent of the frigate ironclad directly shocked the London government.


    "I need an explanation," Prime Minister Granville growled. "Why do the Austrians come before us, and what does the Royal Navy spend so much on military spending every year?"


    If the army is surpassed, he can drink coffee leisurely. Anyway, they are sea power countries. If the European army is ranked, they cannot enter the top five.


    The navy will not do it. The world''s number one Royal Navy actually lags behind in warship technology. Thousands of sailing warships can all be eliminated overnight.


    This discrepancy in heart is obviously not acceptable to the British. Even if it is surpassed for a short time, it should not be said that there is no Austrian presence.


    Secretary of the Navy James explained: "Prime Minister, the Royal Navy is already conducting research on iron armored ships. The Austrians first developed iron armored ships. This does not mean that their shipbuilding technology is more advanced than ours, but that they did it earlier.


    Since 1850, the Austrians have invested a lot of money in research and development of iron armored ships, and the official construction began in early 1855, which took nearly two years to complete.


    The Royal Navy only got funding to start research and development this year. A temporary lag is inevitable. We can catch up with it in up to five years and surpass the Austrians. "


    Prime Minister Granville shook his head and said, "I don''t want to hear your explanation. If you want to explain, go and talk to the members of Congress!


    Now all you have to do is to announce our plan for iron armored ships. We must build iron armored ships in the shortest time. Even if it is just a cargo, we must have it! "


    This is a typical politician''s way of thinking. Prime Minister Granville cares not about an iron armored ship, but the chain of political reactions it brings.


    The arrogant British cannot tolerate any backwardness in the navy and is now overtaken by others. The Opposition will certainly not miss this opportunity.


    Fortunately, not long after the Granville Cabinet took office, the Navy launched the ironclad project. Then this responsibility can be passed on to their predecessors. They missed the opportunity to develop iron armored ships, which caused the shipbuilding technology to lag behind temporarily.


    Foreign Minister Thomas reminded: "His Prime Minister, according to the information we have gathered, the iron armored ship built by the Austrians may have a displacement of between 8500 and 9,000 tons, and is also equipped with a tail-loaded cannon.


    After the service of this armored ship, the navy balance in the Mediterranean was broken, and our Mediterranean fleet was unable to suppress the Austrian navy.


    In this case, the Vienna government is likely to make new small moves. Of course, they dare not provoke us, but not necessarily to the Ottoman Empire. "


    Granville rubbed his forehead. He found that the position of Prime Minister of the British Empire was really bad. The Russians had just stirred up trouble in Central Asia, and the Austrians were coming again.


    This is the international order these days. When the strength is strong, we need to take more benefits. After the Austrian navy has obtained a short-term regional advantage, it is normal to expand.


    "Can we suppress the ambitions of the Vienna government?" Prime Minister Granville asked


    Thomas analyzes: "It''s difficult, unless we are willing to spend a lot of money to mobilize more fleets into the Mediterranean, or to seize their targets first and not leave them opportunities."


    Granville denies: "This is impossible. We don''t have so many fleets to launch into the Mediterranean, let alone to operate against the Ottoman Empire first.


    We have promised the Ottoman Empire to ensure their territorial integrity, even if it is only for international reputation. At this time we cannot just ignore it.


    Is it possible to introduce the Austrians into other regions and let them abandon their actions against the Ottoman Empire? "


    Thomas thought for a while and said, "You can try it. If we and the French work together to put pressure on it, the Vienna government is likely to give up its expansion in the Mediterranean. After all, they don''t want to break the newly established Vienna system."


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 Chapter 280： Reflection

    After the outbreak of the Central Asian war, the Persian government discovered that it had been pitted by the Russians, or that it had been pitted by bureaucrats in the Tsarist government.


    The so-called aid was indeed given, but only a little bit slower in operation and a discount in volume.


    Insignificant problems during normal times turned into major problems during the war. Due to the weak support, Persian troops on the battlefield were crushed by the British from the beginning.


    For its own security, the Persian government decided to introduce third country forces, balance the forces of Britain and Russia, and end the war as soon as possible.


    Regrettably, the Persian government officials did not have the brains to find the Americans for the first time, trying to use the power of the Americans to balance Britain and Russia.


    It is a pity that in this era, the United States is not the courageous United States in the later generations. There may still be a little right to speak on the issue of the Americas. Who will know them in Central Asia?


    Seeing the British and Russians forcibly, Americans who just wanted to share privileges naturally persuaded them in the first place. Of course, no one listens to them without counseling.


    Forced by helplessness, the Persian government once again set its sights on the European continent, seeking help from France and Austria.


    Vienna


    Metternich passed a document to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, this is a diplomatic note from the Persian government. I hope we can mediate this Central Asian war."


    After going over it, Franz shook his head and said, "Reject the Persian government. We have no need to participate in Persian affairs for the time being."


    The Vienna government also wants to let Britain and Russia die in Central Asia. At this time, ran over to mediation, wasn''t it enough to support them?


    As for the economic benefits promised by the Persian government, it is actually very bad for Austria. At present, Austria''s fist products in international trade are refined agricultural products, and also export a small amount of industrial products and machinery and equipment.


    The Persians are self-sufficient in food and cannot afford Austrian processed agricultural products. The Persians were still a traditional feudal dynasty. They had little demand for industrial products and mechanical equipment, and they faced competition from the British. There was not much profit at all.


    Until the Suez Canal was opened, Franz was not prepared to participate in Persian affairs. If he had that effort, he might as well penetrate into the Arabian Peninsula, at least with the Sinai Peninsula as a base.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied.


    Obviously, he was also not interested in interfering in Persian affairs. Maybe it is old and conservative, or it may be purely from the perspective of interests.


    None of this matters. In the context of continuous reforms, Franz still needs conservatives to pull the brakes, or it will be miserable if he suddenly hits the line.


    Many established empires die faster as they reform, the main reason is that they have not grasped that degree. Those who need to use fierce medicine are the half-dead wars that were carried out.


    Obviously, the new Holy Roman Empire has not yet reached that share, and the Ottoman Empire next door really needs a potent medicine, and it has been dying since it lost the Balkan Peninsula.


    Secretary of the Navy Philcos proposed: "His Majesty, Kofu Island has always been known as the Venetian portal, and it cannot be considered true security without winning the Adriatic Sea here.


    Although the British only included the Ionian Islands in the protected area and did not station heavy soldiers, the potential threat remained, and we must wait for the opportunity to win it. "


    Strength is always the best confidence. With the service of the Friedrich, the Austrian navy has begun to stand up and wants to win the door.


    Franz nodded and said, "It''s a bit of a problem to deal with it now, but the Foreign Office can contact the British first to see if it can be sold to us.


    As far as I know, it seems that the local residents are very cold to the British, and the puppet government they support in the local area is not popular, and when necessary, they can plan local riots. "


    Will the British let go? Franz is not worried. Once the Indian rebellion breaks out, the British government will not do without compromise.


    It''s just that you can''t have both fish and bear''s paw. When you get here, there is no way to exchange interests with the British in other regions.


    Metternich replied: "His Majesty, if it was only a Kofu island, the British would most likely let go, and they were also worried that we would take advantage of the Ottoman looting.


    Recently, the British Foreign Office has frequent contacts with the French, and they are likely to attract the French and prevent us from expanding in the Mediterranean. "


    Coffer Island is just one of the Ionian Islands. It is very important for Austria, but it is also true for the British.


    Since acquiring local protection in 1815, the London government has not stationed heavy soldiers on the island. On the one hand, it is not to stimulate Austria, on the other hand, it is really unnecessary.


    As for the containment of Austria? Whether it''s in Malta or in the Strait of Gibraltar, why bother at home?


    Each additional military base is accompanied by a huge military expenditure. The London government is rich, but they are not stupid.


    Prime Minister Felix said: "There are not many places to expand in the Mediterranean. The remaining areas are either the British and French territories or the sphere of influence of the Ottoman Empire.


    The Vienna system has just been established and is still very fragile. At this time, any action we must take care. "


    Secretary of the Navy Philcos analyzed: "Egypt cannot be touched. This is an agreement we reached with Britain and France and cannot be violated.


    We have given up in Morocco. Algeria is in the possession of the French. Tunisia is also considered by Napoleon III as the meat on the chopping board. If you do not want to conflict with the French, these areas cannot be moved.


    Not to mention the native land of the Ottoman Empire, if they were defeated, they would only be cheaper for Russians, and it would be more than worth it for us.


    The most strategic place left is Crete. By occupying here, our sphere of influence extended to the Aegean Sea, and we also increased our right to speak in the Mediterranean. "


    As for Cyprus now has strategic value only for the Ottoman Empire, it may not be possible for Austria to see strategic value until the middle and late of the next century.


    Not to mention Libya. The country of the desert is not stigmatized, and the total population is nomadic people of 500,000 to 600,000. Britain and France have not expanded here, not because they lack strength, mainly because they have no value.


    The elites of the same era have similar visions. Where the British and French are inconspicuous, the Vienna government naturally has no interest.


    Franz said casually: "The finances of the Ottoman Empire are very bad. If they did not sell the remaining sites in the Balkan Peninsula to the French, it is estimated that they would not even be able to pay interest.


    Now that the Sudanese government is reforming, it must be very short of money. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact them to buy or lease Crete and Cyprus.


    If they are willing to sell the sovereignty of Libya, they can also take it down. In the future, we may be able to build a railway from Libya to the Gulf of Guinea, which will be very helpful for us to strengthen local rule. "


    It''s useless to say anything else. What to predict the future and strategic vision are things that can only be done by the brain. Without the protagonist halo, they are the kind that can''t live for three episodes.


    Ordinary people can be used to flicker, and the elites of this age still don''t dream. People will only come to one conclusion-the emperor is crazy!


    It is most useful to speak directly to the benefits that everyone can see. If you can''t convince everyone, and forcibly go to brute force, then be prepared to be lonely, or the kind that may be betrayed at any time.


    As it is now, Franz considers the Congo Basin to be Austria''s most valuable colony, while the Vienna government considers the Gulf of Guinea to be Austria''s most valuable colony.


    Knowing to know, but Franz was not ready to persuade everyone.


    The benefits of the Gulf of Guinea can be seen, and it will be profitable in another year or two, but the Congo Basin will not see any return without three to five years of continuous investment.


    The future is the most nonsense, the international situation is ever-changing, and the ownership of future colonies is unknown. What are the development prospects?


    The attitudes of European countries towards colonies are similar. Colonies that can make a profit in the short term are good land, and areas that do not get benefits are bad land.


    Grand Duke Louis objected: "Your Majesty, we do not need to invest too much energy in the Mediterranean region, except for Coffer Island, which is very poor.


    It has neither much strategic value nor economic value. It is better to take the opportunity to develop forces in the Pacific region. Not long ago, there was news in the Far East. Britain and France are preparing for a major operation. We can also participate. "


    Franz shook his head and said, "How much benefit can we get by following British and French?


    The navy made a round trip to the Far East, and one year passed. In addition to the war time, it may take two years.


    If we did that, we might as well continue to open colonies on the African continent. It is not good for us to draw too long on the front, and what we can keep is the real interest. "


    This reason is not sufficient, but it is very appetizing for everyone. There are no radicals in the Cabinet of Vienna. Franz thinks he is radical enough. If some more radicals are added to the Vienna government, something will happen.


    Throughout the history of the world, all countries that are governed by radicals end in tragedy. Even if it is successful, it is only a temporary success. In the end, it will inevitably be compensated.


    Just like now, if the militants were in charge, who would use diplomatic means to go straight up.


    To many people, bullying the Ottoman Empire is nothing to worry about.


    Actually? As the land is continuously expanded and seized, the number of enemies is also increasing, and behind each success, it is closer to failure.


    The tolerance of all countries has a bottom line. In the history of World War I, it was definitely not just that countries started the war because they saw the threat from Germany.


    More is the continuous expansion of Germany, which has stirred up the nerves of various countries. The interests involved once or twice are not great, and everyone will bear it. After ten times or eight times, there is nothing to say, of course, it''s **** good.


    Would the situation be so bad if the William II government could hold back and not stimulate the British, pretending to be grandchildren for a few more years?


    The answer is: No!


    As long as the Germans do not blindly expand the navy, do not rush to pull Italy on board. From the outside world''s perspective, the German-Austrian alliance and the French-Russian pact are evenly matched, and because of the European continental balance strategy, John Niu could not end in person.


    In other circumstances, I can''t guarantee that we can do it for another ten years.


    What does ten years mean? This means that Germany''s national strength can be further advanced, the population can be increased by 10 million, and France''s advantage over salted fish will be more obvious. The French on the Western Front will not be able to beat the attrition war.


    It also means that the Russian Empire is declining, internal contradictions are becoming more intense, and the pressure on the Eastern Front has become less.


    One increase and one decrease, even if it is not possible to achieve complete victory, it can also defeat France and Russia, forcing the British to compromise and share world hegemony.


    There is no history. The radical Junker aristocrats created the glory of the Second German Reich in one hand, and also buried the empire in one hand.


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 Chapter 281： Withdrawal

    Franz is very busy recently. The economic crisis is about to happen. He must cash out most of his industries. Companies that can go public and make money can go up and down.


    All investment in stocks and bonds must be emptied. Without enough money, how can we make a bottom?


    Franz had personally questioned everything that involved huge sums of money. It ¡¯s all their own money, but I just ask them all to take care of them. Who can rest assured?


    Especially at the critical moment before the outbreak of the economic crisis, the loss caused by any wrong decision is astronomical.


    Not only personal assets need to be dealt with, but the Habsburg family''s industry also needs to be dealt with. So many industries are intertwined, and Franz is scalp.


    This can also be regarded as a happy trouble. In the past few years that dominated the Habsburg dynasty, the family industry has also expanded rapidly, with investments in many areas.


    This is usually a good thing in normal times, and it may not be necessary in the event of an economic crisis. Once mistakes are made in decision-making, the results of hard work in recent years will disappear.


    The butterfly effect is powerful. Historically, this economic crisis started in the second half of 1857 from the United States. Now a rapidly industrialized Austria has been added. Who knows what will happen?


    Some time ago, the Vienna government continuously started municipal engineering projects to attract capitalists'' investment, which was essentially a means to delay the outbreak of the economic crisis.


    The start of these basic engineering projects naturally consumes part of the industrial capacity and alleviates the crisis of overcapacity.


    Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Vienna government also launched a lot of meager industries. In a darker way, Franz is also giving himself time to retreat, but this is also good for the country.


    This retreat must also be carried out slowly, to find enough receivers, or so many funds from the market at a sudden to leave, or not immediately crash?


    Not sure when the economic crisis will break out. From the beginning of 1856, Franz has slowly realized the industry in his hand and has continued to the present.


    John Stewart reported: "Your Majesty, the last batch of railway stocks have been thrown out, and a total of 1.8 million Aegis have been cashed out; five cement plants have been sold this month, and a total of 78 million Aussie cash has been realized shield¡­¡­


    It is expected that in the next two months, all the industries in our hands to be sold out will be emptied, and about 66.8 million Aegis will be raised. "


    Franz nodded, and he was still satisfied with John Stewar''s work. Since the beginning of 1856, on average, he has to cash four or five million Aegis from the market every month.


    Without causing market turmoil, John Stewart has done a great job. About one tenth of this money is Franz''s personal property, and the rest is family business.


    It is enough to see that the European royal family was still very rich in this era, and the accumulation of hundreds of years is not a joke.


    These funds are only part of the royal assets, and more are real estate. Vienna is part of the royal family, including Vienna. How could the Hapsburg family be poor?


    Before Franz came to power, the Habsburgs lived mainly on land and real estate income, and the liquidity was naturally low.


    Since the implementation of the land redemption policy by the Vienna government, as the royal family will naturally take the lead, Franz releases 700,000 hectares of land in remote areas in exchange for a large amount of cash.


    Most of this money has been invested in real estate and manufacturing. The part that is currently cashed out is manufacturing. In the environment of overcapacity, manufacturing has become a bad asset.


    In contrast, real estate is much more stable. Building a house on your own land saves land acquisition costs. Large cities like Vienna still rent or sell.


    There is no property tax anyway, and there is no pressure to hoard real estate. When the price reaches its limit, and you find the Panxia again, the property tax should almost come out.


    It seems that this is not a big deal. The taxes received by the royal family belong to the royal family. Otherwise, how can Franz raise a private army?


    Including the city defense forces in Vienna, all belonged to the royal private army first, followed by the Austrian army. Otherwise, Franz wouldn''t have been able to win the military power so easily without causing a rebound.


    Reform belongs to reform. Franz will not touch the aspects that are beneficial to his rule. If these powers were given to the government, who knows if the bureaucrats below would one day suspend him?


    No matter how strong a person is, it is impossible to fight the entire bureaucracy. The best way is to restrict their rights from the beginning.


    "From now on, we will shrink the money, strictly evaluate the loan customers, and no longer accept stock and bond mortgages."


    Franz didn''t forget that his Royal Bank was already one of Austria''s largest banks, and once the economic crisis broke out, I didn''t know how many bad debts would appear.


    He raised funds for a dip, not for filling holes in the Royal Bank. Now without reducing a loan, it reduces the risk a bit.


    John Stewart explained: "Your Majesty, doing so can easily cause market turmoil, and may also have a ripple effect.


    At present, our loan review standards have always been the strictest among peers, and the probability of bad debts is not too great.


    Since two years ago, we focused on developing the colony loan business, lending to those lucky people. So far, Royal Bank has issued eight million Aegis loans.


    Most of these loans are repaid by customers. In addition to the gold purchased from the colonies, the Royal Bank''s gold reserves have reached 58 tons, which is enough to deal with any crisis. "


    After listening to John Stewart''s explanation, Franz suddenly understood why the consortia did not shrink their money before the economic crisis and reduce their losses.


    All these losses are necessary. If the money is contracted in advance, it does not tell everyone that the crisis is about to erupt-run away.


    There is no shortage of smart people in this world, and once the news leaks in advance, it is not so easy to retreat.


    Throughout the novel, the protagonist gives an early warning before the stock market crash, and is well-known for reducing people''s losses. Franz laughed after thinking about it. Who ran to pick it up?


    If no one takes the order, then it will fall to the end, and the wealth that will eventually evaporate will only be more, not less.


    In order to confuse audio-visual, experts are predicting the stock market crash almost every day, and everyone will be numb if they listen too much. Who can tell the truth?


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Now that you are ready, go according to your plan. Ship the colony''s gold back home as soon as possible. Once the economic crisis breaks out, the world will not be peaceful again."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" John Stewart replied.


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 Chapter 282： Bond

    "My Majesty, our 50 million pound bond issued in London has been sold out."


    It is too smooth, or the British have too much surplus capital. Dominating over half of the international trade market, the British have accumulated too much capital.


    The domestic market cannot be digested, so naturally it can only face overseas. However, there are also thresholds in overseas markets. Not everyone is qualified to play. Those with insufficient strength can only invest in stocks and bonds.


    The construction bonds issued by the Vienna government are high-quality assets, and they are naturally popular with small capitalists and the middle class.


    Fifty million pounds sold out in less than a week. This rate is completely snapped up. You must know that the annual interest rate of this bond is only 6.5%, which is not too high.


    Of course, this is not the final cost of issuing bonds, but also has to pay bond handling fees, publicity fees, printing fees, and exchange fees when the money is in hand.


    Franz asked with concern: "What about Paris and the country?"


    Since it is a bond issue, it is naturally impossible to target only the London financial market. Paris, Vienna and Frankfurt are also European financial centers. How can Franz ignore it?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl replied: "650 million francs have been sold out in Paris, and the remaining is expected to be sold short within one month; 94.8 million Aegis has been sold in the country and is expected to be sold short within two months.


    (1 pound ¡Ö 2 Aegis ¡Ö 25 francs ¡Ö 7.32 grams of gold)


    Franz asked in amazement: "How powerful is the financial market in Vienna?"


    Doing a full set of dramas, since the capitalists are going to jump, the Vienna government must also have real money. The capitalists are not fools. They are all masters who don''t see rabbits and eagles.


    To this end, the Vienna government issued 350 million Aegis construction bonds to the outside world, and guaranteed that the money will be used exclusively for domestic infrastructure construction.


    Among them, 100 million Aegis bonds were issued to London, 80 million Aegis bonds were issued to Paris, and the remaining 170 million Aegis bonds were issued in Frankfurt and Vienna, respectively.


    According to Franz''s estimation, with the carrying capacity of the domestic financial market, the construction crisis has not yet been digested, and the economic crisis has erupted.


    If private funds buy bonds, then the funds flowing into the stock market will decrease, and the funds flowing into the real economy will also decrease.


    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, everyone''s losses can be minimized, and the number of people jumping from the building should be reduced a lot to save their energy as much as possible.


    Karl explained: "Her Majesty, Frankfurt has a strong influence in Central Europe, attracting investors from the German Federal Empire, Switzerland, Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia, and the bond sales have surpassed Vienna."


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz suddenly understood. Under normal circumstances, Frankfurt cannot compare with Vienna, even if it attracts surrounding capital.


    However, the capital consortium in Frankfurt has this strength. They can completely buy the bonds themselves and then sell them slowly.


    In addition to showing their goodwill to the government, they also meant to show their strength to the Vienna government in order to gain a higher political status.


    Meaning Franz read it, and naturally knew that it would be rewarded. Frankly speaking, if Vienna is not the capital and has too many resources, it also brings together a large group of rich people, otherwise Frankfurt will not be able to compete at all.


    Since modern times, Frankfurt has been the financial center of the German region. In another spacetime, by the 21st century, Germany''s largest financial center is Frankfurt.


    Fortunately, Frankfurt is a free city. It has no economic strength, but it is not possible to grow, otherwise Franz will have a headache.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Another Frankfurt is added to the Navy''s new shipbuilding plan."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Navy Secretary Philcos replied with joy.


    Franz himself said that the added nature could not be a sailing ship. Now only everyone should pay attention to the iron armored ship.


    As a land power country, the navy''s military budget is naturally limited. Even if it dominates this naval technological revolution, the Vienna government has no plans to expand the navy.


    The Admiralty repeatedly fought, and finally got the budget of two iron armored ships. This is not a year, but a three-year shipbuilding budget.


    One was the Empire, or the "New Holy Roman Empire," and the other was the Vienna.


    There are no faults, and they are full of strong political color. At this time, the addition of a Frankfurt was undoubtedly the importance of Frankfurt in the empire.


    This is Franz''s affirmation of the Frankfurt capitalists'' goodwill. If other state governments are willing to sell to the central government, he does not mind adding more ironclad ships.


    To put it plainly, an iron armored ship also has hundreds of thousands of Aegis, and the quantity is favorably. The cost of the first "Frederik" was 800,000 Aegis. Now the second batch of improved warships has seen a slight increase in performance, but the cost has decreased.


    This is mainly due to early research and development, testing of new technologies and increasing shipbuilding expenses. Now when two iron armored ships are started at one time, the unit price has dropped to 580,000 Aegis. If three units are started, the unit price will continue to fall.


    The number of states in the new Holy Roman Empire is not large. Even if each state names a ship, it will only increase the cost of two or three million Aegis, which is completely within the tolerance range.


    The real burning of the navy''s money began in the era of the fearless ship. A battleship moved several million Aegis.


    Moreover, military expenditures are not borne by one Austrian state. All states must be apportioned according to their respective fiscal revenue.


    Franz said solemnly: "Since the funds raised have been obtained, the bidders are urged to start construction as soon as possible, and all projects are carried out in accordance with the contract.


    The Ministry of Finance and local governments cooperate with each other, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau closely monitors, and absolutely does not allow any violation of regulations and discipline. "


    It is necessary to start construction, otherwise the economic crisis broke out, and the winning bidders acknowledged it and gave up the deposit to leave, which would be embarrassing. It was said that others did not say: The Vienna government cheated everyone''s security deposit.


    In order to avoid this terrible result, Franz has to start everyone, and so many small projects are also indispensable. These small projects may be completed in a few months.


    It will be settled after completion. As long as the money is obtained, no one can say that the Vienna government is cheating on the security deposit.


    Because of the outbreak of the economic crisis and the breaking of the capital chain, no big project can be completed, which is the responsibility of the successful bidder. Without the strength to mess up projects, it also needs to pay a price.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


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 Chapter 283： Encourage immigration

    Hope for the stars and the moon. In July, the news of the Indian Uprising finally reached Vienna. Franz knew that the British were in trouble.


    During this period, 40,000 British and 230,000 Indian troops controlled the Indian subcontinent. Since the beginning of 1857, the Indian Legion has continuously reported mutiny, but they have been suppressed by the British.


    On May 10, three Indian corps launched an uprising, occupied Delhi, the ancient capital, and announced the restoration of the Mughal Empire, which caused a shock in India and the uprising quickly spread across the country.


    Without saying that, Franz fulfilled his obligations as an ally and informed the St. Petersburg government of the news as soon as possible. What happens next is unknown.


    If the negotiations between Britain and Austria are smooth, then the Vienna government will be very peaceful and do nothing; if the negotiations break down, then it is also necessary to support the Indian people''s independence movement.


    Prime Minister Felix said aggressively: "Your Majesty, the time is ripe.


    The war between the British and Persia is not over yet, and now there is another Indian uprising. St. Petersburg''s ambitions for India may not be able to bear it.


    The London government is busy taking care of itself, and we need to make a friendly state visit to the Ottoman Empire to enhance the friendship between the two sides. "


    Friendship. When did the Habsburgs have friendship with the Ottoman Empire?


    Open the family history, that is, a history of blood and tears with the Ottoman Empire, not just an ancestor who wanted to lay down the Ottoman Empire.


    In the Franz generation, finally seeing the dawn, the Ottoman Empire was driven out of the Balkan Peninsula, and the behemoth that once threatened the survival of the Habsburg dynasty has now become a soft-footed shrimp.


    Franz smiled and said, "Then choose a good day and make a state visit to the Sudanese government!"


    In view of the long-standing traditional friendship between the two countries, the fall of the Ottoman Empire is a sacred responsibility that the heirs of the Habsburg dynasty cannot shirk, and must be implemented without any discount.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic suggested: "Your Majesty, it is time for us to move on the African continent. Now that the French have accelerated the pace of expansion on the African continent, we will lag behind if we drag on.


    Interest is always the best catalyst. Just three years ago, with the support of Franz, the Vienna government only adopted the national policy of overseas colonization with a slight advantage.


    Up to now, even traditional conservatives, no one has opposed overseas colonial activities.


    The Austrian colonies are still losing money on the whole, but that''s not the case. The colony increased the domestic market for industrial and commercial products, the excavated gold, and solved the dilemma of Austria''s lack of gold reserves.


    Gold mines mined in this era are easy-to-mine rich ore. Dozens of tons of gold flow into Austria every year, which stabilizes the Aegis currency.


    It can be said that without the gold in the Gulf of Guinea, the reform of the gold standard system of the Vienna government would not have been so smooth.


    In addition, there are fewer unstable elements in the country, and the colonies have given room for ambitionists and made many people rich.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Yes, but the kingdom of Tekrul in Nigeria is ambitious. If we want to build an empire further and launch a so-called jihad, we better not rush into it.


    First let the locals fight internally and wait for them to fight. We will then sell them and we can sell them some old-fashioned weapons. "


    Leaving aside the underground resources, Nigeria is close to the equator. The land is fertile and has plenty of rain. It is suitable for growing tropical crops, such as peanuts, palms, cocoa, rubber ...


    This is a treasure trove for those who are keen to start a farm. The area of ??cultivated land that can be developed is as high as 60 million hectares, which is enough to support hundreds of millions of people.


    At present, it is the domestic nobles who are pushing to Nigeria. Many people who lost their land in the Great Revolution want to make up overseas.


    This is the result of the guidance of the Vienna government, which is ineffective and universal in any country. In this regard, the Vienna government has done very well.


    High-level government officials have opened plantations overseas, which has made many people profitable, and they have joined this activity.


    The royal family first raced in the Guinea and Congo colonies. Seven or eight plantations have been planned, including rubber plantations, cotton plantations, coffee plantations, and cocoa plantations ... with a total area of ??more than 1.5 million hectares.


    Of course, this is only a theoretical plan. When it will be completed is still unknown.


    Up to now, the royal family has developed more than 15,000 hectares of land, and the remaining areas are still a group of lumberjacks working hard.


    You must cut down the trees, burn the grass on the ground, drain the water in the depression, and eliminate the local poisonous insects before you can develop the farmland.


    Without sufficient labor force, being forced to use local people as laborers, it is difficult to improve the work efficiency.


    Franz has sent people to introduce labor in East Asia. Farming is also a technical task, especially land reclamation requires more technology. The local indigenous people are obviously not suitable for this job.


    The use of slaves is banned in Austria. For the long-term security of the colony, the colonial government also banned the use of slaves, and even labor protection laws were required to be strictly enforced.


    Of course, "strict enforcement" is a case-by-case situation. Of course, immigrants from the country are strictly protected. These are valuable assets.


    Naturally, the supervision of local workers is not so strict, and the biggest problem is a fine. Unless someone comes up with a mulatto, he won''t go to jail.


    In essence, this is also to limit the dependence of capitalists on local labor and the spread of disease.


    The labor protection law clearly tells everyone that once the problem of insufficient labor in the colonies is resolved, the labor protection law will be strictly enforced, and local labor will still be used as little as possible.


    In order to reduce the conflict between the colonial government and the indigenous tribes, the colonial government implements a policy of encouraging immigration, which includes two parts: one is to encourage domestic people to emigrate to the colony, and the other is to encourage indigenous peoples to migrate to the Americas.


    On this issue, the Vienna government has reached immigration agreements with the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Spain and other countries.


    The treaty stipulates that countries can freely introduce indigenous immigrants in Austrian colonies, and the colonial government does not impose any restrictions.


    For individuals or organizations that have performed well in immigration work, the Vienna government will also award them. The current standard is: for every ten local immigrants taken away, 2 Aegis will be awarded.


    Under this favorable condition, more than 100,000 black immigrants leave from the Austrian colonies each year, which greatly reduces the conflict between the colonial government and local indigenous tribes.


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 Chapter 284： International response

    Since the outbreak of the Near East War, the Ottoman Empire moved its capital to Ankara. Compared with Constantinople, Ankara really speaks of a remote town.


    It is located in an inland mountainous area, with closed traffic and a population of only tens of thousands. It is less than half of the Ottoman government''s administrative team. The only advantage is that it is easy to defend and difficult to attack.


    In the principle of safety first, the Sudanese government resolutely chose this place. Traffic is congested, and railways can be built. Both Britain and France are happy to help.


    Despite the modernization reforms, the barbaric nature of the Ottoman Empire has not changed. After the defeat of the Near East War, the nobles whose interests had been damaged during the reforms of Abdul-Majid I launched a counterattack.


    They attacked the reforms of Abdul-Majid I and advocated the restoration of the traditional feudal religious system on the grounds that the reforms made the Ottoman Empire vulnerable.


    These are just plain excuses, deeper reasons, or the Ottoman aristocracy and bureaucracy on the Balkan Peninsula have lost everything, and now they have to go to Asia Minor to get a share.


    The dispute over interests cannot be conceded, and it is naturally impossible for the two sides to negotiate. The Vienna system had just been re-established, and after confirming their own safety, the two gangs started working.


    Up to now, the reformers led by Abdul-Majid I have the upper hand. Of course, this upper hand is also the result of external forces.


    It is the uncle who owes money. The Sudanese government owes British and French debt, and if they fall, it will be unknown whether this debt can be honored.


    This is why the Vienna government is eyeing the Ottomans, and they will be beaten if they fall behind. The current Ottoman Empire is clearly declining and has become the object of beatings.


    Ankara


    Foreign Minister Fuad Shen said, "His Majesty, the Government of Vienna has sent an official diplomatic note requesting the purchase of Crete, Rhodes, Cyprus, the Greater Solavno Islands ... and the sovereignty of Libya.


    Now that the Austrian navy has moved, they forcibly landed on Crete and expelled our officials on the island. "


    As early as half a year ago, the Vienna government made a request to the Sudanese government to buy enough territory, but at that time the Vienna government was still very good at speaking. With the intervention of Britain and France, the two sides did not have to negotiate.


    The news of the outbreak of the Indian uprising has not yet spread to Ankara, and the Sudanese government did not know that the British were too busy taking care of themselves.


    The mismatch of information has affected the judgment of the Sudanese government. Upon hearing the news, Abdul-Majid I was immediately angry.


    This is simply too deceptive. Even if the Ottoman Empire is down, there are still three-point nails in the rotten ship. How could the huge Ottoman Empire decline at once?


    "Immediately invite Britain and France to come forward to mediate, and at the same time issue a strong protest to the Vienna government, asking them to abide by the rules of the Vienna system!"


    There is no way, there are three-point nails left, can''t you throw them out all at once? As for the navy of the Ottoman Empire, it is impossible to win, then civilization should protest a little.


    Foreign Minister Bhudad quickly answered, "Yes, Your Majesty."


    After the end of the Near East War, the Vienna system was quite discordant to the Ottoman Empire, and the position of Foreign Minister Ade was unstable.


    The main reason for staying in this position is political needs. There are not many diplomatic talents in the Ottoman Empire, and fewer are qualified to become foreign ministers.


    Fouad was a leader of the Pro-British faction and received the support of John Niu. In addition, as everyone knows, at the Vienna Peace Conference, the powers held the conference and there was no room for them to bargain.


    In this case, he couldn''t help but carelessly, in case he caused the dissatisfaction of Abdul-Majid I, he was finished.


    ...


    London


    The British government received news of the Indian rebellion earlier than the Vienna government. At this time, the rebel army began to prepare.


    Receiving a call for help from the Sudanese government, Granville frowned and said, "We worked hard to block the news, but we didn''t expect to be exposed so soon."


    Chancellor of the Exchequer John Russell said indifferently: "It''s not surprising that any news that enters the discussion in Congress will become an open secret.


    In a few days, it will be published in the London newspaper. It is not difficult for Austrians to get the news. "


    This is the national condition of the United Kingdom, and major events need to be discussed by Parliament. And the lips of members of parliament are all without dampers.


    Being able to keep them secret for a few days means that they have a lot of discipline. In fact, when they discussed, the news had been published in the London newspaper.


    Granville thought for a while and said, "Well, that''s the end of the leak. It''s a system decision, not our responsibility.


    The trouble is: Now that the Austrians know the news of the Indian rebellion, I can boldly conclude that most European countries know the news.


    The original plan was to calm down the rebellion in the shortest possible time, and it was obviously impossible to leave them no opportunity. How do you think you can deal with it? "


    The importance of India to the British Empire is self-evident. Without India, the British hegemony would collapse.


    In this era, Australia was still a place of exile for criminals. The colony of New Zealand has just opened. South Africa is just a transit point. Canada has not developed yet.


    Without the large market of India and the place of production of raw materials, the British''s industrial advantage would soon be lost, and the narrowly populated homeland could not support their hegemony.


    This is a well-known fact. Many people jealous of British hegemony have to go. Even if they dare not challenge them directly, it is inevitable to take advantage of small actions.


    Austria was the first to jump out. Killing chickens and tamarins is an option, but the prerequisite is to make sure that the chicken will not fly. If you didn''t kill the chicken, it would be self-defeating.


    Foreign Minister Thomas replied: "His Prime Minister, India is our weakness, and now there is a crisis, and at this time our enemies will emerge.


    However, countries are also contradictory. They are afraid of each other, afraid of being made fishermen by others, and dare not challenge us directly.


    Most Austrians are rafting with the Ottomans to test our response. Since they are going to test, it is better to play with them.


    Use negotiations to delay time, as long as the Indian rebellion is calmed down in the shortest time, they will return. "


    This is a fact, if the London government can calm down the Indian rebellion within a few months, then Franz still has to admit it.


    John Russell reminded: "Mr. Thomas, don''t forget that there are Russians. Other countries will fear our revenge, but the tsarist government will not.


    It is strange that they are still supporting the Persians to do right with us and supporting the Indian rebellion. Even the Indian rebellion may not have the shadow of the Russians. "


    There is no way. The Near East War and the Crimean War in history are different. Although the tsarist government suffered heavy losses, it is still a victor in name.


    This preserved the pride of the Tsarist government, and as a winner they naturally could not bow their heads to the British. This British-Russian hegemony is still ongoing.


    If you do n¡¯t do anything at this time, is that bear still a bear? The British cannot scare the Russians now, even if they want an economic blockade.


    After a pause, Thomas explained without hesitation: "Of course, the Russians are still so annoying. But the Tsarist government is notoriously inefficient. When they take action to interfere with India, I think this farce has already ended.


    The road in Central Asia is not easy. With the credibility of the Tsarist government, neither Afghanistan nor Persia dare to excuse the Russians unless they can come all the way.


    I don''t think the Tsarist government has the financial resources to wage such a war. At best, military instructors were sent to the insurgents to provide weapons and equipment.


    This also brings us a little trouble. Even if the Indians are armed, their combat effectiveness is not worth mentioning. "


    Upon hearing this explanation, Granville''s face changed, and his expression was solemn, "What if someone provided funds to the Russians?"


    Everyone''s faces were ugly. The biggest shortcoming of the Russians was finances. Once there was support from the gold masters, the situation changed immediately.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer John Russell said: "At present, there are only two French and Austrians who can afford to finance the Russians. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can stabilize them, then there will be no problem."


    When he said this, he had already greeted the capitalists in London, not to borrow money early or late, just lent the money to the Austrians, and caught up.


    If it weren''t for the huge construction bonds issued by the Vienna government not long ago, and now there is only the French who have the strength to support the Russians, then the problem is relatively half solved.


    How much is the guarantee for politicians? There is no breach of contract, it is just that the benefits are not big enough, as long as the benefits are in place, it is a pity to change the minute.


    After rubbing the sweat on his forehead, Thomas forced himself to calm down and paused for a while before he slowly said:


    "The situation is not that serious. Whether French or Austrian, they do not want to watch the Russians grow bigger.


    Once the Russians annexed India, Austria would bear the brunt, and it would be impossible for the Vienna government to think of huge pressures.


    In this case, it is most likely that the Vienna government will use this as a condition to exchange interests with us.


    The French had just fought a battle with the Russians, and it took time even to ease the relationship. This was not something that could be done in a short while.


    We can use our influence in the French government to provoke internal fighting in the French government to prevent this from happening. "


    This explanation makes everyone look a little slower, as long as it is not the worst case, then everything is good to say. For the benefit exchange, they are the best at it.


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 Chapter 285： Debt crisis

    While intimidating the Ottoman government, African colonies began to act. There is no need to redeploy troops from the country, this time just to establish a base in the coastal areas of Nigeria, the colonial troops are sufficient.


    Not everyone knows that the Indian Uprising will continue. To many people, as long as the British react, they can easily put an end to the rebellion.


    Under this guiding ideology, the Vienna government is also a quick knife, taking advantage of this opportunity to swallow the meat first.


    During this era, Africans had severe phobias. The Austrian army quickly defeated several indigenous tribes and established immigration bases.


    Colonel Nicos commanded: "Come, reinforce me fortifications, and the enemy''s counterattack is coming."


    A young officer asked in doubt: "Colonel, are you using this with care? Isn''t it just an indigenous kingdom, we went straight up and killed them soon?"


    Colonel Nicos gave him a stern look and said sternly: "Abbat, put away your self-righteous arrogance. Any carelessness on the battlefield can bring fatal losses.


    If you still want to mix in the army, you must always be vigilant. This is the most basic quality of a soldier. If I can''t do it, I can send you back home now.


    Is it true that the indigenous people of Africa can deal with it, haven''t you heard of the human sea tactics? This is the territory of the Tecrul Kingdom, they can gather tens of thousands of horses to come back.


    Don''t think that they all have big swords and spears. Someone sold them guns 100 years ago. Even if their weapons and equipment are a little behind, that is not something you can despise. "


    Acting as an aristocratic child, Abate ran to the colony to build his career, and naturally it was impossible for him to return so bleakly.


    Since the beginning of colonization in Austria, more than a thousand people have never lost a battle. Naturally, many people think that African indigenous people are vulnerable.


    Now that I heard that the enemy is powerful, Abate is not only scared, but excited.


    "Strong" is only relatively speaking. Compared with the indigenous tribes, the indigenous kingdom is naturally powerful, but compared with European countries, even the Principality of Montenegro is better than them.


    Either they have picked up a hot weapon or a modern army, they must also undergo rigorous training before they can play their due combat effectiveness.


    Besides, it is just a recoil of a weapon. When an untrained person fires a shot, the bullet does not know where it is flying.


    Therefore, in the modern times, many Uighur troops crackled on the battlefield, and when they finally counted the casualties, they discovered that there were no dead people at all.


    A large country like Austria can train hundreds of bullets for each soldier, and the African indigenous kingdom cannot be so heroic.


    Abate answered with his head down, "Yes, Colonel!"


    ...


    It turns out that the Kingdom of Tecrul is not an efficient kingdom and has completely retained their nature. It took them more than a month before they organized an army.


    By this time, the primary fortifications of the colonial stronghold had been completed. Colonel Nicos in the headquarters picked up the telescope, looked at the roaring enemy forces, and sneered: "Garbage, always garbage!"


    Seeing the enemies camping, Nicos couldn''t help admiring their courage and daring to camp in the enemy''s naval fire coverage. He didn''t know what to say.


    Of course, the enemies of the Kingdom of Tecruul are all African indigenous kingdoms, and they do not know the power of naval artillery at all. The distances they set up camps were determined based on previous experience.


    Not to mention the Navy, even the heavy artillery in the Army can also strike them. Nicos secretly regrets that he did not bring heavy artillery this time, otherwise he would not have to ask the Navy for help.


    The dispute between the Army and Navy exists in any country, and Austria is no exception. Of course, this contradiction mainly revolves around military spending, and it has not yet reached the point where Japan ¡¯s land and navy look at each other lively and gangsters.


    Nikos ordered: "Abbat went to inform the Navy and let them send warships for target training. It said that a group of fools wanted to target them."


    "Yes, Colonel!" Abate replied


    Nicos understands why the colonists of one hundred and eighty people can defeat a country. It is entirely caused by ignorance, who is fearless.


    He has decided to attract as many enemy troops as possible. The more enemies there are, the more brilliant his results will be.


    It is a pity that the achievements of the African indigenous people are worthless, otherwise, they will be able to make a name for themselves by defeating tens of thousands of enemy troops in a regiment.


    ...


    Antalya


    Representatives from Britain, France, Austria, and the Ottomans have come together, and everyone is now negotiating the contradiction between Austria and the Ottoman Empire.


    Ottoman Foreign Minister Hood Alder said solemnly: "We strongly protest that the Austrians occupy Crete, violate the Vienna Treaty and violate our sovereignty."


    The Austrian representative Johannes calmly replied: "Mr. Hood, please calm down. We did not occupy Crete, but only a warship accidentally needed repairs, so we borrowed it.


    Rest assured, we will pay and will not borrow your place for nothing.


    Violation of the Vienna Treaty is even more impossible to say. The Vienna Treaty is to maintain peace and stability in Europe. As the sponsor, we will naturally abide by the Treaty.


    Now that we are only talking about buying and selling, and have not forced you to cede these lands, how can it be considered a violation of the treaty? In the end, if you can''t succeed, you have to wait until the talk is over, why are you so excited! "


    British representative Nigel asked: "Since it is talking about sales, now the Ottoman Empire has rejected the deal. Is it time for your country to withdraw from Crete?"


    Johannes said unhurriedly: "Of course, if the Ottoman government is unwilling to accept the deal, we will naturally not force it.


    It is only now that there are two governments in the Ottoman Empire, and the Sudanese government has lost popular support. It is still unknown whether they can represent the will of the Ottoman people.


    In a responsible manner, we think it necessary to contact the Holy Land Government and understand their position before we start formal negotiations. "


    Threat, this is a naked threat. The deal failed, and the government of Vienna did not recognize the legitimacy of the Sudanese government and instead supported the Holy Land government.


    This made Ade very hurt. They finally suppressed the gang in front of them and saw the dawn of victory. With the support of Austrian chaos, who knows how long this civil war will take.


    Ade said insufferably, "Count Johannes, this is the internal affairs of the Ottoman Empire. You have no right to interfere!"


    Johannes explained patiently: "Mr. Arad please rest assured that we will not take the liberty to interfere in your domestic affairs.


    It ¡¯s just that your government ¡¯s approach is very worrying. We talked about the sale in good faith. You refused to even talk about it. You completely ignored the friendship between the two countries, which broke our heart. "


    Mr. Alder replied solemnly: "Her Count, the negotiation is based on the willingness of both parties. It is not that we intentionally refuse to negotiate with your country, but that we have no plan to sell the land."


    Johannes changed his face and said indifferently: "Of course we will not force the transaction. Now please ask your country to immediately repay our 28 million SHIELD debt. We only accept gold and SHIELD for payment."


    Ade was aggressive, when did the Ottoman Empire owe the Austrians so much money?


    "My Excellency, I want to know when this claim came into being. As far as I know, our debt to your country is no more than two million SHIELD."


    Johannes calmly took out a document from the briefcase, handed it to Ade, and said, "This is a breakdown of the debt, and you can send someone to verify it."


    A glance at him showed Ade''s bitterness, and he finally understood how the debt came. There is another type of debt in the world, which is the transfer of creditor''s rights.


    Due to the financial difficulties of the Ottoman Empire, the Sudanese government recently declared bankruptcy, and many debts were laid off.


    These unpayable claims are naturally worthless. When the Vienna government wants to acquire these claims, the creditors will naturally not refuse.


    The price of cabbage is also better than nothing, and creditors who are unable to collect debts from the Ottoman government can only choose to endure pain.


    The Vienna government has this strength, and has already given practical action.


    Debt repayment is justified.


    In this issue, Britain and France cannot prevent them. They are the largest creditors in the world. If debtors can owe debts, their losses will be great.


    Although the Sudanese government does not rely on their accounts, they must also recognize that the debt collection of the Vienna government is legal.


    From this moment, the conflict between the two sides is no longer a military conflict, but a debt collection.


    The representative of the United Kingdom, Nigel, proposed: "Her earl, adjourn the meeting temporarily! This debt still needs to be verified, and Mr. Ade will clear things up before he talks."


    Anyway, his purpose is to delay time, as for solving the problem? Sorry, the Austrians have been planning for so long. It is too mythical to let people give up that because of his three-inch tongue. Nigel is not as confident as this.


    Johannes thought for a while and said, "Well, let''s talk about it after a week. It must have been this long, and Mr. Ade has verified the authenticity of these debts.


    However, Mr. Ade is best to verify it quickly. This overdue debt will generate huge late fees every day. The longer the delay, the worse it will be for you. "


    Ade wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied with a trembling voice: "Her earl, please rest assured, we will verify this debt as soon as possible."


    He did not consider these claims to be false, and since Austrians were at the negotiating table, there would certainly be no problem, and Johannes could not joke about the international reputation of the Vienna government.


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 Chapter 286： Have their own calculations

    The sudden debt crisis hit the Sudanese government. Now that this claim has been transferred to the hands of the Austrians, it is not so simple to settle accounts.


    To repay the money, you must have money first. Obviously, after the Balkans have been lost, the Sudanese government''s finances are all over.


    More than 28 million Aegis is about 14 million pounds, which is equivalent to 102.48 tons of gold. If you add a messy late payment fee, this number will increase.


    There is no doubt that even if the pot is sold for iron, the Sudanese government cannot afford such a huge sum of money.


    Unless the Vienna government is willing to accept paper money, even the British and French would not be able to lend them so much gold to fill the holes.


    Abdul Mejd I said with a grimace, "The Austrians are extorting, and we must not let their plot succeed!"


    Everyone lowered their heads as much as possible to reduce their sense of existence, so as not to be stung by the pond fish. This is a lesson learned. For example, in the previous government, half of the ministers lost their heads.


    Don''t look at the later generations'' good evaluation of the reforms of Abdul Mejid I. In essence, he was still a feudal emperor. The failure of the Near East War and the loss of Constantinople fell on the last unlucky egg. Then he was wiped out.


    This is also one of the reasons for the outbreak of the civil war. In the face of such a monarch, it is not enough to be careful. This is the fine tradition of the Ottoman Empire, and the barbarism that was preserved from the ancestors.


    Abdul Mejd I rebuked dissatisfied: "Why don''t you talk? Didn''t you hear what I said? You are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, tell me what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to do next?"


    Knowing his name, Ade knew that he couldn''t escape, and replied stubbornly, "Sir, the Austrians are prepared.


    We have just received news that a large-scale rebellion broke out in India, the energy of the British was restrained, and they were unable to interfere with their operations in the short term.


    The French seemed to have reached a tacit agreement with the Vienna government, and Austria abandoned its ambitions for Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in exchange for their acquiescence to the Austrian action. "


    The news was indeed just received. The news was notified to him by the British. Gathering information is too far away for the Sudanese government.


    Abdul Mejd I was speechless with a half-hearted anger. He originally thought that with the support of English and French, he could be tough and pretend to be a force. The reality told him very cruelly. Silly.


    Seeing that he was in trouble, Mr. Aad quickly remedied: "Her Majesty, don''t worry. The indigenous rebellion in India is just a group of black people. It won''t be long before the British can calm down the rebellion.


    The London government will not watch the Austrians expand their power. We just have to delay for a while until they suppress the rebellion ... "


    Without waiting for him to finish, Abdul Mejd I interrupted: "Don''t dream, as long as there is a compromise between the Vienna government and the British, we will be sold.


    The importance of India to the British is self-evident, so why not sacrifice our interests in order to prevent the Austrians from making a ghost?


    Open your eyes and look at the world map. Is the Russian far from India? Whether through Persia or Afghanistan, the Russians can support the unrest in India.


    With regard to the relationship between Britain and Russia, what the Tsarist government will do, as long as it is normal people know.


    If the Austrians and the Russians stood together, the British would lose a lot if they could suppress the rebellion.


    On the Indian issue, the British have no allies. If the French do not give them hind legs, even if they are friends, can they count on the Paris government to support them? "


    Everyone can see this problem, but as a wise man, it must not be displayed in front of the emperor. This opportunity must be reserved for the performance of Abdul Mejid I.


    The man under his hand severely criticized the meal, and Abdul Mejd I was in a much better mood, and began to seriously think about what to do next.


    The goal of the Vienna government is already a **** for the Sudanese government. Neither the series of islands nor Libya can bring value to the Sudanese government.


    Economically, the rule of these areas is basically to protect the capital. If you encounter good weather and good years, you will gain a little at most.


    Strategically, these islands are still very important. Unfortunately, the Sudanese government cannot afford the navy. Without a strong navy, the so-called strategic value is a joke.


    Ade asked indefinitely: "Sir, then we and the Austrians continue to negotiate?"


    Abdul Mejd I thought for a while and said, "Of course we have to continue the talk. Delay the time first, and how long it will take.


    It is really impossible to keep it going, so as much as possible to preserve our interests, even if it is to be sold, then we must strive for a good price.


    At least not less than the price in the Balkans, we do not recognize these claims, you have to pay Austrian cash! "


    Ade''s answer: "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    This paradoxical decision is obviously not so easy to implement, or even impossible to implement. No matter how good it is at the end, Sudan cannot be satisfied.


    I didn''t want to lose the land, it was because of his face, that Abdul Mejid I didn''t want to carry the reputation of the traitor, not that he valued the land.


    At the same time, he wants to sell a part of the land in exchange for a sum of money to ease the government''s financial crisis and suppress the disorderly party in the country.


    After all, Austria is just a disease of mange, and it is only the interests of the Ottoman Empire that they are planning for. Otherwise, the domestic chaos is the one who really wants them.


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    After the Tsarist government received news of the Indian rebellion, the first reaction was that the opportunity came.


    No ambitious country in the world has no jealous British who dominates India, let alone a greedy bear.


    After eating a long meal and a long wisdom, the Tsarist government became cautious after a war in the Near East, and lack of money was a serious injury.


    Now their finances are not very good. The newly-occupied Balkans territory has not yet emerged from the war. Originally, it was hoped that wealthy Constantinople would make up for the financial shortcomings.


    The post-war reconstruction work is still going on. If you want to return to the pre-war level, it will be impossible without more than ten or twenty years.


    Because of the war, the Tsarist government owed another **** debt, Nicholas I still had a face, and he couldn''t do anything with his account.


    This is the price of fighting for hegemony, and their international credibility would have been unrelenting. If they relied on it again, the results of their painstaking efforts for decades would be ruined.


    Without credibility, no one would follow them. Originally, the tsarist government did not have a few younger brothers. If it was tossed again, the country that shook its flag would not be found.


    Nicholas I asked: "The opportunity is here, what do you think we should do now?"


    Treasurer Aristanli Rhode said, "His Majesty, if we want to seize India, we must first seize Afghanistan, or it will be easy for the enemy to cut off the back road.


    The strength of the British is not weak, and Indian indigenous people can''t delay it for long. When we raise funds and take Afghanistan, the British may have suppressed the rebellion long ago.


    It is better to directly support the Indian rebellion and provide the rebels with weapons and equipment and military instructors to let them consume the strength of the British.


    India''s population is as high as 300 million, and as long as one percent is mobilized, the British can only leave the area bleakly. "


    This is the most cost-effective way. The Tsarist government really has no shortage of weapons and equipment. It bought and bought during the Near East War. Now that the disarmament regimen is rested, the warehouse is almost full.


    It would be in their interest to send all the rags in the warehouse to India, and it would be in their interest to mess up the British. Maybe they could make a lot of money.


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsall objected: "Duke Astanley Rhodes is now the best opportunity to seize India.


    We have already attracted the Persians. As long as the Afghans are attracted again, and everyone forms a coalition to attack India, the British cannot stop them.


    If you miss this opportunity and want to capture British India, it will not be so simple. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Aristanli Rod asked: "Marquis Karl-Walsell, things are not so simple. Even if your foreign ministry is able to persuade the Afghans to stand with us, what about the war funding?


    To seize India, the British will definitely be desperate, at that time it will become a full-scale war between the two countries, and the war funds to be consumed will only be more or less than the Near East War.


    Just after winning the Near East War, we can run mice in the warehouse of our Ministry of Finance. Where do you ask us to raise so much money for the war? "


    "This is a problem with your Treasury, whether it is raising taxes, issuing war bonds, or international loans, and there are many ways to raise money," Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell said without buying it.


    After capturing India, the world hegemony of the Russian Empire was established. At this critical juncture, I am sure His Excellency Astanley Rhodes will certainly be able to come up with a solution. "


    Aristanli Rhode stared at Cal-Wassell with a sullen expression on his face and said indifferently: "It is impossible, even if all the methods are used, we cannot raise such a large sum of money in a short time! "


    ...


    Nicholas I scolded angrily: "Enough, you two idiots, shut me up!"


    How could it be possible to hide his eyes from singing so clearly?


    Finance Minister Aristanli Rhodes said that there was no money, and the financing method mentioned by Foreign Minister Karl Worsser ultimately meant one thing: Now that the country has no money, it ca n¡¯t raise money. If you want to fight, you can solve it first. Let''s talk about financial issues.


    As soon as Nicholas I''s idea of ??sending troops rose, he was wiped out. The labor division''s expedition to India is not so easy. No money is only one aspect, and logistics is also a big problem.


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 Chapter 287： Economic crisis

    The Quartet negotiations are still ongoing, and a crisis has quietly arrived. Overcapacity in the capitalist world has been fed back to the market. In order to destock, British capitalists have increased dumping to countries around the world.


    The first people to suffer were Americans. Even under Franz''s butterfly effect, Austria diverted some international capital, but this did not solve the US crisis.


    From 1848 to 1858, Americans built 25,000 kilometers of railways, 8,000 kilometers less than in history, and the railway bubble was not as severe as in history.


    Unfortunately, with the rapid development of the American railway industry, the surrounding industries have not been driven. Under the competition of British goods, the metallurgical industry has also shrunk, and the cotton spinning industry is also developing slowly.


    Railroad tracks, pig iron, locomotives, cotton, hardware, machinery ... are full of British products, and the local industry has been squeezed.


    Now that the British have stepped up their dumping efforts, these industries can''t stand it. The cotton industry, which was hit first, kicked off the tide of bankruptcy.


    It soon spread to the stock market, and the stock price fell out of control, and more companies were implicated.


    A large number of factories went bankrupt, and banks and financial companies were naturally unable to survive on their own. A large number of bad debts appeared, the run-out crisis broke out, and the banks went bankrupt.


    The US economic crisis soon spread to the United Kingdom, the market shrank, British industrial and commercial exports were also impacted, a large number of companies went bankrupt, and British capitalists as investors also suffered heavy losses.


    Capitalists reacted keenly. In order to stop losses and deal with a possible domestic economic crisis, British capitalists have withdrawn funds from the US market.


    In this context, a shortage of money occurred in the US financial market in the fall of 1857, and the entire banking system was paralyzed. 62 of the 63 banks in New York stopped paying, and the discount rate exceeded 60%.


    The economic crisis broke out across the United States. The unprotected American market was fragile. This economic crisis directly triggered the American civil war.


    Capitalists in the north need cheaper labor to increase profits, and they need tariff barriers to protect their interests. In contrast, planters in the south need to reduce tariffs in order to export cotton and buy cheap industrial and commercial products.


    Stimulated by the economic crisis, the northern industrialists decided to overturn the table, began to advocate the benefits of slavery and trade barriers, and were ready to suffocate the financial resources of the southern planters from the source.


    Obviously, this is not acceptable to plantation owners in the south. Everyone can tolerate the abolition of slavery. The system of underemployment is not much worse than slavery, but the issue of tariffs cannot be discussed.


    Northern industrial and commercial products are of poor quality, low efficiency, and expensive. Why should we use them?


    What''s more, if tariffs increase, grain, cotton, and tobacco exports will be fatally hit. For every dollar of tax increase, they will have to reduce their profits by one dollar, which is simply stealing their money.


    The conflict of interest between the two sides is too serious to be negotiated at all. In the end, the southern plantation owners began to become independent.


    The economic crisis in the United States has little to do with Austria. The trade volume between the two countries is very small. Everyone is an exporter of agricultural products. The competition between the two parties is greater than cooperation.


    However, after the economic crisis spread to Britain, it was difficult for European countries to survive alone, and Austria was no exception.


    Palace of vienna


    Prime Minister Felix solemnly said: "Sir, the economy of the United States has spread to Britain, and it will not affect us for a long time.


    Once the British people allocate funds to leave, many domestic companies will run out of funds, and an economic crisis will break out. "


    Franz replied casually: "This is an inevitable result. At least we are well prepared. There will be no shortage of money in the country. As long as the normal exchange of the banking industry is guaranteed, the crisis is within control."


    Everyone nodded. In response to the economic crisis, the Vienna government made a lot of preparations. First, it locked up some capital so that they could not flow out. It also issued huge bonds to accumulate funds.


    Now even if some British and French capitals retreat, the Vienna government also holds a lot of pounds and francs, which can be directly redeemed without causing outflows of gold and silver.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, the crisis is still under control, can the huge fund flow approval system be suspended?


    After all, doing so will damage our reputation, and it is not necessary to do so. "


    In this era, capital can flow freely between countries without any restrictions. As the first owner to eat crabs, he may become a hero, and he is more likely to become a martyr.


    Once met with aversion from capitalists, it will be very unfavorable to Austria in future international trade.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Approval still needs to be available. Notices can be issued. Funds flowing in excess of 100,000 Aegis must be declared 1 to 3 months in advance.


    We guarantee that all legal capital flows are unrestricted, and the sources of funds that cannot be determined must be explained clearly and proved to be illegal income before they can leave the country.


    The government can find more excuses, for example: some triad groups, transferring funds; or some corrupt officials, transferring finances ...


    While the economic crisis was implemented before the outbreak of Austria, lest everyone think that we are restricting the free movement of the economy. "


    Checking the legitimacy of the funds again will add a lot of work to the government, but it is acceptable to increase the cost to combat crime.


    As for restricting the flow of funds, this is not worth mentioning at all. You can declare it in advance. At most, it adds a layer of protection to the financial market, allowing the government time to prepare in advance.


    Otherwise, the currency crisis in the United States is a lesson learned. Suddenly, a large amount of foreign capital is leaving, and the government has no response time at all and can only swallow this bitter fruit.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    Except for adding a financial firewall, the Vienna government has done nothing. Now is the era of a capitalist free market economy. Excessive government intervention in the economy will cause many people to feel resentment.


    Moreover, Franz didn''t know how to intervene. In any case, it is an indisputable fact that overcapacity is an unsolvable problem.


    In 1857, Austria''s industrial capacity was more than four times that of 1847, far exceeding the world''s average level. The sequela is naturally overcapacity.


    This is an inevitable result of industrialization. The efficiency of mechanical production is much higher than manual production, and the growth of the market obviously cannot keep up with the growth of industrial capacity.


    Therefore, every time after the first industrial revolution, an economic crisis broke out in the capitalist world.


    Looking for a new market is actually very **** at this time. In the context of economic crises all over the world, where are there any markets?


    This is not a posterity, there is a market where there is someone. With limited productivity and limited social wealth, most people have no purchasing power at all.


    Take the Russian Empire as an example. With a population of more than 70 million, it ranks first in Europe. On the surface, this is a big market.


    In fact, apart from the more than 10 million aristocrats and free people, the rest are serfs. They have no personal freedom. What is the purchasing power?


    This limited market has long been divided up. I want to continue to increase exports. Wait until the tsarist government completes the serfdom reform!


    Relying on the colonial market is also nonsense. Except for a small number of colonies such as India, Cuba, the Philippines, and the South Ocean, most overseas colonies are in the state of development.


    The number of immigrants is small, and the locals have no purchasing power. They cannot find buyers if they want to export industrial products.


    In this case, once an overcapacity occurs, an economic crisis is inevitable. The best option is not to cover the lid, but to let the crisis erupt.


    Survival of the fittest, survival of the strong, and death of the weak. This is also the driving force for the advancement of science and technology. Enterprises that do not want to be stepped to death by competitors must replace equipment in time to eliminate backward production capacity.


    Even if it is a cottage company, it must also work hard. If it is not fast enough, the ability to imitate is not strong enough, and the cost is not low enough, it will die.


    Time passed quickly, and by the end of 1857 the economic crisis had spread from Britain to France. By the beginning of 1858, the economic crisis continued to spread to Belgium, Austria, and Germany ...


    The entire European continent, with the exception of the Russian Empire, which has not yet completed its reforms, has no one to survive. Affected by the economic crisis, all countries suffered heavy losses.


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 Chapter 288： Transfer crisis

    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, the mines laid by Franz exploded, and the endless projects in various places were endless, and the Vienna government was cleaning up the mess.


    There is no way, the economic crisis is too destructive. As the first global economic crisis, this crisis can be more serious than previous economic crises.


    In 1857 alone, there were more than 5,000 bankrupt companies in the United States. The stock market was directly cut. In some industries with severe overcapacity, stock prices plummeted by 90%.


    European countries are not much better, except that the economic crisis has spread a little later, and governments of various countries have time to respond.


    It is a pity that in this era there is no government intervention in the economy. Everyone is waiting for the crisis to erupt and the losses are inevitable.


    Affected by the economic crisis, many capitalists have broken their capital chains. There is no money in the pocket, even if you are not willing anymore, you can only cut the meat.


    The initial investment was considered charity, and the performance bond was directly floated.


    The end of government projects is only a minor problem. Anyway, these projects are not a brow, and construction in the evening will not be life-threatening.


    Moreover, powerful capitalists insisted on clenching their teeth. The more you invest, the more you are reluctant to give up. These projects are still high-quality projects.


    This persistence is crucial to the turbulent Austrian economy. Many companies in the relevant industrial chains have survived directly, and the continuous deterioration of the economy has been avoided.


    Prime Minister Felix Shensheng said, "Your Majesty, so far, there have been 1,800 domestic bankruptcy applications and 2,000 companies on the verge of bankruptcy, including the five largest railway companies.


    The stock market directly fell by 42%, of which railway stocks fell the most. Under the influence of the US railway bubble, many investors lost confidence in railways, and their market value evaporated by 72%.


    The textile industry, manufacturing industry, financial industry, and steel industry all suffered heavy losses. Affected by the economic crisis, even the export of agricultural products shrank by a quarter.


    The industrial output value has dropped by nearly 30% compared with the same period last year, and it is still in a state of continuous decline.


    The number of unemployed people in the country has reached more than 980,000, and it is a matter of time before more than one million. If the economic situation does not improve, this situation will continue to worsen. "


    The impact of the economic crisis in all walks of life, large-scale bankruptcy of companies, Franz did not care at all, these are expected.


    How can a wild-type economic development model be free from sequelae? If it weren''t for the cause of the Near East War, Austria would have captured the British and French markets in the Russian Empire, and the economic crisis would have erupted.


    The crisis in Austria began to emerge during the postwar economic transformation.


    If it were not for measures such as the opening of overseas colonies, the reform of the gold standard, the influx of colony gold, and the government''s efforts to increase infrastructure, the economic crisis would not start in the United States, but in Austria.


    Other problems can be taken slowly. The only problem of unemployment is imminent, and it must be resolved immediately, otherwise it will cause very serious social problems.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "According to the original plan, the government took over the bad construction project and let the workers resume work.


    At the same time, the government interviewed the railway companies that had stopped working. Either they tried to solve the funding problem and resume construction immediately; or they accepted the government''s investment and shares, and in short, they must resume construction as soon as possible.


    The colonial ministry must act as soon as possible. The economic crisis is the best opportunity to organize immigration. Not only Austria, but the entire German region is your scope of work.


    If you want to find a way to encourage bankrupt people to emigrate to the colony, Americans are also in the economic crisis at this time, and no one is robbing you of immigration.


    I ordered the colonial government to speed up its expansion into Nigeria and the Congo, and I authorized them to organize civilian armed forces to participate in the fighting and expand our sphere of influence as soon as possible. "


    As long as these projects resume normal construction, the relevant upstream and downstream enterprises will survive, and most of the domestic unemployment problem will be resolved.


    In this era, the industry is actually relatively single. The peripheral industries of these projects already include most of the industry in the country.


    Franz swallowed the bad infrastructure construction projects because those projects could not find a taker and could only be taken over by the government to continue construction.


    No one eats the railway company. In addition to the high market value of the railway company and the cost of acquisition, the more important reason is that the railway company is trading at a loss.


    Since the Vienna government packaged a series of lines and authorized them to railway companies, the "money path" of railway companies has not been so bright.


    The savvy consortiums retreated as early as the outbreak of the US economic crisis, and now they are locked in by speculators who are slow to respond.


    Franz naturally cannot help them solve the problem. You must know that the railway company will not see profits in the next ten years. This kind of long-term project has no one to back it up, and relying solely on the investment of the Vienna government, that funding pressure is too great.


    If possible, he would rather have private capital complete the railways of the new Holy Roman Empire than the compromised public-private partnerships now.


    Relying on a series of capital, Austria has added more than 14,800 kilometers of railways in less than ten years. The total mileage of the entire New Holy Roman Empire railway has exceeded 20,000 kilometers.


    If it is invested by the government, it is estimated that the Vienna government can''t even complete half of the project. This is the power of money. The poor Vienna government cannot afford such a large project.


    Even now, the Vienna government cannot afford this huge investment. The infrastructure construction currently underway is carried out by borrowing money.


    Directly making Austria the fourth largest debtor in the world after Britain, France, and the United States, the Vienna government will work hard to repay debt in the coming decades.


    War is the best way to transfer the crisis, but unfortunately the African continent is a bit far away, otherwise Franz wouldn''t mind winning several indigenous kingdoms to survive the economic crisis.


    However, the expansion of Shidang is still necessary, and the plunder of wealth will not be said, at least the land for resettlement must be snapped up first.


    The overpopulation in the German region is not a day or two. The Austrian region is still quite good. It has sent hundreds of thousands of immigrants to the Balkans and tens of thousands to the colonies. The population pressure is not too great.


    The rest of Germany is different. Every time an economic crisis erupts, a wave of unemployment emerges.


    This time it happened that the United States also had an economic crisis. It is estimated that at this time they just wanted to emigrate and they would not welcome them.


    Josip Jelacic replied: "His Majesty, our colonial ministry has established an immigration plan. In order to attract immigrants from the German region, we have proposed two types of immigration:


    First, accept government employment, immigrants go to the colonies to open farms, and the government arranges specific locations. All immigration costs are borne by the government. They do not need to worry about work.


    Of course, this requires the signing of a five-year labor contract. I gave a salary that is 20% higher than that of the local government. During this period, the government provided one free family visit.


    Second, for free immigrants, whoever chooses to settle in any of our colonial strongholds, the government subsidizes half of the ticket costs. "


    Franz nodded, this is the best condition that the Vienna government can provide. The main purpose of opening these farms and plantations is to keep rewards for their achievements.


    After all, the local land is limited. Even if the nobles are enshrined, most of them are just nominal titles. Many lands have owners, and it is impossible to give them a reward.


    It would be inevitable to take colonial land as a fiefdom. Not everyone has a family background. Just give them a piece of land and have the ability to develop it.


    The civilians or the descendants of the descendants of the nobles have limited wealth and they do not have the ability to develop land closures in the past. It is also a good choice to use the developed farms or plantations as land closures.


    You may get hundreds of square kilometers or even thousands of square kilometers of land under your own development, and you can get ready-made farms, that is, dozens of hectares, or hundreds of hectares of land.


    There is no such thing as a loss or a take advantage, and land reclamation also requires investment costs. Franz is not going to be tough on this issue.


    The earliest plantations opened in the colonies of Guinea can now see returns. After all, the cultivation of grain, cotton and peanuts, these one-year crops are still effective.


    After the output, the Vienna government launched a hype, claiming to open a second home for the new Holy Roman Empire, emphasizing the fertility of African lands.


    Many people''s perceptions of the African colonies have changed, the concept of the poisonous insect continent has faded, and richness has entered everyone''s minds.


    This is not a lie. The African continent really has a lot of fertile soil. At present, the colonies opened by Austria are relatively rich, and the climate is also a livable place suitable for human existence.


    Mobilizing people now can not only develop overseas colonies, but also solve the problem of unemployment in the country, and it can also divert the economic crisis.


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 Chapter 289： See also deals

    The sudden economic crisis has made the stormy Sudanese government even more difficult.


    Although the Ottoman Empire was still an agricultural country, the withdrawal of British and French capital caused a heavy blow to them.


    Helpless, the Sudanese government was forced to make concessions, and the only problem was money.


    Bhudad worked hard to fight: "Her Count, your offer is too low, there is no such cheap land in the world!"


    Johannes said unhurriedly: "Don''t worry, our quotation is based on the large-scale land transaction price in the international market.


    Not long ago, we were negotiating with the Russians. They intended to sell more than 1.5 million square kilometers of land in Alaska. The Tsarist government only quoted 4 million Aegis. Our bid has been very sincere. "


    That''s right, the Russian Foreign Minister offered to sell Alaska. This land won''t make any money at all, but it is still worried that the British will come over.


    However, after being opposed by Nicholas I, Her Majesty the Tsar felt that selling the land would damage his glorious image, and the matter was put on hold.


    This matter is also enthusiastic in the international community. As a diplomat who cares about international affairs, he is naturally no stranger.


    "Her Count, Alaska is a big block of ice, and it''s worthless at all!"


    Johannes shook his head and said, "Alaska also produces leather. The Bering Strait is rich in fishery resources. The southeast and south-central regions have a temperate climate and are rich in wood.


    In addition, there is an inland basin. We have sent people to inspect it. The Matanuska Valley has fertile land and is very suitable for agricultural production.


    With reference to the Nordic region, this land is no problem to support tens of millions of people. In contrast, the Libyan region is all sand.


    The land we want to buy, there are only a few islands in the area of ??real value. If your country is worried that the price is too low, we can kick out the Libya area and do the accounting separately.


    Then the island area totaling more than 20,000 square kilometers, we will bid 20 million Aegis, which has broken the world record for large comprehensive land transaction prices. "


    Ade was aggressive, and Alaska was an ice block in his impression. The population inhabited by this time did not necessarily exceed 10,000.


    As a result, Johannes actually found such valuable things, these are not gimmicky, completely Russian information.


    Wang Po knows that she sells and sells melon, and the Russians are no exception. Of course, in order to sell a good price, it is natural to exaggerate.


    If nothing, why sell it? Even with so many resources, the Russian offer is still only 4 million Aegis, and you know how valuable the land of this era is.


    To put it bluntly, everyone still has no shortage of resources, and only the developed land is valuable. No amount of resources are worth anything until they are developed.


    Who got into the water and ran to Alaska to fish, log, and farm? Frozen dogs are fine, the key is that local land development costs are still high.


    The land of the country of choice is too fertile. After the development of the Great Plains of the United States, more food could not be eaten, and every year we had to worry about slow food sales.


    In this context, Alaska''s land naturally lost its agricultural development value, and idiots would invest in agriculture in the past.


    Not to mention this era, the coastal plains have not been developed, and the development cost of inland basins is so high that fools will run over to develop.


    Otherwise, the Russians have already organized immigration. Where else do they need to worry about being robbed by the British?


    Anyway, negotiation is bragging. Johannes naturally doesn''t mind portraying Alaska better, omitting land development costs and devaluing Libya''s value, thereby lowering prices.


    Fouad argued: "Her count, no matter how you say in Libya, there is such a large area, even if the inland is a desert, but there are tens of thousands of square kilometers of fertile soil in the coastal areas.


    There are still more than 500,000 to 600,000 people in the area. With ready-made labor, your country can develop it directly. The value is much higher than the deserted Alaska. The 8 million Aegis is really not high.


    There are also these islands, the most important of which is not economic value, but strategic value.


    Cyprus is the junction of Asia, Europe, Africa and the three continents, and its strategic position is very prominent. Crete is in the core of the Mediterranean and radiates to the Aegean Sea ...


    These islands are definitely not pure economic value. After strategic value, at least 35 million Aegis is needed. "


    Johannes replied with a smile: "Sir, the price is too high, so-called human resources, we don''t need them at all. That''s good, all the people on the land we deal with belong to you.


    Now that you think strategic value is important, we don''t want other islands except Crete and Cyprus.


    So everyone can accept it. I raise the price again. How about 30 million Aegis? This price is not low! "


    The price of 30 million Aegis is indeed not low. If the Vienna government does not use the so-called creditor''s rights to offset, Huader directly agreed.


    Obviously, from the beginning to the end, Johannes was not prepared to pay much money, holding bonds purchased at the price of cabbage as a land purchase payment, a higher price is acceptable.


    Fade directly showed his card and said, "Hi Count, we can make concessions again. The debts of the two countries are cancelled in one lump, and your country will pay another 10 million Aegis for the land. How about it?"


    If you pay for gold and silver, the price will not be agreed by the Vienna government in any case. If it can be offset by physical goods, then the problem will be small.


    With the outbreak of the economic crisis, Austria has a large backlog of surplus products, and being able to deal with it is also a good choice.


    Johannes calculated and replied: "If your country can repatriate the people on these lands, then the transaction is completed. We can pay with your much-needed supplies and make up for the shortfalls with cash."


    After a moment of silence, Mr. Ade gave the answer: "Immigration costs will be borne by your country!"


    There is no way. First, the Balkan Peninsula was lost, and then civil war broke out. Now the population of the Ottoman Empire has fallen to its lowest point in a century, and the total population is less than 13 million.


    Once the civil war is over, the shortage of labor will become an urgent reality. Although the population on the transaction land is not large, it is also a supplement to them.


    Johannes replied, "Yes!"


    ...


    The two reached an agreement, which does not mean that the matter is over. Britain and France cannot watch Austria occupy many islands in the Aegean Sea. Next, Johannes will continue to talk with representatives of Britain and France.


    Especially with the British, John Niu also had Coffer Island. Without this gateway, the Vienna government was sleepy.


    In contrast, the French are fairly easy to pass, and the two sides have agreed in advance. I sold a few islands to make them military bases, and everyone shared the benefits of the Aegean Sea, and things were done.


    Anyway, there are not many other things in the Aegean Sea, that is, there are many islands, there are five or six thousand, and there are hundreds that are suitable for human survival. The Vienna government was not prepared to occupy it from the beginning.


    ...


    The representative of the United Kingdom Nigel said dissatisfied: "Hi Count, it would be too much for your country to take over the land of the Ottoman Empire with our trading territory!"


    "No, we have reached an agreement with the Ottoman Empire. We have invested 45 million Aegis to buy them in many islands in the Aegean Sea and in Libya.


    Now we are using Austrian islands in the Aegean Sea to exchange the Ionian Islands. This is a map of the Aegean Sea. You can see that the red dots are all Austrian islands, and the rest are Greek and Ottoman islands. "


    Johannes deliberately missed Cyprus. At this time, the British had begun colonizing in Cyprus. Of course, this was a civil organization and had nothing to do with the London government.


    Nigel did not pay attention to this small detail. In this era, Cyprus did not have much strategic value. Before the advent of the aircraft, the strategic value of the island was not high.


    In comparison, the dozen islands in the Aegean Sea have a higher strategic value. Once the Russians rush out of the Dardanelles, this is the island chain blockade.


    In order not to over-stimulate the Ottoman Empire, lest the Sudanese government be rushed, their offshore islands are not within the scope of the transaction.


    Now when dealing with the British, there are not many valuable islands brought out by the Vienna government, and more of them talk about India.


    From 1857 until now, the Indian rebellion has not been extinguished, but has become more serious. The London government has no idea of ??continuing to delay time.


    This is naturally the credit of the Russians. Without the selfless assistance of the Tsarist government, the Indians cannot afford such a big wave.


    It is difficult to say what role the Vienna government played in this. In short, Austria has done nothing, at most, it has provided a small loan to the Russians.


    This is a symbol of friendship between the two countries'' allies, and it is definitely not money to support the Indian rebellion. What the Russians did with this money had nothing to do with the Vienna government.


    Nigel had no time to continue. Now Austria supports the Indians with one million Aegis weapons and ammunition, and they may not be able to suppress them if they spend ten million pounds.


    There are really too many people in India. Just agitating a group, with the help of Russian instructors, can bring them great troubles.


    "To conclude this deal, your country must immediately renounce support for Indian insurgents, including providing financial assistance to the Tsarist government."


    Johannes replied innocently: "His Excellency, the Vienna government is peace-loving. How can it support the Indian Insurgency?


    As for the issue of supporting the Russians, it is even more nonsense. The Vienna government''s finances are not rich, but it does not have such great patience. "


    It''s okay to do small moves in secret. On the bright side, it is absolutely impossible to admit that all countries do so. Now that the British are also smuggling arms into Nigeria, supporting the indigenous kingdoms to add chaos to Austria?


    Anyway, there is no evidence, and everyone pulls each other''s hind legs, so they pull. The martial arts of the great powers are so high that if they don''t stab each other on the bright side, they can say everything.


    Nigel listened to Johannes'' off-string voice, that is, the talk became everything to talk about, and it was inevitable that it would not be so troublesome.


    "It would be better then, as long as your country promises to support us in suppressing the Indian rebellion, then this land transaction case will be negotiable."


    Johannes co-operated and assured him: "Please rest assured that colonies are also part of the sovereignty of a country.


    The Government of Vienna strongly supports the practice of your government in safeguarding national sovereignty and opposes all external interference. "


    This is international politics, and everything depends on interests. A tacit agreement was reached in West Africa, the Mediterranean, Britain and Austria, the British defaulted on Austria''s expansion, and the Vienna government naturally gave up its actions in India.


    On March 12, 1858, the New Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire signed the "Mediterranean Land Trade Treaty". The Vienna government contributed 45.868 million Aegis to purchase Libya and more than 300 islands including Crete and Cyprus. .


    Among them, 35.868 million Aegis were settled with debts and late fees, and the remaining 10 million Aegis was paid in kind. Don''t think about cash, it''s not difficult to get all the supplies of Aegis 10 million.


    The next day, Johannes signed the Aegean Island Trade Treaty and the Territory Replacement Treaty with Britain and France respectively.


    The much-anticipated conflict in the Mediterranean has been resolved. The British, French, and Austrian countries have once again specified that they are in the Mediterranean''s sphere of influence, and the Northern Informal has been included in the French sphere of influence.


    Obviously, this time John Niu bleed, giving up a lot of interests in the Mediterranean, in exchange for the support of France and Austria on the issue of India.


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 Chapter 290： Big immigrant

    Franz was reputable, and immediately after signing the treaty with the Ottoman Empire, he immediately paid 10 million Aegis worth of supplies.


    This time, the Vienna government did not give the slightest discount, there was no way to avoid the after-effects of overcapacity, and the backlog was too much to sell or sell, which directly destroyed Franz''s not so bad.


    It would be better to deal with the Sudanese government. If possible, he still wants to do the same deal with the Russians, no matter what, it is better than watching these materials rot in the warehouse.


    Especially for agricultural products, these finished products have a short shelf life. The preservatives of this era are too scum. Adding more will kill people.


    Even if you don''t pay attention to food safety, you can''t poison people. How can this smashing of signboards be done?


    With regard to word-of-mouth issues, the Vienna government still controls very strictly. It cannot poison people. This is the bottom line of food safety, even export products.


    Of course, this is also limited to this. Higher standards belong to high-end foods. For example, the products provided by the nobles are not lower than that of later generations.


    The gap between the two grades of commodity prices is basically several times, or even dozens of times, which fully proves that cheap is not good.


    At the Vienna Palace, after listening to the report of the Minister of Agriculture, Franz thought about it and said, "Since the export value of agricultural products has fallen, we have artificially created the market.


    Didn''t we just reach an agreement with the Ottoman Empire, did the people on these lands withdraw?


    Immediately organize the shipping of ships. It is a big deal that we will provide them with one year''s rations. As compensation for early migration, the Sudanese government will certainly not reject such good things.


    After the Ottomans have gone, we will organize immigration to fill up these areas and take them completely into our hands.


    In this way, shipping companies have new business, and we can also reduce the pressure on slow food sales and help stabilize domestic food prices. "


    The Mediterranean region is different from other overseas colonies. The Vienna government has the ability to directly control it. Even if there is no transoceanic telegraph, it will be a week before the news is transmitted.


    As long as the local Ottomans have all evacuated and replaced with domestic immigrants, there is no need to worry about governance.


    Minister of Agriculture Christian replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."


    After a pause, Franz added: "Remember to pack the people of the Ionian Islands and the Sinai to the Ottoman Empire. If there is a problem, pay the bribes of the Sudanese government officials.


    Anyway, the Ottoman Empire does not have a household registration. The number of people in the Sudan is a mess, and it should not be difficult to fool the past.


    The issue of immigration needs to be completed as quickly as possible, and it is the time to do this at the lowest cost during the economic crisis. It can also alleviate the crisis. "


    This is not speculation. In this era, the Ottoman Empire is known as the world''s most corrupt empire. As long as money is given, there is nothing that these bureaucrats dare not do.


    Hearing about the need to complete immigration as soon as possible, Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic had a headache. The demand for immigration this time is quite a lot. To control these new territories forever, it is impossible to eliminate people.


    At least 30,000 to Crete, 30,000 to 40,000 in Cyprus, at least 20,000 to 30,000 in Ionian Islands, and 100,000 in Libya. Even if Sinai is 5,000, the total is 20. More than ten thousand people.


    These areas need people, and African colonies still need people. The Congo and the Gulf of Guinea are the first to count. The population of the two places is already quite large. It is also possible to suspend mass migration.


    But Nigeria, which has just started, is infiltrating Cameroon and Benin. Immigrants are absolutely indispensable.


    Otherwise, when John Bull gets better, they will have to do things again. The best choice is like the Gulf of Guinea now. Even the British are so eager to see that a large group of German immigrants have lost interest.


    In this era, those who went to the colonies to make a fortune did not have a good bully. Especially the aristocrats who set up farms and plantations are those who can launch guns.


    On land, the British couldn''t help them at all. If there were only 10,000 or 8,000 people in the colony, and one day they turned to Britain and France, the colony would immediately change hands.


    The Vienna government is not only thinking about opening up colonies, it is also considering how to keep the colonies. In this context, there are not more than a dozen or two hundred thousand immigrants.


    In addition to these areas, consider the Balkans. In order to control Wallachia, Moldavia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Vienna government has also established a million-migration plan.


    This immigrant can only come from the German region to ensure the smooth progress of national integration, which is also an urgent task.


    In order to avoid multiple orders and fight for immigration, all immigration work was handed over to the Ministry of Colonization.


    Josip Jelacic explained: "Your Majesty, with the improvement of the domestic economic situation, fewer and fewer people are willing to emigrate overseas. In the short term, we will not have enough immigrants.


    You know, in order to facilitate assimilation, every time we organize immigration, we must disperse and resettle, so that ethnic minorities are not allowed to gather in one area.


    The refugees, including those who have migrated from the Balkans, are allocated in a certain proportion to ensure that they cannot form a dominant local advantage.


    This has brought trouble to the immigration work. So far, there are less than 200,000 people who intend to apply for immigration in China, and the total number of applicants in the German region has not exceeded 550,000.


    Most people are less than half of the population who tend to emigrate to the Balkans and are willing to travel to overseas colonies. "


    Franz nodded. This is normal. Before it is absolutely necessary, how can ordinary people be willing to leave their hometowns?


    Even if they migrate to the Balkans, they are still on the mainland. They can go back and forth once a month along the Danube River, and overseas is different.


    Even if the Vienna government opened preferential conditions, opened farms and plantations in overseas colonies, the government directly recognized property rights, and even policy loans, many people are still worried.


    "The economy has just spread to the German region, and it will continue for a while. The number of bankrupts in the German region will increase in the future. This is the opportunity.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the governments of the states have passed and they will not stop your actions. Until the end of the economic crisis, it is the peak period of immigration.


    You need to hurry up now and send the immigrants as quickly as possible. If they are too late to be shipped overseas, send them to the Balkans. Once the economic crisis is over and everyone finds a job, things are different. "


    The reality is so cruel. The unemployed population during the economic crisis is no longer wealth, but rather a hidden danger to society. Governments in various countries want them to go faster.


    Against this background, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vienna has also done work in countries such as Switzerland and Belgium in German cultural circles, and governments of all countries have welcomed the recruitment of immigrants in Austria.


    Of course, this good opportunity is limited to times of economic crisis. Once the economy has returned to normal, and you want to flee from immigration, even if governments do not stop, local capitalists will not agree.


    It is cheap only when there is more labor, which is why it is difficult for European governments to organize immigration on a large scale.


    If the Vienna government is not strong enough to subdue domestic capitalists, Franz will not be able to organize immigration so much.


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 Chapter 291： Underhand

    Palace of vienna


    Intelligence leader Tyron Hui reported: "His Majesty, the British and French negotiations on the Suez Canal failed. The Paris government decided to leave the British alone and dig the Grand Canal alone."


    This is to be expected, and the Suez Canal is not only of great significance to Austria, but also to the French. Having invested so much in the early stage, it is naturally impossible to give up because of British opposition.


    The power gap between Britain and France is not as disparate as it was at the end of the century, and the French still cherish the position of world supremacy.


    And they have the strength to match their ambitions.


    The total standing force of the French Army is as high as 400,000, which is second only to Russia and Austria on the European continent; the gross tonnage of the French Navy is more than six floors of the Royal Navy, close to the scale of seven.


    With a world-class navy and army at the same time, the French are the most balanced developing country among the powers, and their overall national strength is not weaker than any other power. With such a strong ability, even if they want to be safe.


    The only pity is: this is already the pinnacle of the French, their national strength is no longer sufficient to support them further.


    In order to compete with the Russians for hegemony on the European continent, the French population is too small. In this era of tactical maneuver, the slow population growth rate directly made the French out.


    If you want to compete with the British for maritime supremacy, the construction of the Continental Army has diverted resources again. If you cannot do all you can, you will not be the opponent of John Bull.


    The French in the game only saw the strength of their own strength, but did not see the development potential. They have been thrown away by their competitors, and they are still dreaming of world overlords.


    From this strategic point of view, the predicaments facing France and Austria are somewhat similar. Both must develop the army and navy at the same time, and they cannot concentrate on one side.


    The advantage of Austria is that it has a larger population, a larger area, and a more dominant resource. The disadvantages are also very obvious. If the multi-ethnic country cannot complete national integration, it will be a big problem for nationalism to awaken.


    After clearing the hole cards in his hands, Franz thought that he would be happier than Napoleon III. How many nationalities are there in Austria, but they are still more secure than the French people!


    Taking history as a mirror, Napoleon III did a good job in history. He was ousted from the minds by only a single defeat; the original owner lost the French-Austrian War and the Pu-Olympic War in succession, and he can still see the gap. .


    From the beginning of power, Franz promoted the unity of language and language and promoted cross-ethnic marriage.


    At present, the best language is the best. German is generally used in cities and towns. For the time being, it is unnecessary to think about it in rural areas. Except for children who receive compulsory education, the older generation can speak a few words of German as activists.


    In any case, there are still nearly seven levels of the country using German. In minority areas, the newly-occupied Balkans have the highest penetration of folk German.


    Needless to say, although the official literacy rate has exceeded 67%, most of it is the status of illiterate society, which has not changed.


    Franz doesn''t think he can write a few words, even an intellectual. This 67% can also be understood as 67% of the people can write their names.


    If you want to truly unify the language, you have to wait for the generation of compulsory education to grow up. This kind of things can''t be rushed.


    In contrast, the number of mixed-race children will increase much more. With the advancement of industrialization, the communication between people of all ethnic groups has increased significantly, and marriages have naturally increased.


    In theory, as long as three million couples are inter-ethnic marriages, all races in the entire New Holy Roman Empire are tied together.


    Everyone has become relatives, and the concept of nationality has faded. To put it bluntly, apart from extreme nationalists, who would discriminate against their relatives and friends?


    Franz instructed: "Continue to stare at the French, not only is the huge investment in digging the Suez Canal, the risks are unknown, and the French government is bound to raise capital in the capital market."


    Investing in the Suez Canal is a profitable business. Once this golden waterway is navigating, it is a source of wealth. Naturally Franz will not miss this opportunity.


    In theory, after being opposed by the British, in order to reduce the risk, most of the French would draw Austria to join.


    However, the French can''t give up the controlling stake in the Canal, and Franz did not expect to get a controlling stake.


    In this case, the Vienna government''s investment share can be at most three or four layers. It looks like a lot, but there are more people who share the cake. As emperor Franz must pay attention to eating.


    Instead of taking it from government investment, it is better to buy a part of the shares in the capital market secretly. Anyway, this is an investment that only takes dividends. The more secret the better.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    After a pause, Franz asked: "What''s happening to the Kingdom of Prussia recently?"


    Taryn replied: "The Kingdom of Prussia is still undergoing reforms. The rule of Frederick William IV was somewhat unstable and domestic undercurrents were surging. He was not in a good state and did not appear in public for a long time.


    The specific situation is still uncertain, and the Prussians blocked the news. However, from the frequent activities of William Friedrich Ludwig in politics, we can infer that Frederick William IV was physically incapable. "


    After hearing this news, Franz reacted. The famous William the Great in history was about to step on the stage of history.


    But step by step slowly, step by step later, at this time the Kingdom of Prussia has lost time.


    Franz''s German pattern was created by Franz. How can it be easily broken when the Vienna system is re-established?


    Now Britain, France, Russia, and Austria want stability in the European continent, which cannot be controlled by individual forces. Unless he can hang up and let everyone''s brains flood in collectively, he will have a chance.


    Historically, the unification of the German region by the Prussian kingdom was against the background of the establishment of the Napoleon III government. It wasn''t just one wind, but three winds in a row that created opportunities for them.


    The current international situation is even more severe. Unless France and Austria can fight in Italy and Britain and Russia in India at the same time, there is no room for them to play.


    After thinking for a while, Franz ordered: "Tyron, find a chance to get rid of Bismarck, Prussian ambassador to Russia. Do it naturally, don''t expose it to us.


    If there is no suitable opportunity, then first stink him and make him lose further opportunities. "


    His hero, my enemy.


    Although Franz has always adhered to the rules of political struggle, he rarely plays these conspiracies, but it does not mean that he will not play conspiracies.


    To be on the safe side, he decided to get rid of the iron prime minister first. Without him as a helmsman, even if other radical members came to power, the Prussians could not turn the waves.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has limited national strength and cannot afford to lose in the hegemony. As long as any mistake is made, it will be over.


    William Friedrich Ludwig was not a simple purchaser. Without a chance of winning, he would not take risks with the radicals at all. Not all prime ministers are Bismarcks who can persuade the king to make concessions.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    ...


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 Chapter 292： Bismarck

    Franz had long thought about Bismarck''s starting point. Unfortunately, there are too many people with the same name in Europe. Who doesn''t know which is which?


    No identity can be determined, and naturally nothing can be done.


    When the identity of Bismarck was confirmed, it happened that he was transferred from the representative of the Kingdom of Prussia to Frankfurt to the Minister of the New Holy Roman Empire.


    Killing a minister in his own territory is too bad. Political risks are too great, and Franz is not a risk-taker.


    Now that Bismarck is transferred to the post of Minister in Russia, the situation is different. As long as you are careful, you will kill if you kill. Even if you are in trouble, the Tsarist government should have a headache.


    If possible, he didn''t mind killing the Prussian Sanjies together. It is a pity that the other two are in the army and it is difficult to grasp the whereabouts. They can''t rush into the barracks and kill them?


    Franz didn''t think his assassination team was so bullish. He ran to the Prussian kingdom to assassinate an officer. If he was caught, it would be tragedy.


    The most threatening is Bismarck. Generals can fight again, and they cannot escape the constraints of national power in the era of hot weapons. In this regard, Franz does not advise.


    In contrast, politicians and diplomats are the ones that dominate the fate of the country. Metternich is now there, Bismarck is not high, and Franz is not worried about him doing things.


    However, the "European Prime Minister" is old, leaving sooner or later, and the young Bismarck has begun to flourish after William Regency.


    Some of the candidates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the New Holy Roman Empire can only be regarded as ordinary. Franz himself is not a diplomatic expert. In case of inattention, Bismarck can create an anti-Austrian alliance, which is a big trouble .


    At present, the strength of the new Holy Roman Empire has not made everyone feel threatened. The comprehensive national strength of the four countries of Britain, Russia, France, and Austria is relatively balanced, even if there is a small gap between them.


    But within the next few decades, France will be left behind due to population, and the situation in the Russian Empire is unclear, but Franz does not think that the delayed Russia will be stronger.


    In this context, sooner or later, countries will pay attention to the threat of the new Holy Roman Empire. Once the power is unbalanced, the international order will change.


    Under normal circumstances, as long as France and Russia do not move closer, Austria should not worry. But if the Kingdom of Prussia were to come in and join together, things would be different.


    Bismarck is now serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, which means a change in the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Prussia. They want to restore relations with the Russians.


    Prior to this, Bismarck had restored diplomatic relations between the two countries. William Friedrich Ludwig, even though he hated Bismarck very much, still reused him, not without reason.


    In Franz''s view, this is a sign of danger. Pu-Russian relations have not improved for a long time, that is, he has been destroying it and provoked the confrontation between the two countries. In essence, the contradiction between Pu-Russia and Russia is not inconsistent.


    ...


    St. Petersburg, Bismarck, who has just become Minister of the Russian Empire, is still struggling with how to re-align with Russia.


    Bismarck would not take over as Minister in Russia, if it was not for the alliance between the three Nordic courts. After all, this is just a flat tone, not a rising official.


    Bismarck instructed: "Prepare the car. I''m going to visit the Crown Prince Alexander."


    Tsar government officials generally have little regard for the Kingdom of Prussia, but relations between the royal families of the two countries have always been good.


    I don''t know what the reason is. The Russian tsars have always had more relatives, and even Peter III, a brain fan. Now Prince Alexander, and future Alexander II, is also a pro-Puist.


    This alone is obviously not enough. This closeness to the interests alone is not enough to change the position of the Tsarist government.


    There has been a turning point in history. The Russians have not lost European hegemony, so the tsarist government cannot abandon the Kingdom of Denmark. As a hegemon, there must be no younger brother. This has risen to the issue of hegemony.


    As long as the Kingdom of Prussia has ambitions for the two German states occupied by Denmark, the relationship between the two parties cannot be eased.


    The Vienna system was re-established. The Kingdom of Prussia did not have the power to break the rules. Regent William Friedrich Ludwig thought that the best time had been lost. He advocated developing the country first and temporarily abandoning external expansion.


    To develop the domestic economy, it is imperative to establish diplomatic relations with other countries. In this context, Bismarck''s trip to St. Petersburg.


    ...


    Stepping out of the embassy, ??Bismarck felt restless, as if something was going to happen. However, at the diplomatic meeting, since the appointment has been made, pigeons cannot be released.


    Time passed minute by minute, Bismarck smoothly entered the palace, and nothing seemed to happen.


    ...


    A kind-hearted old man said solemnly: "Alecsai, the news came from the inside just now, the target has gone out, you can prepare.


    Everyone has a chance to make a shot, no matter the success or failure, we must leave St. Petersburg tonight. Once the Tsarist government has reacted, you will know the consequences. "


    Aleksey said indifferently: "Knowing Andrea, you are still so embarrassed, we can rest assured that we are doing everything. In order to ensure foolproofness, we will stop him at the gate, as long as he is on the carriage, he will not escape.


    Andy''s old man glared and said, "If you want to live longer in this business, put away your pride, Alexey.


    Not only the people in the carriage, but also the chauffeurs and guards are also in the hunting range. You have to know the nobility of the nobles.


    The goal this time is extraordinary. I''m ready for a scapegoat. As long as a few of you are not caught on the spot, nothing will happen. "


    Seeing the old man said serious, Alexay''s relaxed look ceased to exist. It''s not the first time for them to be a killer, but the old man''s serious expression is the first time.


    Aleksey asked puzzledly: "I don''t understand, isn''t it a Prussian diplomat, who offended someone, and cost him a lot of money?"


    The old man said earnestly: "I warn you again, to do what we know, the faster the curiosity dies.


    It is not easy for me to train a few of you. I do not want to see you die young early. After finishing this big job, we will not owe each other. You are free people. "


    Obviously, the pseudonyms they use seem to be very old, but in fact they are all makeup, and the real age is not very old.


    As a member of the Franz intelligence organization, he is still dedicated to killing. Andrei naturally cannot reveal his true identity.


    The Aleksey people were all killers trained by Andrei. Before that, they had borrowed a murder order. This task is very important, and the outside lines of these developments can only be abandoned.


    Bismarck is a minister of a country. Once assassinated in St. Petersburg, the tsarist government will certainly not give up and stop the killers. They will not be able to explain to the international community.


    This kind of thing cannot be related to Austria, so it can only be done by such an outsider who has not yet been included in the intelligence organization. Even if it fails, these killers know nothing.


    When buying murder, everyone will only think of Bismarck''s enemies. Who knows that Franz, who has nothing to do with it, will plan this unrelated murder?


    Even if it is to be assassinated, anyway, it will assassinate the existence of a higher status. Even if Bismarck is an obstacle, it is obviously not enough to be specially valued by Franz.


    ...


    In the palace, Bismarck and the Crown Prince Alexander had a good talk. Now that the Prussian government is willing to serve, the conflict between the two countries can be resolved.


    The Tsarist government also wanted to change the situation of isolation on the European continent. The Russian-Australian alliance was obviously not enough. It would be almost as long as the Prussian kingdom was drawn.


    Once the three-nation alliance was established, the European hegemony of the Tsarist government was solidified, instead of just being reluctant to maintain the reputation of the dominant hegemony, the actual influence was limited to Northeast Europe.


    With the support of the Crown Prince Alexander, Bismarck returned with satisfaction. The first step in improving relations between the two countries was a step forward.


    The carriage squeaked in the snow and moved forward slowly. Bismarck''s good mood was gone. The weather in the Russian Empire was too bad. It was April and there was still snow on the ground, which made him very uncomfortable.


    Time passed minute by minute, and after crossing street after street, finally arrived home. Bismarck had just come out of the carriage.


    "Bang bang ..."


    The sound of gunfire sounded, and the bullet was already flying towards him. He was shot too late to avoid him.


    After hearing the gunfire, the guards in the embassy rushed out, and at this time the killer was nowhere to be found.


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 Chapter 293： Bureaucratic approach

    Hermitage


    Upon receiving the news that Bismarck was assassinated, Nicholas I was instantly angry. A state minister was assassinated in St. Petersburg, which was beating his face.


    "Check, give me a full investigation, you have to find the killer!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of Police replied hastily.


    After a pause, Nicholas I asked, "Did Bismarck die?"


    Because of the coldness of the relationship between the two countries, Bismarck''s face, Nicholas I, had never been seen, and naturally he was not concerned about his life.


    But the situation is different now. If Bismarck is not dead, then there is still room for manoeuvre, as long as the murderer is caught.


    If they die, then the Russians will become a laughing stock internationally. Even foreign envoys are not well protected, and the British may not give up.


    Dumanov, the Minister of Police, replied: "Bismarck was hit with three shots and is being rescued. Because the delay is too long, the chance of survival is not high."


    ...


    Obviously, this is preparing to shake the pot. Dumanov was also very angry about Bismarck''s assassination. For him, this was nothing wrong.


    If he was assassinated in another area, it would be a matter of public order and he would recognize it. However, the situation is different at the entrance of the Prussian embassy. The police of the Tsarist government usually do not go to the entrances of embassies of various countries.


    Because of the nature of the bureaucracy, he also pushed out responsibility. The excuses have already been found out. The security of the Prussian embassy is their own responsibility. This kind of incident happened. The guards did not respond, which was because they were incompetent.


    Unscrupulously, this may also be an internal struggle for power in the Kingdom of Prussia, or it may have been orchestrated by Bismarck''s enemies. If it is collusion inside and out, then it is much more reasonable.


    In this way, his responsibility is much lighter. Everyone''s attention has shifted to the internal fighting of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the international pressure of the Tsarist government has been reduced.


    In addition to the Royal Palace, the Marquis Dumanov began to find evidence to support his excuses.


    As soon as he returned to the office, he received news of Bismarck''s death. Immediately after, there was good news, the suspect was arrested.


    The Marquis Dumanov asked with concern: "Is the identity of the suspect determined?"


    The assistant replied solemnly: "The preliminary judgment is that the members of the Polish independent organization. The bullet models that appeared on the scene of the crime were the same as those found by the arrested suspects.


    These weapons and ammunition are all handmade, not mechanically produced, and are commonly used by independent Polish organizations.


    According to a preliminary review, they acknowledged that the invasion of St. Petersburg was aimed at assassination of senior officials in our country, creating chaos and creating opportunities for Poland''s independence.


    It is said that there are more than one such action group. The Kingdom of Prussia also occupied Polish territory, and it was not surprising that Bismarck was targeted. "


    After thinking for a while, Marquis Dumanov said solemnly: "Now the pressure of public opinion is very bad for us, and we immediately informed the information we have in our hands, remembering that the killer was the Polish independent organization.


    It was also told to the reporter that there might be traitors in the Prussian embassy. Only under the collusion of their internal and external ambassadors Bismarck was assassinated.


    And because of the traitor, Bismarck did not rush to the hospital for treatment in time, which led to his death.


    Let reporters compile the specific details. Anyway, we do n¡¯t have the right to ask questions within the Prussian Embassy. We will notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send them a letter and let the Prussians do their own investigation. "


    It is not important whether it is fake or not. Marquis Dumanov did not want to memorize it. The results of the investigation are enough.


    It''s not a day or two that Polish independent organizations are doing things in the Russian Empire. They usually do things in Poland, and it''s not surprising that they now travel to St. Petersburg.


    There were not so many detective tools in this era, and it is very difficult to find out the ins and outs of things. The bite was determined by the Polish, and the cooperation of the traitor, then the Prussian government was pulled into the water.


    If they continue to bite the issue, they will not escape the relationship themselves, and the Berlin government is afraid to continue to expand the problem.


    This is related to the national issue in the country. After all, the number of Poles in the Kingdom of Prussia is quite large, close to the fourth floor of the total population.


    After assimilating it, it is easy to provoke ethnic conflicts if we continue to make trouble on this issue.


    The Marquis Dumanov thought that everything had been taken into account, hello, hello, everyone, and things passed.


    Berlin


    After receiving the news of Bismarck''s assassination, the regent William Frederick Ludwig didn''t have much feeling. Anyway, everyone had a bad relationship, and sadness and sadness didn''t exist.


    He even has a little bit of ecstasy, and this opportunity can make Russia bleed. After all, the victims also need to be appeased. Without their cooperation, this matter would not be so easy to complete.


    Foreign Minister Andrea said with a grimace, "His Royal Highness, I have just received a briefing from the Russians. It is said that the murderer was an independent Polish organization. They think it has something to do with domestic political struggles. Let us conduct a self-examination of the Embassy. Please look over the details. "


    In the same way, interpretation by people with different identities naturally means different meanings.


    Undercurrents are now flowing inside the Kingdom of Prussia, and with the fall of Frederick William IV, a round of shuffling is underway within the government.


    Once proved, some people in the Prussian embassy colluded with the assassins, and it was another political earthquake, which was very detrimental to the newly regent William Friedrich Ludwig.


    The principle of political struggle is to fight without breaking. In the struggles within European governments, there have been very few serious incidents of buying murder. Once it happens, it will be resisted by everyone.


    The Russian panhandling operation is clearly not acceptable to William Friedrich Ludwig, which means that the political struggle in the Kingdom of Prussia has broken the bottom line.


    The more he looked, the more angry he was, and he guessed that there was a traitor in the Prussian embassy based on speculation. Obviously, the Russians were perfunctory.


    The killer of Bismarck was an independent Polish organization. This statement was barely acceptable. At any rate, he also caught a few suspects. The special weapons and ammunition found could be counted as evidence.


    This is the scapegoat chosen by Franz''s intelligence organization, and naturally leaves clues. In order to close the case quickly, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government naturally will not let go of these "evidence".


    The claim that the so-called rescue is not timely and that there is traitor is purely nonsense.


    The assassination of the ambassador is so big that confusion will definitely occur on the scene. When everyone responds, it will obviously take time to send to the hospital for treatment.


    In fact, everyone is delaying for more than ten minutes, including the time of simple bandaging. How can it be regarded as a deliberate delay in treatment?


    Based on this speculation, there is a traitor in the Prussian embassy, ??which is even more nonsense. In his view, it was the Russians who deliberately provoked contradictions within the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The issue of the assassination of Bismarck by the Polish independent organization is not large. If the assimilated Poles are also involved, and they are still government officials, then the problem will be big.


    This means that the assimilated Poles have not yet given up their independence and are mingled with the Polish Independent Organization. If the problem is amplified, it will inevitably make the Poles and the government centrifugal.


    William Frederick Ludwig angrily said: "Tell the Russians that we need an account. Don''t let this general and possible reason perfunctory, the Kingdom of Prussia will not accept such nonsense reasons."


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrea opposes: "His Royal Highness, let''s do a self-examination first! We are not sure whether the Russians are accurate, and they also have members of the Polish Independent Organization.


    If someone really colludes with the Polish independent organization and the evidence falls into the hands of the Russians, then it can only be played down. "


    The Kingdom of Prussia has assimilated the Polish people in the country. Andrea does not think that they will be mixed with the Polish independent organization. Even if there are only a few, they cannot represent everyone.


    In contrast, some people in the government participated in this operation, and it is more likely to take the opportunity to kill Bismarck.


    The political struggle is cruel, and in order to attack the opponent, it is not a big deal to play with a sword and kill people.


    We must know that the Prussian government and the Polish independent organization have always been linked. During the Revolution, anti-Russians advocated supporting Poland''s independence, restraining the Russians, and focusing on unifying the German region.


    Although unsuccessful in the end, this connection has never been broken. Now the anti-Russians in the country are collaborating with the Polish independent organization to kill Bismarck and prevent the two countries from moving closer.


    Because it involves ethnic conflicts, the government is doomed to downplay it. The investigation can only be conducted in secret, and the risk of exposure is reduced.


    Moreover, there are still Bismarck''s enemies in Prussia. It is not surprising to take this opportunity to kill him. This "enemy" is not only a political enemy, but also personal hatred, which adds to the complexity of the matter.


    In the opinion of Prince William Friedrich Ludwig, the Russians were very nonsense, but in the eyes of Andrea it became the truth.


    With so many places to assassinate, why should you choose to be at the gate of the embassy? If no one cooperates, how can you leave the battlefield quickly after the killing?


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 Chapter 294： Suez Canal Equity

    Royal palace of paris


    Napoleon III couldn''t say for sure: "Auvigne, are you sure that the Vienna government is really willing to join us to lead the canal project, rather than deliberately disrupt it?"


    Foreign Minister Auvergne replied affirmatively: "His Majesty, the Vienna government should be sincere and they are willing to contribute to the excavation of the Grand Canal with us.


    No one would joke tens of millions of francs, as long as they invested in the Canal Company, they would support us for their own benefit.


    However, the Austrians have always been conservative. They were worried that according to our plan, the final traffic volume could not meet the demand, so they asked to deepen the canal design depth by four meters. "


    Napoleon III rubbed his forehead and asked, "I remember that the design depth of the Canal Company was nine meters, and the world''s largest ships were freely navigable. The Austrians were not enough?


    Don''t they know that every additional meter will increase huge investment? The increase of four meters now means that the budget will be significantly increased. "


    The planned funding for the Suez Canal is 200 million francs, which is already challenging investors'' affordability. Before the canal was opened, no one knew that this golden waterway would be so profitable.


    Now most people don''t think that the Suez Canal can be profitable. After all, there are free shipping lanes to go, and the Suez Canal can''t be too expensive.


    With such a high investment, no one can guarantee how long it will take to recover the cost. Capitalists naturally have little interest in such long-term investments with uncertain returns.


    Auvergne explained: "We have passed this issue many times with the Vienna government. But they are thinking more about strategic value, which has something to do with the emergence of armored ships.


    The Vienna government believes that the tonnage of ships is about to rise sharply. The newly established Austrian Royal Shipyard is already building 10,000-ton freighters.


    It is said that there were designers who raised the tonnage design of the ship to 20,000 tons. The Vienna government believes that the mainstream ships in the future will all exceed 20,000 tons, which is not a technical problem anymore.


    The Vienna government believes that the tonnage of warships will also increase significantly. If investment is saved now and the future traffic volume is insufficient, the strategic value of this canal will no longer exist. "


    Napoleon III fell into meditation. With the arrival of the iron armored ship, the keel that restricted the size of the ship was no longer a problem. In theory, a large increase in the tonnage of the ship was inevitable.


    However, the larger the ship is, the better it is, and the market demand must be taken into account. The subsequent million-ton giant ships were useless in this era, and there were not so many cargoes loaded inside.


    However, the 10,000-ton ship has already been competitive in this period. At least Austria''s export of agricultural products needs such a big guy.


    Secretary of the Navy Dike said, "Sir, from a strategic point of view, the traffic volume of the Suez Canal is indeed as large as possible.


    If Austria joins, the funds for the Grand Canal will be shared between the two of us, and the problem is not too big. Even if the private sector can''t raise it, we can still buy the government. "


    There is no doubt that the Paris government''s plan for the Suez Canal also has a strategic value that exceeds economic value, otherwise they would not have lost money at all.


    After hesitating, Napoleon III said arrogantly: "Just add, since Austrians dare to invest in such a large amount, we have no reason to be afraid!"


    The strategic vision of the French in this era is really not bad. The Suez Canal and the Panama Canal were first developed by them. Unfortunately, they were not able to keep it.


    ...


    On May 10, 1858, the two countries signed the "Suez Canal Cooperation Letter". The treaty stipulates that each country will invest half of its capital to dig the Grand Canal, with the French as the initiator country holding 51% and Austria 49%.


    There''s nothing to say about this. France''s initial investment for the Suez Canal is not small. Dominance is inevitable.


    With the design changes, the canal budget was raised to 340 million francs. Franz is dismissive of this amazing number, not to mention 340 million francs, even 540 million francs may not be enough.


    Of course, with free labor, construction costs have been saved by more than half, and the final cost is not clear to Franz.


    After all, the two countries are now joining forces. They will not be forced to abandon the use of slave labor because of the British''s destruction, which will greatly increase the construction cost.


    Looking at the agreement in his hand, Franz smiled and said, "Hurry up the French and let them start work as soon as possible."


    Since joining the canal project, it is naturally impossible to grind like the French in history. It took more than ten years to dig the Grand Canal.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Metternich replied.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl asked, "Your Majesty, are we investing in the Canal Company by learning the French and raising funds in the capital market?"


    The Suez Canal is a steady investment, but only a few people can see it.


    In the eyes of most people, this is a long-term investment with unknown returns and is not so favored in the capital market.


    Historically, the Suez Canal has been shut down due to insufficient funds. If it was not for the support of the French government, the canal company would have gone bankrupt before the canal was dug.


    Franz, who is accustomed to making a lot of money, naturally will not know that the whole world knows that others are unwilling to invest, and he just picks up the cheap.


    In view of the dangers of eating alone, Franz decided to let the government take the lead, or else the future financial resources would go into the royal pockets, which would easily cause criticism.


    "The economic crisis has not passed yet, and the market''s tolerance is limited. The government subscribes for half and the remaining shares are put into circulation."


    There is no doubt that all the shares in circulation need only the right to dividends, and the right to vote is still in the hands of the governments of Vienna and Paris.


    There was an inflection point in history. The Suez Canal, which was dominated by private capital, is now full of political significance.


    London


    The joint excavation of the Suez Canal by France and Austria has brought a huge impact on the British government''s railway plan. After all, the cost of water transport is lower.


    Once the Suez Canal is opened, the geographical advantage of the British will decline, and France and Austria will enter the Indian Ocean closer than the British Isles.


    The Prime Minister of Granville is not only concerned about the Grand Canal, but also the improvement of relations between France and Austria, which makes the London government uncomfortable.


    Unlike in history, the Russians have not lost continental hegemony, and France and Austria are only potential competitors, not to the point of directly competing for hegemony.


    Without enough interest, the two governments will naturally restrain each other. Austria is now much stronger than in history. It suffered a loss in the Near East War, and the French became cautious.


    "Dear friends, the relations between France and Austria are heating up. This has brought a huge impact on our European balance strategy. What do you think?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer John Russell said: "Her Prime Minister, you are too sensitive.


    France and Austria have also cooperated on the issue of the Suez Canal. There are still many conflicts elsewhere, and it is unlikely that the two countries will actually join hands. "


    There are indeed conflicts between France and Austria. For the time being, European hegemony does not mention that the two sides have clashed on the issue of African colonies.


    It''s just that such a small conflict exists between almost all colonial empires, and has not risen to the point of hostility between the two countries.


    Foreign Minister Thomas analyzed: "Under the Vienna system, relations between the two countries have been very good over the past few decades.


    It was not until the February Revolution that relations between the two countries became cold. The breakdown of relations between the two countries is still in the German reunification war. Now they are standing together because of common interests.


    However, this does not affect our interests. As long as France and Austria have the ambition to conquer Europe, the relationship between the two countries will sooner or later break.


    Even the Russia-Austria alliance, which is now close to each other, will part ways sooner or later on the issue of continental hegemony. I don''t believe that the Vienna government has no ambitions. "


    This is a real problem. Allies are unreliable in the face of interests. Unless the strength of various countries has been balanced, sooner or later they will go to confrontation.


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 Chapter 295： Depression stock market

    The economic crisis is a disaster for ordinary people, but an opportunity for capital predators. Franz is now one of the predators, harvesting in the capital market.


    As emperor, he still paid attention to eating, and did not give people peanuts, nor did he invite people to take a dirt plane.


    Money is inexhaustible, there is no need to make a reputation for profit. The annexation of the company will definitely be hostile, and the situation is different if it is just an investment.


    Now that everyone is short of money, how can they refuse to invest? The idea of ??an investment company has been developed in advance by Franz.


    Human energy is limited, even with a mature management team, it is impossible to expand indefinitely.


    In this case, it is imperative to abandon non-core industries. Anyway, it''s all about making money. As long as you do a good job of supervision, you can protect your interests. There is no need to hold a share.


    Looking at the thick acquisition in his hands, Franz was filled with emotion. A piece of paper inside here is a goal that ordinary people can''t achieve in a lifetime, but now he can''t raise his interest.


    ...


    After listening to the report of the person in charge, Franz said calmly: "The textile industry should not invest any more. The British have a big advantage in this field. They can''t shake their position for at least two decades, and there is no need for vicious competition.


    Later, we will focus on the fields of metallurgy, shipbuilding, minerals, and machinery manufacturing to increase our economic influence.


    Canal''s stock is about to be issued soon, and someone is sent to buy it secretly, whether domestic or foreign. As long as the stock price has increased less than double, you can scan the goods. "


    Making money for royal companies is only one aspect. It must also increase its influence on the domestic economy. This is a precautionary measure.


    Even Franz subconsciously attracted some nobles to form a consortium, and it was not just a consortium.


    Of course, these financial groups have nothing to do with everyone. This is an ordinary commercial financial group, and there is competition among them.


    Everyone is professional in playing vests. There are many ways to show publicity, there is no need to take the lead in this regard.


    Jung is a member of the Habsburgs. He has been serving the royal family for seven generations. His personal ability and loyalty have reassured Franz and he has become one of the main leaders of the royal industry.


    Ringier reminded: "Your Majesty, investing in the Canal Company is very risky. It is too early to enter the market now. It is better to wait a few years."


    When the capital reaches a certain level, the importance of advancement gradually decreases. Even if the entry is one step late, you can still smash a way with strong financial strength.


    The Suez Canal is a huge investment, and whether it can be successfully completed is a problem. There are also political uncertainties.


    The original Egyptian government also had a 15% stake, because Austria''s accession directly converted the equity into a dividend right. In nominal terms, the three countries of Fao and Eyre jointly controlled the canal. In fact, the Egyptians were out.


    You must know that the British are against the excavation of the Suez Canal. Who can guarantee that the Egyptian government will not destroy it for the sake of the trouble caused by John Bull?


    Without the cooperation of the ground snake, where can I find so many free laborers on the canal construction? Even if you go to the African continent to catch slaves, it will cost you.


    Obviously, like most people, Jung did not know the determination of the two governments of France and Austria to dig the Suez Canal, otherwise there would be no such worry.


    As long as France and Austria are resolute in their attitudes, the Egyptian government will not dare to mess up. The British won''t be able to protect them if everyone turns their faces.


    John Niu is not a good ally. It is impossible to insert a knife for the ally. It is very possible to insert a knife into the ally.


    Franz explained: "Don''t worry about the project. The Suez Canal is related to the future strategy of the two countries, and we will not give up.


    Once the canal is opened, our journey into the Indian Ocean will be greatly shortened, and we will also be free of our dependence on the Strait of Gibraltar.


    There is no need to worry about the profit problem. Now the maritime trade is growing very fast. In the future, this golden waterway will be the most profitable canal in the world. "


    Seeing that Franz had made up his mind, Jung did not continue to argue. The Suez Canal investment looks very large, but in fact it is the case.


    If the royal family wants to invest, it is nothing more than a few million SHIELDs. Even if there is an accident, they can afford it. I want to buy more shares, and it is impossible to buy them. After all, people with vision are not just Franz.


    Moreover, for some shipping giants, even if the Suez Canal does not make money, they must also participate in it, which is related to their future development.


    ...


    The Vienna Stock Exchange was originally a crowded place. After the outbreak of the economic crisis, it turned out to be deserted.


    For more than half a year, there have been no new shares listed here, and stock traders have become sluggish. Why is there no commission for trading?


    Mark of the trading center scolded: "A bunch of lazy goods, all come here to gather me!"


    "Yurgen, haven''t you heard me talking to a fool? Don''t sleep!"


    He said that he had kicked out.


    "If you don''t want to lose your job, cheer me up."


    Hearing the word unemployment, Jurgen woke up immediately. Now is the time of the economic crisis. Once you lose your job, it means hard times are coming.


    Seeing everyone recovering, Mark said seriously: "Listen to me, three days later, the stocks of the Suez Canal will be listed on the exchange. Now you should be ready. Whoever messed up for me, I will take His hide. "


    Life without business is not good. Not only are there no new stocks listed, even the previous stocks are mostly locked in, which belongs to the market with no price.


    Now that the new stock is listed, it means that the winter is coming to an end, and the trading center must not pay attention to it.


    There is not only one stock trading market in Austria. There are four trading centers in Vienna alone. The entire New Holy Roman Empire has dozens of large and small stock trading centers, and everyone must compete with each other.


    Jurgen asked in confusion: "Head, isn''t the Suez Canal a government project, how can it raise funds in the trading market?"


    Mark glared at him and said, "This is not something you should care about. All you have to do now is to tell the big customers about the news and try to convince them to buy stocks."


    After uninteresting discussion, Jurgen decided to shut up decisively. As a gold medal stock trader, he has many privileges, such as: sleeping at work, arriving late and leaving early, but this definitely does not include challenging the authority of his superiors.


    In an age where there are no phones or cars, traffic depends on communication, and communication depends on howling. It is definitely not an easy task to notify all major customers within three days.


    If the stock market is hot, they do not need to be notified in the past, as long as the news is published in the newspaper, customers will come.


    The situation is different now. The market is in a sorrow. Countless stocks are locked up. Everyone is worrying about their livelihood. Who cares about the IPO?


    This destined that the stocks of the Suez Canal would be difficult to sell at a good price in the market, or they would fall below the issue price.


    Under normal circumstances, no one chooses this time to list stocks, which is where Jurgen is confused.


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 Chapter 296： Big sale

    Unsurprisingly, the newly released Suez Canal Company shares are not easy to sell. There are a lot of stocks locked up in everyone''s hands, and it is too late to clear their positions. How can they continue to jump?


    Even with a strong vision, seeing the future potential of the Suez Canal does not mean that they have money in their pockets.


    The Suez Canal''s stock was rarely asked, but the stocks that were issued every day were sold, and the savvy Jurgen soon found someone scanning the goods.


    But he decided to shut up decisively, then took out his savings, quietly bought a sum, ready to make a fortune with a muffled sound.


    Unfortunately, he miscalculated. Franz was not investing this time. Canal stocks are completely inaccessible, and stock price speculation does not exist.


    There is no public speculation, not even the most basic announcements. Everyone only knows that this is the official cooperation project between France and Austria, and then there is no more.


    There is no way, the project has not yet started, and both parties are in the stage of raising funds. There is nothing except a published design drawing.


    Under normal circumstances, such projects are not eligible for listing and financing. How can they be sought after by everyone?


    Especially now that the investment in the canal is much higher than in the same period of history, the risk of the project has greatly increased. The stock market in Paris is also cold. If Franz is not scanning the goods, whether the stock can be sold is a problem.


    In many people''s eyes, this project is a political project, and the two governments have jointly promoted it in order to change its strategic disadvantage. Whether it is profitable or not is a secondary factor.


    This time the stock did not enter the London stock market. With the support of Austria, the Paris government abandoned giving up the London financial community.


    There are many people similar to Jurgen. It can be the time of the economic crisis. The consortium is busy dipping the bottom, and the big businessmen are sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai. With only a few retail investors, even spray waves can''t be stirred up in the stock market.


    ...


    The port of Venice, despite the economic crisis, is still raging, but the port city is still so prosperous that thousands of people leave from here every day to Austria''s overseas territories.


    In the tavern, groups of three or five people gathered together, one barrel of beer, three or five dishes, this is the cheapest pastime for everyone.


    Most of them are sailors from Tiannanhaibei. They are bachelors who earn a good income but can hardly save money. They are the favorite customers of pub owners.


    Locals rarely appear in taverns. They can''t bear such a luxurious consumption, and people with family members will also leave this group.


    Despite the large number of guests, Buck, the owner of the tavern, was not happy. Just look at the dishes on the table.


    Obviously, everyone ¡¯s consumption is not only downgraded. Drinks are the cheapest, and drinks are also the cheapest. Some tables even save drinks.


    There was no way, the economic crisis broke out, and everyone''s business volume dropped sharply. Without business, everyone''s trips to the sea will naturally be less, and the corresponding income will also shrink significantly.


    With less income, consumption is naturally lower. In the old days, casinos and prostitutes with hot business became neglected, let alone bistros?


    At this time a man came in and said, "Boss Buck, business is booming!"


    "Mr. Anthony, what the wind has brought you, please come inside! Ham, hurry up and bring good wine and dishes."


    Buck nodded and greeted him again, and his whole face was rotten with laughter. Obviously the identity of the person is not simple, otherwise Buck would not entertain himself.


    Having been on the dock for a long time, Buck has long practiced his face-changing skills. Seeing people talk, seeing ghosts talking about ghosts, and trying to please the big people.


    After entering the box, Anthony sat down, and said openly, "I am not here to drink today. There is a big deal to take care of you, depending on whether you have the ability to pick it up."


    Buck''s heart sank. As a big shipowner active in Venice, Anthony never came to such a small place. The two just nodded. Buck didn''t think there was a good business to take care of him.


    But as an old man, Buck still asked with a smile: "Mr. Anthony, I don''t know what a big business is?"


    Anthony said lightly: "Recruit me a thousand young men who dare to fight and kill, and three hundred sailors, and each one will give you a SHIELD commission."


    Buck''s face changed, and he recovered immediately. Theoretically, a big man like Anthony has no shortage of staff at all, even if he wants to recruit staff, he does not need to be an agent.


    Doubts go to doubts, but there is no reason not to do the business. Intermediary is already one of his business, the tavern was originally a place where the three teachings and nine outflows, and here is also part-time business of the mercenary guild.


    Buck promised: "No problem, Mr. Anthony. It''s on me, and I''ll get you all in one month."


    Anthony said with a smile: "Don''t hurry to promise, if there is a month, I don''t need to look for you. Within three days, get me all together."


    Buck''s face changed. Think about it. For 1,300 people, it''s 1,300 Aegis commission. This is the money he can''t make in a year under normal circumstances. Now he can earn it in only three days. Obviously it will not be such an easy task.


    After thinking about it, Buck said with a wry smile, "Mr. Anthony, this is really beyond my ability. The time is too short."


    Buck still knew what he knew, and he never promised anything he couldn''t do. Now he was very doubtful whether Anthony was deliberately entertaining him. How could it be possible to gather so many people in three days?


    Anthony promised: "I can make up as much as I can. I''m going to make a big sale this time. I don''t have enough people in my hand and I have to ask you for help. As long as this thing is done, your benefits will be in the future."


    It was really a big deal, and he followed a Kingdom of Benin. The robbing of a kingdom is obviously not enough by the armed forces in his hands.


    This operation naturally found several partners and was ready to join hands to divide up this African indigenous kingdom.


    This is not their bravery, but there are too many examples in this era to prove that it is not difficult to conquer an indigenous kingdom.


    In order to increase his voice in the league, Anthony wanted to expand his force. In addition to keeping such things secret, they must also be quick and expensive.


    There are so many colonial armed forces on the African continent, and they will not be the only ones who stare at the fat meat of the Kingdom of Benin. In case they are robbed first, they will be busy.


    Because the time was too short, Anthony had to lower the standard, and even the black people who did not see it in the usual days were collected. No matter how wasteful it is, it is also possible to follow the battle.


    After hesitating, Buck whispered, "Mr. Anthony, a 300-strong Swiss mercenary arrived recently, and if you are willing to pay a lot of money, I can help you."


    Anthony said with a smile: "If you can recruit mercenaries, why would I ask you?


    There are so many customers in your tavern from north to south, there are always some who dare to take risks, just look for them. "


    This is the truth, the money robbed by the mercenary regiment will not be honestly handed over to his employer. Fortunately, a big operation was carried out in order to get rich.


    If the spoils are swallowed, what can they gain by selling black slaves for profit?


    Obviously, Anthony is focusing on the century-old accumulation of the Kingdom of Benin, not as a slave trader.


    Buck said in horror: "Mr. Anthony, this is not the norm. Most of them have employers, and it is taboo to dig people on a large scale."


    In this era, the mixed rice eaters all licked blood on the tip of the knife, but could not swallow it.


    If only a few sailors are dug out, then it is easy to handle. This is a normal flow of people and will not cause a rebound. If you dig people on a large scale, prepare for revenge!


    The older the rivers and lakes, the less courageous. Buck is an old river. He doesn''t dare to do such things.


    Anthony said without changing his face: "I understand this rule, because I didn''t want to break the rules, so I came to you!


    You''ve been here for so many years, and the news should be well informed, right?


    The current economic situation is not good. Many boat owners are afraid that they can no longer support it. Negotiating with them and the people who hire them for a ticket sale are always okay?


    This matter can only be discussed by you. I am only responsible for paying the money, and I cannot reveal that I am the employer from start to finish. "


    Buck was relieved, and he realized that Anthony didn''t want to show his face, so he let him be the middleman.


    What kind of sale is specific, Buck doesn''t care so much. He was just thinking about whether the deal could be completed within three days.


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 Chapter 297： Napoleon was assassinated

    On August 10, 1858, Napoleon III and his wife were assassinated on their way to the Paris Opera House, and there was a commotion in Europe.


    Everyone still remembers the bad luck Bismarck who was assassinated a few months ago. The Tsarist government found the Polish independent organization, which involved political struggles in the country. The Prussian government did not delve into it, and things passed.


    Napoleon III is not a small character like Bismarck, but assassination of a country''s monarch is a taboo, this matter is troublesome.


    Vienna


    After receiving this news, Franz''s first reaction was to lie down. Under his butterfly effect, Napoleon III ascended the throne in advance, and actually caught up with the assassination.


    Franz asked with concern: "Have the Napoleon III been shot?"


    It is not that he is unscrupulous. In the history of the "Orsini assassination incident", there were many doubts. After being assassinated by a Sardinian Italian, Napoleon III and the Kingdom of Sardinia attacked Austria again.


    The most normal operation should be to use this as an excuse to directly blame the kingdom of Sardinia, forcing them to cede compensation, or directly send troops to occupy the kingdom of Sardinia.


    As a result, Napoleon III not only took the majesty of his monarch to pardon the assassins, but also went to help the Kingdom of Sardinia hit Austria and contribute to the unification of Italy.


    Such a mentally dreadful operation, dare not write it like this in third-rate novels?


    Unless the assassination was self-directed, in order to draw Austria into the pit, Napoleon III''s brain really got into the water.


    Of course, if it was self-directed and self-acting, Napoleon III was also flooding his head. Because he was not helpless, he was paid after the war, and the Italians did not appreciate him.


    As a result of the Franco-Austrian war, France was politically isolated. At the same time, the two countries clashed with Austria and Italy. During the Franco-Prussian War, the two countries retaliated.


    Tyren replied: "It is not clear that the French blocked the news and left blood on the scene, but it was not clear who was shot.


    According to our secret information from the French government, the murderer appeared to have been arrested shortly after the assassination, and the identity is still unknown. "


    Franz sneered: "First find out if something happened to Napoleon III. The murderer fell into the hands of the French. Their identity is not theirs!"


    There was no way, Napoleon III did a lot of draughts, and Franz didn''t know what would happen next.


    In another time and space, without his selfless dedication, the United States, Italy, and Germany would not be so easy to unify, or even impossible.


    The success of Bismarck, Gaffel, and Lincoln was based on the sudden convulsion of Napoleon III''s head. Otherwise, none of these three will be associated with "great", and it is more likely that they will be on the gallows.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    ...


    Berlin


    The news of the assassination of Napoleon III came, and the Prussian government began to feel nervous.


    The French''s peep into the Rhineland is almost universally known. The fact that the six-tier army of the Kingdom of Prussia is now deployed in the Rhineland region is enough to illustrate the problem.


    At other times, France wants to do something and European countries interfere. This time is different. If there is evidence that the assassination is related to the Kingdom of Prussia, then the Vienna system cannot stop the French.


    Motivationally, it is very likely that the killer is a German, because the French intervention has lost the chance of reunification in the German region. There is enthusiasm for nationalist revenge, which is perfectly normal.


    Foreign Minister Andrea explained: "His Royal Highness need not worry, this assassination was not planned by us, and even if the French wanted to bite, we could not rely on us.


    The Vienna system was just established, and the French launched a war on far-fetched grounds, which would be hostile to all countries unless they were not afraid of a second anti-French alliance. "


    Prince William-Frederick-Ludwig nodded his head. The French do not have a high chance of doing things at this time. It is not in their interest to break the Vienna system.


    Vigilance is just an instinctive reaction. This is the aftermath of Napoleon''s beatings on Europe. Even if time has passed, everyone is still very afraid of France.


    "Well, under normal circumstances, the French will not take action, but we still cannot take it lightly and order the frontline troops to be more vigilant and don''t leave the French an opportunity."


    Although the world''s first army power is still the Russians, the performance of the French Army in the Near East War still made most people think that the French combat effectiveness is the world''s first, and the Russians can only suppress them by quantity.


    There is also Franz''s handwriting, which deliberately exaggerated the strength of the French, so that everyone''s understanding of the French army stayed in the Napoleonic era.


    This misunderstanding allowed the French to be restrained everywhere in diplomacy. Due to diplomatic pressure, Napoleon III rarely did anything on the European continent after his succession.


    Even if they are jealous of Rhineland and Belgium, they have not taken any actual action.


    It is obviously impossible to lift this lid. Napoleon III''s government in the bureau did not know that the current combat effectiveness of the French army was not as great as it was then.


    This is not a training gap, but an army soul that was not cast in the Napoleonic era. Especially after the tragedy of the Near East War, the morale inspired by the French army was almost exhausted.


    However, due to the high casualty exchange rate between the two sides, the French army still maintained its reputation.


    The only way to pierce this tiger skin is to fight a powerful country, and if you lose, you will be exposed. However, under the Vienna system, the chances of big countries to work directly are too low.


    It''s not just the Prussian government that is worrying. The Kingdom of Sardinia and the Kingdom of Belgium are equally worried. Everyone is praying that the murderer should never have anything to do with his family.


    Time passed minute by minute, and the assassination of Napoleon finally had the answer. On August 15, 1858, the French government announced the merits. The murderers were four Italians.


    Upon seeing the name, Franz was speechless or the four Italian heroes in history, but this time they were unlucky, afraid that they could not wait for a pardon order.


    Although the Napoleon III couple was okay, three of the accompanying guards were shot and one died on the spot.


    If Napoleon III pardons the assassin again, he will probably be chilled.


    Whether to consolidate the majesty of the monarch or to benefit him, he is looking for trouble in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Who will let the Kingdom of Sardinia border with them?


    In the current international situation, it is too difficult for the French to expand on the European continent. Looking around, the best thing to bully is the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Now there are ready-made excuses at the door, and the French government will not give up without biting a piece of meat.


    Originally preparing to order the frontline troops to prepare for battle, Franz gave up. If Napoleon III had a head blow, it would be better to take it home.


    It is not necessary to consider the gains and losses of a city and a place. If the French were to target Austria, then Franz wouldn''t mind attracting the king.


    Limited to transportation and logistical supplies, the war of national destruction cannot be fought at all now. The difference in power between France and Austria is not large. Basically, whoever fights on the land of the war has a high chance of winning.


    If the French main force can be flickered out, Franz does not mind first deliberately pretending to form an anti-French alliance to interrupt the French backbone at one time.


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 Chapter 298： Interest determines the truth

    Turin


    The Sardinian government has panicked since the French government announced the identity of the killer. This is a man sitting at home, and woe comes from heaven.


    One of them was counted, and they dared to swear in the name of God. The assassination had nothing to do with them.


    Even if you want to assassinate, you are going to assassinate Franz and run to assassinate Napoleon III.


    King Vittorio Emmanuel asked eagerly: "Prime Minister, has the murderer''s information released by the French been found?"


    Gafur replied with a look of shame: "It has been found that all are nationalists in Italy. Their purpose of assassinating Napoleon III seems to be to provoke the conflict between France and Austria.


    The four had already joined the New Holy Roman nationality before the operation, and even one of them was a public official in the Kingdom of Lombardy. "


    It ¡¯s time to plant the misfortunes! If the relationship between France and Austria deteriorates, then whether it is true or not, the Paris government can take it as true.


    Obviously, these assassins were not professional enough and did not choose the right time, which angered the French to do it.


    Unfortunately, France and Austria have not yet turned their heads. Under the Vienna system, where did the Paris government''s strengths provoke war?


    In terms of interests, the French are not seeking a day to expand in Italy. At this time the excuse was brought to the door, and the trouble of the Kingdom of Sardinia came.


    After a moment of contemplation, Vittorio Emanuele reluctantly said, "I hope this bunch of idiots can hold on and kill the Austrians, otherwise our troubles will be big."


    It is not that they do not want to conspire with the French and target Austria together, but that this possibility is almost zero.


    Historically, after the Prime Minister of Carfur persuaded Napoleon III, he could not believe it for a long time.


    The situation is even worse now. Austria is much stronger than in history. Whether it is to maintain the stability of the Vienna system in Europe or the still-stable Russian-Australian alliance, the French dare not act rashly.


    Gafur analyzed: "His Majesty, neither the British nor the Austrians will watch the French continue to expand, and we can ask them for help."


    There was still a little tiredness between Meiyu, and there was a deep sorrow. Obviously, for this assassination, he spent a lot of energy to find a solution to the situation.


    There are no eternal enemies in politics, only eternal interests. To unify the Italian region, Austria is their worst enemy; to resist the French invasion, Austria has become their ally.


    Both France and Austria had the ambition to dominate the Italian region, and formally relied on the mutual restraint of the two countries before the Kingdom of Sardinia survived.


    Under normal circumstances, there will never be an opportunity for reunification in Italy, and France and Austria will not tolerate reunification in Italy.


    The convulsions of Napoleon III made Catherine great. In fact, history is an adventure. Gafur is betting that France and Austria will not divide the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Now he dare not bet, the international situation has changed, and relations between France and Austria have heated up. In order to stabilize the French, Franz''s two nations divided up the Sardinian kingdom, which is a sharp sword hanging over them.


    ...


    Versailles Palace


    Napoleon III was in a very bad mood. This assassination was not just as simple as it was announced to the outside world.


    According to the collected information, it is proved that someone in the country has provided convenience for the assassin, otherwise these amateur players will have a hard time grasping his whereabouts.


    Napoleon III asked, "Have the black hands dug out of the background?"


    Police Minister Morpa replied: "Sir, the enemy is very cunning. The assassins did not know they were being used. Their information was bought from a person named Sobolev.


    This person has disappeared, and their knowledge is also very coincidental. It was first encountered in a bistro in Paris.


    We investigated the relevant personnel and found no suspicious signs. Sobolev may be a pseudonym, and there is no other information except for dealings with assassins. "


    Napoleon III scolded: "Waste! Do you just want to tell me that the enemy in the country accidentally encountered four idiots and then used them to become assassins?"


    "Your Majesty, that''s the truth!" Mopa answered honestly


    By coincidence, the book is often more bizarre than the novel. The assassination case happened by chance, the so-called behind-the-scenes blackhand was simply a temporary intent.


    Napoleon III waved his hand and said, "Keep checking, no matter what method you use, I must also find out this sudden Sobolev."


    Whether or not there is a black hand behind the scenes, this missing Sobolev is a threat. The most important thing in this world is the second middle school boy. Napoleon III didn''t want to be assassinated every day.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Morpa replied.


    After calming down his anger, Napoleon III was thinking about how to use this incident to maximize the benefits.


    "Assassins are Austrian. If we use this as a reason, how about accountability to the Vienna government?"


    Foreign Minister Auvergne vaguely objected: "Your Majesty, what can we ask the Austrians?"


    This is the key to the problem-interests.


    Blackmail must also be targeted. If the Vienna government does not buy it, it must not be used as a reason to fight it?


    Unless there is evidence that the assassination was planned by the Vienna government, international pressure can also be used to force the Austrians to pay the price.


    Obviously, the evidence is not enough, even if one of the assassins was once a public official in the Kingdom of Lombardy, it is not enough to prove the Vienna government.


    From the motive of the crime, the suspicion of the Vienna government has been ruled out. For no reason, he went to assassinate an emperor of a country and said that no one believed it.


    Napoleon III''s desire to attack Austria does not mean that he did not consider the consequences at all. At present, the two countries still have superfluous conflicts in their cooperation. In terms of interests, the two sides are not suitable for turning their backs.


    By the same token, targeting the Kingdom of Prussia and Belgium is not enough. There wasn''t enough evidence in his hand, and just relying on planting the wrong things to find the fault, in the event of wearing a gang, things would break out.


    Would you like to take this opportunity to have a big cleansing in China? The idea had just arisen, and Napoleon III annihilated it again.


    The economic crisis continues, and the domestic situation must remain stable. Provoking internal struggles at this time can easily lead to unpredictable consequences.


    After hesitating again and again, Napoleon III said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note to the Kingdom of Sardinia to hold them accountable for this incident."


    Softening the persimmon is only one aspect. More often, these assassins are members of Italian radical nationalist groups, which have been funded by the Sardinian government.


    It is far-fetched to say that the assassination was planned by the Italian nationalist group, and the Sardinian government can hardly blame it. Using this as a reason to find trouble will not cause interference from various countries.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Foreign Minister Auvergne replied.


    Home Secretary Pesini said, "Your Majesty, it is better to attach the confession of the criminals to prove that the assassination was planned by the Italian militant group, and to collect evidence that the Sardinian government provided the militant group with gold fees.


    It is even more persuasive to give these things together to the Sardinian government.


    At the same time, we can also seek international support, use assassinations to resonate with everyone, and occupy diplomatic initiative.


    The Austrians had promised to support our annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and now it is time for them to fulfill their promises. "


    The better the evidence, the stronger the persuasion, the more you can get the support of public opinion, and the more benefits you can get.


    Napoleon III rejoiced: "Do you mean, the government of Vienna will support our annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia?"


    Persini said without hesitation: "No. Today is different. If it was during the German Unification War, in exchange for our support, the Government of Vienna would naturally not mind letting us annex the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Now that the German region has been divided into three, the Vienna government no longer needs our support, and their promises will naturally not be counted.


    However, they will not object to our expansion into the Kingdom of Sardinia, and even the Vienna government hopes that our actions will be more intense, so as to sharpen the contradiction between Britain and France. "


    Napoleon III nodded. Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia have been in the political cold war since the Osa War. There is no Austrian interest in the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    On the contrary, the British power expanded sharply in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Once France took action against the Kingdom of Sardinia, it was the British who suffered the most.


    What can a sardinian kingdom do if it can turn Britain and France over?


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 Chapter 299： Downhole

    Palace of vienna


    Franz looked at the telegram sent to him by Napoleon III and said with a smile: "The French want to do something to the Kingdom of Sardinia, and now we want to fulfill our promise. What do you think?"


    The Minister of the Interior, Grand Duke Louis, proposed: "His Majesty, the French are ambitious in Italy, and I am afraid a Sardinian kingdom cannot satisfy their appetite.


    Once the French influence is penetrated into the Italian region, our national defense pressure will increase. For the sake of security in Lombardy, we should stop this behavior. "


    Metternich objected: "Without such seriousness, the Vienna system has just been established, and the French will not violate the treaty now, at most they will take advantage of it, and it will not be possible to swallow the Sardinian kingdom in one go.


    If the French really want to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, then give them well. Once the French take this step, a new anti-French alliance can be established. "


    The Prime Minister Felix sneered and said, "Yes, France is no longer the French of the Napoleonic era. Since Napoleon III had this ambition, we can complete them.


    The European countries have just relaxed their vigilance against the French, and now the French have jumped out again, and we push one more up and let them stand higher. "


    ...


    Strength determines the position. If Austria''s strength is poor, it is natural to prevent the French from expanding and take precautions.


    Things are different now, even if the French annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, it was within Austria''s reach.


    A strong Russia + a strong France, in this case, the emergence of a strong Austria on the European continent is also inconspicuous.


    Without them, the growing Austria would not be a target for much longer.


    In this case, pushing the French to make them fatter, which is more in the interest of Austria.


    Franz made the decision: "Tell the French that we will keep our promise and support their annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    However, they must find a reason that is acceptable to everyone, and the Vienna system cannot be broken. "


    The Vienna system is Austria''s national policy and will not change for at least a decade. In this case, France''s annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia was too eye-catching and would affect the stability of the Vienna system.


    However, in order for the French to attract firepower, Franz did not mind weakening the Vienna system. Anyway, this is only used to maintain the balance of the European continent, and has limited binding power on several big countries.


    As long as the problem of slow population growth cannot be solved, France will not be Austria''s confidant. Even the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which caused the population to soar in the short term, would have no effect.


    The kingdom of Sardinia, which has become fanatical with nationalism, is not easy to rule. It will be difficult to digest this area without decades of effort.


    The Habsburg dynasty has been operating in the Italian region for hundreds of years. After Franz came to power, he carried out a large cleansing of the local area and relied on the liberation of serfs and the purchase of land to buy the people at the bottom.


    Because of the Osaian War, Franz made the Kingdom of Sardinia a knight, and took responsibility for the death of hundreds of thousands of people.


    Just look at the current civil relations between the Kingdom of Lombardy and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Even though the two sides border on each other, the people on both sides are still dead, and you know the power of hatred.


    Under the circumstances that can''t find the back pot man, did the French dare to carry out a big cleansing? How can nationalism be suppressed if there is no major cleansing?


    Metternich replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Chancellor of the Treasury Carl reminded: "His Majesty, since Italian militants have conspired to assassinate Napoleon III, it is likely to be against you.


    It is necessary for us to conduct a crackdown on law and order to eliminate all possible hidden dangers. "


    Franz is very scared of death. He has always let go of this kind of existence that may threaten his life.


    Not to mention pardoning the assassins, even if it is just the motive for the assassination and has not had time to act, it will be sent to the gallows. In this regard, Austrian law is much stricter.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz said aggressively: "Well, a serious investigation is indeed needed. This is the responsibility of the Ministry of the Interior, and these rats are hidden in the corners.


    All individuals and organizations associated with these mice must be thoroughly investigated. I''m going to see how many mice are hidden in Vienna. "


    There is no doubt that someone is going to be unlucky. No matter what your background is, once you are contaminated with Xun Jun''s sin, it will be dead. Although they haven''t acted yet, the ending is the same.


    Before that, the first unlucky thing must be the gang members and the streets. Every time after Franz''s succession, the government will use them to sacrifice flags.


    As long as you get caught, it''s all started in ten years. So far, only some people have entered, and no one has come out of it yet.


    In Vienna, none of the gang organizations have been on the table. The timid old rivers and lakes that can escape the calamity cannot be low-key.


    Even if you quietly make money in the gray area, those who dare to run out and dominate the king are short-lived ghosts.


    ...


    London


    Since the outbreak of the Indian rebellion, the British government has had a difficult time, and several major powers have launched small moves.


    The Russians are nothing but the enemy. The two sides have long torn their faces. The Tsarist government has publicly supported the Indian Insurgency Party, and the two countries have declared war.


    Austria''s expansion in the Mediterranean and the African continent is still within their tolerance. It has not lost its own interests anyway.


    The French government, which was supposed to be pro-British, would be a little bit safe, even if it was cheaper in the colonies, but Granville reluctantly found that the French still had no ambitions for the Italian region.


    What''s even more irritating is that the excuse was delivered by the Italians themselves. Even if the London government is willing to support the Kingdom of Sardinia, it is not enough.


    Hooligans also need to be divided into objects. France is not a soft persimmon. It belongs to the object of reasoning.


    But now the French still have a moral advantage. Members of the Italian Coal Burning Party conspired to assassinate Napoleon III, and the murderer was captured on the spot.


    Granville thought more and more of the headache, and cursed angrily: "Damn radicals, are they all **** in their heads?


    The assassination of Napoleon III, they also figured out such a bad idea, should there still be someone to assassinate Franz! "


    Granville didn''t know what he was saying. The Coal Burning Party did have plans to assassinate Franz, and has already taken action.


    It is a pity that when he met Franz, the old otaku, who didn''t go out in the palace, there was no chance to start.


    It wasn''t until the time of the severe beatings that the police found a bomb during a search of the apartment because of suspicious signs.


    Of course, Granville would rather haven''t guessed that one France would be troublesome enough. Adding another Austria would really be overwhelming.


    Foreign Minister Thomas analyzed: "His Prime Minister, it is too late to say these things now. The French are accountable to the Kingdom of Sardinia. If Napoleon III cannot be accounted for, they will not give up.


    On this issue, European countries will not support the Kingdom of Sardinia. It is still the Sardinian government that has handed over the activists and gave no reason to the French. "


    Handing over the killer is easy to say and hard to do. The charcoal burning party''s influence in the Kingdom of Sardinia is not small, and its influence in the people is very large, it is not so easy to move at all.


    With the outbreak of nationalism, the people of Sardinia are obviously unable to calm down, they will not seriously consider wrong and right, and will only choose to resist hard.


    Under the pressure of public opinion, does the Sardinian government dare to take action against the charcoal burning party? Or do they have the strength to do something with the charcoal party?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer John Russell shook his head and said, "To this day, it is not enough to hand over a few scapegoats to solve the problem.


    The French wanted the Kingdom of Sardinia to surrender the murderers, the main purpose was for the benefit, otherwise they would not accuse the Sardinian government of planning the plot.


    If the benefits given by the Sardinian government do not satisfy them, the suspicion can also become a fact. Once the French define the killer as the Sardinian government, war is inevitable. "


    The killer must be surrendered, and things can''t be finished without giving the French breath. The interests are also indispensable. Napoleon III will not give up without paying the price that is satisfactory to the French.


    How to say it is also the emperor of a country. If you are scared of the spiritual loss, you must make up for it. The specific land cut or compensation depends on the actual operation.


    Granville thought about it and said, "The Foreign Ministry has come to mediate this conflict, and let''s see what the French want.


    It would be best to draw the Austrians and put pressure on the French together. Presumably, the Vienna government does not want to see the French continue to expand. "


    The French government''s vigilance has never been relaxed, and preventing the French from expanding is a consistent national policy of the British government.


    The century-old feud between Britain and France is not a joke. Don''t think that the current French government is pro-British, and there are fewer conflicts between the two sides. In fact, Britain and France are still each other''s biggest competitors in overseas colonial activities.


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 Chapter 300： Yet another continental balance

    Franz asked in amazement: "Really caught the assassin?"


    According to his thinking, after the assassination in Paris failed, these people have long since gone into hiding, how could they continue to stay there and wait to die?


    However, he ignored the inconvenience of communication in this era. The government received the information early, but it does not mean that these assassins also received the information.


    Now the news published in the Vienna newspapers is the assassination of Napoleon III, the arrest of the assassins, and the Paris government''s accountability to the Kingdom of Sardinia. These things have not spread so quickly.


    The charcoal burning party is strong in the Kingdom of Sardinia, which does not mean that it is also strong in Austria. In fact, they belonged to a cult in Austria, and their tentacles deep into Lombardy''s Venecia were already severed.


    Even if the Sardinian organizations received the news, they were not able to inform the assassins of their retreat. Even this assassination case was decided by the people''s heads, and the charcoal party''s senior officials didn''t even know it.


    The charcoal burning party is an alliance and has only nominal leadership over party members. In fact, we still do our part, there is no mandatory binding force on members.


    Duke Louis replied with a smile: "Yes, Your Majesty! After these assassins were caught, they also asserted that they were French and said that they were assassinated by the order of Napoleon III."


    It''s really funny, and some people will do such a clumsy planting. Really think that if you change your nationality, you can believe it?


    Franz sneered and said, "Then look at them first, don''t let them die, maybe they will be of great use later."


    Ready-made excuses came to the door, and the reasons for the Vienna government''s support for the French came out. Assassins without action are also assassins. Under the circumstances, the two countries have nothing wrong with their enemies.


    What is even more funny is that the charcoal burning party in this era is a bright organization, and its membership is open. If you want to throw out a few scapegoats, it won''t work. In the case of Junjun, no one wants to get away.


    "Three heroes in the founding of Italy" Mazzini, Garibaldi, and Gafur are all members of this organization, and there are even rumors that Napoleon III joined the organization.


    What can the Sardinian government do to turn these people over? It is a pity that all the high-levels of the Kingdom of Sardinia except the King are among them, and the strong man''s broken wrist is not so broken, which is an unsolvable problem.


    Duke Louis replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    In order to encourage the French to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, Franz also broke his heart. Even the opportunity to blackmail the Kingdom of Sardinia was temporarily abandoned.


    St. Petersburg


    No matter what the Tsarist government is doing, there is always something wrong with Europe in this era. As European hegemons, it is their responsibility and obligation to regulate the contradictions of various countries.


    Of course, this responsibility is considered by the Russians, and European countries have never recognized it. The European hegemonic status of the Tsarist government is entirely based on force.


    Nicholas I was embarrassed. On the one hand, he hated the Italian militant group that assassinated the emperor; on the other hand, he did not want to watch the French expansion.


    Not only Nicholas I, but all the monarchs of the entire European continent except Franz, faced the same troubles.


    Regardless of whether Napoleon III broke out or not, since everyone has recognized the throne, he is a member of the monarchy. Ordinary political assassinations will be resisted by everyone, let alone assassinate the monarch?


    Bismarck was assassinated, and Poland, as a potbacker, suffered heavy losses. Not only was it brutally suppressed by both Russia and Russia, but it was also resisted by European countries.


    Foreign Minister Karl Wollsell said rightly, "Your Majesty, this evil organization that wants a king must be punished, and all leaders must be sent to the gallows."


    This is politically correct. Even the ally of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the British, let them surrender their murderers. No monarchy can tolerate the existence of evil organizations that assassinate monarchs.


    Nicholas I nodded and said, "Well, this evil organization must be eradicated, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note to the Kingdom of Sardinia to let them arrest the killer immediately.


    The question now is how to avoid French expansion. The lessons of the Napoleonic era cannot be repeated, and we must limit the pace of enemy expansion. "


    Foreign Minister Carl Worsell said with confidence: "Sir, it is not a question of our family to curb the expansion of the French. The French are the first to be British and Austrian to expand in Italy.


    On this issue, we need not worry at all. Even if the French are stronger, there will be two countries blocking it.


    This time is different. Napoleon III was not Napoleon, and did not have the talent of his uncle. Once the French enter Central Europe, they will be boycotted by everyone.


    With the current strength of the French, there is simply no ability to sweep the European continent. Once the French expand into Central Europe, we will form an anti-French alliance to eliminate this enemy once and for all. "


    Vigilance against the French is purely instinctual. Napoleon hit Russia''s hinterland all the way back then. If it hadn''t been for the winter, the Russian Empire would be dead.


    Therefore, in the struggle for continental hegemony, the Tsarist government has always regarded the French as the first rival, of course, the French also regarded the Russian as the first rival.


    The French and John Niu joined forces to launch the Near East War. In addition to transferring the domestic political crisis, more of the continuation of the French and Russian continental hegemony struggle.


    Chancellor of the Treasury Aristanli Rod reminded: "Your Majesty, the Austrians have developed rapidly in recent years. Although they are allies with us, we must guard against them.


    Now that the French have jumped out, let Austria and them pinch each other! We can also learn English and Austrian and play Continental Balance. "


    The Russians have a continental balance, which sounds like heaven and earth, but this has to be done.


    The three major protagonists of the Near East War, Britain and France have recovered their vitality. As the victor, the Russian Empire is still recuperating.


    This shocked the Tsarist government and forced it to reform its system. Nicholas I was indeed old, and without the guts of a young age, he took a steady fight against the strong opposition of conservatives.


    Moreover, the Russian empire is too large to rule so easily.


    Wired telegraphs are about to become popular in continental Europe, but in Russia, they only cover a few large cities, and they still have a long way to go to cover the whole country.


    Under such circumstances, the central government''s control over local governments is naturally insufficient. The reform measures that were finally passed were discounted when they were finally implemented.


    The effect of the reform is not obvious. Without being able to solve the financial dilemma, the Russian empire has no power to coerce the countries and it is necessary to change its national policy.


    Nicholas I sighed deeply. For a long time, the European and European countries played the European balance. The Russians, who had always wanted to break the European situation, will now become supporters of the European balance policy.


    "Nothing, just do it!"


    With this decision, Nicholas I seemed to be much older.


    Once the European continental balance policy is started, this means that the Russian Empire has completely abandoned its expansion on the European continent, and the strategic choice of the Tsarist government will be even smaller in the future.


    But in the face of reality, they could not help but refuse. Even if it does not abandon its expansion on the European continent, the Tsarist government will find no place to expand. They are bordered by hard bones, and there is no way to speak.


    Before that, the Tsarist government had already done it. The reconstruction of the Vienna system was part of the European balance policy, but the starting point was different.


    Initially, the Tsarist government was only to consolidate its hegemony and give time to domestic reforms. Now it is because there is no money, and in order to save the cost of maintaining hegemony, we have to implement a continental balance policy.


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 Chapter 301： Storm

    In accordance with the practice of continental Europe, the next step is the negotiation. In particular, the Vienna system was re-established, and the French had to obey this rule.


    Since the French diplomatic note conveyed, Caf¨¦ hastily rushed to Paris to give PR gifts everywhere.


    There is still no use for eggs, French bureaucrats are not stupid, knowing what money can be collected, what money can not be collected. Involved in the assassination of the emperor, it is better to participate less.


    Foreign Minister Clio said frowningly: "Prime Minister, Li has returned, these people will not let us in."


    This is still more subtle. What''s more, the sugar coating is closed and the shells are shot back.


    In other words, I took the gift, stuffed it into the gift box, and threw it out with great fanfare.


    Count on them to stop doing dreams. These things will at best dispel them, and they will have less ammunition when they clamor for war.


    There is no way, in order for the emperor to see everyone''s loyalty, the slogan must be called. Even the anti-war squads are now clamoring to give the Kingdom of Sardinia some color.


    Who asked the investigation results to show that someone had provided help to the assassin and leaked the emperor''s whereabouts, but this person had not caught it yet.


    In order to avoid suspicion, no one dares to make this political mistake.


    Gaffel reluctantly said, "I have no results here either. Napoleon III used the excuse to heal the wounded but did not see the guests. I am afraid this is difficult.


    However, we have no choice. Since the French dare not accept it, they give gifts to the representatives of the countries, so don''t save money at this time.


    Feeding them, even if it is just a word for us at the meeting, it is worth it. "


    This is the most trashy and effective way. Now that the Kingdom of Sardinia is unable to exchange interests with other countries, it is even more impossible to affect the diplomacy of various countries.


    In this context, it is only possible to buy representatives from various countries. Now European governments are very angry at the assassination, and at the same time, everyone does not want to see France continue to expand.


    Including Gafur himself, he was very angry about the assassination, and he didn''t like any of the so-called patriots.


    If possible, he didn''t mind killing those guys directly, a hundred. Regarding the French demanding the punishment of the murderer, Gafur is not prepared to argue at all, as long as it is not enlarged.


    He could not stand the demand for the French government to cede land. Originally, the reunification of the Italian region was in the foreseeable future. Now if we cede the land again, there is really no hope.


    Clio whispered: "Prime Minister, the French are also conducting public relations, and we are afraid it will be difficult to compete with them.


    Austria''s representative, Martic, is a Lombard, and he is the representative of the anti-Salites in the Vienna government. The Vienna government sent him as a representative, which is probably related to Fao''s treaty.


    In this negotiation, the Austrians were afraid that they could not count on it. We even have to worry that France and Austria have agreed to divide us. "


    Lombardy is in Italy, but Lombards are not the same as Italians. To be precise, this is an independent nation, a part of the Germanic people, which originated in southern Sweden.


    During the independence movement of 1848, the Lombards were divided. Some supported the Vienna government and some stood on the side of the Revolutionary Party.


    There is no doubt that Martic can stand high and must support the Habsburg dynasty. As a member of the vested interests, he naturally opposed the unity of Italy.


    In the last Osadian war, the invasion of the Sardinian army caused disaster to his hometown. After the pain of the skin, hatred of the Sardinian kingdom became inevitable.


    Facing such an opponent, Gafur also had a headache. Want to flicker, do not know where to start.


    On National Unity in Italy? People do not consider themselves to be a member of the Italian nation, even if the Lombard cultural tradition is influenced by Italian culture.


    This is useless, and now the entire Lombard kingdom is de-Italizing, and has returned to the German cultural family.


    After thinking about it for a while, Gafur said cautiously, "This information is very important, and we must immediately inform the British. Tonight, I went to the British Embassy to discuss the measures."


    A Frenchman is going to die, and another Austrian is really powerless. In addition to finding the British boss, Cavour is now powerless.


    This is not that his personal ability is not strong, it is that the enemy is too strong, the kingdom of Sardinia is too weak, and he is not qualified for equal dialogue.


    Now that the British are dying to protect the Kingdom of Sardinia, it is not only a strategic need, but also kidnapped by debt.


    After the Osa War, the economy of the Kingdom of Sardinia collapsed, relying on British capital to survive. The Sardinian government naturally borrowed and borrowed. The current Sardinian kingdom can almost be said to be a semi-colonial British.


    Tariffs, salt taxes, tobacco and alcohol taxes, railways, and ports were all mortgaged to the British. Once the Kingdom of Sardinia was finished, the tens of millions of pounds lent by the British would all be watered.


    Unless the London government has the confidence to allow France and Austria to repay the money, the British consortium will not tolerate the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    There is no doubt that neither Napoleon III nor Franz could be the head of this grievance.


    This is aggression, not inheritance. Heirs have never been inherited, and no one has heard that an aggressor has to bear debt.


    When it comes to huge sums of tens of millions of pounds, the British''s face is not easy. To be exact, as long as the interests are involved, the face of the British is not good.


    ...


    On the other side, Martic and French Foreign Minister Auvergne had a happy meeting. Under the premise that the Vienna government supports the French government''s annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, it is difficult for the two to talk about each other.


    In return, the French government promised to open several overseas colonial ports to supply the Austrian navy.


    Previously, the Vienna government had reached agreements with the West, Portugal, and the Netherlands. With this agreement with the French, the Austrian Navy was able to enter any ocean in the world.


    Strategically, this means that the Austrian navy''s globalization strategy has taken a step forward.


    Of course, the French will gain more. Now as long as Napoleon III can withstand the pressure of European countries, he can eat the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Then, they slowly suppressed the rebellion. Anyway, French man-made anti-experience is rich, communicate with the Italians, maybe it will be able to burst into a new spark.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t resist the pressure, at least the road to the British-French alliance is broken. The arrogant French cannot always be a younger brother to the British.


    Especially after harming their core interests, even if Napoleon III pro-British, the two countries will stand up in political diplomacy.


    At the British Embassy in France, the atmosphere is very weird.


    In order to provide a platform for the Kingdom of Sardinia, British Foreign Secretary Thomas personally came to the Paris meeting, and he arrived in advance.


    Thomas asked seriously: "Prime Minister Cavour, are you sure what you just said is true?"


    He couldn''t help but carelessly, if France and Austria reached an agreement to divide the Kingdom of Sardinia, they would be passive. Except for a few throats, the London government was powerless.


    The only way is to do it in advance and undermine the Franco-Austrian joint venture, or join forces with European countries to force the two countries to make concessions.


    Either outcome is not what the London government wants to see. As for the Kingdom of Sardinia, their end is very obvious, it is nothing more than how much to lose.


    Diplomacy failed, and all family members were lost. If diplomacy succeeded, the bleeding ended. It is impossible to assassinate the emperor without paying a price, the French face still has to give.


    Cuffell said with a sad face, "Mr. Thomas, how could I be kidding about this kind of thing?"


    This was the worst situation, and he didn''t want to see it, how could it be fabricated out of thin air? The news of the charcoal burning party assassin was arrested in Vienna, neither of them knew it, otherwise the two would not be confused about the Vienna government''s approach.


    Without this excuse, Franz, even if he wanted to count the French, would not have been able to do so smoothly.


    The voice of the Vienna government against the indulgence of France is not small, even Franz cannot ignore everyone''s voice.


    Things were different after the assassins were arrested. For political correctness, everyone stands on the opposite side of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Thomas lingered for a few steps, then said: "The Austrian government must have changed something. Not long ago, our ambassador to Vienna heard news that the voice of the Austrian government advocating restricting French expansion still dominated.


    With the old fox of Metternich, he could not fail to know the threat of letting France expand.


    In the previous Osa war, Austria had the opportunity to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and they all gave up. This proves that the Austrian government has no ambitions towards you.


    Now that the Austrian government hasn''t changed boundaries at all, none of the cabinet members has changed, and the political stance cannot change so quickly. "


    Thomas''s analysis is very thorough, and political positions cannot be changed at will, which is also accompanied by the concept of governance. Under the stable framework of the Austrian government, it is even more unlikely that things will change.


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 Chapter 302： Forty-eighth copy of hell

    Although he did not understand the reasons for the change in the Vienna government''s position, Thomas acted immediately.


    At this step, if you don''t go to battle in person, it is estimated that there will be a one-sided situation as soon as the meeting starts.


    Don''t look at the fact that everyone doesn''t want to see the French expansion, just take it for granted that countries will stand on the opposite side of the French.


    This assassination has put the Kingdom of Sardinia at a disadvantage. What''s more, the Sardinian government has not done anything to punish the killers.


    Perhaps from the perspective of the Sardinian government, the charcoal burning party is widely involved. This assassination case was made by a few secondary two teenagers, and there was no behind-the-scenes.


    However, in the eyes of governments, no matter whether it was premeditated or not, this kind of incident happened, and the charcoal burning party''s senior management couldn''t blame it.


    The most appropriate way for the Sardinian government is to first arrest the charcoal burning party leaders and let everyone see their determination to crack down on evil organizations.


    How could this not be seen in Gafur? However, as a member of the Charcoal Burning Party, he could not cut this knife to himself.


    The end result is that the Sardinian government casually arrested several people who wanted to fool through the border. To the outside world, this is a sign of insincerity.


    Originally, Thomas advocated that the Sardinian government annihilate the charcoal burning party, give the French an account, and then make the big things small and the small things small.


    After learning about the political structure of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he dispelled this unrealistic idea. This is beyond the capabilities of the Sardinian government.


    Anxious to be a leading party, the Kingdom of Sardinia will be finished in minutes.


    ...


    At Sch?nbrunn Palace, Franz no longer cares about the Paris Diplomatic War. After his unremitting efforts, Queen Helen''s belly became bigger again.


    Compared to the next generation of the Habsburgs, the life and death of the Kingdom of Sardinia is obviously of secondary importance. No matter how good he could be, Gafur could not bid higher than Austria.


    The value of Sardinia in the first place was to serve as a buffer between France and Austria. Later, the British felt that they had a spirit of struggle, so they decided to support them in unifying Italy, restrain France and Austria, and balance the strength of the Mediterranean countries.


    It was just that the Kingdom of Sardinia was unlucky to meet Franz and was maimed in the last Osa war. Otherwise, the kingdom of Sardinia, which is still alive, cannot be annexed by the French.


    Franz said kindly, "Frederer, slow down!"


    The little guy has been restless since he learned to walk. There is endless curiosity about this world, and constant trouble is created.


    Of course, Franz is not worried about these troubles. Children under two years old look cute even if they are troublemakers.


    Just considering the medical level of this era, he had to be careful. According to the rules of the Habsburgs, the little boy has four years of free childhood, and then **** copy will begin.


    This is the responsibility and obligation of the royal family. As long as it is not a fool, after the end of this training mode, what will be cultivated will not be waste.


    Reality is not a novel, and most of Xunzi''s are out of households. In families with true heritage, the success rate of children is much higher than that of ordinary people.


    Perhaps this kind of education does not produce genius, but ordinary talents can still be manufactured in batches. For example, Franz''s younger brothers may be inconspicuous in the royal family. If they are put outside, they are also excellent young people.


    Franz is still having a headache for the placement of several younger brothers. According to his ideas, it is best to let these younger brothers go down and hone.


    Unfortunately, because of identity, if this is really done, it will easily lead to bad guesses from the outside world.


    For a long time living together, he knew very well that these younger brothers were not fuel-efficient lamps. Although he has not reached the boss of God, the pride of his second child has been fully revealed.


    Last year, his second brother, Massimilino, got married, and is still working as a rice borer at home. The young couple just returned from a trip to Europe not long ago.


    If it is really a waste of food, such as his father, eat and drink every day, and then have a few friends to hunt and hunt horse racing, then it is easy to handle.


    Massimilino is also an idealist who wants to start a career.


    A few years ago, Franz threw him into the Royal Academy of Sciences based on Massimiliano''s hobbies and asked him and several plant experts to study plants.


    Obviously, this is only a temporary measure. Some people within the Habsburg family have proposed that Massimilino be the regent of the Kingdom of Bavaria, but Franz hinted that the strength of the cabinet would prevent it.


    Taryn whispered, "Her Majesty, Mexican constitutionalists entered Vienna and preliminarily judged that they were looking for a prince of Catholic faith to hold the throne of Mexico."


    Franz said lightly, "Send someone to stare at them, to see that they have contact with those people."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    In the European cultural system, emperors and kings all depend on their ancestry. In many cases, the king''s room was absolutely extinct, or he was expelled, and he ran to the king to find a king to return.


    The Mexican emperor has always been a tragedy, and the first Mexican emperor Agustin I went to the guillotine. No way, who told him to learn Napoleon''s crown as emperor?


    Although he led the Mexican Independence Movement, he had a high reputation in the country, but unfortunately he did not recognize his emperor.


    In this regard, Washington is smart and has not stepped on this mine.


    With the lessons learned, no one in Mexico dares to take the lead. But as far as the constitutionalists are concerned, is there no emperor who still has a constitution for Mao?


    As usual, he went to Germany to find the king again. Anyway, almost all kings in Europe went out of the German region.


    The now-prestigious Habsburgs, who happened to be Catholic supporters, were naturally caught by the Mexican constitutionalists.


    In history, Frazier''s unlucky brother Massimiliano was flung to Mexico to become emperor under this background.


    Franz commanded: "Jenny, tell me to send me the Mexican information."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The maid answered softly.


    ...


    No investigation, no right to speak. Without understanding the specific situation in Mexico, Franz did not dare to visit this mine.


    Frankly speaking, Mexico has a good foundation in this era, and its strength on the American continent is only second to Americans.


    The total population has approached 8 million, of which more than half are mixed-races, 16% are whites, and 30% are Indians.


    However, racial conflicts in Mexico are not serious, and biracial habitually divides themselves among whites.


    Mexico is a good time and the land is fertile. Although it is not as good as the United States next door, it can easily support tens of millions of people.


    Mineral resources are particularly rich and suitable for industrial development. Before the great depreciation of silver, this silver empire was still very wealthy, and even there was no shortage of funds.


    Theoretically, even if Mexico is not as good as the United States in such superior conditions, it will not be far behind.


    The reality is very cruel. It is a contrast between heaven and hell.


    Mexico, which should have been developed, is now completely an agricultural country and cannot see any signs of industrialization.


    Everyone is busy fighting, who cares about national development? If you want to bring this country to formality, then a big cleansing is inevitable, and interest groups will be killed before discussing development.


    Franz understands why the Habsburgs would oppose Massimilino as emperor of Mexico.


    Everyone is really good for him. In the case of the inability of the Habsburg dynasty to provide assistance, an idealist could not really deal with such a mess.


    The beginning of Hell''s Copies is only suitable for the hero. For Franz himself, he would rather go to the African continent to start a colony than to clean up this mess.


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 Chapter 303： Peacekeeping force

    On November 26, 1858, the French-Saharan conflict triggered by the assassination case officially began negotiations.


    As the host''s part-time victim, French representative Auvergne said angrily: "Everyone must know what happened, His Majesty Napoleon III was assassinated by evil organizations.


    The killer is still at large. The peace-loving France issued a note to the Kingdom of Sardinia immediately after the incident.


    As a result, the relationship between the Sardinian government and evil organizations is deeper than we expected. Instead of arresting the killers, he provided them with asylum and ignored France''s goodwill advice.


    Now we are here to announce that if the Sardinian government is unable to arrest the killer and come to justice, we cannot rule out the possibility of taking strong measures. "


    Auvergne is obviously not a simple character. He never mentions compensation. He catches the murderer and wins everyone''s sympathy and support.


    The threat of force just showed that they were tough, and never mentioned that the Kingdom of Sardinia would have to pay for land cutoffs, which was completely different from the private communication between the two countries before.


    The Prime Minister of Gafur had a headache. His opponent was obviously a professional. The government''s position on punishing the murderers was basically the same.


    Garfur replied stiffly: "Her Count, the murderer has been arrested, and everyone''s identity has been ascertained. This matter has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Sardinia."


    This was discussed with the British beforehand, and the Sardinian government must not admit that it has anything to do with the assassination. Only if you don''t acknowledge death, will you have the opportunity to get through this moment.


    Auvergne sneered and said, "That''s enough. At this time, you still have to quibble. Is France really bullying?


    All four murderers are members of radical organizations in your country. The organization aims to annex the entire Italian region, and the funding for the activities is still supported by your government. You tell me that it doesn''t matter! "


    Looking at Auvernena''s killing gaze, Gafur knew that the French were really angry this time. At this time, he couldn''t admit it had anything to do with this matter.


    Cardiff explained: "Her Count, calm down. The four murderers only once joined the charcoal burning party, but they were expelled because they did not act earlier, and they have even emigrated.


    It cannot be said that the coal burning party was once regarded as an evil organization. As far as I know, His Majesty Napoleon III also joined the organization. Do you think that His Majesty is also an evil member? "


    Auvergne sarcastically said: "Nonsense, when has Your Majesty joined this evil organization, he just heard that it is engaged in the slave trade and drug trafficking.


    Only then did I investigate this organization in depth, but unfortunately Her Majesty''s hard-earned evidence was finally taken away by your government. "


    When it comes to rogue, who is afraid of who? Engaging in the slave trade and selling drugs is not what Auverniac is saying.


    The forest is so big that there are all kinds of birds. There are several slave and drug dealers in the charcoal burning party. What''s strange.


    Others dare not lift this lid, and Auvergne is not afraid to offend people. The capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia, no matter how powerful, were unable to do things in France.


    At this time, the Austrian representative Martic also sarcastically said: "Mr. Gafur, you seem to have something in it. It seems that your government is really at all costs in order to stir up the war between France and Austria!"


    Gafur hurriedly explained, "Sir, this is a misunderstanding. We have absolutely no intention of provoking relations between the two countries."


    Although he also wanted to provoke the Franco-Austrian war, this was absolutely impossible to say. Secretly, as long as you don''t find everything to say, once things are exposed to the bright side, it''s over.


    Seeing that the momentum was wrong, Thomas could not save. I have once greeted the entire family in Gafur, and even if we provoked the relationship between the two countries, it would not be so obvious.


    This assassination case is very obvious. No matter how much you can throw the pot on the Austrians, even if you change the topic, it will not stimulate the Austrians!


    There was no bully who was bullying, and revenge was definitely enough for the Sardinian government to drink a pot.


    "Well, things have already happened. It is no longer necessary to talk about these insignificant issues. Let''s talk about compensation directly!"


    Auvergne sneered and said, "Mr. Thomas, it''s better to open up the problem first. The issue of compensation is not anxious. We are today to punish the killer, not to compensate.


    Martici cooperated: "We must not give any condolences to an evil organization committed to disrupting European balance and provoking war."


    Thomas hesitated, and then asked: "Her Excellency, what does it mean to provoke war?"


    Martic said solemnly: "Just a few days ago, our Vienna police arrested several assassins who wanted to assassinate Her Majesty Franz, who happened to be members of the organization.


    By the way, they have also acquired French nationality. The purpose is to stir up the conflict between France and Austria and break the Vienna system in order to realize the ambition of the Kingdom of Sardinia to annex Italy.


    Of course, perhaps not just to annex the Italian region, their slogan was to rebuild the Roman Empire. "


    After listening to this explanation, everyone''s face changed greatly, looking at Gafur''s eyes differently. Those who have seen death are never seen to be so frustrating.


    Thomas asked incredulously: "Mr. Martic, are these all true?"


    Martici took out a document and said, "Of course, this is information from the country, and everyone can look at it.


    There are detailed survey results above, and the identity of these people can be verified. The assassination and the assassination in Paris were planned by the same group.


    According to investigations, these people have been lurking in Vienna for more than half a year, and it is the Sardinian government that provides them with financial support. "


    Hearing the news, the Prime Minister of Govern almost fainted. They all got to the table and said that the evidence was clearly conclusive. Even if it is not 100% real, it is a high imitation.


    In particular, accusing the Sardinian government of funding for the assassination is simply life-threatening. This charge is substantiated and nothing needs to be said, the Kingdom of Sardinia is doomed.


    At this time, Gafur regretted it very much. If he knew that there were such talents in the charcoal burning party, he would not let the government provide them with funding to say anything.


    Although this organization is contributing to the unification of the Italian region, its ability to cause trouble is terrible.


    Assassinate the emperors of France and Austria, provoke war between the two countries, and then unite the Italian region. Such a genius idea is not something that most people can think of.


    Even if you dare to think, normal people dare not implement it. If there is a slight error, it will kill people.


    It''s good now, one was caught on both sides. Gafur now understands why the Vienna government''s position has suddenly changed, and anyone who encounters such a situation must retaliate.


    If they receive the message in advance, they can find a solution. Now he was hit by a surprise and didn''t give him a chance to act at all.


    After a brief look at the funds, Thomas directly chose to shut up. To intervene at this time, we must first prepare for the anger of France and Austria. Obviously, the London government is not ready for this.


    In case France and Austria mistakenly believe that the assassination case was directed by them, that is the real big trouble.


    Now the overall strength of the four European powers is balanced, and no one country can have one enemy and two, and everyone must be cautious in diplomacy.


    Even if the Russians won the Near East War, that would be Russia-Austria vs British-French. If the Russians singled out British-French, the final result would be the same as in history.


    Ivanov, the Russian representative who has been playing soy sauce, suddenly said, "In view of the current complex situation, the Sardinian government has been involved in assassinations, and it is unrealistic to use them to arrest the murderers.


    I propose that you form a joint investigation team to temporarily take over the Kingdom of Sardinia, conduct a comprehensive inventory, and wipe out this evil organization. "


    Thomas had a bright idea, and that was a good idea. International co-management is also better than letting France and Austria divide up. As for investigating the killer, it is only incidental.


    He was also very interested in this possible behind-the-scenes gangster. This kind of bold boss didn''t catch it, and Thomas also worried that he might come to them one day.


    Thomas echoed: "The Marquis Ivanov is right, for this evil organization has decided not to relax and wipe them out, European peace will be threatened at any time."


    Representatives from all countries present were smart people, and soon discovered the benefits of the joint investigation team, and naturally responded one after another.


    As for the attitude of the Sardinian government, it is no longer important. At this time, the joint investigation team was refused to enter and it was time to welcome the French and Austrian forces.


    Although the Vienna government was not interested in the Kingdom of Sardinia, they did not know that they had missed the last chance to preserve their sovereignty.


    France and Austria are the only ones who haven''t expressed their opinions. Martic has an indifferent attitude, leaving the opportunity for performance to Auvergne.


    "It is easy for the joint investigative team to enter the Kingdom of Sardinia, but given the role of the Sardinian government in this incident, we have reason to believe that they will destroy, destroy evidence, or even kill people.


    In order to conduct the investigation smoothly, it is imperative to send troops into the Kingdom of Sardinia to cooperate with the investigation team.


    As the biggest victim country, the French government is willing to send 80,000 troops into the Kingdom of Sardinia to ensure the investigation goes smoothly. "


    Seeing the poor map, please send God easily. Once the French army entered the Kingdom of Sardinia, it was not easy to get them to leave.


    Martic said to his face, "We have no opinion. If we do not eradicate this evil organization, peace on the European continent will always be threatened.


    The Austrian government is willing to send 3,000 troops into the Kingdom of Sardinia to cooperate with the investigation team to eradicate this evil organization. "


    One with 80,000 troops and one with 3,000 troops. Such a wide gap, the fool knows the attitudes of France and Austria.


    If it were to divide the Kingdom of Sardinia, it would not be possible for Austria to send such soldiers. Obviously this means that the Vienna government has no interest in the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Everyone''s eyes surrendered to Auvergne, and the 80,000 French army almost occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia. If it was not for the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, no one would believe it.


    Thomas objected: "Mr. Auvergne, you have sent too many troops. Just to ensure the investigation goes smoothly, you don''t need that much at all.


    Besides, with so many countries in our country, how can we let your family take all the obligations?


    Let ¡¯s do this. Our English government sent 5,000 troops to cooperate with the investigation team to ensure the stability of the Kingdom of Sardinia. "


    It''s not that Thomas doesn''t want to send more troops, but now the London government can''t get more troops. Even if it can be obtained, it is useless, sending troops will cost money.


    The French were in order to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and no matter how many soldiers there will be in the future and the cost will be recovered, they will really volunteer this time, fulfill their international responsibilities, and balance the French by the way.


    Then it became lively. Various countries responded to you one hundred, two hundred, and each country added up a thousand peacekeeping forces.


    Fully demonstrated what is called the spirit of internationalism. As for the issue of balancing France, everyone gave the opportunity to the British to perform.


    The stared scalp was numb, and Auvergne made a concession and directly reduced the number of troops by 30,000. The end result was no different.


    Coupled with the 1,000 people finally promised by the Russians, the coalition forces of all countries combined barely rounded up 10,000. It is impossible to balance the French.


    Everyone refused to help, and Thomas could not help.


    This time the troops were sent out with their own dry food. Apart from gaining an international reputation and a sense of existence, it was not profitable at all.


    If military checks and balances are not achievable, then political and diplomatic checks and balances are good. Thomas immediately made a decision-to strengthen strengths and avoid weaknesses.


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 Chapter 304： Incorruptible class

    Seeing the two resignations in his hand, Franz could only sigh helplessly.


    Years are not forgiving, and can''t be changed by manpower.


    Marshal Radkis is 91 years old, and at this time in history he received a box lunch. It''s actually almost fast now, and although it is nominally the chief of staff, it was actually in retirement three years ago.


    Anyway, the chief of staff only had a high weight during the war. In peacetime, it was mainly to formulate strategies. There were not many specific matters. Franz retained the position of old marshal.


    Apparently, Marshal Radsky was unwilling to hang around, and found that his body couldn''t hold it, and he resigned to Franz every thirty minutes.


    The wording is also getting fiercer and fierce, and if they don''t approve, they will have to abruptly assume office. After hesitating, Franz reluctantly approved his resignation.


    If Marshal Radsky''s resignation makes him more emotionally uncomfortable, then Metternich''s resignation will really give him a headache.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs is not a false title. This is one of the three major positions that can go hand in hand with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.


    Metternich is also 85 years old, and obviously can''t support it at this age. At present most of the affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are managed by the deputy, and he only asks about important matters.


    Two years ago, Franz gave him special approval. He can work at his own time and work at any location. He doesn''t need to report on his vacation.


    After sighing, Franz had to accept the departure of two old ministers. Maybe not two, but three, and Archduke Louis was about to leave.


    Franz was sure he would not stay as long as Metternich left. Eighty or so people, political opponents who have fought for decades, have left, and why are they still there?


    The ability of this man cannot be compared with the previous two. He can only be regarded as a neutral person, even a little mediocre. But when Franz provoked the contradiction between the bourgeoisie and the aristocracy, this was his supporter.


    There are many issues in politics that can''t be seen on the surface. At the time, Archduke Louis had carried Franz''s back. For this reason he also sacrificed a son during the Vienna rebellion.


    Leaving aside ability, people''s loyalty is still high enough. In these years, Franz has drawn the hatred of the capitalists and unswervingly led the aristocratic group to suppress the bourgeoisie.


    Without them, domestic capitalists would not be so honest. Not to mention, the labor protection law will not be enforced, child labor will not return to campus, and domestic class conflicts will not be suppressed.


    There is no way to balance the country. In the era of rapid economic development, the strength of the bourgeoisie naturally increased sharply. Without restraint, these people would have suffocated the domestic smoke.


    The accumulation of primitive capital is bloody. These people are still in the stage of profit-seeking. They don''t care what lives and lives.


    To ensure domestic stability, Franz had to add chains to them.


    And this chain also needs someone to implement it. The executor cannot be the emperor, and the conservatives have acted as this knife.


    The effect is also quite obvious. After the restraint, the capitalists know that the height and height of the sky are high, and the food is finally better.


    Franz won''t listen to them blindly talking about any increase in labor costs and weakening market competitiveness. In fact, this is mostly used to flicker people.


    Speaking of labor costs, why not compare it with English and French counterparts? As a major exporter of agricultural products, the cost of living in Austria is lower than in Britain and France.


    Obviously, it is only for profiteering that it violates the law. It is said that it is caused by market competition. To promote high labor costs, we also need to compare to know.


    In this era, Britain and France are qualified to compare with Austria, and these two have advantages over Austria.


    If the labor cost is higher than that of the bear, then it must not be said. Other factories are using serfs free of charge. Can''t they drive back in history?


    Franz can responsibly say that the investment industry is still in the golden stage in this era, and those with a gross profit of less than 30% are all types that can be eliminated.


    Even if the profits increase tenfold, the capitalists still feel that the profits are low. Franz is very aware of this, he also thinks that the return on mining gold is low!


    The biggest negative textbook is English and French. After the Second Industrial Revolution broke out, their industrial production fell behind.


    The reason for the drop is not because of technology, nor because of the market. The actual reason is very ridiculous. Why do you have to work hard if you can make money by lying down?


    Anyway, they have cheaper raw materials, have a rich market, and make money without technological innovation.


    In terms of benefits, replacement of machinery and equipment also requires investment. Every day in a fast-changing era, machinery and equipment are updated at a fast pace. In order to maximize their benefits, they simply do not change.


    Instead, the German empire, which has higher labor costs and higher raw material costs, is forced by fierce competition in the market. They have to promote technological innovation. Only new technologies can make them survive.


    Over time, Britain and France, which have absolute advantages, have been overtaken.


    If there is no pressure for survival, Franz is very skeptical that Austria will follow in the footsteps of Britain and France. Once everyone has developed this bad habit, it will be difficult to correct it.


    Even for these people, in order to have a cheaper labor force, they will promote some wonderful policies. There is no concept of national interest in their heads.


    Not only must we guard against the fall of the capitalists, but we must also guard against the fall of the nobles. People are the same. Once there is no pressure, it is easy to fall.


    For Franz, the fall of the aristocracy was more terrible than the fall of the capitalists. This is the basis of his rule. Once problems arise in this class, the rule will be unstable.


    These talents are really tied to the emperor, with their roots in Austria, and the cost of betrayal is quite high. It is impossible to learn from capitalists, as long as they see greater benefits, they will betray them.


    The current overseas colonial movement and the domestic civil service examination system have provoked the contradiction between the nobility and the bourgeoisie. In fact, these are putting pressure on the nobility.


    Let them know that if you don''t work hard today, you will be replaced by others tomorrow. In the face of cruel reality, many nobles on the verge of bankruptcy or bankruptcy have become the vanguard of colonization.


    In order not to let the domestic elite fall, Franz also broke his heart. Many policies are based on this issue.


    ...


    The following personnel adjustments gave Franz a headache again.


    The position of chief of staff is best, and there are many candidates, and there are many qualified people.


    Anyway, at the later stage, the competition is national strength, the comprehensive national strength goes up, and the opponent is directly killed by strength, which is the most reliable strategy and tactics.


    The successor of the foreign minister has also been cultivated, although the ability is not as good as Metternich, and it is also higher than the average level of various countries.


    In essence, diplomacy is also built on national strength. Weak countries have no diplomacy, and if there is no strength, no powerful diplomat can do anything.


    Instead, the Home Secretary is more troublesome. In order to balance domestic politics, this person must be of conservative origin and possess certain abilities to convince everyone and to act in accordance with Franz''s will.


    A large number of people who meet one of them alone can meet all the conditions, and there are few in the entire Vienna government.


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 Chapter 305： Personnel changes

    The Paris conference, because of the disruption of Austria, caused the Kingdom of Sardinia to lose its bargaining capital and ended at almost lightning speed, which is very rare in the history of diplomacy.


    The showy Frenchman once again became the focus of public opinion. The kingdom of Sardinia has not been swallowed up, and the French threat theory has once again attracted everyone''s attention.


    Of course, this little problem did not attract the attention of the Paris government. The French threat theory is no longer a day or two, but has been numb for decades.


    Let''s just talk, it won''t drop a piece of meat anyway. At this time, the French are still celebrating this diplomatic victory.


    Franz can only boil down to the Italian complex of the French, just like the Swiss complex of the Habsburg dynasty, and always wanted to annex these regions.


    In his view, in addition to the emotional gains in these areas, the benefits that can actually be obtained are very limited.


    Of course, it is in Austria''s interest that the French do this. With them in the lead, both Britain and Russia''s apprehension against Austria has fallen by a notch.


    Human thought is complicated, and often it is judged by subjective consciousness. In terms of overall national strength, Austria is not weaker than the French, but in everyone''s subconscious mind, the French are more threatened.


    This can''t be changed in a day or two. In history, Bismarck used everyone''s subconsciousness to isolate the French.


    Had it not been for William II''s collapse, the London government had found that the threat from Germany was greater and the Allies could not be established.


    Now the French are proud, and it is estimated that they never dreamed of it. In history, what price did the French government pay to eliminate the French threat theory.


    In order to attract Russians, the French government sent a large amount of funds in the form of loans, slowing down domestic economic development.


    In order to win over the British, they did not hesitate to show weakness, and abandoned the navy arms race in the early 20th century. Of course, the lack of government financial resources is also a factor.


    Many people think that the British diplomacy is powerful. In fact, the French diplomacy is also very good. In the case of absolute inferiority, they still attracted Britain and Russia to form the Allies.


    It''s just that the French love fighting too much and the cabinet changes too often. Many strategies cannot be implemented because of the struggle for rights.


    With a handful of Napoleons III, Franz was refreshed. No, this cannot be regarded as a pit. It should be called a win-win situation.


    Now, France is still in the midst of courage and courage and cannot feel the threat of survival. The French are still dreaming of world overlords, naturally they don''t care about everyone''s envy.


    In the face of tangible benefits, what''s the point of pulling hatred? At that time Napoleon singled out the entire European continent, and the French were not afraid. Now they are just showing the limelight, and it is even more impossible to counsel.


    ...


    Palace of vienna


    At the cabinet meeting, Franz announced new personnel appointments.


    "After the departure of Prince Metternich and Marshal Radkis, the foreign minister was replaced by Ambassador Weissenberg, and the chief of staff was replaced by Marshal Edmond."


    Originally, the Chief of General Staff Franz even more favored Marshal Julius Jacob von Heinau. Unfortunately, the Habsburg tiger is already dying and can only be retreated.


    Perhaps to many people, Julius is an executioner and butcher, but to Franz''s view it is the opposite.


    All he did was to maintain the rule of the Hapsburg dynasty, and in order to solve the hidden dangers once and for all, he was hesitant to suppress the rebellion with insults and blood, which was exactly a model of human officials.


    Under Franz''s strong intervention, Marshal Julius became a positive figure. Did not become as infamous as in history.


    Facts have shown that mood is really affecting people''s life. Under the butterfly effect of Franz, the fate of many people has been rewritten.


    Lord Louis asked with concern: "Sir, my resignation?"


    Both of the previous retirements were approved, and suddenly he got stuck here. Grandpa Louis did not want to continue to consume it. It had nothing to do with the desire for power.


    Europe doesn''t have the cultural tradition of abruptly taking office. Basically, the body is dead, and everyone will choose to retire.


    Franz explained: "Wait for two months. I am going to make Prince Wendy Schgrez take over as Home Secretary. I need to familiarize myself with the matter in advance.


    After the transfer of Prince Wendy Schgrez''s post, the Secretary of the Army was replaced by Balkan Governor General Albrecht; the Balkan Governor was replaced by Lieutenant General Morques. "


    This is a rule established after Franz''s succession. If it is an inter-departmental appointment, you must first familiarize yourself with the matter to avoid making jokes.


    Important personnel appointments were the responsibility of the emperor himself. Further down the job transfer, Franz just asked.


    With limited energy, Franz doesn''t consider himself a superman. It is enough to manage the central government and local key personnel, and the number one hundred and eighty is enough. The rest is naturally left to them to manage.


    The appointment of the Minister of the Interior by Franz was made on an ad hoc basis, and everyone did not know it in advance.


    Earlier, it was discussed in the cabinet meeting that there are too few suitable candidates, and it is also helpless to choose Prince Wendy Schgrez.


    This is not the withering of Austrian talents, but the withering of Austrian nobles. This situation is inevitable. Where is the population base, how can it be that there are talents from generation to generation?


    Because of medical technology, many families are in danger of extinction. In the absence of new blood supplements, the big aristocracy is doomed to be unable to control rights for a long time.


    When this new and old right alternates, it is often the bloodiest. If this degree cannot be grasped, it will easily cause domestic unrest.


    "As an emperor, you can''t look at your identity when you use it, and you can''t look at it." This is the word that impressed Franz most when he received his education.


    Now he knows very well that if he wants to govern a country, he must promote talents. At this time, obviously he cannot see his identity.


    But when the rights are balanced, one must look at identity. Otherwise, the emperor became dispensable in the last family.


    Relatively speaking, the so-called class is actually not important. This identity can be changed. Franz suppresses the bourgeoisie, but not the capitalist.


    To suppress this class, the aggressiveness of the main bourgeoisie is too strong.


    Once bigger, driven by interests, the country will be transformed into a money politics that is more in their interest.


    The emperors and nobles were feudal tumors, so they had to be washed away. If you are lucky, the emperor can also become a rubber stamp. If you are unlucky, you can go to the guillotine.


    Since it is destined to stand on the opposite side, it can only be suppressed.


    But the bourgeoisie, this group itself is a combination of contradictions. The internal struggle is more fierce than the external struggle, and everyone''s competition is much higher than cooperation.


    As long as they are not allowed to come together to form a consortium of interests, then the threat is under control.


    Franz doesn''t object to doing business in peace. If he wants to participate in politics, he will not object as long as he enters the system in accordance with the rules.


    If you use the money in your hands to corrupt government officials and attempt to manipulate state politics behind it, you must suppress it.


    ...


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 Chapter 306： Iron camp, running soldiers

    The economic crisis of the capitalist world often comes and goes in a hurry. The first global economic crisis ended in early 1859.


    By the end of 1858, Austria''s gross domestic product had fallen by 29.7 percent compared with the previous year, the total economic volume had fallen by 17.3 percent, more than 3,000 bankrupt enterprises had been in operation, and the unemployed population had Break through the million mark ...


    Franz finally understood why everyone was so scared of the economic crisis. The Vienna government actively took measures to deal with it, but the losses were still so great, let alone countries that did not take measures.


    Of course, such a large loss in the Austrian economy is also directly related to the previous wild economic growth. The market value of the railway company fired by Franz even fell below one tenth of its peak.


    The economic losses caused by the crisis are not just bad. Looking at the problem from another angle, this also means that Austria''s industrialization is almost complete. This loss will only occur if the capitalist economy has developed to a certain extent.


    If the capitalist economy does not develop, even if it encounters the economy, it will not be affected.


    The Russian Empire next door is an example. Does the economic crisis have anything to do with them?


    The worst losses in this economic crisis were in the United States and Austria. The United States was short of money because of the British withdrawal of funds, and the weak central government was completely at a loss.


    Austria is naturally a frantic influx of capital and the aftermath of capitalists'' blind investment. After the economic crisis, the market returned to rationality, which is not a bad thing.


    At first glance at the economic report, Franz nodded with satisfaction.


    In the absence of any experience to draw lessons from, the Vienna government''s performance was qualified to come out of the economic crisis so quickly.


    "My Majesty, the economic crisis has ended, and the world economy has begun to pick up. The Cabinet has decided to end its economic stimulus policy to prevent recurring blind investment."


    In order to cope with the economic crisis, the government increased its investment in infrastructure. Our fiscal deficit in 1858 amounted to 280 million Aegis, which has seriously exceeded the government''s financial capacity.


    In order to reduce financial pressure, the government plans to reduce fiscal expenditure in the next three years and gradually reduce debt holdings of 30 million Aegis.


    Projects that have already begun construction are continuing, and projects that are being planned and not yet under construction are all postponed. "


    Infrastructure is also asking for money. As the biggest receiver in this economic crisis, the Vienna government also spent huge amounts of money.


    Part of the funds raised from the issuance of bonds was used to take over the bad projects; part of the funds was invested in railway companies and industries related to the national economy and the people''s livelihood.


    The fiscal deficit of 280 million Aegis is spent. Two and a half years of fiscal revenue have become infrastructure projects and corporate equity.


    The remaining part must be dedicated. Not all projects are bad, and the hold-up plan has caught many people.


    As people continue to complete the project, the government naturally has to pay for the project. The Vienna government attaches great importance to credibility, and pays immediately after completion and acceptance.


    The government is running out of money and naturally wants to cut costs. The first cut is in infrastructure investment.


    This time the large-scale infrastructure construction is already equivalent to the usual ten-year investment, and it is naturally impossible to continue.


    No matter how crazy it is, Franz cannot possibly spend twice as much financial revenue every year to invest in infrastructure construction.


    In times of economic crisis, a wave of emergency response is okay. After the economic crisis is over, it is still necessary to give priority to economic benefits in infrastructure construction.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "This is inevitable. Our total debt is already the fourth in the world, and we should indeed cut some.


    At present, the infrastructure construction of important cities and towns in China has been covered. In the short term, there are no major required projects. Infrastructure construction can come to an end.


    In the next two or three years, the government''s fiscal pressure may be relatively large. After this time, the large amount of corporate equity we hold should generate revenue. "


    When he said this, Franz himself was not confident. It is not false to generate income. Unfortunately, the largest amount of funds has entered the railway company, and this investment cannot see profits.


    Unless, he now relaxes his policy and allows railway companies to abandon some of the less popular routes and only operate railways in bustling commercial areas.


    Economically, it would be the most profitable to do so; politically, this is absolutely impossible.


    Covering railways in every city in the country is not only for economic development, but also to strengthen the central government''s control of the locality.


    In this context, Franz can only say sorry to the speculators who were caught late. For the development of the country, the railway company must make a loss at first and do not aim at profit in the short term.


    If the government did not bundle railway projects during the hot market period, and capitalists would build railways freely, it is estimated that there will be three or five railways running in prosperous areas in parallel, and there will not be one in economically backward provinces.


    This has been proven in Britain and France. Railways without economic value will not be built at all, and economically prosperous areas are repeatedly constructed.


    If only this pit is left, the problem is that many companies invested by the government belong to heavy industry, which are high-input, long-cycle, high-return investments.


    In the short term, these enterprises will also need to expand production and promote technological innovation. Basically, no dividends can be seen. These investments are expected to make up for the long-term financial delay.


    Of course, from the beginning, the Vienna government did not count on how much it could gain.


    It is more important to provide enterprises with life-saving funds through government participation to keep these core industries.


    This is equivalent to the current government''s hardships, leaving a generous family base for subsequent governments. Such things can only happen in politically stable countries.


    If the government changes the country frequently, it would be nice not to leave trouble for the next one, and also want to save them a family, dream!


    This is also the reason why many countries have more and more government debt. Anyway, as long as they are happy this term, who cares about the successor of the successor?


    One after another, the government was forced to become the spokesperson of money by the influence of the consortium.


    An iron camp, a soldier in the water.


    The monarchy is different. The cabinet government will change. The Emperor Franz cannot change, even if he wants to change his successor. Naturally, no one is allowed to sacrifice future development for immediate benefits.


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 Chapter 307： Strategic immigration

    The busiest in the economic crisis should be the Immigration Department under the colonial ministry. From the end of 1857 to the beginning of 1859, in a short period of more than a year, the results of the Immigration Department exceeded the sum of the past few years.


    In the face of survival, many people have to choose to leave their homes, of which the largest number of immigrants from the Balkans, occupying four floors of the total number of immigrants.


    This is also the result of the government''s intentional control. Otherwise, more than 80% of immigrants will choose to go to the Balkans.


    There are only two kinds of people who voluntarily go to the African colonies: one is ambitious and wants to get rich; the other is a poor jingle. Survival is a problem and forced to live.


    Immigrants to the African continent can sign employment contracts with the government, or plantation owners, mine owners, and have stable income without worrying about the livelihood of the family.


    Many people directly go to the African continent as migrant workers. Anyway, it is not a mandatory requirement for immigration. When the contract expires, if you are willing to stay, you can stay, but you can come back if you don''t want to stay.


    For those who have eaten the last meal, as long as they can earn a living to support their families, even if it is good, the place is farther away.


    After completing the personnel adjustment, Franz also said, "Colonial Department, talk about the development of the colony."


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "His Majesty, we have opened colonies in Guinea Bend, Nigeria, Congo, Cameroon, Libya and other regions.


    It has established 68 colonial bases, 18 cities, and more than one million immigrants who settled in the colonies. It directly controls the area of ??the colony''s territory over three million square kilometers.


    Among them: The Gulf of Guinea has 25 colonial strongholds, including 8 cities, and the area under actual control is about 700,000 square kilometers. The total local population is 1.848 million, of which 284,000 are immigrants, and the rest are local indigenous people.


    The Congo region has 14 colonial strongholds, including 4 cities, and the area under actual control is approximately 680,000 square kilometers. The total population of the jurisdiction is about 3 million, of which about 318,000 are immigrants, and the rest are local indigenous people.


    Not long after the Nigerian colony was opened, we have just established 8 colonial strongholds, including 3 cities, with an area of ??about 280,000 square kilometers. The total population of the jurisdiction is about 2.18 million, of which about 185,000 are immigrants.


    The Cameroon region was developed even later. At present, there are only 5 colonial strongholds, including 2 cities. The area under actual control exceeds 100,000 square kilometers. The total population of the area is about 560,000, and only 58,000 are immigrants.


    In Libya, the strategy of bird cage replacement is still being implemented. Because of the resistance of the local people, the progress is much slower than expected. About 150,000 people are still stranded there, and the plan may be delayed until next year.


    We have controlled all cities in the region, transported 86,000 migrants, all oasis along the coast have been controlled, and nominally more than one million square kilometers of desert.


    The resources of the Sinai Peninsula are too barren. We have not carried out development, only transported 2,000 migrants, and nominally ruled the peninsula of more than 60,000 square kilometers.


    The islands of the European region are directly included in the local rule and are not counted in the colony.


    Farther overseas, colonial strongholds were spontaneously established by the people and have not yet been incorporated into government management.


    So far, except for the colony of the Gulf of Guinea, which has achieved a balance of payments due to the excavation of gold mines, and has a small surplus, other regions have been losing money.


    On the whole, in 1858, the total revenue of our colony was negative 9.85 million Aegis, and immigration expenditures and military expenditures for foreign troops still accounted for the bulk.


    It is expected that in the next two to three years, the earlier development of the Congo region can achieve a balance of payments. The rest of the colony will take some time, at least five years before it can supplement the finances. "


    Franz nodded. Obviously, the Austrian colonies still have deep potential to be tapped. Now the colonial government controls only a small part of them, and there is still a large amount of land waiting for them to occupy.


    With colonial income to supplement the central government''s finances, Franz is not so optimistic. As long as the colony can achieve a balance of payments, it is blood.


    Hesitating, Franz said: "The proportion of the colony''s population is a big problem. Too many indigenous people are not conducive to our long-term rule.


    The work of the colonial ministry can focus on immigrants and send these indigenous peoples to the Americas as much as possible to alleviate the hidden dangers of our rule.


    If they don''t go well, expel them, and you''re in control.


    Anyway, no matter what method you use, the indigenous population will be reduced by three tiers within five years, and our number of immigrants will exceed that of local indigenous people within ten years. "


    Under normal circumstances, this is an almost incomplete task. But it was not difficult to do this in this era, after all, the colonists did not have to doubt the ethics of the colonists.


    Even if they don''t know what to do, they can learn from their English and French counterparts, especially the British, who have the most experience in this area.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Answered Colonel Minister Yosip Jelacic in a deep voice.


    Knowing that this task was difficult to do, but the emperor had ordered it, and Josip Jelacic would not refuse. After all, it ¡¯s not easy to do, it does n¡¯t mean that you ca n¡¯t do it. If you do n¡¯t even try it, how do you know that it wo n¡¯t work?


    What made Franz cried was that after the economic crisis broke out, the enthusiasm of the nobles to invest in plantations rose suddenly.


    Compared to unfamiliar industries and finance, everyone is more willing to invest in industries that they are familiar with. After all, the benefits of plantations are relatively stable and the risks are not so great.


    There are so many immigrants on the African continent, but they are not just organized by the government. Many of them are recruited by the planters.


    The royal family is one of the best. As the earliest investment colony, it has now developed tens of thousands of hectares of plantations.


    Everyone is enthusiastic about growing wheat, cotton, cocoa, and coffee. These are industries that can see returns in the short term.


    In contrast, the existence of Franz, a key investment rubber plantation, has become an alternative. Now the use of rubber is not as widespread as later generations, and the investment cycle is long, naturally unpopular.


    If there are enough people, Franz is also willing to grow faster-growing cotton and coffee. Unfortunately, there is a real shortage of people now. In a hurry, you can only plant rubber trees first.


    At present, the royal plantation has recruited more than 30,000 workers, which is still a fortune and has to use some local indigenous workers.


    Recruiting quality labor from overseas is still ongoing. It takes more than half a year to go to Asia in this era, and it is difficult to think of it quickly.


    Franz is now very concerned that, if left unchecked, planters and miners will soon be hooked on the use of cheap local labor, and he doesn''t want to see slavery reviving in the colonies.


    Now, it is only because everyone has no experience, these indigenous people have not been domesticated, and incidents of violent wounding and fugitives often make farmers and planters worry about the large number of indigenous workers.


    The gold miners have begun to use local labor on a large scale, suppressing resistance by the powerful force in their hands.


    Franz doesn''t believe that everyone''s morale will be high in front of interests. Paying attention to eating is nothing more than studying the royal plantation, using salt, cloth and other materials to hire people from the indigenous tribal chiefs.


    Cruel and ruthless, send people to catch slaves directly. The continent is so chaotic that there are many places beyond the control of the colonial government. Gold miners are part-time slave owners, and part-time slave traders abound.


    In the short term, this is indeed a good thing, reducing production costs and gaining more benefits.


    From a long-term perspective, the large-scale use of slave labor will seize the jobs of immigrants, which will not only seriously hinder the economic development of the colonies, but also increase social conflicts.


    Another reason that cannot be said is that Franz wants to pit its biggest competitors and weaken their development potential.


    Historically, nearly half of the immigrants to the United States during this period came from Germany, Italy, and Southern Europe. Now, most of these immigrants are diverted by Franz.


    The labor shortage in the United States is more serious than in history. In this context, the conflict between industrial owners in the north and planters in the south is even greater.


    Franz, who is helpful, naturally wants to help them. When white immigrants are not enough, they use black immigrants; if they are of poor quality, they use numbers.


    If you think about it, half of the immigrants to the United States each year are black, so it will be very interesting in the future. What is the price for this?


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 Chapter 308： Grab the cotton market

    Prime Minister Felix took out a document and handed it to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, considering the richness of the African colonies and the large number of immigrants, we have formulated a set of colonial economic development plans, please look over."


    Colonial Economic Development Plan? This statement is very avant-garde. In Franz''s memory, it should be after the emergence of the autonomous territory that the autonomous government formulated a systematic economic development plan.


    In everyone''s consciousness, the purpose of opening a colony is to plunder wealth. The local economic development is basically laissez-faire, without long-term planning.


    Confused, Franz still took the papers and looked carefully, and soon he knew why there was such a plan.


    It is not how far-sighted the Vienna government is, nor is it driven by interest groups, this is just an instinct of the ruling class.


    When formulating policies as the ruling class, they naturally lean towards themselves. The aristocratic group now dominates the colonization of Africa, and it is also the aristocratic group that dominates the Austrian government.


    Before the successful opening of farms and plantations, many people still had doubts. Now the plantations opened in the early days have started to make money, and successful examples are now in front of us, and everyone''s attention has been greatly different.


    To many traditional aristocrats, these are the wealth God has given them, and they can inherit the family business. The better the colony develops, the greater the value of your wealth.


    The ruling class naturally defends its own interests and does not need to be promoted. The Vienna government has formulated a colonial development plan.


    Franz asked with concern: "Has a railway been constructed from Guinea to the Congo, have you explored the terrain? Are there technical difficulties? How can we solve the funding problem?"


    Well, he decisively ignored that there were many other areas on the way, beyond Austria''s control.


    Anyway, in this era, you are talking with your fists. Since Vienna has formulated this plan, it is naturally ready to seize these areas.


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "The landform and terrain have been preliminary explored by the colonial government. In theory, our current railway construction technology is sufficient to complete this railway construction.


    Considering economic needs, this railway must run through most cities. In addition to the branch railway, the total mileage may exceed 10,000 kilometers. We plan to construct it in sections. Geographically poor areas can be placed behind.


    The construction funds are still mainly based on private equity, and the shortfall is supplemented by government funding. In order to stimulate everyone''s enthusiasm for investment, we can allocate the ownerless land within 20 kilometers on both sides of the railway to the railway company. "


    Franz knows that this railway is definitely not so easy to complete. Many theoretically achievable technologies will cause people to collapse in the high cost of actual construction.


    The African colonies are not indigenous, and most areas have not been effectively developed. Many raw materials have to be transported from within the country, and construction costs will definitely increase significantly.


    Judging from the economic development of the African colonies, this strategic + economic dual role railway may not be profitable in the next few decades.


    The profit point of the railway company is on the land on both sides of the railway. Whoever undertakes this railway is the biggest landowner.


    This is the way to learn about the construction of American railways. Now such land is naturally worthless, but when the railway construction is completed, the land will also increase in value.


    The railway company can build a station every other area and radiate to the surrounding area. The traffic problem has been solved, and no matter whether it is a plantation or mining in these areas, good returns can be obtained.


    If left in the afterlife, it is estimated that such a business will be crowded. Twenty kilometers on both sides of the railway, that is, forty kilometers. After the completion of this railway, more than 400,000 square kilometers of land ownership can be obtained.


    With such a large area, even if there are no resources, the construction cost can be recovered by selling wood alone.


    Unfortunately, nowadays, neither wood nor minerals buried in the ground are worth much. Unless a gold or silver mine is discovered, it is unknown whether this investment will be profitable.


    After careful calculation, Franz found that this was actually a good project.


    In the construction of railways in Africa, first of all, labor costs can be saved. Even if there are labor protection laws, local indigenous people do not know where to go to complain.


    Of course, even if a complaint is found, it is useless. The complainant must learn German first, otherwise the case will not be accepted.


    Indigenous people who can learn German will not be workers at the bottom. Such talents have long been promoted to supervisors. They are going to complain. The first unlucky one is themselves.


    Everyone is face-to-face, and the abuse of workers must be a supervisor. No high-level official will drop himself and rush to the railway site to take a whip.


    Basic materials such as gravel and sleepers can be taken by yourself, and cement does not need to be purchased. It is entirely possible to build a local cement plant, which saves most of the raw material costs.


    Even mechanical equipment and rails need to be transported from within the country, in fact the freight is increased. Overall, construction costs are within controllable limits.


    The railway company owns such a large area of ??land, even if the development is even worse, the sale of resources can also make a profit.


    Franz said calmly: "Since these problems have been solved, then the railway should be repaired! But remember to control costs, the government cannot invest a lot of financial resources on this railway.


    It is a good idea to focus on the development of the plantation economy, but there is still a need for focus.


    The colonial government can organize experts to conduct on-site inspections on where to plant what crops, and then guide everyone to plant what.


    The government sorted out the local soil, climate, hydrology and other data, and then listed the economic crops suitable for planting and distributed them to the people.


    The specific planting should be left to everyone''s choice, and the government will not force it.


    According to the current international situation, the civil war in the United States is imminent, and their cotton and tobacco exports will be affected by then. We can make preparations in this regard. "


    This railway is in everyone''s interest. Once the land transportation problem is resolved, everyone can develop more land. There is no need to only develop coastal and riverine areas.


    As one of the vested interests, Franz will naturally not object. He even has to get involved and take a piece of it.


    As for when this railway can be repaired, will it become a bad project, Franz is not worried at all.


    The colony is not native. If it encounters terrible terrain, the construction cost is too high, so it does n¡¯t matter if the construction is stopped for a few years, and the construction period is not urgent anyway.


    The focus on the development of cotton planting is mainly to grab the US cotton market. Cotton exports will definitely be affected once the civil war breaks out.


    You know, American cotton exports in this era were close to $ 190 million, accounting for two-thirds of the global cotton export market.


    Historically, the U.S. civil war caused the export of cotton to be cut off, and the British cotton textile industry was hit hard. In order to avoid getting stuck in his neck, John Bull forced cotton cultivation directly in India.


    By the end of the war and when trade returned to normal, US cotton exports had fallen to $ 6 million, and no longer dominated the cotton market.


    Austria ¡¯s colonies are also suitable for growing cotton. As long as they can seize a third of the American market share, the colony ¡¯s finances will turn over.


    ...


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 Chapter 309： Troubled times

    The New Holy Roman Empire is a large cotton importing and consuming country. Every year, 5 to 6 million Aegis cotton is imported from the outside.


    Even so, it still cannot meet the needs of domestic industry and commerce, and Austria is also a large cotton importer.


    Of course, this is also related to the economic development policy implemented by the Vienna government, and the cotton spinning industry has not been included in the key development projects.


    In order to maintain the status of Europe''s largest food exporter, the government does not advocate the cultivation of cotton locally. The lack of raw materials has become an important factor restricting the development of the Austrian cotton spinning industry.


    In this context, the promotion of cotton cultivation in the colonies can not only save a lot of foreign exchange, but also attract domestic textile capitalists.


    For example: Bavaria is the traditional cotton spinning center in the German region. Many capitalists have rushed to open plantations in West Africa because of lack of raw materials.


    Everyone will calculate this political and economic account.


    Prime Minister Felix calculated again and said, "Your Majesty, the biggest problem in growing cotton is that when harvesting, it requires a lot of labor. Colonies are different from domestic ones. It is too difficult to hire a large number of people for a short time.


    Unless we learn Americans and train a group of cheap slave labor, we will not be able to solve this problem.


    However, the heavy use of indigenous labor is contrary to our long-term strategy and is not conducive to long-term stability. "


    This is the most realistic problem, otherwise Franz would not run to plant rubber trees. At present, the main reason for the imperial plantation''s cotton cultivation area is the lack of labor.


    In fact, rubber plantations also require a lot of labor, but rubber trees do not grow in one day, and the demand for labor is much smaller before rubber harvesting.


    At present, the number of immigrants is still limited. It is impossible for all of them to go to plant cotton, and not all regions are suitable for planting cotton.


    In addition to cotton, coffee, palm, cocoa, rubber, tobacco, soybeans, peanuts and other cash crops are also the focus of development.


    Although agricultural, wheat, corn, rice, and potatoes are not the focus of development, self-sufficiency still needs to be achieved. Careful plantation owners can''t bear to pay for it.


    All of these industries require labor, but the colonies are sparsely populated. The shortage of labor is not small, and Franz has no doubt that even if it is a migrant, it can be easily digested.


    Franz said helplessly: "Insufficient labor force, we can only rely on everyone to find a way. In addition to recruiting immigrants from the country, you can also recruit overseas labor.


    In short, there is only one principle. Migrant workers must be assimilated and meet all our requirements before they can register. "


    At this time, Franz suddenly hoped that the Russians would abolish serfdom. Once the tsarist government liberated serfs, it would not take long for a large number of bankrupt farmers to emerge.


    Such bankrupt peasants who do not know a lot of characters are high-quality immigrants. Those without culture are always the easiest to assimilate.


    Unlike today''s serfdom society, serfs are the property of nobles. If you want to recruit labor in Tsarist Russia, pay for it!


    The population trade that cannot be done on the bright side still secretly exists in this market, but unfortunately the cost is too high.


    Recruiting labor from overseas is easier said than done. There are too many options for immigrants from continental Europe, and everyone has their own circle.


    In addition to the country, Austria also has a little face in the German and Italian regions, and can recruit immigrants. In Western Europe, almost no one bought it.


    As a last resort, everyone set their sights on the Far East. In any case, the labor force in these areas is better than the indigenous people.


    Anyway, in this era, European per capita income is more than ten times that of Asia, and hiring labor in East Asia is also cheap.


    This is not without its hidden dangers. At least in terms of ethnic integration, the difficulty has increased several times. Of course, this is also better than the inability to integrate local indigenous people.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic reminded: "His Majesty, if a large number of overseas labor are recruited, future security and labor conflicts will become serious social problems."


    He didn''t worry about being bullied by local immigrants. On the contrary, Josip Jelacic worried about bullying migrant workers by local immigrants and causing social conflicts.


    Never test the integrity of the colonists. In addition to Franz, a family that loves feathers and pays attention to eating, many farmers, planters, and mine owners know everything for their benefit.


    In this respect, the old nobles did a better job. Most of the labor they recruited were their original serfs. They belonged to the roots of the family, and have converged for the family reputation.


    The outbreak households that are still in the process of primitive capital accumulation are different. Arrears, wage deductions, and even unaccounted for happen from time to time. This is true for everyone, let alone migrant workers.


    Because of these people''s mischief, the workload of the colonial government increased greatly. Finally, a registration system for labor employment has to be implemented.


    The hukou system was not implemented in China. Instead, it was first implemented in the colonies. If it weren''t for technical issues, Franz would be ready to issue ID cards.


    There are few people in the colonies, so the management is OK. As the future population continues to increase, the difficulty of this management will also rise.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said fiercely: "The chaos is a code, the colonial government must establish social order and crack down on criminals.


    Gang organizations, small streets, long-time unemployed vagrants all threw me into the mine.


    The issue of labor-capital conflict, it is better to catch a typical kill. I caught a few serious problems and dealt with them seriously. "


    Frankly, Franz''s name is contrary to the law, but the colony is not native, and the Vienna government has never said that it should use native law.


    The main cause of social security problems is employment. If all people have proper work, the living space of the underworld will be small.


    Franz''s order is equivalent to severing the development of gang organizations from the source. Now the rules have been modified. There is no need to wait for the crime to be arrested. As long as it is a gang member, it will be sent to mine.


    Even if the small things are constantly happening and the big things are not committed, the police do not need to find evidence of crimes and directly throw the mines to labor reform.


    The same is true of unemployed nomads, who cannot find jobs in colonies with severe labor shortages, so the government simply arranges for work.


    Don''t worry, Franz is disciplined. If no criminal evidence is sent to the miner, the government still pays the wages at the market price. There is no such thing as injustice.


    Criminals and potential criminals have all been mining. If social security can worsen, colonial officials can mine on their own.


    Compared with social security, labor-management conflict is actually a small problem. Market demand determines the relationship between employers and employees.


    When the labor force is severely scarce, dare to withhold wages and not be afraid of others, or afraid of others to pick and choose?


    Franz doesn''t think this kind of idiot will be a lot. The people who have done this before are a bunch of idiots who have not put their minds right. Now they have paid a bitter price for this.


    The real trouble is that when there is a surplus of labor, these talents dare to act wildly. If the government wants strict supervision, it must also consider the problem of unemployment.


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 Chapter 310： Must pit

    The fighting power that a powerful government can burst out is often beyond imagination. With the orders of Franz, the trade volume of Austrian African colonies and the Americas suddenly became active.


    A large number of labor export companies settled in the Austrian colonies, exporting local surplus labor to the Americas and the Arab world.


    Thanks to everyone''s joint efforts, the dilemma of lack of labor in various countries has significantly improved. Under the new labor export model, international slave prices have fallen.


    Labor export companies are actually forced out. It is said that there are policies and countermeasures.


    The Vienna government banned the slave trade, and in order to bypass the legal provisions, the flexible slave trader immediately changed a vest.


    Appeared as a labor export company in the Austrian colony, and continued to carry out its business dignifiedly. After leaving the Austrian colony anyway, they followed their own waves.


    In the end, these immigrants became slaves or outsourced workers, depending on which country they went to.


    These things are not considered by the colonial government bureaucrats. Anyway, they have a huge task. To reduce the three-tier indigenous population within five years, it will not work.


    Especially as the colonies are still expanding, the pressure is even greater. The colonial ministry assigned tasks to each colonial government, and the ministry of finance also allocated special migrant funds of 2 million aegis each year.


    All income from immigration work belongs to the individual. The officials with outstanding immigration business ability were promoted directly, and those who could not complete the task were all dismissed.


    No one dares to take it lightly because it affects everyone''s job. Moreover, there are still huge benefits in it, and how much you can get depends on your own capabilities.


    From 1859, the Austrian colonies began to export immigrants frantically.


    Take the United States as an example: in 1858, 183,000 immigrants from the Austrian colonies were accepted; in 1859, it soared to 346,000; in 1860 it increased to 378,000 ...


    The direct consequence of this policy was that when the American Civil War broke out, the number of white people in the country decreased by more than 500,000 than in history, while the number of black people increased by more than one million.


    Interest is always the best catalyst. Obtaining slaves from colonies in other countries is subject to heavy taxes, and even bribes to officials in the colonies to export labor in the Austrian colonies, but can receive subsidies.


    The colonial army also frequently attacked the indigenous kingdom.


    In late 1859, Josip Jelacic also promulgated the infamous Relocation Act.


    The law stipulates that immigrants, the army, and government officials are attacked by locals, and all indigenous tribes within a radius of 50 kilometers will be forcibly relocated.


    This directly triggered a strong protest from labor export companies. How can a good labor force be expelled?


    During the implementation of the colonial government, changes inevitably occurred. Anyway, they all relocate and leave, and it doesn''t matter where they go in the end. The same applies to the labor export company.


    There is nothing to say. No colonial government in this country is cleaner than anyone else. Without genocide, it''s all harmonious.


    ...


    With the support of the Russians, the Indian insurgent army once broke through two million and occupied most of India.


    There is no doubt that this is a black crowd. Only the number of troops has gone up, the combat effectiveness has been a mess, the weapons and equipment are the junk that the Russians eliminated, and on average three people have one rifle.


    After the insurgents had gained the upper hand, the British used their best provocations. Several insurgents, which belonged to each other, soon fell into internal power struggles, losing the best time to expel the British from India.


    The response of the John Bull continued to increase troops to the Indian region, and the strategic advantage obtained by the insurgents in the early stage was wasted in vain.


    The next step is to show the comprehensive national strength. By 1859, the British had invested 350,000 troops in India and gradually gained initiative on the battlefield.


    Franz receiving the information can only lament the strength of John Bull. In the case of a labor division expedition, it was possible to invest so many troops.


    There is no doubt that such a big deal can only be done by the British. Obviously, the actions of the Tsarist government have stimulated the fragile nerves of the London government.


    The Russians were directly informed by actual actions. If you want to rob India, think about how many troops you can invest in this area!


    Thinking of this, Franz just smiled coldly. I''m afraid the wrong calculation was made by the British this time.


    Nicholas I was not a soft persimmon. Successor Tsar Alexander II was also not a fuel-saving lamp. I just wanted to scare them because I was dreaming.


    Historically, because of the defeat in Crimea, the Russians licked wounds while supporting the Indian rebellion to a limited extent, so that the British quickly suppressed the rebellion.


    The current tsarist government is also licking wounds, but Nicholas I, who captured Constantinople, is in the middle of the sky, suppressing internal contradictions.


    Coupled with the financial support provided by Austria, the tsarist government''s finances are not as tragic as it has been in history. It is still possible to provide a sum of money to support the insurgents.


    Moreover, India is not poor at all. There are also many trophies in the hands of the insurgents, which can be used to buy weapons and ammunition.


    If the Indians fight for a little bit, they still have a chance to win the war. Anyway, they are going to die, as long as enough cannon fodder and British people are organized.


    In any case, with the support of the Tsarist government, Indians can still support it for a while.


    Thinking of this, Franz was a bit contradictory again. On the one hand, he wanted to consume the strength of the British and shake the British hegemony; on the other hand, he did not want the British to decline, otherwise the main force of interference in the American Civil War would be gone.


    Under this contradiction, the Vienna government adhered to the principle of neutrality and did not support either party.


    With a sigh, Franz ignited the information in his hands in a candlelight, and then said, "At this point in India, it is enough to keep the daily information flowing.


    The next task is the United States. If conditions permit, we can give them a little bit of chaos. We can be regarded as supporting the plantation owners in the south. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied


    This task is very troublesome. Before the transoceanic telegraph is connected, communication has become the biggest problem of information transmission.


    When the ship passed the news from the Americas back to China, daylily was cold, and Franz could only choose to delegate power. Whether or not you can achieve results is entirely up to you.


    In terms of short-term benefits, the capitalists who support the North may have greater benefits. They will win a significant decline in US cotton, tobacco, and grain exports.


    As a competitor, Austria can reap huge economic benefits.


    But in the long run, a unified United States is terrible. The country of God''s Choice is not a nonsense, they do occupy the most fertile land in the world.


    Even if the entire German region is unified, Austria cannot compare its development potential with theirs. This is inherently determined.


    Even if there is no war in the European continent, it has been developing steadily, and it is only a matter of time before it is surpassed by the United States.


    Unless Austria can swallow half of the African continent and digest it perfectly. Thinking of this, Franz felt that it was better to split the United States.


    Even the United States, which is divided into two, still has the potential to become a world hegemon. There is no way. American natural conditions are simply too superior.


    Even if the United States is divided, the strength of the North and the South will gradually increase over time. It is a dream to count on the North to check and balance the North government after independence.


    Even how long this independence can be maintained is a serious issue. In terms of development potential, the capital economy in the north far exceeds the plantation economy in the south.


    When the strength of the two sides is seriously imbalanced, as long as a strong leader appears in the north, the reunification war will still erupt again.


    Franz wanted to cry when he thought about it, and co-intervention in the American Civil War was not just once, or it would become a bottomless pit.


    At this time, Franz was somewhat aware of Napoleon III''s approach in history. Perhaps it was because he saw that the pit was too scary, so he would choose a better bully Mexico.


    The French abruptly withdrew, and Britain and Spain immediately became dissatisfied. Let''s say everyone intervenes in the American Civil War together. If you run to attack Mexico, wouldn''t you ignore the collective interests?


    Without the main force of France, Britain and the West also retreated, and the three countries'' interference in the coalition forces dissolved before they entered.


    Then, the European countries waited to see the American Civil War. The London government wanted to intervene several times, because internal disputes were endless, and the war was over without waiting for their determination.


    "Don''t lose yourself in doing big things, but forget about righteousness."


    It''s Napoleon III. How can it be possible to take advantage without taking risks?


    Knowing that there were pits ahead, this time Franz decided to jump. There is no way to do harm to both.


    Whether the intervention is successful or not, it will bring greater losses to the United States and delay their development.


    If you are lucky enough to make a lot of money, immigrant countries like the United States will not have strong centripetal force. The unification war cannot be fought indefinitely. After two or three defeats, the people will no longer have the courage to wage war.


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 Chapter 311： Constitutional

    "Finally finished!"


    "This is the first step, and it must pass in the state parliament before it can take effect with the approval of His Majesty!"


    "Isn''t it just revisions, what are you afraid of?"


    ...


    That''s right, here is the Constitutional Committee of the New Holy Roman Empire. All the people present were the government sent by the governments of the states.


    The Constitutional Committee was established as early as 1854, because the parties were too divided, and the friction has dragged on to the present.


    Now that the draft constitution has finally come out, before that, the new Holy Roman Empire used a unified agreement signed by the states.


    The draft constitution soon appeared in Franz''s desk.


    Looking at it from the beginning to the end, Franz frowned slightly. This constitution is actually the result of compromise between the parties. The greatest advantage is probably the protection of imperial power.


    This is an inevitable result. The members of the Constituent Committee are all royalists, with the exception of free cities, all states have kings.


    The **** determines the head. If the emperor''s rights are restricted, can the king''s rights be guaranteed?


    From a rights perspective, the kings of the states are Franz''s best allies. Both the imperial power and the imperial power stood on the same front, and both sides suffered losses.


    Other terms are similar to the actual situation of the new Holy Roman Empire now.


    It is almost a replica of the German Empire. The governments of the states have a high degree of autonomy. There are basically no restrictions except for the prohibition of division, the unification of the currency, and the consistency with the central government.


    The command of the army belongs to the emperor and king. According to the Constitution: Franz and the king of the state have the right to command the army of the state, but the central government does not have this right.


    The army was divided into the Central Army and the State Army. The Central Army is under the direct control of the emperor, and the governments of the states share the military expenses; while the troops of the states are directly under the king, and the states themselves bear the military expenses.


    In theory, as long as the state government has the money, it is legal to have a million troops, and the central government has no right to interfere, but the emperor has command.


    The new version of the Constitution directly cut the army and government, and the state-owned army became the private army of the emperor and king.


    The same is true in taxation. The people pay taxes to the king and emperor, and the central government and state governments only manage it for them.


    This is somewhat similar to the British, but the emperor is greater in power.


    High-level officials of the central government are appointed by the emperor. All high-level officials must have local or departmental appointment experience and have achieved certain political achievements.


    The possibility of ascending to the sky was cut off directly from the source, or that the prime minister must rise from the state department.


    It is worth mentioning that the election of members of parliament has been opened, but it is a high standard version.


    Franz estimates that by this standard, no more than one percent are eligible to vote, and fewer are eligible to run.


    Following the British, Parliament was divided into upper and lower houses. The upper house was composed of aristocracy and the lower house was elected by the people.


    Eligibility for voting rights must meet the following conditions: possess the new Holy Roman Empire citizenship, and live in the empire for a long time, or be a colony, over 30 years old, have a junior high school education, have more than 10 years of social work experience, and be in the industry It has made certain achievements, no criminal record, and correct political thinking ...


    Candidate qualifications are more stringent. After meeting the above qualifications, there will be an assessment of social contribution, an assessment of personal comprehensive ability, and an assessment of political ideology and morals ...


    Do not doubt, according to this standard, it is estimated that the future Congress of the new Holy Roman Empire will be harmonious.


    Those who are able to get out of the siege are basically old men, and they are powerless whether they scold or fight.


    There is no doubt that this election model is a heavy blow for political parties. It ¡¯s useless to be good at speaking, even if it ¡¯s blown up, you do n¡¯t even have the right to vote, and you do n¡¯t even have the right to vote.


    Voters have a certain level of knowledge and are elites in the industry. They have already passed the secondary stage. These people have little desire to change the status quo of the society.


    Even if all these conditions are met, it is only a Member. Elections are not a shortcut if you want to become a Prime Minister from a parliament or climb up from the grassroots.


    These restrictions were not set by Franz, but he hinted at the most that the latter were conspired by the Constitutional Committee.


    It is normal to think about it. The current constitutional committees are all vested interests and naturally they must safeguard their own interests.


    Don''t assume that people of ordinary origin will expand the right to vote. The end result is often just the opposite, these people are the most opposed to expanding the right to vote.


    The human mind is complicated. Before gaining privileges, counter-privileges; after gaining privileges, the **** determines the head and maintains privileges.


    As elites in the society, they naturally do not want more people to come in to share this right, and eventually they become elite politics.


    Elite politics is good, and Franz can''t answer this question. But as emperor, it was in his interest.


    A group of rational and conservative social elites entering the circle of rights is more conducive to the development of the country than a group of Chinese middle and second-guessing parties.


    After seeing the political contribution, Franz did not hesitate to hit a fork, and made a note: Any political contribution behavior is regarded as a bribe and strictly investigated and handled in accordance with relevant regulations.


    After thinking about it for a while, he added one: prohibit the media, companies, and individuals from making related political propaganda, and offenders will be punished as crimes of manipulation of political elections.


    As for the question of how to vote for voters, it is not about Franz. I want to list my resume, probably, barely!


    Everyone is the same anyway, no one is taking advantage of fairness and justice.


    It''s better than let the power of capital get involved, and Congress becomes a slave to capitalists'' money.


    Since it is constitutional, there are naturally provisions restricting the emperor''s rights. For example, it is necessary to abide by the Constitution and clearly stipulate the proportion of royal family pensions.


    That''s about it. Don''t expect a group of constitutional committees appointed by the emperor and the king to really formulate a constitution that limits royal power.


    These terms are tacitly acknowledged by Franz. At the very least, the rights of the cabinet have been strengthened, but the foundation of the cabinet''s power comes from the emperor, which is nothing more than a backseat.


    It is worth mentioning that Franz''s succession law has been changed. If the first heir can not bear the emperor''s responsibility because of personal physical and mental reasons, the throne is directly inherited by the second heir.


    There is no way. After experiencing the reign of Ferdinand I, after almost rolling over, the Habsburg royal family was frightened, for fear of coming again. After all, not every time will be so good luck, you can save yourself.


    Had it not been for the loyal ministers of the Habsburgs, Austria would have become a constitutional monarchy during the Ferdinand era, and it was not up to Franz to formulate the constitution himself.


    After checking it several times, it was found that nothing was wrong, and Franz passed on his opinion. At that time, naturally someone will find a reason to carry out his will.


    This is the draft, and it''s still a long time after that. The central and state governments also have to play political games to fight for their respective rights.


    The constitution, plainly speaking, is just a large framework. When it comes to specific provisions, it depends on the results of political games among all parties.


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 Chapter 312： State funeral

    By 1859, constitutionalism had become a hot topic in Austria, and even the birth of the little prince became a background board.


    There is no alternative. The eldest son, Frederick, is more than two years old, and the crown prince has been appointed. As a second son, the outside world paid much less attention.


    The court of Vienna still held the celebration as usual. In this era, the level of medical technology is limited, and each family attaches great importance to the next generation.


    Almost every core member is born, and a celebration is held, which is a sign of family prosperity.


    The Habsburgs were able to break through the siege of many European nobles and build a great empire by relying on many sons and blessings.


    Not only the Habsburgs, but the facts that have been inherited for a long time, all have one thing in common: their ability to make people.


    European aristocrats are not just worms. Even in the 19th century, they must always be ready to enter the battlefield. This is their responsibility and obligation.


    This is not so wonderful for the crippled family. In case of bumping and bumping on the battlefield, with the medical conditions of this era, I could see God directly.


    Then, it can only be cheaper for others. There is no doubt that the marriage between nobles is intricate and complicated. As long as the nobles have been passed down for hundreds of years, they can basically find their heirs from relatives.


    This time Franz learned cleverly, and put all the alternative names together for arrest, yes, let the little ones catch them.


    It ca n¡¯t be regarded as scratching. The name written on the paper ball first caught is the name of the kid.


    Queen Sophie objected: "Franz, isn''t this too much? The little guy will grow up and think you don''t value him!"


    Franz resolutely denied: "How could it be that I officially let the little one decide for myself because of respect for his opinion!"


    Queen Sophie asked in a circle: "But how do you explain to Frederick?"


    Franz said without changing his face, "It''s okay, we can just tell him."


    "If several paper **** are caught at the same time, are they added together?" Helen asked in confusion.


    Franz was almost shocked, and he finally understood why some Europeans had such long names.


    Quickly denied: "Of course not, if this happens, then come again."


    This kind of stupid thing can''t be done. It''s not a good thing to have a long name. As a father, if you ca n¡¯t even remember your son ¡¯s name, you ¡¯re finished.


    Seeing the lively Grand Duke Carl added: "Let''s get started, but I don''t think it''s as good as the help of this brother Frederick. The little guy is afraid of weakness."


    Two cold lights shot over, Franz smiled awkwardly, and was just born a little guy, afraid that this epic task would not be completed.


    The wonderful trick he had thought out painfully became a child''s play in an instant. It was impossible for Frederick to do the work. If it did, it would be a stain that Franz couldn''t wash away in his life.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Let God decide, I''ll catch the little ones!"


    As soon as the words fell, his hand had grabbed the paper ball prepared in advance and opened it in front of everyone-Peter.


    After confirming the little guy''s name, Franz quickly left the scene.


    ...


    "Sir, the old Marshal passed away last night!"


    The maid''s slightly panic sounded, and Franz''s face changed. There is only one who can be regarded as the old Marshal in Austria-John Joseph Wenzel Radski von Radez.


    In terms of age, Marshal Radsky is 92 years old, one year more than in history. In this age where the average life expectancy is less than 40 years, it is completely high life.


    Franz was prepared for it, but Marshal Radsky still went a little abruptly without warning.


    "Notify the Cabinet to prepare the state funeral. I will personally preside over the funeral for the old Marshal. The order continues and the country mourns for 14 days."


    The Marshal of bohemian aristocracy contributed his life to the Habsburgs and never participated in politics.


    Even after being appointed as the chief of staff, he only focused on his job, never participated in the struggle for rights, and only loyal to the emperor. He was a model for the military.


    While alive, out of the monarch''s instinct, Franz didn''t dare to hold him too high; the situation was different when he died, and naturally he had to follow the highest specifications.


    With the achievements of Marshal Radsky, it is worthy of this treatment, and Franz is not afraid of anyone''s opinion.


    Peter was tragedy. When he was born, he was preempted by the Constitution. He just caught up with the death of Marshal Radsky and was directly ignored by the outside world.


    Franz can be sure that all the newspapers in Vienna tomorrow will be news of Marshal Radsky''s death and a state funeral.


    The emergence of the telegraph made the European continent closer, and the news of Marshal Radsky''s death was not kept secret and was quickly passed on.


    Several rejoiced and some rejoiced.


    Austria naturally mourns, and the old Marshal is still very popular. Many people spontaneously organized to see off the old marshal.


    Napoleon III sent representatives to the funeral. A pure soldier is always easy to be respected, even if it is a former enemy.


    Of course, this is also a matter of time. After so many years of anti-French war, the hatred on both sides has long been forgotten.


    It is more likely that the French had too many enemies, and Austria was not ranked, and Britain and Russia were the main forces in pulling hatred.


    Marshal Radsky was only a small **** in the anti-French war, despite winning several local wars. Each one on the battlefield is not their own hostility.


    If rejoicing, should the Kingdom of Sardinia have it? They did not even send representatives. If it was not for Marshal Radsky, they would not have lost so badly in the Osama war.


    After all, the situation in Austria was not very good at the time, without the command of the old marshal, Franz did not dare to launch a counterattack.


    Had it not been for the country-fighting war ten years ago and lost two to three hundred thousand young people, now they would not have been so tragedy, and they would have no resistance.


    ...


    As it turned out, Franz thought too much, and the Sardinian government was not happy at all.


    The Prime Minister of Govern has been fired. There is no doubt that this must be related to the charcoal burning party.


    Not only him, all members of the Coal Burning Party in the government were removed from office and reviewed by the delegation.


    As for the charcoal burning party leaders, this time has long gone. If such a big thing happened, how could embody the supremacy of imperial power if not kill a few people to worship the flag?


    Franz was not Napoleon III, and he would never relent in this matter. Since the charcoal burning party planned the assassination case, he will pursue it to the end.


    Regardless of whether or not the charcoal burning party is involved, they must go to the guillotine. It doesn''t matter if the person under his control is sin.


    If they are not advocating and guiding these secondary two teenagers, it is estimated that they will not run out as assassins based on their brains.


    It would be nice to stay in the Sardinian demonstrations, even if it besiege the Capitol, Franz would not interfere, but running out to assassinate him would not work.


    If you don''t kill a hundred people, who knows when another assassin appears?


    If these people don''t run, they will need to be charged. It is no longer needed and the Joint Investigation Mission has issued a warrant.


    To catch people, Franz didn''t have much hope. In this era, there is no identity household registration. It is difficult to find out if you change your name or place where no one knows them.


    Knowing that those who ran the first time were smart people, the unlucky response was a bit slow, and now they have entered the prison.


    A young man appeared at his home in Gafur, and asked with a sad face, "Her Count, what now?


    My father was arrested, and the investigation team asked us to prove our innocence. If we can''t prove that it has nothing to do with this assassination, we will consider it a conspiracy. "


    Gafur said with a somber face, "Kelder, I want to know if you have planned this assassination, or did you know in advance that they were going to assassinate?


    This is very important. You have to tell the truth before I can find a way to save your father from coming out. "


    Kelder was about to cry. Conscience, even though he had a good relationship with the radicals, he also participated in some activities organized by the radicals, but he really knew nothing about the assassination.


    Not to mention his father, a capitalist in the Kingdom of Sardinia usually did not participate in specific activities at all, but only provided funds for the charcoal burning party.


    For the convenience of doing business, a name was hung in the party.


    The tragedy is this honorable post, which is a little higher. After several big men ran by, his father''s top management was also arrested by the investigation team.


    "My Excellency, I really don''t know. You know, my father is not a high-ranking party at all, and never participates in the party''s affairs."


    Gafur nodded, and he knew it. If it was normal, he would surely die to protect Kelder''s father, which is also his master.


    Things are different now, and the situation is completely out of control. He just wanted to save people, but he was powerless.


    In any case, the mastermind of the assassination must be found out, otherwise there is no way to explain to the international community.


    If the case cannot be resolved, the French occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia for a long time will become an established fact.


    Now the British still use all countries to contain the French, and have not let them occupy the entire Sardinian kingdom. If the killer can be identified in a timely manner, international pressure can also be used to force the French to withdraw, of course, land reparation compensation is indispensable.


    Gafur explained: "The situation is very complicated now, and the positions of representatives of different countries are different, and we have been deprived of the right to speak.


    The goal of the Austrians this time is to find the black hands behind the scenes. If there is an answer that they can accept, and then apologize, then this thing will pass.


    The trouble is for the French, who want to use this assassination to annex the kingdom of Sardinia, and even more frightening is that the Vienna government has acquiesced in their approach.


    The Russians can''t reach it. As long as the Vienna government does not object, the tsarist government will not support us. It is said that Nicholas I was also very angry at the assassination.


    Fortunately, the British are still supporting us. As long as we find the black hands behind the scenes, there is still room for maneuver. "


    Kelder wasn''t a fool. He had already heard the meaning of Gafur. If you can''t find the black hand behind the scenes, you have to find someone to do it.


    And this black pot is not easy to carry, not only to go to the guillotine, but also to get the approval of the investigation team.


    The people who can carry the pot are running away again. The remaining people are not qualified, even if they want to carry the pot.


    "So, my father is not in danger for the time being?" Kelder asked


    Gafur nodded and said, "You now find a way to raise a sum of money, call the investigation team and explain to them.


    Everyone knows that the real mastermind has run away, as long as you feed them, your father will be fine. "


    When he said that, Gafur himself didn''t believe it. Representatives of other countries are good at saying that as long as it has nothing to do with their own money, one eye will pass and one eye will be closed.


    Will the representatives of France and Austria dare to release water? In case you really can''t find the black hand behind the scenes, the only way is that the entire charcoal party is a black hand.


    Don''t let go of any mistakes. As long as the suspects are wiped away, it doesn''t matter who the real culprit is.


    For the two plots to assassinate the king, killing hundreds of suspects who may have been murderers is not worth mentioning at all.


    Don''t expect anyone to take the lead for them. No monarchy will vote against this issue.


    Kelder nodded reluctantly, he understood that Cuffell was speechless at this time. Knowing that the Prime Minister of Gafur was removed from office, he did not have much hope, and now he can find a way, which is considered good.


    Trying to rescue my father is only one aspect. What''s more important is that the crime is too big for the family to run away.


    As long as the Assassin case is involved, don''t say that he broke out in the family, even the old nobles will be finished.


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 Chapter 313： Gatlin

    The British occupied Queensland in 1859, and the whole of Australia fell into British colonial rule.


    Watching the British occupy the Gold Coast, Franz could only look forward to sighing. For Austria, Australia is too far away and has no ability to compete.


    The only people in the world who have the ability to compete with the British for Australia are the French. Obviously Napoleon III was not interested in exile.


    The French were not idle, and they continued to intensify their penetration of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Most of the areas bordering France were already under French control.


    The number of peacekeeping troops is limited, and the troops promised by various countries have not been fulfilled in time. They just control the Turin area.


    Regarding the infiltration of the French, in addition to the British calling with a group of younger brothers, the Russians, who were beyond their reach, began to eat melon. The Austrians were busy catching the killers and ignored the French actions.


    The London government was furious, but unfortunately, it was still busy suppressing the Indian rebellion. There was no way to invest more energy to interfere.


    The French government is pro-British, which is based on the premise of no conflict of interest. The kingdom of Sardinia is a piece of fat, and there is not much risk yet.


    The opportunity to expand in the European continent is too rare. Once this opportunity is missed, Napoleon III may not be able to encounter it again in his lifetime.


    As for the problem of offending the British, the British and French centennial feuds are not a joke, are they afraid to add another one?


    Now they are just nibbling, without swallowing the Kingdom of Sardinia, even if they save the British.


    At the same time as Europe expanded, the French also stepped up their expansion on the African continent, such as invading Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and other regions.


    At the end of 1859, Spain, unwilling to send in troops, invaded Morocco by 50,000 troops, conquered Touan and approached Tangier. Under the mediation of the British, the two countries signed the Treaty of Tetouan.


    In contrast, Austria has been quite peaceful this year. Of course, the colonies have expanded a bit, but they are advancing normally without major military operations.


    The biggest move is probably to send immigrants to the Americas.


    It is worth mentioning that during this year Franz held three state funerals, two of which were of the highest specifications.


    First Marshal Radsky died, then Metternich hung up, and then Marshal Julius went to see God.


    Fortunately, Marshal Radsky said that he was highly regarded, and there was no objection to the state funeral.


    Metternich became a stain in his political career because of the Vienna rebellion in 1848, and he has offended many people over the years.


    When he was alive, these people did not dare to be upset, and many died after jumping out. Find a bunch of reasons that he is not worthy of the highest standard state funeral.


    There is no doubt that this small storm did not affect Franz''s resolution and strongly suppressed the voice of opposition.


    No matter how the government propaganda, the reputation of Marshal Julius Butcher cannot be wiped out. When the rebellion was suppressed, more and more people were offended.


    After the announcement of the state funeral, there were also protests. There is no doubt that these people misunderstood the concept and were eventually thrown into prison for reflection.


    Give Marshal Julius a high standard treatment, this is what Franz does for everyone. The purpose is to tell everyone that as long as he is doing things for him, even if he is notorious, his emperor will protect them.


    In this context, the idiot who jumps out to do things is naturally unlucky.


    Illegal connection, gathering trouble, disrupting public order, endangering public safety ...


    This series of charges add up to more than ten years of introspection in prison. This is almost the same as lifeless. At present, more than 90% of people are living in prison for less than ten years.


    Those who follow the crowd will also be criticized and educated, fined, and sentenced severely.


    Those who receive money from others and accept employment for the march must face high fines and a prison life of more than one year.


    That''s right, the parade is also profitable. In many parades, because not enough people are attracted to participate, the organizers will hire ordinary people to participate.


    Franz cracked down on this behavior.


    It is directly stipulated in the law that a fine of 1,000 times the illegal profit is imposed, depending on the severity of the labor reform for more than one year.


    The organization or individual that pays for the hire is multiplied by ten on this basis.


    Franz also broke his heart in order to crack down on the manipulative politics of the consortium, and targeted laws were often added.


    Now is the time of severe crackdown. Criminals who are not in serious circumstances are basically exiled. For more than three years of recidivism, all of them have to serve in the road repair army.


    During the severe crackdown, the punishment was so severe. If you catch up, you can only be considered unlucky. Who asked you to do things at this time?


    Although the Constitution has not yet been published, everyone already knows that organizations and people with any criminal record are deprived of their right to participate in politics.


    Franz was not relenting when attacking the enemy. In this rapidly changing era, Franz is very skeptical that Austria can withstand the shock if strict order is not established.


    ...


    The maid Jenny said softly: "Your Majesty, the arsenal has sent another sample of machine guns, please look over."


    Franz said calmly, "Okay, arrange a test tomorrow."


    The machine gun appeared long ago. In 1851, the Belgian engineer Gatling designed the world''s first machine gun. Unfortunately, the actual value of this machine gun was too low.


    The advent of the Gatling machine gun immediately caught Franz''s attention, and ordered the arsenal to develop and improve.


    Four generations or five generations have been updated. The designers'' brains were wide open, and they came up with more than thirty machine guns with different shapes.


    However, with so many machine guns, none can satisfy Franz. It''s not that he is demanding, but these guns are really too bad.


    How to use a machine gun that jams when it moves? Who can move a 1.5-ton machine gun? Who can use machine guns that cost tens of thousands of shields?


    In short, Franz imagined that the quality and cheapness could not reach one. These machine guns are barely used to defend strongholds, because the corners are not enough, and they can only be fixed in one direction.


    This is the case of new technology research and development, and there are no reference objects. The Mark Qin machine gun that Franz wanted was not even visible at present.


    The Gatling machine gun was almost transformed, and the actual test in the African colony barely met the actual combat requirements.


    It is not installed in the army, the main reason is that the army of each country is not equipped with machine guns.


    Franz also wants to wait and see if there are better-performing machine guns. You need to know that the lightest machine guns today have hundreds of pounds, and they need to be pulled away by car.


    The replacement cost of the military is very high. Many countries have backward weapons and equipment, not because the government bureaucrats do not know it, but they cannot afford to change it at all.


    In this era, the upgrading of weapons and equipment is very fast. New weapons that have just been replaced have fallen behind in the past few years.


    If you''re out of luck, maybe you just finished changing out and more advanced equipment is out again.


    What should I do?


    If you do n¡¯t change clothes, you will be left behind. If you change clothes again, you will not be able to bear the finances.


    Moreover, even if it is changed, who can guarantee that no more advanced weapons will appear?


    In this case, everyone''s judgment will be tested.


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 Chapter 314： New Tripod Strategy

    Time passed quickly, and it entered 1860 in a flash. The first major event of the new year was that Nicholas I went to see God.


    If it happens in other European countries, this is also a small problem. It is not just another emperor, and life will go on as usual.


    This is not the case with Tsarist Russia. Changing the Tsar also means that the Russian foreign policy is about to change.


    As a continental hegemon, changes in the foreign policy of the Tsarist government will definitely affect the international situation, and the Vienna government must take measures to respond.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "According to the information we have collected, Alexander II is not as strong as Nicholas the Great, and he is better at compromised art.


    Alexander II''s political position was different from that of Emperor Nicholas. He advocated more thorough social reforms and opposed busy external expansion.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs judged that Alexander II might compromise with the British, stop supporting Indian rebels in exchange for compromise between Britain and Russia.


    Without the support of the Russians, the Indians could not stop the British, and it would not be long before this rebellion would be suppressed.


    In a maximum of two more years, the British will be able to withdraw from India. At that time, it is uncertain whether the British will return to the European continent or launch a new round of colonial expansion.


    In this context, the French should accelerate their actions in the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The Paris government has successfully persuaded Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries to withdraw their troops from the Kingdom of Sardinia. According to the agreement, after the killer was arrested, we would also withdraw from the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    As long as France and Russia reach an agreement and the Russians withdraw their troops in the Kingdom of Sardinia, the British will be overwhelmed, and the rest of the European countries will have no confidence in France.


    It is not difficult to convince the Russians. The biggest problem for Alexander II''s social reform was the lack of funding. As long as the French are willing to provide a loan, the Tsarist government will sell the Kingdom of Sardinia. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carr shook his head and said, "The London government will not stop and provide loans to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Although the previous governments have done it, the British government has provided guarantees for the loans.


    The British Parliament cannot assume this debt, and capitalists are even less likely to abandon the loan, not to mention the huge interest behind the loan.


    Now that the Kingdom of Sardinia is the dumping ground for their industrial and commercial products, with millions of pounds of export trade each year, they are reluctant to let go.


    Once the French captured the Kingdom of Sardinia, all their privileges were gone, and the loans became a bad debt.


    Now that the British have lost half of the Sardinian kingdom''s market, they are almost at the limit of their endurance.


    Unless the French take advantage of the British''s lack of time to take care of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the sword will be chaotic, resulting in the established fact of occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Unfortunately, the Paris government could not make this determination. They were worried that the direct occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia would cause everyone''s fear and even trigger an anti-French war. "


    This is a sequelae. Napoleon left a glorious era for the French, and also let the French stand under the spotlight. Any action they take on the European continent can be seen with a magnifying glass.


    Napoleon III could not accurately judge the true position of each country and chose stability. The cannibalization of the Kingdom of Sardinia, on the surface, relieves the fear of all countries, but it is actually useless for eggs.


    Regardless of the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the fears of all nations will not diminish. No action was taken, mainly for the benefit.


    The interests are not enough. Without the leadership of a big country, how can a small country make a head bird?


    Of course, this is just clear to the spectator. If Franz stood on Napoleon III''s position, he would also choose stability, even more stable than him.


    The Italian region has never been good. Even if it is to expand on the European continent and push the border to the Rhine, it has more potential for development than going to Italy.


    Stabilizing the basic market will kill North Africa, relying on the national strength of France, the integration of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco into the country is not a problem at all.


    The importance of the African continent has been seen by Napoleon III. After the succession, the pace of expansion was stepped up. Had it not been for the sardinian kingdom''s distraction, it is estimated that the largest colonial area in Africa today is not Austria.


    The Prime Minister Felix put forward different opinions: "The French have made the right choice. At the current rate of cannibalism, even if the British pull back to Europe, the French can eat half of the Sardinian kingdom.


    Even if the rest of the site is insured, their meals will be served in the morning and evening. Slowly the British will find that the kingdom of Sardinia is actually worth more.


    As for the losses they have suffered, they can be made up elsewhere. As long as the balance between Russia, Austria, and France is not broken, the British''s continental European policy has been achieved, and there is no need to count the smaller Sardinian kingdom.


    It''s just that the French are ambitious. Once they have occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia, I am afraid they will still plan other parts of Italy, and our troubles will be no small by then. "


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg made a shocking news: "Maybe we can make a big deal for the French and give the Italian region to them!"


    Everyone''s face changed greatly, France + Italy This is completely a giant.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl objected: "No, paying the entire Italian region can indeed be exchanged for the French''s acquiescence to our unification of the German region, but there are also British and Russians.


    The strength of the Prussian kingdom is not weak, and the German Federal Empire, which is barely unified, also has a lot of strength, and it is difficult for us to make a quick decision.


    Unless the British and Russian families are brought together again, one operation is not good, that is, France and Austria jointly challenge the entire European continent, we have not much chance of winning. "


    This proposal is indeed very tempting, but unfortunately the risk is too great.


    Franz is not worried that France and Austria will fail to challenge the European continent. Now the Russians are not in a strong position, and without the main force of the bear, the odds are not low.


    The problem is, this is just their wishful thinking. The French may be willing to make this deal, but Napoleon III, who loves to draw the wind, may not.


    In case of being pitted, it will be necessary to be ashamed, or to spit out a lot of benefits, unless ...


    Can''t think about it anymore, Franz immediately stopped the fantasy. The international situation did not listen to his command. Napoleon III''s ambitions had just been ignited, and he had not yet reached that point.


    "Today ¡¯s content is archived with the highest confidentiality, and everyone can bury it in their hearts.


    The ever-changing international situation is beyond our control.


    Unifying the German region is still our core strategy, but how to unify the German region and when to unify the German region must be cautious.


    Any ideas can be put forward to discuss things that cannot be done today, maybe the opportunity will come tomorrow.


    The most important thing now is development. It is not in our interest to break the international situation blindly. Compared to European countries, we have a great advantage.


    Population, territory, resources, these three core elements, with the exception of the Russians, no country on the European continent can compare with us.


    The longer the delay, the stronger the comprehensive national strength transformed by these advantages. Now the strength of the French is not far behind us, and the gap between the two sides will be completely opened after ten years.


    It will be easier to talk about this at that time. Napoleon III will not look at us being thrown away, they want to catch up, they must expand externally. "


    In this era, the news was inconvenient, and Austria''s economic development data had not been made public. All countries have not noticed the development advantages brought by population and territory.


    However, this cannot be kept secret for long. As you communicate more and more frequently, you will definitely notice changes in Austria.


    By that time, Napoleon III will certainly not be able to do it. The French, who have not been interrupted in this era, will not tolerate being surpassed and gradually fall.


    Either fight a battle to curb Austria''s development; or expand abroad to increase strength.


    This multiple-choice question is very easy to do, and there is also a bear with more population, territory, and resources. This is the enemy of the French continental hegemony.


    It is obviously impossible to fight by force. The Russo-Austrian alliance has not yet separated, and there is no chance of victory in military operations.


    Even if Napoleon III did not want to expand, fanatical nationalism would force them into battle. Either externally or internally.


    By that time, the French government will have little choice. Temptingly, the possibility of a deal between the two parties is very high.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl reminded: "His Majesty, the growth of the French is a great threat to us. At that time, even if we unified the German region, we will be trapped in the center of France and Russia, and strategically very passive.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "On the contrary, when Russia, France and Austria formed a three-legged division of the European continent, we were very safe.


    As long as the British do not abandon the European balance policy, we need not worry about being isolated. The annexation of France in Italy, but not France today.


    Similarly, the annexation of the Russian Empire in Northern Europe is not the current Russian Empire.


    The juxtaposition of three huge empires is actually the most stable, and war will break out only if there is a problem in one of the homes and this balance is broken.


    As long as it is not that we have the problem first, then the danger is still under control. From the current situation, we are stable in the three countries.


    The Russians are still reforming, and the success or failure is unpredictable. If reforms fail, the Russian empire may collapse someday in the future.


    Napoleon III''s position was improper, and many people in the country disobeyed his rule. If Italy is annexed, the crisis will only intensify. "


    I have to admit that Weissenberg''s strategic vision is still very good, just a little too radical.


    This is not a big problem. The cabinet cannot be all prudent. Franz is also ambitious.


    Weissenberg is only 35 years old and can stand out from many competitors. In addition to Metternich''s strong recommendation, it is Superman''s strategic vision. This is also the most important prerequisite for serving as Foreign Minister.


    The Prime Minister Felix asked: "Since the hidden dangers of annexing Italy are so great, how can we guarantee that Napoleon III will be fooled?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "The Prime Minister, Napoleon III, has been fooled since the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    During the Osa War, the capitalists and nobles who supported the Sardinian government suffered heavy losses, and the foundation of the Sardinian government''s rule has long been passive.


    Huge debts were carried on the back, and now the French have adopted political **** as the mainstay, supplemented by military threats.


    The influence of the Napoleon family in Italy is not weak. Many Italians are proud of Napoleon. I have reason to believe that the local power in the Kingdom of Sardinia will rely on the French.


    With the cooperation of these people, the French rule in the local area can soon be established.


    But calm is only temporary. It is impossible for the French to win over everyone, and they must also suppress some of those in power and cultivate trust to take power.


    These people will not be willing to fail, forced by the French menace, they dare not do anything in the short term.


    All we need is the short-term calm of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which can create an illusion of destiny for Napoleon III.


    We can also control some media, sing praises to him, and deepen his awareness.


    Once Napoleon III thought that the Italians would support his rule, the ambition to annex the Italian region could not be suppressed.


    However, Italian nationalism has been awakened. Once the French army is reduced or withdrawn, those unwilling to fail in political struggles will definitely jump out.


    For example: to encourage patriotic youth to rise up against French rule, to fund revolutionaries and so on.


    Rebellions are contagious. The Italian region is chaotic and France will not be stable. Without decades of self-cultivation, the French could not digest the Italian region.


    If done well, the French Empire itself will collapse.


    Of course, if this is to be done, the ambitions of the French will be further stimulated, and only by allowing them to annex more land will they be killed. "


    Franz was pleased that the Vienna government finally has a strategic visionary ambition! Despite these operations, they are somewhat idealized.


    But life is nonsense. If you can''t even think about it, how can you succeed?


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 Chapter 315： Unpredictable World Strategy

    The wheels of history are rolling in. After the succession of Alexander II, the tsarist government once again started the reform.


    However, Alexander II did not have the prestige of Emperor Nicholas and could not suppress the domestic nobility, which was a little embarrassing on the scene.


    This is the sequel to the failure of Nicholas I''s reforms. Everyone is very wary of the czar playing with new tricks. In the face of the aristocrat Alexander II who was holding the group, there was really nothing to do.


    Of course, Russian history books will definitely not say that Nicholas the Great failed reforms, but only that he died too early and failed to complete the reforms.


    The capture of Constantinople has sent Nicholas I to the altar, becoming the greatest tsar of the Russian Empire.


    The successful man was not blamed. Everyone would find reasons to defend him. The pressure of reform all fell on the shoulders of Alexander II.


    Infighting has intensified in the Tsarist government, and the Russians have no energy to continue to look for the British''s obscurity.


    On March 26, 1860, Britain and Russia signed the India Memorandum. The British paid off ¡ê 15 million in low-interest loans in exchange for the Russians'' recognition of his sovereignty in India.


    In other words, the Indian Rebels were sold by the Tsarist government. Although it wasn''t a good price, Alexander II couldn''t care less.


    Reform also requires funding. Unless it is reformed by violent means, otherwise the compensation of the interests-impaired groups will be indispensable.


    Franz couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief as he watched the bitter battle between Alexander II and the domestic aristocracy.


    The struggling Russian empire needed a stable international environment, and the Russo-Austrian alliance became crucial.


    This is exactly what Franz needs. At the last juncture of the industrial revolution, Austria needs a stable international situation.


    The British are also busy suppressing the Indian rebellion and have no time to engage in matters; the French are also at the last juncture of the Industrial Revolution and need a stable international environment.


    All four major powers need stability. Naturally, no one will do anything on the European continent. Other regions may not be the case. The Second Opium War has already broken out, and the American Civil War has spearheaded.


    Overseas affairs have little to do with the Vienna government. So far, Austria''s sphere of influence, that is, the Mediterranean and the African continent, is far beyond reach.


    But it soon became relevant. Looking at the "Austrian World Strategic Plan" submitted by the Colonial Ministry, Franz could only feel that ambition was a good thing.


    Regardless of whether it can be achieved in the end, the plan must first be beautiful. Almost every colonial empire has a world strategy, and the Austrian Colonial Ministry has now come up with a plan, which is too late.


    After careful study, Franz had to admit that the person who prepared the plan had a good strategic vision. In theory, the above strategies can be achieved.


    In full accordance with Franz''s strategic thinking, before the colony is divided up, try to avoid fierce conflicts with the major colonial empires.


    "There is no problem with the expansion plan of the African continent. It is not difficult to connect our colonies together. The main difficulty is the poor natural conditions.


    Infiltrating the Arabian Peninsula and gradually controlling this area is not difficult. Once the Suez Canal is opened, we can control these areas.


    However, the issues of Asian strategy and American strategy are big.


    Malaysia, New Guinea, and Kalimantan in Asia are too far away from us. How much can we invest?


    Even if it is not valued by various countries, the surrounding areas are the sphere of influence of the Dutch, Spanish and British. It is not difficult for us to occupy these areas, but what about ruling them in the future?


    The problems in the Americas region are even bigger. Do not look at the strength of these independent countries. They are not even qualified to survive in the European continent, but for the Americas thousands of miles away, we are not necessarily able to be their opponents.


    War has costs, and we must consider the issue of revenue and expenditure. As for the plan to dig a canal in Central America, it is necessary to stop immediately. What you cannot keep is not necessary to make wedding dresses for others.


    The establishment of colonial strongholds in the Patagonian Plateau is not a problem, and there are few people there. "


    There are also a number of islands that Franz did not comment on. He didn''t know where it was, and he couldn''t tell if he wanted to evaluate it.


    These unknown little places could not be found on subsequent globes, and he naturally had no impression.


    Governor Josip Jelacic explained: "His Majesty, our plans have been thoroughly analyzed and studied, and they are all feasible.


    For example: The Nicobar Islands is a legacy of the Austrian East India Company and is now ruled by our folk merchants.


    And Kalimantan, our colonial stronghold already exists. In Malaysia, we have already obtained MFN status.


    These are mostly the results of civil colonial teams, not government organizations. Not long ago, the British occupied the whole of Australia, raising their concerns and asking the Colonial Ministry for help.


    Considering that the British are still busy suppressing the Indian rebellion and have no energy to grab the land with us in a short time, the colonial department agreed to this plan.


    As for the American colonial plan, we are preparing for economic colonization, which penetrates Central America by economic means, and opened the canal in Panama. It was proposed by the capitalists.


    This plan is retained primarily for future consideration. If we can control the countries of Central America, it is necessary to open this canal.


    His Majesty, the strength of the Central American countries is very small, there is almost no industry, and arms and ammunition are all imported.


    The total population is just over two million, and on average there are more than 300,000 people in each country. Three-fifths are Indians, one-fifth are mixed-race children, and less than one-fifth are white. "


    Franz had nothing to say. No wonder the colonial ministry would pay attention to Central America. It was so weak that it would be strange not to be watched.


    First colonize the economy, and then slowly emigrate. When the number of immigrants is sufficient, the local government is overthrown.


    There is no difficulty yet, this is a sequela of a small population. As long as the Vienna government is willing to invest, it will not be difficult to colonize these areas.


    Thinking of this, Franz could only confuse the Spaniards'' defeat. It seems that the legacy left by the division of the Habsburg dynasty is too rich, and I do not know how to cherish it.


    If the government is a little bit courageous, it will not make these areas independent. It really isn''t working. You can also build an autonomous community and build an economic community.


    "Well, you convinced me. But the canal plan was shelved. I don''t want a canal to improve traffic in the Americas until the United States is divided."


    ...


    Since reading the "Austrian Global Strategic Plan", Franz has begun to attach importance to the collection of data from various countries.


    Don''t know, don''t know, just startled. If it wasn''t for geographical constraints, he wouldn''t bother to develop the African continent, and colonize South America directly.


    Just look at the population of South American countries:


    Peru has an area of ??1.29 million square kilometers and a population of about 2 million;


    Paraguay has an area of ??410,000 square kilometers and a population of about 500,000;


    Bolivia has an area of ??1.1 million square kilometers and a population of about 1.25 million;


    Ecuador has an area of ??280,000 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000;


    Brazil has an area of ??8.51 million square kilometers and a population of about 7.3 million;


    ...


    With such a small population, there are still serious racial contradictions in the country. As the ruling class, there are only a few white people, and more are Indians and slaves.


    If you think about it, Portugal and Spain are not big populations. There are so many colonies. Where do they go to get so many immigrants?


    Without enough immigrants, the local development will naturally be unsuccessful. The low level of local development has reduced everyone''s desire for immigration.


    After falling into a vicious circle, countries in South America also slowly missed opportunities for development. After the United States developed, they were suppressed again, and they had no chance to develop again.


    This is also related to the ineffectiveness of the governments of South American countries. If the government does a better job, a small and strong one is not a problem at all.


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 Chapter 316： Global cruise

    I have to say that the colonial ministry has chosen a good time, the British and American struggles around Central America can continue to ten years ago, because no one has taken advantage of each other by pinching the sword.


    In an effort to suppress the Indian rebellion, the British carried out a limited strategic contraction overseas. In 1859 the London government made a concession, giving up its sphere of influence in Central America.


    The radicals in the southern United States originally planned to incorporate Central America as a slave state, but this was opposed by northern business owners.


    Contradictions between the North and the South also need to be discussed from the US-Mexico War, because the seizure of a large area of ??Mexico only detonated the North-South conflict.


    Planters in the south want to turn these areas into animal slave states, and industrial owners in the north demand to turn these areas into free states.


    Conflicts of interest were not discussed, and the contradictions between the North and the South became public.


    The economic crisis of 1857 only exacerbated this contradiction. Capitalists in the north demand higher tariffs to protect the market, and planters in the south demand lower tariffs in order to export agricultural products.


    Don''t get me wrong. Northern capitalists need to increase not only import tariffs on industrial and commercial products, they also demand higher export tariffs on agricultural products so that they can obtain cheap raw materials.


    Break money, such as killing parents. The plantation owners in the south naturally couldn''t bear it. This was to cut meat directly on them to exploit agriculture to supplement the industry.


    As for the abolition of slavery, this is actually just an excuse for the outbreak of war. If it is only for the abolition of slavery, as long as the government is willing to pay a compensation, most slave owners are still acceptable.


    Anyway, the cost of working as a slave is not much higher than that of a slave. There are also many labor export companies active in the United States. They can still easily obtain enough cheap labor.


    Obviously, the capitalists in the North have lost so much effort, not only to liberate slaves, but everyone''s morality is not so high.


    Their ultimate goal is to turn the South into a place of origin of raw materials and a place of dumping of industrial and commercial products.


    Because both sides knew that it could not be eased, after the failure of political struggles in history, the southern plantation owners directly chose to preempt.


    Now that both the North and the South are working hard for the election, they are already in trouble, and they have no energy to take care of Central America.


    In this context, Austria has penetrated into the tentacles. Of course, this action is very small, and still stays in business activities.


    If the American civil war does not break out, there is no doubt that the unstable Austrian forces based on the instability cannot do the Americans, and the colonial ministry can be considered a gamble.


    Unlike Britain and France, Austria does not have a foothold in the Americas. To intervene in the American civil war, it must be prepared in advance.


    The Army can wait, the Navy must not be absent.


    The planters in the south are absolutely reluctant to yield to the capitalists in the north. As long as the maritime transport channel is maintained and the planters see the European countries behind them, they will not easily surrender.


    Despite the huge gap between North and South, this gap can be reduced. With European countries providing logistics, weapons and equipment can prevail.


    To put it plainly, now is the era of great sailing. A ship can transport thousands of tons at a time, and it only takes a few months to return to and from North America.


    As long as it has the support of the major European powers, adding tens of thousands of tons of weapons and ammunition every month will not be a problem.


    The United States is not yet a descendant of the United States, it is just a reel. They don''t have the capacity to produce tens of thousands of tons of ammunition every month.


    If European countries block the supplies of the northern government again, the advantage of the northern government is only manpower.


    The human advantage is not unsolved. The southern government has money. They can use cotton and tobacco as mortgages and recruit mercenaries in Europe.


    If everyone is shameless, first pretend to be the southern navy, destroy the northern navy, and then sneak on the northern coastal cities from time to time.


    No landing is required, as long as dozens of tons of artillery shells are fired into the city every day, the northern economy will be finished soon.


    What will happen in the end, Franz is not a prophet and cannot be sure. Anyway, the longer the war fought, and the wider the scope, the more difficult it will be for the United States to recover after the war.


    The power of hatred can never be underestimated. When the north and the south are stained with blood, even if they are barely unified, they will not be stable.


    Franz asked: "How long will it take for the newly constructed Bavaria, Lombard, Wurttemberg, Hessen, Saxon to serve?"


    The Naval Department also sold the naming rights for these warships. The governments of the states paid one-third of the shipbuilding expenses before they got the naming rights.


    Franz even encouraged the governments of the states to establish their own navy, but unfortunately everyone was not fooled. They are all dry ducks, and they do n¡¯t even go to the estuary. How can we raise everyone ¡¯s interest?


    Ken paid extra money to sponsor the navy, all for the sake of face. Can''t you have other nations, but you don''t?


    As it happens, the New Holy Roman Empire is not endless, and a dozen aegis can still be easily taken out.


    Therefore, under the confusion of the Admiralty, these state governments paid a sponsorship fee to make the size of the new Holy Roman Empire navy larger.


    After the completion of these ironclad ships, Austria suddenly became the third naval power in the world only after Britain and France.


    The Navy''s gross tonnage also crossed the 100,000-ton mark, and it also has ten iron armored ships, becoming the country with the largest number of iron armored ships in the world.


    Of course, this advantage will not last long. After a few months at most, they will be overtaken by the British again; within a year or two, they will be overtaken by the French.


    Naval arms race? Franz wasn''t going to play anymore. Now these ships were built, mainly for sale.


    As soon as the Civil War broke out, he would sell it to the southern government at a high price. Of course, it is also possible to sell it to the northern government.


    It is based on the fact that the South is at a disadvantage. The best option is to let Americans kill each other. It is necessary to maintain the balance of power between the two sides.


    As for how big the northern advantage is, it will definitely win, but in fact it is very nonsense. Just look at how long the Civil War has fought. If the strength of both sides is depressive, how can it be fought for four years.


    The northern advantage lies in industry and population, and the southern advantage lies in military. The capitalists did not have the courage to carry a gun on the battlefield, but the plantation owners did.


    The United States is an immigrant country, and the public''s identity is not high. Most of the people propagated by the Americans in the later generations were actually enthusiastically enlisted in the army.


    Especially the new immigrants, who were originally in the period of the Great Revolution, ran to avoid the war, and now they must be put on the battlefield, only if they are willing to blame!


    "Your Majesty, the Bavaria is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The remaining ships will not be completed early next year. All of these warships will be in service until around May next year." Naval Minister Philcos replied


    After thinking about it, Franz found that the time was still sufficient. No matter how the butterfly effect is, the American Civil War cannot be completed in a few months, and the Austrian Navy has time to rush through.


    "The Admiralty''s global cruise plan can be launched, sending seven iron armored ships to visit the world, starting in Asia, then to the Americas, and finally returning to Europe."


    To brush the sense of presence, it is best to go to overseas countries, so as not to stimulate the sensitive nerves of European countries.


    When this lap is over, the warships are almost sold out. When they return to Europe, they will not be dazzled.


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 Chapter 317： U.S. Civil War breaks out

    Since entering the era of ironclad ships, the Austrian navy has taken the lead. The continuous expansion of the Austrian navy forced European countries to follow up.


    If it wasn''t for the outbreak of the Indian rebellion that had restrained the British, the Vienna government would have felt what pressure was.


    Everyone in the London government is clamoring for the top three standards. (More than the tonnage of the second, third and fourth navy powers)


    Of course, these people are just saying, in fact, the British have never done it.


    Don''t talk about the top three standards now. Even the top two standards, Franz doubts the British can do it.


    The combined gross tonnage of the Faun navy has approached the Royal Navy. Taking into account the factors of the iron armored ship, the strength of the Royal Navy is no longer able to achieve a reductive advantage over France and Austria.


    However, after the Indian rebellion is suppressed, the British should be able to achieve the two strong standards for a long time to come. In the short term Franz is not ready to explode the navy, so as not to stimulate the sensitive nerves of the British.


    No, it has been stimulated, but I haven''t paid attention to it for the time being.


    If it wasn''t for the Tsarist government''s inadequate financial resources, Franz was ready to help the Russians explode the navy and stimulate the London government.


    This is not contradictory, as long as the British are stimulated, they will invest more financial resources into the iron armored ships. In fact, these warships are only transitional products. The more they are built, the greater the loss will be.


    If it were not for the Civil War, Franz wouldn''t have had so many iron armored ships out. In terms of warship performance, these warships will soon be eliminated.


    Just considering that an arms race could trigger war, Franz wasn''t ready to be the first bird right now. Since it is British-Russian hegemony, of course, the Russians have to go.


    Prior to reunifying the German region, Franz was not prepared to directly confront the British, which would be worth the loss.


    ...


    In Washington, the elections that determine the fate of the United States are over. Franz''s butterfly effect did not affect the election, and Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected by an absolute majority as the 16th US President.


    The overall appearance of the interests of northern capitalists has caused panic and hatred among plantation owners in the south. In order to protect their own interests, they began to connect.


    On December 20, 1860, representatives of the Southern Plantation Owners met in South Carolina and decided to withdraw from the Federation.


    A declaration of slavery was also issued, welcoming states to withdraw from the federation and joining the newly formed state, the American States Alliance.


    After the news reached Europe, it immediately caused a sensation. Franz immediately convened a cabinet meeting to discuss countermeasures.


    "We have had a long history of North-South conflict in the United States, and the results of this election have shown that planters in the South have failed in all aspects of their political struggle.


    In order to protect their own interests, they had to withdraw from the Federation and form a new state.


    Legally speaking, these states have the right to withdraw.


    But the capitalists in the north will certainly not agree, they also want to obtain cheap industrial raw materials and markets. If these states were to run away, all their previous efforts would be useless.


    Unless the northern government makes a compromise, it is impossible for planters in the south to go back, and Lincoln ¡¯s appeal is really just a show.


    This time the North-South split was not just because of the abolition of slavery, but also the issue of tariffs at the core level, which he did not mention.


    If Lincoln promises to reduce tariffs on farm products, the determination of southern planters to become independent may be shaken. Now the two sides can only speak in war.


    With the outbreak of the American Civil War, half of our American colonial strategy was realized, and a divided United States is more in our interest.


    However, there is a large gap between the North and the South in terms of comprehensive strength. Only 7 states that have joined the South Government are afraid that they are not the opponents of the North Government. "


    There is no need to say that the United States is divided. The Vienna government absolutely supports it. This is even more necessary after the launch of the Americas strategy.


    Home Secretary Wendy Schgrez said calmly: "On the surface, the northern government is indeed stronger.


    In fact, not all the northern states are willing to participate in this war, and most Americans do not want a war. Only by public opinion controlled by the capitalists, the people fled to the battlefield.


    A few states in the south are different, they are forced to a dead end. The vital interests of the people in the South are much higher.


    In the short term, it is more likely that the southern government will have an advantage in military affairs; if the war is delayed, the northern manpower advantage will gradually be transformed into military strength.


    I think as long as the commander-in-chief of the south is smarter, take the Washington as soon as the war breaks out, and then negotiate with the northern government.


    Anyway, everyone likes to see bad luck in households. European countries will definitely support the US division. "


    Prime Minister Felix questioned: "This is difficult to achieve. It is indeed possible for the Southern Government to occupy Washington in the first instance.


    However, they have no way to prevent the US government from withdrawing. There are obviously more federal states on the north side. Instead, military operations in the south will stimulate everyone''s nerves and let the neutral states join in.


    The southern government has limited strength, and if they can''t fight a few states, they will become exhausted. The northern government that has responded will still overwhelm the south by relying on its solid strength.


    In fact, the crux of the problem is not how the North and the South fight, but the fact that both sides can draw more allies.


    There are 35 states in the United States and 16 slave states. Now only 7 have declared independence. The political activities of the two sides are the key to determining the outcome of this war.


    If the southern government can draw 16 animal slave states together for independence and lobby a few states for neutrality, the strength of both sides will be drawn closer.


    If the strength of the two sides is equal, with the intervention of European countries, there will not be no chance to solve the problem peacefully. "


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "His Prime Minister, I am afraid this ideal situation will not happen.


    The diplomatic work of the southern government simply failed, and they did not know where they obtained the confidence, and so far they have not asked us for help.


    I have no illusions about how many states they can convince to join. In terms of public opinion, the capitalists in the north occupy a dominant position. If they don''t work hard enough, many animal husbandry states will fall to the northern government.


    After all, the capitalists in some animal slave states are not small. If the response is slow, I am afraid that the federal states that originally favored them will be pulled by the northern government. "


    What is the confidence of the southern government? Cotton, of course!


    At this time, about one-fifth of the British population lived directly or indirectly on cotton textiles, 80% of which were provided by the southern states.


    It is absolutely impossible for the London government to tolerate problems in the cotton supply chain, but unfortunately they ignored the cotton harvest of 1860 and the London market has a 50% backlog of cotton.


    This negligence is very deadly. Many capitalists regard the blockade in the north as a good opportunity to deal with the backlog and obtain huge profits.


    With the hindrance of these people, and the impact on the cotton industry is not fatal, the London government was caught in controversy and did not fully intervene in the American civil war.


    Next, it was difficult to reach an agreement with France and Spain to decide to interfere, and they were again put together by the French. Coupled with the PR of the Northern Government, the London Government was again in hesitation.


    After a few hesitations, cotton was grown in India and Egypt. British capitalists ¡¯interest in the southern government ¡¯s cotton has soared, and international intervention has been delayed.


    By the time the London government makes a decision, the southern government is already powerless.


    In the face of the southern government that failed diplomacy, Franz also had a headache. I do n¡¯t know how to take advantage of it.


    If the southern government is more positive, whether out of strategic need or out of interest, everyone will support them.


    In any case, in order to crack down on Americans, Franz now has to hold his nose and recognize, but still has to volunteer to help the southern government.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates with Britain and France. Let''s work together to persuade more livestock states to join the southern government. Presumably they will not mind pitting Americans.


    Look for a few more newspapers to break the news: the news of cotton harvest and slow sales, by the way, highlight the news of cotton production in India, Egypt, West Africa and other regions.


    Find a few experts and scholars to analyze the seriousness of the problem, so that those in power in the southern government are sober and aware that their cotton weapons are not reliable. "


    In addition to cotton, there are many agricultural products that are American fist products, but these things are also produced elsewhere.


    Even Franz was thinking about sending someone to burn the British cotton stocks. This idea just passed away, mainly because there were too many cotton warehouses, and it wasn''t enough for a few people to burn them out.


    However, most of the cotton in the south has not yet been shipped out. As long as the southern government is vigilant and the subsequent cotton transportation is suspended, the British government will still have to be tied to a southern government boat.


    After all, India and Egypt need time to grow cotton, and domestic factories can''t wait.


    Historically, in the early days of the war, some people proposed to intercept this part of the cotton transport fleet and cut off the trade of the southern government.


    However, in order not to offend the British, the Lincoln government chose to let it go. Even during the outbreak of the Civil War, the northern blockade of cotton shipments was not tight.


    Otherwise, the cotton supply of John Bull has really been cut off, and the British have long been hit.


    There is no doubt that although the British Army did not hesitate, it was okay to deal with Americans.


    Only the Royal Navy blocked the US coast, and a bunch of Indian soldiers sent up could kill the northern government.


    As for logistics supplies, it is far less terrible than expected. The most important food can be provided by the southern government, and there is no shortage of these things.


    Weapons and ammunition need to be transported from homeland. The ammunition consumption of the war in this era was not large. As the world''s largest industrial country, the British could afford it.


    To put it plainly, the northern government has more than 20 million people. As soon as the war broke out, several states were knocked down by the south. The war potential that the northern government can break out is also limited.


    The strength of the British in suppressing the Indian rebellion is enough to rewrite the end of the Civil War. The American soldiers who had just been picked up and sent to the battlefield had very little fighting power.


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 Chapter 318： International recognition

    By the end of 1860, the total population of the United States had reached 31.6 million. The northern free state has a population of about 18.7 million, and the southern animal slave state has a population of 12.9 million, of which slaves have reached 5 million.


    Franz''s butterfly effect still played a role, and the strength comparison between the north and the south has changed slightly, but it cannot change the fact that the north is strong and the south is weak.


    In the Austrian embassy in Washington, representatives of the four countries including Britain, France, and Western Europe gathered. Drucker, the Austrian Ambassador to the United States, took the lead to say, "Today everyone is invited to discuss the issue of independence of the South.


    At this critical moment of change, we need to be consistent in order to better protect everyone''s interests. "


    I do n¡¯t know when it started, everyone found the benefits of the principle of unity of powers. As long as this is done, everyone can make a lot of money.


    Everyone fell into meditation, as if they were weighing whether the benefits of the joint effort were large, or whether the gains alone were higher.


    As for the abolition of slavery, it is out of everyone''s consideration. Don''t look at the shocking slogan of "abolition of slavery" in European countries. In fact, everyone is thinking about watching the excitement.


    In recent years, the United States has inflated at a balloon-like rate, which has caused many people''s concerns. The US threat theory is also a hot topic in Europe.


    In order to attract immigrants, the propaganda developed by Americans, under the guidance of interested people, have turned into evidence of American threats.


    Because the communication has not changed, and the adverse effects brought by public opinion, the US government has never been able to exceed it. I tried to guide public opinion a few times, and instead I was caught with a handle and was embarrassed.


    British representative Mark Oliver said, "All four of our countries have huge trade relations with the United States. A stable America is more in our interest.


    Everyone joins hands to prevent the outbreak of the American civil war, which is conducive to world peace and stability. "


    The British attitude is not surprising. The British Empire cannot do without the cheap industrial raw materials provided by Americans, especially cotton.


    Not only are the British, the three countries of Faosi are big cotton importing countries. Even with the cotton harvest in West Africa, Austria can barely be self-sufficient.


    The representative of Spain added: "To maintain world peace, a divided United States is necessary.


    From 1783 to the present, the territory of the United States has expanded from more than 800,000 square kilometers to nearly 8 million square kilometers. If it is not curbed, it will not be long before they cannibalize the entire America.


    Everyone is American, and we should know the development potential of this country. According to their speed of development, they will catch up with Europe in 50 years, and then they will surpass us by their huge size.


    You know, our four nations together don''t have one third of the United States. They have almost no shortage of resources and want to limit where they can''t start.


    Now is the only opportunity. If the United States resolves internal issues, the future world hegemony will be booked. "


    Francisco''s statement is almost a copy of the American threat theory. With the development of the United States and continuous expansion in recent years, Spain is the biggest victim.


    In particular, the Americans reached into Cuba again in an attempt to seize another colony in Spain, which inspired the hatred of the Spanish.


    The expansion movement of the Americans, apart from having little impact on Austria, is that Britain and France are unprofitable. The French were forced to buy the Louisiana area, and the British lost more.


    French representative Alfred sarcastically said, "This is too alarmist, can the United States become the world hegemony?"


    Drucker, the Austrian representative, said with a smile: "Who knows this? However, the speed of development of Americans is obvious to all these years. They are constantly consuming European blood.


    Everyone wants to send immigrants to the colonies, but they are cut off a lot by Americans, right? Hundreds of thousands of Europeans emigrate to the United States every year. What this means is clear to everyone!


    If the northern government succeeds, they will have the richest resources in the world, the cheapest industrial raw materials, and a large amount of labor, and they will soon complete industrialization.


    In the commodity market, we have added another competitor. Perhaps it won''t be long before the Americas are flooded with American manufacturing.


    Capital knows no borders. Perhaps many capitalists are already considering moving to the United States. If these people also come over, then our technical advantage will no longer exist.


    You know, they''re also stuck with our industrial raw materials, such as cotton.


    Even if everyone finds a new place of production of raw materials, it is difficult to lower the production cost than that of the United States. It is also reasonable for capitalists to set up factories in the United States. "


    Drucker''s words obviously meant something. The few people sitting were all ruling classes of various countries. They belonged to vested interests, and no one wanted to see their national interests damaged.


    Mark Oliver''s face changed greatly, and he dared to guarantee that if he did nothing this time, after returning home, he would be retaliated by domestic capitalists.


    Capitalists immigrated to the United States? This is actually just the patent of big capitalists and consortia. It is fortunate for small and medium capitalists to go to an unfamiliar place and not be swallowed up.


    Real capital has no borders. After the order is established, everyone will pay attention to it, and then it will be realized.


    Drucker''s purpose is still to remind everyone to sit upright, not to collect money from the Northern Government, and to favor Americans in political stance.


    After calming down, Mark Oliver said with a smile: "The United States is indeed too strong, but it is better to weaken it.


    I remember in the "Declaration of Independence" that the federal states of the United States have the right to withdraw. Now that the seven states in the south are independent, let us recognize their status! "


    This is deadly, once the European countries recognize the independence of the southern government. The Civil War is no longer a civil war in the United States, but a war between two independent nations.


    Politically, it is undoubtedly a fatal blow to the northern government. Once the legal status of the southern government is established, the excuses for future countries to interfere in this war will be easy to find.


    If everyone wants, as long as the Southern Government sends out an invitation letter, everyone can use force to intervene.


    The northern government''s attempt to use abolition to create public pressure and sever Europe''s support for the southern government failed just at the beginning.


    The British made this decision, and the Canadian issue was also behind it. The continuous expansion of the United States has long dissatisfied the British. The conflict between Britain and the United States has not stopped since the war of independence.


    In 1812, the resigned President Jefferson vowed: "This year, the Canadian region will be merged ... and eventually the British forces will be completely driven out of the American continent!"


    Soon the Americans launched an offensive in Canada in an attempt to dominate the American continent.


    The angered John Bull immediately took military action to make Americans feel what was called the iron fist of the British Empire. The Americans fighting on the battlefield searched for their teeth and burned the White House.


    Time is the best weapon, and the horrors of the British are gradually forgotten by the Americans. In 1844, the slogan for the eleventh presidential James Polk campaign was: "(UK) either surrender Oregon or go to war!"


    At this time, the United States is no longer weak, and it is so good to be away.


    At that time, after the London government weighed the pros and cons, they confessed to giving up the Oregon area, but this breath was stunned.


    It can be frustrating, but the threat from the United States to the British is also felt. It''s just that the capitalists exerted influence over Congress for their own interests and reconciled the conflict between Britain and the United States.


    No matter how you say it, the enemies are still written down. Immediately after discovering the anti-American stances of Ossi, Mark Oliver immediately decided to knock the Americans into a sap.


    French representative Alfred objected: "It is not good to directly interfere in the internal affairs of the United States. European public opinion supports slave abolition, and it is easy to cause trouble if we do so."


    The interests determine the position. The French have very little interest in North America. Naturally, they will not mind that the United States is bigger. Anyway, after the United States became larger, the British were the first to bear it.


    The representative of Austria, Drucker, rightly explained: "This is only a small problem. The southern government can also abolish slavery. They are now protecting the private property of the sacred Rome.


    Withdrawal from the United States Federation is also completely legal. The United States Constitution does not have provisions prohibiting states from withdrawing, we must abide by the spirit of the contract!


    To put it plainly, the main reason for the contradiction between North and South is the issue of tariffs. The idea of ??the northern government to raise tariffs has seriously damaged the principle of fairness in trade! "


    Trade fairness is false, but it is true that harms everyone''s interests. Once Americans raise tariffs, everyone not only loses the place of cheap raw materials, but also loses a commodity market.


    Even the French, who support the United States in chaos to the British, have to admit that the practices of the northern government have hurt their interests.


    This is also the reason for frequent changes in the French government''s policy on the United States. Many times, they don''t know what to do.


    French representative Alfred had an incredible question: "Have you been kidding me, will the southern government abolish slavery?"


    After propaganda by the northern government, to many people, the southern government is an evil slaver. The plantation owners originally depended on the exploitation of slaves to make a profit, how could they give up their money?


    Drucker responded confidently: "There is nothing impossible. Planters can also learn the capitalist business model.


    In this world, are there many unscrupulous capitalists who only pay a small salary, or even do not pay?


    The slaves were given nominal free status by name, but the salaries they paid were actually just enough for these people to survive.


    If you are old and sick, you will be kicked out and killed yourself. Could it be that one way, the cost would really increase?


    The plantation owners feared nothing more than that these slaves would leave after the slaves had gained their free status. This problem can be solved through employment contracts. "


    Drucker is talking about the social reality of this era, as it is in all European countries. Everyone abolished serfdom in name, in fact, the lives of the people at the bottom did not improve much.


    On the surface, after becoming workers, everyone was paid and their living standards improved. In fact, this is in exchange for increased labor.


    In the face of the economic crisis, if you lose your job, you will lose your job. Workers cannot be cured if they are ill. One rule means that the home is destroyed and there is no security at all.


    Mark Oliver echoed: "Yes, in terms of cost, it is also a good choice to use another method of employment. With so many labor exporting companies in the United States, the plantation owners will never lack labor.


    As leaders of the civilized world, we have an obligation to help the southern government to gradually abolish evil slavery and join the family of civilized society. "


    The issue of slavery was resolved, and the French representative was not opposed. It is not important that the southern government abolish slavery, as long as they make a gesture of intentionally abolishing slavery.


    The representative of Spain proposed: "In order to abolish evil slavery at an early date, and for world peace and stability, then we must now persuade more cattle slave states to join the southern government."


    Obviously, in order to balance the strengths of the north and the south, from the mouth of the politician, he became sounding.


    As for whether the southern government will accept everyone''s good intentions, there is no need to consider it at all. They must accept it.


    It''s just a political gesture, not an immediate action. Just by doing a show, you can get the recognition of the international community. Who has the courage to refuse?


    French representative Alfred said: "This is a good offer and France is willing to help these slaves to be free."


    ...


    On February 11, 1861, the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, despite the opposition of the northern government, jointly issued a diplomatic announcement, recognized the independence of the southern government, and established formal diplomatic relations.


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 Chapter 319： French response

    On March 26, 1861, the Austrian Navy set out from the port of Venice to begin a global visit. The first stop was the Ottoman Empire.


    Unfortunately, the Sudanese government has moved its capital to inland areas, otherwise they can have a good feel of what is stress. Even with the relocation of the capital, the Sudanese government was still shocked.


    Seven iron armored ships plus a dozen auxiliary warships constitute the world''s most powerful fleet, which is not comparable to sail fleets.


    When it comes to visits, it is just visits. This time, Franz did not plan to take root, and after frightening the Sudanese government, he visited the Mediterranean countries and went straight to Asia.


    Paris


    Excited Napoleon III announced at a government meeting: "We want to build a larger iron armored fleet and let the world know the power of France."


    Napoleon III had no way to react less fiercely, even if the navy was not as good as the British. He can also comfort himself that the British are a pure sea power country, and France is an amphibious land and sea, which can''t bear it compared with the Austrians.


    The French navy''s advantage over the Austrian navy is only based on tonnage and combat experience.


    Unfortunately, these experiences have all stayed in the era of sailing warships, many things have fallen behind in the era of ironclad ships, and tactical concepts have also changed. Even if the tonnage has several times the advantage, the sail warship cannot win the iron armored ship.


    There is no way. The sails of the warship are also used to deal with the sails. Suddenly the enemy becomes an armored ship.


    Secretary of the Navy Dike replied confidently: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We have started to build the Armored Fleet. At present, there are two Armored ships in service, and three Armored ships at the end of the year.


    The Admiralty is planning to build ten iron armored ships, which can be completed in a maximum of two years to let the world know our strength. "


    The technical level has passed, and building an armored ship is no longer an issue. This is also the speed of shipbuilding in peaceful times. If you are willing to rush to work, the construction time of a warship only takes a few months.


    During this period, the tonnage of ironclad ships has not skyrocketed. The big ones are only eight or nine thousand tons, and the small ones are only two or three thousand tons. The dock does not need to be modified, and basically can meet the needs of shipbuilding.


    Napoleon III said with satisfaction, "OK!"


    The world''s first navy cannot get the name, the world''s second is to say that it can no longer be lost, and the French also want to lose face.


    According to the international rankings of military forces, the French army and navy are second, and Austria is closely followed by the army and navy. The military forces on the two countries are very close.


    Before the advent of the armored ship era, the strength of the Austrian navy was still six or seven or eight. As a result, when the ironclad landed, he overtook the car and jumped away from Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United States.


    Many people now believe that the Austrian Navy can be compared with the French Navy. This concept is very marketable in the Mediterranean, and Napoleon III did not know it.


    In terms of naval tonnage, the Austrian navy is close to 70% of the French navy. Considering the increase in the combat effectiveness of ironclad ships, this statement is very convincing.


    Therefore, the French Admiralty announced the long-planned shipbuilding plan. When these warships enter service, the navies of the two countries will be stretched again.


    As for Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal, at this time they have fallen behind and are unable to participate in this navy feast.


    After a pause, Secretary of the Navy Dike added: "Your Majesty, our navy has insufficient military expenses. To build so many iron armored ships, the government will need to increase funding."


    Apparently, it was not without purpose that the Navy asked Napoleon III to come and see the Austrian navy fleet in person. On the surface, the French navy has lost face, in fact, it is still for shipbuilding funding.


    Without paying attention to the mini-calculations of the Admiralty, Napoleon III asked: "How much worse?"


    Secretary of the Navy Dike replied solemnly: "At least another 120 million francs must be allocated before we can complete the plan."


    Shipbuilding alone is definitely not worth so much money, but also basic training, staffing, new technology research and development ...


    The current appropriation is only an upfront cost. Once the construction is completed, the subsequent maintenance costs of the navy will also increase, in other words, the naval military expenditure will increase.


    Without waiting for Napoleon III to answer, Minister of Finance Monier couldn''t wait to jump out and say, "No, you guys are talking big in the lion.


    How much is the construction cost of an iron armored ship? How could it be 120 million francs, and the maximum would not exceed 80 million francs. If you save a little, 70 million francs may be enough. "


    Now the French Empire''s fiscal revenue has reached 1.72 billion francs (about 68.8 million pounds), the French have the confidence of cattle B, and the British fiscal revenue at the same time is also 70 million pounds.


    (Note: the chronology of the statistics looks like it only calculates the local)


    However, no matter how high the fiscal revenue, the money will never be enough. The Ministry of Finance still has to save the province, and it must fight decisively against such a lion''s big opening.


    Secretary of the Navy Dike explained solemnly: "How can this be saved, Earl? In the age of ironclad ships, we are one step behind the Austrians, mainly because of insufficient military expenditure.


    If military expenditures are reduced now, how can we develop new technologies?


    Ironclad ships are not the same as the previous sail ships. After serving, our soldiers must be retrained to be able to operate skillfully. This is another expense.


    In addition, the tonnage of iron armored ships is much larger than that of sailed warships. Many of our original military ports need to be rebuilt, which requires money. "


    Chancellor of the Treasury Monier did not buy the account: "Don''t say these nonsense. Except for research and development and the use of new technologies, other projects have funding every year. Do not want to repeat the budget.


    Even if the Ministry of Finance allocates funds to you, you will not pass the government audit in the future. It is better to make a detailed budget again, and we will discuss the issue of appropriation. "


    This is very political art. The warship must have been built. This was the will of Napoleon III, but the shipbuilding expenditure was still reduced. Otherwise, how could the Ministry of Finance be serious and responsible?


    Knowing that the two had more elements to quarrel and play, Napoleon III still looked at the excitement casually. Apparently, his emperor is still qualified in power.


    The emperor''s life would be difficult if the people were held in a hug. Such a small battle, even if it is clear that this is just a routine business, the contradiction will be deeply rooted after a long time.


    The power of the Ministry of Finance is too great, and all departments need their funding to offend God of Wealth. If there is no contradiction and the Ministry of Finance sells it everywhere, the emperor will not sleep.


    ...


    Seeing that the fire had arrived, Napoleon III interrupted the argument between the two: "Well, if you want to make a noise, go back to your office and make a noise, don''t affect my mood.


    I remember that the United States seemed to be divided. How did the Foreign Ministry respond? "


    Foreign Minister Auvergne replied: "His Majesty, we have news from our Minister in Washington, and now we have reached an agreement with the three British and Western countries, and everyone agrees on US affairs.


    Now that we have convinced the southern government to agree to the abolition of slavery, the four countries have officially recognized the legitimacy of the southern government, and are currently lobbying more cattle slave states to join the southern government.


    If nothing else, the United States should split this time. If we are lucky, our chances of returning to North America will come. "


    Napoleon III asked in confusion: "Since the southern government is willing to abolish slavery, why are they independent? Hasn''t the northern government ever made concessions?"


    Foreign Minister Auvergne explained: "His Majesty, the main contradiction between the North and South is still tariffs. In recent years, the population of the northern states has grown rapidly, while the population of the South has grown slowly.


    The current North American government is a spokesperson for the interests of capitalists, and their commitments have no credibility at all.


    If the southern states do not take action, their interests will gradually be eaten away.


    After the southern states became independent, the neutrals proposed to add an animal slave state to balance the power gap between the two sides, but they were rejected by the northern government.


    Others have proposed double tariff standards, which impose trade barriers in the northern states and increase tariff rates; while southern states implement free trade to reduce tariff rates.


    The person who made this suggestion has grown grass. Capitalists refuse to compromise on this issue, they want to get cheap industrial raw materials and markets. "


    Napoleon III nodded, this explanation is more reasonable. There is no love or hate in the world for no reason. If there is no interest, do you still expect the capitalists to fight a civil war for the benefit of slaves?


    If there is such a Virgin, why don''t these people be better to the workers? This is true for yourself, not to mention ****.


    "So, the Austrian navy''s global visit is also aimed at Americans?"


    Obviously, Napoleon III''s political vision was good, and Franz''s true purpose could be seen at a glance.


    Under normal circumstances, even if there is an exchange visit, it is impossible to send such a large team, and the navy is very expensive to run.


    "There should be factors in this regard, as well as the readiness of the Vienna government to stand up.


    In recent years, the Austrians have frequently opened colonies overseas, and have encountered many problems that may be resolved during this visit. Foreign Minister Auvergne replied


    After a moment of contemplation, Napoleon III made the decision: "We can''t be idle either. In recent years, the rate of overseas expansion has been somewhat slow.


    This American civil war is an opportunity, and even the Austrians have to swim in troubled waters. If we miss the opportunity again, we are really behind.


    Come up with a plan as soon as possible, the interests of the Americas must have France. "


    In fact, the French have not slowed their overseas expansion at all, but they have only slowed down their strategic focus on the Kingdom of Sardinia in the past two years.


    This slowness is only relative. Except for Austria, the fastest expansion on the African continent is the French.


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 Chapter 320： The Butterfly Effect

    If the French response can only be regarded as satisfactory, the British are greatly stimulated.


    On May 12, 1861, the British Parliament passed the Naval Act, and the controversial two strong standards were officially released.


    The Royal Navy has started dumplings, and plans to build 18 iron armored ships in the next three years, which is more than the total of the French and Austrian iron armored ships.


    In the face of the British demonstrations, Franz did not see what he should do. Don''t look at the British, French and Austrian countries'' fiscal revenues seem to be almost the same, but in fact Austria can use the funds but it is far from comparable to the British.


    The Royal Navy ¡¯s military costs are not only borne by the London government, but also by overseas colonial governments, which Austria cannot match.


    Since the financial resources are not enough, it is better to pretend that you are invisible. Anyway, everyone didn''t tear their faces, the Vienna government never said that they would surpass the British in the navy.


    Silence is the best weapon, and it is also the best result for the London government. If an arms race is really going to take place, the two strong standards will be fatal.


    Compared to British and French responses, the Spaniard''s performance was disappointing. Isabel II was not a master of great talents, nor did he have the ability to reshape Spain''s glory.


    Facing the era of the ironclad ship, Isabel II decisively chose to recognize it. The shipbuilding plan announced by the Spanish government makes the eating crowd feel the same.


    As a traditional naval power, their shipbuilding plan is only six ships, which not only lags far behind Britain and France, but even distances them from Austria.


    From the outside world''s perspective, the Spaniards can''t manage that, they are also forced to do nothing. With the collapse of the colonial system, the colonial empire has fallen.


    Despite the unwillingness of the failed overseas colonialists, colonies were opened up on the African continent. Because of their strength, their progress is still not fast.


    If it is just these problems, it cannot be solved. The most troublesome is the domestic political struggle. The rule of Isabel II is not stable, and the rebellion is endless.


    For example: In 1860, the rebellion in Sicily caused the Spanish government to pay a large price to suppress it.


    This is also due to the Franz butterfly effect. The international peacekeeping coalition took over the Kingdom of Sardinia. The famous Red Shirt Army did not organize, otherwise the results would not be so beautiful.


    Of course, in history, the red shirt army led by Gabriel can succeed, and it is inseparable from the support of the British.


    Without the support of a **** stick, they can''t stir the situation. The Spaniards are not stupid. They are not the cover of the British. Most of the Red Shirts were fed before they landed in Sicily.


    Now that the kingdom of Sardinia is at a critical juncture, who can afford to liberate Sicily. It is estimated that the flag was erected just by the French before it was suppressed.


    Now the French have regarded the Kingdom of Sardinia as something in their pockets. Many countries have acquiesced in French actions under the diplomatic offensive of the Paris government.


    On the outskirts of Turin, in a manor house.


    Gabori said indignantly: "Can''t go on like this, the international coalition can''t count on it. It won''t be long before the Kingdom of Sardinia becomes a French colony!"


    Gafur hurriedly persuaded: "Calm down, the situation is not so bad. We must not embark on the path of armed confrontation unless we have to. We are now armed resistance, and no country will support us!"


    As time went on, patriots within the Kingdom of Sardinia became increasingly intolerable of the usurpation of sovereignty.


    In addition to the International Union ¡¯s prestige, it only controlled a limited area. The only British who prevented the expansion of the French army was weak and difficult to play a decisive role.


    Gabrielle sarcastically said, "Galfur, you know patience, patience, patience. Don''t forget that most of the Sardinian kingdom is now swallowed by the French!


    The so-called international investigation team is actually led by Britain, France, Russia and Austria. The Russians were beyond their reach, and even if they wanted to intervene, the Austrians agreed.


    How about our relationship with Austria, needless to say? Coupled with this assassination, Franz the tyrant can''t wait to kill us. As long as the Paris government is willing to bid, it is a matter of time to sell us.


    The remaining Britons have also made a look, if they really want to intervene, there will not be only so much effort.


    Wake up, no one can count on now, we can rely on only ourselves! "


    Gafur''s face was very ugly. Originally, according to his analysis, the two countries restrained each other. With the support of the British, no one was able to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    He was also prepared to provoke the contradiction between France and Austria and pay the price in support of France for their annexation of Lombardy and Venesia. The result of an assassination was to destroy it all.


    The embarrassed French had already been killed, and the Vienna government was only catching the murderer, and turned a blind eye to the French expansion into Italy.


    In this case, he can''t show his versatility. The French appetite is so big that he doesn''t leave room for operation at all.


    Gafur replied, "Why is this happening? It wasn''t caused by your arrogance. The assassination case broke out, your idiots also regarded the assassins as heroes, and organized activities to celebrate.


    Didn''t you have a brain at the beginning? Everyone is afraid of having a relationship with the assassination case. We are trying everything to elute the suspicion. You can take the trouble directly.


    The situation has deteriorated to this point, which was caused by you. Now I still want to continue to add chaos. Is it because the French have not enough excuses to annex us, we will send them another one.


    Don''t slap heroes in front of me, the Sardinian kingdom has some strength, I know better than you.


    At that time, a partial teacher in Austria could defeat us almost. Do you think the French can''t do it? "


    They are all three Italians, but the contradiction between Gafur and Gapoli has a long history. Each side represents a different political concept.


    It has always been Gafur''s advantage. It was not until after the military of various countries took over the Kingdom of Sardinia that radical ideas gradually emerged, and Gabori also stood out at this time.


    But the suppression of the radicals was a bit miserable, and many members were arrested by the international investigation team. Basically, those who jumped happily were involved in the assassination case.


    Wanting to use force to expel the French is actually a choice of the helpless militants. If they continue to support them, they will have no power.


    The investigation has now taken place, with multiple participants and insiders identified. But these people are just the middle class of the Coal Burning Party, saying that they are behind the scenes. France and Austria do not believe at all.


    There is no way that the senior officials do not want to die, and no one is willing to stand up and fight against the crime. Below is someone who is willing to be a hero to be a scapegoat. Unfortunately, this qualification is not enough.


    The reality is so nonsense, the real murder was found, but everyone did not believe it. In other words, in the face of interests, selective disbelief.


    ...


    Kentucky, as the birthplace of President Lincoln, is still a slave owner here. The total population has exceeded one million, of which the number of black slaves has exceeded one quarter, and the strength of slave owners can be imagined.


    But the power of the capitalists cannot be underestimated either. Kentucky''s internal divisions broke out after the southern states declared independence.


    Some people advocate joining the Southern Alliance for independence and some people remain in the Northern Union.


    What affects the end result is the diplomatic game between the North and the South. Whoever can draw more supporters, Kentucky will fall to which side.


    Originally, the Northern Government successfully attracted Kentucky. However, the situation has changed, and the intervention of international forces has affected the position of many people.


    Fortunately, Kentucky is an inland state, and the influence of European powers here is not great. Otherwise, under the public relations of the four countries of Britain, France, and Ossi, they have long since gone. Now the result is still confusing.


    In order to persuade Kentucky to support the federal government, Lincoln not only sent representatives, but also personally wrote to the big men in Kentucky, promising a lot of benefits.


    Of course, there is no need to delve into how he alone has time to write so many letters. This is all a convention. Which leader does not have a few secretaries, let alone the president? As long as his name is hung up, it represents his position.


    In contrast, the performance of the southern government is much worse. The object of the activity is limited to plantation owners, and rarely attracts capitalists.


    Without Austria''s intervention, they would have been negligent.


    The representative of the northern government, Conner, persuaded, "Sebat, what are you still hesitating? It is obvious that the southern government colluded with the four countries of Britain, France, and the West in an attempt to split the great America.


    As a capitalist, Patriotic and Sebat have nothing to do with each other. For him, whether the United States is divided is not as practical as the interests.


    At first he supported the northern government, but the promise of the southern government also made him tempted. After all, the capitalist in the federal government is powerful and has many competitors to face. He has no advantage.


    Although the southern government is the world of plantation owners, the capitalists here are weak, competitors are not strong, and they can also get cheap industrial raw materials. After joining the southern government, he seems to have gained even greater benefits.


    If it were not for the low tariff policy of the Southern Government, he would face competition from foreign industrial and commercial products, and he would have made up his mind long ago.


    Obviously, the intervention of European countries affected his judgment. From the beginning, Sebat believed that the southern government could be independent.


    Not only him, many Americans think the northern government will compromise. In this era, Americans have not enough confidence to say no to the combined powers.


    Sebat thought for a while and said, "Mr. Conner, I definitely support the federal government.


    But Kentucky planters are strong, and if they take the liberty to vote, I worry that they will take radical action, so wait and see. "


    When hesitating, naturally drag the word. It''s a matter of self interest, and if you make a wrong judgment, you won''t be able to regret it.


    It''s also funny to say that the southern government actually used the market to flicker capitalists, but the reality is so comedy.


    Where is the northern government still flickering the plantation owner? President Lincoln has repeatedly promised that slavery will not be abolished and the government will protect everyone''s legitimate rights and interests.


    In the end, if it can be fulfilled, just think about the ethics of politicians. Both sides are writing short checks to see who draws the pie more attractive.


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 Chapter 321： Pig teammate

    The bears entering the state of reform were equally restless. Without the opportunity for them to expand in the European continent, they went to the Far East to do things.


    First, in the Second Opium War, it fell to the ground and ceded a large area of ??territory from the Qing Dynasty, and then set its sights on Japan.


    In 1861, Russian warships broke into Tsushima (an island in Nagasaki Prefecture) in an attempt to occupy it as a bridgehead for invading Japan.


    Fragmented Japan is naturally incapable of resisting the Russian invasion. The shogunate appealed to the powers, hoping to use the strength of other powers to dispel the Russian ambitions for them.


    In order to limit the expansion of the Russians in the Far East, Britain, France, and the Netherlands have expressed support for the Japanese government. The British also sent warships to confront the Russians.


    If history does not change, the Russians should retreat under pressure from the British.


    At this time, the Austrian Ocean Fleet entered East Asia, and the unwilling Russians turned to Austria for help.


    The Austrian ambassador to Japan passed the message to the ocean fleet, and the commander of the ocean fleet Arest had a headache. The political problem was too difficult for him.


    According to the Russian-Austrian alliance treaty, the two countries are obliged to provide each other with help within their ability without involving their own interests.


    This ability is hard to grasp. Everything in the era of the Great Colony relied on strength. The strongest in the Far East is the Austrian Ocean Fleet.


    Prior to the arrival of the ocean fleet, there were only sailing warships in the Far East. The iron armored ship was only known by its name and disappeared. Many people thought it was a rumor.


    The arrival of the Austrian Ocean Fleet undoubtedly started a new era. During this global visit, Austria severely brushed up a sense of presence. Let the countries in the world understand that there is another top power in Europe-Austria.


    Because of the Second Opium War, the Manchurian government''s panic disorder became more serious. Even if it was just an ordinary diplomatic visit, many people could not sleep.


    After showing his intentions, the Austrian Ocean Fleet easily received supplies. Officials along the way were like sending plague gods, for fear of causing trouble.


    The Ocean Fleet is not a problem this time. Usually, it just wanders around the port, and supplies to the next stop.


    Now the fleet is docked outside Dagukou. Hume, the envoy for foreign affairs, is also making daily diplomatic visits in Beijing. Because of the inconvenience of communication, the problem fell to Commander Arest.


    Chandler, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, proposed, "His Commander, diplomatic issues are involved. Let the Minister in Japan decide for himself!


    Anyway, we still have to visit Japan. We will talk about any problems later. Even if Britain and Russia really get up, we can mediate in the past.


    Now that the St. Petersburg government is busy reforming, the Tsarist government will not start a full-scale war with the British, even if there is a small conflict, it is still under control. "


    Chief of Staff Chandler is obviously more politically sensitive, and the conflict between Britain and Russia is not equal to the conflict between Britain and Austria. This time Austria has not expanded its sphere of influence in the Far East, and there is no conflict of interest between the two sides, so naturally they cannot conflict.


    Oral diplomacy in support of the Russians is not a big deal at all. In the absence of the envoy, it is in line with the rule to give the leadership to the Minister in Japan.


    Commander Arest rubbed his forehead and said, "Well, let the people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deal with it!"


    Being able to serve as the commander of the Austrian Ocean Fleet, naturally Arest is not a fool. The political vision is not bright, that is, he never participates in politics.


    He still cares a little bit about Europe, and the Far East is out of scope. If it weren''t for a personal visit, there would be no difference between the Far East nations and the indigenous African kingdoms in his subconscious.


    His indifference to politics was also an important factor in his smooth progress. On the contrary, the politically talented officers were all confused.


    Soldiers are not allowed to participate in politics, which is Austrian rule. If you want to go into politics, let''s retire from the army before talking about it.


    Like most emperors, Franz also hoped that soldiers would be simple, and more problems would easily lead to problems.


    ...


    After years of hard work and a bitter price, the British captured Delhi in mid-October 1860 and captured the Mughal emperor.


    The nominal leader of the Indian insurgents no longer exists, and the bonds of the insurgents'' union have been cut off, and they have fallen into separate states of war.


    Immediately afterwards, the British army successively conquered Lucknow, Calpi, Guallo and other areas. The insurgents suffered heavy losses and were forced to switch to guerrilla activities.


    The British, who are good at political struggles, took the opportunity to publish the "Book to Indian Princes, Chiefs and People" to win over the local Princes, landlords and religious groups.


    Seeing that the general situation has gone, these landlords and religious groups of the Tubang lords have fallen, and the insurgents have fallen into isolation.


    By March 1861, this massive Indian uprising was put out. The British Empire finally freed up to continue their global strategy.


    The British made their move, which is undoubtedly good news for Franz, who wants to intervene in the American Civil War.


    ...


    After diplomatic efforts by the United States, Britain, France, and the West, the United States has increased its number of federal states to the Southern Alliance to fourteen, and the gap between the North and South has narrowed.


    The northern states are not ready for war, and many federal states are actually ready for compromise. After all, the four countries, Britain, France, and Western Europe, support the independence of the southern government.


    In many people''s view, the unification of armed forces can easily lead to the joint intervention of various countries, and it is necessary to reproduce the embarrassing situation of burning the White House.


    During this period, most officers in the U.S. Army were from southern plantation owners. The capitalists did not have the habit of fighting with guns, and the army''s dominance had always been in the hands of the southern plantation owners.


    After the Southern Government declared independence, the U.S. Army was largely dispersed, and officers became particularly scarce.


    If nothing happens, even if President Lincoln wants to use force to resolve the Southern Alliance, he will not have enough officers available in a short time.


    As long as it is dragged on, it is an established fact that the North and South have split. Regardless of whether the northern government acknowledged it, in the end they were powerless.


    At this time, the southern government did a stupid thing that detonated the war.


    On April 12, 1861, the self-expanding southern government sent troops to attack the Satham fortress, preparing to use force to force the northern government to recognize the independence of the Southern Alliance.


    The southern government started first, which undoubtedly stimulated the nerves of the people in the northern states. The capitalists immediately manipulated public opinion, and the northern government was packaged as a victim.


    The opportunity for Lincoln to wait was here, and a draft order was issued immediately after the war broke out.


    The states that had previously resisted the use of force to solve the South''s problems stood behind the northern government at this moment in support of the federal government''s counterinsurgency.


    Several northern states that had been persuaded by various countries to remain neutral in the civil war are now affected by public opinion, and their positions have once again been shaken.


    After receiving the news, the ambassadors of the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, scolded the pig teammates.


    According to a pre-booked plan, the southern government declared independence and used the hearts of the American people against the civil war to create established facts with the intervention of various countries.


    Most of these diplomatic efforts are now put to waste. Except for the three animal husbandry states that fled to participate in the Southern League, the neutral northern state was finally persuaded to be involved again.


    Drucker, the Austrian ambassador to the United States, said with an ugly expression, "This is the end of the matter, and it doesn''t help anymore, let''s consider what to do next!"


    French Minister in the United States Alfred had to sneer: "What else can we do, since these credible Yankees want to fight, let them fight.


    When they hit exhaustion, we went out to clean up the mess. As long as we are consistent, we can reverse the situation even if we have won. "


    Apparently, Alfred was already very upset with the southern government. The fact that such a big war was launched has not been discussed with other countries.


    You know, the situation of the southern government is still supported by the four countries. This has just gained an advantage, and the southern government has drifted away.


    Americans can''t fight, in fact everyone doesn''t care. However, the political achievements that affect everyone are different. Now that the war broke out, the situation is out of control. In the future, if you want to intervene, you can only rely on force.


    Splitting the United States by force and splitting the United States by political means is not a concept at all. If the United States is divided by political means, the four sitting here have created a miracle in the history of diplomacy. With this credit, it is not surprising that even foreign ministers are mixed.


    Political stability in other countries, one radish and one pit, makes it difficult to become a foreign minister. But France is not the same, at most it has been in the team for several years and it is his turn.


    This is still the case of the relatively stable politics of Napoleon III. If during the Republic, it would not be surprising to change people seven or eight times a year.


    The British Minister to the United States, Mark Oliver, shook his head and said, "It''s so easy to reverse the situation. It''s better to have both the North and the South lose each other, and we will finally mediate.


    It''s just that this degree is not easy to grasp. In the event that the game collapses and one side wins the war, the price we would have to pay if we wanted to intervene. "


    The Spanish ambassador to the United States, Francesco, complained: "I blame Jefferson-Davis for that idiot, and my head is full of fights and kills. I don''t know what politics is!"


    "If he is not stupid, why do we still support him? It is better to support a stupid dominate the Southern League than to support a strong man." Austrian Ambassador to the United States Drucker comforted


    There is no doubt that Jefferson Davis, the owner of the large plantation, can become the president of the Southern Alliance, and the support of the four countries is indispensable.


    Jefferson Davis was able to stand out from many competitors, which is obviously not a simple matter. He participated in the US-Mexico War and served as Secretary of War (predecessor of the Ministry of Defense).


    During the war, it is natural to choose a leader who is proficient in the military. As for the other capabilities, it''s okay to lack. Moreover, being able to serve as Minister of War is enough to prove that his political talent is not low.


    French Minister Alfred suggested: "In this case, then we support the idiots in the South first. Anyway, their strength is limited, and even if they conquer Washington tomorrow, they will not have unified American capabilities.


    At that time, we will support the northern government to fight back. Repeated it several times, consuming their national power as much as possible, lest it be a scourge. "


    British Minister Mark Oliver thought for a while and said, "Since the South Government dares to join us, how can we give them a lesson. It is better that we declare neutrality together and call for the peaceful settlement of the dispute between the two countries."


    There are many ways to support it. Of course, the strongest is to end directly. Obviously, the stupidity of the southern government has made everyone very dissatisfied, and it is impossible to directly pull the bias.


    The declaration of neutrality is undoubtedly a warning to the southern government not to play with fire.


    An appeal to the two countries to settle their disputes peacefully and change their understanding can also be seen as making excuses for armed interference.


    When everyone is ready to interfere, the subtext becomes: Whoever refuses to resolve the North-South problem peacefully, the four countries must use force to let them agree.


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 Chapter 322： Work hard

    (Volume 4 is wrong)


    The bears entering the state of reform were equally restless. Without the opportunity for them to expand in the European continent, they went to the Far East to do things.


    First, in the Second Opium War, it fell to the ground and ceded a large area of ??territory from the Qing Dynasty, and then set its sights on Japan.


    In 1861, Russian warships broke into Tsushima (an island in Nagasaki Prefecture) in an attempt to occupy it as a bridgehead for invading Japan.


    Fragmented Japan is naturally incapable of resisting the Russian invasion. The shogunate appealed to the powers, hoping to use the strength of other powers to dispel the Russian ambitions for them.


    In order to limit the expansion of the Russians in the Far East, Britain, France, and the Netherlands have expressed support for the Japanese government. The British also sent warships to confront the Russians.


    If history does not change, the Russians should retreat under pressure from the British.


    At this time, the Austrian Ocean Fleet entered East Asia, and the unwilling Russians turned to Austria for help.


    The Austrian ambassador to Japan passed the message to the ocean fleet, and the commander of the ocean fleet Arest had a headache. The political problem was too difficult for him.


    According to the Russian-Austrian alliance treaty, the two countries are obliged to provide each other with help within their ability without involving their own interests.


    This ability is hard to grasp. Everything in the era of the Great Colony relied on strength. The strongest in the Far East is the Austrian Ocean Fleet.


    Prior to the arrival of the ocean fleet, there were only sailing warships in the Far East. The iron armored ship was only known by its name and disappeared. Many people thought it was a rumor.


    The arrival of the Austrian Ocean Fleet undoubtedly started a new era. During this global visit, Austria severely brushed up a sense of presence. Let the countries in the world understand that there is another top power in Europe-Austria.


    Because of the Second Opium War, the Manchurian government''s panic disorder became more serious. Even if it was just an ordinary diplomatic visit, many people could not sleep.


    After showing his intentions, the Austrian Ocean Fleet easily received supplies. Officials along the way were like sending plague gods, for fear of causing trouble.


    The Ocean Fleet is not a problem this time. Usually, it just wanders around the port, and supplies to the next stop.


    Now the fleet is docked outside Dagukou. Hume, the envoy for foreign affairs, is also making daily diplomatic visits in Beijing. Because of the inconvenience of communication, the problem fell to Commander Arest.


    Chandler, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, proposed, "His Commander, diplomatic issues are involved. Let the Minister in Japan decide for himself!


    Anyway, we still have to visit Japan. We will talk about any problems later. Even if Britain and Russia really get up, we can mediate in the past.


    Now that the St. Petersburg government is busy reforming, the Tsarist government will not start a full-scale war with the British, even if there is a small conflict, it is still under control. "


    Chief of Staff Chandler is obviously more politically sensitive, and the conflict between Britain and Russia is not equal to the conflict between Britain and Austria. This time Austria has not expanded its sphere of influence in the Far East, and there is no conflict of interest between the two sides, so naturally they cannot conflict.


    Oral diplomacy in support of the Russians is not a big deal at all. In the absence of the envoy, it is in line with the rule to give the leadership to the Minister in Japan.


    Commander Arest rubbed his forehead and said, "Well, let the people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deal with it!"


    Being able to serve as the commander of the Austrian Ocean Fleet, naturally Arest is not a fool. The political vision is not bright, that is, he never participates in politics.


    He still cares a little bit about Europe, and the Far East is out of scope. If it weren''t for a personal visit, there would be no difference between the Far East nations and the indigenous African kingdoms in his subconscious.


    His indifference to politics was also an important factor in his smooth progress. On the contrary, the politically talented officers were all confused.


    Soldiers are not allowed to participate in politics, which is Austrian rule. If you want to go into politics, let''s retire from the army before talking about it.


    Like most emperors, Franz also hoped that soldiers would be simple, and more problems would easily lead to problems.


    ...


    After years of hard work and a bitter price, the British captured Delhi in mid-October 1860 and captured the Mughal emperor.


    The nominal leader of the Indian insurgents no longer exists, and the bonds of the insurgents'' union have been cut off, and they have fallen into separate states of war.


    Immediately afterwards, the British army successively conquered Lucknow, Calpi, Guallo and other areas. The insurgents suffered heavy losses and were forced to switch to guerrilla activities.


    The British, who are good at political struggles, took the opportunity to publish the "Book to Indian Princes, Chiefs and People" to win over the local Princes, landlords and religious groups.


    Seeing that the general situation has gone, these landlords and religious groups of the Tubang lords have fallen, and the insurgents have fallen into isolation.


    By March 1861, this massive Indian uprising was put out. The British Empire finally freed up to continue their global strategy.


    The British made their move, which is undoubtedly good news for Franz, who wants to intervene in the American Civil War.


    ...


    After diplomatic efforts by the United States, Britain, France, and the West, the United States has increased its number of federal states to the Southern Alliance to fourteen, and the gap between the North and South has narrowed.


    The northern states are not ready for war, and many federal states are actually ready for compromise. After all, the four countries, Britain, France, and Western Europe, support the independence of the southern government.


    In many people''s view, the unification of armed forces can easily lead to the joint intervention of various countries, and it is necessary to reproduce the embarrassing situation of burning the White House.


    During this period, most officers in the U.S. Army were from southern plantation owners. The capitalists did not have the habit of fighting with guns, and the army''s dominance had always been in the hands of the southern plantation owners.


    After the Southern Government declared independence, the U.S. Army was largely dispersed, and officers became particularly scarce.


    If nothing happens, even if President Lincoln wants to use force to resolve the Southern Alliance, he will not have enough officers available in a short time.


    As long as it is dragged on, it is an established fact that the North and South have split. Regardless of whether the northern government acknowledged it, in the end they were powerless.


    At this time, the southern government did a stupid thing that detonated the war.


    On April 12, 1861, the self-expanding southern government sent troops to attack the Satham fortress, preparing to use force to force the northern government to recognize the independence of the Southern Alliance.


    The southern government started first, which undoubtedly stimulated the nerves of the people in the northern states. The capitalists immediately manipulated public opinion, and the northern government was packaged as a victim.


    The opportunity for Lincoln to wait was here, and a draft order was issued immediately after the war broke out.


    The states that had previously resisted the use of force to solve the South''s problems stood behind the northern government at this moment in support of the federal government''s counterinsurgency.


    Several northern states that had been persuaded by various countries to remain neutral in the civil war are now affected by public opinion, and their positions have once again been shaken.


    After receiving the news, the ambassadors of the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, scolded the pig teammates.


    According to a pre-booked plan, the southern government declared independence and used the hearts of the American people against the civil war to create established facts with the intervention of various countries.


    Most of these diplomatic efforts are now put to waste. Except for the three animal husbandry states that fled to participate in the Southern League, the neutral northern state was finally persuaded to be involved again.


    Drucker, the Austrian ambassador to the United States, said with an ugly expression, "This is the end of the matter, and it doesn''t help anymore, let''s consider what to do next!"


    French Minister in the United States Alfred had to sneer: "What else can we do, since these credible Yankees want to fight, let them fight.


    When they hit exhaustion, we went out to clean up the mess. As long as we are consistent, we can reverse the situation even if we have won. "


    Apparently, Alfred was already very upset with the southern government. The fact that such a big war was launched has not been discussed with other countries.


    You know, the situation of the southern government is still supported by the four countries. This has just gained an advantage, and the southern government has drifted away.


    Americans can''t fight, in fact everyone doesn''t care. However, the political achievements that affect everyone are different. Now that the war broke out, the situation is out of control. In the future, if you want to intervene, you can only rely on force.


    Splitting the United States by force and splitting the United States by political means is not a concept at all. If the United States is divided by political means, the four sitting here have created a miracle in the history of diplomacy. With this credit, it is not surprising that even foreign ministers are mixed.


    Political stability in other countries, one radish and one pit, makes it difficult to become a foreign minister. But France is not the same, at most it has been in the team for several years and it is his turn.


    This is still the case of the relatively stable politics of Napoleon III. If during the Republic, it would not be surprising to change people seven or eight times a year.


    The British Minister to the United States, Mark Oliver, shook his head and said, "It''s so easy to reverse the situation. It''s better to have both the North and the South lose each other, and we will finally mediate.


    It''s just that this degree is not easy to grasp. In the event that the game collapses and one side wins the war, the price we would have to pay if we wanted to intervene. "


    The Spanish ambassador to the United States, Francesco, complained: "I blame Jefferson-Davis for that idiot, and my head is full of fights and kills. I don''t know what politics is!"


    "If he is not stupid, why do we still support him? It is better to support a stupid dominate the Southern League than to support a strong man." Austrian Ambassador to the United States Drucker comforted


    There is no doubt that Jefferson Davis, the owner of the large plantation, can become the president of the Southern Alliance, and the support of the four countries is indispensable.


    Jefferson Davis was able to stand out from many competitors, which is obviously not a simple matter. He participated in the US-Mexico War and served as Secretary of War (predecessor of the Ministry of Defense).


    During the war, it is natural to choose a leader who is proficient in the military. As for the other capabilities, it''s okay to lack. Moreover, being able to serve as Minister of War is enough to prove that his political talent is not low.


    French Minister Alfred suggested: "In this case, then we support the idiots in the South first. Anyway, their strength is limited, and even if they conquer Washington tomorrow, they will not have unified American capabilities.


    At that time, we will support the northern government to fight back. Repeated it several times, consuming their national power as much as possible, lest it be a scourge. "


    British Minister Mark Oliver thought for a while and said, "Since the South Government dares to join us, how can we give them a lesson. It is better that we declare neutrality together and call for the peaceful settlement of the dispute between the two countries."


    There are many ways to support it. Of course, the strongest is to end directly. Obviously, the stupidity of the southern government has made everyone very dissatisfied, and it is impossible to directly pull the bias.


    The declaration of neutrality is undoubtedly a warning to the southern government not to play with fire.


    An appeal to the two countries to settle their disputes peacefully and change their understanding can also be seen as making excuses for armed interference.


    When everyone is ready to interfere, the subtext becomes: Whoever refuses to resolve the North-South problem peacefully, the four countries must use force to let them agree.


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 Chapter 323： Ocean Fleet

    On June 18, 1861, the Austrian Ocean Fleet visited North Korea. The two sides reached an agreement on friendly exchanges between the two countries, and diplomatic relations were upgraded to the rank of minister.


    North Korea, which was under the feudal system during this period, excluded foreign trade. Previously, Austria had little interest in North Korea, and had no embassy and only one office.


    After this friendly visit, Hummer signed a friendly trade agreement with the North Korean government, and the two countries gave each other most favored nation treatment.


    This is the practice. Along the way, Austria has signed commercial most-favored-nation treaties with more than a dozen countries, including Britain and France.


    By the way, several military purchase orders were made. In addition to army equipment, Hummer also sold five iron armored ships.


    Thailand, the more difficult each ordered one, and the Manchu government ordered three at one go. Obviously, they were scared by British and French and wanted to consolidate Haiphong. No matter how expensive an iron armored ship is, it is better than being a dog for funeral.


    Austria is not ready to expand in the Far East, so it is natural to do business. As for whether this would cause trouble for the European colonial empire, it was beyond Hummer''s consideration.


    Without being able to flee to the North Korean government, Hummer was still a little reconciled, and it depends on whether the last Japanese in East Asia can gain something.


    After all, everyone is selling army equipment. Under competition, profits have been suppressed. And only the Austrian family sold iron armored ships, twice the net profit is really not high.


    If someone is willing to pay a high price, active-duty equipment can also be used. Like this ocean-going fleet, as long as someone bids more than 30 million Aegis, Franz will not mind packaging and selling.


    Anyway, the production cost of these warships will not exceed 7 million Aegis. It takes more than a year to build such a fleet.


    With the adoption of the gold standard in Austria, the international gold and silver exchange rate has also been impacted. Silver against gold has depreciated to 15.3: 1, and now 1 Aegis is equivalent to 1.5 ku silver.


    Obviously, in this era, countries with the ability to take out 45 million two levels of Treasury and Silver at one time are rare. Unless it is forced, no one will come to be the head of this injustice.


    ...


    Edo and Hummer just had a friendly visit with the shogunate government, and Austria''s most-favored nation added another.


    The ambassador Charlie asked in wonder: "Her Count, why not take the opportunity to expand our interests in Japan?"


    Hummer said with a smile: "Isn''t it expanded? We have signed a treaty of mutual most favored nation treatment, and any one of the powers expanding their rights here will enjoy the same treatment directly."


    This is a fact. On the surface, the treaties are completely equal. Because of the difference in national strength between the two sides, the final outcome is also different.


    The most-favored-nation treatment signed with Britain and France is a pure equality treaty, with each side taking its own needs. Anyway, no one has the patience to force them to sign an unequal treaty and sell their domestic commercial interests.


    If you change Japan, it will be different. The Japanese government will give commercial privilege to any country, and Austria will automatically enjoy it.


    However, compared with the practices of different countries, Austria is actually quite mild. There is no force to take possession of it, it does not damage everyone''s sovereignty, it is just limited to commercial cooperation.


    Minister Charlie shook his head and said, "Her Count, this is not enough. We can establish concessions, ports, or occupy several islands here."


    Hummel explained in a serious manner: "My Excellency, now we do have the strength to do so. The ocean fleet is currently the strongest armed force in East Asia. It is not a problem to turn Japan into a protectorate.


    However, the ocean fleet cannot be stationed here forever, and we will leave soon. Will Britain and France watch us occupy so much interest then?


    Without the suppression of force, the local indigenous people will accept our rule? With our strength in the Far East alone, we can''t afford such great benefits at all.


    In this case, it is better to have a good relationship with everyone from the beginning. East Asia is not the focus of our expansion, just doing business here. "


    Minister Charlie reluctantly said, "Are there still Russian allies? If our two countries join forces, it is not a problem to keep these interests."


    Not long ago, Charlid helped the Russians to occupy Tsushima Island. The Russian forces were brought in for the two countries to jointly win the biggest cake.


    Hummel sighed and said, "The Russians are too greedy. A Japanese cannot satisfy their appetite. If they cooperate with them, they will be tied to the chariot in the future.


    It''s too far away from Austria to go beyond our strength. Don''t forget that the ocean fleet can reach East Asia smoothly, and it has borrowed ports from various countries along the way. "


    The Russians are too greedy, a fact that everyone recognizes. On the issue of territorial expansion, the Tsarist government seems never to be satisfied.


    The dissolution of the Russian-Austrian alliance also has a high voice in the Vienna government. Many Austrians think that it is more worthwhile to cooperate with the Russians than to cooperate with Britain and France to suppress the Russian Empire, and the benefits will be greater.


    After pondering for a while, Minister Charlie said, "Well, you convinced me. But we don''t do anything, or the Russians will be in trouble for a long time."


    Pit the Russians? This shouldn''t count, Charlie is also a veteran diplomat, he never gave any promise to the Russians.


    Out of the obligation of allies, he helped the Russians to occupy Tsushima Island unconditionally. Now the Nagasaki area is reduced to the sphere of influence of the Russians, but Austria has not benefited at all.


    After the Austrian Ocean Fleet has left, whether the Russians can resist the pressure and it is the Russians'' problem to keep the Nagasaki area.


    After the Ocean Fleet left, Austria''s closest fleet was far away in the Nanyang region. By then Austria''s support will really be limited to verbal support.


    Charlie drew a sigh of relief after making sure that there was no hidden danger left.


    Hummer smiled slightly, stood up and walked two steps forward, facing away from Charlid, and said, "Her Excellency, don''t you think the British-Russian relationship has been too good recently?"


    Charlie took a moment''s notice, then reacted. Provoking the conflict between Britain and Russia is also one of the responsibilities of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Not only the British-Russian contradiction, including the British-French contradiction, the British-Western contradiction, the French-Russian contradiction ... are the work of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    The foreign ministries of all countries are doing this. If not for the European countries to attack each other, there are so many contradictions in the world.


    It''s just that these tasks are carried out secretly, and everyone maintains a gentlemanly attitude on the bright side. In this era, many people still think that the European countries are one.


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 Chapter 324： Preparation for Austria

    Because of the distance, the news came to Vienna more than two months after the outbreak of the American Civil War.


    Looking at the information in his hand, Prime Minister Felix whispered: "It seems we have fostered a pig teammate!"


    From the standpoint of an onlooker, the southern government''s initiative to provoke war is undoubtedly asking for trouble. Whether the North Government can be compelled to compromise in the end is not worth the trouble.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg sighed and said, "No, the southern government is not stupid. They are fearless.


    If the previous script is followed, it will be difficult for the southern government to shake off the influence of various countries in the future. For the benefit of the future, they decided to take a risk, anyway, there was England and France and we helped. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl questioned: "But the time for the southern government to wage a war is not right, and the northern states are not ready for war at all. They can drag the time of the war back a few months.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "After a few months, the northern government compromised. Don''t look at the Lincoln government clamoring for war. In fact, the northern government has few soldiers at all.


    The political system of the United States is different from that of European countries. Their states have too many rights, and the rights of the central government have been compressed.


    Each state has its own army, and without the consent of the state government, the northern government has no right to command them.


    Their control over the states is not as good as our control over several states. After the officers of the South left, the military strength of the central government was not as good as some powerful federal states.


    Before the South began, most Americans opposed civil war. The capitalists do support the northern government, but they will not carry guns to the battlefield.


    With the intervention of various countries, many federal states have been unable to speak to the federal government. There are no more than ten federal states willing to send troops, and the Lincoln government has no force to address the strength of the southern government.


    How can the southern government be independent without showing a fight? European countries support them, not free! "


    Interests are lost, knowing that there is danger, and still do it.


    Franz interrupted: "Well, no matter what the southern government thinks, the war has broken out. The lives of Americans have nothing to do with us.


    For us, the primary goal is to divide the United States. Although the situation is beyond control, the worst situation has not occurred.


    The United States has a unique geographical location. They have not had a brutal war on the economy. Now it is time for them to feel it once. "


    Franz can''t help but be vigilant, even if it is divided in two. Both the United States has the foundation of hegemony, and the split just delayed their growth.


    The southern government is easy to handle. Since they like to play with the plantation economy, let them continue. Agricultural nations are not a threat, and Franz doesn''t mind helping them solve their labor problems.


    The northern government is different. Once industrialization is completed, it will change qualitatively. Driven by interest, they have played expansion. Who can stop it?


    Even if Franz is determined to intervene again, will Spain and Britain follow suit with the decline of Spain?


    Using political means to split the United States actually hides murder. Once the United States splits, the federal government will naturally sweep the ground and its influence on the federal states will decline.


    Since the southern states can leave the United States of America because of their interests, other states can also leave.


    Once the seeds of division are planted, the northern government will be busy in the future. Just think about it, the federal states below need to be independent if they don''t agree, enough to bring down any government.


    For example, if a state finds that it has suffered a loss in the federal government, it jumps out to discuss the conditions with the central government. If they cannot meet their interests, they will be independent.


    Another example: There is a conflict of interest in the federal states, and where does the federal government occupy? If you support one party, the other party will become independent. If it is not handled well, it may be difficult for several states to declare independence together.


    When it comes to creating contradictions, the British are the best at it, and they don''t need Austria to go to battle. Otherwise, the American continent, like the European continent, is a small country.


    It''s a pity that Franz''s great plan died shortly after it began. The civil war broke out, and the federal government certainly gained command of the state forces. With military power in hand, the central government''s control over the states will naturally increase by one level.


    It is estimated that it won''t be long before President Lincoln has to amend the constitution to patch it up and abolish the legal basis of states'' free federal exit.


    The Minister of the Interior, Prince Wendy Schgrez, proclaimed: "Your Majesty, otherwise, we order the ocean fleet to go to the Americas as soon as possible, and establish a foothold in Central America first to lay the foundation for armed interference."


    This foothold is not just a port. In order to be able to station tens of thousands of troops and ensure the supply of basic materials, the local area is small.


    Franz shook his head: "Don''t worry, just follow the normal schedule. Let''s discuss first, where do we put our foothold?"


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "Her Majesty, Nicaragua is most suitable in terms of resources. We can borrow a place here.


    If military intervention is required in the future, in fact, we will choose to start from the western Pacific and attack the west coast of the United States to force the northern government to recognize the independence of the southern government. "


    Looking at the map, Franz lit up. In this era, the Panama Canal has not yet been opened, and the Americans have a unique geographical advantage, which has not yet fully stood out.


    Now the main force of the US Navy is in the core area of ??the East Coast, and the defense of the West Coast is relatively weak. Once the threat of war is encountered, whether or not the northern government will compromise, the West Coast states will certainly withdraw from the war anyway.


    Without these states, the demographic advantage of the North American government is not obvious. Without sufficient military strength, it is almost impossible to win the war.


    The three countries of Britain, France, and the West are not soft persimmons. The navy is blocking the east coast, or even shelling the east coast. The northern government ca n¡¯t compromise without thinking.


    At least the eastern consortium can''t stand it. They cannot afford the cost of the destruction of their foundations and continue to support the northern government to fight it.


    Franz said hesitantly: "The plan is good, but this way we have to station a navy fleet on the West Coast and coordinate with the British to get supplies from Canada."


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg replied: "His Majesty, there is no problem in diplomacy. We have signed a secret contract with the three countries, Britain, France, and Spain, to join hands to interfere in the American civil war.


    Once the United States is divided, the British are the biggest gainers, and they have no reason to refuse. "


    After looking at the map, Franz made a decision: "From the domestic division, five divisions were deployed, and two of them were dispatched to the Nanyang area in batches. We also sent our housekeeper Vienna to the Nanyang area. .


    In the short term, the two large islands in the Nanyang region and the surrounding islands will be expanded first. At the same time, be prepared for an expedition to the United States.


    The other three divisions, one to Central America and two to the African continent, made up a situation where we want to speed up the colonization process overseas.


    The ocean fleet was divided into two, leaving two iron armored ships and a part of the subsidiary fleet in Nicaragua, and the rest continued to visit the American countries.


    Don''t worry, the American Civil War is not a day or a day. The Army will be in place within two years, and the Navy will proceed at a normal pace. "


    When true is false, false is true.


    Franz''s plan is not random, history has changed, and no one knows the outcome of the American civil war.


    Whether armed intervention is required or not, it is unknown. Obviously, Austria''s strategic plan cannot be centered around the American Civil War.


    Otherwise, the US civil war will be deadlocked and the timing of intervention will not be delayed, so can the Austrian army wait forever?


    Interference must also take into account costs. So Franz decided to colonize and prepare for military intervention.


    As for the ocean fleet, when they visit the southern government, they will be packaged and sold to them. It is estimated that at this time next year, the northern navy will almost block the south.


    Robbery while fighting for the price. Franz did not have any pressure, and the slave owner''s money was not earned for nothing.


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 Chapter 325： American Edition

    On the first day of the Civil War, Sumter Fortress fell. The fleet transported by the northern government just looked at Aimo can help.


    The next day, President Lincoln ordered the recruitment of 75,000 state militiamen for 90 days to suppress the southern rebellion.


    Obviously, the northern government has not realized the seriousness of this civil war, and believes that as long as no country interferes, they can easily suppress it.


    The southern government first succeeded, winning a military victory, but losing a political advantage.


    The northern states, whose original positions were uncertain, united for a short time. Under the influence of capitalists'' manipulation of public opinion, patriotic youths joined the army.


    Democrat leader Stephen Douglas, who was originally inclined to the south, also stood on the stand of the northern government at this moment, accusing the southern government of provoking civil war.


    Publicly declared: "There are no neutrals in this civil war, either patriots or traitors."


    Almost every northern state has exceeded its enlistment. Insufficient training, lack of weapons and equipment, no discipline, and insufficient officers are all common problems in the northern states.


    But this is not important. Anyway, it is all cannon fodder, as long as there is a cavity of blood.


    Looking at the army gathered in the Quartet, the spirited President Lincoln was ready for the victory.


    The Secretary of War said angrily: "His President, Maryland and Delaware rejected the enlistment and they barred federal troops from entering."


    These two states are very interesting. Some support the south, and some support the north. Both sides remained deadlocked before remaining in the northern government.


    In particular, Washington is still in the siege of Maryland. If this state falls to the southern government, it may not be long before the northern government becomes a prisoner.


    President Lincoln asked: "How many more troops are there in the Washington area?"


    The Minister of War replied: "In addition to the newly mobilized militias, we currently have a total of 30,000 soldiers."


    President Lincoln asked cautiously: "How confident are you if the government wants to resolve Maryland by force?"


    The Minister of War replied: "Maryland has mobilized about 30,000 armed forces supporting the rebels in the South and about 20,000 still loyal to the government.


    In general, forces that tend to rebel have an advantage. Restricted by each other, Maryland is still neutral.


    Without the reinforcements of the South, we have a nine-level chance of winning. "


    How could this be possible without the reinforcements of the South? You must know that the southern states have been preparing for war, and the preparations of the northern government have just begun.


    Fortunately, this era is limited by traffic, and the United States is large enough. It will take a lot of time from mobilization to assembly.


    Otherwise, if the speed of the southern government was to blitz, the northern government would not be able to afford it. It is estimated that before they complete the mobilization, the central government will become a prisoner.


    Once the headless dragons appeared, the war was divided. As an immigrant country, Americans'' patriotic enthusiasm in this era lasted at most a month or two.


    The people returned to reason, and many people were unwilling to continue their lives. Historically, in order to win this war, the northern government did not forcely recruit soldiers.


    After hesitating for a while, Lincoln made an amazing decision: "I went to Maryland to do their ideological work in person, and you were ready for military action.


    Once diplomatic efforts fail, you must join forces with those who support us to take military action, and it must be fast. "


    There is no alternative. Virginia, next door to Maryland, has declared independence. As soon as the war broke out in Maryland, the southern army next door was killed immediately.


    Don''t look at the Secretary of War''s vows of guarantees that have nine levels of success, but this is based on the situation of the enemy''s isolation. With the support of the Southern Government Army, President Lincoln does not think he can easily win.


    The military odds are small, so use political tools that he is better at.


    The Secretary of State reminded: "His Excellency President, at this time you have to preside over the big picture and it is not suitable to leave Washington."


    President Lincoln shook his head and said, "But how can I resolve the Maryland threat myself? As long as this threat is not resolved in one day, Washington is under threat from the enemy.


    Maryland is not yet independent. As president of the federal government, they will not do anything to me. "


    The political struggle in the United States is still relatively modest. Even if he runs to a place that favors the south, don''t worry about danger.


    This point in history has proved that after the defeat of the Southern Government, the high-level officials have hardly been liquidated, and they are still rich.


    The Secretary of State is not worried about the personal safety of the President. Even if the President dies and the Vice President is on top, it is always the spokesperson of the interests of the capitalists. It is the same for anyone.


    He was just worried about the President and ran over to do ideological work. Instead of pulling back the supporters of the Southern Government, he forced Maryland back, and the government''s face was lost.


    Don''t look at Lincoln''s high appraisal in history books, people don''t recognize his ability this time. His performance was also unsatisfactory, especially when dealing with the South.


    Of course, I am satisfied with the interest groups behind him. Many capitalists believe that the win is in their hands. As long as the rebellion is suppressed, they can get cheap industrial raw materials and markets.


    In essence, the capitalists in the north wanted to turn the south into an economic colony, and the southern states would react so fiercely.


    However, there is no need to explain this misunderstanding. It is the basic quality of politicians to see and not to say.


    ...


    On April 20, 1861, a week after the outbreak of the Civil War, Lincoln feasted local celebrities in Maryland.


    The opening was naturally a passionate speech, but half of them were applauding, and the other half were watching the lively, the scene was very awkward.


    Naturally, this little scene cannot scare President Lincoln, and it is harmonious to see the excitement. During the speech, someone threw banana peels on the stage. He had all experienced it himself.


    The American people are very open in this regard. If you are upset, you are upset, and you will not give the president face.


    Lincoln said casually: "Gentlemen, in order to prevent the Southern Rebellion from affecting the stability of Maryland, the federal government has decided to temporarily suspend the" Personal Protection Order "in some areas, and I hope everyone can cooperate with the government."


    This is equivalent to military management in disguise. The government''s rights without the "Personal Protection Order" have greatly increased, and these celebrities'' right to speak will be greatly reduced.


    With this protection order, even if they are justly supporting the southern government, the government cannot take them.


    Prior to this, a guy named John Merriman was arrested for organizing activities in support of the Southern Government and then released without charge under the Habeas Corpus.


    A middle-aged man rightly refused: "It''s impossible, the federal government has no right to repeal the Habeas corpus without the approval of the Maryland Legislature."


    "Yes, the Constitution provides that the President simply does not have the right to repeal the decree directly!"


    "Without even a little legal knowledge, how did you become president?"


    "You stupid pig, go home and make up lessons!"


    ...


    Those who are inclined to the southern government have spoken out, denounced the federal government''s interference in Maryland''s internal affairs and violated the federal constitution. Be a little more radical and scold directly.


    There have even been public announcements that as long as the federal government dares to interfere in Maryland''s internal affairs, they will be independent.


    Damaged his own interests, what is the president? Scolding the president is also part of the daily life of the American people. As for the federal government, who frightens them? Is it rare for them to use government regulations as toilet paper?


    Seeing the scene, Lincoln knew that relying on language to persuade these people to abandon the southern government and cast a secret vote, there is probably no hope.


    Interest determines position. Although Maryland''s livestock system is about to survive, but as a farm exporting state, farmers and planters stand together for the benefit.


    Lincoln whispered to a middle-aged man next to him and asked, "Are all people here?"


    The middle-aged man whispered, "Maryland''s influential figures are basically here."


    Lincoln nodded with satisfaction, then said unhurriedly: "Looking at everyone''s emotions, I think you need to think calmly.


    It would be better to rest here tonight, and we will continue to discuss this issue tomorrow. The owner of the room has already arranged, I wish you all a good dream! "


    With that said, Lincoln quickly left under the **** of the bodyguards. Perceived that something was wrong, as soon as they stepped out of the door to leave, they found that the federal army was surrounded.


    "Oops, we''re under house arrest. A bitch-like mess, he dared to break the rules!"


    "This is an obvious thing. Today''s banquet is a trap. The so-called state affairs is a bait. In order to lie to us, Lincoln, the asshole, went out in person!


    "It''s too late to say anything, we have become prisoners."


    "No, he didn''t dare to treat us. The President of the United States does not have such a big right. He did such a thing. I see how he ends!"


    ...


    The swearing of the crowd was no longer heard by President Lincoln. If he had a choice, he wouldn''t do it. But the situation is now in crisis and in order to settle Maryland as soon as possible, he has to break the rules.


    Today, Lincoln has offended celebrities in Maryland, including those who support the northern government, and now he will definitely not have any favors with him as president.


    It may not be long before he becomes the least popular person in Maryland. If you want to participate in the next presidential election, you don''t have to think about ballots in this state.


    But in order for the United States to reunify, he had no choice. If the problem in Maryland cannot be resolved quickly, once the rebels in the south come over, with the help of these leading parties, they will soon be in Washington.


    The federal government still needs time. The federal government must withstand the first wave of pressure before the state''s reinforcements arrive.


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 Chapter 326： Pull hind legs

    Facts have proved that people are afraid of death. In the face of the bayonet, the big men who had originally inclined to the southern government have compromised. The federal government has exercised military control over Maryland.


    These were big men, and Lincoln was able to detain them for a while, but not I. After the Maryland militia was compiled, the federal government had to let go.


    In this era of communication inconvenience, while taking over Maryland, Lincoln also ordered someone to take over the telegraph system with foreign contacts.


    Otherwise, the news came that the northern states had already exploded. Proposals for the removal of the president, have entered parliament.


    Maryland''s pro-Southern leader, Dracula, left the sadness with a gloomy face. It was an insult to him to give in to the federal government under the bayonet.


    In this era, morality has not been completely lost, these big men still have to face. For their own reputation and being forced to compromise, they can only put it in their stomachs.


    Decla was not a reckless person, he knew very well that now was not the time for revenge, and the people of the federal government were watching their every move.


    If it is normal, he will not be afraid of the federal government, and the federal government can''t help him under the rules. But when you meet an unruly president, the situation is different.


    After returning home, Dracla didn''t take immediate action. Instead, think calmly, those people are allies, those people are enemies.


    The steward''s humble voice sounded: "Mr. Deckla, Mr. Edward and Mr. Pirlo visit."


    Both were friends and part-time comrades-in-arms of Decla, the top ten farmers in Maryland, and both were frustrated at the banquet.


    Declah said casually, "Invite them in."


    "Yes!" The steward answered.


    They are all old friends, so there is no need to be so polite. If it wasn''t for etiquette, the connected newspaper would have been saved.


    Because of being despised by European nobles, they are called outbreak households and do not understand etiquette, so rich people in the United States pay great attention to etiquette in their daily lives.


    Even if despised by European aristocrats, Americans in this era cannot be proud. However, it must not be despised by the same soil buns, so Dakla''s manor is completely copied from the British aristocratic style.


    Butlers and servants have been specially trained, and they are not inferior to any small or medium European nobleman.


    In an instant, the housekeeper brought in people.


    Declara asked, "My friend, what do you want to drink?"


    Pirlo interrupted: "Deckla, you still have time to drink coffee here. Lincoln''s lunatic is riding on our heads and shit. If we don''t give him some lessons, how can we mix?"


    Pirlo''s words instantly wiped out the atmosphere. Deckla didn''t care about etiquette anyway, and he was noble anyway.


    Normally imitate it and forget it. If he is allowed to make the top of Mount Washington not change color, it still needs accumulation.


    Declare asked directly: "What do you want to do, send someone to kill him?


    Now the federal government is staring at us stubbornly, looking for our little braids everywhere, accidentally putting ourselves in. "


    Pirlo answered with a somber face: "Of course not, I''m not stupid. Even if you want to kill him, that''s not the case now.


    But can''t you do nothing? Now that the armed forces in our hands are incorporated by the federal government, even if you want to join the southern government, you can''t. "


    Having said that, Pirlo regretted it a bit. To know that the federal government dare to abide by the rules, they should be a little more determined when voting.


    Now the northern government is under the control of the capitalists. Their farmers have a low voice in the government, and a president dares to use a bayonet to force them to compromise.


    Declara said unhurriedly: "Why are you anxious, there are more people who are dissatisfied with him. Since ancient times, a few who broke the rules can get a good end.


    This time, the capitalists who must support the federal government are also frightened. A president who dares to shine a knife on everyone is doomed to be short. "


    This is a fact. From the very beginning, the United States has been a world dominated by large capitalists, large planters, and large farmers.


    The parties now united have fallen out because of their interests, and the dominance has become a capitalist consortium. No matter how they change, these people do not want to see a president who dares to show them a knife.


    Today Lincoln threatens Maryland. Who can guarantee that tomorrow he will not use the same method to deal with other states?


    Edward asked with concern: "Deckla, are you going to unite the capitalists to impeach the president?"


    Declara shook his head and said, "It''s not that easy. Lincoln''s **** is a spokesperson for the interests of the capitalists. Now he is maintaining national unity.


    It is difficult to move to him alone. Besides, you don''t want to expose this scandal to the American people, right? "


    This is the most realistic question. As long as the interests of everyone are protected, the capitalists will not care whether the president ¡¯s behavior has crossed the line.


    Even if you are looking for trouble, this time will not happen. At least until the end of the Civil War, it is not appropriate to risk changing the president.


    Edward thought for a while and said, "It is true. Although I hate him very much, I have to admit that from the standpoint of the country, he is indeed maintaining national unity.


    The capitalists do not want to give up the southern market and cheap industrial raw materials. Lincoln is a useful pawn. They will not give up in a short time.


    From our standpoint, this is not a good thing. If we don''t keep him going, it will be difficult for us to gain a foothold in this circle. "


    Declara sneered, "How about letting him lose this war? A president who sparked a civil war between the North and the South and divided the United States is enough to stink for hundreds of years.


    It is the best revenge to make him a loser that everyone shouts and beats. If you don''t want to see him, you can send someone to send him a ride at that time. "


    Defeating the king, a loser who violates the rules, the final outcome is naturally miserable.


    Whether it''s for the benefit or for the sake of face, these people need to pull the federal government''s hind legs.


    Pirlo asked, "What are your plans?"


    Deckla replied somewhat awkwardly: "This is not just the beginning, you ran over.


    But I already have a preliminary idea, it is not wise to directly confront the federal government. It''s much simpler to get a trip in secret.


    There is no one in Maryland who hates Lincoln. We can unite with the capitalists on this issue.


    For example: Ask the state legislature to enact a law that lists him as the most unpopular person and bar him from entering the country.


    Instigate the full strengths of public officials in Maryland to give the federal government a sense of bureaucracy.


    The federal government has called for the people to join the army, and we will let those who want to join the army not join the army.


    Didn''t Lincoln abolish the habeas corpus? We want to continue to implement it. He has the ability to let the federal government send someone to enforce the law.


    We will then launch our members in Congress to trouble him, and we will oppose anyone who supports him.


    Whenever possible, we will impeach the president. We still can''t beat him, but we can feel a sigh of relief if we disgusted him first.


    The next thing is only we do it ourselves, the capitalists will not fall to the Southern Government because they hate Lincoln.


    For example: we cover up and guide the youth who support the southern government to run in the south to join the army;


    Smuggling supplies in private and trading with the southern government can also lead capitalists to work together;


    ... "


    There is no doubt that De Kela''s level of hind legs is professional. Pulling the high society of Maryland together to block the federal government, even if things are exposed, the federal government can do nothing about them.


    With the state and federal governments facing each other, this kind of thing happens too much in the United States. The federal government is often disgraced.


    None of these behaviors have crossed the line, as long as they don''t end up in person to help the southern government, that''s fine.


    As for the problem of smuggling, capitalists with strong participation have participated. For the benefit, there is nothing they dare not do.


    Historically, after the southern government was blocked, a large part of the weapons and ammunition were contributed by northern capitalists, otherwise the southern government would not be able to persist for so long.


    Edward sighed and said, "Deckla, how can we talk to our friends in the South? We promised in advance that Maryland will stay in the federal government for the time being to attack Washington."


    Declara replied calmly: "They will understand our difficulties. No one knows that they will meet an unruly Lord. Now we are also working for the independence of the South.


    The strongest fortress is always broken from the inside. Now we are adding chaos to the enemy internally to the federal government, and believe that the final effect will not be less than joining the war directly. "


    Faced with a bunch of non-violent and uncooperative hindrances, the federal government is powerless. All states in the United States have very large rights. The state government is elected and is not appointed by the central government at all.


    For local government officials, it doesn''t matter if they offend the president or offend the federal government. Anyway, these people can neither stop their officials nor promote them.


    The only thing that cannot offend the local powerists is that these capitalists and farmers have local votes in their hands. Their position is that of the American people.


    Any policy needs to be implemented, and once local governments become bureaucratic, the federal government can do nothing.


    Military control is easier said than done, without the cooperation of the ground snake. Maryland is not small at this time, it would not be possible without 100,000 troops.


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 Chapter 327： Major General Shortfall (6-1 / 5)

    The backlash brought by the pressure, Lincoln has no energy to pay attention. If there is no killing, it means that there is still room for manoeuvre. In the future, the rebellion in the south will be suppressed, and we can find ways to ease the relationship.


    The worst result was nothing more than losing a state ballot. If the United States loses this war, the United States will be divided into two, and even if he handles the relationship well, he will still have to get out.


    President Lincoln, who has just returned to Washington, has received bad news. Delaware next door is still not moving.


    "What''s going on, why is Delaware not getting it?"


    It''s no wonder that Lincoln was angry. Delaware is only a nominal slavery state. In fact, slavery is here in name.


    There are more than 20,000 blacks in the state, and fewer than 1,800 are slaves.


    The busiest Wilmington and surrounding areas are economically connected to Pennsylvania. The area of ??this state is very small, only more than 6,000 square kilometers, and the power of plantation owners is naturally small.


    The secretary of state responsible for coordinating Delaware has a blue complexion. Maryland, which had been difficult to resolve, was taken care of by the president. Delaware, which is the easiest to persuade, has been slow to achieve results.


    "Originally Delaware was loyal to the Commonwealth, and in January the state legislature vote, we also had an absolute advantage.


    But the involvement of the British, French, and Western countries made matters more complicated. The suppressed South factions became active with their support.


    These people can''t let Delaware fall south, but they have brought the state''s preparations to a standstill.


    In the name of opposing the civil war, they organized public demonstrations and demanded that the state government be neutral. Not long ago, 20,000 people gathered and once occupied the state legislature. "


    Lincoln frowned and asked, "Why not suppress, I remember the governor of Delaware being loyal to the federal government?"


    "European journalists from multiple countries have appeared in Delaware, and the envoys of the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, sent a note to the state government, expressing close attention.


    The Delaware government is concerned that the crackdown by force may have unforeseen consequences and trigger power intervention. The Secretary of State replied with a complexion.


    This is not the first time that the four countries have interfered in the internal affairs of the United States. Without the intervention of European powers, the southern government would not have been able to draw so many states together for independence.


    In particular, the population states of Kentucky and Missouri in the west have historically been pulled over by the northern government, but now they have fallen to the southern government.


    Be aware that of the fourteen states of the Confederate government, Missouri has the highest number of whites and Kentucky has the third highest number of whites.


    These two states have more white people than the six least populous states in the United States combined, and their joining has undoubtedly increased the strength of the southern government.


    Historically, these two states joined the Northern Government, and 40,000 people still join the Southern Army. But after joining the southern government, fewer than a thousand people are now willing to die for the northern government.


    The reason is very realistic. Planters are unwilling to damage their interests and fight for their own interests.


    The capitalists couldn''t do it. After being seduced by the Southern Government, they calmly followed the Confederate government.


    It''s all in the wrongs. The plantation economy in the south hinders the development of capitalist economy, and it does not mean that capitalists are getting rich.


    With cheap industrial raw materials and a market of more than 10 million people, a quarter of them have incomes that reach the middle class, a proper quality market.


    The number of domestic capitalists in this market is very small, far from being fiercely competitive in the big family of the federal government, and it is very attractive to capitalists who are not very powerful.


    It is easier to make money over there, and support that side, capitalists will not feel guilty in front of interests.


    Public opinion has reversed, and the Southern Government has publicly promoted the Northern Government''s desire to turn the South into an economic colony. Naturally, the obedient people support the Southern Government.


    The southern government increased by three states, and the population increased by more than 3 million, while the northern government decreased by more than 3 million. With this increase and decrease, the strength comparison between the two sides has changed.


    Of course, Lincoln didn''t know about these changes. He still had full confidence in defeating the South, but he had a headache about intervention from possible European countries.


    It didn''t take long for the British to burn the White House. Lincoln also came from that era. Now the three countries of Faosi have been added. How can there be no fear at all?


    Lincoln asked with concern: "Mr. Safar, what do the Russians say, are they willing to support us?"


    It is very unwise to directly confront the British, French, Western, and Western countries. Before the World War broke out in Europe, the United States could not ignore the joint intervention of European countries.


    If there are no ocean barriers, any one of the four companies with American strength can be pressed to the ground.


    This has been proved in the battle of the British burning the White House. The tens of thousands of British troops have caused the United States to lose its capital, and the federal government''s army is really difficult to reassure.


    Foreign Minister Safar replied: "The Tsarist government is willing to support our unification war, but it is limited to diplomacy. They have limited strength in the Americas and have no way to give us substantial support."


    The verbal support was useful, and the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, came to the end to help. Seeking the help of the Tsarist government naturally wanted the Russians to do something to restrain one or two powers.


    Now the three countries, Britain, France, Austria, and Russia all border on the Russians, and any one of them will be restrained, which is a great diplomatic victory for the federal government.


    Lincoln reluctantly said, "Don''t we support their expansion in the Far East, in exchange for verbal support?"


    The federal government has too few chips to buy the Tsarist government. In addition to supporting each other diplomatically, in fact, the US government can only provide very limited assistance to the tsarist government.


    Now the Russians are most short of money. If the federal government has money, it can cost hundreds of millions of pounds, and the custody of the Russians can make a big news, while restraining the energy of the three countries: Britain, France and Austria.


    It is a pity that the United States is not yet a rich American empire, and it is impossible to produce such a large sum of money.


    The Tsarist government is also the one who does not see rabbits and eagles. There is not enough benefit. Why do they want to help the United States pull hatred?


    Foreign Minister Safar defended: "Her President, this topic doesn''t make any sense. The Russians are reforming. Now they need a stable international environment. They can''t help us out."


    It''s not that he didn''t work hard, but his family was too thin. He went to great lengths in exchange for the verbal support of the Russians.


    This is the end of the topic, the problem cannot be solved, and it is no longer necessary to talk about it.


    The Minister of War, Simon Kamei, hurried in and said eagerly: "His Excellency, the front line is urgent."


    President Lincoln said calmly, "Say, what''s the bad news, I can hold it."


    Just glancing at the face of Saimon Kamei, he knew where it must have been and defeated the battle. It seemed that the northern army had not won since the outbreak of the war.


    War Minister Saimon Kamei said with a somber face, "On May 1, 1861, the rebels launched an attack on Cincinnati. Our army fought hard for three days and nights, and finally it was defeated because it was outnumbered. Ohio was in a hurry."


    Lincoln stood up immediately, grabbed the battle report, and looked up carefully. The vocabulary of art processing is omitted directly, and the summary is:


    With 50,000 southern troops attacking Cincinnati, the federal government sent a 12,000 infantry division, plus 32,000 militiamen in Ohio and 21,000 militia defenses in Indiana.


    It is indeed outnumbered. After ignoring the militia forces in the two states, the federal government only had an infantry division. Only one quarter of the enemy ¡¯s strength could withstand three days.


    Lincoln did not care about the passing of the war. He only knew that the infantry division sent by the federal government had less than one-third of its strength. He died or was captured by several people. The militia in the two states also suffered heavy losses. The specific data are unknown. .


    "Ohio is the Great Lakes. Once the rebels occupy it, the federal government is divided by the enemy from land.


    In any case, the Department of War must find a way to keep the state. We may lose militaryly, but politically we are not allowed to lose a state. "


    Relying on his military knowledge of half a bucket of water, Lincoln immediately made a judgment.


    Minister of War Saimon Kamei replied bitterly: "Yes, Your Excellency the President. But now we need more reinforcements. The original plan is out of date."


    This battle directly made the Ministry of War understand that the enemy is not a gangland. The original plan was: the encirclement of militias in surrounding states, and the government''s mobilization of 75,000 militias and regular forces, directly crushed the past.


    The encirclement has now been torn open. Once Ohio falls, neighboring Pennsylvania will be reduced to a battlefield, and Pittsburgh, the American steel center, will be exposed to the southern front.


    Even if the southern government has limited strength and cannot occupy it for a long time, as long as they make a major disruption, the industrial advantage of the northern government will disappear for the most part.


    There is no way. The Great Lakes region is the core industrial region of the United States, and we really cannot afford to lose it. When Ohio was reduced to the battlefield, they had already suffered heavy losses.


    Lincoln did not hesitate to answer: "I will issue a national recruitment order again to recruit 300,000 militia from each state to serve. But this will take time, but you still need to find your own way in a short time."


    The aftermath of the unpreparedness is exposed. As long as any front is lost, the federal government will not have enough troops.


    Demographic advantages and industrial advantages are just war potentials. If they cannot be converted into military power, then the potentials are always only potentials.


    Minister of War Saimon Kameier said: "The federal government has a limited number of troops and there are too many places to guard. In a short period of time, we can only order militia from neighboring states to rush to reinforcements.


    Considering that the enemy may attack in all directions and disrupt our troop deployment, we must have at least a 700,000 mobile troop strength to be able to put out the rebellion. "


    The original plan required only 100,000 troops to extinguish the rebellion. As a result, Simon Carmel became conservative.


    Lincoln asked in amazement, "Need so many troops?"


    War Minister Saimon Kameier explained: "His President, based on the deployment of the enemy ¡¯s forces, it will not be long before Maryland, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and other regions will become battlefield.


    How a state falls, the political troubles we bring are inestimable. Without sufficient force, it is difficult to counterattack with full defense. "


    The United States is different from other countries. As long as the federal government dares to abandon any state, they will not be able to eat it. Under the sorrow of the rabbits, these state governments surrendered directly to the south.


    Lincoln said helplessly: "Well, you are professional in this area. If there are any problems that I need to solve, I can say them all together."


    War Minister Saimon Kamei said embarrassingly: "Our officers have insufficient reserves and must relocate officers who have retired to serve again.


    I know it has been recruited, but this is not enough. I mean recruiting those veterans who have been on the battlefield to serve as grassroots officers. The age can be relaxed to 55. "


    It is indeed a veteran. In this age when the average life expectancy is less than 55 years, recruiting veterans of this age, Simon Kamei is really forced to do nothing.


    High-ranking officers can promote new recruits, and the demand is not great anyway, and a careful search from the Federal Army can always be found.


    There is no way out for the company officers with the largest demand. Originally, the size of the US Army was small, and officers with more than seven floors came from the South. These people left after the outbreak of the civil war.


    Now with a ten-fold expansion at once, even if all active veterans are promoted to officers, Saimon Kamei can''t count enough.


    Can only be the second best, recruiting over-aged retired officers to return to service.


    Lincoln suggested: "Is the situation serious enough? We can let military school students graduate early and serve in the army."


    The Minister of War, Simon Carmel, reminded: "His Excellency, all students in the military academy and above have entered the army. As for the freshmen, they have just entered the school and have not yet learned anything."


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 Chapter 328： Pitted arms dealer

    The northern government is in trouble, and the southern government is not much better. The first is the internal power struggle. The newly formed Confederate government is the result of compromise and balance between the states.


    As a grass-roots team formed on a temporary basis, it is naturally impossible to count on execution. Most of the affairs can only be carried out with the cooperation of the state government.


    Under the dual leadership, all kinds of confusion are inevitable.


    After the victory in the Cincinnati Battle, it was supposed to take advantage of the pursuit and focus on killing the northern government''s industrial center in one fell swoop, but the southern government attacked on all sides.


    It has launched attacks on bordering areas such as Maryland, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa.


    The flowering play on all sides looks powerful and has achieved the goal of defending the enemy, but it has also lost the opportunity to end the war quickly.


    This stalemate is the favorite of the powers. Arms traders from all over the world gather in North America and want to divide up this feast.


    In a manor in Missouri, owner John Casey asked with a smile: "Fickel, what''s going on?"


    Fickel said, discouraged, "Don''t mention it, my friend. This business couldn''t be done. The state government actually wanted to buy a rifle.


    God, now the mainstream weapon in the world is a rifle. Moreover, what is the difference between bullets loaded from the front and back? "


    For this war, Fickel brought in two hundred artillery pieces and thirty thousand rifles, and was ready to make a fortune. The artillery was naturally sold at a high price, but the rifle was not so lucky.


    In the war years, everyone is the most realistic. You can use whatever weapon is useful. There is no doubt that a breech rifle that can be beaten on its side is more competitive than a rifle.


    The southern government was originally at a disadvantage in terms of manpower. Although it rose from 1: 2 in history to 2: 3 in history, they still could not afford to die. The state government wanted to reduce the number of casualties of soldiers as much as possible.


    John Casey shrugged and said, "Sorry, I can''t help you on this issue. If it is normal, it is not difficult to persuade the state government to purchase a batch of weapons, but it is now a time of war.


    We have to consider the opinions of the military, everything is to win the war. The rifle provided by the Austrians really works, and I have also tried it myself.


    Both the rate of fire and the hit rate have been greatly improved. The only weakness is probably that the range is not far enough, but this is not a weakness.


    Above the battlefield, most soldiers can only hit within 200 meters, and a range of 800 meters is enough. "


    Fickel complained: "Damn, since you know why you didn''t tell me? I wasted my energy in vain. I knew it and went to the north. I came here only in your face."


    John Casey said without change: "It''s not your fault. Who told me that the weapon in his hand is the most advanced in the world?"


    Fickel said dissatisfied: "My batch of guns is indeed the most advanced in the world, at least in the case of breech guns."


    John Casey reluctantly said: "Well, even if this is not the case, who will make you come late. If one month in the morning, these gun governments are open for acquisition.


    Not now, it turns out that the breech gun is being eliminated. The government will not joke about the lives of the soldiers and purchase this batch of backward equipment.


    Otherwise, you can modify these guns, I have seen it is not difficult to convert to a rifle. Although it adds a little cost, can''t you all earn it later? "


    Fickel frowned, and his dissatisfaction flashed. Modification is simple to say, but here is not Europe, but the southern United States. There are not many factories capable of modifying rifles.


    One of them is John Casey''s arsenal. Said to be an arsenal, in fact, it has just been rebuilt.


    Before the North-South split, it was only a machinery factory. However, John Casey was savvy. As soon as the South declared independence, he ordered equipment from Europe, and dug people from several domestic arsenals, turning the machinery factory into an arsenal.


    The grass-roots team that was temporarily established will naturally be unable to develop new weapons.


    The production capacity also failed to meet John Casey''s expectations. Now it can only produce 3 artillery pieces, 800 rifles and 50,000 bullets per month.


    It is impossible to make full use of the production line without one or two years.


    Obviously this cannot be expected by John Casey. Who knows how long this civil war will be fought, and once the war is over, it will be difficult for the arsenal to survive.


    The emergence of the rifle gave John Casey a turnaround. Modifying a rifle is undoubtedly much faster than producing a rifle.


    Based on his relationship in Missouri, he sold the converted old gun to the government at the price of the new gun without any problems.


    However, not all guns can be modified. Some rifles are easy to modify, and some rifles are not worth the cost.


    Fickel''s tens of thousands of rifles are undoubtedly suitable for modification. The relationship between the two is not bad, but in the face of interests, the relationship is the most unreliable.


    John Casey ¡¯s arsenal equipment was bought from Fickel, and now Feng Shui is taking turns, this time he is going to kill Fickel.


    As for whether Fickel will refuse, naturally it will not. As long as you think about it, you know that these guns can''t be sold in the south, but they can''t be sold in the north.


    You ca n¡¯t count on Austria ¡¯s arms dealers. You just sell arms to the southern government and do n¡¯t sell them to the northern government, right?


    The breech rifle is not a high-tech product. It takes only a month to get a sample and copy it. Austria will sell it if it does not sell to European countries.


    What''s more, the northern government will make its own cottage. Now that the United States is the world''s largest cottage country, it is not easy to copy a rifle?


    Leaving the US market and trying to sell these tens of thousands of rifles would be difficult. This also needs to consider the increased transportation costs. It is better to choose cooperation and earn more.


    Fickel said directly, "Okay, my friend is asking for a price, and I will sell it to you as long as the price is right."


    As a qualified arms dealer, now that he has guessed John Casey''s purpose, he will naturally not choose to modify it, and then be pitted with money.


    John Casey quoted with a smile: "25,000 pounds."


    Hearing this number, Fickel was immediately angry and stood up and said, "Why don''t you grab it?"


    John Casey comforted: "As for the fuss, my friend. In business talk, this eliminated weapon is now worthless.


    Except for modification, you can only sell to indigenous tribes. So many guns are you going to sell that year?


    The acquisition of these guns for modification is also risky. The modification takes time, and if the civil war ends suddenly, it will be all in my hands.


    In the face of an old friend, I add another three thousand pounds, which is already the highest price.


    You have to know that the Southern Government just signed a huge military order with Austria. They sold 200,000 rifle rifles to the Southern Government at one time. "


    Fickel''s face changed, which is undoubtedly bad news. As he returned to normal, the 200,000 rifles looked a lot. In fact, after being scattered in the 14 Confederate states, the average number of rifles in each state was less than 15,000.


    This is far from being able to meet everyone''s needs, especially for a frontline state like Missouri.


    The rifle is not easy to sell, because Americans have a lot in their own hands. In this country where all people hold guns, if there is no gun of their own, they are embarrassed to say that they are Americans.


    Fickel bargained: "100,000 pounds, this is already the lowest price in the international arms market."


    After a moment of contemplation, John Casey quoted again: "29,000 pounds, who makes us old friends!"


    "Ninety-five thousand pounds, can''t be lower."


    "I''ll add another two thousand pounds. I can''t go any higher."


    ...


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 Chapter 329： Whimsical plan

    Washington


    Secretary of State Safar said calmly: "His President, this is a quote from arms dealers of various countries, as well as domestic capitalists.


    Of course, this doesn''t make much sense to us. The federal government was too hastily prepared in this war, and both government forces and state militiamen were now short of weapons.


    At present, many of our troops are still shotguns. In terms of weapons and equipment, there is no way to compare with the southern army.


    Buying all the stocks of these arms dealers now cannot meet our needs. So choice is just a fallacy. "


    President Lincoln rubbed his forehead. He was very skeptical that the Secretary of State had come specifically to find the fault. Since there is no choice, then I will buy it, what to say.


    "Send someone to talk to them, try to lower the price as much as possible, and kick out the highest offer."


    Safar shook his head and said, "I''m afraid not. The Austrian with the highest offer, their product is a rifle, which has better performance.


    The most important thing is that they have the most stock in their hands. They can provide us with 100,000 rifle rifles, 150,000 rifle rifles, and 800 types of artillery at one time.


    Not long ago, they just sold 200,000 breech rifles, 1,000 artillery pieces, and ammunition to the Southern Government. If it weren''t for the Southern people, they were too stupid. These weapons could not serve us. "


    In the opinion of the Secretary of State, the Southern Government is just too stupid.


    During the war, wasn''t it foolish not to use the good relations with other countries to sweep the goods and let these weapons and equipment flow into the hands of the enemy?


    As for the price paid, the amount of money to buy weapons and equipment is not comparable to the losses brought on the battlefield.


    If the southern government scans the goods as soon as possible, then the northern government will not be able to obtain sufficient weapons and equipment for at least the next six months.


    This is the advantage of constant communication, which can make a time difference. Don''t look at the international arms dealers gathering in North America. In fact, the stock in everyone''s hands is still limited.


    Tens of thousands of rifles, hundreds of artillery pieces, and thousands of tons of ammunition are all big things. No matter how many people like Franz open, the average person knows the scale of the Civil War?


    If there are too many stockpiles, the North and South sides suddenly ceased to compromise and then all fell into their hands, and the costs could not be recovered.


    Except for the Americans, no one in the world can find such an innocent head as a paner.


    It also cost less than 10 million pounds to empty the arms dealer warehouses active in the United States. In exchange for 10 million pounds, the enemy was short of weapons and equipment within half a year. Such a sale was a big profit.


    After hearing Safar''s explanation, President Lincoln almost scared a cold sweat.


    Half a year is enough to determine the outcome of a war. Fortunately, the southern government did not do this, otherwise the northern government would be miserable.


    After adjusting his mind a bit, Lincoln asked: "Sir Secretary of State, wouldn''t you come to me just to say that?"


    Secretary of State Safar explained without hesitation: "Of course not. Now the four major powers of Britain, France, and Ossi support the southern government. Under their influence, most European countries have stood on the south.


    These arms merchants basically have a political background. Under the same conditions, they are definitely more willing to do business with the southern government.


    If we bid higher, things are different. In the face of interests, arms dealers don''t care about the government''s thinking.


    Therefore, I plan to increase the price of weapons and equipment, especially some advanced weapons. The industrial strength of the southern states is weak, and their own production capacity is limited. They can only follow us to increase prices.


    Unlike the traitors in the South, our own industrial capabilities are not bad. The lack of weapons and equipment is only temporary.


    If nothing else, our self-sufficiency rate of weapons will reach more than 85 percent starting next year, and the southern government may not reach 30 percent.


    Since there is no military victory, then we are economically dragging them down. "


    This is the northern government''s advantage, but President Lincoln was not happy at all. Seeing that the Secretary of State''s plan is to prepare for a protracted war.


    Lincoln frowned and asked, "Are you so unconfident in our army?"


    Safar replied solemnly: "His Excellency, it has been more than three months since the outbreak of the war, and the total military power lost by the federal government has exceeded 80,000.


    I admit that the military has worked very hard, and they have achieved great results, but it is still us who are at a disadvantage.


    If anything goes wrong on the Maryland battlefield, the federal government is about to fight a Washington defense. I don''t think in the short term the federal government has the potential to win war. "


    To some extent, the attitude of the Secretary of State also represents the attitude of officials within the federal government. Now that they are preparing for a protracted war, it also means that everyone has lost confidence in calming down the rebellion in the short term.


    This is not the worst. If the war is delayed, the voices of domestic leaders and factions will rise.


    As a qualified politician, Lincoln knew that the enemies inside were the most terrifying. These people were lurking in the dark, and he didn''t even know who they were.


    After hesitating, Lincoln said, "Well, go according to your plan! But we must first solve the financial problem. The southern government uses cotton as a collateral to issue bonds overseas. We have no collateral."


    The federal government is not without collateral, the problem is that these collateral, they dare not mortgage it. Otherwise, the people in the country will break out first.


    ...


    The island of New Guinea has now been renamed New Bavaria. Random names seem to be a European habit, and Franz is already used to it.


    The world''s second largest island now belongs to the Habsburg dynasty, but Franz was not surprised.


    In terms of resources, New Bavaria is also rich in various mineral resources. The delta delta in the south is also the most fertile land in the world.


    There is also no powerful indigenous kingdom on the island. It is estimated that the indigenous people on this island will not exceed one million, and may even be less than 300,000.


    But this land was not favored by the colonists in Europe. Obviously, this is very abnormal.


    Previously, Austria''s colonial activities were also the first to occupy the islands surrounding New Bavaria, such as the Melanesian Islands, the Real Islands, the Aru Islands ...


    This is a way of delineating sphere of influence and sworn sovereignty. My territory is all around, naturally you can''t come to grab the central area, otherwise the rules will be broken.


    Now that the pace of colonization is accelerating, the colonial team has entered the New Bavaria Island, and problems have arisen.


    1. The island has a tropical rain forest climate with large annual precipitation;


    2. The terrain in the downstream is low and the drainage is not smooth;


    3. The river has a long flood season, which easily floods the surrounding area;


    4. Affected by tides along the coast, seawater intrusion and tidal flats;


    5. The island is mountainous and swampy with a sparse population.


    In summary, to develop this island, it must cost a lot of money.


    At least we must solve the drainage problem, change the marshland into farmland, and it is best to build a seawall to protect the coastal areas from the tide.


    Franz asked: "What is the Colonial Ministry going to do?"


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "His Majesty, we are prepared to temporarily suspend the development of the New Bavarian Island, but only to develop parts of the region, and to establish several cities in the appropriate areas to swear sovereignty.


    The focus is still on developing the surrounding islands, and the Nanyang region is really rich. The Aboriginal people here do not engage in agricultural production at all, and live on the gifts of nature.


    These islands are rich in tropical fruits and are suitable for growing cash crops such as coffee, cocoa, coconut, palm oil, tea and rubber. "


    This is the most sensible choice. Colonization is to make money. It is very unwise to invest blindly.


    Anyway, the island has a sparse population and does not engage in agricultural production. If there is no external influence, it will be the same after 100 years.


    Where the island ca n¡¯t run away, it ¡¯s not too late for the Vienna government to redevelop it after the world ¡¯s colonies are divided up.


    Franz nodded and said, "New Bavaria does just that. What''s up with the Lanfang Republic?"


    If the Lanfang Republic was not mentioned in the document, Franz would have almost forgotten that there is also a Chinese Republic in the Nanyang region.


    Josip Jelacic explained: "His Majesty, Kalimantan Island is rich in gold mines, so a group of Chinese gathered to establish the Lanfang Republic.


    The Ocean Fleet also visited this country not long ago, and also signed a friendly agreement with Earl Humel.


    This small country is very weak. The colonial government is looking for an excuse for war. It should not be long before we can destroy them. "


    Hesitating a moment, Franz still relented.


    "Don''t rush into action first, send someone who can speak well to fool them into the new Holy Roman Empire.


    We can give them autonomy, we can refer to the standards of the domestic kingdom, and we can be more relaxed.


    The Nanyang area is too far away, we have limited immigration, and it is very difficult to develop so many places.


    If the Lanfang Republic is destroyed by force, not only will it have to increase a military expenditure, it will also be difficult to obtain much revenue in the short term.


    It would be better to directly compile Lanfang Company and make a profit directly. We do not even need to pay the cost of domination. "


    From the perspective of Franz, the Lanfang Republic is Lanfang Company, and the rulers themselves did not regard this as a country.


    Historically, it was because Lanfang''s rulers turned to the Dutch for their own benefit that this country was destroyed.


    The Dutch''s force was not that Franz looked down on them, that was really unscrupulous.


    The Lan Fang Republic is located in the South Ocean. It can get enough immigrants and enough land for development. If the ruling class does not degenerate and strives to develop its own strength, it will not be a dream to unify the Nanyang region.


    Being able to turn to the Dutch can naturally turn to the Austrians. Several aristocratic titles fell, and it is estimated that these people could not resist the temptation.


    This can also be considered as necessary, the Lanfang Republic can obtain the protection of Austria, and the Vienna government has added a revenue.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Although Franz''s style is different today, Josip Jelacic has no objection, which is in Austria''s interest.


    The essence of overseas colonization is to make a profit. As for how to make a profit, it doesn''t matter.


    This is different from the African continent. The Vienna government is preparing to establish a second German homeland in Africa, and naturally cannot rule at will.


    Although Franz''s plan is whimsical, the cost is very low, and it''s no problem to try it.


    If it succeeds, you do n¡¯t need to do anything. The Vienna government added a revenue, and Austria ¡¯s industry and commerce increased a market.


    Failure, a big waste of time.


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 Chapter 330： Dig American Corner

    On June 18, 1861, the Austrian Ocean Fleet left Japan and sailed into the Pacific Ocean. Count Hummel stood on the splint and looked into the distance, sighing from time to time.


    Lieutenant General Arest, commander of the Ocean Fleet, asked, "Her Count, your interest seems not high?"


    Count Hummer sighed and said, "Hi Commander-in-Chief, let us gain a foothold in the Republic of Nicaragua. I am afraid things will not be so easy, or we will use force if we don''t.


    Lieutenant General Arest asked in confusion: "Sorry, Count, I haven''t found any trouble.


    Nicaragua is just a small projectile country with a total population of three to four hundred thousand, and the number of white people is less than ten percent. There is almost no industry, which can also threaten us? "


    This is a fact, there is no strong country in Central America. Even if all tied up, Arest wouldn''t feel the pressure.


    The ruler here is not so much a republic as a few mine owners and planters.


    It is okay for these people to bully the local indigenous people. If they meet the regular army, Lieutenant General Arest will dare to guarantee the strength of a regiment, and they can be handled.


    Count Humel shook his head and said, "What about the excuse of war? If there is no sufficient reason, we risked attacking Nicaragua, and we would like to conduct a state visit later?"


    This is the difference between politicians and soldiers considering the issue. The military just saw the easy occupation of Nicaragua, but did not consider the political impact.


    Otherwise, the order given by the Vienna government was not to find a foothold, but to occupy Nicaragua or the countries of Central America.


    Lieutenant General Arest said politely: "It''s not easy. Showdown directly with the Nicaraguan government. Tell them what we want. We will destroy them without cooperation. There will always be people who will cooperate with us."


    Earl Hummel explained: "Her commander, we do not have enough immigrants to rule here. The rule by force is not stable. Once the army leaves, it will not be long before the rebellion will occur.


    Sending heavy soldiers to suppress the cost is too high, giving up here will easily lead to a chain reaction, which will have an impact on our colonial system. "


    Inadequate immigration is a difficult problem. There is a lack of immigration in Africa, a lack of immigration in the South Ocean, and a lack of immigration in the Americas.


    Because Austria has limited human resources, it is impossible to immigrate indefinitely, even if the German cultural circle is not enough.


    The colonial ministry is able to mobilize more than a hundred thousand and two hundred thousand immigrants from the European continent every year, and it has already exerted its milk.


    Count Hummel has not only heard that once, the plantation owner himself went to the ground for lack of labor, and there were even people who bought serfs directly from Russia.


    As for the use of local labor, it is mainly the miners. It''s not that the plantation owners have high moral standards, but the management is too much trouble.


    Slavery is banned in Austria and naturally there is no slave training institution. Indigenous people without training can easily eat the Lord.


    The miners are different in this regard. Almost every miner has a group of thugs. On the one hand, cracking down on gold theft and protecting the safety of gold mines, on the other hand, suppressing absenteeism.


    After the unlucky eggs were killed, for the safety of everyone, the colonial government banned farmers and planters from using unsafe indigenous workers.


    Lieutenant General Arest thought for a while and said, "If it is just immigration, in fact, we can think of a solution from the United States. It is said that the United States already has over 3 million Germans.


    When many people left continental Europe, they emigrated to the United States to avoid war. Now that the north and the south have already fought, this group of cowards are afraid to run again.


    As long as we fiddle with 100,000 people, the problem of insufficient immigration will be solved. It''s a big deal to promise a little bit of interest, anyway, Central America is widely populated. "


    Immigrants are not introduced randomly, and then the sequelae are very serious. The negative textbook is Mexico. When the United States sent immigrants to Mexico, the Mexican government also introduced many preferential policies.


    After the number of immigrants had the advantage, the Americans immediately planned for the locals to become autonomous and independent.


    The Mexican government naturally can''t stand it. I kindly accepted you and gave you so many preferential terms. I actually wanted to rebel.


    The Mexican government was also a scrap, and it did not suppress the rebellion. Without a second chance, the Americans who had been prepared long ago had already been killed.


    The Mexican government paid 2.3 million square kilometers of land for tuition. With this negative example, from now on, countries receiving immigrants must consider it.


    Now the colonies of Austria strictly control the proportion of various nationalities. It mainly attracts immigrants from the German cultural circle, and accepts a small number of immigrants from other countries. It is also the low-level people without much culture.


    After a moment of contemplation, Earl Hummer made the decision: "Her commander, your idea is great.


    If we can recruit enough immigrants from the United States, Central America is ours.


    Send someone to inform the Hawaiian government that our visit is only one day and they are waiting at the port.


    After the fleet is about to be replenished, I will visit the United States directly. I will visit the West Coast states one by one. "


    It''s not surprising that Hummer was excited that this plan would have been very operable.


    This era is different from later generations. Germans are excluded from mainstream American society. The high society of the United States was held by the British and occupied most of the society''s wealth.


    Bringing groups is applicable to any ethnic group. The German elites who cannot enter the upper class have not yielded and are still fighting.


    German immigrants are still using German, and local schools are still using German for teaching, which is their dissatisfaction with British control of the upper US.


    The true integration of Germans into American society is still after the two world wars. Taking advantage of the anti-espionage during the war, the Germans were separated.


    This created an opportunity for Austria to dig a foot. If you become a vested interest, you can''t dig. Immigrants, who are still at the lowest level of society, are the easiest to flicker.


    Some things in Central America are land and generosity, which Franz has always been best at, and inevitably spread to Vienna government officials.


    As for whether the US government will prevent immigrants from leaving, there is no need to worry. If the US government really does that, then they are no longer a threat.


    How can a country that can only enter but not go out to attract immigrants? Without enough immigrants, the natural population of the United States will grow, and when they develop, they will have entered the era of nuclear peace.


    Partitioning the world also depends on the timing. Once you miss the opportunity and pay ten times or one hundred times the price, you may not be able to gain.


    What kind of country gains diplomatic status. There is no doubt that Hawaii, already a semi-colonial country, does not deserve Hummer''s attention.


    If time is sufficient, he doesn''t mind visiting in accordance with diplomatic etiquette. It is time to rush and implement the new plan to reduce the time spent in visiting Hawaii without any problems.


    It is estimated that the Kingdom of Hawaii will not welcome him. The visit of the powers this time is not a good thing for many weak countries.


    Hummel has not only experienced it once. Most countries are similar to sending the plague gods. Bureaucrats have tried every means to let him leave the fleet quickly.


    The specific manifestation is that he received a cramp in his hand. Including the supply of the fleet are the friendship sponsorship of these countries, and the top of the fleet also has a gift of souvenirs.


    ...


    Port Newport, Oregon


    The sun blazed the earth fiercely, and a roar of warships came from not far away.


    People were gathered on the pier. There were big men in gorgeous clothes and little men in rough linen, all waiting in the hot sun.


    Looking at the fleet appearing in the distance, listening to the roaring steam engine roar, many people smiled with joy.


    Unlike most people''s smiles, there are still some people frowning, as if they are about to face a big trouble.


    Without being overseas, you never know the importance of a strong motherland.


    Don''t look at the United States as an immigrant country. In fact, there are three or six or nine other immigrants. British immigrants are undoubtedly at the top.


    On the one hand, the British population has occupied the mainstream of the society, and on the other hand, the world''s number one Royal Navy provides sufficient confidence to the British.


    In this respect, the Germans are more tragedy. The German region is fragmented. Although the strength of each country is not weak, there is no global power that can support them.


    Under the Franz''s butterfly effect, Austria was reborn, and it became the third naval power in the world. It naturally became the pillar of the German nation abroad.


    In this regard, the Vienna government has actually done a lot. Overseas embassies, open to all German nations, can provide them with reasonable help.


    Relying on actual actions, they have gained their approval. Therefore, when the ocean fleet visited the United States, so many German immigrants gathered.


    Many people hope that the intervention of the Vienna government will give them a higher political status. With the arrival of the ocean fleet, this is an opportunity to many people.


    The world depends on fists. A strong country will naturally be respected overseas. On the other hand, a weak country will inevitably be bullied.


    Looking at the crowds on the dock, Earl Hummer smiled comfortably. He was a little more certain about this plan.


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 Chapter 331： Scared

    Austria is in action, and Britain and France are not idle. First, the Spanish captured the island of Spain (Haiti), then the three countries accelerated their expansion in Mexico.


    The British have just cracked down on the Indian rebellion, and the French are still focusing on Italy. So this time Mexico is luckier than in history. The expansion of all countries is mainly based on economic and political penetration.


    If it were not for fear of stimulating the two US governments in the civil war, it is estimated that they would also penetrate the US states.


    The re-establishment of a colonial system in North America has always been the dream of British, French, and Western colonists. American Moneroism has blocked everyone''s way, and now it is natural to kick this obstacle.


    London


    As the world''s first naval power, this time the nations ''joint intervention in the United States'' plan, the British deservedly became the boss.


    No one fights for dominance, and the British are the most powerful in the Americas. If the Americans do not mobilize, John Bull''s garrison in Canada can handle them.


    This is not to be proud of. The American miniature army does not represent the true strength of the Americans. The militia in most federal states is above the federal government.


    In Downing Street, the new British Prime Minister John Russell is holding a meeting.


    "You guys, Lincoln has ordered a blockade of the East Coast. How to ensure that our trade with the southern government runs smoothly has become a problem for us now."


    There is no doubt that capitalists working in the cotton industry have put pressure on the London government. If it is only a short-term blockade, everyone will stick to it and pass.


    If it is blocked for a long time, or if the northern government wins the war, then the British cotton dominance will be shaken.


    This is absolutely intolerable. We must know that the cotton spinning industry is a pillar industry of the British. Once there is a problem, the entire British economy will be hit hard.


    Secretary of the Navy Edward said unhurriedly, "Her Prime Minister, you don''t have to worry too much about this. The coastline of the Confederate government is not short. I think the US Navy should not be so strong.


    Now the northern government is still working hard to build ships, and when they have the strength, we can also intervene with other countries to designate the coastal areas of the Confederate government as safe areas.


    At present, Austria''s ocean-going fleet has arrived on the west coast of the United States, and the French fleet has set off. In addition to our and Spanish fleets in the Americas, the Americans cannot compete at all. "


    This is not nonsense. The military strength of Americans in this era is really scum.


    Don''t vomit about the pocket-sized federal army of 16,000. After the outbreak of the Civil War, it was instantly reduced by a third.


    The U.S. Federal Army is scattered throughout the country, and the Army stationed in the southern states is naturally separated from the federal government.


    It''s better if the army can''t do the navy. When President Lincoln ¡¯s embargo was passed, the US Navy, which had long been in Nanshan, discovered that: for various reasons, only 42 of the 90 naval vessels of the Federal Navy were available, of which only 3 could be used for coastal tasks Ship.


    There is no way. The US Navy has received deep-sea combat training, no offshore combat experience, and no relevant training.


    Historically, the northern government that had gained the sea power advantage did not send troops from the coast to attack the south, mainly because it was unfamiliar with coastal defenses and fortresses.


    Bureaucrats, they all understand. These funds are in the hands of the southern states themselves, and the federal government has no backup. No one had expected in advance that one day they would attack their own territory from the sea.


    Minister of State Agarwal said: "Things are not so simple. The three Ofaxi countries also have their own ills, and it is impossible to obey our instructions.


    The Royal Navy''s current strength in the Americas is insufficient. If it intervenes, it means giving up the dominant power of interference.


    If not for us, how can the interests of Britain be safeguarded? "


    In this age of fist worship, strength is equal to the right to speak. If you just want to take advantage, but don''t want to contribute, don''t think about it.


    The great powers are not fools. It is okay for the British to scare a small indigenous country. Orfaxi, who is also a great power, will not give them face.


    It would be miserable if the three countries of Ofaxi joined forces to divide up the interests of North America while watching the show.


    The probability of this happening is very small, but it cannot be ruled out. In the face of benefits, everything is possible.


    Prime Minister John Russell set his sights on Foreign Minister Glaston and wanted him to come up with a reliable plan. After all, this time the problem is seven points diplomacy, two points politics, one point military.


    Gladstone analyzed: "From the current situation, the Austrians should target the Central American region, and the French and Western countries should target the Mexico region. All three countries have plans to tear off a piece of meat from the Americans.


    The mob in the United States is not good at governing, so everyone should aim for economic benefits. Now the Austrians have the upper hand, grabbing more than half of the US arms market.


    According to preliminary estimates, they have made a profit of around three million pounds. Our arms dealers are too small and angry, and their response is slow. "


    Prime Minister John Russell shook his head and said, "This is only a small problem. Arms are bought and sold with a hammer, and there will be no more after the end of the civil war. This time, the Austrians will be cheaper, or how can we maximize our benefits!"


    Three million pounds is an astronomical figure for individuals, but it is also true for the London government.


    If it is long-term income, it can also attract the attention of Prime Minister John Russell. Such a one-time sale is really difficult to raise his interest.


    Money is in other people''s pockets. Even if it is to grab, it is easier to grab Americans directly than to grab Austria.


    Glaston frowned, and he didn''t like others interrupting him, especially after being a foreign minister in the British Empire.


    But this is the Prime Minister''s Office, not his office. It was the Prime Minister who interrupted him, and Gladstone was not upset.


    "His Prime Minister, the arms trade is actually related to our next plan. The Austrians'' goal is very obvious. They just want the North and South to continue fighting.


    A careful study of their arms exports reveals that the manipulator behind them is the Habsburgs, and it is unknown whether one of them is the Emperor Franz himself.


    Since the Austrians can balance in the north and south, we can also balance in the north and the south. The weak government in the south can lean a little more.


    However, the risks involved in doing so are very great. It is only necessary for the South to win. They do not have the strength to unify the United States, and if the North wins, it will be a big trouble.


    To this end, the Government of Vienna has sent an ocean fleet. This fleet should be the tool they use to ensure the balance between the north and the south, and they can immediately dispatch troops to intervene once the north wins.


    I propose to immediately dispatch a fleet sufficient to overwhelm the U.S. Navy, while increasing the number of troops in Canada to dominate the situation when necessary. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer James objected: "Stop your Excellency, don''t forget that sending troops is also asking for money. We have just suppressed the Indian rebellion and have paid up to 280 million pounds of military expenses.


    The government''s financial resources have not allowed us to start another war. I don''t think Americans are soft persimmons. If they can deal with it, it is still our colony. "


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Gladstone said dissatisfied: "Sir, don''t always think financially. As British Chancellor of the Exchequer, you must take care of the overall situation.


    What we pay now can be recouped in the near future. A strong United States is not in our interests, at least the Canadian region is threatened at all times.


    The thought of Americans trying to drive us out of the Americas has never been broken. If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to draw allies in the future.


    Our four countries share the military expenses, and the actual expenses will not be too great. The Austrians dare to send an ocean fleet. Why don''t we dare? "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer James shook his head and said, "The Austrians are doing this for the Central American region. It is too late for them to join the colonial movement. The most fertile regions in the world have been divided up.


    The Vienna government can develop the African continent regardless of cost, let alone Central America, which has more natural conditions.


    But we don''t need it. Britain now needs to recuperate, and to start a war of uncontrollable scale again is completely worthless. "


    This is the impression that Franz developed on the African continent and left to the outside world. To many, the African colonies in Austria lost their pants.


    In fact, the same is true, except for West Africa, where gold mines are barely balanced. The rest of the region has been losing money, and not a small number.


    This is completely different from the concept of countries operating overseas colonies. In this era, everyone is trying to get benefits as quickly as possible, and rarely invests in building colonies.


    Secretary of the Navy Edward said, "Sir, the more fully prepared we are for this intervention plan, the less likely we will have a war in the end.


    Don''t forget to interfere in the strength of the alliance, far beyond the federal government, why do they dare to wage war with us.


    Even if it does, I don''t think it''s a bad thing.


    The Confederate government restrained more than half of their strength. We joined the three countries of Ossifa to fight directly to destroy the insurgents and re-divide the North American continent. "


    Kill the federal government, just think about it. Unless the British are willing to explode, they will at most win the coastal areas.


    The territory of the United States is not small, and military expenditures for entering the inland areas are like running water. Historically, the United States has been independent of the London government''s finances.


    Including the Second Anglo-American War, when the British burned the White House, they finally gave up the plan to destroy the United States because of excessive military spending.


    Prime Minister John Russell calmed down the atmosphere by saying, "You guys, you''re off topic. The most important issue now is to ensure the smooth flow of maritime transport and ensure the normal supply of domestic cotton.


    Because the Indian insurrection has caused too much damage to the local area, our plan to rebuild a second cotton center in India has to be postponed.


    And cotton planting in Egypt has not gone well. On the one hand, the resistance of the local Egyptians is reluctant to grow cotton; on the other hand, the canals under construction are occupying a large amount of labor.


    So it doesn''t make any sense whether the controversy will increase in North America.


    Now we have to send more troops, or the cotton supply chain will be cut off by the northern government. What do we explain to Congress? "


    This is a real problem. It takes time to grow cotton. Without a few years of promotion, there will be no scale at all.


    It seems that the scope and duration of the Indian insurgency far exceeded the historical period. The cotton plantations opened by the British before were also destroyed by the rebels.


    Within three to five years, cotton in India is difficult to form. Cotton planting in Egypt is not well promoted, and the domestic cotton industry can''t wait.


    As for the other cotton producing areas in the world, the London government does not need to consider it, and the output cannot meet their needs at all.


    Without new sources of cotton, there is no room for choice by the London government. Domestic cotton merchants just want to make a fortune, but they are not ready to kill the domestic textile industry.


    The cotton that they have accumulated in their hands will at most support the first half of next year.


    If not enough cotton is available this year, then from mid 1862, the British cotton industry will be closed.


    The Minister of Finance decisively chose to be silent. At this time, if he took the lack of money to talk about things, it would be too disregarding the overall situation and he would be shot by capitalists.


    In the event of a collapse due to a lack of supply of raw materials, leading to the collapse of the cotton textile industry, then the sky will really fall.


    As long as you think about it, no one in the industry chain occupies a quarter of the British population dares to bear this terrible consequence.


    They didn''t even dare to trust in the interference alliance. Who knew if Orfasi would compromise with the northern government and sell them.


    Such a matter of life and death is better to go to the battlefield yourself.


    The Minister of State frowned and said, "The Prime Minister, it is imperative that we establish a cotton production area that is completely controlled by us.


    Even the Austrians smashed a cotton planting base regardless of cost and met domestic demand. There is no reason why we can''t. "


    John Russell changed his face and exclaimed: "No, we must immediately send our fleet to the Americas to deter the Austrians and not let them fall to the northern government."


    Everyone reacted, when the cotton supply problems in European countries, the Austrian textile industry has not yet come out to grab the market.


    Even if it is for the hegemony of the cotton spinning industry, the Vienna government has every reason to pit them. As for diplomatic agreements, they were intended to be torn apart.


    The British have done a lot of this kind of thing, and naturally they think the same is true of the Vienna government.


    For the benefit, they suddenly changed their stance to support the northern government in exchange for the federal government cutting off their cotton supply without any problems.


    State Minister Agarwal added: "It is indeed possible for the Austrians to peep at our hegemony of the cotton spinning industry. In terms of their cotton consumption in previous years, the cotton production in West Africa has exceeded a lot.


    But they did not export, but all shipped back to China. Because of the civil war in the United States, this year''s world cotton production reduction is a foregone conclusion, but cotton plantations in West Africa are increasing.


    We can send people to make tentative purchases, and if they insist on not selling them out, then we will be in trouble. "


    ...


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 Chapter 332： Cotton crisis

    The British worried that Franz naturally did not know that at this time he was still having headaches for the Suez Canal Project.


    There are two main issues:


    First, the use of slave labor by the Canal Company has aroused condemnation in European public opinion;


    Secondly, the construction expenses of the canal are overrun, and more investment is needed.


    The second problem is easy to solve. Canal Company has decided to issue additional stocks to raise funds. It will not be long before the problem can be solved.


    Under normal circumstances, it is not difficult for France and Austria to join forces to suppress European public opinion. There were not many virgins in this era, and few people would make their own for a group of Egyptian slave labor.


    Moreover, these slaves were provided by the Egyptian government, and the Canal Company paid the Egyptian government.


    Earlier, even if there was a report in the newspaper, it was directed at the Egyptian government. After all, the labor is organized by them and their salary is deducted.


    Anyway, Egypt is not a European country. European public opinion is so good. They can''t feel it.


    It''s different now. In order to promote cotton cultivation in Egypt, the British must compete with the Canal Company for labor.


    The Suez Railway, built by the British, is also in competition with the Canal Company.


    Conflicts of interest between the two parties cannot be avoided, and conflicts arise. In order to crack down on the Canal Company, John Bull stirred up public opinion to put pressure on the Canal Company.


    As soon as the **** stick is shot, the shame is not enough. France and Austria are not charities. Canal companies have to save costs and inevitably reduce labor costs.


    Now the Canal Company pays the Egyptian government one million Aegis each year, which seems to be quite a lot, but it is 6.66 ... per capita per capita for 150,000 workers ...


    This figure is less than a month''s salary for ordinary Austrian workers. Moreover, the money also includes compensation for land acquisition, labor management fees, and so on.


    John Niu not only revealed all these inside stories, but also attached a few photos, including photos of workers'' lives and work.


    Bloody photos, accompanied by artistically written text descriptions, Franz saw sympathy.


    If you look closely, you will also find that the violence supervisors are Egyptians, which is the only good news.


    The benefits of labor subcontracting have emerged, with one more mine. Had it not been for John Niu''s deliberate public opinion, the Canal Company would have put responsibility on the Egyptian government and nothing would have happened.


    Franz asked: "What are the French going to do?"


    The French are now leading the construction of the canal. The French are at the center of public opinion, and the French government is also the most stressed.


    After all, the French people are full of internationalism. French newspapers are attacking the Canal company, and even more directly against the French government, demanding that the Paris government be held accountable.


    When the same thing happened in Austria, public opinion would have to be much more moderate. The newspapers had a fair and objective analysis of their responsibilities.


    The Egyptian government was the first to be criticized. The mainstream opinion believed that the Egyptian government had not fulfilled its responsibilities and had to pay the main responsibilities.


    The second is the poor supervision of the Canal Company, which is the responsibility of the company''s management.


    There is a problem with listed companies and multinational joint-stock companies, and it is naturally not a matter for the Austrian government. If small shareholders are responsible for this, aren''t shareholders all responsible?


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "The French are still hesitating and have not given a clear attitude. Public opinion in France has put a lot of pressure on them.


    News from the ambassador said that the people of Paris had taken to the streets and the Canal Company''s headquarters in Paris was surrounded by the crowds and could not work normally.


    Our representative has proposed to the Canal Board of Directors to relocate the headquarters to Vienna to ensure that the office can work normally, and is currently under discussion. "


    Franz had no doubts about the relocation of the headquarters. In the past, the companies driven by the French people were not one or two, and the companies could not work normally, and they could not move.


    As an investor, Franz also did not want the French government to interfere and interfere with the operation of the Canal Company.


    Anyway, the reputation of Canal Company is beyond the consideration of investors. Unless there is government intervention, the management of the canal will definitely carry it to the end.


    The current situation is much better than in history. Everyone knows that the Suez Canal is a joint project between France and Austria, but the civil newspapers have scolded it fiercely, and governments of all countries have not expressed their opinions.


    Politicians are not stupid. Now the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are playing a political game, showing that their attitude is in the diplomatic team.


    The British are indeed awesome, but on the European continent, the two countries speak more heavily. Even the younger brother of the British now knows that silence is golden.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Let ¡¯s do it now, since the British broke the rules first.


    Find an opportunity to sell the black history we collected to the Canal Company. Let''s get our hands on Canal Company to drive this counterattack. "


    This is not the best way, but it is the most effective way. No colonial empire in this era is much cleaner than anyone else.


    The British can expose the black history of the Canal Company, so the Canal Company can naturally expose the black history of the British.


    Anyway, behind the Suez Canal Company are France and Austria, and they are right with the British government, there is no need to counsel.


    When everyone is pulled to the same level, public opinion is busy, and they will not continue to stare at the Canal Company.


    News is just catching everyone ¡¯s attention because it is new. When the storm passed, the management of the Canal Company announced an improvement in labor treatment. For example, adding a potato every day and buying several newspapers to wash it would be white.


    This is a matter of policy, and now the Canal Company is absolutely unrecognizable. No matter what you do, it is impossible to satisfy everyone, and it may even cause a bigger storm.


    ...


    In West Africa, a large planter, Carlos''s manor, welcomed an uninvited guest.


    "Sir Carlos, we are very sincere to buy cotton this time. We can increase the cotton price by another 10% last year."


    Carlos smiled slightly and said, "Sorry Mr. Max, I really didn''t feel your sincerity.


    The civil war broke out in the United States, this year''s cotton production cuts are a foregone conclusion. Coupled with the blockade by the northern government, how much cotton can be shipped in the end is a question.


    Last year''s bumper cotton harvest, prices were already low. With so many favorable conditions, cotton prices will definitely be guaranteed.


    As far as I know, the price of cotton in London''s futures market has risen by 56%. "


    Max explained casually: "Sir Carlos, the price of cotton in the futures market is speculated.


    You should know what a 56% increase in cotton prices means, and the market simply cannot afford this sky-high price. "


    This is the fact that cotton prices have risen 56%, and the cotton spinning industry is simply unacceptable. Otherwise, even if cotton cloth is produced, it will not be sold in the end.


    In this era, the market''s affordability is limited. Industrialized cotton is popular, mainly because it is cheap. Suddenly increasing the price by half, the people simply cannot afford it.


    The two were silent, and after half a sir, Sir Carlos quoted the price: "Increase in price by 40% last year, and I will sell you all this year''s cotton."


    Max shook his head and said, "The price increased by 12% last year, which is already the highest price of cotton in nearly a decade."


    Sir Carlos sneered: "As far as I know, Felicity''s cotton purchase price this year also seems to be prepared to increase by 12%. If it is the same price, why should I sell it to you?"


    Max quoted again: "Okay, I''ll raise two more points. Is this always okay?"


    Sir Carlos shook his head: "Mr. Max, Felicity Trading Co., Ltd. has acquired cotton in West Africa for a long time, and your Daval company has been buying cotton in the United States.


    This multiple-choice question is very good. I ca n¡¯t offend my long-term partners for a little benefit. The whole plantation owner in West Africa would not do this.


    If you just want to buy a batch of cotton emergency, then I suggest you buy it directly from the Felician firm! "


    Max had a headache, which was the biggest trouble. It was precisely because of the insufficiency of cotton supply in the United States this year that he was allowed to purchase cotton in West Africa.


    But some people in the market have already done this. They want to step in. There is no way other than raising prices.


    As for buying from cotton merchants, it is no wonder that they are not blackmailed. Originally he wanted to fight a time difference, flickering about the unsophisticated plantation owner, but he failed at the beginning.


    ...


    The acquisition of the company''s headquarters by London''s Davir Cotton is discussing news of failed cotton buying from West Africa.


    "It''s clear now that news of the American Civil War has arrived. Unless we increase the cotton purchase price significantly, we will not win the Austrians at all," said Kenneth, purchasing director.


    We need to know that when we buy cotton from West Africa, we have to pay import and export duties, which would have cost us much higher.


    If there is a price war now, even if enough cotton is acquired, it may not be able to make money. "


    This is a real issue. Whether the cotton in the United States can be shipped back is still unknown. This has a bearing on the price of cotton in the coming year.


    If the northern government blocked the south, cotton prices would certainly skyrocket, and those merchants who hoarded cotton would make a lot of money. On the contrary, we must consider how to sell the cotton in it.


    Market Director Marty analyzed: "Because of the civil war, US cotton production has fallen by at least three levels this year, because cotton in the war-torn Indian region has been harvested for three consecutive years.


    Even if the cotton harvest in West Africa is bumper, international cotton production is generally on the decline, and rising cotton prices have become inevitable.


    It is not far away from the day of cotton harvest. If we want to grab enough cotton, we must be fast. "


    ...


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 Chapter 333： French good at learning

    It wasn''t just the British who were affected by the cotton crisis. The French were equally upset. As a large industrialized country, French demand for cotton is also very large.


    The cotton textile industry is also an important part of the French economy. Napoleon III, who attached importance to the development of the domestic economy, naturally cannot ignore this problem.


    After seeing the success of the Austrians in promoting cotton cultivation in Africa, Napoleon III also followed suit and even chose a place.


    At Versailles, Colonial Minister Stern said in a dilemma: "My Majesty, our colony in West Africa lacks sufficient immigrants and it is very difficult to promote cotton cultivation."


    Cotton is a labor-intensive industry, and especially when harvesting, it requires a lot of manpower.


    The population growth rate in France is slower than the speed of the snail''s advance, and it is almost unchanged. If immigrants from domestic organizations develop the African continent, the local population will still grow negatively.


    This is obviously impossible. The decline of the population will lead to a shortage of labor, which will inevitably lead to an increase in labor costs. Domestic capitalists will certainly not be able to bear it.


    Napoleon III asked: "If we introduce preferential policies to attract immigrants in Europe, can we solve this problem?"


    "His Majesty, most of the immigrants leaving Europe each year are from the German region. Since Austria opened up African colonies, most of these immigrants have entered the Austrian colonies.


    From 1854 to the present, in just 7 years, Austrian Africa has absorbed more than 1.4 million immigrants.


    Thanks to these immigrants, the speed of development of Austrian Africa is much faster than any part of the African continent. Under the banner of rebuilding Germany''s second home, it is difficult for us to compete with him. "


    Foreign Minister Auvergne directly broke the fantasy of Napoleon III. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the German region has been Europe''s main immigration place, accounting for half of European immigrants.


    It is followed by Ireland, Italy, and Southern Europe. Needless to say, the peak of migration has passed in Ireland.


    Southern Europe is the basic Austrian market. Even if they are immigrants, everyone is going to develop a better Austrian colony.


    Because the French invasion of the Kingdom of Sardinia caused resistance in Italy, few immigrants went to French Africa.


    Napoleon III nodded, which is an undeniable fact. Insufficient population resources make it difficult to engage in overseas colonization.


    This difficulty did not intimidate Napoleon III, but inspired his ambition to annex the Italian region. The Napoleon family came from Italy and have a special feeling for Italy.


    Yi Jin returned home, this is the dream of many people, Napoleon III is no exception. Going back as the French emperor, of course, is remarkable. It would be even more perfect if he also served as King of Italy.


    "My Majesty, if you want to address Africa''s labor shortage, it is not impossible," Chancellor of the Exchequer Perlisis said.


    Napoleon III asked joyfully, "Oh, tell me, what good way do you have?"


    He advised: "Sir, as far as I know, Austria''s earliest immigrants from the beginning of the African colonies were refugees from the Balkans.


    Although there are no refugees, we can still find solutions from the Balkans to solve the problem of insufficient immigration. "


    The Balkans colony is also considered to be the best developed colony in France. After so many years of restoration, the population of the French Balkans has reached 3.8 million.


    Just because Russia and Austria are located close to each other, the military pressure is very high.


    Russia and Austria secretly stabbed them again. The local people often rioted, and the French ruled it very hard.


    Earlier, the French government also proposed that the French Balkans be sold, but the Dardanelles can be retained.


    Unfortunately, no buyers can be found internationally. The British don''t want to be neighbors on land and Russia and Austria. The Russians can''t afford it. Franz suspects that the French ask too much, and it can easily cause Russians to rebound.


    After a circle, it was finally left in the hands of the French. In order to defend this rich colony, the French government stationed 80,000 troops in the Balkans.


    The huge military expenditures offset the French government''s gains from the Balkans. This seemingly delicious land has actually become a chicken rib.


    Napoleon III hesitated, saying, "The people in the Balkans are strong and the Russians are importing Slavicism. I am afraid that the locals will not go to the colonies."


    This is also a mistake of the French government''s colonial strategy. It did not carry out a large-scale cleansing at the first time, nor did it send immigrants to the Balkan Peninsula for ethnic integration.


    If there is no external intervention, then, based on France''s past experience, it will not be a problem to rule the Balkans.


    Unfortunately, the two Russian and Austrian neighbours are not fuel-efficient lamps, but the two countries are also allies, and the French colonial government''s life is sad.


    Fortunately, everyone is an imperial country, and no national republican ideas have been exported, otherwise the French will have more trouble.


    Nowadays, the most popular in the French Balkans is Big Slavism. Originally, Franz was also preparing to play with cultural output, and cruel reality told him that there was really no market for Germanic culture here.


    "We can collect a head tax and then introduce preferential policies for immigration. All we need is cheap labor, and we don''t need local intellectuals," said Finance Minister Pelicis.


    For the stability of the colony, we can first carry out a large cleanup, kill all local die-hards, and then slowly organize immigration.


    Now is the best opportunity. Alexander II and the nobles in the country are so dizzy that there is no effort to interfere with us.


    The Austrians also do not like Big Slavism. We suppress these fallacies, and the Vienna government will not intervene. "


    Their respective starting points are different. Land power states look at problems differently from sea power states. At first everyone was dismissive of Austria''s colonial policy.


    Until now, just because a cotton was self-sufficient, the French, who are also land-owning nations, understood Austria''s approach.


    Vigorously organizing immigrants to open colonies, although the cost is a little higher, but the control of the colony has also been strengthened, and it can also provide raw materials and markets for domestic industrial production.


    The French originally had direct control over the African colonies and wanted to digest North Africa. Austria''s approach opened up new ideas for them.


    People in the Balkans have a very low literacy rate. If it were not for the war in the Near East, these people were still serfs. There would be no cultural tradition at all.


    If it is the development of industry, these people are inferior labor force. If the development of primary agriculture, these people become high quality labor force.


    Because of the cognitive relationship, hiring these people only needs to pay wages based on the Balkans'' salaries, less than half of the French salary level, allowing them to work hard.


    Because there is no cultural heritage, I don''t know that it is a God-horse nation. After entering the French colony, it won''t be long before these people become French.


    Earlier, the group of refugees organized by Austria was an example. In the African colonies, only a few years later, they were initially Germanized.


    Even if there is a difference in words and deeds, but these people are self-proclaimed as Austrians, are they afraid that they will not be able to integrate?


    Napoleon III made the decision: "Then try it first and order the Governor in the Balkans to conduct a major cleansing to kill all our enemies and potential enemies.


    I remember that when the Austrians annexed the Austrian Balkans, they turned one-tenth of the local people into coolies, and now they have the stability, and we can follow suit. "


    Having said that, Napoleon III still regretted it secretly.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia has not yet eaten, otherwise, there will be more areas that can provide immigration.


    However, the Italian region is different from the Balkan Peninsula, where there is a complete cultural heritage. Its influence in the world is also much greater, and it cannot be fooled.


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 Chapter 334： No choice

    Watching the major powers stir up the storm, King William I of Prussia, who had just succeeded him, couldn''t bear it. Perhaps the Junker nobles couldn''t bear it.


    The butterfly effect is powerful. With the re-emergence of Austria, the Prussian government discovered that their dream of a great country was really about to become a dream.


    Crisis awareness is a powerful driving force for Prussia. In the first Schleswig war, the performance of the Prussian army was not outstanding, it can even be said to be garbage.


    The call for military reform is high in the Prussian army. The main leader is one of the three Prussian leaders-Albrecht von Ron.


    Ron''s popularity was low, but what he did was earth-shattering. Not only did he preside over the reforms of the Prussian army, he also plucked Mooch, and pushed Bismarck to the throne of the Prime Minister.


    Without him, Bole, Mao Qi might still have a chance to climb up, Bismarck, the public enemy of the royal family, would not have to think about taking the position.


    Now General Ron is very annoyed. Not long ago he only served as Secretary of the Navy as Minister of the Army, and he is facing a major problem: the domestic call for colonization is growing.


    What others think of Ron does not know, anyway, he is opposed to the opening of overseas colonies, for one reason-no money.


    In order to dispel this unrealistic idea, he must have the support of William I. It turned out that William I also wanted to grab wealth from overseas colonies and change the financial difficulties of the Prussian kingdom, which caused him a headache.


    ...


    At the Berlin Palace Government meeting, Prime Minister Frank once again reaffirmed the benefits of opening a colony and proposed the establishment of a colonial empire belonging to Prussia.


    Portugal and the Netherlands, the two small countries, have large colonies overseas. With the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, opening overseas colonies does not seem to be a big deal.


    Ron objected: "My Excellency Prime Minister, I know it is important to open up a colony. It can provide cheap raw materials and markets for domestic industries and businesses, and change the government''s financial woes.


    However, you seem to have overlooked one of the most important issues. Any colonial empire is a naval power.


    With the few ships in our navy, I am afraid that even a large number of pirates may not be able to handle it. Why can we open colonies overseas? "


    This is the fact that just because the Secretary of the Army can also serve as the Minister of the Navy, we know how dismal the Prussian Navy is. This cannot happen in any country where the navy has some strength.


    "The government is ready to expand the navy and the Kingdom of Prussia needs its own armored fleet," explained Prime Minister Frank.


    Ron asked with a complexion on his face: "Where does military expenditure come from?"


    Frank replied calmly: "Now that the Vienna system has been rebuilt, the contradictions of various countries have eased, the European continent has stabilized, and the possibility of a war is unlikely.


    In this case, there is no need for us to urgently carry out military reform. The Army sacrificed once for the country this time, and it will have a hard time in the next few years.


    Some soldiers can be transferred to the navy to save military expenses. The government will try to find a way to build an iron armored fleet.


    After the colony was opened up, the domestic industrial and commercial raw materials and market problems were resolved, and after the domestic economy had improved, military reforms should be implemented. "


    In order to cope with the rise of Austria and the impact brought by the freshmen of France, Ron proposed a specific plan for arms reform not long ago:


    It is required to extend the service life of the army from 2 to 4 years; to cancel the National Reserve Army; to change the standing military equipment, and to allocate 17.5 million Thalers annually from next year.


    These measures mean that the number of recruits has increased from 40,000 to 85,000, the army has increased from 102 regiments to 163 regiments, and the usual strength has changed from 208,000 to 327,000.


    This more radical military reform than in history was mainly based on the fact that the Kingdom of Prussia was under greater military pressure.


    At present, the standing army of the Russians is 990,000, the standing army of the New Holy Roman Empire is 580,000, and the standing army of the French is 500,000.


    The three neighbours are so perverted that if they do not expand their troops, the Prussian kingdom''s quasi-power status will be lost.


    Moreover, Franz''s desire to unify Germany is well-known to everyone, and Napoleon III''s coveted Rhineland region is also undisguised.


    The Junker aristocrats, represented by Ron, naturally developed a crisis of heart.


    Without expansion, the kingdom of Prussia would be less than one-third of any opponent. If the war breaks out suddenly, they won''t even have a fight.


    The bourgeoisie doesn''t think so, they have confidence in the Vienna system. Concerns over the expansion:


    On the one hand, the abolition of reserve forces and extension of active duty will undoubtedly weaken their influence in the army;


    On the other hand, 23 officers and 910 instructors of this huge army are Junkers, and there is a danger that the army may become a tool for Junkers to oppose Parliament.


    "Who assured it that its sharpened weapons would be used for its own purposes?"


    Thus, the bourgeois liberals represented by the Progressive Party used the power given to the parliament in the 1850 Constitution to bargain with the government and delayed the adoption of the military expansion plan.


    In order to avoid the worst, capitalists began to preach the benefits of colonizing, drawing big cakes to high-level government, and trying to use the development of the navy to weaken the power of Juncker aristocracy.


    Now many people have been tricked in, and realistic examples are in front of them. If colonization is not good, why are France, Britain, France and France all opening colonies?


    Even the loss of the Austrian overseas colonies was turned into a profit by data from capitalists. Using a bunch of economic jargon, the Prime Minister and the King flickered in.


    Convince them that the Austrian colonies were only administratively losing money. The Vienna government has achieved profits through currency taxes, mined gold, cheap industrial raw materials, and other taxes brought by the market.


    This is reflected in the rapid development of the domestic economy and the rapid growth of government fiscal revenue. There are also the benefits of resisting the economic crisis and reducing gold and silver outflows.


    After messing up the data, it was finally concluded that the Austrian colonies brought 12 million Aegis benefits to the Vienna government each year.


    This is not a small figure, it is almost half the revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia. Coupled with a lot of benefits, many people have been tricked into it.


    In fact, this account is not clear at all, and the rapid economic development of the Austrian colonies has indeed contributed. But there are too many industries involved, and the number of economic cycles is too complicated. Just add a little, and the final gap is an astronomical figure.


    The reason for everyone''s belief is that the Vienna government opened a colony. Personally, if you ca n¡¯t make a profit, you will definitely not invest so actively.


    The five countries, including Britain, France, and West Cape, were taken as examples for analysis by the capitalists, and it was concluded that the colony empire has a large scope and the country is strong; if the colony is lost, the country will decline.


    It doesn''t matter if I listen to it. If every day experts say in my ears, as time goes on, it will penetrate the hearts of the people and become a recognized truth.


    Ron insisted: "No, the Army''s military reforms can never stop. Open the map to know how much defense pressure we are facing.


    In the event of a conflict between us and any big country one day, with the current Prussian military strength, there will be no war at all. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Fibel Adolf sarcastically said, "His Excellency General, if it is based on confronting the three great powers, even if you double the expansion plan, I am afraid it is not enough.


    However, the financial resources of the Kingdom of Prussia are limited, and even if all the financial revenue is invested in the military, we can''t fight any big country.


    Modern warfare is different from the past. During the Near East War, the total strength of the Russians exceeded two million. At the time of Austria''s unification war, the total strength mobilized was close to this figure.


    With a population of more than 14 million people, the Prussian kingdom has determined our upper limit for military expansion. Using the contradictions of various countries to maintain European balance is the most suitable strategy for us.


    You may not know, I will tell you a set of economic data, and you will understand.


    In 1850, the fiscal revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia was 40.3% of Austria, 28.2% of French, and 30.3% of Russians;


    After the establishment of the New Holy Roman Empire in 1854, the fiscal revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia was 31.1% of Austria, 27.2% of French, and 27.6% of Russians;


    In 1860, the fiscal revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia was 20.2% of Austria, 21.3% of French, and 31.1% of Russian.


    Our economy is almost stagnant because a lot of money has been spent on the military. With 20.2% of Austria''s fiscal revenue, we spent 43.2% of their military expenses. "


    It is not only the military that must pay for military expenses, but also the supporting military industry system. Under the compulsory military service system, this set of industrial chains is the most expensive.


    At present, there are only seven countries in the world with a complete military system in the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and Russia. Among them, the three countries of France and Austria are at the forefront of army technology.


    This is also the reason why the Prussian military industry family is the largest, and their weight is really not enough to support the second family. In order to reduce costs, countries are working hard to sell arms.


    Franz exported the military system directly to the Russians. Due to financial reasons, in order to save costs, Russian military enterprises during the Nicholas I introduced production lines from Austria.


    After all these years have passed, the equipment produced has flooded the entire army, and it is difficult to change back.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is a tragedy, because its popularity in the world is too low, it is difficult to sell arms, and the military system has lost its ability to make blood. After all, they only sell arms, and they cannot add political power.


    The era of industrialization is cruel, because of the lack of markets and cheap industrial raw materials, in the process of industrialization, Prussian Capital is naturally unable to compete with its opponents, and can only keep its domestic market.


    The customs union that historically supported the development of the Kingdom of Prussia has long ceased to exist because of its interests.


    Even the Russian market was robbed by the Austrians of a share due to the deterioration of Russia-Prussian relations.


    With so many unfavourable factors fed back to the economy, the outcome is naturally not optimistic. Not surprisingly, the Prussian economy is stagnant.


    Faced with this situation, it has become inevitable that capitalists want to open up overseas colonies and solve the problems of raw materials and markets.


    Now that the Prussian government is rushing to get medical treatment, it is really that they have no better choice. If they continue to do so, the Prussian kingdom will be brought down directly.


    Looking at everyone''s face, Ron stopped talking. Although the Prussian kingdom was used to the poor, it is now unsustainable.


    In this era, the military expenditures of various countries are very large, and more than 10%, 20%, and 30% are very normal.


    The military expenditures of several major countries can exceed their fiscal revenue. How can they fight for it?


    If it is only a short time, the government will find a way to endure it. But now that the Prussian kingdom is expanding its army, there is no value at all.


    Ron knew that he would continue to fight, or it would not be long before the Kingdom of Prussia would fall behind due to financial problems.


    In this case, the only solution is to wage war, annex more territories, and resolve domestic conflicts through expansion.


    Historically, the Kingdom of Prussia did just that, gambling all the way, unified the little German area, and finally lost the empire.


    There is no doubt that now there is no Bismarck, the prime minister, and the ruling Prime Minister Frank is not so radical. He advocates temporarily abandoning land power for hegemony.


    He hesitated for a long time before Ron said, "You guys, these problems are really very troublesome, but please don''t forget to look at the map.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is now divided into two, and without an adequately powerful army, we could be eaten at any time.


    It is very unreliable to put your own security in a treaty. The Three Courts System in the North, which guarantees our security, no longer exists.


    Despite our efforts to repair Russia-Austria relations, we still have little success.


    We wanted to join the Russian-Australian alliance, which was rejected by the two countries. There weren''t many reasons for it. It was because of the fact that the distance between them was not enough to qualify for alliance with them.


    To change this, we must expand on continental Europe. Otherwise, the kingdom of Prussia will soon fall and become a small country that seeks to survive in the cracks of the great power. "


    William I frowned, and he wanted to expand, but strength allowed. Do not look at the Kingdom of Prussia can hang any neighbors other than Russia and Austrian law, in fact, they are afraid to move any neighbor.


    Denmark is the younger brother of the Russians. The current Russian Empire is still in power, and the Russian-Australian alliance is on the side.


    The German Federal Empire is not easy to mess with, not only with the support of Britain and France, but also its economic strength is above Prussia.


    One operation is not good. If these states directly transfer to Austria, they can only cry.


    Don''t think it''s impossible. From the perspective of interests, the rights of everyone remaining in the German Federal Empire can be preserved to the greatest extent, and the economic benefit of joining Shenra is the greatest, and it is nothing after the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Neither the Junker aristocracy nor the capitalists in Prussia have had a hard time in recent years. Everyone is hungry and crazy.


    There is no doubt that the Netherlands and Belgium have bosses, and they move their bodies.


    William I said: "Ron, your idea is too idealistic. We have not the strength to ignore the rules. If we do something unwise, we will probably be suppressed by all countries immediately.


    It is said that the French can mess up a Russia-Australia tri-national distribution plan. It is only because of the uneven distribution of the stolen goods that the interests of the three countries have clashed.


    The Vienna system is now the best option for Prussian security. If it is not conducive to the development and growth of this peaceful period, it will be really dangerous for us to break the European balance in the future.


    The most important thing now is to open up overseas colonies and solve the problems of raw materials and markets required by domestic industry and commerce in order to complete the industrialization as soon as possible.


    Only when we are strong can the Kingdom of Prussia go one step further in the next European change. "


    Such a plan is not only French, but even the Austrian General Staff. Maybe the Russians have a similar idea.


    Ron nodded with a bitter smile. The reality is too cruel. He doesn''t have Bismarck''s eloquence and can convince everyone to unify.


    The international situation has changed. Even if Bismarck is reborn, there is no way to replicate the successes in history. There is even no chance to take the first step.


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 Chapter 335： Autonomous province

    Franz was taken aback by Prussia''s shipbuilding plan. He couldn''t imagine how he would throw Prussia on the army and suddenly ran to develop the navy.


    However, after reviewing the development of the Kingdom of Prussia in recent years, Franz understood their approach.


    Domestic industry and commerce need cheap raw materials and markets. The European continent has stabilized, and the Kingdom of Prussia can no longer see hope for growth.


    According to the current situation, if they continue to delay, even if the German region is unified, they are also the object of being unified.


    No one is willing to wait for death and use a wave of naval forces in peacetime. Maybe they can survive.


    In order for Junker aristocrats to accept this cruel reality, William I personally acted as a lobbyist and promised benefits.


    Whether an overseas colonial expansion government can make a profit is unknown, but domestic capitalists must make a profit.


    If the aristocracy is willing to serve as the main force of colonization, it is naturally indispensable for them.


    This is why many colonial empires suffer financial losses. There are too many vested interests, and they are unwilling to pay taxes to the government, and dump the administrative expenses on the government.


    This situation is even more apparent in the old empire. The government is unable to suppress these interest groups and cannot collect taxes. Coupled with the corruption of the bureaucracy, it swallowed up wealth and ended up losing money.


    The short-term loss is acceptable, and the time has exceeded the government''s financial tolerance limit. Domestic interest groups are unwilling to continue to pay for this, and simply let the colonial independence.


    The most typical representative is the British who dominated the Dominion. Who can want the colonial governments in South Africa, Australia, and India to lose money?


    The Americans also suffered from this loss initially. The Spanish and the Philippines can make tens of millions of dollars a year, and they have been losing money in their hands.


    I lost a billion yuan in the end, so I just could n¡¯t stand it. It is the result of the joint action of capitalists and bureaucrats.


    After this lesson, the US government clearly recognized its own shortcomings, and even domestic capitalists could not suppress it, let alone overseas colonies.


    This is why Franz first defined the African colony as the second home of Germany.


    Since it is a second home, it cannot be a pure colonial rule. When a certain number of immigrants have passed, they will be localized.


    It''s also a good time to catch up, the telegraph technology has made a breakthrough, and the submarine cable to the African continent has been laid almost.


    Convenient communication is a necessary factor for localized management. This is only effective for new colonies. The establishment time is too short. Local interest groups have no time to establish and grow. The bureaucratic groups have not fallen.


    If an established colony has formed an interest group, it can only be forced by force or a major purge.


    To do this, we must have a strong government and the strength to suppress the rebellion.


    ...


    Intelligence leader Tyren whispered to Franz, submitting a document: "Your Majesty, the French conquered the Balkan peninsula, and washed a lot of opponents. Here are the details, please look over."


    Going over the data, Franz looked aggressive. I don''t know which genius gave Napoleon III a good idea, but he wanted to use Balkan immigrants to develop overseas colonies.


    This is really a good idea. The folk customs of the Balkans are strong, and it is not easy to rule these people if they stay in place. Once you go to the colony, it''s different, and the unfamiliar life has no choice but to depend on the French.


    Anyway, there are many French colonies, so it is impossible to mainstream these people in any place.


    Franz is very aware of this. Not much else in the Balkans is ethnicity, which also means that the population of each ethnicity is not large.


    A million people are considered large nations. At present, there are only two nationalities, Bulgaria and Romania, and the Greeks are approaching one million.


    In addition to affecting the biggest war factors, this is also related to the immigration policy of the Vienna government, which directly made Bulgarians the largest nation in the Balkans.


    The French Balkan peninsula has no major ethnic group. There are more than 20 ethnic groups, large and small, with less than 4 million people combined. There are also many internal contradictions. You know that these people can''t hold the group.


    Franz hesitated. He didn''t know if he wanted to do something right now, which would make the French messier.


    After all, the immigration methods of the French are a bit junk now. It is easy to cause a rebound by relying on the tax on immigration. As long as you push behind, an armed blast will occur.


    "Continue to pay attention to the actions of the French, and if there is an opportunity, it can stir up the conflict between Montenegro and them."


    Franz is not that John Bull has not done harm to others. French immigration from the Balkans was also good for Austria. When did this source of unrest in the province break out and spread to Austria.


    However, the instincts of the big powers are still in place. Not destroying the French immigrants does not mean that they cannot be stabbed.


    The Principality of Montenegro is not the master of peace, but the two neighbors around it are too horrible, and temporarily ambush their ambitions.


    For the stability of the Austrian Balkans, Franz did not hesitate to decide.


    This is only a small trouble, and it will not affect the French plan. Even if there is a conflict, I believe Napoleon III can afford it.


    Perhaps there is no need to provoke, they have contradictions. The arrival of the French lost the opportunity for Montenegro to annex Albania, and relations between the two sides have been bad.


    ...


    In Kalimantan, a major event that shocked the Nanyang region was happening. On September 12, 1861, the flag of the double-headed eagle flew over the Lanfang Republic.


    As long as you know a little bit of international common sense, what this banner means.


    The Lanfang Republic was also downgraded and became the Lanfang Autonomous Province under the banner of the new Holy Roman Empire. The name of the Republic was thrown into the long river of history.


    No, the name of the Lanfang Republic is given by Europeans. The name in the Chinese circle has always been Lanfang Company.


    From its own private company to an autonomous province, it can only be regarded as incorporated. Lan Fang President Liu Asheng was appointed as the first Governor.


    Outside the grand celebration banquet, Governor Liu was absent. He is still studying the State Law of the New Holy Rome. Don''t look at it, he hasn''t found out.


    Eastern and Western cultures are different. Things that look very normal to Europeans, and people that are very shocked to the East.


    In the eyes of many Orientals, aren''t these states even the princes? Even the power of the state government is greater than that of the feudal lord, and it is close to the princes subscribed by Zhou Tianzi.


    One year young man smiled and said, "Father, you are studying these codes again."


    Governor Liu nodded his head and said, "Oh, Chuner, these codes are more and more shocked. Will the emperor not cut the fan?"


    The young man said confidently, "Father, rest assured, Europe attaches great importance to jurisprudence. I learned about the history of the Holy Roman Empire while studying in the UK, and this system has lasted for hundreds of years.


    Even in the unification war that erupted a few years ago, the Bavarian king stood on the opposite side of the emperor, only to transfer Lombardy.


    If the emperor wanted to cut the vassal, he didn''t need to do that at all. Austria''s strength is much stronger than these states together, but Her Majesty Franz still strictly abides by the Code.


    Let''s not worry about it any more. How can the emperor violate the code he made for an overseas dominion? "


    People are profit-seeking. If there are not enough benefits, Lanfang''s senior management will not join the new Holy Roman Empire.


    In addition to being able to obtain security protection, the most important thing is that everyone''s interests are protected. Apart from sharing military expenses and paying royal annuities, their substantial interests have not been damaged.


    On the outside, you can use the banner of Shinra to block the peep of other colonial empires.


    The Dutch, at least pressing on them, stopped now. The representative of Vienna also promised that the privileges of each country in Lanfang would be handled by the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Governor Liu said: "It''s better to do this, otherwise we will pay the protection fee in vain."


    The concept of consciousness is not so easy to change. In the minds of the older generation, this is to spend money to buy peace, and use Austria''s strength to protect its own security.


    Anyway, all matters are handled by oneself, and they also have their own army, and all autonomy is retained.


    The diplomatic affairs were just thrown out, so they were too lazy to deal with foreigners, and they were the ones who suffered and lost in almost every contact.


    The younger generations received Western education and knew how to use the rules to protect their own interests. They were the most supportive of joining the new Holy Roman Empire.


    At first, everyone wanted to join the Manchu dynasty, and even the attachment was acceptable. Unfortunately, the Qing government did not dare to accept it because it was troublesome.


    In this era, the Chinese in the Nanyang region had a sense of crisis, fearing that they would cause the disaster if they were not careful.


    Without strength, wealth is the source of disasters.


    As the earliest to look at the world, they knew very well that Lanfang Company was in danger. Without a strong back office, they cannot survive by virtue of their own strength.


    So after signing an agreement with the Vienna government, there will be no celebration outside.


    Not that everyone really likes joining the Shinshin Empire. In essence, it''s still for pulling tiger skins. The bigger the momentum, the greater the benefits.


    This time the Lanfang government sent invitation letters to the representatives of all countries in Nanyang to tell everyone that the Lanfang Republic is already the Lanfang Autonomous Province of the Shinshin Empire. If you want to take advantage of it, you can talk to the Vienna government.


    Governor Liu did not attend the banquet and had political purposes. In this way, tell the representatives of various countries that as senior officials of the Shinshin Empire, they are qualified to say to them: no.


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 Chapter 336： If you want to take it, you must first

    The addition of an autonomous province, with the exception of the news in the Vienna newspapers, did not cause any slight waves in the new Holy Roman Empire.


    There was no response from the people, and the Vienna government was different. Although the income of hundreds of thousands of shields each year is not much, their contribution is small!


    Don''t look at a lot of Austrian colonies, in fact, they make little money at all.


    As of the end of 1861, except for the earliest developed West African region, which owned gold mines and plantations and achieved a profit of 126,000 Aegis, other regions were in a state of loss.


    The Central American colonies lost 216.4 million shields;


    The Nigerian colonial government lost 1.448 million Aegis;


    The Congolese colony lost 684,000 Aegis;


    Colonies in the Nanyang region lost 682,000 Aegis;


    Cameroon colony loses 342,000 Aegis;


    Libyan colony loses 216,000 Aegis;


    Sinai Peninsula suffered a loss of 20.5 million Aegis;


    Mediterranean islands such as Cyprus and Crete lose 18.6 million Aegis;


    Patagonia plateau loses 28,000 Aegis;


    Several colonial strongholds in other regions lost a total of 128,000 Aegis.


    Together, all the Austrian colonies in 1861 lost a total of 5.957 million Aegis.


    This is still the case where there is no large-scale external use of troops. If a war breaks out, this number will increase several times, or even a dozen times.


    The huge loss is the core factor restricting the expansion of the Austrian colony, especially in the beginning of the colony''s opening, which is completely pure investment.


    Although the newly added Lanfang Autonomous Province is not worth mentioning, in the annual accounts at the end of 1861, they shared the military expenses of 580,000 Aegis.


    It is nominally to apportion military expenses to protect the security of the state. In fact, this is no different from paying directly to the central government.


    This is just the beginning. Over time, the circulation of Aegis and a coinage tax can be collected.


    When these incomes are added, the Nanyang region will change from the input stage to the return stage from 1862.


    If the increased industrial and commercial market is taken into account, the industrial raw materials provided to the country will be even more valuable.


    What the Vienna government needs to pay is only security protection, which does not need to be said at all, where the financial resources are naturally protected.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl Xing Xing proposed, "Your Majesty, do we need to change our colonial style? The benefits of this indirect rule are not lower than our direct control.


    If military forces occupy Kalimantan Island, we will not be able to make a profit for at least five years, and the profits that can be brought later may not increase much. "


    Austria''s colonization abroad was just superficial, and in fact there was misery.


    As the Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl can responsibly say: Even if the increased tax calculations are integrated, the Vienna government is still at a loss.


    Of course, nobles and capitalists engaged in colonial activities made money, and Austria''s domestic economy also benefited from it.


    Suddenly there was a model that did not require investment, and just provided security protection to make a profit. The Minister of Finance Carr was naturally interested.


    Franz shook his head and said, "Don''t dream anymore. How can such a good thing in Lanfang Autonomous Province be encountered every day.


    There are a lot of indigenous kingdoms overseas, but these countries are going to go bankrupt on their own. Can they be counted on to help us?


    The Lanfang Autonomous Province is a company in itself, but it is only mistaken for the Republic and Kalimantan is rich in gold.


    Moreover, if several indigenous kingdoms are to enter the empire, are you sure that the following states and domestic aristocrats will not be in trouble? "


    The crowd full of expectations instantly dispelled this unrealistic idea. If a few indigenous princes entered the empire, they would not agree.


    Lanfang Autonomous Province was originally a group of civilians, and Franz just sent a few low-level sentient aristocrats. His political status was limited and he could provide the government with financial resources. No one would mind.


    If several kings come in, the status of each one is higher than that of these people, it is estimated that everyone will be unbalanced.


    This is different from the European state. People are recognized as old nobles and everyone has long accepted.


    Of course, these top executives in the government are not without opportunities. As long as the credit is large enough, Franz doesn''t mind closing several colonial kings.


    This kind of king is at most nominal. In theory, every feudal aristocracy can establish a country, but in fact most of the nobles cannot establish a country.


    The colonies that have been developed will not be sealed off, they will only be landless without development.


    A well-developed country is a country, a Hou country, or even a Principality and a kingdom. If it is not well developed, it must be ruled by the power of the country. In the end, it is still a feudal nobility.


    In this era, the country was tradable, and the knighthood was also sold, or it could be bought from the king. It''s just that the price is very high, and it''s usually sold only for life aristocracy.


    For example, several tenured aristocrats nominated by Lanfang Autonomous Province this time were gifted by others. Otherwise, it may not be the baron or viscount but the honor knight.


    This is not enough gifts. If someone bids high enough, hereditary aristocracy is not impossible. Anyway, as long as you don''t let Franz go out of the fiefdom, everything is negotiable.


    It is not that he is selling it alone, he can buy the title in almost any European king, provided that you are rich enough.


    This price is also different, for example, the new Holy Roman knighthood is very difficult to buy.


    In order to guarantee the honor of the aristocracy, Franz has a quota limit on the nobility of the kings of the states and must be submitted to the emperor for approval.


    Those who do not contribute to the country are usually not passed. An exception of good origin, such as the king''s son, must pass.


    The people in Lanfang Autonomous Province were able to obtain the title. That is why they promoted Lanfang to join the Shinshiro Empire.


    His Majesty Franz, who is less than one million Aegis, will not accept those who want to buy a knighthood with money. This is the price in his mind, and it is still growing as his net worth grows.


    As a direct consequence, Franz has not sold any knighthood since he took office. Many people think that the emperor attaches great importance to the honor of the aristocracy, disdain for money, and increase the reputation among the aristocracy.


    People tend to like the harder to obtain. No power and no title, not only did not stop everyone''s enthusiasm for becoming aristocracy, but made people more addicted to it.


    In order to obtain the title of aristocracy, many aristocratic children and capitalists in Austria organized manpower to expand the colony, and then calculated the merits to obtain the title.


    The ordinary people do not have the financial resources to join the army and gain merits on the battlefield.


    In this context, Franz enlisted 286 nobles in 1861, including 61 land nobles.


    The fiefdom was naturally an overseas colony, and there was not much in the hands of His Majesty the emperor of the fiefdom in the country.


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic suggested: "Her Majesty, the Ministry of Colonization summarized the basic information of each colony, and through analysis, it was found that the Nanyang region is the most suitable for colonization.


    The local land is fertile and rich in products, and only a small amount of investment is needed to obtain a generous return. The Ministry of Colonial Affairs proposes to increase the expansion in the Nanyang region next. "


    Franz looked at the map and hesitated. In the short term, the Nanyang region is indeed the most suitable colony, with rich products, a pleasant climate and easy to rule.


    The disadvantage is that it is too far away, and the powers of Britain, France, West Holland are mixed, and it is easy to cause diplomatic conflict if they want to continue to expand.


    It''s not that Franz is afraid of conflict. He is worried about giving and returning. As long as Austria does not rob the colonies of various countries and aims at the land without a master, the conflict is under control.


    Austria''s strength is not unlimited, and now the stalls are spreading out a lot, only to the British and comparable to the French.


    In order to prevent the rise of the United States, the Central American regional strategy is an indispensable link; from the perspective of long-term development, the African continent within easy reach must be controlled.


    In fact, the Nanyang strategy has always been ranked last, even if it has made efforts in the last one or two years, it is only a limited investment.


    Franz raised all the questions directly: "What does the colonial department see? Who are the competitors? How much investment is required? How much risk may it face? How long is the expected return?"


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "There are many alternative targets. The Indochina Peninsula includes the Phnom Penh dynasty, Thailand, Vietnam, as well as the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and several small and medium islands.


    These places are all very good. Although countries have begun to penetrate, they have not yet established a colonial power and are still in the stage of free competition in accordance with international practice.


    All five countries, including Britain, France and Josep, may become our competitors. Including us, countries in these regions have colonial strongholds.


    According to preliminary judgment, the Dutch have locked Sumatra and they have occupied many areas on the island. It''s just that their strength is limited, and there is no way to take the island''s indigenous regime for a while.


    Because of the Malacca Straits relationship, the British''s tentacles have penetrated into Malaysia and may be our biggest opponents.


    The French seem to be interested in the Indochina Peninsula. If we choose a target collision, there will be some fighting.


    Input and risk depend on the goals chosen. Basically, the more profitable the region, the greater the investment required, and the more brutal the competition will be.


    The returns in these places are good. Theoretically, after the establishment of the colonial power, the balance of payments can be achieved within three years. "


    There is no way, it is too difficult to calculate the cost without being sure how many competitors have joined.


    Colonization was originally an uncertain investment, and many areas that looked delicious might actually be a chicken rib.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz made a decision: "The established strategy remains the same. Although the Nanyang region is delicious, in fact, we can not eat much.


    The colonial ministry can target small and medium islands without owners. Other areas can try it within their ability, and they can collide with other countries to exchange interests.


    It is impossible for us to step in everywhere. Once the limit is exceeded, the colony is no longer a tonic, but a deadly poison.


    Isn''t Prussia going to join the colony? Give them a hand, lead the Prussians into the Nanyang region, and give them a chance to get started. "


    Overseas colonization depends not only on national strength, but also on investment. After Austria has invested heavily in Central America and the African continent, its ability to invest in the South Ocean has been very small.


    Inadequate strength, blindly hard to lose. Rather than being driven away in a dingy manner, it is better to be conservative from the start, and the province ¡¯s laborers are hurting their money.


    As for helping the Kingdom of Prussia, it was just a matter of course, allowing the Prussians to go further on the road to the colonial empire.


    If you want to take it, you must first get it.


    If no benefit is seen, how can Prussians be willing to invest heavily?


    Prussia''s national strength is limited, the Navy''s investment is large, and the Army''s investment is naturally small. In the future, the difficulty of unifying Austria''s German region will also decrease.


    With this, it is worth Austria''s interest in the Nanyang region. Anyway, after the reunification of Germany, these meats are still in the pot, and they will not lose.


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 Chapter 337： American antiwar movement

    In Washington, the federal government is organizing an evacuation. With the constant defeat of the front line, the war has burned to the federal capital.


    In the end, Maryland still failed to stop the footsteps of the Yugoslav Army. There were too many people who could not hinder it. In the case of internal and external problems, even the federal army''s efforts were futile.


    Moreover, the federal government has too many places to defend. By contrast, Washington''s greatest value is politically. The Great Lakes region is at the core of the federal government.


    It can be said that as long as the Great Lakes Industrial Zone is not lost, the federal government has the confidence to suppress the rebellion. On the contrary, this war cannot be fought at all.


    President Lincoln asked cautiously, "General Grant, I want an exact answer. Can Washington hold on?"


    Grant, the fast-growing federal general, commanded the federal army to achieve his first victory and became the protagonist of the Washington defense.


    This is not a good job. It is too difficult to defend the capital when the federal army is in a disadvantage.


    If you lose it elsewhere, you will lose it. In any case, the federal army will be defeated all the way, and the federal government will not be held accountable.


    The so-called historical celebrities still have to be recognized in front of their strength. The celebrities who have been promoted by the federal government in the future are stunned on the battlefield, and occasionally win by chance.


    This is not a problem of their commanding ability, mainly due to the insufficient execution capacity of the federal army.


    A group of peasants and workers who have just let go of their affair, many people were sent to the battlefield after less than a month of training, and the combat effectiveness can be imagined.


    Without letting the troops collapse in the middle of the road, they are considered to be famous. With such troops, it is natural to defeat the battle.


    Of course, fight a few more times, after the rookie survived to become a veteran, the combat effectiveness also went up. Historically, the northern government trained troops in wars and then piled up the south.


    In this context, no one would command the troops if they were held accountable for military defeat.


    Only Washington is different. The political significance here is too great. If you lose the capital, someone will be unlucky.


    Grant replied, "I cannot give you the answer, His Excellency the President. It can only be said that whether Washington can keep it depends on the determination of the enemy."


    Without a clear strategy, it is the biggest problem for the Confederate government. Because the interests of the participating states are different, everyone''s strategic goals are also different.


    In order to balance internal forces, the strategy given by the southern government looks like blossoming on all sides. Without concentrated superiority, troops often fight in one place, wasting fighters in vain.


    Lincoln thought for a while and said, "Well, if you need anything you can mention, I can help you solve it, and I will solve it for you.


    In short, you must guard Washington as much as possible, even if it is hiding in a corner to fight street fighting, as long as Washington does not lose all, I can accept it. "


    Use Washington as a bait to attract the main force of the southern army and win time for the federal government to win the war.


    These are all political slogans. If there is a choice, Lincoln would never do that. The capital is lost. How much prestige does the president have for the federal states?


    Grant thought for a moment: "The 50,000 aid troops on the west coast of California, Oregon, and New Mexico have not yet set off.


    I telegraphed the state government, and it was said that they had not completed their enlistment. Without this new force, Washington would have no way to defend. "


    Not every federal state is actively participating in the war, and the West Coast states are far from the battlefield and do not feel the pressure themselves. There are also European countries that are influencing influence, and their enthusiasm for participating in the war is naturally not high.


    President Lincoln asked: "Mr. Safar, what''s going on?"


    Secretary of State Safar answered with a frown, "The West Coast states have a small population. They have provided 150,000 soldiers to the federal government. Almost all the boys who are willing to serve have already arrived.


    Not long ago, the Austrian Ocean Fleet visited the West Coast states. Earl Hummer received many Germans and encouraged them to leave the United States.


    Many people have left, and now they are using the pretext of anti-civil war to resist entering the federal army. In order not to provide an excuse for Austrians to intervene, we cannot force them to serve.


    Then, a chain reaction was triggered. Many people in the West Coast region joined the anti-war movement, and the state governments could not complete the recruitment task.


    Behind this is the shadow of other European countries. The base camp of the anti-war movement is around the embassies of various countries. As soon as the wind blows these people into the embassies.


    In order to avoid causing diplomatic conflicts and triggering national intervention in this war, the state governments are afraid to take action. "


    The federal government advocated national unity, and European countries launched anti-civil war movements. This is a disadvantage of the American system. Whether it can be done or not, I will use your righteousness.


    The failure of the government to resolve disputes by peaceful means is that the government is incompetent and it is absolutely correct to oppose civil war.


    Many anti-war newspapers directly attributed the Lincoln administration to the worst in American history, surpassing James Buchanan.


    There is no need for the Party to be responsible.


    The anti-war factions have come up with a bunch of solutions that can peacefully resolve contradictions, but in fact they are not feasible. They have criticized the inaction of the federal government, accused the federal government of being manipulated by arms dealers, and provoked civil war for the benefit.


    Believe it or not, the anti-war faction believes it anyway. Those who don''t want to go to the battlefield, also believe in escaping military service.


    When deserters are spurned, there is no moral risk to anti-civil war. Even because of political correctness and public opinion support, the state government has not been able to hold them accountable.


    In the final analysis, these issues are that the public does not have a high degree of identification with the country, patriotism is limited, and many people do not even consider themselves Americans.


    Germans, Irish, Italians, etc., are at the bottom of society at this time and are often discriminated against in politics.


    Those who hold the vested interests of the upper class will not leave them room for improvement at all. These immigrants often have to work several times to achieve the same gains.


    That being the case, why do you have to die for the federal government? Winning has nothing to do with yourself, but life is yours.


    Hummel was able to flee, and that was his promise of real money: Every immigrant to Central America can get 50 hectares of land for free, own all the property rights for five years of continuous cultivation, and get a colonial government Provided 300 Aegis two-year interest-free loan funding.


    This is also the reason why the Central American colonies that were opened only a few months ago lost more than two million aegis.


    President Lincoln frowned and asked, "We''re not ordering a ban on any anti-war activity. Why did the anti-war movement develop?"


    Secretary of State Safar explained: "This ban is only enforced in half of the federal states, and the western states consider it unconstitutional and contrary to the spirit of liberalism and refuse to implement the decree."


    Lincoln had a headache. In this era, every federal state in the United States was a small independent court, and it was common to confront the federal government.


    Even if he has the support of capitalists behind him, but because everyone''s interests are different, American capitalists are also divided into different interest groups.


    Generally speaking, the east is strong and the west is weak. The big consortia are gathered in the states on the east coast and control most of the wealth of the United States. Most of the capitalists in the west are attached to them.


    The civil war broke out. For their own benefit, the capitalists in the west wanted to smash the East Coast, get rid of the shackles, and obtain greater benefits.


    If they do n¡¯t dare to fight directly, they will not be afraid to hide behind. Except for things, use the top tanks of the powers. Anyway, the positions of the four countries of Britain, France, and Austria are well known, and they don''t care about carrying the pot.


    Internal troubles are far more headaches than external troubles. Political interference in various countries is actually based on the cooperation of internal people.


    If there is no one inside the United States to help shake the flag, Britain, France, and Oc¨¦ will not be in trouble unless they directly dispatch troops to interfere.


    Lincoln pointedly said: "Send someone to communicate with the western state governments. In any case, they must protect the soldiers.


    The federal government has reached its most critical time. If the federal defeat is caused by insufficient troops, no one will live a good life. "


    Obviously, this is for people who are pulling their hind legs. It is implied that they should not play too hilariously, while considering the overall situation while cracking down on competitors.


    Raising tariffs to protect the domestic market and abolishing slavery for cheap labor are common interests of most capitalists.


    If the federal government loses the war, all the cheap raw materials and markets in the South will be gone. Losing these, no one will have a good life in the end.


    This is a sequela of the butterfly effect. The southern government increased by three states, and the northern government decreased by three states. The increase and decrease in the strength comparison between the two sides changed.


    The first problem is manpower. In the face of a more severe situation than in history, the lack of troops has become a problem for the federal government.


    The assistance of the western states is particularly important. Without the support of these states, the human resources advantage of the northern government will no longer exist.


    With an equal number of troops, the northern army can''t beat the south. The gap in quality can now be remedied by quantity.


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 Chapter 338： Turning point

    After a year of civil war, the federal government paid more than 200,000 casualties, and the brutal casualties made the soldiers war exhausted.


    This is only a civil war, not an invasion by an external enemy. Agitated patriotism has long been consumed in the blood.


    Not only the western states, but even the core states of the federal government, who have not completed the military mission, also face difficulties in recruiting.


    As of now, the total strength of the federal government has exceeded 1.1 million, but it is still not enough.


    The belligerent states, or the federal states near the battlefield, give priority to ensuring their own security. Coordination and coordination on the battlefield are difficult, and it is difficult to play the role of military strength.


    These problems are inextricably difficult. Officials in each state are elected. If the state''s security cannot be guaranteed, voters can let them go.


    Looking at the big picture, those who have no pain in their skin are shouting slogans. When it comes to self-interest, whether it is capitalists, politicians, or the public, they have chosen the best approach for themselves.


    Secretary of State Safar hurriedly broke into the president''s office and said, "His Excellency, great things are bad.


    Just now Illinois sent another call for help, and they declared that if the federal government stopped sending reinforcements, they would withdraw from the war. "


    Withdraw from the war? Don''t doubt it, the federal state dares to be so willful. In order not to make the homeland into ruins, surrender is all right, let alone just withdraw from the war?


    This is a civil war anyway, there is no killing. As long as Illinois announces its withdrawal from the war, the South will no longer attack them.


    But this way, the federal government is about to die. As long as there is a leader now, I am afraid it is easy to form a chain reaction.


    It is true that capitalists want markets and cheap raw materials, as long as they don''t involve themselves. If their own industry is on the front line and enemies have come in, then compromise is not bad.


    You can''t just accompany your family business for the benefit of class? It is impossible for the federal government to replenish these losses.


    Hearing this news, Lincoln was so annoyed that he threw out the documents in his hands and yelled, "This **** really threatens us!"


    It was then unfortunately discovered that he had to accept the threat.


    Nearly all of Maryland and Ohio fell, Indiana was left with only a few places, and Kansas lost a third. If Illinois quits the war again, the northern government ¡¯s human advantage will no longer exist. Will fall into a passive state.


    After a moment of silence, Lincoln slowly said, "I decided to immediately implement the" Homestead Law "to win over people who are eager to obtain land."


    Secretary of State Safar said coldly, "Are you sure you already thought about it, not just a momentary impulse? If you step out of this step, you can never look back."


    Lincoln said firmly, "It''s all here. If I can''t win this war, I''m afraid my ending will be even worse!


    So why not gamble? Apart from implementing the "Homestead Law", I can''t think of other ways to solve the problem of insufficient troops.


    Just look at the Austrians. In a short period of time, they flew over 200,000 immigrants from us, almost catching up with the amount of immigrants from Europe a year.


    Of course, we can''t do anything absolutely and leave a back door for them so that dogs don''t jump over the wall. "


    Secretary of State Safer nodded, he and Lincoln were already tied together, and no one could run away if they were unlucky. Of course, he is not the president, and the hatred value is smaller.


    Due to the needs of the war, Lincoln issued the "Homestead Law" on May 1, 1862, and the plight of the northern government''s shortage of soldiers was resolved.


    The Homestead Act states: "Every citizen of the United States of America who is 21 years old or older and has never participated in the rebellion can register for a total of no more than 160 acres after swearing that the land was acquired for reclamation purposes and paying a $ 10 fee ( 1 acre = 0.40 ha).


    The registrant has lived and cultivated on the house for 5 years, and can obtain a land license to become the owner of the house.


    The Homestead Act also provides for a reimbursement clause that if a registrant applies for a priority purchase, it can be purchased for six months at a price of $ 1.25 per acre. "


    The previous content is mainly to win over the people who want to obtain land, although it is not explicitly stated that this is also a replica of the military field.


    Allegiance to the federal government requires military service. This also includes the meaning of the people in the southern states. It is easy to prove that they have not betrayed the federal government. It is enough to fight the rebels on the battlefield.


    The use of land to buy people to fight on the battlefield, the federal government''s approach will undoubtedly damage the interests of land price interest groups.


    The following compensation clause is the back door left for them. It is only because of the time and the number of registered land per person that the operation is difficult.


    The "Homestead Law", hailed as a turning point in history, has a natural effect. The original recruiting point that everyone has been hiding from is now lined up again.


    ...


    Compared with the shortages in the army, the results achieved by the federal government in the navy are much greater. Of course, there are now hundreds of ports in the Confederate government-controlled area. With the naval strength of the federal government, it is impossible to complete the blockade.


    However, they did very well, and about 10 percent of the ships to the Confederate government were arrested in 1861.


    Don''t think this number is small, in fact, it is very difficult to do this step with the strength of the US Navy.


    The Royal Navy, which pulls away from the frame, often appears, and many times cotton is transported, and the British fleet is staring at the Federal Navy not far away.


    The problem is not whether you can win or not, but that you cannot fight at all. Britain, France, and Oc¨¦ have reached an agreement on interference in the American civil war.


    What countries are doing now is an excuse to persuade civil wars. In this context, it is not easy for the Federal Navy to achieve such results.


    To break the blockade, the southern government also formed a navy. Because the number of warships between the two sides was very different, the southern government secretly built iron armored ships. At this time, the northern government was also building iron armored ships.


    In March 1862, the navy of the north and the south fought a deadly battle in Hampton, which opened the prelude to the ironclad war.


    Regrettably, the American naval artillery technology is not very good. The Southern Army''s "Merimac" and the Northern Army''s "Monit" fired at each other, and both sides achieved any results.


    In this context, the Austrian Ocean Fleet visited the Confederate government at the end of May 1862.


    Earl Hummel and President Jefferson Davis had friendly exchanges and reached an agreement on strengthening bilateral trade cooperation, mainly labor export services.


    On June 7, 1862, the two signed the Labor Importation Treaty, which stipulates that within the next ten years, the Confederate government will introduce three million laborers from the Austrian colonies. The southern government will bear the entire cost of immigration and pay everyone 60 Aegis immigration costs.


    No doubt this is a big business. The prerequisite is that the southern government won the war before the treaty can be honored.


    In order to win over Austria, the southern government also laid the groundwork.


    This is decided by fists. Do not look at the Austrian Ocean Fleet, which only has more than 70 warships, but there are five iron armored ships in it, which is currently the most powerful fleet on the East Coast.


    Count Humel proposed: "Her President, I think you need a strong navy to suppress the fleet of the northern government and ensure the smooth flow of overseas trade."


    Hummel is not the first to sell warships. The major naval powers in Europe have all sold warships to the southern government, and the Confederate government has also ordered a lot. Unfortunately, it can''t hydrolyze the near thirst.


    Jefferson-Davis replied with a lack of interest: "Yes Count, we have already ordered many warships in Europe, but we will not be able to arrive in a short time."


    Earl Humel said with a smile: "Her President, you need to be in stock, it is too slow to order warships. The ever-changing battlefield, time is life.


    If your navy prevails now, then this war may be over. As long as you block the overseas trade of the New England states, the Northern Government will have to compromise. "


    President Jefferson-Davies was in front of his eyes. Hearing the words of Count Hummel, he asked incredibly, "Does your country intend to sell this fleet?"


    Earl Hummer replied affirmatively: "Under normal circumstances, we will not sell active duty equipment, except for treating friends."


    After a little thought, President Jefferson Davis said cautiously: "Her Count, you can ask the price, we will not let our friends suffer!"


    No way, even if he knew he was going to be slaughtered, he had to raise it. No matter how expensive the ship was, it was not as big as a ship intercepted by the northern government.


    On the surface, these ship losses were caused by the capitalists. In fact, these losses were borne by the southern government. The blockade by the northern government raised the prices of southern states and restricted the export of goods.


    The most typical is that in order to ensure sufficient speed to escape the pursuit of the Northern Navy, merchant ships have to leave a large number of empty positions. When encountering the Northern Navy, it is often necessary to throw the cargo on board into the sea to reduce weight and increase speed.


    Count Hummer quoted: "46 million Aegis, the ocean fleet is packaged for sale, with ammunition that can be used for three wars, we provide free training services."


    This is totally a sky-high price, 46 million Aegis is about 23 million pounds. If you only calculate the cost of shipbuilding, you can build a Royal Navy.


    Of course, 23 million pounds is definitely not enough to buy a Royal Navy, even if it is doubled. From nothing to build a Royal Navy, 100 million pounds is not enough.


    The Royal Navy''s **** of the world depends not only on warships, but also a series of supporting facilities, a huge industrial chain, and trained soldiers.


    These are not possessed by the southern government, nor are they possessed by the northern government. Before the outbreak of the civil war, the number of US navies was only 10,000, and the southern government''s navy was only composed of retired personnel and merchant mariners.


    It can be said that the quality of naval officers and soldiers on both sides of the North and South are among the best in the world, but they are backwards.


    Jefferson Davis thought for a while and said, "Her Count, your offer is too high. Otherwise, we hire an ocean fleet to fight. As long as the Northern Navy is suppressed in the port, we will pay 46 million Aegis commission.


    Hummel shook his head. He didn''t dare to take such a business. Don''t think that it is very easy to suppress the northern navy in the short term, but in fact, the major shipyards of the northern government are all making dumplings, and the larger the northern fleet in the later period.


    If within a year, the southern government cannot win the war, the strength comparison between the two sides will change. Even if it depends on quantity, the northern government will gain an advantage.


    Count on destroying the enemy in naval battles, or stop dreaming. Can''t you win or run? After entering the port, they were covered by shore guns, and they were powerless.


    Unless the southern government is willing to give the army to Austrian command, there is little hope. Big deal landed from Canada, backing the Great Lakes region.


    It is estimated that the British don''t mind being blind once, anyway, John is so thick-skinned that he can play tricks.


    "Sorry, we are neutral nations and cannot participate in the war."


    Jefferson Davis just rolled his eyes. Which neutral country is selling arms so much? Except for not going to the battlefield in person, what you can and cannot do, you have already done.


    These words can be thought about, it is too emotional to say them, no matter how much the Austrians still support them, they are considered half ally.


    "25 million Aegis, you can at least double the profit at this price."


    This is Jefferson-Davis'' estimate based on the ex-factory price of the southern shipyard. It defaults the capitalist''s profit and adds the ocean cost.


    Hummel calculated and said: "Her President, in business talks, if the price is not negotiable in ordinary times, but now is an extraordinary period, without more than twice the profit, it is considered a loss.


    ...


    On July 1, 1862, Austria signed an arms purchase agreement with Nicaragua, and the Vienna government sold the ocean fleet to the Nicaraguan government for 38 million Aegis.


    News broke out in the Americas, and many people were surprised that Nicaragua had the money to buy an ocean fleet?


    Before everyone can return, on July 5, 1862, the Nicaraguan government transferred this giant fleet to the southern government for the same price.


    Of course, the ability to sell this price was still the result of Count Hummer''s agreement to accept half the bonds. In order to bind Austria, the southern government also tried hard.


    The news has not yet reached Vienna, but Austria''s shipyards are already busy.


    If the old one does not go and the new one does not come, since it is going to sell warships, Franz cannot make the Austrian navy available without warships. Naturally, new ships must be built.


    In order to interfere in the American civil war in the future, it is still inseparable from the navy, and overseas colonies are also inseparable from the navy. By the time news of the deal returns to Europe, the new warship will soon be in service.


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 Chapter 339： Declaration on the Liberation of Black Slaves

    In a way, this time Austria played the role of a cuckoo. Under normal circumstances, such things are usually done by the British.


    It is just that the British are guilty of fear that after the sale of a large number of warships, they will not be able to suppress the challenges of European countries.


    The naval forces of sea power countries are the core. Once the Royal Navy appears weak, the challenger will jump on it.


    Don''t look at the fact that France is governed by pro-British factions. Once there is an opportunity, the French will never mind replacing it. This is why the world''s boss usually suppresses the second child.


    In history, the British supported the southern government. Most of the old warships were sold, but the core naval ships of the Royal Navy have not been taken out.


    Franz has a lot of conscience. Although he also mixes and matches many old warships, but those iron armored ships are masterpieces of Austria''s modern industrial technology. He didn''t play a cut version.


    Technically, it is at least a decade ahead of Americans. The two warships fired at a distance of a few hundred meters, the ammunition was lit, and the hit rate was zero, which is just what the US Navy can do.


    Of course, the human factor is also a major reason. The two rookie navies cannot hold expectations. However, artillery technology is not enough, it is also an important factor.


    Austria is not a sea power country, and even if the southern government reversely introduced warship technology, it would be harmless. It would be difficult to imitate without sufficient industrial strength.


    As for formulating the corresponding countermeasures based on the structure of the warship, I would like to think too much. Are you building new ships, and are you afraid that the old warships will be targeted?


    Don''t look at this time span. It doesn''t take long. In fact, the technology has been updated very quickly in this era. The technology of Austrian armored ships has been improved many times. The warship still lying on the ship''s platform is completely different from the original iron armored ship.


    The same firepower. At the time, the ironclad ships of 8,000 to 9,000 tons were now able to achieve only 7,000 tons.


    The larger the warship, the stronger the combat effectiveness. More depends on the artillery installed. Generally speaking, the more powerful the artillery and the larger the number of warships, the stronger the combat effectiveness.


    Armor thickness is also a measure, but it is currently not taken seriously. Since it is a colonial empire, we must definitely consider ocean operations. A defensive navy is not suitable for Austria.


    ...


    New York, the federal government that had just evacuated from Washington to here, was once again thundered.


    The people have just started, and they have used their enthusiasm for the land to obtain enough soldiers to form a military advantage over the southern government.


    The Ministry of War is planning a counter-offensive and is preparing to use the strength of its forces to consume the chaos. Unfortunately, before this plan was implemented, we received news of the Southern Government buying a fleet.


    This means that the plan to block the south by the navy is completely bankrupt, and even the federal government navy will be at a disadvantage even for a period of time. If the south government is not good, they will block them in turn.


    There is no doubt that what determines the strength of the Southern Government''s navy lies in the input of the Southern Government and the support of the powers.


    Austria can sell its fleet to the southern government, so Anglo-French can also sell its fleet to the southern government. It is impossible for the northern government to compete with the British, French, Western, and Western countries for industrial strength, and the two sides are not at the same level.


    President Lincoln forced himself to calm down, watching the Minister of the Navy expectantly asking: "If this fleet enters the rebel fleet, can the Navy guarantee the smooth flow of our maritime transport?"


    Apparently, he has given up using the navy to block southern states. Lincoln knows himself, and instead of thinking of things that can''t be done, first consider whether the federal government will be blocked.


    Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells thought for a moment and said, "There may be a little trouble, but the enemy has no ability to block our coasts.


    The ocean-fleet fleet sold by Austria is powerful because they have five state-of-the-art iron armored ships at the core and more than thirty sailing battleships.


    However, their number of warships is not large. Apart from these main battleships, the rest are auxiliary ships.


    Our shipbuilding capacity is limited. If we rely on our own strength, it will take at least two years to surpass the rebels.


    War can''t wait that long. In order to gain maritime advantages as quickly as possible, we can only buy or lease warships from the outside world. "


    Shipbuilding takes time. It is impossible for the US shipbuilding industry to build hundreds of warships in just a few years.


    Historically, the navy of the United States Civil War federation was also mainly for purchase and lease, and built only part of it.


    After all, many warships are so easy to build, iron armored ships will not say that this is a manifestation of industrial capabilities in the new era, and even wooden sail warships are no less demanding.


    Just wood, that''s a problem. Thousands of trees are often cut by a sailboat, and the felled wood is usually left dry for several years after processing.


    The most critical keel can only be made of oak or teak, which has very high requirements on trees.


    Fortunately, with the development of shipbuilding technology, most of these components can now be replaced with steel. Otherwise, after so many years of felling, Americans are dreaming of finding so much wood.


    When it comes to steel, there is no doubt that it is naturally imported from the British. The United States has defended its reputation as the world''s number one steel importer for many years, and now the war breaks out, the demand for steel is even greater.


    This is why Lincoln is worried about the blockade. If supplies are cut off, they can directly confess and recognize the independence of the southern government.


    President Lincoln said fiercely: "Go ahead with your plan. At this stage, it is also time to fight with the southern government to see who is holding on longer."


    War is about money. Many things can be bought with money this time, including warships.


    Any European country is willing to take this sale. As long as there is enough profit, who cares who the warship is sold to?


    Secretary of State Safar said: "I''m afraid this is not enough. The European powers support the southern government. Even if they are willing to sell warships to us. At the very least, the two sides should be balanced.


    The maritime blockade has failed, and the key to the victory of this war is back to the Army. Only by winning on land can we win this war and safeguard national unity. "


    This is a very real issue. Don''t look at the economic dominance of the northern government. If you really put together financial resources, you may not be the opponent of the southern government.


    In this era, the US Revenue Service has not been so powerful, and capitalists will naturally not pay taxes honestly. In contrast, it is much easier for planters in the south to collect tariffs when exporting goods.


    In order to raise funds, the federal government issued a number of bonds in the country. Unfortunately, these money are all US dollars, which is fine for local use, and no one buys it internationally.


    Because the southern government has cotton as collateral and issues bonds overseas, it is foreign exchange that gets it directly. Occasionally, large-scale commodity trading can be mixed with some bonds to pay.


    As for the support of European countries, the federal government has tried without any effect. Even if someone supports them, it''s just verbal.


    Now Napoleon III is still busy annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia. It is impossible for them to offend the three kingdoms of Britain and Austria and lose the opportunity for expansion on the European continent.


    President Lincoln asked tentatively: "How about we abolish slavery?"


    Secretary of State Safar immediately objected: "Private property is sacred and inviolable, which violates the United States Constitution and will push the loyal states that are loyal to the Commonwealth to the Southern Government."


    Private property is sacred and inviolable. This not only protects the interests of slave owners, but also protects the interests of capitalists.


    Everyone has a sad heart, and if the federal government breaks this hole, the capitalists will also worry that the federal government will cut the knife on them one day.


    Lincoln explained: "I mean liberating slaves in the rebellious state. The rest of the area is still the same."


    Secretary of State Safar still shook his head. Now 15 of the 16 animal slave states of the Federation have joined the Southern Government, and the remaining Delaware slavery has long existed in name.


    How effective this decree can be is still unknown, but the negative effects it brings are very serious.


    Well, the people in the southern states think that the federal government will deprive them of all their property and let them die to the end, then it is really over.


    Even if the slaves are removed, there are still seven or eight million people and the support of the great powers. If they all want to be independent, the federal government will never have a chance to unify.


    President Lincoln added again: "We have no choice but a large number of black troops have emerged from the rebels. If we cannot divide them, the rebels will use our cannon fodder to consume our elite troops.


    As far as I know, the rebels have also signed labor introduction treaties with the Austrians, and on average they have introduced 300,000 strong labor each year.


    What are they trying to do? It is nothing more than that the slave owners now pay for independence and that they will be compensated by these workers in the future.


    Anyway, when it comes to their site, whether they are labor or slaves is up to them. "


    Not to mention that the plantation owners in the south, and even the capitalists in the north, all want to bring in a lot of cheap labor to mine.


    People were forced out. Because the population of the southern government was not enough, the number of troops could not compete with the northern government, and slavery was also an option.


    Secretary of State Safar did not continue to oppose. According to the current situation, if you want to gain an advantage on the battlefield, you must divide the relationship between slaves and slave owners.


    Otherwise, the southern rebels used two or three black slaves to fight off a federal soldier, and they would all cry to death.


    Don''t look at the fierceness of the war, the business of the labor export company has never stopped, and the rebels have suffered losses.


    ...


    In September 1862, President Lincoln submitted the Declaration on the Liberation of Black Slaves to Congress. After a fierce quarrel, under the insistence of President Lincoln, it passed with a slight advantage.


    Content: Provided that starting on New Year''s Day in 1863, slavery in the rebellious states was abolished and slaves were allowed to join the Northern Army as free men.


    The slave abolition bill immediately caused a sensation in the United States, and the tide of slave slavery broke out in the southern states. Black figures began to appear in the conscription sites of the northern government.


    It even spread to the army of the Confederate government. In order to appease the army, the Confederate government had to grant black slave soldiers freelance status.


    Due to the introduction of the Abolition of Slavery Act, the Southern Government is already in a disadvantaged state politically. In order to change this situation, the Confederate Government has not been idle.


    At the suggestion of the representatives of the countries, the Confederate government began to woo Indians and promised to support their independence.


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 Chapter 340： Yang Mou

    On October 11, 1862, the first iron armored ship Frederick of the Kingdom of Prussia made a sea trial. William I personally presided over the ceremony to show the determination to develop the navy.


    They really made up their minds and saw the Austrian nobles next door making a fortune in the overseas colonial movement, and the Junker nobles couldn''t help it.


    Many young people, in particular, have long been dissatisfied with the conservative government. You should know that Austria opened its overseas colonies less than ten years ago, and has a land area of ??five or six times its native land.


    Many people are optimistic that only by joining the colonial movement, they will soon be able to make a fortune and seal the title to the peak of their lives.


    "The future of the world lies in the ocean." Whoever said this sentence first cannot be verified, anyway, it has now been widely recognized by European society.


    In the beginning of the establishment of overseas colonies, Franz also helped to promote this theory, and now the German region has been widely spread.


    Iron armored ships were recognized as the navy''s technological revolution. Only a few years after its introduction, the British, French, American, Western, Portuguese and other naval powers built their own iron armored ships.


    Now the Kingdom of Prussia finally has its own armored ship, and many people are celebrating. Only high-level government officials know the gap between their armored ships and the naval powers.


    After all, it is a dry duck. For a long time, the Prussian navy has been dispensable. More often, it plays the role of a maritime police, not even Denmark next door.


    The fervent propaganda of ironclad ships was still inspiring. After all, the development of the Kingdom of Prussia has not been smooth in recent years, and the public needs good news.


    William I asked with concern: "How is the naval training going, when can we open up overseas colonies?"


    Ron, the secretary of the army and part-time navy minister, changed his face and replied with a bitter smile: "Sir, our navy is too thin.


    Prior to the expansion, there were only 1,300 officers and men in the Navy, including civilian personnel on and off the Navy.


    It takes at least two to three years to develop combat effectiveness. Of course, these are not a problem if the enemy is only indigenous. "


    The Secretary of the Army still serves as Minister of the Navy, which is also the result of compromises. Although the Junker aristocrats coveted the interests of opening up overseas colonies, they were still reluctant to give up their military dominance.


    There is nothing wrong with the army''s leadership of the navy. Anyway, the officers and men of the navy are directly transferred from the army''s active duty. Even the Marine Corps has been saved. They are definitely one of the strongest navies in the land, none of them.


    Ron, who had led the Army''s reforms, found tragically that he would dominate the construction of the Prussian navy. In other countries, the layman leads the layman at best. Here he directly leads the layman.


    Anyway, before the Prussian Navy was the maritime police of the Kingdom of Prussia, the usual business was to crack down on smuggling activities.


    The thousands of troops added now are even more amateurish. They are amateurs from top to bottom. Ron is naturally stressful.


    The navy is not an army and can be put on the battlefield in just a few months of training. Even ordinary soldiers take years to train.


    Obviously, this was discovered only after Ron''s in-depth understanding. The upper level of the Prussian government was still the Army''s thinking, including William I, who did not distinguish the difference between the Army and the Navy, otherwise it would not have asked that.


    William I asked in amazement: "It took so long. How did the Austrians expand the navy, or did their officers and soldiers fail at all?"


    Indeed, the expansion of the Austrian navy in recent years has been a bit fierce. From 1850 to the present, the tonnage of the Austrian navy has increased several times, and it has become the third naval power in the world.


    Ron explained: "His Majesty, the Austrian Navy has been active in the Mediterranean before, and its popularity is somewhat low, but in fact their navy is very solid, and the Venezia region is a traditional naval power.


    They have a complete naval technical heritage and personnel training system. In the era of Metternich, naval development was not valued, so that the Austrian navy was downplayed in everyone''s impression. Now the Vienna government attaches importance to it and naturally catches up quickly. "


    In fact, the rapid development of the Austrian Navy is also luck. In the era of sailing warships, naval technology has reached a bottleneck, even if the British technology is not advanced to other countries.


    After the era of the iron armored ship came, the sail warship was directly eliminated. The previous experience and technology had fallen behind, and it was necessary to start reshuffle.


    In a way, this is the era when countries are most likely to catch up with the British. After all, the ironclad ship technology has just been developed, and this gap has not yet reached a point of despair.


    After listening to this explanation, William I sighed. He originally thought that the century-old navy was blown out by the British, but he did not expect this to be true.


    If there is no background, building a strong navy from scratch will take decades, even if it does not take 100 years.


    "Not long ago, the Austrians proposed to us to jointly develop the Nanyang region. This is a rare opportunity.


    If the cooperation is smooth, we can directly use the Austrian overseas colonial bases to obtain supplies and obtain the first colony in the Nanyang region. "


    Logistical supply, this is also an obstacle set by the colonial empire to the latecomers. Everyone just welcomes merchant ships from various countries to supply, warships must communicate in advance to get supplies.


    If it''s just a trip abroad, then everyone is happy to do this business. If we want to open up overseas colonies, this requires deeper communication.


    In short, don''t want to get everyone''s help without the price.


    This is quite discordant to the latecomers. It is impossible to open up overseas colonies to ship everything from home. Procurement nearby is the best way to reduce costs.


    In order to obtain logistical supplies, Austria and Western Portugal and the Netherlands signed an agreement and promised not to seek their colonies in any way before they got everyone''s understanding.


    Franz has fulfilled these promises. In overseas colonial activities, Austria did not seize the colonies of any country, and they took possession of no land.


    Now the kingdom of Prussia is also facing the same problem. If the logistics supply problem cannot be solved, the colonization cost can directly despair anyone.


    Sign a similar agreement? Stop dreaming. The political influence of the Kingdom of Prussia is deteriorating. Why should everyone give face?


    In this world where fists speak, with the strength of the Prussian navy, nations simply disdain. Even the Portuguese can destroy the Prussian Navy Regiment two or three times.


    In particular, the direct change of the army to the navy has become a laughing stock in Europe. Everyone did not think that the Prussian kingdom was developing the navy, and many newspapers directly satirized that the Prussian navy was an army fleet.


    Ron asked, "Your Majesty, what do we need to pay?"


    The pie will not fall in the sky, if it falls, it can also kill people. Ron doesn''t think Austria will help Prussia for free, this big deal is definitely not good.


    William I sneered and said, "They still think of themselves as the boss of the German region, and they are going to pull our little brother as a thug.


    Countries in the Nanyang region have gathered in power, and the Austrian stalls have spread too much over the years, and their ability to invest in the Nanyang region is limited.


    In order to guarantee their interests in the Nanyang region, the Vienna government has invited us and the German Federal Empire to join this time.


    Of course, they also meant to win over our domestic nobility. Franz''s little fart hangs on the united Germany every day, for fear of others not knowing it. "


    This was a conspiracy, even if he knew that the bait might be poisonous, William I would swallow it.


    You ca n¡¯t just open up an overseas colony because there may be hidden dangers, right?


    It''s not just once or twice that Austria has taken hold in Prussia. In recent years, more than 150,000 Prussian immigrants have entered the Austrian colonies.


    Many overseas colonial teams in the Kingdom of Prussia are now anchored by the Austrians. If these people did not fall to Austria, the Vienna government would shelter them unless they were crazy.


    William I had a sense of crisis. He was very worried about continuing this. He didn''t know when he would be sold by his people. For details, please refer to the Kingdom of Bavaria.


    After joining Austria. The Kingdom of Bavaria has developed well. This traditional textile center in the German region has once again glowed in the second spring.


    To address the supply of industrial raw materials, the Vienna government opened cotton plantations specifically in West Africa.


    In contrast, Baden, who remained in the German Federal Empire, was a tragedy. The cotton spinning center, which is also in the German region, is now constrained by the insufficient supply of raw materials and is gradually declining.


    With the power of role models, William I''s opponents have no confidence. Even the Junker aristocrat could not believe it.


    After all, if you change the boss aristocracy or noble, capitalist or capitalist, everyone''s core interests will not be damaged, and even more may be taken.


    In order to avoid the worst, William I had to find a way to find a new way, or sooner or later the Kingdom of Prussia would be annexed by Austria.


    William I was unwilling to play politics with the Habsburgs. This was not his strength.


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 Chapter 341： Great country dream

    It wasn''t just William I that was having a hard time, but even more tragic was George I, the emperor of the German Federal Empire. This one was really bad.


    Because he was supported by the British, he also had the identity of the Duke of Cumberland, and was also dubbed by the folk: Cumberland I.


    From the beginning, the throne of George I was unstable, and the lords of all sizes below did not bird him at all. Even with the support of the British, he couldn''t help this vassal.


    The elected emperor had the same rights as the medieval Holy Roman Emperor. Except for the nominal communist, his right is probably left to preside over the federal conference.


    It doesn''t matter, anyway, he can manage Hanover. George I did not expect the nations below to obey him.


    As a buffer between the great powers, as long as the situation in Europe is not broken, the German Federal Empire is still safe.


    The thing that caused him the most headache was that the monarch ¡¯s reputation was too low. Many people called the German federal empire a "comedy empire", and regarded this empire imposed on them as shame.


    After all these years, George I made a lot of efforts and still nothing has changed.


    People don''t even recognize this empire, and naturally they will not recognize him as an emperor.


    The states within the empire feared that George I would learn from Franz and use the pressure of public opinion to gather their rights, and everyone tacitly suppressed his reputation.


    George I was very wronged, but he didn''t do anything, he was scolded by the people, making Hanover''s rule not so stable.


    If he knew that being the emperor had such serious sequelae, he would rather not have this crown.


    It''s too late now, and it has become a laughingstock. If you abdicate again, the family reputation will be fully incorporated.


    In order to restore his reputation, in recent years, George I has been working hard to manage Hanover, which is still very good.


    Unfortunately, there is no way to compare. The New Holy Roman Empire has also been gaining momentum in recent years. The existence of it has been separated by three differences and his achievements have been ignored.


    After all, Hanover is just a small country, and no matter how good governance is, it is only an economic achievement. Politically, he cannot satisfy the desire of the people for a big country.


    Even if the German Federal Empire is integrated, it is only a middle country with a population of over 10 million. The dream of a great power is really a dream.


    Of course, George I''s goal was not so high, he could integrate a bunch of small states in the country, and turn the German federal empire into a medium power, just like the Prussian kingdom next door, he was satisfied.


    To do this is very difficult. Europe is a legal society. Nobles and capitalists rely on the law to protect their own interests, undermine the existence of rules, and will be rejected by everyone.


    This eliminated the way for George I to use force to resolve the state. Even if the Kingdom of Hanover had this strength, he would not dare to take action by force.


    He didn''t really want to participate in the invitation of the Vienna government to colonize the South Ocean. George I had a backstage. As a **** placed on the European continent by the British Empire, there was no need to mix with Austria to open a colony.


    The power of the British was not unlimited, so they became picky. John Niu has long been dismissive of places with low economic value and little strategic value.


    These areas can be divided into younger brothers. For details, you can refer to the Netherlands and Portugal, and share some of the sites that John Cow is not interested in.


    Unfortunately, the German Federal Empire did not have the final say of George I. Many domestic states and free cities were interested in opening overseas colonies in the Nanyang region.


    "Paul, do you think we need to go to the muddy waters of Nanyang again?"


    As Chief Staff Officer of George I, Paul pondered for a while and replied, "Sir, it depends on what you want.


    The Vienna government used Yangmou. Until now, the world ¡¯s fertile land has been basically divided up, and there are too few landlords like high-grease land in the Nanyang region.


    Of course, the Austrians want to attract domestic interest groups and prepare for the unification of the German region. This is also an opportunity for us.


    Although the number of states in the country is large, their strength is very limited. To open an overseas colony, everyone can only warm up in groups.


    The establishment of a colony is inseparable from the navy, and we jointly form a navy. As the central government, we are likely to occupy the leading position. "


    George I was tempted to be able to control the navy so that the central government is no longer nominal, and his emperor was freed from the embarrassment of rubber stamps.


    If he could get a huge return in the colonial activities abroad, his reputation as an emperor would surely increase sharply.


    Regardless of whether the empire can be integrated in the end, at least he will not be scolded every day. Everyone has a share in the divided German region. Why is he alone?


    If the states and nations have their hearts, and they will merge with Austria, even British and French can''t stop it.


    George I hesitated and said, "I''m afraid it''s not easy. Even if the colony is successfully opened, the distribution of benefits later will be a trouble."


    Paul said with certainty: "Your Majesty, there is a chance when there is trouble. When conflicts arise between the nations, they will not work together with you.


    Only when the division breaks down the alliance of states and states can you truly control the empire. "


    The words "empire" always felt harsh in the mind of George I, but as an emperor, he still longed for power.


    As for the Austrian threat, they did not mention it from start to finish. Unlike William I, George I never expected to use force against Austria.


    The German Federal Empire was originally a country in need, with its own limited strength. The best way to survive was to act as a buffer between the great powers. As long as continental Europe is not a monopoly, they are safe.


    Under this concept, the arms of the Kingdom of Hanover barely developed, but the economy has reached the forefront of Europe, and it has become a stark contrast to the Kingdom of Prussia.


    ...


    Palace of vienna


    "His Majesty, both Prussia and the Federal Republic of Germany have accepted our invitation and can begin the next step," said Foreign Minister Weissenberg.


    Hearing this news, Franz directly took out a map of the Nanyang region, which clearly marked the sphere of influence of each country.


    "What do you think is right for them?"


    Since it is a bait, naturally it cannot be without oil and water. Otherwise, the ambitions that others finally managed to arouse will just go away.


    As long as the first colony is earned, Franz does not need to continue to interfere in the future. Under the influence of interests, they will go further and further on the colonial road.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "Your Majesty, let the German Federation colonize Malaysia, let the Kingdom of Prussia colonize Sumatra or the Indochina Peninsula should be a good choice."


    There is no doubt that this arrangement is also meaningful. Don''t look at these areas as being landless. In fact, the British are already eyeing Malaysia, but there is no time to eat them.


    If Austria occupied Malaysia, it would threaten Singapore''s security. For the Malacca Strait John Bull would definitely not agree. Changing the German Federal Empire would be different.


    The small country is not threatening, and it is also the younger brother of the British. John Bull is very likely to let it go. After all, they have too many colonies and can''t take care of it.


    Even if Britain intervenes, Austria will not lose any money. Instead, this conflict can be used to divorce the relationship between the British and the German Federal Empire.


    Having Prussian candidates for Sumatra or the Indo-China Peninsula has the same political purpose.


    The former Dutch has been embarrassed. As early as a dozen years ago, Britain and the Netherlands made an agreement that the return of Sumatra to the Dutch was regarded as giving up the compensation in the Strait of Malacca.


    Once the Prussians have robbed Sumatra, the relations between the two countries must be over. The Dutch have waged several wars for Sumatra and have also occupied part of the island''s territory.


    The Indo-China peninsula seems to be without sovereigns. In fact, the French have been staring at it, but the Paris government is now busy annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia and has not taken action.


    Once the Prussians entered the Indo-China Peninsula, they laid another nail in the future Franco-Prussian conflict. Unless the Prussians hang up, they can rely on the Indochina before the French take action.


    Franz nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "The bait is good, but they can see these problems, how can they be fooled?"


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg explained: "Your Majesty, this is originally a conspiracy. There are British and French tentacles all over the world. You can''t just let everyone give up because they might be interested?


    Now Britain and France are very busy, and it is a good opportunity to get started. Just do a good job of confidentiality and wait until they find out that it has caused the established facts.


    Interests are moving, and we can arrange for people to preach and let them know that this is a risk that overseas colonies must bear. "


    Franz nodded and agreed.


    There are frequent conflicts between overseas colonies of various countries, such as the British-Portuguese-South Africa conflict, the British-French-Holland South Ocean conflict, the British-French Australian conflict, the British-French West African conflict ...


    There are a lot of ready-made examples. In these conflicts, it is not necessarily the power that wins in the end, at least the Nanyang area is the Dutch.


    Moreover, these conflicts do not erupt immediately. The French are still making a final effort to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the British are plotting to divide the United States.


    After they were busy, they had the energy to consider the Nanyang region. Such a long time is enough for Prussia and the German Federation to open the first colony.


    After eating the first piece of meat, the capitalists and nobles who have benefited will push the two countries on the road to the colonial empire.


    However, soon they will find that the world is almost divided up, and the rest are all leftovers.


    These remnants are so cold that they have no strength to seize them. Stimulated by interests, the dream of a great power will once again become the mainstream of society.


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 Chapter 342： Cruel war

    The assassination case, which lasted for several years at the end of 1862, finally came to an end. After synthesizing all the evidence, the black hands behind the scenes pointed to the Sardinian government.


    Believe it or not, the Paris government believes it anyway, and the Vienna government accepts this explanation.


    The Sardinian government''s protests were ignored, and the Sardinian government secretly provided a charcoal fund to the charcoal party before the assassination broke out, which became the most favorable evidence to prove them.


    The most important thing is that the French still have witnesses. The arrested confession confessed to the assassination and stepped forward to testify against the Sardinian government.


    Former government prime minister Gaffle has also been jailed for this, and if he is unlucky, he may be sent to the gallows.


    The Prime Minister and high-level government officials were directly ensnared, and King Vittorio Emanuele II could not blame him. He had announced his abdication two days ago.


    There is no need to elaborate on the subsequent interest transactions. In short, the French paid a big price and let countries acquiesce that all this happened.


    Franz said in surprise: "So the British sold the Kingdom of Sardinia?"


    Originally, he thought that around the Kingdom of Sardinia, Britain and France would have a fierce battle, but he did not expect the London government to compromise so soon.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "His Majesty, we have acquiesced to the actions of the French, the Russians are busy with internal reforms, and are unwilling to participate in Italian affairs, and the British are powerless to interfere.


    Anyway, the European balance has not been broken. Even if the French annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, they still cannot change the three-legged continental pattern.


    The French lost their interests, and the French made up for it elsewhere. The investigation of the suspect''s property was almost enough to repay the British loan.


    Now that the obstacles for the French to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia have basically been cleared, it is now up to the Paris government to take action. "


    Franz sneered and said, "Will Napoleon III be preparing for the throne again by election?"


    The reasons for not looking at the French seemed very good, but unfortunately they were not enough to allow them to legally annex the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The conspiracy plots the assassination of the king, and there is nothing wrong with the responsibility of the mastermind, and the Vienna government is also pursuing it. However, to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Sardinians must first ask if they would like to.


    In particular, the abdication of Vittorio Emanuele II was a political failure. Even if it is a swap of territory, it is better to eat.


    With so many French colonies abroad, it would be better to just give up a name to Vittorio Emanuele II than drive him out of office.


    Ascending the throne by popular elections is the least legal way. To put it bluntly, one day the public saw him unhappy, and he could get rid of him in the same way.


    Weissenberg replied: "From what we have gathered, the French are indeed preparing for the election."


    Franz calmly said: "Then help them, let us bury the nails also support Napoleon III as the King of Sardinia, and give him momentum in public opinion."


    It is very important that the Kingdom of Sardinia joins France directly, or that Napoleon III is also the king of Sardinia.


    For the former, the people of Sardinia will certainly not agree. In fact, this is in the best interest of France. Only after a short period of pain can we guarantee that the Kingdom of Sardinia will not be independent.


    It ¡¯s just that, it ¡¯s a bit ugly to eat. Anyway, it ¡¯s this step anyway. It ¡¯s hard for them to look good. Either you do n¡¯t do it, you have to do it.


    In the latter, France is expected to be forever strong, and it can always suppress the kingdom of Sardinia. Once there is a slight problem in France, everyone will be independent.


    The Italians don''t consider them to be France, and the so-called basis of governance does not exist at all. Napoleon III also had no way to buy down the people and identify with his rule.


    Although Napoleon was great, unfortunately, the Napoleon family''s heritage was too shallow, and the legacy of political legacy was not enough for Napoleon III to realize his political ambitions.


    Franz is well aware of this. Austria''s smooth expansion in Europe is largely a political legacy left by the Habsburgs.


    Looking through the history books, many parts of Europe have been ruled by the Habsburgs for centuries. Even if he passed, he could still hold up the banner of the restoration of the dynasty, even if it was a far-fetched legal foundation.


    Without the ancestral political heritage, who would buy his account in the German state? This is also true for Austrian Italy, where he is orthodox in jurisprudence.


    Orthodox East and West, many man-made countermeasures in the East have to hold high the banner of the former dynasty. Not because of how many supporters they can get, but mainly to prove that they are not chaos and that they have orthodoxy.


    There is a righteousness called the hegemony of the world, without a righteousness is a reckless thief. The last thing that happened was basically the battle for the world. I didn''t hear that the reckless thief sat down.


    "Those who have never sought for all eternity since ancient times have not been able to seek for a while, and those who have not pursued the whole situation have not been able to seek one country."


    This is Franz''s motto, reminding himself to stay alert.


    ...


    On January 15, 1863, with the support of the Confederate government, the Indiana region of the central part of the country declared independence and founding of a nation.


    This area was where the American government housed the Indians, and dozens of tribes were expelled from 1830 to 1840.


    The federal government has not yet effectively ruled the area because of hate relations. There were very few white residents in the area, and a large influx of white talent occurred in history after 1889.


    The war has continued until now, and the two sides are competing for comprehensive national strength. To win the war, the southern government had to draw more allies.


    They were all independent anyway, betrayed the interests of the federal government and bought their allies, and they had no pressure at all.


    In order to attract Indians to the war, the Confederate government provided 50,000 rifles, one hundred artillery, and ammunition to the newly independent Indian emirate.


    After getting the weapons, the Indians began the road of revenge. Kansas became the first victim.


    Originally, they were crushed by the Southern Army of Missouri, suddenly stabbed by the Indians, and instantly collapsed across the line.


    The Indians, with deep blood and revenge, launched the fiercest revenge, and the blood killed in the area ran into the river.


    Not only this battlefield, but now that the war has taken place, both the north and the south have killed red eyes. Some areas have been killed for killings, and civilians have become the biggest victims.


    The war zones of Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, and Virginia have all been reduced to **** on earth.


    The nature of the war has changed. Through propaganda by both governments, hatred has become one of the main factors supporting the war.


    The countries that were going to interfere were stunned by the madness of the Americans and chose to wait and see.


    Don''t get me wrong, everyone is not scared. The main thing is that Americans want to continue to kill each other and consume each other''s strength, and it is best to end with both defeats.


    For this reason, the British and Austrian countries are all dealing with the South Government''s diplomacy, and the Indians are one of them.


    ...


    In New York, watching the federal government''s casualty report, President Lincoln dare not look directly.


    With the participation of the Indians, almost 70,000 federal troops fell into Kansas, and civilian casualties exceeded 300,000. The rest were reduced to war refugees and fled into the western region.


    What it meant, he couldn''t understand. The scope of the war was expanded again, the fire broke into the central region, and the political and military pressure of the federal government further increased.


    If the federal can no longer gain an advantage, it is estimated that many federal states will withdraw from the war for their own security. In the face of life and death, no interest matters.


    Painting cakes is beautiful, let everyone see the hope of eating. Otherwise, the position of capitalists who support the federal government will also be shaken.


    At least the Kansas capitalists are dead, and many have lost their lives. The capitalists in the belligerent states have also become losers in this shuffle.


    Regardless of whether the federal government can win, they have been eliminated.


    If it wasn''t for the lack of diplomatic capabilities of the southern government, Britain and Austria would like to see the war continue, and deliberately biased them, and now at least a few states have withdrawn from the war.


    "One radish, one big stick" is the most correct operation. If the southern government has not set the target on the northern government from the beginning, but a state-by-state political offensive, it is estimated that neighboring states will now choose neutrality.


    With regard to the entire federal government, the Confederacy has no certainty of victory, but it is no problem to deal with one or several federal states.


    Capitalists who tend to be more powerful tend to choose neutrality for their own benefit. Especially after the tragedy in Kansas, everyone knew that the federal government was unable to protect them.


    President Lincoln said to himself: "Now that the civil war has gone on, our casualties have exceeded three million, haven''t we?"


    The secretary of state outside the door replied: "Not yet, but maybe it will be next week. The total number of military casualties in the federal government is 1.768 million, of which 456,000 are civilian casualties; 1.182 million are civilian casualties, including 382,000 deaths.


    (Note: Casualties are calculated based on the number of injuries. In theory, a soldier may be injured dozens of times in statistics.)


    Lincoln sighed and said, "If you add the casualties of the rebels, we will have lost more than 1.5 million people for this war."


    Apparently, he regretted launching the war. Not just Lincoln, many Americans are regretful. If everyone knew that war would be so cruel, everyone would compromise each other before the war broke out.


    Although the interests of the capitalists and the planters cannot be reconciled, the capitalists and planters in the warring states are different.


    The interests of classes are not equal to their own interests. Selling classes for their own interests has no pressure on capitalists.


    Secretary of State Safar thought for a while and said, "It depends on how you calculate it. If you take into account the reduction in immigration and departure from the civil war, this loss may increase by one million.


    No, it cannot be said to be immigrants. In fact, our total immigration has not decreased much. It''s just that white immigrants have decreased, while Asian and black immigrants have continued to increase. "


    The increase in black immigration is actually forced. A large number of young people have entered the army, resulting in a shortage of labor in all walks of life.


    Now is the time of war, and immigrants from European countries will not come at all. In desperation, everyone can only introduce labor from the outside, and the increase in non-ferrous immigration becomes inevitable.


    Lincoln nodded and said, "No wonder there are more and more black soldiers in the army. It seems that many people have replaced them with military service."


    Not everyone is willing to go to the battlefield, especially the capitalists on the rich side, it is even more exclusive to the battlefield. In this capitalist country, it is naturally impossible for the federal government to force the capitalists to serve.


    Hiring military service solved the problem perfectly. The federal government acquired the soldiers and the capitalists completed the military service.


    Secretary of State Safar said frowningly, "Hi President, I don''t think you need to care about these sidelines.


    Our big trouble is coming soon. Next week''s congressional question, do you think how to deal with it? "


    Strategically, the federal government blocked the offensive of the southern government, held the core area of ??the Great Lakes, and protected Washington, and has achieved staged victories.


    Although Kansas is located in the center of the United States, geographically: Flint Hills in the east, Smoky Hills and Red Hills in the west, and Sunflower Mountain close to the Colorado border.


    The southern government has mastered it, and there is no way to march to the west. Missouri in the east has originally joined the southern government, so there is no need to worry.


    A tactical failure has little effect on the overall battle situation. Only President Lincoln was able to sit and think about future issues.


    He wouldn''t be able to do it if the fall of Pennsylvania fell.


    Lincoln said indifferently: "This is the end of the matter, what is there to be afraid of. Even if I am willing to step down immediately, someone will be willing to take over this mess.


    It is impossible for Congress to oust us from office until the end of the war. In case the federal government loses the war, the crime of splitting the federation needs us to back up. "


    This is not a broken pot, but he really knows American politics. The current situation is still very unfavourable for the federal government. The possibility of federal government division is very high, and no one is willing to bear the crime of federal division.


    Judging from the current situation, even after winning this war, it is also a big trouble to deal with the southern states after the war. No matter who sits in this position, the ending will not be wonderful.


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 Chapter 343： Uneasy brother

    Originally, Franz had only opened up a colony to cover military preparations to interfere in the American civil war. As a result, the American civil war did not interfere, and a new round of colonial expansion in Austria broke out.


    The first is the African continent. Don''t look at the three infantry divisions. They don''t seem to have enough troops, but if they invest in overseas colonization, they can sweep a dozen indigenous tribes.


    When you open the map, you know that the colonies from West Africa to the Congo have been linked.


    The Austrian colonial forces in the south have pushed their sphere of influence along the river to Zambia; the east penetrated into Uganda and Kenya.


    In the Middle East, Austria uses the Sinai Peninsula as a springboard and has penetrated the tentacles into the Arabian Peninsula. Several tribes have fled to sign land purchase treaties. Austrian colonial strongholds have appeared in the Persian Gulf region.


    As soon as the Suez Canal opens, these areas will fall into the hands of Austria.


    In Central America, Austria is dominated by infiltration, and did not play the war of annihilation as soon as it came up. Relocating a flurry of immigrants from the United States will not work for countries that don''t want to be controlled by Austria.


    In Nicaragua, for example, the number of Germans occupied four levels among whites, becoming the largest local population. There are also Austrian troops stationed there, and the government does not want to be pro-Austrian.


    A new Lanfang Autonomous Province was added to the new Holy Roman Empire. Franz didn''t mind adding a few more. Peace was also a good way to expand.


    Of course, this is only effective for such a sparsely populated place in Central America. After all, the number of white people there is only a few hundred thousand, and it is divided into five or six countries.


    Even if it is not included in the empire system, it can become a pro-Austrian country. Far from the hard-to-rule regions of the country, direct annexation is not necessarily a good thing, and loose alliances are not unacceptable.


    In the Southern Ocean, Franz didn''t know how many islands the Austrian colonial government occupied. It was a four-digit number anyway, and the multi-island nation was really not built.


    Nanyang''s expansion has stopped, and now watch the performances of Prussia and the Federal Republic of Germany.


    The German Federation''s unscrupulous horse racing enclaves in Malaysia seem to have smoothed the London government.


    The Kingdom of Prussia chose to die for the Indochina Peninsula for a very simple reason: The Indochina Peninsula is fertile enough and there is plenty of room for expansion.


    Although Sumatra is also good, it is still too small compared to the Indochina Peninsula, and the Dutch have occupied a lot of territory.


    In the European continent, Prussia can hang the Dutch. In the Nanyang region, this situation is reversed. The newborn Prussian navy has no confidence.


    Opening the map of the world and looking at it carefully, Franz was surprised to find that the world was going to be divided up.


    This is not a good thing, it means that conflicts between nations will happen from time to time. Emerging empires in particular are bound to challenge the world order to gain living space.


    Following Franz''s dismissal of this idea, in the current situation, it is too difficult for the European continent to have a new empire.


    Russia, France, Austria and the three countries are juxtaposed and cannot tolerate the rise of the fourth pole. Spain at the second level is still deeply trapped in internal conflicts. Moreover, they are old empires and still have a lot of legacy.


    Not to mention Prussia, in order to solve industrial raw materials and markets, they were forced to go overseas colonization. Establish the German Empire, unless someone opens them.


    Another potential stock of the Kingdom of Sardinia, this time before he died, he died. Not to mention the unification of the Italian region, they have become the nutrition of the French themselves.


    ...


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Franz is bringing children, and to this day he is the father of three children.


    Although he was only seven years old, as the crown prince, Frederick had no chance to become a rice bug. There is endless homework and knowledge to learn every day.


    It seemed to have been hit. Dejected Frederick approached Franz and asked, "Father, why would I want to go to school and you don''t need to?"


    Franz explained patiently: "It''s very simple, because I have already completed these lessons, so I don''t need to read them now.


    Your brothers are too young to read William''s words, how can you learn? When they get older, they will go to school with you. "


    Frederick reported: "But I have too much homework. I have been outside and many children only have three homework."


    Yes, Austrian compulsory education has only three subjects: German, mathematics, history, and other subjects are electives.


    German and history are added, German includes patriotic education. History is naturally a German version, which proves from the source that all Austrian ethnic groups are Germanic branches.


    Believe it or not, nobles believe it anyway. Most of their ancestors came from the German region, and then they represented the Austrian peoples.


    History is untestable, and the cultural world is still arguing. Franz did not intervene, anyway, as long as assimilating and educating two generations, it is impossible to repeat it later.


    If it proves that the textbook is wrong, it doesn''t matter. Time passes too long, and the data passed down can be understood.


    The government does not confirm, nor does it deny, that professional issues will let historians quarrel slowly, all in all academic issues.


    Discuss behind closed doors, and people don''t care about it anyway. It is impossible to revise the textbook without forming a unified answer.


    Franz explained: "That''s just the basic education provided by the country, and those who have the conditions must learn more homework.


    The world is cruel, Frederick. How much knowledge you learn also means your status in society.


    As the crown prince of the empire, you are born at the top of the world. You must be the best, and you naturally have more to learn. This is what you must have, and that''s how I came. "


    Happy education? Born in the royal family, he was born insulated from happiness.


    Cultivate interest development? Still no dreaming, as the emperor occupation is the emperor, there is no need to consider employment.


    This is one of the most enviable and embarrassing professions.


    As long as the emperor is trained in strict accordance with the process, perhaps no genius can be produced, nor will it cultivate silly white sweet.


    Franz does not need a genius heir, because geniuses usually have quirks and are not suitable for the emperor profession.


    As the heir to the empire, as long as he can maintain the operation of the empire step by step, he has a certain basic knowledge and will not be fooled by others.


    As for governing the country, isn''t there a cabinet?


    The fault tolerance rate of a large empire is very high. Only the emperor does not toss, and cabinet officials who climb up step by step from below will have no better ability to govern the country, and it will not make people angry.


    Besides, the cabinet can also be replaced if it does not work. As the emperor, just throw the guy who messed up with them at the critical moment.


    In short, if the emperor does not intervene, things will not be worse. At the same time, he put a tight curse on the bureaucrats, and occasionally caught a few unscrupulous officials to kill a hundred, and that was a good emperor.


    Looking at the depressed Frederick, Franz just smiled slightly and said nothing.


    A maid hurriedly said, "Her Majesty, the queen mother invites you over."


    The newcomer Franz also knew that she was the most favored maid next to Queen Sophie.


    "Elena, what happened, are you so anxious?"


    Elena ran a little rushed and was out of breath. She said rudely, "The Archduke Massimilino prepared to go to Mexico to become emperor, but was opposed by the empress queen, and there was a fierce quarrel. Please come and see ! "


    Franz had a headache for a moment, and he had a headache for this uneasy brother.


    Franz had already given him the Mexican information in order to make him embarrassed, but did not expect that he still made the same choice in history.


    Needless to say, as a good brother, Franz arrived at the scene as quickly as possible.


    In the distance I heard the roar of the Empress Sophie, apparently she was not angry with Massimilino. As a member of the royal family, the most basic international common sense, Queen Mother Sophie, is still known. Judging by her amateur political eyes, this is a huge pit.


    Seeing Franz coming in, Empress Sophie stopped roaring and eased her emotions and said, "Franz, spread the word about Mexico to your baby brother. This idiot wants to go to Mexico to become emperor."


    Franz comforted: "Good mother, this idiot is given to me, and you should calm down first."


    Looking at the downcast Massimilino, Franz knew he was very unconvinced. The smooth sailing Massimilino also naturally has a sense of pride, such as wanting to challenge the copy of Hell now.


    "Missimiliano, who made emperor Mexico? Don''t tell me, you don''t even have supporters." Franz asked


    Massimilino responded: "Mexican constitutionalists and Napoleon III promised to support my succession."


    Obviously, Massimilino is not really stupid. In theory, with the support of France and Austria, plus the strength of the Mexican constitutionalists, it is not difficult for him to secure the throne.


    Franz asked sternly: "If you want to wear a crown, bear it first! Massimilino, why do you think you can secure the Mexican throne? Come up with your policy guidelines and convince me to prove your ability.


    The Habsburg dynasty would not help an ignorant fool to the throne, otherwise this fool would be on a guillotine one day, and we could not afford to lose that person. "


    Massimilino, who was stimulated, immediately responded, "You wait, I will prove it to you!"


    Franz did not continue to be ironic, the pit had been dug. There has never been a perfect governance plan in the world. No matter what kind of plan Massimilino offers, Franz can pick out thorns.


    If even an idealist can''t fool around, why can Franz achieve Austria''s renaissance?


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 Chapter 344： Rebellious psychology

    Is Massimilino capable?


    The answer is: yes!


    As long as it is not inherently inadequate, people who have been trained by the royal family will definitely be better than most ordinary people.


    It''s just that ability is often accompanied by pride, and this pride needs to be polished. Only after converging the sharp edge can it be truly exerted.


    Massimilino has never encountered setbacks. With the love of Empress Sophie, his first half of his life was smooth, and he then developed an idealistic spearhead.


    Idealism is the greatest enemy of the monarch. Once contaminated, the best ending is to become a rubber stamp. The poor can refer to the history of Massimilino.


    Franz sneered and said, "This is the plan you prepared? My stupid brother, is your head flooded?


    Govern the country according to your plan, do you think that Mexico is not chaotic enough, add a fire to them, and then kill a bloodstream, and send your emperor to the guillotine? "


    This is not Franz''s spurt, Massimilino''s plan is indeed unreliable, and the core idea of ??governance is actually liberalism.


    Can any country play liberalism? Franz did not dare to pursue liberalism in Austria, or any monarchy in the world.


    Massimilino said dissatisfied, "My brother, why do you say that my plan is not good?"


    Franz did not answer this question directly, but asked: "Very well, I have learned to question and have made progress.


    Unfortunately, this is not enough.


    Now that you have a plan for governing the country, what do you tell me about Mexico ¡¯s biggest social conflict? What are the advantages and disadvantages?


    There is also the distribution of resources in Mexico. Where is suitable for what industries? "


    It was dumbfounded by Massimiliano''s turn. This country manages in a crude way, not the bureaucracy in charge, and everyone else usually knows nothing.


    It is naturally impossible for Massimilino far from Vienna to have these detailed information. Franz provided him with only the basic domestic conditions, and even the Mexican government did not make detailed statistics.


    But in Franz''s view, these basic things must be mastered as an emperor, otherwise how to develop a development outline.


    For example: To develop heavy industry and prepare to build a steel plant, because they don''t know anything, let the bureaucrats choose the location at will, and finally find that the raw materials are thousands of miles away.


    After hesitating for a moment, Massimilino frowned and replied: "The main contradiction in Mexico is the conflict between reformers and conservatives, and the conflict between republicans and constitutionalists.


    As long as the problems of the political system are handled properly, these contradictions can be resolved. The latter question is too complicated, and I refuse to answer. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "It seems my stupid brother, you are really stupid.


    The system exists because of people, and people who have problems are always people, not systems. As long as people''s problems are solved, they are not problems.


    There is no right or wrong in front of interests. As a qualified emperor, you don''t need to distinguish so clearly.


    You just have to figure out which ones are yours, which are the neutrals, and which are the enemies.


    They can be reused by their own people, and neutrals can be used together. The enemy only needs to kill them, and it''s as simple as that.


    Mexico''s fundamental social contradictions are interests, conflicts of interest among various classes, and conflicts of interest among different peoples.


    Only when the interest chain is clarified, the problem is fundamentally resolved, and other contradictions and conflicts are easy to handle. If you can''t solve the problem, then the person who made the problem.


    This is only the basic condition for a stable throne. In the end, it depends on the development of the country. At least you have to feed the people.


    Having said so much, do you still think that I am not asking too much? "


    This is politics class, blackened emperor power. Prior to this, Franz had not taught Massimilino, and no one in the Habsburgs had been able to teach him.


    After hearing Franz''s words, Massimilino was shocked. He had no idea that Franz actually made such a remark and subverted his three views.


    If, according to Franz, to secure the Mexican throne, the first thing to do is not to alleviate the contradictions, but to stimulate them and use a civil war to solve the problems.


    Even thinking of the 1848 rebellion, the Vienna government took this opportunity to solve the Hungarian problem once and for all, incidentally it also resolved domestic social contradictions, promulgated a labor protection law, and abolished serfdom.


    Massimilino understood a lot instantly, the more he understood, the harder it was to accept. Known as the brother of the greatest king of the Hapsburg dynasty for hundreds of years, he secretly did so many things.


    What makes him unable to argue is that Franz succeeded, and the winner should not be blamed. From 1848 to the present, Austria''s overall national strength has more than doubled.


    The country has become stronger, people''s lives have improved, and all walks of life have made remarkable progress.


    Massimilino, who was hit, didn''t know how he left, and his mind was echoing what Franz said, hovering between positive and negative.


    Looking at the soulless husband, Princess Charlotte asked with concern: "Why Massimilino, isn''t it uncomfortable?"


    The awakened Massimilino said listlessly: "Charlotte, do you say I am not suitable for emperor?"


    Princess Charlotte was taken aback. She wanted to be a queen too! In order to encourage Massimilino to agree to become emperor of Mexico, she spent a lot of effort. How long has it been before it has become like this pair.


    Princess Charlotte didn''t find it hard to be an emperor, just look at Franz. On average, I work three or four hours a day, and most of the time I study, read newspapers, drink tea, and bring children. Austria is still developing well.


    "How come? You have to believe in yourself, you are the best!"


    Massimilino shook his head and said, "No, I may not really be an emperor. I don''t even know the basic elements of an emperor."


    Princess Charlotte persuaded, "What happened that hit you deeply? Isn''t this what you know? Did a little frustration hit you?"


    Massimilino calmed down and said, "I just met my elder brother with the development plan for the future of Mexico. I hope to get his support."


    Charlotte asked uncertainly: "He doesn''t agree with you going to Mexico as emperor?"


    You know, the Franz brothers have a very good relationship. Under normal circumstances, Massimilino would become emperor, and Franz would definitely support it.


    This is one of the reasons why they dare to pick up that mess in Mexico. After all, Austria''s tentacles have penetrated into Central America. All it takes is a telegram, and Austrian troops can come and provide them with military support.


    Massimilino shook his head and said, "No. He just told me some basic knowledge about being an emperor, and it shocked me a lot."


    Specific circumstances, Massimilino kept silent. He wants to lose face too, but he doesn''t want his wife to know these bad things.


    Upon hearing the news, Princess Charlotte was relieved. As long as the Emperor Franz does not object, it does not matter if the rest of the Hapsburg family objects.


    When they arrived in Mexico, they could only support the Austrian army in Central America, which only required Franz''s consent.


    "Don''t worry, there are so many successful emperors in history, and everyone''s approach to success is different. From the experience of Cousin Franz, it is normal for some things not to suit you.


    As long as I work hard and love the people, I believe I will be fine! Princess Charlotte continued to encourage


    Massimilino smiled bitterly and said, "But the truth is before him, he did succeed. Austria has a new life in his hands, and the glory of the Habsburg dynasty is restored in his hands.


    It only took more than ten years for all of this to happen. Everyone gave him a very high evaluation. Someone shouted ¡®Franz the Great¡¯ when they walked down the streets. "


    "Diligent administration loves the people", the last two words may have a little relationship with Franz, the first two words are really unconnectable.


    If you want to choose the most unruly monarch in Europe, then Franz can definitely enter the top three, and one of them may be Queen Victoria.


    This is very embarrassing. Under the constitutional monarchy model in Britain, the rights of monarchs are restricted. Queen Victoria is not very involved in politics, and she is justified.


    Franz is different. Both the Emperor of Austria and the emperor of the New Holy Roman Empire are monarchy countries. Despite being covered by the constitutional monarchy, the emperor''s rights remain paramount.


    Because the party is too weak, this constitutional monarchy is even more powerful than the imperial power of most monarchy countries.


    Anyway, Franz succeeded. Austria''s influence spread to all civilizations in the world, and the flag of the Habsburg dynasty spread across four oceans and seven continents.


    From then on, the word "diligent administration" may be kicked out of evaluating the merits of the king. At least in the Habsburg dynasty, everyone just needs success. Who cares if the emperor is diligent?


    In fact, this is only self-knowledge of Franz. If you really care about everything, you''re exhausted, and you end up with a mess.


    Instead, let''s just manage the one hundred and eighty people at the top of the government, and then they will run the country.


    This is simple to say and difficult to do. In order to build this bureaucratic team, it took Franz a few years to run in, and finally found a balance point.


    Princess Charlotte said solemnly, "Missimiliano, you are jealous. This is not a good quality, jealousy will make people lose."


    Massimilino growled in a venting tone: "Yes, I admit that there is a factor in this. I have lived in the shadow of Franz since childhood, and he is really excellent.


    The results of all my homework made me desperate, with the exception of marksmanship. It was hard to wait until his grade dropped, and before I was relieved, he started to regent and became emperor.


    As you know later, before his succession, Austria was just a European power, and now Austria is a world power.


    If he wants, he can also study the British announcement: On Austrian soil, the sun will never set.


    You don''t know how much pressure I have with such an excellent elder brother. From small to large, imitate him and learn from him.


    But now, I find that the gap between the two sides has not narrowed, but has been pulled farther.


    I really hope that he can be mediocre in a certain way and make me feel a little confident again! "


    Princess Charlotte, who knows her husband very well, knows that Maximilian Norken said these words, which means that he is all right, and then said, "At least your marksmanship is better than him."


    "It seems that I''m left with this self-confidence." Massimilino said helplessly


    Princess Charlotte smiled brightly and asked, "Would you like some common sense and challenge yourself?"


    Massimilino responded without hesitation: "Of course, I will prove myself in my own way, not worse than him!"


    Princess Charlotte joked: "Really? Massimilino, are you so confident?"


    Massimilino responded confidently: "Of course! Oh, there may be a little gap, but there is absolutely not much, please believe me!"


    Obviously, the education of the royal family is not in vain. At least in terms of cultivating self-confidence. Let people regain their confidence in the shortest time


    This is also a relationship between culture and tradition. Most Europeans have problems with overconfidence. In this case, the potential that can indeed be stimulated is also easy to do stupid things.


    So all Franz''s efforts were in vain, and Massimilino still insisted on jumping into that huge pit in Mexico.


    ...


    After receiving the news, Franz didn''t know what to do.


    Forcibly stopped him, it is estimated that neither brother can do it. Watching him die, Franz couldn''t do it.


    Franz said he was not a nanny. Moreover, as far away as Mexico, he couldn''t control it.


    Franz finally worked hard: "You have to think clearly, Massimilino. Mexico is not a good place. If this emperor is so easy to do, it will not be your turn.


    As far as I know, many members of the Napoleon family were very eager, but they were blocked by Napoleon III, and he was not sure to put his brother up.


    Now I can tell you clearly that it is impossible for the Vienna government to support you at great cost, because it will not recover the cost. "


    Massimilino responded confidently: "The Napoleon family really was very enthusiastic about the throne of Mexico, but they lacked legal support, and the Mexican constitutionalists did not support them at all.


    Please believe me, brother, your investment will not be wasted, and I will become a great emperor like you. "


    Franz said solemnly: "Stop, as brother, I would like to give you one last piece of advice: there is only interest between nations, don''t get involved in personal feelings.


    So don''t expect much help from me. Austria will not support Mexico. This is not in our interest.


    As for the support you want, sorry, I can only give you spiritual encouragement and support you verbally at most. "


    There is no confidence in Massimilino, and Franz is not ready to use resources to fill the bottomless pit. The probability of recovering costs is too low.


    Anyway, Austria has a garrison in Central America. Presumably this time, the Mexicans should not dare to click off this unlucky brother. It is really impossible to send troops to grab people.


    Although he didn''t know what Franz was thinking, Massimilino was still awful. He knew that it was not optimistic about him before making such a decision.


    The family members objected collectively, as did the emperor''s elder brother, which meant that it was difficult for him to obtain the support of any family force except under the banner of the Habsburg dynasty.


    Emperors with family support and emperors without support are completely two concepts.


    With the strength of the Habsburgs, if we support him fully. Massimilino could bring an army to be emperor, and also get Austria''s support in the Americas.


    With these resources in place, he can easily overwhelm domestic opposition forces without being constrained by the French. Unfortunately, none of these, he still had to depend on the French first.


    It''s useless to say anything now, the Habsburgs have determined that he will fail, and it is impossible to spend money for him. Even the mother who loved him most did not support him this time.


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 Chapter 345： Darkness Chen Cang

    There was no way to persuade Massimilino, and Franz threw the other two younger brothers directly into the barracks for closed education. Perhaps it was a lesson learned, this will cause Queen Sophie the Queen did not intervene.


    Prior to Franz''s succession, the Austrian army had been the place where noble sons-in-law gilded. Now the Austrian army is also the place where the children of the sister-in-law are, but instead of being gilded, they are living like the years.


    I will not talk about closed management. Once I enter the barracks, I bid farewell to the city ¡¯s bright life, and train in the Alps every day.


    Because of strict management systems, many families regard the army as a school for the next generation, and the number of sister-in-laws active in Vienna has also dropped to an all-time low.


    The statutory military service lasts for two years. Because of population growth, usually ordinary soldiers can retire and return to reserve after serving for one year.


    The exception is the children of the nobles, who have served for three years. It takes more time to train officers than ordinary soldiers, and naturally it takes longer to serve.


    The training of noble officers is more rigorous than ordinary soldiers, and the training subjects are much more. Usually the first year is spent in the Alps, or in the Balkans.


    Every day training is exhausted and half dead, naturally I have no energy to think about it. Over time, many bad problems will be corrected in the army.


    Originally, Maximilian and Franz were only more than one year old. During the military reform, he had completed gilding and became a naval officer. He missed the opportunity to polish.


    Because the training is too hard, I can''t go home once a year. The beloved Empress Sophie asked Franz to open the back door, but she dragged it down.


    Fortunately, the aristocracy in the German region has a tradition of military service. Nobles who have not entered the military service cannot have a foothold in society at all.


    Therefore, Empress Sophie can only delay time at most, and dare not let two little guys hide from military service.


    You can refer to the specific situation. Each year, several sister-in-laws are **** by their families and sent to military camps. Occasionally, there are scenes of crying and leaving.


    Of course, such scenes mostly appear in emerging nobles. This is also the reason why the old nobles are despised, and it is considered to be the manifestation of no education.


    To some extent, Franz''s military reform also relied on traditional forces.


    Although Austria did not reach the point where the Prussian army owned the country, most high-level governments also came out of the army.


    If extreme mobilization is needed in a certain place, government officials can also change officers in seconds to form an army in the shortest time.


    Because of the glory of the aristocracy, no one had complained that he had been too hard in training in front of Franz, which made him very satisfied.


    Rights and obligations are equal. If even their obligations are refused to be fulfilled, then this class is really corrupted.


    According to the statistics of the Ministry of National Defense, the proportion of Austrian noble children in military service exceeds 95%, and the rest are physically defective and inherently inadequate, and there is no way to enter the military service.


    Before the reform of the military system, this figure was 100%. The cultural tradition in the German region was to be glorified as a soldier. Now this fine tradition is naturally preserved.


    Starting from the compulsory education stage, there are basic military training courses. The unqualified area is only queue training and long-distance running, and the aristocratic school is a replica of the Junior Military School.


    St. Petersburg


    After years of struggle, the reformers finally overwhelmed the conservatives. On March 25, 1863, Alexander II issued the General Decree on Farmers Disassociated from Serfdom.


    Provisions: Abolition of serfdom, serfs acquired free citizenship, personal liberty, and general citizenship rights, including the right to own property, hold litigation in public office, and engage in industry and commerce.


    On the premise that all land is owned by the landlord, the farmer can use a certain amount of land, but must pay a ransom to the landlord.


    Before signing a redemption contract, the peasants also have to work for the landlord or pay agency rent.


    Obviously, this reform of the Russians is imperfect. The ransom for the land was determined by the landlord, far exceeding the market price of the land, and in some places it was several times higher than the market price.


    High land redemption prices have created hidden dangers for future social conflicts. In fact, after determining the redemption price, conflicts occurred in many places.


    Alexander II also had a headache. On the one hand, he wanted to carry out more thorough social reforms to bring the Russian Empire into capitalist society quickly; on the other hand, he was unwilling to break with the nobles who owned the land.


    "Landlords" and "landlords" are also different. The landlords of the Russian Empire are nobles, and ordinary free people rarely own land.


    The social reform now under way will obviously harm the interests of the noble class. The nobles who ruled this country were naturally unwilling. They wanted to pass on their losses.


    This is not only the will of the conservatives, including many in the reformers who are also preparing to sacrifice the interests of farmers in exchange for the success of this social reform.


    As for the social contradictions that they may bring after doing this, they have been ignored. They ca n¡¯t really cut their own meat, right?


    Novvez, the Minister of Police, whispered, "His Majesty, there were 38 serf riots in the country last month, all of which have been suppressed."


    The serf riots were no longer news in the Russian Empire. If there were no outbreaks that year, that would be news.


    But eruption dozens of times a month, Alexander II still felt the pressure. The Slave Abolition Act was issued, but this reform did not satisfy the serfs.


    The revolutionaries were not idle either, they urged the serfs to revolution, and declared that as long as the Tsarist government is overthrown, everyone may own land for free.


    Liberals are less radical, at least they are not ready to push the Tsar. Liberals believe that the government should enact laws to price the land and cannot allow the aristocracy to exploit farmers.


    At present, most of the serfdom riots in the country are caused by these two factions.


    Alexander II said: "Continue to be more vigilant, and at this critical moment we must not let them make trouble and disrupt this reform."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of Police replied hastily.


    Fortunately, the Russians in the Near East War won, and taking advantage of the war to reward the heroes, Nicholas I liberated a group of serfs.


    These people are now the main forces of the Tsar''s army. Although most of them are at the bottom of the army, as long as these people are loyal to the Tsar, the Russian Empire is still the Tsar''s Russia.


    Otherwise, the aristocrats who have been attacked by the grass have not compromised with the Tsar so easily. Russia''s conservative forces have always been the most powerful in Europe.


    This is not the same as the abolition of serfdom by Austria in the rebellion. At that time, the Austrian aristocracy was scared by the revolution. Watching the family aristocracy was destroyed, they were afraid that when it was their turn, they had to agree to abolish serfdom.


    In the face of survival, everyone''s expectations naturally decreased. When the price of the land was cut down, it was also cut. In order to save their lives, everyone had to choose a compromise.


    Tsars and aristocrats now can''t feel the pressure of survival. Although serf riots have taken place in Russia, these are not large-scale. Without pressure, everyone naturally wants to make up for the losses, and even prepares to take the opportunity to make a profit.


    Minister of Finance Kurdasia said anxiously: "Your Majesty, because of the reform, we expect that our tax revenue will fall by another five percentage points this year, while fiscal expenditure will rise by 15%.


    If this continues, I am afraid that before the domestic reform is completed, we and your finances will go bankrupt first. The Ministry of Finance suggested delaying the abolition of the tax package in some remote areas to reduce fiscal expenditure. "


    The tax package is also a difficult problem facing the Tsarist government. The Russian Empire was too large. Before that, because of communication and transportation, the Tsarist government had no way to manage this huge empire and had to implement a tax package.


    With the advent of the telegraph, communication problems can now be resolved. The Tsarist government is preparing to abolish the tax package system and clear the obstacles for the development of capitalist economy.


    Only in this way, administrative expenses have greatly increased. The taxes received in many remote areas are not necessarily sufficient for administrative expenses.


    Alexander II asked in turn: "I can''t solve the problem by delaying the abolition of the tax package, isn''t it? Our funding gap cannot be solved by several million rubles per year."


    The Minister of Finance, Kurdasiaby, replied: "Yes, Your Majesty. This year''s fiscal deficit should exceed 40 million rubles. Delaying the abolition of the tax package can save 8 million rubles."


    Alexander II thought for a while and said, "Even if the tax package is postponed, what about the remaining funding gap?"


    The regions where the Russian Empire mainly implemented tax packages were in Siberia, the Far East, and Central Asia. Because of transportation, these regions'' economies were not very good, and the delay in reforms had little effect.


    Treasurer Kurdasiaby proposed: "Your Majesty, I personally recommend the sale of Alaska to save administrative expenses, and in exchange for a sum of funds to make up for the financial deficit."


    Alexander II shook his head and said, "There is no problem in selling Alaska. Except for the large area, that land does not actually bring us any revenue.


    Because of the relationship with the British, if there is a conflict in the future, we will not be able to keep it.


    The problem is that we can''t find a buyer at all. The only American who might buy this land is now unable to extricate himself from the civil war. "


    This is true. Before the discovery of gold mines, Alaska was a barren land, with less than 10,000 Russians on a land of more than one million square kilometers.


    Even if the Central Basin has a piece of land that can be reclaimed, it is not valuable in this era, especially the land that has not been developed.


    Chancellor Kurdassiabi proposed: "Your Majesty, we are looking for buyers all over the world. If we cannot find a buyer, we will serve as the loan interest for Austria next year!"


    Alexander II shook his head: "No, if this is done, it will affect the relationship between the two countries. Now Austria is not only our ally, but also our largest trading partner."


    This has nothing to do with ethics, it is completely determined by interests. The existence of the Russo-Austrian alliance allowed the Russian Empire to maintain its European supremacy, and even now it is busy with internal reforms, no one has shaken their status.


    However, once the alliance is dissolved, the situation will be different. Not only the French will challenge their supremacy, but Austria will also become the challenger of the supremacy.


    Turning potential enemies into allies is the greatest diplomatic achievement of the tsarist government in recent decades.


    When Austria was deeply involved in the revolution, Nicholas I did not fall down, so the Russian Empire won the support of Austria, won the Near East War, and captured Constantinople.


    Before Nicholas I died, he repeatedly reminded him of the importance of the Russian-Australian alliance. Alexander II was not stupid. Knowing that this was a union of both benefits, it would not be good to affect the relations between the two countries for a little benefit.


    The Minister of Finance, Kurdasia, explained: "Your Majesty, there is no need to affect the relations between the two countries. You only need to write a crying letter to Her Majesty Franz, explaining our difficulties and letting him help.


    When the Austrians suppressed the Hungarian rebellion that year, Emperor Nicholas was also preparing to send troops to help, but just arrived at the border, the Austrians were done.


    Anyway, the Hapsburg family has taken over. Therefore, the Vienna government has stood on our side in the subsequent Near East War. "


    Kuldacia than vaguely reminded Alexander II of the importance of the royal relations between the two countries, and could not ignore the national interest because of his personal position.


    Alexander II nodded. He personally returned to the world, but he was not the stupid Peter III, and ignored the national interest.


    Did n¡¯t you see that the relationship between Russia and Russia is still not improving?


    After the death of Bismarck, William I, who was deeply insulted by the Kingdom of Prussia, never bowed his head to Russia. Alexander II also did not release goodwill to Prussia.


    This is all determined by national interests. On the one hand, as the European hegemon, the Russian Empire could not take the initiative to bow its head; on the other hand, the younger brother of Denmark also had to take care of him. It was clear at that time that the Kingdom of Denmark provided loans of 20 million rubles to the Tsarist government.


    Alexander II calmly replied: "No problem, I will write this letter as soon as possible."


    Seeing that Alexander II accepted the suggestion, the Minister of Finance, Kurdasia, was relieved, and lamented that the money was really hard to make.


    He vigorously encouraged Alexander II not only to deepen the relationship between Russia and Austria, but of course, it does not rule out factors in this regard.


    It was more because of the one hundred thousand shields public relations fee of the Austrian ambassador to Russia. Kuldasiabi is a smart person who knows what money can be collected and what money can''t be collected, and must do things after receiving the money.


    The Austrians want to further deepen the relationship between the two countries. Kurdasiaby will naturally not refuse, which is also in Russia''s interest.


    As for the problem in Alaska, he was ignored decisively. This is just a reason to continue to deepen the relationship between the two countries.


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 Chapter 346： Pitted

    On April 15, 1863, the Kingdom of Sardinia passed a referendum and the election of Napoleon III as King opened the prelude to the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia by France.


    There is no doubt that this referendum cannot be a full participation of the people, and those who are eligible to vote are celebrities who support France.


    More than 600 representatives of the Kingdom of Sardinia elected Napoleon III as King. Enlarging this number by 10,000 times and rounding it down means that all the people of Sardinia elected Napoleon III as king.


    Prior to this, all those involved in the Junjun case had completed the trial, dead, closed, and wanted.


    In short, the monarch must go to hell, which is the common will of all monarchy countries.


    As for the truth of the matter, it is no longer important. The clues have been dealt with by the French. It is impossible to reverse the case.


    Those who were able to escape from the prison were smart people, and they cooperated with the French as soon as possible.


    To put it plainly, everyone knows that the so-called suspect is a fallacy. Those who really joined in either ran or were executed.


    Now that the French want to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, they must clear away their dissidents, but this must also have a reason, and can''t just kill people casually? Taking the opportunity to fabricate wrong and false injustices is a good way.


    Now that all delegations have left the Kingdom of Sardinia, in the case of the French family''s dominance, of course, everything is theirs.


    After the referendum came out, the international community was naturally upset. Countries acquiesced to the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia by France, but this does not mean that everyone would support their annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    In public opinion, the French were still scolded. Many international figures are calling for vigilance against French expansion and to avoid a second European war.


    The Italians, the victims, even organized a petition to seek help from European countries, hoping to use international pressure to force the French to abandon the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    As one of the European powers, the Vienna government also received petitions. After reading the petition submitted by the Italians, Franz had to admit that the writing was very touching, but unfortunately it was useless.


    Franz sneered and said: "Tell them that we regret this incident, but this incident is indeed the fault of the Sardinian government itself.


    Everyone is responsible for their own actions. When the Sardinian government supports extremist organizations, it should consider the possible backlash.


    After the incident, the people of Sardinia have also stood by the extremist groups to cover up the murderers and escape. It is time for the people of Sardinia to pay for this. "


    To some extent, France''s annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia is also a good thing.


    From now on, the biggest enemy of Italian nationalists is not Austria, but ambitious France.


    The annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia was only the beginning. Once the Pandora''s Box was opened, it could no longer be taken back.


    Stimulated by the successful annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the French radicals will certainly rise in arrogance, this is no longer a Napoleon III can hold.


    The proud French has always had a dream of world overlord.


    Without this stimulus, Napoleon III was still reluctant to live in the town, and now he is waiting to be pushed into the chariot by nationalists!


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Sir, we want to support the Italians, and let them trouble the French, so that they don''t let the French get overwhelmed."


    Obviously, after the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the French had drifted away and became a bit forgotten, as if they were the world overlords.


    When Prime Minister Felix saw this kind of thing, he naturally felt very angry and wanted to teach them a lesson.


    Franz said with a smile: "It''s not necessary. Italian nationalists are also our enemies. Let the French clean up them now.


    Now that the French are floating, let them float for a while. Now the hegemons on the European continent are Russians, the sea hegemons are British, and Britain and Russia are not in their prime. What are we going to do? "


    Now that Britain and Russia have shared the world hegemony, France and Austria are the next-level challengers. Because everyone''s strength is too close, France and Austria will naturally not be willing to give up.


    Franz is not ready to challenge, because the odds are too low and the benefits are not generous.


    There is the most oil and water at sea, but unfortunately Austria cannot compete with the British and can only wait for the time. The gains on land are not high, and there are too many countries on the European continent. When they are triggered, they move their bodies, and they are easily pulled and buried by the Russians.


    The same thing happened to the French, and even more troublesome. The second child in the world is not good, especially the army and navy are the second child, which attracted the boss''s hatred value in heaven.


    Add the words "Napoleon" and no one dares to ignore it. Napoleon III inherited Napoleon''s legacy, and naturally inherited the hatred he left behind.


    Even if you act in a low-key manner, such arrogance can easily cause all countries to rebound, especially the older generation who have experienced the anti-French war has not died.


    Felix said the opposite: "Your Majesty, I''m afraid this will not work. Even if Austria wants to hide, it''s impossible to hide.


    The French tentacles have penetrated into central and southern Italy. If we don''t interfere, who knows what the French with too much self-confidence will do? "


    To put it simply, the interests of France and Austria in the south of Italy have conflicted, and it is only a matter of time before conflicts occur.


    Franz said calmly: "It doesn''t matter, this is the future. The Kingdom of Sardinia is not so well integrated, and the French should be very peaceful in continental Europe within three or five years.


    After three or five years, the reform of the Tsarist government has also been initially completed. The system of the three major European nations is still balanced, and we can move forward. "


    It''s not Franz''s pride, this is the reality. Is Italy so easy to annex? Austria has promoted national integration for so many years, and the slowest progress is in Austrian Italy.


    This is a cultural issue. Don''t look at the scattered sand in Italy. It may seem like a weak chicken, but their heritage is very complete in culture, and it is no weaker than French culture.


    Now in Lombardy and Venesia, the locals have learned German and use German to write every day, but the Italian cultural tradition has not disappeared.


    After more than ten years of hard work, it can only be said that the Italianized Germanic people have been brought back, and the goal of integrating the Italians is still only the goal.


    In contrast, the national integration work carried out by Austria in Bohemia, Hungary, Croatia, and the Balkans has been much smoother.


    Many small nations without cultural heritage are now fully Germanic. Of course, the long-term management of the Habsburgs is also related. From the beginning, these people recognized this brand.


    What is the nature of national integration?


    The answer is: I agree!


    As long as this is done, the subsequent problems are easy to handle.


    If you look closely, you will find that many ethnic minorities in Austria are very similar in life habits to the Germans.


    Some nations are even called: "Slavic Germans." This means that apart from language incompatibility, living habits and folk customs have become Germanic.


    The main reason for this is that the aristocratic lords came from the German region, and the people did not consciously go down, or in the era of serfdom, the noble lords ordered them to change their living habits.


    These special national conditions are the reasons for the smooth integration of ethnic groups. Even if the native language still exists, it has become a dialect.


    Most of this generation will also speak in dialect. It is estimated that the next generation will barely be able to understand it. If they live in the city, it is estimated that the inheritance will be almost broken.


    Even after two or three generations in the countryside, these languages ??will still be passed down because learning is useless. People are inert. Why can''t they learn a language that they can''t use after birth?


    In this era, the average life expectancy is short, and the time to get married and have children is relatively early. Many people have children at the age of seventeen or eighteen.


    So far, German has become popular. The generation of compulsory education since childhood has recognized the German culture.


    German was used to communicate and write in any town in the Empire, with the exception of Italy. Seventy to eighty percent of Italians used Italian to communicate outside of work.


    Of course, due to the influx of other ethnic groups, those who adhere to the Italian language have fallen to six floors in the proportion of the total local population.


    There is no way, the cultural heritage of Italy is not backward, and the frequent trade and commercial exchanges with the central Italian state, this situation has only emerged.


    Not to mention the countryside, many people have learned German, but Italian is still used to everyday life.


    Had it not been for the liberation of serfs from the beginning and the use of land to buy farmers and cultivate their sense of identity with Austria, Austrian Italy would not be so stable now.


    The French did not do the same thing, because the Serbian kingdom had already done the liberation of serfs.


    In addition to attracting local factions, the French government has no way to buy in a large number of lower-level people, which leaves room for nationalists to move.


    Throughout history, the main force of each revolution is the people at the bottom. When have you seen the capitalists run and charge?


    Under normal circumstances, as long as the people at the bottom live a good life and have a high degree of recognition of the government, no large-scale rebellion will occur.


    The degree of identification is the biggest shortcoming of Napoleon III. The main reason for the French people''s recognition is that he has an uncle who is a cow fork, not how much he is loved.


    The Italians are different. They are very happy to see the Napoleon family become the French royal family. But getting them to be loyal to the Napoleon family wouldn''t work.


    Everyone did not agree with bloodlines, let alone be annexed by France? If their interests are harmed again, then rebellion will be raised.


    Promote ethnic integration? Sorry, France has no compulsory education. How could it be possible to provide compulsory education to the Kingdom of Sardinia first?


    When it comes to self-interest, the French people are very sensitive in this regard. Even if the Paris government wants to promote the integration of languages, it must also do it in conjunction with domestic compulsory education.


    This involves a series of problems. In short, the Paris government cannot do it in a short time.


    During the period of military control, the Kingdom of Sardinia will certainly be very peaceful, and once normal order is restored, what will happen is uncertain.


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 Chapter 347： Emperor of mexico

    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    Intelligence chief Tyron Hui reported: "His Majesty, Archduke Massimilino left Vienna yesterday with a destination of France."


    Franz took a sip of tea, suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, and said, "Forget it, let him go!"


    Now going to France at this point of time, it is clear that Massimilino is preparing to become the emperor of Mexico with the support of the French.


    It is estimated that there is also the writing of Napoleon III. The French need a puppet monarch with a noble background to facilitate their secret control of Mexico.


    Massimilino stands out because the French have no better choice. Nobody is like that, the Mexican constitutionalists will accept, at least not the Napoleon family.


    In fact, only the Habsburgs and Bourbons were the first candidates. There is no doubt that Napoleon III could not support a Mexican emperor of the Bourbon family, which was uncomfortable for himself.


    If the Bourbon dynasty revives in Mexico, some people think that the Bourbon dynasty did a good job, it would be miserable to change France to a monarch.


    After all, the Bourbon dynasty is recognized as orthodox, much more legitimacy than the Napoleon family, and the possibility of restoration is very high.


    The Habsburgs became almost the only choice. Napoleon III did not support Massimilino because of his outstanding ability, but precisely because of his secondary political thought.


    If they were really capable, neither the Mexican constitutionalists nor Napoleon III would make them emperor of Mexico.


    Everyone needs a puppet, not a lord. The strength of the Habsburg dynasty is not weak. If Massimilino is really capable, he may be an anti-visitor at any time.


    Now the family is unwilling to invest. That''s because Massimilino has insufficient ability and the probability of success is too low. If he was really capable, Franz wouldn''t mind helping him.


    Facts have proven that the second and middle-aged boys can''t afford it, although Massimilino is no longer small.


    How strange it was to think of refusing to take an Austrian warship to Mexico in protest of the family''s failure to support him?


    You know, this **** also has political implications, indicating that the Habsburgs are still standing behind him.


    With this, he could easily draw support from the Germans in Mexico, as well as support from the Central American colonies, and by the way, he could fool a bunch of old people.


    At this time, Massimilino ran to France, although it was in the face of his brother, and he also rejected the family''s political resources in the Americas.


    Without these resources, he can only rely on the support of the French, and it will not be so easy to get rid of French control in the future.


    For Franz, this is also a good thing. There is no need to smash resources into it for the glory of the family.


    The three countries of Britain, France, and Spain all focused on Mexico, and Austria''s intervention would easily cause everyone''s hostility. What happened now, Austria happened to step out.


    With so many people competing for Mexico, it would be better to run Central America. At least to integrate this area, when the Panama Canal will open, Austria has the final say.


    If possible, Franz will delay the excavation of the canal as much as possible. Without this canal, the United States and the East and the West divide the ocean. If you want to go the sea, you must make a big circle.


    Both commercial trade and national defense will be greatly affected.


    ...


    Paris


    Napoleon III held a grand welcoming ceremony for Massimilino''s arrival.


    Seeing that he was very happy, leaving the Mexican emperor supported by the Habsburgs was the Mexican emperor he needed.


    Dealing with an idealist was too easy for Napoleon III.


    He wasn''t born in a high position. Napoleon III also fumbled all the way, and by his own struggle he became the French emperor.


    With this, he surpassed all monarchs of his generation. If it were not for a series of victories that gradually lost his self, he would probably be one of France''s greatest emperors.


    The day after the banquet, Napoleon III and his relatives gathered to exchange views.


    Don''t look at these people who don''t have much sense of existence in history. It was this group of people and Napoleon III who created the glory of France in the mid-19th century.


    In history, the French second colonial empire was created during this period, and the French industrial revolution was completed in their hands. This period was also the era when France''s economy developed fastest and the people''s living standards improved fastest.


    Napoleon III asked: "What do you think of Massimilino, does he have support value?"


    Pelicis replied, "Your Majesty, Massimilino is like a spoiled child. He actually ran to Paris like this, and I think the Vienna one should be furious."


    Napoleon III laughed: "It''s better to be angry, otherwise we might have a big loss by the means of the Habsburg family playing politics."


    Under Franz''s butterfly effect, Austria was reborn, naturally becoming a required course for monarchs of all countries.


    Combining the development history of the Habsburgs, it was compiled a "Habsburg Family Politics".


    The lower body empire can be achieved not only by marriage, but also by political means.


    Otherwise, Europe will not have only a lower body empire in Habsburg.


    The marriage between big nobles is intricate. The same stallion family is not only the Habsburg family, but only the Habsburg family can integrate an empire. The gap is in the political wrist.


    Of course, powerful political means does not mean that military means are also powerful. These two capabilities seem to be inversely proportional.


    At its peak, the Habsburgs occupied less than half of the European continent, including: Spain, most of Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Commonwealth of Gods, Hungary ...


    Habsburg''s colonial empire, from North Africa to Mexico, was the world''s first sunburst empire, claiming to occupy half the earth.


    This title is not an exaggeration. During the peak period, half of the earth was within the sphere of influence of the Habsburg dynasty, but there was no way to directly rule because of the times.


    However, such a giant was defeated by the French. In the later period, the Habsburgs were forced to split in order to maintain their own rule.


    Being able to play a good hand sparsely proves that political strength is not equal to military strength.


    At that time, the French were surrounded, and as long as they did not make super mistakes and rely on their strength to push past, they could win.


    Regrettably, Charlie V frequently appeared faint. Although relying on strong strengths to win and lose each other, he lost strategically.


    Of course, the powerful Habsburg lost, but Charles V consumed too much wealth, the life of the heirs later will be difficult, and he gradually loses hegemony.


    Staff member Patti analyzed: "His Majesty, even if the Vienna Palace is willing to contribute, I am afraid that Maximilian may not appreciate it.


    Having an excellent brother may be a good thing for ordinary people, but not for a spoiled child.


    Living in the shadow of his brother since childhood, what Massimilino now wants to do is to do something big and prove his ability.


    And while staying in Austria will never have this opportunity, Franz cannot fail to understand his younger brother, so all the positions of Massimilino are vacant for so many years. "


    Napoleon III frowned and said, "This does not seem to be a good thing for us. If Massimilino is too incompetent, even with our support, it will be very difficult to settle the emperor of Mexico.


    Today''s Mexico is a mess, and ordinary people can''t clean up the mess.


    I hope Massimilino can inherit some of the talents of the Habsburgs, or we will be in trouble. "


    This is where the contradiction lies. On the one hand, the French need a puppet emperor that can facilitate their manipulation of Mexican politics and obtain the maximum benefits from it;


    On the other hand, the French hoped that the emperor would have some ability to stabilize the situation in Mexico. Otherwise, they would fight civil war every day. How could they make money?


    ...


    After some discussion and combining all aspects, the French still came to the conclusion that Massimilino is worth supporting.


    As for the risk of failure, there is no way to do it, only with high investment can there be high return.


    Even if Mexico changes its rulers, they dare not rely on their accounts. If you support a hero, then you may lose everything.


    At the end of 1863, the Maximilian and his wife took a French warship to the Mexican Empire.


    Franz, who was far away in Vienna, ignored all this. Except for Empress Sophie sending a telegram and scolding Massimilino, the remaining members of Habsburg chose to stand by and watch.


    From the moment he left Vienna, Massimilino and his descendants were tacitly given up the inheritance of the Habsburgs.


    However, Massimiliano, who is writing court etiquette guidelines on warships, does not appear to be affected. As if leaving the Habsburg family support, it is only an insignificant matter.


    Princess Charlotte was a little uneasy, but Shen Qin, in the good life of becoming a queen, did not talk to her husband about her concerns.


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 Chapter 348： Interfering in the coalition (Gal 4-1)

    Massimilino wanted to become emperor of Mexico, but it stimulated many people''s nerves.


    The Republican opposition in the country is just fine, because the French support the higher ranks, and many people within the constitutionalists are worried that the French will continue to expand and choose to wait and see.


    Before Massimilino arrived in Mexico, Lincoln showed his attitude, opposed the French interference in Mexican internal affairs, and condemned the French for violating Monroe doctrine.


    These are minor issues. Even the internal affairs of the United States have interfered. Who would take Moneroism to heart, Lincoln''s protest against the French simply ignored.


    The Spaniards had occupied Haiti, Austria reached out to Central America, and the British intended to take them back to the west. Naturally, the French did not think it was wrong to plot Mexico.


    There is no direct annexation, but only support for the puppet government rule. At least it is more interesting than Austria. It wants to turn Central American countries into autonomous provinces.


    Not only the northern government objected, but even the southern government opposed Massimilino''s appointment as emperor of Mexico. They worry that the development of the Mexican Empire will harm their interests.


    In this context, in March 1864, Massimilino boarded the throne of the Mexican emperor, and the history was called Massimilino I.


    Everyone''s eyes are in the American Civil War, and they are not interested in this newly born Mexican emperor. This ascension ceremony is arguably the worst in a century.


    The guests couldn''t get on the stage, so they didn''t say anything. With such a long distance, you ca n¡¯t expect European nobles to take a trip in person. Even if you send a representative, you need to travel, right?


    It''s okay to set the scenes shabby, anyway, it''s a ritual. In the end, it depends on performance. If you fail, it''s shabby. If you succeed, it''s called caring for the people.


    The key is that the Republicans are doing things. On the day of the coronation, a large-scale parade was organized, asking the emperor to get out.


    At the scene of the ascension, there were several secondary and secondary teenagers who wanted to disrupt the ceremony. Fortunately, the guards responded in time to prevent this bad behavior.


    This is the Mexican faction. It gave the emperor the power to dismiss. In this unique way, he told Massimilino I: Yours are not welcome. If you are clever, cooperate with us.


    ...


    Soon after Massimilino''s ascension, a decisive battle was fought between the north and the south.


    In mid-April 1864, at the junction of Pennsylvania and Ohio, the northern government assembled 420,000 troops and the southern government assembled 340,000 troops.


    Winning or losing in this battle will directly affect the future situation of the United States.


    If the northern government loses the battle, then Pennsylvania will fall, the Great Lakes Industrial Zone will fall into the hands of the southern government, and the northern government will basically be unable to return to the sky.


    On the other hand, if the southern government lost the war, then the advantages they had accumulated in the early stage will be lost.


    The northern government can take the victory and recapture Ohio and Maryland, and then use the military advantage to overwhelm the southern government.


    The eyes of all countries have come here. As observers, the North and the South will never be able to tell the difference, which is what we most want to see.


    From the outbreak of the civil war to the present, the total industrial output of the United States has fallen by 43%, and the output of agricultural products has fallen by 37%.


    In particular, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky suffered the worst losses on the battlefield.


    The total population of the United States has fallen below 30 million. The war has brought serious trauma to this country. It will not be able to return to pre-war levels in ten years. States in the war zone will lick wounds in the next twenty or thirty.


    The harder the Americans fight, the greater the benefits to European nations. The arms dealers will not say anything, all of them are making a fortune.


    Other industries have also gained a lot. Take Austria as an example: After the impact of the United States, a major food exporter, international food prices have risen by 13%. As Europe''s largest agricultural product exporter, it naturally became the biggest winner.


    In addition to agricultural products, Austrian industrial and commercial products also appear on the American market. The total export trade with the United States has increased by 46% compared with that before the war.


    The United Kingdom and France have not spared much effort, and took advantage of this opportunity to siege the land in the Americas, especially the southern government with weak industries. Most of the industrial and commercial products currently used are from European countries.


    The northern states are not much better. After the economic transition to war, other civilian industrial and commercial products have naturally been greatly reduced, and the market is flooded with European manufacturing.


    Don''t look at Franz hoarding arms in advance to seize business opportunities. In fact, the biggest economic gain is still the British.


    As the world''s industrial overlord, John Bull has surpassed the total of all countries in the export of industrial and commercial products, and naturally has become the biggest beneficiary.


    Since the four countries of Britain, France, and Western Europe have decided to reach an agreement on the United States, the ministers of the four countries have often come together to exchange views, and occasionally disputes have occurred.


    The Austrian representative Drucker proposed: "You have reached a critical moment. No matter who wins or loses in this battle, we must intervene.


    If the action is late, the two sides have won and lost, and then the price to pay for intervention is not a little bit. I propose to immediately organize interference in the coalition forces and directly use force to intervene in the American Civil War. "


    French representative Alfred objected: "Sir, it is too early for us to start. Whoever wins this battle will suffer heavy losses and will not have the ability to counterattack in the short term.


    This war will continue for a long time, and the best choice is to use the civil war to consume as much American power as possible.


    If we end now, then both the southern government and the northern government have retained strong military strength, which is not conducive to our subsequent activities in North America. "


    This is all a cover. The key is that the French are focusing on Mexican affairs. Now they are sending troops to interfere in the American civil war. They can only provide too little troops.


    Benefits are always linked to strength. The greater the strength that can be invested now, the greater the benefits that can be obtained after the war.


    Everyone is an old power. There is no fuel-saving lamp. If you want to take advantage, don''t do anything. Don''t dream about such a good thing.


    What Alfred wanted to do now was to delay time, wait for them to free up, and then interfere in the American civil war in order to maximize the benefits.


    In any case, in his view, the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, joined forces to interfere in this civil war without any difficulty at all. Don''t say that the United States, which has suffered a great deal of vitality, cannot even compete with the four countries at the same time, even if the United States is full of blood.


    British representative Mario Liver said: "Now that the American Civil War has hit, both sides are already exhausted and it is unlikely that it will continue for a long time.


    If it weren''t for the two sides to stand up, there would not be this decisive battle. Judging from the situation on the battlefield, everyone is very clear that the preparations for this battle are very hasty.


    If you continue to wait, no one can guarantee what will happen next. What if the North and South sides compromised directly after the victory?


    As a third party, if we miss the best opportunity for intervention, how can everyone''s interests be protected after the war?


    I support the plan proposed by Drucker. Now we must organize an intervention force immediately, so as not to expand the situation and harm our interests. "


    Two to one, the Spanish vote became the key to decision-making. If they support the French, then the issue of two to two still needs to be discussed; on the contrary, the minority obeys the majority and the proposal is approved.


    Spanish Minister Francisco said: "As far as I know, the connection between the North and South governments has not been interrupted, and in order to avoid the worst, I support the formation of intervention forces."


    Not surprisingly, the Spanish Minister Francisco made the choice that best served his own interests.


    If this intervention plan fails, the major causes of the three nations, Britain, France and Austria, will be largely lost, but Spain will not.


    Americans have long been jealous of Cuba, and Cuba is Spain''s richest colony. They can bring a lot of wealth to them every year, and they are not sure to keep it in the face of a unified United States.


    In the face of core interests, the Spaniards are extremely afraid to take risks. Therefore, the Spaniards have been very active on the issue of splitting the United States. Even in Spain, where there are many contradictions, they have also joined the interference alliance.


    British Minister Marc Oliver continued: "Three to one, the proposal is approved. Now we summarize the troop numbers of various countries to ensure that the interference goes smoothly.


    Great Britain can dispatch the American fleet, including 5 iron armored ships, 16 sail battleships, 38 other types of warships, and 80,000 Army. "


    This is almost all of the British mobile armed forces in North America. Obviously, they have lost their blood and are preparing to completely divide the United States.


    Austrian Minister Drucker thought for a while and said, "Our American fleet can also be dispatched, but in the West Coast, there are now three iron armored ships and more than thirty warships of all kinds, and the army can dispatch 50,000 people."


    This is the current part of the Americas and most of Austria ¡¯s military forces. If it had n¡¯t been for a recent domestic reinforcement, it would have been impossible to get so many troops.


    After all, the Central American region is still unstable, and local organized militia is obviously immobile. Cannot interfere with the United States, and lost his colony.


    Spain ¡¯s Minister Francisco said with confidence: ¡°We can dispatch the Cuban fleet with more than 50 warships of various types, including one iron armored ship, and we can mobilize 70,000 troops.¡±


    No way, Spain has really fallen. If it were not for the facade, this iron armored ship would not have. As for the 70,000 Army, this includes a local indigenous army, and its combat effectiveness is unknown.


    The trio''s eyes turned to Alfred. France, however, was the main force of the army that interfered with the coalition. In the past, he has not bragged about B, and now it is their performance.


    After hesitating for a moment, Alfrey had to make a decision: "We can dispatch the American Fleet. There are more than 50 warships of various types including three iron armored ships, and the Army can dispatch 60,000 people."


    In any case, France''s face cannot be lost. Not to mention the postponement of the issue of Mexico, this action directly related to the division of American interests after the war.


    The American back garden will soon become a hunting ground for the four nations. If it is already a hunting ground for everyone, a treaty will be sent to divide the sphere of influence of each country.


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 Chapter 349： Common defense treaty

    In the secret formation of the coalition forces, the American civil war continues. If they know, whoever wins will face the suppression of the four major powers. I don''t know that the North and South sides have not yet had such a high level of interest.


    Of course, this is just a thought. At this point in the war, the North and South have no choice but to continue fighting.


    Think about it from another angle. There are four major powers, even if they lose, they don''t have to lose their pants. It is estimated that their mentality will be peaceful.


    At the beginning of the war, all countries supported the southern government. After the Southern Government prevailed, everyone sold arms to the Northern Government in an instant.


    It is the balance between the North and the South that this civil war can hit today. Otherwise, if the four nations do their best to support one side, it is estimated that the first year will be won.


    Putting it together, the four nations of Britain, France, and Ossi gathered hundreds of warships and 260,000 army forces. If you didn''t prepare in advance, no one would believe it.


    This is just a mobile force that can be used, not the full power of the four nations in the Americas.


    If you are really desperate, let alone say that the three countries that have operated for many years in Britain, France, and West, even Austria, which has just established a foothold in the Americas, can gather over 100,000 soldiers.


    The colonies are all soldiers, which is why the major colonial empires in Europe can develop and grow. Otherwise, the British would not cry to death by relying solely on government forces to guard the colony?


    The standing army has only a few hundred thousand British Imperial Army. How can it guard more than 30 million square kilometers of land?


    Including that the British sent 80,000 troops this time, most of them came from Canadian colonies. The cost of relocating troops from home was too high.


    In Vienna, after receiving news of interference in the establishment of the coalition forces, Franz cancelled his plan to redeploy troops from Africa and the South Ocean.


    Interfering in the strength of the coalition forces is enough to subvert the strength comparison between the two sides. After all, no matter who wins or loses, it is impossible to kill each other in a short time.


    The losers have come from the four countries to cheer up, the opportunity to come back is in sight, they will not directly admit what they say!


    Historically, the southern government failed rapidly in the later period. The main reason was that the intervening army that was waiting for it did not appear. Everyone did not see the hope of victory and surrendered to the northern government.


    At this point, none of the senior officials of the southern government were liquidated after the war, which proves their role in the later period of the civil war.


    Don''t look at the civil war for a few years, and think that the elite divisions of the north and the south are very good.


    In fact, this elite is relative, and indeed it has made great progress compared with before the outbreak of the civil war. But looking at the world, the US military is still not enough.


    There was no way, the losses were too great in the war, and the soldiers were replaced one by one. The grass-roots officers were originally lacking, the losses were fast, and there was no time to train.


    Grass-roots officers are unqualified and there are too many recruits. This is a common problem facing the North and South. Originally from the beginning of the war, the superiority of the southern government''s military forces was gradually being leveled out during the war.


    By now, it doesn''t matter who wins or loses on either side. In short, neither of them will be a winner.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Order Governor Hummer as quickly as possible, order him to speed up the organization of immigration from the United States, and it will not be easy when the war is over."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied


    It is not only Austria that is digging the corners of the United States, but Britain, France, and Western countries have also fled to the United States, but with less intensity.


    Before the "Homestead Law" was promulgated, Austrian immigrants were almost unfavorable. The main reasons that limited the speed of resettlement were: shortage of ships and time required for resettlement.


    In this era, the Americas were sparsely populated, colonies in all countries lacked immigrants, and colonial empires with strong learning capabilities followed suit.


    Many people hesitated after Lincoln promulgated the Homestead Act. Since you can still get land while staying in the United States, why go on a risk?


    Even if it is for military service, can it be replaced? Many labor-exporting companies have the business of serving as soldiers. They only need to pay two hundred dollars to avoid having to enter the battlefield.


    Now that the civil war has progressed, there are more than half a million black soldiers on the battlefield, and a large number of black troops have been organized on both sides.


    Of course, poor poor ghosts are still the main force of immigration. Not only can''t afford to pay for military service, there is no money to reclaim the land.


    After all, farming also requires costs. Seeds ca n¡¯t be bought without money, and Austria offers interest-free loan services.


    If anyone counts, you will find that from 1864, it became mainstream to pay for replacement services. Black soldiers have outnumbered white soldiers in some states.


    If in a certain battle, it is discovered that both sides of the war are mostly black soldiers, don''t panic. This is just normal operation.


    The state governments have organized a large number of black soldiers for no reason. The biggest advantage is that you can sign an employment contract with a labor service company. Don''t worry about recruiting. Don''t worry about the heavy casualties.


    Everyone is elected by the people. In the face of brutal casualties, the people are unwilling to serve, and they cannot force the people to serve unless they do not want votes.


    As a good governor and good councilor who serves the people, it is enough to open one eye and close one eye. It is really not enough. The state government can also hire people from labor service companies.


    The authority of both the federal and confederate governments is limited. If the states are willing to gather enough people, they will give face to the central government. They also want to pick and choose. Do you believe that everyone is not violent or non-cooperative?


    For specific reference, when the American Civil War was the cruelest, prisons in all states were empty. In order to get enough people, the bureaucrats are hard enough.


    "His Majesty, according to the information we received, European countries have plans to colonize the African continent, and Napoleon III is preparing to convene an international conference to divide the African continent," Foreign Minister Weissenberg said.


    The history of the division of the African continent is advanced, which is not good news for Austria. Prior to this, only the two companies focused on the African continent.


    Coupled with the French colonial expansion along North Africa and desert barriers in the middle, the conflict between France and Austria on the African continent was not large.


    If international conferences are held to attract all countries in the world, it will not be possible for Austria to make such a big noise.


    Franz asked in wonder: "Do you know the purpose of the French?"


    Due to historical reasons, the African continent has always been known as the "poison continent". European countries do not pay much attention to the African continent, and many people regard it as a wild place.


    If there are better options, Franz is not willing to colonize Africa. It is a pity that the world has been divided up, leaving only the last continent.


    At present, France and Austria have invested the most in the African continent, and they have also gained the most.


    It is obviously not in the French interest to convene an international conference now to break through this layer of window paper and attract all European countries to the African continent.


    No one wants to see an increase in the number of people sharing the cake. If the two countries work together to exclude competitors, it will not be impossible for the two continents to divide.


    Weissenberg analyzed: "It is not certain yet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs speculates that this may be related to the Italian issue.


    After the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the French had a difficult time in the world, and all countries have strengthened their defenses.


    Now thrown out of the African continent, it is likely that the Paris government wants to divert everyone''s diplomatic attention and reduce everyone''s precautions. "


    This is the sequelae of being too capable to fight. Napoleon III''s annexation of a small Sardinian kingdom caused anxiety in the international community, which had a greater impact than Franz''s reconstruction of the Shinto Empire.


    I don''t know if Napoleon III should be proud or cry. Everyone is so staring every day, nothing can be done!


    The anti-French alliance has always been a sharp blade hanging from their heads. Once they cross the line, this long-dissolved alliance may be resurrected at any time.


    If nothing else, just look at the reactions of the neighbors to understand.


    Spain has deployed 100,000 troops at the border between the two countries, which is their native six-story force.


    Belgium has deployed 30,000 troops to prepare for the French, which is almost 70% of their total domestic strength. It seems as if they are ready for the French invasion.


    As a neutral country, Switzerland also has a large number of reserve forces on standby at the borders between the two countries, and it is not even as prepared against the hatred of the Hapsburg dynasty.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has deployed 120,000 troops in the Rhineland region, and there are also about 150,000 militia reserves in the local area, more than the Russian-Austrian borders combined.


    Austria has deployed 100,000 troops in Lombardy and 50,000 troops in Wurttemberg. The combined militias in both kingdoms have exceeded 500,000.


    Because the German federal empires are all state governments, the federal government does not have the right to mobilize, so there are only the border state troops in the French border area.


    However, they have signed a joint defense treaty with Austria, Belgium, Prussia, and Spain. Once the French invade, everyone will join forces with him.


    It is said that the Swiss have the intention to join the Joint Defense Treaty, but they have been hesitant to move after fearing that they will lose their neutral status after joining.


    Looking at this situation, we know how sad the French life is. Neighbors are guarding them like robbers. Is it far from the anti-French alliance?


    The above are the sequels of the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia by France. The surrounding countries directly formed copper walls and iron walls, which cut off the possibility of their continued expansion.


    As for the black hand that dominates the establishment of this alliance, there is no doubt that the British are of course. How can it not do things as a European crap?


    Originally, Franz was not prepared to join. Even with the strength of Austria, he would not be afraid of the French even if he did not unite defense with other countries.


    Later, considering that Napoleon III might have a brain convulsion, in the event of a sudden fight, it would be better for a few more allies to share the pressure.


    Not only did the British come up with a joint defense treaty against the French, but Austria also enjoyed the same treatment, except that the parties only needed Prussia and the German Federal Empire.


    The tandem allows European countries to jointly defend, which is a way for John Bull to restrict the expansion of the three countries.


    It is only because of the existence of the Russian-Australian alliance that the two countries have been freed from this restriction directly, and the French enjoy the exclusive treatment targeted by their neighbors.


    It is not easy to break up this alliance, everyone just unites defense and has no plan for attack. If you take the initiative, it is likely to stimulate everyone''s sensitive nerves and cause immeasurable consequences.


    Franz asked uncertainly: "Do you mean that the French are ready to use the interests of the African continent to stir up conflicts between countries and thereby break the net of siege to them?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied, "No, I think the French are just sending us a signal.


    The interest on the African continent is so great that I don''t think the French will be willing to throw it out easily.


    Moreover, there are not many countries that have the strength to divide up Africa among the parties to the common defense. Even if there is a conflict of interest on the colonial issue, it is not worth mentioning in the face of homeland security.


    This siege of joint defense looks very powerful. In fact, as long as we withdraw, the remaining countries will not threaten the French even if they are united.


    Rather than spend a lot of effort to get the countries around us, it is easier for us to directly withdraw, which is impossible for the French to see.


    Now that they have released this signal, it is very likely that they have taken us to the door to discuss this series of issues. "


    This is a conspiracy, and the French are betting that the Vienna government cannot give up the interests of continental Europe.


    Don''t look at Austria''s rapid expansion in the African continent, but compared to the entire African continent, it still only occupies a small piece of it, and the actual area under control is less than one fifth of the African continent.


    This is very similar to the style of Napoleon III. All the way to the present, Napoleon III did not gamble less.


    Now this kind of stable win gambling is nothing, and Austria cannot really give up the interests of the African continent. It doesn''t take much, as long as there is another five years, Franz can complete the strategic layout of the African continent.


    "Then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will contact the French first. As long as the interests are appropriate, there is nothing to talk about."


    Franz said calmly that he was not a loser. Moreover, Austria is not a loser. As long as the desired benefits are obtained, the process is not important.


    It is also a good choice for France and Austria to join forces to divide up the African continent. As for the common defense treaty, can the gadgets have any effect? ??We still have to speak with our interests. It will be cancelled soon.


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 Chapter 350： Non-war crime

    The plan will never keep up with the rapid changes. The American Civil War, which was supposed to end soon, was deadlocked by 1864.


    Hundreds of thousands of army-level battles cannot be completed in a day or two. Both the north and the south can''t afford to lose the war, and the commanders on both sides are masters who are old and heavy, and the battle directly turns into a war of attrition.


    The southern army''s combat effectiveness is slightly stronger, but the northern army is crowded. On the front of more than one hundred kilometers, the two sides fought many times, but the results were mutually beneficial. Overall, they were still half a catty.


    The power of the butterfly effect is powerful. With the help of various countries, the southern government is strengthened, and the northern government is weakened. One increase and one decrease are directly reflected on the battlefield.


    New York, looking at the telegram in his hands, President Lincoln was about to collapse. This has been the Nth request for reinforcements. Since the start of the decisive battle, he has basically received three or four calls for help every week.


    Who would say it again: use the mighty national strength to fight attrition with the opponent and drag the rebels to death. Lincoln will definitely go up and pump him a few big ear scrapers.


    Industrial advantage. With the support of the powers, does the North really have an industrial advantage?


    The rebel industry in the south has limited manufacturing capacity. Can''t people buy it?


    Now the northern government cannot block the southern port. The navies of the two sides have fought many times and the northern navy still cannot win.


    Economic advantages are even more nonsense. Really think that all the capitalists are patriots, can they give up their families for selfless dedication?


    Class interests are not equal to personal interests, making money is the first priority. Who cares if the United States will split as long as it earns itself?


    Capital without borders is not a joke, it is real. As long as they make money, even if they leave the United States, they can also live a very nourishing life.


    On the contrary, selfless dedication to support the federal government won the war, and finally it was time to divide the loot: sorry, this is an era of speaking with strength.


    Although the northern government''s economy is larger, but the wealth it can actually mobilize, the southern government is not much worse than them.


    At least the cotton bonds in the south are more popular in the international capital market than the war bonds in the north. In support of the Southern Government, Anglo-French West has received many bonds from the Southern Government.


    The turn of the northern government is not the same. Either pay in foreign exchange or gold and silver. What is the US dollar, everyone does not know?


    The last tragic finding is that the real advantage of the northern government is that there are many people, and it can fight for life with the southern government.


    However, this advantage is not without limits. The losses are too great, and the civil war exhaustion will rise.


    Since the start of the decisive battle, on the battlefield, on the average, the northern government forces have lost a regiment every day, and handling the frontline telegram has become a routine task for President Lincoln.


    President Lincoln asked blankly: "My Minister of War, please tell me how long this battle will last?"


    The Minister of War, Semen-Kamei, thought about it and said, "Sorry, the question is only known to God by His Excellency the President. I only know that I cannot take risks now. The federal government cannot afford to lose this time."


    Secretary of State Safar added: "Will it be possible to bring down the casualties? At the current rate of loss, it is estimated that the rebels have been suppressed, and the United States has no future."


    Because of Franz''s butterfly effect, just after the war broke out, a large number of weapons and equipment were sold to the belligerent North and South governments, and the speed of expansion of both sides exceeded the historical period.


    To match it, the training time of soldiers has been greatly reduced. On average, each soldier''s training time is less than 40 days. In the most critical time, the soldiers of the federal government were sent to the battlefield in less than one week.


    The sequelae are the casualties on both sides, more than in the same period in history. The massive loss of youth has threatened the rule of the federal government.


    War Minister Semen-Kamei explained: "We have not pursued the state governments for criminals, local hooligans, and a large number of soldiers of color.


    The quality of the soldiers is unqualified, and casualties will inevitably increase. At least the death rate of white soldiers, we have dropped. "


    Lincoln interrupted immediately: "Sir, don''t say that, it''s all federal soldiers, no race knows!"


    There are things you can do but you cannot say. Politically correct, the United States has also been spearheaded in this era.


    ...


    Richmond, President Jefferson-Davis is also facing the same problem, and the brutal casualties have exhausted the southern government.


    The lack of human resources has become the biggest problem for the southern government. Although labor export companies are active, these cheap laborers from the African continent are not easy to use. They must undergo rigorous training to become qualified laborers.


    If the northern government is willing to compromise, he doesn''t mind stopping the war immediately. Continue to fight, it is difficult for the southern government with insufficient manpower to beat the northern government.


    Of course, they are not afraid of the northern government. If the **** battle ends in the end, it can still be done by dragging the northern government together. At least they think they can do it.


    In less than four years, the total population of the United States in the civil war has fallen by 5%, which is still based on the influx of Asians and blacks.


    The northern government crosses the eastern and western oceans, occupying the advantage of receiving Asian immigrants, while the southern government receives mostly African immigrants because of its geographical location.


    At least 400,000 active black soldiers are currently fighting for the southern government. The total number of black soldiers who have been killed has exceeded 250,000.


    In order to encourage slave owners to bring black slave soldiers to the battlefield, the federal government also issued double compensation. After all, well-trained black slaves are excellent cannon fodder, and the black workers who have just arrived are still tame.


    In order to encourage the morale of black soldiers, under the insistence of Robert Lee, the Confederate government lifted the slavery of black slaves. Huge rewards have also been issued, for example: every time two enemy soldiers are killed, a **** or an equivalent fortune is awarded.


    The immediate sequelae are that in the army of black soldiers, there are almost no captives.


    President Jefferson Davis asked with concern: "Mr. Robert, did the British promise to send troops to interfere?"


    The snake has no head. As the John Bull who interfered the most in the alliance, he deservedly became the leader.


    Now the stalemate between the North and the South is a good time to intervene. The intervention of the coalition forces immediately broke the balance of power between the two sides.


    Even one of these countries can become the last straw to overwhelm the camel, breaking the balance of power between the north and the south.


    Secretary of State Robert frowned and said, "The British still want to watch us kill each other. Anyway, the war has hit now, and there are no winners.


    The number of casualties in this conference has reached 380,000, of which 110,000 were killed; the northern government is approaching 600,000 and killed at least 180,000.


    Even after winning this battle, we did not continue to expand our capabilities in a short period of time, and the northern government was not much better, and everyone could not fight. "


    Vice President Alexander objected: "I''m afraid this is not necessarily the case. The greatest effect of the battle on the morale of the military is not just the number of casualties.


    No matter how heavy the casualties, as a winner, there are at least 100,000 mobile troops. As long as the army has a strong morale, continuous operations can be sustained.


    At that time, the loser can only rely on interference in the coalition. Only at the moment of crisis can they get the most benefit. "


    This is the fact that an army with strong morale can often defeat an army that has lost morale several times. After the end of this General Assembly war, more than 100,000 troops have been able to influence the outcome of this civil war.


    However, this does not threaten to interfere in the coalition forces. With more than 200,000 new troops joining, the situation on the battlefield can be reversed in an instant. For greater benefit, the British are naturally willing to wait for the winner and lose.


    This is the difference between reality and theory. In theory, the total strength of the northern government is more than two million, the total strength of the southern government is more than one million, and intervention of the coalition by more than 200,000 will not have much effect.


    In fact, the total troop strength is not equal to the troop strength that can be put into combat. The first thing that states need to do is to ensure their own security, not to take all of them out for combat.


    Second, there are combat troops. Take the northern government as an example. If half of the more than two million troops are the main force, they can run over the south two or three times.


    The actual situation, let alone say that half of the main troops, one tenth of the main troops are not available, except for the more than 100,000 troops that can fight, the rest are all black and white.


    You can''t expect a rookie army of 16,000 people to split into two waves of civil war and train a million elites in less than four years.


    Historically, tens of thousands of people have often decided the victory between the North and the South. If both sides are seeking stability, they are reluctant to invest in the elite army stud, and there will not be such a large-scale battle.


    After a few moments of silence, Jefferson Davis said, "Contact the North government secretly and explain to them. If you don''t want the British to take advantage of it, acknowledge our independence and end the war."


    Secretary of State Robert shook his head and said, "It is estimated that there is no hope. We can negotiate to solve the problem in private can minimize the losses, but the politicians of the northern government cannot afford this responsibility.


    I don''t think they will be willing to take up their own political lives because of their patriotism, and they will even be retaliated by capitalists in the future. "


    This is a real problem, and the selfless people are always a minority. Historically, after the southern government was in a disadvantage, haven''t these people become traitors for their own benefit?


    Counting on the northern governments to be selfless patriots is not much higher than the odds of winning the lottery.


    Under the intervention of the major powers, the federal government was divided, and politicians could go out of the way.


    In this era, the European powers were powerful. Their failure was not because they were incompetent, but because their enemies were too powerful, which was a crime of non-war.


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 Chapter 351： Most valuable and least valuable

    In Central America, after three years of operation, Governor Hummer has almost allotted the local power.


    Naturally, the willingness to accept the collection is to continue to occupy a high position, and those who are stubborn and resistant will naturally be harmonized. Austria has accumulated rich experience in this regard.


    Take Nicaragua as an example. There are more than 300,000 people in the country. Most of them are Indians. White immigrants and mixed-race children also have tens of thousands. What is it against Austria?


    The countries in Central America are similar, and the land is not extensive and it is rare. If guerrillas were to be run, Austrian shots would not be needed, and the local Indian tribes would wipe them out.


    The Habsburgs were also their co-owners, and their ancestors also loyal to Charles V. It is far-fetched to say that there is still a bit of legality, and the powerful fists have suppressed the disobedience, and the rest have always supported the rule of Emperor Franz.


    The interests of ordinary people have not been damaged, and naturally there is no hatred.


    The main reason for the independence that year was because Spain was maimed by the French. The miners and capitalists did not want to pay taxes to Spain, and the bureaucrats wanted independence and followed the trend.


    Perhaps it is not possible to use "men", how can a small country have so many capitalists and miners? In fact, even one or several families want to be independent, otherwise Central America would not be divided into so many countries.


    Now it doesn''t matter. With the influx of immigrants, even if some people are unwilling, they will not be able to turn the tide.


    In the San Jose Central American Governor ¡¯s Office, John Radford, an immigration officer, said: "The Governor, Colombia has refused immigration into the Panama area, and they also requested that the immigrants be separated and resettled and not be brought together.


    There is no doubt that since Mexico paid an IQ tax to Americans, everyone has learned its lessons and warned foreign immigrants.


    Colombia naturally lacks immigration, and Panama has not yet gained independence. It now has an area of ??more than 1.2 million square kilometers and a population of just over two million, of which there are about 100,000 people in Panama.


    Without immigration restrictions, who knows when the Republic of Colombia will change owners?


    This is why the South American countries have not developed. Because the local population is too small, they dare not take the liberty to accept a large number of immigrants.


    Take the Republic of Colombia as an example. It only takes four or five million immigrants to turn them into a German nation.


    In this context, of course, everyone must be vigilant. The rejection of German immigrants into the Panama region was a concern that Austria had turned the region into a colony that day.


    There is nothing to blame for this. Governor Hummel is indeed paying attention to the Panamanian region. Can''t we still let people resist?


    Central America is the most suitable for digging the canal in Panama. This is an indispensable part of Austria''s American strategy and must be in its hands.


    Governor Hummer asked, "Did the parliamentarians we bought help speak?"


    In this era, corruption is a common feature of all countries, especially the emerging republics such as Colombia.


    Immigration officer John Radford explained: "Our public relations activities have been boycotted by outside forces. The preliminary judgment is that the British are acting as ghosts, and the French may also participate.


    A number of pro-British MPs have publicly objected. They have put forward the Austrian threat theory, saying that once we gain a foothold in Latin America, expansion is inevitable, and Colombia is the first. "


    Hummer had nothing to say. He acknowledged his interest in Colombia and, although there were no clear plans, voices for expansion into the Colombian region had already been made.


    There is no other reason, just because Colombia is too weak. In this age of weak meat and strong food, it''s no surprise to be everyone''s prey target.


    Of course, it is impossible to attack the Republic of Colombia directly. The labor division''s expedition in South America fought such a war, and the high cost of war was enough to discourage the Vienna government.


    Austria is not Spain. If Franz is the king of Spain, then there is no need to say that it will definitely kill South America again.


    Feudal tumors have not been wiped out in this era, and there is a royalist power in South American countries. These people can re-establish rule as long as they defeat the enemy militaryly.


    Then, even if the cost of war is a little higher, it is worthwhile to exchange for a larger space for development.


    Forget it in Austria. Hispanics and Germans are completely different peoples, and they want to gain their identity, unless they deal with Central American countries.


    First, they can be defeated by force, forcibly establish rule, and then organize a large number of immigrants and dilute them into ethnic minorities.


    After hesitating for a moment, Governor Hummer made the decision: "Bribery to local officials in Panama resulted in the established fact of immigration.


    Forgery of immigration status can be done in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and so on. Send someone to inquire, and these immigrants must be resettled.


    The Panamanian area could not be resettled, so I resettled inland in Colombia, and the government invested to buy land for them.


    If someone messes us up, we will find a way to get rid of it. This is related to our national policy in the future, and it cannot be undermined by anyone. "


    This is not the first time that Austria has sent Colombia to Colombia. It''s just that the fronts are all petty, sending tens of thousands of people every year. Because of the American Civil War, everyone should only treat them as normal immigrants, and they have not caught the attention of the Colombian government.


    Over time, the number of immigrants has increased dramatically, and this hidden immigration activity has been exposed.


    The number of Germans has increased dramatically, accounting for one-fifth of the number of whites, and if not restricted, more than half of the numbers are just around the corner.


    Oh, don''t look at the one-fifth number, it''s actually tens of thousands. The population base is small and there is no way.


    In Panama alone, there are now 20,000 Germans, and the Colombian government that responded naturally would stop it.


    You must know that the total population of Panama is only 100,000, and Germans are almost one fifth. This is one-fifth of the total regional population, but it is not just one-fifth of white immigrants. It has exceeded the total number of other white immigrants.


    Theoretically, the local rule will fall into the hands of the Germans within ten years. This is a characteristic of democratically elected countries, and nations with many votes will naturally take advantage.


    John Radford replied, "Okay, Your Excellency, our Immigration Department will do our best."


    Governor Hummer nodded and sighed again. If it were not for the end of the American Civil War, he would not be willing to make such a big move.


    It is easy for immigrants to resettle. The land in the Americas is not valuable, but according to it, it is not just a division of land. It is also necessary to guarantee the normal life of immigrants.


    In less than four years, the resettlement of 380,000 immigrants in Central America and the transfer of more than 60,000 immigrants to Colombia was an extraordinary achievement.


    This is the last wave of immigration. Once the civil war is over, all walks of life in the United States will be abolished, and opportunities for everyone will come. The number of people who want to leave will definitely be greatly reduced.


    As a last resort, Hummer could only make big moves. It was not just the beginning that it was discovered by the Colombian government.


    Either way, the migration strategy has succeeded. Austria''s rule in Central America was established, and the people who took the land became the basis of the rule.


    By the end of the last wave of immigration, the number of local Germans will exceed 500,000. This number has exceeded 20% of the total population and is 1.5 times the number of other white immigrants in the area.


    If the Government of Vienna is willing, it can immediately stir up a Central American kingdom.


    Of course, Franz will definitely not do this. Even if it is to support a kingdom, that is the future.


    Having just gone through a civil war is enough to make the American people reflect on two decades, during which time they should be fairly at ease.


    ...


    Governor Mr. Hummer asked, "Mr. Claus, how much of our fiscal revenue will we have this year, and how much will our fiscal deficit increase?"


    Strategically successful, but economically serious losses. Even though the colonial government worked very hard, Central America was quite affluent, but with the bottomless pit of immigration, government revenue was really not enough.


    The Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Claus, calculated: "This year''s fiscal revenue is about 7 million Aegis, which is an increase of 21% compared to last year. The main revenue is still minerals and tariffs. In addition, the growth rate of transaction tax is also very fast fast.


    This year''s fiscal deficit depends on the number of immigrants behind. Basically all immigrants have applied for interest-free consideration. Although the money is paid by themselves, the interest must be borne by us.


    According to preliminary estimates, this year''s fiscal deficit will be between 6 million and 7 million Aegis. If an offensive is to be launched against indigenous tribes, there will be an additional 700,000 Aegis military expenditure. "


    Fiscal deficits are as high as 100%. It is estimated that few countries dare to ask for such a colony. No way, this is the price of big immigrants.


    An interest-free loan of 200 SHIELD per person, 100,000 migrants is 20 million SHIELD, and even if the bank calculates interest to the government at 3% annual interest, 600,000 SHIELD interest will be required each year.


    Other expenses are not counted. The interest cost alone is an astronomical figure. Fortunately, as long as two years, if the time is long, the colonial government will certainly not be able to bear it.


    Hummel calculated and said, "Large-scale immigration is in the last year, and loan interest expenses can be up to two years.


    Starting next year, there will be no resettlement and resettlement costs. Mr. Claus, can you calculate when we can break even and how long will it take to recover the investment? "


    It is forbidden that Governor Hummer does not care. For the Central American colonies, the Vienna government has invested tens of millions of SHIELDs, and is still continuing to invest.


    It may be called the most expensive colony opened by Austria, but the income is not so optimistic.


    In addition to a few tons of gold that can be mined each year and one hundred and eighty tons of silver, they can only sell timber and export some agricultural products.


    Resources such as copper, iron, lead, zinc, and aluminum are not currently valued at high levels, and it is difficult to sell raw ore on the international market.


    To refine industrial products, forget it. This requires a huge investment of capital, and the colonial government is not so arrogant.


    Planting cash crops, mining precious metals, and selling industrial raw materials are the correct path for the colonial economy.


    Klaus thought for a while and said, "After the immigration work is over, another five years can begin to achieve a balance of payments.


    If you want to recover the capital cost of the investment, this time is a bit long, it may take 20 years, or even longer. "


    This is a big problem facing the colonial government. The high investment of the Central American colonies has caused a lot of opposition in the country.


    Unlike the development of African colonies, there are many beneficiaries in the country, and the losses are not so serious.


    The immigrants from the Central American colonies from the mainland are only a few. Most of them are immigrants from the United States. This part of the talents is the beneficiaries.


    Many people within the government are attacking the Central American strategy, demanding that the forces invested in the Central American region be withdrawn and put on the African continent.


    However, under the strong request of Franz, he was suppressed. However, the attack on the Central American colonial government has never stopped, and Hummer urgently needs to make achievements to prove the correctness of opening the Central American colony.


    To achieve this is very difficult, first of all, the strategic value will not be reflected in the short term, otherwise there will not be so many people have opinions.


    Economic value, it is very regrettable that it is still in a state of net loss. Even if the hidden gains were calculated, the colonial government was still losing money.


    It is not even possible to supply industrial raw materials to the country. There is no shortage of industrial raw materials produced in these regions in Austria.


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 Chapter 352： Junkers abacus

    Schonbrunn Palace, Franz is still waiting for the outcome of the American Civil War. As for the controversy caused by the high expenses of the Central American colonies, he was not at all concerned.


    Wool came out of sheep. Without Central American colonies, Austria could not make a lot of profits in the American Civil War. Now these profits are being used to build Central American colonies.


    Since it is an American order, why should he feel bad?


    Being able to get Central America and piling a nail in the back garden of Americans is already a big profit.


    Although Panama has not started, its influence has spread. Franz''s goal is only to delay the opening of the Panama Canal, and to destroy it. It does not necessarily take up land.


    The height of the station is different, and the way of looking at the problem is naturally different. Franz''s definition of overseas colonies has always been: at this stage, the origin of raw materials + the market, the future Austrian economy + political power radiation circle.


    In fact, the British have done a good job in this regard, and the strategic idea of ??the Commonwealth has been very successful. The only problem is that the United States and the Soviet Union are too powerful, and Britain has fallen.


    Weakness is the original sin. The British Commonwealth naturally cannot play the role it intended. However, some economic and political interests have been retained, which is better than nothing.


    Austria can follow suit. The unique system of the Holy Roman Empire was naturally prepared for this situation.


    The separation of states and autonomous provinces takes into account the interests of all parties and safeguards national unity. As long as the central government is strong enough, this empire will be unbreakable.


    ...


    "His Majesty, just received the news, three days ago there was a mass rebellion in Russian Poland," said Foreign Minister Weissenberg.


    The rebellion of the Russian Empire was a trivial matter. Since the reform of Alexander II, it has happened so many times almost every year.


    If it was a rebellion in Poland, things would be different. Since the three divisions divided Poland, the Polish issue has become a closely related issue for the three countries.


    Poland has also been awesome, but it is easy to drift when people are proud. There is no doubt that Poland has drifted. Both the German region and Russia have become their hunting grounds.


    It didn''t matter when Poland was strong, but unfortunately in the late 18th century the Kingdom of Poland fell and Russia, a good neighbor, became strong again.


    Under the influence of hatred and interests, the three countries of Oppu together decided to divide up Poland and settle this enemy once and for all.


    As the leading brother, Russia captured 62% of Polish territory, occupying more than 460,000 square kilometers; Prussia captured 20% of Polish territory, accounting for approximately 141,100 square kilometers; Austria captured 18% of Polish territory, accounting for approximately 121,800 Square kilometers.


    Since there is a great history, the Poles naturally cannot tolerate being ruled by the Three Kingdoms. After entering the 19th century, the Polish independence movement was also an important part of European history.


    At this time, it is time to test the dominance of each country. There is no doubt that the Prussians have engaged in decades of Germanic movements, Austria is also engaged in great national integration, and Russia, which has done nothing, is shot.


    With the largest land and population in Poland, and without digestion, coupled with the decaying rule of the Tsarist government, Russian Poland has become the base of the Polish independence movement.


    But rebellions are contagious, and although Austrian Poland has been very stable, close attention is also necessary.


    Franz asked: "Are there foreign forces involved?"


    The European continent is not willing to see the reform of the Tsarist government succeed, including Austria. A decaying Russian empire is in the interest of all parties.


    The most typical example was the period of the tsarist government''s reform. Raising funds from the outside world was resisted by the capital market. In addition to the credibility of the Tsarist government, the political stance of each country is also an important factor.


    With the existence of the Russian-Austrian alliance, Austria will not directly stab the Russians, other European countries are not necessarily, especially John Niu, Russia ¡¯s arch-rival.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "Yes, and not just one. Based on the information we have collected, we can preliminary judge that both Britain and France have funded independent Polish organizations, and the Prussian government has helped them.


    In addition, there are many European countries that have secretly provided convenience to Polish independent organizations.


    Recently Polish independent organizations have been very active and are looking for diplomatic support. Including the Polish independent organization in the country, anti-Russian factions provided them with cover. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead, and it did. The Russians have to admire the ability to pull hatred. Even with the Russo-Austrian alliance, the anti-Russian status in Austria is still not small.


    It can be said that if he changes his pro-Russian diplomatic stance today, anti-Russians will become the mainstream of Austria tomorrow.


    This is the Russian''s own pot. After the signing of the Russian-Australian alliance, they often pretend to be the boss, naturally causing many people''s dissatisfaction.


    The voice of dissatisfaction is even higher after Austria''s growth. Franz pretended not to know anything. The Russian-Austrian alliance cannot be torn up now, nor will he cultivate the so-called pro-Russian faction.


    Needless to say, Franz also knows that Austria is also included in many European countries that secretly support Polish independent organizations. As long as it does not destroy the Russian-Olympian League on the surface, Franz encourages everyone to exert their initiative.


    If it were not for fear that the growth of the Polish independent organization would threaten the security of Austrian Poland, it is estimated that there will be more people supporting the independence of Poland in the Vienna government.


    Franz thought about it and said, "Warn the anti-Russians in the country, let them converge, and don''t let the Russians get hold of it.


    Even if it is to pull the Russian hind legs, it is best to arrange a few vests, and do not involve us. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    Weissenberg replied that he was least willing to cause trouble. Once a diplomatic conflict is triggered, it is his foreign minister who is responsible for wiping the bottom.


    ...


    Ron, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy, has been disturbed recently in Berlin. Ever since he knew that the Junker aristocrats planned to make Poland independent, he was very shy.


    Since the beginning of the Great Revolution, anti-Russians within the Prussian kingdom have gained the upper hand. The Polish independence plan was proposed at that time, and the main purpose was to create conditions for the unification of Prussian Germany.


    It was only overwhelmed by William Frederick IV, and the plan was stranded indefinitely. This delay changed the situation in Europe, and with the revival of Austria, the opportunity for Prussia to unify the German region disappeared.


    In order to change the diplomatic passiveness, calls for improving Russia-Prussian relations appeared in the Prussian government. Bismarck was one of the leaders.


    Regrettably, Bismarck was assassinated in St. Petersburg, the Tsarist government perfunctory, and casually took the top tank of the Polish independent organization, again triggering a wave of anti-Russia.


    These reasons are certainly not enough to make Junker aristocrats provocate the Russians, and the Russian Empire, which is strong and strong, is also very scary, at least Prussia cannot afford to mess with it.


    The main reason that really made them make this decision was because of the opening of the colony on the Indochina Peninsula. Although it only occupied the Phnom Penh dynasty, it still brought a lot of benefits to the Prussian government.


    At this time, the Junker aristocracy was divided. Some of the aristocrats who had obtained rich returns in overseas colonial activities stood with the capitalists and advocated that they should increase their investment in the navy.


    This part of the Junker aristocracy that supports overseas colonization, most of them are capital Junker aristocrats, also known as: Ocean Patric Junker aristocracy.


    Another part of the traditional Junker aristocracy, that is, the mainland Junker aristocracy, feared that their strategic position in the military would cease to exist after the strategic focus shifted to the sea.


    After all, Army officers were almost monopolized by Juncker aristocrats. The Junker aristocrats have carried out professional military training since childhood. Even professional competition, even if it is fair competition, is not comparable to civilian military officers who have been halfway.


    It''s different when it''s at sea. Although the current navy is directly transferred by the Army, it is still the Junker aristocracy that dominates.


    In practice, however, they find that excellent army officers are not equal to excellent naval officers. Many Army officers are not qualified for their jobs when they enter the Navy.


    The Germans'' rigidity played a role, and they couldn''t afford it. Without waiting for others to do so, they themselves drove these unqualified officers back into the army.


    Some people will go up naturally, and the number of civilian officers in the Navy is increasing. Once the navy became the center of gravity of the Prussian kingdom, their dominance over the army would be difficult to maintain.


    For their own benefit, the aristocrats of the mainland sent Junkers to pull the navy. To develop the navy can guarantee their control over the army.


    To put it simply, it is to slow down the development of the Navy and wait for them to train the next generation into qualified naval officers.


    This strange idea still has a market among Juncker aristocrats. In their opinion, it''s just a matter of years of effort.


    Planning for Polish independence is only the first step. Only by letting the Russians take care of themselves will they have the chance to seize the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein.


    This is a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, winning the two principalities can not only increase the strength of Prussia, but also weaken the Russians, and by the way resolve the domestic land and sea dispute,


    Anyway, as long as the land fights, the military expenditure will inevitably lean towards the army, and the development of the navy will naturally be delayed.


    After several years, the naval officers of Juncker aristocracy also graduated from school. It is the best choice to protect their own interests by allowing these people to enter the navy and take control.


    The plan looked perfect. For safety, they also looked for British and French top cylinders. Even if the plan fails, apparently Prussian participation is not deep, and the Russians want to find trouble is the obscurity of searching for English and French.


    Ron asked, "Mauch, do you think this project might succeed?"


    Chief of General Staff Mao Qi replied: "Sir, I cannot answer this question. Russians have a great career, and it is still unknown how much trouble a Polish can cause them.


    Although Britain and France have promised to support Polish independent organizations, no one knows how much they are willing to pay.


    We also have to consider the reaction of the Austrians. If they support the Russians, then the Polish independence movement is less likely to succeed.


    We can''t wait for Poland to succeed after independence, their odds are too low. The best option is to let the Poles hold the Russians and cover us for the two principalities.


    As long as the occupation of the two principalities before the Russians settled the Poles resulted in the established facts, the tsarist government would have no choice for us. "


    This rough plan came from the Prussian General Staff. As a member of the Junker aristocracy, Mao Qi also did not want to see the decline of Junker aristocracy.


    In order not to leave opportunities for the bourgeoisie, they had to take a strategic adventure. If the operation is good, maybe you can swallow the Kingdom of Denmark in one go and change the passive situation of Prussia on the European continent.


    It can be said that the French set an example for them and inspired the Prussians'' ambitions.


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 Chapter 353： Deliberate uprising

    After Alexander II''s succession, reforms were initiated in the country. In order to win the support of the Poles, the means of ruling in Poland were eased.


    The Tsarist government pardoned political prisoners in Poland and allowed the formation of Polish medical schools and agricultural associations in Warsaw.


    In 1863, Alexander II restored the Faith and Public Education Commission, which was cancelled two decades ago. At the same time, the Tsarist government also allowed a conference of state representatives. (Consulting)


    (Note: The time for Alexander II''s succession was postponed, and the time for reform was also postponed. Many times in the book and history have changed)


    These concessions of the Tsarist government satisfied the Polish bourgeoisie and aristocracy. The convening of the State Council gives them channels to influence domestic politics.


    Happiness is always compared. Compared with the reforms in Austria more than a decade ago, the reforms of the Tsarist government are much happier than their counterparts in Galicia.


    You must know that during the European Revolution in 1848, nobles and capitalists in Galicia were too active, so most of them were chopped to death by the rioting farmers, and the remaining half were treated by the Vienna government because they were involved in the rebellion. Lost.


    What survived was either cautiousness or the loyalty of the Habsburgs, who stood firm with the emperor.


    The lesson learned is that the expectations of the nobles and capitalists of Russian Poland have decreased. If Sha and the imperial government tear their faces, they believe that the consequences will definitely be more serious.


    At least the Vienna government will find a reasonable excuse to act within the rules, but the tsarist government does not need it.


    Franz is the master of weakness and intimidation. Most of the people who die by themselves are capitalists who have no foundation and are notorious.


    For the nobles, they are usually forced to redeem the land. Only when the plot is serious will they deprive them of the title, and the destruction of people will never be done by themselves.


    The compromise between the Tsarist government and the Poles caused the attention of the governments of Berlin and Vienna, many worrying that this was a prelude to Russian expansion in Europe.


    The Vienna government is nothing more. Austria''s strength is not what it used to be. There is also the Russian-Australian alliance. The chances of the Russians'' big action against Austria are infinite.


    The Berlin government wouldn''t do it. In the eyes of anti-Russians, Russia''s compromise with Russia was closely linked to the Tsarist government''s plan to seize general Polish territory.


    It is uncertain when this plan was first made. In the first Putin war, I do not know whether it was intentional or unintentional. The Tsarist government leaked out plans to seize General Poland.


    Because of this plan, after the unification war in Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia was hesitant to take action and missed the opportunity to annex North Germany.


    At that time, the Tsarist government deployed 200,000 troops on the border between the two countries. Nicholas I also specially dispatched people to encourage Prussia to take action. As a result, the more the Tsarist government encouraged Frederick-William IV to move.


    No way, Mao Xiong''s credibility is too bad. Another Russian-Olympian alliance is here, and the Berlin government is worried that if the main force is dispatched, it will be hit by the Russian-Octodian joint.


    The Vienna government also has a plan to divide Prussia between Russia and Austria. Although it is only a smoke bomb released by Franz, the Berlin government dares not to bet.


    In local warfare, whether facing the Austrian attack or the Russian attack, the Kingdom of Prussia can support for a long time, waiting for intervention by European countries.


    Cross-border combat is different. The Kingdom of Prussia has not yet shown the invincibility of the next generation. The performance of the first Pudan war left the Berlin government with no confidence.


    After learning that the Tsarist government and the Polish had compromised, the Berlin government immediately began public relations, hoping that the Tsarist government would change its position on the Poles.


    Prime Minister Frank said privately: "I sympathize with the situation of the Poles, but we also have to survive. There is no way to let them die."


    His attitude is also the position of the Prussian government, and doing everything possible to undermine the compromise between the Tsarist government and the Poles has become the national policy of the Prussian government.


    In the mid-1960s, Polish society of the Conference Kingdom faced two options.


    First, cooperation with the Tsarist government can bring some relief to national oppression and some incomplete social reforms.


    Second, in cooperation with the Russian Revolutionary Movement, everyone worked together to overthrow the rule of the Tsarist government.


    Obviously, although the second method can be used to obtain funding from European countries, the success rate of rebellion has never been high, and the possibility of becoming a hero is far greater than that of being a hero. It is not a choice of the bourgeoisie.


    The Polish Independence Movement organization could not get the support of nobles and capitalists, they turned to attract workers and farmers.


    Under the control of the British, as early as the end of 1862, the Polish Independent Organization and the Russian Revolutionary Organization signed an agreement to jointly oppose the rule of the Tsarist government.


    The agreement stipulates that once the Polish independent organization launches an uprising, the Russian Revolutionary Organization will support them and, at the appropriate time, also launch a domestic uprising.


    After the Tsarist government compromised Poland in 1863, the Kingdom of Prussia also joined the ranks of supporting Polish independent organizations. They secretly helped Polish independent organizations train their troops and allowed ordinary Polish people to give up their nationality to join revolutionary organizations.


    As for the French, another supporter of the Polish Revolutionary Organization, the two sides have been linked together as early as 1848. The international French also wanted to organize an expedition to help Poland''s independence.


    The reforms of Alexander II also raised concerns in Britain and France. Under the butterfly effect of Franz, the Tsarist government won the Near East War and captured Constantinople. The Russian threat was more than one grade higher than in history.


    The Russian Empire, which is still in the feudal era, is so powerful. If they have completed the capitalist social reforms, what will they have?


    The British are worried that Russia will threaten their world supremacy after Russia continues to be strong. Especially in India, the Russians will be threatened at any time.


    The French even regarded the Russians as the biggest obstacle to continental hegemony. As for Austria next door, at least it seemed that no Russians could fight.


    This is the experience left by the ancestors. No matter how strong the Hapsburg dynasty, France will eventually win. The sense of superiority cultivated for hundreds of years in a row, Napoleon III decided to engage the Russians first.


    The British, French, and Commonwealth countries wanted to engage the Russians, and it was better to interrupt the reform of Alexander II and split the Russian Empire.


    Everyone in Europe except Russia agrees: a divided, weak Russia is the best Russia.


    After having three supporters of British, French and Commonwealth, from 1863, the power of the Polish independent organization grew rapidly, and finally everyone felt that preparations were almost complete, and the Polish Independence War broke out.


    This time the Poles are quite energetic. The lineup behind them is definitely the most luxurious version in history.


    Except in Britain, France, and the United Kingdom, most countries in Europe are sympathetic or support Polish independence. Even Russian allies are sympathetic to Poland.


    Specifically, the Polish independent organization raised a million SHIELD donations in Austria without being blocked by the Vienna government.


    Behind the scenes of the Polish independent group, Franz was not interested in knowing. Anyway, it''s the trouble of the Russians, and he doesn''t need to care.


    He knew nothing about Junker''s plans. This is not an intelligence organization''s incompetence, but it is a matter of no Austrian interest and it is not worth the use of spies that have been inserted into the Prussian government.


    Because of the relations between the Russian and Austrian alliances, when countries conspired, they invariably avoided the eyes of Austria on the bright side.


    The secret eyeliner was buried. Of course, it is impossible to pass such information, after all, every information transmission is a risk.


    From beginning to end, Franz regarded the Polish uprising as an ordinary independent movement.


    The support of foreign forces is inevitable. In this era, as long as an uprising is launched in the Russian Empire, there will be no lack of selfless sponsorship from international friends.


    Franz didn''t know, and Alexander II of St. Petersburg was also unaware. The relations with the powerful factions in Poland have only recently been eased, and capitalists and aristocrats have been attracted. The outbreak of the rebellion naturally has not attracted the attention of the Czar government.


    Almost every time a rebellion erupts in Poland, the Russians have long been used to it. If there have been no riots in three years and five years, then be careful, indicating that the Poles are doing big moves.


    Under the influence of habit, the tsarist government only ordered the local government to suppress the rebellion.


    The reforms of Alexander II have achieved staged results. After the abolition of serfdom, Russia''s industry and commerce has achieved rapid development.


    Don''t get me wrong, this rapid development mainly refers to the large increase in industrial production capacity. However, industrial capacity has increased, but quality has not changed much, and it is still at a disadvantage in market competition.


    People in China would rather use expensive imports than domestic ones. Russian industrial products during this period had common silly and crude problems, even if they were not easy to use, the key was that the price was not cheap.


    Because of the domestic transportation, the cost of raw material transportation in Russia has remained high, which has led to excessive production costs.


    Trouble is coming, industrial products are manufactured, but unfortunately they cannot be sold in the market. Especially the mechanical equipment is completely out of stock.


    Although the tsarist government has repeatedly raised tariffs, it still has no use. Some even ridicule that Russian-produced industrial equipment can''t compete with handicrafts.


    This is an exaggerated statement. No matter how efficient it is, it is higher than purely artificial. Of course, with Russia''s low labor price and high defective rate of machinery and equipment, the final cost is really unknown.


    In Chekov''s literary works, he mentioned that the screws produced by the Russian machine tools need to be manually polished when they are used.


    This may not be an exaggeration. During the Japanese-Russian war, some calibers of the artillery shells had errors. The soldiers needed to be polished before they could be loaded normally.


    The weapons in the army are so well-made, and the civilian products are perfunctory, which is even less worth mentioning. In short, 19th-century Russian goods are crude proverbs.


    The domestic market can''t be sold, and the international market is unattended. Against this background, the Tsarist government decided to use its gun to find an export market for industrial and commercial products.


    In the summer of 1864, Alexander II approved the War Ministry''s plan to expand in Central Asia, and the Polish uprising that had just broken out was ignored.


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 Chapter 354： Disappearing Prophets, Mindsets

    Unconsciously, the Russians soon paid the price for their actions, and the Polish independence movement broke out more rapidly than in history.


    Britain and France increased financial assistance to independent organizations. After the uprising broke out, the independent organizations pulled up an army at the fastest speed and began to sweep the Quartet.


    Franz, who was eating melon, soon received a letter of protest from the Tsarist government.


    Franz asked incredulously: "Prime Minister, are you sure the contents of this protest book are true?"


    Not to be surprised by Franz, there were actually 400 volunteers from Austria during the Polish uprising, most of whom were retired officers and soldiers from Austrian Poland.


    Under the eyes of the Vienna government, Poland''s independence was able to pull up such an armed force. If there is no problem, there will be ghosts.


    It is one thing to secretly stump the Russians. So many volunteers have emerged on the bright side. It is not clear that Austria is supporting the Polish independence movement.


    Has the Russian-Austrian League not been dissolved? It''s morally justified to give the Tsar government a knife!


    The Prime Minister Felix replied awkwardly: "Your Majesty, there are indeed many Polish people in the Gasilian region who support this uprising. It is not only 400 people who participated in the uprising, but our number is 800.


    If nothing else, this number is still increasing. We made a mistake in advance and did not expect that so many people would participate in the uprising, so no measures were taken. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead. He didn''t know what to say. After the Polish Independence Movement broke out, Poles from all over the world participated.


    There are millions of Polish people in Austria, and some volunteers are inevitable, but this number is too much.


    "No one will frame us, right?" Franz asked uncertainly.


    He was very skeptical that this was a British-French conspiracy, the purpose of which was to stir up Russia-Austria relations and dissolve the Russia-Austria alliance.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Sir, please be assured. We have checked that these people have no problem, they did participate in the uprising voluntarily.


    Many of these people were originally residents of the Russian-Polish region, and because they could not stand Russian rule, they emigrated to Casilla.


    Now they go back to join the uprising, which is mostly a force of hatred. We have already taken action and this situation will not continue in the future. "


    Faced with this result, Franz can only be attributed to the Russians being too hard-working. What can you do if you can make people go into exile without forgetting to work hard for revenge.


    Of course, some people in the Vienna government have certainly provided convenience to them, otherwise it would never be possible for so many people to enter Poland smoothly.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russians will explain it slowly, and by the way, issue a diplomatic statement that the issue of Russian Poland is an internal affair of the Russian Empire, and countries should not interfere."


    Anyway, things have already happened, you can only find a way to deal with it. Just after Britain and France internationally supported the Polish independent organization, European countries have responded, and the Tsarist government needs Austria''s support.


    When this happened, Franz was not counting on the benefits. Show your attitude first. As for the Russians, believe it or not.


    In this regard, the relationship between the two countries is enough, and it is still a little worse than the collapse of the Russian-Olympic alliance. As long as the alliance is still a big deal, slowly repair the relationship later.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "Sir, the Russians will soon be overwhelmed. According to our news in St. Petersburg, the Polish Rebel Army has exceeded 100,000 people.


    The Polish independent organization had a long-term plan. After the uprising was launched, the Russians deployed more than 100,000 troops in the Polish region, and were beaten by the Polish insurgents.


    Many troops did not respond at all and became captives. Many soldiers joined the Polish independence movement directly. It seemed that the Russian Revolutionary Organization and the Poles were united.


    From the information we have gathered, the insurgents are not entirely Uzbek, and their leadership should have received short-term military training.


    From the outbreak of the Polish uprising to now, at least 5,000 volunteers from all over the world have participated. Most of these people have received military training and have become officers of the insurgent army.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs suspected that some people provided military training to independent Polish organizations. These volunteers were probably trained in advance. They quickly entered Poland after the outbreak and led the uprising. "


    Franz''s face changed dramatically, which is probably the truth. Even undercover men like Austria who are secretly behind the scenes can toss out hundreds of volunteers. The existence of such a knife and gun as Britain and France can only do more.


    Is it difficult to train Polish independent organizations?


    It''s too easy for the big hooligan. Recruit a group of anti-Russian Poles, then carry out simple training, put them into the colony and fight a few battles, and the qualified soldiers will survive.


    With the participation of the Russian revolutionary organizations, things will be more complicated, which means that the rebellion will not be confined to Poland, and a large area of ??the Russian Empire may have a revolution.


    The reformed Russian Empire is undoubtedly at a crossroads. Problems are most likely to happen now, and there are too many people in China who are dissatisfied with the reform of the Tsarist government.


    The radicals suspect that the reform of the tsarist government is incomplete, and the conservatives feel that the reform of the tsarist government has hurt their interests. Once these dissatisfied people are stimulated, who knows what will happen?


    You know, since the reform of Alexander II, there has been no peace in the Russian Empire. The serf, who had just been free, sighed at the huge land redemption.


    Redemption of Russian land is not as harmonious as Austria. These redemptions are paid for interest, and it is not a concept to uniformly set the payment standard with Franz.


    The land redemption money in Austria is basically based on the output income on the land for 5 to 10 years, which is collected by the government and then transferred to the land owner.


    Farmers can pay up to 40 years in instalments without counting benefits. The amount of redemption you need to pay each year is within your affordability.


    Because of the uniform apportionment, the collection standard is 20% of the actual output of the land, which can be paid more or less, and it can be paid off within the prescribed period anyway.


    Due to the factors of the rebellion, the government seized a lot of land. In fact, the Vienna government still made a lot of money. Naturally, it was possible to use some money to quell the shortage of redemption money in the disaster year.


    It will not work when the Tsarist government is here. The landlords are still alive and well. Most of the land is owned by the nobles. Before the reform, the number of civilian estates in Russia was less than twenty, and free farmers only owned a small amount of land.


    In this context, it is certainly impossible to reduce the land redemption price. Collecting and issuing uniformly, it is even more impossible not to pay interest.


    If it were not for the Great Revolution, Franz would not have been able to force the nobles to accept such harsh conditions. In fact, Austria''s land reform is not complete.


    Many nobles who have not been involved in the rebellion and have not been affected by the rebellion still own a large amount of land, as long as they do not want the government to force the redemption.


    There have been no social conflicts. The main reason is that the Vienna government has reduced the per capita land redemption area to ensure that everyone can redeem the land, but the place is uncertain.


    Later, with the expansion of the Balkans, the opening of overseas colonies opened up the original tight land supply, and the contradiction of land was completely resolved.


    The immigration propaganda slogan of the colonial ministry is: "Do you want your own farm? Go to the colonies to open up wasteland.


    Want your own plantation? Go to the colonies to open up wasteland.


    You can own as much land as you can. "


    This is not something the Tsarist government can do. Although there are many wastelands available for reclamation in China, these wastelands also have owners.


    The area of ??land obtained by farmers through redemption is actually lower than that of Austria. Of course, this is the result of calculating the Balkans, and Romania and Serbia contributed a lot of arable land.


    The reform of Alexander II only allowed 13% of the serfs to get enough land; 42% of the land obtained by the serfs could barely make ends meet after paying the ransom; the rest could not support themselves by relying solely on the land and had to go out to work .


    This provided sufficient labor for the development of capitalism in Russia.


    Historically, with the development of the capitalist economy, a part of the rural population flooded into the cities, and the problem of the originally tense land was gradually resolved.


    In the late 19th century, the Russian Empire became stronger again because of the reform of Alexander II.


    It is unfortunate now that Russia''s capitalist economy has just started and is unable to absorb too many people.


    The social dividends brought about by the reform are too late to play a role; but the social contradictions brought about by the reform have begun to play a role.


    "Paying close attention to the trend of the situation in Russia, clarifying the forces invested by all parties and preparing for interference, we cannot allow Russia to make a big change."


    Franz made a decisive decision to let the Russians lose a bit, but let the Russian empire collapse!


    Unless the Russian Empire can be dismembered and the threat resolved once and for all, it is better to retain the Tsarist government.


    After all, Russia under the czar''s government poses limited threats to Austria, and there are too many people in the country who are holding back. Even the most talented Alexander II cannot change this problem.


    If it breaks the rules, it will be different. Franz can use the opportunity of civil unrest to clean up Hungary and integrate Austria. Who can guarantee that Russia will not have a powerful comeback?


    At least Alexander II had the ability to reform within the scope of the rules, and he could not solve the problem thoroughly.


    But once the order is broken, things are different. The greatest legacy Nicholas I left to him was the army loyal to the Tsar.


    As long as the military is settled, many problems are not actually problems. As long as the table is turned over, it is very likely that Alexander II will regain the mountains.


    If it is another country, it is also possible for countries to form a coalition to intervene in a wave. When encountering Russian Franz, he said that he was afraid of cold.


    After the rebirth of Russia emerged, Austria had nothing to do, focus on acting as a European gatekeeper, and be responsible for watching the bears.


    Felix the opposite said: "Your Majesty, we should not act rashly now. Although the reforms of Alexander II hurt many people''s interests, they did not cross the conservative bottom line.


    As long as these people do not move, Russia will not be in trouble. The Russian army in Poland collapsed, mainly because there were too many Polish soldiers inside.


    In order to ensure the stability of the Polish region, the Tsarist government recently ordered the recruitment of troops from the Polish region, in an attempt to remove these people from the Polish region, but the plan began as soon as the uprising began.


    The Russian army remained loyal to the Tsar, the Revolutionary Party had not yet affected the army, and a little rebellion could not move the foundation of the Tsar government.


    As long as Britain and France don''t send troops to intervene in person, it won''t be long before the rebellion will be suppressed. "


    After listening to the Prime Minister''s explanation, Franz was relieved. He is a mystery of the authorities, ignoring that Britain and France will not act in person.


    After losing the Near East War, the British were much more cautious about European issues and kept themselves as far away as possible.


    Not to mention the French, how could Napoleon III almost lost the throne and let him go to the muddy waters of the Russians?


    The Kingdom of Prussia was directly ignored. Don''t look at how aggressive they are blown in later generations. Now the Russians sneeze, and the Berlin government is frightened.


    Austria''s best option right now is to watch a play, rather than prepare to interfere. Any move by the Vienna government may send a wrong signal to the outside world, resulting in an uncontrollable situation.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The Prime Minister is right, I''m too nervous, and now I''m not as calm as I am.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Tsarist government that we support any action they take on the Polish issue, and the matter of volunteers is pushed to Britain and France.


    Other things have nothing to do with us and know nothing. "


    Since it uses static braking, it can be foolish enough.


    Britain and France can stand up and pull hatred because they are far enough away from the Russians without fear of reprisals from the Tsarist government.


    It is best to fight the Russians, but you can also dislike the Russians if they cannot, and use the Polish independence movement to delay the reform process of the Tsarist government.


    Is it really that simple? Today, the international situation has long been beyond recognition, and the advantages of Franz''s prophet no longer exist.


    After sorting out his thoughts, Franz quickly figured it out.


    Austria is no longer Austria in history. It has accumulated sufficient advantages in the early stage. Even without the advantage of prophecy, Austria is still in a favorable position in international competition.


    Too much worry about the changes in the Russian Empire is actually the reason for Franz''s lack of confidence. After all, the influence of previous life''s ideas was so great that he ignored the change of his own strength.


    Compared with any one of its competitors, Austria has advantages in one or more fields, so long as these advantages are exerted.


    First of all, in terms of population quality, compulsory education was started first, and Austria is now enjoying this bonus.


    Once the second industrial revolution begins, the first-mover advantage is doomed. By the time competitors reacted, Austria was already at the forefront.


    It seems that Austria is not behind now, and following the footsteps of the British, certain industries can still run ahead.


    On the contrary, the usury empire has begun to deviate. Insufficient local coal production capacity has already pushed up the cost of many industries in France, and capitalists increasingly like to make financial profits.


    In the short term, competitors, Britain and France, have been locked up due to population constraints and local area.


    Restrictions on local area and resources can also be made up by the colonies. Everyone in the colonial empire does not lack this resource, but there is no way out of insufficient population.


    No, the French are already looking for a solution, which is to expand abroad. Napoleon III has just eaten the Kingdom of Sardinia, making up for the shortage of domestic labor.


    There is really no way for British talents to go to the mainland if they are to be surrounded by the sea. Unfortunately, John Niu did not dare, and once he set foot on the European continent, he was immediately taught to be a man.


    The Russian empire, a mid-term rival, is still undergoing reforms, and the industry has lagged behind for at least two decades, which will not make up for a while.


    Even if it is open, it will take more than ten years to catch up. In this age of rapid technological change, opponents cannot wait for them to catch up.


    As long as it is still under the rule of the Tsarist government, such open-ended development cannot occur, and it can guarantee the normal level of development speed, which is God''s blessing.


    Long-term rival American, after the torture of this civil war, is estimated to take a long time to develop for another 20-30 years. At least they have to wait for them to complete national reunification before they can compete for the world.


    These advantages can only be regarded as superficial. The real advantage is that the competitors have not noticed their own weaknesses and have not taken corresponding measures to solve these problems.


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 Chapter 355： Foreign affairs bureau

    The tsarist government in St. Petersburg, now knowing it, is now responding. No doubt this is someone who wants to engage them.


    The Russian Empire, which won the Near East War and captured Constantinople, seemed to have a lot of scenery, but actually brought hatred to its full value.


    As a loser, Britain and France are unwilling to fail, and always want to get back with revenge; European countries, who are eating melon, are also worried that Russia will be a big force and threaten their own security.


    This has not been promoted intentionally or unintentionally, which has caused the current situation. Every house leaked out of the nail seam, and the Polish independent organization became bigger.


    Hermitage


    Alexander II growled: "This bastard, when is the time for the great Russian Empire to point their finger!"


    Diplomatic interference from various countries has sparked the anger of Her Majesty the Tsar. They have always interfered in the internal affairs of others. When did anyone dare to interfere in their internal affairs?


    As for whether the Polish issue is considered as Russia''s internal affairs, is this issue worth considering? As long as it is occupied by the Tsarist government, it is Russia ¡¯s territory, and outside acceptance does not matter.


    No one dared to provoke the tsar in anger, and everyone watched in tandem as Alexander II vented his anger.


    ...


    "Have the rebel army set off? I will hang this traitor all through!" Alexander II gritted his teeth.


    After hearing the inquiries of Alexander II, everyone knew that Her Majesty the Tsar had recovered.


    Army Secretary Mattias replied: "The 100,000 peace rebels have already set off from the Baltic Sea, and the day after tomorrow will enter the Polish region to suppress the rebellion."


    Polish independents have not been taken to heart. If the Russian Empire was so fragile, it would have been dead.


    Alexander II continued to ask, "What did the Austrians say, and did you give a reasonable explanation?"


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov replied, "The Government of Vienna has stated that it is unaware of these issues. They consider this to be the practice of Britain and France and deliberately provoked relations between the two countries.


    They provided information on some of the insurgents, many of whom were not permanent residents of Austria, but had entered Austria in recent years, and had a record of serving in the British and French forces. "


    There is no doubt that most of this information is fake. In order to get rid of responsibility, the Vienna government does not mind letting Britain and France fall into their own hands, anyway, it is difficult to find out in this era.


    This answer is undoubtedly difficult for the tsarist government to accept, but they have to accept it. Among the major powers supporting Austria, Austria is the only one left. You cannot turn your allies into enemies because of this problem.


    Alexander II asked angrily: "So what about Prussia, should Britain and France also challenge the relations between the two countries?"


    Don''t look at him as a pro-Putarian, this position can change at any time in the face of national interests.


    Foreign Minister Clarence replied: "No, the Berlin government stated that it was self-initiated by the people and had nothing to do with them.


    In order to prevent this from happening in the future, the Berlin government announced the expulsion of these people''s nationalities and let us handle them. "


    This explanation is even more nonsense than what the Vienna government has said. The Berlin government also has no way. They provide greater support to the Polish independent organization, and they can''t cover it up.


    Russia-Austria relations have been very good in recent decades. The Vienna government has a thicker skin, and it is enough to put a **** on the British and French heads, but not Prussia. Relations between the two countries are not good at first, and there is no need to sow.


    In addition, Prussia is preparing to attack Denmark, even if the Tsarist government has been repaired now, it is useless.


    After pondering for a while, Alexander II connected things together, nothing more than that European countries did not want to see Russia complete the reform and become stronger.


    Knowing the truth, Alexander II calmed down.


    "Regardless of any reaction from the outside world, the Polish rebellion must be suppressed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must work hard. Looking at the European continent has become Russia''s enemy. Where are our allies?


    It is impossible to rely on Austria for everything. When there is a conflict of interest between the two countries, or the Vienna government feels that this alliance cannot bring them benefits, it will be too late to think of a solution! "


    The Russian Empire needs new allies to change diplomatic passiveness.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Foreign Minister Clarence replied with a grin.


    This is not that they don''t work hard, but now Russia really can''t find suitable allies. Geopolitics determined that the countries on the European continent naturally stood in opposition to them.


    Unless the Tsarist government abandons its European strategy, it will never expand in Europe. Otherwise, such conflicts are inevitable.


    No European country wants to see the Russian empire continue to grow, and a strong Russia threatens everyone''s survival.


    The deterioration of Pu-Russian relations is not just because of the Danish issue, but also because the Tsarist government wants to expand in Europe. Franz just broke through this layer of window paper.


    Feeling that his own security was threatened, the Kingdom of Prussia had to move closer to Britain and France. The growth of the anti-Russian faction was because Russia and Russia divided the Prussian Kingdom''s sword of Damocles in the air.


    ...


    The inability to break the European continent provided favorable conditions for the United States and Russia to move closer. In the fall of 1864, the Tsarist government sent a naval fleet to visit the United States Federation.


    This is not the best option, but the only option for the Tsarist government and the US federal government. It was normal for two isolated people to choose to hug themselves for heating.


    Franz''s butterfly effect only dragged the United States and Russia closer for two years.


    The Tsarist government tried to use the federal government to divert the energy of European countries and alleviate their diplomatic pressure on the European continent; while the federal government hoped to obtain Russian support to offset some of the pressure brought by the powers.


    In late 1864, at the critical moment of the victory of the American Civil War, the Russians stood by the northern government and injected a certain boost into the federal government that moved the capital to New York.


    ...


    The West Coast of the United States is still in the development stage. Even the famous "California" in later generations has just started and is far behind the East Coast states.


    After the outbreak of the American Civil War, the main naval forces of the federal government were concentrated on the East Coast. This is not the eccentricity of the Lincoln administration, it is entirely caused by the actual situation.


    In this era, the American shipbuilding industry was concentrated on the east coast, and the west coast shipbuilding industry was backward and did not have the ability to build warships.


    After the outbreak of the civil war, the federal navy''s warships were never adequate. The fighting areas between the north and the south are on the east coast. Because of the intervention of the powers, the federal navy has not been able to gain an advantage, and the federal government is naturally unable to send warships to reinforce the west coast.


    Of course, the navy of the southern government did not appear on the west coast. The enemies facing the western coastal states were private fleets, in other words, legal pirates.


    After the outbreak of the civil war, both the North and the South issued private looting permits in order to combat each other''s maritime transport.


    Because there are fewer islands on the west coast of the Pacific and pirates lack supply points, the west coast of the United States is relatively peaceful.


    Except occasionally being attacked by occasional pirates, most of the time he stayed away from the threat of war. Until a few months ago, things had changed and there were suddenly more pirates on the West Coast.


    The rampant pirates once captured the Channel Islands in California, dozens of miles away, and often attacked coastal ports, making the West Coast states miserable.


    Everyone knows that the pirate base camp is in the Mexican Empire. The two countries have long been hostile, and the Mexican government has troubled them at this time.


    Stop pirates. Do n¡¯t think about it. The federal government has been fighting hard in the civil war. If you start a foreign war, you wo n¡¯t be able to take it away.


    No matter how weak Mexico is, it can''t be eaten by a few states on the west coast. Aside from diplomatic protests, the federal government can do very little.


    In this context, the Russian Far East Fleet visited San Francisco and killed a pirate ship. The Russian fleet was immediately warmly welcomed by Californians who were threatened by pirates.


    Originally for the purpose of pulling relations, Major General Popov, after a few glasses of wine, was touted as he did not know the northeast and southwest, and made a vague promise to fight piracy.


    He does not mean that.


    It was not just the Americans who attended the banquet. Ministers of various countries in California also appeared at the banquet. Although everyone is suspected of pulling the frame in the civil war, Americans of diplomatic etiquette still have to abide by it.


    After the banquet, a British representative appeared at the Austrian Embassy in California.


    "Carter, don''t you think the Russians are too arrogant? Just these few broken ships, and they need to fight pirates, I think it''s almost a fight against pirates!" British representative Rhodes tempted


    The Russian Far East Fleet originally did not have a few ships, not to mention only a part of it, and it is not surprising that pirates cannot be won, after all, this is not an ordinary pirate.


    If interested people investigate it, they will find that the pirates are from the South and Indian Ocean regions. Appeared on the West Coast, someone must have manipulated it.


    The main reason for this is still interest. Pirate robbery also needs to be stolen, and there are naturally interests in it.


    Maybe many people think that pirates obtained for nothing is a profiteering industry. In fact, it is really profitable to master the stronghold of selling stolen goods.


    For the same product, the price of the most stolen goods has reached the third or fourth floor price. It is never the pirates who earn the greatest benefits, but the behind-the-scenes channels.


    It is obviously not that simple to open such a channel in Mexico. Without a bunch of protective umbrellas, it is estimated that they would have been wiped out by the navies of various countries.


    No doubt Rhodes was pulled into the water. When the Russians fight piracy, they are cutting his money.


    To test Austria''s attitude, it is nothing more than worrying that the Austrian fleet of Central America will take the lead on behalf of the Russians. Can''t just kill the Russians on the front feet, causing more trouble later.


    The Austrian representative Carter cooperated very well and said, "There is no way, maybe the Russians have been so arrogant. Maybe they also want to make a fortune by fighting piracy.


    You know, the pirates have looted tens of millions of dollars in recent months. Even if only one-tenth of them are left, that is a huge sum. "


    It''s almost like saying that money is easy to do. As long as the benefits are in place, it doesn''t matter if the entire Russian fleet is annihilated.


    It is true that Russia and Austria are allies, but it does not mean that there is no conflict in the interests of Russia and Austria. For example, now: Austria supports the southern government and the Russians support the northern government, and the two sides are on the opposite side.


    This happened, and in order to avoid affecting the relationship between the two countries, everyone naturally avoided each other. Carter and the Russian representative never contacted each other except in a courteous greeting.


    In fact, this also shows that on the issue of the Americas, Russia cannot get the help of Austria.


    The British attacking the Russian fleet was not just that simple. In private, it is because of personal damage; in public affairs, it is to defeat the arrogance of the Russians.


    When the visiting fleet was fighting pirates, they were killed by the pirates. Once this happens, the Tsarist government will be ridiculed for at least two decades.


    The diplomatic support brought by the Russians to the northern government will also be lost.


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 Chapter 356： Force the palace

    In Berlin''s Royal Palace, the Junker nobles showed up to the government. They still have the brain, knowing to inform the government to cooperate before attacking Denmark.


    Prime Minister Frank was so angry that he was also of Juncker aristocracy. He had to send his sword to the string before notifying him.


    This is very serious. During this period, the Prussian regime has fallen into the hands of the Junker aristocracy, and the parties and parliaments controlled by the bourgeoisie have all become supporting actors.


    If it is divided by the shareholding system, the Juncker aristocrat already controls 65% of the shares of Prussia, which is an absolute majority shareholder.


    This happened, which meant that Frank''s position within the Junker aristocracy had been shaken. This is a political signal that Junker aristocracy has reduced his support.


    William I''s face was also very ugly, and his king was concealed in the drum. He looked at the military representative aggressively, and he would be rude if he did not give a reasonable explanation.


    The fact that there is no way for the aristocracy of Najunk does not mean that he cannot move several high-level military personnel. Moreover, is the current Junker aristocracy still a piece of iron?


    The birth of the Marine and Continental factions was also credited to William I. As a monarch, no one likes to have an iron plate, and it is only an instinct to divide them.


    Ron, who was staring at his scalp and was also Minister of Land and Navy, quickly explained: "Sir, look at this map of Europe. Here is where our Prussian kingdom is.


    Our homeland was divided into two by the German Federal Empire, the Rhineland region in the west was threatened by the French, the Polish Poland in the east was threatened by the Russians, and the Silesia in the south was threatened by Austria. .


    There is no country in the world. We are strategically worse than us. At the same time, we are threatened by the three major powers.


    In this case, we have few options to break the game. If you want to annex the German Federal Empire, it will inevitably be opposed by European countries.


    The French coveted the Rhineland and did not want our country to be united; the Austrians wanted to unify the German region and it was impossible for us to reach out to the German Commonwealth; the British did not want to give up this nail on the European continent, nor would they support our annexation of Germany federal.


    Not to mention the Russians, they know all the ambitious people in the general Polish region, and as soon as we show their flaws, they will immediately jump on them.


    To grow ourselves, our only option now is to recover Schleswig-Holstein from the Danes. If you are lucky, you can bite the Danes.


    The restoration of the two principalities is of great significance to the German nation. Under the influence of national justice, Austria will not stand on our opposite side, and even diplomatically they will support our actions.


    The Kingdom of Denmark is politically pro-Russian, and Britain and France will not mind our fight against the Russians, and they will even push them to let us stand on the opposite side of the Russians.


    Now is the weakest time for the Russians. The reforms of Alexander II have not yet ended and the Polish uprising is encountered again. Conservatives are bound to fight back.


    The Russian Empire, internally and externally troubled, even if it wanted to intervene in this war, the financial situation of the Tsarist government, they were able to provide very limited power.


    Once the Russians send troops, we will not fight alone. Britain and France will definitely support us. Even Austria wants to see the Russians fail.


    The odds we have now are very high. It only takes a month to capture the Kingdom of Denmark, be caught off guard by the Russians, and then negotiate the next issue. "


    This is a gamble as to whether the Russians will send troops to interfere in this war. Winning the bet is of course taking back the duchy and biting a piece of meat from the Danish kingdom by the way.


    After losing the bet, they went to England and France, acted as their agents, and fought the Russians with the support of the two countries.


    There is no doubt that the Prussian military is not fully matched with the Russians, but the power of the country and the Russians to fight a local war is different.


    The Russian Empire is strong, but the Tsarist government is poor. The reformed tsarist government is even poorer than ever.


    Although the Prussian government had no money, Britain and France were rich. Since being a thug, the boss naturally paid for it.


    This explanation only slightly reduced the anger of William I. It is obviously not enough to want him to expose this matter.


    William I sneered and said, "Is it, my Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, my Chief of General Staff. Since when have you been in charge of the Prussian Kingdom''s internal affairs and foreign affairs?


    Secretary of the Army and Navy Ron and Chief of Staff Mochi both lowered their heads and pretended to be ostriches.


    It''s not that they want to play first, the problem is to report in advance, this plan will not pass at all.


    On the surface, the risk of gambling is within controllable limits. The most serious consequence is a partial war with the Russians. The chances of having Prussia supported by Britain and France are not low.


    In fact, this is only theoretical. In the event of a problem in one of the links, the Kingdom of Prussia may soon be in danger.


    For example: The Tsarist government was confused, and they died at all costs. Not to mention the support of Britain and France. Even if Britain and France go to battle in person, they will also be finished.


    Should the Russians and Austria reach a compromise to divide Prussia, Prussia''s enemies would soon be two.


    Don''t think that this possibility does not exist. The total area of ??the Prussian kingdom in this era was 305,000 square kilometers, and Poland was occupied by 114,100 square kilometers.


    Austria did not dare to give up the territory of the Prussian German region, but the 141,100 square kilometers belonged to Poland, and the Vienna government threw it out without any pressure.


    Under normal circumstances, the Tsarist government would not do this. That''s because Austria''s annexation of these sites will quickly grow. Without the checks and balances of the Kingdom of Prussia, the German federal empire will not last long.


    Another example: the British and French bureaucratic groups responded slowly, and by the time the aid came over, it would be impossible for Prussian to be paralyzed.


    Or: there was an accident against Denmark and there was no war to win in the first place. As a result, the Russians came to the door again and were forced to fight on two fronts.


    ...


    With so many unexpected factors, any one of them is enough to make the Kingdom of Prussia complete. Prussia is dead, and nobles and capitalists in the country will not necessarily follow it. Only William I is destined to be unlucky.


    As a qualified king, why take the risk? According to the current situation, isn''t it good to develop step by step?


    To put it plainly, the Junker aristocracy dragged the Kingdom of Prussia to the gambling table for their own interests, and was still on the table without adequate preparation.


    Prime Minister Frank persuaded: "Your Majesty, this is the end of the matter, let''s put the matter of accountability back! Now the most important thing is to immediately communicate with other countries and seek diplomatic support.


    The recovery of Schleswig-Holstein was a common event for the entire German nation. We cannot let this pressure be borne by our family. "


    Whether you like it or not, this **** must be wiped by the Prussian government. If the military is to toss, who knows what will happen in the end?


    Prime Minister Frank did not dare to take this risk, and the Kingdom of Prussia could not afford the consequences of failure. If he started the operation from the beginning, he would definitely not take this risk before he could deal with Britain, France and Austria.


    William I sighed and said, "No matter what you do, I immediately order the troops to stop all operations.


    We need a reasonable excuse to defend German sovereignty once.


    In the Paris Peace Conference, the German region was divided. The Kingdom of Prussia is no longer qualified to represent all states in the German region. This reason cannot be our excuse for war. "


    Inspiring morale, defending German sovereignty can best stimulate the patriotic enthusiasm of soldiers, but this is a failure in politics.


    In the first Putan war, the Prussian kingdom was forced by the Russians to give up the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein and became notorious in the German region.


    For this reason, neither Austria nor the German Federation will buy them.


    Because the Paris conference split the international resolutions in the German region, and using this as an excuse for war, Britain and France would not recognize it.


    Ron replied hesitantly: "Your Majesty, time is running out.


    Although the plan was to launch the attack the following morning, the troops had now cut off telegraph contacts. In such a short period of time, we could not inform the troops at all.


    You see, maybe you just make an excuse to make up for it, for example, to save fellow Germans oppressed by the Kingdom of Denmark. "


    Obviously, the military is well prepared. Whether the Berlin government cooperates or not, the offensive will be launched on time. The time left for the government is for the next war.


    Stop dreaming and stop dreaming. Everyone has been busy for so long, how can it be said that they will not fight if they do not fight?


    Mao Qi, the chief of staff on the side, said nothing, and never expressed his opinion.


    This plan was originally from the General Staff, and the supporting combat plan was formulated by him himself. Based on this, he did not dare to speak up, so as not to anger the king.


    William I glared at Ron and said with a sneer, "Are you ready, what else do you want to tell me? If you are so capable, do it yourself!"


    After that, I went out without looking back. The king was so angry that things would continue. At least the book of war must be issued, and the kingdom of Prussia cannot do it without declaring war.


    Prime Minister Frank said angrily: "Since your military has decided, then you can send someone to hand over the war to the Danes!


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is very busy with work and aftercare, so don''t bother them. "


    If it is ordinary times, who dares to steal the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Minister has already erupted. Now the exception is natural. The Prime Minister will leave all the responsibilities to the military, and he will naturally not oppose it.


    It ¡¯s easy to win everything. Naturally, in the event of an accident and loss of this war, the military must resist all mines.


    Mochi and Ron glanced at each other, smiling at each other. Obviously, this time the action was bad for the king and the government. In the future, they don''t want to have a good life.


    Whenever there is no satisfactory income for this war, the two of them will definitely get off the ground, or they will have to go to the military court.


    It would have been a taboo to mobilize the army without the king''s approval. Now the government has come up with another charge, and the military is running to send the war books.


    It is the government''s decision to win, and to lose the war. It is estimated that by then the book of war will also be forged by the military.


    Debt is not overwhelming, anyway, winning all the issues of the war is written off, and losing one more war is no different from losing one.


    In short, all of this is because the military broke the rules first, and naturally has to bear the corresponding responsibilities.


    Mao Qi replied: "No problem. But the government must cooperate well in other areas. If the war fails because of the negative work of some departments, let''s go to **** together!"


    This is Prussia, a world where the army owns the country. As Chief of General Staff, Mao Qi only needs to be accountable to the king. He did not dare to make trouble before William I, and it did not matter to government officials.


    The relationship is deadlocked anyway, and threats are more effective than persuasion.


    Frank said on the contrary: "Let''s do your own work. Don''t make a mess again at that time. We don''t have the time to deal with it everyday.


    Now we are going to convene a government meeting, you are not involved, please two people! "


    Negative idleness does not exist. Once the war fails, none of the top government officials can run away. Even if there is no responsibility, they will be implicated and step down.


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 Chapter 357： The truth far away

    In the early morning of October 25, 1864, Franz, who had just woke up from his sleep, was stunned by the news that the Prussian government had declared war on the Kingdom of Denmark.


    To be precise, the two countries declared war yesterday afternoon. The news arrived in Vienna late at night, and the flexible staff did not report until Franz got up.


    Without any advance enlistment, the two countries suddenly started a war. As for the Prussians'' excuse for "liberating German compatriots", they were directly ignored by Franz.


    The excuse of war is enough. Historically, the Prussians still carried the banner of defending German sovereignty. Under Franz''s butterfly effect, the Berlin government never dared to resist this banner.


    With the revival of Austria, slogans and slogans related to "German Unity" gradually disappeared from the official documents of the Prussian government.


    Especially after the Paris Conference, both the Kingdom of Prussia and the newly established German Federal Empire have tacitly suppressed the idea of ??great unification.


    Everyone is not a fool. If we continue to propagate, we are making wedding dresses for Austria.


    Once the great unification is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, they become the object of unification. For the people, unification may be a good thing, but for rulers, it is completely different.


    Don''t look at the powers of the governments of the states in the new Holy Roman Empire, but the power of rulers has shrunk significantly compared to their own rule.


    Under the influence of interests, the Paris Conference splitting the international agreement of the German region became the legal basis for Prussia''s separation from the German region.


    Jurisprudentially, the Kingdom of Prussia is an independent country like Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.


    Now if we continue to carry the banner of safeguarding the sovereignty of the German region, will we not tell the outside world that the Kingdom of Prussia is still part of Germany and provide Austria with a legal basis for annexing them?


    Such a stupid thing, the Berlin government will not do. Although the reasons for liberating German compatriots are somewhat lame, it is better than planting a political bomb.


    This time the Putin war involved the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, and the Vienna government definitely needs to express its position.


    After a brief breakfast, Franz held a cabinet meeting in the palace.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "His Majesty, based on the information we have collected, we can make a preliminary judgment that the Prussians have long been premeditated in this war, including the Polish independence movement that took place not long ago, and they cannot be separated.


    The Berlin government dared to declare war on the Kingdom of Denmark, most of which were British and French. They wanted to take this opportunity to fight the Russians.


    Now the situation of the Tsarist government is very bad, domestic reforms are still underway, the Central Asian war has begun, and the Polish independence movement has broken out again.


    With so many things happening at the same time, it is difficult for the tsarist government''s finances to support another war.


    If they interfere in the Putin war, Britain and France will support Prussia to fight an agent war with them, further consuming their national strength and interrupting the reform of the Tsarist government.


    If the Tsarist government chooses to compromise, their international reputation will also plummet. The younger brother of Denmark cannot be kept, and the Russians are not qualified to occupy themselves as continental hegemons.


    No matter which choice the Tsarist government makes, it will pay a huge price.


    Perhaps the British are more inclined to fight a proxy war, weakening the Russians; the French are more willing to take the opportunity to pull the Russians from their hegemony. "


    From the perspective of the analysis, the Prussian government suddenly declared war on the Kingdom of Denmark. It must be the collusion between the three countries, or else the Prussian government would have the courage to challenge the Russians.


    The Junker aristocrats made their own claims. There were only a few people in the know, and these people were impossible to spread outside.


    Many people, including the Prussian military, think that this is an action planned by the king, the cabinet, and the military, and no one ever thought that it was a high-level decision of the military.


    Of course, only the high-level plan for this operation will block the most basic loopholes. If it was planned by the bottom of the army, it is presumed that they would launch an offensive shouting slogan "for the unity of the German nation".


    This is also that Franz did not notice the Prussian movements in advance, otherwise he would keep the dark line in custody, shouting the slogan of unified Germany to attack the Danes.


    For those who are not politically minded, who can think of the political impact of this slogan. As long as it''s **** enough to be inspiring!


    Political propaganda slogans cannot be shouted. Once the slogan is shouted, it cannot be collected.


    The Prime Minister Felix asked in confusion: "But why did the Prussian government pick up the fire for Britain and France?


    Just for the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, they fell into revenge with the Russians. Even if the Tsarist government does not take them into account, they will definitely retaliate in the future.


    Even if the Prussian government is anti-Russian, they will not be able to ignore the power gap between the two countries, blindly avenging the Russians, right? "


    The current situation is not the same as in history. Historically, the Russians lost European hegemony during the Crimean War. The importance of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Tsarist government has declined. It is just a matter of face.


    At this time, for the Russians, the Kingdom of Denmark was not only a matter of face, but also their status as a continental hegemon.


    Hegemony is not just about strength, it needs to be recognized by everyone.


    A small Prussian kingdom can challenge their hegemony. If the suppression is not continued, why does the Russian Empire become the European hegemon?


    Even now that Alexander II has endured for domestic reforms, as long as Russians want to fight for European hegemony, they must take the flag of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In this respect, the approach of the Prussian government is very unwise. Even if the benefits are gained in the short term, the future is endless.


    If you are unlucky, the Tsarist government will come to you. Even with the support of Britain and France, even if they win the war, they will have great vitality.


    Franz made up his mind for a while, and replied, "I''m afraid that the Prussian government has regarded the Russians as a deadly enemy from the beginning. It doesn''t matter that they offend.


    I remember that the first goal of the Russian''s European expansion strategy was Poland.


    General Polish occupies 46.3% of the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia. From the perspective of Prussians, there is no possibility of compromise at all.


    Facing a powerful Russian empire that could be attacked at any time, they could only move closer to Britain and France.


    Now the two bosses want them to jump out and make trouble for the Russians. The reward is the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein.


    The Berlin government also did not want to see the Russian reforms succeed. Since there is support from others, it is better to start off and beat the Russians by surprise.


    They are not without odds. As long as they risk defeating the Russians once, not only can they eat up the two principalities, but they can also make Russia and Poland independent, and act as a buffer between the two countries. "


    Franz''s brain supplement level is still very good, and many people in the Prussian government think so, but they are getting farther and farther from the truth.


    The Junker aristocrats who are responsible for planning this operation can use the glory of the family to guarantee that they have never thought that far, and are only fighting for their own interests.


    Defeating the Russians was beyond their plan.


    Maoqi''s strategic plan was to defeat the Danes as soon as possible, and then be able to defend the border fortress under the Russian attack.


    Anyway, the Tsarist government is now a poor ghost, and there are conservatives in the country who are opposed to reform. As long as it is dragged on for several months, the Russian army will not defeat itself.


    Moreover, there are also independent organizations in Poland. Before suppressing the Polish rebellion, the Russian army sent troops to attack the Prussian kingdom, and there was always the possibility of being cut off by the rebels.


    In many people''s opinion, when the Tsarist government suppresses the Polish rebellion, the wallet will be used up long ago. Where can I continue to fight?


    The truth of the matter is not directly related to the decision of the Vienna government. Even if the Prussians were suddenly flooded, it would not affect Austria''s decision-making.


    After trying to make himself accept the Prussian concept, Prime Minister Felix said: "Sir, since the two countries are facing each other, we must also make a choice.


    Involving the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, we had to support the Prussians during the Putin war.


    However, because of the relationship between the Russian and Austrian alliances, we must support the Russians in the next possible war.


    Now we are also forced to the crossroads, this choice is difficult to make.


    I suggest kicking the ball to the Russians. If the Russians want Austria to help, then Russia and Austria will divide Prussia.


    The Russians acquired the Polish region, and we acquired the German region. Among the interest gaps, we can use cash compensation.


    If the Russians are different from the terms of the partition, then we declare neutrality and do not participate in this Russia-Prussian dispute. "


    Franz rolled his eyes. This is where the two countries divided Prussia, which clearly made the Russians support the unification of Austria in Germany.


    If you open the map, you can see that if Austria occupied the German region, the German Federal Empire would be surrounded by Shen Luo.


    If this is the case, Franz is not yet able to use political means to disintegrate and gradually annex the German Commonwealth, and he is embarrassed to be the master of the Habsburg dynasty.


    Although the territory of the remaining German regions is not large, most of these lands are fertile and the level of economic development is very high in Europe.


    In addition to the economy, these regions also have a large population. Without General Poland, the remaining half of the Prussian kingdom plus the German Federal Empire had a population of 17 million.


    With the current population of 60 million in the new Holy Roman Empire, the combined population of the Holy Roman Empire directly exceeded the total of Britain and France. Counting only the local, the economic aggregate also exceeds John Bull.


    Unless the Tsarist government collectively floods with water, such conditions will not be discussed at all. Release a CEIBS Big Mac, isn''t that asking for trouble?


    The real purpose of the Prime Minister Felix was to stop the Russians from talking to Austria for help.


    Otherwise, the Tsarist government holds the covenant of the Russian-Austrian alliance and continuously asks Austria for loans and assistance. Will the Vienna government give or not?


    The words given can easily cause resentment by German nationalists; if you don''t give them, it violates the covenant and is morally unjustifiable.


    Now the question is raised, as long as the Russians refuse to support Austria''s unification of the German region and the Tsarist government wants assistance, it cannot be justified.


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 Chapter 358： Second Putan War

    The Prussian government suddenly declared war on the Kingdom of Denmark, the most aggressive of which was King Christian IX of Denmark. He had no idea what was going on, and the war broke out.


    Christian IX only succeeded in 1863. Shortly after he succeeded, he revised the constitution to incorporate the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein into the Kingdom of Denmark, which was the cause of the second Putian war in history.


    At this time, Christian IX did the same. Naturally, the anger of the people in the German region was stimulated, and the three countries in the German region issued warnings.


    It was only because the Paris Conference provided them with legal support, and these sites did not border Austria. The Vienna government shouted a few words.


    Without Austria, the Kingdom of Denmark successfully merged the two principalities with the support of the Russians.


    It turns out that this cheap is not easy to account for. The Prussians had tolerated it at the time, and in fact were doing a lot of tricks. It wasn''t until the Russians were at their wit''s end that they started doing things to them.


    The war was announced on the afternoon of October 24th. The Berlin government mobilized nationwide on October 25th. On October 27th the Prussian army crossed the border and entered Denmark.


    On the surface, this is in full compliance with international law. The military mobilization the day after the declaration of war is more like a sudden decision.


    However, not every country is Prussian and has so many troops. The Kingdom of Denmark does not have barbarians, and their standing army is only tens of thousands.


    The Russians are usually covered, and these troops are enough. Even if the war broke out, the Prussians casually pulled tens of thousands of troops, and they were too tired to cope.


    Christian IX inquired: "Why did Prussia start the war without any warning in advance? How long has the last Pudan war passed, did your vigilance be eaten by dogs so soon?


    No one answered this paradoxical question. Without warning, who knows that Prussians will suddenly start?


    This is a conceptual problem. The emergence of railways has greatly speeded up the movement of troops. Two days have been enough for Prussians to gather tens of thousands of troops. This is enough.


    Prime Minister Rashir persuaded: "Your Majesty, things have happened, and we will immediately mobilize nationwide to resist the Prussian attack.


    At the same time, the ambassadors to European countries are ordered to conduct diplomatic good offices, especially the support of the Russians. "


    Christian IX nodded. Regardless of the government''s responsibility, now is not the time to hold the responsibility. The most important thing during the war is stability.


    ...


    The government is aggressive, and the Danish people are even more confused. Why did they fight?


    The normal mode of operation is that the two countries first pull the skin and fight in the newspaper for months or longer. After the negotiations failed, the main faction slowly prevailed, and then sought an excuse to declare war.


    This time it was abnormal. The Prussian government found an excuse to declare war, and did not make any diplomatic efforts at all.


    The Danish capital, Copenhagen, is boiling, and countless Danes feel their dignity provoked. You must know that the Danish ancestors have also been wide, how can they be provoked by the Prussian barbarians?


    In the bakery, several customers whispered each other, and Laks, who was the boss, could even hear their conversation.


    "Roberta, the king has issued a mobilization order. I''m going to stab the Prussian barbarians. Would you like to go with me?"


    Roberta confidently replied, "Colfergen, have you got water in your head? Are the Prussian Barbarians so good at dealing with us, because we are not their opponents at all!


    Now you are still being honest and waiting for European countries to intervene. Don''t forget our geographical location, the gateway to the Baltic Sea, the Russians certainly cannot tolerate the occupation of Prussian barbarians. "


    Colfergen said dissatisfied, "Did you not brave yourself in the past, why have you become a counselor now? How can the brave Danes be afraid of a bunch of barbarians?"


    Roberta sneered and said, "Don''t be stupid, everyone is aware of the military strength of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In the last Pudan war, our troops were bewildered and turned by the Prussians. Do you know that more than 30,000 people have been sacrificed and they have finally lost the war.


    The Prussians were not driven by us at all. They were scared away by the threat of the Russians. If we rely on our own power, the Jutland Peninsula will have to change hosts.


    The Kingdom of Denmark has fallen, and now we are just a small country that lives under the wings of a large country. Such a war is not suitable for us. "


    ...


    The two went further and further, and the sound gradually disappeared from Lax''s ear. It wasn''t the first time he heard such a conversation. The aged Laks sighed. Denmark is no longer Denmark.


    Even in the failed Putin war more than a decade ago, the courage shown by the Danes was not comparable now, and Laks participated in the war in person.


    Even with heavy losses and repeated defeats, they are still fighting. A large number of youths took the initiative to join the army and fought bitterly with the Prussians.


    Under the attack of the Prussians, they supported for more than a year without giving in. Until now, the younger generation has pinned their hopes on the intervention of the powers.


    No way, the Kingdom of Denmark has really fallen. Eliminate two foreign countries. The population of the Kingdom of Denmark is less than 2 million, to be exact about 1.66 million.


    Population is not the whole of a country, but without enough population, this country must not be strong.


    In the last war, the Prussians did not seize the two principalities, but they greatly damaged the Kingdom of Denmark. To this day, many people are still worried about the war.


    The clamor is so fierce that if they were put on the battlefield, they would be better than anyone else.


    In contrast, the Kingdom of Prussia is another story. Since the Berlin government issued a mobilization order, militia reserves in various places have spontaneously rushed to the designated location to gather.


    After the last Pudan war was forced to admit defeat, the Prussians were very dissatisfied. If it was not that the bears were too strong, they would recklessly go up.


    The following taunts from the German region made the young generation of Prussia feel shame and wanted to wash away the shame of that year.


    The Russians are indeed strong, but the younger generation is not afraid at all. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. A group of middle and young boys think that once the war begins, all countries in the German region will support them.


    There is nothing wrong with this statement, as long as the Prussian government is willing to get the support of the countries of the German region.


    It''s very easy to operate, just go back to the time of Shinra. As long as the Berlin government dares to do so, the Vienna government will not mind tearing up the Russian-Australian alliance.


    Anyway, the current Russian empire is weak, and Britain and France are teammates. Let''s go and kick the Russian empire together, then step on two feet, and you can get it done.


    The specific operation is to dismember Russia and separate Finland, the Baltic States, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Far East.


    After such a wave of operations, the population of the Russian Empire has made a double fold. Even if you want to play the Soviet model, did Comrade Lenin have not been born?


    Once one side of the threat was settled, he would not be persuaded in the face of British and French Franz. The big deal is to stabilize Napoleon III first, and if the Italian region is not enough, then the lowland countries will be added.


    In the face of interest, any contradiction can be put back. Now that Germany and France have no unforgiving hatred, it is impossible to leave the fat meat at their door.


    Big German and Grand France appear at the same time. It is estimated that John Niu will be aggressive, and I don''t know which family to start first. One operation is not good, and the other in Europe is dominated.


    As long as the British are hesitant and Austria integrates the German region, they will be invincible later.


    People and tactics can kill the French. In this era, John Niu was not able to organize millions of cannon fodder and sent them to Europe for consumption.


    There is no doubt that this is just what the German nationalists believe, the prerequisite for its establishment: that the rulers of all countries in the German region have no selfishness.


    This idea is a bit naive, but idealists cannot afford too much. Now dare to fight against guns on the battlefield and fight for the unity of Germany, they are all excellent talents.


    Chief of the General Staff of Prussia, Ma Qi, has personally entered the army and took command. Because the banner of unification in the German region cannot be used, the inspiring slogans are now difficult to write.


    What is more troublesome is to explain to the soldiers why they cannot play the banner of united Germany. To put it bluntly, because of the interests, it definitely cannot work, and the new torture system in Austria has gained the approval of the majority of the German people.


    The rights of the ruling class are impaired, regardless of ordinary people. Their interests have not been compromised, so they are more likely to benefit.


    Looking at the report with the German word, Mao Qi frowned and said, "Replace all these contents. In the future military documents, Prussia will be the core. This is the name of a region and cannot represent our country. . "


    The middle-aged officer objected: "His chief of staff, this time we are going to regain the two duchyes in the German region. Is it not good to remove the German?"


    Without this banner, the legal basis is insufficient, and it can even be said that there is no legal basis at all.


    Can''t continue to use the German nation, can''t we always use the banner of the German nation? This involves a wider range, the Danes are counted as the northern branch of the Germanic people.


    Directly under the banner of the Kingdom of Prussia, the people of Schleswig-Holstein would not buy it.


    This is a unique cultural characteristic of Europe. If you put it another way, you will not recognize it.


    However, there was no politics, and after finding that there was no opportunity to unify the German region, the Berlin government had decided to go German, just like Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.


    This is also the will of Britain and France. The most effective way to prevent the reunification of the German region once and for all is to divide them.


    Mao Qi stared at him severely and said, "Major Amanda, I don''t want to hear any reason, now you just need to execute the order!"


    ...


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 Chapter 359： The Second Vienna System Collapses

    The sudden outbreak of the Putin war made the situation in Europe suddenly grim.


    The Danish government requires that countries intervene in the war in accordance with the Putin Armistice Treaty and agreements reached with the countries of the Vienna system, and sanction the kingdom of Prussia, which violates the rules.


    Theoretically, the Danish government''s request was supported, and the Kingdom of Prussia was jointly suppressed by European countries, and even had to pay huge war reparations or punishment for cedement.


    There is no doubt that the Danish demands are difficult to meet due to the complex relationship between Britain, France, Russia and Austria.


    ...


    After the lessons of the Near East War, isolationism prevailed within the British government, and they advocated avoiding being involved in European disputes as much as possible.


    The official residence of the Downing Street Prime Minister is discussing how the London government should handle itself in the changing situation in Europe.


    Foreign Minister Raslin analyzed: "The Prussians suddenly provoked this Putin war, mainly because the three countries, Russia, France and Austria, put too much pressure on them.


    At the same time, it borders three major countries, and the mainland is separated by two places. The Berlin government has always had a strong sense of distress, for fear of being divided up by the three countries without attention.


    As early as the Paris Conference in 1853, regarding the division of the German region, we had proposed the exchange of land between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Federal Empire of Germany. As a result, the two sides did not succeed.


    The Kingdom of Prussia lost a chance to merge its homeland and had to maintain huge armaments to ensure the security of its territory.


    Now the French are peeking into their Rhineland region, the Austrians want to take back Silesia and the Saxony region, and the Russians are ambitious about the city of Poland.


    The three countries did not take action, mainly because of mutual restraint, and their interests could not be reached.


    There has been no compromise on the ownership of the Rhineland region between Austria and France, and the ownership of Silesia between Russia and Austria is also controversial.


    Taking advantage of the contradictions of various countries and their own strength, the Kingdom of Prussia was temporarily preserved, but the crisis has not been resolved.


    In fact, as early as 1853, some people in the country proposed to support Prussia, merge the German Federation and the Kingdom of Prussia, and make the European continent go all out.


    This plan died before it even started. The cost of supporting the Kingdom of Prussia was too great, but its role was very limited.


    Even when this country is established, it will be destroyed. In order to guarantee the leadership status in the German region, the Vienna government is likely to compromise with France and Russia in exchange for incomplete German regional unification.


    Both: the French acquired the German territory west of the Rhine, and Austria abandoned the Italian region; the Russians acquired East Prussia, West Prussia, Pomerania, Posen, Silesia, etc. and parts of Austrian Poland; Under the German region.


    In order to avoid the worst situation, we chose the German region to be divided into three plans, and promoted the establishment of the second Vienna system, which created a situation of peace and stability in the European continent for more than ten years.


    After the French annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, everyone realized that the Vienna system was about to end, and the Kingdom of Prussia had the deepest sense of crisis.


    They chose to take military adventures when the Russians were the weakest. Whenever there is turmoil on the European continent, they will be involved.


    Now the Berlin government wants to take advantage of European countries, including us, and does not want to see the opportunity of the Russians to complete the reform, serving as a weapon for everyone to fight the Russians. "


    "It is impossible to support the Kingdom of Prussia. Now is the industrial age. Where shall we go to find a market for them?


    But supporting them in their fight against the Russians seems a bit viable. If we can take this opportunity, we will join forces with European nations to interrupt the Russian reforms and even split Russia. "Treasurer Agarwal said


    This is a real problem. If you open the history book, you know that the British have supported many countries. But in fact this support is very limited, always generous to others.


    Now that there is no such injustice on the European continent, the neighbors around Prussia will not have any trouble, and they will be divided up before they grow up.


    To put it plainly, now that the cake has been divided up, the rise of the new country can only grab food from the old empire, and Russia and France will not give them this opportunity. The greater the British support, the sooner Prussia died.


    Navy Secretary Edward objected: "It is not so easy. If the Russians collapse so easily, they are not worthy of our worst enemy.


    Whether it is the Polish Independence Movement or the Kingdom of Prussia, they can only give the Russians a little trouble, and they must defeat this great empire unless the two countries go to battle in person. I don''t think it''s time to persuade France and Austria to join forces to suppress the Russians.


    The Austrians have always maintained the Russian-Australian alliance, fearing to become the object of Russian invasion, and even hesitating to put the Russians into the Balkans.


    They border too many areas with the Russians. Unless the Austrians can be convinced that the Russians can be beaten to death, it is impossible for the Vienna government to take risks.


    I suggest a limited investment, just add chaos to the Russians. It is unrealistic to solve the Russian problem at one time, and we do not need to take risks. "


    "I also support a limited amount of funding to provide loans and weapons and ammunition to the Kingdom of Prussia and the Polish independent organization. There is no need to play in person.


    The Russian government appears to be in trouble, but the Tsarist army is not in disorder. The annihilated troops in the Polish area are all Polish natives who have just been recruited. They cannot represent the true strength of the Tsar''s army.


    This time it was able to consume part of the strength of the Russians, interrupt or delay their reform process, even if it was successful. "


    ...


    In Paris, the French government almost made a decision similar to that of the British, giving money, giving weapons, and returning volunteers, except that they would not send troops in person.


    Even Napoleon III was ready for robbery in the fire, but the target of the robbery was not the Russians, but Prussia, who was barely considered an ally.


    The successful annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia has inspired the ambitions of the French. Capitalists can''t stand the shortage of coal supply, they have to face the dilemma of high-priced imports, and constantly encourage the government to take action in the Rhineland region.


    The power of capital was powerful, and the French government was inevitably affected by the monetary offensive. No action was taken, that was Napoleon III''s brain online, knowing the bottom line of each country.


    Don''t think that the joint defense treaties of various countries are a joke. If they really cross the line, they might be another anti-French alliance.


    The chance of this happening is as high as 80%, and Napoleon III naturally cannot take risks. Even if it is to do it, it must also pull people into the water and share international pressure.


    Now supporting the Kingdom of Prussia is nothing more than to cheer the Berlin government. Whether they win or lose, the French can make a profit.


    If the Prussians were lucky enough to pull the Russians from the position of continental overlord, they would make a lot of money.


    As for whether the kingdom of Prussia will grow larger, it is completely out of Napoleon III''s consideration. Even if you want to expand, you need somewhere.


    If the Prussians dare to annex Russian lands, it is estimated that all European countries will support their righteous actions.


    The prerequisite is to be able to survive the revenge of the Tsarist government, otherwise all the benefits will only exist temporarily and are destined to be lost.


    ...


    There is no doubt that the decision of Britain and France directly announced the collapse of the second Vienna system. How could it be maintained that the two major powers who took the lead took the lead in breaking the rules?


    After Britain and France have stated their positions, Franz naturally will not choose to stick to it, but anyway, the historical role of this system has already played out.


    After more than ten years of development, the strength of Austria has changed dramatically, and it can withstand the shock of European chaos.


    The only big country that adheres to this system is the Russian Empire. They want to continue to maintain this system, and that''s what the terms of the Vienna system are now in their favor.


    For example: On the issue of the Pudan war, the Tsarist government can use the agreement reached in the second Vienna system as the legal basis to attack the Kingdom of Prussia.


    With the legal basis in hand, the direct consequence is that most European public opinion is supporting the Kingdom of Denmark. This war was recognized by the public as: Prussia was invading Denmark.


    Under pressure from public opinion, British and French support for Prussia was confined to the secrets, with the exception of the German Federation and Austria, and all countries were condemning the Prussian government.


    Failure to condemn the Prussian government is not tantamount to supporting them. After the last Pudan war, people in the German region had no confidence in the Prussian government.


    The Munich Daily denounced the Prussian government as a robber and accused the Prussian government of sending troops to Denmark to rob the country in order to get rid of its financial difficulties, not at all to maintain German sovereignty.


    This is the information left over from the last Pudan war. There are pictures and truths that can prove that the Prussian army organized a robbery.


    There is no need to explain, this is the case with the European army in this era. As long as there are no troops looted in the homeland, they can be regarded as disciplined.


    The Vienna Daily directly commented that the Prussian government was running out of money and was ready to use the Pudan war to cheat donations.


    The deceived people have the most say, and many people still remember it. Even after more than a decade, the Prussian government is often pulled out of the whip.


    In response to public opinion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vienna issued a declaration of neutrality as soon as possible. There is no support, not even verbal support.


    The Prussian government did not even dare to slogan to maintain German sovereignty, and the German nationalists were also very dissatisfied.


    People who had originally intended to support the Kingdom of Prussia to recapture the two principalities also retreated. Many people worry that the Prussian approach is to completely cut off from Germany and learn from Switzerland and the Netherlands as a self-contained system.


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 Chapter 360： Lonely

    The Putin War led to the collapse of the Vienna system, which was not harmonious to many small European countries. Without the protection of this system, everyone will return to the era of precariousness.


    As a rule breaker, Prussia naturally pulls hatred. The most direct consequence is that during the Putin war, all countries stood by the Danes.


    Of course, this does not prevent everyone from supporting the Prussians in the Prussian confrontation. International politics has always supported what is good for itself, and opposed to affecting its own interests.


    St. Petersburg, the whole world is waiting for the action of the Tsarist government.


    If it was the age of Nicholas I, then there is no word to say-type. It is not difficult for the Russian Empire to defeat Prussia with strong strength.


    It is difficult to say how much it will cost. At least one thing is certain, as long as the Tsarist government does not die, the Kingdom of Prussia cannot counterattack.


    Just look at the map to know how big the Russian Empire is. Prussia has no possibility of directly attacking the Yellow Dragon. Once it starts, it is a war of attrition.


    The Russians are least afraid of attrition, and at the same time they are most afraid of attrition. Apart from having no money, the Tsarist government is not short of anything.


    Alexander II hesitated. He didn''t want to fight the war now. There is no money in the pocket to speak with confidence. Prussia was easy to deal with, but the English and French later were very difficult.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov analyzed: "His Majesty, the positions of European countries have become clear. Countries have condemned Prussia''s illegal behavior, but no country has taken substantial action.


    It can be initially judged that Britain and France have exerted pressure on countries to keep them neutral in the Putin war, the purpose is to hit us.


    If the Kingdom of Denmark cannot be maintained, our international reputation will inevitably be damaged, and even our current international status will be lost.


    The Prussians are very determined and have rejected our advice. If you want to keep the Kingdom of Denmark, diplomatic means are not enough. You can only rely on force. "


    "Austrians didn''t move, did they just let the Vienna system fall?" Alexander II asked with concern.


    "As early as last year when the Kingdom of Denmark merged with the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein, Austria broke off relations with the Kingdom of Denmark.


    Now that relations between the two countries have not been normalized, the chances of the Vienna government supporting the Kingdom of Denmark are almost zero. Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov replied


    Obviously, this is not the answer that Alexander II wanted. The break of diplomatic relations between the two countries is not a conflict of interest between the two countries. In fact, it is more a political need.


    The Vienna government deliberately made a gesture for the people in the German region to show that their determination to unify the German region has never weakened.


    Political correctness works for every government. Now that Prussia breaks the Vienna system and wages war on the Danes, Austria makes sense without action.


    In any case, Prussia is a German state, but Denmark is not. Helping relatives or arguing is a very obvious problem. The neutrality of the Vienna government is that it has a bad relationship with Prussian relatives.


    After a long silence, Alexander II continued to ask, "If we go to war with the Kingdom of Prussia, which side will Austria stand on?"


    This is the core issue. Prussia has obtained the support of Britain and France, and most European countries want to see Russia fail. Without Austria''s support, this war would not have been possible.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov explained: "It is not completely certain yet. From the information gathered so far, the Vienna government is more likely to support us.


    They wanted to unify the German region, and the Prussian kingdom was the biggest obstacle, and a strong Prussian was not in their interest.


    Even if the Prussian kingdom was willing to join the Shinra Empire, the Vienna government did not want to see a powerful state appear, weakening their control of the empire. "


    After a moment of hesitation, Alexander II made the decision: "Tell the Vienna government that as long as we win this war, the Silesian region is theirs.


    Except for not allowing them to unify the German region, other conditions can be considered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on their own. We cannot do without their support in this war. "


    Hit, you have to hit. The status of the Russian Empire was shot with one shot at a time. How could a tsar who did not dare to fight lead Russia?


    It is not enough to destroy the Kingdom of Prussia, that will give Austria the opportunity to unify the German region, but it is necessary to teach this little boy who jumped back.


    Alexander II had already figured out that hiding was inescapable. European countries want to interrupt Russia''s reforms, even if they have escaped this time and the next time.


    Once the Russian Empire shows signs of weakness, a wolf-eater situation will emerge. Austria, now the strongest ally, may also become a vanguard of dividing Russia.


    It is the best option to destroy the first Prussian Levi, or the Russian Empire will have to cut meat.


    ...


    The Royal Palace of Mexico. Since the throne of the emperor, Massimilino I has exploded with twelve points of enthusiasm, striving to build Mexico into a great empire.


    He works diligently, loves the people, and works hard for governance. He does not lean towards any interest group and strives to be as fair as possible. They even pardoned the Republicans and let go of their political enemies.


    Then, over time, he reluctantly found that the domestic situation had not improved as a result, but had worsened.


    The pardons have been pardoned without easing domestic political struggles. These people immediately ran out and pulled the team, making his emperor''s counterattack.


    The emperor worked diligently and loved the people, and the bureaucrats below acted indiscriminately, and the result was of no use.


    The most deadly is the notarization and fairness, which supported his superior constitutionalists, and did not occupy a dominant position in the new government. Massimiliano I shared his rights with the neutrals and the opposition, causing their dissatisfaction.


    Many members of the constitutionalists are desperate for the emperor, believing that their investment has been overwhelmed, and they have chosen to withdraw their capital. It should not be a sideline to watch.


    After all, Maximilian was already an emperor, and even if the constitutionalists regretted it, there was no way to change to a new emperor.


    The results of the previous government reform, Massimilino selectively retains most of them, because the failure to consider soil and water dissatisfaction has caused dissatisfaction among all levels of the country.


    For example: At the beginning of the throne, the Catholic Church also made great efforts in order to recover the land they lost.


    This part of the land was not given to the people, most of it fell into the hands of republican bureaucrats and big landowners and capitalists who supported them. Now that the Republicans have failed politically, the church will naturally fight back.


    Under normal circumstances, Massimilino I must be on his side to fight against the Republican enemy.


    However, he believes that the church should not hold too much land. The land was taken over by the state, and the government sold it to private individuals, a legal transaction.


    There is no doubt that this violates the principle of party disagreement. Can not bring benefits to supporters, naturally do not think that everyone continues to support him.


    In just a few months, Massimilino I not only failed to cultivate his own cronies, but instead drove many supporters to the opposite side.


    This is only part of the story. The most typical case of death is that, shortly after the succession of Maximilian I, the debt of the Mexican empire tripled.


    As an idealist, it is naturally very flickering.


    As soon as he got to power, he faced a financial crisis. The government needed funds to run. The French army who interfered in the Mexican civil war needed to pay back.


    Facing this predicament, Massimilino I could only borrow money. The French, as his supporter, ate this cake naturally, but the French appetite was a bit big.


    In addition to the French, the interests of the other two interfering countries must also be safeguarded. Recognizing the debt owed by the previous government is one of them.


    Here Massimilino I made another mistake. Many of the debts in it were actually illegal. He did not need the new government to inherit them. He took it all.


    The famous Miramar Agreement was thus signed. Massimilino I commissioned French banks to issue 114 million peso bonds, of which the French withheld a third to repay their debts and a quarter to withhold Debts of other countries.


    Coupled with the messy handling fees, 42.18 million pesos remained in the hands of Massimilino, and the money had to pay for the French military''s garrison and maintain the government.


    Without doing anything, the debt tripled. People of insight in Mexico naturally despise this emperor.


    Even if you want a loan, you still have to consider the actual situation. The Mexican government has no money to pay the debt, and the French now demand that Massimilino I mortgage the tariffs.


    Massimiliano I reacted and found himself cheated.


    The Mexican empire was not as affluent as outside rumors, and it was not fake to produce silver. However, most of these minerals had strong backgrounds and could not collect a few taxes at all.


    Massimiliano I knew the importance of customs and was unwilling to hand it over to the French. The contract period between the two parties ended.


    "Your Majesty, you sign this treaty!"


    The French commander in Mexico, Bazin, took out a document and handed it to Massimilino I, without seeing any respect for the emperor.


    Massimilino I picked up the documents, and saw nothing torn directly, all the ground lost. He said coldly, "Okay, you can go now."


    As the line of the Habsburgs, Massimilino also has a temper. The French did not give him face, and naturally it was impossible for him to give face.


    Bazan left the palace with an iron complexion, but he didn''t say anything threatening. It''s one thing not to put Massimilino in his eyes, and he still dares not mess up.


    He is not a mob of Republicans. France is also a monarchy. Maintaining the dignity of monarchs is the common will of European monarchies, and Bazin naturally will not taboo.


    It doesn''t matter if you don''t get the emperor''s signature, so does the cabinet''s signature. Originally, the French were ready to find a senior official to sign, and then settled the established facts.


    Now that the Paris government has appointed even an officer of the Mexican Customs, it is waiting to fill in the legal formalities and go to office.


    It was only during a banquet that Baden and Massimilino I clashed, that he deliberately took out documents to stimulate Massimilino.


    From the beginning, the French just wanted a puppet emperor, and unfortunately, Maximilian did not cooperate at all, and was still trying to be a good monarch.


    However, this effort has greatly worsened the situation. As an emperor united by the French constitutionalists, conservatives, and churches, Massimilino did not stand politically with the class that supported him.


    Whimsical wants to be the most notarized monarch, not the spokesperson of any political faction. He hopes to establish a moderate government, which will be recognized by all parties.


    At present, he has successfully completed half of his goals, achieved fairness and justice, and has not become the spokesperson of any class or interest group.


    It is estimated that the remaining half will never be achieved. If the domestic political group needs him to withstand the pressure of the French, Massimilino is now truly lonely.


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 Chapter 361： The federal governments counterattack

    The French''s unscrupulous expansion in Mexico naturally caused dissatisfaction from all walks of life in Mexico, and Massimilino I was involved.


    Massimilino, who didn''t notice the change in status, took measures to intensify the conflict and broke through this layer of window paper.


    He protested directly to Napoleon III: the French army arrogantly violated Mexico''s sovereignty, and the result was naturally tragic.


    From the standpoint of France, the actions of these French troops are undoubtedly in their interests.


    Napoleon III, who was good at changing his face, ignored the protest. Instead, he accused Massimilino and the Mexican government of lacking management skills, unable to maintain national stability, and the French to do the work.


    Both sides are attacking the key points and fighting. As internal struggles intensified, Republican rebels led by Juarez escaped.


    You know, when Juarez led the Republican guerrillas in the most crisis, there were only a few hundred people, hiding in the old forest in the mountains.


    Without realizing the dangers of the rebels, Massimilino pardoned many Republican political prisoners and asked them to bring a letter to Juarez.


    He also assured in the letter that as long as he acknowledged his throne and abandoned the armed rebellion, he would pardon all the rebels.


    Well, in fact, it is Massimiliano who appreciates the patriots such as Juarez, trying to solve the problem by peaceful means and absorbing these people for his own use.


    Deep in the canyon, the Mexican Free Army Command, Juarez warmly welcomed his comrades who had escaped.


    A middle-aged man said, "His Excellency, this is a letter from Massimiliano."


    There is no doubt that the approach of Massimiliano I did not achieve the expected results. The pardoned political prisoner still did not agree with his emperor, let alone the so-called Thanksgiving Dade.


    The reason is very realistic. Massimilino cannot meet their interests and needs, and the two sides are destined to become enemies.


    In the eyes of many people, this political forgiveness is still a taint in their lives. It will be suspected of the loyalty of the revolution. Only the emperor can wipe it off.


    After reading the letter, Juarez sneered and said, "This stupid dreamed in the day and actually wanted us to surrender."


    After that, Juarez glanced at the crowd and saw everyone''s reaction. He was very satisfied with the result, and no one advocated surrender.


    A close friend suggested: "His President, this is also an opportunity. If we can take the opportunity to kill the government forces outside, our crisis will be lifted."


    Juarez nodded, the French and the Mexican government forces joined forces to besiege them, and the Free Army was squeezed in a place.


    Don''t look at the vastness of the canyon area, but the local population is small and mostly Indian tribes.


    Juarez was also an Indian, and most of the Free Army were also Indians before they survived. However, there are no fewer conflicts between Indian tribes than with whites, and flicker cannon fodder is not so easy.


    Most of those who can persist until now are his close friends, but this part of the Republicans who have just been pardoned, their loyalty cannot be determined.


    Juarez encouraged morale: "Everyone can rest assured that the difficulties are only temporary. The American civil war is coming to an end. No matter who is the winner, he does not want to see an Mexican emperor.


    Soon we can get a steady stream of weapons and ammunition, drive out the French invaders, and by the way overthrow the idiot emperor. "


    There is no doubt that they are now linked to both North and South. It was just because of the civil war that the two sides did not support them.


    The southern government did not dare to offend the powers and did not give a clear answer. Although the northern government has publicly opposed Massimilino''s succession, it does not want to stimulate British, French, or Ossi.


    Don''t look at Massimilino. It seems that the French pushed it to the top. In fact, the three countries of Britain and Austria also expressed their support.


    It was just that the French sent troops directly and dominated Mexico. Massimilino''s political methods were not enough, and he could not use the three countries to balance the French.


    This is also one of the reasons why Juarez is unwilling to compromise, a political idiot is destined to sit still. If Massimilino was a hero, it would be impossible to do such a naive thing.


    The pardon of political prisoners has undoubtedly strengthened the organizational capabilities of the Free Army. Maybe these people can''t fight with guns, but they can flicker more artificial counterattacks.


    ...


    News of the collapse of the Vienna system was passed to the United States as quickly as possible. President Lincoln was relieved that the changes in the situation in Europe will certainly restrain the energy of all countries and give them the opportunity to unify the United States.


    Soon he was bitter again, no matter how the situation in Europe changed, at least he had to lay down the southern government first!


    But the carefully prepared General Assembly battle turned into a war of attrition with the southern government. On average, one group is downsized every day. It has been going on for several months, and I still don''t see the chance of winning.


    Even if the northern government has a manpower advantage, it has dropped from 1.65: 1 before the war to 1.3: 1 now. This advantage is no longer obvious.


    The butterfly effect is powerful, and the weakening of the population advantage has directly led to a significant decline in the potential for war in the north.


    If it had not been for Lincoln''s insistence on the implementation of the Abolition of Slavery Act and the Homestead Act, which mobilized everyone''s enthusiasm for joining the army, it is already the Southern Government that has won.


    Secretary of State Safar said: "His Excellency, according to the intelligence analysis we have received, the Russians and the Kingdom of Prussia have a seven-level chance of war.


    Most of Britain and France want to support Prussia, Spain''s position is unknown, Austrians should be very contradictory.


    The Vienna government wants the Russians to fail and increase their right to speak in the Russian-Australian alliance; it also does not want to see the Prussian kingdom grow larger and increase their difficulty in unifying the German region.


    Once the war breaks out, Britain and France will definitely cause trouble for the Russians in other areas, and the support of the Tsarist government for us may soon stop. "


    Safal''s words undoubtedly told Lincoln that don''t expect the situation in Europe to get out of control and countries will give up their intervention in the American civil war.


    The deepest change in Europe this time is nothing more than the rupture of relations between Britain, France and Russia, and there has been no internal contradiction in the four countries'' interference in the alliance.


    Even if the situation in Europe involves their energies, the power of countries in the Americas can also interfere in this war. After all, the strength of the north and the south are too close, and the addition of external forces can break the balance at any time.


    After hesitating for a moment, Lincoln made the worst plan.


    "Creating public opinion, emphasizing that the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, interfere in our internal affairs, and pass on to them the ongoing responsibility of the civil war!


    At the same time contacting the revolutionary parties and independent organizations we support, they now need to contribute. It is not necessary for them to achieve results, as long as they can distract countries. "


    The United States hates people, and it is not without reason. After 1848, the revolutionary parties and independent organizations in European countries basically met here.


    For example: the Hungarian Independent Organization, the French Revolutionary Party, the Spanish Revolutionary Party, the Irish Independent Organization, the Italian Coal Burning Party ... These organizations have not received less American funding.


    Of course, the US government in this era has not been so domineering and dare not directly provide financial assistance to these organizations. Most of them are raised in the United States through donations.


    In any case, the US federal government has helped them. Otherwise, organizations such as the Hungarian Independent Organization that have lost their foundation have long disappeared in the long history.


    Who keeps their Hungarian nation only 600,000? Half of them joined the labor camp and contributed to Austria''s transportation construction.


    However, the people at the bottom of the Hungarian region have changed and become Austrians. Regardless of descent and cultural traditions, people think they are Austrians, and they are Austrians.


    There is no way, when they let them be Hungarians, their status as serfs did not get human rights in the Hungarian Republic.


    Even if the illegal organization only existed for a few months, it was enough for publicity.


    Even the serfdom of the past had the rule of the Hungarian kingdom. Anyway, it has nothing to do with the great emperor. It was the emperor who abolished serfdom and gave everyone land.


    The large number of people at the bottom did not buy it, and the high-level leaders were sacked during the Revolution. Under normal circumstances, the Hungarian independent organization should disappear, but it is still supported by Americans.


    Perhaps this is only habitual, but it also makes the Vienna government very unhappy. This time Austria''s involvement in the American Civil War and the eradication of the Hungarian Independent Organization is one of the reasons Franz convinced the government.


    Similarly, the French Revolutionary Party exiled in American political asylum after the failure of the revolution. Although the Spanish Revolutionary Party is still struggling with the government, it also needs financial support from the United States.


    Not to mention the independent Irish organizations, the Irish almost all moved here, and the independent organizations naturally followed suit, which is the largest number of these organizations.


    Secretary of State Safar objected: "His President, these organizations have limited strength, and at best they are tossing a little trouble, and it is very difficult to play a role.


    Moreover, I am afraid that the consequences of doing so will be very serious. If we do not do well, it will anger all countries and make our situation worse. "


    It is not that Safar looks down on these organizations. Except for Spain, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are now stable and do not have the conditions for a revolution.


    Hesitating a bit, President Lincoln said with a bitter smile: "It''s all here. Whether we do it or not, they will stand on our opposite side.


    Of course, if we lose this battle, maybe they will become our allies again, who knows?


    Make things a little more vague, and the people of the federal government should not come forward and find the gold masters who support them to force them to take action.


    Whether it''s launching an uprising, assassination of dignitaries, or organizing a march, just distract the attention of various countries.


    I remember that the Italian Coal Burning Party had planned the assassination case in an attempt to provoke the Franco-Austrian war. We can also suggest that various organizations follow suit. "


    The bottom line doesn''t exist. If it can disturb countries and reduce their pressure, President Lincoln doesn''t mind doing it better.


    Secretary of State Safar nodded, and at this stage he could only take risks.


    Anyway, the worst situation is nothing more than the US split. Under the interference of the powers, the possibility of the United States'' reunification is very low. If you do not take risks, it is impossible.


    ...


    Delaware, a Hungarian independent organization in a mansion is meeting. If it is a meeting, it is better to say that they are the gold owners behind the Hungarian Independent Organization and hold them accountable.


    Hare, an American Hungarian capitalist, asked, "Stephen, it''s been so many years, and you haven''t noticed anything at all. Have you forgotten your vow-to restore the great Hungary?"


    Stephen was the missing fish after the defeat of the Hungarian War of Independence, because he visited the Ottoman Empire for help and escaped the liquidation of the Vienna government.


    The high-level officials have been hung up, and the middle-level revolutionaries like him have become leaders. Later, the Ottoman Empire counseled and did not dare to continue to support them, and was forced into exile to the United States.


    After years of cultivation, Stephen, a once-blooded youth, no longer exists. Now, as the leader of the Hungarian Revolutionary Party, he has become a politician.


    Stephen explained hastily: "Mr. Arest, Hungary''s independence cannot be achieved overnight.


    At that time, Mr. Kosut failed because he was too impatient.


    At present, the strength of the Austrians is still strong. After the Great Revolution, Hungary was divided into seven. The Vienna government used the checks and balances of ethnic minorities in Hungary. It is difficult to succeed in launching an uprising. "


    Jarest sneered: "I also know why Cosut''s stupid man failed, but wouldn''t it be okay for you to go next?


    Even if it is not possible to achieve complete independence and obtain a state seat in the New Holy Roman Empire, this will not be possible? It really isn''t working, you can get the provincial status!


    You don''t even need an armed uprising, just launch people into the streets and demonstrate, step by step, the Vienna government will give in. "


    Wherever there is a circle, the Hungarian nation has almost zero influence in the United States and cannot help him. As a successful capitalist, Arest''s temperament is naturally not high.


    In order to develop better, he chose to cooperate with the federal government as a black hand to manipulate the independent organization of Hungary.


    From his evaluation of Kosut, it can be seen that he does not have any respect for the Hungarian independent organization. From the standpoint of the superior, he is giving orders.


    As for whether Hungary can be independent, what does it matter to him? From a personal interest perspective, Arest would rather have Hungary remain independent before he can continue to maintain his current unique position.


    These attentions are now only for the purpose of creating chaos in Austria. Whether the Vienna government will compromise or not is not important. As long as the Hungarian independent organization makes a move, he will give the federal government a hand.


    After being together for so long, Stephen naturally understood the nature of Arest, both sides are using each other.


    Everyone needs to live. More than ten years have passed. Many members of Hungarian independent organizations, including Stephen, have industries in the United States. The energy they spend on managing their industry far exceeds their investment in independent organizations.


    As for the great cause of Hungarian independence, it was naturally entrusted to the secondary two teenagers to complete it. Wouldn''t it still be possible for these old guys to fall into charge?


    After so many years, only 200,000 Hungarians are registered in Austria, which has already explained a lot of problems.


    In the face of reality, many people have selectively changed ethnic groups. Perhaps after decades, this nation disappeared into the long history.


    These circumstances are clear to everyone. People are gone, and they are independent ghosts. Many young people in the Hungarian region do not know the Hungarian people.


    To put it bluntly, the Hungarian nation has only been around for decades, and if no accidents have occurred, their "father of the nation" is still alive.


    Prior to this, there was no concept of the Hungarian nation at all. This is why many Hungarians accept the Austrian people, and no one has ever told them that they belong to the Hungarian people.


    Some people now propose to change the name of the Hungarian independent organization to the Austrian Revolutionary Party, but it has been opposed by the older generation, which means that their efforts have been totally denied.


    Stephen thought for a while and said, "Mr. Arest, now taking the risk to change the way we fight, we need a lot of manpower and material resources, but also some time for preparation."


    Before that, Hungarian independent organizations had only two businesses, developing secret party members and assassinations.


    Organizing the people is not something that has never been done, but the ending is usually more tragic. People talk about it and use it everywhere. Often in the process of concatenation, they don''t know who reports it.


    Not everyone is willing to be independent with them. Most people in Hungary are satisfied with their current lives and have no will to revolution.


    The older generations who had experienced the Great Revolution even regarded them as flood beasts. When independent organizations are operating in the Hungarian region, they dare not mention independence.


    That was to get the gold fee. If the American gold owner stopped funding, the organization would be dissolved within a few years.


    In fact, in history, this independent organization died halfway, and those who led Hungary''s independence later had nothing to do with them.


    Jarrest complained pretendingly: "I see, I want to see the results first. If you are so passive, you will consume people''s patience with you.


    Organizing people''s donations is not easy now, especially in recent years, no Hungarian compatriots have emigrated to the United States. "


    It''s the most important thing that the independent organization''s face is sinking. The absence of Hungarians immigrating to the United States also means that it is difficult for their organizations to absorb fresh blood.


    This also means that their importance to the US government is decreasing. If one day they completely lose their value, they might well compromise with the federal government and sell them directly.


    Before this, the Hungarian Independent Organization has been sold by many countries, such as Britain, France, Ottoman and other countries.


    The members of the Hungarian Independent Organization that stayed in these countries suddenly encountered accidents and then took the box lunch.


    Cold sweat was already on Stephen''s forehead, and he understood that it was not a negotiation, but a direct threat. If this is not possible, Americans will trade their heads with the Vienna government.


    Don''t think that it is easy to hide in this era, you can escape the pursuit of the Vienna government. If it''s just a person, just find a small place in the country and hide it, and everything will be fine.


    But for independent organizations, if they really leave the United States, their good days will come to an end. Not every country offers them asylum.


    Stephen assured: "Mr. Arest, please rest assured that we will do our best in this operation, and you will see results within six months.


    ...


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 Chapter 362： Than rotten tissue

    After sending Arest, Stephen had a headache. It''s easy to say, it''s not the same thing at all.


    Austria is not the United States, and the Hungarian region is deeply influenced by German culture. In particular, the compulsory education introduced in the past ten years has affected a generation.


    What is the core of German culture? This question is difficult to answer, but there is a tradition that has always affected this nation, and that is-military culture.


    A country that puts military training in elementary school textbooks has cultivated everyone''s discipline from an early age. Discipline has penetrated the bone marrow of many people.


    The strict nation is not someone who flickers on the street with you casually. If you can''t convince them, you are more likely to be sent to the police station.


    In theory, as long as you take the time to persuade, you can organize it. In fact, as long as a little accident happened in the middle and someone was reported, they lost.


    If Hungarian independent organizations have the ability to connect tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people to march on the streets, they will not fall into this situation.


    Stephen asked, "What do you think? It seems that Americans are afraid of countries interfering in this civil war and want us to make things trouble the Austrians."


    As an independent organization leader, he has gradually become a nominal leader. This is America, advocating liberalism. Affected by this, Stephen''s rights were greatly impaired, and no member could be forced to order.


    Veteran revolutionary Cesar frowned and said, "Mr. Stephen, the situation is very troublesome now. How much strength we have, Ariste knows very well.


    If it wasn''t for him to make a profit from it and help us cover it, the federal government is likely to cancel our funding.


    Our foundation in the country has long been lost. Even if everyone has some connections, it is used once less.


    It may be okay to do a little help occasionally. If they let us know our plan, we wo n¡¯t ask for our rewards, even if they are friends.


    Now we have more than 28,000 members in name. In fact, everyone knows that these people have either met God or are on their way to see God.


    For political prisoners, the Austrian army has always been inaccessible.


    Now our members are the hundreds of people who have developed in the United States. Occasionally, it is okay to do a small damage, and to make a big move, it is not enough to catch us all. "


    It was because of their understanding of the independent organization that Arest had the idea to let them organize a march, not an armed revolution.


    However, Asrest immigrated to the United States with his parents at an early age and did not know the actual situation in Austria. His outlook on life and world are both American systems, and he takes it for granted that it is easy to organize public demonstrations.


    Even if you don''t have support, you can build momentum by spending money to hire someone. This is really no problem in the United States, but in Austria, it is necessary to sit tight and wear it.


    In fact, Cesar''s so-called sabotage is not all Hungarian independent organizations in action, most of them self-proclaimed.


    Just as a terrorist organization declares responsibility for some irrelevant incidents, it is actually for the sake of existence.


    They are no exception. Over 80% of Austria''s major cases have been credited with their credit.


    Americans cannot verify, and dare not verify. The U.S. government in this era has not yet had the confidence to do things in Europe. In the event that an investigation is found, the federal government cannot afford it.


    From start to finish, the federal government has not contacted them once and has not assigned any missions. Including the relationship between Arest and the federal government, everyone just speculated.


    An old man in a flower box said sternly: "Otherwise, let''s deal with it casually. In the end, we will not get the funds for the activities. Everyone has a home and a job, and they will starve to death.


    I don''t believe that Americans dare to surrender us. Isn''t American afraid that we will give them out? "


    Stephen said calmly: "Mr. Suzari, don''t say such children. Americans naturally dare not let us fall into the hands of the Austrians, which will cause them great trouble.


    But in the style of the Vienna government, even if we are dead, Americans don''t mind trading our bodies.


    Looking at the revolutionary organizations in European countries, the Austrian revolutionary organizations are the least. Their attitude towards political prisoners has always been dead. "


    This is the most daunting. Since Franz''s succession, the Vienna government has not pardoned any political prisoner. Once he became a political prisoner, he was killed regardless of life or death.


    Except for being a traitor and receiving a vote from the Vienna government, which can be pardoned, the rest will only be revoked if the person dies.


    The Great Revolution involved too many people, as long as they were not really high-level people, they usually kept a low profile and did not publicly promote independence, revolution, and rebellion. Who knows these little pawns!


    It was unfortunate that all the people present, because they had no money when they fled to the United States, used the banner of the Hungarian Independent Organization to fate to their compatriots in Hungary. A banner was erected here, which was just enough to qualify for the list of Austrian political prisoners.


    Of course, there are not only one revolutionary organization that cheats out funds in the United States.


    The federal government has not conducted a check. On the one hand, this kind of thing is not easy to check and it is easy to ignite. On the other hand, they need these organizations in politics to prove that the monarchy is unpopular.


    Historically, this American play has been very successful. It was these messy revolutionary organizations that extended the American political system and laid the foundation for seizing the right to speak in the world.


    Cesar hesitated and said, "A lot of messy revolutionary organizations on the American side, and the Austrian Revolutionary Party in earlier years, are more powerful than us.


    It was only later that the Brooks guy had an accident, lost his leader, and finally surrendered to the Vienna government in an internal fight and disbanded the organization.


    I wondered if I could fool around first. If Americans persecute the surplus, it will be a big deal for us to announce the dissolution of the Hungarian Independent Organization.


    Without the Hungarian Independent Organization, we may not be able to reach the political prisoners. Let''s use domestic relations to help clear up. It is very likely that the Vienna government will cancel our wanted. "


    This can only be regarded as a solution, and for more than a decade in exile, everyone''s ambitions have been wiped out.


    Now there are wives, children, and children. How many people can leave their wives and abandon their children and walk on a road that can''t see hope?


    Stephen thought for a while and said, "Let''s contact other revolutionary organizations first. The Italian and Polish independent organizations have some strengths, and we can work with them.


    If it is not a last resort, it is better not to explain the independent organization of Hungary. Offending the federal government, we will not have a better time in the United States. "


    The strongest revolutionary organizations in Austria are the Italian Independent Organization and the Polish Independent Organization, and these two independent organizations are also transnational revolutionary organizations.


    The Polish independent organization spans the three countries of Russia and Austria; the members of the Italian independent organization are located in Sardinia, Lombardy, Venesia, the Papal State, Naples, Tuscany and other regions.


    These two multinational organizations are a hundred times better than Hungarian independent organizations. Not to mention, just look at the number of immigrants in the United States, you will know the gap.


    The number of Italian immigrants in the United States is only in the three major groups of England, Ireland, and Germany. Even Polish immigrants have more than one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand, while Hungarian immigrants are less than ten thousand.


    This makes it more difficult for Hungarian independent organizations to develop and grow. How can a small population base develop members? It is even more difficult to organize volunteers and death squads to return home to launch a revolution.


    Now Stephen is pinning his hopes on other revolutionary organizations.


    Even if the federal government is not authoritative, many people don''t look at the federal government. However, they still cannot offend the small people who are at the bottom of American society and have no country to rely on.


    In the immigrant country of the United States, there are also three or six or nine grades. Generally, the stronger the home country, the higher the social class status.


    This is why many Hungarians refuse to join independent organizations. Do n¡¯t confuse with them. Anyway, you can use the banner of Austrian immigrants and encounter things. You can also ask the Austrian embassy for help.


    This is why the American and Italian gangsters are famous. There are a large number of immigrants in Italy, and there is no protection of the motherland behind them. Everyone can only hold each other, and various communities have emerged in this context.


    The Hungarians are even more tragic. Because of the small number of immigrants, they have no influence even in the United States.


    ...


    In a manor house outside New York City, the Polish independent organization also faces the urging of the gold master. Of course they were treated much better, at least no one threatened to hand them over.


    "We should reject these unreasonable demands," said Alexandra, a core member of the Polish independent organization. "Now the organization''s strength is devoted to the uprising against the Russians, and it is very unwise to provoke the Austrians."


    Casey objected: "However, these capitalists have provided us with a lot of funds and rashly rejected their requests. It will be difficult to seek help from them in the future."


    Casey is a second-generation immigrant. Both parents are members of the Polish independent organization, and he inherited it in his generation.


    However, while supporting Poland''s independence, it is also inevitable to move closer to the United States. When considering issues, they often look forward.


    Alexandra shook her head and said, "It is not necessary. If this uprising is successful, the Kingdom of Poland will be re-established. It will not matter whether or not they support it.


    Russia''s independence is now guaranteed first, and the problems of Austrian Poland can be resolved in the future. To increase the success rate, we cannot face two enemies at the same time. "


    Obviously, this time the support of European countries gave him confidence. In Alexandra''s view, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If the dispersal of power at this time caused the uprising to fail, it would be a sinner in Polish history.


    However, the Polish Independent Organization has long been an organization. Everyone is only temporarily united for the independence of Poland, and there are a lot of internal and external interest groups.


    Although many people knew that Alexandra''s opinion was correct, it was a pity that he jumped out and contradicted him for his own benefit.


    "You are a cowardly act. The whole world is supporting the independence of the Kingdom of Poland. At this time, not at the same time get rid of Austrian rule. When is the next opportunity?


    Even missing this opportunity, the Kingdom of Poland was completely divided, and there was never an opportunity to get Galicia back from Austria. "


    It is not that Radesi opposes the independence of Russian Poland first. The problem is that the boss behind does not agree! He is the eyeliner of the federal government inside the Polish independent organization. At this time, he must show his position.


    Unlike the small group of the Hungarian Independent Organization, the Polish Independent Organization is a federation, and it is very easy to join this organization-registration is enough. If you are good at organizing Huyou, then you can all stand high.


    If the Polish independent organizations are really well organized and have achieved national independence on their scale, there is no need to wait until after the World War.


    Organizations are scattered all over the world, but do not have a core of leadership, relying only on personal prestige.


    It''s not just the Americans who bought them, almost every country has eyeliners in it, including the Russians.


    This organization has long been infiltrated like a sieve, including the Polish uprising, and leaked the wind in advance.


    Most of the leaders were arrested before the intifada was launched. In order to solve the hidden dangers, the Tsarist government temporarily decided to recruit soldiers locally, preparing to send all these suspicious elements to Central Asia to use as cannon fodder.


    If the Tsarist government was n¡¯t equally rotten and bureaucrats were slow to move, creating opportunities to reorganize the uprising, this time the uprising would have died.


    Of course, the arrest of a large number of leaders may also be a good thing. The January uprising in history was because of the arrest of these people, and they resisted for more than a year.


    If you keep these gangsters in command and be able to resist the Russian army for a month, it will be considered as God''s care.


    This is not a joke, it is the case. Looking at the history of the Polish revolution, we know that the more leaders there are after the uprising, the shorter the revolution will last.


    Radsy''s "coward" directly angered Alexandra and immediately punched him in the past, and the two were fighting together. Under the persuasion of everyone, it quickly became a scuffle.


    Of course, this hurried and hurried. After the call, everyone continued the meeting. The wounded naturally exited early, which is also a unique treatment.


    There is no doubt that Radsy was kicked out. Everyone is not a fool. His identity has been discovered long ago, but he still lives in the American territory, and it takes a little bit of face.


    Now is the time to determine Poland''s fate, and these faces will not work. Basically, there are suspicions that spies from various countries have been kicked out in this way.


    The highly respected Autumn Scott said, "Well, the flies have kicked out. The first thing I want to say is that this uprising went smoothly than expected. Although the wind leaked before the uprising, the insurgents still occupied Warsaw.


    Judging from the current situation, our chance of winning is very large, but it depends on whether we can withstand the Russian counterattack.


    Whether or not to launch an uprising in the Casilla region, everyone can express their views. Our opinions can only be used as a reference, and the final decision is left to the commanders of the front line. "


    Obviously, the continuous failure of the Polish independent organization has learned lessons and is no longer so arrogant.


    This is also the reason why all countries support the Polish independent organization. If there is always chaos, no one''s money is brought by the wind, and it is impossible to invest at will.


    Of course, this is also related to the large number of groups within the Polish independent organization. Everyone does not belong to one another. It is just an alliance. The Polish independent organization in the United States is not the leader of the Polish independence movement.


    Basically, whoever started the uprising, listened to others. The opinions of other groups were limited to reference and did not have enforcement power.


    Alexandra said: "My opinion has been raised and it is not suitable for making too many enemies at present.


    The Galicia region is not our core, and the local population base is immature. Austria has much more control over the locals than the Russians, and the Habsburgs are more popular than the Tsars.


    It can be seen from previous uprisings that both the 1846 uprising and the 1848 uprising have been strongly resisted by the local people.


    Many revolutionaries did not die in the hands of the Vienna government, but in the hands of local farmers and workers. I don''t think you can succeed by launching an uprising now. "


    This is an embarrassing problem for many revolutionaries, and the mass base in Galicia has always been poor. It''s not that they don''t work hard, the point is that the local Poles haven''t dominated.


    After so many years of operation by the Habsburgs, the local Ukrainians, Czechs, Germans, Slavs and other nationalities combined, far more than the Poles.


    Talking to these people about Poland''s independence was naturally tragic. Thanks to the good name left by the Polish aristocracy, the local people stood decisively on their opposite side.


    What hurt them most were many Poles, who thought it was good to stay in Austria, and stood on the opposite side of them.


    Before the window paper is broken, we can still discuss it. Now that Alexandra was smashed, naturally no one would make a silly offer.


    It''s not just Gasilla, it''s actually the same in General Poland. After the Germanic movement in the Kingdom of Prussia, the Polish independent organization also lost its local population base.


    This is why everyone thinks of Russia when they mention the Polish independence movement.


    It is really too risky to do things on the other two sites. If one is not good, they will take themselves in. They can only become independent in Russian Poland.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was in an embarrassing state, Qiuscott broke the silence: "Since everyone has no opinion, then proceed as planned.


    After the establishment of the Kingdom of Poland, we will consider the issue of reclaiming the land from Austria and Prussia. Pugal put together our opinions and passed them to Tragut as soon as possible. "


    Pugar''s young man replied, "No problem, Mr. Tyuscott."


    ...


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 Chapter 363： Bodily World

    The Bronx, one of the main gathering places for Italians in the United States, is also the home base of Italian independent organizations.


    Compared with other revolutionary groups, Italian independent organizations are really lively. Originally, they had leaders. The most influential coal-burning party in the revolutionary group was the main force, with its forces spreading across Italy.


    With the outbreak of the Assassin''s Case, the Charcoal Burning Party has become the most well-known terrorist organization in the world, and the kingdom of Sardinia, which is regarded as a place of hope, has been destroyed.


    The Italian Revolutionary Group has also split, and the Charcoal Party was originally made the boss. It was because of their great influence and wide influence, not that everyone really obeyed.


    Now that something is wrong, of course one by one has to cut with the charcoal burning party. In the name of the Coal Burning Party, even if the revolution is successful, it will interfere with the coalition forces to die.


    Even overseas, members of the Charcoal Burning Party did not dare to disclose their identities. They are not wanted by one or two countries. They are on the blacklist of all monarchies in Europe, even in the United States, they must be anonymous.


    After exile overseas, the coal-burning party broke out fiercely. Everyone blamed dumping the pot, attacking the other party for wantonly behavior, and sacrificing the good situation of Italy.


    Anyway, the assassination case was planned by someone else, and has nothing to do with himself, even if it is related, now he has left the relationship clear, for fear of being charged with this crime.


    External strikes combined with internal struggles, the splendid charcoal party naturally split. Now: the Italian National Salvation Army, the Italian Salvation Association, the Italian Liberal Party, the Italian Mafia ...


    Don''t get me wrong, the Italian mafia in this era is not the gang of later generations, and played a very important role in the process of Italian independence.


    (Note: The Italian name of "Mafia" is "MortoAllaFrancia, ItaliaAnela", which is abbreviated as "Mafia", which means: Eliminate France''s thirst for Italy "


    After the Kingdom of Sardinia was occupied by France, anti-French law became the biggest enemy in the hearts of the Italians. The "Italian Mafia" followed the slogan of the Sicilian people against the French invaders six hundred years ago.


    After the split, the coal-burning party is far less influential than in its original strength. Because their respective ideas are different, different revolutionary organizations also have different styles of acting.


    At the beginning, most of the Italian Revolutionaries were active in the European continent, especially in Paris. To trouble Austria, France has always been their biggest funder.


    Things will always change. After the Assassin Case broke out, their lives will be hard. At that time, the French government decided to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and their revolutionary organizations became a hidden danger.


    If the people in Paris were not too enthusiastic and ventilated in advance, the backbone of these revolutionary organizations would probably have fallen into the hands of the French government.


    As the impact of the Assassin case fermented, many people found that the situation was wrong and fled the continent.


    At this time, everyone chooses the United States is helpless. The revolution also requires capital. Originally, the British were a good goldman. However, things were too troublesome, the diplomatic pressure imposed by France and Austria was too great, and the London government could not stand it.


    After all, this kind of thing can be done secretly. The British can support the Italian Revolutionary Party, and Faul can also support the Irish Independent Organization.


    The exile in the United States is not the same. First, the distance is far enough, and everyone is low-key. It is difficult to find the two countries. Second, the United States has more Italian immigrants and has sufficient human resources and financial support.


    Now that the Italian revolutionary organizations are using the cover of local gangs, the federal government pretends that they have not seen it, and the joint investigation team''s wanted order is here.


    Gulat, one of the Italian-American immigration leaders, asked, "What do you think of the American proposal?"


    There are many people and powerful people. Although Italians are discriminated in the United States, there are millions of people. The social influence is not comparable to that of Poles and Hungarians.


    Naturally, the federal government could not threaten violently, but instead changed to cooperation: funding them, weapons and ammunition in exchange for launching an uprising in Italy.


    The leader of the Italian National Salvation Army, Gapoli, proposed: "Anyway, we will launch an uprising sooner or later. With American funding, we can alleviate everyone''s burden and promise them."


    No way, after French occupation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Gabori connected his supporters unwilling to concede directly and launched an armed uprising.


    Next, there was no doubt that the insurgents were dealt with by the French army three or two times. If they didn''t see the timing and run fast, they would be caught.


    The failure of the uprising became a wanted man of the French, and the Italian region could not wait. On the issue of combating the Italian revolutionary organization, France and Austria have reached an agreement, and neither European continent is safe.


    After the outbreak of the Polish uprising, the Italian independent organization was stimulated, and the armed revolutionaries led by Gapoli could not sit still and wanted to continue the armed uprising.


    The Italian Liberal Party leader Antonio objected: "But now that Fao is so powerful, even if the uprising is successful, they can''t stop their counterattack.


    Before the situation on the European continent has not changed, we should not take the liberty to avoid wasting precious revolutionary forces. "


    This is the opinion of most people. Looking at the revolutionary organizations of all countries, except Poland, the situation in Italy is the worst.


    Although Poland is occupied by the three countries of Russia and Russia, as long as the revolutionaries calm down, they only have independence in Russia and the support of European countries. There is only one enemy in the short term.


    It is a tragedy for Italy to become independent. France and Austria cannot avoid it. Even Spain is hindering it. Many European countries sympathize with them, but it is rare to dare to support them.


    Support has been suspended, including the British who originally supported them. Undoubtedly, John Bull did not think they could overthrow the two mountains of Fao to unify Italy.


    In this context, despite the low success rate of the uprising, it is easy to catch fire. Don''t think that it will be safe in the United States, and anxious, the coalition forces of the French and Austrian organizations dare to land directly in New York to find their obscurity.


    The great powers of this era are so domineering. They haven''t worked hard before. They didn''t pay attention to them.


    But if they are anxious, Paris and Vienna will kill them at any cost, and the current US federal government will not have the ability to shelter them.


    If Fao now intends to compromise the federal government, they may be repatriated tomorrow as a wanted criminal. The promises of politicians are only valid within their own interests.


    "We just promised to launch an uprising in Italy, but we didn''t commit ourselves to launching an uprising somewhere," Gabori explained.


    In Sardinia, Lombardy, and Venecia, the enemy is strong and we have no chance of success.


    But what about another idea? Why must it be difficult first and then easy? Can''t we go to areas where the enemy''s strength is weak?


    The lessons of history have taught us that the road to reunification of Italy cannot be successful from the northern Italy region.


    Why did the Kingdom of Sardinia fail? Not the wrong target from the start!


    What if we did not attack Lombardy and Venesia in 1848, but advanced against Italy and southern Italy?


    The two countries were deeply incapable of revolutionary interference at the time. We first unified the central and southern Italy, and finally left Lombardy and Venesia. Can the French still swallow us? "


    People will reflect on it. Although there are some meanings afterwards, everyone has to admit that the strategic thinking from the beginning was wrong.


    Many of the people present were credited for the strategic mistakes of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Taken for granted that Austria is vulnerable, you can easily defeat them and then unify Italy.


    Under this misconception, everyone manipulated public opinion to force the government to launch the Osa War, and then ruined the national movement of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    What''s even worse is that the assassin case that was not planned by any genius later buried the Kingdom of Sardinia directly, making the road of Italian unification even more distant.


    Italian Mafia leader Vargis asked in confusion: "It''s not that easy. Central and southern Italy is also controlled by the great powers. Once we have launched an uprising, Austria, Spain, and France may all intervene.


    The chaos in Europe is not enough for them to reach out. We couldn''t cope with whatever army sent out. "


    Gabrielle smiled coldly, saying, "What''s scary, this uprising is not just us.


    Americans want to alleviate the pressure they face. It is impossible to support only us. The French Revolutionary Party, the Spanish Revolutionary Party, the Hungarian Independent Organization and so on are all our allies.


    When everyone launches together, the enemy will also prioritize. As long as we defeated those rotten Italian states, we made the first step.


    After unifying the central and southern Italy, we are also a middle country. Even France and Austria cannot swallow us at one go. With contradictions between European countries, we can survive.


    With the capital, slowly build up strength later, looking for suitable opportunities to unify the entire Italian region. "


    This is encouraging morale. There are many revolutionary organizations in Europe. Few really powerful.


    The Polish independent organization is already in action, and it is very fatal to the Russians. It can not be expected at all.


    The recent revolutionary enthusiasm of the French Revolutionary Party has been greatly diminished. Stimulated by the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, many people have changed their course and began to support the rule of Napoleon III.


    The Irish independent organizations have no relationship with them. The United Kingdom is not an obstacle to Italian independence. The two sides have no basis for cooperation.


    The Spanish Revolutionary Party has been persistent in the struggle, and it is common to launch uprisings. Their home base is in Spain, and in the United States is a small branch.


    It is estimated that the pinning task can be completed, that is, the Spanish Revolutionary Party. The question is why can others help? Do not think that the revolutionary organizations in the world are really one family, and there are more conflicts in front of interests.


    The most typical example is the contradiction between the French Revolution Party and the Italian Revolution Party. The radical French concept includes the Italian region. The French Revolution Party also supported Napoleon III''s annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Contradictions arise, or irreconcilable ones. What''s more, the French Revolution was almost all dramatic and they didn''t need them to lead at all.


    As long as the monarch is angry, or suddenly annoyed them, as long as someone starts an uprising, the people of Paris will participate spontaneously.


    Specifically, you can refer to the February Revolution, that is, after the demonstration, a few people angered and a few policemen declared the revolution. From the beginning of the uprising to the success of the revolution, there were less than 10 casualties.


    This dazzling revolutionary movement is unique to France''s national conditions. No other country can learn at all. If anyone really learns, he keeps the corpses all over the country.


    The **** sacrifice of the French revolution usually occurs after the revolution.


    Before that, or during the revolution, thousands of people died, even if they suffered heavy casualties; and tens of thousands who did not die in the later struggles were embarrassed to be called revolution.


    Gabrielle had long wanted an uprising in Sicily, but unfortunately his strength was poor and too few supporters were unsure.


    After all, the Kingdom of Sardinia is gone. Even if you want to gather a thousand people in the Red Shirts, it will not be easy.


    Regardless of military expenses and personnel, how to send people to their destination is a huge problem. If no one cooperates, I might be sent to the sea to feed the fish halfway.


    Even if they landed in batches without the cooperation of the local revolutionary organizations, such a big move would not have been hidden from the eyes of the ruler.


    ...


    After a fierce quarrel, everyone finally decided to do it. Everyone met to launch an armed uprising in the central and southern Italy. As for Sardinia, Lombardy, and Venesia, whoever loves these few hard bones will go.


    Even if the entire Italian region is not unified, many people who can unify the central and southern regions are satisfied. After all, they just fooled ordinary people with this slogan, and if they took it seriously, they would be stupid.


    The Italian region has never been unified. Now it is just capitalists who are promoting for the benefit. Don''t think that the Italian people agree with the great reunification.


    ...


    The United States was not peaceful at this time, and many revolutionary organizations in exile here are meeting to discuss. There are those who decide to take action, and there are those who stand by and look on with the cold water.


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 Chapter 364： Mouth Fighting Power

    The federal government''s dying struggles and the funding of revolutionary riots in various countries will naturally not make it clear.


    If the news is leaked, the northern government may not be finished, and countries will need a divided United States that will not be killed with a single stick, but this administration of Lincoln will certainly be finished soon.


    Capitalists, including those who support them, will abandon them for the first time, or they will jump out and step on.


    No way, this power is unreasonably churning three-pointers. Is it reasonable? Without a reasonable account of Anglo-French West, the federal government will not pass.


    Of course, this doesn''t matter much to President Lincoln. According to the current situation, if you do not toss, you have to step down, and the worst result is to step down in advance.


    He did not plan these actions directly, and secretly funded these revolutionary organizations. As long as no one was caught with direct evidence, he would be removed from office within a reasonable range of political struggle.


    What really needs to be responsible is the federal government, which is nothing more than how much to lose. It''s better than letting the major powers do their best to interfere.


    The separation of the United States is the common will of all countries, and a few minutes will depend on actual operation. Lincoln was unwilling to pin his hopes on the martial arts of various countries and chose to let go.


    In the event of success, civil strife will break out in various countries. If any country''s anti-war faction prevails, the intervention alliance will be lost.


    No matter how bad it is, it is possible for these anti-war groups to delay time.


    Historically, the London government''s checks and balances delayed the government''s decision-making time and missed the opportunity to intervene.


    Most Europeans in this era were very arrogant, and they simply did not like the outbreak households in the United States. Most of them did not take them as a threat.


    This contempt is undoubtedly an opportunity for the federal government to get through this disaster. President Lincoln decided to take this opportunity to give it a go.


    In late 1864, under the cover of the federal government, these revolutionary group members began to return to the European continent in batches.


    Above the ocean, several families rejoiced and sorrowed.


    The true revolutionary is naturally full of enthusiasm and is ready to join the domestic revolutionary cause; the people who spend money and cheat differently are different. They have been doing well in the United States. Occasionally they are published as revolutionary leaders. Who wants to run really hard ?


    Revolution is deadly. The more conservative the country, the greater the risk of revolution.


    On the contrary, countries that are deeply affected by liberalism have a high level of security. At least you don''t have to worry about being wiped out before conviction.


    Stephen and Gabori happened to be on a boat. Probably the Americans are going to get them to cooperate, bringing together organizational leaders with similar political positions.


    On the bright side, there is no so-called conflict between the Hungarian and Italian independents.


    After all, Hungarian independence does not have any interest in the Italian region, and Italian independent organizations have no interest in the Hungarian region.


    Instead, there is a serious conflict between the French Revolutionary Party and the Italian independent organization. Many young French believe that the Italian region should be part of France. Reason: Napoleon is Italian.


    Don''t think this reason is nonsense, it is good to have a reason. To put it plainly, the French Revolution is enough for the people of Paris to participate, and other regions will agree, and there is no need to unite with the Italians.


    In this case, the things that have been eaten into the stomach naturally cannot be spit out.


    To give up the Kingdom of Sardinia is simple. If the government really does, the French people will take care of another revolution.


    The bosses of the two organizations, which are considered to be friendly and cooperative, did not enjoy the exchange.


    ...


    Stephen explained: "Mr. Gapori, if you take action in the Venezia region, we can also cooperate.


    If action is taken elsewhere, we are sorry that we cannot guarantee the arrest of Austrians. "


    This is the truth. Stephen believes that when he goes to Hungary to pull troops, he can pull more than three figures, which is God''s care.


    During the Great Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian Republic tossed so much trouble that it did not receive the support of the people. Now he has the slogan of "Hungary independence". Can he still get popular support?


    At that time, everyone was very arrogant. When defining the Mazars, they did not think that the serfs at the bottom were compatriots and did not give them corresponding national treatment.


    In this regard, the Hungarian aristocracy bears the main responsibility. In order to protect their own interests, they refuse to recognize these people as their own.


    In terms of descent, the middle and lower Hungarian people are the real Magyars, but the upper nobles are all migrants, not Magyars.


    Culturally speaking, the Hungarian aristocracy was deeply influenced by German culture. When writing, German is used more often, and some people use Latin French. Less than 5% can use normal Hungarian characters, and less than half are fluent in Hungarian.


    On the contrary, most of the lower and middle class people use Hungarian, and about three of them have also learned German. Most of the writing was influenced by the aristocracy, and most of them were German.


    This is caused by historical reasons. If you study carefully, you will find that a large part of the aristocracy in European countries is from the German region.


    While exporting the king, naturally also exported the nobility. Coupled with the outbreak of wars in medieval Europe, the poor clanging of the German region at that time, there was no way but to join the army to fight.


    Fortunately, the lucky ones stood out and gradually became aristocracy. Over time, nobles from German regions have gradually increased.


    The Hungarian Republic has existed for too short a time to recognize the identity of the people at the bottom, so naturally it cannot be expected that the people at the bottom of the country have much recognition of the Republic.


    To solve the problem once and for all, Franz directly created the Austrians. He originally wanted to use German people directly, but this title was resisted by many people, and he chose the Austrian second.


    This is a characteristic of European culture. Many people in Austria only agreed with Austria, but did not agree with the German Federation at the time.


    Of course, they agreed with the formation of the new Holy Roman Empire in Austria. The reason is very simple. Austria occupies an absolute dominant position.


    This is the nature of human nature. For example: when others want to merge your company, you are naturally reluctant; when you merge another company, the situation is different.


    The Austrian nationality includes not only Hungarians, but many people who do not know their nationality have been put in by Franz and have become the second largest ethnic group in Austria today.


    Nation can create, let alone others. The Germans became Northern Austrians, and the Austrians became Southern Austrians, a branch of the German nation.


    Because of the long-term marriage with nomadic tribes in southern Austria and the invasion of the Ottoman Empire, various reasons have led to different life habits for everyone.


    Believe it or not, the Vienna government believes it anyway. The family history of the local nobles can prove that their ancestors came from the German region.


    ...


    These various factors directly lead to the difficulties of the independent organization in Hungary. Even within the identified Mazaar people, many people think that they are also a part of the German people.


    No way, there is insufficient evidence in the hand. Coupled with the marriage for thousands of years, most people are of mixed blood, and their ancestry cannot be proven.


    It can only be proved from cultural traditions that this makes Stephen even more desperate. Most Hungarian independent members can use German, and can use Hungarian instead to become a minority.


    Without the revival of Hungarian language by Istvan Szechenyi, and without the revival of traditional Hungarian culture, where is the Hungarian nation?


    Traffic was inconvenient during this era, and communications were restricted. Even with the telegraph, no one would extravagantly convey these irrelevant news with the high cost alone, and Gabori would naturally not know these circumstances.


    He believes that Stephen refused for the benefit. After all, no one dares to be a philanthropist on such a big issue. So he promised:


    "Mr. Stephen, don''t rush to refuse, it won''t let you do it for nothing.


    The Austrians are our common enemy. They are very powerful. Only when we are united can we win.


    Now that you have helped keep the Austrians in check, I can guarantee that we will do our best to help you when you need it in the future.


    Lombardy and Venesia are still in the hands of the Austrians, and there are still many opportunities for cooperation in the future. You don''t have to worry about my promise being void. "


    Now Gabori can only confide in his promises, but he can''t even give them the actual benefits. All the national salvation troops of the Italian National Army, that is, more than a thousand people.


    If the revolution is successful, then he in charge of a local government may be able to take out real money, and now his own funds are insufficient.


    Stephen is even more tragic, and the Hungarian Independent Organization is nominally strong. The Hungarian Independence Movement of 1848 proved their strength, but their debut was the peak, and then they fell to the bottom.


    Domestic supporters are not absent. Unfortunately, after so many years, everyone''s desire for independence has diminished.


    When you are young, you can desperately desperate for your ideals. When the wife and children are a lot, it is not easy to let them take risks.


    Moreover, even if these people are mobilized, they will not be able to make waves. The ethnic divisions that were not noticed at the time made them very few.


    At this moment Stephen had an impulse to change his name to the Austrian Revolutionary Party. In any case, the appeal of the name is at least broad enough to be confined to one nation.


    Although Austria has developed well over the years, there are still a lot of frustrated people. It should be easier to recruit people under the banner of the Austrian Revolutionary Party.


    But he was unwilling to compromise. Once the name was changed to the Austrian Revolutionary Party, the Hungarian independent organization ceased to exist, and it even gave up the goal of Hungarian independence and recognized the Hungarian people as part of Austria.


    After hesitating for a while, Stephen still didn''t want to lose face, so he bragged: "Mr. Gapori, it''s not that we are not willing to help, but we can''t really do it.


    To arrest the Austrians, at least hundreds of thousands of people must be organized to launch an uprising. Do you think the Vienna government will not be vigilant after the last Hungarian War of Independence?


    For so many years, they have never given up on suppressing us. Presumably you have also heard that among the revolutionary groups in exile in various countries, the Austrian revolutionary groups have survived the least.


    The infamous Vienna government wanted warrant is a sharp sword hanging over us. Over the years, more than a dozen of our branches have been destroyed, hundreds of people have been massacred, and the organizational structure has been severely damaged.


    For confidentiality, many of our contacts are single-line, without any backup information. As these branches were broken, we lost contact with members over nine levels. "


    Looking at Stephen in grief, Gabori didn''t know what to say. He also heard about the fierceness of the Vienna government''s crackdown on independent revolutionary organizations.


    The Italian National Salvation Army has not been hit. It is because they have just been established and they have not gone to the Austrian territory to do things. Naturally, they will not attract the attention of the Vienna government.


    Gabriel said shamefully, "Sorry, I don''t know how bad you are."


    Seeing Gabory quilted, Stephen was relieved. He''s a little bit sloppy, and he doesn''t want to make promises at will. After all, they don''t have many allies anymore.


    It would not be tragedy if there weren''t a few big anti-thieves in front of them, and if the eyes of the Vienna government are on them.


    Stephen didn''t want to be the number one hit, which meant he could die accidentally at any time. Unless it''s in a forest, it''s not safe anywhere.


    Hungarian independent organizations can survive very nourishingly, not by virtue of their strength, but by learning to hide themselves.


    Since the failure of the Great Revolution, they have remained at the mouthpiece party stage for a long time and have not launched a substantial rebellion.


    The so-called sabotage is a big deal to write a few articles attacking the Vienna government, or to send people to post small ads, is not a national independence propaganda slogan.


    This is not Stephen ¡¯s pot. It is mainly revolutionary talents with actual combat ability who have participated in the Hungarian independence movement and basically died in the war of independence.


    Most of the fish that escaped the catastrophe are the rumors that are responsible for publicity. Because there is no combat effectiveness, it does not appear in the rebel army.


    Because there were too many people involved, they were little people at the time, and they leaked the net when they were liquidated after the war.


    After avoiding the first wave, everyone had a ghost in their hearts, afraid that they would be put in jail when they were checked out, and they chose to go into exile.


    I used to eat by mouth, even if I change the time and place, there is still no big change.


    After so many years, their theoretical foundations and organizational abilities have indeed improved, but it is too difficult for people to take up arms and fight for independence.


    Being bragging is also a capability. Just looking at this capability, the Hungarian independent organization has been very nourishing in the United States.


    Relying on three-inch non-rotten tongues, many people have been successfully managed. Everyone thinks they are a bunch of desperate people, and the American gangs have retreated from them.


    Thanks to their prestige, they also sheltered many Hungarians who emigrated to the United States and gradually established a foothold in the United States.


    The more nourished the day is, the more afraid people are to die.


    Now, Stephen and others have lost the will of the revolution and are under the banner of Hungarian independent organizations, that is, to protect their own interests, not to lead Hungary''s independence.


    America in this era is not a pure land. Over the years, they have also accumulated a lot of family. If it were not for their bragging, they would have deterred a group of wolves, tigers and leopards.


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 Chapter 365： Strategic gambling

    After returning to continental Europe, Stephen and Gabriel parted ways. One wants to run to independence, the other wants to find a place to watch the situation.


    Stephen and others did not return to Hungary the first time. Exile experience told him that the door must be careful, and any negligence can be fatal.


    Although the time has passed for more than ten years, everyone has undergone tremendous changes, and no one can guarantee whether it will be recognized by an acquaintance.


    Once the sound of the wind was leaked, they were burned. In the Principality of Montenegro, Stephen and others disembarked, posing as businessmen to inspect the market in Montenegro.


    Then sent several young people who had never met in Austria to enter Hungary to gather information.


    Adversity is the easiest to grow, and the Hungarian independent organization is now different from a dozen years ago. Not only did he learn to know himself, but his life-saving ability also improved by N grades.


    ...


    At the time when a large wave of disorderly parties swept across the European continent, the Putan war was also coming to an end, but at this time the tsarist government shot in time.


    This can''t be considered timely. The Tsarist government should have shot more than two months ago. Unfortunately, the Russians wanted to suppress the Polish rebellion before dealing with the Prussians.


    As a result, the Polish rebels were defeated, but the rebellion continued. There are too many supporters behind the Polish rebellion, and the strength of the rebels exceeds the Russians'' expectations.


    Defeating them is easy, it is difficult to destroy them. The existence of the Polish rebellion has earned time for the Prussians.


    Until the Danes really couldn''t hold on, the tsarist government had to take action. Otherwise, the Kingdom of Denmark will fall and the face of the Russian Empire will be lost.


    On December 28, 1864, the Tsarist government issued a war envoy to the Kingdom of Prussia, ordering them to withdraw from Denmark within 24 hours.


    Berlin, despite the preparation of thought, but when this day really came, the Prussian government felt the repression.


    The enemy this time, the European empire, the Russian Empire, is not at all comparable to the Danes.


    That''s it, they can''t tolerate them now. Otherwise, the Russians did not say, but also offended the English and French who secretly supported them.


    William I did not bother to be mad with the military. If he lost the war, even if the Russians did not swallow Prussia, they would at least bite them.


    "Ready, are you sure you can beat the Russians?"


    "We have completed national mobilization, all reserve forces have been demobilized, and the 427,000 Prussian army is ready to go into combat," Ron said.


    Now the most important thing is to get more loans from Britain and France. As long as the funding problem is solved, we can spend time with the Russians. "


    The Kingdom of Prussia mobilized 427,000 troops without leaving, but this does not mean that these troops can be put into the war against Russia.


    It is also a tragedy that the neighbors are too strong. The three neighbours, regardless of which one has the power to kill them, the Prussian government has to be careful.


    The main force is all right and the Russians have no problem. How to ensure that they are not robbed by fire is a big problem.


    Even if everyone needs them to fight the Russians, for the time being France and Austria will not do anything to them, but once the war is over?


    Whether it is defeat or victory, it is possible to incur blows from France and Austria.


    Defeated. Needless to say, the Russians will eat meat, and the two countries will also eat meat. The Prussian kingdom does not want to get away without paying a bitter price.


    Winning this war is not tantamount to victory. The tsarist government still has the strength to make a comeback. The future is long!


    The European continent is too small to accommodate so many powerful nations. Neither France nor Austria wants to see a strong Prussian presence.


    After attacking the Russians, the role of the Kingdom of Prussia has come to an end, and it is quite normal to be stabbed behind.


    Precautions are needed and the Prussian government has to prepare in advance. In the unlikely event of an accident, there must be response time.


    With so many real problems in sight, the Prussian military naturally dared not take risks. Not only do they have to win, they also have to minimize their losses in order to deal with the possible robbery of fire between France and Austria after the war.


    In this era, the international environment of the Kingdom of Prussia was much worse than in history, and there were too few options for them.


    Bismarck was able to lead Prussia to reunify Germany in history, based on the premise that the Russians lost the Crimean War and Austria lost the French-Austrian War.


    The situation is completely different now. The French-Austrian war was not fought at all. The Kingdom of Sardinia wanted to entice the French to send troops to attack Austria, but the Vienna government directly threw out the entire Kingdom of Sardinia.


    France, which had eaten the Kingdom of Sardinia, was super profitable on the surface. In fact, it had fallen into a strategic passive state and had been isolated by European countries.


    In a way, this is also a good thing for the Kingdom of Prussia. The French, who are stuck in diplomatic dilemma, did not dare to take the idea of ??Rhineland within a short time, and their national defense pressure was greatly reduced.


    The courageous Russians are not the same. Although the losses they suffered in the Near East War are greater than the historical Crimean wars, the problem is that they won!


    The Russian people were not afraid of heavy losses. The Tsarist government occupied Constantinople, and all sectors of the society were very satisfied. The losses were directly ignored.


    After the baptism of the tsarist army, the combat effectiveness is not comparable in history. Not only does the weaponry and equipment surpass the historical period, the morale of the army is incomparable.


    It is not surprising that the Prussian military chose to play conservatively. After all, what the Tsarist government lacks most is soldiers, and there is a Russian-Australian alliance. Even if Austria does not support the Russians, it will not prevent them from selling arms.


    In this context, it is obviously unwise to fight against the Russians for strength. It is okay for the Tsarist government to lose three or five times. The Prussians lose once.


    War is not a child''s play. Whether it''s Ron or Mao Qi, it is the best military strategist of this era. Their pattern is naturally not just to win a battle, but to win a war.


    The biggest weakness of the Tsarist government is poverty. There are gold masters behind Prussia. The first thing that cannot be sustained must be the Russians.


    Prime Minister Frank asked: "How can we ensure that the Russians are blocked? From the actual situation, we must defend the enemy from the country.


    What Cossack cavalry is, you are all clear, once you let them go deep into the country to destroy, the consequences are unthinkable. "


    This is the most vexing problem. The border between Russia and Russia is too long, and the Pod Plain is a Maping River. These areas are also the foundation of the Junker aristocracy.


    Not to mention that the Russian army''s large-scale troops deepened. Even if the cavalry of a thousand people rushed in to destroy it, the Berlin government could not afford to lose.


    Mao Qi said solemnly: "Merging Qingye and moving all the people within 50 kilometers of the border between Russia and Russia to the rear.


    We carried out a second mobilization to increase the service life of the soldiers to five years and adjust the service age to 16 to 55. We were able to add 300,000 troops to the army and simply train the Russian troops to come in. "


    Everyone''s face changed greatly, and the annexation of Kiyano was simple to say. If you do, you will have to pay a heavy price.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is not big. It is easy to say that it is fifty kilometers back. In fact, this means that if you move millions of people, one fifth of the land will be white.


    William I said solemnly: "This is impossible. Your merger plan for clearing the wild has exceeded our ability. If we do this, it will be us, not the Russians, who will collapse first."


    Mao Qi sighed and said, "If this is the case, we can only take risks and put the battlefield in Poland as much as possible."


    In this era, trenches and barbed wire have not yet appeared. Without such cheap defense facilities, the border between Russia and Russia is so long that it is only possible to build fortifications in key areas.


    Large enemy forces dare not bypass these fortifications to go deep into the offensive, and small troops are different.


    Of course, the rear is not without fortifications, the castles of the nobles are the best fortresses, and it is not a big problem to deal with small units without heavy firepower.


    The main reason for the merger of Kiyano was to reduce personnel losses. After all, it is impossible for the people to stay in the castle all the time, and everyone needs life.


    The cavalry comes and goes like a wind, and even if it is notified, it takes time to prepare. Retreating fifty kilometers is to fight for this time.


    William I hesitated, and the greatest risk of taking the risk was not military. Now that the Polish Independent Organization is an ally of Prussia, even if war is fought in Poland, they also have popular support.


    The trouble is to anger the Russians and turn a local war into a full-scale war between the two countries. No wonder the Prussians advised that the biggest problem was that after completing the military reform, they had not experienced a war and had no confidence in their hearts.


    Prime Minister Frank said: "Your Majesty, it''s all this point, why bother to look ahead?


    After winning this war, the Kingdom of Poland after independence is a buffer between Prussia and Russia; after losing this war, the Kingdom of Prussia will lose its future. "


    As the Prime Minister of Juncker aristocracy, at a crucial moment, he stood on the side of Juncker aristocracy. In any case, class interests must be preserved.


    The retreat of the Prussian kingdom was blocked, and the retreat of the Junker nobles still existed. These nobles who can fight are still very popular in this era, and they are not worried about their way out.


    William I nodded fiercely and said, "Don''t worry about it!"


    That''s it, he decided to take a big bet. Placing the battlefield in the Russian-Polish region will not only reduce local losses, but also have the opportunity to bite off the Russians after the war.


    But the British supported their expansion in the Baltic Sea. The German region had no chance to expand, and the expansion to the east became the only option.


    European nations would not mind seeing the birth of a Prussian empire that was dying with Russia, and taking on the heavy task of enclosing the Russian empire, John Bull would not look at Prussia to die.


    Prime Minister Frank proposed: "Your Majesty, we must seek more supporters, at least to keep the Austrians neutral.


    The Russian empire with Austrian support is completely different from Russia without Austrian support. We cannot host two empires at the same time. "


    Since it is a battle of attrition, it is natural to consider the strength comparison between the two sides. Austria may not have the wealth of Britain and France, but Austria''s industrial strength is not weaker than France.


    Support doesn''t have to be money. Giving materials can also play a role. As long as there is sufficient food, weapons and ammunition, and necessary munitions, the Russians can continue to support it.


    In this era, most of the European conscripts did not have barracks, and the barracks of noble officers could owe them first. They would not go on strike because the king could not afford the barracks.


    William I thought about it and said, "Well, send someone to talk to the Vienna government, as long as it is not the core issue, you can discuss it."


    ...


    In Vienna, Franz did not know that Austria had once again become the focus of competition between the parties. At this time, both Russia and Russia needed Austria''s support.


    Geopolitics is always a topic that cannot be avoided. Austria, which is close at hand, can play a role that is not comparable to Britain and France far away.


    He was still worried about the letter in his hands. Massimilino, who was in trouble, finally knew that he wanted to ask for help, and then Franz was embarrassed.


    The Prussian-Russian war is about to begin, and the Vienna government must mobilize its attention; the North and the South in the American civil war are about to separate the victory and defeat, and Austria''s strength in the Americas must be invested in subsequent interventions.


    Interfering in Mexico''s internal affairs, that''s just life-threatening.


    Rejecting it directly is somewhat unfriendly. After all, Massimilino thought that diplomatic support would suffice. Everyone knows that behind every diplomatic support is a game of strength.


    Diplomacy without support is not worth mentioning at all. After hesitating again and again, Franz decided to give Massimilino a wave of chicken soup for the soul and let him fight for himself.


    As a good brother, Franz still gave dry goods.


    He made a deep analysis of the internal contradictions of the Mexican empire and suggested that Massimilino draw down the constitutionalists first and establish a stable government. The issue of reform will be discussed later.


    No money is simpler, rest assured to ask French people for loans. Guan said, the right of way, fiscal revenue, minerals ... as long as the price is appropriate, all can be mortgaged.


    Hearing Franz couldn''t control. Anyway, a suggestion was given. According to the above statement, although it cannot make the Mexican empire strong, at least it can ensure that Massimilino''s throne stabilizes.


    Increasing the difficulty of future reforms was directly ignored by Franz. In the face of survival, any other factors can be abandoned.


    What owes money is that although Grandpa may not be applicable in this era, at least it can guarantee that Napoleon III did not dare to give up his support easily.


    The issue of debt repayment must also wait until the throne is firmly seated. If someone were ousted from office halfway through, these debts would have nothing to do with Massimilino.


    It was the Mexican government that borrowed money, not Massimilino himself. In the event that the enemy is ousted from office, leaving a mess for them is a small revenge.


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 Chapter 366： The cruel

    After sending the letter to Massimiliano in the Palace of Vienna, Franz stopped paying attention to Mexico.


    There have been many recent events. The Prussian-Russian war has restrained too much energy, and John Bull is not at peace, and has caused things on the African continent.


    Seeing the aggressive expansion of France and Austria, they also couldn''t bear it. A few years ago dragged down by the Indian rebellion, the London government did not have the energy to run to get things done.


    Civilian colonial teams alone cannot obviously compete with France and Austria. A colonial team of several hundred people was annihilated throughout the African continent, and that was normal.


    Both France and Austria, which have the first mover advantage, have developed their own thugs. Not long ago, in the Zimbabwe region, there was an armed conflict between the British and the Austrian, and then tens of thousands of blacks entered the South African colony, and the local area turned upside down.


    The London government protested strongly against Vienna. Fortunately, the colonial government also knows how to measure, but only manipulates the local indigenous tribes to combat the British, and does not go to battle in person.


    The British have no evidence that Austria did it, and the two governments can only slowly pull the skin. As for the costly South African colonial companies, Franz''s consideration is not.


    Colonization in Africa is a high-risk business, and if you can''t afford the loss, it''s best to leave early. In order to open up African colonies, Austria suffers four-figure casualties almost every year.


    These people died in battle or died of illness during the development process. It is better to stay in the coastal areas if they cannot afford the casualties. It costs a lot to go inland.


    Some folk colonial teams broke out, and more teams suffered heavy losses and were able to break even. It would be very difficult.


    To put it bluntly, in this era of colonization on the African continent, unless noble metal mines were found, no one could get rich overnight.


    Most of the folk colonization teams opened up colonies and found that there were no gold and silver mines. Then they started the business of exporting labor services and sold the place to the colonial government when it was almost cleared.


    Long-term operation, this is not what ordinary teams can afford. When the live money is done, change places. Many people look forward to discovering gold mines and then getting rich overnight.


    Honestly open plantations and slowly make profits, this is only suitable for a team with a large wealth.


    Think about it, a thousand-person colony team can occupy tens of thousands of square kilometers of land. What do they rely on to develop?


    Coal mines, iron ore, copper ore ... These later-stage valuable minerals have no mining value at all in this era.


    It cannot be refined locally, and the cost of shipping back to Europe is high.


    To build these factories and develop these resources in the colonies, the prospects for profit are unclear, regardless of the huge investment alone.


    Colonial labor costs are higher than domestic, and there is a shortage of labor everywhere. After the immigrants come, they usually work hard for several years, and then they invest in the farm after making money.


    This is the habit of the German nation, and farmers in later America have become Germans, which is the result of this tradition.


    Until the shortage of labor is resolved, colonial industry cannot develop. Of course, Franz was not ready to develop industry in the colonies.


    Anyway, the resources of these colonies in Austria basically have inherent limitations, for example: places with more coal mines have less iron ore, and areas with more iron ore have coal shortages.


    Until the transportation problem is resolved, there is no future for industrial development in the colonies. These problems cannot be solved unless there is a severe capital surplus in Austria and it must be exported.


    The most suitable economy for development in the short term is agriculture. It is sufficient to open plantations along both sides of the river. The Vienna government has always encouraged everyone to plant cash crops.


    Especially in Austria there are no industrial raw materials that need to be imported. For example: rubber plantation, cotton, palm tung oil ...


    (Remark: Rubber is not only used for automobile tires, it was widely used before the invention of the car, such as: umbrellas, raincoats, rain boots, plastic water pipes, weapons and equipment components ...


    It has a wide range of uses. Before the birth of synthetic rubber, there is basically no need to worry about sales. )


    ...


    Intelligence chief Tyron Hui reported: "Sir, according to the intelligence we have collected, many members of the revolutionary organizations in exile in the United States have recently returned to Europe.


    Including Hungarian independent organizations, Italian independent organizations, Polish independent organizations, these revolutionary groups may cause us trouble.


    At present, we have only traced the traces of Polish independent organizations. They have appeared almost publicly, raising funds in continental Europe to support the Polish insurgents. "


    Far from miles away in the United States, intelligence organizations naturally cannot keep track of these people. After all, the information transmission is too slow.


    Although the first transoceanic telegraph was laid in 1858 to truly connect Europe and the United States, it is still waiting for the completion of the second submarine cable in 1866.


    (Technical reasons, can not be guaranteed at any time, there is a certain chance of error)


    Moreover, this telegraph line is still in the hands of Americans. As long as the federal government wants to block the news, it will not pass it, and it may even change its face.


    However, the situation is not the same when entering Europe, as long as the messages are not intentionally blocked by governments, they can be transmitted by telegram.


    These active revolutionary organizations, one by one, can''t wait for their own popularity, and their leaders are quickly becoming household names. As long as you show up, you will attract attention.


    Franz said dismissively: "Americans are jumping over the wall, so they can rely on what these black people can do. Report the news to the police department and let them get this bunch of miscellaneous fish."


    In this era, there were not many revolutionary groups with combat effectiveness. Most of them were mouth gun parties, of which the French Revolution Party was the best. They won by mouth guns.


    The drama of the February Revolution, if it wasn''t for an accident later and **** sacrifice, they would have served dinner to overthrow the Orleans.


    The banquet movement is essentially eating and drinking, preaching revolutionary ideas, and engaging in conspiracy.


    They have always stayed in the mouth-cannon stage and have not really launched an armed uprising, otherwise Napoleon III will not rise.


    Because the revolutionaries did not have their own armed forces from beginning to end, Napoleon III who bought the army was able to counterattack all the way.


    With so many revolutionary groups, the most combative are the Poles. Not how hard they worked, mainly because there were too many supporters.


    You sponsor a little in Europe, I sponsor a little, and an armed team is born. For example, in Austria, soy sauce, more than 800 armed men participated in the Polish uprising.


    Of course, this is mainly to remove the instability factors from the Vienna government. Sending out Polish people who favor Polish independent organizations and killing them with the help of Russians does not want to destroy the national harmony in the country.


    Adding trouble to the Russians was only secondary. Franz isn''t so small. Even if he wants to stab his knife, he has to change his big one!


    The other revolutionary teams were basically unarmed. Franz had never heard of the Italian National Salvation Army organized by Gabori. Naturally, they did not know that they were going to explode in southern Italy.


    An independent organization that has never bubbled up can''t be ignored.


    Even the Hungarian independent organization that has always been in the soy sauce state, because it can brag, has entered the sight of Franz, which only shows that it will not work in this era!


    This oversight has directly led to the tragedy of Naples. Otherwise, the Vienna government reminded them that they might kill the Saviour of Gabory as soon as possible.


    ...


    In the Principality of Montenegro, high-level independent organizations from Hungary gathered to discuss countermeasures. The atmosphere was a bit depressing, and obviously they were not receiving good news.


    Stephen said, "Everyone knows the situation. Anyone have any suggestions?"


    Bukias said angrily, "Can you suggest anything? Now that Hungary is just a geographical term, we Mazars have become a minority or a minority hostile to the locals.


    Austrians, God! Who can tell me that there is still such a nation in the great Hungary? "


    Remote control from a distance of thousands of miles is completely different from feeling in person. It is not easy to pass a message at such a long distance.


    The Hungarian independent organization was originally a salty fish organization that cheated funds. Those who were sent to perform tasks must be repeatedly told that safety comes first.


    It is not that they have deep friendship and friendship. On the one hand, they are afraid of falling into the hands of the Vienna government and explain everything; on the other hand, they have few people and cannot afford to lose.


    Most of the time, they settled in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Because of Osa''s relationship, even if their identity is revealed, the Sardinian government will immediately inform them to run.


    Anyway, they are posting small advertisements to publicize revolutionary ideas. In the flicker of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the two young men can do it. There is Osa''s hatred, and there is money to stimulate, and I am not afraid to find no one.


    Such things, as long as you are careful, the chance of being caught is very low. Later generations could not stop small ads from monitoring the streets, let alone this era?


    At this time, a middle-aged man was dissatisfied and said, "Mr. Bukias, I have reported to the organization on the Austrian issue."


    They did report it, but they didn''t take it seriously. In many people''s eyes, this is just that the Vienna government is deceiving itself.


    This is normal, but unfortunately they ignore the existence of compulsory education. Adults are not good at flickering, children are different.


    Closed education since childhood, in their outlook on life after a few years, they are Austrians, the southern Austrians of the German branch.


    The older generation didn''t even have a concept of what ethnic group they belonged to. In addition, the Vienna government gave them land. At the time when their identification with Austria was the highest, the Austrians did not feel any problem.


    In this context, the Mazars played a role in pulling hatred.


    Because some people in the family participated in the Hungarian independence movement, they were deprived of the title, land, and industry, and became ordinary people. They were also the rulers who originally enslaved the local people and were naturally excluded.


    More than ten years have passed, and the glory and pride of the past are long gone, but as the family members of the Chaos Party, close monitoring is still indispensable.


    People who are connected have changed ethnic groups and moved to leave the local area. They are not really Magyars anyway, they only joined for the benefit, and now there is no pressure to change their status.


    Then, in the era of rapid population growth in Austria, the number of Magyars was declining sharply, less than a third of its peak.


    Even if the number is small, it is scattered and resettled. There are only one or two households in a village. Are you afraid of being suppressed by your neighbors if you dare to do things?


    This is very bad for Hungarian independent organizations. Those losers in the struggle for rights would most likely be one of them. Unfortunately, under these circumstances, these people can''t afford to break the waves at all.


    Not even for many years, this nation can only be seen in history books.


    An old man interrupted: "Well, there is no need to worry about this issue. There may be many people in Austria who are dissatisfied with the Vienna government, but those who are willing to join us in launching an uprising are definitely rare.


    People who are willing to see Hungarian independence, we do n¡¯t need to think about it, except for the Mazars, it is estimated that only some Italians are left.


    I propose to abandon the action in Hungary and transfer the revolutionary positions to Italy. Americans only need to see the results. They will not care whether the uprising broke out in Hungary or in Italy. "


    Stephen objected: "Mr. Mariot, do you think we have the ability to launch an uprising in Italy?


    You may have some relationship in the country, but these people are your friends and relatives. I know you don''t want to involve them, and I don''t want to involve them.


    But the action still has to continue, even if it is a look. For so many years, we have taken a lot of money from the Americans. If there is no movement at all, it will definitely not be justified. "


    Mariout shook his head and said, "Since Austria annexed Serbia, Hungary has become a hinterland, and I have no way to launch an uprising there.


    But it is not the same in their border areas. The organization''s operation in the Kingdom of Sardinia over the years has a little foundation, and it can use the contradiction of Osa to make a fuss.


    For example: A flurry of Sardinians hit the Lombard kingdom, maybe they went to a tavern to find a bunch of drunks to destroy.


    As long as I move and take a few photos, I can tell the Americans that this is provoking the contradiction between France and Austria.


    You can also play a bitter trick and deliberately get hurt, proving that we really suffered heavy losses and there is no way to continue the uprising.


    Anyway, I''m too old to toss. After this incident, I retired and never asked about the organization. "


    Bragging them is professional, and fraud is also master-level. Mariout was not prepared to provoke the conflict between France and Austria, and if he did, the United States would not be able to return.


    The current federal government does not have the confidence to shelter them. As soon as France and Austria put pressure on them, the odds of selling them are nine levels.


    Stephen snapped sharply: "Mr. Mariut, don''t forget the vow that no one can withdraw from the organization until Hungary becomes independent."


    Want to get away, stop dreaming. Stephen had already made a decision, or everyone would land safely and enjoy the rest of his life; otherwise, everyone would die, he would not be a dead ghost.


    As the boss of an independent Hungarian organization, Stephen has no way to retire. Except for the second and middle-aged boys who joined later, the senior management is thinking about the future.


    If Magyar is a big nation, they may be able to persist. It is a pity that even during the Hungarian Republic, their peak population was 600,000.


    The remaining Hungarians were excluded by them. If, as in history, they have not been wiped out by a net, they can slowly absorb the people at the bottom to join and grow the Mazars.


    It is no longer possible. Those who participated in and supported Hungarian independence were directly killed, and sympathizers were excluded from the center of rights.


    After the division of the Hungarian Kingdom, the Vienna government directly dispatched civil servants to manage and strictly implement the policy of national integration, which did not give local nobles the opportunity to intervene.


    Even if they reappear, they will not be allowed to be local officials. It is simply impossible to do things in the dark.


    Mariut patted the table and went into mouth gun mode: "Stephen, talk less nonsense, where is Hungary now?


    Hungarian independence these ridiculous words, you fool! Others don''t know what''s going on, do we still don''t?


    From the beginning to the end, it was all about fighting for the rights with the Vienna government. Everyone said that it was good to talk slowly, so as not to stimulate the troubled situation in Vienna.


    As it turned out that Austria was weak, Kosut was bragging about the benefits of independence, blinding his eyes one by one, and his head ran away to revolution.


    In the end, it did become independent and the republic was established. It was just that before the Hungarian revival, the Austrian army was killed.


    In the United States these years, you have also made a lot of money. Tossing one day sooner or later, do you think the Americans will let you go? "


    The angry Stephen almost rushed to slap this old guy who sold on the old man. Doesn''t he want to stop? The problem is that Americans don''t agree!


    Taking money and not doing anything, where is there such a good thing in the world? Although no major movements have been made in recent years, they have never given up on publicity and publicity work.


    It doesn''t matter how many functions it is, at least it''s a little bit hard. Bringing political benefits to Americans can prove the superiority of the American system.


    If there is no Hungarian independent organization, why are you living a affluent life in the United States? You know, when the first exile passed, they all clanged poorly.


    Everyone''s first bucket of gold is the federal government''s funding. Everyone has spent the first pass on this money before they began to build their mouths.


    Lectures and flickers raised funds. These funds were not invested in the independent cause of Hungary, but turned into everyone''s private property.


    At this time, the danger was felt, and anyone who wanted to withdraw could retreat. Stephen, the leader of the Hungarian independent organization, could not retreat.


    He has been packaged as a revolutionary, taking a step back is the abyss. Otherwise, Stephen would have wanted to dissolve the Hungarian independent organization and lead a rotten life of a wealthy man.


    Stephen asked with a sneer: "Mr. Mariot, I know you have mounds in your chest, so tell me what to do now?"


    "It depends on how hard you are!"


    As soon as Mariot''s voice fell, the temperature in the room seemed to be minus ten degrees, and everyone''s faces became pale.


    Ruthlessly, it is definitely not to let the people present die, otherwise Mariout will not say it with great fanfare. Then only those members of the organization can be sacrificed.


    When would "a revolutionary" give up?


    ...


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 Chapter 367： Two Bankruptcy Countries

    Palace of vienna


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg said with a smile: "His Majesty, in order to seek our support, the conditions for both Russia and Russia are almost the same.


    The Russians promised Silesia after the war if we supported them; Prussia promised to cede Silesia after the war as long as we remained neutral. "


    The Russians promised to be generous to others, and the Tsarist government would not mind buying Austria in the interests of Prussia.


    The Berlin government promised that it was forced to do nothing, and they were not willing to give up Silesia. To win the war, they must stabilize Austria.


    After winning the war, their efforts can be doubled back; if they lose the war, Galicia cannot keep it.


    Despite all these years, the Austrians still have a grudge against Silesia. Especially in recent years, with the increase of strength, the call of the Vienna government to withdraw from Silesia has become increasingly high.


    Once the Prussian kingdom becomes weak, Austria will surely fall. Now the Berlin government has to stabilize Austria.


    Looking at Felix, who was still talking, Franz asked, "What does the Prime Minister think?"


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, neither of these is the best choice. What we need is a general defeat for both Russia and Russia.


    Now our alliance with the Russians is very eye-catching, and European countries are working to split this alliance. If the tsarist government continues to triumph, we will only have more trouble in the future.


    For us, the Russian Empire is strong enough now. If the Tsarist government completes its internal reforms, it will be hard to say if the Russian-Olympic alliance has any value.


    Likewise, a stronger Prussian kingdom is not in our interest. Europe is too small to accommodate so many powers. "


    This is the most ideal state in which both Russia and Russia are defeated. Not only can the reform of Alexander II be interrupted by the hands of the Prussians, making the reform of the Tsarist government more incomplete than in history; at the same time, it can also interrupt the ambitions of the Prussians. After this failure, they have no chance of rising again. .


    But it is very difficult to achieve this, at least Franz does not think Austria has the ability to play this balance.


    The Prussian kingdom is lost once it is lost. On the surface, the Russians can lose many times. In fact, this is very false. There are too many internal problems in the Tsarist government, and Franz is not sure of their loss tolerance.


    This is not the same as the Near East War. At that time, the Russian army hit Constantinople at the door. All classes in the country were supporting the war. No matter how great the loss of the Tsarist government, they must insist.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Stop this idealistic plan. It''s easy to crash. The last two sides are not flattering.


    According to actual needs, we only need to do two things:


    1. Use the Prussians to disrupt the reform of the Tsarist government. As long as the Russians cannot win in a short period of time, Alexander II will give in to the conservatives, and this reform will not be thorough;


    Second, the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be enlarged, and a strong country in the German region is enough. There is no need to add another competitor.


    The matter of strengthening Prussia''s strength can let Britain and France do it. All we have to do is to transfuse the Tsarist government when necessary and strengthen their determination to fight. "


    It is impossible to please the two ends. If it is done that way, the final result is mostly two-phase rejection, and people inside and out are not people.


    The role of the Russian-Australian alliance is declining, but without a day''s lifting of the covenant, Austria cannot openly stab the Russians.


    This is related to Austria''s credibility in international politics and diplomacy. A country without credibility should never want to gain everyone''s respect.


    Fortunately, the Prussian government was smart enough to play without declaring war and not invade Russia, otherwise Austria was dragged into the war under the covenant.


    The situation now is that the Prussian kingdom invaded Denmark, and the Russians declared war on the Prussian kingdom in order to protect this younger brother.


    This situation is not within the scope of the Russian-Austrian alliance that must participate in the war.


    The Kingdom of Denmark is an ally of the Russians, which does not mean that they are also an ally of Austria. The Vienna government does not need to stand with the Russians.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl reminded: "His Majesty, the tsarist government''s finances are very bad, and the Russians have been slow to move, largely due to financial constraints.


    Not long ago, bonds issued by the Tsarist government were cold in the capital market, and investors feared that the Russians would default on their accounts.


    According to the analysis of the data we have, if the Russians'' finances have not improved, the tsarist government may declare bankruptcy again. "


    The Russian-Austrian alliance has stipulated that it must be obliged to provide material assistance to its allies without prejudice to its own interests.


    Theoretically, how can the Vienna government help in this case? This is a matter of selectivity. However, how to support it depends on the actual situation.


    Providing loans is aid, and donating materials is also aid. The specific situation depends on benefits.


    Without enough benefits, just picking up some weapons and ammunition from the warehouse can also cope with the past.


    The attitude of the Chancellor of the Treasury is very obvious, that is, the tsarist government''s finances are very bad, it is very likely that it will go bankrupt after the war, and Austria does not need to jump this pit.


    Fiscal bankruptcy is never new in continental Europe. In particular, the Tsarist government will declare bankruptcy once the government debt exceeds its capacity.


    The bankruptcy of the government means that the previous debts were suspended indefinitely, which can also be understood as not paying back. This kind of thing has been done much by the Tsarist government, and many creditors have been weeping without tears.


    Of course, not every country is eligible for debt collection. In this era, there is another way to collect money: to collect debt by force.


    Even if a small country declares bankruptcy, it usually only depends on personal debt, and the debts of the major powers have to be repaid. For example, the major powers supervise their finances.


    Mexico is a negative example. If you do n¡¯t have the strength, you dare to learn from others. In 1862, President Juarez announced a moratorium on debt payments, and then French creditors killed him.


    This method does not work for the Russians, and no creditor has the ability to kill St Petersburg for money. After the number of pits increased, no one in the capital market lent money to the Tsar.


    Franz asked in amazement: "Russian finances have deteriorated to this extent?"


    In his memory, although the tsarist government''s finances were bad, they did not collapse. Even if it is a Russian-Prussian war, it will not go bankrupt immediately.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl explained: "His Majesty, in modern times, as long as ordinary European countries can persist, they will try their best to repay their debts, and rarely rely on accounts, but the Russians are the exception.


    Based on past experience, the Tsarist government''s debt has reached a certain level, and they will declare bankruptcy. We recently collected information that the Tsarist government has prepared a bankruptcy plan. "


    Franz had nothing to say. In fact, in the Middle Ages, the king declared bankruptcy and ransacks, and came almost every few decades.


    Many capitalists have been wailed, with Jewish capitalists being the most pitted. This is too rich. Most of the money is collected in their hands. Whom do you want to borrow money from?


    Of course, there are many kings being pitted. Jewish capital hates people because they often bury nails in loan contracts, and many kings who borrow money are fooled and pay a lot of extra interest.


    Facts have proven that the rule is not easy to mess with, especially in the monarchy era, the money to dare to lie to them has to pay a price. Most of the anti-Semitic movements in continental Europe come from this.


    In the modern era, the power of capital has continued to grow, and governments of various countries have become less and less accountable through bankruptcy. In particular, international loans with a background in the powers have been more reluctant.


    It is naturally irrelevant when we all settle accounts together, anyway, the crows in the world are generally black. But all of a sudden others start to obey the rules, and you are left alone to stand out.


    As soon as the creditors publicized, the credibility of the Tsarist government was so over. Without credibility, many things are not easy to handle, only the awkward situation of Russians using gold and silver coins.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Then we will tighten the external bank and remind the domestic financial community to be more vigilant.


    Support for the Russians was mainly in kind. All large loans to Russia must be collateralized. "


    This can be regarded as a downfall. These restrictions have undoubtedly increased the difficulty of the Tsarist government''s financing of the Austrian capital market. However, as long as the tsarist government does not settle its debts, no matter how much collateral is provided.


    With collateral, even if the Russians declare bankruptcy, they cannot rely on these debts. After all, the value of collateral usually exceeds that of a loan.


    Franz also had to do it. You must know that not long ago, the Tsarist government used Alaska to offset the debt of 257 million Aegis, and also owed a personal favor. The Russians would definitely not do this if it weren''t really able to hold it.


    ...


    When Austria was worried about the Russian bankruptcy, the London government also faced the same problem. As the poorest armed country in continental Europe, the Kingdom of Prussia was not the rich owner.


    Now lending money to the Berlin government is no less risky than lending to the Russians. War bonds issued by the Berlin government have been cold on the London financial market.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia wins, it may still be worth the money; if the Kingdom of Prussia loses, or loses both, these investments are lost.


    Not many people are optimistic about Prussia, and everyone is unwilling to take money to take risks. Even if the bond interest has increased to 15.8% per annum, sales are still not optimistic.


    As the king of the Prussian kingdom, the London government naturally cannot watch this happen. Without enough money, what will the Kingdom of Prussia do to fight this war?


    Finance Minister Agarwal said: "We have issued war bonds to the Prussians. So far, only 1.869 million pounds have been sold, which is too far from the 15 million issue amount.


    The people are not optimistic that they can win the war, and unless someone can provide them with a guarantee, the bond will not be sold.


    Prussian finances are very bad, and they have been running deficits since 1848.


    Many domestic financial institutions believe that Prussian finance is on the verge of bankruptcy and refuse to provide them with loans. "


    The gold master is not good, this is to invest in real gold and silver. The cost of the Russian-Prussian War is bound to be a huge expense, and the possibility of losing everything is still very high.


    Prime Minister John Russell rubbed his forehead and said, "So, we have not promised to raise one fifth of the aid in the two months in Prussia?"


    According to the agreement, the British will provide a loan of 10 million pounds to the Kingdom of Prussia, plus the issue of 15 million pounds of war bonds.


    The reality is that with the exception of the London government''s advance of ¡ê 5 million to the Prussian government, there is no one in the capital market.


    This is the aftermath of the Near East War. Both Britain and France did not win the Russians, let alone the Kingdom of Prussia?


    Even the London government does not believe that the Kingdom of Prussia can win this war. To support them, it was only to interrupt the Russian reforms, not to hope that the kingdom of Prussia would win.


    "Yes, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Everyone has no confidence in Prussia, so they are more cautious when investing." Finance Minister Agarwal replied


    The British people still support the Prussian kingdom against the Russians, but it is not the same when it comes to paying for it.


    Some London newspapers are betting when the Kingdom of Prussia will fail.


    The most optimistic estimate is only that the Kingdom of Prussia can sustain a year and then lose the war; the most pessimistic is that the Berlin government will surrender in less than a month.


    It is widely believed that the Kingdom of Prussia will win this war, unless Britain and France participate in the war themselves, otherwise failure is only a matter of time.


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 Chapter 368： Downhole

    Not only is the London government trying to find ways to help the Prussians raise money, the French are not idle either. But they are not raising money, they are busy talking.


    In terms of economic development, Napoleon III can be said to be excellent. In the past ten years, the French economy has maintained rapid growth.


    This is particularly evident financially. In 1851, French fiscal revenue was 1.273 billion francs. By 1864, French fiscal revenue was close to 2 billion francs.


    This is still not the result of the Kingdom of Sardinia, otherwise it can add hundreds of millions. Italy''s most prosperous region is not blown out.


    After joining the French family, the market problems that plagued the capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia were finally resolved, and the local economy began to develop rapidly.


    There are pros and cons, and French capitalists have killed them. The weak Sardinian local capital, obviously can not do French capital, can only use the advantages of the ground snake to compete with it.


    These struggles were covered up under the circumstances of great economic development. After all, more money is earned, even if the competition is more cruel, but pockets can''t fool people.


    The financial revenue of nearly 2 billion francs is equivalent to nearly 80 million pounds. At this time, the revenue of the United Kingdom is less than 70 million pounds, and the income gap between the two sides is as high as 10 million pounds.


    Of course, this is not to say that French economic strength has surpassed the British. In this era, the fiscal revenues of all countries were only local fiscal revenues, and colonial revenues were not calculated.


    Moreover, we must also consider the fiscal distribution of the central and local governments. Different taxation methods also affect the level of fiscal revenue.


    However, these figures can still prove the rapid development of the French economy. Prior to Napoleon III''s succession, France''s fiscal revenue was lower than that of the United Kingdom, and it has now achieved overtaking.


    The fiscal revenue has increased significantly, and the Paris government has not only got rid of the financial crisis, but also has the ability to play Franc diplomacy.


    The financial ability to support Prussia, and Napoleon III''s desire to replace the European hegemony of the Russians did not mean that the French really needed to support Prussia.


    There have always been two voices in the French government whether to support Prussia in this war:


    Some people advocate assisting the Kingdom of Prussia, and they will take over the Russians to wreck the Russians and lay the foundation for France to seize continental hegemony.


    Others advocate watching the Prussians defeat, taking the opportunity to seize the Rhineland region, increase the industrial strength of France, and make up for the lack of resources.


    Of course, both of these ideas must be defeated by Pu-Russia, so the French government supported Prussia before the war broke out, and even aided a 50 million francs interest-free loan in advance.


    Now that the war has broken out, whether or not to continue to support it has become the focus of competition between the two sides.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen proposed: "The gap between the strengths of the two parties is too great. Even with our support, we cannot change the outcome of the war. Continued investment of valuable funds into the Prussian government is a waste.


    Now our strategic purpose has been achieved, and the Russian-Prussian War has broken out. No need to do anything, just wait to receive the Rhineland region after the war. "


    Foreign Minister Abraham objected: "No, now is the weakest period of the Russians. Even if the strength of the Prussian kingdom is a little weak, they have assembled more than 700,000 troops.


    Coupled with the outbreak of the Polish independence movement, which contained a large number of Russian forces, the Tsarist government may not be able to defeat the Kingdom of Prussia in one fell swoop.


    As long as the war continues, the Russians will end domestic reforms because of the war.


    This is what all European countries want to see, and the Vienna government will not provide much support to the Russians at this time. If the war can drag on for a year or two, the tsarist government will be defeated because of its finances. "


    Finance is the shortcoming of the Russians. Alexander II''s reform is underway. The social dividends brought by the reform have not yet had time to feed back to fiscal revenue.


    Because the Near East War consumed a lot of financial resources, at the end of Nicholas I ¡¯s administration, he was working to smooth out the losses of the war, and did not leave Alexander II with enough information to support a war.


    It was because of the shortcomings of the Russians that the Junker nobles dared to plan this war. It is also for this reason that British talents support Prussia.


    Finance Minister Allen shook his head and said, "What''s the matter with the 700,000 troops in the Kingdom of Prussia? Needless to say? The maximum combat power is only 400,000, and the rest are picked up by guns.


    At present, the only countries in Europe that are capable of sending out 700,000 armies are us and Russia and Austria. No matter how poor the Prussian kingdom is, their national strength has also limited their upper limit on military power.


    And the Russians have more than one million active troops. To defeat the Prussian kingdom, they can not even mobilize.


    Leaving aside the relations between the Russian and Austrian alliances, as long as the Tsarist government benefits Austria, the Vienna government will provide them with loans. Anyway, these benefits are cut from the Prussians.


    Even if Austria''s financial resources are not as good as ours, they are not far behind. It is enough to support the Russians to defeat Prussia.


    Moreover, is there really no background in the Russian Empire? As an old empire, as long as the Tsarist government is willing, it can still spend a billion francs in war funding.


    Putting hope on the financial collapse of the Russians, I think it is more practical to pray that God bless the Prussians to survive. "


    The prerequisite for supporting the Kingdom of Prussia is that they can win, at least if they can rebuild the Russians. This investment is not wasted.


    If the Prussian kingdom was dealt with by the Russians in threes and twos, all these investments would be lost. Do not expect the defeated Prussians to be able to pay their debts. Whether they can keep the country depends on whether they will continue to support them.


    ...


    The public says that the public is reasonable, and the mother says that the woman is reasonable. The indecisive Napoleon III had a headache. Both views were very reasonable, and it was really difficult to decide.


    This debate continued for many days before Napoleon III made up his mind.


    "Well, I decided to provide a loan to the Kingdom of Prussia, but they will use the sovereignty of the Rhineland region as a collateral to ensure that our loan is safe."


    This is a compromise solution, both supporting the Kingdom of Prussia to continue the war and creating an excuse for seizing the Rhineland.


    The Kingdom of Prussia won the war, then the strategy of damaging the Russians was realized, and France was one step closer to the European hegemon. Conversely, the defeated Prussian kingdom has no money to pay off its debts, and they can take away the collateral directly.


    On the surface, this is the best choice, no matter what the post-war results, they will not lose out. In fact, this is just the wishful thinking of Napoleon III.


    European nations cannot watch them succeed. The British did not want to see the birth of the European hegemon, the Russians fell to the position of hegemon, and the three countries of France, Austria, and Russia restrained each other. No one could obtain an overwhelming advantage. They wanted to see it.


    Geopolitical relations, even if Franz is not ready to compete in Europe, he will not let the French become the new hegemon.


    The good neighbors of French, such as Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Italian states, the German Federal Empire, and the Kingdom of Prussia, are also reluctant to see France grow again.


    The common defense treaty against France is the best weapon to contain them. How can a country hostile to its neighbours become a continental hegemon?


    Rely on strength alone? Looks like the French are not so powerful. The Russians can use millions of armies to maintain their hegemony, and the French can never do it.


    What kind of overlord is there without a younger overlord? Unless you have the strength to crush the continent, you can only play at home behind closed doors.


    ...


    In Berlin, William I did not know that a quarrel had just happened in Paris that determined their fate. The Pulau-Austrian War that broke out on the European continent was completely different from the Russo-Japanese War in history.


    The power that the Russians can throw in here is definitely not just two or three levels. If only the British were to support it, the London government would be too much.


    With good luck, supporting the Kingdom of Prussia for tens of millions of pounds can achieve the goal. If the bad luck ends up paying hundreds of millions of pounds, it is not surprising.


    Even if it is a loan, you must also consider whether the Kingdom of Prussia can pay it back. In short, it is impossible for the London government to meet all the needs of the Prussians.


    Recently, the Berlin government has applied for loans to almost every European country. Mosquitoes are as small as meat, even if some small countries can only provide loans of tens of thousands of pounds, they are not dismissive.


    "Just this morning, the Swiss government informed us that the joint defense treaty between the two countries will be officially lifted, and they will announce it to the outside world tomorrow," Foreign Minister Mike Kate said with a frown.


    It happened too suddenly. The Swiss government made a sudden attack, which did not leave us time to recover. It seems that they are heartfelt and want to draw a line with us. "


    This is obviously not good news, and the Puri Joint Defense Treaty is undoubtedly directed at Austria. Historically, it disbanded in 1866, when Austria lost the Proto-Austrian War and was unable to plan the Swiss region.


    Switzerland is suddenly about to dissolve the joint defense treaty, and there must be something inside it. Do not even think that they also know that this is the handwriting of the Vienna government.


    William I sighed and said, "Forget it, we can no longer take care of these minor problems. The immediate priority is the Russian-Prussian War. Now the frontline troops have engaged the Russians.


    Financial aid promised by Britain and France did not arrive on time. The focus of the next work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to coordinate with Britain and France so that they can fulfill their promises as soon as possible. "


    No way, the pit teammates seem to be talented in Britain and France. The London government has not coordinated with domestic consortiums in advance, and is still trying to help them raise money; the French government has delayed the fundraising process because of hoops.


    In the face of life and death, the Swiss'' dissolution of the joint defense treaty against Austria is not worth mentioning at all.


    William I understood the Swiss government''s approach very well. Now that Prussia was playing with fire, the Swiss feared that it would be normal to ignite.


    Should Austria be dragged into the water because of the Russian-Austrian alliance, wouldn''t they also be dragged into the war because of the joint defense treaty?


    The status of an eternal neutral country did not come easily. If dragged down, the French can annex Sardinia, and Austria can annex Switzerland.


    The Swiss and Habsburg families are feudal, but the strength gap between the two sides is too great, and the Swiss government simply cannot afford the courage to wage war with Austria.


    The Vienna government asked them to dissolve the joint defense treaty, and the Swiss government naturally followed suit. Anyway, from the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, even if the joint defense treaty exists, it will not play any role.


    Understanding and understanding, William I was still very angry at the downfall of the Swiss government. It''s just that they really don''t have the energy to manage so much. Everything will have to wait until the war is won, and lose everything.


    Foreign Minister Mike Kate replied confidently: "Relax, Your Majesty. Britain and France will not look at us defeated due to insufficient funds. Now they are delaying time, nothing more than worrying about our defeat and investment.


    As long as we don''t fail on the battlefield, the aid they promised will be fulfilled, and it will not be paid in installments. "


    As an anti-Russian vanguard, McKay always believed that the Russian Empire had decayed, and only a push of the Empire would collapse.


    The Polish uprising that broke out recently. The Russians spent more than two months not only calming down, but intensified, spreading the war to Belarus, which further confirmed McKate''s judgment.


    These understandings are completely different from those of William I, but since it is necessary to fight the Russians, it is natural to replace these confident anti-Russians.


    If a group of people with Russian phobias is employed, and every day they want to compromise with the Russians, how can this fight be fought?


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 Chapter 369： Fragile

    Sicily, a manor in Negombo and the local revolutionaries realized a meeting.


    "Mr. Gapori, our strength has been seriously damaged since the last uprising and we are unable to launch an armed uprising again in the short term."


    Local revolutionary leader Drex raised objections. The Sicilian revolutionary organization has a long history. It was the Sicilian January Uprising that kicked off the Great Revolution in 1848.


    It was only that its influence in Europe was limited and it was suppressed without much persistence. The outside world assumed that the February Revolution in France was the beginning of the Great Revolution.


    In 1860, the Sicilian Revolutionary Party again launched an armed uprising. After hearing the news from Gabrielle in history, the famous Red Shirt Army entered Sicily, which opened the curtain of the two Sicilian kingdom revolutions.


    This time and space changed, and the Sardinian kingdom fell into the hands of the French in 1860. It was naturally impossible for Gabri to organize the Red Shirts.


    Without a capable unit, the armed uprising in Sicily was suppressed again, and local revolutionary organizations suffered heavy losses.


    Drex had no choice but to oppose the uprising now. In recent years, the governments of the two Sicilian kingdoms have been watching closely, and the Revolutionaries have had to dive and have no ability to grow their ranks.


    Gabrielle hurriedly said: "Mr. Drakes, this opportunity is very rare. Revolutionary organizations in various European countries will launch uprisings in January, and we can minimize the chance of power intervention.


    If this opportunity is missed, we will face not only the governments of the two Sicilian kingdoms, but also the interference of the three Orfasi kingdoms.


    To be discouraged, in the face of the intervention of the three major powers, even if our strength grows ten or one hundred times, I do not think there is hope for victory.


    Now no matter how good the risk of launching an uprising is, it is also low when facing the intervention of the three major powers. Missing this opportunity, we may not see the success of the revolution in our lifetime. "


    It is true that everyone started the uprising together. It is difficult to say how effective it is. Whether the three major powers will intervene is completely unknown.


    Gabriella was not sure, so he chose Sicily as the first stop of the revolution. The great powers are not philanthropists, and without generous benefits, they would not help in vain.


    Unless it is determined that there is no way to suppress the rebellion, the governments of the two Sicilian kingdoms will suppress as much as possible, and will not easily ask for help from the outside world.


    This is an opportunity. As long as the toughest times have passed, the powers behind will be regarded as interventions. They have gathered a certain amount of power and will not shoot to death as soon as they play.


    Drex was in hesitation, and the intervention of the powers has always been their biggest concern. There have even been proposals to keep the king to reduce this risk.


    "Mr. Gapori, we can cooperate with you, but I can only organize more than a hundred people to participate in the uprising."


    This means that Drakes has given up revolutionary dominance. It was not that he did not want to compete, but there was no way. Many Sicilian revolutionaries were able to participate in the uprising but not many.


    Not everyone can throw their heads and blood on the revolution. Most people support the revolution and are limited to doing propaganda for the revolution and supporting some financial resources.


    Regardless of strength or prestige, Drakes could not compete with Gabori, and it is inevitable to give up his dominance.


    ...


    On January 5, 1865, the Italian National Salvation Army led by Gapoli launched an armed uprising in Corleone. Because the insurgents wore a red shirt as a symbol, they were also called the "Red Shirt Army".


    The prelude to the revolution began, and three days later the Spanish Revolutionary Party launched an uprising in Elda.


    Isabel II''s love affairs continued throughout his life, and folk criticism was very bad. Because his father went early and lacked monarch education, his political performance was also poor.


    Faced with endless revolutions and court conspiracies, she only knew to change government frequently to cope with it. In the 25 years of governing life, Spain replaced 34 governments and promulgated 7 constitutions.


    Had it not been for Spain''s solid foundation, it would have been tossed away. Under such a background, favorable conditions have been created for revolutionary activities.


    However, as a stronghold of conservatives, the traditional power of Spain is very strong. Although these people do not like the mediocre Isabel II, they hate the revolutionaries who break the rules even more.


    With the help of conservatives, Isabel II barely maintained his rule. This support was not unlimited. In the later period, the conservatives could not bear her. In 1868, the glorious revolution broke out and Isabel II was forced into exile in France.


    Venezia, after some flicker, Stephen and others finally organized a revolutionary team. Of course, most people did not know that they had joined the Revolutionary Party.


    Hungarian independence was reduced to zero, and under the banner of the British, French, and Austrian colonial companies, a large number of Italians were recruited in the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Papal States, Lombardy, and Venecia, and they were given simple military training.


    Doing a full set of play, these colonial companies are real, Stephen and others used the power of Americans to register in Britain and France.


    They were good at acting and quickly adapted to their role. Colonial companies hired armed men to open overseas colonies, which is common in Austria.


    It''s just that the Austrian colonial team rarely hired the Italians. Even if they hired them, they were mostly sailors and laborers, and they rarely used them on the battlefield.


    The Italians full of romanticism are not suitable for fighting. This is the experience that everyone has summed up over the years.


    Of course, there will never be a shortage of unbelievers. Although the fighting effectiveness of the Italians has been questioned, they cannot be cheap!


    The overall combat effectiveness is low, but are there still a few alternatives? If you are lucky and carefully screened, it is still possible to hire a powerful Italian.


    Looking at the large forces gathered in his hand, Stephen was hesitant. He even wanted to try to really launch an armed uprising. Maybe it was successful?


    Soon he dismissed the idea, how could thousands of armed men gather in the Venezia area, how could it not attract the attention of the local government?


    If it hadn''t been with the Austrian intelligence organization beforehand, they would have been suppressed. Actually, it ¡¯s not much better now. If it was n¡¯t for Vienna ¡¯s intention to clear up dissidents, they would have no room to play.


    Lombardy-Venezia has always been the most unstable region in Austria. Of course, this instability does not mean that there are daily uprisings. In fact, there have been no more than a hundred people uprisings since the Great Revolution.


    It is mainly the awakening of nationalism in the Italian region. Many Italian intellectuals, some capitalists, and noble nobles still want to be independent.


    These people have been secretly connected, but have not taken any substantial action. As a legal country, it is naturally impossible for Austria to convict them because they may have a tendency to be independent.


    The role of Stephen and others is reflected, and now they are constantly visiting the big people inside as businessmen of colonial companies.


    Inside the manor outside Milan, members of the Hungarian Independent Organization gathered together in twos and threes, and Prudence complained: "I''m exhausted, I have finally completed the task, and I don''t know if it is right or wrong."


    Mariut sneered: "Since a decision has been made, we can''t regret it. After the play, we are free."


    Once a person gives up the bottom line, nothing can be done. In order to disappear from the list of Austrian political prisoners, they had to choose to cooperate.


    Stephen said cautiously, "Well, since these people have been targeted, even without us, other revolutionary organizations would find them.


    Anyway, they will be out of luck sooner or later, it is better to use waste and get away for us.


    Now we have finished visiting people in Lombardy and Venesia. The next step is Hungary, but in order to avoid extracurricular branches, we will not go there in person.


    Give the list to the people below and let them join the members to launch an armed uprising. Let''s arrange it for each one!


    Be careful not to let them lose the list. This is of great importance and is the fruit of our independent organization''s years of operations. "


    Looking at Stephen with a serious face, everyone was too lazy to talk. It is indeed the result of many years of operation. The list is provided by the Austrian intelligence organization. They are only responsible for the concatenation.


    No, it cannot be said to be connected, but rather to drag these people into the water.


    The situation in Austria is now stable, and at this time there is no future for rebellion. Those who are deeply influenced by nationalism and want independence are afraid to make trouble.


    But they secretly promoted nationalism, which made Franz intolerable. The enemies on the bright side are not terrible, the hardest ones are always secret enemies.


    Based on the principle of starting first, since these people want independence, give them a chance. It happened that the Hungarian Independent Organization came to the door, and Franz decided to let them join the Hungarian Independent Organization.


    Even if they are not Hungarians, they can also collude with Hungarian independent organizations. In short, Franz will not give these people a chance to grow.


    Stephen and others now have a home and a job and don''t want to continue the revolution. He also needs someone who can give Americans an explanation that these years have not been free, and both sides have their own needs.


    These thousands of Italian mercenaries are a bunch of bad luck. It had nothing to do with them at all, but now the muddlehead was involved.


    A large number of anti-thieves are involved at one time. How can there be no major case? And they are the initiators of this big case. Thousands of armed men have launched a rebellion, which is enough to pull all those involved.


    Mariut echoed: "Mr. Stephen is right, both the Spanish Revolutionary Party and the Italian Revolutionary Party have launched an uprising, and it is our turn now."


    It is indeed a revolution, but its life has changed. Doing a full set of drama, they can make up a lot of letters from big men.


    It''s time to kick the door. According to the script, they were in an accident, leaked the wind, were forced to revolt in advance, were brutally suppressed, and ended up in exile.


    Since it was an accident, there was no time to destroy these letters. At that time, these letters, and the secret meeting before the outbreak of the rebellion, will prove that these people support the rebellion.


    Stephen said, "Everyone is going to prepare now! According to the appointed time, we will launch an armed uprising on time at 4:30 am on February 15, 1865, everyone must inform everyone of the news."


    ...


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 Chapter 370： Fishing law enforcement

    The Hungarian independent organization can only be regarded as a petty operation, and the movement of the French Revolutionary Party can be considered as big.


    In January 1865, from Paris to Montauban, demonstrations took place in more than 30 cities across France, as if France was back in the era of the Great Revolution.


    Many people stumbled into the parade, shouting various slogans, such as:


    There are those who ask the government to support the Polish independence movement, those who oppose a certain government policy, those who support the Spanish Revolutionary Party, and those who oppose the colonial movement ...


    Only unexpected, there is absolutely no way out.


    Obviously, the French Revolutionary Party has also learned cleverly. In recent years, the domestic economy has developed well. Everyone can live a small life. At this time, rebellion is simply impossible.


    Strong dissatisfaction with the government is those who are frustrated with these rights struggles, as well as a group of idealists.


    The only way to overthrow the rule of Napoleon III is to mess up France first, as long as there is a chance at home.


    The French people are full of internationalism and often very emotional. They think they are unreasonable and want to manage them, which provides them with opportunities.


    In Versailles, a messy parade aroused the vigilance of Napoleon III. On the face of it, this is just an ordinary procession. It happens in France every year and I don''t know how many times.


    However, it has happened too often recently. Napoleon III, who is experienced in fighting, can see at a glance that there is someone behind it.


    Napoleon III ordered: "Adol, take me out of the mice behind the scenes, and I''ll see who is making trouble."


    The march is legal in France and the government has no right to interfere. But the situation is different every day. This not only affects the economy, but also affects people''s hearts.


    This is not the good age of "going to work in spring, vacationing in summer, strike in autumn, or Christmas in winter".


    This era was the time to fight the country. Long after the anti-French war, the French colonial empire collapsed. Now Napoleon III is working hard to build a second colonial empire.


    Naturally, we cannot tolerate the march that affects the country''s economy. After all, there are many competitors this year, and you will fall behind if you are not careful.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of Police, Adair, answered.


    This is not a good affair. Over the years, the public order has deteriorated due to the parade. 15 police ministers have stepped down and the average term is only 10.5 months.


    Do not look at the good economic development of Napoleon III and the stability of the domestic society, and think that their lives are better. In fact, they were still sprayed with dog blood, as if it were the worst government ever.


    The reason is not needed, what reason is needed to get rid of the enemy? The government could not control the public opinion, and the opposition wanted to spray, and Napoleon III most often found someone to fight with them.


    Perhaps the position has changed, and Napoleon III has become a defender of the rules. No extraordinary measures were taken against these enemies, which left room for the Revolutionary Party to operate.


    Foreign Minister Abraham said: "His Majesty may be affected by the Polish independence movement. In recent times, the European revolutionary movement has risen again.


    First, the two Sicilian kingdoms broke out. At present, the rebels have controlled one-third of Sicily; then Spain and Portugal also broke out revolutions.


    The atmosphere in other European countries is also tense, and a new wave of revolution may erupt again. We must be vigilant. "


    Although the Americans just encouraged the revolutionary groups in these big countries to return to Europe to do things, the revolutionary groups in other countries were also affected.


    Seeing the ups and downs of the Polish independence movement, many people took it for granted that a new wave of revolution was coming, and they came out to do things.


    For other countries, the problem may not be too serious. For France, this is a big trouble.


    I don''t know what the reason is. Every time the revolution wave comes, the figure of the French is indispensable. Paris is also known as a revolutionary shrine.


    This reputation Napoleon III was not interested at all, and if possible he preferred Paris to be a small, poor and backward city rather than to be a "revolutionary shrine".


    Any monarch living in the Holy Land of Revolution would feel Alexander, for fear of being revolutionized by accident.


    Prior to his succession, Napoleon III was proud of Paris; after his succession, this feeling was gone.


    In addition, the number of strikes and demonstrations in Paris each year directly exceeds the total of Austria.


    The number of demonstrations and strikes in France every year exceeds the total of other European countries. It is not easy for Napoleon III to secure the throne.


    If Franz were to choose, he would rather go to the colony as a tyrant than the French emperor.


    This has nothing to do with the monarch''s good or bad, just open the history book and look at the history of the French revolution.


    You can laugh as an onlooker, but you can only cry as a party. Sitting on a gunpowder barrel every day, a policy that dissatisfied some people could trigger a revolution.


    The monarchy is not suitable for the French people who are wasteful and overly energetic. The people of Paris have proved with practical actions that only the republic is suitable for them.


    Napoleon III thought for a while and said, "This is indeed a problem. Order the police everywhere to strengthen the vigilance and change the defense of the City Guard in Paris and the 7th Division in Nantes."


    Changing the defense is the most common method used by Napoleon III. In order to prevent the Revolutionaries from colluding with the military, the garrison in Paris never stayed.


    The lessons of the Orleans dynasty''s collapse have told him that without a reliable army, the country is unstable.


    ...


    Atissa was an Italian businessman, and then he was a nationalist. The order cannot be reversed.


    Therefore, he stood decisively on the side of the victor during the Great Revolution of 1848 and escaped.


    However, this did not change his nature as a nationalist. Over the years, he and a group of like-minded friends have tried hard to promote Italian nationalism.


    In the context of the Vienna government''s promotion of national integration, Atissa naturally dared not go up against the current, but secretly they established the Venice Cultural and Art Exchange Center.


    This is a purely academic exchange, but it is all about Italian national culture and art. If it is just a personal interest, it will not attract the attention of Austrian intelligence organizations.


    The key is that they held a youth art and culture training class very desperately, publicly promoting nationalism in secret, and even showing the desire for Venezia independence from time to time.


    In Austria, freedom of speech is legally innocent as long as these ideas are not preached in public.


    From beginning to end, they all just said in their mouths that they didn''t fall into place. No evidence was left behind, including instilling these ideas in the youth.


    During the German Unification War, the local government also intentionally left loopholes, hoping that they would take action to wipe out the whole group.


    Unfortunately, Atissa and others are all old fritters, and ideals should stand aside in front of interests.


    There is no unity in the Italian region. A Venezia region has been separated from Austria, and they have lost most of the current market, which is not in their interest.


    So instead of taking the opportunity to be independent, they persuaded radical nationalists not to act lightly.


    Such lurkers are the most terrifying. They will not risk rebellion, but they will work for rebellion.


    Artissa has been a little disturbed recently and always feels that something bad has happened. As soon as he got home, the old housekeeper handed him a letter.


    "Mr. Atissa, this is a letter Mr. Stephen sent to you."


    Stephen met him by chance at a banquet, and the two chatted a lot. Stephen also invited him to join a colonial company and set up a colony on the African continent.


    Encountered by professional flickers and a large number of mercenaries as evidence, Atissa did not doubt Stephen''s identity.


    There are too many people with the same name in Europe. The popular name of Stephen, Austria is not 100,000 or 70,000, and no one will associate a colonial businessman with an independent organization in Hungary.


    Opening the letter and glancing at it at first, Artissa''s face changed greatly.


    "Nair, did anyone see it when you received this letter?"


    Housekeeper Nair replied with a look of depression: "The person who delivered the letter gave it to me at the gate, except for a few small street vendors, and there were no suspicious persons."


    He was very puzzled and couldn''t understand Atissa''s nervousness at all. Isn''t it just a letter? Even if someone saw it, they didn''t know what it was!


    After hearing this reply, Atissa confirmed again: "Are there any new traders?"


    Nair replied very positively: "No, it''s the usual people, almost every day."


    Artissa breathed a sigh of relief, and then had a headache. Aren''t you dying in a revolution this year?


    He couldn''t understand what Stephen thought. As the leader of the Hungarian independent organization, under the pursuance of the Vienna government, he can still escape for more than ten years. Why should he now run back and die?


    That''s right, in Atisa''s view, Stephen is now being killed. The situation in Hungary is unclear to others, can they not know these well-informed businessmen.


    Not to mention independence, it is estimated that the local people will suppress them without waiting for the Vienna government to take action.


    These situations can also happen in the Venezia region. The national integration movement of the Vienna government is still useful.


    No matter how hard they try, the situation of local Germanization is becoming increasingly apparent. Especially the younger generations are learning German one by one, and the Italian language has disappeared from compulsory education.


    Even if there are still people instilling indoctrination for the next generation, the compulsory education in Austria is very heavy. Students are very busy every day. What is not taken in school exams, how many people will take the initiative to learn?


    In previous years, private schools were still teaching Italian. As a result, the Ministry of Education stopped appropriating them and included them in profiteering industry operating companies, which required them to pay high taxes to the government just like the luxury goods industry.


    If only the government does not approve it, everyone can still run the school. If you are included in the luxury goods industry, there is no way out. The tax rate is as high as 95%. You can''t increase the tuition by 20 times.


    No matter how wealthy they are, no one insists. There are no schools in the Austrian Empire that are outside the supervision of the Ministry of Education.


    The schools recognized by law are all schools that receive government funding, and the rest are enterprise training institutions.


    These institutions are subject to tax, and the tax rate standards refer to the profit standards of the same industry. Unfortunately, the school''s reference object is a compulsory education school. Compared with zero fees, no matter how much the fees are charged, it is a profiteering industry.


    The training centers founded by Atissa and others all rely on donations without charging any fees, otherwise the hat of the profiteering industry has already been deducted from them.


    The troublemakers are not without, but the Vienna government is very tough. If a thousand people make trouble, they will catch a thousand, if there are 10,000 people, they will catch a thousand. The principal offender joined the army, and the offenders and their families were all exiled to the colony.


    After hundreds of thousands of people were in exile, the rest were settled. Even if you do n¡¯t think about yourself, you ca n¡¯t ignore your family!


    Offenders are not treated as immigrants, and they are usually assigned to the worst areas to take on the most dangerous jobs.


    Now receiving Stephen''s invitation to join the center of the revolutionary team, Atissa immediately decided to draw a line with them. He didn''t want to take his own life.


    Without hesitation, Atissa directly highlighted a match and lit the letter in his hand.


    Without reporting to the government, this is worthy of a friend. The meeting place in the letter, Artissa chose to ignore it.


    It is also risky to contact the Revolutionary Party in Austria. The Vienna government has always been zero-tolerant of these things, and Atissa is unwilling to take risks.


    After burning the letter, Atissa told him again: "Nair, don''t tell anyone about this letter. Stephen and I just met at the banquet, not friends, do you understand?"


    The Nell steward replied, "I see, Mr. Atissa."


    The cautious Atissa didn''t know yet, from the moment he proclaimed nationalism, he had only half-footed into hell.


    Now the letter was burned, no report was made to the government, and just the other foot was stretched in.


    There is no doubt that this is law enforcement in fishing. If you take the letter and report to the local police station for the first time, there is no way you can be implicated.


    If you don''t seize the opportunity, then there is nothing you can do. Even if you do not participate in the rebellion, it is a crime to fail to report and you are not wronged.


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 Chapter 371： no Zuo no Die

    Milan City, the rising textile tycoon of Treos. The Oslo War of 1848 directly caused a major shuffle in the capital world of Lombardy. Treos stood out from this gap.


    The pursuit of goals is not the same when there is money. Treos is also aristocratic, but it has fallen in the generation of his grandfather.


    At this time, Treos was considering whether to make a knighthood and restore the glory of his ancestors.


    Obtaining a title in Austria is not easy. Of course, as a rich "Aegis" player, it still has an advantage over civilian players.


    The colonial system created opportunities for them. As long as they were willing to spend money and recruit a large number of mercenaries to open up colonies in the African continent to redeem their merits, they would sooner or later win a knighthood.


    This is not the easiest way, but it is the one most suitable for Treos. It is easier to get a title on the battlefield, but this has never been the choice of capitalists.


    The nobility has a higher social status, but in the business field, the nobility has no special advantages, and many privileges have shrunk.


    Teros has always weighed the pros and cons. Gaining merit through overseas colonization also depends on luck. Input and output are often not proportional.


    In this regard, nobles have even more advantages. They have cultivated military command capabilities since childhood. Some nobles, as well as family members and private troops left over from their ancestors, naturally set up colonial teams with more combat effectiveness.


    Being able to fight the colonial team will basically not lose money. Even if no resources are found, they will grab all the way and cooperate with the labor export company to help African tribal immigrants.


    As long as the colonial team does not lose money, it can continue to operate for a long time, and the merits of time will naturally accumulate.


    This is incomparable to capitalists. Their advantage is that they have money. There are people who have money. The officers and men who have retired these years are all in demand. Most capitalists recruit them to form colonial teams. The combat effectiveness is not too bad.


    Unfortunately, not everyone is willing to go to the African continent. With the increase of colonial teams, retired officers and soldiers who are willing to go to the colony are not enough, and the cost of salaries is increasing.


    As a latecomer, the recruitment standards had to be lowered, and the combat effectiveness of the colonial team was inevitably reduced.


    Without strong fighting power, it does not mean that colonization on the African continent is impossible. How the combat effectiveness is rubbish, it is still not a problem to deal with some indigenous tribes, but the number of casualties is high.


    If you are unlucky, you can spit people out with a single pension. At present, the pension standards issued by the Austrian colonial team are basically 500-1800 Aegis, and they cannot afford to lose them at all.


    The appearance of Stephen made Treos''s eyes bright. Everyone was joking that Stephen recruited non-competitive Italian mercenaries, but Treos saw another side-cheap.


    As a qualified capitalist, Treos has the advantage of always saving costs.


    The price of recruiting an ordinary German mercenary can recruit two Italian mercenaries; the price of an elite mercenary is enough to recruit five Italian mercenaries.


    In addition to low artificial salaries, casualty benefits can also be reduced to less than 300 SHIELD. If recruited from Italian states, pensions could be lost in case of heavy losses.


    As long as you are careful not to take in greed, Italian mercenaries with a lower combat effectiveness can also sweep indigenous tribes. After all, the cost is low, more people can be recruited, and there are advantages when doing labor export business.


    Just as Treos was determined to work with Stephen, a letter interrupted all his illusions.


    Not everyone was thinking about revolution and independence, and Treos did not want to change the status quo, although he was also affected by Italian nationalism.


    Donate a little money during the normal period and keep the traditional Italian culture. It is impossible for him to go to the battlefield in person.


    He would not even do anything to fund the Revolutionary Party. Tereos was very savvy, and he was destined to not buy and sell, he never did.


    All nationalist political ideas are often different, especially in front of interests, which often determines ideas.


    As a textile tycoon, on the face of leaving Austria, Treos can reduce many competitors and even dominate the Italian market.


    In fact, after leaving Austria, the raw materials could kill him.


    Importing from overseas is easier said than done. If there is a complete reliance on imports, once the international cotton market is turbulent, his life will be killed immediately.


    Britain can become the hegemony of the cotton spinning industry, not only because of the strong textile industry, but also with a powerful Royal Navy as its backing and a vast colony as the market, which can protect its own interests.


    After independence, Italy was unable to protect his interests. Tereos was only dissatisfied with the policies of the Vienna government, abolishing the current national integration policy and labor protection law.


    This and rebellion are totally two concepts. There are many people who are dissatisfied with national policies. After all, no one policy can satisfy everyone.


    Wouldn''t it be chaos if it rebelled against a government policy? Who can change it, and it will not satisfy everyone?


    Thinking of the large number of mercenaries in the hands of Stephen and others, Treos changed his face and immediately shouted: "Martin immediately prepares the car, I am going to the city government."


    Regardless of whether the revolution can succeed or not, as long as the war is fought, business will not be done. In case of bad luck, it may not be impossible for chaotic soldiers to go bankrupt.


    As the winner of the last shuffle, Treos didn''t want to do it again. He is a capitalist but also an industrialist, not a businessman who buys low and sells high. The factory where the flames of fire can''t hide from it.


    ...


    Several members of the Hungarian independent organization, Pecs, in the western Hungarian province, are uneasily following the contact list to deliver letters.


    For the sake of safety, everyone has his own magic. Those with hidden soles and those sewn inside the clothes were simply replaced with digital codes, using the Bible as a carrier.


    In the case of betrayals, these are futile. Compared to Austrian Italy, Hungary was cleaned more thoroughly, and it was all smart people who could escape it.


    The delivery of Domici was tragedy, and it happened to hit the host, and was kept.


    After reading the letter, Brooks greeted Mr. Stephen''s family. In the early years, the two were like-minded friends, and everyone worked together for Hungary''s independence.


    But now, unlike in the past, Brooks, who is in his mid-years, is no longer the simple idealist.


    I was able to escape the disaster at first, because of good luck, I just fell ill and did not have time to participate in the rebellion.


    After the illness, the rebellion had already taken place, and the revolutionary Brooks was still loyal to the emperor and placed under house arrest.


    Thanks to his father''s spontaneous participation in the suppression of the insurgency and his military achievements, his suspicion was ruled out.


    Time is the best weapon. In the blink of an eye, his father died, and Brooks, who had lost his restraint, once again mingled with the surviving nationalists.


    At this time, everyone no longer shouted the slogan of independence every day, but opposed the ethnic division and unified language of the Vienna government.


    Violent resistance is impossible, hard bones met God back in the independence movement. Brooks is not stupid, he knows the consequences of confronting the government.


    Because of personal friends, Brooks and some members of the Hungarian Independent Organization still maintain a secret connection, but this does not include Stephen.


    No way, who made Stephen a political prisoner in exile? The Hungarian independent organization has a lot of people, and how many things have been done, most of the members are actually not wanted.


    Brooks is a smart person. Anyway, these people are exiled overseas and are not wanted. Even if they are exposed, they can pretend they don''t know.


    Friends have more ways to go, just like this time the Hungarian independent organization is going to do things, some friends have hinted that he should stay away.


    Seeing this letter, Brooks was very suspicious that someone was going to engage him. There is too much content in the letter, even the time of the uprising.


    Under normal circumstances, such a person who has not joined the Hungarian independent organization at all is unlikely to gain trust. Aren''t you afraid of him reporting?


    Brooks asked tentatively: "Mr. Domicil, why did we revolt on February 15th, and we were not prepared at all?"


    Domicil didn''t think that much, so he didn''t need to keep it secret.


    "Sir Brooks, a new wave of revolution in Europe has arrived. This time we joined forces with other revolutionary groups to launch an uprising in January and February.


    Because of insufficient preparation, we delayed the uprising date to February 15. But don''t worry, the first uprising was in Italy.


    At present, we have recruited thousands of mercenaries, and with the cooperation of local revolutionary groups, this uprising will definitely succeed! "


    After hearing Domicil''s words, Brooks'' doubts were halted. It seems that he is really a member of the Hungarian Independent Organization, and this sacred expression is the same as when he was young.


    Brooks continued to ask, "My old friend, what do they say?"


    Since it was implied that he was hiding away, under normal circumstances these friends did not make sense to drag him into the water again, this letter is obviously not simple.


    Domicil thought for a while and said, "Mr. Paul said when he meets you, take him to say hello. And let you keep the ham from the moon and wait for him to eat.


    Mr. Soram, is it okay to ask your old place? He missed the Revolution very much, but unfortunately he failed last time, and this time he won''t. "


    These seemingly incomprehensible words, Domici did not feel anything, just as an old friend tells the old.


    But it was different in Brooks'' ears. "Ham" was the secret sign for the retreat that year, no doubt it was telling him to run.


    The "Revolutionary Period" was not a good memory for them. As every comrade in arms fell, countless like-minded friends were liquidated.


    Figuring out the situation, the cold sweat on Brooks'' forehead came out.


    Others don''t know that the Hungarian Independent Organization has accepted American funding. Brooks is very clear, and their friends have not complained about Americans'' fingertips.


    Think of the American Civil War now, Brooks immediately wanted to understand a lot of things.


    This uprising must not be able to participate, either to pack things up and run immediately, and then return when things have passed, or to report immediately and take yourself out.


    Domicil asked in wonder: "Sir Brooks, what''s wrong with you?"


    Looking at Domici with a simple look, Brooks felt a little unbearable, hesitated and said, "I''m fine. The situation in Hungary is very complicated. Domicil, you should complete the task and leave as soon as possible.


    Domicil was startled, and asked in amazement, "Why?"


    Brooks shook his head and said, "The police in the Page area have a good nose, and the contact list is on you. In the event of an accident, the organization''s business results here will be over.


    Domicil said firmly, "Relax, Mr. Brooks. I didn''t bring the list with me, and even if there was an accident, the enemy wouldn''t gain anything."


    Brooks did not continue to persuade him, although he did not know the purpose of the Hungarian independent organization this time, but he was very clear that these people sent were abandoned.


    Persuasion was just that Brooks was worried that Domici''s arrest would confess his ties to the Hungarian independent organization.


    But after thinking about it, Brooks wondered that even if Domicil escaped, these things could not be kept secret.


    In normal times, this kind of connection between friends is nothing, and his sin cannot be condemned. But when the big change happened, then it was different.


    There are only two roads left for Brooks, either to run away in exile; or to report to the government, past things can be written off.


    After hesitating for a while, Brooks decided to be a traitor, after all, this time the thing was too weird and the fog was inside.


    "Domicil, I''m not doubting your loyalty, it''s just the vigilance we should have and not be able to make unnecessary sacrifice.


    If you are willing to help, you can send me a few letters. Now is the crucial moment, I am not suitable to meet them, let my people go to see me without worry. "


    There is no doubt that Brooks is ready to kill with a knife.


    There are always a few enemies out there, and Brooks is no exception. Take the opportunity to drag them in, kick off some of the obstacles, he didn''t have any pressure.


    ...


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 Chapter 372： Poor war

    In Vienna, Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg analyzed: "Although the Polish independence movement hit the Russians, it also ignited the flames of continental Europe.


    Affected by the success of the Polish uprising, in recent times, there have been frequent revolutions in continental Europe, and a new wave of revolution has arrived.


    Since January, uprisings have occurred in the two Sicilian kingdoms, the Papal States, Spain, and Portugal, and chaos in Switzerland, France, and Ireland has also occurred to varying degrees.


    Most of these revolutionary organizations have recently returned to the European continent from the United States. It is initially judged that this is a hurried jump by the federal government. They have this motivation and strength.


    The decisive battle that President Lincoln had high hopes for, because both sides couldn''t afford to lose, they both chose to fight steadily, which directly turned this conference war into a war of attrition.


    The federal government is worried that countries will continue to divide the United States. In order to divert the efforts of governments, it will choose to create chaos on the European continent at this time.


    It is no secret that Americans fund the Revolutionary Party, and their influence on the Revolutionary Party is self-evident. It''s just that nothing has happened, and this layer of window paper has not been ripped.


    Now that things are happening, it won''t be long before European countries will react. By that time, Americans are likely to treat these revolutionary organizations as abandonment in exchange for understanding from various countries.


    If everyone''s pressure is strong enough, they may be able to make them lose a sum. However, with such a disturbance, I am afraid that the three countries, Britain, France and Spain, will not be able to increase their investment in the United States in the short term.


    With the alliance''s strength in the Americas at this time, the problem of separation between the north and the south is not a big problem. This is the result of the fight by the southern government.


    If you want to split the United States again, you can''t. At most, the Indian region allied with the South was independent. However, this does not affect the strength of the federal government. After the split, they are still two middle powers.


    In terms of development potential, both the northern government and the southern government have the potential to become powerful nations.


    In the Americas, they have no real opponents, and the division only delayed their time as a power. As long as there is enough population, they can develop. "


    This American Civil War surprised many Europeans. The American Civil War, which was supposed to be a farce, actually exploded the potential of war that shocked everyone.


    If there is no division, the strength of the Americans is almost the same as that of Spain. Dominating a continent is almost invincible.


    When everyone was plotting to divide the United States, the unwilling federal government was still desperate, disrupting the deployment of all parties.


    Prime Minister Felix added: "Not only is it chaotic in foreign countries, but many people in China can''t bear it anymore, and are starting to move.


    These people are secretly connected, and it is estimated that it will not be long before they make a big news. In order to wipe out these people in one fell swoop, we did not fight against them.


    With the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian War, we were also restrained by most of the European continent''s energy. At this time, there were hidden dangers in the country, and we could not increase our investment in the Americas in the short term. "


    This is a conspiracy to use as a conspiracy. Even if the countries know that the Americans are doing it, they can''t help them now, and don''t even worry about accounting after the fall.


    There are many contradictions in Spain. Now that the prelude to the revolution has begun, I don''t know when it will be quelled.


    The Irish independent organization and the Revolutionary Party are making trouble, and the opposition party is hindering themselves. The internal contradictions are enough to keep the London government busy for several years.


    Not to mention France, with the style of Napoleon III, I am afraid to take the opportunity to go deeper into southern Italy, France and Austria are likely to erupt.


    It''s the Russian-Prussian War and the possible conflict between France and Austria, and Franz didn''t have the courage to take the risk of looking for Americans at this time.


    After everyone slowed down, the American Civil War was long over. If nothing unexpected happened, Lincoln would have long since gone, even if countries want to settle accounts after the fall, it has nothing to do with him.


    Fortunately, the army of the northern government has performed poorly and has not been able to implement a strategy to quickly defeat the southern government, otherwise the strength of the countries in the Americas may not be capable of forcing them to compromise.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "The Italian issue can be postponed. Both Sicilian kingdoms have not asked for help. Even if the French wanted to intervene, they would not dare to do so at this time.


    Napoleon III is not stupid. The joint defense treaties of various countries against them are still there. Now that they continue to expand their forces, the anti-French alliance is not far away.


    Now there can be no problems in interfering with the coalition forces. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can coordinate relations as soon as possible, and cannot wait for the Americans to separate the winners and losers.


    At this time, the North and the South had weakened almost, and the split of the United States was the first. Now that the British and our positions are consistent, the London government must not dare to wait any longer. "


    The situation in Europe is changing too fast, and interference in coalition forces is likely to change. In this context, it is unwise to think of weakening the United States as much as possible.


    It is only necessary for the southern government to win the civil war. The plantation economy has limited potential for development. Unless it can monopolize the world''s food supply, it will never become a world power.


    Obviously this is impossible. There are too many regions in the world suitable for growing food. American agriculture does have an advantage, but this advantage is not enough to form a monopoly.


    No country is a fool and will not give the lifeline to Americans. At least agricultural exporters like Russia and Austria will not buy their food.


    Once the northern government wins, the United States in history will reappear. Franz''s layout in the Americas has at most delayed the rise of the United States.


    Even if there is no war in continental Europe, after the 20th century, Americans will actively challenge the world order.


    In terms of European relations, Franz doesn''t think everyone can cooperate sincerely. At least on the North American continent, everyone is happy to read British jokes.


    Perhaps the second unlucky egg is Austria. Central America is now inconspicuous, and Alaska is not worth it. It will be different in decades.


    The benefits of the two add up to the British. But Franz is not sure if the British Olympics will be able to suppress Americans in North America.


    After all, the American social system has no full grasp and it is difficult for them to take strategic risks.


    I know from history that after the end of the First World War, they had the power to dominate the world. They just endured after World War II.


    Domestic contradictions were directly ignored by Franz. The nets are all ready, so wait for the fish to hook. If there is still a problem, it means that his emperor failed.


    After this wave, the last obstacle to national integration no longer exists. No matter how powerful nationalism is, it will take time to spread.


    Even if there are survivors, after this wave, they dare to do things secretly, that is, the real warrior.


    ...


    St. Petersburg, Alexander II''s recent rage has become more and more vigorous, and the altar pots in the royal palace have suffered.


    The poor performance of the Russian army on the battlefield disappointed him. Fortunately, due to funding reasons, the early Prussian military reforms were not smooth, and the shrinking version of the reforms was completed before the war broke out.


    In general, the two sides fought a lot. This result is enough for the Berlin government, who were originally prepared to drag the Russians.


    Backed by Britain and France, there is absolutely no need to risk a decisive battle with the Russians. If a wave of reckless defeats the Russian army, the tsarist custody of the tragic government will die with them.


    For the Russian Empire, the loss of hundreds of thousands of troops is the same. The Kingdom of Prussia is different. They ca n¡¯t afford to lose.


    The Russian army is not a soft persimmon. As long as the commander does not make a fatal strategic mistake, the exchange ratio on the battlefield will not be too disparate.


    The Near East War is an example. The field battle between the British and French allies and the Russians is usually 1.5: 1. On the contrary, it is often 3: 1, 4: 1 when defensive.


    If you really go up, you will find it easy to defeat the enemy and difficult to wipe out the enemy. In the era when there were no aircraft tanks and machine guns, after leaving the fortress, it was almost inevitable that infantry on the plains would suffer losses from cavalry.


    The current situation is 546,000 Russian troops VS 328,000 Prussian troops + 231,000 Polish insurgents. The two sides fought one and a half pounds, and even the Russians suffered a small loss.


    "Who can tell me what battle this is fighting?"


    Looking at the angry tsar, everyone lowered their heads in tacit understanding.


    I thought that I could easily win this war. As a result, instead of burning the war to the Kingdom of Prussia for more than a month, I was forced to withdraw from Poland.


    Secretary of the Army Nicholas Cage explained stubbornly, "His Majesty, the Polish region is full of gangsters. When we are fighting the enemy, we have to allocate a large number of troops to transport strategic supplies.


    General Fitz Roy chose to shrink the front because the Warsaw region was not suitable as a battlefield. In order to avoid providing opportunities for the enemy, he decided to put the battlefield in East Prussia. "


    Now the guerrillas in Warsaw are everywhere, and the Russians fighting here do not enjoy the advantages of local warfare, but are trapped in the sea of ??people''s war.


    From a military perspective, it is no problem to temporarily abandon the Warsaw region and focus directly on East Prussia.


    Compared with the Polish insurgents, the Kingdom of Prussia is a confidant. As long as the Prussians are defeated, the Polish insurgents will not exist for long.


    Moreover, the Polish Independence Movement was jointly launched by several revolutionary organizations. They can cooperate sincerely in the face of the crisis, and once the Russian threat weakens, they will fall into internal strife.


    After the uprising broke out, in order to attract more people to join, the Polish interim government promised to grant land for free and implement labor protection laws.


    These provisions severely damaged the interests of the capitalists and nobles, and did not gain their recognition, and the insurgents were divided from the beginning.


    Oral promises are just fine. If these conditions are to be fulfilled, the insurgent forces must have internal fighting. No matter which faction wins, the strength of the insurgents will be greatly weakened.


    The failure of the proletariat, these conditions cannot be fulfilled, and the morale of the insurgents will immediately dissipate; the nobility and capitalists fail, and the tsarist government will lead the party.


    This military correct choice has failed politically. Conservative aristocrats in China kept jumping up and down, adding trouble to Alexander II, and attributed the defeat on the battlefield to reform.


    Alexander II was not a fool who was pursuing political victory blindly. He knew very well that temporary gains and losses were nothing. The final outcome of the war was the key.


    "Huh! Tell General Fitz Roy that no matter what he pays, I must burn the war into the Kingdom of Prussia as soon as possible.


    If a large force cannot break through the enemy''s defense line, it will send a small unit to make trouble, and weaken the enemy''s war potential as much as possible.


    The Prussians have the support of Britain and France. If we want to delay the war, we cannot give them this opportunity. "


    The war of the poor can only be resolved quickly. As long as the war is delayed, it will be a failure for the Tsarist government.


    Because of this war, Alexander II had to suspend the next reform plan and make every effort to raise funds for this war.


    The Russian army''s early losses were also largely caused by lack of money. Fighting with the enemy in Warsaw, the material loss during transportation was too great, exceeding the tsarist government''s ability to bear.


    Fitzroy was under pressure to abandon the Warsaw region because of logistics problems. The government is short of money and the prepared strategic materials are limited. Once it is lost during transportation, the next batch will be difficult to arrive in time.


    Implied by various government departments, Fitz Roy had to make this decision. These things were clear to Alexander II, but he knew and knew, but he couldn''t stop them.


    The funds raised by the Tsarist government are less than half of those raised before the Near East War, and it is very difficult for the war to continue.


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 Chapter 373： When selling teammates

    In Venice, high-level Hungarian independent organizations came together to make the final preparations for the uprising. No, exactly, to make the final preparations for running.


    Doing a full set of dramas, life and fame and fortune always cannot escape.


    "Lee" Stephen and others have almost fished enough to make them comfortable for the rest of their lives, and now the most important thing is to maintain their reputation.


    Others can be traitors, and these high-level independent organizations cannot do anything or let people know that they are traitors.


    Otherwise, how can Americans who give money and help spare them? Now that their family businesses are in the United States, missionaries cannot run churches.


    Stephen said, "The boat has already been booked. Once the uprising fails, we will immediately go to Albania, and then enter Greece by land. Then we will use the Ottoman Empire to travel to Asia from the Persian Gulf, and then to Japan to San Francisco.


    Somra asked in confusion: "Mr. Stephen, why go around such a big circle? The Austrians have promised that they will only pursue a symbolic hunt, and we can go directly to the United States by boat."


    Stephen explained: "Yes, the Austrians promised to let us go, but what if an accident happened?


    The matter that kept us away is highly confidential. The Mediterranean area is full of the activities of the Austrian Navy. What if we are unlucky and caught?


    In order to reduce the risk, we have to detour. The best option is to enter the Balkan Peninsula from Venice by an unattended fishing boat and leave from areas not covered by the Austrian forces. "


    In order to be more realistic, Stephen also worked hard. The younger brother ca n¡¯t be out of luck, these bosses have nothing to do, but they have to show a rush.


    Paul echoed: "Mr. Stephen is right, we must be cautious at this time. It is not necessarily a good thing to return to the United States as soon as possible. Now the Civil War is coming to an end.


    If the federal government wins, that''s all. If they lose the war, every country needs to intervene to keep the power.


    In that case, in order to seek help from various countries, the Lincoln government will most likely hand over all of us revolutionary organizations.


    For security reasons, it''s best to wait until the matter is over before returning to the United States. "


    Everyone''s face changed drastically. If Americans were to submit to European countries and surrender all members of the revolutionary organizations in the country, their family business in the United States would be gone.


    Seeing everyone''s concerns, Stephen comforted: "Don''t worry, as long as we are still waiting for the warrant, no one dares to move everyone''s property."


    No one dare to grab the money of the desperate. This means to take life, but to spend it.


    ...


    Otko, a rising star of the Hungarian independent organization. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, participated in the Civil War, and served as battalion commander.


    On the battlefield, he rose to fame by daring to fight and kill. The leaders of the Hungarian independent organization are morally noble people who do not admire Rongli, and it is his responsibility to direct the heavy responsibility of the Venice Uprising.


    Looking at the thousands of soldiers under his command, Otko was full of spirits. The only pity is the lack of weapons, according to Mr. Stephen, for security reasons.


    After all, it was on the Austrian territory. If thousands of armed men appeared, the local garrison would have already been killed.


    Otko feels very reasonable, Austria''s system is already very strict. Although there is no comprehensive ban on guns, there are a large number of guns in the civilian population, but most of them are shotguns.


    A serious rifle still needs to be filed at the police station and applied for a gun permit.


    It''s not that anyone can get a permit, at least none of them are eligible.


    It''s very easy to buy guns in Austria, there are no less than ten gun stores in Venice, and artillery can be sold. Colonial empire, how can overseas colonial teams mix without weapons?


    However, weapons are easy to buy, and ammunition is difficult to handle.


    If it is used for overseas colonial purposes, it does not matter how much it is; if it is used locally, you can only hold a gun permit and apply for a bullet at the local police station.


    The government severely cracked down on the existence of all privately-made weapons and ammunition and the smuggling of arms. The police have the right to kill all participants if they trade arms in the underground black market.


    After a long time, everyone is used to it. If you want to play weapons, go directly to the hunting grounds or clubs, as long as you have rich cannons, you have to play.


    There is absolutely no need to carry your head to the black market, in case you are caught by an arms dealer, there is no place to justify it.


    Without a market, there is no buying or selling.


    It is impossible to buy weapons and ammunition used by thousands of people. So Otko, the commander-in-chief of the rebel army, had only ten guns in his hand, including eight shotguns and two old-fashioned revolvers.


    This was all sponsored by the local Italians who were inclined to revolution. There was no way to get more. They could only take it from the enemy after the uprising broke out.


    On February 1, 1865, several up-and-coming teenagers in the general command of the rebel army were drawing up a combat plan.


    Don''t look down on them when they are young. These people are the few military talents in Hungarian independent organizations, most of whom participated in the Civil War.


    If it weren''t for the crisis, the Federal Army would not let go. Everyone knows how many Americans are short of officers.


    Otko opened a sketch and said: "This is the information provided by Mr. Amko. Although Austria allows guns, it has very strict control over ammunition.


    All weapons and equipment stores have no ammunition. Only hunting grounds, gun clubs, police stations, and local garrisons have enough ammunition.


    The garrison need not think about it. It is estimated that these guns in our hands were suppressed before they could reach their door.


    The hunting ground is far from the city, and we can''t run for dozens of miles to capture weapons and then rush back to start an uprising.


    The ammunition reserve in the firearms club should not be too much. Their ammunition also comes from the police station. Basically, they will be replenished once every two or three days. This cannot meet our needs.


    For the uprising to succeed, we must first take down the police station and seize enough ammunition. "


    Having said that, Otko was very depressed. The ammunition depot of Venice was actually next to the naval base, and it was impossible to capture it.


    In other words, even if it was seized, it would be useless. Within the coverage of naval artillery, it would be finished before they removed the ammunition.


    "Venice is not suitable for launching an uprising. It is necessary to take a boat out of the house. These boats are simply unable to give play to our manpower advantage.


    With these guns in our hands, it is almost impossible to take the police station. Even the Chengbei branch with the smallest number of people is not something we can take away.


    Moreover, these Italian mercenaries are unreliable, and if something goes wrong, they are likely to flee. "


    The young man who raised his objection was named Taft. He also participated in the Civil War and had certain military common sense.


    It is just too upright and has been marginalized in revolutionary organizations. If this uprising wasn''t too important, and he has military capabilities, there would be no place for him in the headquarters.


    Otko explained patiently: "Military, Venice is really not suitable for initiating an uprising. Even if it occupied this place, this water city would be threatened by the Austrian navy.


    But politically we must do this, and the military must serve politics. To achieve a shocking effect, the organization decided to launch an uprising in Milan and Venice at the same time.


    Once the revolution is successful in these two cities, the Lombardy and Venesia regions will shake, and the entire Austrian Italy region will be independent.


    Use the independence of the Italian region to attract the attention of the Vienna government and provide cover for the organization''s uprising in Hungary.


    It is impossible for the Austrians to bombard Venice as soon as the uprising, this is our opportunity. As long as this time difference is used and a revolutionary army is integrated, the war can be burned to the inland areas.


    The greater the momentum created in Italy, the higher the success rate of our uprising in Hungary. So from the beginning, there was no strategic goal for this uprising.


    We just need to create a bigger momentum to disrupt the Venezia region and engulf more people in the rebel army. Victory or defeat is not important. Even if the uprising fails, all the dead are Italians. "


    This explanation is still very satisfactory. Everyone grew up in the United States, and everyone was naturally affected, thinking that politics is higher than military.


    As everyone knows, this order was reversed just before seizing power. Only when the military wins first can there be room for political play.


    The last sentence of the uprising failed, and all the Italians died, leaving Taft with nothing to say.


    Stephen didn''t order them to fight to the end, and told them from the beginning: doing things in Italy was just to fight the West and provide cover for the Hungarian uprising.


    As long as the momentum is created, it attracts the eyes of the enemy, and the end result of the uprising is within the consideration of the organization.


    Almost plainly telling them that the uprising failed and ran away. This Italian mercenary could be used as an abandoner.


    Otherwise, Otko would not be so relaxed. Expect a bunch of black people to overthrow Austria''s rule in the local area.


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 Chapter 374： Uprising failed

    On February 15, 1865, the "Rebel Army" who did not know that it had been betrayed launched an armed uprising in accordance with the plan, and Milan and Venice lit fires at the same time.


    Under the leadership of the Hungarian independent organization, a group of Italian mercenaries confusedly became rebels and launched an attack on the Austrian government.


    Venice, the insurgents attacking the police station, was attacked by the police. Rebellion in this era does not have to be crowded. It also requires guns.


    Unfortunately, the few guns in the hands of the Hungarian independent organization are not enough. On the other hand, there are more than a hundred armed police in the police station.


    Taft said in a panic: "Otko, the situation is wrong. The enemy has long been prepared, the raid failed, and retreated immediately."


    Looking at the daredevil who received the box lunch, Otko knew it was over. Do not look at them, but their combat effectiveness is not good.


    Think of a group of insurgents holding cold weapons, facing the heavily armed police, the end result is self-evident.


    Moreover, these Italian mercenaries were only ensnared into the battlefield, and there was no awareness of sacrificing blood for the revolution.


    Orteco said in a panic, "It must have been leaked. Immediately spread the breakout and run away and count one."


    The leaders of the independent organizations of Shanghai University and the enthusiastic people who were drawn in are betraying them. In a short period of more than a month, the Venice police station and the city government received more than three-digit reports. How could the uprising succeed?


    Otko''s decision was not wrong. Realizing that after failure, dispersing breakout immediately is the best choice. The negative stubborn resistance is to be wiped out by the entire army, and scattered breakouts may run a few.


    Unfortunately, here is Venice. As a water city, their means of transportation is not a carriage, but a boat.


    When Otko ordered a breakout, the insurgents were in chaos. The siren sounded, and the roar of the steam engine was mixed, and the police came over.


    What should I do when an ordinary boat encounters a gunboat?


    Running is impossible, and these small gunboats are not what they can handle. There were no artillery in the hands of the rebels, and even few guns.


    Smart people chose to land on the shore for the first time, and they used the surrounding buildings to break through to have a vitality. Individual talents have dived, ready to break out of the water.


    It all depends on luck, not the protagonist. The policemen who arrived came to directly kill the people in the water, anyway, Austria did not ask for arrest.


    If you want to swim away, it is simply the way to die. Unless you can do nothing in the water, otherwise you can''t escape hunting.


    Taft was a wise man. He took the person on board the ship at the first time, and landed next to the building not far away, and abandoned the ship and fled.


    "Bang bang ..."


    The gunfire sounded one after another, and the sharpshooter lurking in the surrounding buildings began to show strength. Taft and others who had just landed were immediately hit.


    The sound of gunfire is getting more and more dense. According to the sound of bullets, this cannot be all Austrian regular forces. After all, Austria has unified weapons and equipment many years ago.


    This kind of gunfire made by all nations has only one way to explain that the local residents shot them black guns.


    It''s no surprise that the two sides stood opposite each other from the moment they wanted to land. Wouldn''t it be bad if the rebels were allowed to enter their own home and compete with the police?


    Anyway, now the rebels are in a disadvantage. They are destined to fail and help the government to suppress the rebellion. Maybe they can also get merit after the war.


    This is to bully Taft and other people without guns, and everyone is not afraid of them. The most indispensable area in Venice is sailors. Most of these people who run at sea have guns.


    Guns are an indispensable part of overseas colonization and trade in this era. It is easier for them to apply for a gun license than ordinary people. After all, overseas is no better than domestic, fist is often easier to persuade people than reason.


    The gun is a heroic courage, and many people think that the opportunity for performance is coming. No matter how little warfare is obtained, there is no problem in changing a reward after the war.


    The bullets collected at the police station were all numbered and well documented. Enthusiastic people did not worry that the results would be swallowed.


    Taft was pale, and just now he was accidentally hit on his knee, and his right leg was worn out.


    Gritted his teeth and said, "Don''t worry about me, you run away, run away and count one."


    The revolutionary enthusiasm of the Italian people did not appreciate it. All the encounters were executioners. They originally expected to run under the cover of the local people.


    The reality told Otko that the propaganda slogans were deceptive. Not everyone wants a revolution, let alone a Hungarian-led revolution?


    The area is dark in many places. Compared with the bustling Venice area, Hungary is a small country in the countryside. Many Italians don''t look down on Hungarians.


    How could it be possible for them to take their own lives to help Hungarian independent organizations?


    Although most of the insurgents are Italians, this kind of cheated mercenaries can''t represent public opinion, and the local people tell them by actual actions-unwelcome.


    As the gunboat approached, the Italian mercenaries surrendered without restraint. No matter how the commander arranged by the Hungarian independent organization persuades it, it is useless.


    Babatev was one of the mercenaries, and now he gritted his teeth to this group of revolutionaries. Obviously, everyone went overseas to set up a colony and made a fortune together, but this gang got rebelled.


    If the employer is known to be an independent Hungarian organization, he will definitely not participate. Now he was directly pitted, and it was too difficult to get away.


    In revenge, Babatev decided to surrender and, by the way, tied the little leader of the Hungarian independent organization planted on the ship, ready to be used as a vote.


    ...


    The city guards of Milan, the Kingdom of Lombardy have surrounded the rebels. After all, this is the capital of the Kingdom of Lombardy, with heavy troops stationed.


    In order to suppress the rebellion as soon as possible, the Lombard government is also fully prepared. But the king had no confidence and let the city guards suppress it.


    The rebels who are still fighting for the trapped beasts obviously have no climate. Even if they want to work hard, they are now cold weapons vs hot weapons. This battle cannot be fought at all.


    ...


    Port of Venice, one of the leaders of the Hungarian independent group, Paul urged: "Let''s go, Stephen. This time the uprising has begun, and it is not necessary to pay so much attention to the uprising that is doomed to fail."


    Stephen said with a bitter smile: "You can''t go now, the time is not ripe. If we leave at this time, how can we raise our heads in the second half of our lives?"


    Paul nodded, and ran away in the uncertain circumstances of the uprising, and his reputation as a rat was going to accompany them for life.


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 Chapter 375： Interrogation

    The impact of the uprising in Austrian Italy has not ended. The Vienna government was furious, and Franz immediately ordered a rigorous investigation across the country.


    Don''t know, don''t know, just startled. From Lombardy-Venesia to Hungary and Galicia, chaos has appeared.


    Countless people who have been in contact with the Hungarian independent organization have been summoned. At this time, no arrests have been made, but those who have already been disturbed.


    The people involved were greeting Stephen''s family at this time. If you rebel, rebel. Why write to us?


    Want to play this difficult, do you know the sense of confidentiality? The whole world knows it, no wonder the rebellion cannot succeed.


    Many people regret it and should report it directly. As a result, they missed the opportunity because of a misunderstanding, and they were ruined by their own wisdom. Now things are not clear.


    Did they participate in the rebellion? Did you know? This became the crux of the problem. Without sufficient evidence, the police did not apprehend them, only a routine interrogation.


    But this is also very troublesome. Once it is involved in rebellion, all connections are useless at this time.


    Atissa was in regret at this time, and he knew that the Hungarian independent organization could not be achieved, and severed their connection.


    I didn''t expect the police to come to the door so quickly. As a contact with the head of the Chaos Party, there were correspondences before the rebellion broke out, naturally becoming the key suspect.


    Atissa said nervously: "Sheriff Pativath, please believe me to be innocent. I just happened to meet Luan Stephen at a banquet and didn''t know him at all."


    He never dreamed that the Hungarian independent organization actually launched a rebellion in Italy. Isn''t this a pitman?


    Don''t look at Stephen''s invitation to the uprising, but there is only time on it, but no specific location is written. Atissa took it for granted that the Hungarian Independent Organization is going to launch an uprising in Hungary and seek his fate.


    If the rebellion occurred in Hungary and was restricted by communications from this era, he and Stephen would have been in contact, and the Hungarian police would never have found it.


    Sergeant Partivat said blankly, "Mr. Atissa, don''t be nervous. No one says you are a messy party, or it''s not me who talks to you.


    Now you just have suspicions. We just ask them routinely. If you want to clear up the suspicions, please answer my question truthfully.


    Someone saw you having a great conversation with Stephen. At that banquet in Mark''s Manor, your conversation lasted more than half an hour.


    This is beyond the category of strangers. As far as I know, there were many of your friends at the party at the time, and you didn''t talk to them that long. "


    Artissa hurriedly explained, "At the time, the leader of the chaos, Stephen, concealed his identity. On the surface he was a colonial businessman. I was very interested in overseas colonies.


    You know Mr. Sheriff. Now the easiest way to get the title is to go abroad to open colonies in exchange for military merits, and I am also preparing to form a colonial team to go overseas to colonize. "


    Sergeant Partivat continued with dissatisfaction: "As far as I know, Stephen used a recruiting model to cover the chaos into the country.


    These are mostly Italians. Sorry, Mr. Atissa, I have no intention of discriminating against Italians.


    However, Italian mercenaries have no combat effectiveness and are recognized in continental Europe.


    The colonial team, which was recruiting Italian mercenaries, paid a painful price. At present, there are more than 100,000 mercenaries in the entire Austrian colony, but there are less than a thousand mercenaries in Italy, which can explain many problems.


    From the beginning, Stephen appeared as a laughing stock. It is based on this anomaly that we police can deploy in time to suppress the chaos.


    However, the chaos leader fled. It has been determined that someone provided cover for them and escaped our police search.


    Don''t be nervous, Mr. Atissa. I didn''t say that you provided cover for them, it was just that you gave me an answer.


    If you want to form a colonial team, there are too many people to consult. It really doesn''t work. If you just pull a sailor from the dock, they will tell you that Italian mercenaries are not reliable.


    Even your friends have set up a colonial team. Why don''t you consult with so many people and discuss this topic with a fool? "


    Artissa explained with smirk: "Sheriff Pativath believes me, there are not so many reasons, but simply because it is cheap.


    Under the same conditions, the price of one German mercenary can hire two Italian mercenaries, which is a huge labor cost advantage.


    What we have to deal with is only indigenous people, and we don''t need too much fighting power. For the same money, I can hire Italian mercenaries, get more troops, and have an advantage in the labor export business. "


    What he said was completely true, but unfortunately this did not dispel the suspicion of Sheriff Pattiwat. The law enforcement of fishing was not known by Pativat''s level, so Atissa''s explanation only aggravated his suspicion.


    Sheriff Pativath frowned and said, "Mr. Atissa, you should know that this is the last chance. If you still refuse to tell the truth, it will be very serious when you are finally found."


    Artissa hurriedly promised: "I can swear in God''s name, all I say is the truth."


    Sergeant Partivat asked in a cold tone: "Mr. Atissa, before the outbreak of the intelligence rebellion, you received a secret letter. This is a letter from Stephen. If you have only seen one side, why did he give Do you write a letter?


    Don''t tell me at first sight that you are not a beauty and do n¡¯t have such a strong charm.


    As the leader of the chaos, Stephen has always been cautious and minimized contact with the outside world. Why should he risk writing to you?


    Is it true that as a fugitive who has been fleeing for more than ten years, will he not know that any unusual behavior will cause everyone''s attention and increase the risk of exposure? "


    Atissa knew that something was going to happen, and Sergeant Partivat was suspicious of him. Normally, Pattiwat should ask what the letter was about, rather than asking why Stephen wrote to him.


    As a big capitalist, Atissa has a very wide network of relationships. He usually doesn''t take a small sheriff''s eye at all during normal times.


    But now it''s different, involving the rebellion, no one dares to speak for him.


    If you make a mistake at this time, it is a crime of covering up the disorderly party. The bureaucrats are not fools. The Vienna government has always had zero tolerance for matters involving chaotic parties, and the lessons learned from the Revolution are still there.


    Artissa frowned and replied, "This question, you should ask Stephen, I have the right to refuse to answer this question."


    Sergeant Partivat said with a sneer, "Of course, this is your right. Now I ask for this secret letter, and the above content is related to whether you are involved in the chaos."


    Atissa began to scold her mother, and the letter had already been burned. How could she provide it? Moreover, if the contents of the letter were really revealed, he would not have to leave today.


    "Sorry, I receive a lot of such messy letters every day and never read them at all. Generally they are treated as waste products. I can go back and look for them. I am not sure I can find them.


    Instead of continuing to struggle with this issue, Sheriff Pativath raised a new question: "Mr. Atissa, someone has reported that you have a connection with an independent Italian organization.


    The youth art and culture training class you and your friends established is the propaganda agency of the independent Italian organization, trying to split the great Austrian empire.


    Now please give a reasonable explanation, why is there a Lombard-Venesia independent content in the training institutions'' courses? "


    Atissa was startled, and it was a big deal. If this problem is found in normal times, you can ask the training institute teachers to take the blame and fire them.


    Now they happened to come together, and this became a reason to doubt him. Being followed by the government is definitely not a good thing.


    As a big capitalist, Atissa had too many unseen things, and if he was found out something, he could be sent to prison.


    In normal times, things that can be easily settled by relationships can now become lifelines.


    If the skepticism of the Sergeant Partivath could not be dispelled, his tragic life would be almost certain.


    The Viennese government has never relented to treating suspected rebels as long as they can be sent to prison.


    Artissa quickly explained: "Sheriff Pattiwat, this is nothing. The curriculum of the youth art culture training class never involves politics. You can send someone to investigate. Our teaching materials are all professional courses.


    If anyone dares to spread the idea of ??division, we are expelled as soon as we find out, and these are all slander. "


    Atissa can''t afford to split the country. If this is true, then he will be dead.


    Even if he has a tendency to be independent, this cannot be said! In this regard, the Vienna government has dealt with strictly. As long as an independent slogan is called, it will be accounted for in the second half of life.


    Sergeant Partivat said with a sneer: "Mr. Atissa, in view of your non-cooperation, we cannot resolve your suspicions. So we are officially informed that you are being detained from now on.


    In the future, you may face charges of conspiracy to launch a rebellion and split the country. Please explain the problem as soon as possible and cooperate with the government''s actions. "


    Atissa''s face changed drastically and he hurriedly said, "I want to see a lawyer. I want to complain. You are illegally detained."


    He was really panic, if he was detained by the police. Even if it turns out that he is innocent and has nothing to do with the Chaos Party, if he is found out by the police for other charges, he will be convicted.


    According to legal crimes, no one can find fault. Especially at such a critical time, I was involved in the rebellion, and my relationship was unavailable. I couldn''t find someone to help.


    Sergeant Partivat said indifferently: "Of course, this is your right. However, you have been charged with two major crimes of conspiracy and rebellion, and we have the right to prohibit you from contacting the outside world in the next week.


    Artissa was as dead as a face, a week was enough to change a lot of things. Without him to preside over the big picture, God knew how many problems would be exposed.


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 Chapter 376： Do more than one thing

    At the same time as the rebellions in Milan and Venice were suppressed, the Austrian Empire began to crack down on law and order. First, a large number of independent members were arrested in Hungary, and then many cults were destroyed.


    In just one month, more than 150,000 people were arrested, which scared Franz to stop. Further expansion will affect the domestic economic development.


    However, individuals and social groups who are suspected of participating in the insurgency and have a tendency to become independent have still not been able to escape.


    Originally, the foundation is not clean. As long as the government wants to find the crime, you are not afraid to find it. As a key target of attack, this group of people did not even have the qualifications for exile in the colonies, and they must all enter the army of road construction.


    The railway plan of more than 90,000 kilometers is not just a plan. The times are advancing, and a few years ago, the plan of Tian Fang Ye Tan is now feasible.


    With the rapid development of the economy, many railway lines that had no economic value have turned around. After losing money for more than a decade, the Austrian railway company finally turned over.


    Only this time, the largest shareholder has become the Vienna government. The original contract with the government still needs to be fulfilled, and the nature of the bundled operation has never changed.


    As of 1865, the total railway mileage of the entire New Holy Roman Empire had reached 58,000 kilometers. As a cost, free labor fell down one after another.


    Under normal circumstances, there are not so many criminals at all, and the number of people joining the road construction army every year is far from being consumed.


    After the Great Revolution of 1848, the number of troops in the labor camp once broke through the 450,000 mark, and then it fell year by year. Now it is less than 100,000.


    After all, not all criminals will be sent inside. Basically, as long as it does not involve rebellion and the sentence is less than five years, most are exile colonies.


    The main reason for entering the army to build roads is to repeat the crime. These people are relatively harmful to society. Exile colonies are hidden dangers, and they are better managed uniformly.


    Will Franz throw political prisoners and nationalists into the colonies? God knows whether these people will do things in the colonies?


    In case these messy ideas are brought into the colony, does it not increase the cost of domination? Franz never does this kind of self-assertion.


    Except for the Great Revolution of 1848, these latter dangerous elements were fewer. Those who entered the army of building roads were no longer chaotic parties, they became ordinary felonies, and the number suddenly dropped.


    Only 10,000 children are added every year, and they cannot keep up with consumption. This is not that the construction party is abusing labor, regardless of casualties. In fact, everyone likes this free labor.


    Mainly because medical technology is limited in this era, don''t expect the Vienna government to be extravagant enough to assign a doctor to a criminal. If you are sick, you will suffer in the past, and if you do n¡¯t, you will see God in advance.


    The average life expectancy in Austria has just passed the 40-year-old mark. Most of them are adults before entering prison. After more than a dozen years of prison life, how many can survive?


    In order to solve the shortage of cheap labor and reduce the cost of railway construction, the Ministry of Railways proposed to the government last year to introduce private labor from Africa, but it was stopped by Franz.


    In order not to shoot himself in the foot, such an endless trouble, Franz never did it.


    To a certain extent, the rebellion not only solved the internal hidden dangers, contributed to the long-term security of Austria, but also solved the problem of shortage of cheap labor in railway construction.


    Compared with this, the wealth obtained by the family members is not worth mentioning. Now that Austria is not the poor country in the past, a little money is nothing.


    The review is continuing. Except for the Lombardy and Venezia areas, which are the areas where the rebellion broke out, it is simpler to deal with, and the people involved in other areas need tangible evidence to convict.


    As the ruler of the rules, Franz is also a ruler. When the situation is complete, he will naturally follow the rules.


    However, members of the Hungarian Independent Organization and the Italian Revolutionary Party, who are proper chaos, do not need to investigate thoroughly.


    Either it is rubbed off, or it is thrown into the road repair army for life. There is no doubt that there is a shortage of people in the railway construction. They naturally do not need a gun to escape the calamity.


    The main strategy is to let the rebels lead, and the rest can be regarded as threats. From the perspective of everyone''s happy cooperation, naturally there is no need to cut them out.


    If you need it in the future, you can do it again. Politics is inherently omnipotent, fishing law enforcement is much more sophisticated than the means of directly planting stolen goods.


    Prime Minister Felix said: "Your Majesty, the Milan rebellion attacked the riot party 461 people and arrested 2986 riot parties; the Venice rebellion attacked the riot party 296 people and arrested 3128 riot parties, which is a brilliant result.


    It is a pity that all the thieves are at large. We have only seized a few small characters and failed to completely eliminate the Hungarian independent organization.


    Most of these arrested chaos were Italian mercenaries, of which about 2,518 were cross-border crimes, and another 864 were local mercenaries.


    Most of the remaining 2,000 chaotic parties provided funding and intelligence support to the Revolutionary Party. So many mercenaries flooded into the area, and these people also provided cover. "


    There is no doubt that this is a conclusion. Throw all the blame on the chaos, and the Vienna government''s killing with a knife will always be buried in history.


    After this battle, no one in the Italian region of Austria dared to confront the Vienna government. A few fish that missed the net appeared in the newspaper as heroes of reporting chaos.


    Even if it was for their own lives, they had to maintain Austrian rule. If the Austrian Italian region is truly independent, how can they, traitors, have a good life?


    A traitor is always more hateful than an enemy, and this is the truth that runs through things. Any organization of the Revolutionary Party in the Italian region stands on their opposite side.


    This is the price of reporting, and you always have to take responsibility for doing the wrong thing. Now that you have done stupid things before, you will pay the price now.


    Just a report letter, can''t prove their loyalty. Only by becoming a traitor in the Revolutionary Party and tying yourself to the chariot of the Vienna government is it complete.


    Franz said calmly, "Let the judiciary convict them as soon as possible, and then send them to the road repair army. The Ministry of Railways not only once complained of lack of manpower, but don''t let them wait.


    What about other regions? I remember arresting more than 100,000 people this time. This is just a fraction. How did 100,000 people get arrested? "


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "Your Majesty, not all arrests of more than 100,000 suspects are suspected of chaos in the party.


    Evidence is still under review. A large part of them were not arrested by the police because of the insurgency. They were found to have other problems.


    In addition to the worst-hit area in Italy, we also arrested more than 200 core members of independent organizations and more than 500 people suspected of rebellion in Hungary.


    Hesitating that the Hungarian rebellion was suppressed by us before it launched, so it will take some time to review the conviction.


    In other parts of the country, a total of 183 suspected insurgents were arrested because the evidence is not sufficient and the charges have not been formally determined. "


    This explanation relieved Franz, and if so many people wanted to rebel, he would be unstable.


    It turns out that the insurgents are only a minority. This is also the result of fishing law enforcement, otherwise, the number of people would have dropped a little in the past.


    Take a closer look. After deducting the mercenaries who have been wrapped up, in fact, there are only two or three thousand dangerous elements who are prone to chaos, which is not a concept at all.


    These people may not just want to rebel, most of them are rebelled. It was nothing more than distorted political ideas that stood on the opposite side of the Vienna government.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Then, according to the original plan, continue to investigate this group of suspects, and everything is done according to law."


    ...


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 Chapter 377： North-South negotiations

    The United States, the General Assembly battle that determined the fate of the governments of the North and the South, ended with both defeats.


    From a tactical point of view, the southern government won, and their casualties were even smaller; strategically, the northern government won.


    If there are no external forces to interfere, then the northern government can slowly take the upper hand by virtue of its human and industrial advantages.


    Unfortunately, this is not possible. This civil war was carried out from the beginning with the intervention of European powers.


    There are many nurses, and the industrial advantage of the northern government has not been exerted at all. In the era of great navigation, maritime trade between Europe and the United States developed. No matter how hard the capitalists in the north produce, they are not as good as the European continent.


    What''s more, the longer the war lasts, the more debt the southern government owes, and the more governments will be unable to let go.


    The butterfly effect is powerful. Now the southern government has not only issued cotton bonds, but also owed huge loans to other countries. The three major creditor countries of Britain, France and Austria have been abducted.


    It is worth mentioning that the northern government''s war funding also borrowed a large part from the three countries. No matter which side, north or south, the three major creditors will suffer heavy losses.


    Eating from home to eating from home, this war would not have happened until the financial circles of the three countries joined forces to do things.


    President Lincoln reluctantly said, "It''s impossible to fight, so negotiate with the southern government as soon as possible!"


    It is really impossible to fight. The northern government has been exhausted until the war. If they continue to consume, they will be almost the same when the Southern Government is dragged to death.


    There are a group of wolves around to serve, if you really want to defeat the south, and toss yourself to death, it will become the meat of others.


    Capitalists who support Lincoln don''t want to play the United States to death, which is not in their interest. Everyone is an adult. It is very realistic. Since it is doomed to fail, it is better to stop loss in time.


    Otherwise, it is not easy to solve the problem while the major powers are focusing on Europe. Once the countries come back, things will not be so easy.


    Secretary of State Safar thought for a moment and said, "Have you been too fast, Your Excellency? We have not finished a lot of work and public opinion is still underway."


    Lincoln took out the telegram he just received to buy it: "It''s too late, this is the latest information sent by Europe. Check it out!


    That waste is even more useless than we thought. Not to mention subverting the regime, even a new wave of revolution has not set off. "


    Safar looked at it briefly, but said nothing. Judging from this information, the performance of the revolutionaries still reached the passing line, but it was far from Lincoln''s expectations.


    Even the humble Hungarian independent organization has kept the Vienna government busy for months. Other revolutionary groups did not budge, giving the federal government valuable time.


    But in Lincoln''s view, these months have been too short, so short that he has no desire to continue the war.


    After playing for so long, he already knows the strength of the southern government very much. Without years of effort, it would be difficult to win.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Once European nations return to their hearts, let alone defeat the South, and the rest of the federal government''s control area will be watched.


    Lincoln originally expected the Revolutionary Party to set off a new round of revolutionary waves that disrupted the European continent and left countries with no time to take care of the American Civil War, thereby creating opportunities for American reunification.


    Now the uprising caused by the Hungarian independent organization has failed; the independent movement led by the Irish independent organization has also been brutally suppressed by the London government; the French Revolutionary Party is still fighting for free France, but they are not good at fighting and are fighting the Paris government.


    The only revolutionary party to complete the task is the Spanish Revolutionary Party, which is still fighting the government and will not end in a short time.


    However, Spain is the weakest in the intervention alliance, and as long as the three major powers decide to intervene by force, they will follow suit.


    The Italian revolutionary organization is also fruitful. At least Gabori has occupied half of Sicily and is working hard to capture the whole island.


    Unfortunately, this is not what the United States needs. What they want is for the Italians to launch an uprising in Sardinia and Lombardy, and to restrain the energy of France and Austria.


    Obviously, the Italian Revolutionary Party was not stupid and did not go to the bones. After the Gabriel uprising was successful, everyone turned to support the Sicilian revolution.


    If this continues, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, can resolve internal problems for a maximum of half a year. By then, the federal government that has caused this chaos will definitely not have any good fruit.


    Lincoln does not think that countries will not know their role. Politically, evidence is often not needed. It is enough to analyze the pros and cons.


    Now that compromise is in place, the federal government can still take advantage of the negotiations. If it drags on, the situation will be completely different when countries have the energy to retaliate.


    You don''t need to even think about it, you know who the European countries will support. Wouldn''t the federal government be worse if the southern government swallowed a few more states?


    Several free states can now be occupied by the southern government, all of which need to be recovered. If this is not possible, the gold masters behind the scenes will not spare him.


    Not only the northern government can''t keep up, the southern government can''t stand it either. The number of casualties in both the North and the South now far exceeds the historical period, and military expenditure is an astronomical figure.


    Long before the outbreak of the convention war, the southern government proposed peace talks to the northern government, but Lincoln and others pinned their final hopes on the convention war and did not give a reply.


    Until now, everyone has to admit that there are European powers who are nurses, and they fight for their lives.


    The northern government has a larger population, but the southern government has a larger population. Coupled with the stronger combat effectiveness of the Southern Army, the difference in strength between the two sides is not large.


    This is a sequela of the butterfly effect. Without the intervention of various countries before the outbreak of the civil war, the southern government would have no way to attract so many states to participate.


    Politics has always been a shortcoming of the southern government. Otherwise, as long as the anti-war flag is held high, many federal states will choose neutrality. Even if the Lincoln government wants to use force, the public will not support it.


    Historically, most states in the United States were initially neutral. Many Americans believed that the independence of the South was legal and opposed the use of force to resolve it.


    It was not until the Southern Government fired the first shot that these people changed their positions and stood by the Northern Government.


    The reality is cruel. The war that has lasted for several years has awakened many people, and the political level of the southern government has also been improved during the war.


    During the snoring of European countries, the North and the South started secret negotiations.


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 Chapter 378： Navy laughingstock

    The vast and boundless blue ocean, waves constantly rushing, hitting the rocks, screaming loudly, spraying with white foam.


    Russian Rear Admiral Popov stood on the splint and listened to this moving movement. These days, he has taken away many pirates with the Russian Navy, and his personal pockets have swelled.


    To this "protector", the California government is very generous. Not only do all the spoils belong to them, they also offer attractive bounty.


    Kill a pirate for $ 50 and arrest a pirate for $ 500. Obviously, the California government is still worried about the Russians killing good work, so it adjusted the amount of rewards and encouraged the Russians to catch their lives with high bonuses.


    U.S. Navy Colonel Magill said excitedly: "His general, San Clemente Island in front, suddenly a group of pirates occupied the place three days ago, which seriously threatened our maritime security. Please be sure to annihilate the gang."


    Magill hated the pirates for no reason. The United States has a limited number of warships on the west coast, and it is gradually exhausted in the confrontation with pirates.


    The navy''s failure to win the pirates has become a shame for the US Navy and even a shame in his military career. Now that the main force of the US Navy is on the East Coast, the federal government is afraid to divide the troops.


    There are few shipyards on the west coast that have not been able to escape the attacks of pirates. At present, it is difficult to repair ships, let alone build warships.


    Now I have to pin my hopes on the Russians. Although the Russian fleet led by Popov is a bit old, it is better than Magir''s original warship.


    Before the outbreak of the civil war, the US government did not attach much importance to armaments, and the limited navy was also placed on the East Coast. The West Coast has not yet developed in this era, and there is no threat from foreign enemies.


    Throughout the West Coast, the size and size of the US Navy''s warships are less than twenty, with an average age of 10 years +, let alone the combat effectiveness.


    Of course, the navy is the navy, after all, always better than the pirates. Despite the support behind these pirates, everyone is not crazy enough to sell warships to pirates.


    From the beginning of the war, they were also able to suppress privateer fleets (pirates). However, with the increase in the number of battles, these warships were gradually consumed in the war, and finally they were crushed and beaten by pirates.


    Now with the help of the Russians, the United States Navy and the Russians have formed a coalition under the strong demand of the California government to prepare for the pirates entangled in the Channel Islands.


    Major General Popov gave him a scornful glance, then said indifferently: "Relax, just a bunch of pirates."


    Confident Popov didn''t know what the enemy was about to face, so he stepped into the ghost gate step by step.


    ...


    A little pirate boss flattered and said, "Major, our people are ready, just waiting for the Russians to hook."


    "Shut up, Will you give the idiot, now call me Captain. If your identity is leaked, your kid will be waiting in the military court!" British Major Guerne sternly snapped.


    This is not a joke. The Royal Navy pretends to be a pirate, and if it is passed out, it will definitely cause a big earthquake.


    In short, the big guys in the back will never recognize their identity, and this gangster can only resist themselves.


    If it weren''t for the arrival of the Russians and cut off everyone''s wealth, they would not have done so much.


    A fleet of annihilating the Russians in the name of pirates, of course, hit the face of the Tsarist government, and it will also cause outside doubts.


    Most of the pirates on the west coast were driven by the Royal Navy from the Indian Ocean and the South Ocean. The combat effectiveness was naturally dregs.


    If they had the strength to wipe out this Russian fleet, they would have landed and ransacked San Francisco a long time ago. How could it be possible to rob the passing merchant ships in peace?


    Will responded quickly, changing his words: "Yes, Captain!"


    Gurney glared at him and said angrily: "Send someone to inform the other captains to be ready, this farce will be indispensable to them. How can we prove the strength of our Pirate Alliance without professional participation?"


    "Pirates League" This is the back man who the British found out for this incident. If a loose pirate kills the Russian fleet, no one will believe it.


    In order not to let the outside world doubt, the black hands behind the scenes launched the Pirate Alliance. This explanation is much more reasonable. Although the pirates have limited strength, the ants bite more.


    As long as there is no obvious evidence left, even if the Russians speculated that they had been conspired by them, John Bull could survive.


    ...


    Through the telescope, Major Gurney could see the Russian fleet coming. The pirates who greeted them were really pirates. As a Royal Navy version of the "pirates" ambushing behind the island, it was impossible for them to come forward in advance.


    As long as the fighting fought, Gurney was not worried about the Russians running away. Who made the Tsarist government poor? From the outbreak of the Near East War to the present, the Russian Navy has almost stagnated.


    Of course Admiral Menshkov, who came from the army, also made great contributions.


    Since he promoted the Army Code to the Navy, the Russian Navy ¡¯s land combat capabilities have skyrocketed, and even because the navy meals are better, the boys have a good body, and their fighting power is even more than most Russian Army forces.


    Regarding the navy''s land combat capabilities, it is estimated that only Prussia, which directly changes the army into the navy, can be comparable, and other countries must join the Marine Corps.


    Fortunately, the British are ready to fight with the Russians at sea. If the Russians come to a decisive battle after landing, they will understand what the navy''s peak land combat capability is.


    Regarding the speed of warships that brought confidence to Major Guernsey, the Tsarist government could not bear to replace all warships with steam engines, which required a large amount of investment, and the economy was very uneconomical.


    Even the wealthy John Bull has only transformed some warships. Sailing is still one of the main driving forces of this era, and usually people are happy to use cheaper power without time.


    In order to wipe out the Russians, John Bull naturally sent a Clipper with a steam engine. At full speed, most of these warships can run at speeds of 14 to 17 knots.


    In this good day when the breeze was blowing, the Russian warships were able to run at a speed of 10 knots, even if God blessed, this is already a gap of the times.


    Seeing the pirates in a panic, Major General Popov ordered very experiencedly: "Initiate an attack!"


    Looking at the scattered pirates, Major General Popov was very fulfilled, as if this was the happiest time in his life.


    Without any hesitation, the Russian-US joint fleet pursued in the direction of the pirates fleeing, and danger was approaching them.


    Soon after arriving at the corner of the island, a signal was sent from the pirate ship, and the "pirates" lurking behind the north suddenly killed them.


    The roaring cannon sound instantly stunned Major-General Popov. How could the enemy have an ambush?


    He didn''t wait for him to think about this issue clearly, the Russian-US joint fleet was in an absolute disadvantage on the battlefield, and the pirates who had fled were now joining the battle.


    The formation, Shenma has long ceased to exist. When investigating pirates, the Russian-U.S. Joint fleet swarmed up, and now it has made a mess after being attacked suddenly.


    Realizing that something was wrong, experienced US warships spontaneously began to run. This is the experience they have summarized in recent years.


    Seeing his comrades running away, Popov was furious. However, they were helping Americans to fight, but when they were in danger, the Americans ran straight without saying a word.


    "Withdraw!" Popov ordered, gritting his teeth.


    Now it''s time to run, and even half the warships can be considered luck. The artillery was still roaring, and the "Moscow" was hit five times in a row, and finally sinking slowly.


    No need for Popov''s order, the people on board spontaneously started abandoning the ship. Everyone crowded on the lifeboat, slowly holding the white flag off the battlefield.


    ...


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 Chapter 379： Intervention in the Civil War

    London, since the Vienna government proposed to deal with the United States first, it immediately attracted the attention of the British government.


    As the world''s first colonial empire, the British are everywhere. Not to mention North America, where Canada is located, and European countries have the greatest interest in North America.


    The interest of the Americas is as great as Europe, and John Niu ¡¯s national policy has always given priority to guaranteeing continental balance. The Prussian-Russian war broke out, and the government had to devote more energy to the European continent.


    "The situation on the European continent is very dangerous. Once the Russians concentrate, the Prussians are likely to be unable to withstand it. We must be prepared to interfere in this war.


    Now that Russia and Russia are still deadlocked, it does not mean that the Prussians have the ability to compete with the Russians. There are three main factors that have caused the battlefield to be deadlocked:


    First, the Tsarist government did not pay attention to the opponent of the Kingdom of Prussia. Until now, the Russians have not exerted their best efforts;


    Second, the Russians had financial problems and were unable to afford huge military expenditures. The Tsarist government wanted to win the war with as little military expenditure as possible;


    Third, the Prussians who had the upper hand did not dare to run against the Russians. They could not afford to lose the war. The Berlin government is prepared to use the weakness of the Russians'' insufficient funds to force the Tsarist government to compromise.


    If any of these three points changes, the European continent is likely to undergo major changes, and we must remain vigilant enough.


    If the Prussians won the war, and if the Russians won the war, it is likely that Russia, France, and Austria would have a three-point Prussian situation.


    In the past ten years or so, the strength of France and Austria has developed very fast. The land and navy of the two countries have occupied two or three places in the world. They are our biggest enemy after the Russians.


    If they continue to expand, sooner or later they will threaten us. Fortunately, the three countries of Russia, France, and Austria are crowded in the European continent, which has created opportunities for us.


    At present, the European continent as a whole stands on a three-legged basis. The Russian continental hegemon has only the power to suppress one family, but there is no way to suppress both of them at the same time.


    In order to maintain his dominance, Nicholas I chose to form an alliance with the Austrians, reducing one enemy.


    However, with the changes in the strength comparison between the two countries, the importance of the Russo-Austrian alliance to Austria is gradually declining. This time, the European Land Change Bureau is an opportunity to split the Russo-Austrian alliance.


    By contrast, the American Civil War is of secondary importance. Although the United States has a unique geographical location, they are just a new immigrant country. The people''s centripetal force is not strong enough. It will take a long time to catch up.


    Moreover, because of the civil war, it created an opportunity for us to split the United States.


    We originally planned to split the United States into five countries. Now, because of changes in Europe, the power that countries can invest in is limited, and it is no longer possible.


    However, according to the current situation, as long as we push, the separation between the North and the South is a foregone conclusion, and the Indians can also be independent.


    The divided United States has wanted to grow longer. We can also support the southern government to balance the northern government and maintain the balance of the American continent. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal questioned: "The plan is very good, but is it really feasible? What should happen in the event of an accident in the Russian-Prussian battlefield ahead of time?"


    Foreign Minister Reslin calmly replied: "No one can guarantee that these plans will be successful. What we can do now is-quickly.


    Before the end of the Russian-Prussian War, they forced the North and the South to sit at the negotiating table. In this regard, the Austrian position is consistent with ours.


    The Vienna government is very active in intervening in the American Civil War. The Austrian flag has appeared in Central America, and Mexico has an emperor of the Habsburg family.


    Whatever the reason, the Habsburg Revival Lord needs a divided America.


    Now that the Vienna government is eager to end the American Civil War, it is actually trying to recover energy. The impact of the general-Russian war on Austria is much greater than for us.


    Spain is now constrained by civil unrest and has lost most of its voice in the four-nation interference alliance. As long as we agree with Austria, we can influence the decision of the alliance. "


    In fact, the four-nation interference alliance has now become the three-nation interference alliance. There are problems in Spain, and the extent of the government''s determination to interfere in the United States has become unknown.


    Even if they want to interfere in the American civil war, whether they can fulfill the promised troop numbers, no one knows.


    However, the four-country interference alliance is always more influential than the three-country interference alliance. Spain''s strength is already at the bottom of the powers, but their political influence is still there.


    Especially in the Americas, there is a large number of Hispanics. The position of the Spanish government can also influence the choices of many people.


    John Bull is naturally impossible to kick the Spaniard out of the interference league, of course, Spain is inevitably weakened in terms of speech.


    Silent for a while, John Russell slowly said, "Let''s end the American Civil War as soon as possible, and then wait for it to happen easily. Americans support the Irish independent organization''s account, and by the way, count with them."


    Don''t think that John Bull has only interests in his eyes, they are also vengeful.


    President Lincoln''s final counterattack, of course, was to divert the energy of all countries, to gain time for the federal government, to avoid being divided into five, and to reduce hatred.


    evidence? Sorry, when do the powers need evidence? Just think it is enough.


    Franz did not send anyone to find evidence of American support for Hungarian independence, and the British would not do such useless work either.


    Only the weak will find evidence and take evidence to protest. As kings of this era, Britain, France and Austria did not protest to the Americans, and began to prepare for revenge.


    This is the basic game of power politics in the 19th century. Only when there is no other way to go, people will choose to protest, and often return directly to revenge.


    After all, there are too many conflicts in this era. The day before yesterday you stabbed me with a knife. Yesterday I stabbed back in secret. Everyone you have come to me many times. I do n¡¯t know why.


    Of course, if evidence is better, pressure can be put on public opinion, and the final game depends on strength and means.


    ...


    After a round of emergency consultations, on March 7, 1865, the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, finally reached an agreement. The four countries issued diplomatic notes to the North and South on the grounds of maintaining peace in the Americas.


    The strongest British in the Americas became the leader. Mark Oliver, British envoy in the United States, came forward on behalf of the interference alliance and negotiated with the North and the South.


    On March 8, the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, simultaneously held joint military exercises in the Eastern and Western Pacific.


    The four countries assembled more than 200 warships and conducted exercises in the coastal areas of the United States. Some residents of the coastal areas heard the roar of gunfire.


    The North and South sides, who are in secret negotiations, have also been unable to reach an agreement because of the issue of interest distribution.


    At this time, the four countries stepped in, and President Lincoln''s first reaction was that the negotiations were exposed, which aroused dissatisfaction among the countries.


    In order to interfere in the Civil War, everyone has invested a lot of manpower and material resources. If they make compromises in private, how can the interests of all countries be guaranteed?


    Secretary of State Safar analyzed: "His President, including you and me, no more than ten people know about the secret negotiations. These people are all in high positions, and there is no reason to leak news.


    The sudden intervention of Britain, France, and Oc¨¦ is mostly due to the situation in Europe. They don''t want to wait any longer, which is a good thing for us. "


    The plan was successful, but Lincoln didn''t have much joy. Negotiations are now deadlocked, and the North and South rivalry around Maryland is reluctant to let go.


    Maryland is also one of the animal slave states. It is now occupied by the North and South Confederate government. The state''s slave owners have been bleeding for the Southern government.


    Abandoning it now will undoubtedly hurt the reputation of the southern government and weaken the centripetal force of the joining states.


    The southern government cannot give up, nor can the northern government give up. Washington is next to Maryland. Without Maryland as a barrier, Washington is always exposed to the eyes of the enemy.


    No, it''s now exposed to the enemy''s eyelids, and the next state of Virginia joined the Southern government early.


    Since the outbreak of the civil war, parts of Virginia near Washington remained loyal to the Commonwealth, which saved Washington from the dilemma of the war.


    However, this is of no use. The war has now ended in most of Washington''s urban areas, and the federal government has just held a few strongholds, saying that the Washington defense war is continuing.


    The secret negotiations began, and the North and South sides stopped the large-scale battle very tacitly. Otherwise, we can hear the fall of Washington now.


    Anyway, Lincoln still doesn''t want to give up Maryland. Even if he is unpopular in Maryland, he may not get any votes.


    "This is indeed good news, but it is also accompanied by big troubles. With the intervention of the intervention alliance, we have no way to force the southern government to make concessions.


    If the interests are appropriate, I don''t think the southern government would mind inviting Britain, France, and the West to join the negotiations, and then we will be passive. "


    Lincoln had no illusions about gaining support from the four nations, which was impossible.


    A strong United States is not in the interests of all countries. In addition to the recent support of revolutionary organizations in various countries, the two sides have stood on the opposite side.


    Knowing to know, this does not mean that he has to give in to the southern government. As a politician, you must consider political influence, not just on the surface of interests.


    It may seem that giving up Maryland''s early end of this civil war is less expensive than intervening nations, but can the states of the federal government be politically acceptable?


    You know that Maryland supports the federal government. Although this support is the result of the extraordinary use of President Lincoln, this should not affect Maryland as a member of many federal states.


    Now giving up here, the state''s centripetal power towards the federal government will decline, and the authority of the federal government will inevitably be weakened.


    In contrast, the abandonment of Maryland under the intervention of the powers, or even more interests, has a higher acceptance of the people.


    At that time, it can be washed away. This is not because the government is not working hard. The main reason is that the enemy is too powerful. There is really no way to compromise.


    Especially for politicians personally, choosing the former may step down under the hat of the spies of the South, and choosing the latter can at least draw some sympathy points.


    Even if the end of political life is better than everyone shouting?


    Secretary of State Safar said indifferently: "Anyway, at this stage, the situation is out of our control. If we can keep the core interests of the federal government, we can afford the people''s votes."


    Indeed, in general, they are not bad at all, and they are even excellent. Being able to integrate so many federal states and fighting with the South for so many years is enough to prove their ability.


    No matter how capable they are, they cannot hide their facts as losers. Secretary of State Safar has already turned aside, anyway, their term is about to expire.


    In the new general election, Safar is not ready to participate at all, lest he be humiliated at any time. Which unlucky one is elected in the future will let latecomers clean up their mess.


    No, if it hadn''t been for the postponement of the election because of the civil war, the next government would have been elected.


    Everyone is not a fool. Before the armistice treaty is signed, no one will jump out and serve as a potback.


    Therefore, the Republicans and Democrats have always believed that many people in the federal states could not participate in the voting during the war, and elections cannot represent the wishes of all people.


    The election was naturally postponed until after the war, and the Lincoln administration was extended.


    Otherwise, Safar and others are immediately relieved. They have been less than a month away from the end of their term, and they have dragged on.


    The Lincoln administration must bear the responsibility of the US secession before it can be covered. This is the common will of all parties.


    Of course, Lincoln could also participate in the next presidential election. However, as a loser, his popular support rate is very low, and he has almost no chance of winning.


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 Chapter 380： Influence

    Without exception, representatives of the four countries of Britain, France, and Ossi appeared at the negotiating table. Unable to get what they wanted in secret negotiations, the southern government did not hesitate to invite the powers to intervene.


    It is the common will of the four nations to balance the strength of the north and the south. The comprehensive national strength of the northern government is stronger than that of the south, and it is naturally the object of suppression.


    Even Indian representatives have appeared at the negotiating table. Don''t talk about racial conflicts, white supremacy, and lean back in front of interests.


    Of course, the weakest Indians just listened in person and waited for the results. They still did not have the right to speak at the negotiating table.


    As a major tribal alliance, the Indians are too weak, just equivalent to a federal state, and can not be compared with the north and the south.


    From the beginning of the meeting, the North and the South have been arguing about legal issues. The secret contact in private was hidden by both sides.


    Without the approval of the parliament and private contact with the enemy, these things are not visible. Once exposed, it is a political crisis.


    At the same time as the opening of the US-Russia Fleet in the U.S. Channel Islands, the results of the fight against pirates also came out. I do n¡¯t know how many pirates have been killed, anyway, the Russian-U.S. Combined fleet is almost annihilated.


    "The navy cannot win the pirates" This is not news. Occasionally when the order is placed, the navy can''t do anything but it is justified. The gap between the strength of the pirates and the navy in the era of sailboats was not insurmountable.


    But this time a Russian fleet and the US West Coast Fleet added up to 23 warships. The pirates ran out to siege the pirates and finally came out with two boats. It can be said that the entire army was overwhelmed. This is big news.


    If it is the Kingdom of Ryukyu and the Kingdom of Hawaii, such a small country navy is destroyed by pirates, everyone can understand.


    Even if the US West Coast Fleet is crushed by pirates, everyone can accept it. After all, they are outbreak households, and it is normal for the navy to be ineffective.


    The main protagonist is the Russian Navy, which happened to be at the cusp of the Prussian War, and the problem was magnified.


    When this happens, of course, the federal government cannot afford to sit idly by.


    In any case, the Russians were also helping them end their pirate killings. President Lincoln immediately ordered the deployment of a fleet from the East Coast to the Channel Islands to kill pirates.


    Anyway, now that they are at the negotiating table, the great powers have already stepped in. Whoever wants to continue the war is the enemy of Anglo-French West. Since the battle cannot be fought, the division of the West Coast will not be a problem.


    At the same time as the military deployment, the federal government notified the tsarist government by telegram as soon as possible. Of course, European countries were also notified. The telegraph line was to be transferred from European countries, and the news was naturally leaked.


    At present, there is only such a telegraph line between Europe and the United States. There is no direct telegraph line from Russia to the United States. It must be transferred between European countries. It is impossible to avoid it.


    During the outbreak of the American Civil War, the news of the federal government''s blockade could only be relayed by ships.


    The news of the naval battle''s defeat, even if Americans wanted to keep it secret, they could not hide it for a few days.


    Moreover, the situation is no longer the same. The importance of the Russians to the federal government has declined. Naturally, President Lincoln would not care about the trouble caused by the news to the Russians.


    Turning his back on one''s face is a common technique used by American politicians. If you want American friendship, speak with your interests. Everything else is nonsense.


    Historically, the Tsarist government supported the federal government to complete national reunification. After the Americans eased from the civil war, they immediately became anti-Russian pioneers.


    The supporters behind the Russo-Japanese War were not only British, but also Americans.


    There is no way. The term of office of the US President is only four years, and the term of office cannot exceed two terms. No matter how good the relationship is, all the investment in the next government will be spoiled.


    Almost all Republican countries have done very poorly in policy continuity. In many cases, it is negated for negation.


    As the opposition has overthrown its political opponents in the election, it must overturn the policy of the previous term, which is politically correct.


    Even if you know your predecessor is right, you have to do it, otherwise how can you tell the voters? Or to explain to the supporters behind the scenes.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz just smiled after receiving the news that the Russian Navy was almost annihilated.


    Knowing that the relationship with the British is so bad, they have to travel to the Americas to add to their lives. Isn''t this to kill themselves?


    "Pirate" ambush?


    Who doesn''t know that the ancestor of the British Navy was a pirate? It''s just that they are legal pirates. Don''t look at the past ten years, the British Navy has gone white for a while.


    Until the beginning of the 20th century, there were rumors of pirates from the British Navy, although the British did not admit it.


    After a moment of silence for the Russians, Franz began to gloat.


    He has heard a lot of jokes from the Russian Navy, but his experience is different.


    This is a small problem. Anyway, the Tsarist government has always relied on the army to eat. When was the navy strong?


    The size of the Russian Navy is not small, and the gross tonnage is only after the United States, France, and the West. It started in the 17th century and has been around for 200 years.


    However, this does not mean that the Russian Navy is powerful. On the contrary, the Russian navy is now far behind European countries.


    The major naval powers are building iron armored ships, and only the Russian Navy is deadly supporting sailboats. There are no other reasons, just pure money.


    First the Near East War, then the reform of Alexander II, and now the Prussian War, where does the Tsarist government have the financial resources to develop the Navy?


    In this regard, Nicholas I was very prescient in appointing Menshkov to head the navy.


    Naval combat capabilities have not been trained, but land combat capabilities have improved? Finally, there is a skill that has not allowed military expenditure to be invested in vain.


    Franz was considering whether to pay attention to Alexander II and send a navy to attack the coastal areas of Prussia.


    You can''t get a record in naval battles, you can make up for it in land battles. The elite Russian navy did not have any pressure to fight against the people''s strength temporarily recruited by the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Hesitating a moment, Franz decisively gave up the tempting idea. Now is not the time. At this time, it is proposed that the face of Alexander II will be very ugly.


    Don''t worry, it''s fine later. Don''t look at the ineffectiveness of the Tsar Navy, but there is no pressure to bully the Prussian Navy in naval battles.


    Even if the Prussian kingdom built iron armored ships, they had limited technical capabilities and created pseudo iron armored ships. Don''t worry about the power of the artillery is not enough.


    Not necessarily in the land battles, they are the pinnacle of naval land combat capabilities in this era. No one knows who they are better than before.


    St. Petersburg, when the main force of the Far East Fleet was nearly annihilated when visiting the United States, Alexander II was bombed.


    Shame to the Americas, although he suspected that there was a black hand behind the British, but no evidence?


    In this regard, the British Navy is professional, taking off its military uniforms and modifying warships to be pirates. Even the Americans, as ground snakes, found no problems.


    Now is the era of ironclad ships, and the elimination of sail ships is inevitable. The pirate ships that are now robbing the Russian Navy are still entangled in the US Channel Islands.


    People left the boat still.


    Apparently, the British sold these impending warships to the pirates and completely cut off the Russian fleet in this sneak attack.


    "My Minister of the Navy, can you tell me what is going on? When did the navy of the Russian Empire lose even the pirates?"


    Lawrence Slovsky, the current Secretary of the Navy, replied, "Your Majesty, these pirates have many warships in their hands and cannot be treated as ordinary pirates.


    According to the information provided by the Americans, we can make a preliminary judgment that this is a ghost of the British, and the artillery on board is all British. It may even be that the British navy ambushed us as a pirate.


    But rest assured, the Admiralty is ready to send a fleet to the Pacific Ocean, touch these pirates, and wash away the shame on us. "


    Alexander II scolded: "Stupid, knowing that the British have made a ghost, you have to send a warship over, do you think the loss is not big enough!"


    Revenge, of course Alexander II thought about it, but his strength didn''t allow it. If the enemy is British, no matter how many warships they send, it is a result.


    He didn''t dare to overestimate the British''s discipline. The Royal Navy was posing as a pirate, but few countries could afford it.


    Foreign Minister Clarence proposed: "The majesty of the empire cannot be blasphemed, these pirates must be wiped out.


    However, even if the fleet is dispatched from the homeland, the Pu-Russian war is now important. The elimination of pirates can be resolved through diplomatic means.


    Either let the Americans annihilate or resort to the Austrians. For the sake of their reputation, the British will not take the lead for these pirates. "


    This is inevitable. Even if John Bull is shameless, he will not collude with pirates on the bright side. From the beginning, these pirates were abandoned.


    The British just wanted to fight the Russians, and they didn''t really have to turn their backs on the Russians. The current Russian empire is not easy to mess with, and it is urgent to fight another Indian defense war.


    A gang of pirates is now left, which is to provoke the Russians. Lest the tsarist government go down the steps and run to their troubles.


    Tsarist government has no money? That''s right, but it doesn''t mean that the Russian aristocracy has no money. It was anxious that Alexander II made India''s promise to raise funds from domestic nobles, and it was not a big problem to finance the war.


    Now the Russians are full of arrogance. They think that the Army is the first in the world, and they push it all the way.


    Or if you are raising money from overseas, as long as the benefits are enough, you are not afraid to borrow money.


    The Austrian financial community is afraid to lend money to the Tsarist government, mainly because of their fear of repayment ability. If Alexander II were willing to come up with collateral that would seduce Franz, these problems would not exist.


    The Russian Empire, which had a large family and a large industry, had capital in its hands. As long as Alexander II is willing to sell, not to mention Austria, it is not difficult to obtain a loan from the French.


    What does not happen under normal circumstances is not necessarily in the Russian Empire.


    Peter III ¡¯s divine operation in that year also clearly records in the history book. Who can guarantee that Alexander II will not dare to gamble?


    Just like Nicholas I that year, winning the bet is the greatest Tsar of Russia, losing a big deal sees God in advance.


    After hesitating for a while, Alexander II made a decision: "Let the Americans take the shot. This time it was because of them that they should be done after the work."


    This is the most sensible choice. The strategic value of Russia-US relations is not high at all, and it is not necessary to invest too much capital.


    Using this as an excuse to put an end to the relationship between the two countries is good for everyone.


    The federal government is not yet a federal empire of the United States. There is no way to help them on European issues, and even a loan assistance cannot be provided.


    Similarly, they can''t give Americans the help they want. The tragic experience of the Navy was that the British were warning them not to participate in American affairs.


    Alexander II, who was still preparing for a seat in the North-South negotiations, was completely awakened.


    The Russian empire is really strong, it''s just on land. In Europe, Central Asia, and the Far East, they all have a great say. In America, which is blocked by the ocean, no one buys their bills.


    Which of the four countries in the United Kingdom, France, and the West, who participated in the mediation, is not a naval power? Which one does not have a fleet in the Americas? Can''t mobilize tens of thousands of troops?


    Strength is the right to speak. I haven''t seen the federal government that has dealt with them. Haven''t invited them to participate now?


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 Chapter 381： Integration process

    The negotiations between the North and the South have not ended, but the American civil war has actually ended. Neither the European powers nor the American people want this war to continue.


    This is not an individual''s will to be reversed. The rest is nothing more than talking about conditions.


    In order to demonstrate good faith, military operations have ceased on both the North and South sides, including ongoing military mobilizations.


    Strategically, the goal of weakening the United States has basically been achieved. Now the last treaty is sent, which has divided the United States.


    This is not only a good thing, it is also accompanied by a series of problems. For example: Austria''s cotton and cotton spinning industries will be affected.


    Taking advantage of the tight cotton supply in the international market during the American Civil War to reduce cotton production, the Austrian cotton spinning industry, which has sufficient cotton supply, has suddenly emerged, occupying the British market in Europe.


    Now in Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and Central Europe, British cotton products are gradually being squeezed out of the market.


    Previously, because of insufficient cotton supply, there was a shortfall in demand for cotton spinning products, and the British were robbed of the market by Austria.


    It''s different now. With the end of the civil war, US cotton production will soon recover. With ample supply of raw materials, British capitalists will naturally make a comeback.


    The market is the lifeblood of every industrial country. As the first country to complete the industrial revolution, the British have accumulated enough advantages. The industrial strength once exceeded half of the world.


    With the completion of the industrialization of France and Austria, the proportion of British industry in the total global industry has declined, but it still ranks first in the world.


    However, an embarrassing thing is that the British Empire, the world''s factory, has been in a super state for a long time.


    In 1864, British exports totaled 215 million pounds, while imports totaled 275 million pounds and a trade deficit of 60 million pounds.


    During the same period, France''s total foreign exports amounted to 2.963 billion francs, imports from the outside world totaled 2.523 billion francs, and its trade surplus reached 440 million francs. (Approximately ¡ê 17.6 million)


    The total value of Austria ¡¯s foreign exports was 285 million Aegis, the total imports of Austria were 226 million Aegis, and the trade surplus was 59 million Aegis. (About 29.5 million pounds)


    Not only France and Austria are in a super state, but even the Russians are also in a super state. In 1864, the total exports of the Russians were 187 million rubles, the total imports were 175 million rubles, and the trade surplus was 12 million rubles.


    In this era, the international trade volume was small, and the Russians'' grain exports exceeded half of the total exports. With this advantage, the trade surplus was realized.


    Austria can have such a large surplus, and exports of agricultural products also occupy an important position. After all, people always have to eat, and the British are one of the major food importing countries in Europe.


    In order to solve the trade deficit problem, successive British governments have broken their hearts. There is no way. Insufficient local resources have determined that the British are in a state of entry into the super league for a long time.


    Fortunately, there are many colonies of John Bull, and this gap can be filled by plundering colonial wealth, otherwise ordinary countries will not be able to support it for a long time.


    The Opium War in history was created by the British in order to smooth the trade deficit.


    Now that the market has been robbed by Austrian capital, the British will certainly not give up. It''s not enough to turn the table over. This conflict doesn''t need to tear the faces of the two countries.


    Of course it is not useful to turn your face, this is fair competition in business. At that time, the British had insufficient supplies of cotton textiles, so that Austria could take advantage of it, and John Bull had not the ability to wait for the market.


    Now that the American Civil War is over, cotton production in the South may return to normal next year. Thanks to the labor output, this output may even increase further.


    The geographical conditions of the Confederate States of America are unique. Their cotton acres are usually higher than in other regions.


    Of course, the insufficient yield per mu can be made up by expanding the planting area, but the corresponding labor input has increased.


    In history, the North won the victory. As the losers, the southern planters lost their cheap labor, cotton production was severely affected, and Indian and Egyptian cotton rushed to the market.


    Of course, the most important thing is that northern capitalists need cheap industrial raw materials. Utilizing measures such as increasing tariffs and railway freight rates, American cotton has lost its market competitiveness.


    At present, India''s cotton production has not risen. In order to compete for labor to dig the Suez Canal, the British promote cotton cultivation in Egypt has also been blocked by France and Austria.


    At this time, the only competitor of the U.S. alliance in the cotton market was West Africa.


    There is no excess cotton supply in the international market. In the short term, this kind of competition is unwise, and Austria can digest most of West Africa''s cotton capacity.


    However, in the future, Indian cotton and Egyptian cotton will enter the market, and this competition will become fierce.


    In the cotton textile industry, it is necessary to compete with the British, and the cotton market must compete with the United States, Egypt, and India. This series of economic issues, Franz had to consider in advance.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace


    "There are only two issues today. First, how can we keep our cotton textile products and market share on the European continent; second, how to protect the interests of cotton farmers?"


    There were fewer industrial and commercial products in this era, and the textile industry''s economy occupied a dominant position. The core industry of Austria does not include the cotton textile industry, but because of the civil war in the United States, the cotton textile industry has suddenly emerged, and this cannot be abandoned.


    At present, there are more than 1.2 million workers in the cotton textile industry in Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Lombardy, and Venisi, and more than 2.5 million employees in the industrial chain.


    So many people are pointing at the textile industry to eat, which directly determines that the Vienna government must protect this industry. This time the British-Austrian trade dispute is inevitable.


    Not to mention the protection of the interests of cotton farmers, most of the current plantation owners in the colonies are nobles.


    This is determined by Austria''s national conditions. The ordinary people are limited by economic strength, and even if they open up plantations, the capitalists have no love for farming.


    Because of the domestic land redemption, many aristocrats lost their land and obtained a sum of redemption money. Obviously, these money could not be left idle.


    After the colony was opened, many conservative aristocrats set their investment goals on plantations. Perhaps the profit of planting land in later generations is not high, but in this era, the return on investment in plantations is not much lower than that of other industries.


    Cotton plantations are no exception. A large number of nobles gather. As the spokesperson of the noble interest group, Franz naturally has to consider their interests.


    This also concerns everyone''s enthusiasm for opening up colonies. The ruling class will surely desperately defend the colonial system when it is profitable, and vice versa.


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Andrew replied: "Your Majesty, our Ministry of Economy has prepared an emergency plan. When necessary, we can use political means to defend the domestic and Russian market issues.


    Southern Italy is in a civil war, and the already small market is now shrinking, and it will not be the focus of the British counterattack.


    The rest is Central Europe, including the German Federation, Prussia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. This is the main battlefield of this trade war.


    French capital may also join. In recent years, the French economy has also developed very well. Under the condition of ensuring the supply of raw materials, their cotton spinning products are also market competitive.


    In order to improve the market competitiveness of cotton textile products, the Ministry of Economic Affairs believes that these first-line manufacturers can be granted tax refund subsidies when necessary. "


    Simple and rude, but very effective. Everyone''s production technology is almost the same, the quality of the product can''t be distinguished, and there is still not much advantage in production cost. To gain an advantage in market competition, we can only fight for policies.


    Historically, the British cotton industry collapsed under the subsidies of various countries. The manufacturing industry is fighting for cost and quality. Once the technological advantage is lost, competition becomes cruel.


    In this regard, Franz was powerless to fight a part of the British market. Now the time has come for competition, and everyone can only fight for strength.


    The only benefit is that the British cotton industry is larger. Once the financial subsidies are played, for every one million in Austria, the British will pay three million.


    In this way of losing both players, under normal circumstances, everyone will not play. After all, there are so many industries in a country that it is impossible to concentrate resources on one industry.


    Agriculture Minister Christian said, "Cotton is closely related to the cotton textile industry. As long as the domestic cotton textile industry does not fail, the cotton plantation economy in West Africa will not collapse.


    In order to increase the competitiveness of West African cotton, we can think of ways to reduce taxes, such as reducing or even eliminating trade taxes between the colonies and the homeland. "


    Throughout European countries, Austria definitely attaches the greatest importance to the development of colonial economy. However, no matter how important it is, it is not as good as the local ones.


    In order to avoid cheap crops in the colonies, it has impacted the local agricultural market. From the beginning, there was a trade tax between the homeland and the colony, which was only slightly lower than the foreign tariff.


    There has been a call for economic integration in the Vienna government. The nobles who invested in plantations have always wanted to bring the colonies into their homeland for their own benefit.


    At present, the governance models in West Africa, Congo, and Nigeria have begun to move closer to the country, and some colonial cities are adopting the same laws as those in the country.


    As the first-generation colonizers, the feelings of everyone and the local people are still very strong. Many people are advancing the integration process, and Franz himself is one of the supporters.


    However, because of all aspects involved, the Vienna government did not dare to declare the colony into its native territory, but the best-developed colony has begun to implement the province system.


    Compared with the domestic, these colonial provinces have greater rights and even have certain military rights. Reducing the right of the colonies to trade with the local community is undoubtedly a step forward in the integration process.


    After pondering for a moment, Franz raised the question: "In theory, there is no problem, but the reduction of the local and colonial trade tax also involves the process of the integration of the second German and the local.


    Let''s start with this issue and test the reactions of various circles in China. At the same time, organizing economists to carry out a comprehensive demonstration must understand how much this impacts on the local community. "


    This is to make the problem obvious, and to push it forward: the legal basis for the integration of the colony and the native land is the reconstruction of the second German homeland proposed by Franz.


    Since the African colony was the second home of Germany from the beginning, it would be no problem to merge with the first home.


    However, these are the speculations of the people, the official has not expressed their stand. The main force in promoting the integration process is also in the private sector, and groups and individuals involved in colonial interests are promoting this plan.


    The driving force is not small, and the opposition groups are more powerful. Mainly local small and medium aristocrats and farmers, they are afraid that the cheap agricultural products of the colonies will be sold back to the locality and harm their interests.


    However, the situation is somewhat unexpected. Agricultural products in the Austrian colonies are not cheap, at least not as competitive as local agricultural products.


    On the one hand, the lack of labor in the colonies caused high labor costs; on the other hand, it was mainly new development land, and the initial output was not high.


    The most important thing is that the two major grain growing areas in Austria are very fertile, and the infrastructure such as water conservancy and transportation is complete, which is not comparable to the colonies.


    As for the future? Franz can responsibly say that once fertilizers are born, the profit from farming will further decline.


    With or without the impact of colonial agricultural products, indigenous agriculture will be affected. In many grain importing countries, the use of chemical fertilizers has increased grain production, and the international grain market will shrink sharply in a short period of time.


    In this respect, Austria cannot develop chemical fertilizers, and even if it is developed, it cannot be put into production.


    The longer the delay, the better it is for Austria. Before the industry develops to a certain level, it is easy to cause catastrophe if you make changes rashly.


    Grain output is not as much as possible, and the market capacity is so large. Once it exceeds the boundary, it is necessary to look forward to sighing.


    This is historically the case when the inventor of fertilizers was German. The United States, Austria-Hungary, and Russia, grain exporters, haven''t they invented fertilizers to ask for help?


    Of course, the Germans never dreamed of it. They invented chemical fertilizers, but the biggest beneficiaries were the French, which directly freed the French from the food dilemma and became one of the major food exporters in Europe.


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 Chapter 382： Safety first

    Tax policy is still just an intention, and to what extent it will ultimately depend on the actual situation. Except for the parties, most people are indifferent.


    Colonial and indigenous integration is not the same. As soon as the Vienna government made a noise, it quickly caused heated debate.


    Supporters and opponents are tortured in newspapers every day, and even hot topics such as the Prussian-Russian war, the United States negotiations, and the bullying of the Russian navy by pirates have been suppressed.


    Public opinion is not one-sided, and supporters and opponents are killed with equal fanfare. This reassures Franz that it seems that the chances of integration passing in the Imperial Parliament are relatively high.


    As emperor, Franz never did, although he had the ability to force a decision.


    On the surface, it looks so powerful and powerful, showing a monarchy authority that has a lot of promise, but the potential political threat it poses is very large. The decision is correct, it should be, and the emperor will be responsible for the wrong decision.


    No one can guarantee that no mistake will be made, let alone that the correct decision made at the wrong time and place is also a mistake.


    The Imperial Parliament is the supreme authority of the New Holy Roman Empire. One of them is a scapegoat, and usually large political decisions need to be made here.


    This is the political back-end prepared by Franz. In the event of a major problem, if the cabinet does not want to get out of the way, the Imperial Parliament can also be held accountable.


    After so many years of reorganization, the current Imperial Parliament is no longer the first few people. The number of parliamentarians has increased significantly, but the state-based system has not changed.


    Even the smallest free city has at least one seat, and then one seat is created for every three million people. In order to take care of small states, a population of more than three million is directly added to one seat.


    Anyway, anyway, Austria has half of the seats. However, one third of the lawmakers can object to the resolution. To amend the constitution, more than 95% of the lawmakers must agree.


    It is worth mentioning that Franz did not come up with the constitutional issue, but the initiative of the states.


    Because the empire''s constitution guaranteed their autonomy, in order to prevent Austria from interfering in their internal affairs, it directly proposed an almost unsatisfactory condition.


    Of course, the favorable provisions of the Constitution to protect the emperor and king are also one of the reasons for this. Everyone is a smart person, and of course we must support it as a clause in our favor.


    The rights of the central government are naturally restricted. No matter how aggressive the bureaucracy is, their rights are restricted in law.


    Each state government has a team, and now the cabinet of the new Holy Roman Empire government has great power, which is based on the premise that they also serve as the Austrian cabinet.


    If one day Franz is upset, he can just split them up. Then the Imperial Cabinet will find it awkward that they can do nothing without the cooperation of the state government.


    The army is owned by the emperor and the king below, and the cabinet has no right to move; the states have a high degree of autonomy, and the central government has no right to intervene in internal affairs.


    Only part of the fiscal power is left, and the central government can print money. However, this also needs the approval of the Imperial Parliament. Government assessment.


    Of course, diplomatic power is in the hands of the central government and colonial management is also in the hands of the central government, but these are inseparable from the cooperation of the state.


    Especially when it comes to the internal affairs of the state government, all policies can only be implemented with the cooperation of the state government.


    For example: Now that the government plans to rebate taxes to textile factories, it must be supported by the state government.


    If a state government opposes it, they can still do their own thing and continue to levy taxes according to their own laws, regardless of the decision of the central government.


    This is only theoretical. In fact, the economy of the New Holy Roman Empire is now integrated. Many economic problems need to be coordinated by the central government, and there is no reason for everyone to reject terms that are beneficial to them.


    This is also Franz''s positioning of the central government, an organizing coordinator, connecting all states.


    It is somewhat similar to the German Empire in history, but his emperor has much greater rights. The central government has no right to interfere in the internal affairs of states, which does not mean that the emperor has no right to interfere.


    It''s one thing to have rights, it''s another to have them.


    Unless the government of a certain state is so angry that the people will stand up, Franz will only intervene when the emperor must intervene.


    This hasn''t happened since the establishment of the new Holy Roman Empire, so Franz has always been paid only.


    He is not a rights madman, why is it necessary to do such unfavorable things? As emperor of the new Holy Roman Empire, be a good judge.


    What''s more, Franz was also the emperor of Austria and the king of Bavaria, and even if he had the right to thrive, there was nowhere to vent.


    If it does n¡¯t work, you can also toss the colony. Anyway, things can never be done. If you are not afraid of sudden death, you can work 24 hours a day.


    It is not without benefits that there are more part-time jobs. In a society with a clear division of property in Europe, Franz can naturally get more salaries.


    The annuity of the new Holy Roman Empire, the annuity of the Austrian emperor, and the annuity of the Bavarian king, if the future colonial integration process is completed, he will probably have to add several titles, and it will be a large income.


    As for merging the colonies into Austria? This is completely impossible.


    The establishment of overseas colonies was very expensive. The Austrian family obviously could not afford it, and in the end it was the money financed by the New Holy Roman Empire.


    In other words, it was all the nations who contributed money together to establish the current colonial empire.


    If all the money was allocated to Austria, the money owners would definitely not agree. It is even more impossible for a family to be part of the colony, and the colonies are far away from destiny to decentralize.


    It is enough for the states to get economic benefits. Even if they have the nominal management power, they have no way to manage it.


    Franz encouraged everyone to open overseas colonies. The colonies that the state government wants to open can do it alone.


    Considering the horrible capital investment and risks, everyone still decided to let the central government go! To make money for everyone, make money for everyone.


    The most important thing is that there is no way to leave the central government alone. Without the protection of the imperial navy, how can the security of the colonies be solved?


    Did you see that the colonial strongholds established by Prussian and German federal capitalists overseas had taken the initiative to join?


    Even now that Prussia and the Federal Republic of Germany join the colonial movement, they cannot do without the support of the Shinshin Empire.


    This can''t be solved by holding thighs, overseas colonies are another world. Each country has a large number of civilian colonial teams overseas, and these groups are not completely under the control of governments.


    If there is a conflict, governments will be on their side.


    In the end, they all use their fists to speak. If they are strong in an overseas region, they can occupy the dominant position in the region, instead of simply looking at the strength of the country.


    This is also the reason why the Netherlands and Portugal can maintain large colonies. Although their countries are not strong, they are strong enough in some regions.


    Since the colonial empire was established by everyone at their own expense, colonial ownership naturally belongs to the empire. The way in which the empire is incorporated is also a question that needs to be studied.


    Autonomous provinces, municipalities, self-governing territories, provinces directly under the Central Government, states, nobles ...


    These are alternatives, and different titles represent different systems.


    A municipality means fragmentation of a colony, a self-governing territory means a larger territory reserved by the colony, and a province directly under the central government means that the central government directly controls the state.


    In terms of interests, Franz is certainly more willing to merge the colony into the empire as a state, which helps to consolidate the imperial power.


    To put it bluntly, whether it is the principality or the kingdom, Franz can directly serve as the king. The empire''s bond is first the emperor, and the second is economic integration.


    The more part-time jobs the more stable the throne, unless all nations together against the emperor are safe.


    Under the policy conditions, no one dared to risk the country''s division and push the emperor down. Moreover, before the abolition of the emperor, there must be a civil war.


    The opposing states must be subdued by force, otherwise the Imperial Parliament cannot pass. Without amendment to the constitution, the new regime will not gain legitimacy.


    The legitimacy of regimes under the European cultural system is very important. Usually, the lower the legitimacy, the shorter the regime ¡¯s life span.


    Regimes without legitimacy, prepare to suppress the rebellion every day! No, the regime has no legitimacy. This cannot be regarded as a rebellion.


    On the question of revolution, Franz was very relieved. As long as it is not an army rebellion, it can be done easily.


    Just look at Vienna. There is no basis for revolution here. Even if there is a revolution throughout Europe, there is no room for trouble here.


    There has been no major strike in Vienna since Franz''s succession. Even if a strike occurs, the scale is limited to one hundred and eighty people, which is enough to explain many problems.


    This is not without reason. Since more than a decade ago, the Vienna government has banned the opening of any factories in Vienna, and the factories that have been established have been relocated.


    There is no large-scale strike in a city without industry.


    Vienna''s economy is now dominated by services, research, and finance. The economic structure determines the superstructure, and the income of employees in these industries is relatively good.


    Without industrial pollution, Vienna has become the most beautiful city in Europe and the first large city in Europe without slums.


    Small cities cannot be counted. Small cities in this era are themselves a big slum, and there is no need to distinguish them.


    As a cost, the population growth rate in Vienna is slow, and the speed of urban development is far behind that of London and Paris.


    Even within the New Holy Roman Empire, many cities now surpass Vienna in population, such as Milan and Munich.


    Of course, the population is not equal to the economy. At present, the total population of Vienna is only 680,000, and the urban population is only 310,000. However, the total economy is only in London and Paris.


    With a small population and a developed economy, the people''s living standards are steadily at the forefront of Europe, and social conflicts are naturally reduced. With fewer social contradictions, people''s desire for revolution has also decreased.


    As the basic plate of the Habsburg family, Franz attaches great importance to it. As the capital of the two empires, Vienna has a unique advantage, and there is no need to develop any industry.


    Although Greater London and Greater Paris seem to have face, they actually know it bitterly. London became the fog capital and Paris became the capital of revolution.


    Moreover, large cities are not suitable for industrial development. Land prices and living costs are far higher than those of small and medium cities, and they have raised the cost of industrial production from the beginning.


    Take Vienna as an example. If you invest and build a factory here, the land price will be three times higher than that of small and medium cities, and the labor cost will also increase by at least one third.


    This has not considered the issue of raw material transportation. If various factors are combined, the production costs of these factories usually increase by 10% to 30%.


    Franz can only sigh that competition is not fierce in this era. Capitalists do not know how to optimize the allocation of industries, and they have not spared all efforts to save costs.


    You have to know that where the later capitalists have the lowest production costs, they will move their factories. If anyone insists on staying in a big city, he will either be swept out or closed.


    Of course, Franz is very clear that everyone is keen to squeeze into the capital, mainly because it is close to the center of rights, which can gain political gain.


    However, Franz, who did not like capital interference in politics, flipped the table from the beginning and did not provide them with this opportunity.


    There are enough resources in Vienna. These industries are not needed, but many small and medium cities need them. Under this policy, Austria has added another seven or eight industrial cities.


    In this way, perhaps Austria''s total industry has not increased much, but its industrial competitiveness has increased, which is very beneficial to long-term development.


    In this era, large cities are prone to strikes. Many times it is capitalists who pass on these increased costs to workers in order to protect their own interests.


    The worse the economic situation is, the more strikes occur, the more intense social conflicts.


    From the ruler''s point of view, as long as Franz''s rule in Vienna is stable, other regions can have problems and they can be repressed.


    This is a lesson from history. Most successful revolutions in Europe were achieved in the capital. There may be exceptions, but they don''t exist in Franz''s memory.


    In short, Franz realized de-industrialization in Vienna, whether for industrial development or to maintain the need for domination.


    This is also a precautionary plan. With a stable capital and a comprehensive system, it can be said that Franz has put safety first to the extreme. As long as it doesn''t die, it really won''t die.


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 Chapter 383： Challenger and maintainer

    In the early morning, the roar of the steam engine came. No one was surprised. This is the port of Venice, the largest trading port of the New Holy Roman Empire, and more than three figures of ships enter and leave every day.


    Here the roar of the steam engine has become a part of people''s lives. Workers at the docks have gathered, waiting for the boat to dock.


    Life is not easy. In this age of limited productivity, being able to fill your stomach is not an easy task.


    Arnold is an ordinary docker who has been here for three years. His young dreams have been wiped out in the face of reality. I wanted to go overseas a few times, but I thought about my wife and children, and finally gave up.


    The work on the dock is very tiring and hard, and the physical requirements are very high. People who can''t carry one hundred and eighty kilograms can''t eat this bowl of rice.


    This is not a problem for Arnold. He is not afraid of suffering, and he is not afraid of being tired. He just wants to do more work and earn more money, so that his family can have a good life.


    It''s best to send the kids at home to school to read some books. Don''t look at the fact that Austria has implemented compulsory education, but this has nothing to do with Arnold.


    Just because he is not a local resident and does not yet have Austrian nationality. In daily life and work, it has no effect.


    After all, he is doing cool work, and no one cares which country the lowest-level worker is. But when it comes to social welfare, it has nothing to do with Arnold.


    He lived with his father from Ancona to Venice for more than ten years. He has returned to his hometown three times over the years, one of which was married and the other two with the boat.


    Austria has strict nationality management. If it is also a German nationality, as long as there is no criminal record, naturalization is very simple.


    Other nations are different. Even if Arnold spent more than ten years in Venice, he still does not meet the conditions.


    In addition to scientists, designers, engineers, doctors, other occupations want to immigrate to Austria, there are a lot of restrictions.


    Arnold''s back is clear:


    1. No criminal record and correct political thinking;


    2. Lived in Austria for 20 years or was born in Austria and lived here for a long time;


    3. Contribute to the society (major contributors can be directly naturalized);


    3. Must not be lower than university degree (excellent students in science and engineering, can lower other standards);


    4. Ability to use German fluently and inherit the Austrian cultural tradition;


    5. Personal assets must not be less than 8000 Aegis;


    ...


    This is not Franz''s intentional rejection of immigrants. It was mainly due to the serious imbalance in the proportion of Austrian nationalities and less than a quarter of the main nationality.


    In that context, isn''t it too troublesome to accept other ethnic immigrants?


    To avoid this, the Vienna government has established an immigration condition that is almost impossible to meet.


    Facts have proved that this policy is very correct and has played a significant role in improving the proportion of the main ethnic group.


    Without restrictions, Austria now has hundreds of thousands more Italians. More than 500,000 foreign Italians currently live in Lombardy and Venesia.


    Not only Italians, but also a large number of foreign Poles, Ukrainians, Russians, Jews, Bulgarians ...


    In the face of this situation, the immigration restrictions gate Franz even more afraid to open. Originally, ethnic integration was not easy. Adding millions more people, didn''t you find it uncomfortable?


    There is no shortage of labor anyway, and these ordinary immigrants are not needed.


    And the high-quality immigrants that Austria needs are not a joke. Those people can easily live in any European country.


    Arnold was the victim of this policy, and unless it was God''s care, there was almost no possibility of Austrian nationality.


    There are very few social benefits in Austria, and apart from compulsory education, Arnault did not feel much difference.


    Anyway, the income in Venice is far more than his hometown. Not only can the family fill their stomachs, they can also have some balance.


    The food on the dock was pretty good, at least for this age. The black bread is enough, and there is meat every day.


    Don''t get me wrong, this meat is fish. This is Venice. The price of fish is not much more expensive than black bread, and it is not as high as white bread.


    To ensure the physical strength of the workers, meat is essential. The capitalists contracting the docks are not stupid. They know very well that only the workers can make more money.


    On the surface, the handling at the terminal has no technical content; in fact, those who know it know that skilled labor can reduce the loss rate during handling.


    Don''t look at the slight loss rate, this is the competitiveness of the terminal. There are many ports in Austria, and they have more docks.


    Most of these terminals are owned by the government. When contracting to individuals, they intentionally split and broke regional monopolies.


    If the loss of loading and unloading at a certain terminal is too large, it will only matter if there is a dispute with the customer. The most important thing is that the reputation is broken and no ship will come later.


    In this respect, Arnold is lucky. This competition increased their weight in the eyes of the capitalists, although still insignificant, but they were not considered a disposable item.


    For example: Basically paid wages on time, paid overtime wages as required by law, and met industry catering standards set by the state.


    ...


    "Arnold, do you know that banner?"


    The questioner was Falcher, Arnold''s fellow, who had just come from his hometown and was curious about everything.


    After looking at Arnold, he said enviously: "I don''t know, it looks like the family emblem of a nobleman."


    The ships flying the banner of the noble family emblem are usually private ships and do not accept commercial transportation. This is the standard configuration of the local nobles.


    Of course, there are occasional exceptions, and some of the nobles are not without their own family crests on merchant ships.


    Facher sighed: "When will I be able to have such a boat!"


    Arnold rolled his eyes instead of daydreaming. He had done this dream many times, but it was useless.


    A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes has approached the ship owner to negotiate. If the price is negotiated, Arnold and others will have work to do.


    "Dear Baron Fickney, Manal is honored to work for you!"


    Baron Fickney nodded his head wearily, and commanded: "Manal, you arrange to unload everything from the ship and send it to the train station.


    Will, bring them to work with them. I''m going to visit Viscount Obila''s house now and we will return to Vienna three days later. "


    After that, Baron Fickney began to close his eyes. As the earliest to the colony to discover the existence of gold mines, Fickney is now returning home.


    When he went to the colony, Fickney was so downcast that he even mortgaged his family''s land and owed a lot of foreign debt. Now he is already a millionaire with a million dollars.


    After so many years, there is little left in the gold mine. However, Fickney was not idle while mining gold.


    I don''t know if it is racial talent. Originally, he opened the farm just to meet the needs of workers in the gold mine. However, he did not expect to grow like a snowball in the back.


    By now his farms and plantations add up to a total area of ??more than 4,800 hectares, becoming a well-known local landowner.


    Looking at the large tract of land, Baron Fickney found that he had no choice but to walk away! The main purpose of this return is to promote the process of colonial and indigenous integration.


    With so many Austrian colonies, it is certainly impossible to fully integrate them, which is well known. However, it is very possible to merge the already developed land into the native land.


    In order to promote this plan, many nobles who have opened plantations in Africa have recently returned to China for public relations.


    Once the localization of the African colonies is passed, Baron Fickney is ready to turn the farms and plantations he has opened into family clan enclosures.


    Over the years on the African continent, he has also accumulated a lot of feats. If we replace the native fiefdoms to Africa, then not only can we transform our land into fiefdoms, but even the land that was mixed with the people who followed him can be included.


    The total area is larger than many counts in continental Europe. With this foundation, the family can enter the circle of big nobles by operating several generations with heart.


    Not only Baron Fickney, many aristocrats have the same plan. The local competition is too fierce, and no more nobles can be born.


    The African continent is not the same. As long as they are willing to invest in it, generations later, a big noble is born.


    Including many colonial capitalists are ready to take advantage of this opportunity to transform, once localization passes, their opportunity comes.


    In Europe, they have no access to high society at all. Even if you throw money into a nobleman, there is no way to get everyone''s approval.


    The African continent is different. In addition to the old nobles, there are a large number of outbreak households who can have their own aristocratic circles.


    The age of capitalism? In fact, it was the nobles who did not allow the capitalists to enter the upper class, and then the capitalists overturned the tables and pulled the nobles off the altar.


    Now that I have a chance to go in, everyone will naturally not overturn the table. After all, they have already obtained the aristocratic license and are transitioning from rule challengers to rule defenders. Once the colonies have localized their status, they will be determined.


    This is what Franz hopes to see. The capitalist is never his enemy, as long as the capitalist who opposes him is the enemy.


    If it''s just a blow and it doesn''t leave them an upward path, the rabbits are forced to bite, let alone a capitalist with growing strength?


    Leaving a way, the capitalists who had been scattered in the sand could no longer unite.


    Of course, this is only part of the localization of colonies. In fact, this is an opportunity for all levels of society.


    The Austrian colony is ten times the size of its native land, and light and Austrian Africa has seven or eight million square kilometers. Even if a small part of it is incorporated into the homeland, this also increases many opportunities.


    At this time, if you dare to fight and dare to break through, it is very likely to cross class restrictions.


    If you want to use data to reflect, the success rate of struggle is now 10%, and after the class is solidified, the success rate of struggle is less than 1%.


    Of course, this is just a small step forward across the current class.


    If you want to step into the sky, don''t dream. There is no such shortcut in the world except rebellion.


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 Chapter 384： Turning point

    On May 1, 1865, the Russian navy attacked East Prussia, the Baltic region fell, and the turning point of the Prussian war appeared.


    In Berlin, there was a sorrow within the Prussian government, and William I hurriedly convened a military meeting.


    The Secretary of the Army and Navy Ron analyzed: "The fall of the Baltic region, we defend the strategic bankruptcy of the enemy outside the country. In order to avoid being pinched behind, we had to withdraw our troops to West Prussia.


    Before the war broke out, for the stability of the colonies, we did not relocate the fleet in the Far East. The current home fleet has no strength against the Russian Navy, and defenses along the coast must be strengthened. "


    This is just an excuse. Even if the Prussian navy is all concentrated, it is actually useless.


    The Danish navy can compete with them, not to mention the more powerful Russian navy?


    Their strength cannot be ignored just because the Russian Navy made a joke.


    Ron hadn''t counted on the Navy since the beginning, and it turned out that his position on the strength of the Prussian Navy was very accurate.


    After the war broke out, the local fleet was handed over several times by the Danish navy, and then blocked in the port. The biggest contribution to the war was to contain the main force of the Danish navy.


    Even if the Far East Fleet is transferred back, it will at best suppress the Danish Navy. If a decisive battle is to be fought, it will be unknown.


    The Prussian kingdom has been developing the navy for too short a time. Whether it is shipbuilding technology, naval training, or commanding capabilities of the navy, it lags behind naval powers.


    Now, we can also use the excuse of inferior strength to let the local fleet nest in the port. If the Far East Fleet returns, it will be a terrible battle with the Danish Navy.


    Even if they win the Danish Navy, they can absolutely not do the Russians. The Tsar''s Baltic Fleet has a gross tonnage of 2.7 times theirs.


    The Navy is not an army. With such a clear gap in strength, it still wants to counterattack, unless it is a latte warrior against a sailing warship, otherwise it will not be a game at all.


    The failure of the Baltic region was a mistake of the General Staff. They underestimated the Russians'' ability to attack, and overestimated the combat effectiveness of the defenders.


    The navy and the army are not the same. In terms of artillery, the two sides are not the same grade.


    After the war broke out, the Prussians attached great importance to the defense of the Baltic region, and deployed three regiments here.


    According to the estimation of the General Staff, even if it is attacked by the Russian army, it can be held for at least one week based on the fortifications built in advance.


    However, the empiricism of the army staff brought fatal losses to the defenders. The ability of these fortresses to block army artillery attacks was not the same as being able to resist naval artillery attacks.


    If it is a regular Prussian army, even if the fort is damaged, the strength of the three regiments can also block the Russian army for two or three days.


    Unfortunately, these are recruits recruited temporarily. After being hit by artillery fire, many people''s hearts have been disturbed.


    After fighting with the landing Russian army, they soon discovered that the enemy was much stronger than the Russian army in the propaganda. With the increase in casualties, the recruits responsible for defense quickly collapsed.


    William I said angrily: "Anyway, you must quickly reverse the current adverse war situation.


    The consequences of abandoning the East Prussian region have already been realized, and if you go on like this, a revolution will break out in the country. "


    Accountable? Now William I still needs the military to fight! Being able to prevail in the battle with the Russian army and driving Russians out of Warsaw is enough to prove their ability.


    If you make a mistake and change people, who can guarantee the people behind you will be better?


    Anyway, in the end, we won the war. It ¡¯s easy to say that all problems can be written off; if we lose the war, the high-level military is a scapegoat.


    If the person is carried forward in advance, the last pot will not fall on William I himself.


    Chief of the General Staff Mao Qi hesitated a little: "This is the end of our plan and our original strategic plan cannot be implemented.


    If we continue to delay, the Russians will take advantage of the navy and continue to attack our coastal areas.


    The Tsarist government has no shortage of soldiers. These gray animals are worthless. They only need a rifle. After a few months of simple training, they can go to the battlefield.


    Once a large number of Russian troops land in Prussia, our homeland will be severely damaged. At that time, in this war, we will be the first to be unsustainable.


    Even strengthening maritime defense is useless. Now we simply can''t afford so many troops to defend. Everyone knows how the combat effectiveness of these new troops is, and they cannot be expected at all.


    At this point, there is no room left for us to choose from, and we can only take the risk of a decisive battle with the Russians. "


    The "decisive battle", which the Berlin government was trying to avoid at the beginning. The decisive battle about their life and death was only a local war for the Russians.


    The tsarist government can lose once, twice, or three times ... as long as one of them wins, it can knock down Prussia.


    That being the case, why do we need a decisive battle? Is it still possible to rely on the living force of killing the Russians to win the war in the end?


    War is not a child''s play. There are more than 500,000 Russian troops on the front line. To defeat them, it may be possible, but to wipe them out, it is a dream.


    The most ideal result is nothing more than the victor damaging 40,000 to 50,000 troops, defeating the main force of the enemy, and annihilating the enemy 100,000.


    After all, the Prussian Kingdom and the Poles joined forces to make the total strength of the two sides basically the same. No matter how confident they are, no one thinks that the Polish Revolt and the Prussian Army have the same fighting power.


    The strength of both sides at war without the help of teammates. Has been pulled to the same level. This decisive battle with the Russians will test not only strength, but also the commanding ability and luck of officers on both sides.


    "How many odds are there?" William I asked with concern.


    Mao Qi thought for a while and replied, "Seventh floor!"


    This is just this decisive battle, and it does not mean that the Pu-Russian war is over. The tsarist government is still capable of continuing the war. The only question is how much money the tsarist government has.


    ...


    The sudden war of twists directly attracted the attention of Europe. Many people are pessimistic that it is only a matter of time before the Prussians defeat.


    In Saint Petersburg, the tsarist government has celebrated the feast, as if they had won the war.


    However, the situation on the battlefield is indeed tilting to the favor of the Tsarist government.


    The Russian Navy performed well this time. The first one captured the Baltic region and proved to the outside world that they are not waste.


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 Chapter 385： Misfortune

    The Russian navy suddenly broke out and occupied the Baltic region. The whole European world was stunned by the news. Many people thought that the Kingdom of Prussia was about to die.


    Open the map to know that the coast of the Kingdom of Prussia is in the Baltic Sea, which is the sphere of influence of the Russian Navy.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the Danish navy has blocked the Prussian maritime transport passages, and strategic materials supported by Britain and France can only be transferred from land.


    The early tsarist government ignored the role of the navy, did not attack the coastal areas of Prussia, and simply confronted on land. The Kingdom of Prussia still had a battle.


    Now it is different. The land has been unable to break through. The Russians turned their attention to the sea and used the advantages of the navy to strike the kingdom of Prussia.


    This is an unsolvable problem. The Russians can launch a landing operation at any point, but Prussia cannot achieve full defense.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, Foreign Minister Weissenberg said: "Yesterday afternoon, the Russian Minister submitted a new loan application to us. They are preparing to use the general Saxony area as a mortgage to loan 30 million Aegis.


    Taking the enemy''s territory as a collateral loan, this is what the Tsarist government can do. No, this may not be a mortgage, it may be a sale.


    Based on the financial situation of the Tsarist government, the possibility of repayment on time is very small, and the possibility of selling the collateral to pay off the debt is very high.


    The premise is that the Russians won the battle and ripped the piece of meat from the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Franz asked with concern: "What''s the opinion of the Saxony government? Are they interested in paying back the land?"


    The Prussian Saxony area was assigned to Prussia at the 1815 Vienna Conference. The Saxony Kingdom is now part of the New Holy Roman Empire. If this part of the land returns, it will naturally be returned to the Saxony Kingdom.


    The general Saxony area occupies forty percent of the territory of the Saxony kingdom, and the Saxony kingdom has always wanted to recover it. When they joined the Shinshin Empire that year, Prime Minister Felix made a promise.


    Now is the opportunity. Can the Saxony government stand it?


    Franz was very skeptical.


    If the Saxony government can''t help it, then the Vienna government will not be able to block on this issue. After all, Franz must also consider the people''s hearts.


    The price of 30 million Aegis is not unbearable for the economically developed Kingdom of Saxony. As long as they are willing to find a way, they can raise it.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "The Saxony government should be inclined to finance the purchase of the general Saxony region, and Prime Minister Fraser will arrive in Vienna this afternoon."


    Franz thought for a moment and said, "Sooth them first. Now that the land is in Prussia''s hands, the Russians'' promises cannot be counted.


    We must have other collateral to reduce loan risk.


    A promise can be made to the Saxony government, and the precondition for approving the Russian-Austrian loan is that the Russians agree to sell the general Saxony region and agree on a price in advance. "


    This matter is very troublesome, it can be said that the Russians chose a good time.


    Now most people think that the Russians will win the war. At this time, the bait of the General Saxony area must be rejected by the Vienna government.


    The mortgage on the loan was fake, and the real purpose of the Tsarist government was to raise funds to continue the war.


    As long as the news spreads, the Saxon people will demand to buy back the land, the Saxony government cannot refuse, and Vienna has to cooperate.


    Franz was unwilling to be the head of the grievance. If the Russians have won the war, don''t say 30 million Aegis, even if it is 50 million Aegis.


    But now it''s just an unknown. In case the tsarist government is defeated or the land is not ceded from Prussia, the loan is likely to be lost.


    Moreover, mortgage and sale are two concepts. Now that the Tsar is short of money, in order to raise military expenditures, naturally, the lion will not dare to open his mouth, so as not to scare away the gold master, the future may not be certain.


    When the time comes for the primary and secondary translocations, the people are eager to take back the hearts of the general Saxony region, and still not sell them for a price?


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg said with anxiety: "His Majesty, since the Russians have thrown out the ordinary Saxony region, I worry that they may promise the Rhineland region to the French in exchange for a loan."


    When Franz''s face changed, this was not possible, but very likely.


    Without money, what can the Tsarist government not do?


    Moreover, it is still generous to others. Once the French are tempted, will the Paris government continue to do all it can to support the Kingdom of Prussia?


    Under the same conditions, the Berlin government promised not to come out, not everyone is Bismarck, dare to write a blank check to the French.


    Diplomacy cannot be promised arbitrarily. If it was not for Bismarck''s wrists and luck, the Rhineland region would fall into the hands of the French.


    As part of the German region, the Rhineland has long been regarded as something in the pocket of the Vienna government. How could it be easily obtained by the French?


    To destroy, you must destroy the French-Russian transaction!


    This was Franz''s first reaction. As he got a headache again, how should he disrupt the possible French-Russian transaction.


    "Take the news to the British. Although the development of the Rhineland region has slowed in recent years, the rich local resources and industrial base are still there. Once it falls into the hands of the French, it will soon cause qualitative changes.


    France is already very strong, and as it grows stronger, the London government will lose sleep. "


    This is a misfortune. The Russo-Austrian alliance is still in progress, and the Vienna government does not do many things for the Russians.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, should we push it and simply let the Russians lose the war?"


    Wanting the Russians to lose the war is simple, as long as Austria suddenly implements a material embargo. At present, most of the strategic materials of the frontline Russian army are produced in Austria.


    Even if the Tsarist government wanted to buy somewhere else, it was too late, let alone they could not find a buyer.


    Only Europe, France, and Austria have the production capacity in Europe. If the Russians could be pulled from their hegemony, how could Britain and France refuse?


    The compromise between France and Russia is also based on the victory of the Tsarist government. Napoleon III will not help the Russians to win the war and consolidate the hegemony of the enemy.


    This is also the reason why countries jeopardize the Russian-Austrian alliance. The alliance between the two countries has complemented their resources, and the strength that can burst out has already been 1 + 1> 2.


    Franz shook his head and said, "No, at this time we can''t shoot.


    The Prussians still have the power to fight. As long as the British and French are more generous, allowing the Prussians to arm the country''s young and strong, the Russians may not be able to win.


    Did you find that the reforms of Alexander II have been suspended? After the war, can the Tsarist government still have the ability to continue reforms? "


    To support this war, Alexander II had to compromise with domestic conservatives to ensure domestic stability.


    This compromise makes it difficult to reform in the future. At least in the face of the same problems, the difficulty of reform has increased significantly.


    From the perspective of long-term development, the Russian-Prussian War has achieved its strategic goals. An imperfectly reformed Russian empire is what Austria needs.


    Now that the strategic objective has been achieved, there is naturally no need to continue targeting the Russians. When the Russian-Olympic League is not over, pulling hatred can only be done by others.


    ...


    The plan will never keep up with changes. When the Tsarist government negotiated with Austria, it also started negotiations with the French.


    Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III hesitated at the olive branch thrown out by the Tsarist government.


    There can only be one European hegemon. The Russian Empire is France''s biggest competitor on this issue.


    Now lending to the Tsarist government is undoubtedly funding the enemy.


    In Napoleon III''s view, the biggest problem in obtaining the Rhineland region was not military, but political.


    It is enough to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia, and European countries have created a joint defense circle against them. If the Rhineland region is annexed by force, it will inevitably lead to the intervention of various countries.


    At this time, the French need allies. Unlike mortgage loans in the Saxony region, the Tsarist government''s promise is to support the French annexation of the Rhineland region.


    This is a geopolitical decision. No matter how powerful the Tsar is, it is impossible to cross the German Federation to occupy the Rhineland region. Naturally, there is no way to talk about mortgages.


    With the support of the Tsarist government, France will not be politically isolated. After some exchanges of interests with other countries, the success rate of annexing the Rhineland region is very high.


    Foreign Minister Abraham proposed: "Her Majesty, whether or not to give a loan to the Tsarist government, I think the key is to look at the final outcome of this war.


    Now that the Russians have a good chance of winning, I can''t think of how the Prussians would come back. Even without our loans, the Tsarist government could raise funds elsewhere.


    In this case, it is better to simply divide the Kingdom of Prussia with the Russians and maximize our interests. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen objected: "No, the Russians have a bad reputation and cannot afford to repay the loan with their financial capacity.


    Our money is not brought by the gale, and we cannot just waste it like this. The same can be done to divide the Kingdom of Prussia and not provide loans to Russians.


    Once the Kingdom of Prussia is defeated, we can use the excuse of claiming debt to temporarily host the Rhineland region, resulting in established facts.


    Then slowly public relations, exchange of interests with countries, and let them recognize our occupation of the Rhineland region.


    The support of the Russians is irrelevant at all. Whether they support us or not, we must trade with other countries. Even if the Tsarist government opposes them, they are not able to intervene.


    Why is it necessary to spend this wrong money? "


    Foreign Minister Abraham countered: "Earl Allen, this is not an injustice. With the support of the Russians, it is much easier for us to get the default of all countries.


    Without the support of the Russians, European countries would oppose it at that time, even if we ate the Rhineland, we would spit it out. "


    The support of European countries may not be important, but the support of major powers must be there.


    In addition to the five major European powers, Spain can be ignored, and at least one of the remaining ones must obtain support.


    The lessons of history have taught the French that it is not possible to go it alone, and even more rash.


    ...


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 Chapter 386： Alexander II

    Soon Franz saw the power of Alexander II. The news of the secret talks between Russia and Austria was not unexpectedly passed on, but the content changed a little.


    This change directly allowed Franz to grit his teeth and approve the loan, the amount also went from 30 million Aegis, bargaining to 50 million Aegis, and it was still an interest-free loan.


    Of course, the Russians also took out a new collateral, tariff income in Ukraine, to avoid losing their money.


    If the Tsarist government received General Saxony after the war, then this debt was written off, and the Tsarist government used the General Saxony area to settle the debt.


    No way, the Russians touted it too much. The big-mouthed Russian Minister proclaimed the efforts of the Vienna government to take back the Saxony region.


    He also said that Franz had repeatedly communicated with Alexander II by telegram, and the two sides had reached preliminary agreement. After the war, the Tsarist government would sell Silesia and Prussian Saxony to the new Holy Roman Empire.


    There is no doubt that this must have obtained the acquiescence of Alexander II. The Minister of Russia held up the banner of the friendship between Russia and Austria, and repeatedly emphasized Franz''s contribution. In the eyes of ordinary people, this was working for the unification of the empire.


    After all, the Paris conference split the German region and it was very difficult to reunite. Now we can only take roundabout measures to slowly promote national unification.


    It is always a good thing to reclaim the land, and nationalists are happy and sing praises.


    Domestic public opinion was mobilized, and Franz was burned on the fire. If he retreated, he would inevitably lose his prestige.


    Now he understands that the Tsar government promised to give Silesia to Austria as a bait.


    What would happen if Austria took back Silesia after the war and watched the Russians annex the region of Saxony?


    Franz was the emperor of Austria and the emperor of Saxony. Once the water in the bowl is uneven, the hearts of the people below are dissipated.


    Not only the people of Saxony will be dissatisfied, other states will also be dissatisfied with the central government. At that time, the new Holy Roman Empire, which finally managed to unify, will return to its fragmented state again.


    Franz does not dare to bet the Russians will lose the war. He must eat this loss.


    After all, the Russian-Prussian War is the result of his butterfly effect. Now the Russians have the upper hand again, and they have strong strength. Under normal circumstances, only the Russians will win the war.


    If it''s just a matter of money, this transaction can be considered as a separate one. The tsarist government did not make arbitrarily quotes, and it was even a little low.


    However, in the Saxony region, the Russians have not yet obtained the price, and the price is reasonable.


    However, Franz knew that in the past, for the sake of Silesia, the Vienna government had guaranteed the Russians and had owed a large amount of strategic materials from the country. Now it has received a loan of 50 million Aegis.


    If you don''t want to lose money, the best option for the Vienna government now is to support the tsarist government to win this war.


    Otherwise, these debts will not be collected until the year of the monkey.


    In the face of the allies, the Tsarist government is not expected to blame it directly, but they just have no money to pay back, and the Vienna government can still forcefully collect debts?


    Once the Russians are defeated, not only the current debt, but also the old debts before them, may eventually become bad debts. At least until the Tsarist government''s finances improve, they are unaffordable.


    Not only was Austrian economically abducted, but the relationship between Austria and Austria was completely broken. Now that the Vienna government is almost upright supporting the Tsarist government, it naturally stands on the opposite side of Prussia.


    By the way, they also divided the British-Olympic alliance, so that the two countries once again stood on the opposite side.


    Britain and Austria have the same national policy on maintaining the European balance. Since the establishment of the first Vienna system, Britain and Austria have been secret allies. The two sides have only one agreement.


    After the outbreak of the Near East War, relations between the two countries fell to freezing point. However, because of common interests, the relationship between the two sides quickly heated up again, and the two countries jointly promoted the establishment of the second Vienna system.


    Provoking relations between the Austrian and the Austrian-Olympic relations is not yet complete. The Austrian-French relations and the English-French relations are also among the Russians'' calculations.


    Once the French eat the bait given by the Russians, the relationship between Britain and France will break, and the relationship between Austria and France will be directly over. In any case, Franz could not sit idly by as the French annexed the Rhineland.


    Even if he can bear it, domestic nationalists will put Austria on the battlefield.


    Franz is not afraid to fight the French, and the French covenant to defend the French still exists, not to mention the formation of an anti-French alliance. The Vienna government has experience in this regard.


    The problem is that since the Metternich era, the situation of Austrian allies in Europe has changed, and diplomacy can no longer be so calm.


    Yes, France and Austria are now quasi-ally friendly. Otherwise, Franz would not be indifferent to Napoleon III annexing the kingdom of Sardinia.


    An verbal promise can''t be counted. In the end, you still have to speak with your interests. Since the Orleans dynasty, France and Austria have maintained a quasi-alliance relationship, the type that can be aligned at any time if needed.


    During the Great Revolution, there was a break, but with the appearance of the French-Austrian Treaty, in the face of common interests, the relationship between the two sides has once again recovered.


    Especially after the French annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, relations between the two countries reached a new height.


    The pro-British faction in the French government is now very powerful, and the Pro-Austrian faction is actually no small at all. It is not surprising that one person is pro-British and Pro-Austrian at the same time. Politicians change their positions according to actual needs.


    Napoleon III was not a fuel-saving lamp. As a master of political struggle, how could the balance of rights be ignored?


    A monopoly pro-British faction is not in the interest of his emperor. In case one day confronts the British, who are all pro-British under their hands, then who will be sent to charge?


    Although Napoleon III appeared as a pro-British faction, in fact, most of the people he promoted today are not Pro-British, but mostly anti-British people.


    This also applies to Austria. In the case of the Russian-Austrian alliance, the anti-Russian strength in the Vienna government has always been strong.


    Many politicians are not really anti-Russian, but they are politically needed to oppose Russia. This is the standing team, or political speculation.


    After clearing the calculations of the Russians, Franz could only sigh: How could a person who left a huge reputation in history, how could he be a leisurely generation!


    From his succession to the present, Alexander II has been focusing on the country and has performed mediocrely in diplomacy.


    This performance is also in line with everyone''s positioning of the Tsarist government. After all, the tsars of the past are basically masters who are not fighting.


    As time passed, Franz relaxed his vigilance. Diplomacy also requires talent. This has always been a shortcoming of the Tsars. No one in the future has said that Alexander II has a strong diplomatic ability.


    The result is no shot, and now the shot is shocking. At the same time Anglo-French OP counted, and a small group of European countries were involved.


    If the plan goes well, the final result will be: the breakdown of the relationship between Austria and France, the breakdown of the relationship between France and France, the breakdown of the relationship between Austria and France, the breakdown of the relationship between Britain and Austria, and the breakdown of the relationship between Britain and France ...


    When the diplomatic relations of various countries are broken, the opportunity for the isolated Russian Empire will also come.


    The tsarist government''s ambition has never been smaller, how could it be possible to defeat the Prussian kingdom without biting a piece of meat?


    In this context, it is necessary to divide European countries. Starting from Fao this time is to cut off the possibility of various countries interfering in the Prussian war.


    Except that the conflict between Britain and Russia is too deep, it is related to the core interests and the two sides cannot compromise.


    Russia and Austria are allies, and the relationship between France and Russia cannot be eased. As long as these two countries are settled, the European continent can no longer organize to interfere in the coalition forces.


    The British are indeed strong, but unfortunately they are in the navy. With the poor strength of the British Army, no country would be stupid to form a coalition with them and run to fight the Russians.


    This determines that John Bull must have an ally on the European issue, otherwise they will have difficulty obtaining the right to speak that matches their own strength.


    After the Near East War, the British reduced interference in continental conflicts as much as possible. There are also factors in this regard.


    In this context, even during the overseas colonial contention, the three British, French, and Austrian national organizations often meet each other, and the relationship between Britain, Austria and France can still be maintained.


    This time the chess game was a miss, and Franz was not angry, and he did not retaliate immediately. After so many years of emperor career, his mentality has been honed.


    ...


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 Chapter 387： Prussian counterattack

    The winds and waves of Europe are surging, and it is not Austria or John Cow that cannot sit still, but the Berlin government in the vortex.


    No way, no matter how many people the Russians count, once the plan is successful, they are definitely the worst.


    "In any case, we also have to undermine Russian borrowing plans."


    William I said cautiously. He didn''t want to be ousted, the Kingdom of Prussia had already bet on the National Games, and the people could not afford to fail.


    Once the Russians got loans from France and Austria, the war really couldn''t be fought. Even with victory in the forthcoming decisive battle, the kingdom of Prussia cannot change the fate of defeat.


    What the Tsarist government lacks is not soldiers, they just lack money! No matter how heavy the loss is, so is St Petersburg.


    This can be checked by history. Hundreds of years ago, Russia battled for years, and the men who were finally attacked were gone. As a result, they organized female soldiers to continue fighting.


    This time is different from the past. Now there are really many people in the Russian Empire, with 80 million to 90 million. William I did not think that the Tsarist government could not stand it.


    Foreign Minister Mike Kite proposed: "Her Majesty, I propose different measures against France and Austria to prevent their loan to the Russians.


    To deal with the French, you can start with a joint defense plan. Taking advantage of European countries'' fears of the French, using diplomatic means to exert pressure.


    The ambitions of Austria''s unified German region have never been extinguished. The French plot to the Rhineland region, they stood on the opposite side.


    The British are also very jealous of the French. The French will annex the Rhineland region, and the London government is likely to intervene.


    What we have to do is to make Napoleon III think that if they annex the Rhineland region, they will be boycotted by Britain and Austria.


    Vienna and London will cooperate with us in this diplomatic drama. They just need a strongly worded diplomatic statement, and the French will hesitate.


    To deal with the Austrians, I propose to use nationalists to create public opinion pressure and accuse the Vienna government of collaborating with foreign enemies and betraying the interests of the German nation.


    The loan was the result of Russian calculations and was forced to agree with the Vienna government. Now we are also using nationalism to give anti-Russian excuses to undermine this loan. "


    The position of politicians has always changed with demand. At first, in order to expand the needs, the Kingdom of Prussia initiated German nationalism, and advocated the unity of the German region to establish a large empire.


    With the revival of Austria, they found that it was impossible to unify the German region, but they were likely to be the object of unification. In order to ensure their own interests, they again prussian independence.


    Now, in order to undermine the Russians'' loan from Austria, McKate has once again offered German nationalism without hesitation, and is prepared to use nationalism to influence the decision of the Vienna government.


    Prime Minister Christian thought for a while and said, "All these plans can only delay time, unless we have a big victory on the battlefield, dispel everyone''s view that the Russians will win.


    Otherwise, the Russian conspiracy will succeed in the end. In the face of interest, all contradictions are not worth mentioning.


    Faos is not a possibility of compromise. With just one excuse, the three divisions of Prussia can become a reality.


    Nationalism influences the decisions of the Vienna government at most, but it cannot influence their decisions.


    They objected to the French occupation of the Rhineland, not because of nationalism, but more because they did not want to see the French grow bigger, and because they lost money in this loot-sharing plan. "


    This is the essence of the problem, and unifying the German region is only Franz''s political slogan. Shout when you need it, and throw it away when you don''t need it.


    This is not the same as the merger of the South German region at the beginning. Now the national problem in Austria is not so serious. The integration work is progressing steadily. Unifying the North German region is no longer the only option.


    The core of the question finally returned to the battlefield. If this war is lost, the Kingdom of Prussia will naturally end its life and cannot escape the fate of being divided up.


    Now they are considering the issue after actually winning the war. The Russians were not easy to deal with. If they lost a battle, the Tsarist government could organize another battle.


    The only thing that can restrict the tsarist government is finance. Now they are thinking about how to cut off the funding source of the Tsarist government.


    After hesitating for a while, William I made up his mind and said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can rest assured that it has reached this stage, and it will not be worse in any case.


    When necessary, a short check can be given to France and Austria, the Russians can promise, and we can also promise.


    As long as we can get more from the Russian Empire, it''s not bad to sell these lands to them! "


    This is the consolation of William I. Even if he wins the war, it is still unknown how much meat he can bite from the Russians.


    Since the promise to France and Austria was a blank check, he was not ready to honor it.


    Unless it is a last resort, it is impossible for William I to exchange well-run homeland for Russian land.


    If you look at the map, you can see that the areas bordering the two countries are all big and small. Although the geographical conditions are good, the resources are also abundant, the problem is that it is not easy to rule!


    There are quite a few Poles in the Kingdom of Prussia. Once Russia annexes Poland, Prussia will change from a German country to a Polish country.


    If it were not for the Vienna Conference of 1815, Prussia abandoned Warsaw in exchange for Rhineland and Saxony, and the Germanic movement would not have been so easy to succeed.


    We must know that after the three countries of Poland and Russia divided the Polish region, 4.5 million of the 10 million Poles were in Prussia, 1.5 million were in Austria, and 4 million remained in the Russian Empire.


    It can be said that for the first time, the Vienna system saved the Kingdom of Prussia and freed them from the embarrassment of the Polish majority.


    Now continuing to jump in this giant pit in Poland is obviously not the best choice. Unfortunately, the reality cannot be chosen by William I. The Junker aristocracy cannot tolerate Prussia becoming a second-rate country.


    Of course, the Kingdom of Prussia had experience with assimilating Poles. William I was not prepared to annex the core areas of Poland. Their goal was the Lithuanian region and, if possible, to win the three Baltic states.


    Since the goal must be relatively large, can it be achieved? There is always an ideal. How do you know the result without trying?


    This is also part of the British strategic plan: Poland''s independence, Prussia''s occupation of most of the Baltic Sea, and weakening of the Russians.


    ...


    Politics requires military cooperation. At the same time as the Berlin government took diplomatic action, the Prussian army began to fight back.


    Mao Qi changed the strategy of staying still and consuming the Tsarist government before turning to the initiative to find opportunities to fight the Russians.


    This change made the Russians very uncomfortable. Suddenly, the Russian army entering the East Prussian region suffered heavy losses. In just one week, it entered 30,000 people.


    For the entire war situation, the total strength of the two sides is over one million. It seems that 30,000 troops are inconspicuous. In fact, the impact is indeed huge.


    In the field, the power of the rifle was surprising, and the exchange ratio of the two sides on the battlefield was astonishing 1: 2.7.


    This is not to defend the city. Such a disparity exchange ratio in the field is undoubtedly telling the two armies of the world that their combat effectiveness is not at the same level.


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 Chapter 388： Benefit Catalyst

    A dozen kilometers away from Venice, in an old castle, Viscount Orabi is holding a heavy welcoming banquet. The host of the banquet is just the baron Fickney who has just returned.


    This is not the first time Fickney has come here, but it is not the same as the last time. The specifications of the welcome banquet are much higher.


    It can be seen that Viscount Olabi was very enthusiastic this time, unlike the last time, it was just a courtesy feast.


    No one asks the poor in the downtown, while the rich have distant relatives in the mountains.


    Baron Fickney felt it deeply. Ten years ago, he borrowed debts to develop in the colony, but he was not ridiculed; to this day, the old ridicule has become praise.


    Even if he is far away from the African continent, these are not obstacles for well-informed nobles.


    This time is different from the past. In the eyes of everyone, the African continent ten years ago was: pests and beasts infested, and diseases and plagues were rampant. Now the African continent has become: a field of hope.


    The successful man is not to be blamed, and Baron Fickney enjoyed the treatment of the successful one, making his vanity satisfied.


    There are a lot of Austrian nobles who have developed on the African continent, but after being distributed in the vast Africa, there are few.


    Besides, everyone is busy getting rich, and how many have leisurely feelings. How about holding banquets every day?


    Fickney''s attending the banquet is not without purpose. To promote the localization of the colony, the support of the local nobles cannot be separated.


    Apart from those who are developing in the African continent, indigenous capitalists are also a major force in support of the localization of colonies, but this is far from enough.


    Austria is not British or French, and capitalists have a low political voice. Even Baron Fickney, the nobles who developed in Africa, have a higher political voice than capitalists.


    The main force that promoted the localization of the colony this time was their nobles.


    It may be too exaggerated to have a relationship with everyone in the world through five people; but it is not difficult to connect all the aristocrats in Austria through five nobles.


    ...


    Baron Fickney said with a smile: "Olabi, I haven''t seen each other in ten years. I didn''t expect Harrington, Gardner and Devinton to be so big, and they can all become excellent soldiers.


    Viscount Olabi replied, "Yes, I am proud of them."


    Joining the army is a tradition of the Austrian aristocracy. Noble children must receive military training from childhood. Becoming an excellent soldier is the pursuit of many noble children.


    Humility is not a virtue in Europe, it will only be considered a hypocritical manifestation.


    Viscount Obila thought that his son would become a good soldier, and he would openly admit it, which was his true heart.


    Baron Fickney asked with concern: "Are you going to send them to the Army or the Navy?"


    In recent years, the status of the Austrian Navy has improved significantly, and it is almost on par with the Army.


    Many noble children who chose to enter the navy initially seized the opportunity of the naval expansion and skyrocketed.


    Now that noble children have served, there is one more option-the Navy.


    Olabi proudly said: "Harrington and Devinton went to the Army and Gardner went to the Navy. They both got admitted to the military academy.


    Harrington was studying at the Artillery Command Academy in Vienna. He had already graduated and enlisted for more than a week. Gardner and Devinton sent him to the army this time.


    Devinton was in his third grade at the Munich Infantry Command Academy; Gardner was studying at the Austrian Naval Academy at his doorstep and was just in his first grade.


    Fickney, you are back at the right time, and if you come later, you won''t see them. "


    This is a typical two-headed bet. As the overseas colonies continue to open, well-informed nobles have realized the importance of the navy.


    Uncertain about the country''s future strategic focus, many nobles bet on both ends. Anyway, Austria ¡¯s land and navy conflict is not big, so it does n¡¯t matter.


    All three sons were admitted to the military academy, and Olabi did have proud capital.


    Although the nobility was born with a higher starting point, Austrian military schools were not so easy to attend. There are 9 army and naval academies in the country. The number of students admitted each year is no more than 3,500, and the number of applicants is not less than 100,000.


    This is the impact of compulsory education. The number of people with basic education has increased sharply, and students with good grades have been admitted to middle school, and can apply for student loans to continue their studies, which has directly led to a sharp increase in the number of middle school students.


    The admissions of the Austrian military academy are separate from the admissions of the university. Candidates can apply for both sides. Anyway, they are staggered for three months, which will not affect the admission results.


    There is no doubt that this is the era when thousands of troops cross the wooden bridge. Regardless of whether it is a university or a military school, students report first.


    The grassroots students who can rush out all the way are not much better than learning, at least in the cultural class.


    Even if they are limited by resources, their education cannot be compared with the children of nobles, but geniuses and lucky people always take the lead.


    If it only competes with grassroots students, then it is nothing. The problem is that internal competition among noble children is also very fierce. In this era, only children are not popular in Austria, and every family basically starts in three or five.


    There are also a large number of children of the aristocracy. Although these people have no title to inherit, they do not mean that their children''s education is poor.


    These are the middle classes in Austria today. Doctors, teachers, lawyers, small and medium businessmen, most of them were nobles.


    Really pure grass roots have too few to rise. The lucky ones who can grow up without knowledge and social connections are all children of destiny.


    At present, the proportion of aristocratic students in Austrian universities is only 31.1%, and that of ordinary families is only 1.2%. The rest are in this middle class group.


    Military schools are still dominated by noble children, accounting for about 64.8% of the total number of students, the middle class accounted for 34.3% of the total number of students, students from ordinary families can be ignored, there are not many foreign students.


    No way, this is the result of fair competition. The reality is so cruel. Since the beginning of public compulsory education, we have lost on the starting line.


    In the elementary school, ordinary family students account for the majority, and in the middle school, ordinary family students become a minority. On the surface, the chance of Austria''s primary school going to secondary school is around 8%.


    However, the end of compulsory education, the children of the wealthy can almost go to school, and this proportion is pulled up.


    Grassroots students from ordinary families are not school bullies, and basically have few opportunities. They must enter the top one percent of their entrance examinations before they can get a bursary.


    This was originally for geniuses. In an era of limited educational resources, Austria adopted elite education.


    The military school is the most obvious. Students who have received rigorous military training since childhood have an advantage, but this requires a lot of investment, which is not affordable for ordinary families.


    No matter how high the average person''s cultural score is, adding all the scores of various professional examinations is still the only fate. It can be said that the more subjects you take, the less chances for ordinary students.


    Improve the quality of public education and increase the teaching of these specialized courses. It''s a pity that this looks beautiful, just think about it.


    An additional course means an increase in education expenditure. Compulsory education in accordance with the standards of noble children is enough for the Vienna government to go bankrupt ten times.


    Unless there is an increase in the demand for ordinary talents in the society, it is not possible for universities to expand enrollment. Higher education in this era is too expensive.


    Even if the children of the nobles can receive university education or military school education, they will not exceed 35%.


    Of course, there are no restrictions on second-class technical colleges or pheasant universities, and you can study with money.


    Baron Fickney said calmly, "Really, I look really lucky!"


    Viscount Olabi answered affirmatively: "Of course!"


    Bark Fickney took a sip of wine and continued to ask: "Which Harrington service does he have, and is he ready to develop in the African continent, where the chances of making a war there are much greater?"


    This is the baron of Fickney. There is no way. To obtain the support of colonial integration from the native nobility, it is natural to speak in their interests.


    Most nobles will face a problem. There are many younger children, but only one title.


    The eldest son inherited the title, so how can the next son be arranged?


    According to the practice in the German region, they can also give them a fortune if they have money. Those who don''t have the money either let them go out on their own or they send them to church to become priests.


    After the Reformation, there was not so much oil and water in the church. The churches in the economically prosperous areas are okay, and some of them are for business. If you are unlucky, you can only eat the bran chow.


    Going out, this is only suitable for settling down. Most of them use family connections to find a decent job for them. This is how aristocratic sidewalks or redemption of the middle class come about.


    The indigenous opportunities are few and the competition is fierce, but it is different in the colonies. If you have a family, you are willing to smash resources to smash a title.


    If the cooperation of the ground snake is obtained, this difficulty can still be reduced. After all, for the colonies, wars would happen every three to five.


    In addition to gaining military merit, they can also enter the colonial government for development. Once the localization of the colonies is passed, these positions will rise.


    Or do business in the colonies, open plantations, these are the roads, and the success is very high.


    Olabi was tempted. He received the Baron Fickney at such a high standard. In addition to the cousin relationship between the two, he was also prepared to invest resources for several sons to obtain the title of nobility.


    Don''t look at his sons entering the military academy, the future looks bright. In fact, Olabi knows that too few people can mix up in peacetime.


    Not to mention that the descendants of the Viscount, even when entering the army under the title of Duke, will not necessarily be able to mix into generals when they retire.


    Without merit, everyone can only qualify.


    After all, everyone has received military education since childhood, and no one''s ability will be too bad. There is no way to prove that your ability is superhuman. Why promote you first?


    The army is the place to speak with strength. The best way is to speak with military skill. Regrettably, the wars of this era, at most, bullied the indigenous people in the colonies.


    Olabi thought for a while and said, "It hasn''t been determined yet. He''s just an unrecruited recruit now, and he''s at least half a year away from allocating troops.


    If you get to an African colony, you will trouble your uncle. "


    There is no doubt that Olabi has not made up his mind.


    As an old nobleman, he still has many contacts in the army. It is not difficult to use these relationships to determine his son''s service.


    But it is not so simple to promote the localization of colonies. Like many people, Olabi is also worried that after the colonization is localized, his industry will be impacted.


    After all, there are not many other colonies, but more land. Once so much land is developed, it is estimated that agricultural products will be hit to the price of cabbage.


    Without an accurate answer, Baron Fickney still responded in a handsome manner: "Of course, I am his uncle!"


    I can only sigh secretly in my heart, if I have not caught up with the good times, if the sons of Olabi are older, it will be fine.


    It''s best to just retire from the army and worry about the future. Then without him, the boys will help persuade his father.


    At this banquet, Baron Fickney has already persuaded three nobles to support colonial localization, and these people were basically supported by the next generation.


    The colony impacted indigenous agriculture, and that was the concern of nobles with a lot of land. If the land is gone, why bother with these?


    After the land was redeemed, the land in the hands of the Austrian aristocracy was actually running out. By now, the land in the hands of the nobles has fallen to less than 20% of the total land area of ??the country.


    Since the opening of overseas colonies, including the royal family, many large aristocrats have been selling land in their hands.


    This is determined by the benefits. With the funds for selling land, opening plantations overseas can often obtain a land area several times, or even a dozen times.


    Although colonial lands are not valuable, they do not affect the value of cash crops produced by these lands. Perhaps the yield per acre of land is not as good as that of the native land, but it cannot hold more land!


    When the quantity goes up, the income goes up. The emergence of large plantations has also promoted the advancement of agricultural farming technology.


    The penetration of mechanized agriculture in Austrian Africa is rising. It''s a pity that the internal combustion engine hasn''t come out yet. The steam engine machinery is too bulky and not at all concerned.


    Stimulated by interests, what really promoted the localization of the colonies behind the scenes was actually the big nobles headed by Franz.


    It is just that everyone pays attention to the political influence and does not directly state their position. Instead, they launched Baron Fickney, these little aristocrats, to test their reactions.


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 Chapter 389： Still have to jump

    In London, Chief John Russell is very dissatisfied with the current situation in Europe.


    The Paris government actually provided a loan to the Russians. Although the amount is not too big for the British, it is only 100 million francs. But the political factors behind it are terrible.


    Everyone had agreed that Britain and France would work together to support the Kingdom of Prussia and the Russians in a proxy war.


    Now on the battlefield, the Prussian kingdom has just appeared in crisis, and the French can''t wait to fall.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the Paris government, this is a timely stop loss in order to obtain greater returns. From a British standpoint, Prime Minister John Russell could not tolerate it.


    "The situation in Europe is deteriorating, France and Russia are moving closer, the position of the Paris government has changed, and they have the intention to join forces with the Russians to divide Prussia.


    Perhaps one more Austria is added. As long as France and Russia support Austria''s annexation of the German Federation, it will become Russia, France and Austria to divide the European continent.


    This is the worst situation, and each of the three countries, Russia, France, and Austria, has challenged our strength. If they divide Europe, it will be even more difficult to restrict.


    For Britain''s strategic security, we must stop all this. "


    John Russell has a strong sense of crisis, which seems to be the commonality of the island nations and the source of their success.


    Continental balance is the national policy of the London government. The European continent is still maintaining a balance, but the growing Russia, France, and Austria has gradually threatened their supremacy.


    Originally, the London government was prepared to suppress the Russians first, and then use the Italian issue to provoke the contradiction between France and Austria and let them restrain each other on the European continent.


    The plan will never change quickly, the conflict between France and Austria has not been ignited, and the Russian empire is about to break through the restrictions and control the Baltic Sea.


    Foreign Minister Raislin analyzed: "His Excellency, this time France and Russia moved closer, the Tsarist government first made concessions.


    The Russians were supportive of the French annexation of the Rhineland region, and they were not at ease.


    It should be known that Austria, Belgium, Prussia, the German Federation, Spain and other countries have agreements, and if one side encounters French invasion, they will jointly defend.


    Even if the Russians support the French, but Russia and Austria are still alliances, it is impossible for the Tsarist government to send troops to help the French fight?


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. As long as we agitate nationalism in the German region, Vienna cannot sit idly by the French annexation of the Rhineland.


    There is also a joint defense treaty. Although the French are strong, Austria''s strength is also not weak. In addition to Spain, Belgium, and the German Federation, the French have little chance of winning.


    Napoleon III is not stupid and cannot take risks without a chance.


    ...


    The three countries, Russia, France, and Austria, have joined forces to divide up the European continent. I think this possibility is almost zero. The first is the uneven distribution of stolen goods.


    The Russians had too few things to get, Austria could not give up the German region, and after the Russians obtained General Poland, the way forward was blocked by Austria.


    Of course, if the Tsarist government is willing, it can expand into northern Europe. But Sweden is not a soft persimmon, and it is impossible to succeed without paying a certain price.


    Moreover, the Russian-Prussian War alone was so strenuous. Can the Russians still attack Sweden? "


    This is a real problem. Although the Russian Empire is powerful, its exhaustion has been revealed. If it was the Russian Empire before the Near East War, the Kingdom of Prussia would have received a box lunch.


    The tsarist government did not rely on tactics to pile up Prussia. The main reason was that the government had no money. Increasing the number of troops on the front line also means increasing military spending.


    Fighting on the Pod Plain, and rivers can transport strategic supplies. In theory, even if the Tsarist government sent a million troops, it can guarantee the supply of supplies.


    Under their own exhaustion, and Faou divided the European continent, they obviously have to suffer a lot.


    It''s just that it belongs to the Polish region. It is enough to defeat the Prussian kingdom. There is no need to catch the fire.


    "No, Raistlin. These are theories. You have to understand that the Russian Empire is a dictatorship. As long as the Czar deems it feasible, it may become a reality.


    We cannot take rational reasoning as the tsar''s decision. In fact, most Russian tsars are irrational.


    Russo-Austria is a dictatorship. As long as the emperor can make an alliance soon, we cannot give them any chance to move closer. "


    This is not Prime Minister John Russell''s pessimism, but a national leader must consider. For Great Britain, no risk is needed now, "steadiness" is the most important.


    No matter what step the French-Russian relationship involves, there is nothing wrong with disrupting their relationship.


    Acting as a cuckoo stick in Europe, they have stirred up half of the contradictions in the European continent in the past century, and now it is time to perform.


    ...


    The Berlin government fought back, the British were also undermining, and Franz was naturally not idle.


    After being calculated, it must be counterattack. However, since the loan contracts were signed, they cannot be broken. Where to start fighting back has become a real issue.


    Alexander II knew that using civilized methods and secretly calculating within the scope of the rules, Franz naturally could not break the rules.


    Support conservatives in the Russian Empire?


    inappropriate!


    This is because Russia''s internal affairs are too deep, and it has no effect except to deteriorate the relations between the two countries. Franz didn''t think that these people could survive Alexander II.


    Secretly support the Revolutionary Party?


    This is even more impossible. As an emperor, Franz and the Revolutionary Party were naturally in a hostile camp, and the enemy''s affairs could not be done.


    Moreover, the state of the Russian Empire is very bad, what if it is overthrown?


    The decaying Tsarist government is Austria''s best ally, and the nascent Russia is Austria''s biggest threat. Franz dare not take the risk.


    Provoking Russian relations with European countries?


    It seems that this is useless and Franz does not need to take any action. Now the Tsarist government has been gloriously isolated.


    ...


    After much meditation, finally Franz reluctantly reached the conclusion: in the context of the Russian-Australian League, there is nothing to do with the Russians in a short time.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "His Majesty, the Tsarist government asked us to help us modify a batch of rifles."


    In the war years, even the Tsarist government attached great importance to weapons and equipment. After experiencing the power of the rifle themselves, they also had to abandon the rifle.


    The modification of the rifle to the rifle is naturally to save costs. In this respect, the Prussian-Russian war was not without its contributions, at least the Tsarist government learned how to calculate carefully.


    Refitting hundreds of thousands of rifles is just a small business. If it is not because the arms trade is politically significant, neither country''s foreign ministry needs to be present.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Well, let them talk to the capitalists. We don''t interfere in free trade.


    Send someone to sell the rifle production line to the Russians, and by the way sell them the reconditioned used goods in our warehouse.


    Remember to tell the Russians that the power of the breech artillery is also more advantageous, and it is recommended that they purchase a batch of trials. "


    It takes time to modify the rifle, and officers and men on the front line can''t wait. In this case, of course, they only bought from Austria.


    This is the bonus of selling Austrian weaponry to the Tsarist government during the Near East War. In addition to earning supporting service fees, the Russians also had to choose Austria when purchasing equipment.


    After the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Tsarist government immediately placed orders with Austria to purchase strategic materials, mainly because everyone had the same standard system.


    The roads are paved, and Franz naturally cannot allow the Russians to get rid of the influence of Austrian equipment in this weapons revolution, which is related to the future strategic layout.


    If the peace time, the Russians can naturally upgrade their weapons and equipment, and the technical content of the breech weapon is too high, it will only take a few more years.


    No big country is willing to be subject to people for a long time in weapons and equipment. Alexander II is not a mediocre person. If it is not lack of money, it is estimated that he would have already started to operate the military system.


    Unfortunately, the Russians were unlucky. The last weapon upgrade encountered the Near East War. In order to save time, let the Austrian equipment become the mainstream in the army.


    This time the weapons were renewed and they encountered the Pu-Russian war. The war won''t wait for anyone, and Franz is ready to force the Russians to sell a piece of Austrian weapons.


    Want to get rid of the restrictions, do you know that the Tsarist government has millions of troops? How much does it cost to change so many troops and also change weapons production lines?


    No money, then continue to use it. Anyway, from a cost perspective, buying the Austrian equipment system directly will not be much more expensive than independent research and development.


    As for doing this, will you lose your independent research and development capabilities? This is not the concern of the Russian bureaucracy. It is better to think about how to get rich so much.


    For two or three consecutive generations, the Austrian weapon system was adopted, and the Russian weapon research and development personnel were almost obsolete. If we want to get rid of this situation in the future, we will have to cultivate talents again.


    Franz understands why Alexander II has always been upset with Austria, and no one will be happy with this kind of thing.


    It is a pity that this is a conspiracy, just as he calculated Austria. Knowing that it was a pit, Franz would also throw real gold and silver into it, and the same is now true of the Tsarist government.


    In order to ensure the independence of the military, it is impossible to disregard the needs of the frontline war and let the soldiers hold the backward breech equipment and give the enemy a head?


    This is really giving people a head. The rifle can be shot on its own, while the rifle can only play tactics.


    Just think about it and know how miserable you are when you encounter it on the battlefield.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "Your Majesty, we don''t really need to sell, just delay the conversion.


    Recently the Prussians have performed very well, taking advantage of their weapons and equipment, and hitting the Russian army many times in the field.


    Although the Russians have the advantage of sea power and are constantly attacking the coastal areas of the Kingdom of Prussia, they are not prepared enough to expand the results. "


    This is the core of the problem. Theoretically, as long as the Russian navy covers the landing of the army, it blooms on the inside of the Kingdom of Prussia, or it will collapse within a few months.


    However, the Tsarist government was not ready, and the navy''s attack on the coast of the Kingdom of Prussia was indeed good. Unfortunately, the Army did not keep up with it to expand the results.


    The two countries are not far apart and the cross-sea expedition cannot be called, but the necessary logistical supplies are still indispensable.


    There is no doubt that the Tsarist government does not have so many strategic materials at present, or it is impossible to transport so many strategic materials.


    In order to supply the frontline army, the tsarist government must buy and buy. This is not just the lack of production capacity of the Russian Empire, the most important thing is that the traffic is too bad.


    Russian Poland is one of their granaries. Most of the food supply in St. Petersburg comes from here. Now that this land is lost, the Tsarist government will naturally transfer grain from other areas.


    The railway is not smooth. It takes at least a month to transport goods from Ukraine and Moscow to the front line by carriages and ox carts.


    This requires God to give face, if it is winter, it will be even worse, it is possible to go for two or three months. Such bad traffic not only increases costs, but also limits the amount of material transported.


    Frontline troops can also import strategic supplies from next door Austria. But cross-sea combat is not enough, even if imports from Austria, they must be transported around a large circle.


    This is the Russian''s own pot. If the navy attacked the coastal areas of Prussia at the beginning of the war, the rivers in Poland could also be used to transport goods imported from Austria.


    Don''t think about it now, most parts of Russian Poland fall into the hands of the enemy. At this time, you need to transport goods, either by land through the Belarus region or by sea along a large circle along the European continent.


    No matter which way, the amount of material transportation is restricted.


    Originally, the Russians could also purchase strategic materials from European countries. Unfortunately, everyone did not buy Russian accounts. No one does their business unless they come up with real money.


    Due to financial problems, the Tsarist government was unable to purchase materials from various countries. This is why Alexander II rushed to borrow money.


    Only by solving the financial problems will they be able to raise enough strategic materials to realize the advantages of the navy.


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 Chapter 390： Whimsical plan

    Putting down the "African Strategy" in his hands, Franz can only lament that everyone''s goals are ambitious, and he has taken half of the African continent in one breath.


    That''s right, it''s a circle, not an occupation. At present, Austria has not completed one-third of the above plan, and the actual control area may be less than one-fifth.


    Even if Franz has worked hard to immigrate, the population of Austrian Africa is still less than five million.


    With such a small population control of 7 to 8 million square kilometers of land, it is conceivable how wide the population is.


    Of course, this does not count the local indigenous people, otherwise it would have been over ten million.


    If the next strategy is completed, no tens of millions of people will do it. However, the entire population of the New Holy Roman Empire has just crossed the 60 million threshold.


    Now that the world is almost divided up, the last piece of land is bound to be a battle of dragons and tigers.


    At present, the two countries of France and Austria have reached the forefront of colonizing Africa, followed by the British and the Portuguese, and the Dutch also have a small colony.


    The macro strategy of the colonial ministry should be better described as "ideal strategy".


    As long as countries are not stupid, this plan will not be made a reality.


    At first glance at the map, roughly: Guinea and Mali in the west, Libya in the north, the Boer Republic in the south, and Somalia in the east.


    Although there was no satellite positioning in this era, Franz''s preliminary estimate is that the total area of ??these areas, together, is running at 20 million square kilometers.


    After thinking about it, Franz picked up the pen and started a cross, ready to hit back and let the colonial department redo.


    This unrealistic strategy is simply not feasible. It is not until Austria has provoked World War I that it has become a big winner and has the capital to achieve it.


    However, Franz is not a war mad, and Austria is not the second German empire in history that must challenge the world.


    Although many people think that the German Empire ignited war because of economic development and required resources and markets, Franz believed that it was mainly resources because the problems of the market could be solved.


    The world economy is a large cycle, and the national economy is a small cycle. Theoretically, as long as this cycle continues to operate, the economy can continue to develop.


    The core of this economic cycle lies in population and resources, and now the world''s population is so billion.


    Of which: about 275 million in Europe, mainly Russia, Austria, France, and the United Kingdom, which together exceed 200 million.


    The Asian region is about 820 million, and the two eastern populous countries add up to 700 million. The rest of the region is also widely populated.


    There are about 60 million people on the African continent. The impact of colonial activities has caused a local population increase. In recent years, many migrants have left, and many regions have experienced negative growth.


    There are about 60 million people in the Americas. This is truly a sparsely populated region. North and South America together are so small, and the two United States occupy half of them.


    The current international trade volume is actually not large. The economies of various countries are mainly domestic. Taking Austria as an example, the proportion of international trade accounts for less than 5% of the total.


    If the amount of colonial trade is included in the local economy, then international trade is even less worth mentioning in the total Austrian economy.


    This is determined by productivity, the total wealth of the society is limited, and the products that can be exported are too single, and the trade volume cannot be raised at all.


    On the international market, the largest export commodities are textiles, followed by food. There is no big market for any industrial and commercial products or machinery.


    In the entire international market, the total value of all exports is less than one billion pounds, or even less than 700 million pounds.


    The market is so big in total, the main forces of the economies of all countries are local markets. The British, French, and Austrian casually, the local economy is not a billion dollars can be measured, at least two or three.


    In an era dominated by the domestic economy, the most important thing is the internal circulation. As long as there are sufficient resources, the economy can develop normally in theory.


    Specific reference can be made to the United States. Many people think that Latin America is the back garden of Americans and a dumping ground for American industrial and commercial products.


    The reality is that there are more than two million people in Latin America. Sixty to seventy percent of them are Indian tribes, with a gross purchasing power.


    Countries in South America do not buy American accounts. They would rather import European goods than buy American junk products.


    However, since the late 19th century, the US economy has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, and has grown nine-fold in four decades.


    This is the power of resources. There is also a lack of sufficient commodity export markets. The Germans were forced into the battlefield by capital, but American capital was stable, relying on their own abundant resources.


    In Franz''s view, "resources" are the core of colonization. Under this concept, there was a colonial localization movement.


    After much hesitation, Franz did not directly reject this "whimsical plan." He was very disgusted at drawing big cakes, but he had to draw big cakes very effectively.


    Otherwise, there will not be so many whimsical plans in history, for example: the British 2C plan, from Cairo to South Africa directly from south to north.


    Including: Egypt, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania.


    Although the plan was huge, John Bull finally achieved it. Before long, however, the colonial empire collapsed.


    As a latecomer, the Germans also developed the "Teuton Africa Plan". This plan is not ambitious and only includes: Namibia, Angola, Congo, Tanzania.


    The success of a strategy depends on its strength. It has nothing to do with its ambition, so this strategy is dead.


    The French "2S plan" is a bit perverted. After the occupation of North Africa, the French are also preparing to kill from Senegal to Somalia.


    This plan is similar to Austria''s strategic plan. The difference between "Guinea to Somalia" and "Senegal to Somalia" is not large.


    As for Austria''s southern border with the Boer Republic, it has been reluctantly achieved, and thousands of colonial strongholds have appeared in Zimbabwe.


    It is not difficult to reach Libya from the north, after all, it is an inland region of Africa, and competitors can''t reach this area.


    Only east to Somalia is still far away, with Sudan and Ethiopia in between. Of course, bypassing from Uganda and Kenya is also possible.


    In fact, it is definitely not that simple. Because of Austria''s colonial strategy, these regions were zoned together.


    In any case, it is mentally worthy of recognition. Since the plan was sent up, it represented the colonial ministry''s view of success.


    Of course, not all of this success was achieved, but it was said that the plan was completed strategically, and a few colonies were missing in the middle, which is inevitable.


    Considering that this is a critical moment for the localization of the colony, Franz acquiesced to the existence of this plan. Of course, when it is implemented, it must not be so rigid.


    For example: the areas connected by rivers are prioritized, the desert areas are lower, and the areas with strong indigenous power are put on hold first, and areas that may cause conflicts should refrain from expansion ...


    In this era, the African continent has no national borders, and most of them are indigenous tribes. It is too nonsense to talk about the concept of the state.


    Of course, this colonial strategy will not follow the borderlines of future generations. In fact, Franz has no way to find out the borderlines of future generations on the map.


    After a while of modification, Franz successfully compressed this strategic plan.


    For example, the deserts in North Africa do not compete with the French, and they cannot be controlled anyway in this era.


    Specifically: more than half of Mali is gone, and the Niger region is basically gone. If it wasn''t for connecting Libya, Chad Franz would be ready to give up, and it is now difficult for him to stay.


    In the east, Ethiopia and Somalia were also ranked last by Franz. Other areas will not pay attention to these areas before they are occupied.


    Namibia and Tanzania are in the penultimate sequence and basically belong to abandoned areas. The rest of the region depends on the ability of the people under him, how much can be won.


    As a result, the plan has shrunk by almost a third, and the feasibility has been greatly improved.


    Occupying more than half of the African continent is too hateful, but occupying one-third, or about 40% of the African continent, Franz thinks it may be successful.


    This is determined by strength + first-mover advantage. Once the localization strategy is successful, it will be another peak period of immigration. As long as there is enough population, Franz is not afraid of any challenge on the African continent.


    For example, there are millions of people in West Africa and Congo. Who can take these places away?


    War also requires costs. Without sufficient benefits, it is simply not enough to cause the colonial empire to wage war.


    Except for South Africa''s gold mines, other regions on the African continent that can trigger a war of powers are not enough for the great powers to meet each other.


    In fact, South Africa''s gold mines are not worth fighting for. Although gold reserves are high, that''s what happened before it was mined.


    Don''t look at the output of several hundred tons per year. In fact, gold mining also requires costs. It depends on gold to recover the cost of war. Franz does not think it can be achieved in his lifetime.


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 Chapter 391： Injustice

    Ottawa, after months of negotiations, in September 1865, the multi-party talks finally reached preliminary results.


    Under the interference of the British, French, and Western countries, the US federal government recognized the independence of the Confederacy and the Indians, and the United States officially split.


    The controversial states of Maryland and West Virginia have joined the Commonwealth in areas that support the Northern Government and the Confederacy in areas that support the Southern Government.


    It is not surprising if the land areas of the two governments are intertwined. This time, the people are free to choose which government to join, and finally the town is the unit.


    There is no doubt that this is the writing of the British, they are professional. Now we have buried the contradictions between the North and the South, and we can imagine that the Americas will be lively in the future.


    The Confederate government includes: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and parts of Maryland and West Virginia .


    Arizona and New Mexico have also been included in the Southern Government. (Roughly Arizona and New Mexico)


    The Indian emirate is a bit pitiful, being caught in the middle of the North and South governments, and there are only poor Indian settlements on the site. (Roughly Oklahoma today)


    After the split, the overall national strength of the United States is still dominated by the northern government, with a population of 17.645 million and inheriting nearly two-thirds of the United States ¡¯industry and 63.2% of its territory.


    The Confederate government followed closely with a population of 11.988 million and inherited nearly one-third of the United States'' industry and 34.1% of its territory.


    The Indian emirate can be ignored, the population has not been counted, anyway, it does not exceed 1 million, the territory area is less than 200,000 square kilometers, and the industry is almost zero.


    (Note: The United States in 1865 did not include Alaska and Hawaii, and most overseas islands in later generations were not included.)


    Of course, this is only a preliminary agreement reached by everyone, and the specific details will continue to be ridiculed. Especially with regard to national borders, this will take time to determine.


    However, this does not affect everyone''s signing of the treaty. On September 30, 1865, the Lincoln government reluctantly signed this armistice treaty under the urging of the four countries.


    The signing of the treaty also means the end of the Lincoln government''s administration time. No further urging is required. Lincoln submitted his resignation to Congress the next day.


    This will go very smoothly without any twists and turns. The biggest black pot is done, and naturally someone comes up to pick it up. Just after the election is over, the Lincoln administration can leave.


    After the civil war, the federal government returned to Washington again. In any case, it is still the capital of the Federation.


    Even if they were ruined, they must return. This is politically correct and marks the legitimacy of the federal government.


    Stepping into the White House again, Lincoln seemed twenty years old. There are broken walls everywhere, and the former political center has become a ruin.


    "Hey!"


    A sigh, said the helplessness of life.


    The Civil War was not Lincoln''s responsibility. The capital counties in the North began to count down from the beginning when the capitalists dominated the government.


    It was just that he was out of luck, just in time for this crucial time, carrying this mouthful of black pot.


    In history, the northern government won the war, Lincoln was assassinated just after the war, and it became the sympathy of the people, before it became the greatest president of the United States.


    This blame naturally fell on the previous president. Now that the situation has changed, although the last term could not run away, his current president is even worse.


    Political opponents will not let go of this opportunity and step on the loser, which is normal.


    Some people who are unhappy about the Lincoln government are preparing to sue them for violating the Constitution and provoking civil war, killing millions.


    The civil war was too miserable. The northern government lost: 572,000 soldiers were killed or wounded. 267,000 soldiers were disabled due to injuries. 23,000 soldiers died of illness. 12,000 died of various accidents. , Executed in violation of military discipline ...


    This is just a loss to the military and does not include civilian casualties. Although Dai Xiao had not yet arrived at home, everyone was crying, not far from this.


    Don''t look like the losses of the Russians in the Near East War, but the Tsarist government won in name and occupied Constantinople and Bulgaria.


    Although Constantinople is in ruins and Bulgarians are still thinking about independence, this does not detract from the political success of the Tsarist government.


    The federal government can''t do it, they have failed strategically. There is no way to shirk responsibility.


    "Why can''t you bear it?"


    I don''t know when Secretary of State Safar appeared behind Lincoln.


    Lincoln shook his head and said, "No, when I first came here, I knew it was a mess. It was just that I felt I could handle it and reunite the country.


    However, I overestimated myself and underestimated the enemy. Now I have to leave slumped, maybe I will be the first president to enter the prison. "


    Safar comforted: "Before that, this possibility might have been possible, but since the moment you submitted your resignation, this possibility no longer exists.


    The worst result was nothing more than the signing of an amnesty by the next president. The Republican Party will not watch us go in. This is the rule of the game. "


    The president of the United States has the right to amnesty. Except for being impeached, the president can grant amnesty to anyone, including the former president, without the permission of any agency.


    In accordance with the rules of the political game, the president can resign early in exchange for the next president''s amnesty.


    "Amnesty" means that all the previous crimes have been cancelled and he resigned early, and impeachment is naturally impossible to talk about.


    Before the armistice treaty is signed, Lincoln needs to be carried back, and Congress will certainly not impeach him. As soon as the Armistice Treaty was signed, he resigned himself. The Republican-dominated Congress had approved it, and impeachment would no longer exist.


    Because of the independence of the southern region, the Democrats have suffered a great deal of vitality. In a short time, there is no way to compete with the Republicans.


    Most of the next president will still come from the Republican Party. No party wants his president to be convicted and imprisoned to "make history", and the Republican Party will naturally try to keep Lincoln.


    Even if the Democrats win the election, they will be pardoned for political reasons.


    This is the rule of American politics. Even in the 21st century, no US president has been jailed for crime.


    Under normal circumstances, there is no prosecution. "Poker Cabinet" President Harding, corrupt President Grant, "Watergate Incident" President Nixon, etc., all landed safely.


    Now some people are clamoring to sue, in fact, just because of the need for election propaganda. Radicals are just being used, and politicians will not break the rules of the game.


    Even if Lincoln''s resignation does not mean that the Lincoln government can leave, and wait until the transfer of power before leaving.


    This is also the end of his term, otherwise the president resigns and the vice president is replaced. Still on the stage, the amnesty order came out long ago.


    ...


    Franz was not interested in the internal struggle for rights in the United States. He was still in the joy of American division and couldn''t help himself.


    Once divided, a second may occur. From the moment the federal government acknowledged the independence of the South, it meant that Lincoln''s patch had no effect.


    The reason why a constitution is a constitution lies in its authority. If it can be changed at will, is it still the constitution?


    Although Lincoln issued a law prohibiting federal division, this has not been recognized by the state governments, and many federal states do not recognize this law.


    After a civil war, if some federal states become independent again, can the federal government still organize armed suppression?


    We must know that this civil war, if it were not for the southern government to start, whether the federal government could organize an army is unknown.


    In this era, the states of the United States have too much power, and they have the capabilities of the federal government. For example: Federal troops are prohibited from entering the state.


    Without the cooperation of the states, the Washington government will not be able to mobilize domestic troops, let alone organize them.


    Because of the civil war, the prestige of the federal government has greatly diminished, and the binding force on the states has further declined. This means that for a long time to come, the United States will no longer be a threat.


    If the federal government is a loose alliance, then the Confederate government has to go one step further, and the rights of each of the states are greater than the states of the new Holy Roman Empire.


    The Confederate government can be understood in this way: each state is an independent small kingdom, and we have formed an alliance together, which is the current Confederate government.


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 Chapter 392： Continue digging

    Sch?nbrunn Palace, Franz, who is in a good mood, has always been pleasing to anyone. The U.S. civil war has settled, which means that Austria will not have to worry about threats from the United States in the next 50 years.


    Such a long time is enough for him to run the African continent. Although natural conditions are not as good as the country chosen by heaven, it also has the foundation of a great country.


    Compared with this long-term plan, the European strategy has instead become a secondary strategy. Franz doesn''t think he has a protagonist aura that can unify the European continent and rebuild the Roman Empire.


    The Holy Roman Empire and the Roman Empire seemed to have just two more words, but they were actually very different.


    Since the defeat of Emperor Napoleon, European nations have no longer thought of unifying the European continent, and even the iron czar government dare not think so.


    Even if he could unify Europe, Franz would not do it. This is a tiankeng, enough to bury any empire. You can''t bury yourself in a rush for fashion.


    Africa is not the best choice, but Austria is the best choice. Franz wouldn''t mind dying in South America if he could.


    The reason is very simple. South America has a superior natural environment, rich resources, and low development difficulty.


    On 17.84 million square kilometers of land, there are only more than 20 million people, most of whom are Indians.


    If Spain can be revived, then South America is their godsend.


    Most of the South American countries were independent from the Spanish colonies. Only for decades, the royalists did not disappear, and they could fight back.


    Knowing to know, Franz had no intention of speaking out. The Spaniards were still busy fighting, and there was simply no time to consider so much. When the internal fighting was over, Spain did not return to South America.


    What the Spanish cannot do is not the same as that of other countries.


    It is self-evident that the British have too many colonies. If they want to operate with care, North America is the best choice.


    During the Civil War, it was the best time for them to get started. Based on Canada, seize the West Coast of the United States.


    There is no doubt that the arrogant Englishman is still in the Victorian glory. In addition to worrying about the European balance being broken, there is no decent strategy.


    It was the French who frightened Franz. Napoleon III France was not the old-fashioned republic.


    Perhaps many people think that the flicker of France to South America is conducive to Austria''s African strategy. In fact, the opposite is true, which means that Franz''s Africa plan will be exposed early.


    European countries are not fools, and they certainly won''t look at the rise of a giant and remain indifferent. Once the hidden strategy is exposed, all European countries will hinder, and the plan will naturally not be implemented.


    It is impossible to keep secret forever, but the longer the time delay, the stronger Austria''s strength on the mainland. If the Austrian African continent has a population of tens of millions, even if it is strategically exposed, countries will be powerless.


    Eliminating threats is important, but there is also a price to pay. Did n¡¯t European countries see the rise of the United States in history?


    But what about seeing it? Who will wage war desperately before the crisis reaches everyone''s core interests?


    War also requires costs, which is well understood by the Tsarist government. First, the Near East War and the Russian-Prussian War, a continental hegemon was almost toppled.


    In history, the British did not interfere in the American civil war. Was it really a strategic mistake of the London government?


    I''m afraid not. After the failure to form an interference coalition, many people in the London government are worried about falling back into the mire of war.


    At this time and space, if it wasn''t for Austria''s contribution from the beginning, it would have been involved in the American civil war from the beginning, which would have caused both sides to lose each other. It would also use the method of bundling interests to prevent the British from getting off the boat. I am afraid that the London government would still hesitate during armed intervention .


    The financial resources of any country are not unlimited. Franz can clearly feel that since the suppression of the Indian rebellion, the British colonial movement abroad has slowed down.


    Or, after the end of the Near East War, the colonial expansion of the British slowed down. The French colonial activity on the African continent fell behind Austria, and also had a clear causal relationship with the Near East War.


    Everyone''s money is not brought by the gale. Having money in the British and French financial circles is not the same as government money.


    Maybe they can raise more funds in the war years, but in peace times, government revenues are so much.


    Money was spent in the war, and of course it was necessary to cut costs elsewhere.


    And overseas colonization is another industry that requires large capital investment. When the government cuts expenditures, it will inevitably be affected.


    You ca n¡¯t endlessly borrow to colonize it! Borrowing money also needs to be repaid. In this era, currencies were linked to gold and silver, and there was almost no devaluation, and debt repayment was not so easy.


    Therefore, Franz decided to dig a few more pits to consume the financial resources of Britain and France, and they were so active.


    Just like the Russians, after the Near East War, they settled for ten years, just recovered a little bit, and encountered the Polish uprising and the Russian-Prussian war.


    Needless to say, the Tsarist government should be at ease in the next two decades. During this period, even if they wanted to fight, it was difficult to raise funds for the war.


    Franz pointed to the top-secret document on the table and ordered: "Tyron, deploy according to this plan."


    Picking up the file, I glanced at the content at first, and Tyron answered blankly, "Yes, Your Majesty."


    This is his biggest point, he never questioned, no matter what Franz''s order, he will execute the first time.


    The current intelligence organization is no longer that loose organization. At present, the intelligence organization is divided into three parts, namely three data statistics studios, which are attached to the National Security Agency, but they are only responsible for Franz.


    The first data statistics studio and a bright intelligence organization composed of aristocratic relations networks mainly collect news with a low level of confidentiality, and occasionally guide public opinion.


    This is used to attract the attention of the outside world on the bright side, mainly relying on the cooperation of local nobles. Investigate some common problems and occasionally clear the Revolutionary Party.


    The latter two studios are the core of the intelligence organization. The business that he is engaged in also includes a wide range: collecting domestic and foreign intelligence, assassinations, creating incidents ...


    The second studio focuses on domestic intelligence, and the third studio focuses on overseas intelligence. The scope of business of the two studios is the same, and the overlap of powers is more serious. It also means that they supervise each other.


    The chief intelligence officer of Tylen is to coordinate the relationship between the three intelligence studios and implement Franz''s order.


    This is a practical need, and the confidentiality of intelligence work is very high. Franz dare not treat others as fools. If he directly connects with the three studios, does that not tell everyone that these three studios are independent intelligence organizations?


    In order to reduce the sense of existence of intelligence organizations, they only collect information when they are operating in the country. Even if it is a special situation, action must be taken, and it is also placed in the government department.


    On the surface, the police are law enforcement in the country, and intelligence organizations have never appeared in the sight of the people.


    Ordinary people don''t even know that Franz has an intelligence organization, and senior government officials don''t know the internal structure of the intelligence organization. When it is external, all three studios are an organization.


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 Chapter 393： Decisive battle

    Since the beginning of the 19th century, the global villages have become more and more closely connected, and the international situation has been affected.


    With the end of the American Civil War, the Anglo-French and Western-Western countries'' energy was concentrated in Europe, and the pressure of the Tsarist government increased greatly.


    The London government has begun to plan to interfere in the Russian-Prussian war, in an attempt to use diplomatic means to force the Tsarist government to make concessions and combat the prestige of the Russians.


    I have to admit that John Niu ¡¯s diplomatic methods are powerful. The Paris government, which has just been drawn by the Russians, has once again swayed, and French and Russian loans have been withheld.


    This can''t be blamed on the French. The Russian army''s performance on the battlefield was too disappointing.


    Everyone thought that the Tsarist government had a maritime advantage and would mobilize the army to land and puppet the Prussians from behind. However, due to the problem of strategic materials, the Tsarist government was unable to organize decent attacks.


    International military observers are now attacking the Tsarist government''s strategy and degrading them to nothing.


    Alexander II was very wronged. The war broke out so suddenly that they had no time to prepare.


    St. Petersburg, watching the increasingly severe international situation, Alexander II made a decision-a quick decision.


    The tsarist government''s ability to keep secrets is limited to ten people, and if the number exceeds the number, it will be similar to a sieve.


    After receiving this news, Franz''s first time was worse. According to the current situation, the final winner will be Russians.


    Don''t look at the Prussians'' advantage in the exchange ratio. However, during the war of the last half year, they still lost 82,000 people, of which 43,000 died, 39,000 retired or were captured due to injuries.


    Allies Poles suffered even worse, losing at least 150,000 troops. Because of the internal chaos in the Polish interim government, he couldn''t figure out the specific losses himself, and Franz naturally could not know.


    The combined losses of the Russians and the Danes are almost equal to the sum of Pope''s.


    If the war continues, the Polish insurgents will collapse for a maximum of half a year, and by then the Kingdom of Prussia will fight alone.


    If Franz were to direct the war, they would arrest the Polish insurgents and use the navy to attack the kingdom of Prussia and weaken their war potential.


    decisive battle? After regaining the Warsaw area, controlling several rivers in Poland, and opening the water transport line to Austria, how can I fight?


    As long as the logistics supply is sufficient, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is not bad at all. With quantitative advantage, you can easily defeat the enemy.


    It is very unwise to take the decisive battle now. Of course, Alexander II made this decision primarily for politics.


    The pressure from the conservatives in the country, the rampant international anti-Russian forces, and the financial pressure put the Tsarist government under great pressure.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "His Majesty, the Russians asked us for help, and we hope that we can complete the order as soon as possible.


    If nothing else, after the delivery of these weapons and equipment, it is time for them to fight against the Prussians.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that some of the equipment in active service can be transferred to the Russians in advance, and this decisive battle broke out before the winter of Poland. "


    Franz''s eyes lighted up, and it was time for "Winter" to come. No matter who wins or loses in this war, both sides have lost the ability to continue their offensive after the advent of winter.


    When we fight again in the coming year, everyone is almost back on track. No, it should be said that the Russians can reorganize, and the Prussians lost a decisive battle is almost cold.


    The adjustment of active service equipment is only for the good looks of everyone. The reserve service equipment is also considered active service and there is no problem.


    Franz asked in confusion: "Is there time for this? It''s September now, and it will be October for the Russians. Will they still have time to fight?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "It''s a bit tight in time, but barely enough.


    Russian troops close to our border area can change gear first, and they can launch a counterattack first. The Russian army in East Prussia will have to change clothes later, as long as it is willing to accept casualties, this is not a problem.


    The pressure of the frontline Russian generals is very high. They cannot withstand domestic pressure. The decisive battle will definitely erupt before the end of the year.


    Winter is coming, and the battle is over. No matter what, they must fight each other and give an explanation to the conservatives in the country. "


    Franz began to mourn for the Russian troops at the front. Even if they win the war, they will suffer heavy losses; if they lose the war, the losses will naturally be even greater.


    It is estimated that Alexander II chose to fight at this time. If the battle is decided two months earlier, if the enemy loses the war and can drive straight ahead, they will suffer heavy losses.


    It doesn''t matter now, many regions of the Russian Empire have already entered winter. It is estimated that the battle will be completed in November and February. Attacking Russia in this season is definitely tiring.


    Since the tsarist government was not in danger, the losses of the Russian army were not under Franz''s consideration, and a decision was made immediately.


    "Delivering as fast as possible and giving away another million bullets to the Russians shows our position."


    The use of Austrian equipment by the Russians is not unhelpful, because Austria has long unified the caliber of ammunition. Now even if the Russian army is reloading, the bullets can still be used universally, and there is no need to worry about the joke that the wrong bullet was delivered.


    ...


    The efficiency of the Vienna government is still very high. In just two days, 300,000 rifles were drawn from the reserve equipment and sent to the border between Russia and Austria as quickly as possible.


    Such a big movement could not be hidden at all. After receiving the news, Mao Qi, the chief commander of the Prussian army, made a decisive decision-first to start.


    On October 2, 1865, before the Russians changed their clothes, the Allied forces launched a comprehensive counterattack against Russian forces in East Prussia, Belarus, and Ukraine.


    The decisive battle broke out in advance, and the eyes of all European countries gathered on this battle.


    If the Russians win, then there is no doubt that the kingdom of Prussia will be finished; if the Pope coalition wins, the European structure will be reshuffled.


    In Sweden, Carl XV did not hesitate to reject the proposal of the Kingdom of Prussia: a joint plan against the Russians.


    Although Sweden was also anti-Russian, it stood on the opposite side of the Russians in the Near East War and supported the Anglo-French Ottoman alliance, but it did not mean that they liked Prussia.


    When the Pudan war broke out, Karl XV was preparing to send troops to assist Danish defense Schleswig and curb the ambition of the expansion of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In addition to worrying about dying lips, it is also related to the pan-Scandinavianism that prevailed in this era.


    (Pan Scandinavian proposition: Nordic united nations. Launched in Sk?ne in the 1840s and peaked in the mid-19th century. Sweden and Norway have established a Swedish-Norwegian alliance under the signing of the Kiel Treaty , It''s just Denmark.)


    Carl XV is one of the supporters of this plan, he has always wanted to merge Denmark, Sweden and Norway into one country. He wouldn''t mind having Finland join if possible.


    During the first Putin war, Sweden had sent troops to help the Kingdom of Denmark, but the response was slowed. When they arrived, the Russians had already stepped in and did not participate in the war.


    In the Putin war, Karl XV also prepared to send troops to interfere. Unfortunately, Denmark failed too quickly. Many people in Sweden opposed the troop and interfered without any problems. Pan-Scandinavianism was also hit hard.


    It is not without reason that Prussians want to win Sweden into the war. The hatred of Sweden and the Russian Empire has a long history, and relations between the two have been very bad.


    There are Finns who already want to get rid of Russian rule. They have suggested that as long as Sweden helps them to become independent, they are willing to join Sweden.


    Internationally, the British are also striving to promote the Puri alliance. The London government has long promised that they support Sweden''s annexation of Finland.


    The Paris government also hopes that Sweden annexes Finland, can stab Russia, and is willing to help them.


    For the sake of weakening the Russians, even the Vienna government is willing to provide loans to Sweden. It can be said that the entire European continent wants to see the Russians unlucky.


    Now that the Tsarist government has shown signs of fatigue, the main force of the Russian army has been contained on the front line. Finns have responded. Sweden has a very high success rate in capturing Finland.


    Both Finland and Sweden are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and even if the Russians want to counterattack in the future, it will be difficult to obtain results.


    So much good news cannot hide the fact that the Russians are too powerful.


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 Chapter 394： Opportunity in war

    The war is cruel, especially the civilians in the midst of the war.


    The people of East Prussia were deeply touched, and their good days have ended since they were occupied by Russians.


    Ficks is just a humble town and still hasn''t escaped. Well-informed nobles and businessmen have already run away, and all that remains now is a bunch of poor ghosts.


    Even so, they haven''t escaped the Russians'' poisonous hands. Now that the oil and water can''t be fried, it''s better to make the zhuangding.


    The only church in the town is now full of people.


    A middle-aged man asked frowningly: "Just now the Russians sent someone over and asked for 500 workers in the town. What should we do, Father?"


    The church is probably the only area that has been spared. In the face of God, the Russians have not ransacked the only church in the town.


    Now the head and face of the town are running away. Among the remaining people, a few years old Priest Prague has the highest prestige.


    As a religious person, Fr. Prague cannot run, nor does he need to run. The influence of European religions is so great that the Russian army will not act on the church, even if it is a Protestant church.


    Father Prague said with regret: "Child, I know the news. I just negotiated with the Russians and they asked for 20,000 rubles to be released from labor.


    The Russians warned that if the numbers were not gathered within a week, they would kill. "


    Father Prague didn''t think about collecting money. If those aristocrats and businessmen didn''t leave, maybe they could get it together. It''s impossible now.


    It''s not that the town doesn''t have 20,000 rubles, but the property is not equal to cash. Nobles and businessmen still have real estate after they ran away. Unfortunately, the Russians only need cash.


    Everyone is unwilling to fight their own country, but people have to bow their heads under the roof.


    The bears are not good at talking. Since they say they want to kill, they will kill. The youth who initially tried to rebel against the Russians still hung their heads on the flagpole at the gate of the town.


    One person rebelled-killed the whole family; found that the guerrillas did not report-killed; someone who attacked the Russian army, every 200 meters within a radius of one person every five-killed; there were more than ten resistance teams-Tuzhen ...


    Under such a high pressure, the local people dared to anger without speaking. Now that the war has been going on, the Russians have already started real fire, and there are not a few villages and towns that have been slaughtered in East Prussia.


    International opinion? Regrettably, the Tsarist government has been scolded, they are not debt-ridden.


    Moreover, the Russians are not stupid, how can they admit it? Without evidence, at most in the newspapers, the Russians were fearless.


    In this era, the camera was too big, and the shooting effect was not good. The sneak shot had no effect, and the Prussians could not produce convincing evidence at all.


    These are all excuses. Actually, countries ca n¡¯t help the bears. They opened the cover and everyone did n¡¯t look good.


    "What shall we do, or shall we run!"


    Someone suggested. Serving on the battlefield is not a good job, especially for Russians.


    The news spread. Many people know that the Russian army likes to use labor as cannon fodder. This is what they learned in the Near East War, and arresting laborers as cannon fodder can reduce troop losses.


    An old man asked: "Russians are everywhere, where are they going?"


    It''s not that simple to run, dragging homes with money, plus no money in their pockets, and Russian hunting, how far can they go?


    A young man asked, "But we can''t really kill the Russians and fight our own army?"


    The old man reprimanded: "What do you know as a hairy kid, the youth in our town does not add up to five hundred."


    This is the key to the problem, not that they are willing or unwilling, but that it is impossible to complete the task.


    The population of the town was originally small, and a large number of young people were recruited into the army after the outbreak of the war. Now there are no five hundred young people in the town.


    ...


    Looking at the quarrel, Fr. Prague had a headache. These are the believers he developed. If these people are gone, his food and clothing parents are gone.


    "Keep calm in front of the Lord. I will go to Ganisburg and ask a friend to see if there is any other way."


    Gunisburg is the city closest to the town. If the Russians want to find a place in the local area, they will certainly not only target one town.


    Heading to the city for help was a hint of priest Prague. Not all the nobles have run away, and a large part of the nobles of East Prussia remain.


    Some people chose to organize guerrillas to resist the invasion of the Russians, while others wanted to run without running away. Most of them now gather in cities.


    Europe has no tradition of killing nobles, provided that you do not place orders. If only one person is killed, he will be killed, no one knows anyway.


    Everyone gathers together, it''s different. The Russian army will not fight against them. This is the rule of the game and it applies to the Russians.


    In a hurry, Father Prague hurried to Gunneysburg on horseback. The depression was in sight. The bustling streets of the past were no longer crowded with people, and scattered pedestrians met the Russian patrols and left quickly.


    As a religious figure, Father Prague was not questioned. Of course, he did not come forward to the Russian army.


    Under normal circumstances, Russians do not move people in the religious world, which does not mean that they dare not move. In this age of barrenness and chaos, it''s nothing to kill a few people.


    Without wandering, Father Prague went straight into the church in the city. No matter how high or low, Europeans can relate to churches in this era.


    There is a saying that goes well: just find someone to wait at the door of the church.


    "Priest, what is it so urgent?"


    A luxuriously dressed middle-aged man who spoke, met Fr. Prague a few times, and the two were nodded.


    When I met an acquaintance, Fr. Prague, who was trying to find out, had a little surprise on his face. Asked puzzled, "Mr. James, haven''t you left?"


    The situation is not good now, and the rich are running away from the war. Under normal circumstances, a well-informed businessman such as James cannot not know the news in advance.


    James replied, "I just came back after completing a business, and the Russians came. But I won the nationality of the empire not long ago, and the Russians will not embarrass me."


    "Empire" is naturally the Shen Luo Empire. Even if a new word is added, it is also the only recognized empire in Germany.


    Russians are not lunatics, so naturally they will not find trouble for foreigners, especially businessmen of the Allies.


    Fr. Prague said in surprise: "God bless, Mr. James, you are so lucky to have escaped this disaster.


    Now the Russians are looting around. I am in Ficks Town. Because I ca n¡¯t get the money, I am threatened by the Russians with 500 workers. "


    Of course, these news can not be concealed from James. As a successful businessman, the most important thing is to be informed.


    At this time, he returned to Gunisburg to make money. The Austrian colony lacked labor, and sending immigrants to the colony was also a business.


    James is fancy for the opportunity of the war. He has signed labor export contracts with a number of companies in the Austrian colonies, and now he is back to pull people.


    To organize immigration elsewhere, Russians may interfere. If you go to the Austrian colonies, there will be no problem at all, and the loans in Vienna will not be taken for free.


    Back this time, James also passed with the colonial government. As long as he can fool the people to the colony, if something goes wrong, the Austrian Foreign Ministry will take care of the aftermath.


    James pretended to be surprised and exclaimed: "God! Five hundred laborers, isn''t Ficks Town going to have bad mold?"


    Father Prague nodded bitterly, and said helplessly: "It is true, and I have no way to come for help."


    At this time, Bishop Bernard came over, accompanied by seven or eight priests, and by looking at their faces, they knew that something bad had happened.


    Father Prague repeated what he said just now, and Bishop Bernard reluctantly said, "Sorry, I can''t do anything about this problem, everyone has encountered this problem.


    I have visited Russian officers on behalf of the church, and unfortunately I was not even driven in by the gate and was driven out. "


    No way, who made them Protestant and the Russians were Orthodox?


    I did n¡¯t yell and kill when I came across heresy, that ¡¯s all for my face, but I ca n¡¯t count on giving them a good look?


    Looking at the crowd, James knew that the opportunity had come.


    "My Excellency, if you want to avoid the Russian labor, I suggest that you first organize the people to leave Gnisburg and return after the war is over."


    Bishop Bernard shook his head and said, "Mr. James, your approach won''t work. The Russians set up Lucas on the main road, and they will never let everyone leave."


    James smiled slightly and said, "Of course under normal circumstances, it is impossible to pass. But we can detour by other means. Russia and Austria signed the" Labor Employment Treaty "two years ago.


    We can sign a short-term employment contract with the Austrian company, and then take a boat to the Austrian colonies to take refuge, and return to Gnisburg after the war is over. "


    This is purely flickering, it is easy to enter the Austrian colony, and it is difficult to leave.


    The cost of immigration alone is not something that ordinary people can afford. When they make enough money, will they have a foothold when they return?


    Bishop Bernard was still meditating, and Father Prague couldn''t help it first: "Mr. James, can this work?"


    James replied affirmatively: "Of course! Since the signing of the treaty, the Russian military officers will definitely implement it, otherwise it will cause diplomatic conflicts between Russia and Austria, which is not something they can afford."


    Fr. Prague said without hesitation: "Okay, I''ll go back and tell the people, let them decide whether to leave or not."


    Bishop Bernard stopped, "Frather, this matter is so important that we must think carefully."


    He was very clear. If the people left, and Ganisburg became a dead city, would the church still have value?


    come back? This little boy, once you go to the Austrian colony, it is God ¡¯s blessing that one third of the people can come back in the end.


    Father Prague said indifferently: "Noble Lord, no matter how bad it is now, I can''t watch the children kill each other.


    The Russians recruited young people as cannon fodder. Can they tolerate this kind of thing if they want to fight with our army? "


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 Chapter 395： Take what you need (Leader of the South Street, Calvin 5)

    Bernard was speechless, no matter how big the danger was, he couldn''t survive. Future problems, let''s talk about it in the future. Only after the current disaster, can we have the capital to consider these problems.


    The threat of the Russians was felt by everyone. The loss of property is only a small problem. The key is that personal safety is not guaranteed.


    The depression in Ganisburg was because the tsar''s military discipline was too poor, and he had to be nervous on the street. Who would dare to do business?


    A priest suggested: "Shall we discuss with the nobles in the city?"


    Bishop Bernard hurriedly said, "No! Father Ren, you should know the situation of the aristocrats in the city now, the Russians are staring at them dead. Now we want to leave the house?"


    The Junker aristocrats were still very loyal to the Kingdom of Prussia. Many of the **** youths led the guerrillas behind the enemy. Naturally, the Russians paid great attention.


    It ¡¯s not that Bishop Bernard does n¡¯t support the guerrillas. It ¡¯s that East Prussia is too small. There are 380,000 Russian troops gathered on more than 30,000 square kilometers of land. How can this be fun?


    The end is naturally self-evident, the resistance team was completely destroyed, and the people supporting the guerrillas suffered heavy losses. The Russians used corpses to teach them a lesson: Don''t do things.


    This is why the local aristocrats want to gather together. They are really scared. They are worried that the Russian barbarian''s head will blow and they will click.


    Everyone gathered, even if someone had a head blow and wanted to do something, the noble officers in the Russian army would stop it, which was their common class interest.


    The aristocrats are hard to protect themselves, and now they are likely to catch fire. Under normal circumstances, the Russian army would not say to them, those in the religious circles, that they would not be allowed to come forward.


    James deliberately urged worry: "You guys, make a decision early, the Russians won''t give us so much time.


    There are so many old and weak women and children in Ganisburg, and it is almost impossible to sign a normal employment contract. It''s not easy to convince Austrian companies to hire them. "


    After listening to James'' words, everyone''s face changed greatly. Under normal circumstances, young people are employed by colonial companies, and it is difficult for old and weak women and children to find work.


    It is not so simple to want to leave through labor employment channels now.


    Father Prague asked: "Mr. James, you must have a solution to this problem, right?"


    James hesitated slightly and said, "If the number is small, I can still ask a friend for help.


    At present, at least tens of thousands of people need to be transferred throughout Gunisburg, and most of them are still old and weak. Under normal circumstances, no colonial company would hire them.


    The only way is to pay the freight by ourselves. I''m contacting friends for help. These companies look at the sentiments of their fellow citizens and should issue a false employment contract. "


    This is the cleverness of James. The originally hesitant people have now involuntarily changed their positions and considered how to organize everyone to leave.


    Bishop Bernard frowned and said, "This is very troublesome. There are too many people to leave in Gunisburg. Most of the people can''t afford the toll, and our church can''t afford this money.


    What''s more, when it comes to the African continent, without a job, everyone''s life is also a problem. "


    Tens of thousands of people need to leave, and the cost of travel and settlement is not a small figure.


    If the church had raised the funds before the war, it would not be possible for the banks to be ransacked by the Russians, and the church would only have the property in the church.


    The most important thing in religion is belief, as long as a believer can earn it sooner or later. With no money in his pocket, Bernard had to give up this opportunity to strengthen his faith.


    James thought for a while and said, "The travel expenses can only be borrowed first. When we get to the place, we can turn to the local church, and we can also turn to the German National Rehabilitation Association.


    Although there are many old and weak women and children, everyone is not unable to work. No matter how bad it is, you can wash and cook, or help the planters pick cotton.


    I still have a lot of friends over there who can provide some jobs. If there are special circumstances and you really cannot find a job, we will apply for colonial government relief! "


    In the crisis, Fang showed the truth. Although James wanted to make money, he really wanted to help his fellow citizens when he returned to Gnisburg.


    Rather than staying here for the night, it is better to go to Austrian Africa and start a new life.


    Like most people, James is desperate for the Berlin government and he doesn''t think the Kingdom of Prussia will win the war.


    The current digging operation is a sacred rescue operation in James''s opinion, helping fellow people escape the Russian claws.


    East Prussia has long been assimilated, and many Poles and Lithuanians have become Germans. The official German documents of the Berlin government have exceeded seven levels.


    The rest have long been used to speaking German and writing German, and their living habits are similar to those of Germans. In Austrian Africa, posing as a German, you just need to apply for assistance, and no one will look at it boringly.


    Franz was very fond of the population and naturally affected the officials below. Perhaps in the eyes of capitalists, old, weak women and children have little value, but in the eyes of government officials, they are also a population.


    Keeping the old and the weak can buy people''s hearts, and the Vienna government does not lack this food; let alone women and children, women are also labor, and children can grow up, which is valuable.


    Young and young means good management, and the best migrants are the migrants who have a family. Once settled locally, these people can''t go.


    Borrowing tolls is nothing more than setting a threshold for leaving to extend their time working in the colonies.


    After three or five years, no matter whether the Russians occupied East Prussia or the Prussian kingdom regained their homeland, there will be new residents in these places, and when the immigrants want to go back, it will be difficult to survive.


    The only way to live is for everyone to refuse. The members of the church are not all bad guys. The black sheep are only a few. Ordinary people are a little bit greedy for money, and their private life is unchecked.


    In the face of tens of thousands of lives, everyone still knows how to choose.


    This is a characteristic of European society, and want to organize people to leave, as long as two groups have such influence: aristocracy and church.


    Fudge Juncker nobles left, and James didn''t think he had the ability. The Kingdom of Prussia can treat them, Austria cannot afford them.


    So from the beginning, the local nobles were put under house arrest. The outside world believed that the Russian writings actually happened after James bribed Russian officers.


    The tsarist government has no shortage of population, and it is entirely self-helping to keep a group of guerrillas at any time. It is better to use waste for sale to Austria.


    With the intentional cooperation of the Russians, the immigration activities organized by James were very smooth. The Russian army seemed to see nothing and let them organize in series.


    Standing at Colonel Nicholas in Gnisburg, looking at the employment contract submitted by James, he was too lazy to look at the dense name on it and tossed it aside.


    "Mr. James, in accordance with the laws of the Russian Empire, you need to pay an employment tax of 5 rubles for each worker employed, which is a total of 448,000 rubles."


    James was startled, with a smile still on his face, saying, "Lord Lieutenant Colonel, we have only employed 12,000 people, and the rest are accompanying family members."


    Colonel Nicholas sneered and said, "It''s a pity that this is a time of war. The situation is a bit special. We have to check the spies, these families cannot leave for the time being."


    Responding James, immediately handed a check of 5000 Aegis. This is a check issued by Royal Bank that can be cashed in major European cities.


    After looking at the numbers and carefully discriminating between the true and the false, Colonel Nicholas'' face slowly eased, and he closed it up casually.


    The tax ticket was torn off, and a 60,000 ruble tax ticket was reissued and handed to James.


    This is the benefit of the war. All the things that Guinnessburg can grab are almost robbed. There is no tax at all. Naturally, the Tsar government will not send tax officials.


    Colonel Nicholas made it difficult for James, naturally to make a fortune. Don''t look at James organizing so many immigrants, but there are still 6,000 young people.


    Fill in the employment of 12,000 people, mainly because you must ensure that each household employs one person before they can legally take their families away. In order not to save money, James dare not save this money.


    After getting the batch, James was relieved. The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also has an office in East Prussia. With this legal procedure, he can let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs intervene.


    After sending James away, a young officer asked in doubt: "Uncle, it''s not a good idea to blackmail them, why should you let him go?"


    Tax collection, have you seen any tax collection by the military? Moreover, this is a newly occupied area and there is no concept of tax at all.


    From beginning to end, Colonel Nicholas and others wanted to extort money before taking advantage of the temporary tax bureau.


    "Boris, you are still too tender. If I really want to blackmail, I guess I won''t get the last ruble, and I will go home in advance to retire. Do you remember the telegram I received last night?"


    Boris responded and said, "Do you mean, the Austrian Foreign Ministry has stepped in?"


    Colonel Nicholas nodded. The money from the population transaction was received by the St. Petersburg government long ago and included in the Russian-Olympic loan.


    Now comes the private businessman James, who dare to blackmail, if the Austrian Foreign Ministry is changed, the situation will be different.


    Most of the Russian logistics supplies were provided by Austria. If the dispute between the two countries is provoked at this time and the war is affected, they will definitely not have good fruit.


    The Tsarist government did corrupt, but that did not mean that Alexander II wanted to see the government corrupt. If they jumped out at this time, they might be killed.


    G?nigsberg is just an index. The entire East Prussian area is full of immigrant merchants, and everyone is working to evacuate East Prussia.


    No, it should be said that everyone is working hard to rescue fellow citizens. The rescue of his compatriots from the magic of the Russians was the official answer given by Austria.


    Believe it or not, participants believe it anyway. The East Prussians who chose to leave also believed.


    This is the cooperation of the Russian army. Their completely pure performance has scared the local people.


    No one thinks about the days when it is impossible to recruit, and recruiting Zhuang Ding Shao to fight with their own country makes them emotionally unacceptable.


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 Chapter 396： Learn to be a fisherman (Leader Gaga 4 of South Street)

    The suddenly prosperous East Prussian dock quickly caught the attention of the Berlin government. In this way, the immigrants with a great fanfare could not be kept secret at all, and the news naturally leaked out early.


    Franz''s book of protest in the Kingdom of Prussia was not taken seriously at all, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly responded that it had nothing to do with us and went to the Russians.


    That''s right, if it was not for the Russians to go against the rules, even if they could flicker again, such a large-scale escape would not have occurred.


    One million East Prussians can testify that they left to flee, and that Austria was only conducting humanitarian relief.


    "Russia-Austrian trade", is there any evidence? Talking without evidence has to pay a price.


    From start to finish, the Vienna government did not show up. The people who left the organization were businessmen from East Prussia and local churches.


    Berlin. Since receiving news from East Prussia, William I''s face has never been better.


    The Russians don''t care about the population of East Prussia. That''s because they are crowded. Moreover, these people are a trouble in themselves.


    When the locals were sent away, Alexander II could still reward East Prussian land for his contributions.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is different. They have a small population, and the East Prussia area is the core area of ??their hard work. Without the population of East Prussia, they would not be able to find someone to fill.


    Except for the occupation of the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein and the addition of some Germans, there were not many Germans in other regions.


    Prime Minister Frank advised: "Your Majesty, the issue of East Prussia will be considered later. It is now important to win the war. We are beyond our reach at this time."


    Prime Minister Frank saw the problem very accurately. The population of East Prussia was gone. The sequelae were very serious, but that was based on the premise of winning the war.


    If this war is lost, it will not be their place anyway, and these worries naturally do not exist.


    William I shook his head and said, "No, we must take action to delay the speed of the Austrians'' immigration. Otherwise, our army will pass and the place will become a white ground."


    Fortunately, the war was provoked by the Junker aristocrats, otherwise the core area of ??the Junker aristocracy was lost, and William I really could not tell them.


    Now, his approach is nothing more than stating his position and conducting a political show for the aristocrats of Junker to see.


    Stopping Austrian immigration is a joke. From the Russian occupation of East Prussia, immigration began.


    Hundreds or thousands of people left at first, but now tens of thousands or 100,000 people have left together. If you really want to stop, you don''t have to wait until now.


    It was only that William I knew very well that he could not stop it at all, and that it might cause greater trouble, so he chose to pretend to be confused.


    Now that things are getting worse, the lid can''t cover it, so I have to take the problem to the bright side.


    ...


    The final result is of course no result. Apart from calling on the local people to resist immigrants, in fact they can do nothing.


    Even this call may not be passed on to the people. The Russians will not help them propagate, once the Prussian government''s people enter the East Prussian area, they will face the pursuit of the Russians.


    The people of East Prussia, the Russian army has helped them make a decision. In order to speed up the pace of immigration, the Russian army organized a levy team and began to go to rural households.


    Instead of just plundering property, this time it is to completely cut off the possibility of their stay. Don''t leave quickly, or you will be hungry soon.


    The Great Migration operation continued until the end of September. Most of the population of East Prussia had arrived in Austrian Africa, and a small part was allocated to the South Ocean and Central America.


    Centralized placement does not exist, and Franz is not stupid. How can it give them the opportunity to hold a group? Of course, nominally in order to get them a better job.


    After all, most of these immigrants are old women and children, and it is not easy to find a job. If they were all housed together, where could there be so many positions suitable for them?


    Easy to disperse, difficult to gather. These immigrants are everywhere in the North and South of the sea. After the war is over, it is estimated that many Prussian soldiers will go thousands of miles to find their relatives.


    ...


    Schonbrunn Palace, looking at the aggregated data, Franz was very satisfied. According to incomplete statistics, Austria has fled about 800,000 immigrants from the Kingdom of Prussia during this war, of which 730,000 are in East Prussia.


    It''s impossible to evacuate everything. There are always die-hards who don''t want to leave. Franz never likes the difficulty of strong men.


    Since he chose to stay, it''s not his business. Whether these people can survive this war depends on whether God blesses them.


    The only regret is that the Danes failed too quickly, otherwise they could emigrate from Schleswig-Holstein.


    By now, Austria is no longer short of land and resources, and high-quality population is what Austria needs most.


    Franz wanted to unify the German region, mainly for the population. Otherwise, the 400,000 square kilometers of land is not worthy of attention.


    Especially a poor strategic position is even more prohibitive. If Austria is sandwiched between France and Russia, then the North German region is sandwiched by Britain, France, Russia and Austria.


    It can be said that the German region has been unified, and Austria''s national defense pressure must at least double, and even more.


    At least the Mediterranean area does not need to face the British at least. Once the Suez Canal is opened, Austria''s strategic environment can be further improved.


    As for worrying about the British blockade, it is completely unfounded. It is necessary to block the Strait of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal at the same time, unless the Royal Navy comes out of the nest, otherwise it will not be possible.


    Now it is the 19th century, and not the 21st century. Just deploying a fleet to block the coastline is simply a myth.


    Others dare not say that Franz still has the confidence to support a navy with half the strength of the Royal Navy.


    As a land power country, Franz dared to take a naval stud and fight a war that was doomed to failure. Would they dare to take the risk of changing the British?


    Once the Royal Navy is seriously injured, how can they keep the vast colonies? In the interest, European countries will not be polite to them.


    This is also a factor of Franz''s frantic immigration, because he fears that one day he will work with the navy power, and the navy will not be able to guard the security of the colony.


    It''s time to get on the army. Whoever dares to touch this nail can build a decent army in any important colony.


    Strategically speaking, the more powerful the war, the harder it is to fight. In particular, after the high cost of war is made known to all countries, the possibility of war outbreak will further decrease.


    Farming is king this year, bullying the weak is enough. If you fight with a powerful country, you will lose strategically even if you win the war.


    This is the experience summarized by Franz. For details, you can refer to the Near East War and the ongoing Russian-Prussian War. The final winners are fishermen watching the show.


    Franz admits that he is addicted to fisherman and does not want to end up taking risks himself. This is not a bad thing. A good politician must learn to be a fisherman.


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 Chapter 397： War of transition

    After entering October, the Russian-Prussian War has entered a new stage. The two sides fought hard again, fighting in a dark, **** river.


    In East Prussia, the general forces have the upper hand; in Poland, the Russian forces have oppressed the combined forces of the Popo.


    Austria also sent military observers to watch the intelligence collected from the battlefield, and Franz was secretly grateful.


    Sure enough, there is nothing wrong with fame. The name of the European Empire''s supremacy in the Russian Empire was played out. The Russian military''s combat effectiveness is definitely at the forefront of the world in this era.


    The Russian Empire plunged all the way in space and time, still being jeopardized by other countries, but it was not just what the paragraph said-winter and vast territory.


    The strategic advantage brought by geography is only useful when defending. The war mainly relied on people, and the geographical conditions were just auxiliary.


    The Prussian Army has reached the forefront of the world, but on the battlefield, their advantages are not obvious.


    In the case of inferior weapons and equipment, the Russian army can use the flesh and blood to block the general army, and after the replacement, the battle loss ratio of the two sides is gradually drawn closer.


    The general army also relied on their training advantages to give them a slight advantage. When they encountered some elite Russian troops, they would even be at a disadvantage.


    The Near East War was not a vain attack. It lost nearly a million troops, and the Tsarist government harvested a powerful army.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace, high-level military meeting.


    "You all read the information. From the information gathered so far, who do you think will win the battle?"


    Franz only asked about this battle, not the victory of the entire war. The power gap between the two parties is too big. As long as the tsarist government is willing to burst out, the ultimate winner is obvious.


    Not to mention Prussia, in the face of the desperate Russian Empire, no country in the world dare to guarantee victory.


    Even if Austria and Russia face each other, Franz must use outside moves to win.


    Otherwise, the two sides struggled with their strength and suffered millions of casualties. Where is there any victory at all?


    People in this era dared not imagine a war that lost millions of people at once, but Franz knew it.


    The Russian Empire is so big that a wave of it is not even at all, and it can only kill people. Once this happens, where is the winner?


    Chief of General Staff Marshal Edmond replied: "His Majesty, from the current situation, I am more optimistic about the Kingdom of Prussia.


    They seem to be preparing a big plan. From the point of view of the deployment of forces, the Prussian army is preparing for a decisive battle with the Russian army in East Prussia.


    Once they have completed their plans, at least half of the more than 300,000 Russian troops in East Prussia will be left behind.


    The Russian commander was too arrogant and wanted to make a breakthrough without thinking about the danger at all. In the disadvantaged situation, they still did not shrink the front. "


    This is understandable. The fighting between the two general forces of Russia and Russia is not large. Even if they are at a disadvantage, it is nothing more than soldiers'' casualties. Russian commanders do not advise.


    The gray animals were worthless. They took the initiative to fight the attrition war with the general forces. As long as they can win the war, the tsarist government will not care about the casualties.


    In the previous 2: 1, 3: 1 exchange, the Russian army dared to fight. Now the casualty ratio has dropped to 1.3: 1. Occasionally, it may still be cheap. Why dare not fight?


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht analyzed: "Prussia''s recent movements have been abnormal, and a large number of strategic materials have arrived on the frontline in advance. These materials have exceeded the needs of the frontline.


    It is justified to have more grain and ammunition, but the extra tents and daily necessities are definitely problematic.


    According to a preliminary estimate, even if there were a sudden increase of 200,000 troops, their material reserves were sufficient. I guess the Prussians are about to send more troops to the East Prussian front. These are just early preparations.


    At present, the messy army of the Prussian kingdom adds up to 1.2 million.


    Among them, there are about 400,000 main forces and about 150,000 second-line reserve forces. The rest are recruits recruited temporarily.


    The main forces were fighting hard against the Russians on the front lines, and the second-line forces were also in Poland, working with the Polish insurgents to resist the Russian attack.


    The remaining temporary recruits did not have much combat power, and now they are conducting military training while guarding the coastal areas.


    After fighting for so long, some of these recruits have completed preliminary training and have the power of World War I.


    With equal strength on both sides, investing in the battlefield is enough to change the outcome of a war.


    This aspect is not comparable to the Russians, limited by logistical supplies, they can only maintain their current strength. "


    In history, the Prussian kingdom completed the counterattack. It was not that their army was much stronger than the enemy. The main link was to concentrate the superior forces and engage the enemy.


    The Austrian-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War were won by absolute superiority. If the strength is really the same, it will be a hard battle. How can there be a rolling victory?


    The Russian-Prussian War has been going on for so long, and they have not taken out this tactic. There are two main reasons: First, there are too many tsarist troops; second, the traffic in Russia is too bad, and active attack on logistics is a big problem .


    Now that the Russian army has entered East Prussia, the situation has changed. In local warfare, the railway advantages of the Kingdom of Prussia can be exploited.


    This means that the Prussians have the ability to increase their troops to a certain region in the short term, establish a regional military advantage, and increase the odds of victory in the war.


    Franz is no longer a military noob. He already has the ability to talk on paper, and is short of the actual combat ability.


    There is no way. The small war cannot be commanded by the emperor, and Franz is afraid to command, so the last shortcoming-no solution.


    Looking at the simulated battlefield sand table, Franz quickly reassured. There was no collapse in this game. Although the combat effectiveness of the Russian army was strengthened, they did not strengthen the command capabilities of high-ranking Russian officers.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has not yet reached the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted. Anyway, it is also a country with a population of 15 million, and it has potential to be tapped.


    As a semi-industrial country, the mobilization capacity of the Kingdom of Prussia has greatly increased. Now with the support of the gold master, it is not a dream to complete extreme mobilization.


    The recruits were mobilized temporarily, although they did not have much fighting power. However, during the decisive battle, these troops suddenly appeared on the battlefield, which could also be the last straw to change the outcome of the war.


    As for the attack by the Russian army, the big deal is to lose a few coastal cities, and warships cannot land on the land. Can the navy go alone?


    Father, like son. As an onlooker, knowing and knowing, Franz did not have the slightest intention to remind the tsarist government.


    The Russian Empire had a great career, and at this point they lost what they could afford. The Prussian kingdom has limited strength, and it will defeat the Russian army at most, and it will not be possible to swallow hundreds of thousands of Russian troops in one go.


    ...


    At the time of Franz''s military deduction, the Kingdom of Pru, which had been prepared, also began operations.


    Railroads across the country quickly moved, and trains carried soldiers scattered to the front. In just two days, they sent 150,000 troops to the East Prussian front.


    The big decisive battle officially broke out, and the sudden emergence of the new force immediately hit the Russian commander.


    Under normal circumstances, it will take ten days and a half months to mobilize troops of this size, and they have enough time to adjust their deployment.


    However, in just two days, Prussian reinforcements arrived. The Russian army has no way to complete the adjustment of the front for several hundred kilometers within two days.


    In some regions, the Prussian army even formed a four or five-time military advantage and launched an offensive against the Russian army.


    As a result, there was no suspense. Although the Russian army resisted very heroically, it still could not change the fate of failure.


    The East Prussian region is the native land of the Prussian kingdom. The general forces are very familiar with the local situation. After breaking through the Russian defense line, they immediately interspersed.


    At the same time, the Prussians also formed a squadron of squadrons out of the East Prussian region, sending this small unit to destroy the Russian telegraph line.


    Organizing hundreds of thousands of troops to fight, the telegraph is the biggest black technology. Without a telegram to pass orders, relying on the order to send letters, the efficiency is too low.


    Due to inadequate precautions, the Russian army quickly suffered a big loss. Without a telegram to communicate information in a timely manner, the frontline Russian forces soon fell into an awkward situation of their own war.


    In particular, the troops that suffered defeats have become headless flies, and they are scrambling on the battlefield. The commander''s efficiency is too low to keep up with the changing situation on the battlefield.


    In many units, the regiment could not contact the division, and the division could not contact the army. The entire Russian army in East Prussia was in chaos.


    In this case, naturally did not escape the expectations of Mochi. Now that he had changed from a hard fight to a tailwind fight, he decisively put the recruits in the rear into the battle.


    With its strength in strength, the General Army quickly gained dominance on the battlefield. The Russian army in chaos collapsed all the way, retreating all the way to the West Dvina River to barely stand up. (Now Daugava in Latvia)


    At this time, the Russian army had reduced sharply from 386,000 before the war to 112,000, and it had also lost a lot of strategic materials and almost all artillery.


    The General Army did not dare to go any further. Winter in the Baltic Sea had arrived. They had to clear the Russian troops in the territory as soon as possible and consolidate the results they had achieved.


    The situation on the battlefield triggered the whole body. With the fall of Lithuania, the Belarus region suddenly emerged.


    After the flanks were threatened, the Russian army, which was still attacking the Allied forces of Popol, had to shrink its line of defense. However, at this time, it was too late to make a decision.


    After the East Prussian regional war, the general forces reinforced themselves at the fastest speed, biting a piece of meat at the point of the Russian army''s retreat.


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 Chapter 398： Helplessness

    The results of the East Prussian campaign made Europe collectively silent. This result was too unacceptable, and no one expected that Prussia would come back.


    Many artillery experts still have a thorough analysis. They believe that the loss of East Prussia in front is that the Prussians are trying to lure the enemy deeper.


    On the shoulders of the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia became famous in World War I. Even the coach Mao Qi became famous overnight and became one of the most powerful generals of our time.


    As a client, Mao Qi didn''t dare to take this skill. He could swear to God that he had absolutely no intention of giving up East Prussia.


    Really thought it would be enough to recapture East Prussia? Just look at how many people are left in the area to see how serious the problem is.


    After the recovery of East Prussia, the population was actually less than 80,000. You need to know that there were more than one million people before the war. Even if there were tens of thousands of people in the army, they would add up to more than 100,000.


    The remaining eight or nine hundred thousand people were reimbursed in this war. For the kingdom of Prussia, these populations were lost whether they died in the war or went to a colony in Austria.


    Does the Kingdom of Prussia dare to ask Austria for help? It is estimated that the Vienna government is still thinking about whether to come over and ask Silesia.


    Isn''t he asking for help at this time?


    The Berlin government does not want to throw out the Silesia region. Austria''s support for the Russians in the war has violated the original agreement.


    But the big powers, everyone knows-their skin is usually thick. Unless the Prussian kingdom gives evidence, the Vienna government will never admit to supporting the Russians.


    As for why there are so many Austrian weapons in the Russian army?


    Russian and Austrian equipment come from the same source, which is news that the whole world knows. Appears only when the equipment is normal, not appearing is the problem.


    These were produced by the Russians themselves, but the Russian empire was a European hegemon. How could it be impossible to make even a single weapon?


    The symbol of Austrian companies on strategic materials is even less worth mentioning. They were all imitated by the Russians. Of course, the cottage products are the same.


    If you don''t believe it, you can go to the Russian Empire to check it. The Tsarist government is still very good at speaking, and at most it sends potatoes to Siberia.


    Have evidence? It''s better not to take it out. The cover is opened, everyone''s face is not good-looking, it is better to keep silent together.


    The original agreement did not fall on the paper, it was all verbal promises. Isn''t it good when nothing happened?


    Then soldiers from East Prussia refused.


    Their family members have been lost, and now they can''t see alive or dead. Is there a clear answer to whether it was rubbed by the Russians or ran away?


    The news that East Prussia was voluntarily abandoned was even more unbearable. Then mutiny occurred, and tens of thousands of troops asked the Berlin government for an explanation.


    The chief commander Mao Qi has become a sinner in the eyes of many people. If it wasn''t for the high-level military, it was only an accident that the East Prussian area was lost, and William I was prepared to make Mao Qi a scapegoat.


    It must not be done now, it will make people feel chill.


    Of course, this suspicion cannot be eliminated until the explanation of the matter is unclear. The blame still falls on the coach of Mao Qi, but the responsibility will not be held accountable.


    William I was a wise man. When he crossed the river to dismantle the bridge, unloaded and killed the donkey, he had to cross the river and finish his face before he could start.


    The conclusion of the Prussian-Russian war is only temporary. It is nothing more than the advent of winter. There will be a test waiting for them in the coming year. At this time, the military cannot afford to offend.


    What''s more, if William I could not see such a clear provocation, how could he be king?


    The Berlin government explained for the first time to ensure that the East Prussian region had not been intentionally abandoned, and also announced a strategic plan for the defense of the East Prussian region.


    The general who was responsible for guarding the coastal areas had assumed all responsibility for East Prussia''s loss and was sent to a military court.


    Then he announced the news that the people of East Prussia had taken refuge in the Austrian colony, and also asked testimonies from religious circles to prove that most of them were still alive.


    William I promised that when the war ended, the government would fund them to take them back from overseas.


    Aristocratic officers are also doing ideological work for the soldiers: now is the time of war, East Prussia may at any time be reduced to a battlefield again, for the safety of the people, let them take refuge overseas.


    This mutiny came fast and went faster. While appeasing the army, it did not forget to draw hatred on the Russians.


    Many religious figures and people who have not evacuated are all witnesses. It was entirely because the Russians went against the law and everyone couldn''t survive, so they ran to refuge overseas.


    William I was so tired that he soothed the soldiers and soothed the nobles. The Junker aristocrats in East Prussia also suffered heavy losses. This was sacrificed for the country and they must be compensated after the war.


    This is not the end. Fighting is about to die. Behind the brilliant results, there are a large number of Prussian soldiers who have fallen forever.


    The Royal Palace of Berlin, seeing the increasing number of deaths, William I''s heart was bleeding.


    That''s right, the East Prussian battle was a great victory. They not only recaptured East Prussia and occupied Lithuania, but also drove the Russian forces attacking Poland back, and even occupied part of Belarus.


    Of course, this is not that the Prussian army is really so aggressive, it can defeat the Russians in the fall.


    In fact, these sites were made by the Russians themselves. There is a saying that is good: how much territory can be occupied on the battlefield depends on how much the enemy will give up.


    The main force of the Russian army was severely damaged, and the army''s heart sank all the way to defeat. Of course, the Prussian army would follow suit to receive the site.


    If it were to go all the way, how could it be possible to break into two or three hundred kilometers within half a month? This is not the era of blitzkrieg. It is marching on two legs.


    The results are brilliant and the damage is terrible. Behind the victory, the Prussian army also paid a bitter price. The entire Prussian battle lost as much as 142,000.


    Among them, 74,000 were killed in battle, 38,000 were disabled due to injuries, 3,216 died from illness and accidents, and 27,000 were injured who needed long-term rehabilitation.


    This is not all. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the total troops lost by the general forces have exceeded 280,000.


    In addition to military losses, civilian losses are even greater, and the Russian navy''s attack on coastal areas has also caused them considerable casualties. If you count the Austrian robberies, the total number is approaching one million.


    Of course, even if the newly occupied area is taken into account, the total population has increased. However, these new people did not agree with the Kingdom of Prussia.


    But William I was confident that without comparison there was no harm. With the Tsarist government as a reference, he believes the people will make the right choice.


    As long as assimilating for more than ten or twenty years, these new people are the cornerstone of the Prussian kingdom. In this respect, the ancestors have set an example.


    The most critical issue now is to expand the results and end the war. The Kingdom of Prussia is too small and must be expanded.


    Now that the Russians have been offended, it doesn''t matter if they offend any further. Dig a few more pieces of meat from the Russians as much as possible to grow the Prussian kingdom.


    As long as it is strong enough, it doesn''t matter if the Russians want revenge. The Kingdom of Prussia was never afraid of war, even against the Russians.


    ...


    "Your Majesty, winter is here and it is not possible to continue the war now. I recommend giving up the Lithuanian area and withdrawing the troops to the defense of East Prussia.


    The words of Prime Minister Frank interrupted William I''s imagination and brought him back to reality.


    "Why? You should know what it means to abandon the Lithuanian region politically?"


    Militaryly, it is of course the best choice to defend the East Prussian area, and you can directly use domestic railways to transport supplies.


    Defending the Lithuanian area is not the same. The supply line has increased directly by more than 200 kilometers, and there is no railway to connect the country. The logistics pressure will increase greatly.


    However, politically, the occupation of Lithuania marked the upper hand of the Kingdom of Prussia in this war. Not only can it stimulate the morale of the military, but it also allows the gold owners behind to increase their investment.


    According to William I, the winter in Lithuania was not too cold, and the Prussian army could bear it. There are also rivers in the territory to reduce logistical pressure, and it is not a problem to keep the Lithuanian area.


    Prime Minister Frank said cautiously, "We have to consider the aftermath of the war until now. It is better to negotiate with the Russians to keep our victory.


    If we occupy Lithuania, the tsarist government will not negotiate with us. Even if it is for the sake of face, they will not end the truce at this time. "


    This is not just about face, but also about the personal prestige of Alexander II. He lost the war and went to the negotiating table. This was not something he could tolerate.


    If you really lose, there is no chance of turning over, then it doesn''t matter what prestige, you don''t want to advocate, you still have to admit.


    But the Russians did not really lose the war, they just lost a battle.


    The Prime Minister of Frank obviously did not want to die with the Russians, and intended to use this opportunity to accept as soon as possible. The annexation of Russian territory was never within his plan.


    William I answered with a bitter smile: "Prime Minister, the battle has reached this point. If there is not enough income, what do we give to the country?


    Moreover, the aid of the British is not easy to obtain. The London government''s support for our annexation of the Baltic Sea is more than just support.


    If this is not possible, then without the support of the British, how should we go in the future?


    From the moment the military provoked this war, we were just a pawn, not a flag bearer. Chess pieces cannot lose value or they will become abandoned. "


    Fighting with the Russians to the end was not what William I wanted. Reality tells him that he must die with the Russians to the end.


    The victory of the East Prussian battle strengthened the determination of the main faction, and the forces of the activist groups increased sharply. They wanted to gain benefits in the war.


    A small Danish kingdom simply cannot satisfy their appetite. Moreover, the Kingdom of Prussia did not dare to annex the entire Kingdom of Denmark, and at most it cut a plot of land.


    Now that the war is in progress, the Kingdom of Prussia is already heavily in debt, and the gold masters will not let them stop.


    Now it is not just the British who need them to die with the Russians, the French and Austrians also need them to continue to weaken the Russians. If this is not possible, then the Kingdom of Prussia has no value in existence.


    Prime Minister Frank didn''t know it, because he was an anti-war from the beginning and countries didn''t contact him.


    After the outbreak of the war, the military dominated, the government was just fighting, and his prime minister was marginalized.


    He was not ousted, because William I did not want to look at the military family. Even if Frank was in the position, he was unwilling to hand over the prime minister.


    Hearing this news, Prime Minister Frank faced death, and God left the palace without guard.


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 Chapter 399： Big conspiracy

    No one cares about the internal disputes in the Kingdom of Prussia, and most European countries are celebrating this news.


    Austria is no exception, if not for its influence, Franz would be preparing a banquet to celebrate this great victory.


    Now that the Prussian-Russian war has taken place, the total troop loss of the Tsarist government has exceeded 500,000. It is unclear how many people died, were captured, or were retired due to injuries.


    These issues, the Tsarist government did not figure out, Franz naturally will not be boring to help the Russian statistics.


    As the victor of the Pope Coalition, the Prussian kingdom is not good. Although they suffered heavy losses, their strength still exists. There is a winter buffer and they should be added back in the coming year.


    Of course, this supplement merely refers to military strength, and the potential for war still inevitably declines, even if it is supplemented by the manpower of the two principalities.


    Poles are not the same. Even with the support of European countries, they still cannot change the essence of Uzbekistan.


    In order to attract more people, the interim government announced: abolition of serfdom and free land for the people.


    However, it is one thing to say and another thing to do. The organization of the interim government was chaotic, and the revolutionaries did not have any ruling experience.


    First, the nobles were forced to the opposite side, and the internal struggles that followed led to the dissatisfaction of the middle class.


    Did not see the actual benefits, shouting slogans blindly, and wear clothes for a long time. Over time, ordinary people gradually lost their passion for revolution.


    If not for the victory of the East Prussian War, it will be a question of whether the Polish interim government can survive this winter.


    The quality of the policy is not in the policy itself, but in the specific implementation. Obviously, the Polish interim government does not know this, and assumes that as long as the government issues a decree, it will be implemented below.


    As a result, it is true that the land is distributed free of charge, and the bureaucrats are free to use it for any distribution. It cannot be said to be bureaucracy, and speculators should be used to describe it more appropriately.


    The idealistic interim government, blind to reality, blindly introduced a series of self-conceived good policies. The end result is naturally self-evident, and the country has been messed up.


    This is a good thing for Austria. A chaotic Poland will discourage Polish people in the country, which will be more conducive to promoting national integration.


    Strategically, Austria successfully used the Popo coalition to weaken the Russians, but did not allow Prussia and Poland to rise to achieve the first-step strategic plan.


    Whether or not to continue to weaken the Russian Empire has become Franz''s biggest headache right now.


    On the one hand, we want to weaken this potential adversary, and on the other hand, we want the Russians to retain a certain strength, which can contain the British in Central Asia.


    At the same time as the Russian-Prussian War, the tsarist government has not forgotten to take action against the three Khan states in Central Asia. It was only because of financial inability to support two-line operations that the Russians'' military operations in Central Asia were frustrating.


    The Vienna government is also arguing endlessly. The Russian empire is not without power. Their biggest problem is that they cannot show their strength.


    In theory, as long as the Tsarist government can reach half of its war potential, it can easily settle the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Austria''s support for them during the Russian-Prussian War is far from being comparable to that of the Near East War. This is also one of the factors that the Russians could not exert their own strength.


    This is determined by interests. In the Near East War, Austria had a lot of benefits to take. Even if the borrowed money might not be collected, it would make up for the losses in other ways.


    The Russian-Prussian war is different, and it is difficult for Austria to obtain substantial benefits. Dividing up the Kingdom of Prussia can only say that if it is done, it will pay more.


    If Franz wants to obtain the population resources of North Germany, it must be rehabilitated by the local people. If you join forces with the Russians to divide up the Kingdom of Prussia, you must never want the local people''s approval.


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. Franz used nationalism to establish the new Holy Roman Empire and gained rich human resources in the German region. Naturally, he must also bear the trouble.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, now that the Prussian-Russian war has hit, our goal has been reached, and we can consider mediating this war.


    The tsarist government''s finances have collapsed. Until the war, they have owed us a total of 30 million SHIELD in loans, up to 65 million SHIELD loans, and 18 million SHIELD private bonds.


    If the war continues, I don''t think the Russians will be able to repay. Coupled with the previous debt, maybe one day the Russians may not even be able to pay the interest.


    Even if the Russians win the war, everyone will share the Prussian kingdom, and the gains for us are very limited. "


    This is a fact. At present, Russia''s total debt owed to Austria has reached 237 million Aegis, and the total principal and interest to be paid each month is 2.154 million Aegis.


    It seems that there is not much, and the fiscal revenue of the Tsarist government can be fully afforded. But the Russians don''t only have these debts, they also owe money to other European countries.


    At present, the debt repayments of the Russians have accounted for one third of the fiscal revenue. If the Russian-Prussian War continues, the financial bankruptcy of the Tsarist government is an inevitable result.


    The Treasury Department was already prepared for the Russians to settle accounts, and Franz was also prepared for this.


    Although this money is also a war money from Austria, but since it is in your own pocket, you can''t use it to spend water, it must be spent.


    There is no doubt that this value will not be a division of Prussia and can only be compensated for in other ways.


    It seems to Franz that he has already paid for it. At the same time, the two countries, Russia and Russia, have been weakened, and they have become venerated. Austria ¡¯s defense pressure in Eastern and Central Europe has greatly reduced.


    However, based on the principle of maximizing benefits, we must definitely find ways to obtain more benefits. How to do this will test Wifranz''s diplomacy.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg countered: "It is too early to end the truce, and neither side may accept our goodwill.


    With the financial support of Britain and France, the Kingdom of Prussia still has the power of World War I. The Berlin government led by Juncker aristocracy will certainly not cease the truce. They also want to tear a piece of meat from the Russians and lay the foundation of their great power.


    The Russians still have their strength, and the Tsarist government will not give up so easily. They managed to establish continental hegemony from the anti-French war. No one would be reconciled if they were thrown out like this.


    Both sides have a foundation to continue, we are now mediation is not flattering on both ends.


    There is a winter time buffer, and the tsarist government will surely find a way to raise enough funds.


    If they don''t raise enough funds, then depending on what the Tsarist government has given us, we can sell them for the price.


    The biggest benefit to the Prussians from the victory of the East Prussian War was still political, which made it possible to draw Sweden into the war.


    Ore has a long history of feud. Over the past three hundred years, they have fought eight wars in a row, and only stopped in Sweden in recent decades.


    In addition, the Ottoman Empire may also send troops to recover the Caucasus. They have just completed a social reform. Although the reform was not thorough, they still recovered some strength.


    The Three Khanates in Central Asia, which have just been bullied by the Russians, and Persia, which has recently turned face with the Russians, and the Qing Dynasty in the Far East, are all likely to become Russian enemies.


    According to the information we have, British diplomats have been very active recently, and their initial judgment is that they are concatenating.


    It is conceivable that the tsarist government will not have a better life in the coming year. If the Prussian War is won, these countries will die. If they continue to fail, they will be in danger. "


    Looking at the map of Eurasia, Franz had to admit that the Russians'' ability to pull hatred was really strong. If John Cow''s plan is to succeed, then the beleaguered Russian Empire may not be able to sustain it.


    The "Russian-Austrian League" is based on the fact that the strength of the two countries is comparable. If the Russian Empire is to fall, Austria may be the first to fall.


    Franz asked with concern: "Is the Tsar government aware of the British plan?"


    Deep down, he has taken this negative example of Russia as a textbook and repeatedly reminded himself that he can''t wave, can''t wave.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "It is not yet clear that the Russians have not taken any action and we cannot judge whether they have insight into the British conspiracy."


    The Austrian Foreign Ministry was able to find the British plan for no other reason, mainly because they regarded the British as their biggest opponent.


    Since it is the opponent that must pay attention to the British''s every move, then the institutions of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs around the world are tacitly staring at the British.


    Prime Minister Felix suggested: "If the British have such a big plan, we need to remind the Russians.


    The Russian Empire cannot fall. If it does, then they must dismember them. At present we cannot dismember the Russian Empire, so it is better to keep them from falling. "


    It is no problem to dismember the Russian Empire, the key is that there is no way to fragment them. It''s not Austria''s pursuit to just rip a few pieces of meat off the scraps.


    Especially at the critical moment of African strategy, now that the Russian Empire has a problem, Austria will fall into this quagmire and cannot escape in a short time.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "Then find an opportunity to tell the Russians the news. But not now, wait until the British plan is almost done.


    With so many countries involved, it is definitely not a simple matter to want them to attack the Russians at the same time. The British are probably wishful thinking. "


    There is hatred for everyone, there are benefits. These factors constitute the prerequisites for countries to avenge Russia. Unfortunately, governments are not so powerful.


    Because of the inconvenience of communication, so many countries cannot conduct adequate communication. Everyone is located in Tiannanhaibei. The so-called joint action is just wishful thinking, and it is easy to be defeated by the Russians one by one.


    What''s more, the governments of many of these countries are rotten, and they have no courage to regain their lost ground. They must be determined unless the British go to battle in person.


    In this case, Franz is naturally in no hurry. After the British were almost ready, they informed the Russians that it would also make Alexander II a little more difficult to play.


    If the Tsarist government solved the problem by diplomatic means, wouldn''t it make the British very shameless?


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 Chapter 400： No money, I can only kill pigs

    Saint Petersburg, the Tsarist government at the center of the Vortex has had a hard time since the end of the East Prussian campaign.


    Although the generals on the front line carried the blame, Alexander II understood that the real cause of the defeat of the Russian army was not the command of the generals.


    If there was no such a quick order, perhaps the East Prussian campaign would continue. According to the original strategy, the Russian army only needed to compete with the Prussians and rely on the maritime superiority to win.


    Offense and defense are not a concept at all. If the Russian army adopted a defensive strategy, it would definitely not lose so quickly. With the sudden increase in Prussian troops, they lost at most a few lines of defense.


    "Money" became the culprit for the defeat of this battle, followed by the poor traffic of the Russian Empire, again the corrupt bureaucracy of the Tsarist government, and finally this "decisive battle order".


    Secretary of the Army Heramede reported: "His Majesty, we have mobilized, and the loss of troops on the front line can be filled in the next two months.


    Weapons and equipment that have been lost are being prepared by domestic military enterprises to work day and night. We have already ordered from Austria for the shortfall, and will ensure that they will be equipped to the army before the spring of next year. "


    Hramed very wisely ignored the matter of accountability. Although the main officers on the front line have not been dismissed and held accountable, they have been ordered to commit crimes.


    On the whole, they have passed. These officers were the greatest gains of the Russians in the Near East War and were the elite of the Russian army.


    Now we still have to fight, and the savvy Alexander II will naturally not do the matter of self-destructing the Great Wall.


    "It''s still a question of money, isn''t it?"


    Alexander II asked helplessly, and he could tell from his tone that the question of "money" had not appeared once or twice.


    Secretary of the Army Heramede replied affirmatively: "Yes! We have already owed too much money, and many of the cooperative companies have fallen into financial difficulties. Now they require that the arrears be paid before they can organize production. "


    It is common for the tsarist government to owe corporate money, but it is rare that it owes so much this time.


    The capitalists are not fools, knowing that the tsarist government''s finances have gone wrong, naturally they will not continue to owe credit.


    In this respect, Tsarist officials and their ally are allies. Enterprises cannot make money. What do they give them as rebates?


    Not only military industrial enterprises, but also the cooperative enterprises of the Tsarist government are now backing up a large amount of debt.


    These problems are not resolved, and the Russian Empire does not have to consider next year''s war and directly bows its heads.


    Alexander II asked expectantly: "What plans does the Ministry of Finance have to solve the current crisis?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval answered with a stern expression: "There are two solutions: one is to levy a war tax again; the other is to borrow foreign debt."


    No bond issuance and no internal borrowing are undoubtedly an explanation: the credibility of the Tsarist government has collapsed, and domestic financial problems have also occurred.


    In fact, when the Russian army just occupied East Prussia, many people were optimistic about them, and the Ministry of Finance took this opportunity to sell a batch of bonds.


    Then there is no more, and now their bonds are left unattended again. Even the Minister of Finance himself is not sure whether these bonds can be paid.


    War is a beast of gold, and Russia is a feudal empire that is transitioning to capitalism. The funds that can be mobilized are very limited.


    Of course, this does not mean that they have no money, but savvy financiers, at this time pretending to be poor, have no intention of the Tsarist government at all.


    Alexander II sneered and said, "Can''t the domestic financial community think of a solution? As far as I know, they still hold the foreign debts of many European countries!"


    There is nothing wrong. The Tsarist government borrows from foreign banks, and Russian banks lend abroad. This is normal financial activity.


    The only exception is that these banks are unwilling to lend money to the Tsarist government.


    Of course, this is not all a bank problem. Most of the previous tsars played too hard, and there are many things that have not been repaid, and everyone is unwilling to continue to be fooled.


    This topic is stuck. Now that the government''s finances have collapsed, domestic banks are afraid to borrow.


    Seeing no one answered, Alexander II did not continue the topic. He knew that for the bureaucrats: there are things that can be done, but they cannot be said, otherwise it is easy to leave them to the hands of political opponents.


    "How much money can I raise?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval thought for a while and said, "A preliminary estimate is that a war tax of 86 million rubles can be levied. As for finding foreign bank loans, the exact amount cannot be determined.


    This depends on how much collateral we can take out, as well as political factors, which also need to be taken into consideration. "


    "86 million rubles" seems to be an astronomical figure. In fact, it is not enough to pay off the debts of enterprises. It was a complete misfortune in the war.


    This is not that the ruble is worthless. The key is that the war is too expensive. Killing hundreds of tons of artillery shells a day is only a basic operation.


    In fact, this has been saved very much. Five to six hundred thousand troops are fighting on the front line. Even if each person consumes 5 bullets per day, that is more than 3 million rounds.


    With so many troops, on average, no matter how much you save each day, you have to fire at least a few thousand shells.


    Hundreds of thousands of rubles are gone every day for the most basic ammunition consumption. Coupled with the consumption of various logistical materials, the cost of millions of rubles per day is indispensable.


    After all, the cost of materials on the battlefield is not a cost price. Many strategic materials were transported from the rear to the hands of the frontline Russian army, and the price has already increased several times.


    Alexander II frowned and asked, "Say, what are you going to mortgage and how much money can you borrow?"


    Alexander II was very upset about this feeling of being out of control. Unfortunately, reality has left him no choice, and he can''t always send out European hegemony?


    Even the small kingdom of Prussia is uncertain. Russia''s international status may be from the top, and after falling to Britain, France, and Austria, it will still rank behind the Prussians.


    Most of the political gains from the Near East War will be put to rest in this defeat.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval did not hesitate to choose to play the ball: "It depends on the outcome of the negotiations. Now it is not what we give, but what the other party wants.


    You can reach a few more countries and choose the conditions that are most favorable to us as far as possible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is professional in this regard. "


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov gave Kristanval a stern glance, clearly a pitman.


    International loans have never been easy to borrow. Loans with no strings attached may exist, but unfortunately the tsarist government cannot borrow them.


    Once an additional treaty was signed that harmed national interests, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was the target of blame, and Clarence''s mood was instantly distressed.


    "Your Majesty, the current funding gap is too large. There are only a few companies in the world capable of providing this loan. Our options are almost non-existent.


    If we are to rely on international loans to resolve the financial crisis, we are afraid that we will have to pay a high price to be able to borrow money.


    It would be better for us to think of ways in China. The huge Russian empire would not be able to raise hundreds of millions of rubles. "


    Clarence''s position is very obvious, it is better not to borrow money. The funding gap this time is too big, even if borrowed money will not be able to afford it in the future.


    Now they do n¡¯t have many chips to use as collateral. Except for the vast territory, Clarence does n¡¯t think there is anything else that can lend so much money.


    It is not easy to settle accounts, but mortgage loans are different. Now the gold owners who have the strength to provide loans to them do not have a soft persimmon. When the time comes, they will take away the collateral.


    This is obviously impossible. If they had money to fight, they would have repaid the debt. War is actually the most extravagant toy and is not suitable for the poor.


    Rather than embarrassing, it is better to flip the table in advance. If the government has no money, it will ask the rich for it. Anyway, this is not the first time, the ancestors have the experience to stay.


    A big vote can not only solve the debt crisis in one fell swoop, but also a little stuff in the past. The pigs have grown fat and can be killed now.


    Alexander II nodded. This may not be the best choice, but it is the best choice for the Tsarist government.


    Under the tacit agreement of the Tsar''s high-level government, the Jews began to be unlucky. The upper-level target is only Jewish financial capitalists, but the middle- and lower-level Jews have also suffered.


    Nobles will naturally not miss this opportunity to make a fortune. Regardless of whether they are reformers or conservatives, their positions on this issue are unprecedented.


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 Chapter 401： Darkness Chen Cang

    When Alexander II decided to overturn the table, the heritage of the Russian Empire was revealed. The anti-Semitic movement began, and the government''s finances began to improve.


    The Tsarist government initially targeted only Jewish capitalists, and it quickly spread to the entire Jewish community. There was a wave of anti-Semitic in Russia.


    The government has issued laws restricting the residence of Jews, prohibiting them from buying land, engaging in agriculture, and forbidding them from serving in the postal, railway, military and other departments ...


    The well-informed Jewish capitalists ran away, and ordinary Jewish people became scapegoats, taking on the hostility of society for them.


    The actions of the Tsarist government ignited Mars in Europe''s anti-Semitic movement. Anti-Semitic has become a hot topic in society, and there is a great potential for raging fire.


    As a witness to history, Franz chose to sit idly by. Poor people must have hate. This sentence may be too one-sided, but it is not wrong to use it on Jews.


    "Greedy" was the original sin, and Jewish capital was unscrupulous for its benefit, which eventually caused trouble. In order to protect themselves, these people did not hesitate to lead the disaster to the entire nation.


    That''s right, behind the rapid expansion of Russia''s anti-Semitic movement, Jewish capital is also pushing. It''s no surprise that the capitalist''s discipline is so high in the face of benefits.


    Without compatriots to distract the outside world, the Tsarist government will stare at them, the thousand and eighty people, not to mention the transfer of capital, it is God ¡¯s blessing to keep their lives.


    Even if they ran abroad, they were uneasy, too many people looked at them as a group of fat sheep. Only by confusing the water can their own interests be guaranteed.


    It turned out that their plan was successful. From the end of 1865 to the summer of 1866, more than 300,000 Jews fled across the Russian Empire.


    It is not easy to find these fat sheep in the vast crowd. This is much safer than fleeing alone.


    These have nothing to do with Franz, anyway he is not ready to make money. Given the immigration conditions in Austria, few of these people are able to stay. Why bother with exuberance?


    For a multi-ethnic country like Austria, any extreme ethnic policy has serious hidden dangers. Therefore, the anti-Semitic movement in Austria also shouted slogans, and the government strictly forbidden them.


    Even if he was going to kill a pig, Franz would not be as deceptive as the Tsarist government. There were so many bad things for capitalists in this era, they were almost a check and they could be killed within the scope of the rules.


    Well, he acknowledged that Alexander II was right, that Russian bureaucrats really couldn''t do such a difficult job, and it would be more practical to turn the table over.


    Franz asked with concern: "Karl estimates how much money the Russians will get this time?"


    As far as the Russian Empire is concerned, as much money as the Tsarist government has, they will be able to exert as much power. Therefore, to judge the strength of the Russians, it is sufficient to look directly at the tsar''s wallet.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl thought for a while and said, "The Tsarist government can harvest about 600-800 million rubles of cash, and about 1.5-1.8 billion rubles of stocks and securities. Other types of industries should be more.


    However, there are many industries in it that are difficult to realize in a short period of time and the actual value is difficult to estimate. It is initially determined that this part of the assets will not be less than 2 billion rubles. "


    Franz nodded. The Jewish family is indeed rich, and it is not surprising that there are so many assets. If you calculate per capita wealth, they are definitely the richest people in the world.


    Franz said with a smile: "So, the Russian financial crisis is resolved, and there is still wealth?"


    Anyone who knows Franz knows that once this expression appears, this is definitely a calculation.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this is only theoretical data. Considering the actual situation of the Russian bureaucratic group, how much money can be put into the treasury in the end is still unknown.


    However, the tsarist government will still be financially rich for a while, and there will be no problem supporting the war. "


    This money is not easy to get. Fortunately, the Russian Empire is just a feudal empire. Otherwise, economic turmoil would have begun long ago, and if not done well, it would also cause an economic crisis.


    Franz thought for a moment and said, "The Foreign Ministry assesses how likely the British plan is to succeed. Instead of asking them to win the Russians, just consider the odds of getting the nations up."


    No way, the rich tsarist government is not easy to mess with. A Prussian kingdom alone, even if it is not finished next year, will die quickly in the following years.


    The Poles can no longer count on it, and the Prussian army is bound to assume more combat tasks, which means that the casualties of soldiers will increase significantly.


    Hundreds of thousands of troops are lost every year to the Russians, and to the Prussians, this is simply not what they can afford.


    For the Prussians to persevere, they must find their allies.


    The Russians have a strong ability to pull hatred, and their enemies are all over Eurasia. As long as these people move, the Tsarist government will not be able to fully engage in the Russian-Prussian war, and the kingdom of Prussia will usher in vitality.


    This war was a gamble. At first, the Prussians were betting that the Russians would not participate in the war. The result was a failure, of course, at the cost of the outbreak of the Prussian war.


    Then European countries bet one after another, betting that Prussians could wreck Russia. After the East Prussian War, the British saw the hope of overturning Russia and decided to increase their stakes.


    Now Franz is ready to bet, but he wants to play the outside game, not sit at this table.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "Sir, because of our strategic position and distance, we only have a relatively good understanding of the intelligence of Sweden and Ottoman. Central Asia, Persia and the Far East have too little information to judge.


    Currently, there are two factions within Sweden. One faction advocates joining this war to regain the lost land that year; the other faction believes that the Russian empire is still strong, and it would be a disaster to venture into this war.


    Because of the East Prussian war, many people think that the Russians are just like this, and the main factions in Sweden now have a slight upper hand.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia wins another victory in the battle next year, Sweden is 80% more likely to participate.


    The Ottoman Empire was similar. At first, the master and faction had the upper hand. With the end of the East Prussian War, a westerly wind prevailed over the east wind.


    The strength of the main faction has expanded dramatically, and more and more Ottoman young people want to take back the Constantinople area from the Russians.


    I think that as long as the Russian army fails again, the Ottomans are very likely to participate in the war, and domestic radicals will drag them onto the battlefield. "


    These analyses are supported by data. Recently, anti-Russian activities in Sweden and the Ottoman Empire have intensified. People often protest and throw garbage at the entrance of the Russian Embassy ...


    Obviously, there are British writings in it. Otherwise, the anti-Russian movement would not have happened so coincidentally.


    The tsarist government did not value the reactions of the two neighbouring neighbours and did not take timely action, which led to the current situation.


    Franz said cautiously: "Then add a fire to push up the anti-Russian wave of the Ottoman Empire. It is best to use this opportunity to drag the Ottomans into the war and create opportunities for us by the Russian knife.


    We have been in the Arabian Peninsula for so long and it is time to close the net. It would be best to buy ownership of these areas at a low price from the Ottoman Empire. "


    The Ottoman Franz never had any illusions and provoked their war with the Russians, not to weaken Russia, but to weaken them by the Russian sword.


    Fighting spirit and fighting force, civilized people like Franz, of course, must avoid unnecessary wars as much as possible.


    After the end of the Near East War, Austria also signed a treaty, which states the sovereignty of Ottoman in the form of a treaty.


    There is not enough reason to bravely provoke war to be hostile to European countries. Franz was not prepared to act as a rule-breaker, and naturally there was no war for the Arabian Peninsula and the Ottoman Empire.


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 Chapter 402： Political art

    With the beginning of the anti-Semitic movement, the atmosphere on the European continent has become increasingly depressed, and anti-Semitic activities in various countries have continued to emerge.


    This is just the people. The high-level government''s concern is not anti-Semitic, but that the tsarist government has taken the opportunity to escape the financial crisis. With money, the Russian Empire can be called an empire.


    In the Royal Palace of Berlin, William I said he was panicking. However, William I was able to become the "Emperor William", and the city was naturally indispensable. My heart was panicking, but my face was under control.


    The king''s calmness reassured the Berlin government. They are not alone in this war, and the supporters behind them have a lot of help. As long as there are big men behind the scenes who are willing to invest more, they are not without chance.


    At the behest of William I, Foreign Minister Mike Kate said: "Through our diplomatic efforts, the Swedes have already moved.


    As long as we have another big victory in next year''s war, they are likely to be on our side.


    Now that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to publicize the Ottoman Empire, both London and Paris have given clear answers that they will push the Ottoman Empire into the war.


    The British also promised to cause trouble for the Russians in Central Asia and the Far East.


    We are still lobbying the British Parliament to have the Royal Navy blockade the Baltic Sea and sever Russian shipping routes.


    ... "


    It sounds good, but in fact, understanding it from the perspective of workplace slang is almost the truth.


    The Swede was moved, but it was just ordinary Swedish people, and King Carl XV was still a little bit involved in the war.


    Of course, if the Kingdom of Prussia won the Russian Empire, the Swedish government wouldn''t mind participating in the downfall.


    "Efforts to publicize the Ottoman Empire", in other words: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done its best but has not achieved any results.


    It is true that Britain and France are pushing the Ottomans into the war, but the Sudanese government is still stagnant and continues to watch the situation.


    "British promises" are always farting, just let it go, don''t have too much hope, this war still depends on Prussian.


    "Lobbying the British Parliament" is a century-old project. I don''t know when parliamentarians will pass the proposal.


    To sum it up: Our allies are many. As long as the military wins the Russians on the battlefield, these allies will come up to help divide the loot.


    The elite of the Kingdom of Prussia were able to appear at the meeting, and naturally understood the meaning behind it, but everyone tacitly chose to act stupid.


    What if the top people are not confident of winning? Whether it''s for comfort or to let go, morale can''t be dissipated.


    Secretary of the Army and Navy Ron said: "It is not anxious to win over Sweden and Ottoman. As long as we continue to win, they will join in sooner or later.


    The only way for the Royal to block the Baltic Sea must be immediate. Only by cutting off the maritime transport corridors of the Russians can we have a chance. "


    Rather than wooing allies to share the pressure, cutting off the Russians'' sea transportation channels is the most likely way to achieve it. The British have always stood firm in the fight against the Russians.


    The maritime transportation channel was cut off, and even if the Tsarist government had money, it would be difficult to obtain sufficient strategic materials.


    By land transport, Russian transport will be Prussia''s best ally, limiting the number of troops in the Tsarist government.


    The total railway mileage of the Russian Empire in this era was more than 3,000 kilometers. Spain, the German Federation, and Prussia all had more than them.


    The Russians had more than 70,000 kilometers of railroads during World War I, and they were unable to support the needs of millions of troops on the front lines, let alone now.


    The Junker aristocrats dared to challenge the Russians, only to see that the Russians had limited power. If the Tsarist government can invest millions of troops on the front line, no country in the world except France and Austria can withstand it.


    "This will take time. The British are still hesitating. They are worried about the blockade of the Baltic Sea ..."


    Ron interrupted politely: "No matter what happens, the Russians will cut off the maritime transport line one day earlier, and we will have one more chance to win in the war next year.


    The British have been slow to move, or are the capitalists wanting to make war money? Anything to say, the Russians placed the order and we ate it all.


    Showdown directly with the London government, if they want us to win the war, immediately block the Baltic Sea.


    If they don''t want us to win this war, anyway, we won''t win the Russians if we fight alone, we might as well accept the Russians and compromise.


    The big deal was to sell the Poles, restore the pre-war borders, and lose to the Russians. Let the British love what they love. "


    Ron was fearless. The Kingdom of Prussia had already owed the British hundreds of millions of pounds of debt, and they could only afford to win the war.


    If the war is lost, the existence of the Kingdom of Prussia is a question. Who should I ask for money?


    If the British do not want to invest in all the water, then cutting off the Russians'' maritime transport lines is the only option.


    Europe''s political system determines that these people dare to gamble. Winning further, losing is still the rich side.


    "Just do it!"


    William I made a decisive decision, and the gambler was at the table. If you want to look ahead and look back, it is better to give up early. War is not a child''s play, every victory is very important.


    ...


    In London, the Prime Minister John Russell found it embarrassing that they were tied to the Prussians without knowing it.


    Originally, they were only preparing to fight a proxy war, but over time, they invested more and more power.


    In particular, after the East Prussian War, they sold another 30 million pounds of war bonds for the Berlin government, and now the total debt of the British and Prussian countries has exceeded 100 million pounds.


    The debt holders are mostly ordinary people. If you don''t want to lose the next election, it is better not to make this debt a bad debt.


    Although the Prussians mortgaged tariffs, railways, and mines, if the Prussian kingdom no longer exists, can these collaterals be cashed?


    John Russell doesn''t think Russians, French, Austrians will recognize these debts. Even for his own benefit, the prussian **** should be kept.


    "Sir Edward, is it difficult to block the Baltic Sea?" John Russell asked.


    Secretary of the Navy Edward answered with confidence: "No, the Royal Navy has enough power to complete this task."


    Blocking the Baltic Sea is not a matter of letting them rush into the Baltic Sea to kill the Russian Navy. It is really not difficult for the Royal Navy.


    Foreign Minister Raslin said dissatisfied: "Of course you have no problem. The Royal Navy can kill the Russians ten times, but our problem is big.


    As a neutral country, we bravely intervened in this war and will inevitably bear tremendous diplomatic pressure and public opinion pressure. "


    Interests are moving. Once the Baltic Sea is blocked, trade in many countries will be affected, and they will inevitably have to bear pressure from European countries in diplomacy.


    The fact that Prussians can take orders between Britain and Russia does not mean that they have the ability to take orders from Russians in other countries.


    Not all countries are bullying. They have offended people now, and they will definitely be retaliated in the future. This will bring them huge troubles in their subsequent diplomatic work, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will naturally become a hot pot.


    John Russell smiled and comforted: "Sir Raslin, this is just a small problem, I believe you can solve it.


    As long as the great strategy to weaken the Russians is completed, the price now paid is worth it. At least we paid much less this time than the Near East War. "


    Everyone smiled, and there was no harm without comparison. In the Near East War, the London government not only spent hundreds of millions of pounds on military expenditures, but also lost a large number of troops. The most important thing was that they also lost.


    A war that has suffered both losses is a failure for the British. The situation is much better now. Prussians are desperately on the front line, and the money borrowed must be repaid.


    As long as they lose both records, it will be a great victory for the British. If Prussia wins the war, they will make a lot of money.


    Foreign Minister Resling said with some hesitation: "The news came from the Minister in the Ottoman Empire, and the Austrians were doing small moves there. They seemed to have intentionally provoked the Ottoman-Russian war.


    We conducted an in-depth analysis and found no benefit to Austria after the war broke out in the two countries.


    If it is to weaken the Russians, as long as they delay the transportation of goods slightly, it will be enough to cause heavy losses to the Russian army. "


    At this time, the Arabian Peninsula was a desert. At most there were a group of camels.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal speculated: "Perhaps it has something to do with the Suez Canal. The Austrians want to take control of the Suez Canal and start to make arrangements in advance."


    Secretary of the Navy Edward questioned: "But this is a bit unreasonable. Many domestic experts believe that the Suez Canal is inaccessible.


    Even if it is dug up, in the end, it can only allow some boats to pass, and it has no strategic value at all. "


    It''s all caused by experts. The British have long organized experts to carry out exploration. The experts have concluded that the Suez Canal is not navigable.


    This wrong conclusion directly affected the decision of the London government. When the Suez Canal was dug in France and Austria, the British fell on the Suez Railway project.


    As in history, until the Suez Canal was opened to navigation, the British did not consider the Suez Canal to be valuable.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal said indifferently: "Who knows what the Vienna government thinks, they dare to invest large sums of money on the canal, and still worry about not being able to navigate?


    Of course, it is not necessarily for the canal. Franz was the king of Jerusalem, and maybe they wanted to restore the Holy Land. "


    The latter explanation is obviously more reliable than the former explanation. Austria has already obtained the Sinai Peninsula, and the control of the Suez Canal has already taken half. Even if it controls the Red Sea, it is unlikely to continue to increase.


    In contrast, taking advantage of the Ottoman and Russian war opportunities to recapture Jerusalem is even more persuasive.


    Colonial Minister Steve proposed: "In recent years, the expansion of France and Austria on the African continent has been very fast, and we need to curb their actions.


    The colonial ministry''s African strategy also has plans to occupy Ethiopia, and the Mande Strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, is also there.


    We can take the lead and seize Ethiopia, and by the way interrupt the Austrian East African strategy. "


    "East Africa Strategy" This is a smoke bomb released by Vienna. In order to trouble Austria, in recent years, the British have not sold less weapons to indigenous countries in East Africa.


    However, the plan could not keep up with the rapid changes. The progress of the Austrian colonization slowed down, and instead of pretending to enter the East African region, it was consolidating the existing achievements.


    The world is almost divided, and the British Colonial Department naturally did not want to be idle, and the African colonial plan was released.


    Foreign Minister Raslin objected: "It is easy to block the Mander Strait, but if we really do, we are ready to meet the alliance between Vienna and Paris!


    They dug the Suez Canal at any cost in order to get rid of our control of the Zhibuthara Strait, and a slamming gesture would inevitably trigger a fierce rally in Fao.


    It is not in our interest to confront the two countries in advance before determining whether the Suez Canal has strategic value. "


    The butterfly effect is powerful. In the original time and space, only the French naval power in the Mediterranean, and the Royal Navy waited for the Franco-Prussian war to gain control of the Suez Canal.


    Now the situation is different. The French and Austrian navies together have the power to challenge the Royal Navy, at least in the Mediterranean Royal Navy lost its advantage.


    Moreover, the strait and the canal are not the same, the difficulty of control is not a grade. Anyway, it is tens of kilometers wide, and the navy is the only way to close the door.


    It seems tempting to keep France and Austria in the large bathtubs in the Mediterranean. If one is not good in practice, it will bury British maritime supremacy.


    Colonial Minister Steve countered: "This situation is indeed possible, but as long as the operation is good, it may not be against France and Austria.


    We just plan ahead and plan ahead. We can compromise when necessary. "


    ...


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 Chapter 403： False, true, true, false, true

    After careful consideration, the London government still made a decision to block the Baltic Sea. In fact, after the Berlin government agreed to take Russian orders in the UK, opposition to the blockade of the Baltic Sea in Parliament disappeared.


    Anti-Russia has always been the national policy of the British. Without jeopardizing everyone''s interests, it is natural that no one will oppose the Russians.


    On January 11, 1866, the Royal Navy blocked the gates of the Baltic Sea on the grounds of annihilation of pirates.


    The blockade of the Baltic Sea does not exist, but in consideration of the safety of passing ships, the Royal Navy recommends that everyone suspend access to the Baltic Sea.


    Opinions are given, as for listening, it is voluntary. If you are robbed by a pirate, don''t regret it.


    The threat of "pirates" is horrible. After the accident of two Russian merchant ships, everyone wisely chose to suspend this sea trade route.


    For a while, the British Foreign Office was full of protest books from various countries. Foreign Minister Sir Resling ordered a cold deal, and then there was no more.


    It is in the interests of France and Austria to continue the Russian-Prussian War. Without a big country, what a small country can do is protest.


    In Franz''s view, fueling tactics is the most exhausting game. The Russian Empire was unable to use its military advantages and directly crushed Prussia, which had failed strategically.


    Politicians see problems differently from ordinary people. Winning a war is not necessarily victory, and losing a war is not necessarily a failure.


    There are too many classic cases in history. Ordinary people seem to have lost their protagonists and lost their horses. However, if you carefully analyze the gains and losses behind them, you will find that the final winner is actually the loser.


    But in recent times, with the awakening of the people, the requirements for the ruling class have become higher, the cost of this gameplay has gradually increased, and it has finally been abandoned.


    The most direct benefit of the British blockade was that the trade volume between Russia and Austria increased again. Now the tsarist government has no choice but to be such a seller.


    Franz doesn''t care how much the price has risen. Anyway, the Tsarist government now places orders directly with the capitalists, and what price is negotiated is what the price is.


    Anyway, now that the Tsarist government is rich, bureaucrats will find ways to spend it. As the price of materials rises, capitalists'' profits increase, bureaucratic rebates increase, and even the Vienna government''s taxes increase.


    This is a win-win situation, hello, hello, everyone.


    Intelligence chief Tyron handed out a document saying, "Your Majesty, this is the latest European strategy for the French."


    Without victory in the Crimean War, Napoleon III was still very open-minded, and he always brainstormed when formulating strategies.


    The benefit of brainstorming is that it reduces the error rate and also increases the chance of exposure. Anything, once more people are known, is no longer a secret.


    Although the French''s strategic plan is not well known, there are dozens of people involved in the formulation, and it is not surprising that it was leaked.


    Of course, this may also be a smoke bomb deliberately released by the French. True or false strategy, almost every country has a dozen plans.


    Before it happened, no one knew which strategy was true, and could only gather as much information as possible and then make a judgment.


    Not even Napoleon III himself dare to guarantee which plan will be their true strategy in the future.


    There are usually several alternatives, and the strategy that best suits the current situation is generally selected based on changes in the international situation.


    This choice is subject to change at any time, except for the long-term national policy, which is less likely to change, and any other strategy is just one option.


    After a closer look, Franz had to admit that the French ambition was big enough.


    Both wanted to use the Prussian war to pull the Russians from the world hegemony, and in the Rhineland region plotting Prussians.


    This is only a first-step strategy, and there are plans to annex Belgium and the west of the German Federation west of the Rhine, and even prepare to annex Italy.


    In his heart, Franz has already struck a cross for this ambitious strategic plan. Such a strategy can only be implemented if there is a ghost, if it was Napoleon''s era.


    Except for using the Pu-Russian war, it is more reliable to pull the Russians off the continental hegemon, and the rest of the strategy can not be implemented.


    "Russia and Austria" divided Prussia into three countries, which was a fallacy from the beginning.


    The Tsarist government has invested so much for this war, and Gwangpowg will not be able to recover the cost of war. If the French had the biggest cake, would Alexander II be able to balance it?


    Even if he is open-minded, he can''t do the business of enemies! Dividing the loot is never a simple task, especially when sharing the loot with the enemy.


    The French acquired the Rhineland region, the industrial development potential doubled, and the acquisition of the Russian empire, which belongs to Poland, can only be regarded as better than nothing.


    Not to mention Austria, the benefits of dividing Prussia are directly negative. Let Franz choose. He would rather fight against France than accept such a pit-up condition.


    From the perspective of income: the 100,000 square kilometers of land directly put Austria strategically into the Jedi. The value brought by this part of the territory has not increased much defense expenditure.


    Politically: Once participating in the division of Prussia, it means that Franz abandons the political status of the German Commonwealth, and the legitimacy of the new Holy Roman Empire will be seriously challenged.


    This is not the same as the original German and German empires. They did not have the title of common owner. Therefore, William I did not become the emperor of Germany, and secondly he became the emperor of Germany.


    Jurisprudentially, the German Empire is a republic, and the emperor is just a hereditary president. Even though William I won the title of emperor through the "Emperor Declaration", his actual identity is still only the Federal President.


    This was also the main reason for the failure of World War I and the loss of the throne by William II. You have to know that the Habsburg dynasty has struggled a bit. If it wasn''t for the last emperor Carl to do stupid things in succession, he could still keep several crowns.


    Jurisprudence is different from others. Once lost, it cannot be recovered again. Franz''s sovereignty position is derived from the unification of the German region. Once the German region is divided up with other countries, can the people still accept his emperor?


    Even for his own sake, Franz couldn''t let this happen.


    "Transfer the intelligence to the cabinet, and let them arrange for an analysis of the strategy of the French before, to see what the French are hiding." Franz ordered


    These messy strategies are actually valuable, and no one can guarantee that these strategies will not become reality.


    At least compared with the original Bismarck''s German unified plan, the French had a much higher success rate in this strategy, and the original bismarck''s whimsical plan succeeded.


    There is also the Italian strategy tinkered with by Gafur, and the Japanese strategy formulated by Ito Bowen. In terms of odds, the success rate of this plan is lower than that of the French.


    With so many successful cases, Franz naturally dare not take it lightly. After all, the French are very powerful, and as long as Napoleon III did not rush to the front to blindly command, they were one of the most powerful empires in the world.


    Theoretically, with so many plans, except for the Rhineland region, where Austria cannot compromise, it is possible to exchange benefits in other regions.


    Minerals in the Rhineland region are important to the French, and in fact they are not irreplaceable. Belgium is one of the substitutes.


    As long as the supply of coal is guaranteed for decades, with the development of maritime transportation, shipping costs continue to decrease, and mining resources from overseas colonies are transported back to the homeland. The cost is also within the industrial acceptance range.


    Even the French simply found a chance to get ahead first, beating Austria by surprise and seizing the Rhineland from the battlefield.


    Franz never doubted this possibility. The Austrian General Staff has hundreds of plans to attack France, and it is constantly increasing. It is not surprising that the French have the same idea.


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 Chapter 404： Times make heroes

    The British pulled the frame and made this war again bewildering. No one knows whether the wallet of the Tsarist government was emptied first or the Kingdom of Prussia was unable to support it on the battlefield.


    Losing access to sea transport, the Russians wanted to concentrate their forces and quickly defeated the Prussians.


    Since the Russians lost Poland, food prices in St. Petersburg have continued to increase, and have increased by 30% compared to before the war.


    This is also the result of timely measures taken by Alexander II to control, otherwise it would not be impossible for food prices to double.


    There are many granaries in Russia. The only problem is transportation. From Ukraine and Moscow to grain delivery to St. Petersburg, price increases are inevitable.


    At the Hermitage Military Conference, Secretary of the Army Heramed analyzed: "Based on current transportation capabilities, we can invest in frontline operations of no more than 400,000 troops.


    With such a small force, it is almost impossible to win the war. The original battle plan was out of date, and the War Department decided to change the battle plan.


    Strategic defense was carried out in the Baltic Sea and Belarus. The main forces were put into the Ukraine and attacked Poland along the Russian-October border.


    In this way, our troops can obtain supplies directly from Austria, reducing the distance of logistics transportation.


    Regaining the Polish region first, we can then rely on rivers in Poland to transport supplies from Austria to ensure the logistics supply of the troops. "


    The battle plan looks good, solving the logistics issue. However, Alexander II was very uncomfortable, which meant asking Austria for help.


    There is no free lunch in the world, and this war with Austria''s support will inevitably pay a price.


    Alexander II was reluctant to see that the Russian army was desperately on the front line, but the greatest benefit fell into the hands of others, not even allies.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval objected: "This plan looks great, but it is not easy for the Austrians to cooperate. It is not just a question of money. It also has to consider politics.


    The Vienna government has been in a state of paradox during this war. On the one hand, they want to use our hands to defeat the Prussian kingdom to create favorable conditions for unification; on the other hand, they want to preserve the territorial integrity of the German region.


    Unless we can spend a lot of money, they will not cooperate fully. Without their support, it would be difficult to get adequate supplies even against Austria. "


    The position of the Vienna government is not a secret, or it wants to see both Russia and Russia lose. This is in the best interest of Austria. It creates conditions for national unity and guarantees the territorial integrity of the German region.


    Only after being severely beaten by society will Prussian separatism die out and merge with Austria.


    At present, it is Juncker aristocracy who advocates the establishment of Greater Prussia. Once the domestic agricultural products merged with Austria are bound to be impacted, the interests of their landlords are difficult to protect.


    The worse the Prussian is being beaten now, the more people will support the unity of Germany, provided that the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be annexed by Russia.


    In this context, it is not easy to count on Austria to fully support them to win the war.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Clarence-Ivanov went on to say: "For this issue, we have passed the word with the Austrians.


    The attitude of the Vienna government is clear. They will abide by the Russian-Australian alliance and are limited to what is stipulated in the covenant.


    To change their decision, the price to pay is too great. "


    In front of the interests, the ally relationship must also lean back. All the people present are not white, and they will not be naive to think that their allies will cooperate with you unconditionally.


    Speaking directly with interests is actually the best way to maintain ally relationships. An alliance that talks only about friendship and not about interests has never lasted long.


    Alexander II commanded: "Send someone to rent some warehouses on the Austrian border and store some of them as a transit point for trade between the two countries.


    The military first recovered some of the territories bordering Austria, and then started trade nearby to save transportation costs. "


    This is to wipe the ball, stock up on the Austrian border in advance, and resupply when the Russian army arrives.


    Although there are still many formalities to go through, this also saves time. Time is life on the battlefield. With sufficient supplies, the Russian army can fight for life with the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In this respect, they have an absolute advantage. As long as hundreds of thousands of people are defeated, the Kingdom of Prussia will not be able to sustain it. Unless Britain and France participate in the war themselves, they will be the winners of this war.


    Unfortunately, Poland''s winter is not cold enough to take advantage of the Russian army''s winter combat capabilities.


    ...


    In Vienna, Franz put down the information in his hands, started to eat the melons, and quietly watched the magic powers of the two countries.


    The 19th century was the last glory of the monarchy, and the times created heroes. This period was simply the eruption period of the lord.


    Prussian William I, Alexander II of Russia, Napoleon III of France, Emperor Meiji of Japan, Queen Victoria of England, and the protagonist themselves did not have a fuel-efficient lamp.


    These people are relatively well-known and have a low sense of existence. For example: Rama IV and Rama V in Thailand can protect themselves in troubled times.


    Another example: Abdul Megid I of the Ottoman Empire, promoted modernization reforms, and continued the life of the Ottoman Empire.


    Including Carl XV of Sweden, Leopold II of Belgium, Nicholas I of Montenegro, Luxembourg ...


    If these people change the time point, they can set off the situation of an era, unfortunately everyone will run into each other.


    Naturally, the king of a small country does not have much room to play. Being able to survive in the slits of the powers is a kind of ability.


    This requires superb political art, and definitely not just salted fish. Every time a team is a test for a small country.


    Now it is the turn of Alexander II and William I to PK, and the winner will continue the road of dominance, and the loser can only be eliminated, and everyone is stunned.


    King Sardinia has become a sacrifice of this era, being the first to be eliminated and exiled in London.


    The leisurely days are short-lived, and they are soon broken.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg reported: "Her Majesty, Francesco II sent a call for help, and the rebels led by Garibal have crossed the Strait of Messina and continued to march north. .


    At present, the situation in the country has been out of control, and rebellions are emerging endlessly. Thirteen large and small rebel forces have emerged in the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    Just three days ago, Gabori called on the rebels from all over to go to the Naples Alliance. The capitals of the two Sicilian kingdoms are likely to be insecure.


    The most troublesome thing was Francesco II''s idiot, who actually sent a request telegram to Napoleon III at the same time, which further complicated the problem. "


    Rubbing his forehead, Franz also found the problem thorny. If he only asked for help in Austria, he wouldn''t have to say that he immediately dispatched troops to help suppress the rebellion.


    Regardless of how the later generations brag about the Red Shirts, Franz dismissed them. The combat effectiveness of the army needs to be supported by national strength. The two Sicilian kingdoms are an agricultural country.


    The navy blocked the port without ammunition replenishment, and the rebels became guerrillas for up to three or five months.


    Not any country can play guerrilla warfare. The two Sicilian kingdoms have a limited area and are divided into two by the strait. Their population is only 8.7 million, and they simply do not have the ability to fight long-term.


    In fact, these methods are all superfluous, just send troops to run over. If even an Italian rebel is not sure, the Austrian army can be disbanded.


    Franz said dissatisfied: "Francisco II did not ask the Spanish for help, but actually found Napoleon III. It seems that the French have done a lot of small actions under our eyes.


    As soon as the General Staff came up with a combat plan, the two Sicilian kingdoms could no longer fall into the hands of the French, or the Mediterranean would become a French reserve. "


    The French knew about Franz, but he never imagined that Francesco II would be affected.


    Now asking the French for help is all about getting the wolf into the room.


    At that time, it is easy to ask God, but difficult to send God. Such a good opportunity, it is no wonder that the French do not take root.


    Even if you want to check and balance, you can''t choose ambitious France! Even allowing the British to intervene is better than sending the French.


    Without Francesco II''s call for help, the French would never dare to reach out to Italy. Now the situation is different, and the two Sicilian kingdoms came to their door.


    The conflict between Italy and France is about to erupt. For Franz, this may be only a small trouble. For the two Sicilian kingdoms, it means survival.


    Franz can sell the Kingdom of Sardinia, can''t he still sell the Kingdom of Sicily? As for whether the French will be bigger, that''s the case anyway.


    As long as the interests are appropriate, many issues can be discussed. In turn, the French may sacrifice the two Sicilian kingdoms in exchange for concessions in other parts of Austria.


    It is not so fun to use Yiyi to control Yiyi. Even if the two countries can''t talk about the exchange of interests, can''t they divide the two Sicilian kingdoms?


    The powers of the major powers are so high, as long as their interests are sufficient, they can enter. The two Sicilian kingdoms are not a core interest for Austria, they can only be regarded as marginal areas, and they are similar for the French.


    Of course, if Napoleon III really wanted to unify Italy, then there is no need to say that this is an essential link.


    The big problem is that with Sicily as the boundary, France and Austria divide the interests of the Mediterranean and jointly squeeze out the British.


    At present, the cooperation between the two countries is still very happy. The British were suppressed by the Mediterranean in the Mediterranean, and the tentacles reaching Egypt were blocked by the two countries.


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 Chapter 405： The powers want to eat meat

    In Paris, Napoleon III was stunned by the stuffing cake falling from the sky.


    France''s diplomatic situation has always been bad, and European countries are rejecting them if they are absent, and many activities do not take them at all.


    Among the four major European powers, they have the lowest political influence, and their actions are slightly out of the ordinary, and their neighbors immediately prepare for the war as if they were the enemy.


    After Napoleon III''s succession, many efforts were made to improve the diplomatic environment, but they still had little effect.


    Governments have said very well in their mouths, but they are still strictly guarded in actual action. Especially after the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, a joint defense alliance emerged directly.


    At the beginning Napoleon III was still a little worried, for fear of another anti-French alliance. Over time, he got used to it.


    Take precautions, and anyway, these countries dare not take any further steps. The actions of the neighbours justified the strength of France from the side.


    The emperor has been doing it for a long time and has been touted for a long time.


    As time went on, Napoleon III''s ambition also grew day by day. Fortunately, France did not win in the Near East War, otherwise he would be stronger.


    Faced with the joint defense of various countries, Napoleon III still did not dare to mess up. He knew it a little bit.


    In order to break the game, Napoleon III also made a lot of efforts, for example: maintain a good relationship with the British Olympics as much as possible.


    Drooling over the Rhineland region, Napoleon III restrained his desires and didn''t take any action; he looked back at the Italian region, and he also held back.


    The lesson left by his uncle told him that the anti-French alliance would really kill people. Without a reasonable excuse, as long as France expands on the European continent, it will lead to boycotts from various countries.


    The kingdom of Sardinia was killed by itself, and no one could say anything. Now several states in Italy are seen dead by Austria, leaving no room for them to intervene.


    Without Francesco II''s call for help and no excuse for interference, now Napoleon III can only sit and watch.


    Napoleon said in a spirited manner: "The opportunity is coming. Which of our troops is free, we will send the two Sicilian kingdoms as soon as possible. If Austria sends troops to suppress the rebellion, there will be no room for us to intervene."


    There is no doubt that the rebels of Gabori were directly ignored by him. In the impression of Napoleon III, the combat effectiveness of the Italian army was only 5 and the combat effectiveness of the rebels was less than 5.


    In the face of the absolute strength gap, even if it is slighted, the problem is not large.


    The two Sicilian kingdoms are close at hand, and the French can invest enough power to destroy any rebels.


    Originally in time and space, the red shirt army led by Gabrielle and the secret support of the Kingdom of Sardinia, this time the Kingdom of Sardinia has done ancient, naturally will not support him.


    If the U.S. federal government counts, Gabori also has supporters. It''s just that this supporter is still licking the wounds. It is precisely when he is a low-key person that he has no ability to support them, and dare not support them.


    Secretary of the Army Edmond-Lebeuf replied: "His Majesty, the Third Infantry Division, the Fourth Division, the Seventh Division, the Ninth Division, the Twelfth Division, the Fifteenth Division, and the Second Cavalry Division can be relocated. . "


    It can be seen that Edmund-Lebeuf was very familiar with the military deployment of France, and spoke out all the mobile force numbers at one go.


    Now France is in its heyday, and a large number of mobile troops have been maintained in peacetime. If war breaks out, they can easily mobilize millions of troops.


    One or two divisions were enough to interfere in the civil war between the two Sicilian kingdoms, and the number of insurgents in Gapoli is now only 30,000 or 40,000.


    Napoleon III immediately ordered: "Let the Fourth Division, the Seventh Division, the Ninth Division, and the Fifteenth Division form an intervention army, appoint Marshal Patrice McMahon as commander, and rush to the battlefield as quickly as possible.


    The navy sent escorts and blocked the coastline of the two Sicilian kingdoms, prohibiting any ship from docking in the rebel-controlled area. "


    Obviously, it was not just to help suppress the rebellion by mobilizing four infantry divisions at one time. The rebels are not yet worthy of Napoleon III''s attention, but more to deal with the possible conflict between France and Austria.


    This time it was equivalent to France putting its hand into the back garden of Austria, and it was normal for the Vienna government to react excessively.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," Secretary of the Army Edmond Lebeuf replied.


    As a result, Foreign Minister Abraham was very injured. Interfering in the civil war between the two Sicilian kingdoms will not only cause dissatisfaction in Austria, but also upset the British and Spanish.


    The Spaniards ignore for the moment, they don''t have the energy to manage so much now. But the London and Vienna reactions cannot be ignored, and in the event of a chain reaction, it is troublesome.


    Foreign Minister Abraham reminded: "Your Majesty, the question of interference in the civil war between the two Sicilian kingdoms, I am afraid to consider in the long run. Now take the risk to intervene, we will be under great international pressure.


    This is inevitable. It can be imagined that as long as the French army enters the two Sicilian kingdoms, the protest book of Inoc¨¦ will appear in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    What kind of consequences will be caused is unknown, anyway, there will be no good things.


    In the current international situation, France has at most spread its influence to the two Sicilian kingdoms. Actually, the benefits it can obtain are very small.


    It is impossible to talk about annexation. Francesco II''s request for a telegram only provided an excuse for France to intervene in the internal affairs of the two Sicilian kingdoms, and was equivalent to giving them the possibility of annexing the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    It is very difficult to annex a country in continental Europe. Good things like the Kingdom of Sardinia cannot be encountered every day.


    Moreover, the same excuse can only be used once, and repeated use will lose its effect.


    Napoleon III said confidently: "Don''t worry, this time Francesco II invited us to pass, even if governments of different countries are upset, they will not forcefully intervene.


    All we have to face is the Austrians. The Vienna government will never fight for a mere Sicilian kingdom, right? "


    The two Sicilian kingdoms are the largest states in Italy and the poorest states in Italy. It looks like a big market here, in fact, the purchasing power is very low.


    Grain is basically self-sufficient, and the demand for industrial and commercial products is very small. With Austria''s largest trading partner, the total annual import and export trade will not exceed 3 million Aegis.


    In addition to its strategic value, the two Sicilian kingdoms have nothing. However, this strategic value is also very bad for Austria.


    Sicily is right in the heart of the Mediterranean, but there are many forces, and Austria has no way to occupy it directly.


    Even if a naval base is left, it will not work. To the east is the Royal Navy''s Mediterranean military base, Macquarie, and to the west is the French navy base camp.


    Putting the Austrian navy in between these two makes people feel unreliable.


    What can we do if we ignore these two naval powers? Does Austria dare to block the Mediterranean? This is something the British do not dare to do!


    So the Vienna government made the most sensible choice and ignored Sicily. Austria is not stationed in this little brother''s land, just a little economic benefit.


    This benefit can be ignored in essence. Originally a poor ghost, do n¡¯t you want to explode oil?


    Napoleon III thought of himself and sent an intervention army to the two Sicilian kingdoms as quickly as possible. At the same time, the Austrian intervention forces also set off.


    ...


    On February 11, 1866, the Austrian Intervention Army was in Gaeta, and the French Army had arrived here a day earlier because of distance.


    The counterinsurgency war has not yet begun, and the smell of gunpowder between the troops of the two countries has grown strong. If not both parties were restraining, maybe the two forces would fight first.


    Francesco II, who had just fled Naples and took refuge here, fully felt what the Shura field was.


    At the military conference, officers of the two countries did not look good at each other. Sincere cooperation, don''t dream anymore.


    Since the two phases are disgusted, they fight each other, anyway, they have not regarded the rebels, each has the strength to crush the rebels.


    Francesco II was embarrassed. He was caught between France and Austria and was walking a tightrope. One that was not good enough would be finished.


    In fact, when Francesco II asked the French for help, a minister reminded him. It''s a political taboo to waver when standing in line.


    I don''t know what happened, Francesco II twitched his head, whimsically thinking that letting France and Austria restrain each other can protect the interests of the two Sicilian kingdoms to the maximum.


    Reality told him that he was thinking too much. The great powers are all eating meat, and they are the same everywhere they go.


    Franz has always paid more attention to eating, and the two sides have always been fair trade, and did not squeeze the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    Things are different now, and another Frenchman came in. How much it will cost in the end is unknown, at least the military expenditures of the two countries fell on the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    At least 10 million Aegis started. There is nothing to say. The powers are not for charity.


    This is what happened to big countries, and crowded military expenditures came out. For the Kingdom of Sicily, this is a matter of fiscal revenue for several years.


    For a few years, this depends on the combat effectiveness of the rebels. In case the rebels hang up and let the war continue, the financial bankruptcy of the two Sicilian kingdoms will sooner or later.


    The chances of this happening are very high, and if only one country intervenes, it may still be chaotic.


    Now the two countries, France and Austria, are sending troops together, stumbling each other, and deliberately holding back, is bound to be indispensable.


    When to suppress the rebellion depends on the strength of the Shuangkeng teammates.


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 Chapter 406： Unlucky child

    In the case of France and Austria digging each other''s pits, the Italian rebels achieved brilliant results for a while. They attacked the French army today and ambush the Austrian army tomorrow. The red shirt army opened the world.


    This is just what the newspaper said, in fact the Red Shirts have been beaten around. The Wuhe people recruited temporarily were not regular army opponents in the absence of guns and ammunition.


    Losing a battle does not mean that there is no record. Even if there is no record, you can''t stand someone to send it hard!


    After the two Austrian and French armies reached the front, Naples was recaptured within a week. Within half a month, all the rebels had fallen in all the cities on the Italian peninsula, and the main force was almost wiped out.


    It was at this time that the record of the Red Shirts suddenly increased, and the casualties of the Austrian and Austrian army broke through the four digits.


    Gabriel, who was scrambling around, didn''t know he was famous, and suddenly became an Italian hero. Now he is ready to go into exile again.


    It''s not that they don''t work hard, the enemy is too powerful. Even if Italy is truly unified, it will not be possible to face France and Austria at the same time. This is an impossible war.


    Francesco II was afraid. At first, the two armies of France and Austria only dug pits and set traps. Now they have reached the point of large-scale fighting.


    Of course, for the sake of the friendship between France and Austria, it is natural that the armed forces of the two countries cannot fight directly.


    Soon both sides figured out a way to take off their military uniforms, and all the casualties were recorded in the Italian rebels, and the Red Shirts'' great achievements were born.


    I do n¡¯t know if this is history ¡¯s corrective force. Originally, the Red Shirts were famous for stepping on the Spanish army. Now they have been sent by France and Austria.


    In fact, no matter whether it was in time or space or now, the force of this unit is very heavy. In the Pu-Olympic war, the original form was revealed, and it was almost wiped out with more than half of the total strength of the Austrian army.


    Not to mention now, it is worse than the original time and space. There is no time for Gabori to train, and he is pushed out.


    Francesco II was a gentle, kind, and weak man who had received strict moral and religious education and lacked sufficient political and military education.


    This is the family''s pot. The mother died half a month after her birth. Ferdinando II married Austria''s granddaughter Maria Theresa Isabelle as her second wife.


    In this context, the education of the unlucky child Francesco II is undoubtedly ignored. The stepmother had no means of playing a conspiracy, and killing him was a good moral cultivation.


    You should know that Ferdinando II and Maria Theresa-Isabelle have eight sons and four daughters. There are too many children and they are worthless. Under the father''s negligence, Francesco II was raised Obedient child.


    Good children occasionally rebellious, Francesco II did not want to see Austria dominate the two governments of the Kingdom of Sicily, and the French sent a telegram for help.


    After the telegram, Francesco II regretted it. As a member of the Bourbon dynasty, it turned out to ask Napoleon''s family for help, which was simply not taking family glory seriously.


    It is a pity that there is no regret medicine in this world, and I have an appointment ~~ I will also fight with tears.


    Francesco II has now returned to the capital Naples, and now the rebels are almost wiped out, and the tragedy has begun.


    In the game between France and Austria, the two Sicilian kingdoms became the biggest victims. Even if the war broke out on their homeland, the key is the casualties of both sides, and finally they have to pay.


    At the Royal Palace of Naples, Prime Minister Carlo Ferengeri said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the conflict between France and Austria may continue to escalate. We must find ways to stop it, and then it will be unthinkable."


    From the beginning, Carlo Ferengeri was opposed to letting the French intervene. As an old fritter in politics, he was very clear about the nature of the powers.


    Even Spain can''t do it, and Austria is there, which is enough to solve the problem at hand. If France was introduced, it would be an exploiter.


    Facts have proven this, and France''s intervention to check and balance Austria has indeed achieved it, but the price paid is too bitter.


    The military expenditure for asking for help has increased at least three times, and maybe even more in the end. Due to the military conflict between France and Austria, the economies of the two Sicilian kingdoms have been greatly affected, and the rebels of Sicily have so far been ignored.


    This is just the current trouble, sandwiched between France and Austria. In the future, the two Sicilian kingdoms are doomed to have no good life.


    Although Francesco II''s political ability was low, he was originally from the royal family, and still had basic discrimination ability.


    The current situation is very dangerous. Once the conflict between France and Austria escalates or even a war breaks out, the two Sicilian kingdoms will be in great trouble.


    This team can''t stand well. Once they choose the wrong one-they abdicate and lose nationality.


    The best way is to prevent the conflict from escalating and avoid this life-and-death station. As for the introduction of other state interventions, Francesco II ate a maggot and a wise man and never dared to mess up again.


    Francesco II reluctantly asked: "How to stop? I have already called on the ministers of the two countries. Neither France nor Austria recognizes the current military conflict.


    Even if we want to reconcile the conflicts between the two countries, we are not qualified. "


    The game in secret, of course, cannot be said on the bright side. Unless one side can''t stand it, turn the table over. Otherwise, none of these conflicts exist, and troop casualties were caused by the "annihilation of the rebels."


    I want to make the two sides stop, unless one of them wins and the other loses; or the losses are heavy, both sides can''t afford it and are forced to stop.


    There is no doubt that both the French and Austrian armies now have thousands of casualties. There is still no sign of victory or defeat, and they are not tolerable.


    Prime Minister Carlo Ferangieri replied: "Your Majesty, we can start with an international reputation to remind the generals of the two Austrian and French armies.


    The rebels cannot be resolved for such a long time, and their casualties are increasing. If they continue to play like this, they will lose their reputation.


    Second, to create evidence that someone deliberately filed a conflict between France and Austria and give them a step down.


    I remember that Americans once supported the rebels and allowed Americans to take the blame. "


    This and the best solution, as long as France and Austria still have face, it is impossible to let the casualties continue to increase.


    Otherwise, it will not be long before the news of the incompetence of the French and Austrian troops will be circulated on the European continent, and even the Italian rebels will be uncertain. These frontline generals will have no way to explain to the domestic people.


    In fact, it is still the best British people to make hot pot objects. They have suspicion and strength in doing things. Just tinker, neither Paris nor Vienna will doubt.


    It was only that Prime Minister Carlo Ferangieri urged him not to provoke the British, fearing that it would catch fire if things were exposed.


    It doesn''t matter to plant stolen Americans. Anyway, at this time, American reeling can only be a prestige on the American continent. If you dare to rise in Europe, you will realize what social beating is.


    The Lincoln government supports the accounts of the Revolutionary Party. Haven''t European countries found them? Don''t think that the federal government has paid a certain benefit, things are over, and countries will retaliate when they have a chance.


    After a moment of contemplation, Francesco II made the decision: "Do it secretly, don''t implicate us."


    Society is the best teacher, and cruel reality can make people grow. If this was the case, Francesco II would never do these things.


    Today''s discipline is inevitably reduced, and he is taught not to be someone else, but to be a revolutionary.


    After Francesco II''s succession, he also carried out social reforms, such as decentralizing more autonomy to the locality, promoting the process of liberalization, amnesty for political prisoners, tax cuts ...


    It is worth mentioning that shortly after the amnesty of political prisoners, the two kingdoms of Sicily began to explode. This part vowed to be loyal to the king''s existence, and left the prison to rebel.


    The rebellion of 1860 can be said to have been created by Francesco II. The revolutionary party, which had no heads in the crowd, started the revolution because of these people.


    There aren''t so many reasons, it''s all about the trouble. Any reform will inevitably damage the interests of some people, and the social reforms led by Francesco II are no exception. Some of the frustrated become supporters of the revolution.


    The political prisoners who had promised to reinvent themselves before becoming a human again saw the opportunity and once again became the leader of the revolution, lighting the first fire.


    Without external intervention, with the support of Austria, the revolution of 1860 was suppressed by the two Sicilian kingdoms, and the current prime minister was the current Prime Minister Carlo Ferengeri.


    The matter did not end. Francesco II''s soft-hearted old man committed the crime and did not execute all the insurgents.


    Later, I didn''t know what to think. When my head was convulsed, she actually played judicial means.


    The end result: because of insufficient evidence, a large number of disorderly parties were acquitted, and these leaked fish lurked again.


    This rebellion can develop, but these fish that have leaked the net have made great contributions. Without the cooperation of these snakes, the uprising would not be so smooth.


    With more lessons, Francesco II''s outlook on life was also impacted, and the moral bottom line continued to move closer to politicians.


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 Chapter 407： The price of betrayal

    Looking at the increasing number of casualties, Franz also felt a headache. As Carlo Ferengeri expected, Austria also needed face.


    If exposed to the French, then a loss of 8,000 would be nothing. The problem is that Austria is not ready to fight the French at all.


    Once the window paper was ripped, it was doomed to a full-scale war. If a local war does not exist, neither side can admit defeat, and once it starts, it will rise to the point of life and death.


    The arrogant French will not give in, and Napoleon III can only die to the end; Austria has a population advantage and has the upper hand in the potential of war, making Franz even less likely to give in.


    This means that it is useless to separate the victory and defeat in a local war. Everyone refuses to give in. The war will continue.


    Either for three years and five years, whoever can''t stand the first to admit defeat, or both end in defeat, or go directly to the stud battle, splitting life and death.


    This cannot be ended in the short term. In this era without planes, tanks, and cars, marching on two legs, there is no blitz.


    The overall national strength is to fight. Open the map and you will know that the geographic locations of France and Austria have already been decided. Whoever launches the attack is the one who suffers.


    In Italy, most of the Sardinian kingdoms were laid down. This is not the core of the French. The locals are also a group of Italians who cannot be tamed. Occupying here has no effect.


    On the contrary, the logistics supply pressure was increased, and Franz did not think that the Austrian army was able to cross the Alps and hit Paris all the way.


    The greater possibility was constrained by logistics and then driven back by the French. After all, the French can transport by sea, and they will fight the attrition war with the Austrian army here.


    The Central European Region is separated by the German Federal Empire and Switzerland. "By the way" just think about it. What is the difference between this and the invasion?


    Unless the French are enticed to send troops, it is impossible for Austria to take the initiative to attack. Franz didn''t want to feel excluded, it was definitely not a wonderful experience.


    If these can be tolerated, the most unacceptable to Franz is the cost of war, which won France''s most war compensation.


    Decapitation, Austria is out of reach! Moreover, the French land Franz was really not interested.


    The only Kingdom of Sardinia bordering on it is still afraid to do so, otherwise the number of Italians in the country will increase, which is not conducive to ethnic integration, increasing the possibility of explosion.


    colony? After Fao has played, how much the Austrian navy will be left in the end is unknown. God can bless the existing site. Where can I expand?


    Whether or not war compensation is available is unknown. In case John Bull stepped in, it would be dry for nothing.


    Don''t count on the Russian-Australian alliance, that stuff can''t be trusted. Austria can paddling in the Russian-Prussian war, and Russians can also paddling in the French-Russian war, not to mention that the Russians are still dead with Prussia and cannot help.


    With the window paper unbroken, this casualty figure has shamed the Austrian military. Continuing, it is inevitable that the number of casualties will exceed the Osa War.


    At present, the smell of gunpowder on the Italian peninsula is getting stronger and stronger. France and Austria are constantly increasing their troops, and only one Mars will detonate.


    Napoleon III and Franz felt similar, or more uncomfortable. In the Italian region, Austria was a big deal in vain, and the French Balkans were not protected.


    The French navy is strong, the Austrian navy is not weak, at least in the Adriatic Sea, the French navy cannot hold Austria, and the French army on the Balkans was reduced to a lone army from the beginning.


    If the war can be won, it is acceptable to lose the French Balkans. The problem is that due to geographical location, the most suitable point of engagement is Italy.


    Napoleon III of Central Europe did not dare to touch, otherwise the enemy would not be Austria, but an anti-French alliance.


    The distance from Italy to Vienna was enough to crash the French army N times. Austria ¡¯s railways are indeed well-built, but everyone ¡¯s tracks are different and they cannot be docked. The railways cannot be expected at all.


    This is still an ideal state. Under normal circumstances, most of the French army will stop in Lombardy. There are perfect fortifications in the local area, which is not easy to break.


    During the Osa war, the Kingdom of Sardinia tore through the internal attack to break the line of defense, now there are not so many internal responses.


    In this context, even if the French army occupied the two Sicilian kingdoms, in fact, the two sides could only be regarded as a draw.


    Want to win the war, unless Franz personally led troops into battle + blind command.


    This time is different from the past. If Franz and Napoleon III lead the PK together, no one knows the result. After all, neither is a good master.


    In the original space-time Austrian-French war, Napoleon III did not have time to play, so the French army won. If he breaks out with all his strength, the outcome is still unknown.


    There have been examples of the Near East War, the Civil War, and the Russian-Prussian War. The Paris government has also been more cautious and has no arrogance in the world.


    Different from the time when the country was hit, Napoleon III, who had a great career, was no longer that gambler. His throne was not so orthodox, the French people could not tolerate failure, and any failure would shake his foundations of domination.


    This intervention in the two Sicilian kingdoms was only a tentative test of Austria. It was not worthwhile to venture into war for a tentative test.


    Neither side wants to go to war. However, the situation in the two Sicilian kingdoms has made it impossible for the two countries to step down. Everyone wants face, and whoever concedes first means conceding.


    Although there was no substantial loss in this conceding, but this tone must be bet, in this context, Prime Minister Carlo Ferengeri acted.


    Foreign Minister Urdinov looked at the evidence in his hand and questioned: "His Prime Minister, it is too unconvincing for such documents, I am afraid that the Ministers of France and Austria will not believe it."


    His heart is broken. Even if he is framed, he must be professional. Holding a pile of documents directly as evidence, any print shop on the street can be wholesale without any convincing power.


    "It doesn''t matter, you don''t need to convince them. Did you think of these things when you saw these things?" Prime Minister Carlo Ferengeri said with a smile.


    Urdinov nodded, and he heard the meaning of Prime Minister Carlo Ferengeri. If Americans provoke the conflict between France and Austria, it is estimated that few people will believe it.


    The federal government has neither this strength nor the courage, and more importantly, there is not enough interest for them to do so.


    It would be almost like changing the British. John Bull has repeatedly recorded the record that the relationship between the two countries was discovered by the two countries. As a recidivist, it is naturally a subject of major doubt.


    This excuse has an explanation both internally and externally. The London government denied it was useless, and Paris and Vienna would believe it directly.


    The relationship between France and Austria has not been furthered. The main reason is that the British have stumped from it. Otherwise, the two countries might have formed an alliance several years ago.


    The common plan to divide Europe originally proposed by Franz was actually the source of the current ambition of Napoleon III. After annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia, it was even more out of control.


    In the Fao Mieu, there is a plan to expel the British from the Mediterranean, and it has already begun.


    Whether it is Greece, the Ottoman Empire, or Egypt or North Africa, the expansion of the British in these years has not been smooth.


    The London government was naturally upset by being tripped by two ground snakes. It''s just that these are small actions in secret. On the bright side, everyone is still good neighbors.


    The unhappy John Niu naturally took revenge, and provoking relations between the two countries was one of them. Many methods of the British are masculine, even if exposed, they still affect France-Austria relations.


    Otherwise, France and Austria are still happily dividing up the European continent. How could it be possible to reach this point?


    Soon, the evidence prepared by the two Sicilian kingdoms was passed to Paris and Vienna, but the protagonist was replaced by an Englishman.


    Prime Minister Carlo Ferangieri did not dare to provoke the British, and France and Austria were different. The two sides tacitly held the **** on the British.


    This is not an injustice, London newspapers have revealed the truth of the civil war between the two Sicilian kingdoms, and they have written a lot of pen and ink to secretly engage in underworld in France and Austria.


    Due to the lack of sufficient film and television materials, the news was naturally denied by the governments of Paris and Vienna.


    However, with the impetus of the British, the news quickly spread on the European continent.


    There are many people who want to start a war between the two countries, such as the two countries, Russia and Russia, who are at war. They want to see someone unlucky with them.


    Only by watching the bustling war between France and Austria will everyone''s strength be pulled to the same level again. Whether you wish to admit it or not, both Russia and Russia have fallen behind.


    Alexander II had the most say. He witnessed the decline of the Russian Empire with his own eyes. Now he is only a European hegemon in nominal terms. His actual strength has lagged behind that of France and Austria.


    This is not just a question of money, but a comprehensive backwardness of overall national strength. The agricultural country cannot win the industrial country, and the gap in times cannot be made up by the number of people.


    Vienna


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "Your Majesty, the conflict between France and Austria must be stopped, and the British fishermen will benefit from continuing.


    Now is not the time for the decisive battle between France and Austria. We need time to prepare. "


    War is not child''s play, especially the war between two great powers. The original World War II is an example. Both sides made sufficient preparations before they started.


    Now Austria has nothing to prepare for. What will it take?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl objected: "This time the incident was provoked by the French. That''s it. Where are we going?"


    This is also one of the problems. This conflict must be someone responsible for it. It must not be Austria. The Vienna government must find face.


    Prime Minister Felix said fiercely: "Whoever provoked this dispute will be responsible for the incident. Since Francesco II introduced the wolf into the room, he is no longer eligible to continue as king of the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    Francesco II has many brothers, and we can completely exchange for a pro-Austrian king. His brother Count Trani is a good choice. "


    Francesco II''s approach seemed to Vienna to have constituted a betrayal, and the traitor naturally paid a price. It''s just that he is a king. It is impossible for Vienna to take his life, but it is still possible to abolish the throne.


    This was Francesco II''s own death. He had messed up the country and it was very unpopular. He asked Napoleon III for help stupidly. Many people inside the Bourbon family were very dissatisfied with him.


    In this context, the Vienna government asked Francesco II to abdicate, and he had few supporters at all.


    As for the French? Forget it, Napoleon III was not a charity. The price to keep Francesco II is too great, but the benefits are far less than it is.


    The full name of Earl Trani: Luigi Maria, the half-brother of Francesco II, was born on August 1, 1838, and is still less than 18 years old.


    This is not the point. What is important is that Luigi Maria is the son of Austrian Grand Duchess Maria Theresia Isabella. His grandfather, Austrian Army God Karl, has the blood of the Habsburgs.


    Francesco II was able to inherit the throne, not how strong his supporters were, it was entirely because of European inheritance laws.


    As the great aristocracy, both the Bourbon family and the Habsburg family are the defenders of the rules and proceed in full accordance with the rules.


    Therefore, Francesco II can grow up safely and inherit the throne, and there is no so-called dog blood plot in the middle.


    Everything is treated in accordance with the Crown Prince''s standard, and stepmother abuse does not exist at all. The Grand Duchess Isabella is a educated person and will not do these unsophisticated things.


    Because he lost his mother at an early age, everyone has a lot of pity for Francesco II. He has been a family who loved to exist from an early age. Compared to a few younger brothers who were strictly required from an early age, he grew up happily.


    It has not been a good thing for a king since he was young, and this is one of the reasons why Francesco II did something stupid.


    The world will not revolve around a turn, now Francesco II tragedy. The conflict between France and Austria requires an account, and Austria''s face needs to be maintained.


    As the culprit, Francesco II could not blame him, abdication was the only option.


    It was nothing to do with Franz, and Count Trani had no relationship with him again. Grand Prince Carl did not have no son, and Yi Ze did not fall on his grandson. But just in time, the Vienna government just pushed the boat.


    Franz sneered and said: "Then Francesco II abdicated, but he couldn''t let the French down like this. Since he dared to reach out, he had to pay.


    Our strategy for the French can begin to be implemented. Napoleon III is still too busy. We must keep them busy. "


    ...


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 Chapter 408： British diplomacy

    Since neither side wants to fight, it can only be negotiated. On May 2, 1866, representatives of Austria and France held secret talks in Naples.


    The interests of the two Sicilian kingdoms are only appetizers. The most important thing is the great strategy of the two countries to divide the European continent.


    There is no overnight feud before the interests. The military conflict between France and Austria has tacitly pushed the responsibility on the British.


    Anyway, the British are not present and cannot be justified. It is good for everyone to let them go.


    Compared with the contradiction between France and Austria, in fact the contradiction between Britain and France is much deeper. According to Franz, the contradiction between Britain and Austria is deeper than that between France and Austria.


    The British''s small actions on the African continent have seriously affected Austria''s African strategy. For Franz, which has caused localization in Africa, this cannot be compromised.


    In contrast, the contradiction between France and Austria is easier to handle. Before the European continent is divided up, the two countries still have a series of benefits to exchange.


    In the common interest, the contradiction between the two sides can be suppressed.


    On the contrary, the conflict between the British, Austrian and African colonies is difficult to resolve. With the style of John Niu''s crap, it is no wonder if Franz can complete the strategic layout!


    It is not possible to conflict with two big powers at the same time. For Austria''s national policy, it is now necessary to bring the French into the gutter for security reasons.


    This time, the strategic negotiations to divide up the European continent was Fudge Napoleon III. As long as the French take the first step, they are waiting to be isolated!


    But this level of isolation is not the case today, and the vigilance of small countries is not worth mentioning at all. As long as the hostility of the powers can make the French truly uncomfortable.


    In a way, Franz doesn''t mind the success of the French strategy. Only then can we truly engage in the trans-French empire.


    Just think about it, a French + three quarters of Italy + Belgium + the entire territory west of the German Rhine, this kind of giantness appears, apart from the anti-French alliance, are there any other options?


    This pit is the strategic plan of the French. No, Napoleon III originally planned to swallow up Italy, and it has shrunk with the rise of Austria.


    The Franco-Austrian war was part of their strategy of annexing Italy, but the game collapsed when Napoleon III actually operated.


    In order to annex Luxembourg and Belgium, there was even an European crisis, which was pushed back by the British, Russian, and Austrian Olympics.


    Franz''s strategy of dividing Europe that year was almost a strategy of copying the French and took it to Napoleon III.


    It was only that French military strength was insufficient for more than a decade ago. Napoleon III had just succeeded in the throne and coincided with the Near East War, so he did not dare to take risks.


    Now that France''s military strength has developed, coupled with the weakening of the Russians and the inability to interfere in European affairs in a short period of time, Napoleon III''s ambitions cannot be held back.


    Reaching out to the two Sicilian kingdoms was to test Austria''s response. Now that the results have come out, it''s time to pull the skin.


    If Austria does not have enough benefits, even Fudge Napoleon III would not dare to directly promote this crazy strategy.


    Only when there is a common interest between the two parties and everyone takes action at the same time can Napoleon III be assured.


    The exchange of interests involved is too much, involving all aspects, this negotiation is doomed to be protracted. In contrast, letting Francesco II get out of the picture is not worth mentioning.


    At the same time as the negotiations between France and Austria, the Pu-Russian war broke out again, the British did a good job this time. Although they did not find allies for the Russians in Europe, they still achieved results in Central Asia.


    Under the British plan, at the end of April 1866, the Samarkand erupted against the Russian uprising, which opened the tide against the tsarist rule in Central Asia.


    The British not only sponsored the insurgent weapons, but also formed a volunteer army, 8,000 Gurkha mercenaries, to help the people of Central Asia escape from the tsarist government.


    Gurkha mercenaries are among the top three mercenaries in the world. They once defeated 30,000 British troops with 12,000 people with outdated weapons and equipment. They were recognized by the British and have since moved to the world stage.


    If it were not for the small population, it would be a military power. It is estimated that nothing happened in India, but they hit invincible opponents in South Asia.


    The Central Asian Khanate, which has not yet been conquered by the Russians, was also persecuted by the British, including Afghanistan. Within a short time, more than 100,000 anti-Russian armed forces appeared in Central Asia.


    By mid-May, Tashkent, the largest city in Central Asia, had been conquered, and Russian rule in Central Asia was at stake.


    In order to deal with the crisis in Central Asia, the Tsarist government was forced to draw troops from the Caucasus to reinforce the Central Asian theater.


    Looking at the battle map, Franz knew that the Russians were in trouble. A bad business in Central Asia these years, it is necessary to flee.


    If it had not been before, the Tsar''s army would attack the three khanates of Central Asia, the situation would be better. Under normal circumstances, these countries dare not mess with the Russians.


    However, the situation is now abnormal. Everyone knows the ambition of the Russians, there is no possibility of compromise, they have to turn to the British to protect themselves.


    Now the boss asked to go to the battlefield, these khanates can only brace themselves. If they offend the British again, they are really dead.


    Franz asked: "The Russians have deployed their troops in the Caucasus, and the Ottoman opportunity has come. Do you think the British can talk the Sudanese government down?"


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "It is difficult to determine. Although the voices of the main factions in the Ottoman Empire are currently high, the Sudanese government is still in the shadow of the failure of the Near East War and is afraid to challenge the Russians.


    The British''s position can not be ignored. The Ottoman Empire wants to survive without the protection of European countries. The British are the most important part of their diplomacy.


    We have already stated our position in secret that as long as the French demand Ottoman troops again, the Sudanese government is likely to be forced to the battlefield.


    The Paris government is still hesitating, but as long as Napoleon III wants to implement the European strategy, it is necessary to continue to weaken the Russians. "


    In fact, it is not just the French position. If Austria can ask the Ottoman Empire to send troops on the bright side, it will also cause huge pressure on the Sudanese government.


    The Russians'' ambitions for the Ottoman Empire have never been extinguished. It can be said that the Sudanese government most hopes to see the Russians unlucky.


    The only problem is that people who used to survive the Near East War have not been eliminated, and the younger generation has not occupied a dominant position in the government.


    The old guys were afraid. In the recent "Turkish-Russian Wars", they all ended in failure and they have lost the confidence to defeat the Russians.


    Unfortunately, they do not attack the Russians, and the Russians will not let them go. Opening the history book, you know that the "Turkish-Russian War", which was once every two decades, has become a part of everyone''s life.


    The next "Turkish-Russian War" will take at most ten years. This is a historical law, and there have been no exceptions for two hundred years.


    Without the support of European countries, the Sudanese government has not singled out the confidence of the Russians. Even if their social reforms have achieved initial results, the gap between the two sides'' strength is still huge.


    In this context, the positions of the three nations, Britain, France, and Austria, are crucial to them. Moreover, Britain and France are still their creditor countries and they have control over their domestic finances. The London government sneezes and the Ottoman economy is a turmoil.


    Historically, the French could use economic means to pull Russians into chariots. Now the influence of Britain and France on Ottomans needs to be further enhanced.


    Franz said with a smile: "So, Prussians expect God to bless Napoleon III and make up his mind early!"


    He is very satisfied with the current situation. The British''s ability to make such a big movement in Central Asia was completely unexpected.


    However, it is normal to think about it. Rabbits will bite when they are in a hurry. In order to protect themselves, the Central Asian Khanate must also cooperate with the British at this time.


    Everyone laughed. Central Asia was just a rash of psoriasis for the Russians. Even if it was all lost, the Russian Empire was still the Russian Empire.


    The Central Asian coalition forces formed by the British had many internal contradictions, and they could barely cooperate under the pressure of the Russians. Once the Russian threat disappeared, internal fighting would occur.


    Want them to enter the Russian Empire inland all the way, let''s wash and sleep! If these people are capable, Franz can''t be left unimpressed.


    Not to mention the Ottoman Empire, the recovery of the Caucasus was enough for them to struggle for many years. To further threaten the Russians, they may be able to do so in the last century.


    The Vienna government has always been happy to see that it can weaken the Russians and that the Tsarist government has ordered it.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg said: "His Majesty, the British have not only achieved results in Central Asia, but also made considerable progress in the Far East.


    With their encouragement, the Japanese expelled the Russian army on Tsushima. In the ancient empire in the Far East, there was also a dispute between the Haiphong and Cypriots, and the Serbians now have the upper hand.


    Maybe they have to do something, but unfortunately, the telegraph network has not been completed. We are not clear about the current situation. "


    Franz was shocked. Could the historical event be advanced? This is not impossible. Now is the weakest time of the Russian Empire. Obviously, it is a good time to recover the lost land. There may be unexpected gains.


    After thinking about it for a moment, Franz said casually: "The Far East is too far away to affect Europe. Even if the Russians lose the Far East, it will have little effect.


    It is up to them to decide the outcome of the Prussian-Russian war. At most, the British will distract the Russians and consume the Tsar''s wallet.


    Unless the Swedes can be said to do it, the Kingdom of Prussia still has to rely on itself. These potential allies can''t help them much. "


    Of course, these actions restrained a large number of Russian troops, but the Tsarist government did not have much else, it was more soldiers.


    No matter how restrained, the number of Russian troops on the Russian-Prussian battlefield will not decrease. Unless the Swedes take action, the tsarist government is constrained by the supply of supplies and cannot sustain the huge force on the front line.


    This is determined by geographical location. Regardless of whether it is in Central Asia or the Far East, the transportation of strategic materials is eastward; and the strategic materials required by Sweden and the front line of Russia and Russia are partially overlapping.


    For the Berlin government, the other allies are the same. The only people who can play an immediate role are the Swedes.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "I''m afraid this is a bit difficult. The Swedish government has no sign of participating in the war and the British cannot give more chips.


    The promised benefits were seized from the Russians. The trick of the white wolf with empty gloves was too much for the London government to play its due role.


    The Prussian kingdom is even worse, they want to win over Sweden, and they can''t even give them chips.


    Karl XV demanded that the Prussians withdraw from the Kingdom of Denmark, and the Berlin government agreed to abandon the Jutland peninsula only. The duchy of Schleswig and Holstein did not dare to let go. "


    The Principalities of Schleswig and Holstein are now vital to the Kingdom of Prussia. Only by holding up the national flag can Austria prevent the Russians from falling to the war.


    With the righteousness of the Germans, some people donated money and supplies to them, and volunteers who brought their own dry food came to die.


    Volunteers, including Austria, ran to support the Kingdom of Prussia, which has nothing to do with the Viennese government.


    In short, the German National Unification Committee, the German Folk Art Exchange Committee, and many other social groups dedicated to the unification of the German region are strongly supporting the Prussians fighting the Russians.


    If Schleswig and Holstein were abandoned, these support would cease to exist, and Austria''s absolute neutrality in diplomacy could change.


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 Chapter 409： Immediate benefits vs. long-term benefits

    St. Petersburg, after successive bad news, Alexander II can''t bear it. The decadence of the Russian Empire is evident, and the prestige established in the Near East War is being worn away.


    The international situation is still a small problem, and the biggest trouble is still internal. From the beginning, Alexander II was using war to divert internal contradictions, attempting to plunder interests through military expansion and quell domestic disputes.


    As the situation on the battlefield worsens, the domestic situation is also deteriorating. This time it is not a battle between conservatives and reformers, but that the people at the bottom will soon be unable to support it.


    With the blockade of the maritime passage, the supply of living materials in St. Petersburg was seriously inadequate, and prices continued to rise. This is the case in the capital, let alone the surrounding cities.


    The Hermitage, Alexander II, said aggressively: "I don''t care what method you use, you must calm prices as soon as possible to ensure the supply of materials in St. Petersburg. If you can''t do it, I will go to someone who can.


    This is a critical period for the Russian Empire. Regardless of any individual or interest group, as long as they stand on the opposite side of the Empire, they will all be punished severely! "


    Alexander II was not fooled. The shortage of supplies was a fact, and prices that could keep rising were absolutely abnormal.


    At least food prices cannot be so abnormal. As the capital of the Russian Empire, how could St. Petersburg not have food stored?


    The capitalists were human, and as early as the Polish uprising broke out, everyone began to hoard food.


    The tsarist government was not completely unprepared. There was a gap of more than two months between the Putin war and the Russian-Prussian war. During this time, they also stored a lot of supplies.


    Coupled with the food inventory of the original capital, it is absolutely impossible to run out so quickly. Moreover, St. Petersburg itself is also one of Russia''s food producing areas, and the self-sufficiency rate of food is already very high.


    Without people doing things, St Petersburg will not be short of food. As long as the food supply is guaranteed, everything else is easy to handle.


    For example: coal is available around St. Petersburg.


    The Russian empire in this era was basically self-sufficient, except for importing some machinery and equipment, as evidenced by the trade surplus.


    "My Majesty, the ice melted in many areas and the roads were muddy, which severely affected the traffic," said the Minister of the Interior Mikhail.


    What is the reason for the soaring prices, Mikhail is clear. But the interest groups involved are too powerful, and this layer of window paper is not easy to break.


    Alexander II smiled coldly and said, "Is that so? In this case, then the government has provided a unified supply of materials. It must be supported by patriots as long as it is!"


    Support, how is it possible! This is cutting everyone''s meat. I don''t know how many people want to make a profit from it. Now if the government takes over, what else will they make?


    The Minister of the Interior Mikhail said in a terror: "Sir, this is too wide-ranging, and the government''s overall supply of supplies may be in trouble."


    Break money, such as killing parents.


    If such a thing happened, the czar might not be fine, and these specific executors would be dead.


    Alexander II laughed with a smile: "This is the last resort. If prices don''t subside, we have only one way.


    If anyone dares to make trouble, it depends on whether our knife is sharp enough.


    The Fourth Division and the Seventh Division will arrive in St. Petersburg in three days. If the prices have not subsided in three days, the military will be responsible for coordinating the supply of materials. "


    Apparently, Alexander II was clever enough, without expecting the city defense forces of St. Petersburg, to directly transfer troops who had just taken off from the battlefield to rest.


    These frontiers are obviously not affected by the capitalists and bureaucrats in St. Petersburg. They only listen to the orders of the Tsar.


    If the capitalists know current affairs, then hello, hello everyone, Alexander II is not willing to break the rules of the game.


    Otherwise, I''m sorry. The tsarist government cannot solve the problem of skyrocketing prices, so it can only start from the source and eliminate those who drive up prices.


    Copying a home is a required course for almost every lord. None of the prestigious monarchs in history copied homes.


    Usually such emperors kill more people. Generally, the people who create problems are eliminated, and the world is ruled.


    The situation in Europe is special. Generally, nobles are not killed. This does not mean that nobles cannot be killed.


    Alexander II was not a bully master. He talked about his fists when he was unreasonable. Once his face was torn, he didn''t mind the killing.


    In a way, this head was still Franz. Reform has never been bloodless, and Austrian reforms have also been poured out.


    Only the cover of the Great Revolution, many die-hards were revolutionized during the revolution, and the subsequent reforms were successfully implemented.


    Alexander II also realized this. The Russian reforms he promoted were resisted by interest groups and progress was very unsuccessful. Now Alexander II needs to kill the chicken tamarin, it depends on who will become this chicken.


    Mikhail''s face changed greatly, and his political mind was still very bright. He knew that the Czar was dissatisfied with his work. Hastily replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    The Minister of the Interior Mikhail decided to die but not to die. Within the scope of the rules of the game, it seems that it is not a problem for the capitalists to play this way, and the cover of the noble bureaucrats is even safer.


    However, when the Tsar was about to turn the table, the problem changed. Why would a bureaucrat like Mikhail face the Tsar for a bribe?


    Obviously, this is impossible. Their power comes from the Tsar. As long as they are still in the position, the money can be slowly harvested. Why do you need to take risks?


    Perhaps many people have the triple status of aristocracy, bureaucracy, and capitalist, but for them, the most important thing is to maintain their status first.


    Money can be slowly harvested, but there is only one life! The Tsar who raised the butcher''s knife must not be provoked. If it is not good, it will be cut off.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov opened the siege and said: "His Majesty, the conflict between France and Austria is over, and the two countries are currently conducting secret negotiations.


    Fundamental information and preliminary analysis indicate that this negotiation may involve the deep-level strategies of the two countries and may even affect our war with the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg has arrived in Milan. It is said to strengthen communication with the Kingdom of Lombardy. This should be a smoke bomb.


    At the same time, French Foreign Minister Abraham also arrived in the Kingdom of Sardinia, officially saying he was on vacation.


    Yesterday, Wesenberg and Abraham met each other at the junction of Sardinia and Lombardy, and the two held talks for up to five hours.


    The content of their conversation was highly confidential and all attendants were sent, only two parties knew. "


    This information was obtained by Clarence-Ivanov at a great cost, mainly to prove that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not really incompetent.


    Recently, the tsarist government has frequently failed in diplomacy. Although there are special reasons, no one can blame them, but the tsarist government''s internal criticism against them is still getting louder.


    Clarence-Ivanov naturally has to make a difference, and the conflict between France and Austria is an opportunity in his eyes. The two countries did not really fight, which disappointed and surprised him.


    This complex mood is not only for Clarence-Ivanov, but for most people in the Tsarist government.


    On the one hand, they want the outbreak of war in France and Austria and consume each other''s strength in order to maintain the European hegemony of the Russian Empire.


    On the other hand, they didn''t want to see Fao hit. Once Austria is involved in the war, their logistics supply system will collapse.


    With the outbreak of the French-Austrian war, Austria was naturally unable to continue to export strategic supplies to them. This gap needs to be filled.


    Unfortunately, this gap cannot be filled at all. There are only a few industrial powers in the world, and the British will be able to fill vacancies when Fao starts.


    This unrealistic fantasy, the tsarist government never dreamed. Counting on the British to provide them with logistics, isn''t that a dream?


    Alexander II thought for a while and said, "First contact the Austrians and test whether their position has changed. If necessary, you can make appropriate concessions.


    We can promise that without plotting land in the German region, the cutting of the Kingdom of Prussia will be limited to the Polish region. "


    Despite the bleeding in his heart, Alexander II made the decision by gritting his teeth. At this stage of the war, it is no longer appropriate to think about expansion into Central Europe.


    The world speaks with strength. You can divide as many cakes as you have. If you eat too much, you will choke.


    "Strength" is comprehensive strength, not just military strength. Regardless of whether it is acknowledged or not, the comprehensive strength of the Russian Empire has fallen out of the ranks of the four major powers.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    After a pause, he added: "Now that both Prussians and British are drawing Sweden, in order to avoid the worst, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to make appropriate concessions to Sweden.


    We can support Karl XV''s three-country unification plan. Once Denmark merges with Sweden and Norway, they will be dragged into the Putin war. "


    This is a very clear strategy to break the situation, and the Kingdom of Denmark can exchange Sweden for troops at the cost of supporting the unification of the three Nordic countries.


    Long before the outbreak of the war, the three countries were negotiating for the establishment of a joint state. Sweden and Norway are now monarchies. The two countries have basically reached an agreement, except that the Kingdom of Denmark has not made up its mind.


    This hesitation caused the Pudan War to erupt. The Junker aristocrats had no reason to launch this war last year.


    If the three Nordic countries really merge, it will be difficult to take back the two principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.


    Alexander II hesitated to reunify the three Nordic countries, which was indeed beneficial to the Russian Empire in a short time, but the emergence of unified Northern Europe also threatened the Russian Empire in the future.


    Denmark + Norway + Sweden together is another Kingdom of Prussia. Perhaps the Nordic region is constrained by climatic conditions, and the population growth rate is too slow, and it will be inferior to the Kingdom of Prussia. This gap will not be too great.


    The ambition is always stimulated by strength. Will the three Nordic countries remain so peaceful after the reunification? For example: the attention of Finland, or the idea of ??the three Baltic countries.


    There is no doubt that this situation is very likely to happen. The Nordic barbarians have also been **** in history. Once the great power is stimulated, the northern border of the Russian Empire will be lively in the future.


    ...


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 Chapter 410： Arms race

    The situation in Europe is chaotic. How can it be possible to lose Britain? The conflict between France and Austria was not picked up, and the London government was very disappointed.


    However, Prime Minister John Russell is not worried, one for two. Regardless of the excuses of the French, it was true that they reached into the backyard of Austria.


    The seeds of the conflict between the two countries have been buried, which is enough for the British. Provoking France-Austria relations and letting them oppose each other and contain them is the option that is in the best interest of Britain.


    If they were to fight, it would not be a good thing. In other words, any war that breaks the balance in Europe is not desired by the London government.


    Especially at the time when the Russian empire is about to decline, war broke out between France and Austria, and any one who wins is a new hegemon in Europe.


    Any European hegemon is the greatest enemy of the British, and there is no need for any reason. The national policy of the London government has always been so.


    At 10 Downing Street, Foreign Minister Raslin walked into the conference room with a smile and saw that he was in a good mood.


    John Russell said flatly, "It''s all here, then the meeting begins. Sir Raislin, what''s the good news?"


    Foreign Minister Resling smiled and responded: "Just now we received the news that the Tsarist government intends to let the three Nordic countries unify."


    This is something the London government has been trying to do in recent years, but has not done. The unification of the three Nordic countries is definitely not a good thing for the Russian Empire.


    As long as exporting great power to them, the reunified Northern Europe is destined to stand on the opposite side of the Russians. Who gives them a glorious history?


    Opening the history book, I saw that Finland, the Baltic Sea and other large territories were once their territories. Now they are occupied by the Russians. Do the radicals still live?


    Of course, the population of the three Nordic countries is not large, and it is still far from threatening the Russian Empire. However, it is still possible to restrain some of the Russians'' energy.


    This is why the British are willing to support them, anyway, no matter how the North Europe develops, it will not affect the interests of Britain.


    Under normal circumstances, the Russians will not allow Northern Europe to unify. Doing this now means that the Russians will soon be unable to support and have to make compromises.


    John Russell asked uncertainly: "Are the Russians trying to draw Sweden and Norway to war against the Prussians and reduce the pressure on their battlefield?"


    Foreign Minister Raslin replied: "This is the most ideal state. In fact, the Tsarist government should be very clear that this situation is almost impossible.


    The Berlin government has made concessions and promised to withdraw from the Jutland Peninsula, with Denmark''s territorial requirements limited to the two German duchyes.


    For Sweden, this is enough. If the two German states were also incorporated, Denmark''s voice would be too great, and they would not be able to gain dominance.


    The Tsarist government now just wants to stabilize Sweden, otherwise the northern Xinjiang will resurrect, and they will really not be able to support it. Initially, it can be judged that the Russians are now tired of running. "


    The Russians are exhausted, which is the best news. After this wave, the Russians will not be able to cause them trouble for decades to come.


    If the subsequent plan goes well, the threat may be resolved once and for all.


    The Prime Minister John Russell made the decision without hesitation: "Launch our greatest influence and give the Russians a fatal blow.


    Intensify assistance to Prussia, let the Ottoman Empire enter the war as soon as possible, and the Far East should also be launched.


    The plan would be perfect if Sweden could stab Russians. "


    Obviously, John Russell has low expectations for Sweden in the war. If the Russians continue to oppose the merger of the three Nordic countries, then the possibility of the Swedes stabbing the Russians is very high.


    It''s almost impossible now, and the Swedish government must take Danish feelings into account. Denmark and Russia are now allies, and their enemy is the Kingdom of Prussia, which makes it impossible for Sweden to join forces with the Prussians.


    ...


    "Since the implementation of the two strong standards, the Royal Navy has been severely challenged. At present, our navy has a serious shortage of military expenditures, and it is no longer possible to suppress France and Austria simultaneously.


    Not long ago, the Paris government allocated another 120 million francs for shipbuilding. The specific shipbuilding plan is unclear. Obviously this is for our two strong standards.


    The Austrians have not responded, but according to past practice, the Vienna government will refer to the French man-made ship''s funding of 80 to 90 percent.


    Our shipbuilding budget for this year has been used up. To maintain the current advantage, another 10 million pounds must be allocated. Said Secretary of the Navy Edward


    The ten million pounds of this era are not the ten million pounds of later generations. There are no more than ten countries in the world with annual fiscal revenue that can exceed 10 million pounds.


    Dare to ask for so much shipbuilding funding in one breath, except for the British Royal Navy, there should be no second party.


    France and Austria did get the money. However, these two are land power countries. When developing the navy, they must also consider the army.


    If it weren''t for the British clamoring for the two strong standards, the Paris government would not suddenly increase shipbuilding funding and detonate this arms race.


    In this era, the total of the tonnage of the Austrian and Austrian navies is almost the same as that of the Royal Navy, and the number of iron armored ships is still more.


    Facing the clamor of the British, Napoleon III felt insulted, and even Franz in Vienna could not stand the provocation.


    Oh, this is not just their personal feelings, but more precisely the common feelings of the two peoples.


    Everyone wants face, and civil radical groups are clamoring to catch up with the Royal Navy. Then there is no need to say, the arms race!


    It happened that Napoleon III needed to divert the attention of the people so that they would not always stare at the breaking things in the two Sicilian kingdoms.


    Napoleon III provoked an arms race, and that was also promising. The French economy has embarked on the fast track in the last ten years, and last year''s fiscal revenue exceeded the British''s 18 million pounds. (Including the Kingdom of Sardinia)


    Of course, this is just local fiscal revenue. If you add a colony, the British are even more powerful. You must know that India ¡¯s fiscal revenue is as high as more than 50 million pounds, and the British ¡¯s pride is obvious.


    However, Napoleon III did not advise, and he was not prepared to let the French navy exceed the Royal Navy, as long as the French and Austrian navies combined, breaking the two standards of the British clamor.


    Behind anger is also related to international political status. Once the Royal Navy''s two strong standards were achieved, the British gained absolute dominance in overseas affairs.


    Here France and Austria cannot tolerate. The French navy is the second in the world, and the arrogant Parisian petitions every day. This early bird, Napoleon III, must be the one.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal gave Edward a stern glance and greeted his family members in his heart.


    In his opinion, the Admiralty is typically improper and does not know that chai oil is expensive. The "two strong standards" look tempting, in fact, this is nothing to find excitement.


    The British''s financial resources are indeed the strongest in the world. However, France and Austria are not weak, and everyone''s strength is not very different.


    Just like the two strong standards of the original British time and space clamor, they have also been challenged, and even more severe.


    Each of France and Austria has the potential to challenge the Royal Navy''s hegemony. If it were not for the development of the Army, the Royal Navy''s maritime supremacy would have been unstable.


    Agarwal said with a somber expression: "No, this year''s budget has been set. Now the budget of 10 million pounds has suddenly been increased. The Treasury has no such money. If you want funding, you can convince Congress!


    Ten million pounds is indeed a lot, but for the London government, the crowding actually came out. Apparently Agarwal was not prepared to save money and raise funds for the navy.


    Secretary of the Navy Edward said angrily: "The Royal Navy has a relationship with the British National Games. If we can''t guarantee the absolute advantage, once France and Austria catch up, we will regret it!"


    Without so many reasons, the main purpose of the Navy''s "two strong standards" is for funding. The threats of the navies of France and Austria are actually 10,000 miles away.


    Everyone is a colonial empire. The navy is mostly scattered all over the world. All regions are suppressed by the Royal Navy. Where can we talk about any threat?


    Even if the French and Austrian navies join forces, most of them are not actually rivals of the Royal Navy. The problem of mutual cooperation between the navies of the two countries on the battlefield cannot be solved. In the case of individual warfare, they are not opponents of the Royal Navy at all.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal did not buy the account: "So you ask Congress to ask for money! Now the Ministry of Finance does not have this budget. To increase the huge budget temporarily, it must be approved by Congress.


    Without the support of the Cabinet, it is not so easy to convince Congress with the Admiralty. Even if they reasoned and moved with affection, they would persuade the consorts of uncles to agree that the warships built by the French had long been in service.


    As soon as Edward was ready to defend, he was stopped by Prime Minister John Russell. It is a common thing to compete for funds. Basically, the Ministry of Finance has to deal with each department once a year.


    Agarwal''s behavior was not wrong, and he was acting according to regulations. The Admiralty''s temporary increase in budget must go to Congress. The unwillingness of the Ministry of Finance to ask Congress for funding is also in compliance.


    "The issue of increasing shipbuilding funding will be submitted by the Navy Department to Congress, and the time is set for next Monday. We will support the proposal.


    Sir Edward, the Admiralty must be fully prepared to accept questions from members of Congress. Is there a problem? "John Russell said


    This is a necessary process. As long as Congress agrees to increase the budget, the Treasury can either solve the problem of financing by either lending, issuing bonds, or raising taxes.


    The arms race has just begun and the London government has not felt the pressure. In the later stages, they will not be so easy.


    Secretary of the Navy Edward answered, "No!"


    ...


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 Chapter 411： Six Six Treaty

    The European arms race has begun, and the negotiations between France and Austria are nearing completion. Napoleon III wanted to establish Greater France, and Franz also wanted to establish the Great Shinra Empire. Both sides had their own calculations.


    There is no doubt that the strategic conflict between France and Austria is almost doomed. But the time of the conflict is definitely not now.


    Before the empire was established, France and Austria were still allies and needed to work together to share international pressure. This was a cooperation with Tigers.


    On June 6, 1866, Wesenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the New Holy Roman Empire, and Abraham, Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, signed the Treaty of Six and Six.


    The treaty includes: 1. Formal alliance between France and the New Holy Roman Empire, the covenant is valid for ten years;


    2. The two countries recognize each other''s spheres of influence, mainly in areas under actual control;


    3. Austria sold the suzerainty of the two Sicilian kingdoms, the Papal States, Tuscany and other Italian states to France for 20 million Aegis (250 million francs);


    4. France sells the French Balkans to Austria for 200 million francs (8 million Aegis), and sells the colonies at the intersection of West Africa and the New Holy Roman Empire for 50 million francs;


    5. Austria acquiesces in France''s annexation of Belgium, the two Sicilian kingdoms, the Papal States, Tuscany and other regions, and as a cost France does not interfere in Austria''s unification of the German region; (the disputed region is on hold)


    6. The two countries divided the sphere of influence of the African continent:


    The French acquired most of North Africa and parts of West Africa;


    (Remarks: mainly parts of present-day Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Niger, Al-Quds and Sudan ...)


    The New Holy Roman Empire gained much of West and Central Africa, North Africa, and parts of South Africa;


    (Mainly today: Libya, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Sierra Leone, Liberia, C?te d''Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Central Africa, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, part of Sudan and Sudan ...)


    Remarks: Most of East Africa and South Africa that have not been included in the sphere of influence of the two countries. Whoever wins first, the two recognize each other''s sphere of influence in the African continent.


    ...


    There is no doubt that this six-six treaty is full of compromises and uncertainties. The alliance time is only ten years, and both sides are well prepared for the future.


    The core contradiction of the Rhineland region did not make a clear agreement in the treaty, which laid a hidden danger for the future of the two countries.


    Of course, there is no verbal agreement in the treaty, who owns it. In other words, whoever''s fist goes to whom.


    How to determine it, when the French empire is completed, or the German region is unified first, is the time to solve the problem.


    In Franz''s view, apart from sharing diplomatic pressure with the French, the treaty only divides the interests of the African continent, and France and Austria each occupy a third of the African continent.


    If it weren''t for the lack of strength of the two countries in East Africa and South Africa, in the end, it would be to add two to five to directly divide the African continent.


    Enclosure is just a promise. The African continent is not small, even if it is a third, it is more than 10 million square kilometers.


    Franz sent so many migrants in the past, less than five million square kilometers in the actual area of ??control on the African continent, and the rest were only nominal domination.


    Not to mention the French, even if Napoleon III emigrated from the Balkans, there were millions of immigrants in French African colonies, and it was OK to control the coastal areas, let alone think about it.


    Austria''s colonization is okay. Even if there are colonial strongholds of other countries, it is not a climate, and it is not difficult to clear them.


    The French are busy, for example: Did the British agree in Egypt? Another example: In the Morocco region, we also need to ask Spain and John Niu to agree.


    East Africa and South Africa, for the time being, are justified without any division. The French really couldn''t swallow it, and it was easy to sign a treaty, but there was no strength to make it a reality. That was a joke.


    Two points on the African continent is just that France and Austria closed their doors behind themselves. In fact, this plan cannot be achieved without kicking out the British, Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch.


    For Franz, the Dutch can be ignored, and the Spaniards can also be ignored. These two countries have a small range of influence on the African continent and do not respond to the new Holy Roman Empire.


    The treaty will be Austria for a while, and the new Holy Roman Empire for a while. This is the European tradition. There is no way, otherwise it has no legal effect.


    The sovereignty of the Italian state is in Austria. Although this is only everyone''s default, since the French now recognize it, they can only buy it from Austria.


    Similarly, Franz intends to merge the French Balkans into Austria, which can only be paid by Austria itself, otherwise the other state parliaments have opinions.


    The colony was owned by the new Holy Roman Empire and was naturally purchased by the central government. Although this is a left-handed right-handed problem for Franz, it is still necessary to follow the legal procedures.


    All the states in the empire have benefited from the colonies. Naturally, this cost of colonization must be shared by everyone.


    After the localization of the African colonies, there will be more problems. Now these systems must be clarified.


    Franz is very satisfied with this treaty. Austria has long lost control of the Italian state, or has never really controlled it.


    If the Italian region is annexed, Austria will become a replica of the Austro-Hungarian Empire within ten years.


    We need to know that Italy has a population of more than 25 million and is still a nation with a unified cultural tradition. How difficult is this assimilation, Franz has realized it.


    After so many years, Lombardy-Venesia still has a strong Italian flavor. In contrast, the rest of Austria has basically changed under the influence of Germanic culture.


    There is no way to make it easy for them to learn German and learn German. It is enough to send the children to school as soon as possible, but it takes a lot of time to wash away the local customs and culture.


    In any case, the mark of Italy will be diminished for each generation. According to the current progress, it will take two or three generations to complete the national integration in Austrian Italy.


    Many other nationalities in Austria have become Germans.


    For example, the Czechs have long been assimilated in culture. Except for different languages, there is no difference between the local life, customs and habits influenced by the aristocracy and the Germans. Now that the language is unified, the last problem no longer exists.


    Franz can''t do more than 20 million Italians, so he can only send them to harm the French. Regardless of how powerful the French empire can become in the short term, as long as France and Italy merge together, sooner or later they will follow in the footsteps of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.


    Do not look at the total population of France now has more than 44 million, this is the result of the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia and more than 6 million people. The main ethnic groups in France now include: French, Corsican, Brittany, and Italian.


    It is just that the French, Corsicans and Brittany have completed national integration, and the new Italians are incompatible with them.


    After annexing several Italian states, Napoleon III''s largest nation in the French Empire became Italian.


    It is estimated that he would not care about it. In the case of the Emperor himself, the Italians became the largest nation. Is it still a problem?


    It''s too early to talk about this issue. Now for Napoleon III, the biggest question is how to annex these Italian states, instead of considering the trouble caused by the annexation.


    It is impossible to swallow it directly, and European countries will not let this happen. France is also not a Shinto Empire, and it can increase seats in several states.


    In terms of jurisprudence, the Kingdom of Sardinia is still an independent country. They and the French monarchy are not part of France.


    Although the Paris government controls the internal and foreign affairs of the Kingdom of Sardinia, this cannot be changed. The French wanted to merge the kingdom of Sardinia with a long way to go.


    Franz didn''t know what Napoleon III thought, but Franz had already helped with the plan for annexing the Italian state.


    When the conditions are ripe, they will appear in the hands of Napoleon III. The method is very simple: first form the Italian Federation, let the Italian states join it, and then let the Italian Federation and France form a new federal empire.


    Does it look very familiar? That''s right, this is Franz''s reference to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, specially designed for Napoleon III.


    Anyway, no one has experienced it, and no one knows how pitfalls the dual empire will be. Just like in time and space, the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is also considered a great revival of the Habsburgs.


    Coupled with the fact that Napoleon III did not have legal system in Italy at all, and civil supporters were rare, and now only by force, the hidden danger was even greater.


    Prime Minister Felix said anxiously: "Your Majesty, we have obtained the French Balkans. There are a series of issues to be dealt with later. A bad one will cause greater trouble.


    There was a clear agreement in the Russian-Olympic Treaty that the French Balkans were now assigned to the Russians. Although we bought it from the French, the express stipulations in the treaty are no small hassle.


    Especially in the Dardanelles, the Russians have been staring. Now they are busy with the Prussian-Russian war, and may not say anything, these are the hidden dangers of Russia-Austria relations in the future. "


    The merger of the French Balkans was certainly a good thing for Austria. Not only did he pull out a nail behind it, he also extended his influence to the Aegean region.


    However, the consequences are not small. Austria has become the gatekeeper of Europe and blocked the Russians in the Black Sea. The Russian-Austrian alliance is bound to be divided.


    There are ambitious France on the west and John Bull, a cuckoo stick, and the Russians on the east, and Austria will have a hard time in the future.


    Franz said indifferently: "It doesn''t matter. This is our deal with the French. If the Russians are interested in these regions, they can pay for it and multiply the price by 10.


    We can also accept a land exchange. If the Tsarist government wants to enter the Mediterranean, let them pay the price they deserve!


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact the Russians. Except for the Polish region, which we don''t want, other regions bordering our homeland are acceptable. "


    This is nonsense. If the Tsarist government was so rich, it would lay down the entire Balkan Peninsula in one go, and the Russian-Prussian War ended last year.


    At that time, the Polish region had not been lost, and most of the military rations could be solved locally. Waterways connected Austria, and logistics was not a problem. As long as they were willing to smash money, the millions of troops rushed all the way, and the Prussians were already on their knees.


    If you do n¡¯t have money, you can only replace the territory. Do n¡¯t look at the great achievements of the Russians, but the territories bordering Austria, except for Russia ¡¯s Poland, have only Western Ukraine. This is almost plainly telling the Russians that they are looking at Western Ukraine.


    As for how to change the land, the Tsar government does not agree, this is not the point. Anyway, for twenty years, the Russians have not been able to make a comeback.


    Twenty years are enough to change a lot of things. By then, Austria ¡¯s African strategy is almost complete. If no accidents happen, the French will also pit.


    With any luck, the French may have collapsed on their own. Napoleon III is almost sixty years old, and his body is not very good. He hung up in 1873. It is unknown how long he can live.


    There are many illegitimate children, but only one legal son. Born in 1856, if Napoleon III did not live for a few more years, his son would not be able to control the empire.


    The dual empire is not something that ordinary people can play with. There is not enough prestige and the wrist to hold down the opposition forces. That is, the problem is the problem.


    Also in Paris, a revolutionary sacred place, where any wind and grass may cause a revolution, the monarch was a disaster when he was young.


    Even if there is no disaster, it can also be caused artificially, for example: support for Italian independence, or the sudden outbreak of the French-Austrian war.


    As long as you step down on France and get rid of the danger of two-line combat, Russia and Austria can really get along well.


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 Chapter 412： win-win

    The "Treaty Six Treaty" is clearly invisible. If the news that France and Austria join forces to divide up the European continent is spread, the London government should not go crazy?


    To maintain balance in the European continent is not such a balancing act. If the French Empire and the Great Shinra Empire appeared, the European continent would be a triad. Because by then, it is likely that a fourth country will not be found in continental Europe.


    Like the Pandora''s Box, once the ambition is opened, it is difficult to retrieve it.


    Napoleon not only left the French with a brilliant record, but also a great country dream. With the sensitivity of the French people, once the enthusiasm for expansion has been mobilized, most of Italy and Belgium cannot meet their desires.


    Plus Spain and Portugal aren''t too much, right? At that time, Napoleon occupied the Spanish region and must inherit this fine tradition!


    Under the background of the French unifying Western Europe and Austria unifying the German region, can Switzerland and the Netherlands between the two giants have any choice?


    Either take the initiative to join the party or be forcibly annexed. This is the fate of a small country.


    The three Nordic countries that are separated should not want to be alone. For strategic reasons, the Russians will not let them go.


    With all three major powers expanding outward, the British can only be dumbfounded. If you want to interfere, you can''t interfere. Maybe everyone will clear them before turning their faces.


    Even the three nations have the basis for alliance. After the expansion is completed, it will definitely take time to digest, which means that it will not be able to fight on the European continent in the short term.


    Then the British, who have the most colonies in the world, are in danger. You ca n¡¯t run into alliances with Americans, and alliances are useless!


    Of course, the chance of this happening is very small. After the annexation of Italy and Belgium, France''s internal contradictions must be dealt with, and it has no ability to continue to expand.


    Not to mention Austria, Franz in the unified German region just shouted and divided up the European continent. Is this awake?


    Nationalism has now awakened, and the unification of the German region is almost the end of Austria''s expansion in continental Europe.


    However, the limitations of the times, many people think that after Austria unified the German region, it will continue to expand.


    The reason is very simple: Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were all separated from the Holy Roman Empire and belonged to the same cultural circle. The radical Germans counted them all.


    In order not to arouse everyone''s panic and ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, France and Austria have chosen high confidentiality by coincidence. Many people know the existence of this treaty, and few people know the content of the treaty.


    Austria knows only three treaties are easy, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and Franz himself, and France is almost the same.


    In recent years, France''s economic development has been good. Napoleon III''s throne has also stabilized, and people''s calls for the establishment of France have been rising.


    This is definitely the voice of the French people, Franz at most just guided. This is evidence: The former Emperor Napoleon III did a very good job, only because he was defeated and could not satisfy the people''s dream of a great country.


    Compared to the two-time losing streak of the original owner, he still secured the throne, and the desire of the French people for the great power can be seen.


    It was not Napoleon III who actually contributed to the alliance between France and Austria, but the majority of the French people. The shouts they made inadvertently put pressure on the emperor. Since the elected emperor, Napoleon III naturally respects the choices of the people.


    On June 8, 1866, the foreign ministries of France and Austria signed a "Case of Sovereignty between Italy and the Balkans and Partial Colonies of France and Austria".


    This is a cover for the Treaty of June 6 and there are only territorial sovereignty deals under Articles 3 and 4. Anyway, this can''t be hidden. Once the two countries begin to transfer, they will all be exposed.


    It can be traded in Europe, let alone sovereignty and colonies? If you want to deal with me, at most, the British will be upset and make some sales for the newspaper.


    Conrad Holman is the editor of the Austrian Daily and occasionally asks current affairs commentators to make some official comments.


    Of course, as a commercial newspaper, such opinions are usually very vague, and they are generally attacked from the side.


    The news of the territorial trade case between France and Austria just came back, and Conrad Holman''s job came. There is no doubt that this kind of news is to sing praises!


    Turning his pen, Conrad Holman was lost in thought. The news must be eye-catching. For the highly commercialized Vienna Daily, direct official articles are not pleasing.


    With so many people writing, how can uniformity ensure newspaper sales? The Vienna Daily is a major newspaper with a daily sales of 100,000. It will be a readership if you play like this.


    Looking at the globe blown by the wind on the table, Conrad moved his brain and raised his pen to write on the paper.


    Title: Thoughts on the Colonial and Sovereignty Transaction of France and Austria¡ª¡ªCooperation and Win-Win


    This is no longer news, but a dissertation. Commercial newspapers, as long as they comply with Austrian law, ensure that the news is authentic and reliable. There are not so many requirements on how to publish the content.


    Conrad talked directly from the international competition, listed a few historical cases, and then compared the two countries'' treatment plans.


    Finally, it is concluded that cooperation can be a win-win situation. By the way, he praised the efforts of the governments of France and Austria for world peace.


    From the standpoint of France and Austria, this transaction is indeed a win-win situation.


    The French paid part of the colony in exchange for absolute right to speak in central and southern Italy, laying the foundation for swallowing Italy.


    In the Mediterranean strategy, the French took the initiative. With control of Sicily and Tunisia, the French could bisect the Mediterranean when necessary.


    The British strategic layout in Malta was abolished, and the strategic value of this Mediterranean heart was greatly reduced. Unless the era of aircraft comes, it will be able to play the role expected by Britain again.


    Austria exchanged the dispensable sovereignty of the Italian state for the French Balkans and part of the West African colonies, which not only removed a nail, but also consolidated the colonial hegemony of the West African region.


    Incidentally, another bargaining chip was added to the Russians. The Dardanelles was still tempting to the Tsarist government, at least until they gave up the Mediterranean.


    After writing the manuscript, I proofread several times and corrected several writing errors. Seeing no problem, Conrad Holman turned over the manuscript to the editor.


    This kind of big news usually does not have only one press release, usually three or five people write articles at the same time, and the editor chooses the most suitable one to publish.


    Occasionally, discussions are possible, but because of the timeliness of the news, such discussions rarely occur.


    Not surprisingly, Conrad''s press release was passed. "Cooperation and win-win" is better than others in terms of ideas. News has always been inseparable from politics. The slogan of "cooperation and win-win" is very in line with Austria''s diplomacy.


    Although the government did not yell out the slogan publicly, it has actually done so. From the beginning of the Russia-Austria alliance, the prelude to win-win cooperation has begun.


    For example: In the Near East War, the Russians obtained Bulgaria and Constantinople, Austria unified the South German region, and by the way annexed parts of the Balkans.


    This is the manifestation of win-win cooperation. Of course, this example cannot be taken out, otherwise it is too much hatred.


    Not only Britain and France are going to run wild, even the Tsarist government may have opinions. My family members know their own affairs. They are only nominal winners. They paid a heavy price, and their gains are just political victory.


    This result, there is no problem with ordinary people. It is still very clear to the senior officials of the Tsar government that they failed strategically and lost the best opportunity to enter the Mediterranean.


    Take this Fao deal to talk about things, then there is no problem. Anyway, France and Austria have their own needs, and one reason is enough to satisfy the people in the country.


    The slogan of "win-win cooperation" was called out by Conrad, but the impact was not what he could have expected.


    With the publication of the news, it quickly caused a sensation in Vienna, and over time the slogan became the official propaganda slogan for France and Austria.


    With the signing of the treaty, the diplomatic relations between France and Austria also entered a close treaty period. Many people are optimistic that the contradiction between France and Austria no longer exists.


    No matter what other people think, Franz is very clear anyway, the contradiction between France and Austria is only suppressed by man under the common interest.


    This is not the point, the key is that Austria can withdraw from Italy. The effect of military training has been achieved, and they have discussed with the French, which can almost prove the combat effectiveness of the army.


    The rest of the Italian guerrillas, let the French do it themselves! Sovereignty is more than just interest, it also means responsibility.


    To some extent, this unfriendly military consultation has also accelerated the pace of alliance between the two countries. On the battlefield, there was no one-sided battle between the French and Austrian armies, and the combat effectiveness of the two sides was almost equal.


    Of course, this is because the area of ??the conflict is too small and the fighting forces are not large. Most of the two sides are fighting hard, and the officers do not have much room to play.


    This situation has frightened senior officials in France and Austria. The Vienna government jeopardized the prestige of the French, and the French jealous of the Austrian army.


    This is due to demographic advantages. Even after the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the population gap between France and Austria is still very different. Once it evolved into the war of attrition, it was definitely the French who could not stand first.


    Franz is very clear that the French are not weak. You can''t take the French army''s combat effectiveness for granted because Napoleon III collapsed in time and space.


    It should be known that the ratio of military forces between the French and French wars was 47:22, because of the blind command of Napoleon III, the first general battle-the battle of Wissembourg, the generals battled the French army with ten times the force; two days later, Walter In the battle, the ratio of troops between France and France was 130,000 VS 40,000, and the result is naturally self-evident.


    The subsequent battles are basically the same. In almost every battle, Prussia has more than three times the strength and is engaged in battle with the French army.


    Don''t ask why this is so. This question can only be answered by Napoleon III. This is the case anyway, who knows why he directed the troops to send people off.


    In Paris, the French people are already celebrating. Thanks to the newspaper''s help to spread their strategic knowledge, many French people believe that this marks the establishment of French Mediterranean hegemony.


    Although this has not yet been recognized by Britain and Austria, neither can hinder the carnival of the French people. The annexation of the Italian region has become the consensus of French radical groups.


    The celebration of the people, the reaction of the Paris government was quite different. Many people are worried that the deal will attract British hostility.


    Pro-British officials believe that this is a conspiracy by Austria to provoke British-French relations. This speculation is close to the truth, but it is not a conspiracy but a conspiracy.


    The reaction of the people in Paris has told them that they want to stop the deal-no way.


    "Anglo-French friendship", has this thing ever existed?


    Opening a French history book casually can prove that hatred in Britain and France is enough. Friendship is too extravagant.


    Hundreds of years of feud between Britain and France cannot be eliminated in a day or two. In fact, the Paris government has never done anything in this regard.


    Whoever wants to try, please be prepared to accept the honorable title of "national thief". Although the government is pro-British, there are more people in the civil society who are anti-British.


    Napoleon III was very upset recently, and he suddenly found that it was not a good thing that the government had too many pro-British parties, even if he himself was pro-British in his position.


    But in front of interests, personal positions must be compromised! Whether or not to carry out an official cleansing is an issue worth thinking about.


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 Chapter 413： English-Russian reaction

    Although the Treaty of June 6 only exposed the tip of the iceberg, the London government could not sleep. Now John Russell has a headache looking at the map of the Mediterranean. The French army boarded Sicily in the name of helping suppress the rebellion.


    Austria suddenly let go, can anyone limit the French expansion in Italy?


    The answer is cruel: no.


    The Italian region has always been the focus of the struggle between France and Austria, but now that they have chosen to compromise, this contradiction naturally no longer exists.


    "Cooperation and win-win" may be useful in the settlement of international disputes, but it is totally poisonous to the British Empire''s continental balance policy.


    In the official residence of the Prime Minister of Downing Street, John Russell solemnly said, "In the past ten years, the strength of France and Austria has grown dramatically and we have the strength that threatens us.


    If you look at this latest map of Europe, Austria annexed the South German region and expanded aggressively in the Balkans. After this deal with the French, their homeland nearly doubled.


    The French did not hesitate to give up. For a few years, Napoleon III used our opportunity to suppress Indian judgment, annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, and now extended his hand to southern Italy.


    Since France and Austria joined forces to excavate the Suez Canal, they have crowded us in the Mediterranean. If we do not think of ways to organize them to continue to move closer, the Mediterranean will soon have no place for us. "


    John Russell''s statement is a bit exaggerated. The so-called exclusion is completely nonsense. Everyone''s expansion of the sphere of influence ran into a collision, and naturally they had to fight for their interests.


    It is a pity that in the new round of fighting, the British lost.


    In order to ensure the smooth progress of the Suez Canal Project, the British Suez Railway Project, Egypt promoted cotton planting strategies, and went bankrupt under the joint intervention of France and Austria.


    In addition, the interests of the British in the Ottoman Empire, Greece and other regions have not been affected, and their expulsion from the Mediterranean is not in the two countries'' plan at all.


    This is not because Franz does not want to do it. The point is that the French are too irritating when facing the British. Unless the interests are large enough, it is difficult to convince Napoleon III.


    However, there are so many benefits in total, and Austria cannot do it for nothing. It is simply not enough.


    Pointing at the map on the wall, Secretary of the Navy Edward said, "The French have reached their tentacles in Sicily and Tunisia has been included in the protectorate. It won''t be long before we get in and out of the Mediterranean, depending on the French face."


    There is no doubt that Edward is putting pressure on the Foreign Ministry. The Royal Navy controlled the Strait of Gibraltar, and before the Suez Canal opened, it was the most important area in the Mediterranean.


    Foreign Minister Reislin answered with a grimace: "The two countries are closer, and the Foreign Ministry is responsible. Why isn''t it that we are putting too much pressure on them?


    In recent years, in order to restrict France and Austria, our successive actions have caused vigilance in both countries.


    The ongoing Russian-Prussian war is also one of the reasons for the relaxation of relations between the two countries.


    In the common interest, I have reason to believe that France and Austria are ready to form an alliance or have already formed an alliance.


    The compromise on Italy is definitely not that simple. It is no secret that the French want to annex Italy, nor is Austria trying to unify the German region.


    In the current situation, countries have restrained each other and they have failed to achieve their goals. However, the alliance between France and Austria is not the same. The two countries take action at the same time, and we can''t do anything even if we want to interfere. "


    The faces of the people changed greatly, and they thought more. In recent years, the contradiction between Britain and France and the conflict between Britain and Austria has been escalating. In order to limit the expansion of the two countries, the London government has continued to move.


    The Prime Minister John Russell said affirmatively: "The Russian-Prussian war cannot continue, the Russians have weakened almost. If the Russian-Prussian countries continue to fight hard, there will no longer be a balance of power on the European continent. "


    Fighting the Russian Empire is the national policy of the British. The London government did a very good job, but did not expect to patronize the fight against the Russians and ignored the rise of France and Austria.


    Now the strength of the three empires on the European continent has undergone an astonishing change. The number one Russian fell directly to the end, and it will be difficult to recover in the next ten or twenty years.


    The rapid expansion of France and Austria, and now any of them, has the potential to challenge British hegemony.


    Foreign Minister Raislin objected: "It is too late to stop now, and the two countries are really fighting.


    The Russians suffered such a great loss that the Tsarist government could not easily let the Prussians pass; similarly, the Prussian kingdom would not cease war with the Russians, and if they missed this opportunity, their empire dream would be broken.


    In this case, it would be better to beat the Russians at once, so as not to let them slow down and threaten India.


    It is easy to undermine the closeness of France and Austria. The Russians have lost the position of European hegemon, and then they will arise in France and Austria. The seeds of contradiction have long been planted. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal asked, "What if they are allied?"


    Raistlin said arrogantly: "Then we will join the alliance and then break up the alliance."


    ...


    The result of this meeting hurt Raislin. Perhaps because of strategic security considerations, he didn''t proceed according to his plan. The cabinet decided to start with the strength and win Tunisia.


    From a military standpoint, this is the best option. The French army had landed in Sicily, and the Royal Navy lost its opportunity to control the largest island in the Mediterranean.


    In this case, it can only start with the Tunis Strait. The Royal Navy has Malta and Tunisia, and the Mediterranean remains under their control.


    As for the offense against the French, this issue is not considered by everyone. Since the French annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the relationship between Britain and France has not been better.


    Except in the Near East War, the two countries had a honeymoon period, and most of the time both sides appeared as opponents.


    Raistlin didn''t have time to entangle this issue, and now his task is to split the Russian-Olympic alliance. The existence of this alliance for a day is a threat to the world hegemony of the British Empire.


    Who knows whether the Tsarist government will return to Central Asia and expand to the Indian subcontinent after its failure to expand on the European continent?


    Don''t look at the Russians'' heavy losses, just think they have no strength to expand. As long as the Austrians are willing to contribute money, this situation will become a reality.


    With the escalating contradictions between Britain and Austria, Vienna can compromise with the Paris government, but can''t it support the Russians?


    In this era, Canada, Australia, and South Africa have not been developed. If India is lost, what kind of hegemony is the British Empire?


    If this happens, it will be replaced by France and Austria within ten years of the maritime supremacy of the British Empire.


    The world factory is also built on the dual background of raw materials and markets. Without cheap raw materials from India and a huge consumer market, the British industrial dominance would be lost immediately.


    Now that the industrial revolution has progressed, the British have lost their technological advantages, and the British, French and Austrian industries are gradually in the same grade.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II''s mentality will be much more peaceful. Fao didn''t move closer, now he has nothing to do with him.


    The Russian-Prussian war is still going on, because the number of troops to be invested is subject to logistical constraints, and the Russian army has been unable to make progress. He is almost worried.


    Theoretically, the Russian Empire would be the final winner if it was consumed so much. However, this victory requires a question mark.


    Sweden has been stabilized, but the war situation in Central Asia has eroded, and the situation in the Far East has resumed. They are already overwhelmed.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov reported: "His Majesty, the Austrians have responded, and they have agreed to abandon most of the French Balkans, but at our cost."


    This is not surprising to Alexander II. Although there were regulations in the Russian Olympiad, the French Balkans were bought by Austrians for money, so it is impossible to give them out in vain.


    Brothers and sisters have to settle accounts, let alone allies?


    Alexander II asked with concern: "What do they want?"


    Although he missed the best time to enter the Mediterranean, the strategic position of the Dardanelles is still important. If the conditions of the Austrians are not excessive, he does not mind getting it.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov replied: "We have made preliminary negotiations and the Vienna government believes that in addition to economic issues, the land transaction case has also paid political benefits.


    Their quotation is very high, if you buy it, you will pay 200 million Aegis in one lump. Land exchange is acceptable, and they require an exchange of five to one by area.


    If we agree to this transaction, even if the result of the final negotiation is a half-fold, we will suffer a lot. "


    Obviously, Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov was opposed to such a deal, and within a short period of time the Russian Empire did not have the strength to enter the Mediterranean.


    Moreover, now that the Mediterranean coast is almost divided up, they cannot find a foothold.


    The only choice left to them was the Ottoman Empire, but this was a hard bone, and it was not that they could swallow it now.


    After a moment of contemplation, Alexander II made the decision: "That being the case, then continue to grind with the Austrians on the price. We are not in a hurry, it may be good for three years and five years."


    He knows that this is the Vienna government''s desire to ramble, or that the Austrians do not want to watch them enter the Mediterranean to grab the ground, after all, the Mediterranean has been divided by the three countries of Britain, France and Austria.


    Adding another competitor is bound to break the Mediterranean balance. Because of the relationship between Russia and Austria, the Austrians cannot stand alone, which will make the Vienna government passive in diplomacy, especially when France and Austria are closer together.


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 Chapter 414： Colonial Indigenization-Forbearance for the Country

    In Vienna, after a long period of political games, on August 21, 1866, the African localization strategy was finally submitted to the New Holy Roman Empire Parliament in a formal motion for discussion, and it was time to decide the fate of the empire.


    If passed in the Imperial Parliament, Africa will become a century-old strategy of the Shinra Empire, and even the national focus may shift.


    The comedy that the Emperor became an African emirate will be staged in the 19th century.


    Franz was not perverted, he had done enough. Once the African localization strategy is adopted, it will have too much impact on the future, both good and bad, and even this strategy may fail.


    Under these circumstances, Franz naturally will not force the passage of the motion. The best thing to do with this kind of thing is the Imperial Parliament. This time left is to let the colonial interest groups exert their magical powers and persuade the governments of the major states.


    According to the Shen Luo Constitution, such a major national policy must have the support of 80% of the members before this proposal can be passed.


    There is no doubt that the third countries of W¨¹rttemberg, Bavaria and Lombard definitely support it. As long as they want cotton from the African continent, they cannot stop the process of localization in Africa.


    The resistance mainly comes from within Austria. The most likely impact on Africa''s localization is Hungary and Romania, which are Austria''s two granaries.


    At Parker Manor, representatives of the parties who promoted the localization of the African colony came together for business measures. In exchange for opposition support, Baron Fickney proposed:


    "You, the biggest opposition now is the peasants in the country. This group is so large that the empire has to consider their opinions.


    I propose to make a commitment in the Imperial Parliament that Austrian Africa waives its right to export food to Europe in exchange for the support of the domestic peasant class. "


    Without impacting the local agriculture, this is the countermeasure that Baron Fickney thought hard. At present, the grain output of Austrian Africa is not high, and basically it is self-sufficient. The annual export value is less than 500,000 Aegis.


    This is not a government restriction, it is mainly determined by economic benefits. Planting cash crops is obviously more rich, and everyone knows how to choose in terms of money.


    "Her Baron, there is a shortage of labor in Austrian Africa and not many people grow food. We can make this commitment.


    However, with the increase of immigration, the land developed is also increasing day by day. If we abandon the food industry, everyone''s competition will be fierce in the future. "


    The objection was raised by Count Daniel, one of the few major grain producers on the African continent. Don''t look at low grain profits, but there is a guarantee of victory.


    The price of cash crops fluctuates greatly. Although the profit is relatively large, it is slow to sell if it is not good, but the price of grain is relatively stable.


    Because the Polish region became a battlefield, the Russians lost one granary, and international grain prices have increased by eight percentage points in the last two years.


    After the price increase, the profit of grain has caught up with cash crops. Earl Daniel is expanding production capacity and naturally does not want to lose the big market in Europe.


    Baron Fickney explained patiently: "This is a question of the future, and the most important thing now is to change the status of the colony and pass the African Localization Act.


    The domestic population is growing rapidly, and in order to develop the African continent, the Vienna government is also preparing to introduce a bill to stimulate population growth.


    With a growing population, the demand for food is also increasing. If the local population doubles, then without us pushing, the imperial government will take the initiative to let us deliver food. "


    If fertilizers had not been invented, Baron Fickney''s predictions would not come to fruition any time soon. At the current rate of domestic population growth, the empire population will double in more than thirty years.


    The immediate consequence is that Austria will change from a grain exporter to a grain importer. By then, all the Europeans will be short of food except for the Russians.


    This bright prospect is the motivation to stimulate them to invest in farms and plantations. It may not be as profitable as industry, but they are a long-term business and the life cycle of a factory is less than ten years.


    In the German region, the land has always been narrow and densely populated. In this context, people attach great importance to land, and many people are convinced that land will not depreciate.


    After the colony was opened, this idea was shocked, but most people still think that land is the most valuable industry.


    This is why there are farms and plantations all over Austrian Africa, and most African colonies in other European countries are wild.


    It is not that governments do not work hard. The problem is that immigrants are unwilling to farm. Why?


    After hesitating for a while, Earl Daniel nodded his head to indicate acquiescence. The big problem is to reduce food production and switch to cash crops. The loss is not large.


    He was willing to pay for the localization of the African colonies. In order to turn lifelong nobles into hereditary nobles, he has invested too much, and at this time, he must not be in trouble.


    ...


    On September 1, 1866, just as the Imperial Parliament was arguing endlessly, the representatives of Austrian Africa made a commitment in the Imperial Parliament: after the localization of the African colonies, they would not export food to the European continent, which would impact international food prices.


    The turning point appeared, and even the lawmakers who were most opposed to the localization of Africa had no opinion at this time.


    As long as we can keep the domestic grain price from being impacted, everything is negotiable. As for other industries, African colonies have yet to impact Austria''s qualifications.


    Under Vienna ¡¯s immigration strategy, Austrian Africa does not have so many cheap labor, labor costs are higher than domestic, infrastructure is just starting, and there is no industry at all.


    Don''t worry about it in the future. Being able to grow the African continent to the point where it is home, Franz estimates that he will laugh when he dreams.


    It ¡¯s a big deal that the Emperor became an African emirate. There is such a large foundation that is enough to support the century-old hegemony of the empire, and it will no longer be considered by him.


    The world is changing so fast. Who knows that humans will burst out of the solar system one day, or is it that civilization with bad luck has died in advance?


    The biggest obstacle no longer exists. On September 1, 1866, the bill for the localization of Austrian African colonies was passed by the Imperial Parliament in full.


    The commitments of the delegations were also written into the law and became one of the prerequisites for localization.


    Since then, the legal obstacles to the localization of Austria''s overseas colonies have been cleared. Of course, this is only the first step. Colonial localization still has a long way to go.


    It''s impossible to have any remote corners that are qualified for localization. Specific restrictions require careful study by the government.


    The decision of the Imperial Parliament spread through newspapers, spreading from Vienna to Europe and even the world. Franz wrote a good article, "Forbearance for the Country", and highly praised the practice of the Austrian African delegation.


    This was his true idea, it was not Franz''s remote control behind the scenes, it was their decision.


    This concession may not be costly, but the effect is very obvious, which dispels the domestic peasant class'' concerns. This group may not have a strong political voice, but they are numerous.


    At present, Austria''s agricultural population still has nearly 30 million people. Only when this group is stable can the empire be stable.


    Now that the problems have been solved, as long as food prices are not impacted, the majority of farmers will naturally not oppose the expansion of the Empire.


    The birth of "Forbearance for the Country" was quickly sought after by people from all walks of life, and swept the entire European continent, becoming a propaganda slogan in many countries.


    This is not how good Franz''s article is, nor is it flattering. It is mainly politically correct and helps to eliminate regional contradictions.


    Of course, this is based on the premise of Franz. If it is proposed by ordinary people, it is estimated that the spray will not splash.


    This is the privilege of the successful one. Just look at the map of Austria. He is now one of the greatest monarchs of our time.


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 Chapter 415： Radical ≠ dead

    Colonial localization is a long-term national policy that may last for hundreds of years. It is impossible for the Vienna government to integrate Austrian Africa directly, which means disaster.


    The cost of governance, long-term security, culture, and strategic layout must be considered.


    In terms of cost, first of all, the local economy must reach a certain level, and at least the central government does not need to put money in it.


    After all, after localization, administrative costs will increase, and social welfare expenditures will increase significantly, such as: medical care, education, transportation ...


    All this requires money, and if the central government collects enough taxes from the local area, then everything is not a problem. It is one of the functions of the government to use it for the people.


    Conversely, if the local economy has not developed and the central government cannot collect taxes, it will be problematic to allocate these construction funds.


    The conditions are met economically, and it depends on the population composition. In order to ensure long-term peace and stability, the number of people holding the nationality of the Holy Roman Empire must not be less than 80% of the total population.


    This restriction is not a big deal for Austrian African colonies. The local area is dominated by local immigrants, followed by immigrants from North Germany, and not many immigrants from other parts of Europe.


    These people want to acquire nationality is very simple, they have opened the back door. As long as there is no criminal record, an adequate level of ideology and morality is not a problem.


    The population structure is satisfied, and then it depends on the number. The requirements are not high, and the population density must not be less than 10 square kilometers.


    The number of population is optional and can be made up with other conditions. The main purpose is to limit the area of ??the localized administrative district.


    Otherwise, one million square kilometers of colonies will be localized at one time. In the future, these places will develop, and there will be an increase in the number of places.


    With this threshold, there is no need to worry. The whole of Austrian Africa is less than 6 million people. Even if the nobles and bureaucrats want to expand the area of ??the jurisdiction, it will not be possible.


    It is best to let the colony in a fragmented mode and join the native. This fragmentation is also relatively speaking. In the provinces of 100,000 or hundreds of thousands of square kilometers, the units are actually large enough.


    Cultural requirements, not education, just German.


    Most of the Austrian colonies have no problems. The use of German as a national language is the basic national policy. If you do not speak German, you will not be able to get a local registration.


    Even if it was for localization, the local aristocracy would take them away. Don''t talk about cheap labor. Are these people lacking money?


    If you want to make money, the best way is to colonize forever. Only under colonial rule can we act arrogantly, and once localized, we must consider whether the law allows it.


    The localization of the colony is mainly that the old nobles want to go further, the new nobles want to establish a family business, the capitalists see this as a shortcut to enter the noble circle, and the colonial bureaucrats want ...


    This is the common interest of the ruling class. These restrictions must be scored in the end. The higher the final overall score, the higher the chance of obtaining localization approval from the Imperial Parliament.


    The front are all necessary conditions. The natural conditions, resources, and strategic status at the back are equivalent to additional points. If the previous points are not enough, you can make up for them with these additional points.


    This is a realistic need, otherwise it is like a desert country within Libya. Never think about localization. The number of people cannot meet this requirement.


    This is just the beginning. If you meet the conditions, you can only enter the parliamentary discussions. You still need to consider whether you can pass.


    After all, everyone has no experience, and no one is sure how many loopholes there are. Franz simply left the last ring, ready to be patched at any time.


    Many things can be faked, such as population and economy. As long as you are willing to spend money, you can create false prosperity in a region.


    There is no doubt that some of the richest people can do it. What does it cost a little for political gain?


    If you throw a huge sum of money, you can turn a piece of fertile soil of tens of thousands of square kilometers into your own family land, join the empire in the form of noble land, and become a top noble.


    Obviously, this kind of game breaking behavior, Franz is not allowed to occur.


    What a joke, can the king spam? What is the difference between the tens of thousands of square kilometers, and even hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land, and the king?


    So with so many circles, as long as you have the money to develop, Franz doesn''t mind the agricultural company Big Mac. Want to turn these lands into fiefdoms, where can I find such great credit?


    Unless it is the sudden outbreak of World War, incarnation as Long Aotian all the way to stop God, Buddha to stop the Buddha, to establish supreme merits;


    Otherwise, let''s fight it honestly step by step! One step up in the sky is not a good thing for anyone, and "Germany is not worthy" ends in tragedy.


    This "ethics" is not just "moral" is not enough, nor is it just ability. It is more a matching vision, outlook on life, and outlook on society.


    In addition, there are social relationships. In this age of "wood shows in forests, the wind will destroy them", if there is not enough anti-risk strength, it is better not to overshoot.


    Heroes in troubled times are not the only heroes in troubled times. It is mainly only in troubled times that these "heroes" can be accommodated.


    Colonial indigenization did not cause shocks around the world, as Franz imagined, and countries were not optimistic about this policy.


    In many people''s opinion, the purpose of opening a colony is to make money. Once localized, we cannot continue to plunder wealth arbitrarily.


    This is a difference in business philosophy. Austria opened up overseas colonies, first of all planted land on it, following the path of continuous development; while overseas colonies opened by other colonial empires were simply for plundering wealth.


    The French were the exception. Napoleon III also intended to localize Africa, but he took a smaller step.


    The Frenchman couldn''t learn Franz''s play. Insufficient population and assimilation system for compulsory education limit their assimilation speed.


    This point was exposed after the French government emigrated from the Balkans. After entering the French African colonies, these immigrants still retain their original cultural traditions.


    Due to the lack of sufficient language teachers and supporting systems, the promotion of French has not been fast, and the number of local immigrants is too small, making assimilation difficult.


    This is an unsolvable problem. It is easy to assimilate 100,000 people to 10,000 people; to ask 10,000 people to assimilate 100,000 people, and who is assimilated in the end is a question worthy of alertness.


    ...


    Berlin. Ever since France and Austria compromised on Italy, William I has developed a strong sense of crisis. He doesn''t think it''s just that simple.


    France and Austria have always been rivals. How could it be easily given up for the hundreds of years between Italy and Italy?


    There is only greater interest in getting the Vienna government to abandon the Italian region. There is no doubt that this interest is only in the region of North Germany that has not yet been unified.


    With the simple information in his hand, William I almost revealed the truth of the matter. This is not surprising. Who made the Kingdom of Prussia simultaneously an enemy of France and Austria?


    Of course, this is just what the Prussian government thinks. In fact, they are not eligible to be regarded as the enemy of life and death by Paris and Vienna.


    Understanding the enemy is an instinct, and the Berlin government has never relaxed its focus on France and Austria.


    After the news of the "Parliament Localization" passed by the Imperial Parliament, William I immediately reached a new conclusion-"Austrian national policy has changed".


    This conclusion contradicts the previous one. Unifying the localization of the German region and the colonies is not the same line. It is almost impossible to consider both strategies at the same time.


    William I asked, "What do you think the Vienna government wants?"


    Under the premise of Faou''s compromise, if Austria were to unify North Germany, the kingdom of Prussia would be unlucky.


    Unlike other states, the Kingdom of Prussia is too strong. Although the gap with Austria is too big to threaten Austria''s land, their previous actions have long caused dissatisfaction with the Vienna government.


    This means that the Kingdom of Prussia will be suppressed, and it will still be severely suppressed. Junker aristocrats were unwilling to merge with Austria, and there were actually factors in this regard.


    Prime Minister Frank said blankly: "It doesn''t matter what the Vienna government wants to do, what matters is what we want to do.


    Now it seems like an opportunity, or it may be a trap.


    In the case of Faou''s compromise, we proposed to merge with the comedy empire. The British should not object, the French may wait and see, the Austrians ... "


    In the end, Prime Minister Frank did not know how to organize language.


    He thinks this is a very high possibility. The Russian-Prussian War is still going on. If Austria hits it again, they will be dead.


    Who can guarantee that Austria will abandon German regional unification when it starts the "African Strategy"?


    In case they made a wrong bet, they brought the excuse of war to the door. By the way, it also helped the Vienna government solve the trouble of "comedy empire".


    Chief of Staff Mao Qi sneered, "It is not wrong to change Austria''s national policy, but they have not announced that they will give up the reunification of Germany.


    No action was taken, mainly to take into account international influences, fearing to trigger national intervention.


    The situation is different now. We are still fighting the Russians. They can cede General Poland to the Tsarist government and get the Russians'' acquiescence.


    The French may also be bought. Maybe it is in the buying. The Austrians now have only one excuse for us. "


    The atmosphere suddenly cooled down, and the annexation of "Comedy Empire" was the long-term plan of the Kingdom of Prussia. No action has been taken, which was opposed by major European powers.


    Now it''s hard to have a chance to settle the British and French, but without any effect, Russia and Austria cannot agree.


    The Russians can also find a solution. As long as the Prussian-Russian war ends, the position of the Tsarist government may change, and Alexander II does not mind pitting allies.


    The ultimate impediment is only Austria. On this issue, the Vienna government will not budge.


    Attempting to use Austria to sort out the French Balkans and take action to promote the localization of the colony was, in Mauch''s view, wishful thinking.


    He is a radical, not a dead man. The Russian-Prussian War is still going on. Isn''t the breakup of the comedy empire at this time a chance for Austria?


    In spite of this, there is a certain chance that the European War will be triggered, and Austria will be defeated and perished; but before that, Prussia was definitely sunk in advance.


    Moreover, the comedy empire is not easy to bully, in terms of comprehensive national strength, they are only in the six countries of Britain, France, Western Europe, and Europe, ranking sixth.


    Their strength is indeed inferior to that of the Prussian kingdom in its heyday, but in the face of Prussian war in the Prussian war, then they are not at all advised.


    Diplomacy? Sorry, this is not the scope of the soldiers'' consideration, and Prussia is not a diplomatic power.


    Secretary of the Army and Navy Ron rounded up the field: "These issues are more appropriate for our post-war discussions.


    Finding a way to send the Revolutionaries back to the Russian Empire is the most important thing right now. "


    This was not their hindsight. It was mainly the British talents who sent the Revolutionary Party over. Otherwise, by the influence of Prussia, few revolutionary groups in Russia would accept them.


    This time the Russian-Prussian War is a battle between the Russians and Russians on the battlefield, but Britain and Russia are fighting diplomatically. Had it not been for John Bull''s efforts, they would not have had a chance to meet here.


    Foreign Minister Mike Kate echoed: "Yes, it is imperative to end this war as soon as possible. The situation in Europe is changing too fast, France and Austria are moving closer, and the foreign policy of the London government is also changing.


    The reunification of the three Nordic countries is imminent. If the delay is long, the British may give up supporting us. "


    This is not speculation, the British sell teammates too much. After the reunification of the three Nordic countries, the British added another pawn, and Prussia was no longer the only option.


    William I sighed deeply. Even if the Austrian national policy really changed, Prussia had no strength to take action.


    This is not because the British have not given them much support. The gap in overall national strength cannot be made up by support.


    The European continent is too small, and there are too many great powers. There is no room for Prussia to rise and grow.


    William I made the decision: "Let ¡¯s do it. After sending the Revolutionaries back to Russia, it is time for us to fight the Russians.


    Consecutive defeats should create a foundation for them. When the Russian flames ignite, we will negotiate with the Tsarist government. "


    It is easy to defeat the Russians, but it is difficult to defeat the Russian Empire. This war has awakened the Prussian government and made them understand what is the national power gap.


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 Chapter 416： The Second Industrial Revolution Begins

    Franz is very busy. After the localization of the African colonies was approved, more than a dozen colonial cities have now applied.


    There is no doubt that this is a roundabout route. Localize the eligible regions first, and then let the remaining regions meet the conditions.


    Anyway, these cities are the core of the colonies, and the surrounding areas should still be entrusted to them, and they will be separated after the future development.


    This is the consensus reached between the Vienna government and the colonial power. Now that no one wants to be independent, naturally they do not care about the division of administrative regions.


    To show his appreciation, Franz personally met with the colonial representatives. These nobles are his support and the cornerstone of the future rule of the African continent.


    In terms of interests, everyone belongs to a large interest group. Franz is the majority shareholder of this group, they are the minority shareholders inside. Lose everything, gain all glory.


    Internationally, the United Kingdom is restless again. It seems that Fao''s approach has stimulated them.


    On September 2, 1866, the British Foreign Secretary visited St. Petersburg, and publicly stated that he wanted to improve relations between Britain and Russia. On September 28, the London government issued a note to mediate this general-Russian war.


    If he hadn''t received the information and knew that the Russian Revolutionary Party had been secretly sent back to the country by the Prussians, Franz would almost have to believe it.


    The French-Austrian League VS the British-Russian League, I think it feels exciting.


    However, this can only be thought about. Except that the conflict between Britain and Russia is too deep to truly form an alliance.


    What''s more, the Russian Empire is too powerful, as long as they have completed internal reforms, they will be the European hegemons. As long as the London government is not crazy, it will not support such giants.


    So this is where the Russian-Austrian alliance comes. In order to split this alliance, the British tried their best.


    This is a conspiracy, and the acceptance of the goodwill of the British in St. Petersburg will inevitably cause suspicion in Vienna.


    This suspicion does not matter in normal times. In the Pu-Russian war, this suspicion is very bad. The Vienna government hesitated a little, and the Russians would suffer a lot.


    Once such things happen, it will not be long before the Russian-Olympic League will exist in name.


    Knowing to know, will Franz prevent this from happening?


    The answer is: No!


    The reason is very realistic. The strategic value of the Russian-Austrian alliance has been completed. In the next ten or twenty years, the Russians will have to deal with internal contradictions, and the Eastern Front is safe.


    This security is more reliable than the security brought by the covenant. No matter what the Tsarist government thinks, they have not threatened Austria''s strength in a short time.


    In this case, is it still necessary to bind the Russians?


    The world is such a reality. What Franz can do is not to tear up the covenant and continue to maintain a good relationship between the two countries.


    I believe that Alexander II will make the same choice. The existence of the Russian-Australian alliance is also valuable to them, and they can survive the weak period safely.


    For strategic security, the Tsarist government will not tear up the covenant. This time limit was established only when the Russian Empire was weak.


    In the future, as long as the Tsarist government wants to expand in the European continent, the Russo-Austrian alliance will almost reach its end. Similarly, when Austria unifies the German region, it is also the date when the two countries ¡¯covenant ends.


    Is there a solution? Of course, for example: If the Tsarist government is encouraged to die in India, then the alliance can continue for many years.


    To do this, it is difficult to say, and it is easy to say, as long as you are willing to throw money at it.


    The Russians wanted to invade British India. This road is not easy. The cost of war is absolutely very high. As long as the gold master is willing to pay, the tsarist government has absolutely no opinion.


    I don''t know what the future holds, anyway, Franz can''t afford the money now. If he had this huge sum, he would rather plunge into the industrial revolution.


    The Second Industrial Revolution has begun to erupt. Austria was one of the birthplaces, and 1866 was a symbol.


    In May, Siemens, the new Holy Roman Empire engineer, invented the world''s first high-power generator.


    It marked the arrival of the electric power era. Before that, because the power of the generator was too small, it could not be put into industrial production.


    Since the advent of the age of electricity, as the center of the empire, it is natural to give priority to enjoying the results. Franz immediately decided to install street lamps in Vienna.


    Electric lights have appeared since the last century. In 1854, German watchmaker Henry Goebel invented a carbonized bamboo filament light bulb that lasted for 400 hours.


    As soon as it was reported in the newspaper, Franz caught the attention and bought the patent directly, although he had not registered it.


    Franz still has a good manners and can''t do anything to grab patents. Then, naturally, the carbon wire was changed to the tungsten wire, and a vacuum environment was also added.


    Improvement is much faster than research and development, and it takes more than a year to get it done. Then Franz took the lead in the era of electricity, and the lighting revolution was first launched in the palace.


    Because the power of the generator is too low, the cost of generating electricity is always high. Electricity has become a luxury in this era and is only owned by the rich.


    With the emergence of high-power generators, not only the cost of power generation has been reduced, but also the possibility of industrial application, Franz naturally wants to promote it. What could be more useful advertising than Vienna?


    There is no need to pay for advertising, and the newspaper will spread the news to the world. Then, London and Paris must follow up. If the Tsarist government still has money, it will probably follow suit.


    Making money is a trivial matter, and the most important name is known. Attract more people to invest in the power industry. Otherwise, only by Franz''s promotion, will it be possible to spread electricity to industry.


    In August, the transatlantic telegraph was completed, and for the first time, electricity was directly connected between Europe and the United States.


    This is not the same as the previous telegram. Prior to this, the telegraph line between Europe and the United States was not directly connected, but passed on the islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Ships were required to pass the message.


    This is a technical problem. Due to the times, everyone knows nothing about the situation on the sea floor. It depends on luck to lay cables.


    If you are unlucky, it will be directly destroyed by the seabed creatures and will need to be re-paved. Encountered special terrain may also affect the laying works.


    One of the submarine cables has always been problematic, and the problem has not been completely resolved until now. Prior to this, this distance could only be relayed by ships. The news lags behind, saying that operating costs are still high, and commercialization cannot be achieved.


    It is not the same now, it can directly connect two continents, and the commercial value has greatly increased.


    Affected by this, the British have announced the laying of submarine cables from London-Canada, London-South Africa-India.


    The French are also preparing to lay: submarine cables in Paris-French America, Paris-French Asia.


    Franz also ordered two submarine cables: Africa-Central America, Africa-New Bavaria (New Guinea).


    The telegrams from France and Austria to Africa have long been connected, and naturally there is no need to repeat it. The problem of repeated telegraph lines in various countries is that there is no way and no one wants to be restrained.


    Moreover, this is not a loss-making business. Telegraph lines in most areas can make money. At no cost, no one is going to shop.


    For example: Franz was not ready to lay the submarine cable connecting Alaska.


    From the time the Russians took the land, until now, no development has been carried out except for the establishment of a fur company.


    If it was not for sworn sovereignty, the tax administration Vienna government would be too lazy to send. This is a land that cannot be paid off, and it will lose tens of thousands of SHIELD funds every year.


    The establishment of a telegraph line is naturally unnecessary. Anyway, I am not afraid to be robbed, no country will fight a **** battle with Austria for a country of ice and snow.


    This is just the beginning, and immediately after the major colonial empires are taking action, everyone knows the strategic role of the telegraph. This is an essential link in order to strengthen control of the colony.


    In September, Alfred Nobel invented nitroglycerin. Of course, this is still under high confidentiality, and it will not be announced until after the Pu-Russian war.


    After all, this is also a weapon for changing war. If it is announced in advance, whether the Russians want to buy, sell or not, is also a headache.


    Do not sell to affect the relationship. Selling is likely to affect the outcome of the war. Explosives are completely sharp weapons for the bunkers and fortresses of this era. Originally, many of the solid defense lines were not enough now.


    On the bright side, Austria has not sold arms to Prussia. This proprietary new invention is doomed to fail to sell two.


    The Russians won the war, and Franz did not want to see it. The tsarist government lost the war and may need to recuperate for twenty years. After winning the war, they may have to do things again in ten or eight years.


    The toughness of the bears need not be doubted, let alone the ability to die. In order to avoid this trouble, Franz decisively chose to postpone.


    Alfred Nobel was also full of legends. In 1860, he began to research on nitroglycerin fried drugs.


    In 1863, Nobel returned to Sweden to develop explosives with his father and brother. The accident blew up the workshop and killed his brother. The government banned them from conducting further tests.


    The younger brother Yemir died tragically due to the explosion of the nitroglycerin plant and was forced to close the Swedish plant.


    At this time, the Austrian arsenal threw olive branches. The two sides hit it off and decided to jointly develop explosives.


    In fact, most of the arsenals are cooperating with the government, who else would the weapons produced be sold to?


    The butterfly effect played a role. At this time Nobel did not break the boat, but chose a more secure cooperation.


    This is not surprising, Nobel is a scientist and a businessman.


    Risk aversion is an instinct, and he is not the only one who conducts explosives research at the same time. Before the results came out, no one knew if there was a market for the product.


    ...


    These are just technological advances with a relatively large impact, and even more small inventions. The second industrial revolution had already broken out, and in 1866 it was just the beginning of a new era.


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 Chapter 417： Extended war

    The industrial revolution has not affected the world situation, and the use of electricity has just begun. In the eyes of many people at that time, the main function was lighting.


    High-power generators have just appeared, and the use of electricity in industry has not yet started. Affected by the Franz Butterfly effect, the industrial revolution began in Austria.


    The protagonist of the original time and space is now dim. Prussia, which established the German Empire, was still dying with the Russians. The American Empire, which was coerced into coaxing, was licking the wounds of the civil war.


    After the split, the internal market was no longer able to support an industrial revolution. The heavy casualties of the war, the high pensions that accompany it, and the internal conflicts between the states have all restricted the development of the Federation.


    In the past, the economic prosperity of the United States after the civil war is no longer visible. The powers were not volunteers, and the four countries'' joint intervention also benefited.


    After the war, the British, French and Austrian goods flooded the entire American continent, which was the reward for everyone in this war.


    Spain was left behind during the Industrial Revolution because of internal conflicts, and they did not enjoy this benefit.


    ...


    Moscow, the second largest city in Russia, has experienced a period of rapid development since Alexander II abolished serfdom.


    As the second largest industrial area of ??the Russian Empire, the number of workers in Moscow has exceeded the 500,000 mark, the total population of the city exceeds one million, and the fourth largest city in Europe.


    There are naturally many people and social contradictions, which provides the revolutionary party with room for development. The reform of the Tsarist government was only halfway through and there was no time to establish a complete system.


    Although the newly-emerging bourgeoisie has benefited from reforms, they also want greater rights. Waiting for Alexander II to continue reforms? Unfortunately, they can''t wait.


    Moreover, the reforms of Alexander II protected their interests, but did not allow them to enter the center of rights.


    To put pressure on the government, these people joined the Revolutionary Party without hesitation. Of course, this is only confined to providing support in secret, and they are afraid to rebel.


    With the British connected, the leader of the Revolutionary Party, Mattel Torski, returned. This time they will launch an uprising in Moscow, not choosing St Petersburg, because the Tsar has soldiers.


    Once Alexander II''s army changed defenses, the domestic forces were calmed down. Russia is not France, and the military and civilian fish are not so strong.


    In this case, it is natural to choose a place with weak strength and sufficient influence. Moscow is the best choice. This position is very good. Once the uprising is successful, Russia can divide the east and west.


    Mattel-Torski is in a heavy mood. Don''t look at their supporters now. In fact, the chance of success of the uprising is still very low.


    In the past two years, revolutionaries have launched five or six uprisings, all of which have ended in failure. The best record was to occupy a small city and be suppressed by the Tsar''s army.


    There are many people who need them now, British, French, Prussian, Swedish ...


    In addition to international support groups, there are also domestic revolutionary groups, groups of parties who are dissatisfied with the reform, including: radical reformers and conservatives with damaged interests, and farmers who have not obtained land ...


    These people want them to launch an uprising, but they don''t want them to overthrow the Tsarist government. The so-called support is limited to letting them trouble the Tsarist government.


    Mattel Tolsky asked with interest: "Auguste, did you get your weapon?"


    Auguster replied happily, "Mr. Rest assured, I have already got it. I also inspected it personally. All 180 rifles are imported from Austria."


    Mattel-Torski nodded. Russians have been accustomed to using Austrian equipment since the Eastern War.


    This uprising uses Austrian imported weapons. In addition to being easy to use, it also has the meaning of planting stolen goods.


    This is the way English people are used to. If you succeed, you can make a lot of money. Their contradiction with the Russians has a long history, and now they are in debt.


    As an executor, Mattel-Torski naturally has no opinion. Although he is not anti-Austrian, or even a supporter of the Russian-Olympic League, it does not prevent him from accepting British aid.


    Compared with before, now the London government has begun to pay attention to eating, without open flames to support them, but passed through the Kingdom of Prussia.


    This is not a change of the British, but mainly a change of identity. Prior to this, the British and Russian powers dominated the world, and both sides naturally did everything they could.


    Now that the Russian Empire has temporarily withdrawn from the struggle for world supremacy, the successful British must converge and maintain a good international reputation.


    The world hegemons cannot rely solely on force, and they still need to use diplomatic means to solve the problem. The London government will naturally hide this period.


    ...


    Undercurrents surged in the Russian Empire, and the British proposed peace talks began in London.


    The negotiations were very unsuccessful. The Russian representative asked the British to lift the blockade on the Baltic Sea, but was rejected, and the negotiations reached an impasse.


    The negotiations did not affect the battlefield, and the war continued. Under the command of Mauch, the Prussian army fought and retreated, and the Polish insurgents were thrown as cannon fodder to the Russians.


    Successive victories have boosted the morale of the Russian army, and this war seems to be over.


    Looking at the military map, Franz sighed. The Russian army, which seems to have the upper hand, is actually dangerous.


    While shrinking the line of defense, the number of troops in the Kingdom of Prussia is also being concentrated. The Russian army continues to advance, and its forces are inevitably dispersed.


    The battlefield has been transferred from Belarus to Poland, and the Russians'' domestic combat advantage no longer exists.


    Although Poland is still their homeland, the Poles are on their opposite side, which is no different from going deep into the enemy country.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received news that the Far East War broke out two months ago and the Russians added another front."


    Franz was startled, and then returned to normal. The time is ahead, but this is normal.


    On the one hand, it is the diplomatic means of the British, on the other hand, the Russians are now in the weakest state.


    Compared to Europe and Central Asia, the Far East is least important to the Russians, and it is also the weakest place.


    At present, two battlefields in Europe and Central Asia have restrained a large number of Russian troops. Even if the Tsarist government wants to reinforce the Far East, it is still weak and incapable.


    This is not that Alexander II has no soldiers, nor is it that he has no money in his hands. The key point is that Central Asia has already fallen into the battlefield. To reinforce the Far East, we must pass the Siberian bypass and send troops from Europe. It will take about a year.


    And the number of troops can''t be too large, otherwise they can''t solve it. These restrictions can almost directly declare that the Russian failure in the Far East became a foregone conclusion.


    Franz didn''t continue the topic and asked, "Are the Ottoman hands on?"


    In order to allow the Ottoman Empire to participate in the war, Britain, France and Austria were putting pressure on them. The Sudanese government is afraid of the Russians, as well as the three hooligans watching the war.


    The British and French navy often haunted the Ottoman ports, and the excuse was naturally to make them pay back. Austria is also sharpening the Hoo Hoo on the Sinai Peninsula, which means a lot to restore the Holy Land.


    Of course, on the bright side, the Vienna government never asked the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Russia, but only conducted military exercises.


    After this non-exercise, did you withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula? A regiment of troops was left on the peninsula, which proved that Austria did not intend to provoke war.


    The Sudanese government doesn''t know what it thinks. Anyway, Britain and France issued an ultimatum. Either fight the Russians, or fight with Britain, France, and Austria.


    The threats are mostly there, but the Sudanese government dares not take risks. The Ottoman Empire''s debt to Britain and France could not be paid off, and Austria was jealous of Jerusalem.


    Everyone keeps the Ottoman Empire, which is to let them contain the Russians. If this is not possible, the value of their existence will not exist.


    Do not look at the Russians often rely on their accounts, that is the confidence of them. Except for this one exception, who is better off for the rest of the countries that dare to rely on their accounts?


    For example: Mexico, the last government was finished because of laziness. In order to collect debts, French personnel sent troops to Mexico and supported Massimilino I''s succession.


    Mexico, as far away as the Americas, failed to escape, let alone the Ottoman Empire, not to mention, force collection of debts is the instinct of the powers of this era.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied, "With the support of Britain and France, the Sudanese government has issued a national mobilization order.


    Currently, the Ottoman Empire has assembled 300,000 troops, but they are not planning to attack the Caucasus, but they want to attack Constantinople. "


    Li Zhizhi faint!


    Franz''s mind popped out of this idiom.


    If it is an attack on the Caucasus, then it may still be a bit cheaper. Even if the Russians are going to take revenge in the future, they will still have the opportunity to hold on to their geographical advantage.


    Constantinople is different. The political interests are too big. The Tsarist government would rather lose Poland than give up here.


    Once occupied, Alexander II can only choose to die to the end. Don''t look at the Russians'' exhaustion and internal contradictions, but things will change when defending Constantinople.


    Franz sneered: "Since the Sudanese government wants to find death, let them go! Just check the results of their reforms. If they fail, the Ottoman Empire should be dead."


    The Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire were also vengeful, and Franz naturally inherited the fine traditions of his ancestors and pulled out this hidden danger.


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 Chapter 418： Russia-Olympic relations encounter cold

    On October 7, 1866, the Sudanese government submitted an ultimatum to the Russian Minister, demanding that the Russians surrender Constantinople within 48 hours, otherwise it would be war.


    This ultimatum of war did not wait for 48 hours. After receiving the ambassador from Russia, he responded directly: then war!


    How can the Ottoman Empire prepare for war so much that it can''t hide the Russians? As a rival, the Tsarist government has never relaxed its surveillance of the Ottoman Empire.


    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also attracting Ottomans, but they can''t get any benefits, and the result is naturally futile.


    Seeing the Sudanese government''s mobilization, Alexander II knew that war was inevitable.


    Just open the map and you''re all set. The Ottoman Empire had few choices, with three neighbors in total.


    Geography determines that Persia is not easy to fight. Even if it wins, there is not much oil and water. The Sudanese government in the Jirib area does not need to fight.


    Austria dared not fight or could not touch it. The Sinai Peninsula bordered by it was separated by a vast desert. Attacking the Balkans by sea, there was more than enough heart and no chance to land.


    Only Russia is left. The Black Sea Fleet was annihilated in the Near East War, and due to financial constraints, it has not recovered for so many years.


    With the support of Britain and France, whether it is attacking the Caucasus or Constantinople. It is too easy to lock the Bosphorus Straits, which is a few hundred meters wide.


    The excuses for the Sudanese government''s painstaking preparation for war turned into farce.


    Constantinople has assembled 80,000 Russian troops. The total strength of the Russian army on the Russian Balkan Peninsula has reached 150,000. Relatively speaking, the Caucasus is a weak point.


    Both sides have declared war, and the battle will still be fought. This time, the Ottomans had no choice but to have an absolute military advantage. Naturally, they had to do a lot.


    Saint Petersburg, receiving news of the Ottoman declaration of war, Alexander II''s frown tightened. There are more and more enemies, which is not a good thing.


    The war potential of the Russian Empire has actually been launched, which is limited by traffic and productivity, which is already the largest force they can use.


    500,000 to 600,000 troops in Eastern Europe are going to die with the Allied forces of Popol. At present, there is no opportunity to win the war. In order to prevent Sweden from looting, 50,000 troops are also deployed in Northern Europe.


    The Far East has also deployed 70,000 to 80,000 troops, but because the area under its rule is too wide, not many troops can be invested in the army.


    More than 300,000 Russian troops in Central Asia are fighting hard against the enemy, or they are being beaten down. This part of the army is basically recruited on an ad hoc basis, and it is not bad to be able to stabilize the front.


    The Balkans seemed to have enough troops. In fact, at most 150,000 Russian troops defended Constantinople. Fortunately, the French sold the Balkan colonies to Austria, otherwise they would have one more potential enemy.


    The Caucasus must now send more troops, and no one can guarantee that the Sudanese government will not attack the West. In case the Caucasus is lost, the enemy can kill the Volga all the way.


    The army is not enough, this is the true feeling of Alexander II. Millions of Russian troops are fighting **** the battlefield. To support this war, the domestic economy has been severely affected.


    Fighting attrition is the most painful. It is impossible to invest more troops. The tactics of the sea of ??people cannot be exerted. This is a serious challenge for the Russian army.


    What''s worse is that European countries have clearly seen the reality of the Russian Empire. The so-called million Russian army is a joke. On any battlefield, the Tsarist government cannot invest millions of troops.


    These changes also affected Russia-Austria relations. The Austrians felt that the alliance was optional and the Russians felt that the Austrian allies did not contribute.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval whispered, "His Majesty, after the outbreak of the war with the Ottomans, we will only be dealing with Austria.


    I am afraid that this year''s fiscal revenue will reach the lowest record in 30 years, and it is likely to continue to decline next year. "


    Such a turn of events makes the Minister of Finance really speak with confidence. Although the responsibility is not on them, the problem falls to them when they have no money.


    Fortunately, a sum was issued from the Jews before the tsarist government had long since gone bankrupt. Even so, Kristanval dare not relax his vigilance.


    Such windfalls cannot exist every day. According to the current situation, they will soon face a financial crisis again.


    Alexander II asked indifferently: "How low will it be?"


    "This year''s fiscal revenue will drop to about 150 million rubles. If the war continues, it may drop to 120 million rubles next year."


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval''s voice was getting quieter. We must know that before the war broke out, the fiscal revenue of the Tsarist government had exceeded 300 million rubles, and now it is directly cut.


    The reality is so cruel. The Russian empire is now surrounded by all sides. In addition to the Arctic Ocean, it is also safe, and there is war from Eastern Europe to the Far East.


    Overseas trade has shrunk sharply, and the huge profits brought by grain exports in the past are no longer there.


    Compared with less export trade, the value of import trade has increased dramatically. Russia''s foreign trade is settled with gold and silver. This change has caused a large outflow of domestic gold and silver.


    The consequences of the loss of wealth quickly reflected in the economy, and deflation has become a social problem that the Tsarist government cannot avoid.


    "It seems the Austrians have made a lot of money."


    The seemingly unintentional words of Alexander II have already done all the changes in Russia-Austria relations. I''m unlucky, you get rich, no matter how good your friend relationship will be, it will be the same when you rise to state relations.


    No one answered this, and Russia-Austria friendship remains politically correct. Even jealousy and jealousy can''t change the fact that the Tsar cannot leave Austria.


    ...


    Alexander II was right, Austria has indeed made a lot lately. Due to the war, the Bosphorus was blocked and Austria naturally monopolized trade with Russia.


    Sweden in the Nordic region also made a small fortune, but their national strength is limited and they can only export a small number of goods.


    In addition to trade with Russia, another benefit is that Austria''s market share in agricultural products has increased. Russian grain exports can now only be sold to Austria, and then processed to the international market.


    This has hit another wave of competitors. Enterprises that originally purchased Russian grain for finishing are now forced to snap up in the international market because of lack of raw materials.


    After the war between the Russians and Ottoman, the transaction price on the international grain market rose by another ten points within a short period of time. This is just the beginning. As long as the supply and demand relationship is not resolved, food prices are likely to continue to rise.


    In the middle of the 19th century, half of the world''s population was hungry, and hundreds of thousands, or even millions, died of hunger each year.


    In this context, it is clear that European food shortages cannot be solved in a short time. Increasing food production is easier said than done, but difficult to do in practice.


    There is no shortage of major colonial empires in the land. The problem is that the initial investment in the cultivation of food for wasteland cultivation is not small, and the market return rate is not high enough.


    If a bumper crop is encountered, it is likely to rot in the ground. Not everyone does not need food anymore, many people cannot afford food on bigger issues.


    In this era, only European countries have the purchasing power in the market. Other regions are self-sufficient. If they cannot be self-sufficient, they can only starve.


    Purchasing power has limited capacity, and in the event of an emergency, grain prices will naturally rise in the short term. Maybe everyone has reserves, but capitalists need to make money, and ultra-high food prices are also one of the means.


    These have little to do with Austria. Regardless of changes in international food prices, as the world''s largest food exporter, domestic food prices are very stable.


    As one of the beneficiaries, Franz''s wallet has been a lot more drummed. This has failed to attract Franz''s interest. At the critical moment of the industrial revolution, it is clear that emerging industries have more "money".


    "His Majesty, the Minister of Russia has informed us that they will raise tariffs because of the war," Frozen Minister Weissenberg said, frowning.


    Franz frowned. Raising tariffs will inevitably affect the trade volume between the two countries. But does the Russian Empire really have the capital to raise tariffs?


    Franz didn''t bother to figure out the plan of the tsarist government.


    "Maybe it''s time for our export prices to rise!"


    Wool comes out of sheep. Rising tariffs lead to rising commodity prices. This is a normal business law.


    Perhaps the increase in tariffs could protect certain industries in Russia. However, this is the era of war, and the two countries'' largest trading commodities are strategic materials.


    This is a necessity and the tsarist government must accept the price increase. Isn''t raising tariffs an excuse for capitalists to raise prices?


    This increase in price will definitely exceed the increase in tariffs, and it will ultimately be the Tsarist government that will suffer.


    Franz was sure that this decision was definitely not made by Alexander II. Obviously he shot himself in the foot, Alexander II was not such a fool.


    Either the financial problems of the Tsarist government and the silly policies of bureaucrats who are desperate to invest in medicine; or they are promoted by domestic capitalists in an attempt to obtain greater benefits.


    The truth was covered up, and no one thought of a sentiment from Alexander II, which caused his bureaucrats to associate and make a silly decision, thus ending the honeymoon period between Russia and Austria.


    If Alexander II knew it, he would definitely regret it.


    This decision has indeed protected many domestic industries. On the surface, it seems to be a good policy. From the beginning of industrial development, protecting national industries is beneficial to the development of domestic industries.


    However, the benefits were not realized, and the bad results had already happened first, and the tsarist government soon paid a bitter price for this.


    The tariffs have led to an increase in the prices of imported goods from Austria. In order to save money, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government chose to purchase materials from local companies-Tiankeng is about to be born.


    ...


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 Chapter 419： Struggling to meet pit teammates

    Randall Garment Factory, St. Petersburg. The workers in the workshop are busy. Now they are making a batch of military uniforms. Winter is coming soon. Cotton is a must.


    If you look closely, you will find that these cotton coats are defective. The fluffy stuff was obviously not cotton, and the rags in it were clearly visible.


    Nicholas Cage, owner of the Randall Garment Factory, has been suffering from headaches for several days after seeing reports of raw materials rushing.


    Initially, the products of Randall''s garment factory were made of cotton. The main market was folk. Although it was the worst cotton, it was also a real cotton coat.


    However, the situation changed with the outbreak of the war. After the sea route was cut off, the supply of raw materials became their biggest problem.


    This situation has become more serious after receiving military orders. In order to make up for the shortage of raw materials, Randall''s garment factory used substitutes.


    For example: crushing used clothes, buying some used cotton clothes and rebuilding them, gauze discarded by the hospital ...


    However, this is still a drop in the bucket. But it''s not Nicholas Cage''s style if you have money.


    "Yadil, to continue to increase the straw content, we must complete the order with the current raw materials."


    Yadir said in horror: "Mr. Cage, we have already added a lot of straw. If it continues to increase, I am afraid there will be problems!"


    There is nothing strange about adding straw to cotton clothes, but now this addition is not cotton clothes, but straw clothes.


    Except for a layer of cloth on the outside, all of which was broken straw, which was found to be almost inevitable.


    Could not help Yadir not worry, this is military uniform, Russia''s winter is so cold, that will cause great disaster.


    Nicholas Cage said casually: "Don''t worry, the battlefield is in Poland. There are warm winters there, and the soldiers'' bodies can''t be frozen!"


    Although he was a little bit worried, as long as he thought about his background, he was relieved. Production of unqualified uniforms. When did his uniforms pass?


    Fading, shrinking, and fragile are all normal conditions, and Nicholas Cage is used to it. Anyway, it can be delivered, and it does not matter if the defective product is not defective.


    This time it was a bit overkill, Nicholas Cage paused and added: "Thicken up!"


    No problem, the straw can also keep warm, anyway, gray animals are not worth it, just use it!


    ...


    It wasn''t just Nicolas Cage who made the same decision. Many suppliers chose to charge the best.


    Qualified products, don''t dream about it, everyone should make money?


    Russia ¡¯s industrial production costs are already high, and the bureaucrats are eating so hard. How can they make a profit without reducing the production costs?


    ...


    The change of suppliers directly reflected on the battlefield. The earliest victims were Russian troops in the Baltic Sea region. Most of their supplies were supplied by the industrial area of ??St. Petersburg.


    Colonel Gerald is the quartermaster of the Eighth Division of the Russian Baltic Regiment. This is a fat poor job. He also made a lot of money by taking advantage of his post.


    However, Colonel Gerald Reid was afraid now. Prior to this, the supply of materials in Austria exceeded seven levels. The quality of these products may also have problems, but it does not affect the use.


    Now the situation has changed. The amount of Chinese goods and materials received in the past month has surged to more than half of the entire logistics supply system.


    It can be said that as long as it can be bought in the country, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government are giving priority to domestic production, which will cause headaches for the officers of the Logistics Department.


    If only 20-30% of the materials are unqualified, they can think of ways. For example: report the war damage directly, or mix and match to make up for it, anyway, the Russian army also took a short time.


    After taking the benefit fee, they settled the matter, and now they are looking at junk products at a glance. What can I do?


    Send it down? The frontline soldiers are in trouble. Who can afford it? In addition to these things, these quartermasters need to take responsibility.


    The Russian army also has rules, and it is forbidden to accept substandard products. However, it is not acceptable if you do n¡¯t accept it. At this time, it is not ugly to block back the big ones?


    Gerald Reed ordered: "Take a closer look and see how much is available in it. Give me statistics!"


    Now he just expects that the bureaucrats in the rear are a bit scrupulous, and there must always be something available.


    The time passed by every minute and second, and the results of the inspection made Geraldine Shock shocking. He didn''t talk about the straw coat and quilt.


    Weapons and ammunition are unqualified, these things are easy to handle, and they are directly damaged. Anyway, there is no standard for the consumption of these things on the battlefield.


    The most troublesome thing was the food. The cans served to the bottom officers were moldy. Colonel Gerald Reed opened one and found that there were small animals in it.


    Not to mention the food of ordinary soldiers, potatoes that have been sent, corn that has changed color, black bread that can be used to repair the fortress ...


    Only unexpected, not impossible. The only thing that Gerald Reed was pleased with was the one-month supply of supplies for three months.


    Except for non-conforming products, they are qualified products. The number of supplies calculated now is based on full members. After a long battle, the actual number of eighth divisions is less than seven floors full.


    If there are more dead people on the battlefield, or if you grab some supplies back from the enemy, and report more war damage, this winter will barely be able to pass.


    ...


    For the Russians, it was only themselves who could bring them down. The Tsarist government has enough strength to deal with it, even from all sides.


    It is a pity that Alexander II ignored the terrible nature of the wrong political signals. The coldening of Russia-Austria relations led to increased tariffs, on the one hand for bureaucrats to flatter, and on the other hand for the benefit.


    Although there are also rebates available in the Russian-October trade, the rebates offered by Russian capitalists cannot be held high!


    For the same commodity, Austrian capitalists give a maximum of 20-30% rebates to Russian local capitalists. This number can be reversed and bureaucrats get the largest share.


    As for increased costs, cut production costs. As long as you are willing to sacrifice product quality, are you afraid that you can''t control the cost?


    Alexander II never dreamed of it, and the reformist officials he promoted actually corrupted in such a short period of time.


    The first reason for purchasing Austrian goods was that the bureaucrats were still a bit scrupulous, and they knew the importance of logistical supplies to the war. However, people would not be satisfied, and they would receive more rebates and naturally become greedy.


    On the other hand, because Russia ¡¯s domestic production capacity is not enough, even if the bureaucrats do not care about the life and death of frontline soldiers, they cannot be reduced in quantity and can only be purchased.


    Over time, the production capacity of Russian capitalists has also increased, and political changes now allow bureaucrats and capitalists to see opportunities.


    Prior to this, there were still a few restrained officials who were afraid to act wildly. Misinterpreting the political signals of Alexander II now makes these officials silent.


    The consequences are naturally not as simple as the bureaucrats think. Layers of deduction have become the practice of the Russian army. Those who can keep their sense in the face of interests are always a minority.


    The upper ranks are rotten. Can you still expect the lower ranks to be clean and honest?


    This time Franz did not quietly be an audience, but pushed. It provided a space for the Tsar government bureaucrats to give full play to.


    In his opinion, the Prussians sent a caravan, which would give the Russian army the greatest damage. Waving the banknote directly, said to the quartermaster: buy, buy, buy. Much higher than the death on the battlefield.


    As long as there is money, even the enemy can be a guest of honor to the Russians, and there is no enemy in front of interests.


    Franz acknowledged the corruption of the Russian military''s logistic system, and Austrian capitalists also contributed greatly. In order to get more orders, everyone also showed their magic.


    But this is only an inducement, and in essence the Tsarist bureaucracy has long since decayed. The lack of effective oversight has made Russia''s bureaucrats happy.


    At the beginning, the Vienna government also sent people to supervise exports, fearing that they would lose their brands and lose this big market.


    No longer needed, in order to retaliate against the Russians increasing tariffs, Franz chose to ignore.


    Ignorance is not just about deregulating domestic goods, but also for example, allowing fake and shoddy products to appear in the Russian military system.


    Simply put, it is the inferior goods produced in Russia, with a trademark as an Austrian military product.


    Prior to this, the Vienna government severely cracked down, and sent a special person to supervise it. Once found, it was referred to the Russian Foreign Ministry.


    In terms of diplomacy, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government did not dare to mess up. After handling several scapegoats, the rest did not dare to mess up.


    According to the usual practice, goods produced in Austria do not need to be inspected at all, and the defective rate is within the controllable range; while the locally produced munitions products need to be selected for qualified products mixed in defective products.


    There is no doubt that the prices of munitions exported by Austria are higher. Now that there are no restrictions, capitalists naturally don''t mind posing.


    As long as a part of the qualified samples is provided, a thick red envelope is attached, and it is handed over to the official responsible for prosecution, and everything is solved.


    This is definitely not an Austrian pit teammate, it is a Russian bureaucracy. Franz had sent some people to gather evidence, and then revealed it after the incident.


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 Chapter 420： Qing Jun side

    The Russia-Australia relationship has undergone a turnaround, which has quickly triggered a chain reaction in politics, and the London government can finally sleep peacefully.


    Alliances without conflicts are terrible, but conflicting alliances are not a concern.


    Now that the relationship between the two countries is cold, the support of the Vienna government for the Russians will definitely be discounted. This is what the London government wants most.


    Other issues can be postponed. Only the Russian threat to India must be resolved immediately.


    A few years ago, the British still remembered the Great Indian Uprising. It was because of the secret support of the Russians that the London government paid hundreds of millions of pounds in military expenses.


    If this hidden danger is not resolved, who can afford it?


    The most important thing in India is people, and social conflicts are also a lot. As long as some people stir up the flames, the outbreak of rebellion is just a common occurrence.


    The best way is to separate India from other countries. Small countries do not matter. They have neither the courage nor the strength to do things, and the big countries are different.


    In particular, the three countries of Russia, France, and Austria are the focus of the London government''s strict prevention of death. At present, neither France nor Austria has extended their claws to India. Only the Russians have expressed interest. The London government naturally wants to cut off the tsarist government.


    Independence in Central Asia is the best option, leaving such a buffer zone to protect the enemy from the country. Even if the British-Russian conflict is in Central Asia, it does not hurt the Central Asian London government.


    On the current four fronts, the Central Government is the most strongly supported by the London government. Sending mercenaries to battle in person is enough to illustrate the problem.


    At 10 Downing Street, Foreign Minister Raslin Hui reported: "No accidents happened. This time the negotiations failed. The Russians were unwilling to make any concessions. The conditions they gave in the end was to restore pre-war conditions.


    This made our friends unacceptable. The Prussians made territorial claims against the Lithuanian region, while also demanding Poland''s independence.


    The Ottomans wanted to take back Constantinople, and they are said to be negotiating with Austria to redeem part of the Balkans.


    The Vienna government did not directly refuse, but now the price has not been negotiated. If Constantinople is withdrawn by the Ottoman Empire, then the redemption of the Dardanelles is not a big issue and Austria seems to lack interest in the Black Sea.


    The representatives of the Eastern Empire hoped to recover the Western and Far East. At present they are playing well in the Western Territory. It is said that the old general still carried the coffin to the expedition.


    There is some chaos in Central Asia. It is too difficult to coordinate the joint operations of several Khanates, but their hatred of the Russians is worthy of recognition.


    Our friends have a fairly firm will to fight. The situation on the battlefield, on the whole, is in our favor.


    Not long ago Russia-Olympic relations have changed, it seems that Alexander II had lost his temper. With the encouragement of capitalists, the Tsarist government raised tariffs with Austria and the Cold War broke out on both sides.


    The Austrians have sharply increased the prices of export goods by about 50% compared with the previous ones, and some goods have also increased by 100%.


    If nothing else, Austria''s support for the Russians will be further reduced in the later wars, and the Russians have no chance to retreat this time. "


    These conditions are obviously not acceptable to the Tsarist government. Otherwise, the Russian Empire will have a short lap, especially in Constantinople, where there is no room for negotiation.


    Russia-Olympic relations have been cold, which was originally operated by the London government. Any contradictions are accumulated little by little. Some people in the Tsarist government feel that they have lost an alliance with Austria, and there are also such people in the Vienna government.


    In this context, the usual small contradictions of the English people who once again provoke alienation were naturally magnified infinitely.


    When Franz knows it, there is nothing he can do but just let the relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. The same was true of Alexander II, and even if it was discovered, it could not be stopped.


    In addition to the benefits, everyone has to face. The benefits brought about by the Russian-Australian alliance are no longer sufficient for them to act to suppress contradictions.


    The two powerful emperors were unwilling to make concessions, and things gradually got worse. Only after the sequelae broke out, the two sides would re-emphasize the role of the alliance.


    Obviously, the British will not give such opportunities. Continued divorce between Russia and Austria has become the most important relationship between the British Foreign Office.


    John Russell said with a smile: "It seems that the means of peace have failed, then the test of strength is next.


    The lonely Russians are not so terrible. As long as the war is dragged on to next year, then I am afraid that the tsarist government''s wallet will be in a hurry again? "


    John Russell is in a very good mood. If possible, he doesn''t mind issuing a medal to Russian capitalists and bureaucrats, which is still the highest grade.


    According to the plan, they originally thought that it was the Austrians who caused the deterioration of Russia-Austria relations. After all, now that the Russians are still fighting on all sides, how can we ignore the relationship between the two countries?


    It doesn''t matter who got the job done first, the end result is the same anyway. The current changes have directly increased the cost of war for the Russians.


    War is a swallow of golden beasts, and money really costs nothing. Don''t look at the Tsarist government''s huge gains, but they can''t hold the bureaucracy too greedy, and no matter how much money they have, they will soon be squandered.


    This is the common nature of the old empires. Which of the British, French, Russian, Austrian, Western, Dutch, and Portuguese is not a corrupt empire?


    It''s just that the Tsarist government has to be more powerful. The chaotic system provides a breeding ground for corruption, while Britain, France, and Austria have a system that can curb corruption to a certain extent.


    Even Franz has no way to completely solve the problem of corruption, and can only adopt the policy of killing pigs from time to time. After three to five years, a great anti-corruption campaign has been carried out to kill chickens and monkeys to deter bureaucratic groups.


    The advantage of doing this is to make the bureaucrats learn smarter, know what money can''t be touched, and converge to eat.


    At this step, it is already the extreme that can be achieved in this era. It is impossible to put an end to corruption.


    The final result is naturally that 7 or 8 yuan of the 10 yuan with constraints are spent; the 10 yuan without the constraints, and finally 4 or 5 yuan can be used in the end, are not easy.


    After a few calculations, the Minister of Finance Agarwal replied: "Not so fast. The tsarist government is still trying to raise funds, and it is not completely empty.


    Of course, if the fire in their country ignites, then the wallet of the Tsarist government will really run out.


    At that time, the Tsarist government should declare bankruptcy, rely on all its debts, and the Russian-Austrian alliance should almost be broken. "


    The actual situation is even more serious. Because of the war, a large amount of gold and silver flows out of the Russian Empire every year. This outflow rate is far faster than the replenishment rate of mining.


    The tsarist government''s reduction of imports from Austria also has a "money shortage" factor. After all, this is a cash transaction, and they all use hard currency.


    In a single transaction, the amount of silver is as low as several million two, and as many as ten million two. No matter how big a family business is, it can''t afford such a splurge.


    This is also the reason for the sharp increase in loans between Russia and Austria. The Tsarist government cannot provide enough cash in the short term and can only use physical mortgage loans to pay for goods.


    Such collateral must be established in the context of the stability of the Russian Empire. If a civil war occurs, many collaterals will instantly fall into nothing.


    At present, the Tsarist government holds a large amount of real estate, such as: ports and docks, mines, farms, forest farms, shops and houses in cities ...


    These are good collaterals that generate a portion of the revenue each year. Once the civil war breaks out, these things are worthless.


    ...


    In Moscow, Mattorsky was in no hurry to launch an uprising. With so many international friends participating in the uprising, it is natural that insurgent experts exchange experiences.


    After specialized training, Materski evolved. In order to launch more people in support of the revolution, he is launching a strike of workers and organizing peasants to resist taxes.


    After the war, prices soared, but wages did not increase, and overtime hours were extended. Fortunately, everyone worked hard for a day, and the rewards they received filled the stomachs of the family.


    Throughout 1866, there were 76 large and small strikes in the Russian Empire. There was no doubt that these unorganized resistances were futile and all were suppressed.


    Equally unfortunate are the farmers, whose high war tax makes them difficult to accept.


    Although the tsarist government''s actual war tax was not high, the overcharge of three or five battles was not something that Alexander II could stop.


    A young man whispered, "Sir, the Prussians are pressing again. They want us to find a way to cut off the Moscow railway and cut off the supply of tsarist troops."


    There are not many Russian railways, and Moscow happens to have one. As long as this railway is cut off, it will be even more difficult for the food in the Volga River and industrial products produced in Moscow to enter the front line.


    In fact, the strategic position of the Volga River is even more important. As Russia''s mother river, it can connect Moscow and St. Petersburg by water. However, it freezes in winter and cannot function.


    After a moment of contemplation, Matterowski answered with a frown, "Let them rest assured, we will finish the agreement!"


    Obviously, he did not want to cooperate with the Prussians. If not, Mattersky would not be willing to sell Russia''s interests.


    Moscow''s geographical location is very important. It is not only the second largest industrial base of the Russian Empire, but also the main link between East and West. It is also one of the most important food producing areas of the Russian Empire.


    At present, the three major food producing areas of the Russian Empire are Poland, the surrounding areas of Moscow (the Volga River Basin), and Ukraine. Other regions have not yet been developed.


    The Polish region can no longer be counted on, and chaos in the surrounding areas of Moscow will cause another tsarist government to remain in Ukraine.


    So food shortages will also become a big problem for the Tsarist government, or an unsolvable problem. Not only will the frontline soldiers be hungry, but St Petersburg will not be able to hold on for long.


    The Prussians sent them to Moscow in order to cut off the Russian logistics and weaken the war potential of the Tsarist government.


    Without the local supplement, I expect to import from the outside, and not to mention whether the tsarist government''s wallet can support it, the key is that their capacity cannot meet the demand at all.


    Matetorski didn''t want to be a puppet, he wanted to overthrow the rule of the Tsarist government and build a free country.


    After arriving in the Moscow area, he took the initiative to alienate the Prussians on the grounds that for the sake of confidentiality, he actually did not want to cut the land.


    It is just that he cannot do without the support of the Prussians, and even with the support of the British behind him, and he has to make a grateful look.


    The industry of the Russian Empire did not develop in this era, and the number of workers was not large. It was not enough to overthrow the rule of the Tsarist government.


    In order to make up for the lack of strength, Materowski aimed at a large number of farmers. Alexander II liberated serfs and won everyone''s support, which became the biggest problem of the uprising.


    "Qing Jun side" This is an uprising slogan of an international friend who sponsored for free. The purpose is naturally to attract more people to participate in the uprising. After all, the tsar''s reputation in the folk is still very good, and he directly rebels will not agree.


    This runs counter to Materowski''s ideal. The European cultural tradition determines that once this banner is set, even if the government is overthrown, the Tsar or the Tsar will at most use the constitutional monarchy to restrain it.


    Nicholas I recaptured Constantinople, leaving enough political relics for Alexander II. He himself declared the abolition of serfdom and gained the support of tens of millions of Russian farmers who had just been liberated.


    Matterski was very skeptical that even if he overthrows the current government, Alexander II can still have power.


    Although "Qing Jun side" is good, he has also placed himself under the Czar, and his monarchy has been settled. He is naturally at a disadvantage in politics.


    However, this slogan has the support of many international friends. Needless to say, everyone is a monarchy and naturally we must support this system.


    "Hey!"


    Sighing deeply, Matterowski reluctantly chose to compromise. The power of all parties within the Revolutionary Party has been gathered, and it is no longer a monolith. His leader cannot do anything.


    The bourgeoisie who supported them only wanted to control their rights through the revolution, but was not ready to lift the Tsar down.


    Most inside the Revolutionary Party also support the retention of the Tsar. Without the Tsar, how could they counterattack and become nobles?


    Don''t expect how high your consciousness is. Most revolutionaries are rebellious because they are dissatisfied with reality, and they have no lofty ideals to liberate humanity.


    Matetorski could not go against the wishes of the crowd, otherwise changing the leader would be a matter of a meeting, arguing for another three or five days at most.


    On December 12, 1866, under the leadership of Materowski, many Russian revolutionary coalitions launched the Double Twelve Uprising in Moscow.


    The insurgent army used the "Qing Jun side" as its political platform, and called on all Russians to rise to kill the polluters and return to the czar.


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 Chapter 421： Misfortune

    The Double Twelve Uprising was successful, and the real crisis of the Tsarist government came. The enemies inside are far more horrible than the outside. Many people have chosen to be neutral because the revolutionaries played the banner of "Qing Jun side".


    It is not that they betrayed the Tsar, but mainly that everyone was dissatisfied with the current situation. Radical reformers are dissatisfied with the Tsar''s suspension of reforms, and conservatives want to remove provisions that are not good for them.


    These people''s congresses have a family and a job, so it is naturally impossible to participate in rebelling against such high-risk activities.


    St. Petersburg, this sudden bad news has plunged the tsarist government into chaos.


    The Minister of the Interior Mikhail proposed: "Your Majesty, this cannot be continued, we must first suppress the domestic rebellion!"


    There is nothing wrong with this proposal. At most, foreign enemies have torn a piece of meat from the Russian empire and have not threatened their survival. It is the internal enemies who can really kill them.


    "Qingjun side" knows by looking at this banner that it is doomed to be a **** storm. Once the turmoil has gained momentum, these vested interests are the targets of cleansing.


    Without killing a few filthy ministers, how can the nation explain it? At present, the top levels of the Tsarist government are all so-called "defilers", which belong to the slaughter.


    Alexander II was expressionless, as if he didn''t care. In fact, he was vomiting blood from his heart long ago, and he never dreamed that the revolutionaries would even make a noise at this time.


    Alexander II agreed with the Minister of the Interior to suppress the internal rebellion first, but he could not raise the matter of peace talks.


    The truce now requires the Russian Empire to pay a painful price. This pot tsar cannot bear it.


    Secretary of the Army Heramed echoed: "The chaos occupying Moscow is too great a threat to us. Whether it is the Polish battlefield or the Central Asian battlefield, it is inseparable from the material support of the Moscow region.


    According to the current situation, these two battlefields support a maximum of half a year. If we cannot suppress the rebellion within six months and restore supplies, the situation will be completely out of control. "


    The suppression of the rebellion for six months, and the restoration of supplies, seemed like a joke. Destruction is faster than construction. Can local production be restored immediately after being scourged by the rebels?


    Moreover, it is still winter, and the logistical requirements for combat in this season are even higher.


    The Tsarist government does not have so many counterinsurgent troops and materials, except for the transfer from the front line, there is no other option in the short term.


    This will inevitably affect the situation on the front lines. If too many troops are deployed, the enemy is left with a chance, leading to a major defeat on the front line, and the consequences will be even more serious.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval said: "The recent rise in prices is very serious and the cost of war is increasing. If we do not end the war as soon as possible, we will go bankrupt for at most a year."


    Alexander II asked incredulously: "How is this possible, have we just made a fortune?"


    In the anti-Semitic movement, the Tsarist government gained a lot, so it was spent so quickly. Alexander II could not believe it.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, we do have a lot of assets in our hands, but these things will not be realized for a while and a half.


    Now that civil strife has broken out, many of these real estate properties have fallen to the bottom, and even if they are sold, they have lost a lot.


    What the government can use is confiscated cash and some bonds of value. The money also has to pay off previous debt and support the cost of the war.


    Now that the prices of strategic materials have almost doubled, and the Moscow region is in chaos again, we have to increase overseas purchases, which has increased expenditures. "


    The real estate confiscated by the Tsarist government can actually be realized. It''s just that there are too many powers in the country to pay attention to, and these people become cabbage prices as soon as they intervene.


    The Ministry of Finance cannot afford to sell so many assets at a low price. Even if it is the embezzlement of state-owned assets, at least the accounts must be flattened! To be safe, naturally only slowly.


    Otherwise, even if these assets are used for mortgage loans, hundreds of millions of rubles can be mortgaged to prevent famine in Jinshan.


    Alexander II frowned, saying with some hesitation: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs negotiated with the Austrians to find a way to bring down prices."


    There is no way for domestic prices. Changes in supply and demand have caused prices to rise, and they can only pin their hopes overseas.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov smiled wryly: "Your Majesty, this may be difficult to achieve. Now the tariffs on trade between Russia and Austria have increased by 80%, and the excuse for Austrian price increases is tariff rise.


    While we are raising tariffs, we are asking others not to raise prices, which is probably too difficult for others. "


    Clarence-Ivanov was blindfolded and raised the price of tariffs blindly, which led to the deterioration of relations between the two countries, which caused great trouble to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Do not look at the current cold relations between Russia and Austria. In fact, Russia-Olympic relations are still the first in diplomacy of the Tsarist government. If other departments cannot cause trouble, let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs take care of it!


    The Tsarist government also fights for factional rights, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also the real power of the Ministry of Finance.


    Alexander II''s face was very ugly. He was not a fool, and his brain made up for it in an instant.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval hurriedly explained: "The increase in tariffs is mainly to increase fiscal revenue and protect national industries. You should know that the tariffs between us and Austria are very low, even if the increase is 80%, it is only for other The country is flat. "


    Kristanval isn''t a fool, he still has a sense of it. He had done his homework before raising tariffs in both countries.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance has not yet broken, and if the tariffs are raised above all countries, then the charges of sabotaging the alliance will not escape.


    The choice is the same as that of other countries, indicating that this is normal tax regulation and is not specific to Austria.


    Alexander II glanced at him fiercely, and was very angry in his heart, scolding the Ministry of Finance for being a rice bucket, even if the tariffs were to be adjusted, time must be divided!


    Now that Russia-Austria trade has almost monopolized the foreign trade of the Russian Empire, the Tsarist government is one of its main customers. Isn''t it trouble to raise tariffs?


    Now revenge is coming, wool is coming out of sheep, tariffs and prices have also risen, and they have risen even more.


    Monopoly, love to buy or not to buy. Now they have to spend more money. The increased expenditure is far more than the increased tariffs.


    Protecting national industry, dare to come up with such nonsense reasons. Who knows, Russia''s industry is only now starting, and whoever uses a bunch of inferior goods is unlucky.


    Civilian goods are nothing more, military supplies are simply murder.


    Alexander II has made a decision to spin off the Ministry of Finance''s right to set tax rates, and by the way find an opportunity to replace the idiot now.


    Dissatisfaction with Austria, Alexander II decisively weighed in his heart. Anyone who asks for help, no matter how dissatisfied, must endure.


    "Communicate with Austria. The issue of tariffs can be negotiated. Based on the commercial trade treaties signed between the two countries, no one can change the tariff rate without permission."


    When he said this, Alexander II was bleeding in his heart. This means that the Tsarist government will make substantial concessions on tariffs in exchange for Austrian support.


    This support is not limited to economics but more political. Once the choice is made to end the war, Austria''s support is essential.


    Without the support of a great power, even if they reach the negotiating table, they will suffer a great deal.


    The Russian empire is no longer as glorious as it once was. If one does not operate well, it may usher in a disaster.


    ...


    Just as Alexander II was hesitant to end the war, changes in the front line helped them make a decision.


    On January 2, 1867, the Prussian army suddenly launched a winter offensive. This battle, which was originally a tentative attack, has achieved amazing results.


    The Russian army, which was good at winter operations, suddenly turned into soft-footed shrimp. When the Prussian army won the victory, the root of the matter was known.


    The aftermath of inferior cotton coats and quilts broke out, and the Russian soldiers were frozen into a ball and could only be heated by a fire.


    Post-war statistics, on average, only one-third of the Russian soldiers on the Eastern Front received qualified cotton clothes. Many companies had to put on duty soldiers with qualified cotton clothes, and the remaining people warmed around the fire.


    In addition to clothing, inferior food is also a major factor in the non-combat reduction of the Russian army, and food poisoning has become a common occurrence.


    The Russian commanders are not completely ignorant of these issues, but they are too wide-ranging and everyone chooses to protect themselves. After taking a copy, they all chose to pretend to be deaf.


    The commanders of the Russian army thought that the winter was here, the Prussian army was not good at winter operations, and the two sides ceased fighting. These problems would not be exposed, and they would pass after a long time.


    However, plans do not keep up with changes. A tentative attack broke the defense of the Russian army, hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers became captives, and the situation on the battlefield was completely out of control.


    The cover was lifted, and the Prussian army is now expanding its results. However, Russian soldiers wearing inferior cotton clothes could not exert their combat effectiveness at all.


    Many soldiers surrendered directly to the Prussian army, just to dine. From the point of view of food, the standards of the two sides are quite different.


    The food standards of the Prussian army fully reflect their status in the country. It can be said that during the same period, the European continent was ranked high.


    Needless to say bread, potatoes, soybeans, there is a certain amount of butter, cheese, meat or canned food every day, and occasionally some vegetables.


    In contrast, Russian soldiers, it is good to be able to fill up potatoes. If canned goods are made in China, they may not dare to eat them. Cheese and biscuits are present in the recipe, and occasional distribution is not a guarantee of eating.


    Bread can be used as a brick to build fortifications, and it is no problem to block enemy bullets.


    After all, it ¡¯s hard to eat meat once, and that''s not the age of jerky. It is almost impossible to chew by teeth, and it is best to cook it.


    In this context, the Russian army usually has to find a way on the battlefield to get a portion of food to improve the food. After all, their food standards are really unbearable.


    The sudden winter battle, the Russians were not so much defeated by the Prussian army as logistics or domestic bureaucrats.


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 Chapter 422： Prussian ambition

    The defeat of the Winter Campaign made a determination for Alexander II. If the war is not over, the Russian Empire will be over.


    There were rebels inside, and strong enemies peeping outside. Alexander II did not forget that the black man behind the war was the real enemy of the Russian Empire.


    If this war is not ended as soon as possible, with the exception of Constantinople, Austria can rely on it to purchase strategic supplies nearby. The chances of winning are relatively large, and no other region is expected.


    Without the logistical supplies provided by the Moscow region, the complete fall of Central Asia is inevitable; without the rear support, the Far East battlefield does not need to be expected.


    Not to mention the Polish region. After the defeat of this battle, Belarus and the Baltic Sea will become battlefields. It will be a matter of time before the fall.


    In case Sweden is stabbed behind, St Petersburg will not be able to protect it. It also takes time to mobilize the army. If the Russian Empire is dying, who knows if the British will continue to fall down?


    At no cost, as long as the Royal Navy entered the Baltic Sea, the Russian Empire was really over.


    The Siberian Plain was not developed in this era. The core of the Russian Empire was St. Petersburg and Moscow. Now that Moscow is in the hands of the rebels, the Tsar is lost after losing St. Petersburg.


    "Side of Qingjun, defile minister." The main point is to defile the minister and kill all the relatives around him. Is the Tsar or the Tsar?


    Do n¡¯t dare to do anything to the Tsar on the surface, is it difficult to start secretly? For example: accidentally fell into the water, or suddenly violent.


    From ancient times to the present, so many emperors died unexpectedly, are they really accidents?


    Then this chance is too high, it is a high-risk occupation, or the top one.


    Alexander II will not put himself in danger, as long as he survives this calamity, he can take back the lost future now.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note to Austria inviting them to mediate the war."


    Making this decision, Alexander II sighed. Now is not the best time to negotiate, but it is the time when it is most needed.


    Winter is the last line of defense of the Russian Empire. If the war breaks out again next year, they will only pay more.


    Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov asked awkwardly: "Sir, would you like to invite Britain and France to participate?"


    No way, things on the European continent cannot be separated from Britain and France. If the Tsarist government does not invite them, they will still appear at the negotiating table.


    Alexander II reluctantly replied: "Let''s invite together. At this step, we have little choice."


    This is softening to British and French. After this war, the weakness of the Russian empire was exposed, and he never again competed with the British for world power.


    Next, they should be low-key and be as low as possible to avoid being suppressed from various countries.


    It doesn''t matter how many functions you have, but it''s better to do it than not. In a period of weakness, it can be considered a good thing to reduce a little bit of hatred.


    ...


    In Vienna, Franz was aggressive when he received the report of the Winter Russian-Prussian Campaign. He really didn''t expect that the Tsar''s bureaucracy had died to such an extent.


    Misreporting losses, deducting military expenses, and raising the purchase price are all minor issues. It is nothing more than a little money from the Czarist government.


    Even if you are a little more greedy, you can make sure that you can meet the basic needs! This is a war, and even a little bit of leakage can be life-threatening.


    It''s good now, and the Russian troops on the front line are directly lost. Now Alexander II has no time to look for their obscurity, and once the situation stabilizes, there will be a big purge.


    Franz asked with concern: "How much is the Russian loss?"


    Austria sent military observers to both sides at the same time, with first-hand intelligence on the battlefield, and initially judged that the loss could still be achieved.


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht replied: "It is estimated that the troop loss was more than 300,000. Nearly 200,000 captives were captured by Prussia. About 40,000 to 50,000 people were killed. The non-combat reduction is very serious.


    Now that the Russians have opened their defenses, if not restricted to logistics, the Prussians would occupy Belarus. "


    Franz nodded, the Prussians picked up a big deal this time, otherwise the war would have to drag on.


    It can be said that William I won the special prize, and the whole world did not expect that they would counterattack in the winter. Including Franz, he also believed that the Kingdom of Prussia would win the battle in the coming year.


    The tsar''s bureaucracy''s ability to die has directly refreshed everyone''s three perspectives. It is estimated that European countries have not reacted in "fright."


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note to all parties to mediate the war. Warn the Prussians not to go too far, and remind them by the way that they should keep their promises."


    Allies naturally need to be like allies. Franz has always done a good job in this regard. Strict compliance with the Covenant, even the anti-Austrians in the Tsarist government have never accused Austria of this.


    Small conflicts don''t matter. In the general direction, you must have a clear stand and stand firmly on the side of your allies. The Russians lost the war, but saved the Russian-Australian alliance and allowed the alliance between the two countries to continue.


    For example: Now warn the Kingdom of Prussia that in fact it can play very little, whether or not Austria intervenes, they will not be able to fight.


    This attitude is exactly what the Tsarist government needs most now. Austria''s position can help them stabilize their hearts and ensure that they do not have to pay too much in the negotiations.


    Because of geopolitics, the position of the Vienna government can play a decisive role in the battlefields of Eastern Europe and the Balkans.


    The Kingdom of Prussia won the war, does not mean that they are world powers, on the contrary, their own strength does not increase but decreases.


    If you want to be strong, first take the booty and digest it.


    Not to mention the Ottoman Empire, their strength is limited, and the completion of the reform does not mean that the country is strong, and it takes time to develop.


    In this war, they were forced to go to the battlefield by everyone, and they were not too active in the war. It was a wave of soy sauce, and there was nothing to beat.


    In Berlin, William I''s face was full of smiles recently, and the stuffing cake that broke through made him dazed, and now he has not awakened from joy.


    The victory on the battlefield made the whimsical plan feasible. The kingdom of Prussia''s road to the empire is about to set sail.


    The sudden warning of the Vienna government interrupted his good mood and brought William I back to reality. Your family knows their own affairs, and winning the war is not without cost.


    Now that the war has taken place, the Prussian army has lost 460,000 troops, of which 176,000 were killed in battle and 12,000 were killed for other reasons.


    Strategically, these losses are worth it. Not only has the threat of the east of the Kingdom of Prussia been resolved, but it has also exerted its own prestige, making countries in the world dare not despise Prussia.


    In addition to military losses, demographic and economic losses made William I a headache.


    The population loss has exceeded one million, of which East Prussia is the most serious, and only 12 or 12 of the local people remain.


    Economically, except for the Rhineland region, which can still be reluctantly supported, other regions are considered to be dead.


    This is the credit of the Russian Navy. Every day, it destroys the coastal areas, a large number of refugees flood into the rear, and the economy is severely hit.


    Had it not been for the gold master, the kingdom of Prussia would have collapsed long ago. It''s not much better now, the domestic economy is considered a waste, and we want to recover in the long run.


    William I asked, "What do you think of the diplomatic note of the Vienna government?"


    Mao Qi said without hesitation: "Now we have reached the limit, and continue to beat the gain. It is better to determine the benefits at the negotiation table."


    The war was won, and the military''s political influence was further enhanced. As the commander of the war, Mao Qi was also in full swing.


    In the past, he would never have stated his position so clearly. Now it is different. As a winner, Mao Qi has the right to speak more than the Prime Minister.


    William I was relieved, the military would be best to give up, otherwise he could only use the pressure of the powers to stop the military.


    As for Mao Qi''s attitude, it was all a minor problem. There is no shortage of William I. There is a Bismarck who can bear it in space and time. Besides, it is just a mooch?


    In addition to Ron, the three Prussian men, Ma Qi and Bismarck have defects in character, most people really can''t help it.


    Prime Minister Frank frowned and said, "It''s not that easy. It''s not a big problem to get the duchy and parts of the Baltic Sea, but it''s probably difficult to get it in Poland.


    In addition, there is another difficult problem before us: ¡®Silesia¡¯. Earlier we promised the Austrians, and now we have to think about whether we will honor this promise. "


    Schleswig-Holstein is the least controversial. The Tsarist government will not be entangled in this issue. As for the Kingdom of Denmark, there is no entanglement.


    It is also relatively easy to obtain the Baltic Sea region. The locals are firmly anti-Russians. As long as they can escape from the czar government, many issues can be discussed.


    (Today: Three countries in the Baltic Sea, the area of ??which will be extended inland)


    The most important thing is that the British support Prussia''s acquisition of the Baltic Sea, and France and Austria are also acquiescent on this issue.


    It was really difficult to acquire Poland. First, the current Polish interim government is the first obstacle.


    Although Mao Qi has been using the opportunity to fight the Russians and consume the power of the Poles, the military strength of the interim government has suffered heavy losses, but people still want independence!


    To swallow them in one breath is not that simple. The Polish interim government does not agree to the merger, and Prussia cannot always directly deal with its allies, right?


    If these factors can be overcome by force, the response of the powers is desperate. After the annexation of Poland, the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia only existed in Russia and Austria, and the population also caught up with France.


    Such a giant, it is absolutely impossible for France and Austria to watch them appear, and the Russians who have just defeated will not agree.


    As long as the powers intervene, the Kingdom of Prussia is doomed to annex Poland. If they dare to force them, they must be prepared to be killed.


    "The annexation of Poland is not an overnight problem. We can first allow the Polish region to become independent and look for opportunities later."


    Silesia must not be ceded like this. Austria did not remain absolutely neutral in this war, if not for the Russians, the war would have ended last year. "


    The Silesia region is a bad debt. The two parties only agreed verbally and did not fall on paper. It is not impossible for the Prussian government to settle accounts directly.


    The main problem is that Austria is not easy to mess with. If you lie now, you will be retaliated.


    Perhaps this is not enough to trigger a war between the two countries, but mere diplomatic difficulties are enough to make the Prussian kingdom uncomfortable.


    The tension in the conference room was a dilemma. No one wants to mow the land, and everyone doesn''t want to compete with Austria at this time.


    Especially when the Russian-Prussian talks are near, if the Vienna government fully supports the Russians, can they get everything they want?


    No one can answer this question, and no one knows where the bottom line of the Vienna government is!


    After pondering for a while, William I said cautiously: "The problem in the Silesia region should be dragged first. We can''t give up every inch of the land until the last moment!"


    Procrastination is not the best way, but it is the most effective way.


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 Chapter 423： Planned fate

    Now Prussia has the upper hand on the battlefield, and under the strong demand of the Berlin government, the place of negotiation is in London.


    At first they wanted to put it in Berlin, but the Russians didn''t agree, and the Tsarist government wanted to keep a little face.


    The Russians were still unconvinced, and they insisted that the place of negotiation be placed on a neutral country, proving that they had not failed in this war.


    This is deceiving oneself, but it also involves political games. The alternative venues for negotiations are Vienna and London. Now that the venue for negotiations is in London, it means that the tsarist government is at a disadvantage in this round of political games.


    With a bang, the Russian Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov threw a cup of coffee, and the coffee splashed all over the floor.


    Since the frontline defeat, he has visited European countries to seek diplomatic support, but the results have been very touching. The good reputation of the Russian Empire directly led most European countries to their opposite sides.


    Originally they were going to negotiate separately with the belligerents and use diplomatic means to defeat them one by one. Now with the British intervention, they have called everyone to London, and an anti-Russian alliance has appeared.


    The Prussians acted as alliance leaders, the British coordinated the interests of all parties, formed a joint delegation and negotiated with the Russians.


    "Explain the situation of domestic power generation and let the government make a decision as soon as possible."


    Clarence-Ivanov''s political mind was still very clever. He did not ask for Alexander II, but let the government make decisions.


    This meant that the top government of the Tsarist government had to resist the blame and be responsible for the defeat of the war, and Alexander II was taken out.


    There is no such thing as a scapegoat. The failure of this war was originally the pot of the bureaucratic clique, especially the logistics side. After the war, liquidation is necessary.


    It is also difficult for senior government officials to blame, and many people will be implicated and resign. Including Clarence-Ivanov himself, he would go home after the war.


    If you want to go home safely, you must first keep the government of the Tsarist government. The slogan of the rebels is "the side of the Qing emperor, defile the minister." They are all so-called defilers, and they will be dead when the rebels take power.


    Everyone is from a noble family, and a momentary defeat in politics does not matter. It can be restored in a few years. There really is no next generation. Keeping the Tsar is to protect their own interests.


    ...


    Franz Wien asked, "Is the purpose of the British clear?"


    The major belligerents gathered in London, and the diplomatic right of speech gradually tilted towards the British. The London government''s position was crucial to this negotiation.


    In a way, the British are also robbing Austrian interests. If the negotiations are separate, the negotiations between the Russian-Prussian War and the Turkish-Russian War must first be approved by Vienna.


    Now that negotiations are tied up, Austria''s influence in the Far East of Central Asia is limited, and diplomatic discourse has been pulled down.


    Missing this opportunity to expand diplomatic influence, Franz is not worried, and it is not yet a good time to increase international influence in advance before it is time to take the lead.


    However, it is still important to understand the plan of the British. It is not what Franz wants to see when people are led by their noses.


    The Russians, Prussians, and Ottomans, their road Franz had already arranged, and now they were suddenly interrupted by the British, and their future became blurred again.


    The advantage of the prophet in politics has now been used up, and Franz can only play political games on his own strength.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "The London government wants to completely interrupt the British threat to them, and it is initially judged that they should do four things:


    First, make Central Asia independent and exposed to threats from India;


    Second, support the annexation of the Baltic Sea region by the Kingdom of Prussia, enhance the strength of this pawn, and let them have the ability to protect themselves;


    Third, let Poland become an independent state, and give us trouble;


    Fourth, interrupt the Russians'' expansion in the Far East and ensure their dominance in the East. "


    Of these four points, only Poland''s independence made Austria uncomfortable, others were within Franz''s acceptance. Austria''s assimilation has been going on for many years, and Poland''s independence will have a certain impact and be under control.


    Even if somebody engages in things, it is a big deal for exile. Franz didn''t have to do this kind of thing, and there was no problem with people.


    The trouble is the death attribute of Big Bobo. It is estimated that it won''t be long before a territorial claim is made to Austria.


    During the interim government, there was such a cry, but they were too busy fighting the Russians, and they temporarily suppressed this idea.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz made his decision. Poland''s independence cannot be prevented, and there is no need to interfere.


    Shouting slogans doesn''t matter, Franz will ignore them anyway. If impatient, use force to resolve the conflict directly.


    The possibility of armed conflict in a short period of time is not high, and the strength gap between the two sides is serious. The Polish interim government accepted a mess and did not challenge Austria''s courage.


    In the future, maybe they will solve the internal problems, and if there is any encouragement behind them, they will probably do stupid things.


    "If it were just these, we can acquiesce. The territories of Prussia and Poland can be larger, and the more they take now, the stronger the revenge of the tsarist government in the future.


    With the end of the war, the contradiction between Pope and Pope should also occur, giving them a fire. The Lithuanian region was once part of Greater Poland, allowing Polish nationalists to compete with Prussia. "


    This is how international contradictions come. You bury a nail of conflict, and I bury a nail of conflict. In the end, all nails are everywhere, and international disputes also arise.


    Now, Russia, Prussia, and Poland have left hidden dangers of conflict. In the future, if the three countries are provoked, they will become deadly enemies.


    The three nations fought each other, and Austria''s northern border became stable. No matter how the international situation changes, Franz can find at least one ally.


    The only regret is that the Ottoman Empire did not perform well this time and did not complete the script designed for them, otherwise Franz could go to the Holy Land to be crowned.


    A crown is not lacking, but Jerusalem has a different religious meaning! Regained here, Franz is the saint of Christ''s world, which will bring great popularity.


    Now that the strength of the Ottoman Empire still exists, Franz naturally will not do it. Jerusalem can''t bring about strengthening the country''s power. It costs too much to spend hundreds of millions of military expenses for a false name.


    It is also necessary to consider international influences. A person who has a poor operation will still be picked, which is totally worthless.


    For example, the biggest winner of the Russian-Prussian War was the British. They not only suppressed rival Russia''s empire, resolved the land threat facing India, but also supported several new pawns.


    The forthcoming Nordic Federation, Poland, and several Khanates in Central Asia are all pawns made by the British.


    The price they pay is simply a loan that needs to be repaid. To put it simply, the Prussians helped the British fight, and they had to bear their own military expenses.


    Because of debt, the future of Prussian finance will inevitably fall into the control of the British, and if it is properly operated, it will be difficult to escape the British influence.


    The gains from the war gave the Prussian kingdom a superficial power. However, this road is still rugged and requires the Federation of Poland and the German Federation.


    This is the same as the original time and space Prussia unified the little German region, which has a degree of difficulty.


    Nor is there no chance at all. At least the Russians are disabled. They cannot afford to interfere in their actions for more than a decade or two. There is no need to find ways to appease the Russians.


    As for the two countries, France and Austria are still the same, and it is impossible to solve the problem without fighting. Neither Vienna nor Paris will watch a strong Prussian rise.


    "My Majesty, we need to forcefully withdraw Silesia.


    After this war, the power of the Kingdom of Prussia will inevitably increase. In order to avoid the emergence of a powerful Prussia, we must intervene.


    If possible, it would be better to withdraw even the Saxony region to weaken the power of the Kingdom of Prussia. "


    This is indeed a method. As long as Silesia and Prix Saxony are taken out of Prussia, the Schleswig-Holstein duchy harvested by the Prussians will be gone.


    This is only superficial. If viewed from the perspective of resources and industrial development potential, the value of these areas is far more than the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein.


    Then the Prussian kingdom''s harvest is only Baltic, and minus the losses in the war, their actual gains will be very small.


    The area of ??the Baltic Sea is not small, and the resources are acceptable, except that there is no major ethnic group. Unless the Berlin government diversifies, assimilation is a difficult problem.


    Without solving this problem, the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia is also fat. Austria''s shot now can be considered a paycheck.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "It is not easy to achieve this step, and the Berlin government will not easily compromise. It is not convenient for us to use force directly in the current international situation.


    With diplomacy alone, it is almost impossible to make concessions to the Kingdom of Prussia. "


    This is a fact. The Berlin government is not a **** government. It is not so weak.


    The use of force to persecute will also damage Austria''s international image, arouse fears among European countries, and become diplomatically isolated.


    So from the beginning, Franz was not ready to take back Silesia, let alone the Saxony region.


    Franz was not afraid of others'' fear of the Prussian kingdom becoming bigger. It takes time to integrate forces, and there is no doubt that he will not leave so much time for the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Franz has always believed that the best way to defeat the enemy is not to start the war directly; but to constantly release pressure on the opponents and let them make mistakes under pressure.


    The Kingdom of Prussia risked this war by showing its unbearable pressure. They chose to break the trade. The first step is already out. Is the second step still far away?


    After the enemy has made a mistake, it will cost much less. If there was no Kingdom of Prussia, what excuse would Franz find for the German Federation?


    We must know that the German Commonwealth cannot be settled. Most of the states and Austria have good relations. There is no chance for Franz to use force to solve the problem.


    The internal problems are far more difficult to resolve than the external problems, and the emperor still needs to be popular. The same is true for the Kingdom of Prussia, if you can''t reap the popular hearts, then don''t bother.


    Franz didn''t want to create a gang of chaos and devoted himself to sabotage every day. The lessons of history tell him that any emperor who ignores the hearts of the people will end up paying a bitter price.


    Prime Minister Felix replied: "It''s not easy, but we still need to try it. Even if it can''t be collected in the end, let the people see the government''s determination to take back their homeland.


    This "people" is obviously not just the people, but also the Saxony government. Since the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Saxony government has been working to recover the general Saxony region, and the Vienna government must also consider the wishes of the Saxon people.


    In addition to Saxony, there are still many Austrians who have been obsessed with Silesia, including many in the Vienna court, who advocated the recovery of Silesia.


    The original measures they had taken were to secretly support the Russians and take back the areas by the hands of the Russians. Now that the Tsarist government is defeated, the plan is bankrupt.


    These people began lobbying the Vienna government again, and it was clear that Prime Minister Felix was also affected, or that he himself was a supporter of Silesia.


    Although he didn''t expect much, he still wanted to try it. Failure is a big deal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has nothing to do with it. It is not a loss to make a show. You can earn it if you succeed.


    After clearing the cause and effect, Franz nodded, indicating that it was the default.


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 Chapter 424： Junker VS Civilian + Capital

    In March 1867, the Prussians were frightened by Austria''s massive military exercise on the border between the Austrian and Austrian states.


    Just after the Pu-Russian war, they were busy licking their wounds, but they did not have the courage to make another Pu-Ou war.


    If a fight occurs at this time, not only will all the previous results be spit out, it will be difficult to even protect yourself.


    In the Berlin Palace, Foreign Minister Mike Kate said: "The Austrians are demonstrating. They will not provoke war during this period.


    Once the war breaks out, the Russians will definitely continue the war. The tsarist government can take back Poland and the Baltic Sea region by just playing soy sauce.


    This is not what the Vienna government wants to see, and a strong Russian empire is not in their interest. The Russo-Austrian alliance exists only temporarily because of their interests, and sooner or later they will fight for European hegemony.


    There is also the current international situation, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to ignore it. No European country wants to see a hegemonic Austria. At this time, when they start a war, they will be isolated.


    If the French attack the Rhineland region after the outbreak of war, will the Vienna government interfere or not interfere?


    If they interfere, it is likely that a full-scale war between France and Austria will break out; if they do not interfere, how can they claim to be leaders of the German region? "


    Truly fearless, McKate didn''t say. Definitely cannot win, the Kingdom of Prussia is now exhausted.


    But as long as the Berlin government is shameless, there is still a chance to dig into Austria and reverse the current passive state.


    Once the French invaded the Rhineland region, the Prussian government could directly concede and join the new Holy Roman Empire, asking Austria to defend the territorial integrity of the German region.


    So the French-Austrian war detonated, and the situation changed. If the French have the upper hand, or if the war is deadlocked, they can fall back again.


    Don''t doubt the ethics of the politicians, as long as the benefits are large enough, nothing can be done.


    The pillar of the Kingdom of Prussia is the Junker aristocracy. Even if the Vienna government of this class wanted to buy it, it could not afford it.


    The two parties have been in private for a long time. If Franz is willing to compromise, the German region can be unified at any time.


    Juncker aristocrats objected to joining the New Holy Roman Empire just for the benefit. If Prussia can achieve the same status as Austria and protect their interests, then everyone can merge at any time.


    Obviously this is impossible, and if compromise is made, the new Holy Roman Empire will be divided again.


    An empire can only have one core. If it becomes two, it becomes Prussia with a group of small states against Austria in the empire.


    From the beginning, Franz made the decision that states'' rights must be restrained.


    After so many years of hard work, he recovered the diplomatic power, coinage power, military command power, and some financial power. How could it be surrendered again?


    Secretary of the Army and Navy Ron questioned: "This is just wishful thinking, and it does not represent the position of the Vienna government.


    Moreover, Austria''s leadership in Germany depends on strength, not so-called public opinion. They first gained strength and then won the support of the people.


    Nationalism is indeed influential, but this is not enough to influence the decisions of the Vienna government. In exchange for the unification of Germany for the Rhineland region, isn''t it a disadvantage for the Austrians?


    You know, Austria has always been afraid of us. Of the many states in the German region, only we have threatened their strength. "


    As a military representative, Ron was an admirer of force. This is determined by the national conditions of the Kingdom of Prussia, and everyone has been the champion of force.


    Ron does not value Austria''s influence. In his opinion, strength comes first. Now that Austria has enough strength, everything else is nothing.


    As long as the German region can be unified, it will be lost if the Rhineland region is lost. As long as they are collected in the future, these problems can be washed away.


    Not only his personal views, many people have the same views. Some private groups are still advocating the theory of unity at a price, that is, paying a certain price in exchange for national unification.


    These include ceding the territory west of the Rhine to the French, and ceding the Polish region to the Russians.


    Some people also carried out an in-depth analysis, thinking that as a result, the Kingdom of Prussia would have shrunk by more than half, and the unified empire could become more stable.


    This is what Junker aristocrats are most worried about. If Austria simply annexed a shrinking version of the Prussian kingdom, they would really lose a lot.


    The kingdom of Prussia is larger than all states except Austria combined. The existence of such a big state will obviously weaken the authority of the central government.


    If Austria wants to dominate the new Holy Roman Empire, it must suppress the Kingdom of Prussia and limit them to control. The two sides are naturally in opposition, and there is no possibility of compromise.


    This view does not include savvy politicians, only they can see how bad the situation will be after Austria unifies the German region.


    Politically, it is inevitable to be isolated. The Central European Empire is naturally hostile to Europe; militaryly, it is also universally enemy.


    This enemy comes from both the continent and the ocean. I didn''t have to say on land. Just look at the map and know that we must confront France and Russia at the same time.


    The situation at sea is even worse. In the Mediterranean, the Austrian navy must confront Britain and France, in the Baltic Sea, it must compete with the Russians, and in the Atlantic, it must compete with Britain and France.


    This is still the result of ignoring small countries. In fact, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the Nordic Federation will all be the enemies of Austria, which is determined by geopolitics.


    Except that Switzerland and Belgium are likely to be neutral, the European continent is an enemy at a glance, and even Montenegro and Greece, which are not worth mentioning, are no exception.


    No, Greece and Montenegro have stood opposite Austria. Their great country dream was blocked by Austria.


    If there were n¡¯t too many external enemies, why would Franz want to suppress the Russians and release another big France? It''s not about reducing stress and distracting everyone.


    With the decline of the Russians, Austria was able to escape the predicament of two-line operations. Even if a mistake in operation ignites the European Total War, the Eastern Front can be resolved in the shortest time.


    Provoked the French ambitions, let alone deliberately indulge the appearance of France.


    They are also public enemies of Europe. When two big Macs appear at the same time, European governments will be in an instant, and it is difficult to come up with a solution in a short time.


    The two powers are in a state of confrontation. No matter which one falls, the other one will become the European hegemon. Who knows how to do this multiple choice question?


    With this hesitation, the situation will change.


    To put it plainly, this is a gamble. Franz, after betting on the unification of the German region, can complete the internal integration first. Then relying on diplomatic methods to provoke the internal contradictions of France, and finally used national power to overpower France.


    The French, however, bet on the French army to be able to fight more. After the establishment of France, they could directly defeat Austria after the unified German region on the battlefield.


    In addition to the needs of the French-Austrian alliance, there is also the meaning of joining forces to clear the field. Without solving other competitors first, the two sides will not rest assured.


    Although there is no allusion in Europe that "the clams are fighting, and the fishermen profit," everyone still understands this truth.


    Obviously, this is not known to the Berlin government. If they knew that France and Austria had formed an alliance, they would probably have no intention of tinkering with any "Great Prussian" plan, but rush to find someone to warm up.


    Foreign Minister Mike Kite sarcastically said, "In your opinion, this is how to hand over Silesia? Don''t forget, the Austrians also offered to buy the Saxony region.


    This compromise and concession will only allow them to make progress. Where can we go? If there is any compromise, how can the government account for the people? "


    Chief of Staff Mao Qi countered: "Of course it is not a cessation in vain. We can exchange interests with Austria. Now we need the support of Vienna, at least tacitly ..."


    ...


    Looking at the quarreling people, the style of painting is very dissonant. The military advocates compromise and the government insists on toughness. It looks like the order has been reversed.


    It is indeed upside-down. The government advocates first compromised, and the military advocated a tough response. But as the situation changed, this situation reversed.


    In fact, this is just a continuation of the Berlin government''s struggle for power. Now that the civilian factions are at an absolute disadvantage in the struggle for government rights, the decision-making power has fallen into the hands of the military, and they are unwilling to fail and will naturally do things.


    In the face of rights, many bottom lines no longer exist. The civilian faction has reached a critical moment of life and death. Once the London negotiations are over, the military will have a victory over Russia, and the right to speak in the government will further increase.


    The military in charge of victory is naturally advocating stability. As for the sequelae of land cutting, it is actually not that serious.


    Cutting the land also depends on how it is cut, as long as the operation gets the loss within the control range. What the Prussian Kingdom lacks now is not land, but population, especially Germans.


    East Prussia was empty, and people were urgently needed to fill it. Newly occupied areas also needed stable places for immigrants. Take away all the people and finances on the ceded land, and throw away a piece of white Austria.


    This also fulfilled the agreement and left the Vienna government speechless. The original agreement was only to cede Silesia, but there was no agreement to include the above population and property.


    If you want to do something, you can leave a part of the people, transfer all local industries to these people, and then come to a non-violent non-cooperation.


    In this sacred society where private property is inviolable, where is legal astronomy written, people do not cooperate through legal means, and the Vienna government is powerless.


    Of course, this helplessness is only short-term. People always come up with solutions. Once you lose your discipline, there are many ways to solve the problem.


    Another reason why the military''s position has changed is that Juncker aristocrats need labor to cultivate land for them. The degree of mechanization was not high in this era, and agricultural demand for labor was not small at all.


    East Prussia is the base of the Junker aristocracy. Now that people are gone, they cannot find enough labor to resume production.


    There are also new occupation areas, and many lands will also fall into the hands of Juncker nobles through post-war rewards. These lands also need labor to be cultivated.


    If there are no local people, all of them use local people to cultivate, and the communication of light language is a big problem.


    Moreover, the nobility ruled the place, which also needed a foundation. The locals rebelled. They also needed to suppress it. What would they do without their own people?


    The Silesia region was seized from Austria. It is dominated by industry and the capitalists are even more powerful, even if they lose the Junker aristocracy.


    The general Saxony region is also similar, and the economic development is very good, but the time of joining the Kingdom of Prussia is too short, and it is not the basic disk of the Junker nobles.


    Civilian factions are different. In order to compete with the military, they have to ally with domestic capitalists. As the spokesperson of the bourgeoisie''s interests in the government, it is now natural to protect the interests of the bourgeoisie.


    Theoretically, if the population and property are transferred, the loss of the Kingdom of Prussia can be minimized. Ordinary people can also get government compensation, which seems to be pretty good.


    Only the interests of the capitalists cannot be guaranteed. The factory can not be built anywhere. Even if all the conditions are met, they will have to re-operate their relationships and sales networks after changing regions.


    This is not something that the government''s compensation fund can make up for. In this process of change, they are likely to be replaced by others.


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 Chapter 425： Good and bad

    You pit me, I pit you, struggle is the theme of the era of great powers.


    People in the arena involuntarily. In international politics, there are only interests. If the interests are the same, they are friends. If conflicts occur, the enemy is the enemy. Changing roles is the basic operation.


    The British do the best in this regard. They were allies just now. After a short time, they can become enemies, and they can become friends again after a while.


    To a certain extent, the diplomacy of European countries in this era was learning from the British. Everyone ¡¯s bottom line, morale has come down and down, and the close and cooperative ally relationship existed only before the Middle Ages.


    In this context, the relationship between European countries is a mess, and the enemy and friends cannot be distinguished narrowly.


    In order to gain more support in the negotiations, both Russia and Russia are conducting diplomatic offensives. The unresponsive Ottoman Empire also launched diplomatic activities, leaving only a few Khanates in Central Asia and the Eastern Empire in a state of salt fish.


    Salted fish is tragic, and international support is very useful under the European rules system. Even small countries'' diplomatic support also has value.


    The younger brother has no diplomatic ability, so John Niu can only go on his own. Perhaps this is what the London government wants to see most. It can increase their influence in these countries and obtain greater benefits.


    Franz wanted to be a melon-eating crowd, but he wanted to be quiet but the wind was endless. Because of the relationship between the Russian and Austrian alliances, Austria was involved.


    "The Russians want to return to their pre-war state, and get our support?"


    Franz is not surprised, this is nothing short of fateful. Regardless of whether he admits that the Russians are losers this time, how can the losers not want to pay the price?


    No cut of soil, no one ruble.


    Such truce conditions can only be blamed if we can get everyone''s consent. Unless they can persuade all European countries to endorse them together, the price is inevitable.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "Yes, Your Majesty. That''s what the Russian Minister said, they are not willing to take responsibility for this war."


    There is no doubt that this involves political games within the Tsarist government. No one at the top of the government wants to take responsibility, and it''s a rogue.


    Franz was so mad that he didn''t bother to care about the bad things of the Russians and said decisively: "Respond to the Tsarist government. If they think they can persuade the parties, we have no opinion.


    If you can''t, don''t do these whimsical things, lest you end up becoming an international laughingstock. "


    "International joke" This is the flaw of the Russians, and their diplomatic jokes have hardly been broken. They come once every three to five years, as if they are not making jokes, they cannot grow up.


    Franz naturally did not want to accompany the tsarist government and treat others as fools, only to find out that the fool is himself.


    The diplomacy is built on strength, but the heyday of the heyday of the Russian empire was like this. If the truce is a year ago, they will still have the power to not sacrifice.


    Unfortunately, Moscow''s gunfire ended all this. Internal threats were the primary problem of the Tsarist government, and foreign enemies were only secondary contradictions.


    Even the most radical Polish nationalists would not dare to swallow the Russian Empire. Not to mention the strength, in addition to the Prussian kingdom, after all, the other companies are fighting against the wind.


    The main forces of the Tsar''s army were dragged by the Prussians. The enemies we faced were all second-class troops of the Russians, and their combat effectiveness was not in a grade at all.


    What is tragic now is that the main forces of the Tsarist government are exhausted, and the combat effectiveness of the recruits is at best second-class. The fact that all major fronts are at a disadvantage also proves this.


    The Prime Minister Felix analyzed: "His Majesty, I think this is the Russians who are testing our position.


    Now that the war has progressed, it is impossible for the tsarist government to know that they can no longer fight.


    The economy of the Russian Empire is about to collapse, and social contradictions have reached a critical point long ago. If the war is not ended, the Tsarist government will be finished. "


    "Economic collapse, internal and external problems", Franz thought about it from the other side, what would he do if he was in the position of Alexander II?


    Soon Franz came to the conclusion-stabilize first and then change. Regardless of so much, keep the regime first, and then use external pressure to promote social reform.


    The victory of Nicholas I in the Near East War not only covered up the social crisis, but also increased the difficulty of reform. The ruling clique did not feel the pressure of life and death.


    Now that the situation is deteriorating, may it be an opportunity?


    After this failure, the strength of the post-war reformers is bound to skyrocket. Alexander II can also hold accountable for the failure of the war and take the opportunity to clean up some of the tapeworms.


    If it is severe enough, it can also take advantage of the opportunity to suppress the rebellion and seriously damage the conservatives in the country.


    This is a ready-made example. Austria completed social reform only a few years ago because of the reshuffle.


    Franz did not doubt the ability of Alexander II at all, and this time and space has completed a social reform. During this period, **** violence was also indispensable, otherwise he would not be assassinated by the Revolutionary Party.


    As Emperor Franz knew very well how difficult it was to assassinate an emperor. Without the cooperation of internal traitors, the Revolutionary Party would simply be out of reach.


    How do you throw a bomb? Especially after throwing a bomb, when Alexander II checked the driver''s injuries, he threw a second bomb and killed him.


    Are the guards all wooden men? Someone launched an attack from close range, but gave them a second chance?


    There is a time interval between them. The artificial throwing of the bomb means that the distance between the two sides is only tens of meters. Under normal circumstances, the assassin is either sieved or caught alive. There is no chance of a second shot.


    Including the surrounding crowd, will also be controlled immediately. Obviously what the assassination case is covering, it is very unreasonable to analyze it on the surface.


    Franz, referring to his own security capabilities, can conclude that without the inner ghost, the assassin cannot carry a gun or a bomb near him.


    Security personnel around will bar strangers from approaching. Even if it is a political show, people who can contact the emperor have investigated the ancestors for several generations and determined that there will be no problems before they can approach.


    In a country with a strict hierarchy in Russia, it is difficult for civilians to approach the nobles, not to mention close contact with the emperor?


    Not to mention an assassin, even an assassin from a regiment may not be able to rush to the nearest tens of meters.


    Franz was too lazy to keep tangling with these issues, and he could be careful anyway. Even in Vienna, it was accompanied by hundreds of guards and four-digit police outreach.


    The safety factor is absolutely the highest. Even if an assassin sees this lineup, he can only retreat obediently.


    Wechat private visit, that does not exist. The monarch who traveled in a carriage with a few guards only existed in the small projectile country. They can''t put on the stage, they can only make up.


    Franz said with a smile: "It seems that Alexander II is about to make a big move soon. Now he is probably deliberately indulging the bureaucracy and paralyzing these people.


    The purge of the Tsarist government is coming. I guess Alexander II will launch a coup, clean up the maggots in the government, and then give them the responsibility for the failure of the war.


    This is more than just doing one thing. Not only can it clean up the maggots in the government, it can also take the opportunity to suppress the conservatives, and give the people an explanation by the way.


    The filthy minister was cleared, and the rebellion''s excuses for rebellion were gone. It won''t be long before the rebels get caught up in internal disputes. If the Revolutionary Party doesn''t run faster, they may even be rewarded for their contributions. "


    The foundation of the Revolutionary Party is too shallow. Don''t look at them making a lot of noise. In fact, any revolutionary party in Russia in this era had only one hundred and eighty people.


    They joined together temporarily in order to seize power. If it is not too weak, they will not accept the banner of "Qing Jun side, defile minister".


    Although this banner unites many people, it also brings a problem. As the insurgent army grew, the Revolutionary Party lost control of the army.


    The "filth ministers" have been slaughtered, the people''s rebellion goals have been reached, and many people are about to withdraw. To put it plainly, many people joined the uprising because taxes were too heavy.


    Alexander II can solve the problem with a few edicts, and put the blame on the bureaucracy. The people''s resentment is out, and the tsar is still a good tsar.


    People''s hearts are still towards the Tsar, and the army also supports the Tsar. Neither the aristocratic group nor the conservatives intended to overthrow the Czar.


    Including the newly rising capitalists, these people also think that keeping the Tsar is better than not having the Tsar. They supported the revolution just to seize power, not to say that they would really carry out a social revolution.


    In a country where more than 99% of the people support the Tsar and want to overthrow the Tsar''s government, isn''t this nonsense?


    In this regard, Alexander II was born in a good time + good place. The Russian revolutionary mentor has not been born, the proletarian revolutionary party cannot see the shadow, and the current bourgeois revolutionary group is not anti-imperialist.


    If time is pushed back fifty years, or if the background is changed to France, it is already a republic.


    The Prime Minister Felix disagreed: "Reform is not so easy. The conservatives in the Russian Empire are very strong. Nicholas I did not complete the social reforms. I am afraid that it will be more difficult for Alexander II.


    I am afraid that what he can do now is only to carry out limited reforms, transform the feudal system of the Russian Empire, and increase strength in the short term. "


    He had a say. During the reforms in Austria, the Hungarian aristocracy completely lost its right to speak. The conservatives in Vienna were swept into the garbage dump by the rebels, and the conservatives in Bohemia were attacked by the rebels in a piecemeal manner.


    By the time the Vienna government announced the reforms, the conservatives were dead, and most people had lost their roots.


    Even so, the struggle between the two sides has not been less in the past ten years.


    Now the tsarist government can''t rely on the rebels to clean up the conservatives. It needs the tsar to go to battle. This wave of hatred alone is enough to cause Alexander II a headache.


    This is destined, and future reformers and conservatives will continue to confront each other under the force of hatred. Even with the support of the Tsar, it is difficult for reformers to surpass conservatives in a short period of time.


    There is no way, according to European tradition, it is impossible for Alexander II to kill even the nobles.


    The crime of embezzlement and bribery is too light, and it can only be regarded as a small loss for the aristocracy. When it comes to military supplies, it can only kill a few responsible persons at most.


    Most people are just driven home or exiled to Siberia. These people have lost their lives and are still a hidden danger.


    The Moscow rebels were very weak and did not make big news. There are no big nobles and big capitalists going out, and they can''t do anything if they want to be involved.


    "The emperor''s side, the defiled minister", is naturally one step lower than rebellion. Even if it is to show the emperor''s kindness, Alexander II will also issue a security order.


    The revolutionary party is at the top of the list, and the rest need to be smarter. After Alexander II issued a pardon order, he decided to retreat and was marginalized after the war.


    This means that conservatives only lose out in political struggles, and their power loss is not great.


    After all, like Austria, the Russian Imperial Army is also dominated by aristocracy, and the Tsar cannot violate the rules of the game.


    Franz nodded and said, "For the Russian Empire, limited social reforms are enough to create a world power.


    They have a vast territory, rich resources, and a large population. As long as they have completed industrialization, they will be European powers.


    If they really carry out a thorough social reform, it will not be a good thing for us. You know, it is the Russian Empire that has the potential to grow above us on the European continent. "


    ...


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 Chapter 426： Reminder in good faith

    On April 22, 1867, the London Peace Conference was held. Representatives from more than 20 countries around the world gathered in London to discuss this special war.


    This is the largest and most extensive war in the world since the anti-French war.


    There is no doubt that this was also the war with the worst casualties and the largest economic losses. The total troop losses of the warring parties exceeded two million, and the total economic losses of the countries exceeded two billion Aegis.


    (About 1 billion pounds, equivalent to 7323.28 tons of gold)


    In addition, just looking at casualties and economic losses, countries around the world are collectively dumbfounded. You need to know that many countries have a population of less than two million, and the entire country is not worth 2 billion Aegis.


    Of course, the Russians suffered the most. Not only the military suffered heavy losses, the domestic economy was severely damaged, but the city and the land were also lost, and the hard-won world hegemony was lost.


    If they do it again, the Russians will certainly not be so reckless.


    At the Paris conference, Schleswig and Holstein were assigned to Denmark. The Prussian invasion of Denmark was opposed by European countries. They could use a roundabout way to solve the problem.


    Of course, the Russians are not good at circuitous diplomacy, and they don''t seem to be prestigious enough to show the dominance of their European hegemons.


    I never expected that the war that was intended to prestige the power would eventually bury the hegemony of the Russian Empire, and a great empire was dying.


    At the beginning of the negotiations, they fell into a nonsense mode. The Russian delegation fought fiercely. Apart from the Danish representative''s help, they directly fell into the siege.


    This is a disadvantage of many enemies. If Poland is also regarded as a country, the Russians will face the Eight-Power Allied Forces. (Kingdom of Prussia, Ottoman Empire, Four Central Asian States, Poland, Empire)


    The war between the belligerents was naturally lively for the representatives of other countries. If everyone is involved, the Russians will be even more tragic.


    The Prussian diplomatic activities still played a role, and were understood by most European countries. They provided a lot of evidence against the Russians and were clearly well prepared.


    After the first day of the meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov knew that things had gone bad, and had an overnight meeting with Austrian representative Weissenberg.


    Clarence-Ivanov opened the door without going around the corner and said, "Her Count, now we need your country''s help!"


    After a few moments of silence, Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg said, "We are allies, it is right to help each other, and what kind of help the Lord Marquis needs."


    The purpose of the Russians was clear-cut, but now he must be pretended to obtain a more favorable position and re-establish the dominant power in the Russian-Australian alliance.


    Clarence-Ivanov didn''t think that much. The change of continental hegemony became a foregone conclusion. No matter whether it fell into the hands of the French or Austria.


    The dominance in the Russo-Austrian alliance is now less important to Russians who have lost continental hegemony.


    "The current diplomatic situation is very unfavorable to us, and I hope your country can exert its influence and reverse this situation!"


    The one-sided situation completely exceeded the expectations of the Tsarist government. In their plans, most European countries should adopt a neutral attitude instead of standing directly on the opposite side of Russia.


    This is because the Russians did not have time to change their mindset and still brought themselves into the role of European hegemon.


    In the era of the European empire, even if everyone was very dissatisfied, few countries dared to show it. Neutrality was the position of a small country.


    Now it is different. The Russian Empire not only suffered great vitality during the war, but also fell into civil war. Its status in the world has been greatly reduced, and it will not scare European countries.


    I was furious in the past, and at this time it broke out. Prior to this, the Tsarist government also conducted diplomatic public relations, and it turned out that they had helped. Instead of drawing allies, it pushed some countries to the opposite.


    In this case, they have to seek Austrian support. Since the Vienna Conference in 1815, Austria has occupied an important position in European political diplomacy.


    The establishment of the Vienna system twice was the pinnacle of Metternich''s diplomacy. Until now, Austria''s influence in European politics and diplomacy is among the best.


    This political and diplomatic influence is also one of the reasons why Franz has always paid attention to eating.


    To ordinary people, this kind of political and diplomatic influence is of little use. In fact, it guarantees that Austria will not fall into isolation and avoid a crisis that is universal.


    Now the Russians know the consequences of being isolated and being targeted by all countries, which means that they will fall into a passive state in the negotiations and need to pay a greater price to end the war.


    Weissenberg shook his head and said, "Honest Marquis, you are overestimating our influence. Now the situation is inseparable from the British and French pushers. Don''t you think Austria can counter the combined influence of Britain and France?


    This kind of help can''t help, if you really help, you will endlessly suffer. There is also a price to pay for countries to change their diplomatic positions. Without enough benefits, why should Austria pay this price?


    Clarence-Ivanov sank, knowing that things were not so simple. If Austria were willing to take action, these small countries would now be neutral again.


    Nothing compares to the influence of the United Kingdom and France. In fact, these small countries are behind the scenes without involving their own interests.


    In the era of the Vienna system, Austria could expel the British from Europe, suppress France to the same place, and restrict the Russians to Eastern Europe.


    The original annexation of the South German region caused panic among European countries. Didn''t the crisis pass quickly?


    "Her Count, we will not let you do anything for nothing."


    Having said that, Clarence-Ivanov sent a check from the Royal Bank, the number on which was blank, and let Weissenberg write it directly.


    After receiving the check, Weissenberg was a little bit crying. Is he such a person? In Austria, bribery is not popular. If this thing is received today, he will go home to support tomorrow.


    There are no poor ghosts in the Austrian Minister these years. Franz is still very generous. They have a child industry in the colony, and at least they started with thousands of hectares of land.


    These lands need to be sent to manage and manage themselves. Many rich people can dismiss them. However, the lands have the title of nobles, and their value doubles instantly.


    No one has too many titles, especially those with land. It doesn''t matter as far as the colony, anyway, it will be localized anyway.


    In order to leave more family business for future generations, Weissenberg pushed the check back and said, "Sorry, Lord Marquis, I dare not accept this money.


    If countries want to change their positions, they will have to pay a price, which can''t be solved by a few words.


    If you want to get out of the current predicament, you can start with Sweden-Norway, the Nordic Federation is being formed, and at this time they must take into account the feelings of the Danes.


    Then draw the German Federation and exaggerate the Prussian threat theory. The Kingdom of Prussia wanted to be a real power, and annexing them was the only option.


    It''s not difficult to convince Belgium. The French threaten them too much. They will need your help, at least to neutralize them.


    Spain, Portugal and your country have no conflicts of interest, and I believe Your Excellency has the ability to persuade them to remain neutral. "


    Weissenberg gave the solution. Whether it can be done depends on the ability of the Tsarist government. No country without conflicts of interest can keep its homes neutral. What diplomacy is there?


    This is the strength of the powers. No matter how the Russians decline, they are still one of the four major powers in Europe, and their comprehensive national strength far exceeds Prussia and Spain.


    After hearing this idea, Clarence Ivanov was a little embarrassed. These should be considered routine operations, but they were messed up before, and now they need to be remedied.


    There is no doubt that in addition to the "mind" of diplomats'' "causes", the wrong choice of starting point for lobbying is also an important factor.


    This is not the responsibility of a single individual. The Russians can solve problems by diplomatic means. They have to wait until the time of Alexander III, before which they used to use force to get everything done.


    In this context, it is normal for diplomats to fail. If you can reach the passing level, you are an elite diplomat.


    After a pause, Clarence-Ivanov delivered the check and said very politely, "Thank you, Count! You have the friendship of the Russian Empire."


    Nothing to do, but the other party gave an idea, money still has to be given.


    This set of money game rules is common within the Tsarist bureaucracy, and Clarence-Ivanov is used to it.


    In fact, in this era, the foreign ministries of various countries are also the hardest hit areas of corruption. It is not too simple to make a fortune while working abroad.


    It turned out that Weissenberg also received gifts when he took office, but as his position rose, he gradually became more jealous of feathers, afraid of being caught by competitors.


    There is no need to do anything now, and the money is not so hot.


    In the face of money, Weissenberg added: "Honest Marquis, the difficulty of this negotiation is in Eastern Europe. This is the core of your country. I personally recommend that you first solve the problems in the Far East, Near East, and Central Asia. .


    The Ottoman Empire in the Near East did not achieve any results, and they did not need to pay much to send them; I do n¡¯t know much about the Far East, but it is too far away and should not be of much value.


    Central Asia is almost lost, so let it go. As long as the core interests are protected, the other sidelines are not worth mentioning.


    From the perspective of long-term development, I think the issue of Eastern Europe is not a big deal. With your country''s strength, you can take it back sooner or later.


    Britain and France have continued to make small moves. If the negotiations are delayed for too long, it is very easy to get rid of them. As far as I know, the Kingdom of Prussia is still expanding and preparing for war, and it is likely to ignite the war again. "


    It is really good for the Russians to complete the negotiations quickly and end the war. After all, it is not surprising that the war will break out again.


    According to European practice, if no benefits are obtained on the negotiating table, they will be taken on the battlefield. In the current situation, as long as the Russian Empire dares to fight, the frontline troops dare to lose.


    At least on the Eastern European battlefield, there is no hope. Logistical supplies cannot be guaranteed, and war cannot be fought at all.


    Digging a hole and encouraging the Russians to fight back in the future is fulfilling the duties of the Austrian Foreign Minister.


    After listening to Weissenberg''s explanation, Clarence Ivanov felt a lot more heavy.


    Losing in other regions is not a problem. The Russians lost, and Eastern Europe is the core of the Russian Empire.


    The land that is lost now must be returned in the future. The bears are very vengeful, and the Prussian kingdom has replaced the Ottoman Empire as their number one enemy.


    Once the tsarist government has regained its strength, it is necessary to look for their obscurity. Where they fall, they have to get up from there. The Russians never lack resilience.


    Weissenberg''s kind reminder was just to deepen the impression and let the Russians always remember this hatred.


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 Chapter 427： Ethiopia

    During the London peace conference, the British did not stop their global strategic layout. To strengthen its grip on North America, the British Parliament approved a bill to establish a Canadian dominion in May.


    This sparked protests from the US federal government, which was naturally ignored, and this was originally a measure against them.


    After the end of the American Civil War, capitalists'' demand for the market further expanded. Because of the opposition between the North and the South, the South Market said goodbye to them.


    Mexico has become the sphere of influence of Britain, France, and Spain, and there is no room for them to intervene; Central America is regarded as a reserved place by Austria; Caribbean islands are also gathering power.


    The American America has become a joke, the European powers have made a comeback, and the divided northern government cannot fight it at all.


    To change this situation, neither US government is at ease. The Confederate government is okay. They export industrial raw materials and cannot compete with the powers.


    The Northern Federal Government would not do it. To break the situation, they supported the Revolutionary Party in Mexico and the Indian tribes in Central America.


    This is not over. As the number of Irish immigrants increased, anti-British became an important political force in the federal government. In 1866, Irish parliamentarians proposed a annexation of Canada.


    There is no doubt that such a motion for death did not pass. However, this situation still stimulated the British, and the London government decided to strengthen its power in the Americas.


    The establishment of the Canadian Dominion is one of the means. The London government is ready to relax its repression of Canada and let them develop to increase their voice in North America.


    It wasn''t just the British who acted, the French had actually sent more troops to Mexico before that. Franz''s suggestion that Massimilino still listened a little, and Mexico''s debt increased by one-third compared with the same period in history.


    As the biggest creditor, France was naturally abducted. The more you invest, the more reluctant the Paris government to let go.


    Mexico is not without the ability to repay, as long as the rebellion is suppressed, the Silver Empire will soon be able to escape the crisis.


    The British and French practices also affected Austria, and the Vienna government was very annoyed by Americans who were about to move.


    Looking at the information provided by the Central American Governor, Earl Hummerauer, Franz felt that it was necessary to teach Americans a lesson and let them know the heights of the earth.


    Franz asked: "How much investment do Americans have in Central America?"


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "There are about three million Aegis."


    These basic information, Josip Jelacic is well-known. If it were not for the civil war, the Central American region would be reserved for Americans.


    More than a decade ago, Americans penetrated into Central America. It was not until the outbreak of the civil war that Austria occupied the region, and the Americans'' actions were silent.


    Franz said casually: "Then stare at them, and confiscated as soon as the problem is found."


    The Austrian colonies did not welcome foreign investment and promoted colonial economic development. Unfortunately, this was not what the Vienna government wanted.


    Stability is overwhelming, and Franz would rather smash it into his hands and develop slowly rather than let outside forces intervene.


    On the surface, foreign capital has promoted the development of the colonial economy. However, overseas investment in this era was the vanguard of colonial expansion.


    Entering all sorts of messy ideas is also one of the means by which countries stab each other. Without vigilance, the economy has not yet developed, and the colonial insurgency will erupt first.


    In the late 19th century, all large-scale colonial rebellions were manipulated by international power. This is also the main reason why countries close the gates of colonial markets.


    The Americas is too far from Vienna, and the control of the colonies has inevitably declined. Let the Americans see the opportunity before they came to do things.


    Making excuses to confiscate these U.S. investments is a warning to the federal government. Of course, it won''t be that simple. Austria is only a leader, and other countries need to follow suit.


    Before the American Civil War, their capital had infiltrated many parts of North America. For example: Mexico, Cuba and other regions.


    When the United States was strong, countries jealous of their strength, and naturally no one would move these investments. Things have changed, and the divided federal government has failed to protect these overseas investments.


    If they are safe and secure, everyone may not take radical action. But how can capital be settled?


    There are not enough markets, and the internal economic recycling market is not large enough. Capitalists must do something if they want to survive.


    According to the information in his hands, Franz can be sure that the internal fighting of the United States Federation is very fierce, and the forces of outward expansion are also compelling.


    Unless there is a major change in Europe, there is no possibility for them to develop under the repression of various countries.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied


    This is just an episode, and Franz''s focus is on the African continent. Since the Vienna government passed the colonial localization bill, European countries have taken the African continent to a higher level.


    Among them, Britain and France reacted most intensely. The French responded immediately, Napoleon III was ready to follow suit, and the Paris government formulated a plan for the province of North Africa to integrate this area into the country.


    It is just that the European strategy is prioritized, and due to the impact of insufficient immigration, this plan is still on paper and it is too late to implement it fully.


    The response from the British was much more intense, and it was impossible to follow suit. Colonial localization is not suitable for maritime countries. Even if it is reluctantly implemented, it will not choose Africa!


    Open the map and you will know that the power of France and Austria on the African continent is already very strong. In order to curb the expansion of the two countries, the London government is preparing to take the lead in controlling Ethiopia and Somalia and link East Africa with South Africa.


    Compared to the original time and space, the British plan for Africa has converged a lot. It only occupied the two corners of the southeast and did not cross Egypt.


    Ethiopia and Somalia are the last part of Austria''s African strategy. Once the plan is completed, most of the African continent will be Austrian territory.


    The British can''t just sit idly by, and they''ve been following Ethiopia for a long time. They had infiltrated here since the occupation of Aden in 1839.


    There are now several feudal lords and the British linked together. Not long after the British consul Ferney Cameron visited Turkey, the arms supply to Ethiopia was cancelled.


    At this time, the emperor of Ethiopia, Tiodor II, did a stupid thing and directly detained the British consul.


    There is no doubt that Ethiopia passed the excuse to the British. How could John Bull be confused in the world if they were not allowed to teach the Tekken of the Empire?


    Franz was about to step in, but these years Austria has a bad reputation on the African continent. There is nothing to eat, and people are too late to hide, how can they come together?


    This is no way out. Of course, so many colonies in Austria were not given for free, they were killed with one shot.


    When problems are encountered on the European continent, Franz will think twice. On the African continent, it is the other extreme, and it is usually reckless to go straight and finish things.


    diplomatic? Unfortunately, no colonial government has this department. Those who can solve the problem with bayonet and cannon will never use other means.


    On the African continent, there were very few problems that could not be solved with bayonet and cannon, and as a result Austria became friendless. No one would dare to ask for weapon assistance on their own initiative.


    It is naturally unnecessary to change the way of doing things. This has been the case in all European countries these years. No one cares about the colonies playing casually. The shameless colonizers still consider themselves as communicators of human civilization.


    Franz asked: "It is only a matter of time before the British invasion of Ethiopia. What plans does the Colonial Ministry have?"


    Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic replied: "Her Majesty, there is a huge gap in strength between the two sides, and there is no suspense in this war.


    Our sphere of influence has bordered Ethiopia. This African country has a large territory. The British cannot swallow it. The colonial ministry plans to take a share. "


    I''m afraid this is not just a cup. Franz wouldn''t be surprised if he swallowed more than half of Ethiopia in one go.


    The British wanted to curb Austria''s expansion on the African continent because Austria was too strong on the ground.


    If they are not restricted, they will be kicked out sooner or later. As long as anyone who knows the situation knows how badly the British colonial companies recently developed on the African continent have been having a bad time.


    It''s not that they don''t work hard, but that they really can''t get through. After finally establishing a colonial stronghold, it will soon be attacked by modern African troops.


    The attackers were all indigenous Africans, and naturally Austria had nothing to do with it. Without evidence, the London government is powerless.


    Sending troops under siege is nonsense. How to find the attackers in the vast African continent?


    In order to retaliate, the British also organized a black army, and the two sides killed in darkness.


    In the end, it was the British who couldn''t hold it first, not because they were not good at fighting, mainly because there were few British.


    At its peak, thousands of soldiers were killed or injured each year, and many British colonial companies went bankrupt because they couldn''t afford their pensions.


    In this case, the British colony on the African continent inevitably shrank. Things didn''t improve until the two countries reached an agreement.


    The British are good at summing up their experiences, and soon they discovered that they would only lose money if they went deeper into the inland jungle. Establishing strongholds in coastal areas and relying on fortifications are still safe.


    Now the British are expanding all the way to the fortress. With the fortifications in place, they are not afraid of sneak attacks by black troops.


    This was a secret struggle. The Austrian army could not end in person. The two sides were deadlocked.


    Because of cost, the British''s expansion in the African continent has been curbed, and they are often forced to give up their sphere of influence. After all, it''s not just the Austrians who are under the hood, and the French are not doing such things.


    There are many enemies. After being attacked many times, it is not even clear to the British. These are conventional methods, and everyone has no control over colonial contention.


    This is why the British are anxious to occupy Ethiopia. As long as they are in control, they will have a large number of cannon fodder forces and fight the Austrian underground war.


    Franz said unchanged: "Secretly sending someone to sell arms to Ethiopia, let them resist fiercely."


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 Chapter 428： Creditor troubles

    It is very unreliable to expect the African people to fight the British aggressors. If they had such a strong fighting force, the colonial era would have ended long ago.


    However, the pit has to be dug, no matter how effective it is, at least it can delay the expansion of the British.


    There is a limit to the expansion of any country, and the British Empire as the world''s first colonial empire is no exception.


    The population is a flaw, and the British Isles add up to 30 million people. Ranked last among the four major European powers, with the completion of the industrialization of France and Austria, everyone''s strength comparison is undergoing amazing changes.


    There is no need to wait until the twentieth century. Now that the local economy is total, the British have become the third in Europe and the fifth in the world.


    Of course, they are still the world''s number one industrial power. In this era of agriculture, agriculture still occupies a very important proportion, so that the British rank behind India.


    It''s no surprise that more people are not necessarily powerful, at least the total economic volume is large.


    Regrettably, the total economic volume does not equal national strength. It is industry that determines the strength of a country. The British Empire is still the most powerful country in the world.


    However, they lost money in the expansion. The British population was less than two-thirds of France (including Sardinia) and less than half of Austria (including Balkans). Among them are millions of Irish who have left Germany, thinking of independence every day.


    Insufficient population, but the British have a large colony. On average, every British has more than 1 square kilometer of colony.


    It is not hard to understand that after the Near East War, the London government began to avoid the European War.


    It is not easy to maintain this colonial empire. Thousands of colonists fall every year. If they fight a few more battles, the British will not be able to sustain it.


    This is the opportunity in the eyes of Franz, to trouble the British in the colony, which is inconspicuous on the surface, but actually accumulates less and slowly consumes their manpower.


    This Ethiopian war is a good opportunity. As long as it can bring tens of thousands of casualties to the British, Franz will be content.


    Winning the British is non-existent. The British Army is not the Italian Army. Such a century-old joke cannot be made.


    ...


    On the way of the British troops killing Ethiopia, the London Peace Conference has changed, and the Russians'' diplomatic methods are really dare not compliment.


    Sweden did support them, but not because of the Russians, but mainly because the Kingdom of Denmark played a role.


    Help the relatives, but the Kingdom of Denmark is about to form a member of the Nordic Federation. Sweden, the old nature, has to take care of their emotions.


    From now on, the Kingdom of Prussia has added another enemy, the forthcoming Nordic Federation.


    Of course, this enemy threat is very small, the Danes cannot occupy the leading position of the new government, at most it is hostility, and it is not enough to trigger war.


    The German Federal Empire did feel the threat of Prussia. However, it was useless. The Russians did not get their support. In the end, they chose to be neutral.


    Needless to say, the rest of the country is called Neutral Switzerland: they are eternally neutral and do not require public relations. The remaining countries are Prussian supporters.


    I almost forgot that the Principality of Montenegro and Greece also supported the Russians. The former has always been supported by the Russians, and the latter is only for the thighs.


    Prussia is far away, and it doesn''t matter if you offend. The Russians were close at hand, and the Greeks could not afford to offend.


    From the perspective of supporting countries, the Russians are not only inferior in quantity, they are also incomparable in weight.


    In order to keep the Russians from losing too badly, Weissenberg had to bite the bullet and propose to reduce the number of negotiators.


    Except for the three mediators of Britain, France, and Austria, only the participating countries were present, and the remaining country representatives became auditoriums.


    Fortunately, the Russian representative Clarence-Ivanov was smart enough to send the four Central Asian countries and the Eastern Empire successively and signed a truce.


    The Russians were still standing still. After meeting their own interests and needs, these countries resolutely chose silence. As for the Prussian allies, sorry, they have never formed an alliance, and naturally there is no obligation of allies.


    Seeing that the momentum was wrong, the Ottoman Empire also flinched. The Russians gave up the territories they had claimed in the Caucasus in the last war and backed off a bit, and the two countries ended the war. (Remarks: Georgia today)


    By July, Prussia and Poland were left. Compared with the concessions in other regions, in the Eastern Europe, the Tsarist government has a very different attitude.


    First of all, regarding the definition of the Polish region, the Tsarist government did not approve it. The surrender of Lithuanian regions and parts of Belarus was their limit.


    However, the Prussians still wanted Latvia and did not make a request to Estonia. It was too close to St. Petersburg, and the Berlin government was afraid that it would stimulate the Russians.


    The representative of Popo also imposed territorial claims on the entire Belarus region. Obviously, they have reached an agreement to divide up the region.


    The representative of Poland also made territorial claims on the Ukraine region, mainly from the Waren region to the Kiev region. Without parts of Lviv, Western Ukraine was the domain of Austria in this era.


    If these conditions are agreed, it will mean that the Russian Empire will lose 860,000 square kilometers of land, more than 21 million people, and 30% of industry.


    At the same time, the Russian Empire will lose its demographic advantage over Austria. After all, Central Asia has become independent, and the Far East and the Caucasus have abandoned a lot of land.


    With less land, the population naturally decreases. Fortunately, these regions are all vast and sparsely populated. Except for Central Asia''s population of five to six million, the other two regions have only 1.8 million.


    Eastern Europe is different, this is the core area of ??the Russian Empire. Any piece of territory is precious, and the Tsarist government will naturally not give up easily.


    The meeting was deadlocked again, and representatives from the three countries, Britain, France and Austria held a secret meeting. There is nothing to be ashamed of, and the weakening of the Russians is something the Three Kingdoms would like to see.


    After all, the Russian Empire is too large. Once industrialization is completed, everyone''s interests will be lost.


    At the same time, France and Austria do not want to see the Kingdom of Prussia become larger. At this point, the attitudes of Britain and France are exactly the opposite. They want Prussia to add a block to France and Austria.


    The French wanted to support Poland, while Austria held the opposite.


    On the side of the couch, do you tolerate others.


    In order to curb the rise of Poland, Austria did not hesitate to support Prussia''s access to Lithuania and block the estuary of the Poles.


    This is also creating contradictions. The problem of the estuary cannot be resolved, and the relationship between Pubo will break sooner or later.


    Of course, they can also perform land exchange. Obviously, this is even more impossible. Poles can''t always swap out the Warsaw area in order to go to the sea?


    The Kingdom of Prussia was not fortunate enough to fight hard, and the last benefit was not gained. Geography determines their expansion into Lithuania and is their only option.


    Contradictions between Britain, France, Austria and Austria have further complicated negotiations.


    In the summer, the smell of gunpowder in Eastern Europe is strong again. If it is not possible, the war will continue to erupt.


    Do not look at the Prussians dominate the battlefield, but they have no money! Once the war broke out, it was still the British who paid for it.


    The London government is not the worst, they are always calculating costs. Now the goal of suppressing Russia is also completed. If they continue to kill Russia, they will not get much benefit.


    Don''t look at Russia and Austria as allies. Allies are also dangerous when they are weak. In the event that the Prussians are lucky, and once again win the General Assembly, the Tsarist government will collapse. Who knows if Austria will fall to the ground?


    Spend your own money and help competitors to pick up cheap things. The savvy British won''t do it.


    Moreover, they have lent a lot of money to Prussia and Poland, their debts continue to increase, and the possibility of becoming bad debts in the future is also increasing.


    To end this war, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, must first reach an agreement, otherwise everyone will stab each other and stir up the flames inside, and a bad war will ignite again.


    In the face of the pound, Raistlin must also convince France and Austria to join forces to put pressure on them to end the war.


    Not only are the British worried, but France and Austria are also worried. Everyone is a creditor, except that Britain and France mainly borrowed money from the two countries, while Austria lent it to Russia.


    At present, the British have borrowed the most, with a total amount of up to 320 million pounds; Austria is behind, and the total debt has reached 240 million pounds; the French have the least, which is also 120 million pounds.


    Whether you admit it or not, this war is actually a capital game. There is no doubt that the black hands behind the scenes are winners, and everyone is working together to trade.


    Even if all these debts die, everyone can still recover the costs from other places. Of course, no one wants to do that.


    Why do loans that can be recovered become dead debts?


    Don''t look at the collateral of a few debtor countries. If something goes wrong, these collaterals may not be able to be cashed.


    Take Poland as an example. In case the Polish government is finished, who will the British and French ask for money?


    In contrast, Austria has an advantage. The distance is close, it is really impossible, you can cut a piece of land back to make up for the loss.


    The French can also pay attention to the Rhineland region. Anyway, debt repayment is a reasonable excuse.


    The British were miserable. Even if others dare to mow the land, the question is whether they dare?


    Various taxes, minerals, and right-of-way mortgages, if they are to fulfill the prerequisites, they must ensure the stability of the debtor''s political power.


    This means that after the war, they continued to lend money to the two countries. Otherwise, the two poor ghost governments either declared bankruptcy or broke down because of a financial crisis.


    Of course, the risk is proportional to the profit. In this war, the British made money.


    Not only won the position of world supremacy, but also added a few younger brothers to ensure the security of India and complete the strategic layout of Eurasia.


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 Chapter 429： Got pitted

    In Vienna, as a good neighbor, Franz has been closely following the Russian civil war. Looking at the information gathered in his hands, he knew that the Tsarist government would give in.


    In order to ensure domestic stability, Alexander II had been stunned not to launch. As a result, the forces of the rebels have grown like snowballs and have threatened the rule of the Tsarist government.


    At this point, any savvy monarch will choose to uphold his rule first. Alexander II must end the war before he can clean up internally and use political means to dismantle the rebels.


    Dogs will jump over the wall urgently and launch before the end of the war. These maggots colluded with the Kingdom of Prussia, and it is estimated that St Petersburg could not keep it.


    To confuse these people, Alexander II has had several scapegoats, and it looks like things have passed.


    This kind of muddy practice, apart from delaying time, has virtually no effect. For a country, such a compromise is chronic suicide.


    Franz approached Alexander II, and he knew very well that he was not a mediocre king. As early as the age of Nicholas, Alexander II proposed a reform of the social system.


    Unfortunately, Nicholas I has promoted a round of reforms and has ended in failure. In his later years, Nicholas I did not have the courage to break the boat, and did not dare to risk breaking with domestic interest groups.


    In the time of Alexander II, the difficulty of reform increased greatly. He did not have the prestige of Nicholas I and could not overcome the domestic mountains.


    Comprehensive social reform has shrunk to a limited degree of social reform, and has taken the same path as the original space-time. Alexander II adopted a gradual approach to promote social reform.


    At a critical moment, the Polish uprising broke out, and immediately after the Putin war broke out, the hegemony of the Russian Empire was challenged.


    In order to maintain imperial hegemony, Alexander II had to wage war. The failure of the war and the intensification of social conflicts in the country have caused the current situation.


    Franz made a decisive decision: "Prime Minister, urging the Berlin government to fulfill the conditions, otherwise we will let them not get anything!"


    This is political blackmail, negotiations are deadlocked, and the Berlin government is panicking. In these months, the Tsarist government has armed hundreds of thousands of troops.


    play one more time? The Prussians said they were panicked, and until the war went on, their losses were also very large. If they bumped into the Russians again, they would lose even if they won.


    If their own strength is insufficient, they will not be able to swallow even a large tract of land from the Russians!


    Junker aristocrats are also knowledgeable, knowing that the current Prussian kingdom cannot afford any failure. France and Austria are still staring at each other, that is, they still have a fight.


    Whoever starts first will be cheaper to another. Coupled with the serious international situation, Faou is worried that the first entry will be conspired.


    In the interests of the covenant, the role of the covenant is not much more than waste paper. In the event of a pit, where would you cry?


    This created an opportunity for Austria to blackmail Prussia. Prussia only knew that the attitude of the Russians was still tough. It did not know that the Tsarist government would compromise, and the Berlin government did not dare to allow the war to continue.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Felix replied


    ...


    The plan will never change quickly, and the Berlin government is not at all alarmed when receiving a diplomatic note from the Vienna government.


    The two sides talked directly about the conditions, and Prussian Minister of Foreign Affairs McKay questioned: "What about Sir Robson, Silesia and the Saxony region, you are very clear, how can you buy 5 million Aegis?


    As far as I know, Guangpu belongs to the Saxony region, and the treaty you signed with the Russians also stipulated 50 million Aegis. That''s still a high-risk loan. How can it not be lower than this number now!


    We sell General Saxony and Silesia for a price of 120 million Aegis, which is definitely worth the money. "


    The Austrian ambassador to Berlin, Robson, explained without hesitation: "My Excellency, the account cannot be calculated that way. First of all, the Silesia region was agreed before the war and we didn''t need to pay any more.


    This transaction is only in the Saxony region. Be aware that in addition to money, our political contributions must also be included in the transaction scope.


    Your country wants to get Schleswig-Holstein, Lithuania, Latvia, and most of Belarus. So many places add up to three-quarters of your territory.


    It is not so easy to achieve the purpose. At least the French support the Polish to obtain the estuary in Lithuania. The British have a very warm attitude, if you do not want to take another enclave ... "


    Enclave This is a sad question. A Rhineland under the eyes of the French could make the Berlin government sleepless. Another enclave under the eyes of the Russians could not pass the day.


    Once the Poles gained access to the Lithuanian region, Prussia''s desired Belarusian and Latvian regions became enclaves, and this defense pressure was enough to collapse.


    Not only were they threatened by the Russians, but even the Poles were threatening their strength. What strength can''t be gathered, what else can be used to annex Poland and build a great Prussian empire?


    It is in the French interest to weaken Prussia and strengthen Poland. It not only created the conditions for their annexation of the Rhineland region, but also supported a chess piece to contain Austria.


    For the British, both are younger brothers, and neither tends to be good. John Bull, who is good at dancing sleeves, will certainly not take the liberty to express his position.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Prussia, Mike Kate, countered: "Sir Robson, the presence of a strong Poland is not a good thing for your country either, but Polish nationalism has long remembered Austrian Poland!"


    Minister Robson said with a smile: "My Excellency, you despise the Poles too much. Austrian Poland has never existed. The local people don''t think they are Polish.


    The newly born Poland dare to challenge Austria, then it will not be long before they will become history again. The gap in strength cannot be filled by a few slogans. "


    In this regard, the Vienna government has the confidence. As early as 20 years ago, the Polish aristocracy in Galicia became independent and was suppressed by the local people.


    After so many years of assimilation, the traces of Poland have long since been wiped away, and the locals all live as Austrians.


    The Polish tradition has been retained and has become a very small number. Looking at the ethnic statistics table of the Vienna government, we know that the number of Polish nations in the country has fallen to less than one million.


    The reduced Poles did not disappear, but were mainly assimilated. The new generation does not consider themselves Polish, and the number of Polish nations naturally declines sharply.


    The division of Austrian nationality is not based on descent. After so many years of development, there are a lot of mixed-race children, it is simply not clear.


    It is based on many factors such as language, traditional customs, and people''s self-identity to the nation.


    In this respect, the policies of the two countries are similar, and they are promoting Germanization. Both sides have achieved good results, but Austria has gone further and cannot find a job without learning a common language.


    Of course, the re-independence of Poland will still affect the assimilation of Austria, but the Vienna government is also prepared.


    Franz also advocates freedom. Since he wants to be a Polish, then go back to Poland. Austria has no shortage of hundreds of thousands of people.


    Deportation of hundreds of thousands of people is difficult in other countries, and it is not a problem in Austria at all. Protest and trouble, then expelled together.


    Poland''s threat lies inside and not outside. The strength of both sides determines that Poland cannot threaten Austria militaryly. As long as the internal problems dare to fight hard, the threat will be the same.


    Austria can take it seriously, McKate cannot. Prussia is still very interested in Poland, and Polish national independence can scare the Berlin government.


    To some extent, Junker aristocracy is their nemesis. East Prussia and West Prussia are examples. A group of Junker aristocrats suppressed the place and did a good job of national integration.


    Successful experience has increased the confidence of the Berlin government. Regardless of how the outside world criticized the sub-nobility system, it was indeed effective in stabilizing places.


    ...


    After some bargaining, on August 11, 1867, the Austrian ambassador to Berlin, Robson, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Prussia, Michael Ketter, signed the "Land Trade between the Two Countries".


    There is only one treaty: the Kingdom of Prussia sells Silesia and Prussian Saxony to Austria for 38 million Aegis.


    Note: After the treaty is signed, the Kingdom of Prussia will complete the transfer with Austria within two years after receiving the payment, and Austria will need to pay another 10 million Aegis relocation costs.


    There is no doubt that other additional conditions have been hidden, and both sides have not mentioned tacitly.


    Vienna, looking at the signed treaty, makes Franz incredible. It seemed to him that Prussia wanted to sign the treaty as soon as possible, and there was no so-called resistance.


    The only problem is that the transfer time required by the Prussians is relatively long, but this is not a big problem. The Prussian kingdom can''t recover its vitality in two years, and it has no strength to rely on accounts.


    Moreover, the Berlin government gave a reasonable explanation that it would take time for them to divest. Unless Austria pays for the above industries, it will leave time for them to buffer.


    There is no such thing as investing to buy an industry, and the Vienna government is not the worst. If you buy it by market value, Austria cannot afford it!


    The bubble economy has been in any era. The combined Saxony and Silesia areas have more than 30,000 square kilometers. The mines, land, factories, and real estate above can cost hundreds of millions, and the market value on the bright side will be double Several times.


    Now that the Prussians are willing to move, the Vienna government will naturally not mind. Not all factories are of value. These industries have their own in Austria, and they have no substantial effect other than intensifying market competition.


    It was precisely because it was not needed that the Vienna government decisively signed a treaty with the Prussians. Soon the Vienna government found it wrong, and the Prussians relocated too thoroughly.


    The factory moved, but it was with the workers. Nobles and farmers move their homes and take them away with the farmers who cultivate their land.


    Of course, it was half a year later when this problem was discovered. At that time, it was already a boat, and Franz could only recognize it by pinching his nose.


    The treaties have been signed, can''t you regret it? Moreover, the people did not go away, the people who support Austria still stay, it is a consolation prize.


    Now that the Vienna government is celebrating this great diplomatic victory, Austria has taken back the region of Silesia that everyone has long remembered, and the Kingdom of Saxony has also taken back the region of General Saxony.


    The response from the people is even more enthusiastic. Many people think that this is a step forward in the unification of the German region. The unified theory of distribution has become more popular.


    The Vienna government, which has benefited from people''s wealth and disaster relief, has benefited from its position at the London peace conference.


    Many of the demands made by the Kingdom of Prussia have adopted a tacit attitude and resolutely opposed it from the beginning.


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 Chapter 430： Difficult King

    Without the Austria-made obstacles, London Peace will develop towards the favourable aspects of the Kingdom of Prussia. On September 1, 1867, Prussia signed a truce with Denmark.


    There was no way to cut the land. Schleswig-Holstein was eaten into the stomach by both Prussians, so it was impossible to spit it out.


    There is no need to think about compensation, and the Kingdom of Denmark has a new background-the Nordic Federation. Although this country is still under construction, although it is not as powerful as the Kingdom of Prussia, self-protection is not a problem.


    The Swedes did not fight for Schleswig-Holstein. The main reason was that Denmark was too strong and not conducive to their control of the country.


    In addition, Karl XV of Sweden wanted to annex Finland. This would be the opposite of the Russians and conflict with Prussia. The defense pressure was too great.


    Even so, Sweden still asked Denmark for a nominal compensation, about 2 million Aegis, to take care of the Danish mood.


    This is all small money, and the Kingdom of Prussia is no shortage of money. In order to settle in as quickly as possible, the Berlin government agreed quickly.


    Because there is a common enemy, the Russians, there will be many common topics in the Prussian Nordic Federation to be established. If it were not for Denmark''s participation, the Swedish government would have laid down the Russians.


    In this regard, Prussia gave up the Jutland peninsula in exchange for an ally, which is still a good deal.


    The Russian Empire is too thick, and even if weakened, no one dares to despise them.


    Only if they continue to decline, in case the Russians become stronger again, the Kingdom of Prussia will bear the brunt.


    It is necessary to plan ahead. With an additional Nordic Federation restricting the Russians in the north, the pressure in Prussia will be much less.


    For this reason, neither the Skagerrak (Jutland) nor the Kingdom of Prussia made a request.


    Of course, the Prussian navy is also one of the reasons for the Berlin government to give up. With their current naval strength, occupation is useless.


    ...


    After the signing of the Putin Armistice Treaty, the Tsarist government also made concessions. On September 26, 1867, Prussia, Poland and Russia signed a truce.


    This time the Russians were bleeding heavily, and recognition of Poland''s independence was inevitable, and the Tsarist government was forced to accept almost all the territorial demands of the two countries.


    Poland became independent, Lithuania lost, Latvia gave up, Belarus failed to save, and Ukraine was cut off.


    This is beyond the scope of Russian Poland. The total area of ??the lost territory is close to 790,000 square kilometers, the total loss of population is as high as 20 million, and the total industrial output is reduced by almost three layers.


    At the end of the 18th century, the three countries of Russia and Poland divided Poland, and the Russians got the largest share of about 460,000 square kilometers. At the Vienna Conference in 1815, they received some compensation for general Polish territory. (Warsaw area)


    These territories add up to less than 600,000 square kilometers, and now even out of interest, it is enough that Alexander II has suffered a long time.


    A concession was made on the cemetery. Naturally, the tsarist government would not pay it. Prussia and Poland, who want to survive the financial crisis with war compensation, have miscalculated this time.


    The tsarist government''s money will also be used to suppress the rebellion. In this regard, Alexander II dare not relax his vigilance.


    The threat posed by Prussia and Poland is only a minor problem, similar to a cold and cold; the threat posed by the chaos is cancer, although it is still early, and it can be dead if not treated in time.


    The harm of the two is negligible, and naturally you can only compromise with Popo. The land will not run, even if they are ceded out, they can take it back as soon as they get better.


    Money is different. Without money, there is no way to suppress the rebellion, and the rule of the Tsarist government without threat of chaos will be threatened.


    According to the treaty, the Kingdom of Prussia will acquire most of Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, with a total area of ??286,000 square kilometers and a total population of about 4.7 million.


    Poland has obtained the remaining areas, with a total area of ??about 504,000 square kilometers, including the core of Warsaw in Poland, parts of Belarus, and most of western Ukraine. The border extends to the Kiev area.


    Obviously this time the Russians lost so much that even the Smolensk region was lost, which is only 360 kilometers from Moscow.


    It was occupied by the Poles in 1611 and was considered to be the old Polish land in the negotiations and was included in the Belarus area.


    This is not the weakness of the Tsarist government, but the fact that it is actually occupied by the enemy and has caused the fact. Unless force is used, it will never be returned.


    Most of the ceded land was actually controlled by the enemy. They negotiated to recover a lot of territory. During the winter campaign, the Russian army lost too much territory to the enemy, resulting in their lack of confidence in negotiations.


    The newly-independent Kingdom of Poland inherited the legacy left by Russia and has become a newly-emerged European power with a total population of more than 15 million, similar to the pre-war Kingdom of Prussia.


    Although the industry is not good, the agricultural foundation is still good. The land is basically in the plains, and farming is not a problem.


    However, this does not satisfy the interim government. In the marine era, how could you be so self-conscious as a big country without an estuary?


    Well, just after gaining independence, the Poles have begun to dream of a great power.


    In theory, Poland still has a basis for its rise. Although the total population is not high, their birth rate is high.


    The industrial scale is not large, but the Russians have left a lot of important industrial systems. Integration can save a lot of time.


    Rich in local resources, it can meet the early needs of the industrial revolution. Some minerals are more than abundant, for example: silver reserves are abundant, so don''t worry about currency issues.


    With more than enough grain output, exports can be exchanged for foreign exchange to develop the domestic economy.


    This is only in theory. In fact, the biggest flaw is the lack of "talent". Don''t expect the intellectuals left by the tsarist government. These people are basically on the revolutionary road and are ready to make a big political effort.


    Many intellectuals spray the sky, the ground, and the universe.


    Of course, there are occasional exceptions, but too few. The second industrial revolution has begun. What a country needs is a large number of knowledgeable and technical engineers.


    In terms of population quality, the German region currently has an advantage. Countries that have completed compulsory education are now concentrated in the German region.


    Neither Britain nor France has universalized compulsory education, let alone other countries. Reading is the patent of the rich. Church schools occasionally teach civilian knowledge, but this is far from enough.


    Only after gaining national independence, the Poles have not floated yet. Despite dissatisfaction with Prussia over the estuary, the two sides did not tear their faces.


    The Kingdom of Poland still lacks a king, and everyone is worried about the king.


    According to Polish tradition, it is definitely necessary to find a king outside. Several major king professional households in the German region are candidates.


    There are too many issues to consider, as well as the diplomatic games of various countries. The Polish parliament is currently in a fierce quarrel, and the Polish king may be having difficulty giving birth.


    At present, it is explicitly added that the throne is the King of Prussia, William I. Once Poland and Prussia are ruled, the merger of Popo becomes possible.


    In theory, the formation of a federal empire is in the interest of Popo and Poland. They face a common threat-Russia and Austria.


    These two enemies are too powerful, and they are not opponents alone. Only when they are combined can they have the strength to fight against them.


    Obviously, this is only theoretical. Who is the boss is a headache, Poland''s glorious history has become the biggest obstacle to this alliance.


    Before the Russian threat disappeared, the Polish interim government needed the help of the Prussians and almost compromised with the Berlin government, but the international environment at the time did not allow it.


    The two countries, France and Austria, did not want to see the merger of Pope and issued severe warnings. At the critical moment of the war, the Berlin government did not dare to offend France and Austria, and the plan ended without a problem.


    It was very reluctant at that time, and now the threat of reality no longer exists, and the Poles are even more reluctant to be younger brothers.


    Of course, the call for unity between the two countries has always been very high, and William I became the king of Poland. The support in the Polish parliament is still not low.


    However, the candidate with the highest approval rating was kicked out from the start.


    At the same time, they met with strong opposition from France, Austria, and Russia. Even if the Polish parliament fully supported it, William I did not dare to sit on the king.


    If the two countries merge, William I would dare to try it. It is just that the Commonwealth is subject to the joint opposition of the three major powers, and William I was still very persuaded.


    It''s not just his problems, the point is that the Polish parliament is even more provocative. Facing the intervention of the powers, they were afraid to vote.


    Of course, the Berlin government has not completely given up, and now there are endless disputes in the Polish Parliament.


    In the Prussian-Polish joint anti-Russian war, the Kingdom of Prussia has also infiltrated Poland, and now there are more than eight layers of officers and men in the Polish army, all trained by Prussian instructors.


    Pro-Prussian forces in Poland are also very powerful. Although everyone is unwilling to be Prussia''s younger brother, it does not mean that everyone has rejected William I to become the Polish king.


    With such a big advantage, the Prussians naturally have to fight for it. It was not their style to declare defeat without any effort.


    The international opposition is strong, and the main point of view is the two countries. The attitude of the Russian Empire can now be almost ignored. Before they ended the civil war, there was no effort to interfere with the Polish throne.


    The British do not have explicit support and opposition, and can be regarded as neutral. There are a lot of small European countries and most of them have objections, but their opinions are not important.


    Getting the Polish throne is crucial for Prussia''s annexation of Poland. If not available, they would rather leave the Polish throne open first.


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 Chapter 431： Pupil

    With the end of the London peace conference, continental Europe finally ushered in a brief peace. Never experienced war, never know the terrible war.


    As the victor of this war, William I did not show much joy. From a territorial point of view, the kingdom of Prussia is now almost the same as the former German Empire in time and space, and the total population has also exceeded the 20 million mark.


    These gains cannot hide the fact that the military has grown larger. Without Bismarck, the government can''t hold back the military at all.


    The balance of power was broken, which was not a good thing for the emperor. William I''s political mind was still very clever, and he did not play any trick of "birds and bows hiding, rabbits and dogs cooking".


    In the Berlin Palace, William I announced the appointment of a new person: "Prime Minister Frank is unwell and has resigned as Prime Minister. Marshal Maochi now takes over."


    If it can''t be suppressed, then the differentiation is broken down. Mao Qi''s use of soldiers to fight a war is very powerful, and the political means are far behind.


    No matter how high the prestige is now, as long as you make mistakes later, you will still be pulled down, and then the prestige obtained in the war will be gone.


    In ordinary countries, it is impossible for a marshal to serve as prime minister. The line between civil and military is enough to block all of this, but this is the Kingdom of Prussia, and the military general as prime minister is completely normal operation.


    William I used Yang Mo, and his identity changed as his position changed. Unless Mao Qi is willing to make a rubber stamp, he will sooner or later suppress the military.


    The struggle for rights is cruel, and many times are involuntary. When they were military chiefs, they could feel comfortable with an overhead government; when they became heads of government, things were different.


    ...


    Compared to the harmonious struggle of power in the Kingdom of Prussia, the Russian empire next door was completely different. After the treaty was signed, the tsar''s army began to seize people.


    Accounting came after the fall, and these days Alexander II is not in vain, basically all that can be found out. I didn''t want to attack before, just wait for this time to calculate the ledger together.


    For a time, prisons in St. Petersburg were overcrowded. A large number of maggots caught the net, which made the bureaucrats frightened.


    If the inspection is strictly carried out, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government can count them one by one, and they can all be arrested.


    Even if there is no crime, it is on the way to crime. The word injustice is superfluous, and the bureaucratic system of the Tsarist government is already rotten.


    Alexander II was not a second-year boy. Naturally, he did not want to kill all bureaucrats. This is very unrealistic.


    Now they are all the culprits that lead to the defeat of the war. The defeat of the war requires someone to be responsible. Alexander II was not ready to find a scapegoat, and it was their turn.


    Hermitage, Alexander II had a headache looking at the criminals who were continuously arrested. Most of these people are nobles, and by convention they cannot be killed.


    Many times, problems are not the fault of the officials. They scored one point from it, and the others below would score three points.


    Some humble government employees have more corruption than their chief officials. And the more grassroots the more corrupt, but at the high level, the consequences must be considered.


    All killed, that''s unrealistic. These small miscellaneous fish are not ordinary people, at least the middle class. The social impact of killing them is too bad.


    Moreover, killing these people is not very useful, and the collapsed government of the Russian Empire cannot be changed.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval proposed: "Her Majesty, exile! We have to use political means to disintegrate the rebels, and it is not suitable for mass murder."


    This is the most helpless solution of the Tsarist government and the most effective solution. It was only because the supervision was not in place that these exiles ran back to overthrow the Tsarist government.


    The existence of the rebels saved the dregs, and in order to reassure the rebels, they had to be merciful.


    Rebellion is no better than corruption. This is to kill the aristocracy. No matter how high their status is, they may be wiped out if they participate in the rebellion.


    After hesitating, Alexander II made the decision: "Let the recovery of all the stolen money first, and then exile the **** to the worst environment in Siberia."


    Exiles are also skillful. Most parts of Siberia have a harsh climate of ice and snow, but this does not mean that there is no good place.


    For example: The conditions of Novosibirsk city are relatively good. Of course, it has not developed yet, it is just a small town.


    Another example: Oymyakon is another extreme. The lowest temperature in winter can usually reach minus 71 degrees, and even a good weather of minus 96.2 degrees occurs, and storage becomes popsicles.


    Apparently, Alexander II hated these people and prepared to freeze them.


    ...


    When Alexander II cleared the tapeworm, the Polish throne battle intensified, spreading across the entire European continent, and even affecting the Vienna court.


    Poland is a big country. Many people are interested in this crown, including many within the Habsburg family, including two of Franz''s younger brothers.


    This bad interest was quickly suppressed by Franz. The reason he gave was very simple-do you want to be the king of the dead?


    Immediately everyone reacted, suddenly remembered the bad situation of the Kingdom of Poland. In the last century, there were three families in Poland. Is it difficult to do it again now?


    This is a joke for the Popo Alliance. Once the Russian Empire has regained its vitality, there must be a battle between the two sides.


    Few people are still optimistic that the Pu-Po alliance can win, and not every war can find so many allies.


    In the Eastern European War, if there were no British behind the market, not only would Poland be independent, but even the Kingdom of Prussia would become history.


    Will they be so lucky in the next war? If we lose the war, Poland will certainly be finished.


    Everyone''s enthusiasm was directly extinguished, and the opposite textbook of Massimilino is still there. Everyone knows what life is going on without being advised to be Mexican emperor.


    If one day Massimilino is suddenly ousted, everyone will not be surprised at all, since it is a negative textbook, there will be no good results.


    To appease the interior, Franz ignored the disputes outside. Whoever became the Polish king took over a mess, there was no way to lead Poland to rise.


    If you look at the map, you will know that the Russian Empire is in the east, Austria in the southwest, and the Kingdom of Prussia in the north. The three countries just surrounded them.


    Merging with the Kingdom of Prussia to form a federal empire is actually their best choice. However, Dabobo couldn''t accept it, and this road was not easy to go.


    Secondly, you can only die of the Russian Empire, pierce through the Ukraine, occupy this dark land, and gain a strong country foundation.


    It''s almost like dreaming, anyway Franz doesn''t think Poles can do it. This requires not only military victory, but also superb political and diplomatic means.


    The best strategy is to hold your thighs. The Russian Empire is doomed to be the enemy. There is nothing to say. If Poland wants to protect itself, it can only maintain good relations with European countries.


    Pu''ao''s two neighbors are even more critical. Only when the relations with the two countries are handled can they have a glimmer of vitality.


    Based on the principle that political education should start from the baby, the Polish issue has become a real case of the Franz children. Mainly to teach the eldest son Frederick, the other three little guys are too small.


    The youngest George was born in 1865 and is now just two years old, and his political distance is still too far away.


    In fact, Frederick is not too big. He is now 11 years old. If he is born in an ordinary family, he is now a primary school student.


    If he studied politics so early, would he be able to accept it? In fact, Franz didn''t know.


    But it ¡¯s not good to not teach. In case someone is biased, it ¡¯s like the second brother Massimilino has become an idealist.


    "Frederik, now I test you. What would you do if you were the King of Poland?"


    Faced with this daunting question, Frederick gave an answer that was unexpected to Franz.


    "Don''t do it?"


    Seeing Franz not responding, Frederick added: "I mean abdicated!"


    Franz did not object, nor did he agree, asking, "Why?"


    Frederick shook his head and said, "I don''t know what the Polish king should do and what he can do! In this case, let it go."


    This is also the answer, at least to preserve itself. Franz smiled slightly and said nothing.


    To save yourself beforehand is the idea that Franz taught them from an early age. How useful Franz is, it''s not clear that he can now resist the temptation, that is, without touching the right.


    Many people know they cannot do this, and this idealism is worthy of praise. But when it came to the royal family, it was a disaster.


    Franz continued to ask, "What about the King of Prussia, won''t you let go?"


    The situation in the Kingdom of Prussia is much better than in Poland. It defeated the Russian William I. The popular index was at least 90+ (based on a total of 100).


    Frederick thought for a while and said, "Don''t think about living and developing the domestic economy. Prussia got too much interest in this war and needs to digest it.


    It is also necessary to speed up and complete the internal integration before the Russian empire slows down in order to win the second Russian-Prussian war. "


    Franz said with a smile: "Yes, I finally know I''m struggling, and flinch without any problems.


    But this is not enough. Development itself is important. Fighting the enemy is equally important. You can pay attention to the actions of William I. He will never watch the Russians recover.


    Probably, you still have a chance to see Pope merge. Of course, this depends on the political means of William I. "


    Frederick shook his little head, his heart full of doubts. What is the operation of the merger of the two countries?


    Aren''t everyone opposed to the merger of the two countries? What did the Kingdom of Prussia take to merge Poland? Not only the European countries, but also the Poles, are such mergers useful?


    Franz did not continue to explain, what he observed himself was far more useful than others directly told.


    Taking the international situation as a textbook and the monarchs of various countries as examples, Franz''s method of teaching children.


    No matter it is a positive example or a negative example, the first impression is the deepest impression.


    Learn from their strengths, summarize their weaknesses, and learn from them. This is both a godson and Franz is learning by himself.


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 Chapter 432： Tsar plays a conspiracy

    There are still many smart people in this world. After the Habsburgs gave up the Polish throne battle, several European kings'' professional families announced their abandonment.


    This also included the Bonaparte family, Napoleon III very wisely abandoned the Polish pit. Although he wanted to support Poland to check Austria, Napoleon III was still not optimistic about Poland''s success.


    Are there any factors in which Polish people despise them? I don''t know. Anyway, in this era, the Bonaparte family still broke out. Under normal circumstances, they did not qualify as candidates.


    Wouldn''t it be embarrassing if the Polish were taken off the shortlist? It is not surprising that this kind of thing can be done with Dabobo''s ability to die.


    Another strong competitor, the Gotha family, has also withdrawn, and Poland''s poor strategic position has made them discouraged.


    The so-called king-election system in Europe has always been a game between the forces of all parties, and political and diplomatic means are indispensable. It depends on whether the protagonist is willing or not, and there are many people who do not want to be kings.


    The major European powers now have supporters, making the situation even more chaotic.


    Prussia''s support for William I as King of Poland was met with opposition from France and Austria, and the support of the royal family of the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen family Carroll as King of Poland was met by Fao;


    Spain and Austria supported the Bourbon family as King of Poland, but met with strong opposition from France and Prussia;


    The Russian support of the son of Christian IX of Denmark, George, as King of Poland, met with strong opposition from the Kingdom of Prussia;


    ...


    It is worth mentioning that Austria also supports George as the Kingdom of Poland. This is not contradictory. No one can support only one candidate.


    Anyway, it is trouble for Prussia. As long as it is not William I, who is king of Poland is the same for Franz.


    Together, Prussia and Poland are not 1 + 1 = 2. In fact, they have completed the integration of resources, which is a European power.


    For the safety of the North Line, Franz naturally will not let them merge easily. For Austria, Pope''s joint fight against the Russian Empire was enough, and letting them merge was asking for trouble.


    Just as Germany did not dare to annex Austria-Hungary in the original time and space, Franz did not dare to annex the Pope Federation, and that stuff really exploded.


    The positions of the powers are different, and the Polish parliament is distressed and has no idea who to choose.


    The bitter Polish people of the parliament are not aware of it. Now they are exercising their right to freedom, holding up a sign, shouting slogans, marching on the street, and encircling the parliament building by the way.


    If anyone listens carefully, you can also hear: "George", "William", "Carroll" ...


    That''s right, the people who care about the king of Poland also made their own voice.


    How many people are sincere and how many are drawn over to count, you need to judge for yourself.


    The new Polish parliament has never seen such a big scene. In the past, they organized people to shout outside, and now Feng Shui takes turns to slogan them.


    The Tsar was not easy to mess with, but they shouted slogans at that time, but they were not so arrogant as those outside, so they directly surrounded the council to make decisions.


    "Send someone out and ask, what are they going to do? Hell, why did I hear Napoleon, did they want a dead person to be the Polish king?"


    Speaker Alex furiously said that he was going to be mad. If the king is so easy to choose, why bother worrying?


    Difficulties are common, and common prosperity is difficult.


    During the fight, there were common Russian enemies, and everyone could cooperate closely. Now that Poland is independent, various parties have begun to fight for power.


    The demonstrators outside the protest organized by the losers in the rights struggle. The purpose is self-evident, is to stand up by supporting the king''s political speculation.


    In fact, the strength of the Chinese Communist Party is not small. It''s just that everyone is afraid of European countries'' interference and dare not adopt a republic.


    The Polish parliament has been slow to make a decision, and the Republicans have been vigorous. They disrupted the vote, delayed parliamentary decision-making time, and were ready to first become a substantial republic.


    As long as the government agency stabilizes, it is a given fact. The future is to choose a king, and it is only a rubber stamp.


    No one wants to have an extra yoke on their heads, and high-level interim governments are struggling to elevate the king. The demonstration outside now can be said to have broken the plans of many people.


    ...


    On November 11, 1867, the "Double Eleven" tragedy in Poland that shocked the world broke out. Under the deliberate guidance of the protesters, the situation quickly and quickly got out of control and hit the parliament building.


    By the time the belated police arrived to disperse the crowd, 17 lawmakers had died in the chaos on the spot, and dozens of lawmakers, including Speaker Alex, were injured.


    With such a big thing happening, the Polish government naturally couldn''t give up, and white terror covered the streets of Warsaw.


    The black hand was not found behind the scenes, and the people participating in the march were already full of prison. Whatever the remedy, the Polish parliament has lost its authority.


    The news reached Vienna, and Franz passed it with a smile. Such obvious things do not need to be discussed. The suppression of demonstrations often happens. Occupation of the parliament by the protesters is not new, but it is the first time that so many members have been killed.


    In a place like parliament, the police would be late because of the impact of the protesters. Do we need to discuss such a simple question?


    Under normal circumstances, as long as the parade is rushed to the parliament building, the police should send a large number of police forces to protect the parliament even if they do not stop.


    There is no doubt that this is the result of internal power struggles. The majesty of the parliament swept the ground, and the rights of the government were naturally strengthened.


    You can also take the opportunity to crack down on competitors, and any revolutionary group involved in organizing a march is unclear.


    The protest demonstration can also be said to be exerting civil rights, impacting the parliament and killing MPs. This is a terrorist attack.


    The only winner is the current Polish government. No, they are not necessarily winners. If they are not good, they are just pawns and used by others.


    In Franz''s opinion, the Prussians are very likely to plot this conspiracy. The Polish government seems to have increased its power, but it is in a dilemma.


    The domestic struggle for rights has been broken, which is not a good thing for the Polish government. The government is the ruler and the ruler.


    Now that someone has broken the rules, others obviously will not continue to follow the rules. The bottom line that political struggle does not involve personal safety has been broken, and everyone must be prepared to be assassinated in the future.


    The foundation of the Polish government''s rule has been shaken. They need Prussian support to stabilize the domestic situation, and the Kingdom of Prussia will definitely infiltrate Poland.


    Had it not been for Franz who did not want to visit the muddy waters, Austria would now step in, and there would be a high possibility of intercepting Hapulus.


    It''s just that this penetration is useless to Austria. The Kingdom of Poland is delicious, and Franz now has no appetite. It can only be seen that the deliciousness that cannot be eaten is better to abandon it.


    ...


    In the Royal Palace of Berlin, William I was also suspecting the culprit of the incident. He did not believe that the high-level Polish government would be so stupid, for the temporary advantage, it broke the hidden rules.


    William I asked, "Prime Minister, who do you think is most likely to plan this operation?"


    The soldiers are also treacherous, and letting Mao Qi answer this question can be regarded as a professional counterpart. Definitely not deliberately making things difficult, William I was not so small.


    "Our Majesty, I think the Polish government should be innocent. Based on the current international situation, I think the Austrians are most suspicious. Looking at the last two European wars, they are all winners."


    Making troubles, provoking international relations and creating international contradictions, the best ones are Britain and Austria. The British need us to join forces with the Poles against Russia and Austria. There is no reason to do so at this time.


    Austria is different. They just need us and Poland to join forces against Russia, but do not want to see the two countries merge. It is necessary to create a little contradiction between us and Poland.


    Of course, the French and Russians are also suspect. However, it is too far away from Poland and has limited influence. It may not be easy to plan this operation.


    Not to mention the Russians. Russia and Poland have such deep contradictions. Even if the Tsarist government wants to do things, the Poles may not be willing to cooperate with them. "


    This answer sounds reasonable. William I always felt something wrong, which was not like the style of the Vienna government.


    Austria''s influence in Poland is not small. Volunteers who ran to participate in the Polish Independence Movement did not know how many Austrian spies.


    These people seem to be inconspicuous. In fact, they also occupy a lot of important positions in the Polish government. There are so many ways to provoke relations between the two countries, and there is no need to be so extreme.


    In case something is exposed, the international influence will be great. If you think about it, William I didn''t say what it meant, and it didn''t matter if Austria was to blame.


    In the absence of evidence, it is not important whether Austria did it or not, and the Poles were not able to retaliate anyway.


    Franz didn''t know yet that a sip of black pot had fallen from the sky. Franz thought it was a Prussian plot, and Prussians thought Austria was provoking their relationship with Poland.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II is listening to reports from his men. If the content goes out, it will definitely shock the entire European continent.


    According to profit inference, whoever gains the most will have the greatest suspicion. The Polish government and Prussia became the biggest suspects. Who would have thought of an unrelated Russia?


    I am afraid that the Polish government has now recorded this account in Prussia. Even if the Prussian support is inseparable in the short term, the relationship between the two countries has cast a shadow.


    An ally who wants to interfere in his own internal affairs is estimated that no one will like it. Once the Polish king has stabilized, relations between Pope and Pod will change.


    This is not only a conspiracy, but also a conspiracy. In the absence of evidence, the Prussians simply couldn''t wash the suspicions.


    Taking a step back, even if it proves innocence. Can ordinary relations be restored as before? Obviously impossible, unless the Berlin government gives up this opportunity to penetrate Poland.


    Alexander II only provided an excuse for contradictions between the two countries. There may be too many conflicts of interest between the two countries. As long as they cannot be united, contradictions are doomed.


    If Austria had carried the blame, then Alexander II''s calculations would have been even more perfect. The deterioration of relations between Pope and Austria means that the Russian Empire will have an ally in future wars.


    The taste of fighting alone was not wonderful at all, and Alexander II did not want to come a second time.


    learn from mistakes.


    After this lesson, Alexander II learned the importance of allies. In his youth, he advocated "pro-Sophistication" and now looks more like a joke.


    Between countries, deciding on foreign policy based on personal preferences is completely foolish.


    Unlike the old empire, the kingdom of Prussia must be expanded if it is to be strong. At that time, the surrounding three empires could not win, and finally chose to start with the Russian Empire.


    This is not because the Russian Empire is weak, but that Russia has no allies. And breaking through from the Russian Empire can also reap the friendship between Britain and France, without worrying about money and food.


    Of course, transportation is also a very important factor. Both France and Austria have complete railway networks. As the first Prussians who knew the importance of railways to war, they had made an assessment before provoking war.


    Fao was able to put in too many troops, or they were taken away in a wave, and they chose the Russian Empire with limited troops.


    Whatever the reason, the Russian Empire was isolated first. Regardless of reason, attacking the Russian Empire is justified in all European countries.


    It is easy to be hostile if you attack other countries. Before Russia entered the war, Prussia''s attack on Denmark was condemned by European countries, and many people were calling for international sanctions.


    As a result, as soon as the Tsarist government entered the war, the situation changed instantly. While everyone condemned Prussia''s invasion of Poland, they also supported the start of Prussia and Russia.


    The only ally of the Russian Empire, Austria, was alienated by the succession of Alexander II. Changes in diplomacy directly affected the war, and Austria''s support for them fell more than a grade compared to the period of the Near East War.


    After summing up the experience and lessons, Alexander II also began to attach importance to diplomacy, and the division of ordinary and Polish relations was only one part of it.


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 Chapter 433： Opening of the Suez Canal

    In Egypt, the Suez Canal also reached a critical moment. After nine years of construction, it finally came to an end.


    This time there was no stoppage, and there was no shortage of labor. France and Austria jointly built the Grand Canal, but the British failed to make trouble, but their Egyptian cotton planting plan was aborted.


    The construction took so long for no other reason, mainly because the design depth of the canal was four meters higher than the original Suez Canal.


    Later, during the actual construction, the engineer sent by the Austrian side asked to ensure foolproofness, and dropped another two meters.


    As the depth increases, the width naturally increases, and the amount of engineering naturally increases. In the age of lack of machinery, the increased earthmoving volume was not a minor project.


    The cost of construction increased along with the increase in the amount of work. The original Suez Canal was navigable after several twists and turns, and the cost was as high as 18.6 million pounds. Now the cost is as high as 37.7 million pounds.


    Rising costs have pushed the Suez Canal stocks all the way down, and many people doubt whether the Canal will pay back.


    This happened to be cheap Franz, and someone would sell the stock and take it. Anyway, you ca n¡¯t lose money. Profit is only a matter of time.


    It was with his picker that Suez Canal shares did not fall into the price of cabbage. Of course, falling below the issue price is inevitable.


    After issuing two additional shares, seeing the downturn in the stock is like selling it out, and Canal Company directly loaned the bank with the canal property mortgage.


    It was cold in the financial market. Fortunately, this is a strategic project. It was regarded by the governments of France and Austria as an opportunity to break the British monopoly on the Zhibudra Strait.


    Only under the guarantee of the governments of the two countries were the banks willing to provide loans. Franz was prepared to take over the business himself, but was opposed by bank staff.


    After all, the outside world is not optimistic about the Canal Company, and issuing such a huge loan is likely to trigger a chain reaction, in case it affects the Royal Bank''s storage capacity.


    You know, most of Franz''s investments are actually made with loans. In this context, it is vital to ensure the Royal Bank''s capacity to absorb reserves.


    From his bank loan, left-handed and right-handed, the cost of funds he has to pay is only the deposit interest rate. In fact, it is lower than the deposit rate.


    Rolling use of funds. Even if the money is spent, it is often transferred from one account to another and is not taken out of the bank.


    There was no UnionPay in this era, and cross-bank transfers need to be done by yourself. Generally, few people do this.


    This is an opportunity for banks to recycle a single fund multiple times. As long as it does not encounter the financial crisis and run on the run, there are no problems in cycling for dozens of times.


    Even if it is a financial crisis, the impact on the Royal Bank is not great, and credibility is a good thing.


    In recent years, the Royal Bank has collected a lot of gold, some of which have been sold, and most of them have been stored. There is still a hundred tons of gold reserves at the headquarters in Vienna.


    This is where the Royal Bank''s credibility lies. On the surface, there are a lot of 100 tons of gold, and the actual value is 273.224 million Aegis.


    It just sounds domineering, making people feel rich and safe.


    Of course, the most reassuring thing is the "Royal" brand. As long as the royal family does not fall, the Royal Bank will not fall. This is equivalent to Franz''s face, and it is impossible to make it bankrupt.


    Most of the funds have been invested in themselves, and naturally there is less money to lend. In fact, so far RBC has not done small businesses.


    In simple terms, it is a loan business that is less than 100,000 Aegis. It is not accepted here, and no collateral is accepted. The deposit limit will be much lower, and the Aegis can open an account.


    There is no way, this era is limited by technology, and all rely on manual handling of business. Deposits are okay. The problem is loan review. It is very troublesome to investigate the information.


    Royal Bank makes small loans, except for government-entrusted policy loans. The government is responsible for guaranteeing the customer''s repayment ability, and these problems naturally disappear.


    Real small loans are only made by small and medium banks in this era, and interest rates are much higher than ordinary commercial loans. Not much money was made, and the infamous usury''s infamous topped first.


    Royal Bank''s initial positioning was to serve Franz himself. Not keen on lending, most of the business is conservative.


    In this way, Royal Bank''s development of personal loan business is very general, but there are not many bad debts, and generally it is a small profit.


    Most of the profits come from corporate loans, government loans, and international loans. These large comprehensive loans are not used by small banks, and market competition is much smaller.


    Interest rates may be lower, but the management costs that need to be invested are also lower, and the profits are more substantial.


    Especially for international loans, the surface interest rate is not high, but the returns are actually very rich.


    For example: handling fees and exchange fees are usually three or four points. When issuing a loan, the principal and interest that should be repaid in the first year are generally deducted, and some loans are deducted for one or three or five years.


    Banks usually also promote products on a part-time basis, with limited use of loans. Banks can sell a certain amount of goods to customers in a bundle and earn the difference.


    Generally speaking, when a loan of 10 million SHIELD is issued, the debtor can get 9 million SHIELD, even if it is a conscience loan. If the conditions are harsh, a 50% off loan can be obtained directly.


    The worst thing is to make installments, but you have to bear the full amount of interest. This kind of loan, the funds actually received in the end, may be less than four layers of the total loan amount.


    Without these pitfalls, international loans would not be disgusting. Just a few points of interest, this is too much to underestimate the appetite of the capitalists.


    ...


    "Mr. Lesseps, the canal project has passed the inspection and can be drained."


    Lesseps is the chief engineer of the Suez Canal. His main achievement is that the Few Egyptians sent people to participate in the excavation of the Grand Canal.


    You should know that this time is even more excessive than in the same period in history. The Egyptians did not get the shares of the Canal Company.


    In fact, it is the same. Even if the shares are given, the Egyptian government should not want to get money.


    In time and space, the Egyptian government did not win the treatment of 300,000 pounds per year until 1937. As for their initial 44% stake, who will admit it?


    Dividends are the same now, anyway, no money. Lesseps was able to fool the Egyptian government''s initiative to cooperate and was naturally recognized by the Canal Company.


    Although the Canal Company pays the Egyptian government a sum of money each year, it is not worth mentioning at all compared to labor costs.


    The Suez Canal is not so much repaired as it was filled out with human life. However, the Egyptian government itself does not care about the casualties, and the Canal Company naturally does not care.


    Without sloppy water, Lesseps ordered: "Let''s put water!"


    With an order, the dam was blown up in the sound of a "roaring" explosion. The turbulent seawater rushed directly to the past, and the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea merged.


    With a loud noise, the news that the Suez Canal was opened quickly spread throughout the European continent, and everyone''s reactions were different.


    Rejoicing, surprised, worried, incredible ... a variety of expressions.


    The port of Venice, as the most prosperous commercial port in Austria, people pay much more attention to the Suez Canal than other regions.


    In the tavern, discussions have already begun.


    A young man proudly coquettishly said: "The Suez Canal has been opened, have you heard? It is said that it is possible to sail 50,000 tons of huge ships, isn''t this a joke? There are no such large ships in the world, it is simply waste!"


    A middle-aged man next to him retorted, "What do you know? That is the maximum navigable capacity. The Suez Canal is located on the Eurasian main road. There must be a lot of ships going to it, of course, there must be multiple channels in parallel.


    Moreover, now that shipbuilding technology is so developed, it is said that everyone is developing 20,000 tons of giant ships. Wouldn''t it just be possible to stagger such a giant wheel? "


    The young man was unconvinced: "Come on, the Suez Canal is tolled. Where can there be so many boats to cross. It''s a big deal to bypass the Gibraltar Strait and run a long way without paying the wrong money.


    The real use is military. We dug this canal with the French. The obvious problem is to get rid of the British control of the Strait of Gibraltar.


    As for the Suez Canal Company, I''m afraid it will be dead. To build such a large canal is to run several warships. "


    Another young man came in and sat down and said, "Philfer, it seems that you want to buy a map and take a good look. Don''t be pretentious, and show off here.


    After the Suez Canal was opened, the voyage to the Indian Ocean was greatly shortened. How could it be of no commercial value? Take our Venice as an example, there are no less than a thousand ships to and from the Indian Ocean every year.


    After the Suez Canal passes, this number will increase. Perhaps Austria alone has tens of thousands of ships traveling to and from the Indian Ocean each year. If all Mediterranean countries add up, there are probably tens of thousands of ships to and from.


    Even if a ship charges three or five hundred SHIELDs, the annual canal revenue of the Canal Company will be tens of millions of SHIELDs. This number will also increase with the increase in international trade. It is possible to collect hundreds of millions of SHIELD navigation fees each year in the future.


    As long as the navigation fee does not exceed the increased cost of bypassing the Strait of Gibraltar, everyone will be happy to reduce a sea journey. "


    At this time, life at sea is an adventure. Thousands of ships die every year, and sailing at sea is a risk.


    Whether it is possible to shorten or sail the distance is a good thing for every capitalist engaged in maritime transportation, which means that their sunk costs are reduced.


    Compared to the military value of the Suez Canal, ordinary people are more concerned about economic value. On the map, this canal has the biggest effect on Austria. Whether traveling to the Indian Ocean or the Western Pacific, this is the best choice.


    This has affected Austria''s economy, especially in port cities like Venice. After shortening the voyage, it will play a significant role in promoting trade.


    This is undoubtedly a good thing for those living here. The increase in overseas trade means an increase in the number of ships and vessels, and it also means that the local economy will be more prosperous, and everyone''s income will also increase accordingly.


    Different people care about different things. In the Vienna Palace, Franz did not care about the economic impact of the Suez Canal, he was more concerned about strategic value.


    Looking at the basic parameters of the canal: the width of the water surface is 138 meters, the width of the river bottom is 48 meters, and the water depth is 15.4 meters. It is expected to accommodate 50,000 tons of ships for navigation.


    This means that even in the era of Dreadnoughts, the Suez Canal can be freely navigable, and the strategic value of the Suez Canal has increased by some amount compared to the original time and space.


    This relieved Franz, and the effort was finally in vain. This value will be enough in the era of the fearless ship. It does not need to be considered in the era of aircraft carriers. By then the British should also fall.


    Looking at the cost of the canal, Franz couldn''t help but sigh. More than double the original time and space, and it really is a high investment project. If it weren''t for the prophets, Franz wouldn''t necessarily dare to invest so much.


    This huge investment means that it is difficult for Canal Company to recover its investment in the next ten years. But this is not harmful, the Canal Company is still a golden chicken laying eggs.


    With the development of maritime trade, Qianjing of the Canal Company can be expected in the future. The short-term investment is completely worthwhile. Perhaps the navigational expenses one or two years later can recover the construction costs.


    In this respect, Napoleon III''s courage is also admirable. Without the prophet''s advantage, he dared to follow suit.


    On the question of the Suez Canal, Napoleon III''s strategic vision was completely impeccable.


    The butterfly effect is really terrible. Without the aura of victory in the Crimean war, it should be considered a good thing for the French, and their emperor did not float.


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 Chapter 434： Subsequent impact

    The impact of the Suez Canal navigation was profound, especially for the British, their strategic sovereignty in the Mediterranean ceased to exist.


    What worries the London government most is that India has been exposed to the eyes of France and Austria. After the Suez Canal was sailed, the distance between India and India has been greatly reduced.


    Don''t say stupid words without ambition, no idea of ??printing, the real reason is that France and Austria have insufficient strength and are not sure to take India from the British.


    The richest colony in the world is on the table. Who cares? The value of this colony is more than the sum of the colonies of France and Austria.


    This is true, at least in this era. The potential of the African continent has not yet been realized, and the importance of resources has not been taken seriously. From the perspective of economic benefits, one India surpasses the entire African continent.


    It''s not John Russell''s delusion of victimization, but reality tells him that he must be vigilant. As long as you take a nap, you may be overthrown.


    That''s how they overthrew Spain, then the overlord. Now it becomes their guard, others come to challenge.


    How to deal with the impact of the opening of the Suez Canal has become the biggest headache for the London government right now.


    Navy Secretary Edward warned: "France and Austria control the Suez Canal and the door of the Indian Ocean is open to them.


    From now on, Austria ¡¯s voyage to India is only half of what we need, and France ¡¯s voyage to India has been shortened by 40%.


    In global strategy, we have been severely challenged. From now on, both the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific will face threats from France and Austria. "


    This is the immediate threat. The Suez Canal is only open to civilian ships for navigation. Warships and the like are not within the scope of traffic.


    However, this restriction is only valid for other countries, and the two shareholders of Fao will naturally not be restricted.


    There is no doubt that this is set for the British. The Suez Canal is a joint holding company of the governments of France and Austria, and the rules formulated are naturally political priorities.


    Kicking out the British means that the competitiveness of the two countries in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific has been greatly enhanced, which is more conducive to the expansion of their sphere of influence in these regions.


    The detour from Cape of Good Hope is too far away, and the delays in the voyage have seriously threatened the British''s maritime hegemony.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Agarwal added: "It is not just the military that is being challenged, we are also facing a shock in business.


    The opening of the Suez Canal means that the competitiveness of Austrian goods in the Asian region has increased, and our original low transportation cost advantage has now become a disadvantage. "


    Considering transportation costs, this is actually the result of being forced out. Today, the proud British industrial empire is going downhill.


    Technical advantages no longer exist, and many factories are already at a disadvantage in international competition because of the outdated equipment and higher manual wages, leading to increased production costs.


    These problems were covered up by the colonies. With the vast colonial market, the British capitalists were not aware of the crisis or found it and did not pay attention to it.


    In the international markets outside the colonies, the market share of British goods is declining year by year, and both France and Austria are seizing the British market.


    It''s just that this market share is not too big and hasn''t attracted the attention of the outside world.


    After pondering for a while, Prime Minister John Russell asked: "These problems are real. How are you going to solve them?"


    Finding the problem is useless, the key is to solve the problem. As a world hegemon, the British face all kinds of problems every day. What the government has to do is to solve the problems.


    Colonial Minister Steve proposed: "We are attacking Ethiopia. If it goes well, we can control the Strait of Mande and the Red Sea Gateway.


    However, this is a natural strait with a width of about 26 to 32 kilometers. It is very difficult to block it.


    It may also trigger a strong backlash between France and Austria. If they take direct action, they will not be able to hold it unless they press the Royal Navy all over.


    The best way is to start from Egypt, or directly occupy Egypt and control the Suez Canal in your hands.


    Or grab the Sinai from the Austrians, but this is difficult. Since the opening of the Suez Canal, the Vienna government has increased its presence there and now has approximately one division. "


    The Strait of Mander is similar to the Strait of Gibraltar. Even if the British control it, they dare not block the channel, which will cause anger.


    France and Austria are not soft persimmons. If they feel threatened, no one can dare to guarantee that they will take the risk and go straight.


    After Prussia challenged the Russians, the British did not have that confidence. The impulse is the devil, and the Prussians dare to wave the Russians, but France and Austria have not dared to wave against them?


    Anyway, both are land power empires, and the navy will die if it is exhausted. As long as they are defeated, they will be a strategic victory for France and Austria.


    Even if Britain''s shipbuilding industry is stronger, the Navy''s replenishment will be faster. But this is only for one family. Compared with France and Austria, it is a little worse.


    Just look at the two strong standards, and the slogan is astounding. The goal is still far away.


    Forcing the Suez Canal is not a good idea, and it is easy to set off contradictions. The British Empire was not ready to go to war with either of the two empires, or even killed one of them.


    If you win, you will not be able to recover the cost of war; if you lose, the world hegemony will be lost, and the colonial empire will not be able to protect it.


    France and Austria are different. Even if they lose the war, they have enough strength to keep the African colonies.


    The size of the British Army is so small. Even if they want to grab it, they don''t have the strength. The maritime blockade is useless for such a continent. The coastline of the African continent is also tens of thousands of kilometers, and it cannot be blocked at all.


    Foreign Minister Raslin objected: "Using force is the worst way. Not only will it fail to achieve its purpose, it may even make things worse.


    The Suez Canal has been opened, and the two countries that want to block back to France and Austria will certainly not agree. That being the case, why don''t we settle for the next and join in?


    Although the strategic value of the Suez Canal is high, the Canal Company may not be able to profit immediately, and the high construction costs have deprived shareholders of confidence.


    We can buy a part of the stock and make our voice within the Canal Company. France and Austria cannot prevent legitimate commercial trade. "


    Raistlin''s proposal is right in the arms of Prime Minister John Russell. It is not that they are bullying and scary, but that they are needed for real interests.


    Talking fists to the weak and rules to the strong are the norms of 19th-century imperialism. Everyone is a great power, so naturally we have to follow the rules.


    Throughout history, when was the British Empire impulsive? Originally, the British were impulsive for such a time. As a result, they not only suffered five injuries and seven injuries, but also owed a lot of debt, but also lost world hegemony.


    After waiting for John Russell to speak, Secretary of the Navy Edward said: "It''s not that simple. France and Austria are not fools. Will they let us in?


    If we are opposed by the governments of the two countries, we will not be able to buy stocks even at two or three times the price.


    It is said that private stocks have no decision-making power, all rights are in the hands of the governments of France and Austria, and shareholders only have the right to monitor the finances of the Canal Company. "


    It is not that he wants to provoke war, but that the navy needs to lighten its muscles and prove its importance in order to compete for the budget of the coming year.


    No way, this is the most important job of the Secretary of the Navy. The specific construction, training, and command of the navy is a matter for the military. His naval minister, who is a civil servant, is simply a layman.


    It is very simple to get the support of the navy, as long as you get enough budget from the government. Other things, the less he manages, the happier everyone will be.


    It is in the navy''s best interest to send the Royal Navy out to deter France and Austria, and then everyone can reach an agreement.


    No matter how much it has, there is a navy''s credit for it, and it has an advantage in the next budget battle.


    There is no difference between receiving the stock first and negotiating with France and Austria, but the way of expression is different. The former is dominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the latter by the Navy.


    ...


    The London government is arguing and the Paris government is discussing it. They all revolve around the Suez Canal, but they are handled differently.


    Napoleon III was hesitant to immediately send troops to occupy Egypt to ensure control of the canal.


    After so many years of infiltration, France has become Egypt''s largest strength, and has cultivated a large number of pro-French leading parties.


    If in a few more years, he might be able to control Egypt without any blood. Now if a troop is sent to occupy Egypt, a war is still indispensable.


    Secretary of the Army Edmund Lebeuf suggested: "Your Majesty, with only 100,000 troops, we can occupy Egypt within one year.


    If only the Suez Canal is controlled, then 50,000 troops can achieve their goals.


    Egypt''s strategic position is very important and is the most important part of our African strategy. If you drag on, it will be troublesome for Britain and Austria to get started. "


    Egypt can be considered to be at the door of the French country. It is not a problem to win or occupy Egypt. The only thing to think about is that it is worth it.


    This also involves France''s strategic choice, whether to prioritize the Mediterranean strategy or China-EU strategy.


    Once you start with Egypt, the next strategy for the French government is the Italian region. The Italian states are among the French''s goals, and Sicily is the first.


    To give up on Egypt is to pay attention to the Prussian, Belgian, and German Federal Governments. The territories west of the Rhineland are in the French Central European strategy.


    This time the French military is very harmonious and has chosen to prioritize the Mediterranean strategy. Persimmons are looking for a soft grip. For the China-Europe strategy, the enemy facing the Mediterranean strategy is soft persimmons.


    This is not enough to make Napoleon III resolve. Once France strikes Egypt, it will inevitably make the relationship between Britain and France tense, which will make patients with "phobia" very disturbed.


    Foreign Minister Abraham added: "His Majesty, we have no choice now. We can not occupy Egypt, but we cannot stop Britain and Austria from occupying Egypt.


    Even with the existence of allies, Austria is bound for a maximum of ten years, and the British can''t limit it at all.


    Once Egypt fell into their hands, our Mediterranean strategy was ruined. I am afraid that the road ahead for France will be difficult. "


    This is a fact, and the world is almost divided. Now is the last train to divide the world. If we do not strive to seize the last cake, we will have a hard time in the future.


    The British did not preempt Egypt, but it was not just the London government that did not want to. There are two main factors: on the one hand, they are worried about triggering a rebound in France and Austria, and on the other, they are not sure to take the Egyptians down.


    The Egyptian government has a new army and is not weak. This is also a big challenge for the British pocket version of land.


    Moreover, they are still in PK with Ethiopia and do not have enough troops to enter the Egyptian battlefield. If you lose again, it will be a shame.


    In the 19th century, the British Army did not perform well. Lost several times in a row, although for special reasons, this also made the British Army statement sweep the ground.


    The anti-French war is not mentioned. Losing to Napoleon is normal operation and no explanation is needed.


    In 1814, when they attacked the Kingdom of Nepal, 30,000 British troops were pushed back by more than 10,000 Gurkhas. Finally, they relied on national strength to fight the war of attrition and barely won the war.


    In 1839, the British invaded Afghanistan, tens of thousands of British troops fought for three years, and ended in failure.


    In the following Near East War, the British lost; later invasion of Persia, ended in failure and was forced to reach a compromise.


    The attack on Ethiopia is still in the bitter battle, and the final result is unknown.


    After successive failures, London''s politicians have not collapsed. Even if the spiritual world is strong, how dare to place high hopes on the army?


    reason? Sorry, everyone doesn''t need this thing. If you lose, you lose, no matter how much the explanation is no good. Politicians in London have a lack of confidence in the Army and have formed a habit.


    In contrast, the French are different. After the Russians fell to the altar, they were about to claim to be the world''s first army power, and naturally they lacked confidence.


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 Chapter 435： Its all caused by the canal

    War is not a child''s play. It can be ignored to find excuses for war, but it is indispensable to mobilize troops and raise strategic materials.


    Don''t look at Egypt''s weak chickens, it also depends on who you are. At least people on the African continent still carry their hands, and they are known as Africa''s first power.


    Their biggest competitor is Ethiopia, but the opponent''s help from the British weakened, and they were finished when they beat Ethiopia.


    There is no doubt that the powers still have to face. Unless it is a small strong man like Afghanistan, or for the sake of face, the British will also beat Ethiopia.


    The hegemon needs to be maintained by force. It can be lost to the equivalent European powers, but not to the African indigenous people.


    The Paris government is still very pragmatic, and in order not to make a joke, they prepared carefully. Napoleon III decided to go with politics and military, defeating the Egyptian government first and then attracting pro-French people.


    This is also a common method used by European countries to colonize overseas, including Austria, which has also been used in Central America, with exceptional exceptions on the African continent.


    The news of the opening of the Suez Canal in London caused a stir in the financial market. Many people are pessimistic that the era of great sailing is coming to an end.


    This is based on the fact that after the Suez Canal opened, Austria ¡¯s voyage to the Indian Ocean was shortened by more than 12,000 kilometers, and France and Spain ¡¯s voyage to the Indian Ocean was shortened by more than 10,000 kilometers.


    The British had the shortest voyage reduction and were at an absolute disadvantage in this regard. In the capital market, local British companies are declining, and export companies engaged in the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Nanyang and other regions have experienced cliff-like declines in their stocks.


    This fall has affected the entire London market. Naturally, the upstream and downstream related industries cannot naturally stand alone. Following this, the stock market crashed.


    The capitalist world economy is in full swing, and other industries should not be left alone in the wake of the stock market crash. The financial sector is the first to be affected.


    From the beginning of 1868, there have been long queues on the streets of London. The stock market disaster caused speculative financial institutions and banks to go bankrupt, causing panic among the people, and the run-up crisis followed.


    This is just the beginning. There is a problem in one link of the circular economy chain, and it is bound to involve other links.


    There is no doubt that the run-up crisis broke out, banks stopped lending for their own protection, and the financial crisis spread to enterprises.


    The navigation of the Suez Canal was just the trigger for the economic crisis. The British economy had long had problems. As early as a few years ago, Britain had overcapacity.


    This is also related to the rise of Faol. The world market is so large. More competitors are grabbing the market, resulting in the continued decline of British industrial and commercial products in the international market.


    The market is small and there is no reduction in production capacity, so there is naturally a surplus. It was only the American Civil War and then the Russian-Prussian War that delayed the outbreak of the crisis.


    Now that the war is over, there is no market for the goods produced, and the economic crisis is brewing. At this time, it happened that the navigation of the Suez Canal triggered the crisis ahead of time.


    Originally from 1864, the economic crisis broke out from Britain. Now that the time has been postponed for three or four years, the overcapacity is naturally more serious.


    This is caused by inconvenient communication and poor market information. The capitalists failed to keep up with the market to regulate production, resulting in a severe overcapacity.


    Without any new tricks, it is natural to find a way to survive the winter when the economic crisis erupts. Incompetent companies went bankrupt directly, and powerful industries also began to lay off staff and reduce production capacity.


    In the summer of 1868, the Great Depression came to London. The scale of British railway construction has shrunk by 78%. More than a dozen large and small railway companies have declared bankruptcy, and more than 20 railways under construction have announced an indefinite suspension.


    The shipbuilding industry also reached its peak in production in 1867 and then began to shrink. By the end of 1868, the industry scale had shrunk by 34%.


    The textile industry is the hardest hit area of ??the crisis. Affected by the Austrian cotton industry, they lost the markets in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Western European market was hit by the French.


    The British pillar industry was severely hit during the economic crisis. Five giant companies with more than 100,000 workers went bankrupt during the economic crisis.


    The bankrupt people are all over the street. Half a year ago, the rich man was infinitely beautiful. Now he is reduced to street refugees.


    At the same time, affected by the economic crisis, exports have shrunk sharply. The outflow of gold was severe, funds were tight, banks and businesses were bankrupt and bankrupt, and the British ushered in the eleventh crisis in the economic history-the canal crisis.


    After the economic crisis broke out, the British government did not take timely measures to deal with it. Instead, it allowed the crisis to plunder and make the crisis out of control.


    Numerous unemployed people took to the streets of London to demonstrate and the capitalists were in a lot of trouble. Opposition parties have criticized the government for inaction in the newspapers, and the economic crisis has triggered a political crisis.


    John Russell''s cabinet has faced the biggest crisis of trust since taking office. However, it really does not matter to them. According to British law, the government has no right to interfere in the free economy.


    It is not the government''s fault to say so. Fortunately, Prime Minister John Russell did not interfere in the market, otherwise he would still be accused of "interfering with a free economy and causing an economic crisis."


    Needless to say, the most common method used by politicians to solve problems is to resign.


    ...


    The sudden economic crisis in Vienna caught Franz''s attention. Except for a planned economy, the overcapacity thing is simply unavoidable.


    Now that Britain has a problem, then Austria should not want to be alone, it will sooner or later.


    Franz asked with concern: "The economic crisis is here again. What measures does the Cabinet have?"


    Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, judging from the situation in Britain, the impact of this economic crisis will be very large.


    In order to get out of the crisis, the cabinet decided to allow state-owned enterprises to start destocking and dump the stocked goods at low prices around the world.


    We have to grab time with the British and the French, the market is so big, and the response is slow and we will hit it. "


    The time of economic crisis is not the time to consider profits. Selling the products and getting a lot of cash in hand is the most important thing for the company to survive.


    To get state-owned enterprises out of inventory, only an executive order is needed. Everyone will definitely implement it seriously, and few bureaucrats will be stupid enough to work against the government.


    Private companies are different. Such a government order to directly interfere with the market has no way to deal with it. In the capitalist economic market, the government cannot interfere with the normal operation of enterprises.


    As a law maker, it is naturally impossible for the government to break the law. Moreover, so many enterprises have overcapacity, and they cannot always directly issue administrative orders to order them to reduce production?


    Anyway, the survival of the fittest in the market always kills a batch. Long pain is worse than short pain, whoever lives or dies depends on his own ability.


    The cabinet chose to save the state-owned enterprises first, and the pro-sons always received preferential treatment. The state-owned enterprises'' slow-moving products are exported, and the pressure on domestic overcapacity is reduced.


    Franz went on to ask, "Is the emergency plan ready?"


    It is not that private companies cannot help but mainly depends on the specific situation of the economic crisis and take measures according to the actual situation.


    The government is not a nanny and cannot guarantee that a business will not go bankrupt. Whether it can survive depends on the capitalist''s own judgment.


    If you die yourself, you will really die. Smart people saw the big news of state-owned enterprises and started to follow suit early in the morning.


    If the response is not enough, it should be bad luck. Didn''t you see that the royal industry was dying?


    The Royal Bank can be regarded as the weathervane of the Austrian economy. As long as the bank tightens its money, there must be an economic problem.


    Opening up the economic crisis is even more impossible. So, if there is no economic crisis, an economic crisis will be artificially created.


    Once the market panics, the losses will be more terrible than the economic crisis. According to Franz''s experience, the economic crisis is in the competition, whoever runs fast is the winner, and whoever picks the plate deserves bad luck.


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "Your Majesty, this economic crisis is different from the past, it is simply a mere overcapacity. Not only us, but also overcapacity in most European countries.


    The American Civil War and the Russian-Prussian War made this crisis even more serious. Before the war, countries showed signs of overcapacity.


    If the crisis breaks out, the market will soon self-adjust. It''s different now. It is initially estimated that domestic production capacity should exceed 30% of market demand. Some industries may exceed half of the market demand and may be even higher.


    Except for the survival of the fittest and elimination of the weak, we have no choice at all. The world cannot find such a large market, venting such a large capacity. "


    This is the aftermath of the war wealth. During the Russian war, most of the supplies were monopolized by Austria, which resulted in excess capacity in many industries in Austria.


    After the war, the market underwent some self-regulation. However, economic transformation cannot be completed in a few months.


    Now that the economic crisis is coming, many companies that are slow to respond will naturally be unable to escape.


    Of course, the impact on large enterprises may not be too fatal, after all, the war money has been issued in the past two years, and capital strength has been accumulated.


    As long as there is no blind expansion, there is still some money in his pocket and he has ammunition to survive the crisis.


    The severe overcapacity also means that we cannot escape the crisis by exporting. With the outbreak of the economic crisis, the international market will soon shrink, and only Austrian and colonial markets belong to Austria.


    Other overseas markets are not worth mentioning at all. It is not a question of market size, but of purchasing power.


    In any case, Austria is also the world''s largest economy in this era. There are two more countries than Austria, but the market is far from comparable.


    Of course, in terms of colonies, this ranking has fallen back a bit. The British are still kings of this age, and no one can compare with them.


    Franz nodded. The solution was not without, but it did not fit this period. The outbreak of the economic crisis has caused a crisis in traditional industries.


    To a certain extent, it also accelerated the outbreak of the Second Industrial Revolution. Without sufficient profits in traditional industries, capitalists have to focus on emerging industries.


    As you can imagine, it won''t be long before Austria''s emerging industries blossom. In this context, Franz will naturally not intervene.


    In the economic crisis, capitalists can only be regarded as unlucky. My investment vision is not good, who is weird?


    It should be a sacrifice for the new era, and it glowed for the second industrial revolution.


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 Chapter 436： Big dumping

    New York, the largest city in the United States, became more prosperous after the war. Beginning in 1865, the US economy began to recover, and everyone''s life seemed to be all of a sudden.


    Of course, this is just an illusion. There is a sense of happiness only when there is a comparison. Compared with the time of the war, life now does improve a lot.


    The United States is rich in resources, and because of the war, it has caused a large reduction in population, especially the largest loss of young people.


    Affected by market supply and demand, in order to obtain sufficient labor, capitalists had to introduce cheap black labor while raising wages to retain the original workers.


    The increase in income has eased social conflicts. Today is the weekend, and Tom has a date with his girlfriend Elena.


    "Tom, have you noticed that the merchandise has been a lot cheaper recently. The skirt that I fancy last month has now dropped by half."


    Tom said distressedly, "Sorry, darling. Our budget for this month has already been spent, or should we wait to be paid next week?"


    Influenced by American culture, young people have no habit of saving money. As a member of the Moonlight clan, Tom cares about prices only half a month after paying his salary.


    In addition to leaving money for his life, his salary will be supported for up to half a month. This is still a good job for him, a glorious securities company employee, barely a member of the middle class.


    The city of New York is both heaven and hell.


    This place is only suitable for the rich, and the poor are better off. Otherwise, the more you know, the more difficult your life will be.


    Looking at Franklin''s face, Elena nodded. No way, if you have limited income, you can''t live in New York City unless you are careful.


    Not seeking the best, but seeking the most expensive is New York in this era. The most expensive region in the United States, or the highest price region in the world.


    As he wandered, Tom''s face gradually became gloomy. Discount promotion advertisements are everywhere, ranging from clothing and footwear to machinery and equipment, almost all crying.


    As a talented student who graduated from Columbia University, and also engaged in financial work, Tom is particularly sensitive to the economy.


    This large-scale price reduction made him realize that something was wrong. Don''t look at the number of people snapping up, but the total market demand has not changed.


    The current purchase is equivalent to the advance of purchasing power in the future. Fortunately, there is a tradition of the Moonlight tribe in the United States. Without advance purchase, credit cards were not born.


    It''s not the kindness of the capitalists, but mainly the substandard technology. Can''t play such a tall thing, otherwise advance consumption has been promoted.


    Tom said with a bitter smile: "Elena, it looks like we are going to have a hard time."


    He can perceive the problem, won''t the higher-level capitalists find out? Any economic crisis has an omen in advance.


    In almost every economic crisis, consortia at the pinnacle of capital are making huge profits. If they lose, they are either too stupid and overcast by their opponents, or they are too greedy and want to earn the last Franklin.


    Elena asked in amazement: "What''s going on, have you lost your job?"


    "No, but it''s coming soon," Tom replied.


    Elena comforted: "It doesn''t matter. With your ability, it is easy to find another job. Big deal, starting next month, we will cut expenses."


    ...


    At the time of discussion between the two, the market had already feedback to the most terminal production enterprises. Affected by Austria''s cheap goods, many companies'' products can no longer be sold.


    What happened to the economic crisis in Britain is not known to ordinary people, but it is not a secret in the capitalist circle.


    ...


    At the Citibank executive meeting, President James said, "You, according to our intelligence, the number of ships that have recently come from Austria has increased dramatically, and they are all transporting industrial and commercial products.


    From toothbrushes, screws, nails to machinery. Almost all walks of life are involved, no doubt this is a dump.


    Not only the Austrians are in action, the British are not idle. The number of ships coming from the United States from London has increased by one third.


    The British are also dumping goods on us, which is not a good thing for us. Our customers have no resistance at all in the face of the price war they waged.


    In other words, most American companies have no resistance. So we have to take action, or it will take a long time for a lot of bad debts to appear. "


    Citibank is the oldest bank on Wall Street and is not yet the giant Citi consortium of later generations. The main business of banks is not arms, but lending and financial securities.


    In this era, the US military industry was very small, and the international arms export market was once again monopolized by European powers. These industries could not afford a bank in peacetime.


    At present, Citibank''s connection with military enterprises, that is, commercial loans, has not yet invested directly. Now that we are in crisis, banks naturally have to protect themselves first.


    Shareholder Barbno asked: "Mr. James, what are you going to do? I''m afraid it''s too late to push Congress for legislation, raise tariffs, and restrict entry of foreign goods."


    Taking action is inevitable, this is the aftermath of the civil war. At the same time as intervening in the American Civil War, Britain, France, and the West also opened up the US market.


    It is naturally not that simple to increase tariffs to protect the market. This is also the reason why Austrian goods can be dumped quickly in the United States. Without tariff restrictions, low prices will not be disadvantaged.


    The most troublesome thing is that these industrial and commercial products are not only cheap, but also surpass American products in all aspects.


    In this era, American industrial and commercial products have always been synonymous with copycats and inferior goods. Compared with imported goods, they can only seize the market by cheap.


    The tragedy is now. Austrian goods are beginning to sell in tears. The British are also following up with discount sales. The cold winter of the American manufacturing industry has come.


    James shook his head and said, "Of course not, we are not saviors. The outbreak of the economic crisis is already inevitable, even if we increase tariffs, we will protect the market.


    What we need to do now is stop loss and make a fortune in this crisis. I want the board of directors to temporarily suspend the loan.


    Risky loans, I also plan to send someone to collect in advance. At the same time, most of the securities and stocks sold in the hands were sold, and the banks adjusted professional traders to prepare for shorting the stock market. "


    This is not to save the city, but to go down the rocks. But it''s not the point, as long as you can make money.


    Qualified capitalists always put their profits at the back. Conscience, social responsibility, these tall vocabulary is enough, whoever takes it seriously is stupid.


    Especially in the 19th century, the bloodiest time of the capital, every Franklin was covered with blood and sweat.


    There is nothing to discuss, and it''s time to shuffle again. Before you can resist European capital invasion, you must first ensure that you live.


    Everyone remembers what happened in the last economic crisis. Hesitation is not enough preparation, lack of sufficient cash in hand, the United States has a frantic money panic, Citibank almost went bankrupt.


    With the development of the capitalist economy, the economic crisis is becoming more and more commonplace. At first, it was once every few decades, and later it became more than ten years, and it will soon become once every few years.


    There are many financial capitalists who have made the same choice, and there is no tenderness in front of their interests. In this age of weak meat and strong food, everyone has to survive, not cruelly.


    The bank''s contraction in cash quickly triggered a chain reaction. Many companies are in dilemma, including some companies with good returns, and they are in danger because of a broken capital chain.


    The layoffs and cuts in an instant have become the hottest words in American society. The streets are full of people looking for work, but few companies hire people. The post-war economic prosperity that just started has just died.


    Not just the United States, the same thing is happening in many places around the world. Austria was just one step ahead to open the door valve and shifted the economic crisis out.


    Immediately following the British actions, the world was directly dragged down. The world''s largest industrial country is also the country with the most serious backlog of commodities in the world.


    In order to survive, the British capitalists dumped goods directly into continental Europe.


    The first thing to suffer was France. A large number of British textile products were imported at the price of cabbage. The Paris government repeatedly raised tariffs and failed to stop them.


    There is no way, this time Austria first started to dump goods to countries with relatively backward economies. By the time the British responded, the purchasing power of the market was almost exhausted.


    These countries have no industry at all, and dumping industrial products will not impact the agricultural economy, and many people are still glad to buy cheap goods.


    European countries are different, and everyone''s industry has started. The dumping of British goods has seriously affected the economies of countries. There is nothing to say, and a tariff firewall has been set up.


    The crisis has expanded in continental Europe. No one, including Austria, can stand alone, and a large number of companies go bankrupt every day.


    Under the effect of tariffs, everyone''s international market is shrinking sharply. The colonial empire was okay, at least there were floods in the colonies that could alleviate the crisis.


    A country without a colony would be miserable. For example: Belgium, this small industrialist has been hit hard. Without overseas markets, Belgium''s industrial capacity was cut directly in 1868.


    Having just emerged from independent Poland, it has not been able to escape. Without the big market of the Russian Empire, Poland''s fragile industrial system fell in the first wave of shocks.


    Even the export of agricultural products has not escaped. Originally affected by the economic crisis, international food prices plummeted.


    In addition, they do not have access to the sea, increasing the cost of tariffs, which directly leads to the loss of competitiveness of Polish agricultural products.


    This complicates the already contradictory general-Pu relationship. Poles are increasingly hating the Kingdom of Prussia and are imposing tariffs on their agricultural products.


    In fact, the Prussian kingdom is also difficult to protect, and it does not care about the Poles at all. After the economic crisis broke out, the British did not let go of their little brother.


    A large number of British goods swept through, the fragile industry of the Kingdom of Prussia was severely damaged, a large number of companies went bankrupt, and the unemployment population increased sharply.


    Industry has been hit hard, and agriculture must be preserved. The ruling Junker aristocracy, the interests of the class must first be safeguarded.


    After the Russian-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Prussia acquired a large amount of land, and became a food-exporting country directly from a food-importing country.


    In terms of grain exports, the two countries have become competitors. Fortunately, everyone has just ended the war, and food production has not returned to its peak. Before that, everyone''s competition was not fierce.


    This contradiction changed by the autumn harvest of 1868. It is precisely during the most severe period of the economic crisis that the purchasing power of the people has fallen and international food prices have fallen by 28%.


    The major European food exporters are having a hard time. In order to ensure their own interests, the Berlin government led by Juncker aristocrats has to use tariffs to limit Polish food exports.


    This is not to blame the Berlin government. Who asked the Polish capitalists to dump food directly into the Kingdom of Prussia?


    At first the two governments agreed that Polish farm products could not be sold in Prussia. Obviously, this kind of government restraint cannot restrain capitalists.


    Seeing the high price of food in the Kingdom of Prussia, capitalists naturally couldn''t bear it.


    At first, they only sold a little to the people along the way during the transportation. The quantity was small and did not attract everyone''s attention. Later, the business grew bigger and bigger, until the cover could not cover the outbreak.


    There was no tenderness in front of the interests, and the Junker nobles whose interests were damaged caused a trouble. After the negotiations were fruitless, the tariffs were directly offered.


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 Chapter 437： Spains throne battle

    The economic crisis broke out, and it was not only the two countries that deteriorated their relations. As the source of this economic crisis, British talent is the most hated.


    It''s okay to play dumping, the problem is that they dumped to Europe. For international relations in this era, it is enough to look at the European continent, and it is no problem for other countries to ignore it.


    Everyone was overcapacity, the British dumping directly triggered the crisis. There is no doubt that governments have shifted responsibility to the British.


    In Paris, the patriots took to the streets again. This time is not anti-government, they are calling on the people to boycott British goods and support domestic production.


    The same scene is happening in many cities in Europe, and naturally capitalists are pushing it. The British have robbed the market and have threatened their survival.


    Governments have indeed increased tariffs, but the goods that have already flowed in cannot be returned? There is no shortage of compradors in any country, and the moral integrity of the people before them is always low.


    In the context of the big dumping, British-French relations have deteriorated, British-Australian relations have deteriorated, British-Prussian relations have deteriorated, British-Belgian relations have deteriorated ...


    If the British were a continental country, they would have to worry about being beaten by the masses. As a marine empire, however, the Royal Navy was fearless in them.


    European countries should stop dreaming, and it is not just these countries that have deteriorated relations. Due to the trade conflict, relations between Austria and Austria deteriorated, relations between France and France deteriorated, relations between France and Austria deteriorated, and relations between Russia and Austria deteriorated ...


    To put it simply: In order to save ourselves, everyone''s relationship is bad.


    You dump to me, I can dump to you, everyone hurts each other. Many conflicts are provoked by capitalists for their benefit, and they are out of control.


    In the face of the crisis, only the fastest responding companies can escape the calamity, realise inventory in the shortest time, and reduce production capacity in a timely manner. Unresponsive companies have to rely on their strength.


    To survive the economic crisis, the most commonly used method is war. War can consume excess supplies and plunder wealth and markets.


    As a result, many nations have suffered no delusion.


    The French launched the Egyptian, Malian, and Algerian wars; while the British launched the Ethiopian war, they also launched a war against Tunisia.


    This is directly related to the rapid deterioration of relations between Britain and France. They don''t give face to each other anymore, they just do it.


    According to the common international practice of this era, whoever grabs it belongs to whom. Before the actual occupation, all countries have the opportunity.


    Austria has not been idle, lit the war on the African continent, and Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya and other regions have become battlefields.


    The atmosphere in the Middle East was also tense, and Franz was still hesitating to launch an attack on the Arabian Peninsula. If the economic situation continues to deteriorate, it is certain that the Ottoman Empire will be unlucky again.


    Relations between the European continent are tense, the African continent is fighting fiercely, and Asia is not peaceful. Relations between the four countries in Central Asia suddenly became tense, and uneven distribution of stolen goods led to the breakdown of this fragile alliance.


    There is no doubt that the British are indispensable. The four Central Asian countries have restrained each other, and their mediation in the middle will help them obtain the maximum benefits.


    In order to get rid of the economic crisis, European countries have also stepped up their invasion of Japan, the Indochina Peninsula, and other countries. Among them, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Federal Republic of Germany have performed extremely well.


    The Phnom Penh dynasty was destroyed by the Prussians, the Malay Peninsula was occupied by the German Federation, and it fought against the Thai army.


    The Americas region is relatively peaceful, and has generally remained stable. However, the Mexican civil war continues, and it has become an indisputable fact that the rebels have grown larger. Massimiliano I had written several times to complain to Franz about the problem.


    ...


    Spain has not escaped the impact of the economic crisis. Due to the deteriorating domestic economy, the Spanish government''s delay in arrears has led to strong military dissatisfaction.


    In September 1868, a special group of mysterious guests ushered in the Cadiz military camp in Spain. They turned into grooms who transported logistic supplies and entered the barracks.


    "General Prim, Isabel the witch knew all day that she and her male pet were sexually immoral, and Ren Renwei made a mess in China.


    For the future of Spain, we can''t let her continue with her will. Otherwise, the great Spain will be destroyed by her. "


    Talking about the Spanish domestic radical "Iraq" representing Burjos, the purpose of this secret entry into the barracks was to say that the military young man, General Prim, launched an armed uprising and overthrew the rule of Queen Isabel II.


    Although the adjective crossed a little bit, Queen Isabel II was indeed not a good monarch, and her bad private life was even more notorious.


    In this era, if conducted a world fainting king ranking, Queen Isabel II is definitely among the best, known as: the most unpopular queen in Europe.


    Not only is the reputation of the people not good, it is also notorious among the nobility. The monarchy was even more crowded out, especially when several other queens in Europe saw her very unhappy.


    In short, she not only lowered the average IQ of the monarch, but also lowered the overall image of the queen.


    The military''s dissatisfaction with Isabel II also has a long history. General Prim is the representative of the military and is responsible for this secret negotiation.


    The location of the negotiations in the barracks is enough to illustrate many issues.


    Primm didn''t meander, and asked directly: "Who will become the King of Spain after the overthrow of Isabel II?"


    As a nobleman, Prim was a born royalist. Like most countries, the Spanish army is also a stronghold of the nobility, and is also the force of royalists.


    The radical group represented by Burgos is actually part of the constitutional monarchy, otherwise they have no basis for unity.


    If the Republicans were changed, General Prim would not speak so well, and he ordered the arrests to be normal operations.


    "His Excellency, we agree with your last proposal that a prince from the Hohenzollern dynasty assume the throne of Spain."


    The issue of the throne has always been the focus of disputes between the two sides. After solving this problem, the rest is easy to handle.


    The military''s main reason for supporting the Hohenzollern dynasty was to expand its power. The treatment of Juncker aristocrats, no one does not mind, now the opportunity comes, they will not miss it.


    Spain wants a constitutional monarchy and the king''s rights are suppressed. It doesn''t matter who the king is, the radicals compromised.


    Of course, the prince of the Hohenzollern dynasty as the king has political implications, which means that the military''s strength will be expanded.


    This is one of the foundations of cooperation between the two sides. After the overthrow of Queen Isabel II, radicals can take control of the new government, and the military will naturally benefit.


    Without enough interest, no one would do the killing. Expanding the military''s rights is what they pay for participating in the uprising.


    Everyone knows the aftermath of the expansion of military power, and the radicals are no exception. At first they opposed it.


    However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and as the domestic economy deteriorated, their back-end supporters reached the limit of the tolerance of Queen Isabel II.


    It is impossible for any group to disengage from its supporters, or it will be unrooted. "Ira" was no exception, and under pressure from supporters they decided to compromise with the military.


    No way, the Revolutionary Party''s rebellion failed so many times, they also learned a lesson from it, knowing that without the support of the military, the uprising would not be successful.


    After getting the desired answer, Primm smiled with satisfaction. The negotiations that followed were smooth sailing, and the two parties reached an agreement soon.


    This is the well-known "September League" in the history of the Spanish Revolution. The military outfits and domestic political radicals have allied. Everyone decided to join forces to overthrow the rule of Queen Isabel II.


    The Spanish people, Isabel II, have been around for a long time. Naturally, the uprising will soon come to an end.


    On September 17, 1868, Francisco-Serralau led Cadiz''s army to launch an armed uprising.


    The tide of uprising was ignited, many in Spain became raging, and ordinary people, nobles, capitalists, the military and other classes of Spain demanded that Queen Isabel II abdicate.


    Seeing the situation out of control, the panic Queen Isabel II appointed the Marquis of Jose to lead the army to chaos. No accident, Queen Isabel has always paid the price.


    Government forces were defeated by the rebels, and the insurgents led by Francisco Serraro headed straight for Madrid. On September 28, Isabel II, who had gone by the way, went into exile in France.


    The sudden Spanish revolution disrupted the deployment of European countries. "Revolution" is a topic that all governments are afraid of. In order to avoid the spread of the revolution, everyone is paying close attention to the situation in Spain.


    Franz was no exception. He held high-level meetings as soon as the Spanish Revolution broke out.


    Although Spain has fallen in recent years, but the hundred-footed insects have died and not stiffened, they are still one of the great powers.


    For Austria, the existence of a stable and capable Spain can restrain part of the French''s energy and ease the pressure on the defense of the western front.


    The Vienna government has repeatedly drawn on Spain in an attempt to build an alliance against the common enemy, France.


    However, the mud was always unable to help the wall, and after many attempts, Franz died. Seeing that Spain could not help it, the Vienna government turned to an alliance with the French.


    Having learned from his failures, Franz did not have much confidence in the new Spanish revolutionary regime.


    No way, this Spanish revolution is more a coup than a revolution.


    The traditional interest class has not been broken, and the insurgents who initiated this uprising are the vested interests. They are only dissatisfied with Isabel II''s policies that have harmed their own interests.


    In simple terms, Isabel II was reformed.


    The reform is reformed, and under normal circumstances, nobles will not easily rebel. It was Isabel II''s reform policy that offended all parties.


    It just happened to meet the economic crisis and the domestic contradictions intensified. When it was necessary to vent, it created conditions for the uprising.


    Now just overthrowing a queen, and her corrupt government, and replacing it with a new government, essentially Spain has not changed.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "Isabel II''s reputation in Spain is so bad that it is impossible to restore it.


    If the French are willing to support, crowding her son Prince Alfonso to succeed, there is still a possibility.


    However, Prince Alfonso is too young to be able to cope with the current situation. It is impossible for all parties to let Isabel II regent, which can basically be ruled out.


    There are many subsequent candidates. After excluding the Bourbon dynasty, the support rate is relatively high: Prince Leopoldo of the Hohenzollern dynasty. He received the support of the Spanish military, but Napoleon III should object.


    There is also the brother-in-law of Prince Isabel II, Duke Monte Punchel, but he killed Prince Enrique in a duel, and it was very difficult to succeed.


    Secondly, Fernando, former regent of Portugal, is said to have received information that Fernando was not interested in the Spanish throne.


    The remaining candidates, including the former Sardinian royal family, the Orleans dynasty, and several princes in our country, are not very popular. It was still difficult to determine who ended up in the end. "


    After that, Weissenberg looked at Franz stunned, and it seemed that he was worried that the emperor would force Habsburg''s prince to succeed.


    Had it not been for the rules of the ancestors that made Austria lose its right to inherit Spain''s throne, the current support for the Hapsburg family would certainly not be low.


    Unfortunately, the rules laid down by Charles V caused the Habsburg dynasty to lose the right to inherit the Spanish throne, which became the biggest obstacle to the re-entry of the Habsburg dynasty to Spain.


    The legal basis is not enough, and European countries are destined to oppose it. Franz naturally cannot go against the trend.


    The princes of the Habsburg dynasty who can appear on the list of candidates are people who give face.


    "It is not necessary to consider the domestic princes. When the Habsburg dynasty split, it was agreed that the Austrian and Spanish branches did not inherit each other''s rights.


    The Habsburgs in Spain''s veins are already extinct. Otherwise, the throne will not pass the Bourbon dynasty, and Spain will not fall into the current situation. "


    After speaking, Franz sighed, this opportunity had to be missed.


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 Chapter 438： Misfortune

    It is also a good thing that the Habsburgs do not participate in the throne battle. Standing on the sidelines, the best decision can be made.


    Moreover, the current Kingdom of Spain is a mess, and it is not easy to deal with internal problems.


    Ancient and modern courtiers have a common problem and do not like strong monarchs. Europe''s inheritance system is perfect, and the situation is better, there is no room for them to play.


    This time, Spain''s election of kings is different. The kings of foreign households cannot be separated from the support of local powers, so the last Spanish king is mostly an incompetent king.


    An unlucky emperor of Mexico has already been born, and if another incompetent king is born, Franz is very doubtful that the glory of the Habsburg family can still be a little bit.


    After all, the palms of the hands are all meat. The son is too young to ignore, and the two younger brothers and several princes on the sidelines have the same opportunity. Franz is not easy to interfere.


    It was difficult for Spain to do so, and if another king with poor ability did not complicate the problem?


    There is no doubt that the Habsburgs have cultivated many inferior products. In addition to Massimilino, an idealist, there are also sister-in-laws who eat, drink and play.


    In terms of destructive power, Xunzi is far from idealist. But it is impossible to expect these people to succeed.


    Prime Minister Felix said: "His Majesty, judging from the current situation, the battle for the Spanish throne cannot be ended in a short time.


    Coupled with the battle for the throne in Poland next door, and it has been settled, I am afraid that the situation in Europe will become more tense.


    In order to cope with the complex situation that follows, we need to prepare in advance, so as not to be caught off guard. "


    Will war break out in continental Europe? No one can answer this question. It is an instantaneous thing to burn a gun.


    From the perspective of the Vienna government, of course, I do not want to see that at this time war broke out in Europe.


    The second industrial revolution has just begun, and Austria managed to reach the forefront of the world. Once the war broke out, all its efforts were abandoned.


    Franz controlled Austria, but could not control the rest of the European countries. Now everyone has such a strong smell of gunpowder, in case any second goods provoked a war, it will be a tragedy.


    The dispute over the Spanish throne in the original time and space triggered the Franco-Prussian war. Now the Prussians have no courage to PK with the French. Who can guarantee that the French do not take the initiative?


    These years the French have God''s biggest, and they''re the second seed. The British on the sea could suppress them, and no one on the land looked at them.


    If the French invaded Austria, Franz laughed and killed them easily. If they attack Prussia, the Federal Republic of Germany or Belgium, this can be confusing.


    For local warfare, Franz was confident of winning. For cross-border operations, we have to fight before we know.


    There are many things to consider during the war, and the strengths that can be invested in different regions are also different.


    The Russians are a negative teaching material, restricted by traffic, and have not been able to give play to their military advantages, and they have been counterattacked.


    France and Austria in the original time and space are kneeling textbooks that did not have time to reach their full strength.


    The Franco-Austrian alliance is even more unreliable than the Russian-Austrian alliance, and the two parties only need temporary alliances because of their interests. There is no such thing as traditional friendship. Opening the history of the two countries is a history of war.


    Since the Middle Ages, the Habsburg dynasty and the French have been consumed, and both sides have begun to die.


    Charles V also did it: punched Ottoman, kicked France.


    Of course, it takes more time to be beaten. On the whole, there is a mutual victory and defeat, as evidenced by the fact that all three are still alive.


    Since there is no historical burden, there is no pressure to tear up the covenant. The credibility thing has never been strictly followed by the monarch since Maximilian I.


    So far, Franz has not breached the contract, and if he is lucky, he may break this record.


    Now everyone''s credibility is built on the premise of insufficient benefits. As long as the benefits are in place, the covenant is waste paper.


    "First carry out limited preparations, such as increasing reserve training, and do not blindly expand the number of troops, so as not to stimulate all countries and make the situation more complicated.


    Now, the possibility of a full-scale war in the European continent is very small. There is no need to get nervous. Even if the situation suddenly gets out of control, everyone is unprepared and we will not suffer. "


    Franz doesn''t think there will be a big war now, unless everyone has a collective head blow, or even if there is a conflict, you can press it forcibly.


    On this issue, the British are allies of Austria, and both sides need to maintain European stability and balance.


    The butterfly effect is powerful. Amadeo I, who had the support of the French in the original time and space and inherited the throne, is now strongly opposed by Napoleon III.


    No way, Napoleon III annexed the kingdom of Sardinia. At that time, he did not directly drive the Sardinian royal family out of power.


    To compete in continental Europe, the French must first stabilize Spain. Napoleon III naturally could not watch the birth of an anti-French king of Spain, which directly eliminated Amadeo.


    Candidates were eliminated one by one, and Franz was a little distressed by Spain. Candidates with almost high support were rejected by the French.


    If it was Spain in its heyday, naturally the French did not care. Now it is no longer possible. If a monarch strongly opposed by the French is forcibly established, Napoleon III will definitely have to intervene.


    The interim government has no confidence in the French and has to continue to choose. Those with high support were eliminated, and even if the candidates with low support later inherited the throne, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince everyone.


    It can be said that the French did not do anything, and Spain was almost dead. A king who does not have enough support and wants to take control of this country will have fun in the future.


    Franz was not ready to intervene, the French had gone sideways, and the end result was the same with or without the Spaniards.


    Without their restraint, the French could go further on their way to death. That being the case, why not have extra branches.


    The pay and the gain are proportional. Austria''s energy is not unlimited. If you invest more in Spain, you will naturally invest less in other places.


    ...


    Blessings are unparalleled.


    1868 is destined to be a hard day for the Spanish people. In the first half of the year, it was the pain of a conservative economic crisis.


    The pre-revolutionary status quo in the Kingdom of Spain is: serious land mergers, farmers have no land to plant; a large number of bankruptcies in urban factories, and unemployed people all over the street.


    After the success of the revolution, the situation has not improved, but has become worse, adding to the collapse of public order.


    The interim government has neither governance experience nor the ability to control the situation. Immediately after taking power, the police force of Isabel II was abolished.


    The executioners who suppress the revolution are gone, and the law and order of Madrid are followed. The insurgents do not represent strict discipline, but more often they are still in the dark.


    The Spanish insurgents fought better than the Uighurs, but in order to maintain law and order they were a Uighurs. The executioner policemen they hated in the past are actually guardians of order.


    Without restrictions, vicious crimes such as robbery, rape, homicide, etc., are constantly being staged in Madrid.


    No matter how bad the order is, it is better than nothing. The people of Madrid did not understand it before. Now they finally understand it.


    As a price, Madrid has become the most chaotic capital in Europe. The insurgents, who were embraced by the people into the city, lost their hearts in the shortest time.


    These small issues cannot be taken care of by the interim government. Choosing a king is a major issue. Other issues are minor issues.


    Soon the big problems came. In October 1868, a large-scale uprising broke out in Cuba, thousands of miles away, and the rebels grew like snowballs.


    For Spain, this is a heavy blow. Cuba is one of Spain''s richest colonies, and it can provide Spain with huge wealth every year.


    Prior to that, the Americans had paid $ 100 million to buy Cuba, and the Spanish government rejected it without considering it.


    Obviously, the value of Cuba goes far beyond this. Since Spain has not fallen behind, blood transfusion in the Cuban colonies is also an important guarantee for maintaining the status of a Spanish power.


    Not only is the government anxious, many domestic vested interests are anxious. Most of Cuba''s increased wealth has gone into personal pockets. Without this income, many Spanish nobles would have a hard time.


    The Francisco government, which has just taken power, has encountered its first challenge. If the Cuban issue cannot be properly handled, the Kingdom of Spain will be hit hard, both financially and economically.


    The support of capitalists and nobles for the government will also be affected. In any case, Francisco must suppress the rebellion.


    There is no doubt that this rebellion is not simple. There is also international strength behind it. Otherwise, relying on local indigenous people is unlikely to erupt suddenly.


    Although the United States is divided into two, these do not mean that they are peaceful. It also supported the Mexican Civil War and encouraged the Indian tribes in Central America to fight against Austria.


    Now it''s Spain''s unlucky turn. The four major powers that interfere in the American Civil War are counting on their best bullies. Americans are now tempting, and they are also starting in Spain.


    Prior to that, whether it was to support Mexican rebels or to encourage the Central American Indian tribes to rebel, they were carried out in secret.


    The arms smugglers are responsible for the execution, and the evidence left behind does not involve the federal government at all. When things were happening in Cuba, the situation changed and the range of action was much greater.


    Almost everyone knows that Americans are supporting the Cuban Independent Organization. The support this time is too strong to hide.


    This is the bane of the economic crisis. The British and Austrian countries dumped goods on the United States, which plunged the United States into an economic crisis.


    The Confederacy is okay. Anyway, their industry is not bad, and the losses they bring are not great. The federal government in the north is miserable, totally unbearable.


    It was raining in New York. Now when New Yorkers pass Wall Street, they must pay attention to their heads. Otherwise, they will be wronged if they are killed without scourge.


    It was at this time that an uprising against Spanish rule broke out in Cuba. In order to escape the economic crisis, federal capitalists set their sights on Cuba.


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 Chapter 439： Everyday life

    After the Cuban crisis, the Francisco government, while sending reinforcements to suppress the rebellion, invited European countries to intervene.


    The treaties signed by the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, have not passed in the past few years, but everyone has agreed on their respective spheres of influence.


    This is not international law, nor has it been recognized by all countries in the world, but it is endorsed by Britain, France, and Austria. This treaty is more convincing than international law.


    In general, on the issue of colonies, the major powers all use force. Only when force cannot solve the problem, the law is used.


    There is no doubt that now that something is wrong with the Kingdom of Spain, and the inability to fight against the federal government in the Americas, it can only make sense.


    As the world ¡¯s leaders, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, naturally cannot tolerate the provocation of their dignity. Since it was agreed in the treaty of the four countries that year, Americans must abide by it.


    It doesn''t matter whether the federal government recognizes it or not, everyone has tacitly agreed.


    The order of the Americas was established by the efforts of the four countries: Britain, France, and the West. Even if Spain fell, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, could not let the Americans mess up.


    This is a plain statement, and the real reason is "dread". That''s right, Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are afraid of the United States Federation. This is not true, but it is still true.


    Politicians look at issues differently than ordinary people. Don''t look at public opinion to disdain the United States. In fact, senior government officials still know the development potential of the United States.


    Now the strength of the United States Federation can also catch up with a medium power. The area of ??the mainland is larger than the combined total of the four countries: Britain, France, and the West. If it was not for the South to become independent, their overall national strength would now exceed Spain.


    The current American order is the yoke that everyone puts on Americans. Otherwise, the British will not let France and Austria expand their power to North America, and Britain, France and Austria will let Spain continue to occupy Cuba.


    Everyone knows very well that relying on the strength of one country cannot suppress the United States, and they must work together to suppress this potential threat.


    In the original time and space, everyone just collapsed, only then France withdrew from Mexico, Spain lost Cuba, and the British reluctantly supported it.


    In fact, the British couldn''t hold back the United States at that time. The two sides did not directly turn their heads. It was the Americans who were smart, saw the weakness of the British, did not take military risks, and endured the decline of the British, and directly took over the hegemony.


    The situation has changed now, and the potential is only potential. The US Federation was still crushed before it was transformed into strength.


    Until now, American actions have been limited to temptation. Whether supporting Mexican rebels or collaborating with Indian tribes, including this time in support of the Cuban insurgency, are tentative.


    It is nothing more than a smaller range of actions in front, and a step forward in supporting the Cuban insurgency, trying to find out the bottom line of tolerance of all countries to them.


    In Sch?nbrunn Palace, Franz is feeding fish, which is a common fish that can be served at the table at any time.


    Since he became the owner of the palace, the fish in the artificial lake have been blessed. The industrious Franz often came to feed them and never had to worry about hunger again.


    Of course, it would be more perfect if it was not at the table.


    There is no way, the fish in the artificial lake will multiply too fast. If it is not restrained, it will destroy the ecological balance.


    Therefore, fishing must be carried out every three years to prevent flooding.


    Looking at the active little ones, Franz instructed the eldest son: "Frederik, look at the younger brothers, don''t let them fall again."


    Obviously, these lively little guys have fallen more than once. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and now they are the age of mad death.


    Under the influence of western culture, the little ones have been cultivated in their practical ability since childhood, but the results are still not optimistic.


    According to Franz, his son has no potential to become a scientist.


    The eldest son likes to build a house, and has already built his own wooden house by himself. Franz has visited it. The interior space is about two or three square meters.


    It''s okay to play, just let the people live. The overall layout is square and upright, if you want to describe it, it looks like a large coffin.


    Obviously, Frederick did not have much artistic talent and did not know what architectural aesthetics was.


    Second son Peter is even better, talented to build ships. So far, the boats he built himself have, without exception, been sunk in the artificial lake trials.


    As a cost, his test sailing captain has fallen into the water several times. Had it not been for the lifeguard, he would have said goodbye to the world.


    It is not without its benefits. In the constant falling into the water, Peter has learned to swim, and has a tendency to develop like a swimmer.


    Two young are not sure yet, too young to see. However, according to Franz''s experience, he will not be the master of peace.


    It doesn''t matter, it''s all a hobby anyway. Career planning is redundant for them, there is no need to worry about employment and future development.


    Even if there is no ability at all, it is also a happy rice bug, and the worst is a grandfather, once again proving the importance of birth.


    "I succeeded!"


    In the direction of the sound, Franz saw a guy standing in the middle of the artificial lake standing in the dark, arrogantly celebrating the boat.


    Franz''s face turned black. Could he be so funny? It would be shameful to pass it on. Franz shares: "Photographer, shoot me."


    This is one of Franz''s bad tastes. Take a picture of the little guys dying, and show them to them in the future, you can laugh at them crazy.


    Cameras were not easy to use in this era, and they would be ashamed if they were not careful, so he would not do the dangerous work himself.


    As an emperor, naturally a bunch of people have to be raised. This also contributes to society and increases employment.


    With this episode, Franz has no interest in continuing to play tricks on the fish. Let''s just lose weight, eat less, anyway, after eating a full meal, you will be hungry.


    "Bang, bang, bang." After a few beeps, Franz knew that the photographer had completed his task, and shouted at the captain who was playing, "Peter, get me back!"


    Hearing Franz''s call, Peter, the excited small and medium, woke up. He drove his dark boat to the shore.


    "Father, you see, this is a warship I built myself, or is it called Franz?"


    Looking at the proud bear child, Franz slaps his head directly and says, "You tell me this is a warship? How do I think you stole the iron pan from the kitchen."


    What Peter called a boat really looked like a big wok. It was nothing more than a modification of the shape. Overall, it was knocked out by a large iron sheet, and two wooden sticks were added.


    Named Franz, it has been ignored by Franz. Do not entangle the name.


    For details, refer to European dog breeding, which is often named after the elders. This is not an insult, but a cultural tradition.


    Not the most important person, not yet enjoying this treatment. Pets are usually given the same name in honor of the most important elders in their lives.


    Whether Franz can accept the same name as cats and dogs, there are many cats and dogs in Franz now in Austria, and many other pets have the same name.


    After hearing Franz''s words, Peter''s face turned red, and it seemed that his guess was close to the truth.


    Franz didn''t continue the topic, just a warning, it''s not necessary to get too tangled.


    Touching Peter''s little head, he said, "Our captain, it''s not that simple to build a boat. You''ve also seen a warship. Can someone knock it out with a hammer?"


    Now you should study hard, wait until the knowledge reserve is enough, and then continue your shipbuilding industry. If you can finish your studies with honors, I can send you to a shipyard. "


    Maybe he was tempted by the shipyard, Peter shook his head hard and assured Franz: "This is what you said, you can''t regret it!"


    It seems that he is ready to continue the great cause of shipbuilding. Franz did not express support or opposition. A son who loves shipbuilding is not a problem.


    As long as he is not an idealist, he will not interfere in the interests of his sons. If you like the time of shipbuilding business, go to shipbuilding. This is only a small problem.


    Franz smiled a little, lovingly looked at the little guy and said, "You doubt my credibility. Is my credibility worse than a shipyard in your little Peter''s heart?"


    "Of course not, you ..."


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 Chapter 440： How much is Frances face

    Free time is always short, the crisis in Cuba has just come to an end, and Mexico is at fault again. The Americans have little responsibility this time, they just smuggle arms to the rebels.


    Even if they do not do this kind of thing, others will do it. Good arms dealers sell weapons to the enemy.


    As long as you have money, you don''t have to worry about getting weapons. If you can''t buy it, it must be that you are not rich enough.


    The Mexican civil war has been fought for many years. In the early days, government forces fought against the rebels. Now it is a turning war.


    In the fall of 1868, the Mexican government and the French army jointly launched a siege of the rebels. The war was a victory, but it was eventually overturned by the rebels.


    After going through the details, there is no need to delve into it. In summary, the rebels took civilians hostage, and Massimiliano I ordered that the troops be prohibited from shooting and killing civilians, and then they were defeated gorgeously.


    The Mexican government army was terrified, and by the way pitted an ally. The French army did not expect that the flanks would be threatened, resulting in heavy losses.


    About one thousand people were linked, and now Napoleon III claimed to the Mexican government that they should be held accountable for it.


    Franz, now receiving a letter of help from his brother Massimilino, is roughly complaining about the French for being unreasonable and asking for help.


    Fortunately, this is a private message, which has not been sent directly to the Vienna government, otherwise it will be shameful. It is estimated that Massimilino knows his reasons and did not issue formal diplomatic documents.


    Franz didn''t worry at all about the French reaction. Napoleon III now regrets that it is too late, and it is impossible to return the goods.


    Since it is necessary to support a middle-aged boy to become emperor, it is natural to bear the corresponding consequences. Overall, their investments in Mexico are still at a loss.


    The plunder of wealth sounds good, but Mexico''s civil war continued, production was severely damaged, and the country''s people were scarce.


    Even if Mexico is turned into a source of raw materials and a commodity market, production must be resumed first. People have no money in their pockets and naturally have no purchasing power.


    The benefits the French receive in Mexico each year are not enough to cover military expenses. Despite this cost, it was ultimately borne by the Mexican government.


    However, the Mexican government is now so poor that even the pension of Emperor Massimiliano I was in arrears. This hard-pressed child has not received a full salary for so many years.


    The Mexican government''s main income now is international loans, most of which are loans from France. In Franz''s view, it is not too much, just a billion francs.


    If Mexico can end the civil war and resume production, then work hard, and paying back the debt will have no problem at all.


    The silver empire is not much else, it is the production of money. They have the ability to pay off their debts before the price of silver has bottomed.


    Rubbing his forehead, Franz reluctantly wrote a reply. Borrowing money does not exist. How can my own money be used to fill the bottomless pit?


    The French are so rich now that they don''t care about losing so much. It was Napoleon III who made it up, or it was better to hold them accountable.


    It is very easy to suppress the rebellion. It is better to contract this business directly to the French. If there is no money, is there still a mine? Mexico''s silver mines are sufficient to cover the cost.


    There is only one focus, equalizing the French commander in Mexico. Whether it''s a bribe or a flicker, just let him sign it.


    Franz, however, urged and advised, General Hu You is good. Don''t talk to the French Minister, diplomacy is usually not good.


    After the letter was sent out, Franz decided to help his brother. Otherwise, with his operational ability, even if a treaty is signed, the French may not be able to confess.


    There are many internal problems in Mexico, especially after the reform of Massimilino I, and later generations have evaluated this war as a "war of reform."


    The emperor was a reformer, and the rebels were also a reformer. It''s just that the emperor is a true reformist, and the rebels are reformists who stand under the banner of reformers and seek their own benefits.


    The ideal finally gave reality, the rebels won, and the emperor became the spokesperson for the conservatives. In fact, Maximilian I would not lose the civil war if he colluded with conservatives.


    The victory of the rebels marked the beginning of Mexican warlord politics. The situation in Mexico did not last until the 21st century.


    "Tyron, send someone in France to let the French people know that their army can''t even beat the Indians.


    The news just needs to go out. Later problems let the French people make up their own minds. Don''t engage too much, lest people feel too deliberate. "


    Franz is very good at public opinion. Right and wrong are done in an instant, especially in this era, the right to speak is in the hands of a few elites, and it is easier to manipulate public opinion.


    The French army was defeated by the rebels in Mexico. This is the truth. The more than a thousand killed were the best evidence.


    The matter is not the point, it is better to skip it. The French won''t care why the army failed, and losing to the Native Americans just won''t work.


    Although there are a large number of whites in the rebels, the Mexicans are not much different from the indigenous people in the eyes of the French, at least the people in Paris think so.


    If you lose, you will find your way back. If that''s the case, how can the proud French people accept it?


    Now there are no foreign forces to interfere. After the split in the United States, neither the North nor South have the strength to wrestle with the French. The Paris government has no reason to counsel.


    Moreover, the capital invested by the Paris government has increased a lot from the original time and space. How can the cost be recovered without suppressing the rebels?


    Whether they accept it or not, Massimilino I is now the spokesperson for their interests in Mexico, and their interests will be greatly affected if the emperor falls.


    The economic crisis is not over, and there is not much fat in the world like Mexico. Besides, the tariffs and minerals mortgaged to them are worth the French''s shot.


    "Yes, Your Majesty," intelligence chief Tyren replied calmly.


    Just revealing a message, there is no difficulty at all. French newspapers are not as obedient as Austrian newspapers. As a beacon of the free world, freedom of speech has always been the insistence of the French people.


    The book inspection system can be implemented in Austria, which everyone is used to.


    France is different. These binding systems are long gone. Napoleon III did not have the confidence to formulate such a law and implement it.


    With no restrictions on speech, such news cannot naturally be kept secret. What happened in Mexico was passed back to Paris and published in the newspaper, which was very natural.


    Paris newspapers can make news without news. Why not publish it?


    It is always the responsibility of journalists to deliver such authentic news. There are many such responsible people in Paris who will fulfill this glorious mission.


    ...


    Paris in the morning is the best time of the day. This is the only time when I can breathe fresh air. After a while, the factory starts and the thick black smoke rises, and the feeling is not so wonderful.


    Of course, compared to London, the weather in Paris is good every day. Happiness depends on comparison. After the bottom of London, the people of Paris will not feel any problem.


    In the winter of 1868, the weather in Paris was much better, probably the only benefit to the people brought by the economic crisis.


    A large number of factories closed down and the source of pollution was cut off. The sky became bluer and the air fresher.


    Unfortunately, these changes did not attract Parker''s attention. As a member of the unemployed army, Paklen''s only goal now is to find a job, and other issues are not worth mentioning.


    Now he is going to receive unemployment benefits. Although the money is not much, it is enough to allow him to eat black bread without worrying about being hungry.


    Do you think it is very advanced? There was unemployment assistance in the 19th century. This is one of Napoleon III''s achievements, not only unemployment benefits, but also pensions.


    It is not surprising to think of another title of Napoleon III-"Socialist Emperor".


    Thanks to these good policies, Napoleon III''s reputation has not diminished even in the economic crisis.


    This period was also the best time for French workers. After Napoleon III, they did not receive this treatment throughout the 19th century. They did not enjoy this series of benefits again until the rise of the Soviet Union.


    Soon Paklen was attracted, he stepped forward and asked an acquaintance, "What''s going on, Cross?"


    Cross complained endlessly: "Paklen, do you know? Our army was defeated by a group of indigenous bandits in Mexico. It is said that more than a thousand people were killed and thousands were injured.


    God, tens of thousands of French troops can''t even beat a bunch of indigenous gangsters. Did they all go to milk the day before and consumed all their strength on the woman?


    These **** **** lost France''s face. If this news spreads, our status as the world''s first army power will be lost.


    It''s terrible ... "


    Later, Paklen can''t listen. He grabbed the newspaper with one hand and read it seriously.


    Forgiveness is not enough. He doesn''t know many of the above words, but he still knows the most important casualty numbers and defeats.


    Then, the whole person was Shen Qin. In the news that the French army was defeated, tens of thousands of French troops could not win a bunch of indigenous people. To himself:


    "This is impossible!"


    "How could we fail?"


    ...


    The news, if not exaggerated, how can it attract everyone''s attention?


    After the artistic processing of the newspaper editors, it has finally turned into a tens of thousands of French troops who suffered a major defeat and suffered heavy casualties in Mexico.


    In fact, less than 10,000 French troops participated in the war. If there were tens of thousands of French troops, the Mexican rebels would not have won.


    The absolute power gap cannot be changed by some small calculations. The order of Massimilino I was only valid for the Mexican government, and the French would not care about the order of the Mexican emperor.


    Seeing that the momentum was not right, the Paris government hurried out to rumor. However, it is useless. The defeat of the French army is always a fact, for the reason that the French people are not concerned.


    In short, the French people are angry. Without any accident, the people of Paris started the most meaningful activity again-the parade.


    You can march when you are happy, you can march when you are angry, you can march when you are empty and lonely, and you can march when you are dissatisfied with the government. There is no problem in France.


    Now is the time of the economic crisis, and many people are idle and doing nothing, which makes the scale of the parade much larger, starting from Paris but spreading to the whole country.


    As the situation became more and more troubled, the news of the defeat of the French army in Mexico quickly spread through Europe through newspapers.


    At this time, the Paris government could not afford to retreat, and if they did not retaliate quickly, the Mexican rebels would step on their shoulders to become famous.


    At present, the French army has not defeated the prestige established by the Russians and lost to the Mexican rebels. Everyone will not consider it an accident. Countries will only contribute to the situation and say that the military''s combat effectiveness is not working.


    This is undoubtedly catastrophic for the French government. The failure of countries to recognize their strength means that they will be at a disadvantage in the struggle for international interests.


    After the decline of the Russian empire, the French hurriedly brought themselves the hat of the world''s first army power. Don''t they know that they are making a big splash?


    Obviously, Napoleon III would not be so superficial, it was just a vanity, and it wasn''t worth their lack of food.


    There are still a lot of benefits behind the false name. This is why the French are anxious to grab the class and seize power. They want to take over the position of the European supremacy left by the Russians.


    The cake is so big. When European countries divide the cake, they rely on strength. The stronger the strength, the bigger the share.


    Weak nations can just look at it, it has nothing to do with them. If you are out of luck, it will turn into a cake on the table.


    Including the current Spanish battle for throne, France can veto so many candidates, relying on its own powerful strength.


    If this time, let the outside world think that their strength is not good, then maybe Spain will have another king against France.


    At least both Britain and Austria want to support an anti-French king. This will happen once France''s power can''t hold its ground.


    The most convincing way to prove your strength is war. Where you fall, you need to get up there.


    Whether or not France will be stable in the future will depend on their next performance. At present, France''s face is invaluable, and it is just a city.


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 Chapter 441： Never sleep city

    Christmas Eve 1868 was a memorable day, and that night opened a new era for humankind.


    Auguste is an ordinary citizen of Vienna, and these changes in Vienna are too much for him, as if in a dream.


    With the children at home and looking at the bright street lights, this is the best gift for Christmas.


    "Father, is this a light, why is it so bright?"


    After hearing his son''s question, Auguste didn''t know where to start. There was no Internet in this era, and the spread of knowledge depended on books.


    Although August''s education is not low, the major is not the right one. As a doctor, he didn''t need to research electric light, so naturally he couldn''t answer this question.


    Not only him, not many people in Vienna knew why. Vienna is not an industrial city. There are studios doing research in this area, but there are no factories producing such products.


    Vienna is an inland city and a capital, integrating political centers, financial centers, cultural centers, scientific research centers, and education centers.


    With so many titles added, it is really impossible to add another industrial center. Otherwise the skyrocketing population could crush this beautiful city.


    In just two decades since Franz''s succession, Vienna''s population has tripled, and it is still growing at a rapid rate of 8%.


    This is obviously not natural growth. If the natural population growth rate is so fast, then it is not a dream to unify the whole world.


    Even with the factories closed, Vienna, as the capital of both empires, still sees a large influx of people every year.


    Population growth is the driving force for urban development. Today, Vienna is already one of the most prosperous and beautiful cities in the world.


    Per capita income has leapt to the top of the world rankings, and neither Paris nor London can match. Although their economies are also very developed, a large number of workers have lowered the average.


    This is why Vienna was the first to be a city that never sleeps. The people of Vienna can already afford the lighting, but other cities cannot afford it.


    Electricity is not cheap in this era, as long as the middle class and the rich can enjoy it. An average worker''s annual income is not enough to open a power company account.


    Since the breakthrough of large generator technology in 1866, Austrian power companies have sprung up like mushrooms. If any city does not have a power company, then this must be a small city.


    Every city in Austria with a population of more than 100,000 people now has a power company and at least one branch.


    As a new energy industry, the Vienna government has been supporting it, and now is the golden age for power companies to race horses.


    Unfortunately, the cost is still high, and it has not been able to achieve universal access. The biggest obstacle to the spread of electricity is not the cost of power generation, but the cost of electrical wires, or copper and rubber.


    No matter how low the utilization rate is, how can a kilogram of coal generate electricity once? Austrian coal is not valuable and power generation is not fussy. Any coal can be used.


    The cost of pure power generation does not exceed 5 Groschen per kilowatt-hour, but when it is delivered to residents'' homes, the price of electricity once became 8 shillings, which has increased by 159 times.


    (1 shield = 100 shillings = 10000 Groschen)


    There is no way, the number of users is small, the cost of wires is high, and the amortization cost naturally goes up.


    The most direct benefit of the development of new energy is that, in the depression of the economic crisis, Austria''s copper smelting industry and rubber industry grew against the market.


    Many companies in the relevant industry chain have benefited from this, and have been driven by at least 500 million Aegis markets, contributing to Austria''s economic recovery.


    Touching his son''s small head, Auguste said kindly: "I don''t know this issue, but my little scientist needs to study it in person."


    The academic atmosphere in Vienna is still very strong, and scientists have a very high social status in Austria. Especially after Franz, an emperor who was keen to confer to scientists, he was sought after by all walks of life.


    Of course, the title is not so easy to get, there is not necessarily a place every year. Franz is a realist, and he will not bother even if he blows up the ceiling before seeing the results.


    This is also harmless and still cannot stop the enthusiasm of the people. Auguste is no exception, always referring his son''s interests to scientific research.


    Obviously, the little guy didn''t buy it that way, shook his head and said, "No, the lab is too boring. How can it be comparable to running around the world, my ambition is to be a great soldier."


    Looking at his dancing son, Auguste had no choice but to accept this reality. It''s not learning to dominate, it''s too difficult to become a scientist, and becoming a soldier is also a good choice.


    The tradition in the German region is strong, and being an excellent soldier is the goal of most people.


    Don''t look at Auguste as a doctor, in fact he was also a soldier, but he has retired.


    In the national military service system, basically every adult male enters the army for service. Men who have never served in the military are vulnerable to discrimination in society.


    Austria''s service rate is still as high as 95%, and the remaining 5% is naturally defective. Ordinary people will enter the reserve even if they cannot enter the regular army.


    This is not just an obligation, but a right for everyone. The legal definition is that every citizen has the right and obligation to defend the country, and the right to military service is also one of the rights of citizens.


    This is not Franz''s pot, but the core of Austria''s constitution: rights are equal to obligations.


    Failure to serve in the military also means that the rights and obligations of defending the country have not been fulfilled, and political rights have naturally been lost, including a range of social benefits.


    There is not much social welfare at present, and we can''t see how much influence it will have. It will be different in the future.


    The issues of unemployment assistance and pensions are now on the agenda. Napoleon III took the lead, and Franz had to follow suit.


    Just like when Austria first enacted labor protection laws, it is now standard in all European countries, including the Russian Empire.


    In this respect, the proletarian fighting force in Europe is still very powerful. Everyone is very active in fighting for their rights.


    The delay has not yet been resolved, mainly due to the burden of the enterprise. To increase these two expenditures, it is necessary to increase taxes, otherwise what can I do if I have no money?


    It is not surprising that Napoleon III would lose the throne. Most of the hats on his head in future generations are false, and there is only one real reason: the capitalist Napoleon III has been a long time.


    The socialist emperor has a price, and it is definitely not an understatement in history books. Whether it''s rebuilding Paris or improving the welfare of the working class, these need money.


    Of course, economic development can increase taxes, but the accompanying expenditures have also increased. When Napoleon III succeeded, France''s fiscal deficit was as high as 1 billion francs.


    Until now, not only has it smoothed out the expenses, but it also has the power to pay workers benefits. The money is not simply printed.


    From the tax changes before and after his ascension, we can see the problem. The tax paid by the big capitalists during the Orleans dynasty was less than 1% of fiscal revenue, and now exceeds 30% of fiscal revenue.


    Whether it''s unemployment benefits or retirement pensions, the money is pulled out of the capitalists'' pockets.


    Just looking at his establishment of the two major French central banks "Land Credit Bank" and "Movable Credit Bank" and the establishment of land banks in Paris and the provinces, he knows how much meat has been cut by financial capitalists.


    The lesson learned is not to be forgotten, and Franz is doing the same thing, even going further. But the fighting power of the Austrian capitalists was not good, and they were politically suppressed by the aristocracy.


    In order to reduce pressure, Franz is occasionally recruiting big capitalists. Regardless of their rights, these people became members of the ruling class, and their class stance changed.


    It is impossible for them to share the rights that they have been lucky enough to share with their former bourgeois companions.


    Capitalists and capitalists are naturally opposed to each other, and competition has divided this group. As long as monopoly consortia are not allowed to appear, this group has no strength against the government.


    ...


    Christmas Eve in 1868 left a shocking scene in this era. The scene of "Sleepless City" in science fiction became a reality in Vienna.


    The telegram was definitely one of the greatest inventions of the 19th century. Thanks to the efficient transmission of the telegraph, the news of "Vienna = the city that never sleeps" seized the front page of European newspapers the next day.


    This Christmas, there is only one "sleepless city" in the eyes of Europeans.


    Electric lighting has been around for a long time in continental Europe, but many people dare not think about making a city light up.


    In fact, Vienna is not all on, just street lights are installed, and many residents still have oil lamps in their homes.


    Newspapers will not explain these issues in detail, and they will be taken straight away, so that Europeans take it for granted that Vienna has already popularized electric lighting.


    Small countries just need to watch the liveliness. Everyone''s mentality is good. Vienna was originally the richest city in Europe, and it was normal to become the city that never sleeps.


    It''s different in the eyes of some people. For British and French people in this era, this can''t be tolerated.


    London


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 Chapter 442： Liberty Lighthouse must be lit

    As the British capital, London has been at the forefront of the world since the first industrial revolution.


    It has too many haloes, for example: the world''s largest city, the most prosperous city, and the world''s political center, financial center, business center, industrial center ...


    Overnight, as if it had become a small country in the country, this sudden change made the proud London people intolerable.


    In this era they have arrogant capital, as the British newspaper described:


    The plains of North America and Russia are our corn fields;


    Austria is our granary;


    Canada and the Baltic Sea are our forest farms;


    Australia and Argentina are our ranches;


    Silver from Peru and Mexico;


    The Far East grows tea for us;


    Our coffee, sugar cane and spice plantations are spread across the Indies;


    Spain and France are our vineyards;


    The Mediterranean is our orchard;


    The Confederate States of America is our cotton land;


    ...


    Therefore, the places outside London are all rural areas, and the areas outside the British Isles are backward areas. The sacred mission of leading human progress is only the British.


    With this recognition, the emergence of the city that never sleeps in Vienna can imagine the impact on the people of London.


    The pressure of public opinion flooded the new government, and the Benjamin Disraeli government only felt the pressure.


    Now they are very envious of the John Russell cabinet that has stepped down. Don''t look at them resigning in advance. In fact, the John Russell cabinet is only two months behind and the two terms will expire.


    At the end of their term, they encountered an economic crisis, and of course they would not wipe out their competitors. John Russell''s cabinet resigns early, leaving all responsibility to the next administration.


    In the economy, Benjamin Disraeli''s cabinet had a hard time. International disputes over the Spanish throne and Poland''s throne have involved everyone''s nerves.


    Now there is another city that never sleeps, giving Prime Minister Benjamin even more headaches. Electric lights are not high-tech, they have been used for a long time, but it is not easy to spread to the whole city.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli asked, "My Chancellor, do you have a budget?"


    Finance Minister Molito replied solemnly: "Preliminary estimates are that at least ¡ê 75 million is needed to popularize electric lights in London and ¡ê 440 million is needed to popularize electric lights in the British Isles. Considering the actual situation, the investment may be even greater.


    This is only the equipment investment, and the cost of electricity costs will be more in the future. For the street lamp system in London, we need 150,000 generators, and at least 300,000 people need to provide logistical support for this. "


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli waved his hand and interrupted: "Stop, you tell me directly, London can''t make electricity available. But why can Austrians do it?


    Even if Vienna is much smaller than London, it is a metropolis with a population of over one million. I don''t believe that the Vienna government will be desperate for one face. "


    The Minister of Finance Molito explained: "It is said that the Austrians used high-power power generation equipment to protect the lighting system in Vienna, and only two hundred generators were enough.


    This high-power generator reduces the cost of power generation by 80%, greatly reducing the need for maintenance personnel, requiring only about 3,000 to 4,000 workers to maintain the power network.


    In fact, the lighting system in Vienna is a masterpiece of the Austrian New Energy Power Company and it is said that there is also a royal investment.


    The City of Vienna only needs to pay electricity bills. It costs about 100,000 pounds per month to use this power supply network, which is worth more than 7 million pounds. "


    Molito also had a headache. The British Electric Power Company was very salty, but he was keen to supply power to the rich, and had no interest in building a city-wide lighting system.


    If he hadn''t read the newspaper, he wouldn''t have known that the generator technology revolution had already happened. If you just set up a street lighting system, then your teeth will pass.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Citizens in London need to be more considerate about delivering electricity to their homes, which requires a significant increase in investment.


    The mere ¡ê 100,000 of electricity costs obviously cannot support the Austrian New Energy Power Company. Even if it enjoys tax-free treatment, this is far from enough.


    Right now, just for the sake of horse racing, a direct investment in building a complete power supply network means a monopoly on power supply in Vienna.


    There is no industry in Vienna. The ultimate profit point of power companies is residential electricity and commercial electricity. These high-quality customers are long-term cash cows.


    Compared to the previous electricity fee of 8 shillings, the electricity cost in Vienna has now been reduced to 1.5 shillings. This is the advantage of the power supply network and greatly reduces the loss of electricity during transmission.


    There is no doubt that the price is a huge profit, but the new technology wants to promote, or rely on huge profits.


    To further reduce electricity prices, we must wait for the full availability of electricity. Otherwise, who will pay for this power supply network?


    The Vienna government can''t afford this cost. Once the government funding is not a problem for the city, it needs to be popularized nationwide. This is the core of the fairness system.


    Everyone is a taxpayer. Why should power be supplied to big cities first?


    If the central government does not invest, who will bear the initial investment?


    Is it a loan? If you really do that, it won''t be long before local governments in Austria will go bankrupt collectively.


    Expecting the bureaucratic class to control costs is a dream. It might as well be left to the enterprises to develop freely, and after the further development of science and technology, come back to consider the issue of popularization.


    The same problem was encountered by the British. The central government did not approve the funding, and the City of London could not afford it. The people in other areas who had given the funding did not agree.


    There is no need to wait for the people to make trouble. Originally, the capital occupied more resources, and the central government''s further fiscal tilt will aggravate conflicts and severely lead to national division.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "So leave this problem to the City of London! The Austrian government has no funding. What qualifications do they have to ask us for funding?


    As for how they do it, that''s their own business. The municipal government cannot fulfill its responsibility for building local areas, and it is necessary to push its own responsibility onto the central government. "


    Playing football is the most common method used by politicians. Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli wouldn''t ignore it if there weren''t too much public opinion pressure.


    The cabinet questioned this matter, but it only showed its importance, and it did not mean that it would intervene.


    If the investment is small, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli will still be happy to brush up a wave of achievements to brighten up the British Isles.


    Now invest so much, let''s forget it! If this big project is launched blindly, Britain''s fiscal revenue may not be enough to fill this hole.


    ...


    Paris, the tragic city of Paris was once again surrounded by the marching people, which proves that the people of Paris understand the rules.


    It is the responsibility of the municipal government to transform the city''s infrastructure. The central government cannot afford to pay for this.


    Including Napoleon III''s renovation of Paris, the funds were mainly borne by the Paris city government, not the French central government.


    The French were very clear in this regard and the accounts were always separate. Local governments also have their own fiscal revenues, rather than all the funding from the central government.


    For example, the salaries of employees of the municipal government and the operating expenses of various government agencies are all borne by the local government.


    Otherwise, the fiscal revenues of central governments in various countries will not be enough to maintain government operations.


    Of course, some European countries are still directly managed by the central government, but they are all small countries. They have a small land area and a small population, and do not need so many institutions.


    If the local government cannot afford the administrative expenses, the central government may still subsidize it. For example, the Austrian government once subsidized the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina, otherwise this poor province would not even be able to pay its employees.


    There are exceptions, such as the United States. That''s where states play. If they have the money, they can spend it themselves. If they don''t have the money, they can find a way. Don''t expect the central government anyway.


    Looking at the protesters outside, the mayor of Paris, Barco, collapsed. You must know that the reconstruction project in Paris has already caused the Paris government to carry huge debts, which made them almost out of breath.


    The Artillery Party speaks easily, and improving public infrastructure will help develop the economy and get rid of the economic crisis.


    Actually, it''s all about money. What can you invest without money? Napoleon III ordered the rebuilding of Paris, and it was not the Paris city government that was paying for it.


    The debts must be repaid. In order to increase fiscal revenue, the Paris municipal government has raised taxes many times.


    This tax cannot be expected of ordinary people. For how much money they have, they can''t search much, and the big head still falls on the enterprise.


    Napoleon III encouraged the development of industry, so financial capitalists bear most of the tax revenue. Frankly, this tax distribution model is reasonable.


    The profit of the financial industry is higher than that of the manufacturing industry. There is no problem with high profits and high taxes. Therefore, this period is the golden period of French industrial development.


    There are also many power companies in France, but unfortunately they are not large enough. Usually an electric power company, which has hundreds of customers, can have thousands of customers are large companies.


    After interviewing these power companies, the mayor of Barco directly gave up the heavy task of letting them build the Paris power supply system.


    If you ca n¡¯t say anything, it ¡¯s all nonsense, neither money nor technology, who dares to let them do it?


    There are many capitalists who are interested in taking on this heavy responsibility, but the appetite of these crocodile is too big, and it directly makes Barco look timid.


    For example: Rothschild, a financial predator, intends to invest. Not only is it free of charge, he also requires the Paris government to bear half of the construction costs without compensation.


    It is better to directly bear half of the construction costs than the state-run government. Obviously, capitalists know the pressure of public opinion and want to get the most benefit from it.


    As a beacon of the free world, how can it not light up? The attitude of the people of Paris has said it all.


    Franz estimates that even dreaming about it, investing in the construction of the Vienna power system will actually bring so much trouble to Britain and France.


    Even knowing it was useless, he couldn''t help. The popularity of electricity in this era is still a bit ahead. It is the best time to wait for the generator technology to go further and the copper smelting technology to a new level.


    Now the cost of promotion is too high. It is okay to promote in a special city like Vienna. You can''t die if you change to other cities, even if you are lucky.


    1.5 shillings per kilowatt-hour of electricity, the whole of Austria can afford 10% of people, Britain and France are almost the same proportion.


    The situation in Vienna is special. It is not an industrial city. The pillar industries are relatively high-income industries. People have higher incomes, and most people have access to electricity.


    But other cities are not enough. Europe is different from the East. Not rich people are in the city, and a large number of local nobles are in the surrounding estates.


    These high-quality customers are scattered, which directly increases the cost of universal electricity. Most of these nobles have long been powered on, and they have small generators.


    Of course, if the power companies are willing to supply electricity, they will not refuse. After all, the small generators of this era just said that the power was small, and they were not small at all, which was very inconvenient to use.


    However, the cost per kilowatt hour will continue to rise. In most cities, due to insufficient number of users, or insufficient concentration, the final cost of power supply has increased significantly.


    This is also the reason why Austrian New Energy and Electric Power stopped and plunged into Vienna''s market without blindly expanding after supplying electricity to Vienna.


    In the power technology revolution, a benchmark for Vienna is enough. It should be promoted nationwide, and it is not too late to wait for three or five years.


    In this fast-changing era, new technologies are advancing almost every day. From 1866 to the present day, Austria has added more than 300 patents on electricity.


    Franz didn''t know that there was so much expertise in electric power. You know, this is the 19th century, and the use of electricity is still in its infancy.


    Now the biggest effect is lighting. Mechanical equipment driven by electricity still stays in theory. It will take at least 30 years to become the most important energy source for human beings.


    Without any surprises, after taking the first steps of a new era in Vienna, the Paris government announced the establishment of the Paris Power Company to light up Paris.


    The lighthouse of the free world, the black light is blind.


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 Chapter 443： Tearsing patent grant

    Vienna, Austria''s New Energy Power Company has recently increased its business a lot, especially the business sector is extremely busy.


    Since Vienna has become a city that never sleeps, the company''s headquarters has often been invited by major cities, and it is natural to talk about business.


    No commercial value now does not mean that there is no commercial value in the future. Electricity is the tuyere of this era, and the era of blowouts is coming.


    Power companies may lose money, but monopoly power companies can never lose money. Even if the government would limit prices in the future, it would not be impossible to leave a reasonable profit.


    Having mastered the power supply of a city, you have the right to speak locally, especially in industrial cities.


    If you want to crack down on your competitors, you only need to give them a wave every 30 minutes during the peak period of power consumption, and it will make people speechless.


    The world of the future is inseparable from electricity, whoever has the power, masters this era. By the end of the 19th century, almost every consortium had its own power company.


    On the surface, the Austrian New Energy Power Company appears to be a system. In fact, it is a subsidiary company of the royal consortium, but because of actual needs, this company will become a new consortium.


    No matter how it changes, the ultimate ruler is the royal family. Of course, on the bright side, there is no direct relationship between the two, and it seems that the shares invested by the royal family are less than 10%.


    As for this share, once it is listed, it will continue to be diluted. Most of the shares of the company are held by various institutions. If you want to check carefully, there are institutions behind the institutions, and cross-shareholding between institutions, the equity is dazzling.


    This does not hide the caring person, as long as ordinary people can''t see it. What can be seen are smart people. Things that don''t have evidence don''t talk at all.


    This is a legitimate business, and even if it is spoken, the impact will be limited. But the cost of talking indiscriminately is likely to be speechless forever.


    No one cares about the issue of equity, at least until Austrian New Energy Power goes public.


    Elkson is the manager of the Commerce Department of the Austrian New Energy Power Company. Recently his most important job is to return a telegram and then send a representative to negotiate with the government.


    The object of the negotiation is not limited to Austria, but many customers in Europe are his clients. Some cities need cooperation, and some need pure patent licensing.


    Although patent management in this era is not very strict, European countries basically have patent laws. Small companies and individuals violate it. It is obvious that the government cannot take the lead in violating it.


    If the government takes the lead in violating the patent bill, if it is passed on, it will not only be a loss of face, but also a lot of money will be lost in a lawsuit.


    Most European countries are marked by judicial notarization, so many judicial systems are independent. In such cases, the court is happy to erect a model of judicial notarization.


    Of course, this is only for the government. When faced with individuals or private enterprises, the deterrent effect is not so great.


    It is not uncommon to pay no royalties or pay less. How much can be collected depends on the patience of the patent owner.


    If the government wants to be face-saving, fear of getting a lawsuit that must be lost does not mean that companies will also be afraid. Usually everyone will open a vest, in case of losing the lawsuit, declare bankruptcy directly, and change to a new vest to continue to play.


    In this regard, Austrian New Energy Power is lucky. This power system belongs to public infrastructure, and the customers are mainly local governments, all of whom need to pay attention to eating.


    Customers must pay attention to food, and even power companies that are engaged in this business must pay attention to food, and it is impossible to win the bid without a patent license.


    Of course, this is also the reason why the Austrian New Energy Power Company did not receive much patent fees. Otherwise, others will start another stove and set up a system to avoid patent barriers.


    There is not much money, so there is no need to re-development. With so many patent technologies involved, the cost of bypassing the patent system can be much higher.


    After more than two months of work, Elkson came up with the first results and knocked on the door of President Mark Oliver''s office.


    "Come in!"


    Mark Oliver''s voice sounded.


    Elkson walked into the office and reported: "President, we have completed a preliminary judgment with the representative of BNP Paribas, and the two sides have basically reached an agreement on the patent authorization issue. The only trouble is that they need exclusive authorization."


    Without any surprises, the first to reach a preliminary intention was the French. After all, they are arrogant, they just need a patent license, and they have not invited the Austrian New Energy Power Company to invest.


    No investment is needed, so it is easy to talk about. No one can live with the money, and the Austrian New Energy Power Company now needs money to expand its scale.


    Instead, the investment was invited, and the Ministry of Commerce had to resort to dragging the word. The contract can be signed in advance, and when construction starts, you need to consider.


    After all, the cost has not yet come down, and construction will begin immediately, that is, trading at a loss. Unless the local government is willing to pay the bill, the Austrian New Energy Power Company can''t afford it.


    Advertising in Vienna is enough. With the advertisement of "Night City", the patent license fee that can be collected is enough to recover the previous investment.


    Mark Oliver''s right index finger hits the table, which is his habit when thinking about problems. After being silent for a while, he slowly said, "Tell the French, if they are willing to pay more than one million Aegis patent license fees, give them an exclusive license."


    The Austrian New Energy Power Company''s patent licensing fee is not high, and there are different standards according to different countries. For example, the French patent licensing fee is 300,000 Aegis, and residents use electricity to pay the patent at the standard of 0.2 Aegis per user per year. The fee is 100 Aegis per year for factories and enterprises, and another 50,000 Aegis per year for each city lighting system.


    This standard is not high, which also includes related technology transfer fees. For example: large-scale generator production technology, power transmission related technology, and so on.


    The research and development costs of these technologies will not be less than 300,000 Aegis. The charging standards for the later patent fees seem to be many, but in fact there is not much money. After all, patented technology is time-limited, and it is impossible to receive the era of full popularization.


    For example, the electricity used by residents is more than 4.5 million people based on 10% of the French population. Considering that there were more Dingkou in this era, there were only 5.6 million households.


    In fact, it is difficult to make statistics when you settle the account. Basically, it is an estimation. The specific data is the French.


    As long as the gap is not too big, it is impossible for Austrian New Energy and Power Company to send someone to investigate. The cost of this investigation is too high.


    Industrial electricity consumption is more difficult to count. When several factories are counted as one factory, they can be fooled. It is very difficult to check.


    This is also the reason why the patent fee for equipment production does not appear, mainly because it is impossible to count how much production is made, and the other party ca n¡¯t receive much money at all.


    The only guarantee is the license fee for each city, which is Paris in a short time, and other cities have to wait. May not wait until the end of the patent period, there are not necessarily ten cities to adopt.


    Not every local government is so rich. Poor ghost cities are still the mainstream of this era, and it is normal to have no money to pay for the power supply system.


    This patent protection time is determined. According to French law, the urban power supply network system is only eight years old, and the longest other patented technology is only thirty years.


    When the time for protection of each patented technology comes, the corresponding cost will be deducted. How much the final return can be remains unknown.


    Without an exclusive license, you want to charge a few more license fees. After all, the money in your hands is yours, and the potential benefits may not be available.


    If the price is high enough, a one-time buyout is not impossible. Now no one knows how fast the power technology will develop in the future, otherwise the French are likely to buy out the technology directly.


    In theory, this set of patents is still very valuable. It can collect millions of Aegis patent fees every year, but in fact nobody knows.


    It is estimated that there are always 1.8 million per year. Anyway, it is also a power system. Although it is a little missing, it is also high-tech in this era.


    In this regard, British talent is the hegemon. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, they have the most patented technology.


    Just because of time, most of the patented technologies have expired, otherwise they now charge at least tens of millions of pounds every year.


    Obviously, the British paid the royalties only locally. By the time the industrial revolution broke out in other European countries, most of their technologies had long passed the patent protection period.


    The patented technology of the Austrian New Energy Power Company can be said to be a tearful sale. No way, who made their technology immature?


    The current authorization is actually pitting people. After buying them, you will find that these technologies have a bright future and will not make any money in the short term.


    Without money-making technology, it is naturally impossible to sell at a high price. Except for Paris and London, for the sake of face, they have to keep up their heads, but other cities are not so bold.


    As long as time slows down, even if it only waits for two or three years, this cost may drop by 20-30%.


    Now the bustling Paris and London do not have the handwriting of the Austrian New Energy Power Company, buying newspapers touting the "Electricity Age", "Lighting Revolution", "Paris is behind", "London is behind" ...


    If it were not enough for the people in Paris, the patented technology of the Austrian New Energy Power Company could not be sold.


    There is no way to register a patent if you want to keep the technology secret; if you don''t preemptively register a patent, you will be preempted by others, and the previous investment will be frustrated.


    The Austrian Patent Office will keep them confidential, but the British and French patent offices will not have such an international spirit. From the moment of registration, transnational patented technology has become an open secret technology.


    Since it can no longer be kept secret, it will not be sold yet. Do you still expect your competitors to obey the rules and not steal technology?


    Everyone''s scientific research level is basically at the same level. With these technologies, British and French can be copied for up to half a year, and maybe they can be improved.


    Unlike the technology of later generations, technology has developed to a certain degree. Even if the high-tech technology makes the data public, it is not so easy to decipher.


    When applying for a patent, a little more obstacles are set up, which can basically be kept secret. The current technology is just a gap in thinking.


    Some technologies can be reversed when you see the product shell.


    This is why no technical barriers have been set up in this era, as long as you have money to buy them. It''s not that everyone doesn''t know the importance of technical secrecy, but it can''t keep secrets at all.


    The same is true of the Austrian New Energy Power Company. When technical confidentiality cannot be achieved, it is natural to maximize the benefits.


    Without selling patented technology now, it will be difficult to launch it in the future. Just setting industry standards is an irresistible temptation.


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 Chapter 444： Making money is just an accident

    If Christmas Eve in 1868 allowed the Austrian New Energy and Power Company to follow the famous civilization of "Sleep City", then in 1869 the Austrian New Energy and Power Company established its dominant position in the industry.


    With the completion of a series of patent authorizations, the Austrian New Energy Power Company standard has also become an international standard for power systems.


    It is not difficult to break this standard system, as long as you are willing to throw money, you can always break it. No one knows just how much money is going to go in.


    If this is a profiteering industry, consortia will probably try it. Unfortunately, the power industry is just beginning to emerge, and the urban power supply system looks delicious but difficult to profit.


    No one knows the maturity of the market, but when the patented technology expires, everyone is clear.


    This era has not yet entered the high-paced era, and everyone''s sense of crisis is not so strong. It is simply not believed that electricity will become the mainstream of this era within two or three decades.


    Take the steamship as an example, Geoffrey built it in 1796. At that time, it was also considered to be a technology that changed the era. However, more than 70 years have passed. Now, the mainstream ships in the sea are still powered by sails.


    There are still many examples of this. There is a period of time between the emergence of a technology and its large-scale application. The length of this cycle directly determines the commercial value of the technology.


    In order to promote the advancement of electric power technology, Franz smashed millions of SHIELD. If the cost of later promotion is calculated, the cost has already reached tens of millions of SHIELD.


    You know that this is not a pure technology, but a set of industrial systems. Including upstream steel, copper smelting, rubber and other raw material industries, as well as downstream power transmission, generators, electric lamps, meters ...


    It cannot be done without a large investment. This cannot be done by one or two scientists and dozens of engineers. The test is the industrial strength of a country.


    This is also the reason why most of the 19th-century scientific and technological inventions were concentrated in Europe and the United States. Without an auxiliary industrial system, even if you give you a copy of the atomic bomb manufacturing technology, you can''t make it.


    Franz was in a good mood. The Austrian New Energy Power Company made a profit. Although it was obtained by selling technology, this is also a good start.


    If nothing else, a consortium with Austrian New Energy Power as its core will appear in the near future.


    Since the advent of the capitalist era cannot be stopped, let''s take control of them.


    Those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me die!


    As emperor, Franz was not short of domineering. With the power in hand + the advantage of the prophets, it is not impossible to carry out industrial layout in advance and control the empire economy in secret.


    This stack of thick commercial contracts is the bottom line. So far, the Austrian New Energy Power Company has signed strategic cooperation treaties with hundreds of cities.


    Not only Austrian cities, but also cities in other European countries, everyone can reach an agreement, the main reason is cooperation.


    In simple terms, it is the Austrian New Energy Power Company''s technology discount plus some funds and a local government partnership to establish a subsidiary, and everyone contributes to the promotion of human lighting.


    Let foreign companies monopolize the power supply of their own country, everyone must be afraid, becoming a domestic company is not the same.


    Many local governments are enterprises that do not directly invest, so this part of the shares can also be invested by private capital, and the specific share allocation will naturally be calculated from the capital contributions of both parties.


    In the face of benefits, everyone can become good friends. No one doubts the prospects of electricity, but considering the cost, everyone tacitly delayed the construction time.


    This is what we need. Austrian New Energy Power has completed its strategic layout and extended its influence to European countries.


    The politicians got a contract that satisfied the people. It doesn''t matter when it will be realized in the future. They have already got a copy of their achievements.


    Investors invest in the future, and now they are only signing commercial contracts and setting up a small amount of money to establish a shell company. When the future is profitable, it is time to really pay for it.


    Affected by this series of contracts, the gas company''s stock has fallen a lot. Ordinary people do not know how high the cost of electricity is now, many people take it for granted that gas will soon be replaced by electric lights.


    This judgment can not be miscalculated. The price of gas lamp lighting is also not low, but it is cheaper than the electricity bill before popularization. Once the power system is complete, lighting electricity every month will have a cost advantage.


    Ordinary households only have a few light bulbs, usually only one, only a few kilowatt-hours a month, and a few shillings.


    Expensive is mainly on power supply equipment, resulting in high account opening costs. At least the cost of light also requires dozens of SHIELDs, and ordinary people simply cannot afford it, becoming the biggest obstacle to the popularization of electricity.


    This is still the case with a high installation rate. If the area installation rate is low, this cost may be as high as thousands of SHIELD.


    After all, a family must also pull a line to use electricity. Dozens of household appliances still only need one line. The more accounts opened, the lower the amortization per capita.


    Anyway, as long as these contracts become a reality, the Austrian New Energy Power Company will get a long-term meal ticket.


    Even if the profitability of these subsidiaries is not bad, simply providing them with technical services and selling supporting power equipment will be enough for the Austrian New Energy Power Company to be full.


    Even if nothing is done, salted fish will be one of the top 500 companies in the world until the 21st century. Fortunately, no one thinks so much in this era, otherwise these businesses are not so easy to get.


    It should not be said that it was taken, it seems that the other party delivered it to the door. The Austrian New Energy Power Company did not go out to run the business, and the customers came on their own initiative.


    The idea of ??salted fish must be bad. How can an aggressive company become a great company?


    "Tell Mark Oliver to keep up the pace and run as many horses as possible. With no giants involved, pull in more cities.


    In addition to packaging the company, Austrian New Energy Power is not just an ordinary company, but a company with great ideals.


    Our goal is to make this world bright and make money is just an accident.


    If some partners have doubts, they can have a large stake in the subsidiary. In short, it is necessary to expand as soon as possible, complete the European strategic layout as soon as possible, and then reach out to the world. "


    It is impossible to monopolize the power supply. What can be done now is to rely on the first-hand advantage to enclose the city.


    As for the rural business that loses money, that is a matter for the government. It is temporarily not in the plan of the Austrian New Energy Power Company, and it may be uncertain in the future.


    In this kind of public infrastructure and people''s livelihood project, in the future, governments of all countries will limit profits, otherwise spit stars can kill people.


    By that time, rural electricity consumption can be taken into account. The newly increased construction and maintenance costs directly diluted the profits of the subsidiaries.


    No longer a profiteering industry, the people naturally will not spray it. Keeping a reasonable profit of a dozen points, no one has anything to say.


    Moreover, the decrease in the profit of the subsidiary does not mean that the profit of the head office has also decreased. Dividends are reduced, and later equipment maintenance costs and purchased component costs have gone up.


    Even if someone calls for the nationalization of electricity, it depends on whether the local government dares to accept the offer. It''s not a dozen points that the private company''s increase in the cost of a state-owned company. It''s no surprise that a profit-making company becomes a loss-making company.


    If the government takes over the country, Franz wouldn''t mind selling a good price. Companies with backgrounds never worry about being swallowed. This is a legal enterprise. If you want to nationalize, you must follow the rules. The government purchases enterprise shares at a premium.


    Anyway, before that, I had earned enough. Accompanied by gains in other areas, there may be much more direct profits.


    This is the advantage of a consortium. An industry drives a series of industries. Even a superficially losing industry has earned back in other ways.


    ...


    "Here is the city that never sleeps. It really is the most beautiful city in the world, not Tokyo."


    "Of course, the world can be compared with London and Paris. Tokyo wants to reach this point, I don''t know how long it will take."


    The conversation was with Okubo Tori and Ito Hirofumi. After the victory of the downfall war in 1868, a "reformer government" led by Emperor Meiji was established.


    In order to regain sovereignty, Emperor Meiji sent a delegation to Europe to negotiate with governments. Negotiations are also part-time field trips to learn from European countries the law of power.


    The more you see, the more you can feel the difference between the two sides. The Japanese in this era are not a little bit arrogant, they are exactly the image of a good student.


    It can be seen that their interest is not high. They have visited many countries along the way, but the negotiations have not progressed smoothly.


    The European countries did not take them seriously, they wanted to revoke the treaty and regain their sovereignty and dream! You can still spit out the meat you eat. Is that still the 19th century?


    I don''t know if they are lucky or not. Franz was visiting the Balkans at this time, accompanied by several cabinet ministers.


    The big men are not there, and it is naturally impossible to rely on a three-inch tongue to persuade Austria to give in.


    The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave the answer early. If you want to revise the contract, you can exchange it for benefits, or you can buy it directly by paying the money.


    It is natural to talk so deadly. I wanted to see high-level government officials but was rejected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are not so many reasons, just because of contempt.


    At present, Japan''s international status is very low, and it is not even comparable to the Principality of Montenegro, and European countries directly treat them as indigenous people.


    Ito Bowen and others visited six or seven European countries along the way and did not enjoy the corresponding diplomatic etiquette. Want to see senior government officials in other countries also have to pay for bribes, or people will not have time to receive.


    If negotiations fail, you can only conduct field inspections and learn the law of strengthening the country. They all bear the banner of constitutional monarchy. In fact, the systems of Britain, France and Austria are still different.


    According to preliminary observations, Ito Bowen has found that the modes of Anglo-French are not something they can play with.


    These three are all established empires. At the time of their most decline in the past century, they were all European powers. The troubles they encountered were basically internal problems, and they never had the risk of becoming colonies.


    This is not comparable to Japan. They don''t have enough knowledge to be able to withstand external problems.


    Okubo asked: "Ito, did you find it? We didn''t see thick black smoke in Vienna, which is very different from Paris and London.


    Europe is said to be in an economic crisis and many factories have closed. Now that the Austrian emperors are inspecting the places themselves, does it mean that the Austrian economic crisis is very serious and no factories have opened in Vienna? "


    Looking at the bustling street, Ito Bowen pointed with his finger and said, "It''s not quite like this, it''s a scene of the prosperous age. If the economic crisis is so serious, these ordinary people may not be able to laugh.


    And Vienna is a city that never sleeps. With so many street lights, the monthly electricity bill is probably no less than four and a half million silver. "


    The new affairs they came into contact with after the electric lights entered London also shocked their cognition.


    However, in London, electric lights are only the patents of a few rich people. In order not to be ashamed of Japan, they have only seen them from a distance.


    It''s different in Austria. Electricity companies have already promoted electric lights. Not only are there street lights on the streets, but even the hotels they are staying in have already installed electric lights. They will become numb when they see more.


    Hiroshi Ito speculated that the cost of electricity bills of four and five million silver per month directly put the entire delegation to death. Everyone unconsciously made a comparison with Japan, and found embarrassingly that the electricity bill in Vienna was half of their fiscal revenue.


    Of course, this number is not accurate. The price of electricity for road lighting and electricity for residents can be different. The monthly electricity bill will be more than 100,000 silver.


    The money was not paid by the Vienna city government, but was distributed to the merchants. Everyone is willing to pay this tax. Since Vienna lights up, business has become more prosperous.


    The name of the city that never sleeps still attracts many people. The arrival of these outsiders has led to commercial prosperity, and there are already signs of Vienna becoming a tourist city.


    The head of the delegation, Iwakura, waved his hands and said, "Don''t go any further. This is the Austrian territory. No matter what happens, it has nothing to do with us. Maybe there is no industry in this city!"


    Without industry, he would not believe it. Big cities without industries did exist in this era, but they were all in backward areas.


    Almost every city in the big powers is full of smoke. Austria is no exception, Vienna was just an accident under Franz interference.


    The thick black smoke soaring into the sky is also considered by many to be a symbol of the country''s power. Even the smelly London is regarded as the ideal town by many people.


    Not to mention the Japanese who are good at going to extremes, if you look carefully at their literary works of this period, there is no less positive description of these contents.


    In short, these exhaust gases are fragrant.


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 Chapter 445： Dream of Power

    The Austrian delegation could not get everything they wanted. The Japanese delegation left after some inspections, and a Japanese embassy was added in Vienna.


    I have to admire the vision of the Japanese. Despite the clanging of the poor, gnashing teeth has also set up embassies in several major European countries.


    Consumption in Vienna is not low, especially compared to Japan, where house prices are even worse. No one is speculating, it is the result of the spontaneous regulation of the market.


    As the largest land supplier in Vienna, it can also be regarded as the sole supplier. Franz responsibly said that there is no money to buy a house in Austria.


    House prices in Vienna have risen, and the words "Sleepless City" are very creditable. In this name, people who buy a house in Vienna are happy.


    There are too many people buying houses, the market is in short supply, and prices naturally go up. Vienna is now no less than 800 Aegis, which has doubled directly compared to the same period last year.


    Ordinary houses are still pretty good. In fact, the fastest growth is still luxury houses.


    Especially in the aristocratic areas, the price of most courtyards has increased seven or eight times, and the lowest price has to be Aegis. Don''t be too expensive, no money can be bought without aristocratic status.


    In order to save money, the Japanese did not stay in the embassy district in Vienna, but chose to buy a few houses for reconstruction two kilometers away.


    This is the approach of the wise, and changing places has saved at least fifty-six thousand and two hundred thousand silver.


    Moreover, it is good to pretend to be poor. It can reduce the peeping of the powers. I do n¡¯t have enough strength, but I have to swell my face and fill myself with fat.


    As for the face, this thing has never been seen before in Japan. Which European country will look down on them in this era?


    That being the case, why hold on. From the beginning, the Japanese have prepared for the low level, which has been done for decades.


    This is why Japan was able to complete the Meiji Restoration without being interfered by the powers. Their performance is so good that no one thinks they are a threat.


    When Franz returned to Vienna, the Japanese delegation had already left. Such trivial matters are not worthy of his attention, and the left-behind officials just mentioned them casually when reporting on their work.


    Otherwise, knowing that Ito Hirofumi and others are coming, Franz will have to worry about whether to wipe them out. It had nothing to do with his interests, and the memories left over from previous lives were enough to make him make this decision.


    Since you don''t know, don''t worry about it. Ito Bowen and others are investigating the Kingdom of Prussia. I''m afraid they can''t even dream about it, and they almost lost their lives.


    Although they are diplomatic missions, they are protected by all countries. However, there are many maritime storms and pirates, and too many accidents can occur.


    Now they are not British allies. Before the Meiji Restoration, they did not even have the qualification to become pawns. Even if an accident happened, no one would care.


    Without Franz''s intervention, history once again returned to its origin. The Japanese government learned the Navy from the British and the Army from Prussia, and "monarchism" was brought back.


    As far as France and Austria cannot learn, the maritime nations naturally cannot learn from the mainland nations. France and Austria were originally European giants, but they just caught a cold halfway through. It''s as simple as getting sick now.


    As a reel, the Prussian kingdom''s counterattack against the Russian Empire was a Japanese idol. It was too inspirational to not learn.


    Learning from Britain was forced out. How did the maritime nations mix without the navy? The 19th century was the era of sea power, and all the great powers were charging towards the ocean.


    These episodes, Franz is ignorant. Now he is still having headaches for the newly recovered areas of General Saxony and Silesia, this time by the Prussians.


    The land was successfully delivered, but the population above was gone. What was originally intended to limit the development of the Kingdom of Prussia by reducing the number of main ethnic groups is now only half successful.


    The total population of the Kingdom of Prussia has exceeded the 20 million mark. The main ethnic group plus a population that has been Germanized has approximately 13.5 million. This population ratio is sufficient to ensure the stability of the country.


    Anyway, anyway, I also took time out of East Prussia. Silesia is not empty, and about 60,000 to 70,000 people remain.


    This is also the result of the active intervention of the Vienna government, which has kept this part of the population. It is not the Berlin government that is willing to give up, but mainly these people are not willing to move.


    The plot of the homeland is always there. No matter how the Prussian government promises, these people will not move.


    Following the Habsburg dynasty, everyone had no psychological obstacles. They did not want to move. They did not move. With the intervention of Austria, the Berlin government could not use strong power and could only let it.


    Although the land was transferred to Austria, the property on the land was still owned by the owner. This is irrelevant. Franz is not in a hurry, the main talents should be called.


    Silesia is not developed there, Austria is still Austria. But the owner of the property is different. If Silesia is not developed, many of their properties will become worthless.


    For example: if the land is not cultivated by people, the grass will soon fly, but the tax will still have to be paid.


    For another example: if the real estate in the shops and factories cannot be operated normally, the landlord will naturally not get any income.


    What is needed now is to calm them down before they know how to cooperate in the future. Unless the Berlin government buys these industries and operates behind the scenes, these people will not be able to sustain them for a few days.


    The biggest headache for Franz was that the Saxony government proposed to the central government every day that the new Holy Roman Empire be sanctioned against the Kingdom of Prussia.


    You know, they have paid a lot of money to recover the general Saxony area. Now there are only tens of thousands of residents above. To develop this area requires a lot of investment and immigration.


    Put aside, the Kingdom of Saxony naturally couldn''t bear it. If it wasn''t for the great difference in force between the two sides, Franz suspected that they were all reckless.


    Without resorting to violence, the Kingdom of Saxony revenge in its own way, for example: closed the trade channel between the two countries and banned any Prussian goods from selling in the Saxony region.


    This is not enough, they want the new Holy Roman Empire to sanction Prussia together. Knowing that this is a lose-lose play, the Saxony people are fearless and want to bet on this tone.


    Franz naturally has a headache. Such sanctions have no meaning. Even if the New Holy Roman Empire blocked Prussia, people could obtain it from Britain and France.


    Moreover, after the outbreak of the economic crisis, tariffs between countries are about to block import and export trade. The total foreign trade between the Austria and Austria is less than 10 million Aegis, less than one-third before the economic crisis.


    Making policies ca n¡¯t be willful, and just chaos in order to be angry. What about companies with damaged interests? If this leads to an increase in the number of unemployed people, social conflicts will worsen even more.


    What''s urgent to get revenge on Prussia, there are opportunities in the future. Blindly, it is worth the trouble to engage in civil relations.


    There was no way. The Saxony kingdom would go with them if they wanted to do it. This was their right, and Franz didn''t bother to interfere.


    Every family has a hard-to-read scripture. Just compare Franz''s mindset. The British are still in trouble in Ireland and Scotland, and the French are asking for trouble by themselves. By contrast, Austria is good.


    The nations underneath are fairly peaceful, at least no one is clamoring for independence. The outbreak of the Saxony kingdom is understandable.


    The newly recovered General Saxony area accounted for more than four floors of their total area. There were originally a million people, but there are now tens of thousands.


    In any country, a population of 30 to 40 percent is suddenly absent, and it is about to explode. Saxony was restrained, and he was just clamoring for economic sanctions against Prussia.


    ...


    After soothing his brother, Franz set his sights on the Balkans. Do not think about industry. The French only operate here as a colony. Naturally, there is no such thing as grand.


    The industries left over from the Ottoman Empire, first the Near East War, and encountered French colonial rule, these industries were long gone.


    In a way, this is also a good thing. Obviously, simple agriculture is easier to rule, and messy ideas are hard to spread in conservative rural areas.


    Coupled with the French credit, many diehards were almost exiled. Although the French buried a lot of hidden dangers when they left, none of these opportunities came into play.


    Franz''s inspections in the Balkans are not just for fun, but for making excuses for major local surgery.


    The emperor inspected the place himself, and it was necessary to strengthen security protection. It was natural for the local government to check hidden safety hazards, and this investigation problem was exposed.


    According to Austrian law, there are too many offenders, regardless of the size of the offense, which constitutes a crime and must be held accountable.


    Why did it take so long to get the French Balkans to get started, wasn''t it for them to commit crimes?


    The legal differences between French colonial rule and Austria''s direct rule are vastly different. There are many things that can be done in the French colonies, and in Austria it is illegal.


    Violations must be investigated, so anyone who is caught must face severe punishment by the law. The law does not blame the public. There is no such thing as a village. If a person commits a crime, they will be investigated in a village.


    The nails left by the French were undoubtedly pulled out. The local ruling class has basically changed again.


    No one can say anything when acting according to law. No matter how many implicates are involved, the dignity of the law must be maintained, and it is definitely not to suppress dissidents.


    With the exception of political prisoners who spread illegal ideas for life, the rest are dealt with based on the size of the crime. This time there was no direct exile, but staying to work to improve traffic in the Balkans.


    Franz was very hesitant to develop the newly acquired French Balkans. Austria has limited energy, and it always feels a little loss to invest resources in the Balkans.


    The newly acquired territory of the French Balkan Peninsula is not small, including later generations Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, half Greece, half Istanbul.


    But the population is less than three million, and the young labor force is even smaller. This is the pot of the French. The Paris government realized early on that the French Balkans were connected to the Russian and Austrian territories.


    Naturally, as a colony, don''t think of any good treatment. In order to develop the African continent, the French have not emigrated from the Balkans. Compared to indigenous peoples in Africa, the Balkans are still a good workforce.


    The Suez Canal was successfully opened, and the Balkans also contributed. This is also the main reason for the lack of labor in the Balkans.


    Due to Franz''s butterfly effect, the amount of engineering increased, and the demand for labor naturally increased. Egypt is just a small country with a population of 3.5 million. It simply cannot provide enough labor.


    In the later period, the huge number of casualties exceeded the limit that Egypt could bear, and France and Austria had to find a way out of the colonies.


    Austrian Africa contributed 400,000 laborers, and the Balkans also contributed 200,000 laborers, and major engineering casualties were inevitable.


    Moreover, the completion of the project does not mean that they can go home. Especially after the French sold the Balkans to Austria, naturally no more ships were sent back, and Austria did not send ships to pick them up in time.


    Immediately after the outbreak of the French-Egyptian war, living labor remained stranded in Egypt. Due to the loss of food management, the whereabouts of these workers are now unknown, and no one knows how many remain.


    Austria''s garrison on the Sinai Peninsula now only protects the Suez Canal. If someone comes to the side of the canal for help, a boat will be arranged to bring it back.


    One after another, tens of thousands of people were sent back. Perhaps they were scared by the cruelty of the war, or they were smoothed off on the construction site. These people are quite peaceful.


    Of course, life-saving graces also played a role, allowing them to identify with Austrian rule. After all, only by experiencing the cruelty of the world first-hand can we know the importance of a strong motherland.


    Not having enough labor makes the cost of developing the Balkans soaring. In order to maintain long-term stability, Franz did not dare to introduce foreign population.


    There is also the rise of the Russian empire in the future. If you want to enter the Mediterranean, you must win the Dardanelles.


    In case the tsars meet better, Nabalkans and them in exchange for land in Ukraine, that is a big profit.


    After all, the Ukraine region on the Russian-Australian border is black land, and it is a big win to take a piece. Anyway, the Russians don''t pay much attention to these areas, and the possibility of flickering over is very high.


    Since it is going to be used for trading, investment and development is a waste, and maintaining local stability is enough.


    Of course, there is also a prerequisite for this. In the next round of the Eastern European War, Russia won the Pope and regained Ukraine occupied by Poland.


    Otherwise, it would be difficult for the Tsarist government to have ambitions to enter the Mediterranean. After a social beating, it is impossible for the Russians to learn a lesson.


    ...


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 Chapter 446： Development of BiH

    On April 6, 1869, the weather in Stockholm was exceptionally clear, and among the laughter of the people, the Nordic Federation was established.


    Following the collapse of the Kalmar alliance, the three Nordic countries have once again completed their unification. The only regret is the absence of Finland, the absence of the Baltic Sea region, and the glory of its peak.


    The emergence of the Nordic Federation also means that Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the three European fringe countries, can make their own voices in the world.


    Franz didn''t go to observe the ceremony in person, it was really inconvenient to travel far in this era. Unless it is the lively master who loves to join together, in general, everyone''s enthusiasm for going abroad is not high.


    Nordic unification has little effect on Austria, and the headache is the Russians. Presumably at this time Alexander II''s expression must be very exciting. With the appearance of the Nordic Federation, the defense pressure of Russia''s northern Xinjiang can increase a lot.


    With Prussia''s role model, who can guarantee that the Nordic Federation will not follow suit? If you come again and dig Finland out, the Russian Empire will have to move its capital.


    St. Petersburg is indeed a good place, but unfortunately the pressure on defense is a little bit heavier. It doesn''t matter when the Russian Empire is strong. Once it is in a state of decline, it is dangerous.


    In contrast, Moscow is much better. Located in the center of Russian and Eastern European lands, it is basically absolutely safe strategically. When the enemies hit here, they will be finished in winter.


    There are granaries around the Moscow area, so don''t worry about food. There are also rivers for convenient transportation of materials, which is considered convenient, and it is perfect to build a few more railways.


    Of course, Poland did not lose the front, there is sea transportation, and St. Petersburg has even more advantages. Moscow still needs to develop, at least moving the capital to build a railway network.


    Alexander II certainly did not think so much. Under the dual suppression of politics and military, he has now compressed the rebels in the Moscow region.


    After this toss, the economy of the Moscow region has been devastated. The bourgeoisie in support of the Revolutionary Party lifted a rock and smashed their feet.


    It is easy to start an uprising, but difficult to control it. Originally, I supported the Revolutionary Party just to fight for rights and interests. Now that I haven''t obtained the rights, I have taken part in them first.


    The civil war broke out. In the face of life and death, the Revolutionary Party did not treat them with mercy, expropriation, or white bars.


    In short, they lost a lot. Unless the rebels win, these up-front investments are likely to be recovered.


    If the rebels fail, it will be a question of whether these people can escape the purge of the Tsarist government. Alexander II was not small-minded, but could not tolerate a thief.


    Such a negative example, Franz naturally wants to hype. Recently, the news of the Moscow rebels in the Vienna newspaper has suddenly increased, and the position determines the point of view.


    The stain of the rebels was naturally magnified, and incidentally it also beautified the tsarist government. Everyone is a monarchy and their butts cannot sit crooked.


    Otherwise, Alexander II lost the Pu-Russian war and has long been the endorsement of the monk. How could it be mixed with the title of Lord of Reform?


    Not only Austria, most European media did not hold the pot of the failed war on Alexander II''s head, but the bureaucracy washed away by him carried the blame.


    Including the news of the Prussian war, it also deliberately or unconsciously downplayed the Kingdom of Prussia, emphasizing the corruption of the Russian bureaucracy leading to the failure of the war. Obviously, everyone is still unwilling to accept the fact that Prussia''s rise.


    Although the Kingdom of Prussia defeated the Russian Empire and became a member of the European Powers Club, they did not replace the Russians.


    Originally, Europe was dominated by the four major powers. Now the Russians are out, and the three major powers of Britain, France, and Austria have dominated Europe. The Kingdom of Prussia has not obtained the desired international status.


    The international status in this era is not just status, but also the division of interests. As vested interests, Britain, France, Austria and Austria did not mean to distribute power to Prussia.


    This hurts the Berlin government. Britain, France and Austria can be regarded as world empires. Everyone has large colonies, and they have divided the world together with Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands.


    As a new rising power, Prussia was embarrassed. It is now the last bus of the colonial era. The old colonial empire has completed its horse race enclosure. Even if there is no actual occupation, the sovereignty is sworn in first.


    Even the Prussians were left with the lingering cruelty. Except for a small colony in Asia, Prussian figures could not be seen.


    It was very bad for the Prussian kingdom to restore its economy after the war. However, the world is so big that there really is no stay.


    There was also a colonial conference that divided the African continent in space and time, and it is no longer needed. It''s going to be divided up and cleaned up. What international conference is needed?


    At least in the coastal areas, most of the areas were occupied by Britain, France and Austria, Portugal and Spain also occupied some areas, and the Netherlands was squeezed out.


    It will not be necessary to say that the colony has been abandoned. There is not much land to colonize at all. Moreover, they do not have the strength to invest overseas, and it is not bad to be able to keep a small colony in the Indochina Peninsula.


    In desperation, Prussia can only develop itself. The arrival of the Japanese delegation at this time was welcomed by the Berlin government.


    Mosquitoes are as small as meat. Even adding an overseas trading partner may promote the development of the domestic economy.


    The Berlin government took the opportunity to sell a lot of products to the flattered Japanese delegation, the best-selling of which was second-hand weapons and equipment.


    Strengthening the army is the first and most important step of the Meiji Restoration. The Japanese did nothing wrong in this regard. In this age of weak meat and strong food, there is not enough force, and no amount of wealth is prepared for others.


    Prussia''s efforts to expand the East Asian market did not attract outside attention. In everyone''s impression, the Japanese government is very poor, including Franz, who ignored the Japanese madness in developing military affairs.


    In 1869, the Japanese delegation and Prussia signed a large foreign trade order of 1.58 million Aegis. This number is not small anymore. In a single foreign trade transaction contract, it can be ranked in the top 20 of the year.


    The newspaper astonishment only made capitalists sigh that they missed an opportunity to make money. This kind of business news Franz has never seen.


    Now he is reviewing the development strategy plan of the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As one of Austria''s poorest provinces, the current government of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not intend to continue salted fish.


    This was also forced out. The previous provincial governments only needed to do a good job, and their political achievements came out. By their predecessors, they had already done it.


    The population of the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina was originally small, and has been thoroughly cleaned up. After more than a decade of persistence, the assimilation work has begun to come to an end.


    The language has been unified, and the process of changing the customs has been almost the same. By the time of this government, this fixed performance cannot be maintained.


    The years are old, and time hastily passed away. Many people in the Austrian cabinet are old.


    Candidates who are eligible for replacements have excellent local governance performance. This does not mean that local officials have no chance, as long as they have outstanding political achievements, they can counterattack the higher ranks.


    Even if you take a step back and become a minister of a certain department, it is still a step further. Ambitious people will not miss this opportunity.


    Franz is not afraid of the ambition of his people, and ambition also represents motivation. If all of them are eating salted fish, it would be a disaster.


    Austria''s bureaucratic model is climbing up step by step. Without the achievements of the local governor, it is impossible to enter the cabinet.


    Even if you want to form a party and run a private business, you must have that opportunity. It is impossible to climb without political achievements, and no matter how extensive the relationship is, staying below is still useless.


    It is much easier to split a faction than to build a faction. The bureaucrats themselves compete with each other, and once the main figures within the factions become political opponents, they will fight themselves.


    This often only requires a position to achieve the goal. If the bureaucracy becomes a clique, it can only show that the emperor is stupid.


    Bosnia and Herzegovina is not completely without advantages, at least there are mines here. Including: coal, iron, copper, manganese, lead, mercury, silver, lignite, bauxite, lead-zinc ore, asbestos, rock salt, barite and other minerals.


    These are all gifts from nature and the foundation of BiH''s economic development. The Bosnian government is ready to mine, not only mining but also developing heavy industry.


    To put it simply, steelmaking and copper smelting, incidentally selling salt. Of course, other minerals will also be developed, but these three items now have more "money".


    Franz remembered that the heavy industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina had developed well in the past, but it was later declining because of the war.


    Although Bosnia and Herzegovina is mountainous, there are rivers here to develop water transport. If the railway branch line is further extended, the development of heavy industry also has potential.


    Austria''s heavy industry is too concentrated in the Bohemian region. It doesn''t matter in the peaceful years. In the war years, the Bohemian region is too close to the front.


    The conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are naturally inferior to those in Bohemia, but it is not a big problem to establish a smaller heavy industrial base.


    Not only Bosnia and Herzegovina, many areas of the Balkan Peninsula have the potential to develop heavy industry. Compared to the European continent, the Balkans are rich in mineral resources.


    Regardless of long-term development, at least since the beginning of the industrial era, the resources required can still be met. But in terms of development costs, the Balkan Peninsula is still relatively high.


    After all, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been assimilated, and Franz is still willing to invest some resources. If you can develop it, you will make money. If the economy cannot develop, a few more heavy industries will also be a good result.


    Without hesitating for a long time, Franz put a "¡Ì" on the document, which was considered as the approval of the plan. He did not need to worry about the rest of the matter, given the policy, the later issues should be free for the bureaucrats to play.


    As long as it is not a heartbroken plan, the development plan submitted by the local government is rarely rejected.


    No one can guarantee the success of any large strategic plan, but it will not succeed without trying.


    For a country, the fault tolerance rate is still high. In particular, a poor province like Bosnia and Herzegovina''s strategic plan for economic development has failed to shake the foundation several times.


    Originally, the central government needed to subsidize administrative funds. How bad can it be?


    But as long as it succeeds once, then it makes big money. Aside from being a developed province in Austria, as long as it is financially self-sufficient, it is a great victory.


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 Chapter 447： Contest of ideas

    The news that the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina wanted to establish a strong province of heavy industry immediately caused a sensation in the capital circle.


    The layman looks lively, the layman looks at the doorway.


    Heavy industry has always been a large investment and a long-term investment. It is normal operation to make an investment for several years or ten years without recovering the cost.


    Similarly, once this industry becomes larger, the profits it obtains will be much higher. This threshold alone eliminates most competitors. Compared with other industries, heavy industry companies have far fewer competitors.


    At present, the Austrian economy has just emerged from the crisis and is now undergoing rapid development. Demand for steel and copper has increased sharply, and supply is in short supply.


    In theory, as long as they are produced, these two products will not worry about selling at all. However, this is only modern. To join this industry, it will not be fruitful in a day or two.


    According to previous experience, it takes at least two or three years from the start of finding the right factory building to the launch of the product.


    In fact, it takes longer time. In advance, internal preparations need not be made. Such a large investment requires the organization of professional prospecting, comprehensive cost assessment, transportation, and market analysis.


    In this era, there are not so many professional organizations to do the work for them, all of them have to be organized and judged by investors themselves. This is not enough. Even if it is invested in a bank loan, the initial investment cost is at least hundreds of thousands of SHIELD.


    It can be said that most people were eliminated from the beginning. Don''t come without money, this industry is a special event for capital predators, and small workshops now have no room for survival.


    It is impossible for the empty gloves to be the white wolf. The banks are all private. One is stricter than the other. No collateral is required.


    In this era, the investment in heavy industry has long climbed to millions of SHIELDs. Even if it costs millions of SHIELDs, it is not impossible.


    The most valuable thing is not machinery, but mines that produce raw materials. There is no shortage of cheap mines in Austria. However, the fact that they are cheap also means that the difficulty of mining is greatly increased, or that they are poor mines with a certain mining value.


    Experienced practitioners know that this is not cheap. If production costs cannot be controlled, they will be cold once they encounter an economic crisis.


    As for the separate operation of mines and smelters, that does not exist. Currently, the most popular are grouping and industrial chain. Generally, one-stop services are provided from upstream raw material production to downstream product sales.


    The industrial division is based on the situation where local raw materials are depleted and must be purchased from outside. This will increase costs significantly, and capitalists don''t like it.


    At present, the biggest problem for French industry is to import coal from the outside, which increases the cost of the industry. This is why Napoleon III stared at the Rhineland region.


    The Starbucks Club in Vienna knew that this was Franz''s bad taste at first glance. Most of the well-known companies in his memory had been set up in advance.


    Of course, many may have changed. Time has passed too long, and memory will also be wrong. Sometimes vague memories, companies with the same name, have very different business scopes.


    Michelin can become an ice cream brand, Country Garden can become a certain park, and there are many names of companies that have been ruined. If there is a cross, there will definitely be a loop.


    These changes are destined for no one to know. Several middle-aged faces in the box are chatting while playing bowling.


    A middle-aged man threw the ball in his hand and asked with a smile: "Thor, are you really going to invest in heavy industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina?"


    Thor smiled and said, "All of you, Wells, your technology has improved."


    Stepped forward, threw the ball in his hand, sighed, and then added:


    "Yes, I have a plan in this area. At present, most industries in China are saturated. Emerging industries seem to have a lot of money, but we have no fun.


    The advantages of the Austrian New Energy Power Company are too great. Even if we join now, we can only follow them.


    It has been unreliable to do financial industry all the time. Investment is too concentrated and the ability to resist risks is too low. Although heavy industry investment is large in the early stage, its development potential is also large.


    Compared to emerging industries, these technologies have matured. You know, I still have a semi-dead steel plant in my hand, and entering this industry is not completely without foundation. "


    The people present were all shareholders of the Austrian Savings Bank, and also the bosses behind many securities companies. They even completed the transition to status and won the title of nobility.


    However, these big men also have a sense of crisis. With the standardization of the financial order, the risks of manipulating the stock market are becoming higher and higher.


    As a member of the emerging aristocracy, they also love feathers. No one hoped that it took a lot of hardships to enter the high society, and immediately lost their reputation.


    You should know that they are nobles for life. They are also called as quasi-nobles, or nobles during the inspection period.


    Usually at this stage, the old nobles will look at them with a magnifying glass. Once something is done, it is easy to be knocked down.


    The title of aristocracy in Austria is not cheap. To smash the title of aristocracy with money, maybe tens of thousands of shields is enough if you are lucky. If you are unlucky, you can throw millions of shields into the water.


    The military meritorious title system is full of discrimination against such gold players. Groups to go to the colony to brush up their military skills, the people below will also be divided, but not all of them fall on the boss behind the scenes.


    It would be even more difficult if the title of aristocracy was painted in China. Only by making a significant contribution to society and receiving the recognition of Franz, is it possible to win the title.


    For so many years after Franz''s succession, two capitalists completed this feat. Rather, it was because of the invention of science and technology that more than twenty scientists have won the title of nobility.


    Wells shook his head and said, "Thor, you are too optimistic. I think that mining salt in Bosnia and Herzegovina will have more money than heavy industry, and at least it will pay back faster.


    The leader of the heavy industry is the Austrian Iron and Steel Group. This state-owned company has too much advantage and monopolizes nearly half of the domestic steel production.


    It is too difficult to defeat them, but not as good as other industries. Even the newly-rising Austrian New Energy Power Company does not have such a big advantage. "


    Thor threw the bowling ball in his hand again, saying, "It seems that it is difficult for us to persuade each other.


    The Austrian New Energy Power Company relies on a win-win cooperation model. It has seized ground in continental Europe. Even in Britain and France, they have a large market share.


    Although this share is potential, but they have established a system, most power companies have become their strategic partners, as long as no accidents occur, it will become a reality.


    Once the copper output increases and the cost of power equipment decreases, most of Europe''s power supply will be monopolized by this alliance. I don''t think that the power companies you trouble can achieve breakthroughs.


    On the contrary, the Austrian Steel Group is easy to deal with. They are state-owned enterprises. They will not kill us except normal commercial competition.


    No direct conflict will occur until the supply and demand relationship changes. Such a long time is enough for us to grow and develop. "


    This is the fact that the monopoly established by the Austrian New Energy Power Company is mainly a standard system that, by the way, sells equipment.


    Among the subsidiaries established in various places, Austrian New Energy Power Company did not take the leading role, most of the shares were divided out, and in some regions it was simply technology shares.


    This is the advantage of mastering the core technology. Even if it is not a major shareholder, the right to speak in the company is not low, so there is no need to worry about being squeezed out.


    As a latecomer, it is very difficult to break this monopoly. The biggest problem is that they have no core technology and cannot break patent barriers.


    No one knows when they will come up with another system. The market is not waiting for people. Once the standards are popularized, it is difficult to get involved.


    You can''t dismantle the installed power supply network. Replace with their new technology standards? This is not a question of okay, but why everyone should change.


    Without sufficient benefits, who would abandon the mature equipment and replace it with new power equipment that failed the test.


    Unless they can come up with a new technical system before the technology is popularized, and apply it in practice, they will have the ability to compete.


    Welles waved his hand, with an innocent expression on his face, and said, "Well, I''ve given up on persuading you. But, my friend. Who told you that I''m going to compete with them?


    I am investing in a power company. Yes, but the difference in strength between the two sides is too big. If you want to jump into the pit of the power supply system, you can only become cannon fodder.


    According to engineers, don''t say to bypass patent barriers, even if there are no patent restrictions, if you want to copy their technology, it won''t be possible without three or five years.


    This is a complete technical system, but it is not just a technology, it is not possible without any link. Otherwise, the British and French will not buy patent licenses, but start a new stove.


    The electric power company I invested in researched and developed the use of electric power in the industry and replaced the steam engines on the market with electric machinery and equipment. The two parties are not competitors at all. "


    Theoretically, these technologies have unlimited potential, however, the funds required are not small. Wells wants to convince Thor, in fact, is also a financial issue.


    It is not that he has no money, mainly because new technology research and development is full of uncertainty, and someone needs to be shared to share risks.


    From the current market situation, the lifespan of this new technology company is the shortest, which is the main force to reduce the average lifespan of Austrian companies.


    In contrast, traditional enterprises have much more vitality, and it is normal for them to survive for two or three decades.


    After all, traditional industries are assets, and they can also be sold. Many companies changed hands many times and still survive.


    In contrast, high-tech innovation industries are different. If good luck develops new technology, then the enterprise still has value; if bad luck, nothing is made, and such a company is worthless.


    Non-fruitful companies have not lived long, investors have limited patience, and no one waits for them to sharpen their swords in ten years.


    The shortest technology company has only a few months of life. Develop a certain technology, because competitors first work out the results, they will be abandoned by investors who think there is no potential.


    The capital market is so cruel, weak and strong, and the fittest survive.


    It is not surprising that capitalists are not willing to invest in new high-tech companies. Not only is it risky, but even if it is a result, it may not have commercial value.


    As a result, most of the 19th-century technological innovations were personally driven. After the results were achieved, capital swarmed up to advance the technological revolution.


    If it were not for the emergence of the Austrian New Energy Power Company, a city that never sleeps will be built in Vienna, let everyone see the importance of electricity, and the power industry will not be favored by capital.


    Even so, capitalists are looking for ways to reduce risk. This is why the strategic expansion of the Austrian New Energy Power Company has been so smooth.


    This is a dispute between the two of them. There is no right or wrong, only suitability.


    Failure to enter the light industry fight is enough to prove their vision. Of course, the economic crisis that has just ended should also be an important factor.


    Capital does not avoid risk, but capitalists have the instinct to avoid risk. There is an overcapacity industry, and everyone knows that it is a sunset industry.


    It is not easy for the sunset industry to survive, and it is obviously impossible to obtain huge profits.


    Seeing that the scene was a bit awkward, Lawrence Lovsky of the companion shifted the topic and said, "It''s almost 12 o''clock, and we should have lunch. I think the beef in the restaurant next door is good, why not try it?"


    Thor smiled. "I like their goose more. How about you?"


    ...


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 Chapter 448： Break my heart

    Capital is profit-seeking. After the announcement of the heavy industry plan in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the sake of preferential policies, more people went to the local inspection.


    Whether to invest or not, we still have to wait until the results come out. Under normal circumstances, a company will not make up its mind to invest until it has bought a mine.


    There is no such thing as importing ore from overseas in this era. Although there are a lot of minerals in the Austrian colonies, but to be mined and shipped back, that cost is enough to bring down any business.


    Except for minerals that are not available locally, ore is rarely imported during this era. Europe''s major industrial powers, most of the industrial raw materials are self-sufficient, the colonies are only supplementary.


    Franz believes that capitalists are savvy and they will do it all. The mind is not bright, basically it has been cold.


    Now he is focusing on the African battlefield. After the British sent troops to Tunisia, the French also followed closely.


    The battle between Britain and France around the Tunis Strait became fierce. As for the Tunisian government, it can be ignored. Two creditors came to the door, and they could only be ostriches.


    In the Red Sea, the competition between Faul and the British was also fierce. The successful navigation of the Suez Canal exceeded the expectations of the British. Faol joined forces to squeeze them out of Egypt.


    Now that the French army has occupied most of Egypt, the Austrian Libyan region has also pushed the border forward by several kilometers, and how many places Franz has occupied is also confused.


    Anyway, after the Egyptian government surrenders, Fao will be able to count after the negotiations. After all, Egypt was assigned to the French according to the agreement.


    The level of colonial government is not enough. It is normal to know that the alliance between France and Austria is normal. It is also normal for this to happen. Everyone can negotiate to solve the problem.


    Anyway, it can be confirmed that the essence of Egypt is in the hands of the French, Austria''s hand is not stretched that long, the area occupied is just a few oasis, and a large desert.


    This is a small issue. France and Austria will not stand still on this issue. It would not be useful to occupy it in advance anyway. For a century, these areas have no value.


    In order to offset the impact of the British offensive against Ethiopia, Austria sent troops to the Arabian Peninsula in March 1869, which is the Yemeni region in the future.


    In short, the Red Sea region cannot be occupied by the British. Although the ports in Yemen are not good enough to compare with Djibouti, there is no problem in transforming the docked warships.


    Britain and France did not do anything, that is, they also had to set up a torii. In the end, the Ottoman Empire was their ally. The Arabian Peninsula has always been tacitly regarded as the Ottoman sphere of influence.


    Not enough interest. We rarely do things to our allies. It is enough for the French to control the Suez Canal, anyway, Austria cannot block the canal.


    It is self-evident for the British to face the exclusion of France and Austria, and if they can block the door, who knows what the stimulated France and Austria will do?


    The mere interest theory is not suitable for the monarchy. In many cases, the position of the emperor is the position of the state. If the two countries are stimulated together, the British will have no time to cry.


    As the client''s Ottoman Empire, their Minister in Vienna protested every day, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now talking to them about the price.


    It has already caused the established fact that love to sell or not to sell casually, anyway, Austria will not let it out. Send troops to recapture if you have the ability, or talk slowly on the negotiation table.


    This is the way to learn Americans, first occupy the land, and then discuss the issue of buying and selling. Not only are the bids not high, but there is no need to worry about legal issues.


    Not only the Ottoman Empire, including all the colonies on the African continent, were bought from local indigenous tribes by legal means in Austria, all with legal written documents.


    As for who signed it, and whether there is any legal effect, this issue is worth studying.


    In short, the colonial government signed a treaty with indigenous tribes, including all their immigrants, as part of the treaty.


    It basically means that the living conditions in Africa are too bad. They asked Austria to help them migrate to better living conditions, and the reward was the land they had.


    There is no doubt that the colonial government strictly complied with the treaty. We promise to let them all immigrate, and achieve the great goal of life.


    In addition to international conflicts, changes in the African battlefield have also attracted Franz''s attention. Many African tribes have muskets in their hands, and obviously some people do not want Austria to successfully complete the strategic plan.


    The total population of Austrian Africa has exceeded the 7 million mark. This figure has seriously broken the balance. If this continues, the African continent may become a reserved place for Austria.


    There are two factors in the rapid growth of the population, one is immigration from East Prussia and the other is immigration brought about by the European economic crisis.


    Because of the population, the development of Austrian Africa is relatively complete, far from being comparable to other European countries ¡¯colonies in Africa, and it is increasingly attractive to immigrants.


    Obviously, this change has caused fear among countries, and quantitative changes will eventually lead to qualitative changes. Without Austria''s backing, these millions of people might not have been seen by Britain and France.


    Unfortunately, there is a strong and ready-to-localize Austria, and everyone has to be vigilant.


    If it weren''t for the Frenchman''s plan to linger on the French, it wouldn''t be Faul''s expulsion of the British in the Mediterranean, but Britain and France would join forces to block Austria.


    Fortunately, Napoleon III performed well enough. First, he annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia and launched the Egyptian war. Now he is still competing with the British for the Tunis Strait and has attracted most of the attention of John Bull.


    Even so, I still have to pay back. Austria is behind Ethiopia''s resistance to the British invasion, and the British naturally will not be idle.


    Not only were weapons sold to indigenous tribes, but a large number of military instructors were also sent to help train the army. Fortunately, these people are not upset, and have not developed a reputation, otherwise Austria will be in trouble.


    "You guys, what can you do to make the French speed up, their Grand French plan is too slow, and we need to push it forward."


    To make him die, he must make him crazy.


    For the French National French strategy, Franz also broke his heart. As a veteran opponent, the Habsburgs knew more about France than any other country, even more than themselves.


    Originally, it was World War I that interrupted the French backbone. The price was the fall of the German Empire and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Now Franz is not willing to follow suit.


    Even though Austria''s strength seems to be more powerful, Franz still has no idea how strong the fighting power can be.


    He was not worried about the inability to integrate the powers of several states, in fact, no effort was needed at all, and these states would do their best for the war.


    The reason is just looking at the map. Most of Austria''s national defense pressure lies on these states. The outbreak of war was the first of them.


    Who wouldn''t commit suicide if they didn''t cooperate?


    The only problem is that there is no winner in the outbreak of war, France has not fallen, and Prussia''s luck, Franz does not think he will come across.


    Napoleon III dared to despise the Prussian kingdom of time and space. However, facing Austria now, the same thing would not happen unless he gave him an aura of wisdom.


    As long as no big mistakes are made, the two sides fight for strength. France was defeated, and Austria had no strength to dominate the European continent.


    In this case, France can only let itself fall. To do this is very difficult, the best way is to let the French die.


    It is impossible to challenge Europe. The French have tried many times, the closest to success was in the Napoleon era, and now definitely will not come again.


    The Great French Empire was a cake made by Napoleon III for the people. Now Franz is going to use public opinion to force Napoleon III to make the cake a reality.


    The dream of the great power is not only the driving force for a country to succeed, but also the driving force for a country to enter the abyss.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg replied: "Your Majesty, this is probably very difficult. It is not the French who do not want to implement the strategy of Greater France, mainly because of their insufficient strength.


    The scramble for overseas colonies has held back much of the French''s energy. Egypt, Tunisia and Mexico are all using troops, and the newly-occupied Sardinian kingdom is not so stable.


    I want them to go further, unless all these issues are resolved. Otherwise, the French could not annex Italy at this time, let alone start with Belgium. "


    The Vienna government has studied that the best way to get Belgium back to the Shinra Empire is to let the French annex Belgium.


    Only after suffering once will they know how good the Shinra Empire is. The same approach applies to Switzerland, but the French have no love for Switzerland, so this approach will not work for Switzerland.


    The use of French power is nearing its limit, and Franz naturally knew this. The three battlefields are labor division expeditions, not to mention the other, the military expenditure alone is a huge sum.


    At present, there are 72,000 French troops in Mexico, 127,000 French troops in Egypt, and 48,000 French troops in Tunisia. Unconsciously, they went out half.


    If it were not for geographical constraints, this is a good time for a sneak attack on France, and their domestic strength has fallen to its lowest point.


    Obviously this is impossible. France and Austria do border on Italy, but neither is the core area. If you want to fight all the way, the Albis mountain range is a problem, so let''s wash and sleep!


    Prime Minister Felix said thoughtfully: "Maybe they can be stimulated. The French are not without power. The problem of troop strength can be solved by expanding the army.


    Financial issues, with the voice of all French people, are the least important. Napoleon III''s government has also accumulated a lot of property, and it is not a big problem to consume some of it. "


    It is more appropriate to stimulate the French, or to stimulate the radical expansion of civil society. As long as the French expand their forces, so will the power of expansion.


    As for whether it will affect French economic development, French radical groups do not care, and Austria naturally does not care much.


    The only problem is that France''s expansion in Austria must also follow the expansion in order to continue to ensure that the balance continues.


    Franz pondered for a while and said, "There is no problem in stimulating the French, but we must ensure that the situation does not get out of control. We are not ready for war."


    ...


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 Chapter 449： Road to death

    Since the passage of the Suez Canal, Austria''s export trade to Asia has increased dramatically, accompanied by a sharp increase in the number of ships involved in accidents.


    In order to maintain the smooth flow of maritime trade channels, the Austrian navy has dispatched several times, sweeping multiple pirate positions.


    The number of pirates hanged in the port exceeded three figures, and more were killed directly.


    The effect of annihilating pirates is still remarkable. No matter whether there is any support behind it, no country on the surface supports pirates.


    In the process of besieging pirates, navies from all countries participated. This is because the probability of accidents on ships has recently exceeded one percent.


    Folklore sea monster incidents have also recently appeared frequently. What''s the truth is that Franz can''t figure it out either. Witnesses who claim to have seen pirates have more than four figures, and people from all countries have.


    Of course, these sea monsters are not so terrible. The witnesses are alive to prove it. These sea monsters are still within the scope of scientific explanation. They are nothing but huge in size and relatively powerful in combat.


    There are no sea monsters spitting fire, and there are many spraying water. Without magic ability, he can''t fly into the sky, just be a monster in the sea.


    Many sea monsters are just peculiar in appearance, flickering in people''s sight, and did not attack the ship.


    I do n¡¯t know if it ¡¯s mild-tempered, or whether the ship is out of their recipes. Think about it, who would be interested in wood rafters and iron rafters?


    It is said that it is more funny for cannibalism, so it is not enough to have a bit of meat to jam the teeth, and it is impossible to attack the ship for this.


    Catching sea monsters is not within the scope of the Austrian Navy. Franz is not ready to play with them, despite the biologists'' interest.


    No matter who is engaging in ghosts, there is nothing wrong with catching pirates and annihilating them. It''s okay to kill the wrong one, anyway, pirates are not innocent.


    Bain is bound to have results. If you choose this path of no return, you must be prepared to be killed. Killers, people always kill them.


    The eradication of pirates continued until the end of 1869. First, pirates in the Mediterranean were beaten badly by society, then pirates in the Indian Ocean were bad, and pirates in Southeast Asia did not escape.


    Not only can the navigation channel be protected, but the troops can also be trained. If you are lucky, you can also capture some loot. The Austrian navy must fall in love with this meaningful activity.


    Unplugged the pawns of Britain, France and other countries, it was only incidental. Anyway, everyone will not admit that they have a connection with pirates. Tens of thousands of pirates have been wiped out, and no one has helped to say a word.


    Media in various countries are advocating their own record of pirate annihilation. If you add all the figures of pirate annihilation in newspapers of various countries together, you can circle the earth holding hands.


    It doesn''t matter if there are so many pirates. In short, after the oblivion movement, the booming pirate group was hit hard.


    Looking at the increasing labor force in his hands, Franz was already considering whether to dig a canal. Originally, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also had the ubersichts-karte canal plan, but it ended just because the world war was disease-free.


    This plan is also being proposed now, to dig a canal from Vienna to Triascu. There are several rivers along the way, and in theory it only needs to be connected.


    However, Franz didn''t know. Was the Grand Canal really useful?


    We must know that the railway from Vienna to Triascu has long been open to traffic. Either the capacity of the canal is insufficient and the economic value is lost under the competition of the railway.


    In short, the end result is that one of the railway canals has always fallen. The Suez Canal and the Suez Railway are obvious examples. The British Suez Railway Corporation is now bankrupt.


    From the perspective of investment science, it does not seem to be very cost-effective. However, a country cannot focus on immediate interests. The operating cost of the canal is much lower than that of the railway. This canal may become another artery in Austria.


    Involving tens of millions of SHIELD investments, Franz is also very cautious. This issue has been put on hold for the time being. For the sake of insurance, Franz decided to organize several more field investigations.


    As for the captured pirate captives, join the road repair army! Now the scale of the road construction army has dropped sharply. On the one hand, the world is peaceful and there are not so many "recidivists" joining; on the other hand, the casualties are too large. The members of the previous road construction army have been consumed.


    The big projects of this era are filling lives. Taking the Suez Canal as an example, there is a huge bone behind every meter of excavation.


    Although the railway construction is not so exaggerated, there are still a few people falling per kilometer on average, especially in the cliff area.


    On the one hand, the engineering team''s awareness of protection was not enough, and relevant safety education was not well done; on the other hand, from the beginning, these criminals were destined to be consumed, and their injuries and fatalities did not attract the attention of the railway company.


    It was too late when Franz realized the problem. He did not educate these people. Since he is destined to be an enemy, it is naturally impossible to let it go.


    Full of hatred and no hope, these people are not so easy to manage.


    Criminal prison riots occur almost every month. In order to guard these people, a division''s troops are stationed beside it.


    The internal situation need not be described, it is very bad. The management mode of the capitalists is to minimize costs and squeeze profits.


    Franz is not a Virgin, and he will never be softhearted towards his enemies. For the long-term stability of Austria, I chose to ignore it.


    For this reason, the convict construction team in Austria on the European continent was criticized, and even Franz was damaged.


    If the governments of all countries were not sitting upright, Austria''s life would be impossible. There are many people who sympathize with the party, and many people think they are talking about it.


    Austria also has a lot of talk parties, and treat these people, Franz was not polite to directly invite them to educate criminals.


    To put it simply, let them be companions with criminals, and do ideological work for them without doing anything else. After personal experience, these people changed their positions after leaving.


    Of course, some of them remain forever. If you don''t die, you won''t die. The Notre Dame believes that they are good people, and the price paid is life.


    There is no way, except for political prisoners in the prison camps, they are extremely repetitive offenses. Many people deserve to betrayed the death penalty. They are sent here only to make use of waste and squeeze the final value.


    Some people want to affect them with love, Franz will not oppose, whoever wants to go will go.


    Adults are responsible for speaking. They can''t just talk and not practice. Since they dare to advocate in the newspaper, they have to go to prison to practice.


    It may be cruel, but the world is more cruel. We cannot sacrifice the interests of tens of millions of people for the sake of their brains.


    Strict law enforcement in return has social stability. If you go the wrong way, you have to pay for it, although it can be very cruel.


    ...


    In Mexico, Massimilino I was rare and clever. He accepted Franz''s proposal and contracted the rebels to the French.


    The arrogant Frenchman doesn''t know yet, this is a big trouble. With the launch of Massimilino I''s reform measures, the strength of the rebels has also grown.


    He is not just following Austria. Many policies are more thorough than Franz. For example, according to the legal situation:


    Workers Workers have the right to leave their place of employment at will, regardless of whether they owe their employer debt, cancel all debts of more than 10 pesos, limit working hours and use child labor, and prohibit corporal punishment of workers.


    At the same time, the right of the Indian village community to own property was restored, and the village community land was given to those villages that had no village community land.


    In simple terms, it is liberating serfs and forgiving the national debts, and at the same time distributing land to the people.


    Obviously, this is in the interest of the people at the bottom. It stands to reason that this kind of agrarian revolution should be very popular, and the emperor, who has won popular support, can quickly calm down the rebellion.


    The reality is just the opposite. The unpopular people at the bottom just accepted it passively and did not stand up to support the emperor. Many people even stood on the opposite side of the emperor.


    There is no way, the right of society to speak is not in the hands of the emperor, nor in the hands of the people at the bottom. Without the cooperation of the ruling class, Massimilino I, a foreign household, could not make it out of the palace.


    The landlords and capitalists whose interests have been damaged during the reform have not received any compensation. Naturally, these people are very dissatisfied. In addition to resisting reform, they are also tacitly supporting the rebels.


    These people had the right to speak in society. Soon, Maximilian I was notorious in Mexico. He was greedy, inhuman, grass-rooted, moody, and arbitrary ...


    All the words used to describe the tyrant became the title of Massimiliano I. Only the idealists remained in support of the emperor. These people were kings of guns.


    Probability may not exist anymore, otherwise such a policy that offends the entire ruling class should never be introduced.


    Even if we want to reform, we have to go step by step! In one step, it was not ascending to heaven, but falling into hell.


    In time and space, Massimilino I was on the guillotine, pushing the constitutional faction and church that supported him to the opposite side.


    Franz''s intervention still hasn''t changed his heart for death. It wasn''t just that you flew up to the French, and thought that the world would be good, and you could rest assured.


    The domestic turmoil is nothing but the second and second emperors shouted the political slogan of recovering the lost land. It seems that I really think Americans are bullied and will spit out the meat they eat.


    This move obviously offended the federal government. The three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are pressing on it. On the bright side, the Federation is afraid to mess up, and no one can secretly guarantee it.


    It''s not over yet, and another thing that made Franz vomit blood was happening.


    Since the emperor and the queen did not have sons-in-law, they adopted the grandsons of the former Mexican emperor Agustin de Iturved and El Salvador as their adoptive sons, granting them the title of His Royal Highness Prince Iturved, and established the young Argus Ting is the heir to the throne of Mexico.


    Without a word, he succeeded in the throne and declared that the Mexican throne had nothing to do with the Habsburg dynasty.


    At this time, Franz really had nothing to say. Even if the Habsburgs are not interested in the Mexican throne, you need to say hello to another heir!


    Do you really think that Massimilino is the son of Destiny? He had been on the guillotine in 1867, and now he is still sitting on the throne tossing and tossing. The Habsburg dynasty also made great efforts.


    Anyway, after the news came back, Franz was held accountable by a group of elders of the Habsburg family, asking for any support from Massimiliano I.


    Utilization is readily available, and the family''s resources are limited, so it should not be wasted on outsiders.


    The opinions of family members also need to be considered. Don''t look at them as if they don''t seem to have much effect. In fact, through political marriage, they have all contributed to the family.


    The European royal family is a family, that''s how it came. Otherwise, the marriage of the emperor and the king''s children alone is not enough!


    Franz agreed without any hesitation. Anyway, the elder brother''s accusations have been done, and the resources consumed by Massimilino have been enough, so many of the family''s children came to protest.


    At the age of the couple of Maximilian I, it was not time for sterilization. Queen Carlotta was less than thirty years old, and it was entirely possible to have offspring.


    Now, in order to gain support from the former dynasty, Li Augustine is the heir to the Mexican throne, which can only be said to be a complete coma.


    Not to mention how to get along with the biological son, just considering the reaction of the Habsburgs, you should consider the children of the family first.


    Massimilino I had no sons, but his nephew had a bunch of more than a dozen people who were qualified.


    Even if the branch is not interested, is there still a side branch? It doesn''t matter how far the blood relationship is, it ¡¯s just the children of the family.


    Political resources have always been limited, and the rules of the game have always been that you take one more, and others must take one less.


    The Franzs did not have ambitions. In addition to the idealist of Massimiliano I, the other two younger brothers were also of average ability, and the princes on the side branches were similar.


    Otherwise, these people would have jumped out for contention. Don''t underestimate these political resources and invest in one person. The current Spanish throne and Polish throne are competing.


    Taking a step back, they can also go to South America to join a constitutional faction in a country and participate in the throne.


    These are the remains of their ancestors. Nowadays, the nobles in many countries in South America have some incense with the Habsburgs.


    This is an old thing a century ago. The Habsburg dynasty in Spain was extinct, and the crown fell to the Bourbon dynasty. Once, the emperor and the emperor, this expression exists everywhere.


    The nobles who were too close to the Habsburgs were gradually squeezed out of the core of rights, and many family children were forced to join the colonial expansion movement.


    Now many of these people have become rulers of South American countries. The relationship between the nobles is always unclear, and there is still a secret connection.


    Especially after the rise of Austria, these potential networks have once again been established, and it is impossible for them to remain loyal.


    However, in some countries with severe internal strife, constitutionalists are still thinking about restoration. After all, South America has been independent for decades. The reigning Americans of the Republic have been beaten hard. The mainstream of the world is still the monarchy.


    A constitution is naturally indispensable to the king, and the Habsburg dynasty is exactly one of the alternatives. There are connections, and everyone is naturally willing to support acquaintances.


    If the family has ambitions, Franz doesn''t mind pushing them. It is enough to learn Napoleon III, appear directly as a presidential candidate, and then republic and change the imperial system.


    Fortunately, there is no such person, otherwise Massimilino I would be really tragedy. If someone is divided into political resources, then he is in danger, or he will go to the guillotine again.


    A valued family member and an unvalued member are two completely different concepts.


    Because of the decline of Austria in time and space, the Hapsburg dynasty had limited power to intervene in Mexico, and Massimilino I only got to the Guillotine.


    If the army appeared directly in front of the house, the Mexican Revolutionary Party would calmly think. Even if they are not calm, artillery will calm them.


    With a sigh, Franz wrote a letter to Massimilino I, directly conveying the position of the Habsburgs. From now on, the two sides draw a line.


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 Chapter 450： Scientific research

    In the setting sun, the colorful clouds in the sky rise, and the reflection of Vienna is more colorful.


    Busy people don''t have time to appreciate this beautiful scene. Ola Beaver is an exception. Recently the laboratory assigned him a light work, and it was considered a vacation.


    Bathed in the sunset, Ola Beaver did not forget the work in hand. Picking up something that looks like an earpiece and screams out like a microphone.


    That''s right, this is his day job. Since it is a vacation, naturally there is not much to do. Three test calls per day is one day''s work.


    Initially, it was outside the laboratory, but the distance gradually increased. Ola Beaver is now more than 20 kilometers from the laboratory, and if it is farther away, it will be out of Vienna.


    Ola Beaver has been working at the Royal Academy of Sciences for five years, and there are no accidents. It is not uncommon for research institutes to work overtime.


    In five years, Ola Beaver''s longest holiday was less than three days. The so-called long vacation is nothing more than adjusting the post to a more relaxed position to relax the pressure.


    Telephone research has always been one of the key projects of the laboratory. As early as the 18th century, the term "telephone" was used in Europe. In 1860, Antonio Muzzi of Italy invented the telephone.


    But this thing doesn''t work well, or it doesn''t work at all. The original time and space has always defaulted to Bell inventing the phone in 1876, only because Bell has improved after it has practical value.


    Now naturally I can''t wait that long. This relatively easy technique to overcome was caught by Franz early in the morning.


    It can be seen from the test distance that the Royal Academy of Sciences has taken the first step in telephone research, and it is not far from success.


    If the call quality is not taken into account, the phone can now conduct "same city voice chat", which has certain commercial value.


    The birth of the telephone was originally for the convenience of people to communicate. It is obvious that tens of kilometers of call coverage can not meet Franz''s needs.


    Improving call quality has become the biggest problem. As long as the breakthrough of voice communication technology, it is convenient to extend the communication distance.


    The big problem is that manual wiring, Franz does not have such high expectations, taking it for granted that one step can be achieved to achieve intelligent wiring.


    Oscar, on the other end of the phone, complained in surprise: "Ola Beaver, be quiet, I''m not deaf."


    Ola Beaver was happy, and the call quality improved. New equipment is replaced almost every day. Mess of ideas are being tested in turns.


    Inventions and creations are often very boring. Looking at the brains of scientific researchers and a large number of experiments can only achieve the final results.


    Of course, the most important thing is luck. Almost all scientists acknowledge that scientific research requires luck, and people with bad luck are not suitable for scientific research.


    Ola Beaver, in a good mood, went straight back: "Knowing Oscar, if you are deaf, you won''t complain about my voice.


    However, I think the focus of your attention should not be this. It seems that the quality of this call has improved, and the success is not far off. "


    Improved call quality does not mean success. After all, this is just a dedicated line phone. In practice, this stuff doesn''t have economic value.


    However, the laboratory has this advantage. It can divide labor and conduct research on multiple technologies at the same time, and even each technology has multiple groups.


    Taking the quantitative route, this is really an advantage over individual researchers.


    Taking telephone research as an example, hundreds of people participated in this key project. Including: voice quality, telephone exchanges, telephone lines, telephones ... divided into more than a dozen groups to conduct research at the same time.


    The progress of any technology is crucial to this project. Bonuses are naturally indispensable, and Franz has always been generous in this regard.


    Scientific research can''t use love to generate electricity, that little electricity cannot support the entire industry. In recent years, the Austrian scientific research field has developed very well, and the Royal Academy of Sciences has made great contributions.


    Millions of Aegis funding each year have become the driving force behind Austria''s scientific and technological progress.


    Compared with the telephone, the phonograph technology is more mature, and the relevant patents have been registered. It is expected to be put on the market after Christmas this year.


    Well, grabbed Edison''s patent again, and play like this, Franz is very skeptical about what new tricks the inventor can come up with later.


    These inventions made Franz no longer attached to celebrities. Facts have proved that, as long as you are willing to invest, these technologies are already feasible, and only the scientific inventions of ideas can be thrown out.


    In this case, Edison''s value was greatly reduced. It is easier to attract a scientist to a businessman. It is better to support hundreds of researchers with the same money than to spend a great deal of money on chasing successful "businessmen".


    These are the things that can really enhance national strength. Behind any powerful country in modern times, it is supported by a group of scientific researchers and engineers.


    Without the backing of industry, the great ideas of scientists are always just ideas. If they want to become reality, they also need to look at basic industries.


    Even scientific and technological progress is closely related. When people pay attention to the big cows like Edison and Einstein, they often ignore the obscure basic science researchers behind them.


    These people have no visibility and have no inventions that affect people''s lives, but all inventions and creations cannot be separated from them.


    Since the 19th century, most scientific inventions have been concentrated on the European continent, and the problem can be seen.


    It is not that there are no geniuses in other regions. It is only because of the lack of basic industries that they cannot support these geniuses to make inventions and have to take another path.


    In a corner of the research institute, the internal combustion engine project team is still struggling hard.


    This technology also originated very early. In the 17th century, Dutch physicist Huygens used gunpowder explosion to obtain power. However, because of the immature technology of gunpowder, it was difficult to control the results and caused the research to fail.


    In 1794, the British Stritt proposed to obtain power from the combustion of fuel, and for the first time proposed the concept of fuel and air mixture.


    In 1833, the British Wright proposed a design that directly uses the combustion pressure to promote the work of the piston.


    In the mid-19th century, scientists perfected the theory of converting mechanical power by the heat generated by burning gas, gasoline, and diesel. This laid the foundation for the invention of the internal combustion engine.


    Since the advent of the piston internal combustion engine in the 1860s, after continuous improvement and development, it has become a relatively complete machine.


    In 1860, Lenoir, France, imitated the structure of a steam engine and designed and manufactured the first practical gas engine.


    These are the external factors that promoted the internal combustion engine project. Now that the foundation has been laid, Franz will certainly not ignore this landmark invention.


    Technically speaking, the technology of internal combustion engines in the 18th century is likely to come out. Of course, scientific research is not so easy. The original time and space have been delayed until the late 19th century.


    Franz''s push just speeded up the process, and internal combustion engines were born in the laboratory two years ago.


    It is only because the power is too small that it has no practical value. At present, it can only be left in the museum for viewing. It is now the second generation of internal combustion engines.


    Whenever it can be applied to life, it is only a matter of luck. After all, laboratory results and commercial use are two concepts.


    There are still many black technologies in the Royal Academy of Sciences, but they cannot be released for various reasons. Among them, medicine and biology have the most, and many medicines with good effects cannot be industrially produced at all.


    Not only the industrial technology, but also the lack of raw materials. Especially for the medicines that are processed with hundreds of years of herbs, the laboratory''s own research lacks raw materials.


    Needless to say, behind the messy research is Franz.


    The research projects in Vienna are not bad, and some of them are scary in African laboratories. There has also been a discharge of laboratory sewage, which has led to the extermination of several African tribes.


    It can be said that the earliest biochemical weapon is, fortunately, Franz has a foresight and put the laboratory on the African continent, otherwise things will happen.


    Franz has always believed that every good scientist is a dead man. Many things that you do n¡¯t understand at all dare to research directly, and you ca n¡¯t admire them.


    Many lousy studies have had unimaginable consequences. If Franz wants to, he can now make biochemical weapons.


    Obviously, he didn''t do it like peace. No one knows how serious the by-products of scientific research will be, and Franz does not even want to try.


    Medical technology in this era is limited, and if an unknown virus is released, it will not be impossible for humans to take a break.


    In this regard, scientists still know the importance, after each experimental collection of data, we must carefully deal with the waste brought by research.


    If you want to pit people, collect these waste materials and send them to the past for safekeeping. Of course, Franz never does this kind of wickedness.


    In order to deal with laboratory waste, he also paid a big price. Usually it is first burned at high temperature and then transported to inaccessible places for burial. It will not stay in the country anyway.


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 ~： Happy mid autumn festival

    Let''s look at the same sky and see the bright moon, let the moonlight bring my thoughts to you, Haiyue wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.


    Even if it rains, we ca n¡¯t enjoy the moon, we are as happy as Mid-Autumn Festival!


    It is said that there has been so much rain in Sichuan recently, and people are going to mold.


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 Chapter 451： Poorest tsar

    Time is like an arrow, and the sun and the moon are like shuttles. After so many years of hard work, Austria has leapt into the second colonial empire in the world, with footprints covering six continents and seven oceans.


    I have to be grateful that there were no satellite maps in this era, or else someone would see Austria''s strategic layout, and I am afraid it will cause an uproar immediately.


    In the Americas, Austria occupies China and the United States, and divides North and South America in two. The famous Panama Canal in time and space has become distant.


    Unless one day, Austria is strong enough to meet all challenges, or the US federal division is again no threat at all, otherwise this canal will not be considered.


    The African continent is even more terrifying. If anyone pays attention, you will find that Austria has divided the colonies of various countries so that they cannot be united.


    Of course, the area of ??North Africa in France is still very large, but it is necessary to change this view after seeing the area of ??the desert.


    The large area is a good thing, but the situation of the large desert area has changed. In addition to living in coastal areas, only a few oasises are valuable in this vast desert.


    Mineral resources may exist, but they are worthless on the African continent. If they are under the sand, they are even more worthless.


    The South African region of the British is actually at risk. Didn''t take it here, it was just that Franz didn''t want to confront the British so early.


    Egypt, another French colony, also looks good, but it is also in crisis. If the Sudan region cannot be won as soon as possible and the two places will be integrated into one, it will be surrounded by Britain and Austria.


    From a purely military analysis, this is simply a desire to swallow the African continent alone.


    In fact, this is just idealism. In the African continent, the forces of the British, French, Western European, Portuguese, and Portuguese five nations have now gathered. How could it be expelled easily?


    Moreover, Austria does not have such a population to fill this huge pit. Franz is still very jealous about the European Emperor becoming a non-Emirate.


    In the original time and space, many Africans claimed to be French, but only after being tanned in Africa, they became African.


    Whether it is true or not, just this possibility makes Franz dare not mess up.


    In the context of the localization policy, if the population of the African continent exceeds the native population, they cry and cry to move the capital, which is a headache.


    Well, this is all a small problem, anyway, Franz is impossible to encounter. The main problem is that the strength is not enough. Tailang will have trouble.


    Not to mention the European continent. If it was not decisive to create contradictions and push the hands behind the scenes to provoke the Prussian-Russian war, Austria''s national defense pressure would be enough to collapse.


    There is no way, geographical location makes Austria, but also limits Austria.


    Had it not been for Franz''s flexible diplomatic measures and the division of relations between the powers, Austria would have been the target of criticism.


    The current situation in Europe can be described as Franz''s trouble. Some of these changes, but in general, they are still within the plan.


    According to Russia in the east, France in the west, and Prussia in the middle, this seemingly cool strategy, in fact, as long as it is implemented, the custody is more thorough than the German Empire.


    Although the "Austrian threat theory" has not become the mainstream of public opinion, it has appeared in the minds of many politicians. There is no outbreak now, that''s because the French are too active.


    After all, the ancestors of the Habsburg dynasty were once more glorious than they are now. As a result, the unity of the German region has not been achieved. Now Franz also does not unite the German region.


    It is estimated that many people are thinking, another German melee will break out, and the Habsburg dynasty can be pulled down again.


    Perhaps it was the prestige of the Napoleonic era that created the arrogant Frenchman, who considered himself the world''s number one army, and even the Russian Empire in its heyday they refused to accept it, and Austria was not considered.


    Although France has a lot of hatred, they are lucky! Spain fumbled by itself, and now it is about to begin a civil war for the throne battle.


    There is no threat at the rear, and they will not counsel any country alone. Napoleon III naturally has toss.


    Of course, this is both an advantage and a disadvantage. That is, the expansion of France is difficult to follow, and the dream of the great people of the French people is difficult to meet.


    Napoleon III is not too young, but his son is still young, and now to accelerate the pace of expansion, Napoleon III is anxious.


    If he cannot support his son''s power, then he must first build a large French empire, or France will be in danger, or the throne of the Bonaparte family will be in danger.


    This is also the reason why the two countries can form an alliance. With Franz''s pusher hyping public opinion, the spirit of the French people has been very excited.


    The desire of the great power has become popular, and Napoleon III can still hold it, and the next generation may not be.


    In this case, either achieve this goal or suppress it and change everyone''s perception.


    There is no doubt that the second is impossible. Even if Napoleon III wanted to do it, the capitalists would not agree if his interests were damaged during his reform.


    The expansion is successful, and the increased market can satisfy the capitalists; the expansion fails, and it is time to trigger political changes. Changing to a government of your own can also obtain a lot of benefits.


    The conspiracy is more terrible than conspiracy. Now France''s internal contradictions are also very serious. The best way to alleviate internal contradictions is to expand.


    Use the wealth that has been plundered to make up for the losses of those who have lost interest in the reform. Basically, all reforms that have succeeded in the modern era are the same.


    After the British Revolution, colonial expansion was carried out, and colonies were used to resolve internal contradictions;


    When Austria reformed, it also relied on external expansion to resolve internal contradictions;


    The same was true of the Prussian kingdom. It was not until the end of the Prussian War that the conflict between the capitalists and the Junker aristocracy was eased.


    France''s stability now is also based on external expansion. If the government did not open up so many colonies, the capitalists with damaged interests would have rebelled long ago.


    Alexander II, who was undergoing reforms, now encountered the same problem. The Russian Empire has no shortage of land, but those who have lost interest in the reform still need to compensate.


    Money, Alexander II was not able to afford it. Many people in the original time and space attacked Alexander II''s incomplete reform, which led to the demise of the Russian Empire. In fact, there was no way. He really did his best.


    As the spokesperson of the aristocratic class''s interests, it is necessary to move the knife to their own class. If the reform is thorough, there is no need to consider the future. If the reform is not completed, the tsar will be replaced.


    Even so, the Russians are expanding in Central Asia, the Far East, and the Near East, relying on external plunder to ease internal conflicts.


    Now that Russia''s empire has lost its opportunity to expand, internal conflicts have intensified. Without a major cleansing, the reforms of Alexander II would not have been possible.


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II replaced the top government again. There is no way, three ministers have been assassinated and the rest have become cowards, he can only choose to substitute.


    There are always hot-blooded men in any country, and the reformers who came to power now are willing to throw their heads on the Russian Empire.


    Alexander II knew the art of compromise. His reforms were not radical, and many policies took care of the interests of the aristocracy.


    On land allocation, he made concessions again. The aristocrats who refused to buy the land did not make coercion, and the government organized the farmers to open up wasteland.


    The Russian Empire had land, but it was not developed. Not to mention that European land has not been developed. Even the Siberian Plain can actually house tens of millions of people. Farms have been developed in the Far East in later generations.


    Anyway, the peasants at the bottom do not mind being remote. As long as the government is willing to pay for the wasteland, we do not mind suffering.


    With this policy change, the resistance of the aristocracy suddenly weakened a lot. In the era of mechanized agriculture, the demand for labor is not so great.


    As a cost, the tsarist government''s wallet dried up quickly. The government''s funding support needs real money, at least agricultural tools and seeds must be provided, and by the way, it is also responsible for rice management.


    The peasants who have just been freed are clanging so poor that the cost of land reclamation can only be borne by the government. This money is considered to be an interest-free loan lent by the government to the people. It will be returned in the future, but that is the future.


    There are tens of millions of people pointing at the tsarist government for dinner? Financial issues have become the biggest problem for the Alexander II government.


    ...


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 Chapter 452： Bankrupt

    No money is always the most painful thing, especially because there are a lot of people pointing to eat, and it is urgent to solve the financial crisis.


    Winter Palace in St. Petersburg


    The new Chancellor of the Exchequer Yevgenkis reported in tears: "Your Majesty, this is the most recent month''s expenditure report. If no measures are taken, we will go bankrupt for up to three months.


    It is not the first time that the tsarist government has suffered financial failure. If it is normal, bankruptcy will be fine, and the big deal will be announced.


    The problem now is that the newly-developed wasteland campaign cannot stop, otherwise tens of millions of people will be hungry. By that time, not only will the reforms be destroyed, but even the Tsar Empire may collapse.


    After taking a glance at the report, Alexander II was left aside and got up and wandered in the room.


    The plan will never change quickly, and the actual number of people involved in the reclamation is far more than expected by the Tsarist government. There are many people with great strength and large expenses.


    After hesitating for a long time, Alexander II asked, "If we suspend international debt payments from now on, can we survive the crisis?"


    Laying accounts is not an option, but the problem is that the Tsarist government really has no money. The Tsarist government has tried both international loans and bonds.


    No one wants to lend money to poor ghosts, and even if the Russians can take out collateral, everyone is worried that they will not fulfill their promises.


    Due to the war, some fertile soil in Eastern Europe was lost, and the tsarist government''s fiscal revenue also shrank sharply.


    If it weren''t for a copy in the home, the Tsarist government would have gone bankrupt. The war was costly and the reform was also a swallow of gold, leaving little room for Alexander II to choose.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Yevgenkis thought for a while and replied: "If some projects are suspended and the wasteland movement is fully guaranteed, it should not be a problem."


    It''s time to do a multiple choice question, and after a loss of inconvenience, Alexander II made an ambitious Russian railway plan.


    The entire line is up to 150,000 kilometers. Once this plan is completed, Russian Eastern Europe will be connected in series, and Prussia and Poland can almost be declared dead.


    Alexander II made a decisive decision: "Okay, then do that!"


    The problem of development lags behind, and it is important to solve the problem at hand. On the face of it, it is a good thing that the land reclamation has increased the amount of land and allowed farmers to have land.


    In fact, there are still many hidden dangers. The biggest problem is that there will inevitably be too much grain production in the future. Everyone knows the reason that Gu Chi hurts farmers.


    Perhaps for a capitalist economy, increased food production is a good thing, as it can reduce the cost of feeding workers.


    Then, for farmers and nobles, it was a disaster. Many aristocrats are dragging their hind legs, the main reason is that they fear that their own interests will be damaged in the future.


    The Russian Empire was originally a big grain exporter. If it continues to increase production capacity, it will certainly not be consumed internally, and exports will become the only option.


    From the beginning, the Tsarist government was ready to bring down European food prices. Countries can dump industrial products against them, and they can also dump agricultural products against them.


    It would be better if there was a monopoly on continental European food supplies. To do this, we must first allow food for the Russian Empire to be shipped out.


    The railway is an indispensable link. If traffic problems cannot be solved, the plan will always stay on paper.


    No one opposed the plan of Alexander II, and it was more important to overcome the immediate problem than the great plan.


    As long as the first year has passed, the output on the land can guarantee the basic life of the people, then the latter will be resolved.


    In this era, the Russian peasants were very supportive and had just changed from serfs to free people. As long as they could fill their stomachs, they would not dare to have anything else.


    As long as the most critical moment is passed, the later problems will be easy to handle.


    On July 7, 1869, the Tsarist government issued a note to the major creditors, announcing that the Russian Empire was financially bankrupt and unable to continue to perform its debts.


    The European world is in an uproar. In recent years, there have been no European countries that ran into debts, which has given the public an illusion that the government''s moral integrity has improved.


    The Russians have now broken everyone''s illusions. It is a good financial situation for everyone, and it is not time for them.


    If you really run out of money, you have to rely on accounts. Anyway, I do n¡¯t want the money, or I do n¡¯t want to give it. The rest is up to you!


    Except for the creditors, the European people have turned into melon-eating crowds and set their sights on Vienna.


    Some recent developments in Austria are very good and naturally make many people jealous. As Russia''s biggest creditor, many people are watching Austrian jokes now.


    You know, the Russians now pay the principal and interest of 30.684 million shields per month, which is 3,682.08 million shields per year.


    This astronomical figure is enough to destroy the Russian-Austrian alliance. No matter how good a relationship is, it can''t withstand the destruction of interests.


    Franz was not as scared as he had imagined. He had already prepared the Russians to settle accounts when he refused to provide loans to the Tsarist government.


    No, it should be said that this idea was prepared earlier. After all, the financial situation of the Tsarist government has not been embarrassing, and it is not easy to support it until now.


    No matter how well prepared, the aftercare work must be done. Most of these loans are guaranteed by the Vienna government, otherwise few banks dare to take orders.


    In addition to the problems, the Vienna government also needs to take responsibility. Fortunately, the vast majority of loans are secured, and now the job of the Vienna government is to urge the Russians to implement the collateral.


    Prime Minister Felix frowned and reported: "Your Majesty, we have made a preliminary estimate of the contract that was signed. Even if the Russians have fulfilled the mortgage, we will have to bear 38 million Aegis compensation within the guarantee.


    This money cannot be borne directly by us; the Russians must be held accountable for it. Now that there is no money in the finances, let them postpone the repayment, and the tsarist government cannot continue to go bankrupt. "


    Franz nodded, others'' debts could be ignored, and his own account would always be recovered. Even if there is no money, the tsarist government must be allowed to acknowledg the account first, otherwise it will be difficult for the Vienna government to explain to the people.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated with the Russians and urged them to fulfill their contracts. They were unable to pay their debts and could defer payment."


    It is the uncle who owes money. The current tsarist government is this uncle.


    It is impossible to collect debts by force. At this point, the money is not enough for military expenditure. Unlike Mexico, which is so good at bullying, fur bears still have strength.


    The fact that the Tsarist government has no money does not mean that the Tsarist nobles have no money. The accumulation of hundreds of years can no longer support a war.


    The aristocracy and the tsarist government are all damaged and all prosperous. When foreign enemies invade, they will soon be close to one another.


    Russians have many creditors. Based on the principle of bullying and fearing hardships, it is estimated that the debts of small countries will be owed, and the debts of large countries are generally deferred.


    The deferred debts are also divided into three or six grades. The guarantees guaranteed by governments of various countries must be repaid first. Non-governmental commercial loans that are not guaranteed by the government are mostly relied on, and delayed if not.


    After picking, the Russians reduced their foreign debt by at least 400 million Aegis this time. If the Tsarist government is tough enough, there may be more.


    Franz was pleased that the Russians had already had seventy-eight thousand eighty-eight foreign debts in the Middle East War. Not to mention interest income, at least the principal was taken back.


    The debt in the Prussian war cannot be said to have been taken back. The banks with the strongest business capabilities also recovered at most 30-40% of the costs.


    The Austrian government has no losses, and most of the loans are subject to additional conditions. Through the trade between the two countries over the years, economic development has been promoted, and the increased taxes are sufficient to make up for the losses.


    Financial institutions are not the same. If a guarantee is provided by the Vienna government, it will be easy to handle, even if the Russians lie on their books, and the Vienna government is responsible for ensuring the security of the principal.


    Without a secured commercial loan, that''s a big deal. Financial institutions are responsible for such loans.


    Philip Potter is such a bad guy, he is not a banker, just the owner of a securities company.


    Because of the high rebate given by the Russians, he sold a batch of bonds on behalf of the Tsarist government. Now the Russians have declared financial bankruptcy. According to Austrian law, his securities company will bear joint and several liabilities.


    A middle-aged fat man hurried to say, "Mr. Philip Potter, the news that the Russians have declared bankruptcy must have spread. Now the people outside require us to pay the bonds in advance."


    In this era, Austria''s securities management system can be described as rude. Securities companies must issue bonds on behalf of the people and must be responsible for the people who buy them.


    Simply put, the right to review bonds is in the hands of securities companies. This is not just a good thing. Now that we have the right to review, we must also bear the corresponding responsibilities.


    For example: to ensure that bonds can be dealt with normally, to explain the risks to the people who bought the bonds in advance, and if there is a case of debt reliance, the securities company needs to bear certain compensation liabilities.


    This compensation standard is jointly determined by the securities company and the government. The standard set by the government is not less than 50% of the principal, and securities companies often set a high standard in order to solicit business.


    None of Austria''s claimed capital-protected securities companies is one of two, and Philippot''s securities company happens to be one of them.


    According to the promise, now that the Russians are on their books and unable to pay the bonds normally, Philippot''s securities company will pay the principal on their behalf.


    The promises you give yourself must be fulfilled. Philip Potter now regrets it, the Russians give up to 15%, which is not normal at first, but unfortunately did not resist the temptation.


    Philip Potter asked with concern: "Berge, how much money do we have in our accounts?"


    It''s impossible to run, and the police have followed him. If he ran, Austria would be arrested if he couldn''t figure it out.


    Finding ways to deal with the aftermath is king. Losing money is a must. Now these bonds are obviously impossible to sell at par, but after discounts, there may be people who dare to take orders.


    After all, this is a treasury bond issued by the Tsarist government. Even if the bankruptcy fails to pay it now, in the future the Russians may still repurchase if they want to rebuild their credibility.


    Ordinary people don''t see that far, or wait that long.


    Berger thought for a while and said, "A total of 38.946 million Aegis on the account, but after deducting the operating expenses of the securities company, only 3.356 million Aegis can be used.


    Mr. Philip Potter, there are many people asking for payment in advance, I am afraid this money is not enough to pay. "


    Philip sighed and said, "I know, send someone out to appease the people first and tell them we agree to pay in advance according to the contract.


    I remember that there was an agreement in the original sales contract. When the force majeure caused the bonds to be unable to be properly dealt with, we were indeed responsible.


    However, this time of responsibility is after the bond expires. Now they require early payment, which is a breach of contract. They need to bear 20% of the liquidated damages. We only need to pay 80% of the principal.


    The news was released. After three days, we started to pay the bonds in advance, only opened a window, increased the review steps, and delayed the time as much as possible.


    I''m going to check the news and see if things turn around. With such a big thing happening, it is impossible for the Vienna government to remain unresponsive.


    Rest assured, this thing will not hit us. We have issued more than 8 million Russian bonds. It is impossible for all people to demand early payment, right?


    You can also inquire and see if anyone in the market buys Russian bonds. Even if we make a half-fold, we may accept it. "


    The profits of securities companies have always been very rich. When he founded this company ten years ago, Philip Potter had invested less than 300,000 Aegis, and the current liquidity is more than ten times this number.


    In recent years, the profit dividends he has drawn from securities companies have also exceeded millions of SHIELDs. This crisis has caused him a lot of losses, but as long as he handles them properly, there is hope for the crisis.


    Philip Potter had to be thankful that the Russians themselves had a bad reputation and their bonds were unpopular in the market. Otherwise, if he sold tens of millions of SHIELD at one time, he would have to jump to the rooftop.


    Of course, if he can sell tens of millions of SHIELD, he will not be able to do this business.


    Austrian law is not a child''s play. Governments will interfere in the issuance of bonds that exceed their carrying capacity.


    Otherwise, register a purse securities company, issue bonds in the market to collect money, donate to run after the sale, and declare bankruptcy. Isn''t it possible to quickly get rich?


    Obviously, this way of getting rich overnight is clearly written in law and astronomy.


    Unlike other companies, securities companies'' bankruptcy is the most stringent. Both management and shareholders are subject to scrutiny, and unless all operate strictly in accordance with regulations, basically no one can run away.


    Strictly speaking, the bond issued by Philip Potter for the Russians was even a side ball.


    Naturally, there is no problem if nothing happens. If something happens now, if the police don''t do the repair work as soon as possible, he will probably go to jail when the police get involved.


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 Chapter 453： Fish in the water

    Russia-Austria negotiations have begun. Alexander II was not a reckless husband, and his account was mainly due to lack of money, which did not mean that he did not know the consequences of losing his reputation.


    Even if it depends on the account, the influence must be minimized as much as possible. In the future, the tsarist government will have to re-establish credibility.


    The worse the impact is now, the harder it will be to wash it in the future. The food of the Russian Empire still needs to be exported, and relations with European countries cannot be completely deteriorated.


    Otherwise, even if the price of cabbage in the future, people will not want it. At that time, tragedy will happen. We must know that excess food production capacity can also lead to an economic crisis.


    The market of the Russian Empire alone does not have the strength to maintain an economic cycle. The era of closing the doors and playing by yourself is over from the beginning of the industrial revolution.


    Austria is not only the Russian''s largest creditor and part-time ally, but also the most important link in Russian foreign relations.


    If even Austria can''t figure it out, don''t do the rest. In future activities on the European continent, nothing will happen to the Russians.


    In this era, many people still think that Russia is an Asian country. After all, the seven continents are also artificially divided, and the Asia-Europe dividing line has not been recognized by the world.


    Most of the territory of the Russian Empire is in Asia, and the European part is just over a quarter. It is not a big problem to say that they are Asian countries.


    Of course, the Russians will not admit that they are Asian countries, and even Franz will not admit that if they are divided according to the area of ??the country, he will become a "non-Chief."


    This title is very unpleasant, so it is scientific to use the location of the capital to distinguish which state a country belongs to. It can never be divided according to the location of the main land area.


    Vienna''s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Weissenberger addressed the Russian Minister and discussed the debt issue between France and Austria.


    "Mr. Soles, your country suddenly declared financial bankruptcy, I''m afraid it''s a bit excessive! As far as I know, your country''s finances are difficult, but they are not immediately bankrupt.


    It did not reach the point of immediate bankruptcy, but it went bankrupt just a few months later. After the end of the civil war, the annual debt of the Tsarist government has exceeded half of the current fiscal revenue.


    In this case, it can be said that reliance is inevitable. Of course, if the tsarist bureaucracy suddenly becomes clean and honest, it may not be able to fill this hole.


    Obviously, this is impossible. In this era, the bureaucrats of governments are not so clean, and the so-called clean government is only relative.


    Compared with the Russians, European bureaucracies are considered incorruptible. It''s not that they have less corruption and bribery, it''s just an evolution, knowing what money can be collected and what money can''t be touched.


    Fools who don''t want money are rare. European countries basically have supervisory agencies, and restrained bureaucrats naturally perform better than non-binding bureaucrats.


    Minister Soles cried poorly: "Sir Minister, you don''t know our suffering. Years of continuous war have devastated our domestic economy.


    To tell you the truth, this year''s fiscal revenue is probably less than 200 million rubles, and once back to 20 years ago.


    However, the debt that needs to be repaid each year is as high as 120 million rubles, and the remaining money is simply not enough to maintain the government.


    From the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War to the present, our annual fiscal deficit has exceeded fiscal revenue. This is detailed information. "


    Looking at the thick file, Weissenberg didn''t reach for it. These are all public secrets. How bad the Tsarist government''s finances are, the Vienna government knows it all.


    The current fiscal revenue is less than 200 million rubles, which is normal. Losing so many territories and smashing the Moscow region, there is no problem without reducing fiscal revenue.


    "Mr. Soles, today we are not discussing your country''s finances. You should report this to your Ministry of Finance. They are the people in charge.


    The purpose of our meeting today is just to discuss the debt problems of the two countries. Debt repayment is God''s approval, and your country must give a clear answer. "


    The partial topic failed, and Sores was not frustrated. It took a while to fool around, but it didn''t last forever. It is impossible to solve such a large debt.


    "I''m sorry, Your Excellency. With our current financial situation, we are unable to continue to perform our debts, and we have requested an extension of payment.


    This period is tentatively set to be five years later. At the same time, we hope to be able to waive interest on loans and liquidated debts, otherwise we will not be able to afford it after five years. "


    Repaying the debt without paying interest, the total debt between Russia and Austria directly reduced by half, and the actual payment that the Russians need to pay has shrunk to less than one-third.


    This obviously exceeds the bottom line of the Vienna government. According to this standard, the Vienna government will lose money for the Russians.


    Weissenberg shook his head and said solemnly, "Sorry, Excellency, we cannot accept this condition.


    We have provided many guarantees for your government''s loans, otherwise you would not be able to get the loan at such a low interest rate.


    Now that you are in breach of contract, this debt will need to be borne by us.


    We require implementation according to the contract, and deferred payment loans can be negotiated. The loan interest we offer is already very favorable and cannot be reduced further. "


    No one deals with losing money, and it is naturally impossible for the Vienna government to do this. The tsarist government does not want to declare bankruptcy with credibility. It is forced by reality and Austria cannot dare to follow suit.


    ...


    Negotiations are still deadlocked, and both sides want to fight for more benefits. This news is not a good thing for the Austrian financial community.


    This is especially true of securities companies that undertake Russian bonds in private and banks that provide loans to Russians. This kind of folk transnational debt has never been the most difficult to collect.


    In comparison to commercial loans, the security of government bonds is actually the highest, and in general, few countries rely on their accounts.


    It is a pity that if I meet a Russian, if I change to a small country, even if it depends on the account, at most, I will suspend payment and then come to negotiate to extend the debt.


    It is now tragic that Russian representatives have disappeared. If it wasn''t for the Tsar''s government to admit that the debt exists, they would all wonder if it was cheated.


    Admit to admit, anyway, there is no money or no money. When was the money paid, no one answered this question.


    Their only hope is the current Russia-Olympic negotiations. If the Vienna government has not dealt with the Russians, then this debt is a bad debt for everyone.


    Who in finance does not have a few bad debts? Had it not been for the Vienna government''s oversight, they would have lost the losses to private investors and reopened for another vest.


    Unfortunately, Austrian law is too strict, even if it escapes punishment. The law also stipulates that after the bankruptcy of any financial institution, all management and shareholders of the third generation shall not engage in similar business.


    This is very restrictive for the financial predators. Risk must be considered when speculating, and if there is a problem hidden behind the scenes, it is likely to be implicated.


    Otherwise, it would be a wave of bankruptcy in Austrian financial institutions since Russia announced its debt default.


    So far, due to Russian debt default, more than three-digit financial institutions across the European continent have declared bankruptcy, and Austria''s financial industry is still struggling to support it.


    Looking at the long-term interests, no capitalist wants to get out at this time, as long as the capitalists can survive.


    Philip Potter was just one of them, and after some rushes, he still didn''t get the answer he wanted.


    High profits are always accompanied by high risks, and it is easy to reduce the risks. When selling bonds, do not make a commitment to protect capital, and clearly inform investors of the risks.


    Issuing bonds does not rely on credit, but on guarantees. As long as it has undergone rigorous review, even if there is a problem with the debt in the end, it is impossible to lose money.


    Humbling back to the company, Phil Potter sat in the office and smoked. My mind has begun to figure out whether to raise funds from other places to fill this hole.


    With a high commission and a liquidated penalty in advance, in the case of calculating the company''s operating costs and taxes, the loss this time was about 560 million Aegis.


    As for the company''s operating costs and taxes, in fact, the commissions that it originally obtained, and the rolling profits in the financial market, can be made up for long.


    If comprehensively calculated, the loss of this business may be even smaller, otherwise the financial industry will not be called a profiteering industry.


    Even if all bondholders need to pay in advance, the funds that need to be spent now are 66.67 million Aegis.


    The funds on the company''s project can be halved, and some long-term stocks and bonds can be sold, and an additional 1.5 million Aegis can be raised.


    Selling several mansions under your name can also raise forty or five million aegis, and the final gap is one hundred aegis.


    As long as the company is kept, the money can be earned back. After all, Phillip''s securities company does not exist alone, it also holds shares in a bank.


    Part of the profits that Philip Potter earned from the company was used for personal consumption, and most of it was invested in other fields. Banks were one of them.


    Even at this moment, he has no intention of selling bank shares. Without the identity of a bank shareholder, it would be difficult for a securities company to raise capital.


    While he was thinking about how to raise funds, a familiar voice came from outside the door.


    "Mr. Philip Potter, good news, good news!"


    Philip Potter pretended to be calm, "Alpha said slowly, don''t get excited."


    Alpha''s young man gasped and said, "Just now we have received news that Wells Fargo Securities has bought Russian bonds on the market.


    It''s just that the price is a bit low. They are only willing to show two layers of face value, which is lower than the current market value. They also limit the collection of exclusive bonds issued by Russians to Austria. "


    After the tsarist government announced that it had settled its debts, Russian bonds were devalued. It didn''t become waste paper all of a sudden, after all, the Russians may still be able to pay it, but the hope is slim.


    There is a price, but there is no market. No matter how much the price is, no one dares to accept it. To collect debt from the Russians, everyone does not think they have the ability.


    Wells Fargo''s actions have undoubtedly injected a good medicine into the market. However, this has little to do with Phillip Potter. Buying back Russian bonds is very terrible. Then collect bonds from the market to earn the difference.


    Only predators dare to play this kind of high-risk money. As a **** in the capital market, don''t make fun of it.


    "Contact them immediately. We have a lot of bonds in our hands and ask them if they want. As long as they can get 50% off, I will sell them without 40% off!"


    This is a tentative test. Compared with the financial predators, Philip Potter''s news is still not well-informed.


    Whether it is the smoke bomb released by Wells Fargo Securities, or whether things have really changed for the better, is completely unknown.


    After all, large institutions hold much more bonds than they do. Financial institutions forced to repurchase bonds early are not one or two.


    In order to stabilize the mind, it is also entirely possible to deliberately release a message. Not only is Philip Porter skeptical, many financial institutions in Austria are skeptical.


    Russia-Austria negotiations are at an impasse. This is an open secret. Most people in the financial community are paying close attention to the negotiation process.


    It is not difficult to know the specific content, it may be difficult to get information from Austrian diplomacy, but to understand the negotiation process from the Russians, it is only a matter of money.


    However, we cannot judge the truth of the news. Under normal circumstances, the credibility of Russian bureaucrats is still very good, and collecting money is their good work ethics.


    In case something can''t be done, it is likely to enjoy the refund service, which is experienced by many human bodies.


    But this time the situation is different and the problems involved are too big. If someone pays a high price for them to play at the scene, it is not impossible.


    The most reliable thing is to ask the Foreign Minister to personally confirm that no one knows how to do such a stupid thing. This is not the case for death. The dignity of the Vienna government cannot be provoked, and it is dare to peep at the state secrets.


    The test of Wells Fargo became the only option. In case of progress in the negotiations, then everyone will have a large amount of Russian bonds and make a lot of money. Otherwise, it will be the same as now.


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 Chapter 454： Undercover Chen Cang

    The turmoil in Austria''s financial markets is still under control. Everyone knows that the Russian-Olympic alliance has not yet broken, and even if the Russians rely on their accounts, they will eventually rely on their allies.


    The Russia-Olympic negotiations are now at an impasse, to a certain extent, it is considered good news. Some talks are always better than nothing.


    Prior to that, the Russians had communicated with many countries without success. Many financial institutions were crying, and capitalists were forced to choose Jin Chan to shell.


    Among them, the two financial markets, Paris and London, have the greatest impact. Don''t think that the enemy has no loans. In the interest, capitalists don''t care about cooperating with anyone.


    The Russians used the export proceeds as a mortgage, and in advance everyone did not worry that the Tsarist government would default. As long as Russian food is sold in, they can collect money.


    However, the plan did not change quickly. With the loss of granaries in the Pod Plain, and the civil war cost Moscow, the Russians now have very few grain exports.


    Land reclamation is manual work. Naturally, you have to eat more when you do more work, and the demand for food has also increased.


    Since the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Russians stopped exporting agricultural products to Britain and France, and even imported food from Austria.


    The Russians withdrew from the grain export market, and this share was naturally occupied by others. The so-called mortgage of grain export earnings has now become a joke.


    It is better to say that the Russians repay their money by selling food. It is better to say that the Russians have lost the market and want to return to the market in the future.


    Otherwise, if the grain cannot be sold, what will be used to pay off the debt?


    According to the current situation, the Russians cannot return to the international market within two or three years. Investors cannot wait that long, and capitalists naturally accompany the Russians.


    By directly declaring the company bankrupt, these losses were passed on to ordinary people. Once these bonds have reached the bottom, they can also manipulate the vests to recover them again, waiting to collect debt from the Russians in the future.


    Of course, the possibility of debt collection is very small. Compared with a country''s power, this gap is still very large. Even consortia are reluctant to compete with big countries like the Russian Empire.


    These issues will be difficult to resolve without the government. Only by thinking about the bad international relations between the two sides, we all know that there is no drama.


    Restricting Russian food access looks good. However, in the face of interest, capitalists have no discipline.


    As long as the Russians are willing to lower their prices, the British and French will cooperate with food capitalists to bring in food. At the market, who knows where these grains come from?


    If the economic crisis had not just passed, the current financial turmoil in Britain and France would be enough to set off an economic crisis.


    The telegraph brought people closer together. The financial turmoil in London and Paris soon spread to Vienna.


    Larger market turbulence has taken place, and speculators can no longer afford it, preferring to default on the Russian debt in hand.


    Had it not been for the securities companies to open their default payment windows, and Wells Fargo would buy Russian bonds at a low price to appease the people, Austria is also lively.


    In Paris, for example, at least 180,000 people participated in demonstrations protesting Russians'' breach of contract.


    Under normal circumstances, there are definitely not so many people buying Russian bonds in Paris, even with their families.


    To Franz''s surprise, this scene was also played on the streets of New York, and it seems that Americans have also been pitted by the Russians.


    Facts have proven once again that being an ally with the Russians is risky. Neither the United States nor Russia had time to form an alliance, and the Americans were passively recruited.


    It wasn''t the securities companies that were most miserable, but the banks that took out loans from the Tsarist government. Russian bonds are also the hardest type of national debt to say. This sales volume has always been moving.


    Across the world, the ability to sell 100 or 200 million Aegis has reached its limit. Even if there are pits, we can''t pit everyone down.


    Bank loans are different. Although the money lent out is for depositors, it is also the bank''s own bad debts.


    That''s right, the Tsarist government has mortgaged a mess of taxes, and now the Russians have no plans to cash them.


    The tsarist government has played a rogue, allowing creditors to collect taxes on their own. No creditor is so iron-headed that he dares to run to the Russian Empire to collect his own taxes.


    Not to mention whether you can receive taxes, even if you do receive taxes, can you safely take them away?


    Test the madness of the imperfect Tsarist government. No one wants to try this kind of death.


    In the face of high interest rates, banks have not resisted the temptation. Always thinking that the Russians have joined the civilized world, they will follow the rules of the game.


    It is simply ignored that once the Tsarist government became poor and mad, it could do everything, and now they have paid a bitter price for it.


    Securities companies can get rid of their shells, and banks can''t follow suit, right? The investment costs of the two sides are not at all equal, and the social influence they bring is also very different.


    There were not many clients of securities companies in this era, basically all of them were middle class, and they had not reached the point where they could sell wealth management products.


    Even if it goes bankrupt, it affects so many people, and it is a large company that can have tens of thousands of customers.


    Not everyone has bought Russian bonds, and even if it went bankrupt, the social threat posed was not great.


    Banks are different. The standards for depositors are not so high. Their customer base is much larger, and once declared bankrupt, it can easily cause bad social impact and cause government intervention.


    Moreover, although the loss this time was not small, it had not yet reached the point where everyone would die. It is easy to start a bank, and it is not easy to build credibility to attract depositors, and you cannot give up easily.


    This is the last age of the nobles. The era of the capitalists has not yet fully arrived. Except for the two United States, most countries are dominated by the nobles.


    Including Britain and France, nobles have suppressed capitalists. It''s just that their advantages are not obvious enough. Unlike Austria, Russia, and Prussia, this kind of government is completely controlled by aristocracy.


    Encountered a large amount of bad debts, banks will inevitably shrink their money for a period of time in order to cope with a possible run-in crisis.


    This is undoubtedly worse for the securities companies that want to raise funds.


    Inside Wells Fargo, Philip Potter growled: "What? Two percent monthly interest, why don''t you grab it?"


    Not all the way, not on a boat. The bank that Philip Potter held shares was also caught in the debt crisis with Russia. Now he is busy protecting himself and has no ability to save him.


    As a last resort, came to Wells Fargo. There is no other reason, mainly because Wells Fargo has never undertaken a loan to Russia, and it is also one of the four largest banks in Austria, with strong financial strength.


    Account manager Albert said unchanged: "Sorry, Mr. Philip Potter. This is a high-risk loan, and we must add the risk cost of funds."


    A high-risk loan made Philip Potter wake up like a dream, and hurriedly asked: "Will you still have to issue the loan at a 10% discount and still pay the principal and interest on a monthly basis, and even deduct the principal and interest of the first year ? "


    Account manager Albert smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Philip Potter. I didn''t expect you to know so much about the banking industry. Have you ever been to another bank before?"


    Although Philip Potter didn''t show his face, he scolded him long ago. Anyway, I am also a shareholder of a bank. Why can''t I know such a trick?


    It was just that when I saw these routines, Philip Potter was very happy. After all, it was used to pit others. Now it is his turn to change his situation.


    According to a series of routines, you can get 60% of the loan amount, which is God''s blessing.


    If you are unlucky, you can directly fold a half-fold and only get half of the loan, which is normal.


    The actual funds available are less, but the principal and interest of the debt must still be repaid in full according to the agreement, without a shilling.


    Phillip Potter went straight out of the door without turning his head back. If he borrowed this kind of usury that was looting on fire, he would probably work for Wells Fargo in the future.


    Instead, he might as well sell the bonds in his hands and cash out from Wells Fargo Securities to survive the crisis.


    Thinking of it, Philip Potter was even more depressed. It seems that Wells Fargo Securities is also a subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank, and it cannot be avoided.


    As for going to other banks, there is no need to dream. Philip Potter has visited more than a dozen large banks, and the conditions given by everyone are similar.


    Banks have the same face when robbery is taking place. This is not to blame banks. In the event of a possible run-up crisis, the risk factor for external loans is greatly increased, and interest naturally increases.


    As for the so-called interest rate loans, they only exist in theory. In practice, apart from policy loans, otherwise such low interest rates are difficult for banks to accept.


    At this point, it is only natural to cut meat. Phillip Potter''s funding gap is not too big, as long as he sells the Russian debt in his hand, he can pass this moment.


    In this way, although his loss was heavy, the risk was reduced. If he survives the crisis with a loan and holds a large amount of bonds of unknown value, he will go bankrupt if the negotiations between Russia and Austria fail.


    There are still many people who make the same choice. Basically, they have insufficient financial strength and are forced to cut the meat.


    Sch?nbrunn Palace, looking at the increasing Russian debt in his hands, the palace minister Mirabelon was not good.


    That''s right, this is another trumpet that Franz tossed out. It''s just that it has developed unexpectedly and has become one of the four largest banks in Austria.


    According to the Prime Minister of Mirabellon, this is a high-risk investment. At present, the Vienna government has no way to let the Russians fully perform the contract. Buying Russian debt now, the possibility of redemption in a short time is almost zero.


    If you wait ten or eight years, you will lose money. The time cost of funds also needs to be taken into account.


    Franz comforted: "Palace, don''t worry. The Russians will pay these bonds, but not in our hands.


    Now you can buy it at a low price, and when it''s almost finished, we will resell to the Russian Empire. The Russian nobles would not mind making a fortune.


    Big deal we sell them at half price, that''s double the profit. With these bonds, the nobles would not mind taking them to offset the tax. "


    This trick can only be used once. Once the Russians are prepared and the legislation bans the tax deduction of bonds, it will really not be sold.


    When the tsarist government pays in the future, this time is at least ten years later, and full payment cannot be guaranteed. For such a long time, what did others think of Franz? He couldn''t wait anyway.


    After listening to Franz''s explanation, the palace minister Mirabelon was sluggish, which was completely beyond his imagination.


    Originally, he thought that Franz had inside information and could use personal connections to give the Tsar government priority to pay this debt.


    I did not expect that the means was so rude, and the greed of the nobles was directly used to solve the problem.


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 Chapter 455： Impulse mode

    How rude is the stubborn means, no one can play without it. Not to mention the initial capital investment, how to join the Russian aristocracy is a difficult problem.


    You know, Russian aristocracy is the most conservative existence in Europe. A capitalist wanted to sell at home, and it was estimated that no one could see him, so he was kicked out.


    Even if the sales are successful, if the greedy aristocracy is encountered, the bond may be hacked directly, and the last shilling will not be obtained.


    Although I didn''t worry about the competitors, the secret work was still done. Otherwise, the Tsarist government would apply a patch in advance and we would have to wait for Alexander III to pay the money.


    On the surface, this era is an era of gold and silver standards, and currency does not seem to have depreciated. In fact, according to Franz, as long as the output of gold and silver continues to increase, inflation cannot be avoided.


    Price stability is also relative, more than ten years is enough to change a lot of things. At the tuyere of the second industrial revolution, as long as the investment is right, several times the profit is not easy.


    The Industrial Revolution involved too many projects, and it was impossible for Franz to cover all of them. At this time, venture capital companies could come out.


    Although the concept of "venture investment" has not been proposed, it has always existed. Lu Buwei is familiar with hearing, and the strange investment is a successful venture capital.


    In Europe, Spain also funded Columbus'' discovery of the new continent, which opened the era of great sailing and established the first sunken empire.


    This is just a case of success, and even more cases of failure. History books have told the world that venture capital is a high-risk investment.


    The risky Franz can bear it, and the cost of investing in emerging industries in this era is very low. Basically, it is used to fund technology research and development, and then invest in building factories with the results.


    Even if the investment fails, as long as the relevant patented technology is harvested, the business is not too bad.


    Unfortunately, the project is not easy to find. This is the second industrial revolution. There are not as many projects as later generations. Moreover, due to the inconvenience of communication, it is difficult to achieve effective supervision.


    After much hesitation, Franz abandoned the plan to establish a venture capital company. There is no shortage of smart people in the world, and venture capital in this era is not nonexistent, but they are limited to a small area.


    It is completely impossible for a venture capital company to invest in hundreds of projects, as in later generations. The operating costs of light companies can overwhelm the company.


    After all, the real economy is not the Internet, and it is impossible to become rich overnight. Before you can see the profits, it is difficult to get listed and make money.


    ...


    Wells Fargo''s actions quickly caught the attention of interested people. At first everyone thought that Wells Fargo was deliberately releasing good news, or that the Russian-Austrian negotiations had a turn for the better.


    But in September, the dust of negotiations between the two countries was settled. The Russians will continue to meet their debts, but this time has been delayed by five years. The original promised collateral is now only a nominal fulfillment.


    For example: Mortgage tariffs, now part of the funds in Russia''s tariff income will be used to repay debt. The specific amount is somewhat touching, about 200,000 Aegis per month.


    The total amount of collateral proceeds does not exceed 500,000 Aegis, which is less than one-sixth of the actual funds that need to be paid.


    Liquidated damages naturally do not exist. The tsarist government has no money, and it is worthy to be able to repay the principal and part of the interest.


    There is no way, the debt is uncle. The Vienna government can only charge as much as possible, and the rest will be returned slowly after the tsarist government''s finances return to normal.


    With so much money in total, of course, priority must be given to paying government-guaranteed policy loans. As for private loans, it is very regrettable that they can only be considered in the future.


    Not to mention the issue of bonds, which will be discussed at maturity. It is impossible to pay in advance, and the Tsarist government is not good at talking.


    Since you dare to remember the high interest they give, you must plan to pay the principal. When the Russian-Prussian War broke out, financial experts issued warnings.


    Although the Russians did not say that they could not pay back, everyone still knew very well that these bonds were difficult to pay normally.


    The tsarist government''s financial improvement is a false proposition. As long as the Russian bureaucracy is not purified and the problem of official administration cannot be resolved, finances will never improve.


    It is a hundred times harder to clear the administration of officials than the reform of the system. No matter how the rules are made, people need to implement them. This is the loophole.


    Killing Li Wei is a good way. Unfortunately, Europe has no tradition of killing nobles, and Alexander II did not have the courage to pioneer.


    Franz trumpeted the civil service examination system and failed to solve the problem of corruption. Even bureaucrats of civilian origin have become more corrupt.


    But this created the conditions for Franz to kill and prestige. The Anti-Corruption Bureau has something to do. It can often catch a few idiots and kill chickens and tamarins, and erect a typical deterrent bureaucracy.


    After the comparison, if you deal with the noble bureaucracy, everyone will not feel that the emperor is fierce.


    Look at other people''s crimes have been killed, the nobles'' crimes are just winning the baron, squatting in prison, how to take care of them anyway.


    Moreover, this title win is only a lifelong nobleman, and the hereditary noblemanship will still be inherited by the second heir.


    The reason is not yet a crime, but an insult to the glory of the nobility. Yes, European aristocratic culture is also demanding, and it is still of high standards.


    It doesn''t matter what you do secretly. Whoever violates the aristocratic code of conduct on the bright side will also be criticized by everyone.


    Many noble bureaucrats committed suicide after being arrested and could not stand the pressure of public opinion. If people die, things will naturally pass.


    Maybe this is ridiculous in future generations. Anyway, I ca n¡¯t die anymore. After a few years of squatting, the prison will be out of the limelight, and then I will continue to live a good life.


    But in this age when glory is higher than life, in order to maintain the glory of the family, personal life is second.


    Under external pressure, although corruption cannot be prevented, at least they have converged. There are few officials in Austria who dare to directly embezzle public funds and openly ask for bribes.


    This kind of operation was just impossible for Russians to learn. On the one hand, the aristocracy was too powerful, including the reform of Alexander II, and it was also a salvation movement initiated by the aristocracy.


    On the other hand, it is the problem of popularization of knowledge. Compared to European countries, the literacy rate of Russians is generally low, and even in the civil service examinations, there are few civilian children.


    How can pressure on aristocratic bureaucracies be brought about without sufficient numbers? If there are only a few people, it is estimated that they have been suppressed because they have just entered the officialdom.


    Compulsory education has been going on for so many years, and even if only one percent of them enter the university, Austria has 20,000 to 30,000 people entering the university every year. By the middle school level, this number can be enlarged by a dozen times.


    A large talent pool is Austria''s biggest advantage.


    Quantitative change causes qualitative change. Many of the obscure existences of time and space have now become the leading figures of the era; once the famous people, now they have the meaning of everyone.


    It turns out that the environment can really change a person. Franz is no longer superstitious for the celebrity effect. He believes that the butterfly effect is huge.


    Before the results came out, in his eyes the celebrities of the original time and space were not much different from ordinary people.


    After all, scientific research is full of coincidence. Maybe it ¡¯s a new day, a new laboratory, and the final outcome may change.


    Even the Austrian scientist who was born later was probably lost by butterflies. This kind of thing is too common. As long as the original parents have an accident or the time of **** changes, the sperm and egg of the last pregnancy will change.


    Even if you have the same name, you have actually changed someone. To do this, just one overtime or a holiday is enough.


    Celebrity development plans have been a fallacy since the beginning. Rather than engage in these uncertainties, it is better to carry out impulse.


    As the number of talents goes up, the number of geniuses naturally increases. In fact, all those who can go to college in this era are elites.


    I do n¡¯t have enough abilities. If I want to go to college, I can only pay for it. If I am late, I will pass the graduation examination, and I can get a diploma.


    According to Franz''s knowledge, there are currently a large number of observers at various universities in Austria. These people are not looking for a diploma, they just want to improve their abilities.


    After all, those who can afford it are all proper wealthy classes, and it doesn''t matter if there is a diploma.


    Not everyone can get tens of thousands of Aegis tuition fees, this is the price of a villa in Vienna. If it is converted into the 21st century, it will be many billions.


    The Ministry of Education intends to increase the number of universities to provide an educational platform for these wealthy children. After all, these people are gold masters, who can charge high tuition fees and make a lot of money every year.


    Franz knew that such a university would come sooner or later. It is never difficult for rich people to pursue higher education.


    Can''t I study abroad without it in China? Now Austria is not popular to study abroad, that is, the quality of domestic education is originally the top in the world, and it has a lot of network resources.


    For many capitalists, sending their children to study is to build relationships and lay the foundation for future development.


    Without these benefits, the cost of studying abroad can at least save most of them. Why should they die with domestic universities?


    Take the University of Vienna as an example. Those who formally enter the university can only apply for more than 1,000 Aegis for tuition fees for several years. They can also apply for student loans.


    And the cost of the auditors was directly speculated to 80,000 Aegis. Don''t be too expensive. A total of 30 places are totally in short supply. If it doesn''t matter, you can''t get it.


    This price is not only the price of learning knowledge, but also the added value brought by the network of connections. As Austria''s top university, it''s worth the price.


    Austria has more than forty universities, large and small, and the number of students admitted to each university each year is basically only five or six hundred, and the largest number is one thousand.


    In the case that the university does not expand enrollment, this quota is naturally very expensive. Unless it is really connected, otherwise there will be at most one attendee place if there is more money.


    According to Franz''s knowledge, the big noble children who enter the university every year are single digits, and most of the time they do not have one.


    If the children of the aristocracy have passed the family education and have not been admitted to college, then there are only two cases: either they are not suitable for school;


    If you think about it, the teacher who gives you the questions will give you lessons every day, and you will not get into college. What else can you say? Not to mention 100% of the original questions, at least you have done each type. With such a big advantage, there is really no way to go ashore.


    Since it is a waste, for the sake of face, everyone will not put these children in college to shame.


    Adding a university is easy, but is anyone really buying it? While entering the university, while accumulating relationships, why not have the heart of parents looking for a child?


    And a school with all these people is lower in grade. Franz is very skeptical of how much knowledge he can learn, except for mixed diplomas.


    The reputation of the audition students is indeed not good, but every year, some audition students achieve counterattacks and finally get a diploma.


    These successful cases are also a factor that makes everyone move forward.


    Accumulating a network of relationships, to put it plainly, is to contact people who are stronger than yourself. If the surroundings are the same or lower, this relationship is not so useful.


    The grade is reduced, but the cost cannot be reduced. Otherwise, in the end, the Ministry of Education needs to allocate funds to maintain the operation of the school. Franz might as well use the money to build a university to train talents that are useful to society.


    ...


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 Chapter 456： From South Africa

    By the winter of 1869, the war-torn world suddenly became peaceful. The wars of aggression initiated by the major colonial empires in order to divert the domestic economic crisis ended at this season.


    The disparities in the strength of the warring parties are very different. In the face of the hot weapons, the spirit of blood and courage is not even worth mentioning.


    If everyone didn''t pull each other back, the war would end sooner. The pattern of the African continent after the war became more apparent.


    France occupied Egypt, settled Algeria, and divided up Tunisia with the British; Austria also completed its set goals and occupied Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania and other regions.


    There is no doubt that the British are at a disadvantage in this round of competition. Although John Bull defeated Ethiopia and killed Aldo II, they still cannot change their disadvantage in the African continent.


    The killing of an indigenous emperor does not mean that the British occupied Ethiopia and could not even achieve nominal rule.


    Without the central government, Ethiopia has become torn apart, and the British have a headache in the face of the warlords.


    There are fearless internationalists who secretly support Ethiopia and fight with them, and the British have paid a bitter price for this two-year war.


    A total of 136,000 troops were invested, and the loss was more than 5,000. Of these, nearly 3,000 were permanently on the African continent, and military expenditure was an astronomical figure.


    The casualties of this person were just the losses of the white soldiers and the minions were worthless. Naturally, their casualties were outside the statistical scope.


    In any case, it was finally won, and the British Empire''s face was not lost this time.


    The absolute gap in strength is not so easy to bridge. Even if Fao can help, Ethiopia has only caused a little trouble for the British.


    Without the anti-Emperor Aldo II, Franz did not count on the remaining warlords. By British means, it would not be long before they would start a civil war.


    This is not too bad, at least in the short term. The British will not be able to plunder a lot of wealth from Ethiopia.


    Strategically, the British have increased their influence in the Gulf of Aden. Unfortunately, the price paid is a little too large. It is estimated that the anti-war forces of the London government have grown a little bit.


    According to the current pattern of the African continent, Austria has become a general trend, occupying an absolute dominant position. With a total area of ??more than 13 million square kilometers, the colony is already a small African continent.


    If it is just land occupation, it is easy to handle, everyone can find another opportunity to grab it. The problem is that more than eight million white immigrants live on this land.


    Colonies in all countries have a common feature, that is, everyone holds a gun, and anyone who can resist the gun can become a soldier.


    If this fights, in the end who robs anyone, really can''t say for sure. Unless Britain and France can invest millions of troops into the African continent, they will have a chance to win.


    Obviously, this is impossible. The French would not dare to throw the main force on the African continent, or their hometown would be dangerous.


    As for the British, let alone a million army, even if the army is expanded by three million to five million, the army and navy will have to work first.


    The Royal Navy will not let the army grab resources, for them, this is a terrible disaster than Fao combined.


    Austria has not continued to expand on the African continent. The main reason is that it is supported and needs to digest the fruits of war.


    There are still many hidden dangers in this vast land, threatening Austrian rule, and clearing the place is the top priority.


    How can wealth be created if colonial society cannot be stabilized? A colony that cannot create wealth is a burden.


    The French also performed very well in this round of partitioning, right behind Austria.


    If the French can achieve their goals, their colony area will also exceed 10 million square kilometers.


    Obviously, the European strategy contained a lot of energy for the French, and it was a bit weak in the colonial expansion in Africa, otherwise Tunisia would not divide half of the British.


    Now their actual control area is less than half of the plan. Leaving aside the inland regions, there are also many regions in Austria that have no actual control.


    For example: Morocco has brought together the spheres of influence of Britain, France, and Spain. How to expel Britain and West is a difficult problem.


    In any case, the French''s sphere of influence in nominal terms is still not small, including Sultan, which was turned into a protectorate by Napoleon III.


    Of course, this is only announced unilaterally by the Paris government and has not been recognized by the international community. The British also claimed to have signed a treaty with the Sudan, claiming to be the sovereign state directly.


    These documents were basically signed by the colonists, and they may even be fake. Do not consider the conduct of the great powers. Colonization has always relied on force. It does not matter whether there is a treaty or not.


    This fancy trick is just for self-framed, to make their food look better, it does not have much legal effect itself.


    Obviously, the Sudan region has become the focus of British-French contention.


    The French want to unite Sudan and Egypt, and it is best to occupy Ethiopia and Somalia and gain the dominance of colonizing East Africa.


    The British are vying for the Sudan, and they are also fighting Egypt''s attention, and the Suez Canal is even more coveted.


    In short, the Sudan region is very important to Britain and France. In the hands of the French, the British are likely to be squeezed out of East Africa and can only be trapped in South Africa.


    In the hands of the British, the British who occupy the two corners of the southeast will not only reverse their unfavorable strategies on the African continent, but may further seize the Suez Canal and regain its dominant position in the Mediterranean.


    This is a conspiracy. As long as Austria does not reach out, it will be a matter of time before the conflict between Britain and France surrounds the Sudan.


    The African continent is temporarily stable, and the Mexican civil war has fallen into an underestimation period. After contracting the counterinsurgency mission, the French army quickly defeated the rebels.


    The Uzbek crowd is the Uzbek crowd. Without the Mexican government''s army adding chaos, the French army broke out of its true strength, which was not comparable to the rebels.


    The French told the world with actual actions. The defeat in the last Mexican war was only an exception. They still entered the world''s most powerful army.


    Of course, the rebels have not been wiped out, and Mexico is not a small place. As long as the rebels find a place to hide, the French can do nothing.


    The reign of Massimilino I was not stabilized by the rebels, but was shaken by continuous social reforms.


    If it wasn''t for fear of the reaction of the two countries, the powerful factions in Mexico had already launched a coup and replaced the little crown prince with a rubber stamp.


    On the surface, it has stabilized, but the undercurrent has been surging. Now there is only one Mars left, and it can detonate.


    ...


    Waves just flat, waves again.


    In 1860, several black emirates east of the Republic of Transvaal discovered large amounts of gold. In 1867, the first diamond was found in Hopetown, on the Orange.


    For the British controlling South Africa, the two Boer republics, Transvaal and Orange, were no longer poor, but a piece of fat.


    This is not the most critical, the bigger reason is that the Austrian tentacles have also been extended.


    The Boers were originally a mixed race of the Dutch, Germans, and some French, and naturally did not exclude Austrians of the same origin and origin.


    Small countries need to hug their thighs, and everyone quickly becomes good friends. The Zulu people acted as a bridge of friendship between the two sides. In the recent melee in Africa, the two sides worked together to resolve this threat.


    For the British, the Boer''s fall to Austria meant the crisis was approaching. With Austria''s advantage on the African continent, it does not seem difficult to assimilate Boers from the same source.


    If it weren''t for the Shinshin Empire, the two sides might have merged now. Even so, there are not a small number of Boers who support joining the Shinra colony.


    This made the British people full of crisis consciousness intolerable. They did not forget how they were driven out of the European continent. They naturally did not want to see what happened in the European continent and it would repeat itself in South Africa.


    Despite the opening of the Suez Canal and the decline in Cape Town''s strategic value, it is still a battleground for soldiers.


    This caused Governor Delphi a headache. Since he took control of South Africa, let alone expand externally, his sphere of influence has been continually being reduced.


    In the face of the menacing Austrians, they can keep their current sphere of influence, which are all covered by the British Empire brand.


    As for expansion? The expeditions sent out were all without shadow news. Occasionally a few people fled back, all pointing to the black indigenous people.


    Which indigenous tribe is so powerful and capable of blocking their progress? This situation has been going on for many years. A few years ago, they also organized an expedition of 3,000 troops in an attempt to break this situation.


    Then, shortly after setting off, the highly hoped force was met with a lot of indigenous resistance.


    All the way, they blocked the gods and demons, and the natives were crying dads and mothers. I accidentally played too hi, walked a little farther, and was cut off.


    Without the annihilation of the entire army, it is not far from that point. In the following year, more than 1.5 million indigenous people relocated to their colonies.


    It''s true that people have more strength, but people also have to eat. The first thing these black tribes who were driven over came was to grab land.


    Apart from the fact that the city is still under British control, the countryside is in chaos. At one time British tax officials were afraid to leave the city, and a large number of immigrants fled South Africa with their families.


    The deteriorating situation made the predecessor bear the responsibility and retired early to go home. Governor Delphi still solved the problem of overpopulation by introducing slave merchants.


    The main reason for these things is that the Boer Republic cooperated with Austria''s actions and directly put these indigenous peoples over, otherwise Austria would not be able to do this.


    Delphi has repeatedly asked the government to interfere in Austria''s expansion, but it has no effect. It is not that the London government does not want to interfere, the problem is that they have no strength to interfere.


    In recent years, the supremacy of the navy has been impacted by France and Austria. The number of French armored ships is approaching three-quarters, and the number of Austrian battleships is as high as 65% of the British.


    The two strong standards have long wondered where to throw ash. Reality tells the British that don''t pretend to be forced without money.


    Of course, in terms of gross tonnage, the British still barely achieved the two strong standards. After all, no one and their number of PK sails.


    Looking at the information gathered, Governor Delphi felt that he should do something, otherwise the British Empire''s rule in South Africa would be difficult in the future.


    If anyone finds the above, they won''t feel that Delphi is overdone. Strikingly, in the last ten years, the data of immigrants from two Boer republics.


    Of particular importance is the immigration in the German region, with a total of 80,000, exceeding 80% of the total immigration.


    How many people are there in the Bur Republic? At this rate, it will sooner or later become a German nation. It is not surprising that the two Boer republics fell to Austria, and the ballots made the government pro-Austrian.


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 Chapter 457： Tangled Louis

    The strongest fortress was always broken from the inside. The simple truth of this is that Governor Delphi naturally understood that from the beginning he was not ready to fight against Africans and Austrians.


    Perhaps the Royal Navy can suppress the Austrian Navy, and even block most ports, they still have no chance of winning.


    Don''t look at South Africa''s total population of more than 2.5 million, most of whom are black. In the mid-19th century, the number of white talents in Cape Town exceeded 100,000, including the Boers.


    Under the pressure of immigration from Austria, the London government has also accelerated the pace of immigration. Unfortunately, Britain has a limited population and too many colonies.


    There are too many places for them to consider at the same time. First, Australia and Canada where gold has been found, and secondly, New Zealand, India and other regions. When it is South Africa''s turn, the number of immigrants is already small.


    This is why Governor Delphi is worried. Regardless of whether he wants to or not, the lack of immigration has become a major factor limiting the development of South Africa.


    The space-time development of South Africa originally took place in the late 19th century, when the world''s largest gold mining group was discovered, which attracted a large number of immigrants.


    At this time, South Africa does not have many advantages over the rest of Africa, at least in the eyes of the people.


    Delphi asked eagerly: "Blair, how is the plan going? Will they cooperate with us?"


    Facing the expectant Governor Delphi, Blair lowered his head and replied after half a whisper: "Sorry, Your Excellency, our plan has failed.


    Austria penetrated Transvaal and Orange more than expected, and soon after we contacted them, the news appeared in the newspaper.


    You know, the grudges between us and the Boers cannot be resolved in a few words. After the news was leaked, several friends who contacted us did not dare to act lightly. "


    Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and there are also many Boers who oppose cooperation with Austria. But this does not mean that they can cooperate with the British.


    Originally, these Boers were unwilling to be British and were forced to relocate to inland areas. Naturally, they would not have a favorable opinion of the British who had seized their homeland.


    Folk anti-British sentiment has always been strong. With the intervention of Austria, anti-British has become the political correctness of Transvaal and Orange.


    After the news was leaked, those who were ready to cooperate with the British fell into the whirlpool of public opinion, and naturally dared not continue.


    As for the British threat, unfortunately Austria on the African continent is the boss. Transvaal and Orange are both landlocked countries. No matter how powerful the Royal Navy is, they cannot land.


    Just the Britons in the Cape Town area, whoever threatens who, needs to think about it.


    This result was beyond the expectation of Governor Delphi. He was originally going to buy the anti-Austrians among the Boers, provoking conflicts between the two sides and forcing Transvaal and Orange to fall to them.


    With the Boers as a buffer, British rule in South Africa was solid. Austria has also borne support, and within a short period of time it will not be able to retaliate.


    The future is the issue of the next term. Governor Delphi does not feel that he needs to consider so much. It is imperative to stabilize the situation at the least cost.


    The Governor Delphi complained: "It seems that we are in great trouble. If we do not solve the two threats of Transvaal and Orange, we will not sleep well.


    Damn Boer, isn''t it good to act as a buffer country, have to fall to Austria, do we really think we are bullying! "


    If the Boers knew his thoughts, they would be very wronged. They were always neutral!


    It is normal to be close to Austria. In addition to the feelings of the people, they also need trade.


    As a small landlocked country surrounded by Britain, Austria and Portugal, aren''t they close to Austria and ran to hug the Portuguese thigh?


    The explanation was useless. They fell to Austria and endangered the British rule in Cape Town. This reality is more convincing than any reason.


    Blair proposed: "Her Governor, the separation of the Boer and Austria relationship from the inside failed, and now the standby plan can only be started as soon as possible.


    Before Austria merged with the Boers, taking action to interrupt their cooperation was now an opportunity. "


    It is indeed an opportunity. The African continent is too big. Despite the efforts of the Austrians to build railways, they still have not been able to solve the traffic problem.


    In Zimbabwe and Botswana, Austrians have very limited power. Not without a large army, mainly bad traffic limited the number of troops.


    This is the real reason why Austria''s expansion to the limit. Don''t look at Austria''s many immigrants on the African continent. Once dispersed, there will not be much in a region.


    To find these settlements, it is enough to start along the river. Areas without rivers are basically not developed much.


    Before the Austrians solve the traffic problem, pulling out the two nails of Transvaal and Orange is an alternative plan for the British.


    "Hey!"


    Delphi sighed and said, "Let''s get ready. The Cabinet has agreed to our plan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cooperate with us."


    ...


    Portugal, King Louis is panicking now. A man sits at home, and evil comes from heaven.


    Britain and Austria are fighting for South Africa, and now they need to stand in line.


    Don''t look at Portugal as just a small country, its influence in Europe is very limited. But when it comes to the African continent, especially in South Africa, the Portuguese have a say.


    They can keep Mozambique and Angola not only by flexible diplomatic means, but also by their own strength.


    Perhaps this strength is not significant in the European continent, but it cannot be underestimated in the African continent. If they don''t have the strength, they will be robbed no matter how good their diplomatic work is.


    His family knows his own affairs. Now Portugal has been unable to compete with Britain, France, and Austria for overseas colonies. Louis I has been in a state of pledge all these years.


    With good relations with Britain and Austria, the Portuguese colonies on the African continent have not been violated.


    Now that the British want them to stand in line, the London government wants the support of Portugal and Africa to drive Austria out of South Africa.


    Not to mention whether it can be done, just to directly confront Austria, Louis I counseled.


    As for their pink map plan, which connects Angola and Mozambique, he has long abandoned it. This is not the time in Portugal, and it is good to be able to keep the existing foundation.


    Sandwiched between the two empires, this kind of life is not easy. Otherwise, Louis I might have a strong heart, and maybe he would collapse.


    The British promised that Louis had no interest at all.


    Maybe Britain and Portugal can join hands to suppress Austrians in South Africa, but what to do after revenge?


    Counting on the protection of the British, isn''t that going into the tiger''s mouth? Portugal was forced to fall to the British in time and space. As a result, a large amount of wealth in the colony was captured by the British.


    The consequences are even more serious. Once joined with the British, the Angolan region will soon be over. The Congo region, which has been operated by Austria for many years, is now capable of supporting a war of 100,000 people.


    Mozambique, too, will not be good. Portugal and Austria are bordered by too many regions, and Portugal will never be in peace once conflict ensues.


    Louis I did not think that the British, who promised to protect their colonies, would really fight Austria for them.


    Even if the conflict of interest in South Africa is so serious, both sides are maintaining restraint, and without direct action on the surface, it is enough to explain everything.


    Moreover, Portugal and Austria also have friendships. When Austria took the colonial step, it won the support of Portugal. Franz has publicly promised that he will not plot any colonies in Portugal.


    This declaration, Louis I is still trustworthy. After all these years, it is true that Austria has never reached out to their colony.


    To break the favourable situation for the promise of the British, in Louis I''s view it was totally worthless.


    Moreover, even if Portugal really gets Zambia, linking Angola and Mozambique may not be a good thing.


    The buffer between the major powers is not good, especially if they stand in line, they can only be tied to the British and bear the revenge of Austria.


    This was not what Louis I wanted, but it was also not easy to reject the British. In the style of John Bull, how could it be easy to let them go?


    ...


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 Chapter 458： Are acting

    The British did not hide the Austrian ambassador to Portugal, and the news passed back to Vienna as soon as possible. This time it was the Vienna government''s turn to be aggressive. It is completely unknown how the British suddenly took explosives.


    The crisis in South Africa is only a potential one. Now that Austria is busy operating new territories, it has not sought out the British''s obscurity.


    Not long ago, Colonial Minister Josip Jelacic retired gloriously. Now he is acting as Deputy Colonial Minister Stephen.


    Stephen was also a legend. During the colonization of Austria, he was temporarily appointed as the mayor of New Brook, and then opened the Qingyun Road.


    He successively served as Governor of West Africa and Governor of Congo, and was later transferred to Vienna as Deputy Colonial Minister. After his retirement, Josip Jelacic presided over the work.


    After so many years of development, the colonial ministry is no longer the dispensable department at the beginning, but the real power department after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Defense.


    Colonial Minister Stephen explained: "Her Majesty, it has been verified that we have not had a major conflict with the British in Africa in recent times.


    Just last month, the Governor of West Africa also communicated with the British on the issue of British colonial strongholds in the West African region. Negotiations have made breakthrough progress, and now they are only negotiating on the issue of prices. "


    Obviously, the British, Austrian, and South African crisis was not provoked by the Austrian African colonial government. The colonial bureaucracy is not a fool, even if it is to do with South Africa, it will not be now.


    Wouldn''t it be better to wait for the railway to pass and then pay attention to South Africa?


    Moreover, conflicts in the West African region can be resolved through negotiations, and conflicts in the South African region are equally possible.


    The militants may have, but we will not choose the British as the enemy. This opponent is well packed on land, and when he wins at sea, he reverses it.


    Because of the gold mine problem in West Africa, everyone has been deadlocked for more than ten years. Now Austria has leveled the Dutch, Portuguese, and French, and it is not relying on force, mainly because the gold mine is finished.


    To be precise, the gold mines that have been discovered and have mining value in the areas under control of various countries have been mined.


    Without economic benefits and strategic value, the remaining problems are naturally easy to handle. Colonies, as long as the price is right, they can be sold.


    If anyone pays a high price, Franz doesn''t mind selling a few colonies. Austria''s colonies are scattered all over the world. Together, they total more than 17 million square kilometers, and many of them are not of much value.


    You can tell by looking at the degree of importance that Franz values ??the African colonies, not because of the richness here, or because of the high strategic value here, mainly because of its proximity and sufficient development potential.


    Asia and the Americas may have better natural conditions, but the distance determines the Vienna government''s weak control over those areas.


    The transoceanic telegraph is still under construction. Before the instant communication could not be guaranteed, the Vienna government had to delegate power to the colony.


    It is enough to be able to obtain benefits. Nowadays, except for the strategic value of the Central American colonies, overseas is a weapon that restricts Americans. Other regions are just economic benefits.


    Tragically, like Alaska, they have to spend money every year. Franz then circled several uninhabited islands near Canada in preparation for disgusting the British.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "According to the information we have collected, the British have done very strange things. If they can draw the Portuguese, they can indeed dominate in South Africa.


    In fact, although they have no alliance, the two sides have long stood together on the South African issue. We are expanding too fast, the Portuguese have been very vigilant, and many times they are biased towards the British.


    However, if they were to stand up directly against us, the Portuguese should not be so unwise.


    Even if our forces were expelled from South Africa, it would only be temporary. Once the two sides tore their faces, even with the support of the British, Portugal could not keep the African colonies.


    If we want, we can end Portugal''s colonial empire at any time. In this context, I don''t think Portugal dares to jump out.


    We can think of it, as can the British. Knowing that you can''t do this, I''m afraid it''s a big problem. "


    Weissenberg saw something wrong, and Franz saw it too, unfortunately not knowing exactly what the problem was, prompting the British to do it.


    It is not impossible to win over Portugal. If the interests are large enough, the Portuguese are likely to win.


    However, Franz didn''t believe the British were willing to give it. Moreover, even if the British promised, would the Portuguese dare to believe it?


    Not bragging. The credibility of the British these days is better than the Russians.


    Portugal is the ancestor of the powers. These routines were played by them. It is not easy to fool them.


    Could it be that the gold deposits in South Africa have been exposed and the British are desperate to take them down, even at the expense of Austria?


    After that, Franz dispelled the thought again. It is not so easy to find out the gold reserves. Just the discovery of several gold mines, even the discovery of the Rand mining area, is not enough to make the British risk.


    It''s not that the temptation of the Rand mining area is small, but the point is that no one will believe it. 60,000 tons of gold reserves, that is a joke. Is there so much gold in the world that has been mined, all a big question mark.


    Based on the prospecting technology and mining technology at that time, the reserves were estimated at two or three thousand tons at most, and it was impossible to add more.


    More than 95% of the gold mines in later generations have no value in mining in this era. Includes a lot of rich ore, because natural conditions have no mining value.


    Otherwise, gold in West Africa will not be mined for more than ten years. It is not that the gold mines have been mined out, but mainly gold mines of economic value have been mined out.


    Since it is not for gold, it is naturally impossible for diamonds. The price of diamonds has not been speculated.


    Most people are thinking about eating and can''t afford this luxury. Rich people are not good at flickering, and do not take diamonds too seriously.


    "Paying close attention to the actions of the British is not just about the African region, but we must be more vigilant wherever our interests are involved.


    No matter what the British want, they just have to find a way to destroy it. Now that they have drawn Portugal, let our people go to the trouble. "


    Can''t figure it out, Franz simply doesn''t bother to think about it, and just destroys it. In case it is a false shot by the British, it is not impossible that the real target is someone else.


    Franz also played with this kind of thing. In many cases, false information is released in order to distract the enemy''s sight.


    If someone walks by the nose, it''s a good idea, but it''s better to change things with inconvenience.


    Anyway, even if it is true that Britain and Portugal have joined forces, at most, it will allow Austria to temporarily lose money in South Africa. Now it will return for up to three or five years, and it will not threaten Austria''s core interests.


    ...


    Ministers in Lisbon, Britain and Austria acted, and the atmosphere of the Portuguese government became tense.


    This multiple-choice question is not easy to do. If Britain and Austria fought directly, Portugal would naturally be on the British side.


    Anyway, there is a barrier between France and Spain on the land, the British Royal Navy at sea, and Austria''s tentacles cannot reach Portugal.


    Regrettably, the two countries are just colonial conflicts. They are still ten thousand miles away from the outbreak of war. At this time, standing in line is dangerous.


    Whoever supports it will offend another family. In the game of great powers, no one can do anything but revenge on Portugal can do it.


    The tension of the government soon spread to the people. Many people know that the time has come to determine Portugal''s fate.


    Portugal is now divided into two factions. Generally speaking, it still supports more British people, but Austria has lower requirements and less risks.


    Just to make them neutral, they do not need to participate directly in the confrontation of the great powers, so they have gained the support of the neutral factions, and the two factions are now equal.


    As a businessman engaged in overseas trade, Roseton is also very concerned about international politics. Seeing that both Britain and Austria have shown their magical powers, he has even eliminated the recent ocean shipping business.


    There are many opportunities to make money, but definitely not now. Are you afraid of encountering pirates when you are nervous at this time?


    There is no doubt that once the Portuguese government handles it improperly, their chances of encountering pirates will greatly increase.


    The martial arts of the great powers are so high, if you are unhappy, you will have to be behind. Both the British and Olympic empires are cosmopolitan empires. It is simply impossible to avoid their sphere of influence.


    For the sake of safety, recently, the frequency of Portuguese merchant ships going to sea has been greatly reduced. The offshore trade is also called, and everyone in the ocean trade is very cautious.


    Being ransacked by pirates has a chance to survive; if it is unfortunately ransacked by the navy, it is dead.


    Pirates need to cut wool, usually they will not kill past merchants, this is their food and clothing parents; changing the navy robbery is not the same, in order to reputation must also be destroyed.


    Of course, under normal circumstances, the navies of various countries will not enter the navy, and occasionally there are several black sheep, that is understandable.


    It is best not to bet on this luck, after all, the British and Austrian countries are not high in morals. In case the government just got out of the sea and retaliated against the enemy, they were in danger.


    In this era, thousands of ships are in accidents every year, and more than 200 ships are missing. Ocean trade is a real high risk.


    As soon as he got under the Foreign Ministry building, Roseton met an old friend. You don''t need to ask him to know that they are all concerned about the British-Olympic conflict.


    "Julian, how is it?"


    Roseton asked expectantly that if he continued to drag this way, he would miss the best ocean season. This era was mainly powered by sails, and the monsoon at sea was also a very important factor.


    Julian shook his head and teased and said, "There is still no result. The gang of officials are still arguing, as if Portugal''s position is really important."


    Roseton clashed with his enemies: "Damn it all, we''re going to eat dirt this year!"


    The Portuguese bourgeoisie has long been dissatisfied with the government. Despite some reforms, Louis I has not been able to satisfy the capitalists.


    The government''s hesitation now stimulates dissatisfaction among capitalists. To most capitalists, standing in line now is a joke.


    Britain and Austria are indeed attracting Portugal. The problem is that they attach very little importance and do not give much benefit.


    That being the case, why is it necessary to risk standing teams, isn''t neutrality good? Participating in the British-Olympic conflict is a bad one.


    Think of it this way, but it won''t work. Portugal''s decline has long been decent. They can keep a large colony and rely on diplomatic means to control their sources.


    Louis I also wanted to declare neutrality and not take part in the breaking things between Britain and Austria, but things were not something he could say.


    The British are reluctant to let go. Austria also wants to see what medicine is sold in the British gourd. The Portuguese government can only accompany it.


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 Chapter 459： Redefine Italy

    In order to test the British, Franz decided to speed up the French annexation of Italy, and now Naples, the Papal States, Tuscany and other states are bargaining with the French.


    The absolute gap in strength has made them lose their intention to confront by force. Originally, Austria was expected to intervene, but unfortunately, the Vienna government chose to watch a show.


    The excuses are readily available, old accounts from 1848. At that time, due to public opinion, these states were on the opposite side of Austria. Although the aristocratic king was still a good friend of Austria, he decisively dragged his back and did not cause Austria any real trouble.


    The generous Franz has never thought about it, and now choosing to stand by and watch is revenge. The Italians need to pay for their willfulness.


    This is a plain statement. The secret connection between the Habsburgs and the Italian nobility has never been broken.


    Including Austria now supporting them, otherwise these state governments would not have the bargaining power to negotiate with the French.


    Vienna normally promised that France would annex these Italian states, but how to annex it depends on the actual situation.


    As a member of the aristocratic class, it is now no problem to protect class interests. Napoleon III is also a vested interest. It is impossible to break this hidden European rule, or the European continent will not be able to mingle.


    Austria rebuilt the precedent of Shinra and set an example for Napoleon III. Now he also wants to serve as Italian emperor.


    As for the fact that there was no emperor in Italy, he was ignored decisively. How did the Emperor of France come, and the Italian emperor could copy it, I believe that the pope would make the right choice.


    The Romans forced the pope to be crowned in Rome. Many predecessors have done this kind of thing. Napoleon III did not mind emulating one or two.


    It is naturally impossible to completely annex the Italian region peacefully. Austria rebuilt Shen Luo, that is, the Germans themselves wanted to unify and build a strong country.


    The Italians also want to be unified, but they are not willing to be unified by the French. Without a public opinion basis, Napoleon III had to intimidate and induce.


    Now the French soldiers have appeared in the Italian states. No military action was taken, which was a reluctance to cooperate with the governments of the states.


    At best, it is about the conditions. No government has openly opposed it, leaving the French with no opportunity to do so. Now these guys who are not slippery are paying sky-high prices one by one.


    This was what Franz was happy to see, and it would be even more interesting if Napoleon III could not help but kill them.


    Without the cooperation of these ground-head snakes, the Italian region will soon become chaotic. At that time, instead of strengthening France''s national strength, it will consume their strength.


    Even if these earth snakes are recovered, it does not mean that they are all right. If the French do not intervene at all and rely on the rule of these state governments, it is estimated that they can barely maintain it.


    Once involved, anti-French will become the mainstream of Italy in the future. Even if it is to shift social conflicts, these people will lead hatred to the French.


    Moreover, there are conflicts of interest. Don''t look at the fact that the capitalists seem to be very cooperative now. When the future legal capital conflicts, you will know how serious the consequences are.


    It is almost impossible for this bowl of water to be leveled. Once the Italian capitalists think that the government favors French capital, it is no wonder that they do not support the Revolutionary Party.


    This view is that personal subjective tendencies are too strong and can almost be said to be inevitable. This happens from time to time in Austria, and often people go to the Supreme Court to bring a lawsuit.


    Many times, there will be an embarrassing situation where both sides have a reason, so that the judges do not know what to do, and finally they have to resolve it in private.


    Of course, once such a thing is encountered, the legislative body will make targeted patches, and the improvement of the legal system is how to go step by step.


    If you arrive in France, you may not wait until the lawsuit is over, and the crowd outside the demonstration will be able to torture the Paris government to death.


    It is estimated that the French are also prepared for these problems, but they cannot predict how serious the consequences will be, otherwise they will not be so active now.


    After all, the problems that happened in Austria were finally properly resolved and did not cause trouble.


    Why can''t we do what others can do? This pride is not lacking in the French.


    Napoleon III has begun to pave the way for his son. If he cannot satisfy the French desire for a great country, I am afraid that Napoleon IV will have a headache in the future.


    Napoleon III, who was good at playing with people''s hearts, cannot fail to know the terrible nature of this kind of thinking. Now following the example of Austria to form Shen Luo to establish a French-Italian combined empire, it is also forced out.


    Napoleon III was confident in the combat effectiveness of the French army, and once the United Empire was established, it was the European hegemon.


    This can already satisfy the pursuit of most French people, and the empire''s foundation will be stable. Of course, being able to ascend to the throne of Italy is also a temptation for him personally.


    Riches always need to return home. For the Bonaparte family, the Italian throne is also very significant, even though the Italian king was established in the Napoleonic era.


    There are still many fans in Italy. These people are Napoleon III who dare to be Italy''s confidence. With force, supporters, and opportunities, why shrink back?


    As for jurisprudence, it is a big deal to have another election. This time, instead of the popular election, let the state government choose directly.


    As the King of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he is also eligible to run. Who else would dare to grab this position besides Napoleon III? Since he is the only candidate, he is naturally elected.


    Theoretically, Ludwig I of the Kingdom of Lombard is also eligible to run, and Lombardy can also be considered a member of the Italian region. Even Franz has a Venezia crown on his head and is one of the candidates.


    However, neither Franz nor Ludwig I thought that he was a member of Italy, and naturally he would not run over the mess.


    Obviously, Napoleon III did not think so. Having multiple roles in Europe is the standard for established nobles, especially the title of emperor.


    How to kick out the two kingdoms of Lombardy and Venesia from Italy has become the most problematic problem for Napoleon III.


    Napoleon III did not think that a treaty could bind Austria in front of interests. If something happens in the middle, Franz jumps out to run for the Italian emperor, and he will make a wedding dress for others.


    After all, in terms of family influence, the Bonaparte family is still inferior to Habsburg. The deepest heritage of the old nobles is that they have many relatives and sufficient legal principles.


    In order to speed up the pace of the French, Franz decided not to make Napoleon III embarrassed, but to quit on his own initiative.


    ...


    At Sch?nbrunn Palace, Franz summoned Foreign Minister Weissenberg and instructed: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes the French and convenes an international conference in Vienna to repartition the disputed parts of Europe.


    For example, the Venezia and Lombardy regions should belong to the German region, not the Italian region. Now it is a German cultural circle. "


    This is what Napoleon III wanted to do, but did not dare to do. The division of Italy by name was actually a definition of the sovereignty of the Italian Empire that was about to emerge.


    No matter how ferocious the trend of unification in Italy is, it is an indisputable fact that since the collapse of the Roman Empire, Italy has never been unified again.


    The so-called legal sovereignty does not exist at all. Lombardy and Venesia are now reluctant to mingle with them and there are no legal issues.


    A region is not a country. How can we talk about sovereignty? Before the birth of the Italian Confederacy, changing the geographical name in advance was a political signal that Franz sent to Napoleon III.


    Anyway, the division of territory is artificial. It is not impossible to re-divide now. As long as France and Austria are consistent, what''s the point of changing the geographical scope?


    This will not involve the interests of all parties, and even if there is objection, there will not be much problem. The reason for the division was all Franz thought about, and it was organized according to culture.


    As a result, the definition of the German region is even broader. With the exception of Lombardy and Venesia, much of the Balkans has become German.


    Regardless of whether the outside world recognizes it or not, Austria''s official documents can change. These regions are indeed German cultural circles, and there is nothing wrong with the division according to cultural traditions.


    Weissenberg thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I''m afraid that this will be a bit of a hassle. These areas are only called by people. If you divide the area according to cultural circles, I am afraid it will cause many countries to be vigilant."


    Vigilance is inevitable. Who wants Austria''s propaganda slogan to unify the German region? The political slogans are so shouted, everyone is not surprised.


    Of course, it''s not much better not to shout this slogan. Just pull someone in Europe and ask: Does Austria have the ambition to unify the German region, and the answer is the same-yes.


    Anyway, I can''t hide it, it is better to shout out brightly. The slogan of the Vienna government has been screaming for so many years, and the result remains the same.


    Be vigilant, but not so hostile. After all, Franz is not a radical, holding up the banner of "peaceful reunification", and so many states in the Shinra Empire are examples.


    If it weren''t for fear of detonating the situation in Europe, Franz would be able to split the German Federal Empire at any time. In recent years, many small states have been drawn to Austria.


    Now if we expand the scope of the German region, it is estimated that Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands will be unable to sleep.


    Franz said indifferently: "Don''t worry. At the same time as you divide the region, you can sign an international convention to clarify the¡® regional nouns cannot be a unified legal basis'' with the legal situation, to give them peace of mind. ¡±


    This is all nonsense, regional nouns have never been a unified legal basis. Is it possible that everyone is a human being, and can we legally unify the earth?


    The so-called reassuring people might as well say that they are flickering and let them relax their vigilance. As for the future, Franz didn''t really think of them.


    Originally there was only a projectile land, and there were not many resources, and it was very troublesome to govern. As long as it''s not water in his head, Franz will choose to expand in easier areas.


    Now that everyone is playing well, expanding the scope of the German region is mainly for publicity needs and is conducive to exporting German culture.


    It may be inconspicuous now, and the future is the big German cultural circle. Otherwise, it would be tragedy to make the layout ahead of time and make English the mainstream in the world.


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 Chapter 460： Join-split

    London


    Since the Russian Empire has not fallen behind, France and Austria have been the greatest enemies of the British. Although Franz has already converged, with the continuous development and growth of Austria, he is still regarded as the enemy by the British.


    I don''t know when it started, the actions of the Vienna government were stared at by the British, and it was considered to have enjoyed the treatment of the German two in advance.


    If there is no French to share the pressure, the British will form an anti-Austrian alliance, which is the kind of thing they are best at.


    The seemingly humble redefinition of the zone, the London government was aware of the danger, and in their view it was a sign of the joint efforts of France and Austria.


    Fao joined forces, and the result was terrible. Throughout the world, there is no second person who is qualified to join Faul and Britain.


    Late at night on Downing Street, the Prime Minister''s official residence was brightly lit. Benjamin Disraeli convened an emergency meeting the first night, not that he couldn''t hold his breath, but that the situation was on the verge of getting out of control.


    In recent years, they have been very cautious about the two countries, even if they did not dare to do too much, they were worried that the two countries would come together because of pressure.


    Prime Minister Benjamin opened a top-secret document, which was left by his predecessor. The above is only speculation and there is no substantial evidence.


    But the content was terrible. Former Prime Minister John Russell believed that there was a close agreement between France and Austria, and even the two parties had already formed an alliance.


    Judgment is based on Austria''s default French annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Based on this judgment, in the subsequent political diplomacy, many trials were conducted.


    The number of trials has increased, but I am not sure whether this is a smoke bomb released by the two countries. After all, France and Austria can be each other''s biggest competitors in Europe.


    Benjamin was also unbelieving. He also believed that his predecessor was too weak in treating France and Austria, and did not show British domineering.


    Now his judgment has changed. As long as Lombardy and Venesia and the Italian region have cut, Napoleon III''s biggest obstacle to the throne of Italy will be gone.


    As time went by, under normal circumstances Austria should curb the expansion of the French, but now the Vienna government has made the opposite decision, and the Prime Minister of Benjamin must not be worried.


    "The information has been sent to everyone, and I invite you to come late at night to discuss countermeasures. From the current situation, the rumors of the alliance between France and Austria are almost certain.


    The question now is where does Britain go from here. Can we suppress them in the face of the challenges of France and Austria? "


    The international situation is not good for Britain, it is a disaster for politics and diplomacy, but it is another feast for the military.


    Secretary of the Navy Robert took the lead in stating: "The Royal Navy is capable of meeting all challenges, and even if the opponents are France and Austria, we are able to defend British security."


    This is not bragging, the Royal Navy really has this strength. As long as they do not die, they also have a certain chance of winning in the face of the joint efforts of France and Austria.


    Of course, this is only tactical. Strategically, as a maritime nation, the navy is the lifeblood of Britain. They have no way to fight with France and Austria.


    The head of Benjamin Disraeli was quite certain: "Well, from now on the Royal Navy must be prepared. If war really breaks out, you will have to defend Britain."


    Robert replied in a righteous voice: "Please ...".


    The Secretary of the Army was eager to try, but soon fell silent. It''s not that he didn''t want to show his position, mainly because no one believed it.


    If the Royal Navy cannot guarantee Britain''s security, isn''t it funny to count on the Army? France and Austria are the great powers of the army. Any army is three or five times as powerful as the British army.


    The navy''s guarantee reassured everyone. It is a small problem that France and Austria cannot be suppressed at the same time. Britain eats by wisdom, and they can fight wisdom without fighting.


    After receiving a positive answer from the Royal Navy, Foreign Minister McLean proposed: "The situation is not so bad. France and Austria are contradictory. Even if they are allied, it is difficult to cooperate sincerely.


    This is an opportunity. If possible, I suggest the formation of an international alliance of Britain, France and Austria to jointly dominate international affairs.


    Then, slowly provoked the relationship between France and Austria until this alliance collapsed. "


    There is an ally called a pit teammate, and another ally called a crap. As a master of two arts, Macleans plans to use their expertise to split the French-Austrian alliance by diplomatic means.


    Colonial Minister Louis frowned, and asked dissatisfied, "Did we all give up our previous plans?


    Don''t forget how fast Austria has expanded overseas in recent years. If it is not curbed anymore, there will be no limit to the future. "


    This is the fact that Austria''s combat effectiveness in its overseas expansion is startling. No one can keep up with the speed of expansion.


    Foreign Minister McLean smiled slightly and asked: "This world is almost divided, and everyone''s expansion has basically reached its limit. If the Austrians want to continue to expand, they must match up with other countries.


    The reason why they are expanding so fast is that in addition to the large number of immigrants, there is also the flexible foreign policy of the Vienna government.


    In the expansion of overseas colonies, they avoided the core colonies of each country and expanded toward the land of no-ownership. In doing so, Austria''s strength will naturally not be hostile.


    It''s not the same now, and one step forward will be in conflict with other countries. The rate of expansion will naturally slow down, or even stop.


    Our original plan was to give them a little trouble at best. If a colonial war breaks out, I am afraid we will not take much advantage.


    Sir Louis, can you tell me how many troops are needed to occupy colonies across Austria? "


    Louis froze slightly, he didn''t expect Macleans to ask the question. However, professional Louis still gave the answer.


    "The Austrian colonies mainly consist of five parts: Austrian Africa, Austrian South Ocean, Austrian Central America, Austrian South America, and Austrian North America.


    The first is Austrian North America, which is a country of ice and snow, including Alaska and some islands in the Arctic Ocean, that is, the island between Canada and Glenwood.


    The area may be more than 2 million square kilometers. No one knows the specific situation, because it is an uninhabited area.


    The total population of Austrian North America should not exceed 10,000. It is estimated that even one can be taken down, or a pirate can solve them.


    Secondly, Austria belongs to South America, that is, the Cortania Plateau, which extends to the Drake Channel. There are about 100,000 indigenous people, and more than 50,000 European immigrants.


    Both Argentina and Chile are interested in this land, and with a little encouragement, they are likely to do it.


    There are many islands in the Austrian Nanyang region, and it is a bit troublesome to move. It is also the most densely populated of all the Austrian colonies, with more than 400,000 immigrants in Europe alone.


    Because of the relationship between Lanfang Autonomous Province, a large number of Chinese people have gathered here, with a total number of more than 3 million, and there are more than 4-5 million local indigenous people.


    Every year can provide a lot of wealth to Austria, so the Vienna government also attaches great importance to it, where two infantry divisions are stationed.


    War time¡­¡­"


    Foreign Minister Macleans shouted, "Stop!"


    "Sir Louis, you also explained the situation. Austrian North America is a country of ice and snow. In addition to being good-looking, it cannot bring any substantial benefits to Austria.


    The Austrian and South Americans are almost the same. Every year, the Vienna government is required to throw money into it, and the balance of payments cannot be achieved.


    These two areas are really easy to use, but in addition to their large area, are there any other advantages? If Chile and Argentina are really interested, you do n¡¯t need to do anything, just pay for it.


    As long as the money is in place, the Vienna government does not mind selling the compensation area.


    The remaining three colonies form the core of the Austrian colonial system. It''s a shame that these areas are not moving unless we tear our faces and go to battle in person.


    Otherwise, I don''t think anyone can capture the Austrian Nanyang. There is no doubt that the Dutch are afraid to take action unless they are no longer native.


    Not to mention Austrian Central America, we need to suppress Americans with the Austrians, and we cannot move at all.


    I am afraid no one thinks that anyone can capture Austrian Africa? Even the combined strength of European countries on the African continent is at most equal to them.


    In this case, how valuable is our previous plan? Apart from making the Government of Vienna look ugly, we cannot obtain any substantial benefits.


    It may even lead to the fall of South Africa. If Portugal remains neutral and the Austrians unite the two Boer republics, our power in Cape Town cannot hold South Africa. "


    Interest is always the best catalyst. The plan of the colonial ministry really hit Austria, but unfortunately it did not hurt substantially.


    Even if they had captured Austrian North America and Austrian South America, the Vienna government would have lost face and saved more than 200,000 Aegis annually.


    In reality, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli naturally made the choice that best served the interests of the British Empire.


    "From the current situation, the most important thing at the moment is to interrupt or split the Franco-Austrian alliance. All other plans have been postponed for the time being.


    If we do not take action again, I am afraid that Napoleon III will soon be emperor of Italy, and the Austrians will annex the German Federation. "


    By speculation alone, Prime Minister Benjamin came to an almost completely correct answer, and his political judgment was absolutely extraordinary.


    Finance Minister Molito said with anxiety: "This is indeed a top priority. It is very unwise to confront France and Austria directly. Provoking their contradictions and keeping the European continent in balance is the best way to meet British interests.


    By the way, our finances are also in trouble and it takes time to sort it out. The previous governments were too belligerent, and we have been fighting for more than a decade.


    They borrowed it readily, and the final debt fell on our shoulders. In the last two decades, our total debt has tripled.


    Now, 34% of our annual fiscal revenue is used to pay down debt. If we continue, today of the Russian Empire is our tomorrow. "


    This is a big trouble. The wealth of the British Empire does not mean that the government has money. In the past ten years, the London government has provoked the Near East War, the Persian War, the suppression of the Indian rebellion, the Ethiopian war ...


    No matter how big a family business can''t withstand such frustration, debt will naturally go up.


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 Chapter 461： Encourage fertility

    In the morning, the sun gilded the ground, and the humid air was still a bit sweet, and the yellow trees began to extract new teeth, telling the coming of spring.


    Today is another good day, after a simple breakfast. Opening a colonial development report, Franz began a day of work.


    Under normal circumstances, he would not care about these details, but this time it was a bit special. A large satellite was put in the New Brook area last year, which attracted the attention of the Vienna government.


    The New Brook area has a birth rate of more than 5.1% for three consecutive years. Except for bears, several major European countries cannot compare with it.


    As immigration areas, the majority of the population are suitable for childbearing, and higher birth rates are normal. However, maintaining this record for three consecutive years has attracted Franz''s attention.


    This era is the era of the European population explosion, and the birth rates of all countries are very high.


    The Russian natural European champion, according to the collected data, the Austrian Population Agency has judged that the lowest fertility record of bears in the past ten years is 4.92%, the highest record is 5.39%, and most of the time exceeds 5.1% .


    Well, this number is incomparable. Teddy bears have a high birth rate because their mortality rate is equally high.


    In this era, the normal death rate of Russia''s population is generally about 3.6%, and occasionally it will exceed 4.0%. It is also the European champion.


    If the birth rate of the average country was the same, the Russian Empire would be long gone.


    From the overall situation in Europe, Austria''s performance is also good, with the birth rate remaining at about 4.1%, only for the Russians.


    If you look at the birth rate of specific populations, you will find that the birth rate in Central Europe is low, and some areas have fallen to 3.6%; the birth rate in southern Europe is high, and some regions can reach 4.5%.


    The more developed the region, the lower the birth rate. This has become the biggest problem for Franz. If this situation is not changed, refer to France next door.


    As the most open country in Europe, France generally has a birth rate of about 2.6% and a mortality rate of about 2.3%, maintaining a very weak growth rate.


    If it is placed on future generations, it is estimated that the French will be crazy. It''s a pity that this era is not eye-catching at all. This is an era when everyone is making full use of their power.


    Faced with the high mortality rate, who dares to play without fertility, wait for genocide!


    Franz has accepted the fact that the birth rate is not as good as that of the Russians. With the advantages of medical technology, the population growth rate has finally been leveled with the Russians.


    Franz has also published many documents, but with little effect. Most colonies also have low birth rates, and coupled with high mortality rates, population growth has been very low.


    Franz''s birth rate is so high that Franz naturally needs to pay attention. This is a big plan for the future. If it can be promoted, it will make a lot of money.


    The report was not submitted by the colonial officials themselves, but was obtained by Franz himself.


    The reason is naturally simple. What if someone falsifies the data?


    Africa is not the South Ocean and the Americas, and mixed races are impossible. It''s really possible to mess up a bunch of mixed-races in those areas. As long as the characteristics are not too obvious, it is difficult to distinguish them at a glance.


    It is normal for bureaucrats to falsify for political performance. Therefore, the birth rates of Nanyang and Central America have always been high. As long as it is not too much, the Vienna government will not pursue it, and Africa has no conditions to follow.


    As a key area of ??operation, the Vienna government attaches more importance to Africa than the total number of colonies in other regions.


    In order to ensure control of the colony, it has always been a key area of ??supervision, and the autonomy of bureaucrats has been limited.


    For example: The Governor, in other colonies, was in charge of the army and dismissed the people. Here, the Governor is also the supreme commander, but only the military attache is in charge of the military, and civil affairs are managed by the local government.


    Being unable to make up numbers does not mean that you cannot make fraud. Colonial mortality has always been high, but it has continued to decline as local development has improved and medical technology has advanced.


    If there is a bureaucratic birth rate fraud, raising the birth rate data, and then reusing the previous mortality rate, it will virtually increase the death toll.


    The artificial increase in the number of deaths offsets this part of the fake birth population, and the book is erased.


    Anyway, as long as the colonial mortality rate has not increased, it can be accounted for, and the birth rate is one of the criteria for evaluating the performance of local officials.


    The people who come up with this method are said to be from accounting, and they are the best at making fake accounts.


    Franz is currently assigned to work in a state-owned mining company that is about to go bankrupt. When will the company come back to life and when can it return to the city?


    Talent is rare and cannot be wasted. If it works well, it saves a state-owned enterprise; if it doesn''t work well, it can only stay in the mine as a miner in the second half of his life.


    ...


    After carefully reading the report, Franz believes that this time it is not a fraud. The measures listed above can indeed stimulate fertility.


    All benefits in the New Brook area are linked to childbirth. The more you give birth, the more benefits you get.


    For example, the government''s unemployment benefit is only eligible for receiving parents who have children. (Unlimited for those who contribute to the country or make significant contributions to society)


    It is also very user-friendly. If one child counts one, parents with two children can receive two copies. (If one spouse is unemployed, it will be paid at 50% off.)


    This is just one of them. As an immigrant city, housing in the New Brook area is provided by the city government, which is also one of the preferential conditions to encourage immigrants.


    Anyway, land is not valuable, the main cost is the construction cost, and the problem of providing housing is not big. New Brook City Council provides small houses, which usually do not exceed 50 square meters.


    The large-sized apartment was intentionally set a high price by the government, and it is almost on par with the house prices in Vienna. In short, ordinary people cannot afford it.


    And then issued a rule: anyone who has more than three children can enjoy a house purchase discount, each additional child gift 40 square meters, more than eight child families, the government provides free decoration, and comes with a set of furniture.


    In addition to these, there are a series of preferential policies, such as maternity holidays and maternity subsidies. Although the money is not much, the local government''s attention has been reflected.


    Even pensions have come out. Austria has pensions, but now only those who contribute to the country are eligible to receive them.


    The New Brook City government has expanded the scope of collection, so long as five children are born, and above are eligible to receive, this standard is still based on the number of births, an additional child increased by 30%.


    This article can be skipped. The average age in this age is still around 40 years old, and those who can live up to the age of 60 to receive pensions are rare.


    The absence of a pension system in Austria is not because Franz does not pay attention to this problem, but that it is not needed at all.


    Those who can live to over 60 years of age are usually in good family conditions. If the poor ca n¡¯t open the pot, they wo n¡¯t have such a long life.


    A series of measures to encourage fertility are very discordant to single dogs, Dink families, and families with few children. Unless credit is given to the country, these social benefits have nothing to do with them.


    Franz wondered if this was a trespasser. Frightened by the low fertility of future generations, this kind of extreme population stimulus measures came out.


    Anyway, it works. As long as the people do not object, Franz will naturally have no opinion.


    Now that it has been implemented in the New Brook area and has achieved results, this means that civil resistance will not be too strong.


    With limited funding to stimulate fertility and increase population growth, this is of special significance to Austria.


    If we continue to play this way, we will not be able to achieve a good birth rate in Austria, and we can still attack Russia.


    Franz is very skeptical that if this policy becomes a national policy, will European countries follow suit. If everyone comes like this, the world will not be ruined by play?


    Soon he dispelled this anxiety, and he was born and had to be raised. Families with five or six children in this age have to go, and how much they can support is a question.


    Before a condom, pregnancy is usually uncontrolled. The birth rate is high in all countries, and the rate of abortion is also very high.


    At this time, Franz suddenly discovered that compulsory education in Austria also stimulated population growth. After all, school management of meals in the compulsory education stage saved family expenses.


    This was a pleasant surprise. I decided to take care of school meals at that time. It was to encourage parents to send their children to school. To this end, students still have to rely on sandboxes to learn.


    After 1860, all students were guaranteed access to textbooks. Since last year, we have been able to receive free workbooks.


    Austria is playing the poorest compulsory education, and it is estimated that many literati will be touted in the future. After all, there are stories that can be passed on.


    Even now, the sandbox is not lost. After all, paper is still very expensive, and homework books issued by the school still cannot meet the demand.


    Franz immediately decided to pass on this meaningful sandbox. Do you want to make a show for your sons to use? This is a question worth thinking about.


    In the end, he decided to show his face, which was too fake. No one believed it, and he would probably be laughed at.


    Franz''s perverted population stimulus plan was not prepared to be promoted by himself, and was directly transferred to the Prime Minister.


    A good emperor cannot rob the cabinet. The prime minister is retiring anyway, and this work will be carried out just before leaving.


    Otherwise, it''s hard to say whether there is enough prestige for the newcomer to stand up to the pressure and promote the plan. Scolding is inevitable, at least the liberals will spray the government with blood.


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 Chapter 462： Adapt to local conditions

    Looking at the old white-haired prime minister, Franz was hesitant, and asked himself, "Is this really good?"


    This idea was quickly dispelled by him, and political indecision was intolerable. Besides, Prime Minister Felix looks very spirited, and he is also very easy to handle government affairs.


    Nostalgic Franz doesn''t like frequent substitutions, except for cabinet members who leave early for physical reasons, the rest are more than 20 years old.


    High-level stability guarantees the continuity of policies to the greatest extent. Austria has been able to maintain rapid development over the years, and they are all heroes.


    As for Gong Gao Zhenzhu, worrying about the cabinet becoming bigger, it is only the mediocre king that needs to be considered. Franz is not worried at all.


    As long as it is done properly, it can completely turn "Gong Gao Zhen Zhu" into a "Sage and Virtue". Most of the time the famous ministers set off the famous monks.


    To guide the public opinion a little bit, the courtiers'' credits are all used by the emperor to know and use them. Unless you are in the wrong position, you need to worry every day.


    In this respect, western emperors are much happier, so they don''t have to worry every day that their men will rebel when they grow up. Jurisprudence has been deeply rooted in people''s hearts, and it is now popular to look at the lineage, not the world in which the princes will have relatives.


    Of course, the Revolutionary Party is an exception. They are professional rebels and cannot be generalized.


    The information has been transmitted to everyone in the cabinet. Franz has developed a tacit understanding with them for many years. The emperor wants to do all the cabinet''s charge.


    Anyone in doubt first discussed it secretly in the palace, and then discussed it in the government before presenting it in the government. In addition to the cabinet''s responsibility, Franz is responsible for the aftermath.


    After reading the information, Felix said the opposite: "Your Majesty, there is no problem in encouraging fertility, but we must consider the actual situation.


    Judging from the current average income of the domestic population, theoretically, it is not a big problem for a couple to support five or six children. In fact, for some people, it is still very stressful.


    Especially for the working class, once they have children, it is difficult for both spouses to go to work together, reducing the income of one child and increasing family pressure.


    At present, the regions where domestic fertility declines are cities with rapid industrial development. Due to the pressure of life, many workers'' families are afraid to raise children.


    To increase the birth rate of the population, we must first solve this problem. Otherwise, with the development of the times, the number of workers becomes more and more difficult to handle. "


    Now the poorest in Austria is the working class. Perhaps their income is equal to that of farmers, but the standard of living is far from comparable.


    After all, housing expenses and daily living expenses consume a large part of their wealth.


    On the contrary, farmers are more comfortable. With the opening of the colonies, land conflicts in the country have been completely resolved, and the per capita land area has greatly increased, and their income has also increased.


    Most households have already repaid land ransom in advance, and now is the richest stage for farmers. But Franz knew that such good days would not last.


    With the development of productivity, the gap between industrial and agricultural scissors will become larger and larger, and these advantages will soon be offset.


    Now there are only few industrial products, and everyone''s needs are also small. The income on the land is sufficient for daily expenses, but as people''s needs increase, the money is not enough.


    It is too difficult to increase the income on the land. In fact, the income on the land is still declining.


    Just look at the Tsarist government that has been working hard to farm. It will be known that in a few years the Russians will return to the grain market again, and there will be a large number of grains from Russia hitting the market.


    Changes in supply and demand will directly affect food prices on the international market, which in turn will affect the income of Austrian farmers.


    Franz is always doing the work ahead. Increasing internal consumption is the most effective way. Encouraging fertility policies is the most beneficial measure. As the population increases, so does food consumption.


    Franz asked directly: "What plans does the Prime Minister have?"


    With his knowledge of Prime Minister Felix, now that a question has been asked, a solution is ready.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, in fact, it is not difficult to solve this problem, that is, there will be some financial pressure.


    Prior to this, we have introduced relevant laws, for example: the legal situation mandates paid maternity leave and prohibition of dismissal, but this is a sloppy salary.


    When the child is born, she still needs to be taken care of. During this period, the female workers can''t go to work normally, usually after the paid leave, they will be suspended by the company.


    It ¡¯s okay to have parents help, but these are a few, most of them are husband and wife who bring their own children.


    In this case, it is better to simply let his wife go home and bring the child. Part of the government subsidies to ease their pressure on life. "


    This is very German. Later generations in Germany also encouraged wives to bring children at home. I did not expect this concept to exist in this era.


    This concept is not advanced, but a practical need. Babies cannot be separated from human care, otherwise the little ones will starve to death after returning to work overtime. For fertility activists, they are actually unemployed.


    Franz wasn''t commenting on the subsidy, and the wool came out of the sheep. Now that the company has taken paid maternity leave, it can also be replaced by taxation.


    It is entirely possible to cancel paid maternity leave, and the government directly issues maternity subsidies. The government will bear the portion of insufficient tax revenue.


    As for the problem of reduced labor, Franz wasn''t worried at all. This influence is really small. In this era, it is still dominated by male workers, and the number of female workers in Austria does not exceed two million.


    Can''t so many people have children at the same time? If so, Franz doesn''t mind. This subsidy is not long-term, it is limited to a period of time.


    After thinking about it, Franz said: "There is no problem in granting subsidies. There is still time for this subsidy standard to be determined by the cabinet."


    Originally, Franz was preparing flour, which was economical and affordable. The subsidy is 20 yuan per month, which has been paid for 5 years.


    In terms of cost, direct distribution of flour is the cheapest. As a major food producing country, domestic food prices in Austria have not been high.


    If the government supplies flour uniformly and subsidizes 20 yuan per person per month, this cost can be controlled within 25 shillings, and the subsidy per person per year does not exceed 3 SHIELD.


    The purchasing power of Aegis is so strong. 1 Aegis is about 3.66 grams of gold. If the purchasing power is not strong, there will be problems. This is because chemical fertilizers have not been born, otherwise the price of food is not so high.


    Based on this figure, the childcare subsidy for five years is 15 SHIELD. Adding a population with 15 Aegis is very cost-effective.


    Things are not so simple, doing so will have a series of effects. For example: the price of flour on the market will be affected.


    20 kilograms of flour and bread made with ingredients are enough for a couple to eat for a month, and everyone is not just eating bread.


    Now that you have enough food, you don''t need to buy it. Businesses selling flour have diminished, and business selling bread has shrunk.


    Don''t look at this seemingly inconspicuous, but the market economy affects the whole body. These changes will also affect other industries, and what consequences will eventually be caused, Franz is not sure.


    For a country to take the liberty to break the economic cycle system will do more harm than good. Originally to save money, fiscal expenditure was saved, and fiscal revenue was reduced accordingly.


    This account must be calculated carefully, Franz naturally will not take a decision for granted. In case the resulting reduction in tax revenue exceeds the saved expenses, wouldn''t it be a big loss?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, specific policies are best formulated by local governments, and we only need to guide them.


    The situation is different in different regions, and standards cannot be unified. For example: We cannot reward housing in Vienna, or the urban population would explode within a few years. "


    Soon Franz reacted, and he couldn''t do it all. These measures can only be used as a reference. The conditions that the colonies can provide are not available in many places in the mainland.


    Take Vienna as an example. If you follow the example of New Brook, the biggest problem is not the urban population explosion, but the government financial bankruptcy.


    Unless Franz, the great landowner, puts an unlimited amount of land and suppresses housing prices. Otherwise, at the current price, each square meter will exceed 20 SHIELD, and 40 square meters will be 800 SHIELD. It is difficult for the Vienna government to not bankrupt.


    It is unrealistic to suppress house prices, and Vienna is in a special situation. The name of the city that never sleeps brings brand effects. Unlimited supply of land is even more nonsense, and infrastructure that cannot keep up is a disaster.


    Another example: urban-rural differences, regional differences, income differences, these issues need to be considered. If something goes wrong, it won''t end well.


    It is much better for local governments to formulate policies based on actual conditions. It is in line with the actual situation that different regions give different incentives.


    Anyway, it is related to political achievements, not afraid of bureaucrats. If you can''t do it well, you can switch to someone who can do it well, and now Austria has no shortage of officials.


    As a result, the cabinet has changed from an executor to a supervisor, and even responsibilities have disappeared. Even if the people are dissatisfied, they just catch the local government and scold them.


    After all, the standards vary from place to place, which proves that the original intention of the central government is good. The problem is that local governments made mistakes in implementation.


    It can be imagined that in the future, the subsidy standards in rich places will be high, and the subsidy standards in low money places will be low.


    And the birth rate of the population has just dropped out of position. The birth rate in economically developed areas is low, and the poorer places have higher birth rates.


    ...


    Just as Franz was struggling to grow the population, a conference on the rezoning of Europe was also taking place at the Vienna International Hotel.


    What was unexpected was that at this international conference of low specifications, the Foreign Ministers of Britain and France were present. As host, Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg can only chair the meeting in person.


    The foreign ministers of the three major powers gathered together, and the grade of the meeting was suddenly raised, which made the representatives of all countries coming to fight soy sauce very embarrassing.


    Diplomacy also pays attention to the principle of reciprocity, and status is too low to speak with confidence. Coupled with the fact that small countries have no confidence in international diplomacy, their right to speak has been compressed even more.


    Fortunately, it is just a division of European regions. In the final analysis, it is also a question of addressing.


    Everyone first determined that geographical terms did not represent jurisprudence and signed international conventions. The meeting was very enjoyable without affecting the actual interests of everyone.


    The host Weissenberg was very satisfied. Just before the meeting was announced to be a success, a staff member hurried to his feet and muttered in his ear.


    Weisenberg, who was smiling all over, suddenly became gloomy. The smasher came, if he didn''t take into account too many representatives, he would burst out on the spot.


    The international conference just confirmed that Lombardy and Venesia belong to the German region, and the Italians are now protesting outside.


    The news leaked quickly, apparently well prepared. This happened especially under Austria''s eyelids, which put the Vienna government directly into a passive position.


    ...


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 Chapter 463： Are they aligned?

    Under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, more than a hundred people gathered and put out slogans that had been prepared, and shouted: "Protest", "Protest" ...


    There are journalists from all over Europe waiting for the conference results. Photographers are busy adjusting their cameras to record this historical scene.


    Without any hesitation, Weissenberg ordered the crackdown as soon as possible. After receiving the naming, the police who came to hear the news, directly politely held the batons and rushed up to deal with the protesters as quickly as possible.


    The protesters were gone and Austria''s face was lost. This premeditated demonstration embarrassed the international conference.


    The Italian protests will not affect the outcome of the conference. With the same positions of France and Austria, the General Assembly quickly adopted a new international law that divides regions by cultural traditions.


    To some extent, this law is also good for the British. They can use this as a basis to bring the English zone into their sphere of influence.


    Well, the big powers don''t usually have a face. Even for this international convention, there are also many versions of interpretations, which are intentionally left blank.


    When it is needed, it can be interpreted according to the aspects that are most in line with its own interests to obtain the maximum benefits.


    For the big and small countries, international conventions are originally double standards. If far-fetched, it could become one of the foundations of the legalization of the colonies.


    The goal was achieved, but Weissenberg was not happy at all. The sudden appearance of protest crowds damaged the reputation of the Vienna government.


    Confidentiality is impossible. Representatives of so many countries, as well as reporters from major European newspapers, are not obliged to keep Austria confidential.


    Weissenberg can only expect people to respond quickly enough, without reporters taking photos, otherwise the trouble will be even greater.


    Everything has happened, and the lid must not be hidden. Weissenberg could not send someone to inspect the reporter''s camera equipment, which is something that the Vienna government must have.


    Of course, it would be impossible to say without the presence of diplomatic representatives from various countries. It is the code of conduct of the great powers to watch people serve food.


    The guests were away and Weissenberg''s smile disappeared. Grimace said, "Send someone to ask what is going on at the Vienna Police Station. Why did a group of people suddenly appear to spoil the situation?"


    The investigation has nothing to do with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but when it comes to diplomacy, Weissenberg must ask questions.


    He didn''t think that the Vienna Police Department would approve today''s march and that it could hide the police system and gather such a group of people. There must be a problem behind it.


    The Italian states also sent representatives, and none of them jumped out to oppose, so it would not make sense to plan this farce.


    Even a tenfold increase in the protests would have no effect. Austria cannot end the plan because of Italian objections.


    In the end, only the international reputation of the Vienna government is damaged, but reputation does not equal strength. As long as the strength is strong enough, no one dares to mess with it, even if it is notorious.


    At present, the reputation of Austria among the major powers is fairly good. It is set against Britain, France, and Russia, and it ca n¡¯t be worse.


    It ¡¯s a big deal to be scolded by international people for "tyranny". Anyway, they do n¡¯t even talk about it. The Austrian government also has official media.


    Tomorrow''s newspaper in Vienna, there will be outlaws collaborating with overseas forces to impact the news of international conferences.


    A middle-aged security officer immediately responded, "Yes, Minister!"


    Weissenberg didn''t stop and hurried to the palace. In addition to such a big thing, you still need to report to the emperor.


    This Franz has been informed and is being called on the phone by the Minister of Police.


    No matter who the opponent is, the enemy can organize hundreds of people in Vienna to do things, and the police know nothing?


    Is this not malfeasance? As long as you are a little more alert, you can intercept in advance without making jokes.


    Franz didn''t think the other party was willing, and sent hundreds of spies to do things. The value of the spy lies in the hidden darkness. Once exposed, it is dead.


    It is clear that there are no core characters in the protest groups now, most of them are fools.


    Austria is not France. Undocumented demonstrations are illegal activities, and exile is sufficient.


    Disgusted the Vienna government, it is no wonder that they are not exiled to the poor mountains and rivers. Maybe it will be thrown on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean, and spend the whole day with snow and ice.


    Of course, it is more likely to be frozen to death. The glacial world, which is tens of degrees below zero all year round, is not something that ordinary people can survive. Do not underestimate the revenge of bureaucrats.


    Smart people are hiding in the dark and controlling remotely, and even submitting a petition to the Vienna government is better than going straight up.


    The former is a legal act, and even if the Vienna government does not accept it, they will not have trouble; the latter is a crime, and it is impossible for bureaucrats affected by their careers to let them go.


    Franz didn''t care about the lives of these people. He was angry that the police did not have enough control over Vienna, and this apparently abnormal situation was not found.


    Hundreds of people can suddenly appear under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building today. Does that mean that one day there may be hundreds of people suddenly rebelling?


    The number of "hundred people" is no small. Most revolutions in Europe did not have a hundred people at the time of the uprising.


    If so many people suddenly burst out at a critical moment, the losses caused would be inestimable.


    "There are always people who want to harm people." Many people have this kind of thinking. As an emperor, it will be more serious. Franz never dares to take it lightly.


    When Weissenberg arrived at the palace, things were almost fruitful. The arrested person has confessed under police interrogation.


    It was not only Italians who participated in this illegal activity. After all, there are not many Italians in Vienna, and it is not easy to gather hundreds of people.


    The interrogation showed that five Italian students were organized to organize the protest. Most of the rest were hired with temporary high salaries. The middle-aged man named Robinson was provided to them.


    The clue was broken here. For the information of "Robinson", these two middle-aged teenagers knew nothing about them. They encountered them by accident in the "Feike" bar.


    Those stupid people who were stupefied were fooled by people they just met. In order to ensure the territorial integrity of Italy, they decided to fight hard.


    Participants were hired on the day of the event. Of course, the Vienna police did not have time to receive the news. It did not wait for the enthusiastic people to report the case, and everything had happened.


    Franz was very dissatisfied with the results of this survey. No one knew who was behind the scenes, and the Vienna government was embarrassed. It was a shame.


    Franz frowned and asked, "Tyren, haven''t you received any news?"


    Intelligence chief Tyren immediately replied: "It is preliminarily judged that this Robinson is a pseudonym. The first appearance was in Feike Bar, the first place to meet these idiots.


    They had three contacts before and after, all in this bar. We''ve sent someone to contact the staff at the time, and a bartender provided clues that Robinson''s beard was sticking.


    With the portrait described by the client now, I am afraid it is difficult to find this Robinson. There are too few current clues and we need time. "


    Professional spies are not easy to deal with. Without monitoring, it is a mixed place like a bar. Finding someone is too difficult.


    Even Robinson appeared outright and no one knew who he was. Under normal circumstances, such spies are covered by work on the surface, and it is difficult to develop abnormalities on the surface.


    It is not easy to get preliminary clues in such a short time.


    Franz said fiercely: "Keep checking, don''t let go of any clues, this hidden danger will not be removed, it will be a scourge sooner or later."


    Who is the black hand behind the scenes? This is very easy to guess. Anyway, there are two or three. In terms of acting style, the enemy is very cunning, leaving no valuable clues, much like the writing of John Bull.


    Faaw reached an agreement that the British were unable to prevent the Italian region from being redefined, and it was normal to come out and do damage at this time.


    Only a spy was dispatched, and it was all caused by Huyou. It is estimated that the black hands behind the scenes were crazy. Almost without paying any price, Austria was plunged into a whirlpool of public opinion.


    "Like" does not mean "yes". International politics is always true, false, true, and false.


    At present, we can only say that the British people have the greatest suspicion. They have both the motivation and the strength to commit crimes, as well as a lot of criminal records.


    This does not preclude other countries from deliberately planting bribes to the British. As a fellow, Franz often does similar things.


    Until "Robinson" is caught, it is difficult to make an accurate judgment on this issue. Franz doesn''t like to follow his feelings. He always follows his interests.


    It is in Austria''s best interest to hold who is responsible for it, then who the killer will point to. This is why it is basically easy for Yangmou to succeed, but it is difficult for conspiracy to do it.


    As long as the benefits obtained are large enough, Franz will be willing to do so, even if calculated. In international politics, Austria is just as good as the British.


    ...


    The case is not over yet, and a sudden change has once again made the case confusing.


    British Foreign Secretary Macleans issued an official diplomatic note to Austria, proposing that the three countries should form an alliance to jointly maintain world peace and stability.


    The latter sentence can be skipped directly. The British have never been involved with peace. As long as they don''t do things, the European continent will be much more peaceful.


    The focus is on the "alliance", and Franz''s first reaction to the news was that the Franco-Austrian alliance was exposed.


    The thing that can make the British pull their faces down and take the initiative to win the alliance between France and Austria is apart from the "Fao secret treaty", Franz does not think anyone else is qualified to give them this pressure.


    Originally, the Franco-Austrian alliance was full of contradictions. Now it is a question worth pondering how long this alliance can exist for another British.


    Hesitant Franz asked directly, "What is the attitude of the Foreign Ministry? Do you think we want to ally with the British?"


    This decision is difficult to make, the benefits involved are too broad, and the pros and cons must be carefully weighed. Especially when aligning with the British, we must be wary of adding three points.


    The pressured Weissenberger said cautiously: "His Majesty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that this matter still needs to be discussed with Britain and France specifically, to see how much we can gain, and then decide whether to form an alliance."


    The alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria clearly has a lot of benefits. At least on the issue of dividing the world, everyone can discuss it behind closed doors.


    There are advantages and disadvantages, and the contradictions existing among the three countries are important factors hindering alliances.


    These contradictions are not resolved or temporarily suppressed. Then even if it is an alliance, everyone will make this alliance in name only because of differences of interests.


    Sincere cooperation, Franz never expected. Britain, France, Austria and Austria are the protagonists of this era, and foreign enemies that can make the three nations alliance do not exist at all.


    Everyone fights alone is the existence of a hegemon, there is no real need for alliance. This makes Franz''s expectations for the alliance low, presumably the British and French are similar.


    If everyone has no conflict of interest, then it is not bad to build an alliance. The reality is just the opposite. The main international contradictions in this era are: English-French contradiction, British-Olympic contradiction, general-Russian contradiction, and British-Russian contradiction.


    It is not so simple to reconcile the conflicts between Britain, France, Austria and Austria, unless the British are willing to make major concessions and not make troubles on the European continent.


    ...


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 Chapter 464： When the night is quiet

    In the middle of the night, on the Ring of Vienna, under the light of the lights, the Austrian International Hotel located here is particularly dazzling.


    In Vienna, which has a lot of land and money, an Austrian hotel covering an area of ??2888.88 acres is definitely a beautiful scenery.


    The hotel has all kinds of amusement facilities. It is the most luxurious hotel of this era, and it is also the most expensive hotel of this era. There is no one.


    Being able to live here is a status symbol in itself. Even the cheapest room would cost hundreds of Aegis.


    Different rooms correspond to different grades of identity, and the palace-like buildings inside are only accessible to nobles. Even if ordinary people are rich, they can only live in civilian areas.


    So this is Franz''s most failed investment. Everyone is very obedient. Capitalists will not step into the aristocratic area, and nobles will not live in the civilian area.


    Even the aristocracy is rigorous. Everyone will only choose rooms with matching identities, and never step over Lei Chi.


    Nowadays, the business of ordinary rooms is usually very popular, but there are very few customers in the high-end aristocracy area, especially the highest-grade imperial palace, which has not yet opened.


    It is not that the hotel does not accept ordinary people. The problem is that no one dares to cross Leichi halfway. This is determined by social ethos, and once behavior transcends identity, it will be rejected.


    Slowly it becomes the rules of the hotel. What kind of treatment does the identity match? If you are full, you will change to a hotel.


    The Emperor''s Palace, originally priced at 8888 Aegis, became embarrassed and ordinary people could not move in. If a king comes to the door, Franz can''t let his family pay for it.


    Angrily, Franz added another 8 to the list price, and it became 88888888 Aegis, forcing him to go up immediately.


    There isn''t one of the most expensive hotels in the world. At this price, it is enough to buy two Austrian hotels. Then no one can afford it.


    Not only the emperor level is unattended, but the duke and marquis levels below cannot be opened. It''s not a question of affordability. The key is the big aristocracy of this identity. Who doesn''t have a house in Vienna?


    The local nobles do not move in, and it is expected that the foreign nobles will not be able to meet a customer for a year.


    A large number of ultra-luxury rooms are left idle, and a lot of costs are required for maintenance. The operating costs of Austrian hotels naturally go up.


    If the civilian area is not opened in time next door, and a lot of local tycoons are attracted by the brand effect, and the open conference room is set up, and a business membership system is set up, Franz will lose his life in doubt.


    Reality once again proves that things that are too far ahead often make people become martyrs. In the subsequent presidential suites, many local tyrants were reluctant to think about it, but the emperor''s palace of this era was not concerned.


    On the contrary, the commercial membership system was well received later. The annual membership fee of 12,000 Aegis was also supported by a large number of rich people.


    Now capitalists like to talk business in Austrian hotels, not only to show off their wealth, but also a manifestation of their own strength.


    People who pay tens of thousands of membership fees each year will not be scammers. The hotel first reviewed the information of the other party. Without certain strength, they are not eligible to become members.


    All kinds of money-making routines have been added, and the profits of the Austrian Grand Hotel are still only passable, and you know how bad Franz''s original plan was.


    The Marquis of Macleans, lying on the hotel bed, did not care about the luxury of the grand hotel, anyway, it was arranged by the Austrian government, and he did not need to pay a penny.


    This is the benefit of a strong country. As a British foreign minister, there are people who receive it everywhere. You do not need to find a hotel yourself like the Japanese delegation.


    The more expensive it is for Macleans, the better he can reimburse the London government. This is invisible welfare, otherwise how can we say that this era is the best era for British bureaucrats?


    Is n¡¯t it good at the embassy, ??why do you have to stay in a luxury hotel?


    This is a small problem. The British Empire is not bad for money, at least not for bureaucrats. It should be a business trip subsidy. After all, the British system has not been perfected. This is the golden age of money.


    Thinking about daytime negotiations, Macleans was unable to fall asleep. The alliance between France and Austria is not very enthusiastic about their alliance, and they even have some resistance.


    This also proves that the France-Austria alliance is real. Only when France and Austria are allied can the Anglo-French-Austrian alliance become a chicken rib.


    This is very detrimental to his next work. Without the cooperation of France and Austria, the three-nation alliance cannot be established at all.


    If you cannot join, how can you break up the French-Austrian alliance? Macleans has now determined that the Franco-Austrian alliance exists. Unlike others, he believes that the two countries may reach agreement on European issues.


    This Vienna conference can prove that on the Italian issue, the two countries have reached an agreement, and the dispute between the two parties is only in Central Europe.


    However, the controversial Rhineland region is still in the hands of the Kingdom of Prussia, and France and Austria have not reached the point of direct confrontation at all.


    If the two countries cooperate, Austria annexes the German Federation and France annexes Italy.


    The Rhineland region is not their territory. Whoever abandons the region does not need to bear much political risk.


    If compensation can be obtained from other regions, the possibility of compromise between France and Austria on this issue is very high.


    Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, all three small countries, may all fall victim to the compromise between France and Austria. There is nothing to talk about in front of interests.


    This is not what the London government wants to see. France and Austria are already strong and have threatened British security. If they are allowed to grow further, there is really no limit.


    Provoked the war between France and Austria and caused them both to lose. The London government already has more than a hundred plans for such a plan, but in practice, it does not know where to start.


    Now that France and Austria are restraining each other, the European continent as a whole can still maintain a balance. Once war broke out, the balance was broken.


    If in the end there is no loss of both, and the two sides will win and lose in a short time, Europe will be the largest.


    One more anti-French war, or an anti-Olympic war? Except for the whimsical party, everyone else has no hope.


    The Russian Empire and Prussia + Poland have completely confronted each other. The power of hatred has prevented them from joining together. The remaining countries may not have enough power.


    At that time, Britain can only go into battle again. Now the anti-war sentiment in Britain is high. The wars in the past dozen years have made the British people very disgusted with war.


    Macleans is not an idealist and does not think that European countries should follow their script. Whether it was Napoleon III or Franz, their main achievements were political.


    Encountering such an opponent is more difficult than Napoleon. What if the operation is not good and the hatred of the two countries is full, instead of killing each other, France and Austria will directly kill them?


    We need to know that the French-Austrian alliance has not been disbanded. This alliance is not aimed at them, but who else can it target?


    Joining this alliance and re-dividing France and Austria are the best strategies.


    If you can''t do the latter, you have to take a step back. The three nations join forces to dominate the world. Britain only needs to find a way to become the leader of the alliance.


    It can be said that the British have considered all issues comprehensively, and the only trouble now is how to convince France and Austria to agree to form an alliance.


    Macleans was thinking that the original plan had failed. What interests can now be bought out to buy the two countries, and the interests of Britain can be protected to the greatest extent.


    It is impossible to cut their own flesh, at best it is to be generous to others, and to sacrifice the interests of other countries to achieve their goals is what they are best at.


    It was late, and Macleans went to sleep in his calculations. In the dream, he completed this diplomatic game, which established Britain''s world supremacy and became the greatest prime minister in British history.


    ...


    It wasn''t just Macleans who had a headache for the Three Kingdoms League. The Palace of Versailles was brightly lit. Napoleon III was also worried about this issue.


    Don''t think that pro-British will not be anti-British. In the face of interests, the positions of politicians can change at any time.


    Napoleon III, who lived in Britain, knew very well that the British were terrible, and even suffered from phobia.


    Time always dilutes everything. Over a decade of emperor life, Napoleon III''s fear of the British gradually faded.


    France is far from comparable then, and the gap between the strength of the British and the British is actually not large. But Napoleon III''s fear of the British was never diminished.


    Obviously the British are a naval power, and although the threat to France is great, it has not yet reached the point where it can be lethal. If they fight together, the French can still be hurt by both defeats.


    On the contrary, Austria, which is also an army power, may pose a fatal threat to France, but Napoleon III had full confidence in Austria and was not so afraid of it at all.


    Deep-rooted ideas are also an important factor in determining the direction of politics.


    Just like Russia in later generations, it is clear that the comprehensive national strength has fallen behind, but in everyone''s consciousness, it is still the second largest country in the world. Instead ...


    The problem is that Franz was similar to Napoleon III. He also dreaded the British, but did not take the French as a lethal threat.


    What about being an army power? In my heart, I do n¡¯t want to persuade. Anyway, geographical location determines that it is difficult for France and Austria to reach each other''s core areas.


    The Albis mountain range is not suitable for military operations, which means that it cannot be beaten from the Italian region, let alone the other side.


    Throughout the two world wars, the Germans attacked France from Belgium, and knew that the southern region was not suitable for army operations.


    Bypassing Belgium can mean that both sides must cross Prussia at the same time so that the two sides can fight.


    Although Europe does not have allusions to false deeds, the Berlin government still dares not to excuse them. Of course, even if they are willing to make excuses, no one dares.


    Unless Belgium and the Rhineland are occupied first, it would not be tragedy for the army to be cut off immediately after it has passed.


    Because they do not regard each other as a threat, France and Austria have formed an alliance in the common interest. Both sides are confident waiting for the completion of the strategic layout before slowly overwhelming each other.


    It is not enough to deal with the British. Neither the Austrian navy nor the French navy has suppressed the strength of the Royal Navy. The most optimistic estimate is to lose both.


    This is also the reason why the relationship between Britain and France did not make further alliances after the recovery of Napoleon III.


    Now is no exception. France and Austria both regard the British as their worst enemy, and the British hold the same attitude. It is not easy to make alliances with your enemies.


    Taking a sip of freshly ground coffee, Napoleon III sighed. He didn''t want to turn his face with the British, but John Bull was stopping him from annexing Italy.


    Deep down, Napoleon III has already made a decision. If the British would acquiesce in the expansion of France, then everyone would form an alliance, otherwise they would not need to talk.


    If the alliance does not bring benefits to France, then it will not play with the British.


    ...


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 Chapter 465： Buy and draw

    The negotiations between the three countries soon reached an impasse. The French demanded the annexation of Italy, and Austria proposed the merger of the German Federation. This was not acceptable to the British.


    In this way, it is equivalent to releasing two great empires at the same time. Although France and Austria are originally great empires, the British still do not want to see the two countries continue to grow.


    If both France and Austria complete their respective strategic plans, Britain''s world supremacy will be unstable.


    You know, France and Austria have never formally acknowledged the British hegemony, and there have always been voices challenging the British hegemony within the two countries.


    It is not 20 years ago. At that time, the total British industry exceeded the total of Europe. The absolute gap in national strength made the British dominate.


    However, with the completion of the industrial revolution, this gap has gradually narrowed. Relying on the advantages of human resources, the total amount of industry in Austria is now almost on par with the British.


    The French are not much worse than the British. It is estimated that after the annexation of Italy, France''s total industry will be able to surpass the British in three or five years.


    This is the advantage of large area and large population. Although it is still less than per capita, it can''t stand more people!


    Austria''s native population is already as high as 69.76 million, which can pass the 70 million mark within the year; once France annexes Italy, the total population will exceed 54 million.


    The total population of the British Isles is only over 32 million. Their birth rate is about 3.5%, far exceeding that of France, but lower than Austria.


    This gap will not be seen in the short term, and the consequences will be catastrophic over time.


    There will never be a shortage of smart people in this world. Naturally, some people can see the impact of population on national strength.


    It is just that many people in the London government have been taken aback by Malthus''s "Population Theory", neglecting the advancement of productivity in the industrial age and the advent of the colonial era, which increased the population capacity.


    The Irish famine happened under this theory. The government bureaucrats believed that there were enough people in the British Isles and deliberately waited to see the famine happen.


    This theory is actually true. The population that land can hold is really limited, but Malthus was a man of the last century, calculated according to feudal standards.


    The industrial era is different. According to estimates by Austrian population experts, the local population can be doubled, and the colonies can support 200 million people.


    Franz Franz is not clear, anyway, he directly used this number, otherwise how to encourage fertility?


    Of course, there are few British people, mainly because the local population is small, not to say that there are fewer British people. There are still a lot of English people overseas, otherwise the colonial empire will not be able to support it.


    The deadlock in the negotiations was everyone''s expectation. The alliance between the major powers involves too many benefits, and it is not clear in a short time. It is normal to drag in for several years.


    The alliance between France and Austria actually dragged on for many years. As early as after the French Revolution in 1848, both sides were discussing this issue.


    Midway because the French regime changed, the alliance was also interrupted. In the late 1960s, with the continuous changes in the international situation, it provided opportunities for France and Austria to move closer.


    Negotiations are back to negotiations, and the black hands should be played, but everyone has tacitly converged.


    Franz cancelled plans to occupy British South Africa, and the British abandoned their strategy of uniting Portugal to drive Austria out of South Africa.


    But the battle continues around the two Boer republics. Now it cannot be said that it is a Boer republic. Unconsciously, German has become the local mainstream.


    No need to promote, even if the number of people speaking is mainstream. The governments of the two Boer republics are also helpless, and they do not want this, but there is no way.


    Since the birth of the Boer people, it has been full of strong German flavor and cannot be washed away at all.


    There is no way, even the Netherlands in this era was deeply influenced by Germanic culture, let alone their mixed race?


    In 1830, about 12,000 Dutch were unwilling to accept British rule, and relocated to establish two Boer republics.


    To increase their population, they accepted European immigrants. About ten thousand immigrants from the German region arrived in more than ten years, and some French missionaries came over, so the Boer people were born.


    By the mid-19th century, the total population of the two Boer republics exceeded 30,000.


    Beginning in 1856, the history of the Boer Republic changed, and a large influx of German immigrants changed the demographics of these two countries.


    It was impossible to exclude German immigrants. At that time, half of the Boers had German descent, and if they were not good, they had civil strife.


    Then assimilation is good, despite the efforts of the governments of the two Boer Republics, they still cannot withstand the immigration from Germany.


    In the end, the assimilation was successful, but contrary to the original plan. As the conflict between Britain and India increased, the two Boer republics that needed to hold their thighs had to move closer to Austria.


    Political changes, the two Boer Republican governments directly abandoned the original plan, and German became mainstream.


    The situation has reached this stage, the two Boer republics have become German states, and the Austrian rivers will sooner or later.


    Franz attaches great importance to South Africa, aside from fertile land, gold alone is an indispensable part of Austria''s future strategy.


    No one will give up currency hegemony. The British are tinkering with the "sterling-gold system", the French are building a "franc system", and Austria is no exception. They are establishing the "Aegis-gold system".


    Who can become the final winner depends not only on industry, but also on who has a large amount of gold in his hands. Not enough gold, what gold standard hegemony is still in contention?


    This has nothing to do with ambition. Franz was initially unprepared to compete with the British for currency hegemony, but with the development of strength, interest is forcing Austria to move forward.


    Even if the government does not move, capital will move by itself. Now that the international currency hegemony has not yet reached the point of view, the financial capital of the three countries is about to become popular.


    Unlike the struggle for world hegemony, the battle for currency hegemony is much more subtle, and ordinary people have not even noticed that the battle has begun.


    In this round of time and space, the British took advantage of the Franco-Prussian war to take the opportunity to wreak havoc on France and won the final victory.


    Of course, the French as the loser also got a piece of meat, the franc became the international hard currency second only to the pound sterling, and the remaining countries were forced.


    As the emerging German power, the German Empire did not receive enough gold when it reformed the gold standard, and was finally forced to compromise with the British.


    In the battle for currency hegemony in Britain, France, and Austria, the French lacking gold have taken the lead. Although they have drawn Switzerland, Belgium, and the Italian states to form the Latin Monetary Union, they have not changed all this.


    John Bull already owns gold in Australia and Canada, Austria gets most of the gold in West Africa, and the French do not have enough gold. They still adhere to the gold-silver compound standard.


    If it wasn''t for the French, and there was nothing worthy of Franz''s peep, he would have to consider exposing Alaska''s gold and then trade with Napoleon III.


    After all, after mastering South Africa''s gold, Austria''s "Aegis-Gold System" has stabilized. To enjoy currency hegemony, Austria''s strength is not enough.


    No, it should be said that Franz liked it, and the French would not give it; France could give it, and Franz looked down on it.


    There is no way out, the transaction cannot proceed. If a traverser looks at the map, he will find the top ten gold mines in the world, more than half of which are in the Austrian control area.


    ...


    After the fresh rain, the air was exceptionally fresh. The dark clouds on President Pretorias did not disperse, and the wrinkles on his forehead increased a few more.


    He was also the man of the times in Africa in this era. He became President of the Republic of Transvaal in 1857, and was elected President of the Free State of Orange in 1859. At the same time, he was the president of two countries, which also set a precedent for history.


    Pretoriaus Jr., born in 1819, became president when he was less than thirty years old, reaching the pinnacle of his life, and now he should be in a spirited mood.


    However, the opposite is true. This is the third pre-elected president of Pretoria, Jr., who has long lost his original spirit, leaving only his face full of sorrow.


    His merger of the Republic of Transvaal and the Orange Free State failed again. Unlike before, this time it was a complete failure, and there was no next chance.


    There was no way, the Vienna government opposed the establishment of the Republic of South Africa. The dignitaries of the Bourgeoisie who have been associated with Austria have not hesitated to sell the government.


    Now the two sides are discussing the price. As long as the interests are appropriate, the Republic of Transvaal and the Orange Free State will soon become history, and his term of office will end soon.


    Pretoriaus Jr. planned to merge Transvaal and Aukan Free State, establish the Republic of South Africa, and then join the Shinra Empire as a country.


    Unfortunately, this plan was opposed by the Vienna government. The emperor did not want to see the republic appear, and this reason left him speechless.


    If nothing else, Transvaal and the Orange Free State would become members of Austrian Africa and then become part of the Empire through localization.


    People are selfish, Transvaal and the Orange Free State are small countries, and they have no bargaining power at all.


    As an emerging country, everyone''s sense of identity is not strong. Especially the newly joined German immigrants have a higher degree of identification with Shen Luo than the Republic.


    There are too many smart people, and everyone knows that instead of fighting for the interests of the new country, it is better to fight for their own interests, so that they can get more benefits.


    There are not many opportunities to step into the aristocracy, and such opportunities must not be missed. As for Transvaal and Orange Free State, can the two Caotai teams compare with the Shinra Empire?


    Don''t promise? Then you do not need to agree, the people below will take your place.


    "Public opinion" is not even a problem. Now the procession of petitions outside proves that joining Shen Luo is in line with the wishes of the public.


    The clever little Pretorias won''t do the mantra blocking the car. With Austria''s influence in Transvaal and Orange, it''s too easy to change presidents.


    It was not that he did not work hard. In order to reduce the influence of Austria, after Pretoria Jr. took office, he also worked very hard to introduce Dutch immigrants, but he was opposed by the Dutch government.


    The reason is very simple. The Netherlands is just a small country with a limited population. The government is busy expanding in the Nanyang region. Immigrants to Indonesia are not enough. How can it support them?


    In this case, Pretoriaius Jr. was powerless. They obviously didn''t get a return on their investment. The Bol republic, sandwiched between Britain and Austria, was doomed from the beginning.


    Pretoriaus Jr. asked with interest: "Karen, how are they doing with the Austrians?"


    As a president, he was not qualified to go to the negotiating table and had to say that it was a tragedy.


    There is no way, who asked President Pretorias Jr. to advocate: the merger of Transvaal and the Orange Free State to establish the Republic of South Africa, and then negotiate with the Austrians.


    The Vienna government ignored him at all and directly bypassed the president, sending people to talks with the power factions within the Boer Republic.


    There is no way around it, including the predecessors of President Pretorias Jr., who have not refused Austria''s appeal.


    In front of the interests, everyone''s temperance has been reduced. Those who cooperate actively have the opportunity to become nobles, and can continue to dominate in the new era of the future.


    If they stand in the wrong team, they will be marginalized in the new round of power shuffling.


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, once they are eliminated from the game, there is no need for others to do so, and their companions will devour their interests.


    Anyhow, Pretorius Jr. is the president. As a banner figure, as long as he does not openly oppose it, the Vienna government will properly arrange it for the sake of eating.


    To know that Pretoria Jr. could become president, not only because of his father''s political legacy, but also his own political ability was also an important factor.


    He couldn''t twist his thighs, he understood. Since it cannot be stopped, we must find ways to participate in it, and it is necessary to pay attention to the negotiation process.


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 Chapter 466： Reverse black and white

    After hearing the president''s question, Karen was shocked, quickly covering up the panic, and responding: "Generally consensus has been reached, but there are still some details that have not been settled."


    Little Pretoria said without changing his face, "I know, you go down!"


    There was a hint of sorrow in his voice, and obviously he was not at peace. Pretoriaus Jr. was not a saint, and he could not stop his heart in front of his interests.


    Karen''s expression did not hide from his eyes. If not unexpectedly, his close friend had also contacted the Austrians, and he might even betray him.


    Being able to sit in his current position, Pretoria Jr. was naturally a smart man. Whether or not Karen betrayed, he would not verify.


    At this point, this is no longer important. Even if he remained loyal to him, refused to accept the purchase of the Austrians, and even confessed all to him, what could happen?


    Pretorius Jr. had nothing to do with the Austrians, not even protesting to the Vienna government. If both sides had torn their faces publicly, he would not be able to keep his final preferential treatment.


    If the domestic powerhouse and the Austrian negotiations are not going well, his president can still play a role. Now that everything is going well, naturally he is not needed.


    Initially, Pretoriaius Jr. was also prepared to negotiate with the Austrians in the name of the government to fight for a more favorable political position for everyone.


    The reality is very embarrassing. After the Vienna government began to diverge and seduce, they all changed their positions. How can the country get more benefits than it gets?


    The merger of the two Boer republics and joining the Shinra empire in the name of the state has indeed gained better political status.


    But as a result, their personal benefits are very limited. Without credit, if you want to be a noble, dream it!


    Despite the restricted privileges, the title of nobility in this era is very tempting. After Franz opened the conditions, many people''s mentality changed.


    Since the Vienna government insisted on taking the republic, it couldn''t carry it anymore, why not sell the Boer Republic in exchange for a noble title and become the ruler of the Shinra Empire?


    As for the future of Transvaal and Orange Free State, does this have anything to do with them?


    Everyone is either a Dutch or a German. They used to be members of the Shinra Empire, but now they are just returning to their homeland.


    Even the president of Pretoria, Jr., was not prepared to carry him to the end with Austria. How could he expect others?


    Not long ago, the British contacted the anti-Olympic forces, and then they were seized by the pro-Austrian forces and took the opportunity to launch a political offensive to completely drive them out of the center of rights.


    If Pretoriaius Jr. wasn''t smart enough to reject the British decisively, the president is now replaced.


    Now what Pretoriaius Jr. looks forward to most is that the British will take action. Only when the situation gets out of control will there be room for him as a president to play by the way and sell himself a good price.


    There is no way, now everyone can betray the country, even his president cannot. Otherwise, even if he became a nobleman, he would not be able to stay in the aristocratic circle.


    Nobles also need reputation, especially the new aristocracy. If they want to integrate into the circle, the first step is to wash them ashore.


    Little Pretoria did not want to withdraw from the political world just like this, so naturally he couldn''t take the initiative. He could do nothing but secretly make his position known to the Vienna government.


    Under normal circumstances, after joining Austria, he will become the governor of Austrian South Africa. When the transfer of rights is completed, he can return to his homeland with an aristocratic title to take care of himself.


    If he wants to become governor in power, unless the British come over, the Vienna government needs him to stabilize the situation.


    For his own benefit, Pretoria Jr. was not unprepared. Since defeating the Zulu, he has intentionally depleted his armaments.


    On the one hand, it is showing the attitude to the Vienna government that it has no ambitions; on the other hand, it exposes the British to flaws in an attempt to lure them into action.


    The South African strategy proposed by Governor Delphi to the London Government is based on this.


    We must know that because of the transfer of immigrants from Austria to the Boer Republic, the strength of the two Boer Republics is far more than in the same period in history.


    If fully armed and combined with Austria''s strength in South Africa, the British would not have much chance of winning even if they were United Portuguese.


    ...


    In a manor house in Pretoria, the capital of the Republic of Transvaal, former President Skoman is inviting Austrian representative Viscount Fickney.


    No one would be too creditable, and since the Vienna government decided to merge the two Boer republics, the nobles of the African continent have acted.


    Viscount Fickney, who started his colonial career, is naturally unwilling to fall behind. Although he has just crossed from hereditary baron to hereditary viscount, it is almost impossible to go further.


    Lying on the previous merit books and eating old books is naturally no problem, but he can''t hold up his son!


    Naturally, the eldest son inherited the title and most of the family business. The remaining two youngest sons could only share a portion of the property. The eldest son became a noble side branch.


    The beloved Baron Fickney naturally did not want to watch this happen. Her Majesty Franz was merciful and took this into consideration for them in advance.


    Allow them to take credit for more aristocratic titles, and also apply for these titles to be inherited by multiple heirs.


    Of course, the heir must be a parent-child relationship. In other cases of succession, it can only be provided in accordance with the law of the original title inheritance.


    The main purpose is to crack down on the sale of knights. According to the new noble law, nobles who want to sell knights can only sell them to the Vienna government, prohibiting the trading of knights in private.


    There is no way, there will never be a lack of prodigals in this world. At that time, a knight auction will be launched, and the impact on the aristocracy system can be imagined.


    In order to avoid this worst-case scenario, Franz cut off hereditary knighthood transactions directly from the source. Don''t worry about lifelong aristocratic titles, it can''t be inherited at all.


    If there is a prodigal to sell, the Vienna government will open it for recycling, and the price will be very high.


    The hereditary knights of the lowest grade are all fifty million shields; the throne of the highest grade is even more expensive than ten million shields.


    Of course, this is limited to the title that Franz sealed out, and it must be recovered along with the land. The short title must be discounted.


    Prior to this, the knights should be priced according to the actual situation. Basically, as long as the Franz banned by the Habsburg dynasty recognized that others banned it, the price of cabbage was recovered, and foreign titles were not included in the scope of recovery.


    The gold content was determined, and everyone became more enthusiastic about the title of nobility. The rights of the great aristocracy were constrained, and their vassal nobility was no longer recognized by the state.


    Including the kings of several states, they were also unable to banish the aristocracy, and the lords did not have enough merit, and the empire would not recognize it.


    From the initial quota limit to the present merit evaluation, Franz successfully took the title of knight from the king of the state.


    Selling a knighthood is not a simple matter. It requires the consent of all legal heirs, which is almost impossible.


    The relatives of the aristocracy all have a large group. No matter how low the ranking is, as long as they have the right to inherit, even if it is indirect inheritance, they are all heirs. It is not impossible for a title to have thousands of heirs.


    It is estimated that this inheritance relationship can cause people to collapse. Want everyone to agree, it is better to expect them to collect the box lunch collectively.


    Viscount Fickney said gracefully: "Mr. Scoman, we must speed up. As far as I know, the British next door are training the indigenous army, and it is very likely that they will do things.


    Your Majesty, we don''t want to see a chaotic South Africa, so we have to move ahead. Once the merger was completed, the British would not dare to make small moves. "


    This is the rule of the game among the great powers. In colonial activities, everyone is deliberately controlling the scope of the conflict.


    Before the colony was actually controlled, it was regarded as a land without owner. Everyone can rely on their own means. Once they are included in the actual control of the other party, the nature of the shot will become an invasion.


    Under normal circumstances, this situation will not happen, it means war.


    If you don''t want to directly face up, even if you want to grab the ground, usually just secretly black hands to squeeze out the opponent.


    If not for everyone''s restraint, during the colonial activities, so many conflicts occurred in various countries, the major colonial empires would have been stunned.


    Scoman has been acting president of Transvaal for a period of time. Although his personal reputation is not good, his strength is not small.


    Because of a business encounter with Viscount Fickney, the two nodded. Under normal circumstances, this relationship is not much different from a stranger.


    However, as the situation changed, they were linked again.


    Viscount Fickney needs to win over Transvaal power to join the Austrian colonial system; Scoman needs to have a relationship with Austria in order to keep his own interests in the new era.


    The two sides hit it off and became instant "good" friends.


    Now that he had decided to mingle with Austria, Scoman naturally wouldn''t hesitate. After thinking about it, he replied: "Hi Viscount, I will push as soon as possible.


    However, it will take a little time. Now public opinion is just gaining momentum, and it will take some time to reach the peak.


    If it happens in advance, an accident is likely to occur. After all, there are still some flies that have not been cleaned up, and their existence is also a hidden danger. "


    Political struggles are rarely annihilated, and this time is clearly the exception. In order to shape the grand occasion of the Transvaal and Orange Free State people''s request to return to the Shinra Empire, the hidden dangers must be eliminated.


    This has something to do with Franz''s face, the direct annexation of two independent countries, the impact is too bad. Under the pretext of asking the people of the Shen Luo Empire to return to their motherland, it would be much better to eat them all at once.


    Anyway, the Boer people traced back to the ancestor of the Shinra Empire, and the cultural traditions are in the same vein. As long as they are determined to return to their motherland, the legal issue is perfectly resolved.


    If it were not for the problem of eating, the Vienna government would not need to spend so much effort.


    Even if the current Bourgeoisie wants to resist by force, it must first consider whether the German soldiers below will suddenly collapse.


    Viscount Fickney said solemnly: "The flies must be shot dead. Since they dare to collude with the British, they will pay the price of blood."


    In defending the interests of the empire, Viscount Fickney''s position is very firm, and in his opinion any traitor should be damned.


    Although these people were not Austrians at all, there was no so-called betrayal. But if you stand on the opposite side of the empire, you must die.


    Now Austria needs to kill chickens and tamarins, otherwise how to deter this group of wall grasses that have just come here?


    Fickney doesn''t think that these guys who can sell their country will be loyal to Austria. The best way is naturally to make them afraid to betray.


    Allowing them to kill the anti-Austrians themselves is not only to let them pay for their names, but also to understand the price they need to pay to fight against Austria.


    Smart people will make the best choice for themselves. Scoman is a smart man, knowing that this is Viscount Fickney''s calculations, he still decides to be confused.


    Immediately assured: "Please rest assured, Viscount, these spies lurking inside the empire, we will all come out and bring to justice!"


    God knows, when did the anti-Austrians in the Boer Republic become British spies, and how did they lurk in the Shinra Empire?


    To discuss traitors, it seems they are more like these people. The Transvaal and the Orange Free State were directly packaged in Austria for their own benefit.


    Viscount Fickney smiled slightly and raised the glass in his hand, saying, "Then I congratulate you in advance, Lord Baron Schoman in the future."


    After talking, I ran into Scoman''s glass and drank it. It seemed that I was really happy that my friend won the title.


    The well-thought-out Scoman couldn''t keep calm anymore, and smiled instantly. It is not easy to step into the aristocracy from civilians in this era, let alone hereditary aristocracy?


    Before that, the two sides had negotiated the conditions, and as long as the smooth transfer was completed, Scoman could become a fiefdom baron.


    Scoman answered with a quivering voice: "Thank you, His Excellency!"


    There is no way. Before the two were not true friends, politeness was a must.


    But the future is not certain. Viscount Fickney will not make friends with a civilian, but will not exclude him from becoming friends with a nobleman.


    Identity determines the way we get along. Since Scoman is willing to cooperate, it is his own.


    Fickney is in a good mood. For the sake of their friendship, he mentioned, "Old friend, now you need a etiquette teacher.


    When things here are over, we have to go to Vienna to accept His Majesty''s canonization before we can become a true aristocracy.


    No mistakes can be made in the noble canonization ceremony, otherwise you will become the laughingstock of the nobles, and never want to look up.


    Although the government will arrange etiquette teachers, the time for studying is too short. To make sure you are safe, you better learn ahead of time. "


    This is a fact. Indecent assault during the noble canonization ceremony, the consequences are very serious, and it will be considered an uneducated performance.


    Otherwise, it will be degrading and become a joke of the aristocracy. Seriously, it may directly lose its title.


    Scoman''s face changed, and he quickly thanked Viscount Fickney.


    ...


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 Chapter 467： Have their own calculations

    The "chicken killer monkey" is not so easy to operate. The chicken that is killed first does not agree. If the butcher is not skilled enough, the chicken may fly.


    When it comes to politics, no one is a fool. Everyone is in a circle. Who doesn''t have a few secrets?


    The news of the Austrian delegation''s arrival is not a secret at all. Since the Vienna government wants to annex Transvaal and the Orange Free State, under normal circumstances, it is necessary to attract these powerful factions.


    Don''t think that they are anti-Austrians in politics, they really have deep hatred with Austria, and they will die to the end.


    With the exception of a few middle-age two boys, the anti-Austrian anti-Austrian fritters are only politically needed. There are people who can make a profit by joining Austrian Africa. Naturally, some people''s interests are damaged, and it is impossible to meet the interests of all people.


    Those who have suffered are naturally opposed to mergers. Crying children have milk to eat, and both Chinese and Western are common. How can you get benefits if you don''t cry?


    In order to gain more benefits, anti-Austrians were born. There are numerous links between pro-Austrians and anti-Austrians, even for betting on both ends.


    Not everyone can predict that Austria''s expansion will be so fast. Before they could react, Austria had arrived at their doorstep to discuss the merger.


    If you want to make a U-turn immediately, it must be too late. Anti-Austrians also have a background, such as secretly collaborating with British and Portuguese.


    The tragedy is that the Austrian continent is now very powerful, the Portuguese are completely afraid to make inferior positions, and the British also do not have enough strength to suppress Austria.


    The general trend is not something that can be reversed by individuals. Many people are ready to change jobs and wait for the Vienna government to bid.


    The plan did not change quickly. Viscount Fickney, who led the operation, did not follow the rules at all. After attracting pro-Austrians, he stopped acting.


    Even the restless ones were delivered to the door, but were turned away. Viscount Fickney had no intention of accepting them.


    At this time, the situation in Transvaal and the Orange Free State also changed, and the pro-Austrians suddenly launched a political offensive against them.


    Smart people know that the storm is coming. As the wrong team this time, the danger is approaching them. The Pro-Austrians are not a monolith. It is also normal for several anti-Olympic elements to lurk, and news leaked.


    Looking at the information in his hand, William, one of the anti-Austrian political leaders, was furious. Isn''t that just a few slogans, so as to yell and kill?


    Although they are "anti-Austrian", they have actually stayed on propaganda, but no one dares to really provoke Austria in their work.


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, and this universal international rule is common in South Africa. "Anti-Austrian" is almost the same, if they are the last to be unlucky in Upper Austria.


    This time it''s different. It''s not that they are going to go against Austria, but that Austria is going to use their heads to make a difference.


    William is now in a dilemma. It is too late to jump back. It takes time to change his political stance. Obviously, the enemy will not give him this time.


    The Austrians want to kill Liwei, and those who fall into the arms of Austria need to use their heads as names. At a critical moment, William had to think about the way back.


    At this time he remembered the British, who had contacted him not long ago, but the situation at that time was far worse than it is now, and William was unwilling to take risks.


    After hesitating, William decided to try again: "Raul, immediately inform Scoman, Field, Lanks, Tyron and a few old friends. We have a banquet tonight."


    The Republic of Transvaal is not big, it is a new country, the upper circles are even smaller, and the struggle for rights is far less intense than imagined by the outside world.


    Despite political differences, William and these pro-Olympic leaders speak. Now he wanted to get out of his body and needed these people to help.


    If he could retreat, William would not mind giving up some of the benefits as the price of the wrong team.


    Servant Raul answered, "Yes, Mr. William!"


    At the same time as tempting, William was also planning for the worst. After Raul left, he sent someone to contact the British secretly.


    As a cosmopolitan country, the Vienna government has a face, and even if it is to kill others, it is impossible to take action directly.


    An outrageous charge is indispensable, and the anti-Austrians headed by William are not without strength. Even if they have high-level government agencies in Austria, they need time to collect evidence.


    This has created opportunities for anti-Austrians. In the face of the crisis of life and death, people are often the ones with the best potential.


    Fickney watched the internal fighting between Transvaal and the Orange Free State with cold eyes. He wouldn''t care if the anti-Austrians would take risks.


    As the earliest colonist in Austria, Viscount Fickney was not afraid of war. Even if the anti-Austrians and the British were linked together to overthrow the rule of Transvaal and the Orange Free State, he was fearless.


    The African continent is not very peaceful these years, and Fickney''s representation in Austria is not unprepared.


    Recently, a large number of Austrian caravans have entered Transvaal and the Orange Free State, but not all come to do business.


    If you are paying attention, you will find that all the members of the caravan are aggressive and the escorted goods are not ordinary goods. Some sealed boxes are a cannon.


    Some of these people are troops stationed in Austrian Central and South Africa, and more of them are private aristocrats. Owner of mines like Viscount Fickney, if you do n¡¯t have a few hundred private troops, would you like to go out and meet people?


    Everyone is well-informed, and nobles who are far away are beyond reach, but the nobles nearby are not the same. How can such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity be brought to life?


    If it is resolved peacefully, it will be an armed exercise. In case the situation gets out of control and needs to be resolved by force, it is military power delivered to the door.


    Many people are expecting the British to come over and give them a record. This is not their arrogance, but really strength.


    Most of the African colonies in Austria were fought by these noble private forces. In the African jungle, the combat effectiveness of these troops is definitely the best in this era.


    If the government forces were to rely solely on Austrian troops, there would be no way to control less than half of the African continent.


    With the vast and sparsely populated African continent, Austria has no way to set up administrative institutions everywhere. Balancing aristocracy is the cheapest way to rule.


    Anyway, as long as the big nobles are suppressed, such small and medium nobles who have hundreds of private troops do not need to be afraid.


    In addition to these troops, there are also a large number of German immigrants there. Once the war breaks out, nobles can recruit young people on the spot.


    With thousands of veterans as the backbone and a group of young people, a tens of thousands of troops can be quickly organized. Whoever hits who then will not necessarily.


    Franz''s abandonment of the plan to occupy British South Africa does not mean that the colonial nobles also gave up. Many people in Cape Town are salivating.


    The emperor refused to let the war begin, and everyone couldn''t bear the responsibility to provoke the war. Naturally, they could not take the initiative to launch an attack, but this did not mean that they could not induce the British to attack.


    If the British invaded, the responsibility of the war would not be with them. Fighting for the benefit of the empire, Franz will only reward them.


    Viscount Fickney is one of the hawks and nobles, and advocates that all European countries be expelled and Austria be dominated by the entire African continent.


    Not to mention whether it can be achieved, it is always good to have a goal. Austria''s strength on the African continent gave them ambitions.


    Calculating military power on the African continent alone, Austria has exceeded the total of all countries. Of course, this does not mean that Austria has absolute advantages over other countries, and Austria is also in a disadvantage in some areas.


    For example, in South Africa, Austria has no fear of any of the British, British and Portuguese. If the British and Portugal join forces, the situation changes.


    Many people in Rabbit''s Heart have a heart. Once Austria launches an attack on a colony with owners, countries are likely to put aside contradictions and unite.


    The original World War I is a classic case. After the rise of the German and German empires, they did not do a good job in diplomatic work and their aggressive behavior styles turned the conflicting Britain, France, and Russia into allies.


    Although Franz suppressed domestic expansionism, there was no way to stop the people from deliberately digging to entice the British to attack.


    This can also be regarded as a replica of the fishing law enforcement. If the power is exposed to light, the British will definitely not dare to come.


    It''s different now. Whether it''s the Austrian aristocracy, the young Pretoriaus with a ghost, or the anti-Austrians, they all need the British to attack.


    These people are deliberately covering up, and pro-Austrians are even less likely to run to report to the British. Moreover, many people just realized that something was wrong, but did not know that it was a trap for the British.


    Many people dare not think about the idea of ??"battle the Olympics". Viscount Fickney was not prepared to provoke a full-scale war between the two countries. They still knew it and knew that their navy was really not an opponent of the Royal Navy.


    From the beginning, they did not hang the flag of Austria. The main force of the battle was aristocratic private forces. They only had to wear the vests of the Boer Republic and the British PK.


    Even if things were exposed, it was a noble lord and the British fighting, which does not mean that the country to which they belong also had to fight the British.


    When the emperor and the French fought the war, the aristocrats of the Shinra Empire could neutralize the government. Now that the noble lords fought with the British, the imperial government can naturally also be neutral.


    After the battle was won, the Boer Republic occupied British South Africa, and then created a reason for the Empire to annex the Boer Republic and inherit this part of the heritage.


    Without tearing the skin, the British are at best protesting or waiting for revenge, and the situation is still under control.


    It doesn''t matter if the battle is lost. It was lost by Transvaal and the Orange Free State. What does it have to do with Austria?


    It ¡¯s a big deal that the Vienna government came forward to mediate the conflict, and the British accepted it. If it refused, it would n¡¯t matter if a large group of aristocratic private soldiers came with dry food and continued to die with the British.


    Of course, these military achievements must be acknowledged by Franz, and the rewards that should be given are not small, and the loss of the nobles by the Vienna government must be made up in the end.


    ...


    In Cape Town, Governor Delphi is now very depressed. The London government has just announced the cancellation of the operation, and the Boers have come to cooperate.


    As a governor with ideals, Delphi did not want to be a salted fish. He also wanted to make a brilliant contribution to enter the centre of rights in London.


    "What do the Portuguese say, are they interested in Transvaal?"


    Governor Delphi asked with concern. Now that Austria has not completed the annexation of the Boer Republic, everyone still has their own means.


    In order to ensure foolproofness, he also planned to join the Portuguese to take the lead in the first step to guaran the Republic of Distributi, resulting in the established facts.


    Marco, in charge of foreign affairs, waved his hands, and said in an impassive tone: "Sorry, Your Excellency.


    The Portuguese explicitly rejected us, which may be related to the recent situation in their country. The Portuguese government ordered the colonies not to provoke the incident without authorization. "


    During this period, the situation in Portugal has begun to be unstable. The forces of liberals and republics are constantly growing, and King Louis is almost out of control.


    When something goes wrong inside, naturally dare not give birth. In case of failure, it will be another political storm.


    The Boer Republic looked good, but just thinking about the Austrians behind the scenes, the Portuguese colonial government in Mozambique lost interest.


    This answer made Governor Delphi very dissatisfied. He was also thinking of sharing the benefits of the Portuguese and wooing them together to curb the expansion of the Austrians.


    No need now, since the Portuguese did not dare to go, he did it himself. The London government only cancelled its actions against Austria, but did not say that the Boer Republic could not fight.


    These two little beans were not in his heart at all. In the past two years, the Boers relied on Austria, and their arms were abandoned.


    "Swords and guns go into the warehouse, and Ma Fang Nanshan" is not there yet, but the national military training is really not much. The largest armed force in the Bur Republic is a group of police.


    The standing army thing is not a small country with a population of more than one hundred twenty thousand, and it can afford it. During the war, it will temporarily recruit young people.


    Governor Delphi frowned, and said dissatisfied, "Forget it, since the Portuguese do not know how to stand up, let them regret it in the future!"


    Now we can do it ourselves. Austria''s garrison in Central and South Africa is only over one thousand people, and even if it is temporarily recruited, it will only be three or five thousand.


    Even if the Austrians want to intervene, they have to wait for their Congolese reinforcements to arrive. At present, there are no signs of Austria''s deployment of troops.


    It took at least two months for the Austrians to gather enough troops to intervene after we took action.


    Two months is enough for us to defeat the Boers. In the event of an accident, most of us will immediately stop and republic of Austria with the Austrians. "


    It looked imposing, but in fact Governor Delphi was still a little stunned. The failed expedition a few years ago was still deep in his mind.


    Colonel Garrison Major General Friedman immediately assured: "Please be assured, Your Excellency, we are 100% sure that we can defeat this family of dogs."


    The Boers were originally expelled from Cape Town by the British to Transvaal and the Orange Free State. They were naturally confident of defeating Major General Friedman.


    ...


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 Chapter 468： The British-Irish War broke out

    On May 12, 1870, Governor Delphi led an army of 30,000, launched an invasion of the Orange Free State, and the war in South Africa broke out.


    After the news spread, the Boers instantly fell into a panic, and the estate where Viscount Fickney temporarily lived was a guest for a while.


    Transvaal and the Orange Free State are almost one. When facing the British, the two countries have always joined forces to confront the enemy.


    There is too much difference in strength between the two sides, and no one has the confidence to defeat the British. In the face of the British, the Boer Republic has always chosen to tolerate.


    But that was before, and now things have changed. Since everyone is going to join Austria, naturally they will no longer be afraid of the British.


    There are two main reasons for everyone''s visit at this time: first, to stance to Viscount Fickney, and to stand openly; second, to hope that Austria will participate in this war.


    Viscount Fickney said confidently: "Don''t worry, the British army looks powerful, but in fact it''s strong and strong.


    The British will not have more than three thousand troops stationed in Cape Town. In the recent past, the London government has not deployed a large number of troops.


    Even if the Cape Town colonial government recruited civilian forces, it would not be possible to have more than 5,000 troops. Apart from that, it is conceivable what the rest of the British army is like. "


    The enemy who knows best about himself is always the enemy. The competition between Britain and Austria in South Africa is not a day or two, and they are collecting information about each other.


    There is no way to monitor the civilian armed forces scattered in various places, but it is still hard to watch the movement of military forces.


    Britain and Austria are both colonial powers. It is impossible to station a large number of regular troops in a region, or even a million troops are not enough.


    The responsibility for maintaining local stability naturally rests with the colonial army and civilian armed forces. The British were more resistant to colonial companies, while Austria was mainly armed with aristocracy.


    Of course, there is no difference between the two. The main fighting force of the British colonies is also the children of the aristocracy. The difference is that British capital is stronger, while Austrian capitalists are subordinate.


    There are advantages and disadvantages between the two, which cannot be generalized. This is determined by their respective national conditions and cannot be changed by individual power.


    The Austrian model has an advantage in safeguarding the imperial power, gained new blood, strengthened the power of the aristocracy, and naturally strengthened the position of the emperor.


    When expanding overseas, the combat effectiveness of the outbreak is also stronger, and fighting for oneself is naturally harder than working for others.


    This point can now prove that if the British want to recruit civilian armed forces to fight on the battlefield, they must first discuss the conditions. If the interests are not enough, passive work is inevitable.


    The Austrian aristocracy is actively seeking war, and this is the issue of interest distribution. A large part of the British colonial gains fell into the pockets of the capitalists, while Austria was taken away by the aristocracy.


    It is not that capitalists did not participate in the Austrian colonization, but mainly in the process of achieving results, they have completed the transition to aristocracy.


    Classes have changed, and so has their position. People tend to be at stake, naturally they will choose the most advantageous side.


    Now that the war has broken out, although Viscount Fickney''s face is not obvious, the heart has actually blossomed.


    Even if the war fails temporarily, it''s okay to take the opportunity to hit the local vested interests, so as not to make these outbreak households bigger.


    Anyway, Austria will definitely win. This is the confidence brought by strength.


    Viscount Fickney was not in a hurry. He had already negotiated with the nobles who had come to win the battle. Everyone would not take action until he had obtained the local power.


    Orange Free State capitalist Marcoslin said anxiously: "His Viscount, this British army is nothing to your country. But for Transvaal and Orange Free State, this is The devastation.


    If your country does not interfere, our strength alone will not be a British opponent. We cannot fight this war. "


    Seemingly panicked, it is actually expressing dissatisfaction.


    However, the words changed in Viscount Fickney''s ears, and he had labeled Marcoslin unavailable in his heart.


    The phrase "your country" shows that Marcoslin has not identified with Austria. The latter "no way to fight", in Viscount Fickney''s view, was threatening.


    If Marcoslin knew Fickney''s thoughts, it would be too late to cry. His industry was mainly in the Orange Free State, and he would suffer heavy losses once the war broke out.


    In a hurry, he just blurted out, never thinking that Viscount Fickney would think so much.


    Although Marcoslin is also playing politics, how can politics in the Boer Republic compare with Austria? They don''t think so much about the details of these expressions.


    Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Viscount Fickney mistakenly thought that these people were pushing the palace. This wonderful misunderstanding caused many people present to pay a heavy price in the war that followed.


    Now these people are still useful, Viscount Fickney will not turn their backs, and immediately promised: "Don''t worry, if the situation is unfavorable, Austria will not sit idly by.


    Now that the British dare to act, they just don''t put Austria in their eyes, we must retaliate and give them a blood lesson.


    However, Britain and Austria are both big powers. If they directly conflict, it will likely ignite the all-out war in Europe, and everyone must not want to see it.


    So the next thing is to fight the British in the name of Transvaal and Orange Free State. Don''t worry about it, you can use any means.


    Whatever the consequences will be, Austria will bear them, and you don''t have to worry about British retaliation.


    The Vienna government has authorized a lesson for Britons in South Africa. It won''t be long before the reinforcements arrive, and everyone just has to stick to it for a month or two. "


    This guarantee gave a lot of peace of mind. As long as Austria did not give up Transvaal and the Orange Free State, this war would have to be fought.


    The Boers also lacked the courage to fight the World War I. They dared to fight the British in space and time. Now they are backed by Austria, and they will not fear the war with the British.


    At this time, Scoman suddenly asked: "Hi Viscount, if you don''t turn your face with the British, what will the reinforcements do? If you use African indigenous forces, I am afraid they are not British opponents."


    At present, more than 20,000 of the 30,000 British troops are made up of local indigenous people, otherwise 30,000 troops will not be available in the Cape Town area.


    The combat effectiveness of these indigenous forces is very limited. Perhaps these people do not lack the spirit of blood and courage, but their overall quality is far too poor.


    The Boers also trained indigenous troops. Unfortunately, no matter how hard they worked, the troops they trained did not have much combat effectiveness.


    Now hearing the reinforcements, Scoman''s first reaction was the indigenous army. After all, it is easiest to hide your identity with an indigenous army without turning your face.


    Even if they were captured by the British, their words could not be used as evidence on the table.


    Viscount Fickney shook his head and said very calmly: "The inability of government forces to move does not mean that we have no army available.


    Various civilian militaries in Austria belong to Africa, with a total number of more than 300,000. You gave them a new nationality, and you joined the war as Transvaal regulars. "


    Viscount Fickney had a face, and never spoke of the aristocratic private army. Otherwise everyone knows that this is to mix military merits.


    Although the British army has a lot of water, there are a large number of indigenous troops. After all, it is against the sign of the British Empire that defeating them can be regarded as defeating the regular army. This kind of military merits is much higher than the African indigenous grade.


    There is also no way to grade military power. Without this distinction, Austria would have become a famous general and the aristocracy would be flying all over the sky.


    If a battle report is found, it says that a small army of hundreds of people has fought dozens of battles, annihilating thousands of enemy troops and tens of thousands of captives.


    Not surprisingly, this is normal on the African continent. A colonial team of several hundred people broke through several indigenous tribes.


    With such "inverse" records, the gold content naturally dropped. Now if I have not defeated tens of thousands of enemy records, I am embarrassed to say that I am a colonial team.


    Take Viscount Fickney as an example. After so many years of colonial career, that is also the result of hundreds of battles to defeat the enemy, which is hundreds of thousands.


    If he had such a record on the European continent, he would have long been enshrined as a **** of war. However, the enemy is a colonial native, and this record is greatly reduced.


    This is why everyone is keen to pick up the cheap. It is true that these nobles who bring their own dry food regard the British as "cheap".


    Who makes the British navy too powerful, the army gives the impression that it is not bad. The performance of the British army in recent wars has been very crap.


    In the eyes of many people, the combat effectiveness of the British Army was not very good. Now there are still a bunch of indigenous troops. Many people have treated them as soft persimmons and are ready to step on them.


    If a regular British army of 30,000 comes, it is estimated that the nobles who come to pick up their heads must think carefully about whether they can eat.


    ...


    In Vienna, Franz was surprised by the news of the British-British War. He couldn''t figure out why the British would start now.


    The secret movements of the nobles did not report to the emperor. Everyone wanted to use their skills in the British, and if the emperor ordered it to stop, they would be busy.


    Nobles have many advantages, but also many restrictions. One of them is that they cannot refuse the name of the emperor, at least they are not dare.


    This time is different. Even several kings in the country have no ability to compete with the emperor, not to mention that these emperors are directly under vassals.


    Even if the knighthood cannot be abolished casually, it is still possible to reseal it, for example: change to the desert to eat sand;


    Even if the emperor wants to face and change them to a wealthy fiefdom, they will have to start business again, and vitality is inevitable.


    If you don''t understand, you''re too lazy to think. Franz''s mentality is still very good. There are so many people with convulsions in this world, and all kinds of ridiculous farce, he has seen more.


    This trivial matter will be solved by the colonial bureaucrats. Up to now, no intervention has been made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, indicating that the situation is still under control.


    Perhaps there is a colonial government involved, which is not important. Franz is not the kind of person who is critical, as long as the result is good, the process is not important.


    South Africa''s gold has not yet been exposed. If the emperor is too concerned, it will easily attract attention.


    In his current position, Franz''s every move will be interpreted as a political signal. If he showed an extraordinary interest in South Africa, many people would think that it was aimed at the British.


    Instead, it is better to imply that people do it, so as to avoid extracurricular branches.


    The annexation of the Boer Republic was meant by Franz. After dividing the African nobility two years ago, he casually mentioned at the banquet: "The Boers are part of the empire."


    As a result, someone ran to implement it, which is the benefit of being the boss. When a signal is issued, the younger brother will complete it.


    Well done, of course, the emperor''s leadership is indispensable; if things get messed up, it doesn''t matter, it is done by the people and has nothing to do with the great emperor.


    Of course, Franz is a good leader. Even if this kind of person who does things according to his will mess things up, the final outcome will not be too bad.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz then commanded: "Send a message to Stephen, and secretly teach the English people a long memory."


    This unscrupulous order is naturally only verbal. What to do, the people below will think more thoughtfully.


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 Chapter 469： Fisherman

    The political concept of the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria actually emerged a few years ago after the arms race between Britain, France and Austria.


    In the arms race, the Royal Navy failed to complete the two strong standards. A person of insight in the British government believes that continuing the confrontation will likely lead to the alliance of France and Austria, which is not in the interest of Britain.


    Some people proposed an alliance between the three countries in an attempt to constrain France and Austria''s expansion of armaments in the form of a covenant, while at the same time establishing Britain''s world supremacy and establishing an international order centered on Britain.


    This plan is obviously too idealistic, because the conflict of interests of the three countries, the concept is always a concept and cannot be turned into a reality.


    To this day, Faaw does not recognize the British as world hegemons. No one wants to bow their heads, and the people of France and Austria are also proud, but everyone can''t stand it.


    Reading European newspapers, it is known internationally that Britain, France and Austria stand on a triad. The British had advantages over the navy and economically, but far behind in the army.


    Originally in the era of sea power, marine hegemons were world hegemons. But the world center of this era is on the European continent, and the influence of France and Austria on the continent is greater.


    When the boss couldn''t hold back the age of the second and third children, the hegemony status became unnamed. No, not even this "name" has been recognized by the world.


    Not long ago, the London government suddenly decided to promote the alliance between the three countries. In addition to dismantling the Franco-Austrian alliance, more of it was to make the title of world hegemony worthy of the name.


    Britain, France, Austria and the three countries formed an alliance, and the old nature of the alliance is the world overlord. This is not just a false name, but also a series of benefits.


    Under this name, the British can more easily gain benefits when expanding overseas, and France and Austria can also benefit, but they are not as big as the British.


    One of the biggest benefits is currency hegemony. The name of the world hegemonist will undoubtedly greatly increase the position of the pound, which can overwhelm the Aegis and the franc to become the world currency.


    The interests involved in the alliance between the three countries are very wide, and soon after the negotiations began, they fell into a deadlock. The sudden outbreak of the British cloth war made this alliance even more out of reach.


    Many people are relieved, especially Berlin and St. Petersburg. Once Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are allied, there will be no chance for them.


    Everyone knows that the British-Olympic game is behind the English-British war. Everyone''s eyes surrendered to Vienna and London, and they wanted to see how the two countries reacted.


    The result was very regrettable, and the Government of London did not respond if nothing had happened to the Vienna government.


    This is just the outside view, in fact the London government is not calm. A conflict with Austria at this time has affected their prior plans.


    Now that the war has broken out, it''s too late to say anything. Britain also has face, and it is impossible to retreat because of fear of Austria.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli has given Governor Delphi an overwhelming evaluation. Of course, if the battle is won, this evaluation will still change.


    It has nothing to do with right or wrong, mainly because the timing of the operation is wrong. If the Portuguese are brought in and the two join forces to expel the Austrians from South Africa, then everything is worth it.


    In the absence of this, it seems to be more than worthwhile to start just for the two Boer republics.


    Gold mines in Transvaal and Orange Free State have not yet been discovered. Diamond mines have just begun to emerge, but the current price of diamonds is not high. This is not enough to make Prime Minister Benjamin tempted.


    These are secondary, the key is that the London government has no assurance of victory. It is natural to face the Boer alone, and with Austria''s participation, the situation has changed.


    Everyone is mixed in a circle, and the other party basically knows how many methods they have. Putting on a military uniform, the little tricks that appeared on the battlefield were not without play.


    It is not so much a Boer republic as a German republic. Even if tens of thousands of Austrian troops enter it, it is not a trick.


    Combat in inland areas, the logistic pressure on both sides is very great, no one can talk about how many advantages.


    The trouble is that Austria''s advantage on the African continent is too great, and a continuous supply of troops is added, which has left Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli in the bottom of his heart.


    Prime Minister Benjamin asked straight away: "Sir Louis, what do you think about the Boer war?"


    There is no doubt that the colonial ministry was involved in this war. Otherwise, Governor Delphi alone would not be able to organize 30,000 troops.


    Colonial expansion means wealth. Regardless of whether the government has lost or earned, the individuals or companies involved below always make money.


    Behind this war, there are also interest groups pushing. The diamond mines in the Boer Republic are not enough to entice the London government, but they are enough to entice colonists in South Africa.


    In the past few years, because the South African colonial company rushed too fast, a series of armed conflicts occurred with the Austrian colonial team. In the end, it was untenable, and the truce was only after the intervention of the two governments.


    This time, they are the main force behind the British-Irish War. It has nothing to do with hatred. Anyway, they are all killed at the bottom, and there is no blood or deep hatred between the top.


    Mainly the roads surrounding the expansion were blocked. If they didn''t start with the Boer Republic, they would have to go to Namibia to eat sand.


    Namibia did not sell minerals in this era. European settlers came here as early as the 15th century and then left.


    No way, the semi-desert climate, even if you want to farm there is no output, you want to mine input and output are not proportional.


    Apart from being suitable for fishing, it seems that there is no income. The South African colonial company is also pursuing. It is good to fish and stay in the country as fishermen. Why go to South Africa for thousands of miles?


    The colonial bureaucrats were very clear that they would never have a chance to do it again if they didn''t do it. They came to the colony to get rich, but not to hang around.


    With so many people wanting to fight, the ideal and aspiring Governor Delphi naturally follows the good.


    Of course, the British Colonial Department will not undermine the enthusiasm of the people below. It is only necessary for them to win the credit and lose the responsibility to Governor Delphi.


    Colonial Minister Sir Louis is not a member of the Cabinet this time. He is not the same as Prime Minister Benjamin. His position is the result of compromise between all parties. It is not surprising that the reporting time is delayed.


    Louis blundered: "Prime Minister, I have only just learned about this. Our South African telegraph line is not very stable. The last report had a lot of loopholes.


    Judging from the current situation, the progress on the front line is still very smooth. The telegram said that our army has advanced hundreds of miles forward, and the Boers were at a touch.


    If the Austrians were not involved, I think there would be no problem in winning this war. Now we can prepare a celebratory banquet for our boys. "


    Prime Minister Benjamin stared at him fiercely, and a decision had been made in his heart. If the war was won, it would be fine. If he lost, he would let the nasty guy in front of him fall away.


    As a trusted foreign minister, Macleans immediately countered: "Sir Louis, your guess is based on the possible situation, and the reality may be just the opposite.


    Until now, there has been no Austrian protest in our Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Presumably no one would think that the Vienna government would not even dare to protest? "


    Nothing happened, this was the worst result. If the Austrians protest strongly, it means that the matter is still under control and can be resolved by diplomatic means.


    Now that the Vienna government is silent, it must be in a big move. The British-Bulgarian war has evolved into British-Olympic confrontation, and it is not surprising that even a local war broke out.


    Benjamin sarcastically said: "Since the colonial ministry is ready, then you are responsible for this war, and our cabinet will cooperate fully."


    "The cabinet cooperates with the colonial ministry." If this is said, it can definitely make headlines on the front page of London newspapers. The reversal of incidents is rare in Britain.


    Louis''s face changed, how could he not hear the meaning. However, this war did not have the approval of the cabinet, although it was a normal operation in colonial expansion, and it was a legal act.


    But in this case, the cabinet does not need to be responsible for the war, and the colonial ministry and the Cape Town colonial government bear full responsibility.


    This is not what Louis wants, and the credit can be taken together, but the responsibility is still to be borne by the colonial officials. He doesn''t want to tie himself to them.


    This is the survival instinct of a politician. If you don''t shirk responsibility, don''t do things. Doing more mistakes is an inevitable result.


    Louis hurriedly evaded: "The Prime Minister, this war was completely an accident, and our colonial ministry was not aware of it in advance. For the specific situation, wait for the detailed report of the Governor of Cape Town!


    Now that it is determined that the Austrians will intervene, we must take more active measures. If the navy can block the enemy''s coastline, this war will be stable. "


    When the fire hit his head, Secretary of the Navy Robert sarcastically said: "Sir Louis, wouldn''t you know that both Boer republics are landlocked countries, which port would you like the Royal Navy to block?"


    Although the Royal Navy is the most powerful navy in the world, they are not omnipotent. At least they need to block the Boer Republic, they can''t.


    Open the map to know that the Boers have bordered the Austrian African colonies. To block them, they must block Austrian Africa. This coastline is not too long, just a few thousand kilometers.


    If the Austrian Navy does not exist and the Royal Navy is dispatched collectively, it will almost be possible. This also requires the cooperation of the French and the Portuguese, otherwise the capitalists would not mind the long journey.


    For a continent, the so-called blockade is a joke. This was true at least in the 19th century. Except for Antarctica and Australia, which are inherently inadequate, other continents were not afraid of blockades.


    Do not look at the fact that there is no industry on the African continent. There are people, resources, and technologies. As long as the Vienna government is willing, a primary industrial system can be born within two or three years.


    Looking at the embarrassing Louis, Benjamin''s anger was relieved a lot, and the matter has come to an end.


    Otherwise, if they lose the war, their cabinet will not have a good life. Pushing the responsibility clean again, an incompetent hat cannot be taken off.


    In many cases, ridiculous policies come out, not because politicians don''t know it, but because they have to do it for their own benefit.


    Benjamin said gravely, "Well, Sir Louis. Your colonial ministry will come up with a plan for combat as soon as possible, and you must win this war."


    They are still somewhat confident in fighting in South Africa. The Austrian forces have just come in not long before, and they have been operating locally for decades.


    The force that can be invested locally is far more than Austria can. As long as it is fast enough, the war may be ended before the arrival of Austrian reinforcements.


    ...


    Two dogs fight, play off. Seeing that Britain and Austria are about to work, Napoleon III is not lonely. While cheering the Vienna government, it has also accelerated the pace of expansion in Italy.


    The British and Austrian game in South Africa has held back most of the energy of the two countries, which has created a golden opportunity for the French.


    At this moment, no one has the power to interfere with their annexation of the Italian region.


    Since the outbreak of the English-British War, the French have increased their presence in Italian states, and the threat has been revealed.


    Had he not taken into account the influence of the international community, Napoleon III would have taken the throne of Italy, and now he would be crowned as the last step.


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 Chapter 470： Want to be a fisherman

    It wasn''t just the French who wanted to be a fisherman. After the outbreak of the English-Bulgarian war, Prussia was also about to move.


    It was just that William I was more cautious and didn''t rush to take the lead. Although Britain and Austria have worked in South Africa, they are secretly, and on the bright side, they are "friendly countries".


    The absence of tears means that both parties can compromise at any time. William I did not think that the South African issue was the end of the two countries.


    However, his point of view is not the same as that of the Berlin government. The Junker aristocrats who have been unable to bear it have already begun to move.


    Prime Minister Mao Qi said in surprise: "His Majesty, this is an excellent opportunity. The conflict between Britain and Austria broke out, and the French''s attention was focused on Italy.


    At this time, no one has been able to restrict our chances for the German Federal Empire to unify the North German region. "


    The unification of North Germany was crucial to Prussia. Once the German Federal Empire was annexed, it would not be the three major powers that dominated the European continent, but the four major powers.


    Although Prussia now defeats the Russian Empire, in the eyes of everyone, they still rank behind the Russian Empire.


    Recognized as a member of the Powers Club, but only a second-rate power, with a certain right to speak, but not the influence that dominates the situation in Europe.


    This is not a matter of stigma, but strength. Regardless of economic strength or military strength, the Kingdom of Prussia has not been able to compete with Britain, France and Austria.


    After defeating the Russians, the self-confidence of the Junker aristocracy burst into full bloom. If it were not for the great losses in the war, they have not recovered their vitality so far, and they would not be so calm.


    To change this situation, the unification of North Germany is the best choice. Of course, being able to annex Poland is even more perfect.


    Prime Minister Mao Qi is still IQ online, and there is no foolish desire for a two-pronged approach. Prussia''s strength is limited, and the consequence of taking both into account must be a chicken fly.


    William I asked directly: "My Prime Minister, do you think the South Africa region is important to Austria, or the German region is important to Austria?"


    Don''t think about it all, obviously the German region is obviously more important. Even if gold deposits in South Africa have been discovered, they are still less important to Austria than to the German region.


    Politically, it was decided that Franz could not give up the German region. Even if it was not possible to unify the German region, the unifying slogan must be called.


    This is related to the legitimacy of the Shinra Empire. The Vienna government cannot easily let go, or it cannot explain to the people in the country.


    Mauch replied: "Naturally the German region is important, but from the performance of the Vienna government, their interest in the German Federation is not too strong.


    If they really want to annex the German federal empire, they don''t have to wait until now, when we had a hard battle with the Russians a few years ago, we could start. "


    This is a fact. At that time, Prussia held the Russians, Austria took over the German Federal Empire, and only the French were able to intervene.


    And the French eyed Italy, France and Austria exchanged interests, and the success rate of annexing the German Federation was very high.


    William I took the baton and pointed at the map of Europe on the wall. "If the Vienna government does not take action, it does not mean that we will let it go.


    Sir Marshal, you are also military. You must also be aware of the strategic situation that Austria will face when it annexes the German Federation.


    From a purely national defense perspective, the current situation is best for Austria. The Russians in the east were licking wounds, the Ottoman Empire in the south was dying, and we in the north could not threaten them.


    There is the Albis mountain barrier, and it is difficult for the French to the west. The French attacked Austria in addition to attacking from Italy, but only from Belgium and Rhineland.


    The French are also busy annexing the Italian region. It can be said that the situation will not be stable in the next two decades. Attacking Austria from the Italian region, the French wanted to consider guerrillas inside.


    As for excuses, that''s even more impossible. At least we didn''t have the courage to let the French come in. The French couldn''t believe us. They would rather fight all the way.


    The possibility of a war between France and Austria has been reduced to a minimum, which is lower than the probability of a war between us and the French.


    Once the German Federal Empire was occupied, this strategic advantage ceased to exist for an instant. Not only the French threat, but also the maritime threat from the British.


    Aside from military threats, do the Austrians now really need the German Federation?


    The German Federal Empire has more than 20 large and small states and annexed them. Isn''t the Vienna government afraid that the Imperial Parliament is too lively? "


    The last reason is the crux of the problem. So many states have joined the Shinra Empire, and the number of votes in the Imperial Parliament exceeds Austria, which will weaken the central government''s control of the state.


    Don''t say that it is not allowed strategically. Even if there is no strategic issue, no one dares to take action just because of the political impact.


    When Franz reorganized Shen Luo, there was no way. Austria''s strength is insufficient, and the number of main nationalities in the country is seriously insufficient, so it can only choose to compromise.


    After so many years, after a series of measures such as compulsory education, planned cross immigration, and assimilation, the internal ethnic conflicts have now been almost resolved.


    At this time, the Vienna government was naturally reluctant to add another bunch of states. Otherwise, there is no need to use force at all, and the German Federation will come forward on its own initiative.


    According to the principle of at least one vote for a state, so many small states in the German Federal Empire can directly become the masters of the empire by virtue of their votes.


    How is this good thing possible? Not only does Austria not agree, even several states in the country will not agree.


    Everyone has contributed to the empire''s development to this stage. It is no longer easy to share these benefits. You have to give up your rights, and no one can agree!


    The Vienna government is afraid of eating, and it is impossible to openly violate the promises of the year, and things have dragged on. But they don''t do it, nor do they let others do it.


    William I estimated that as soon as they started their forefoot, Austria jumped out to pick peaches. It is precisely that they killed these state governments, and Austria can directly turn these areas into municipalities and provinces.


    The current Prussian kingdom does not have the power to fight a war. Even if it has the courage to challenge Austria, it must first consider whether the Russians behind them will stab their swords and worry whether France in the west will fall to the ground.


    In the days without Bismarck, these troubles caused William I a headache and he had to go to battle in person.


    The struggle for power is cruel, and the military is too powerful. Now even the King, William I cannot do everything.


    The Prussian kingdom is not without talents, but it is very difficult for these people to be promoted. Many people have become king''s aides.


    Not long ago, William I wanted to promote a foreign minister of civilian origin, but he was opposed by Juncker aristocracy for a simple reason: no credit for the country.


    William I cannot refute this reason. The system of appointing officials with credit was copied by Austrian Junker nobles and then changed.


    In Austria, officials are evaluated for their political achievements. Prussia sees credit directly. Political achievements are credited to military achievements. Under the rules of the game, a large number of Junker aristocrats occupy high positions.


    Having just won the Russians, Junker aristocrats are not much more than military merits, and most of the government''s rights fall into their hands.


    The origins of the Juncker aristocracy of the Prime Minister and ministers of all ranks, the rights of William I were inevitably weakened.


    If it wasn''t for William I''s preemptive start, the division broke up the Junker aristocracy, and this group split into several waves. Now he will be a rubber stamp.


    These are the elites of this era. Although the political sense of smell is not good, once the problem is put on the bright side, Marshal Mao Qi still reacts quickly.


    William I was very satisfied to see Mao Qi''s complexion change. It was because of Mochi''s talents that he had limited military and political capabilities, and he let Mochi become prime minister.


    Otherwise, how to divide Juncker aristocracy? Now there is a strange circle in Prussia. Many people with explosive military capabilities are serving in the government.


    Of course, those who are full of political abilities have not joined the army, and William I will not do anything to destroy the Great Wall.


    After a moment of silence, William I added: "The focus of the government''s work now is to develop the economy. Prussia has just emerged from the war. The country''s Baidu is awaiting prosperity. People need rest.


    In recent years, the Russians have also carried out social reforms. In order to raise funds, Alexander II even spared no expense.


    This enemy is terrible, and we cannot relax our guard for a moment. At most twenty years, there will be a war between Russia and Russia. "


    The transfer of topics was very successful, and the Russians made outstanding contributions to the unity and stability of the Kingdom of Prussia. Only in the face of this great enemy can all sectors of Prussian society be united unprecedentedly.


    The Russia-Prussian contradiction is no longer solvable, and William I was not ready to reconcile with the Russians, and it was right to throw them at any problem.


    For this reason, everyone in the cabinet has no opinion. When enemies with Russia, go to provoke Austria and offend England, that is to death.


    That''s right, the British are now opposed to Prussia''s annexation of the German Federal Empire. The presence of France and Austria is enough for the London government to do its work, and a stronger Prussian one will not be able to bear the British.


    Moreover, the British have a lot of interest in the German Federation, and they have no interest in doing things in Austria. They are very happy to keep this little brother.


    In fact, any merger in continental Europe is a threat to the British. Limited to the small size of the homeland, the London government had to prevent any possible European unification.


    To ease the atmosphere, Finance Minister Ron proposed: "Your Majesty is right, our finances are not optimistic, and we are one step away from bankruptcy.


    The Russians not only lost their international credibility this time, they also lost almost all the international market.


    This kind of cost is not something we can afford. Now it is vital to develop the economy, and the government must formulate a more proactive economic policy. "


    Don''t look at them as military origins, not very familiar with political business, in fact the situation in the Kingdom of Prussia is still very stable.


    They directly brought the model of managing the army to the country. What consequences are unknown, at least in a short period of time, they have achieved positive results.


    After the war, the kingdom of Prussia came out of its predicament in less than three years. Of course, loot is also an important stimulus, otherwise they will never recover so quickly.


    Until now, the Kingdom of Prussia has not only escaped the food crisis, but has also changed from a food importer to an exporter.


    Significant achievements have also been made in industry, especially in the military industry. Under the stimulus of the war, the Prussian military system has been upgraded and is in the top ranks of the world.


    Economically, during the post-war recovery period, the Kingdom of Prussia also maintained rapid growth. But over time, economic growth is now slowing.


    The huge debt has become an important factor restricting the continued development of the Kingdom of Prussia. The Berlin government receives more than half of its fiscal revenue each year and is used to repay foreign debt.


    Despite this declining ratio, Prussian finance is on the verge of bankruptcy. If it weren''t for the consequences of stumbling, they would have followed the Russians.


    Behind this, of course, the Poles are also very successful. Selfless contribution to industrial raw materials and product sales markets.


    Otherwise, Prussia''s economic recovery will not be so fast.


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 Chapter 471： Bur republic

    In South Africa, the British army swept all the way finally encountered trouble. After entering the Transvaal region, the Austrian aristocratic private army was prepared to take a headache, and the striker suffered heavy losses.


    This is also the arrogance and continuous victory of the British, which made them proud, ignoring that the previous victory was carried out with the help of the Leading Party, otherwise they would not be separated.


    In fact, some people provided information to the British after the outbreak of the war, but they did not attract the attention of the British.


    What are the caravans, who have n¡¯t had a few lives in Africa this year? In the British concept, the aristocratic private army is a caravan guard.


    I heard that there were only two or three thousand people, and after being divided into more than a dozen, I was completely relieved. In their opinion, of course, when they encountered such a thing, they ran away the first time.


    The news was not reported at all. Although the Boers fled to the past, their status was not high and they were not qualified to contact British high-level officials.


    Governor Delphi did not receive relevant information from beginning to end. Of course, it may not pay much attention to it. After all, the difference between the two sides is too large to constitute a threat.


    It was not until the defeat at the front that Governor Delphi received intelligence. At this time, it was no longer two or three thousand people.


    Under the threat of the British, Viscount Fickney successfully took over the military and political power of the Republic of Boer, and by the way sent the high-level members of the Republic of Boer to the rear Central and South Africa (Zimbabwe).


    After taking over the power, the first time was naturally to expand the army. The Republic of Boer is also a soldier of the whole population, and despite training has been abandoned in recent years, the framework of the militia system is still there.


    By the time the British arrived, the number of troops in Viscount Fickney''s hands had exceeded 15,000. Although the gap between the two sides was still huge, the strength comparison had changed.


    Playing forward 5,000 British troops became the first victims of information mismatch. The Governor Delphi didn''t care about these losses, and died mostly of indigenous cannon fodder.


    What caused him a headache was how to fight the next battle. With the participation of the Austrian nobles, the enemy he was facing was no longer the Turkpur Republic, but Austria, a European army power.


    The spirited Major General Friedman now lowered his proud head. Don''t look at his army with nearly 26,000 troops. In fact, there are less than 8,000 white soldiers, and the rest are indigenous troops.


    The original purpose of training these indigenous troops was to prepare for the trouble of the Austrians, in revenge they had expelled the indigenous tribes into South Africa.


    We must know that the South African colony has not been able to expand for so many years. Except that the London government has not paid enough attention to the investment, the most important thing is the indigenous tribe that the Austrians expelled.


    In the mid-19th century, the number of white people in Cape Town exceeded 100,000. However, up to now, the number of white people in Cape Town is still so large and has almost no increase.


    In addition to the opening of the Suez Canal, which weakened the economic value of the port of Cape of Good Hope, it was the loss caused by the influx of indigenous tribes that year.


    In order to stabilize the situation, the Cape Town colonial government has been teasing the indigenous tribe''s civil war, and occasionally took the initiative to suppress the big tribes, and it took years to solve the problem.


    This is also the reason why South African settlers hated Austria. At the beginning of a major event, they directly suffered heavy losses, and many colonial teams were forced to shift their development direction.


    It is this background that has fallen into the hands of the British in Madagascar. This is one of the few achievements of the British in the African continent in recent years.


    However, this achievement has nothing to do with the Governor of Cape Town. The British also set up a colonial government on the island of Madagascar and did not merge into the Cape Town colony.


    Governor Delphi said with a somber expression, "Major General, I want to know if you will fight? If not, I can apply for the London government to replace your command with a capable person."


    Not to blame him for getting angry, but this battle was frustrated. Without even knowing the enemy''s situation, they launched an offensive. Even if you win, you still lose.


    Major General Friedman did not speak, and he lost everything and said nothing. From a purely military perspective, his performance is also quite satisfactory.


    The failure of the front line is not only a matter of command, but also the incompetence of the troops.


    After all, Viscount Fickney now has most recruits in the hands and is in the running-in period. If the British army is strong enough, it may still be a big victory.


    Depressed, the Governor Delphi calmed down: "Major Friedman, what are you going to do next?


    The enemy is not the indigenous people encountered in the past, this war will be very difficult to fight. It is arguably the hardest battle since the opening of the Cape Town colony, but you must win! "


    Governor Delphi really wanted to make a substitution. He had long seen Major General Friedman upset. He was usually bullying, and on the battlefield, it was a silver gun with a wax gun.


    However, the replacement must also find a replacement. The colonial forces are not strong, and the colonial officers are mostly defective.


    That kind of ability is super strong, because the unwilling to offend people and then exiled to the colonial officers only existed in the novel.


    In reality, if the offending people are rushing home directly, how can they leave you a chance to rise again.


    Although the conditions of the colonies were not good, they were a good place for military service. There are a lot of noble children who come here to gilt, how can they give the enemy a chance?


    Napoleon IV married the British royal family in time and space, and ran to the colony before the wedding to get the box lunch.


    Those who have the ability to command tens of thousands of troops are all senior talents. They are also treasures in Britain. No matter how bad they are, it is impossible to concede to Cape Town to serve in the colony.


    South Africa now has no dazzling aura. Before the gold mine was discovered, it was an ordinary colony.


    Although Major General Friedman was a bit annoying, he still passed, at least better than the others. The Governor Delphi couldn''t possibly change into a pouch and lunch bag, it was pitting himself.


    Regardless of the ability to send people from China, let alone time, it is too late. This war was fought for time. If it lasted three or five months, it would eventually become a war of attrition.


    At that time, both parties will have to fight for manpower and financial resources. Maybe the British do n¡¯t advise them. It is difficult to say.


    As long as it killed tens of thousands of people, he could not explain to the people in the country. To know that their enemy is the "Bur Republic", to attack a small projectile country, pay the price, it is difficult to not want to go to military court.


    Major-General Friedman hurriedly replied: "Her Governor, the situation has exceeded expectations. I did not expect that the Austrians would be so shameless and fight against us by impersonating the army of the Boer Republic.


    No one knows how much their investment is. There are 30,000 enemies in front of us. It is very difficult for us to defeat them. If the enemy continues to send more troops, I am afraid the final outcome will be difficult to predict. "


    This answer to shirk responsibility made Governor Delphi very dissatisfied. But he didn''t say anything, everyone is now on a boat.


    It is always right to exaggerate the strength of the enemy first. It is even more remarkable to win everyone''s warfare, and to lose is the enemy''s too powerful and non-war crime.


    Governor Delphi said without change: "Yes, the Austrians are so shameless that they are posing as troops of the Boer Republic, and we must smash their conspiracy.


    Cage, immediately asked for help from London Power Generation, explaining the difficulties we face and asking the Foreign Ministry to protest to Austria. "


    If you are not afraid that the data will be too large, it will easily cause outside doubts. Governor Delphi will not mind doubling the number of enemy forces.


    As for letting the Foreign Ministry protest, it was all a joke. It is impossible for the Vienna government to recognize such a thing. The Boer governments fell into the hands of Austria, and they took full responsibility.


    In any case, as long as the Boer Republic insists on its own army, this lawsuit will not go on.


    Unless a big fish is caught, this possibility is zero. None of the Austrian nobles who commanded the war were active officers, and they did not have much visibility internationally.


    From start to finish, the Vienna government was not involved in the war. As for the weapons and ammunition provided by the merchants, they were all bought by the Boer Republic.


    Austria is a member of the free trade world, and it is not unusual to sell arms.


    Even the history of the Boer military expenditure is clear. The Vienna government has not sponsored a penny. The Boer Republic used land mortgage to borrow 300 million Aegis from the Imperial Bank.


    Don''t talk about risk. This is usury, and the monthly interest rate is only 18%. Since interest is so high, the risk is naturally not small.


    Franz handles all the aftercare work properly, not afraid that someone can pick out the problem.


    After the war, it was inevitable that the Boer Republic would not have enough money. Without this reason, how could Austria annex the Boer Republic after the war?


    As an emperor, Franz did not want a republic in the empire. It ¡¯s not enough to take away the collateral, and the dissolution of the Boer Republic is justified.


    It can be said that the British-British War provided Austria with an excellent excuse, and even the cost of buying local power has fallen sharply.


    If Franz is shameless, he can choose to settle accounts. Since the agreement was not completed, the conditions promised at the time were naturally void.


    It can be said that Viscount Fickney packs the high-level of the Boer Republic to the rear, which is a godsend, completely cutting off their bargaining chips.


    Of course, those who choose to cooperate with Austria from the beginning will certainly not be so tragedy. Franz, who has always been atmospheric, will not do that shameless thing.


    It ¡¯s unfortunate that there are no good terms to talk about, and we do n¡¯t need to talk about them now. There are only three paths left: either follow Austria; or go to the British; or hurry.


    Anyway, Viscount Fickney was not reluctant to kill a group of interest groups.


    This war is not a vain fight. The more you invest now, the greater the gains after the war. There are not enough benefits, but not so many nobles bring their own dry food.


    The land in South Africa is still very good. Not only is the land fertile, but the climate is very livable. These plantation owners have long wanted to come to the enclosure.


    Fortunately, they didn''t know that there were gold mines underground, otherwise they would have come to more than a dozen nearby nobles. It is estimated that the local nobles could not help but participate.


    Don''t talk about these people. Think of the horrible gold reserves of the Rand Gold Mine, and even Franz was tempted, but he could not bear it.


    More money is just a number. Gold mines are too treacherous and easy to pull hatred. Even if it is mining gold, it must be hidden behind it.


    Buying gold is a good business. It may not make less money than mine owners, and it will not be noticeable.


    On the surface, it seems that the profit from the purchase of gold is not very large, and it is slightly lower than the market price.


    In fact, if you go to the financial market to roll around, then process it into art, and flow it into the gold consumer market, the profit will be completely different.


    What''s more important is that the capital cost of the bank''s purchase of gold is negligible. Gold is also a currency, and it is more reliable to place it as a reserve than any currency.


    Even in the run-in crisis, no one will refuse to accept gold payments.


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 Chapter 472： Grand French Empire

    The British, Austrian, South African game has just begun, and great changes have taken place in the European continent. This time Napoleon III showed his decisiveness and directly sent troops to control the governments of the Italian states.


    Obviously, his patience has reached the limit and he is not ready to continue to grind with these guys.


    After suppressing the weak resistance of the states, under the threat of bayonet, governments were forced to agree to form an Italian empire with the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    On August 24, 1870, the Italian Empire held its first parliament, and Napoleon III was elected as emperor.


    The next day, Napoleon III could not wait to be crowned the Emperor of Italy in Rome, namely: Napoleon I of Italy.


    Immediately afterwards, Napoleon III announced the establishment of a French-Italian union and the establishment of the Greater French Empire, once again crowned emperor. To appease the Italians, this time is a double capital, Paris and Rome.


    After Napoleon, the Bonaparte family once again created an empire. It should be two empires, the Bonaparte dynasty of the Italian Empire and the Bonaparte dynasty of the Grand French Empire.


    Napoleon III couldn''t take care of any food or etiquette. Opportunities for confrontation between Britain and Austria are rare. If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to encounter it in the future.


    The Great French Empire was established, and the situation in Europe changed instantly. After the annexation of France after Italy, there was a great potential to dominate the European continent.


    Because of the relationship between the Russian-Prussian War, at this time, the French had the power to interfere with the annexation of Italy by the French, leaving only Britain and Austria.


    While looking at Vienna and London, a new round of diplomatic co-ordination is also underway, and an undercurrent against the French is surging across the European continent.


    In Vienna, Rao had long been prepared, and Franz was still shocked by the boldness of Napoleon III.


    In his plan, the French should take it slowly step by step. For example, the establishment of the Italian Empire to unify the Italian region, and then the merger of the two countries, will last at least several years.


    The Vienna government couldn''t help it, and Felix immediately and immediately cut off: "Your Majesty, you can''t let the French continue to grow. This threat is too great."


    It is not difficult to interrupt the French expansion plan. As long as you immediately join forces with the British and then put pressure on European countries, the French will most likely compromise.


    Don''t look at Napoleon III''s fast knife to make a mess, and make a broken boat, and take Italy at all costs.


    In fact, he was not ready to fight against Europe as a whole, and the French did not challenge the courage of the European continent again, this was just a demonstration to the outside world.


    What really gave them the confidence was the Faul Mieu. At this time, Austria would also act on the German Federal Empire, and everyone shared the international pressure.


    Even the Vienna government has already done it. Most of the German state governments have fallen to Austria. As long as Franz is willing to take up to a month, the German federation can be annexed.


    This is the convenience brought by railways. Most Austrian states have chosen Austrian standards. Many states have already merged with Austrian railways.


    Today, with the exception of the Kingdom of Hanover, which has not yet been completely infiltrated by Austria, other states cannot escape the influence of Austria.


    In order to successfully complete this plan, in addition to flourishing nationalism, it is more economic benefits.


    The aristocrats and capitalists within the German Federation have already merged with Austria with practical actions, and everyone''s interests are tied together.


    Even the opposition''s concentration camp, the Kingdom of Hanover has not been able to make an exception, and this influence will continue to grow over time.


    It is true that the British support them, but it is impossible for British capitalists to share their markets with them, let alone enter their colonial development.


    When Austria developed its colonies, it rashly emigrated from Germany, and these states were no exception.


    At the same time as immigrants, they also attracted local powers, participated in the development of colonies in Austria, and many local people have become a community of interests.


    This kind of penetration is also beyond the power of the German Federal Government. It is impossible to enact laws prohibiting cooperation between the two parties, right?


    Moreover, even if the ban is useless, the states below will not buy the central government''s account. Anyway, everyone has long determined that the central government dare not use force to solve it.


    The French suddenly accelerated, and Austria naturally did not keep up. From the beginning to the end, Franz was only for flickering the French, and was not ready to unify the German region at this time.


    The German region is to be unified, but this time is definitely not now. Franz is not ready to be the target of criticism until he has the power to dominate continental Europe.


    Franz tapped the table with his fingers and said, "It''s not easy for the French to annex Italy forcibly. The internal problems won''t be clear for a while.


    Now we just have to do something. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that strongly condemned the shameless behavior of the French and looked at the reactions of other countries. "


    Just kidding, it was so easy for the French to get hooked. How could they let them out?


    Greater France was so easy to establish. Why did Napoleon not unite Italy directly, but divided the rule of the king.


    If it was simply the unification of Italy and Napoleon III concurrently served as the emperor of Italy, it is estimated that the Italian people would still accept it. It is now directly integrated into Greater France, and it is no wonder that nationalists can accept it.


    We must know that they merged together in France, the cradle of revolutionary thoughts. It is estimated that it will not be long before revolutionary thoughts will flow from France to Italy, and then ignite.


    Even establishing a dual empire is better than annexing Italy directly. At least the former can be stabilized after attracting local factions as long as there is no war and no external forces break the situation.


    Frankly speaking, with the strength of France, only after the diplomatic work is done, the external threat is very small. As long as the government does not mess around, this dual empire can last for many years.


    If it weren''t for the drama to be more realistic, Franz would feast on this great victory. From now on, France will no longer be a threat for many years.


    To defeat France in the future, all it takes is funding the Italian Revolutionary Party. Every day there are revolutions, and the power of France will be consumed in the quagmire of Italy.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "Your Majesty, now that the French have attracted the attention of the outside world, should we also speed up the pace?"


    At this time, no one can prevent Austria from annexing the German Federation. The French themselves were caught in the center of the storm, and Austria was hoping to jump out and share the pressure.


    After no French thugs, the British had the most demonstrations at sea. The Prussia next door was helpless, and Austria really acted. It is estimated that the first reaction of the Berlin government was not to block, but to quickly annex Poland.


    Franz sneered: "No, proceed as originally planned. We are not in a hurry. The German Federal Empire is there, sooner or later.


    At present, we are still contending with the British for South Africa. The European continent is in no hurry. As an ally, we must share the pressure for the French. "


    Fulfill allies'' obligations and share pressure. People will not believe this statement. When have the two countries become truly friendly?


    Even after the alliance, the two sides did not lag behind each other. Now Franz suddenly wanted to help the French, there must be a story behind it.


    The emperor was reluctant to say that everyone couldn''t help it.


    Franz can''t reasonably say that the power of nationalism hasn''t been felt by them yet. Naturally I don''t know that this is a huge pit.


    There is no way to explain it if you want to explain it. There is no way, Franz only acts arbitrarily.


    Anyway, the French annexed Italy. Whenever you start, Austria will not lack allies, and we can wait patiently.


    ...


    Austria''s negative work slowdown has a huge impact on the European continent. Many people think that the Vienna government is afraid and dare not directly confront the French.


    Behind this is that Franz is helping the flames, and there is a lot of vows that he won''t give France the throne of the world''s first empire.


    London, the British government that was watching the bustle and wanted to pick up the cheap, can no longer afford it. They never expected that Austria would not take the lead and directly disillusioned their illusions of sitting in the mountains and watching tigers.


    Downing Street, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli asked with a look of depression: "Who can tell me what the Austrians are thinking, don''t they know the French threat?


    Or is it that the famous Franz Emperor and Felix the Iron Blood Prime Minister are two soft eggs that will only develop the economy at home? "


    No one can answer this question, and everyone is very confused. Anyway, no one thinks that Franz and Felix are soft eggs, otherwise how did Austria''s land come from?


    Foreign Minister McLean analyzed: "My Excellency, my view is exactly the opposite. The Vienna government is unwilling to go ahead, I am afraid we have seen our plan.


    After suffering the losses of the anti-French war, it is impossible for Austria to not jealous of the French. Now they are not in their prime, I''m afraid they don''t want to face the French alone.


    Moreover, it is not Austria that bears the brunt of France. The Italian region is newly occupied, and the French cannot rest assured to hand over the Italians.


    If the offensive is launched from Central Europe, the geographical environment determines that the French can only attack from the north. They will be safe until Belgium, the German Federation, and the Kingdom of Prussia fall.


    Since there is no threat within a short period of time, the Vienna government can naturally wait. When everyone can''t stand it, once again form an anti-French alliance to work together to beat the French. "


    Obviously, this will not be the result they want. If France is finished, the European continent will be the world of Austria. By then, Britain would be united, and Britain would be powerless.


    To suppress France, it was the French who threatened their interests by becoming bigger. Besides, once the French annexed Italy, the Mediterranean would have no place for them.


    Not only that, the French who had learned a lesson this time obviously will not follow Napoleon''s old path.


    After the annexation of Italy, the French will try to avoid conflicts with other countries on the European continent for many years to reduce everyone''s vigilance.


    If the European continent cannot continue to expand, then the target will definitely turn overseas. The British were the first to bear the brunt, and it was almost inevitable that the French would challenge their maritime hegemony.


    The world''s first colonial empire brings not only glory and wealth, but also challenges from all countries.


    Austria is much more stable in this regard. The core colonies are all on the African continent. Now that the situation is in place, there is no fear of peeping.


    The interests of several overseas colonies are not big enough to make everyone and Austria fall.


    In contrast, the British are very hateful and ate the largest cake. The colonies of European countries together are not as attractive as their colonies.


    Not only the colonies, but the Straits of Gibraltar on the doorstep of their homes made the French often sleepless.


    The British and French feuds are not so easy to forget. If you do n¡¯t get stuck here and divide the French Navy in two, you wo n¡¯t be able to sleep.


    Contradictions make it difficult for the London government to make up its mind. Now they have to suppress the French, and they are afraid of destroying France, which is a headache.


    Colonial Minister Louis reminded: "Don''t forget that our conflict with Austria is not over yet, it seems that the Vienna government is not planning to stop.


    According to the battle report sent by the front line, we are now on the battlefield, and Delphi ¡¯s idiot has sent three calls for help, one after the other.


    If we don''t take measures, maybe the problems of the French are not solved, and the Cape Town colony will be lost first. "


    The French were too far-fetched, everyone''s attention was drawn to the past, and even South Africa''s help telegram was ignored by them.


    Secretary of the Navy Robert said with excitement: "The Cape Town colony can never be abandoned. The Suez Canal is controlled by France and Austria. Once the corner of good hope enters the hands of Austria, our two sea routes to the Indian Ocean are not safe.


    He could not help but be agitated, and the Suez Canal fell into the hands of France and Austria, which made them very passive. If the Cape of Good Hope is lost, the life of the Royal Navy will be even worse.


    Not to mention, in case one day turns to Austria, the coasts of Africa are colonies of enemies, and the Royal Navy ¡¯s departure to India is a headache.


    No need to consider the Suez Canal. Now warships are forbidden. Except for warships of France and Austria, warships of other countries must detour.


    The rules of the Canal Company are specifically aimed at the British, mainly in retaliation for the British''s destruction during the excavation of the Suez Canal.


    In his heart, Benjamin had not only scolded Louise for being incompetent, but had nothing to do except to cause trouble.


    Since colonial expansion was underway, and no one knew who the enemy was, he rushed to wage war. Now that I''ve lost money, I don''t know how to admit it. Scolding and scolding, aftercare work is still to be done.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli rubbed his forehead and said, "Well, the strategic value of the Cape Town colony is very important. We can''t afford to lose it.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first contacted the Vienna government to see if it could be negotiated. The colonial ministry came up with a plan as soon as possible, preparing to increase troops to the Cape Town area.


    Now that the situation in Europe is out of control, we must resolve the Cape Town issue as soon as possible, and if necessary, we can abandon the Boer Republic. "


    There is no doubt that Benjamin has tied this war with Louis. If the war is lost, the colonial minister can be replaced.


    ...


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 Chapter 473： Ideas of Napoleon III

    After the spread of the French Empire, the whole of France was boiling. At this moment, the prestige of Napoleon III reached its peak, and it was meant to overtake uncle Napoleon.


    From now on, Napoleon III is no longer the second generation relying on his uncle''s legacy, but the first generation of France.


    However, the "lord" is not in a good mood right now, and the response from European countries is more intense than Napoleon III imagined. Just eat Italy, may not be able to digest it.


    The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tired and laid down a lot of people. Although they have worked very hard, the news returned is still not optimistic.


    As of now, no country in Europe has recognized the legitimacy of the "Great French Empire."


    Navalon III really couldn''t find this thing. When the Bonaparte family was in Italy, it was an ordinary nobleman, because his uncle Napoleon quickly started a family.


    Even if you ca n¡¯t find the legitimacy of the throne, you can use elections to make up for it. The empire has no legitimacy, yes it is not a lack of legality, but it is completely absent.


    Opening the history book, Italy and France were once a country in Roman times, no matter how shameless, Napoleon III was embarrassed to say that he was the heir to the Roman Empire.


    The Frankish kingdom, which was once more prosperous, once unified most parts of the two countries, even including parts of Germany.


    However, this empire was founded by the Germans, and France also has a name: the Kingdom of West France, but now the French do not buy much.


    In 843 AD, the Verdun Agreement divided the three countries of France, Italy, and Germany in terms of jurisprudence. The only connection between French and Italian is probably that the languages ??belong to the Latin family.


    This had no effect. Napoleon III did not dare to raise the banner of the Carolingian Empire, which meant that Austria would immediately turn their heads with them.


    Moreover, this banner is also useless. It is estimated that most people do not remember this empire. People who know history will question the legitimacy of the emperor. Napoleon III had no inheritance.


    Europe originally recognized jurisprudence, and now it also involves interests. Naturally, it will not easily recognize the "Great French Empire."


    Belgium and Switzerland, which had been drawn by the French, now approached Austria involuntarily, apparently frightened by the eating of Napoleon III.


    There is no way. Places are different. The popularity of the Italian region is too high, and the impact of the occupation here will naturally not be small.


    When you look at Austria ¡¯s expansion into the Balkans, the response from all countries is much smaller. It is mainly in the impression that the Balkans is a small country in the country, while Italy is a bustling metropolis.


    This impression is not wrong. The Balkan peninsula was indeed a small country in the countryside more than a decade ago, and local production levels remained in the Middle Ages.


    Rich areas are concentrated in the Constantinople generation. Since the economy is backward and it was taken from the heathen, it cannot be regarded as aggression.


    In this regard, the European people''s overall outlook is still good. It is also politically correct to crack down on the abominable Ottoman Empire.


    When expanding into the German region, the result was exactly the opposite. Had it not been for the fierce war in the Near East, Franz would have decisively closed after winning the South German region, and Austria would not have been so easy to pass.


    If there is a choice, Napoleon III also wants to gradually slow down the cycle and reduce external pressure.


    However, unlike Franz, who can afford to wait for the young, Napoleon III, born in 1808, is now 62 years old.


    This age may be the golden age of politicians, but in this age where the average life expectancy of France is about 40 years old, it is already considered longevity.


    Watching his body getting worse day by day, Napoleon III had to consider paving the way for the next generation. He had many illegitimate children, but only one legal son. He was born in 1856 and is now 14 years old.


    This age is obviously unable to control such a large empire. France ¡¯s chariots have already run far, and they ca n¡¯t be pulled if they do n¡¯t want to.


    Napoleon III thought he could manage it, and his young son had no choice.


    The hidden dangers of forcibly annexing the Italian region were naturally clear to Napoleon III, but he did.


    The desire of the French people for the great power is driving the chariot forward, and it is sooner or later to continue to expand into Italy. From the moment of annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the chariot cannot stop.


    In particular, there are two successful examples in Austria and Prussia, which even stimulated the French ambitions. Napoleon III was just barely able to hold the chariot.


    His body is not sure how long he can support it. Once something happens, the young son obviously can''t control the empire.


    Rather than passively expand at that time, it is better to take the shot now, at least he personally trades, the success rate is even higher.


    Certainly, slowly, it will no longer work. If you study Franz with all your heart, you won''t be able to annex the Italian region for twenty years. Napoleon III doesn''t have that much time.


    The Italian region is not so easy to digest. It is even harder to forcibly annex it. In the future, France''s main energy will be to digest the Italian region.


    During this period, there will definitely be many troubles, but France''s strength can still be suppressed. After experiencing setbacks, even activists will slowly calm down and think instead of provoking war blindly.


    As long as France did not proactively provoke war on the European continent, there would be no danger, and Napoleon III was very convinced.


    The only European continent that threatens France is Austria, but the geographical environment determines that whoever initiates the war between France and Austria loses.


    Now that Austria has abandoned Italy, their strategic focus in continental Europe will not be here.


    As for Central Europe, Napoleon III has abandoned his original plan. After eating the Italian region, go to the attention of Belgium, Rhineland and other regions, for fear of being besieged again.


    In any case, the Italians do not have a powerful country, and it is easier to rule than the Germans in Central Europe.


    Moreover, the occupation of Italy can also strengthen the right to speak in the Mediterranean and consolidate the rule of France over North Africa.


    There are advantages and disadvantages, and the price is to fill up the hatred of European countries. For a long time to come, France will be the most unpopular presence in the European world.


    If the operation is not good, there may still be anti-French alliances. To avoid the worst, the Foreign Ministry was naturally busy.


    As soon as Foreign Minister Montero came over, Napoleon III was concerned and asked, "How about, the Austrians would not help drag the British?"


    Engaging Austria is now the most important part of French diplomacy. Without this main force, the remaining European countries are not a cause for concern.


    The troublesome roller is now busy farming. After a failure, the Tsarist government seemed to be transparent and hardly involved in European affairs.


    Of course, too many creditors dare not face it is also a factor. The Tsarist government''s cheek is still not thick enough. At this time, efforts are being made to reduce the sense of existence so as not to be debt-collected.


    Originally, Spain''s position was also crucial, but they were stunned, and their brains were turned into pigs'' brains, and they did not care about Italy.


    The only remaining European powers are Prussia, Poland, and the Nordic Federation. These three countries have some strength, but no one is leading them, and they dare not come to do things.


    Now Napoleon III tried to draw Austria to contain the British, so as to make the European nations headless, lest there be anti-French alliances.


    Foreign Minister Montero gladly replied: "The Vienna government agrees to a limited containment of the British, but if we support their actions in the Middle East, they intend to take back the Holy Land.


    Considering the importance of this incident, our Minister in Vienna has agreed to the conditions of the Austrians. "


    The French''s sphere of influence also spread to the Middle East, and Napoleon III also deliberately dispatched troops to recover the Holy Land to gain political prestige. It''s just too busy to do it.


    Napoleon III swiftly and arbitrarily cut off: "Well done, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has found a way to encourage the Vienna government to wage war on the Ottoman Empire.


    When necessary, you can promise them that everyone will join hands with the interests of the Mediterranean. The Eastern Mediterranean region, including the Ottoman Empire, belongs to them, and the Western Mediterranean region belongs to us. Let the British go to eat shit!


    There are also people sending donations to the German Unity Organization, instigating these nationalists to make trouble, putting pressure on the Vienna government and enticing them to take action against the German Federation. "


    Anyone can write a short check, and Napoleon III is no exception. It was only a tentative attempt to attract Austria to contain the British. He did not expect Austria to really help contain the British.


    Even if it is now promised to help, maybe the Vienna government will change its mind two days later and work with Britain to do things. In the face of benefits, all promises are unreliable.


    Dividing up the interests of the Mediterranean Sea, in fact, from the beginning of the French occupation of the Italian region, has already established the established facts. It is nothing more than an Ottoman empire.


    However, the Ottoman Empire still needed Austria to fight by itself, and only after winning it were eligible to share the loot.


    No matter how much Austria can gain, Napoleon III can rest assured as long as he wages war on the Ottoman Empire or annexes the German Federation.


    He didn''t know that Franz had made up his mind to go to the theater, otherwise he wouldn''t worry about it. Since you don''t know, the best way is to find something for Austria to avoid paying attention to them.


    Montero nodded. This was not the best option, but the safest option. As soon as the Austrians moved, the crisis in France would no longer exist.


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 Chapter 474： Strategic contraction

    Franz just smiled as he watched the French diplomatic activities. Obviously, Napoleon III''s sudden action was not fully prepared in advance.


    Otherwise, as early as a few years ago, you should have prepared chips in advance. At this time, you have already used them for interest exchange.


    In international politics, there are no problems that cannot be solved by interests. If there are, they must not give enough benefits.


    The French''s benefits this time are really inconspicuous, such as: promised Austria to annex the Ottoman Empire, which makes it difficult to entice Franz.


    Not that this piece of meat is not tempting, the key is that it is eaten and not easy to digest. The Ottoman Empire has more than 10 million people. How easy is it?


    Even if they could be expelled to Central Asia and the political impact of the demise of the Ottoman Empire, Austria would once again be in the limelight.


    Even the German Federal Empire within easy reach, Franz could put it down first, let alone the Ottoman Empire.


    After finally making the French thunder, and now they jump out to share the pressure for them, how can Franz do this kind of loss-making business?


    As long as the flag of the Grand French Empire is flying on the European continent, Austria can rest assured that it will not have to be criticized.


    Unless the French can assimilate Italy, this empire is a threat. No matter how you buy people ¡¯s hearts, it is useless. There are too many Italians, more people than any nation in France.


    There is also a long cultural heritage, which is not inferior to the French in this regard. Except for Greece, no European country can compare its history with the Italians.


    As the birthplace of the Renaissance and the enlightenment of modern thought, the Italians still have their own pride, which is not so easy to destroy.


    Colonial Minister Stephen analyzed: "His Majesty, the French are strategically contracting overseas. We are afraid that our pressure will increase.


    Especially in the Asia and Asia region, our local strength is weak, and it is very difficult to compete with the British. Next, we need to shrink in these regions. "


    This is one of the disadvantages. Without the French to share the pressure, in the United States and Asia and the British, Austria has not enough confidence.


    Asia is relatively better. The good neighbours of the Austrian colony are Dutch, and the threat is relatively small. Even if there is a conflict, they can threaten them in Europe.


    The Americas region is different. Alaska is the worst. It has no anti-risk capability at all. If the British are shameless, they can take it here as pirates.


    The anti-risk ability of Taconia in Austria and South America is also very low, both Argentina and Chile are a threat.


    A few years ago, the two countries offered Austria to buy the colony, when the Vienna government quoted a sky-high price of 100 million SHIELD and scared them away.


    Deterred by Austria''s strength, under normal circumstances, they dare not presumptuously. If John Bull joins in, the situation may change.


    The Central American colonies looked strong and mighty, but they also faced the greatest challenges. The Confederate States of America, jealous of this place, has repeatedly made tentative purchase requests to Austria.


    This group of plantation owners'' interest in land is beyond imagination. Most of the land in the United States was laid down during the Democratic Party''s administration, and the main force was the plantation owners.


    Now they are not at peace, mainly because they lost too much in the American civil war, and European countries are opposed to their expansion.


    The Austrian Central American region is not a wild place. After the original immigration and the original residents, the number of white people in the region is now more than one million.


    Coupled with Indians and a large number of mixed-race children, the total local population is as high as 3.5 million, and it is not weaker than a country in Central and South America.


    However, it is also limited to this. The possibility of development in Central and South America is very small. Without Austria as the backing, it would not be possible to achieve this step.


    Want to go further, unless it annexes Colombia in South America or Mexico in North America. This is not easy to achieve, and both the United States of America and the Confederate States are obstacles.


    Unless Austria focuses its strategy on the Americas and invests in the country, it will be almost impossible.


    In fact, the Austrian Central American region has not expanded externally in recent years. Even for the Panama area, it is only infiltration.


    Franz smiled slightly and said very calmly: "Anyway, there are no more colonies as possible. To this day, the areas that can be colonized are almost divided up, and it is time to stop our expansion.


    Not only us, but in fact the British have reached the limit of expansion, but they have not noticed it yet.


    Now the good places have been divided, and the remaining areas are either hard bones or rotten grounds that are tasteless and abandoned.


    The colonial ministry will begin to build. As long as the African continent is localized, we will be able to meet any challenge. "


    With enough advantages, Franz naturally sat and lived. He didn''t even bother to question the ongoing South African war.


    Strength is the confidence. Originally, the Boers in time and space could make the British tired. Now that Austria''s power on the African continent is equivalent to the one hundred and eighty Boer republics, what is there to worry about.


    The aristocracy who can stand on the African continent is not a sack of rice bags. The real waste has long died on the way. Anyone in it was killed in the flames of war.


    Even Franz suspected that their military literacy surpassed the regular army, at least the regular army had moral integrity, and they could do everything to win.


    Human nature and the bottom line are non-existent. The colonizer is equal to the executioner. This is not a joke. If the crimes are tracked down, one colony from all over the world counts one, and they can all pull out and shoot.


    Perhaps there are occasional injustices, it is just that they have not had time to commit crimes.


    The crows in the world are generally black, and the major colonial empires in Europe are not the same. Naturally, no one has to open this cover.


    Doing nothing with the Ottoman Empire now does not mean that you will never do it with the Ottoman Empire. The will of the Habsburg dynasty kings will still be fulfilled.


    Moreover, Franz was also very interested in regaining the holy land and gaining political prestige.


    The olive branch thrown by the French, Franz still picked it up, and then there was no more. With the commitment of the Paris government, Austria will have an advantage when the Middle East issue comes to the fore in the future.


    As for the British, it can be ignored. The establishment of the Great French Empire has divided the Mediterranean into two. It is a matter of time before John Bull''s power is squeezed out of the Mediterranean.


    What if Malta was the heart of the Mediterranean?


    Surrounded by the spheres of influence of France and Austria, sandwiched between the two great powers, the British need to invest too much to ensure influence.


    In case one''s face is turned one day, it is impossible for this lonely island overseas to keep it. The more resources invested, the greater the future losses.


    The Royal Navy''s number one in the world does not mean that it is the world''s number one in every region. It is also normal for other countries to have regional maritime hegemony.


    Austria was not tempted by the French, but it did contribute to the problem of containing Britain. France and Austria were very accommodating to exclude the British in the Mediterranean.


    Such conflicts are staged around the world almost every day. For example, Austria was pushed out of the Far East by Britain and France, and even its interests in Japan were not preserved.


    Another example: The French were squeezed out of the Nanyang region by the three countries of Britain, Austria, and Holland, and only a few isolated islands were barely supported.


    Also in Australia, just as Austria reached out its tentacles, it was blocked by the British.


    ...


    Similar things happen too much. We are still allies here, and we have become enemies again.


    This era is an era of co-existence and confrontation. As long as you don''t rip your face off, you can become allies.


    Allies whose true interests are completely consistent only exist in theory. As long as they can fulfill the covenant, they are all good allies.


    The actions of the Vienna government did not surprise Napoleon III, and everyone took their own interests as the starting point.


    Austria''s annexation of the German Federal Empire is completely different from their annexation of Italy. The former is based on the people, and there is no need to take risks.


    The Vienna government chose to follow the steps, which is actually the best choice. Taking the initiative to merge in and forcefully merge them together will have completely different consequences.


    If possible, Napoleon III also wanted the Italians to take the initiative to join France, which was obviously impossible.


    Therefore, he can only adopt the oldest way. The first generation of monarchs was unified by force, and the second generation of monarchs took savage measures to buy people''s hearts. This was the most effective rule of the feudal dynasty.


    With the contribution of governing the world, the throne was stable. By the third generation, it had a solid foundation and established an orthodoxy, as long as it did not die.


    In order to pave the way for his son, Napoleon III also broke his heart.


    The French suffered a strategic contraction abroad. The biggest victim was Massimiliano I. As reforms progress, Mexican rebels are on the rise.


    Had it not been for the French army to destroy the rebels, Massimilino I would have been overthrown by the rebels.


    You must know that this contract was a misfortune for the French. In order to destroy the Mexican rebels, the French army has paid at least 8,000 casualties in recent years.


    In return, most of Mexico''s minerals and tariffs fell into the control of the French. Unfortunately, due to the civil war, they could not make ends meet.


    Unconsciously, the Mexican government owed more than one billion francs to the French, 8.6 million pounds to the British, and more than 30 million pesos to Spain.


    Notarly speaking, the reform of Massimilino I still has some positive significance for the country, hitting conservative forces and promoting Mexico''s modernization process.


    The price paid is also very obvious. The emperor has become a solitary and widowed. Except for a group of like-minded idealists, the original royalists have quickly become revolutionary parties.


    Now that the French are strategically shrinking overseas to focus their efforts on the possible changes in continental Europe, this means that Mexico is about to lose its biggest backing.


    Even if Napoleon III had a good face and did not abandon Mexico, the French army in Mexico alone could not deter the Americans who were about to move.


    No one likes the emperor shouting to reclaim his homeland. Both the United States of America and the Confederate States want to overthrow the rule of Maximilian I.


    The French support it in front, and the United Kingdom, France, and Ossi maintain the principle of unity of powers on the issue of the Americas. Naturally, Americans dare not act lightly.


    It''s different now. The French themselves can''t guarantee it. The crown prince established by Massimiliano I and the Habsburg dynasty have fallen apart again. The possibility of Austria''s intervention is also very small.


    If Americans do not know how to take advantage of such a good opportunity, they will not have the current family business. After the news of the French''s decision to shrink its strategy spread, both the United States and the Confederates began to operate.


    With the support of external forces, the Mexican rebels became active again. Endless uprisings broke out in Mexico, and the reign of Massimilino I became once more precarious.


    ...


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 Chapter 475： Advance and retreat

    In the Mexican French General Commander, Lieutenant General Schidder was staring at the map in a daze. Recently, the rebels have become active again as if they were taking stimulants.


    More than 20,000 French troops stationed in Mexico have suppressed more than a dozen rebellions in the past month. However, it had no effect, suppressing insurgency in one area, and rebels in another area emerged.


    It''s like a Philippine dish. You can always recover without uprooting. Mexico''s rebels are always extinct, and Lieutenant General Schidder is also considering why.


    In the end he attributed the culprit to two points: the reform of Massimiliano I and the intervention of external forces.


    Deep down, he has scolded the former man who signed the treaty with Massimiliano I.


    Is there a contract for the annihilation of the rebels? Well, he admits that the conditions given by Massimiliano I are indeed very good, but no matter how good the conditions are, the rebels can''t be endless.


    The predecessor watched the signing of the treaty and obtained a lot of credit for France. Now he has been transferred back to the country to enjoy the blessing, and all his troubles are left to his successor.


    For France''s reputation, the treaty must be fulfilled. The Great French Empire has just been established. It is too morale to abandon Mexico at this time, and it cannot be sustained politically.


    It is easy to abandon Massimilino I. Once this step is taken, it will be difficult to find partners in the future.


    After Napoleon III gave up Mexico in the original time and space, many youngsters chilled, and they were isolated during the Franco-Prussian war for this reason.


    The situation in France is now much better. Despite the strategic contraction, the Grand French Empire does not look good, and its external deterrence is much stronger than before.


    Americans are trying to hide things as much as possible. They have never supported the rebels on the bright side.


    Intervention by international forces, Admiral Skiddell was powerless. France, which is strategically contracting, is not suitable to look for Americans'' bad faith at this time.


    This account can only be remembered first, and then look for an opportunity to settle accounts after the fall.


    Without much hesitation, Lieutenant General Schidder decided to showdown with Massimiliano I. If he continues to toss this way, even if France can withstand it, he will not be able to bear the governor of Mexico.


    The right or wrong of reform is irrelevant. The key is that France now needs a stable Mexico.


    While chaos continues to expand interests, it seems that Lieutenant General Skidd is better off. Most of Mexico''s most valuable industries have fallen into their hands, and then it will be worth the trouble.


    In the palace, Massimilino I was still busy with government affairs, which was his daily work. Compared to most emperors, he was a model of diligence.


    The white hair on the head and the wrinkles on the forehead are proof. In just a few years of emperor career, Massimilino I was as old as twenty years old.


    Seeing the ultimatum of Lieutenant General Skiddell, Massimiliano I was inward and collapsed, and at this moment he understood what politics.


    It has nothing to do with right or wrong.


    From a long-term perspective, Massimilino I''s reforms in Mexico are obviously positive.


    This has no value, and it is invisible to those whose interests have been damaged during the reform. Even if they can see clearly, they still have to rebel for their own benefit.


    Now the French are also on his opposite side, just because France needs a stable Mexico, and the reform of Massimiliano I is the source of instability in the country.


    Let''s put it this way, as long as he stops social reform and introduces several laws to protect the interests of conservatives, the Mexican rebels will disappear by 80% immediately.


    Massimilino I stared at Lieutenant General Skiddell and said solemnly, "General, please pay attention to your identity, now you are out of power."


    To the French, Massimiliano I was also unhappy. In his opinion, this is a nutritional monster attached to Mexico.


    If not, he still needs the support of the French.


    The two dislikes are how they get along. The French did not put his emperor in his eyes. Apart from the necessary etiquette on the bright side, he never gave Massimilino the face in private.


    Lieutenant General Skidell confronted him: "Your Majesty, I know this too. But what you have done is really unconvincing. Don''t toss it anymore, the Mexican people can''t stand a rogue emperor."


    The understatement of two sentences completely negates all reforms of Massimiliano I, and directly defines it as "blind and toss."


    The angry Massimilino I was so angry that he was also a top-notch second generation, who had given him such anger in his childhood.


    Things have changed since he became emperor of Mexico, and his special status no longer exists.


    Not only did the French give him patience, but also ministers from various European countries also often made him suffer. Weak states have no dignity, which is the reality of this era.


    Obviously became emperor, but it seems that he has a lower status than when he was the Grand Duke of Austria.


    At least no one dared to run to him in the past, and he could do whatever he wanted, and he didn''t have to be frustrated here.


    After a few years of training, Massimilino I still grew up. Had he stayed a few years ago, he would probably be furious and pull his gun, and have an aristocratic duel, but now he can suppress his anger and continue talking.


    "This is Mexico''s internal affairs and has nothing to do with your country. And Lieutenant General Schidder, don''t forget that you are a soldier, and politics is not your concern."


    The slightest threat was only the only thing that Massimilino I could do. Soldiers intervened in politics and spread that they could cause uproar in France.


    No way, the French people like it so much. Napoleon III, who relied on the army, also banned soldiers from doing politics.


    Lieutenant General Schidder said very calmly: "This is Mexico. Moreover, this is just my personal suggestion, and it does not constitute interference in France''s politics.


    Your Majesty, listen or feel free. However, you must bear all the consequences of this, I just inform you.


    From now on, each time our army dispatches your country, you must pay the outlay fee, otherwise we can refuse to accept counter-insurgency missions. "


    After that, Lieutenant General Schidder left without looking back. Obviously, the conversation broke up.


    Lieutenant General Schidder tried to use the suppression of the rebellion as a threat, forcing Massimilino I to compromise and stopping social reforms to ease relations with conservatives.


    The sound of a falling object sounded, and Maximilian I was stimulated. The dignity of the emperor disappeared at this moment, and compromise was not without cost.


    Once a concession was made, the emperor became a rubber stamp. The fragile reformers would disappear because of the failure of the reform, and the emperor would become a real lonely man.


    Massimiliano I is really going downhill now, making any choice will have no good results.


    Forbearance, looking for a chance to make a comeback, these words do not exist in the dictionary of Secondary Two.


    ...


    In Vienna, Franz did not reply to Massimiliano I this time. Putting it another way, he didn''t know what to do with Massimilino I.


    Is this the fault of reform? I''m afraid that''s not the case. Colonial plunder by the French was also one of the reasons that exacerbated social conflicts in Mexico.


    Don''t look at the French government losing money in Mexico, but the French capitalists have made it. These profits are not so simple. Many of them are covered with blood.


    If, at the beginning, Massimilino I draws on conservatives to carry out limited social reforms and alleviate social conflicts, then there is still a glimmer of vitality.


    It''s too late now, the reformers haven''t grown, and the rebels have grown. The use of French power to suppress the rebels is only a cure for the symptoms.


    Limited by financial resources, Massimilino I did not build an army that was only loyal to himself. At this critical moment, he would not be able to overturn the table.


    Taking a step back is not necessarily the vast sky, but it may be the cliffs. After the failure of reform, Massimilino I was destined to be completely suspended, and there was no possibility of taking power.


    Mexico, under the rule of conservatives, would again be plundered by the French colonies. Such an empire would obviously not last long.


    The empire is over, and the rubber stamp emperor should not want to have good fruit. If it wasn''t high enough to fear that the Habsburgs would be held accountable, maybe someone would send Massimilino I to God now.


    In history, there are not a few monarchs who died because of reforms. The counterattacks of interest groups have always been bloody.


    Multiple choice questions that do not have the correct answer are the same no matter what you choose. The best way in Franz is to die and die, and pass it directly to the crown prince, and abdicate back to Europe.


    Anyway, he is not his own son. He doesn''t have many feelings.


    For the conservatives, setting up a young emperor as a rubber stamp is more controllable than an adult emperor.


    This answer does not require Franzetti, and Massimilino I himself thought of it. At this time, only Maximilian I himself could make the right choice.


    ...


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 Chapter 476： Fickney

    The setting sun is like blood, the afterglow of the setting sun is splashing on the ground, reflecting the wreckage on the ground, and the air is filled with blood and smoke.


    From time to time, dark brown crickets descended from the sky and snatched a piece of meat from the ground. The atmosphere was extraordinarily strange, as if in hell.


    Soldiers who are busy cleaning the battlefield will have so many minds. Just after a big war, everyone was exhausted physically and mentally. They just wanted to quickly converge the corpses of their comrades and send them back to the arms of God.


    As for the body of the enemy, they don''t need to worry about it, and directly hand it over to the recruited Zulu, and just dig a pit and bury it.


    There is no way, there are all kinds of accidents on the battlefield, for example: they fainted in an accident, maybe they were wounded and unconscious. If this situation is handled by the unreliable Zulu, they can be buried alive.


    If the enemy is indifferent, it will be buried, and if your comrades-in-arms are handled this way, it will be a tragedy.


    Therefore, when cleaning the battlefield, the soldiers of the "Bur Republic" carried out Zulu labor, the former was responsible for the inspection and command, and the latter was responsible for lifting the single frame.


    Not far away, a "Boer" officer came with several soldiers. This is a middle-aged man, about 40 or 50 years old, with a slightly slender figure, a blonde hair, plus that A pair of eyes seemed extraordinarily vigorous.


    The visitor was Viscount Fickney who inspected the battlefield. He had to do a full set when he was playing.


    This batch of military uniforms was temporarily rushed out. Because time is too tight, many military uniforms are dyed with ordinary clothes, and they just work.


    Don''t underestimate this change. The bright military uniform on the battlefield is the living target. Although the yellow-green military uniform of the Boer Republic is not very good-looking, it wins in practical terms.


    Climbing to the ground casually, looking far away is similar to the local color, it is easier to hide.


    In contrast, the British army on the opposite side was very arrogant, and the red military uniform was beautiful. It is a pity that it is incompatible with the local environment and is a living target.


    For Viscount Fickney who has been on the African continent all year round, what is beautiful and can it be eaten?


    As a pragmatist, Viscount Fickney never cared about the beauty of military uniforms.


    Even in life, except for attending banquets or certain events, he would only wear a gown, the rest of the time he was in a military uniform, and is still a camouflage suit suitable for jungle in Africa.


    This is the experience of many years of life in Africa. The closer the clothes and the natural environment are, the easier it is to survive.


    In fact, during this period Austria''s military uniforms also had multiple styles, and the colors of garrison uniforms in different regions were different. For example, the troops in Libya and Sinai are earth-colored military uniforms, while the garrison in the Congo region is camouflage uniforms in various colors.


    For combat in South Africa, the yellow-green military uniform of the Boer Republic is more suitable. Ugliness is a bit ugly, but it is practical, and naturally there is no need to make a difference.


    The too dazzling weakness of the British uniform was also used by Viscount Fickney, and they repeatedly ambushed them in the jungle.


    After several battles, the British have now learned to join Lin Mo, and have taken the initiative to shrink the front to fight them on the front.


    Viscount Fickney knew that this was just the beginning, and before long, I am afraid the British would not even come to war.


    This is determined by the exchange ratio between the two warring parties on the battlefield. On the front battlefield, it is usually seven to one, eight to one, and more than ten to one in the jungle are common.


    Fighting like this, it won''t be long before the superior strength of the British will cease to exist. Governor Delphi has worked very hard, and the British soldiers are desperate.


    Unfortunately, the combat effectiveness of the indigenous army is only a little bit. In addition to giving away people, they are playing soy sauce on the battlefield.


    If it wasn''t for the British soldiers, even this exchange ratio could not be beaten. Not that these soldiers are not brave, in fact they are braver than most British soldiers.


    However, this is not the age of cold weapons. Bravery does not mean strong combat effectiveness. The military discipline was scattered, the orders were in the wind, and they often looted in the air, regardless of whether there were any enemies.


    Not only the 19th century, but even in the 21st century, many African troops fought this way. When the two armies fired, they did not even look at the enemy''s position, the muzzle was raised high, and the bullets were flying to the sky.


    When they charged, there was no queue at all. There is no Mark Qin machine gun, but Gatling Austria still has it. It is the most suitable for this kind of random charge.


    They didn''t take their lives seriously, and the British commander didn''t even care about these cannon fodder casualties. At the beginning of the war, the British took the lives of the indigenous cannon fodder.


    Compared with the war in Europe, this is more like a child show. So despite this fierce battle, the main casualties were provided by this group of cannon fodder.


    If it wasn''t for fear of wasting ammunition and increasing logistical pressure, Viscount Fickney would also be ready to form a cannon fodder unit and send it to the door to deal with the British.


    Viscount Fickney is experienced in this kind of thing. When the indigenous tribes were cleaned up, in order to reduce the losses, they formed an indigenous army to fight.


    When killing their own people, these people are not weak. Viscount Fickney can be sure that the Africans who died in the hands of the colonists definitely did not die in one fifth of their own hands, not even one tenth.


    After all, labor is also money, and the colonists still value their wallets. Only these indigenous troops don''t care. Waiting for the battle to end, these indigenous troops are also running out.


    Even so, Viscount Fickney formed an army of indigenous cold weapons. Send them up every hand-to-hand combat.


    If you find that during the English-British War, two black troops are fighting and two white troops are watching a movie at the rear. Do n¡¯t be surprised that this is normal operation.


    This is the tacit understanding of the two sides. The British also hope to equalize the casualty ratio between the two sides through this kind of battle, so as to avoid bad data.


    Viscount Fickney also did not want to end the war immediately, just driving the British out of the Boer republic was not enough to satisfy his appetite, he is now focusing on British South Africa.


    Such small successes are not enough to convince the British, leaving them hope of victory before the war will continue.


    After the battlefield has been advanced to the hinterland of British South Africa, it is the time for decisive battle. At that time, the recruits of the Boer Republic also turned into veterans, which broke out and directly occupied Cape Town in one fell swoop, resulting in established facts.


    At that point, the two foreign ministries had started to talk. Regardless of the outcome of the final negotiations, their military merits are at hand. On this issue, the positions of all the nobles participating in the war were unprecedented.


    Since the start of this new combat mode, the exchange ratio between the two sides has quickly approached. From the 7:18 to 8: 1 super number, it quickly shrinks to within 2 to 1, and occasionally it can be overtaken.


    Anyway, he died not himself, neither side had any pressure.


    Whether it was Governor Delphi or Viscount Fickney, the battle reports they sent would not have the casualties of the indigenous army, and even the formation of this unit could be taken in one go.


    In just a few months, the total number of casualties in the English-British War exceeded 100,000. If they were all white soldiers, no one could stand it.


    Now that everyone is in a good position, it doesn''t matter if you lose the battle, you just grab a cannon fodder, and you can write a battle report when you have enough heads.


    Spring and Autumn strokes can be passed in one fell swoop. The reason for retreat is strategic shift, so as not to leave the enemy an opportunity.


    This is how Governor Delphi''s battle report is written. While the news of victory continues, the country is constantly asking for reinforcements. There is nothing wrong with it, just make an excuse, for example: the enemy has sent more troops.


    This is the African continent. It is impossible for members of Congress to visit the front line. The London government is all its own. If the front line is defeated, the cabinet will also be questioned by Parliament.


    A burly young man with a smile on his face ran over and reported to Viscount Fickney: "General, the casualties have been counted. Our army was killed 76 people and injured 84 people. It defeated more than 3,000 people and killed them. 156 people and 98 prisoners. "


    This data automatically filters the casualties of the indigenous army on both sides. Even if it is recorded, it has no effect. The Vienna government will not admit it.


    The white soldiers killed were military merits. The annihilated indigenous army can only be regarded as a leader, and the conversion can only be regarded as one hundred to one.


    Based on this data, after subtracting the casualties of our own cannon fodder, there is nothing at all in the end.


    This is not the harshness of the Vienna government, but the actual need. Without this restriction, within a year this group of nobles could create a record of millions of people, and then marshals fly around and the duke walks around.


    What kind of thing is it? It doesn''t exist at all! Even if all local indigenous people were turned into military merits, these colonists could do the same.


    With this constraint, it is not the same. If someone relies on indigenous people for military merits, at least hundreds of thousands of people must be killed before they can be crowned. It is basically impossible to rely on a colonial team of hundreds of people.


    There is no way to ruin the record, it does not matter. In addition to the record, the loot seized and the land seized can all be converted into military achievements.


    Most of the nobles were sealed off by expanding their territories, and the loot was naturally swallowed. After all, it was too expensive to exchange military power.


    This is legal, and all seizures during colonial activities can be handled on their own, whether they are for military service to the government, or they can share it by themselves.


    It is for this reason that the South African War has become popular. After all, this time it is a real record. Not only can it be titled, the rank can also be improved.


    Do not look at military ranks being useless. In fact, in the German region, this is a symbol of glory, especially when it is killed by a real sword. It is most respected.


    Even if it is a civilian, the rise of military success will also be respected by everyone. On the contrary, the nobles who have no military merits will be despised by the old nobles.


    Now that the war has progressed, there has been an increase in the number of nobles reported by Viscount Fickney, with individuals participating and private aristocratic families participating. If the war continues, this number will continue to increase.


    If it were not for these people, this new "Bur Republic Army" wanted to form a combat force, and it is not yet known how long it will take.


    After all, soldiers can be trained in a few months, and officers are not easy to train. A unit without the command of a qualified officer can only show limited combat effectiveness.


    This result did not exceed the expectations of Viscount Fickney. The British were still so slippery. After holding the cannon fodder hall, they gave their way first.


    The spirited order: "I see. With the order, the troops will place the wounded first, and the big troops will rest for a day, then they will continue to move forward."


    The young officer replied, "Yes, general!"


    Viscount Fickney frowned slightly and said calmly: "Don''t call the general, I''m just a colonel now. It would make a joke to spread it out."


    There is no way, despite commanding tens of thousands of troops, his rank is still Colonel. Even if you want to be promoted, you have to wait until you return to Vienna after the war.


    Before that, he could only command the army as a higher school. This is a rule. If the self-proclaimed general who is impatient in advance is passed on, it will be ridiculed and unruly.


    Viscount Fickney is also a nobleman, although it is only a small nobleman, but that is also a noble family that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and can barely be called an old nobleman.


    Viscount Fickney has always attached great importance to the rules, especially when it comes to the issue of family reputation, which is even more sloppy.


    ...


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 Chapter 477： British plan

    The flames of war in South Africa have worried the London government. At one point, it was thought that the Austrian and the French had reached a secret deal to start the German Federal Empire.


    Fortunately, the worst did not happen, and Austria did not take action, otherwise they would add a new threat.


    Although terrifying in the Mediterranean, Austria is not a threat to Britain. Once the German region was unified, the situation across the Atlantic changed, and the distance between the two sides was narrowed.


    Of course, this threat is relative. Franz is also worried about the British threat, after all, the Royal Navy is the strongest in the contemporary era.


    It didn''t happen, but made Prime Minister Benjamin even more confused. He couldn''t see what the Austrians wanted to do.


    Don''t care about France''s threat? This is impossible! The Hapsburg dynasty and the French have been entangled in the European continent for hundreds of years. How can it be impossible to know the terror of the opponent?


    France''s annexation of Italy was not only to expand its territory, but also to establish France''s dominance in the Mediterranean and continental dominance.


    Does Austria have this question? If the reason is compromised, even if it is worried that it will directly benefit France from being a fisherman, then after the London government agrees to the alliance, the Vienna government should take the shot.


    Benjamin asked intently: "Have you got the inside story of the Fao deal?"


    The more you don''t understand, the more problematic you feel. In order to figure out the insider dealings between France and Austria, the London government went to great lengths to launch the highest-level dark child.


    For this reason, many spy agents lurking in France and Austria have been exposed, and the situation returned is still only broken, and analysis and inference are needed.


    Foreign Minister Macleans said for a moment: "We have insufficient information in our hands and can only make a preliminary judgment.


    Roughly: Austria defaulted on France annexing the Italian region in exchange for the French admitting that they unified the German region.


    There may be other exchanges of interests, such as: the two countries jointly divided the Mediterranean and pushed us out; and the secret division of the African continent.


    In recent years, the relationship between France and Austria has been very close. The two countries in overseas colonization and expansion seem to have agreed on each other, and basically both of them have moved to one side, with few direct conflicts.


    This time the French made a surprise move and caught the Vienna government by surprise. Austria simply did not have the time to prepare. They wanted to unify the German region and avoid the Prussian kingdom.


    The Vienna government should initially be prepared to use the Prussian war to weaken Prussia. They did not expect that the Russians were so disappointed that they lost the war.


    If it were not for this accident, nationalists would force the defeated Prussian kingdom to join the Shinra Empire, and now it is time for Austria to unify the German region.


    An accident completely failed the plan of the Vienna government. Now they may still be struggling to unify the German region by force. "


    Brain supplementation is often the most terrifying, messy information that is true, false, and false, and has successfully biased the British. Macleans chose the most logical reasoning.


    Everyone was relieved and seemed to accept the statement. The most terrible is always unknown, once we understand the ins and outs of things, there is a solution.


    The Minister of Finance Motoli analyzed: "In recent years, the Vienna government has invested a lot of fiscal revenue in economic development and has not made military preparations.


    The strength of the Prussian kingdom is not weak. With the lessons of the Russians, it is impossible for the Vienna government to take the liberty to deal with them without adequate preparation.


    However, we still need to plan for the worst. Austria''s advantage over Prussia is too great. Once the Vienna government is determined to start, this preparation time will not be too long. "


    War is not a child''s play, especially the modern war has relied heavily on logistics. A war between the two countries necessitates a series of material preparations. This requires investment of a large amount of financial and human resources, and it is impossible to keep it secret.


    Judging from the flow of materials, whether a country is preparing for war is still quite reliable.


    "It is really necessary to be vigilant. A large France has already been enough. It is absolutely impossible to have a unified Shinra Empire.


    After so many years of development, the power gap between the two countries has not narrowed, but has further widened.


    Although the Prussians won the Prussian War, these trophies still need time to digest, and they cannot be fully converted into strength in the short term.


    At present, Austria''s standing army has reached 580,000. If war breaks out, they can mobilize another two to three million troops in the shortest time.


    More than a decade ago, Austria set a record of mobilizing more than 1.8 million troops in a month. On the mobilization mechanism, the Austrians have reached the forefront of the world.


    Perhaps Austrian Africa can mobilize a million troops. And the combat effectiveness of these troops is not weak, and now a group of private nobles can fight with us in South Africa.


    Although the Prussian standing army is 360,000, but it is limited by financial and human resources and the impact of the Prussian war. It is initially estimated that their current maximum mobilization is about 700,000.


    The Berlin government is now increasing its reserve training. According to the plan of the Prussian General Staff, one million reserve will be trained within ten years, and their mobilization capacity is expected to exceed 1.5 million in the future.


    From the beginning of the Near East War, the mode of war on the European continent has changed. The war in the future is bound to be a large corps operation, and the size of our army cannot keep up with the times. "


    Talking about the Minister of the Army, Brandt, watching the great development of the European army, while the lobster soldiers were walking in place, he was looking in his eyes and anxious.


    The era of the Great Corps battle has come, and many people have expected this problem. The Russian-Russian Empire, which had just ended shortly after the Russian-Russian war, was single-handed, with a total strength of more than two million.


    This number was unprecedented in the past. If it were not restricted by traffic and the corruption of the Tsarist government, the Russians would have won the war by virtue of their numerical advantages.


    After experiencing it once, everyone has to admit that the modern warfare can use far more troops. In the case where the quality advantage is not obvious, the human sea tactic is the simplest and effective tactic.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli rubbed his forehead and said, "The issue of the Army will be discussed later. Now we will discuss how to deal with this challenge first."


    How does the army want to expand? The landlord''s family did not have any surplus food. In order to maintain the Royal Navy, the financial resources of the London government were almost exhausted, and no one could bear another gold swallower.


    The daily military expenditures of France and Austria are no less than theirs each year, and they are still above them in some years. The Royal Navy is still able to guarantee absolute superiority, naturally it is the bulk of military expenditure.


    Under normal circumstances, the Royal Navy takes away 70% to 80% of its military budget, which is normal operation. Occasionally taking 90% of the budget is not unobtrusive.


    If we arrive in France and Austria, the navy will be able to get half of its military budget. It will be considered as care. Most of the time, the army will take the big money.


    Take Austria as an example. In the annual military budget, the army usually takes 55% to 60%, and the rest is the navy''s military expenditure.


    France is almost the same. Unless it is a naval arms race, it is difficult for France and Austria to exceed the navy''s military spending.


    In this context, the maritime supremacy of the Royal Navy has been consolidated. The Army wants to expand its forces by either increasing military expenditures or squeezing its share of the Navy.


    Neither of these points is possible. The military expenditure has been greatly increased. The London government cannot afford the budget. Reducing naval military expenditure is a chronic suicide.


    Once the advantages of the Royal Navy ceased, the good days of Britain were over. Whenever a little bit of decadence is revealed, European countries will swarm up and divide up their colonial empire.


    Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli knew that the Army''s problems could not be solved, and before Brandt continued, he simply covered the problem.


    Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Foreign Minister Macleans took over the topic: "Austria is already very strong, and it is absolutely impossible for them to unify the German region.


    The military pressure in the Kingdom of Prussia is too great, and it needs to face military pressure from Russia and Austria. I propose to continue to strengthen the Kingdom of Prussia and, if necessary, allow them to annex the Kingdom of Poland.


    However, this time should not be too early. The Russian Empire has not yet recovered. If they had annexed Poland in advance, they would probably join forces with Austria to kill the Russian Empire first.


    We need a balanced European continent. It is not a good phenomenon for such a large country to appear frequently. If this situation is not changed, the European continent will sooner or later reunify.


    Therefore, Greater France must also be separated. Otherwise, when it becomes a habit for the strong and the weak to merge, it will be very troublesome. "


    The result of the "unification of continental Europe" is too horrible. A unified continental Europe would really kill Britain.


    John Bull''s sense of crisis has always been very serious, and once a country on the European continent showed a trend of unifying the continent, they were immediately suppressed by them.


    In the later stage, it has developed to the point where anyone is strong will suppress everyone. A dozen years ago, the Russian Empire bullied and coerced the European continent, and then John Bull worked hard to suppress the Russians.


    Now that the Russians have gone down, France and Austria have risen again. One enemy and two are not their style. After an initial attempt, they have decisively selected the strategy of whoever comes first.


    The London government had chosen Austria as the target, and plans were being made to implement it, and the French took the lead.


    Not only did they take the lead, they also forced their forces out of the Mediterranean after annexing Italy.


    This could not be tolerated, and the London government had to change its goals. However, the plan could not keep up with change, and Austria did not cooperate. John Niu, who did not fight, looked at the French and couldn''t get started.


    Prime Minister Benjamin said solemnly: "Italian revolutionary leaders Garibaldi and Mazzini have both arrived in London, hoping to get our support to restore our country.


    They had met with former Sardinian royal family Vittorio Emmanuel II, and the two sides reached an agreement and decided to unite against the French rule.


    In addition, some Italian nobles contacted us, hoping that we could convene an international conference to stop the French aggression.


    It''s just that these forces are too scattered, and even with our support, it will be difficult to shake the French rule in Italy in the short term. We need more allies to support it. "


    Having said that, he set his sights on Foreign Minister McLean, hoping that he would give a satisfactory answer.


    Without disappointing, Foreign Minister McLean gave the answer: "This time the European countries are standing on the opposite side of the French, but they are just a shock to the French. No one wants to offend the French too much.


    Even if the Austrians did not want to see the French eat Italy so smoothly, they may not interfere on the bright side, but secretly the Vienna government did not mind creating trouble for them.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted countries and everyone is willing to support the Italian independence movement and break the French ambition to dominate the European continent.


    Austria is an exception. They are worried that the Italian Independence Games will spread to Lombardy and Venesia and refuse to support the Italian Revolutionary Party.


    The old fox, Felix, suggested that we contact the French Revolutionary Party and encourage the French people to rise up against the colonial invasion.


    By the way, he also offered to support an anti-French king of Spain, which caused chaos to the French.


    In theory, these are all feasible. The only problem is to grasp this degree, otherwise the French will fall and Austria will be the largest. "


    Everyone is playing Yang Mo, and they add chaos to the French. It was just that Austria was reluctant to take the lead this time and pushed everything to the British.


    Knowing and knowing, things still have to be done. If Austria is a potential threat, the Greater French Empire is a real threat.


    If action is not taken as quickly as possible, the Mediterranean will not have a British foothold. In the future, Britain''s overseas trade to the Indian Ocean will be subject to the French.


    Prime Minister Benjamin sneered and said: "First let the Austrians be proud for a few days, and they will cry in the future. Regardless of their calculations, they will first suppress the French according to the original plan.


    After breaking up France, we are slowly accounting with them. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has used anti-law to cover up secret contacts with other countries and prepare for the establishment of an anti-Austrian alliance. "


    The Anti-Russian Alliance, the Anti-French Alliance, and the Anti-Olympic Alliance were carefully prepared by the British for the three competitors of Russia, France and Austria.


    At present, the anti-Russian alliance has succeeded, and in the recent war, the anti-Russian alliance defeated the Russians in one fell swoop and buried the European hegemony of the Russian Empire.


    This is not the first time that the anti-French alliance has been changed. Only Napoleon III changed the foreign policy of the world in the Napoleonic era and chose to repair it with European countries.


    Now that things have changed, the establishment of the Greater French Empire has laid the foundation for the establishment of an anti-French alliance.


    If it were not for the crucial part of Austria, it is estimated that at this time the anti-French allies had flagged openly. In the face of this alliance, it was difficult for Napoleon III to compromise.


    The Anti-Olympic League, which has been diving, was actually prepared by the British early. When you open the map, you will find that Poland, Prussia, and Switzerland around Austria all have anti-Austrian tendencies.


    If the situation changes, it is not impossible for the Russian Empire to stand on the opposite side of Austria; if Italy succeeds in independence, this new country will naturally be a member of the anti-Austrian camp.


    It can be said that as long as the Vienna government is not careful, it will fall into the trap set by the British and become isolated.


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 Chapter 478： Ready for decisive battle

    John Cow''s influence in this era is still extraordinary, although it is not comparable to the same period in history, it is also a rallying response.


    The Italian Revolutionary Party and the French Revolutionary Party sent representatives to London as long as they were named organizations.


    Looking at the information in his hands, Franz''s first reaction was: The British are really rich!


    In other countries, it is not easy to find these revolutionary organizations, not to mention giving them no face.


    The revolution also lost its head. If it was not careful, Napoleon III would have killed them long ago. The British can find them in such a short time, unless the two sides have been in constant contact.


    In addition to the "note money ability", is there any way to help these revolutionaries cooperate? The Italian Revolutionary Party is no more. Britain and France are feudal. Why should the French Revolutionary Party buy the British?


    Anyway, Franz couldn''t afford it. Rather than use it to support these gangs, it is better to invest in domestic economic construction and increase their own strength.


    It is really not that he discriminates against the revolutionaries. In this era, the French revolutionaries are all white gloves of the bourgeoisie. The value of existence is for the benefit of the bourgeoisie.


    Except for a few individuals, most of them are losers in the struggle for rights, fighting for their own interests. Except under the banner of the Revolutionary Party, in fact they are not real revolutionaries.


    The Italian Revolutionary Party is relatively better. At least they are fighting for national independence. Although the internal organization is chaotic and mixed, it can also be called a Revolutionary Party.


    Since it is a revolutionary party, naturally, the Emperor Franz did not play with him. In the face of national interests, talking about justice is a fallacy.


    The sacred mission of funding the Revolutionary Party was thus given to the British. Originally Americans also had a share. In order to promote the republic, they were also trying to save money.


    However, after the end of the Civil War, they experienced a severe social beating. Both the federal government and the Confederate government settled down and did not dare to reach out to Europe.


    With one less funding, the revolutionary momentum in Europe has dropped a lot from the same period in history, and social order has clearly exceeded the original time and space.


    Except in Italy, the Italian people who are unwilling to be ruled by the French are still fighting. The French are busy suppressing the rebellion and it is understandable to ignore social security.


    Raising soldiers for thousands of days and using soldiers for a while, the British people''s money is not so easy to take, now is the time to kill the British people.


    Perhaps they are also voluntary, anyway, it is not themselves who sacrifice their blood, and the British support the success rate even greater. In case they succeed, they make a lot of money.


    In contrast, the response from European countries is much more implicit. Perhaps the French diplomatic activities helped, or Austria did not intervene, giving them different ideas.


    In short, everyone was condemning the French, and the slogan was shaking. When you want to take actual action, one by one, it looks like you have changed people. There are a lot of reasons for pulling things out, that is, you don''t send troops.


    Franz was not surprised at all. The French are not soft persimmons. Napoleon III has put up a position of no war at all. Governments of all countries are weighing the pros and cons. No one wants to be the first bird.


    To put it plainly, everyone wants to be a fisherman and is unwilling to lose their strength. In the final analysis, it is because of the interests that the anti-Pharaoh of the British does not take the lead. How can he count on his brother to work hard?


    The current approach is only to isolate France from other countries. To attack the French nest and destroy the French Empire, there is still a main force missing.


    In this regard, the French chose a good time. The two countries, Russia and Russia, are in a period of recovery, and Austria has an agreement with the Paris government. None of the remaining countries can fight.


    The situation in Europe is gradually stabilizing, and the situation on the African continent has changed. In order to support the South African war, the British have increased their troops three times. So far, the number of British troops in the Cape Town colony has exceeded 180,000.


    Of course, after removing the cannon fodder, this number has been reduced by half, even if it is still amazing.


    After the Near East War, this was the British battle with the most troops. The total strength of the Austrian side was also similar, and Franz directly regarded the war as a training ground.


    No, it should be an officer training camp. Regular troops cannot appear on the battlefield, or Austria''s neutrality is not guaranteed.


    The inability of a soldier to fight does not mean that an officer cannot fight. Taking off your military uniform and participating in the war in your personal name has nothing to do with the Vienna government.


    Including the nobles who volunteered, they were actually members of the Austrian Reserve Corps, the rules of the German region, and nobles were enlisted unconditionally during the war.


    Increasing the actual combat capabilities of these people will also increase Austria''s defense capabilities. The British are not easy to find such opponents, and of course they must make full use of them.


    The indigenous cannon fodder forces formed on the spot are for officers'' training. Many of the battles today are commanders from the General Staff to direct these indigenous forces to conduct tactical experiments.


    Although these data are not representative and implemented by different military forces, the final results will be very different.


    But no matter what, it''s better than talking about soldiers on paper. If the cannon fodder can be commanded to win, wouldn''t it prove everyone''s command ability?


    The reality is very embarrassing. More than 90% of the tests ended in failure. Many times the cannon fodder was defeated, and then Viscount Fickney commanded the "Bur Republican Army".


    Now that the war is over, the combat effectiveness of the Republican Army and the Austrian Army is similar. Originally, they were trained in a system, including troops and officers from the German region.


    This force now has about 38,000 people, and then adding more than 100,000 cannon fodder units, it is comparable to the British, which proves their combat effectiveness.


    Of course, this has something to do with the British army. Many white troops from the colonies are actually mixed up.


    Originally, the Boers had fewer troops. The British launched an attack with ten times the force. Both sides fought for two or three years. If the supply of materials is cut off, the Boers will be powerless and the war will probably continue.


    The situation in the South African war is quite different this time. It is impossible for the British to blockade. No matter how good the London government is in dancing sleeves, the Austrian African colonial government will not be able to break its own support.


    The war costs a lot. It doesn''t matter that the Emperor Franz is not afraid. The officers on the front line are also afraid. Many people think that this is a game between Britain and Austria, which is related to Austria''s hegemonic position on the African continent.


    By the end of 1870, the casualties of the South African War could not be completely counted, and even the number of its own casualties did not have an accurate figure.


    In the South African battlefield, Franz is maximizing decentralization. All officers can recruit cannon fodder units, and the loss of indigenous forces has always been only an approximate figure.


    Anyway, if you lose 10,000, you can add 20,000. The internal recruitment of the Boer Republic is not enough, so let the rear colonial government send someone over.


    The British had already encountered the distress of insufficient cannon fodder forces, and a large number of young people were sent to the battlefield. I don''t know how many tribes would perish because of this.


    Christmas is not far off. At this time, the "Bur Republic Army" has pushed the front into the hinterland of the British South African colony, only more than 200 kilometers from Cape Town.


    Viscount Fickney has no plans to drag on, and everyone wants to finish the war and Christmas. The delay was too long, and the British''s reinforcements were coming again. By then, the war would not be easy to fight.


    Offensive from the interior, logistics will always be the biggest constraint. If it were not for a few rivers in South Africa, this war would have ended.


    Pointing at the hand-painted military map on the wall, Viscount Fickney said, "Dear everyone, this is the map of the British deployment. As the front moves forward, the British resistance is getting stronger.


    If we cannot end the war within this year and drag it into the spring of next year, then the fourth batch of British reinforcements will arrive, and by then we will have difficulty capturing Cape Town.


    There is not much time left for us to fight. If it is not possible to make a quick decision, I am afraid it will be difficult to occupy the entire South Africa before the two countries negotiate. "


    No way, the war has now progressed. To end it requires one party to give in. The British are not ironheads, but they can''t admit it, John Bull has never been afraid of anyone.


    It''s just a local war, how firm the position of the Vienna government to win South Africa can''t be said, including the Emperor Franz, who is just ready to win the gold mining area first.


    How much land was eventually seized from the British was not that concerned. Mainly, only by capturing Cape Town can South Africa''s military power be maximized.


    Don''t watch the war for more than half a year. Everyone has made great achievements, but the actual results are very limited.


    Not to mention the annihilated cannon fodder troops, the British army''s troop loss was definitely no more than 10,000. Every time the two sides engaged in battle, they just defeated and failed to wipe out all the battles, and the battle results naturally could not go up.


    This is also no way. The British commander-in-chief, Governor Delphi, is an old fox, and every time he lets white soldiers go first, using cannon fodder behind the halls.


    Throwing 10,000 is not enough, just throw 20,000, anyway, the artillery fodder is worthless. These are all hidden dangers, and Wan Yi first rushed to the rear residents'' gathering place, causing great losses, and Viscount Fickney had to send someone to clean up.


    It takes time to catch tens of thousands of pigs, let alone humans? When these shrimp soldiers were resolved, the main force of the British built a line of defense.


    The main force of the British army cannot be annihilated, and this war will certainly not end in a short time.


    A middle-aged staff member frowned and said, "I''m afraid it''s a bit difficult. To capture Cape Town, we still don''t have enough troops. These indigenous troops can''t be expected at all.


    At the port of Cape Town, the British had naval fire support. We lacked heavy artillery in our hands and it was difficult to conquer the city in a short time. Once the war dragged on, the situation would change again.


    The British''s latest reinforcements can be brought in from Ethiopia in just one week, and the local reinforcements only need one month. "


    This is a practical problem. Austria does not lack troops, but the troops that can be invested in the South African battlefield are very limited.


    On the one hand, for logistical reasons, the regular army is different from the indigenous cannon fodder. As long as it is eaten, it can also be equipped with a large sword and spear.


    The problem of eating is easy to solve. South Africa is also rich in products. The Boer Republic can provide part of it, and some of it can be supplied in the rear.


    When necessary, it is only necessary to guarantee the regular army''s logistical supply, and to release the cannon fodder to the enemy, it is not impossible.


    Weapons and ammunition must be provided rearward, and this supply line is very long. Part of it traveled in the Congo region, and part of it was transported over Egypt through the Nile.


    On the other hand, this war was fought under the title of Boer. The small Bourgeoisie is capable of providing 38,000 troops, which is very bad. It would not be justified to build one hundred and eighty thousand.


    Although the big powers are shameless, the face of the Vienna government is not so thick. If it really irritates the British, everyone will be uncomfortable.


    Now the two sides are still playing games within the scope of the game rules, losing the battle on the battlefield, that can only prove that the British army''s combat effectiveness is not good. If you are incompetent and want to provoke war, don''t blame others for revenge.


    Viscount Fickney enticed: "It''s not easy to fight, you still have to fight. Presumably everyone wants to see that the post-war summary is about annihilating 100,000 British troops and capturing British South Africa.


    Instead of writing a plan to smash the British plot for the Boer Republic, wipe out 10,000 enemy forces, and force the British to give in!


    Having won this most crucial battle, it is not a problem for everyone to increase their ranks and ranks. If we close now, most of us will only get a reward order. "


    ...


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 Chapter 479： Witness of friendship

    The young people are hardworking, and Franz is happy to see it happen. Success or failure does not matter. The most important thing is that this positive spirit is worth encouraging and carrying forward.


    Austria is also a big business now, and its fault tolerance rate has greatly increased. The success or failure of the South African war has nothing to do with the overall national situation.


    Of course, it is better to succeed, it can crush the British ambitions in one fell swoop. After the gold was mined, the British had an unrealistic illusion and another war broke out.


    The colonists of these years have no resistance in the face of their interests. Only after experiencing failure can they know that the sky is high.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl Franz submitted a statement to Franz, grieving, "His Majesty, this is the military expenditure in the last two months of the South African War, which totaled 124.86 Aegis."


    War is a swallow of gold, and there is nothing wrong with this sentence. It is just a local war. On average, it will consume more than 6 million Aegis each month. If it is a full-scale war, it will be enough.


    It is impossible to save military expenses. The labor and expeditionary weapons and ammunition are all transported from the country, and the transportation cost is not a small expense.


    In fact, military expenditures are already low. At least the cannon fodder doesn''t need Franz to pay or pay a pension, or the number would increase several times.


    However, no matter how much it takes, these people still have to dress and eat, and eliminating old-fashioned muskets and broad-bladed spears is also costly.


    Franz looked at the report, and the expenses of more than 100,000 cannon fodder troops accounted for about 23% of the total military expenditures, and the rest were the expenses of the tens of thousands of "Bull Republic" troops.


    In spite of defending the country and defending the country, the army is still indispensable. Including the aristocratic private army who brought their own dry food, there was a child army. Pensions are also paid equally in accordance with Austrian regular army standards.


    Franz did not save in this regard, and he personally rejected the government''s money-saving plan. In theory, no money is given, and it is also possible to recruit nobles to fight. It is only necessary to divide the loot after the war. This has been the case in continental Europe since ancient times.


    But Franz knew that times were different. Occasionally, it is okay to recruit a feudal nobleman. After several more visits, it is estimated that the emperor can no longer be called.


    Faithfulness can''t stand the loss, and people''s hearts will change. If you win the war and have enough loot to share, then it''s okay to say.


    If the war loses money and the spoils are not enough to make up for everyone''s losses, then grievances are inevitable. After a loss, the next time they violated Yang Fengyin.


    Naturally, there is no shortage of loot in the South African war, and the gold mines have one point for everything. However, nothing will happen to the government.


    Why did the government intervene if the nobility paid for it? At least for the period of tax exemption provided by colonial law, the Vienna government had no way to benefit from it.


    In other words, without knowing that a lot of gold is buried underground, few aristocrats dare to invest so much.


    The expenses of more than 6 million Aegis per month, even the last top aristocrats of the Shen Luo Empire, cannot afford this risk.


    If the money runs out and the war is not over, then you can only cry. This kind of negative teaching material has appeared in many parts of the European continent. Many noble lords have wars with others, and they have no money as soon as they hit half.


    The ancestors of the Habsburg dynasty have been there. They are all emperors. They were also forced by creditors to dare not go home. Of course, the main thing is to be too face-saving. What can a few businessmen do if they fail to pay their bills?


    Half of the European anti-Semitic movement came from this. The aristocrats couldn''t afford the money, and didn''t want to carry the bad reputation of being an account holder. They simply turned against him and wiped out the debtor for a hundred.


    The government ¡¯s bottom line is different now, and everyone ¡¯s risk is minimized. Do n¡¯t worry about accidental losses.


    Many aristocrats have succeeded on the African continent these years, but more have failed. Those who don''t know how to control the risks and take in the greed, have now grown their graves.


    Any colonial empire is piled with bones. The colonial empire of later generations collapses. The main thing is that no one wants to continue to bleed for the colony.


    In the final analysis, it is the problem of distribution of benefits. The bureaucratic group and the capitalists have divided up almost all the benefits, and the rest have not even had to drink the soup. Who is willing to continue to die?


    Throughout the major colonial empires, few people said that the colonies were losing money in the early days of entrepreneurship. Instead, they operated for decades, or hundreds of years, and they often lost money when the empire went downhill.


    Is there less wealth created? Or is the cost of **** soaring to the point where it can''t make ends meet?


    Obviously, a colony that has operated for decades can create more wealth. However, the government''s fiscal revenue has rarely increased, and the money has gone into private pockets.


    Instead, expenditures are constantly increasing. The declining Portuguese is an example. According to Franz, the Portuguese colonial system can no longer bring wealth to the government.


    Not only Portugal, the cost of **** of the major colonial empires is constantly increasing, but most of the colonies'' taxes can still afford this cost.


    The bureaucratic group is rotten, and the greed of interest groups is an almost unsolvable problem. Similar problems exist even on the mainland, let alone colonies?


    The emerging free trade doctrine has begun to attack the colonial system, believing that it will impose a heavy financial burden on the government.


    It cannot be said that it is prescient. This part of the people is mainly slammed from the perspective of morality without directly benefiting from the colonial system.


    From Franz''s point of view, this is typical of taking a bowl to eat and putting down chopsticks and scolding his mother. Obviously enjoying the dividends brought by the colonial system, he refused to acknowledge it and believed that the cost of maintaining colonial rule was high.


    As everyone knows, the Industrial Revolution was about to eat people, and the original accumulation of capital was bloody, either external or internal.


    The so-called free trade did not exist in the 19th century, and the British just shouted slogans and wanted countries to open their markets to them.


    Of course, while maintaining a competitive advantage, they don''t mind opening markets to other countries. Once this advantage has disappeared, turn your face away.


    Otherwise, why did the Germans challenge the old world? It is not a lack of industrial raw materials and a dumping market for commodities, which has been pushed by capital to launch chariots.


    When the British and French free traders achieve their wish and get rid of the decaying colonial system, it will not usher in a new life, but it will quickly decline.


    The local area is small and resources are scarce. Industrial development is inherently restricted. In the face of cruel reality, we have to play to industrialize drinking and quenching thirst.


    These problems are not troublesome for the time being. Until the colonial system enters the era of great losses, this call will not be able to weather.


    Free trade shouted loudly, and everyone needed to cooperate. Now they are playing trade protection. Are you afraid that you will not die fast enough?


    Franz said calmly: "Don''t worry, we have a preliminary understanding of the geological conditions in South Africa.


    The local land is fertile, the climate is pleasant, and the mineral resources are relatively rich. The future development potential is still promising.


    Based on a comprehensive assessment, South Africa should be the land with the most potential for development on the African continent. The current investment can be recovered in the near future. "


    The question of gold was not mentioned by Franz. Until the dust settles, it is better not to have extra knots. Anyway, driving the British out of the African continent is also one of Austria''s national policies.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl explained: "Your Majesty, no matter what the development potential is, that is a future issue, and we have no shortage of land with unlimited development potential.


    In fact, this kind of land with most resources is not necessarily a good thing. If you don''t prepare well in advance, the future may still be too big.


    The top priority is to end this war as soon as possible. Now that the French have stabilized the situation in Italy, our purpose of sharing the pressure for them has been achieved, and there is no need to continue to consume it with the British. "


    There is nothing wrong with this statement, and it is not necessarily a good thing to have too many resources. With all resources available, dependence on the empire is reduced.


    Franz nodded thoughtfully, and it seemed imperative to fragment South Africa. It is necessary to implement the provincial system management as soon as possible to replace the current South African Governor''s Mansion, so as to avoid regional clans in the future.


    "We don''t need to worry about the war. The frontline officers and soldiers also want to end the war as soon as Christmas. It will only take about a month, and there is no need to increase their pressure.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an opportunity to remind the French that we have fulfilled our agreement and this time they have dragged half of the British Army on their behalf. "


    There is nothing wrong with this statement. In terms of quantity, the British have invested more than half of the army in South Africa.


    You also need to keep your name for good deeds. Don''t you say how others know? The more you pay, the greater the gain. This is an era of equivalent exchange.


    Brothers and sisters have to settle accounts, let alone allies? This kind of thing is better left in the bright place.


    Even if the nations only talk about their interests, this is also a testimony of the friendship between the two countries when talking about the friendship between France and Austria.


    It seems to be of little use now and may be needed in the future. Taking out Huozhong 2nd Junior is enough. This kind of promotional material is needed when France trains pro-Olympics.


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 Chapter 480： Industrial tuition

    There are many types of minerals, coal, iron and petroleum are the most important.


    Russia, Pakistan, Australia, Canada, and the United States have high iron ore reserves in the seven countries;


    The coal mines are China, the United States and Russia, and Asia, Europe and North America have good coal quality;


    Oil distribution is concentrated, Russia, the United States, China, Mexico, and the Middle East.


    ...


    In the previous geography lesson, Franz remembered it clearly, summing up the lack of ore in Europe.


    On the one hand, the development time is too early, and by the 21st century, many resources are exhausted; on the other hand, there are really not many mineral reserves.


    With the exception of Russia, the European countries are all poor mining nations, or a single mineral resource. Typical example: Germany, almost everything except coal and iron ore.


    Many countries are envious of this. The two basic elements of the industrial era are in place. Is the French next door short of coal?


    In contrast, Austria is a happy place, perhaps with a slightly larger territory, and basically all mineral resources are in place. It''s just this reserve that can''t be sold.


    Of course, this is also relative. Compared with European countries other than Russia, Austria''s mineral resources still dominate.


    These resources laid the foundation for Austria''s industrial development. By 1870, Austrian steel output surpassed the British for the first time, jumping to the top of the world with an annual output of 6.48 million tons.


    Of course, the advantage is not obvious, just over 20,000 tons of Britons. The main factor contributing to the rapid growth of Austrian steel output is the increase in demand in the domestic market.


    A local market of more than 30 million people and a local market of more than 70 million people have all completed industrialization. The demand for steel is obviously the latter.


    In fact, this output still cannot meet the market demand. In addition to the local market, the African colony is also a large steel consumer.


    According to data provided by the Ministry of Industry, Austria''s steel demand will double in the next ten years, of which steel demand will reach 1.5 million tons.


    Seeing this data, Franz had a headache. At present, the steel production in the Bohemia region has encountered a bottleneck, the output growth rate has slowed down, and it is necessary to rapidly expand production capacity unless further technological innovation is carried out.


    However, this is not very realistic. The steel technology has only recently revolutionized, and a breakthrough has been made in the short term, which is almost impossible in the existing industrial technology.


    Although the second steel production base in Bosnia and Herzegovina has developed rapidly, there is still a long way to go to fill this vacancy. It will not be reached within ten years.


    At present, most of Austria''s major steel companies are concentrated in the Bohemia region (later Czech regions), accounting for 63% of the country''s steel output.


    In addition, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Linz, Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Saxony, Galicia, Silesia and other regions are all distributed.


    The main reasons for this situation are various. The steel mills in Bavaria, Wurttemberg, and Saxony are left over from history, and have not been developed due to limited resources.


    In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the industry started too late, and the government is still busy building roads. Although steel companies have settled down, they cannot reach their maximum production capacity due to limited traffic.


    Galicia is the government that does not pay enough attention to compete with Bohemia; Silesia is the pot of the Prussians. They ran away and left the mess. The Vienna government has just finished packing.


    Human factors can be overcome, the most troublesome is the distribution of resources. There are many coal and iron mines in Austria, but unfortunately they are not concentrated.


    The development of iron and steel enterprises must inevitably move closer to the origin of raw materials, resulting in a situation of blossoming on all sides.


    According to Franz, capitalists have made the right choice. Since investing, the main purpose is to make money. If it is far away from the origin of raw materials, the competitiveness of the product will naturally not be guaranteed.


    To this day, centralization of heavy industry is no longer suitable for Austria. The supply of resources in each place is limited. It can only provide one million tons of steel raw materials. You cannot make two million tons of steel.


    To meet growing domestic demand, it is inevitable to open more industrial bases. Except for the concentration of resources in Germany, almost every major industrial country has multiple industrial bases.


    After carefully reviewing the information, Franz made the decision: "This multiple choice question need not be done. Given the domestic development situation, the demand for steel will only increase.


    It is better to develop a heavy industry base today and another heavy industry base tomorrow.


    Serbia, Silesia, and Galicia all have the potential to develop into heavy industrial bases. Let''s list them together this time!


    In other areas, as long as there are coal mines and iron ore at the same time, transportation is relatively convenient and development can also be carried out.


    The government has formulated corresponding policies and tried to solve transportation problems, and the final development is left to enterprises and the market. "


    In this era, governments of various countries are laissez-faire on industrial development. What the industry develops is basically determined by the market economy.


    Austria ¡¯s government to solve infrastructure problems is actually an administrative means to intervene in the market economy, but it is relatively vague.


    Just look at Russia next door. As Europe''s richest country, steel production is less than one-twentieth of Austria''s.


    This is not that the Russian capitalists have not seen business opportunities, mainly because the traffic is too poor. The Tsarist government does not solve the traffic problem and asks them to build their own roads. Who dares to make this sale?


    After the Tsarist government attached importance to the passage, the Russian industry began to truly develop. Unfortunately, the Russian Empire is too large, and this road is too difficult to repair.


    Prior to World War I, the Russians only repaired more than 70,000 kilometers, which was already the result of the efforts of successive tsars.


    Before crossing Franz, he often talked about the Russians'' traffic. After arriving in this world, his ideas changed.


    The road of the Russian Empire is really difficult to repair. Building railways in ice-snow countries is technically more difficult and more expensive to build than European countries. The Tsarist government is a poor ghost.


    "Want to build the road rich", this sentence is not wrong at all. However, there is no money for road construction, which is a tragedy.


    Even more tragic is that the Russians'' railways are not only expensive to build, they are also much more expensive to maintain than European countries. Even if the railway is open, there is no guarantee that it will be open to traffic all year round.


    In order to ensure the smooth flow of railways, railway companies have to invest a large number of workers for maintenance in winter. Many sections only need a few hours, and the snow will cover the railway.


    As a result, the operating costs of railways have also gone up, and freight rates have naturally increased. Originally cheap industrial raw materials, after thousands of miles of transportation, also become not cheap.


    It is not surprising that the Russian industry has not developed since it started late and faces such harsh conditions. In addition to the decay of the Tsarist government, it is not surprising.


    Estimating these issues, Alexander II has not thought about it, and he is still busy leading the Russian people to wasteland.


    No, the land reclamation has been going on for almost two years, and now we should worry about how to handle the new food.


    If you want to sell food, you must first be able to ship it. Let''s not talk about the food in the Ukraine. The food exports of the Russian Empire mainly come from here.


    There is also a way for food in the Moscow region to be transported by river. For the food in the Caucasus, build roads first. The lack of railways is really a headache.


    The most tragic is the Siberian plain. The Russian people who opened up wasteland are tragedy. Not to mention the harsh weather conditions. After all, the patience given by the Tsar has passed.


    The transportation problem is a headache. Rivers exist. The prerequisite is that your land must be along the river, and that the river can be navigable.


    Fortunately, Alexander II waived the tax on newly reclaimed land, otherwise the tax officials would collapse. People do n¡¯t have money in their pockets. Do they collect food taxes, or do they not collect them?


    Perhaps for the Russian people, this is also a trouble of happiness. Never have to worry about starving again. If you wait a few more years, everyone''s warehouse will be full of grain.


    The time is short, and the power of the great wasteland is not yet visible, but looking at the big data Franz knows that Alexander II''s reform was half successful.


    More food means lower prices. In addition to filling the stomachs of farmers, it can also feed a large number of workers at the lowest cost.


    Everyone is full, and the country is stable. For at least decades, most Russians will be satisfied.


    The only question is whether it can withstand the counter-attacks of the conservatives. With so much land reclaimed, how can the Russian nobles remain indifferent?


    After the land reclamation was completed, someone jumped out to pick peaches. If land mergers cannot be curbed, the Russian Empire will still be in crisis again.


    Land merger is still a problem in the future, and the biggest trouble now is grain sales. If so much food cannot be sold in the international market, then the joy will be great.


    This time does not take long, and next year or the following year, the Russian Empire will be in distress oversupplying food.


    So far, the Russians have opened at least 200 million acres of arable land, which is almost half the area of ??Austria''s native arable land.


    Fortunately, the newly developed land of the Russians is relatively rotten, and the grain output is relatively low. Many places can only grow one season of potatoes.


    If in accordance with Austria''s land output standards, this grain output can directly support the international grain market.


    In order to deal with the impact of Russian food on the international market, Austria has begun to destock, and many savvy farmers are preparing to switch to cash crops.


    As for the grain processing industry, Austria is still the world. Taking advantage of self-produced and sold products, these years have defeated many competitors and controlled terminal pricing in the grain market.


    Even if the Russians export food, most of them are exported to Austria, after finishing finishing, and then sold to European countries.


    Near the water tower, the first month, this advantage will not change in the short term. Unless the Russians complete industrialization, their own processing industries develop.


    This again involves industry, and wanting to change is not an overnight problem. Take the flour processing industry as an example: the flour produced by Russian companies is not only costly but also of poor quality.


    Now, the flour sold in many cities of the Russian Empire is actually produced in Austria, and we know how strong the competitiveness of Russian products is.


    The machines of this era are not so easy to use, unlike the flour mills of later generations, they are all fool-type operations, which anyone can master.


    Today''s machinery is high-tech. Without professional technicians, there is no turning around at all. The shortcomings in talent are not so easy to make up for.


    It is not easy to send someone to train skilled workers. Many countries exported machinery and equipment in this era, and many mines were pre-buried.


    For example, for machinery and equipment exported from Austria, the instructions are all in German, and they may be in key places, and they must be sandwiched by a few local dialects.


    Even professional translators can definitely figure out the meaning. What should I do? It is natural to ask an expert. Depending on the export of labor services, the enterprise can make a profit again.


    If you are a little bit ill-intentioned, you will still have an ambush in some places, intentionally allowing buyers to continue to earn post-maintenance fees due to improper operation.


    This is why everyone imported the most advanced equipment in Europe, and they have to toss back and forth, so that manufacturers do not make enough money, do not want to start smoothly.


    Some unscrupulous merchants even sell machinery and equipment at a low price first, enticing buyers to fool around, and then fiddle with machinery and equipment, earning huge profits through post-maintenance.


    If it were not for these invisible obstacles, in this age without technical barriers, the industrial production levels of countries around the world could be brought to a line.


    This is not a secret in the entire industry, and even many buyers know that there may be loopholes in the transaction.


    However, they have no choice. This is the tuition fee for latecomers. If you don''t pay now, you will pay more in the future.


    If you want to directly obtain the industrial technology of the powers and quickly climb to the advanced level in the world, let''s wash and sleep!


    The powers are not charitable. In order to ensure that their technology is ahead, deliberately burying nails is only the most routine operation.


    Otherwise, this chasing after the industrial powerhouse, as long as the entire technology of the other side is copied, can quickly close the gap.


    How is such a good thing possible? If it were that easy, it wouldn''t have been so many years. France and Austria are both British chasers.


    If it were not for the outbreak of the second industrial revolution, it is estimated that the advantages of the British would continue to be maintained for a long time.


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 Chapter 481： Indispensable errors (reward plus more)

    The industrial layout is not just steel. With the advent of the second industrial revolution, the use of copper has become wider.


    In 1870, Austrian copper output reached 580,000 tons, while the demand in the market was as high as 720,000 tons, and the gap rate was as high as one sixth.


    The main reason for this is the advent of the age of electricity. As a pioneer of the power revolution, Austria''s demand for copper is naturally increasing.


    In order to adjust the market supply and demand relationship, the Vienna government does not hesitate to increase the output of state-owned enterprises by administrative orders, but this supply and demand relationship cannot be changed in a short time.


    There is no way. If there is a lack of steel, it can be purchased in the international market, but copper need not be counted.


    The output of copper mines in Austria exceeds the total of European countries. Even the British, copper production in this era was so poor tens of thousands of tons.


    Not everyone doesn''t want to increase production. The problem is that there is no ore in the home. Raw materials need to be imported. To increase copper production, first solve the problem of copper ore.


    Unfortunately, the reserves of this thing in Europe are really not high, otherwise Chile could not be enriched by exporting copper ore.


    This is very discordant to Austria, the domestic reserves are not enough, and the imported copper ore is too far away, and the increased transportation cost makes the company''s profit margin thin.


    The Ministry of Industry is planning to look for copper mines in African colonies to make up for the lack of raw materials. Now copper mines have been found a lot, and transportation is still a big problem.


    ...


    Franz put down the information, shook his head and said, "The plan to smelt copper mines in situ in Africa is too aggressive. It is not yet time to develop industry in Africa. At least until the localization is completed, the African continent cannot have industry. .


    Moreover, can copper smelting in Africa necessarily reduce costs? I can remember that the Ministry of Industry''s energy reserve report also mentioned the lack of coal mines on the African continent.


    At present, several large coal mines we have found are concentrated in South Africa. If local smelting also needs to transport ore, it may not be cheaper than domestic smelting. "


    No doubt, it is political temptation. In recent years, more and more capitalists have entered the development of African colonies. Many of them are no longer satisfied with providing domestic raw materials and want to develop local industries.


    However, due to inherent inadequacies, the resource distribution of the African continent is extremely uneven, and under the suppression of the Vienna government, it has not been successful.


    Now these people want to use the strength of the Vienna government to develop industry locally and earn greater benefits.


    This pediatric political method naturally cannot hide Franz''s eyes. If it is a resource-rich area like the United States and Australia, it is still difficult to suppress local industrial development.


    The situation is completely different when it comes to the African continent. More than 90% of coal mines are concentrated in South Africa. The remaining regions want to develop industry and must first solve the coal supply.


    This requires road repairs, but currently the Austrian-Africa Railway Plan is still underway. The original plan was only from Guinea to the Congo region. Although the planned sections have been added now, this cannot be completed in a day or two.


    The main roads have not been settled, let alone the branch lines. Without rail transport of raw materials, Africa''s industry naturally cannot develop.


    Now taking advantage of the local copper shortage, many people are beginning to move again, but they ignore the general distribution of Africa''s resources, and Franz is better than anyone.


    I do n¡¯t know exactly which mine is, but what resources there are in that large area is not a secret in future generations. As long as those who are slightly interested can find information on the Internet.


    There is no shortage of areas suitable for industrial development in the African continent. South Africa is the best choice. There are almost no shortage of resources.


    But isn''t this still fighting? When the war is over, it''s time for the gold to come out. As soon as large tracts of gold mines appeared, who could afford to invest in other industries.


    Capital is profit-seeking and flows naturally to areas with high profits. Once the gold mine was developed, resources were robbed, and it was difficult to invest in other industries.


    In later generations, South Africa did not develop industry. To a certain extent, resources are too rich, and it is possible to start a business by selling mines. Who would be willing to risk investing in industry?


    The Minister of Industry Kasin-Cubeck explained grievances: "His Majesty, the Guinea localization expedition period is about to end, and we continue to suppress the development of local industries, I am afraid it will cause criticism.


    We all know the problem of the distribution of resources. These people are on the African continent. It is impossible to know these problems. They still filed an application, which was mostly a trial.


    Even if one or two coal mines are found to be suitable for industry, a maximum of one or two factories will be added.


    As long as the government does not solve the traffic problem, no matter how they frustrate, it is impossible to create an industrial system without raw materials. Why do we need to stop it? "


    The African continent is more than just a lack of an industrial system. Not only are raw material resources inadequate, but even human resources are lacking.


    In the sparsely populated African continent, if you want to find more than 100,000 workers and set up a large industrial group that integrates mining and smelting, the cost can be prohibitive for any capitalist.


    Franz asked uncertainly: "What do you mean by opening up the mining industry, but when you build a railway, you intentionally set up obstacles.


    Can not directly connect the origin of raw materials with the origin of raw materials, increase the transportation cost of industrial development? "


    If this is the case, it is estimated that Africa''s industry will be over. There is no problem if you want to develop mineral resources. The government will build railways in areas where resources are concentrated so that the ore produced can be shipped out.


    It''s just that this kind of railway is mainly a single line, not a complete railway network. In particular, there is no direct railway link between iron ore and coal mines, which suppresses the development of Africa''s indigenous industries from the source.


    I have to admit that this approach is more than just a ban on the direct ban on the development of industry in Africa. In the future, excuses can be found, such as: the exploration technology is not in place, and the amount of resource reserves has been incorrectly estimated.


    The giant ore with 100 million tons of ore reserves shows 1 million tons in the report. Naturally, it does not deserve the government''s attention. It is necessary to plan a railway line.


    Or maybe: Ignore technological progress.


    Due to the limitations of the times, the development value of the mine was misjudged, and it was excusable to ignore it when building the railway.


    ...


    Anyway, it is caused by special circumstances, and it is definitely not the central government that is suppressing the industrial development of the African continent. In the end, the continent''s industry did not develop, and that was beyond human ability.


    After decades of localization, Austria''s rule on the African continent was deeply entrenched. It is not too late to correct these special historical errors at that time.


    Minister of Industry Kasin-Cubeck replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. Now we have to concentrate on developing our homeland and let the colonies make sacrifices.


    Kaschin-Kubek emphasized the word "colonial". Since it is a colony, it cannot naturally be compared with the native. Inferior treatment is inevitable.


    If blood is not drawn from the colonies, Austria''s economy will not be able to maintain rapid growth for a long time. Before the advent of the free trade era, colonies were the targets of sacrifices.


    This time the "error" confined to the times is no longer an error, and the construction of the railway network on the African continent has become inevitable.


    Franz finally understood why the original time-space Indian Railway had so many pits. The original curse had been buried as early as the colonial era.


    It is not that the designers have unreasonable plans, but the reality needs to be unreasonable. The future seems unreasonable, but this era is the best choice.


    Franz nodded and said, "Accelerate the progress of the construction of the colonial railway, and take advantage of the asymmetry of information to create the established facts. Do not attract the attention of the people.


    The Vienna government has a resource distribution map, and imperfections are inevitable, but they know more than civil governments.


    Industrial development is inseparable from coal. Coal mines on the African continent are concentrated in South Africa, which destined that the place where design errors really needed was also in South Africa.


    To do this is very simple, just take the gold mine top tank. The railway network gives priority to the mining and smelting of gold mines, and it is understandable to ignore other regions.


    ...


    This concealed plan naturally needs to be kept as secret as possible, and when it is implemented, it naturally falls on the head of the Ministry of Railways.


    In the Ministry of Railways, Stein was dumbfounded by this special order. This work is not easy, and it is clear that we must be prepared to be scolded.


    No matter how many excuses are prepared, in the future, people will still scold the railway designers. Whose back is a problem?


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 Chapter 482： Packaging is important

    The war continues, and Franz has prepared a plan for the development of post-war Africa. At this step, the British-British War has evolved into a confrontation between Britain and Austria.


    South Africa''s battlefield is only one part of the changing international situation. Now that the world is being divided up, it is very difficult for everyone to continue to exercise restraint.


    It is conceivable that colonial conflicts will continue in the future. This South African war is just a warm-up match, it can be considered as a new way to resolve international conflicts.


    Weak meat and strong food will be the theme of this world, and competition among the powers is becoming increasingly fierce. The strong get more cakes and become more powerful; the weak get squeezed and their living space is further compressed.


    South Africa, West Victoria.


    The endless heavy carts raised the billowing gray balls, as if covering everything. The car creaked forward, winding dozens of miles on the temporarily opened road.


    Bathed in the morning light, thrown on the quilt on the carriage, flashing red light; rakes, shovel, small wooden barrels are upright, like a sentry ...


    There are busy people in the distance, clearing obstacles on the road. In this era, South Africa was vast and sparsely populated. There were only a few indigenous tribes along the way, and road traffic was almost no.


    Now they are on the same path as the British used to attack the Boer Republic, and have been damaged in many places along the way.


    Infantry marches, these difficulties can be overcome, the heavy convoy will not work, and the access road must be repaired first.


    The original artillery fodder has now transformed into an engineering soldier, struggling for good. From time to time, there are supervisors waving their whip, urging, wanting to speed up.


    Viscount Fickney, who followed the army, looked at the time and asked, "How long will it take for the heavy convoy to arrive?"


    As with most wars, the "Bur Republic Army" is now waiting. There is no way to go deeper into the enemy''s borders, it must be the way for the large troops, and the heavy convoys follow closely behind.


    As the front rushed too fast, the logistics gradually failed to keep up.


    It was originally planned to transport supplies through the river. Unfortunately, it is now a winter dry etiquette. In addition, the British destroyed the river during the retreat, making water transport a dream.


    The greatest enemy of this war is time. Viscount Fickney has arrived in Worcester with his troops, not far from Cape Town, and can leave the city for up to two days.


    Now that the war has progressed, the British have abandoned their lines of defense along the way to focus on the Cape Town defence.


    Cape Town is now heavily populated, and British reinforcements are still coming. If the war cannot be ended during the year, it means that this battle plan is bankrupt.


    The advantage of sea power is such a bull. John Niu relies on sea transportation to supply supplies, and the supplies are not a problem at all.


    However, Austria has to rely on carriages and ox carts to transport supplies, and it is extremely limited to be able to invest in this offensive and defensive battle.


    If you can''t make a time difference, end the war before the British main forces are assembled, and the offensive and defensive forces will be transposed.


    "The first batch of supplies will arrive tomorrow night; the second batch of supplies is expected to arrive in a week."


    The answer was a young military officer, about 20 years old, with a strong voice, and wearing a military uniform seemed extraordinarily spiritual, as if tailored for him.


    After thinking it over in his mind, Viscount Fickney ordered: "Have the logistics department urged again to get the goods over as soon as possible at all costs.


    Order the Second Corps of Engineers to clear the rivers along the way as soon as possible. Allowing them to recruit indigenous labor on-site, they must complete the task in this dry season! "


    Viscount Fickney is no longer a sophomore. It is tempting to capture Cape Town, but the battle is not easy to fight.


    He would not have launched this winter offensive unless the previous war had destroyed the morale of the British.


    Now the British are concentrating their forces around Cape Town. On this area of ??more than 1,000 square kilometers, there are more than 85,000 troops.


    Most of them were white troops, and the cannon fodder forces were basically exhausted in the previous battles, and there was no time to replenish them.


    In this respect, Governor Delphi is qualified. Although the city was lost, the main force was kept.


    This was not a good thing for Viscount Fickney. The enemy on the opposite side was the old You Tiao, who didn''t slip away, and he didn''t fight against him at all.


    The first winner in the war is not the winner, and the last winner is the real winner. In order not to be overturned by the British, Viscount Fickney is also preparing for remedial measures.


    Dredging the river is one of them, as long as logistics is guaranteed. Even if the British won the Cape Town Defence War, they would at best keep the Cape of Good Hope.


    Want to counterattack back, first expand the British Army two or three times! Otherwise, the pocket army is not enough to fill this pit.


    "Yes, Lord Commander."


    As soon as the voice fell, a young military officer got up, walked tens of meters away, and picked up the phone to convey the order.


    That''s right, the phone is already in the army. Like many countries, the most advanced technology is usually applied in the army before it appears in civilians.


    Because of the war, the phone was brought into the army of the "Bur Republic." It''s just that the time is too short to be used as a short-distance information transmission tool, and telegrams are still used at long distances.


    Contact within the headquarters has now been replaced by telephone. Originally, it was necessary to call the commander, but now they are notified directly by phone.


    After the "Didi Didi Di ..." voice, the logistics department''s phone was connected, the young officer quickly transmitted the order, and then connected to the engineering headquarters ...


    After a short pause, an Army staff officer proposed: "Hi Commander, this time offensive and defensive battles in Cape Town are not easy. In order to reduce losses, I recommend recruiting as many cannon fodder troops as possible.


    If the attack is blocked, fill it directly with human life. We can also learn from the Russian experience in attacking St. Petersburg. "


    This is not the best way, but it is the most effective way. The heavy artillery Vienna government has long been ready and is already in transit.


    While using heavy artillery to siege the city, it is naturally indispensable to fill it with human lives. Don''t look at everyone wearing the vest of the "Bur Republic" army, in fact it is still the Austrian army.


    It is certainly impossible to fill up these troops. Moreover, their number is not enough. Even now, there are only more than 40,000 people.


    Fortunately, the British army on the opposite side was not much better. It seems that there are many people. In fact, the number of regular troops is only 20,000 or 30,000.


    The rest are either young and recruited on a temporary basis, or colonial forces from all over the place. The situation is very serious.


    Coupled with the defeat in the early stages, successive defeats left the army with no morale, and they were beaten by Austria.


    Without any hesitation, Viscount Fickney issued an order: "The third division was ordered to go out to recruit soldiers, and recruit all the tribes who were within their sight to be young, and the offenders would be killed. Remember to collect a part of the food and reduce it as much as possible. Logistics pressure. "


    Ruthless, this is a must for a colonizer. Viscount Fickney didn''t care what the consequences of the order would be, as long as he could win the war.


    ...


    Cape Town is a heart-warming city. Governor Delphi''s many speeches encouraged morale, but in the past record, his words were not convincing.


    The army of the "200,000" Boer Republic is about to step down. How can the people in the city not panic, and the rich have left by boat.


    Those who have no money are also planning to drag their homes and take refuge in the Cape of Good Hope area. Although the two places are not far apart, Cape Town''s loss of Cape of Good Hope is also difficult to guarantee.


    But it''s always better to stay away from the enemy, at least to ensure temporary safety.


    The Pringles were also among the people who avoided the disaster. Because the family couldn''t afford the carriage, they could only push the unicycle forward by manpower.


    On the way to escape, there are many more such families. With few belongings, fled from Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope.


    "Plinger, you''re called, hurry up and report to our troops!"


    A familiar voice sounded, and Pringer fell to hell. It was this voice that put his three sons on the battlefield, and now his life and death are unknown.


    Pringer hurriedly explained, "Dear Sergeant Amble, I am 48 years old, and I have already passed the age of service.


    All sons have entered the military service, and now he can no longer go. What if the pillars of the family are gone, what about the three young grandsons?


    In this era, women''s salaries are much lower than men''s, and it is difficult for them to feed their children.


    Sergeant Amble sighed, depressed a trace of conscience in her heart, and scolded sharply, "200,000 enemy troops are under pressure, the Cape Town crisis.


    In order to defend Cape Town, the Government House has just issued a new decree extending the service life to 55 years.


    If you don''t want to go into service, you pay ¡ê 50 for immunity. If you do n¡¯t have money, you do n¡¯t need to talk nonsense. It ¡¯s no use talking to me. "


    This is obviously not the order of Governor Delphi, as a qualified politician, he could not give such a disgusting order.


    People of this age are getting old fast, and when they are too old, they are difficult to play on the battlefield. The order of the Governor''s Office is only for young people aged 18 to 40, and has no interest in the elderly.


    It is just that the following officials have changed the rules in order to collect money, and the rich have spent money to escape military service, and this gap needs to be filled.


    If he could not afford the money, he could only be forced into the army. This is also his bad luck. If he runs fast enough, he may escape.


    In this troubled year, there is no other unlucky man on top of Pringe. In short, it is enough to make up enough people, and it is not important who the person is.


    "200,000" is what the Viscount Fickney claimed to be, and the Boer Republic, which has a population of less than 200,000.


    Anyway, Governor Delphi vowed a pledge of assurance that there would be 200,000 enemies. That''s right, the Boers defeated them by relying on many people. This is absolutely beyond doubt.


    The telegram to the London government said so, and the Cape Colony was no exception. As long as he doesn''t want to be a scapegoat for the defeat of this war, he must make this number real.


    The British people are not intolerant of failure, and once the enemy is strong, we are forgiven for occasional failures.


    This depends on publicity. Governor Delphi is obviously good at self-packaging. The responsibility for the failure of the war has been pushed to seven thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.


    Otherwise, the London government has long since replaced, and no one can tolerate a governor who keeps failing. Especially a governor who was restless and provoked war.


    Middle-aged officers reported: "Governor, the new round of recruitment has been completed, this time a total of 8,000 recruits."


    Governor Delphi nodded his head and said sympathetically, "Very well, you are doing very well. It just hurts the people of Cape Town, this time they need to make sacrifices for the Empire."


    At this moment, Governor Delphi does not look like a treacherous politician, but rather wants to be a goddess of compassion.


    An official immediately cooperated: "There is also no way. The enemy is fierce. Once Cape Town falls behind, no one can escape.


    Now the people are enlisted to protect their families from the suffering of war.


    Your Excellency, do n¡¯t be too sad. The sacrifice of the people is worth it. I believe everyone will understand your hard work. "


    Governor Delphi, who was like the emperor, shook his head and said, "The public''s opinion on me is not important. It''s all for the empire.


    As long as I can keep Cape Town, I won''t frown, even if I die now.


    I have decided to co-exist with Cape Town. This is a good testament I have written. If you are unfortunately killed in the battlefield, I will bother you to give it to my family. "


    The scene was sensational and everyone was moved. But this is only on the surface, and everyone knows that once Cape Town falls, Governor Delphi, who provoked the war, is finished.


    When you return to London alive, you must go to a military court. He will spend the rest of his life in prison, and his family will not be able to lift his head.


    The best option is to die on the battlefield, then the situation changes instantly. Even for political propaganda, the London government will turn him into a "tragedy hero."


    In these circumstances, Governor Delphi was very clear, and even knew that even if Cape Town was kept, he would not have good fruit.


    In order to alleviate his responsibilities, he now has to perform this painful drama and mold himself into a "hero."


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 Chapter 483： Hurt by

    No matter how political the show is, the situation is still getting worse. Contradictions that have been covered up in the past have also emerged.


    The law and order in Cape Town is rapidly deteriorating, killings, robberies, rapes ... all kinds of vicious crimes are happening endlessly, and people are worried.


    The Cape Town colonial government was very weak in this respect, and the police officers with serious bureaucracy did nothing. Nor is it completely inaction, they focus their police forces on defending the interests of the nobles.


    Deterioration of public order is a trivial matter, and nothing more than raging incidents. The people of the colony were not soft persimmons. Even if the men entered the army, women could also kill people with guns.


    After the initial chaos, the people also learned to hug themselves in groups. Anyway, there is a tradition of guns in the colonies. Most ordinary people have shotguns in their homes.


    Without external interference, the future Cape Town will be another gang shrine. After going through this wave, it is difficult for the gang forces not to develop and grow.


    A worried middle-aged official reported: "Governor, the price of food in Cape Town has tripled since the outbreak of the war and has exceeded the tolerance limit of many ordinary people.


    Not only food, the prices of most of the living materials have risen to varying degrees, and some commodities have even run out of stock. "


    It is the basic quality of an excellent capitalist to make a fortune in the country. Of course, this time is an exception. The pot of soaring prices should not be entirely carried by capitalists.


    As a result of the war, Cape Town lost all South African food and could only rely on imports. This cost naturally went up, and price increases became inevitable.


    The governor of Delphi changed his face and ordered sternly: "If the order is passed to calm down the prices as soon as possible, it is absolutely impossible for the food prices to go up.


    Forget it, don''t make it difficult for you, I''ll go ahead and personally. Tomorrow evening I will host a banquet in the Governor''s Mansion and invite these bastards. Whoever does not cooperate with the government to stabilize prices will use it to worship the flag. "


    Such an extreme thing cannot be done by Governor Delphi under normal circumstances. But isn''t it abnormal now?


    He has shown his attitude in the backstage of the London government that if he loses the war, Governor Delphi will have no choice but to die. The difference lies in how to die, to die on the battlefield, or to be killed by someone.


    His life was almost gone, and Governor Delphi was naturally not afraid to offend people. Anyway, even if he wins this war, he, the war provocateur, will go home to take care of himself, and he is not afraid of revenge.


    There is still a bottom line in the political struggle in the London government, and it is rare that it will be completely killed. Governor Delphi with backstage, it is not difficult to get away.


    A middle-aged man in a military uniform said, "Sir Governor, we have a serious shortage of military supplies. Due to insufficient preparation in advance, we have only reserved 20,000 military supplies for three months.


    Judging from the current situation, these materials will support for up to one month. At present, the newly recruited soldiers, we can only give them retired rifles, and make use of them. "


    Because of the war, most of the people in the British South African colonies, except for the indigenous tribes, were concentrated in Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope.


    Can so many people eat and drink Lazar? Even if shipping can meet the demand for supplies, the pressure is still great.


    Before the arrival of Austria, the Cape Town colonial government did not consider the threat from the inland, and the Royal Navy was the world hegemony, which was sufficient to ensure smooth sea routes.


    In this context, the Cape Town colonial government naturally did not consider strategic reserves, and African indigenous tribes could not threaten them.


    Governor Delphi can be said to be one of the first to anticipate the threat from Austria. The main purpose of this attack on the Boer Republic was to eliminate Austria''s advantage in South Africa.


    Unfortunately, the plan did not change quickly, but instead caught the enemy''s trap, which directly caused the Boers to cast their arms into Austria.


    Governor Delphi replied calmly: "I have already turned to the country for help with the issue of supplies, and it will not be long before it can be resolved."


    How long is it? This question will test the integrity of British bureaucrats, which will take three to five days and three to five months.


    There are so many processes in the British government. As long as there is a problem in one of the links, it can be delayed indefinitely.


    You know, not everyone wants to see him win this war, and there are many people in the London government who want Delphi to lose this war.


    Enemies within politics are always more terrible than enemies outside. To many people, Cape Town is a backcountry, and the victory or defeat of this battle is irrelevant.


    To put it bluntly, the greatest value of the British South Africa colony at present is to keep the Cape of Good Hope and provide supplies to the Royal Navy.


    If a Cape Town is sacrificed and the London government can be replaced, it is estimated that many opposition parties will not mind.


    Things lost on the battlefield can also be retrieved from the negotiating table. The unprecedentedly confident British people don''t think anyone dares to threaten them.


    Of course, it is not the high-level government who sees the law, otherwise, Governor Delphi will be really dead.


    Once Britain and Austria compromise, the war is over. However, as the main culprit of losing the city and land, Governor Delphi will stare at the military court, not even wearing a crime.


    Even his backstage was implicated, the colony fell, and the colonial ministry was naturally the first. Without background support, Delphi would really be dead.


    This terrible situation did not happen. The politicians in the London government are still online, and they have not listened to the rhetorical command of the party.


    Austria has a huge potential on the African continent. If Cape Town is lost, it will be completely unknown whether it can be taken back in the future.


    If the Vienna government does not buy it, will it be possible to seize it by force?


    Not bragging: At sea, even if the Austrian navy doubles again, the Royal Navy can still hang it; on land it is the opposite, the British Army doubles its strength and it is not enough to send to the African continent.


    Relying on Austrian concessions by "maritime deterrence" is an ideal situation. Even if the London government is desperate, it will at most capture a few Austrian chicken rib colonies, and the African continent will not be able to beat them.


    Sending the Royal Navy to the Adriatic Sea to block the door was originally the most deterrent way. Unfortunately, unlike the past, the Royal Navy dared to enter the Mediterranean and must be prepared to go back and forth.


    The French occupied Sicily, and the Mediterranean was essentially divided in two. At this time, the risk of sending the Royal Navy into the Mediterranean increased greatly. In case France and Austria joined forces with their sap, they would be killed by the Royal Navy.


    This possibility is not only a problem, but it is bound to arise. The main reason Fao didn''t join forces with the British was that he didn''t have a chance to start.


    Otherwise, the two have already done it. The two countries, France and Austria, joined forces to go to the British, with similar plans from the beginning.


    ...


    The roaring gunfire was deafening, and the battle began. After the artillery, the dark crowd took a variety of weapons and launched a charge to the British position.


    Dense gunfire sounded, and the charging crowd continued to fall. The heavy casualties killed the morale of the charging team, and many even turned and fled.


    Putting down the telescope in his hand, Viscount Fickney frowned. Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with this tentative attack.


    After sighing, Viscount Fickney issued the most brutal order: "Send a supervising team to supervise their offensive, let alone the enemy and the fugitives on the battlefield.


    From now on, the offensive was launched around the clock. Unless the cannon fodder in our hands is dead, the attack cannot stop. "


    This is the most typical life-threatening tactic and is also known as: the worst tactic.


    Siege in this way is completely hurtful. Even if the war is won in the end, the results of the war will be dimmed because of their own losses.


    Viscount Fickney didn''t worry about this at all. He used a cannon fodder anyway, and he didn''t feel bad about how much he died.


    In Viscount Fickney''s view, as long as it can capture Cape Town, even if all the 100,000 cannon fodder units are consumed, it is worth it.


    A young officer responded immediately: "Yes, Your Excellency Commander."


    This tentative attack was not without results, at least exposing the enemy''s firepower.


    Without Viscount Fickney''s order, the frontline commander had made fine-tunings in the second round of artillery attacks.


    This time, it is no longer blooming on all sides, but instead has been focused on bombing, specifically to attack the areas with the most fierce firepower.


    As soon as the British position suffered heavy losses, the Sixth Colonial Division stationed in northern Cape Town became the first victims.


    Colonel Belding hiding in the fortress, scolded angrily: "Are our artillery going to eat shit, and **** do not know how to fight back!


    The guards connected me to the headquarters and asked for fire support. You have to be fast, no matter how you go down, the sixth division will burn out. "


    The sixth division is about to run out. This is an exaggerated statement. Even after two rounds of bombing, the number of casualties in the sixth division was only one hundred and eighty.


    Only passive beatings were very morale-inspiring, which made Colonel Uldin angry.


    The British artillery did not launch a counterattack, but they suffered a small loss in the frontal fire.


    After all, the area of ??Cape Town is limited, and there are many buildings in the city. There are not many places suitable for artillery.


    The "Bur Republic" troops attacking outside are different. Some are places where artillery positions are scattered.


    Although it became more difficult to command after being dispersed, there were not many problems with the telephone. Considering the increased security of artillery positions, this is totally worth it.


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 Chapter 484： Crisis of faith

    Britain and Austria PK in South Africa, and European countries are happy to read jokes. In order to make the war last longer, the French also supported the "Bur Republic" with actual actions.


    During the British-Burmese War, nearly one-fifth of the strategic materials were contributed by the French. The French also opened the door for goods transported from Austria to Egypt through Egypt.


    The British-Bulgarian war was not so much a game between England and Austria as France and Austria added to the British. Despite the Austrian occupation of South Africa in the end, the French investment was not lost.


    It is better to hold down the British energy in South Africa than to let the British devote this energy to the European continent.


    The anti-French alliance stayed on paper and did not become a reality. The "British War" also played an important role.


    Theoretically, the current situation between Britain and Austria is very favorable to the French. The establishment of the Great French Empire is unstoppable. Napoleon III should be happy.


    However, external threats are gone, and internal troubles have emerged.


    The first to jump out is the Pope, an Italian state that is unwilling to fail, in an attempt to support the Pope to fight against him.


    As a Catholic country, the influence of the Holy See is still very large. Now that the emperor and the pope are in the same country, it is a headache to ask who is big and who is small.


    Now Napoleon III has some regrets. If he had known so much trouble, he would kick out the Papal State.


    It''s no fun that the pope became a political enemy. People are not without foundations. Churches all over the country are papal supporters, at least nominally.


    At a recent parliament, the Pope directly occupied the throne, and was so angry that Napoleon III was absent.


    Theocratic power and imperial power collided again, and the whole of France fell into a storm vortex. If it is not handled well, this new empire will collapse again.


    Neither Napoleon III nor Pope Pius IX can be conceded now. They represent not only their own interests, but also the interest groups behind them.


    The bourgeoisie, who was originally dissatisfied with Napoleon III in the country, is now supporting the pope near the banner. Politically, Napoleon III had no overwhelming advantage.


    These people support Pius IX, not because of how religious they are, nor do they really want the church to grow again. The main purpose is to stir up disputes and create opportunities for seizure of power.


    The emperor and the pope are fighting endlessly for rights, which will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the people. When the anger of the people reaches its peak, it is when parliament takes over the rights of the state.


    It can be said that the establishment of Greater France ignited the internal contradictions of France. Everyone wants to use this opportunity to reshuffle the rights and get more benefits.


    Palace of Versailles, Anthony, Napoleon III''s close police officer, proposed: "Your Majesty, since Pius IX is ignorant of current affairs, give him ..."


    Speaking of which came to an abrupt halt here, Ansock made a gesture of wiping his neck, which seemed to say that the asylum IX had been killed by a hundred.


    Napoleon III glanced at him severely and said solemnly: "No, this kind of thing can never happen.


    In the event of an asylum at Pius IX, our suspicions are greatest, and the situation will be out of control.


    Not only can we not move him now, we must also protect his safety and not let others kill him!


    Moreover, even if the Pope is changed, the situation remains unchanged. No matter who became the pope, we have stood opposite to us.


    Those people will not give up. Without them making troubles in the back, Pius IX will not jump out and fight against us. "


    Political struggle is the most taboo assassination. Now Napoleon III has been washed ashore, and this method cannot be used at all.


    In the event of a leak, civil war will break out in France, at least the Revolutionary Party will definitely take the opportunity to launch a rebellion, or a coup will occur within the government.


    The Italian region can be unstable. Now it is only suppressed by force. A Mars can detonate contradictions, let alone assassinate the Pope?


    At this time, Napoleon III''s mind was still very clear. He knew that his enemy was not the pope on the surface, but the interest group that supported the pope.


    The master, Pelice, suggested: "Your Majesty, or else you should continue to promote religious reform. Find excuses to abolish the Papal State, set up provinces, and be directly under the jurisdiction of the central government. Let religion be religion, and secularism be secular."


    This is a paycheck at the bottom of the pot. Promoting religious reform to abolish the Papal State is equivalent to cutting off the foundation of the Pope''s involvement in politics. From then on, the Pope broke away from politics and only existed as a religious leader.


    Napoleon III''s eyes lighted up and he could kick the pope out, and the rest was easy to handle. Without this banner figure, the opposition has become fragmented.


    "That''s a good idea. It''s better to restrict the Pope''s rights by the way, so as not to cause us trouble later.


    You''ll leave this matter to Pelise. Find a way to foul the Holy See and don''t leave them a chance to stand up. "


    When he said this, there was still a bit of resentment in Napoleon III''s eyes. The grievances between the Bonaparte family and the Holy See are not a day or two anymore, and the relationship between the two sides has been lingering.


    Napoleon I did not receive the Holy See''s approval at first, but later it came to Italy by force. When he was crowned emperor, he snatched the crown from the Pope.


    Things weren''t much better when it was Napoleon III''s turn. Catholicism has always supported orthodoxy, and how Napoleon III had nothing to do with orthodoxy.


    After launching a coup to seize power, Napoleon III was crowned emperor, and the Holy See did not give face. Inviting Pius IX to come and be crowned, they would not buy it at all.


    The choice left to Napoleon III was only two ways, either to go to Rome to be crowned, or to be the emperor first, and in the future is trying to find a way to be crowned.


    These are two options after the European emperor failed to gain recognition from the Holy See. Of course, going to Rome for coronation is definitely not so harmonious. Usually, soldiers are sent over to force the pope to be crowned.


    Napoleon III, who had an unstable foundation, endured. In order to talk about the Pope, he also did a lot of unfavorable things.


    He is a true "Catholic filial piety", unlike the previous monarchs in France, doing clean things that harmed the interests of the Holy See.


    After doing so many things, I didn''t get what I wanted, and I naturally got resentment. Had it not been for the annexation of Italy, he had no idea if he could be crowned Pope and become a legitimate emperor in his lifetime.


    Now, because the interests are on the opposite side again, Napoleon III also wants to imitate his ancestors and continue the story of "Catholic Filial Piety."


    Catholic filial pie is not a good word, and the French do not have anything to do with "filial piety", such as: prisoners of Avignon, blasphemy, joining the Protestant alliance during the Thirty Years'' War, killing the Templars ...


    In short, the French made outstanding contributions to the decline of Catholicism, more than the Protestant.


    Of course, Napoleon III was not that extreme. With the achievements of his predecessors, he was not ready to surpass. However, a final blow to the fallen Holy See is still indispensable.


    The dispute between imperial power and theocratic power cannot be compromised. Even if both parties are declining, a victory or defeat must be achieved.


    On this issue, Napoleon III did not worry about having no supporters, and European monarchs were his potential supporters.


    ...


    With the order of Napoleon III, the dark history of the Holy See suddenly increased. Not only was the old account turned out, but now clergymen are often pulled out of newspapers to whip the corpses.


    It''s all real and real things. There is no case of water, real cases happening around everyone, and it is difficult to turn white. As if overnight, the Holy See''s fame became unheard of.


    The telegraph accelerated the spread of news, and the Holy See scandals in France and Italy spread to Europe in the shortest time.


    In this era, the Holy See has no power over Europe. The endless history of the Holy See in the newspapers is enough to illustrate many problems.


    In this era of ideological explosion, people have doubted about the existence of God, and their faith is no longer so religious.


    After the impact, anti-Holy movements appeared in many places, and in some areas, people even attacked churches.


    Only then did Napoleon III realize that the play was overdone, but the situation was no longer under his control.


    Taking advantage of this opportunity, he successfully killed his political opponents, but triggered a crisis of belief in Europe and plunged the country into ideological confusion.


    It wasn''t just France that was hit, and Austria was not alone. After the religious crisis broke out, Austrian clergymen were not able to escape.


    Many clergymen who have misbehaved in their private lives and whose morality is not enough have been exposed by newspapers.


    Real people, true evidence. It is conceivable that this kind of news has caused a ideological shock to the people. Even in the conservative base camp, a crisis of belief broke out in Austria.


    There has also been fierce discussion among the people, and atheistic ideas have begun to spread rapidly. Various experts and scholars made their debuts, using newspapers as battlefields, and started to compete in a fierce battle.


    Seeing the fierce battle in the intellectual world, Franz couldn''t sit still. Anyway, who knows how many strange ideas will be born in the end?


    "Prime Minister, how is the Cabinet going to calm this down?"


    As a successful leader, Franz has always fully believed in his abilities. If something happens, ask the Cabinet first.


    After contemplating for a while, Prime Minister Felix replied: "Your Majesty, I''m afraid you have to go out there to comfort the people.


    The consequences of the collapse of beliefs are very serious. If we can''t deal with them in time and let some messy ideas spread, the consequences will be serious. "


    Well, this is the platform for the Catholic Church. This crisis of faith was targeted at the Holy See from the beginning, and Catholicism is naturally the hardest hit area.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz said, "Well, the fall of the clergy is that they are not religious enough, and the Holy See is not in place.


    We can help in this regard. The government can legislate to supervise the behavior of the clergy and punish these sinners for God. "


    There is no problem in appeasing the people, but things to suppress the church must also be done. Since the French rushed ahead, Franz naturally didn''t mind falling.


    The church could not supervise the clergy, so the government should do the work. Institutions such as inquisitions should still not exist.


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 Chapter 485： Roman uprising

    The crisis of faith is a problem, but also an opportunity. At this time the Holy See was too busy looking after itself, creating favorable conditions for the government to intervene in the internal affairs of the church.


    The government has the right to discipline the clergy, so the church will only be able to pretend to be grandchildren.


    Otherwise, you will be investigated for violations of the canon, so much that you dare not say that seven or eight out of ten clergymen have violated the canon. That is no problem at all.


    Don''t be complacent about the remaining two or three. It doesn''t violate the canon, it''s only temporary, or it''s not found out. So long as the government is willing, problems can be identified sooner or later.


    It''s not just Franz who is down, the crisis of faith has greatly reduced the church''s status in the eyes of the people, and governments of all countries have invariably reduced church privileges.


    With the end of this storm, the continent''s battle for imperial power and theocratic power that has lasted for millennia has come to an end. This time the imperial power achieved a complete victory, and the church lost its opportunity to come back.


    This is all a thing of the future. Napoleon III has not had time to enjoy the fruits of victory, and his messy thoughts are constantly refreshing the three views of the people in France.


    Opposition and supporters of the church fought on the streets of Paris, and others fired guns. In the end, Napoleon III ordered the garrison to rescue the battlefield and quelled the battle.


    The latent revolutionaries thought that the time had come for the revolution, and they jumped out to do things, and for a while the magic of Paris was dancing.


    Paris is in chaos, and the Italian region is even worse. The chaotic situation has exposed revolutionaries to opportunities.


    Italian Al-Shabaab founder Mazzini and Italian National Salvation Army leader Garibaldi have both returned secretly, preparing to launch an armed uprising and overthrow the French rule.


    Before the uprising began, divisions took place within the rebel army. Thought leaders Mazini and military leader Garibaldi clash in ideas.


    Garibaldi said passionately: "Napoleon III''s actions have already broken with the Holy See, and the Holy See can''t wait to kill him now.


    Now is the best opportunity for us to unite the power of the church to launch an uprising to overthrow the French rule. "


    The strength of the Italian Revolutionary Party is very limited, and it is divided into more than ten organizations, large and small, and everyone is only temporarily united under the mediation of the British. In fact, the internal affairs are still different.


    In order to expel the French as soon as possible, Garibaldi advocated the United Church and used the strength of the Holy See to overthrow the French.


    Ma Zhini rightly said: "No, uniting with the decaying Holy See is not revolution at all, it is nothing more than changing Italy for a ruler.


    The purpose of our revolution is to drive away the French, to overthrow feudal rule, and to build a unified, free Italy. "


    In the Italian Al-Shabaab''s program, feudal rule also includes the Holy See, and from the beginning the two sides stood on opposite sides.


    This idea has been widely disseminated in Italy, and has been recognized by most revolutionaries.


    The original goal was to drive away the Austrians, but now they have been replaced by French. In addition to the actual needs, there are also the results of compromises.


    In order to reduce the difficulty, the Revolutionaries decided to choose the number one enemy, France, as the enemy. After the French had been expelled, the issue of Austria was considered.


    The division of ideas has split the Revolutionary Party. This is not that Garibaldi and Mazzini disregard the overall situation, but that their personal compromise is useless.


    Both views have a group of supporters within the Revolutionary Party. Everyone knows that the hardest thing in the world is to put your own thoughts into the minds of others.


    After the suppression of the French, the main force of the Revolutionary Party are now **** youths and idealists. These people have a very firm revolutionary stance. Neither of the nine cows could pull back with a determined view.


    Before the uprising broke out, the Revolutionary Party was divided. No, they never unified. Even revolutionary leaders had a dozen, but Garibaldi and Mazzini had the biggest influence.


    The former led the armed uprisings and was the force of the Revolutionary Party; the latter was the initiator of the Italian Grand Unification Thought and the thought leader of the Revolutionary Party.


    The uprising still started, and John Niu''s money was not easy to get. The revolutionaries are not productive, and they would starve to death sooner or later without the funding of the British gold masters.


    In fact, in this era, many revolutionary parties in Europe were selling dog meat. There is a slogan of "tall" in his mouth, but in the back he is doing the work of male thief and son-in-law.


    No way, everyone wants to eat. Revolutionaries are no exception, either holding a golden thigh or relying on themselves.


    "It''s not easy to be self-reliant". The revolutionaries are not one or two, and they have the bad smell of low-handedness. It is not easy to feed this big group of people.


    Counting on national donations is worse than letting capitalists donate. The Revolutionary Party is basically a wanted criminal, and it is impossible to make a public appearance at home.


    Ordinary people don''t have a lot of money in their pockets. Even if they are willing to give generously, that''s a sloppy salary and can only rely on the amount. This increases the risk of exposure, and there are no more secrets if more people know it.


    In the end, we can only count on the capitalists to pay for their money. After all, they are powerful. They only need to contact a limited number of capitalists to raise a sum of money, and the risk of exposure is greatly reduced.


    However, the capitalists'' money is not easy to obtain, and they risk their lives to support the revolution, and that must be rewarded.


    It is impossible to get a return after the success of the revolution. Few capitalists are so stupid, and most people are not optimistic about the Revolutionary Party.


    Even if the revolution is successful, it does not mean that they are in power. There are only a few capitalists who buy and sell without investment.


    In order to obtain funds, it is not surprising that these gold trunks can not see the light. In many cases, the Revolutionary Party is equal to white gloves, and it is dedicated to doing the dirty work for the capitalists.


    Of course, a large part of it is a scapegoat. Cases that the police can''t find out are pushed to the Revolutionary Party, which is also common.


    Of course, there are a lot of revolutionaries in the party, but these people are usually poor and need to go out to work and make money by themselves.


    Most revolutionary organizations have not been able to get enough funding to launch an uprising, and these people have no choice but to contact foreign forces to obtain financial assistance.


    Even if they knew they were fighting with tigers, the reality forced them to compromise.


    In the face of reality, the Italian Revolutionary Party chose to compromise. In the face of the French, if there is no supporter, no one has the confidence to win.


    This is also Franz''s pot. When he played the Sardinian kingdom too hard, it hit the Italians'' self-confidence and made them have a strong sense of fear of the powers.


    Later, when Garibaldi led the Naples people''s uprising, they were beaten by the French again, so that they understood what the "power gap" was.


    The Italian uprising was the result of British coaxing. The London government assured the revolutionaries that as long as the uprising was successful, they would organize European countries to intervene together.


    The revolutionaries would not dare to let go unless it was endorsed by the British. After all, not long ago, they escaped from the pursuit of the French and went into exile from Italy to Britain.


    Garibaldi didn''t believe the British promise, and if there were options, he would not be willing to launch an uprising at this time. In order to increase the success rate, he chose to drag the church into the water.


    "Dear Mr. Mazzini, the most important thing now is to drive away the French and let Italy establish an independent nation. All other issues can be postponed.


    The problem of the church, the revolution is successful, we have time to deal with it; if the revolution fails, Napoleon III will deal with it for us.


    At this point, the uprising had to be fired. In order to win, we must compromise. "


    There is nothing wrong with this statement. Napoleon III is suppressing the church. If there are ready excuses to deliver it, you will definitely not miss it.


    Ma Zhini reluctantly accepted this statement. It was not acceptable if he did not accept it. The British paid them back in secret, without any fuss, they could explain why.


    However, it is not easy to convince people. At least the reasons are not enough now. It is not difficult for idealists to compromise.


    ...


    After some bumps, the Italians launched an armed uprising before Christmas in 1870. With the secret help of the church, the insurgents occupied Rome in one fell swoop.


    In Italy, there was a surge of sentiment. Under the spurs of the revolutionaries, uprisings were endless, as if a new wave of revolution had erupted.


    The sudden Roman uprising, like a slap in the face of Napoleon III, cast a shadow over the new Great French Empire.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III snarled, "The Army Department immediately sent troops to suppress, at all costs, put an end to this rebellion as soon as possible.


    Hang me all the way to the leader of the Revolutionary Party, yes it is hanged, this time without mercy, I have been killed without pardon. "


    Apparently, Napoleon III was already bombed by this time. There have been too many bad things lately, and he has exceeded his tolerance.


    Secretary of the Army Patrice McMahon quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty. We are ready and the counter-insurgency troops will be promoted today."


    The emperor is angry, then he must show his maximum efficiency. Patrice McMahon knows how serious the consequences are, and this gesture must be done anyway.


    On the same day, troops were dispatched to suppress the rebellion, which was indeed a little tighter in terms of time. But it doesn''t matter. As long as your own troops move, you can give the emperor an account.


    This is the embodiment of political art, which must be done beautifully. The strength of the Revolutionary Party has not been taken to heart by Patrice McMahon. In his view, as long as the large troops are here, the rebellion can be wiped out at any time.


    The only difficulty is how to wipe out the enemy without leaving any hidden danger for the future.


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 Chapter 486： Mud clams fight, first fisherman

    The uprising in Rome made many people see the opportunity and fell into ruin. International public opinion has even drained dog blood approved by the French government, including French media.


    There is no way, this is the sequelae of confusion. Some people support the Reformation, and some people also oppose the Reformation. More often, they oppose it.


    Perhaps Napoleon III was used to it, and domestic public opinion did not have much influence on him, and he still suppressed the rebellion step by step.


    This made the British very disappointed. The uprising in Italy could not move the foundations of France. As long as Paris was not chaotic, the Grand French Empire would be difficult to defeat.


    The facts did not come as a surprise. The powerful Roman uprising lasted less than a week and was suppressed by the French. It was exactly one morning of resistance, and the insurgents were defeated.


    The people in Wuhe are the people in Wuhe. The uprising launched in a hurry looks powerful, but the internal organizational relations are chaotic.


    The revolutionaries were not able to control the situation from beginning to end. Although the church members participated in the uprising, they jealous of the strength of the French and had no confidence in the revolution.


    Noisy, that crying child has milk. Show the French people their strength and strive for more favorable conditions for themselves, but they are not ready to die with the French.


    The French counter-insurgency army arrived quickly. After seeing the momentum was not good, the gang quickly changed their positions and betrayed the Revolutionary Party.


    Before the British shot, the Italian independence movement fell into a low tide. In addition to some of the scattered guerrillas still insisting on resistance, the cities controlled by the rebels returned to the French.


    In London, Prime Minister Benjamin was very distressed recently, the situation in South Africa was tight, and the help telegram arrived three times a day.


    After finally planning an Italian independence movement, the results have just begun and they are coming to an end. The Italian''s spirit of independence is very strong, but the actual combat ability is no help.


    There are many revolutionaries in the mouth, and everyone yells slogans very well. On the battlefield, these people are usually the first to run.


    Of course, it is not without results. After the failure of the uprising, the cultural industry in Italy developed significantly, and a large number of artists emerged.


    Italian artistic creation, this is not a question of Benjamin''s concern, now he is busy thinking about the aftermath.


    With so many bad things happening during his tenure, he can almost announce that he does not need to participate in the next election, lest he lose too badly, and his face will not look good.


    The next session will not go, it will not go, and Prime Minister Benjamin will not care. But the problems at hand must be dealt with, otherwise he won''t be able to get ahead of the election.


    Queen Victoria, who doesn''t interfere too much in politics, has called him three times this week and asked him to come up with a plan as soon as possible to solve the problems facing her.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Macleans said with a sad expression: "Prime Minister, the current situation is very bad for us. France and Austria have stood together.


    The Vienna government has acquiesced to the French annexation of Italy, and has not intervened from start to finish, otherwise the Italian independence movement would not have failed quickly.


    In the Mediterranean, they joined us to squeeze us together; in South Africa, they also joined together to pose for the Cape of Good Hope.


    Judging from the strategic layout, this time France and Austria are not only joining forces to expand in the European continent, they are likely to want to seize maritime hegemony.


    Now we are losing the Mediterranean Sea. If we lose the Cape of Good Hope, the distance to the Indian Ocean will increase significantly.


    This is not an exception to our control over India, including the Far East. The Austrians'' tentacles have penetrated the Arabian Peninsula and are very close to India.


    For the time being, the Royal Navy can suppress their ambitions, but in the context of the Franco-Austrian union, how long it can suppress is also unknown.


    Now is the time to change foreign policy, and I propose that, at the expense of recognition of France, we get the French to join the alliance. "


    Joining the league is not that simple. Now that the French have annexed the Italian region, Austria has not achieved much. At this time, the Paris government has compromised, and the Vienna government will definitely be dissatisfied.


    Although it is not possible to determine the specific content of the Franco-Austrian alliance, Macleans can be sure that Austria has not received the benefits stipulated in the treaty.


    Just the small gains in South Africa, in his opinion, are not enough for Austria''s appearance fees. After all, Austria ¡¯s investment in the South African War is very large, and it is very difficult to recover the costs.


    From the perspective of benefits, the two do business together. One company makes a lot of money and the other one loses money. This kind of cooperation is doomed to fail.


    Prime Minister Benjamin rubbed his forehead and hesitated. It is easy to recognize the French Empire, but the aftermath is very serious.


    This means that the enemy, France, has grown again. On the bright side, after the annexation of the Italian Empire, the overall national strength of the French empire increased by a third.


    If the internal integration is completed, the strength of the French will continue to grow, and Britain will lose many of its advantages over France.


    Unlike Austria, with France and Spain in the middle, the London government doesn''t feel much pressure.


    France is not the same as it is separated by water. The British must face the pressure of this moment. The London government always has the greatest vigilance.


    "Then try it. The threat from the Franco-Austrian alliance is too great for us. We must dismantle them. There are also many people in the Austrian government who oppose the Grand French Empire. These people can use them."


    The decision was made and Prime Minister Benjamin was relieved. Although the Royal Navy has always vowed to guarantee British security, he felt pressured against the two great powers.


    He is also bad luck, turning over the history of British diplomacy, this should be regarded as their most isolated era.


    After the tireless efforts of the predecessors, the European countries that paid the expensive tuition fees are not so good now.


    Seeing that France and Austria have a tendency to form alliances, everyone has chosen Mingzhe to protect themselves. It is true that they are opposed to the establishment of the French Empire, but they are still talking about it, and the actual actions are still on the sidelines.


    This caused Prime Minister Benjamin to be very distressed, the anti-French alliance became a real name, let alone the anti-Olympic alliance that was secretly stirred up, not to mention that they did not dare to raise it at this time.


    In case of a stimulus, France and Austria simply tore off their final disguise and divided Europe up brightly, and then stoned their own feet.


    France and Austria will have a battle for continental hegemony. This concept was put forward by his predecessor, John Russell. In order to separate the relations between the two countries, they also preached.


    The plan will never keep up with the rapid changes. France and Austria will erupt conflicts for continental hegemony. This is the consensus of all people, but it is difficult to say when this conflict erupts.


    For example: Now France and Austria have another broader idea, which is to clear the market first, so as not to make people profit.


    This is hard work. Both sides are willing to restrain the contradiction. They must kill the fishermen before decisive battle. This makes them embarrassed as a fisherman.


    A difficult problem was dealt with, and another old one surfaced. Colonial Minister Louis said: "You, South Africa, is in a tight situation on the battlefield, and everyone has seen the help telegram.


    If you still don''t want to lose the Cape of Good Hope, send out reinforcements as soon as possible! The frontline casualties are very large, and if we are slow to respond, maybe they will surrender directly to the enemy. "


    Surrender with surrender, forcing the government to send reinforcements. This is not a trick. The London government does make compromises now, but it will also be settled in the future.


    No doubt, this is not the writing of Governor Delphi. As a politician, he would not take himself in.


    However, there are still people who are not afraid of the London government, and private colonial companies. They are also an important part of the South African Armed Forces. They do not mix politics, they have background, and they do not care about offending the cabinet at all.


    Not only colonial companies, but the middle and lower bureaucrats in the colonial government did not care about the London government. They are not soldiers who do not have the responsibility of keeping the soil. Even after the war, they can''t chase them.


    This non-threatening telegram appeared in the London government. If the reinforcements are not in place and there is no hope of victory, these people may indeed surrender in order to save their lives.


    The atmosphere was embarrassed. Everyone has seen the casualty data reported by the Governor''s House of Cape Town in the recent period.


    If it is seen by ordinary people, it is a set of data. On average, there are seven or eight hundred casualties per day, plus ten times more brilliant results, this loss is not worth mentioning at all.


    The layman looks lively, the layman looks at the doorway. Some of them know a little bit about military common sense, and they know the consequences of going on like this.


    You must know that the attackers are all the cannon fodder forces in the hands of the enemy. That is how much they want. The enemy will not feel the pain even if the loss is heavy.


    This situation can imagine the blow to the morale of the army. The best option is to launch a counter-offensive and have a decisive battle with the enemy, otherwise they will suffer.


    Once bitten, twice shy.


    Governor Delphi fought against his opponent more than a dozen times, all of which ended in failure. All the ambitions were wiped out, and he was afraid to go out of town to fight.


    The London government did not dare to make this order. Everyone was afraid to take responsibility. Although the number of British troops in Cape Town is not small, it is not without the strength of World War I. Unfortunately, everyone does not have the courage to fight World War I.


    Governor Delphi expects the London government to send more troops to crush the past with absolute strength, while the London government has no troops to send.


    The British Army is just a little bit. If all troops are dispatched today, an independent uprising will occur in Ireland tomorrow. The Irish government is clear about the Irish people''s desire for independence.


    If the army wanted to expand, the navy would not agree. Expansion is easy, disarmament is difficult.


    Once the size of the army expands, it is not easy to reduce the size. Even if you think with your fingers, everyone knows that the Army will have enough excuses to keep the establishment.


    It is clear from the sitting that although the situation in South Africa is in crisis, it has not reached the point where it will soon fall. There are still so many troops in Britain. As long as there are no internal problems, the enemy will not be able to capture Cape Town for a while.


    Behind the crisis, what role does the Army play? This is also an difficult question to answer.


    Don''t look at the Secretary of the Army without saying a word. In fact, the Ministry of War has made a lot of efforts to promote the expansion plan.


    This South African war has provided them with an excellent opportunity. If the London government continues to send reinforcements, it must first expand its army.


    Secretary of the Army Fawkes waved and said, "Don''t look at me, you all know that the British army is very small. Now the officers and men are very busy. There is no idle force to reinforce the Cape Town frontline.


    Didn''t Delphi need 100,000 troops? As long as the Cabinet also expands by 100,000, I can send reinforcements within a month. "


    Send the reinforcements over a month. If you don''t prepare in advance, no one will believe you if you go out.


    Of course, it may be bragging, and this is not the first time this has happened. There will be various accidents at that time as a reason for delaying troop dispatch.


    Secretary of the Navy Robert sarcastically said: "I remember whether South Africa ¡¯s Boer Republic army was 30,000 or 40,000, less than half of Cape Town''s garrison.


    The battles are like this, and I''m sorry to expand the army. Isn''t this a waste of British resources? "


    Without waiting for Fox''s refutation, Robert said, "Don''t rush to explain, I know you want to say that the enemy has a bunch of servants, but a group of strong men caught temporarily, and the indigenous people who charge with wooden sticks can also be counted as the army?


    Although the troops in our colony are not all elite, the enemy forces on the opposite side are also black and white. From the outbreak of the war to the present, no Austrian army has appeared on the battlefield.


    Everyone knows the components of the Bur Republic army. It was a group of civilian militants who recruited a group of young people on the spot and hit all the way from Transvaal to Cape Town.


    It''s time for you to reflect on why our army''s combat effectiveness is so bad?


    The army has made enough jokes over the years. I don''t want to increase the combat effectiveness of the troops, but just want to expand the number, and I can only give the enemy records on the battlefield. "


    Robert and Fox have no personal grudges, but identity determines their position. In connection with the military battle, Robert, the Secretary of the Navy, directly opened the scars of the Army.


    Fox banged the table angrily, refuting: "Nonsense, the combat effectiveness of the Army is not as good as that of the Austrians, which is determined by insufficient military expenditure.


    Just a comparison, the military budgets of the two sides are sufficient to explain all issues. Since the outbreak of the South African war, we have been suppressed by the enemy, otherwise we would not have suffered so many defeats! "


    Who is afraid of who is bullying, for thousands of reasons. Being able to achieve their current position, they are all spraying all the way to people.


    The dispute between the sea and the land exists in almost every country. Prime Minister Benjamin had to come out and mud. Now both sides make sense, and he is left alone.


    "Enough. This is not where you quarrel. Go out and quarrel."


    The two looked at each other and became silent. The issue of army expansion has also been put on hold. Robert had no joy in victory, and Fox had no dissatisfaction with failure.


    Obviously, this kind of thing has happened many times. Almost every time the government will support the navy, and then it will comfort the army, slightly improve the treatment, or expand the establishment slightly.


    The issue of reinforcements in Cape Town was quickly resolved. Compared to the artillery fodder, John Bull would not counsel before the Indians died.


    The only problem is that the finances can''t stand it. The combat tasks that 10,000 British troops can complete, and 50,000 Indian troops may not be able to complete them.


    It looks cheap on the surface, but in fact, who knows who uses it. If the quality is not good, then use quantity to make up.


    In the original World War II, the British army had to go to the battlefield in person, which is enough to show that the cost-effectiveness of the Indian colonial army was not enough.


    Otherwise, the London government would have used the Indian colonial army to kill the enemy.


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 Chapter 487： Grow in fire

    Changes in British foreign policy quickly caused a ripple effect. The French still did not resist the temptation, accepted the British to join the alliance, and the pressure turned to Austria.


    Vienna was extremely cold this winter, and before Christmas, Sch?nbrunn Palace was covered with silver.


    The sound of creaking is still so pleasing on the snow.


    Franz, who was in a good mood, didn''t have a headache for diplomatic changes. Since the French dared to let the British join the alliance, he didn''t care about having one more **** ally.


    Originally, France and Austria were unstable. Now that there is an extra-hearted Englishman, Franz has seen the future of the collapse of this alliance.


    Of course, it is good for everyone in a short time. The alliance of Britain, France, Austria and Austria can pull everyone''s reputation to the peak, and all countries in the world will tremble under this alliance.


    Stepping into the conference room, Foreign Minister Weissenberg had already appeared in the room, and there was a cup of coffee on the table with a trace of hot air, apparently he had been here for a while.


    The purpose is self-evident, of course, to communicate with Franz in advance, whether to form an alliance with the British.


    Thanks to the good reputation of the British, the Vienna government''s enthusiasm for alliance with them has not been high. Even the pro-British in the government do not consider the British to be a good ally.


    After the courtesy greeting, Franz asked directly, "What do you think?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg paused, seemingly to organize the language, and replied after a moment of effort: "His Majesty, the French have compromised, and we do not need to continue deadlocked.


    The British joined the alliance, the life of this alliance is doomed not to be long. However, the French-Austrian alliance was originally a combination of interests, and it only took a few years to expire.


    We also have no plan to uphold the alliance for a long time. Since the British are here to disrupt the situation, it is not necessarily a bad thing to tear up the covenant earlier. "


    Franz nodded, the purpose of the alliance was to win time for peaceful development. Now that the French are brought into the pit, they will not be able to do things on the European continent in a short time, and the original purpose has been achieved.


    By this time the importance of the alliance to Austria had become dispensable. That being the case, there is no need to stand still. It is also a good choice to carry out the final waste utilization and increase Austria''s popularity in the world.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to negotiate with the British and, as long as it does not affect the outcome of the negotiations, try to delay the time of alliance until the second half of next year.


    Now that the South African war has hit, it is difficult to end it in a short time. The people invest so much, we need to create an opportunity for them. "


    As a good leader, Franz''s devotion to African nobles is clear. For this war, many nobles did their best.


    Although the Vienna government is bearing military expenses, the war is also going to be dead. The loss of the credible private army cannot be made up for two days a day.


    Not to mention that some unlucky eggs and nobles fell directly on the battlefield. In any case, they were sacrificed for national interests, and now the Vienna government needs to give them an account.


    If they are incompetent and have not been able to conquer Cape Town, then they will not be able to dig their own pits and bury them, and no one will have an opinion.


    If, for diplomatic reasons, the Vienna government forced the war to be stopped, wouldn''t their efforts be futile?


    Without military merits, there will be no rewards. If they cannot go further, they will not even be able to recover the costs based on the military puppets issued by the government.


    The chilling thing Franz doesn''t always do. It takes a few months to increase the loyalty of African nobles. It is still very worthwhile.


    Anyway, these expenses can be recovered from South Africa''s mineral resources. The more beautiful the battlefield, the more confident the post-war negotiations will be.


    As for the local population decline caused by the war, there is no other way. Everything has to be paid for.


    Weissenberg replied: "Yes, Your Majesty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will try to give the front line time as much as possible, without blood."


    Now that the war has gone on, the loss on the South African battlefield is also an astronomical figure. A total of 341,500 troops were lost on the side of the Boer Republic. Well, the fraction behind it is Austria''s real casualties.


    Otherwise, everyone in the Boer Republic would die twice before they could barely make up enough.


    The British army was not much better, and there were more than 100,000 casualties. It was also mainly a cannon fodder. White soldiers lost more than 20,000 people, including a large number of captives, and only 7,000 or 8,000 died.


    The main cause of the disparity in casualties, in addition to the defeat of the British army at the beginning, is more the reason for Cape Town''s offensive and defensive wars.


    On average, it now takes more than a dozen cannon fodder to fight off a British soldier, and the number of casualties on both sides naturally widens.


    This situation is expected to continue until the arrival of the Indian Colonial Legion, and then the two colonial empires have a cannon fodder.


    Viscount Fickney was also informed of the high-level decisions of the two countries. The rising number of casualties made his colonial leader shocking.


    At this moment he admired the Russians a bit, and was able to rely on human life to pile up, but he couldn''t stand the casualties of the French and was forced to give up Constantinople.


    You must know that the South African battlefield is filled with indigenous people, and the Russians use their own cannon fodder. This is not a concept at all.


    As Christmas approaches, Cape Town remains motionless. After so many days of war, the Boer Republic Army just knocked out the British fortifications.


    All of these are filled with hundreds of thousands of cannon fodder troops. If they continue to fight like this, the South African region is certainly not enough.


    Viscount Fickney said tiredly: "Everyone on the battlefield is clear. I have contacted the Governor of the Congo. They promised to send over 100,000 cannon fodder in the near future. The Governor of East Africa also agreed to send 50,000 people over.


    Farther west Africa, there is no need to count, there are not many indigenous people there, the distance is too far, and it takes too long.


    Not to mention the South African region, with the exception of the indigenous tribes in the deep forests and old forests, the rest have been recruited once, and they are not very young.


    It is not a way to continue to consume it this way. Even if we use up more than 100,000 cannon fodder in our hands, and then finish the cannon fodder troops assisted in various places, it will not necessarily be able to capture Cape Town.


    The plan to capture Cape Town before Christmas is now bankrupt, and the British''s reinforcements will soon arrive.


    At this time we need new tactics, at least to reduce the casualties of the offensive forces, otherwise it is difficult to consume the British. "


    Let the main force lose too much in the onslaught, and Viscount Fickney could not afford such a loss, so he chose the tactic of attrition with cannon fodder.


    No matter how disparate the exchange ratio is, the besieged British people suffer. Once the loss exceeds the tolerance limit, the British will also give in.


    Of course, this is the most ideal state. With the importance of the Cape of Good Hope, the British cannot easily stop. The war fought money and food, and if it lasted too long, Austria would not be able to afford it.


    Chief of Staff Jacob thought for a while and said, "The solution is not without, but it is used now, and it will be difficult to play a role later. I am afraid that it is impossible to end this war before Christmas."


    Blind assault is the most stupid way to do it. At the beginning, it did so. It was because the logistics did not keep up. There was not much food in the army, and it could not afford to raise so much cannon fodder.


    Over time, logistical problems have been gradually resolved, and the number of artillery fodder has plummeted. There is no need to continue sending them to death.


    After all, there are still many places where cannon fodder is needed. Even if the British''s defense line is torn apart, a lot of human life will be required to fill it up.


    Viscount Fickney shook his head and said, "No matter how many things are, use them first if there is a way. After the arrival of the British reinforcements, we will start the second plan.


    The British have a maritime transport channel to supplement. This loss of tackling the battle is too great, and the chance of conquering Cape Town is originally small.


    In the last few days, even if the main forces were pulled up, it would not be possible to end the war before Christmas. "


    It was not Viscount Fickney who was reluctant to suffer casualties, mainly because the number of main forces was limited, and he really could not afford to lose them. In case of heavy losses, even if the defence is torn, the British may be pushed back.


    Otherwise, there is a firepower advantage that suppresses the British firepower. The cannon fodder alone is unlikely to touch the British hair.


    Jacob nodded and said, "Then dig trenches, get as close as possible, and then dig tunnels to blow up enemy fortifications.


    The British never thought that there would be enemies in the inland areas. Most of these fortifications were temporarily built. As long as the foundation was loosened, ordinary artillery could be solved. "


    In fact, it can be attacked directly with artillery, but it only needs heavy artillery. However, the number of heavy artillery in the army of the Republic of Boer is limited, which cannot suppress the enemy''s firepower at the same time.


    This is an insufficient estimate in advance. It is assumed that the cement in the Cape Town area is limited, and a large number of reinforced concrete fortresses cannot be constructed in a short time.


    Viscount Fickney wanted to end the war before Christmas, based on the premise that the British did not build a modern fortress, and did not expect Delphi''s old fox to be prepared in advance.


    Just rushed to the door of Cape Town to meet them in rows of temporarily built bunkers. Although not perfect, it also shattered the dream of Viscount Fickney.


    Now that the goals of the battle have changed, Viscount Fickney no longer dreams of ending the war before Christmas, but instead consumes as much of his strength as possible before the British reinforcements arrive.


    In order to implement the second plan, entice the enemy to go in depth, change the battlefield and then conduct a decisive battle.


    The biggest problem with the second plan is that the British must dare to come out. Otherwise, more deployment is useless.


    This requires the British to have enough reinforcements to bring enough confidence to Governor Delphi, and this bird of surprise can only come out.


    It is now constantly putting pressure on the British in the city to ask the London government for reinforcements. The more reinforcements there are, the more likely it is that the British will do the trick.


    As for whether the number of enemies is too large, whether it will be strangled is beyond the consideration of Viscount Fickney.


    The British can send more troops, and Austria can send more. On the African continent, the British have little chance of winning.


    Viscount Fickney made the decision without hesitation: "Then try it first and see the effect."


    ...


    Maybe God doesn''t like war, South Africa is exceptionally hot this summer. The sun is like a fireball. It burns the ground, the air is sweltering, and the ground is hot. People feel hot on the ground.


    The hot summer day brought great trouble to the siege army. If it weren''t for the wind blowing from time to time that brought a touch of coolness, I don''t know how many people would suffer heatstroke in the hot sun.


    Major Hanks, who was directing the troops, reached out and wiped the sweat on his forehead, reluctantly cursing: "This **** ghost weather."


    The roaring artillery sounded again. This was a signal of attack. Without any hesitation, Major Hanks immediately urged: "Get me up soon, you guys should get together."


    While talking and kicking, not only Major Hanks, but also some black officers were acting at the same time.


    About a quarter of an hour later, the Uzbek congregation gathered. It took another quarter of an hour, and with the help of black officers, Major Hanks reluctantly sent this unit to the battlefield.


    Major Hanks was desperate for this cannon fodder. Anyone who is a little bit motivated is an officer. The role of the officer is to assist in managing this cannon fodder, and there is no need to personally charge.


    War is the best teacher. After the baptism of blood and fire, Major Hanks has completed transformation.


    Initially, he also planned to train this cannon fodder as a main auxiliary corps.


    After all, the untrained cannon fodder troops are too poor to bear the real combat missions. The Bur Republic Army also needs a supplementary corps with a certain combat effectiveness, perhaps advanced cannon fodder.


    It turns out that Hanks is not a **** of war and has no power to turn decay into magic. After two months of trying, he was forced to give up his original fantasy.


    Since there is no training value, it can only be sent as a primary cannon fodder. Every day, the offensive is routinely launched. If it dies, it will be a hundred, and continue to repeat this non-technical work.


    As long as you kill an Englishman, you can be promoted to an officer, provided that you can come back alive and bring it back as evidence of military success.


    Such lucky people are only a few. Most of them fell on the road of charge, and some of them fell on the battlefield while killing the British.


    Delayed for more than half an hour, this unfutured unit launched an attack on the enemy forces under the deterrence of the oversight team.


    The scene of flesh and blood has been unable to move Major Hanks, and now he only cares about one thing, that is to estimate the results.


    One will succeed, and in the midst of the blood, I don''t know how many young Austrian officers have been baptized and grown up.


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 Chapter 488： Christmas

    Vienna, wrapped in silver, once again celebrates its annual Christmas. The severe cold has not dissipated everyone''s enthusiasm, and the festival atmosphere has flooded Vienna.


    The store''s window displays the beautiful Christmas gifts, and the Gothic fountain around the center of the square has set up a colorful game shed for the Christmas market.


    Many artists on the street started performing, classical, pop, rock, rhythm blues, hip hop, jazz, dance, alternative, country, Latin, folk ...


    The charm of the international metropolis is undoubtedly revealed. Here you can enjoy various European music, as well as different styles of dance and magic.


    Franz still did not receive a good news from South Africa. It seems that this war cannot be ended before Christmas. No accident, all this was expected by Franz.


    It is also a good thing to encounter a little setback, which can make people calm down. Over the years, Austria''s expansion has gone too smoothly, and many people have already drifted away.


    Had it not been for arrogance, it would not have called out to occupy Cape Town before Christmas. Failing now, just tighten the reins of the carriage in Austria.


    The era of the great colonial expansion is over, and what is left is some dispensable scraps. The next step is to develop yourself and turn the loot into your own strength.


    There are no examples of success in this respect. The performances of the colonial empires in the original time and space failed. Without being able to translate into its own strength, the World War broke out.


    Then there is no more. In the World War, the power was greatly damaged, and the rise of new competitors made them lose their last chance.


    The British Empire ¡¯s federal plan and the French ¡¯s provincial strategy were too late, and failed under the intervention of the United States and the Soviet Union.


    Annoying issues left Franz''s mind for a while, and Christmas still had to be. This day is World Peace Day, and no European country will do anything at this time.


    The ongoing British-English war is also truce, and both parties can enjoy this special festival without worrying about the other party launching a surprise attack.


    Franz''s Christmas gifts have been distributed to the hands of every soldier. Although they are just some ordinary candy, everyone is very happy.


    Roughly crafted Santas appeared in the barracks, full of cards. This can also be regarded as the benefit of compulsory education. Soldiers can write Christmas wishes by themselves.


    The temporary church also opened on this day, and the priest in the army became busy.


    Viscount Fickney sighed helplessly. The soldiers were celebrating the festival, but the officers were frowning.


    The war is now, and the victory is still far away. The country has already given a final answer. If Cape Town cannot be captured within the deadline, then the truce will be over.


    I dug the pit myself and filled it myself. I originally planned to end the war within half a year. Now that I have relaxed the time to one year, I still cannot end the war. Naturally, there is no need to continue.


    If it wasn''t for the late siege battles, they were all attacked with cannon fodder, and the morale of the army would have collapsed long ago.


    Even so, the soldiers were war exhausted. Perhaps it is the pride of self-esteem or the relationship between cultural traditions that these emotions have not been expressed.


    But the officers were aware of it. Every day watching the scene of flesh and blood flying, without a mental breakdown, they are considered strong inside.


    At this time, the officers can only serve as doctors of the heart, soothing everyone''s uneasy emotions. Christmas is a good preparation. Relaxing the tight nerves is still very good for relieving mental stress.


    Compared to the lost Viscount Fickney, Governor Delphi in the city is really living like a good year. After successive failures, the morale of the army in Cape Town fell to the bottom.


    Military supplies can be guaranteed, and a large number of war refugees will be miserable. After losing their livelihoods, they simply cannot afford the high food prices and can only rely on government relief.


    The Cape Town colonial government was also not rich, and after being struck down by the bureaucrats, the distribution of supplies became a problem. Even at Christmas, there was just an extra 300 grams of fish.


    This is fishermen fishing from the sea and is now the main meat food in Cape Town. The beef and mutton transported far across the ocean are all sky-high prices, and ordinary people simply can''t afford it.


    The "Bur Republic Army" did not stop the refugees from entering the city, and even intended to lead the surrounding British to gather in Cape Town. Now from Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope, there are now refugees everywhere.


    If the army is added, the total population of this small, slap-sized place has exceeded 400,000. This number would have been even greater if Governor Delphi had not decisively ordered the expulsion of blacks and mestizos.


    More people are not necessarily powerful, but more people must be expensive. To feed so many people, it takes at least 1,500 tons of daily supplies.


    In addition to various strategic materials, the Cape Town Colony needs to transport at least 3,000 tons of materials from the outside world every day to meet basic needs.


    The actual demand is much greater than this. The building materials for building fortifications are an astronomical figure.


    If the war continues, Cape Town will become the most densely fortified and fortified city in the world.


    Even more tragic is the lack of water in Cape Town, which will be the world ¡¯s most water-poor city in future generations, and it is no exception now.


    The external water supply was cut off early by the enemy, and they could only find a way between Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope.


    The largest source of fresh water resources is rain in the sky. Groundwater cannot be expected at all, otherwise why desalination?


    There is no shortage of water when there is nothing. Now the British can only buy water from the Portuguese. If one does not send thousands of tons of water over, the crisis will erupt immediately.


    In order to save water, the fortifications are now built with seawater. The aftereffects of the Governor Delphi can no longer take care of it, as long as it can be used now.


    It can be said that the current Cape Town lacks everything except the population. Water, food, fuel, building materials ... none of them can be self-sufficient.


    Even Britannia struggles to supply so many supplies.


    In order to reduce the pressure on supplies, every time a ship carrying supplies comes over, a ship of refugees is taken away.


    With a declining population, what to do about the future development of Cape Town can no longer care so much.


    By Christmas Eve, the local population had successfully dropped by 120,000, which eased the pressure on feeding. Otherwise, even this fish may not be able to be taken out.


    This is still summer, the rain is relatively abundant, and no fuel is needed for heating. If winter comes, this material pressure will be even greater.


    Considering the impact of the monsoon, it is not uncommon to see a dozen-meter-high killing waves in winter. In July, August, and September of each year, the Cape of Good Hope route is almost navigable.


    Even now, the British have paid a lot of money to transport supplies. Almost two percent of the ships are halfway through.


    There is no way. The wind resistance of wooden boats in the sailing era is too weak. Various natural disasters are not easy to withstand, and sometimes human accidents occur.


    In the recent period, the Royal Navy has repeatedly attacked the pirates, and there are still pirates with short eyes going up.


    Sometimes Governor Delphi wanted to pry open the pirate''s head to see what was inside. Why didn''t he even know in advance that the ship carrying fresh water and stone had been robbed.


    In a high position, he did not know the plight of the pirates. It was so easy to gather information. Except for individual pirate groups, most pirates robbed merchants when they encountered them.


    Since learning that the next batch of reinforcements is the Indian Colonial Army, Governor Delphi is ready to go home to take shelter. As for the counter-offensive Boer to atone for his sins, he is not so ambitious.


    Like most Britons, Governor Delphi also despised the Indian Colonial Army. In his eyes, the combat effectiveness of this unit was about the same as the black cannon fodder outside.


    The only value is the use of cannon fodder for cannon fodder, which can reduce the casualties of young men. The troops in the Cape Town area need to be rehabilitated, and after this, the army is abolished.


    Specific reference can be made to the Near East War, when the British army performed well. However, because the rear was not replenished in time and no effective restorative restoration was carried out, most of the British soldiers who participated in the battle after the war ended were abolished.


    This "abandonment" is not physical, but mentally abolished. Mainly manifested as war exhaustion, fear of war, and anti-war, especially the British soldiers mixed with the Italians, brought back a lot of bad things.


    The failure of the subsequent Persian War, the delay in suppressing the Indian rebellion, and the difficulty of expeditions in Ethiopia are proof of the decline in the British combat effectiveness.


    Not to mention the war in South Africa, Governor Delphi was embarrassed to speak out.


    On the one hand, the colonial army''s pampering department is superior, and even the most basic training cannot be guaranteed; on the other hand, the main force''s combat effectiveness has decreased, and many tactics have stayed in the era of rifle guns.


    Neither the colonial army nor the regular army can fight, so it is not surprising that the battlefield failed.


    Otherwise, there will be no joke that hundreds of thousands of people have besieged the Boer Republic and won three years later.


    The more you know, the greater the pressure on Governor Delphi. On the surface, the interior of the British Empire has begun to decay.


    In this state, can Britain meet the challenges of France and Austria? Deep inside, Delphi had already cast doubt.


    The failure of this war was a heavy blow to his body and mind, and he no longer had the pride of the past.


    The night was late, and the laughter outside was over. Governor Delphi was lost in thought, his thoughts ran farther and farther.


    From anxiety at war in Cape Town to worries about his own future, he worries about Britain''s future.


    This Christmas Eve, Delphi was sleepless all night.


    ...


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 Chapter 489： The root of the industrial revolution-cost

    After Christmas, Britain and Austria have acknowledged the French Empire, which is a default for the annexation of Italy by France.


    Affected by this, European countries also recognized the legitimacy of France in 1871 and resumed diplomatic relations with France. Napoleon III finally got rid of diplomatic dilemmas.


    The international tension surrounding the annexation of Italy by France ended here. But the impact is far-reaching.


    Undercurrents began to surge, ambitionists became active, expansion became the theme of the times, and many small European countries lost their sense of security.


    The era of imperialism has come to an end, and the French''s approach this time has once again refreshed the bottom line of the powers. From now on, powerful nations can annex a sovereign state without any excuses.


    The shame is no longer needed. Weak meat and strong food have never been so vivid. The rules of the game have become even more detrimental to weak countries.


    I don''t know who released the news of the alliance between Britain, France and Austria, which has made the international situation that has just eased again tense. At this moment, the rest of the European countries could not sit still, and the foreign ministries of the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, were lively.


    Even Alexander II, who was busy with internal reforms, personally sent a telegram asking. It''s impossible to keep it secret. Both Britain and France have publicly acknowledged that alliance negotiations are underway.


    Originally intended to use this alliance to increase Austria''s influence in the world, Franz naturally would not make a superfluous denial.


    It doesn''t matter what Alexander II would think. Not to mention the semi-dead Russian Empire, even the peak Russian Empire had to retreat from the Three Kingdoms Alliance.


    A formal alliance treaty between the three countries has not been signed, and discussions have started on the issue of building a new international situation.


    In front of the interests, everyone can''t resist the temptation to formulate a game rule that is beneficial to them, which is also the best interest.


    Even Franz, who had little interest in the three-nation alliance, was very interested in establishing a new international order.


    Austria has experience in this area and has dominated the Vienna system twice. A set of rules of the game that is beneficial to itself does not bring less benefits than any colony.


    Now everyone needs a stable Europe, the British need a continental balance, the French want to digest the results, and Austria needs time to continue to develop.


    Other countries are no exception. The Kingdom of Prussia needs to digest the fruits of the war, the Russians are busy reforming, let alone small countries, and everyone wants a stable Europe.


    With the common will of everyone, a new international order is coming out. This time it is more cruel than ever. After the three major countries make the rules, all countries will comply.


    Second-class powers Prussia, Russia, and the Nordic Federation also have a certain voice, and more small nations are completely reduced to echoes.


    As one of the vested interests, Franz did not mean to quarrel for them.


    Now he is busy carrying out economic reforms. Compared with the first industrial revolution, the second industrial revolution has still changed. Certain economic policies in the past have now become out of date.


    Later generations of the well-known "Austrian economics school" also began to emerge, but still stuck in a bud. Perhaps because of the butterfly effect, the environment has changed, or it has changed.


    Franz didn''t know exactly what was going on. He is not studying economics and he is not very clear about these issues.


    In the days when the free market economy flourished, Austria''s economic policy was already considered positive, but of course this positive effect was also very limited.


    The market is mainly developed freely. The government just provides a sound infrastructure. When necessary, some incentives are formulated.


    As long as you have the money, you can enter any industry field, and whether you can survive is your problem.


    As a pragmatist, Franz has always pursued "the best fit is the best." Within the larger framework, economic measures are not exactly the same everywhere in Austria.


    Different regions have different development directions and require different policies. If it bothers the central government, it won''t be too busy.


    The Vienna Palace, which decided that Austria''s economic report conference for the next ten years is being held, and this economic reform is only a fine-tuning.


    Generally speaking, the previous economic policy is still used. Only the individual industries need to be changed, and the coverage is small.


    Economic Secretary Andrew analyzed: "In the past two years, the domestic economic development has generally been in a good condition, and the economic growth rate has remained at 7.8%.


    It is worth noting that the growth rate of the new energy industry, mainly the power industry, is particularly prominent. From 1868, the scale of the SHIELD industry has rapidly climbed to the current 200 million SHIELD.


    The entire industrial chain involves multiple fields, driving upstream industries including copper smelting, rubber, power generation equipment manufacturing, and downstream hardware accessories, electrical machinery and equipment, transportation and other industries.


    638,000 new jobs were created, which made a significant contribution to getting rid of the economic crisis. The most typical is the copper smelting industry in the Saxony and Balkan regions, which have achieved significant breakthroughs in production capacity.


    The Ministry of Economy believes that in the future, power and energy will become the largest economic growth point.


    At present, only domestic Vienna has fully popularized electric lighting. Although Frankfurt, Munich, Venice, Milan and other cities have launched projects, it will take some time to complete.


    In Africa, we have found many copper mines, all of which are rich in ore quality. The reserves are more than the total copper mines being mined in continental Europe.


    We have built domestic shipyards to build large-scale mine carriers of 20,000 to 30,000 tons without any technical problems. Transportation costs can also be reduced, and copper, which restricts the spread of electricity, can be resolved immediately.


    Solving the problem of raw materials, the copper price on the market will soon fall, and the cost of promoting electric lighting will be greatly reduced.


    In addition, electrical machinery equipment has great potential to be tapped, and may even replace the current steam engine in the future. At present, electrical machinery and equipment are already used in some fields.


    In addition, another economic growth point is that the number of newborn babies has repeatedly hit record highs, and the sales of baby products have continued to increase.


    There are too many products involved in this aspect, and the statistics are too troublesome, so we can only make a preliminary estimate. There is now about 35 million Aegis markets each year, but the growth rate is fast, and it is expected to grow 12% this year.


    In contrast, traditional economic markets have shown decadence. The last economic crisis has proven that many areas in the country are saturated.


    At present, the fastest-growing sectors of the traditional economy are steel, mining, shipbuilding, and construction, which are 13.2%, 9.6%, 10.1%, and 8.9% respectively. The textile industry, which had grown rapidly in the past, had a growth rate of only 3.1% last year.


    Our most advantageous food processing industry is also now encountering bottlenecks, although it has maintained a growth rate of 5.8%, but the downward trend is very obvious.


    From these data, the development of emerging industries has become a pillar industry for future economic development. The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to comprehensively promote electric lighting in China and encourage electric power technology innovation. "


    This is in line with the habits of the Vienna government. Electricity is inseparable from the government''s policy if it is to be popular. Without the government''s promotion, it is estimated that no power company will selflessly contribute a set of power supply networks.


    In contrast, baby products are different. There is no need for the government to intervene. The capitalists will do a good job. All the government needs to do is regulate and regulate the market.


    The senior Prime Minister Felix took over the topic: "There is no problem in promoting power technology. The benefits of this technology have been experienced by everyone, and the electric lights above us are one of them.


    However, in the promotion, we must also consider the issue of upfront costs. The cost of building a city power supply network is not a small number.


    Not every city can afford it, and the government does not recommend cities with lower fiscal revenues to promote it. If someone makes this policy of benefiting the people, and finally it becomes a policy of harming the people, we will be held accountable. "


    The power technology is good, the answer is: very good. Unfortunately, it''s too early, and costs haven''t fallen.


    Large cities with higher local fiscal revenues, imitating the popularization of electric lighting in Vienna, have no problems, and they can afford it.


    For some poorly-crowded cities, it is a heavy burden. Taking Vienna as an example, the city government spends 1.2 million Aegis electricity and lighting system maintenance costs each year.


    For the bustling Vienna, this money can be directly distributed to the businessmen in the urban area. They are the biggest beneficiaries of the city that never sleeps, and the revenue generated by the night market is enough to make up for the cost.


    If you change some small cities, there are not many businesses, and the annual fiscal revenue is only a few hundred million aegis, and it will be difficult to maintain the operation of the government.


    If you run to follow suit, the cost will eventually fall on the ordinary people. It is a disaster for the local low-income people.


    The lower the population density, the higher the cost of electricity per capita. This account has long been ignored by the Vienna government.


    To avoid the worst, Prime Minister Felix stepped forward and poured cold water. Lest some bureaucrats blindly follow the trend in order to brush their achievements.


    After listening to Felix''s warning, many local officials participating in the meeting sweated for their previous thoughts.


    Sure enough, the cheap performance is not good. If you don''t have the conditions, run blindly to follow the trend, and it is estimated that your report will end, and your career will be over.


    Except for a few states, which have greater autonomy, the rest of the cities need to review such large projects.


    So far, only large economically developed cities can get approval, or coal production areas themselves, and the cost of power generation is beyond imagination.


    For most cities, it is best to wait until technological innovation and further reductions in the cost of electricity supply before considering this issue.


    The time-old European power revolution started in Germany. The most important reason was that Germany''s copper production was the highest in Europe and coal production was the highest in Europe. The cost of promoting power technology was lower than that of Britain and France.


    The United States has nothing to say, that is nothing missing. Whether it is copper production or coal production, that is how much it is.


    Therefore, starting with the second industrial revolution and the new technological innovations that followed, Americans gradually moved ahead of Europe.


    It is not that European countries do not have technology. The problem is that European countries lack raw materials, increasing costs from overseas transportation, and lacking the ability to promote. Until the industry technology matures, Britain and France cannot afford the high costs.


    Now Franz''s fanfare for the electric power technology revolution is not meant to be confidential at all, the main reason is that the cost of raw materials in Austria is lower than in Britain and France.


    With the exception of the Russian Empire, Austria''s copper reserves exceed those of European countries, let alone its output, which directly accounts for half of the world''s total.


    Austria also has a very important share in rubber production. The colony of the South Ocean is not Bai Cham. Almost every island can be planted with rubber. With rubber plantations opened in Africa, Austria is now the world''s largest supplier of rubber products.


    To promote power technology, Britain and France must first import copper and secondly rubber. France is even worse, and they have to import coal.


    Cost has been decided. In this industrial revolution, Britain and France have fallen behind.


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 Chapter 490： Energy regulation (monthly ticket plus more)

    The power revolution is not just about lighting. Some small appliances without much technical content have begun to emerge.


    For example: the electric fan is one of the accidental products, and the inventor is a skilled worker.


    The reason was to cool down the equipment. He disliked the use of mechanical fans and wanted to make a fan that was not operated by humans.


    As soon as the brain moved, an iron piece was added to the motor, and the blades turned quickly after being connected to the power supply, and the earliest electric fan was born.


    Originally, Franz thought that another great scientist was born. After investigation, he found that this was an ordinary skilled worker. Apart from accidentally inventing the electric fan, I have no talent for scientific research.


    Real-life cases prove once again that technological inventions are full of coincidence. There are many similar cases, and many practical scientific and technological inventions are made by ordinary people.


    This strengthened Franz''s determination to increase hands-on courses in education, so starting in 1871, students in Austria added an additional practical course.


    It''s like a paragraph in later generations: the real hegemony is to be able to build nuclear reactors in his garage.


    This kind of talent is what Austria needs most. It has reached the forefront of the scientific and technological revolution. Now Austria has no object to be copied. The original cottage empire now has to carry out independent innovation.


    Franz rarely intervenes in this regard. To be truly strong, a country must have the ability to research and develop independently, rather than being led by his emperor.


    Of course, the achievements of previous lives can take less detours, but for a country, this can only be used as a supplement. Once it becomes dependent, it is a disaster.


    Usually Franz only mentions the requirements, and how to achieve them is a matter for scientists. Of course, success is good, and failure is no problem. Scientific research has never been smooth, and it is impossible to survive the storm.


    Of course, this has something to do with the scum properties of Franz''s previous life. As an ordinary person, I always just enjoy the convenience brought by technology. Who cares about how these technology products are manufactured?


    Based on the little knowledge I saw on the Internet, it is better not to take it out. If it is taken out, it will be bad.


    The economic conference is still going on. At this time, everyone is discussing how to promote the popularization of electric power technology. In summary, there are two points:


    The first is to reduce taxes for companies engaged in the power industry. In this way, the operating costs of power companies are reduced;


    The second is to reduce the price of raw materials, or lower the prices of copper and rubber, thereby reducing the cost of electricity promotion.


    The means is so rude and not so technical. The first problem that any new technology needs to face is cost.


    Only when the cost is within the controllable range can it have economic value; only when it has the economic value, can it be promoted in the market.


    Electricity has been around for many years, so why is it being promoted now? It is not because of the birth of high-power generators that the cost of power generation has been reduced to the market.


    At present, only 500 gram of coal is needed for one-time power generation. If it is high-calorie coal, this consumption is even smaller, and the cost is already within the acceptable range of the market.


    Seeing the controversy continuing, Franz couldn''t help but want to speak. But he held back, and Franz called the Prime Minister alone during the intermission.


    There is no shortage of coal in Austria. In terms of reserves, the European continent is second only to the Russian Empire. This is the benefit of large sites. However, the quality of these coals is difficult to say.


    "Prime Minister, I suddenly discovered a problem. Most domestic coal mines are lignite. These coals can be used for fire or power generation, but they are not used for steelmaking.


    Now that the domestic demand for steel is increasing, the demand for bituminous coal will also increase sharply in the future. In order to consider long-term development, it is necessary for us to subdivide the types of industrial coal. "


    (Note: There is only a small amount of coking coal in nature, which can be directly used for steelmaking. Most of it is produced after bituminous coal is processed.)


    After thinking about it, Prime Minister Felix shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, don''t let it go! Domestic coal reserves are still quite abundant. At the current rate of consumption, it will be enough for 500 years.


    Although the bituminous coal reserves for steelmaking are not too high, they are enough. Even with a ten-fold increase in steel demand, these coals are enough for hundreds of years and so long. We are too early to consider these issues.


    There are many issues involved in the mandatory classification of industrial coal. In many areas where bituminous coal is produced, it is necessary to purchase lignite from the outside world at high prices, which increases industrial production costs and is not conducive to economic development. "


    This is a real problem, and if coal classification is compulsory, it will have to face this economic problem.


    In this era, the demand for coal resources is not too large, and the energy problem has not yet entered the public''s attention.


    Moreover, don''t look at the fact that steel is often connected, in fact, "steelmaking" and "ironmaking" use different coals.


    At present, Austria produces more than 6 million steel every year. In fact, more than 6 million tons in the front are iron, and only the hundreds of thousands of tons behind are steel.


    With such low steel output, the demand for bituminous coal is naturally low. Even if it is increased tenfold, in fact, the steel output is only a few million tons, and this point does not consume much coal.


    Franz began to hesitate. The actual situation seems to be somewhat unexpected. The bituminous coal reserves in Austria are not too high, but the industrial demand is even smaller.


    After a little thought, Franz still decided to continue to promote the classification of industrial coal, but the method has changed a little, not so radical.


    This is not a matter of course, but a decision made by Franz after careful consideration. He believes that Austria''s demand for steel will rise rapidly in the future, and perhaps this demand will exceed 10 million tons at the end of this century.


    Then the demand for bituminous coal should also increase accordingly. If the Rhineland region is successfully obtained before then, and the coal resources in the Ruhr region are replenished, then there is no shortage of coal.


    But there are always accidents. If something happens midway, Austria will get a coal mine in the Ruhr area in a short time. Will the domestic bituminous coal production meet the demand?


    No one can answer this question. That being the case, Franz is of course planning ahead. Even if it is useless work, it is better than when it is needed, and it is found that the supply of high-quality bituminous coal is insufficient.


    Destroyed, Franz reluctantly persuaded Prime Minister Felix. Perhaps Felix now feels that this is a mediocre harassment, which is only accepted by the emperor''s face.


    It doesn''t matter, Franz only focuses on results. As long as the goal is achieved, it does not matter if the process is a bit twisty.


    Of course, the content of the conversation between the two was unknown. Because of this episode, the intermission break was extended.


    Both the emperor and the prime minister were absent, and the meeting naturally could not proceed. This is similar to an ordinary meeting, and you must wait for important leaders to arrive before you can start.


    The staff were very wink, and during the break, they brought coffee, pastries, and the newspaper just issued today.


    Perhaps it was not good to let so many people wait. About twenty minutes later, the two entered the meeting room and the meeting continued.


    Towards the end of the meeting, Prime Minister Felix said with a dismayed expression:


    "Dear everyone, don''t forget that coal is needed for power generation. Although there is a lot of domestic coal production, we must also prioritize steelmaking.


    In the future, domestic demand for steel will usher in a surge. And more than 80% of domestic coal production is lignite, and the output of bituminous coal suitable for steelmaking is less than 20%, of which quality coal is less than 5%.


    It is necessary to introduce an energy law to ensure the safety of coal for steelmaking. Of course, this cannot be coerced by administrative means, but it is mainly based on economic means to regulate market supply.


    In short, it is to make all the coals most suitable for steelmaking to use in steelmaking, in order to make the best quality steel, and let the remaining ordinary coal flow into the market. "


    It can be seen that Prime Minister Felix was not so petitioning. Of course, this is limited to Franz. In different people''s eyes, the answers they see are different. Many officials directly understand this as "anxiety" because it is the expression of worrying about this issue.


    This statement is still far-fetched, but more acceptable than Franz''s. Only the highest quality coal can produce the highest quality steel, which is basic common sense.


    The adjustment of economic means is very simple and rude. The Vienna government also has a similar successful experience by increasing taxes on high-quality coal.


    If these high-quality coal flows into steel mills to make steel, then the tax refund will be carried out; if it flows into other fields, it will naturally not enjoy tax refund.


    The advantage of this is very obvious, it is to raise the price of high-quality coal. The higher the price, the lower the market competitiveness, at least the power plant will not buy these high-quality coal.


    Stimulated by benefits, capitalists will regulate the market themselves. The only problem is regulation, not allowing them to evade taxes.


    By contrast, this is all a minor problem. The existence of law and the absence of law are two concepts. Even if it is secret tax evasion, it is only a small scale.


    Only with a small number of participants can confidentiality be achieved. If the scale is increased, it will be difficult to escape the supervision of the tax authorities.


    Moreover, even if the people who sell coal are willing to take risks, the people who buy coal are not necessarily willing?


    Even if it is tax evasion, the price of high-quality coal cannot be lower than that of ordinary coal. For many people, the difference is not large, but the risk is very high.


    If you can''t catch it, the consequences will be serious once you get caught. Being punished for losing one''s home is a common thing, and if you don''t, you have to go to prison to reflect.


    The proposal of Prime Minister Felix was not small in opposition, but was reluctantly passed at the meeting. Franz''s little move, Chaming said that the emperor supported this proposal.


    In fact, throwing this issue out at the economic conference is also to share the pressure. By convention, all high-level meetings in Austria are confidential.


    Officials participating in the meeting cannot announce to the outside world: I am against the ¡Á¡Á¡Á¡Á law. All have become laws. Where an official is qualified to oppose, all that can be done is to comply.


    It is not clear how loud the opposition is in the government, which will make many people misjudge. The grievances of those who have lost their interests are shared by everyone.


    There are too many officials involved, but no one dares to be a demon. This policy has no effect on ordinary people, who have always been loyal users of cheap coal.


    With the exception of the coal boss, it will hardly be affected. After all, the government regulates only the bituminous coal of the best quality, and it will not affect the interests of others.


    If you want to talk about losses, it is also Franz''s biggest loss. Unwittingly, he has become Austria''s largest coal supplier.


    This was the benefit of buying and buying at the time. The railway had not been repaired in the past, and the mines in the old forests of the mountains were worthless.


    However, with the completion of the big railway plan, railways have appeared in every city in Austria, and the original traffic problems are no longer a problem.


    The transportation problem was solved and the minerals could be transported out, which made a lot of mines buried in the mountains and forests also have economic value, and the mining tycoon was thus formed.


    Franz doesn''t care about this loss. After all, there are still beneficiaries to this policy¡ªsteel companies.


    The loss from the coal mine was taken back from the steel company, and he also invested in heavy industry in secret.


    This is the terrible part of the consortium. It has a complete industrial chain and its ability to resist risks is far beyond ordinary enterprises.


    Today, a huge royal consortium has lurked in Austria. If all its assets are exposed, it will be enough to shame all consortia in the world.


    Obviously this is impossible to reveal, and the deeper the hole, the better. Although the royal consortium, if not connected, has actually existed in several parts, or several consortia existed.


    Franz just remotely controlled in secret. These separate consortia also have a large group of allies, forming a community of interests.


    Some consortia on the bright side are still opposed to each other, often fighting over interests. If they are a family, even if the evidence is in front of them, it is estimated that few people will believe it.


    This is just the beginning. With the rise of emerging industries, these consortia will continue to grow in the future, increasing Franz''s control of the country.


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 Chapter 491： Franz with headache

    With the end of the economic conference, the power industry is listed as a new pillar industry in Austria for the next ten years, accompanied by heavy industry.


    Today, the industrial scale of Austria''s heavy industry is also an astronomical figure. The industries involved are: steel, metallurgy, coal, machinery, chemical ...


    In terms of classification, electricity can also be regarded as a type of heavy industry, and the two sides are very closely linked. It is only because the industry has just started and its scale is very large.


    The number of pillar industries is unlikely to be large. Since electric power and heavy industries have become the new pillar industries, naturally there are industries that have fallen from the "pillar industries".


    There is no doubt that the "railway" has been replaced. This is not to say that the railway is not important anymore. It is mainly after more than 20 years of hard work that most of the domestic railways in Austria have been completed.


    The railway industry is beginning to saturate. What is needed in this state is steady development, and the government does not need to invest too much resources.


    In addition to railways, agricultural development has actually reached its limits. The growth rate of local agriculture has long been slowed down, the agricultural product market is so large, and the more food is grown, the more profitable.


    The current agricultural growth rate is similar to the population growth rate. Austria already accounts for 70% of the international agricultural export market, and this share is almost impossible to grow further.


    It won''t even be long before it will be hit by the comeback of Russian agricultural products, and it is very difficult to maintain its current market share.


    In order to ensure the healthy development of agriculture, Austrian agriculture has been adjusted several times, from the direct export of the original agricultural products to the subsequent export of refined agricultural products.


    This period also includes the promotion of raw silk cultivation and the development of the raw silk industry in Lombardy and Venesia; the promotion of grape cultivation in the Balkans and the establishment of the wine industry.


    These practices are artificially reducing food production to ensure food prices. With the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Russian rival was missing from the international market, and life has improved in recent years.


    However, this good day is coming to an end. The Tsarist government is negotiating with countries to use food to offset debts it had previously levied.


    This is forcibly sold, and if the creditors do not accept it, these debts will never be repaid. Needless to say, Franz also knew that Alexander II''s plan would succeed.


    Mao Xiong''s debt is not easy to collect. Even if it is discounted, it is better to recover some of it. Even if governments have opinions, capital will allow everyone to compromise.


    The dispute now is nothing more than a matter of interest, which can be negotiated sooner or later. Diplomatic obstacles preventing Russian food from entering the international market have now been cleared by Alexander II.


    The market is so big. If you sell more, others will sell less. Although there were many food shortages in this era, it is a pity that only Europe has the purchasing power.


    If the transportation of the Russian empire was not enough, it would directly hinder the hind legs of their food exports, and international food prices would soon collapse.


    Franz never doubted the Russians'' food production capacity. Especially when Alexander II made a huge wasteland, he simply overturned the table.


    In recent years, Alexander II has been assassinated more than two dozen times, which proves how hateful his reform is.


    Even the aristocracy, whose head was no longer bright, responded. It is a pity that the general situation has been achieved, the land has been reclaimed, and it is too late to return.


    Franz''s internal fighting, Franz was not interested in participating. Including Alexander II''s use of food to pay off debts, he is not very optimistic.


    No matter how good the policy is, it depends on the implementation, and the domestic grain is not Tsarist. If you want to use it to pay off the debt, you have to collect the grain and ship it out.


    The financial pressure brought by it is irrelevant. Someone just needs to implement the food purchase alone. In the face of interest, who can guarantee that these bureaucrats remain indifferent.


    You should know that when Alexander II was staring so tightly, there were people who seized the rations of farmers, and they also caused riots, and not just once.


    Collecting food in the form of taxation will result in three or five extra buckets, or a word similar to "fire consumption" will pop up and be legally lost.


    With the money to buy food directly from the people, the bureaucrats will do the same. Buy it directly from the peasants at a low price, then sell it to the capitalists for profit, and just leave a little to the Tsar to make a difference.


    Unless the Tsarist government sets a high price, which is higher than the market price, bureaucrats can get more benefits from it, otherwise they will not receive much food.


    The Tsarist government''s plan could not be realized, but the impact of Russian food was not small. As long as it is profitable, the capitalists will still ship the grain for sale.


    Franz was very skeptical that Alexander II was intentional. First, countries will use the grain to settle debts and let them open their markets.


    The Tsarist government symbolically pays off a little bit of grain every year, and then asks the capitalists to sell the grain for sale.


    Although it seems that the tsarist government did not make any profit, in fact, as long as the domestic slow-moving grain is sold, it is a big profit.


    Even if the countries knew the Russian plan, most of them would push the boat. For food importing countries, being able to buy cheap food is always a good thing.


    It is only the current food exporters that have lost their interest, and Austria is the biggest victim. Politically, there has not been any confrontation, and Russia and Austria have confronted each other economically.


    Now there is little room for Austria to choose. Either use the advantages of transportation and agricultural technology to directly hit the price of food and make it unprofitable for Russians to export food.


    But to do so, that is to kill an enemy eight hundred and damage one thousand. We must know that Austria is now the hegemon in the international agricultural export market, and it can obtain a lot of benefits every year.


    Even if it wins the price war and occupies a larger market, profits will decline due to the decline in food prices. In the end, not only will it not be able to obtain greater benefits, but it will pay a small price.


    The Russians are just barefoot challengers. If they fail, it will be the same. If they succeed, they will get a lot of benefits.


    Originally, Americans played a price war, defeated all competitors, and established a hegemony of grain exports, which was to achieve strategic goals.


    Now Austria can''t follow suit. It consumes a lot of financial resources and ignores it. The key is now in the era of colonial empire. Britain and France have a lot of colonies.


    The lack of indigenous food can also be remedied from the colonies. Relying on controlling international food exports will scare them at all.


    Otherwise, Franz has long drummed up the Grain Export Alliance and won several grain exporting countries to manipulate the international grain market in order to obtain greater benefits.


    Unable to achieve strategic goals, but also facing the challenges of many competitors, it can be said that after the basic accumulation of capital has been completed, the importance of agriculture has decreased.


    Declining importance does not mean giving up, in fact agriculture remains one of Austria''s most important industries. The industrial chain formed around agricultural production accounts for 38.6% of Austria''s gross national product.


    Although this proportion is decreasing year by year, it still does not detract from its importance. In the face of Russian challenges, industrial adjustment is imperative.


    Austria''s agricultural industry system has been perfected. From the initial production of agricultural products to the sale of terminal agricultural products, the added value of products has almost been played to its limit.


    For example: from wheat-flour, biscuits, from fruits, vegetables-canned food, from grapes-wine, raisins, from potatoes-fries ...


    This era is all ecological agriculture. There are no chemical fertilizers, pesticide additives, and no green food. The people are too poor and there is not much market for brand agriculture.


    The complete industry chain has increased the ability to resist risks, and when it is impacted, it will have a greater impact on the economy.


    The technical content of these industries is very low, and the European countries are not completely without agriculture. They also exist in these industries, but they are not limited by raw materials.


    Once a large amount of cheap raw materials appeared, capitalists would certainly not mind expanding production. Even Austria is the largest buyer of Russian grain, and capitalists'' temperament has always been low before their interests.


    Russia and Austria''s low tariff system has certainly created opportunities for Austrian exports of industrial and commercial products, but also brought challenges.


    Faced with cheap foreign food, these agricultural product processing enterprises will definitely make choices in accordance with their own interests. In this respect, the government cannot force them, after all, companies also have to survive.


    Today, the profits of agricultural product processing enterprises have also fallen sharply, from the original 30% to 40%, to the current 10%.


    This is still gross profit, and net profit will be even lower. Under the cruel market competition, agricultural product processing enterprises have entered the era of low profit, all relying on volume to make money.


    The relatively high profits are all snack processing companies. However, the competition among these companies is even more brutal. Almost all of the snack products on the market have dozens or even hundreds of similar products.


    The single piece profit is good, the problem is that the sales volume is not large. There are few companies that can make brands and make huge profits.


    Now Austria''s agricultural industry technology has risen to the top of the era and has become a guardian presence.


    Fortunately, the agricultural products of the Russians are relatively single. They are nothing more than potatoes, wheat, corn, and fruits and vegetables, unless they are processed into cans, or they will rot before being shipped out.


    Obviously, the Russian industry has not kept up, and these industries are not developing very well. The products produced cannot be sold locally, let alone the international market.


    At this stage, it is imperative for Austria to adjust its agricultural industry. For example, it will cut the output of agricultural products that will obviously be affected, and change to other markets where cash crops are in short supply.


    easy to say, hard to do. With so many farmers in Austria, wanting them to change their cultivation habits is not something that can be done in a single sentence.


    Because market information is opaque, even if Franz is unable to accurately determine what agricultural products will be lacking in the future.


    I don''t know what is missing in the market, which makes the government guide the cultivation of agricultural products into empty words.


    Unless it is a planned economy, otherwise, there will be chaos in the cultivation of agricultural products for a long time to come.


    This is an unsolvable problem. The agricultural products that are in short supply this year may rot in the ground next year and no one cares.


    Farmers are also adjusting the direction of agricultural product cultivation according to their own judgments. Too many people are involved and they cannot coordinate at all.


    Franz had a headache.


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 Chapter 492： Promote pork

    Agriculture accounts for a large proportion of the total economy, and the entire industry chain employs tens of millions of people. Once it does not withstand the shock, the Austrian economy will be hit hard.


    Despite colonial spillovers, homeland remains at the core. It is far from the time to transfer the primary industry. Before the birth of fertilizers, the Austrian agricultural dividend period will not end.


    Due to practical needs, Franz can only advance the development of the aquaculture industry in advance and artificially increase food consumption.


    The reason for this is that the income level of the people has not increased, and the demand for meat in the market is relatively small.


    According to the original plan, Franz was planning to put the aquaculture industry after 1875, which was determined based on the economic development of European countries.


    Those who study the economy are accustomed to putting 1870 ~ 1890 in a cycle, mainly due to the outbreak of the second industrial revolution. During this period, the economies of Europe and the United States have grown rapidly, and the people''s income has also greatly improved.


    The increase in income is accompanied by an increase in consumption levels. According to data analyzed by economic experts, 5 years will be the golden period to promote animal husbandry.


    Due to the restrictions of the times, in this era, there is no need to worry about the impact of beef and mutton in Argentina, Canada, and Australia, at least in the fresh meat market.


    Freezing technology is not enough. If you want to deliver fresh meat to Europe, you must deliver it.


    It is not easy to transport living cattle and sheep from thousands of miles to the European continent. A small accident at sea will cause heavy losses.


    Amortizing these transportation costs, even if they are shipped to continental Europe, the price is not cheap. At most, it sells beef jerky or bacon.


    In the short term, there is no such competitor, and it is another period of agricultural product dividends. However, this dividend period must occur at a time when the market demand is strong.


    Now the development of aquaculture industry is started ahead of time, and it is still difficult to make the market in the early stage.


    In fact, the development of animal husbandry was not conceived by Franz himself. The Ministry of Agriculture had long planned, but it was not expected that the Russians would return to the agricultural export market so soon.


    After the tsarist government announced that it was in bad debts, European countries took revenge measures, radically confiscated Russian exports directly to pay off debts, and eased a bit of debt taxes.


    Well, this debt tax was pioneered by Franz, that is, a certain percentage of tax is drawn from Russian imports to pay off previous debts.


    In the relationship between the Russian and Austrian alliances, this debt tax Austria only collects a little bit of symbolism, and other European countries do not give it such a face.


    The specific ratio depends on everyone''s mood. Generally, it will not be less than 30%. Affected by this, in the past two or three years, the export trade of the Russian Empire has shrunk by eight layers.


    Now that the Tsarist government proposes to pay off grain, it is actually in order to break these restrictions. Otherwise, even if the price of their food is cheap, it will be difficult to have market competitiveness.


    Finding problems is easy, and solving them is difficult. After being aware of the Russians'' movement, the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture became busy.


    Christian, nearly seventies, had to take back his leave report. Without solving this problem, he should not want to go on holiday with peace of mind.


    This time is not too long. Perhaps from the second half of the year, Russian agricultural products will appear on the international market again.


    After another two or three years, Austria''s dominance of agricultural product exports will cease to exist.


    The international market is so big, as long as the Russians send out grain from Ukraine and Moscow, they can grab a large market share.


    There were only a few major food importing countries in this era. Britain, Italy, the German Federal Empire, and the remaining Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Switzerland, although they were also importing food, were not in great demand.


    Overall, there are about 30 million people in the European grain market.


    Of course, this only refers to staple foods. The demand for other agricultural and sideline products varies greatly and it is difficult to make effective statistics.


    This market is still increasing at a rate of 2 million per year. This is due to population growth in various countries. There has been no improvement in agricultural technology, population growth, and grain production has not increased simultaneously, and a gap has also appeared.


    Of the agricultural products produced in Austria, 24.6% are for export, and this is the part that is most affected.


    After collating the information, Christian sighed. The Minister of Agriculture is not easy to do, it is too difficult to get results, and it is too easy to get problems.


    The proportion of exports is too large and it is easy to be affected by the international market. This is the biggest problem. If you want to switch to domestic sales, the domestic market can''t consume it.


    The snow is still falling, and the sky in Vienna seems to like silver this winter. Cold wind blows, and Christian, who just came out of the carriage, shivered.


    Without a pause, Christian entered the palace quickly and transferred to another carriage.


    The area of ??Sch?nbrunn Palace is not small. After Franz''s succession, the reconstruction of the rotten tail project has begun, and the area now is even larger.


    Of course, I mainly went into a hunting ground, which was strongly demanded by Grand Duke Carl, because Queen Sophie was worried about his body and would not let him go hunting. To make it easier for the elderly father to hunt, Franz naturally agreed.


    Anyway, Vienna is the territory of the Habsburgs. Most of the land is royal, there is no land cost, and it will not cost much to add a fence.


    Franz didn''t like the original palace, and took the opportunity to add a few more buildings as daily living areas.


    This made the palace door farther from the emperor. For security, the Royal Palace prohibits any foreign carriages from entering. Either transfer or walk. This multiple-choice question is easy to do, and Christian doesn''t want to be frozen.


    ...


    The phone was a good thing. As soon as Christian entered the palace, Franz was notified.


    Franz, who is sympathetic to the old man, doesn''t already make the coffee ready according to his preferences.


    Of course, if anyone knows that the various drinks in the palace are always available and changed every fifteen minutes, perhaps the effect of buying people''s hearts will be small.


    Of course, even if someone knows, most of them will be confused. Some drinks are good. Where there is so much nonsense, if you tell the truth, this day will not pass.


    The personal preferences of the ministers, how could Franz remember that only his subordinates paid attention to the preferences of his bosses. Which emperor was full and ran to care about the personal preferences of the ministers?


    Tastes and hobbies are not specifically recorded. In case something is wrong, it''s a big deal. The relationship between monarchs and ministers in Europe is not so complicated, and the subsections in daily life are not worth mentioning. Don''t worry about accidentally dropping your head.


    He took a sip of coffee, dispelled the cold, and after a ten-minute break, Christian reported to Franz.


    "Your Majesty, this is data from the Ministry of Agriculture. At present, domestic supply and demand of meat products are basically balanced. The best way to expand domestic demand is to reduce prices.


    It is not that the people do not like to eat meat, but currently the domestic meat price is still relatively high compared to their income.


    The international market is even worse. Although the supply and demand relationship in the fresh meat market is still in balance, the supply of beef jerky and cured meat foods is somewhat overwhelming. Most of these products come from the United States of America.


    According to preliminary judgment, increasing the supply of 600,000 tons of beef and 400,000 tons of mutton each year, and 350,000 tons of other types of meat products, are the limits of the market.


    If this supply is exceeded, it will have a huge impact on the market and will likely cause prices to plummet. "


    Franz obviously couldn''t do the things that broke the market. As the largest exporter of agricultural products, the market has been hit, and Austria has suffered the most.


    After thinking about it, Franz asked, "What if you put this time in one year, or two years later?"


    It takes time for animal husbandry and breeding, and feed is not popular in this era. It is forage and food, and the time to market is relatively long. The shortest time is more than one year.


    Minister of Agriculture Christian replied with a moment of thought and replied: "Your Majesty, although the population of Europe is now steadily increasing, the aquaculture industry is also expanding its production capacity. If the time is put in two years, it will increase by about 10% at most.


    After wandering a few steps indoors, Franz made the decision: "The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to promote aquaculture programs based on an increase of two million tons of meat products.


    First push down the price of meat products and cultivate the market. If the market cannot digest it, we will increase our strategic reserves. Around two or three years is not much money. "


    The direct grain consumption of cattle and sheep is not large, but the planting of forage will inevitably occupy the land where the grain was originally grown, thereby reducing the grain output.


    Unlike later generations, the pork thing is not very popular in this era. This is determined by eating habits. It takes a long time to change.


    In fact, the per capita consumption of meat products in Europe in this era was not too low, maybe it was pulled up by the rich. In Austria, for example, per capita meat consumption is 82 pounds. (About 37 kg)


    After a pause, Franz added: "It can increase pork production. Compared to beef and mutton, pork is relatively cheaper and more acceptable to the public.


    If pork production goes up, I plan to add 300 grams of pork per week to the table of children who are compulsory. "


    Don''t say whether you like it or not. Those who are qualified for picky eaters go to private schools. In compulsory education schools in Austria, all facilities are inferior to private schools, and they are all civilian children at the bottom.


    It''s good to have meat. You must know that the school only provides meat once a week. Don''t think about beef and mutton, unless it is a holiday, or Franz''s birthday, can appear.


    In normal times, the school only serves fish. There is only one reason, and that is cheap. You can buy more meat for the same money, and the budget-minded Ministry of Education can only provide this cheap meat.


    There is no way to promote pork. The price of beef and mutton is too high. This isn''t something you want to drop. Pork is cheap, so promote it.


    Prior to this, the government had promoted fish, and only the sea fish was welcomed by the market.


    This is the aftermath of industry. With the development of industry, the inevitable environmental pollution, fish and shrimp mutations have appeared in many rivers.


    Mutated fish and shrimp is not a good thing. After food poisoning, no one dare to eat it. The Vienna government has also banned the sale and consumption of mutant fish and shrimp.


    This affects the entire freshwater fish school and makes them unpopular. Except for inland mountains, almost no one is eating freshwater fish.


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 Chapter 493： Conspiracy-Yangmou (monthly ticket plus more)

    At the same time as the industrial restructuring, Franz did not forget to trouble the Russians and disrupt as much as possible the plans of Alexander II.


    There are no allies in front of the interests, no right or wrong, and identity determines the position. Limiting the trouble only to sabotaging Russian food exports, Franz was already restrained.


    It is unrealistic to block all Russian food exports. It''s not difficult to just set up some obstacles.


    For example: The next door, Switzerland, gave the Russians a high tariff decisively after a little activity in the Austrian Foreign Ministry.


    Another example: the German federal empire, at this time is still arguing whether to accept the Russian people''s food debt. The reason is very simple, there is no opposition to the Russian state that lent money.


    Behind this is the diplomatic influence of Austria, and more of it depends on the Russians. It is true that the Russians are unhappy, it can also be a reason, and it is also the main factor.


    The grievances in it are already difficult to discern. In short, Russian enemies are all over Europe, and it is not difficult to target them.


    Subsequently, Belgium and the Netherlands were also successfully publicized by Austria, which gave the Russians a high tariff, and Spain and Portugal were no exception.


    The reason is very realistic. Who made the Russians down?


    Perhaps the Russians will rise again in the future, but they are blocked by Prussia, Austria, and they need not worry at all.


    The threat of Austria is before us. Who knows what kind of retaliation will happen if the goodwill of the Vienna government is rejected?


    The lessons learned from the French annexation of the Italian states have frightened them. Even if Austria should pay attention to eating some food, it is unlikely to directly annex them, but an excuse for a meal might still happen.


    After the news of the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria came out, European countries no longer believed that they could rely on coercion to ensure their own security.


    In this case, it''s a little better. Maintain a good relationship with the neighbors around them, making them embarrassed to do it.


    Don''t feel ill-used, this is how the small country lives. Noisy emotions are okay during normal times. Don''t stand in line at critical moments.


    Franz was too lazy to do the rest of Britain and France. Don''t look at everyone in the alliance, but if you take it seriously, you lose.


    From the beginning, this alliance has its own misfortunes, because the interests have stood barely together, and there is no need to talk about the interests.


    It is not difficult to persuade Britain and France, but the Russo-Austrian alliance is about to collapse. Frankly, Franz no longer cares about this alliance, but does not mean that he will actively tear up the covenant.


    This is related to national credibility. A country that ignores the covenant will not be respected internationally.


    Once Austria tears up the Russian-Australian alliance, it will no longer be possible to obtain its detached status, and it will even be excluded in the upcoming three-nation alliance.


    Fao''s friendship with the British is mainly due to the fact that the British have sold too many allies to their allies, making people unconsciously beware of it.


    Franz wasn''t ready to try, and if he did, Austria would no longer be considered a reliable ally.


    This establishment was the result of years of painstaking efforts by the Habsburgs and has been maintained for many years. From Vienna to the present, Austria has held the right to speak in continental Europe during this period. This person also played a key role.


    When forming an alliance, everyone will have a reliable concept in the subconscious. Now Russia and Austria are just playing fair competition, diplomacy is not enough, that is their own pot, Franz has no means to play beyond the rules.


    Otherwise, a sudden appearance of pirates in the Aegean Sea could block the Russian door. The broken ships of the Black Sea Fleet are really not pirates'' opponents.


    The Tsarist government has set a record of annihilating a naval fleet by pirates. If it comes again, I don''t know if Alexander II can stand it.


    The price paid for buying English and French is too great. Moreover, there is no need to buy it at all, and it is difficult for Russians to do so.


    With each change, the interests of vested interests are undermined. These people are the biggest opposition. Nobles and farmers in Britain and France are the biggest resisters of cheap Russian food.


    Feel free to solicit public opinion, and with the "good" reputation of the Russians, it is estimated that the people will again march and block the door.


    These measures have not yet been launched, and the best time is for the Russian grain carriers to come to shore. It is more effective to encourage a few secondary two teenagers to set a fire than to say anything.


    Small tricks are still difficult to reach the elegant hall, at most they will be intercepted for two or three years, making the Russians pay a little more.


    In the later period, capitalists will always cooperate with the Russians for the benefit. As long as the two sides are engaged, these small means will be useless.


    The main reason that Franz does not like to use conspiracy is here, no matter how it is calculated, it is insignificant in front of interests.


    It wasn''t just Austria that shot Russians, Prussians were even more aggressive. Compared with the Vienna government, the Berlin government is more worried about the rise of the Russian Empire.


    Seeing Alexander II''s hard work, reforming the internal affairs, developing the economy, and restoring national strength, the Berlin government did not relax.


    The two sides are already deadly enemies, and there is no possibility of easing. Once the Russian Empire recovers, the Russian-Prussian War will break out again.


    The Junker aristocracy was ready to start thinking. They had tasted the sweetness and wanted to get greater benefits from the Russians.


    Without practice, it is inferior in strength and unable to attack the Russian Empire.


    The relations between Austria and Austria have eased a lot in the past two years. Austria has also secretly pumped up the Berlin government. Many pro-Austrian Juncker nobles are also anti-Russia pioneers.


    Anti-Russia is now politically correct in the Kingdom of Prussia. After all, everyone around you is anti-Russian. If you do not anti-Russian, everyone will notice.


    After the Russo-Austrian League expires, Franz is considering whether to continue to renew the contract with the Russians. Geopolitical relations, and conflicts of interest between the two countries will continue to increase in the future.


    Franz had no confidence in the integrity of the Tsarist government. Alexander II was also an ambitious monarch, but he was unlucky enough to catch up with the empire''s transition from prosperity to decline and was forced to carry out social reforms.


    This is a common problem of almost all the heroes, and their ambitions are relatively large. If the Russians had settled Poland and Prussia, Russia and Austria would have to turn their heads.


    The French were brought into the ditch, and Napoleon III''s old man was too late to pave the way for his son. It was unlikely that he would take a military adventure at this time.


    When Napoleon IV succeeded to the throne, the suppressed internal contradictions broke out, the Italians wanted to become independent, and it was considered God ¡¯s blessing that France did not have a civil war. There was simply no strength behind the Austrian sword.


    The Russian-Prussian contradiction cannot be alleviated at all, and wanting them to unite is foolish dreaming. Conflicts in core interests will allow them to continue to meet each other.


    The international situation has determined that Austria no longer needs to worry about multi-line operations. At this time, the Russian-Austrian alliance with different minds was a chicken rib to Austria.


    As long as Austria doesn''t do things in continental Europe, there is no need to worry about being beaten up. There is no love or hate for no reason, and no siege for no reason.


    If the Russians fail again in the next Russian-Prussian war, this European road roller will be dead. There is no covenant constraint, which just makes it easier for Austria to go down.


    Conversely, if the Prussian defeat, then the noble Junker who had lost his foundation would have to compromise with Austria and join the Shinra Empire to protect himself.


    It seems that both endings are very good. As long as the French are not allowed to jump out of the Italian quagmire, Franz is fearless.


    After all, Franz still didn''t reveal his thoughts. From the outside, Russia and Austria are still good allies, and Britain, France and Austria are about to become good allies.


    The alliance of European countries usually has a time limit. Generally, thirty years is long, and the Russian-Austrian alliance is such a long-term agreement.


    This is possible only when the relations between the two countries are quite good. But no matter how good a relationship is, it can''t stand the time.


    If the opposite is not the lord such as Alexander II, Russia-Austria relations can be maintained for many years. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as reality.


    In the face of an ambitious Tsar, Franz could not be vigilant. With such a large butterfly effect, who can guarantee that Alexander II will be assassinated and killed as in original time and space?


    If he continues to lead the Russian empire, Russia and Austria will sooner or later confront their interests. No, the two sides are now facing each other.


    Without tearing the skin, that is not enough conflict of interest between the two parties. Seeing the big market face of the Russian Empire, Franz has always maintained the covenant.


    There are many conflict points between the two sides, such as strategic conflicts. The Aegean Sea is now Austria''s strength. Whether you want it or not, the task of guarding the Mediterranean portal falls to Austria.


    The influence of the British in the Mediterranean has been squeezed. If Russia is allowed to come in, the shared interests are all their own interests.


    Needless to say, at this time the Russians wanted to expand their influence in the Mediterranean, and even Franz would not provide a foothold.


    It can be said that Napoleon III''s calculations were successful that year. This is a conspiracy. Regardless of whether it is willing or not, as long as France withdraws, Russia and Austria will directly confront each other on the Mediterranean issue.


    No conflict erupted, it was the poor strength of the Russians. The remaining old sailing ships of the Black Sea Fleet ran to the Mediterranean to brush their sense of existence, and they would most likely be wiped out by pirates.


    Conflicts of interest are so cruel, nothing is impossible. That year, Napoleon III realized that France controlled the Balkan Peninsula, and the strategic pressure was too great, and he gave up this benefit decisively.


    For the benefit of the door-to-door, the Vienna government could not turn it away and closed the French Balkan Peninsula. The task of confining the Russians fell to Austria''s shoulders.


    Before the British were squeezed out, Austria could pretend. Anyway, Greece is the younger brother supported by John Niu, and it should be their boss.


    Now it''s different. The interests of this region are in Austria''s hands. The Russians come in to rob Austria''s interests, and it is naturally impossible for the Vienna government to let go.


    Involving such great interests, Alexander II was able to remain silent, and this tempting mansion could not be ignored by Franz.


    Although it is known that this is a French calculation, in the face of interests, the Vienna government is happy to accept this calculation, which is the terrible nature of Yang Mo.


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 Chapter 494： France and Russia move closer

    In the spring of 1871, the Roman uprising led by Garibaldi and Mazzini finally ended in failure, and the leader of the rebel army was forced into exile.


    In the context of the soon-to-be-established Anglo-French Tri-League Alliance, in order to maintain the Anglo-French relationship, the London government did not accept their political asylum this time.


    However, the nature of the **** sticks made John Niu take them to the United States of America. This is a favorite of the European Revolutionary Party, and likes to travel to the United States for political asylum for two main reasons.


    On the one hand, it is far from a thousand miles away, and is less affected by the politics of various countries. The federal government likes to shelter political prisoners, and everyone''s safety is guaranteed.


    On the other hand, economically, the United States of America has a good economic development, and it is also a European immigrant country, where funds can be obtained from fellow citizens.


    If we just start from the safety, in fact, hiding in a sparsely populated colony is more concealed. It is no problem to build a farm in a certain country and live an isolated life.


    Few people choose to take refuge in the colony, unless they have done something terrible, have been hunted down and forced to change their looks.


    The end of the Italian regional revolution marked the consolidation of French rule in the region. After cleansing during the war, Italian anti-French forces were devastated.


    Originally, France threatened everyone. This threat was not in human resources, economy, or industry, but more due to the shadow left by Napoleon''s time.


    The French claim to be the world''s first army power, and European countries have not expressed opposition, which is sufficient to illustrate the problem.


    Otherwise, in terms of human resources, Russia and Austria are twice the size of France; in industry, England and Austria are above France; economically, John Niu is far ahead of France.


    If France''s comprehensive national strength is to be calculated in the future, France will lag far behind Britain and Austria, and will be equal to the Russian Empire. Even if there is a gap, it will not be too big.


    However, on the European continent, France has the strongest sense of crisis.


    Don''t look at Austria''s larger territory and population. However, in the impression of everyone, the Balkan Peninsula is a wild place, and Hungary is also a small country in the countryside.


    Not to mention the Russian Empire, the concept of barbarians is popular. After the defeat of the Russian-Prussian War, everyone''s attention to them dropped.


    In everyone''s impression, France, which was originally very powerful, has now annexed the rich Italian region, and European countries are generally anxious about the expansion of the French.


    There is nothing wrong with it. The impression that Italy gave everyone in this era is richness. Even Sicily, which is poor and backward in future generations, is now a rich country.


    After the annexation of Italy, France''s population, economy, and resources have been strengthened, and the French Empire has become even more powerful.


    Faced with this situation, European countries are striving to ensure their own security through diplomatic means, while avoiding conflicts with France or other countries.


    As the leader of power politics, Napoleon III''s forcible annexation of the Italian region is not difficult to understand. In addition to paving the way for his son, there is also the need to mobilize national emotions and strengthen the cohesion of the country.


    This is the price that a strong and historic country must pay, as Engels said: Forcibly annexing the Italian region is the best way for France''s authoritarian system to be proud forever.


    Otherwise, Napoleon III was only the emperor of Italy, and it was more convenient to rule, and the Italian people would not be so resistant.


    This point is similar between France and Austria, except that Franz has the banner of the Shinra Empire and can be used. The legal foundation is very sufficient. The people of the German state were not in conflict, but Napoleon III did not.


    The establishment of Greater France, Napoleon III has completed the great cause of the annexation of Italy, although Lombardy and Venesia are missing, this is also harmless.


    What''s more, with two regions missing, the difficulty of ruling is also reduced.


    The cost of forcibly annexing the Italian region is naturally very clear to the French, but they are confident that they can use their own power to suppress the Italians.


    In this case, of course, it is better to be smaller in Italy. It is not too late to expand after the results of the war have been digested.


    The annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia had already provided a reference for the French. With its mighty strength, it was easy to establish rule there.


    The current rebound is to eat up all of a sudden, there is no time to digest.


    In order to establish a stable international situation to digest the results of the war, Napoleon III repeatedly issued statements proclaiming that France is a "satisfied" country and will not continue to expand on the European continent.


    This appeasement does not smooth out the anxiety in everyone''s minds, forcing governments of all countries to accept this statement.


    What Napoleon III was most worried about was being isolated. Just like during the anti-French war, the powerful France was dragged down by enemies on all sides.


    To avoid the worst, Napoleon III accepted the speculative British to join the French-Austrian League. While the three countries were allied with Britain, France and Austria, he was also relaxing relations with the Russian Empire.


    Today, unlike the past, the Russian Empire is no longer a threat to France. To go one step further, the French government has already called for a "French-Russian alliance."


    There is no doubt that this call was ignored by Napoleon III, but it did not prevent him from using it as a cover-scary.


    The alliance between France and Russia is simple to say and difficult to do. The Russian-Olympic Alliance and the British-French-Austrian Alliance are two insurmountable obstacles.


    Unless the Vienna government is crazy, it will allow the Franco-Russian alliance to emerge. The British were also reluctant to see such alliances appear. He knew that in order to split the French-Austrian alliance he had gone to battle.


    If another French-Russian alliance comes along, wouldn''t it still crumble? John Niu does not think that the Austrian and Austrian countries in the middle are the opponents of France and Russia. This alliance is more terrible than the French and Austrian alliance.


    At least the Franco-Austrian alliance has a deep conflict of interest, and it is not difficult to destroy this alliance. The change is not the same with the French-Russian alliance. The two countries do not directly border each other, and there is less conflict of interest between them. It is not easy to split this alliance.


    Unlike the original time and space, the current Greater French Empire is the first European power, at least on the surface.


    After the annexation of Italy, France''s total population was as high as 55 million, and its economic output surpassed that of Britain. Its industrial output was second only to that of Britain and Austria.


    There are also the world''s second navy and the world''s first army. This strength is frightening. Who dares to let them ally with the Russians?


    France and Russia have just moved closer, which has caused an uproar internationally. European countries can''t stand it, nor can the Vienna government sit still.


    In the Palace of Vienna, looking at the crowd with a nervous look, Franz appeased: "Don''t worry, the British want to split the Franco-Austrian alliance, and the choice is to join this alliance.


    We are now allied with France and Russia at the same time. If they are allied, we will be in this alliance.


    It is much faster to defeat an alliance internally than externally. Moreover, now that the French want to digest the fruits of the war, the Russians are still busy reforming.


    Even if they want to form an alliance, they will never choose this time. In addition to causing fear among European nations, can this alliance play another role?


    To make an alliance, at least they need a common enemy. The Prussian kingdom is not qualified. It seems that we are not so hateful right now? "


    Franz can conclude that France and Russia are a sham shot, and it is entirely speculative based on interests. This alliance is possible, but lacks the motivation to establish it.


    Both France and Russia now need to resolve their internal conflicts. Even if the two countries have formed an alliance, it will not be possible to expand externally at this time, and there is no way to get more benefits from continental Europe.


    The Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance has divided up the right to speak in most parts of the world. This has become an established fact. The French will definitely be blocked at this time.


    Alexander II was still undergoing internal reforms. At this time, he was unable to share the pressure for them, and Napoleon III did not have such confidence.


    We must know that Napoleon III was a patient with phobia and could overcome this disease. It was the French and Austrian League that gave him the confidence, and most of his heart still left a lingering fear.


    When the Russians cannot help, it is too difficult for him to stand alone against the pressure of the British Olympics.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, no matter how unlikely this is, we must put the crisis in the cradle.


    In order to avoid the worst, we also need to make emergency plans. Negotiations with the British must be accelerated, and when necessary, we must also be prepared to form alliances with the Prussians. "


    This answer surprised Franz. From the map, isn''t this a replica of the original continental pattern of time and space?


    To his relief, Austria is much stronger than the original time and space. This possible alliance is also stronger than the German-Austrian Alliance.


    The alliance has half of the Mediterranean and half of the Balkans, plus Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, and three-quarters less Italy.


    As a result of this, the overall strength has not fallen into a disadvantage. Of course, the premise is that the British do not end, not the Anglo-French-Russian Alliance or death.


    Franz soon dismissed the idea, and it was too dangerous. Franz, who is not a gentleman, is not willing to take such an adventure.


    Even if you can win on land, the sea is basically a delivery. A Prussian-Russian war dispelled the idea of ??the Prussian kingdom to develop the navy. It was unreliable to rely on the Austrian navy to challenge Britain and France.


    Counting on the outbreak of the navy, it would be better to simply destroy the Ottoman Empire and build a railway to the Suez Canal, which is even more successful.


    Franz made a decisive decision: "The relationship with Prussia can be strengthened, but don''t do too much for the time being. France and Russia are just moving closer. If we do too much, we will stimulate them.


    Judging from the current situation, for at least two decades, France and Russia cannot jointly expand externally. As long as the Prussian-Russian war is promoted before the alliance between France and Russia, the worst will not happen. "


    Obviously Franz''s position has changed and he is prepared to let the Russians lose again. With the appetite of Junker aristocrats, if the tsarist government loses again, believe it or not they dare to occupy St. Petersburg?


    Once the tsarist government collapses and Austria falls to the ground, the Russians should not want to rise again in the next few decades, and they will even lose their chance of rise forever.


    Just look at the map to see why. You lost the war and lost the fertile soil of Eastern Europe. You can''t manage it in Siberia, right?


    Now the populations of Russia and Austria are almost the same. Once the tsarist government fails again, and a large area of ??territory and population is lost, the bears are not terrible.


    Of course, the after-effects of doing this are also very serious, and Prussia must be greatly injured, otherwise a dangerous neighbor appears next door.


    No way, who asked Alexander II to jump out and stimulate Franz''s nerves at this sensitive moment?


    The shadow of the World War has always been in Franz''s mind, and he is very alert to the French-Russian Alliance. Even if it was prepared, it also gave Franz a reason to act.


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 Chapter 495： Alexandrovic

    France and Russia have moved closer than just talking. Although Napoleon III is now only conducting a tentative attempt, in an attempt to gain more voice in the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance, it is necessary to take practical action.


    On March 6, 1871, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire announced that the Crown Prince Alexandrovich would visit Europe, the first stop being France.


    The cooperation of the Russians was surprising. Under normal circumstances, the first leg of the Crown Prince''s overseas visit should be Vienna, or it could be started from Denmark.


    The order of the crown prince''s visits seems irrelevant, but it also contains a strong political meaning, which is a political signal to the outside world.


    Austria was the most important ally of the Russian Empire and the only ally with a significant weight, occupying an important weight in diplomacy.


    The Kingdom of Denmark is the in-laws of the Russian royal family, and the Crown Prince Alexandrovich married the Danish princess Maria Feodorovna.


    Geographically, both countries border the Russian Empire. According to customary routes, visit Denmark first and place the last stop in Austria; or land, visit Vienna and finally Denmark.


    These are all normal diplomatic visit procedures, which both embody diplomatic attention without losing courtesy.


    It''s very interesting now that the unconventionality starts in France. This is not a business trip abroad, so many countries along the way are the target of visits, so directly across the past, Alexandrovic''s travel route is obviously awkward.


    When it comes to politics, Crown Prince Alessandrovi? has to go all the way, which is related to the foreign policy of the Tsarist government.


    It is widely believed that this is the tsarist government''s dissatisfaction with the Vienna government. Not long ago, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs disrupted the Tsarist government''s "debt payment plan", and it is natural for the St. Petersburg government to have opinions.


    Problems in Russia-Austria relations are something that European countries are happy to see. Many people who eat melon are ready to watch the excitement, and the international media have also expressed their opinions.


    Everyone was waiting for the reaction of the Vienna government, and they were disappointed. Nothing happens, as if nothing happened.


    This is just the opinion of ordinary people. From the perspective of government leaders in various countries, no response is the biggest response.


    Either the two sides have communicated beforehand, so there is no problem; or the Vienna government does not care.


    The former does not matter, the latter is different. If the Vienna government really doesn''t care about the Russians, there are only two reasons:


    Either the relationship between the two countries is very good, don''t care about this little thing. This is obviously impossible. Although the relations between Russia and Austria are good, they are still far from intimate.


    Either the Vienna government has lost confidence in the Russian-Australian alliance, or it is not fancy. No doubt, this is the truth of the facts.


    In this way, the Tsarist government expressed its dissatisfaction. In addition to the appearance fee paid by the French, I am more likely to test the Vienna government and want to benefit Austria.


    Without real money, Alexander II would not have given the French such a face, and cooperating with them in this performance, there has never been a so-called traditional friendship between the two countries.


    Crown Prince Alessandrovich''s appearance fee was France''s agreement to provide a loan of 500 million francs to the Tsarist government.


    This is not easy. Since the tsarist government announced that the account was closed, all international financial institutions have closed their doors to the tsarist government. No matter whether it is a bond or a loan, as long as it involves the tsarist government, no one will accept it.


    There are gains and losses, the French''s promises have not been fulfilled, and the Russian-Olympic alliance has a crisis first. The less the Vienna government behaves, the more worried the tsarist government is.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance is not far from the expiration time. If the agreement cannot be renewed, the Russian empire will face unprecedented isolation in diplomacy when the agreement expires.


    The pressure of Alexander II increased sharply, and there were many criticisms within the Tsarist government. Many people thought that the Tsar''s unwillingness alone caused the alliance to break.


    This is the stain left by Alexander II''s young age. At the time, he was pro-Public on the issue of the German region, but also had a clear anti-Austrian tendency.


    The Kingdom of Prussia was able to establish the German Empire, and Alexander II''s personal political tendency also played a role.


    It was normal to have a political tendency. After his succession, Alexander II did not compromise with Prussia because of pro-popularity; nor did he alienate Austria because of personal anti-Austrianism.


    Even the inadvertent behavior caused the speculation of his men, which inadvertently caused the relations between the two countries to turn cold. Later, Alexander II also repaired it.


    But the lords all have pride. At the beginning of Alexander II''s succession, he was at the peak of the Russian Empire. Of course, pride was more.


    The failure of the Prussian-Russian war, the decline of the Russian Empire, and Alexander II''s failure to adjust the mentality in time, which made the subsequent restoration of Russia-Austria relations unsuccessful.


    This tentative test of Austria has only worsened relations between the two countries. Opportunities have been given to conservatives in the country who are opposed to reform and to take advantage of it politically.


    Internal pressure caused Alexander II to burn out. To tell the truth about diplomatic issues, Alexander II did not have much responsibility, and Russia-Olympic relations were more likely to be caused by conflicts of interest.


    The diplomacy of the Tsarist government has always been known as "rude", this stuff is not Russians at all. For the most part, the diplomacy of the Tsarist government failed.


    It is a pity that Alexander II was not a strong diplomat. His main achievements in space-time were only internal reforms and external expansions. He did not have much diplomacy.


    This visit to Europe was requested by Alexandrovich himself. The formerly well-known Alexandre III had a significantly more diplomatic vision.


    Alexandrovich''s own roadmap for the visit, in turn, is Denmark-Nordic Federation-German Federal Empire-Netherlands-Belgium-Portugal-Spain-British-France-Greece-Montenegro- Austria.


    Omitting Prussia and Poland is that both sides have become enemies, and as the Crown Prince naturally cannot visit the enemy country. Without Switzerland, it is not important for this country, and it is not easy in the interior.


    This roadmap arranged in a geographical order may seem irrelevant. In fact, it is the best choice. It takes all aspects into consideration.


    Start with France, which means that many countries have to give up halfway. As the crown prince represented the Russian empire, Alexandrovich could not follow a curve and turn back.


    It was really going to be so dry. The emphasis on France was reflected, but the ingredients of kneeling and licking were too strong, and the face of the Russian Empire was lost.


    Alessandrovi? shattered the road map in his hands, and he was very dissatisfied with the approach of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or with his father Alexander II.


    Because of the loan of 500 million francs, this time I will visit Europe and start from France. I originally planned to use this opportunity to restore relations with other countries. Now I have to reconsider.


    Dissatisfaction returned to dissatisfaction, Alessandrovich just vented his emotions in private. Now he knows how poor the tsarist government is. People are poor and their country is poor.


    Of course, Alexander II ¡¯s wasteland plan solved the farmers ¡¯land problem, and the price paid was money.


    The grown grain cannot be sold now, and it is difficult to get a return in a short time.


    In order to develop industry, the government is now vigorously carrying out infrastructure construction, and several railway lines have been started at the same time.


    All this requires money, and the money that came from copying homes in the early days has been exhausted, and the Tsarist government now wants to spend half a penny.


    In the Winter Palace, the itinerary was suddenly changed, and Alexander II had to calm his son''s emotions. Otherwise, my son would be mad and announce that he would not go, it would be bad.


    European crown princes still have a heavy say, and they have a lot to do with the emperor. Although Alexandrovich is not that extreme, the political differences between the two are very large.


    "I''m sorry, Alexandrovich. This time the situation is special, you know how scarce the government is now. We can''t refuse the terms offered by the French."


    Looking at his embarrassed father, Alexandrovich''s anger subsided. Emperor Nicholas I captured Constantinople, brought the Russian Empire to the top, and left a mess.


    Unfortunately, this glamorous empire was punctured with tiger skin in the last war.


    For the reform, Alexander II paid a lot, the whole person looks at least ten years older than the actual age.


    Alessandrovich replied calmly: "It is not necessary. Although I do not agree with your approach, I understand your decision. For the national interest, it is normal to make some sacrifices as the Crown Prince.


    But I have to remind you that this is playing with fire, and it is very dangerous to get closer to the French now. If handled carelessly, it is likely to bring disaster to Russia.


    The Austrians have already stated their position with actual actions. In our opinion, this is not that they really don''t care about the Russian-Australian alliance, but they are warning us not to approach the French.


    Once the Vienna government feels threatened, they are likely to start first. The hands-on target may be the French, and the greater possibility is us.


    When it comes to the issue of national strategic security, the Russian-Austrian alliance appears trivial. If it continues, I think that after the covenant expires, the Vienna government will probably not renew it. "


    After hearing his son''s words, Alexander II nodded, and he also considered these issues. It''s just a miscalculation of the reaction of the Vienna government.


    "Well, I see. You still need to do some more preparations for your visit to Europe this time. While visiting, you also need to inspect the development of each country on the spot and learn what is useful to us.


    Compared to European countries, Russia has fallen behind for many years. Especially in Britain, France, Austria and Austria, their strengths are very scary.


    Don''t look at the times of the Near East War, we also defeated the British and French coalition forces and captured Constantinople from them.


    In fact, the war was a game between Russia, Austria, and Britain and France. Russia came out, Austria came up with supplies and equipment, and finally paid a bitter price before they forced the British and French concessions.


    After so many years, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, have achieved great development. Only we are not regressing, and we have opened a gap with them.


    In the last war, the Russian Empire lost not to Prussia, nor to the multinational coalition forces, but to ourselves. "


    ...


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 Chapter 496： The Power of Tofu Project

    France and Russia have begun to move closer, which has also accelerated negotiations between Britain and Austria. In order to increase the right to speak, the British are even preparing to pull the Prussians into the alliance.


    There is no doubt that this has been strongly opposed by France and Austria. The cake is so big, the three divisions are already reluctant, how can it be possible to put another competitor in?


    If the Kingdom of Prussia joins the alliance, will the Russian Empire also join it? The Russians came in, and the Nordic Federation was ready to enter.


    One by one, it won''t be long before European countries come in, and this alliance becomes useless.


    The troublesome talents of the British have to say, thinking about things all the time. Be an ally with them, and be vigilant at all times. If you accidentally get pitted, this is not much safer than being an enemy.


    The changing situation in Europe still affected the South African war. Since the British had reinforced a number of Indian legions, Viscount Fickney''s second plan was useless.


    Even if the flaws were deliberately revealed, the British did not intend to go out of town to fight decisively. There is no limit to your ever-changing nature, and I mean nothing.


    Over time, the population in the Cape Town area has plummeted, war refugees have been transferred by John Bull, and the rest are military.


    The British, whose logistical pressure has eased, have not been idle and are stockpiling supplies for the winter, which seems to be a protracted battle.


    Up to now, the war has also changed. A group of Indian soldiers and black soldiers are often seen in dogfights, and the British and British armies have become warriors.


    Cannon fodder, except for the financial department, no one is distressed. The strategic bankruptcy that originally intended to use cannon fodder forces to increase garrison casualties and force the British to withdraw.


    There is no way to consume this, the first thing that cannot be sustained is Austria. Recruiting is difficult and cannon fodder is not enough.


    The African continent was originally large and sparsely populated, and the previous immigration strategy led to a decline in the number of indigenous people in the Austrian colonies.


    Now that the war has progressed, the colonial government has provided millions of cannon fodder, and almost all the tribes that have been found have been recruited once.


    These troops were either lost in the early battles, fell in siege battles, or were executed by the oversight team. The current rate of recruitment is no longer enough to keep up with the front line.


    Of course, with such a large number of casualties, the number of deserters in the cannon fodder is naturally not insignificant. South Africa is so large that if you just dig into the forest, it''s all a hiding place.


    As long as it hid in the mountains, the republican army could not continue to pursue. As long as you don''t run in groups, it''s easy to hide.


    It is needless to say that the harm of the soldier collapse has not yet immigrated to the British South Africa area that has just been occupied, and the victims have naturally become the local indigenous tribes.


    The soldiers also need to eat. Although the food in the jungle is abundant, it is not enough to have more soldiers.


    There is not enough food, so you can only go out and grab it. Naturally, no one in the Bur Republic army dared to move, holding cold weapons, and ran to rob the modern army, unless it was impossible.


    The law of the jungle, weak meat and strong food. The blood mold was reached without a strong indigenous tribe. These deserters did not dare to make trouble when they faced the army of the Boer Republic.


    No, you ca n¡¯t count yourself. As long as the tribe is their own, the others are enemies. It is natural to treat the enemy fiercely. For a while, the area around Cape Town was chaotic. I do n¡¯t know how many tribes are going to perish.


    Viscount Fickney was ignorant of this change and he did not care about the internal strife of the indigenous tribes. The delay in conquering Cape Town increased the pressure on Viscount Fickney.


    It is almost impossible for the British to admit defeat. The enemy has a maritime advantage. Unless the British and Austrian nations completely tear their faces and the Austrian African colonial forces participate in the war, Viscount Fickney will not have the confidence to push side by side with his own strength.


    More pressure than him was the Governor Delphi. Viscount Fickney still won the battle anyway, it was nothing more than the size of the battle. Governor Delphi lost all the way.


    The siege war that lasted for almost half a year was not without effect. Looking at the shells and human lives, Cape Town was almost destroyed.


    If you have a satellite map, you will find that the original Cape Town, most of it fell into the hands of the "Boers," and only a small area in the hands of the British.


    It''s just that this has no effect. There are a lot of reinforced concrete fortresses in the back. From Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope, all look at the fortress bunkers.


    Quality can''t be beaten, but there are enough! Governor Delphi''s turtle tactics seem inconspicuous, but the practicality still has to be said.


    Of course, this tactic can only be played by wealthy Brits. Don''t look at the fortresses of these tofu dregs projects, almost all raw materials are transported from the outside.


    For example: cement and steel bars are transported from home. The transportation distance alone makes the cost up.


    The project turned into tofu dregs, and that was all forced out. Sand and gravel are taken locally, and the quality of the sea sand itself is not enough. When the quantity is not enough, the soil is used to make up, because the lack of water is replaced with seawater.


    Too much helplessness is added together, making the fortress bunkers repaired by the British people more and more rubbish. In many cases, only the quantity is pursued, and the quality is not considered at all.


    However, these issues are still unknown to the attacking army of the Boer Republic. After all, they had accepted the hard bones in the early stage, and now they are fighting street fights.


    Now that you know it is the bean dregs project, why should you fix it? There are many reasons for this, relying on fortifications to deter the enemy and using temporary fortresses for strategic deception.


    This was the reason that Governor Delphi reported to the London government, and it was only marginal.


    This level of strategic deception may be effective before the outbreak. The war has already begun. As long as the shells have flew past, the reality will soon be exposed.


    But the fortress is still to be repaired, otherwise capitalists who raise the raw materials rely on to make money? These special businesses are all domestic big names.


    The matter of breaking people''s money was never done by the friendly Governor Delphi. This is why he is nervous now. Once the last area of ??Cape Town falls behind, the tofu project behind will be exposed.


    The fortifications costing millions of pounds were vulnerable on the battlefield, so it was difficult for Governor Delphi to retreat peacefully. He had set his back.


    "Will, how is the negotiation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Austrians?"


    The harsh reality made Governor Delphi pin his hopes on the Foreign Ministry. As long as the Vienna government is leveled, the "Bur Republic Army" outside the city will immediately disperse.


    I really thought that with a vest, I didn''t know who was who? If the Boers were so strong, they would not have to relocate inland.


    "His Excellency, this negotiation went very smoothly, but it did not involve the issue of South Africa. The Austrians insisted that we were fighting against the Boers. If you want to negotiate, talk to the government of the Boer Republic."


    Will was so depressed that no one wanted to lift the lid. There is no way to start negotiations on the South African war.


    Unless they are willing to put down their faces and listen to the advice of the Austrians, they will negotiate with the vest "the government of the Republic of Boer".


    The London government put aside the issue and put it to rest. This is just a superficial statement. The Governor of Delphi knows very well that the real reason is that no one wants to be a scapegoat.


    The battlefield has failed. How can there be good fruit on the negotiation table? On the issue of South Africa, Britain''s concession has become inevitable. If a treaty is lost, it will be an indelible stain in diplomatic career.


    It is the instinct of the politicians to tend to the interests, and Governor Delphi saw it openly and did not complain. After sighing deeply, he said, "It''s all over!


    Will generated electricity for the London government. In order to safeguard the interests of the empire and reduce the losses caused by the war, the Cape Town colonial government applied for diplomatic negotiations with the Boer Republic. "


    This means that the British ¡¯s South African strategy is completely bankrupt. As a front-line executor, Governor Delphi must be responsible for this.


    However, it is better to negotiate now than after the defeat of the war. If the enemy was pushed all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, if he did not want to go to a military court, Governor Delphi would have to fight the battlefield to explain to the country.


    In this case, it is better to take the initiative to take responsibility. Because this war has fed many powers, his ending will not be too miserable.


    There are too many people who have lost the battle, and not everyone must be held accountable. The only problem with Governor Delphi was that he provoked the war without being able to win it.


    As long as a barely acceptable treaty is signed and a few years of returning to the country to avoid the limelight, things will pass.


    Governor Delphi has a back office, and when the limelight passes, he can continue to be an official.


    At the moment of the crisis, the British are still efficient, and on the same day, they made a negotiation request to the "Bur Republic Government" opposite.


    After receiving an invitation to negotiate from the British, Viscount Fickney was aggressive. For this war, he also exhausted his thoughts. He couldn''t think of a way to win Cape Town. He didn''t expect the British to give up.


    Negotiations must be negotiated. It is not possible to seize Cape Town by force, and it is no longer necessary to continue the fight.


    The Austrian nobles who participated in the war had their own family businesses. They could not leave for too long. Their military achievements were almost enough, and their goals were completed. No one can talk better about continuing to die with the British.


    The tofu project behind the British was really easy to deal with. The problem was that Viscount Fickney and others didn''t know it at all and thought it was a genuine fortress.


    The information is asymmetric, and Viscount Fickney naturally dared not take risks. Otherwise, he really has the possibility to take a gamble and launch a full-scale offensive directly to drive the British out of South Africa at all costs.


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 Chapter 497： Accident

    The news that the British offered to negotiate was passed back to Vienna, and Franz approved it as soon as possible. Although the loss on the battlefield is not great, it hurts money!


    Since Cape Town cannot be conquered, continuing to fight it is a waste of time. Looking at the information from the front, Franz was helpless.


    The pride of the British Empire in this era is completely beyond ordinary people''s imagination. Millions of pounds were said to be thrown in, and they were thrown in. At first glance, they are all dense fortifications. How can the battle be fought?


    The original Raiders of Cape Town, under the British tyrant tactics, did not play its due role.


    Don''t look at the British falling into the downwind. In fact, they still brazenly showed off their strength to the world. The funds plunged before and after the war in Britain during the South African War will probably cost hundreds of millions.


    With regard to this financial resources, no country in the world can afford it except Britain. If he moved, Franz would flinch early, and he would be so short of money.


    Even if it prevails on the battlefield, the price paid by the Vienna government is not small. Now that the war has progressed, more than 40 Aegis have been smashed into it.


    Without being able to conquer Cape Town, Franz summed up the reasons, not because the soldiers were ineffective, nor was the commander in the frontline incompetent, mainly because they had no money and no pride.


    Otherwise, thousands of heavy artillery pieces were transported at all costs, and 1.8 million tons of artillery shells were fired, and no more fortifications were blown up.


    Oh, this seems to have to be built first. Otherwise, the logistics on the battlefield cannot be guaranteed.


    Taking a preliminary estimate of these expenses, it is estimated that there are two or three hundred million Aegis, which is almost enough.


    This is not something that the Vienna government can afford, otherwise railway construction in Africa would not be so slow. If the railway extended to Transvaal early, the British would not dare to provoke war.


    The British-English war was not without its benefits. The reality once again taught the world: war is a swallow of golden beasts. Do n¡¯t fight without money.


    South Africa ¡¯s gold has not yet been mined on a large scale, and it is widely believed that there is no winner in this war. Austria won the British with a Boer vest, but failed to capture the Cape of Good Hope, and the strategic goal was not achieved.


    Economically, South Africa, which has not been developed, is worth more than 50 million aegis. The British bought Cape Town that year because of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa without this strategically important place.


    Compared to Austria, which has a small loss, the British are losing blood. The war was launched on the initiative of the colony of the Boer Republic.


    The British spent a lot of war funds and suffered tens of thousands of casualties. Not only did they fail to achieve their goals, they were also pushed back to Cape Town by the enemy.


    Negotiations also need to pay a price. It is easy to start a war and difficult to end it. Besides, whether to recover the lost land is a headache.


    Even if this colony is worthless, the strategic security of the Cape of Good Hope must be considered? If there is a conflict, the enemy will come to the city, that day will not pass?


    Even if it is not open, the daily life supplies are in the hands of others, and the price will rise once every three minutes, and no one can stand it.


    Therefore, other places can be avoided. The water, coal, and farms outside the city must be purchased in these cities, and the British must take it back.


    The promise of empty mouth and white teeth is obviously impossible. Wearing a vest in the Boer Republic does not mean that the enemy outside the city is the Boer Republic. To get all of this at the negotiating table, you have to pay the price.


    Franz didn''t care what the results were. Anyway, there is no way to lose, if the British are not in a hurry, it is good to be so deadlocked.


    The supply of living supplies in Austria allows the Boer Republic to provide most of it, and the problem of food for frontline troops can be solved nearby.


    The British in the city were tragedy. Even fresh water was shipped from Madagascar or bought by the Portuguese. Not to mention other living materials, all have to be transported from the outside.


    Do not look at the convenience of shipping, but also consider where it is. The Cape of Good Hope is not a good place. It has always been a high-incidence area for shipwrecks. After a month or two, the monsoon is coming to kill the world.


    There are two ways before the British. Either stock up enough winter supplies now, or end the war before winter comes.


    The plan will never change quickly, and at the same time as the "Imbu Negotiations" began, a sudden plague broke out.


    It first appeared in the Indian colonial army. The British did not pay attention to it.


    During the fighting, the plague was also brought into the cannon fodder units of the Bur Republic. In this battlefield where every day is dead, it is also normal for a few people to fall ill, not to mention the unfocused artillery unit.


    Poor sanitation in military camps has accelerated the spread of the epidemic. Soon a large number of soldiers fell ill, the plague did not recognize people, and white soldiers were not immune.


    The British were first discovered. As the defender of the city, the density of the British army was much greater because the lack of water in the city worsened the deterioration of sanitary conditions.


    These conditions brought convenience to the spread of the plague. A large number of British soldiers fell ill and attracted the attention of military doctor Horez. The plague was discovered only after a check.


    Dare not to neglect, Horez immediately reported the news of the outbreak. It was reported to Governor Delphi step by step, and it was already May 18, 1871.


    When did the epidemic first occur? The British medical system is not yet complete enough to equip Indian soldiers with full-time doctors.


    It''s sunny and thunderous This is, for Governor Delphi, this is one of the worst news without. Without any hesitation, Governor Delphi immediately convened a high-level meeting and issued an epidemic prevention order:


    "Isolate all patients immediately, and ask the local power generators to send professional plague prevention experts in China. The epidemic prevention work must be done now. What should you do to consult your doctor?"


    This is all he can do. The plague is out of control. The medical technology of this era is limited and can only be left to fate.


    Shortly after the British discovered the outbreak, the army of the Republic of Boer also found it.


    The first to be infected was Lieutenant Merks, who had sent a commander of the cannon fodder. They talked at the doctor and complained that there were many sick people under their hands, which triggered the curiosity of an intern.


    Curiosity does not necessarily kill the cat. This is why Dr. Luke ran to the black army barracks to check it on the spot. If he didn''t know it, it would startle him.


    This is clearly a plague, but a plague that has spread. The number of people infected by a single unit is not terrible, and the total would be scary.


    After the news was reported, Viscount Fickney immediately sent for investigation. As a result, it was found that more than 2,000 infected people had been identified after investigation, including 87 Boer soldiers.


    It''s just that it''s already onset. There are no carriers of the virus, and we don''t know how many. Looking at the data in his hand, Viscount Fickney was speechless for a long time.


    Fortunately, both the cannon fodder and the main force are stationed separately. Apart from the officers who manage this unit, the main force still rarely contacts them.


    Needless to say, the epidemic prevention work started automatically. The Austrian army has a special epidemic prevention department, usually part-time by a medic, and this unit that bears the vest of the Bur Republic army is no exception.


    All troops have carried out the epidemic prevention work in an orderly manner in accordance with the issued epidemic prevention regulations.


    Viscount Fickney asked with concern: "Is the epidemic determined? What caused the plague?"


    The plagues are also divided into three, six, and nine. The most lethal nature is the plague, including the Black Death that almost extinct Europe, which is a type of plague, and then smallpox, cholera, malaria, and influenza.


    All of them are afraid of killers, regardless of high or low, they are all right to kill.


    Lesner, the medic who presided over the epidemic prevention work, thought for a while and said, "The route of transmission of the plague has not been determined, and there are two cases of its preliminary judgment.


    The biggest possibility is that the corpses on the battlefield were not handled properly, which caused the virus to breed, and finally caused the plague.


    Another possibility is brought from the outside. According to the information we collected, a plague has also occurred in India not long ago, most likely brought by the Indians.


    If the virus originates from India, then the plague is not difficult to resolve, and it has been proven that the spread of the plague in India is not strong.


    From the current situation, the former is more likely. If the virus originates from India, then the virus has mutated. "


    War is often accompanied by disease. This South African war looks inconspicuous, but the death toll is definitely the highest in human history.


    Not only are the dead on the battlefield, but they are not as dead on the battlefield as they are on the battlefield. After this war, the total population of South Africa was less than 30% before the war.


    With so many people dead, the handling of corpses became a problem. On the surface, most of the corpses on the battlefield were burned or buried in deep pits.


    But flesh and blood flew, there are always left. It seems that the harm is not great, but after the accumulation of less is more, it is not known what will happen.


    At the beginning of the war, Franz secretly issued an order for epidemic prevention. So this Boer republic army was not unprepared, but it did not expect that the plague would erupt just before the end of the war.


    The source of the plague is just the concern of professionals. Viscount Fickney is more interested in prevention, no matter how it comes, as long as it can control the epidemic.


    After a little thought, Viscount Fickney made the decision: "Order the main force to withdraw from the streets already occupied, and the Special South African Seventh Division will take over the defense.


    In the face of the plague, all the fruits of the battle were clouds. In this kind of street with broken walls, no one knows in which corner there are dead bodies.


    It is too dangerous to have the main force stationed in such a place, or it is safer to station outside the city.


    The 7th Division of the South African Special Dispatched Army is the unit with the worst outbreak, and letting them take over defense is waste utilization.


    If the British ran offensive, give them. Viscount Fickney has decided to put isolation camps at the forefront to see if the British can add a few more patients.


    Even if it doesn''t work, you have to disgusted the British. Relieve the grievances in your heart, the war has hit now, and the two sides have long established blood feuds.


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 Chapter 498： Cape Town Treaty

    The sudden plague complicates the situation. If it was only confined to South Africa, if it spread to the entire African continent, Franz would cry.


    There is no way. Colonies are colonies. Although Austria has been operating on the African continent for more than ten years, it still cannot change the status of backward medical conditions.


    Don''t look at the small number of people who are infected now, but you can''t hold back the high mortality rate. Many patients went to see God before they knew what was going on.


    Franz is also a fan of the authorities. If he looks closely at the information, he will understand why the mortality rate is high.


    At present, the most infected are artillery fodder forces, because of the lack of attention to health and the lack of effective treatment, the mortality rate is naturally high.


    Franz couldn''t do anything but order to strengthen epidemic prevention.


    Since an outbreak has occurred in the "Bur Republic Army", the surrounding indigenous tribes should not want to escape. The number of deserters in the cannon fodder has always been high, and it is normal to leave with a virus.


    Viscount Fickney had only 30,000 or 40,000 troops in total. The combat effectiveness of the troops should not be left to the British, and the number of soldiers who could monitor the cannon fodder was a few thousand.


    Thousands of people care for more than one hundred and twenty thousand people, and people who run away from the one hundred and eighty are inconspicuous. In addition, due to fighting, there are many casualties every day, making supervision more difficult.


    Unless they are running in droves and usually missing a person, officers will not care.


    There were patrols outside, but it was God ¡¯s blessing that met them, but they did not necessarily believe in God.


    Franz''s judgment is correct. The epidemic has indeed broken out in South Africa, and the consequences are more severe than expected.


    However, it is not the local indigenous people or these colonizers that have the highest mortality, but the Indian Colonial Army soldiers in the city.


    Poor sanitary conditions create good conditions for virus breeding. The small size of the site, the high density of personnel, and the lack of medical resources have collided so many harsh conditions and accelerated the spread of the virus.


    The culprit that actually caused the death rate of Indian soldiers was caused by soil and water. Of course, it is also directly related to the diet. The bureaucrats in the London government did not consider the habits of Indians and directly stuffed them with potatoes and bread.


    There is no other way. Officials and grandfathers of the London government don''t even value their own people, let alone these cannon fodder?


    Compared with the period of the Near East War, the British logistics system has not changed much, and it still acts according to regulations.


    The better thing is that the Cape Town area has at least fresh fish supplements, which is much better than eating beef jerky every day.


    Of course, most Indians do not eat beef, but the standard of logistics provided by the British is not enough to supply beef.


    Junk beef junk is much more expensive than potatoes. The Indians ca n¡¯t meet this trouble. How can the bureaucrats in London always be cheap to them, or how to make money?


    The epidemic situation continues to deteriorate, and Governor Delphi''s life is not easy, because the interests of the two sides are too different, and the negotiations have reached an impasse.


    The plague was spreading throughout the city again. Looking at the increasing number of deaths every day, Governor Delphi was all bad.


    From zero to now, the number of deaths caused by the plague has reached 3,817, and this number is gradually increasing at a rate of five hundred people per day. If they do n¡¯t need the enemy to attack this way, they will be tossed by the plague.


    The biggest problem in curbing the epidemic is the lack of water. Unfortunately, since the news of the outbreak of the epidemic in Cape Town spread, the supply ships that came every day did not increase but fell.


    Everyone is afraid of death. No one wants to go to the plague pile. If not, Governor Delphi would like to run.


    Even with a 50% increase in freight, there are still not many people willing to venture to transport supplies, which makes the situation in Cape Town worse.


    There are now 150,000 troops in the Cape Town area, half of which are Indian colonial corps. It is only with these cannon fodder units that the two sides have reached an impasse.


    Do n¡¯t look at the fortress bunkers in the back, all of which are tofu projects. The buildings in the city are still genuine.


    Looking at the Red Cross banner flying outside the city, Governor Delphi was sickened and wanted to order the troops to fight out.


    Winning, naturally, the form is great. The enemy ¡¯s siege was broken, the water crisis was relieved, the population density was reduced, and the epidemic prevention work was done.


    Losing is not too bad. The war has consumed the population, reduced population density, and reduced demand for fresh water resources. It has a very positive effect on epidemic prevention.


    If you think about it, Governor Delphi would not dare to do it. Now the two sides are still negotiating, pretending to start a war, and winning is okay. If they lose, they must go to the military court.


    Can you win? Governor Delphi had already answered this question in his mind. With the current morale and morale of the army, he went out of town to find the Austrians in a decisive battle. The chance of mutiny was greater than the chance of victory.


    In fact, from the outbreak of the war to the present, Governor Delphi has suppressed five mutinies, and he is afraid to stimulate the fragile nerves of the soldiers.


    There is no way, that''s it. Most of the white soldiers in the city were recruited temporarily from the colonies, or else the London government was sending aid from the colonies, and the regular army was only a few.


    To many in the London government, suppressing the army is more important than this war. The British-Israeli war, which was so old and bad, was actually the result of the London government''s suppression of the army.


    If it is a regular army and has doubled its strength, Governor Delphi would not be so insidious that he would be crushed by people from beginning to end.


    From a military point of view, in the case of continuous failure, it can retain most of the troops, and the commander''s ability is also satisfactory. Of course, the long-distance running general is not counted, but it is not enough to run.


    Despite being passive in the north, this sudden plague has helped the imperial negotiations. The deteriorating situation is constantly refreshing the bottom line of the British.


    The Cape Town colonial government led the negotiations this time, and they knew the situation so well that they did not dare to delay it.


    The plague caused a reduction in the number of transport ships. Instead of increasing supplies in Cape Town, supplies continued to decline. Especially fresh water resources are scarce.


    There is no way, it is not easy to store a large amount of fresh water, and it can only be put in a reservoir or a cistern. Now is the time of war. Don''t think about the reservoir.


    The artillery outside the city is not vegetarian. From time to time, artillery shells explode in the reservoir. Even if you don''t care about gunpowder and heavy metal poisoning, the reservoir cannot store water!


    No, the British can only build a large number of storage tanks. This is not easy to complete. To solve the drinking water problem of so many people is not a small project.


    This can''t solve the problem by simply digging a pit. If the leakage problem is not solved, it is estimated that the water will leak out before winter.


    In order to save water, the British army in Cape Town has long started to supply limited quantities. White soldiers have 5 litres of water per day, and Indian soldiers have 3 litres of water per person per day.


    Just drinking water, this is almost enough, the rest may be used to wipe a face, the British soldiers save a bit, it is estimated that they can wipe the body.


    This is only in theory. The domestic water is more than just drinking. It is impossible for people not to wash clothes, to wash their hands, or to bathe. Of course, in this era, Indians did not take much baths.


    This supply can only guarantee survival, and do not expect anything else. Unless the British play down at sea, otherwise the demand will not be met at all.


    There is no way to detect the situation inside Cape Town, but the number of ships entering the port every day cannot be kept secret.


    The number of ships entering and leaving Cape Town decreases every day. This is a very good math problem. Everyone knows that this is a decrease in the amount of goods transported.


    Without sufficient supplies, Cape Town will fall sooner or later, which makes the "representative of the Boer Republic" in the negotiations even more confident.


    Of course, this is only in theory. In fact, the day of the plague did not end, and the "Bur Republic Army" outside the city dared not attack the city.


    The Cape of Good Hope is important, but it is so important to Austria that it is not enough for Franz to win it at all costs.


    The lack of supplies is not without solution. As long as the number of garrisons is reduced, the plague is the best barrier anyway.


    If the city was plagued by a plague and the Cape of Good Hope was occupied, the army of the Boer Republic would be almost destroyed. This "disuse" refers not only to casualties, but also to military morale.


    When soldiers are tired of fighting and are unwilling to die for the country, even the most powerful army will instantly turn into soft-footed shrimp.


    Watching the winter approaching day by day, the British still couldn''t stand it and had to make major concessions.


    On June 18, 1871, the British and British countries signed a truce in military camps outside Cape Town, announcing the end of this war that lasted more than a year.


    Treaty content:


    1. The war between Britain and the Republic of Transvaal and the Orange Free State was completely an accident. For the sake of world peace, the two sides ended the war from the date of signing the treaty; (June 18, 1817)


    2. The British side paid a 3.6 million pound ransom to buy back 200 miles of Cape Town land;


    3. The two sides exchanged prisoners of war with each other, and the excess number paid the ransom in accordance with international practice. The agreed price is: ¡ê 180 per soldier, and officers vary from ¡ê 300 to ¡ê 20,000 according to rank and rank.


    Failure to hold accountable for war and mentioning victory or defeat is like a trivial skirmish that is not worth mentioning.


    The reality is so cruel, and Britain also wants to show face. It is not so easy for them to admit that the war has failed. Even if the Cape Town colonial government would accept it, the officials in London would not agree.


    Land-cutting compensation is absolutely impossible. The London government cannot bear the political influence of the defeat of the war. Instead, the land ransom and prisoner of war ransom are more acceptable.


    Anyway, most of the land lost is owned by the South African colonial company, not the British government.


    It was thick-skinned, and when the colonial activities of the colonial company failed, the London government would buy back a colony from the Boers.


    POW ransom is simpler, and European society does not exclude this. If the number of captives this time is a little bit, and the amount of ransom paid is relatively large, the sentence of exchanging captives is over.


    If you are shameless, you can declare this a great victory. Strategically shattered the enemy''s plot for a Cape of Good Hope, forcing the enemy to give up this unrealistic illusion.


    This has always been the case in politics, including the British-British War, which can be thrown to South African colonial companies. Anyway, this unlucky egg company has gone bankrupt in the war, and no one will come out to argue.


    In fact, Governor Delphi has already begun to do it. As a qualified politician, even if you lose the war and sign an unfavorable treaty, you still have to minimize the responsibility for war.


    In any case, the Cape Town colony has survived. Although it is a shrinking version, the British people will not know that no one cares how much the Cape Town colony is thousands of miles away.


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 Chapter 499： Struggling for Improper Emperor

    The war in South Africa was over, but as the victor, the Vienna government was not happy. Reality proves once again that war is now, and it is no longer possible to make up for the losses with war compensation.


    Through the armistice treaty, the Vienna government received 3 million land ransoms, plus captives'' ransoms, which totaled 6.126 million pounds, equivalent to Aegis 12,235,600.


    It may seem like a huge sum, but compared with the war expenditure, it is a sloppy salary, and even a quarter of the cost has not been recovered.


    This is still based on the secret efforts of the French, otherwise, the cost will be even greater.


    The trophy obtained is a barren land. Due to the war, even the indigenous tribes could not find a few land from British South Africa, let alone immigrants.


    If it were not for the strategic opening of the South African estuary, the British power was compressed in a place, and the security of Transvaal and the Orange Free State would be a complete loss.


    The war was won. Regardless of the loss, rewards for merit are indispensable.


    However, after all, it was fought against the vest of the Boer Republic, and the settlement of military achievements in the later period had to go around the circle, and the settlement would take place after Austria merged with these areas.


    Except for the few clever people who made the right choices, the rest of the bourgeoisie in the original republic shook everyone in this round of shuffling.


    This is the difference in size. The original Boer Republic, with hundreds of workers, was the second largest capitalist. In Austria, this is the scale of township enterprises.


    As the British invaded, the capital they talked about disappeared. The pit was dug by themselves and abolished their armaments. The British invasion must call for Austria.


    Originally thinking that Austria had to rely on them, these bow-headed snakes, but they guessed the beginning, but did not guess the end.


    The British were less powerful than they thought, which made Austria less dependent on them. Smart people adjust their mentality in time and immediately turn to the past, and naturally there will be no loss.


    The reaction is slow, tragedy, economic losses are ignored, and the right to speak politically is weakened. Relations in the government of the Boer Republic have now been shattered.


    The reality is so cruel, without the right to shuffle, how to promote the loyalty of Austrian people?


    These nobles who brought their own dry food to fight are not without interest claims, and obviously have to share a share in the reorganization of rights.


    Even if the foundation is not here, it will not stay and develop, it is still possible to arrange a family child to come and develop. Big branches of the tree, this is the way of the old nobility.


    These new interest groups are the foundation of Austria''s rule of South Africa in the future. The original interest group can only say sorry, who told them to make mistakes?


    With the signing of the Cape Town Treaty, the biggest obstacle to the establishment of the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance is no longer present. On July 1, 1871, representatives of Britain, France and Austria signed an alliance treaty at the Palace of Versailles, and the era of hegemony of the great power came.


    For various reasons, this alliance treaty is only five years old. It can be seen that the three countries have insufficient confidence in this alliance, and it can only be regarded as an attempt.


    Whether or not to renew the contract after five years depends on whether everyone can get more benefits during the five years. This is so realistic between nations, and only interests can be maintained in this alliance.


    Even so, the European world is still in an uproar, and this paradoxical alliance still frightens many people.


    For small countries that originally relied on the contradictions of the great powers, life is getting worse and worse. The dismantling of this alliance has become the common goal of countless European countries.


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz is holding a cabinet meeting to discuss plans for the African Railway Network.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, considering the issue of operating costs, the African railway network plan should be postponed. At present, we only need to complete the two strategic railways in the east and west and southwest.


    The blind construction of the railway network will bring a heavy burden on finances. Take our local railway network as an example. Despite the many preferential policies granted by the government, many railway companies have gone bankrupt.


    Affected by this, the capital market is no longer keen on railway investment. Today, there are not many profitable railway companies in China.


    If the African Railway Network is launched, it will be almost impossible to rely on financing from the capital market, and this burden will fall on the government.


    This huge railway plan has exceeded our financial tolerance limit, and it may not be able to achieve a break-even in 100 years. "


    The bankruptcy of the railroad company was Franz''s pot. In order to popularize the railway network in Austria at an early date, he used later Internet development methods.


    Introduce a concept, draw a big pie, and attract capital to the market. The railway network exists independently, which is naturally a monopoly operation. As long as the initial investment phase is passed, it is not difficult to make profits later.


    This pie is much more conscience than later generations'' virtual concepts, and it is not impossible to achieve this goal. Only the initial investment is relatively large, and the profit period in the later period is relatively long.


    This does not rely on the strength of capital, Austria has built a railway network in the shortest time. As for the railway companies that have fallen down the road, they all have one common feature: the capital chain is broken.


    This is all because of poor management, and definitely not for the government to take over the offer, Franz deliberately did it.


    Investment is risky and you need to be cautious when entering the market. In the capitalist market economy, economic crisis is not taken into account, and that is all their responsibility.


    Don''t say this explanation. Franz never stood on the front desk. He advocated that railway investment was an expert. It was the capitalists who broke the operation of the railway company and had nothing to do with the emperor.


    The surviving railway company can prove that as long as the head is not convulsive, carefully selecting high-quality railway lines, even if it is bundled with branch lines, it can be profitable.


    Of course, the prerequisite is that you need enough money to survive a long investment period, and the return rate in the later period is still relatively considerable.


    Don''t compare profits to stock prices. Those gadgets are all bubbles. No other company''s profits can catch up with the increase in stock prices.


    At its peak, the total market value of Austrian railway companies once exceeded the myth of 20 billion Aegis. Is Austria''s rail network worth 20 billion Aegis?


    No doubt this is impossible. The 20 billion Aegis of this era is an astronomical figure, and the gold that has been developed all over the world is not enough.


    If there is so much money, not to mention the local railway network, even if the railway network is laid in inhabited areas around the world, it will be almost enough.


    It must be known that the Austrian railway network adds up to a comprehensive calculation, and the annual profit is less than 100 million Aegis. To be precise, the net profit of 5 million Aegis is less than.


    Of course, there is still a lot of room for growth. Railway companies that have not yet continued construction have basically maintained an annual profit growth rate of more than 30%.


    This is not because their profits are growing at a fast rate. It is simply because the base is too low. An increase of one percentage point in freight volume may increase the profits of railway companies by four or five points.


    It''s not a matter of high or low freight rates, it''s simply a lack of business, which causes many railway lines to lose money. Increased business volume, allowing many branches to turn losses into profits. In the case of insufficient total profits, it looks very considerable.


    Take Draco Railway as an example. In 1869, the profit was 12,000 Aegis, and the total profit in 1870 was 1.386 million Aegis. On the surface, it has increased more than a hundred times. In fact, the annual business volume has also increased. 5 points.


    This seemingly explosive growth is actually still insignificant. It should be known that the net assets of the Draco Railway Company are 130 million Aegis, with a market value of 530 million Aegis. At its peak, the market value reached Aegis 1.68 billion.


    Otherwise, the market''s winning rate will not be able to see at all. Counting on profits to recover investment costs is simply impossible without a decade or two.


    The same method can only be played once, and the capitalists are not stupid. Take the African railway network, you need someone to believe it?


    Counting on small private investors, I regret that these Philippine dishes have not yet grown up, and they ca n¡¯t cut much. Unless the financial management law is relaxed, small capital is allowed to enter the market.


    Obviously, this is impossible. If this happens, in the event of a stock disaster, the scope will be wide.


    Life in this era is not easy. Ordinary people work hard for survival every day. These people do not have any ability to resist risks. If it was really pitted in, wouldn''t it be a cannon fodder for the revolutionary party?


    Digging the corner of his own house, things are absolutely impossible to do. As for the construction of the African railway network, it will be better later.


    What is so good about colonial development? It is enough to provide industrial raw materials and markets. Even if it is a big development, it has to wait for localization.


    Franz nodded and said, "The construction of the African railway network is indeed too expensive. Now both railways must be re-planned.


    We already have some railways in Africa, and these cannot be wasted. The Southwest Railway can be considered for direct docking in the Congo region, and the East-West Railway can also be docked midway through the Southwest Railway.


    In this way, the strategic objective can also be achieved. Perhaps in the long-term development, such a planning distance is a little long, but in the short term, the investment can be minimized. "


    This is not Franz''s shortsightedness. On the contrary, it is meaningful to do so. Through this railway, Africa''s inland resources can be shipped out and shipped home from the nearest estuary.


    The strategic objective has been achieved. As for the railway is not the shortest route, it has increased the cost of integrating resources across Africa. This was originally a means to check and balance the colonies.


    Jun Bu saw that the British were still building a mess of railways in India. By the 21st century, the Indians had failed to obey.


    Franz''s approach has been very restrained, at least there is no uniform track standard. No, it is not a completely unified standard. Some railways that specialize in mine transportation may also be narrow gauge railways.


    Ship to the port and load the ship. It does not need to be connected with the main road. At least mines not far from the coast will build such railways.


    Otherwise, if you do not plan to use the local resource advantages, after a decade or two, Austrian Africa will also have a perfect industrial system. If it is not possible to complete the localization, it will be a big trouble.


    The mainland could not hold back the colony, Franz didn''t want to move the capital to the African continent in his lifetime, and went to be the emperor. Even if the strategic focus is shifted, it will not be possible to unify the African continent and build the world''s largest empire.


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 Chapter 500： French who want to stop loss

    The shrinking version of the African railway network plan has been released. In accordance with the principle of being able to save provinces, in addition to half of the central government''s funding for the construction of main roads, the construction of other branch railways must be done by the colonial government.


    The main road is a strategic need, and connecting the colonies into one can increase the ability to resist risks. Even if there is a world war, Austria can keep the African continent.


    Besides, the gold mines in South Africa need to repair this railway. To block the peep of each country, there is no power without it.


    The Portuguese did not dare to join forces with the British. That was because the benefits given by John Bull were not big enough to make them risky. If they find that there are a lot of gold mines in South Africa, can they restrain their desire?


    To put it bluntly in this era, it was just a kind of wealth. For the Portuguese, as long as the gains are sufficiently large, it is worthwhile to lose the colonies of other regions under Austria''s revenge.


    Otherwise, why should Franz fight the British in South Africa? As long as the Vienna government announces the annexation of the Boer Republic and Governor Delphi is not stupid, how can it continue to wage war?


    The greatest value of the British-British War is to make the London government soberly realize that it is really impossible to fight on land.


    As for the Cape Town colonial government, it is estimated that for decades, it will not be able to emerge from the shadow of this war.


    Once the railway was connected, even if the gold reserves were exposed, the Cape Town colonial government did not have the courage to do things. This was the effect of the war.


    Including the London government, the desire to fight is equally unbearable. Because of the continuum of Austrian Africa, hundreds of thousands of troops can be mobilized at any time. The cost of acquiring gold from Austria is too high, and it has exceeded their limit.


    All in all, Franz has paid more attention to the African continent than Europe, which in his opinion is the future of Austria.


    There is no way to expand in continental Europe is too difficult. Without the colony of Africa, the continent would not be so peaceful for so many years, and Franz would have been doing things long ago.


    Besides, with the grudges of the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire, they will not survive until now.


    Originally, Austria did not deal with them, that is their own incompetence. Because of diplomatic mistakes and fierce domestic political struggles, military succession on the European continent has failed. At this time, we can barely protect ourselves.


    Because of the opening of the Austrian African colony, the resources inside were enough for Austria to digest for many years, and Franz abandoned the idea of ??provoking war on the European continent.


    This is a question of return on investment. In the original World War I, there were no winners in the warring parties. Each of them was greatly injured, and finally the fishermen were cheap.


    The Second World War was even worse. The European countries participating in the war were no longer a matter of great vitality. Almost all the troops were wiped out, leaving France with a dead body to barely escape.


    The risks involved are too great and the benefits obtained are too small. After all, the sites on the European continent are not digestible.


    Looking at the French, you know that in order to digest the Italian region, you have to focus on it, even overseas colonial expansion activities have been affected.


    Fao, which was most likely to have collided on the African continent, shows no signs at all. Affected by the change in strategic focus, the French''s expansion in the African continent has slowed significantly, and there is still sufficient buffer between the two countries.


    The land of the African continent is also limited, and the expansion of the French has slowed, and Austria is naturally not polite.


    Even if the two countries had divided their sphere of influence, there was no satellite map in this era, and the African continent was so big.


    A line on the map is too big to get to the actual boundary. Fortunately, at the junction of the spheres of influence of the two countries, most of them are vast deserts, otherwise the French territory would have shrunk.


    It wasn''t just Austria that took the opportunity to grab the site. The British also stepped up their penetration of the Sudan. If the British-Bulgarian war breaks out suddenly, holding back the energy of Britain and Austria, French interests in Sudan may not be able to be preserved.


    Of course, with the alliance between Britain, France, and Austria, these problems will gradually fade, and everyone will exercise restraint as much as possible.


    Paris, with the contraction of the French political decision strategy, the strength invested here has also been weakened. By now, it is no longer possible to suppress the situation in Mexico.


    Napoleon III has a headache now, and he is still hesitating to give up the Mexican empire. This decision is not good. In recent years, the French government has invested too much resources in Mexico. It is a pity to give up directly.


    If it hadn''t been for Austria''s continued expansion into Mexico, Napoleon III would have wondered if Massimilino I was a spy sent by the Habsburgs to specifically trouble France.


    Of course, the thought just passed by. From the perspective of family interests, if the Habsburg dynasty was interested in Mexico, it would not be possible to let Massimilino I be an outsider to be the crown prince.


    After receiving the news, Napoleon III was stunned by the operation of this god. At one time he wondered whether it was the illegitimate son of Massimiliano I.


    In his opinion, even if the members of the Habsburg family were not interested in the Mexican throne, abducting a member of the lineage in the past as the heir was better than supporting outsiders.


    If it wasn''t for the influence of the Bonaparte family that won''t be recognized by the local constitutionalists, otherwise Napoleon III would have supported himself in the first place.


    Napoleon III regretted it. If he knew that Maximilian I was so incompetent, he would not support this idiot.


    The rich old man who passed through the armor next year saw the emperor''s distress. After all, this political investment was dominated by Napoleon III. Now that he wants to give up Mexico, he must not be raised by the emperor himself.


    "Your Majesty, Mexico''s investment has failed. Continued investment may not be able to recover costs. What we need to do now is stop loss.


    Taking advantage of the alliance between the three countries can deter Americans, we need to find a next house as soon as possible to take over the market and try to sell it for a good price. "


    Selling Mexican interests is indeed a good choice, at least better than nothing.


    In order to annihilate the Mexican rebels, the French have lost tens of thousands of soldiers, and also took in a loan of more than one billion francs.


    This loss is about to catch up with the British''s losses in the English-British War. However, there is not necessarily a reward for giving. Mexico ¡¯s rebels are more and more suppressed, and the situation is still worsening.


    After pondering for a while, Napoleon III asked in doubt: "Mexico is not our colony, and the situation is still deteriorating. To whom can we sell our interests over there?


    Spain had a civil war due to the throne battle, and it was impossible to intervene in Mexico at this time; the British had too many calculations and could not afford high prices; the Austrians'' strategic focus of operating overseas colonies was on the African continent and they were not interested in Mexico.


    The remaining countries either have no strength and cannot take over at all; or the poor ghosts who have no money will be too expensive to give them. "


    This is the crux of the problem. They are both incapable of controlling the situation, and who else can they expect to take over?


    Everyone is not a fool. As long as they understand the situation in Mexico, they all know that this is a mess, and they will not jump into this fire pit at all.


    After a pause, what seemed to come to mind, Napoleon III snapped sharply: "Marquis Fickel, don''t tell me that you are American? This is impossible.


    It can be sold to any country, but not to the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. This is agreed in the four-nation convention.


    Once we violate the treaty, we will face sanctions from the other three countries. The just-established Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance will immediately fall apart! "


    On the issue of balancing Americans, the positions of Britain, France and Austria are the same. Today, France is a responsible big country.


    In order to sell a few dollars, the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance was to be broken up. Napoleon III was not so short-sighted.


    He was very clear about the diplomatic dilemma facing France. On the surface, everyone was reconciled, but the secretive exclusion of European countries has always existed.


    Especially after the annexation of Italy, their lives will be difficult. If the three-nation alliance is torn up, Britain and Austria may retaliate, or it will be another anti-French alliance.


    Seeing Napoleon III''s anger, the old man shut up immediately. This is already worth the money of the Americans. The emperor can''t help him if he doesn''t agree, he can''t get himself in.


    It seemed that he was aware of Marquis Fickel''s help, and Treasurer Alan opened his siege and said, "Your Majesty is right, Mexico must not fall into the hands of Americans.


    However, the Mexican problem must be resolved as soon as possible, and if it is delayed, we will only pay more.


    Personally, no matter who accepts the Mexican Empire, as long as we can guarantee the normal performance of our debt with the Mexican government, we can obtain the benefits we have locally. "


    Obviously, Minister of Finance Alan is sober. He is very aware that with the chaotic situation in Mexico, it is impossible to sell a good price, as long as he can guarantee the normal performance of debts, it is God''s blessing.


    He didn''t give much hope even this, after all, there were too few people willing to accept the offer at this time. Unless Americans are admitted at the risk of a break with Britain and Austria, this injustice will basically not be found.


    The Mexican government''s debt to France is not a small figure. Given Mexico''s fiscal revenue, it will have to be repaid for decades without any expenditure.


    After a moment of contemplation, Napoleon III said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will contact the European countries as soon as possible and try to see who is interested in taking over the Mexican Empire.


    Now I ca n¡¯t take care of that much, I do n¡¯t want to sell much money, as long as I can get rid of it as soon as possible, and avoid losing everything. "


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 Chapter 501： Scam

    After preparing for the stop loss, the French government immediately compiled a list of assets and sent them to European countries to find prospective customers.


    The focus is naturally on Britain and Austria, and other countries simply do not have the power to eat the Mexican Empire. The military strength of the two countries may be enough, but they have no money in their pockets and are not good buyers.


    In Vienna, the Austrian government has also conducted an in-depth analysis since France prepared to sell assets in Mexico.


    The result is naturally self-evident, proper low-quality assets. Don''t look at the French who have obtained a series of privileges, which almost monopolized the mineral resources of Mexico. The problem is that these assets are difficult to realize.


    To turn these real estate into real assets, first help the Mexican government stabilize the situation. As the civil war continues, these minerals are worthless.


    The local population has no purchasing power, and commercial privileges are also poor. You ca n¡¯t afford to contribute money to help the Mexican people to become rich and well-off?


    This is not the 21st century, and the current resources are simply worthless. In this era, the most valuable of the Mexican Empire was the silver mine. However, the silver that was mined was first used to repay the French debt.


    That''s right, now the French are crying for a big sale, but the investment required is too large, and the benefits they can get are not clear.


    To put it plainly, the money that can be obtained is his own money. The future benefits of nothingness are portrayed in the good, as long as you can''t get it, it is all frivolous.


    Everyone understands that the bottom line of the French is falling again and again. From the initial repayment of the loan and the sale of three melons and two dates, now I can get back the principal.


    If it does n¡¯t work, you can discuss it again, and you will be able to recover a 70% off investment.


    This is not the low bottom line of Napoleon III, but mainly the loss of confidence in Massimiliano I. Throwing money into a bottomless pit for a long time, even France, which is rich in wealth, cannot stand it.


    Once the Massimilino regime collapsed, all their investment was lost. The Mexican Republicans were overthrown because of reliance on their accounts. It is too low to expect them to continue to perform.


    It''s a pity that the French may have too much fame in Europe. They can''t eat any meat and everyone dare not touch it.


    Although the Paris government has repeatedly lowered the conditions, these loans do not need to be paid immediately by the takeover, as long as the Mexican government is guaranteed to perform, and they even give commissions.


    In simple terms, the French get back most of the loan principal, and the rest of the interest and the benefits of various privileges are attributed to Pan Xia.


    The result remains, no one is willing to take the offer. In case the Mexican government fails to meet its debts, it''s Panxia''s turn to pay.


    Facts have proven that all countries have a bottom line and are unwilling to lose their own credibility, and no one is willing to give the French this guarantee.


    In fact, there are many people who are interested in Mexico, but most of them just want to get a fish, and they are simply not willing to invest in large-scale.


    The Spaniards, for example, have always wanted to turn Mexico into a colony. After the outbreak of the American Civil War, they also took actual action, and as a result they were squeezed out by the French.


    Now civil war broke out in Spain due to the throne battle. There is also a credit from the French here. If Napoleon III threatened with force and strongly rejected the military nominee, things would not have happened at this stage.


    Civil wars are fought, and it is naturally impossible to expand to Mexico. Now the Spaniards ¡¯overseas colonies are still trembling, for fear of being swallowed.


    Another example is the British, who are also expanding in Mexico, but they have not invested enough and have not competed with the French.


    Not willing to invest in those days, let alone now. The British had too many colonies, and their families could not manage it, and the Mexican Empire could hardly raise their interest.


    There is also the Kingdom of Prussia, which has also expressed interest in Mexico. Unfortunately, they had no money in their pockets, and they could not get the initial investment to suppress the Mexican rebellion.


    Such poor ghosts are naturally not good customers. It is estimated to be given to Prussia for free, and they have no money to send troops to interfere in the Mexican civil war.


    To stop the loss, the French government has secretly contacted the Republicans. As long as Juarezken continues to implement the treaty that Massimilino signed with them, it will not be negotiable for them to come to power.


    ...


    Late at night, the Mexican Rebel Command was brightly lit, and Juarez was still holding a military meeting to discuss the next battle plan.


    Repeated defeats are used to describe the Mexican uprising. From the start of the rebellion in Juarez, it has continued to the present. The insurgent army has gone through hundreds of battles, large and small, and basically ended in failure.


    Thanks to the reform policies of Massimiliano I, the insurgents did not disappear as a result, but grew stronger in failure.


    War is the best teacher. From the beginning of the hard fight with the French, to now guerrilla wars started everywhere, the insurgent army has grown a lot.


    Although they still couldn''t win the French, they were no longer against the Mexican government forces. Without the support of the French, Massimilino I would have been overthrown.


    "Honour President, the Americans have heard the news, the position of the Paris government has changed, and they are preparing to sell the privileges obtained from that tyrant," said Foreign Minister Hadrow.


    The Mexican Uprising Army also has a government. They do not recognize the legitimacy of Massimilino I ¡¯s government. In addition, they formed a Republican government, which can be said to continue the previous Republican government.


    After receiving the funding from the gold master, the situation of the insurgent army improved, and the government of the Caotai team gradually improved, and now it has all the organs.


    The leaders were almost all political prisoners pardoned by Massimiliano I, which was a little awkward.


    In the interim government, there are also internal contradictions. In order to prove that they did not collude with Massimiliano I, these people gave Massimilino I the name of a tyrant.


    Frankly, this hat is too wrong. Massimilino I was at most a stupid monarch, and had absolutely nothing to do with the tyrant.


    This is the point. Everyone is a republic. No one will defend him. Since it is the enemy, the darker the better.


    Juarez said with joy: "It seems that the French can''t stand it, and the day of the victory of the revolution is not far off."


    Everyone was beaming at the good news. After all, they are fighting against France, and the pressure is still very great.


    France in this age is like a sky in the sky, and its influence in Mexico is even more extraordinary. Many of them would not participate in this revolution if it was not because their interests were seriously damaged.


    Even with the uprising, many people are skeptical that they will succeed. In order to drive away the French, they have launched many decisive battles, and the results of each decisive battle ended in failure.


    The shadow of failure has been shrouded in the hearts of everyone, and everyone knows that the French invested less than one-tenth of their strength in Mexico, not even one-twentieth.


    Just being so involved, they were so overwhelmed that everyone was naturally jealous of the French. At this time, everyone was very happy to hear that the French were about to give up.


    A middle-aged officer asked with concern: "Is anyone taking over?"


    The French withdrew, and if someone made a replacement, it would be their new enemy. If you just finished the front door rejecting the wolf, and suddenly found that the back door enters the tiger, it will be a tragedy.


    "Drive the wolf to chase the tiger" sounds very good, if it is really uncomfortable to operate. The insurgents had limited strength and could not accomplish such a great task.


    Everyone is most worried about Austria, the emperor came from the Habsburgs. If the troop intervention changes from France to Austria, the cooperation between the two sides will definitely be closer.


    The Austrian Central American colony is next door. It is too easy for the Vienna government to get involved in Mexico''s internal affairs.


    Foreign Minister Hadero replied with a spirited answer: "French people have failed. How could anyone take over?"


    The tense expression of the crowd alleviated all of a sudden. Without the intervention of external forces and overthrowing the rule of Massimilino I, everyone would still be confident.


    After a pause, Hadrow continued: "Her President, how about we agree with the French first and wait for the expulsion of Massimilino I?"


    The contact with the French was carried out in secret, but here are all high-level, it is naturally clear that the insurgents had a secret connection with the French.


    This is not surprising. The French have too much influence. Everyone is not sure of victory. At the same time as the armed uprising, they are ready to compromise with the French.


    Without discussion, that is because the conditions between the two sides are too different. However, this line is still kept, and it is considered a backward path.


    "Playing with the French", as soon as Hadrow''s suggestion came out, everyone''s face changed.


    After waiting for the French to hold on, they may have to prepare to withdraw their troops. At this time, to stimulate the French, who knows if it will make the French into anger?


    Juarez shook his head and said, "No, France is a big country. Even if they fail here, they will still not affect their strength. If we offend and die, we will never have peace in the future."


    This is not Juarez''s fear, he really has no strength in his hands, and he is not arrogant in speaking or doing things. Even if the French give up Mexico, they can cause them a lot of trouble.


    Hadrow reluctantly defended: "His President, what the French have secretly contacted us is strictly confidential.


    Even if we deal with us, the Paris government dare not sign a treaty with us on paper. Otherwise, the news of the betrayal of Maximilian I was exposed, and Napoleon III could not afford the political impact.


    Just a verbal agreement, even if we breached the contract, the French would not be able to speak out.


    As for revenge, can we still have a good relationship with the French at this stage?


    Unless we continue to implement the treaty signed by Massimiliano I, the two sides have no possibility of easing. "


    Juarez fell into hesitation and wanted to win the revolutionary victory in the shortest time, then Fudge French was the best choice.


    Don''t say that there is no treaty, even if there is a treaty, you can rely on it. But the French''s revenge can be uncomfortable, and Juarez dare not underestimate the French''s strength.


    The debt default that year was a profound lesson. In addition to the government''s financial collapse and inability to pay, there is also the Mexican government''s belief that European countries will not mobilize for such a small amount of money. As a result, the three countries, Britain, France, and Spain, intervened, and the French even left here.


    After so many years of civil war, it is no longer known how many times the debt is caused to Mexico.


    Even if no one accuses him of this, Juarez is very clear that he has a responsibility on this issue. After one lesson, it became more cautious.


    Juarez asked, "What about the opinions of others?"


    Finance Minister Andersson replied first: "I think it is worth a try. Not long ago, the French annexed Italy and were busy digesting the results.


    In a short time, they should contract strategically. This is a matter of national policy, and the Paris government cannot change for us.


    This time may last more than ten years. This is our chance. As long as we complete internal reforms during this time and the country is strong, we will not be afraid of French revenge. "


    Secretary of the Army Gro Wei echoed: "It''s all this step, do you still care what the French do? Anyway, they are all enemies, and it''s okay to offend some more.


    As long as we can overthrow the decaying tyrant regime at an early date, we can build a strong Mexican republic without worrying about French revenge at all. "


    ...


    Everyone is an optimist, and believes that as long as the rule of Massimiliano I is overthrown, Mexico can become strong immediately.


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 Chapter 502： Aftercare

    In the hot sun, a luxurious train is passing by. On both sides of the road, the mature grain seemed to be frightened, bending down, lowering its head, and still trembling from time to time.


    In the luxury train compartment, a gorgeously dressed young man was watching the newspaper intently, and frowning from time to time.


    The young man was Alexandrovich (Alexandre III), who visited abroad. He had high hopes on this trip to Paris and did not forget to collect information on the way.


    He was too lazy to read the information provided by the Tsar government. In Alessandrovich''s view, those materials have a clear tendency, or to be politically correct.


    In his opinion, to get to know France first, look at French economic and political newspapers. Alexandrovich is not an expert and scholar, these basic materials are enough.


    The more you know, the more Alexandrovich feels. From the news in the newspaper, he knew that there was a huge gap between France and Russia.


    This gap is "qualitative". It is by no means what the St. Petersburg bureaucrats verbally said. It can be overtaken in three to five years.


    What caused him a headache was that the French people didn''t have a good impression of Russia. You can see it by reading adjectives in the newspaper.


    "Barbarians", "liar", "rogue", "rotten" ...


    These adjectives deeply hurt Alexandrovich''s heart. His dissatisfaction had no effect. The French newspaper would not be controlled by him. What should be written or how.


    Although most of the content is exaggerated, but it is not entirely fabricated, Russia has a lot of black history.


    Under normal circumstances, everyone will not turn over these old accounts. It wasn''t that Alexandrovich was going to visit, and the ardent newspapers became active.


    "French-Russian friendship" does not exist. At least these newspapers do not think that the two countries have a traditional friendship and hate it a lot.


    What''s even more annoying is that they are still losers. Everyone still remembers clearly that the Russians buried the First Empire of France in one hand.


    The Near East War was not able to take revenge, and the French were very dissatisfied. In the recent Russian-Prussian War, the French people donated the most to Prussia and exceeded the total of the German Federation + Austria.


    What can be proud of this, Alexandrovich is unclear. In short, he understands that many French people do not welcome him to visit.


    At home, Alexandrovich didn''t know that Russia was so unpopular in Europe.


    Originally he was still worried about the defeat of the Russian-Prussian War. Now he understands that he is fighting against the whole of Europe at the same time. How can he not fail?


    Each went to the newspaper, and Alexandrovich was lost in thought. A deep voice kept telling him that something must be done to change the views of European countries on the Russian Empire.


    Isolation means danger. Now that the Russian Empire has many enemies, there is only one ally, and even the last ally is now leaving them.


    If this situation does not change and the next war breaks out, it will still be difficult for the Russian Empire to win.


    Although the war has not yet erupted, Alexandrovich already knew that there would be at least Poland + Prussia + Ottoman in the next war, and several Khanates in Central Asia might also emerge, and even the Far East might not be stable.


    Modern warfare fought logistically. The Russian empire lost in traffic in the last war. Although some people accused Austria of paddling in the country, Alexandrovich knew very well that the cause of the defeat of the Russian army was still in itself.


    The purchase of supplies from Austria, but the inability to transport to the front line in time, resulted in a lack of frontline forces, which allowed the Prussians to take advantage.


    If there are no logistical constraints and one million Russian troops are put into the front line, even if the whole of Europe provides logistics to Prussia, they will not be able to stop them.


    There is no fairness in the war. There is no need for the army to play with less and win more. They are all fools, and usually such fools die terribly.


    In the history of war, almost all of them have won the war with great strength, and the reason why weak is better than strong is respected because it happened less often.


    In the case of comparable forces, the Russian empire is indeed at the bottom of the European powers when it comes to combat effectiveness.


    The reason Alexandrovich is clear, it is nothing more than the gap in weaponry and training. In the final analysis, there is no money.


    Most of the Tsar''s soldiers are compulsory soldiers. These troops do not need to pay salaries, just give them a token amount.


    Cheap has become a symbol of the Tsar''s army. Compared to strengthening training and replacing the most advanced weapons and equipment, economically speaking, the increase in the number of people brings greater combat power.


    This account has long been calculated. The cost of a French soldier is enough for the Tsarist government to recruit two such cheap soldiers, and there is still a surplus. On the battlefield, a French army could never win two Russian soldiers.


    This is how the gray animals came. Because the economy was cheap, the Russians fell in love with the sea tactics.


    The train decelerated slowly, and Alexandrovich knew it was Paris. Looking at the buildings on both sides of the road, Alexandrovich showed a fascination.


    Paris was definitely the most desirable city in the world in the 19th century. Of course, Alexandrovich''s interest in Paris was definitely not because it was a revolutionary shrine.


    As a crown prince, especially the tsarist government''s crown prince, he is a member of the reactionary group and it is impossible to play with the revolutionary party.


    The reason for Alexandrovic''s interest is simply that Paris is the capital of France and has France''s most developed industry.


    As the three most famous European cities in this era, although Paris is famous as a revolutionary shrine, it is not bad in other respects.


    After the reconstruction of Napoleon III, Paris has got rid of its dirty and messy hat. The urban environment is better than that of London, not too much.


    ...


    Franz has no interest in Alessandrovich''s trip to Europe, and even this famous man in the next generation cannot move him.


    History is the easiest to deceive, and exaggeration has always been the favorite of literati. For example, Italy''s Sanjie, which was highly appraised by future generations, failed because of changes in the international situation.


    Franz acknowledged that they were really capable, and unfortunately they were out of luck this time. Just such a small change has changed their lives.


    Garibaldi and Mazzini failed to lead the revolution and were forced into exile. The well-known Prime Minister of Culfur is even worse, and the art of synergy and horror has hit the streets from the very beginning.


    Austria''s position is different from that in history. Letting France expand in the Italian region, Napoleon III felt that annexing the Italian region was more beneficial than cooperating with the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    A decision made by the superior made all his efforts useless. No way, the success of space-time was based on luck, and now it is a bit of luck.


    Countless real cases tell Franz that the losers'' capabilities are not necessarily bad, and they are often only a little luck away from success.


    With this slight gap, the final result is often the difference between heaven and hell.


    Napoleon III is also an example. The original time and space man has already taken the street. As a result of Franz''s butterfly effect, Napoleon III is now called the "Napoleon the Great" by the French.


    Looking at the information in his hand, Franz frowned, and if nothing unexpected happened, his unlucky brother would be unlucky soon.


    No buyers were found internationally, and the Paris government decided to withdraw its troops from Mexico. Without the support of French soldiers, Franz did not think Massimilino would stabilize the situation.


    Without hesitation, a secret order flew from the Vienna Palace to the Austrian Central American colony. Anyway, these are brothers in name and can''t really sit idly by.


    Franz even considered the placement. Throw it in the country castle, anyway, there is not much else in Habsburg, that is, there are many castles.


    An idealist like Massimilino, who has failed to return to meet people after a failure, is just a good time in the countryside.


    In the original time and space, Maximilian refused to run, Franz suspected that he was afraid of shame, afraid of being laughed at, and afraid to return to Europe.


    This kind of heart is not surprising, just like working without earning money, and embarrassed at home all year round.


    The problem with Massimilino''s mind was that Franz was not a doctor at heart. Knowing what to know and how to treat is beyond his ability.


    Perhaps this question can be left to the Empress Sophie, just to find something to do for her, to share the puppet in Franz''s ear.


    Mexico City is not far. As long as you are prepared in advance, it is not too difficult to have an armed intervention. In the end, you can pay the new Mexican government.


    Unlike the French, the Austrian Central American colonial empire was next to Mexico. The farmers there have long wanted to annex the Yucat¨¢n Peninsula. Just because of his face, Franz was embarrassed to do something with Mexico.


    By the time Massimilino I hit the streets, this obstacle would no longer exist. Scratch the rabbit and weed as much meat as it bites.


    The strength of the Austrian Central American colonies may be equivalent to one or two states to Americans. Even if the Germans can play a little, it is equivalent to the power of two or three states. It is not worth mentioning.


    But the beginning of the Mexican empire was enough to make them sober. Of course, this is based on the case of the Mexican insurgents themselves.


    If they are smart enough to send Massimilino I out of the country, there is no excuse for war, pay attention to the Franz who eats, and they will not do anything to them.


    To put it plainly, the Americas region is not the focus of Austria''s expansion. The Vienna government has limited energies and cannot take care of so many places at the same time.


    Even in the strategically important area of ??Panama, Franz can ninjas, let alone Mexico?


    Now Franz is thinking about which son to go to Central America as king.


    With the rise of nationalism in such a colony thousands of miles away, it is still too difficult for the central government to directly control it. It is easier to establish a state.


    This is also in line with the tradition of the Habsburg dynasty, when the old ancestors could separate Spain and Austria, now Franz can naturally separate a colony.


    Not only the Central American colonies, but also the possibility of establishing a state in the Nanyang region in the future. Anyway, the meat rotten in the pot is better than thrown out.


    If these states are anchored under the name of the Shen Luo Empire, everyone playing in an economic circle is not a failure.


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 Chapter 503： New heights for drawing big cakes

    Outside the Palace of Versailles, Alexandrovic had no interest in visiting, apparently this trip to Paris was not smooth.


    Napoleon III''s release of goodwill to Russia was just for purely political needs. Demonstrations to European countries did not mean that France really wanted to win Russia.


    Without the humiliation of the "Frankfurt Peace Treaty," the proud French could not despise Russia as a savage barbarian.


    Especially after the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria, France ¡¯s diplomatic pressure no longer exists, and the world can no longer find an enemy that they take seriously, at least on the surface.


    Prior to Alexandrovic''s visit to Paris, the St. Petersburg government had high hopes, trying to use the French''s opportunity to win Russia and obtain financial assistance.


    The reality is very cruel, and the money of the usury empire is not easy to get. Bankers are shrewd, especially to the tsarist government, which has lost its credibility.


    Even the 500 million francs loan promised in advance now has problems, and the French require them to use gold and silver as collateral.


    Don''t be surprised, Alexander II is also carrying out currency reforms, but the steps taken are very small, and now the French are paying attention to their reserves.


    Since the reform of Alexander II, the development of industry, railway construction, and agricultural reform have become the government''s three major strategies.


    Although the plan is good, it all needs financial support. Because of the war, it caused a large outflow of gold and silver in the Russian Empire, resulting in a serious shortage of its own capital.


    The tsarist government came up with the idea of ??attracting foreign investment. Regrettably, European banks refused to provide them with loans, and even invested very cautiously.


    Alexander II''s reforms are better than in history, and there is a ready-made example to learn from next door. Any other problem can be solved, only money can''t be learned.


    Austria has developed to this point, and has issued bonds to the outside several times, raising hundreds of millions of SHIELD funds. Until now, the Vienna government has repaid tens of millions of SHIELD debts every year.


    Because of credibility, the tsarist government could not borrow at all. Even if the right of way or the mortgage of taxation has no effect, the tsarist government says that it depends on the account.


    Under the debt crisis that year, Alexander II had to declare a debt default, and now the aftermath of the outbreak.


    This is not to say that Alexander II''s decision was wrong. If the account is not bad, the finances will be overwhelmed by external debt, and the situation will only be worse.


    To put it plainly, even if it is not bad, they can''t borrow much money. Bankers are too savvy to even lend money to those who have no ability to repay.


    Originally, the French borrowed money from the Russians, and they were forced to do nothing. The pressure on national defense is too great, and we must draw allies to share the pressure.


    In the end of the 19th century, France suddenly lost its comprehensive national strength, for this reason. The government borrowed a large amount of money, and the domestic development funds were reduced.


    Don''t worry about it now, the French will definitely not support them. Even with usury, the French will only lend money to those who have the ability to repay.


    For example, Austria is now owed a French debt. The development of both the homeland and the colony is definitely not enough based on the fiscal revenue of the Vienna government.


    The accumulation of Austrian private capital is not rich enough. In this context, Franz naturally borrowed foreign debt. Of course, it is not simply international loans. Most debts are in the form of bonds.


    Most of the bonds are raised in the name of projects, and not all of the debts are from the Vienna government.


    It''s almost like Americans borrowing money to build railways, mortgage the railways to British banks, and use the borrowed money to build railways.


    In the event of an economic crisis and the railway company went bankrupt, the British bank was locked up.


    The same is true of many projects in Austria, which owed a large amount of debt to banks and issued a bunch of bonds to the private sector. The government invested only startup funds.


    Anyway, these projects are standard commercial operations. In case of an accident, the big deal is that a company goes bankrupt.


    Economic convergence is also an important factor in the alliance between Britain, France and Austria. From a global perspective, whenever an economic crisis occurs in Britain and France, Austria will be implicated, and vice versa.


    To get rid of this situation is actually very simple, just one word-wait. After the accumulation of domestic private capital is completed, there is no need to go outside to borrow money.


    Everyone also needs what they need. One side needs excess capital to export, and the other side needs a lack of funds. The two sides are just cooperating.


    This is how the Americans in the original time and space developed. Without the World War, they would not turn around so quickly, and they would change from debtor countries to creditor countries.


    Of course, debtor and creditor countries are not absolute. The domestic banks of foreign companies have also gone abroad for development, and they are also issuing loans.


    Even if the Russian Empire lacks capital, there are also banks exporting capital overseas. These are normal economic activities, mainly for the benefit.


    Having figured out the French''s position, Alexandrovich did not continue to struggle. After visiting French industry, he sailed directly to London.


    This time he relaxed, the Tsarist government had no illusions about getting a loan from the British. This situation is unlikely to happen unless British bankers get their heads in the water.


    You can''t expect the London government to help guarantee it? The two sides are enemies. Even if the Russian Empire is declining, the British rivals are already behind, and the hatred accumulated in the early stage is not so easy to resolve.


    Moreover, Prussia and Poland are the younger brothers of the British, even if they are not to chill the people.


    ...


    The Russian diplomatic actions still attracted the attention of the Kingdom of Prussia. Even without Bismarck, William I dominated the kingdom of Prussia.


    After a series of political struggles, the Junker nobles who were united because of the war for a short time are now divided.


    For example: industrial Junker, financial Junker, combat Junker, court Junker, House Junker and rural Junker.


    The men were no longer monolithic, and the king''s rights were naturally consolidated. Prussian politics began to return to normalization, and the military was still very powerful, but it was no longer a monopoly.


    A new balance of power was formed internally, and William I set his sights on continental Europe. As an enemy, he knew everything about the Russians.


    As the Russians wanted to get rid of the isolation through diplomatic activities, William I naturally could not agree.


    In the Royal Palace of Berlin, high-level military and political officials of the Kingdom of Prussia gathered together to discuss how business undermines the Russian diplomatic operation.


    "The Russian Crown Prince was invited by the French during this trip to Europe. There must be an interest deal between France and Russia, but the possibility of an alliance between the two countries is unlikely.


    Britain, France, Austria and the three countries have already formed an alliance. At this time, the French did not have a basis for alliance with the Russians. The French should win over the Russians by wanting to gain more value and want to gain a greater say in the three-nation alliance.


    Now that the Russians are short of money, and the French have a lot of capital, Alessandrovich''s first visit to France should be for loans.


    From the economic point of view, the credibility of the Tsarist government has now been completely lost, and no banker would unknowingly lend them money.


    The only hope of the Russians is the usual exchange of political interests ... "


    Listening to the exaggeration of Foreign Minister Mike Kate, William I frowned, not only that the Russians lacked money, but Prussia was also short of money.


    The financial situation of the Berlin government is even worse than that of the tsarist government. At least the Russians ran out of debt and no longer had to repay their debts, but Prussia had to bear heavy debts.


    In recent years, the number of people in the Kingdom of Prussia who have gone to Austria to increase their living has increased, in large part due to the heavy tax burden.


    To repay the debt, the Berlin government had to increase the burden on the domestic population. The people who could not bear it ran away.


    William I did not dare to stop. Most of the running roads were settled down. He lost his livelihood in the country, and staying there was a hidden danger.


    If it weren''t for immigration nearby, there would be a lot of smoke in Prussia. Winning the Russian Empire only brings glory. The newly expanded land cannot be converted into wealth in a short time, and it is still in the investment stage.


    The people have not obtained any practical benefits, and their status as a great power cannot be deceived.


    Of course, the spiritual gain is still very useful. Even if everyone''s life is not good, the public''s support for the government is still very high.


    Even if they could n¡¯t keep going, they were just immigrants leaving and not running to revolution.


    This is somewhat similar to Japan, except that there is no flood discharge window in Japan. If you are hungry, you still have to make trouble, such as grabbing rice.


    William I interrupted: "What are the plans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Whatever the purpose of the Russians, all we need to do now is destruction."


    There is no need for any reason, what the enemy wants to do, let them do nothing right.


    The internal reforms of the Tsarist government can''t get started, but Prussia can disrupt international diplomatic activities.


    Compared with other countries'' diplomatic means, William I did not have confidence, but compared with the Russians, he was still sure.


    After a few seconds of pause, Foreign Minister Mike Kate replied: "His Majesty, it is unlikely that the Russians will want to obtain funds from the outside world. The biggest political purpose should be to improve diplomatic relations with countries.


    Now that France and Russia are moving closer, it has also stimulated the Vienna government. Today, the Russian-Australian alliance can no longer bring political benefits to Austria, but rather a burden in diplomacy.


    It''s been a few years since the end of the Russian-Australian alliance, and the Foreign Ministry plans to enlarge the rift between them and prevent Russia and Austria from renewing their contract. "


    The destruction of the Russian-Austrian alliance is of great significance to the Kingdom of Prussia, which directly affects the victory or defeat of the next Prussian war.


    Prime Minister Mao Qi shook his head and said, "This is not enough. The Russo-Austrian alliance is not only a political interest, but also accompanied by a lot of economic significance.


    The current Russian Empire is almost the dumping ground for Austrian goods. Austria alone accounts for 63% of Russia''s total import and export trade, and the Vienna government will not let it go so easily. "


    Interest is always the best bond, and nothing can''t be compromised in front of interest. Even if there are no small conflicts between Russia and Austria, the two sides still maintain ally relations in the interests of their interests.


    Foreign Minister Mike Kate explained: "Yes, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. But we also need to look at a set of data. In recent years, the total volume of Russia-Olympic trade has continued to decline.


    The Tsarist government is struggling to get rid of its economic dependence on Austria, and the Russians have repeatedly raised tariffs in order to develop domestic industry.


    If it were not for the fact that the Russian industry was too backward and the products were not market competitive, the Austrians would not be able to maintain their current market share.


    The great wasteland campaign launched by Alexander II has yielded results. This year''s slow-moving agricultural products in Russia have become a foregone conclusion.


    After the Russian Crown Prince''s European trip, it is likely that the domestic market will be opened to Britain and France in exchange for domestic agricultural products that can enter the international market.


    After Austria loses its monopoly on the Russian market, it will also face the impact of Russian agricultural products on the international grain export market. The relationship between the two countries will certainly be greatly affected.


    Now that the Russians and Britain and France have reached an agreement, the more Austria loses. It may not be obvious in a short time, and this change will be very obvious after three or five years.


    As long as the Austrians see greater benefits, it is not impossible to abandon the Russian-Australian alliance.


    For example:


    Let them believe that as long as we win in the next round of the Russian-Prussian War, they will have access to the Ukraine region and the Russian Balkan Peninsula and cut off the Russian food export channel. "


    Everyone''s face changed, apparently frightened by McKate''s startling remarks.


    The room suddenly quieted down, leaving only the breathing of everyone and the faint heartbeat.


    ...


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 Chapter 504： New page

    Without much hesitation, William I agreed to the plan. Prussia has a limited family base and does not have the chips to trade. The cheques are all drawn now. Can you make the numbers bigger?


    The international situation is ever-changing. A few years ago, Britain and France still fully supported Prussia''s resistance to Russia. Soon, Britain and France will relax their relations with the Russians.


    It is not that William I did not want to prevent all this from happening, it was in the face of interests, and it was not something he could stop at all.


    The declining Russian Empire is no longer a competitor of Britain and France, and can naturally play happily together.


    In the next Russian-Prussian War, even if Britain and France are on their side, the support will not be as great as the previous one. They can only win by relying on their own efforts.


    The Russians are the lessons learned. Austria no longer supported them unconditionally during the Russian-Prussian war. The tsarist government that had not adjusted their mentality paid a bitter price for this.


    Russo-Russian relations are getting colder and colder, in fact, the Tsarist government is dissatisfied with the support of the Vienna government in the Russian-Prussian war.


    The Tsarist government was angry, and the Vienna government was uncomfortable. From the perspective of the Vienna government, it has done enough, fulfilled its obligations as an ally, and paid even more than the scope of the covenant, and it has to be complained by the Russians.


    Both sides have considered their problems from their own standpoints, and the inextricable knot has become a hurdle between the Russian and Austrian alliances. The fact that the relations between the two countries have not been restored after the war is as proof that they have been.


    As an onlooker, William I can calmly think about problems. But it''s their turn, and it''s different. Britain and France have made it clear that they just use them as chess pieces.


    After the attack on the Russians, all the support came to an abrupt halt. The London government once wanted to support Prussia to balance France and Austria. After weighing the advantages and disadvantages, it was not implemented.


    In the final analysis, it is because of the interests that continue to support the Kingdom of Prussia. The British have to pay too much, too little benefit, and face a fierce rebound from France and Austria.


    Compared to the British, the French are more hateful and are still planning the Rhineland region. If it were not for the sudden annexation of the Italian region by the French, causing panic among European countries, the Paris government would not dare to act rashly, and perhaps the Rhineland region would also change hands.


    With the inability to annex the German Federal Empire, the Rhineland region became a heart disease of the Kingdom of Prussia. William I was always nervous, afraid that the French would swallow it regardless.


    In order to get out of the predicament, William I repeatedly proposed to join the German Federal Empire. There was no doubt that it was strongly resisted by Hanover.


    How could the dove occupy the nest? How could it not be vigilant?


    The Kingdom of Prussia is much larger than the German Federal Empire. It sounds good to join in. In other words, it is to annex the German Federal Empire.


    The text is not good, the martial arts is even worse. Austria will certainly not agree to the Berlin government''s action on the German Federal Empire. Once the strong man is in action, the Pu-Oh war will break out.


    That was definitely the worst case, and at that point, the Kingdom of Prussia was truly the enemy of the world.


    While fighting with Austria and the German Confederation, there are also Russians who cope with the downfall. Maybe the Nordic Federation has inserted a bar, and the French will also come to make fun.


    There is nothing to say in front of interests, and everyone cannot resist the temptation. The geographical location of the Kingdom of Prussia is arguably one of the worst among the European powers, which determines that they must be careful when expanding.


    The Prussian war was a challenge to Prussia, but also an opportunity. Prussia wanted to develop and grow. The best choice was to step on the Russians. This was decided by the first Russian-Prussian war.


    In recent years, the Berlin government has not been idle. Even if the government has no money in their pockets, they are still trying to find ways to develop the economy. For example: using British and French capital to build railways on newly-occupied land, and even helping Polish people build railways.


    In order to raise development funds, the Berlin government has also increased its exports of resources. A large number of mineral resources in the Rhineland region were exported to France and the German Federal Empire.


    Relying on the export of industrial and commercial products and mineral resources, the Kingdom of Prussia achieved a trade surplus. Of course, the bigger reason is that the Kingdom of Poland has provided a dumping market for Prussian industrial and commercial products.


    Under normal circumstances, a country has a trade surplus, and a large amount of funds flowing from the outside should not be short of money.


    Unfortunately, Prussia is an exception. All of this wealth was used to repay debt, and economically had to be subject to British and French laws.


    In order to repay the debt, the Berlin government reduced its expenses as much as possible. However, this does not include military expenditures. No matter how poor, the army cannot be poor. Even now Prussian military expenditures have never been lower than 45% of fiscal revenue.


    In this context, it is not surprising that the Berlin government wants to take a paycheck and break up the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    Only when the Russian empire is completely defeated can the Kingdom of Prussia have a stable international environment for development, can it suppress military expenditures, develop the economy with peace of mind, and get rid of the debt crisis.


    The split of the Russian-Australian alliance is the first step in winning the war. William I was ready to start the war in advance. If the Tsarist government completed internal reforms, the scale of the war would fall to the Russians.


    In the first Russian-Prussian War, Prussia won the war by virtue of its transportation advantage, and this advantage naturally had to be retained.


    Even with the expansion, the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia and Poland is far less than that of the Russians, which means that they can complete the railway first.


    The current plan is going very smoothly. The railway construction progress in Prussia is not comparable to the Russians at all.


    Although Alexander II had worked hard, Russia was too big, and the thousands of kilometers of railway were not worth mentioning for this empire.


    Strategically, the Russians need at least 300,000 kilometers of railways to get out of traffic difficulties. Even if the territories in Asia are ignored, considering only some European territories, it will also take 150,000 kilometers to barely meet the demand.


    In contrast, the Kingdom of Prussia would be much better. Even if the Kingdom of Poland were added, they would need to build another 20,000 kilometers to meet the needs of war.


    Of course, there is still a long way to go before reaching the level of the German and German empires. The Germans did the railroad to every town.


    In a land area of ??only 540,000 square kilometers, more than 60,000 kilometers of railway have been constructed, which can be said to be a must-see railway within five kilometers. The railway coverage set by the Germans was an unbreakable world record until the 21st century.


    Of course, this special situation was created by the times. After the automobile industry developed, many railways lost their economic value and exited the stage of history.


    The problems facing transportation were also clear to Alexander II. The tragedy is that no one wants to attract foreign investment in railways.


    It is useless to give even more favorable conditions. Many bundled railways in Austria have killed many capitalists. Many railway companies have suffered losses for more than ten years. Who dares to jump to the Russian pit?


    Now the British and French capital invests in the railways of the two countries. They are only investing in economically important trunk roads, and the branch railways are not involved at all.


    Not to mention the Russian railways. Even if the railways from St. Petersburg to Moscow were tendered, no railway company would dare to take risks.


    This is not just an economic risk. The main thing is that everyone has doubts about the credibility of the Tsarist government. In case the railway is completed, the tsarist government announces that the railway is state-owned.


    It is worth mentioning that at present the Russian railway is still state-owned and the high operating costs make private capital daunting.


    An Austrian railway company once visited Russia and concluded that the total operating cost of the Russian railway is three times that of the Austrian railway.


    It''s all winter. With the exception of a few regions, the Russian Empire is a country of ice and snow. In this era of limited technology, railways are not only risky for winter operations, but also require significant maintenance costs.


    The cost is high, the key is to return the land to a sparse population and the economy is backward. Both the cargo flow and the passenger flow are insufficient, and this point simply cannot satisfy the operation of the railway company.


    Without additional strings, who wants to risk building an unprofitable railway?


    Unable to make profits, private capital refused to invest, and the responsibility for Russia''s railway construction fell on the shoulders of the government. The construction progress was naturally slow.


    Even in the 21st century, Russia''s transportation has nothing to do with convenience, the European part is still passable, and the Asian part of passenger transport is still marginal. Large-scale freight transportation is still a problem.


    Not to mention in this era, the total railway mileage operated by the vast Russian Empire was less than 10,000 kilometers, specifically 7,876 kilometers, less than half of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Less than in the same period in history, these are the aftermath of war. The lack of financial resources of the Tsarist government has delayed construction of the railway.


    ...


    When William I was about to dig the wall, Alexandrovich also arrived in London. The strange smell of the oncoming, gray sky, made Alessandrovich frown.


    Known as the world''s largest city, London is actually this scene, it is really disappointing.


    The only pleasing beauty is probably the towering chimney, the thick smoke rising from the sky, dancing in the wind, like a paradise on earth.


    Oh, these beautiful sights can only be viewed from a distance, not playful. In case of being stung, no one will be responsible.


    London in this era is the best portrayal of the beauty of industry. One of the most polluted cities in the world, the haze in the haze world.


    Alexandrovic had good luck. He didn''t come in the winter, otherwise he could feel the most lethal biochemical weapon of this era.


    It is autumn, and the weather in London is still in order. Visibility is still a few hundred meters, and there will be no large-scale poisoning deaths.


    It is not the first time that they have met Alexandrovich, the Crown Prince of England. The two are also relatives, and the European royal family is the same.


    They have a common husband and father, King Christian IX of Denmark, who is respected as "the father-in-law of Europe".


    Facts have proven once again that the European royal family is not easy to mess with, and even the small king''s family can''t hold up the relatives and friends.


    One rule of the European royal family is very good, that is, relatives return to relatives, and war returns to war. Even if you fight on the battlefield, everyone can still be friends in private ... Friends, should not be "relatives".


    This relationship between the two has not affected the diplomacy of Britain and Russia. Alexandrovich is better, he has begun to participate in government affairs, and has a somewhat political say.


    Edward was miserable, because his life was unruly and sometimes missed the checkpoint, so Queen Victoria had never allowed him to take charge of any affairs related to actual politics.


    In other words, it is a bearish crown prince. Except for a noble identity, there is no political room for him to intervene.


    After a courtesy greeting, the two took a horse-drawn carriage and left the noisy port. History seems to be turning a new page at this moment.


    ...


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 Chapter 505： Moving interest

    The Benjamin cabinet has been in a political vortex since the British-Irish War. Not to mention considering re-election, it takes effort to complete this term.


    The colonial ministry took responsibility for this. Colonial Minister Louis and Cape Town Governor Delphi resigned at the same time. The opposition still refused to stop, catching this issue and chasing after it.


    If the "Three Nations Alliance" had not attracted the public''s attention and shifted the focus of public opinion, chances are that Tangning Street has now changed its owner.


    This is not enough. If you want to cover up this stain, the cabinet must also make greater achievements in politics and diplomacy.


    Relations with Russia are also part of it. Capitalists need to open the Russian market and earn more profits.


    In this context, Alexandrovich''s visit to London was naturally welcomed by the London government.


    ...


    "His Royal Highness, we agree in principle that your country wants to borrow. As long as you can persuade bankers, it won''t matter how much you borrow."


    Foreign Minister McLean personally said that this is his true idea. As long as the Russians can convince bankers, the London government will not interfere, no matter how much money they borrow.


    Alexandrovich frowned, and if he could persuade bankers, he wouldn''t have to deal with the British Foreign Office.


    "My Excellency, we are now in trouble and need the help of your government."


    When he said this, Alessandrovich was deeply stimulated in his heart. He wanted the Crown Prince to be inferior for a loan.


    No way, people have to bow their heads under the eaves. If you don''t do it yourself, Alexandrovich is sure that the bureaucracy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have absolutely no way to tell the results.


    This is not their incompetence, mainly because the British want to come to a political show to enhance the government''s reputation among the people.


    Compared with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talking with him as the Crown Prince can add more topicality.


    Alexandrovich also needs this qualification to increase his prestige in the country.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs McLean smiled calmly and said calmly: "We are also happy to help friends, but now we have a little trouble.


    The tariff barriers set up by your government have seriously affected the normal operation of relations between the two countries. If your country can join the free trade system, then these are not a problem.


    This is a win-win option. Once you join the free trade system, your agricultural exports will not be subject to any restrictions. It is of great help to solve your country''s financial problems. "


    Free trade system, which was proposed by the British in order to open the markets of European countries. While expanding the British commodity market, it is also accompanied by the pound-gold settlement system, or the implementation of currency hegemony.


    At present, the Russians still implement the gold-silver complex standard system. Once they have joined this system, they must reform the gold standard currency system.


    The tsarist government''s monetary system reform has already begun, but it has always been carried out with the help of Austria. As the relationship between the two countries has been cold, the Russians'' monetary reforms have also stalled.


    This allowed the British to see the opportunity and wanted to take the opportunity to replace it. The Aegis-the gold system that the Russians stepped in from half a foot-into the sterling-gold system, thus opening up the distance from competitors.


    Three international systems are popular in the international currency market today: the pound-gold system, the Aegis-gold system, and the franc-gold and silver system.


    There is no doubt that the British have two major gold producing places in Canada and Australia. With so many colonial plunders accumulated, the pound-gold system naturally prevails.


    Followed closely by the Aegis-Gold system, Austria''s domestic gold production is not low, and the addition of gold from the African continent also occupies an important position in the international currency market.


    However, there is still a long way to go before the British. In order to fill this gap, the Vienna government has always attracted Russians to join.


    However, Alexander II did not want to be a younger brother, and this issue has not been discussed. After the Tsarist government''s financial crisis broke out, the two sides started negotiations again. However, the gap between the two sides was too large, and it still ended.


    In contrast, the French gold and silver standard system is more tragic. France''s gold production was too low to meet demand and had to adopt a re-standard system.


    Although most countries in this era have a mixed standard, the value of gold and silver coins often changes, which brings great difficulties to settlement.


    To maintain the stability of the value of the franc, the French also worked hard. However, this still cannot stop the fact that silver has depreciated.


    The gold standard is insufficient, and the silver standard is overcapacity. The silver output in this era has begun to skyrocket, and the growth rate far exceeds the growth rate of social wealth.


    Alexandrovich was silent, and joining the British-led free trade system involved too much, and it was not his decision at all.


    Don''t look at McLean''s loan is not a problem. It sounds very good. In fact, the problem is huge.


    Besides, if the tariff protection is lost, can Russia''s fragile industry and commerce survive?


    Why is there no industrial power in the British free trade system? It''s not worrying, it has been hit by the domestic industry and commerce. In this era, British manufacturing is a guarantee of quality.


    Economically and politically. In joining the British-led free trade system, Austria''s response must also be considered.


    Don''t look at the deteriorating relationship between the two countries, it''s just political, and private business contacts are still very close.


    The second Russian-Russian war has begun to emerge, and both sides are preparing for the war. At this time, the importance of Austria becomes irreplaceable.


    Even if it joined the British free trade system, the London government could not support the Russian Empire in the Russian-Prussian War. Prussia and Poland were loyal brothers.


    Of course, as long as the Tsarist government is willing to renounce hatred and not avenge the two countries, then the British can also mediate their conflicts.


    This idea flickered into Alexandrovic''s mind. It is true that he is a pacifist, but he is definitely not a Virgin.


    After thinking for a while, Alessandrovich asked, "My Excellency, I know the benefits of free trade.


    Your country''s industrial strength is number one in the world. Once there are no tariff barriers, China''s nascent national industry will probably be destroyed soon.


    At present, the industrial population of the Russian Empire has exceeded six million. Once problems occur, it will trigger a wave of unemployment and seriously threaten national security. How to solve these problems? "


    The Marquis Macleans explained in a hurry: "His Royal Highness, you are really worried. There may be many industries that will be affected, but your country also has many advantageous industries.


    For example, agriculture, your country ¡¯s agriculture has the most potential in Europe, and once it joins the free trade system, it is sooner or later to surpass Austria.


    How big is the agricultural product processing industry in Austria? Presumably nobody knows it better than you.


    If your country relies on the advantages of local grain production and develops supporting processing industries, you will not be afraid of anyone competing.


    Just by exporting agricultural products, your country can create hundreds of millions of pounds in exports. Is the profit in it not enough to make up for the lack of other industries?


    Not only agriculture, your country is rich in resources, it is also an innate advantage. As long as it is integrated, there is no fear of competition at all. "


    Alessandrovich didn''t show his face, and deep inside was already very disgusted. Except for provoking Russia-Austria relations, everything else is fake.


    The international grain market has been saturated. Now that the Russian Empire joins in, it will at most have a share. If you want to reach the level that Macleans says, first defeat Austria before you talk!


    My family knows their own affairs. There is a serious gap between Russia and Austria in agricultural production technology, which cannot be bridged overnight.


    Poor natural conditions are also an important factor limiting Russian agricultural exports. Besides, the high shipping cost alone increases the cost.


    In addition to these issues, agricultural product processing technology is also an issue. First of all, these machinery and equipment must be imported, and the quality of locally produced machinery and equipment is not enough.


    Second, the lack of skilled workers has led to a high rate of defective products. This is a common problem of the Russian industry and commerce. Even with the same machinery and equipment, the rate of defective products produced by them is higher than that of European countries.


    So many questions, all added together, have significantly increased costs. How can they compete with their competitors in agricultural exports?


    The Russian empire is rich in resources, and a sentence should be added after it-traffic is backward. No matter how rich the resources are, what else can you say?


    It''s okay to join the free trade system, but it has to be done by the British. What Alexandrovich needed were tangible benefits, not a vain painting.


    "My Excellency, what you are saying is just the direction of future development. In the short term, the Russian Empire will not gain any benefit from joining the free trade system.


    However, the price we have to pay is very serious. Not only domestic industries and commerce will be affected, but it will even cause the Russo-Austrian alliance to collapse. This is not a peer-to-peer transaction, and treating friends should not be so hypocritical. "


    Alexandrovich deliberately aggravated his tone and expressed his dissatisfaction to Macleans.


    ...


    In the first round of confrontation, the two sides failed to test each other, and the negotiations came to an end.


    However, Alessandrovich was really tempted, whether or not the British were drawing cakes, but it was really tempting to be able to obtain the supremacy in the agricultural export market.


    Just thinking about his competitors made him despair. In this era, the Russian Empire only exported food, but not other agricultural products. There were not so many reasons for this, it was a transportation problem.


    Fruits and vegetables, from the Russian Empire to European countries for sale, rotten almost halfway.


    Wheat, potatoes, beans, and corn are the key products of the Russian Empire. The acreage of cash crops is too small and the export share is very small.


    For example: cotton. Because of factors such as production technology, geographical conditions, and transportation, the Russians lost their competitiveness.


    These problems can''t be solved overnight. It is too difficult to make up for the shortcomings inherently.


    ...


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 Chapter 506： Are acting

    The British-Russian negotiations were not kept secret. Franz, far away from Vienna, received the news, and even the contents of the negotiations were restored.


    Everyone understands the simple truth of selling at a price. The Russians deliberately leaked the news, apparently waiting for Austria to bid.


    It doesn''t have to be taller than the British, as long as there is little difference, the Tsarist government will definitely choose to stand with Austria.


    This is determined by interests. The value of the existence of the Russian-Australian alliance can be more valuable than that of the British-Russian alliance. Moreover, the British will not yet ally with them.


    Opening the map shows that the long border between Russia and Austria does not have so many dangerous lines to put on. Without the covenant, pressure on defense alone would be a headache.


    This is especially true for the already exhausted Tsarist government. If you turn your back on Austria, it means that every country that borders them is an enemy, or a potential enemy.


    When the Russian empire was strong, it was an expedition, and it established a great reputation. Now that it is showing fatigue, it has become a pack of wolves and tigers.


    The last Russian-Prussian war told the Tsar government how many enemies they had. If the second Russian-Prussian war fails again, then the Nordic Federation should rush up to share the meat.


    It''s no secret that Finns and Sweden are hooking up. When the Russian Empire was strong, the Swedes were very peaceful, but with the defeat of the Russian-Prussian War, Karl XV dared to openly meet the leaders of the Finnish Independence Movement.


    Of course, this potential threat cannot scare the Russians. Although it is difficult for the Russians to get out, it is not a big problem to keep the current foundation.


    Although there are many enemies, not many are willing to contribute. Except for the Kingdom of Prussia, Kingdom of Poland, and the Ottoman Empire, these three enemies seem to have no possibility of relaxation, and the rest of the enemies will only fall.


    Now that the Tsarist government is clanging poorly, they have no other cards in addition to the domestic market. They now have to sell for a good price.


    Originally, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, wanted to bid and compete together. Unfortunately, the French are very busy now and are unwilling to participate in the competition.


    ...


    Putting down the tea cup in his hand, Franz asked with a somber face: "The Russians have shown their chips. Do you think we should compete with the British?"


    It can be seen that his mood is very bad. At this time, the tsarist government was doing something that completely hit Austria.


    South Africa ¡¯s gold has not yet been mined. In the struggle for currency hegemony, the Aegis-Gold system was already in a disadvantage. At this time, the Tsarist government fell to the British, and the British pound could basically be declared a victory.


    Prime Minister Felix replied angrily: "Your Majesty, we cannot let the Russians take this blackmail, we need to teach them a profound lesson."


    In order to win the Russians into the Aegis-the golden system, Austria also paid a lot of money. The benefits have been taken, and this one is coming again. In the view of Prime Minister Felix, this is betrayal.


    Franz nodded, and did not wait for others to speak. He immediately decided: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds the Russians that the Russian-Olympic alliance is about to expire, and their approach is very chilling!"


    It is impossible to bid. It is impossible to sell the same product twice. The Tsarist government lacks money, regardless of Franz''s affairs.


    For any reason, as long as you violate the agreement, even if it is an oral agreement, it is also a betrayal.


    After a pause, Franz stopped again: "Forget it, don''t be annoying at this time. Send an invitation to the Prussians, and William I knows what to do."


    Oral threats, how can there be deterrents in actual action? The Russian dared to fall to the British, and he supported Prussia in the next Russian-Prussian war.


    Although the Berlin government can''t come up with chips, the cakes drawn by others are big enough!


    Unless Alexander II can lay down the Prussians before the end of the Russian-Austrian League, Franz has nothing to say that he is not a treacherous person and Austria will certainly be neutral.


    If the Russian-Austrian alliance dissolves and the Prussian-Russian war breaks out, then don''t blame him for falling. In addition, simply severing Russia-Austria trade can make the Russians hurt their nerves.


    If this is not enough, it is also a good choice to let the Prussian Navy enter the Aegean Sea and let them join forces with the Ottoman Navy to block the Russians from entering the Mediterranean trade channel.


    Many people will play about things like falling in the rocks. If the Nordic Federation doesn''t know about closing the gates of the Baltic Sea, Franz will look down on them.


    With the two lifelines broken, the Tsarist government can never import strategic materials from the Far East to wage war?


    The Siberian Railway has not yet been repaired, and even if it started immediately, it would take more than ten years.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "Your Majesty, we do not need to be so proactive. Prussians should be more anxious than us, or they will come to their own door soon.


    Britain and Russia began to move closer, and their boss still did not support them in the next war, which is an unknown.


    If the Prussians can''t disrupt this British-Russian deal, they can only move closer to us. Relatively speaking, in eastern Europe, our voice is the most important. "


    ...


    Every politician is a qualified actor. The Russians tried the currency system, and Franz naturally cooperated.


    This is not a bunch of bigwigs from the Vienna government, they have performed a big show for them, showing the Russians what they want to see.


    Before long, the content of this meeting will be transmitted to Alexander II''s desk through a secret channel, and then it''s his turn to have a headache.


    True or false, even Franz himself wasn''t sure if the content of this meeting would become a reality.


    The only certainty was that Franz was falsely "angry." The emperor who has been for so many years has long learned how to be emotional and emotional, how can it be revealed?


    Moreover, everyone has their own positions and think from the position of the Russians. They are not wrong in doing this.


    Franz also often does things with teammates, and it is also common for teammates to pit. If this were to be angry, Franz would probably have been mad.


    If he was really angry, Franz wouldn''t have a meeting. Instead, take direct action to retaliate, for example: keep a pirate in the Aegean Sea, and block the Russian door.


    Or sponsor a fund for the Russian Revolutionary Party to let them block the Tsarist government.


    In contrast, supporting the Kingdom of Prussia was a totally bad idea. A fall of Russia and a rise of Prussia, isn''t it a waste of time?


    The acting was to "repair the boardwalk in the Ming Dynasty and secretly cross the Chencang." After so long preparing for it, Austria has to take action.


    It won''t be long before the strategic value of the Persian Gulf will be realized, and Franz naturally has to step in. In any case, the British cannot dominate here.


    If it were not too close to India, the British would stare too closely. Franz had already acted.


    Don''t take advantage of the alliance between the three nations to reach out to Oman and reach out to the Strait of Hormuz. What time is left?


    Austria knocked the British sap in South Africa, and the London government drew the Russians into the free trade system and pried Austria''s corner. Franz again took the opportunity to reach out to the Persian Gulf the British were staring at, everyone had their own means.


    The Russians probably never dreamed of it, and Franz was going to sell them to the British from the beginning.


    There is no way to grab a large area of ??British South Africa, and now to grab the Persian Gulf, which the British regard as something in their pocket, there is always a need to appease the British mood.


    Currency hegemony is not so easy to establish, especially in the gold standard era. If the British do not have enough gold in their hands, is the pound-gold system still playing?


    That being the case, it is better to make the British happy for a few days first. Use the halo of victory to conceal their failure in overseas colonial expansion.


    As for the Russians, I am sorry that with the increasing conflict of interest between the two countries, this alliance is almost unsustainable, and this cannot be restored by individuals.


    Unless the Russian Empire continues to decline, everyone can become good friends. Obviously this is impossible, and Franz''s reforms have threatened Franz.


    In this reform, Alexander II has too much to emulate Austria. Compared to the original time and space, this social reform is much more thorough.


    Not only did the serfs liberate, Alexander II also resolved land conflicts, and even industrial development was very fast.


    Since the end of the civil war, the industry and commerce of the Russian Empire has entered a period of rapid development. Although industrial products are still garbage as usual, the growth rate of production capacity is still amazing.


    The industrial capacity lost during the Russian-Prussian War was restored in just such a few years, and the total industrial output surpassed before the war.


    Had it not been for traffic and lack of capital, the Russian Empire would have been reborn. Once any of these issues are resolved, it will enter a period of rapid development.


    They already have the basic elements of industrial development: rich resources, cheap labor costs, and appropriate development policies.


    There is no way. After the large-scale land reclamation, Russia''s grain production has been slow-moving, and domestic food prices have been falling and falling, resulting in a significant reduction in labor costs.


    Labor costs in Russia are only a quarter of those in Austria and only a fifth of those in Britain. This is an unparalleled advantage for a labor-intensive industry.


    Not only labor is cheap, even industrial raw materials are also very cheap. The only thing that is expensive is the transportation cost, but this is not the case everywhere. The Russian Empire also has rivers.


    Sooner or later, capitalists will see these advantages. As long as the tsarist government can maintain its current level of governance, it will be a matter of time before it develops.


    This was the credit of Alexander II, who deterred the Russian bureaucracy by killing chickens and tamarins. As of now, he has exiled thousands of bureaucrats to Siberia to enjoy the northern scenery.


    Corruption and corruption in the Tsarist government is still serious, but its enforcement capacity has been improved by several grades, and no one dares to violate the tsarist yin.


    The more he knew, the more Franz knew the horrors of the Russian Empire. Perhaps now Austria is no longer afraid of Russia''s rise, but it is not necessary to cultivate a competitor.


    Therefore, when the Russians were in a mood, Franz was no longer soothing. In order to obtain benefits by this means, the tsarist government made a wrong judgment from the beginning.


    Including the currency reforms carried out by Alexander II, Franz was not active. Although there is a lot of interest in getting involved, the Russians have benefited the most.


    Now that the Tsarist government is going to sell this for a price, it''s better to drag it down. It wouldn''t matter if the Tsarist government fell to the British.


    The British are not charitable. If the bankers in London don''t pick up a layer of skin from them, would they be embarrassed to be bankers?


    In order not to betray the name of betrayal, Franz also threw out this benefit. Anyway, the credibility of the Tsarist government is rotten, and it is no big deal to let them bear the crime of breaking the alliance.


    ...


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 Chapter 507： History correction

    The cold wind was insignificant, and in September Saint Petersburg had a touch of coolness. In the Winter Palace, Alexander II was still dealing with government affairs, and the wrinkles on his forehead were telling the vicissitudes of time.


    After the Russian Empire turned from prosperity to decline, Alexander II had a strong sense of mission and did not allow himself to be indulged in the slightest.


    A man in his 40s and 50s approached and whispered, "Your Majesty, this is top-secret news from Vienna."


    After receiving the sealed information and confirming the imprint, Alexander II slowly pointed at the secret and said, "I see, Ferens, you go out!"


    It is absolutely a major event that can be called top secret information. Alexander II did not have the hobby of sharing information with the people around him. He had no trust.


    The secret was opened, and the content had happened in half a month. There is no way. There are no radios these days. How can we conceal the Austrians if we use wire telegraph to spread the news?


    It''s even more difficult to use a password, which is equivalent to telling others that there is something wrong with the news. Come check it!


    Telegrams of this era were charged based on the number of words, and ordinary telegrams were only a few words. Obviously, the transmission of information cannot be so hasty. If the meaning is not clearly expressed, it is a disaster.


    From Vienna to St. Petersburg, it only took half a month, this efficiency is already the limit of the times.


    Time passed minute by minute, the wrinkles on Alexander II''s forehead became more and more wrinkled. After finally reading the secret, a sigh came slowly.


    At this moment Alexander II was lost, and things did not go according to his plan. The Vienna government attaches less importance to currency hegemony than he expected.


    Of course, it is also possible that the smoke bomb was released, but he did not dare to gamble. The consequences of this misjudgment can be disastrous.


    It is impossible to abandon the plan. If sufficient capital cannot be obtained from the outside world this time, the development of the Russian Empire will be affected.


    It doesn''t matter in normal times, it is better to develop slowly, and you can lay the foundation more firmly.


    Not now, the enemy will not leave them that much time. If the Russian Empire cannot increase its power in the shortest possible time, it will be devastated before they develop.


    Do not look at the Russian Empire is still a giant, but there are not many enemies around it, a family can not eat them, a dozen houses swarmed up, it is not necessarily.


    Once it fails again, the prestige accumulated over hundreds of years in the Russian Empire will be lost. The best result is as lingering as the Ottoman Empire.


    This is a dead end. Back to the British, they can get financial assistance, but it is very likely that Austria, the most important ally, will be lost. Continue to maintain the Russian-Olympic alliance, and there is no way to solve the financial problem.


    For Russia to win the next war, Austria''s support is crucial, at least for the Austrians not to fall to Prussia. This is a geopolitical decision, and Britain and France have to lag behind on this issue.


    The Russo-Austrian alliance is still easy to handle and can get unconditional support from Austria without paying a price. If there is no covenant, then this is a matter of interest.


    There was a voice deep inside that told him: Be careful, things are not so simple.


    In order to dismantle the Russian-Austrian alliance and to establish a pound currency hegemony, the British naturally offered to bid. But what if the goal is achieved? Who knows if the British will default?


    The treaty is often a piece of waste paper. What if the British do not fulfill their contract, or if they are discounted during the implementation process?


    It''s hard to cover the water. When you step out, it''s hard to turn back. It is easy to dismantle the Russian-Austrian alliance, and it is difficult to establish it again.


    Alexander II had an anti-Austrian tendency, which was based on the strongness of the Russian Empire. Now that the Russian Empire has fallen, the Russian-Austrian alliance has become crucial.


    Now he understands why Nicholas I insisted on establishing the Russian-Olympic alliance. The existence of this alliance is not only for the capture of Constantinople, but also a guarantee of the strategic security of the Russian Empire.


    As long as this alliance exists, there is no fear of invasion of European territories by foreign enemies. Even now, Prussia will never dare to deal with them before the covenant is lifted.


    After the failure of the Prussian-Russian war, Russia can successfully survive the dangerous period, and the role of the Russian-Australian alliance is also the most important factor.


    After the establishment of the Russian-Australian alliance, both countries have gained substantial benefits. Russia''s successful expansion in the Balkan Peninsula captured the coveted Constantinople; Austria achieved expansion in the Balkan Peninsula, and also merged with South Germany to rebuild the Shinra Empire.


    If you wish, Alexander II can also obtain the Dardanelles through territorial exchange and control the channel to the Mediterranean.


    If at the beginning of his throne, he would certainly find ways to do this territorial deal with Austria and expand Russia''s influence into the Mediterranean.


    There are no longer such unrealistic illusions. It is easy to enter the Mediterranean and it is difficult to gain a foothold.


    If the British, French, Austrian Alliance was not established, and the British were crowded out, why would Russia have a foothold in the Mediterranean?


    ...


    The more you think about it, the harder it is to make up your mind. It is absolutely impossible to have no money, and the Russian-Austrian alliance is also very important. This is bound to be a difficult choice.


    In fact, Alexander II did not have much choice at all. Whether the Russian-Austrian alliance can be maintained is not only his decision. The position of the Vienna government is also important.


    If the Austrian does not want to renew his contract, then even if he does not cooperate with the British, the alliance will also go bankrupt.


    It''s just that Franz wants to lose face. When the Russian-Austrian alliance was established, it was in a weak period in Austria. To some extent, the Russians also pulled Austria.


    Because of its face, the impression that the Vienna government has given to the outside world has always been safeguarding the Russian-Olympic alliance, and there is no meaning to fall into the rock.


    This illusion caused Alexander II to make a wrong judgment. Only with this temptation, I want to raise my own price through British and French, so as to obtain more loans from the Vienna government.


    As a result, the first step was out, and now I am in an awkward position. The Vienna government seemed to be embarrassed and angry, and did not follow the rules at all.


    Franz Alexander''s headache, Franz didn''t know, he was still annoyed. The situation in Mexico finally collapsed, and less than a week after the French withdrawal, Massimilino I lost control of the country.


    Now that Queen Carlotta has returned to Europe for help, she has failed to convince the French, and has now returned to Vienna.


    Just ask for help, anyway, there are benefits. It is a pity that most of the industries in Mexico were mortgaged to the French, and Massimiliano I did not have much chips at all.


    There was no money for recruiting mercenaries. Historical lessons taught Franz that the emperor was poor and basically had no good results.


    The muddy waters of Mexico, Franz will not go there. Empress Carlotta persuaded Massimilino I to abdicate, but instead was educated, and Franz left on the spot.


    There is no way to communicate with people with abnormal thoughts. What "the Mexican people need ..." According to Franz, the Mexican people now want to send Massimilino I to the guillotine.


    Opening your eyes to talking nonsense does not bring this. If at the beginning of the throne, Massimilino I had a chance to turn the tide, now no one can go up.


    The patience of the people has been frustrated. The reforms over the years have just stayed on paper and came out of course: the policy of benefiting the country and the people has finally become a policy of scourge the country and the people.


    The emperor, who had become a lonely widow, was left with a bunch of cannonball parties, and Franz didn''t know what to say.


    Without support in Austria, Queen Carlotta went to other European countries for help. Don''t even think about it, Franz knew it would be impossible.


    No good, who wants to visit the muddy waters of Mexico. The lesson for the French is that everyone must think twice.


    Franz is now waiting for the rebels to break through Mexico City, and then inducing Massimilino I to return home, even if it is over.


    This time will not be too long. As soon as the French army withdraws, the rebels kick off the counterattack. It is better to expect the Mexican government forces to suppress the rebellion than to expect the rebels to break into internal strife and be torn apart in internal friction.


    At present, the Mexican rebel army is also full of internal contradictions, mixing a large number of conservatives and racists. As long as these contradictions are detonated, they will soon be torn apart.


    But before that, they had a common goal to get Massimilino I off. When this goal is fulfilled, Mexico will start fighting for hundreds of years.


    It is worth mentioning that many leaders in the insurgent army were from the Royalists and the Constitutional Party, and even had the hero who originally supported Massimilino.


    To turn them all into a revolutionary party, Franz had to admit that Massimilino I was still capable. The emperor did this, and there are few in world history.


    However, these people are not proud of it. It is their turn to be unlucky when the revolution is successful. If they''re doing well, where do the faces of the Hapsburg family rest?


    Massimilino does garbage in Mexico. It can only make them worse. Someone needs to set it aside to restore their face.


    Originally, this group of people did not have a good climate. They were caught in an internal struggle just after taking power, and now Franz just pushed it. Let the warlord melee come ahead of time and expand the sphere of influence by the way.


    No, it cannot be said to be coming in advance, it should be the corrective force of history, and let history return to the original track.


    Because of Franz''s butterfly effect, the French invested more power, allowing the Mexican empire to persist for a few more years.


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 Chapter 508： Loyalty is fighting

    Lightning failed to tear the heavy dark clouds. After the thunder rolled in the low clouds, the heavy rain fell down and raged, like God was crying for the misfortune of Mexico City.


    In the palace, Massimilino I was sitting quietly, motionless, as if he had entered the state of sage, not in favor of things, not in grief, everything outside seemed to have nothing to do with him.


    "Your Majesty, let''s go! The enemy is going to besiege, and he won''t be able to leave anymore!"


    The guard''s anxious words brought Massimilino I back to reality. The heavy rain came in time, successfully delaying the speed of the rebels.


    Massimilino I shook his head and said, "Without Feren, there is no emperor in Mexico. I''ll wait for them here, you all go!"


    Seeing that the situation had gone, Massimilino I did not make a final fight, but dismissed his men and faced failure alone.


    This approach is undoubtedly correct, allowing him to successfully avoid the ugliness of human nature. If you really take everyone to the funeral, it is estimated that you will be betrayed once.


    Except for a few diehards, everyone else has run away. Of course, it is not necessarily his loyalty that remains, and a large number of people are too close, leaving the emperor''s asylum and exile.


    If you follow the other emperor, you have enough money in your own pocket, and it is not bad to exile overseas.


    Following this is not the same, even if it is usually good, it is very limited to fall into the hands. Now even if you want to run, you have to consider the economic situation. It is not so easy to live a hard life.


    In many people''s eyes, Massimilino I, an overpowered emperor, is still very valuable. Even if he stepped down now, the Hapsburg family is still in its heyday, and there is still a chance for restoration in the future.


    No matter how bad it is, you can find a long-term meal ticket and follow the emperor''s loyalty. Can you still be hungry?


    Unfortunately, Maximilian I was not an ordinary person, and he was not ready to run at all. No matter how their people lobby, they are unwilling to take refuge in the Austrian African colonies.


    This caused a lot of suffering. The rebels did not necessarily dare to kill the emperor, but there was no pressure to kill them. Even if it is in order to render their justice, the revolutionaries will have to kill.


    The original time and space accidentally killed too much, causing Mexico to fall into a warlord melee. The situation is now similar, the revolution always needs bloodshed.


    Their failed reformists are naturally the best offerings. Without wrongdoing, their biggest problem is incompetence.


    Not all the way, don''t enter a house. Massimilino I was an idealist himself, and all who gathered around him were like-minded idealists.


    Everyone is very good when they are bragging, and when they do things, they drop the chain. Whatever a little bit capable, will not let the rebels come back.


    Not to mention, as long as the killing ring is started from the beginning, or the group of political prisoners is not to be pardoned, the development of the rebel army is not as fast.


    At present, the top ten of the insurgent army were all released by Massimilino I, and the remaining four-fifths were out of their unrealistic reforms.


    You need to know that when the situation was the best, the rebels had a few guerrillas numbered one hundred and eighty. If the chain was not dropped at the critical moment, there would be no rebels.


    "Your Majesty, leave first, and we will have a chance to rise again later. Napoleon has all been restored in June. Why stick to the momentary gains and losses?"


    The middle-aged guard is really anxious, others can run, he can''t. He followed from Austria. As the guard of Massimiliano I, if the Emperor lost his way home, even if the Habsburgs didn''t bother him, how could he raise his head in the second half of his life?


    After this failed speculation, his ambitions have almost been wiped out, and those who have built up their careers and do n¡¯t want to worry about it, as long as they can enjoy their old age.


    Anyway, he was just the captain of Massimiliano I, and he was not responsible for the downfall of the Mexican government. As long as he returned with the emperor safely, it was not a failure.


    After returning, you can continue to serve as the captain of the abdicated emperor Massimilino I, playing the image of a loyal minister. It is impossible for the Habsburgs to treat the loyal minister.


    Relying on intimidation and temptation, Phelan still gathered a team of 100 people, ready to **** Massimilino I run.


    Of course, this was done in the name of Massimilino I. The benefits of promising to go out were still to be paid by the old emperor.


    Do not doubt, no matter how dismal, Massimilino is still a big man. As long as we return to Vienna, fulfilling these promises is not a problem at all.


    He even prepared for the failure, and then took the emperor into the Austrian embassy. If the rebels dared to attack, it would just provide an excuse for the Vienna government to interfere.


    Massimilino also Shen Qin in the failure, naturally did not pay attention to his actions. He still shook his head and said after a moment of silence, "Napoleon has failed. Why did we succeed?"


    Phelan was dumbfounded that the middle-aged and middle-aged middle-aged people were not easy to mess with, just to admit death. Success is naturally a slim chance, he just made an excuse for running.


    "His Majesty, the rebels are only one day away from Mexico City. Once the rain stops their chance to besiege the city. If we miss this opportunity, we will have a hard time leaving."


    Massimilino I still shook his head and seemed to have made up his mind to stay and ask the rebels why they would rebel.


    ...


    The rebels did not march in the rain, are they really compassionate soldiers? The answer is no. Many people, including President Juarez, do not know what to do with Massimilino I.


    Now everyone is deliberately leaving such an obvious loophole, that is, let him get out of the way, it is best to die on the road, so you don''t have to worry.


    Without a solution, political struggle is complicated. Don''t think that Massimilino I pardoned many high-ranking rebels, these people were grateful to him. Even if gratitude exists, no one dares to reveal it in the face of reality.


    No matter what they think in their hearts, these people will definitely shout and kill him on the bright side, and they are still very determined.


    In addition, some people were once supporters of Massimiliano I. Their interests were damaged during the reform process and they stood on the opposite side.


    Those who have lost their interests naturally hate Massimiliano I. If they do not shout and kill him, they are really sorry for the Mexican people.


    That''s how Massimilino I was sent to the guillotine. But now it''s different. Austria and Mexico are neighbors.


    If Massimilino I is killed, who knows if the Habsburgs will give up, and what if they invade Mexico in the name of revenge?


    Everyone shouted a slogan, but did not want to fight Austria. Don''t look at the French troop withdrawal, in fact, the French have always been fighting against them, leaving a shadow deep in their hearts.


    President Juarez did not want to keep the trouble of Massimiliano I, nor was he willing to stimulate Austrians for this issue.


    Unlike the French, who left after failure, Austria has a foundation. The forces of the Austrian Central American colonies could not swallow Mexico, but they could still bite a piece of meat from them.


    Juarez is not a native, he still cares about international politics, at least he knows his neighbors.


    The United States of America wants the Mexican market, the Confederate States of America are also paying their attention, and the three countries, Britain and Austria, are staring at them.


    Before, there were French people blocking them, these forces were very restrained, now the pressure is on their shoulders.


    With the prestige of driving away the French, whether he can deter these enemies, President Juarez has no idea.


    He preferred to keep the hidden danger of Massimiliano I, rather than incur interference from various countries because of this problem.


    The rain stopped, and Massimilino I remained in the palace and refused to leave this sad place.


    The rebels were on their way to Mexico City. Mexico City was already frightened, and Phelan was almost unable to suppress the people.


    An impatient guard asked: "General, will your Majesty not leave?"


    Don''t look at Ferron as just a guard captain, but the rank is not low at all, or a lieutenant general of the Mexican Empire. In this regard, Massimilino I was very generous.


    "Kalandi, calm down. Send someone to stare at the rebels. Now the situation has changed. Her Majesty refused to leave the palace. When necessary, we can only force him into the Austrian embassy.


    I have already talked with the Austrian Minister. You and your family members may acquire Austrian nationality. The rebels dare not move Austrian citizens. "


    After listening to Phelan''s explanation, the mood of the crowd stabilized. The Mexican Empire was also a semi-colonial and semi-feudal empire, and the powers also had many privileges here.


    When dealing with foreign affairs, the Mexican government has always been cautious. Relatively speaking, during the reign of Massimiliano I, it was the most tough period for Mexico.


    Because of his origin, Massimilino I knew the European countries very well, and did not have so much fear.


    Government officials feared nothing but scared him as an emperor. In many cases, it can be implemented according to the law, and even if the ministers of various countries come forward, he can calmly respond.


    This is of no use, it is impossible for the emperor to handle everything. There are still many privileges to be had, and officials are daunting.


    With this amulet, at least it can be guaranteed not to be liquidated by the rebels. You can raise a butcher knife inside, and when you are outside, the Juarez government will never dare to kill.


    Now he''s following Fei Lun, all the proper royalists. The emperor is the country. Following the emperor, naturally there is no so-called treason, and everyone has no psychological pressure.


    Many people are still betting that Massimilino I will be restored for only one reason: his origin. The Habsburgs have the power to restore him. In normal thinking, the Habsburgs have no reason to give up the crown they have.


    The contradiction between Massimilino I and the family is not known to ordinary people. The Habsburgs are embarrassed to announce that Massimilino is even more afraid to speak out.


    The rebels are coming, and Mexico City has made a mess, smashed and burned, and every moment is staged, showing the ugliness of human nature.


    In the evening, a young soldier broke into the palace with his horse, still sipping: "The rebels have entered the city."


    With the news, the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became tense. This time Phelan didn''t go to ask Maximilian I, and immediately decided: "Go, everyone escorted to the Austrian embassy."


    Regardless of whether Maximilian I wanted it or not, he was forcibly mounted on a carriage and went to the Austrian embassy in Mexico.


    Obviously, the Austrian Embassy with a small space cannot accommodate so many people, but it does not matter that the embassy can be temporarily expanded.


    The surrounding buildings were planted with the Austrian flag and became part of the Austrian embassy in Mexico.


    The emperor was here, and it was completely legal to expand the embassy. The wood is in a boat, and Maximilian I could not blame others for making their own claims. This is also being loyal.


    The companion of the Austrian Minister Compton was about to laugh, knowing that this is the credit for coming to the door, the opportunity is rare.


    The successful return of Massimilino I to his country can talk about His Majesty the Great Emperor; even if it fails, it also creates an excuse for intervention in Mexico.


    Compton is not afraid of the rebels, no matter how the Mexican rebels dare not take him as the Austrian Minister. If he is moved, he will declare war on Austria.


    This terror consequence is not something this new government can bear. Everyone worked so hard for so many years, and finally turned over and became the master, but no one wants to continue to go back to hide in Tibet.


    After settling down Massimilino I, Minister Compton immediately promised to everyone: "Don''t worry, you will be the guards of the Austrian Embassy in Mexico from now on.


    We have prepared our uniforms, and you can change them later. If the rebels dare to act, it is a challenge to the great Austria! "


    Apparently, Compton was well prepared. Since contacting Phelan, he immediately sent a batch of uniforms from the Austrian Central American colonies.


    Now just changing into a suit, the nature is instantly different. Guarded by the emperor of Mexico, he became a guard of the Austrian embassy.


    As for whether Austria has a garrison right in Mexico City, don''t consider this issue, it must be there! Even if it is not available, Massimilino I can issue it temporarily.


    Regardless of whether the Republican government led by Juarez will not recognize it, Austria has garrison right now. Compton fully demonstrated the business level of a major minister, and calmly obtained a privilege for Austria.


    Cheers rang, and now it was finally safe. Being guards of the Austrian embassy means that they have escaped the storm.


    The only thing lost was Massimilino I, lying in bed alone and sighing.


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 Chapter 509： Embassy situation

    He captured Mexico City without hesitation and overthrew the rule of Massimilino I. The Republican government led by Juarez finally got rid of the name of the rebel and became a real name.


    Too late to celebrate, Juarez received the news that Massimiliano I had hid in the Austrian embassy, ??making his good mood disappear for a moment.


    There is no doubt that Massimilino I stayed in Mexico City was an untimely bomb that could trigger a major political earthquake at any time.


    Rather than waiting, Massimilino I was now making trouble for them, albeit unconsciously.


    Massimiliano I has not abdicated and remains an internationally recognized Mexican ruler. In contrast, the Republican government led by Juarez has not yet been recognized.


    This uprising is under the banner of "Tyrant Tyrant". Now the emperor is in the Austrian embassy. Do they arrest or not?


    A young military officer eagerly tried, "His President, there are not many garrisons in the Austrian Embassy. Shall we send someone to rush in to grab the Maximilian asshole?"


    Juarez also secretly scolded Maximilian I in his heart, leaving a way to escape, and he didn''t know to run. Isn''t that his brain sick?


    "Ball, have you got water in your head? That''s the Austrian embassy. Now if someone rushed in, wouldn''t it be an excuse to interfere?


    They sent people around the Austrian embassy to inform people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to communicate with them, so that the Austrians would surrender Massimilino I. "


    Juarez himself does not believe this, but these tasks are essential in politics. To rush into a country''s embassy, ??especially the embassies of the major powers, is to find death.


    On this issue, the positions of European powers are the same, and nothing will be allowed to impact the embassy.


    Although the Austrian embassy took in the Mexican emperor and has interfered in Mexico''s internal affairs, who made Mexico just a weak country?


    In this cruel era, weak countries have no right to speak. As long as Austria asserts that they are rebels and the Republican government does not have legitimacy, this is how things go.


    Don''t expect international opinion to support them. It is still the age of monarchy. Even in France, the most open-minded, no one dared to publicize rebellion.


    The Mexican Republican government has offended the French and killed another wave of Austria. Do they want to have a good life?


    Don''t look at the Americans supporting their revolution. It really needs to be in their prime, keeping Americans as ostriches. One of the most important obligations of the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance is to suppress Americans.


    It''s okay not to take the liberty. Once it jumps out, we must consider whether it will be beaten by society. The wounds of the Civil War have just healed. Now is the time for Americans to be the lowest key.


    Geopolitically, a small, backward Mexico is more in the interest of Americans. On this issue, the positions of the United States of America and the United States of America are the same.


    The scolded Bauer was not angry, but relieved instead of being a scapegoat. As the first troops to enter the city, if they want to impact the Austrian embassy, ??they will most likely do it.


    If it does, the Austrians will definitely need to be accounted for in the future, and the implementers will definitely not have good fruit to eat. He hurried to ask President Juarez, in fact, to avoid disaster.


    With this little trick, Juarez is naturally clear, Ball is afraid to take this responsibility, and he is not the same as the president.


    At that time, the French invasion was incurred because of laissez-faire account, and the regime was overturned. Once again, Juarez has no courage.


    The two tacitly ignored the fact that Austria would not deal with people, anyway, it is always right to be cautious in foreign affairs. Only if nothing happens is the best result.


    ...


    In the Austrian embassy, ??Minister Compton screamed righteously: "You have not been recognized by the international community, you are not the legal government of Mexico, and you are not qualified for diplomatic negotiations with Austria.


    Before negotiations began, Mexican representative Phillips was dumbfounded. When he came up, he talked about legitimacy and refused to recognize the Republican government, leaving Phillips with no idea how to respond.


    There is no way. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico is also a grass-roots team. Since its establishment, it has never conducted formal diplomatic activities. It has no idea how to deal with such things.


    Waiting for Phillips to come up with the result, he was kicked out. Immediately after, Compton invited European ministers to meet. Although no valuable agreement was reached, everyone reached an agreement on the issue of refusing to recognize the Mexican Republican government.


    The monarchy''s refusal to recognize the Republican government requires no additional justification, which is politically correct.


    Unless the Mexican government can come up with an intriguing interest, don''t expect to be recognized by the international community.


    ...


    The fallen leaves fell on the ground, paving a golden "golden road". From time to time, when you step on it, it makes a "chuckling" sound, which makes people feel so comfortable, as if you are stepping on a cotton blanket. There is no extra leaf.


    Bu Mi grinned, Millet bent over with a smile, and soybeans were blown out by the wind ...


    Governor Hummel is visiting all over the place, and she is still in the joy of harvest. Thinking about it: It is another bumper year, and it looks like a new railway project can be launched.


    "His Excellency, this is a telegram from the embassy in Mexico, please look at it."


    The uninvited guest interrupted Governor Humel''s reverie. Without any hesitation, Hummer quickly took the telegram and scanned it.


    The smile on the corner of his mouth had betrayed his thoughts, obviously this was good news.


    After reading the contents of the telegram, Governor Humel immediately ordered: "Order the first division, the second division, and the third division to stop field training, and they must arrive at Puerto Barrios within one week!


    The Caribbean fleet was ordered to stop all outing activities immediately and stand by in the port.


    The Logistics Department was ordered to immediately deploy 50,000 people for three months of combat supplies to gather on the Caribbean coast and coastal port cities.


    Order the Ministry of Foreign Trade to immediately organize the fleet ... "


    More than a dozen orders were issued in a row, all of which must be completed quickly. Obviously, it is prepared in advance, otherwise it cannot be completed in a short time.


    Colonial divisions, in particular, are usually dissatisfied. Generally, there are only one-fifth to one-third of the personnel, maintaining the shelf of the army, and rapidly expanding during the war.


    Of course, it is indispensable for daily recruitment to enter reserve training. Other nations may not be used to such daily training, but Germans are commonplace.


    This is the way I used to live in my hometown, and I can still use it in America. After so many years of development, the population of the Austrian Central American colonies has exceeded 3.78 million, of which whites account for two fifths.


    Of course, there is still moisture in it. Many newborns are also included. In this era, the supervision is not strict. As long as there is not much difference in appearance, it can be mixed up.


    Of course, bureaucrats'' desire for performance is also a major factor. If the bureaucrats did not release water, the birth rate of Austrian citizens in Austria and Central America was 7.8%. How did this figure come about?


    Looking around the world, this birth rate is the highest, completely exceeding the normal birth level of the population. Of the many Austrian colonies, only the Nanyang region has a birth rate that is comparable.


    This statistic is limited to people with Austrian nationality. The rest of the population is outside the scope of the statistics. The Vienna government is only concerned about the birth rate of its own nationals.


    The number of Germans has accounted for 32% of the total population. It does not matter how this data comes from. It is an indisputable fact that Germans have become the largest nation in the country.


    Theoretically, Austrian Central America has a registered reserve of 210,000. This is the ultimate mobilization, and of course, it is limited to the registration of imperial citizens.


    Governor Humel did not think that the local Indians would respond to the empire''s call, and naturally they were not included in the reserve.


    Theoretically speaking, in fact, the highest mobilization record of the Austrian Central American colonies is 100,000, and no matter how many, it will seriously affect local production.


    There is no way to survive a foreign war. You ca n¡¯t toss your own economy to death while training.


    This number also exceeds the level of mobilization in normal agricultural countries, but it does not matter. Austria and Central America are agricultural and mining economies, but Austria, the home country, is an industrial country.


    The Austrian Central American colony is equivalent to an agricultural province among industrialized countries, and its mobilization capacity is naturally stronger than that of agricultural countries.


    This military strength can rank among the top five on the American continent. Except for the British, the United States of America, and the United States of America, Governor Hummer did not look at it.


    This intervention in Mexico is an opportunity for performance. Perhaps in Franz''s view, bringing the unlucky brother Massimilino back safely, even if he achieved his goal.


    But for the colonial officials who are eager to make a contribution, if they don''t do things, they will be sorry for their colonial status.


    Governor Hummel is no exception. In his opinion, this matter must be expanded. Otherwise, how can everyone make a contribution?


    Otherwise, he would have sent troops to **** Massimilino I. Anyway, the Mexican Republican government does not want this trouble.


    Massimilino I was placed in the Austrian embassy just to do things. Never doubt the revolutionary party''s ability to do things, there are always some secondary two teenagers who are clever.


    As long as there is an armed conflict, Governor Hummer has an excuse for armed interference. According to the Austrian principle, it is usually not like to casually enemies with people, once they are enemies, they can only be killed.


    After annexing the Mexican Empire, Hummer had less appetite. Even if it is eaten, it cannot be digested by the strength of the Austrian Central American colony alone.


    Moreover, countries will intervene, and it is impossible to watch Austria expand so wildly.


    How much meat can be bitten now, in addition to looking at strength, it is more important to look at how big things are. A reasonable excuse can always reap the greatest benefits.


    What Governor Humel wants to see most is that the Republican Government of Mexico has besieged the Austrian embassy regardless of its dispatch. When the two countries officially declare war, no one can blame Austria for wrong.


    Compared with the founding achievements, Massimilino I ranked second in personal safety. As long as you are still alive, you can have an affair with your emperor. It is perfectly acceptable to be a little wronged.


    In the unlikely event that one day, as long as they do their best to rescue, they can also cope with the past. Others don''t know the inside story. As a high-level government governor, Governor Hummer still knows what happened to Maximilian I and his family.


    Perhaps the emperor as his brother wanted to pull him, but the Habsburg family had no wish for this unlucky person to die earlier.


    Of course, this death is a natural death, and must not die in the hands of Mexican rebels. Otherwise, for the glory of the family, they must also look for Mexico''s obscurity.


    This kind of thing can only be understood, but unspeakable. Regarding the safety of Massimilino, Governor Hummer is still very relieved. People who dare to defeat the king in this era are still rare.


    The Qianqizhijian was placed there, and the guys who cut off the heads of Charles I and Louis XVI basically died very badly, and even affected their families. As long as someone with a little political mind knows the consequences.


    Governor Hummel, while actively preparing for war and reporting to the country, asked the Vienna government to give instructions.


    This is just a formality. Franz has no desire for remote control. Naturally, it is not impossible for the Vienna government to do so. It is customary to authorize the colonial governor to wait for the opportunity.


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 Chapter 510： Planting flowers without heart

    After the storm, Mexico City ushered in a **** storm. Before entering the city, the Republican government army stopped catching people without stopping.


    That night Mexico City was crying, and countless Massimilino government was arrested. True or false is no longer important. Anyway, the revolution needs bloodshed. How to stand up without killing?


    President Hu¨¢rez watched this happen quietly, not because he didn''t want to stop it, but he couldn''t stop it at all.


    The Republican government was originally the product of alliances and compromises between the various forces. These hills are not what his president can order.


    The chaos in the city may not be as troublesome as many people like Massimilino I.


    The insurgents did not have military conscripts, and the officers and men''s income depended on loot. Now that they have finished fighting, how can they disband the army if they are not allowed to make a fortune?


    Massimilino''s party feathers are a joke in themselves. If there were party feathers, it would not be possible for the insurgents to occupy Mexico City bloodlessly.


    This night, the people of Mexico City experienced two days of ice and fire. The long-awaited Republican Army finally arrived, but it was not a new life, but a **** storm.


    The purge has been going on for more than a week, and one third of the people in Mexico City have been implicated. In the end, the Republican Army''s family members were affected. Seeing that the situation was getting worse, President Juarez stepped forward to stop.


    The Republican government, which has just gained power, lost the hearts of the people in the shortest time. Because of this atrocities, the internal contradictions of the Republican government have been further intensified, and hidden dangers have been laid for the civil war.


    These issues, President Juarez ignored them, there are two major problems before him:


    First, what should Massimiliano I hide in the Austrian embassy?


    Second, the civil war is over. How can so many mountains in the Republican government soothe the mountains?


    The second point is the most difficult to deal with. We can still be united when we fight the world.


    Most of the top positions in the Republican government are occupied by the insurgent forces led by President Juarez. Before the end of the civil war, at that time, the future was uncertain. Everyone was staring at the army. Not many people paid attention to these empty shelves.


    Now it''s no longer possible. Everyone is reaching out for officials in an attempt to occupy a greater initiative in the new government, and no one is willing to give in to the interests.


    President Juarez is very embarrassed. He is unwilling to give up these positions based on personal feelings. If he changes to another faction, his control of the government will be difficult to guarantee.


    Of course, this is impossible. If you want to eat alone, you also have to see if the gun in the hands of others does not agree, a bad one will trigger a new round of civil war.


    Compromise is not so simple. The Mexican Republican government is now also full of mountains. It is impossible for the distribution of rights to be recognized by everyone.


    These issues could not be dealt with overnight, and President Juarez was unable to deal with them in the first place, which finally triggered the Mexican Civil War.


    The problem now is Massimilino I. The emperor''s stay in Mexico City threatens them too much.


    As long as Massimilino I did not announce his abdication, he was the legal emperor of Mexico and the Republican government could not obtain legitimacy.


    President Hu¨¢rez has passed with the ministers of various countries without any accidents. Now everyone still recognizes that the government of Massimilino I is the legal government of Mexico.


    You can use your fist to make sense inside. When you are involved in foreign affairs, President Juarez does not know what to do.


    It is imperative to take the throne of Massimilino I as soon as possible, strive for countries to recognize them as legitimate governments, and then seek international loans to weather the financial crisis.


    That''s right, the Mexican Republican government that was just born has a financial crisis. No way, this is the giant pit left by Massimiliano I.


    Tariffs in Mexico are still in the hands of the powers, and these revenues have been withheld since Massimilino I was dead.


    The previous debt owed by the Mexican Republican government must be fulfilled. President Juarez is ready to settle accounts, but it is not now that he dares not act rashly until the situation stabilizes.


    These are nothing, the key is that the total strength of the insurgent army is as high as 200,000. Now the battle has to be dismissed.


    This can''t be said to be scattered, and people have saved blood for the revolution. Now that the revolution is victorious, it is impossible to say nothing.


    It was okay to send a troop in Mexico City. The soldiers had a little money in their pockets. The insurgents scattered throughout the country have not received any returns?


    A lot of money was reached, but President Juarez was also a poor man. Taxes could not be collected, and government revenue was almost zero.


    Originally expected to grab from the Maximilian government, unfortunately the Maximilian government relied on loans. There is money, but it is all in the banks of the major powers.


    The Republican government has not obtained legitimacy, so these banks will naturally not pay them. Of course, even if the legitimacy is obtained, the chance of getting money is very low.


    Without the cooperation of the previous government, they don''t even know how much money they have. If they didn''t save their money, would they still be bankers?


    Looking at the dejected foreign minister, President Juarez asked with concern: "Are the Austrian embassy still closed?"


    The Foreign Minister replied with ashamed expression: "Yes, Your Excellency the President. The Austrians are very brutal and warn our people to evacuate immediately, otherwise they will take extraordinary measures."


    President Juarez was not surprised that this is normal operation. The powers of the past few years have been so brutal, they have irritated three points. If it makes sense, don''t say anything, just lift your arms and do it!


    "Come down, ban anyone from doing their business, cut off their food and water supply, and see how long they can last!"


    President Hu¨¢rez sternly said that this was the toughest measure he could use at the moment. Harder measures, not without, the problem is that the consequences are too serious.


    ...


    It is a joke that the water is cut off. Most of Mexico City uses groundwater. By the 21st century, there are still more than 5,000 wells. There are water wells in the Austrian embassy, ??unless Mexicans dare to run in and do damage.


    Food shortages are also easy to solve. The embassy of this thing also has reserves, and it is no problem to support it for a month or two.


    Even if the role was not significant, Compton rushed to protest early. Water and food are not a problem. Melons, vegetables, and meat need to be replenished.


    In any case, Massimilino I was also the emperor of Mexico. The treatment should still be indispensable, and he should not be allowed to scoop bread every day, right?


    Of course, the problem of eating is still a trivial matter. Massimilino I is an idealist, and it is not a problem to let him and his men share the same problems.


    Minister Compton ran so aggressively that he did not find any excuses for interference. The Vienna government, however, was cruel and had to pay attention to eating.


    If the Mexican Republican government now opens its way and lets them send away Massimilino I, then this intervention will end without any problems.


    It is not easy to be a minister in a small country, and there is no chance for merit. It must be known that before Massimilino''s succession, Austria had only offices in Mexico, and there was no such high-ranking post.


    Upgrading diplomatic relations was not that Franz attached importance to diplomacy with Mexico, mainly to give political aid to Massimiliano I.


    Compton still jumped into the ranks with this shareholder style. If he missed this opportunity and could not achieve superhuman achievements, the Minister of Mexico is the pinnacle of his political career.


    Running diligently now is creating trouble. In recent days, Compton has clashed with several Republican government military and political personnel.


    Unfortunately, these people are too irritating. No matter how irritating he is in words, these people accompany the smiling face and make him powerless.


    Now what he is most eager for is the sudden emergence of a second-year boy in the Republican government. It is better that he stimulates a few words and stupidly declares war with Austria, and then he promises it, which is perfect.


    This kind of good thing is impossible to happen. The Mexican Republican government ¡¯s internal fighting is so fierce that it is impossible for the second and middle-aged people to become high-ranking. Anyone who stands high is an old fox.


    There are indeed many middle and lower middle-aged and middle-aged youths in the Republican government. Unfortunately, these people are not qualified enough to represent the government. Moreover, these people are not easy to mess with, or they will shoot black guns.


    By that time there was an excuse for war, and he was taken in. Minister Compton hasn''t lived enough. He doesn''t want to die for his country so early.


    Once again, Mr Compton asked, "Your Majesty, don''t you have trouble?"


    Every day, the Emperor ate bread, potatoes, corn, and vegetables, fruits, and meat. They were all abuses. Compton was still worried that Maximilian could not stand it.


    The secretary replied: "It is better than expected. His Majesty asked for the same food as the soldiers and rejected the small stove."


    Minister Compton nodded, and the staff in the embassy have been suffering in recent days. His minister is okay to run outside every day. He often attends some banquet activities to improve his meals.


    No matter how chaotic Mexico City is, the embassies and diasporas of all countries are still living a flourishing life, and Republican government troops are innocent of these places.


    Although the Austrian embassy was surrounded, it was virtually invisible to a gun at a glance. President Juarez was also afraid of firing his gun and simply firing his soldiers who did not surround him.


    Anyway, the city is full of people, and I''m not afraid that Massimiliano I ran away. The main purpose of the siege is to put pressure on it, not really to launch an attack.


    Otherwise, Minister Compton had long shot a black gun and provoked conflict. As long as the rage breaks out, responsibility must rest with the Mexican Republican government.


    At present, people do not have guns in their hands. Even if they want to get things done, Compton can''t get started. Actively provoking incidents and passively responding to those are two concepts.


    The embassies of all countries are not far away. If they are seen, Austria''s reputation will be lost. Compared with the national reputation, personal achievement and dedication must be put back.


    "In this case, you don''t need to be so nervous. If these guards want to go home, they can take turns to look back. If there is any trouble, the embassy will try to solve them."


    At this point, Minister Compton had confidence, and Governor Hummer''s army was about to set off. If there was no reasonable excuse, then take Maximilian I.


    The Vienna government is not very interested in Mexico. There are excuses to take advantage of it, and if there is no excuse, it is not a strategic focus.


    Strength is the best confidence. It is just water and food. If the Mexican government does not have a reasonable explanation, they will not be able to take it.


    Of course, this is only a small problem, and an apology and a loss of money can be solved.


    If the Mexican government cooperates well and does not prevent Austria from taking Massimilino I, then these can be omitted, which can be regarded as offsetting the Austrian army''s unauthorized entry.


    Among the powers, Austria''s handling of foreign affairs can be considered eloquent. When unreasonable, it is rarely aggressive. Of course, Zhanli is different.


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 Chapter 511： Inadvertently

    Vienna Palace, Franz''s troubles have come since news of the fall of Mexico City.


    Although Massimiliano I was not seen in the Habsburgs, this did not include Queen Sophie and Grand Duke Carl.


    Massimilino is not a good emperor, but he is still a good son. He performed very well in Vienna and was loved by Queen Sophie and Grand Duke Carl.


    I haven''t heard of anything wrong in Mexico, so they came to inquire about the news. Although Franz has repeatedly ensured that Massimilino is safe and in the Austrian embassy, ??they are still not assured.


    Now all the telegrams related to Austrian Central America, the Queen Mother Sophie has to personally view, and even power Governor Humel in his own name.


    This made Franz very upset, but for a reason, he couldn''t say anything. The parents love their children so deeply that it is normal to do something extraordinary.


    In order to let him live a few days of peace, Franz did not hesitate to choose to tour the country. Of course, it is limited to Europe. Asia, Africa, and the United States are too far away. It is still risky to travel far in this era.


    As soon as Franz left, Alexandrovich''s European journey entered his last stop, Vienna.


    The imperial palace of the Austrian Grand Hotel has finally opened. It''s not easy. Since it was built here, it hasn''t met more than ten customers, and it is not always possible to open it once a year.


    In fact, there is not much difference between opening and closing, and anyway, no room charge can be charged. According to customary rules, the visits between the royal families are arranged by the host.


    Of course, Franz hopes to have more visitors, which is also advertising. This is how the Austrian Grand Hotel is pulled up, known as the world''s largest hotel.


    Although the investment is still far away, the hotel''s performance growth rate is still considerable. From opening to now, the annual turnover has tripled, and it is still growing at a rate of 30% to 40% per year.


    The palace of the emperor was originally a palace regulation, the degree of luxury is self-evident, and the garden landscape inside is even more unique.


    Regarding these beautiful sights, the Crown Prince Alexandrovich who just moved in couldn''t get the slightest interest, leaving only a deep sadness.


    Naturally, Franz''s trip did not need to be explained to the outside world. Alexandrovich mistakenly thought that this was Franz did not want to meet him.


    The emperor''s words and deeds have political implications. Franz''s refusal to meet with him meant that the Russian-Australian alliance had reached its end. For Alexandrovich, this is very bad.


    This means that his trip to Europe failed. Although easing relations with European countries, this still cannot offset the impact of the collapse of the Russian-Australian alliance.


    The emperor was not there, and the next diplomatic meeting, the Crown Prince Alexandrovich could not raise interest. After a tentative loan proposal was rejected by the Vienna government, the two parties concluded negotiations.


    A wonderful misunderstanding led to close contacts between the high-levels of Russia and Austria, and the opportunity to eliminate contradictions was wasted.


    This misunderstanding was only revealed when Franz''s living records were declassified a century later, and was listed by historians as the largest "political oolong incident" of the 19th century. However, the history of the academia has revived and debates have continued on this topic.


    Franz, who was visiting Wurttemberg, naturally didn''t think so much. It is impossible that because of Alexandrovich''s visit, he turned around and returned to Vienna. It was too shameless, and it was almost the same that Alexander II came in person.


    The crown prince had nothing wrong with the crown prince, anyway, Franz left his son in Vienna. Even if he was a little younger, he was also the Austrian crown prince.


    To talk about things, there is the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Now that there are telegrams, Franz does not need to take high-level government officials to travel.


    In terms of distance, W¨¹rttemberg is not far from Vienna. Austria''s transportation is developed and it can be done from day to night.


    Not only W¨¹rttemberg, but also the distance between Austria and Europe is not far. Even the farthest island of Cyprus is only over 1,000 kilometers away from Vienna.


    This distance, in theory, can be reached in three days. Of course, this is limited to the theory. Under normal circumstances, it takes a dozen days to use ordinary travel tools.


    Franz''s national cruise certainly does not include an island like Cyprus, for a very simple reason-seasickness.


    By train, it will not take more than three days to reach any of Austria''s big local cities from Vienna.


    This is why Franz was able to come and talk once and for all, and he can return to Vienna in time if there is something.


    Facts have proven that the young and vigorous Alexandrovich cannot afford to toss. After staying in Vienna for a week, without seeing Franz return, he scattered his son and returned home.


    No one could have imagined that this inconspicuous Alexandrovich''s European visit opened the prelude to the collapse of the Russian-Australian alliance.


    A wonderful misunderstanding led the Russians to think that the Vienna government had decided to abandon the Russian-Olympic alliance, prompting the Tsarist government to move closer to the British.


    This is all a future thing. Franz said this time that it was an inspection. In fact, it meant more to swim.


    If inspections really take place, they will not start with these states. Although he was the Emperor of Shenra, he also had little say in the economic development of various states.


    The rules of the game are like this. Franz doesn''t care. As long as it is determined that the economic development of each state is good, it is enough for him.


    As an emperor, as long as Guotai Min''an is achieved, the status will be stable. The ambitionist is always a minority, and at most these people will be arrogant.


    Compared with other European countries, the German region is relatively conservative, and Austria is the conservative base. Many new ideas are born here, but they cannot be carried forward here.


    The main reason why Paris has become a beacon of the free world and a sacred place of revolution is that the people of Paris are more receptive to new ideas and more emotional than rational.


    If anyone studies history, it will be found that France has become a must for European thinkers, and the earliest testing ground for any theoretical idea is Paris.


    ...


    Mexico City, after receiving the notice from Compton ¡¯s holiday, the soldiers who have been holding bread for many days cheered.


    The Mexican government has the ability to prevent its citizens from doing business in the Austrian embassy, ??but it has not the courage to hinder the Austrian embassy''s travel.


    "Austrian soldiers" appeared in twos and threes on the streets of Mexico. These people are all snakes. Even if they are not native to Mexico City, they have lived there for many years.


    When I followed Massimilino I, I got a lot of bad habits. In the Austrian embassy, ??they naturally did not dare to presumptuously, and now they have no fear of fear.


    Of course, this is not to say that they are unpardonable. In fact, these guards were good under the restraint of Massimiliano I, except for their temper.


    As the first batch of leave leave, Captain Mickel and several colleagues chose to improve their meals for the first time, and they have had enough days to slap bread continuously.


    ...


    A "bang" sound, a slap on the table. Captain Mikel growled, "What, don''t you sell it to us? Why, I''m not giving money?"


    The restaurant staff explained eloquently that this did not relieve the anger of Captain Mickel and others, but made them more angry.


    This anger is not directed at the waiters, but mainly against the Mexican Republican government, but it is unlucky that he was caught in front of the pond fish.


    This restaurant was recommended by Captain Mickel, and now he is very shameless. He raised the gun directly and sneered and said, "Don''t talk nonsense, bring me the steak.


    The gun rack was around his neck, and the service staff naturally did not dare to refuse, and quickly nodded.


    This approach obviously angered the diners, and a few officers-like youths came to the theory. Look at the age of about seventeen or eighteen, it is the time when newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.


    "You guys, how can you buy them? People are not willing to do your business, that''s their freedom!"


    The phrase "miscellaneous" and "freedom" completely angered Captain Mickel. They were **** royalists, and at the last moment they did not betray Massimilino I, which is enough to prove their position, which is disgusting with liberalism.


    Compared to reason, they still prefer to use fists. Without any hesitation, Captain Mikel, who wanted to vent his grievances, immediately started. Soon a few young people who were early birds fell to the ground and mourned.


    The fight was over, and finally no one bothered Captain Mickel and others to dine. As for those sent by the Mexican Republican government, they pretended to see nothing from beginning to end.


    As long as it doesn''t cause a big mess, this little thing, don''t bother your superiors. When it comes to foreign soldiers, their superiors are not eligible to deal with them even if they commit a crime.


    There is no credit for handling it. If it is handled badly, it may become a scapegoat. As a country that transitions to a semi-colonial society, it is difficult for the Mexican Republican government to leave it alone.


    If only that thing had passed, there would not be a small number of clashes between Mexico City and the powers every day. The usual result is that Mexicans suffer.


    It''s just that the protagonists this time are different. Regardless of their previous identities, they now wear Austrian military uniforms, that is, Austrian soldiers, and the Mexican government can''t help them.


    However, the middle-aged teenagers who suffered a loss did not agree and left after being injured. A few people did not rest, but were thinking about revenge.


    "Cole, this thing can''t be so calculated. If they return without revenge, these gangsters will be even more crazy!"


    Cole''s man asked, "Kend, what are you going to do?"


    After wiping the bloodshot corners of his mouth, Kend sneered, "Of course ..." Compared with a gesture of wiping his neck, the conversation between the two came to an abrupt halt.


    Don''t look at them as young. In fact, they have also been tested by fire and blood. They are members of the radical Republican government.


    After a pause, Cole slowly said: "This matter must be cautious, not to reveal the slightest flaw, it is best to give up ..."


    ...


    Captain Mikel, who was still swaying outside, didn''t know he had been spotted, and was looking around for fun.


    With so many soldiers in the embassy, ??take turns to rest. Holidays don''t come easily, if you miss this time, you can only wait for the next month.


    At midnight, the drunken people helped each other and set off on their way home. It''s not that they don''t want to stay overnight, mainly because their wallets can''t stand it.


    Just a little bit of army, can not afford such a splurge. Occasional indulgence is okay, life is drunk and dreamy, they are not qualified.


    "Bang bang ..."


    The sound of gunfire sounded, and several people woke up instantly, and immediately fell to the ground. Immediately took out a gun to fight back in the night.


    Thanks to tensions, the Mexican Republican government stepped up alert, and police patrolled with gunshots were called.


    Captain Mickel escaped, but his companions were not so fortunate, and when they came out, eight people were killed and injured.


    This was just the beginning of the conflict. There were also several soldiers returning home, and suddenly found that their home had been replaced by their master, and fierce clashes also occurred.


    In just one day, the group of soldiers on vacation created dozens of shootings in Mexico City, causing dozens of casualties.


    The Compton Minister who received the news was not angry and displeased, so there is no need to worry about no excuses for interference. With so many shootings, the Mexican Republican government must give Austria an account.


    As for those who died, Minister Compton could only regret that they would get them a fair return. In any case, these people are also Austrian citizens issued by him.


    Especially when the house is changed for the owner, these are all "Austrian citizens" who have been robbed of the industry by themselves, and things must not be so.


    Minister Compton was a smart man, and the Austrian army had not yet come in, and at this time it was not suitable to stimulate the Mexican government. It would be miserable if they angered others and pulled them all together.


    In his opinion, looking for an excuse to intervene and take advantage of the threat of armed Russia to take advantage of the political blackmail of the Mexican Republican government is the best option.


    What if they really pushed Mexico through the army?


    In order not to over-stimulate the Mexican Republican government, Minister Compton avoided the heavyweight and light-hearted in the beginning, and caught the shootings, allowing the Mexican government to surrender the killer.


    The tragedy of ordinary Austrian citizens'' property seizures and even annihilation will not be investigated for the time being. No, the Mexican government doesn''t even know that these people have become Austrian citizens.


    The Minister of Compton was still hesitant to give Austrian nationality to the families of these soldiers. After all, many of them were substandard.


    There is no need to hesitate now, they must be Austrian citizens, and even their relatives who died in the Great Purge can become Austrian citizens.


    The greater the number of casualties, the more the property will be lost, and the more confident you will be when you ask for compensation in the future.


    ...


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 Chapter 512： Unmovable Pig Teammate

    Hope for the stars, hope for the moon, and finally waited for an excuse to interfere. Without any hesitation, Governor Hummer immediately ordered the dispatch of troops to Mexico. The excuse was naturally ¡°to investigate the cause of the death of Austrian soldiers¡±.


    Tens of thousands of troops were used to investigate the case, and the ending was already doomed from the beginning. The final answer must be what Austria wanted, and Governor Hummel was convinced.


    "Austria sent troops", when the news reached Mexico City, the Austrian army had landed in Veracruz.


    The Mexican Republican government has messed up. Should we resist? This is a question worth thinking about.


    The radical leader Barsky filled with indignation: "His President, Austria is too deceiving. They are a flagrant trample on our sovereignty, and we absolutely cannot do so.


    I suggest disarming the Austrian embassy immediately and taking them hostage. At the same time, order the troops along the way to intercept the Austrian army, delay their speed, and try to gather time for the army across the country to fight against them. "


    Vice President Anakin immediately countered: "Balkis, you reckless husband. If you do this, there is no room for easing.


    We are at war with Austria at this time, we have no chance of winning, you are destroying Mexico! "


    Conservative leader Kristan said, "You can''t say that. His Excellency Balkis still makes sense.


    The Austrians have come to your door. Do you think that tens of thousands of Austrian troops are here for fun? What kind of case needs tens of thousands of troops to investigate?


    The Austrians made it clear that they were uneasy. If they don''t send troops to stop them, I''m afraid they won''t hit Mexico soon.


    I know that the Austrians are not easy to deal with, and the war with them must be costly. But we can''t ignore national interests in order to preserve our strength! "


    Archbishop Lulanka echoed: "Yes, we must give the Austrians a little look and let them know how good we are.


    Order, Your Excellency the President! No matter how late the enemies will be in Mexico City, we must never give up the capital again and let Massimilino I be restored! "


    ...


    The sound of the main battle has continued to increase, putting pressure on President Juarez.


    Under normal circumstances, to fight against Austria, everyone is opposed. The exception was this time, however, and the internal struggles of the Mexican Republican government have heated up.


    Of course, the republicans headed by President Juarez are the dominant force. Their armed forces are the strongest, and the areas around Mexico City are within their sphere of influence.


    Once the war with Austria, Republicans bear the brunt. Other political forces who are unwilling to lose out in the struggle for power will naturally not let this opportunity to kill others by sword.


    For many people, the Austrian threat is a disease of asthma. It does not threaten their core interests, but the Republicans will kill them.


    When Massimilino I was overthrown, conservatives, constitutionalists, Catholics, republicans, and radicals could also be united. When the power was distributed, everyone went their separate ways.


    During President Juarez''s administration that year, the reforms he promoted had offended the Catholic Church and conservatives. Because their own interests were damaged, these talents supported the constitutionalists, and they joined up with the French, and invited Maximilian I from Europe.


    I just didn''t expect that the emperor they personally supported was actually an idealist, and the reform measures they adopted were even more radical than Juarez.


    There was no way. In the end, everyone was so intolerable that they rebelled and overthrew the rule of Massimiliano I.


    Now that the Republicans are in power, conservatives and the Catholic Church must keep President Juarez in order to protect their own interests. This is a life-and-death struggle. There is no way to ease it.


    The military advantage of the Republicans is not obvious, and they can subdue the forces of all parties, mainly the first to occupy Mexico City. Juarez is the president with a righteous status.


    This is usually an advantage. Now when the Austrian soldiers are near the city, the advantage has become a disadvantage.


    Non-resistance will be sold to national thieves, and resistance will consume their precious troops. It ¡¯s okay to win, you can rely on prestige to make up for the lack of strength, and the problem of keeping the regime is not big.


    If you lose, the republicans are dead. The defeated government is not qualified to continue in power, and it is inevitable that a new political force will take office.


    Except that the radicals are relatively simple and are truly patriots. In order to realize their political ambitions, the rest became the main faction.


    Seeing the Republicans outnumbered, Juarez slammed the table and shouted, "Enough, this is not a vegetable market.


    Are you fighting? Yes, I personally lead the team, let''s go together to be a death squad.


    Since this war of disparity between victory and defeat is going to die, let us old guys go, without the boys to sacrifice for nothing.


    If you want to fight, sign up with me, or shut up. Now it ¡¯s time to discuss countermeasures, not to watch you show, disgusting! "


    Everyone''s face changed so much that it was okay for others to die. If you want to go to the battlefield yourself, forget it. Everyone hasn''t lived enough!


    No one doubts Juarez''s words, this is a cruel man. The ability to become President of Mexico as an Indian is not just a matter of utterance, but one shot at a time.


    Anyone who knows Juarez knows his origins are not high. He lost his parents at the age of three and was raised by his uncle.


    In the early years, he also served as a slave. From slave to president, he realized the counterattack of life. On the way, he stepped on the bones of countless people.


    Moreover, President Juarez is already in his sixties. It was already a long life in this age. He was injured in his youth and his physical condition was already very bad.


    In the case of near death, President Huarez may not be able to do the matter of pulling everyone to be buried together.


    The atmosphere in the room suddenly became awkward. After a while, the Foreign Minister broke the silence.


    "Austrians are expanding in Mexico, and not everyone wants to see them. We can invite Britain and France to intervene.


    The focus of the colonial expansion of the Vienna government was on the African continent, and the Americas were not the goal of their expansion. They had not reached out to Mexico for so many years.


    Austria has not sent troops to the Americas, and we can make a preliminary judgment that the Vienna government is not ready to fight with us.


    The Austrians should be sent by Franz, ready to take Massimilino I. Some time ago, the Minister of Austria also negotiated with us on this issue.


    If it wasn''t for Massimilino I''s refusal to abdicate, we would have let him go.


    The shooting was only an accident and provided an excuse for the Austrians. Now the Governor of Austria and Central America should make his own claim and use this opportunity to make use of the topic to play political blackmail.


    As long as the response is done well, the Austrians will not be allowed to seize the handle, and the British and French mediators will be asked, this matter can still be resolved peacefully. "


    I have to say that the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs did its homework. Basically guessing the truth, the Vienna government did not issue an expansion order, nor did it of course prohibit a colonial government from expanding outward.


    Including mediation countries, they have been carefully selected. The major powers are not charitable. If you want to ask others to mediate, you also need to buy them with benefits. Otherwise, why support you?


    In this case, naturally, the more countries that participate in mediation, the better. It costs a lot of money to invite some small countries that have no right to speak to mediate. Except for the waste of benefits, nothing can be achieved at all.


    There are five other countries in Mexico in addition to Austria. In addition to Britain and France, there are Spain, the United States of America, and the United States of America.


    Spain has fallen into civil strife and has no energy to deal with these issues. Although the United States of America and the Confederate States of America are close at hand, their threat to Mexico is too great, and the two sides still have deep blood and hatred.


    Ask them to participate in mediation. The Mexican Republican government is wary of these two restless neighbors.


    With this exclusion, Britain and France are left. Although their relationship with the French is not good, it is the uncle who owes money. If Austria expands its influence in Mexico, what will they use to pay back the French?


    The radical leader Barsky questioned: "The three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, are allies, and the ambassadors of Britain and France can intervene in mediation. Can they stand by our side?"


    Foreign Minister Apt explained: "Britain, France and Austria are allies, but their relationship is not so harmonious.


    The British-British war that broke out not long ago was a game between Britain and Austria around the African continent. Moving forward, there is the battle over the Mediterranean, the battle over the Suez Canal.


    In short, there are many conflicts of interest between Britain, France, and Austria. Even if the three countries form an alliance, their international positions will not be the same.


    When it comes to diplomacy, the Governor of Austria and Central America has not been able to coordinate British-French relations. Unless the Vienna government intervenes and conducts high-level communication with London and Paris, the British and French Ministers should be on our side. "


    After a pause, Apt added the rest assuredly: "Of course, British and French support us, and your prerequisite is that we must have reason. If the Austrians were to hold the handle, British and French would not be for us Up."


    The rules of the game of the big powers are: to reason with strong countries, and to play bayonets with weak countries.


    President Juarez nodded, this is the way to deal with the problem. That kind of shouting for war, clearly is just deliberately disrupting.


    If he wins, President Juarez also wants to be tough. But there is no way. The strength of the two sides is too large. They simply cannot win Austria.


    President Juarez sternly warned: "The seriousness of the matter, I think you are all clear. Deal with the shooting as soon as possible, and do not leave any handle to the Austrians.


    If someone deliberately engages in this issue, it is treason, and there is no pardon for such a national thief! "


    With a bunch of pig teammates, President Juarez was very tired. Deep down, he had an unpredictable hunch, feeling that something big would happen.


    The tired body prevented him from thinking. The years are old, and just holding a meeting to subdue the forces of all sides has made Juarez a bit powerless.


    The political struggle was too complicated to give him peace of mind for a moment. The actual murder of the shooting has not been arrested, which casts a shadow over the incident.


    If any Chinese medicine sees Juarez, he will come to the conclusion that the oil is exhausted. Now he was supported by only one breath. Once this breath was released, his life came to an end.


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 Chapter 513： June debt

    The people''s mind is complicated. On the surface, President Hu¨¢rez overwhelmed the opposition forces, but secretly the situation in Mexico City was choppy.


    After the shooting, the blockade against the Austrian embassy was lifted. Originally, the entry of materials was prohibited, but now the Mexican government has taken the initiative to send materials to the door.


    There is no way, President Juarez is really scared. The Austrian soldiers came out and swayed around, causing so much trouble. If they were allowed to come out every day, I don''t know how much trouble appeared.


    If they die a few more, even if the shootings have nothing to do with them, then the Republican government will not run away. The domineering of the great powers, Juarez has already been taught.


    Ten years ago, Mexico''s government was on the verge of bankruptcy, and Juarez announced a two-year moratorium on foreign debt in preparation for bargaining with creditors.


    It turned out to be a beating of society, the Mexican Republican government became the regime, and he returned to Mexico City ten years later.


    Life can last for several decades. Without this lost decade, perhaps Juarez''s social reforms have succeeded.


    After I lost it, I knew to cherish it. I don''t know the fear until I have experienced it myself.


    There is no fear of the powers in the Republican government, except for the second and middle-aged boys. Juarez''s lips did not acknowledge the debts left by Massimilino I, but in fact they were not obedient repayments.


    In order to appease the radicals, they have been arguing that "when the situation is stable, they will not repay their debts."


    The French feared the fall of Massimiliano I, and that these debts would be ruined. In fact, the Republican government, led by President Juarez, has already counseled and dare not really rely on it.


    The so-called toughness is just shouting political slogans. In actual action, it is still very honest. Even if it is a piece of cake, it is necessary to pay the foreign debt first.


    Without sending troops to intercept, Governor Hummer marched very fast and arrived in Mexico City in less than a week.


    President Juarez''s response was not without effect. Austria wants to save face, there is no war, and the army led by Governor Hummer has no excuse to attack the city and set up camp directly outside the city.


    The handling of the "shootings" has been stuck at the judicial level. Ministers from all countries are witnesses, waiting for the Mexican government to provide evidence to close the case.


    Everything is moving in the right direction, and at this time the meal prepared by Minister Compton was staged. Hundreds of "Austrian citizens" ran over to protest and prepared evidence.


    There is no doubt that these are the families of soldiers or relatives and friends. One week before the Republican Army entered the city, their property suffered heavy losses and even killed.


    Under normal circumstances, these people have no choice but to accept. This time it''s different. With the Compton Minister secretly planning, their courage suddenly increased.


    Extraterritoriality makes them fearless. How foreign citizens treat the Mexican government, they follow suit.


    Minister Compton, who had just talked with each other, immediately changed his face and snapped sharply: "His President, your army has ignored international law and acted arrogantly, damaging the personal and property security of Austrian citizens. You issue a formal diplomatic note.


    Order your government to surrender the responsible person within 24 hours, accept legal sanctions, and compensate our citizens for the loss! "


    This excuse is still a bit far-fetched, and everyone knows what is going on. But these people did get Austrian citizenship.


    Legally speaking, as long as these people became Austrian citizens, they were protected by Austria before the Mexican Republican Army took action.


    There is no doubt that this time must be before that. Minister Compton could not make such a mistake, and the documents issued could prove that they were naturalized before the Republican Army entered the city.


    Whether or not the procedure is met is an Austrian internal matter, and no one can intervene.


    President Juarez''s face changed greatly, and other issues were okay to say. "Hand over the responsible person", that is absolutely impossible. If the people are turned over, the army must be mutiny.


    Moreover, even if they commit crimes, they should be subject to Mexican law. How can the Austrians be tried?


    Counting on British and French mediation, it is a pity that after the envoys from Britain and France saw the evidence provided by the Austrians, they began to wander.


    It''s not that they don''t want to help, the key is that the evidence is in front of them. The Austrians have documented evidence that these are Austrian citizens, as well as photographs of Mexican Republican Army brutality by photographers.


    The three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are nominally allies. Under the circumstances of Austria, they cannot support the Mexican Republican government.


    President Hu¨¢rez knew that the Austrians were in trouble at this time, and proposing these conditions to deliberately make things difficult for them, it was definitely not just for these "citizens."


    It is difficult to solve the problem without understanding the true purpose of the Austrians. At this time the Austrian army was already in the city, and it was too late to resist.


    The only comfort to him is that the Austrians are still taking into account international influences, and there is no direct action regardless of it, which proves that there is still room for maneuver.


    The great powers of this era have a common feature. When the reason cannot reach the goal, they will choose to speak with cannons.


    The role of a bridge between the two sides fell on the British Minister Edward. They are best at this kind of thing. Over half of the world''s international conflicts in this era have not lost the shadow of the British.


    ...


    That evening, the British Minister Edward appeared in the Austrian Embassy.


    Putting down his coffee, Edward asked gracefully, "Her Compton, your country''s actions in Mexico, and the London government is paying close attention.


    We are allies, and if you need help, you''re welcome. But what exactly do you want to achieve? "


    The British "help" is not so much a help as a warning. When expanding overseas, Austria was not prepared to borrow British manpower, and the gadget Franz was afraid he couldn''t afford it.


    The hidden meaning was comprehended by the Compton Minister. Emphasizing "ally" means nothing more than harming Britain''s interests. Asking "help" is nothing more than a warning not to go too far.


    Taking the coffee on the table, Compton took a small sip, and said without hesitation, "The evil republican thought must be contained.


    Without giving the Mexicans a little lesson, wouldn''t it make the republican mind more rampant? If it spreads to the European continent, I am afraid everyone will be uncomfortable. "


    This explanation obviously does not satisfy Edward. When did the Vienna government become so internationalist?


    It must be known that since Franz in power, he first indulged the Russian Empire and then became a French. It does not look like a responsible European power.


    Edwards believed that the Austrians cracked down on republicanism. As the backbone of a monarchy, the rights of the Austrian emperor are no less weak than those of the Czar.


    It''s just that Austria''s reform was early, social reforms have been completed, these developments are very good, and the society is very stable.


    On the issue of cracking down on republican thought, the position of the monarchy is the same. This is a struggle for the right to speak in the ideological world, and everyone will not give up easily.


    Edward asked uncertainly: "Her Compton, is this your country ready to restore Massimilino I?"


    In terms of interest, it is not in Austria''s interest to do so, and it will be too costly to pay for the restoration of Massimiliano I.


    However, in a country with a strong imperial power such as Austria, many times it is not possible to just look at the interests. The will of the emperor can also determine the direction of the country.


    Although Maximilian I was incompetent, he was the younger brother of Franz, and it was possible for Franz to invest in his capital.


    A similar situation did not occur only once or twice in European history. Edwards is not sure if this will happen in Austria, after all, Franz''s image to the outside world is too perfect.


    Minister Compton shook his head and replied: "If you can support the restoration of Hermitage Maximilian I, it is naturally best.


    It is just because of some special problems that the major powers in Mexico now do not welcome this Her Majesty.


    Our conditions are simple. The Mexican government has three options: first, to continue to support Massimilino I as emperor, then these minor issues need not be mentioned, and the constitutional monarchy is acceptable;


    Second, to make up for the losses of Austrian citizens and bear the cost of this troop, a total of 12 million Aegis. If you don''t have money, cede Chiapas, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Yucatan. "


    Needless to say, the third way, Edward also knows. The most common method used by everyone is that negotiations cannot be resolved by force. If the Mexican government thinks it can win, it can try to solve it by force.


    Edward thought for a while and said, "Your country still has such a good appetite, but just such a condition, can Mexicans bear it?"


    Obviously, Edward does not want to see Austria''s unscrupulous expansion in Mexico. If it is not restricted, it will eat away the whole Mexico sooner or later.


    Compton smiled slightly and justified: "You can''t say that. As long as the Mexican government restores Massimilino I, there is no cost to pay.


    If they are patriotic enough, they should accept our goodwill. Know that Her Majesty Massimilino I was kind and would not hold them accountable for conspiracy and rebellion. "


    Edward rolled his eyes and accepted the restoration of Massimilino I. How could things be so simple.


    Constitutionalists, conservatives, and Catholics are fine. It''s okay to have an empty emperor, but for the Republicans, it is a disaster.


    It is equivalent to denying their legitimacy from beginning to end, and political shocks can make President Juarez get away.


    The seemingly least expensive option is actually the least acceptable option for the Republican government. This condition was raised, whether the Mexicans would accept or not, the Mexican government would split.


    The conditions proposed by Minister Compton were made solely to intensify the internal contradictions of the Mexican government.


    Other political power groups will use this as an excuse to attack the Republican government for their own selfishness and to disregard the national interest.


    No matter what choice President Juarez makes, there will be a lot of trouble. Such an obvious target, if it has nothing to do with the Habsburgs, is a ghost.


    Now Maximilian I was lonely, and even if he restored it again, he was only an emperor with rubber stamps. There would be no birds at all and he would not bring any benefits to Austria. This condition is worthless, and it is clear that it is aimed at the Republican government.


    Edward didn''t say anything more. President Juarez led the rebels to overthrow the rule of Massimilino I and severely hit the Hapsburg family.


    Now that he is going to get revenge, it should be his bad luck. At this level, Edward doesn''t want to participate.


    Deep down, he has started to mourn for President Juarez. Whoever made him unlucky, caught up with the heyday of the Habsburgs.


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 Chapter 514： Unfair showdown

    There is no doubt that Compton ¡¯s conditions were not acceptable to the Mexican Republican government. Three options, they dare not choose any one.


    If it is possible to compromise on the issue of imperialism, why should President Juarez bring a man-made counterattack? You know, when Massimilino I succeeded, he pardoned the political prisoner and gave him a high position.


    At this time, if you accept the restoration of Massimilino I, it is a complete negation of the revolution of this decade. This uprising is not an anti-imperialist or anti-feudal, but a political seizure of power.


    There is no need to consider the compensation, if there is so much money. The Republicans have long used force to calm the opposition in the country, so why should we need to compromise?


    Fighting against Austrians is also not something the Republican government can afford. He has fought with the French, and what level of military power the major powers have, President Juarez still knows.


    Under normal circumstances, 10,000 French troops are often chased by hundreds of thousands of rebels, and the picture is simply scary. Except in exceptional circumstances, the insurgents have rarely achieved a decent victory.


    It can be seen from the data that from the invasion of the French army in 1861 to the withdrawal of the French army in 1871, the two sides fought hundreds of times, and the number of French killed was not more than 10,000.


    The so-called heavy damage to France, the French insurgents defeated and fled, and that was all needed for political propaganda. In fact, it has always been the French who beat them.


    It was only that Napoleon III''s patience was exhausted, and he recognized the essence of Massimilino I who could not support the wall, and felt that the investment and harvest were not proportional, and he stopped the loss.


    If the Mexican Republican government really announced it so badly, they would not be able to pay it back. The French can be defeated. Are they afraid of collecting debts by force?


    The Russians are a typical example. After the tsarist government announced that it had settled its accounts, in addition to protests and economic sanctions in European countries, did anyone propose to collect debts by force?


    It is not the kindness of the creditors, but mainly that the pay is not directly proportional to the gain. The price to attack the Russian Empire is unknown, how many times it is debt.


    Everyone is very amicable in their choice of negotiations, such as deferred payment, in-kind compensation, debt interest reduction, etc. These methods are very flexible.


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, and they have no weight to speak without strength. Now the Mexican government has to accept the political blackmail of Austria. Even if they know that Compton''s request is excessive, they still have to sit down and talk slowly.


    Ask for a price all day, and pay off when you land.


    President Juarez knows very well that after ousting Massimilino I, the Vienna government will inevitably be hostile to the Mexican government. For a long time to come, relations between the two countries cannot be normalized.


    They just didn''t expect that the Austrians would play like this. These Franz paid attention to eating, but still deceived many people. Suddenly, the lower limit was lowered. Naturally, Juarez did not respond.


    You know, if these victims knew that they had become Austrian citizens, there would be no subsequent tragedy. As long as the identity of the foreign citizen is shown, the Republican Army will naturally be innocent.


    This point British citizens, French citizens ... can testify. The Mexican Republican Government Army is also a force that has always understood the rules and treats its international friends with absolute kindness.


    President Juarez asked eagerly: "How is the connection? They refuse to ..."


    There is another way to get rid of the current predicament, and that is to change those "Austrian citizens", perhaps to give up accountability, so the reason for Austrian blackmail no longer exists.


    The Republicans are still very experienced in this area. They are not just fooling around, looking for some eloquent people to do ideological work. Patriotism is a good banner for them to take care of the big picture.


    The people were dizzy first, and then paid for the losses. This time the Republican government was generous and gave them several times more money.


    In any case, the money used to buy these people is much less expensive than accepting blackmail from the Austrians.


    The middle-aged man answered with his head down: "The situation is not optimistic. Most people are hesitating. They are worried ..."


    Waiting for him to finish his speech, President Juarez waved his hand and said, "Okay, I know. You are tired too, this is just a night away, let''s go and rest!"


    If the strengths of the two countries are equal, then you can use this as a bit of an essay. Unfortunately, the gap between Mexico and Austria is too great.


    Failure to change everything is tantamount to useless work. The great powers are willing to explain the reason to you. That''s interesting enough. If you want to play on your head, people will directly change bayonet to speak.


    President Huarez had never expected that this little trick would succeed. No matter how good they are, the seeds of hatred have been planted during the cleansing period.


    Talking about patriotism? They love the Mexican Empire, not the Mexican Republic. As the supporters of Massimilino I, it was their pursuit if the emperor was restored.


    Now that Austria is intervening, they are happy that they are too late, how can it be possible to speak for the Republican government?


    Moreover, everyone is now an Austrian citizen. If it suddenly changes, isn''t it treason? The usual Huyou Dafa is here a dead end.


    Just doing it is better than not doing it. As long as these people accept compensation, they have a better reason to bargain at the negotiation table.


    Personal humiliation, President Juarez has lost his mind. From the time he was determined to overthrow the rule of Massimiliano I, he was prepared for the worst.


    The Austrians'' deliberate targeting this time directly hit the soft underbelly of the Republican government. They could not accept the restoration of Massimilino I, and they were destined to be criticized no matter what the final result was.


    Ordinary people can''t see it. An extra rubber stamp above their heads is a political disaster. I can only take it for granted that Juarez is selling his national interests for his own rights.


    At present, the constitutionalists have already started to propagate this way. Although they also dislike Massimilino I very much, it doesn''t matter. After the restoration, the emperor can abdicate, just change to another position.


    In any case, Mexico cannot be without emperors. Otherwise, how can they protect their own interests?


    Needless to say, President Juarez knows that this statement will soon become the mainstream of society, and political opponents will not give up this opportunity.


    There is only one way to make a comeback. That is, the Republicans have won the final struggle for rights, and they have the right to speak in society.


    Politics is so cruel. The misfortune of President Juarez is mainly that the enemy is too powerful. It is not a fair fight at all.


    Now he is not facing Massimilino I, but the Habsburgs behind the scenes. Massimiliano did so badly in Mexico that Franz had to come out of the aftermath.


    For the sake of family reputation, a worse "Mexico government" must now be set off. Then you can shake the pot and say: This is too bad for the Mexican people, not the emperor of the Habsburgs.


    Massimilino''s personal cultivation is no problem. This is the only bright spot. Therefore, President Juarez, who is set against him, is destined to be an "infamous ambitionist who disturbs Mexico."


    If Juarez is 20 or 30 years younger, chances are he will lead Mexico to complete internal reforms, build a middle power, and wipe out the stain.


    However, his body was no longer working. Once President Juarez falls and the Republicans have no one to hold their ground, internal contradictions in Mexico will erupt.


    When the Mexican Civil War breaks out, it''s time to whitewash Massimiliano I. Of course, Franz also has a face, and it is impossible to talk nonsense with his eyes open and randomly put gold on Massimilino.


    Such as idioms and martial arts, bold talents, magnanimity, prudence, care of internal and external, inspirational management, Renxian innovation ... These idioms, Massimilino is not one that can be attached to it, and it is almost the same on himself.


    At that time, there will be a lot of evidence that Massimilino is a benevolent emperor, and the main reason for the government''s downfall is: "The Mexican customs are not pure, and there are too many unscrupulous thieves."


    This is not useless work, but also has deep political significance. If Massimilino I failed, it meant that the education of the Habsburgs had failed.


    This is reminiscent of what would happen if such a dead emperor appeared in Austria in the future? Some people want to plan ahead, which creates opportunities for messy thoughts to spread.


    In case they are used by ambitionists, they will advocate the British constitutional monarchy, and even go further, fool the people, create public opinion, and use public opinion to force the monarch to give up his rights.


    The British constitutional monarchy was so crippled in the original time and space. At first it was only to restrict the rights of the monarch, to prevent the king from wantonly acting, and finally to turn the king into a rubber stamp.


    Don''t look at the superficial position of the monarch in the game of monarchs and ministers, but the ministers have been updating and replacing one batch after another, and the monarch needs only one waste to lose all the advantages.


    To curb this, Franz is still preparing. Before the construction of the system is completed, anything that may shake the imperial power must be wiped out in the cradle.


    In this context, the only way for Mexico to rise is to hang Massimilino I over his head and use it as a rubber stamp to support the facade.


    Otherwise, the better they do, the worse they will die. Once there are signs of development, we will immediately meet the dimensionality reduction blow.


    Franz''s true thoughts were not revealed, and naturally no one would know.


    From the outside, Massimiliano I was ousted from power and the Habsburgs were lost. The owner of Franz moved to the Mexican Republican government.


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 Chapter 515： Come over

    After confirming the safety of Massimilino, Franz ordered house arrest for the first time in order to prevent the moth.


    There is no way, he is really uneasy about the unreliable brother. There is a saying well that you can''t die without death.


    Don''t think that it''s really safe now. Those who want Massimilino I''s life can hold hands and circle around Mexico City.


    Fortunately, in Austrian military camps, they are all their own, and no one wants his life. If you go out and sway, black guns and bombs will definitely not be a minority.


    Of course, keeping him out of the negotiations is also an important factor. This is also a good bargaining chip to negotiate with the Republican government, which can be used to flicker.


    As long as Massimilino I did not announce his abdication, it was that the legal emperor of Mexico had the same legal effect as the treaty he signed.


    ...


    Inside the Embassy of Mexico City, Austria.


    Minister Compton threatened: "His President, this is our bottom line. Now every day of delay, your country will need to pay an additional hundred thousand Aegis military expenses. It is not good for you to continue to delay."


    President Juarez was very embarrassed in his heart, still unmoved, he just kept himself calm.


    "My Excellency, your country has such an appetite that we have compensated the victims. Now we can pay up to one million SHIELD military expenses, which is already our limit."


    It is the most compelling option to cede land to pay compensation. When the Americans annexed several northern states, Mexico''s emphasis on territories suddenly increased.


    Juarez is very clear that the Austrians are extorting. The more intimidating they are, the more they can show that Austria is not ready to destroy Mexico.


    Strategically speaking, Mexico is also an important force to contain Americans. Even the United States, which is divided into two, cannot be underestimated.


    It is in Austria''s interest that a stable Mexico can stop American expansion.


    Apparently, President Juarez overestimated the role of Mexico and Russia. Franz never believed that Mexico could fulfill the task of balancing Americans. Now the stability of North America is the result of the suppression of the powers, in addition to the mutual restraint of the United States of America and the Union.


    This is a lesson from history. Those who tried to use Mexico to check and balance the United States ended up in tears.


    The gap between the two sides is completely qualitative. Compared with the fertile United States and the Confederate states, Mexico can be regarded as bad land.


    Of course, this is nothing. Americans are uniquely endowed with fertility, resources, and climatic conditions, and more than 80% of the world ¡¯s land can only be considered rotten.


    Although Mexico is mountainous, its mineral resources are relatively rich and its agricultural resources are good. If it develops well, a medium-sized country is not a big problem.


    It is a pity that when we met Americans, not only the population gap was wide, but the population quality gap was even larger. Although in this era, both the United States and the Confederate nations are mostly semi-illiterate, it is also better than the tribal civilization of Mexico.


    This is not an exaggeration. A large part of Mexico''s population still lives in tribes, as is the case with Austrian Central American colonies.


    However, Mexico is even more miserable. Austrian Central American colonies are backed by Austria. They rely on selling agricultural products and industrial raw materials, and the local economy is developing well.


    Who will support Mexico now? It can be said that as long as President Juarez receives the box lunch, the Mexican civil war will break out.


    It is more serious than the original time and space. The United States of America and the United States of America are incompatible with each other. They all have political forces in Mexico.


    This has not considered what role the British, French and Austrian parliaments play in it. If you want a stable Mexico, the problem is that there is no political force in Mexico.


    Including Juarez, he is not a qualified leader. Prestige is only based on his insistence on anti-imperialism and the establishment of a republican government, which does not make a substantial contribution to the country.


    Despite social reforms, the reforms ended in failure. Compared with Massimilino I, his reforms were only moderated, and he knew how to compromise with interest groups.


    Without convincing enough, this is the root cause of political instability in Mexico. Many people oppose the Republican government not because of ambition or interests, but simply because they do not have the ability to govern.


    There is nothing wrong with this judgment. If it had the ability to govern, the civil war would not have broken out in Mexico.


    You must know that after the overthrow of Massimilino I, Mexico has not yet erupted into a full-scale civil war, the Republican government led by President Juarez persisted for some time.


    If there is a mature governing team, there is a complete opportunity to survive the crisis, rather than the chaos that has lasted for hundreds of years.


    Compton smiled slightly: "It doesn''t matter, I believe in the affordability of your country. It doesn''t matter if you don''t agree, we can do it ourselves.


    But in this way, everyone''s face is not good-looking, and your country will have to pay more. "


    This is not a threat, but an action has already begun. It wasn''t the Mexican government that led the offensive, but the young planters and promising young people who wanted to become planters.


    Austrian Central America is no better than the United States. The local fertile land is limited, and the number of plantations that can be opened can no longer meet everyone''s needs.


    Expansion became the only option, with only two neighbors in total, either Colombia or Mexico. Unfortunately, Mexico was selected for this alternative question.


    If you open the history book, you will find that Mexico is actually magnanimous. When they first became independent from Spain, they were also one of the largest countries in the world.


    It''s just that good luck ends here. First, Central America became independent, and then it was bitten by the United States for 2.3 million square kilometers. The Empire dream ended here.


    Everyone knows that it is very difficult to get the land at the negotiating table. Almost all expansions are accomplished by the army, which results in the established facts.


    This time is no exception. Minister Compton is negotiating here, and Governor Hummer is not idle. Only one division appeared outside Mexico City. The rest of the troops were out of protective logistics and were engaged in an expansion war.


    The fighting has just begun, communications in Mexico have been blocked, and the telegraph has not been popularized. Naturally, President Juarez could not receive the news in advance.


    The furious President Juarez slammed the table and stood up and scolded, "You are aggression, this shameless ..."


    Before the words fell, they suddenly fell. Minister Compton''s face suddenly gloomed, and the facial expressions of all the people involved in the negotiations became wonderful. The nervous, pleasant, and gloating were different.


    Compton doesn''t care about President Huarez''s life or death. The problem is that he cannot die in the Austrian embassy. Otherwise, it will be very detrimental to the subsequent negotiations.


    "Guard, call Dr. Rael, speed!"


    Without hesitation, Minister Compton immediately ordered a rescue. The Vienna government is serious, if Juarez died here, who knows what snippets will come out.


    These guys present were not bad without adding jealousy, Compton didn''t think they would be fair.


    Maybe a guy''s memoir will also record: President Juarez argued reasonably in negotiations with Austria and was brutally killed.


    Soon a middle-aged man in a white coat entered the conference room and immediately rescued President Juarez.


    Minister Compton restrained his emotions and said, "Mr. Kurd, President Juarez''s life is in crisis. There are insufficient medical staff in the embassy. You can send someone over!"


    Juarez is the leader of the Republican Party. If he dies at this time, the Republican Party will have no heads. Kurd will not be easier than Compton.


    "No problem, I will arrange it immediately."


    Kurdish''s words have just been finished, and some in the Mexican delegation jumped out and rebuked: "You have poisoned President Juarez, do you still want to shirk responsibility?"


    Compton and Kurd both cast their eyes on the killing at the same time. Juarez was not dead yet, so he jumped out in a hurry.


    Although at this time President Hu¨¢rez was dead at this time, it was in Mexico''s best interest to hold the **** on the Austrians, which was not acceptable to Kurd.


    Regardless of the shouting of the middle-aged man, Kurdish went out to find someone. The relationship is very important. There are definitely more than one or two people who want President Hu¨¢rez''s death in the Mexican government.


    Minister Compton mocked and said, "Guard, take this lunatic down. If President Juarez had an accident, he would be the biggest suspect."


    To kill the negotiator, and dare to buckle this hat to Austria, Compton has already sentenced the indifferent guy to death in his heart.


    Even if you want to make a rumor, you have to go out and then secretly carry out, so shouted so loudly that you didn''t die fast enough?


    The great powers of this era are not easy to mess with. Today is just the wrong place. If you kill someone on another occasion, it won''t matter.


    Soon the bad news came. President Hu¨¢rez, who was exhausted and exhausted, had reached the end of his life.


    On January 21, 1872, President Juarez was severely stimulated to rescue invalid deaths in the Austrian embassy, ??half a year earlier than before.


    This may also be understood, after all, the situation he is facing is much worse than the original time and space. After a few more years of civil war, Austria was knocked on the door.


    After so many things, the body naturally can''t stand it anymore, this can''t get up.


    Even more tragic is that, for physical reasons, in order to have the energy to deal with government affairs, President Juarez relied on taking drugs to support himself.


    The result of this autopsy made the Compton Minister to cry without tears. The doctor on the Mexican side insisted that the death was poisoning.


    The medical staff sent by the British and French countries have reached the same conclusion, except that they have notarized it once and wrote that the conclusion: long-term use of drugs leads to death.


    After such a big incident, Compton couldn''t help himself, and immediately sent someone to the Vienna government to send a message.


    There is no way, Mexico does not have a direct telegram to Austria, and can only go to Austria and Central America to relay the message. To be precise, transit should be more appropriate.


    Passing the message from the Americas to Vienna still requires the transfer of multiple links, and the cable telegraph is so troublesome.


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 Chapter 516： Different paths

    Vienna Palace, looking at the telegram in his hands, Franz didn''t know what to say. Described as "people lie at home, the pot comes from the sky", it seems to be a play.


    This time, it was Austria that made it up. If the place of negotiation is not in the Austrian embassy, ??no matter how President Juarez died, it has nothing to do with Austria.


    Throw responsibility to Compton Minister? This is not right, people are doing their due diligence. Placing the place of negotiation in the Austrian embassy is also to gain an advantage in the negotiations and fight for greater benefits for Austria.


    President Juarez''s death was only an accident, and Minister Compton had no responsibility and was not responsible for it.


    Now a black pot has fallen from the sky, no matter how to explain it, there will be some people accused: Austria poisoned President Juarez; or that: Massimiliano I was a poison hand in revenge.


    In fact, Franz was not prepared to kill President Juarez. His presence is not a threat to Austria, and it is more valuable to keep him than to kill him.


    Not to mention Massimilino I, if he was able to assassinate President Juarez in negotiations, then he would not fall into the current field.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, this happened, and we should withdraw our troops from Mexico. At this time, they should be held accountable again, and morally justified."


    Franz nodded, no matter how good the reason was before, now that a dead Mexican president in the Austrian embassy can explain it.


    Continue to be aggressive, Austria''s international image will be over. This is inconsistent with the long-term business philosophy of the Vienna government. Even shameless British people cannot do such things.


    "Order Governor Hummer to withdraw. By the way, even the embassy and the diaspora will withdraw. Mexico will soon be in chaos. We will not go to this muddy water."


    The process is not important, the ultimate goal has been achieved. Juarez''s sudden death, the Republicans struggled for the successor''s place.


    Juarez was the president more than ten years ago, and his term has ended long ago. In the middle of this decade, everyone has been fighting guerrillas. Naturally, elections are impossible.


    Since the overthrow of Massimiliano I, the Mexican election is in preparation. If President Juarez does not die, his chances of re-election are very high.


    Unfortunately, there is no such thing. Without Juarez, Mexico will never have a second place to live in.


    The central government lacks prestige, internal contradictions cannot be suppressed, and international forces are reignited. It is difficult to imagine that the civil war will not erupt.


    Perhaps in the near future, the North-South Song Society of the United States will make its debut in Mexico. Both the Confederate and the United States want to support a Mexican government that is close to them and increase their influence in North America.


    Britain, France, Austria and the Three Kingdoms are not lonely masters. The French are right in shrinking their strategy. As Mexican creditors, they want to keep a low profile, but they are not allowed in reality!


    Both England and Austria are so busy that they have problems if they don''t do things. I don''t know why, during the expansion of overseas colonies, Austria was very seriously affected by John Bull, and the methods of doing things became more and more skilled.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "His Majesty, it is enough to abandon Mexico City. We have already occupied several states in southern Mexico, and we can start slowly.


    The Austrian Central American colonies have always had territorial disputes with Mexico. These issues need to be slowly negotiated and resolved. We can wait until Mexico chooses a new government to discuss. "


    With the death of President Juarez, Austria must make a gesture to the outside world. Withdrawing troops from Mexico has become inevitable, but how to withdraw must test technology.


    The labor division can''t do anything for nothing, at least it has to recover the cost of sending troops. Hold on for a while, waiting for the outbreak of the Mexican Civil War to establish the established facts of occupation of the southern territories.


    Anyway, as long as Mexico does not elect a government recognized by Austria, it can continue to dominate. It doesn''t take long, it only takes three or five years to be swallowed.


    This is a practical need. Planters in Austrian Central America have long wanted to expand, and now they need to calm their emotions.


    The Vienna government needs them to maintain a level of strength that will prevent Americans from reaching out to Central America. As long as Austria still dominates Central America for a day, don''t want to start the Panama Canal.


    After a little thought, Franz made the decision: "Don''t take the banner of the government, Austria has never invaded Mexico.


    Southern Mexico is just a bunch of civilians who are unwilling to accept the Mexican government''s rule. The Mexican government is incompetent and can''t even control its own people. We can only express regret. "


    Once he lowered the bottom line, Franz was not afraid to pretend to be stupid. Anyway, as long as Austria clearly does not occupy Mexican territory, the international community cannot say anything.


    If the Mexican government is capable, it can send troops to take back these areas. Of course, one-time success is required, and if it fails, the mob will expand. If you fail once and lose a few more states, you can only blame them for their incompetence.


    After three or five years, the storm of this incident has passed, and these areas will join the Austrian Central American colonies.


    This is the rule of the game. When it is hypocritical, it must be hypocritical. As long as the substantive benefits are in hand, it''s okay to have more cuts.


    Most of the gains from this expansion are from planters in Central American Austria. Now that the gains have been made, the price must be paid, and the responsibility of governing the local area rests on them.


    Mexico did not rule well. The French did not swallow them. Franz did not think that Austria could swallow them all.


    Now Franz has decided to decentralize, and the colonists of Austrian Central America can eat as much land as they have. The extent to which they can expand depends entirely on their own strength, and the consequences of failure to expand are also their own responsibility.


    ...


    Mexico City, the death of President Juarez, has caused a storm in the city. Under the organization of a caring person, the crowds marching and demonstrating the Austrian embassy have been flooded.


    The tolerance of the deceased is higher than that of the living. President Juarez was under attack before he died. Now that he is so dead, the image suddenly rises, as if he became a saint overnight.


    Minister Compton in the embassy had been stilted for a long time, and the demonstrators outside had been bombarding nonstop for 24 hours. The slogan shouted so loudly that a dog in the embassy area was shaking.


    In order to prevent the marching people from impacting the embassy area, Minister Compton has transferred a battalion from outside the city, a cordon has been drawn outside, and Gatlin has been erected at the gate.


    This is not a trivial matter. In just a few days, there have been many shock events. The dozens of dead bodies parked outside are evidence.


    In this respect, it is wise for Franz to order the evacuation of the embassy. Otherwise, the personal safety of the embassy staff may not be guaranteed.


    While the Compton Minister was at a loss, a young military officer held a telegram and said in his ear: "His Excellency, this is the latest order of the Vienna government."


    One took the telegram, and the date was five days ago. Compton didn''t care about the time, watching the news of the order to leave Mexico, he was speechless for a moment.


    Even the embassy did not retain it. Obviously, this is to give up Mexico completely. The Embassy District, which has been in business for several years, has to be abandoned in this way. Minister Compton has all kinds of flavors in his heart.


    After a short pause, Minister Compton said sternly: "Notify the Mexican government that we are going to evacuate and order them to disperse the crowd within three hours, otherwise everything will be at their own risk."


    I ¡¯m leaving, naturally I do n¡¯t need to worry about anything. The great powers have never lacked tough means. If the Mexican government continues to be unaware of life and death, it is not unreasonable to wash the city before leaving.


    Not annexing Mexico does not mean that Austria will not be afraid of their power. The main reason is that it is easier to defeat government forces than to rule Mexico.


    Mexico''s territory has been shrinking again and again, and it still has nearly two million square kilometers. Such a large site is mostly a mountainous area. If you want to clean it up, you can''t do it without hundreds of thousands of troops.


    This cost has far outweighed the benefits. The French gave up Mexico simply because they saw this clearly and were unwilling to continue filling this hole.


    It''s different now. Austria is leaving anyway. Even if it was furious, Minister Compton had no pressure in his heart.


    How did the protesters come from outside, but he knew well. The Mexican government did not dare to directly find the trouble in Austria, and pushed the people forward, hiding behind itself and watching the excitement.


    There has been no seizures, it is not that Compton Minister was afraid, mainly because it is unnecessary. On the surface, this is creating trouble for Austria, but in fact the biggest trouble will be left to the Mexican government.


    If you have governing experience, the Mexican government will definitely not do that. Public opinion is a double-edged sword. When Austria evacuated, the popular opinion was to kill the Republican government.


    To put it bluntly, the moment that President Juarez''s autopsy report was published, it was decided that Austria''s political blackmail failed.


    From start to finish, the Mexican government is doing nothing. Even if there were no protesters, the Vienna government would abandon Mexico.


    Having received news of Austria''s withdrawal, the Mexican government has rarely been efficient. This time, the major factions within the government unified their opinions and quickly sent the plague **** away.


    The aftermath broke out, and clashes broke out between the protesters and the police who came to disperse them. Even the organizers of the demonstrations were unable to control the moody people.


    Three hours passed quickly, and there was a mess of porridge outside the embassy area. Watching the Mexican government crack down on the protesters, Compton just sneered.


    Even if he was moving, it wouldn''t be a matter of hours. He still had time to watch the excitement. As for the trouble, Compton is not worried at all, and the Mexican government is still worried that they will not leave.


    Anyone who dares to prevent the Austrians from evacuating is the worst enemy of the Mexican government. The Mexican government, which lacks governing experience, does not know that the Austrian withdrawal is just the beginning of trouble.


    Withdrawal is taking place on this side, while the other side is stepping up military operations. The captive colonists will not give up this rare opportunity for expansion.


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 Chapter 517： John Bull doing things

    With the withdrawal of the army, Mexican affairs have temporarily come to an end. As for the occupied southern territories, this will have to wait until later.


    The colonists of this year are not easy to mess with, they did not spit out after eating. Even if the Vienna government orders to give up, they may not let go, and the strength of the Mexican government forces may not be able to win these planters.


    This was proved in the Civil War, when fighting for themselves, the planters were always able to explode greater potential.


    No matter what Massimilino I had, Franz immediately "escorted" him back to Vienna. Literally, the process is certainly not so harmonious.


    All these are minor problems, and he can bring him back to Vienna alive. Franz can already deal with the elderly Queen Sophie. The farce staged in the middle is not worth mentioning at all.


    Now Franz was stunned by a sudden invitation, Monaco became independent, and Charles III invited him to watch the ceremony.


    I have to say that the French just have fun. In order to reverse the unfavorable international image, Napoleon III actually let Monaco independence.


    Monaco is just a small projectile country with a land area of ??less than 2 square kilometers, and its population is even more than 10,000. It is estimated that Charles III can name every citizen when he walks down the street.


    On the surface, the independence of Monaco is irrelevant to France. But politically, the situation is completely different, which will stimulate the Italian independence movement.


    A small country like Monaco can achieve national independence through the independence movement. Can the Italians stand it?


    Of course, the benefits are also very great. Monaco''s independent European world gave the French high praise. Napoleon III''s image in the newspaper suddenly improved.


    If he can make persistent efforts and let Italy follow, he will be a saint in the 19th century. Perhaps he could also become the founding father of Italy, because he let several Italian states sit together.


    When was Monaco independent in time and space, Franz couldn''t remember, anyway, also in the era of Napoleon III.


    Now Franz admits that the previous keyboardman''s evaluation of Napoleon III still makes sense: "Small things are smart, big things are confused."


    This is in keeping with Napoleon III ¡¯s design, in Kissinger ¡¯s words: ¡°Napoleon III did not like internal affairs, but made outstanding contributions to French internal affairs; he liked diplomacy, but made diplomacy a mess.


    During his lifetime, he devoted himself to colonial contention without strategy; he wanted to prevent the unification of the German region, but helped Prussia complete the unification of Germany, and lost his empire. "


    Not only helped Prussia unify Germany, but also helped the Kingdom of Sardinia unify Italy. The life of Napoleon III is a crazy dead song.


    It''s actually almost the same now. It seems that Napoleon III''s achievements have surpassed the same period in history, and this is no longer starting to toss.


    In order to maintain long-term peace and order, the current French empire must first sever the possibility of independence and slay all independent organizations.


    The Italian independence movement could not stop without violently deterring the latecomers. The easing political means are not useless. The problem is that the operation is too cumbersome and the hidden dangers are still very large.


    Franz considers it incomplete, so Austria has been enforcing a national integration policy. Even if it is resisted, how many years old will not.


    Compulsory education is a movement of great ethnic integration. The newly-developed generation, even if there are traces of the original nation, has already completed Germanization in language.


    France now also needs a national integration movement. Although the Italians are not well integrated, they must also be promoted. Otherwise, France and Italy will part ways.


    What Napoleon III thought, Franz didn''t know, but it was another political failure. Even if it is to release smoke bombs and confuse the international community, Monaco should not be independent at this time.


    If Franz had changed, he would have preferred the independence of the Italian region, thus gaining an opportunity to unify the western Rhineland.


    Except for some people in Italy, the handicraft industry is relatively developed, and it seems that economic development is not bad. But these people cannot be integrated, and France''s national strength cannot be increased.


    Instead, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Rhineland region have the coal and iron resources that France needs, which can greatly increase France''s comprehensive national strength.


    The local population is not as large as in Italy, and integration is relatively easy.


    This is not without opportunities, in fact France has missed two opportunities to annex these places. The period of Austria''s unification of the South German region, as well as the period of the Russian-Prussian war, were opportunities for France to take action.


    Don''t look at the screams of Franz, in fact, the French really want to annex the territory west of the Rhine, and Austria really can''t help them.


    The prerequisite is that Napoleon was willing to abandon the Italian region, and there was no direct border area, so that Austrian transnational laborers expedition, Franz did not have this spirit of internationalism.


    A few thanks for winning the battle, and the cost of the war must be borne by ourselves, unless the French can hit Paris in one breath, otherwise the French will not lose money; losing is even worse, or it will cause internal unrest.


    "What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs think of Monaco''s independence, what medicine is sold in the gourds of Napoleon III?"


    Although he couldn''t see the purpose of the French, Franz still thought that there was an article in it. Even if Napoleon III was temporarily dizzy, it was impossible for the entire Paris government to faint.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "His Majesty, the issues involved in Monaco''s independence are complex, and they also involve Britain and the West.


    Before the time of Napoleon, Monaco was a protectorate of Spain, only to become a protectorate of France at the end of the 18th century.


    In order to annex it, the French also did a lot of work, but because the regime was too ordinary, Monaco was gradually ignored by the Paris government.


    After so many years, the call for local independence has not weakened. The French were also nominally sovereign states and did not control the area.


    The independence of Monaco was led by the British this time. As a cost of independence, the government of Monaco also gave up its sovereignty over the two major towns of Menton and Rockbrunn, and the territory area was reduced by 90%.


    The Paris government agreed to Monaco''s independence, the main purpose of which was to legally annex Menton and Rockbrunn, by the way, to clean up radical independents. "


    Sure enough, there is a story behind it. In such a projectile place as Monaco, Franz could not pay attention, and the small states in the German region have made him big.


    On the surface, it seems that the French made money, annexed more than 90% of Monaco''s territory, and was still an economically developed region, and then sent the independents out.


    In fact, this is not a problem at hand, and it will be judged by the subsequent impact. It seemed that the British were digging a pit for the French, and Franz began to be vigilant. If he was accidentally pitted by John Bull, it would be tragedy.


    "Well, since this is the case, as an ally we artificially for France, their international image is too bad and needs to be repaired.


    Don''t do it too deliberately, the French will also know the consequences of Morocco''s independence. If they do too much, they can easily alert them. "


    This pit is not big enough to bury the French Empire. Even if it stimulates the Italian independence movement, it will be difficult to play a role in the short term.


    Some people oppose the merger with France, and some support the merger with the French. Napoleon III was not in vain, and there were still a number of supporters in Italy.


    Although the number of opponents is larger, these people are okay with their mouths. If they are allowed to take up arms and fight the French, it is estimated that most Italians do not have the courage.


    Dripping through stones is not a day''s work.


    Now that the British have taken the shot, Franz is naturally willing to cooperate. A strong France is not in Austria''s interest, but it is better to decline.


    After a pause, Franz added: "We must also be alert to small British actions. Some seemingly inconspicuous actions may actually cause a disaster in the future.


    As long as the bait thrown by the British is not sure of the consequences, they will give up directly. God told us that greed is the original sin of mankind, and everyone must be vigilant. "


    Everyone looked at Franz''s cautious warning. Secretly wondered: Is the British so scary?


    ...


    In Paris, Napoleon III dropped the newspaper in his hands with satisfaction. Since the announcement of Monaco''s independence, European opinion has sang praises, making him a little bit drifted.


    Good reputation, this is not a disadvantage. If a monarch loses his reputation, it is disastrous. But it will be troublesome if it is too much, and a bad one will pay a heavy price.


    Napoleon III hesitated to make Monaco independent. A few years ago, it was ready to do so. It was only for the purpose of expanding in Italy and considering political influence that it has been delayed until now.


    The great powers also need to make a show, and the establishment of a small village-level Principality of Monaco is an important part of it.


    Throughout European countries, only France has no younger brother shouting at the international level, which makes Napoleon III very faceless.


    Every time an international conference is held, France''s proposal will not be answered until the big powers speak out. If several European powers remain silent, it will be dumb.


    At present, the small European countries basically have bosses, and the price to pay to win over is too great.


    Since there is no younger brother, then make a younger brother. This is how Monaco came out of independence, and it is completely different from outside speculation.


    If it were not for Napoleon III''s needs, no matter how hard the British tried, they would not succeed. Don''t look at Monaco''s independence, this is actually a country within a country.


    Except for one face to the sea, the remaining three sides are surrounded by France, and political and economic cannot be separated from the control of France.


    Napoleon III kindly asked: "Ouren, do you understand?"


    (Full name of Eugene: Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Jean Joseph Bonaparte)


    There were several sons of Napoleon III, but only one such son was legal. Still a middle-aged child, naturally receives much attention.


    Although less than 16 years old, Napoleon III brought him into contact with government affairs. The little crown prince became a unique presence in French politics.


    Emperor Auren nodded and shook his head and said, "Some understand, but some don''t understand. Since we know the British are uneasy, why should we accept their suggestions?


    Is there any Monaco that doesn''t help France much, but brings hidden dangers but not small, why should we let them be independent? "


    Napoleon III smiled slightly, touching the head of his son, and said intently, "You can''t just look at the surface, Monaco independence will stimulate the Italian people''s desire for independence.


    But without Monaco independence, would Italians not want to be independent?


    It is indeed uneasy for the British to encourage Monaco to become independent. If they don''t intentionally sell them a flaw and attract their attention, they will struggle elsewhere.


    Remember, the enemies exposed under your eyes are never terrible. France is already very powerful, and only we can beat us!


    As for the Italian Independent Organization, a bunch of clowns hiding in the corner. If we don''t jump out, we can''t find them; once they come out, we can wipe them out.


    The real enemies of France are not these unseemly rats. Only Britain and Austria are eligible to be taken seriously. Both Prussia and Russia can only count half. "


    Ou Ren nodded reluctantly, it seemed that he had learned something, and it seemed to be ...


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 Chapter 518： Wintry

    St. Petersburg. Since the failure of Crown Prince Alexandrovich to visit Austria, the Tsarist government has realized that the Russian-Austrian alliance has come to an end.


    Three feet of freezing, not a day cold. Over time, contradictions between Russia and Austria have gradually accumulated.


    Earlier, the governments of the two countries relied on the covenant to suppress the discord, but now it can''t be suppressed.


    Russia-Austria relations have changed since Alexander II''s succession. The personal influence of emperors in monarchy countries should not be underestimated.


    After the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, Austria did not fully support the Russians. In addition to its interests, it was still more dissatisfied with the Tsarist government.


    No big country is willing to be a younger brother, especially after the strength comparison between the two sides changes. The first game between Russia and Austria was actually a struggle for alliance dominance.


    Alexander II''s approach was correct, but the bureaucracy of the Tsarist government did not fight and lost the Pu-Russian war. The Russian empire has since turned from prosperity to decline and lost the dominance of the alliance.


    If the Tsarist government is willing to admit defeat, then it will be over, and the Russian-Austrian alliance will remain the most important political power group in Europe.


    Obviously this is impossible. The pride of the Russian Empire cannot be defeated in one battle. Opening up the long history of the Russian Empire, we have passed even worse times than now. How could the Tsar really give up continental hegemony?


    Franz is not very interested in continental hegemony, but Austria''s geographical location has already been determined, and it can''t be avoided in the struggle for continental hegemony.


    Austria''s weight is left there, and even if you say that you are not interested, no one can believe it. In this case, you can only bite the bullet. It is against this background that France and Austria share the European continental hegemony.


    For the Tsarist government, the collapse of the Russian-Austrian alliance is indeed a blow, but the two countries'' covenant is still a few years before it expires, and there is no threat in the short term.


    The most important thing now is to find a gold master who is willing to pay in time, otherwise the reform of Alexander II will not proceed.


    The ideal choice is of course Austria. The tsarist government can use foreign debt to tie the two countries closer together. Now the Vienna government dares to abandon the Russian-Olympic alliance because they owe not enough.


    If the Tsar''s debt owed to Austria is not now 183 million Aegis, but 1.83 billion Aegis, no matter what, it is estimated that the Vienna government will only support it.


    According to the current situation, after the Russian-Austrian alliance expires, the debt owed by the Tsarist government will still be seven or seventy-eight.


    This is not something that Alexander II can delay. The Austrians only take Russian tariffs, and they have more than 12 million Aegis each year.


    The higher the tsarist government set the tariffs, the faster this repayment will be. In addition, there are still some in-kind compensation for mineral resources, and Russia can still repay more than 90% of its debts payable each year.


    Mortgages cannot be accounted for by Alexander II. Otherwise, Russia and Austria will immediately turn their heads. When Austria closes the trade channel between the two countries, Russia will soon have an economic crisis.


    There is no way, this is determined by the geographical location. If Austria blocked the door, more than 70 percent of Russia''s exports would be dead.


    Grain in the Ukrainian region does not travel through the Dardanelles. It can never be transported by land to St. Petersburg, and then loaded and exported.


    According to the current international situation, if Russia and Austria turn their heads down, the Russian Empire will be completely blocked. Austria encouraged behind it and sponsored two iron armored ships, and Prussia dared to block the Baltic Sea.


    Now is the era of ironclad ships. The pile of broken ships in the Russian Navy can be dismantled for firewood. Most of them are wooden warships that have not been updated for more than two decades. What else do you want?


    It is not that Alexander II did not attach importance to the navy and did not know that the warships would be replaced. It was because the government had no money in its pockets. With the outbreak of the Crimean War, the Tsarist government''s finances have never been better.


    Puao''s approach to Alexander II is not worried. Although the Kingdom of Prussia has abandoned its strategy of unifying the German region, Austria has not yet.


    Alexander II''s relationship asked: "How are you talking to the British, and they would not provide us with a loan?"


    This time the loan was extraordinary. The Russians paid for the food. If the British agreed to grant the loan, the tsarist government would send 1.2 million tons of wheat, 400,000 tons of corn, 300,000 tons of barley to England every year ...


    What looks like a loan is actually better than a grain export. However, in the international agricultural market, the competitiveness of Russian agricultural products is too low.


    If low-price dumping is carried out directly, then if international food prices are beaten down, the relatively high cost of planting Russian agricultural products will become unprofitable.


    In order to avoid the worst, Russian economists have proposed a loan bundle sale to contract a country''s food imports at a price lower than the international market.


    Reduced profits are the financial cost of the loan. It''s better than fighting a price war with a competitor.


    "His Majesty, the British demanded that the loan amount be halved, and also reduce the food settlement price by one-fifth, which is equivalent to 70% of the current international food export price."


    The reply of Foreign Minister Clarence-Ivanov made Alexander II''s face look so different that the export of grain was not a profiteering industry, and even if it was a 30% discount, the cost would not be recovered.


    Alexander II asked impassively: "What if we promised to join the free trade system and let the ruble be linked to the pound?"


    Clarence-Ivanov replied: "If this is the case, there will be no problem with the loan, but food prices will remain undiscussed.


    British food merchants believe that the current international food prices are too high and will fall sharply in the near future, insisting that they only accept 70% of the current market price. "


    If at the current market price, the total value of agricultural products that Russia plans to transport into the UK is as high as 38 million pounds, if it is a 30% discount, it will be only 26.6 million pounds, and the difference in the middle will be 11.4 million pounds.


    Alessandrovich said with a blushing face: "The British are blackmailing, and we absolutely cannot accept such a condition!


    At 70% off the market price, we have to be able to make a profit from the export of grain, but we will lose a sum.


    Unless the grain purchase price is further reduced, the domestic grain price is already very low, and further pressure on the people to plant land is losing money. "


    Grain is a big commodity, and transportation has always been a big problem. The Russian Empire has inconvenient transportation and high transportation costs, and these costs must be taken into account.


    Usually these costs ultimately fall on the farmers who produce the grain. Now if they export at 70% off the market price, and then fall on the farmers, they can only go bankrupt.


    The peasant class is the Tsar''s largest support group. This is the cornerstone of rule. If they are all forced into bankruptcy, the rule of the Tsar government will be unstable.


    Alexander II sighed and shook his head, saying, "The plunge in international food prices has become a foregone conclusion, and the British are right.


    The international market is so big, and we have increased so much grain output. Once put on the market, international grain prices will collapse.


    To put it bluntly, if Russia''s surplus grain can be shipped out, even if other grain exporting countries stop exporting, there will be no food panic in Europe. "


    This is the aftermath of the great wasteland. Although the domestic land problem has been solved, the excess food production capacity has also become a serious social problem.


    Even more tragic is the enthusiasm of farmers who have just obtained land, and Russia''s grain output is still rising.


    With the decline in grain prices, Russia''s grain brewing industry has begun to flourish. However, this high-end wine cannot be consumed by ordinary people at all, and the market is very limited. It is impossible to rely on the wine industry to consume excess grain capacity.


    Alessandrovic thought for a while and said, "Then guide farmers to grow cash crops. Whatever is missing in the market, we will grow what we plant.


    If domestic food production is not reduced, the international food market will sooner or later be burst. As far as I know, the Vienna government has intentionally cancelled the agricultural tax.


    Their food production costs are lower than ours, and they have a complete supporting industrial processing chain. Their anti-risk capability is definitely better than ours. If a price war breaks out, there will probably be millions of bankrupts in China every year. "


    Alexander II nodded, and he did not suspect that Alexandrovich exaggerated. This is a fact. Except for Ukraine, the cost of land and food production in Russia is relatively high.


    Even in Ukraine, because of insufficient development and utilization, agricultural production technology here is backward. Obviously it is black land, and as a result, the yield per mu of grain is still not comparable to Austria.


    This is a sequela of insufficient markets. In any case, the total population of the European continent is less than 300 million, and most of the food produced by countries meets most of the demand.


    The only way to expand the grain export market is to first hit the market with low-price grain and knock down agricultural production in various countries.


    Alexander II originally planned it this way. As long as the agriculture of the countries that collapsed, Russia would have the lifeblood of the European continent.


    A plan is a good plan. The only problem is the lack of financial resources of the Tsarist government. The strength of the competitors is too strong, and dumping at low prices will not only defeat the agriculture of various countries, but also the Russian agriculture.


    In fact, not only Alexander II had this plan, Franz also made a similar plan, but in the end he gave up.


    There is no way. Now is the colonial era. Which power is missing a food-producing land? Insufficient local food production, can''t the colony find a way?


    If you can''t monopolize, you can''t get through with your wallet if you play dumping at a low price. Now agriculture still makes money, there is no need to make no profit at all.


    Alexander II was in a low mood, and said earnestly: "It is necessary to reduce the production capacity of grain and replant cash crops, but this cannot be done overnight. The cultivation of grain is relatively simple, and farmers are used to it.


    To change this traditional cultivation pattern, we must learn from Austria. Alexandrovic, you have been to Austria, and you should know how well their agriculture is developed. Where is the gap, did you spot it? "


    Alexandrovich was lost in thought. He didn''t stay in Austria for a long time. His understanding was limited to Vienna, and most of the time he went through the newspaper.


    "There should be climate, transportation, agricultural technology, and supporting processing industries. There is no way we can make up for the gap in the climate, and the next three points can slowly catch up."


    Alexander II nodded and said, "Since that is the case, we will have the loss.


    If we do not reach an agreement with the British now, I am afraid that after a few months of autumn harvest, our grain will not even be able to sell 70% of the current market price, and the price is even lower than hitting it in our hands.


    If there is no large-scale natural disaster, and when our grain harvest enters the international market, this year is bound to be an agricultural cold winter, when a large amount of agricultural products will be unsaleable.


    Anyway, when you have to lose money, it is better to get the loan first. At that time, we can also reduce or exempt agricultural taxes and reduce farmers'' losses.


    Only when the railway is repaired and the domestic transportation problem is solved can the Russian Empire have a future. Now let the British be proud!


    If it wasn''t for the fight against Austria, perhaps the British would not open on this condition. They do not lack this batch of cheap grain, and the grain processing industry in Britain is not very developed.


    If the London government does not give preferential policies, these food merchants will not invest in the agricultural processing industry. After all, Austria is the hegemony in this field and they have no advantage. "


    ...


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 Chapter 519： Storm

    On March 22, 1872, Britain and Russia signed the "Britain-Russia Bilateral Trade Agreement", "Britain-Russia Grain Mortgage Agreement", "Britain-Russia Financial Mutual Trust Agreement" ...


    Except that there is no alliance, it has become a fact that the Tsarist government has moved closer to the British.


    According to the treaty, the Russians are already part of the sterling-gold system, and the hegemony of the pound''s international currency has been formally established.


    As a cost, the British will provide 150 million pounds of interest-free loans to the Tsarist government within the next five years, and the Russians will use agricultural products to pay off their debts.


    Everyone knows that the so-called loan is just an excuse. The loan issued every year is exactly equivalent to the agricultural products exported by the Russians, which is essentially a huge order contract.


    Nothing more than these agricultural products from Russia are cheaper, and the London government has waived import duties. With low prices, it has seized the markets of other agricultural exporting countries to the UK.


    The first is Austria. As the world''s largest exporter of agricultural products, Austria''s losses are undoubtedly the largest. Sixty-five percent of the total British agricultural imports each year come from Austria, and now this market can almost be declared dead.


    "Free trade", just listen to it, if it is true, it will be finished. The British population screamed terribly, related to specific interests, or decisively thrown aside.


    If Austria wants to keep the British market, agricultural prices now need to be cut at least to survive the competition.


    Affected by the British-Russian Treaty, the international agricultural market has been diving since April. The capitalists went to inventory, sold, and accumulated cash flow, fearing that they would be frozen to death in the winter of agricultural products.


    As the protagonist of the center of the vortex, Franz was not so nervous. Although it was not expected that the British would suddenly make a shot, the international agricultural market was affected, and the Vienna government had expected it.


    At the previous annual working conference, the Vienna government formulated a plan to reduce grain production, mainly focusing on wheat, corn, and beans, which are agricultural products with large production capacity in Russia.


    At the Vienna Palace, the Agricultural Economic Conference, Franz picked up his baton and drew a curve on the world map.


    "The Russians are coming, the British are helping, and the agricultural cold winter is here. This is a challenge for Austria. We must do everything possible. Hols, first talk about the plan of the Ministry of Agriculture.


    The Minister of Agriculture, Halls, got up from his seat, adjusted his clothes, and put on a serious and tense expression. Obviously, the topic was very heavy.


    "Since two years ago, the Ministry of Agriculture has been preparing for the return of Russian agricultural products to international markets.


    To this end, we have adopted various measures, including adjusting the industrial structure of agricultural products, reducing the output of staple grains, clearing stocks, and developing animal husbandry.


    These measures can only alleviate our losses, but they cannot cure the problem from the source. The international agricultural market is so large that we cannot survive the crisis by reducing production capacity.


    The agricultural winter breaks out, and agriculture in all countries is uncomfortable. There is no need for us to pay for it.


    The current collapse in agricultural product market prices was mainly caused by the Russians. In this case, we pushed the boat down the river to make the crisis more violent.


    The Ministry of Agriculture plans to halve international food prices in the next three years, overcoming agricultural production in European countries.


    Although Russia''s agricultural production capacity is large, they lack the ability to resist risks. The tsarist government has limited financial resources and it is impossible to provide protection for farmers.


    Once the food price collapses, it will inevitably lead to a wave of bankruptcy among farmers. If we are lucky, we can also rebuild the Russian agricultural production system.


    In order to make up for the losses of domestic farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture proposes to suspend agricultural taxes, food transaction taxes, agricultural product export duties, and prohibit churches from imposing tithes. At the same time, a minimum guaranteed price for grain is set to ensure that farmers will not lose money. "


    Destroying the agricultural production systems of European countries, in addition to worrying about being profited by fishermen, is more because the Vienna government does not want to pull this hatred.


    Austria has taken the largest share of the international grain export market. Anyway, it has taken the biggest benefit. Why do we have to do things absolutely?


    Now it''s easy to do. The Russians who jumped out, just propaganda, you can throw the black pot into the tsarist government, and by the way, a wave of British people. Anyway, their reputation is stink, and they don''t care about Dora''s hatred.


    The British-Russian agreement is the best evidence. They directly discounted the price of grain exports by 30% and exempted customs duties. The governments of the two countries directly participated in the trade and undermined the free trade system. This is the root cause of the loss of food production in European countries.


    Properly dumped at a low price, no one can wash it. Someone took the lead in lowering the price, and the following trend was inconspicuous. If a price war broke out accidentally and the price was lowered, that was no way out.


    The United Kingdom and Russia have joined forces to crack down on Austrian grain exports. Rather than keep domestic grain prices stagnant, it is better to keep prices to a minimum.


    Once the international food prices are cut, I don''t know if the British food merchants will still perform the contract. This kind of loss-making trading is not liked. In case the British break their contract, there will be a good show at that time.


    It seems that it is only impacting the food production systems of various countries. In fact, this is also destroying the closer relations between Britain and Russia. Nothing breaks an alliance more than a conflict of interest.


    Moreover, Britain and Russia are not allies. It is only for the sake of interest that once the conflict of interests of both parties outweighs the benefits brought by the partnership, it is difficult to separate the two.


    Everyone was lost in thought and began to digest what Hols had just said.


    "Having food prices dropped by half, how much will it affect the country, will it cause a large number of farmers to go bankrupt? Will it involve the entire agricultural system? How much capital will be invested?"


    The question was raised by Prime Minister Felix. Agriculture has always been a pillar industry in Austria, and it must not be ignored by the Vienna government. If the play collapses, the sequelae will be very serious.


    "My Excellency, please rest assured. Our Ministry of Agriculture has conducted a special assessment. After the suspension of the collection of agricultural taxes, tithes, grain trade taxes and grain export duties, international grain prices have been cut, and the impact on the country has been minimized.


    In response to the grain purchase market, the grain purchase price will fall by about 20%. The Ministry of Agriculture will supervise, and if the market turbulence exceeds this magnitude, we will directly intervene in the acquisition.


    As the cost of grain production varies from place to place, it cannot be generalized. In the plains of Wallachia with better natural conditions, there are even small profits. And some provinces with poor natural conditions will probably lose money.


    The bankruptcy of peasants will definitely happen. With the development of the times, the small peasant economy will inevitably be destroyed. This original production model is too expensive to compete with mechanized farms.


    The per capita land area of ??farmers in China is relatively high. Usually, when people plant, they all use multiple crops in parallel and have a certain ability to resist risks. Large-scale farmer bankruptcy will not erupt in Austria.


    To complete this plan, the funds required are still relatively large, at least 120 million Aegis, and at the same time, about 21 million Aegis will be reduced financially every year, and the government will need to fill 15 million Aegis holes in education. "


    In the end, the problem is still a word of money. Once this plan is launched, the era of relying on agriculture to make up for industry and education is over.


    In fact, Austria''s agricultural tax has always been very low, as long as it is 5%, it is the lowest level among the major agricultural producers in continental Europe.


    The grain export tariff is as high as 15%, but the finished product grain export tariff is only 3% to 5%. It is adjusted according to the actual situation, and at the lowest level, it has also been levied 1%.


    Affected by this policy, Austria basically exports refined processed grains, and rarely exports directly.


    Other related taxes are also very low. Grain transaction tax is 5%. Vehicle and vessel transportation tax is exempted. There are almost no additional taxes.


    Even so, these taxes account for a significant portion of Austria''s fiscal revenue, which has declined in recent years and is still a significant number.


    Franz was caught in the calculation, and it was easy to invest 120 million SHIELD operating funds. One-time investment crowded it. It is really impossible. You can also use bank loans or issue bonds. This money is already difficult. Austria.


    The trouble is that fiscal revenue has decreased and education expenditure has increased. This 36 million Aegis is not a one-time loss, but it will be lost forever.


    "Temporary exemption" is actually permanent for the time being. After the dividend period in agriculture is over, it is time for the industry to subsidize agriculture.


    This means that Austria''s fiscal revenue has shrunk by 8.3% and fiscal expenditure has increased by 6.1%.


    After listening to the plan of the Ministry of Finance, the Minister of Finance Carl frowned, and after a moment of silence, put down the drinking glass in his hand.


    "It''s too radical. To break down the agricultural production systems of European countries, it is not necessary to be so extreme. It is enough to hit international food prices to the point where farmers in various countries are not profitable. There is no need to have one step at all.


    In the field of agricultural production, we have the advantage, and the cost of food production is the lowest in continental Europe. We also have a complete industrial supporting system, which can get more profits.


    Farmers in various European countries have started to lose money. In fact, domestic farmers still have a certain profit. As long as we drag on, they will not be able to support it.


    Inferring from economics, the Russians are likely to be the first to fail. Unless the Tsarist government pays to subsidize agriculture, otherwise the high cost will make Russia''s agricultural products lose market competitiveness.


    As long as we grasp this degree, we do not need to pay too much at all. Now it is only necessary to reduce grain export tariffs and exempt agricultural taxes, and it can withstand the first wave of shocks.


    The Russians'' grain has not been exported to the United Kingdom. Now let''s release our reserve grain first, hit the international market and hit the price to the British and Russian transaction prices, and then see if the British will fulfill their contracts.


    If the contract is not fulfilled, the Russians will be in bad shape. I do n¡¯t know if the wallet of the Tsarist government will be able to bear it, and the pile of grain cannot be sold. The consequences are very serious. "


    It is hard enough to have professionals. This is not the price of food, but the finances of the Tsarist government. Once large-scale slow-moving grains appear, Alexander II will be out of luck.


    There is no way, there will be food left in the hands of farmers. Either the government collects the grain directly and then rots it in the warehouse;


    Once the market is full, no matter how cheap it is, no one dares to take over. Every time an economy breaks out, capitalists pour milk into the river just to avoid price collapse.


    Now Carl''s plan is to crush British food prices one step before the British-Russian deal is completed.


    International food prices are naturally not immune, and Austria will suffer heavy losses. But as long as the British default, then the Russians who have suffered heavy losses will certainly not give up. Maybe there is nothing to do with the London government, but to withdraw from the pound-the gold system is inevitable.


    At that time, even if the tsarist government is no longer willing, it can only join the Aegis, the gold system, with a scrutiny. Losses in the grain market can be recovered in the financial market.


    Hols frowned, questioning: "What if the British fulfilled the contract? The benefits of currency hegemony are not a little bit, and they have no reason to give up."


    Carl smiled calmly: "That''s all that all grain exporting countries have had a hard time this year. Even if the international grain price hits a 30% discount, the Austrian impact on exporting processed grains is not so great.


    Don''t forget, the food finishing industry itself still has a dozen points of profit, and these companies can also share some of the losses.


    In general, the price of raw grains has fallen by 70%, and domestic agricultural production can still maintain its capital. This is enough. I don''t think that at the current price of grain exports, Russian farmers can make money.


    The price that the government needs to pay is only a part of the reserve grain and the reduction of fiscal revenue by 8-10 million Aegis.


    If it directly impacts the agricultural systems of European countries, the Russians can only be fooled by ordinary people, and politicians will still be clear.


    If they take countermeasures and artificially increase grain import tariffs, what can cheap grains do in addition to increasing their fiscal revenue? "


    This is a reality, and it''s common to flip the table in front of interests. In order to protect domestic agriculture, it is normal to adopt trade barriers.


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 Chapter 520： Robbery while fire

    The agricultural crisis is actually brewing long ago. The Russian reclamation campaign was just a trigger for the outbreak of the agricultural crisis.


    After entering the 19th century, agricultural production technology developed very fast, especially the rotation cultivation technology was popularized in Europe, which greatly improved the utilization rate of land.


    New production tools have been continuously developed, which has begun the era of mechanized agriculture, allowing a farmer to cultivate more land.


    During this period, agricultural output also began to increase significantly. Grain production in various countries is constantly setting new records. Taking Austria as an example, the growth rate of grain production has increased by more than 3% for many years.


    The population growth rate during the same period is far behind the increase in food production. The biggest benefit of increasing food production is that it allows most people to fill their stomachs. The increase in related agricultural and sideline products has also enriched the people''s dining table.


    In the process of population growth, the agricultural population is also increasing. Although with the development of industry, a large number of rural laborers have become workers during the process of urbanization, and the proportion of the agricultural population has been decreasing, this number has increased.


    In this context, in order to obtain more income, the people spontaneously started a reclamation campaign. The Russian wasteland was not the first case, and it was still bad for Austria.


    The agrarian revolution in Austria was imperfect, and the aristocracy still held a large amount of land. In order to meet the farmers'' demand for land, the Austrian Balkan Peninsula was thus developed.


    Compared with 1850, the area of ??arable land in Austria has doubled. As the cake becomes larger, the domestic land problem is naturally solved.


    Alexander II ¡¯s campaign to open up wasteland was actually learning from Austria ¡¯s successful experience. Since farmers need land, they will increase the supply of domestic land. With more land, the contradictions are naturally resolved.


    In this way, excess food production capacity is unstoppable. In the course of agricultural development in Austria, the Vienna government is still deliberately guiding people to grow cash crops.


    For example, in Lombardy and Venecia, the rice-to-mulberry project has been developed, and the supporting raw silk industry has also been developed; in the Bosnia and Herzegovina region, the raisin and wine industries have also developed.


    These planned developments are trying to avoid excess food production capacity. However, this is also a waste of money, and the total output of grain is still rising.


    If the Russian-Prussian War did not erupt, and the Russian Empire would have civil war, which would have severely damaged Russia ¡¯s agricultural production, this crisis would have erupted years ago.


    Without a large grain exporter, there has been no food shortage in Europe. Now the Russians are returning to the grain export market, the production capacity is even better than in the past, and the market can''t afford it anyway.


    There are only three countries in Europe that are not worried about the impact of food prices. The British are naturally one of them, otherwise they would not dare to ignite the fire.


    British industrialization has been going on for a long time. The industrial population has already surpassed the agricultural population, and the proportion of agriculture in GDP has been very low.


    The small-scale peasant economy collapsed early in the enclosure movement, the land was relatively centralized, and its ability to resist risks was strong. It was itself the world ¡¯s largest importer of agricultural products. Naturally, it was not afraid of food prices falling.


    The other two countries are Belgium and Monaco. The latter does not need to be known. Looking at the land area, you know that a small seaside village has no agriculture at all.


    Belgium is also a food importer. The earliest industrial country on the European continent has a low industrial agricultural output value, so don''t worry about being impacted.


    Starting purely from an economic point of view, after the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, Austria''s losses were undoubtedly the largest. As the largest exporter of agricultural products, the impact was also greatest.


    Calculating the agricultural population alone, Austria''s agricultural population still accounts for more than half of the total population. There is no problem in saying that Austria is an agricultural country.


    However, with the development of the economy, many farmers with relatively few land actually have strong labor in their homes to work in cities.


    Both farming and working, they cannot be simply regarded as farmers, or workers. In statistics, both sides are often counted.


    Different provinces have different agricultural populations. In the more developed Bohemia region, the proportion of the agricultural population is already less than 40 percent; in the agriculturally developed Hungary region, the proportion of the agricultural population is as high as 70 to 80 percent.


    Among them, the proportion of migrant workers also accounts for a considerable part. In some densely populated villages, up to 90% of the young labor force working in the cities.


    The situation in France is even more serious. The Italian region is seriously hindered, especially in southern Italy. If the statistics of urban and rural incomes are found, there is not much difference at all, and even the income of urban workers is lower than that of farmers.


    This does not mean that Italy''s agriculture is well developed, it can only prove that Italy''s urban economy is depressed. Although these cities developed earlier, due to limited resources, industrial development in Italy was very difficult.


    This is also the main reason why the Russians moved closer to the British than to the French. The British can fear the impact of agriculture and dare to let Russian agricultural products enter, but the French cannot.


    There is already a large agricultural population in France. Coupled with the economically fragile Italy, once the price of food plummets and the market is impacted, it is likely that the situation will spread.


    "Grain prices are very important, and if they bravely hit the markets of other countries, the rebound will inevitably be very fierce.


    Moreover, agriculture is different from industry. Even if there is an overcapacity in the market, producers will not adjust in a short time, and even output will continue to increase.


    We can regulate the domestic market and guide people to reduce the area of ??food cultivation, but it will not affect other countries. At least we have no way to reduce the output of Russian farmers, at best we can only bankrupt them.


    It has knocked down agricultural production markets in various countries and established a monopoly position in the field of agricultural exports. Frankly, I am not optimistic about the success of this plan.


    In this world, the area of ??land suitable for cultivation is too large, and the market for agricultural products is too small.


    Not to mention, as long as you understand the situation in Austrian Africa, everyone should know that Austria''s grain production capacity can be doubled at any time if needed.


    The British, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, they also lacked food colonies. Once we find signs that we have a monopoly on the international grain export market, blocking will inevitably occur. "


    Obviously, Prime Minister Felix is ??a rationalist. Rather than supporting the great plan of the Ministry of Agriculture, it is more inclined to the protracted war proposed by the Minister of Finance.


    With its advantages in production costs, it only needs to be slowly ground. Austria is destined to occupy an important position in the agricultural product export market.


    As for the potential biggest rival, the Confederate States of America, it is not a threat at all. In the face of interest, the plantation owners will naturally make the right choice.


    The United States did not split in time and space. After the Civil War, the United States lost its supremacy in the international cotton market and the grain planting industry developed.


    The Federal State of the United States is now a rich agricultural country and continues to dominate the cotton production market. Without being defeated and suppressed, other cotton producing areas simply cannot compete with them.


    Who will be full and support, have a huge profit and don''t take it, and run to the huge pit of the grain export market?


    That''s right, now the international grain export market has become a huge pit. Until a winner is reached, for a long time to come, food producers in all countries will not have a better life.


    If Austria had the unique conditions of the Americans, it would not kill the food market. Now the Ministry of Agriculture proposes to defeat the agricultural production systems of European countries. In fact, this is also the push of the nobles.


    On the surface, the profits in agriculture are no longer satisfying their appetite. They want to monopolize the European food supply in order to obtain greater benefits.


    In fact, more want to abolish the series of taxes and increase their own income. Everyone knows that there is little hope for monopolizing European food supplies, but everyone likes tax cuts!


    Franz had met a lot of lobbyists beforehand. It was just that the country was already rich, and there was no shortage of gains in agriculture, was it ...


    Franz, the spokesman for the interests of the aristocracy, could not refuse, but as emperor he had to consider national interests, so this agricultural economic conference appeared.


    The end result is naturally that the government has cut some taxes, made up for their losses in this storm, and appeased the noble class. Considering wallets, not all are exempt.


    As for the peasant class, they are hitchhiking. Otherwise, tax cuts and food protection prices, how could these policies that take care of their interests be proposed by the bureaucrats?


    The reason is not important, as long as the actual interests are available, that''s right. Today, compared with the aristocracy, Austrian farmers actually occupy more land, occupying about 34% of the land area.


    Unconsciously, the aristocracy has become the spokesperson of the peasant class''s political interests. This result was completely unexpected from Franz.


    Seeing that the meeting is almost over, the Ministry of Agriculture''s radical plan has been rejected by the cabinet, and Franz knows that it is time for him to perform.


    "The success rate of monopolizing European food supplies is too low, and things that impact the agricultural production systems of various countries are to be done, but not too extreme.


    The proposal of the Minister of Finance is good. You can start with the British-Russian agreement to see how solid the British-Russian friendship is, and by the way clean up our Chen Liang.


    The plan of the Ministry of Agriculture was taken back and redone to reduce our sense of existence in this storm as much as possible. The reason for the plunge in food prices must be caused by the Russians.


    Once the agricultural crisis breaks out, there will definitely be a wave of peasant bankruptcy in Europe, which may last for a long time.


    The colonial ministry must also act immediately to draw people from European countries. Especially the Russian Empire, they will be the hardest hit area of ??the crisis, and as allies have an obligation to help them eliminate hidden dangers. "


    During the agricultural crisis in space-time, the German region was the hardest hit area. During this period, millions of Germans emigrated to the United States.


    The situation has changed now. Austria has repeatedly sought immigration in the German region. The overpopulation situation has been resolved.


    The best proof is that the German Federal Empire has been established for so many years, and the total population has not exceeded 10 million. It is exactly where it is.


    If you see their immigration data, everyone will not be surprised. From 1854 to the present, the German Federal Empire has a population of 3.5 million.


    With so much going out, the local population will naturally not rise. If so many people stayed in place to multiply, the population of the German Federal Empire would have already exceeded 16 million by the time of calculation based on the local birth rate and mortality rate.


    The wool was almost cut here, and Franz reached out to the Russian Empire. Even if it failed in the Russian-Prussian War and lost millions of square kilometers of territory, the Russian Empire still has more than 74 million people.


    Franz has already played to stimulate fertility, and the birth rate in many parts of Austria is still lower than that of the Russians. If it were not for the lower mortality rate in Austria, the population growth rate would definitely not keep up with the Russians.


    According to the analysis of sociologists, the baby boom will continue to explode in the Russian empire in the next few years. Farmers who have acquired land will have a strong life, and the birth rate is expected to exceed 6%.


    This data is not surprising. The average life expectancy of the Russian Empire is broken. The population structure is mainly minors, adolescents, middle-aged people, and very few people over 45 years old.


    From the analysis of the data, that is, more than half of the people in the Russian Empire are of a child-bearing age. Such a high proportion of young people, coupled with the lack of recreational activities, go home to create people, and the birth rate is naturally high.


    Not only the Russian Empire has a large number of birth-age population, but almost every country has a high proportion of birth-age population. Most countries have more than 40 percent.


    After entering the 19th century, the European population entered a period of skyrocketing. The population growth rates of all countries are fast. The slowest growth rate is the French, followed by Spain and Italy.


    The main reason lies in the economy. Farmers who do not have enough land can no longer afford them. Not to mention workers, the high number of abandoned babies is enough to illustrate the problem.


    Of course, the government''s policies are also an important factor leading to the low population growth rates of the three countries. In this era, it cannot be said that these policies are completely wrong.


    The domestic economic development has not improved. If the population growth is not suppressed, how can the extra people be raised?


    The French are the exception. Their problem is not that they can''t afford it.


    Food prices have collapsed, and the Russian Empire with a high birth rate is definitely the hardest hit area. If you stay in the country, families with many children will certainly not be able to support them.


    Immigration at this time, but relieved the pressure in Alexander II. No matter how reluctant the Tsarist government is, it is impossible for them to prevent the people from leaving during this period.


    From this perspective, both sides also take their own needs. For the stable first Tsarist government, the internal hazards can be eliminated, and the sequelae are not worth mentioning.


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 Chapter 521： Trigger a crisis

    After the conclusion of the Austrian Conference on Agricultural Economy, the Vienna government announced to the outside world that before the new grain is harvested, some strategic reserves will be replaced.


    This happens almost every year, but generally it is bought when the international food price is low and sold when the price is high.


    This time is obviously an exception. Although it is not known how much food the Vienna government intends to sell, the international food market has caused turbulence.


    Compared with the beginning of the year, the price of grain on the international market has fallen by 9%. Now affected by the sell-off by the Vienna government, the price of grain has plummeted by four points.


    The pallet capitalists can''t support it anymore. The British-Russian transaction has cost them a lot of money, and Austria is now making up for it.


    Fortunately, the Vienna government announced a replacement, not a simple sell-off, or the impact would be more severe.


    At the London Grain Exchange, a middle-aged man in a Chinese suit knew the prices on the market as usual.


    A middle-aged man named James is a small capitalist who owns a flour mill. Since the signing of the British-Russian Food Agreement, he has panicked.


    Before the cheap food in Russia has entered, the capitalists who are concerned about the share are all divided up. By the time James reacted, it was too late.


    Of course, it doesn''t matter how fast the reaction is, this kind of fat is not what he is entitled to share. Originally, James bought local wheat for processing, but now he can''t.


    The domestic wheat is not so cheap. If the purchase price is suppressed, it is estimated that he will be directly beaten out.


    In search of cheap food sources, James set his sights on the grain market. Affected by international food prices, it is true that food prices here have fallen much more.


    Suddenly seeing Austrian wheat on the billboard, James stopped immediately. You should know that in the past ten years, Austrian wheat has rarely appeared on the international market, and all the processed flour has appeared.


    "Raul, what''s wrong with this batch of grain, why is the price so low? I remember that Austria does not export wheat. Shouldn''t this be smuggled?"


    James asked jokingly, not to blame him for the surprise, mainly because it was not low, but to the limit, a price beyond James''s imagination.


    "Mr. James, you''re really joking. If smuggling, we don''t smuggle food! Such commodities are inconvenient to transport and the tax rate is low, there is no need to take risks."


    James ignored Raul''s beating, grabbed a handful of wheat and looked it up. The preliminary judgment was Chen Liang, but this was not the reason why the price was so low.


    "Just give me some nonsense, let''s talk about what''s wrong with this batch of grain? Don''t tell me, if you have this kind of cheapness, you can get it for us!"


    Raul smiled indifferently, took out a newspaper and handed it to James.


    "Mr. James, you can see that this batch of grain is old grain. Not long ago, the Vienna government announced the replacement of the reserve grain, and the old grain in the warehouse was sold at a discount.


    You are also a professional. You must know that the price of Chen Liang will be discounted. Now that this batch of grain has been stored for more than three years, the taste of processed flour will definitely have an impact.


    In Austria, this kind of grain is usually not processed into flour, but used to make wine or processed into feed.


    This time the large amount of grain released by the Vienna government has flowed into the international market. The reason why it is so cheap is certainly the good work of the bureaucrats in London.


    Russians'' new grain is so cheap. Naturally, these old grains can only be cheaper. Who else should they sell to? "


    It can be seen that Raul also has deep grievances against the London government. The British-Russian trade agreement directly allowed companies to sign contracts with Russians, and their middlemen''s business naturally disappeared.


    If it weren''t for the return of Austrian grains for sale, they would be closed. Food prices on the international market are not as cheap as Russian food.


    James put down the wheat in his hand and grabbed another hand and rubbed it.


    "Are you sure there is no problem with these foods?"


    Raul: "Of course, if there is a problem, I will go to hell!"


    Seeing James was still hesitating, Raul added: "Mr. James, if you have any questions, you can inspect them in person.


    Such opportunities to find cheap prices are rare. In the future, no matter how low the international food prices are, it is impossible to fall on this share.


    You should know that if you sell at this price, farmers around the world will go bankrupt. This has fallen below the cost of production, just like this batch. "


    James was tempted. If there is no problem with the food, it is only Chen Liang, and it is totally worth buying. Gritting his teeth seemed to be determined.


    "I want 30,000 tons. Can it be cheaper?"


    This is almost all the money James can mobilize, but he decided to bet in order to obtain greater benefits.


    The price of this batch of grain is 15% cheaper than the food the London government received from the Russians. On the surface, it is normal for the price of old grain and new grain to be different. In fact, the price is still too cheap.


    Deeper reasons, James wisely did not explore. Anyway, as long as he can get rich, he cares so much!


    ...


    From May, grain from Austria quickly appeared on the British market. As soon as this cheap food appeared, it was sought after by unscrupulous capitalists.


    Everyone is smart, knowing that this price is abnormal, and some even speculate that it is Austria''s intention to disrupt the British-Russian transaction, but this does not prevent them from getting rich.


    Grain is different from other commodities, and it is not a problem to store it for three to five years. Anyway, it''s all Chen Liang, and it''s still Chen Liang.


    Deteriorating taste is even more of a minor problem. As long as the processed flour is a little cheaper, it will not worry about selling in the market.


    It''s good to be able to fill your stomach. You also want to pursue the taste of food. The ordinary British people are not so proud.


    Such a fanatical operation naturally attracted the attention of the London government. However, this operation was not done by Austria alone, but also a group of British local capitalists participated.


    It is also impossible for everyone to benefit from the transaction between the London government and the Russians, and many capitalists are still damaged.


    If no action is taken, it will be very difficult for them to survive until the influx of Russian food.


    In this context, they naturally do not mind cooperating with Austria. Anyway, it is legal trade, and the London government has no right to interfere.


    Want to set restrictions to stop Austrian food dumping. Sorry, the parliament is not easy. For its own opponents, holding up the banner of free trade has left Benjamin''s cabinet helpless.


    The free trade system cannot be overturned. This is the core of British economic policy. Of course, this annoyance has little effect on Prime Minister Benjamin.


    The results of the new round of elections have come out, and he is now the former Prime Minister. The worry is the Liberal cabinet that is being formed, which is also a pit for rival William Julter-Gelston.


    At the critical moment of the general election, Benjamin''s cabinet responded negatively. After the transfer of power was completed, the London government wanted to take further measures.


    In these short months, Austria has dumped 8.5 million tons of rye, 3 million tons of wheat, 4.3 million tons of corn, 3.2 million tons of soybeans ...


    What happened in the UK also affected the international food market. This would be a real blood fall, with a sudden 15% plunge.


    Cheap Russian food has not appeared on the international market, and as a result, prices have almost fallen.


    At the beginning of the year, the rye on the international grain market was still 25 Aegis tons, and now it has fallen to 18.6 Aegis tons; corn has also fallen from 18.8 Aegis tons; it has fallen to 14.1 Aegis tons ...


    In short, the prices of all staple foods have plummeted, and even the prices of other agricultural products have been greatly affected. People''s panic is the culprit for all this.


    At this step, everyone will lose money together. Everyone knows that prices are not yet at their lowest point. After the autumn harvest, grain prices will usher in a new low.


    Food supply exceeds demand, and the good days for the major food exporters are over. Without the trigger of the British-Russian Food Loan Agreement and the dumping of grain by the Vienna government, this agricultural crisis would slowly erupt.


    It is impossible now, and the crisis immediately detonated. 1872 is destined to be a tragedy year. Slow food sales will become a hot topic in the second half of the year.


    This is no longer a matter of price, but it cannot be sold at all. The best way to stabilize food prices is to reduce food production and destroy surplus agricultural products.


    As a responsible big country, Austria naturally has to take positive measures. In July, the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture issued a call to the world''s major food producing countries, hoping that all countries will reduce their grain production capacity at the same time.


    On August 12, the Vienna government issued the Law on Land Fallow, which stipulated in the law that the land for food cultivation must fallow. The specific fallow time is determined by the local government according to the actual situation.


    What appears to be effective law has very limited influence. Austria has a long tradition of agricultural fallow, and this is nothing more than a clear stipulation this time.


    According to the estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture, in this way, Austria''s grain output can be reduced by about two or three percentage points. This is also a large number, which can alleviate the crisis of overcapacity.


    On August 15, the Vienna government issued the Land Reclamation Law, which clearly stipulates that newly reclaimed land in Europe is prohibited. The cultivation of wheat, corn, rye, potatoes and other crops is prohibited within five years.


    These measures can''t hydrolyze the near thirst. In any case, the crops that have been planted in the field cannot be pulled out.


    Austria''s grain output in 1872 will not decrease, and it will not affect the prices of the international grain market in a short time.


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 Chapter 522： good news

    International food prices have plummeted, Austria''s domestic food prices have also been hit, and food prices have plummeted.


    Austria''s domestic food prices have always been lower than the international market, and this time it is finally in line with international standards.


    Not only did food prices fall, other agricultural prices also followed suit. Capitalists are already struggling to drag the market, but in vain in the face of huge supply.


    With the turbulence of the international grain market, a large amount of raw grain was sold to the market, which also impacted the export of finished grain.


    Take flour exports as an example. Not only did prices fall by 9% compared to the same period last year, but even total exports have shrunk by 4%.


    This is a consequence of the Vienna government''s dumping of old grain to the United Kingdom. British capitalists who got cheap raw materials worked hard to occupy the original market.


    There is no other way, flour cannot be stored for a long time. If you want to disrupt the British-Russian food trade, you can only use raw grain as a shock.


    With prices falling and exports shrinking, companies engaged in agricultural export have had a hard time, especially in processing industries with low technological content.


    In Austria, the agricultural product processing industry has also formed a huge industrial chain. Enterprises with more than three million industrial workers and more than 800,000 people engaged in flour processing alone.


    Tens of millions of farmers are also involved in this process. The impact of the grain processing industry will inevitably affect the acquisition of new grain.


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz put down the information in his hand, held up the tea cup, a faint light of smoke rose, and the fragrance was overflowing.


    "The domestic market must be stabilized as soon as possible. The prices of international raw grains have plummeted, and the prices of finished grains will plummet soon.


    Capitalists can''t last long. In the face of interest, few people can remain rational, and the market for finished grains will not be stable for long.


    The international market is beyond our control. We can keep our share as long as we don''t have to worry about the momentary gains and losses, but we must stabilize the local and colonial markets.


    The growth rate of domestic food consumption is nearly 2%. As long as it lasts for two or three years, and when the tide of bankruptcy of farmers in European countries erupts, we can weather the crisis.


    However, the government still has to adopt a more active policy and cannot wait for the market to adjust spontaneously. We don''t waste so much time, otherwise the advantages accumulated in the early stage will be wasted. "


    The main reason for the increase in consumption is population growth, followed by economic development and the increase in people''s income and consumption.


    Franz''s previous proposal to absorb European immigrants is actually a way to increase food consumption.


    Of course, the main purpose of absorbing immigrants is for labor. Austria''s colonies are already huge, and to develop these places requires a large population.


    Even the most valued African continent, after so many years of immigration, the total population of Austrian Africa has reached 10 million.


    This number is far from enough, and other colonies are even worse, because the population is too small to even the most basic development.


    The Minister of Agriculture, Halls, stood up, took out a report from the folder, walked up and handed it to Franz.


    "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Agriculture proposes to increase the import tariffs on agricultural products to prevent foreign agricultural products from impacting the local market; at the same time, the minimum purchase protection price for grain is implemented, and the recommended guidance price for domestic finished grain prices is implemented.


    For exporters of finished grains with damaged profits, the Ministry of Agriculture proposes to provide them with tax rebate subsidies for the export part to make up for some losses.


    This is a specific measure and a corresponding supporting plan. After the implementation of the plan, local agricultural product sales prices will stabilize in the shortest time. "


    Raise import tariffs on agricultural products, which is aimed at Russians. In recent years, the Russian Empire''s food exports have only declined, not completely disappeared.


    It is just that this part of the grain did not directly enter the international raw grain market, but was sold to Austrian grain processing enterprises, and after the processing was completed, it was sold to the international market, including the resale back to the Russian Empire.


    Austria can occupy up to 70% of the international agricultural export market, and the contribution of the Russians is indispensable.


    Now that the production capacity of the Russians has exploded, Austria can no longer afford it. In addition, in recent years, countries have ramped up their food production, and the international market has oversupplied. Of course, the Ministry of Agriculture has priority to protect the interests of its nobles and farmers.


    The lowest grain purchase protection price is also one of the measures to protect the interests of farmers. Including the later guidance price of local finished grain sales is also one of them.


    Simply put, the government sets a retail price range for finished grains, and companies can only set prices within this range.


    Prior to this, the Vienna government had a ceiling price for agricultural products, and now it has added a floor price.


    "Free market economy". Unfortunately, Austria has a market economy but no free market economy. The government is not in the market once or twice.


    Of course, if it is an industry that has nothing to do with the international people ¡¯s livelihood, the Vienna government has never intervened, for example: in crafts and luxury goods, it is very free.


    After a brief glance, Franz nodded and shook his head.


    "The subsequent plans are all good, but raising the import tariffs on agricultural products cannot be implemented for the time being. We have increased the tariffs and the Russians will definitely take countermeasures to increase the tariffs on Austrian industrial and commercial products.


    This time the storm was limited to agriculture, and then spread to other industries, the consequences of which are more difficult to control.


    We can impose restrictions on the implementation of the minimum grain purchase price, but only for local, new grain this year; tax rebate subsidies for enterprises are also limited to products made from local grain.


    In order to avoid fraudulent subsidies by enterprises, once they apply for tax refund subsidies, enterprises are prohibited from purchasing foreign agricultural products for half a year. "


    Franz remembers that an important reason why Germany and Russia turned their heads back in time and space was because of agricultural tariffs. Of course, the situation is different now, the Russians have no confidence and Austrian faces.


    It is no good just to intensify the contradiction. Although the market in the Russian Empire is not good because of poor economic development, it is also an important sales market for Austrian industrial and commercial products.


    Moreover, the Russo-Austrian alliance has not collapsed, and the trade agreement signed by the two countries is still valid. Unless the contract is broken, raising tariffs is a joke.


    Within the scope of the agreement, it is clearly stipulated that each additional tariff shall not exceed 5% of the original tax rate, and the same commodity can only be adjusted once in three years.


    Tariffs on agricultural trade between Russia and Austria are 4%. On the basis of this tax rate, a 5% increase is 4.2%. With just a little improvement, Franz might as well not adjust.


    The tsarist government has repeatedly raised taxes on Austrian industrial and commercial products, and has not changed the shelves of Russian goods in Austrian goods, which is enough to illustrate the problem.


    Within the scope of the treaty between the two parties, there is no tariff rate of more than 10% for a single commodity, and most of them have only a few points.


    If you want to go past the simple, that is to break the contract. This kind of treaty was signed by the Russians with great difficulty. How could it be possible to take the initiative to break the treaty?


    In this regard, the overall outlook of the Minister of Agriculture needs to be improved. However, this is a small problem. Franz is very tolerant, and the technical bureaucrats cannot demand too much.


    Other abilities Hols performed very well, but he was very good in the professional field. In the years he chaired the Ministry of Agriculture, Austrian agriculture has improved qualitatively.


    Optimizing the agricultural industrial structure, promoting new agricultural technologies, and improving the agricultural industrial chain were all completed under his auspices.


    Now, Austria''s agricultural surplus is due to Hols. Of course, this can''t blame him. It is too difficult to change farmers'' planting habits while still making money.


    The agricultural crisis of the original time and space lasted for more than two decades, and forced one peasant to run out of production before reaching equilibrium again. The difficulty is imaginable.


    Growing cash crops is not a one-word problem, but it must also protect the income. Unfortunately, no one can make this guarantee because of opaque market information.


    Austria is not a planned economy. Farmers grow whatever they want. Out of stock on the market this year, next year there may be no one asking for it.


    In contrast, food is a sound product. Perhaps the rate of return may be lower, but it will not be lost.


    After a pause, after digesting Franz''s words, Colonial Minister Stephen took out a document and handed it to Franz.


    "Your Majesty, gold mines have been frequently found in South Africa in the recent past. The quality and reserves of these discovered gold mines are quite amazing.


    This is a report submitted by Viscount Fickney, Governor of South Africa. It is initially judged that this is a larger gold mine group than West Africa, and the reserves may exceed the United States. "


    This is good news. Austria''s defeat in the currency hegemony battle and the insufficient gold standard are also an important reason.


    How rich South Africa''s gold reserves are, Franz is naturally clear. Knowing and knowing, but when it comes out, things are unclear.


    The religious atmosphere in Austria is already very strong, and Franz does not want to continue to build momentum for the church. After so many years of rebirth, he has not revealed any flaws, and he relies on caution.


    Anyway, gold is buried underground and can''t run. South Africa is all occupied, these gold mines will be discovered sooner or later, and will eventually flow into Austria.


    In fact, Austria''s golden fate is also very good, almost every colony has gold. This was not specifically chosen by Franz. It was a reality that guided the direction of Austria''s expansion.


    When the African colony was first expanded, Franz did not expect to have today''s foundation. How could Austria be cheaper if it wasn''t for the European continents that didn''t value the African continent?


    Expansion to the South Ocean was completely an accident, an unexpected success; the existence of the Central American colonies was only to interfere in the South African war, and it can have the scale today, which is also beyond the plan of Franz.


    Prior to the operation, Franz did not know that the small countries of Central America were so scum.


    Originally, he just planned to borrow a place to stay, but as a result, a group of German immigrants from the United States accidentally flew over, and he was directly anti-customer.


    Of course, it is estimated that those who are in power in small countries will not accept it. There are only tens of thousands of white people in a country. The army never has more than one regiment. What is the resistance against Austria?


    Alaska, not to mention, can be regarded as a hard stop by the Russians. If you ignore Franz''s secret PR, this is the case.


    As far as Austria is concerned, in addition to hard work, the element of luck is also very important. Franz can only sigh, the reality is full of legend.


    I picked up the file and turned it over without any surprises. The historic missions of the Transvaal and Orange Free State republics have ended and can now return to the arms of Austria.


    There is nothing wrong with it, the local people have become Austrian supporters. The republicans may have gone to see God. What was going on was not mentioned in the report, and Franz didn''t know.


    "Ready, let''s stage a farce and let the two republics dissolve! Since we want to develop the South African region, we can''t keep them in the way.


    Franz is face-to-face, but will not do the thing of directly annexing a sovereign state. If Transvaal and the Orange Free State dissolve and the local population returns to the embrace of Austria, then no problems will exist.


    Franz believes Viscount Fickney can handle this problem. After such a long time, if the local power faction hasn''t met God, it must be their own.


    Even if something goes wrong, that''s not a problem. This year, the African colonies are very chaotic, and any accident is normal.


    ...


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 Chapter 523： Calculate

    The development of South Africa is also one of Austria ¡¯s measures to deal with the agricultural crisis. The newly created jobs are just to resettle bankrupt farmers to avoid unemployment.


    European people''s interest in gold has always been strong. The gold rush is the easiest way to get rich in this era. As long as luck is good enough, you can make a fortune.


    Austria''s earliest immigration to Africa broke out, and five out of ten started out with gold mines, and two of the remaining five were used as logistic services for gold mining.


    In this era, colonies in all countries are short of immigrants. Propaganda is the key to wanting to stand out from the competition.


    A beautiful painting cake is essential. As for the place, can you find a gold mine and get rich? Franz can definitely say that 99% of people are unable to make money.


    There is a good joke: The two brothers ran to find gold mines, only to find out that they would not explore at all.


    This is the case, unless it is an open-pit gold mine and the gold content is particularly high, it can be seen at a glance, otherwise ordinary people will not find it even if they encounter it.


    Now the gold mines have been discovered. South Africa does not know how many prospecting teams. The domestic powers are also organizing prospecting teams. Most of these people have gold mines.


    If it wasn''t for the Vienna government''s opening of the gold mine acquisition function, ordinary people found that gold mines could be sold directly to the government. Otherwise, they will not be able to mine even if they find a gold mine, or they will cause death.


    Seeing everyone was very positive, Franz was very salty. Everyone else wants to find a gold mine to make a fortune, so he invests in local farms and plantations.


    Facts have proved that a traverser is not a panacea. A point on the map is a few thousand square kilometers when it arrives. The deviation is a hundred and eighty kilometers.


    Whether or not you can find a gold mine depends on luck. Although the scope of gold mines in South Africa is large, it is not as large as tens of thousands of square kilometers.


    Relying on paper to find a gold mine is not much different from luck. Later generations were very famous for gold mines, and there were no names in this era.


    Even if the name appeared, after Franz''s butterfly effect, how big this error is, as long as God knows.


    In this case, it''s better to forget about salted fish. The gold rushers may not be able to make money, but those who do logistics will definitely make money.


    Invest in nearby farms and plantations to sell bread, cheese, fruits, vegetables, meat products and other necessities, and you can''t lose money.


    Don''t look at the outbreak of the agricultural crisis. The prices of agricultural products have plummeted everywhere, but this has little effect on the inland regions of Africa.


    Grain can be brought in from outside, cheese, fruits, vegetables, fresh meat products, these things can not be shipped from outside, right?


    Although canned foods have appeared, few people can bear them if they eat the stuff every day.


    In case of luck, there might be a gold mine under the farm. Who can say such things? In West Africa, minerals were discovered more than once under the royal plantation established by Franz.


    Not to mention in South Africa, gold mines are all coming together. It''s right to buy land near the gold mine. There are big gold mines underground, and you can make a small profit without gold mines.


    News of the discovery of a large number of gold mines in South Africa is still circulating in the small circle, and the outside world is still sinking in the panic of the agricultural crisis.


    In Berlin, the Prussian government became tense after the agricultural crisis. This is related to one''s own interests and cannot be allowed to be sloppy.


    I don''t know since when Austria became the vane of European agriculture, and William I followed the Vienna government closely.


    Watching the Vienna government issue a fallow law to limit the increase in the area of ??grain cultivation, calling on countries to reduce production together. William I didn''t feel relaxed, but even more headache.


    Reducing grain production is not a matter of words. It also involves all interests, and the most important thing is the interests of agricultural Junkers.


    This time is different from the past. At the time, Prussia was a food importer. Naturally, they would not worry about these issues. Now they have become food exporters.


    If the Russians were the craziest in land reclamation and Austria was close behind, the Kingdom of Prussia would be third. The area of ??arable land in the Kingdom of Prussia has also increased by half in recent years.


    Everyone is very enthusiastic about growing grain. The land that was wasted in the hands of the Russians is now effectively used by Junker aristocrats.


    Trouble is coming now, and there is excess food production capacity. This is not a one-star surplus. According to data released by the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, the European grain overcapacity rate exceeds 21%.


    No matter how much grain production capacity is surplus, it is impossible for grain importing countries to reduce their own production capacity, and all grain exporting countries need to reduce their output.


    Even if some of this food is wasted for various reasons, the capacity that needs to be compressed and distributed to countries is still not a small number.


    The culprit behind this is the Russians. According to the estimation of Russian agricultural planting area, if all the grain can be shipped out, even if other agricultural exporting countries have stopped exporting grain, Europe will not be short of grain.


    The reality is so cruel, the international market is too small.


    With the increase of the agricultural population in various countries, the amount of cultivated land is also increasing, as well as the improvement of agricultural technology, the grain output of each country is constantly increasing, but the market growth rate is far behind.


    Take France as an example. Due to the increase in French domestic grain production, foreign imports are expected to decline by two percentage points this year.


    These data are released by the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture and published once a year. Word of mouth has been established, and the accuracy of William I has no doubt.


    This is not the first time that countries have been called on to reduce their grain production capacity. Since 1870, the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture has issued a warning of overcapacity.


    However, it has no effect, and even Austria itself has not been able to reduce its production capacity, let alone other countries?


    "The agricultural crisis is really here. The Austrians have taken practical actions to reduce their production capacity. Today I am calling everyone to discuss whether we should follow up."


    Deep down, William I agreed with the reduction of grain production capacity. If you don''t bring the market back to normal, no one should want to have a good life.


    "His Majesty, Austria is the world''s largest agricultural exporter. After the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, they have also suffered the most.


    It is actually necessary to reduce production now. Prices on the international grain market have collapsed, and the more exports are now the more they are compensated.


    On the surface, it was the British-Russian agreement that set off the agricultural crisis. In fact, the Russian food has just flowed into the international market, causing the price of food to collapse.


    According to the information we have collected, so far, Austria has released about 34.2 million tons of agricultural products to the international market, of which more than 30 million tons of light food.


    This has exceeded 81% of their total turnover on the international grain market in 1871. If the Vienna government does not restore its strategic reserves in the second half of the year and buys food from the market, prices will continue to collapse.


    It seems only to stop the Russians and prevent them from returning to the international market. In fact, this is an excuse to drag everyone together.


    If no measures are taken, international food prices will continue to be low in the next two to three years. During this period, the more food you sell, the more you will lose. If you do n¡¯t sell it, you will not be able to return your funds.


    Our share of international food exports is only 6.6%, and even a reduction in production capacity cannot restore the situation. Unless the Russians are willing to reduce production, the crisis will not end in a short time.


    The top priority is to protect the local market. I propose to reduce or exempt agricultural taxes and agricultural product export taxes, while increasing agricultural product import tariffs. When necessary, you can follow Austria and adopt the minimum purchase price of grain to protect farmers'' income. "


    Mao Qi''s opinion is very clear, the government cannot interfere with everyone''s free planting. The reason is very simple. If the Prussian production is reduced and the Russians do not reduce it, it is making wedding dresses for the enemy.


    "Prime Minister, it is easy to raise import tariffs on agricultural products, but the chain reaction caused has to be considered.


    The relations between Poland and Poland are at a critical moment. Now that the tariffs on agricultural products are raised, what will the Polish think?


    If they tit-for-tat increase import tariffs on Chinese industrial and commercial products, the agricultural crisis will also affect industries.


    Don''t forget, our financial situation is already very bad. If so, this year''s fiscal deficit will increase significantly. Maybe it won''t be long before we can declare bankruptcy. "


    It''s not Gorman''s unwillingness to protect agriculture. The problem is that, as Chancellor of the Treasury, he knows how much Prussia''s finances are in crisis.


    It is only very dangerous to reduce or exempt agricultural taxes and agricultural export tariffs. The revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia will be reduced by more than 56 million marks.


    If the increase in import tariffs on agricultural products causes Poland to increase import tariffs on Prussian industrial products, Prussia''s fragile industry and commerce will also be hit hard.


    This will cause a chain reaction. If it is not good, it will be an industrial crisis. The final loss will never be a small number.


    Prussia does not have a flood in the colonial market, and its products do not compete with Britain, France, and Austria in international competition. The Polish market is very important to them.


    Mao Qi smiled indifferently and explained casually: "It is not so serious that the Poles dare not turn their heads at us.


    It is easy to deal with them. Just encourage the Polish radical groups and ask them to make territorial claims to Austria, and we will come out afterwards.


    After offending two behemoth neighbors, does the Polish government have any choice? "


    This explanation left Gorman speechless. There is no way. Now Poland is not a normal country, and internal chaos is too bad.


    This move has little effect on other countries, and no one is so overwhelmed, but Poland is an exception, and they can do it.


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 Chapter 524： Dealt with

    Most of Berlin''s top government officials are from the military, and their work has always been fierce. Since it was decided to pit the Poles, naturally they will not relent.


    Because of the dispute over the Polish throne, nails were also planted between Popov. It was not easy for the Poles to gain independence, but they were not willing to be annexed by Prussia.


    Coupled with the interference of international forces, the contradiction between the general and the Bo is constantly magnified. If there was not a great enemy of the Russians, the two countries would have separated.


    Even so, the radicals in the Polish government did not want to see the Prussians pointing their fingers and wanted to kick away the Prussians alone.


    These issues, the Berlin government is looking at it urgently. Secondary 2 radicals are not easy to deal with, and a bad operation will trigger a sharp rebound.


    The Berlin government has long been thinking of killing with a knife, but the hidden dangers of operation are quite large. A bad one is a disaster.


    To deal with the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia needed Polish cannon fodder, but Poland could not be beaten.


    If Russia-Austria relations were not broken, Mao Qi would never dare to make this proposal. Otherwise, the Russians took the opportunity to join in and forcibly drove Austria into the water. Popov was not Russia''s opponent.


    Now that the Russian-Australian alliance has a problem, Austria also needs to weaken the Russians by using Popo''s hand. In this context, the Vienna government has at most taught the Polish that it is impossible to physically kill them.


    The Berlin government doesn''t care how much the Poles have to pay for it. Although Poland is regarded as something in the bag, there is a reality that they have to face.


    For the Kingdom of Prussia, Poland''s bulk was too large, and if swallowed, the end result was most likely to be stung.


    In the first Russian-Prussian war, the reason why the Poles suffered heavy losses was Prussian writing. It''s just that it''s hidden and unknown to the outside world.


    It is really simple to inspire the second and middle school children. It is enough to stir up public opinion. Newspapers are the most advantageous weapon. Overnight, the old story of Poland and Austria dividing up Poland was revealed.


    Of course, the Kingdom of Prussia has been hidden, the newspaper has become a part of Poland between Russia and Austria, and the role of Austria has been artificially amplified.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, since the beginning of the dumping in Austria and the collapse of international food prices, Alexander II has been bad for everyone.


    After so many years of hard work, the land problem of the Russian Empire was finally solved, and before the fruits of victory were harvested, it came to a head.


    Austria''s revenge is too harsh. If this agricultural crisis cannot be weathered, the Russian Empire will soon be in dire straits.


    It is mainly a fiscal issue. Russia is not an industrial country. Agricultural taxation is still the most important government revenue, accounting for more than half of all fiscal revenue.


    The collapse of food prices means that the tsarist government''s finances will be cool. The loans obtained from the British were used to build railways and develop industries, but not to maintain the daily expenses of the government.


    This is still based on the performance of the British. If John Niu does not pledge, the Tsarist government will really go bankrupt. Although they went bankrupt only once a few years ago.


    Don''t look at the contract signed between the two countries, but the loan is not a one-time deal. The British lent in batches, and now the Tsarist government has just received more than 5 million pounds.


    For individuals, this is a huge sum; for the Russian Empire, this money is a matter of hundreds of kilometers of railway.


    Don''t feel expensive, the complicated terrain, the bad climate, the railroad tracks have to be imported from Britain, if the final cost is not high, there will be ghosts.


    John Bull''s loan is not easy to obtain. Fifty percent of it must be used to purchase British goods. The construction of railways is even forced to purchase railroad tracks from the United Kingdom.


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham produced a document and handed it to Alexander II.


    "Your Majesty, the Austrians yesterday again issued the" Food Reduction Initiative "to the world''s major food exporters, and they proposed that countries reduce their food production capacity by 8% in 1873 in response to the agricultural crisis."


    The 8% food production capacity is not 8% on the international market for export, but 8% of the total food production of various countries. When converted into output, the global food production has fallen by tens of millions of tons.


    If this can be done, then the agricultural crisis is over. The overcapacity announced by Austria is 21%, which is a theoretical figure calculated by formula.


    It just estimates the demand for food, brewing demand, demand for industrial use, and demand for making feed.


    In real life, food is inevitably wasted. For example: loss during transportation, mildew and deterioration of grain due to weather, waste in daily life ...


    If several grain exporting countries reduce their production capacity by 8% at the same time, the grain that can flow into the international market will basically return to the level of 1870.


    Because the population is constantly growing, at most two or three years, the extra grain on the market will be consumed and the price of grain will be normalized.


    On the surface, Austria''s proposal is fine. All major grain exporting countries have reduced their production in the same proportion and maintained market prices stable, which is equivalent to accepting the Russian Empire as one of them, and Austria has also given up a large market.


    In fact, this is very terrible for the tsarist government. Reducing production is easier said than done. If the Russian empire is to increase grain production by 8% next year, it is easy to expand the planting area.


    At present, the Russian people are highly enthusiastic about grain production and their output is rising steadily. As long as the transportation problem is solved and Austria is replaced as the world''s largest food exporter, there is no problem.


    But reducing production is not easy. The government cannot ban the people from planting food, right? There are tens of millions of peasants in Russia. No one can stop them from increasing the area of ??grain cultivation.


    Even if plagiarism was copied from Austria, it wouldn''t be useful. Russia had land. As for the Austrian wasteland law, the Tsarist government did not dare to follow suit. It was an accident.


    After a while of contemplation, Alexander II set his sights on everyone.


    "What do you think, is the Austrian proposal feasible?"


    An obese middle-aged man stood up emotionally and said indignantly: "Your Majesty, this is an Austrian conspiracy. How can we reduce grain production capacity by 8% within one year?


    Even with the current low international food prices, waiting for farmers to adjust their cultivation habits is a long process.


    The government cannot directly stipulate what farmers are allowed to plant. The surplus of agricultural capacity is similar to the excess of industrial capacity. After a crisis, the market will choose to survive the fittest.


    If we forcibly reduce production capacity, it will have no value at all, except to cause a chaos.


    The Austrians are demonstrating to us. They want to use low food prices to force us to compromise with them. "


    Manilov is not stupid. As the Minister of Agriculture, he knows very well how enthusiastic the Russian farmers are in growing grain. At this time, they are required to reduce their output, which is not a favor.


    Russia and Austria are completely different. The national conditions of the two countries are very different. After the Vienna government enacted a law, it curbed the increase in the area of ??land for growing food.


    As long as the big aristocrats at the top of the government take the lead in changing cash crops on their own land, many people will still respond. The Russian aristocracy is different. It seems easy to change cash crops. The question is who do they sell to?


    This is the gap between the agricultural and industrial countries. Austria has a complete industry, well-developed transportation and communications, and relatively transparent information.


    These aristocrats at the top of the society want to know the market situation is very simple, know what kind of sales will be sold.


    The Russian Empire is different. Local industry has just begun. Poor traffic has isolated communications. Not to mention the telephone. Even telegraphs have not been able to spread to every city.


    Even if someone wants to switch to cash crops, they don''t know what to plant? Even if it is planted, it is not known where to ship it for sale.


    Without effective sales channels, everyone naturally can only conduct conservative planting. Regardless of the price of grain, at least the grain is easy to sell, and there are merchants to buy it.


    If you grow cash crops, you must think carefully. If there are corresponding factories around, then there is no problem, everyone can rest assured to plant boldly.


    If there is no factory, then it must be scaled. If the production capacity is insufficient, the transportation cost may not be enough.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Chris Basham: "Marquis Manilov, please calm down first. Don''t forget that Austria is the largest exporter of agricultural products and they will lose the most in this way.


    After the price of raw grains collapsed, the prices of finished grains continued to fall. If it continues, eventually these processing companies will not escape.


    In order to protect domestic companies, the Vienna government has reduced taxes for these companies, but the Austrian share of the international market is still shrinking.


    After getting cheap raw materials, the grain processing companies of various countries suppressed by Austria are now also booming.


    If the situation of oversupply does not change and the price of raw grains continues to slump, grain processing enterprises in European countries will soon develop.


    From the perspective of interests, the proposal issued by the Austrians is more to preserve the domestic manufacturing industry.


    In any case, Austria is still our most important food exporter, and even if the British market is reopened, this fact cannot be changed.


    If Austria refuses to accept our agricultural products, this will be the beginning of the disaster. No European country has such a large-scale agricultural product processing industry chain. "


    Alexander II reached out and patted his forehead. The harvest was also a headache. Oversupply in the international food market has made this year''s stagnant food a foregone conclusion.


    Once the biggest buyer in Austria is lost, there is really no way around the country''s mountainous grain. According to preliminary estimates, there will be tens of millions of tons of extra grain in the Russian Empire this year.


    Except for Britain''s unsure whether the contract can be fulfilled, they currently do not have any large orders. At the same price, no one wants their food.


    Everyone has a stable supplier. How can you change people for no reason, or change people you hate.


    No way, the Russians have been hacked in Europe in recent years. Now 70% of Europeans do not recognize Russia as a European country, and Russians are naturally not Europeans.


    The remaining 30 percent admitted they were Europeans, including more than 74 million Russians. In this era of continental Europe, the total population was less than 300 million, so this ratio is quite touching.


    Fortunately, at least half of this grain cannot be shipped. Otherwise, competition in the international grain market will be even more brutal.


    This is completely different from Alexander II''s original plan. Originally, he also wanted to use food as ammunition to leverage continental hegemony. The result was in his hands before it had time to start.


    There was no problem with the plan, but the change was sudden. The main grain exporters in continental Europe are Austria, Russia, Poland, and Prussia, and the rest are not worth mentioning.


    For the time being, overseas competitors are not in a good shape. Because the American countries also send more than one million tons of agricultural products to the European continent each year, their market share is not high.


    This is determined by interests. The Confederate States of America are going further and further on the road of growing cotton. Now their status of cotton overlord is still unbreakable.


    The same price fights for quality, the same quality fights for price, and no cotton in any region can compete with them these days.


    The British''s Egyptian cotton planting plan died early. After the French occupied Egypt, they wanted to develop the cotton industry. However, under the impact of American cotton, the French finally gave up.


    The Indians used the Indian cotton, but unfortunately it was costly to the Americans. Before the interests were discussed, Indian cotton could not become the mainstream.


    The West African cotton plantation base in Austria is not much better. Production has not increased much over the years, and domestic capitalists are also big fans of American cotton.


    There is no way, this is caused by unique natural conditions. If companies do not use the cotton of the Confederate countries, the products they produce will lack market competitiveness.


    The government is not a panacea. It is impossible for all industries to support and disperse energy. In the end, often nothing is achieved. Austria has no advantage in the cotton spinning market, and the Vienna government will naturally not invest in it.


    Without this powerful opponent, everyone''s life would be even more difficult.


    At present, the major grain exporting countries in the Americas are Brazil and Argentina. However, these two countries have fewer people, their grain cultivation area is limited, and their production capacity is not very large.


    He got up and walked a few steps, and Alexander II made a decision and made a move.


    "Respond to the Austrians and tell them that the Russian Empire is also a responsible big country. We agreed to reduce grain production capacity. The specific measures will follow Austria''s example, but we need to change it.


    There is no problem with the land fallow method, just move it over. The reclamation law was changed from now on: newly-reclaimed wasteland shall not be allowed to grow grain for five years. "


    Alexander II has seen the consequences of overcapacity, and since international grain exports are no longer profitable, he does not want to continue to increase grain capacity.


    In this case, it would be better to give the Vienna government a face. The Russian empire is not increasing its grain production capacity for the time being, but it is OK to reduce the production capacity. Such a challenging thing is not something the Tsarist government can do.


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 Chapter 525： Era of big mergers

    The impact of the agricultural crisis was not only confined to continental Europe, the Americas were not able to escape the calamity.


    Grain prices in Europe have plummeted, and naturally capitalists have shipped grains for sale, and the prices of grains in the Americas have also been hit.


    The development of shipping technology has reduced the cost of shipping, and more 10,000-ton ocean-going carriers have become available. Under this shareholder''s wind, the grain dumped by Austria also crossed the ocean and entered the Japanese market.


    Of course, this is only incidental. The profit is still too low for the purpose of transporting grain to Japan for sale. Everyone hasn''t been at ease.


    Affected by the Meiji Restoration, in recent years Japan has greatly increased the amount of machinery and equipment imported from Europe, and trade has become more prosperous.


    The earliest born 10,000-ton carrier in Austria, while reducing freight costs, also has an embarrassing problem-the cargo is often dissatisfied.


    This problem is not difficult for the capitalists. You can fill the warehouse with a little local produce, and mosquitoes can be small and can not be wasted.


    The Vienna government''s call is still somewhat effective. The major exporting countries have announced that they will reduce their output. I do n¡¯t know how effective it will be.


    Anyway, according to Franz, the measures taken by various countries are loopholes. Whether they can reduce production capacity depends on the consciousness of farmers.


    Just after the autumn harvest, a large wave of new grain was launched, and international grain prices continued to fall. The capitalists know that it is terrible, and everyone will be finished if they fall like this.


    In order to maintain the stability of food prices, the capitalists joined the big farmers and began to put pressure on the government. By the end of 1872, most countries in Europe had increased import tariffs on agricultural products.


    These measures are not enough. In order to stabilize market prices, capitalists have to bear to destroy some agricultural products.


    Grain importing countries are okay. Tariffs have gone up, and some surplus agricultural products have been destroyed, and the market has quickly returned to stability.


    Just maintaining "stability" and wanting food prices to return to normal levels will not be achieved overnight.


    Grain exporting countries are miserable, in addition to slow-moving or slow-moving. This year, more trade disputes broke out in continental Europe than in the past five years combined.


    Of these, the most severe losses are naturally the four countries of Russia''s Oppo. To alleviate the crisis, in October 1872, the Vienna government announced the acquisition of 2.7 million tons of wheat, 4.8 million tons of rye, 3.8 million tons of corn, and 1.9 million tons of soybeans for strategic reserves.


    Of course, there are additional conditions. The agricultural products purchased this time are limited to new grain produced locally and purchased at the lowest grain price protection price set by the government.


    First it was destocked, and now it is resumed without any problems. Stimulated by this good news, grain prices in the Austrian domestic market have finally stabilized.


    The international food market is still not improving. Now the food is not a matter of price, but the market is saturated. Many food importing countries have suspended food imports.


    Seeing the Vienna government''s purchase of grain as a strategic reserve, the Junker nobles couldn''t sit still and jumped out to make plans and asked the Prussian government to increase the strategic strategic grain reserve.


    At the Royal Palace in Berlin, a conference on this issue has begun. Regarding increasing the strategic food reserves, William I had no opinion. The only problem was that the Prussian government had no money.


    The money for Austria''s purchase of grain was in return for the dumping of grain. At a preliminary calculation, the Vienna government has paid millions of tons of food for this one in and one out.


    It is difficult to calculate the specific loss, and the difference between the new grain and the old grain must also be taken into account, and before that, the cost of the Vienna government to purchase the reserve grain.


    "Prime Minister, what do you think?"


    Mao Qi''s pressure increased greatly, on the one hand, the dry wallet of the government, and on the other hand, the interests of Juncker aristocracy, which made him very difficult. After a little hesitation, the reality helped him make a decision.


    "Your Majesty, the Russian-Prussian War does not know when it will erupt, and how long this war will last. No one can guarantee that it is necessary to increase strategic food reserves.


    It is just that the government has no money and wants to increase its strategic reserves, which requires at least hundreds of millions of marks, which is far beyond our capacity.


    If farmers can accept credit, we can eat a portion of the food, but when the money can be paid, the government has no way to guarantee it. "


    This answer makes it impossible to refute, not that the government is unwilling to increase strategic reserves, but the problem is that the government has no money to buy.


    If the government can collect grain, it can be a white bar. When the government has money, it will be repaid. If there is no money, it will be owed.


    In terms of class interests, Mao Qi''s words still make many people dissatisfied. I just couldn''t find the reason for refutation, and the government still had no money.


    "Prime Minister, I''m afraid I can''t do this. There is a cost to growing food, and the government must pay at least the cost, otherwise I am afraid that many farmers will go bankrupt."


    The Minister of Agriculture Melanie Griffith hurriedly persuaded that he would have no way to account to the Junker nobles if he did hit the bar.


    Mao Qi shrugged and made a helpless expression, spreading his hands.


    "Where does the money come from? Our finances have always been tight. Even if the price of grain is very cheap now, it can be bought for less than 100 marks per ton of rye, and one million tons is 100 million marks.


    As long as your Ministry of Agriculture can solve the problem of money, how much money is collected is not a problem. I guarantee that no one in the government will object. "


    The Kingdom of Prussia has long been in debt, and the domestic financial community is unable to provide loans to the government. To continue to borrow money from the outside world, it must sell its national interests.


    Whoever dares to make such a proposal must first consider whether he will go out and be shot at by a patriotic youth.


    These years, the Kingdom of Prussia is also full of secondary two teenagers. These people are the guarantee of the combat power of the Prussian army, and they are also irregular bombs of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Melanie Griffith hasn''t lived enough and doesn''t want to be the target of patriotic youth. It is impossible for him to do such a deadly thing.


    "Sorry, Your Excellency Prime Minister. This is not my scope of work. You have to ask the Ministry of Finance. If the government cannot stabilize food prices, then it is always possible to formulate a more proactive agricultural policy?"


    Mao Qi: "Of course! As long as it has nothing to do with money, we can try to solve other problems."


    Melanie Griffith: "That would be the best."


    The well-prepared Melanie Griffith took out a document and stepped forward and handed it to William I.


    "Your Majesty, this is the plan of the Ministry of Agriculture to reduce food production capacity. We have learned from the Austrians and are preparing to implement the Land Fallow Law."


    This proposal surprised everyone. The Berlin government had discussed this issue before, but it was only because of the strong opposition of the Juncker aristocratic Ministry of Agriculture that it ended in disease-free.


    A brief glance at the file at first glance, William I''s face was gloomy. The same is the land fallow method. Prussian land fallow method is much more explicit.


    On the surface, the problem is not big. A careful study will reveal that many problems have been carried over in an ambiguous way. A little analysis will reveal that this is only considering the interests of Juncker aristocracy.


    The aristocrats have a lot of land. Even if a severe land fallow law is introduced, they have enough land to rotate and cultivate. The real interests are still damaged by the lack of land.


    According to the above regulations, due to the emergence of crop rotation technology, the land fallow time has been reduced, and ordinary farmers who have just passed a few days of good life will soon be out of luck.


    If it does, a new round of land mergers will take place in Prussia, and a large number of self-cultivated farmers will go bankrupt.


    "Merani Griffiths, are you sure that the above is in line with reality, has the Ministry of Agriculture not considered the consequences of doing so?"


    Facing the question of William I, Melanie Griffith did not change his face, and calmly replied: "His Majesty, after the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, the market will inevitably conduct a round of survival of the fittest.


    Whether or not we implement the Land Fallow Law, the tide of bankruptcy will erupt. We can take proactive measures to survive the crisis at an early date, so as not to involve more people. "


    This is a fallacy and a fact. Self-cultivating farmers cannot compete with large farmers, which is an inevitable result. According to the current situation, the price of grain has collapsed, and since farmers have insisted for a few years at most, they will go bankrupt because of high debts.


    This is not a matter of manpower being able to change, it is simply a matter of timing of the outbreak. Juncker aristocrats changed their minds and agreed to reduce production capacity. In addition to keeping food prices, they still wanted to acquire land and expand their own businesses.


    Ordinary people may think that the price of food has fallen sharply and the land has become worthless. However, the Junker nobles who have the right, do not think so.


    The population is growing, but the land cannot grow. From this perspective, the price of grain will rise sooner or later.


    Even if international food prices cannot be recovered, they can also artificially raise domestic agricultural product prices by amending the rules.


    Originally, the German and German empires had insufficient grain production, and the Junker nobles dared to set restrictions to prevent foreign agricultural products from entering the domestic market, let alone now?


    Farmer bankruptcy is also what Capital Junker wants to see, and they can get more cheap labor. Just analyze the interests to know that this plan can no longer be blocked in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    ...


    Following the introduction of the Land Fallow Law by the Kingdom of Prussia, the European countries soon began to follow suit.


    The big farmer and the big capitalist jointly promoted this feast of sharing this feast, the farmers got more land, the capitalists got cheap labor, and the two sides cooperated seamlessly.


    Austria has not been able to survive on its own, except that there is a Prohibition of Land Merger Act in front of them. This was a bill issued by Franz after the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution in 1848.


    The above clearly stipulates that private transactions of small plots of land are prohibited and can only be sold to local governments at market prices. (Specifically less than 200 hectares of land)


    Local agricultural governments can only sell these recovered agricultural land to farmers with less than 50 hectares of arable land, or retired soldiers with less than 100 hectares of arable land, and military aristocrats with less than 200 hectares of arable land.


    (Note: Once the purchase area reaches this limit, you cannot continue to purchase)


    If these purchased land are to be sold again, they can only be sold to the government, and cannot be directly traded with individuals.


    In simple terms, small farmers can buy it, and large farmers want to expand and can only buy farms with an area of ??more than 200 hectares.


    From the perspective of productivity development, the smallholder economy is bound to be overwhelmed, and the mainstream of future agricultural production is farms.


    This kind of land merger helped to increase agricultural competitiveness. Franz was naturally unable to prevent it, but he did not want to see the domestic agriculture being monopolized, so he introduced this bill restricting the wanton expansion of nobles.


    Fundamentally, this law stipulates that more than 80% of farmland in Austria is locked and can only be circulated in the hands of ordinary people.


    Nobles want to go to the colony if they want more land. As long as the cultivated land area exceeds 200 hectares, they can only buy it from the big farmers.


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 Chapter 526： Food = labor

    In London, due to the slump in domestic food prices, the capitalists who originally signed with the Russians are not ready to perform.


    It is clear that breach of contract is definitely not possible. It not only violates British law, but also involves diplomatic issues.


    Moreover, these food purchases were used to pay off Russian debt in domestic banks. The previous loans were released, and if they defaulted, the Russians could legally settle their accounts, and bankers would definitely not agree.


    Taking rye as an example, the price of rye on the British market is now about 6 to 7.5 pounds of ton. The original contract signed with the Russians was as high as 9.1 pounds of ton.


    This means that in this transaction, instead of making money, they have to lose money in it.


    Of course, even at a price of 9.1 pounds per ton, these capitalists will not lose money. The added value of the product after processing is still sufficient to offset these differences.


    However, qualified capitalists are definitely not willing to suffer this loss, which means that they will make 1.5 to 3 pounds less per ton of rye.


    It seems that this number is inconspicuous. If you zoom into tens of thousands of tons or hundreds of thousands of tons, it will be an astronomical figure.


    Don''t rely on the account directly, this will not embarrass the capitalists. This is what MPs do, and guiding public opinion is a good way. In short, we must find a reasonable and legitimate reason to rely on accounts.


    The anti-Russian tide is rising, which is not a good thing for the newly appointed Gelston cabinet.


    The "sterling-gold system" establishes currency hegemony. If the Russians are forced out at this time, they will be beaten back to their original shape immediately.


    Relying on this performance, the previous government almost reverted in the general election. If they hadn''t pulled out their old accounts in time, and encouraged the families of the soldiers who died in the English-British War to cause trouble, maybe Gellston would not be able to stay in Downing Street.


    Throwing away the newspaper in his hand, Prime Minister Gulston complained endlessly: "Fuck it, get out of here and be restless, and leave us such a bomb!"


    This kind of thing is very common in the general election. Everyone is a member of the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. Politically, they are inherently opposed, and their positions determine their positions.


    How can you make your party win in the next election without guilty of Gelston? If it were to be ex situ, Gullston would probably make the same choice.


    Anyway, it''s all within the rules of the game. The mess left by Benjamin''s cabinet is completely in compliance with the law. In addition to complaining in private, Gilston was powerless, and could not even blame the previous term on this issue.


    "Prime Minister, the biggest problem now is not the people outside, nor the members of Congress, but the capitalists who do not want to fulfill the contract.


    At current food prices, under the treaty with the Russians, they may earn millions of pounds less each year, even if it is shared, it is not a small number.


    What''s more important is that this is not a year, but five consecutive years. If, for such a long period of time, something goes wrong in the middle, they will be replaced. "


    While speaking, Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruck Royd picked up the newspaper on the ground, folded it twice, then shred it and threw it into the trash.


    Obviously, he is not as easy as he looks. In the face of interest, it is too difficult for capitalists to make concessions.


    Even if the government wants to resort to means, it cannot find an excuse. From the beginning to the end, these people are hiding behind the scenes, and the farmers who are rushing outside are instigated.


    The reason for the plunge in food prices is attributed to the British-Russian Food Loan Agreement, which is considered to be a sequel to government intervention in the market.


    Obviously their predecessors'' achievements, but now they need to clean up the mess. It''s still the kind of work that has no credit, and you will be scolded if you don''t do it well.


    Calming down, Prime Minister Gilston sat back in his place and asked, "What do they want? Breach is impossible, and now we need Russians."


    The pound hegemony system has just been established, and the reform of the Russian gold standard has just begun. Before the Russians are completely bound, they will not be able to turn their backs.


    This takes at least five or six years of effort, so British and Russian loans last for five years, and the London government binds Russians through loans. It cannot be said that it is a loan. It is more appropriate to describe it in terms of a food transaction contract.


    Compared to the huge benefits brought by currency hegemony, the loss of these food capitalists is not worth mentioning. Despite this performance, most of them were taken away by the previous term, and Gulston will continue.


    Otherwise the domestic bankers would send him to God. Don''t assume that British capitalists dare to assassinate the president.


    It is just that the British aristocracy still has a certain strength. The capitalists have not been able to completely control the government. Otherwise, they would not have done the work of circuitous work.


    The era of the big monopoly is approaching, and it is not far away from the time when the capitalists broke out. Once the consortiums are established, they will completely enter the era of oligarchy politics.


    Relatively speaking, the British Prime Minister of this era is still happy. In the era of oligopoly politics, politics is reduced to a game of capital, and that is the real tragedy.


    "They want the government to fund this batch of food and follow the example of Austria to establish a strategic food reserve. There is no problem in theory. Britain is just an island country. Its own food production is limited and there is not a big problem in storing a batch of food.


    Britain in this era is at its peak, and its wealth and wealth are best suited to describe them.


    Even though it was because of the war that the London government was already heavily in debt, they were not at all alarmed.


    The huge wealth brought by the colonies was enough for them to deal with it easily, and they even spared a lot of money to establish a strategic reserve system.


    Gelston did not object, and although he did not believe that Britain needed to establish a strategic food reserve, he was not prepared to stop everyone from getting rich.


    Britain''s heyday is also the most corrupt. Once such a large project is promoted, it will bring a lot of money.


    Gelston smiled indifferently, and put his hands on the table with his palms upright: "If they can convince Congress to approve, I have no opinion."


    Obviously, this is impossible. If we are confident to persuade Congress to allocate funds, the capitalists will already do it and we won''t do so many things.


    To put it plainly, the food capitalists involved have a limited right to speak in the British capital market, and they cannot even represent the food processing industry.


    There are people in Congress, but it is very difficult to control the decisions of Congress. Apart from that, competitors will not let them get their wish.


    It is possible to make use of the current social environment. If the domestic food prices had plummeted, it would not have been possible to organize so many farmers to participate in the parade.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruk Royder shook his head: "If they can convince Congress, they will not come to us. They promised that as long as the plan is passed in Congress, it will sponsor our 200,000 pounds campaign Funding.


    In addition, there are other benefits. The specific details are inconvenient and need to be communicated in private. "


    Politics also needs money, and there are many behind-the-scenes transactions hidden behind every election. If there is only investment and no return, who will sponsor it for free?


    How can political parties survive without income? No money to support the election team, no money to brush the public''s favor, and what do you rely on to win the election?


    In reality, politicians usually have a low level of discipline. The Prime Minister of Galston is no exception. Political parties need capital support, and the two sides have been intertwined from the beginning.


    ...


    Under the impetus of the Liberal Party, on October 21, 1872, the British Parliament passed the proposal of "establishing a strategic food reserve" with a slight advantage.


    On October 24, the London government suspended the UK-Russia food loan transaction to stabilize domestic food market needs.


    After a symbolic negotiation, the London government was very reluctant to buy grain within the scope of the treaty at a price higher than the market price one week later.


    No doubt this is for the people. The real reason was to heal the food capitalists, and the government took over the loss.


    The Anglo-Russian deal went smoothly, and Franz was not disappointed. The benefits of currency hegemony are even greater, and the London government naturally knows how to choose.


    The only surprise was that he did not expect that the British would actually build a strategic food reserve. You have to know that the Royal Navy is everywhere. No country in the world can match it. Enemies who can block Britain do not exist.


    This change is a minor problem, and the ultimate goal is achieved anyway. Although it has not been able to disrupt the UK-Russia transaction, the collapse of the international food market has still hurt the agricultural vitality of European countries.


    There is no such thing as a food subsidy in this era. Even the various taxes cannot be reduced. The government is willing to reduce or exempt agricultural taxes.


    For the big farmers, the agricultural crisis is a great time for mergers. Why should we cut or exempt agricultural taxes? Without these taxes, how can farmers be bankrupted as soon as possible? If farmers are not bankrupt, how can they conduct land mergers?


    The tax reduction is inevitable, but after everyone has completed the land merger, or they are breaking their money.


    The massive bankruptcy of European farmers is also what Franz wants to see, and the Austrian colonies are lacking.


    He did not want immigrants from Britain and France, nor did he count on immigrants from Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands. The remaining countries can always make up their minds.


    Today, unlike in the past, Austria''s rule in the colonies has stabilized, and it can completely digest some of the immigrants.


    Unlike the original time, apart from native immigrants and German immigrants, Franz did not dare to accept them in large numbers.


    I am afraid that people will be given anti-hosts. On the issue of ethnic assimilation, there are usually as many assimilation and fewer people.


    This can also be regarded as the replacement of food, which is equivalent to Austria selling off a batch of food and returning a batch of labor.


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 Chapter 527： Oppo conflict

    The establishment of a food reserve system by the British also affected the international food trading market, and the falling food prices finally stabilized.


    However, this is of little use, and the situation of oversupply has still not been resolved. Although the black pot in which food prices have plummeted has fallen to the Russians, smart people know that the Vienna government is also the culprit.


    Since you are smart, you will naturally weigh the pros and cons. Black Russians don''t matter, even the Tsarist government itself is used to being hacked.


    Austria is different. The dumping of grain by the Vienna government in the first half of the year would not have been smooth without the participation of capitalists within each country.


    Once this cover is lifted, the interest groups involved will become too big. Few people are willing to do such offensive things.


    As Christmas approaches, Vienna already has a festive atmosphere. The winter of 1872 was particularly warm in Vienna. There was no snow, and even cold winds were rare.


    Trouble came at this time. On December 21, 1872, the Polish government issued a note to Austria''s diplomacy: asking Austria to surrender Poland''s land, otherwise the consequences would be at your own risk.


    Well, after receiving this diplomatic note, the Vienna government was stunned and Franz was frightened. He really couldn''t figure out what the horrible consequences would be.


    Recently, Poland''s anti-Olympic flames have risen, Franz knows. But he didn''t take it as a thing, the strong never cared about the weak.


    In his opinion, no matter how noisy the Poles were, they were shouting slogans at home, and after submitting to death, they submitted a few diplomatic protests, and what they should do.


    In order to recover the old land that Poland and Russia had divided up in Poland, the Polish government also repeatedly requested the Vienna government after its establishment.


    Franz understands this behavior. Regardless of whether it is returned or not, the government must do something, otherwise how can it explain to the people?


    The Vienna government has never responded to the Poles directly when they did not exist. What surprised Franz was that the Polish government dared to submit a diplomatic note with such a strong tone.


    This is not a trivial matter. Formal diplomatic notes are not the same as complaining in private. This requires responsibility.


    Nothing to say, Franz immediately convened a cabinet meeting in preparation for the Polish government''s obscurity.


    "What stimulation did the Poles get, or did some people give them the confidence to think they could be treacherous to us?"


    Anyone who knows Franz knows that this is angry. Poland can become independent, and Austria has also secretly contributed. It did not ask for a return. Now the Polish government actually blows its nose.


    If you open the history book, you will find that the territorial dispute between Austria and Poland is a bad debt. In this case, it is natural that who is strong is who.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "His Majesty, Poland is a major agricultural country. After the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, Polish agricultural imports and exports have fallen sharply.


    In response to the crisis some time ago, we raised tariffs on Polish agricultural imports, which triggered strong grievances from the Polish government.


    About 34% of Polish agricultural products are exported to Austria. After processing, they are sold to the international market. After raising tariffs, agricultural trade between the two countries has dropped sharply by two thirds.


    This has directly caused a large number of unsalable agricultural products in Poland, has caused a serious social crisis, and the Polish political situation has become unstable.


    The Poles issued a diplomatic note at this time, which may be related to the situation in their country. The government wants to take the opportunity to specialize in domestic contradictions. "


    There is no other way. The international market is shrinking. Austria has to cut production capacity. Many capitalists engaged in agricultural processing have begun to transform.


    In this context, it is necessary to protect domestic agriculture and reduce the import of agricultural products.


    Long before the agricultural crisis broke out, the Vienna government was ready to abandon the agricultural product processing industry. There is no way, this industry does not have much technical content and can only be used as the first generation industry.


    In recent years, agricultural processing companies in various European countries have sprung up, and market competition has become increasingly fierce. Austria was able to maintain its hegemony in the agricultural processing industry, mainly by controlling most of its raw grain production capacity.


    Obviously, this situation cannot be sustained. After the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, the agricultural product processing industries of various countries no longer worry about raw materials, and Austria''s cost advantage no longer exists.


    In this context, to continue to increase investment in this deadlock, it is better to invest power in emerging industries and promote the second industrial revolution to open the gap between everyone''s strength.


    Without the government''s support, agricultural products processing and manufacturing industries with higher profits can continue to survive, and the lack of technical content in flour mills will make life difficult.


    This is an inevitable result of economic development. The higher the technological content of the company, the more obvious the advantage it has in the competition. Without technical content, companies can only fall into the strange circle of price wars, and it is difficult to go further.


    At this time, companies must either transform or upgrade their technology. For example, the development of more new products and the assortment of foods in future supermarkets have been forced by reality.


    In order to survive, agricultural product processing enterprises cannot simply process a product. They must increase the number of links, increase the technological content, and increase the added value of the product.


    From a long-term perspective, the agricultural crisis has also promoted the upgrading of Austria''s agricultural processing industry. In 1872, the number of biscuits, canned food, and various types of junk food added to the market in Vienna was more than the total increase in the past five years.


    The emergence of these high value-added products has rejuvenated many enterprises. Unresponsive companies are still struggling.


    From the perspective of future generations, competition in this era is nothing. Even the most competitive flour mill, as long as it is properly managed, still has good profits, and it is still far from losing money.


    Prime Minister Felix sternly said: "No matter what the reason, we must give a tough response to the Polish provocations and let them know how powerful. When necessary, military action can be taken to keep the Polish awake.


    Franz frowned as a result of the military action. He felt that things were not so simple on the surface. Even if the Polish had a brain blow, there was no reason to provoke Austria.


    Waiting for Franz to speak, Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl raised his objection.


    "It is easy to teach Polish people, even if it is not difficult to conquer Warsaw. The question is, what benefits can we get?


    The current international situation is not suitable for external expansion, and the Kingdom of Poland is drowsily poor. Unless we accept compensation for Polish agricultural products, we are afraid that we will not be able to collect military expenses. "


    Anger and prosperous divisions are taboos of soldiers.


    Although Poland''s land is good, Franz really can''t raise his ambitions. After the war of independence, the nationalism of the Poles has risen, and it is too difficult to digest them.


    For the sake of a land suitable for growing grain, it is completely worthless to bury the hidden dangers of division in the empire. This time bomb, whoever loves it, belongs to anyone, Franz is not going to put it at home anyway.


    Accepting compensation for Polish agricultural products is even more of a joke. Just as after the same war, Britain and France accepted German industrial products for debt.


    By virtue of the war, the Germans could not open the British and French markets for domestic industry and commerce. Instead, they achieved their goals through post-war compensation.


    Britain and France, which are eager for the moment, have also paid a bitter price for this. Affected by cheap industrial and commercial products from Germany, Britain and France''s industries are declining.


    At the beginning of World War II, as a defeated country, German industry actually surpassed the combined total of Britain and France, which has to be said as irony.


    Such a stupid thing the Vienna government cannot do. It''s too late to protect domestic agriculture. How could it be for the sake of some interests, the basics are ignored.


    "First warn the Polish government and order them to quell the anti-Austrian movement in the country before Christmas, otherwise we will have a military parade in Warsaw."


    No interest in Poland does not mean that the threat of force cannot be used. If the Polish government really gets into the water, Franz wouldn''t mind fighting the battle.


    Only in this way, the Russians were cheaper. If Poland is broken, Franz is very skeptical of the next Prussian war, what the Kingdom of Prussia will do.


    Neither Alexander II nor Alexander III was easy to deal with. The war potential of the Russian Empire was far above Prussia.


    After a loss, it is difficult for the Russians to advance in greed. As long as the Tsarist government fights steadily and the war becomes a war of attrition, the Prussian kingdom cannot consume the Russians.


    At this time, the Kingdom of Poland became very important. If you were to be a little harder and recruit millions of cannon fodder from the Kingdom of Poland, then when facing gray animals, Prussia would not be submerged in the sea tactics.


    Other Franzs are not sure, but one thing is certain, this time the Tsarist government will not be short of food.


    Even if the transportation of the Russian Empire is still not resolved, the Tsarist government will reserve sufficient strategic supplies before the outbreak of the war.


    This time the Prussians were unable to catch the Russians by surprise. Until the preparations are completed, the Tsarist government can no longer proactively provoke war.


    There is still a few years for the Russian-Australian alliance. During this period, the Kingdom of Prussia could not take the initiative to launch an attack, otherwise Austria would be dragged into the water.


    Shaking his head, Franz dispelled these messy thoughts. Regardless of so much, the international situation is ever changing, and no one can guarantee what will happen tomorrow.


    Perhaps when the Pu-Russian war broke out, the situation changed again. Now Austria''s strength is also growing rapidly. Perhaps by the time the Prussian-Russian war breaks out, Austria has left them far behind.


    As long as you are strong enough, any challenge is not a concern. Perhaps by then, the results of the Prussian-Russian war will also become irrelevant to Austria.


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 Chapter 528： Unpleasant throne

    In the face of Christmas, the Vienna government was not in a hurry to find the Polish government''s obscurity. Even the news of the Polish diplomatic note was suppressed, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs only conveyed the threat of Franz.


    No European country has a tradition of doing things at Christmas. This Christmas Vienna is still so lively. Franz held a court banquet as usual.


    The good times are always short-lived. Just after Christmas, Franz received bad news-Greek Otto I died.


    Compared to the original time and space was kicked out in 1862, Otto I was lucky. With the strong rise of Austria, naturally he will not be kicked out because he is the wrong team in diplomacy.


    What is a headache is that Otto I, who was born in the Wittelsbach dynasty, had no children. His younger brothers were unwilling to convert to the Orthodox Church. The crown prince of Greece has been vacant.


    Now the question is, who should inherit the Greek throne? Franz has sent a telegram to the Wittelsbach dynasty, which is now the Lombard royal family, hoping that they can send a prince to do this task.


    The result was very embarrassing. No one was willing to take this mess. Think about it, Greece is in very bad shape. The external debt is rising, and the interior is surging.


    This is the aftermath of the Near East War. As one of the participating countries, although Greece stood on the side of the victor, the military pressure forced by Britain and France in the middle shrank.


    Not only were the spoils gone, they were also cleaned up by Britain and France, and they carried huge debts after the war.


    In any case, Greece also bleeds blood in the Near East War, paying tens of thousands of sacrifices and holding back some troops of the British-French Ottoman Alliance.


    After the war, Russia and Austria still pulled Otto I to help him keep the throne. Greek anti-British anti-French sentiment was strong after the war, and Otto I naturally moved closer to Russia and Austria.


    With the change of the international situation, Austria has reached a deal with Britain and France successively. Austria took over the French Balkan Peninsula and got the Coffer Island with the British.


    In the Mediterranean dispute, France and Austria together pushed the British out. Against this background, with the support of the government of Vienna, Otto I took the opportunity to expel the British.


    This "deportation" is almost the same as the British initiative to give up. After all, Greece''s interests are too small. Despite its strategic position, the British are lacking in skills, and they really do not care about this scrap.


    Finally, under the mediation of Austria, the Greek government paid a ransom in exchange for the British "withdrawing" from Greece.


    This is the inevitable result. Since the French gave up the Balkans, Greece''s geographic location has determined that the British can''t linger for a long time.


    Facing the constant resistance of the Greeks, the London government did not have the energy to suppress it. The sly John Niu decisively chose to sell for a good price. Finally, the Greek government owed a large debt to the British.


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. Since the British were driven away, Greek radical groups have turned their attention to Austria and wanted to restore the Roman Empire.


    This radical thinking was naturally suppressed by the government of Otto I. Everyone knows that this is an impossible plan, but idealists are the exception.


    Unwilling to fail, idealists want to overthrow the rule of Otto I. There is no doubt that this gang of people has not succeeded.


    With the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, Greece ¡¯s domestic economy also experienced problems. Many farmers went bankrupt in the first wave of crisis, and social conflicts intensified.


    Although many immigrants have been taken away by Austria, many have remained, and Greek social order is deteriorating.


    This created favorable conditions for the radical groups to rebel. If Otto I was still there, there was not much of a natural problem in suppressing this group of Wuhe people. The problem was that the throne was vacant and the government was chaotic.


    The Wittelsbach family has invested a lot of resources for the Greek throne and has been unable to get a return. Now they do not want to continue investing.


    This is not what Franz wants to see. If the Greek throne does not settle down soon, it won''t be long before the three countries of Britain, France and Russia will join in.


    With the participation of all countries, it will be difficult for Austria to occupy a dominant position. If an anti-Austrian government emerges in Greece, Franz''s initial investment will be lost.


    "Prime Minister, who is the best person to inherit the Greek throne?"


    Prime Minister Felix frowned: "The best candidates are of course Prince Otto I''s younger brother Prince Lutebod and Prince Adalbert, but both of them have explicitly given up the right to inherit.


    There are many more descendants, but because of age, we are not sure whether Otto I ¡¯s nephew can hold the Greek throne. "


    Otto I died suddenly, leaving a mess. The current Greek king is not good at doing things. Without a certain ability, he simply cannot control the situation.


    Otherwise, Franz just fooled a child of the Wittelsbach family, forcibly holding the upper rank.


    Europe is a world that sees one''s body. The inheritance of the throne is naturally the closer the blood, the closer it means to be orthodoxy. If that kind of heir ranks more than a dozen, even if he is in the rank, it will be difficult to gain popular support.


    After lingering a few steps, Franz made a decision: "Continue to send people to contact them, as long as they are willing to inherit the Greek throne, they do not need to convert to Orthodox Church, and we are responsible for all issues."


    Although this may be for sale, Franz decided to give it to benefit from Austria. Who makes the Greek throne unpopular?


    The Wittersbach family is worried that the investment is too large to recover the cost, and it is understandable to find someone to share the cost.


    There is no free lunch in the world. If you take advantage of Austria, you must work for Austria. The more you get, the more you have to pay.


    Although Greece is small, Franz still dares not to despise, but it is better to be in his own hands. Otto I did a great job, and even though Greece was a little messy, it was harmless.


    Franz is not demanding, as long as he continues to implement Otto I''s population restriction policy. In this era, the population of European countries is rising rapidly, and Greece can remain in place, which is also a clear stream.


    As long as it stays on, Greece, with a population of less than one million, can''t afford to throw a few waves, no matter how tossing.


    These are all advanced experiences of learning from France. If it was not for Napoleon III''s succession, the French economy would develop rapidly, and perhaps their population growth would be even lower.


    It just changed some of the unreasonable parts, and then sold it to the Greek government, and cooperated with Malthus''s population theory, which was very convincing.


    With the current land in Greece, it is indeed impossible to support more people. In a short time, the effect is very obvious.


    Since the increase in the Dingkou tax, the Greek people''s enthusiasm for childbearing has greatly decreased, fewer children need to be raised, and the people''s living standards have risen without falling.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg shook his head: "Your Majesty, we may not be too involved in too much. At present, the anti-Austrian sentiment of the Greek people is constantly increasing. If we step in, it may make things more troublesome.


    Moreover, the stances of Britain, France, and Russia also have to be considered. They are not willing to see that we control Greece. If they are disturbed, the Greek throne may be delayed indefinitely.


    Rather than wait and see the situation first. Whoever wants to cooperate with us will support the top. If someone is ignorant of current affairs, it is much easier to subvert the rule of a country than to establish a country. "


    The subtext, Franz has heard it. It is nothing more than worrying that after setting this precedent, it will affect the political structure of the empire.


    There are many nations in the Shinra Empire. If the Wittelsbach family relied on too much power of the empire when fighting for the Greek throne, does it mean that several other royal families can also use the power of the empire to expand?


    This is not unfounded, but it will happen. The relationship between the European royal families is a mess, and it is common to have other countries'' succession to the throne.


    What about the thrones of Poland and Spain? There are a lot of big nobles who are interested in the country, but they lack support from the big powers and have no way to take advantage of the competition.


    The Vienna government did not support any big aristocracy in the country, and now fully supports the Wettersbach family to secure the Greek throne. If they get a generous return, it will definitely cause a political storm.


    According to the rules of the game, the Wittelsbach family can get the support of the empire, but they must come up with resources in exchange.


    This set of rules was designed by Franz himself, including operations in Mexico, where the royal family bears a considerable part of military expenditures.


    Franz frowned: "This is indeed a problem, but it is not difficult to solve. How much the empire has paid, how much it will pay in the future.


    The problem can be made clear in advance, if the Wittelsbach family is still unwilling. Presumably, Greece was brought back into the embrace of Catholicism, and no one would object. "


    Austria is suppressing religion, but it does not mean that religion cannot be used for its purpose. Without a law, the Greek king cannot be a Catholic.


    Even if it does, such a code that is behind the times must be repealed. Now, in the era of religious freedom, how can we discriminate against religion?


    Franz was not worried at all about the return on investment. The big deal is to promote cotton cultivation in Greece. Later Greece is a big cotton exporter, and now it is certainly possible.


    The addition of an additional place of production of raw materials and an additional place of food dumping is enough to satisfy domestic interest groups.


    Thinking of this, Franz suddenly opened up new ideas, this agricultural crisis may be resolved in advance.


    ...


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 Chapter 529： Gamble

    In the Royal Palace of Milan, the Wettersbach family is in the final discussions about whether to give up the Greek throne.


    This problem is actually very easy to solve. Unlike Otto I who was ousted from time and space. This time Otto I died naturally. Many high-level Greek government leaders brought Otto I from Bavaria.


    With Austrian support, these people still hold the power. The Wittelsbach family''s roots in Greece are not damaged, and the heirs sent can stabilize the situation in the shortest possible time.


    This is why Franz tends to support the Wittelsbach family. If it is another foreign king, it is difficult to control Greece.


    Although Otto I was not a successful king, it was not a waste. Greece lost in the Near East, but the king was the winner.


    By the British and French Ottoman knife, Otto I successfully cleared the dissidents. Until now, Greek radical groups have not recovered.


    The few aristocrats and capitalists are smart people, even if they shout slogans, whoever believes that they can "rebuild Rome" must be a fool.


    After the original space-time was also a series of social beatings, Greece''s strategic goals became smaller and smaller, from the original "reconstruction of Rome" to the "great Greece".


    Even "Great Greece" is actually not small at all. Calculating the area of ??the territory is about seven or eight times as much as it is now, and perhaps even larger.


    George I proposed "the establishment of a large Greek country with Constantinople as its capital and Athens as its economic center", which was also attacked by Greek patriots.


    On the map, the plan is about a third of the Balkan Peninsula, and a quarter of Turkey, including many islands in the Aegean Sea, and Cyprus.


    This plan is not too much, and Greece has almost achieved its goal. It''s a pity that it''s a little bit worse, so it still fails.


    It is a tragedy now. The road of expansion has been blocked by Austria. The goal is the same whether it is lowered or lowered. There is no hope of success at all.


    The anti-Austrian anti-Austrian Greek group is unwilling to break the dream of a great power. But in the face of cruel reality, their supporters are too few.


    In this context, with the support of Austria, as long as domestic capabilities pass, it is not difficult to secure the Greek throne.


    ...


    Warsaw, after receiving a diplomatic response from Austria, the Polish government has not even passed Christmas.


    There was no way. The original purpose of their note to Austria was to stir up a war of words and use the patriotic enthusiasm of the people to divert everyone''s attention.


    The main reason for choosing Austria is that there is no choice. Scolding the Russians is easier, but the scolding has been long and the people are numb.


    Except for individual militants who want to expand the territory to Moscow, most Poles have no interest in the land of the Russian Empire, and now they want to restore their homeland.


    This part of the territory is in the two countries of Pau. The Kingdom of Prussia is an ally of Poland. The pro-Prussian faction in the government is too powerful, and it must cooperate with Prussia to deal with the Russians. They can only engage in Austria.


    The Polish government did not expect such a fierce response from the Vienna government. The Austrian territorial dispute has been going on for many years, and the Vienna government has not resorted to radical measures, which has led many Polish people to the illusion that accidental diplomatic use of words will cause trouble.


    Well, they don''t know yet that Prussians are behind this radical diplomatic prank. Otherwise, the officials of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs would not have been so "negligent".


    After receiving the threat from Austria, the interim Prime Minister Donbrowski of the Polish government immediately convened officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a scold.


    It is not so obvious to find death. Diplomatic notes threaten Austria. It is not surprising that the Vienna government did not react violently.


    As an international revolutionary fighter, East Brovsky is not an ordinary person. In addition to leading the Polish uprising, he was also one of the leaders of the Paris Commune.


    In the face of reality, there is still a need to compromise. In order to be able to keep the regime, East Brovsky transformed into a "King of the Kings".


    The vacancy of the Polish throne, in addition to the intervention of international forces, is not an important factor for the "King of the Patriarchs" headed by Donbrowski.


    For them, the older the time, the better. When the Polish people are used to having no king, then Poland does not need a king.


    The premise is not to cause trouble, or the powers will intervene and the situation will change. In an era when the monarchy is still strong, taking the initiative to challenge is the way to take death.


    Foreign Minister Va Vlubrevsky''s face was somber: "His Prime Minister, things have been found out. It was a patriotic young man who worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that tampered with the documents.


    A testament was also left, explaining the situation. The main reason was dissatisfaction with the government''s weakness on the issue of Austria, and then the documents were changed privately when submitting a note to Austria. "


    The truth of the matter is no longer important, as long as you think about it, you know that there is a problem. It is possible for patriotic youths to exchange files without permission, but suicide is very nonsense.


    Knowing that something was wrong, Va Vlubrevsky could not continue to investigate. Foolishness is the instinct of politicians. If you go deeper, the end result is not something the Polish government can afford.


    Whatever the reason, the Vienna government will not give up easily. After a formal diplomatic note, the consequences must be assumed.


    East Bluffs board face: "No need to explain to me, the question now is how to let the Austrians stop.


    It ¡¯s not just a day or two that the Vienna government wants to interfere in Poland ¡¯s internal affairs. Now you actually send your excuses to your door and tell me what to do afterwards "


    The Polish government is still very tragic, politically influenced by European powers, especially by Prussia, and its own autonomy is very limited.


    Including social reforms, the Polish government has not been able to promote it according to its own will. There is no need to think about the proletarian revolution, they have not been able to carry it out to the end.


    East Brovsky has always wanted to get rid of the influence of various countries on Poland, but could not take the first step. Now that the Polish army is heavily influenced by Prussia, the military wants to gain greater power and has had a fierce collision with the government.


    The Polish military has always wanted to embrace William I, and then obtain the equal status of the Junker aristocracy in Prussia.


    Since there was no king, the officers who had made great contributions in the war did not become a member of the aristocracy.


    These people have become vested interests, want to consolidate their positions, and are very inconsistent with the policies of the East Brovsky government.


    If it had not been for the support of Britain and France, the East Brovsky government might have been overthrown. Prussia did not dare to offend England and France, and now borrows Austrian swords.


    From the perspective of interests, it is easy to analyze the cause and effect. Knowing and knowing, East Brovsky has no more choices.


    Either calm the anger in Austria as soon as possible, or concentrate on fighting against Austria, there is no third way to go.


    "We have already contacted the three countries, Britain and France, and they said they would pay close attention.


    Britain and France advised us on the Austrians'' demands to suppress the anti-Austrian movement in the country and make apologies to calm the storm.


    The Prussian government stated that it would not sit idly by when Austria invaded Poland, but they did not give a clear answer. "


    In theory, accepting Austrian conditions is not difficult at all. It is nothing more than a loss of face, and it does not need to harm national interests. Most people in power know how to choose.


    However, this is only theoretical. If the anti-Olympic movement is suppressed, the Polish government will lose its popular base, not far from the day of its collapse.


    Prussia''s position is even more of a mystery. With the common enemy of Russia, the two countries are allies. But it is no secret that the Berlin government wants to annex Poland.


    The Prussians will not sit by and watch Austria invade Poland, which does not mean that Prussia will send troops to protect Poland. Maybe they will also divide Poland with Austria.


    In the face of interests, it is best not to test the integrity of a country, otherwise the results will be very touching.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Badlerevs stood up: "It''s not that simple. Don''t forget that there are still Russians. Russia-Austria relations have broken down, but they have not collapsed after all.


    If the Russians take the opportunity to join in, Russia and Austria will join forces, and even if the three countries, Britain, France and the United Kingdom, support us together, the final result may not be ideal. "


    Badlerevsky advocated compromise and lost his face. The public base can be said to be the most important or least important for a government, depending on the specific situation.


    Now that the loss of the population base is serious, there is still a chance for recovery. It is better than letting the Austrians come to the door.


    The military, which has not always liked to get involved in politics, was silent this time, as if it had become a little transparent, leaving everything to the government.


    "Will the Austrians do it? I don''t think so."


    East Brovsky smiled coldly: "It''s easy to defeat us, but is it in Austria''s interest?


    We must know that after we are overthrown, the next government must be pro-Putarian. The influence of Britain and France in Poland has greatly diminished, and the possibility of William I ascending to the throne of Poland has greatly increased. This is not what the Vienna government wants to see.


    The Polish government was so shattered that the Austrians couldn''t even pay back military expenses. The Russian-Austrian League has not been disbanded. Even if they can seize a piece of land from Poland, should they morally return to Russia?


    I''m busy doing all the wedding gowns for others. I don''t think the Vienna government will see it.


    From the beginning to the end, we did not substantially damage Austria''s interests, and it was just a face that was involved. In terms of interest, Austrians are more likely to bluff.


    We are the people''s government, and we cannot do anything to suppress the patriotic movement. However, the government can still apologize to the Austrians and give them a step down.


    Presumably, the Vienna government will not make a big deal, because we are reducing the tariffs on industry and commerce in the two countries and giving up some benefits. "


    This is a big bet. Will the Polish National Games bet on Austria? Baderevsky kept talking and everyone wanted fame, and the reputation damage caused by the suppression of the patriotism was too great.


    The Polish government has too little control over the army. In addition to British and French support, popular support is also very important. If the hearts of the people are lost, they are very unlikely to keep the regime.


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 Chapter 530： Unlucky egg

    Affected by the agricultural crisis, farmers in all European countries have a hard time. Families with savings are fine. Families without savings can only borrow.


    Grain is grown at home, and the cost of living is not large. The biggest expenditure is government tax. Agricultural taxation in most areas is not heavy. There is also a way to cobble together. There is no money to owe. With.


    Some countries have also reduced or exempted taxes or accepted tax offsets in kind. The bankrupt farmers are only a few, and most of them can survive.


    If the agricultural crisis ends in 1873, then this is only the equivalent of a year of bumper agricultural products, which will cause prices to fall, and it will not shake the smallholder economy in Europe.


    Obviously, this is impossible. In the spring of 1873, everyone went into production again with enthusiasm. In addition to the reduction in the area of ??grain cultivation in some countries and regions, there are still many areas where the area of ??grain cultivation has continued to increase.


    This is not that farmers do not know that the price of grains is not good, and that the benefits of growing grains are not high. It is mainly because generations have been accustomed to this method of planting. If they do not grow grains, they do not know what to plant.


    Austria is regarded as a country with a large reduction in food production capacity. The farms owned by state-owned agricultural companies have been ordered by Franz to stop important grains and uniformly change to cash crops.


    If it was more than a decade ago, this executive order alone could allow Austria to survive the agricultural crisis.


    Unfortunately, many people have joined the land redemption. For so many years, the area of ??state-owned cultivated land held by the Vienna government has been less than 3% of the national cultivated land area.


    In order to pursue higher yields, agricultural companies also rarely grow grain. Apart from growing a small amount of rations for their own consumption, most of them grow cash crops.


    These cash crops do not need to be sold. Agricultural companies have their own processing plants. What they play is production + processing and integrated agriculture.


    Not only state-owned agricultural companies, but many big aristocrats are also developing this model. In the face of benefits, everyone''s learning ability is very strong.


    Everyone adjusts the planting model as soon as possible according to market demand. Relatively speaking, this integrated agriculture is less affected by the agricultural crisis.


    The Ministry of Agriculture originally planned that this year''s grain production would fall by 5.2% to 8.6%, but the results were very embarrassing. Even if the government has already advertised it, calling on the people to reduce the area of ??food cultivation, the big data of the end of spring ploughing tells them that they think too beautiful.


    In the spring plowing of 1873, the area of ??grain planted in Austria fell by only 1.3%, which is the result of fine-tuning by the Vienna government.


    The data may not be accurate. In such a short period of time, the Vienna government has not been able to make comprehensive statistics. This is only the result of a sample survey.


    Franz doesn''t think how much this error will be, even if the error is as high as double, it is only 2.6%, which is more than double the booking target.


    This is the result of Austria, and other countries can imagine. Not to mention the reduction in production, Franz feels that if they do not increase the area of ??grain cultivation, even if the government regulates it hard.


    The agricultural crisis will continue, and Franz is prepared to do so, which is also planned by the Vienna government.


    Use the agricultural crisis to impact the agricultural production systems of European countries, promote the land merger movements of various countries, and create a large number of bankrupt farmers.


    The colonial ministry is ready to accept a total of 10 million European immigrants in the next 15 years to provide labor for the development of Austrian colonies.


    This is also no way out. The German region has long been fooled away from wanting to immigrate, and Austria is almost the same.


    From the peak of immigrants every year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants are generated each year in Austria. The German Federation can provide about 5,000 to 6,000 migrants each year. Other European countries will contribute about 20,000 to 30,000 migrants.


    Of course, the entire European continent does not only immigrate every year. The problem is that these people cannot go to the Austrian colonies. Both Britain, France, and Hopsey immigrated in Europe. There are also a bunch of countries in the Americas that are also the choice of immigrants.


    Every year, 70,000 to 80,000 immigrants will be scattered in the more than 20 million square kilometers of Austrian colonies.


    In this regard, Franz Fudge and the Prussia opened overseas colonies, and are also grabbing immigrants with themselves.


    Throughout Europe, Russia is the only country with the greatest potential to become a major exporter of immigrants, and the potential of the German region has basically been squeezed out.


    The agricultural crisis was the best method. Alexander II''s great wasteland really solved the farmers'' land problem.


    But the tsarist government liberated serfs for too short a time, and before these people had time to accumulate wealth, they encountered an agricultural crisis.


    In terms of anti-risk capabilities, these Russian farmers who have just acquired land still owe the government a debt, which is undoubtedly the lowest.


    The land is newly reclaimed and the yield is relatively reduced. Russia''s natural environment is not good. Many places can only be planted for one season, and the cost of food planting is relatively high. Subject to transportation and food transportation difficulties, it is difficult to create economic value.


    According to preliminary estimates, the agricultural crisis of 1872 created tens of thousands of bankrupt farmers in the Russian Empire. Such a person, naturally can not set off the storm, was immediately absorbed by the Russian industry and commerce.


    Want to absorb immigrants, is it still early? Only with the emergence of a large-scale bankruptcy that exceeds the absorption limit of the Russian industry can a large outflow be possible.


    Otherwise, go to Russia and grab labor with Russian local capitalists. They are earth snakes, and safekeeping makes people learn to be human again.


    This plan does not include Austria. Although with the development of the times, in order to reduce production costs, land merger is the best choice, Franz is not ready to do so in the country.


    Stability overwhelms everything. In front of "stability," everything else must lean back. Boil the frog in warm water, the subtle influence is the best choice. Letting farmers go bankrupt directly to increase immigration is the next step.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz looked at Hols and asked: "The grain reduction plan failed. What is the Ministry of Agriculture prepared to do?"


    If you cannot reduce output, you can only increase consumption. Prior to this, the Vienna government had a plan to develop animal husbandry, which is now beginning to take shape.


    The main reason for not being able to grow and develop is that the market consumption capacity has not kept up. Comparing the latter generation with a per capita meat consumption of over 100 kilograms, Austria now only reaches one third.


    It is not that the people do not like to eat meat. The problem is that everyone has a limited income and cannot afford to eat meat at all. Being able to manage enough bread is already a brilliant achievement in the reform of the Vienna government.


    Franz''s promised meals for compulsory education students has been implemented. After the fall in agricultural product prices, students have increased their supply of 300 grams of pork every week.


    Adding 550 grams of fish, 100 grams of chicken or goose, this intake is enough to meet nutritional requirements. Continue to increase, maybe Austria will be rich in fat.


    In fact, per capita meat consumption is also a fallacy, which is usually averaged out. According to Franz, sailors and fishermen have the highest consumption of meat products in Austria, followed by capitalists and aristocrats.


    It''s not that sailors and fishermen are richer, mainly because it is relatively easy to obtain meat products at sea. The cheapest in their hands is probably fish, and the staple food is often fish.


    People in coastal areas have higher meat consumption than inland areas. Take the port of Venice as an example. The local fish price is less than one tenth of that of beef. The main meat product of civilians is fish.


    If you get to the inland areas, the difference will not be so big. Especially in the Hungarian steppe, the price of beef is only five times that of fish, and the consumption of beef by the people is relatively high.


    This height is actually very limited, and most people still cannot open their belly to eat. Even in the most economically developed Vienna, the annual per capita consumption of beef does not exceed 20 kg.


    However, the per capita consumption of meat products in Vienna has exceeded 85 kg, ranking among the top five in all cities, greatly boosting the per capita level in Austria.


    In terms of cost, increasing fishing is the cheapest way to increase the consumption of meat products.


    Many issues can not only consider the cost, but also the ripple effects. It is not a joke to blindly increase the supply of fish meat and overwhelm the domestic animal husbandry industry, but it may actually happen.


    The reason is only one word-poor! For most ordinary workers, cheap is the most important, and eating habits are not impossible to change.


    Minister of Agriculture Halls: "His Majesty, the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to promote livestock breeding, increase food consumption, and enrich farmers'' tables."


    Franz heard the implication, that is, sacrificing livestock. Once the livestock breeding volume increases greatly, the overcapacity of the livestock industry will appear.


    However, the scale of farmers'' free-range farming is usually not too large, and they can only eat it if they cannot sell it.


    In short, it is artificially increasing food consumption. By the way, the price of meat products will be lowered to increase the meat consumption of the people.


    Only in this way, the farmer engaged in animal husbandry will be tragedy. Squeezed profits are inevitable, and you will lose money if you don''t.


    There is no way, there are always people whose interests will be damaged. Compared with the wide-ranging agriculture, Austria''s animal husbandry is much smaller and smaller.


    This is only theoretically feasible, and there are actually many more problems. After contemplating for a while, Franz shook his head: "Have the Ministry of Agriculture investigated in depth?


    As far as I know, many farmers have the habit of raising livestock, especially poultry. Even if it is promoted, are farmers willing to feed with grain?


    For example, if you raise geese, you can grow them up with grass even if you don''t feed them. Cattle and sheep are similar. If it is a small-scale farming, feeding grass is the same.


    As a result, the output of meat products has increased, but the consumption of food may not be able to increase. What does the Ministry of Agriculture rely on to complete the plan? "


    Franz was not a fool, he had come from the countryside in his previous life. As a child, economic conditions were not good. No one used food to feed chickens, cows and pigs.


    In spite of this, more labor needs to be invested, and livestock will grow longer, so everyone insisted.


    Compare heart to heart. The economic conditions of Austrian farmers this year have not been much better. Everyone has just eaten a few years. It is almost an instinct to save food.


    If economic conditions are better, the Ministry of Agriculture''s plan is expected to be less problematic to implement. It really isn''t working. You can also use grain to make wine.


    European beer and wine consumption is large, and white wine consumption is small. Except for Russia, most European people are not interested in white wine.


    Otherwise, Franz would have taken the grain to make wine. Even if it cannot be consumed in a short time, it can be stored for a long time. The longer the storage time, the better the taste.


    Unfortunately, the most consumed beer is not suitable for long-term storage. Liquor can be stored without customers. The Russians also have a surplus of food. They have already produced it themselves and do not need to buy it at all.


    At the current domestic consumption level, Franz feels that it is more cost-effective to burn down the food than to use it for large-scale brewing, at least it can be compensated.


    The Minister of Agriculture, Halls, was dumbfounded that the carefully prepared plan had such a large loophole. If it is implemented, the agricultural crisis will not be resolved and the livestock crisis will be detonated again.


    Now is the era of imperialism, what can we do if we cannot resolve the crisis? Of course, the most commonly used method is external transfer. The reality is so cruel, this is the style of the powers these days.


    Among the powers, Austria is most concerned about eating. But in essence Austria is still a member of the great powers. Now that it is in crisis, the Vienna government will naturally be tempted to find a bad luck to bear the losses.


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 Chapter 531： Dingkou tax

    In South Africa, a labor crisis has emerged since a large number of gold mines were discovered. Many people joined the gold rush team in order to get rich overnight.


    With the emergence of the first wave of households, the gold rush was even ignited. The farm was closed, the shops were closed, and even a number of employees in the colonial government resigned to run for gold.


    The shortage of people has become the biggest problem for the colonial government right now. Although the recent rapid increase in the migrant population has not helped, these people are gold seekers and do not feel comfortable working locally.


    The arrival of these foreigners also disrupted the order in South Africa. In order to maintain local stability, Governor Fickney tripled the police force in South Africa.


    "His Excellency, last month, 386 employees in the government submitted resignation letters, including 136 police officers, and 194 applications for resignation have been approved in accordance with regulations.


    We can''t find anyone to take over for the rest of the time, and we can only keep people forcibly. According to regulations, this time must not exceed 3 months, which has brought a lot of pressure to our recruitment work.


    Affected by the gold rush, the number of government officials applying for government examinations has decreased significantly. The personnel department has reduced the recruitment standard to the minimum, and still cannot complete the recruitment task.


    The Ministry of Personnel recommended seeking domestic help and the central government to coordinate the transfer of some people from other parts of Africa to take over the work to ensure the normal operation of the colonial government. "


    Colonial government employees are not able to resign if they want to resign. The government and the individual have signed a labor contract. If they want to leave, they must complete the transfer of work in accordance with regulations. Generally, this time is one month, which can last up to three months.


    The government can''t recruit people, and this hasn''t happened in Austria for many years. Since the implementation of the compulsory education by the Vienna government, the government has never lacked public officials.


    Of course, the colonial situation is special, and some remote areas are still not seen. However, as long as the standards are lowered and the treatment is improved, these problems no longer exist.


    This time it''s different. The gold rush has had too much impact. Young people want to get rich and simply don''t want to apply for government officials.


    It''s not that the government can''t recruit people, it''s mainly because it can''t recruit so many qualified public officials. No matter how the standards are lowered, the most basic abilities must be guaranteed, and some positions have special skills requirements.


    Governor Fickney''s brow froze. This situation has been going on for several months, but he did not expect that it would become more intense.


    "Report to your country according to your plan, and ask the Central Government Organization Department to recruit 1,000 government employees and 3,800 veteran police from China for us.


    For anyone who is willing to come over, the salary is doubled according to the domestic average of the same post, and bonuses and benefits are based on the Vienna government employee standards. "


    Colonial recruitment is difficult, so recruit from the country. With the emergence of a large number of gold mines, the colonial government of South Africa also became a wealthy unit and could afford money.


    Personnel Director Charlie: "Yes, Your Excellency the Governor!"


    After a pause, the Director of Mines Caspar Temso produced a statement: "His Excellency, this is a recent development report.


    Last month, 12 more gold mines were found in South Africa, all of which are of high quality. The gold content of the ore all exceeded 5 grams of tons, and two of them even exceeded 50 tons of reserves.


    Up to now, 78 large and small gold mines have been found in South Africa, and the preliminary judgment of total gold reserves with mining value has exceeded 3,800 tons.


    In addition, 5 diamond mines, 7 coal mines, 2 copper mines, 5 iron mines, 3 manganese mines, 1 chromium mine, 2 phosphate mines were found ...


    What is even more rare is that the quality of these ore is very good. From the current data, South Africa has become the region with the richest mineral resources in the Empire.


    This is South Africa''s advantage, but it is very difficult to develop these minerals. The biggest problem is the lack of people, followed by transportation.


    To solve the traffic problem, we must first solve the manpower problem. According to the planning of the railway department, we want to solve the transportation problem within ten years, and we need to provide at least 200,000 labor.


    To develop these minerals, more labor is needed. Without two or three million labor forces, it is simply impossible to effectively develop mineral resources in South Africa.


    However, the reality is very bad. Not to mention two or three million laborers, even 200,000 laborers, South Africa can''t make it out.


    Existing labor resources are not enough even for gold mining. To continue to develop, we need a large population. "


    "Lack of people" is a common feature of all Austrian colonies and a common problem faced by the major colonial empires.


    No, the British are an exception. They have India''s human resources supplement, so long as they are willing to invest in capital.


    Austria is not the same. Africa originally had a small population. In addition to the previous labor export policy, Austrian Africa has delivered 4.3 million laborers to the Americas and 1.1 million laborers to the Persian region over the past decade.


    The number of local indigenous people has decreased sharply, and indigenous tribes are no longer visible in the previously developed West African region.


    At present, there are a few more indigenous tribes in Austrian East Africa and South Africa, but the total population will definitely not exceed 3 million.


    This point can be seen during the British-British War. In the late period of the war, it actually developed to the point of lack of cannon fodder. The whole Austrian Africa together was not enough to use human tactics to level Cape Town.


    It is not only the export of labor services that causes the rapid decline in the number of people, but also the decline in the birth rate of the population. The infamous "Dingkou tax" is the culprit.


    In order to increase fiscal revenue, the colonial government levied a small SHIELD tax of 1 SHIELD per person per year on all indigenous tribes, which directly led to a reduction in the birth rate of the local population.


    Governor Fickney smiled coldly: "The problem of shortage of people has promised to solve it for us, the agricultural crisis in Europe has broken out, and it will not be long before the tide of peasants bankruptcy, and the country will give priority to immigration to South Africa.


    In addition, the colonial government in the Nanyang region also promised to sell us 100,000 labors in the next five years. There will be a big operation in the Governorate of the Arabian Peninsula in the near future, and they will give us all prisoners of war at a low price.


    In the short term, if you want to increase the labor force, you can only tap the internal potential. That ¡¯s all. Raise the tax rate to 1 SHIELD per person per month, and send me mines if I ca n¡¯t pay.


    The tax range can be expanded and all non-Austrian citizens are taxable. For immigrants, a tax period of one year can be granted.


    If you have learned German within one year, you can apply for citizenship. The inconvenience of the citizenship assessment period is still 3 years, and the tax exemption is also available during this period.


    If the assessment fails, either leave me or stay and pay the tax. Want to take advantage of us, where is that easy? "


    In order to increase the workforce, Viscount Fickney was prepared to leave no room. A small shield tax of 1 SHIELD per person per month is simply forcing the locals to mine, and they have to work hard, otherwise they can''t make up the small mouth tax of the whole family.


    Even foreign gold rushers have not escaped. If they can''t become outbreak households in the first year, it is better to learn German earlier and apply for naturalization, otherwise the tax will hurt their wallets.


    Love does not come, anyway, Governor Fickney has never welcomed these unruly gold prospectors. As a traditional aristocrat, Viscount Fickney was the one who hated speculators and outbursts most.


    Although he was also a gold miner, this does not affect Viscount Fickney''s personal views. Perhaps he was ruthless during the colonization, but when he returned to Austria, Viscount Fickney strictly adhered to the noble rules.


    This concept of double standards is not only possessed by Viscount Fickney, it is also possessed by many colonists.


    ...


    In Vienna, the cabinet has been busy since the Austrian government decided to find a bad luck transfer crisis.


    War is not a child''s play, it needs to weigh the advantages and disadvantages comprehensively. The European continent finally stabilized. Franz didn''t want to mess up the world, so he had to be cautious in choosing his target.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, the situation is a bit complicated. The only people who are suitable for us are Poland and the Ottoman Empire, which are not very ideal.


    With Poland, we can reduce the number of competitors in the international food market and alleviate the world agricultural crisis, but the aftermath is very serious.


    First of all, the Russians may be involved, and the Kingdom of Prussia will not be idle. The Kingdom of Poland is very poor. If we take military action, it is unlikely that we will receive compensation directly. We can only recover the cost of war by cutting the land.


    As a result, half of the possibility is that the fourth Prussian-Russian tribal division of Poland will occur, and forty percent of the possibility will be the Prussian merger.


    We must also consider the response from Britain and France. They will not want to see us continue to grow. Moreover, Poland owes them a lot of money, and this debt has wiped them out, and the financial circles of both countries will cause us chaos.


    The situation against the Ottoman Empire is equally complex. It still involves Britain, France, and Russia. The debt problems of Britain and France are also inevitable, and there are strategic conflicts between countries.


    Especially with Britain and Russia, the Tsarist government has been waiting for us to take action to bring down the Ottoman Empire and recapture the Transcaucasus.


    If we do not occupy the territory of the Ottoman Empire, if we capture the Middle East and extend our sphere of influence to Persia, the sensitive nerves of the British will probably be stimulated again.


    The South African issue is still in their minds. If the British are stimulated again, I am afraid that the British-Olympic relationship will be over. "


    Franz also has a headache, and the current situation is indeed not suitable for delusion. No matter which unlucky one is chosen, Austria cannot maximize its benefits.


    "If you can''t eat mutton, you''re going to mess up." In any case, Austria is suffering, which is not in line with Franz''s style.


    After a few steps to the left and right, Franz suddenly turned back: "If you want to gain benefits, you have to pay a price. This agricultural crisis hurt not only us, but also the Russians and Prussia.


    Either everyone will work together to face the pressure of Britain and France; or everyone will stand together to see who is more resistant to stress.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russian Federation communicate with each other. Whoever bids high, we will cooperate with them. If the returns are too low, then abandon the plan.


    In our family, it doesn''t matter if we last for three or five years. The two countries, Russia and Russia, can''t last so long. Whoever can''t stand it first, let anyone make the first bird! "


    ...


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 Chapter 532： Scam

    If it is not because of political opposition, it is still very simple to solve the agricultural crisis. Several food exporting countries are connected in series to raise food prices and divide their respective food export shares.


    Later generations of OPEC played this way. In order to avoid vicious competition, everyone was interested in controlling oil production and guaranteed the interests of all member states.


    It is a pity that the two countries, Pope and the Russian Empire, have become deadly enemies. It is impossible for the Tsarist government to agree to reconciliation.


    This is a matter of principle. Even if the peace prince of Alexander III is up, it is impossible to compromise on this issue.


    The Russian people can tolerate failure, but they cannot tolerate advocacy. The Russian empire can grow and develop, relying on this resilience. If the heart breaks, the Russian Empire will be over.


    To reach this step, it is impossible to experience multiple failures in succession. This has made it impossible for the tsarist government to admit to the two countries. If they dare to compromise, a revolution must erupt in the country.


    The first Russian-Prussian war failed, and the Tsarist government did not collapse. In addition to the support of Austria, there was also the political legacy left by Nicholas I. An army loyal to the Tsarist guaranteed the stability of the regime.


    Alexander II was not a frivolous man. The consequences of the defeat of the war broke out. He took the opportunity to clean up a bunch of maggots in the government, cracked down on the arrogance of conservatives, and laid the foundation for reform.


    After the agricultural crisis erupted, it was Austria that lost the most on the bright side. In fact, the biggest loser was the Russian Empire.


    It is true that Austria is the first grain exporting country, but most of the exports are finished grains, and industrial added value offsets some of the losses.


    There are also some snack producers. Not only did they not lose money in the agricultural crisis, but they increased a lot of profits.


    No matter how the price of raw materials drops, the price of snacks in the market has not changed much. The seemingly insignificant commodities, in fact, bring in no small profit.


    If someone investigates the details of agricultural products exported by Austria, it will be found that the total sales of canned food, canned cookies, fries, chocolate and other non-staple food products exported by Austria have exceeded the total food sales.


    Thousands of food brands are currently registered in Austria, and if these types of snacks are subdivided, there are hundreds of products.


    For profit, capitalists have invested heavily in research, and new foods appear almost daily. Only foods that have stood the test of the market can survive, or they will soon disappear from sight.


    There are often capitalists holding food festivals to find people to try new snacks to collect data. If they are well received, they will be promoted to the market. If they are rejected by the public, they will be removed from the shelves immediately.


    In addition to independent research and development, the capitalists also send people to collect food around the world. In the face of benefits, everyone has no resistance, and exotic flavors are still produced.


    As long as it is a good snack on the market, Austria produces it. These small things are actually the real pillars of Austrian agricultural exports.


    In contrast, the export of finished grains has retreated to a secondary position, mainly due to the volume of profits, and the profit margin is far from being comparable to these non-staple foods.


    Perhaps in later generations, these humble little commodities can be produced by a family workshop, but in this era, they are still high-tech products.


    In addition, few food packaging bags can be produced in few countries. Preservation technology is also a difficult problem, and many capitalists who use mercury as a preservative this year are present.


    This kind of large-scale food export must not be played like this. In case of an accident, it would be tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people with food poisoning. No one can afford such a big thing.


    This requires testing of chemical technology. In general, it is still quite messy. In addition to the most commonly used salt, there are a lot of messy preservatives, which can only be said to be less harmful than mercury.


    The only guarantee is that there will be no immediate food poisoning, otherwise it will not pass the Austrian customs security check. As far as the whole agricultural export industry is concerned, the Vienna government is still relatively strict.


    If you take it for a long time, you will not know what the consequences will be. Anyway, Franz never touches these packaged foods, and these junk foods will not appear in the entire Vienna court.


    This is a small problem. Everyone''s life is short. Maybe not waiting for the aftermath of the sequelae, we met God in advance. No one has complained about the harmfulness of these junk foods.


    No matter how bad the harm is, at least the taste is good. These junk foods that can be stored for a long time are the favorite of the crew, and they have become a must-have for sailing. They are exported to all parts of the world with the era of great sailing.


    With these industries as support, Franz was able to sit down after the market for finished grain exports shrank.


    However, some people are anxious. The Austrian market for finished grain exports has shrunk, and domestic processing companies have naturally reduced their output. The first is Poland and the Russian Empire.


    The Polish government was also forced to do things. When the Vienna government increased the tariffs, Polish farm products were blocked directly.


    A large number of unsalable agricultural products are not only unbearable for farmers, but also aristocratic and capitalist. In order to weather the crisis, it is not surprising that the government deliberately provokes Austrian-Poland contradictions.


    Of course, "provocation" is not in the Polish government''s plan. They are just preparing to slogan in the country, not preparing a hard cap.


    After clarifying the positions of the countries, although the Polish government did not fully accept the conditions of Austria, it still explained and apology.


    As a black man behind the scenes, it is naturally impossible for the Prussians to watch the Polish government pass so easily. The news was quickly leaked and public opinion in Poland exploded.


    The "suicide" hapless guy turned into a national hero, and the patriotic youth held up the flag and ran to the Austrian embassy in Warsaw to protest.


    The Polish government is still aware of the seriousness. If the Austrians are stimulated again, maybe they will call. The Prime Minister of East Brovsky sent police to block the streets for the first time, and there was a fierce clash between the parade and police.


    Originally, the Polish government was only trying to divert the crisis. It did not expect that things were out of control, but instead triggered a political crisis.


    Except for the ignorant and fearless secondary two boys, all politicians know that this time to stimulate Austria is looking for death.


    It is no secret that the big powers like to use war to divert internal crises. The agricultural crisis broke out in Austria, and Poland is looking for stimulus at this time. Isn''t that sent to the door to suffer?


    Poland is also a big agricultural country. Poles still account for 13% of the European food export market.


    If the Vienna government wants to reduce one competitor and take advantage of it, it will not be difficult at all. As long as they do not expand, European countries will not interfere.


    The Polish government was forced to suppress the anti-Austrian wave in the country. The Vienna government naturally reluctantly accepted their apology. The Austrian conflict seemed to come to an end.


    Of course, this is just the opinion of ordinary people. Looking at the frequent activities of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we know that something is going to happen. The atmosphere in Europe suddenly became tense, and the smell of gunpowder became thicker.


    The Berlin and Vienna governments did not immediately take action on Poland, and the top Prussian government officials were very disappointed.


    As one of the victims of the agricultural crisis, the Prussian government naturally wanted to survive the crisis soon. Provoking the Austrian-Poland conflict is a plan that serves multiple purposes.


    Not only can the agricultural crisis be eased, but there is also the opportunity to annex the Kingdom of Poland. The international situation is clear. Britain and France do not want to see Austria continue to expand on the European continent, and Austria does not want to see the expansion of the two countries.


    From the perspective of the Prussian government, the Vienna government''s fear of Russians should be above them, otherwise Austria would not have paddled in the last Russian-Prussian war.


    If Austria fully supports the Tsarist government, other issues dare not say that at least the Tsarist army will not lack strategic materials.


    All that was required was to change the route of entry and send troops along the Austrian border. By placing supplies in Austria and transporting them when needed, the Russians can even save their troops.


    According to that style of play, no matter how warlike the Prussian army is, it will fall under the sea tactics of the gray animals.


    William I waved his hand in a complicated look: "The old fox of Franz really can tolerate it. We all gave them an excuse to go to the door. He did not do anything to the Poles.


    It seems that Austria''s strategic focus is really not on the European continent. Isn''t their African localization strategy a smoke bomb? "


    No one can answer this question, but most countries believe that Austria ¡¯s African localization strategy is a sham shot, mainly to distract everyone and create opportunities for the unification of the German region.


    No reason is needed, Europeans of this age are so arrogant. Lands other than the European continent are uncultivated wild places, and the African continent is also known as the "poison continent".


    Austria''s road to African expansion is actually a history of human and nature struggles. The biggest enemy facing them is not the local indigenous country or other powers, but the harsh natural environment.


    Few people think that the African continent is necessary for localization. People are paranoid that the land on the European continent is more important, especially the land in Western and Central Europe, which is the best in the world.


    Prussian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman: "His Majesty, the Austrians have issued a political signal that they want us or the Russians to act first. It is almost certain that they are not ready to act first."


    The first bird to strike a gun since ancient times is the most unlucky. Of course, if it succeeds, the benefits will often be the greatest.


    Austria has a large industry and a strong foundation. The ability to expand in continental Europe has become irrelevant to the Vienna government.


    This is not comparable to Prussia, and if possible, William I did not want to continue to expand in continental Europe. Europe is too complicated to move all over.


    The Kingdom of Prussia already has a foothold in the Indo-China Peninsula, and if not threatened by the Russian Empire, they have also joined the colonial movement.


    The threat of reality forced them to continue to strengthen their strength, and slowly the development of farming was obviously too late. The Kingdom of Prussia is now only over 22 million people, and the efficiency of farming is obviously not as good as the 74 million Russians.


    The fastest way to increase strength is to expand externally. The German Federal Empire was originally what they wanted most. Unfortunately, reality does not allow it.


    The Kingdom of Prussia dared to fight against the German Federation. The Vienna government was afraid that it would compromise with the French, and then they would be beaten by the Austrian, French, and Russian triads.


    There is no way, they can only fall back to the attention of the Poles. At least the British and French opponents are not too fierce on this issue, and Austria wants to see them die with the Russians so that they won''t come directly to the door.


    Looking at the map of Europe on the wall, William I sighed: "Oh!"


    After wandering a few steps, William I pointed at Saint Petersburg, feeling better: "Keep waiting! Poland is still our ally, and now we can do nothing.


    This agricultural crisis cannot be ended in a short time. According to data released by the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, countries'' plans to reduce production capacity have failed, even if they themselves have not been able to complete the plan.


    There is no need for them to falsify these data. We are an example. This year''s domestic grain acreage will not be reduced. It is not so easy to implement the Fallow Law.


    Austria''s great cause can withstand the losses caused by the agricultural crisis, but the Russians cannot. Their grain output is the largest in Europe. To whom is this large capacity sold?


    Both Britain and France hope that the European continent will remain stable. Whoever provokes disputes now is their enemy. "


    ...


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 Chapter 533： First zero three

    After the agricultural crisis broke out in St. Petersburg, it became the center of a whirlpool of storms.


    European public opinion has accused the Russians of deliberately creating an agricultural crisis in an attempt to overwhelm the European agricultural production system and monopolize European food supplies.


    This statement is also true. The Tsarist government did have such a plan, but the agricultural crisis broke out before it could be implemented.


    Agriculture is the most difficult industry to monopolize. There are almost no thresholds, and anyone can farm. The land suitable for farming these days is everywhere, and no colonial empire needs to be controlled by others.


    The Tsarist government has a monopoly on European food supplies, but it has no ability to implement them. Russian agricultural production costs are not dominant, and it is almost impossible to win in the competition.


    Facing the overwhelming accusations of public opinion, Alexander II decisively chose to ignore it. Anyway, in the European continent, the Tsarist government has been scolded, and he is used to it.


    Public opinion can be ignored, but the reactions of European governments can not help Alexander II not to worry.


    As of April 1873, many politicians have publicly stated that they will impose tariffs on imported agricultural products to protect their agriculture.


    The import tariffs on all agricultural products are added together. It seems that behind the fairness, there is actually a lot of bad faith.


    Of the four largest agricultural product exporters in Europe, the Kingdom of Prussia has the smallest market share and the least impact.


    The Kingdom of Poland ranks second from the bottom. Now it has fallen into internal struggles. No matter how bad the situation worsens, it can''t be worse.


    Although the Russian Empire ranked second in terms of total exports, they still deserved the boss in this amount.


    Austria has the largest total exports. In addition to domestic grain processing, agricultural products from Russia and Poland are also imported for processing, most of which are supported by added value of products.


    After the agricultural crisis broke out, the Tsarist government also prepared to do it by itself, leaving no opportunity for Austrians to make a difference.


    Unfortunately, the domestic industrial strength is too weak, which leads to high processing costs, and loses competitiveness in the face of cruel market competition.


    Affected by the agricultural crisis, Austrian agricultural processing companies have reduced their production capacity, and Russia ¡¯s total agricultural exports to Austria have also declined, but they still account for more than half of total foreign agricultural exports.


    From the perspective of interests, both sides can be regarded as losing all and losing glory. Not long after this, Alexander II received a telegram from the Austrian Association of Agricultural Products Processing Enterprises, hoping that they would reduce total grain exports.


    A large amount of cheap raw grain was exported to the international market and directly into European countries. This is also a life-and-death battle for Austria''s agricultural processing companies.


    The market competition is becoming more and more fierce, and these processing companies will certainly not wait. It''s impossible to lose money at a loss.


    The capitalists are very savvy. The seemingly bland telegram is actually an ultimatum.


    Capital is profit-seeking. If there is no profit in the processing of agricultural products, capitalists will not mind abandoning it immediately.


    Since 1872, savvy capitalists have been transforming. It is now in the outbreak of the second industrial revolution. There are still many projects that can be invested. There is no need to hang on a tree.


    If the Russians are willing to reduce the total grain exports, everyone''s profits will be guaranteed, and business can continue.


    Otherwise, things won''t work out. Affected by the plunge in grain prices, almost every grain capitalist''s warehouse is full of grain, waiting for the market to pick up.


    If you don''t see the hope, everyone can only leave with pain. This is definitely not a good thing for the Russians. Because of the relationship between the Russian and Austrian alliances, Austrian processing companies have always given priority to purchasing Russian agricultural products.


    In continental Europe, the situation is completely different. Under the same conditions, few capitalists are willing to cooperate with the Russians.


    This is a sequel to loss of credibility and cannot be remedied in a short time. Russian agricultural exports now rely on cheap.


    The continuous decline in international food prices was actually dragged down by Russian food exports. In order to sell the grain, they had to cut prices.


    When the Russians reduced the price of grain exports, the market could only follow suit. Today''s international food prices are at their lowest point in decades, and everyone''s profits have been squeezed.


    Alexander II knew the consequences of doing so, but looking at the piles of grain, they could only sell it if they lost money.


    Moreover, the definition of "loss of money" cannot be generalized. The exported grain is exchanged for foreign exchange, while the domestic circulation is paper rubles.


    The ruble issued by the Tsarist government is not recognized by the outside world. In international trade, gold, silver, pound sterling, Aegis, francs are currently the most used.


    The international reputation of the ruble is not as good as the crown of the Nordic Federation, nor is it comparable to the Dutch Guilder of the Netherlands. Even the Swiss franc and the Prussian mark are more popular than the ruble.


    From the perspective of national development, even if it suffers again, the tsarist government must obtain foreign exchange as much as possible, otherwise the trade deficit will not be balanced, which will lead to the outflow of gold and silver.


    It''s just not a way to keep paying. The Tsarist government has devalued the ruble twice in order to smooth the losses.


    This is undoubtedly a heavy blow for the ruble, which has just undergone the gold standard reform, and severely damaged market confidence.


    Currency cannot continue to depreciate. Economists have issued a warning to Alexander II. If you continue to play like this, the market will be ruined. Let ¡¯s continue to use gold and silver as currency!


    Adjusted the mood, Alexander II: "Telegram of the Austrian Agricultural Processing Industry Association, what do you think?"


    An industry association could threaten him directly, which made Alexander II very angry. If not, he really wants to sever the transaction between the two parties.


    Of course, if you think about it, you really have to do it. Without this biggest buyer, their lives would be even more difficult.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval: "His Majesty, unless countries reduce food exports together and increase food prices, we must not reduce exports.


    At present, there are still a large number of unsalable agricultural products in China, especially in the newly developed Siberia. There is no one to ask for the local food, and the government''s tax revenue is all food.


    The Ministry of Finance is organizing manual transportation, and if it cannot be sold, these taxes will be all over.


    If there is no solution to the problem of unsalable food, we can use it to pay off our external debt. Whether they accept it or not, we only pay with food. "


    In Kristanval''s view, everyone can bear it. Now that the Tsar government is willing to admit its previous debts, this is very shameful, and still wants to pick and choose?


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham shook his head again and again: "No, we managed to reach an agreement with other countries. If we do this, we will soon be in diplomatic dilemma.


    According to prior agreement, countries have agreed that we use agricultural products to pay off debts in batches, and there is no need to make such extremes. "


    Grain debt is the biggest achievement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, paying off all debts in a total of fifteen years. If all debts were repaid with food all at once, they would have solved the agricultural crisis, but the creditors could not stand it!


    Grain that cannot be sold is worthless. Chris Basham doesn''t want the foreign ministry''s results to be ruined, it will also be a disaster for the Russian Empire.


    If we reduce the production capacity, everyone didn''t mention it. Austria''s call to reduce production last year has turned into a joke.


    In addition to Austria''s own reductions in the area of ??grain cultivation, the three countries of Russia and Russia only screamed and issued several laws.


    During the implementation, everyone realized that it was not the case at all. It is impossible for the law to stipulate which land should be grown and which land cannot be grown.


    Any statute that wants to be implemented is not made in one go. Even when the fallow farming law widely recognized by the society comes into effect, the officials below do not know which land has been fallowed and which land has not been fallowed.


    No statistics have been made in advance, so what about implementation? In the face of reality, the tacit choices of officials everywhere are counted from now on.


    If food is grown this year, then this land should fallow next year. Everyone''s statistics are clear and clear, no one speaks.


    As a result, the area of ??grain cultivation in various countries has continued to increase this year, and the government is also powerless. Waiting for regulation to take effect can take years.


    The role of market self-regulation may be more effective than government regulations. For several years of continuous loss of money, ordinary people may not reduce the area of ??food cultivation, but the nobles will definitely reduce production.


    Agriculture Minister Manilov interrupted: "The two disputes are meaningless, unless the agricultural crisis is fundamentally resolved, or the crisis that follows will only be more serious.


    Even if the grain is forcibly thrown to the creditor, it can only cure the symptoms and not the root cause. The agricultural crisis cannot be overcome in a year or two.


    According to data released by the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, if no measures are taken and the market is allowed to regulate itself, the agricultural winter may last for more than ten years.


    Russia is a big agricultural country. If the agricultural crisis lasts for more than ten years, it is estimated that tens of millions of farmers will be bankrupted in the country, and it may even be 20 million or 30 million.


    The industrialization process of the Empire developed rapidly, but it was not possible to accommodate so many bankrupt people in a short time.


    The biggest problem we have now is not domestic slow-moving grain, but how to ensure that farmers do not go bankrupt on a large scale.


    According to the current situation, the number of domestic bankrupt farmers this year will be several times that of last year. About 50,000 to 80,000 families will go bankrupt. The agricultural crisis continues, and this number will increase geometrically every year. "


    He did n¡¯t know what to say: If you ca n¡¯t finish the food, you can fight!


    It is not the time for the agricultural crisis to erupt. If it had happened a few years earlier, it would have coincided with the time of the Russian-Prussian War, and perhaps the results of the war would have been rewritten.


    Gray animals are worthless. As long as they have food in hand, the Tsarist government can carry on the war. The Tsar who can feed the soldiers is already a good Tsar, and other problems can be overcome.


    Don''t look at the current Russian empire seems to be a small circle. If war breaks out, the war potential of the Russians is definitely far more than a few years ago.


    This is the benefit of more grain. No matter how slow the grain is, as long as farmers do not go bankrupt, the problem is under control. To put it bluntly, everyone is full, and there is no artificial reaction.


    The agricultural crisis is so serious that Russian farmers have not accused the Tsarist government. The prestige of Alexander II has not been damaged, which is the benefit of eating enough food.


    After a moment of contemplation, Alexander II decided to yield to reality. "Dead friends don''t die poor," others are better off than themselves.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vienna government have conducted in-depth communication, and this time they will be pulled down at all costs."


    After a failure, Alexander II''s pride has diminished a lot, and he has converged a lot in acting.


    This is a crisis, but also an opportunity. If done well, the Russian Empire can also use Austria''s power to kill an enemy.


    ...


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 Chapter 534： Trivial

    Things are often two-sided. The agricultural crisis has caused the prices of agricultural products to plummet, the lives of farmers have been difficult, and the lives of workers have improved.


    The reduction in the cost of living has directly stimulated industrial development. Labor conflicts have decreased. The most typical example is that the number of demonstrations and demonstrations in Paris has decreased by one-fifth compared with the same period last year.


    In this respect, the mainstream of the world has been transitioned from agriculture to industry, and the major powers in Europe have developed with industry as the core.


    Affected by the butterfly effect, the post-split American domestic market has shrunk sharply, and has not rushed ahead in this industrial revolution. The birthplace of the second industrial revolution has remained in Europe.


    The first industrial revolution to erupt in nature was Austria, with Vienna as the symbol of the city that opened the curtain on the era of human power.


    Electricity is spreading faster than expected, and since Vienna took the lead, Paris and London have immediately followed.


    Although there is some irrationality, without considering the actual situation, he is blindly followed the trend by the influence of public opinion, but it plays a vital role in promoting the development of electric power technology.


    After the completion of the urban lighting network in London and Paris, electricity technology has become a symbol of urban modernization. The difference between a big city and a small city can be concluded by looking at the street lights in the urban area.


    Power stations are standing up around the city. Rows of wires have become a symbol of civilization. Thick black smoke tells the glory of the industrial era.


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz is hunting with his family. I have to say that Grand Duke Carl''s proposal is still constructive. It is really convenient to put the hunting ground in his own home.


    In terms of area, Vienna Palace is already the largest palace in the world. Of course, the Vienna Palace is still just a younger brother in terms of building area.


    Franz was not an extravagant emperor and would not build a huge palace complex. Vienna is the private territory of the Habsburgs. Most of the land is royal, and the cost of expanding the area of ??the palace is not high.


    With the expansion of the Royal Palace, the difficulty of defending will naturally increase, and the Royal Guard will naturally expand accordingly. Franz would not admit that this was to expand private arms, despite the fact.


    This is a small problem. The Royal Guard is completely up to the Emperor. It has nothing to do with the government. In theory, it can be expanded to one million.


    Obviously, this is not possible, Franz is not so rich. Although his emperor was commissioned, the royal annuity has won the continent.


    By saving money, Franz expanded the Royal Guard to a division. This is the last guarantee. The possession of private armed forces is the greatest guarantee of the emperor''s rights. At least an armed coup can be launched at any time.


    In this respect, the Vienna government is dangerous and there is a moment to watch out for their emperors. If he accidentally crosses the thunder pool, the emperor may overturn the table at any time.


    This is a lesson brought by the Vienna Revolution. Franz calmly strengthened his control of the army, especially the capital army.


    Any attempt by political forces to penetrate the army is disastrous. The seemingly peaceful Austria is full of swords and swords.


    "Bang, bang, bang ..."


    After a series of gunfire, only a bomb shell remained. Franz''s marksmanship is still so stable, even though the prey has exceeded 200 meters, it is still a normal shot, and the shot hits the target.


    Without hitting his prey, Franz was not annoyed at all. As an emperor who cherished life, he could not bear to kill, so he let go of his prey.


    This explanation, at the beginning, there are still a few little talks, and the little ones still worship. Not to mention as you get older.


    This is nothing, most recruits on the battlefield are at this level. Able to hit the enemy exactly 200 meters away, except for the sharpshooters, who are luck players.


    Can guarantee effective killing of moving targets within two hundred meters, that is the elite division. This is a problem with guns. Bullets that are too recoiled are easy and cheap.


    With the existing technology, this problem has not been solved. Slightly reducing recoil, the cost goes up.


    Looking at the motionless Massimilino, Grandpa Carl walked up to his head with a slap: "Maximilino, don''t have a dead face, you must have vitality when you hunt.


    You have to learn from Franz about this. He comes back empty-handed every time he comes out. "


    The older he was, the more willful he was, and it was difficult for even Queen Sophie to restrain him. I can''t see it, and I can slap it up.


    Franz knew that if he didn''t step in again, Massimilino would be beaten again. It''s not that I hate iron and steel. In fact, Grand Duke Carl didn''t have any expectations for Massimilino, but he didn''t want to watch the baby son sink.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz decisively chose to ignore. It ¡¯s good to be beaten, I''ll educate my son, and it''s hard for anyone to get involved. When he was young, Maximilian hadn''t been beaten. Now it is just right to make up.


    Since being forcibly escorted back to the country, Massimilino has fallen into autism, shouting every day to return to Mexico. It was determined by the doctor that he did not have a mental illness, but it was a psychological problem.


    In order to get him out of the shadows of his heart, Queen Sophie thought of many ways, which did not help. In the end, violence worked, and pain awakened Massimilino, who was paralyzed.


    Franz didn''t have any doubts about Karl''s lesson for Massimilino, and he spoiled the sky when he was a kid. Now he naturally needs to make up, but why should he bring him?


    Franz never avoided those brilliant achievements. This time is different from the past, and there are a bunch of little guys watching it.


    In the end, Franz didn''t have the courage to justify it. In the face of facts, any justification seemed pale.


    Franz does not exclude his brother, Maximilian. In addition to a little more idealism, Massimilino is still very good, much better than those ambitious.


    Even idealism can be used as a negative teaching material. If nothing else, within the next few hundred years, there will be his legend inside the Habsburg family, to educate the next generation.


    Looking at the happy second son, Franz gave a glance, as if to say: "What a smile, are you careful whether it tickles!"


    Feeling Franz''s aggressive look, Peter little immediately covered his mouth with his little hand. Based on his years of experience, it can be judged that if it continues, the thickness of the workbook will increase again.


    Franz is sensible and usually not stingy. The most common method of punishment is to assign homework, with a dedicated teacher staring, when it is done, and when can I go out and play.


    Such punishment is more lethal than being beaten. Being beaten and "pained" is just a matter of time, both natural and reluctant to play heavy hands; if you increase the amount of work, it may last a long time. Peter himself has experienced the pain of rushing homework for a month.


    Men are on one side and women are on the other. Hunting such a **** thing, usually these people can do it, it would not be good if they disturbed the family members.


    Franz didn''t speak, and the other two younger brothers didn''t dare to take the lead. When Grand Duke Carl exploded, with the exception of Franz, the emperor, their brothers could often be beaten together. They were far away and gave Massimilino a helpless look.


    Seeming to be stimulated, Massimilino almost fell off immediately, grabbed the reins, and panicked, "I see."


    The best medicine for heart disease is time. Franz nodded contentedly without hearing the brain slogans of "I want to return to Mexico" and "The Mexican people need me."


    Recently, around the condition of Massimilino, Franz also broke his heart. The emperor was not good, and the number of inferior products of the Habsburgs was quite large.


    This is the result of his pressure. Otherwise, there will be another **** brother, I really do n¡¯t know how to educate. Franz was very skeptical that the education received by the brothers of Time and Space was problematic.


    It turns out that acquired education can change a person. Massimilino was too old for both of them. Before Franz succeeded, he was already an idealist and could not pull back.


    The other two were not the same. Under his intervention, they received strict noble education. No special talent was found, but the comprehensive ability still surpassed the average level of the children of the aristocracy. It was also a high-level elite in society.


    At present, the main work is to be responsible for the external communication and reception of the Habsburgs, or to establish a good relationship with the European royal family. Wherever there is marriage and funeral, they need to show up to entertain.


    Overall, Franz was satisfied. There was no major omission in this area of ??work, which reduced part of his workload and did not need to worry about these trivial matters.


    As long as it is not dead, any member of the royal family is useful. Including the failed Massimilino, he was also the link between the Habsburgs and the Belgian royal family.


    "Your Majesty, the Queen will call you over."


    Franz nodded. "I see, tell the queen we''ll be there soon."


    Looking at Grandpa Carl''s stern face, Franz rode forward: "Father, it''s almost time, maybe it''s time to start dinner."


    Grand Prince Carl''s anger came quickly, and so did he. After listening to Franz''s words, he nodded, and slap Massimilino again: "What are you looking at, don''t leave!"


    ...


    Looking at the cheering hostess, Franz asked puzzled, "What''s wrong, so happy."


    Queen Helen smiled slightly. "Charlotte is pregnant."


    Everyone showed joy, and even Massimilino''s immortal face smiled.


    Tim Ding is always a good thing, especially for the royal family. The effect of the butterfly effect is huge. Of course, Maximilian I, who had taken the box lunch early in time and space, naturally had no offspring. Now the situation has changed after a few more years of living.


    It''s normal to think about it. Princess Charlotte was not very old. When Maximilian was hung up, she was only 27 years old, and she is now in her thirties.


    It can be considered an elderly mother in this age, but the problem is not too big. Massimiliano I was still alive, and Princess Charlotte naturally did not go crazy, and she was always in good health.


    The news had little effect on Austria. Unless Queen Helen was pregnant, the people would not have cared so much.


    But for Mexico, many miles away, things are different. You know that although Maximilian I returned home dimly, he did not announce his abdication.


    Not long after the Austrian army retreated, a civil war broke out in Mexico, and the blood was killed by all parties. There was no time for the emperor to take care of the bereaved dog.


    Seeing that Maximilian was in a bad state, naturally no one in the Habsburgs would stimulate him, and the issue of abdication was put on hold.


    Now the child in Charlotte''s belly, if it was a boy, was the legal heir to Mexico. In fact, the crown prince established by Massimiliano I was not legal enough.


    Franz stopped thinking wildly, it didn''t matter. Who dares to go to the fire pit in Mexico''s mess!


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 Chapter 535： Ambition in existence

    The Vienna government bulletin board posted a surprising job offer. It is not surprising that the colonial government recruits public officials. It takes place every year, and the strange thing is the above.


    Watching liveliness is the essence of human beings, and every time the bulletin board is updated, it will attract many people. There are not many entertainment activities in this era, and discussing gossip is also one of the fun of everyone.


    Although there were many people gathered, the scene was not chaotic. Everyone consciously followed the rules and did not disturb or bump.


    With so many people, it is obviously impossible to see the content on the bulletin board at the same time, and the people inside have already read the content on the bulletin.


    "The South African colonial government commissioned the Austrian Organization Department to recruit public officials. This time, a total of 4,800 people were recruited, including 1,000 government employees and 3,800 police.


    Conditions for registration: 1. Must be an Austrian citizen, with good health, healthy limbs, and no criminal record; 2. Received complete compulsory education, and all assignments are above the pass line; 3. Able to bear hardships and stand hard work, with a minimum service life of 8 year.


    Remarks: To apply for a police post, it is necessary to have certain military literacy and at least have received reserve training, and retired officers and soldiers have priority. Officers under the age of 30 can relax to 40.


    Treatment: The salary is doubled on the basis of the domestic average level of the same post. The welfare treatment refers to the Vienna standard. "


    Salaries are not mentioned first. Colonial conditions are harsh, and they may be in danger at any time. Naturally, salaries are higher than those in China.


    The problem is that the requirements are not too high, but too low. According to the above criteria, more than 90% of Austrian young people of school age are eligible.


    If the treatment given above is local, the final restriction must be university start, military merit, or noble status, which is generally one of the three.


    Of course, colonies can''t ask for this, but they usually start with a high school education, or a threshold for excellent retired officers and soldiers.


    There are almost no restrictions this time. Of course, this is not a surprise. The fewer the restrictions, the greater the number of applicants, and the final competition will increase.


    No one is going in bad conditions? That''s because the price you gave is not high enough. As long as you are willing to throw money, how can nobody be?


    Recruiting people according to this standard, not to mention 4,800 people, even 4.8 million people, Austria can easily make up.


    Of course, there are certainly not so many willing to go to the African continent. The South African colonial government lowered its admissions standards, mainly due to the gold rush.


    In order to ensure the stability of the administrative system, restrictions are set. Once a contract is signed, it is a compulsory service, and you cannot leave the office before the expiration.


    This will definitely dissuade many people. Africa is different from homeland. In case of poor conditions in the distribution area, they cannot leave early, and most people cannot bear it.


    After hearing the restrictions, the argument continued to sound. Most people are just watching the fun, and are not interested in this admission.


    There are also people who want to try their luck. In this era, the worse the place, the greater the chance.


    Colonial governments are not stupid. They have no value and do not have administrative institutions. In recent years, Austrian Africa has developed very fast, and many poor and remote areas have become emerging cities.


    With each major development, a group of lucky people have risen with it. There are not many opportunities for ordinary people to enter the ruling class. Domestic public officials are only the minimum standard for enrolling in middle school.


    For most people who have just completed compulsory education, this remains elusive. Geniuses are always a minority. Ordinary people want to go further. In addition to hard work, they also rely on certain luck.


    Stevie is one of them. It belongs to the kind you can''t find on the street. The average worker''s family background is good in school, but he has not been able to enter the middle school. He entered the factory to work after the compulsory education.


    Working day after day, Steve, a fledgling, was very uncomfortable. However, reality does not allow him to be willful, and to work honestly every day.


    Steve''s eyes brightened when he heard the recruitment conditions. However, he did not risk crowding in, the discipline that has been cultivated for a long time, and the Austrian people have become accustomed to lining up.


    After reading the announcement in front, the people consciously retreated, and then added up in order, the scene was orderly.


    This is one of the fruits of compulsory education. From the first day of enrollment, we must learn to observe order. After so many years, everyone has developed a good habit of observing order.


    Time passed quickly and it was Steve''s turn. After carefully reading the announcement, it was determined that there was nothing left, and Steve''s heart was not calm.


    Afraid conditions on the African continent? Sorry, Stevie doesn''t have this qualification yet. As a member of the general public, it is not easy to have an opportunity. What qualifications are there to choose from?


    The local conditions are really good, but the ordinary Stevie has no advantage. The best way to stay in the country is to hone your skills. It is difficult for ordinary workers to be promoted to skilled workers.


    To get ahead, he has missed the best opportunity. From the moment he failed in college, Steve was doomed to fight for three meals a day.


    Every day I work hard for survival, and talk about development is nonsense. Although now at the cusp of the Second Industrial Revolution, this has nothing to do with Stevie.


    There is no capital, no connections, and no ability. Even if you see the opportunity, there is no way to join it.


    Fortunately, there are only a few lucky people who rise by invention every year. If you look at the whole of Austria, that chance is only one in ten million.


    Many unwilling young people chose the biggest gamble in their lives and ventured to the colonies.


    Stevie was ready to do the same, but he was blocked by his parents. The family is not rich, but they can live on. Parents naturally do not want him to venture out.


    These days, simply wanting to emigrate to the colony for life, the danger is not high, but if you want to get rich, you still need to fight for it.


    The death rate of adventurers has never been lower. Every year in Austria, there are countless adventurers who fall in the middle of getting rich. There are few who are really rich. Most people just earn more than ordinary people many.


    There is no way, the golden age of colonization is over. Now trying to expand a colony is much more difficult than it used to be.


    Except for the backcountry, most of the rich land is owned by the owner. The kind of land that can''t be recovered even if the cost of rule is turned into a colony, there is no need to get a return, the reality is so cruel.


    Stevie took the recruitment as an opportunity to turn around, even if the conditions were bad and there was little room for promotion, it was better than continuing to work in the factory, at least in terms of salary.


    Many people have dreams of Huaiyu, but few have succeeded. For ordinary people, it is very difficult to get an opportunity in any era.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, the happy Habsburg family is still holding a banquet. Perhaps he was going to be a father, and Massimilino''s mental state was much better.


    Franz was absent. The Russian could not help but want to act with Austria. He still had a lot to do.


    War is never a child''s play. Anyone who despises war has no good results in the end.


    The Russians have many enemies. They are enemies from west to east. If you want to join forces with Austria, then the target is self-evident, Prussia, Poland, or the Ottoman Empire.


    This multiple choice question is not so easy to do. We must weigh the pros and cons and comprehensively consider the impact it will have on the international situation.


    Franz first ruled out the Kingdom of Prussia, but he had a face. In any case, the Kingdom of Prussia also belongs to the German nation. Collaborating with outsiders to deal with fellow citizens, the public opinion is not good.


    If it does, Franz''s reputation in the German region will also stink. Nationalists would not agree with such a government, and Prussians would not admit defeat.


    This is a sequel to nationalism. When establishing the Shinshiro Empire, Franz used nationalism and now naturally has to bear the consequences.


    Moreover, the strategic position of the Kingdom of Prussia is too bad, all sides are enemies and there is no danger to defend. To occupy the kingdom of Prussia, you must first be prepared to be universal.


    Unfortunately, Franz did not plan to be hostile to the world. As a member of the vested interests of the world order, Austria has no need to challenge it.


    The rest of Poland and the Ottoman Empire need to carefully weigh the pros and cons. He must beware of being pulled into the water by the Russians, and finally evolved into a Continental War.


    Restricted by national strength and transportation, the great nations might not be able to fight the national war in this era, but it may still happen because of the war.


    Franz stared at the world map on the wall and turned his back to the crowd and asked, "The Russians want to join us. What do you think?"


    Russia and Austria are not allies, but this alliance does not include joint expansion. The previous strategic transaction was completed by both parties.


    If you want to continue to cooperate, you must communicate. Otherwise, as during the Russian-Prussian War, the Russians provoked the war, while Austria was paddling happily.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the situation in Europe is now difficult to stabilize, and once the war is provoked, it will be difficult for us to control the scale of the war.


    From the point of view of interest, whether we start with the Ottoman Empire or with Poland, we can only get very limited returns.


    If the Polish kingdom is attacked, the Prussians are bound to participate. If Britain and France insist on supporting Poland, the final enemy is likely to evolve into Britain, France, and the United Kingdom.


    Even if the French need to digest the Italian region and will not take military action, then in the end, it is nothing more than to reproduce the pattern of sharing Poland between Russia and Russia.


    Frankly, I don''t think there is anything in the Kingdom of Poland that deserves our attention. Even if there is something to gain, it will only be icing on the cake. The only effect is probably to make the general conflict between Russia and Russia even further.


    There is not much to gain from the Ottoman Empire. Unless we join forces with the Russians to kill them all at once, the benefits that can be divided are bound to be very limited.


    To achieve this step is almost impossible, the Ottoman Empire is still a big country, and European countries will not sit by and watch us divide.


    The Russian Empire is no longer domineering in the past. In the face of European intervention, I am afraid that the final pressure will fall on us. "


    There is no doubt that Weissenberg is opposed to provoking war now. Not only him, many people in the Vienna government did not want to start a war at this time, including Franz.


    There are just a lot of situations that can''t be solved without thinking. If there is no movement in Austria, many will not sleep.


    We cannot always say: The Vienna government loves peace and has no ambitions for Europe. Let everyone sleep at ease.


    Franz himself did not believe this statement. The definition of "ambition" is very vague. In many cases, strength is ambition. As long as you have strength, you have ambition in the eyes of the outside world, which is not controlled by individuals.


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 Chapter 536： Big game

    Franz shook his head: "The immediate interests are not important. Now we need a new strategy, a great strategy that can be trusted by European countries.


    The original German unified strategy can no longer fool people. With the development and growth of the Kingdom of Prussia, we are unable to swallow them, and now the slogan is resounded, and European countries will not believe it.


    When the German region cannot be unified, we will definitely have a new strategic plan. Put another smoke popping up to attract the attention of all countries, lest they discover our real purpose. "


    True or false, false or true, the Vienna government has tinkered with many strategies over the years, but what can convince everyone is the "German Unified Strategy".


    These strategies are true and fully in Austrian interest. It is just because of various practical reasons and the small success rate that the Vienna government has not invested much resources.


    For example, the European hegemony plan was formulated by the Vienna government in order to seize European hegemony, because the success rate was too low.


    Another example: the naval hegemony strategy, which is the product of the arms race of Britain, France and Austria. According to the plan, Austria will build a hundred ironclad ships within ten years to seize the British dominance of the sea.


    The plan is a good plan, and when it comes to implementation, we have encountered difficulties. Aside from boasting in the newspapers that provided the Royal Navy with an excuse to expand its forces, the actual changes took place when it moved.


    Iron armored ships are also divided into three or six or nine. The smallest ones are only a few hundred tons, and the largest ones are more than 10,000 tons. Battleships of different grades have different powers in naval battles.


    In addition to brushing a wave of presence, the British soon found themselves fooled. If we only count the numbers, it is not ten years before the Austrian Navy has built more than a hundred warships.


    It''s just some boats, most of them are offshore patrol boats. The number of battleships has increased by three or five. Although the ten-year period has not yet passed, no one thinks that the Vienna government will continue to explode warships in the next period.


    This is all superficial. If it wasn''t for the British to deliberately be fooled, the plan would be worn out at the beginning. It is not easy for the Royal Navy to expand its army. To persuade parliamentary funds, how can it be done without excuses?


    In this regard, France and Austria are also allies of the Royal Navy. As soon as France and Austria say they want to build a ship, the British will follow up immediately.


    With the Royal Navy''s initiative to cooperate, it is not difficult to fool the laymen of Parliament. As long as the appropriation is approved, the money will become a warship even if it is worn out later.


    In the original space-time British-German arms race, some people criticized that the navies of the two countries colluded with each other and joined forces to cheat military expenses.


    The term "collusion" is used too much, but there are suspicions in this regard when they join forces to cheat military expenses.


    Now it is no exception. Each time the navy expands, Britain, France and Austria use each other as a raft. As long as there are good reasons, the government can pay for it.


    Before the alliance between the three nations, even if some people saw the problem, everyone could only follow it up daringly, and no one dared to risk stopping building the navy.


    International politics is very complicated, and it is very difficult to figure out the purpose of competitors. But it doesn''t matter. Regardless of the purpose of the competitors, as long as what they want to do is not done right.


    Since the banner of the German unification strategy, European countries have been working to prevent Austria from unifying the German region. Britain and France stared at the German Federation, fearing that Austria would suddenly do something to them.


    The rise of the Kingdom of Prussia, in addition to Britain and France want to use their hands to attack the Russians; at the same time, by arming Prussia, it blocked Austria''s unification of the German region.


    Everyone is enclosing Austria on the European continent, and Franz naturally will not look for excitement. Attracting British and French attention to Europe, Austria''s expansion in Africa was able to proceed smoothly.


    Now that Austrian Africa has grown, the foundation is not secure. Once European countries have discovered the purpose of the Vienna government, who can guarantee that John Bull will not encourage Austrian African independence?


    At that time, the French will think, the British will be responsible for flickering, and throwing a huge sum of money into it, who knows how much trouble will be caused.


    On the bright side, Franz has been releasing Austria''s strategic focus on unifying the German region. Everyone believes this statement, and the Austrians themselves believe it.


    Except for high-level governments, no one knows that actions on the European continent are in the guise of. Even if the British and French knew that there was a problem, they would have to protect Europe first, or else the idiom "make false come true" would appear.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, if we have ambitions about Poland, it is estimated that no one will believe it if we say it.


    Both Russia and Russia regard Poland as something in their pockets, and if we are not wise, we can''t go and swallow Poland alone; if we divide Poland, it is estimated that it will be completed in a wave of operations, and it will fail to attract the attention of all countries. .


    Otherwise, they will use the sacrifice of reclaiming the Holy Land as a guise. If Britain and France do not believe it, then let them think that we want to annex the Asia Minor Peninsula. An Ottoman Empire is always enough. "


    The reality is such a comedy. Do not do anything to Poland, not because Poland is too strong, but because Poland is too weak, so weak that it will be pushed down.


    Poland fell, and the end result was nothing more than being divided up. The strategic goals were directly completed, and the strategy naturally ended.


    Unless you die with Pu Russia next time, this is the end, except that you can get an extra site, and the other returns are almost zero.


    Not to mention the headaches of the increased Polish population. This kind of thing that increased the instability of the empire has not been done by the Vienna government for many years.


    The Ottoman Empire is different. It is large enough to be swallowed by Austria and has few competitors.


    The vitally damaged Russian empire was not qualified to compete with Austria for the Ottoman Empire, and at most it had to take a share.


    Only by grasping the rhythm, don''t you kill the Ottoman Empire at once, it is better to have victory and defeat, and have a slight upper hand. European countries are still happy to see Austria and the Ottoman Empire die.


    If Britain and France want to pull their hind legs, they will probably support the Ottoman Empire. Franz didn''t worry about it in this regard.


    The sons of Tian Xuan have not yet been born. The contradictions within the Ottoman Empire are too heavy. It is almost impossible to regenerate.


    This is good for everyone. Austria can hide the sky, Britain and France have achieved the purpose of containing Austria, the Ottoman Empire can also deceive aid, and Russia and Russia can rest assured.


    In the course of combating consumption, the Middle East can also be eaten up quietly. Not only will energy in the next century not have to worry about it, even half of the world''s hegemony will be obtained.


    A small fight in three years and a dozen in ten years, this play can be performed for a long time. The Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire were vengeful, and there was no need to worry about excuses to attack them. Revenge was the best excuse.


    After looking at the map, Franz pointed to Poland: "This is not enough. In order to make this play more realistic, we need to add a few supporting actors.


    Isn''t the Kingdom of Prussia so obsessed with Poland, then fulfill them and find a chance to sell it for a good price.


    If the Prussians can defeat the Russian Empire, then this is ours. Give them a little strength and strengthen the fighting spirit of Junker aristocrats. "


    Franz drew a circle on the map, a large area of ??the Russians were enclosed, and the Black Sea became the Austrian Inland Sea directly. All 200 years of hard work of the Russians were lost.


    After this wave, it is really very difficult for the shrinking version of Russia to rise. Even if they become stronger again, they will have to face the Kingdom of Prussia first.


    As for Austria, how could Franz rudely annex Russian territory? Does the Tsarist government that failed the war need no one to pull?


    This kind of difficult operation definitely needs to be paid. At that time, the Vienna government will pay a sum of money and buy these territories.


    In this respect, the Americans did a very good job. The French were forced to buy and sell, but there was still nothing to say that they were bought by legal means.


    Looking at the circle painted by Franz, everyone looked at each other as if nothing was seen. With such calculations, his allies will soon catch up with John Bull.


    But by that time, the Russian-Olympic League should also expire. The two sides are no longer allies, and it seems logical to do so again.


    Although the painting is beautiful, everyone is still not very optimistic about Prussia. There may still be opportunities to defeat the Russians, and it will be difficult to defeat the Russians.


    Without ceasing the Tsarist government, I am afraid they will not accept the blackmail of Austria. It is not easy to realize this third strategy.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the kingdom of Prussia is too fragmented, and the national defense pressure is too great. If they cannot concentrate their forces, I am afraid it will be difficult to defeat the Russians.


    After the annexation of Poland, Prussia''s strength has been very strong, and we cannot continue to let them grow.


    I suggest that the Prussians give up the Rhineland region. The Berlin government is now very poor, but the German federal empire is rich. It is better to let them buy the Rhineland region. "


    This proposal is very constructive, the Rhineland region is rich in coal and iron resources, and the local industry is developing very well. If this enclave is cut off, the heavy industry of the Kingdom of Prussia will be cut directly, which will greatly weaken their development potential.


    As long as it is done properly, Franz is not worried that the Berlin government will refuse. Potential is only the potential, and the future will come after the current crisis.


    Solving the financial crisis and concentrating all military forces are essential factors for them to win the next war.


    Although the Rhineland region is good, but the neighbor next door is French, it suddenly becomes bad. If war really broke out, this enclave wouldn''t be able to keep it.


    Britain and France are very wary of Austria''s expansion on the European continent, but will definitely not worry about the German Federation expanding. Even with the addition of the Rhineland region, the German Federal Empire is only a medium-sized country, and the thresholds of the powers are low.


    With Austria''s influence in the German Federation, it is not difficult to promote this transaction. Even if the imperial parliament fails, the same is true of manipulating one of the states. In the German Federation, Austria still has a younger brother.


    After clearing his thoughts in the shortest time, Franz nodded: "This plan is very good. After the Rhineland region, the strategy required by the Kingdom of Prussia will be completely eastward.


    The specific plan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is perfect. We are not in a position to intervene in person. It is better to implement it with the help of the British.


    In order to divide the German region, the British tried their best. As long as they are convinced, strengthening the strength of the German Commonwealth will make it more difficult for us to unify the German region, and I believe that the London government will do everything for us.


    The French should be more peaceful for the time being, but we cannot relax our vigilance, but we can''t let them get out of the way, then we will make wedding dresses for others. "


    Borrowed from the British that year, it changed from a two-point German to a three-point German, which prevented the rise of the Prussian kingdom. Now Franz naturally does not mind coming again.


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 Chapter 537： prelude

    Any huge strategy requires long preparation and cannot be completed overnight. Austria''s primary strategy now is to promote the second industrial revolution and develop the African continent.


    The Middle East region can only be ranked second. As for other strategies, they are all grass-raising and rabbit-raising. It is good to succeed and fail.


    In the next few decades, the overall situation is set. This is for Americans, and in any case, the experience of successful people is always worthwhile.


    It''s not easy to fumble around countries. Nowadays, there are too many smart people in the age of heroes.


    In recent years, the French have been keeping a low profile and digesting the results of the war. Napoleon III''s body has had problems. At this time, he was busy paving the way for Napoleon IV.


    In this context, the French obviously won''t take the world by storm and run out. If you want to calculate them, there is no way to show them.


    Franz estimates that not only Napoleon III will adopt a conservative strategy in the last days. After Napoleon IV''s succession, France will still adopt a conservative strategy for a long time.


    European countries, including Austria, are supporting the Italian independence movement, but this does not help. France at its peak suppressed these small storms with ease.


    Do not look at the original time and space Prussia won, believing that France is vulnerable, in fact, the French army''s combat effectiveness is still the world''s top level. If it were not for Napoleon III to run blindly, the final outcome would be unknown.


    The comprehensive national strength of the French only surpassed the European countries after the British Olympics. If all factors are taken into account, the Russian empire that follows it has less than half of France''s national strength.


    Modernization warfare is logistical. The advantages of industrial countries over agricultural countries are too great. They cannot be made up by numbers.


    In order for the plan to be successfully completed, the Vienna government, while conspiring with the Russians to deal with the Ottoman Empire, engaged in activities within Prussia.


    ...


    In a manor house outside Berlin, Prussian radicals are plotting.


    The host of the meeting, Count Marcel Jensen, leader of the Junker aristocracy, "You guys, we just received a message through secret channels that the Russians are drawing Austria into the Ottoman Empire."


    The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Although everyone did not like the Ottoman Empire, many people even wanted to see the Ottoman Empire be over.


    But definitely not now, when confronting the enemy of the Russians, the Ottoman Empire was still an ally of Prussia.


    The last Russian-Prussian War proved the role of the Ottoman Empire. At the critical moment of the Russian-Prussian War, the Russians were stabbed behind the Ottoman Empire, which accelerated the time for the Tsarist government to concede defeat.


    A young officer asked nervously, "Her Count, has the Vienna government agreed?"


    Allies belonged to their allies, but Prussia and Ottoman were separated by Austria, and once something happened, they would be out of reach.


    In the face of Russia and Austria''s cooperation, the Ottoman Empire at its peak may not have advised, and now they are not able to deal with any one.


    Marcel Jensen shook his head: "I don''t know. Even if this level of information is known in Austria and Russia, it will not exceed ten people, and it is impossible to leak it. If it was not for an accident, we and them No secret contacts will be received.


    But with the grudges of the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire, it was a matter of time before Austria would start the Ottoman Empire. "


    This is equivalent to a disguised confirmation, and it is not surprising that they will reach this conclusion. Opening the history book shows that the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire have been entangled for hundreds of years.


    The Habsburg dynasty''s continental hegemony, or more than half of the world''s hegemony, was overthrown by the "Professional Alliance" formed by the Ottoman Empire and France, and the Habsburg dynasty almost lost Vienna during the crisis.


    France is very strong, and it is too difficult to find revenge on them. Now the conflict between France and Austria is not great, and the possibility of the two sides working is very low.


    The Ottoman Empire is different. Not only is it hostile to Austria, but more importantly, Ottoman has fallen.


    It is the nature of the world to be beaten if you are backward.


    If Austria attacks other countries, it may also have to consider the pressure of European public opinion and domestic public opinion. But attack the Ottoman Empire, then you don''t have to think about it, just do it.


    The Ottoman Empire is so hateful. European governments may oppose it for the sake of their interests, but the people will never mind the Ottoman siege.


    Young military officer Xiao Maoqi: "What can we do? If the Austrians and the Russians join forces, the Ottomans will definitely not be able to stop them, and even if we want to intervene, it will not help."


    "Yes, there is Austria in the middle, and we can''t do anything to support them."


    "Will the Prussian-Russian war be launched ahead of time?"


    "No, that will drag Austria down."


    ...


    Looking at the crowd, Marcel Jensen waved for quiet.


    "You are not so bad. It is an opportunity for us to deal with the Ottoman Empire.


    Countless evidence shows that allies are unreliable, and their critical moments depend on their own strength.


    If we can annex Poland while the Russians and Austria are being held, the situation will be completely different. "


    Having said that, Marcel Jensen stopped and left time for everyone to let them digest the content.


    The annexation of Poland is not news. This voice has always been within the Prussian kingdom, and won the Polish kingdom of Prussia almost invincible.


    After the merger of Pupo, although the comprehensive strength still lags behind Russia, the strength that can be put on the battlefield will definitely not be worse than the Russians.


    Poland''s water transportation is developed, and several railways are built to make up for it, and the traffic problem is solved. The tsarist government wanted to solve the traffic problem, and it would not be possible in decades.


    Even if preparations are made in advance, the Russian army will not be short of food, but strategic supplies are still a big problem. Not all materials can be stored in advance, and many things cannot be stored for a long time.


    These advantages may not be enough for Prussia to win the war, but it is still possible to keep the family business.


    There are many Russians, but there are also many people after the merger of Pupo, nearly half of the Russians. The Tsarist government would no longer be able to win the war with human tactics.


    Xiao Maoqi: "My Excellency, I am afraid it will be difficult to do. The Ottoman Empire is not the Ottoman Empire two hundred years ago. They have no ability to contain Russia and Austria at the same time.


    Moreover, if we want to annex Poland, it will be impossible for European countries to agree, and even Britain and France will probably object. "


    This is the crux of the problem. If not everyone opposed it, Prussia would annex Poland just after the Prussian War ended.


    Marcel Jensen smiled casually: "This will test your skills. When Austria established the New Shinra Empire, everyone will be familiar!


    What Metternich relies on to make European countries compromise, and we can follow suit. Create the established facts first, and then relinquish some of the benefits according to the actual situation in exchange for the approval of various countries.


    The main thing is to convince the British, French and Austrian countries that the Russians are already enemies, and their position is not important.


    We must believe in the capabilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it is not impossible to convince the three countries. For example: I support Austria''s annexation of the German Federation, and I don''t believe that the Vienna government is indifferent. The Austrians have taken this step. Can Britain and France take care of us? "


    In order to take the Prussian Kingdom one step further, Marcel Jensen didn''t mind making concessions. If there were not many "Secondary Juniors" considering the presence, he would also say that the Rhineland region should be ceded to France.


    Having settled the two countries, France and Austria have actually created the established facts, and even if the British were dissatisfied, they would not care about them.


    Careful people have already guessed Marcel Jensen''s plan, but for their own benefit, no one broke through this layer of window paper.


    If you look closely, you will find that military Junkers, or "agricultural Junkers", are participating in this conference. Their interests are mostly on the land. For them, Poland ¡¯s good land is worse than the bad land Much more important.


    A young military officer objected: "No, Count. No one can rule Austria without the German Federal Empire. Even if we annex Poland, they are not their opponents."


    Austria''s strength is already very strong. European countries have tacitly suppressed Austria''s unification of the German region. The Kingdom of Prussia is also one of them.


    Marcel Jensen shook his head: "Race, you are still too young. Who is most anxious for Austria to annex the German Federation?


    Our enemies are Russians. It is not our task to curb Austria. Britain and France will not watch them expand. "


    This willfulness is not original to Marcel Jensen, who has learned from Austria.


    On the surface, the Vienna government has more than enough resources, and it seems that every time it tries to contain its competitors, it responds slowly.


    In fact, if you look at the map changes in Austria, you know that there is something tricky inside.


    Where is the expansion of France and Russia, it is clear that a secret transaction has been made, and everyone expands together. This made Marcel Jensen so excited that Austria could do it. Why couldn''t Prussia follow suit?


    ...


    The seeds have been buried, waiting to take root.


    After the secret meeting, the next day Marcel Jensen''s light bus appeared generously in the palace. He also served as William''s equestrian teacher. It was normal for him to enter the palace.


    On the royal racetrack, several princes were riding training. William I did not know when he had arrived on the court.


    "What''s their reaction?"


    Marcel Jensen: "Everyone supports the annexation of Poland. There are only a few people who oppose giving up the German Federation, but I was convinced."


    William I nodded: "Well, then secretly start to push forward, do not rush up until the Near East War begins again."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    If anyone hears the conversation between the two, they will be taken aback. The supporter behind the radicals is actually William I.


    It is not surprising to think about it carefully. It is normal for a monarch to insert several close friends into various organizations. If an extreme organization, such as a radical group, is not included in its own hands, the monarch will not be at ease!


    The king''s strength depends on his strength. If he has nothing in his hands, what else would he want to do besides being a rubber stamp?


    At the moment William I was not at peace, this suggestion was put forward by his staff, he very much suspected that Austria or France secretly instructed.


    However, for the sake of interest, William I decided to remain confused. Let Austria annex the German Commonwealth and cede Rheinland to France. Really, he is a fool. I don''t know what political consequences this will bring?


    At that point, domestic nationalists will riot. While accepting the plan, William I was ready to respond.


    Poland was to be annexed, but the German Commonwealth had to be preserved, and the Rhineland region could not be ceded to France.


    Just waiting for a suitable opportunity to spread the news to the British and let them take the initiative to undermine the behind-the-scenes plan, Prussia gets the best benefit.


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 Chapter 538： Storm in the Balkans

    Whatever you want, it is always easy to produce results. This tsarist government quickly persuaded Austria, and both sides agreed to beat the Ottoman Empire.


    Now there are some detailed issues that need to continue to communicate. For example: When is the offense? Where to start the offense? Post-war benefit distribution ...


    A preliminary agreement was reached, and Alexander II''s mood was not relaxed. The current state of the Russian Empire is not good, and theoretically it is not suitable to provoke war at this point in time.


    The Ottoman Empire was not the first choice of the Tsarist government. If possible, Alexander II wanted to go to the kingdom of Prussia now.


    It is a pity that the Vienna government did not cooperate, and no matter how they opened the conditions, even the support for Austria''s unification of the German region failed to make the Vienna government tempted.


    This is also expected by Alexander II. Such a promise between countries is very unreliable, and the Vienna government cannot easily believe it.


    If Austria really unified the German region, it is estimated that Russia and Austria will also turn their heads. In the face of interests, allies are not worth mentioning at all.


    The rest have no choice, the Far East is beyond reach, and the value is too low, which will not help the domestic agricultural crisis.


    The Central Asia ¡¯s largest khanates are a good target, but in Central Asia, all the pressure is on the Tsarist government.


    Now the Tsarist government is waiting for British loans to be used as military expenses. If it ¡¯s going to hit someone ¡¯s younger brother, would n¡¯t it be a pump?


    The unlucky Ottoman Empire is left. This enemy is big and fleshy enough to divide the two countries. International pressure can also be left to the Vienna government to deal with, Alexander II also understood that they really ca n¡¯t do it with diplomacy.


    Join forces with Austria. This attack does not require the Caucasus to be killed. Any area along the Ottoman coast can be turned into a battlefield.


    Eating one stack and one wisdom, Alexander II, who is good at learning, now attaches great importance to logistics. Without mobilizing enough supplies, he will not conduct military adventures.


    "Does the Vienna government promise to provide us with strategic supplies?"


    The second reason to join forces with Austria was logistics. The offensive relied on maritime resupply and the logistics pressure was relatively small.


    The most critical issue is not transportation, but mainly the issue of "money". The tsarist government was not well financed, and the funds that it had managed to raise were used to build railways. There was no money to fight at all.


    If you have no money, you will naturally find an ally. No real money is needed, as long as the Vienna government is willing to afford strategic supplies, they are not afraid of anything.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Chris Basham: "His Majesty, the Austrians have made concessions and they agreed to provide us with 150,000 troops for half a year of combat supplies.


    It''s just that in terms of interests, this time we have suffered a lot. The Austrians have a big appetite. They want the Middle East and half of the Asia Minor Peninsula. "


    On the surface, the Vienna government is trying to destroy the Ottoman Empire and resolve this old enemy thoroughly. Naturally, it is necessary to compete for interests.


    Alexander II shook his head: "This is a small problem. Most of the Middle East are deserts. Actually the value is not high. We ca n¡¯t reach them. They want to give them well.


    Three points of the war depended on military affairs and seven points depended on politics. If we could not prevent European countries from interfering, we would not be able to eat the Ottoman Empire.


    As long as we have the Caucasus and half of the Asia Minor Peninsula, we will not suffer. "


    The Middle East in this era left everyone with the impression that although the area is large, the actual value is not high.


    Not knowing what was thrown out, Alexander II naturally did not feel a loss. On the bright side, Austria has a greater responsibility, and it is normal to take the largest share.


    Chris Basham nodded in agreement. The tsarist government has a lot to achieve in this war:


    First, alleviate the domestic food crisis and avoid large-scale agricultural bankruptcies;


    Second, kill the Ottoman Empire and resolve the enemies in the next Russian-Prussian war in advance;


    Third, to restore morale and morale of the army through victory, to get rid of the shadow brought about by the Russian-Prussian war;


    Fourth, expand the power and establish the prestige of the monarch;


    ...


    To achieve the above objectives, preparations are naturally indispensable. The Tsarist government cannot afford to lose, and Alexander II himself cannot afford to lose.


    Large-scale military preparations cannot deceive people. With the actions of the Russians, Prussia, Poland, and the Ottoman Empire also followed, and the smoke was permeated in Europe.


    William I wanted to take fire from the fire, but before the war began, no one could guarantee that the Russians would be stunned and turned their heads at them.


    Prussia''s home is not very solid, and once it fails, it will be gone. The Berlin government can''t afford to gamble and can only follow the preparations.


    On the contrary, Austria, one of the protagonists, did not have much movement. This was not Franz''s pride, mainly because he was simply not ready to kill the Ottoman Empire at one go.


    The Russians are willing to fight hard, and Franz will not object, anyway, the Vienna government provides so much strategic material. Ottomans can never face hundreds of thousands of Russian troops, can''t they hold up for half a year?


    It is not that Franz despise the Ottoman Empire for the main battle. The Sudanese government in this era is really not good enough.


    In recent years, in order to consolidate the regime, there has been no peace in the Ottoman Empire. The struggle for power within the government continued, and the reformers brutalized the conservatives in the government by **** violence.


    This is not enough. The strength of conservatives scattered among the people is still strong. These forces usually put on the cloak of religion and make things more complicated.


    The reformist reforms did play a positive role, but they did not resolve internal ethnic conflicts. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, and Slavs within the Ottoman Empire wanted independence.


    Of course, there is a push from outside forces to spread nationalism. It is more caused by internal inequality within the country. The main problem is religion.


    An enemy with holes all over his body, Franz was naturally not worried. Anyway, he has decided to slowly eat away from the Middle East, and he will fight a long war of attrition, or a practical training.


    Stable and steady, even if the British and French transfused blood to the Ottoman Empire, it will have no effect, unless they are willing to explode, otherwise it must be the Sudanese government.


    It was already over half in 1873, and it was no longer possible to launch a war within the year. Although Alexander II improved the efficiency of the Tsarist government, they were still unable to organize an expedition of more than 100,000 troops within a few months.


    Alexander II wanted to win this war, so the grey animals must also be trained well, it takes time.


    As time dragged on, Franz naturally had no problem. Strategic layout also takes time. It is definitely not a simple matter to induce all parties to make the decision he wants.


    If something goes wrong in the middle, he will also be responsible for the aftermath, not let these problems affect the overall situation.


    To ensure foolproofness, Franz is now very concerned about Napoleon III''s body. Although the news was that Napoleon III fell ill in January this year, his body is no longer working.


    Since June, Napoleon III has never appeared in any public places, and many events were attended by Crown Prince Eugene.


    If Xiongxiong is not dead, it is worth vigilant. It would be even more certain if the dead dog of Napoleon III was dragged in.


    The crown prince Euren was young. If Taiping years were harmless, slowly accumulating prestige and controlling the rights step by step, it would be a pity that they would catch up with this world of contention.


    In recent years, France has begun to hide its strengths, that is, Napoleon III wanted to leave his son a relaxed international environment as much as possible, so that as soon as he died, the enemy would come to his door.


    Among the inducement plans, the Vienna government also wants a top-secret plan for French people. The success rate of this plan is very low, and it is necessary for the French to cooperate actively in order to succeed.


    Simply put, it is to let the French send troops to occupy Belgium, the Rhineland, or the German Federal Empire. Any one of them can be used, and it is better to have the soldiers lead the troops themselves.


    It is too difficult to defeat the French in France. If the French main force was caught out, this odds would greatly increase.


    The successful annexation of Italy has already caused many French to drift away. If it was not forced by Napoleon III, they would have been unable to annex the territory west of the Rhineland.


    Franz is very clear that the annexation of Italy by the French has exceeded the bottom line of European countries. Without the formation of an anti-French alliance, there is no one to lead, and the Russian-Prussian opposition cannot join hands.


    If the French continue to expand, the European countries will be unable to think of a shot. Do not look at the limited power of these small nations, but they are more important than crushing the last straw of the camel.


    Franz wasn''t worried at all about whether France would be killed or not. If you have too much debt, you will find that France and Austria have a lot of confused accounts.


    Moreover, the two countries do not border each other, and the French dare to fight all the way?


    The conflict between France and Germany in the original space-time was not in war, mainly Alsace and Lorraine. On this issue, neither side could make concessions.


    Alsace and Lorraine are the old land of Shenra, part of the German region, and the Germans must not let it. France ¡¯s nationalism was bursting, and John Niu was simmering. The Paris government was also afraid to compromise.


    This problem can''t bother Austria, and it''s a big deal for the German Federal Empire, just a few colonies in Austria.


    If the French sent troops for revenge, then the German Federation would cry and shout to join Shen Luo, and no one could stop it.


    The premise is that Napoleon III hung up first, the little emperor could not suppress the domestic main faction, or the French would not take the lead in the house, and Franz would not dare to come.


    This is related to the issue of strength. If the Austrian army can play a very strong combat force, then the battlefield in France will only have five or six points.


    It is not because the combat effectiveness of the army has decreased, but mainly because of logistical problems. Originally, the Kingdom of Prussia won the bet. It was completely God''s blessing. Napoleon III personally brought his soldiers to the door.


    The emperor was captured, a revolution broke out in France, and he killed the government himself, and there was no way to talk about resistance.


    Otherwise, as long as the war dragged on for months, the French mobilized, and the results would be quite different.


    Intelligence chief Tyron: "Her Majesty, something happened in Greece. Last night, a revolution broke out in Athens. The rebels defeated the government forces and captured Prince Ludwig, who had not had time to succeed."


    Prince Ludwig was Ludwig III, the Bavarian king of time and space. Now that Ludwig II hadn''t had time to fall ill, neither his father, Prince Lutebod, had time to regent.


    In the order of succession of the Lombard royal family, Prince Ludwig was already five, and the possibility of inheriting the throne was almost zero.


    In theory, even the Greek throne did not have his part, but the few guys in front of him refused to come and it was his turn.


    All this bad luck was encountered, and Franz could only attribute it to Ludwig''s bad luck. He was sent to Greece to be king, and this move was considered right.


    Yuan Shikong is also the first abdicator in World War. This time it was even worse, before becoming king, he became a prisoner.


    "Telephone notifications to the General Staff to prepare them for armed interference in Greece, while bringing the Cabinet Minister on duty to the meeting."


    In Franz''s view, this is a trivial matter, and does not require all Cabinet ministers to come together to discuss it. Franz was not worried at all about Ludwig''s safety.


    Now Ludwig is only one of the heirs to the Greek throne, and more importantly the prince of the Kingdom of Lombard, the new Holy Roman Empire. If the Greeks dare to scratch him, the excuse for war will come.


    Austria did not annex Greece, it was paying attention to eating. On the European continent, annexing a sovereign state for no reason will have very serious consequences.


    If the Greeks take the initiative, things will be different. Even if it''s not easy to swallow them, it''s easy to beat them.


    Many people want this simple truth. So now it is the rebels who are most nervous about Prince Ludwig''s security.


    In case this guy dies unfortunately, they will follow. Even for the sake of face, Austria must send troops to revenge Ludwig.


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 Chapter 539： Suspects everywhere

    Franz''s prediction was correct, and the Greeks did not know what to do when they caught Ludwig the quasi-king.


    There were also divisions within the insurgent army, and some advocated the establishment of a republic in an attempt to break away from Austria''s control of Greece.


    Others advocated Ludwig''s succession. Reason: Prince Ludwig was the legal heir to the throne.


    Before the Austrians had time to intervene, the Republicans and royalists were about to work. The Republicans were mostly capitalists, and there were a bunch of middle and second-year boys.


    As for the large number of farmers and workers, they are all spectators. This coup has nothing to do with them, and they do not need to show their positions.


    Before the coup, they were able to cooperate, in order to expel the Bavarian cabinet of Otto I and seize the supreme power of the government.


    Now that the goal has been achieved, the two factions are on the bar for power. The aristocracy who currently holds most of the army has the upper hand, and maybe Ludwig may not need Austria to send to the throne.


    Looking at the information in his hands, Franz didn''t know what to evaluate. Saying that the revolution is here, why does it end before it has begun?


    With a little extrapolation, Franz knew someone was doing something. Greece itself is a small projectile country. Greece now is less than half of later Greece.


    Territory is small, resources are scarce, and the population is at most one million. In this case, how does the capitalist grow and grow?


    Not having enough strength and a good location is not a good thing. Since independence, Greece has been deeply influenced by the powers.


    The heavy debt has left the Greek government in a state of living beyond its means for a long time and had to step up its looting of the people.


    Greece''s domestic market has long been reduced to a dumping ground for major commodities. National capital has been lingering on the edge of life and death. Perhaps all of them add up. There is no big capitalist.


    The economic power of the Greek aristocracy is not rampant, at least there is an army in their hands. Now the capitalists have also formed an army. Although they are still in a disadvantage, this also exceeds their strength.


    Franz doesn''t think that capitalists can destroy their homeland. Even if there are individuals with high morals, it is impossible for the whole group to do so.


    Politics is complex, and what you see is not necessarily true. Austria can make smoke bombs to fool people, and other countries are doing the same.


    Sudden Greek turmoil, who actually wrote it, Franz couldn''t make an accurate judgment without precise information.


    Waves have not settled and waves have risen again.


    Before the Greek problem is resolved, Bulgaria is in chaos again. On September 11, 1873, the Bulgarian Revolutionary Union launched an anti-Russian uprising in Sofia.


    ...


    Bulgaria, this is a tragedy country. After finally driving away the Ottoman Empire, there was another Russian Empire.


    Thanks to the efforts of the tsarist bureaucrats, the pro-Russian factions of that year have basically become anti-Russian factions.


    Looking at the independence of Poland and Central Asia, Bulgarians said that it must be impossible to stay indifferent. However, the Russians attached great importance to Constantinople, and the presence of heavy soldiers here dispelled many people''s idea of ??independence.


    In any case, the Russians ruled better than the Ottoman Empire, and the exploitation was not so harsh, and the two sides were almost the same in terms of culture and religion.


    If the Tsarist government is interested in promoting ethnic integration, it will be a generational thing. It is possible that the St. Petersburg government did not have such a mindset, otherwise there would not be so many ethnic groups in the Russian Empire.


    No one has a good life, and a flower has no hundred days.


    After all, the imperial Russian empire has fallen. The idea of ??national independence has taken root in Bulgaria since the Russians failed in the Russian-Prussian War.


    The agricultural crisis is another catalyst. Bulgaria''s industry has just begun, and its economy is all supported by agriculture. Due to the plunge in international food prices, farmers in Bulgaria suffered heavy losses last year.


    Seeing that the autumn harvest is approaching, but no one cares about the grain, which has aggravated the panic of the people.


    There is already a small news out saying: In order to protect domestic food exports, the Tsarist government banned harvesting in Bulgaria.


    There are quite a few people who are willing to believe in such apparently false news. The ordinary people don''t have that much knowledge, they just see that no one came to collect food this year.


    Not only Bulgaria, but food capitalists across the continent have slowed down. It is another good harvest year, and no one knows how much food prices will fall. What if the purchase is lost in advance?


    You know that last year''s price was volatile and many people lost a lot of money. Before the grain is purchased, the losses can be passed on to the farmers. If they buy it, they can only carry it on their own.


    In order to protect their own interests, capitalists choose to wait and see the wind first. After the market has stabilized, collect food from the people.


    Anyway, there is still a lot of inventory, and it can''t be digested for a while. Don''t worry about the food being stolen by others.


    The Russians haven''t done nothing these years. With the removal of the imprisonment overhead, Bulgaria''s education has flourished.


    The new intellectuals were the first to be affected by nationalism. They soon forgot the Russians'' merits of driving away the Ottomans, and now they only remember Russian slavery.


    Of course, the Tsarist government certainly will not recognize slavery to Bulgaria, because Alexander II''s reforms were treated equally, and many Bulgarian farmers were the beneficiaries. It was just that this dividend had not had time to feel, and the agricultural crisis broke out first.


    In July 1869, the Bulgarian Revolutionary Union was secretly established in Greece. In order to drive away the Russians, almost all Bulgarian revolutionary groups joined the alliance.


    Many people don''t think that the real reason for the emergence of the alliance is actually: Russian land reform.


    The Revolutionary Party fears that the Tsarist government bought over the peasants, and the revolutionary cause will die. Therefore, the tsarist government''s reforms in Bulgaria met with resistance from conservatives and revolutionaries.


    In the process, the two sides have merged and the revolutionary forces have begun to grow.


    ...


    After reading the basics of Bulgaria, Franz was lost in thought. This uprising was a coincidence, and it was just decided to join forces with the Russians. Greece and Bulgaria had revolutions at about the same time.


    To say that there is no connection behind this is a coincidence, and Franz didn''t believe it. He would rather believe that this was premeditated. Some people want to target Russia or Austria, or delay time.


    The Greek revolution was easy to solve, even if it was solved by force, it was nothing more than a division or two. It was only a small problem for Austria.


    The only trouble is international pressure, and Austria cannot send troops to interfere in Greek internal affairs for no reason, which is related to the international image.


    When Xunzi wants to set up a torii, this is not a joke, but it is obviously needed. Any country is packing itself, it is nothing more than how much resources are invested.


    In the case of insufficient benefits, everyone is still willing to maintain a good international image. Even Britain and France are no exception. They have to find an excuse for overseas expansion.


    This little problem can''t help Franz, and it is also possible to change agents. For example, the current Greek royalists are a good partner.


    As long as they support Ludwig''s succession and guarantee Austrian interests, it is also good for them to run Greece.


    Bulgaria is in trouble. The Bulgarian guerrillas showed good combat effectiveness during the Near East War. Although this unit is old, it is still alive, and the charge may not be physically enough to pass the experience. It is not a problem to impart experience and direct operations.


    Franz was very skeptical that the Russians could put an end to the rebellion. Not to worry that the Russians have no strength, mainly because the Tsarist government has no money.


    "Is the black hand locked behind the scenes?"


    Intelligence chief Tyron: "The preliminary judgment is that the Ottoman Empire. Whether it is a Greek coup or a Bulgarian uprising, the weapons were sponsored by Ottoman merchants."


    Franz was not surprised that the Ottomans were fighting back. It ¡¯s all about to come to the door, can we not let people fight back?


    Who knows the truth? The Ottoman Empire still has some Greeks and Bulgarians. These "Ottoman merchants" are all patriotic merchants from Greece and Bulgaria.


    Even if the news is leaked, only the Sudanese government does not recognize it or insists that these people are not Ottomans, and it is difficult for Austria to make use of it.


    Nationality is too easy to handle in this era. Which international businessman has few nationalities? Everyone needs which one to use. Without the Internet, it is difficult to find out even if multiple nationalities are not recognized.


    Since things are going to be done, it is natural to pack up the tail and the tail. Maybe they should investigate further. These people also have Austrian nationality.


    Behind the scenes, Franz was suspicious of anyone. On the surface, the Ottoman Empire has the most suspicions, the Russians have the least suspicions, and the three countries in Britain, France, and Austria have similar suspicions.


    Hesitating, Franz said, "Forget it, just keep staring. If the black hands continue to act behind the scenes, they will show up sooner or later; if they stop, the result is not too bad."


    There is no way, the Greeks and Bulgarians are confused, and they do not know who the supporters are behind the scenes.


    How can this be traced? Do not think that these actions must have been planned by the government. Bureaucrats, capitalists, and nobles may also be real murders.


    Motivationally, there are too many suspicions.


    For example: In order to fight for time, the Sudanese government provoked incidents and distracted Russia and Austria;


    Or maybe Britain and France want to help the Ottoman Empire;


    It is also possible that Austria did it, the purpose is to crack down on the Russians and take advantage in the distribution of benefits. This can be crossed out and Franz can prove that he did not do it.


    In terms of interests, of course, domestic arms dealers, agricultural capitalists, and big nobles are suspect.


    A batch of arms is very difficult for people without channels, but for people with connections, it is also a matter of tens of thousands of shields.


    Regardless of the high price of arms in the international market, in fact ordinary guns and ammunition are really worthless. Second-hand rifles only need one or three Aegis to buy one, and wholesale can be cheaper.


    In the current chaos, arms dealers, agricultural capitalists, and big nobles who produce food are all beneficiaries. Apart from that, this year''s food prices are probably stable.


    This is not to say how much food was consumed by the war, nor is it that Bulgaria and Greece are important food exporters, mainly to give market confidence.


    The main reason for the collapse of international food prices is the loss of confidence in the market. Otherwise, the capitalists will still palletize and maintain the stability of food prices through artificial speculation.


    What about excess capacity, as long as the trading market is under control, it can also send signals to the outside world that demand exceeds supply.


    As long as there is a reasonable excuse to convince everyone that there will be a shortage of food in the market this year, enough speculators will be able to come in and artificially raise food prices.


    Not to mention, just look at the news in the newspaper. From the call of the Vienna government to reduce production, the media sang praises as if the agricultural crisis had passed.


    European newspapers are almost all about food production reduction news. The so-called experts and scholars are exaggerating the role of the "land fallow law", and some people have vocally announced that in 1873 Europe ¡¯s grain production capacity will fall by 20%.


    These are all tricks played by interest groups. No one knows how many people can flicker. Anyway, I ca n¡¯t dig smart people, I really ca n¡¯t go deep into the countryside, and I understand.


    Market surveys do not know that speculators who do it will be killed sooner or later. There is no essential difference between dying early and dying late.


    After the news of the Greek coup and the outbreak of the Bulgarian revolution, on September 13, 1873, the price of food on the London futures market rose by 5 percentage points that day.


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 Chapter 540： Feudal residues are powerful

    Changes in the grain futures market directly affected the price of grain, and capitalists invariably increased prices.


    This price increase is limited to the transaction price, and the grain purchase price has not changed much. It affects the upstream market from the downstream market, which requires time to ferment.


    Increasing the price of grain trade is essentially to get rich. Since last year, the long-term depressed food prices have seriously affected everyone''s interests.


    The improved food prices have no substantial meaning, and the problem of excess food production capacity has not been fundamentally resolved. Nothing more than capitalists want to take the opportunity to make a fortune and make up for losses in the agricultural crisis.


    Franz is not optimistic. If it is the food capitalists who are in charge of the operation, then for their own interests, it is in their best interest to super high and stabilize the food price.


    Unfortunately, the three major food futures markets in Europe, with the exception of Austrian food capitalists, are relatively strong and have a right to speak. Both Britain and France are dominated by financial capital.


    Even the Austrian food capitalists have no trading power, and even with the relevant capital of the agricultural product processing industry, they have barely the strength.


    Not to mention Britain and France, unless the entire real economy capital is tied together, otherwise the futures market will always be the site of financial capital.


    Short-term, quick, and always the best pursuit of capital. It is not the purpose of financial capital to settle down to do business, which means that the food market may collapse at any time.


    Now everyone is still working together to make high food prices, and when they have risen almost, attracting enough speculators to enter the market, it is time for the end.


    ...


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz summoned the Minister of Agriculture Halls.


    "Food prices are recovering, but the problem of overcapacity remains unresolved, and the Ministry of Agriculture''s next job is to reduce production.


    Don''t worry about running out of food, even if something unexpected happens, we still have enough strategic reserves for emergency response. "


    The government cannot interfere in the market at will, and the international capital betting game, such as the futures market, cannot be intervened by the Austrian government. Unless the British, French and Austrian governments intervene in the market at the same time, it will only have side effects and cause greater losses.


    Affected by the agricultural crisis, Austria also experienced slow-moving grain. The government implemented a minimum protection price policy and quickly purchased a large number of grains.


    The Vienna government itself is a large food consumer and has no worries about too much food storage. Government agencies, schools, and the military add up to millions of people who want to eat.


    Affected by Franz, the government has long been accustomed to storing food. In addition to satisfying self-use, it is usually eaten when food prices are low and thrown out when food prices are high.


    Of course, this is only a normal period. After the agricultural crisis broke out in full, the Vienna government did not dare to open up acquisitions. If you continue to play that way, you will really go bankrupt.


    Minister of Agriculture Halls: "Your Majesty, we are planning an agricultural summit to invite European capitalists and farmers in the agricultural field to join us. We will join forces to stabilize food prices."


    Franz froze, and then came over. This is the normal operation. As the world''s largest agricultural exporter, how can it respond passively to an agricultural crisis?


    It should be known that before the agricultural crisis broke out, the pricing power of international agricultural trade had always been in the hands of Austria.


    The Russians broke the rules and played with the British to sell bundled loans, breaking the monopoly on Austria''s pricing power, which led to a flood of food prices.


    After this wave, capitalists naturally realized the terrible consequences of this kind of irregular competition. At this time, it is almost inevitable to hold a group again.


    The Ministry of Agriculture is tinkering with this plan, and I am afraid it cannot do without the influence of capital. Either aristocrats engaged in agricultural production or capitalists in related fields may be behind the scenes.


    Knowing to know, Franz did not mean to go to the bottom, this kind of thing is inevitable. There are many ways in which capital influences government decision-making. In many cases, the parties have been rhythmic before they can react.


    "It sounds very good, but just how can it be implemented? Even if no more results can be achieved at the Agricultural Summit, how much can it play without being binding?


    If this problem cannot be solved, it is better to find a way to push tariffs on the plateau grain trade and increase the cost of competitors.


    Get in touch with the big farmers, I believe they will have the same interest, encourage them to mobilize the vast number of farmers, and put pressure on the government together. "


    This idea is very gloomy and very disadvantageous for the industrially backward countries. Perhaps in the end, it may evolve into a tariff on all agricultural products.


    However, Franz was not worried at all, and it was nothing more than a lower-margin primary processing company. In the short term, it will have some impact on Austria, but in the long term, it will help further promote industrial upgrading.


    You ca n¡¯t count on grinding your noodles forever? This kind of enterprise without much technical content will be squeezed unprofitably sooner or later.


    If we do not develop new products with higher added value, this kind of processing enterprise with low technical content and standing on the ground and not willing to move forward will not survive in this cruel world.


    These are all just plain. If there is no other gain, this is the tactic of killing the enemy one thousand and causing eight hundred. How can Franz use it?


    The biggest impact on raising food prices is industry. Enterprises with rising prices will have to pay more, otherwise workers will not be able to survive.


    This is the fundamental purpose of Franz. Perhaps in the short term, this effect will not be obvious, but as time goes on, the more and more tariffs on agricultural products are imported, the aftermath will come out.


    High labor costs will cause labor-intensive companies to become unprofitable. For higher benefits, capitalists are bound to invest funds into higher-yielding financial sectors.


    The first person who could not hold back in time and space was the French. After the Franco-Prussian war, without the government''s suppression of capital, France began to run wildly along the non-return road of the usury empire.


    The British followed suit, followed by self-defeating martial arts. Otherwise, during World War II, the Luftwaffe would not be able to loot over the British Isles, let alone block sea transportation by submarines.


    Looking at the incomprehensible Minister of Agriculture, Franz did not explain. This obscure means can not be explained in a few words at all. If it leaks out, it will arouse the vigilance of all countries, but it will not be beautiful.


    After things happen, it doesn''t matter if they are exposed. The government can lower the tariffs, and first see whether the domestic farmers agree.


    Even if it is enforced, can it still be expected that the capitalists who have tasted the sweetness in the financial field will not turn back?


    Not to mention the sweetness, let alone consider it. Unlike the real economy, it is not uncommon for play finance to lose money in the end.


    Earning is a huge profit, and the real money is also lost. Wealth is a number. Billionaires today, see you on the rooftop tomorrow. This kind of thing happens in several financial centers in London, Paris, and Vienna every time.


    Under the black hand to return to the black hand, it is necessary to reduce production. Opening the window and looking at the sky, Franz added: "These are all done in secret, don''t make everyone known.


    The focus of the work of the Ministry of Agriculture is still to find ways to reduce grain production capacity and promote the cultivation of cash crops. The government can encourage companies and farmers to sign planting contracts to reassure them.


    I think in some areas, the agricultural cooperatives that the aristocrats have tampered with are also a good way. Everyone joined up to grow the scale, and the negotiations with the enterprises are more confident.


    The government can promote the establishment of similar semi-official institutions or purely civil institutions. It is up to the people to decide whether to participate, and the governing body allows them to elect themselves. "


    Agricultural cooperatives are not new. In many parts of Europe, there are such mutually beneficial organizations.


    What really developed in Austria was after the abolition of serfdom and the agrarian revolution. The original purpose was not to help each other, mainly because the nobles wanted to maintain local influence and came forward to establish such an organization.


    Even now, no one can join. Feudal dross can be seen everywhere. It was either the family members or the original serfs who joined these organizations and refused to accept other members.


    Especially after the start of the Austrian colonial era, after seeing aristocrats using this model to pull out a private army in the shortest possible time, almost all the feudal nobles realized the role of "agricultural cooperatives" and acted.


    Facts have also proved that this kind of private army is more reliable than mercenaries recruited outside.


    The African continent is not very good, especially after the riches, betrayal and betrayal are being performed almost every day, and the killing of employers by mercenaries is also widely spread among the people.


    Maybe it''s because of loyalty, maybe it''s a monk who can''t run the temple. Franz hadn''t heard of any aristocracy, but was attacked by his own private army.


    Loyalty is not for nothing, and it takes a price to make people die. Buying people''s hearts in ordinary times is essential.


    For example, during the grain purchase season, the aristocracy, as the leader of agricultural cooperatives, will come forward to negotiate with businessmen, or directly organize people to transport food for sale, avoiding being pressed down by businessmen.


    Another example is: promoting agricultural farming technology, coordinating civil conflicts, and occasionally lending money for emergency.


    In this respect, the old big nobles have done better. They have been full and washed ashore for a long time. They will not easily make fun of their own reputation.


    ...


    Fortunately, this is the European continent, otherwise these guys would have lost their heads long ago.


    Franz thought about whether to kick out these feudal remnants. Later, considering that he was also a feudal remnant, he silently chose not to see it.


    Buy people''s hearts, buy people''s hearts. Anyway, they were just moving on their original site, and they didn''t stretch their claws, nor did they want to rebel, and Franz was too lazy to care.


    These people looked at the place, and they could also protect the people, at least the robbers, bandits, revolutionaries and the like were all exchanged for military service.


    That''s right, catching the Revolutionary Party in Austria is also a military feat. Franz is spared no effort to deal with these rebellious existences.


    Hiding and sheltering the Revolutionary Party, then I''m sorry, no matter who it is, don''t think about it, it is nothing more than how to die.


    The lesson from the past is still there, the unfortunate aristocracy in exile in the Arctic Ocean has the most say. Of course, if technology develops hundreds of years later and people can be frozen, they may still have a chance to sue Franz''s atrocities.


    Except for organized, naturally it is not organized. Since these organizations have a positive role, Franz naturally does not mind promotion.


    To adjust the agricultural structure, it is too difficult to convince the majority of farmers. Government enforcement. It only makes things worse.


    Do n¡¯t let farmers grow food, you have to tell what to plant? Franz couldn''t believe this bureaucracy.


    Bureaucrats can make a decision by patting their heads on the back, and then pat on the back to leave. No one knows whether the cash crops planted at that time can be sold.


    This consequence is more serious than excess grain production. Even if the grain cannot be sold, you can keep it for yourself, at least to ensure that farmers will not be hungry.


    If cash crops can''t be sold, they can only be rotten. One year''s harvest can bite the teeth to support it. If it is the case for several years in a row, the horrible consequence of this is to shudder when thinking of Franz.


    Hols is not opposed to the establishment of agricultural cooperatives, and there have been many successful cases, which are indeed conducive to the development of agricultural production, as long as the successful experience can be replicated.


    After a little thought, Secretary of Agriculture Hols replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."


    ...


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 Chapter 541： Im right

    On November 14, 1873, the Southwest African Railway was completed. This great artery opened from Guinea to the west and Pretoria to the south, and Austria''s rule in South Africa was completely consolidated.


    From exploration to completion, this strategic railway has taken more than ten years of work, making it the Austrian railway that has taken the longest time, the most difficult construction, and the highest investment.


    Of course, only the main road is completed, and the branch lines along the way will not be completed for another 20 years. The main reason is not that the construction is difficult or that the labor force is insufficient, but that the colonial government has no money.


    The development of the African continent is relatively lagging behind, with limited government tax revenues and inability to support railway construction. The construction of arterial roads is a strategic need and funds allocated by the central government.


    The total length of this railway is 7,476 kilometers, and the total cost is 74.286 million Aegis. On average, the construction cost per kilometer is nearly 10,000 Aegis, which is far more than the local cost.


    This is based on the premise that free labor is available. In order to build this railway, the colonial government recruited millions of workers, and maintained a huge construction team of more than 200,000 people year round.


    After the construction of the main road is completed, the subsequent branch railways can only come slowly. The railways with high economic value and strategic value are given priority to be built, and the railways with low value should be put in place.


    This Southwestern Africa Railway has created many records, such as: the largest investment, the largest use of labor, the longest distance, the most development and application of new technologies ...


    If you convert labor into money, you can add one more: the longest cost long-distance railway.


    It may be easy to build such a railway in the 21st century, but in this era, it is a well-deserved world record and an embodiment of Austria''s comprehensive national strength.


    Despite the significance of the Southwestern Africa Railway, Franz still did not go to the opening ceremony. There was no way for seasickness. In case of bad luck and died halfway, it would be a tragedy for funeral.


    In order to show their appreciation, both Crown Prince Frederick and Prime Minister Felix went to the opening ceremony in person. Frankly, Franz is against it.


    Prime Minister Felix is ??73 years old. Although his health is good, medical technology is limited in this era. If there is a cold or cold on the way, he will just hang up.


    No way, the old guy had the stubbornness of the Germans. He had to go to the African continent for a field trip in person, and Franz couldn''t stop it.


    This has something to do with the "African Localization Strategy" proposed by Franz. Many people in the Vienna government are skeptical. In recent years, the government has sent people to field inspections in order to reassure them.


    No matter how good the information is, take a look at it truthfully. In a responsible manner, Prime Minister Felix has always wanted to go to the field to visit in person, but things have been delayed.


    Frederick can only be regarded as an accident. He was originally unable to pass. After all, he was only 17 years old. He went only to play soy sauce and could not make a decision on behalf of the emperor.


    It just happened that the Grand Dukes of the Habsburgs were very busy. Both younger brothers were not in the country, and the railway could not be opened to traffic.


    The only leisurer was Massimilino, but after thinking about it, Franz felt that sending his son was more reliable than him in the past.


    Besides, Massimilino is now also the emperor of Mexico, and no longer the Grand Duke of Austria. It is also rude to do so.


    Just be small. Prime Minister Felix is ??there anyway. In case of a major emergency, he can decide for him.


    In fact, after years of teaching by Franz, Frederick''s ability was not bad, but he lacked experience.


    Franz''s body is okay. He has time to train the next generation, so naturally he won''t rush to pull out seedlings to help.


    That''s how he came by himself, as a traverser felt a little struggling. Without the help of an old minister, Franz wouldn''t have been in power so easily.


    There has been no phase change for so many years. In addition to the continuity of politics, the feelings established during the crisis are also an important factor.


    The heroes of that year, even if they were incompetent, were exalted by Franz. In addition to affection, there is actually too much helplessness.


    The emperor also needs to buy people''s hearts. It''s true that the bird is hiding everything, but it is often necessary to show it and show its glory to the latecomers.


    Franz can proudly say that the "cooking of rabbits and dogs" has never been done, and he has to keep a dog to watch the house. There is no such thing as Ma Fang Nanshan in this contentious world.


    ...


    Paris, compared to Franz''s calm and calm, Napoleon III is a hero late. Although there was no failure of the Franco-Prussian War, he did not end up in depression, but he could not lie to him physically.


    The indulgences of the young age, the sequelae left behind, are now manifested. If it wasn''t for luck, with the emperor Ouren, fortunately he struggled all his life and would have to make wedding dresses for others.


    The illegitimate child in Europe cannot inherit the throne. Napoleon III lived unchecked in his youth. In his forties, various diseases began to appear, including kidney disease, bladder stones, chronic bladder disease, prostatitis, arthritis, gout and obesity.


    In front of the disease, there is no distinction between high and low. I was so heroic that Napoleon III was still overthrown by the disease. Now he is trying to instill his experience in his son.


    This is not a brain drama. Let your son grow up happily. As the heir of the French Empire, Louis XVI is a ready-made example if he has no clue.


    In this respect, Napoleon III is proud. He can fight back from the exiled royal children all the way, and his life is a legend.


    There is one behind the original time and space, and it is almost a little bit to complete this great cause again. However, under the intervention of external forces, at the last moment, he chose to retreat, without forcibly restoring.


    Napoleon III put down the newspaper in his hand and asked, "What do you think of the storm in the Balkans?"


    With a little thought, Crown Prince Eugene: "It is too coincidental that the Greek coup and the Bulgarian uprising happened almost simultaneously.


    According to the information we gathered, just days before the incident, the Austrian police killed an independent Balkan organization in the Macedonian region.


    Seen separately, there is no connection between these things, and it is very problematic to see them together. Preliminary judgment, there should be someone behind it.


    It''s just that the people behind the scenes miscalculated and overestimated the Balkan independents and failed to set off a rebellion in Austria. "


    Napoleon III nodded his head and shook his head again: "Analysis is good, so who do you think does this work? Or who is most suspicious, and what is the ultimate goal?"


    Without any hesitation, the Crown Prince Eugen made the judgment: "I guess it is the Ottoman Empire. Affected by the agricultural crisis, Russia and Austria have suffered heavy losses, and they need to transfer the crisis to the outside world.


    The Ottoman Empire happened to be their common enemy. The hatred between the two sides lasted for hundreds of years. Now Ottoman has fallen and become the flesh of the two countries.


    Some time ago, there was also news that the two countries would join forces to avenge the Ottoman Empire. There was not much movement in Austria, but the Russians were already preparing for war.


    The accuracy of this news is as high as 80%. The Sudanese government felt the crisis and took early action to trouble them and gain time for themselves.


    However, there was something wrong. The Bulgarians and the Ottoman Empire have a deep hatred. Even if they want independence, they will find us or the British to support them. "


    Napoleon III smiled slightly: "Yes, the Ottoman Empire appears to be the most suspect. In fact, the most unlikely is the Sudanese government.


    If they have this strength, they will not fall into this field. Simultaneously manipulating the Greek coup, the Bulgarian uprising, and the Balkan independents without revealing anything, this is not so easy.


    Without long-term preparation, it would simply not be possible. There are not many countries in the world that can do this. We count one, but certainly not ours.


    There is also Britain and Austria, they are experts. The child remembered that if this kind of riots and revolutions could not be detected in the future, more than 90% were done by Britain and Austria, and it would be right to stare at London and Vienna. "


    When speaking, Napoleon III also showed a deep dread. If possible, he also wanted to kill the two biggest enemies and leave a solid empire.


    It is a pity that neither of these enemies slipped and they did not give Napoleon III a shot at all. For twenty years as an emperor, France was rejected by European countries for more than half of the time.


    The leaders are Britain and Austria. Napoleon III was sure that as long as he was not careful, the anti-French war would start.


    Fighting alone, France is not afraid of any enemies, but the enemies have to fight! This made Napoleon III cautious, for fear of another anti-French war.


    As a keen military emperor, it was a pity that he could not live a war in his life.


    Euren asked in wonder: "Why are there in Austria, this time in the Balkan storm, they are also victims. Does it make sense to do so?"


    "Cough, cough, cough ..."


    Napoleon III coughed for a while, and Eugene slammed his reserve. Then he poured a glass of water and gave it to Napoleon III.


    After taking a sip, he paused for a moment, and Napoleon III: "Think carefully, what did Austria lose and what did it gain?


    In order to deal with Franz in the future, you must have a few more eyes. Especially when it comes to the benefits, the benefits of being delivered to the door should be weighed before deciding on the advantages and disadvantages. If you don''t understand, just don''t. "


    This is a lesson learned personally by Napoleon III. Since the annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia, France has been broken down the road to annex Italy.


    Initially Napoleon III found no problems, but over time, he gradually came to understand.


    Everything in Italy is good, but there are no resources. It looks very fat and is actually not as valuable as the land west of the Rhine.


    A conspiracy brought France into an awkward position. Now many resources in France need to be imported, especially coke for steelmaking. The output of French African colonies cannot meet domestic demand and can only be imported from Britain or Prussia.


    It is hard to say, in everyone''s view, the annexation of Italy is a great victory for France. Now you can''t let go, you just have to bite the bullet and digest.


    Before digesting the Italian region, France needs a strategic contraction. The pace of overseas expansion has slowed down, not to mention the European continent that has affected the whole body.


    Looking at Eugene''s thoughtful appearance, Napoleon III added: "The same is true of the British, and they cannot be taken lightly when dealing with them.


    Don''t look at the fact that Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are allies now. In fact, everyone can''t wait to stab a knife in the back and kill each other.


    Franz is not a man of reputation, and he has never breached the contract for so many years. It is not that he has a good reputation. The main reason is that his interests are not big enough to make him default.


    Not to mention the British, be vigilant with them as allies rather than as enemies. The Near East War is an example. If it were not for the knife behind them, we would not lose. "


    Even now, Napoleon III was still worried about the defeat of the Near East War, and put this account on the British.


    There is no way, who made the French army a move and was sold by the British and Sardinians? Sardin did not say, they had paid the price and became part of France.


    The seemingly failed Englishman became a winner after the war, and the pitted Napoleon III naturally couldn''t swallow this breath.


    ...


    (Remarks: Eugene ¡¯s full name Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Jean Bonaparte, Napoleon III ¡¯s first illegitimate son is also Eugene, not a person)


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 Chapter 542： 涂

    The storm in the Balkans did not affect Franz''s mood. Even the insurgent group was terminated without attracting his attention.


    After being an emperor for so many years, the wind and the waves have been seen a lot. Some people want to rebel. Haven''t they been suppressed before they started?


    Franz is accustomed to this kind of thing. Almost every few years, there will be several people who want to die. Usually they are suppressed by the police, and even if they occasionally raise anti-flags, they will soon be extinguished by local feudal strength.


    Almost all the feudal remnants were wary of the revolution, and the situation in Austria has changed since the gunfire of 1848.


    Anyone can suppress the rebellion. It is just to suppress the rebellion at any time and for any reason. Don''t worry about being held accountable even if you accidentally cause injury.


    All butchers can be promoted to marshals, and state funerals can be held after death. Public opinion in Austria has been reversed.


    This change naturally aroused the enthusiasm of the people below, suppressing the rebellion is a great achievement, and there is no need to worry about being held accountable. Not to mention fear of reprisals. Since it was a feudal emperor, it was naturally an artificial anti-family attack.


    Affected by the environment, Austrian revolutionary groups have shifted to overseas activities, almost cutting off from the domestic.


    The warriors who dare to return to China to do things, don''t know where they went to contribute to the country''s construction. Maybe there will be no record of the death of the Vienna government.


    The government has no records, and the intelligence organizations must have them. As an important emperor, Franz also did not want to see the record in the history books: Strangling the party chaos.


    This is not a joke. For so many years in the emperor''s life, even if the chaotic party killed by Franz did not have a million, it would not be much worse. How else could Austria stabilize?


    There was no explosion in the Balkan Peninsula, which was a gunpowder barrel. Lombardy and Venesia, which had always wanted independence, had no movement. Hungary, which was active and noisy, became the most stable place in the empire.


    Behind the stability, of course, sword lightsaber is indispensable. These dangerous places were cleaned over and over again, the ambitionist and idiot who wanted to rebel were wiped out, and a new ruling class was replaced, and the country was truly stable.


    To some extent, the Great Revolution of 1848 provided Austria with a chance to be reborn. Taking advantage of the suppression of the rebellion, Franz was able to exchange blood for the ruling class.


    The wind and clouds of the Balkans did not affect Austria. Franz could naturally read and read newspapers. Alexander II, who was far away in St. Petersburg, could not sit still.


    The Greek coup, Alexander II did not care, that was Austria''s sphere of influence. But the Bulgarian rebellion, he could not help but watch the lively.


    Geographically speaking, Bulgaria is an optional species far from the heart of the empire. But there was Constantinople next door, which immediately improved Bulgaria''s status.


    The Tsar government has a special feeling for Constantinople. Alexander II has not invested in this city for many years. Today, Constantinople has been reborn from the flames of war.


    With its geographical advantage, Constantinople has once again become the largest and most prosperous city in the Near East, and is also a fiscal and taxation center for the Tsarist government.


    The outbreak of the rebellion in Bulgaria is bound to affect the stability of Constantinople. If it is not quickly extinguished, the flames of war may pass.


    Throwing the battle report in his hands on the table, Alexander II growled: "It''s all a group of rice barrels, and a division''s troops can''t even hit a group of black people, it''s just a shame ..."


    There is no doubt that the situation on the front lines is very pessimistic. A Russian infantry division ran over to suppress the rebellion and was ashamed by the rebels.


    Secretary of the Army Kafukis bowed his head and waited until Alexander II had finished cursing before explaining: "Sir, this Bulgarian rebel is not easy.


    According to the information received from the front line, the enemy is a regular army. Although it is still young, it is still well organized, and there is no confusion in the ordinary rebels.


    There must be some support behind this scene, otherwise their weapons and equipment and officers would not have fallen from the sky. "


    Kafukis did not lie, and the Bulgarian rebels did behave a little like the regular army. It''s just that they don''t rely on outsiders'' support, but they have it.


    There is also Russian credit for this, and a large number of Bulgarian guerrillas were recruited as cannon fodder during the Near East War. The dead unlucky eggs died with the wind, and the survivors became veterans, and many guerrilla tops also transformed into qualified officers.


    After the battle was over, these people naturally returned to their fields. The Tsarist government is poor, and everyone is not well placed. The treatment of these second-class soldiers is even worse. A symbolic bounty is paid to finish the job.


    Except for a few high-level officials, most of the guerrillas did not gain much. Naturally, they did not like the tsarist government.


    The land was divided, and most of the farmland fell into the hands of the Russian aristocracy in Constantinople, and many Bulgarians became serfs again.


    After the reform of Alexander II, land issues were resolved through land reclamation. If no one is doing things, the people''s mind will settle down.


    Unfortunately, nationalist ideology has flooded Bulgaria, and the revolutionaries flickered for a while, which sparked dissatisfaction among the guerrilla veterans, and many people stumbled on the revolution.


    Only a dozen years have passed since the Near East War. Most of these people were in their 30s and 40s, and they were able to fight with guns. With these backbones, and then recruited a group of young and strong, the Bulgarian Rebel Army was shaken out.


    The weapons and equipment were partly left over by the Russian army that year and partly sponsored by the Bulgarian "patriotic businessman".


    The fighting force of the insurgents may not be stronger than the Russians, but their morale must be higher than the Russians. The Russian army who went to the counterinsurgency had bad luck and dared to go to the peak of the morale of the insurgents.


    If you fought a few battles, or dragged on for a while, because of dissatisfaction with the Tsarist government, and the morale that has been raised is almost exhausted, then the rebels are best to deal with.


    Of course, the premise is not to let the rebels win. If they win a few more times and convince them that victory is in sight and that they can establish an independent Bulgaria right away, it will probably be even stronger.


    Alexander II stared at him severely: "I don''t want to listen to these nonsense. No matter what the use is, I must immediately kill the rebels.


    If someone is doing a ghost, you will take out the black hand behind the scenes, instead of complaining to me and grieving here, do you want me to find the black hand behind the scenes myself? "


    The Minister of the Army, Kafukis, looked helpless. It was not his specialty to check the black hands behind the scenes. If you want to ask, you should also ask the intelligence department!


    Well, the Tsarist government does not pay enough attention to intelligence work. It has not made great efforts to build up intelligence organizations, and it has scattered and multi-part-time jobs.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an intelligence-gathering team, the Police Department has an intelligence team, and the Army Department also has an intelligence-gathering team. The division of powers is not clear and is often determined by the will of the chief officer.


    "Your Majesty, the information we received was vague and there were too many countries suspected.


    The businessman who supplied Bulgarians with weapons and equipment came from the Ottoman Empire. The Sudanese government is, of course, very suspicious. But the Bulgarians and the Ottoman Empire are so hostile that the two sides cannot cooperate.


    We inspected the weapon system and all the standard equipment of Austrian weapons. In addition to us, the countries equipped with these weapons are also equipped with Austria, Greece, Montenegro, and the German Federal Empire.


    These small countries can rule out that they cannot plot this conspiracy, and the Austrians'' suspicions are not small. However, we have just joined forces with the Vienna government to attack the Ottoman Empire, and they should not be at this time.


    Later we investigated the sources of these merchants'' funds and found that they were provided by a French bank. However, the French did not need to stir up the incident and did not have enough interests. They did not have any reason to support the Bulgarian Revolutionary Party. "


    After hearing this explanation, Alexander II also felt dizzy. All are suspects, and they can all be overthrown. Who knows who the real black hand is?


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham asked differently: "Why are there no British?"


    Chris Basham can''t help but be surprised. Usually, this kind of thing, shouldn''t all the great powers be taken in? Why are there no British people?


    "It wasn''t without it, it was just a relatively small suspicion. The ship responsible for the transport was British. The ship set off from the port of Karasu in the Ottoman Empire and was delivered directly to the port of Burgas and handed over to the rebels.


    Britain, France and Austria have all been involved, and the businessman who provided weapons and equipment to the Bulgarians has disappeared. Our Army Department is really incapable of making judgments. "


    It was a mess, suspicious everywhere, and smoke bombs everywhere. It''s just that more information was revealed in this weapon aid than in the first aid.


    Alexander II made a decision at the fiercely beaten table, "continuing to investigate secretly, and at the same time announced that the Bulgarian rebellion was planned by the Ottoman Empire.


    The persimmon is looking for a soft pinch. Now the Russian Empire has no previous domineering. When it is time to pretend to be confused, it is necessary to pretend to be confused.


    The best result is to turn the real murderer into the Ottoman Empire. Otherwise, if you find the British, French, or Austrian countries, what do you ask the tsarist government to do?


    Of course, it is also important to investigate secretly to find out who the enemy is, but you can''t open the cover to avoid making the situation impossible.


    Not only are the Russians investigating, the Austrian intelligence organization is not idle. Since the black hand supported the Bulgarian rebels for the second time, many things have been hidden.


    First of all, this large batch of arms could not be left without clues, and it was quickly determined that it was from the Field Arsenal.


    Originally used by the Austrian Army, it was retired more than a month ago, then sold to a Dekras arms dealer, and flowed into Bulgaria through the Ottoman Empire.


    In this era, the export of arms is not so strict, especially for ordinary weapons such as second-hand rifles, which do not require careful review at all.


    However, being able to complete a series of operations in such a short time is obviously using some power. When I checked these things, many things were exposed.


    Looking at the information in his hand, Franz could not help but mourn the Russians. It is okay to find out the true murderer. If it is found out, it is estimated that the tsarist government will not be able to sleep.


    The British led the head and was responsible for transport, the French provided funding, and the Austrian capitalists provided arms.


    Well, it is the British who really contribute. The total price of these batches of arms is less than one hundred thousand aegis, which is not worth mentioning to the financial predators at all.


    This shows that capital has no borders. Franz secretly raised his vigilance and decided to strengthen the surveillance of private capital.


    It seems that in this operation, the Austrian capitalists participated very little. It was nothing more than the promotion of the arms trade. There was only one cannon fodder dealer from the beginning to the end.


    An in-depth investigation reveals that someone is already linked to British and French capital. Although such a thing Franz had expected, he still felt uncomfortable.


    Austrian capital is inadequate. British and French capital has been used in the development process, and a connection between the capital world is inevitable.


    Now, for the benefit, they can quietly cooperate with the British, then in the future they will encounter greater interests and betrayal to Austria. It is estimated that they can do it.


    Of course, things are two-sided. The British can buy Austrian capitalists, and Franz can also buy British capitalists. The loyalty of this group is always the lowest.


    Be vigilant, apart from increasing surveillance of big capitalists, Franz still hasn''t taken any targeted action.


    Anyway, this is still within the rules. Good arms dealers sell weapons to their enemies. They have not provided home delivery services directly to the Bulgarian insurgents, which proves that they can be rescued.


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 Chapter 543： No bottom line operation

    Figuring out the ins and outs of the matter, Franz reassured that it was lively. Deep down, I have felt silence for the Bulgarian Revolutionary Party, and at the wrong time, launched a wrong uprising.


    If the time changes, maybe the tsarist government will compromise. For example, a few years ago during the Russian-Prussian War, when the opportunity was to launch an uprising, and then to mingle with the victors, they had already succeeded independently.


    Unfortunately, at that time, the Russian Empire was too powerful and the people in the country were stable. People did not think that they could overthrow Russian rule.


    After Poland''s independence was successful, it stimulated the development of Russia''s national independence movement. Bulgarian nationalism has only spread in recent years, and the agricultural crisis has amplified conflicts.


    The foundations of a revolution are in place, but it is still not a good time. It is not a wise choice to single out the Russian Empire with a single spot.


    Even after the outbreak of the Near East War, it is better than this time, and there is at least one more ally.


    The British who secretly supported the Bulgarian revolution did not take the risk at all. The capital of France and Austria was only for the benefit, and the purpose of the war was ignited.


    Regardless of whether this excuse is lame, there are still many fools who believe. Watching a group of speculators think that the price of food is going to rise, and frantically joined the ranks of speculatively high food prices, Franz said silently: "Do not live by yourself!"


    If you can''t find the pick-up guys to exit in time, and the speculators who participate in it will count as one, no one wants to escape.


    It took them a lot to lock them in. How could the consortium let them go? When they set foot on the thief ship, these people could only bravely walk down and try hard to preach "the price of grain will rise and the influence of the Balkan situation will increase."


    Recently, there have been good news, such as floods in Argentina and locusts in India ...


    There is a picture and the truth, that is, no one told them that even if the grain crops in these countries are not harvested, it is a matter of European birds.


    In this era, Argentina is not a big food exporter. It does not export food to Europe or import food from Europe. Even if some areas are affected by disasters and other areas rely on good harvests, there will be no shortage of food.


    Not to mention India''s lack of food is useless, can they afford it? With so many local people, it''s okay to starve to death. Don''t expect the British to help.


    In short, disasters anywhere in the world will appear in European newspapers. This will really be "if you don''t go out, you will know what is happening in the world." Everyone suddenly finds that the world is so large and so many countries exist.


    "Food shortages" throughout the world are right, but this will not affect the outbreak of the agricultural crisis. Those who are short of food are poor ghosts. They cannot afford food at all. Any excess of food production on the international market has nothing to do with them.


    Chicken broth is not popular now, and there is not even a living environment. If you think this is a big market that no one pays attention to, you can go into the development with a silly head and no matter how big the safekeeping business is, you can pay for bankruptcy.


    The initial investment does not make money to cultivate the market. Some persist for several years, and some last for more than ten years. Franz has not heard of silly waiting for hundreds of years.


    The capitalists are not stupid, if they could do it already. For example: Africans don''t wear shoes and run to sell chicken soup for shoes.


    No one has studied whether the locals can buy it or not. This year, even if they buy it, it is useless. The colonists are used to robbing.


    Although killing sheep is not as profitable as long-term sheep shearing, but not killing sheep is going to starve to death now, what are the future considerations?


    The 19th century is the darkest and cruelest era. Everyone is struggling for survival. If we survive, we will have a future. If we look too far, we will become martyrs.


    After a series of bombings, many people have come to the conclusion that the world is short of food, and many regions have also rushed to buy food.


    These have little impact on Austria, and although some people worry that food prices will rise, no one thinks Austria will be short of food. If the world ¡¯s top agricultural exporters are all short of food, how else can they survive?


    After stabilizing prices in the domestic grain retail market, Franz pretended not to see the changes in the stock market and futures market.


    If you want to speculate, you have to bear the consequences. These areas are essentially a gamble. It ¡¯s all turned into wool.


    In order to reduce the number of people affected, at the end of 1873, the Austrian Securities Regulatory Agency raised the threshold for capital entry and blocked small transactions with capital below 500 Aegis.


    The capital force is huge. The grain market with overcapacity originally forced them to operate through capital to create a shortage situation.


    This is a good thing for food exporting countries. At least this year''s food has been taken over. It is no longer important when the international food market collapses.


    To a certain extent, the Tsarist government should thank the underworld actors for letting them through this year''s financial crisis. Although the export price of grain was not high, it was sold.


    Future problems Let me say in the future. Besides, isn''t Austria struggling to reduce production? The market may return to normal within a few years.


    Moreover, the war is also a big consumer of food, catching a mammoth in the Ottoman Empire, presumably no need to worry about excess capacity in the next two or three years.


    Without any hesitation, the Russian army, originally intended for the Ottoman battlefield, is now thrown into the Bulgarian battlefield by the Tsarist government.


    After a raging Bulgarian uprising, which persisted for more than two months, it fell into a trough, and the insurgents were forced to abandon the city and continue to fight in the mountains.


    The Russo-Austrian alliance is not over, and Franz did not support the Bulgarian insurgents even though it wanted to expel the Russians from the Balkans.


    Of course, there is no smuggling of arms, and it doesn''t matter to him. Anyway, smuggling arms dealers do not have human rights. If the Russians have the ability to seize it, then they will handle it themselves. The Vienna government will not bother.


    Vienna Palace, Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the special envoy of the Sudanese government is here. They want to negotiate to resolve the dispute between the two countries."


    Talk about not winning, this is the habit of continental Europe. Especially for the great powers, the destruction of the country is simply unrealistic. Otherwise, Napoleon III''s annexation of Italy would not cause a stir.


    Is there anything to talk about between the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire? From the perspective of family hatred, naturally there is no need for negotiation, and both sides can''t wait to kill each other.


    In terms of interests, naturally we have to talk about it before we know it. Franz was not the owner of profit, so he decided decisively: "Don''t talk!"


    Strategically need to create an enemy for Austria, who is suitable besides the Ottoman Empire? The European continent is a mess. Once it rushes in, it will be trapped.


    ¶à How good the Ottoman Empire is, attacking an infamous enemy can stand on the commanding heights of public opinion, without worrying about being pushed back.


    The Ottoman Empire, which is thin and thin, has been completely abused by Austria even if it has completed the modernization reform. This is determined by comprehensive national strength, and there is no possibility to make up for it.


    If Britain and France are willing to give blood to the Ottoman Empire, Franz welcomes it, which means that the two sides can spend more time entangled.


    It is best to make European countries think that Austria has fallen into the mire of war and cannot extricate itself, everyone can rest assured. In order to keep his eyes on Vienna, Franz didn''t dare to play small moves.


    "Send someone to urge the Russians to speed up their preparations for the war, and this war must be launched in March. If this is not the case, just send them soldiers, we can provide everything else."


    Franz will not discount the promised strategic materials. The main reason for bringing the Russians together is to share international pressure, and by the way create opportunities for the Prussians.


    Russia and Austria are not restrained, how can the Berlin government have the courage to start against Poland? Of course, William I was certainly not as extreme as Napoleon III, and Franz guessed that he would most likely inherit the Polish throne first.


    There are precedents for monarchs in Europe, including Sweden and Norway, which are common monarchs. Take control of the Polish government first, and slowly realize the annexation plan, the difficulty will be greatly reduced.


    Franz embezzled the Kingdom of Bavaria with the same plan, and Bavaria now has a name, which is essentially a province of Austria.


    Not only the Kingdom of Bavaria, but also several other states. Whether they accept it or not, they are only equivalent to a highly autonomous region. All interests are linked to Austria, and the Austrian government is the central government of Shinra.


    This was the original time and space, and the Kingdom of Prussia did it. It is only because of religion and legal system that the Berlin government has insufficient control over the South German region, and Bavaria has formed its own system.


    If conditions permit, it is estimated that Napoleon III will not directly annex Italy, but will adopt the monarchy system. Unfortunately, this set does not change in Italy.


    Who knows what the Italian emperor is? How can a throne created because of practical needs not be recognized?


    There is no legal basis, and the monarchy system must not play. Napoleon III was **** his head, and it was easy to understand.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The Russians have little problem. Even if they are not ready, the Tsarist government can declare war first.


    Just to provoke the war still needed a reason. The Russians proposed to use the Ottoman Empire to support the Bulgarian rebellion, or to expel the heathen and raise the banner of jihad. "


    As soon as the "jihad" thing came out, Franz was bad for himself. Obviously it is just a secular war, why is it necessary to draw the banner of religion?


    Although it can boost morale, it is not easy to control the rhythm! If the morale of the frontline army is bursting, how will the Ottoman Empire be killed in one breath?


    The French cannot be counted on to reorganize the "Blasphemy Alliance" with the Ottoman Empire in order to save the Ottomans in Japan.


    "No, religious wars must not be fought. Whatever excuse the Russians use, we use revenge as a reason."


    Far away thinking that when the Ottomans besieged Vienna, they almost carried the Habsburg dynasty''s nest. How could such blood feuds not be reported?


    No, it looks like the battle in 1683, or the savior that Dabobo served, and it didn''t seem to be good to preach it.


    There are unresolved territorial disputes between Austria and Poland. The grievances between the two sides are enough to make ten TV shows. It seems too early to talk about the friendship between Austria and Poland.


    With this in mind, Franz will not say anything, but let the government make up for it. Anyway, the hatred between the two countries lasted for hundreds of years, and there was an excuse for looking through the history books.


    Especially the new history book edited by the Vienna government, it is really a sea of ??hatred. For example, the Balkans are descendants of the Ottomans who attacked and captured Austria, and then slowly proliferated.


    The local aborigines have long been killed by the brutal Ottomans. The remaining small part either took refuge in the Ottomans as a traitor, or hid in the old forests of deep mountains, such as Montenegro.


    Believe it or not, the Vienna government believes it anyway. There is absolutely evidence and real people are well documented. It''s just that the proportion is a little small. If you check the pedigree, there is always one percent.


    No, after so many years of immigration, this proportion has greatly increased. In many places, it has exceeded 50%, and its credibility has greatly increased.


    When the gene can be checked in the future, it can be proved that these contents are true. The ancestors of the local people did indeed come from the German region.


    In this regard, the history book of the Principality of Montenegro can also testify, but Franz used the assistance of 100 SHIELD to get the Montenegro government to cooperate.


    There will be more evidence in the future. In short, Austria and the Ottoman Empire have deep blood and vengeance. If you do not avenge the Ottoman Empire, then you are sorry for your ancestors.


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 Chapter 544： Diplomatic effort

    War serves politics and propaganda is naturally indispensable. After the Vienna government and the Russians reached an agreement, there was more news about the black history of the Ottoman Empire in Austrian newspapers.


    There is no need to falsify this time. The crimes committed during the Ottoman empire''s brutal years were inexhaustible, and casual flipping was black material.


    The call for revenge is growing, and the petition letters received by the Vienna government are estimated to fill a room.


    The power of hate is a bit beyond Franz''s imagination. If it was not for the police in Vienna, the Ottoman embassy would be gone.


    Now the Vienna police have to send people to patrol around the clock to ensure the security of the Ottoman embassy. The supplies of materials inside the embassy all need to be sent by Austria, and the staff of the embassy are afraid to go out.


    If not for the Russians, Franz could order a war.


    For Austria, this is only a local war, there is no need for full mobilization, and it has little impact on the domestic economy. What should government departments do? Only the Foreign Ministry is busy.


    The moral high ground, you will occupy if you do not occupy the enemy, diplomatic activities are indispensable. Fortunately, the enemy this time is the Ottoman Empire. Most Europeans are more inclined to Austria, and there is not much pressure on public opinion.


    At the Vienna Palace, Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg dragged his tired body and reported to Franz: "His Majesty, this is the Holy See''s telegram.


    The Holy See hopes that we will be able to wage jihad against the Ottoman Empire in the name of God, and Pope IX has prepared to call on the world of Christ to organize another Crusade. "


    In the words of future generations, this is the heat. In recent years, the Holy See''s decline has been so severe that even the Papal States have been deprived of it by the French. Now the Holy See can only shrink to the Vatican headquarters.


    If it weren''t for Catholics in various places, the people in the Holy See might be hungry. Napoleon III was not polite to them, and the wealth accumulated by the Holy See was basically confiscated.


    The phoenix that landed is not as good as a chicken, and now the Holy See ¡¯s popularity has plummeted. With the exception of the only remaining headquarters, many of the parishes ignored the orders of the pope.


    In this context, if you don''t want to reshape the prestige, it is unlikely that it will be long before the local parishes can even excuse them for symbolic aid.


    It''s not easy to live a good life and return to a hard life. It was at this time that when the Austrian government was about to take action against the Ottoman Empire, the Holy See naturally came to the door.


    If it was a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Holy See would cooperate with this, and Franz would certainly be willing to accept it. The Ottoman Empire has not yet fallen and is the public enemy of Europe. Naturally there is no reason for the Austrian family to contribute.


    The situation is quite different now. The Ottoman Empire is already declining. Austria does not need so many helpers. If there are many people participating, how will the final loot be divided?


    The fat Ottoman Franz has been eyeing it for a long time, and took it out to share with the Russians. It is that the Russian empire has fallen, and it is cheap to occupy. They have no ability to digest the Ottoman Empire.


    Even Austria was unable to digest the Ottoman Empire, and Franz was ready to move the entire population.


    The excuse is naturally ¡°environmental protection¡±. In order to protect the local vegetation and avoid desertification of the land, all the indigenous people are relocated.


    Some of them will be sent to Africa for construction, and the rest will be found in an island in the South Ocean for centralized resettlement or in the Americas. How to deal with it will be determined at that time.


    Franz shook his head: "Tell them that this is just a secular war and there is no need to rise to religious heights. We should be tolerant of pagans."


    "Holy war" is very cruel. Religious wars are always a matter of life and death, leaving no room for nothing. It was so difficult to knock down the influence of the Holy See, how could it now make them return to the altar again?


    ...


    The smell of smoke was permeating the Near East, and the Sudanese government, aware of the threat, was not idle. To win this war, the Sudanese government is also working on diplomatic public relations.


    It is impossible to say that St. Petersburg and Vienna, the Sudanese government can only retreat and invest in London, Paris and Berlin.


    The enemy''s enemy is a friend, and there is nothing wrong with saying this here. The three countries, Britain, France, and Britain, did not want the Ottoman Empire to end. Although Ottoman''s strength was a little weaker, their existence itself contained Austria and Russia.


    However, the plan did not change quickly. A nail was encountered in the Ottoman delegation in Berlin, and William I did not meet them at all.


    You should know that in the last Russian-Prussian war, the two countries were still allies fighting side by side. I did not expect to be separated so soon.


    The Sudanese government also expects Prussia and Poland to send troops to contain the Russians and share some of their pressure.


    Unfortunately, the Prussians had an even bigger appetite than they thought and wanted to use this war to encroach on Poland. No, it should not be regarded as embezzlement, but rather it was William I who would take the throne in Poland.


    The annexation of Poland could not be completed overnight. Even if the European countries did not object, the Polish people would not agree.


    The monarchs of the two countries are different. There is a precedent for such a thing. What used to be the Polish-Lithuanian Federation can now become the Polish-Prussian Federation.


    European countries may oppose the commonwealth of the two countries, but they are definitely not as fierce as Prussia''s annexation of Poland, and they will not interfere with the coalition forces. There is a high probability that you will achieve your goals in private after an exchange of interests.


    Without a goal in Berlin, Warsaw didn''t have to go at all. Without Prussia as the main force, the Poles would not have the power to contain the Russians.


    In Paris, not only the representatives of the Ottoman Empire were active, but the Austrian ambassador to Paris was not idle. Both sides were conducting public relations.


    From a military point of view, the French must be indispensable to rescue the Ottoman Empire. If the Paris government sits by and watch, Sudan will not have much effect, even if it convinces the remaining countries to intervene together.


    Napoleon III left the question to his son again: "Ou Ren, what do you think we should choose?"


    Crown Prince Euren replied with a tense face: "This choice is very difficult. Strategically, the existence of the Ottoman Empire is our natural ally.


    History has proven that the existence of the Ottoman Empire can restrain a large part of the energy of the Habsburg dynasty, making them unable to dominate Europe.


    It is only this time that Russia and Austria have joined forces. We want to intervene. The price we need to pay is too great. Otherwise, war may break out.


    Judging by the current situation, we are not suitable for a war with Austria. At least five years, we must avoid war with major powers as much as possible.


    Whether to save the Ottoman Empire depends mainly on the strength of the Ottoman Empire. If they really die, it won''t help them even to save them.


    If they withstood the first wave of offensives, then we would take the European countries to mediate together, and it would not cost much, and the Vienna government would stop. "


    Napoleon III patted his son''s shoulder, and nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, Eugene. Your progress is very fast. It seems that it won''t be long before you can be alone."


    After taking a few steps forward, he added: "Now is not the time to interfere. Austria wants to dominate the European continent, it must first pull out the nails behind it.


    The Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire were their obstacles. Franz chose to form an alliance with Russia, which was equivalent to reducing one enemy behind.


    Their only confidant was the Ottoman Empire. When the nail was pulled out, the Eastern Mediterranean was completely in the hands of the Austrians, and their power extended to the Indian Ocean.


    But don''t worry too much, the existence of the Ottoman Empire is the last basis for the Austrian and Russians to join forces. Without the common enemy of the Ottoman Empire, the ''St. Petersburg-Vienna'' alliance would have no value.


    Perhaps in the near future, the Russians and Austria will see each other as the enemy of life and death and fight for continental hegemony.


    Of course, the prerequisite is that the Tsarist government can win the Second Russian-Prussian War. Franz''s layout ability was very powerful. The Prussian kingdom, which originally blocked them in the German Federation, has now become the best thug for the Russians.


    If one day the Russian empire really collapses, remember to pull them. With this nail in it, neither Prussia nor Austria dare to participate fully in the struggle for continental hegemony.


    This time, let the British people have a headache! Notify the London government that we are consistent with them on this issue. If they are going to intervene, we will do as much as we can. "


    Man is dying, and the problem is more thorough. Now Napoleon III realized that the best ally for France was the Russian Empire, but it was too late.


    During the era of Nicholas I, the Russian Empire was in full swing, and the entire European continent was trembling under this behemoth.


    In order to revive France and get rid of the shackles on his body, Napoleon III and European governments made a similar decision-to suppress the Russian Empire.


    With the joint efforts of everyone, the decaying Russian empire was still overwhelmed and slowly fell down. Alexander II''s reforms restored part of the strength of the Russian Empire, but it was definitely not as good as it was at its peak.


    It was too late to join the Russian Empire. For no reason, Napoleon III could not use the money to fill the bottomless pit of the Tsarist government. Even if he was willing, the people of France would not agree.


    "The enemy is in Paris" is not a joke. The fighting power of the people in Paris is the highest in the world. Once they find that the government is betraying their country, a revolution should not be too easy.


    At present, they have not exerted their full strength. When they did their best, it was faster to change the government than to change clothes.


    The average person may not change three suits in a week, but the French can change three governments in one week, including weekend vacations.


    In order to strengthen the wisdom of the Ottoman Empire, Napoleon III gave support to the Sudanese government. In addition to the material assistance in weapons and ammunition, he also issued a large empty check.


    That means: You have to hold on and send troops when we are ready. Now it''s just to confuse the enemy so that they are caught off guard.


    ...


    In London and Gorston, the attitude towards the French and French countries was very unpleasant. Not only did he become a tortoise, but he also lost his decision. Isn''t this the British Empire grilled on the fire?


    In the name of them, they are looking forward, but who actually listens to them? Napoleon III said so nicely that France sent out as many soldiers as Britain sent out.


    Just think about it and know how unreliable this is. This war was mainly carried out on land. Even the landing operation can go to the Black Sea.


    The Royal Navy can never go to the Black Sea to help the Ottoman Empire, right? If they dare to go in, don''t think of it.


    The Black Sea Strait is so narrow that it is not difficult to block the gate. Once blocked, it will not be far from the annihilation of the entire army.


    Unable to block the sea, to fight on land, it is estimated that even the first wave of the British Army''s strength is not enough.


    Of course, they can also threaten Austria and Russia with blockades of overseas trade. If that''s the case, the French will keep clapping and applauding, and then act as a melon-eating crowd.


    Don''t look at the Austrian navy, which is only half of them. It seems that the Royal Navy can easily roll over. In fact, war is not a number game.


    If it does, the Austrian navy can rely on scattered colonies to wage a war.


    Material blockade, and people are not European enemies. How can you guarantee that European countries will not do business with Austria? Not to mention, at least the French will not give up the opportunity to make war money.


    In theory, as long as Austria''s colonial strongholds scattered overseas are removed, these problems can be solved. The problem is that these colonies are not easy to fight. Except for the weak Alaska and Austrian South American states, there are heavy soldiers everywhere.


    At the size of the British Army, even sending it all out would not help. You ca n¡¯t just do your best for the Ottoman Empire, Britain, at all costs, expand your army and die in Austria, right?


    This kind of selfish thing, Prime Minister Gulston said he was not interested.


    ...


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 Chapter 545： Fierce strategy

    When the London government chooses to wait and see, war is bound to be unavoidable. The decision of Britain and France did not exceed the expectations of the Sudanese government. After all, the enemies this time were Austria and Russia, and they did not have enough interests. How could Britain and France be desperate for them?


    According to the original plan, Abdul-Aziz I believed that the Prussians would hold back the Russians. They only needed to face Austria, and asked Britain and France to intervene and give up some of their interests. Most of Austria would stop.


    This is valid. As early as ten years ago, the Vienna government proposed to the Sudanese government to purchase sovereignty over the Arabian Peninsula, and three years ago it also proposed to purchase sovereignty over the Palestinian area.


    The deal naturally did not come to an end, and the Sudanese government fears that Austria will have greater ambitions to continue to eat into the Ottoman Empire after getting these areas.


    Buying and selling is not righteous, and it does not apply politically. After the failed purchase operation, the Vienna government did not stop, and continued to penetrate these areas, forcing the Sudanese government to make concessions.


    Because it involves Jerusalem and the Sudanese government, which is severely affected by religion, it dare not compromise, and the relationship between the two countries has continued to deteriorate.


    Ankara Palace. Since receiving news of diplomatic defeat, the anger of Abdul Aziz I has flourished. In the past two days, three maids have been killed and many have been punished.


    "Why don''t you talk? You don''t swear pledges. Don''t European countries want to see Austria continue to expand?"


    Listening to the sarcasm of Abdul Aziz I, everyone lowered their noble heads and made a look of listening to teachings.


    This did not calm down the anger of Abdul Aziz I, and the reform of the Ottoman Empire has not been smooth in recent years. Although the conservative forces were hit hard in the previous internal fighting, a new conservative was born.


    In this situation, Abdul Aziz I was not without a way to change, but was really helpless. This was the pot of the predecessor Sudan, and the system was not changed in time, giving birth to new vested interest groups.


    In fact, the former Sudan was also forced. The failure of the Near East War, the loss of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans, and the internal rebellion broke out. In order to stabilize the domestic situation, compromises had to be made.


    The Minister of War, Koksal Toptan, stepped forward stubbornly: "Your Majesty, this is the end, let''s prepare for the war!


    The situation is very grim. Unlike any previous war, the enemy is not only from land, but also from sea.


    Any port can become an enemy''s landing point. We have no way to make an accurate judgment, we can only passively defend, and the military pressure is very high. "


    The Ottoman Empire has begun preparations for war, but the bureaucracy of the Sudanese government is not very efficient, and it has not been ready for war until now.


    Kirksal Toptan said very implicitly, and he almost said that this war could not be won, hurry up and prepare for the aftermath!


    Everyone on the land is bordered by the Caucasus, Palestine, and the Arabian Peninsula. The border line can be thousands of kilometers.


    At sea, how long the coastline is, the longer the enemy''s attack line may be. The Ottoman navy did not have the strength to defend the empire.


    Abdul-Aziz I suppressed his anger: "Mobilize all the people for jihad. Men, women, children and young people must fight against the enemy. This is ..."


    ...


    The Ottoman Empire was desperate, and the news caught Franz''s attention. Once the religious state broke out, it was still very crazy.


    For security reasons, on February 16, 1874, Franz ordered the severance of commercial trade between the two countries, the withdrawal of embassies and diasporas in the Ottoman Empire, and the expulsion of Ottomans within the empire.


    Evacuation is not mandatory, and it is never forced to stay. At the outset of the war, relations between the two countries were already very tense. At this time Franz had no time to do ideological work for whom.


    Frankly, the more crazy the Ottoman resistance was, the better it was for Austria. If they are smashed at the touch of a button, then the subsequent drama will be difficult to perform, and the Austrian army cannot be loaded with waste, right?


    Loading waste is actually simple. Organize an Italian army to send it, and any kind of war result can be hit.


    In this war, Franz had a similar plan. In case the Ottoman Empire was too hard, you can try it.


    However, this is not necessarily reliable. According to the military, any army sent by the Ottoman Empire can be swept up.


    Especially when it comes to religion, it is still a battle, and Italians may not be able to fight. After all, the Austrian Italian region was affected by German culture. Military training from an early age cannot be generalized.


    High-level government officials know that the purpose of this war is not to kill the Ottoman Empire at all, but to perform a big play to lay out a European strategy.


    Compared with the rivals on the European continent, the declining Ottoman Empire is not worth mentioning at all. It is the best choice to control the rhythm.


    Vienna Palace, military conference.


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "His Majesty, considering our strategic needs, the War Department proposes to launch an attack from the Middle East.


    The war can be fought in two ways, starting from the Arabian Peninsula and all the way from the Palestinian territories.


    A total of four infantry divisions and four artillery regiments were dispatched, and an 80,000 indigenous army was recruited from Africa to advance directly and steadily.


    The Ottoman Empire''s rule on the Arabian Peninsula was nominal. The enemy could not deploy heavy troops. All it needed was an infantry division, an artillery regiment, and 20,000 indigenous cannon fodder.


    The remaining troops are concentrated in the Palestinian area. The religious status of Jerusalem is very important. The Ottoman Empire will not let go easily. It is the main battlefield of this war. "


    The plan looks very good. It only needs to send more than 60,000 regular troops. The cost of the war is not high, and it does not require financial damage.


    The 80,000 cannon fodder unit has been decisively ignored by Franz. Troops of this level are not costly at all.


    The military reliance is all on robbing. The welfare treatment is fullness, plus one set of two uniforms, and the equipment can be a retired rifle or a sword.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg questioned: "General Albrecht, do you think the Russians can agree to such a military deployment?"


    The answer is very obvious, and the tsarist government is not stupid. Austria''s military deployment is all about grabbing territory. It doesn''t fight the main force of the Ottoman Empire at all, and most of the pressure falls on them.


    Albrecht explained without hesitation: "This problem is very simple. We have the advantage of sea power and can land at any location.


    At the beginning of the war, there was no need to head-to-head. Our navy was responsible for escorting, covering the tentative landing of Russian forces in various ports, and completely disrupting the military deployment of the Ottoman Empire.


    The traffic on the Asia Minor Peninsula is very bad. Once the enemy has deployed the army and wants to relocate, it will not be completed in a day or two.


    We can completely avoid the reality, find the enemy''s weak deployment, and complete the landing plan.


    After landing, it is not necessary to advance all the way until the enemy''s troop strength is mobilized. We can also rely on our maritime advantages to change our new attack location again.


    Everywhere we attack, we adopt a scorched earth strategy, destroy all the facilities that can be destroyed, expel local people into the interior, and trouble the Sudanese government.


    Up to a year, the coastal areas of the Ottoman Empire will be destroyed by us. These areas happen to be the last essence of the Ottoman Empire. It is estimated that they will lose half of their industry, more than 60% of the economy, and add millions of war refugees.


    By then the Sudanese government will either compromise or collapse, and there is no third way to go. To complete this plan, 150,000 Russian troops are more than enough.


    Neither us nor the Russians need to pay too much. I think the Tsarist government has no reason to refuse. "


    Franz was startled and had to say that the strategy was fierce enough. There is no need for a decisive battle, and the Ottoman Empire will be brought down.


    That''s right, it''s being dragged down. How many millions of war refugees are so well placed? The Ottoman Empire is not a big food producing country, and it is barely self-sufficient. Where does the Sudanese government have so much food?


    You should know that most of their food production areas are in the coastal plains, destroying the coastal areas, and also destroying the agricultural production of the Ottoman Empire.


    Of course, in theory, the Ottoman Empire cannot be completely blocked, and they can also import food from the Persian region.


    Looking at the map of the Middle East, Franz knew that this was an impossible task. There is no railway. It is transported by ox carts and horse-drawn carts. It is estimated that a cart of food will be transported from Persia to Ankara, and the food will be almost halfway.


    Even the two gold masters in Britain and France cannot afford this terror consumption. The Ottoman Empire can persist for a year, and that depends on blessings.


    Franz frowned: "Then the Ottoman Empire would be greatly injured, so how can the subsequent drama be performed?"


    This is the crux of the problem. The Ottoman Empire was tossed and abolished. So how can Britain and France be convinced that Austria''s rear is not stable and that it will not be able to compete in Europe in a short time?


    Albrecht sank, and slowly spit out two words: "Hate!"


    "Only if the Russians were so angry in the Ottoman Empire that the Ottomans could not wait to eat their meat and break their bones would they be able to persevere.


    It doesn''t have to be the Sudanese government, and so does a new government. The internal contradictions of the Ottoman Empire are serious, and once the situation deteriorates, the possibility of a revolution will be very high.


    A new regime emerged, reforming the country''s political system, and making them appear to be stronger. This result should allow British and French to make misjudgments. "


    Seeing that everyone was lost in thought, Albrecht added: "War is not a child''s play. If we intentionally keep our hands on the Ottoman Empire, everyone can see that there is a problem.


    This battle plan is not difficult, and the Russians can also come up with it. By the time they took the initiative, we also had no reasonable excuse to refuse. "


    Franz nodded, agreeing. Such a simple battle plan is estimated that anyone with a little military common sense can come up with it. It is just a matter of time.


    Obviously there are maritime advantages, but they are abandoned, and it is stupid to work hard, and Franz can''t afford to lose his face.


    "Communicate with the Russians first to see what the Tsarist government disagrees with. If everyone has a similar plan, then do it!"


    The task of pulling hatred was given to the Russian army. Franz was assured that there was nothing to do, and let them act as they were.


    The aftermath of the blood sea deep hatred has been ignored by Franz. Debt is not overwhelming, both sides have accumulated hundreds of years of hatred, what else can be scared.


    According to the established strategy, if such a torment continues, even if Ottoman survives by chance, it is destined to be a small country in the future. Under Austria''s eyelids, they have no possibility of returning blood.


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 Chapter 546： Second Near East War

    There is never a shortage of smart people in this world. The Austrian military''s plan was quickly recognized by the Russians, and the two sides reached an agreement on the issue of fighting against Turkey.


    After a fierce scramble, the coalition commander fell into the hands of Austria. Not because of Austria''s strong contribution, but mainly because the Tsarist government was poor.


    "It ¡¯s short in terms of manpower and population." The Russian army''s combat supplies were to be supplied by the Vienna government, and the Tsarist government naturally lacked confidence in the negotiations.


    When it comes to joint operations, they actually fight each other. Austria is responsible for solving the enemy''s navy and covering the landing of Russian forces to ensure the smooth passage of maritime transport channels.


    On land, the Russians can play freely, and life and death have nothing to do with Austria. When necessary, the two sides can cooperate.


    For example: After the enemy is mobilized, he suddenly shifts the battlefield and attacks new targets. This requires Austrian ships.


    Time passed quickly. On March 1, 1874, Franz declared war on the Ottoman Empire under the name "Revenge", and the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire fought again.


    On the same day, the Tsarist government also declared war on the Ottoman Empire on the grounds that "the Ottoman Empire interfered in Russian internal affairs and conspired to plot the Bulgarian rebellion."


    The Sudanese government has not responded, but this is no longer important. The complete outbreak of the Second Near East War is a foregone conclusion, and no one can stop it.


    Franz''s excuse for declaring war on the basis of "revenge" has been criticized internationally. Compared to the Russian excuse for war, this excuse is almost like making up numbers.


    Fortunately, the enemy was the public enemy of Europe, the Ottoman Empire. With the exception of a few individuals, most Europeans are still happy to eat melon.


    A few people clamored for the Ottoman Empire, and before the Vienna government took care of it, some people sprayed in the newspaper. Franz appreciates this kind of enthusiastic people, but he doesn''t know if this is the trust of the newspaper.


    News always requires hype, and there is only one voice. How can newspapers have sales? So in general, when encountering big news, European newspapers like to split into two waves, and everyone gets rich together.


    ...


    In the Balkans, the Russian army is gathering. I have to say that the Tsarist government is sincere, and that 150,000 people is good, that is, 150,000 people. Not to mention weapons and equipment, even military uniforms are saved.


    Looking at the 150,000 Russians who were bare-handed, General Arest was speechless for a long time. Anyway, as the commander-in-chief of the coalition, he still has to solve these problems.


    The Vienna government promised to provide half a million troops with combat materials for half a year, which must be fulfilled.


    After a moment of contemplation, Arest said to the Russian general: "General Ivanov, the weapons and equipment have been delivered. You can now send someone to receive them.


    However, military uniforms have to wait. Austria does not have Russian military uniforms. It is currently in the process of being manufactured. You still have to wait. "


    When he said that, Arest was broken inside. Cast a ghost, they didn''t even think of it beforehand. Who knows that the Tsarist government even saved the military uniform?


    Well, the uniform of 150,000 people is not a small number. According to Austrian standards, three sets of recruits are standard for one-time enlistment, and three sets must be issued for changing seasons. Accidental damage during training can be replaced.


    According to preliminary estimates, the distribution of military uniforms to 150,000 Russian troops is also several hundred thousand shields. Not expensive military uniforms, but mainly supporting equipment such as: water bottles, military boots, backpacks, tents ...


    Don''t doubt it. Just look at this situation and know that the Russians are not prepared except people. In order to save money, the Tsarist government has lost its mind.


    Arest understands the Russians'' approach. 150,000 troops come empty-handed and can obtain at least 67 million Aegis equipment.


    The Russian Empire at its peak may not care, but now this is almost a month of fiscal revenue of the Tsarist government. Compared with the actual interest, what is face?


    "A cannon sounds, the gold is worth two thousand dollars." This sentence is nothing wrong. After entering the era of hot weapons, the cost of war has also increased significantly.


    For the Near East War, the Vienna government prepared 150 million Aegis war funding. This war funding will be supported for a maximum of one year.


    If the war continues, we will continue to add money in the end. This is also the reason why the Vienna government is unwilling to fight, which is too much money.


    After hearing Arest''s explanation, Russian commander Ivanov flushed. It is an order of the government not to wear military uniforms. The purpose is not only to save a little money, but also to cry poor.


    The Tsarist government was not sure about raising enough funds for the war, and Alexander II feared that the war would continue and the government''s finances would be too much.


    From the beginning, it was ready to go to Austria. Russia and Austria are allies, the war has hit half, and the tsarist government suddenly has no money. What can Austria do?


    If they want to continue to contribute to the war, the Vienna government must borrow money. Otherwise they would paddling reasonably and follow Austria''s final victory.


    As one of the specific executors, Admiral Ivanov''s cheek is obviously not thick enough. After hearing Arest''s statement, I was a little embarrassed.


    "There is no problem, Commander. There is no uniform and it does not affect the operation. It will be no problem to supplement it after a while."


    Ivanov didn''t think there was a problem, and General Arest didn''t see it that way. If the Russian soldiers were to be put on the battlefield in this way, his commander-in-chief would probably have to be followed for hundreds of years.


    "You can rest assured that the military uniform will definitely be issued before the landing operation. Now you take a rest. You will not be allowed to play until the navy performance is over."


    Arest was an admiral and was able to serve as commander in chief of the coalition force, mainly because in this cooperative operation Austria was mainly responsible for maritime affairs.


    Franz does not like remote command from thousands of miles away. The headquarters of the Allied Forces is in Constantinople, thousands of miles away from the Middle East. If the Middle East is placed under the name of the Allied Command, there will be no remote control in Vienna. the difference.


    So in this war, the Allied Command was actually just a coordinating agency. The main task is to ensure the smooth passage of maritime transport channels and cooperate with the Russian army''s attack on the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Combat? The Russians on the ground would command themselves, and no matter what the results were, Arest was not responsible.


    The only thing under his command was naval warfare. If the broken ships of the Ottoman Empire were also enemies, the Austrian navy would fight a naval warfare.


    ...


    At the Palace of Vienna, Franz received an instant telegram, and Franz was in an instant. The imperishable Russian empire no longer exists, and now there is only one tsarist government that is capable of calculating.


    This change undoubtedly indicates that the Tsarist government has become more rational. Face is sometimes very important, and sometimes it is worthless.


    There is no doubt that for the current tsarist government, "money" is the most important thing, and the thing of face cannot be eaten.


    From the moment the Prussian-Russian war failed, the face of the Tsarist government was worthless. Being able to change your mindset no doubt proves that Alexander II has grown.


    "Just as Arest did, there was no need for this little thing that affected our plan."


    A group of military uniforms is indeed a trivial matter from the standpoint of the Vienna government, and naturally no one will object.


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "His Majesty, according to the plan, we launched our offensive in the Middle East after the war on the Asia Minor Peninsula began.


    Affected by the Bulgarian insurgency, the army originally prepared by the Russians was sent to suppress the insurgency, resulting in some inadequate preparation.


    At present, this group of soldiers has not undergone transitional naval combat training. In addition, new equipment has been acquired, and it will take some time to run in. I am afraid that it will not be possible to launch an attack in the short term. "


    Franz withdrew the previous idea, and the tsarist government was as unreliable as ever. The war broke out, and he was suddenly told that the Russian soldiers had not received training in transitional sea operations.


    Why did you go early? You know, this war has been prepared for more than half a year. Austria is in charge of equipment and logistics, and the Tsarist government is only one person.


    If it wasn''t for leaving time for the Russian military to cross the sea, why wait for half a year? Does the Russian Empire not even have 150,000 active army, and need to recruit new recruits?


    It is natural that there is no reason to start the battle on the Asia Minor Peninsula. For the Ottoman Empire, the Asia Minor Peninsula was the core territory.


    Once the war breaks out, the Sudanese government must concentrate its forces on defending the Asia Minor Peninsula. Even if the troop deployment in the Middle East does not decrease, it will not increase. This is very beneficial for Austria who want to grab a land.


    "Don''t worry about that much, proceed according to the original plan. The Russians did not conduct cross-sea combat training, that is their own business. Our door will send them ashore according to the prior agreement.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs all countries to let them withdraw their expats as soon as possible. After half a month, we will launch a comprehensive offensive. In case of accidental injuries, we can only express regret. "


    Declaring war starts, which is a special case. In the Near East War, Austria will surely shell the coastal cities of the Ottoman Empire, with civilian casualties inevitable.


    In this case, it is necessary to give countries time to evacuate. Otherwise, a large number of foreign casualties will be caused, and the Vienna government will also be troublesome.


    Franz didn''t want to be pointed at by the Qianfu, and the Spit Star could sometimes kill people. Attack the Ottoman Empire is not anxious, they can not run away anyway.


    Don''t look at the ease of Franz''s mouth. If the Russian soldiers really suffered heavy casualties and did not complete the set combat tasks, Austria would be sent to help.


    Allies are used to pit, this sentence is not wrong at all. The war had just begun, and Franz had a feeling of being trapped.


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 Chapter 547： Its not easy to dig

    The Near East War broke out again, and countries that did not want to see Austria continue to expand also acted. How to effectively and conscientiously hinder the hind legs is also an art.


    London


    In the official residence of the Prime Minister of Downing Street, the British cabinets gathered. The Prime Minister of Galston took out a stack of top-secret documents and distributed them to everyone.


    "This is the Austrian battle plan. The intelligence department paid a heavy price to succeed. I hope it will help us in the next operation."


    A heavy price was indeed paid, and this semi-public plan was published in a Vienna newspaper.


    British intelligence personnel spent a full 50,000 pounds to get the initial plan. Don''t ask where money is spent, intelligence is priceless.


    The crowd did not speak, and read it carefully. The content of the document is not much, there is only a rough plan, and no specific combat part is involved.


    Secretary of the Navy Robert frowned, with a beard on his face. "With this plan, the Austrians will not have to pay much to win this war.


    With the Ottoman navy''s broken ships, they had no ability to fight back against Austria. After losing sea power, coalition forces can land in any area at any time.


    According to information the Navy understands, there are at least thirty ports in the Ottoman Empire suitable for landing by the army, and the actual number may be even more.


    To defend so many places, at least millions of troops are needed. With the national strength of the Ottoman Empire, this cannot be done.


    Once the coastal areas erode and a large number of war refugees are produced, the Ottoman Empire will soon be overwhelmed. This scorched earth plan is too vicious. "


    Robert''s words, everyone understood, attacking the vicious Austrian combat plan is the second, the main purpose is to emphasize the importance of "sea power".


    There is no objection. Sea power is indeed very important to the British Empire. What happened to the Ottoman Empire just proved this again.


    Prime Minister Galston nodded: "Yes, the Austrian plan is really very spiteful. If we don''t want to interfere, it won''t be long before the Ottoman Empire collapses.


    And it was completely broken, and it was impossible to consume even Austrian power. Without this nail behind us, it is even more difficult for us to balance Austria. "


    I picked up a baton and pointed at the map on the wall: "Everyone can see this world map, which is marked on it.


    These blue areas are all Austrian colonies or spheres of influence. Twenty years have passed, and Austria is already second only to our colonial powers.


    The problem of overseas colonial expansion is not anxious. Now the world is almost divided, and the rest are some hard bones or relatively low-value areas.


    Looking back at the European continent, this is the European pattern after the Russian-Prussian War. The Russian Empire was suppressed and its influence was suppressed in Eastern Europe.


    The rise of the Kingdom of Prussia and the revival of France. At present, the European countries are restraining each other. In addition, we can adjust the center to maintain a balance.


    However, we still cannot relax our vigilance. From the end of the anti-French war to the present, the Austrians have always dominated the European continent through diplomatic means.


    If Austria was two decades ago, then this is a good thing. They helped us achieve a continental balance.


    However, the situation has changed in the last ten years. The foreign policy of the Vienna government is incomprehensible, and their strategic goals have become blurred.


    The only certainty is that the European balance policy is no longer the core strategy of the Vienna government, or the French will not be able to annex Italy. "


    Taking a step back, Gelston took a serious look: "In the world today, there are only two countries that have the power to threaten British hegemony." The baton clicked twice on the map, and it was France and Austria.


    "Information from Paris said that Napoleon III was ill in bed, and the Crown Prince was young and could not hold back many domestic forces. Once Napoleon III died, this struggle for rights was inevitable and the French would not be a threat in a short time.


    Austria is not the same. Domestic politics are stable. Franz is in his prime. He is now ambitious to launch the Near East War.


    Once the Ottoman Empire collapses, the next goal of the Vienna government must be the merger of the German Federation.


    They chose a good time. General Russia and Russia held each other in opposition, and it was impossible for them to intervene. France, which is in the process of transferring power, would probably not send troops to interfere.


    The rest of the European countries are wall-scrapers, and waving flags is okay. It is too reluctant to check Austria. Our family alone is too weak to interfere. "


    This is the most worrying problem for the British. Austria unified the German region, and it is the only company in continental Europe. If you want to check and balance, you do n¡¯t know where to start.


    Now it is not time and space. There is French and German hatred that can be used. European countries are not stupid and do n¡¯t have enough interests. How can they rush up to Austria and fool hard?


    The Vienna government is also good at playing diplomacy. For so many years after Franz''s succession, Austria has never been isolated.


    The Vienna system has been established twice, and it can also be established a third time. Against the background of the confrontation between Russia and Russia, the end of the Ottoman Empire, and civil strife in France, the establishment of Austria''s continental hegemony was very successful.


    Foreign Minister Macleans: "From the standpoint of the empire, the Ottoman Empire will not be finished in any way. Supporting the Ottoman Empire alone is not enough. The power gap between the two sides is too great. The Sudanese government cannot hold on for long.


    It is too difficult to start directly from Austria, we can only find a way in the Prussian Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is lobbying the Berlin government to create conflict on the border between Russia and Russia, and Central Asian countries can move to find ways to get the Russians out of the war.


    Once the Russians withdrew from the war, we joined the French in military exercises in the Mediterranean, acting like an intervention and deterring the Vienna government.


    Franz doesn''t like to take risks, and he must follow whatever he does. This is an advantage and a disadvantage. As long as the momentum we create is large enough, and we are drawing mediation with European countries, it is very likely that Austria will stop.


    If the plan fails, we create trouble overseas and distract the Vienna government.


    Austria''s colonial system is not impeccable. We cannot move in Austrian Africa. Central America is not easy to move. Other regions are different. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruk Royder asked: "It sounds like the plan is good, but where is our interest, we can''t spend it so much, what is the gain?"


    The biggest feature of British diplomacy is pragmatism. There is no problem in suppressing Austria, but it cannot harm Britain''s own interests.


    Attracting European countries is not a matter of words. It has to pay a price. Even small countries help to shake their flags, it also requires appearance fees, which are costly.


    In particular, the last method, to directly start from the Austrian colony, requires greater investment.


    Not to mention the benefits, Austria''s most fertile colonies can''t move, and the remaining residues are cold, and there is no return at all.


    Alaska is ice cubes, at most a bit fur, or to catch a few fish. If Britain is interested, it has been in the hands of the last century, and there is no need to wait until now.


    Patagonia is not much better. The colonial strongholds abandoned by the Spaniards are obviously at a loss.


    Argentina and Chile have some interest in this land, but they are not brave enough to dare to grab it from Austria, or they are not attractive enough.


    The Austrian Nanyang is relatively fertile, but the cost of capturing is too high, and no beaters can be found in the surroundings, unless the British personally go.


    But considering the cost, even if the plan is successful, Britain will lose money. Not only lose money, but also gain an enemy.


    With Austria suppressed, these investments are worth it. The most troublesome thing was that they didn''t fight. They forced France and Austria to move closer together.


    Macleans stood up, went to the hanging map, and drew a circle by hand.


    "This is a map of Austria now, which has doubled compared to the First Near East War."


    A little bit more on the map: "Here is the Suez Canal. Once the Ottoman Empire is finished, Austria''s influence is united and its influence spreads to the Indian Ocean.


    The Suez River is on the side of the Sinai Peninsula in Austria and on the French side of Egypt. The second exit from the Mediterranean is nothing to us, so everyone must have an idea!


    This operation may not hurt Austria''s vitality. At least, you can reach into the Suez Canal and change the co-management of France and Austria into the co-management of Britain, France and Austria. "


    The Suez Canal and France and Austria look closely at each other. They simply do not give the British a chance to intervene. If they want to step in, they must leave the relationship between France and Austria.


    The London government has been working with little success. Although there are many pro-British factions in the Paris government, pro-British does not mean that they will betray the country.


    Napoleon III was not a fuel-saving lamp. When it came to the Suez Canal, he did not talk to Britain at all. There is no room for talk, let alone intervening?


    Not to mention Austria, Franz regarded the Suez Canal as its lifeblood. The Vienna government is thinking about how to dominate the Suez Canal and let the British intervene. How is this possible?


    ...


    In Paris, Napoleon III, who was ill in bed, no longer cares about the Near East War. He had reached the last moment of his life, and the ministers did not dare to bother him with these problems.


    In case the emperor was stimulated to receive a box lunch while reporting, he would become a sinner. The current Napoleon III is not the unlucky man who was kicked out of the throne in time and space. The French still support the emperor.


    Even if the little emperor cares a lot, the spit stars outside can kill. In short, the emperor''s healing was far more important than the Near East War.


    The Crown Prince Eugene, who was in charge of government affairs, was influenced by Napoleon III. When he was uncertain, he chose "stable" to keep changing.


    Shouting slogans is fine. The Paris government has been calling on both parties to exercise restraint. It seems to be looking forward to the London government, waiting for the British to act, they shook their flags.


    This immovable approach of the French made the British feel extremely difficult. Without this thug, they were really not used to it!


    ...


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz put down his newspaper: "Have the Prussians acted yet?"


    Franz''s response was unexpected, but the Berlin government''s approach made him a little bit unintelligible.


    If the Prussians had no ambitions for Poland, Franz would not believe it. But if you have ambitions, you should take action. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has appeared, and the Berlin government has no movement at all. What is this?


    Did William I see through his plan? This is not right, even if the Prussians see through the plan, they cannot refuse to annex Poland.


    Even if it is worried that Polish nationalism is too strong, this will not affect the monarchs of the two countries. It''s a big deal to run two sets of government teams, each on its own.


    There are many examples of this. The original Austro-Hungarian Empire was an upgraded version of the monarchy and a degraded version of the unified Empire.


    Intelligence chief Tyron: "No. We have stood up to the Berlin government and so far they have not taken any action.


    By the way, in recent times, there have been more meetings in the Royal Palace of Berlin, and sometimes they are held late at night. The Prussians strictly blocked the news, and the details of the meeting were unknown.


    According to the observation of intelligence personnel, after the participants came out, their expressions were more serious, and some people were still somber. The preliminary judgment should be that there have been disputes. "


    It ¡¯s okay to have abnormal behaviors. What I fear most is nothing. For the great powers, as long as they do not make big mistakes, it is difficult for the outside world to defeat them.


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 Chapter 548： Airship bombing squadron

    Time passed quickly, and March passed in a flash. Declaring war without fighting for a month, if you change time, Franz can take this as a joke.


    There is no way, war is for politics. This kind of nonsense really happened in reality.


    In order to gain time for the Ottoman Empire, European countries evacuated expats at a snail-like speed. As its name suggests, when dealing with property, it is actually trying to buy time for the Ottoman Empire.


    Don''t expect free trade once the war has begun. The Vienna government issued a note early, however, and any ship entering the war zone will bear its own consequences.


    This is also a tacit understanding reached by everyone. If the Ottoman Empire is over, the debts of Britain, France and other countries will be blown away.


    Ottoman is also an old empire, even if it is gone, there are still family members. At that time, they were able to grab a lot of good things in Eurasia, and their payment ability was still very strong.


    In the face of life and death, the Sudanese government has made every effort to raise funds to buy supplies. The treasures in the palace were evacuated, and the nobles took out a portion of their wealth symbolically to support the war.


    In addition to this reason, training troops for the Russians is also a reason. Crossing the sea is not a joke. If it''s okay to just spin around the Aegean Sea, the bear''s health should be able to withstand it.


    If they attack more distant areas, the soldiers will not have a maritime training, they will have a large area on the road, and they will also be soft-footed shrimp.


    The Tsarist government is a group of dry ducks, and has no experience of crossing the sea, so it can be regarded as one thing.


    Austria has a lot of experience. If you don''t train, kick the seasick guy out, just wait and cry!


    Faced with an unreliable ally, Franz decided to put up with it. After all, the Russians are fighting for Austria.


    The fiercer the fighting in the Asia Minor Peninsula, the smoother the war in the Middle East. The last half of the 150,000 Russian army was blessed by God.


    If the Russian commander is not capable enough, he may have to change rounds. No matter how good a strategy is, someone needs to implement it.


    Theoretically, with the advantages of sea power, you can avoid the real situation and attack the weak areas of the enemy. But this also involves many factors such as intelligence, the judgement of commanders, and the speed of movement of the army.


    Ottoman is a religious empire, and the Sudanese government has called for jihad. Regardless of their combat effectiveness, at least many people are willing to work hard.


    The early resistance will certainly be very fierce, and this situation will only change after the tragic casualties exceed their mental capacity.


    Didn''t the Tsarist government want to use Austrian hands to train troops? There is no problem. After the war, the custody trained them to train an elite soldier, but they needed to shed more blood halfway.


    Losing money or taking advantage is a problem that requires benevolence and wisdom.


    Looking at the preparations of the Ottoman Empire, Franz wanted to make a false truce, and maybe it was more appropriate to go offensive after three or five.


    At that time, the strategic materials bought by the Ottoman Empire were almost scrapped, and the government''s wallet was emptied.


    Or many shouting wolves come a few times, and may also achieve the effect of humiliating soldiers without fighting.


    Think about it. This time the real goal is not the Ottoman Empire. Franz cannot change the strategy for the secondary goal.


    After April Fool''s Day, the ultimatum time has long passed. At this point, Franz could not afford to delay.


    "Order the navy to attack and bombard the coastal cities of the Ottoman Empire. Remember to serve first, then we are civilized. Before the bombardment, we send airships to spread leaflets.


    The bombardment of port cities in this era was not accurate at all. How many battle results can be achieved depends on character. The damage caused is far worse than the consequences of panic.


    Franz, who always loves feathers, naturally has to be courteous. In case the people of the port run away, wouldn''t even the eviction work be saved?


    The goal of shelling the port city is not just to create chaos, but more to conduct fire detection and choose a landing site.


    The Ottoman Empire has a large number of coastal ports, and it is impossible to fully deploy. There will always be weak points.


    There were no radio stations in this era, and it was very difficult to gather information after the war broke out. Even if you get the information, if you want to pass it back, you have to go to the Persian detour. Time is not allowed at all.


    There may even be a trap, which requires testing the commander''s judgment.


    ...


    Constantinople, Allied Command


    "At 10 am on April 5, 1874, our Mediterranean fleet launched shelling at the ports of Finike, Alanya and Anamur.


    Preliminary judgments of the fire defense rating of Port Fickney are C, and the fire defense ratings of Port Alanya and Anamur are D.


    At 3 pm on April 6, 1874, the Black Sea Fleet fired artillery shells at Ava and Karasu, and initially determined that the enemy''s fire defense level was ah-B.


    April 1874 ... "


    The fire defense level is artificially divided by the Austrian Navy in order to distinguish the fire strength of enemy shore guns. It is divided into seven levels SABCDEF from high to low.


    Looking at the military map on the table, Arest was a little confused and didn''t know where to start. As a naval general, the Marines were not his specialty, and it was too difficult for him to choose a landing site.


    Soon he decided to give up and give the choice to the Russians. If the wrong place was chosen, the final loss would be heavy, and that was the Russians'' own business.


    "General Ivanov, where do you think it would be better to land?"


    Without hesitating for too long, Ivanov gave the answer: "It''s Ava, it''s the closest to the Bosphorus. After taking up to two months here, you can completely control the Black Sea Strait.


    With this step, we have won most of this war. If the enemy wants to stay on the strait defense line, we can also drive straight and attack the Ottoman capital Ankara. "


    It is not necessary to know why, since the outbreak of the Near East War, Russian foreign trade has been inseparable from Austria.


    Even if the Vienna government does not collect tolls, freight is always indispensable. Regardless of whether the two countries are allies or not, the railway company should receive a penny of money.


    Imports are okay. The big deal is to buy Austrian products, and the response is not big, but the export is too big to lose.


    Seeing that international grain prices were being fired up, domestic grain was piled up, and Alexander II was almost worried and bald.


    There is only one buyer in Austria. If the capitalists do not take advantage of the opportunity to lower prices, are they still capitalists? Regardless of how food prices in the international market have risen, the purchase price of Austrian capitalists has not changed.


    That''s it. If the Black Sea Strait is not opened as soon as possible, if it is delayed until the end of the year, what will they trade with the British?


    Grain-for-loan activities must not be stopped, or the railway construction of the Russian Empire would have to be stopped.


    After thinking about these issues, Arest deliberately reminded: "The importance of the Black Sea Strait is unquestionable, and the Ottomans also know that they have deployed heavy troops in this area.


    It is necessary to land in areas where the enemy''s strength is weak, mobilize the enemy, and then launch a full-scale operation. "


    This is an established strategy, and Arest does not want to be scrapped by the Russians. If they landed directly from Ava, they would have suffered heavy losses.


    The Russians are not afraid of the fatalities of the gray animals, and Arest still feels bad about the money. You have to know that all the supplies are being undertaken by Austria. It is not a joke that the artillery sounds golden.


    After hesitating for a moment, Ivanov nodded. The gold master''s face is still to be given. If Austria does not cooperate, they will not swim.


    It is impossible for 150,000 Russian troops to land at one time and split troops to attack multiple areas without affecting his combat plan at all.


    Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Arest was very happy: "Well, I will let the airship bombing team cooperate and see if I can take the opportunity to destroy the enemy shore gun."


    There is no way, limited by technical problems, and you ca n¡¯t play with the plane. Franz can only use airships to make up the numbers.


    This unit has some embarrassments in Austria. Since its establishment, it has not achieved a record. Not even the chance to perform on the battlefield, but the airship transport team performed well.


    If it wasn''t for the outbreak of the Near East War, the enemy''s shore guns would need to be resolved before landing. It is estimated that Arest would not have thought that Austria would have this force.


    In recent years, Austria has been generally peaceful, except for the occasional beatings in the colonies, which is also an English cloth war.


    The enemy of the colony did not need the airship force to go out. The "England War" was fighting again in a vest, and it was too conspicuous to take an airship out. Once the cover is lifted, the play will not go well.


    After waiting for so many years, the airship bombing team finally got the chance to perform. Franz immediately transferred this unit to the Balkans and was ready to test it in action.


    Although the original space-time airship appeared shortly after, it was eliminated by the aircraft. But the Germans also bombed Britain with airships, which proves that airships still have a certain military value. Isn''t it a problem to bully the Ottoman Empire?


    By the way, make an appearance to attract the attention of various countries and increase everyone''s military expenditure.


    If every country puts out an airship and the air force comes out, and they are eliminated overnight when the plane appears, everyone''s expressions must be very exciting.


    ...


    Ava is just an ordinary port city in the Ottoman Empire. If there is any difference, it is probably close to the Bosphorus!


    The spring breeze swept across the earth, blowing the green and blowing the willows, but failed to blow away the smoke of the war.


    Since being hit by the Austrian navy, the tranquility of this small town has been broken. Rich people ran early and the market became depressed.


    Sudan''s "jihad" order has been communicated and everyone has been mobilized. Without enough weapons, I developed it myself, and the smithy business in the city suddenly became hot.


    As a veteran blacksmith, Akyol''s mood was so heavy that he didn''t even care hard to hit the iron. Trial and hard work has become a coping, as if there is no fear of losing customers.


    Now he really does not worry about the loss of customers. For this "jihad", he has been expropriated for free and has a heavy task every day.


    Akyol shouted at the apprentice: "The son of Emperor Smanragah hurry up, if you can''t complete the task, be careful to eat the whip!"


    (Remarks: Before the Surname Law was promulgated in 1934, Ottoman civilians did not have a surname, and one of the common names of "Son of Emmanuel Sarmaga")


    "The son of Emperor Smanragah" is an immature boy, only about 13 or 14 years old. After hearing Akyol''s words, he immediately speeded up his hands and complained:


    "Master Akyol, what do you think we use to build these weapons? Aren''t we all using guns to fight wars? With these gadgets, it''s estimated that even the enemy can''t get near.


    Ava is a port city with a lot of people going from north to south. With ears and ears, everyone knows that the cold weapon era has ended.


    Akyol stared: "Where''s so much nonsense, this is the thing the masters decide, and you still need to worry about it?"


    Akyol also wanted to know this question. Unfortunately, his limited ability was limited by his limited knowledge, and he could not think of the usefulness of these cold weapons.


    In order to build these weapons, the masters seized iron weapons, because of insufficient quantities, they also smelted a lot of agricultural tools and even iron pots.


    Every time I watched the agricultural tools that had been fortunately created in the past turned back into hot metal, Akyol''s heart was bleeding.


    However, Akyol, who has been worn away by life, would not ask why. Master Guan asked him to do it, so he did it well.


    Asked a lot, isn''t it wrong to get a whip down? The Ottoman Empire is not a legal country. If it is beaten by a grandfather, it will be in vain.


    The teenager was still a little bit unconvinced, but he did not dare to stand up against the master. He seemed to be afraid of the official''s whip, but he just worked hard.


    After a while, he complained again: "Huh! Blame the heathens. If it weren''t for their invasion, we wouldn''t be so tired. When they come, I must give them some color and see!"


    Akyol ignored the boy''s complaints, he didn''t want the enemy to land in Ava. Even if Dou Da did not know a basket, he knew that the enemy was not so good at dealing with it.


    The Ottoman Empire lost its capital in the last war, and a large number of powerful wolves fled back. Akyol saw it with his own eyes.


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 Chapter 549： bombing

    "Boom, boom, boom ..."


    A round of artillery shells descended from the sky, causing chaos in the city of Ava. Cries and screams rang throughout the city, and the frightened people roamed the streets.


    Akyol couldn''t care about his work, and he took the apprentice and ran to the backyard. Suddenly stopped at a pile of debris, Akyol started to clean up the mess and said, "Let''s help, let''s hide in the cellar."


    Knowing the seriousness, the boy nodded and followed. The original purpose of this hidden cellar was to avoid the tax officer from the blacksmith owner.


    How can you avoid tax evasion when doing business in the Ottoman Empire? Although it is only a small blacksmith shop, the boss processed as many as a dozen people at the peak.


    How much money can these small objects make by simply building farm tools and pots and pans? Not to mention being shaved by a layer of oil and water by the grandfathers of the officials, and few of them fell into the hands of the boss.


    The boss of the smithy with agile minds will naturally not sit still and open up a new business decisively-building weapons, and it is still the kind of unseen weapon.


    With the passage of time, the age of the heat weapon is coming, and private life is getting worse and worse. Bandits, bandits, and pirates are getting fewer and fewer customers, and the smithy is slowly declining.


    By the time of this generation of bosses, a grocery shop had been opened and expanded, and the smithy still remained as the ancestor. There is only a master of Akyol, who usually creates some daily necessities for sale, but also maintains it.


    After the outbreak of the war, the boss who was aware of the danger and ran away with his family left only Akyor and a primary school student to stay at the shop.


    The underground business is gone, and the cellar has also been abandoned. Except for the occasional storage of some supplies, it is not often used.


    Now it has become a hiding place for the two of them. In the small space, the breathing of both of them is clearly visible. The teenager asked with a bit of anxiety: "Master ..."


    Akyol interrupted: "Stop, I know what you want to ask. But now we can do nothing but hide here.


    When they heard the sound of cannons, they would certainly hide. Even if you go out now, it won''t help. The shells don''t have eyes. We can''t stop them at all, I believe that *** will bless them ... "


    Encountered by a naval gun attack, Ava''s defensive officer Ozgur ordered immediately: "Organize a counterattack for me immediately, and we must not let the enemy behave like this."


    This war, the Ottoman Empire also prepared for more than half a year, purchased a lot of artillery from Britain and France, as a key defensive port, there are hundreds of artillery distributed on the shore of Awa.


    Of course, there are only more than thirty heavy artillery pieces that can really make a difference. The other artillery was not a big threat to the armored ship.


    This is not a small number. With so many Ottoman port cities, Ava is able to allocate so many artillery, and it is unusually important.


    Under normal circumstances, no one would bomb warships and shore guns, which is a very foolish choice. The shore gun has a small target and can focus stably on land. It must be a warship that suffers from bombardment.


    Of course, there are exceptions. Weapons and equipment and the quality of soldiers are also the key factors affecting the hit rate. It is not surprising to lose to warships in the bomber, but these are very few.


    "Yes, general!"


    As soon as the voice fell, several young officers hurried forward and picked up the phone in the command room and shouted. These phones are without exception, they are not as big as dial pads, and all rely on manual wiring to talk.


    If you look closely at the German instructions on the phone base, you will find these products, and also note the origin of Austria.


    This is a small problem. Now that the technology is limited, it is impossible to be monitored remotely. No matter who made these phones, there is no backdoor.


    The battlefield is still the most practical. Most of the telephone equipment on the international market is exported by Austria. The Sudanese government has no critical qualifications.


    Don''t look at the simplicity of these devices, in fact, "the slightest loss in the production will be thousands of miles away." With the industrial technology of the Ottoman Empire, the communication equipment produced could not be used at all.


    As orders were issued, the long-awaited shore guns began to show their power, and the sound of deafening guns continued to sound.


    On a warship two or three nautical miles away, a burly middle-aged officer was standing on the splint and holding a telescope to look into the distance. (1 nautical mile = 1.852 km)


    The guard dutifully reminded: "General, here is dangerous, you still go to the lookout room!"


    The middle-aged man laughed, "If the enemy can hit this distance, then God wants to call me in advance."


    Hit? Most artillery can''t shoot this far, and a few artillery with this range cannot be aimed at this distance.


    The Austrian navy''s attack on Ava was completely random. There was no need to aim at it. As long as it was adjusted to the maximum range, it would suffice to let the shell fly as far as possible.


    Want to get the results, unless you get closer. The closest warship to Ava is also maintaining a distance of two nautical miles.


    This distance is just right, it can ensure that the naval gun can hit the shell into the city, and it can also ensure the safety of the warship.


    Looking at the watch on his hand, the middle-aged officer said to himself: "They should come, and I''ll do it again if I don''t come."


    This is not the first time that the port city has been shelled. After the prelude to the Ottoman port on April 5, the Austrian Navy will conduct live-fire training on several port cities every day.


    That''s right, it''s live-fire training. The navy took this as a training session, using the Ottomans as targets, and training the gunner''s hit rate.


    Before long, colorful clouds floated in the sky, and the middle-aged officer frowned: "Command the fleet to bring the distance closer to 1 nautical mile and pay attention to the wind direction."


    In order to create opportunities for the Air Force, this time they had to act as bait. How can the enemy''s shore artillery fire be forced out without creating enough pressure?


    Sure enough, with the approach of the Austrian Navy, the sound of artillery fires became denser. In order to make a beautiful result, Ozgur had been hesitant to hide, and all the firepower of the garrison went together.


    Behind the two inconspicuous shore guns, the young officer Saltus Pasha yelled excitedly: "Give me a shot and catch a warship. Those little ones, can you hit them!"


    Lieutenant Colonel Saltus-Pasha is not an ordinary aristocratic officer who is waiting to die. As a rising star of the Ottoman Empire, he is an international student at the French Saint Cyril Military Academy.


    If it were not for the sudden outbreak of the war, he would continue to complete his studies in France. There is no way. At the critical moment of life and death, the Sudanese government can only desperately call it back, no matter whether it has graduated or not.


    What''s more, after studying for a few years outside, I have come into contact with the most advanced military ideas in the world today. The theoretical knowledge is much stronger than that of the domestic noble military officers.


    Under normal circumstances, such talented students as Saltus Pasha should go to the headquarters, and then to the division. Unfortunately, Saltus Pasha has offended people just after being assigned to Ava.


    In the early days, the deployment of Ava''s shore guns was useless and a modification plan was proposed. In the face of the war, the old disability villain was only a minority. The modification plan was passed, and Saltus Pasha was promoted to lieutenant colonel.


    Offending Sartus Pasha, he was soon sent to the front line to exercise. In fact, it is to guard the shore gun. If it is not for the war, it is estimated that the second half of the life will end like this.


    A soldier exclaimed: "Lieutenant Colonel, which bird in the sky is here again."


    Shouting at the dissatisfied soldier, Colonel Saltus-Pasha corrected: "That''s an airship, not a big bird."


    The soldier hurriedly remedied: "Yes, airship. Hey, something has fallen, is it throwing waste paper again?"


    For illiterate head soldiers, there is not much difference between leaflets and waste paper thrown by Austria. Using leaflets to cause panic and seduce local people to run was unsuccessful.


    The well-informed Saltus Pasha has reacted. Why does it need so many airships to throw leaflets? One ship is enough, there is no need to dispatch more than 20 ships at a time.


    "It''s not a bomb, find a place to hide!"


    After that, Sartus Pasha ran away. This is not to blame him for being panic. No one has experienced this wave, and the first time he can determine the bomb, his knowledge level is high.


    How do you avoid bombing, which is not written in the book? Knowing the runway is enough to prove his flexibility. When the enemy is bombing, it must be directed at the artillery, and the safety from the turret will naturally increase.


    However, it was all too late, and before taking a few steps, bombs fell from the sky, and the turrets were under special care.


    After the roaring explosion, there was only a mess. The escaping Sartus Pasha was overturned by the waves, and two shrapnel were inserted in his arms.


    Holding back the pain, he looked up at the soldiers who remained in place, and could no longer see the human form. There was only a crater on the ground, and there was a blur ...


    Saltus Pasha has lost sight of the artillery, forcing the pain to climb up and continue to run, he just wants to stay away from the battery.


    From the bombardment from the sky, many people fell into a state of persecution. This has exceeded their ability to accept and have no idea how to respond.


    The turret was designed just to deal with enemies at sea, but no one thought about defending the enemies in the sky.


    Air defense firepower does not exist. For the first large-scale bombing in human history, who would not know the prophet?


    No matter how chaotic the ground is, the bombs in the sky continue to dump to the ground. As soon as suspicious targets are found, they are thrown directly.


    In Ava''s garrison commander, Major General Ozgur was like an ant on a hot pot, so anxious that he stomped his feet, completely wondering what to do.


    ...


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 Chapter 550： Change plan

    The sudden bombardment came fast and fast, and it ended more than an hour later, leaving only a mess.


    After confirming security, Major General Ozgur stepped out of the command post, watching the billowing smoke rising from the city, and hurriedly ordered: "Quickly organize manual fire fighting, and the grain and ammunition warehouse must be secured."


    The accompanying young officer replied, "Yes, general!"


    After speaking, run immediately to convey the order. In the bombing just now, the telegraph and telephone lines that were exposed were unfortunately damaged, and there was no time to recover.


    At this step, Major General Ozgur has no illusions about defending the enemy from the country.


    Relying on artillery to prevent the enemy from landing, the question is what to do with the enemy in the sky? Without addressing the threat above them, they can only be beaten passively.


    No matter how defensive the position is, there is a wave over his head and he still wants to collapse. The casualty figures are still being counted, and Major General Ozgur has no courage to face it.


    Holding the beloved telescope and glancing at the battlefield for a while, Major General Ozgur knew that the loss was absolutely heavy.


    In just over an hour, the airship brigade slanted hundreds of tons of bombs on their heads. If naval artillery shells were added, the number would be even greater.


    For the small port of Ava, so much ammunition can already be used for a large blast. The port facilities have been severely damaged. The key is that the fortifications are destroyed.


    Time passed by every minute, and in the evening, the casualty report appeared in the hands of Major General Ozgur. A thin piece of paper in his hand seemed to be as heavy as it is now.


    Strong self-stress relieved the anxiety in his heart, and Major General Ozgur quickly scanned the loss.


    More than half of the artillery was lost, with 686 killed, 1468 injured, and 315 missing. Most of the turrets were devastated, one-fifth of the material was lost, and one-third of the buildings in the city suffered varying degrees of damage. Some casualties ...


    The troop strength of a regiment was lost. Don''t look at the wounded and think that you can recover in the future. In fact, with the medical conditions of the Ottoman army, the casualty mortality rate is generally not less than 40%.


    In simple terms, it is to resist yourself. Fortunately, the wound does not appear to be inflamed or purulent, so get back a life, or let it be.


    "Battlefield rescue", where does the Sudanese government go to find so many medical personnel? Even with medical staff, they don''t have enough medicines.


    In this era, medicine is much more expensive than human life. For example, only penicillin that can be produced by laboratories is tens of times more expensive on the market than equal parts of gold.


    Affected by chemical technology, large-scale industrial production cannot be achieved, and only small-scale production can be performed by manpower. The annual output is less than 20,000.


    This output is not enough for Austria itself. Flowing into the international market naturally turned into sky-high prices. 1000 black shields have been fired on the black market, or there is no price. How can the Sudanese government provide it to soldiers?


    Wounded on the battlefield, look forward to *** bless it! Most soldiers are only able to perform simple bandaging. This also requires luck. Basically, you can use whatever cloth you have.


    If you''re out of luck and you haven''t disinfected the gauze, you can just make it work by tearing off a piece of clothing. A group of big soldiers don''t know so much expertise.


    After reading the report, Major General Ozgur loosened his hands and let the documents in his hand fall, and sat down with his hips as if pulled away from the spirit.


    After a long time, Major General Ozgur slowly slowed down and sighed deeply: "Oh!"


    Shake his head: "Send someone immediately to report the situation we encountered, and ask the country to send reinforcements, reminding the country to be careful of the enemy''s airship."


    Airships have been around for many years. Because of their cost-effectiveness, their practical value is not high and they are rarely seen in life.


    If it wasn''t for reading the newspaper, Major General Ozgur might not have known it, let alone being used in war.


    However, this is a past tense. After this battle, airships will soon appear in the military of various countries. In this respect, everyone''s learning ability is still very strong.


    Response, sorry, this is beyond the capabilities of Major General Ozgur. It is estimated that after several more bombings, the experience and lessons may be summarized.


    ...


    Compared with the sorrowful Ava defender, the atmosphere of Constantinople''s joint headquarters is much warmer. The airship brigade has made great achievements as soon as it is launched.


    Originally, they thought that it would take a heavy price to destroy Ava''s shore artillery, and the Russian army was preparing to land from nearby areas and fight from the land.


    Speaking of which, landing from the surrounding area is very simple. In fact, due to geographical constraints, without good ports, ships cannot be docked at all, and the Russians are ready to board bamboo rafts.


    There is no doubt that this approach is quite dangerous and requires human life to fill it out. There are landing crafts in Austria. Unfortunately, due to insufficient preparation in advance, they were not sent to the Black Sea in time. If you land from the Mediterranean coast, it will be fine.


    Intentional or unintentional, this issue will not be mentioned for the time being. In short, the landing craft can''t come in a short time. If the Russians can wait, it will be over a period of time.


    This kind of boat can be produced in the Danube boat factory. Without considering the service life, inferior goods can be produced in two or three months. It is no problem to log in two or three times anyway.


    Now, the enemy''s shore artillery has been hit hard, and it''s all right. Even the preparatory plan for the offense was aborted.


    The Tsarist government urgently needs to occupy the Black Sea Strait to ensure the smooth flow of this most important foreign trade channel. In order to give a satisfactory answer to the country, Admiral Ivanov decided to speed up his army.


    Before landing on the Ottoman Empire, land in Ava first. The combat plan formulated earlier was not completely abolished, but the implementation efforts were greatly reduced.


    Regarding such unauthorized manipulation of the combat plan and disregarding the behavior agreed in advance by the two countries, the Allied Commander-in-Chief Allest was very dissatisfied.


    Although Arest was not from the army, the staff assigned to him by the Vienna government were all professionals.


    At a glance, you can see the risks of changing your combat plan. According to the original plan, as long as it landed in a weak area of ??the Ottoman Empire, implemented a scorched earth strategy, and expelled the population into the interior, it could bring down the enemy.


    There is no need to fight hard, as long as you continue to destroy, you can win the war. After changing the plan, the Russian army must fight the Ottomans.


    The Russian army''s confidence slowly, and the Austrian military does not have such strong confidence in them. Everywhere, 150,000 Russian troops have to fight hundreds of thousands of Ottoman troops. After losing the tactics of the sea, how strong the gray animals are in combat, everyone has no idea.


    I have to say that the first impression is very important. From the beginning, Arest believed that this Russian army had limited combat effectiveness. According to Austrian standards, Russian military training is basically unqualified.


    ...


    Arest sternly scolded: "General Ivanov, this battle plan was jointly approved by the two governments.


    Prior to this, both of us have carefully evaluated and selected the most suitable solution from many battle plans.


    According to this battle plan, the losses of both of us can be minimized and the war won at the least cost. I think this is the common pursuit of everyone. "


    Ivanov shook his head: "No, Your Excellency Commander. This battle plan is too conservative. It will take all sides to force the enemy to divide and then attack Ava, which will take at least three to five months.


    However, this is based on the situation where the Ava defenders have strong defensive firepower and cause great trouble for landing. Now that the enemy''s shore guns have been destroyed by us, we can launch an attack immediately.


    Now that the Ottomans have not responded, we can make a time difference. Even if there are more troops assembled by the enemy, we have an air advantage.


    Believe me, no army can maintain its combat effectiveness under the bombing of airships, and the decaying Ottoman Empire will be destroyed at a stroke.


    We don''t need to argue about these meaningless issues; victory belongs to us. General Arest, let us cast our glory together! "


    Arest frowned, and said intently: "General Ivanov, you are too optimistic. The airship is not invincible. Many special terrains, such as the airship in the jungle, are difficult to function.


    If a decisive battle breaks out, even if we can win, you will lose a lot. The boys followed us to fight, so we should take them back as much as possible. "


    After a moment of silence, Ivanov shook his head. He wanted to reduce casualties as much as possible according to the established combat plan.


    The problem was that the country could not stand up, the Black Sea Strait was cut off, and the foreign trade of the Russian Empire was hit hard. If the passage cannot be opened as soon as possible, after the autumn grains are put in storage, that loss will be even greater.


    Just after the war broke out, the Tsarist government applied for three orders and five orders to speed him up. War needs to serve politics, and soldiers must also consider national interests.


    Austria can allow the war to drag on. The longer it is dragged on, the greater the benefits Austria can gain from Russia-Austria trade. The monopoly of more than half of the profits of the Russian Empire''s trade can almost wipe out the losses caused by the war. The Vienna government is naturally in no hurry.


    "Hi Commander, I still insist on changing the battle plan. This is what St. Petersburg means. The economic losses caused by the war are too great, and the Russian Empire can no longer afford it."


    Arest stopped talking, and at this stage, unless he strongly organized, for example, Austria''s transport ships and warships did not cooperate, otherwise they could only persuade St. Petersburg.


    After pondering for a while, I said, "Well, I will report to Vienna. If the General Staff agrees, we will cooperate with you."


    ...


    The Palace of Vienna, receiving Franz''s achievements in the airship bombing team, had not had time to be happy, and then received the news that a "strategic dispute" broke out on the front line.


    The Russians knew he wanted to get through the gangster channel, but he didn''t expect that the Tsarist government would lose their breath so quickly, not even the soldiers'' casualties.


    Well, it seems that the Tsarist government has never cared about soldier casualties. This issue should not be considered from the beginning.


    Franz patted his forehead: "What do you think, the Russians are so eager to attack, should we agree or refuse?"


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, this question is the same choice, but I personally prefer to agree with the Russians.


    This war is only a strategic fraud, and the outcome is not so important. If we follow the original plan, we can say that it will be a win, and it is uncertain whether Ottoman can exist.


    Now that the Russians are willing to change their strategy, let them go. If the Russian frontline suffers heavy losses, we can take the opportunity to end this war. "


    Well, the military simply doesn''t bother to think about it, the victory or defeat does not matter at all. If this salty fish strategy is passed on, it is estimated that nobody will believe it.


    Perhaps when future generations study this period of history and connect everything together, they can reveal the truth of the facts. Of course, the possibility of being biased is still greater.


    Franz set his sights on the military. He needed an answer from the military to weigh the pros and cons in order to make a decision.


    It seemed to be aware of Franz''s eyes. Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "His Majesty, after changing the battle plan, the Russians'' chances of victory in the Asia Minor Peninsula have been greatly reduced. Even if they can win the war, they will lose a lot.


    However, the victory or defeat of the Asian Minority Peninsula war does not affect our Middle East strategy.


    Now the Sudanese government dares not take risks to increase the Middle East, and no one can guarantee that we will not increase our military input in the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    In the event that the Russians are defeated or the losses are heavy, we can send troops at any time, and the Sudanese government is afraid to act rashly. "


    Franz: "Tell Arest, then, no matter what the Russians want to do, let them do whatever they want."


    As long as it does not affect the Middle East strategy, Franz will have no fear of sending troops to the Russians. It''s all about money, and it''s nothing compared to oil in the Middle East.


    ...


    Constantinople, after receiving Franz''s order, Arest gave up and continued to warn, and he warned: "General Ivanov, you must insist on landing from the Ava area first, and we agree.


    However, you will bear all the consequences. If the main force of the Ottoman Empire is attracted, and the next strategy cannot be continued, don''t blame me for not reminding you. "


    This is not a shirk of responsibility, but a reasonable dump. Since the Russian army has arbitrarily changed the battle plan that has been negotiated in advance, it will naturally take responsibility for this.


    Clearly speaking now, there will be a lot less skin in the future. Even if the Russian army suffered heavy losses, it could only swallow in the stomach with tears.


    Ivanov replied joyfully: "Relax, Your Excellency Commander. We and the Ottomans are old rivals. How much strength they have, it is clear that there will be no problems."


    ...


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 Chapter 551： Landing War

    The city of Ava after the war was beyond recognition. The bombings in Austria were targeted. Except for military installations, most of the bombed were landmark buildings.


    Whatever the target is conspicuous, just blow it up. On the contrary, the loss of the humble civilian area was relatively small, and most of the buildings were only affected and did not suffer devastating damage.


    The fire from the bombing was quickly put out, and the sound of weeping still rang through the city. The order in the city had collapsed, and the **** who were robbed by the fire were indulging.


    Ottoman soldiers who should have maintained order, many of them also joined the looting team, the ugliness of humanity was completely revealed, and Ava was crying tonight.


    If anyone counts, you will find that the people who died in the bombing have not died much in the chaos.


    Facing the chaotic situation, Akyol and his disciples did not dare to go out. Not long ago, there were still a few gangsters who wanted to take advantage of the fire and were expelled by Akyol''s apprentices with shotguns.


    The shotgun is a collectible of the owner of the smithy. It is said that it was passed down from the ancestors. Perhaps it was too tight or too tight, and the shotgun was left behind.


    His son Raja asked, "Master, will they come back again?"


    My family knows their family affairs, and these shotguns, which are collectibles, do not know when they were passed down. It is okay to take them out. If you rely on it to kill, the chance of killing yourself is not much lower than the chance of killing the enemy.


    Akyol replied uncertainly: "Should not, we are the smithy, the masters of Duguan have been requisitioned. Except for a pile of iron materials and swords, there is not much oil and water to fish at all.


    We still have guns in these hands, as long as these people are not fools, they will soon want to understand. "


    At another point in time, iron and sword are wealth. But now it''s not working, the officials will be confiscated directly. The cold weapon created is ready to be given to civilians to fight to the end after the city is broken.


    The great sultan has given a death order: "The city is in the people, the city is dead." How can it be called "jihad" if it is not dead?


    Whether the people will die with their enemies to the end will not be considered by the officials. If the defending officers are lost in the Awa area, they will follow.


    Everyone cares for themselves, who cares if the people will die in the end? If you can mobilize one by one, lure the enemy into the city, and then launch an attack, you must deter the enemy if you cannot win.


    ...


    Ava Defence Command, Major General Ozgur is worrying about the threat above his head. Without solving this problem, the enemy threw the bomb down from the sky, and the following set was chaotic.


    There may be armies that can change the face of the enemy''s bombing, but this does not include the Ottoman army. During the bombing period, there was a lot of ignorance in the mouth, shouting "God punishment", kneeling on the ground and praying for forgiveness.


    "The enemy''s airship is too powerful. What measures do you take?"


    With that said, Ozgur set his sights on Saltus. The airship was first invented by the French. It has been 90 years and the technology has been updated several times.


    It is rarely seen in Ottoman, but in developed countries in Europe, it has been used in life. There are even airship transport companies. Of course, such advanced enterprises usually have a difficult time.


    Counting on a group of clay buns that do n¡¯t even know what the airship is, Ozgur knows it ¡¯s unrealistic, just pinning his hopes on the top student, Saltus.


    In this era, there were not many overseas students sent by the Ottoman Empire, and a large part of them were influenced by Western thought. They returned to the revolution and there were not many honest people like Saltus.


    "Honest man" This is the label that Urzgul has put on Sartus, but anyone who learns a little bit about horse riding skills will not be sent to Ava.


    A bit of military common sense knows that the Ava region is near the Bosphorus and may become the front line at any time.


    The enemies this time are Russia and Austria. The Ottoman Empire''s odds are very low, and the Sudanese government is only pursuing a decent end to the war.


    A war that was almost doomed to failure. In addition to facing danger, officers on the front line also had to worry about being regarded as scapegoats after the war.


    Otherwise, Ava is not a major military force, nor is it a major general of Ozgur. Anyway, there are also two divisions under his command.


    Most of the people present were in the Ottoman army, or the backstage relationship was not strong enough, so they were put on the front line.


    Fiddled with the arm wrapped in gauze, Saltus slowly said: "General, air combat bombing for the first time in military history, no country has an effective response.


    However, when studying in France, some students made the idea of ??airship bombing. It is very difficult to knock down the airship.


    The bullet is not powerful enough, unless it hits the vital part, otherwise it will be difficult to cause a deadly threat even if it hits the airship. The best option is an artillery. Unfortunately, the elevation of the artillery is not enough to attack the air.


    In the current situation, we cannot counterattack the enemy effectively. The only thing that can be done is to harass the attack with a rifle, forcing the enemy to take off, thus reducing their hit rate. "


    Without solving the problem, Major General Ozgur was somewhat disappointed. The range of the rifle is limited, and the effective lethality of most rifles is only a few hundred meters, which means that as long as the enemy bombs at a height of kilometers, they will be powerless.


    Major General Ozgur continued to ask, "Does anyone else think differently?"


    A middle-aged officer stood up: "Her general, we can''t attack enemy airships, but it''s always possible to avoid bombing?


    If the enemy bombards at a height of 1,000 meters, then making some shelters, for example: disguising as weeds or shrubs, disturbing their vision, may reduce casualties. "


    A low-tech shelter, such as grass or shrubs, has already appeared in the military, but it is not used for air defense but to ambush in the field.


    Lieutenant Colonel Saltus objected: "No, it may work in jungle areas, but in the port of Sava, something messy appears, isn''t it a target for the enemy!"


    The middle-aged officer''s face sank, and his lips stunned: "Is it effective? I''ll know it after trying. We can artificially expose some false targets and attract enemy airships to bomb. These small changes are not so easy to notice."


    Major General Ozgur rubbed his forehead. He was happy to see the contradictions of his people. Only when his people fought, his authority could be perfectly guaranteed, but it was a non-war period.


    Now the enemy may come at any time, the internal contradiction is terrible, and a bad one will bring out the calamity.


    ...


    Binggui is speedy, and since he decides to land from the Ava region, naturally he will not leave the enemy preparation time. On the third day after the bombing, the coalition forces were ready to land.


    On April 18, 1874, under the cover of Austrian airships and warships, 50,000 Russian troops launched a landing operation in the Ava region.


    The roaring cannon sounded, and the airship roared. The smoke was pervading Ava again, and the cry of blood and fire seemed to vent the sorrow of the earth.


    The telescope picked up by Colonel Jules above the airship looked down at the ground, which was his favorite. The roar of gunfire and explosions was, in his opinion, the most beautiful movement.


    The Austrian airship bombing brigade has been established for more than ten years. There has been no shortage of various materials, but none of them have a record of success. Each airship soldier has a heavy pressure on their shoulders. They urgently need to prove themselves.


    As the only directly-administered troops of the General Staff, they are separated from the army and navy, and they are inevitably brought up to talk about military battles each year.


    As time went on, the call to cancel the airship was getting higher and higher in the Austrian army. If it was not for the support of the emperor, this army would have disappeared in the Austrian army.


    Lack of track record and no proof of their worth, this is the biggest shortcoming of the airship force. The army is a strong world, and speaking with records is more effective than anything.


    With the outbreak of the Second Near East War, airships finally had a place to play. After the Ava bomber, the Austrian military was shocked.


    Everyone was aware of the threat above their heads for the first time, and the claim that the airship was cancelled disappeared overnight. In particular, the navy who witnessed the bombing scene first reported to the country and requested to be equipped with air defense weapons.


    It doesn''t matter if the weapon is developed based on demand. The Navy is aware of the threat from the sky. To equip air defense weapons, the arsenal will naturally develop.


    As the commander of this airship bombing group, Jules has always had a dream to turn the airship unit into the air force and stand side by side with the army and navy.


    This is very difficult, and if you don''t have a track record, it is almost impossible to achieve this. The Army and the Navy will strongly oppose each other, and no one wants to have one more rival for military spending.


    Future wars require air support. It does not matter whether they are engaged in land or sea navigation. It is only a short time now. Everyone has not responded yet, and it will be proposed before long.


    The crisis awareness made Jules particularly enthusiastic about this operation. It is more convincing than any reason to want the support of high-level government and speak on the record.


    Intensive gunfire sounded, even at altitudes of several hundred meters, Colonel Jules could hear it. He also saw a little bit through the telescope, flashing a few meters away.


    In an instant, Colonel Jules responded and hurriedly ordered: "Command the fleet to take off, fly at an altitude of 1,200 meters, and carry out high-altitude bombing."


    At this time, two airships had been shot. Fortunately, these rifles had limited power. As long as they did not hit the vital parts, this point of injury would be deadly.


    The airship bombed the squadron and the Ottoman army below was relieved. During the short air-to-air shooting, there have been many accidents.


    There is no way, not all rifles can be shot directly into the sky. Designers did not even consider the threats in the sky during the design process.


    The number of 12 meters has exceeded the effective range of most breech rifles. This distance not only greatly reduces the hit rate, but also reduces the bullet''s lethality, or it can''t hit it at all.


    As a cost, the bomber''s hit rate will also be greatly reduced. Many times you can only bet on character. If you want to ensure the hit rate, it is best to bomb.


    Obviously, the enemy was ready, and all guns were fired against the air. Colonel Jules was afraid to go down and take risks.


    In case of bad luck, an airship will be reimbursed if it is hit. There are only dozens of such luxury goods in the entire Austrian army, and he cannot afford to lose them.


    Even high-altitude harassment is enough. Most of the coastal defences have been destroyed in the last bombing. This can not be repaired in just two or three days.


    Now it''s airship bombing and naval gun attack, how can the Ottoman army passively beaten have a good life?


    The casualties were not terrible yet I don''t know, anyway, the Russians have begun to land on the beach. On the airship, Colonel Jules could also see through the telescope that the Russian soldiers had landed and were attacked by Ottoman soldiers in the dark castle.


    Gatlin emerged from the corner galloping on the battlefield, and the Russian army suffered heavy casualties for a while. However, it was hard to bear down the fur, and the artillery was quickly set up to fight back.


    From the moment when the Russians successfully landed, there was no suspense in this landing battle, and it was nothing more than paying the size of the casualties.


    Seeing that the overall situation was set, Colonel Jules smiled cheerfully: "Order the troops to bomb freely and stay away from the port area. Don''t injure friendly forces by mistake."


    For the entire landing campaign, the coalition forces now have an advantage, and it can be said that the overall situation is set. But for the Russian soldiers fighting hard below, the trouble has just begun.


    The Ottomans were not so vulnerable, and many hidden fortifications were only exposed at this time, causing heavy casualties to the Russian army.


    The horn of "offensive" has sounded, countless Russian soldiers ...


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 Chapter 552： End of an era

    The landing battle continued into the evening, and the night marked a comma for the battle. At this time, the Russian army had successfully landed and established a camp.


    The news of victory has been passed to the Constantinople Union Command with the return of the airship force. The celebration banquet has already begun, and Asrest Commander did not attend the celebration.


    According to the report from the airship force, the Russian army also paid a considerable price during the landing process, and even a troop carrier was hit by enemy shells and almost sank in the port.


    With the firepower completely suppressed and bombs falling from the sky, the defensive forces still carried out an effective counterattack, which proved that the defending city was not a waste.


    If the defenders are smart enough, they will back off. Anyway, naval guns have a limited range, and if they recede a little further, the shells will not pass.


    In the field, short-arms met, and the role of airship bombing was lost. Once the two sides are fighting together, no one dares to throw bombs down, and no one can afford the responsibility of accidentally hurting the friendly forces.


    Knowing to know, Arest did not propose to disappoint. Anyway, all the Russians died. The Russian generals were not afraid of casualties. Why should he worry?


    Silently analyzed the situation and reported it to the Vienna government. Arest arranged for naval and airship forces to continue to attack the coastal cities of the Ottoman Empire, and all warfare in the Ava region was left to the Russians to command.


    At midnight, the Ankara Palace was brightly lit, and the news of the coalition''s landing in Ava was spread. The Sudanese government couldn''t sleep.


    Frankly, this is strategically beneficial to the Ottoman Empire. Really, according to the plan of the Vienna government, as long as the scorched earth plan is implemented within 30 kilometers of the coast and the people are expelled inland, the refugee wave can collapse the Sudanese government.


    However, this does not reassure the Sudanese government. Russia and Austria are both big countries. As long as the governments of both countries are willing to increase their military input, it is not a problem to open more fronts.


    Abdul-Aziz I: "The enemy has landed in the Ava region. It seems that our judgment is correct. The Russians cannot tolerate the closure of the Black Sea Strait for a long time.


    All we have to do now is to drag the enemy on Ava, until the Russians cannot withdraw from the war, so the Black Sea Strait cannot be lost.


    Before that, we have to address the threat of enemy airships. What plans does the military have? "


    Minister of War Elmour: "Your Majesty, according to the analysis of the data from the front line, neither rifles nor artillery can pose a threat to airships, and only airships can deal with them.


    The Ministry of War recommends that a number of airships be purchased from abroad as soon as possible to deal with enemy airship forces. Until then, we could only interfere with the enemy with a rifle. "


    Hermold knew the industrial strength of the Ottoman Empire, and very wisely chose to import instead of producing it himself.


    It is not that the Ottoman Empire could not be produced, the problem is that the quality of the airships produced was not guaranteed. What if the performance is not good enough to fly?


    Such similar oolong incidents happened from time to time in the Ottoman Empire. Taking the imitation rifle as an example, Ottoman was even more unbearable than the Russians. On the basis of being silly, large, thick, and tall, he also added "advantages" such as frequent jamming and bombing.


    "It''s better to buy" has long been recognized by the military, and Elmode has no confidence in the domestic manufacturing industry.


    We don''t know much about airships. To many people, this kind of weapons that can fly in the sky are high-tech products, not made by the Ottoman Empire, so buy them!


    In a way, this decision is completely correct. Given the level of corruption of the Ottoman bureaucrats, they were responsible for the production of airships, if they could not fly. The most fearful thing is that it just fell off immediately after flying up, and that would be fatal.


    ...


    In London, the British government is also discussing the issue of airships. It is a matter of principle that Great Britain must also have something that others have.


    Secretary of the Navy Robert sarcastically said: "The airships are spreading wildly outside, and even some media are catching the wind, irresponsibly saying that the era belonging to the sky has come.


    This is totally nonsense. Not to mention that the performance of the airship is not stable enough, even if we fly to the sky, can we not help it?


    Is it difficult to design an artillery for air attack? At that time, the airship built at great cost will be a living target in the sky, and no shelter will be found if you want to avoid it. "


    What a joke, how many years have the sea power era started, and the Royal Navy has not enjoyed enough glory? How can the era of "air dominance" come?


    The term live target may be exaggerated, but the airship is indeed invincible. And the cost of the airship is still very high, far exceeding the army equipment, and it is almost ready to catch up with the navy warships.


    Secretary of the Army Fox replied: "Yes, the power of airships is not as great as the outside world said, but it still has some value in the military.


    Especially in the land battle, this kind of overhead threat has too much influence on the morale of the army. The War Department proposes to add an army airship unit to defend British airspace. "


    Secretary of the Navy Robert immediately countered: "To protect the security of Britain, just leave it to our navy. As long as the Royal Navy is present, the enemy cannot come.


    Airship forces are placed under the navy and used to deter overseas enemies in order to achieve maximum effectiveness. "


    ...


    The dispute between the two seemed a little awkward. The front is devaluing the role of the airship, and the latter wants to take the airship force into the bag, which is obviously full of contradictions.


    However, the Prime Minister of Galston was too lazy to care, it was nothing more than a political struggle. The army and navy first teamed up to defeat the status of the airship force, but they wanted to earn their own subordinates and increase their right to speak in the battle for military expenses.


    Gilston waved his hand: "Two people, the time for the annual budget has not yet arrived, don''t quarrel in such a hurry. If you are interested in the airship unit, go back and do it yourself!"


    This is permissible. The military and navy''s military expenditures are at their disposal, and they only need to pass parliamentary review. It is legal to disrupt the Airship fleet and the HNA fleet.


    Everyone has heard the implication, there is no problem in building airship forces, and it is not acceptable if the government wants to increase military spending, at least not now.


    The Prime Minister of Galston is not a military mistress. He is very aware that an airship can not be established in one day. At least the development and manufacture of the airship will take time.


    The Austrian airship has been in existence for more than ten years, but it has a low sense of existence and has no bright record, which has been ignored by everyone.


    Even if the Vienna government didn''t pay much attention to it, after so many years of development, the airship manufacturing has gone a long way. It would take years for Britain to catch up.


    The Prime Minister did not believe that the crossing from civilian airships to military airships could be completed within a few days. Moreover, there are very few civil airships in Britain.


    There are no airships. What do you use to form an airship? At this time, special military expenditures will be increased, that is, meat buns and dogs. The army and navy have done things like cheating military expenses.


    The navy, in particular, is the best among them. The affair with the navies of France and Austria has provoked an arms race and cheated military expenses together, but it spread throughout the European continent.


    Since the window paper was ripped through, for so many years, no arms race has broken out in Britain, France or Austria. Whoever advocates the "two strong standards", everyone''s first reaction is "there is another deception of military spending."


    Facts have proved once again that as long as John Bull does not engage in matters, there will be far fewer international contradictions. The British parliament does not increase military spending on the navy, and the arms race naturally cannot continue.


    Just because France and Austria are unwilling to accept the "two strong standards" does not mean that the two countries are ready to catch up with the Royal Navy. The financial gap between everyone is still obvious.


    France + Austria> British> Austria> France, this financial equation relationship is still very clear to everyone.


    Why is Britain so anxious that there has been no war in Britain for a short time? After a few months, the arsenal should also design a military airship, and it will not be too late to discuss the issue of forming an airship.


    If you can''t figure it out, you can buy it directly from Austria or exchange technology. There is no such thing as a technology blockade these years, as long as you throw money at it, you can buy any technology.


    The prime minister was in no hurry, and now he was suffering from Ireland. Britain is a colonial power. What if overseas colonies follow the example given to Irish regional autonomy?


    On this issue, the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party have been arguing for many years, and it has continued to the present, and there is still no result.


    This is a question of positioning. From the beginning, the London government defined Ireland as a colony, not a homeland, which caused this series of problems.


    The bourgeoisie should bear most of this responsibility. For so many years, it has not been able to integrate Irish people. The main thing is that capitalists want cheap labor and refuse to treat the island of Ireland as a native.


    Including the Irish famine from 1845 to 1852, human and calamity factors exceeded natural disasters. After the famine, the London government not only mobilized food relief.


    Instead, the capitalists and landlords were allowed to speculate on the prices of local agricultural products. In just seven years, the local population of Ireland dropped by a quarter, and the seeds of division were planted.


    Since then, the Irish have become independent and want autonomy. National integration, stop dreaming, the two sides can''t even urinate in a gourd at all.


    The prime minister was pursuing, and wanted to solve the Irish problem thoroughly, and to pull out this hidden danger for Britain.


    In his opinion, this issue was more important than the Near East War. When the British Empire was strong, the Irish problem could be suppressed. Once Britain fell, this hidden danger threatened British security.


    The British Isles are self-contained, which is based on the mutual recognition and unity of everyone. If someone is the party leading the way, Britain''s homeland is not so safe.


    ...


    In Paris, the French government has lost sight of the problem of airships, and they have not paid much attention to even the Near East War.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III has come to the end of his life, and high-level government officials have gathered to wait for the emperor to breathe. It should not be listening to the emperor''s teachings.


    Near death, Napoleon III naturally had to arrange the funeral. The crown prince Eugen was 18 years old, about the same age as Franz''s succession. Napoleon III thought that his son could handle the affairs of the government, and regents were not needed.


    After the arrangements were made, the others were passed away, and the Crown Prince Ouren remained in the room. Napoleon III held his son''s hand, the father and the son looked at each other.


    "Ou Ren, the empire will be entrusted to you. France is not as stable as it appears on the surface, and the undercurrent inside has never stopped.


    Remember to be vigilant at all times. Paris has not been stable since the Great Revolution, and new folk ideas are too active. Like a gunpowder barrel, Mars could explode at all.


    What France needs now is to lay a solid foundation. It is necessary to avoid war with European countries as much as possible before it can completely digest the Italian region. Even if we really want to fight, we can''t provoke war on our own initiative.


    European countries are very alert to us. The annexation of Italy is the final bottom line for all countries, and one step forward is the abyss hell.


    And ... be careful ... Ying ... Austria ... "


    Before he could finish speaking, Napoleon III took a breath. Leaving at this time may also be a good thing for him. Compared to the dark end of the original time and space, Napoleon III is now an unprecedented success.


    Economically, French industry and commerce developed rapidly during the Napoleon III era and was the second country to complete industrialization among the powers. He also let Paris successfully get rid of the "stinky" word series, and since then, "stinky London" is left in Europe.


    Politically, Napoleon III broke the shackles imposed on France after the Anti-French War and completed the great revival of France. It annexed the Italian region and fulfilled the dream of a great nation for the people.


    Diplomatically, the three-nation alliance of Britain, France, and Austria was established, which established France as a great power in the world and got rid of isolation.


    In military affairs, it is worth mentioning that there is no outstanding achievement. Fortunately, no achievements have been made in this area. Otherwise, the French Empire is still absent, which is an unknown.


    The emperor Euren, who had been crying, forbearing his grief, gently put down Napoleon III''s hand. Convene everyone to discuss aftermath.


    The death of the emperor is a major event, not only to deal with the aftermath, but also to consider the political impact.


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 Chapter 553： Throne

    On April 21, 1874, Napoleon III died of illness at the Palace of Versailles. The news quickly seized the popularity of the Near East War, and everyone''s eyes gathered in Paris.


    Franz of Vienna Palace sighed deeply. A competitor just left.


    After adjusting his mood, Franz soon recovered.


    "When Napoleon III went, the transfer of rights in France was indispensable. In a short time, we should not worry about the threat from the west. The next step is to hurry up.


    All of us in Berlin and London can start to act. This change in the European situation has a bearing on the international landscape in the coming decades, and it must not let the situation get out of control. "


    I have to say that strategic layout is trouble. Mistakes anywhere can trigger a chain reaction.


    Even the death of Napoleon III is within the calculation range. If he persists for a few more years, Franz''s European strategy must be completely overturned.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the situation in France is more chaotic than we had previously estimated. Napoleon III has just died, and the French government has also fallen into a struggle for rights.


    Napoleon IV, who is about to ascend to the throne, has insufficient prestige and cannot suppress the veterans in the government. Currently, the major factions are fighting very hard.


    If the internal struggle does not end, I am afraid that the French will not have the energy to intervene in international affairs in the short term, and our plan to attract enemies may not work. "


    The French government''s internal fighting was deliberately created by Napoleon III, and the rights of the emperor could only be guaranteed if his ministers fought.


    Napoleon III died too early and paved the way for Crown Prince Euren too short to establish prestige and fail to overpower everyone.


    In this case, let the following ministers fight each other, and the little emperor appeared as an arbiter. After a few years, the emperor''s status has been stabilized, and then the ministers below will be replaced.


    This is a very clever conspiracy technique that can achieve a smooth transition of imperial power. It is just that the sequelae are also great. A continuous government will waste a lot of energy and affect the development of the country.


    The French family has a great career and slow development is not a big problem. There are almost no external threats, and no country will miss it and run to invade France.


    France, which is constantly infighting, obviously will not jump out to do things. Even if you covet the resources in Belgium and the Rhineland region, there are many teammates who are holding back, it is difficult to become a reality.


    As long as the French main force does not come out, Austria can''t help the French. According to the plan, it was tempting France to send troops to the Rhineland region, and Austria pulled the European countries together to form an anti-French alliance.


    Do n¡¯t think that Lanxi ¡¯s soldiers are strong and strong, but now they really ca n¡¯t fight in the Napoleonic era. Once again, they will not be able to support the anti-French war.


    Franz nodded: "It doesn''t matter, the possibility of this plan is very low, it becomes the best of nature, and it doesn''t matter if it fails.


    France is not our real enemy, and the nations of Europe are not our real enemies. Our real enemies will always be ourselves. "


    Franz couldn''t help but be excited when he said the last word. After so many years of development, Austria has finally developed to the point of ignoring external threats.


    The situation on the European continent has been beyond recognition. In the situation of confrontation between Russia and Russia, there is only one France left, which has not threatened the security of Austria.


    From the beginning, the Vienna government had two sets of plans: balancing the power of Russia and Russia or defeating France.


    No matter which one is achieved, Austria will emerge from the crisis of multi-line operations. It is not easy to defeat France, then continue to implement the strategy of balance between Russia and Russia.


    This was learned from the British. John Niu achieved maximum benefits while implementing the Continental Balance Policy, and Franz naturally had to follow suit.


    ...


    In Berlin, after receiving the news that Napoleon III was dead, William I was almost crazy, this is simply "want to fall asleep and encounter a pillow".


    Russia and Austria are ravaging the Ottoman Empire, and the French are dying again. It can be said that William I ¡¯s biggest stumbling block to the Polish throne is gone.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman reminded: "Your Majesty, things are not so optimistic. The death of Napoleon III only means that the probability of French intervention is reduced, which does not mean that it will not interfere at all.


    Although the Near East War restrained some of Austria''s energy, they still had the power to intervene. We also have to consider the response of the British. The London government does not want to see us really rise.


    If we want to annex Poland, we better get the support of two of the three countries: Britain, France, Austria, and at least their acquiescence. "


    The excited William I woke up instantly, and it was too early to be happy now. Without leveling up the three great powers, the annexation of Poland was a mirror.


    "This is really a question. If we deal with France and Austria, how much will it cost?"


    Benefits are always the best outbreak of solving problems. If they cannot be resolved, the benefits must not be large enough. Don''t look at European countries'' opposition to Prussia''s annexation of Poland, as long as interests are in place, opposition can also turn into support.


    The choice to buy France and Austria is also a practical need. The Russian Empire is a deadly enemy, and the Berlin government cannot buy it; the strength of the British is at sea, and the possibility of sending troops to interfere is very small.


    Jeffrey Friedman thought about it and said, "In the current situation, we can promise France and Austria to support Austria''s annexation of the Ottoman Empire and the German Federation and France''s annexation of Belgium as a transaction.


    When necessary, you can also promise to sell the Rhineland region to the French and Austria to the southern part of Poland. "


    Promise promises, whether they can be fulfilled depends on the actual situation. Just as the Ottoman Empire was divided up, Franz also promised the Russians more than half of the Balkan Peninsula, and in the end most of them fell into the hands of Austria.


    The Vienna government also did not violate the agreement. The extra territory was bought by Austria from the French, not from the Ottoman Empire.


    It''s just that it''s Prussian turn, the situation has changed. France and Austria are too strong, and the possibility of a change is small. The promise now is likely to become a reality.


    The room was silent, and everyone was weighing the pros and cons. In this respect, Bismarck was bold enough to write a short check directly to Napoleon III, turning his head and turning his face into disapproval.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Mao Qi broke the silence: "You can try to fight for it. As long as you can annex Poland, the gap between our strengths and that of France and Austria will be greatly reduced, and then things will be different.


    In the future, we can also draw the attention of the French to the Low Countries and Austria to the Ottoman Empire.


    Don''t forget the response of other European countries, maybe the promise now does not need to be fully fulfilled. "


    This is not the first time that this has happened on the European continent. If other European countries interfere and the transaction cannot proceed smoothly, France and Austria will not be able to accuse Prussia of default.


    This is similar to the plan of William I, who had long been prepared to let the British finally come out to make trouble and prevent France and Austria from expanding into Central Europe.


    After a pause, William I made the decision: "Let''s do it now. It will create the established facts and then negotiate later. The result will be more favorable to us."


    If possible, William I wanted to annex the German Federal Empire. Unfortunately, the difficulty is too great, and the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, cannot agree.


    Everyone knows Austria''s German unification strategy, even for political propaganda, the Vienna government will interfere with it.


    The French also wanted to annex the territory west of the Rhine, with the German Federal Barrier in the middle, and the Rhineland region was an enclave. If Prussia annexes the German Confederation and the territory becomes one, it will not be easy to pay attention.


    Different from the original time and space, in order to prevent Austria from annexing the German Federation, John Cow has invested a lot of resources in the German Federation, which is completely treated as a son.


    The relationship between the two sides is close, and it is above Belgium and the Netherlands. The German Confederation is also playing a balance, the Navy is completely British equipment, the Army is basically all Austrian equipment.


    Relying on good diplomatic relations, the Vienna government has no way to use force against the German Federation. If we want to unify the German region, we have negotiated. As long as Austria can settle the European countries, they will not object.


    The seemingly coordinated move is actually a very clever political means, which has pushed the responsibility of undermining the unity of the German region to the international forces.


    Regardless of the end result, the interests of the ruling class will not be compromised. You do n¡¯t even have to worry about national defense security, you are in trouble, and you can justly ask Austria for help.


    There are also factors in the Vienna government''s abandonment of the national policy of the German Unification Plan.


    The seemingly coordinated reunification actually hides a lot of mystery. Through peaceful negotiation and reunification, the government can only get a nominal reunification, and it will also lay hidden dangers for the division of the empire.


    Franz is not a fame-seeking man. Just a nominal dominion is not worth Austria''s bet on the entire empire.


    Then everyone acted together. The more the German Federation cooperated, the more the European countries worried that after Austria unified the German region, the integration strength would be soared in a short time, and everyone desperately prevented Austria from annexing the German Federation.


    ...


    Warsaw, as if everyone was paying attention to the succession of the Polish throne overnight, experts and scholars have commented in the newspapers, and all the problems encountered in Poland are attributed to the absence of a king.


    This is not nonsense, they still have evidence. All the great powers in Europe have monarchs, either kings or emperors.


    Republican countries cannot even choose a representative. The division of the American civil war in Europe has been promoted as a negative textbook. "The emperor took turns" was considered one of the main causes of the American Civil War.


    Who knows true or false? Anyway, monarchy nations are so propaganda, talk too much, everyone will believe.


    Radical newspapers have begun to publicly accuse the government of deliberately preventing the king from being created for the sake of their rights.


    This statement cannot be miscalculated. The Polish government does not want the king to appear, affecting their rights.


    But if this cover is opened, it must never be admitted. Now in the era of monarchy, constitutional monarchy was established when Poland gained independence.


    The Constitution is so clear that the Polish interim government cannot afford the charge. Looking at the crowds marching outside, the Prime Minister Donbrovsky knew that he could not continue.


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 Chapter 554： farce

    In Paris, the French are holding a funeral for Napoleon III. The crowds outside were enough to prove the popularity of Napoleon III.


    On this day, the French workers took a collective vacation, and the capitalists would not want to take a vacation. Napoleon III''s title of "Socialist Emperor" was not a joke. The influence of the workers exceeded anyone.


    The spontaneous organization of the people''s mourning activities, compared with the bleakness of time and space, has to be said to be a satire.


    Although there were many people at the funeral, there were very few guests. The sequelae of the Bonaparte''s poor popularity are vividly reflected here.


    The European royal families seemed to be very busy. Except for the French people who ate their meals, the rest of the nobles only sent representatives to attend, and some even were too lazy to send them.


    Taking the Habsburgs as an example, Franz sent a side Count to deal with things in the past. Even if the two countries are allies, the royal families of the two countries cannot change their dislike.


    The grievance in it was a mess, and it was not clear for a while. Not only the Habsburgs, but most European nobles were unfriendly to the Bonaparte family.


    The aristocracy also held revenge. Napoleon swept across the European continent that year. I don''t know how many people''s rice bowls were hit. How could this account be calculated?


    If the Bonaparte family has also fallen, it is estimated that everyone will feel better. Now the result is just the opposite. The Bonaparte family is still glorious. When you see this outbreak family, everyone is jealous too late, how can you go and support them.


    Napoleon IV died of gilding in South Africa in the original time and space, but it was full of excitement. Many people speculated that the British royal family planned the murder.


    The reason was: When Napoleon IV encountered the Zulu warrior, Lieutenant Kerry and his men were only 50 yards away from Euren, but they were withdrawn without a shot.


    There must be an article behind this obviously abnormal behavior, and it is difficult to say who planned it.


    There are too many enemies in the Bonaparte family, who are capable of planning such low-level accidents, at least three figures.


    There is no way, the last heir to the line is dead, the Bonaparte family not only loses hope of restoration, but also loses the ability to track down the real murderer.


    At the funeral, the atmosphere was a bit weird. If anyone pays attention, they will find that many people have a gloat expression. If it is not the right occasion, I am afraid to laugh.


    Yes, some people just come to see jokes. The crown prince Eugen, who was just about to succeed Napoleon III, was too young, and the French government was bound to have a fierce battle.


    For example: Victor Emmanuel II, former King of Sardinia, came to see the lively. Napoleon III drove him out of office. He hated it for a long time, and now he is here to hit the ground.


    He put his smile on his face unabashedly, and ignored the murderous eyes of Ou Ren completely. Europe does not have the habit of being a king, even if he is a former king, that is a king.


    As a member of the remembering interest group, no matter how angry Ou Ren is, it is impossible to defeat the king. It''s still at the funeral site, it''s even more difficult to do it.


    Perhaps it seems to many people that this approach is very unwise. This has stimulated people. Can''t do it on the bright side, can''t they secretly retaliate?


    However, Victor Emmanuel II had a reason to do it. Now the Sardinian Organization of Renaissance under his leadership has joined forces with the Italian Revolutionary Party.


    Now that the Italian independence movement is at a low ebb, as the leader of the public, Victor Emmanuel II must do something exciting.


    Napoleon III''s funeral was used by him and could be mixed in. Naturally, someone cooperated and wanted to see the ugly people of the Bonaparte family.


    Anyway, after attending the funeral, he left with the guests. If the French want to intercept that, it''s better. They can also hype public opinion. Countries that want to see French jokes will not give up this opportunity.


    ...


    Franz didn''t care about the farce at the funeral of Napoleon III. It was all a minor problem. That is to say, taking a child for four years, I can''t stand the stimulus. If I change an old churros, I will never bother.


    They have destroyed their country, taken away their throne, are they not allowed to have a little temper?


    I just laughed beside them, and didn''t run out of trouble and disturb the funeral order, so I treat these guys as air.


    If you want to settle the accounts with the Japanese leader, why bother with it for a while. As the Emperor of France, it was not easy to fight a few clowns.


    As long as their financial resources are cut off, the custody of these guys will soon cry. Xun Jun''s affairs can not be done, then let them worry about Chaimiyou salt every day in the second half of their lives.


    The exiled monarch has a hard time, and there are a lot of people who follow the meal. It is absolutely impossible to have money.


    Franz has seen it in this regard. Massimilino has failed so much. Hundreds of people have rushed to run over.


    If it wasn''t for the Franz brother who often paid for it, and the Empress Sophie was secretly subsidizing it, not to mention keeping the emperor''s pomp and being able to feed so many people, it would not be easy.


    These people were screaming. They wanted to counterattack Mexico. They really wanted them to implement it. But there is no way, it must be raised.


    Don''t look at the abilities of these people. With these people and without them, those are two concepts. Without these people helping to shake the flag and wash the white, what is the reputation?


    Franzken spent money to support a group of idealistic arrogance parties, which is to let these people go around to promote Massimilino''s reform measures, whether practical or not, in line with Mexico''s national conditions, at least it looks very good.


    People who eat the melon without knowing the truth can easily be taken to the side by not thinking about deep-seated problems.


    Of course, these people''s activities in Austria are also restricted. They can''t go anywhere. Articles they write are published selectively.


    A large number of them were sent to France for further studies by Franz, which is so well-known for learning the restoration experience of the Bonaparte dynasty.


    At present, the effect is good. Massimiliano''s renaissance organization has been established and has attracted many Mexican students to participate.


    These are all bad times. Looking at the domestic warlords playing that hi, these people finally find that the emperor is better.


    Affected by public opinion, many people think about it and find that Massimilino I did nothing bad.


    As the newspaper said, the local warlords in Mexico were too powerful, and the emperor''s orders could not be implemented.


    Because of opposition to the emperor''s reform, the conservatives and the warlords rebelled together, and the Revolutionary Party was a fool who was fooled.


    Behind this, Franz sponsors Massimilino 200,000 Aegis every year. It can be said that public opinion was pulled back by money.


    The pressure on Victor Emmanuel II will be much greater. One is not just practicing, and the other is taking actual action to restore the country. It is not a grade in terms of cost.


    Although there are many gold sponsors secretly sponsored, the amount is not large, and Victor Emmanuel II, who has a large group of men, is short of money. If you do n¡¯t have enough money, you must create a topic, mobilize everyone''s patriotic enthusiasm, or use a big flicker technique to increase the investment.


    As long as the source of funds is cut off, the momentum of these resurgent organizations will immediately drop many grades, after all, people also want to eat.


    ...


    Intelligence chief Tyron: "His Majesty, the Prussians have acted. In recent days, Polish newspapers have been scolding the government and attributed the Polish chaos to the absence of a king and high-level government struggles for power.


    The foundation of the East-Brovsky government is unstable. It was only through popular support that it barely won the election. The Prussians were entangled in public opinion. They are now pinning their hopes on international interference.


    However, Napoleon III just died, and everyone was paying attention to the future political direction of France. For a while, he could not consider Poland.


    If there is no accident, the Polish parliament will re-elect a king election within a month at most, this time with far fewer competitors, and William I''s election is almost doomed. "


    The number of competitors has decreased. This is not because the Prussians are making a ghost. It is because many people are scared by the chaos in Poland and do not want to go to this muddy water.


    Don''t look at how big Bobo hasn''t been independent for a long time, there are a lot of things that come out. In the international arena, they assume themselves as if they are already a member of the great powers.


    The self-proclaimed sixth largest country in Europe, second only to the five countries of Britain, France, and Russia, has not considered the feelings of Spain, the German Federation, and the Nordic Federation. The three countries are no worse than Poland in terms of comprehensive national strength.


    Even the humble small countries of the Netherlands and Portugal may not be as good as Poland in terms of comprehensive national strength. Don''t look at them because they have a small population, but they have colonies and their economic strength exceeds Poland.


    Even if this is the case, even if it is a propaganda need, an appropriate exaggeration of one''s own strength is acceptable. Not long ago, Austria ¡¯s diplomatic oolong almost used force against Poland, which made many people understand.


    The Kingdom of Poland looks good. It is also a medium-sized country in continental Europe. In theory, as long as it develops well, it is possible to join the power club.


    But the geographical location is really too bad, sandwiched between the three countries. The sudden Austrian-Poland conflict reminded many people of the old story of the three countries dividing up Poland.


    Poor geographical location + love to die, clearly a huge pit. No one wants to be the king of the country. After weighing the advantages and disadvantages, many people choose to give up.


    Franz raised his tea cup and took a sip: "Keep staring, don''t act rashly. The Darkman on the British side can start, and it will start immediately after William I is elected King of Poland.


    Be careful not to expose us. It would be better to let the German Federal Empire take the initiative and they jumped out to compete with the French for the Rhineland.


    We and the British have received the news that the French want to buy Rhineland. In order to prevent the French from continuing to expand and support the German Federation to acquire the Rhineland region, it is much more reasonable. "


    Austria has a great influence in the German Federation. Many big aristocrats and senior government officials have secretly contacted the Vienna government. It is not difficult to push them out. The problem is that it is difficult to keep them secret.


    No one can guarantee that these people will not leak. Separate bets have always been the way of these people, while maintaining contact with Austria, they have not dealt with other forces.


    The front foot promised to keep it secret, and the back foot sold the secret. This kind of thing doesn''t happen too much in continental Europe.


    Especially such things that affect national decision-making cannot be achieved by one or two people. Too many people need to be launched. If someone leaks information, it is difficult to find out who is a traitor.


    Intelligence chief Tyren answered thoughtfully: "Yes, Your Majesty. We will first reveal the secret trade between France and France, and then let the British push the German Federation to fight."


    The Berlin government issued a short check, which is not important, as long as everyone thinks it is true.


    In the face of international pressure, if the Prussians dare to hard-top, Franz would dare to join forces with European countries to intervene. From the beginning, he was ready to force the Berlin government to abandon the Rhineland region.


    In the 19th century, if a country wanted to be strong, it must first have enough coal and iron. Without these things, heavy industry would not develop.


    Originally, Germany could be developed in time and space. The most important thing is that they have the coal and iron resources in the Rhineland region, and then they can have the glory of the Ruhr industrial zone.


    In a short period of time, this part of the resource is missing, and the effect may not be obvious. With the further development of industrial technology, the sequelae will erupt.


    Even the annexation of the Kingdom of Poland cannot compensate for this loss of resources. Coal resources in Europe are mainly distributed in England, the Central European Rhineland, Ukraine, Silesia, and the Balkans.


    Unfortunately, the Donbass coal field in Ukraine is still far away, and the Kingdom of Prussia is out of reach. The Silesian region fell into the hands of Austria again. After losing the Rhineland region, sooner or later the Kingdom of Prussia will delay industrial development due to coal problems.


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 Chapter 555： Tucheng

    After five days of hard fighting in the Asia Minor Peninsula, after paying the price of nearly 3,000 casualties, the Russian army finally leveled the enemy of the port, and Ava was like a peeled cherry.


    Admiral Ivanov has been on the front line to oversee the battle. It was just a port battle and it took five days, which was very detrimental to the Russian army''s next battle plan.


    Binggui is fast, and the most important thing to get through the Black Sea Strait quickly is one word-fast.


    Ottoman inland traffic is blocked, and the Austrian Navy has blocked the sea. What they need most to move their troops is time.


    In advance, the Sudanese government is not sure of the exact landing site of the coalition forces and can only fully deploy it. Even now, while defending the coast of the Strait, the Sudanese government must prevent coalition forces from directly attacking Huanglong.


    The Ottoman Empire has lost its capital once, and it cannot be lost a second time. If Ankara really falls and the Asia Minor Peninsula is divided into two, the Sudanese government will have no choice but to die.


    According to the Russian army''s plan, they should win Ava in two days, then quickly expand around, make a stance that will directly attack Huanglong, and force the Sudanese government to mobilize the surrounding army to intercept.


    It''s impossible now. With three more days, the situation is completely different. The Sudanese government has had time to readjust its deployment and the difficulty of the war has increased.


    Ivanov''s cold heart melted as he watched the stretchers carrying the wounded passing by, listening to the wailing of the wounded.


    Reluctant to endure the anger, Ivanov ordered: "Lieutenant General Verasol immediately sought help from the coalition command and asked Austrian medical personnel to treat the wounded.


    Lieutenant General Harrods, you are responsible for directing the rest of the aftermath. Today, the enemies of Ava City must be eliminated. "


    This is all he can do. There is a serious shortage of medical personnel in the Russian army. It can only protect the personal safety of officers. If the soldiers are injured, they can only be left to their fate.


    In the past, there was no way. How could a war not be dead? The price of medicine is so high and the Tsarist government is poor.


    Moreover, the medical staff were all middle class in the Russian Empire. They lived comfortably in the country, and few people joined the army.


    Not only the Russian army, most countries in the world have this common problem. Relatively speaking, countries like Austria and Prussia are doing better.


    The Vienna government built the Medical and Nursing Academy lavishly more than a decade ago, and trained a large number of medical and nursing personnel. Under the compulsory military service system, these people will also serve in the army.


    In addition, the army itself has trained some first-aid personnel on the battlefield. For the same time, the Austrian army''s field medical rescue system is considered to be the most complete.


    Admiral Ivanov was not the one who had to face his life and suffer, but now the Austrians were in charge of logistics, so he naturally offered help.


    It is not extravagant that every soldier can get enough medicines, and at least an effective battlefield first aid must be carried out to try to save the wounded as much as possible.


    The severely wounded are very regrettable. In this era, medical technology is limited, and the possibility of rescue is very low, and many people are abolished even if they are rescued.


    Some casualties could not bear the pain and needed help from their comrades-in-arms. The war is so cruel, "one will succeed and the other is dead", that is no exaggeration.


    "Yes, Your Excellency Commander," the two answered in unison.


    Having said that, leaving their orders, Admiral Ivanov continued to inspect the battlefield. Looking around, it was full of potholes bombarded by shells.


    The smell of blood and smoke was clear and audible. Under the sun, the earth was extremely yellow and red, and the atmosphere was strange.


    Walking and walking, Ivanov seemed to have stepped on his feet. Looking down, he was a head with only half of his head left. It had been covered with a thin layer of soil, and Ivanov stepped out to expose it.


    Frowning, Ivanov moved on. The flames had just extinguished, and there was no time to clear the battlefield. He saw the broken limbs along the way.


    Arms, thighs, head, internal organs ... As long as there are parts on the human body, they can be found here. This is a **** on earth. If it is not strong inside, ordinary people will probably collapse at first glance.


    (Dare to describe in detail, **** violence is 404, the author can only ...)


    For soldiers like Ivanov, this is all pediatrics. The battlefield was originally full of blood, dead bones, and **** scenes. He had seen more **** scenes, and his heart was already numb.


    "Ugh!"


    He sighed secretly, and Ivanov was not sure whether the war was correct. If possible, he would choose the original "harassment plan".


    ...


    In the city of Ava, the Ottoman army has almost run, leaving behind the daredevil team that is blocking the enemy.


    These people are mostly fanatics. Not only do they want to stay hard, they also organize civilians to stay hard together.


    Weapons have been sent down. Due to insufficient quantity, most people can only hold cold weapons in their hands. Knives, swords, spears, bows and arrows seem to have returned to the Middle Ages overnight.


    Akyol''s apprentices were among them. They took a slow response and did not flee the city of Ava. They can only coexist with the city and die.


    As the first city to be conquered, Ava''s resistance will definitely be the most intense. The Sudanese government lacks confidence in winning the battlefield and attempts to use this drastic means to scare off the enemy.


    If all Ottomans are desperate to resist, even Austria, a big family, cannot afford it, and war also needs to consider costs, and it is impossible to endlessly invest.


    The teenager asked with a trembling: "Master, is the enemy really going to kill us all?"


    No one can keep calm before life and death, let alone a teenager? The age of middle school students, who should have been studying in school and learning knowledge, was forced to leave the battlefield.


    Akyol pretended to be calm and calmly said, "Who knows! After a while, your kid will be a little smarter. Once out of their sight, just find a corner to hide, and insist on it until it gets dark and we will run again . "


    Akjor''s hands were shaking as he spoke, and apparently he wasn''t as calm and calm as he was.


    Protecting the home and defending the country is too extravagant for these little citizens who are in a state of precariousness.


    The enemy is not terrified. I don''t know. The horror of the Ottoman government, they have experienced it.


    Ava is also a port city. Naturally, it is unavoidable to be impacted by external ideas, and everyone''s consciousness is also slowly changing.


    The Ottoman government that had enslaved them gradually developed resentment and lost loyalty. This change was usually inconspicuous, and it changed at the point of life and death.


    The Russian army has begun. The Ottomans lurking inside the building have not stopped, and it is not the time for a decisive battle.


    The people of Wuhe can''t win the regular army, and cold weapons can''t do more than hot weapons.


    The city of Ava has been abandoned, and the remaining garrison troops have been withdrawn outside the city, preparing to stop the Russians by relying on the terrain and slow the speed of the Russian army.


    If you want to trouble the Russians, the best night is when the black lights are blind. At that time, the people in the city can take advantage of the terrain to create big troubles for the Russian army.


    The plan will never change quickly. The Russian army is not a small sheep. It comes to eat meat when entering the city. The Tsarist government is poor, and the Russian army has always had the tradition of replacing plunder with plunder.


    The Russian army who participated in the Battle of Ava was no exception. The Vienna government provided them with logistics materials, but they did not send them troops.


    Even if Franz was willing to give it, the tsarist government did not dare to. If it really goes on and breaks the Russian army''s cheap salary system, how will the war be fought?


    If the sacrifice is so large, how can it make up for everyone''s hurting heart if it does not reap a benefit from the city of Ava.


    In the face of the Russian soldiers who entered the door, the ambush of the Ottomans could not proceed. No need to say, then hit it!


    Crying, shouting and killing sounded through the sky. Russian soldiers had long red eyes on the battlefield. Naturally, in the face of the Ottomans who dared to resist, they naturally raised the butcher knife.


    By the time Lieutenant Harrods reacted, Ava was originally a small city. Because of the war, he ran away another batch, and the unlucky eggs left now are only 20,000 or 30,000.


    With such a small population, how could it be the opponent of tens of thousands of Russian troops? The battle continued into the evening. Except for some lucky people who hid and escaped, the rest became ghosts of Russian soldiers.


    Clearing up the whole city really did, everyone was almost dead, and Ava was naturally safe. But the sequelae made Lieutenant General Harrods cry.


    How did the robbery say it turned into a "slaying city"? Well, this is not to blame the Russian soldiers, seeing the Ottomans holding weapons in their hands, they just destroy the enemy in advance.


    Just for this reason, it is estimated that the Russians themselves will believe. After speaking, no one would believe it.


    Massacres are not popular in continental Europe, and of course massacres of "indigenous people" are not counted. It''s just that it''s a thing of the past. Even in the late 19th century, even the colonial slaughter will cover it up.


    At this point, Lieutenant General Harosev could only recognize it arrogantly, and he had worn the General Butcher''s hat.


    Fortunately, this is the Ottoman Empire. In the European world, Ottomans are not much higher than indigenous peoples.


    Lieutenant General Harrods was pleased that with the grievances of the Ottoman Empire and Russia, domestic radicals and religious figures would support him, and the tsarist government could not use him as a scapegoat.


    ...


    The next day, Admiral Ivanov, who had just entered the city, was stunned by this horrible "war result." As the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, he thinks that the problem will be more comprehensive.


    On the surface, many people clapped their hands to applaud the grudges of the European world and the Ottoman Empire.


    But politically, it is not simply to look at grievances. This incident has provided European countries with an excuse to interfere in this war. I am afraid that before long, St. Petersburg will face diplomatic pressure from the international community.


    Realizing the seriousness of the incident, Ivanov immediately ordered: "Immediately block the news, give a password to what happened in the city of Ava, and announce the expulsion of the people in the city."


    That''s it, we can only play tricks. Except for not acknowledging, Admiral Ivanov did not know what to do.


    After a pause, he glared at Lieutenant General Kharov, and Ivanov added: "Take the matter as soon as possible and report it to the Allied Command and St. Petersburg. This matter is no longer something we can handle ourselves. . "


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 Chapter 556： Create panic

    Vienna Palace, just received the good news that Ava was conquered, before Franz was too happy, bad news followed.


    The Russians provided reasons that Franz didn''t care. "Slaying the City" has become a fact. It is too difficult for participants to keep so many secrets. What is needed now is aftercare.


    It doesn''t matter if you change time. Anyway, the reputation of the bear is not good, and adding a "butcher" name will not lose a piece of meat.


    Occasions of city slaughter are rare in Europe, and similar things are often done. On the surface, robbery is more civilized than slaughtering a city. In fact, robbery often has similar consequences as slaughtering a city. The food is all gone. How can the people live?


    Prior to the 19th century, the main reason for the inability of the population in continental Europe was the robbery accompanying the war, and a large number of people starved to death due to lack of food.


    Not to mention the colonies, no one is much cleaner than anyone else. It was just that the colonial empire controlled the right to speak the world, and everyone pretended not to see it.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the news of Ava''s slaughter must not be concealed, and immediate rehabilitation is now required.


    The public opinion is not worried, the people will not care about the life and death of the Ottomans, and at most they will say a few words, the trouble is the British. If the London government takes the opportunity to do things, it will be very politically unfavorable to us. "


    In the end, it was directly determined that the Russian army had slaughtered the city, and the Russian explanation was not believed at all.


    Franz also didn''t believe the Russian explanation. The local people fiercely resisted what he believed was, but everyone jumped out to resist the Russian invasion. Isn''t this funny?


    The Ottoman Empire was a multi-ethnic country, and many nations dreamed of independence. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the Vienna government has contacted many national leaders in Ottoman.


    Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Arabs, Kurds, and other nations all have a tendency to be independent.


    Let them rise up and rebel, maybe everyone will hesitate, but let them die for the Ottoman Empire, that is absolutely impossible.


    Are there any ethnic minorities in Ava City? I''m afraid no one will believe this statement. If you want to cover up the past, you have to leave some people to testify!


    The ethnic conflicts in the Ottoman Empire are serious. Under normal circumstances, it is not difficult to find a group of oppressed minorities to testify. Who cares about the truth before hatred?


    Perhaps many people will clap their hands and say that the Russians are doing a good job. Not to mention that these oppressed nations, even in Austria, many people applaud the Russians.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Napoleon III has just died and Napoleon IV has just succeeded to the throne. Internal conflicts are enough for him to work. The French have no energy to participate in the Near East War.


    The Paris government is just waving its flag. Without taking any practical action, the London government can''t actually do much.


    The Prussians were so busy annexing Poland that they didn''t care about the life of the Ottoman allies. Maybe they will be grateful that this incident broke out and helped them distract international attention.


    The war in Ava was done by the Russians alone, and it did not affect us. As long as the Russians bite and don''t recognize them, they can drag on.


    The world is not very peaceful. News happens every moment. Let''s deal with it coldly for a while. When new news comes out, public opinion won''t take care of it. "


    This treatment is a bit shameful, and the tsarist government will bear all the pressure. There are no soldiers landing in Austria, and it is not difficult to clear the relationship.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz made the decision: "Don''t worry, leave this option to the Tsarist government.


    The Russian army will either purge the military discipline and avoid similar situations; or continue to kill all the way. Although there are many such oppositions, there are also many supporters.


    The Ottoman Empire is a European nightmare, and it can now be completely eradicated, presumably the people will not resist. The Russians have no reputation at all, and no matter how bad they are. "


    Friends of the dead do not die. Since the incident was provoked by the Russian army, it was time for the Tsarist government to come out of its own hands, and Franz didn''t want to take the trouble.


    Perhaps it is still a good thing for the Tsarist government. The Russian people have never been afraid of the cruelty of the Tsar to their enemies, and the Ava slaughter can also distract the domestic people.


    Anyway, as long as the Tsarist government is won, the prestige brought by the war can be used to suppress the rebound caused by the reform.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II''s face was gloomy and terrible. At the critical moment, the chain is broken again. The truth of the "Awa slaughtered" is not important, what is important is how to deal with it.


    Anyway, people were killed by the Russian army. Even if they refused, they couldn''t stop the public. This responsibility could not be pushed out.


    I saw that Alexander II threw it away, threw out the documents in his hand, and gave a cold drink: "Huh!" Turning his back to the people and asking, "What is the position of the Vienna government, and they are responsible for the diplomacy of this war of?"


    Yes, Russia and Austria also have a division of labor. It is natural that the tsarist government will not grab the diplomatic field.


    After a series of social beatings, Alexander II has clearly realized that diplomacy is not a child''s play and cannot be solved by taking it for granted.


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham stepped forward: "His Majesty, the Government of Vienna has promised that they will be responsible for the settlement of European countries, but international opinion is powerless.


    This answer was somewhat unexpected by Alexander II. In his opinion, this time the incident was caused by the Russian army. When this kind of thing happened, the Vienna government should also be worried. How could it be agreed in one go?


    In contrast, public opinion was not taken seriously by Alexander II, and it was up to them to scold the newspaper. Anyway, I''m used to it. If there was no news of the Tsarist government in European newspapers that day, that would be the real "news".


    "Willn''t it be so easy? The Vienna government promised so easy, what is Franz paying attention to?"


    This is the experience summarized by Alexander II''s dealings with Austria. Basically, as long as the Vienna government agrees readily, there will be additional conditions.


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham explained embarrassingly: "The Vienna government proposes: either we purge the military discipline to prevent similar things from happening or continue the massacre."


    Hearing this answer, Alexander II was shocked at first, and then came to his eyes.


    "Slaying the city" will cause blame from the international community, increase the resistance of the Ottomans, and also encourage more people to choose to run.


    It''s not easy to drive local people away. It is terrible to change an army that bears the reputation of the "Butcher". I am afraid that most people will flee.


    No matter how hard the Ottoman Empire is, it is impossible to confine all the people to the place. This difficult execution ability is not something that the feudal empire can accomplish.


    Only when panic was created and a large number of Ottoman people joined the fleeing team, the strategic alliance had already won.


    The Russian army swept all the way, and I am afraid that the refugees will be able to bring down the Ottoman Empire. Everyone wants to eat. If the Sudanese government can''t solve the problem of eating for these people, hungry people can do everything.


    The rear is chaotic. How can the front fight? Alexander II did not think that the strategic supplies stored by the Ottoman Empire on the front line were enough for this war.


    After thinking about it, Alexander II was still afraid to make a decision and asked everyone: "What do you think?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval: "Your Majesty, this requires a degree of control. There are tens of millions of Ottomans. It is impossible to kill all of them and the international community cannot tolerate them.


    The Austrians meant to create an atmosphere of panic, forcing people in the coastal areas to move in, not really to kill all Ottomans.


    If we really push the Ottomans into a hurry and fight us to the end, this war will be endless. We held it for too long, defeating the Ottoman Empire first, forcing them to pay lands.


    To annihilate the Ottoman Empire is not an overnight problem, we must be prepared for a protracted war.


    Every ten or twenty years, a war is waged against the Ottoman Empire, and gradually eroding them is the best choice. "


    This "best choice" is based on finances. The Tsarist government has limited financial resources. If the Ottoman Empire is destroyed at once, they will not be able to eat it, and it will only be cheaper for the Austrians.


    After pondering for a while, Alexander II nodded: "Give electricity to the front line, just do that. Remember to tell Ivanov that stupid thing, the war behind must be fought.


    Similar oolong incident, I don''t want to appear again. The Russian Empire couldn''t stand such frustration. If he couldn''t do it, give me home early. "


    As the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Ivanov had the blame for the "slaughter" incident in Ava.


    As for the parties, even if it is to be held accountable, it will not be possible for Alexander II to take care of it himself, otherwise what else is needed?


    Overstepping issues is taboo in any country. All the tsars are done. What are the ministers doing below?


    Once these people are idle, internal fighting will break out. Opening the history book will reveal that most of the party disputes broke out, and the ministers were too busy.


    The idle egg hurts, so it is difficult to prevent some unintended thoughts. Today you count me, tomorrow I count you, everyone will fight within a long time, nothing else.


    "Do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, don''t do well." Once this twelve-character motto has become the official code of conduct, then the country will be tragedy.


    ...


    Ava, after being washed in blood, the city became gloomy and walking down the street would make people feel cold.


    After all, the Russian army is only a foreigner, and it is impossible to search every corner. There are still some fish that leak.


    One of the lucky ones was Akyol, who hid in the cellar of the smithy and escaped.


    Late in the night, the Russian army has closed the team and returned to camp. The people of Ava City are dead, and the Russian army will naturally not be heavily guarded.


    Some fish that missed the net were not valued by the Russians at all. In the course of the fight, many people ran away.


    With so many Russian soldiers involved, confidentiality is simply impossible. The Russians couldn''t do it if they wanted to kill.


    It is better to think about how to fight the next battle in order to spend energy for the fish that may be missing the net. Someone ran away, just to spread the panic. Maybe they don''t have to wait for them to rush people. The surrounding villages will be empty.


    ...


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 Chapter 557： Catch up

    Ankara, what happened in the city of Ava has been passed on. Thanks to the good news, Abdul Aziz I was in a good mood and let go of Major General Ozgur who abandoned the city.


    Being "slaughtered" has become good news, and it must be said that the Ottoman Empire has been completely abolished. If the time was changed, the Sudanese government would have retaliated.


    Now, let ¡¯s use diplomacy! It''s not that Abdul Aziz I didn''t want revenge, but that he couldn''t win.


    "Publish the news immediately, call on the people to fight against it, and tell the people that the evil enemies want to destroy the Communist Party. We have reached the critical moment of life and death.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Britain and France continued to communicate, asking them to step in and interfere in the war. Bring the tragedy of Ava City to the international media, expose the enemy''s atrocities on the European continent, and launch international public opinion to condemn Austria and Russia. "


    Putting hope on international intervention, this is forced by cruel reality. In recent days, the coastal cities of the Ottoman Empire have basically been greeted by the Austrian Navy, and many inland cities including Ankara have also been bombed by airships.


    The Sudanese government did not organize a counterattack. They even shot down an airship. But for the big picture, it doesn''t help.


    The Austrian airship force originally had no targets in the air, even if they were attacked by rifles, allowing them to increase their flying height, but where can the city''s large target go?


    As long as the bomb is thrown into the city, the goal is achieved, and the factory and material warehouse are blown up.


    Affected by the bombing, Abdul Aziz I moved out of the palace and ran to the manor house in the suburbs, and high-level government officials also followed.


    There was no way. Dozens of airships appeared above the royal palace and swam together, making Abdul Aziz I a bird of surprise.


    Awa is just a few hundred kilometers away from Ankara. It is within the scope of the airship bombing. It is not necessary to say that Ankara has naturally become the focus of the bombing.


    Who made him make the palace so big? If it were smaller, chances are that the airship in the sky would not be found.


    The results of the bombing all depended on luck, including Ankara, which was being taken care of, and actually did not kill many people, but the panic caused was not resolved.


    Rich people are running, and the rest are poor ghosts who cannot run. In recent months, the number of foreign immigrants in the Ottoman Empire has exceeded the total of the past five years, which is enough to explain many problems.


    Rich people ran, and the purchasing power of the market declined. Many cities in the Ottoman Empire were depressed and the economy was devastated.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the industrial and commercial taxation of the Sudanese government has completely collapsed, and the government''s financial crisis has become increasingly serious. Sooner or later, the Ottoman Empire will sooner or later die.


    ...


    The news of the slaughter of Ava in London made the city boil. Newspapers are working overtime to catch up with the news, and no one will give up this breaking point.


    Although Ava was a little further away and had no telegram connection, there was no way to collect information on the scene. But it doesn''t matter, everyone can make up for it.


    Every good newspaper editor is a little expert in story writing. Just thinking about brain supplements is a good article.


    "Truth" is not their final decision, as long as it is not too exaggerated, they are not afraid to wear out. Since it is a slaughter city, the focus is on highlighting the brutality of the Russian army and the helplessness of the Ottomans.


    As if everyone had become a messenger of justice, standing on the moral high ground, one after another condemning Austrian and Russian invasion of the Ottoman Empire.


    Of course, there are also supporters of Russia and Austria. After so many years of hatred in the Ottoman Empire, how could there be no enemies?


    It''s just that this voice can''t occupy the mainstream at present. The newspaper will only reveal the dark history of the Ottoman Empire after the sympathy of the people has run out.


    Magnificent reports can increase newspaper sales. If all were released at once, where would I go to find so much news.


    In Downing Street''s official residence, Prime Minister Gulston is worrying about the current situation. The domestic Irish problem has not been resolved, and the international bad things have come again.


    The Ottoman Empire fought fiercely with Austria and Russia in the Near East. The London government did not want to see the Ottoman Empire complete.


    The emergence of the Ava slaughter was the best chance of intervention. It is a pity that their best helper Napoleon III died not long ago, and the Prussians were eyeing the Kingdom of Poland again.


    No thugs can be found in continental Europe, and even if the London government wants to intervene, there is nothing it can do.


    In the original Russian-Turkish war, the British could intervene strongly. It was founded in Europe that no one wanted to see the expansion of the Russian Empire. Queen Victoria made a strong statement.


    Gelston said solemnly: "The Ottoman Empire will soon be unsustainable. We have just received news that the Austrians have already sent troops to the Middle East, and it may not be long before they reach Jerusalem.


    The Ottoman Empire is unable to resolve the crisis in the Asia Minor Peninsula and cannot support the Middle East at all.


    If we don''t want to see Austria and Russia divide the Ottoman Empire and reach out to Persia, we must find ways to intervene. "


    Foreign Minister Macleans: "His Prime Minister, interference is inevitable, but the time is not ripe yet.


    Napoleon III had just died, and less than a month after Napoleon IV''s succession, the French government was a mess.


    Oppositions suppressed by Napoleon III all jumped out at this time. It is possible that the Paris government will be in a state of internal strife in the next few years.


    Voting for the Polish throne is about to take place. Without external intervention, William I''s victory is almost inevitable.


    I doubt that the Berlin government can reach a deal with Vienna. Now that France is in an internal struggle, as long as Austria does not intervene, the Prussian ambitions will be successful.


    At this time, if we want to interfere in the Near East War, we can''t find any powerful ally on the European continent. We can''t expect our three-inch tongues, let Austria and Russia compromise? "


    Does Britain have a weapon against Austria and Russia? The answer is: yes.


    It''s a pity that it is not powerful enough, or it cannot be used at all. For example: The loan agreement signed by Britain and Russia allows the London government to sever the tsarist government''s money bag at any time.


    But these loans also have benefits exchanged. The Russians joined the British-dominated monetary system before they offered the loan.


    If the agreement is really torn up, the Tsarist government will inevitably withdraw from the sterling-gold system, which is absolutely impossible for the British financial consortium to agree.


    The currency reform of the ruble and the British pound has just begun, and it will take at least a few years to complete it. Before the plan is completed, the tsarist government must pull it.


    Threatening Austria is more troublesome, and war will break out. If two countries cannot fight, they will only be cheaper to the third party.


    Unless forced to do so, it is not normally possible for the London government to make such a decision. The British foreign policy always revolves around national interests, and they will not do things that harm their own interests.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruk Royd questioned: "Let Prussia annex Poland, is it crazy for the Vienna government?"


    Foreign Minister Macleans said: "The Vienna government is not crazy. Prussia''s attempt to annex Poland cannot be completed in a short time. Now it is only the first step.


    The Russian Empire was the first to be affected by the Popo merger. Even if it is to worry, it is also a headache for the Tsarist government.


    There must be a war between Russia and Russia, and this time may be within ten years. The war is extraordinary now, and the losses caused by the two great powers are definitely an astronomical figure.


    Prussia wanted to make a big threat to Austria, at least until they completely defeated the Russian Empire. Until then, the Berlin government will not challenge Vienna.


    If the Austrians were able to become a German Confederation, the power gap between the two sides would widen, and Prussia would be strategically advantageous.


    Perhaps Franz the Great is still waiting for the Prussians to kill his good allies, and Austria is well placed to accept the Russian heritage in the Balkans. I don''t believe they have no idea about Constantinople. "


    Laruck Royd nodded: "It is a tragedy for the Russians to have such an ally. It is ridiculous that Austria is now regarded as the most reliable ally in all Europe, and the reputation of the Vienna government is still considered the highest."


    No one answered the question, and the Vienna government ¡¯s credibility is the highest in Europe, which was established through a series of international events.


    Not something that can happen can be vilified. Speaking of smallpox, nothing happened, who can guarantee that it will happen?


    If the Vienna government pays the attention of allies within the time limit stipulated in the covenant, it will certainly lose its reputation. If the covenant is over, this moral pressure will not exist.


    It is impossible to form an alliance, and everyone will always be good friends. No one is so naive about playing international politics.


    In recent years, the London government is also trying to change the international image, but they have too many cases of selling teammates, everyone is taking precautions.


    Even though Britain, France, Austria and the three countries have formed an alliance, the private covenants between France and Austria still exist and have not been declared void.


    The London government originally joined in order to break up the Franco-Austrian alliance, but later discovered that the alliance can bring greater benefits, and immediately changed its approach. While provoking France-Austria relations, they are maintaining the three-nation alliance.


    The three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria were all colonial powers. Everyone was fed and became a vested interest in the international order. The British took the largest share.


    In contrast, the emerging powers of the rising star are the real threat. After all, resources and markets are limited. The old empire eats meat in a large bowl, and the emerging powers cannot even drink soup. How could it be if there was no idea in my heart?


    If it were not for the rise of emerging powers, Prussia had merged with Poland a few years ago.


    The two countries have common enemies. Prussia''s influence on Poland is very large. William I has always been a favorable competitor to the Polish throne.


    Many people believe that only the two monarchs can cooperate closely and resist common enemy invasion.


    The thin camel is larger than the horse, and even if the Russian Empire is declining, it is still a European power, which has brought heavy pressure on the two countries.


    Not to mention the Russian Empire, even the declining Ottoman Empire, many people still stubbornly believe that they are a powerful country.


    After a few moments of silence, Prime Minister Gilston asked carefully: "So what do you think of William I as King of Poland, should we stop?"


    This problem is also a headache. The Kingdom of Prussia is the younger brother of the British, but this younger brother is too strong and is not controlled at all. Once Prussia annexed Poland, the younger brother was gone.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruk Royd: "The annexation of Poland by Prussia has had little effect on us, but it has not made them easy.


    Is n¡¯t there a gossip that the Berlin government wants to do deals with France and Austria in exchange for their approval?


    True or false, let alone, but what can Prussia trade? If the transaction is completed, the two countries of France and Austria will probably grow bigger, and there will be no room for small nations on the European continent.


    This is very dangerous, so that they continue to merge like this, and it will become more difficult to restrict in the future. Calculating the total domestic economy separately, both France and Austria surpass us.


    If they continue to expand, perhaps they do not need to unite in the future, and any country has a threat to our strength.


    The power of the Royal Navy is also piled up by us with countless pounds. If France and Austria do not focus on the development of land rights, they will be able to build a Royal Navy. "


    This threat has been felt in Britain. Unlike the original time and space, France and Austria are now growing like snowballs.


    Perhaps the per capita income is not as good as that of Britain, but relying on more people, both France and Austria have counterattacked in terms of economic aggregates.


    Now Britain''s industrial dominance is also at stake. After the outbreak of the Second Industrial Revolution, they have lost their advantages in emerging industries.


    With a strong family base, they can still sustain it, but the crisis is already brewing. If the vast colonies had not given them the confidence, perhaps many people would have felt the crisis.


    Unfortunately, all this has been covered up. What Lalouch Royd saw was only the increasing revenues of France and Austria, which made him uneasy.


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 Chapter 558： Intrigue

    After capturing the Ava region, the Russian army did not stop the footsteps of the war, but went straight to the Bosphorus. This is the first gateway to the Black Sea.


    If you had crossed the sea directly from Constantinople a few decades ago, this is not the case. With the development of artillery technology, it was too easy for shore guns to block the strait.


    The coalition also considered launching an attack from the Marmara Sea, but before the war broke out, the Ottomans concentrated the navy in the past.


    Austria does not have many warships in the Marmara Sea. It is ok to suppress the Ottoman navy, but it is impossible to destroy them.


    In the face of enemies crouching in the port, it is more convenient to fight on land. The navy rushed in to decide the battle. The price to pay was too great.


    In Ava''s headquarters, Lieutenant General Harosev, who had committed crimes, reported in a low voice: "His Commander, the attack ahead has been blocked, and the enemy has resisted too fiercely.


    Even very despicable disguised as old and weak women and children, let our army relax their vigilance, and then launch a sneak attack. Frontline troops are progressing slowly, requesting airship bomber support. "


    What "pretends to be old and weak women and children" is clearly old and weak women and children. The makeup technique has not been so impressive these years, and the gap in body shape cannot be masked.


    With the propaganda of the Sudanese government, the Russian army has become a man-eating demon, and the people have long been mobilized, either voluntarily or forced. These people have caused a lot of trouble for the Russian army.


    Admiral Ivanov gave a stern glance, and his dissatisfaction overflowed with words: "Waste, haven''t we left the airship, our soldiers will not fight?


    Tell the frontline troops that the airship is not their nanny, and you have to find your own way to fight.


    Now the airship force is carrying out strategic bombing missions. This has a bearing on the entire battle situation, and it is not specifically for them to wipe their buttocks. "


    The size of the Austrian airship unit is quite small. Even if it is sent out, it is just a small number of people. At the same time as the strategic bombing, it is impossible to allocate enough troops to support the frontline Russian army.


    Ivanov''s ability to become a commander of the Russian army is not to be afraid of being mixed up, and his strategic vision is not lacking.


    From the overall situation, bombing the Ottoman cities, weakening the enemy''s war potential, blowing up roads and bridges along the way, and increasing the pressure on the enemy''s logistics supply are more important than taking two or two lines of defense.


    If you just stare at the battlefield in front of you, you will stupidly stumble and crash all the way. Not to mention the 150,000 Russian army, even if it is 1.5 million Russian army, there will be few people left in the end.


    For Lieutenant General Kharov, Ivanov was very fancy. Otherwise, if Ava was involved, he would be allowed to go home to take care of the elderly. How could he stay and work hard for crime?


    Ivanov knew very well that this Near East War was seen by many as a good opportunity for gilding. This 150,000-strong Russian army had a large number of affiliates.


    I wanted to ask for assistance at every turn, and most of them were made by the officer in the relationship. If the Austrian airship was under his command, Ivanov would be happy to sell his personality.


    Unfortunately, this time the two sides commanded separately. Since the Russian army insisted on launching the Black Sea Straits Raiders, the General Command of the Allied Forces has been completely reduced to the Logistics Office + Relations Coordination Committee.


    Both sides are fighting each other now, and joint operations do not exist. Austria''s cooperation is also limited to providing them with logistics and ship transshipment forces when necessary.


    There is no problem with this mode of command. The Austrian army fought in the Middle East, and the Russian army fought bitterly on the Asia Minor Peninsula. The two places were far apart and could not be united.


    Let''s forget about the airship forces. Because of the asymmetric information, accidents that accidentally hurt friendly forces occurred in previous cooperations, and the two sides had a big fight.


    Then, Arest released the Russians completely, pretending that they did not see whatever the Russians did. All airship forces were dispatched for strategic bombing, far from the front.


    The distance produced beauty, without the cooperation of the airship, the Russian army immediately missed the benefit of having someone to cooperate with it. The airship force may not be able to kill as many enemies and destroy as many fortifications, but it is very important to disintegrate the enemy army.


    According to past experience, the Ottoman army''s resistance was fierce. As soon as a few bombs in the sky fell, morale fell instantly.


    Ivanov could not admit that the Russian army could not fight without the help of Austria, and could only proceed stubbornly. Moreover, strategic bombing by airship forces is also beneficial to the entire battlefield.


    Lieutenant General Kharosf explained: "His Commander, the casualties of our army have indeed been quite large recently. The number of casualties in the past two days has exceeded 1,000.


    After paying such a large price, we still can only advance a dozen kilometers a day. In addition to the casualties of the Battle of Ava, our army''s casualties have exceeded 8,000.


    According to the current progress, it will take at least one month to conquer the Bosphorus. The casualties required may be as high as tens of thousands.


    This has exceeded our capacity. The Bosphorus is just the beginning, a strategic step from the first stage, just a small step.


    If this situation does not change, we will not be able to win this war with our current strength. Even if China can continue to increase its troops, there are still many issues to be involved. "


    The enemy is not desperate, and the battle is naturally not good. In this short period of more than a week, the Russian army has set a record of defeating the enemy by 58,000, annihilating the enemy by 12,000, and capturing 836 troops.


    So few prisoners are the result of propaganda by the Sudanese government. Ottoman soldiers thought that the Russian army would kill all of them and naturally would not surrender.


    The captured prisoners were basically the results of the previous landing campaign. Ottoman soldiers have rarely surrendered since word of Ava was slaughtered.


    The enemy chose to die in the end, and the number of casualties in the Russian army inevitably went up. At present, there are more than 8,000 casualties in the Russian army, including more than 2,000 people who died in battle. Even if they are effectively treated, only half of them can finally return to the battlefield.


    Ivanov shook his head: "I know these things, but they still don''t work. The airship is not our army, and the command is in the hands of the Austrians.


    The coalition command was still in Constantinople, and there was no plan to move. Even for coordination, we have to send people back to Constantinople first.


    How long does it take to come back? Every time I come this way, how can we fight later?


    We and Austria have made a clear agreement. It is only necessary to ask them for help once or twice. If they need their help for the entire war, we can win, and things are not so simple.


    The interest is seen between nations, and no one will pay blindly. Every time we ask for help, we need to pay the price, these are the interests that belong to the Russian Empire. "


    Anything that concerns politics is no longer simple. Neither side has done less to stab the knife between allies.


    It''s just embarrassing that the Austrians have done a more subtle job and can''t handle it on the surface; on the contrary, the Tsarist government has done a lot of things.


    These battles are under way, and the people below are still unclear, Ivanov has already contacted them. For the sake of interests, these contradictions and conflicts have been suppressed by both parties.


    But the estrangement has been buried. Today you secretly account for me, and tomorrow I secretly account for you. Almost every time a contradiction occurs, the relationship between the two countries goes further.


    The Vienna government refused to renew the contract, and the tsarist government did not jump out to blame, because it was caught by Austria with many handles, and it was unreasonable to argue.


    These things are not exposed, it ¡¯s still hello, hello everyone, once the cover is opened, the later things will not end well, at least hostilities between the two countries are indispensable.


    The high-level intrigues directly frustrated the officers and men below. Otherwise, even if the airship is inadequate, can''t the Vienna government supplement it?


    It cannot be said that Austria does not even have an airship reserve, only the 120 airships on the front line.


    You must know that the Austrian airship has existed for more than ten years. Naturally, there are many airships retired in the middle of this long time. These airships have not been dismantled and sold for scrap iron, but they are still sealed up.


    It can be used at any time if the Government of Vienna wishes. Anyway, the Ottomans did not have anti-aircraft firepower, and even if the airship had a poor performance, it was not a problem to bomb the enemy.


    It is not impossible to change this situation, as long as the Tsarist government is willing to bow its head or pay a certain price, it can achieve its purpose.


    Unfortunately, this can only be wishful thinking. In the Near East War, the two countries joined forces solely because of their interests. Since interests are involved, many issues cannot be compromised.


    Some soldiers'' casualties were not seen by the Tsarist government at all. How could they give in?


    The battlefront was still burning, and the Russian soldiers rushed forward and fought fiercely with the Ottomans.


    St. Petersburg is also not calm. Since receiving Poland''s return to the parliament for king elections, the Tsarist government cannot sit still.


    The facts are before us. William I did not even have a strong competitor in this election, and there was no suspense in his victory.


    Once Poland and Prussia share the monarchy, the union between the two countries will inevitably become closer, and it may even merge into one country.


    It is the Tsarist government that has caused the two countries to step up their union. The existence of the Russian Empire has brought heavy pressure on the ruling classes of the two countries. People of insight in both countries know that only by joining together can they have the power to fight the Russians .


    This is not something that individuals can resist. Before that, it was the intervention of the great powers that prevented it from happening. After all, after the Prussian-Russian war, the Russian Empire was a bit miserable, and the Tsarist government seemed likely to collapse at any time.


    The British, French and Austrian countries did not want to add a cake on the table, so they interfered in the Polish throne elections and kicked William I out. The Prussians were not to be outdone, they simply pushed the Revolutionary Party to power and secretly supported the Revolutionaries to prevent the election of the throne.


    The delay in solving the Polish throne is the result of joint intervention by all parties. Now things have changed, and no one expected that the reform of the Russian Empire came back so soon after Alexander II''s reform.


    Maybe not as strong as it was at the peak, but also much stronger than what is now Prussia and Poland. If you calculate the comprehensive national strength, the Russians are almost double the sum of Prussia + Poland.


    This action by the Berlin government was also forced. Without the annexation of the Kingdom of Poland, the subsequent war is almost doomed to lose.


    After Alexander II''s reforms, the Russian Empire was much stronger. I don''t have panic in my hands, even if it is painful in the agricultural crisis, but in the war years, this is the advantage.


    The Tsarist government can control its fullness, and gray animals have combat effectiveness. If you want to consume the Russians, don''t make fun of it, has the Tsarist government not yet returned to Moscow?


    No matter how many battles the frontline loses, the tsarist government with grain in hand will not collapse. After the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, Alexander II gritted his teeth and directly collected food for taxation, turning this food into a strategic reserve. This was the root cause of the tsar''s financial bankruptcy.


    Otherwise, after tax reform, so many maggots have been cleaned up. Even if a large area of ??territory is lost, the tsarist government''s fiscal revenue should have exceeded before, how could it soon go bankrupt?


    Glancing at the crowd, Alexander II asked: "At this time William I jumped out to fight for the Polish throne. What do you think?"


    The Tsar did not do well either. Since the ascension of the throne, Alexander II has not lived a good few days.


    Because of a mistake in judgment, he wanted to restrict Austria at the beginning of the throne, and ignored the threat of the Kingdom of Prussia. As a result, the current unfavorable situation has continued, and the internal dissent has never ceased.


    Had it not been for Alexander II''s powerful political skills, he would have been kicked out of office. For the Tsar, the Russian Empire has not happened.


    The last example was Peter III, which happened to be pro-popular. Alexander II apparently learned his lesson, and decisively chose Prussia. Despite losing the war, he still kept the throne.


    In this respect, the Russian people are still very generous. Victory or defeat is a routine thing. As long as the Tsar can look inside the government, as long as the people at the bottom can fill their stomachs, they will not rebel because of the failure of the war.


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham: "Her Majesty, the Prussians are acting at this time, and they are related to the current international situation.


    Napoleon III died, and the French government was caught in a vortex of power struggles, and was short of energy to participate in international affairs. As long as the Prussians are willing to pay a certain price, it is not difficult for the French to stand by and watch.


    As Russia-Austria relations have become colder, the Vienna government has never tried to support Prussia to contain us. Even if it isn''t now, it will be in the future.


    right now. Both our energy and Austria''s energy have been restrained a large part in the Near East War. If the Prussians were willing to spend a lot of money, the Vienna government might acquiesce in their actions.


    With France and Austria settled, it is not difficult to persuade the British. Even if the London government opposes it, it will not send troops to interfere.


    If the British, French, Austrian and the three countries do not take action, even if we send troops to interfere, the Prussians will not let go, which will inevitably lead to a new war.


    We are not ready yet, the Near East War has restrained some of our strength, and now the outbreak of war is very bad for us. The Prussians should have seized this opportunity before taking the opportunity. "


    After Chris Basham''s slap, things became clear. Although a solution exists, it is a pity that the decision-making power is not in the hands of the Tsarist government.


    If France and Austria do not take action, their family will not scare the Prussians at all. They are enemies anyway, and the Berlin government doesn''t care what they think.


    ...


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 Chapter 559： True when false

    In the Middle East, the Austrian army launched an offensive against the Ottoman Empire in two ways. One way from the Sinai Peninsula, the target is Jerusalem; the other way out from the sea, straight to Kuwait.


    Kuwait''s natural conditions are harsh. It belongs to a tropical desert climate, drought and rain, and sandstorms. The entire territory is desert and is not suitable for agricultural production.


    Before the discovery of petroleum resources, it was not valued by everyone. The Ottoman Empire only established a county in Kuwait in 1871, which is also due to the era of great navigation.


    There are excellent ports in Kuwait. To develop the domestic economy, the Sudanese government plans to build a railway to directly enter the Indian Ocean from the Persian Gulf.


    However, the plan is always only a plan, the railway exists only in the ideal, and the Sudanese government does not have the capacity to implement it.


    Due to the limitation of natural conditions, Kuwait is still a small, poor and backward country. The domestic transportation is not resolved, and overseas trade is also lacking.


    Now that the Sudanese government does not have to worry about these issues, the Austrians have made their choice. In the face of sudden enemies, the Kuwaiti defenders defeated in an aggressive state.


    It is not that they do not work hard. The Sudanese government did not anticipate in advance that the Kuwait area would be the target of the Austrian offensive, and there was only one dissatisfied garrison in the area.


    Politically, the strategic Kuwait area is of little significance now. But look at the map and you will see that Austria is in the enclosure.


    To this day, the world is almost divided, and the rest is either hard bones or the forces of various countries converging and restraining each other. It is not easy to risk breaking the balance.


    Although the Arabian Peninsula is a bit barren, anyway, it is also a soft persimmon, with fewer competitors.


    With the exception of Austria, only the British extended their tentacles, but John Bull seemed to despise these small rural areas and invested very little power.


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz is carefully reading the British diplomatic notes. In summary: Protests against Austria in the Middle East have harmed British interests, and the London government is very angry.


    A moment later, Franz put down the file and asked with a smile: "The British came to protest, what do you think?"


    The British protested, which was a good thing to Franz. The failure to send the Royal Navy to block the door is enough proof that the London government does not attach much importance to the Persian Gulf.


    A formal diplomatic note looks serious, and that''s often the case, it''s just a matter of exchange of interests. Under normal circumstances, as long as the core interests of countries are not involved, everything can be negotiated.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, from the current situation, the British want to let us go.


    In Palestine, the Ottoman Empire has gathered heavily, and this war has just begun. The Kuwaiti region is a small country in the countryside, and there is not much interest at all.


    The so-called loss of interest of the British may not necessarily be 10,000 pounds. Such a small amount of interest is not worth the enthusiasm of the British Foreign Office.


    If you really want it, you''ll lose it to them. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has passed with the British. It is certain that they did not come for this trivial matter. "


    Kuwait is just an ordinary small county in the Ottoman Empire, with a population of tens of thousands, and its distribution is still very scattered. Subject to natural conditions, how can a poor character be too good.


    The British colonial company once established a stronghold here, preparing to open a colony, and later withdrew due to imbalanced revenues.


    Originally in space and time, after the end of World War I, oil was discovered in Persia and Iraq, and British talents colonized Kuwait.


    Kuwait is now occupied by Austria, mainly for ports. Yemen is affected by the monsoon, and many ports can only be used for a few months, which is not suitable as a naval base.


    Of course, this is Austria''s external statement, and it is also Kuwait''s greatest value now. If you don''t believe it, this is not what Franz cares about.


    Prime Minister Felix: "If so, we can talk to the British. As long as the interests are appropriate, we can cease the war at any time, and we are not prepared to destroy the Ottoman Empire now.


    However, I think it is unlikely that the British want to keep the Ottoman Empire. However, the current situation in Europe is changing, and the London government has been slow to take action. I am afraid there is a conspiracy behind this. "


    It has become the habit of the Vienna government to speculate on the British with the greatest malicious intent. This is not everyone''s ideas, but the experience accumulated through long-term dealings with the British.


    If you don''t have a few hearts, it may be accepted by the British at any time, especially when you are an ally.


    For example, the Kingdom of Sardinia, in order to hug the thighs of the British, had nothing to do with them in the last Eastern War. In order to talk about the British, the Kingdom of Sardinia sent troops to join the war.


    I thought it would be all right to hug the British thigh, and then unified the Italian region with the support of the British, but turned around and was sold by the London government.


    If you carefully analyze the reasons, you will find that the Sardinian army''s poor performance on the Balkan battlefield has stimulated the French ambitions to a certain extent.


    Before the Osa War, the Kingdom of Sardinia still had a certain military strength, as evidenced by its ability to mobilize more than 100,000 troops. Even if they lose the war, European countries generally give the Sardinian army a good evaluation.


    The last time of the Near East War was different. The Sardinian soldiers did not want to fight at all, and then paddled all the way.


    At first glance, the French saw that the neighbor next door was so weak that it would be difficult not to have ambition! Needless to say, the patriotic youth provided an excuse for the French to die.


    As an ally, the British, after symbolic efforts, negotiated a deal with the French behind and sold the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    There are still many such cases. Open the history book and look for it. With so many lessons, experienced politicians will naturally be wary of the British.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "Will it be the British who want to do business with us? There are also many places where our two powers intersect. Although large conflicts rarely occur, small conflicts occur every three to five.


    In order to deal with these issues, the foreign ministries of both countries are very busy, and many issues remain unresolved. It is also in the interest of the British to take the opportunity to trade with us at this time. "


    Opening the world map shows that with the continuous expansion of the major colonial empires, everyone''s spheres of influence are increasing, and the conflict between the powers has increased significantly in recent years.


    The alliance between Britain, France, and Austria actually meant dividing the sphere of colonial influence. After all, the areas of Fushuo are almost divided up, and the remaining residues are not worth fighting for.


    Colonization requires cost considerations. Everyone opens colonies in order to plunder wealth. Blindly looting can cost any empire.


    The "England War" in South Africa is a clear example. Austria, which won the war, can slowly recover its costs; the British who provoked the war have nothing to lose.


    The London government still has no way to say, in order to reduce political influence, it can only choose cold treatment as much as possible, and the previous government has also fallen.


    After learning the lessons, countries in the colony were very restrained in the struggle for colonies. Not every place buried a large amount of gold underground, it was impossible to win the war, and eventually it would not charge back the cost.


    Staring at the map on the wall, Franz pondered for a while, and finally set his sights on Ethiopia and Sudan.


    The Suez Canal is crucial, but France and Austria do not let the British intervene at all. That ¡¯s all if you ca n¡¯t get the Suez Canal. It still needs to maintain influence on the canal.


    In this context, John Bull can only hit the attention of the Mander Strait. Yemen is occupied by Austria, leaving them to Africa.


    Unfortunately, the African continent has become a hunting ground for France and Austria. At this time the British have to pay for the early negligence.


    In order to make up for their mistakes, the British launched the Ethiopian War and the English-British War. The latter has failed, and the former has only half succeeded.


    The British army did defeat Ethiopia. Regrettably, they have been consumed for several years. Ethiopia is still in a state of chaos and anti-British forces are still growing.


    There is no doubt that Fao''s two teammates will definitely pull them back. Without support, the indigenous people of Ethiopia would have yielded under their bayonet.


    Franz drew a circle on the map, which happened to be the entire Arabian Peninsula: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British talk slowly, no matter what their purpose, if they want to achieve it, it will be exposed sooner or later.


    They are not in a hurry, nor are we in a hurry. It is also a good choice to drag on, and it is best to drag it until the end of the Near East War.


    If the British want an exchange of benefits, let them give up the entire Arabian Peninsula, just a Kuwaiti, there is no need to talk about it. "


    After a pause, Franz drew a circle on the African continent, including most parts of Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.


    "These areas are the prices we can pay. If the British want to talk, they will slowly grind with them instead of rushing to reach an agreement."


    Colonial Minister Stephen hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, we have lost money in such a deal. The Arabian Peninsula has limited value and the island''s economy is still in the primitive era.


    With nomadic tribes as the main body, there is no decent city. The benefits of colonizing the locality may not even be enough to rule the locality. "


    Lost it? This seems to be the case at this time. If it were not worthless, it would not be Austria''s turn.


    Franz didn''t explain that this era of oil is nothing short of fateful. The internal combustion engine is still in the laboratory stage, and it is far away from being put on the market.


    The biggest function of oil is to use it for daily lighting after processing. Unfortunately, Austria is vigorously developing the power industry, and daily lighting is also the sunset industry.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz drew a line: "Building a railway from Jerusalem to the Gulf of Aden, and then all the way to Kuwait along the Arabian Peninsula. What do you think?"


    There is no doubt that Franz is "not talking about economy, but talking about strategy." Along the Arabian Peninsula repairing the ring railway, the future of the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf will not be able to escape the influence of Austria.


    If the Ottoman empire collapses, there is still a chance to expand its power into the Euphrates River, and Austria''s hegemony in the Middle East will be determined.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "Your Majesty, we must consider costs. The economy in the Middle East is not strong, and these investments may not be able to recover the costs after 30 years."


    Thirty years is a very optimistic estimate. If the underground resources are not considered, Franz thinks that the cost will not be recovered for a hundred years.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz flickered, "This is just a plan. Whether it can be implemented is a future thing. Now let the British believe that it is true.


    Think about it. Once the Ottoman Empire collapsed, we and the Russians divided the Ottoman Empire and extended the railway from the Asia Minor Peninsula to the Arabian Sea. Doesn''t it look tempting? "


    It''s true when it''s fake. If it''s not a strategy maker, Franz can''t understand the strategy he''s tinkering with.


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 Chapter 560： Primer

    Countries have "only eternal interests and no eternal enemies." They have directly exhausted the essence of international diplomacy. This is not only the British and Austrian countries that have just become annoying for the Near East War, but they have begun to join forces in an instant.


    This is not excessive. Britain and Austria are still allies. Even if it is often unpleasant, it does not affect everyone''s fun together.


    If anyone knows that the two countries have secretly contacted each other, it will definitely cause a stir. Now the Russians are fierce and ready to seek revenge from the Prussian kingdom; the Prussian kingdom is almost the same and has been preparing for the war.


    However, there is nothing impossible in front of the interests. Even in the period of the Russian-Prussian war, the private ties between the two countries have not been broken.


    After trying to convince the Vienna government to send troops to interfere in the Polish throne election, the tsarist government knew that things were in trouble.


    Alexander II was not a simple figure. He decisively chose to temporarily abandon hatred and use this incident to seek the best interests of the Russian Empire.


    A well-dressed old man said coldly: "How is your Excellency thinking, as long as your country is willing to agree to the previous conditions, we will assume you annex Poland."


    The middle-aged man sitting facing him shook his head indifferently: "This is not for us to annex Poland, but for the two countries to divide Poland. Your country is too big, and half of Poland is directly taken away.


    How can we agree? If it spreads, the Polish people will not be upset. Moreover, we are not prepared to annex Poland, this election is only to respect Polish opinion. "


    If an acquaintance is present, they will find that the two negotiating are indeed the former Minister of the Interior of the Russian Empire, Mikhail, and the former Minister of Land and Navy of the Kingdom of Prussia, Ron.


    The two enemies were sitting together, discussing in a calm manner to divide up Poland. If this were said, no one would believe it.


    Mikhail rolled his eyes in disdain. Prussia did not annex Poland''s ambition. It was enough to fool the ordinary people outside, and also wanted to conceal the enemy who knew each other best?


    A large group of people in Poland supported William I as king, for a lot of reasons were forced by the Russians.


    In the last war, the Kingdom of Poland was the main battlefield, and was directly destroyed in ruins. The economic loss was also ignored. The key point was that the youth loss also exceeded 800,000.


    This directly caused the Kingdom of Poland to fall into a state of weakness after the war. At present, Ukrainians in the country actually account for nearly one-third. Poles, as the main ethnic group, suffered heavy losses due to war, and the main national population has also experienced negative growth.


    Of course, this is also related to the poor economy in Poland. Especially after the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, Poland''s outflow was serious. In order to survive, many people went to Prussia and Austria for a living.


    Most of them were women, either volunteering or deceiving. Poland''s underground population trade was prosperous during this period. A large number of young women were transported overseas by unscrupulous capitalists to engage in flesh and blood businesses.


    In this case, the Polish government has repeatedly cracked down, and it still has little effect. Where there is demand, there is a market. In the face of survival, dignity is not worth mentioning.


    It happened that the Tsarist government had completed preliminary social reforms. Seeing that the enemy next door had recovered its strength, the vested interests in Poland were in a hurry.


    Once the Russians returned, everything was gone. Bare feet became shoe-wearing, and political positions were inevitably affected.


    The Prussians proposed that the monarchs of the two countries formed the most secure alliance. Many people were tempted. They subconsciously ignored the fact that Prussia wanted to annex Poland.


    This is determined by interests. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia annexes Poland, the Berlin government will still have to pay them a price, much better than the Tsarist government that cuts their heads.


    The choice of interest groups directly affected the entire Polish society. Everyone never mentioned the fact that Prussia wanted to annex Poland and Russia, and limited its propaganda to the Commonwealth Union.


    The monarchy system is very familiar to Polish people. Old ancestors have played with it, and people''s acceptance is still very high.


    Now the media is building momentum, claiming that the Kingdom of Prussia is also part of Poland. The old thing that the Kingdom of Prussia had surrendered to Poland at that time has been turned out, which greatly satisfied the vanity of the people.


    We ca n¡¯t see it in a short time. Perhaps the time will be long, the Polish will regard the Kingdom of Prussia as their own, and the obstacles to the merger of the two countries will no longer exist.


    William I dared to pay attention to Poland, and it was not just ambition. A large part of the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia was the old land of Poland, but the people above were Germanized.


    What''s more important is that now that the German region has been targeted by Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia cannot win at all. The best choice is to annex the Kingdom of Poland and change to a vest.


    In recent years, the Kingdom of Prussia has ceased to live as a German state, which is a change in national policy.


    This road was not chosen by William I. The decision was made by the Junker aristocracy. Who can be the master of their own, who wants to be the younger brother?


    The Shen Luo Empire was good, but it was not in power, and Austria''s weight was too large. Even if the Prussian kingdom joined it, it would soon be diluted and slowly swallowed up.


    Since it is better to choose another option and reopen a new world, Poland happens to be in this situation.


    Opening the history book and looking for it, they soon found the connection between Prussia and Poland, and the jurisprudence of Prussia''s unification of the Kingdom of Poland also came out.


    Of course, this relationship is far away. The so-called legal reason is also that they consider themselves legitimate, and the outside world will certainly not recognize it.


    This led to the dispute over the Polish throne. According to the Prussian plan, the two monarchs were first promoted, then the federal empire was formed, and then annexation and fusion were carried out.


    The plan was very clear. William I was just a trader launched by Juncker aristocracy. It seemed like a high weight, but it could not be against class interests.


    Mikhail: "Sir, this joke is not funny. If you don''t want to annex Poland, then we don''t need to talk about it.


    Maybe once again the three of them to divide Poland, is also a good choice. I''m curious to wait for Austria to join in. I don''t know what your thoughts are? "


    Ron''s face changed greatly, and he invited Austria to jointly divide the Kingdom of Poland. Even if Prussia was able to annex Poland, it would be a shrinking version. It is unknown whether it will even get the maximum benefit.


    This is a world with fists. If the Russians really conspired with Austria, no one can stop them now.


    It seemed to be aware that Mikhail''s words were insincere, and Ron quickly responded that the Russians would not easily invite Austria in.


    You must know that the territory of the Polish kingdom was previously the territory of the Russian Empire. If it fell into the hands of the Kingdom of Poland or the Kingdom of Prussia, the Russians had a chance to take it back.


    If it falls into the hands of Austria, in the current situation, it is a permanent loss. This is determined by the strength of both parties, and is not changed by individual will.


    "His Excellency Mikhail, if your country is really willing to invite Austria to divide the Kingdom of Poland, you will not lose the last war.


    The price you didn''t bother to pay at the beginning, are you sure that St Petersburg can promise now?


    Moreover, today''s Austria is no longer the former Austria. Believe it or not, Austrians are involved, and the Vienna government will eat half of the Polish kingdom in one bite.


    At that step, we don''t have to worry about the war between the two countries in the future. Let''s tremble together in the shadow of the Austrians!


    Don''t forget that the Kingdom of Prussia was once one of the states of the Holy Roman Empire. If we are willing to go back, the Vienna government will definitely welcome it.


    Your country is miserable. Don''t look at Russia and Austria as allies now. Once the German region is unified, Austria is the new European hegemon. As your former hegemon, your country is destined to be suppressed. "


    This is a conspiracy. How could the Russians have no idea of ??the rise of Austria? If Russia-Austria relations are so solid, after the collapse of the hegemony, the Tsarist government will directly push Austria to the top.


    Obviously, this is impossible. The Russians do not want to see Austria grow stronger. Even if they are in a state of weakness, they also intentionally or unintentionally pull Austria''s hind legs.


    Such a small action cannot be concealed from the Vienna government, but Franz has little interest in continental hegemony, and it has become a shared experience among countries. To be precise, the two countries have divided up, and the three countries, Britain, Russia, and Russia, each have a part of the right to speak. .


    Just thinking about the affair between Russia and Austria in these years, Mikhail wants to cry without tears. If history can be repeated, he will certainly prevent the tsarist government''s original small actions.


    Apart from deteriorating the relationship between the two countries, there is no substantial effect, but they did it. You do the first day, I do the fifteenth, once the valves of the teammates pit each other open, it is out of control.


    In this context, once Austria becomes larger, it is almost inevitable that it will suppress the Russian Empire in the future. From the perspective of the Tsarist government, it is better for the French to become European hegemons than for Austria to become European hegemons.


    It is too late for the Tsarist government to hinder Austria''s development. How can Austria continue to grow?


    Even Ron raised the threat of joining Shinra, Mikhail dare not ignore it. This is certainly not going to happen now, and it may not be in the future.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia is defeated in the next war, it is very likely to join Austria in order to protect its own interests.


    Ron couldn''t think of it, simply provoking alienation actually made Mikhail think so much.


    Joining Shenluo is so simple. Unless it is exhausted, this kind of thing is impossible.


    Austria is not a vegetarian either. It would be strange if the Kingdom of Prussia was delivered to the door without being slaughtered. If it is not possible, the kingdom will be abolished and it will become a province directly under the Central Government.


    Do n¡¯t think that the Austrians ca n¡¯t do it. For the sake of its dominance over the Shinra Empire, it was normal to break up the Prussian kingdom.


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 Chapter 561： Russia-Poland conflict

    Polish republican elections are imminent, and the Polish Republicans, unwilling to lose power, have begun their own actions.


    In Warsaw, the prime minister''s official residence, East Brovsky, convened high-level Republican meetings. If anyone pays attention, they will find that most of the people attending the meeting are government officials, while the military generals are few.


    There is no way. After all, the Polish independence movement was successful in generating external forces. Almost all the military personnel who led the uprising were trained by the great powers. They truly belong to the Revolutionary Party and have limited power.


    If that''s not enough, the Revolutionary Party has established a legal government, and it is not a big problem to bring these people together.


    Regrettably, the Polish government was heavily influenced by French thinking. It was taken for granted that the military should listen to the government, and its position was very low in the framework of government rights.


    This is of course no problem in peaceful times. The military does not interfere in politics, as it does in normal countries. The tragedy is that Poland is not a normal country. Although it is independent, the threat of war is always present.


    In this case, the country revolves around the army, and it is the best choice to develop the army as hard as possible. For example, the Kingdom of Prussia next door is a good learning object.


    Obviously, the revolutionaries who have low-minded skills did not think so much. Once the power was in control, they were ecstatic.


    From the perspective of senior government officials, this army with a background of great powers is unreliable. It is necessary to replace all senior military personnel with their own.


    The army is a place where the strong are admired. How can it win everyone''s support without a track record?


    The Polish government''s approach was naturally met with resistance from the military, and the relationship between the two sides was very bad. Government-appointed high-level generals have no one to buy them, and have often been suspended.


    This kind of behavior appears to the Polish government to be a manifestation of warlordization. For this reason, the government has also begun to set up a new stove, based on the revolutionary party''s armed forces, to build a completely obedient army.


    The army is a swallowing beast, and the establishment of a new army will naturally occupy the military expenses of the original army, which undoubtedly exacerbates the conflict between the two sides.


    Now that the government is so annoying, of course they have to get rid of them. It was at this time that the Prussians gave out an olive branch. Under the impetus of the interests, the two sides snapped together, and many people in the Polish army fell to the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Prime Minister Donbrowski: "You, the current situation in the country is very bad. The king''s election will be held next month. If we do not take action, the great Poland will be annexed by Prussia.


    Everyone has any ideas now. Today we are looking for a way of life for Poland, and we must not let the Prussian ambitions succeed. "


    The Berlin government''s attempt to annex Poland cannot be kept secret at all. As long as there are more people involved, it is no longer a secret.


    Over the years, the Polish government has been working to get rid of Prussian influence. It''s just that their means are not enough, and they often make a mess of things.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs V. Vulublevski: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted European countries and the current situation is not very optimistic.


    Napoleon III just died, France is still in the process of transferring power, and the Paris government is now engaged in a war without gunpowder. There is no problem supporting us diplomatically, and the possibility of direct troop intervention is unlikely.


    Not long ago, the diplomatic oolong that broke out, we severely offended Austria. The Vienna government does not want to see Prussia annex Poland, nor does it want to see us continue to govern Poland.


    If the Prussians are willing to pay a large price, both France and Austria are likely to be neutral. The only good news is that the British will support us, and they don''t want to see continued mergers in continental Europe. "


    Without mentioning the rest of the country, no other country has the power to interfere. The powerful Russian empire interferes with everyone''s enemies.


    Being a politician doesn''t care about joining forces with the enemy, but the political consequences also need to be considered. The political influence of collaborating with the Russians is too bad to bear. Even if the tsarist government intervenes, it is more likely to help.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Baderevsky: "The support of the British may not be useful. The sea is their world.


    In addition to the illegal Austrian countries, we also support us. Otherwise, if the Prussians are strong, we will not be able to resist it.


    We must know that the warlords in the country have long been associated with them. Once we use force, we will lose very badly. "


    The Kingdom of Poland has a poor family base. After so many years of hard work, the Republican army has only two infantry divisions and one cavalry division, accounting for 30% of the total Polish army.


    After hesitating for a moment, the Prime Minister Donbrovsky made the decision: "Then we will not let William I be elected. As long as the chosen king is someone else, the Prussian plan cannot continue.


    I don''t believe that the Prussians dare to send troops to annex us directly. It is impossible for European countries to remain indifferent to such things.


    Especially those small countries, if they don''t want to be annexed one day, they must support us at this time. A family of two may be inconspicuous, and if everyone joins together, the Prussians will not be able to bear it. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Baderevski shook his head: "His Prime Minister, this is difficult to achieve. William I''s approval in parliament is very high, far exceeding the competition.


    Even if we support others, we won''t have an advantage in elections. Unless extraordinary measures are taken to interfere with this election.


    However, the consequences are also very serious. After setting this precedent, the future democratic process in Poland will be greatly affected, and we will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame. "


    The Prime Minister Donbrovsky sighed: "Oh! The situation is difficult and we can''t take care of that much now. The most important thing right now is to keep Poland first. The democratic process is the future.


    Poland''s independence is not easy. This is the result of countless comrades-in-arms'' sacrifice. We must not let the current achievements be ruined.


    Compared with the overall situation, our personal honor and shame are not important. I believe that history will give a notarized evaluation. "


    This is the best way to prevent the Prussians from annexing Poland. As long as the King is not William I, the Commonwealth Alliance cannot proceed.


    In the legal world of Europe, anyone who breaks the rules must pay for it. Prussia has not yet ignored the rules.


    The Prime Minister of East Brovsky has regretted it a bit. If it had been known that the situation would develop to the present situation, the King should be elected when the Kingdom of Poland was first established.


    At that time, governments of all countries opposed the election of William I, and it was entirely possible to exclude him before the election. If the Polish throne had a master, there would not be so many bad things behind.


    Power is moving. With the King, it is impossible for the Prime Minister to say so. East Brovsky did not resist the temptation of the Prussians at first, taking for granted that he could manage the situation.


    To some extent, the original decision may not be wrong. The inability of Prussia to annex Poland does not mean that Prussia cannot join hands with others to divide Poland.


    If the Kingdom of Poland fights for itself and strives to develop its national strength after independence, and demonstrates a certain strength, then the Berlin government still needs them as an ally, and there will not be so many bad things.


    In fact, Poland has been fighting internally since independence. The Polish government, who has no governing experience, took policy for granted and ended up making a series of jokes.


    It can be seen from the economic development that since the independence of the Kingdom of Poland, post-war recovery has been carried out. So far, it has not recovered to the pre-war level. In some areas, negative economic growth has also occurred.


    Industry is even more a joke. Poland''s independence inherited part of Russia''s industry. After these industries fell into the hands of the Polish government, instead of moving forward, they were dying.


    The economy is not working, and the military is tossing around. The domestic army is divided into two artificially, and they are still very hostile to each other. There is no sword on the battlefield, which is patriotic and enthusiastic.


    In this context, the Kingdom of Poland was simply not qualified to be an ally of Prussia. To consolidate power and win the next war, the Berlin government had no choice but to fight Poland''s attention.


    The end result is nothing more than a question of partition or annexation. In short, the tragedy in Poland was doomed from the beginning, and the government''s inability led to the current disaster.


    The room was quiet, and the sound of breathing and heartbeat from everyone could be heard faintly, and the atmosphere became tense.


    "His Prime Minister, the big deal is bad."


    A voice came from outside the door, pulling everyone out of contemplation.


    The prime minister of East Brovsky glanced dissatisfied at the people. How could the meeting place be trespassing? It was really unruly.


    He had already made up his mind. If it wasn''t a big deal, he would have to teach this guy who does n¡¯t understand the rules: "Let ¡¯s say, the sky has not fallen."


    The young man replied nervously: "Yesterday afternoon, there was a fierce clash between our defenders in the Kiev region and the Russians, and a gun battle broke out, which caused 8 deaths and 12 injuries to our side."


    Having said that, he hurriedly handed the telegram to Prime Minister Donbrowski.


    Border conflicts between Russia and Poland occur from time to time, but the dead are still rare. Usually, the two sides will restrain each other. Generally, they fight with each other and rarely fire.


    The telegram only introduced the causes and consequences of the conflict, without other explanations, the Prime Minister of East Brovsky''s face suddenly became gloomy.


    The house leak happens to be rainy at night. At this time, the Russian-Polish conflict broke out. This is definitely not a good thing for the Polish government. If they can''t handle it, they will get out.


    The telegraph was often on one side of the table. The Prime Minister of East Brovsky patted the table angrily and said angrily: "It''s too bullying. Is the Russian so anxious to provoke war!"


    Others circulated the telegram one after another, and everyone realized the seriousness of the problem. This conflict was completely planned by the Russians.


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 Chapter 562： More wayward

    The sudden Russian-Polish conflict shattered all plans of Prime Minister Donbrovsky. If one is not handled well, a full-scale war will erupt between Russia and Poland.


    In this context, Poland would not have had the power to fight without the support of the Kingdom of Prussia. It can be said that the Tsarist government helped the Prussians a lot and forced the Polish government to make a compromise.


    Is it so simple? The Tsar is not stupid. If there is not enough interest, why do they help their enemies?


    The Polish government is still aggressive, and Franz, who is far away from Vienna, has figured out the ins and outs of the matter. It is nothing more than a secret deal between the two countries, which together divide the Kingdom of Poland.


    There are no enemies in front of the interests, the Tsarist government wants to regain lost ground, the Prussians want to strengthen their strength, and both sides are eyeing the Poles.


    A few years ago, the two sides beat you to death, the scars of war have not disappeared, and the two sides have joined forces again.


    In the eyes of ordinary people, this may be very incredible, but the reality is so nonsense.


    For the Kingdom of Prussia, it is tempting to swallow Poland alone, but the weight of the Kingdom of Poland is too large, and there are 70% to 80% of the Kingdom of Prussia. If it is swallowed, it will be stung.


    In this context, the best choice is to choose and divide people to reduce the difficulty of operation and share the international pressure.


    Cooperation between the Berlin government and the Russians was also forced. The three countries bordering Poland are Prussian Austria, Austria is too strong, and the Prussians dare not to do things with tigers, and would rather choose to cooperate with the enemy.


    Even Franz can boldly speculate that the Prussians are ready to sell two. Perhaps at this time, someone had been contacted by the Austrian Foreign Ministry. Promise the territories that the Russians favored to Austria, and take the opportunity to stir up the contradictions between Russia and Austria.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz ignored it. For no reason and no desire, he did not dare to be interested in Poland. Franz naturally did not care about the plot between the two countries.


    Whatever their calculations, as long as Austria stays still, all conspiracy and scheming will be pale in the face of absolute power.


    The more fully prepared Russia and Russia are, the worse the next war will be. If the governments of both countries are smart people, the best thing to do at this time is to pull people into the water, and it is best to pull the lively countries in Europe together.


    Otherwise, neither Russia nor Russia will be the winners in the next war. Seeing the bustling Britain, France, Austria and Austria, as long as they intervene halfway, their efforts can be wasted.


    Unfortunately, everyone is not a fool, and the fact that Britain, France, Austria and the United States can form an alliance shows a lot of problems. Neither Russia nor Russia is a master of diplomacy. If you want to break up the three-nation alliance and pull people to your side, it is too difficult to operate.


    Austria does not want to expand in the European continent. The French have no time to fight. The British cudgel always likes to stab a knife in the back. If they want to play in person, forget it!


    The three countries are not so easy to pull, and the cost of the game alone is not what the two countries can afford. The empty gloves White Wolf England, France and Austria are smoother than them.


    In theory, the world hegemony between the three countries: Britain, France, Austria and Austria. There should be contradictions among the three great powers. Unfortunately, these contradictions have not yet erupted.


    For example: The British ¡¯s maritime hegemony is of great interest to both France and Austria, but unfortunately they are constrained by their strength. Neither country has challenged the strength of British maritime hegemony.


    Another example: The struggle for continental hegemony in France and Austria should be dead or alive in the face of it. In reality, Austria''s lack of interest in continental hegemony is basically too lazy to fight; the French are busy dealing with internal issues and temporarily ignore European hegemony.


    In the overseas colonial movement, all three countries were vested interests. If we stab each other, the cost of maintaining colonies will increase by a lot. If the three countries compromise, everyone can save a lot of money.


    As long as the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, do not stab each other, even if other countries want to fish in troubled waters, they must consider whether they can bear the consequences of exposure.


    There is no need to look at the current conflict between Britain, France, Austria and the three colonies, which has been more restrained than before the three countries'' alliance. At least there were no more colonial expeditions with hundreds of people, and the army was completely obscured.


    Now that negotiations between Britain, France, Austria, and the three countries on the division of colonial power have begun, according to the current progress, there will be a result in about one or two years, and the conflict in the overseas colonization activities of the three countries will further decrease.


    It wasn''t Franz or Napoleon III who drove it all, but John Bull as a cuckoo.


    Everyone opens colonies to make money, not to lose money and make money. The British have the most colonies, and the number of conflicts overseas and with countries is also the highest.


    In the late 19th century, the maintenance costs of the major colonial empires rose sharply. If we continue to fight like this, everyone will not have to make money.


    For his own benefit, John Bull must also establish a set of rules and regulations to restrict countries'' colonial activities abroad, so that everyone will not stab each other every day and cannot make money happily.


    Of course, this is limited to the land that is acknowledged. No one will show mercy when it comes to fierce competition in the unowned colony.


    This international pattern is completely different from the original space-time. The main international contradiction in Europe now is the contradiction between Russia and Russia.


    In contrast, the contradictions between Britain and Austria, the conflict between Britain and France, and the conflict between France and Austria have all become secondary contradictions. The fact that Britain, France, Austria and the United States can form an alliance proves that the common interests of the three countries have outweighed the contradictions.


    John Bull wants continental balance, not continental darkness.


    War means uncertainty, and no one can guarantee the final situation in order to provoke war without any certainty.


    What if the situation is out of control and you hit a giant? Napoleon''s lesson learned was not far away, and that one was almost successful.


    Now that the two countries are restraining each other, and the two countries are hostile to each other, the European continent is just in a delicate balance.


    No matter what happens in any country, it can cause chain reactions. In the last Near East war, the British were told with facts that it would be costly to easily intervene in the Continental War.


    From the perspective of the British, it is best that the situation in continental Europe is so balanced. Conflicts have arisen in various countries, and they just have to be arbiters.


    ...


    On May 18, 1874, the Tsarist government issued a diplomatic note to the Kingdom of Poland, ordering the Polish government to surrender the "killers in the border conflict" within 24 hours and ceding the Kiev region to compensate the Russian Empire.


    Such conditions are obviously not acceptable to the Polish government. The prime minister of East Brovsky was furious, but he was powerless.


    The standing army of the Russian Empire is as high as 876,000, and the Kingdom of Poland is doing its best, and the standing army is as much as 136,000.


    Warsaw, an office with only two tables, four chairs, and a filing cabinet, is the office of Prime Minister Donbrovsky.


    The Polish government is poor. As the head of government, Prime Minister Donbrowski has set an example by reducing office expenses as much as possible.


    In this respect, the prime minister of East Brovsky is impeccable. Unfortunately, a country cannot be governed by frugality.


    Prime Minister Donbrowski: "What do the powers say, will they interfere in the actions of the Russians?"


    The Polish government could not accept the conditions of the Russians, the war had entered the countdown, and Prime Minister Donbrowski had to pin his hopes on international interference.


    Foreign Minister Va Vlubrevski: "The British Minister has promised to mediate this conflict. The French Minister did not give a clear answer and may be waiting for a resolution from the Paris government.


    The Prussians promised to support us. They promised to send troops to support us as soon as the war broke out.


    Austria has not stated its position, but because of the relations between the Russian and Austrian alliances, they are at best neutral. They cannot stand on our side.


    The remaining European countries are watching the situation, and what choices they will make will need to be determined after the situation is clear. "


    After hearing this result, the Prime Minister of East Brovsky was not half relieved.


    The reaction of European countries made him very chilling. As the gatekeeper of the Russian Empire for European countries, the Kingdom of Poland also did its utmost, and none of the three great powers of Britain, France, and Austria clearly stated their support.


    Seems to have the support of the Kingdom of Prussia, in fact all of this support comes at a price.


    The Prime Minister of East Brovsky can be sure that if William I cannot concurrently serve as King of Poland, the Prussians will inevitably paddle in this war.


    Now the Tsarist government is not ready for war. There is no problem with the Polish kingdom. If you want to destroy the Polish kingdom, the Tsarist government must first consider whether the money in its pocket is enough.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has a motive for paddling. A semi-dead Polish kingdom is just convenient for them to annex and can minimize the rebound.


    The head of East Brovsky made a decisive decision: "Immediate national mobilization, we must be prepared to fight the Russians dead."


    The powers couldn''t count on for a while. The French didn''t have time to ignore them. Austria was an ally of the Russian Empire. The British knew that it was unreliable.


    Mediation is easier said than done, in fact it all depends on the Russians'' refusal to buy. The Tsarist government ¡¯s 24-hour ultimatum has passed most of the time. It is estimated that the Russians have already killed the diplomatic notes of the British before they reach the Tsarist government.


    The only hope for the Kingdom of Poland is the Kingdom of Prussia, and Prime Minister Donbrowski has prepared for a temporary compromise. In the face of life and death, many things can be compromised.


    In any case, the Kingdom of Poland is still so large that even if the Prussians have a good appetite, they will not be able to swallow it for a while.


    Before that, they had to block the first wave of Russian fronts. It would be miserable if the Polish kingdom had not been defeated before Prussia''s reinforcements were available.


    You can''t count on Prussia to help recover the lost land and drive the Russians back to their hometown?


    Don''t look at the last war they won, Prussia still cannot keep up with the Russians in terms of national strength. Without financial support, Prussia would not have been an opponent of the Russian Empire.


    The Tsarist government has no money, and the Berlin government is actually not much better. Don''t be surprised if one day you hear that the Berlin government is bankrupt, they have been on the verge of bankruptcy.


    Rather than the defeat of the Russians by the Prussian kingdom, it is better that the gold master behind him smashed the tsarist government with money.


    The European countries all contributed money to finance, Britain and France generously released loans, so good things cannot happen every day. The borrowed money is also to be repaid. Both countries have worked hard to repay their debts for many years.


    After the weight loss of the Russian Empire, Europe can no longer be scared, and everyone''s funding is naturally gone.


    In this context, the Prime Minister of East Brovsky did not think that Prussia had the power to beat the Russians. With this strength, the Berlin government would have annexed Poland long ago, and there is no need to wait until now.


    The Polish government has never neglected the "preparation for war" work, but according to prior estimates, the war will be more than a decade later, so the Polish government is not fully prepared.


    The Russian-Polish conflict came too suddenly. The Polish government has just received news. The ultimatum of the Tsarist government has arrived, leaving no preparation time for them.


    If you want to complete the combat readiness within 24 hours, it is simply a nightmare. Unless it is a small country like Monaco at the village head level, national mobilization can be completed in a few hours.


    Poland mobilized, and the Russians were not idle. The Tsarist government, which had long been prepared, has gathered 20 infantry divisions and 5 cavalry divisions on the Russian-Polish border, and 20 infantry divisions on the Pu-Russia border.


    Obviously, the Tsarist government did not trust the Prussians, so it stationed heavy troops on the border.


    This time, unlike in the past, the Tsarist government has hoarded a batch of grain in advance, and the problem of Russian soldiers'' food has been resolved. The logistical pressure of the Russians has been greatly reduced.


    Twenty infantry divisions may have nothing to do with the Prussian kingdom, but the defensive boundaries are more than enough. Even if the Berlin government wants to play tricks, it must first consider its own strength.


    There is no way, more soldiers can be willful. Casually, the Tsarist government mobilized more than half a million troops, which has exceeded the total of the standing forces of the two countries.


    The tragedy is that the Polish government was unaware of it in advance, even now the Prime Minister of East Brovsky doesn''t know how many to face the enemy.


    In this respect, the Polish government is really unqualified. The eyes and masters'' low performance is vividly displayed, and the intelligence work is completely ignored.


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 Chapter 563： British calculations

    On May 20, 1874, the Tsarist government declared war on Poland. On the afternoon of the same day, the Russian army crossed the border and launched an attack on the Kingdom of Poland. The Russian-Polish war broke out again.


    From the Russian-Polish conflict to less than a week before and after the outbreak of the war, this efficiency refreshed Franz''s understanding of the Tsarist government.


    The reform achievements of Alexander II have been manifested in terms of efficiency. According to the previous efficiency of the Tsarist government, there is no uncertainty in a few months.


    The sudden Russian-Polish war killed many people. The European governments were too late to respond, and the war had already begun.


    In London, the Prime Minister was only struggling. While busy with domestic elections, and concerned about the changing situation in Europe, even the Irish issue has been postponed.


    "The War in the Near East is continuing, and the Russians have provoked another war with the Poles. Did they forget the lesson of the failure of the last multi-line battle so quickly, who can tell me what happened in the middle?


    With extensive political experience, Prime Minister Gulston can be sure that the Russian-Polish war was definitely not caused by a conflict. In recent years, conflicts broke out in Russia and Poland that exceeded three digits. This time, war broke out.


    Looking at the rapid actions of the Russians, it is clear that they have long been premeditated. The Near East War distracted Britain, and the London government directly believed that the Russians were preparing for the Ottoman Empire.


    To this end, the British are still trying to find ways to keep the Ottoman Empire. Don''t worry now, the Tsarist government provoked the Russian-Polish war, and no more energy was devoted to the Near East War.


    Foreign Minister Macleans: "His Prime Minister, based on the information we have gathered, the Poles are in trouble this time.


    The Berlin government was not active in sending troops to rescue the Kingdom of Poland. It did not send troops after the war broke out, and even military mobilization was very slow.


    The Polish throne election is coming soon, and William I ¡¯s approval rate is very high. Under normal circumstances, election is stable.


    The biggest obstacle is the current Polish government. There are certain signs that the Polish government is prepared to intervene in the election by abnormal means and kick William I out.


    It is not surprising that the Prussians were ambitious about Poland and used a knife to kill people and ousted the Polish government in advance.


    From the current situation analysis, the two countries should have secretly reached a deal. The Vienna government has not acted yet, and what role they play in this, we are still unable to make an accurate judgment.


    By the way, Prussian diplomats have been very active recently, and have frequent meetings with high-level European countries. Just three days ago, the Minister of Prussia and I in London also passed on the issue of Poland.


    To counter the Russian threat, they wanted to form the Prussian-Polish Confederation and sought our support.


    If nothing unexpected happens, the Prussians have also contacted France and Austria, but they do not know whether they have reached a deal. "


    The explanation was justified by Prime Minister Gilston nodded. The Russian-Polish war broke out suddenly. If the two countries were not aware of it in advance, it would not make sense.


    If there is a secret collusion between the two countries, then all explanations can be made. It is not surprising that the Prussians helped cover the Tsarist government and created conditions for the Russian army to attack Poland.


    Unlike the governments of other countries, the Polish government is a hodgepodge in which almost every power has buried its nails.


    The Kingdom of Prussia was the most powerful in Poland, and many people were bought by the Berlin government. Coupled with the Polish government''s own death and the military''s situation, it is too easy to intercept some information.


    Prime Minister Gilston frowned: "If the Austrians are involved, it will be Puerol''s fourth partition of Poland.


    This is not a good phenomenon. Let them continue. I am afraid that in the end of the European continent, there will be few countries left.


    If Austria did not participate, then what interests did the two countries bring out in exchange for the default of the Vienna government?


    Similarly, the Berlin government promised the French how much good they did in exchange for the support of the Paris government, or the Prussians did not get their support.


    These issues must be clarified. I don''t think that without the understanding of France and Austria, the two countries will be able to privately divide the Kingdom of Poland.


    Being able to buy the interests of France and Austria is definitely not small. Both Russia and Russia are poor ghosts, and their industrial and economic strengths are average. The promise should not be economic, so the answer is ready.


    In any case, they cannot make their deal come true, otherwise the two countries will be completely enlarged. "


    The British foreign policy has always followed the interests, and when analyzing problems, there are also a lot of interest factors.


    With this set of analysis methods, many hidden questions are clear, and many things can be known by directly tracing the interests.


    The great power strategy cannot be concealed at all, and countless eyes are staring? However, it is impossible for any country to have only one set of strategies, and there are also priorities in many strategies, and this order still changes with the changes in the international situation.


    At present, European countries recognize that the most important strategy of the French is to digest the Italian region, and then to expand to Central Europe and seize the territory west of the Rhine.


    The most important strategy of Austria is to unify the German region, mainly to unify the German Federal Empire with high popular support, and then to expand to the Ottoman Empire.


    Because of the mutual restraint of European countries, the French''s second strategy could not be implemented, and Austria''s most important strategy could not be carried out.


    But once France and Austria reach a compromise and the two countries will acquiesce in their actions, the situation will be completely different, and the remaining countries will not be able to oppose it.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laluy Royd: "The situation is not so bad. If that is the case, France and Austria will have to fight each other.


    Obviously, neither France nor Austria is ready for war. At least until they clear the field, I don''t think they will break out.


    Of course, in order to avoid this, I think it is necessary to strengthen the strength of the German Federal Empire.


    If the Prussians want to annex Poland, let them give up the Rhineland. Anyway, for Prussia, it was an enclave, and it was also looked down upon by the French.


    Rather than leave it to the French to increase their strength, it would be better to throw it to the German Federal Empire. At that time, the two countries could only restrain each other. "


    This is a conspiracy. The current French empire is in full swing. As their neighbors are tragedy, the pressure on national defense has increased greatly.


    The Rhineland region is just an enclave. With the enemy of the Russian Empire to the east, once the French decided to take action, the Kingdom of Prussia would simply be unable to resist.


    Since it cannot be maintained, the status of the Rhineland region in the heart of the Berlin government has greatly declined. In exchange for the annexation of the Kingdom of Poland, it is estimated that many people will agree.


    The British were also uneasy about giving the Rhineland region to the German Federal Empire. Once the Rhineland region merges into the German Federation, the two countries will only be able to restrain each other.


    Even if the Vienna government wants to compromise and share the enlarged version of the German Federal Empire with the French, the German people will not agree!


    Nationalism determined that once the French had an idea for the Rhineland region, Austria had to stand on the German Federal stand, and the Vienna government was afraid to make concessions.


    Conversely, if Austria wanted to annex the German Federal Empire, the French could not agree. Let the power of Austria extend to the west of the Rhine. How can France''s strategic security be guaranteed?


    The purpose of the other party cannot be achieved unless one party falls. In this context, the British can play a balance between France and Austria.


    Whether France and Austria will have an imbalance in power is a matter for the future. The London government''s foreign policy has always been focused on the present, rather than chasing the illusory future.


    No one can guarantee what will happen after decades and hundreds of years. Today is an ally. Tomorrow may be the enemy. The day after tomorrow may become an ally again. Preparing for diplomacy is simply a joke.


    Prime Minister Gilston: "This issue is not urgent. We first leak the information to the German Federation. They must also pay for the Rhineland region.


    After getting the Rhineland region, the strength of the German Federation has been greatly enhanced, and it is also the second largest power in Spain on the European continent.


    We have to work hard to persuade the Prussians for them, but also to settle the French. They can''t just pay nothing! "


    In a short time, the Prime Minister of Galston made his judgment. The possibility of the Prussians abandoning the Rhineland region is very high, which means that they can escape the threat of the French.


    As for the losses, the German Federal Empire can make up for it. The German Federal Empire is almost all the richest in Germany. Its finances are much stronger than the Berlin government, and selling a good price is not a big problem.


    With this money, many problems are solved. In the next Russian-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Prussia will no longer have a chance to win.


    As a client, Britain can also take a political interest from it and expand its influence in the German Federation.


    ...


    What happened inside the London government was naturally unknown to everyone, and everyone was attracted by the war.


    The Near East War and the Pope War broke out at the same time, and everyone was waiting for the reaction of the two countries. Many people are speculating whether continental Europe will trigger a full-scale war.


    Prussia, Poland, and the Ottoman Empire can be regarded as allies, and they are short of a treaty on the issue of confronting the Russians.


    Russia and Austria are also allies, and in theory the Tsarist government now has the opportunity to pull Austria into the water. Once a full-scale war breaks out between the two sides, Popo + Ottoman will definitely not be able to beat Russia + Austria, then they can only pull people into the water.


    At this point, the fantasy should end. On May 23, 1874, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated its position: the Vienna government was absolutely neutral in the Popo war.


    At this time, everyone can rest assured that the so-called comprehensive continental war does not exist, and small countries need not worry about the issue of standing teams.


    Ankara, the decision of the Vienna government disappointed Abdul Aziz I. He had expected the outbreak of the European War to share their military pressure.


    No need to think about it now. European countries are not stupid. Who wants to fight without interest? The Vienna government''s neutrality in the Russian-Polish war did not surprise everyone.


    It is very difficult to carry out territorial expansion on the European continent, and the legal basis is the biggest problem. Austria has no legal basis for Poland, and its occupation of land is illegal at all.


    This is not the same as expanding in the Balkans. Robbing land from the Ottoman Empire does not need to worry about legal issues or worry about being condemned by public opinion. The Government of Vienna has taken the title of "Liberator", not an aggressor.


    Grabbing Poland is different. Although Da Bobo is not very popular, it is also a sovereign state that everyone recognizes. Grabbing the territory of the Kingdom of Poland is aggression.


    Unable to seize territory, the Polish government was so drowsy that even military expenses could not be recovered when it started the war, and it was normal for Austria to have no interest in Poland.


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 Chapter 564： Ottoman crisis

    Compared with the ancestors who ravaged Eurasia, Africa, and three continents, Abdul-Aziz I was a good baby. Since his succession, he has been good to his neighbors. He has been cautious in diplomacy to avoid conflicts with European powers as much as possible.


    Except for the Russians being killed in the Russian-Prussian war, Abdul-Aziz I did not initiate a war. It can be said that there are few pacifists in Sudan in the past.


    Moreover, the last war was also full of inside information. If it was not for the powers to secretly encourage it, Abdul Aziz I would most likely choose to be a spectator.


    Of course, he is not a voluntarist. It is completely because the enemies around it are too powerful. They can only choose peace if they cannot win.


    When you come out, you always have to pay back. When the Ottoman Empire was strong, you set up enemies everywhere, and now you have to pay the price.


    You can''t just let you bully people and not let others retaliate? This is not the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Austria and Russia have come to take revenge. If it is not for the strength, Persia next door will probably intervene.


    Now Persia and the Ottoman Empire are bad brothers and brothers, and they are both declining. Because of its geographical location, the Ottoman Empire was a neighbor of two great powers at the same time, so the tragedy was earlier.


    In contrast, the Persians in the east are much better, just need to face the British. Anyway, there is hope for victory, and the Persians smashed a British invasion more than a decade ago.


    "Hum" with a cold drink, Abdul Aziz I tore the battle report in his hands to pieces. There is no doubt the bad news, these days Abdul Aziz I is going crazy.


    "Yesterday, the Austrians just besieged Jerusalem, and today the Bosporus is again under siege. Isn''t the Lianyin Dardanelles lost in a few days, waiting for the enemy to parade in Ankara?"


    Everyone bowed their heads and said nothing. It was not that the Ottoman army did not work hard. The Russians were not blindly fighting. In the month after the outbreak of the war, the Russian army landed from five ports.


    Before the reinforcements sent by the Sudanese government passed, the landing Russian troops had already evacuated and the port continued to attack.


    It seems that not much has been achieved, but in fact the damage to the Ottoman Empire is not small. A scorched earth policy was implemented all the way, and a large number of people in the coastal areas were forced to migrate to inland areas.


    While fighting the enemy, the Sudanese government also has to shoulder the heavy task of locating war refugees. Don''t look at the fierce clamor of Abdul Aziz I. If all the people and enemies are to die to the end, this is not the case in practice.


    After the Russians conquered a place, they started to destroy it at the first time, such as destroying farmland, burning houses, smashing iconic buildings, and expelling local people into the inland areas.


    The coastline of the Ottoman Empire was too long to be fully focused on defense, and areas with weak troops let the enemy penetrate.


    Every time the Russian army makes a successful landing, the Ottoman Empire will have tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of war refugees. The law does not blame the public in the Ottoman Empire, and the Sudanese government cannot hold so many people responsible for fleeing.


    People always have to eat, and within a short time hundreds of thousands of refugees appeared in the Ottoman Empire. To relieve so many victims, the Sudanese government, which had not prepared in advance, was in a hurry.


    All other supplies are just fine. The Ottoman people are not demanding, just stuttering is enough. The simplest request made the Sudanese government embarrassed.


    Seeing that the stock of food was dwindling, Abdul Aziz I was watching and anxious. The fall of the Bosphorus now means that war refugees will increase again.


    It can hold up two days a day. If the war lasts one year or two, the Ottoman government will not have so much grain reserves.


    The Minister of War, Elmold, replied: "Your Majesty, the enemy has a sea advantage and is going up and down the battlefield. Before our reinforcements arrive, they evacuate early, and they will not fight against us at all."


    This explanation obviously does not satisfy Abdul-Aziz I: "There are indeed some of these problems in other regions, but the Bosphorus was hit by the Russian army. Don''t tell me, you don''t have time to mobilize reinforcements? "


    The number of Ottoman troops stationed in the Bosphorus area exceeded 200,000, while the offensive Russian troops were only about 100,000. On the surface, the Ottoman troops had absolute strength, but unfortunately they were defeated.


    War can''t just look at the quantity, but more depends on the deployment of troops. It seems that the number of Ottoman troops is larger, but in fact they have to be stationed in various places, and when fighting the Russian army, their strength is not dominant.


    Elmed explained hastily: "His Majesty, although the Bosphorus fell, it also severely damaged the Russian army. The Russian army that landed in a short period of time has lost its ability to continue the war.


    We are mobilizing heavy troops and preparing to drive them to the sea.


    Now that the Russian-Polish war breaks out, the Tsarist government should no longer send more troops. This battle, on the surface, we lost, but strategically the situation is developing in our favourable direction. "


    This explanation, it is enough to flicker Abdul Aziz I who failed military capabilities. Subconsciously, Abdul Aziz wanted to hear the good news.


    As for whether the counter-offensive plan can be realized, it is no longer important. The battlefield is ever-changing, and a little accident can''t be more normal.


    Seeing the problem, the Minister of the Interior Muhammad frowned, and gave a light glance at Sudan''s face, and he decisively chose to act stupid.


    After hesitating for a while, it may be that the conscience is disturbed, or that the Ottoman Empire is sinking, and everyone is finished.


    Muhammad reminded vaguely: "As of now, domestic war refugees have exceeded the 750,000 mark. This number is very dangerous.


    If we continue to increase it, we will not have so much food relief, and it will probably cause a big mess. "


    It is not possible to cause chaos, but it is bound to cause chaos. The Ottoman Empire has just over 16 million people, and the number of refugees already accounts for 4.7% of the total population.


    With so many people losing their livelihoods, there are simply not so many job placements in the country and they can only rely on government relief to live.


    If the battlefield continues to fail, the number of refugees will continue to rise. The Ottoman Empire was not a big food-producing country, overseas trade was blocked again, and refugees continued to increase. The outbreak of the food crisis was almost an inevitable result.


    The actual situation will be even worse. With so many people doing nothing every day, waiting for government relief, law and order is a big problem.


    These words fall into different people''s ears, and naturally have different interpretations. It was meant to put pressure on the military, but Abdul-Aziz I heard it changed.


    "In order to save food, the refugees will be treated differently in the future, giving priority to their blessings, and let the rest live on their own!


    The concentration of refugees is also a problem, and the government is trying to find ways to decentralize them. If you can''t figure it out, let the pagans make room. "


    After hearing the words of the Sudan, Muhammad burst into cold sweat. Is this too chaotic in China? If another person said it, he would think that he had been bought by the enemy, and ran to the cholera Ottoman Empire.


    Originally, the ethnic and religious contradictions of the Ottoman Empire were serious. Isn''t this so different now that you are forcing people to rebel?


    The two idioms have emerged in Muhammeda''s mind, and he hastily persuaded: "Your Majesty, no!


    It is now in the war period, and nothing can be out of the country. Now if the conflict is intensified, the heretics will likely collude with the enemy, and the empire will be in danger by then. "


    It''s a pity that Abdul Aziz I is no longer just the successor, the ambitious sultan, but the brain-smashed sultan who was defeated by reality and broken.


    Before 1872, Abdul-Aziz I''s performance could still be called a wise king. Rest in peace with the people, establish universities, establish codes, and carry out secular reforms of the Ottoman Empire.


    Under the strong backlash of the conservatives, the reform of the Ottoman Empire in 1872 failed, and Abdul Aziz I fell, and it was no longer possible to be a hero.


    Doing things more and more radically, he could not listen to persuasion at all. In the face of religious problems and nations, we do not want to solve the problem from the root and directly use force to suppress it.


    The original time and space of Abdul Aziz I was tortured and overthrown by the people in 1876, and finally ended in depression.


    If you follow the instructions of Abdul Aziz I, maybe you don''t have to wait two years, maybe you will have to change hosts here in two months.


    ...


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 Chapter 565： Train officers

    The Constantinople Headquarters commanded the Bosphorus Strait. It should be celebrated, but the reality is exactly the opposite.


    After seeing the statistics of casualties, everyone was not happy.


    As the Russians spent a lot of time in the Ava landing war, leaving enough time for the enemy to react, the Ottoman Empire mobilized heavy troops.


    The result of head-on collision is heavy casualties. With the advantage of equipment, the Russian army won the battle, but the price paid was not small.


    The number of casualties as high as 30,000 is enough to prove the tragic war. If the Ava war and the casualties in other areas are added, the number of casualties in the Russian army has exceeded the 40,000 mark, of which the number of casualties is close to 10,000.


    Perhaps this number is not worth mentioning for the Russian Empire, but it is very deadly for the expeditionary force with only 150,000 troops.


    Now the morale of the Russian army has dropped significantly, and victory cannot change the aftermath of the heavy casualties. Even if the wounded are effectively treated, the number of Russian soldiers who can return to the battlefield in the future will not exceed 20,000.


    This means that from now on, the total strength of the Russian army will be permanently lost 20,000. In the short term, the Russian army can use only 110,000 troops, and it will have to station troops in the Bosporus, with less than 80,000 mobile troops.


    General Allest, the chief commander of the Allied Forces, also felt the pressure. He did not care about the heavy casualties of the Russian army. The key was that the next battle was worrying him.


    The Vienna government''s attitude is very clear, winning the victory at the least cost. Placing the navy general in the position of commander-in-chief of the coalition proves that the Vienna government did not attach importance to the battle on the Asia Minor Peninsula and had no plans to send troops.


    As a soldier, there is no desire to defeat the battle. Although the war was under the command of the Russians, there was no need for Arest to take responsibility for it. However, failure on the battlefield would still affect his reputation.


    Of course, as a naval general, you do not direct the war in person, you can minimize the impact and not affect the career.


    Arest warned: "General Ivanov, your strategic goals have been exposed and the enemy is ready to wait for you to jump into the pit. Do you want to continue?"


    The words "you" fully illustrate the relationship between the coalition forces, and the cooperation between Russia and Austria is not close.


    Ivanov''s face changed, his expression a little awkward. They had planned to show their strength to Austria through this battle, but nothing happened.


    Had it not been for the last minute, the presence of the Austrian airship forces had hit the enemy''s morale, and the war would probably continue now.


    Strength is the right to speak. The Russian army has not demonstrated superior fighting power, and the right to speak in the alliance is naturally affected.


    Especially in the coalition command, facts have proved that the Russian army''s combat plan failed. At the meeting, Ivanov''s voice was much lower.


    "His Commander, the Bosphorus has been won, the Marmara Gateway has been opened, and the Black Sea Straits of the coalition forces can enter at any time. We can launch landing operations more flexibly.


    "Don''t hit the south wall, don''t look back." After hearing this answer, Arest rested what he wanted to say and reorganized the language.


    After a period of contact, Arest knew that Ivanov was not a fool and his military capabilities were considered excellent. The previous war proved that the Russian army did not make much mistakes.


    It is only "political need" to allow him to ignore the actual situation and continue to carry out a plan that is obviously wrong in the military.


    The military needs to serve politics. When it comes to politics, right or wrong is no longer important.


    The Tsarist government needs to open the Black Sea Strait as soon as possible to ensure that the domestic export trade is carried out normally, and the frontline Russian army can only stick to it.


    Serious casualties? It doesn''t matter. The Russian Empire has people. Anyway, the war supplies are provided by the Austrians, and the Tsarist government can afford to lose.


    With such a strong desire to fight, Allest couldn''t stop it. As long as the Russians are willing to fight for their lives, the Vienna government is willing to throw money.


    "With your strength, if you want to complete the next combat plan, I''m afraid you are still weak. Is your country planning to increase your troops?"


    Ivanov nodded his head: "Yes, Your Excellency the Commander. The Ottoman Empire has responded, and at least 200,000 troops are required to seize the Black Sea Strait.


    I have applied for 100,000 reinforcements in China and I expect to reach the front line within two months. The only problem now is supplies.


    In recent years, the Russian Empire lacked financial resources, and the Russian-Polish War just broke out. Now it cannot afford it ... "


    After hearing this reply, Arest stood up and turned his back to the crowd, as if in deep thought.


    Needless to say, Arest knows that the Tsarist government will have to empty gloves again. The so-called 100,000 soldiers are probably 100,000 young and strong.


    If not, the Tsarist government wants to train troops through this war and prepare for the subsequent Russian-Prussian war.


    In the eyes of politicians, human life is worthless. Being able to take Austrian supplies and train an elite division, it is estimated that the Tsarist government would not care about the casualties.


    After half a time, Arest gave the answer: "This is beyond my authority. To increase the supply of supplies, this must require the consent of the Vienna government."


    Ivanov said eagerly: "Her commander, in fact, the consent of the Vienna government is not required. As long as we report more losses, we can put the account ..."


    Let the Vienna government decide that it involves diplomacy. Countries have always used their interests to speak, and the Russian-Olympic alliance is no exception.


    This involves the issue of the division of future spoils. Ivanov would rather have less supplies now than pay a greater price to the Russian Empire.


    The Russian army has always had a hard time. The logistics of the expeditionary army is based on the supply of the Austrian army. This standard far exceeds the treatment of the Russian army.


    In the opinion of many Russian military officers, the treatment of gray animals is a complete waste. If you lower the standard and report more damage, the supply of 150,000 troops and the supply of 230,000 Russian troops will suffice.


    Insufficient weapons and equipment are also easy to handle. According to the practice of the Russian army, the soldiers in the front are killed, and the soldiers in the back can pick up their guns and continue to use them.


    In addition, some materials can be captured on the battlefield, and everyone can cooperate to solve the problem.


    Arest''s face changed so much that the Russians could do it, but he didn''t dare to do it.


    Franz''s supervision of the military is very strict. It is necessary to go to a military court to misreport war damage and sell national interests. The promise promised by the Russians, for Arest, was a lifeline.


    "No! General Ivanov, I warn you that this matter ends here, please don''t insult the aristocratic glory!"


    Having said that, Arest fell straight out the door. He was really angry, and if he did not do it, it would be impossible.


    It''s not easy to get into this position. I don''t know how many people are staring down. Want to replace it.


    As for "the benefits promised by the Russians," Arest was dismissive. If high-level officers like him are poor ghosts, how can the following officers and soldiers live?


    ...


    Vienna Palace, looking at the battle report in his hands, Franz was not surprised at all. No matter how the Ottoman Empire fell, the rotten ship still had three pounds.


    The reforms in front of the Sudanese government are not completely useless, at least training a modern army. Maybe due to financial resources, bureaucratic corruption and other factors, the Ottoman army is not strong, but how much better can the Russian army be?


    The Tsarist government has limited financial resources, and the Russian army is also suffering. The information collected on the front lines has already shown that the Russian military is seriously inadequate.


    The two rookies are pecking at each other. The Ottoman army has a quantitative advantage, and the Russian army has the equipment advantage. It is normal to lose heavy war losses.


    There was no major defeat on the front line, and no Austrian troop was needed, Franz was satisfied. From the standpoint of Austria, the Russian combat effectiveness is still weak.


    "The Russians want to use our strength to train troops. Maybe they will continue to change troops on the grounds that they need to rest.


    The tsarist government is in a hurry. It seems that the Prussians have given them a lot of excitement. How do you think we should answer them now? "


    Franz''s subconscious oblivion about the Tsarist government''s attempt to open up the Black Sea Strait. That''s a trivial matter compared to hidden plans.


    In the last Russian-Prussian war, the insufficient training of most of the Russian soldiers was also an important factor that led to the failure of the war.


    learn from mistakes.


    The Tsarist government wanted to train an elite army, which was an inevitable result. The biggest problem with the Tsarist government now is that it has no money, and the Near East War has become an opportunity for Russians to train.


    Anyway, they are paying by Austria, they just need to get out of the way. Do not look at the heavy casualties of the frontline Russian army. Once the restoration has been restored, the combat effectiveness of the remaining troops will definitely rise instead.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, it depends on how much the Russians will pay. The actual training losses are very large, and the soldiers cannot serve long-term, and they will retire after a few years.


    If the Russian-Prussian War does not erupt in a short time, these soldiers will only be able to impart experience. The Russian army does not lack this kind of experience. It was only a few years after the last war.


    I think the Tsarist government wants to train a group of qualified officers through actual combat. As long as there are enough officers, it is not difficult to expand the army, and it can guarantee a certain combat effectiveness. "


    Training officers is what Austria is doing. The convening of so many cannon fodder units on the battlefield was to train officers. Otherwise, the Middle East battlefield would not have been able to erode. Jerusalem has not been conquered yet.


    It is not as simple as the Russians want to train officers. This is also related to the future situation in Europe, for example: increasing the odds of the tsarist government in the Russian-Prussian war.


    ...


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 Chapter 566： Final idealism

    Affected by the heavy casualties of the Russian army, the war on the Asia Minority Peninsula eased. In addition to the continued harassment and bombing, the coalition forces made occasional landings to cause damage.


    The Ottoman government wanted to take the opportunity to counterattack, but unfortunately it was not allowed. Just after a major defeat, the loss of personnel and materials was very serious. Ottoman traffic was inconvenient and there was no way to complete the replenishment in the short term.


    In the Middle East Theater, Lieutenant General Fezlav was sighing at Jerusalem. Religious cities are troublesome. There are too many landmarks in it. If you accidentally break them, it will be very troublesome.


    Otherwise, Fislav would have ordered shelling. The inability to use heavy fire was just one thing. He also had to control the casualties of the main force.


    The main purpose of training is to train. Austria is not Russia. It is not necessary to take soldiers'' lives seriously.


    In order to reduce losses, Lieutenant General Fislav used cannon fodder forces to attack the city as much as possible, which is why the progress was slow.


    The guard reminded: "General, the meeting is about to begin."


    Fislav nodded and turned into the headquarters.


    ...


    A young military officer stood up, with a sad look on his face, coupled with a childish cheek, which made people feel awkward.


    "General, you can''t make such a strong attack. If this continues, the war will not end, and the army in our hands will be completely lost."


    There is no doubt that the troops commanded by the young officers were used as cannon fodder. Indigenous soldiers have no status in the Austrian army and are not staffed during normal times. They are recruited only temporarily when needed.


    Fislav replied expressionlessly: "Major Rick, war has always been brutal, not afraid of sacrifice is the essence of soldiers, you have to learn to adapt.


    If you are concerned about the heavy casualties, then you have to find a way to bring down the casualties, instead of complaining to me here.


    Now that you are commanding the colonial forces, we can not care about such casualties. If one day you command a regular army, this casualty figure can already send you to a military court. "


    Sacrifice was cannon fodder, and Fislav naturally didn''t care. If the regular army loses so much, he will have to think about how to explain it to the country.


    In fact, Franz doesn''t care about soldier casualties, but casualties must be valuable. If it is an officer''s decision-making mistake that has caused heavy troop losses, even if he wins the war, he still needs to be held accountable.


    In contrast, the status of the cannon fodder troops is much lower, and it is enough to recruit them after they die. The Vienna government will never ask questions.


    This war, except for Jerusalem, is the training of young military officers'' command capabilities through actual combat.


    For example: Rick is a division commander of the colonial forces, or a major is not yet eligible to appear at military meetings.


    Rick''s young officer hurriedly explained, "No general, I just think this kind of blind attack is meaningless.


    In the case that heavy artillery cannot be used, it is difficult for us to make an attack like this, and we may change to a more effective siege method.


    For example: Recruit young and strong on the spot, let the Ottomans kill each other, and weaken the morale of the defenders in the city. Or drive people into the city and consume the enemy''s food. "


    These two approaches have actually been mentioned at previous military conferences. The reason for being rejected is very simple, and that is because of fame.


    In order to gain political capital, the Vienna government has called out the slogan of regaining the Holy Land. Not looking at the lonely Holy See, he spontaneously jumped out and waved his flag.


    A large group of journalists who are not afraid of death have come here from continental Europe. Every move of the Austrian army was stared at by the eyes of countless people. Lieutenant General Fislav naturally would not take extreme measures.


    Some people do not understand this approach. Everyone''s reputation is not good these days. Austria''s means in the colonial movement are also unclean. Why care about reputation?


    After hesitating for a moment, Fislav shook his head: "No, the military serves politics. Jerusalem''s status is extraordinary. We must consider international influence.


    If the soldiers in your hands have more than one-third of the casualties, you can pause the siege first. We have cut off the water source, and the people inside can''t hold it for long.


    This war is a practical training. The knowledge you have learned will be applied to the battlefield, and the loss will be second. "


    Seemingly easy answer, but it is full of helplessness. Pinning hope on the enemy''s inadequate preparation is not something a general should do.


    However, in reality, Fislav has reported the situation to the Vienna government. The answer is: It doesn''t matter if Jerusalem can''t be beaten in a short while. Austria is not short of this time, but its international reputation must not be damaged.


    Another young military officer suggested: "Otherwise, let''s let go and let someone spread the rumors and encourage local Muslims to enter Jerusalem to defend the Holy Land.


    And when we capture the captives, we can create opportunities for them to flee back to Jerusalem. Whether the garrison in the city accepts it or not, it is good for us. "


    This obscure means seems to be much more civilized.


    Fislav nodded: "This suggestion is good, ordering the patrols in the north to release water, intentionally leaving a gap to allow personnel to enter and exit.


    Then send some people to talk with the local strength factions, and let them guide the local government into Jerusalem, and find an excuse to deal with it without cooperation.


    Regardless of whether the garrison in the city puts people into the city, first send people to the city and then talk. Be careful, don''t let people find out. "


    ...


    The red sunset was gradually fading, and Russia and Poland were still fiercely fighting, and the battlefield was already full of blood.


    At the moment of life and death, the courage shown by the Polish army surprised the Russians. However, this changed the direction of the war. Over time, the disadvantages of the Polish army were gradually exposed.


    Night fell, the night blocked the Russian front, and both sides were forced to withdraw. The shaky Kiev held on for another day, and Pretal, as a defensive officer, was already struggling.


    With less than one-fifth the strength of the Russian army, he has been holding the city for a week, and the reinforcements have not arrived. The surrounding friendly forces have long been defeated, and Kiev has become a lone city.


    Dragging his tired body and counting the casualties, Pretar sighed.


    The Polish government has deployed an infantry division and two garrison regiments in the Kiev region, with a total strength of 16,000. Now less than half are capable of combat.


    This is also the result of Pretar''s pressure to concentrate all the forces in the Kiev region after the outbreak of the war. Otherwise, it will not stop the Russian army for a week.


    The strategic place outside the city has been almost lost. During the day, the Russian army invaded the city. Without reinforcements, Kiev''s fall was a doomed result.


    Pretar no longer has fantasies about the reinforcements, he just expects the government not to waste the time that the 16,000 garrison lives won.


    Late at night, after deploying the defensive task, Pretar wrote the last letter, or a testament, to the Polish government.


    The telegraph from Kiev to Warsaw has been cut off, and now only original communication can be used. Whether this letter can be delivered to the Polish government is unknown.


    This time Pretar did not ask for help, and reason told him that it was foolish to fight the Russians in Kiev.


    The best battlefield is in Warsaw, although putting the battlefield in the capital can be very costly. But without a public base, it is too difficult to win with the weak.


    War always requires sacrifice. In Pretar''s view, there is no price to pay for victory.


    Today, the defenders in the Kiev region can sacrifice for the country, and then Warsaw, as the capital, can also make sacrifices.


    As one of the leaders of the Polish Revolution, after the independence of Poland, Pretar took the initiative to leave the Center of Rights and chose to defend the most unpopular Kiev front line.


    When this decision was made, he was ready to sacrifice the country. The Russian Empire was not easy to deal with, and the Tsarist government made a comeback, as many people expected.


    It''s just that this time came too early. After independence, Poland didn''t revive. After only a few years, it was reduced to fish again.


    ...


    In Warsaw, when Prime Minister Donbrowski received Pretar''s testament, news of the fall of Kiev and the suicide of Pretar came along, pulling out the last nail, and the Russian front Directly towards the Slucci River.


    Putting down the letter in his hand, East Brovsky shook his head. In his opinion, Pretar was too idealistic, and at this point it would be nice for the Kingdom of Poland to survive.


    Rather than fantasize about concentrating its forces to wreak havoc on the Russian army in Warsaw, hope that the Prussian reinforcements will arrive soon.


    The day before the fall of Kiev, the Polish parliament had elected William I as king, and Popov''s confluence was a foregone conclusion.


    Until the war, the Kingdom of Poland has failed. In the short period of half a month, the Kingdom of Poland has lost 80,000 troops and lost one-fifth of its territory. What will it do against the Russians?


    There is always someone responsible for the failure of the war. As the loser, the interim Prime Minister of East Brovsky is not far behind the days of blame resignation.


    There is no way. Under the pressure of the Russians, all walks of life in Polish society advocate compromise with the Prussians in exchange for the protection of the Berlin government.


    In his political career over the years, East Brovsky was not in vain. He was no longer the simple revolutionary.


    With an analysis of the current situation, he knew that there was a secret trade between the two countries. It''s impossible to know why the Berlin government is ignorant, but the Prussians are still slow, which is enough to explain many problems.


    The end of the war is no longer something that the Polish government can decide. It is estimated that when the Russians took the agreed site, they would sit down and negotiate.


    The intervention of the international community saw thunder and rain. If Britain and France really wanted to interfere in this war, they would send troops directly to the Baltic Sea to intimidate St. Petersburg, and the custody government would compromise.


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 Chapter 567： Battlefield Reporter

    In order to divide Poland, it is not only enough that the two countries reach an agreement. It also needs to be recognized by European countries, especially the understanding of France and Austria.


    Palace of vienna


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, we have reached an agreement with the two countries. They have publicly supported our unification of the German region in exchange for our neutrality on Poland."


    This is not a short check, but it is more unreliable than a short check. If Austria were to unify the German region, the most violent reaction would be the two countries.


    In the face of interest, this verbal commitment is not binding, and whether it can be fulfilled depends on everyone''s ethics.


    Franz doesn''t think that the two countries will fulfill their promises. Don''t watch them beat you alive. If Austria starts to unify the German region, the two countries will soon ease their contradictions.


    Can Russia''s hatred be as deep as that of Britain and France? After the rise of the German and German empires in the past, both Britain and France can abandon hatred, and now Russia and Russia can do the same.


    After all, it is in the interests that Austria''s unified German region has threatened their security, especially for the Kingdom of Prussia, which is politically a lethal blow.


    In recent years, the Berlin government has deliberately downplayed the great German unification and advocated the Grand Prussian thought that Juncker aristocrats feared that Austria would break the fortress from the inside.


    The annexation of the German Federal Empire by Austria is bound to stimulate German nationalism in Prussia, which is absolutely unacceptable to the Berlin government.


    Britain, France and Russia are similar. They do not want to see Austria continue to grow. Unifying the German region, Austria is essentially a continental hegemon, which has seriously threatened their strategic security.


    Stepping out this step, even if Franz is the pinnacle of diplomatic play, it will inevitably be the fate of being beaten.


    One-on-one, Austria does not advise; with one enemy two, think twice; with one enemy three, there is almost no chance of winning; with one enemy four, you simply surrender directly, and you ca n¡¯t wait to die.


    Obviously, Russia and Russia are not attentive. Rather than supporting Austria''s unification of the German region, it is better to induce Austria to jump out to share international pressure and divide the British, French, Austrian, and the Big Three alliances.


    Franz nodded: "Unexpectedly, the two countries secretly traded between Russia and Russia. Isn''t it just to watch out for us to interfere, let them be happy for a while. When are the British going to start?


    The person who calculates is always calculated. Great power diplomacy is that you count me today, and I count you tomorrow. Everyone has their own means. There is only interest between nations, and there is no right or wrong between good and evil.


    Weissenberg replied: "The exact time has not been determined. The British are not assured of us and have kept us secret until now.


    Approximately before William I ascended the throne, to persuade the Kingdom of Prussia to concede must be completed before the plan of the Berlin government was completed. "


    In terms of deals and compromises, Austria is playing to the pinnacle. The current political structure of the European continent has been negotiated and compromised between the Vienna government and other countries.


    Otherwise, the Russians would not be able to get Constantinople, the French would not be able to swallow up Italy, and even most of the Russian-Prussian War would not break out, and the Kingdom of Poland would have no chance of independence.


    It is normal for the British to worry. No one can remain indifferent to the interests, and no one can guarantee that the Vienna government will not take this opportunity to trade with the French.


    To a certain extent, the British and Austrian diplomatic ideals are the closest. Both sides take international interests as the core. When encountering problems, the first thing to think about is not to solve them, but to maximize national interests.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz made the decision: "In this case, then strengthen the strength of the Russian Empire, so that Prussia''s growth will not cause us trouble.


    Didn''t the Tsarist government want to train troops? Agree with the Russian plan to increase troops, and we provide strategic materials. "


    International politics moved the whole body and played a balanced strategy. Franz realized that the British were not easy.


    It is already difficult to maintain the balance between Russia and Russia, but the British play European balance. This requires more countries to be involved, more needs to be considered, and the difficulty of operation is self-evident.


    No wonder the World War broke out in time and space, and dancing on eggs every day, there are always mistakes. It is estimated that the original London government was also very aggressive, and the French actually abandoned themselves.


    ...


    In the Middle East, Lieutenant General Fezlav held a telescope and watched the crowd quietly converge to the north of Jerusalem.


    The besieged Austrian army turned a blind eye to it, as if it had been forgotten to the north.


    A burly young military officer reported: "General, the patrolling sentinel found the mark passed by the camel team in the north. It was suspected that someone had delivered supplies to Jerusalem last night."


    Since the patrol was to deliberately release water, naturally there was no need to send someone to inspect it at night. This created an opportunity for the enemy to seize the opportunity to rush supplies into the city.


    Lieutenant General Fezlav said indifferently: "Don''t startle them first, send someone to stare in secret, dig out the Ottoman idiot, and then wipe it out."


    After a pause, Fislav shook his head again: "Forget it, don''t check it. Post a notice, from now on: Anyone who provides any help to the Ottoman Empire will be dealt with as an enemy.


    There is no need to specify, after the reporters have gone, we will slowly settle accounts with them. "


    The young officer stopped talking and finally didn''t say it. The Ottoman Empire has operated here for hundreds of years, and the rule has long been ingrained. Even if the rule is destroyed by the Austrian army, it will not clear the influence in a short time.


    Some people are willing to deliver goods to the Sudanese government for the garrison. But how many of these sneaky deliveries can be delivered every day?


    For more than a hundred thousand people in the city, these things are completely a slap in the bucket. Moreover, there are enthusiastic educators who come from all directions to defend the Holy Land. These people also need to eat.


    Fislav probably understood what the Vienna government meant, and there was no rush to retake Jerusalem. The General Staff also ordered that Jerusalem should not go alone until it was recovered, and it was said that he was delayed to fight slowly.


    In this case, when salted fish is good. War has to serve politics, and since political delays are needed, let the war continue.


    Otherwise, he would have ordered his troops over Jerusalem to march into Jordan. At present, most of the Ottoman Empire ¡¯s troops in the Middle East are concentrated in Jerusalem, and they cannot stop the front of the Austrian army at all.


    Because of the relationship between reporters, even the local forces in the Ottoman Empire, Lieutenant General Fislav did not manually clean up.


    Knowing that somebody was collaborating, Fislav was too lazy to send someone to investigate. It is not that he is passively idle, but that there is no need to waste energy at all.


    In order to prevent the desertification of the Holy Land, the Vienna government has sent geological and hydrological experts to evaluate the soil, water, and natural environment of the Middle East, and journalists followed the record.


    The data collected so far is not very optimistic. The land in the Middle East is over-cultivated, with serious soil erosion and desertification, and local land needs to be fully fallow.


    According to experts, the Middle East needs at least two decades of fallow to restore its ecology.


    This problem has been raging on the European continent, and everyone has condemned the Ottomans for being greedy and demanding of nature regardless of consequences.


    If nothing else, the post-war Austrian Middle East would implement a land fallow plan of up to two decades. Twenty years shall not be allowed to cultivate or develop animal husbandry. The locals must leave.


    According to previous practice, these people must have been repatriated to the Ottomans. It sounds pretty good, and you can return home safely, but it''s actually not that simple. Is the Sudanese government able to house so many people?


    Especially for the local vested interests, land and property are all returned to zero, and everything needs to be started from scratch.


    This is almost impossible. The Ottoman class has long been solidified, and the number of cakes is increasing, but the cake is shrinking. The future Sudanese government must be lively.


    Those who can now provide money and food to support the Jerusalem defenders, don''t think that they are also local giants and nobles. Post-war repatriation has been reduced to bankruptcy.


    This gap in heart is more uncomfortable than killing them. Even if they are strong and accept the reality, these guys are also troubles of the Sudanese government. That being the case, why does Fislav need dirty hands?


    ...


    In the reporter ¡¯s exclusive camp, battlefield reporter Brad complained: ¡°This **** ghost weather is simply to kill people. To know this early, I just ca n¡¯t come.¡±


    Brad is an experienced war correspondent. He can be found almost everywhere where there is war. This time he accepted the commission of the London Daily and he came here.


    Of course, the pilgrimage to Jerusalem is also a factor. However, the plan has not changed, and the Austrian army, which is raging all the way, has stopped outside Jerusalem.


    The reason for stopping was: the guns on the battlefield had no eyes, and they were worried that the Holy Land might be destroyed.


    This explanation is maddening but politically correct. With the unique religious status of Jerusalem, devout believers cannot naturally open their hands and fight here.


    The temperature in the Middle East is so high that ordinary people simply cannot stand it. In recent times, the Austrian army has reduced non-combat reductions by more than double digits.


    The soldiers couldn''t keep up, and the reporters who were with the army were not much better. The Austrian army does not have an uncle. Naturally, it is impossible to make ice cubes to cool them.


    Henry, a partner who lives in a tent, joked: "It''s too late to leave now. Austria has a supply ship every week. They don''t mind taking you alone."


    Brad''s face changed greatly, and the report on the battlefield was abandoned halfway but was very embarrassing, which was related to his professional ethics.


    "Get off! Lao Tzu isn''t the one who flinched. You don''t want to enjoy the glory of reporting this war alone. This is a chance to reclaim the Holy Land. It''s just a chance. I have to regret it for life."


    Battlefield reporters also need to look at their resumes. The more wars they have participated in, the more valuable the news they have reported, and the higher their status in the industry. The recovery of such a special war in Jerusalem is naturally highly regarded.


    Of course, if it wasn''t for the restoration of the Holy Land, hundreds of battlefield reporters would not be gathered, and they would not need two people packed in a tent.


    For example: The Austrian army attacked Kuwait. Except for the domestic newspapers who sent reporters, the major European newspapers were too lazy to send people.


    This kind of unimportant news, with the official news published in Austria, or the news published in Austrian newspapers, copy and modify it to change the perspective, just mention it on the international section of the newspaper.


    Only a campaign of national concern such as Jerusalem is worth sending someone to collect first-hand information and carry out a large book and special book after art processing.


    The treatment of more people and less people is completely different. If there are only one or two reporters in the field, it is estimated that the army will still receive them warmly. Hundreds of battlefield reporters ran all at once, and anyone who changed would be disgusted.


    Now every move of the Austrian army is stared at by these reporters. If it weren''t for the impact, Fislav would have to rush.


    Therefore, the expenses of these reporters are paid by the newspapers behind them. The Austrian army only provides a safe camp and the most basic living guarantee, which is simply a standard for soldiers.


    If you want better living conditions, you will find a solution. Unfortunately, this is the Middle East, because the war is withered and the order is chaotic. Not only do you have the money to spend, you have to be careful not to leave the barracks even when traveling.


    Several daring colleagues ran out to interview the local people, and they were all sent to see God. Of course, they might also have seen ***.


    Except for a lucky Austrian patrol passing by, the rest were turned into corpses. One of the unlucky eggs was sent to the barbecue by refugees.


    After this lesson, everyone dared not run away. Now that the Austrian army is under siege, there is no news, and everyone can only spend time in the camp.


    Henry laughed: "Just a joke, activate the atmosphere, don''t be so angry Brad. Life is already very difficult, if we don''t have an optimistic heart, how can we live?"


    Brad nodded: "Well, even if you''re right. The days are really boring, and God bless us to restore the Holy Land as soon as possible."


    Henry cracked without hesitation: "I do n¡¯t think God blesses you, or Jerusalem will not fall into the hands of the Ottomans.


    You should go and tell the Austrians, let them start the offensive quickly, regain Jerusalem as soon as possible, and we can go home soon.


    According to the current situation, I estimate that Christmas will be here this year. Not only this year, but maybe Christmas will be here next year. "


    It is normal for a reporter in the field to spend Christmas on the battlefield. No one can guarantee that the war will end before Christmas.


    Only this time the situation was special and the weather was bad. Everyone was mixing outside, and it was a bit of a bitter to eat.


    The trouble is that the Austrian army siege without attacking. There are cases of siege such as opening history books. For the special status of Jerusalem, everyone believes that the Ottomans will definitely be prepared in advance.


    Brad''s good mood disappeared for a moment, and he rolled his eyes: "Nonsense, the excuse for the Austrians not to attack is to worry about destroying the Holy Land. Why can I make them launch an attack?


    You haven''t seen the cities along the way. If the Austrian army is really full of firepower, even if it recaptures Jerusalem, it will be a ruin. Who can bear this responsibility? "


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 Chapter 568： London Conference

    1874 was destined to be an extraordinary year. In addition to the Near East War and the Russian-Polish War, the Asia-Pacific region was also unstable.


    First, the French and the Annan government signed the Treaty of Peace between France and Annan, and then the Japanese invasion war broke out.


    Needless to say, the latter naturally ends in failure. The "France and Annan Peace League Treaty" sounds very harmonious. In fact, it has a nice name and essentially serves colonial invasion.


    The strategy has shrunk for so long that some people in France are not lonely. The world has been divided up, and there is a little scrap left. No matter how slow it is, nothing can be found.


    In the struggle for the rights of the Paris government, inadvertently doing things outside, it still cannot stop the enthusiasm for colonial expansion at home.


    Colonial expansion does not necessarily depend entirely on fighting. For example, the signing of a treaty with the Annans this time relies on diplomatic fraud, and even fooled the sign of the Annan government.


    The seemingly ordinary treaty actually provided a legal basis for French interference in Annan''s internal affairs. No matter what Annans think, anyway, the French only need to have a statement that is acceptable to European countries.


    Britain, France, Austria and the three countries have allied, and the loose international situation has created opportunities for the French to expand in the Indo-China Peninsula.


    The Indochina Peninsula is not within the scope of Austria''s colonial plan and does not involve its own interests. Of course, the Vienna government will not jump out and act as a messenger of justice.


    ...


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz''s attention was attracted to the Kingdom of Poland, turning into a crowd of melons, watching the performances of Russia and Russia.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg reported: "Two days ago, the reinforcements of the Kingdom of Prussia arrived at the front line, and there was a small-scale exchange of fire with the Russian army yesterday.


    But both sides were very restrained and looked like they were doing drama. Now the Russians have occupied most of Ukraine, accounting for about a third of the Polish territory.


    According to preliminary judgment, this should be the compensation promised to the Russians by the Berlin government. Next, the two countries will probably sit down and negotiate to make sure the agreed content.


    Affected by this, this morning the British Minister issued an invitation to European countries, including us, to propose the formation of an international intervention alliance to mediate the war.


    The London government can''t sit still. The smoke bombs we released some time ago have already played a role. In order to curb our and the French''s continued expansion in continental Europe, the British could not help but take action. "


    The Russian-Polish war, the Polish throne elections, and France and Austria are watching this big issue in cold air. Is it no wonder that there is no problem?


    It is not completely inactive, Franz is still appealing to everyone to exercise restraint, and sit down and talk slowly when something happens. The Paris government has also warned the two countries of Russia and Russia not to play with fire.


    Specific actions? Unfortunately, France and Austria are very busy, and there is no time to intervene in these trivial matters.


    It is possible for France and Austria not to intervene, and there is a natural interest behind this. A little analysis of the British can guess the content of the transaction, but it is not necessary to say that it must be destroyed.


    Otherwise, it''s still John Bull?


    Franz ordered a bit: "At this point, we will face a lot of public pressure. The British are in the next big game.


    The government must do a good job of guiding public opinion, but it must not let the British take the rhythm, or else there will be a big mess. "


    From all indications, Franz judged that the British wanted to take the opportunity to provoke the conflict between France and Austria and at the same time divide the relationship between Austria and the German Federation.


    This was an unavoidable conspiracy. The French wanted to annex the Rhineland region. For political correctness, the Vienna government could only stand up against it.


    The German region has been divided for many years, and states are used to being the masters of their own. Under the pressure of nationalism, everyone was forced to look like they were in support of unification, but in fact they still wanted to keep their independent kingdom.


    Austria has the strength to unify the German region. In order to protect their own interests, the high-level governments of various states have to move closer to the Vienna government.


    But once they find that Austria cannot unite the German region under the restraint of the powers, or that they are strong enough to get rid of this threat, the situation will change.


    Just like the current Prussian kingdom, simply withdraw from the German region, and do not self-respect as the German state, playing the great Prussian kingdom.


    Knowing and knowing, in fact, Franz can only respond passively. Even if the conflict between France and Austria broke out, the two sides could not fight.


    The only contiguous area is in Italy. Although the French have occupied the Kingdom of Sardinia for many years, they still have no mass base here.


    This is the sequelae of Napoleon III''s ugly eating without legal foundation. Ten years have passed, and the local people still do not agree with French rule


    If they fought in Italy and Austria, they would go on expeditions with labor divisions, go deep into the enemy''s borders, and not only have to fight the Austrian army, but also be careful of civilian guerrillas.


    The boss of the Italian Independence Union is the former King of Sardinia, which is a ready-made pawn. If the French do not move, no one can do anything about them. As long as the battlefield is defeated once, the fragile Grand French Empire may collapse.


    On the whole, the greater French Empire existed for a longer time, which was more beneficial to Austria. Not only can it help Austria share international pressure, but it has also accelerated the national integration movement in Lombardy and Venesia.


    At the time, when there were a large number of states in the Italian region, the Italians in Lombardy and Venezia also wanted independence, and the integration of the nation was not very smooth.


    After the French annexed Italy, the national independence movements in Lombardy and Venecia fell into a low tide.


    This round of social beatings has made many people sober. Instead of supporting the independence movement, local capitalists are moving closer to Austria.


    In recent years, the popularity of the Austrian language has become faster. Street newspapers, books, and advertisements were all in Austrian, and traditional Italian was abandoned.


    The social climate has changed, and the Austrian language will be despised. It is already difficult to move in cities, and no capitalist will hire non-Austrian workers.


    Before the death of Napoleon III, he wanted to emulate Austria''s national integration policy. Unfortunately, he was forced to give up just now.


    The socialist emperor was also not good at raising social welfare benefits, and financial expenditure inevitably increased.


    In addition to financial problems, there is resistance from Italian local governments. The French forced annexation of the Italian region, but there was no way to replace all local officials with French.


    How can the policies of the central government be implemented without the cooperation of local officials?


    This is different from Lombardy and Venesia. When Franz promoted national integration, there were hundreds of thousands of Germans and a group of nobles who were loyal to the Habsburg dynasty. They changed without obedience. supporter.


    All Italians, how does this change the French government? Even after changing people, people are still passive. To build a local government loyal to the French empire can''t be accomplished overnight.


    Napoleon III''s policy of national integration, which cannot be carried out, will now be more difficult in the hands of Napoleon IV.


    It is impossible to truly achieve national integration, and Grand France is a gunpowder barrel that may explode at any time.


    Weak enemies are not terrible. The French have such obvious weaknesses, and Franz will naturally not worry about France becoming bigger.


    ...


    The German Federal Empire is a joke in its own right, and Franz never worried that the alliance would become a threat.


    At that time, European countries wanted to forcibly upgrade them to empires. In addition to the existence of the kingdom within the German Federation, they were more worried about Austria''s peaceful evolution and reunification.


    No matter how provocative the British can be, they can''t change the nature of the cultural homology between the two sides. The ruling class must also consider the feelings of the people. The Kingdom of Prussia has no way to escape the influence of German nationalism, let alone the German Federal Empire?


    ...


    Called by the British government, on July 16, 1874, European countries convened an international conference in London to discuss the settlement of the ongoing Russian-Polish War and the Near East War.


    In the Austrian embassy in London, Britain and Austria are talking in secret.


    Marquis McLean, British Foreign Secretary: "My Excellency, this world needs peace, and a stable Europe is the foundation of world peace.


    On the issue of maintaining European stability, the interests of our two countries are the same. Now you need to take more active measures to contribute to European stability. "


    Austrian Minister Hummer smiled and put down the coffee in his hand: "Sir Minister, we are also happy to work for world peace, but the facts tell us that world peace requires everyone to safeguard it.


    Maintaining the stability of the European continent is the responsibility of all European countries, not the responsibility of one or two countries. We have done enough for European stability.


    The lessons of history tell us that sometimes doing too much can be counterproductive. Occasionally let go, and may have unexpected results. "


    There is no doubt that Hummer was talking about the Metternich era. At that time, the Vienna government was an active defender of the European order. However, the best interests of Austria in maintaining European stability were taken away by the British.


    After the anti-French war, Europe stabilized for thirty years, creating favorable conditions for British overseas colonial expansion. While struggling to maintain European order, Austria locked itself in the European continent and was unable to carry out colonial expansion.


    It wasn''t until Franz''s succession that the Vienna government abandoned Metternich''s European balancing strategy that it could catch the train of colonial expansion.


    Macleans said he was unmoved and said: "That''s not necessarily true. Laissez-faire situation is also risky. Once the situation gets out of control, everyone''s losses will be even greater.


    Rather than let the situation develop, it is better to take the initiative. Presumably your country does not want to see the French continue to expand.


    If they were brought to the Rhineland region, I am afraid that Belgium would be difficult to preserve, and even the German Federal Empire would be cut by them. "


    This is an inevitable result. With the resources of the Rhineland region, France''s strength will be further strengthened.


    At that time, it would be almost impossible to prevent them from annexing the territory west of the Rhine. For Austria, this has exceeded the bottom line of tolerance.


    Hummer nodded: "None of Europe wants to see this happen, and we are no exception. I don''t know what plan your country has, as long as it can prevent this from happening, we are happy to cooperate."


    ...


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 Chapter 569： British plan

    An Austrian embassy, ??a staff member in his thirties reported: "His Excellency, this is information we have recently collected.


    It is worth noting that at the same time as the visit of the Marquis of Macleans, the Deputy Secretary of State for the Foreign Office, Crow, also entered the French Embassy at the same time.


    The two held talks in the back room, no one knew the specifics. It is initially determined that the content of their conversation should be related to the Near East War, and half of it may involve the issue of German unification. "


    Bringing Austria to check and balance France, and then pulling France to check and balance Austria, and using the Anglo-French-Austrian alliance to maintain the stability of the European continent and consolidate their world supremacy is the British foreign policy.


    The British and French contacted Hummer without any surprise. The British wanted to keep the nail of the Ottoman Empire, and the Vienna government was prepared to leave the decaying empire to slowly shear wool.


    If the Ottoman Empire is killed suddenly, Austria will not be able to swallow this piece of meat. By then, the European countries will divide up, which will not only undermine the fraud strategy implemented by the Vienna government, but also put Britain and France into their back gardens.


    Just slogan "Unified Germany", if you take it seriously, lose. As a high-level government official, Hummer knew very well that the Vienna government was not ready to unify the German region.


    Hummer nodded: "Place the file here, I will take the time to look at it. Now continue to stare at the British, I always feel that things are not so simple."


    Things went so smoothly that Hummer didn''t need to do anything to get the desired result.


    If it is something else, it can be celebrated in advance. But in international diplomacy, the more such times, the more vigilance is needed.


    No one can guarantee that this will be a smoke bomb released by competitors. Britain and Austria have just reached an oral agreement, which is not binding, and it is too easy to repent.


    ...


    In the official residence of the Prime Minister of Downing Street, high-level British cabinets gathered.


    Prime Minister Gilston: "How is the plan going, have France and Austria been hooked?"


    Foreign Minister Macleans: "Progress is going very smoothly, and France and Austria are very vigilant against each other. As long as we control the time and proceed step by step as planned, without leaving them time for private transactions, the overall situation is set.


    Compared to France and Austria, I worry more about the German Federal Empire. There are too many states in the German region, Austria has too much influence in the German region, and local nationalism has awakened.


    I worry that even with our support behind them, they may not go according to our plan. In case they don''t persist, our investment will be lost.


    You know, so far, Hanover hasn''t really mastered the country. Their imperial parliament still follows the traditional model, one state and one vote, which is very headache. "


    "One state, one vote" is a prerequisite for the establishment of the German Federal Empire. Otherwise, why do many German states follow Hanover?


    Behind the right to vote, there is Austrian writing. This political structural model was created from the outset to prevent the German Federation from being integrated.


    Now the effect is very good. After so many years, the German Federal Empire is still the "comedy empire".


    In theory, such a political structure will affect the development of the country, but the opposite is true. The local economic development is very good.


    These states have a high degree of autonomy and can formulate economic policies flexibly. There is no need for the central government led by Hanover to intervene.


    The economic foundation determines the political structure. Due to geopolitical, cultural, political and diplomatic factors, many states in the German Federation inevitably tie the economy to Austria.


    Not every small country has ambitions. For many small countries, it is sufficient to develop a good economy. Anyway, no matter who is the boss, they can''t turn them into the boss, as long as they are acceptable.


    Many states at the village and town level have even cancelled their army. For them, it is the same whether they support the army.


    Duel is no longer popular these years. The tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of troops have exceeded their total population. They cannot win even when they encounter invasion by foreign enemies.


    According to the British plan, the German Federal Empire would later cut off with Austria, completely get rid of Austrian influence, and become a truly independent country.


    The highest authority of the German Federal Empire is the Imperial Parliament. Under the basic system of one state and one vote, these small humble states can unite and reject any decision of the central government.


    Macleans'' worries are justified, and if the German Federal Empire Parliament stands up and sings it, it will be a joke.


    Prime Minister Gilston frowned: "This is indeed a problem, but it can be left to the German Federal Government to handle.


    If these states cannot be convinced, the emperor will have to order the closure of the Imperial Parliament. This may cause a little chaos, but I believe they can still be overcome.


    After the German Federal Empire annexes the Rhineland region, their strength will have a qualitative breakthrough, and the economic aggregate and industrial aggregate can be ranked among the top five in Europe.


    If Austria annexes the German Confederation, then the European continent is really a big one, which is not what European countries want to see.


    It is now the general trend that the Federal Republic of Germany and Austria are further divided and the possibility of German unity is completely cut off. Even if the Vienna government is regenerating, there is no way to resist the common will of European countries. "


    The German Federal Empire was originally the most prosperous region in the German region, and the Rhineland region was even more powerful.


    When you open the map, you know that the essence of the original German and German empires are here. Just looking at industry and economy, it is equivalent to half the strength of the original German and German empires during the same period.


    This volume is no longer small, the total economic output exceeds that of Spain, and the per capita income exceeds that of France and Austria.


    The only shortcoming is the large number of states in the country, which has dispersed the country''s power, especially the military power. Otherwise, the German Federation can join the power club.


    If we simply calculated the total domestic economy, now both France and Austria exceed Britain, and Austria is already the world''s largest economy.


    The economic structure determines the superstructure, the volume is so large that it is not impossible to develop sea and land rights at the same time.


    Once Austria annexed the German Federal Empire, it had the power to simultaneously develop land and sea power, which had seriously threatened Britain''s supremacy.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laruk Royd: "We seem to have overlooked something. Just changing the name of the country may not be able to achieve the goal.


    Do not forget that the German Federal Empire has long been an independent country and has nothing to do with the Shen Luo Empire that the Austrians fiddled with, but the Vienna government still holds the banner of unity in the German region, and the people in the German region buy it.


    The nationalism agitated by the French has now been carried forward in the German region, and it is not restricted by the rules of the game at all.


    If the people cannot be cut, the actual effect of changing the country name will be very limited, and it may even further stimulate nationalism. "


    Jurisprudentially, Austria has nothing to do with the German Federation. It stands to reason that people in the German Federal Empire will not buy Austrian accounts.


    It is a pity that nationalism was encountered and the situation changed. Nationalists insist that the German region is a whole. They acknowledge that the Shinshin Empire has inherited the legal system of the fallen Shinshin Empire, but does not recognize the current German Federal Empire.


    This complicates matters. The German Federal Empire is independent, yes, but Austria still has a unified population base in Germany.


    The British wanted to change the country name of the German Federal Empire. In fact, it was a further political cut to lay the foundation for weakening the theory of German unity.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs McLean shook his head: "The cultural traditions of Germany and Austria are in the same vein. It is very difficult to separate the people.


    Even if it was an independent country that had seceded from the Shinra Empire earlier, in fact the Netherlands did a better job and basically completed de-Deutschlandization.


    Belgium and Switzerland are deeply influenced by German culture, but they and Austria have been cut off. Neither country is included in the German government ¡¯s unified strategy for Vienna.


    The Kingdom of Prussia did a good job too, and within a few years, it would be possible to get rid of the influence of the idea of ??a great German unification.


    Due to internal problems and lack of a strong government, the German Federal Empire has been slow to act.


    Now we have to push forward, or maybe one day we will do a little work and the German region will be unified. "


    ...


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 Chapter 570： Lift the table

    The British are in action, and other countries have not been idle, especially the four countries of Pu, Russia, Poland, and Ottoman at the center of the vortex.


    In order to obtain Russian diplomatic support from European countries, the diplomats of the four countries are like hard-working bees, constantly shuttled through the embassies of various countries.


    France, Austria and Germany, which are also at the center of the vortex, seem to be silent in their sleep.


    Hummer knew that things were not so simple on the surface, not that they didn''t want to move but could not move, and that constant change was the best choice in Austria.


    The French did not move. He also understood that, thanks to the prestigious name left by Napoleon, to this day, European countries have not relaxed their vigilance against France.


    Under this circumstance, no matter what the Paris government''s diplomacy is doing, European countries will not give up their fears.


    Wanting to annex the Rhineland region, with the exception of Monaco, which is controlled by the French themselves, any country in continental Europe will stand on their opposite side.


    Small countries can also intimidate and lure them into keeping them neutral. What about several big countries? Even if he wanted to exchange benefits, France couldn''t afford the price. Since it is destined to be useless, why waste energy?


    The German Federal Empire did not move, which made Hummer wonder. If he wanted to win the Rhineland, he would not be able to do so without the support of European countries.


    Give everything to the British, and they wait to sit and enjoy it? When John Bull was charitable, how could they be left to nothing without sufficient benefits?


    The German federal empire could not have no interest in the Rhineland region and won the Rhineland region, which would greatly promote their domestic heavy industry.


    There was no action at all, so I just let the British take care of it, so I was not afraid to be sold by John Bull.


    You know, there are many countries interested in the Rhineland region. In addition to the French, Belgium is also a competitor.


    Under normal circumstances, Belgium''s strength is too weak, and at most it is secretly considered. But once there is support from the powers, that''s not necessarily the case.


    The German Federal Empire can pay for the Rhineland region, and Belgium can also pay for it.


    For the Kingdom of Prussia, it is more in its own interest to hand over Belgium to the German Federal Empire.


    Belgium is also the younger brother of the British. It is not the best choice to hand over the Rhineland to Belgium, but as long as it does not fall into the hands of the French, the London government can also accept it.


    Knowing that rivals exist, the German Federal Empire still believes in the British, and there must be unknown secrets.


    Hummer ordered: "Halls, immediately generate electricity in Vienna, and let their intelligence organizations find out insider trading between Britain and Germany as soon as possible."


    "Yes, Your Excellency!" Secretary Hall replied.


    ...


    The London Conference was officially held on July 20, 1874. Polish Foreign Minister V. Vulublevski rightly accused the Russians of invading Poland and made three recommendations to the International Conference:


    1. Condemns and sanctions Russia''s aggression against Poland;


    2. The Russian army immediately withdrew from Poland;


    3. The Tsarist Government compensates the Kingdom of Poland for war losses.


    There is no doubt that the Poles'' proposal has received diplomatic support from European countries and has condemned the atrocities of the Russians.


    Perhaps for the sake of blocking the Russians, or for other calculations, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Macleans, who presided over the meeting, proposed a vote.


    The result was naturally one-sided. Representatives from the sixteen countries of the British, French, Austrian, Russian, Prussian, Polish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Swiss, Belgian, Greek, Moroccan, Black, Nordic, and Ottoman, 13 of them supported Poland. people.


    Austria and Montenegro abstained. The only negative vote was the Russians. Quite a vote of veto means that the resolution was abolished because the Russians opposed it.


    Hummel was puzzled, he had no idea what medicine was sold in the English gourd. This international conference does not have a binding force, and countries have not signed relevant treaties.


    It had virtually no effect except to make the Russian representative look ugly. There is no problem in verbally supporting Poland. If you want all countries to send troops to interfere in this Russian-Polish war, let''s sleep!


    Hummel is not skeptical of the British''s flickering ability. If the London government is willing to pay a large price to persuade the Kingdom of Prussia that it is probably okay, other countries should not think about it.


    Obviously, the British did not support the Prussians to fight, this input and output are not proportional.


    If the Russians are really defeated, the Berlin government will be on the books, and all British investments will be lost.


    It''s not that the Berlin government wants to settle accounts, but at that point, they really don''t have money.


    The war is a swallow of gold. The debt owed by the last Russian-Prussian war was paid by the Berlin government less than one-third. What will they pay back again?


    Even if you win the war and get rich trophies, these trophies cannot be cash. Most of them are real estate and land, and they cannot be converted into wealth in a short time.


    Even because of the war, more funds are needed to develop new occupation areas. For a long time, these new territories contributed negatively to finances.


    Unless the British continue to increase their loans and allow the Berlin government to borrow new debt to pay off old debt, otherwise the kingdom of Prussia, which has no money, is doomed.


    ...


    At the Palace of Vienna, Franz''s face changed greatly after receiving what happened at the London conference. The seemingly bland vote was actually a hidden killer.


    The Russians don''t feel it. They are isolated by themselves, and even if they are confronted with European countries, the situation will not be worse.


    If you change countries, it will be different. If you ignore the attitudes of European countries, you also need to ignore the capital of European countries.


    There are only two countries on the European continent that are not afraid of being hostile. The first is the Russian Empire. They have more debt and dominate their geographical advantages. The vast territory + cold winter makes the Russian Empire invincible.


    Beyond that, Britain is left alone. Even if everyone is upset with them, there is a strait barrier, and the strength of the Royal Navy, there is nothing they can do.


    Other European countries are different. If you want to mix on the mainland, you can''t make yourself the enemy. Every time we stand on the opposite side of European countries, it means that the crisis is approaching.


    Napoleon''s lesson learned has already told everyone: without a superior strategic position, without the strength to single out continental Europe, it is best not to wave well.


    Franz can be sure that the British are not targeting the Russians this time, and the declining Russian Empire is not worth their thoughts.


    It is worthwhile for the British to make every effort, except for France and Austria, where no third party can be found. Now that the Paris government is still fighting, it is unlikely that things will be done in the short term, so most of them are directed at Austria.


    "The British have already made a move. How do you think we can cope?"


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, it depends on what the British want to do. At present, there are not many places we can be targeted, and there are even fewer places worthy of British calculation.


    At this time, the British did small actions, either to disrupt our German unified strategy or to undermine our eastward expansion plan.


    If it were the former, they would most likely start from the German Federal Empire. Our nominal German unification strategy is left with this last link.


    However, the German federal empire is severely divided, and it seems that its strength is not small, but the power it can exert is very limited.


    Even if they can integrate the German Federal Empire, there will be no way to win the hearts of the people. It is not possible to learn the Prussian kingdom from German nationalism overnight.


    If it were the latter, then the British would have to keep the Ottoman Empire. This is not inconsistent with our strategic goals. The plan has been completed anyway, and the Near East War just needs an excuse to stop.


    At present, the main goal of the British is not to allow the French to obtain the Rhineland region, which should be incidental to us. The Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance still exists, and the British should not go too far. "


    Is it so simple? Franz was very skeptical. He didn''t think that the British had laid so much in the early stage and the appetite was so small in the end.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "I remember two days ago, our embassy in London also sent a telegram explaining that the German Federal Empire did not behave properly, and intelligence organizations were required to investigate the insider trading in Britain and Germany.


    Based on the current situation, it can be concluded that there is likely to be an unfavorable transaction between Britain and Germany. In order to avoid being found abnormal by us, the German Federal Empire chose to brake statically.


    Of course, it must also be a small smoke bomb released by the British. The German Federal Government only accompanied them to perform a play to confuse us.


    To break the game is very simple. The German Federal Empire thought that the annexation of the Rhineland region was a surefire victory, so we mixed up the water.


    Didn''t the Belgians show their intention to buy the Rhineland? Then we let them move and buy one more competitor, presumably the Prussians should be very happy. "


    It''s not clear what the British plan, it doesn''t matter, first disrupt their deployment and mix the water correctly.


    Let Belgium jump out at this time, and the London government has to make a choice. Only one of the two younger brothers can support it, so the relationship between the British and the one who is abandoned will inevitably be affected.


    After a little thought, Franz made the decision: "Then encourage Belgium to come, but this is not enough pressure.


    At this point, confidentiality has no meaning. Presumably France and France have guessed the British plan.


    So just make things clear and let them know that we and the British have joined forces to support the German Federation in acquiring the Rhineland.


    Let France and France jump out and flip the table. "


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 Chapter 571： Threat

    Turning over the table, Franz was also compelled to do so. Despite Austria''s influence in the German Federal Empire, Hannover''s central government is more pro-British.


    From the standpoint of the German Federal Government, it is obviously more in the interest of the ruling class to be closer to the British and use their strength to ensure their independence.


    In contrast, the Vienna government shouted the slogan of unifying the German region every day, which made it really difficult for them to get close.


    This kind of worry is limited to big states. For most of the small states, there are no such troubles. It is no defense to follow Austria. Anyway, they are younger brothers.


    Affected by nationalism, most of the small states in the German region dumped more on returning to the Shinra Empire and fulfilling their dream of great power.


    In terms of strength, once the German region unifies the European hegemony, and this European hegemon is likely to become the world hegemon.


    The overlord is not only a name, but also hidden benefits. Nationalism in Germany can develop and grow. In addition to Austria''s secret support, many local capitalists and nobles have also made great efforts.


    In addition to patriotism, it is more for the benefit. The hegemon can bring a larger market to the capitalists, and it can also bring glory and benefits to the nobles.


    Although there are many supporters in Austria, most of these people are outside the scope of guerrilla rights and may be distributed in small states and cannot control the decision of the central government.


    These people support the German regional unification, in a sense, in order to reshuffle the cards and reorganize the rights and interests by the hands of Austria.


    In Franz''s view, most of these people are speculators. Let them shake their flags and scream. It is no problem to cooperate with the Austrian rule. They cannot be expected to die.


    Otherwise, the rule of the German federal government would have been subverted long ago. Franz, a nationalist fighting force, has seen it. If these people dare to take the lead, the German Federal Government can be replaced in a moment.


    Now turning over the table, in addition to warning the German Federal Government not to play with fire, Franz is still beating these speculators and telling them in actual action that leaving the German Federal Republic of Austria is a small country without a voice.


    So that after the annexation of the Rhineland region, these people drifted away, and the English people flickered to play German.


    These areas are different from Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which were previously separated from the Shinra Empire.


    Switzerland is a mountainous region. It belongs to a place where there is nothing, but the people are sturdy, and Franz naturally has no interest in such a place.


    Belgium''s geographical location is important. As a buffer country in France and Germany, whoever thinks of them will fall to the other side.


    Not to mention the Netherlands, which has always been outside the German region, has been independent for a long time, and has formed its own cultural heritage system.


    All three nations have independent capital, but a scattered German Federal Empire does not. The poor strategic position sandwiched by Faop''s three countries is destined that their future will not be better.


    Once the European balance is broken, the tragedy of the German Federal Empire is doomed. Prior to this, Franz didn''t mind them having to escape for a few days.


    How do you know the importance of a strong motherland without having experienced social beatings?


    ...


    Berlin, William I was furious since he knew that Britain and Austria would give the Rhineland to the German Federal Empire.


    It is too bullying. Even if the Rhineland is an enclave and the French are on the side, it may be lost at any time, which is also the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Imagine that year, after the anti-French war ended, Austria forced the Rhineland region to them at the Vienna Conference, letting them serve as a guard for France.


    The sad scene of his father, Frederick William III, has come to mind of William I. Unexpectedly, he caught up again in his lifetime.


    On the surface, even if an additional territory is an enclave, it is not humiliating.


    In fact, the Vienna Conference was also a spoils conference after the victory of the Anti-French War. Taking away the Rhineland region, Prussia lost the opportunity to swallow Saxony.


    At that time, the Rhineland region was a rotten land, and it was still threatened by the French at any time, and it was nowhere near the fertile soil in front of the house.


    Finally, when the industrial age came, the rotten land became a treasure land, and it turned out to change hands again. How did William I accept it?


    I promised to the French that it was just a blank check. William I knew that Britain and Austria would not allow the French to annex the Rhineland region, and he could regret it afterwards.


    Now that is good, Britain and Austria are doing more extreme than he imagined, ready to take the Rhineland region directly from them.


    William I held back his anger: "Britain and Austria want to take the Rhineland from us. What do you think we should do now?"


    Prime Minister Mochi shot the table: "This is impossible. The Rhineland region is our legal territory. After the European countries of the Vienna Conference confirmed it, why did Britain and Austria take away from me?


    No matter what, we will not budge. If such humiliating conditions have been agreed, how can we explain to the people. As long as we don''t agree, can Britain and Austria still send troops to help the German Federation fail? "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Gorman: "It''s not that simple. Of course, Britain and Austria will not send troops to force the Rhineland region, but they can still prevent us from establishing the Pope United Kingdom.


    According to news from London, Britain and Austria have reached an agreement. Once we reject this transaction, we refuse to recognize this Polish throne election.


    If we forcibly merge Poland, Britain and Austria will mobilize European countries to embargo our supplies, and the London government is ready to collect debts in advance. I am afraid that our financial situation ... "


    send troops? There is no need to send troops at all. Just the embargo on the materials will not bear the Kingdom of Prussia. Besides, the British still need to collect debts in advance?


    There is no doubt that the economic crisis in the Kingdom of Prussia will erupt at most one month, or that devastating economic crisis.


    Mao Qishou contradicted: "If the British people collect debts in advance, we will declare bankruptcy, and rely on these debts, so that no one can be better off if the two lose.


    The material embargo is easy to say, and it is impossible to implement it in concrete terms. In the European and British countries, Britain and Austria cannot cover the sky with one hand. They do not do business and other countries do it.


    Moreover, this kind of government forcibly intervenes in free trade, and their domestic capitalists will not agree. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Gorman explained with a bitter smile: "The capitalists promised to leave it alone, but the material embargo between Britain and Austria did.


    Without the participation of all countries, most of our import and export trade is conducted with Britain and Austria, accounting for about 66.4% of the total import and export trade.


    Once blocked by Britain and Austria, more than half of the ports in the world will be closed to us. Flights to Africa, India, and Southeast Asia will be completely disrupted, including our only colony.


    To the Americas ... "


    This is a practical issue. The combined economic volume of Britain and Austria together with the colonies has accounted for 58% of the world''s total, industrial total accounts for 68%, and import and export trade accounts for 75% of the world.


    The combined colonies of the two countries are more than one-third of the land area. Most of the ports in the world are monopolized by the two countries. It is impossible to avoid overseas trade.


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 Chapter 572： Difficult choice

    After entering the 19th century, the polarization of the world became more and more serious. "The stronger the stronger country, the weaker the weak country." The international pattern has undergone tremendous changes.


    The old empire seized the opportunity of the industrial revolution and preempted a large amount of resources. For its own benefit, it has begun to suppress the latecomers.


    The British and Austrian shots this time seem to be to curb the expansion of France, and in fact it is also a collision between the old and the new imperialist countries.


    Not every country is the United States, and there are abundant resources and markets at home. If a new country wants to rise, it is bound to grab enough resources and markets. This is the contradiction between the old and new empires.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is not weak, and if it annexed the Kingdom of Poland, it would be even stronger. With sufficient strength but no matching resources, the Kingdom of Prussia will be a challenger to order in the future.


    It has nothing to do with whether the government loves peace. If the industry is not developed, once the industry develops, raw materials and markets are the driving force for them to challenge the world order.


    The rise of the German and German empires was too fast. The British overestimated the strength of the French. When they responded, it was too late, and they could only end up in a world war.


    In contrast, the Americans who rise on the other side of the ocean are more fortunate and have sufficient resources in themselves to dress themselves as "Uncle Sam" without threat, successfully avoiding the suppression of the old empire.


    After a long silence, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman said: "The situation is a bit wrong. The plot between Britain and Austria should be highly confidential. How could it be so easy for us to discover?


    You know, this involves not only us, but also the French. Even if the Paris government is internally unstable, it will not let Britain and Austria count on them. "


    Intelligence came too easily, the biggest loophole. Such a conspiracy does not necessarily involve more than ten people, and all of them are high-level national officials. Under normal circumstances, there is no possibility of leaking secrets.


    William I was in front of his eyes, and looked forward to asking: "You mean that one of the British and Austrian countries intentionally leaked. This alliance is not reliable, but because the interests are temporarily united?"


    Jeffrey Friedman shook his head: "No, Britain and Austria really want to take the Rhineland from us, but there may be differences over how to hand it over to the German Federal Empire.


    The German Federal Empire was scattered, and the Hanover Kingdom, which dominated the central government, had limited strength and did not integrate the country''s strength.


    Hanover''s territory is only 40% of this country, and its population and economic aggregate are less than one-third of this country.


    Affected by the system, the Imperial Assembly, the supreme authority of the German Federal Empire, still retains the traditional one-nation-one-vote. Whatever the central government wants, the Imperial Parliament can easily veto it.


    After all these years, the German Federation remains the same. Hanover''s several attempts to integrate the country were rejected by the Imperial Parliament.


    The German regions have been divided for hundreds of years. Everyone has become accustomed to state politics. It is almost impossible to change this situation.


    However, it is not the same with the Rhineland region. If the Rhineland region is directly under the jurisdiction of the central government, the strength comparison will change.


    Even if a Hanover kingdom wants to overturn the table, it is not the opponent of a group of states below, but the central government of the Rhineland region has the absolute advantage.


    From the standpoint of the Vienna government, there is no problem in giving the Rhineland region to the German Federal Empire, but it must join as a state.


    Making the Kingdom of Hannover bigger is not conducive to Austria''s implementation of the German Unification Strategy. This is exactly what the British want to do. There have been serious differences between Britain and Austria since the beginning.


    Maybe the talks between the two countries collapsed, and the Vienna government decided to undermine the British plan and simply broke the news. "


    This is close to the truth. Now that the news leaks, it is impossible to complete the original plan.


    Not only the outside world, but the German Federal Empire did not agree. The central government wants to directly manage the Rhineland. The following small states will not only not pay, but will also use the Imperial Parliament to legally veto this territorial transaction.


    Unless the secret facts lead to established facts, otherwise the German Federal Government can''t even figure it out internally.


    It was originally a loose confederation, which was not much different from the Germans in the Middle Ages. The following vassal states did not buy it, what could the emperor do?


    With the strength of the Kingdom of Hanover, even if they wanted to unify the German Federation by force, they did not have that strength. Besides, there are still Austrian tigers out there, and one is not good at putting himself in.


    William I rubbed his forehead. After the age of seventy, he was not so energetic. This complicated international situation was too wasteful.


    Now he is very contradictory. On the one hand, he does not want to see the development and growth of the German Federal Empire and increase the defense pressure of the Kingdom of Prussia; on the other hand, he wants the German Federal Empire to become stronger and sever the road of Austrian German reunification.


    At this time he regretted it very much. If he took a risk and divided the German region with Austria, the current situation would be very different.


    "Ugh!"


    With a sigh, William I said: "We have little room for choice. Now I am afraid that it is not just Britain and Austria who want to take the Rhineland from us.


    It is estimated that the Paris government has the same idea. After all, whether the Rhineland region is independent, falls into the hands of the German Federal Empire, or merges with Belgium, it is easier to get it than staying in our hands.


    What do you think is more in our interest now? "


    Prime Minister Mochi: "First of all, the sale to France is excluded. If it falls into the hands of the French, the balance will be broken.


    I am afraid that Austria will not be able to restrain the French at that time, and no one knows whether that Napoleon IV is the second Napoleon. It is too dangerous to let France grow.


    All that remains is to make the Rhineland region independent or to sell it to Belgium or the German Federal Empire in exchange for a sum of money.


    The latter also involved the dispute between England and Austria, and was another stand-in team. From the current situation, we are not suitable to stand in the middle of a big country, this is too dangerous.


    I think selling it to Belgium in exchange for a sum of money is more in our current interest. The most important thing right now is to annex Poland and then digest it, preparing for a war with the Russians. "


    That''s right, "the current interest". In the long run, it is definitely in the best interest of Prussia to keep the Rhineland region.


    However, this is impossible, and the old empire is not stupid. Unless they give up annexing Poland, otherwise Britain and Austria, who are good at balancing the game, will not give up.


    In the long run, even if the Rhineland region is to be independent, it is more in the interest of Prussia to sell it in secret.


    It will be different in the short term. The Berlin government is so drowsy that even if it can secretly control the Rhineland region, that is a future thing, and it is better to solve the financial crisis first.


    Selling to the German Federation requires a platoon. Now that the Berlin government owes the British a debt, the team can only stand on the British side.


    Now it''s refreshing, but it offends Austria. What will happen in the future?


    According to the plan, the Berlin government was ready to win Austria and completely destroy the Russian Empire. Prussia will never be able to survive without solving the Russian enemy.


    Secretary of the Army Ron: "It''s not that simple, don''t forget the French. What should we do if the Paris government ventures to occupy the Rhineland region?


    I don''t think that Austria will fight the French for the Rhineland region. If they want to take a shot, they will do it when France annexes Italy.


    I think the strategy of the Vienna government is not to unify the German region. Austria''s territory is already large enough and the population is large enough. There is nothing lacking.


    Judging from the practices of the Vienna government, this is more like a political slogan for them. Austria has occupied most of the Balkans and is now attacking the Ottoman Empire.


    If it progresses to occupy the Asia Minor Peninsula, the eastern coast of the Mediterranean will be their territory, which will be the second byzantine empire. "


    The reconstruction of the Byzantine Empire is no less ambitious than the unification of the German region. Austria did not hesitate to rebuild the Byzantine Empire, but the territorial boundaries could not be imagined.


    William I interrupted: "What Austria wants is not something we can stop. If they have such great ambitions, it will be a good thing for us.


    To reproduce the Byzantine Empire, the biggest conflict with their interests was the Russians and French. From the perspective of the Vienna government allowing France to annex Italy, the Russians should be targeted first.


    We can cooperate before the fall of the Russian Empire. But the Habsburgs are best at diplomacy, not military.


    Franz is the best among them. After his succession, Austria''s use of diplomatic means continued to expand. I don''t think they will suddenly become so aggressive. This is likely to be a smoke bomb they intentionally released. "


    ...


    The Berlin government is struggling, and the Paris government is lively. Factions in the government have been constantly struggling, and the Republicans, Orleans, and Orthodox factions suppressed by Napoleon III have become active.


    Napoleon IV had insufficient prestige. He did not have the ability to suppress political forces on all sides. He could only balance among the factions according to the plan left by Napoleon III.


    The imperial power is guaranteed, but the party struggle has intensified. It is unfortunate that the party''s disagreement was brought into the work of the government, and it was more common to oppose it in order to oppose it.


    The empire of France, which was jealous of all parties, was still unable to make a decision at this time, which caused Napoleon IV a headache.


    If it wasn''t for his father''s account, he would have to act arbitrarily and make a decision directly. Fortunately, he held back, or he would soon know how low the bureaucratic threshold was.


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 Chapter 573： Pull down

    The plan didn''t change quickly. Looking at it was just noisy, but the French government was silent. Franz had to admit that he had misjudged.


    The table was turned over, but the French protagonist was not involved, and the situation did not develop as Franz expected.


    The Paris government seems to have staged a farce, which actually happens to be the choice that is in the best interest of France.


    What France needs now is to keep a low profile and reduce its presence as much as possible. If this time jump out to compete for the Rhineland region, the awkward Britain and Austria will immediately give up their prejudices and suppress them together.


    France is so strong that it happens to be adjacent to the Rhineland region. Geopolitics has decided that this problem cannot get to the French. The Paris government did not state its position, but was seduced by all parties.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the information in his hands, Franz shook his head helplessly.


    Whether Austria made money or lost money this time overturning the table is still unclear, but the Kingdom of Prussia certainly made money.


    If, according to the British plan, a sudden attack at an international conference, there would be only a buyer in the German Federal Empire.


    A strong buy business is naturally not as competitive as the two buyers. It is estimated that the sale of the Rhineland region will pass the financial crisis of the Berlin government.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Her Majesty, the Berlin government has released news that it is interested in selling the Rhineland region, and now both Belgium and the German Federal Empire have expressed interest.


    However, Belgium lacks the support of the great powers. Unless the French can get the support, otherwise the Prussians want to sell them, this transaction will be difficult to complete.


    The German Federal Empire also has problems. Some people have raised the issue of the ownership of the Rhineland in the Imperial Parliament. Many state representatives have clearly stated that the Rhineland must join the state of the state.


    If it were not for the immediate adjournment of George I, perhaps the parliament has now made a decision and cut off the possibility of the central government being directly under the Central Government. "


    (George I of the German Federal Empire: George V of Hannover, Hannover has been destroyed in time and space, and there is no such monarch)


    It can be seen that Weissenberg is still regretful that the German Federal Parliament has taken a step back. If a resolution has been reached, Austria''s goal will be achieved.


    As for supporting Belgium''s acquisition of the Rhineland region, it has been a cover from beginning to end. The reason is very simple, Belgium and France are too close.


    Without France''s support, perhaps they still have a chance to compete; if they have the French''s support, they won''t even have a chance to compete.


    The French are not charitable. Since they support Belgium, it is bound to be rewarded.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia sold the Rhineland region to Belgium and turned Belgium and gave the above resources to the French, wouldn''t it be a waste of time?


    In terms of industrial development, the value of the resources of the Rhineland region to France is higher than that of Italy.


    Napoleon III won the Italian region. Except for increasing the territory, population, and market, there was almost no gain in resources. Instead, France''s resource crisis became more serious.


    Before the occupation of Italy, the government of Paris need not worry about the energy of Italy. It''s not the same now, these problems have become the problems of the French themselves.


    France needs to import hundreds of thousands of tons of coal from the outside every year, and this number will continue to rise with the development of industry.


    The impact on the French economy in the short term may not be obvious. If it is over ten or eight years, French heavy industry will be left behind.


    Formerly, France became a usury empire, which means that the lack of local resources and the need to import from the outside world have raised the cost of industrial production.


    The production cost is high, and the sales price has to rise accordingly. This has caused many French industrial and commercial products to lose their market competitiveness internationally, forcing capitalists to transform.


    For the purpose of curbing the French, countries that have acquired the Rhineland region cannot be pro-law. This is a matter of principle.


    There is no doubt that the German Federal Empire has done a better job in this regard. It has been hovering diplomatically between Britain and Austria, and it is more reliable than Belgium, which is swinging between Britain and France.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Let''s look at Belgium''s choice first! If the Belgians have ambitions and want to build a strong country and can say no to the French, then it is not impossible to give them the Rhineland region.


    We also need a nail to curb France. It is impossible without certain strength. Prussia was originally the best choice, but they developed too fast.


    If it is not for us to cover Germany''s unified strategy, in fact, to allow Hanover to acquire the Rhineland region, integrating the German Federation is also a good choice. "


    If you want to take it first, Hannover''s integration with the German Federation does not actually affect Austria''s unification of the German region.


    Because by the time Franz feels that the time is ripe, when he can start, Austria already has the power of a world hegemony and is not afraid of being attacked by the masses.


    For the sake of pure interest, the German Federal Empire is already a chicken rib. Only by winning the Rhineland region can it be regarded as flesh.


    With so many states in the German region, if all were put in, the Imperial Parliament would be lively. It is estimated that more than half of the energy of the future central government will be used to reconcile internal relations.


    The partial German region has been divided for hundreds of years, and the people have long been accustomed to state politics. Coupled with religious factors, changing the rules of the game will inevitably be backfired.


    This has to find someone to carry the blame, or else it will be dominated by crisis. The failure of both the German and German empires to solve this problem completely is sufficient to illustrate the problem.


    Prime Minister Felix wanted George I to carry this blame, and when he killed many small states, Austria would jump out to pick peaches, and the hatred could be much less.


    Franz nodded: "This issue can''t be rushed. It''s easy to make a wedding dress for someone else.


    The national policy has been formulated, and we will proceed step by step. It is a taboo to take the liberty to change plans. This play must go on, at least for us to fight for ten years.


    At that time, even if it''s a gangster, we are in a good position. Even if Britain and France want to make trouble, they must have that strength. "


    Ten years later, this is Franz''s minimum requirement. If possible, it''s better to go for two or three decades.


    At that time, the French themselves left behind, and the two countries, Russia and Russia, successfully escalated into feuds. Even if the British wanted to be a demon, they would stop because they couldn''t find a thug.


    The original time and space London government did not go all out to suppress the Americans, but chose to kill the German Empire. One of the most important reasons was that it could not find a thug.


    Under the Franz butterfly effect, this space-time industrial revolution is advancing much faster. Not only did electric power begin to spread in advance, even the development of internal combustion engines was much faster, and diesel engines were born.


    Although it is still in the laboratory stage, there is no way to promote its use, which is also a major improvement of the power system. When the power system developed to a certain degree, it was the turn of the aircraft.


    The development of the Air Force was the time when Austria replaced British hegemony. This is not Franz''s suggestion. It is because the Royal Navy is too powerful, and it is simply unrealistic to rely on the Navy to directly overtake.


    "As short as you are, you are as good as a blogger." Isn''t this tired? Originally, the German and German empires used facts to prove that the British would not leave competitors with the opportunity to overtake the Royal Navy.


    Austria''s geographical position is better than that of the German Empire, but the nature of multi-line operations has not changed, and it does not have the geographical advantage of the United States that dominates a continent.


    The birth of the Air Force is different. It competes with the British in emerging fields, and Franz does not advise at all. Deploying a circle along the Mediterranean Sea, the transportation lines on the African continent and homeland have stabilized, and Austria has also stabilized.


    Austria''s native population has exceeded 75 million, which is almost the same as the Russian Empire, more than twice that of the British mainland, and more than 10 million colonies in Africa. The longer the delay, the more obvious the population advantage will be.


    As an old empire, itself is a vested interest, Austria now has no shortage of resources and markets, and no desire to urgently challenge the world order.


    The task of challenging the world order should be left to the new empire. Unless there are soft persimmons that can be pinched, otherwise challenging the world order is trading with high risks and low returns. The result of more than 90% is that the spoils are not enough to make up for the losses of war.


    From the perspective of God, the old empire is actually not the real enemy, and the new empire is the threat.


    The most typical example is the three countries: Britain, France, and Austria. Each of them is the biggest competitor to each other, and there are still conflicts. However, not only did the three countries break out of war, they first formed an alliance.


    The biggest problem is the lack of motivation to start the war. Everyone is a vested interest. There are large colonies under their hands, and their own families are supporting them. Who has the heart to grab others?


    It is important to know that war has its costs. Starting from the First Near East War, wars that broke out directly between European countries were almost at a loss.


    Even if the Prussian kingdom, which has obtained a large area of ??land in return, wants to achieve profit, it will be a matter of decades later, and it will still be a loss of money in a short period of time.


    From the perspective of investment science, the outbreak of war between big countries is a high-risk, low-return investment, which is naturally unpopular.


    ...


    London


    Countries condemned the Russian Empire''s invasion of Poland and encountered a tsarist government that was not afraid of boiling water.


    The Russians refused to retreat, and no one in Europe would send troops to interfere. This does not affect the continuation of the meeting, and the question of the illegality of William I as king of Poland has become a new focus.


    Simply put, as long as the Kingdom of Prussia is willing to abandon the Rhineland region, William I is the legal King of Poland, and even the merger of Prussia and Poland can be legal.


    On the contrary, it goes without saying. The imperialist iron fist will tell everyone what is legitimacy.


    Axiom and justice, all turned to naught in the London conference. Without knowing it, everyone''s discipline was pulled down a bit.


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 Chapter 574： Power of public opinion

    Becoming a neighbor with the French this year is still very challenging, and we must always be vigilant.


    The Rhineland region is an enclave and has a good neighbor. A long time ago, the Prussian government was ready to lose the Rhineland region, but it was not expected that it would be lost in this way.


    The diplomatic pressure exerted by Britain and Austria, the Prussian government is unable to admit that it can only choose to compromise. In the short term, abandoning the Rhineland region is also a good thing for the Kingdom of Prussia.


    After the sale of the Rhineland region, not only can it get rid of the financial crisis, but also get rid of the French threat, and it can concentrate its forces against the Russians.


    If they insist on not selling, maybe the French will go straight on in the next Russian-Prussian war. After the annexation of the Italian region, the Prussian government had no confidence in the French''s ethics.


    If it were not for mutual restraint between the powers, the Rhineland region would have been lost. Do not look at the original time and space of the Kingdom of Prussia and win, it is considered that the military strength of the Kingdom of Prussia is above France, in fact the opposite is true.


    Perhaps the French empire''s military strength may not be much stronger than in the same period in history, but the strength on paper is very amazing. The standing army is twice that of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the comprehensive national strength is more than three times that of the Kingdom of Prussia. (Including French Italy and colonies)


    After having the great enemy of the Russian Empire, and then confronting France, it was definitely a flood of brains.


    After a symbolic struggle, Prussian Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman reluctantly announced that the sale of the Rhineland region was open for the highest auction price.


    There is no doubt that this is a divisive alliance between Britain, France and Austria. If it is true that financial hard work, whether it is Belgium or the German Federal Empire, can not be France''s opponent.


    Austrian Minister Hummer: "There is no problem in auctioning the Rhineland region in your country, but the Rhineland is part of the German region and the German people live on it.


    Taking all factors into consideration, it is better for the Rhineland region to join the German country. I suggest that this auction be conducted by German-speaking cultural countries: Switzerland, Belgium, the German Federal Empire, and the New Holy Roman Empire.


    As a proposer, we can avoid the suspicion and withdraw from this auction. "


    "Avoiding suspicion" is all about gilding his face and placing an enclave under the eyes of the French. Who can sleep?


    European countries do not want the French to expand in Central Europe, nor do they want Austria to expand in Central Europe. Even if they want to take the Rhineland region, there is no chance.


    The "enclave" is also relatively speaking, if it is facing the French, it is indeed an enclave; if it is replaced by the German Federal Empire, it is a double-sided attack.


    French Foreign Minister Montero stood up angrily: "No, since it is a public auction, naturally it is the highest bidder. All European countries are eligible to participate. How can it be restricted to German countries in a narrow sense?"


    How can I miss such a good thing when I can buy the Rhineland region with money? Even if the chance is small, Montero must fight for it.


    Hummer said, "We are all civilized people. Everyone knows that we must manage a place well without the support of the people.


    Your cultural traditions are incompatible with the Rhineland region. How can you handle the relationship with the local people? As a civilized country, we must respect public opinion. "


    "Public opinion" was the first thing the French came up with. Napoleon III respected public opinion. And it was a truly elected emperor, not a conspiracy to restore.


    This does not mean that European countries really respect the public opinion. The ruling class often chooses to respect public opinion when it is in its favor, otherwise it pretends that it has not seen it.


    In order to kick France out, Hummel held up the "public opinion" banner without hesitation. This is a need for both interests and politics.


    As the leader of the German region, Austria has a responsibility to take the lead. Otherwise, Belgium and the German federal empire would have the courage to compete with the French.


    Seeing the flames, Marquis McLean, the British Foreign Minister who has been watching the show, said: "Sir Hummer is right. As a member of a civilized society, we must respect public opinion.


    More than 95% of the people in the Rhineland region are of German descent, and their cultural traditions are more suitable for merging with the German state.


    Now that the New Holy Roman Empire has withdrawn, the countries most suitable for auction are Belgium, the German Federal Empire and Switzerland. "


    The British and Austrian countries are in the same position, and the European countries that are still waiting to participate have joined in. At this moment, everyone is "respecting the public opinion."


    ...


    With more than a dozen countries in common, Montero couldn''t resist the pressure. The reality is before us, and no one wants to see France continue to expand. The so-called "public opinion" is a shame cloth that everyone uses to frame their own image.


    If the public opinion is really respected, the Irish region has become independent, the Scottish region has also become independent, and the major colonial empires have collapsed.


    The truth is one thing, and what is said in the mouth is another. Everyone wants face, saying that one set and one set are necessary.


    If there is no cover cloth, France is too strong to spread out directly. Everyone is worried that France will threaten their own security when they grow up. How will everyone get along?


    "Humph!"


    After a cold drink to express his dissatisfaction, Montero chose silence. There is no way, this occasion is not suitable for a war of words, everyone''s attitude is very determined, there is no way to persuade.


    If you want to intimidate and lure you, the leaders are Britain and Austria, and you have to humiliate yourself. France has not singled out Europe''s strength.


    Montero''s silence quickly won everyone''s high praise, all kinds of **** came out, such as: "take care of the overall situation", "have a sense of international responsibility", "respect the role model of public opinion" ...


    But falling into Montellor all turned into irony. If you do not achieve your goal, no amount of good words can bring benefits.


    As a politician, if you get praise from all sides, don''t rush into happiness, it is better to calm down and reflect on it first.


    Normally, as long as there are two situations, people will praise you. The first case is that you are dead, and everyone is always tolerant of the dead; the second case is that your approach is in their interests.


    The second situation in the world can be explained most of the time: you have done wrong and made everyone profit. In this case, it is easiest to get praise, and there will be names after life.


    Otherwise, you''re good if the enemy doesn''t black out, and you still expect others to give you a good comment?


    Respect the opponent, that is to respect the opponent who died or fell down, the opponent who is still in office, do not want to defeat, but also to make a name for the opponent.


    After appeasing the French, everyone''s eyes gathered on the representatives of Switzerland, Belgium and the German Federation, waiting for their reply.


    Swiss Minister Podolski first gave the answer: "Although we are very keen to purchase the Rhineland region, due to financial constraints, we still have to give up."


    Everyone almost believed, looking at Podolski with a sad expression. The Swiss federal government is indeed poor, limited by productivity and resources, and Switzerland has not yet developed.


    However, it is said that due to financial resources to abandon the Rhineland region, everyone is more willing to believe that the Swiss are afraid of the French and dare not fight this enclave.


    In this respect, Switzerland is completely different from Belgium and the German Confederation. The latter two are directly adjacent to the mainland and can increase their national strength.


    Take the Kingdom of Belgium as an example. After gaining the Rhineland region, it will soon multiply its overall national strength. As the earliest industrialized country on the European continent, Belgium is a world leader in many fields.


    Unfortunately, due to the small size of the country and insufficient development potential, Belgium has not been able to reach the threshold of powers and can only exist as a small country.


    With the Rhineland region, they can complete the transition to a middle country, and their viability will greatly increase by then.


    If it falls into the hands of the German Federation, the increase in strength will be even more pronounced. In addition, it is inevitable that heavy industry will surpass Spain.


    There were only two buyers left, and Prussian Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman was not upset. This was expected.


    Either France and Austria will come to the auction together, or the two countries will go out together under mutual restraint. Austria didn''t want to stick to this trouble at this time, and chose to pull the French out together.


    It is impossible for the auction to take place immediately, and no one has completed insider trading. This is not just about having money, but also political considerations.


    ...


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 Chapter 575： Folk response

    The invention of the telegraph accelerated the spread of news, and the news of the Prussian government''s sale of the Rhineland region soon spread across continental Europe.


    At the Royal Palace in Berlin, William I wiped his sweat: "Send someone to ask the Prime Minister, didn''t you let him send someone to explain, why haven''t the crowds dispersed yet?"


    This is a characteristic of the nationalist era, and the people began to value territory. The land transactions of the monarchs were free to control, but now it is necessary to consider folk reactions.


    Don''t look at the richness of the Rhineland region. It is not actually the core territory of the Kingdom of Prussia, and it is threatened by the French. It has a lower status in the eyes of the government.


    Originally, Bismarck dared to promise the Rhineland region to the French, and actually made the worst plan. For example: In the Prussian War, the French robbed the fire, and Prussia could only give up.


    Fortunately, they won the bet, and the French chose to wait and see, instead of robbing. Otherwise, European history will be rewritten later.


    With the desired benefits, Napoleon III had no motivation to launch. After the strength increased and decreased, the Prussian Kingdom''s odds were even lower.


    Moreover, with an extra piece of land as a buffer, even if the Kingdom of Prussia dared to take risks, the French also increased the buffer time and could mobilize more troops. Prussia wanted to win the war and only expected God to bless him.


    Bismarck in the Rhineland region dared to take risks, and if he changed the area where Juncker aristocracy was concentrated, he would not dare to take it out to make a promise.


    Short checks also need to be kept highly confidential, and high-level government officials can know, but the people below cannot know. As soon as the news spreads, a military coup will occur in minutes according to the national conditions of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In this country where the army is the master, any method that harms the interests of Junker aristocrats must be thought twice.


    The farce outside William I was just upset and not worried about a big mess. It doesn''t matter if it hangs high, it also applies to the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The Rhineland region is an enclave, and the connection with the country is not so close. Except for the pain of the capitalists, most people have no direct loss of interest.


    It doesn''t involve self-interest. Following the trouble, vent the dissatisfaction in your heart, and things will pass.


    The Kingdom of Prussia was not in the position to become the master of the capitalists. Some people made trouble when they gave up Silesia, but in the end it was not a good compromise.


    Even without the Rhineland region, steel production in the Kingdom of Prussia fell sharply by 60%, and the total industrial volume was reduced by nearly 40%. William I was still not panicking.


    The Prussian Kingdom''s internal market is limited, and industrial and commercial products are not competitive in the international market. It took only a few years, and the emergence of excess capacity in China.


    This is a characteristic of the times and is affected by many factors. In this era, the capitalist world will have an economic crisis every ten or eight years.


    From 1847 to the present, there have been three economic crises, not far from the fourth. If the agricultural crisis is calculated, it will be the fifth time.


    Industry is not the more the better, the overcapacity is a disaster. If you open the history book, you will find that after each crisis, war will break out. Everyone seems to be used to using the war to survive the crisis.


    The economic crisis of 1847 triggered the Great Revolution of 1848; the economic crisis of 1857 caused the American Civil War; the economic crisis of 1867 caused the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War; the agricultural crisis that erupted two years ago triggered the Near East War, the Russian wave war.


    Abandoning the Rhineland region now seems to be costly, and in fact, it is also fighting for the Kingdom of Prussia to integrate the Kingdom of Poland.


    Otherwise, if a new round of crisis breaks out, they do not want to launch the Prussian-Russian war, and someone will send them to the battlefield.


    Any decision is unavoidable, and some people''s interests will be damaged. William I did not mind first sacrificing the interests of some capitalists. The bourgeoisie is a complex group anyway, as long as the rulers are not stupid they will not be united.


    Without the Rhineland region, many people would profit as well. Without a competitor, everyone can divide up the market they have left. These beneficiaries will not give up their own interests for the sake of "class interests."


    ...


    Ruhr area, the Berlin government''s sale of the Rhineland area news has been heard, the local government is already preparing to evacuate.


    The people spontaneously took to the streets and started a large-scale demonstration. This time there is really no one organized and suddenly abandoned, who will have resentment in their hearts.


    As a manager of the Ruhr area, Andrea was also very unhappy, and the documents issued by his superiors were torn into pieces.


    Under normal circumstances, he would never dare to do so, and deliberately damaged the official document to lose his job. Now he can''t take care of his anger.


    After the destruction of the office, Andrea forced to calm the anger. As a nobleman loyal to the country, Andrea understands what is at stake.


    The Rhineland region is destined to be abandoned, but so many people and industries cannot be abandoned. The Berlin government has issued an order to organize the evacuation of personnel as much as possible.


    That''s right, the priority is to evacuate people. After fighting the Tsarist government, the Berlin government has realized the importance of population.


    Without a sufficient population, there will not be sufficient troop resources. When the tsarist government is good at playing sea tactics, it is not enough to have fewer troops.


    As long as there are people, there will be land, as will factories. The Berlin government had had an experience of evacuation, but the situation was completely different at the time.


    When the Silesian region was abandoned, the Kingdom of Prussia had just won the Prussian War and obtained a large amount of land. The East Prussian region had been beaten into white ground, and the population was added. According to immigration, there was no problem.


    The situation is much more complicated. The Rhineland region has a much larger population than Silesia. It is not easy to accommodate so many people.


    The Kingdom of Prussia does have some undeveloped land, but most of these land are in poor geographical conditions, and there are few undeveloped high-quality land.


    Obviously, it is not enough to accommodate people in the Rhineland region. The Prussian industry is also unable to digest such a large population, which is destined to make a choice in this evacuation.


    Andrea''s mission is to organize the departure of people who have a greater effect on the country, mainly the rich and the middle class, including: capitalists, doctors, teachers, engineers, skilled workers ...


    After these people evacuated, it was ordinary workers and farmers. The final buyer was either Belgium or the German Federal Empire. The Berlin government was not afraid to offend them and could slowly organize the evacuation.


    Before evacuating, we must first let the people marching outside to demonstrate. Otherwise, so many people will be blocked on the street, and many tasks cannot be carried out.


    After hesitating for a moment, Andrea convinced himself and walked out. Quite a bit windy and cold, and the heroes are gone forever.


    Well, in fact, the situation is not so serious. The angry people did not rush to beat Andrea, but shouted for an explanation.


    On the one hand, the educational success has made the Prussians learn to observe order; on the other hand, the garrison has already begun to move, surrounded by heavily armed soldiers. If you want to make trouble, you must also consider the consequences.


    The suppression of the workers'' movement these years is nothing new. After seeing the army''s stance against the enemy, everyone couldn''t help it.


    When Andrea arrived at the government building, he ordered the staff to have moved to the table, and stood on the table with a bite, and waved a Prussian flag in his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.


    Advanced equipment can only rely on roar, Andrea exerted his best efforts: "I know why everyone came, now I feel as sad as you.


    Because we all love this country, and we love to cultivate our land. But there is no way, now I have to announce the bad news.


    The news you hear is not rumor, the government does give up the Rhineland region. "


    After receiving an official response, the noise again sounded, and the already angry people could not control their emotions. If it was not blocked by the army, they might have rushed up.


    "Quiet", "quiet" ...


    Andrea''s heartbreaking cry didn''t help, and he was forced to only let the soldiers fire his gun to warn him.


    "Bang bang ..."


    After the gunfire, the order barely returned to normal. I have to lament that the bullets are more deterrent.


    "Be quiet and give me two minutes. If you have any questions, discuss them after I finish talking. Don''t forget that discipline is the basic code of conduct for every citizen."


    The argument was heard, and everyone looked at Andrea, waiting for his explanation.


    "The Berlin government does not want to abandon the Rhineland region, but there is no way. The Kingdom of Prussia is too weak. In the face of threats from the powers, the government has to consider the safety of everyone''s life and property.


    Some people may say that they are not afraid of death, and they are willing to fight for the Kingdom of Prussia, and so am I. If possible, I would rather fight with a gun on the battlefield than live in humiliation here.


    But one cannot think only of ourselves, we must be responsible for the parents, wives and children, and we must be responsible for the Kingdom of Prussia. We were refreshed for a while, what should they do, and what should this country do?


    Don''t tell me that victory belongs to Prussia. First of all, find out who the enemy is now. Think about it with your own mind. We have a chance to win.


    It is not that the Kingdom of Prussia has not experienced failure. We almost lost our country during the anti-French war, and finally we have not recovered again.


    As long as people or hope is there, today''s humiliation can be recovered tomorrow. Abandoning the Rhineland region temporarily does not mean giving up permanently.


    One day, the Kingdom of Prussia will be truly strong and fearless, and we will be back here again. History will remember all this ... "


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 Chapter 576： First one hundred forty-six

    Andrea''s speech was so touching that he himself was touched. However, there is no use for eggs. Most of the people present are ordinary people. Their ideas are not so great, but they pay more attention to the immediate interests.


    The number of IQs has halved, and the crowd outside is more than 10,000. People in front can listen to Andrea''s speech and pass it to the ears of the people behind them. Naturally, contextualization and artistic processing are indispensable.


    Looking at the chaotic crowd, Andrea helplessly admits that it is impossible to reason.


    Unless he has the energy to do one-by-one ideological work, with his three-inch tongue, it is possible to convince everyone. Obviously, this is impossible. With so many people outside, he couldn''t be too busy.


    After hesitating for a while, Andrea finally made the decision: "The colonel ordered the soldiers to disperse the crowd!"


    ...


    Facts have proven that the military is more deterrent. Andria struggled to achieve his goal, and the army quickly dispersed the crowd as soon as the army intervened.


    The dispersal of the demonstrations did not mean that things had passed. The army was able to maintain stability, which was the first time the Berlin government had bought soldiers.


    For the vast majority of ordinary people, talking to them about ideas, the overall situation, and the rationale is better than talking about the benefits.


    The Berlin government promised soldiers to pay a lot of resettlement expenses, and arranged the work of their families, and the treatment was no less than the current job. With the appeasement of the officers, the military''s heart stabilized in the first place.


    In fact, chaos can''t be confused. The Prussian army implements a garrison. Most of the soldiers stationed in the Rhineland are not locals.


    Reasoning is effective without involving self-interest. These soldiers may sympathize with the local population, but they will never violate the order.


    In the same way, Andrea could not use it. The Berlin government gave up money to buy the army. That was a limited number of soldiers. The number of soldiers in the Rhineland region was tens of thousands, and the family members were only a few hundred and twenty thousand.


    However, the number of ordinary civilians is not so small. The relocation fees allocated above are limited, and it is impossible to properly resettle all of them.


    Such a large-scale relocation cannot be completed by one or two people. Now it is not only to convince the ordinary people, but also to persuade grassroots bureaucrats first.


    Remembering that most of the public officials at the grassroots level are locals, Andrea sighed helplessly. He himself was unwilling to give up the Rhineland region, let alone these people?


    Dragged his tired body into the conference room, took a cup of water and took a sip of water, moistening his hoarse throat.


    "Everyone sit down, you know everything. The Berlin government has made a decision and the sale of the Rhineland region is a foregone conclusion.


    Everyone knows that the French have always been jealous of us, and the Rhineland region has been under strong military pressure for a long time.


    The current international situation is very clear. Our greatest enemy is the Russians. While confronting the Russian Empire, we couldn''t keep the Rhineland at all.


    Rather than let the Rhineland region fall into the hands of the French, it is better to sell to Belgium or the German Federation, at least in the hands of the German people. "


    Speaking of which, Andrea burst out a few tears.


    "I know this result is difficult for everyone to accept. Frankly, I can''t accept it. But for this country, we have no choice.


    The Russian-Prussian War may break out at any time. Once the war begins, we will not be able to divide our forces to defend the Rhineland region. The fall is an inevitable result.


    Britain, France and Austria have already formed an alliance. Britain and Austria do not want to see the French annexation of the Rhineland region, but they will not face the French because of the Rhineland region.


    Now that the United Kingdom and Austria have asked us to sell the Rhineland region, although it is meant to suppress us, it is more to prevent the French from continuing to expand to Central Europe.


    The Berlin government had no choice but to reject Britain and Austria, and we must face the pressure of the French alone. "


    The crowd bowed their heads and said nothing in protest. Andrea''s heart sank, everyone knew the truth, but it involved self-interest, and it was not easy to make sacrifices.


    The Berlin government promised that they would be resettled properly. It''s actually a blank check, a carrot and a pit. Where can there be so many places in the Kingdom of Prussia to house them?


    Even if it can be resettled, that''s how it can be compared to the prosperity of the Ruhr area when it is allocated to the backcountry with a lack of officials.


    In addition to the benefits, the homeland is also an important factor. Not everyone is willing to toss, many people who are dissatisfied with the Berlin government will still hinder this time.


    Both Belgium and the German Federal Empire were once part of the Holy Roman Empire. In terms of national and cultural traditions, everyone belongs to themselves. It is not unacceptable to turn around and change to another owner.


    If not already, Andrea would have the same idea. Don''t look at the Prussian kingdom being stronger. In fact, the living standards of the Prussian people are still the lowest among several German countries.


    High military expenditures have crowded out funds that should have been used for people''s livelihood. Because of debt, the Prussians have to bear high taxes.


    For many people, as long as the ruler is his or her own, can protect everyone''s interests, and will not be discriminated politically, then why follow the Kingdom of Prussia to black?


    The rise of nationalism has affected many people. These years the Kingdom of Prussia has been playing German, but in the Rhineland region surrounded by the German state, it has the least influence.


    The "Great Prussian Thought" is actually a variant of the German Great Unification Thought, except that the place to be unified is different, and the cultural tradition is still the same.


    Austria dared to shout the slogan of unifying the German region, which was built on strength. Even if the Vienna government did not shout, the vigilance of all countries would not weaken.


    If you change the Kingdom of Prussia, it will be different. If the Berlin government does not shift its goals and chooses the same strategy as Austria ¡¯s German unity, who knows whether it will eventually be annexed by Austria by political means?


    Many people know that the military capabilities of the Habsburg dynasty are not bad, and the talents of the imperial temples of all ages have been focused on political diplomacy.


    Opening the history book shows that almost every expansion of the Habsburg dynasty was a political and diplomatic success. On the contrary, the use of force to open the territory to expand the territory has very few results.


    For other European countries, the threat of Austria is not as strong as France''s foresight; but for the countries of the German region, after the rise of nationalism, the biggest threat has become Austria, which is good at political diplomacy.


    The high-level government knows what''s going on, but the people at the bottom can''t imagine that much, including most grass-roots officials.


    Andrea speaks so nicely that abandoning the Rhineland region hurts the fact that their interests cannot be changed.


    Everyone has the idea of ??patriotism. It is difficult to say which country you love.


    Including the present-day Prussian kingdom, there are idealists who believe that the German Federation should unite to build a powerful empire to dominate the world.


    Franz''s troublesome German Unification Commission laid the theoretical foundation for this idea. There is also the German Reunification Daily, which spreads the idea of ??great reunification to the German region.


    Such newspapers are naturally banned by the Berlin government. The newspaper''s headquarters is in Frankfurt and is not under the control of the Berlin government. It is indispensable to bring some newspapers secretly.


    Anyway, one can count one by one, there is no shortage of idealists in this world. The more the government bans, the more secondary 2 teenagers are interested.


    Sometimes the data will be deceiving. According to the propaganda of the German Unified Organization, as long as the Kingdom of Prussia, the Federal Empire of Germany and the New Holy Roman Empire merge, the unified German Empire will immediately become the world''s first empire.


    It really looks like that on paper. In fact, politicians know that this is impossible. If it really merges, this new empire will not become stronger, but will first fall into a situation of internal and external difficulties.


    Internal rights are constantly struggling, and the outside world is also hostile to European countries. More than 99% of them may be beaten by everyone and then fall apart.


    Regardless, the idealists still believe that these people often express similar views and affect many people. Many people think that the German states are their own.


    This is very detrimental to the relocation work, just like when Silesia was relocated, many people chose to stay.


    The situation in the Ruhr District is even more serious. Many local capitalists cannot move if they want to leave. Plants, machinery and equipment can be moved, but industrial raw materials cannot be moved.


    Among them, the steel industry is the most obvious. Not every region has such unique conditions. For their own benefit, they can only stay.


    These people are unwilling to leave, naturally they will keep the workers and technicians, otherwise who will work for them?


    As the most powerful region of the Prussian bourgeoisie, relocation is not that simple. Andrea had felt the pressure, and seeing the reaction of his group of people knew that things were in trouble.


    Immediately patted the table and asked: "Why don''t you talk? Why aren''t you all very capable at ordinary times, and you are all dumb at the critical moment?"


    An old man put the glass in his hand on the table and replied angrily: "Mayor, what do you want us to say? As a group of abandoned people, do we not even have the right to be silent?"


    The Ruhr area is the largest industrial area in the Kingdom of Prussia. As the manager of the Ruhr area, Andrea is also the mayor of Bottrop.


    "Mr. Andrew, I know the government''s decision hurts your interests this time, but for this country we have no choice.


    The time is urgent. I don''t care if you want it or not, you must give me the energy to complete the domestic deployment task perfectly.


    The Berlin government has ordered that the entire Rhineland region will enter military control. Your task is to do your ideological work and organize the orderly withdrawal of relevant personnel.


    Whoever wants to work passively will be punished with treason. Am I kidding, you guys can try it.


    The first person to complete the relocation work, the person in charge together with the subordinate executives, all officials were promoted to two levels, and a cash reward of 500,000 marks.


    I have made things clear to you. It is up to you how to choose.


    By the way, the families of government officials are the first evacuees. If you want to run, then as soon as possible, it is too late. "


    If there is no ideological work, Andrea doesn''t think he can persuade this group of old official churros. The most effective way is to intimidate.


    Sending away the families of the bureaucrats first, and breaking their retreat, was a trick that Andrea had come up with.


    It turned out to be effective. After listening to this result, the silent people could no longer sit still.


    "Run away", no kidding. Military martial law is about to happen. Can those who drag their families to run there? Believe it or not, as soon as you go out, you will be regarded as a typical chicken tamarin.


    A responding middle-aged man immediately stated: "His mayor, the people do not understand that the government''s painstaking effort to abandon the Rhineland region is justifiable.


    As government officials, we should take the lead. I suggest that everyone go back and mobilize their relatives to leave first. Someone has taken the lead. The next work should be better. "


    Changing faces quickly is the basic skill of bureaucrats. How can you climb up if you do n¡¯t have any ability?


    Weighing the pros and cons is everyone''s instinct. Since it is destined to be tied to the chariot of the Prussian kingdom, it is still better to find a way to get political capital for yourself.


    ...


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 Chapter 577： New record

    While the Rhineland region is undergoing a major migration, the London conference has reached a critical moment. Between Belgium and the German Federation, the British still chose the German Federation, and Belgium chose to move closer to France.


    Strategically speaking, Belgian pro-law is an inevitable result. It is only Austria that can contend with France on the European continent. Although the British influence is great, the right to speak on land has greatly reduced.


    Belgium is too far away from Austria and too close to France. Even if it is known that the French have annexed them, in order to ensure their own security, the Belgian government has to maintain good diplomatic relations with the French.


    Small countries have their own way of survival. While pro-French, the Belgian government also maintains good relations with Britain and Austria, just to use the power of Britain and Austria to curb French ambitions.


    It was useless strategically, and the French backed Belgium. In order to curb the French, Austria can only support the German Federation.


    The three powers were divided into two camps. In the case of two to one, the Rhineland region naturally fell into the hands of the German Federal Empire.


    Britain and Austria have broken their hearts as to how the German Federation rules the Rhineland region. To curb French expansion, the two countries had to compromise in the end.


    The compromise plan, the Rhineland region was assigned to the central government, but not the emperor but the imperial parliament.


    In a way, this also accelerated the integration process of the German Federal Empire. The empire''s parliament, which was originally only to check and balance the emperor, has real power, and the parliament is no longer a megaphone.


    But this is bigger than Hanover, and the situation is much better. It is not an overnight thing to resolve internal issues through negotiation, even if it is dragged into the next century.


    As a vested interest, the governments of the states cannot easily give up their rights. The Imperial Parliament has always been controlled by the state governments, and it wants to be anti-customers-difficult!


    Britain and Austria have reached a consensus, which does not mean that the matter is over. For a good auction of the Rhineland region, an auction must be conducted.


    On November 11, 1874, with the testimony of European countries, the highest-grade mass land auction in continental Europe began.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Prussia, Jeffrey Friedman, personally acted as the auctioneer, the representatives of the three countries of Britain, France and Austria acted as notaries, and the ambassadors of various countries were the audience.


    In order to avoid any outcry, the participating Belgian and German Commonwealth paid a security deposit of five million pounds each. If the bargaining price cannot be obtained in the end, the security deposit will be confiscated.


    There is no doubt that if Belgium and the Deutsche Commonwealth paid for themselves, they would not even be able to make up their bids.


    The real supporters are behind the scenes, with Britain and Austria lending to the German Federal Empire and the French to Belgium.


    This is not only a political game, but also a capital game. Financial resources are also a part of strength.


    Of course, both sides have a bottom line. It is impossible to endlessly compete and make the Prussians cheap.


    Jeffrey Friedman showed a dead face and walked to the auction floor very unpleasantly: "The Rhineland auction is now officially started.


    The reserve price is 120 million pounds, and each increase must not be less than 1 million pounds. If the price increase exceeds its own economic strength, the inability to pay the security deposit will be confiscated directly. The auction starts and participants are invited to bid. "


    Obviously Jeffrey Friedman was in a very bad mood. Don''t look at the high reserve price. In fact, the Berlin government can''t get much money at all.


    The proceeds from auctions are the priority for countries to deduct part of their debt, and the rest is the revenue of the Berlin government.


    The Russian-Prussian war not only failed the Russian finances, but also the Prussian kingdom''s finances, even worse.


    Even though many European countries sponsored a lot and Britain and France provided many low-interest loans, the Berlin government still couldn''t afford to pay interest after the war.


    However, the Berlin government did not declare bankruptcy, but negotiated with creditors. With the example of the Tsarist government, in order to make the Prussians oblige to pay their debts, the creditors are much better at talking this time, and many debts are allowed to be postponed.


    Debt repayment is justified. After the auction of the Rhineland region, the pockets of the Berlin government swelled, so naturally this debt had to be repaid first.


    It is not only Britain and Austria that persuaded the Kingdom of Prussia to abandon the Rhineland region, but also many creditors behind the scenes.


    Anyone who knows Prussian finances knows that the Kingdom of Prussia is a poor customer, and their debts can turn into bad debts at any time. It can be said that the creditors were more worried about the finances of the Kingdom of Prussia than William I.


    The London government can take the initiative to force Prussia to sell the Rhineland region, and the British financial consortium has also made great efforts. The Paris government did not take any action to disrupt the transaction, and the French consortium was equally successful.


    Hundreds of millions of loans can be taken lightly. If it becomes a bad debt, Britain and France do not know how many financial institutions will be implicated in bankruptcy as a result.


    Belgian representative Klaus Jensen took the lead in raising the card with +500 on it, and everyone knew it was an increase of five million pounds.


    So many country representatives are watching. Want to play word games and drill words? The security deposit is managed by the three countries: Britain, France, Austria and Austria. If the wealth and wealth do not take the five million pounds as one thing, you can try it.


    The host Jeffrey Friedman sounded: "125 million pounds."


    Soon the representatives of the German Federal Empire were not willing to give up, but also wrote +500.


    Jeffrey Friedman: "130 million pounds."


    ...


    "140 million pounds"


    ...


    "142 million pounds"


    ...


    "143.5 million pounds"


    ...


    At the beginning, the fare increase was 5 million. After 140 million pounds, the two parties agreed to slow the fare increase. This is not a jealous game of brain damage, but it is related to the competition between the two countries'' national games. Each time the two sides must think twice before quoting.


    The pounds of this era are not the pounds of later generations, and the purchasing power is quite high. Although the economic development of Belgium and the German Federation is very good, after all, they are both small countries and their fiscal capacity is very limited.


    Jeffrey Friedman''s voice sounded again: "The German Federal Empire bids 152 million pounds, twice!"


    After a pause of about two minutes, the Belgian representative was still not shown. Jeffrey Friedman had no choice but to announce: "German Federal Empire 152 million pounds, three times ... Deal!"


    There is no way, this number has exceeded the limit that Belgium can afford. The French only promised a loan of 100 million pounds, and the bottom line of the Belgian government was 150 million pounds.


    To increase the price further is to harm others. In case the price goes up, the German Federal Empire abandons the bid, falls into their hands and finally cannot get the money, then the loss is severe.


    In terms of value, the Kingdom of Prussia was selling assets this time. The industries in the Rhineland region are all over 152 million pounds, not to mention the rich mineral resources.


    However, there is no choice in reality. Land transaction prices in this era are not high, and 152 million pounds have set a world record. If the pound does not depreciate, no one will break it in the next 100 years.


    Jeffrey Friedman''s somber face didn''t even bother to say ritual congratulations. This price is significantly lower than the overdue, and even buyers are not the Belgium they want.


    No powerful buyer did not make an auction. Jeffrey Friedman believes that if France and Austria participate, the final transaction price can definitely exceed 200 million, and 300 million is not without hope.


    Obviously, this is impossible. France and Austria are very clear on each other''s bottom line. Breaking this tacit understanding is not good for anyone.


    At the same time that the two countries signed a treaty, the German Federal Empire also signed a loan agreement with Britain and Austria respectively. The collateral is the mineral resources and factories in the Rhineland.


    Whether or not these things have owners is not important to Britain and Austria. Anyway, a treaty is enough.


    Whether the property rights determined by the Prussians will be recognized by the German federal empire after changing to another country depends entirely on the ruler''s conduct, at least some of them will be unlucky.


    If there is no change in the vested interests or those, what can the German Federal Empire gain from purchasing the Rhineland region, with only a trivial tax?


    Private property is sacred and inviolable. The government will not directly confiscate private property. However, it is still possible for these industries to be suppressed and their owners changed.


    The capital competition in this era is very bloody, and without sufficient network of contacts, it cannot be mixed at all.


    Otherwise, the capitalists in the Rhineland region will not fiercely oppose this land transaction, and there is never any psychological pressure on the capitalists in another country.


    If the Berlin government is paying attention, it will find that many powerful capitalists have found new partners, and the rest are looking for partners.


    Of course, the current Berlin government probably doesn''t have the peace of mind. If the 152 million pounds were exchanged for gold, it would be more than a thousand tons, which is more than three times the total gold reserve of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Obviously this is impossible. The price of 152 million pounds is just nominal. The Kingdom of Prussia owes a **** debt.


    The money had to settle the debts that had already matured before the rest could go to the Berlin government. It is limited to debts that are due, but not all.


    To pay off the entire debt, the money is not enough. Reality once again proved that the war was a swallow of gold. After the end of the Russian-Prussian War, the Berlin government has already repaid more than 38 million pounds of debt, and there are still more than 200 million pounds of foreign debt.


    It can be said that a Russian-Prussian war killed two Rhineland regions. After some negotiation, the huge sum of money obtained from this land auction was offset by 110 million pounds of debt, and only 42 million pounds fell into the hands of the Berlin government.


    After resettlement, the last thing that can be left is the income of the Berlin government. The financial crisis has been shaken out, but the funding for the next general-Russian war has not yet been secured.


    The only thing that can comfort the Prussians is that the tsarist government next door is also poor and poorer than them. Perhaps one of them raised enough funds for the war, that is, the time when the next general-Russian war broke out.


    Soon William I was not happy. The just-improved Prussian finances increased the mess in the Kingdom of Poland.


    If possible, William I did not mind declaring Poland bankrupt. Unfortunately, this can only be thought about. Britain and France can tolerate the annexation of Poland by the Kingdom of Prussia, why not let them assume Polish debts?


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 Chapter 578： Asking for trouble

    The Pude trade was completed and the Russian-Polish war came to an end. The armistice treaty was signed under the coordination of Britain, France and Austria.


    Just arranging an armistice and not asking the Russians to withdraw their troops, the international community did not give a clear statement on the territorial issues of Russia and Poland.


    The nails were buried, and the hatred between Russia and Poland deepened. Under the power of hatred, Popo Confluence went one step further.


    The goals of the Berlin government were achieved. Despite the loss of the Rhineland region, the annexation of the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Prussia has strategically reversed the situation.


    With the fists closed, the force of the punch can be greater. For the Berlin government, the biggest problem now is not the Polish debt crisis, but immigration.


    Soon after the reunification of Poland, there was no time to build credibility. Because of its geographical location, the new Polish kingdom was under military threat from the Russians, and it could collapse at any time, and it was not favored by investors at all.


    In this context, it is not easy for the Polish government to borrow foreign debt. Even if they support Britain and France, it is impossible to throw money into it.


    Therefore, most of the Polish government''s debt is internal, and the external part is mainly from the beginning of the reunification. In order to crack down on the political loans lent by Russian talents, European countries have about 20 million pounds, one-third of which owed to Prussia.


    Internal debt is difficult to understand. Affected by the financial crisis, the Polish government has repeatedly devalued its currency and relied on additional currency to weather the financial crisis.


    The aftermath is a mess in Poland''s domestic economy. Compared to the Tsarist government, the Polish business community has become the biggest victim.


    This terrible situation was a good thing for the Kingdom of Prussia, creating opportunities for their annexation of Poland.


    If it were not for the poor economy of Poland, the capitalists would not move closer to the Kingdom of Prussia. Without the support of the business community, William I could not be elected with a high vote.


    Now that the Kingdom of Poland is to be annexed, the Berlin government is ready to clean up the mess.


    In contrast, "resettlement" is the real trouble. Not everyone is willing to leave the country. For many ordinary people, being ruled by the German Federation is not unacceptable.


    Immigrant work was met with resistance from the local population, or resistance from local capitalists. If everyone is gone, who will kill them?


    Not only are the capitalists making trouble, the middle class is not buying it. Many people are annoyed by the Berlin government''s betrayal of the Rhineland region, thinking that this is abandoning them and subconsciously rejecting this immigration.


    The main reason behind these problems is resettlement. Capitalists can relocate factories, but there is no way to relocate mines. The Berlin government simply cannot find an industrial base to replace the Rhineland.


    The same is true of the middle class. Their network of contacts is completely abolished when they change places, and they need to start again. The income and social status of most people will be affected, and they will not even be able to maintain their current standard of living.


    On the contrary, the workers and peasants who are the most violent on the surface are the best to deal with, and their requirements are the lowest. As long as the government has money, it can be done.


    ...


    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz was looking at the report of the war in the Near East. It''s not the frontline defeat, but the opposite is that the frontline is playing too well.


    According to prior plans, the Russians were unable to open the Black Sea Strait and ended the war with the mediation of European countries.


    However, the plan did not change quickly, and the Ottoman Empire was more wasteful than Franz imagined. It was just half a year without holding it, and the land along the Black Sea Strait was lost.


    How to stop the truce has become the biggest problem for the Vienna government right now. You have to do a full set of acting, and deliberately letting the water out can not hide the eyes of politicians in various countries.


    According to the current situation, the Ottoman Empire is no longer viable. With the hatred between the Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman Empire, what Franz should do at this time is to beat down the water dog and take the opportunity to kill the old enemy.


    In fact, the Vienna government is doing the same. To delay time, Franz pushed out an imperial parliament with little sense of existence.


    In fact, this didn''t help much. Not only was Austria and the Ottoman Empire hostile, but other states of the Shen Luo Empire also had grudges with the Ottoman Empire.


    Now the empire is shouting to kill the Ottoman Empire, and the voices of the anti-war fighters can hardly be heard, which makes Franz very distressed.


    In the current situation, the imperial parliament has passed an increase of almost 100%. Franz also could not force his men to stand on the opposite side of the people and bear insults to become anti-war factions.


    In the case that Austria did not send troops to the Asia Minor Peninsula, the Ottoman Empire was slinged by the Russian army. If Austria also sent troops, Franz did not think how long the vitally injured Ottoman Empire could persist.


    Without this bad guy, who will we look for next time we look away? What about the next strategy?


    You know that although the Ottoman Empire was declining, its size was not small at all. Under the current circumstances, the Ottoman Empire divided between the Austrian and Russian empires is bound to be captive.


    European countries will not agree, and it will inevitably be a few more. For Austria, which wants to dominate the eastern Mediterranean, this is very bad.


    Franz asked: "How long does the Russian army need to rest before it can launch an attack again?"


    The war needs dead people. Don''t look at the Russian army on the battlefield, in fact, the losses are not small.


    In just half a year, the Tsarist government has replenished its troops four times, and now it is time to replenish it for the fifth time. The total number of casualties has reached 240,000, of which nearly a quarter have been killed.


    From the perspective of the Tsarist government, these casualties are worthwhile. While supplementing their strength, the Russians also constantly replaced front-line combat troops in the name of rest.


    According to the statistics of the Allied Command, 650,000 Russian soldiers have walked on the battlefield. The bullets that Guang Guang''s recruits killed in training all exceeded 1,500 tons.


    The Russians'' reason is reasonable. Frontline troops have suffered too many injuries and need to be transferred back to rest.


    The casualties were there, even if it was clear that the Tsarist government was taking the opportunity to train, Austria could not refuse.


    In just half a year, the Russian army consumed more than 65 million Aegis materials. If you change the Tsarist government, you absolutely cannot bear to play like this.


    This is only the cost of the Russian army. If the cost of the Austrian army is added, this number will increase by half.


    The bombing of airships and naval bombardment also has a low ammunition consumption. Fortunately, the Austrian army in the Middle East is only besieging Jerusalem. If it goes all the way, this military expenditure will be even higher.


    Consumption of weapons, ammunition and strategic materials is not much. The biggest single expense of war is actually the soldier''s casualty pension.


    Taking Austria as an example, the minimum pension for a soldier killed is 600 Aegis. Each year, the various preferential policies and welfare expenditures for the martyrs'' families are at least 10 Aegis, which is 300 Aegis in 30 years.


    This is only the most basic data in theory. The Austrian military pension must also consider the position, rank, length of service, and whether or not he has won military achievements. These are all money-added items.


    Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for the government to send whiteboard soldiers to the battlefield. This means that in actual war, more pensions need to be paid.


    On average, for every Austrian soldier killed, the Vienna government pays a 1200 Aegis pension. If 10,000 soldiers were killed, it would be 12 million Aegis.


    The cost of dying is high, and the cost of surviving the severely injured is actually even greater.


    In addition, the government must bear the follow-up medical expenses, and the government that has lost the labor force must also be responsible for solving the problem of livelihood.


    To ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops, these expenses cannot be saved. In this regard, Franz was willing to save money, and Austria''s follow-up care was the best.


    Fortunately, the Tsarist government did not need to pay so many pensions. Otherwise, Alexander II would definitely cry now, and the casualties would be more expensive than the battlefield.


    With the development of industrial technology, the cost of industrial supplies is getting lower and lower, and the cost of human life is getting higher and higher. Later generations attached importance to soldier casualties, in fact, were forced out by high pensions.


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "In accordance with previous practice, the Russian army will replace more than 10% of the casualties.


    The Tsarist government has more than 200,000 new recruits in the Ukraine. It can reach the front line within a week at the earliest, and no later than half a month.


    The time will soon come when we promise to provide combat materials. The Russians will definitely grab the time. I think that the Russian army will launch an attack again within a maximum of 20 days. "


    The Vienna government initially promised to provide 150,000 Russian troops with half a year''s worth of combat supplies. Later, the two sides made a benefit deal. This limit was raised to 200,000 Russian troops and the time was extended to the end of 1874.


    The Tsarist government just saved the Poles, and although they achieved brilliant results, their wallets were injured. In this context, Russians naturally want to save money as much as possible.


    Only by launching a war before the end of the deadline can more materials be obtained from the Vienna government to prepare for the subsequent war.


    The Russian army has been doing such things, such as falsely reporting war damage and hiding strategic supplies.


    Frontline Austrian officers have reported for a long time, but they still need the Russians to die, and Franz did not investigate deeply.


    Hiding strategic supplies is not as easy as it sounds, at least it cannot be caught by frontline Austrian officers. It is easy to hide a small amount of materials. If the amount is large, it will not be easy to hide, and the accounts will be uneven.


    Austria also sent military officers to follow, and overreporting war damage must also pass inspection. In case an issue is found, it is to be held accountable.


    The distribution of strategic supplies in Austria is based on the number of Russian troops. However, every day on the battlefield, people are dying. It will naturally consume less when people die.


    However, the quartermaster who distributed the materials could not get immediate data feedback, and the supplies received by the frontline Russian army did not decrease, which resulted in some additional supplies.


    Falsely reporting war damage and concealing supplies is mainly this part of supplies. When the water is clear, there is no fish. As long as the accounts are clean, Austria will not pursue it.


    In the end, how much of this material can fall into the hands of the Tsarist government, and how much is privately divided up by Russian officers, is not a concern of Franz.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz made the decision: "When the news is released, we are planning to send half a million troops to destroy the Ottoman Empire."


    European countries want to see a lot of bad luck in the Ottoman Empire, but you absolutely don''t want to see the Ottoman Empire demise.


    Without this big block, Austria would be able to devote all its energy to Central Europe, and the defense pressure of many countries would increase.


    At the London conference, Britain and France were already mediating the Near East War. But this is not enough. Diplomatic pressures imposed by European countries are not enough to let the Vienna government let go.


    Franz''s move to annihilate the Ottoman Empire is to add a fire, attract the attention of Britain and France, and let them invest more energy to interfere in the war.


    Make trouble for yourself, such a nonsense thing actually happened, think of Franz is funny.


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 Chapter 579： Ottoman who loves nature

    Most of the people who build homes like open terrain, except for those who particularly like nature, usually don''t plant too many trees around the house, especially not too many trees right in front of the gate.


    It is not only a matter of feng shui, but also scientific evidence. Too many trees will block the sun and easily breed snake ants and ants.


    There are exceptions to everything. Now outside Ankara many trees are planted around the manor, and even the roof is planted with grass.


    In this era of no pesticides, it is conceivable how many insects and ants will breed in this environment. Under normal circumstances, only nature enthusiasts can endure.


    In an age where most people work hard for three meals a day, there are obviously not so many natural hobbyists. Most of these estates are newly built, and some are still under construction.


    Most of the trees are native and a few are transplanted. Viewed from the sky, it is not much different from ordinary groves.


    This is all brought by war. Since Ankara was bombed, there have been more environmentally friendly, green manors outside the city.


    The Austrian airship swayed over Ankara every three to five, and dropped a few bombs into the city without a target, leaving its mark.


    Regardless of the specific results, let alone, those who are rich and powerful will not dare to live in the city anymore, and everyone has become a love of nature and a big forest.


    Among the many estates, one is exceptional. Surrounded by "three steps, one post, five steps, one whistle", the guards are like a palace.


    Yes, this is the temporary palace of Abdul Aziz I. In this small humble manor house, there are perfect civil fortifications, with multiple exits, which can be transferred at any time.


    It is said that even if a few hundred pounds of bombs are dropped from the sky, they cannot be shaken. Unfortunately, the Austrian airship seems to be only interested in the city. It has never bombed outside the city, and these fortifications have no chance for actual combat testing.


    At the beginning, Abdul-Aziz I was worried that the enemy would strike at any time, and hid in the basement for a week.


    I later found that I was thinking too much. The airship is not a panacea. Dark nights, high winds, heavy rain, heavy fog, and sandstorms are all the nemesis of airships. Austrian airships never travel in bad weather.


    With more bombings, the Ottoman government also summarized a set of response plans and established the world''s earliest and most primitive air defense early warning system.


    The speed of the airship is not fast, at least it is much slower than the telegram, which has created conditions for the Ottoman government''s warning.


    The airship takes off from the base and enters Ankara. It has to pass through many areas. When the airship is found in the cities along the way, it will report by telegram immediately.


    Of course, in the absence of air defense, this kind of early warning has little practical significance. In such a short period of time, it is too late to notify the public to evade, but it is still possible to notify the big people to hide in time.


    The Austrian airship bombed for half a year, causing tens of thousands of deaths and injuries. No senior Ottoman official was scratched, which is enough to prove the advanced nature of this early warning system.


    Abdul Aziz I''s condition is getting worse and worse. He originally thought that the Ottoman Empire would become stronger after the reform, but the cruel reality told him that the Ottoman Empire was a weak chicken.


    From a military perspective, the performance of the Ottoman army this time is quite satisfactory. No big mistakes were made, and there weren''t many brilliant performances.


    On the local battlefield, they were able to fight the Russian army with half a pound. The counter-offensive planned by the military almost succeeded, but unfortunately, it was defeated by the Russian army to win.


    There is no way to lose air control, and the Ottoman army is in a passive state. A well-planned strategy, as a result, the deployment of troops was exposed to the enemy''s eyelids.


    In addition to bombing and combating morale, airships can also detect enemy situations. The Austrians and the Russians did not cooperate closely, but the Russians would still be notified when the Ottoman forces were detected.


    Unfortunately, the Ottoman army did not respond in time and ignored the spies in the sky.


    Of course, even if you take precautions, it is actually difficult to play a role. Small-scale troop movements can deceive people, while tens of thousands of people march. How can there be no movement?


    Even if you are walking on a mountain road, watching the abnormal birds will also expose your tracks. You ca n¡¯t just pick out the bad weather that airships ca n¡¯t see, or march at night?


    In this case, it is possible to avoid airship investigation. The bad weather is not always there. The soldiers on the battlefield are expensive and fast. It is impossible to wait for the weather.


    The only thing that works is night marching. Unfortunately, more than 90 percent of the world ¡¯s army in this era did not have the ability to march at night. The Ottoman army was no exception.


    Based on the organizational structure of the Ottoman army, if it is taken for granted to march at night, it will be very touching when the number of people is finally counted. You don''t have to fight the enemy, you just toss yourself away.


    Minister of the Interior Abdullaziz Bouteflika: "Her Majesty, the British have just heard the news that Austria intends to increase its troops by half a million."


    The number of "500,000" is not simple. It must be known that the total military strength of Austria and Russia on the battlefield does not add up to 500,000.


    Austria and Russia had the upper hand on the battlefield originally, and there was no need for reinforcements. Austria is now sending another half a million more troops, obviously not to win the war, but to fight the nation.


    Now that Austria is ready to send more troops, is the Russian still far behind?


    Abdul Aziz I asked in a panic: "Is the news certain?"


    There is no doubt that the current Ottoman Empire can no longer afford this blow. Not only are the front lines defeated in a row, but the country is also unstable.


    A large number of war refugees flooded inland. In order to compete for survival space and local people had a fierce conflict, the Sudanese government chose to favor its own people in the competition, and the ethnic minorities naturally separated from them.


    At present, there are seven or eight rebels in Ottoman with a size of over 1,000. The largest Armenian rebels have a total strength of more than 20,000.


    The Ottoman Empire lost land on the Black Sea coast so quickly, which is directly related to the domestic rebellion.


    Abdullaziz Butflika bowed his head and replied: "We have confirmed from the French side that a week ago the Vienna government submitted a bill of 500,000 troops to the Imperial Parliament.


    The Empire Council of the New Holy Roman Empire was just an answer, never vetoing the government''s proposal. If nothing else, it should have passed now. "


    Get information from the British and ask the French for proof? This is not a joke. With the intelligence capabilities of the Ottoman government, it is simply impossible to get the news back in such a short time.


    Having confirmed the news, Abdul Aziz I fainted directly and gorgeously. It''s not that he can''t afford it, it''s really exciting news.


    After a trough of soldiers and horses, Abdul-Aziz I woke up already in the hospital bed and decided that naturally he didn''t need to do it.


    After the war broke out, the Ottoman Empire was blocked by the Austrian Navy, and Persian remained in the external passage.


    Ankara has received the news, and the Foreign Minister who is far away in London must have received the news earlier.


    A thousand miles away, the Sudanese government will definitely not be able to keep up with its decision. Abdul-Aziz I authorized the Minister of Foreign Affairs early and fully.


    The country can no longer count on it. The Ottoman Empire has a limited population. In the successive defeats, they have lost a lot of living power.


    Moreover, modern warfare is not just about someone. In a short time, where did the weapons and equipment emerge?


    The Ottoman Empire is not an industrial power. Of course, arsenals exist, but that capacity is quite touching.


    The war did not wait for people. At the current speed, before they had all the weapons and equipment, the enemies had hit Ankara, and the Sudanese government could only pin their hopes on international intervention.


    ...


    In the official residence of the Prime Minister of Downing Street, a well-educated Prime Minister of Galston could not help but shoot the table.


    The Austrians are too shameless. They have just begun mediation. The Vienna government is about to destroy the Ottoman Empire. Where does this put them?


    If the Ottoman Empire is destroyed, this time the London Peace Conference will be reduced to a joke, and the international prestige that the British government will painstakingly manage will also fall to the bottom.


    Marquis McLean, Foreign Minister, said: "According to the information we have received, the Ottoman Empire is almost over.


    Until the war, the Ottoman Empire lost at least 600,000 troops, and more than a quarter of the population became refugees as a result of the war.


    The most important thing is that their domestic economy has been dealt a devastating blow, and the contradictions accumulated in daily life have been stimulated.


    Even if the Austrians do not increase their troops, as long as the war continues, the Ottoman Empire will be brought down.


    The Habsburg dynasty and the Ottoman empire are their old enemies. These grievances can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Killing the Ottoman empire can be said to be the wish of every monarch of the Habsburg dynasty.


    In addition to hatred, there are plenty of benefits. Although it is not known how the Austrians and the Russians are going to divide up, it is certain that once the Ottoman Empire dies, the entire Eastern Mediterranean will fall into Austria''s hands.


    The problem is not only that the Vienna government wants to destroy the Ottoman Empire, we must also consider the position of the Tsarist government.


    When it comes to grudges, the hatred of the Russians and the Ottoman Empire is no less than that of the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire.


    The most recent one was the Russian-Prussian War. If it were not for the back of the Ottoman Empire, the tsarist government would at least not lose so badly.


    Alexander II had experienced it firsthand, and had a painful skin. The desire to destroy the Ottoman Empire was much stronger than Franz.


    From the current situation, the Vienna government and the Russians have reached an agreement. Not surprisingly, the Tsarist government will also send more troops. "


    Hatred and interests are all in place, deserving the Ottoman Empire. If the governments of Vienna and St. Petersburg show mercy to the Ottomans, then there will be problems.


    Prime Minister Gilston rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "Anyway, the Ottoman Empire must be preserved, otherwise we will be a joke.


    The current international situation is very bad. We must adopt flexible diplomatic means to keep the Ottoman Empire and not let the situation go out of control. "


    There is no way, now the French are powerless. The Paris government had serious internal fighting, and by the time they made a decision, the Ottoman Empire was history.


    Without the participation of the French, the London government would not be able to intervene even by force.


    The Royal Navy is powerful, but if they want to send their main fleet deep into the Mediterranean, the London government will also advise.


    This is not just a question of how many warships you have, but you also need to consider the ability to invest.


    Of course, if the Royal Navy is concentrated, there is no danger in or out of the Mediterranean. France and Austria combined in the Mediterranean warships may not be able to leave them, and naturally will not be risky.


    In practice, this is impossible. As colonial empire warships will inevitably be stationed, the British can mobilize a mobile force of at most half of the fleet.


    The hatred of Britain and France is not shallow, and the French navy is looking at it again. Just to be delivered to the door, who can guarantee that France and Austria will not join forces and pull them off the maritime supremacy?


    You need to know that the Mediterranean Sea is different from the Atlantic Ocean. Once blocked, it cannot go out. In other places, even if the naval battle is lost, you can run.


    As long as naval battles are not surrounded or the performance gap between warships is very different, they are rarely wiped out. The vast sea is not so chasing.


    The Mediterranean is an exception. There are only a few British ports in the Mediterranean, so it is not very safe.


    If he turned his face, the French would break their retreat when the Royal Navy entered the Eastern Mediterranean.


    As soon as the Suez Canal was closed and the island of Malta was taken down, the Royal Navy was trapped inside. It''s not a matter of not being able to rush, but what to do with logistics supplies?


    Warships in this era are not as powerful as the later generations. From the Eastern Mediterranean to running back to the British mainland, the straight-line distance is several thousand kilometers, and the actual route distance is farther.


    Most warships carry insufficient coal, and must be replenished in order to return smoothly.


    Along the way, there were interceptions by the French and Austrian navies. They could only run at full horsepower, and the sailing direction also depended on the wind direction. Not to mention that many warships have given up sailing power and do not have this option.


    Neither the Austrian nor the Austrian navy had to fight against them, they just had to attack the supply ship. Either cut off the coal supply, or consume ammunition, you can achieve the goal.


    What''s more, the performance of the steam engine in this era can not be fully driven. Generally, the horsepower must be overhauled the last time it is run.


    There is no port parking and maintenance along the way. It can be said that as long as it does not run out the first time, it will not run out. A navy that has lost its logistics does not have the capability to sustain operations at all.


    There are no radio stations these days, and drifting off the coast for ten days and a half months is a common occurrence. As long as France and Austria block the news, it may be over here, and the London government will not receive the news.


    Of course, luck is important. If you are lucky, for example, when you encounter foggy weather, you have escaped the interception fleet, and you have enough supply ships, and you have not hit the reef, you may still run out.


    As for smashing enemy interceptions and forcing out of the siege, just think about it. It may not be difficult to win. The question is how much supply ship is left after winning?


    Has he been injured, has the enemy''s main fleet been pursued? If the main battle is to be fought, half of the Royal Navy will definitely not win.


    Without enough confidence, the British will definitely not gamble on character, and the Ottoman Empire is not worth their risk. If you succeed, you may not achieve your goal. If you fail, you will lose money.


    Now that it has entered the age of ironclad ships, it is not as easy to add as sailboats. Once the Royal Navy loses once, the position of maritime supremacy will be shaken, and the British cannot afford to lose.


    This is how the world''s boss pulls hatred. Once the flaws are revealed, even the pattern of wolves and tigers.


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 Chapter 580： Moral abduction

    After hundreds of years of hard work by everyone, the folk image of the Ottoman Empire in Europe is equivalent to the devil, the hatred value is far ahead of the latecomers, and it has not wavered for hundreds of years.


    After the outbreak of the Near East War, the Vienna government propagated another wave of ancestral feats for them, which directly led to the better reputation of the Ottoman Empire in the people. There were also people going to the door of the Ottoman embassy to carry out activities.


    Without blackout, the history of the Ottoman Empire itself was dark enough. Finding a little information can attract a large wave of hatred.


    Supported by public opinion, Minister Hummer was righteous at the London conference. Governments condemned the Russian invasion of Poland, but no one condemned Austria''s invasion of the Ottoman Empire.


    This is the importance of publicity. In the European continent of this era, the Black Ottoman Empire itself was politically correct, and a little guidance was enough.


    In the original Russian-Turkish war, the Tsarist government was sprayed with blood. In addition to the tsarist government''s failure to do a good job of propaganda, there is also their own image, which is not much better than the Ottoman Empire.


    Of course, regaining Jerusalem is also a political plus. Immediately after the outbreak of the Near East War, the Austrian army immediately launched a sacred land resumption war, which blocked many people''s mouths.


    Franz originally had the title of King of Jerusalem, which was recognized by European society. It is now completely legal to take home territory without any moral pressure, not even an invasion.


    However, it is still the interests that determine the political direction. Austria has sufficient reasons for war. It is no problem to slap the Ottoman Empire.


    But to destroy the Ottoman Empire is not the same. European society is very afraid of annihilating the country. Especially for many small European countries, this kind of extermination made them feel insecure.


    If no one takes the lead, even if these countries are dissatisfied, they can only choose to hold back.


    The Near East War was an attack on the Ottomans by the Austrian and Russian crowds, who did not have the capital to participate. Now that the British are willing to come forward, everyone is naturally happy to join.


    As soon as the mediation meeting began, Hummer noticed this change. Although the words of the representatives of various countries were very implicit, he clearly felt the meaning of leaning towards the Ottoman Empire.


    The general meaning is to persuade: for world peace, it is still necessary to negotiate to resolve the contradictions and end the Near East War as soon as possible ...


    It doesn''t matter for one person, a group says it''s different. If your heart is not strong enough, it will be easily biased.


    Hummel waved his hand: "You, the responsibility of the war is not with us. This involves historical issues. I believe everyone knows what is going on. I don''t need to spread it here.


    Now we are just driving away the invaders and reclaiming our homeland, shouldn''t we? "


    This is a bad debt, and history is simply unclear. Hundreds of years have passed, and no verification can be made.


    Moreover, over the years, everyone has added a lot of information to black Ottomans.


    Normally nothing, but if this topic continues, the Austrians will definitely use these art-processed materials as a reason to attack Ottoman.


    What is more troublesome is that these materials, many of which have been endorsed by their ancestors, have been widely recognized by European society. For political correctness, they cannot jump out and overthrow.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was embarrassed, Marquis McLean, British Foreign Secretary, took over the topic: "His Excellency, history has passed.


    What should have happened and what shouldn''t have happened. It doesn''t make sense to pursue it any more. Now we should focus on the future.


    This Near East War has caused 800,000 deaths, more than 3 million people have been made homeless, dozens of cities have been ruined, and economic losses are countless.


    No matter what the Ottoman Empire did, the punishment was enough. If it continues, it will only ruin more families.


    The child has no father, the wife has no husband, and the old man has no son. These human tragedies are staged every day.


    Maybe you don''t know that the Ottoman Empire is now hungry, and tens of thousands of people fall every day, and even some places have eaten food.


    In the face of God, for these innocent people, end this war as soon as possible! "


    When he said this, the Marquis, who was completely involved in the play, seemed not a British foreign minister, but a loving priest.


    Everyone at the scene understood that the British were playing with moral abduction. Thinking about it is also in line with John Bull''s style. The current international situation cannot be interfered by force at all, and the British want to keep the Ottoman Empire. Naturally, they can only find another way.


    Hummel was so sick that anyone could talk about "pity", but the British were not qualified to talk about it.


    As the world''s number one colonial empire, it has ruled four or five billion people, and every year it is the number of people who die from exploitation.


    Unhappy and unhappy, Hummel still controlled his emotions: "Sir Minister, you should say this to the Ottomans.


    A large number of people are homeless, hungry and hungry, which is caused by the inability of the Sudanese government. You think they are pathetic, so do you look at these photos again?


    Recorded above is an Armenian village that was slaughtered by these poor people, and soldiers of the Sudanese government also participated.


    And these photos, which record that they killed the priest and destroyed the church ... "


    These photos were obtained by intelligence organizations at a high price. Don''t look at the outbreak of the Near East War. There are still many British and French who stay in the Ottoman Empire.


    No matter how chaotic it is, they will not affect these high-level "big men." With the strictest protection of the Sudanese government, they are safe as long as they are not killed by bombs in the sky.


    This is a special product of the times. Even the small **** on the streets of London are not a big man in the Ottoman Empire.


    Under the reward, there must be brave men. Intelligence organizations are willing to spend money, and naturally someone can provide photos. Anyway, they were a privileged class in the Ottoman Empire, and they were afraid to touch them when they were caught by the Sudanese government.


    If a professional is present, you will find that many photos are not just taken, but old photos that have been stored for several years.


    But it''s not important. The photos prove that these atrocities have actually happened. That''s enough.


    Marc Macleans had a headache, and he could already imagine what kind of sensation these photos would appear in a newspaper in London tomorrow.


    "My Excellency, the above things in the photo, I think the Ottoman Empire will give you an explanation, these perpetrators will be punished by God.


    The cause of these tragedies was actually the destruction of social order caused by the war, and the government lost control of the country.


    I propose that after the war is over, everyone will form a joint delegation to station in the Ottoman Empire, specifically to arrest the mob on it. "


    In order to keep the Ottoman Empire, the Marquis of Macleans also worked. This embarrassed the Ottoman Foreign Minister Albiacs not far away, and decided without asking my opinion?


    After seeing the contents of the photo, all of Albiac''s dissatisfaction disappeared. These things are not normal in the normal period, and now on the table, it is completely different.


    Immediately stated: "Please rest assured that the thugs above will be held accountable. The Ottoman Empire is a country of religious freedom. There is absolutely no religious persecution, and we will not let these thugs go free."


    After a pause, Albiac brought back the biased topic: "I feel very ashamed of this tragedy.


    Because of the war, the government devoted all its energy to the battlefield and neglected local management, which led to a tragedy.


    In order to make up for the regret and prevent similar things from happening again, I hope to end this war as soon as possible. For world peace, the Ottoman Empire is willing to contribute. "


    Albiaci had scolded him in his heart, and he couldn''t imagine that he was stupid, so stupid as to be so hopeless.


    This year''s camera is a big man, and the movement of the shooting is not small, it is difficult to think about it. This means that when taking pictures, these parties did not stop at all.


    The ignorant are fearless. The camera is still a new thing. More than 80% of Ottomans have never seen this thing, let alone know the role of the camera. This is the reason for all this.


    After brain supplementation, Albiac still decided to go back and advise the Sudan to strengthen the control of the camera. There are so many things that the Ottoman Empire can''t see, it is careless.


    ...


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 Chapter 581： Attacking Frenchman

    Years hurried, and in the blink of an eye again winter.


    Based on Franz''s many years of experience, it can be judged that it is a warm winter. It is usually snowy at this time of the Glockner. Don''t say snow this year.


    Warm winter + drought has almost announced that agricultural production will be reduced in the coming year. Austria is a large industrial country and a large agricultural country. Agriculture occupies an important position in the national economy.


    The Vienna government has always attached great importance to agricultural production. After years of efforts, the domestic agricultural infrastructure has been perfected and a complete disaster response system has been established.


    As long as it is not a large-scale disaster that affects the whole country, Franz will not care. It now caught his attention, mostly in Vienna.


    Minister of Agriculture Halls: "Your Majesty, the current situation is not too bad. According to the data monitored by various places, the scope of the disaster has not been very large.


    It is mainly concentrated around Vienna and Bohemia. These areas have relatively developed industry and commerce, and the public has a strong ability to resist risks. The reduction in winter wheat production will not have much impact. "


    This is the benefit brought by the industrial era. In economically developed areas, farmers entering cities to work in the slack season have become a common phenomenon in society.


    Increasing the source of income also naturally increases the ability to resist risks. If it is still in an agricultural society, the government must be more vigilant.


    Franz just asked casually that the reduction of grain production in a certain range is not needed in Austria''s tolerance range.


    Yield reduction is not an absolute crop. The loss of one hundred and eighty pounds per mu is not enough to bankrupt farmers. Unless the disaster situation is continuous, government relief is needed, otherwise, the people themselves can survive the disaster situation.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, news has just arrived from Paris that the French are preparing to send troops to **** Isabella II''s son to return home, and the Spanish throne battle is about to end.


    Judging from the information collected, Britain and France should have reached an agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that it may be related to the Near East War. The London government gave in on the issue of the Spanish throne in exchange for French support for them in the Near East. "


    Without surprise to Franz, the British must pull the French if they want to keep the Ottoman Empire.


    Although the Paris government kept fighting, they also did not want to see Austria pull the nail behind it. The British gave in on the Spanish throne, and the French chose not to support them.


    Austria wants a stable rear, why not the French? Spain is different from the Ottoman Empire, and the French could not even pull this nail.


    It is not a win that cannot be beaten. The key is that there is no way to use force. European countries may accept the Ottoman empire, but they will never let Spain be annexed.


    Now that I can''t fight, I''ll win it. Now Spain is also a mess, with a lot of internal problems. Supporting a pro-French and weak government is entirely in France''s interest.


    The Queen Isabella II of Spain has a long-lasting reputation, and even her son Alfonso XII has suffered a reputational damage. If she wants to sit on the throne, she cannot do without the support of the French.


    A weak pro-French government, the French will not have to worry about the threat from Spain for a long time to come.


    Franz: "That being the case, then we are ready to end. Power generation for Hummel, once the British and French fully intervene, they negotiate with the Ottoman Empire. The bottom line is to take down our actual control area, plus Jerusalem.


    On the Russian side, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also appeased. How much they can gain depends on the diplomatic capabilities of the Tsarist government. "


    Franz knew that this could be the last joint military operation of the Russian-Australian alliance. According to the current international situation, the alliance between Austria and the Russians has already done more harm than good.


    Although Alexander II was a talented man, he suppressed all forces in the country and completed the preliminary social reforms, but his diplomatic appearance was uncomfortable.


    On the one hand, the historical burden of the Russian Empire is too heavy, holding the shelf of the European continent and not adjusting the mentality in a timely manner; on the other hand, it is too valued on the territory and has a bad relationship with all neighbors.


    This is not to say that it is wrong to value territories. The problem is that many territories of the Russian Empire were seized, similar to colonies.


    No matter how important you are when you are strong. When it is declining, it is time to pay attention to methods and methods, and it is necessary to make concessions.


    Regrettably, the Tsarist government did not do that. The Russians defeated in the last Russian-Prussian war was actually defeated by diplomacy.


    If the Tsarist government gathers its ambitions, it will not go wrong at least in Central Asia and the Far East. Had it not been for the expansion of the Tsarist government before the war, which would have provoked others, Prussia would not have been able to draw allies.


    It stands to reason that after being severely beaten by the society, the tsarist government should wake up and take the initiative to repair the relations between neighboring countries. What''s the matter, wait until Prussia is defeated and then deal with it slowly.


    It is regrettable that the Tsarist government has not changed its mind, taking its neighbors'' homeland as the enemy''s invasion, thinking that their own victims.


    Needless to say, there will definitely be no friends in this way. Franz was very skeptical of the next Russian-Prussian War, and the Russians were also besieged.


    Because of the relations between the Russian and Austrian alliances, Austria''s relations with these countries are not good. Of course, Austria''s strength is strong enough, even if the relationship is not good, the treatment of the powers is still there, and it does not affect trade with various countries.


    The Prime Minister Felix reminded: "Your Majesty, it is better to inform the Tsar government first, to give them a buffer time."


    The Russian-Olympic League is not over yet, and the matter of pit teammates cannot be done too clearly. The Near East War can make the current situation, mainly because Austria is providing strategic materials.


    If Austria withdraws from the war, the Tsarist government cannot afford the cost. The cost of the same strategic materials varies from country to country.


    Relatively speaking, the cost of strategic materials is lower for an industrial power with its own production capacity, while the cost for agricultural countries that need to import is much higher.


    Taking weapons and ammunition as an example, the Russians need to pay a third of the cost of Austria. This is the usual cost. If it is in the war, it may be half as high.


    There are many factors involved, such as: production costs, transportation costs, procurement costs, and the integrity of the bureaucracy.


    If the Vienna government now posed the Russians, perhaps the Ottoman Empire would not have to pay anything, and the Tsarist government could only withdraw its troops.


    The main enemy of the Russians was the Kingdom of Prussia, and it was impossible for the tsarist government to defeat the Ottoman Empire.


    Now that the war has progressed, the Tsarist government''s strategic goal of weakening the Ottoman Empire has been completed. Even if the Ottoman Empire was reborn, it could not threaten the Russian Empire within two decades.


    As a reminder to the Russians, without paying a price, Franz naturally follows the good.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russians and passed on the news that Britain and France were closer. Presumably the Tsarist government would understand."


    It ¡¯s impossible to understand or understand. Without the money and supplies from Austria, the tsarist government would not have the financial resources to continue the war.


    ...


    At the Prime Minister''s Office of Downing Street, Prime Minister Gulston is very upset now, saying coldly, "Raul, summon cabinet members to come to the meeting."


    Franz believes that the British made concessions on the Spanish throne in order to keep the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the London government did not make a decision so quickly.


    Austria is a threat. France will also threaten. No matter which company is allowed to grow, it will also threaten the interests of Britain.


    Unless there is no way, the London government would not compromise with the French.


    In the original time and space, the British fell to the Allies, or the German Empire expanded the navy and made them feel threatened. Until then, they have been swaying.


    Now Austria does not have a big expansion of the navy. The size of the navy has always been under the French, and it ranks third in the world in terms of gross tonnage.


    From the British standpoint, both France and Austria are huge threats. Both of these threats have common weaknesses. We must develop land rights at the same time. On the European continent, the two countries have restrained each other. The pressure of the London government is not great.


    ...


    The prime minister questioned: "Honest Marquis, aren''t you telling me that the French are busy fighting and are not interested in participating in international affairs?


    Now that''s what happened, we stopped Austria for them, and the French sent troops directly to interfere in the Spanish throne battle.


    I dare not imagine how sensational this news would be if it spread. "


    The Marquis of Macleans also wanted to cry without tears. He did not expect that the French in the internal fight would suddenly come to this move.


    I have to say that the French candidate has a good time. Conflicts between the UK and Austria due to the Ottoman issue, the two countries did not work hard to interfere in the Spanish throne dispute.


    "His Prime Minister, this is our misjudgment, which underestimates the French ambitions. This is the end of the matter, and now we must find a way to deal with it, otherwise we will create the biggest joke of this century.


    In the current situation, we can only choose one. Either join forces with the French to keep the Ottoman Empire, or join forces with Austria to force the French to give up interference in the Spanish throne.


    My personal suggestion is to keep the Ottoman Empire first, and the issue of Spain is coming to Japan. There is no permanent ally in politics. Today the Spanish government can pro-French and tomorrow they can pro-British.


    If the Ottoman Empire dies, it will be difficult to resurrect it. Without the containment of the Ottoman Empire, Austria could expand to Central Europe by that time, and the European balance would likely be broken. "


    Another reason Marquis Maclean did not say was that interference in the Near East War had begun. If he quits now, it means tampering with the intervention and he will be attacked by the opposition parties.


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 Chapter 582： Stunned numbers

    There is no doubt that the London government finally chose to compromise with the French, which is determined by interests.


    The timing of the French candidate is too good. If the London government does not compromise, the Paris government may turn around and trade with Austria.


    Although the French are also worried that Austria will grow bigger after the annexation of the Ottoman Empire and the possibility of dealing with the Vienna government is very small, the London government still dare not bet.


    In case it really happens, it also means that France and Austria have reached a strategic understanding, which is a disaster for the British.


    While compromising, the London government has also raised vigilance against the French. The Paris government in the fight can still put them together. If the fight is over, is it enough?


    ...


    At the London peace conference, Facing the joint pressure from Britain and France, Minister Hummer was also a bit tired to cope.


    "For world peace, we can end this war, but the Ottoman Empire must return and occupy our land and be responsible for the war."


    Austria conceded, and many were relieved. If the hard top goes down, things will be difficult. Armed interference is easier said than done.


    Let European countries shake their flags and cry. If they want to fight for the Ottoman Empire, then forget it! Sometimes Spitfire can kill people, and politicians must think twice about their reputations.


    The gloomy Minister Humel also secretly relieved that the play was finally over. In order not to expose the flaws, he has to tighten his nerves every day, which is a difficult day.


    Before the Ottoman delegates spoke, the Marquis Macleans decided for them: "Thank your Excellency for your efforts for world peace, and history will remember it all.


    The war is cruel, and the boys fall every moment. For their safety, I propose to sign a truce first and let the war stop first. The remaining issues will be discussed later. "


    From the standpoint of the British, it is enough to keep the Ottoman Empire. As for the issue of returning territories and being held accountable for war, they are all minor issues.


    It is European practice for the defeated to bear responsibility for the war. Although the requirements for the return of territories are a bit nonsense, it is not impossible to discuss. Who has let the Ottoman Empire lose?


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, weakness is the original sin. Rather than tangling these issues, it is better for the Ottoman Empire to end the war earlier.


    Minister Hummer nodded: "No problem, but we only signed the truce for half a month. If no agreement is reached within half a month, the war will continue."


    Throughout, he did not ask the Russian representative for his opinion. It is not the dictatorship of Hummer, nor is it the deterioration of relations between the two countries. Mainly, there was an agreement between the two countries before the outbreak of the war, and Austria was responsible for solving diplomatic issues.


    The Russians want to participate, that is, after the signing of the armistice treaty, it involves the distribution of benefits. Before that, the two countries'' diplomacy on the Near East must be consistent.


    Marc Macleans fights: "Half a month is too short. This war involves too many problems. It is better to suspend the war for half a year!"


    Minister Hummer shook his head, giving the half-month deadline to exert pressure to force the Ottoman Empire to make further concessions.


    "My Excellency, don''t forget that there are costs to war, and you have to pay huge amounts of money every day.


    According to the current strength of the coalition''s 336,000 troops, even if no offensive is launched, we will have to spend 586,000 Aegis daily.


    This cost needs to be borne by the Ottoman Empire. If the Ottoman government feels it can be delayed, we can also talk slowly. "


    There is no doubt that the number of troops is roughly correct, and the cost was utterly stated by Minister Hummer. If you do n¡¯t attack, you will spend 58.6 million Aegis every day, the quartermaster would have been investigated.


    Although Austria is not poor, there are no local tyrants here. Without attacking, the main cost is the cost of living and the army of the soldiers.


    The Vienna government promised to provide supplies to the Russian army, but did not say they would send them troops. The Austrian army in the Middle East is not everyone''s army. The cannon fodder army''s army is just a trophy.


    Only tens of thousands of regular troops are actually taken by the army, including compulsory soldiers who only need to pay a small amount of combat allowance, which is only two or three million Aegis converted into the sky.


    It is easier to calculate the cost of living. More than 300,000 troops consume up to 200 tons of food per day. With some vegetables and meat products, 500 tons of supplies are enough. Even if the freight is added, it is not expensive.


    Others can watch the excitement, but Ottoman Foreign Minister Albiacs can''t. If this number is calculated, it will be enough for the Ottoman Empire to lose his pants.


    "His Excellency, this figure is too exaggerated. Even if all soldiers eat steak every day, they can''t spend so much money."


    Immediately after speaking, Albiaci realized that it was not good and was taken aback. It is the most fearful of negotiators to hold their noses in negotiations, which will fall into a passive state.


    Humeier smiled slightly, and Hukou said in a small mouth: "Isn''t this worried about the soldiers being dissatisfied with the soil, all the supplies, including drinking water, are shipped from the soldiers'' hometown, so the cost is naturally a little bit higher."


    The crowd rolled their eyes and the supplies were transported from the soldier''s hometown. Not to mention soldiers, even military officers are not treated like this.


    Moreover, with the traffic of this era, even if someone really did, the vegetables and fruits were rotten halfway.


    British Foreign Secretary Marquis frowned, drawing back to the topic: "Her Excellency, your navy has blocked the Eastern Mediterranean. Now that everyone''s trade with the Ottoman Empire has stagnated, can you resume business during the truce?


    The situation in Ottoman is very bad, especially the food issue is imminent, and human tragedies are being performed every day. "


    "Unblocking the blockade" is at the core of the problem. As for the issue of military expenditure, it will be better to wait until after the truce. No matter how much the Austrians charge, the Ottoman Empire has no money anyway.


    Even if a sky-high compensation treaty is signed, a sentence without money is enough.


    The British were not prepared to pay for the Ottoman Empire, and the Austrians wanted to get compensation from the poor Sudanese government, which was financially impoverished, and that was dreaming.


    In contrast, lifting the blockade is much more important. Ottoman refugees are all over the place. Who knows that the Sudanese government will be able to persist for a few days if no supplies enter?


    Hummel shook his head: "No, the coastline is blocked mainly for the safety of everyone. Now we have put a lot of mines around the Ottoman Empire port, and there is no way to ensure the safety of ships.


    If the Ottoman Empire lacks food or other supplies, we can communicate with us, and we can sell a batch of agricultural products to them for emergency. "


    Is n¡¯t lifting the blockade a chance to revive the Ottoman Empire? The maritime tactics of the Sudanese government have not been carried forward. The biggest problem is insufficient weapons and equipment.


    In the style of the British, opening an arms warehouse to sell a batch of old antiques to the Ottoman Empire, increasing the difficulty of negotiations, will almost certainly happen.


    It was a joke that Minister Humel promised to sell supplies at a low price. Buying supplies from the enemies at war is nothing short of overwhelming.


    Besides, the Sudanese government is short of arms now. Will the Vienna government sell it?


    Well, this question is really in doubt. If the price is high enough, the Vienna government may sell it. Who made the Russians fight hard in the Asia Minor Peninsula?


    The Marquis of Macleans did not dwell deeply on the issue of lifting the blockade. Although he can be sure that the Austrians did not throw mines everywhere, as long as the merchant ships passed, they would definitely be mine.


    This has been tried by unbelieving capitalists. Except for a few lucky ones to avoid a catastrophe and make a fortune, the rest went into the sea to feed the fish.


    No one knows whether or not a mine is encountered. Anyway, it was the ship that destroyed the people, and it was not important how it was destroyed.


    After some bargaining, the truce period was extended to one month. At the same time, Minister Hummer also promised to sell 10,000 tons of grain at a low price to the Ottoman relief, so as to avoid a humanitarian crisis.


    This is really a low price, which is 10% lower than international food prices. Of course, the price of food can be reduced, and the price of freight cannot be saved.


    During the war, everyone risked their lives to transport food. How could freight be saved? Without tens of times the normal level, it is not in line with business rules.


    ...


    Hummel: "Our requirements are not high. The goal of this war is to regain Jerusalem.


    As long as your country returns the Kingdom of Jerusalem and compensates us for the losses caused to us for so many years, this war can be ended.


    Calculated from 1517, and up to now it is 357 years. Based on the calculation of 1 million Aegis per year, the total is 357 million Aegis.


    In these 357 years, at least more than 3 million people have died in the hands of your country. The pension is calculated at 600 Aegis per person, which amounts to 180 million Aegis.


    Before your country occupied Jerusalem, it was a fertile ground, and now it has become a large desert, which has caused irreparable losses to the geographical environment and needs ... "


    When Hummer said the conditions, everyone was dumbfounded. Calculating compensation in this way can not afford to sell the Ottoman Empire.


    Unsurprisingly, the last number that appeared was a staggering 3.062 billion Aegis. Perhaps realizing that it was a bit excessive, Hummel took the initiative and touched the odds, only asking for 3 billion Aegis compensation.


    Everyone knows that this is not for compensation, nor can the Ottoman Empire pay for it. The main purpose is to cut land. Everyone was stunned by the amazing operation of Minister Hummer.


    The Ottoman Foreign Minister Albiacs immediately countered: "Herald, the account cannot be counted like this. Jerusalem was not taken from your country, and there is no so-called liability between us."


    The crown of Jerusalem fell into the Habsburg dynasty for less than three hundred years, and the Habsburg family never ruled Jerusalem. Not to mention Austria, there is no so-called sovereign relationship between the two sides.


    ...


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 Chapter 583： Cant solve the problem, just ...

    Despite the disparity in terms of conditions between the two sides, negotiations between the parties have been smooth.


    It is impossible to lose money. Even if the Sudanese government is willing to lose money, they will not be able to get it. This war has already broken their wallets.


    The Ottoman Empire is actually financially bankrupt. Not only has the international debt been suspended, but even the salaries of domestic public officials have not been paid.


    Austria did not launch this war to blackmail war compensation. Although an astronomical figure was called, it was just a bargain.


    It is common practice in continental Europe to cede land without money. In fact, there is nothing to talk about in this regard. It is impossible to spit it out after it has been eaten.


    Austria''s requirements are not high. In addition to the 100,000 square kilometers of land in the occupied area, it has also increased Jerusalem and the Arabian Peninsula.


    The Ottoman Empire had long lost actual control of the Arabian Peninsula, and Austria wanted only the legitimacy of nominally ruling the Arabian Peninsula.


    The real headache for the Sudanese government is Jerusalem. This is not a strategic or economic issue. The declining Ottoman Empire is no longer qualified to discuss Middle East strategy, mainly due to religious trouble.


    On this issue, European countries did not support them. Politicians are also people, and they have the same passions. It is important to curb Austria, and it is not worth it to get in.


    No one can afford to betray the Holy Land. The Ottoman Empire is supported on this issue, and the spit stars of the people can spray them to death.


    Under normal circumstances, this controversial negotiation will last a long time. Unfortunately, the contradictions within the Ottoman Empire continue to intensify, and war refugees are swallowing up the country.


    Austria can afford it, and the Sudanese government can''t hold it. If the war is not ended soon and the refugees are sent back to resume production, the spring ploughing will be finished next year.


    As an agricultural country, the family of the Ottoman Empire is not thick, and this war has exhausted the family. Once spring ploughing cannot proceed smoothly, they will be unable to withstand the famine that will break out next year.


    In contrast, negotiations between the Ottoman Empire and the Russians have reached an impasse. The Tsarist government wanted to recover both the Caucasus lost in the last war and the Black Sea Strait, and it also demanded compensation.


    From the standpoint of the Russians, their requirements are in line with actual needs. Alexander II needed to give a big victory to offset the bad effects of the defeat of the last war.


    The war has been won, and the Caucasus that was lost the last time must be taken back. For the Russian Empire, the strategic location of the Black Sea Strait was very important, and the Tsarist government could not let it go.


    The Tsarist government was so drowsy that it wanted to ask for war compensation to make up for its finances. Too many demands, the Ottoman Empire naturally cannot accept.


    Austria and the Russians are still allies. The war was launched jointly. The Russian-Turkish negotiations have not ended, and the armistice treaty cannot be signed.


    Franz was also shocked by the lion''s opening of the Tsarist government. He finally understood why everyone''s evaluation of the Russians was indispensable for "greed".


    This is not ordinary greed. If the Russians sent troops alone to fight the current results, the conditions of the Tsarist government could barely be justified, but the problem is that they did not have such a strong strength.


    As long as Austria stops distributing logistical supplies, the frontline Russian army will soon collapse, and the Tsarist government now has no money to expedite divisions.


    Franz did not consider Alexander II to be a fool. It was obvious that the Tsarist government clearly knew that it would be intriguing to continue to insist on such excessive conditions.


    "What do the Russians say, will they continue this war?"


    Now is the best time to destroy the Ottoman Empire. With the hatred between the Russians and the Ottoman Empire, it is not surprising that the Tsarist government wanted to take the opportunity to kill them.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Tsarist government seems to be swaying. They are worried about international pressure and they don''t want to let the Ottoman Empire just leave.


    In the current situation, every day that the war drags on will cause heavy losses to the Ottomans. Despite the armistice treaty, frontline Russian forces have not stopped sabotage.


    Expel the surrounding people, tinker with farmland, roads, water conservancy projects, destroy urban infrastructure, and blow up *** temples ... "


    These are the practices of the Russian-Turkish war, and once it is determined that they cannot be occupied, they will be sabotage. Franz''s choice to partner with the Russians, in addition to reducing the cost of war, requires the Russians to pull hatred.


    The international image also needs to be set off. After the atrocities of the Russians, even the Austrian army is occasionally out of order.


    Franz asked in confusion: "You mean that the Russians want to take the opportunity to weaken the power of the Ottoman Empire, but is this necessary?"


    The war has now ended, and the Ottoman Empire is virtually dead. Hundreds of thousands of young people have fallen on the battlefield, and millions of refugees have been born. All coastal areas have been rendered white, and civil war has erupted in China.


    According to Franz''s experience, the number of casualties caused by this war may exceed two million. Just over a quarter of them actually died on the battlefield, and most of them died on the way to flee.


    The biggest black hand is hunger, followed by illness and refugees who flee together. In the face of life and death, human nature cannot stand the test.


    The Ottoman empire was badly injured, and civil war will continue. Now, because of the external war, it affects the life and death of the Ottoman Empire, forcing reformers and conservatives to join forces temporarily.


    Once the war is over, the situation will change. After this wave of stimulus, I do n¡¯t know how many revolutionary parties have emerged. Whether the Sudanese government can survive this calamity is a question.


    Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, no matter how weak the Ottoman Empire is, it has such a large body, and no one knows whether they will be reborn.


    In normal times, the Russians will not jeopardize their threats, but at the point where the Prussian-Russian war may break out at any time, the Tsarist government must be careful. "


    People can grow up, eat a pile of wisdom, and after a lesson, the Russians have learned a lesson.


    Multi-line combat, this is no way out. Over the years, hatred has increased, and it will not be resolved for a while. It doesn''t matter when the Russian Empire is strong, it is very terrible when it declines.


    A hundred-year-old enemy like the Ottoman Empire did not need to consider dissolving hatred at all, and it was best to kill it directly.


    In recent years, nationalism has flourished in the Near East, and the Tsarist government has also contributed. Once the government of Sudan, which relies on religion, collapses, the multi-ethnic state will explode.


    After the split, Ottoman was destined to fall into national and religious hatred and completely lose his power to threaten the Russians.


    After thinking about it, Franz made a decision: "Then let Britain and France put pressure on the Russians, and we will symbolically support them."


    Want to drag Austria into the water, not to mention the door, not even the window. Franz also has to keep the Ottoman Empire to attract the attention of European countries. It would be better if Britain and France could give the Sudanese government blood transfusion.


    History has long proven that the decaying last dynasty was never terrible, but the emerging countries may have a stronger combat effectiveness.


    Of course, this is a very small number. Most of the new-born regimes are limited by internal contradictions and lack of local governance experience, making the country a mess.


    A country with serious ethnic and religious contradictions, such as the Ottoman Empire, once prolonged, it is a protracted civil war.


    In the original time and space, it was the son of the celestial celestial celestial celestial body that opened, and then there was Turkey in the future.


    Don''t worry about it now, it is unknown whether the famous Turkish national father has a chance to be born.


    You must know that the butterfly effect is horrible. This Near East War changed the fate of many people. Perhaps the parents of the sons of the heavens had met in advance ***.


    Facing the torrent of history, personal strength is small. Franz did not think that the Ottoman Empire could be revived, and the war had actually brought an end to this old empire.


    ...


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Her Majesty, the Kingdom of Jerusalem has been taken back, and now we have to consider governance.


    The local people do not support us because of religious beliefs. I propose to reach an extradition agreement with the Ottoman Empire and send back the Ottomans. "


    There is a precedent for repatriation. In the previous expansion, the Vienna government sent all Ottomans back, which avoided ethnic and religious contradictions.


    Franz nodded, adding: "It is not enough to repatriate the Ottomans back to Jerusalem. The Jerusalem area is about to become a desert. We have to solve the problem of land desertification.


    The 20 years of fallowing of local land proposed by experts before have been very constructive. Jerusalem is a religious shrine. The development of industry and agriculture is not needed in the area, and the development of tourism economy is sufficient. "


    People are poor in this era, and the tourism economy has not yet developed. Whenever there are exceptions, the people are rich no matter how poor they are. For example, after Vienna became a city that never sleeps, it attracts many people.


    Not to mention Jerusalem''s special status in religion, it is not afraid that no one will go. Not to mention being able to get rich, but maintaining local government operations is still possible.


    Fallow land is inevitable. Austria itself is an agricultural exporter. There is no shortage of food production.


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 Chapter 584： Now-future

    With Franz''s life order, the frontline Austrian army took action, and whether or not the Ottomans agreed, the repatriation began.


    The Ottomans have no human rights these years, so they don''t need so much explanation, they can just force the eviction. No one thinks there is anything wrong, including the reporters of the army who did not see it.


    As for whether it will be written after going back, no one knows. Anyway, for the sales of newspapers, there will be all kinds of news, and the discipline of journalists will be stronger than later generations.


    As long as it is ensured that most of the mainstream media will not speak for the Ottomans, this is enough. Street tabloids have always started with a pen, a piece of paper, and the content depends on the editor.


    It is not difficult to prepare and guide public opinion in advance, as long as you have the money; if you want to control public opinion, don''t dream.


    In recent years, there has been no scolding of the major powers. The higher the frequency of the front page of the news, the more powerful a country can be reflected on the side. No one in the small country is willing to report it.


    After the protests were fruitless, the Sudanese government chose to accept the reality silently. Don''t look at the European countries now supporting them, everyone is still enemies when opening history books.


    It is a strategic need to keep the Ottoman Empire, and does not mean that everyone treats them as friends. Even France, which had a traditional friendship with the Ottoman Empire, was not in a position to help them.


    In the official residence of the Downing Street Prime Minister, Gulston frowned and asked, "Are the greedy Russians still insisting?"


    The London government also hated the tsarist government''s delay in signing the armistice treaty. Everyone is very busy and doesn''t have time to revolve around a problem.


    Foreign Minister McLean: "The tsarist government has not let go of the imagination of the Ottoman Empire. They should be worried that the next Russian-Prussian War will break out and the Ottoman Empire will strike them again.


    However, the Vienna government has compromised, and the Russians alone are unable to defeat the Ottoman Empire.


    The Tsarist government was poor, and their insistence lasted for a few days at most, causing some trouble for the Ottoman Empire. Austria just promised to provide military supplies during the year, and the Russians will compromise at the end of the year.


    On the contrary, the Austrians'' approach in the Middle East deserves our vigilance. The Vienna government, under the banner of protecting the Holy Land, announced that it had fallowed the land for 20 years, and then expelled the Ottomans.


    The same thing happened to Austrians more than a decade ago. Repatriating the Ottomans and then emigrating from within the country could soon establish rule.


    Although it costs a little more, the cost of later **** is low, and the effect is very good at present. If nothing else happens, it won''t be long before the Austrians will gain a foothold in the Middle East.


    Now we can''t reach the East Mediterranean coast. We can only watch the Austrians continue to expand. The occupation of Jerusalem is only the beginning. In the near future, the Austrians will gradually eat away at the Ottoman Empire.


    If Austria''s ambitions were realized, it would recreate the territory of half the Roman Empire. We must be alert enough, or else this behemoth will appear, which is a big trouble. "


    The Prime Minister was sorrowful, the international situation was getting more and more out of their control, he had just been put together by the French, and Austria was restless.


    This time the Europeans put pressure on the Austrians to retreat, so what to do next time?


    The European countries cannot always stand together. Once the positions of the countries have diverged, I am afraid that Austria will not be suppressed.


    "Do you mean to support the Ottoman Empire so that they have a certain strength to protect themselves and dispel Austria''s ambitions?"


    Foreign Minister Macleans nodded: "Yes, judging from the current situation, if the Ottoman Empire does not increase its power, it will sooner or later be divided up by Austrians and Russians.


    Thanks to the joint exclusion of France and Austria, our influence in the Mediterranean has been worse than it has been over the years, and now it is time to change.


    As long as the Ottoman Empire is in our hands, we have more room to maneuver. However, this needs to be joined with the French, and it is difficult for us to support the Ottomans alone. "


    The Ottoman Empire has been rotten. The limited reform of the Sudanese government has only demolished the East Wall and repaired the Western Wall.


    The Ottoman Empire is a multi-ethnic country. Once it falls, it will be torn apart. It is impossible to rebuild.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Laluoyed: "There is no problem in supporting the Ottoman Empire. The key is how to ensure that our investment will pay off.


    This is a high-risk investment, even if it involves the French to share the risks. Once the Ottoman Empire is finished, our investment will be lost.


    Now that the Ottoman government''s finances have gone bankrupt, it is not a small sum to pay them back. "


    Is the British Empire rich? Of course: yes! In this era, they are still the most magnificent governments in the world, and even France and Austria cannot match.


    But money can''t be used to flee the water. The Ottoman Empire is a mess. Laruck Royd is not optimistic that the Sudanese government can be reborn.


    Macleans waved his hand: "We have no better choice. There is only one Ottoman in the Near East that has the potential to become a great power. We can never let us support the Greeks and check Austria?


    Supporting the Greeks is a joke. A country with a population of less than one million, no matter how much Britain invests, it is impossible to turn them into a powerful country.


    Prime Minister Gilston: "It is possible to support the Ottoman Empire, but we must grasp this degree. Once we find that nothing can be done, we must stop the loss in a timely manner.


    But what should the French do? Now that the Spanish government is pro-French, the French''s western front is stable. When they have completed their internal struggles, I am afraid they will fight for continental hegemony again.


    In the style of the Vienna government, they may not be in confrontation with the French, and a new round of large mergers is likely to erupt. "


    This is the worst result, and Britain''s transcendental status can hardly be guaranteed if large countries are allowed to annex small ones.


    Macleans shook his head: "Her Prime Minister, you are more concerned. Neither France nor Austria will expand in the short term.


    As nationalism rises, so does the risk of expansion. The French is an example. It annexed the Italian region and has not digested it for so many years.


    Austria shook the slogan of a unified German region, but was very conservative when it came to action. If it hadn''t been for their infiltration into the German Federation, I would have thought they had given up.


    Even without giving up, the Vienna government''s enthusiasm for unifying the German region is not high.


    Although the political system of the new Holy Roman Empire is more strict than the previous Holy Roman Empire, the rights of the state are still not small.


    The German region has become accustomed to state politics, and if it breaks this model forcibly, it will be easy to get into trouble.


    The Austrians have realized this, and the New Holy Roman Empire has taken away at least some of its core rights and even tampered with the voting rules of the Imperial Parliament.


    With its size advantage, Austria steadily suppressed several states. But if the remaining German states enter the Imperial Parliament, the situation will change.


    With at least one vote for each state, Austria''s votes in the Imperial Parliament cannot be an absolute majority. Then there will be a situation like the German Federal Empire, a group of small states together in Parliament to restrict the rights of the central government.


    If you change the rules of the game, it will affect the imperial power. For an emperor, the position under the buttocks is far more important than occupying a little more territory. "


    These judgments are correct, and indeed, in the current international situation. After a few years, the gap between countries'' power has widened, and the situation is different.


    In addition, the fact that the number of German states has been declining in the past century is a real problem.


    The monarchs of certain states were extinct, the crown fell into the hands of relatives, and the merger of states was achieved through marriage. The Habsburgs are the main representatives in this respect, and this is how the Austrian Empire came.


    In addition to one vote for each state, the New Holy Roman Parliament has a rule of one vote for every three million people, which is actually a method of Franz''s advance embedding.


    Austria''s population is growing very fast, and after the localization of the colonies, it also came under the direct jurisdiction of the central government. Even if it joined a bunch of states, it was not difficult to get more than half of the votes.


    However, diplomacy must focus on the future, and more on the present. If you don''t deal with the current issues well, what future do you talk about?


    ...


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 Chapter 585： Near East Treaty

    The matter did not surprise the British. The time was delayed until the end of 1874. Seeing that Austria did not intend to continue the war, it may be because they were worried that no one would take care of the meal later, or they were in a hurry to go home for Christmas, and the Tsarist government decided decisively. compromise.


    On December 18, 1874, Austria, Russia and Ottoman signed the "Near East Treaty" in London.


    Treaty content:


    1. The Ottoman Empire acknowledged the failure of the war and is responsible for the war;


    2. Return the Kingdom of Jerusalem and transfer the sovereignty of the Arabian Peninsula to Austria as compensation; (Note: Excluding the two river basin areas, but including Kuwait areas)


    3. The Caucasus region was ceded to the Russian Empire and the Russians were compensated 2 million rubles for war expenses;


    4. The opening of the Black Sea Strait is a free strait, and the three countries must not block the strait at any time and under any circumstances;


    5. The Austrian navy will lift the coastal blockade of the Ottoman Empire from now on;


    6. From the date of signing the treaty, the two sides exchange prisoners within one month and withdraw from each other''s territory within three months;


    ...


    The treaty reached the Vienna Palace and Franz ratified it decisively. The Ottoman Empire itself was a poor ghost, and it was enough to cut the land. It was a waste of time to ask for war compensation.


    The Russians worked hard for so long, and finally got a compensation of 2 million rubles. For individuals, this is a huge sum, but it is trivial to the country.


    What''s most relishing in this war isn''t the airship''s debut, nor the coalition''s invincible strength, but the sky-high price of transfer fees in the Arabian Peninsula.


    Although the treaty did not specify a specific discount amount, the 3 billion Aegis compensation proposed by Austria was reported by the newspaper.


    This headline news is most popular among people who eat melon. From 3 billion sky-high compensation to the sovereignty of the Arabian Peninsula, the value gap between them is more than ten times.


    After dinner, just talk, and normal people would not think that the Arabian Peninsula is worth so much money, and no one thinks that Austria can claim so much money.


    Ask the price, pay the money on the ground. Originally it was a normal means in the negotiation, and the final result and the initial requirements were also quite different.


    Franz couldn''t help but be grateful that he did not ask for the amount of compensation in the treaty. Otherwise, this topic can be argued into the next century.


    As the winner of the Near East War, Austria''s biggest gain was not territorial expansion or economic interests, but the strengthening of religious influence.


    The merit of regaining Jerusalem is enough to keep Franz''s name in the history of religion, and even to lengthen his title, such as: "Holy Land Restorer", "Saint", "Guardian of the Christ World" ...


    The Holy See is very generous this time, and the title of honor is not wholesale. It is not only the emperor. The officers and men who participated in the war of recapture in Jerusalem have not fallen. They have collectively awarded the honorary title of "Holy Land Recoverer".


    If not for the reaction of the Vienna government, it is estimated that the Holy See would also wholesale Paladins. Pius IX had already come to Jerusalem with a group of archbishops, waiting for Franz to be crowned. They also worked to restore the Holy See.


    They were forced out. In recent years, the Holy See has been severely suppressed by the French. Even the headquarters of the Vatican has to be controlled.


    Don''t say privilege, now the Pope must obey the French religious management law. When Napoleon III killed the chicken and tamarins, he also sent the cardinals who violated the law to prison, and did not save the Holy See at all.


    Now it''s necessary to run to Jerusalem to establish a parish. At least Franz offered them more favorable conditions, and he could take the lead within one-third of the acre of the Holy See.


    The situation in the Middle East is complicated, and none of them can thunder in front. The parish of Jerusalem is reopening, and there will be gangsters in the future.


    At the Palace of Vienna, the Prime Minister Felix reported: "This battle in Jerusalem was dominated by siege. There was no major war in the city and the buildings were not damaged.


    The Royal Palace has begun repairs and can be completed up to two months without affecting the coronation in April next year.


    However, in recent times, there have been many religious conflicts in the region. Although we have repatriated the Ottomans back to China, there are still some people who are leaking the net to damage.


    The government is preparing to carry out law enforcement and crackdown activities, implement real-name registration in the local area, and strictly investigate saboteurs who are illegally stranded in the local area.


    ... "


    The recapture of Jerusalem does not mean that the matter is over. The king of Franz is still near the door. Jurisprudentially, after the coronation of Jerusalem, it is considered the true legal monarch of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.


    Franz asked: "How do the people of the Holy See behave, and who are they supported?"


    After thinking about it, Prime Minister Felix said: "The performance is quite satisfactory. It seems to be frightened by Napoleon III, and basically operates within the scope we agreed in advance.


    Judging from the current situation, several cardinals have performed similarly, and whoever supports them is the same. Then came the restoration of Jerusalem, the time to test their ability. "


    The restoration of Jerusalem is not only about repairing damaged buildings, but also rebuilding ancient buildings destroyed by the Ottoman Empire.


    The Holy See has the most say in this regard, and they have well-documented records. Restoring the Holy Land is not a matter of one country, and Franz is not ready to be the head of this grievance.


    The Holy See is the most suitable for this purpose in Europe, so the task of raising funds and rebuilding the city also falls to the Holy See.


    After the reconstruction of the Holy Land, the parish of Jerusalem also needed a weighty religious leader who was responsible for the cultivation of the local faith. It is not possible without the ability.


    Franz nodded: "The reconstruction of Jerusalem is completely delegated to the Holy See. If they do well, even the management can be handed over to them.


    We are responsible for tax collection and law and order, there is no shortage of a small city in Austria. The government''s focus is still on land fallow. The land in the Middle East is severely desertified. If it is not treated, it will soon be completely reduced to a desert.


    If it doesn''t matter if the Holy Land becomes a desert in the hands of the Ottoman Empire, if the Holy Land becomes a desert in our hands, then we are sinners.


    The government must organize manpower as soon as possible to turn the local cultivated land into mountain forests and grasslands, and plant wind- and sand-fixing plants on the desertified land. Funds are mainly collected from believers, or they directly encourage pilgrims to do it themselves. "


    Franz has little interest in Jerusalem. Even if this ancient city develops, it is just a tourist city, but he doesn''t care about the oil resources in the Middle East.


    The protection of sacred sites is only nominal. In fact, it still lays the foundation for future exploitation of petroleum resources. Now the natural environment in the Middle East is not as bad as future generations. With a little protection, there will be no special situation where water is more expensive than oil.


    Anyway, there is no need to pay much. After the local population is relocated, the land is completely fallow, and the problem of desertification is mostly solved.


    It is still possible to call on pilgrims to participate in meaningful activities such as planting afforestation and increase the oasis by one hundred and eighty square kilometers each year.


    Everyone naturally does not know what Franz is paying attention to, but this does not affect everyone''s execution. Now that Jerusalem is in Austria''s hands, even for the sake of face, the Vienna government cannot turn the place into a desert.


    Colonial Minister Stephen proposed: "His Majesty, there is also a serious problem of land desertification in the Arabian Peninsula, and the Ministry of Colonization recommends the relocation of local people and the same fallow land."


    Franz nodded with satisfaction, this learning ability is fast. The desertification of the Arabian Peninsula is more serious and the management is more difficult, but this is not the point. The key is that the nomadic tribes on the Peninsula are not easy to rule.


    Now Austria wants to control the Arabian Peninsula mainly because of its strategic position and does not expect to plunder wealth from the Peninsula.


    The nomadic tribes on the peninsula are clanging poorly. The main economic pillar is raising camels. Even if they send people to collect taxes, they may not be able to support tax officials.


    If left unattended, these tribes would threaten Austria''s rule again as long as they are secretly supported. In this context, moving local tribes away is undoubtedly the best way to reduce the cost of domination.


    Franz replied: "The Arabian Peninsula has long been overexploited. To protect the natural environment, it will indeed take decades of fallow.


    However, the Arabian Peninsula is not small. There are still many small countries on the peninsula. It is not easy to achieve this. Has the Colonial Ministry made plans? "


    The size of the Arabian Peninsula is not small. Even with its vast population and sparse population, it has at least two or three million people. It is not comparable in the Jerusalem area, and it is not easy to migrate the local people to leave.


    (Note: Excludes the densely populated areas of the Euphrates and Tigris river basins, this part is not included in the treaty)


    Colonial Minister Stephen explained: "His Majesty, the Arabian Peninsula is arid and lacking water, and the population distribution is concentrated along the source of water. We only need to control the source of water.


    The colonial ministry plans to leave some young labor to the African continent to mine and build railways, and all the rest will be sent back to the Ottoman Empire. "


    Water shortage is the biggest shortcoming of the Arabian Peninsula. Once the water source is lost, nomadic tribes can no longer swim.


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 Chapter 586： The Gold Standard Reform

    In this world, there will always be people who are proud and frustrated.


    The biggest losers of the London Peace Conference are undoubtedly the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Poland. The former has lost its land, exhausted its people ¡¯s livelihood, and is half dead. The latter has even achieved autonomy.


    Leaving aside details, from the overall strategic point of view, the five countries of Britain, France, Austria and Russia are all winners, each achieving its strategic purpose.


    The performance of the Russians was particularly outstanding, taking advantage from both sides, as if the imperishable Russian empire had returned.


    But Alexander II, who is considered the biggest winner, is indeed unhappy now. Regaining the lost ground this time has greatly boosted the morale of the army, which was originally a good thing.


    It is a pity that the Tsarist government cannot afford to use it. It is a word that makes it "poor". After the battle is over, the reward for merit is always indispensable, and the pension must be given a little bit. Who will die if he doesn''t pull it out?


    The destructive power of the war is huge. The lost land recovered by the tsarist government now also needs to invest funds to restore people''s livelihood. There is no return in the short term.


    All these require money, seemingly inconspicuous, but in fact it is not enough without hundreds of millions of rubles.


    Loans Alexander II had long been hopeless. International financial institutions were scared by them. Whoever lent money to them would be a fool.


    The Hermitage, St. Petersburg


    Alexander II asked uncertainly: "Can the gold standard reform really help us through the financial crisis?"


    At present, only the British and Austrian countries have completed the reform of the gold standard among the powers. Everyone knows that the gold standard is conducive to the stability of the currency value and increase the international competitiveness of the currency, but everyone is still watching.


    I do n¡¯t want to follow suit. The problem is what to do with insufficient gold reserves? Britain and Austria have monopolized more than 75% of the world''s gold, making other countries desperate.


    The Russian Empire is good, because Russians have low demand for foreign industrial and commercial products because of low market purchasing power. After the foreign exchange created by the export of agricultural products smoothed out the expenses, it was still in a state of overrun.


    However, this good day only lasted before the Russian-Prussian War. Because of the war, the tsarist government''s finances deteriorated and it owed a large amount of foreign debts. In order to repay debts, a large amount of gold and silver began to flow out.


    The outflow of gold and silver led to domestic deflation and further deterioration of government finances. In order to avoid aggravating the crisis, the Tsarist government was forced to declare bankruptcy.


    After a few years of rest, the Russian Empire took a breath. Through diplomatic means, most of the debt was wiped out, and an agreement was reached with the British to use food to offset the repayment, and the Russian Empire''s economy gradually normalized.


    However, the financial problem is still the biggest problem for the Tsarist government. In order to change the financial difficulties, the Tsarist government issued paper rubles in 1871 with the help of Austria.


    This is just a test of the water. The number of the first wholesale bank is only 50 million rubles. The gold and silver compound standard system is implemented. The tsarist government reserve is sufficient and it is quickly digested by the market.


    With the deterioration of Russia-Austria relations, the financial circles of the Tsarist government tend to cooperate with the British, and the situation has changed drastically.


    Without Austria''s endorsement, the second batch of paper roubles was issued too much, which was cold in the capital market. In order to keep the ratio, the tsarist government had to stop printing.


    Britain and Russia have agreed that the ruble will join the pound-gold system, and the tsarist government will then have to reform the gold standard.


    The Russian Empire is also the world''s major producer of gold and silver. The domestic economy is not large, and the import and export trade is generally in a balanced state. In theory, the tsarist government has no problems in reforming the gold standard.


    This is only theoretical. With the credibility of the Tsarist government, this situation has changed. International capital is not recognized at all. Unless it is linked to international currencies, the tsarist government alone cannot complete the gold standard reform.


    This also involves the issue of currency settlement. No matter it is linked to the British pound or Aegis, people are very welcome. The conditions are very simple and they can only use other people''s currency for settlement.


    No matter who it is, the Russian Empire will need to be sheared. Alexander II did not care about shearing sheep. He was more concerned about how much benefit the currency reform could bring, and whether he could get out of the financial crisis.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval: "His Majesty, theoretically after the currency reform is completed, we can obtain a coin tax of 52 to 55 million rubles per year.


    This money is constantly increasing as the economy grows. It will be of great help to improve our financial situation. "


    (Note: 1 new ruble = 0.774 grams of gold)


    More than 50 million gold rubles, this number is no small, more than one-tenth of the tsarist government''s fiscal revenue.


    To keep the coinage tax growing, in addition to economic growth, it is necessary to ensure that there is enough gold.


    Kristanval is not worried about the reserve problem, and the Russian empire''s annual gold production is still enough to reserve. Otherwise, he would not dare to reform the gold standard.


    We must know that after the currency reform, the newly issued gold ruble will be linked to the British pound. The exchange rate will fluctuate and there will not be enough reserves to stabilize the value of the currency.


    After hesitating for a moment, Alexander II made the decision: "Let''s get started! But when working with the British, you must be vigilant and not be pitted by them."


    This step means that Russia and Austria have begun to split financially, and it also marks the end of the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    There is no way, it is the fault of interests. The Tsarist government suspected that Austria''s bid was too low, and Franz felt that the Russians were too greedy to invest too much to recover the costs.


    The French were crying in horror in time and space. The Tsarist government fell and all the huge debts owed to it were blown away. The French consortium was severely damaged.


    With lessons to come, Franz naturally chose to be cautious. The risk of investing in the Russians in Austria is greater than that in the French. In the style of the Russians, no one can guarantee that the debt is as high as possible. Will the Russians provoke war between the two countries in order to rely on their accounts.


    Of course, it is also an important factor that Austrian financial circles do not have British financial tyrants. After all, Austria itself also has a huge demand for funds, and is unable to fill the pits for the Russians.


    If the tsarist government cannot come out of the financial crisis as soon as possible, once the currency reform is completed and the ruble is tied to the British pound, it is also unknown if the British will not borrow money.


    The debt between Russia and Austria is already a dangerous number. Franz dare not take hundreds of millions of SHIELD to accompany the Russians to take risks. Once they have lost their money, they will be hit hard by the economy in Austria.


    ...


    It is not only the Russians who want to reform the gold standard, but also the French more urgently.


    In recent years, the output of silver has been increasing, and the ratio of gold to silver exchanges has also been constantly changing. This is a big problem for multi-standard currencies.


    Affected by the exchange ratio of gold and silver, the value of the franc also changes frequently, which can make people cry for businessmen engaged in international trade.


    The unstable value of the franc is undoubtedly weakening the overseas competitiveness of French goods. With the vigorous development of international trade, this change has become increasingly serious.


    Before 1854, France''s total export trade was more than 1.5 times that of Austria. By 1870, the total export trade of the two countries had been almost the same, and now it has been directly attacked by Austria.


    Of course, there are natural resource advantages. For example, the development of the Austrian agricultural product finishing industry has increased the added value of products and boosted export growth. And the benefits of being the first to start the second industrial revolution.


    The instability of the value of the franc is also an important factor. In order to avoid the risk of uncertainty caused by changes in the value of the currency, under the same conditions, many capitalists would prefer the products of the British Olympics.


    In the past five years, the average annual growth rate of export trade between Britain and Austria has been no less than 3%, while France has only a poor 0.8%. This number is still declining.


    Are French industrial and commercial products of poor quality? the answer is negative. Except for individual industries, there is no epoch gap in industrial technology in the three countries.


    Now the market competition has not reached a stage of intensification, everyone has maintained relatively high profits, or they will not grow together.


    However, it is an indisputable fact that France is gradually falling behind, and the market share of French goods in the international market is getting smaller and smaller.


    Of course, compared with the original time and space, France''s situation is still much better, the domestic economy has not been hit hard.


    In order to increase the competitiveness of export commodities, the reform of the franc''s currency value has gradually been put on the agenda, and it was Napoleon IV who led the reform of the franc''s gold standard.


    This can also be regarded as the political legacy left to him by Napoleon III. As long as the reform of the franc and gold standard is completed and the international competitiveness of French goods is increased, it can be supported by capitalists.


    As early as 1870, the French government began to prepare for the reform of the gold standard, constantly buying gold from the international market. No way, who keeps France from producing enough gold?


    God did not care for France this time. In addition to the lack of coal on the French colonies, gold production was also very low.


    If you do n¡¯t have your own home, buy it. Compared to the tragic Tsarist government, the French government can be said to be wealthy.


    After several years of preparation, the French made up a total of 800 tons of gold, and Napoleon IV did not think it was enough.


    For most countries, this number is already a lot, but it is far worse than that of Britain and Austria.


    Moreover, with the current economic volume of the Greater French Empire, it is really not much to take 800 tons of gold as a reserve. The bottom line of Napoleon IV''s mind was one thousand tons. If the reserve was low, some people would speculate on the exchange rate of the franc.


    Palace of Versailles, Paris


    Napoleon IV asked incredulously: "What, the market cannot receive gold?"


    This news is definitely a big news, at least the price of gold will soar sharply.


    Minister of Finance Alan explained bitterly: "His Majesty, there have been many countries in the gold standard reform in recent years, and everyone has snapped up gold in the market.


    At present, the main gold producing areas in the world are in the hands of Britain and Austria. They intentionally control the outflow of gold, and the amount of gold in circulation on the market is seriously insufficient.


    In recent years, due to insufficient gold circulation, the price of gold has continued to rise, and the gold-silver exchange ratio has risen from 1: 18.6 last year to the current 1: 23.5.


    Even at this price, it is difficult for us to buy enough gold. At present, there are only two or three hundred tons of gold flowing out of the international market each year, which is not enough for everyone to share. "


    There is no way. Many countries have recently carried out the gold standard reform.


    In 1873, the Nordic Federation began the reform of the gold standard, followed by the German Federal Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia also announced the reform of the gold standard, and now another Russian empire has been added.


    Regardless of the Russian Empire, the domestic gold circulation can basically meet the needs of currency reform, and the remaining few countries are not the main producers of gold.


    The output of gold can be insufficient, but the reserve of the currency to be issued must be sufficient, and it can only be bought on the international market.


    At the critical moment of the reform of the gold standard in European countries, it happened that the capitals of the British and Austrian countries jointly pushed up gold and made huge profits from it.


    It should not be said to be just right, this is the inevitable result. Capital is profit-seeking, and the bamboo poles delivered to the door are not knocked out.


    In this context, not only the French lack gold, but other countries that are reforming the gold standard are also facing the problem of insufficient gold.


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 Chapter 587： Pilgrimage

    In the gold standard era, it is absolutely impossible to have insufficient reserves. Don''t look at Britain, France, Austria and the three countries as allies. Once there is a problem with the reform of the French currency, the first to rob the country is Britain and Austria.


    This is not to say that other countries have become friendly with France, mainly because their strength is insufficient to make France difficult. In this artillery range is the world of axioms, a big fist still has many benefits.


    Napoleon IV asked in confusion: "The price of gold has always been at a high level, and will it also affect Britain and Austria?"


    Both the pound and Aegis are gold standards. The price of gold has risen, and the price of the pound and Aegis has also increased. The increase in the value of the currency will also affect the export trade between Britain and Austria.


    Finance Minister Allen reluctantly replied: "Your Majesty, the main international settlement currency is the pound sterling and Aegis, and the impact of the rise in the value of the currency on them has been minimized.


    On the contrary, we are even more disadvantaged. Influenced by changes in the currency value, more and more capitalists choose to hold the British pound and the Aegis, and the market share of the franc continues to decline. "


    This is the power of currency hegemony. Although Aegis and Sterling are competitors, their interests are the same in terms of maintaining the gold standard.


    In addition to market share, Britain and Austria also occupy the vast majority of shares in the international import and export trade markets, and countries have to hold a lot of pounds and aegis.


    The currency hegemony of the United States in the later generations is almost the same, knowing that holding a large amount of US dollars will be sheared, but there is no way, you must hold it if you want to do international trade.


    Unlike other countries, France can make concessions on the currency issue and seek the support of Britain and Austria to complete the gold standard reform. France can only carry it to the end.


    This is not just a question of face, it also involves international status and a large number of interests. Once the Paris government is subdued, it is no longer the three major nations that dominate the world, but the British and Olympics have two points.


    There is no doubt that the Paris government must not compromise on this issue, or the French people outside will be guilty of national thieves.


    After lingering a few steps, Napoleon IV said fiercely: "Since you can''t buy enough gold from the international market, then try to find a way from the gold-silver complex country.


    Selling silver for gold, aren''t they trying to drive up the price of gold? Then we also followed the speculation. Now the gold-silver exchange ratio in the market is only 1: 23.5, so fry me to 1:30, or even 1:40.


    The price of gold has skyrocketed against silver, and the value of the British pound and Aegis has also skyrocketed, exceeding the market''s limit, and they are not afraid that they will not sell gold to calm the currency value. "


    This is a lose-lose play. The sudden rise in the currency value will definitely affect export trade. Britain and Austria are uncomfortable, and France, a dual system, is also upset.


    Except for a few financial capitalists who can make a profit, it can be said that there will be no winners. All countries involved in international trade are victims of currency instability.


    I have to say that Napoleon IV was fierce enough to prevent me from joining the game, then I turned the table over and no one wanted to play happily.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen hurriedly discouraged: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely necessary. We have not completed the currency reform. The first thing that has hit the surge in gold-silver exchange ratio is the franc.


    If they do not compromise and allow market shocks, the franc''s credit system will be completed first, and countries that have not completed the gold standard reform will suffer heavy losses as a result.


    For Britain and Austria, it is acceptable to use short-term economic losses in exchange for the establishment of a gold standard system. "


    Now is not the era of free trade. As the world ¡¯s two largest colonial empires, Britain and Austria ¡¯s largest trading partners are their own colonies.


    Regardless of the impact of the increase in the value of the currency, as long as the internal circulation system is not in disorder, Britain and Austria will be able to withstand it.


    Moreover, there are also many countries that have completed the gold standard reform. Everyone''s currency value changes synchronously. After offsetting each other''s influence, it will not affect trade.


    On the contrary, countries with the gold-silver complex standard system are even worse. The sharp changes in the exchange rate have directly made many import and export companies unprofitable, and they may even lose money and make money.


    Foreign Minister Montero echoed: "Allen is right, if we follow the speculation of gold prices, we will hit the enemy''s trick.


    The amount of gold reserves is insufficient, we can also find ways from other countries. There are also many countries that have not completed the gold standard reform, and we can cash out enough gold from them. "


    Napoleon IV nodded thoughtfully and agreed. A dead friend does not die, as long as he can solve the problem, he doesn''t mind which method to use.


    When the gold standards of European countries were reformed in time and space, due to the lack of sufficient reserves, they were finally resolved by external plunder.


    Now history is back on track. The French empire, which has been silent for many years, is about to expose their fangs again.


    ...


    The French golden gap is not very large, and the problem can be solved by plundering, but not in other European countries.


    Not every country has that strength, which can be solved by colonial plunder, and more countries have to choose to compromise with Britain and Austria in exchange for the support of the two countries in currency reform.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the good situation in front of him, Franz felt a little untrue. Isn''t it a joke that the British are willing to share currency hegemony with Austria?


    Franz John, who did not move, even caused Franz a headache. He believed that the British must be plotting something, but it had not been found.


    Victimization of paranoia, maybe there is! It''s always right to be vigilant, and it''s better to be busy than to be unprepared.


    ...


    Winter comes to spring, and the earth exudes vitality. Every year at this time, Franz will go out with his family.


    This year is no exception, but this time the destination is a bit special. An old and legendary city in Jerusalem is the end point of this event.


    Because the destination is too special, there are more participants than usual. For example: the elderly Grand Duke Carl, the Empress Dowager Sophie, and the abdicated uncle Ferdinand I.


    This puts Franz under great pressure. These old guys are not young, and a little accident happened on the road, and he will go back to the house to do the funeral.


    Persuasion is impossible. People are true devotees. As my uncle Ferdinand I said: My biggest wish is to put the Habsburg flag in Jerusalem.


    Well, many generations of Habsburg emperors have said the same thing, but they were unlucky and encountered no success in the heyday of the Ottoman Empire.


    Now the opportunity is coming, one by one can''t bear it. Even the honest father, who has always been unconcerned, said that if he died in Jerusalem, he would be with God.


    If it wasn''t for Franz''s obstruction, and the Armistice Treaty had just been signed, they would have passed by. In the face of a group of religious fanatics, Franz was helpless.


    Since Austria regained Jerusalem, pilgrimages to Jerusalem have been particularly numerous from European countries, not to mention the tents built inside and outside the city.


    In order to solve the problem of pilgrims'' accommodation, the Jerusalem City Management Committee was forced to change the original plan for all demolition and reconstruction, and repaired and rebuilt the city''s buildings.


    Most of the buildings have been converted into hotels, hotels, completed renovations in the shortest time, and then opened for business.


    Before Franz reacted, Jerusalem became Austria''s most famous tourist city, and all publicity, planning, and advertising were superfluous.


    This time to go to Jerusalem to be crowned, mainly for show + pretend, so the pomp is naturally not to be underestimated.


    In order to prepare for the ceremony, the Vienna government also laid the groundwork. A lot of manpower and material resources are invested in it, and Franz estimates that the final cost may be as high as tens of millions of SHIELD.


    Don''t feel expensive, these investments are worth it. Besides, after the recapture of Jerusalem, Austria''s rule became more stable. In the face of this good news, there is no market for chaos and ideas.


    This is only domestic, and Austria ¡¯s popularity has skyrocketed internationally. The increase in soft power cannot be measured by money.


    On April 3, 1875, Franz set out from Vienna with a family and started the pilgrimage.


    As soon as I got on the train, it was unexpected. First, Uncle Ferdinand I was ill. Well, this is only a minor problem. He is ill every day. Everyone is used to it.


    Then the mother, Empress Sophie, fainted again. After a while, the doctor gave the answer: the train was too fast-motion sickness.


    Needless to say, slow it down! The train Franz was riding on was the fastest train of this era, and theoretically the fastest train could run at 80 yards.


    Of course, this is limited to the theory. The railway is not a flat road. When it encounters a curve on a mountain road, it must not run so fast. The average speed is about 40 or 50 yards, which is fast in this era.


    After deceleration, the situation is much better. It was late at night, but was delayed until the next day before arriving in Venice, and even transportation was affected.


    This is only a small problem. It is nothing more than a day of closure of the railway from Venice to Vienna, and the loss is not significant. The test did not really begin until Venice. In addition to Franz, the seasick emperor, there was a family of old and weak women and children.


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 Chapter 588： Years at sea

    The enthusiasm for pilgrimage was unstoppable. After a day in Venice, everyone was resurrected with blood and started a new journey the next day.


    Because of seasickness, Franz did not like to run around. He did not even have a special cruise ship with the Austrian royal family. This time he went out to borrow a luxury passenger ship from the royal shipping company.


    Despite being a luxury passenger ship, it still looks a little shabby with this family.


    No way, time is too short. The coronation time was determined early, and after three to four months, even if the shipyard was able to complete the task, Franz didn''t dare to take the ship on schedule.


    The core members of the Habsburg dynasty are all on it. If an accident occurs, they will be reimbursed. This risk must not be taken.


    Originally, Franz planned to ride a warship, which was safe, convenient, and domineering. It is a pity that the plan does not change quickly. The old and weak women have to follow up, and they have to consider comfort.


    Seemingly ordinary travel, the Austrian Mediterranean Fleet came out of the nest. Hundreds of warships, large and small, were scattered along the way, and more than a dozen battleships escorted.


    To make such a loud noise is actually showing off force.


    Along the Eastern Mediterranean are all Austrian ports. Franz and his team travel by boat during the day and rest on land at night. They only need to spend one night on the boat during the journey. There is no so-called hidden danger.


    At the beginning of the year, the Austrian Navy ransacked pirates in the Eastern Mediterranean. Even if there is a fish that leaks the net, no one can''t think so. At this time, he ran out to die.


    It was another calm day, and the boring Franz stood on the splint and looked into the distance.


    "Looking at the sea again, when did Franz like the sea?" Queen Helen''s voice sounded.


    Franz shook his head and passed the telescope: "Look, those little guys just like the sea."


    In the direction of Franz''s finger, Queen Helen looked over and said, "It''s so young!"


    There is also a bit of loneliness in the tone, it seems to be nostalgic for the lost youth.


    Franz nodded very cooperatively. Time passed quickly, and he had been an emperor for more than two decades.


    Youth and passion, I regret that this is not the life of the emperor. When he was young, he had to be mature enough to be convincing.


    After so many years, the status of rights has been solid, and there is no need to pretend it. Unfortunately, the youth that passed away is gone forever.


    After years of sentimentality, Franz asked in a consultative tone: "What do you say I let Frederick enter the Navy?"


    Entering the military service is an essential life experience for members of the royal family. As the Crown Prince Frederick is no exception, the difference is only in the army or the navy.


    As early as during the Near East War, Franz was preparing to throw Frederick into the army''s gilded army. Unfortunately, the service time stipulated in the new military service law was 20 years old, which was a little older.


    As a rule-maker, Franz is very aware of the consequences of breaking the rules, seemingly inconspicuous changes, but in fact the beginning of the collapse of the system.


    Moreover, Frederick was the crown prince and his military achievements could only be icing on the cake. Franz wasn''t prepared to train a Napoleonic heir. Austria needed only the guardian.


    Queen Helen resolutely replied: "Very bad! Austria is a country with land rights at the core. Even though the navy has expanded rapidly in recent years, the essence has not changed.


    Frederick is the crown prince. If he enters the navy, he will send a wrong political signal to the outside world, which will trigger a new round of land and sea disputes. "


    After so many years of queen''s career, Queen Helen is no longer a political noob, and she still has the most basic judgment ability.


    Geography has determined that Austria''s land rights-centric strategy cannot be changed at all. There is no room for negotiation in this regard. As neighbors with the three army powers of Russia and France, Austria is doomed to maintain a continental army.


    The outside world may not know, but the senior management is very clear, Franz attaches great importance to the development of the army. The total strength has not expanded much, but the number of reserve forces is increasing.


    The staff reserve plan is also getting bigger. Today, if a big war breaks out, the Vienna government can mobilize three million reserve forces in one month and increase it to five million in three months.


    If Franz had not been very stable, it is estimated that many people would doubt whether the emperor wanted to sweep the European continent, and only then did such a maddening reserve system.


    After a long time, everyone will be relieved. His Majesty the Emperor prefers to use diplomatic means, and challenges the world that does not exist.


    At present, Austrian fans in the world think that Franz has done so many reserves, mainly to reflect fairness.


    In everyone''s subconscious, so many people do not need to fight at all, no matter what kind of war, so many troops are not needed.


    Up to the royal family, down to the ordinary people, they all have to perform military service together. No one can be an exception. This is itself a manifestation of fairness.


    Franz nodded helplessly: "This is indeed a problem, but it cannot be solved.


    Forget it, this choice is for Frederick to do it himself, and I can do it for him. "


    Franz still had a headache, even if he was confident that he could suppress the military. The dispute between the army and navy will be faced by almost every big country, and it is still an inextricable problem.


    If the army and navy get along in harmony, even military expenses are too lazy to fight, then that will be a real disaster.


    For example, the kingdom of Montenegro, which was upgraded not long ago, has never had a dispute between the army and navy.


    Since the Ottoman Empire withdrew from the Balkan Peninsula, Montenegro has truly been the Nanshan.


    I have to say that this is the practice of smart people. For a small country with a population of less than 200,000, the army is a very luxurious thing.


    Of course, the Kingdom of Montenegro is also a land and navy in name. The police on land are the Army, and the police responsible for smuggling at sea are the Navy.


    Expansion of armaments, what do you want? The neighbor next door is not easy to mess with. If it arouses hostility from the Vienna government, it may be destroyed in minutes.


    Fanatic nationalism must also be motivated. The rulers are not fools and ca n¡¯t see what is hoped for. Who will do it with their own lives?


    After the pressure was gone, the Kingdom of Montenegro who had farmed with all his heart did well in his childhood. Although he did not become rich, he was on his way to becoming rich.


    This time Franz did not intend to visit along the way. He passed through three countries in total. Greece and Montenegro were not worth him to draw in. The Ottoman Empire was already the enemy. It was right to fight. The visit was unnecessary.


    ...


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 Chapter 589： Ottoman crisis

    Pilgrimage is significant to most people, but Franz is not included here.


    As emperor was privileged, Franz avoided a series of activities directly under the pretext of handling government affairs. He had made up his mind not to show up until the time he was crowned.


    The charm of Jerusalem is big. Not only the old and young Franzs came, but the high-ranking Vienna government also followed.


    Whether these people are devout believers or not, it doesn''t matter, but for politicians, participating in this Jerusalem crown is very meaningful.


    This is the first king born in the Christian world in the hundreds of years lost in Jerusalem. Regardless of its political significance or religious significance, it is worthy of detailed records in the history books.


    As a participant, leaving names in history is inevitable. And there will be a high historical evaluation. Combined with the development of Austria, it is likely that this cabinet will be a myth.


    The Huahua sedan is carried by everyone. Since ancient times, the wise men have matched Mingjun. The two sides have complemented each other. Franz never minds that his men have a good reputation and high reputation.


    ...


    In the royal palace of jerusalem


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, it has just been reported that there has been a coup in Ankara, the reform leader Da Vizier was killed, and Abdul Aziz I was abolished.


    According to the information we received, the coup was initiated by the Ottoman Al-Shabaab, the main students of the coup, and some new troops participated.


    After the coup, conservatives and religious people also joined in. Now the situation in Ankara is completely out of control. "


    Because of the butterfly effect, the Ottoman Al-Shabaab is also a little different from the original time and space. The formation time has been advanced and the characters participating have also changed.


    After the First Near East War, people of insight who were unwilling to watch the Ottoman Empire sink down formed the Patriotic Alliance. Because the participants are mostly patriotic youths, they are known as Ottoman Al-Shabaab.


    The impact of the loss of the Balkans was too great. As soon as this organization appeared, it quickly developed and grew in the Ottoman Empire.


    The development and growth of Al-Shabaab also caused anxiety in the Sudanese government, which soon ushered in government suppression. Due to the chaotic internal organizational structure, Al-Shabaab soon fell into trouble.


    It was precisely at this time that Abdul Aziz I, who had just succeeded the throne, kicked off the reform. Many Sudanese government policies have eased internal contradictions to some extent.


    After the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Sudanese government speculated successfully and recovered the Caucasus from the Russians. The prestige of the government increased, and the Ottoman Al-Shabaab was divided.


    Under normal circumstances, this organization, like most revolutionary organizations, will disappear into the long stream of history in obscurity.


    Just before the Ottoman Al-Shabaab was about to end, the Second Near East War broke out and rescued the organization.


    After another failure, the Sudanese government lost its people''s foundation, and all levels of society lost confidence in the government and fell into a loss.


    After recollecting the information in his mind, Franz asked with concern: "How about the strength of the Ottoman Al-Shabaab, is it possible to merge with the conservatives?"


    The bourgeois revolutionary organizations of this era are not very firm in their revolutionary positions. Especially in countries like Ottoman Empire where capital economy has not developed, many members of Al-Shabaab are still of feudal nobility.


    It is naturally impossible to carry out your own life so thoroughly. Since this uprising was defined as a coup, Franz knew that the revolutionary road of the Ottoman Empire was long.


    The key is whether the Ottoman Al-Shabaab can stabilize the situation, keep the Ottoman empire, and prevent the empire that is caught in the civil war from being completely divided.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "The Ottoman Al-Shabaab has grown very fast recently. It has more than 100,000 members and has won the support of many young military officers.


    However, these are all false. Al-Shabaab is full of mountains and lacks a strong leader. It is difficult to integrate these forces together.


    The Ottoman Al-Shabaab are mostly young people who have accepted new ideas. They have irreconcilable contradictions in their ideological concepts with the conservatives. Especially on religious issues, the two sides cannot compromise.


    Abdul-Aziz I wanted to carry out secular reforms, but he was blocked by conservatives. Now Ottoman Al-Shabaab is also facing difficulties in reform.


    If no accidents occur, the Ottoman government will fall into a struggle for power for a long time to come. Coupled with the turbulent national independence movement in the country, the possibility of the Ottoman Empire splitting is very high. "


    Most people in this era thought that the Ottoman Empire was falling behind, mainly due to religion and institutions. With secular reforms and learning from the Western political system, the Ottoman Empire will soon be strong.


    This judgment cannot be wrong, as Franz sees it far from enough. If only the reform of religion and the political system can achieve the strength of a country, then a strong country is too simple.


    The priority of the Ottoman Empire is not reform, but stability. Regimes are not stable, and talk of reform is completely redundant.


    After eliminating the unnecessary thoughts, Franz made a decision: "Let them go about the Ottoman Empire. Anyway, we are already enemies. Even if we help them, they will not appreciate it.


    Since Britain and France decided to support the Ottoman Empire, they would not watch them split. A torn apart Ottoman empire, not only can''t hold us back, it''s the fat we give us.


    Now I''m in contact with the nationalist groups in Ottoman. If the Ottoman empire really splits, it will also split within the framework we have set. "


    Keeping the Ottoman Empire, Franz is no longer fantasizing.


    Although the existence of the Ottoman Empire is more conducive to the concealment of Austria''s strategy, from the position of the Vienna government, there is no reason to help the Ottoman Empire stabilize the situation.


    As for British and French intervention, to keep the Ottoman Empire? Franz really didn''t like them. What about the other insurgents in Ottoman?


    Armenian, Greek, Jewish insurgents ...


    Most of these armed groups were supported by Austria and Russia during the Near East War, and now have certain strengths.


    Although the Second Near East War ended, the aftermath of the war has just begun.


    A series of factors such as the post-war economic depression, the refugee crisis, and the government''s financial dilemma all haunted the Ottoman government.


    Britain and France are not charitable, and it is impossible to invest funds indefinitely. Stuck by government finances, Abdul Aziz I failed to solve these problems, and the current Ottoman Al-Shabaab also does not.


    ...


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 Chapter 590： Fierce

    After news of the Ankara coup in London, the Prime Minister knew that things would be worse.


    The problem of the Ottoman Empire is not something that can be solved by changing the government. No matter who comes to power, the first problem is to solve the refugee crisis and suppress the rebellion.


    The Sudanese government failed to complete these two tasks, not only because of their decay and incompetence, but because they really couldn''t do it. Make bricks without straw. Whoever changed it is the same.


    "What is the minimum investment required for the Ottoman Empire to resume agricultural production?"


    Marquis McLean, Foreign Minister, shook his head: "I am afraid that no one can answer this question, Prime Minister. The Russians have done a terrific job, destroying all infrastructure that can be destroyed before the withdrawal.


    According to information from the embassy, ??almost no complete building could be found in areas occupied by the Russian army, and they destroyed all buildings except the church.


    Even the countryside has not been spared. Houses, farmland, bridges, and dams have been bombed. They even artificially blocked the river channels and turned the farmland downstream into the country of Ze.


    It is said that the Russians consumed tens of thousands of tons of explosives only for the purpose of destruction, and the Russian occupied area was almost completely white.


    The Ottoman government resumed the spring ploughing plan, and it failed completely under the destruction of the Russians. According to the current situation, even by 1876, the Ottomans recovered at most half of the local agricultural production.


    The Sudanese government did not have the financial resources to persist for so long. In order to relieve the refugees, the Sudanese government embezzled most of the government''s funds, including education funds.


    The cause of the coup was the misappropriation of education funds by the Sudanese government. The problem is now Ottoman Al-Shabaab. "


    Prime Minister Galston nodded. Russia and Turkey have a long history of hatred, and the Russians have resorted to vengeance. He was not surprised.


    The previous Russian-Turkish war was more **** than this, and it was not surprising that tens of thousands of people were slaughtered at one time.


    No farmland or river has been blown up in the past, not because the Russians are soft-hearted, mainly because the industrial technology has not developed to the present level.


    This time the logistics were provided by Austria, and the Russians did not need to save. Now it is about to evacuate. The ship is still provided by Austria. The large hidden supplies hidden in front can''t be hidden now.


    Food and other living materials can also be said to be seized trophies and ammunition produced by the Austrian arsenal, which cannot be explained in any case.


    The Russians were also fierce enough to release all these ammunition on the Asia Minor Peninsula. Except for giving the face of God not to blow up the church, they blow up everything that can be blown up.


    After filling his brain, Prime Minister Gulston had a headache. The Russians are having a good time this time, and now where is the Ottoman Empire going?


    The cost of rescue is too great; if it is not saved, the Ottoman Empire will certainly be overwhelmed by refugees, and it will inevitably be annexed by Austria.


    "What are you going to do?"


    Marquis Macleans frowned, answering with a embarrassed face: "This problem is not difficult to solve, at least for the Ottoman Empire. As long as they are fierce, they can ..."


    The faces of the people changed greatly, and the number of refugees in the Ottoman Empire was quite large. Even if hundreds of thousands died this winter, there were at least two million.


    According to Marc Maclean''s plan, although the refugee crisis was resolved once and for all, the losses to the Ottoman Empire were catastrophic.


    However, everyone has no objection and can climb to this position. Everyone is a firm-minded generation, and it is not easy to be controlled by personal feelings.


    What does the life of the Ottomans have to do with them? In a time when millions of people die from hunger every year in the world, everyone''s sympathy has long been exhausted.


    After lingering two steps, Prime Minister Gilston said: "This matter has nothing to do with us, everything is the Ottoman''s own choice.


    What we have to do now is to provide them with a counterinsurance fund to stabilize the situation in the Ottoman Empire as soon as possible, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall monitor their use.


    At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be prepared. Once the Ottoman government takes action, it will definitely be pointed at by thousands of men. It is also irrelevant to scold international media, but Austrians must not be allowed to seize the handle and take the opportunity to interfere in Ottoman''s internal affairs. "


    In this regard, the Prime Minister of Gullston is still very relieved. Intelligence shows that Austria is eating into the Arabian Peninsula, and it will be impossible to determine it within a few years.


    In the cautious style of the Vienna government, things will not be done for a short time until the Arabian Peninsula is digested.


    ...


    Ankara, the Ottoman Al-Shabaab, who has just taken power, has fallen into confusion before it has time to enjoy the thrill of power.


    The script is not opened in the right way. After overthrowing the decaying government under normal circumstances, under their leadership, shouldn''t the Ottoman Empire immediately recover?


    However, the reality is exactly the opposite. After the overthrow of Abdul-Aziz I, they have no choice.


    This was just a coup, not a revolution, so Al-Shabaab soon took over state power. Of course, it is inevitable that the government is mingled with conservatives and religious figures.


    Politics always needs to be compromised. If you are not willing to share your rights, how can you win everyone''s support?


    After getting the rights, Al-Shabaab members were confused. This is not a empire that is prosperous and rich, but a decaying empire that is full of flaws and that can be disintegrated at any time.


    As a Al-Shabaab leader, Middlehart, who had just taken over, quickly became dumbfounded. The issue of rights struggle was put on hold first, and the problem of fiscal bankruptcy was imminent.


    The overthrown and overthrown government is also not rich. Perhaps many of its officials are fat, but it is still too small for a country.


    This did not release the government''s arrears of administrative funds, and the wallet dried up again. The most costly relief for refugees, there is no funding to suppress the rebellion.


    I do n¡¯t know Chai Migui if he is not in the house. Now Midhart has finally realized the suffering of the Sudanese government. The government does not have enough money to do anything.


    "What do British and French say, wouldn''t they offer us a loan?"


    Borrow without money, this is the most common practice of the Ottoman Empire. In this era, the two countries that most like to issue loans are Britain and France. More than 80% of the world''s international loans are issued by both of them.


    "Prime Minister, the French refused our loan. Although the British did not refuse, they also put forward the conditions. This loan can only be used to suppress the rebellion.


    And they also proposed that we should resolve the refugee crisis as soon as possible and prove the government''s ability to govern. Foreign Minister Hardfao said bitterly


    The refugee crisis is well resolved, as long as you have the money. There is not enough food to buy from the two neighbors.


    It''s a pity that the Ottoman Empire is short of money. Now even if they want a loan, the collateral is hard to find.


    This is the pot of the previous government. In order to fight the war, the Sudanese government did its best to raise funds. If there were no international loans, the previous government would have no money to help the refugees.


    Unfortunately, Midhart had just spent the money before the previous government came to power and took over a mess.


    Of course, if the previous government had not run out of food, the coup would not have succeeded, and it would have been impossible for him to succeed.


    Middlehart patted the table: "How to solve it? Millions of people reached out to us for dinner, and the government''s food was held for up to two months.


    In such a short period of time, even if the spring ploughing is supplemented, the harvest cannot be expected. Moreover, our farmland has been severely damaged, and most of our lands cannot be restored to farming within the year.


    Our food gap this year is as high as 3.16 million tons, and at least 5 million tons of food will be needed to completely resolve the refugee crisis before we can get out of the plight. "


    The figures of the British were not accurate. The Ottoman refugees were not only the original three million or more, but they were later expelled from Austria.


    This number is increasing every day, and the Vienna government has performed very well in repatriating Ottomans.


    In addition, civil war is also the main cause of the increase in refugees. During the suppression of the rebellion, the warring parties created another group of refugees.


    In this context, the total number of refugees has increased even though many people have died during the winter.


    If anyone counts, it will be surprising to find that the number of refugees in the Ottoman Empire has approached 30% of the total population, far exceeding the capacity of a normal country.


    "The British have suggested that we deport people who have lost their livelihoods to Persia and alleviate the domestic food crisis.


    Or establish a quarantine zone to separate the refugees and let them survive. "


    Middlehart was stunned, he couldn''t think of anything else. Whether it is deportation, or the establishment of a refugee quarantine area, and let it survive, it means that millions of people will die as a result.


    Compared to direct slaughter, there is no essential difference between the two methods. The only difference is that you do not need to carry the charge of a butcher.


    This has exceeded the ability of Middlehart''s heart to accept. He has just ascended the throne of prime minister, and still retains a trace of conscience.


    The savior, who has always claimed to be the Ottoman Empire, is now very challenging to make him determined to sacrifice millions of people.


    ...


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 Chapter 591： Commonwealth

    Jerusalem, with the arrival of Franz, this ancient city has renewed its vitality.


    Pilgrims from all over the world made Jerusalem prosper overnight. The hotel is overcrowded, and the buildings in the city have become temporary guest rooms, which still cannot meet the demand.


    In order to solve the accommodation problem, the city management committee had to build temporary hotels outside the city.


    The coronation is of great significance, and the guests who come to participate are naturally full. Almost all the great nobles in Europe sent core members to participate, and more than a dozen monarchs came.


    Well, this is the characteristic of Shen Luo. With a large number of states, there are naturally a large number of monarchs.


    Regardless of the size of the state, since others are here to support, the monarchy that is due is indispensable. This made reception a problem.


    The Royal Palace of Jerusalem has a limited area, and Franz''s family seems to be a little crowded. Naturally, there is no ability to accommodate guests.


    This "crowding" is relatively speaking, no matter how shabby, it is impossible for a group of big people to squeeze a room.


    Why does a monarch need a mansion? It must also be the one with dozens of houses. Otherwise, how can people settle down?


    There are not so many mansions in Jerusalem, and even if the city management committee temporarily remodeled it, it still can''t get it.


    The big aristocracy wants to be face-saving. People come here to run for thousands of miles, and the reception work can never be careless.


    Due to conditions, the treatment is almost understandable, but these basic etiquette must be done well in what status and treatment.


    Then Franz had a headache. Under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, Jerusalem was a small city. Suddenly influx of so many people suddenly made reception a big problem.


    ...


    In Berlin, after the throne in Poland, William I was happy for a day, and then he couldn''t be happy anymore.


    The previous Polish government was too idealistic and formulated a series of seemingly beautiful but actually highly toxic policies, leaving a mess.


    Poland''s natural conditions are not bad. Under normal circumstances, as long as the government does not die, there is no problem in achieving fiscal balance.


    William I''s ability is still worthy of recognition. After the succession, he immediately abolished a series of "ideal policies" of the previous government, and the government''s financial expenditure plummeted.


    The interception effect is significant, but the Polish government still has not been out of financial difficulties. The debt left by his predecessor is the most important factor leading to the fiscal crisis.


    In order to increase fiscal revenue, William I carried out internal reforms of the Kingdom of Poland. Regrettably, the bureaucratic fighting power of the Polish government was too weak to complete his task.


    This is an inevitable result. Any reform will inevitably violate some people''s interests. While William I promoted reform, he also damaged the rights of bureaucrats.


    For example, the core of William I ¡¯s new economic policy was to sell loss-making state-owned enterprises, reduce the government ¡¯s financial burden, and stimulate the development of a capitalist market economy.


    Most of the state-owned enterprises in the Polish government''s hands confiscated the Russian industry during the independence period. These industries are inextricably linked to the Russian Empire.


    After Poland''s independence, the commercial trade with the Russian Empire was almost zero, and the company lost the original market, and life would have been difficult.


    At this time, I met another group of idealistic officials, and the result was naturally not optimistic. Soon the company was out of the market, and it was all supported by government funding.


    Poland is not a planned economy. Under the free capital economy system, enterprises fully obey government administrative orders, and the outcome is naturally self-evident.


    As the Polish government manages machinery, interest groups have gradually emerged over time, and corporate losses have become increasingly serious.


    Driven by corporate losses, the Polish government''s finances are also in distress, and this hole continues to expand day by day.


    The people below fabricated a bunch of data, under the guise of an industrial power, falsely reporting the project to defraud the funds. Such a trick fooled the Polish government, who had no governing experience, but it did not deceive the arrogant William I.


    The lie was pierced, the problem was exposed, and reform was imperative. Those who are not willing to fail have a vested interest in fighting back, and Poland''s internal political struggle has intensified.


    There is no way. It will not be an overnight problem for the Kingdom of Prussia to annex Poland. The Polish government still has an independent government body.


    For the sake of political balance, William I was promoted to a close friend of the Kingdom of Poland, and must also be Polish.


    The circle of this choice has been greatly reduced, and many times have to make compromises. The immediate sequelae is that the reformists and conservatives are fighting against each other.


    From the monarch''s point of view, this kind of struggle is in the interests of the king and can protect his detached status.


    For the country, this level of political struggle has interfered with the normal operation of the government and affected the development of the country.


    The contradiction is not just that. After the sale of the Rhineland region, the Berlin government worked hard to emigrate. Not all of these immigrants were resettled in Prussia, and a large part of them were resettled in the Kingdom of Poland.


    This move did promote ethnic integration, but it created a series of troubles. For example: in the competition for jobs, Polish natives are not comparable to these immigrants.


    It was late at night, and the Berlin Palace was still brightly lit, and William I continued to drag his tired body to handle government affairs.


    Not only did the king not leave work, high-level Berlin government also appeared in the palace.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman: "Your Majesty, the situation is now mature, the eyes of European countries have been drawn to Jerusalem, and it is time for us to promote the merger of the two countries."


    It is no longer a day or two that the Kingdom of Prussia wants to annex Poland. The preparations have been done for many years, and now it is time to close the network.


    William was unmoved on the face, showing an expression of unconcerned expression. If someone pays attention, he will find a happy brow, but he covers it up very well.


    Prime Minister Mochi supported: "Your Majesty, now is indeed a golden opportunity. At the moment when Franz crowned the King of Jerusalem, most of the high-ranking Vienna government was in the Middle East, and the Austrians did not have the energy to interfere with the Popo merger.


    We have given up on the Rhineland region, and all countries have prepared their thoughts for the merger of Pope, and even if there is some resistance, it will not be too strong.


    Except for the Russians, it is estimated that there will be no fierce opposition. "


    There are pros and cons to abandoning the Rhineland region, and the biggest benefit is to free the Berlin government from the threat of France, and never worry about the French now.


    After a moment of silence, William I slowly said, "Pupo''s merger is imperative, but we have to do one more thing again.


    The immigration work in the Rhineland region is not very smooth. It will not be long before we hand over to the German Federal Empire. At that time, it will be difficult for us to pull people.


    After the merger of Popo, the first problem to be faced with is ethnic conflict. We have experience in this respect in history, and we can follow the Austrian approach.


    If the main ethnic group can occupy absolute superiority, then the work of promoting ethnic integration will become smoother. "


    The assimilation of Poles is a great feat of the Kingdom of Prussia. At least three million Poles have been assimilated. It is a classic case of European national integration.


    These successful experiences undoubtedly strengthened the confidence of the Berlin government. If there were no successful cases and Da Bobo was so active, who would dare to think of them?


    Prime Minister Mao Qi explained stubbornly: "Your Majesty, the slow progress of immigration, the main problem is resettlement. It is easy to move a large number of people, but it is difficult to provide corresponding employment."


    This is a practical issue. If all resettlement can be achieved, the Berlin government would have ordered the local people to evacuate.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Millions of jobs are not available every day or two. Now that the immigration work has been carried out, the Berlin government has placed more than 400,000 people, which is already a remarkable achievement.


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 Chapter 592： Make a living

    Time passed quickly. On April 28, 1875, Franz was crowned King of Jerusalem in a cheer, and history opened a new page.


    Immediately after the coronation ceremony, Franz received a bad news, uncle Ferdinand I was critically ill.


    God did not care for him, even in the Holy Land, he could not suppress the sickness.


    Ferdinand I ¡¯s illness has a long history. Being able to persevere until now is a miracle in itself. Want to be ¡°cured¡±, not to mention that even now, even one hundred years later, the medical profession is powerless.


    Franz sighed after visiting the unconscious uncle. It is the most helpless to be born, sick, and dead. The uncle of the original time and space also died that year, and the butterfly effect did not change the outcome.


    People can''t be ruthless, and Ferdinand I has no children. From an early age, he treats Franz as a biological son, and can even be regarded as a doting.


    Although Ferdinand I would be confused from time to time, this did not damage the feelings of the two. At that time, Franz didn''t beat the uncle''s banner flickering, and it was common to counterfeit the book.


    Now I think about it carefully, so many times I have not helped, I am afraid that my uncle took the initiative to carry a lot of blame for him.


    ...


    The emperor was destined to be lonely, and while Franz was feeling, a message interrupted his sentimentality.


    "Is the message ok?"


    It''s not that Franz is rare and weird. It''s too surprising. It''s beyond Franz''s imagination.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied affirmatively: "It has been determined. The Ottoman Empire is indeed guiding refugees to the Persian border, and the external explanation is for decentralization.


    By the way, the Ottoman Empire is still recruiting heavily. Among the refugees, 16 to 50 years old, all were recruited. It is said that it was to suppress the rebellion.


    The London embassy also confirmed that the British had recently provided a loan to the Ottoman Empire and specified that it must be used to suppress the rebellion.


    The rebels of the Ottoman Empire were all in the dark, and they were scattered and fighting, and they were not opponents of government forces at all.


    The Ottoman Empire''s increased enlistment efforts are probably aimed at waging war against Persia and diverting domestic conflicts. "


    The Ottoman Empire attacked Persia? Franz shook his head, he always felt unreliable. I was just beaten up, and immediately jumped out to do things, wasn''t it tiring?


    Don''t look at the Ottoman Empire being a bit stronger than Persia, but they can''t hold back more enemies. Whether it is Austria or Russia, as long as they pull their hind legs, they will lose all their achievements.


    What if we don''t win the war? Instead of risking a war, it is better to fight the civil war in the country. When the population is almost consumed, the domestic contradictions will be resolved.


    "This conclusion may not be correct. Now the imperative of the Ottoman Empire is the refugee crisis and the suppression of the rebellion. What good is it for them to attack Persia?


    Unless Al-Shabaab is a bunch of fools, we should know that the current Ottoman Empire cannot afford the war, and even if it wins Persia, the refugee crisis cannot be solved. "


    There is no problem using war to transfer contradictions. The Ottoman Empire and Persia are also hostile, and there is no pressure to attack Persia.


    The problem is that Persia is not a wealthy owner. It is almost impossible to get enough food from Persia to survive the crisis.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, there may be British people behind this. We have extended our influence to the Middle East, and the British will definitely take action.


    From the standpoint of the London government, to ensure that India is foolproof, it is best to hold Persia in your hands and divide the sphere of influence with us in the two river basins.


    But more than a decade ago, the British invasion of Persia ended in failure, and the London government should have some fear. They are likely to draw the attention of the Ottomans and create opportunities for another invasion of Persia.


    The problem of the Ottoman Empire is no small, no big, it is nothing more than a matter of money. If Britain could afford it, it would still be able to weather the crisis for them. "


    The money and food needed by the Ottoman Empire is an astronomical figure, but this "astronomical figure" is also relatively speaking.


    It is an "astronomical figure" for ordinary countries, but for the British, it is a huge sum and crowding out.


    The 5 million tons of food gap sounds terrible. But these foods are not needed at one time, but the food gap in the next year or two.


    If all the cheapest potato flour is purchased, it will actually cost tens of millions of shields. The Ottomans are not qualified to be picky eaters, and it is good to have them.


    The only problem is that the Ottoman empire''s ability to repay is worrying. It is too risky to lend money to such a precarious country.


    "Refugees", "Borders" ...


    Franz''s light flashed and he instantly understood.


    "People are staring at the number of Ottoman refugees scattered across the border. I suspect Al-Shabaab wants refugees to feed in Persia.


    There are too many refugees in the Ottoman Empire, which has exceeded the limit of the country''s tolerance, and it is impossible to rescue them all.


    For anyone to govern, there must be a choice. If nothing else, the Ottoman Empire will soon expel the national minorities.


    For security reasons, the border guards were ordered to be more vigilant and to prohibit any illegal immigrants from entering. Especially the Dardanelles, don''t let people sneak in. "


    In Franz''s view, the Ottomans were a dangerous move, completely dead. The country will explode as soon as there is a slight omission in the plan.


    Even if Franz changes, he will still choose to gamble. There is still a chance for betting. If you do n¡¯t bet, you just wait for death.


    The government has no money and is unable to help so many refugees. This is a practical issue and will not be transferred by individual will.


    At this time, you can''t listen to the party''s letter, and it is blown up by the ceiling, and it''s just as if you can''t produce food. Borrowing foreign debt is easier said than done, but capitalists are not stupid, and it is impossible to get money out of the water.


    It is cruel to let refugees go abroad to make a living. Anyway, it is also a hope of life. At least some lucky people can survive, and it is better than all staying alive to die.


    Perhaps the refugees will hit not only Persia, but also the Russian Empire and Austria.


    However, Franz is not very worried. The area bordering Austria and the Ottoman Empire is either the vast sea or the vast desert, and a small part of the oasis is also an agricultural fallow area, which is a normal operation for hundreds of miles of uninhabited people.


    ...


    Ankara, after a political struggle, the new Sultan Abdul Hamid II has been born.


    Over time, the refugee crisis has continued to climax. Although Midhart rightly rejected the British insidious proposal, he was very honest in his actions.


    Whether it was intentional or unintentional, a large number of refugees were diverted into border areas. How can light hit Persia?


    Persia is also an agricultural country with limited productivity and cannot afford so many refugees. Middle-hatched bottom line, still want to let more people survive.


    So the other two neighbors were also the destination of the fleeing mission. Middlehart also specially arranged for people to join the refugees and prepare to lead the fleeing campaign.


    In order to avoid international conflicts, this operation, nominally, is a fugitive movement of people''s spontaneous action, and has nothing to do with the Ottoman government.


    Abdul Hamid II asked with interest: "Are you ready, prime minister?"


    Sitting in this position, I learned that Sudan''s troubles. Abdul Hamid II did not want to be ousted from office and died.


    Now he must rely on Al-Shabaab to resolve the refugee crisis in the country. In contrast, the ongoing civil war is less important.


    The first restriction of the national insurgent army was the word "nation". This innate condition restricted the development of the insurgent army.


    The number of ethnic minorities is limited, and the national uprising army only operates in its own ethnic region. There is no mass basis in changing places, and it is difficult to recruit troops.


    In this context, the refugee crisis is particularly dazzling. The ethnic conflicts of the Ottoman Empire are serious, and we want everyone to unite only when we are trying to survive.


    Refugees have just broken this restriction. Once the government stops relief, in order to survive, rebellion is almost an inevitable result. Millions of people rebelled together, and **** could not save the Ottoman Empire.


    Midha nodded characteristically: "It is almost ready. If the plan goes smoothly, more than two million people are expected to leave and go to Persia, Russia, and Austria to make a living. By then, the domestic food crisis will be resolved."


    ...


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 Chapter 593： Refugee wave

    Since May, the Ottoman government has subconsciously reduced relief food. Bread that was originally mixed with leaves and sand can no longer be guaranteed.


    The stomach can''t fool people, and dissatisfaction rises among refugees. News of food shortages spread wildly in the camp, all kinds of rumors were flying, and people were heartbroken for a while.


    In a refugee camp on the Persian border, Akoyor, who had just received a day of food, came out dissatisfied.


    A fist-sized potato is all he has today. Not to mention adults, even children aged five or six are not enough.


    Oh, there are no young children in the refugee camp anymore, the youngest is half a dozen. In the years of fleeing, the earliest deaths were young children and the elderly.


    The Ottoman Empire was originally poor, and eating a full meal has always been the luxury of most people. Not to mention after becoming a refugee.


    After getting the food, Akyol left immediately with a few friends and relatives. The camp is also not safe. If you do n¡¯t hold a group, it may become food for other people.


    Human nature is not worth mentioning in the face of hunger. Akyol saw too much Yi Yi eating along the way, and now he dare not completely trust anyone.


    A companion asked anxiously: "Akyol, you have a wide range of knowledge, and now food is getting less and less. What shall we do next?"


    They are considered to have a bottom line among the refugees. Even if they are hungry, they have not learned how to eat human flesh.


    Of course, this bottom line is limited to now, and if it continues, no one can guarantee that they will not be assimilated.


    Akyol replied bitterly: "Everyone can find the food that can be found in the surrounding area. The rear army has blocked the road and no one is allowed to pass.


    Now I do n¡¯t want to go hungry, I can only venture across the border and go to the Persian border to live. I am afraid that the officials and grandfathers in the country think so too, and they wish that all of us would die. "


    The situation has deteriorated to this point, and the previous Sudanese government has primary responsibility. As the government did not control the refugees in time and provided effective relief, more refugees were created.


    Otherwise, there are not so many war refugees created by the Russians alone.


    After the initial war refugees, the Ottoman government did not provide timely relief. With more and more refugees unable to fill their stomachs by begging, many people have given up their moral bottom line and started to rob the people along the way.


    After Pandora''s Box was opened, it could no longer be stowed. The people who have been robbed of food by refugees have become new refugees, and then start to cycle.


    After the war ended, the Ottoman government began to deal with the refugee problem, at which point the situation was out of control.


    In troubled times, a heavy code was used. While relieving refugees, the Ottoman government also adopted brutal means to suppress it, and then it could barely establish order.


    It''s too late, the refugee crisis has become a national crisis. Due to the inaction of the previous Ottoman government, many of the refugees are very hostile to the government.


    Akyol is a craftsman. He is trying to live in the city. He barely knows a few words, has a little knowledge, and a little understanding of the current situation.


    Ottoman Al-Shabaab has good publicity and packaging, and has a good reputation in the country. Many people have high hopes, and Akyol is no exception.


    I thought that after Al-Shabaab came to power, we would arrange for everyone to return to their hometowns to resume production, but in the name of being scattered, they were expelled to the border.


    Seeing that the amount of food distributed is decreasing day by day, the government has not given a statement, Akyol has gradually despaired of the government.


    Traveling to Persia to talk about life, this is the small news circulating in the refugee camp, which roughly means complaining: Persian grain harvest this year, the government failed to borrow food in Persia.


    The Ottoman and Persian borders are long, and in some places they are still borders between mountains and forests. It is very difficult to completely block the borders.


    Someone has already ventured across the border, but it is gone forever, and the situation on the opposite side is unknown. Just a few kilometers away on the border line, there were unlucky eggs caught by Persians hanging on poles.


    "But what to do with the Persians, they are all a bunch of executioners, so hot!"


    When he said this, Shenke John was still shaking, as if the Persians were in sight.


    Akyol shook his head: "The domestic food shortage is real. This war has produced millions of refugees and the country is really out of money.


    Expecting the gang of officials to pay for food relief by themselves, I am afraid they are dreaming. I''m afraid you''ve heard that some people have proposed to cut Tingkou in accordance with tradition in order to weather the food crisis.


    If it turns out to be a reality, we ordinary people without background will probably be washed away.


    If you do n¡¯t run now, you wo n¡¯t be able to run afterwards. I''ve already thought about leaving now. We pretend to be digging wild vegetables. In case the Persians find out, they will be mistakenly bitten by one bite. "


    When he said this, Akyol had no idea, but in order to survive, he had to pull everyone to run with him.


    Xenophobia is very serious in this era. If a single person enters a foreign country, how can he survive?


    There are now tens of thousands of refugees on the border. Persians are bound to intercept as long as they do not want to be hit by the refugee wave.


    At this time, luck will be tested. If you are unlucky and meet the patrol of the garrison, you will die for nothing.


    Just by taking a meal, you can get back a good life, which is only the treatment of the master with good luck. Ordinary people are hung on poles and used to kill a hundred.


    ...


    In the Ottoman barracks not far from the camp, Major General Shen Dierke, who is responsible for implementing the refugee deportation plan, is at a loss.


    Although he continued to seduce news, cut food supplies, put pressure on them, and encouraged refugees to go to Persia for living, too few people successfully crossed the border.


    This "less" is relatively speaking. On the long border, there are now hundreds of refugees and thousands of refugees entering Persia every day.


    However, this number is almost negligible relative to the entire refugee community. As the granary bottomed out every day, Major General Shen Dierke was in a hurry.


    "All of you, our food is about to run out and we will be completely out of food after half a month. In any case, we must send refugees away within half a month.


    Persians are now staring closely, and the success rate of refugees crossing the border is very low. Especially after the **** massacre of the garrison, many refugees dare not cross the border.


    This situation must be changed, otherwise the consequences will be clear to everyone. "


    A young military officer couldn''t bear to ask, "General, is there really no way out? You must know that the Persians are fierce and let the refugees pass by, and the last one will survive at most."


    Major General Shen Dierke shook his head: "It''s good to have one or two out of ten. It''s better than staying to die. I want to remind you to put away your poor sympathy.


    You should be aware that there are not so many refugees originally, it is because of the sympathy of some people that has led to the current situation.


    If no change is made, all Ottomans will become refugees. The government''s family has been exhausted by the war. The treasury can run mice. In order to relieve refugees, even military operations to suppress the rebellion have been suspended.


    Let me tell you the bad news. The domestic grain output this year is expected to be only about 60% of normal years. If the refugees are not sent away, everyone will be hungry before the autumn harvest. "


    The Ottoman Empire has extensive experience in dealing with famine. According to the Turkic tradition, usually at this time, a war is waged, the population is reduced through the war, and the crisis is passed.


    Unfortunately, this ancient practice has become increasingly outdated. With the advent of the age of hot weapons, the Ottoman Empire was declining, and it no longer had the power to siege the city.


    After a long silence, a middle-aged officer proposed: "General, the Persians have strengthened their vigilance, and in order for most refugees to pass, they must first resolve the garrison.


    Otherwise, let us disguise the soldiers as refugees, attack the Persian garrison directly, tear open a hole with force, and let the refugees pass.


    For the sake of insurance, it is best to merge Kiyoshi within 50 miles to let the refugees know that there is no food around them and break their illusions of return. "


    "Merger of Qingye" was nothing at all to the Ottoman Empire. The scourge of refugee camps had been stricken for decades, and the locals had also been turned into refugees.


    Seeing more, everyone ¡¯s sympathy is gradually exhausted, and many people start to treat refugees as a scourge. This statement is not wrong, human nature cannot stand the test before hunger.


    ...


    In the early morning of May 18, 1875, the Ottoman army took off its military uniform, turned into a refugee, and launched a surprise attack on the Persian garrison from multiple locations.


    The unexpected Persian garrison was directly blinded by the sudden battle. Without waiting for the Persian government to respond, countless refugee troops followed.


    In one day, millions of refugees crossed the border and poured into Persia. Under the guidance of the Ottoman army, refugees were wreaking havoc in Persia as if they were transiting.


    This is just the beginning. The Ottoman government continues to expel domestic refugees into Persia, as if Persia was used as a scrap purchase station.


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 Chapter 594： response

    Thanks to the credit of the telegraph, what happened in Persia soon spread across the European continent, and it instantly shocked the world.


    Franz, as one of the first people to know the Ottoman actions, was shocked by the determination of the Ottoman Al-Shabaab.


    This is not the best option, but it is the best option for the Ottoman government. With fiscal depletion, diversion of refugees to neighbouring countries is the most effective way to survive the crisis.


    Austria and Russia can not afford to offend. The two countries have blocked the border. Only a few people can sneak across, and then they can only catch Persian soft persimmon and bully him.


    As for the terrible consequences, aren''t they still endorsed by the British? The fight against the Persians is what the London government wants to see, and the British have come forward to deal with it, and in the end most of it has been small and small.


    Franz asked with concern: "How many Ottomans have entered the country illegally in recent times?"


    Although Austria is not suitable for smuggling, under the pressure of hunger, the number of illegally entering Ottomans has increased sharply in recent times.


    Felix: "There are about 80,000 people, of which 78,000 have been caught. The defenders have tried to capture as few people as possible, but some Ottomans are hungry and deliberately sent them to be caught by the defenders. .


    According to regulations, these people have violated Austrian law and must be punished, and the garrison can only arrest them and bring them to justice. "


    Franz''s unscrupulous thought, I am afraid that not only some people were deliberately caught by the defenders, but many people deliberately sent them to the door.


    They are going to starve to death, who cares what happens if they are caught? The worst result was nothing more than being killed by the defenders on the spot and being relieved.


    Besides, whether returning home or being sentenced to jail, Austrians should also take care of the food first, right? I can make a good meal, and that''s what I make.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz made the decision: "Sentencing in accordance with our law, the Arabian Peninsula needs to return farmland to forests and grasses. These people will stay and grow grass and trees!


    After serving, he will be repatriated to the Ottoman Empire. Presumably, the Ottoman government will be able to accept it. "


    The dignity of the law must be maintained, and no matter what the reason is, it must be held accountable if it violates the law.


    As for the completion of service and repatriation, everyone directly ignored. According to Austrian law, illegal immigration started five years ago, and mass incidents were doubled.


    By the time these people have finished serving, it is estimated that they will almost become obsolete. For a long time to come, the Arabian Peninsula is in a state of fallow, thousands of miles are uninhabited, and guards can save a lot.


    These years in prison in Austria, it was not easy at all, especially the recidivism.


    No matter you are going to mines or building railways, you must complete daily tasks to get food for the next day, otherwise you will be hungry!


    Now that human rights are not spoken, people who starve to death need not be held responsible. It''s best not to get sick, otherwise the chances of survival are very low.


    This is the case in the whole society. The life expectancy of workers after entering the factory is only a dozen years. This is the result of the strengthening of management by the Vienna government.


    Not to mention prisons, don''t think of those who have served more than ten years. Those who can last more than five years are blessed by God.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Persian government has protested the atrocities of the Ottoman Empire in the international community and asked us to intervene in this incident.


    The Persians are sincere, and if we intervene, we can increase our influence in the Persian region. Considering the next strategy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers it necessary for me to step in. "


    Intervention must be intervened. Now that Austria is the "enemy" of the Ottoman Empire, how can things not be done to the enemy?


    As an excuse to come, if the Vienna government does not take action, I am afraid that everyone will feel that there is a problem.


    Intervention is necessary, but how to intervene will test diplomacy. In the face of an enemy that is full of flaws, you must strike selectively. If you accidentally kill yourself, it will be a tragedy.


    Franz: "The formation of an international investigation team will cause trouble for the Ottomans in diplomacy. It is estimated that the British will cause trouble and let them do the work.


    As for Persia, it is not the goal of our expansion. If the British would pay the price, let them be fine. "


    Austria now needs time to develop the African continent and has no energy to continue its expansion into South Asia. At this time, it is not worth strategically to accept the Persians and the British to confront each other.


    Franz didn''t like to sell teammates either, so the Persians promised to give up.


    Of course, the prerequisite for all this is that the British are willing to pay the price, otherwise, the knife is still indispensable.


    The international situation has developed to this stage. The possibility of a large-scale conflict between Britain, France, Austria and Austria in a short period of time has become infinitely small. Most of the most commonly used methods in the future will be stabbed with a knife.


    This is somewhat similar to the original time and space. The collapse of the colonial empire and the spread of nationalism are actually the results of imperialist nations'' stabbing each other.


    ...


    The Tsarist government is also worried about sudden refugees in St. Petersburg. Although not as many Persians poured into the Russian Empire, this unit was still ten thousand.


    The mountains of the Caucasus are not conducive to the passage of large military forces and are very conducive to defense. But it is also conducive to the infiltration of refugees, sneaking in from a certain mountain.


    The garrison wants to defend, but it is actually powerless, unless heavy soldiers are deployed on each hill, otherwise the influx of refugees will not be blocked.


    Of course, the mountainous terrain is not completely unhelpful, at least some of the physically incapable refugees have been intercepted. Those who can enter the Russian Empire are basically young and strong, and most of the old and weak died in the climbing.


    For some countries, increasing labor may be a good thing, but it definitely does not include the Russian Empire.


    As one of the most populous countries in Europe, Russia has people. Coupled with the low level of industrialization and limited demand for labor, the Tsarist government has no direct love for refugees.


    Alexander II said weakly: "Send someone to contact the Austrians and ask if they need labor."


    In order to develop the African continent, Austria has been recruiting immigrants on the European continent. It was carried out in the name of a civilian colonial company, and the Russian Empire was also an important source of immigration.


    "His Majesty, the Austrian colonial companies have never accepted the Ottomans, they will not accept these refugees," explained Foreign Minister Chris Basham.


    There is no shortage of people in Austrian Africa, but not everyone needs them. Unfortunately, the Ottomans were turned away. The colonial government clearly stated that illegal immigrants were organized to mine.


    Not only are the executors unlucky, even the shareholders of the colonial company will be held accountable. In this regard, the Vienna government is very strict, and those who tried the law were penalized.


    Alexander II asked unwillingly: "Then the American countries, would they accept the refugees?"


    Now Alexander II very much hopes that someone will come to take over the market. Regardless of the price, he can deal with these people, that is, make money.


    Chris Basham shook his head: "Your Majesty, if it is a slave, it may still be sold. If it is ***, it will not be sold at all.


    The capitalists and planters only like obedient slaves and have no love for the Ottomans. If it could be sold, Austria would not send the Ottomans back home. "


    The slave trade has been suppressed by European countries nominally. In fact, it has always existed secretly. Even the British who advocated the abolition of slavery secretly continued.


    In the face of interest, capitalists have never been disciplined. Not doing that is simply because the benefits are not big enough, and Austria''s ability to make bird exchanges on the African continent is the result of the Vienna government subsidizing labor export companies.


    If the Tsarist government is willing to pay, none of these issues will be a problem. In this age, American countries were relatively salty fish. Although immigration was needed, the government rarely took the initiative to recruit immigrants in Europe.


    On the one hand, the cost of immigration is high; on the other hand, the locals are afraid that the immigrants will rob the job. On the whole, the people are opposed to immigrants.


    Unfortunately, Alexander II did not want these refugees, essentially because he did not want to pay. The Russian Empire''s industry was underdeveloped and there were not so many positions to house refugees.


    Even if it is sent to the mine for mining, it is a loss. This will seize the work of the original miners and increase social conflicts.


    After hesitating for a moment, Alexander II frowned and made a decision: "Order the garrison to send these people to the Ottoman Empire, if any refugees break in-kill!


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned the Ottoman government that if they are unable to maintain domestic order, we will be happy to send troops to help. "


    The "reputation" is useful to others. For the Tsarist government, this is the case anyway, and it can never be worse.


    There was no order to kill the refugees, it was Alexander II who paid attention to international influence. Otherwise, it is normal operation to kill all of them with the grudges of Russia and the Ottoman Empire.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Chris Basham replied


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 Chapter 595： Fight for survival

    On June 12, 1875, Ferdinand I of Austria died of illness in Jerusalem. According to his last wishes, Franz held a state funeral in Jerusalem.


    Ferdinand I didn''t have a strong sense of existence in Austria. He didn''t make any significant contributions throughout his life, and of course he didn''t have any notoriety, leaving everyone with the image of "good old man".


    The funeral was very grand, and the guests were ready-made. They had just participated in Franz''s coronation ceremony, and everyone was still visiting the places of interest in Jerusalem.


    Of course, this is just a rhetoric. In fact, Jerusalem is a large construction site. The buildings in the city are being reconstructed in accordance with the meaning of the Holy See. There is nothing beautiful.


    The truth is that Franz sent people to inform everyone that the European aristocracy is a family, and everyone who is near or far away is a relative. It is natural to give face when all come.


    Ferdinand I was not a qualified monarch. In the eyes of the older generation of the Habsburgs, it was a shame, but in the eyes of the younger generation, he was a qualified elder. The atmosphere at the funeral was very heavy.


    Affected by the sorrowful atmosphere, after a funeral, Franz was not well. Without hesitation, he ordered an immediate return to Vienna.


    It''s no use to persuade. July is about to come. Jerusalem in this season is a disaster.


    Anyone who wants to stay here to cultivate their health, then stay for themselves, anyway, Franz is not to be accompanied.


    In the end, Empress Sophie, three members of the family of Maximilian I, and several members of the lineage remained, and Franz returned with the rest.


    This was the result of Franz''s efforts to force the two younger brothers back. Communication with the nobles is also an important task these years. No one in the royal family can do it.


    In addition, Franz is also worried about history repeating itself. One of these two people in the original time and space had drank the water of the Jordan River and died of the disease during the pilgrimage.


    Those who are left now are not the same. They all have the attributes of a dead house. They can stay at home without going out, and they will not run around at all.


    ...


    Ankara, the situation in Ottoman''s country has improved a lot since the completion of the disaster, and social order is gradually recovering.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. Despite stabilizing the social order, the Al-Shabaab government headed by Midhart is still condemned by all sectors of society.


    The artillery parties have given countless reasons to criticize the government for its brutality, decay, incompetence, blood ...


    Sultan Abdul Hamid II also made statements on many public occasions, criticizing the government for serious faults in dealing with refugees.


    These changes have left the Ottoman Al-Shabaab inexperienced in political struggles with no idea how to respond.


    Foreign Minister Albiacs: "Prime Minister, the Russians used force to expel all refugees, and about 5,000 people died under the butcher''s knife of the Tsar''s army.


    This is a diplomatic note from the Tsarist government. The Russians have ordered us to resume the situation immediately and threatened to intervene by force. "


    Taking over the file, Middlehart sighed. In the past, when he heard that the Russians slaughtered so many Ottomans, he would definitely thunder, and now it is just a number in his ears.


    Weak countries have no diplomacy. These people die in vain, and the Ottoman Empire cannot be held accountable to the Tsarist government.


    After a long silence, Midhart said slowly: "Since the Russian Empire cannot go, send it to Persia!"


    After a pause, he added: "Are there any troubles in Austria. Has the Vienna government accepted refugees?"


    It wasn''t Midhart''s heart as hard as a stone that was forced out by reality. Insufficient domestic food is destined to starve to death.


    If refugees are allowed to stay in the country, many areas that have resumed production will also be destroyed, and there will only be more people starved to death.


    In order to keep more people, he had to be ruthless. There is also a prerequisite for this, that is, it cannot be interfered by the powers, especially Austria.


    "No, the Austrians arrested all the refugees in the name of illegal immigration. After being collected and tried, they were sent to prison."


    The law does not blame the public, it may be feasible in the later generations of the rise of Notre Dame, but there is no market in this era. No one can pick a stab at the Vienna government to act in accordance with the law.


    Middlehart was eloquent, and the result was terrible, but it was not unacceptable. With the Russian precedent ahead, Midhart''s expectations dropped from the beginning.


    ...


    At this time, the situation in Persia also changed. Seeing the snowball-like expansion of the refugee tide and the expected international interference, the British nations have been slow to unify their views, and the Persian government is aware of the danger.


    Persia is just an agricultural country with limited productivity and simply cannot afford to house so many refugees. Even simple relief is beyond their capabilities.


    The Persians also hate these locust-like uninvited guests. Let them take out money and food to help this group of people, but they are unwilling to do so.


    After repeated warnings, the Persian government once again showed the world the sharpness of the "Persian Blade" and the slaughter began.


    No matter right or wrong, everyone is fighting for survival. Refugees need to grab more food if they want to survive; the Persian government needs to protect the lives and property of the people and can only kill these uninvited guests.


    When Franz returned, the most brutal scene was staged in the Persian region, and the two sides were killed in blood.


    Without any accident, the Uighurs are doomed to defeat the regular army, even if the Ottoman government is in control.


    However, the Persians, who were victors, were not good, hesitating that the Persian army did not retain their captives, broke the path for the refugees to surrender, and the battle was extremely fierce.


    That''s all, nothing more than a big loss. The most troublesome is that there are too many refugees. It is easy to destroy them, and it is difficult to wipe them out.


    Even though the Persian army has been heavily guarded, many refugees have flowed to the rear, making the Persian place uneasy.


    Under the force of hatred, these refugees have been turned into gangsters, burning and looting along the way, doing nothing evil, and the atrocities have made the bandits and robbers ashamed.


    According to incomplete statistics, after the war, the total population of Persia dropped by 1.5 million, and the total economic volume fell by a quarter. The loss is imaginable.


    ...


    The tragedy that took place in Persia soon spread across the European continent, and the impact was far less severe than Franz thought. The vast majority of Europeans were eating melons.


    In this era, both the Ottomans and the Persians belong to races without human rights, and mainstream society does not take them as a thing at all.


    Except for a few Notre Dame parties clamoring and asking European countries to relieve refugees, most of the people are watching. I do n¡¯t have enough to eat. Who cares about others?


    In order to eat three meals a day, most workers have to work hard in the factory for more than ten hours a day, dare not get sick or take vacations, and only get paid.


    What a joke to ask the government to pay for Ottoman refugees? There is still a large group of people in the country who need relief. The government ca n¡¯t help it. They dare to give money to the enemy. This is a naked treason!


    The Madonna Party didn''t toss out a few waves and was overwhelmed by the overwhelming attacks. The Ottoman Empire did not last long. Without one hundred and eighty years, it is difficult for everyone to forget hatred.


    London


    As one of the directors of this tragedy, Prime Minister Gulston is very satisfied with the development of the situation. Although the casualties were a little bigger, it was all worth it.


    After losing so many people at one time, the internal contradictions of the Ottoman Empire have been greatly eased, and the nail that restrained Austria was finally kept.


    The massive destruction of refugees in Persia and the creation of opportunities for Britain''s invasion of Persia are two killings.


    Foreign Minister Macleans: "His Excellency the Prime Minister, this is a diplomatic note from the Ottoman government. They want us to fulfill their promises and provide them with a counterinsurance fund.


    Judging from the current situation, the biggest crisis of the Ottoman Empire has passed, and the risk of providing them with loans has been greatly reduced.


    It is not certain, however, that the Persians are now massaging refugees. In order to survive, these people are likely to return to the Ottoman Empire again.


    Perhaps this number will be greatly reduced, but as soon as one third of the people return, the Ottoman government will soon be in trouble.


    And after experiencing this, these surviving refugees may not be able to live in peace. In essence, these people have already learned badly and are not suitable for being submissive. "


    Prime Minister Gilston nodded: "This is an inevitable result, but in general, the situation in the Ottoman Empire has improved.


    These refugees turned into mobs, let the Ottoman government handle it! Neither disposition nor strict discipline has anything to do with us.


    In any case, they also helped to destroy the Persians. They are our friends. Britain never treats its friends.


    As long as we are sure that the Ottoman government has stabilized and has the ability to repay debt, we can provide them with loans.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can communicate with the French to support a nail to restrain Austria, nor can we all contribute to it.


    If the French were willing to contribute, Ottoman Army training could be entrusted to them. "


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 Chapter 596： Emperors Recipe

    Gilston wasn''t dazzled by the good news in front of him, and it was good to swallow the interests of the Ottoman Empire, but to support the Ottoman Empire to contain Austria, it was not something the British family could do.


    Now that the Ottoman Empire is declining, the Vienna government can stand idly by and let them do the work. As soon as the Ottoman Empire showed signs of change, things changed immediately.


    If one day the Vienna government comes up with a whimsical idea to remove the nail behind it, the British will actually be out of reach.


    The London government cannot fight for the Ottomans and Austria, regardless of the outcome, it will only be cheaper for the French.


    Therefore, the launch of the French was the best option. Regardless of the role of the Ottoman Empire, as long as they existed, Austria would not be able to enter the European hegemony.


    Unable to go all out, Austria naturally has no way to break through the region that hinders the unification of Germany. Even for its own strategic security, the Austrians must drag the French back.


    Fao pulled his hind legs against each other, and the British could balance the two and achieve their strategic goals.


    Macleans shook his head: "Prime Minister, this may be a little troublesome. French financial circles are not optimistic about the Ottoman Empire. After the Second Near East War, French banks did not issue a loan to the Ottoman government.


    When Napoleon III was in office, he had a bad relationship with the financial community, and he still has not eased. Even if the Paris government is willing to support the Ottoman Empire, they will not be able to spend too much money. "


    Regardless of the fact that the French financial community is a supporter of Napoleon III, there is no contradiction between the two sides. In fact, since Napoleon III encouraged the development of the real economy and the establishment of state-owned banks, the two sides have parted ways.


    Originally, Napoleon III was ousted by financial capitalists. Now that there is no major defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, financial capitalists naturally have no strength to jump back.


    However, it is an indisputable fact that the relationship between the financial community and the Paris government has deteriorated. After Napoleon IV succeeded, although the Paris government was noisy, it continued economically the policies of the Napoleon III era.


    For example: levying heavy taxes on the financial industry, limiting the maximum interest rate on loans based on the legal situation, cracking down on financial speculation, and so on.


    For national development, these practices are undoubtedly correct. But for financial capital, this hinders their financial path.


    Of course, in this age of rapid economic development in France, financial capitalists have taken the biggest cake, but people will never be satisfied, especially capitalists.


    The emperor thought that financial capital could make money by lying down, and had received enough benefits to be worthy of their contributions. However, financial capitalists did not think so.


    No big picture or long-term development has anything to do with them. The capitalists just want to take away more benefits. What is the relationship between the development of the country and them?


    The contradiction between the two sides thus arises, and the relationship becomes complicated.


    On the one hand, the capitalists recognized Napoleon III''s contribution to economic development; on the other hand, they objected to the restrictions imposed by Napoleon III, which prevented everyone from making money.


    The most direct impact of the deterioration of the relationship between the two parties is that the Paris government''s financing capacity has weakened. When you want to mobilize large amounts of capital, you must first obtain the approval of capitalists.


    If both sides agree that they can make money, then everything is good to discuss. Conversely, the financial community is not cooperating.


    Now the French financial community believes that providing loans to the Ottoman government is a high-risk business. Under this background, unless the Paris government personally guarantees, capitalists will not buy at all.


    Of course, secret exchange of interests is also possible. Many international loans have been known from the outset whether they will not be returned for collection, or they will be released. That is the result of the exchange of benefits behind them.


    For capitalists, even if loans become bad debts, losses can still be transferred out. For example: Get a vest company to take over the business and sell it to the public as a bond.


    Every year, more than three-digit banks and securities companies in the world go bankrupt, a large part of which is intentional by capitalists. Anyway, executives and bosses have made money, and it is only ordinary investors who lose money in the end.


    Gorston frowned: "Then let the French participate in the currency issue of the Ottoman Empire. In addition to the tariffs we must get, we can make some concessions in other aspects."


    The capitalist is the hardest creature to deal with, and the easiest creature to deal with. As long as the benefits are in place, all problems are not problems.


    The Prime Minister of Gullston initially promised that the French would train the Ottoman army, which is actually equivalent to giving up the arms market of the Ottoman Empire.


    The "arms trade" is huge profits, but the arms market in the Ottoman Empire is different. The biggest problem is that the Ottoman government has no money.


    When the government has no money, it is naturally impossible to update its arms. This seemingly profitable market is actually a cake.


    By contrast, tariffs and currency is the real benefit.


    To control a country''s tariffs is to control a country''s market; to control a country''s currency is to control a country''s economic lifeline.


    The best way to buy financial capitalists is to involve them in currency issuance.


    As it happens, the British have the ability to eat this part of the benefits, but there is no way to keep it, and sharing it with the French is also a practical need.


    ...


    The Vienna Palace just ended a special trip, and Franz just felt physically and mentally exhausted.


    Originally, he thought that his "home" in the previous life was because he had no money. Now he finds that this is not only a "poor" problem, but he is essentially a "home".


    This didn''t return to my old nest, and all of a sudden relaxed. To celebrate the return, the fish in the artificial lake have been ravaged.


    As a pragmatist, Franz, such as ornamental fish, never raised edible fish in artificial lakes.


    This aspect is almost contrary to Austria''s cultural traditions. Most Austrians do not like to eat seafood, especially fish, shrimp, crabs and the like, and must not be served at the table during the holiday season.


    The reason is very strange. I don''t like crabs because the crabs walk sideways, which violates the natural law given by God. I don''t like shrimp because the shrimps walk upside down. The symbolic meaning is not good.


    I do n¡¯t like it because I do n¡¯t like it.


    Of course, most people in this era are not qualified to be picky eaters. It doesn''t matter if you like it or not. The key is that these meat products are relatively cheaper.


    In addition to festivals, fish is usually the main meat on civilian tables. Taking prices in Vienna as an example, the price of 1 kg of beef = 1.4 kg of lamb = 2.3 kg of pork = 3 kg of goose = 4 kg of fish.


    Prices vary from place to place. Fish is relatively cheap along the coast and along the river, and beef and mutton are relatively cheap on the prairie. But in general, beef is the most expensive and fish and poultry are the cheapest.


    External perceptions did not affect Franz''s recipes, but the Emperor''s recipes affected the Austrian diet.


    Upward and inferior effects are indispensable in any society.


    Franz never cares whether the ingredients are expensive or cheap, as long as they are delicious.


    Under the butterfly effect of Franz, many cuisines from all over the world were introduced in advance and took root here, and the Austrian people''s dining table was enriched a lot.


    Watching the buoys constantly shaking in the water, Franz quickly turned the pulley to tighten the fishing line.


    The movement in the water was getting bigger and bigger, and the hooked fish were out of the water, and Franz''s euphoria disappeared.


    In the eyes is a small fish of about seven or eight centimeters, and Franz of the breed Shenma does not care. He is thinking about how to eat such a small fish?


    Deep-fried, steamed and braised, unfortunately it is too small even for soup. No way, this is Franz''s record in the morning.


    Haikou stepped out. It was said that it was good to take the fish he fished at noon today, but no fish was hooked, which made Franz very difficult.


    You should know that this artificial lake is not small. The fish in the lake have lived for many years. Except for the occasional scourge of the Emperor Franz, usually no one would pay attention to them.


    As far as Franz is standing, you can see fish swimming in the clear lake, and the size is not small, but there are no fish hooks.


    After much hesitation, Franz still decided to release this hard-won record. In this case, it is estimated that less than one or two, Franz really does not want to embarrass the chef.


    As for the question of lunch, it doesn''t matter. Now that the rules have been changed, since it is not hooked up, use Internet cafes. In short, fish must be available.


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 Chapter 597： Purgatory on Earth

    In West Asia, under the slaughter of the "Persian Blade", the refugee forces quickly dispersed and the Ottoman government could no longer control the refugees'' whereabouts.


    Except for the dead, only a small part of the remaining refugees fled to the Persian hinterland, and most of them returned to the Ottoman Empire.


    Everyone is afraid of death, and the refugees have persuaded the Persians who raised their butcher knives.


    It ¡¯s easy to go out and go home. It ¡¯s so difficult to send refugees out. How could the Ottoman government accept this trouble again?


    After successfully expelling the refugees, the rank of Major General Shen Dierke has become a lieutenant general, and if the immediate trouble can be solved, he will likely be promoted to another level.


    As a price, Shen Dierke is already infamous, affectionately called "the most sinister butcher" by the international media.


    The media must thank him, because his approach has kept everyone hot this year. After the Persian Holocaust, newspaper sales across Europe rose by 30%.


    Inside the headquarters, a middle-aged military officer reported with anxiety: "General, there are more and more refugees outside, and we are about to stop it."


    Lieutenant General Shen Dierke ignored it and was playing with a pair of walnuts in his hands. After half a effort, he asked gently: "Do you remember how our ancestors established the Ottoman Empire?"


    Everyone was dumbfounded. How the Ottoman Empire was established is clearly recorded in the history books. Despite a lot of beautification, the general situation is still recorded.


    However, this problem seems to have nothing to do with the matter at hand. After a pause for a while, when no one answered, Shen Dierke was not angry.


    The quality of officers of the Ottoman Empire is horrible these years. There are few true capable officers. Because of the Near East War, many people still carried the blame and were held accountable-retired. Most of the rest were related households. .


    Shen Dierke, a prominent and capable officer, is rare.


    The bad things in officialdom are actually more serious in the military. Not doing well, doing more mistakes, the same applies here.


    As long as you are serious about doing things, you must be prepared to be attacked. In this harsh environment, most people first want to protect themselves.


    Shen Dierke became so infamous so quickly, and was actually a competitor''s handwriting. Otherwise, how could the outside world know that he was the one who expelled the refugees?


    In the face of cruel reality, Shen Dierke does not expect much savvy and capable men, as long as he can complete the tasks he has arranged as required, that''s enough.


    "Weak and strong, are you familiar with the term?"


    "How did the ancestors survive the natural disaster that year? Presumably you have heard of it.


    In the final analysis, there is only one¡ªJianding Ding. Whether it is to launch a war externally or carry out internal cleaning, the essence is to reduce Dingkou. People can eat enough food without food.


    Now that there are so many refugees outside, we can''t save the relief. In this case, use the oldest method-weak meat and strong food. "


    The people''s expressions changed greatly, as if they had gone through a gigantic initiation, and suddenly they came to their senses, and they started to arrogantly.


    Annoying Shen Dierke patted the table, this is the point, but no one continued. Obviously everyone is a smart person, unwilling to take responsibility and want to protect themselves.


    "Enough! Go down and tell the refugees that we have insufficient food. Following the ancient tradition of our ancestors, only the strong can survive.


    Only with five heads can one qualify for survival. They can be submitted in batches, sent to register, and allowed to use any means outside the barracks. "


    Shen Dierke didn''t bother to care about the crowd, what kind of climate can he assume responsibility for? You know, this time is different. The ruling Ottoman Al-Shabaab is now in power.


    Idealism is the most terrifying, and they can sacrifice everything for the purpose. You don''t even need your own life, let alone a bunch of refugees?


    Infamous, it may be a disaster in other countries, but nothing at all in the Ottoman Empire. In the eyes of the ruler, this infamous general is more reliable.


    With so many refugees outside, the Ottoman government does not have enough food relief, and for domestic stability, they must be kept out of the country.


    In this context, letting refugees kill each other is undoubtedly the best option. Don''t look at Shen Dierke saying that with five heads, you can qualify for survival, and the survival rate seems to be one in six.


    In fact, once refugees kill each other, it is difficult to stop. In the end, you can survive, not to mention one-sixth, I''m afraid not even one-tenth and one-twentieth.


    Can these people really survive? Stop dreaming. It is hate that survived carrying the five heads. If this group of guys who have resentment against the Ottoman Empire survive, it is estimated that no one can sleep.


    Shen Dierke has prepared for breach of contract, and it is not a breach of contract. Murder is anti-French, and is no exception in the Ottoman Empire.


    The existence of such a series of killing several people is a recidivism wherever they are left. It is not excessive to directly execute them.


    Spicy, maybe, but in Shen Dierke''s view, he is cleaning up hidden dangers for the empire. If we don''t do this, and let this group of refugees flow into the Ottoman Empire, the whole country will be scourged.


    In the face of cruel reality, there is no such thing as right or wrong. In this cruel era, everyone is working for survival.


    He is kind and soft-hearted, and cannot survive in this age of weak meat and strong food.


    ...


    After a long period of fleeing, the nerves of refugees have actually reached the brink of collapse, and many people have even collapsed.


    The order from Shen Dierke undoubtedly ignited the last madness. I don''t know who took the lead, the refugee camp was completely chaotic.


    Except for a few people who are still sane, they took the opportunity to escape to the marginal area, and most of them madly attacked the people around them, as if they were going to take the opponent''s head in exchange for their own vitality.


    There is no **** on earth.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, looking at the information in his hands, Franz was also stunned by the Ottoman riots. Instead of scolding the Ottoman government with outside newspapers, he analyzed the gains and losses rationally.


    I have to admit that the Ottoman Empire has been brilliant for so many years, or it has a unique way of survival.


    At least fiercely, European countries are out of reach. They are not only **** the enemy, but also on their own.


    Even if the brothers invaded the Russian Army in the Middle East War, they were afraid of international public opinion and did not dare to play with it, but the Ottoman government dared.


    Don''t look at Shen Dierke being scolded miserably. From the perspective of Franz, he was pushed out to be a scapegoat. The one who is really qualified to make a decision is still the Ottoman government in Ankara.


    Prime Minister Felix: "We still underestimated the Ottoman Empire. Because of this fierceness, we cannot be underestimated.


    I propose to step up the suppression of the Ottoman Empire and take advantage of this opportunity to intervene to support the independence of Armenians and not leave any opportunity for the Ottoman Empire to rise. "


    Afraid of being afraid of horizontal, horizontal afraid of death.


    This sentence is also applicable to the country. Anyone who encounters a dead country will have a headache. The current Ottoman Empire has a certain meaning of death.


    The prestigious name established by the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years is not so easy to dissipate. The fierceness that is flowing now makes Prime Minister Felix think back to the past and can''t help raising his vigilance.


    Franz shook his head: "The fierceness of the Ottoman Empire cannot be underestimated, but after this battle, it is impossible for them to revive.


    Now is the industrial age, and population is the most precious wealth. How many people are there in the Ottoman Empire, and how many of them are young?


    The Ottoman Empire must develop for decades. This is only a theoretical number, and it does not take into account the national and religious issues at home.


    Supporting Armenian independence now appears to have weakened the Ottoman Empire and actually helped the Sudanese government. The reduction of a piece of land also eased the ethnic conflicts in the country.


    Rather than secretly support the Armenian independence movement and let them consume the strength of the Ottoman Empire internally.


    Increasing the confidence of Britain and France by the way, let them devote part of their vigorous energy into the pit of the Ottoman Empire, so as not to stare at us every day. "


    It''s not that Franz despised the Ottoman Empire, but the facts tell him that the Ottoman Empire has lost the possibility of rising.


    The current Ottoman Empire has a population of 10 million, which is an unknown number. This also includes a large number of ethnic minorities. After the civil war ends, the population will further decrease.


    In order to industrialize, the Ottoman Empire must not only solve the problem of labor shortages, but also consider domestic religious issues.


    By the time they solve these problems, time has passed. Without solving these fundamental problems, even with the support of Britain and France, they can only build an army that appears to be quite combat-friendly on the surface.


    There are too many cases in the original time and space to prove that a country must be all-round powerful if it wants to become strong. Just training a new army doesn''t actually do much.


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 Chapter 598： Struggling……

    The focus of all Europe is on Western Asia, with the exception of the Prussian government. There is no way to deal with a bunch of bad things at home. Where can I focus on the broken things of other people''s homes?


    Even if the Ottoman Empire was a potential ally of the Prussian kingdom, it had no effect. Britain and France dare to support the Ottoman Empire, and the Prussian government dare not intervene.


    From the standpoint of the Kingdom of Prussia, a strong Ottoman empire was in their interest, but once they supported the Ottoman empire, they would offend Austria.


    This multiple choice question is easy to do. Britain and France are strong, not afraid of revenge in Austria, and the knife behind them is also stunned.


    The Kingdom of Prussia wouldn''t work. The threat of the Russians had made them restless, and it was obviously an unwise choice to provoke Austria.


    The international public opinion is very interesting now, and everyone is very unified. Then the Persian government and the Ottoman government were arrested and scolded together. Both of them shared the firepower and were notorious together.


    But international politics are different, and they are directly divided into two factions. Britain and France supported the Ottoman Empire, and Austria and Russia supported the Persian government.


    All in all, this time the Ottoman government has done something unethical. In addition to a bit of extreme means, Persia is actually a victim in itself.


    Most small countries in Europe sympathize with Persia more, but this is of no use. When it comes to the game of big powers, the small powers simply do not dare to make arbitrary statements. At this time, their own wishes are not important.


    Against this background, an international investigation team was formed, and both parties were drawing in the Kingdom of Prussia. As long as they were willing to stand in the team, they could almost settle.


    But savvy William I made the most correct choice-neutral. There is no way, it is the same "pulling", and it has different performances at different times.


    It seems that the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, are all vying to win over the Prussian kingdom. In fact, they are not willing to bid. The so-called "promise of interest" is actually just drawing cakes, but they are not visible.


    Without enough benefits, the Kingdom of Prussia will naturally not jump out of the team. William I was very clear that the struggle between Britain, France, Austria and Austria was actually limited, and it had not reached the point where you would die.


    Don''t worry about the crisis in West Asia. The two sides seem to be in a stalemate. In fact, they are arguing in the international investigation team. The three-nation alliance still exists as the best proof.


    Standing in the team under the condition that the three major nations "fight without breaking" is really tired. Did n¡¯t God have to ask to stand in the team, he took the initiative to come to the door, did n¡¯t he ask for help?


    ...


    In Berlin''s Royal Palace, William I''s face was gloomy and terrible, as if everyone owed tens of millions of marks. Obviously, there had been too much trouble recently.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedmanhuis reported: "His Majesty, the Germans are urging again, this is their diplomatic note." (German Federal Empire for short: Germany)


    William I: "Aren''t there more than half a year? Tell the Germans that we will be handed over within the stipulated period.


    Prime Minister, immigration in the Rhineland region must be accelerated. There is also a need to mobilize as many companies as possible to move, and the current relocation process is too slow. "


    The two countries have signed a land transaction contract. The Rhineland region already belongs to the German Federal Empire. However, such a large-scale territorial transaction must not be completed in a day or two.


    There are many institutions and personnel to be withdrawn by the Berlin government, so the transfer period between the two sides is one year, from June 15, 1875 to June 15, 1876.


    It is now time for the handover in the Rhineland region, but the Prussian kingdom has not yet had time to complete the withdrawal and naturally refused to handover.


    From the standpoint of the German Federal Empire, of course, the earlier the transfer, the better. Although the transaction was endorsed by European countries, there is no need to worry about the Prussians turning back.


    But now Prussia is struggling to manipulate the Rhineland region, and these assets can theoretically be regarded as belonging to the German Federal Empire. By completing the handover a day earlier, the German Federal Empire could recover many losses.


    Being criticized by the king for "slow moving", Prime Minister Mao Qi also wanted to cry without tears. It is not that the government does not work hard, but the immigration is really troublesome.


    This is not enough to get people back. It is also necessary to carry out the most basic resettlement and find a job that can support their families.


    Otherwise, even if they return to Prussia, they will leave again.


    The Kingdom of Prussia does not prohibit population movements. The immigration offices to Austria this year are located in all the major cities in the German region, as long as the follow-up costs for registration are covered.


    Special-skilled talents also come with a field trip opportunity. If you are not satisfied, you can reject the immigration, and you will be reimbursed for the return trip. This service is absolutely in place.


    Faced with such a strong competitor, how can the Berlin government not work hard? Although the living conditions in the country are better, the people must have jobs to support themselves!


    The Berlin government is not immigrants who have not cracked down on this kind of grabbing behavior, but the immigration window on the bright side has been closed, and the immigration window in the secret still exists.


    Not to mention now, even in the 21st century, various underground migration channels exist. As long as there are interests, they cannot be banned.


    Encouraging capitalists to relocate is even more difficult. Everyone who has always been a profitable business rushes to do it, and no one loses money in buying and selling.


    In the Rhineland region, coal and iron resources are abundant, transportation is advanced, and various industrial supporting facilities are readily available. Moving back to Prussia may not be necessary.


    The land has been developed, and the local snake has risen a long time ago. Now, you can only get involved in it if you step in.


    In the undeveloped regions of Poland and Lithuania, various supporting facilities are incomplete, transportation needs to be improved urgently, and the distribution of resources is unknown to everyone. The most important thing is market changes.


    In the Rhineland region, in addition to local sales of capitalist industrial and commercial products, a large part of them were exported to neighboring countries such as Austria, France, Belgium, and the German Federation.


    After the relocation, affected by transportation, these traditional markets have to say goodbye to them. Maybe in the future, Poland and Lithuania will develop, and the local market will be very good, but capitalists can''t wait.


    The reality is not a network segment. The so-called cultivation market is, for most capitalists, a cup of "poisonous chicken soup".


    Before nurturing the market, the first thing to do is survive. If you can''t live on, how big the future market is, what does it have to do with you?


    When it comes to self-interest, capitalists are smart people. Even as many preferential policies as promised by the Berlin government cannot change the risks posed by relocation.


    Mao Qi: "Your Majesty, the immigration government has done its best. We have to resettle 100,000 immigrants every month. This is already very fast.


    For many immigrant families, we have only solved the employment of one labor force. In order for the people to survive, the government has to issue additional subsidies.


    Domestic enterprises have been overcrowded. In order to solve the problem of immigration employment, we have to increase public infrastructure investment and artificially create jobs.


    Schools, hospitals, railways, highways, urban reconstruction, water conservancy projects ... Almost all basic industries that require a lot of labor, we are investing on a large scale. "


    This is the fact that the execution of the Berlin government has shocked the world, and completed the resettlement of nearly one million people in a short period of time, which can be regarded as a world record.


    This is not the same as Austria''s control of East Prussia in the past. The Austrian African site is large enough to be scattered everywhere. In each city below, there are thousands of people.


    If there are not enough jobs, you can also directly arrange to plant and mine. The so-called resettlement pressure does not exist at all.


    The issue of the relocation of capitalists was not mentioned by Mauchiti. This is really no way, high risk should have corresponded to high profit, but this time the industry relocation only has risk.


    Poland and Lithuania are not without resources, at least in the early stage of the industrial revolution. The problem is that you have to repair the road first!


    On the map, there are many rivers in Poland, and most of them are suitable for navigation. It seems that shipping is developed.


    In fact, the slightest difference on the map, in reality, is a gap of tens or hundreds of kilometers. Seems not far away, but for most companies, it is already very deadly.


    The Berlin government is working hard to build roads, and perhaps these problems will disappear in the near future. But the capitalists will not choose to share the adversity with the country, they can only share prosperity.


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 Chapter 599： Talent

    In the industrial era, the Berlin government has recognized the importance of population, especially the labor force with a certain level of knowledge.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is the first country in the world to complete compulsory education. The Rhineland region is also the most industrially developed region in the Kingdom of Prussia. A large number of basic talents are gathered locally.


    These people are exactly what the Kingdom of Prussia needs right now. In the initial stage of industrial development, the demand for high-skilled personnel is not large, but the demand for ordinary skilled workers is the largest.


    After the Second Industrial Revolution broke out, Austria was able to surpass British and French laws, not to say how advanced Austria''s technology was, nor how big was Franz''s prophetic ability. The most important factor was the number of engineers.


    Without enough basic talents, no matter how advanced the technology is, it cannot be quickly transformed into industrial production.


    With the development of industrial technology, the demand for basic talents is increasing. Compulsory education is being pursued in all subsequent generations, which is the result of the forced market.


    The old-time empire with rich resources sits behind in the second industrial revolution and loses in the number of basic talents.


    When they reacted, it was too late. Competitors cannot stand still and give you decades to develop talent.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has always maintained a high investment in military expenditures, and the domestic economy has not collapsed. In addition to the strong political skills of the Berlin government, the advantage in population quality is also an important factor.


    In theory, anyone who has completed compulsory education has the potential to become an ordinary skilled worker. If you work hard, becoming an engineer is not impossible.


    Most low-end engineers have grown up as skilled workers, and basic cultural knowledge is a necessary condition.


    If anyone makes statistics, it will be found that although the population of the Kingdom of Prussia is far lower than that of Britain and France, the number of basic engineers is not less than that of Britain and France.


    If only the Kingdom of Prussia is being developed, talents are certainly sufficient. William I would not attach so much importance to immigration. The key is that the Kingdom of Poland needs to be developed.


    In the era of the Tsarist government, the serf system was implemented in Poland. Education was a patent of only a few people, and ordinary people were purely illiterate.


    After Poland''s independence, although the abolition of slavery and efforts to develop education, but the results are not optimistic.


    An idealist government always makes policy decisions only on the surface, and does not consider the actual situation at all.


    The Polish government has ignored the fact that there is a shortage of teachers and a lack of finances, blindly follow the compulsory education, and even go further than Puao.


    Ideas are good, but reality does not allow it, and the final plan can only stay on paper. Except for the construction of several face-to-face engineering schools for the children of the nobles, the practical significance to the country is equal to zero.


    Now that the Popo Federation is established, the task of developing Poland has fallen to the Berlin government, and the demand for talent has naturally increased greatly.


    William I: "No matter what we think of, we must immigrate as much as possible. Industrial development in the country requires talent, and assimilation in Poland requires immigration.


    Former Polish Revolutionaries headed by Donbrowski have been very disturbed recently. They have been resisting the work of national integration, and the government''s next task is very heavy. "


    For the Kingdom of Prussia, Poland''s weight was still too large to swallow at all. In order to stabilize the situation in Poland, the Berlin government had to compromise with Polish local powers.


    However, the compromise is also divided. The former Polish government headed by East Brovsky is the one who has suffered the most from the interests of the Popo merger. The two sides have no possibility of compromise.


    When I first arrived, in order to maintain local stability, even if I knew that the former Polish government was secretly doing small moves, William I could not do anything to them.


    It can''t move on the bright surface, but wearing small shoes is still indispensable within the rules.


    Mao Qi persuaded: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The focus of the government''s work will still be on resettlement.


    The biggest problem now is the corruption of the Polish government. The federal government has just been established. In order to maintain local stability, we are not convenient to fight hard.


    When the situation stabilizes, the government will conduct an assessment of public officials, kick out malfeasance and corruption, and clean up government in Poland. "


    Accounting must be available after the fall, but not now. Although the former Polish government was ousted, the strength of the Revolutionary Party cannot be underestimated.


    In particular, the army formed by the Polish government in the later years was a close faith cultivated by the Revolutionary Party. The combat effectiveness of these troops is not bad. But there are still tens of thousands of people. If it''s really urgent, it''s not good to have a dead fish.


    Originally, Prussia annexed the Kingdom of Poland, it was a bit far-fetched, if another civil war broke out. That hurts the morale of the people.


    The method adopted by the Berlin government was to boil frogs in warm water. The defeat of the Polish army in the Russian-Polish war provided the Berlin government with the opportunity to intervene in the army.


    On the pretext of war losses, William I took the opportunity to abolish the designation of the four infantry divisions of the Kingdom of Poland, and the remaining troop formation was also compressed to varying degrees.


    Of course, while compressing the establishment, William I was also expanding his arms. This is not a contradiction. The troops being abolished are all lost on the battlefield.


    If it is a heroic army that has won the battle, it is naturally impossible to abolish it. The problem is that the Polish army lost, and it lost miserably, so the abolition number became reasonable.


    Rebuilding the new name, the remaining officers of the original army are destined to be marginalized. As the defeated generals, even if they were retired, no one could say anything.


    William I did not do that. Some of these people were transferred to the reserve and some remained in the active service. It depends on the standing team.


    The Polish army was trained by the Prussians in one hand, and pro-Puists are naturally indispensable. When setting up a new army, naturally give priority to their own people.


    After some operation, the revolutionary party''s armed forces have been compressed by less than half. This is the basis for William I''s desire to move the revolutionary party.


    Now confronted by the Prime Minister, William I was very upset. However, his city was deep, and even officials such as Bismarck could tolerate it in time and space, and naturally could accept Mao Qi''s uprightness.


    Capable people usually have bigger tempers, which makes William I helpless.


    After thinking rationally for a moment, William I nodded: "Wait a minute! Collect evidence now and calculate together in the future."


    William I had already passed his youthful years. He liked to think twice before doing anything. After realizing the possible risks, he resolutely chose to take a step back.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman reminded: "His Majesty, the International Conference on the Massacre in West Asia is about to be held in Jerusalem, and we need to make a choice.


    The current situation in the country is not yet clear. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to maintain neutrality and avoid participating in the diplomatic game between Britain, France, and Austria. "


    The international situation is not unclear, it is totally a mess. The three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, cooperated and confronted each other, causing diplomats in European countries to collapse.


    In this context, blindly standing in line is very easy to lose. What if the boss just reconciled when he just stood in the team and offended someone?


    There is nothing to talk about in front of the interests. The cooperation between Britain, France, Austria and Austria is because of the interests, and the confrontation is also because of the interests.


    Fortunately, the three parties are now very sensible. Even if confrontation occurs, they have not pulled everyone into the water, limiting the confrontation to the rules.


    ...


    In Vienna, at a time when the Prussians were hesitant, negotiations between Britain, France, and Austria over the division of interests began in secret.


    One of the most important reasons for the great powers is their thick skin.


    It seems that the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are balancing each other, but this is only a simple effort to show the outside world. Secretly everyone has been sitting at the negotiating table for a long time.


    The West Asia issue is just a shadow. The conflict between Ottoman and Persia, from the standpoint of Britain, France, and Austria, is actually a house for children.


    The refugees are almost dead, and there is no need to talk about this issue. In this age of weak meat and strong food, "right or wrong" is the least controversial value.


    The international community will not sanction Ottomans because the Ottoman Empire expelled refugees into Persia and caused major losses to Persian.


    Similarly, the international community will not hold the Persian government responsible for killing refugees.


    In addition to verbal condemnation, it is more the division of interests of the three countries: Britain, France, and Austria. This is the main issue at present.


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 Chapter 600： Bewildered

    After the end of the 19th century, the colonial wave came to an end. The land suitable for colonization in the world has been divided up, and all that remains is leftovers and hard bones.


    With the continuous deepening of colonial expansion, buffers between countries no longer exist, and international conflicts are increasing.


    In particular, the competition for the remaining land is intensified. This situation continued until the "English-Burmese War", after the British and Austrian countries had a serious pk in South Africa, everyone realized the horrors of the war, and then calmed down.


    The essence of European colonialism was to make money, not the so-called land expansion. While conducting a colonial scramble, we must first consider the issue of investment and returns.


    The three countries of Britain, France, and Austria were all big winners in the colonial era. Even the French empire with the fewest colonies started at 10 million square kilometers.


    As vested interests, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, are full. The pursuit of the colonies is not so fanatical, the most fertile areas have been divided up, and the remaining scrap areas are no longer worth the confrontation of the three countries.


    The British took the initiative to form an alliance between the three countries. In addition to splitting the Franco-Austrian alliance, it was also necessary to alleviate the conflict between France and Austria.


    Opening the map shows that Britain, France, Austria and Austria have occupied half of the earth. As long as no problems occur within the three countries, this hegemony cannot be shaken at all.


    For vested interests, stability is the best option. Everyone wears shoes now and can''t play as hard as the barefoot period.


    The tripod is the most stable framework. Before the balance is broken, the world situation is difficult to chaos. Including the contradictions between Russia and Russia, the three countries deliberately let them go.


    It is better for three countries to divide the world together than for four or five countries to divide the world together.


    Prussia and Russia are not weak. If they do not confront each other, they also have the strength to participate in dividing the world. This is something that no old empire wants to see.


    Under the common will of the three countries, the contradiction between Russia and Russia cannot be resolved. Just like the contradiction between France and Germany in the original time and space, there is no possibility of relaxation without distinguishing a victory or defeat.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz also had high expectations for the three-nation conference. Don''t look at Britain, France, Austria and the three countries confronting each other, but we still agree on the core issues.


    For example: maintaining European stability, combating the challengers of the new empire, and consolidating the world hegemony of the three countries.


    If you look at the distribution of hegemony, Britain, France and Austria are basically 4.2: 3.0: 2.8. Judging from the statistics alone, Austria seems to be losing money and totally inconsistent with its national strength.


    However, accounts cannot be counted this way. The so-called hegemony is essentially the right to speak internationally. The time of Austria''s colonial expansion was much later than that of Britain and France, and its influence abroad was naturally not comparable to that of Britain and France.


    This cannot be changed overnight. Anyway, as long as the substantive interests are in hand, it is enough. Franz, the international influence, is not in a hurry.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg submitted a document: "Sir, this is the draft of the first day of negotiations. There are two main parts:


    First, clarify the sphere of influence of each country based on the treaty situation, reduce international conflicts, and may invite other colonial countries to participate in the later stage;


    Second, the joint suppression of potential competitors, the British also classified according to the size of the threat.


    The first echelons are: the Russian Empire and the United States of America;


    The second echelon are: Commonwealth of Popo, Confederate States of America, Spain;


    There are more third tiers, including: Nordic Federation, German Federal Empire, Brazil, Argentina ...


    All in all, with the exception of the first and second echelon countries, the rest is not a concern. These countries may have development potential, but in the short term no one can see any signs of rising. "


    There is no doubt that this threat report is simply made up. Now the British people are really worried that the threat is only France and Austria, and other countries are far from them.


    I really want the three countries of Britain, France, Austria to cooperate sincerely. Unless the Russian Empire opens and swallows the Federation of Popo, then the three countries may panic and attack together.


    Otherwise, everyone will talk about it or make it difficult in diplomacy. It is usually impossible to directly target, and the relations between the three countries are not so good. It is too difficult for everyone to let go of alert cooperation.


    Franz accepted the document: "Let''s talk about sphere of influence first! What areas do we need to pay for?


    To suppress the emergence of new powers, this is not an overnight problem. As long as we do not allow the United States to unite, and let Russia and Russia not separate the victory and defeat. "


    It''s not that Franz didn''t know the importance of suppressing competitors. The problem is that these countries still have limited power, and everyone is unaware of the threat.


    The British can put forward this early, it is considered a strategic vision. But these threats only exist in the future, full of uncertainty, and the benefits of dividing spheres of influence are in sight.


    Politics cannot be taken for granted, and no one can ignore the immediate interests in order to fight against possible enemies in the future.


    Rather than worrying about potential competitors, consider your immediate competitors first. It is good to have a good vision and a long-term perspective, but the prerequisite for all this is that Austria is still strong.


    If you are not strong enough to share world hegemony, then even if you eliminate these potential competitors, that is to make wedding dresses for others.


    Weissenberg replied: "This time, the scope is very broad and covers almost the entire world. It includes the Mediterranean, Western Asia, the South Ocean, the Far East, Africa, South America and other regions.


    Our interests are mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean, Africa, South Ocean, South America, and Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. "


    Franz was shocked that if the plan became a reality, the international situation would change dramatically.


    The division of spheres of influence by the major colonial empires through the treaty situation seems to have little effect. In fact, as long as an agreement is reached, conflicts between countries will be reduced by half.


    Even if there is a conflict, you can involve the three major powers in mediation, which greatly reduces the possibility of war.


    From this point of view, it does not look like John Bull''s style at all. When did the British love peace?


    Well, Franz admits that he is biased against the British, but this is the conclusion that countless cases have accumulated.


    In the last few hundred years, more than half of the wars in Europe have been related to the British, but it has nothing to do with peace-loving.


    "Do you know why, why did the British suddenly want to reduce international conflict?"


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 Chapter 601： No longer the protagonist

    After some research and discussion, Franz finally came up with an unexpected answer-the British couldn''t stand it.


    This "unable to support" does not mean that the British are about to die. In fact, the British Empire is at its peak. No one can threaten their world empire.


    It''s just that the colonial empire is essentially for making money. Now there are too many international conflicts. Countries stab each other and dig holes, which greatly increases the cost of colonial maintenance.


    The investment is getting larger and larger, but the gains have not increased simultaneously, and sometimes because of turmoil. In this context, it is not surprising that the London government wants to stop this unnecessary struggle and reduce the cost of colonization.


    There was also a colonial conference (Berlin Conference) in the original time and space, but it was brought up by the Belgians. Leopold II successfully used the contradictions between the powers to successfully get the Congo region.


    Now that the Congo region has fallen into the hands of Austria early, the African continent is almost divided up, and Leopold II will naturally not do useless work.


    The Berlin conference is not going to happen now, and the major colonial empires still lack an opportunity to communicate in depth and mediate conflicts.


    Although Britain, France, Austria and the three countries formed an alliance, they only reached an agreement on the core issue. As for the details of each colony, we have not had time to discuss it.


    Don''t look at the three major countries occupying an advantage in the partition of the colonies, just think that they can do whatever they want, in fact, the major colonial empires are not easy to mess with.


    Perhaps their military strength is not as good as that of the Three Kingdoms, but they can still do it secretly with a knife, such as spreading nationalism and supporting the colonial independence movement.


    The recent upsurge of colonies is the best proof. If anyone counts, the number of uprisings in the colonies is increasing year by year.


    If this situation continues, no one should want to make money happily. Especially the British, who have the most colonies, have the highest cost of domination.


    The Vienna government''s feeling is not obvious. It was caused by Austria''s colonial policy and special geographical environment.


    Although Austria''s colony area is not small, the indigenous population is not large. There are not many people. Where can I get messy again?


    The rebellion that can be suppressed by the police is not worth mentioning at all. In contrast, the British are tragedy. Not only is the territory the largest, but the population is also the largest.


    Nearly half of the colonial uprisings that have broken out in recent years have occurred in British colonies. The London government has no problem unless it is in a hurry.


    This is the result of the hatred of the English people everywhere. On the surface, everyone dare not do anything to them, but stabbed secretly without pressure.


    In addition, Austria alone invests millions of SHIELDs every year, which is used to export various doctrines and ideas, most of which are targeted at the British.


    It is not that the London government did not fight back, the problem is that they could not find suitable chess pieces, otherwise the British would not make great efforts to keep the Ottoman Empire.


    The British eat most of the colonial movement and offend the most. Now not only Austria, almost every major colonial empire in Europe is secretly doing small moves.


    As long as no such evidence is found, apart from secret revenge, the London government is powerless on the bright side.


    Even if they are trying to make excuses and exert diplomatic pressure on small countries, France and Austria will jump out of the round and let them vent nowhere.


    This is a disadvantage of large numbers of people. The total population of the British colonies is as high as 450 million, the total population of the French colonies is only 40-50 million, and the total population of the Austrian colonies is less than 30 million.


    In the colonial movement, the British received the most generous returns and also paid the highest cost of domination.


    "Population is wealth" is not always correct. It also requires a process of transformation. Only by using the population can wealth be created.


    There is no doubt that the British could not make use of so many people in the colonies. Otherwise, don''t say Austria and the two countries, even if the European countries together, are not their opponents.


    In colonial development, Austria was the most fully utilized labor force. This is not the start of Franz, nor is it how well the Vienna government manages it, it is entirely determined by the quality of the population.


    The population of the Austrian colonies is small, but European immigrants and their descendants account for more than half of the total population.


    This number is incomparable to Britain and France. The population base determines that they cannot afford so many immigrants. Without enough immigrants, local indigenous productivity is very backward, and the wealth created is naturally limited.


    The French should feel this deepest. From the perspective of the financial revenue of the colonies alone, the French colonies have lost money for many years.


    It''s no surprise that the colonies lost money not only through the French family, but almost all colonial empires.


    However, it usually starts at the beginning of colonial development, and after a certain degree of development, it will turn a profit, and only a few colonies have been losing money.


    Austria is one of the representatives. At its peak, it lost tens of millions of SHIELDs every year. Even now, there are still many places that are losing money. Generally speaking, it has only achieved a balance of payments.


    Of course, this is simply a calculation of the direct fiscal revenue of the colonial government. The situation changes if the colony adds to the domestic economy.


    The English people hate it, that is, they occupy the most fertile land. Even the most backward methods of governance can make direct profits and earn more than everyone else.


    In contrast, the French were tragedy. Compared with the same period in history, they carried out the "Desert Empire" more thoroughly.


    Since it is a desert empire, naturally do not expect how fertile the land is. Before the underground natural resources were developed, French Africa was a bad land concentration camp.


    Had it not been for Napoleon III who emigrated from the Balkans and Italy in that year and carried out a certain degree of development in the North African region, I am afraid it would be even worse.


    Of course, having more desert is not bad. At least in terms of dominance costs, the French spend little.


    In other areas, chaotic parties can run around and drill ravines. Desert areas are dead as long as they are far from the oasis. Therefore, the French rule in North Africa is quite solid.


    Having clarified his thinking, Franz was very clear: It is the general trend to negotiate and mediate international disputes and reduce international conflicts.


    Driven by interests, almost all colonial empires have a desire to reduce the cost of colonial rule. If blocked in this context, it stands on the opposite side of everyone.


    Franz doesn''t like mantis blocking the car. Since it is a common demand of everyone, then get involved.


    Austria is also a member of the colonial empire, reducing some disputes is also a profit, but not as much as the British.


    Franz: "It is good for everyone to ease international conflicts and reduce the cost of maintaining the colonies. We don''t need to be this villain.


    Now let''s think about what areas we can get this time. "


    Can colonial maintenance costs really be reduced?


    Franz didn''t believe it deep down!


    Maybe it can be reduced in a short time, but it is destined to increase in the long run. Especially in densely populated areas, the cost of future **** will inevitably increase significantly.


    Everything else is easy to handle. Only the things of thought and doctrine are uncontrollable. As long as they are passed out, they cannot be taken back.


    The seeds have been sprinkled, and no one knows when, they will take root and sprout, and then flower and bear fruit.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, this partition meeting, in fact, we have been reduced to spectators. There are too few places suitable for us and available.


    The only areas left for colonization are the Ottoman Empire, Persia, the Far East, parts of the Indo-China Peninsula, and parts of East Africa.


    South America is barely considered, but they have become independent, and due to the cost of domination, these regions are only suitable as economic colonies.


    The Ottoman Empire is most suitable for us. In other regions, competitors are either too strong or too far away. We can''t reach it, and we can''t afford it.


    Britain and France will not let us annex the Ottoman Empire, so it is difficult for us to gain something this time. "


    "Economic colony" This is a new concept proposed by European scholars as the cost of colonial rule has been rising.


    In simple terms, the cost of direct rule is too high. Instead, it will support agent rule and gain wealth through unequal trade agreements.


    There are still many supporters of this concept. In everyone''s perception, the colony is for making money. As long as it can make money, it does not matter how it governs.


    Prime Minister Felix has proposed large colonies. In addition, there are still many scraps, but because the area is too small or the economic value is too low, it is not worthy of attention.


    Of these areas that need to be divided, the richest is undoubtedly the Far East, but the situation here is the most complicated, with the powers gathering.


    Austria has no foundation on the ground and has missed the opportunity to participate. Moreover, the distance is too far to exceed the limit of Austrian power.


    Persians are regarded by the British as something in their pockets, and in the vicinity of India, John Bull is so desperate that he will turn his face with anyone who touches it.


    The Prussian Kingdom of the Indochina peninsula occupies a corner, the British join together, and the French are desperately fighting again. At this time, the Austrian join will definitely be squeezed out.


    For East Africa, Austria is an unnecessary "chicken rib". The economic value is limited, and it will lose money for a long time. The strategic place has been quickly taken by the British, and it is almost impossible to get it.


    Although South American countries are suitable as economic colonies, because of distance, Britain and France have greater influence locally, and Austria with influence is also close to Colombia, a colony in Central America.


    Franz nodded helplessly, the last colonial feast, Austria is no longer the protagonist. Take part in it, and will be pushed out by the joint.


    "I''m too greedy. The benefits Austria has gained are enough. It''s very hateful. It''s time to digest it.


    This time we will divide the feast, and we will keep our existing interests. It is a pleasant surprise to have a harvest, and don''t be sad if you don''t. For some leftovers, it''s not worth it. "


    After adjusting his mindset in time, Franz was relaxed a lot. Greed is the original sin of human beings. If greed cannot be controlled, sooner or later they will embark on a path of no return.


    Many countries participated in this feast. It seems that the remaining benefits are not small. In fact, there is not much to be allocated to the hands of a specific country.


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 Chapter 602： Constitutional monarchy

    Not competing does not mean not participating in the competition, even if you are not interested, you can go for fun.


    With Austria''s current strength, no one can ignore it, it is indispensable.


    Even if you don''t fight for colonies, that will pay off. Concessions have been made here, and losses can be made up elsewhere.


    Interest exchange is the essence of international diplomacy. How do you want to take advantage and not pay?


    The benefits are all for your family. How can other countries mix? Can''t afford it, can''t you hide it, just don''t play with you.


    It''s not the age of a dominance. No country can cover the sky with one hand. If you don''t want to be alone, it is best to follow the rules of the game.


    Once the rules of the game are broken, the biggest loss must be the rule maker. Because the rules are set by the makers in order to protect their own interests, no one can guarantee that they will occupy a dominant position in the reshuffle.


    Unfortunately, Britain, France, Austria and Austria are all established empires. They have personally participated in and dominated the rules of the game. The rules of the game now represent Austria''s interests.


    Having set a big policy and specific negotiation work, Franz does not need to worry about it. What you can get will not be known until after negotiations.


    Franz can''t judge the strategic goals of each country. The so-called advance targeting is completely nonsense.


    Just like the diplomacy of the British, people who do not know think that the British have formulated a series of plans, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs starts diplomatic work in accordance with the plans formulated in advance.


    However, according to Franz''s knowledge, there is no so-called long-term diplomatic plan in British diplomacy, and there is only one core of diplomatic work-national interests.


    Specific plans are made temporarily based on actual conditions. Making detailed plans in advance does not apply to diplomacy.


    International diplomacy is changing. Today is the enemy. Maybe tomorrow will become friends. Even friends and foes cannot be sure. How can you ensure that other countries will go according to your plan?


    Any successful foreign power will flexibly adjust its foreign policy plan around international interests, rather than follow the plan mechanically.


    Franz sees this very accurately. The most important foreign policy of Austria two decades ago was the Russian-Australian alliance, but now it has become the Anglo-French, Austrian, and three-nation alliance.


    ...


    Coordinating international relations and easing the conflict between the major colonial empires also involves the distribution of the remaining colonies. Obviously, this cannot be done overnight. This negotiation is bound to be protracted.


    Jerusalem, European nations conference on mediating the conflict between soil waves has begun. Before the meeting, Ottoman and Persia had exchanged fire on the border many times.


    It''s just that they have scruples about each other and are trying to exercise restraint as much as possible, and the conflict has been suppressed by the top leaders of the two countries.


    All in all, the two sides have won and lost each other, and Persia has suffered a little. Franz was very disappointed with this result. He originally planned to support Persia to add chaos to the British. Now he has to regret to dispel this idea.


    Even fighting against the Ottoman army, which has suffered a lot of vitality, can not obtain an overwhelming advantage. Such chess pieces have no investment value.


    It is better to support Afghanistan. Although this **** can only be used as a soldier, people are also soldiers who have crossed the river. Although the weight is small, the combat effectiveness is still reliable.


    With the support of Russia and Austria, Afghanistan has also trained a new army over the years. Unfortunately, Afghanistan is too poor, limited by financial resources, and trained only three infantry divisions of dissatisfaction.


    This is already the result of the Afghan government''s weak armies and joining the Austrian funding. Otherwise, they could not even afford a modern infantry division.


    In contrast, the situation in Persia is much better, even if it has fallen, the family base is not comparable to Afghanistan.


    If the government is strong enough, it is not difficult to train more than 100,000 or 200,000 modern army. The presence of so many troops is enough to dispel the British ambitions.


    All in all, feudal agricultural nations are not suitable for the era of hot weapons, and their meagre fiscal revenue determines their upper limit.


    The Jerusalem conference was in trouble right from the start, and everyone knew that there was no way to tell the results here.


    Whether it''s Ottomans or Persia, there are big powers behind them. As long as the boss behind the scenes is still pulling the skin, they can only support it.


    Unfortunately, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, are still in trouble. It is impossible to produce results at the negotiating table.


    Persia demanded the Ottoman Empire to compensate for the losses, and the Ottomans asked Persia to pay their pensions. The atmosphere was very tense, and the representatives of the two countries had to fight directly.


    ...


    At the same time that the Jerusalem conference was deadlocked, the British also fulfilled their promise to the Ottoman Empire, and the first three million pounds of war loans were already in place.


    For Prime Minister Midhart, this is the first good news he has received since he took charge of the Ottoman Empire.


    With this money, we can suppress domestic rebellions and restore domestic order. Then we will carry out social reforms to re-emerge the Ottoman Empire and avenge shame on Austria and Russia.


    Well, this seems to be thinking a little bit too much. But idealists are understandable, their ideas are always beyond their capabilities.


    Al-Shabaab official Mahathra whispered: "The Prime Minister, His Majesty has frequently called for conservatives and religious leaders in recent days.


    All conversations were conducted in secret, but judging from the expressions of these people''s departure, they should be very happy.


    After coming down, these people were extremely low-key, and even the daily interpersonal communication decreased.


    At the same time they secretly increased their secret letters, including several military generals who had contact with them. According to preliminary judgment, their plot was directed at us. "


    Al-Shabaab came to power through a coup, and Abdul Hamid II supported them.


    However, the Sudan is not at peace. Before his succession, he supported the Ottoman Al-Shabaab. Otherwise, he would not succeed, but the situation changed after the succession.


    Abdul Hamid II was unwilling to be a puppet sultan. Originally close to Al-Shabaab, he was naturally driven by conservatives to the conservatives.


    Now that the Ottoman Al-Shabaab is in control, Abdul Hamid II, even if it draws conservatives, is still a bit weak.


    However, with the resolution of the refugee crisis, the situation has changed. Conservatives have put all responsibility on the government, and Ottoman Al-Shabaab''s reputation has plummeted.


    This allowed Abdul Hamid II to see the opportunity and make small moves, which often made the Al-Shabaab government unable to step down.


    This naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of Al-Shabaab, and the relationship between the two sides was very rigid. As a leader of Al-Shabaab, Prime Minister Midhart naturally will not sit still.


    The Ottoman Empire is different from European countries. Every transfer of power is accompanied by **** killings. The current situation is not to take a step back, but the vast abyss. It is not surprising that Midhart sent people to monitor Sudan.


    If it was not for the purpose of avoiding domestic unrest, perhaps Midhart had sent some people to kill Abdul Hamid II, and he had abolished a sultan, and he would not mind coming again.


    Midhart said fiercely: "Notify the Cabinet and ministers that they will meet here tomorrow afternoon to discuss the reform of the constitutional monarchy."


    The failure to abolish Abdul Hamid II does not mean that Midhart cannot counterattack. Constitutional monarchy reform is the best choice.


    At present, most countries in Europe have adopted a constitutional monarchy. However, there are many types of constitutional monarchy. Some countries have more restrictions on the rights of monarchs, and some countries just use a name, there are no restrictions at all.


    Of course, in general, monarchs in this era have real power, and no one has fallen into a rubber stamp. Monarchy is still at its peak and is the most powerful person in a country.


    This does not prevent Midhart from using constitutional monarchy reforms to overwhelm Abdul Hamid II, because the constitutional monarchy itself has no unified standard.


    For example, the constitutional monarchy in Austria really has the effect of clearly specifying the annuity of the emperor.


    In other respects, there are almost no restrictions or even enhancements. The so-called constitutional monarchy laws were all drafted by Franz himself, and the emperor had the right to modify them at any time.


    Another example: the British constitutional monarchy, the king''s rights are more restricted, but in general the king is still the supreme leader and holds the power of the country.


    The most prominent is the constitutional monarchy of the Russians, which does not even have specific legal provisions. God knows how to restrict the czar''s rights.


    Many people in later generations think that the tsarist Russia is the monarchy, not the main basis of the constitutional monarchy, that is, the tsarist government has few restrictions on the tsar''s rights.


    These are all minor problems, as long as they stand under the banner of constitutional monarchy. Although Midhart is an idealist, he is not so radical, and has no arrogant desire to abolish the Sudan and directly transition to the Republican era.


    Playing a republic in a country with a strong religious belief, such as the Ottoman Empire, is very nonsense in itself, and it is all religious leaders who are not elected.


    Therefore, under the banner of constitutional monarchy reform, it is enough to turn Abdul Hamid II into a rubber stamp. Further, it will be a mess.


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 Chapter 603： Speculator

    Waves have not settled and waves have risen again.


    The Tubo conflict has not yet been resolved, and again in East Asia. The Japanese government, which has just undergone preliminary social reforms, has shown its tusks to the outside world.


    In May 1875, the "Yunyang" and other Japanese warships invaded Busan, North Korea, and demonstrated by force. The decaying and incompetent Korean dynasty did not organize a counterattack at the first time, but instead placed its hope on the interference of the boss.


    It is unfortunate that the boss next door is also rotten and is busy fighting internally. He has no time to take care of this little thing, which has further stimulated the Japanese government''s ambition.


    In order to test the neighbor''s bottom line, the Japanese army invaded Ganghwa Island in September. This time, they could not escape, and the Korean army was forced to resist.


    After paying the price of 2 casualties, the Japanese army won the battle. Under the threat of force, the North Korean government quickly acknowledged it.


    (Note: About 35 people were killed by the Korean army)


    The details were not explained in the telegram, and Franz was too lazy to delve into it. This kind of fighting for young children has refreshed his three views.


    It must be known that the Kingdom of Korea is also a country with a population of over 10 million and a standing army of more than 100,000 or 200,000. Even after losing a platoon of troops, it admits it.


    This is simply telling everyone that there is still a fat sheep in East Asia. Silly even kicking people will not come, come and share its meat.


    You must know that ambitions have always been indulged. The current Japanese government is only trying to test the outside world. It is not the Showa government that wants to be the longest player in the mid-twentieth century.


    The time for Austria to enter the Far East is too short and there is little interest in East Asia. This news adds a joke to the Vienna government.


    But it is different for other European powers, at least the Russian empire next door has been stimulated. If the conflict between Russia and Russia was not too deep, perhaps the Tsarist government would turn around and look around.


    The original bear turned in time and space and was stimulated. There are hard bones on the west side, but the east side is a little fat, but it''s all fat!


    Bears eat meat, and only dogs can scratch their bones. This multiple-choice question is very easy to do, it is enough to rely on instinct.


    Compared with the original time and space, the international situation is now beyond recognition, and the European continent has generally maintained stability.


    Britain, France, Austria and Trinidad stand on top of each other, and Russia and Russia are second-best and opposite each other. Then there are Spain, Nordic Federation, and German Federation.


    Anyone who wants to break the balance must endure pressure from many parties. The strength of all parties has reached a balance, and the situation has naturally stabilized.


    Once the conflict between the major European colonial empires eases, the pressure on other independent countries in the world will increase, especially in the North Korean dynasty, which is considered a "fat sheep".


    "What do you think of the changing situation in East Asia, will this affect the world situation?"


    There is no way, almost every colonial empire has stepped in East Asia. Originally, Japan was also a fat sheep that everyone was watching. Suddenly everyone suddenly found that this sheep actually evolved into a wolf, and jumped out to grab meat.


    There are so many benefits, I take less if you take more. One more to share, the impact on everyone is still great.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, Japan is not a concern. They just make a little fuss. Once the trouble is over, Britain and France will let them know what the rules are.


    Our interests are mainly concentrated in the Nanyang region. The Japanese can now only dangle at their doorsteps, and the Nanyang region has no place for them at all.


    Moreover, the unequal treaties that countries have signed with them are also a shackle that restricts their development. Without getting rid of the shackles, they cannot be developed.


    It would take decades to deal with these issues alone. To be truly strong, the Japanese have a long way to go.


    The Meiji Restoration slogan shouted loudly. Except for training a second- and third-tier army, I did not see any results.


    The Japanese''s success this time was full of chance. If it weren''t for the Far East empire next door who was busy fighting, there would be no chance for them to perform. "


    "Neglecting" is a common view of Japan in European society. "White supremacy" is also popular these days, and people of color are naturally discriminated against.


    Even white people are divided into three categories: regional discrimination, ethnic discrimination, state discrimination ...


    For example: Western Europe looks down on Central Europe, Central Europe looks down on Eastern Europe, and Europe looks down on overseas.


    Why can the Grand Unification Theory spread in the German region? In fact, the main reason is that the German people can only be counted as second-class people, and everyone needs a strong country.


    In the 19th century, the United States knows that the immigrants in Germany are also discriminated against. They are also at the bottom of society just like Irish, Italian, and Eastern European immigrants.


    The situation of original time and space continued to improve after the reunification of Germany.


    Things are changing faster now, and with the revival of Austria, the international status of the German nation has risen.


    This is why Austria can maintain its influence in the German region.


    Even if you don''t go abroad, the capitalists who are engaged in international trade do not have the nationality of the Shinshin Empire.


    Taking the nationality of the empire and enjoying the benefits brought by the great powers, these people''s positions naturally fell to Austria.


    In this context, despite the fact that many Austrian practices are considered very conservative by the German nationalists and cannot satisfy their appetite, they are still regarded as orthodox.


    It is not surprising that the Japanese are being despised. The Meiji Restoration has just begun, and the so-called "development" is relatively speaking.


    For Japan, which is poor and poor, the development of any industry is a great achievement, but from the standpoint of Austria, these things are not worth mentioning at all.


    The total amount of industry in Japan adds up to an industrial park in Austria. If you calculate the output value, it may not be comparable to a large group.


    The "elite navy" trained by the Japanese government may not be as good as Austria''s sub-fleet stationed in the colony, and a battleship can defeat them.


    The so-called modern army, there are only tens of thousands of people. Weapons and equipment are not stubborn. With natural contempt, perhaps many people''s eyes are not as good as the Austrian reserve.


    Under the circumstances of full rolling, it is impossible to want the Vienna government to pay attention to Japan. Japan was recognized by the world in time and space. It was also after stepping on the shoulders of the Russians after the Russo-Japanese War.


    Franz was not prepared to reverse everyone''s mindset, and it was too difficult to put his own thoughts into the minds of others.


    Moreover, Japan''s rise is still early, and even if it rises, it will not threaten Austria. The forces of the Austrian Nanyang colony cannot be challenged by the Japanese.


    However, Franz admired the Japanese government''s ability to develop a semi-colonial and semi-feudal country under such difficult circumstances.


    For example, now, the Japanese government has chosen a good time. Take advantage of the fact that when European countries are attracted by the conflict, the facts are established.


    If the British, French and Austrian nations reach an agreement on the colonization of the colonies in the evening or two, and the international situation tends to ease, the Japanese government will be deadly if it takes further custody.


    To put it bluntly, the Japanese have not challenged the strength of the international order and can only play a side ball and act before the European powers establish an international order against East Asia.


    The "Yunyang Incident" opened the door of North Korea, but the Japanese government did not enjoy the benefits alone, and all the major powers could benefit from it, and the resistance was naturally small.


    It may seem that there is not much gain, but in fact the political significance is not small. The Japanese government took advantage of this opportunity to obtain an opportunity for external expansion.


    European countries have acquiesced in the Japanese government''s current action, which also means that the international community can accept Japanese colonization of Korea, laying the foundation for the next colonial expansion.


    However, there are advantages and disadvantages. "Speculation" and "gambling" are too addictive, and once you get involved, it is difficult to quit.


    Winning the bet, of course, can get a generous return, but when luck is always exhausted, once the bet is lost, it is all lost.


    This is the sorrow of a small country. Without gambling, there will never be a chance to rise; but once you have been on the gambling table, it is difficult to get down.


    Victory can be confusing. Once caught in it, there is only success in the eyes, and it is difficult to continue to look at problems rationally.


    Franz: "Let''s watch first! If the Russians look east, the opportunity for the Japanese will come. Compared to the Far East Empire, the British still prefer to support this little."


    Whether the Russians will look eastward, no one can answer this question. Everything depends on the outcome of the next Russian-Prussian war.


    On the European continent, France and Austria are now sharing the hegemony. If the tsarist government wins, then withdrawal from continental hegemony will become inevitable, and the East Gu will become one of the options.


    If the tsarist government fails, everything will end. The defeated Russian Empire is bound to be dismembered. Self-protection is a problem, let alone continuing to expand?


    From the standpoint of Austria, naturally it is hoped that the two countries will be tied, or that one side will win with a slight advantage. Eliminating two potential competitors at once is simply not better.


    ...


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 Chapter 604： colonial

    After half a year of negotiations, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria finally reached a preliminary agreement. On December 12, 1875, the representatives of Britain, France and Austria signed a Memorandum on Mediation of International Conflicts in Paris.


    This memo can actually be seen as a draft of an international convention, which clarifies the rules for colonial contention. Weak meat and strong food are still indispensable, but just a layer of legal clothing is approved.


    which is:


    1. Based on actual occupation, first-come-first-served basis;


    2. Mutual recognition of each other''s sovereignty based on the current scope of colonial influence;


    3. It is forbidden to interfere in the internal affairs of the colonies with each other; (Note: Specifically, it is forbidden to support local forces, to prohibit the smuggling of weapons, and to prohibit the export of nationalism ...)


    4. The confederates compete for each other by their own abilities, and their allies are obliged to provide some help without involving their own interests;


    ...


    The first three are the key points. They can ease the conflict between the three countries. The fourth point depends on how to understand.


    Help is definitely available, but how hard this will be, will it help? It depends on the actual situation.


    For example: The colonial team was in an accident and was living in an ally colony. It is estimated that everyone would be happy to be a good friend and provide them with supplies.


    If you want to compete for a strategic place or a wealthy colony, you need allies to help, or you must speak with your interests.


    Otherwise, there will not be a precondition of "not involving self-interest" in the treaty, which itself is an exemption clause because the concept of interest is too large.


    This is also normal. If allies help in vain, I don''t think everyone will be relieved. Britain, France, Austria and Austria are not vegetarian. If you want to take advantage, how can there be such a good thing?


    Maybe I made money here and lost it somewhere else. In international diplomatic games, we must always think twice.


    Many times seem to take advantage, but it is actually a huge pit dug by competitors. In this respect Franz is definitely the best, and he is best at letting competitors jump into the pit.


    In contrast, the British are at the other extreme. They are best at provoking right and wrong. Care must be taken when dealing with the British, otherwise it is easy to be biased.


    France''s diplomacy is relatively balanced, with good performance in all aspects, but there is nothing particularly outstanding.


    In contrast, the Popo Federation and the Russian Empire are better at dealing with them. They are impulsive in diplomacy and are particularly prone to being provoked or dropped.


    This is Franz''s personal summary and is based on factual data. The Russian Empire has long been excluded by European society. The lack of diplomacy is the main reason.


    Otherwise, the anti-French war period is their best opportunity to integrate into the European world.


    After the war, as the savior of all European countries, the Russians became the continental hegemons, but they were even excluded from the mainstream circle, and this diplomacy was no one.


    The Berlin government is too superstitious in its use of force, thus ignoring the development of diplomatic relations. This can be seen from many aspects. During the Prussian War, the Prussian Kingdom, as a fighter, had not even won a covenant with Britain and France.


    This is simply an opportunity to come to the door without knowing how to use it. It does not require how beneficial the terms of the covenant are. As long as there is a nominal covenant, many benefits can be gained in post-war negotiations.


    It can be said that without Bismarck, the diplomacy of the Berlin government failed. Of course, this is also a tradition, and the diplomacy of the Kingdom of Prussia has always been stubborn.


    Otherwise, the boss of the German region changed hands as early as the last century.


    Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Prussia won diplomacy over military defeat. Austria was not defeated, but internal reforms were completed because of external wars.


    As a winner, the Kingdom of Prussia seems to have expanded its territory, but it has done more than it paid.


    Not only did it add an enemy, but it also lost the hearts of the German princes, and became a "thief" and "robber" in everyone''s heart.


    Such an image naturally cannot be the boss, and then the Habsburg dynasty was resurrected with blood, and even annexed Hungary, which once again opened the gap between the two sides.


    ...


    "When will the international conference be held?"


    Franz didn''t ask the location. Napoleon IV seemed to inherit the characteristics of Napoleon III''s popularity, and he was particularly keen to convene international conferences after his succession.


    The French are particularly generous in this regard. As long as France convenes an international conference, they will all cover the relevant costs.


    Of course, this cost is limited to the daily expenses of the delegation in France, accommodation, and the cost of the conference.


    It seems that the number of participants in international conferences is not large, and the expenses are not much. Over time, the expenses are not small.


    The British Olympics are all about practical interests. Unless it is a special situation, they usually do not compete with the French for the meeting place. Everyone is not a star, and there is no lack of exposure.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The specifications for this meeting are ministerial, and everyone needs to coordinate the schedule. The plan is February next year, which day has not yet been determined."


    Franz nodded, which involved the distribution of benefits and the establishment of a new international order, and the meeting specifications must be high.


    If it''s low, send a bunch of people who can''t be the master, and you should ask the domestic delegations for everything, so what else to talk about?


    It usually involves a long period of interest negotiations. The high-level government officials are just the opposite. They have much more power, they can decide many things themselves, and the efficiency of negotiations is much higher.


    It is imperative to alleviate international contradictions. Every day it drags on, the colonial government will bear huge economic losses. Everyone is in a hurry.


    "Is there any sign that Britain and France are moving closer? I mean, secretly."


    Before each international conference is held, everyone will show their magical powers, and try to attract allies to seek support in order to get more benefits at the international conference.


    The interest of Austria this time is not big, and it is naturally impossible for the Vienna government to pay a large price for public relations, but it is necessary to stare at Britain and France.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "British and French have contacts, but they should not be able to reach an agreement. Now Britain and France have a greater conflict of interest in the colonies of the two countries.


    If it were not for the lessons learned from the "English-British War" we and the British had done, both countries would worry that the losses would be too great, and they would not have done it in the colonies now.


    Especially in the Sudan region, the two sides are already in full swing. It is said that British and French also had conflicts of interest in the Indo-China Peninsula and the Far East Empire. It was too far away. We didn''t pay much attention to it and we didn''t know the specific reason.


    There is also a private colonial company involved. I am afraid that both parties will not let go easily in the face of interests. Even if the two governments want to intervene, it is difficult to stop them. "


    Civil colonial company This is a unique product of the historical stage. The most famous nature is the British "East India Company". At its peak, the company''s armed forces were comparable to a middle country.


    In a way, the East India Company is more like a country than a business.


    So this "country" was swallowed up by bureaucrats. Because of bureaucracy and corruption, the company suffered heavy losses. The famous East India company was dissolved last year.


    There are many such colonial companies, and they are pioneers of overseas colonial movements. Affected by governments, but not fully controlled by the government.


    Most of those engaged in overseas colonial expansion were desperate to get rich. In the face of interest, the government''s orders are often difficult to use.


    Most of the conflicts erupting in the colonies of various countries were caused by civilian colonial teams. As long as there is interest, there is nothing they dare not do.


    Not only to the outside world, even the competition of colonial companies in the same country is also fierce. If two colonial companies are found fighting, don''t be nervous and don''t be surprised. This is a good thing, proving that they have made a great discovery.


    The severity of the rage is directly proportional to the interests. If an open-pit gold mine is discovered, internal fighting may occur within the colonial team.


    On the contrary, the colonial government directly led by each country is more restrained, usually considering the international image, and thinking twice when doing things, and rarely recklessly.


    Now the conflict between Britain and France around the colonial issue continues. In the final analysis, it is because of interests, first come first served, but they are encountered at the same time?


    This is also the reason why France and Austria want to divide the sphere of influence in Africa. If you do not clearly distinguish in advance, the long border between the two colonies will know how many conflicts will occur.


    No, it should be said that the desert saved the relationship between France and Austria. Because most of the border between the two colonies is desert.


    The value of the desert area is low, and normal people will not risk crossing the desert to find excitement. They cannot face each other if there is a desert barrier, and the conflict is naturally small.


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 Chapter 605： Black technology

    The eternal theme of this world is only-benefit. Britain and France have serious conflicts of interest, and without sufficient external pressure, it is naturally impossible to truly join forces.


    Originally, the German and German empires put so much pressure on the French. The Paris government would rather spend a lot of money to win over the Russians, and it would not be the first time to approach the British.


    After the Franco-Prussian War, the Germans and the British became both France''s biggest enemies at the same time. In the decades that followed, Britain and France almost broke out on several occasions.


    The contradiction between German and French can surpass the contradiction between English and French, or the death of William II, which has repeatedly stimulated the national mood of the French and was used by the British.


    After realizing that the Germans threatened their own interests, the British took the initiative to release goodwill to the French.


    Even so, the Paris government hesitated for a long time, then put down its face and became a younger brother, otherwise the two sides would not be so easy to compromise.


    Now it goes without saying that if France could not feel the threat, why should he be a little brother to the British?


    With this in mind, Franz was relieved. The most stable pattern is the interweaving of the conflict between Britain and France, the conflict between Britain and Austria, and the conflict between France and Austria.


    In the case of serious conflicts of interest between each other, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, can sit together. It must be said that diplomacy is really delicate.


    Once the external problem is over, it is the internal problem. In recent years, the Austrian economy seems to have wings, and has flourished with the help of the Second Industrial Revolution.


    Not only Austria, the economy of the entire European continent is booming. Take the railway industry as an example. From 1870 to 1875, the total mileage of European railways increased by 58%.


    Among them, the Federation of Popo and the Russian Empire grew the fastest, followed by the Greater France and the Nordic Federation. The British and Austrian railways developed earlier, and the growth rate has now eased.


    Of course, this growth rate has something to do with the foundation. Therefore, the slow growth rate in Austria does not mean that the mileage of railways is less than that in other countries.


    The growth rate of the Russians is the worst, and everyone else is a percentage increase. They directly use how many times to describe it.


    This is not that the Tsarist government has built railways badly, mainly because the Russian railway industry is developing slowly. After the Russian-Prussian War, the total mileage of the Russian Empire''s railways was less than 3,000 kilometers, and it is not difficult to double it.


    In 1870, the total length of the Austrian railway opened to traffic in 1870 exceeded 60,000 kilometers. The base number was placed there, and the growth rate naturally slowed down.


    The large railway plan that Franz originally proposed is no longer just a plan. After more than 20 years of efforts by the Vienna government, it is nearing its end.


    Perhaps 20 years ago, the 100,000-kilometre railway was just a dream story. But today, the total number of railways in Austria + railways under construction has exceeded 100,000 kilometers.


    As of the end of 1875, the total mileage of Austria''s domestic traffic was as high as 76,000 kilometers, and the domestic railway mileage would exceed 100,000 kilometers within five years.


    Of course, in addition to the rapid domestic economic development, the main factor causing the big data explosion is the "African Localization Strategy."


    Up to now, there have been 23 cities and regions that have been approved to join the mainland by the Imperial Parliament, and the area of ??this part of the territory is close to one million square kilometers.


    The local area has grown, and the demand for railways has naturally increased. Nearly 10,000 kilometers of railways have been opened to traffic in this part of the territory, and the number of railways under construction is as high as 8,000 kilometers.


    These data are strictly confidential, and once published, they will definitely shock the world.


    Of course, confidentiality is relative to ordinary people. It is not a secret to politicians. Railroads cannot be hidden there. It is easy to investigate if you want to know.


    In this era, railways did not represent national strength. Austria opened the world''s largest railway mileage, followed by not John Bull, France, but the United States of America.


    If it hadn''t happened for the United States, they would be the ones with the most total rail mileage now, because the United States of America is the third largest in total rail mileage.


    This makes people feel helpless. The European countries have limited domestic areas, and regional railways may be denser than Americans, but the total mileage cannot be compared.


    Now the country with the highest railway density is Britain. The British Isles are surrounded by the sea, and there are an astonishing 23,000 kilometers of railways in operation.


    This density makes Austria unmatched. Not to mention now, even Franz''s big railway plan can''t keep up with the British.


    Knowing and knowing, Franz did not mean to follow. One of the main reasons why the British have such a high density of railways is the repeated construction.


    It is important to know that the distribution of British railways is extremely uneven. Capitalists are only investing in railways in economically developed regions, while economically backward regions are not concerned.


    The three islands of England are surrounded by the sea. They are just economically developed regions. Why do you need so many railways? If it is planned and allocated reasonably, British transport can go to another level.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Capital is profit-seeking, profit-making businesses are robbed, and no-loss trading is not asked.


    If Austria had not used Franz as a bait in the beginning, the capitalists had fled in and bundled the railways in the developed and backward regions, and now the domestic railway construction will probably follow the British.


    Austria ¡¯s railroad bundling plan encountered an economic crisis on the eve of dawn. Capitalists who thought they had made money because of a break in funds directly turned into a blood loss.


    The same routine can only be played once. Prior to this, Austria had not completed industrialization and had no qualifications to enjoy the economic crisis. Everyone''s vigilance was naturally weak.


    The capitalists ignored the risk of long-term investment, and were fooled by the word "monopoly" again.


    Not to mention that local capitalists are inexperienced. Even British and French international capitals are no exception. The word "monopoly" has been flickered. Hundreds of millions of SHIELD investments are directly tied to railway construction.


    The strong financial resources persisted, and the insufficient sales force forced the Austrian government to copy the bottom and continue the unfinished railway plan.


    Until now, railway investment is still popular, but it has nothing to do with madness. The most important thing is the policy. The Vienna government has already intervened in railway freight pricing.


    There is a ceiling price everywhere. At the same time, the government also stipulates that railways are public infrastructure with a certain public welfare nature. The annual profit of railway companies must not exceed 30%.


    Frankly speaking, this number is still very attractive. Except for the financial industry, few industries can make a 30% profit.


    However, this and the huge profits chased by capitalists are completely two concepts. After all, railways are big investment projects, and profits are calculated based on turnover, not total investment.


    If we calculate the total investment, there is no railway in Austria, with an annual rate of return of more than 30%, not even the whole world. This is impossible.


    The only advantage is probably stable income. The turnover of the Austrian railways has been steadily increasing, and the annual growth rate is generally not less than 3%.


    Affected by economic development, the turnover of some road sections has soared by tens of percent over the past year.


    In addition to freight, railway companies have other profit models. For example, the real estate projects around the station are all industries of the railway company, or they are involved in investment.


    The station is not anything tall and can be repaired in many places. The railway company is not stupid. If there is no interest, why should the station be repaired there?


    Moving forward or backward does not affect the normal operation of the railway. There is no competition for planes, cars and railways these days. Even if the station is a few kilometers away, you still have no choice.


    At first glance at the report, Franz smiled with satisfaction. Austria''s economic growth rate exceeded 8% again in 1875, and the dividends brought by the second industrial revolution have begun to ferment.


    Among them, the performance of the power industry is the most prominent, with an annual growth rate of a staggering 23.6%, which is completely unbeatable.


    In comparison, the development speed of traditional industries is dwarfed. For example, the textile industry, which emerged at the beginning of the industrial revolution, now has a poor growth rate of only 1.8%.


    Behind this figure, however, the Austrian textile industry''s capacity increased by 5.6%. What this means is too obvious. The growth rate of production capacity far exceeds the growth rate of industry output value, which means that industry profits are declining.


    Of course, technological progress has also led to a reduction in production costs. When it comes to a specific enterprise, profits may rise.


    However, the slowdown in industrial growth is an indisputable fact. Competition in traditional industries is intensifying, and profit decline is the general trend.


    This cannot be changed by manpower. The more science and technology are developed, the higher the added value of the product. The primary industries, which have no technological content, will only become thinner and thinner, and finally they can only fight for costs.


    Of course, there are exceptions. For example, the iron and steel industry has a history of thousands of years and proper traditional industries, but the steel industry is still developing rapidly.


    In 1875, Austria ¡¯s steel output exceeded 8 million tons, leaving the British behind, ranking first in the world.


    Steel production in major countries of the world in the same period:


    8.23 million tons in Austria and 960,000 tons of steel output;


    UK 7.42 million tons, steel output 760,000 tons;


    2.74 million tons in France and 235,000 tons of steel output;


    1.556 million tons of German Federal Empire and 315,000 tons of steel production (plus the Rhineland region)


    1.54 million tons of the United States of America and steel production of 146,000 tons;


    1.042 million tons of Russian Empire, 24,000 tons of steel output


    The Commonwealth Federation has 968,000 tons and the steel output is 126,000 tons;


    346,000 tons of the United States of America, 38,000 tons of steel output;


    ...


    The rest of the country can be ignored. Big data show that the French have fallen behind, and the gap is still widening.


    This is not because the Paris government will not develop the economy. It is completely forced by reality. French coal mines are buried relatively deep, coal seams are shallow, and they are accompanied by gas.


    The mining cost itself is high, but the quality is not good. It can also be used for ironmaking. Forget about steelmaking. Import is the only way out.


    In this context, the French also played with black technology, that is, charcoal ironmaking. According to Franz, French steel companies are still studying-charcoal steelmaking.


    This is not a joke, a considerable part of French steel production is made from charcoal. Many French metallurgical experts vowed in the newspaper that the iron produced from charcoal is of the best quality.


    Don''t be surprised, charcoal ironmaking is a traditional process and has a history of thousands of years.


    Now the French are still studying the charcoal steelmaking technology, and have also achieved staged results. In the laboratory, the French have made qualified steel with charcoal.


    It is a pity that mass production cannot be achieved. In industrial trial production, not only the quality of steel made by this set of technology cannot be guaranteed, but even the cost is life-threatening.


    These real problems have not dispelled the enthusiasm of the French capitalists, they are still working **** this road of no return.


    The capitalists have such reasons. French coal production is inadequate and the quality is poor, but the forest resources are abundant. Once the charcoal steelmaking technology breaks through, the dilemma can be rid of it instantly.


    If you study Britain and Austria, coke can only be imported. The cost of light has already lost the competitiveness of the French steel industry.


    In France, a country with a developed financial industry, most steel companies are listed companies. Whether it can succeed or not, it must be drawn to convince investors that charcoal steelmaking is not surprising.


    Under the trend of interests, capitalists must also firmly believe that this is correct, otherwise how to drive the stock price?


    Compared with the same period in history, the development of the French steel industry in this era is quite good, the biggest impact is the post-split United States.


    The United States of America has inherited most of the American industry, but its development has been very difficult. Without the market in the south, but also to make up for the wounds caused by the war, the United States economy is naturally not good.


    It has inherited two-thirds of the United States of America, and its comprehensive national strength is less than half of the historical period. The shrinking market and insufficient labor force are the main factors restricting the economic development of the United States.


    Affected by the butterfly effect, the number of European immigrants to the United States in the past two decades is less than one-third of the same period in history.


    No one has no market, and the industry will inevitably shrink. This cannot be changed by manpower.


    Coupled with political factors, the prestige of the federal government has been wiped out by the defeat, and many federal states do not rely on the central government.


    Each federal state has a set of leadership teams, and everyone''s policies are developed around the state. The so-called overall concept, sorry, this thing does not exist at all.


    It is often seen that certain federal states have set up trade barriers to protect their own industry and commerce; it is also seen that some states have opened doors to let industrial and commercial products from around the world come in.


    These policies are for their own benefit. The local government can set up trade barriers to protect the industrial products that can be produced.


    Local products cannot be produced, and industrial products must be purchased from outside. Of course, whoever buys cheap is easy to use.


    Affected by this series of factors, in order to restore the economy after the war, the United States of America, which lacked labor, had to introduce large numbers of people of color.


    Especially cheap undercover workers are the most popular among capitalists. The labors provided by these labor export companies are essentially no different from slaves except for their nominal personal freedom.


    The United States of America''s steel industry can now have the same size, and these cheap foreign labor are also indispensable.


    It is just that the sequelae are also quite serious. This kind of predatory exploitation has made the racial contradictions of the United States increasingly high.


    To solve these problems cannot be accomplished overnight. At least a strong government is needed to bring the federal states together.


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 Chapter 606： bitter

    It was another year of Christmas. Because of the return of Jerusalem, this year''s Christmas was extraordinarily lively, and the whole of Austria was in laughter.


    Businessmen also took the opportunity to launch activities, all streets are full of discount promotions. In order to attract popularity, some shops also distributed candy and sunflower seeds for free.


    Franz, standing on the top of the building, picked up the telescope, and looked at the bustling street, revealing a fascination.


    The joy of ordinary people shopping, Franz has no chance to feel. The life of ordinary people is not suitable for the emperor, this is the price of standing high.


    Running secretly out is irresponsible performance. The emperor represents not only individuals, but also this country.


    In the unlikely event of an accident, Austria will be upset soon. Don''t look at the fact that Austria now seems very stable. Franz is very aware that there are still many hidden dangers in this empire, but it is covered up by the surface prosperity.


    It is not terrible to have hidden dangers in a country, and the solution is enough; what is terrible is that if you know that there are hidden dangers and you don''t even see you running to death, the consequences will be serious.


    Franz knows that there are many people who are dissatisfied with the government in China. The losers in the struggle for rights and the interests of the reforms are damaged ...


    There was resentment in these people, and he was totally understandable. Understand and understand, it should be suppressed.


    Even if no matter how dissatisfied, since these people have not rebelled, time can dilute everything, and Franz has not killed all.


    There is a prerequisite for this, and that is not to provide them with opportunities. The rest only needs to boil time, relying on chai oil and salt to slowly kill the fighting spirit.


    Just like the Hungarian independent organization at that time, when everyone experienced the maturity of the society, the revolutionary who was originally **** was defeated by reality.


    Deep in his heart, Franz has been reminding himself not to wave, not to wave, and after ten or twenty years, he has cultivated his son and passed down the throne, and he is free.


    "What''s so beautiful, you have to come here on such a cold day?"


    A familiar reputation came, and Franz put down the telescope in his hand, looked back at the person, and smiled: "It''s not Christmas, and I''ll see how folk festivals are."


    Seemingly easy to answer, it is full of helplessness. People always miss after they have lost it.


    Queen Helen took the telescope from Franz and looked in the direction he had looked before, then frowned.


    "Well, there are a lot of people on the street, but it''s just too ugly to make Santa Claus. There is no art at all."


    Franz couldn''t help grinning. The "artwork taste" is so high that his emperor knows nothing about it, let alone ordinary people who run around every day for chai oil and salt?


    The laughter angered Queen Helen and gave Franz a stern look: "You are laughing at me, aren''t you?"


    Although the question was bland, the eyes had already told Franz: You had better give a reasonable explanation, otherwise you wouldn''t think about Christmas this year.


    As soon as he had a clever idea, Franz thought of a reason: "No, just thinking of Santa Claus outside is a bit funny.


    If you look closely, you may have short arms and short legs. If Santa Claus looks like this and wishes to send blessings everywhere, it will be too embarrassing for his elderly. "


    Seeing Queen Helen continue to look through the telescope, Franz hurriedly shifted the topic and said, "Yes, what are you doing up here? Don''t tell me it''s free. I remember you are busy every Christmas."


    This is true, the Royal Christmas also has to celebrate activities, the Queen is responsible for these things. Including preparing Christmas gifts for relatives and friends, and inviting guests to a banquet, it is also the Queen''s job.


    What seemed to be remembered, Queen Helen''s face changed: "Oops, I still have a lot of work to do. You take your time and watch, I''ll go first."


    After that, he handed the telescope to Franz, turned and was about to leave, and Queen Helen added: "Frederick is almost 20 years old, and you father do not care about his life-long affairs.


    Don''t forget, we have many sons, and there are limited princesses of the same age in Europe. If you don''t set it in advance, you will be worried later! "


    After this episode, Franz did not continue to watch the lively desire. He didn''t really pay attention, and there were more boys and girls in the European royal family.


    This is a sequela of the butterfly effect. The birth rate of males in the Habsburg family is somewhat high, especially Franz has four sons, which directly broke the male-female balance in the European royal family.


    This problem was soon forgotten by Franz.


    Except for the eldest son''s consideration of political needs, the other son must have a personal account, and the other sons are not suitable. They can marry low or wait for a few years.


    In Franz''s view, this is not at all. As long as the standard of birth is reduced by one grade, candidates can increase at least two digits.


    ...


    God seemed to want to add a festive mood, night fell, and snowflakes came quietly.


    The cold wind did not dispel the festive atmosphere. Every door was hung with garlands and snowmen, and there was a Christmas tree in the house.


    After a busy day, Rennes returned to his cubicle, picked up the prepared materials, and started making the Christmas tree.


    It''s too late to start preparing now, but who makes Rennes poor?


    Rennes is not a native. This summer, he came to Vienna to work hard. He didn''t have much savings in his pocket. He rented this small bedroom less than ten square meters.


    There is no way, although Vienna claims to be the city with the highest per capita income in the world. But the problem lies in the per capita. As the lowest level of society, Rennes is undoubtedly the object of average.


    Working hard in Vienna, in addition to the high-income fields of finance, scientific research, education, health care, there are also poor people in the service industry.


    According to the law, Christmas must be closed, with the exception of the service industry. If the merchants are not open at Christmas, how can everyone spend the holidays?


    In terms of overtime pay, Rennes decisively chose to work overtime. He knows that this holiday season, even the most stupid boss, will give overtime employees a Christmas gift.


    Ren was lucky, and the grocery store owner was a devout religious believer. When Jerusalem returned this year, in a good mood, he was given a bag of flour, packed in fifty pounds.


    This is the best Christmas gift he has ever grown up. With this sack of flour, the rations for next month have fallen, far more practical than candy seeds.


    With a good mood, Rennes completed the Christmas tree in the shortest time. Ugliness is a little ugly, but it doesn''t hinder his pursuit of a better life.


    The choir in the church has gone from house to house to sing the Christmas carols in unison, and Rennes is very excited.


    He had never experienced this treatment. Although his hometown also had a church, only one priest, the choir, was only available in the cathedral.


    After watching the choir leave, Rain fell silent. Working alone in a strange city, without relatives and friends, he didn''t know how to spend the next time.


    Looking at the prepared Christmas present, Ren smiled bitterly. City is different from hometown, everyone is very careful, many people put a layer of camouflage on themselves.


    When he first moved in, Rennes tried to reach out to his neighbors. However, the tenants living here are the lowest level of society. They have to run for their livelihood every day. They have no energy to receive more people and things.


    It was polite to say that the tone of rejecting people thousands of miles away still made Rennes give up his intention to make further friends, and he didn''t have time to make friends.


    Vienna is a city that never sleeps, so the staff in the service industry are very fortunate. Although the Austrian Labor Protection Act provides for an eight-hour work day, this is only theoretical.


    An 8-hour salary may survive in Vienna, but you still have to work overtime to save money!


    Like most service industries, Rennes'' grocery store is also a two-shift work system, except that it closes on Christmas evenings and is open 24 hours a day.


    Together with the last shift of each day, the busy time is up to 14 hours a day. These fourteen hours are an ideal number, and the grocery store replenishes every three days.


    In this case, the boss will not hire additional people, they must have to work 3 to 5 hours. In terms of overtime pay, Rennes decisively chose to increase.


    Take two days off every month, don''t even think about it, get ready for sleep! This is an ordinary waiter, everyday life in Vienna.


    Rennes has not complained, and the situation in most factories will be even worse. Maybe working hours may not be so long, but the working environment is completely incomparable.


    There is also hope here that you can gain a lot of insights by contacting different people and things every day. If you pay attention to observation, you can also learn a lot.


    If you enter the factory, then learn the technology quickly! If this hurdle cannot be overcome, that life will be like that.


    Reluctant to keep the tears from falling, Ren took out half of the roasted goose bought on the road, heated it by the stove, and turned the roasted potatoes, which was his extravagant Christmas dinner.


    Late at night, the bell of Christmas rang.


    ...


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 Chapter 607： System reform

    After Christmas, Franz was busy again. There are always many things at the end of the year, the government''s year-end summary, plans for the coming year, budgets ...


    The following people are responsible for the specific things, but Franz still has to control the general direction. As a qualified emperor, you must guarantee control of your government.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "Your Majesty, this is the report on fiscal revenue and expenditure for this year.


    The total revenue of the New Holy Roman Empire in 1875 was 865.2 billion Aegis, total expenditure was 876.4 billion Aegis, and the fiscal deficit was 1.12 million Aegis.


    Austria''s total fiscal revenue in 1875 was 157.4 million Aegis, total fiscal expenditure was 15504 million Aegis, and a fiscal surplus of 2.37 million Aegis.


    Bavaria''s total fiscal revenue of 1132 million Aegis in 1875, expenditure and income are basically the same, and fiscal revenue and expenditure are balanced.


    In 1875, the Kingdom of Jerusalem''s fiscal revenue was 220,000 Aegis, financial expenditure was 3.14 million Aegis, and its deficit was 2.92 million Aegis. "


    Although the Austrian government is the central government of the new Holy Roman Empire, it is financially differentiated.


    If the finances are not separated and the central government has a fiscal deficit, there is no way to reach out to the governments of the states for money.


    Not only is it financially divided, in fact the functions of the two are also different.


    The Austrian government is mainly responsible for governance in Austria, such as: collecting taxes, maintaining social order, developing the economy, education, infrastructure construction ... these are all confined to the Austrian region.


    The central government is different. These specific administrative matters are the functions of the state governments and do not require their intervention.


    But the central government is responsible for the entire New Holy Roman Empire. Its main functions include: mediation of relations between states, lawmaking, judicial institutions, diplomatic work, training and management of the army, currency issuance, customs duties, colonies ...


    The central government''s fiscal revenue is not as high as that of the state, which is also normal. Except for colonial income, the central government only has coinage taxes and customs duties.


    The large colony area does not mean that the fiscal revenue is also high. It is now good, and we can basically achieve a balance of payments with a slight balance.


    However, this balance only existed on paper. After working with the central government, it was consumed by local construction projects.


    In the early years, the central government''s deficit was severe, and the governments of the states were required to share the fiscal deficit together. It''s always difficult to get money out of someone else''s pocket.


    At that time, the end of the year was the most painful time for the Vienna government. It is necessary to patiently do ideological work for the governments of the states and allow them to pay willingly.


    With the development of the colonial economy, the central government no longer needed to pay for subsidies, and this situation changed.


    This change is not what the state government wants to see. It does not require them to pay for it. It also means that their status in the empire has declined.


    This is the reality of politics. With the balance of revenue and expenditure of the central government, the merger of the Austrian government and the central government is also on the agenda.


    Whether you like it or not, this is an inevitable result. Otherwise, how will the colony rule after localization?


    The colonies under the direct jurisdiction of the central government are no problem, but if the provinces are directly under the central government, the political status of these provinces will be on par with the state government.


    There is no doubt that the African continent is so large that its potential for future development is certainly greater than that of its native land.


    If the system is not integrated now and the system is finalized, these provinces will definitely develop political interests in the future.


    If it is over to the era of democracy and freedom, and the decision is made by popular vote, then the emperor of Europe will become non-imperial, and it is just around the corner.


    At first, the colony was placed under the empire, not Austria, the main reason was to allow the states to pay together, followed by the orthodox status to facilitate immigration in the German region.


    Now that all these tasks have been completed, it is time to unload and kill the donkey. This is the reality of politics, and Franz has decided to merge the executive powers of Austria, Bavaria, and Jerusalem.


    In 1875, this was the last time that the fiscal separation was settled, and it will be completely consolidated later. The government will not have to bother with this again and make two budgets.


    Franz took the file and looked carefully. The coming 1875 is a good year. This is the first time that the Austrian government has had a fiscal surplus since he took office.


    It''s a great victory, even with a trivial two million shields.


    In the years before his succession, Franz did not have any financial headaches. Until the outbreak of the First Near East War, he was able to get out of trouble by making money from the war.


    Later, the pace of colonial expansion was accelerated, and the government''s finances also had a long-term deficit. The best time was to break even.


    Now is the era of the gold standard, not the era of credit currency. To print currency, the government must first look at the gold reserve.


    To play a fiscal deficit to stimulate the economy, we must first see how much money we have in our pockets. There is no way to make up for the deficit by issuing additional currencies, and long-term deficits will increase government debt.


    The government''s debt carrying capacity is also limited. Once it exceeds that level, finances will be crushed.


    In this regard, Greece is a negative teaching material. In the past, the government worked hard to provide benefits, without considering the consequences of fiscal deficits.


    There is no doubt that the Austrian government also owed a huge amount of debt. The so-called fiscal surplus only existed on paper, and there was no spray in front of the huge debt.


    A moment later, Franz closed the document: "The fiscal surplus should be used to reduce debt! Our debt pressure is still very great, and if there is an emergency, it will be very passive."


    When the new Holy Roman Empire was established, the small states were worried that the central government would subsidize Austria with the imperial finances, and they would suffer.


    In order to reassure everyone, Franz set the rules: the central government must not borrow, and the fiscal deficits are shared by the state governments.


    The effect is very obvious. The central government''s own money is not enough to spend. Every year, it must reach out to the state government. Every expense is strictly reviewed by everyone. Naturally, there is no misappropriation.


    As a result, the central government''s fiscal deficit has fallen on the state government. Austria has the largest body and needs the most money. In addition to the investment in its own infrastructure, debt has continued to grow.


    Today, Austria''s total debt is as high as 500 million Aegis, nearly 3.2 times the fiscal revenue, which is more than the external debt of the Tsarist government.


    Of course, this algorithm is not reasonable. There is still some income that is not included in fiscal revenue, but it can be used to repay debt.


    However, this number is still somewhat dangerous. In the period of rapid economic development, it is not a problem. It must enter a period of economic stability or even a recession, and the problem appears.


    Franzetti did not mention the budget deficit of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which was an inevitable result.


    All the farmland is fallow, and the city is re-planning and building, which requires money. If Jerusalem is not a holy land, it is estimated that even the income of 220,000 Aegis is not directly invested directly.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "Yes, Your Majesty."


    After a pause, Carl added: "Your Majesty, our fiscal consolidation plan has been opposed by the governments of the states, and there may be trouble in the Imperial Parliament."


    The merger of the central government and Austria is a general trend, and everyone is prepared for it. Franz has already talked with the kings of the states. Generally speaking, everyone does not object.


    The administrative merger is no problem. The Austrian government has been part-time central government since the beginning. In fact, the two parties have already been one.


    Regarding the established facts, the governments of the states clearly understand that their opposition is invalid. Without prejudice to their own interests, everyone will acquiesce.


    But the finances are different, and the governments of the states have been paying money to subsidize the central government. After finally realizing the balance of payments, they were picked peaches, and it was uncomfortable for anyone who changed them.


    There is no way to compromise on this issue. If the finances cannot be consolidated, how can they be integrated?


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz made the decision: "If you can''t convince the governments of the states to agree, then shelve the fiscal consolidation first.


    Ask Jerusalem to announce the reconstruction plan and prepare the documents. At the Imperial Conference early next year, apply to join the New Holy Roman Empire. "


    The Kingdom of Jerusalem was never part of the Shinra Empire, but no one can oppose Jerusalem joining the Shinra Empire.


    No Catholic country can refuse to join the Holy Land. Otherwise, the spittle of the people will allow the government to step down.


    The addition of Jerusalem to the empire not only increased the discourse power of a state, but also added a major trouble.


    The kingdom of Jerusalem is poor, and reconstruction has only just begun, which requires huge sums of money. There is no doubt that the Kingdom of Jerusalem itself has no money.


    Reconstruction of the Holy Land is religiously correct. After joining the Shinra Empire, this cost fell on the central government. As usual, the money will eventually fall to the governments of the states.


    Franz had already planned to support the reconstruction of Jerusalem by the Holy See''s fundraising from around the world, for which he promised the Holy See the right to govern Jerusalem.


    However, this is still in secret negotiations. The Holy See wants to take control of Jerusalem and must cooperate with Austria to stabilize the entire Middle East.


    This does not prevent him from first using the huge cost of Jerusalem reconstruction to put pressure on the state governments.


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 Chapter 608： Lanfang

    Behind the rapid economic development, there are also many hidden dangers. The most typical one is that the gap between the rich and the poor is widening.


    At present, there is no pair of indexes to represent, Franz just looks at the big data of statistics. It ¡¯s all watched by high-level government officials.


    In 1875, the gross domestic product was about 5.46 billion Aegis, which is worthy of being number one in the world. (Statistics on indigenous Africa and states)


    Looking at big data alone, the GDP of the UK is twice that of the UK, and the data is really beautiful. If you compare the following data, you can''t read it.


    The population of Austria in Europe is about 78.612 million, and the population of Africa''s indigenous areas is about 62.152 million, which is a total of 84.466 million. The British population is only in their early 30s.


    The population is 2.8 times, the economic aggregate has just broken 2 times, and the per capita has been overtaken by the British.


    Due to incomplete information, the Vienna government can only roughly estimate that Austria''s per capita income is only about seven levels more than the British.


    The only good news is that it surpasses the French. Since the Italian region has been hindered, France''s per capita income has gone behind Austria.


    Of course, France ¡¯s economic aggregate still goes up. Just like Austria, it has more people and more power, and its GDP exceeds that of Britain.


    Just looking at the total amount doesn''t make any sense. Except for Austria''s own survey, other countries are estimated by economists, and the error is normal.


    However, this 20% gap is too large. At present, there are many opinions in the Austrian domestic economic community. Everyone agrees that the world''s five largest economies: Austria, Britain, France, the Far East Empire, and India.


    But there is an endless argument over the rankings, and no one can convince anyone.


    The first type: Austria, France, British Far East Empire, India;


    The second: Far East Empire India = Austria, France, Britain;


    The third type: Far East Empire India Austria France Britain;


    ...


    Without detailed survey data, everyone has their own theoretical basis, and Franz cannot determine who is correct. This does not prevent the Vienna Government from putting itself first.


    Even if it isn''t the number one in the world, it will become the number one in the world soon. Now is the period of the industrial revolution, which is in a period of rapid economic growth, and the industrial countries have too much advantage over the agricultural countries.


    In addition to its homeland, Austria''s colonial GDP was also listed. Franz was surprised that the value of the colonial real estate in the South Ocean was almost catching up with Austrian Africa. (Only deducting localized areas)


    It must be known that the Vienna government attaches much more importance to Austrian Africa than the Nanyang region, and the weight of the two is also very different.


    Now the Southern Ocean of Olympiad is mainly the islands of Kalimantan and New Guinea, and some small islands around it. These areas are not the richest areas in the South Ocean, and they can actually create such a high output value.


    precise data:


    450 million Aegis of Austrian Africa;


    Austrian Nanyang 360 million Aegis;


    250 million Aegis of Central American Austria;


    11 million Aegis in South America;


    Alaska 5.400 Aegis;


    (The Austrian Peninsula is not fully occupied, it is in a period of chaos, not counted)


    From the data point of view, the gap between the two is still 20%, and it seems that the gap is still far away, but compared with the statistics of five years ago, the gap between the two has narrowed by 8 percentage points.


    It seemed to be aware of Franz''s doubts, and Colonial Minister Stephen explained: "Your Majesty, the development of the Austrian Southern Ocean has been very fast in recent years. Especially in Lanfang Autonomous Province, agricultural development has been very rapid.


    The world''s largest rubber plantation has been established, and a pepper plantation has been developed. Local residents have opened up about 15 million hectares of farmland to grow rice, corn, pumpkin and other crops.


    In addition, several new gold mines have been discovered on the island, and coal mines have been discovered in the southwest, and mining has been carried out. "


    This answer made Franz even more puzzled. In his memory, except for a few areas, Kalimantan had fertile land, and most of the land was not stingy.


    Of course, it is still possible to grow grain, but in an age without chemical fertilizers, this yield will be very touching.


    He knows that the Chinese like farming, but they will also consider paying back and open up so much farmland. Is there so much fertile soil in Kalimantan?


    Franz asked: "How many people are there in Lanfang Autonomous Province, and what is the output of so much farmland?"


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "The population of Lanfang Autonomous Province is growing very fast. There are about 8 million people now, and it may exceed 10 million in a few years.


    The island''s agricultural production methods are still somewhat backward, mainly relying on manpower and animal power to cultivate, there is almost no machinery, and the output is only slightly lower than domestic.


    I have to say that the Lanfang people are the best farmers. Now they are still keen to open up wasteland. If other regions have half their enthusiasm, the world''s food will be slow to sell. "


    Compared with the British, French, and Italians, the Germans'' enthusiasm for planting land is already high. Just look at the number of farms in the colonies of various countries.


    Most of the people who went to the colonies these years are to get rich, not to plant land. These people would rather take risks than farm honestly.


    Austria has good luck. The dream of many German farmers is to become a farmer. These people have become the core of the economic development of the Austrian colony.


    However, everyone is sensible, and farming must be profitable. The barren land will never be touched, and most parts of Kalimantan are barren.


    Franz frowned slightly: "How do they guarantee food production, I remember the survey report seems to say that the land in Lanfang Autonomous Province is barren and has no agricultural development value."


    The Vienna government has evaluated each colony. It will have detailed information for what is suitable for development and what is not suitable for development. It will be available for inspection by colonial government officials.


    The Lanfang Autonomous Province is no exception. Since the Austrian flag is inserted, these basic tasks are still indispensable.


    After pondering for a moment, Stephen replied, "Guo dung, Lanfang Province uses guano as a fertilizer. We have a few guano islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the Marshall Islands.


    Initially, we did not occupy these islands, or the Lanfang Autonomous Province applied to the government before the colonial ministry was included in the ruled area. "


    Franz nodded. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be Nauru in the next generation.


    There are no less than 10,000 islands occupied by Austria. Because of the butterfly effect, many islands have changed their names beyond recognition, and Franz naturally cannot distinguish them.


    "Good job, bird droppings are also a resource, which is very useful for agricultural production. This is a gift from nature. For long-term development, we need to protect it in advance and use it reasonably.


    The colonial government will soon enact laws prohibiting anyone from hunting around Guano Island. The development of bird droppings must also choose a suitable season, which cannot affect bird survival.


    A little more work can be done in this respect, and the islands without owners can be more circled. Even if it is worthless, you can mark it first.


    It is time to increase the area of ??the sea area. According to the current situation, after the next international conference is held, the sphere of influence will probably include the coastline.


    Especially the islands that have ports, whether they are useful or not, they will be occupied first. "


    It is necessary to protect Guano Island. If the birds are gone, what kind of Guano is still sold?


    This is the wealth that comes to the door. Reasonable development can be used for many years. Naturally, we cannot exhaust ourselves.


    It is necessary to seize the island. In the era of running boats and enclosures, it was really fast and slow.


    Once the international situation has stabilized and everyone''s sphere of influence has been demarcated, this good thing is over.


    This is also a good thing for Austria. Once the new international order is established, Alaska''s gold mines can be mined.


    So hidden, Franz could not bear it anymore. However, Alaska is not suitable for human habitation, and the climate in the canyon is not bad.


    This means that it is difficult for Austria to establish a solid foundation there. Perhaps no one dared to rob it on the bright side, but could not hold the knife secretly.


    Besides, the long border between Alaska and Canada, the Vienna government has no way to wipe out the thieves.


    After the establishment of the international order, it will be different. Everyone signed a treaty and agreed not to stab each other, but no matter how convergent.


    If you breach the contract just after making a promise, do you want to confuse yourself internationally?


    Although Alaska''s gold mines are abundant, they can not be developed in a day or two. The part that can be developed now is not enough to make John Bull lose his reputation.


    Of course, the most important thing is that Austria is not weak and can retaliate back.


    Once the Vienna government abandons the bottom line and specifically troubles John Bull and shakes their colonial system, it will be necessary to increase the cost of rule by several million pounds per year.


    With current technology, it is unknown whether there is a profit of several million pounds a year in mining Alaska''s gold mines.


    John Bull may do harm to others, but the London government must think twice about harm to others.


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "Yes, Your Majesty. The colonial ministry will strive to include as many unowned islands as possible before the end of the Paris meeting."


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 Chapter 609： Resource trap

    The era of colonial expansion has ended, and the focus of the Vienna government''s work has once again returned to the country. The most serious problem in Austria now is the uneven development of the domestic economy, and the gap between the rich and the poor is constantly expanding.


    Just looking at the per capita income of 64.6 Aegis, this figure is no longer low. After deducting children and the elderly, the per capita income of the labor force is even more than a hundred.


    However, the reality is that the annual income of big capitalists and nobles is tens of millions, and the actual annual income of most ordinary workers is less than 30 Aegis.


    In this regard, Franz is also a vested interest. As a result of increasing per capita income, he now has to worry about the widening gap between the rich and the poor.


    Take Vienna as an example. As the city with the highest per capita income in the world, the per capita annual income in Vienna is as high as 328 SHIELD.


    This income is placed in any country and region in the world, and that is the middle class.


    It is not surprising that Vienna, as Austria''s financial capital, cultural capital, technological capital, and educational capital, has so many resource bonuses.


    However, statistics tell Franz that this is only a superficial boom, and internal problems are already very serious.


    Vienna has a population of 1.06 million, of which 620,000 are of age-age workforce. Only 11.2% of the annual income reaches 328 SHIELD, only 29.6% of the annual income exceeds 100 SHIELD, and 24.6% of the annual income is less than 30 SHIELD. (Calculates labor force only)


    This is still the capital, so there are so many low-income people, if I change to another area, I am afraid it will be more serious.


    According to statistics, the number of poor people with annual income below 20 Aegis is as high as 31.2%. This is not the data that a developed country should have, but it is the reality.


    The disparity between the rich and the poor is only one aspect, and the imbalance in regional development is even more alarming. The poorest small county has an annual per capita income of less than 8 Aegis.


    This income is estimated to be enough to eat potatoes. This is based on the premise that Austria is a food-producing country. If it is in England, you can only find wild vegetables.


    And this gap is still growing. The poorer the poorer, the richer the richer.


    The old problems have not yet been resolved, and new ones have emerged. With the economic development, the gap between urban and rural areas is widening at an alarming rate.


    The abolition of serfdom from 1848 to 1854 was the golden time for the development of rural economy in Austria, and the agricultural output value increased by 56% in five years.


    Then the rural economic development slowed down rapidly, especially after the agricultural crisis broke out in 1873, the Austrian rural economy once experienced negative growth.


    With the country''s rapid economic growth, the rural economic growth rate in Austria in 1875 was less than 1%, and it can be said that it was almost in place.


    With so many questions coming together, Franz''s hair was almost gone. "Solving" is simple. How do you solve it?


    Not only the problems of Austria, there is no country in the 19th century that can make exceptions, and no one can solve these problems.


    Ever since Franz raised these questions, the Vienna government has been thinking of ways, but the reality is still so cruel.


    Franz didn''t even dare to order the bureaucrats to solve it, because once this order was issued, he would probably not see the real data.


    Now is not the age of the Internet. In this era of backward communication, it is very easy to whitewash the peace, just change the data with a large stroke.


    It is the natural skills of the bureaucracy to deceive and hide, and the tsarist government next door is an example of this. Since Alexander II pushed for reform, the Russian Empire has developed at an astonishing rate on paper.


    Just looking at the data on paper, the industrial strength of the Russian Empire has surpassed Austria, and it is estimated that it will surpass the European continent in a few years. Perhaps in the lifetime of Alexander II, the Russian Empire can surpass the world.


    Compared with the bureaucracy of the Tsarist government, the Austrian bureaucracy is fairly conscience. Falsification of data does not exist, but it is definitely not that disheartening.


    This is the credit of Franz. As a qualified emperor, rewards and punishments are clearly necessary, so a strict reporting and reward system has been formulated.


    You can falsify data, but you must ensure that everyone cooperates. It is not enough to ensure that the next government cooperates. You must ensure that the next government must cooperate.


    Responsibility for life, all those who do not report all joint responsibility. Cancel all honors received and go to prison together in the second half of my life.


    As a whistleblower, you can be promoted directly to the third level, and you can also work in the investigation department to investigate data fraud.


    As a sacrifice to this policy, the bureaucrats in the province of BiH were the first to suffer. An official who was originally optimistic about Franz was included in the cabinet candidate list and was also planted in it.


    Thousands of public officials went to jail at one time, and all the bureaucratic groups in the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina were implicated, almost annihilated by the army.


    After being affected by this, everyone converged and the data suddenly returned to normal.


    Officials are mixed, who has few political opponents? Had the local government been a piece of iron, the Vienna government would have been unable to sleep!


    Hold your head tight, but you dare not mess up below. Isn''t it just statistics, just report it honestly. Counterfeiting is indeed easy to make achievements, and it is easier to go to prison.


    Vienna Palace, Economic Conference


    Franz shot the table directly: "The domestic economy is developing very fast, but the gap between the rich and the poor, the regional gap, and the urban-rural gap are also getting worse. Now it is time to resolve it.


    If you drag on, it will only be more difficult to deal with it in the future. I don''t ask for a 100% solution, but I have to make sure that the situation doesn''t get worse. "


    The requirements are so low. Under the existing productivity situation, Franz knows that these problems cannot be solved at all.


    If the problem cannot be solved, it does not mean that the problem is not solved. In any case, it is better to do it than not to do it, even if you keep the current situation, it is a great victory.


    Prime Minister Felix replied stubbornly: "Your Majesty, regional economic development is uneven, and the biggest problem is the limitation of natural conditions.


    We can only adapt to local conditions and formulate appropriate economic development policies. There is still a large part of this area. Due to natural conditions, industry and agriculture are not suitable for development.


    From the overall perspective, we must make choices in these areas, and focus on developing areas that are easier to develop.


    The widening gap between urban and rural areas is a worldwide problem. With the development of industrial technology, the gap between industrial and agricultural scissors will become more serious.


    In the short term, the most effective way is to promote land mergers and adopt a large farm production model to replace the smallholder economy in many areas now.


    However, this is again the least desirable approach. The social problems caused by land mergers are far more serious than the widening gap between urban and rural areas.


    In fact, these two issues are not critical. The most important thing is that the gap between the rich and the poor is widening, and the number of poor people is increasing.


    As long as the income problem of the people at the bottom is solved, it is acceptable whether the regional development is uneven and the gap between urban and rural areas is widening. "


    This is a pseudo-proposition. How to mediate the gap between the rich and the poor without addressing regional imbalances and the gap between urban and rural areas?


    The three have always complemented each other, and their income is different from the others. This is regulated by the market, and the government cannot impose control.


    Franz is no longer economically innocent, and will not be naive to think that the government will set a higher minimum wage income, and everyone''s income will go up.


    This is impossible. Every industry can bear different labor costs. The market competitiveness of some traditional industries is cheap labor.


    In so many countries in the later generations, they would de-industrialize. In addition to the notional excuse of "environmental protection", more labor costs in developed countries are too high.


    In other words, the guild has become a tool for some people to make profits. In order to chase a higher return on investment, capitalists have to transfer factories.


    Austria has not progressed to that point. Many capitalists are still lying down and making money, and most industries have good profits.


    The bottom line is that the income of the people at the bottom is not up, and the main reason is the supply-demand relationship in the labor market. The so-called labor cost affects market competitiveness, which is actually very nonsense.


    The current labor price, labor cost actually accounts for a very low proportion. Except for labor-intensive industries, labor costs in many industries are less than one-tenth of product prices.


    Compared with the rival British, Austria''s labor costs are much cheaper, and the cost of raw materials is also much cheaper. However, the international retail price of products is almost the same.


    This made Franz very dissatisfied. With so many superior conditions, the capitalists did not even grab the market with the British. Obviously, the domestic market has fed them, and everyone''s initiative is not enough.


    If they are not changed to give them a sense of crisis and continue for so long, it is estimated that Austria will also fall into the "resource trap".


    This is the case of British and French capitalists in spacetime. Anyway, they can make money anyway, why should they work hard?


    One by one with money and eating, drinking, and having fun, there is no sense of crisis at all, and finally I watched Americans and Germans surpass the past.


    It is the core of this economic conference to change the status quo of domestic capitalists'' unmotivated progress.


    Franz: "Solving the gap between the rich and the poor is indeed the core issue. What plans does the government have?"


    Prime Minister Felix: "In the short term, the easiest way to raise everyone''s income is immigration. There is a surplus of domestic labor, but the colonial labor has been very scarce.


    We have also been immigrating these years, but we haven''t done enough. In the inland regions, we rarely even do propaganda, and we must change this situation now.


    The government plans to move 10 million immigrants to the colonies within five years. The main areas of immigration this time were overpopulated rural areas and poor and remote areas. "


    It is poor to see that a large number of immigrants enter the colonies, and the supply-demand relationship in the domestic labor market will inevitably change. Gone are the days when capitalists depended on cheap labor.


    It wasn''t Franz who was ruthless and was forced by reality.


    The former German Empire was the best example. Almost all resources except coal and iron were scarce, labor costs were higher than the French, and there were not so many colonies to plunder, but they developed.


    The talent bonus of compulsory education is one aspect, but more of it is the crisis awareness of the enterprise, which urges everyone to promote technological innovation.


    It has been so many years for compulsory education in Austria, the quality of the population is not low, and it has a richer market and resources, which cannot be justified.


    The second industrial revolution began in Austria. It is reasonable that Franz promoted the new technology. It should be faster than the same period in history, but the reality is very shameful.


    In 1875, the newly registered patented technology in Austria, the royal industry accounted for one-third, the proportion of this number has increased year by year.


    Franz''s research found that the core problem was that the company''s life was too easy. You can make money by lying down, and capitalists are simply unwilling to promote technological innovation.


    This is determined by benefits. Low labor, raw material prices, and broad markets allow them to make money without hard work.


    However, the research and development of new technologies is full of uncertainty. The investment and return may not be directly proportional, and everyone is unwilling to take risks.


    Without pressure, it can only create pressure. These years have not yet reached the age of capital internationalization, and Franz is not afraid of capitalists running away.


    Engaging in international trade requires government endorsement, and every large multinational group has a government background. Even so, these groups are often pitted.


    There are many classic cases of this, for example: British and French capital invested in Austrian railways and infrastructure construction, and Franz used the economic crisis to pit it.


    Another example: British capital built a large railway in the United States, and ultimately lost everything.


    There are background pits, which are pits within the regular range. No background, not to mention, no need to pay attention to eating.


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 Chapter 610： Strike movement

    Ten million immigrants sounds terrible. In fact, after five years, two million immigrants are immigrated each year.


    Based on Austria''s current population base and calculated at a two-percent growth rate, there are more than 1.7 million new people each year, in fact there will be more.


    In an era when there is no entertainment, people are keen to make people. Coupled with the Vienna government''s maternity subsidy, Austria''s population growth rate has always been among the highest in the world.


    The total indigenous population has not decreased much, but the impact is still not small. It is now at the juncture of the second industrial revolution. The scale of emerging industries is constantly expanding, and the demand for labor is also increasing.


    The demand for labor is increasing, but the number is decreasing. The relationship between supply and demand in the labor market has changed, and labor costs are inevitable.


    Compared with traditional industries, the biggest feature of emerging industries is their vitality. During the period of rapid development, companies have higher profits and naturally can pay higher wages.


    In this context, if traditional companies do not want to be eliminated from the market, then technological innovation is imperative.


    In fact, many new production equipment have already appeared, but some capitalists are too lazy to replace them in order to save costs.


    This is not Franz''s guess, but evidence. And capitalists complained in the newspaper:


    Nowadays, the machinery and equipment are updated so frequently. Today, they are replaced with new ones, and they may fall behind after a few years. Anyway, the current equipment can still be used, it is better to wait for a better appearance, and then step in place.


    The comfortable business environment for a long time has made capitalists conservative. Many people are even opposed to technological progress because it adds uncertainty.


    The most typical is the era of electricity. In order to save costs, many factories insist on using gas lamps.


    It''s not that capitalists don''t know the advantages of electric lights, but they just don''t want to pay for laying electrical equipment.


    Anyway, you can always use a gas lamp. If you continue to make money, why bother yourself?


    The Austrian poor are not in the vast countryside, but concentrated in the cities. The main reason for this is that everything is going up, but wages are not going up.


    From 1848 to the present, per capita income in Austria has increased by 2.3 times. However, the wages of workers have only increased by 56%, and even a considerable part of the factory wages have not changed.


    It is not surprising that the economy is developing and income has not kept up.


    Franz''s immigration campaign is now in fact a last resort. If this situation does not change, something will happen someday.


    ...


    Milan, as the capital of the Kingdom of Lombardy, has always been the busiest city in Italy. No, it should be said to be the most prosperous region in Germany.


    Geography has never been artificially divided. Now that Austria is powerful, Franz has directly assigned the Lombardy region to the German region.


    Regardless of whether you are used to it or not, Milan is part of the German region in all official documents. The theoretical basis is that the Lombards are a part of the German nation.


    Although there are more local Italians, it doesn''t matter. History can change, cultural traditions can change, and nations can change.


    The international community has recognized that the Kingdom of Lombardy is part of the German region. There were many other places where Lumbar was first classified in the German region, such as: Venice next door, Hungary, the Balkans ...


    Even the Kingdom of Jerusalem will soon become part of the German region. Looking at the current map of the German region can directly historians.


    All natural conditions and historical factors are all nonsense. The real division basis is very characteristic of the times. Within the range of the Austrian artillery, they are all in the German region, or the Austrian region.


    It ¡¯s just the name, but it does n¡¯t affect everyone ¡¯s interests. Just listen to it a few times and get used to it.


    Dakol textile mill is a well-known large enterprise in Milan area. Among the many textile mills in Austria, it can also be ranked in the top three.


    Its subsidiaries include more than a dozen factories including filigree mills, woolen mills, cotton mills, printing and dyeing factories, and garment factories, with more than 130,000 employees.


    It has an independent industrial park in Milan. At this time in the past, the factory had been busy for a long time, but now it is strangely silent.


    Anyone who knows the situation knows that there is another strike here.


    Austria is compulsory, and the Kingdom of Lombardy is no exception. Thanks to the discipline consciousness cultivated from an early age, the strike movement is now much more harmonious.


    Everyone has clearly realized that the mechanical equipment is the guy who eats, and smashing and burning is smashing his own rice bowl.


    This does not affect everyone''s legal strike. As long as it does not affect social public order, strikes are still everyone''s basic rights and can be carried out without anyone''s approval.


    Milan is heavily influenced by Italian maritime culture and is also the birthplace of the Renaissance. Compared to other areas in Austria, new ideas are more active here and strikes are more frequent.


    Of course, this is not a major factor in the strike at the Dakore textile mill. Like most traditional companies, the heyday of the Dakoer Textile Mill has gradually declined.


    After the Second Industrial Revolution broke out, Dako''er Textile Mill did not seize the opportunity, stood on the conservative side, failed to update the equipment in time, and became fatigued in the market competition.


    Affected by the decline in profits, from 1870 to the present, companies have not increased their salaries once, but prices have not stopped waiting for them, and strikes have naturally occurred.


    Like most companies, Dakol Textile Mill is a family business, and contemporary head Dakol-Ranno is already an old man in his seventies.


    In his youth, he was also a man of the moment. Betting on Austria decisively during the Osa War, after the war, the rivals led the lunch box because of the wrong team, and Dakorn-Ranno took the opportunity to merge their factories, and then started to lie and win.


    Taking advantage of the market gap, Dakol textile mills developed rapidly. At the peak, the number of workers exceeded 180,000, and the company''s annual output value entered the top 100 in Austria.


    However, this kind of industry without core technology has a common problem, that is, there are many competitors.


    Promoted by the Vienna government''s strategy of changing wheat to mulberry, the Kingdom of Lombardy soon became Austria''s most important raw silk producer.


    Near the water tower, the first month, the Dakoer textile mill enjoyed the first wave of dividends, and the production on site undoubtedly greatly reduced the cost.


    Even now, the Dakol textile mill occupies most of the raw silk processing in the Kingdom of Lombardy. With a complete industrial chain, it is logical that Dako''er textile mills should be very moist.


    However, with the advent of the second industrial revolution, things began to change. Various machinery and equipment are constantly updated. In order to pursue greater profits, the aged and conservative Dakorn-Rannault has not kept pace with the times.


    Step by step, step by step, capital competition is omnipotent, competitors will not leave them opportunities.


    New technologies not only increase productivity, but also improve product quality. Good quality products are definitely more popular at the same price.


    In just a few years, the market share of Dakol textiles has been eroded by one-third of competitors, and corporate profits have plummeted.


    After receiving the news of the strike, Dakol-Lanno slammed the table suddenly: "It''s on strike again, this group of unconscientious things, don''t want to think who is supporting them!


    If we fall down, they won''t even have work. Don''t do it if you don''t want to do it. There are many people who want to enter Dakol for work.


    Ordered to go down in accordance with the old rules, fire 10% of the strikers, ordered them to resume work immediately, the slowest group of people to resume work, just get me off! "


    This is the experience that Dakorn-Ranno summed up in response to the strike. Among the workers, he also bought spies, and at this time, as long as someone took the lead to resume work, the strike could not go on.


    Usually those who stay in the end are die-hards, so they must be fired. As for whether it is really necessary to lay off 10% of the staff, that is not important, as long as the die-hards or the leaders are fired and the chickens and monkeys are killed.


    In this age of rottenness, Dakorn-Ranno thinks he has done a good job, at least he has complied with the law and is much better than the underground black factory.


    Of course, this is limited to him personally, in the eyes of the workers he is a vampire. Abide by the Labor Protection Law. Sorry, there are no big companies in Austria who dare to violate the law, and only risk small companies.


    No way, the Vienna government is keeping a close eye on the law, and the law enforcement is very strong. In addition, the Labor Protection Law is not excessive, and it is actually protecting the interests of both parties.


    It is not that no one threatened the Vienna government with the closure of the factory, but there was no egg use, and Franz did it very thoroughly in maintaining the dignity of the law.


    Regardless of the consequences, the prison should be squatting. Before threatening the government, it is best to expect that there is no black history. Otherwise, even if there is no qualification to close the factory, all assets will be confiscated by the government.


    A large part of the state-owned enterprises in Austria were confiscated, and the Vienna government auctioned a batch of state-owned enterprises almost every three to five years, mostly small factories.


    With the lessons learned from the front car, the people behind were much lower-key. Let ¡¯s just go into the law and work directly with the government, let alone!


    It seems that the bourgeoisie is powerful. In fact, their strength is very limited. They are all blown by money.


    Besides, who can integrate the bourgeoisie with serious conflict of interest, believe it or not, someone is a traitor?


    This is most evident in Austria, where capitalists have become much less powerful when the law requires news to be authentic.


    It is also the responsibility of the law to empty the gun and promise. You dare to blow, and other newspapers dare not publish it.


    Xiao Lannuo objected: "Father, this is not good! In the past year, we have fired 20,000 old workers. Now many new recruits are not skilled, and the defective rate of products is two percentage points higher.


    The increase in defective rate will affect the reputation of our products. Now that the competition is so fierce, if the product quality cannot be guaranteed, our market will be snatched by competitors.


    This is equivalent to a vicious circle. It is better to send people to talk with the workers'' representatives first, and then fire them. "


    As a qualified capitalist, your interests always come first.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Dakorn-Ranno shook his head: "Can''t compromise, human desire is endless. Once this precedent is set, we will never have peace.


    Remember the cannery next door? A savvy person like McDougall compromised with the workers in order to catch a batch of orders, and was then directly dragged down by high labor costs.


    Remember, even if you want to raise your salary, we must take the initiative to increase it. Concessions under their persecution will not yield any gratitude. "


    In this case, Xiao Lannuo has heard it many times. But his view was just the opposite. McDowell was still very moist when the cannery was closed. Obviously, he could not afford to close the labor costs.


    There is no large-scale cannery in the Kingdom of Lombardy, which has been able to explain many problems. Most of Austria''s food factories are concentrated in Hungary and the Balkans. There is no other reason for the close proximity of raw materials.


    Is it possible to use mulberry as raw material for producing canned food in Milan? Don''t tease, who this thing is for.


    The best canned goods on the market today are all meat, and canned fruits and vegetables can only be purchased by the crew. Unfortunately, Milan really has no advantage in this regard.


    But the last sentence, Xiao Lannuo agreed. Making concessions at this time really can''t buy people''s hearts.


    As for the post-mortem, they have already resumed work. Why do you need to increase labor costs?


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 Chapter 611： Ludwig II

    Times are advancing, and people are advancing.


    Since the management announced the company''s decision at the Dakoer textile factory, the workers participating in the strike have discussed in pairs.


    An ordinary-looking young man sneered, "This is the same set, don''t they know that they should change their style?"


    Obviously, young men still have some fears and dare not call them by name. There is a boss''s eyeliner among the workers. Everyone is clear. Someone was fired because of private complaints.


    However, this time is different from the past. You are expelled from the job. It is a big deal to change to a factory to work. You ca n¡¯t find work and you can go to the colony.


    One more road, everyone''s confidence is much more. If the Dakoer textile mill is well paid, it is estimated that everyone will not be willing to lose their jobs.


    It is a pity that maybe the Dakoer textile mill ten years ago can be said to be good, but now it is definitely not.


    A middle-aged man next to him stared at him severely: "Shut up, Lake!"


    It can be seen that the middle-aged man is full of worry. Factory management is not harmonious in this era, and punches and kicks are common.


    The sons and daughters of Lanuo have been prestigious for a long time, and they have zero tolerance for anything that challenges their dignity.


    Although Lake''s words were not directly named, once they were transmitted, they might still be retaliated against.


    Ordinary workers can''t beat the capitalists. In the past few years, there were still accidents because of bad talk about the boss.


    It is an accident to the outside. In fact, everyone who knows it knows that this was arranged by some people. The man accidentally killed the unlucky egg and killed the chicken and tamarin.


    The accident could not be traced to the boss. The workers who caused the accident took the full responsibility and the factory lost a pension and things passed.


    For a while everyone was in danger. Everyone knew that there was a boss''s eyeliner around them. Unless they were friends or relatives, the rest did not trust each other.


    In recent years, the Kingdom of Lombardy has begun to rectify factory chaos. In factories where accidents often occur, safety audits can''t pass, and Lanno and his son have converged.


    Don''t dare to create accidents, but deliberately making things difficult or getting fired at work is also a common occurrence.


    A young man aged about 15 or 6 next to him: "Don''t worry, Uncle Lawles. There will be nothing wrong with Lake, so much has happened, who cares about this little thing!"


    This is a fact. Now that more than 100,000 people are on strike, there are more complaints. If you want to crack down on revenge, you must also consider whether everyone will be at risk.


    Now the management is still worrying about how to get everyone back to work and make small reports. Let''s step aside!


    ...


    In the company''s conference room, it''s sad. The layoffs that have always been regarded as the highest treasure of Dakorn-Rannow suddenly didn''t work.


    Usually this time, usually two to three days, driven by the spy bought, workers will soon make compromises.


    This time it''s different. It''s the fifth day. Less than one-tenth of the people are returning to work. The remaining workers seem to be willing to be laid off rather than compromise. This is embarrassing.


    Fire all the remaining workers and think about it. Every day the factory shuts down, the economic loss is not a small figure.


    If everyone is fired, so many replacements will not be found in a short time, Dakol Textile Mill may not be able to restore production capacity in two or three years.


    For such a long time, competitors have already robbed their market. The old Lan Nuo''s face was so dreary and terrible that he could not resume the worker in time, which was also a blow to his prestige.


    The Dakol textile mill can develop and grow rapidly. Naturally, it cannot be achieved by the Dakol family. During this period, many collaborators participated.


    Especially after the listing, the board of directors also restricted the power of Lao Nuo to a certain extent. Although he still dominates the business, as the development of the Dakoer textile mill is in trouble, there is more criticism.


    Many people think that the old Lannuo is old and has no ability to continue to lead the Dakol textile mill. Now this situation has happened again, making the situation even more unfavorable.


    The scented coffee on the table couldn''t bring any interest to Lao Nuo. "Compromise" or not "compromise" is a headache.


    The factory shutdown brought much more than just this, but also the impact on the corporate brand and the impact on market share.


    The Dakoer textile mill is also a golden signboard. Once the news of the strike spreads, it will inevitably impact the brand''s gold content, which will affect the sales market.


    A middle-aged man in a Chinese suit: "Mr. Lannuo, it''s the fifth day. If the strike doesn''t end, we can''t stop the media.


    With the influence of the Dakol textile mill, we have not been able to block all newspapers around the world. Now that the wind has spread, perhaps the reporter is already on his way. "


    Big companies and newspapers are inextricably linked. The use of capital to influence public opinion has long left capitalists alone.


    Unfortunately, there are too many newspapers and they simply cannot be bought. As long as one of the family took the news out, the lid was lifted.


    The news of the strike spread, the first to suffer is the stock market, which means that the wealth of everyone present will be greatly reduced.


    In fact, if it were not for the Vienna Securities Regulatory Bureau''s strict management, everyone on the board would have sold shares.


    In recent years, the development of the Dakoer textile mill has been very unsuccessful and it is no longer a good investment project. Now this is happening again, while the stock price is still good, it is also a good choice.


    Unfortunately, the Austrian government strictly prohibits insider trading. Even if it is to cash out, it must be made public.


    The Dakol textile factory went public in Vienna and naturally has to be supervised by the Austrian government. It''s not impossible to conceal the news, but it will be confiscated if found out.


    This "income" is all the income in the transaction. Franz believes that "illegal income" and "legitimate income" are too difficult to distinguish, and in order not to bother law enforcement officers, they should be confiscated.


    Strictly deal with criminals, just to warn the latecomers, do not try the law in person.


    In order to pay less taxes, someone used to privately trade shares with others, and intentionally reduced the contract amount.


    After being arrested, because of the inability to distinguish between the illegal profit of this transaction and the previous wealth, all the property was confiscated directly.


    Everyone is a family with a great career, and has passed the barefoot era. It was hard to land ashore, and naturally, he is unwilling to take risks to join the family.


    Old Lanuo nodded, signaled that he knew. This was expected, with more than 100,000 people on strike and it was impossible to keep it secret.


    Apart from not being published in the newspaper, this is already an open secret in Milan, and perhaps the entire Lombard kingdom knows it.


    "The newspaper side, to continue to do a good job in public relations, we need time.


    If concessions are made now, it will undoubtedly encourage the arrogance of the white-eyed wolves, and the subsequent factories will no longer be able to manage normally.


    Today, they have successfully processed food, and tomorrow they will ask for better food. The day after tomorrow, they will also ask to shorten labor hours and increase holidays ...


    We do pay low, but not the lowest. Now that the market has accepted the price, it proves that the price is reasonable.


    They want to increase their wages, but they have to wait for the business performance to improve. Companies are no longer making money, and they are paid for anything.


    Little Lanuo, send someone to do ideological work for the workers. Tell them that the factory is experiencing difficulties now. As long as we pass the current level, I will raise them later. "


    Old Lannuo was aware of the crisis. Although the treatment at Dakol Textile Factory was not the lowest, it was almost at the bottom.


    He is not without thinking about improving the treatment of workers, but the benefits of the Dakoer textile mill have been declining continuously, and the labor costs will increase, and the profits of the company will decline further.


    Poor performance reports will undoubtedly affect the stock market.


    The most important thing is that Old Lanuo is the largest shareholder of Dakol Textile Mill. The profits of the company have fallen, and his loss is also the largest.


    It is very abnormal for a large company to look ahead even when it comes to increasing labor wages.


    Little Lanno sees it better than his father. He knows that increasing wages is imperative. There is no other reason, mainly because the workers are no longer able to support their families.


    Austria has developed rapidly in recent years, with a large number of new jobs being created every year, and the Vienna government recently announced the plan for a large migration.


    These factors combined will inevitably affect the supply and demand relationship in the labor market. From his standpoint, Xiao Lannuo naturally opposed large-scale foreign migration, which would increase domestic labor costs.


    It''s a pity that his arms are not over his thighs. No matter how the capitalists oppose it, they will not affect the decision of the Vienna government.


    Moreover, not all capitalists are against it, and there is no shortage of supporters. This is also an opportunity for some capitalists.


    Increasing labor costs will surely lead to the gradual elimination of companies from the market, while companies that are brave enough to innovate can go further.


    On the one hand, there are fewer competitors, and on the other hand, the purchasing power of the market has increased.


    When workers'' salaries increase, they also need to consume. Hot money in the market has increased, and it is easier for everyone to make money. After a circle in the market, they will eventually return to the hands of capitalists.


    This is a virtuous economic cycle, not that labor costs will increase and everyone''s profits will definitely decrease.


    ...


    The telegram is a good thing that speeds up the spread of news. By the time Lanno took action, it was too late.


    As soon as he entered the workers'' area, Xiao Lannuo was surrounded by a group of reporters, including official reporters.


    "Mr. Lanno, what do you think of the strike?"


    "Mr. Lanno, will you suppress this strike?"


    ...


    Looking at the camera not far away, Xiao Lannuo was crying without tears.


    "Views" he certainly has, but there is no way to say it!


    "Suppression of strike" Isn''t this a joke, you are all here, who dares to suppress the strike?


    Moreover, they have no strength to suppress strikes. If there are more than 100,000 people, even if they are all black people, once they make a noise, it will be earthshaking.


    Workers are now legally on strike, just resting at home or going out to sway. Whoever dares to intensify conflicts is prepared to be used by the Lombard government to sacrifice flags.


    Buy newspapers and cover up news. It seems to be doing well, but they ignore the feeling of the palace.


    Who in power is willing to see an uncontrolled existence under the rule?


    Ludwig II was no exception. On the face of it, the king was not easy to care about them, which did not mean that he could not wear small shoes.


    The presence of so many journalists now is enough to explain a lot of issues.


    Under normal circumstances, these reporters distributed in newspapers across the country cannot arrive at the same time unless someone is behind the scenes.


    The Dakol textile mill has a lot of influence, and a solid interest group has been established in the local area, and most people can''t afford it.


    Strikes are the common enemy of capitalists, and even competitors will not support the workers'' movement at this time because strikes are contagious.


    Once the workers of the Dakoer Textile Factory have succeeded in fighting for their rights, they will also affect other factories in the surrounding area. Whoever opens this lid will become the public enemy of the capitalists.


    However, this does not include the Lombard royal family. It is said that the bourgeoisie who has lost a lot of sand is essentially bullying and fearless, and everyone who can''t afford it will still not see it decisively.


    Xiao Lannuo didn''t know who was targeting them, but he knew that this time the "Dakor Textile Mill" was in trouble. Once the news comes out, workers are less likely to compromise.


    Originally, it was planned to let management talk to the workers alone to conduct intimidation and lure, but now they can no longer do it.


    Otherwise, when he meets a hard-hearted man, he will pass the news to the reporter, and he will not be able to eat it.


    ...


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 Chapter 612： Worsen

    As soon as the newspaper was published, the Dakoer textile mill strike quickly became a hot topic in society.


    The Royal Government of Lombardy quickly intervened in the incident. The first victims were several news agencies in Milan. The person in charge was invited by the Government Information Administration to have coffee.


    Newspapers have the responsibility to reveal the truth. Of course, it doesn''t matter if they don''t report. At the most, they affect the credibility of the newspaper and do not constitute a crime.


    If there is a bargain of interest and deliberate concealment of the truth of the news, it is a crime.


    Now newspaper reporters from all over the country are here, but the local newspapers in Milan have not responded, so they must be questioned.


    There is no doubt that the end result is nothing. Now that you dare to help cover up, naturally you are ready.


    There has always been business between newspapers and companies. The transaction of interest is not necessarily direct cash. It is scattered in the advertising business. It is very difficult to find out.


    For example: Milan Daily, the newspapers sent reporters far away early. In addition to daily operations staff, several editors went to Vienna for vacation.


    High-level officials were absent, and the reporters were all dispatched. Under the situation of insufficient manpower, it did not seem to be possible to find that the Dakoer textile factory went on strike.


    Avoiding the investigation does not mean that the matter is over. For a news agency, the most important thing is credibility. Who would order your newspaper without credibility?


    Many smart people have come to their senses, this time the Ludwig II needle is probably not aimed at the Dakol textile mill. After all, such a large enterprise is very important to the economic development of the Kingdom of Lombardy. What should happen if it falls and causes mass unemployment?


    The king also needs to consider the consequences. Instead, he will attack the domestic newspapers, which is more likely.


    This year, when you have mastered the newspaper, you have mastered public opinion. Ludwig II wanted to consolidate the kingship, and it was normal for him to reach out to the newspaper.


    It was still Franz who took the lead and started a newspaper before succeeding him. Not to mention after the succession, which Austrian mainstream newspaper is not affected by the royal family?


    This effect has proven useful. In the newspaper, the image of the royal family suddenly became taller.


    Of course, there are many followers. Now it is still at the peak of the monarchy. European kings are in control of power.


    The Lombard royal family is a foreigner, so the action is naturally slower. Having been in business for so many years, now is the time to reach out to public opinion.


    Knowing and knowing, but there is no evidence. The royal family has no relationship with the newspaper in the Ming Dynasty. The newspaper was warned by the government as the best proof.


    It is inevitable to accept Lu''an secretly, otherwise it would not be so easy to get through this time.


    If you really want to get in trouble, you can actually make the advertising business an exchange of benefits. Price can''t fool people, many problems are obvious when looking up advertising costs.


    Ludwig II''s actions were not kept secret, and Franz was informed as soon as possible in Vienna.


    This is an internal matter of the Lombard kingdom, and Franz naturally does not interfere. The king reached for the newspaper, which was a trivial matter.


    To some extent, this is also a good start. In power, the emperor and the king stood in the same trench, while Ludwig II consolidated the king''s power, it also consolidated the king''s power.


    This can be seen from the opinion orientation in Vienna. The newspaper hardly attacked several domestic kings, and even if they were cursing, they arrested the state government.


    Franz didn''t care what Ludwig II was going to do. Instead, he was worried about the Dakore textile mill strike.


    If not resolved quickly, it is likely to trigger a chain reaction. In this regard, European workers are still very united. As long as someone starts, there is no shortage of imitators.


    "Sir, this is an urgent telegram from the Kingdom of Lombardy."


    The maid''s voice sounded in Franz''s ear, interrupting his thinking.


    I took the file by hand, and after glancing at it for a first time, Franz had to admit that he also has a crow attribute.


    "It''s too good to be bad, it''s bad to be bad." Just now I was worried that the strike at the Dakoer Textile Mill will trigger a chain reaction, and now things have happened.


    After "changing wheat into mulberry," the grain of the Lombard Kingdom relied on domestic supplies. Compared with grain-producing areas, prices are naturally much higher.


    This means that the cost of living is high, which does not mean that wages are also high. Due to the proximity to Italy, Italians often come to work, resulting in labor wages in Milan.


    Compared to most parts of Austria, the wage level in the Lombardy Kingdom is at a low level. Contradictions arise when income is low and expenses are high.


    The strike at the Dakol textile mill is just a microcosm. The Kingdom of Lombardy has always been the region with the highest number of strikes in Austria and none of them.


    The strike is contagious. Affected by the strike at the Dakore textile mill, workers in several surrounding factories have also followed up. Strikes are spreading in the kingdom of Lombardy.


    Putting down the documents, Franz: "Notify the cabinet to come to the meeting and call the Minister of Labor."


    The crisis still broke out. The late 19th century was a period of rapid economic growth, and it was also the period when the labor-management conflict was the worst.


    Strikes during this period were frequent. Some capitalists also used machine guns to fire at workers. Similarly, some capitalists were directly destroyed by workers. All in all, it was chaos.


    The eight-hour work system in later generations was during this period when countless workers won their lives.


    Affected by Franz''s butterfly effect, the eight-hour work system of this time and space came earlier, and now workers are fighting for treatment.


    Despite the Labour Protection Act, the problem is that everyone''s salary is still not high. This is not something the government can decide on, but only by the workers themselves.


    The relationship between market supply and demand determines the price of the labor market. Now is the time when everyone fights for salary, and the final result is still unknown.


    The "Labour Protection Law" protects the interests of both employers and employees. Workers can offer treatment, capitalists can refuse, and no one can force them.


    When it comes to competing interests, this war is bound to be protracted. Before long, it will no longer be a problem for the Austrian family. No one in Europe will be able to run away from all the industrial countries in Europe.


    ...


    After seeing the contents of the telegram, the rushed crowd couldn''t care less about the rest. We all know the news of the strike at the Dakoer textile mill, but it took only two days to spread to the entire Lombard kingdom.


    The number of people participating in the strike is no longer the original 100,000, but has reached a staggering 300,000. This number is still increasing.


    Franz: "You''ve all seen the telegram, and the situation is worse than we estimated in advance. Not only the Kingdom of Lombardy, but the same problem exists in other parts of Austria.


    If nothing else, a national strike, or even a strike across Europe, is about to happen.


    This kind of thing is unstoppable, what we can do is to come up with an emergency plan as soon as possible, so as not to get busy in time.


    The Ministry of Labor warns poorly paid companies: If they don''t want to face a big strike, then take the initiative to raise their salaries!


    Tell them that the government will not interfere until the situation gets out of control. If the situation gets out of control, whoever is responsible will be responsible. "


    The companies with poor treatment are basically traditional industries. Emerging industries are in a period of rapid development, and the quality of workers is also higher. Treatment is naturally not bad.


    Now that capitalists want to avoid strikes, the best option is to increase workers'' treatment. How many capitalists can listen to it, Franz is not sure.


    But one thing is for sure, if you stop production and your competitors do not stop production, it won''t be long before your market share is gone. Conversely, you can also take advantage of competitors'' markets.


    This is a crisis and an opportunity. After rising labor costs, if you continue to be unmotivated, it is estimated that it will be eliminated by the market soon.


    The era of survival of the fittest is about to begin. In the following market competition, companies without core technology will not be so comfortable.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, otherwise we raise the minimum wage and give the capitalists a wake-up call so that some people do not take it seriously."


    Franz hesitated that raising the minimum wage was indeed effective. It''s just that human intervention in the market can easily lead to unpredictable consequences, and there are certain risks.


    "You can first let out the wind and let the local government formulate a minimum wage standard according to the actual local conditions."


    After much deliberation, Franz decided to test it first. Enterprise management these days is quite confusing. It is really difficult for outsiders to determine how much capitalists are profitable and how much they can tolerate labor costs.


    Some industries are obviously profiteering and can make money casually. However, some people are losing money. The core problem is management confusion.


    The companies with chaotic management are not one and two, but are common in the whole society.


    The viability of these enterprises is very poor. They have almost no ability to resist risks. They can make money because of a good market environment, low labor costs, and cheap raw materials.


    If any of them fails, they will soon be in trouble. Now that the Austrian economy is in a transition period, these companies will be eliminated by the market under normal circumstances.


    It can be eliminated by the market, but it cannot be eliminated by administrative intervention. These are two concepts.


    Franz didn''t want to be a scapegoat for the capitalists. He was clearly not good at business, but he put the responsibility on the government and turned it into a negative example of the government''s intervention in the market.


    ...


    At the headquarters of the Dakoer Textile Mill, the old Lanuo was sighing alone. The strikes have spread and the situation is no longer under his control.


    The matter has reached this stage. The Dakoer textile mill has reached a point of life and death. Once it is not handled properly, he has fortunately struggled for most of his life and the company is over.


    Concessions to workers and business to resume production? He could do so before the news spread. Now if you do that, you have to consider the consequences.


    There is no way, this wave of strikes was caused by the Dakoer Textile Factory. If we take the lead in compromising the workers, it will inevitably further stimulate the wave of strikes. By then, not one or two offenders will be offended.


    Capitalists with impaired interests will surely write a note to them in their hearts. Offending so many people, including many partners, the future of Dakol Textile Mill, it really has no bright future.


    Without compromise, such a factory shutdown now costs at least tens of thousands of Aegis every day. That''s all. The Dakoer Textile Mill, which is a big business, can afford to lose.


    The key is that there are not many stocks in the Dakoer textile mill. Once the inventory is sold out, if there is no timely replenishment of the goods, the market share will be snatched by competitors.


    For a company, short-term losses are not terrible, it is terrible to lose market share.


    Losing the market may require only one wrong decision; if you want to recapture the market, it depends on the competitors not agreeing.


    Xiao Lannuo said in a deep voice: "Father, we can''t sit still anymore. At this step, we must make a compromise.


    The big deal is to abandon a part of the shares after the event and attract more people to come in. The problem can always be solved.


    Now dragging on like this has no effect on the overall situation except for increasing losses.


    The wave of strikes is now intensifying and is spreading everywhere, perhaps even more than the Great Revolution of 1848. "


    In the face of cruel reality, Xiao Lannuo has advocated compromise. No matter how much, sir saved and talked about the other.


    Offending people, as long as they are willing to yield, nothing is a problem. In the capital game, as long as you have enough benefits, the enemy can also become friends.


    Old Lannover wandered a few steps: "The situation is not the same as it was in 1848. Just look at the performance of the workers and know that Milan is unlikely to break out in a revolution."


    Obviously, the old Ranno had shaken. Milan is not revolutionary, it does not mean that the Dakol textile mill is better. On the contrary, it means they are in danger.


    The Lombard government will not allow this situation to continue. In order to stabilize the situation, the Dakore textile mill, which is the source of the storm, is likely to be sacrificed to calm the wave of strikes.


    Don''t look at them because they are large in size and occupy an important position in Milan''s economy. Once the ruling class makes up their minds, in fact they have no resistance.


    After a pause, Lao Nuo added: "Let management and workers negotiate, it must be done separately.


    Remember, workers must not be held in groups, and conflicts must be created between workers as much as possible. These workers'' representatives, in particular, must find excuses to fire them afterwards. "


    ...


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 Chapter 613： contain

    The capitalists conceded, and the strike at the Dakoer textile mill was successfully resolved.


    This is an inevitable result. Workers are not demanding these days, and the strike is only to support their families. The capitalists were willing to make concessions, and the strike naturally ended.


    However, the impact has just begun. The victory of the workers in the Dakol textile mill has undoubtedly stimulated workers in other regions and strengthened everyone''s determination to fight for benefits.


    This is no longer the case of the Austrian family. In just one month, the wave of strikes has spread to the entire European continent, and no industrial country can survive on its own.


    Faced with the intensifying workers'' movement, Franz is also thinking about countermeasures. How to formulate an effective mechanism while protecting the interests of both employers and employees has become the biggest problem for the Vienna government.


    All aspects are involved, and Franz must not be careful when formulating policies.


    Labor Minister Marjorie hurriedly rushed: "Your Majesty, something happened, and the police in Venice went on strike."


    "Police strike" and heard the news, Franz suspected that his ears had problems. Strikes by workers are common and strikes by government officials are the first.


    Franz asked in anger, "What was the reason for their strike?"


    Deep down, he had made up his mind and started working with the bureaucracy in Venice, and he couldn''t even see himself, it was just a bunch of waste.


    Labor Minister Marjorie: "The intensity of the work is too high, there is no rest day for a month, and they also asked for a raise."


    After the strike broke out, the pressure of police officers everywhere increased greatly, and overtime was a common occurrence, and Venice was no exception.


    However, Franz was still angry. "The work is intense and there are no rest days." These problems are only temporary, and they are not paid overtime. Businesses may suffer deductions, and absolutely no one in the government dares to discount them.


    As for the treatment, that is completely nonsense. The treatment of public officials in Austria is not low. The treatment of police officers is generally above the per capita line. Large cities like Venice have more.


    Franz slammed the table suddenly: "Since there is a strike, they don''t have to come back. They have stationed troops to maintain order, and all public officials involved in the strike have been expelled on the spot.


    Relevant agencies such as the government and state-owned enterprises shall not recruit these expelled persons again.


    The briefing was taken as a warning throughout the country, telling all public officials to remember their responsibilities.


    If you can''t work hard, give up the position and replace it with a capable person. It is absolutely intolerable to disrupt and threaten the government at a critical moment. "


    Having to fight hard, Franz still remembers the lessons of the February Revolution in France. If it wasn''t for police misconduct, it would still be the Orleans dynasty.


    The strike of the police officers in Venice undoubtedly sounded the alarm for him. If this bad sign is not cut off in advance, the Vienna police may strike tomorrow.


    Perhaps in the end, it will spread to other government departments. There are many such examples in later generations, for example:


    Liberia medical staff went on strike after the Ebola outbreak;


    Ukrainian troops strike during Russia-Ukraine conflict;


    The Bolivian police were dissatisfied with the treatment and directly occupied the headquarters of the national riot police in the capital, even posing as civilians, blocking their faces, attacking the headquarters of the National Intelligence Agency, smashing glass, taking away furniture, documents and computers, and arsonizing;


    Brazilian police and army ...


    These sarcastic operations made Franz have to guard against micro-duration. As a government official, we must have a big picture. Questions can be raised. What is the threat to the government when the chain is dropped at a critical moment?


    As for salary, as long as it is not less than the per capita income plus supporting benefits, it is actually a high-income group. After all, most people are averaged.


    Labour Minister Marjorie: "Yes, Your Majesty."


    There is no need to object, it is necessary to kill chickens and tamarins. The Venetian police went on strike at this time, which happened to hit the muzzle and became typical.


    Thanks to compulsory education, Austria never lacks public officials. Recruiting a group of new recruits, and then deploying some backbones from various places, can quickly restore the local police system.


    After sighing, Franz asked: "Marjorie, where has the strike wave developed, how many people are involved in the country, and how much has it subsided?"


    Minister of Labor Marjorie: "His Majesty, the wave of strikes has spread to the entire European continent. At present, the most serious situation is France. If the Paris government fails to handle it, a revolution is likely to erupt.


    The situation in China has improved. As of now, there have been 1,876 strikes in China, and more than 3 million workers have participated in the strike.


    At present, compromises have been reached through negotiations, and less than a third of them have resumed production. The rest are still under negotiation. The government has strengthened its police force to maintain order. The situation is currently stable and there is no large-scale chaos.


    It is just that many strike companies have failed to negotiate smoothly. The conditions between the two sides are too wide, and it is difficult to compromise for a while. "


    Franz was relieved that the number of strikes was declining anyway, which was a good start.


    From the data point of view, many capitalists should listen to the government''s warning and take measures to appease the workers in advance, otherwise the wave of strikes will not be stopped.


    It is not Franz''s concern whether the salary is increased, the welfare is increased, or whether it is purely flicker.


    "Well, continue to do the ideological work on both sides, but don''t get involved directly. The government just does mediation. You can''t talk about it, and you don''t have to force it, lest people inside and out will not."


    This is the real idea of ??Franz. The treatment is inconclusive, and he can barely be together, and there will still be problems sooner or later. Rather than separate them in advance.


    Workers can choose to resign, and capitalists can also choose to lay off workers, which can be done in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Protection Law.


    Anyway, the big immigration plan has begun, and even if the unemployment wave breaks out, it can be quickly digested. As the supply-demand relationship in the labor market changes, the benefits will naturally go up.


    The regulation of labor wages by the market is far better than the government''s forced intervention.


    The gap between people is huge. They are also workers and their productivity is different. Some people have good skills and some people have bad skills. If they are treated like a big pot, then that is the problem.


    ...


    As a revolutionary mecca, Paris is at the heart of every workers'' movement in Europe. This time is no exception. Although the strike wave started in Milan, it does not hold back the enthusiasm of Paris workers.


    Unlike the Austrian workers'' strike, which is over, the Paris workers have held up their slogans and appeared on the streets to march and demonstrate, and the masses paralyzed the city''s traffic completely.


    Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV had a headache. If you go on strike, if you want to increase your salary and find a capitalist, what''s the matter of going to the palace door to protest?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen: "His Majesty, this strike is extraordinary. After the strike at the Dakore Textile Mill, it was all over Europe.


    The people marching now, appearing in front of the palace gate, are likely to be intentionally guided. We must be vigilant to prevent the February Revolution from reappearing. "


    The French government looks stable, but it does not stand up to the enthusiasm of the Parisian revolution. The wave of strikes broke out, and as long as there was guidance from people in mind, chaos could be triggered at any time.


    Napoleon III went, but his political opponents were still there. Orthodox, Orleans, and Republicans were all enemies of Napoleon IV.


    These enemies are not just outside, there are also many inside the French government. The checks and balances that Napoleon III deliberately designed also actually meant to lead snakes out of holes.


    Enemies hidden in the dark are far more terrible than exposed on the bright side. The Orleans dynasty is a negative textbook. The February Revolution would not have been so easy without the cooperation of the government.


    After hesitating for a moment, Napoleon IV gritted his teeth: "The Fifth Division entered the city, and Paris entered martial law in the city, prohibiting any procession.


    At the same time, they sent representatives to invite workers'' representatives and capitalists to negotiate to calm the storm as soon as possible. "


    The position under the buttocks mattered, and as for the bad effects, Napoleon IV could not care about it.


    Minister of Police Ansoch hastily dissuaded: "Your Majesty, no. The situation is not yet there. Once the army is transferred to the city, it is likely to intensify the contradictions and make the situation further out of control."


    Paris is different from other cities. Parades and demonstrations have become an integral part of everyone''s life.


    Although it has not developed to: the parade in a bad mood, the parade in a good mood, the parade when boring, but participating in a parade demonstration in ten days and a half months is still beneficial to physical and mental health.


    Preventing people from marching and demonstrating will inevitably cause everyone''s dissatisfaction. If someone leads, it is likely to have unpredictable consequences.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "As long as we control the army, the situation is in our grasp, and those clown jumping clowns cannot turn out the waves.


    The task now is to calm the strike as soon as possible. Now many cities are paralyzed, and our losses will continue to be very large. "


    Since the death of Napoleon III, he has lacked a sense of security. Even the guards in the palace have been increased by half, as if only the army can increase the sense of security.


    This change is good or bad. It is not possible to draw conclusions in a short time, but it is a fact that it has increased relations with the military.


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 Chapter 614： Stock Omen

    Franz was also frightened as he watched the continent wave of strikes. Those who have not experienced the 1848 Revolution cannot understand this tension.


    The first problem was in Rome, where the Italian independent organization took advantage of the strike wave and took the opportunity to work in Rome.


    What''s even more amazing is that they also succeeded. Hearing the news, Franz was aggressive, and it is estimated that the senior members of the Italian independent organization are also aggressive.


    He yelled a few words casually, and actually recovered Rome. You know, everyone is not ready yet, just to announce the idea of ??national independence.


    The reality is so nonsense. The police in Rome are all locals. They are not dissatisfied with the French. It is not just a day or two. They simply go passive and wait for the uprising to erupt.


    The French were stationed outside the city and had only one infantry battalion. As soon as the uprising broke out, the French army was waiting for the order. Because the telegraph line was damaged, it was too late when they received the order.


    Don''t blame the commander for not being able to adapt, this is the rule of the French army. Army transfers must be ordered by superiors, and middle and lower rank officers do not have the authority to send troops, even to suppress the rebellion.


    Frankly, the current international situation in Italy is not suitable for launching an independent uprising. The Paris conference has just begun. It is the common will of everyone to reconcile contradictions and reduce international conflicts.


    Italian independents are now uprising, and it is difficult to find supporters internationally. Even their biggest goldman, the British, will not support them now.


    How can victory be achieved without the intervention of external forces, with the strength of the independent organization of Italy?


    The French are not soft persimmons today, not to mention that Italy has not been independent, and even if it is already independent, it is not enough for the French to fight.


    In Franz''s view, this uprising was a farce, with a muddled success, and the next fate was suppressed by the French.


    The only effect was probably to defeat the prestige of Napoleon IV and make the situation in France more tense.


    On March 12, a week after the Roman uprising, another riot broke out in the Rhineland.


    The protagonist this time is not only the working class, but also the participation of capitalists, mainly to oppose immigration.


    There is no doubt that the immigration policy of the Berlin government is unpopular, and this is breaking everyone''s money. All the high-tech talents were taken away. How did this leave the remaining capitalists confused?


    The capitalists had long wanted to fight back, just because they lacked the strength to fight the Berlin government. Now the wave of strikes has become an opportunity for them.


    The capitalists pushed the responsibility for the inability to raise wages to the government, publicly blaming the government for its high tax and immigration policies, making enterprises unable to pay more labor costs.


    Even capitalists have publicly promised that as long as everyone stays, after the Berlin government breaks down, everyone''s salary will increase by 50%.


    From the reaction of the capitalists, Franz can be sure that the immigration work of the Berlin government is very good, otherwise it will not force the capitalists to play the game in person.


    Regardless of success or failure, Pude''s relationship has begun to strain. This is also an opportunity for Austria.


    The existence of a customs union is always a threat. Franz wanted to abolish it a long time ago, but unfortunately, he had planned several times before, and failed in the last moment.


    With one more Rhineland, the situation has changed. If the Berlin government does not click out the capitalists, after this campaign, the Rhineland region will be a firm anti-Puerto in the future.


    If these people are wiped out, the problem will also be very serious, which will make domestic capital families risk themselves.


    Waiting for Franz to take action, Spain is in trouble again. The Republicans launched an uprising in Madrid in an attempt to overthrow the rule of Alfonso XII, the rebellion was suppressed, and the situation in Spain was tense again.


    In the first half of 1876, the words most frequently used in European newspapers were "uprisings", "riots", "revolutions", and "repression."


    According to preliminary statistics, in the short period of half a year, 36 uprisings of more than 1,000 people broke out in continental Europe, and the remaining small uprisings were countless.


    Not to mention outside, even the Austrian police suppressed a large empire and two kingdoms. It is really a "Great Empire" with a population of more than double digits.


    For political influence, Franz could only send these people to a mental hospital. Of course, from a rational analysis, these people may really have mental illness.


    Normal people can''t do this. One of the empires has been lurking in a manor outside Prague for seven years.


    The owner of the manor is the emperor, the boss is the queen, the three sons are all crown princes, and the residents of the manor are the minister, the general, the guard, and the maid ...


    Well, the empire hidden in the mountains and forests, Franz saw a lot of this "empire" in the suburbs, he was the first to hear.


    No wonder it wasn''t discovered. This is a farce. It is estimated that the neighbors found it and thought they were performing an opera.


    The main reason for the exposure was that a pedestrian businessman came to the estate to sell goods, was forced to levy taxes, and reported the case to the Prague police.


    Suddenly the nature is different. Prior to this, the owner of the manor also honestly paid taxes to the government. Even if he was the emperor and the minister, everyone thought he was a stage enthusiast.


    As soon as illegal taxation came out, it suddenly rose to the height of the chaos and attracted the attention of the Prague police. I didn''t know, I was shocked, and reported to Franz along the way.


    Seeing the files, Franz couldn''t help crying. Just close the door and be an emperor, why bother to collect taxes?


    Hi at home, even if you are arrested, you can fool with "performance enthusiasts". Without actual action, the police will not define them as "anti-thieves."


    There are also thresholds for "anti-thief" in Austria, and not everyone can be regarded. They are obviously not qualified.


    Farce is always better than riots, and Franz still sees it. It''s also good to create a little joke to ease the tension in the country.


    It turns out that as long as ordinary people can fill their stomachs, they will not rebel.


    The Austrian people have not reached the point where they are hungry. Even if they are really poor, they can still sign up for immigration.


    Many colonial companies are hiring, and people sign their own contracts to manage their meals. The standards are not high, as long as the limbs are healthy, men, women and children are not chosen.


    No way, who makes the colony lack of people? Even if the quality was a little poor, the colonial company could not care much.


    ...


    In Milan city, old Lannault was worrying about the stock market. Due to the strike, the stock price of Dakol Textile Factory plummeted.


    Even though the strike has ended, the stock price is still falling. No way, who makes them most famous?


    As the source of this strike wave, the Dakore textile mill has become famous throughout the European continent with the spread of the strike movement, and is more famous than many small countries.


    Unfortunately, it is not a good reputation. Both the newspapers that favour the bourgeoisie and the newspapers that favor the working class have bloodied them.


    Obviously they have calmed down the strike, and only the Austrian newspapers reported it. The overseas media did not see the letter.


    The reason is that Lao Nuo is naturally clear. The Dako''er textile mill has more offenders this time, and the capitalists with damaged interests will definitely be angry.


    Regardless of how the content of the newspaper is written, which class is preferred, the newspaper is still capitalist. If the promotion of the Dakoer textile mill is compromised, wouldn''t it encourage the workers to strike?


    These unfavorable factors directly affect the stock price of Dakol Textile Mill. The financial statements for this quarter are still in the hands of Lao Nuo, and he dare not publish them.


    Affected by the strike, Dakol Textile Mills suffered a loss for the first time in ten years. Although not much was lost, the release of the news now will still affect market confidence.


    Xiao Lannuo discouraged: "Father, this quarter''s statement cannot be released to the public. Now the stock market is in sorrow. If we announce this news, the stock price of Dakol Textile Mill will collapse.


    In the event of a complete stock market crash, we are dead. Those big consortiums have not yet completed their retreat. Now that the stock market crashes, they will all suffer heavy losses and they will certainly not let us go. "


    There are many definitions of a consortium. Generally speaking, it refers to a conglomerate controlled by a financial oligarch and a large bank. Generally, it is a combination of several families.


    In a sense, the Dakore textile mill is also part of the consortium. They also have allies, but they do not have the name of the consortium.


    The consortium is not a whole as everyone imagines. Instead, it is full of internal contradictions. Only when we have common interests can we unify the outside world.


    The main reason for the power of future generations is that with the deepening of cooperation, everyone''s interests are intertwined. The realization of you in me and in you, the internal contradictions gradually eased.


    The Dakol family also has deep cooperation with several large families in Lombard. Old Lano also wanted to form a consortium. Unfortunately, people are nobles, and Old Lano is just a capitalist.


    In order to cooperate for the common good, if people want to accept him, they still need a ticket.


    Many capitalists have transformed into aristocrats, and many of them have failed to transform. The Dakoer family is one of the losers.


    In the African colonial expansion movement, the old Rano hired a cheap Italian mercenary in order to save costs.


    The result is self-evident, cheap is cheap, but unfortunately not easy to use. After tossing on the African continent for several years, the military exploits were not obtained, and the army was almost annihilated.


    Of course, it was not without gains that business opportunities were quickly discovered. Make a lot of money in the labor export business, and then opened a cotton plantation to produce and sell directly.


    The timing didn''t wait for anyone, the money was made, and the opportunity to enter the aristocracy was missed. It is difficult for outsiders to tell clearly, anyway, old Lanuo often regrets.


    After hesitating for a moment, Lao Lanuo shook his head: "It''s not that simple. We have a strike this year. Everyone is clear. Countless eyes are staring at us. If the financial statements are fake at this time, it is easy to be seen problem.


    As a result of the stock market crash, it is only possible that the consortium can take care of the market. If the financial statements are fraudulently exposed, we will be dead directly.


    As for revenge, the big deal is to abandon some of the overseas markets. Can they still do nothing in Milan?


    Or, do you think that several domestic consortia have the courage to play so much in the stock market? "


    After a pause, Lao Nuo added: "Remember, what you see is not necessarily true, it is most likely what others want you to see.


    Those guys in the financial industry are much more sensitive to the market than you think, and their withdrawal speed is much faster than you think.


    Otherwise someone would say hello to us. Maybe everyone is ready and we are waiting for our final blow to the stock market.


    As for the losses caused by the stock market disaster, that is just for the public. You will find afterwards that they make much more than they lose. "


    That being said, Old Lannuo was still not calm. According to the current situation, the Dakol textile mill is likely to become a scapegoat afterwards.


    Legally, the stock market disaster is not their responsibility and they do not need to be responsible. It is difficult to say in public opinion, and sometimes Spit Star can kill people. If reputation is bad, business is not easy.


    There are so many similar products on the market now, why should you buy the infamous "Dako''er Textile Factory" products?


    This is not a future generation. You can make money if you have a good reputation and a bad reputation.


    At present, the people are still relatively simple. Many people think that companies with good reputation have good product quality; companies with poor reputation also have poor product quality.


    In case the resistance of the people is triggered and the products produced cannot be sold, it is really over.


    ...


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 Chapter 615： Misfortune

    Today is the last Friday in May. At the gate of the Vienna Stock Exchange, it is already crowded.


    The Austrian Securities Management Law clearly stipulates that listed companies must publish their financial statements once every three months, the next month.


    Because companies are listed at different times, the reporting cycle is different, and many companies publish financial statements at the end of each month.


    On Friday, the market is closed on Saturday and Sunday, which can leave a reaction time for the market, so that investors will not be impulsive and sell off.


    If it''s good news, don''t wait until the end of the month.


    The financial statements of the company will also be published in financial newspapers, but it is only a few hours later than the time published by the exchange. In normal times, there are not so many people.


    Now it is clearly the exception. Strikes have been going on all over Europe in the past few months. The performance of the strike companies is naturally not good, and everyone is prepared.


    Maldonado is also a member of the investor. He usually does not look at the public announcement of the securities. Anyway, even if he watched it on Friday, it is too late.


    Today is an exception. The Dakore textile mill, which holds the most shares, is to publish financial statements. Deep down, Maldonado is already looking forward to a little loss for the Dakol textile mill.


    No way, he''s locked up. Since the outbreak of the strike, the shares of Dakoer Textile Mill have been falling, and they have been selling more and buying less.


    The stock price has not fallen to the end. It is a big cause for Dakorn textile manufacturers, with supporting industrial chains, strong anti-risk capabilities, and investors are confident.


    Watching the crowd, Maldonado decisively waited in the opposite cafe. As soon as I entered the third floor, I heard someone say hello.


    "Maldonado, here!"


    Maldonado responded: "You are all here, and it looks like today''s results are not optimistic."


    Several people are old friends who know stocks. They have been mixed in this industry for many years. Only when they are not optimistic about the market will everyone gather here to wait for companies to announce their financial statements.


    A balding middle-aged man complained: "Damn, can''t you say something nice? Even if it''s a fool, it''s better than that."


    Maldonado shrugged. "Forget it, Karen. It''s not easy to fool you. If you are bullish on the stock market today, you won''t be here today."


    Obviously, the two were already familiar, and they spoke very casually.


    As retail investors in the stock market, they only look good on the surface, but they are really worried every day, and they are afraid to relax.


    Looking at the hairline of a few people, I know that I usually don''t worry less.


    An old man next to him pointed to the exchange opposite: "It seems to have been announced."


    As old shareholders, they have their own set of judgment methods. For example, now that other people are still crowding below, they will know the crowd''s response here.


    Karen put down the coffee in her hand and said helplessly: "It''s really bad news, Maldonado has to say that your mouth is really smelly!"


    Maldonado''s face was bitter: "I don''t want to. Now I''m going to confirm below. How bad is the bad news, and who is there?"


    A few people looked at each other, and the old man said, "Wait a while, now the stock market has stopped, and there are so many people below, it''s not that bad."


    Time passed quickly, and the coffee on the table was cold. Seeing that the crowd below was almost dispersed, several people went downstairs.


    At this time, they found that not only them, but also some "big men" in the circle appeared together. Obviously, many people are concerned about corporate earnings.


    With a sorrowful mood, Maldonado checked the statement of the Dakoer Textile Mill and looked at the specially marked ¡°loss of 1.248 million¡±. He closed his eyes and could no longer see it.


    The reason is no longer important. The loss of this astronomical figure has far exceeded his expectation. There is only one thought left in his heart, "cutting meat to stop losses."


    You know, the profit of the Dakoer Textile Mill last year was less than 1.5 million Aegis. Now that this loss has been announced, this year''s Dakoer Textile Mill will not be able to make up the loss.


    Maldonado has heard someone swearing that the management of the Dakol Textile Mill is mentally disabled and will not even work.


    ...


    If there is a choice, the old Lannuo is also reluctant to publish the financial statements at this time. But there is no way. Failure to publish the financial report on time will not only result in fines, but also usher in investigations by regulatory authorities.


    Few companies can withstand the investigation, and the Dako''er textile mill is no exception. Anything that is found can be a fatal blow to the company.


    Now the outside world is staring at them too much, and even a small problem may be magnified, even the old Lanuo dare not falsify financial statements.


    The strike has been going on for more than a month. If the company does not make losses, it cannot be justified.


    How many shipments, the total transaction amount, the amount of taxation, these data can be checked, it is not easy to counterfeit.


    Theoretically, Aegis goods can also be sold for Aegis, which are allowed by law, but the company pays taxes based on the transaction amount.


    When the transaction price far exceeds the market price, the product becomes a luxury product, and the luxury product tax needs to be paid. This tax rate is much higher than ordinary taxes.


    In theory, as long as the company is willing to spend money to rush performance, turning a profit into a profit is very simple. In practice, such a fool simply doesn''t exist. The cost of counterfeiting is too high, far exceeding the capitalist''s tolerance.


    Affected by the bad news of the heavy loss of the Dakoer Textile Mill, the sell-off wave ushered in the opening of the Vienna Stock Exchange on Monday.


    The exchange saw sell-offs, and no one took orders at all, and the stock price naturally plunged. As of the close of the afternoon, the shares of Dakol Textile Mill had fallen by 14.7%.


    It seems that this decline is acceptable. In fact, this is the nth stock price drop since the Dakoer textile mill strike.


    The stock price itself has reached the bottom of the valley. After falling again, the market value of the Dakoer Textile Mill was only 63% of its peak.


    It is not just the Dakore textile mills that have fallen in stock prices. The share prices of all companies have been affected, especially those that have suffered strikes.


    Investors believe that the strike companies, like the Dakoer textile mill, will suffer severe losses.


    In the market economy, it is already a trigger and moves the whole body. Once the production of enterprises is affected, the supply of raw materials upstream and the sales channels downstream should not be left alone.


    Falling stock prices are also contagious, and many good-performing companies have suffered the same. As of the close of the day, the broader market of the Vienna Stock Exchange had fallen by 4.2% overall, and there was a mourn in the market.


    Affected by adverse market factors, in the next few days, the Vienna stock market continued to have blood crashes, and many corporate stocks fell directly to the price of cabbage, and the stock disaster officially came.


    As of Friday''s close, the Vienna Stock Exchange had fallen by 11.8%. In just five days, the Austrian stock market had lost hundreds of millions of SHIELD.


    The stock disaster is here!


    Under the influence of the newspaper, the news of the stock market disaster in Vienna soon spread throughout the European continent, and the savvy investors immediately sold their stocks.


    With the development of the economy, the economic ties between European countries are getting closer and closer today, the stock market disaster in Austria, and the European countries can not stand alone.


    A weird scene emerged, whether in London or Paris, the stock market continued to sell, but few buyers. As experts and scholars advocate, the stock market has been falling all the way.


    "Saving the market" has become another hot topic after the "strike". However, before the "saving the market," the strike problem must be solved.


    If the company cannot resume production, how can it guarantee the stock price? The capitalists are in a hurry. Only a few are qualified to shear wool in the stock market. Most of them are sheep sheared.


    In order to resume production as soon as possible, the capitalists also showed their magical powers.


    Some capitalists choose to negotiate and compromise with workers; some capitalists choose to buy and disintegrate; some capitalists directly allow thugs to capture their families and force workers to work; even more, they directly sacrifice Gatlin, shoot the strike crowd, and rely on blood. The massacre forced the workers to return to work ...


    Diverse operations continue to be staged on the European continent, while at the same time bringing laughs to the people, it is also full of blood.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance. The **** slaughter has brought not only resumption of work, but also successive workers'' uprisings.


    Messed up, completely messed up, and the whole European continent became a mess. All sorts of messy thoughts spread quickly and took the time to dance.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the chaotic situation, Franz also had a headache. The Vienna government intervened early, and there were no large-scale worker uprisings in Austria, but the stock market disaster was enough.


    Affected by the stock market disaster, many companies have fallen into the dilemma of insufficient funds. If not resolved, it is likely to trigger a new round of economic crisis.


    If it''s just a lack of funds, you can seek a bank loan. There are still a lot of problems for these underfunded companies.


    For example: management chaos, unresolved strikes, conservative management ideas, and old machinery and equipment ...


    The mess came together, and the bank came to the conclusion: high-risk business.


    When the market conditions are good, banks naturally do not mind high-risk businesses. High risks are often accompanied by high returns. As long as the benefits are large enough, banks are not short of risk-taking.


    The situation is not the same now, the outbreak of the stock market disaster, many banks'' business has been implicated, most banks are shrinking their cash.


    Don''t talk about high-risk businesses, even low-risk business loans, it''s hard to do. Loans without collateral do not accept the bank at all.


    Franz couldn''t do anything about it. He couldn''t figure out that there was a problem. He asked the bank to lend money?


    If you play like that, you are not solving the crisis, but prolonging the time it takes for the crisis to erupt.


    It is indeed good for economic development in the short term, but in the long run, it is dragging the nation''s economy to hell.


    Expect these companies to rebirth? Franz thinks it is better to push it to reconstruction, at least the cost of investment is lower, and the social resources consumed are less.


    The survival of the fittest is the law of the market, and the Austrian market is not unlimited. While saving these enterprises, they are also sacrificing the interests of some similar enterprises, essentially breaking the principle of fairness.


    ...


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 Chapter 616： Detonate

    The splendid, gorgeous and glorious sun; the gentle breeze of the heart-warming breeze; the ancient melodious and endlessly long bells; the lonely and vast night sky; the dazzling and dazzling stars ... embellished the gorgeousness of early summer.


    The Vienna Palace is holding a concert, one of the few entertainments of this era and the highest music festival in Austria.


    Originally, Franz was going to hold an awards ceremony, but only considered his own level of appreciation, and finally gave up decisively.


    Music awards are very troublesome, everyone''s hobbies are different, and it is easy to make jokes if the operation is not good.


    After the Great Revolution, it was the peak of Austrian music creation, and many classic music came out.


    Franz was unfamiliar with the European and American music scene. He didn''t know which ones were from time and space and which were caused by the butterfly effect.


    Anyway, just listen. Being qualified to enter the Vienna Palace for performance is a recognition in itself. In this regard, it is necessary to mention the late Marshal Radsky, the signature of each concert is "Ladsky March".


    This is the work of Austrian composer John Strauss in 1848. The background of the story was the victory of the Austrian army in the Osa War, which was born to celebrate the victory.


    The march itself has a component to show off the military force of the Habsburg dynasty, plus the old marshal''s name, there is naturally a bonus in politics.


    Thanks to the promotion of the Vienna government, now the "Radeski March" has spread throughout most of the world and has become a representative of Austrian music.


    Franz also likes this march, and every concert in the Palace of Vienna is regarded as a finale, which shows its status in the Austrian music industry.


    The economic crisis is imminent, and Franz has no intention of enjoying the concert. Even the top officials of the Vienna government can only regret to miss this music festival.


    Not to be missed, they can still enjoy the music next to the concert, but everyone is still discussing.


    Franz asked in a deep voice: "Is the situation out of control?"


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "The situation in China is generally stable. The strike is calming down, and most companies have reached a consensus with workers and have begun to resume production.


    The world is skyrocketing. Many countries have sent troops to suppress strikes. The situation is very tense. At this time, there was another stock market disaster, and the economic crisis may be inevitable. "


    It is not unusual to send troops to suppress strikes, as they often occurred in the 19th century. The original name of Bismarck''s "Iron Blood Prime Minister", of which the word "blood" was derived from the suppression of the strike.


    There are many things involved in this, which cannot be summed up simply by right and wrong. Unlike Austria''s strong local control, the police rushed to the scene to maintain order.


    Many countries have done nothing after the strike. Let the capitalists handle it on their own. The escalation of the conflict in the quarrel is almost inevitable. After the development, there will be smashing machinery and equipment and destroying infrastructure ...


    Part of it was **** suppressed by capitalists, and part was the victory of workers in the conflict. Winning is not the end, and human nature cannot stand the test.


    If some of the workers are able to restrain everyone, they can fight for their rights rationally; if they lose their restraint, as long as there is one or two impulses, the situation will soon get out of control.


    In order to stabilize the situation as soon as possible, the government will inevitably choose to suppress it. At this stage, right or wrong is irrelevant. The bureaucrats just need to calm down the chaos and stabilize the situation as soon as possible.


    Accountability after the fact, most of the unlucky are ordinary workers who have no right to speak. Even if some people in the government sympathize with them, they will fall under the silver bomb attack of the capitalists.


    According to Franz, the main culprit that led to the tragedy was actually government inaction or deliberate favoritism of capitalists.


    Under his butterfly effect, European countries now basically have the Labor Protection Law. If the government intervenes in advance and mediates labor conflicts within the legal framework, it is not difficult to avoid riots.


    Only in this way, it is difficult for capitalists to obtain greater benefits. The vast majority of companies fail to meet the standards set out in the Labor Protection Law, or else there will be no major strikes across Europe.


    The wave of strikes in Austria was contained. In addition to the concerns of capitalists that the strike would affect production, they were also concerned about the government''s intervention after the strike and found out that they had violated the Labor Protection Law.


    Many capitalists took timely measures when the strike signs appeared, increasing some benefits and appeasing the workers.


    As for the strike companies, one part is that their heads are not bright enough, and they are not aware of the danger; the other part is hesitating in front of interests, and the response is slow.


    In fact, artificial treatment usually follows market conditions. If the benefits of other factories have increased, you will continue to move forward. It is estimated that it won''t be long before the capable workers are all gone.


    With the development of the economy, rising labor costs are an inevitable result. This is also the driving force for the progress of productivity. Without these pressures, capitalists would not take the initiative to carry out technological innovation.


    The impact of the strike is not only on corporate production, but also on the shrinking consumer market. There was no wage during the strike, everyone had to cut back on food and clothing, and purchasing power naturally fell.


    Coupled with the stock market disaster, the company''s capital chain is broken, and the situation may be directly bankrupt. The social unemployment rate will rise in a certain period.


    The conditions for the outbreak of the economic crisis are already in place. Austria itself was in crisis and the international market was not good. God could not prevent the crisis from erupting.


    Looking out the window, Franz was ruthless: "Squeeze out this tumor early!"


    The tumor thing, the sooner the treatment, the faster the recovery. If dragged to the end, the tumor grows out of control, it will be fatal.


    Economic crises are also pros and cons. Each economic crisis will bring serious losses, and every economic crisis will also bring a lot of opportunities.


    Essentially, the economic crisis is a self-regulating repair of the market. Pull the deviating economy back to the track of correct development.


    Anyway, the strategy of immigration has just begun, and no matter how many unemployed people increase in the economic crisis, there are places to go.


    ...


    Following the order of Franz, the Vienna government adopted conservative economic measures and abandoned the original rescue plan.


    On June 18, 1876, in order to stabilize the financial market, the Austrian Central Bank announced a contraction of monetary terms and raised the benchmark deposit interest rate by 16%.


    When the market was short of money, the money was shrunk. Where is this "saving the market"?


    There are many domestic banks in Austria. The central bank and the later Federal Reserve have similar effects, and can regulate and affect financial markets. The central bank''s increase in benchmark interest rates is only a recommendation, but it does not force all banks to increase interest rates on bank deposits.


    In fact, in order to absorb deposits, most banks'' interest on deposits exceeds the benchmark interest rate.


    Prior to this, the benchmark one-year deposit interest rate in Austria was 1%, and even a 16% increase was only 1.16%.


    This figure is still lower than the deposit rates of major banks in the market, but the impact is huge.


    Through the measures of the central bank, everyone knows that the Vienna government will not contribute funds to rescue the market, which makes many investors despair.


    Smart people have realized that the economic crisis is inevitable, and they have raised funds for the winter, and the stock market has become more depressed.


    On June 24, 1876, the Vinda Textile Mill in Munich was approved for bankruptcy and reorganization due to a broken capital chain, which kicked off the economic crisis.


    Then in just one month, more than 200 companies, including 30 listed companies, applied to the government for bankruptcy and reorganization. More than 400 companies directly declared bankruptcy, and the economic crisis broke out in Austria.


    The large-scale bankruptcy of enterprises will naturally end the wave of strikes and be replaced by a wave of unemployment.


    Social public opinion has also become confused, and capitalists have begun to frantic panic, putting all the responsibility for the economic crisis on workers'' strikes.


    This has no effect. At the tuyere of the second industrial revolution, it could not keep up with the times and chose to go against the wind, which would naturally be eliminated by the market.


    The "strike incident" is just a trigger, and at this point in time when the old and the new alternate, it is itself a crisis and opportunity.


    Affected by the Austrian economic crisis, the Russian Empire and the German Federal Empire soon followed, and the economic crisis broke out in succession.


    This was only the beginning, and the remaining European countries were soon implicated. By August, the economic crisis had landed in London, and all industrial nations across Europe had fallen.


    Seeing everyone unlucky together, Franz was relieved. This is in line with the market law of the capitalist economy. It is almost ten years since the last economic crisis. How can the market not go wrong?


    Facts have proved that the problem has accumulated a long time ago, and only one fuse index exploded.


    Another round of big fish eating little fish games started, watching the power of the consortium continue to grow, Franz didn''t know whether it was right or wrong.


    However, cruel reality tells him that this is an irresistible law in the development of capitalist economy, and it is not under the control of individuals.


    In addition to becoming one of them, to control these new forces as much as possible, Franz can''t go against the current and prevent the creation of a consortium.


    To put it plainly, the domestic consortium was suppressed, but the international consortium could not be restricted. Some monarchs and nobles may be aware of it, and in the capital market, Franz also saw them.


    Obviously, there is no shortage of smart people in this world. If there were no two world wars, I am afraid that the monarchy and the aristocracy would not decline so badly.


    Of course, what the eye sees may not be true. Franz in the previous life was just an ordinary person, and the circle he could reach was at the lowest level of society, and he could not reach the superstructure at all.


    What can be seen on the Internet can only be used as a reference. If all of it is regarded as truth, he would have been dead for a long time.


    The emergence of a consortium is a market law, but who is in charge of the consortium needs to be verified. At least in this era, the power of the nobles was far stronger than that of the capitalists.


    According to Franz, many big capitalists in Europe have the shadow of big nobles. Otherwise, they would have been swallowed up in this dark age.


    Well, Franz did the same. In addition to the royal industry on the bright side, most industries also use secret control and remote control from behind.


    There is no way, all these industries are placed under the royal name, it is too hateful, and the emperor will counsel.


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 Chapter 617： Immigration

    Prime Minister Felix: "As of now, there have been 1,876 domestic bankruptcies, and the number of unemployed has exceeded 2.47 million, a record high.


    Among them, the cotton textile industry suffered the worst losses. One quarter of the textile mills went bankrupt, and more than half of the cotton mills announced a reduction in production, and the production capacity fell directly by 37%.


    Followed by the shipbuilding industry, affected by the decline in international trade, shipyards have had few new orders in recent months. Even a large part of the original orders were affected by the economic crisis and announced default.


    Steel ... "


    Bad news keeps ringing in Franz''s ears, which is the inevitable result of the economic crisis.


    The market contracted during the Great Depression, and companies cut capacity and laid off workers in order to weather the crisis, causing the market to shrink further, forming a vicious circle.


    To resolve the crisis is very simple, either find a new market to transfer the crisis, or wait for the market to naturally pick up.


    The situation is very obvious now. All of Europe is burdened by Austria. There is no place to transfer the crisis. It can only be recovered by the market.


    After the survival of the fittest, backward production capacity was eliminated. Most of the surviving companies have worked **** management or technology, and after each economy, it is also a period of technological explosion.


    Unlike in the past, after the economic crisis broke out, the Vienna government did not increase investment in public facilities and increase employment, but left the market free to regulate.


    Franz asked: "How''s the migration going?"


    The crisis is not terrible. What is terrible is the unemployed population that emerged during the crisis. The working class''s ability to resist risks is severely inadequate these days. It is okay to be unemployed for two or three months. If there is no income for a year and a half, then something will happen.


    The solution to the crisis is very simple, and direct migration is sufficient. Colonies are under development and lack a large labor force.


    Under normal circumstances, except for those who are restless and want to get rich, few people are willing to leave their hometowns and go to the colonies to work hard.


    To put it bluntly, the golden time to make a fortune in the colony has passed. As development continues, conditions in the colonies are getting better and better, but the chances of getting rich are getting less and less.


    Early immigrants, as long as they were desperate and immortal, were basically able to get rich. Until now, we can only say that there are more opportunities than domestic ones.


    In order to get ahead, in addition to dare to fight, you must have a flexible mind, plus a little luck.


    The temptation has diminished, and everyone''s enthusiasm for immigration has also diminished. Even though Austria has begun a colonial localization strategy, after all, the time is still short and the infrastructure is still far from domestic.


    Especially in the fields of transportation, medical treatment and education, the gap is huge. The transportation problem is that the development time is too short, and medical and education are insufficient.


    This is not to say that Austria lacks doctors and teachers. It is mainly because these people can live well in the country and have no motivation to go to the colony.


    To address these issues, the Vienna government has also established schools on the African continent to train doctors and teachers on the spot.


    This is not to be seen in a short time, but it takes time to accumulate. Especially for the training of doctors, according to the current education system in Austria, there is no less than seven years of medical majors, and the training of a qualified doctor all starts in ten years.


    This is not a high demand from Franz, but a practical need. In the era of lack of medical equipment, the doctor''s ability to see a doctor depended on the doctor''s ability.


    Colonial Minister Stephen replied: "So far, the number of registered immigrants has exceeded the 1.2 million mark and resettlement of 680,000 people has been completed.


    The number of applicants continues to increase. According to the current domestic economic situation, it is estimated that the total number of final immigrants may exceed 3 million. "


    This is the characteristic of the economic crisis. There are still savings in the hands of the people in the early days to support them, and the later they get worse.


    In order to survive, it is not surprising to sign up for immigration. If people really choose it voluntarily, it is estimated that the whole of Austria will not find a few people who want to go to colonies.


    In order to encourage everyone to immigrate, the Vienna government also broke its heart. Many colonial companies recruit immigrants in two situations, one is direct immigration, and the other is working in Africa.


    Most people will choose the second option. Even the direct immigration Vienna government will subsidize the settlement fee, but it will not shake everyone''s resolve.


    Many people also fantasize about struggling for a few years in the African continent, and when they have enough money, they return to their hometown to buy a home. The reality is that after a few years of living on the African continent, most people have left.


    There is no way, income is key. The African continent lacks labor, and ordinary workers are naturally paid more than domestically.


    After getting used to high wages, and then going back to get low wages, living standards did not rise but fell, and few people could stand it.


    In order to attract more people, the colonial government encouraged everyone to bring their families. Africa is no longer a barren land, and many people go to colonies for family convenience.


    Franz nodded: "Immigration work, continue to hurry. Now is the best opportunity. Once the economic crisis is over, it will not be easy to want so many immigrants later.


    How is the situation abroad? At that stage in the Paris conference, is it possible for countries to reach consensus in the short term? "


    "Yes, Your Majesty! The colonial ministry has a plan to absorb migrants as much as possible during the economic crisis," Stephen replied.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, European countries are deeply trapped in the economy, and everyone''s lives are not very good now.


    However, the situation is generally stable. The French had suppressed the Italian uprising, Napoleon IV directly controlled Paris, and the opposition wanted to disrupt it and was unable to implement it.


    It is worth mentioning that the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated sharply, because the outbreak of the Rhineland Uprising directly broke through the last layer of window paper that maintains relations between the two countries.


    According to the agreement, when the Rheinland Uprising broke out, it was actually approaching the transfer period on the treaty. The German Federal Government wanted to transfer in advance and was rejected by the Berlin government.


    In order to obtain more immigrants, Prussians sent troops to suppress the uprising, forcing a large number of people to leave.


    From the information we have received, the Berlin government has basically emptied the essence of the Rhineland region. Engineers, scientists, doctors, and teachers are almost exhausted.


    With the intervention of European countries, the Berlin government has just handed over to the German Federal Empire, but this progress is very slow.


    According to preliminary estimates, the Berlin government may be dragged into the future. Now they are still digging people at the last minute. Perhaps when the German Federal Empire took over, there were even no skilled workers there.


    Affected by the economic crisis, the Paris meeting was very unsuccessful. The minds of governments are not at the meeting, and some even whimsically want to pass the crisis through the colonies.


    In the colonial struggle, everyone gave up. Coupled with the fact that the British are deliberately engaged in things, it seems that they want to mingle with the fish, making the prospects of the Paris conference even more optimistic. "


    Franz nodded, the Prussian kingdom removed millions of immigrants from the Rhineland, and it was no wonder that the German federal empire was cool.


    This is all about digging the corner of the German Federal Empire. What is most valuable in the Rhineland region is not mineral resources, but these high-quality talents. The two sides did not fight directly, they are already very restrained.


    As for the British deliberately leaving hidden dangers between countries, these are all familiar recipes and familiar tastes. If they don''t, Franz will find it problematic.


    The Paris Peace Conference is to mediate conflicts between countries and reduce the number of international conflicts. However, from the standpoint of the British, the real purpose is to reduce conflicts between themselves and other countries.


    Will there be conflict between other colonial empires, and what is it about them? Intentionally provoking relations between countries is entirely a customary operation of John Bull.


    If the conflicts in all European countries are gone, and everyone lives in peace and good-neighborliness, will the London government still sleep?


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 Chapter 618： smart people

    The impact of the economic crisis is even greater than Franz''s estimate. Affected by the butterfly effect, the global total industrial volume is now much higher than in the same period in history, but the market has not increased much.


    After the economic crisis broke out, these hidden crises were exposed. By the end of 1876, the economic crisis had drifted across the ocean and spread to the American continent.


    It was not the capitalists in the north who caught the fish in the first place, but the farmers in the south.


    It is not only Austria that the production capacity of the textile industry is falling. It is the same in all European countries. This has directly led to a decline in the demand for cotton in the market and the first large-scale slow-moving cotton in the south.


    Seemingly ordinary events, the impact is far-reaching. The Confederate States of America has called for its own cotton textile industry, and some people have begun to act.


    In order to obtain greater benefits, farmers are no longer only willing to be raw material suppliers, and began to reach out to downstream industries.


    Franz, who received the information, just smiled, and the development of industry in the Confederacy had little effect on Austria. In a sense, it is still positive.


    This means that the power gap between North and South will gradually narrow. You have to know that in order to balance the North-South power gap, in recent years, European countries have very tacitly restricted the immigration to the north.


    Even if it is so biased, it just keeps the balance and the northern government''s advantage is still obvious.


    If it were not the deterrence of Britain, France, Austria and Austria, and the capitalists in the north would not dare to act rashly, maybe the Second Civil War had begun.


    From the standpoint of Austria, naturally it is hoped that the southern government has a certain industrial strength and can compete with the north, rather than relying solely on European countries to pull the bias.


    In the unlikely event that something goes wrong in Europe one day, the Southern Government will need at least one battle.


    Franz did not worry about the combat effectiveness of the army. Facts have proved that capitalists in the north cannot win over farmers in the south, but now the war is fighting for industrial and organizational capabilities.


    Among them, "industry" is a prerequisite. Without sufficient industry, the supply of weapons and ammunition cannot be guaranteed, and the organization ability cannot be discussed.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. After the southern government develops industry, it will inevitably impact the international market and add a competitor.


    However, the unlucky ones were the British, who made them the hegemons of the cotton industry?


    The Vienna government has bet on the second industrial revolution, and the core industries are transitioning to emerging industries. There is no fear of competition in this regard.


    Not to mention Americans, even British and French lag behind in this regard. It is not technology that lags behind, but lags behind in personnel training.


    New technologies have also been developed. Austria can be put into industrial production in a few months, but Britain and France need two to three years to prepare.


    Just finding a few people from the street in Austria has the potential to train as an engineer, but the percentage is much lower in Britain and France.


    Not to mention the United States of America, their education system is even more backward. The most suitable development path for them now is to copy European countries.


    First rely on piracy, develop the industrial quantity, and after it reaches a certain scale, then quantitative change causes qualitative change, and gradually open the road of independent innovation.


    This is also the first path Austria has taken, but it just caught up with the second industrial revolution and went directly to the express train, saving a lot of time.


    ...


    "Immigration" was a hot topic in 1876. The government publicized the benefits of immigration and the high salaries of the African continent were exposed.


    In the grocery store in Vienna, the boss Ralph is doing ideological work for his staff.


    "The African continent is not so beautiful. Frequent beasts and beasts, and brutal and cannibal tribes, accidentally went to the barbecue.


    Don''t look at the good publicity in the newspaper, it is just flickering over you. If it was that easy to get rich, I would have emigrated.


    ... "


    After a long discussion, many people''s immigration has faded. Everyone knows that the mainland may not be as bad as the boss said, and it is definitely not beautiful.


    No one in the newspapers says that the African continent is better. The emphasis is on "high salaries" and "opportunities", which downplays "risks".


    Today, the mortality rate on the African continent is still higher than that on the mainland. Even local black factories have greatly increased mortality, which is far less than the lethality caused by disease.


    These figures are not secret and will be reported in the newspaper as well. In order to reduce the mortality rate, the government also issued the "African Survival Manual", which records the matters needing attention in life.


    All this proves that the African continent is not paradise, and to get rich, you must first survive.


    Seeing everyone shaking, Ralph nodded with satisfaction.


    Vienna is not an industrial city, and has been less affected by the economic crisis. Except for the financial industry, which has been affected a little, other industries have hardly changed, and the business of grocery stores has also passed.


    Unlike in the past, where salaries can be cut during the economic crisis, Ralph''s first priority now is to keep people.


    It seems that the grocery salesman without technical content can not do everything.


    First, remember better. The position of the product must be clearly recorded so that the customer''s product can be found in the shortest time.


    Secondly, there must be some cultural knowledge to keep the accounts clear.


    Finally, there is a pair of keen eyes. Be able to catch thieves in this age without surveillance.


    Talented people may be competent for this job within a few days; without talent, training for several years is often troublesome.


    Most of the salesperson''s job is a tenure, the main reason is the risk of substitution. If the incompetent or the wrong mind is replaced, the loss of the boss will be great.


    As Ralph was proud of his eloquence, a familiar voice sounded.


    "Mr. Ralf, I have signed up for immigration."


    Ralph: "It''s okay, Rennes. You can still sign out if you sign up. Immigration is voluntary and will not force you."


    After a few moments of silence, Ryan lowered his head: "I''m sorry, Mr. Ralph. Thank you for your care, I still want to go out."


    Ralph was already furious, but for the sake of showing his gentlemanly demeanor in front of everyone, he forcibly suppressed the anger: "You have to think about it, it is difficult to step back and want to go back."


    Ryan lowered his head, and seemed afraid to talk back.


    Looking at Rennes'' performance, Ralph knew that he had made up his mind and sighed, pretending to be generous: "Never mind, now that you have decided, go out and make a break!


    If you do n¡¯t mix well outside, you can come back again. This is your second home. God bless you! "


    Looking at the moving expressions of everyone, Ralph''s inner anger calmed down. After leaving Rennes, they also bought people''s hearts.


    Unlike the factory where you can use a whip to force everyone to work, the grocery store can''t be managed like that. If it loses people''s hearts, any clerk can make him lose a lot.


    There are countless lessons learned from this. Ralph developed his strength only after summing up the experience of others'' failure.


    He now has a total of five grocery stores in Vienna, which can run normally and rely on the show. This is the cheapest way to buy people.


    The grocery store is just an episode, and there are not many people leaving from Vienna. The largest number of immigrants were in the most industrially developed Bohemian region, followed by Lombardy, Venesia, and Bavaria.


    Nowadays, the mainstream of immigrants is unemployed workers. Affected by the unemployment wave, people cannot find new jobs after losing their jobs, lose their source of income, and have to go outside to break through.


    The departure of unemployed workers has not attracted everyone''s attention. For many people, they wish they disappeared.


    In every economy, unemployed workers are the most unstable factor. Without these people, social order has improved significantly.


    But it is not the same for capitalists. Many capitalists are worried when they see a large number of immigrants leaving home. If everyone is gone, where do they go to find cheap labor?


    I was going to use the economic crisis to suppress the rising wages, but now I can only think about it.


    Fear of urgency, the entire factory was empty. This is a lesson learned, and similar news has been published in newspapers.


    For example, the Tserendil Machinery Plant in Bavaria was not negotiated because of labor conflicts, and the workers left and left and immigrated.


    Newly recruited workers, because the technology is not enough, the rate of defective products produced is too high, resulting in the loss of market competitiveness of the product, the factory was forced to close.


    Similar tricks are dead, and many are published in the newspaper. There were even promises to increase treatment, which in the end failed to materialize, causing workers to strike again.


    Bad influences exist, and good ones naturally exist. Affected by the increase in wages, the domestic market, which was supposed to shrink during the economic crisis, has instead experienced an inverse growth.


    Although part of the population has been lost, the purchasing power of the remaining people has increased. Market theory in economics, which first appeared in Austria, played a significant role.


    Except for some industries that rely heavily on exports, most of the companies focused on the domestic market have gradually come out of the crisis by the end of 1876.


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 Chapter 619： Paris conference on the verge of bankruptcy

    As the world''s largest import and export trading country, Britain can be said to be the biggest victim of this economic crisis.


    The domestic strike has not subsided, and the international market has shrunk, leading to a rapid decline in exports, a sharp rise in unemployment, and intensified social conflicts.


    In order to calm domestic conflicts and divert public attention, the British Parliament has decided to hold general elections in advance.


    There is no doubt that the Freedom Party, led by Gerston, lost in the election and was replaced by Benjamin''s Conservative Party.


    This seems to be the law of British politics. Except for the first Prime Minister, Count Robert Walpole, who re-elected for 20 years, the remaining tenure is basically not more than eight years.


    (Note: Both the Prime Minister and Parliament serve for five years)


    Prime Minister Benjamin who stayed in Downing Street again, except for the first day of the election victory, was happy, the rest were troubled.


    The scorching economy in the country has made Prime Minister Benjamin''s hair much whiter.


    Colonial Minister Robert: "The domestic economy is already very dangerous. In order to survive the crisis, we must find a larger market for goods.


    I propose to restart the Persian war. I have just experienced a refugee crisis. Now is the time when Persia is the weakest. This is very beneficial to our military operations. "


    Chancellor of the Treasury Arthur Belfort: "The government''s finances are still sufficient to provide us with sufficient war funding.


    I feel that while launching the Persian War, the Ethiopian War can be restarted.


    In the last war, we only won in name, and most of Ethiopia is still out of our control.


    In recent years, the Austrians have infiltrated the Ethiopian region. If we don''t hurry, we might just wake up that day and put Ethiopia on the Austrian flag.


    Not only Ethiopia, but the entire East Africa region is dangerous. If we don''t act quickly, France and Austria will not be polite. "


    Secretary of the Navy John Wasser: "Not only East Africa, but also Asia. The French are expanding into the Indo-China Peninsula and are about to border India.


    We must adopt the preemptive occupation of the Gongbang dynasty, which is the gateway to India. If it falls into the hands of the French, the consequences will be unimaginable. "


    (Remarks: Myanmar is in the period of the Tooth dynasty, and it is called by the West: Gongbang Dynasty)


    ...


    Prime Minister Benjamin is known as a guardian of colonialism, and it should come as no surprise that a cabinet gang of main warring factions. The British''s huge colonial empire was also shot down with one shot, and the main battle faction and the colonial faction never separated.


    It is impossible for Britain to survive the economic crisis by tapping domestic demand.


    The size of the local population determines the upper limit of the British domestic market. This means that to survive the economic crisis, we must rely on external markets.


    Relying on a vast colony, it is not difficult for the British to get out of the economic crisis, but it takes time.


    If you want to survive the economic crisis in the short term, you can only start a war and pass the crisis on.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "Stop it. I admit that everyone has a point, and Britain urgently needs to solve it, but the reality does not allow it.


    Not to mention launching multiple wars at the same time, if our national strength can support it, diplomatic trouble alone will be enough to exhaust us.


    If we don''t want to see the European countries pull us together, we must have a sequence. Multi-line operations have no value other than increasing risk and pressure. "


    The motive that drives the British to wage war has always been interest. Everyone knows that it is impossible for the London government to wage multiple wars at the same time, or it has been proposed.


    Behind this is the game among all parties, with the military, political officials, and capitalists participating.


    The first campaign not only "benefited first", but also determined the importance of the area in the eyes of the London government.


    Colonial Minister Robert: "I think the Persian war will be restarted first. The situation in the Persian region is the most complicated. At the same time, Russia and Austria are involved.


    The Russian Empire is now dragged down by the Popo Federation, and it is unable to intervene in the Persian region for a short time, but Austria is different. Their forces have penetrated the Persian Gulf.


    Although their temporary target is Ottoman, this does not mean that they have no ambitions for the Persian region.


    Now the Persian government is doing everything possible to win over the major powers. If we do not raise our vigilance, the Austrians may one day expand their power into the Persian region.


    Open the map to know that once the Ottoman Empire collapses, the entire eastern coast of the Mediterranean will become part of Austria, and then the Persian region will directly border Austria.


    If the Persian region cannot be taken down as a barrier in advance, then India''s pressure will increase. "


    Secretary of the Navy John Wasser objected: "Sir Robert, you are exaggerating.


    We already have an absolute advantage in Persia. Unless the Ottoman Empire collapses tomorrow, otherwise the Austrians will have no way to compete with us.


    Judging from the current situation, the Ottoman Empire can support at least two decades. If they complete internal reforms, they can even persist.


    On the contrary, the threat from the Indochina Peninsula is even greater. The Gongbang dynasty has completely declined, and it is impossible to stop the French front. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Arthur Belfort: "Don''t say so seriously, it''s not that we will have a war with France and Austria tomorrow.


    At present, our three nations are still allies. Without sufficient interests, they will not come to stimulate our nerves.


    Right now, the most important thing is to survive the economic crisis. It is better for everyone to consider economic issues.


    Since the opening of the Suez Canal, trade between East and West has grown rapidly. Nearly 40% of European foreign trade ships now sail from the Suez Canal.


    This golden waterway has affected Britain''s economic lifeline. We did not pay enough attention to let the control of the Suez Canal fall completely into the hands of Fao.


    Of course, this is the responsibility of the predecessors, but this consequence has to be borne by us.


    France and Austria have taken the Suez Canal as their lifeblood. It is impossible for us to intervene. Now we can only adopt a roundabout strategy to increase our influence in the Red Sea Strait.


    In recent years, the French have expanded into the Sudan, and Austria has expanded into Ethiopia. The two sides have reached a tacit agreement to squeeze our sphere of influence.


    If this situation is allowed to continue, there will be no place for us in East Africa sooner or later. Even when taking advantage of the navy, the land around the port is retained at most.


    Just like the Cape of Good Hope now, it seems to be controlled by us. As long as we turn our faces with the Austrians, they may fall at any time. "


    "Sir, this joke is not funny at all. The fact that France and Austria can truly unite is the biggest joke of this century.


    Unless one of them renounces European hegemony, otherwise the two countries cannot be truly united, and now they see each other as their worst enemy! Colonial Secretary Robert countered


    Giving up continental hegemony is easy to say, but what makes people believe it?


    Unless the power to fight for hegemony is lost, otherwise the word of promise cannot be trusted at all.


    Except for the fall of one of the two countries, the struggle for continental hegemony will continue.


    Now that the two countries can coexist peacefully, it seems that both parties have comparable strengths, and the existence of the three or four or five. No one wants to provoke war and let others pick up the cheap.


    Foreign Minister Edward: "Sir Robert, there is a possibility of union between France and Austria. As long as the interests are in place, nothing will happen."


    "Sir Edward, I am not saying that the two countries cannot be united, but that under the current international situation, the two countries cannot be united.


    The seemingly friendly relations between France and Austria have long been contradictory. As long as we are willing, it is not difficult to provoke the conflict between France and Austria. Colonial Secretary Robert explained


    "No, Sir Robert. We need a friendly, secretly hostile situation on Fao Ming.


    It is not in our interest to provoke the conflict between France and Austria, which then triggers the European War and breaks the balance on the European continent. So this option does not exist at all.


    We have seen the importance of the Suez Canal, and France and Austria have also seen it, and they even saw it earlier.


    In the past ten years or so, we have been trying to buy shares in the Canal Company, but all of them have been rejected, which is enough to explain the problem.


    If we do not take action, for the supremacy of the Suez Canal, it is really possible for France and Austria to join forces to squeeze us out of East Africa.


    This is not without precedent. Before the two countries of France and Austria joined together, we were almost squeezed out of the Mediterranean. Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward warned


    This is the most headache. On the one hand, the conflict between France and Austria must be avoided to prevent the two countries from moving closer; on the other hand, the contradiction between France and Austria must not be provoked, so as to avoid the outbreak of war in the European continent and the balance will be broken.


    From the British standpoint, whoever won the war between France and Austria was a disaster. The three-legged standing is actually the most suitable for the European balance strategy.


    Benjamin interrupted the quarrel: "Everyone, everyone can''t convince each other, so let''s vote! It''s not the way to continue the quarrel, time is not waiting."


    The seemingly and muddy approach actually shows its position. Significantly more support for the restart of the Ethiopian war is determined by overseas trade.


    Expansion in East Africa can increase Britain''s influence in the Red Sea region and increase its say on the Suez issue.


    If one day they turn their faces with Fao, they are also eligible to turn the table so that they don''t get stuck in their necks.


    This may be the most efficient time for the London government, with the cabinet taking just one day from asking a question to making a decision.


    Under normal circumstances, it takes at least a few months to wage a war, and even three to five years of nowhere is normal.


    This time was obviously an exception. The economic crisis was waiting for no one. The Cabinet quickly reached an agreement, and Congress immediately submitted a bill.


    Needless to say, naturally is the fastest speed to pass. There is no need for the government to do the work of parliamentarians, and capitalists have long been unbearable.


    An early day of war will enable you to weather the economic crisis an early day.


    The downfall of the previous administration was largely due to Gelston''s claim that after the sphere of influence was divided through the Paris Conference, a colonial war was launched.


    This kind of international pressure is gone, but the Paris conference cannot be concluded in two days. The economic crisis has already broken out, and capitalists can''t wait that long.


    In a way, they were also pitted by Franz. The economic crisis would not have erupted so quickly if it had not been for the Vienna government to ignite the crisis.


    Political figures must also be disciplined, especially after taking office, political positions cannot be changed at will. Changing the order will not only affect the prestige of the government, but it will also make people disgusted.


    The mistaken judgment of the government of Gulston suggested before the outbreak of the economic crisis: the political proposal of colonial expansion after the Paris Conference.


    There is no problem in itself, and it has also been recognized by various circles in the country. Unfortunately, bad luck. Soon after it was proposed, the economic crisis broke out.


    In order to survive the economic crisis as soon as possible, war must be waged externally, then only a new government can be replaced.


    A bunch of main battle factions in Benjamin''s cabinet, it is not that these people are fighting in the first place, but that they are actually needed.


    On November 28, 1876, the British Parliament passed the "Resume Ethiopian War" bill.


    There was an uproar in international opinion, condemning the British. The British approach is also a heavy blow to the ongoing Paris conference.


    The world is not calm again. Now that the British can use the excuse not to sign a treaty and launch a colonial war during the Paris Conference, other European countries can also conduct colonial expansion during the Paris Conference.


    Originally everyone wanted to negotiate their own spheres of influence and divide up the rest of the land without ownership. Now we have returned to the era of grabbing by strength.


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 Chapter 620： Struggling international students

    In the Vienna Palace, since the British took the lead to break the rules, Franz''s desk has frequently appeared in the report.


    Don''t get me wrong, they are not going to fight the British. The Austrian military is not so strong, and the Royal Navy is still very deterrent.


    The target of the battle is naturally a land of no ownership that has not yet been divided up. Since it was fist grabbing, the Austrian military was not willing to follow.


    Franz said casually: "The military''s battle plans are here, and basically all the landless are in these plans.


    If there is a leak, it is beyond our ability to get it. Now you can choose one! "


    The tumultuous colonial partitioning movement turned out to be a child''s play here, and Franz didn''t notice that he took it seriously.


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "First of all, we can exclude Persia. The British have been operating here for a long time, and India is relying on them. As latecomers, it is difficult for us to compete with them.


    Secondly, the Indo-China Peninsula can also be ruled out. The British, French and general forces are concentrated, and the situation is complicated.


    By the way, according to the information we received, the competition between Britain and France was very fierce, and the Prussians were about to be squeezed out. If we join, it is estimated that the same fate.


    Now more suitable for expansion, only East Africa and South America are left.


    The nations of South America have become independent and recognized by the European world. Acting on them will easily cause panic in small European countries, which will hurt our international image too much.


    Relatively speaking, it is easier to expand to East Africa. If the British want to take action against Ethiopia, we can also share a slice of it, such as the occupation of the Horn of Africa (Somali Peninsula). "


    Hearing the "horn of Africa", Franz''s first reaction was "chicken ribs."


    What''s on the Somali Peninsula?


    Answer: Pirate!


    This is Somalia''s impression of Franz, and there is still "poor". There may be resources and minerals, but they are definitely not much, otherwise Franz would not be completely impressed.


    The only value is probably the "significant" strategic significance, which depends on the situation. For example, the strategic value of the Somali Peninsula cannot be exerted.


    Seems to be on the Suez Canal, but the British are stuck ahead.


    Austria already owns the Arabian Peninsula, and the navy is unable to compete with the Royal Navy. The strategic value of the Somali Peninsula is greatly reduced in the hands of the Vienna government.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "From the perspective of the previous international situation, the East African region is the most suitable region for our colonization. There are no competitors other than Britain and France.


    The French target is the Sudan. The forces have not yet extended and will not compete with us for the Somali Peninsula.


    Although the London government attaches great importance to the East African region, they are limited in their ability to invest in the African continent. While launching the Ethiopian war, they have been unable to compete with us for the Somali Peninsula.


    The only pity is that the economic value of the Somali Peninsula is too low and the benefits it can bring to us are very limited. "


    The East African, British, French and Austrian powers are crisscrossed. Obviously, they are reserved areas of the three major countries. Naturally, no country will open its eyes and foolishly rush to come and grab the land.


    With fewer people involved, competition is naturally less. Unfortunately, there are also few benefits. If it were not for the opening of the Suez Canal, it is estimated that the British would not look at Ethiopia.


    Franz nodded: "Then the Somali Peninsula is fine. Even if there is no economic value and can suppress the expansion of the British, the strategic benefits are sufficient to recover the costs."


    The expected value itself is not high, and naturally cannot be disappointed. The world has been divided up, and the rest are leftovers, so it''s not bad to lose money.


    ...


    Austria moved, and no other country was idle. The new co-ordination has begun, and the Paris conference has been reduced to a joke.


    Perhaps by the end of the last round of colonization and division, Paris may be able to talk about the results. Without announcing the end of the meeting early, it was all a good job of British diplomacy.


    The London government also wanted to save face. The Paris conference was called by the British. If they ended because they broke their agreement, Britain''s face would be completely lost.


    Even if you deceive yourself, this shroud must be kept. It''s just that the governments of different countries are not paying attention, and the delegations have returned to China and left to continue the negotiations, all of which are diplomats based in Paris.


    ...


    Vienna University Town, Austria''s largest educational base. There are more than 30 universities, large and small, with the most advanced education system in the world.


    Today, the influence of Austrian universities is not confined to the home. International students from all over the world make this place full of international atmosphere.


    In this era, it was not easy to study in Austria. Not only excellent grades, but also high tuition fees and quota restrictions.


    The Ministry of Education has clearly stipulated that the number of foreign students enrolled in universities must not exceed 4% of the total enrollment.


    The number of students enrolled at Austrian universities is generally between 500 and 1,000 each year. In order to ensure the quality of teaching, the university with the largest number of students does not exceed 1,500.


    This means that the number of international students accepted by each university does not exceed 60 each year, and it seems to be quite a lot. After all, there are hundreds of universities in Austria.


    In fact, this is just the ideal number. Most of the international student quotas are occupied by students from the German Federation and the Kingdom of Prussia.


    They account for 43% and 29% of the total, respectively, followed by the Swiss Confederation, which accounts for 5% of the total, and the rest are divided by other countries.


    This disparity in proportion is not to say that the quality of education in these three countries is high, it is entirely because of the same culture, visas for study abroad are easy to handle, and the Vienna government has provided them with student loans.


    In this era, all countries are pursuing elite education, and universities are not qualified for ordinary people to touch.


    Not to mention foreign students, their own educational resources are not enough, let alone for outsiders?


    Almost all international students must pay high tuition fees. Taking the University of Vienna as an example, foreign students pay tuition fees ranging from 2000 to 3000 Aegis each year depending on the major.


    This is not a small figure. You must know that Austria''s per capita annual income is less than 70 Aegis. The average person''s lifetime income is not enough to pay the tuition for a year at the university.


    Of course, this is just external. The tuition fee for internal enrollment should be much closer to the people, usually between 50 and 500 Aegis, and student loans can be applied for.


    As long as you enter the university, the cost is not a problem at all. For some scarce majors, the government is also responsible for providing tuition.


    Not only Austria has a small number of foreign students, but other countries are similar. Even if it recruits international students, most of them recruit European students, and rarely recruit overseas students.


    Later generations felt that there were many international students in this era, which is actually an illusion. The so-called international students did go abroad to study, it is difficult to say if they have learned anything.


    The school is also divided into three, six, and nine classes. The real colleges and universities recruit fewer international students, but the pheasant university below has no quota limit.


    There are even "universities" that specialize in recruiting international students, and they will casually find a few "well-known scholars" who are not influential to be teachers, and try to instill messy knowledge.


    It doesn''t matter if you fail the exam. The school has a special package for scum, and you can get a diploma as long as you give money.


    If you want to learn real knowledge, don''t dream. Teachers in these schools, don''t look at the beautiful packaging. In fact, most of them have never attended college.


    Austria naturally also wants this kind of "profitable university". Except that the academic qualifications are not recognized by the Vienna government, it looks similar to ordinary universities on the surface, and it is enough to fool foreign students.


    For example, the Austrian Army and High Command Academy is a typical pheasant university. It touches the Austrian Army and High Command Academy.


    There is a world of difference. People with a bit of common sense know that the army and the navy are completely two systems, and cultivation is naturally carried out separately.


    It is not impossible to train army commanders and naval commanders at the same time, it is just difficult to specialize.


    Like people, the energy of school is not unlimited. Franz is not interested in cultivating all-round talent, and Austrian universities pay special attention to training professional talents.


    This can be seen from the college entrance examination in Austria. Those with high overall scores can go to college, and those with high professional scores can also be admitted directly.


    The latter has a higher number of admissions. After all, more people specialize in one subject than more fully developed people.


    There is no limit to this. There are very few majors that can apply for specialization, and there is almost no choice.


    After graduation, it is difficult to change careers because there is basically no foundation in other aspects.


    This part of the National People''s Congress is suitable for technology. After graduation, most people have become engineers in the professional field, and a few excellent people have entered scientific research institutions.


    Students with all-round development should have a much wider space for development, and they can be found in all walks of life, but the number of all-rounders is too small.


    In the short term, the Austrian education model is successful. Under the circumstances of limited educational resources, professional training of talents can maximize cost savings and increase the rate of success.


    ...


    Morse was the victim of Pheasant University. With excellent results, he was killed from thousands of troops, and finally obtained the qualification to study in Austria.


    Finally, in order to save tuition, I entered the sounding "Austrian Army and Navy Higher Command Academy" to study military.


    Compared to other European countries, Austria''s pheasant university is not too bad, at least basic military training is still qualified.


    Thanks to the national military service system, the teachers of the school have also entered the army to serve in the army, and their professional skills have been retained.


    The commanding ability may not be very strong, but these teachers will flicker if they cannot hold it. With theoretical textbooks, you can talk for hours without exaggeration.


    This also made Pheasant University more real. Morse was quickly fooled into it. He was dismissive of the bad evaluation of the school by the outside world.


    But after a long time, he still had doubts. This school is actually full of international students, very few students from Austria.


    With a limited number of local students, Moss often hates iron and steel in the most important strategy lessons.


    This is very wrong. If the high-ranking officers trained are of this kind, it is estimated that the Austrian army will move closer to the Mexican warlords.


    In fact, this is not the case. Morse has visited Austrian military camps. Whether it was training or equipment, he was deeply impressed.


    As a Mexican, running to Austria to study abroad is directly related to Morse''s origin.


    His ancestral immigrants from the German region, and Austria is the most powerful country in the German cultural circle, a little local plot made him choose Austria.


    In this era of continental Europe, the status of international students is not high, and many places are still discriminated against. Thanks to his German identity, he quickly joined the circle.


    Just two hours ago, he received a thunderous news. Several students were invited to gather in the tavern. After drinking, a local student revealed the truth to him.


    He believes that the professional Austrian Army and Navy Higher Command Academy is actually an empty shell and is not recognized by the Austrian government.


    Of course, it''s not completely dismissed, at least graduated here can get classmates of higher vocational colleges.


    Not only high-ranking officers are trained, but qualified soldiers, and those with excellent performance can be qualified for low-ranking officers.


    This can be seen in many places. Military training is conducted most of the day, and the command class is limited to theoretical knowledge.


    When the school teacher emphasized the small group battle, it was torrential. When talking about the case of the big battle, the cow was flying in the sky.


    No way, who made these teachers only serve as basic officers? Of course, I have experienced it myself, of course.


    Most of the local students attending school here are related households who do not charge tuition. Because of unsatisfactory grades, he was not admitted to the regular military academy.


    Although a little bit of water here, some of the knowledge is still useful. Accept some military knowledge in advance of military service so that you can stand out faster after entering the army.


    This is why Morse finds that many local students have a bad job. It is not that these people are lazy. When the teacher talks about professional knowledge, they are still studying hard.


    The so-called strategy class is known to be nonsense, and naturally it will not be serious.


    It is right to say that the Austrian Army and Naval High Command Academy is a military academy, and that military training is not faked. Every year, it still has to send a batch of qualified soldiers to the Austrian army, half of whom can become grassroots officers.


    In the words of classmates, it is no problem for outstanding graduates here to enter the Austrian army as platoon officers. If you are lucky, you will be able to climb a few more steps if you catch up with the war and make achievements.


    As for higher-level commanders, further education is needed. The Austrian officer training system is very complete, as long as it is good enough, it can continue to study all the way.


    Grassroot Marshal did not appear, but General Grassroots still appeared several. These people are the targets of ordinary soldiers'' struggles, and although the opportunities are a bit small, they are also opportunities.


    This is undoubtedly disastrous for Morse. The Mexican army does not have a so-called training system. What we can learn here is limited to the military literacy of company command capabilities. What can we do?


    He came here to learn military knowledge, but to build a strong Mexico, not to serve as a grass-roots officer.


    However, the road was chosen by him. Obviously, he could enter the regular military academy, but in order to save money, he jumped into a huge pit.


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 Chapter 621： Restoration Group

    Natural people who were able to study abroad in the 19th century will not be ordinary people. This kind of pheasant university was originally designed to ramble, and naturally it is not cheap to spend.


    On the surface, tuition is cheaper. Actually, follow-up services are charged, and the actual cost spent is usually higher than regular universities.


    Morse is undoubtedly pitted. Austrian regular universities have no shortage of students. At most, they recruit students in the German region. Who is full and runs to Mexico to recruit students?


    Massimilino I did not receive this treatment during the reign, and it is even more impossible now. The tuition fees for international students in Austria are high. The most important thing is that the Ministry of Education does not allocate funds.


    It is not that Franz did not know the importance of cultivating international students, but that this era is not suitable for this. On the one hand, it is too expensive, and on the other hand, it does not want to train competitors for itself.


    This is true not only in Austria, but also in all major European colonial empires, most of them only enroll European students. Not everyone is stupid, they don''t see the benefits of cultivating international students, mainly because it''s not worth it.


    In the past, Americans cultivated international students in order to flip the table; Japanese students were trained in Japan to ...


    Now Austria just likes to recruit students from Germany. On the one hand, it is to cultivate pro-Austrians. Most of these people still stay in Austria in the end.


    Differential treatment is actually buying people''s hearts.


    It is also an international student. Most of the passionate young people from Mexico such as Moores will return to Mexico in the future.


    Naturally, the Vienna government is unwilling to spend money on training talents for others, or the Austrian Army and Naval High Command Academy would not dare to pit him.


    In fact, it is not a pitfall. Austrian education supervision is still very strict. Even if it is a pheasant university, it is also a pheasant university that can learn knowledge.


    After graduating, not to mention how good it can be mixed, Huyou is still enough to go back. Otherwise, these lecturers will not be "well-known masters" in society.


    The main purpose of schools hiring them is because they can blow. No matter, right, ordinary people are still enough.


    It seems that these people are confused, mainly because they are born in the wrong place. If you live in the United States, all of you will become members of the Diet.


    They can mix well, and they have two major advantages: they can blow and have no bottom line.


    The circle of international students is not large, and it is not easy to meet fellow people in other countries. Using the opportunity of the party, Morse also met a lot of people and joined the Mexican Student Association.


    Now that I know the situation, I''m going to ask for help.


    ...


    "Mr. Morse, many of you have encountered this situation. Studying in Austria is not easy, and competition for regular university places is very fierce.


    Even if you pass the test before coming to Austria, it does not mean that you can enter the school. It is only equivalent to getting the qualification to take the exam.


    In fact, the probability of passing the admission test at one time does not exceed 10%. Generally, it is necessary to study for several years in Austria to obtain an admission qualification.


    The vast majority of international students finally entered higher vocational colleges. The Austrian Army and Navy Higher Command Academy you are studying now also belongs to higher vocational colleges, but the ranking is relatively low.


    Now you have two options, either to continue your studies until you graduate, or to re-apply to a regular Austrian university through self-study.


    They have no age limit on the admission of international students, but the cost is a bit large, and each time you apply for the exam, you need to pay a 500 SHIELD registration fee.


    Registration time varies from university to university. In theory, you can apply for 137 regular universities in Austria at the same time. "Brian Haig explained


    After listening to this explanation, Morse was silent for a while, and then asked, "This is stealing money. Why is the registration fee so high?"


    Brian Haig nodded helplessly: "Yes, it''s just grabbing money! The school doesn''t look at us at all. In their eyes, we are a group of fat sheep.


    If you don''t want to take the exam, you can directly pay the school selection fee of 30,000 to 100,000 shields, and you can also enter the school. General liberal arts are relatively cheap, while science and military colleges are more expensive. "


    No way, reality is so cruel. Austria has implemented compulsory education for more than 20 years. Every year, millions of candidates compete for 50,000 to 60,000 places. The quality of students is guaranteed.


    The results of international students are uneven, and those with good results are also top students in Austria. The top-ranked higher vocational colleges with poor results are dismissed.


    Top students are naturally welcome, and free admission is not without, even after graduation, the Vienna government will retain them. Waiting for poor students will be a hindrance, in addition to generating income, it will also affect the reputation of the school.


    Genius is always a minority, most of them are ordinary people. Most people study hard, and what determines their final grades becomes an educational environment.


    Morse complained: "Damn, there are so few international students, why can''t we let us take the entrance exam?"


    Brian Haig didn''t answer, he was afraid to stimulate Morse. It is not that there are no international students who find ways to register and then take the entrance examination. Such people are not in the minority, but the end result is very miserable.


    After others have studied for more than ten years, can you be compared with a temporary surprise? As for the education I received in my hometown, I regret that it does not match.


    The deviation of teaching materials in different countries in this era is very different. It''s common to see different answers to the same question.


    Especially the textbooks of science and engineering, with the rapid development of science and technology, are being revised and corrected almost every year.


    Not to mention the literature and history, the school is based on Austrian textbooks. Many of the same historical events and the contents recorded in different history books are contrary.


    When it comes to questions, the school doesn''t care so much, it just works according to its own standards.


    This difference in education naturally results in a low score for international students, which directly makes the school think that the quality of international students is poor, but they have no reason to justify it.


    Brian Haig shook his head and comforted: "There is no way, who makes Mexico too weak? Even with the same scores, international students from the major countries are given priority in school.


    But don''t despair at Morse, this situation will improve when Mexico becomes stronger. "


    Morse nodded with his enemies: "Yes, all those **** warlords, all day knowing that they are fighting for power and breaking up the great Mexico!


    It seems that they have found a common topic. The two became more and more speculative and soon became good friends.


    ...


    After sending Morse away, Brian Haig''s face closed with a smile and wrote in the small book:


    Morse¡ªmale¡ª19 years old, passionate and patriotic youth, ideological progress, has a clear anti-warlord tendency. Whether to support the monarchy remains to be seen further, and it is recommended to focus on it.


    Then quickly put it away, put it in the drawer, if nothing else to continue other work, as if nothing had happened.


    That''s right, Brian Haig is a member of Massimilino I''s Restoration Group. Not only him, many Mexican students have joined this organization.


    These are the credits of the followers of Massimiliano I. After coming to Austria, these people have not quieted down and have been working hard for restoration.


    Massimiliano I, who was hit hard, had a depressed will. Except for ways to raise funds, he basically did not care about it. The emperor of the second and second emperors did nothing. They did a good job.


    The current European continent is still the stronghold of the monarchy. Even in France, the cradle of thought, the mainstream thought is still the monarchy.


    In this context, students who come to study in Europe are naturally affected.


    Coupled with the melee of the Mexican warlords, it was even worse than during the previous Massimilino I, which made many people doubt the Republican system.


    Franz took the opportunity to carry out whitewashing propaganda on Massimilino I, and threw all the failed blame to conservatives and ambitionists.


    In order to fool these two middle-aged boys, Franz also sorted out the policies and laws issued during Massimilino I, and many people believed.


    After all, Maximilian I did nothing bad, even if there were many problems with these policies, they were all secret. On the bright side, these contents are for the country and the people.


    Maybe you can''t fudge old fritters, but it''s no problem to convince these **** youths.


    Since there is no problem with the emperor''s policies, and there is no arrogance or extravagance, it is the conservatives and ambitionists who oppose reforms.


    The current warlord melee proves exactly this. Many people make up their minds directly. Massimilino I was a migrant household. He was suspended when he first arrived. He simply couldn''t command domestic ambitionists.


    The evidence behind this does not need to be supplemented by Franz. The Restoration Group collected a lot of money. It was really full of money. Indeed, many people did not listen to the emperor''s orders.


    International students are all upper and middle classes in the society, and they have a lot of contacts. After being influenced by everyone, more things came to mind.


    The end result is that the restoration group has grown stronger. From the original two or three hundred people, it now has more than 4,000 members of the organization.


    How much of this is true support of the emperor, and how much of it is pure speculation, it is difficult to say.


    If it were not for a steady stream of funding, the outside world thought that the Habsburg dynasty would also support the restoration of Massimilino I, and now the restoration group is definitely two or three kittens and puppies.


    Including Franz, in fact, he is not sure whether to restore it. Franz now provides only a small part of the funds for the restoration group, most of which were raised by Massimiliano I himself.


    Don''t look at his poor ability, but he can''t stand the flattering. According to Franz''s knowledge, both Grand Duke Carl and Empress Sophie''s family had taken him to fill this huge pit.


    If this investment fails, it is very likely that his other two younger brothers will be very bitter and have no legacy to inherit.


    This is a small problem, and the education of the Habsburgs is still good. For a little legacy, there is no joke for outsiders to see.


    However, the relationship between Massimilino I and the other two younger brothers can be imagined. This is not a question of money. Except for Massimilino I, everyone is not short of money, mainly because of jealousy.


    Parents favor one child, other children will naturally feel uncomfortable. If Maximilian I was the eldest son, according to the tradition of the German region, the eldest son inherited the family business, and everyone would have nothing to say.


    Unfortunately, Maximilian I was not. This preference naturally triggered dissatisfaction between the two younger brothers. Although they were hiding well, brothers and brothers looked respectful, but they could not hide Franz''s eyes.


    Knowing and knowing, Franz did not mean to speak. There are lengths of ten fingers, and it is normal for parents to prefer a child.


    There are not so many reasons, and there is no such thing as right or wrong. Pretend is the best choice. The lid was removed, and everyone didn''t look good.


    Besides, hasn''t investment failed? Massimilino I was really dead, but he had a son. Massimilino II was still a little boy, and maybe the trumpet could be made.


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 Chapter 622： Canal storm

    After the situation was broken, chaos did not occur as expected from the outside world. It was only Britain, France, Austria, and the three countries that really robbed the colonies.


    It is not that other colonial empires do not want to compete, mainly because of lack of strength. It is good to be able to defend the existing territory, and they have no ability to participate in the competition.


    Fewer competitors is naturally a good thing. If it is resolved through negotiations, I am afraid that Britain, France and Austria will not be able to eat alone.


    The London government''s seemingly absurd behavior is actually well thought out. At present, it is only a small country that has suffered losses. Even if everyone has grievances, they can only hold back.


    Palace of vienna


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the news has just come from South America that the French are in contact with the Colombian government and are preparing to restart the Panama Canal plan."


    Franz frowned: "Do you know the real purpose of the French?"


    The Panama Canal can be described as life-threatening. The plan has existed for hundreds of years, but progress has not been smooth.


    As early as 1534, the Spaniards sent people to carry out exploration, and to build a canal, a post was built. It was only because of the outbreak of the European War that the plan had died.


    In 1814, the Spaniards restarted the Canal Plan. Unfortunately, another colonial uprising broke out and the plan died again.


    The Republic of Colombia also has a canal plan, but after Austria occupied Central America, the plan failed again.


    From the standpoint of the Republic of Colombia, the opening of the Panama Canal can bring huge economic benefits, but strategically they will face greater pressure.


    A man is guilty and guilty.


    Prior to the opening of the canal, the value of the Panama area was limited and it was not worth watching. Once the canal is opened, things will change. How can the Republic of Colombia keep the Panama area?


    Counting on the French?


    I am afraid that this is the introduction of wolves into the room, when the contention for the Panama area, France is absolutely indispensable.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "At present we have insufficient information to determine the true purpose of the French.


    On the surface, it seems that it was the spontaneous behavior of the capitalists, and the French government did not show up. This may be a test. "


    Franz nodded, which should be the most reasonable explanation.


    Austria has been operating in Central America for two decades, and it is now deeply entrenched, and its forces have penetrated into Panama for a long time.


    Since the French strategy failed in Mexico, its influence in the Americas has plummeted, and it is almost impossible to compete with Austria.


    Although the benefits of excavating the Panama Canal are great, the risks are even greater. Once Austria sends troops to take over the Panama region, their investment will not be all lost, and most of the shrinkage is likely to occur.


    After thinking about it, Franz: "No matter what the French want to do, ignore them. Once the Canal Plan is launched, create an excuse to declare war with Colombia and take Panama directly."


    Under Franz''s butterfly effect, the international situation has changed beyond recognition. Familiar with the advantages of history, long gone.


    Without the prophet''s advantage, we can only adapt now. What the French want is uncertain, but it''s true that the Panama Canal is not navigable.


    ...


    In the Republic of Colombia, President Aquileo Para Gomez has had a headache since the French offered to open the Panama Canal.


    The huge economic value brought by the opening of the Panama Canal is naturally clear, but only if Colombia has the strength to hold it.


    Austria''s penetration of Colombia is not a secret, especially in Panama, where the highest proportion of local population is German.


    With so many parties leading the way, once the war breaks out, the Panamanian region will probably fall within a few days. Everyone knows the hidden danger, but no one dares to deal with it.


    The Republic of Colombia has many internal contradictions. In the past thirteen years, it has changed twelve presidents, and on average it has changed one term each year.


    The original President Aquileo Para Gomez did not consider addressing this issue either. Austria did not target them. It is already lucky. Who dares to take the initiative!


    The arrival of the French set off the problem under this cover. Domestic capitalists advocate the benefits of opening the Panama Canal every day, without considering the risks involved.


    Of course, it is indeed advantageous to open the Panama Canal from the standpoint of capitalists. Even if the Panama area is lost, it will not affect their business.


    The domestic capitalists in Colombia are not purely national capitalists. The dominant ones are compradors. The shadows of Britain, France, Occidental, and other countries exist.


    Achilleo Pala Gomez: "Mr. Nino, I can''t agree to the canal plan you have proposed.


    Unless your government comes to persuade the Austrians, we will not be able to restart the Panama Canal plan, which is a matter of strategic security for our territory. "


    Nino smiled slightly: "Her President, the Austrians are aggressive and have penetrated into Panama. Don''t you want to get rid of the Austrian threat?


    As long as the Panama Canal is open, your country will have a canal as a bargaining chip, and the major European powers will not watch Austria control this golden waterway.


    With the introduction of all parties, even if the Austrians want to do something, they must also consider the positions of European countries.


    The Vienna government is not crazy. A Panama Canal is not enough to take risks. The risk is not as large as you think. "


    No matter how confused Ninino was, Agileo Pala Gomez remained indifferent. No matter how good the French say, they are all in the air.


    After the Panama Canal was opened, all parties may prevent Austria from swallowing the canal, but this does not mean that the Republic of Colombia will be allowed to take charge of the canal.


    Besides, did the French spend so much effort to gain the dominance of the Panama Canal?


    Achilleo Para Gomez knows himself. With the strength of the Republic of Colombia, there is no way to gain dominance over the canal, not even economic power.


    Without enough benefits, why should he take risks? Austria is not a soft persimmon. What if we provoke the Vienna government, regardless of slamming them first?


    This year, the big fist is axiom. Weakness is the original sin. Achilleo Para Gomez doesn''t think the French will turn their backs for Colombia and Austria.


    Achilleo Pala Gomez: "Mr. Nino, this is your personal judgment and does not represent the position of European governments.


    The Panama Canal is still in theory. We have sent people to do surveys. It is not easy to dig a Grand Canal in Panama.


    In your country, the Suez Canal has been dug. You should know the difficulty of the canal construction. The situation in the Panama region is even worse, requiring very large investments.


    Without the consent of the Austrians, who made trouble with it, the canal could never be navigable.


    It is impossible for European countries to stand on the opposite side of Austria for a non-navigable canal, and even your country may not necessarily support us. "


    This is the core of the problem. The value of the Panama Canal can only be realized after navigation. Now that there is nothing, wanting to get everyone''s support by mouth cannon is simply insulting everyone''s IQ.


    Central America can be dug not only in Panama. Only compared to other places, the straits in Panama are the narrowest.


    This is an advantage, but it also has a disadvantage. For example, there are many poisonous insects in Panama, which will threaten the lives of excavators.


    In this era, human life is indeed worthless, but large-scale casualties will still increase costs.


    These problems may not have been discovered by the French, and they absolutely cannot hide from the Republic of Colombia, which is a land snake, or they would not give up developing this golden waterway on their own.


    Nino knew that the empty glove white wolf was impossible. There was no substantial benefit, and it was difficult to get the Colombian government to cooperate.


    "His President, as long as your country grants us the right to develop the canal, these problems will no longer be problems.


    You can rest assured that the investment required for the Canal Project is so large that we can''t let our own funds flow.


    In return, we are willing to persuade BNP Paribas to provide an interest-free loan of 100 million francs to help your country survive the economic crisis. "


    Agileo Pala Gomez''s face was gloomy. Where can I help them? It was clear that they wanted to take advantage of the fire.


    After the economic crisis spread, Britain, France, Austria and other European countries dumped excess domestic goods at low prices overseas. South America is one of the hardest hit areas, and the Republic of Colombia naturally cannot stand alone.


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 Chapter 623： Dominance

    Robbery while the fire is not so easy. As far as national strategic security is concerned, President Aquileo Para Gomez dare not make an easy decision.


    "Sorry, Mr. Nino. If the security of Panama is not guaranteed, we will not restart the Canal Project."


    ...


    Without an agreement, Nino frowned and left. He can be sure that when talking about the loan, President Agileo Pala Gomez was tempted, but still refused to negotiate.


    That''s right, the interest-free loan of 100 million francs is not the French''s bottom line, just a bait thrown out. It is a pity that the Colombian government does not take any action at all.


    Out of the presidential palace, Nino got on a luxurious carriage. Addressing the coachman, "Go to the French Embassy."


    The experience just told him that the Colombian government would not accompany them to take risks without official intervention.


    Since tasted the sweetness of the Suez Canal, the French capital has become interested in the canal. After careful selection, it finally picked the Panama Canal.


    Nino is the executor of the Panama Canal Plan. He originally thought that during the economic crisis, it would be easy to persuade the Colombian government to restart the Panama Canal.


    Now I have to ask the government for help. In the bottom of my heart, Nino is not willing to participate in the French government, which means that more people share the cake.


    The outbreak of the economic crisis is a disaster for many people, but also a capital feast for a very small number of people.


    Eat at the banquet, naturally need to digest. Restricted by insufficient resources, and the people''s parade separated by three to five, France is actually not suitable for investment, or the return on investment is too low.


    Without the compensation for the Franco-Prussian war, France''s capital is undoubtedly more abundant, and the usury empire has emerged.


    Loans are not made indiscriminately, such as in Russia, which dares to rely on its accounts, and the French financial community dare not lend them money.


    There are too few high-quality customers, and excess capital has become a common problem in the British and French financial circles. The Panama Canal plan is undoubtedly a good project, and the future "money" scene is bright.


    French capitalists are not monolithic, they have long been divided into factions. The relationship is complex, and if the government does not intervene, they will swallow the project alone.


    Now that the French government needs to be involved, it means that the big nobles in the country and even the royal capital will also participate, and everyone will share less benefits.


    Nino is very clear that the possibility of such a large project being monopolized is very small, and the French government will definitely need to **** it in the future.


    This is similar to starting a business. The first to enter the project is to acquire the original shares, and the capital that comes in later is financing.


    The former only needs to invest a small amount of capital to obtain a large number of shares, and the latter must consider the premium if it wants to obtain shares.


    There is no doubt that obtaining the canal authorization is the first appreciation of the enterprise. Before this, the short canal company was an empty shell.


    ...


    French Minister Tom: "Mr. Nino, your plan is too whimsical. You have no idea about Colombia, and the political situation in this country is very unstable.


    Maybe you can reach an agreement with them today and change the government tomorrow. I stayed here for three years, and there were thirteen coups in Bogot¨¢, three successes and 10 failures.


    Based on the history of Colombia, I made statistics. From 1830 to the present, they have changed a total of 31 presidents, and the average government term of each government is less than one and a half years. "


    Nino shook his head: "His Excellency, it is okay for us to change the government in Colombia. Do they dare to deny that the contract with us is unsuccessful?"


    Nino is not interested in the volatile situation in Colombia. This year, the situation in South American countries is not very stable, but no matter how the government changes, no one dares to move the interests of the powers.


    In his opinion, it was nothing more than Tom raising his value, proving his importance, and wanting to share the benefits.


    French Minister Tom frowned: "Mr. Nino, it is not as simple as you think. Maybe they dare not deny the contract of their predecessor, but they can make the content of the contract invalid.


    Without the cooperation of the ground snake, are you sure that the Panama Canal can be successfully navigated? Don''t forget how much labor was used on the Suez Canal.


    If you hire from the outside, this will cost you more than you should understand.


    Moreover, the biggest problem is not the Colombian government, but the Austrians.


    In recent years, Austria has continued to penetrate Colombia, especially Panama, where half of the population is German.


    France can deter the Colombian government, but not the Austrians. If you can''t handle these issues well, when you dig the canal, people will jump out and pick peaches.


    All it takes is a coup d''¨¦tat and the Panama region will become an Austrian colony.


    By that time, your canal, on the Austrian territory, are you sure you can maintain your dominance? "


    Nino''s face changed drastically. If the canal was opened on the Austrian colony, let alone dominance, whether the investment cost can be recovered is a question.


    After a short pause, Nino calmed down and asked: "Austria is so powerful here. Why don''t you see the Colombian government take action?"


    French Minister Tom shook his head: "It is not the Colombian government that has not acted, but the government that has acted has been overthrown.


    Now within the Republic of Colombia, many warlord forces have been funded by Austria. If the government dares to act rashly, it will be ousted immediately. "


    Not only is Austria supporting the younger brother, France also supports spokespersons, but the Austrian Central American colony is too close, and by virtue of its distance advantage, has occupied a dominant position.


    The word "cooperation" flashed in Nino''s mind. There is no way, Austria is too powerful in the local area, and if they cooperate, the dominance of the canal will not fall into their hands.


    The financial capital behind the scenes is not only a canal, but also the benefits behind the canal.


    By taking control of this golden waterway, you have mastered the economic lifeline of most of the Americas. By then, French capital will be able to penetrate tentacles into many industries through the Canal Hub.


    If anyone dares to refuse their investment, wait to be worn small shoes! Just a card on the canal can crash.


    Especially for shipping companies, as long as they operate Pacific routes, there is no room for resistance.


    This is the next big game for the French financial community. If the plan is successful, they will have the economic lifeline of many countries in the Americas.


    After hesitating for a moment, Nino promised: "Her Excellency, is there any way to solve our current problem?


    Rest assured, we will not let our friends suffer. After that, there is definitely a generous return. We have always believed that Your Excellency has the potential to become the French Foreign Minister. "


    This is the bright temptation, not only to give money, but also to support him as foreign minister.


    Of course, the latter is just a short check. The capital power behind Nino is indeed not small, but it has not reached the point where it can control the appointment of the government''s foreign minister.


    The so-called support can only help build momentum and increase the success rate.


    A joy in Tom''s heart, and he immediately came over. Although the rewards were rich, this matter was not easy to handle.


    "Mr. Nino, for the Canal Project to proceed smoothly, it is best to bring the Austrians together, and it is difficult for us to complete this task on our own strength.


    Of course, you can find other partners. If the British are willing to do their utmost, our two countries will work together to complete the plan, but the cost will be greater. "


    After hearing this answer, Nino frowned, and his face became ugly.


    France lacks strength in the Americas and cannot compete with these two competitors.


    Whether it is the joint development of the canal with Austria or the British, the leadership will not be in their hands.


    Can''t get the dominant power, it''s just the canal income dividend, although the return rate is also good, it is still not worth their trouble.


    After being silent for a while, Nino said, "Sir, Your Excellency, I must report to China, and the development of cooperation will be put on hold for the time being.


    Now we need your help to get the canal development authorization from the Colombian government in the shortest possible time. "


    "No problem, it is my duty to cooperate with the company''s overseas operations to obtain the best interests for France." French Minister Tom replied.


    ...


    After leaving the embassy, ??Nino''s mood became more complicated. Judging from the current situation, the original plan could not be achieved, and now we must find partners to share the pressure.


    The most suitable countries for Britain and Austria were excluded first, and there were not many other partners to choose from.


    Spain barely counts, they have a lot of power in the Caribbean, but the Spanish have fallen. The combination of France and Spain may not be able to deter Austria.


    Moreover, political influences must be considered. Farsi stood together, and all European countries would panic. I am afraid the British are the first to bear it.


    The government cannot risk the British and Austrian countries moving closer to promote the Panama Canal plan. Without the support of the Paris government, this plan cannot be half successful.


    In addition to this, in the countries with greater influence in the Americas, only the United States of America and the Confederate States of America remain.


    If we can get these two countries, it seems that we can complete the plan. However, this is impossible.


    To this day, there is a sea of ??hatred between the Confederate and the United States. If the governments of the two countries dare to unite, they will be guilty of domestic thieves.


    In the international arena, if the United States supports it, the Confederate states will oppose it; conversely, if the Confederate states support it, the United States will oppose it.


    In order to be politically correct, the two sides are opposed for opposition. Pulling one of them means standing opposite to the other.


    This is also common to the three countries: Britain, France, and Austria. The North and South governments oppose each other. In addition to hatred, the three countries secretly promote it.


    Moreover, people are not fools, you can join if you let people join. Don''t think about it without enough benefits.


    There is no doubt that these benefits need to be issued by Canal Company, and diluted shares are inevitable.


    This ratio will not be low, and even some of the dominance needs to be surrendered. In essence, the Panama Canal plan is to cut wool from American countries.


    The more I thought about it, the more headache Nino felt. As things stand, it''s too difficult for them to gain control of the Panama Canal.


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 Chapter 624： American trip

    In the era of imperialism, the embassies of foreign powers also collected information part-time. After sending Nino away, Minister Tom became busy looking up relevant information.


    There is no way, France has limited interests in Colombia, and Colombia ranks very low in diplomatic activities.


    Being a minister here is basically about eating and waiting to die. As time goes by, Minister Tom has fallen, and intelligence is still being collected. It depends on his mood if you want to see it.


    Now I want to get the development right of the Panama Canal from the Colombian government. I do n¡¯t know what the other party ¡¯s weaknesses are.


    The minute passed, and Tom had a rough idea of ??what happened in Colombia recently.


    As for the detailed information, I''m sorry that the embassy has limited funds and cannot afford to investigate further. The information collected now is actually similar to what you see in the newspaper.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Minister Tom frowned, apparently the information on it was not what he wanted.


    "Diff, find out information about Austria''s activities in Colombia and information about the Panama Canal Project."


    Secretary Diff responded without hesitation: "His Excellency, the embassy only has information on the activities of the Austrians, and the Panama Canal plan is not within our intelligence collection.


    If necessary, we can find the public information of the Colombian government within a week, and it needs additional funds to check the in-depth information. "


    Minister Tom''s face was darkened. The French government was rich, but the French embassy in Colombia was poor.


    This can be seen from the staff staffed by the embassy. All members add up to less than 10 people, including a cleaner, a chef, and two guards.


    Communication was inconvenient in this era. The power of the ambassadors abroad was very large, and hiring ordinary staff was one of the functions.


    The main reason for the embassy''s small staff is insufficient office funding. Otherwise, Minister Tom would not mind hiring more staff.


    Many things ca n¡¯t be done without money. For example: when collecting intelligence, you can only choose to focus on collecting it, and you can only discard secondary information.


    Under normal circumstances, the canal plan of the Republic of Colombia will not have anything to do with France. They have too little influence here, and they can''t get the benefits.


    The situation is very obvious now and is abnormal. Minister Tom had more than one trouble in his heart, and he did not consider the actual situation at all.


    In the face of Franc, since he promised others, Minister Tom still has to fulfill his promise. This is his professional ethics.


    "No problem, I will grant you a special 10,000 francs. You must investigate the details of the Columbia Canal Plan as soon as possible."


    The secretary, Diffus, was puzzled, and suddenly became generous, unlike the ambassador he knew.


    In his impression, Minister Tom was able to save provinces in normal times, especially the intelligence department, not even a professional spy, and the information was collected by embassy staff.


    10,000 francs may not be a big number, but it is also a record breaking for the intelligence service.


    Over the past three years, the total expenses of the embassy''s intelligence department totaled less than 5,000 francs.


    For every penny you have, you don''t expect much to gain since you have less money. Generally speaking, excerpting some information from newspapers, plus hearsay at the banquet, sorting it out is considered to be a task.


    Doubt came to doubt, but Desff didn''t mean to ask. In any case, get the funding for the event first.


    "Excuse me, as you wish. You can see the relevant information for up to three days."


    Rich money is easy to handle. This has not just come up with funds for activities, and the efficiency has suddenly improved.


    Desf has been here for many years, and the network has long been established. Moreover, the Colombian government is like a sieve. It has no sense of confidentiality at all and it is too simple to get some unimportant information.


    As long as you are willing to spend money, you can bring out the original information directly. There is no doubt that Desff is not prepared to throw money.


    Based on his identity, to view unimportant information, go directly to the Colombian Government Archives.


    If anyone dares to refuse, he will engage in things to create diplomatic conflict. This is a trial and error method, and the Colombian government is most afraid of diplomatic disputes.


    ...


    Nino''s origin is not high, but only middle-class. In order to climb up, he put in a lot of effort. This canal project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.


    The big guys behind the scenes promised that as long as he can complete the preliminary work and persuade all parties to restart the canal plan, he will be the first president of the canal company, and will preside over the canal excavation and operation.


    The credibility of this promise is very high. Big people will not default on this small issue, and there are ready-made cases. The first president of the Suez Canal Company is an example.


    High returns are naturally accompanied by high difficulty. If anyone can get things done, it''s not worth the price.


    According to the analysis of the data at hand, Nino quickly found out that the Panama Canal is unnecessary for the Confederates, and their coastline is concentrated on the east coast.


    Instead, it is the United States of America, whose territory spans the East and West Straits. In order to strengthen trade and commerce, it is still busy building railways.


    If the Panama Canal is opened and the distance between the East and West Pacifics is reduced, the United States can obtain huge economic benefits and strategic value.


    In this age where interests determine state relations, from the point of view of interest, obviously the interests of the United States and the Canal Plan are consistent, so this time the partner can only be the United States.


    Nino calculated many times in his heart, pulled the United States and Spain together, and the three countries united against Colombia in Austria, and the odds were still very large.


    Compared with the United Kingdom and the Olympic Games, it is still easier to obtain dominance with the United States and the West. Even if there is a problem, France has the strength to subdue them.


    A telegram was sent back to the country explaining the situation, and Nino took a non-stop boat trip to the United States, preparing to recruit people.


    ...


    Affected by the failure of the Civil War, the United States was hit hard. The government''s finances went bankrupt. The consortium that supported the government in the war naturally lost its money.


    After the war, the prestige of the central government was greatly damaged, the federal states took their own course, and local protectionism prevailed. Several consortia that were formerly dominated by time and space have now evolved into contention among hundreds.


    Nino''s job is very heavy this time, not only to convince the federal government, but also to get the support of these capitalists.


    The skinny dead camel is larger than the horse. As the king of Wall Street, the Morgan Consortium is still the first federal consortium, but its influence is not as abnormal as in time and space.


    In order to show importance, Nino chose Morgan Manor in the first stop.


    ...


    "Mr. Nino, I admit that you are right. The opening of the Panama Canal is indeed conducive to the economic development of the United States, but what can we get?" Morgan asked directly


    Morgan is not interested in this uninvited guest. As far as he knows, there is no such person in the French capital. If it was not recommended by the French Minister, he would have thought that he had encountered a liar.


    Nino smiled slightly, put down the coffee in his hand, and replied without hesitation: "I heard that local protectionism is prevailing in your country. In recent years, the development of the Morgan Consortium has not been smooth!


    If the Panama Canal opens, things will be different. Commercial trade between the East and West is bound to flourish. The Morgan Consortium has the right to speak in the canal. Are you afraid that these companies will not cooperate? "


    It is not difficult to make a blank check if you have control of the canal.


    But the problem is that the United States has limited strength. After the canal opened, how could the Morgan Consortium gain control?


    Just because you have money?


    Sorry, the French consortium is richer than them these days. The Morgan Consortium is at most a second-rate consortium in continental Europe.


    Without the right to dominate, as a small shareholder, obedient dividends are just right. If you want to be a demon, you may not even have a dividend.


    At that time, don''t say to cut the wool of other companies, or the Morgan Consortium itself will have to accept French capital shares, and once again lose its autonomy.


    Morgan shook his head: "Mr. Nino, this matter is too much involved, and it can''t be promoted by our family alone. We must find others to join, and there are more people involved. How much more can we have?


    Take the liberty to ask, how much share are you willing to pay, if it is too small, everyone will not waste time. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Nino gave a self-considered answer: "Too many countries are involved in the development of the Panama Canal. We must have more partners. The United States can obtain a maximum of 21% of the shares."


    The development of the Panama Canal is indispensable for the cooperation of the head snake. No matter how the Colombian government wants to share, it also needs to win the Spanish.


    From the French standpoint, to control the dominance of the canal, it is not enough to have no more than half of the shares, leaving only the remaining half for the three countries to divide.


    In fact, this is only an ideal number. If the capital of other European countries participates, it is bound to release some shares.


    This 21% is a short check. In the end, the United States will only get fewer shares. After listing and financing, the proportion will be further diluted.


    Morgan waved his hand: "Sorry, Mr. Nino. In this business, Morgan will not be involved.


    With a 21% stake, it is impossible to convince the parties that the risks and benefits we need to take are not proportional.


    As far as I know, Austria has always been interested in the Panama region. There are also a large number of immigrants in the local area, which may change the Panama area at any time.


    Once Panama falls into the hands of the Austrians, there is no guarantee for our investment. Will your country be unable to go to war with Austria for our benefit? "


    Nino frowned: "Mr. Morgan, the chances of this happening are very small. The Panama Canal affects the interests of Colombia, Spain, us and your country.


    Together, the four nations are able to invest in the Panamanian region, no less than the Austrians.


    The Vienna government is not a reckless husband. If they are not sure, even if they have ambitions in the Panama area, they will not take the initiative. "


    Nino didn''t make random promises. Everyone understood people. It was too difficult to fool each other.


    If you really promise: France will protect everyone''s investment, it is estimated that Morgan will catch up.


    A capitalist representative, what qualifications are there to represent the French government? Even if the French capitalists are too powerful, they have not been able to determine the political direction of the country at will.


    Not to mention that even in the heyday of the consortium, it can only influence government decisions, not make decisions for the government.


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 Chapter 625： Capital operation

    In a luxury club in Paris that is not open to the outside world, several oligarchs from the French financial community come together.


    A kind-hearted old man asked with a smile: "I heard that Nino''s little guy is in trouble. How is it now, have you completed the task?"


    If it is not a familiar person, no one knows that this kind-hearted old man is the biggest vampire in French financial circles.


    The most frightening thing is that no matter what the circumstances, he has a smiling expression, including killing.


    "Okay, old Duke put away your face. Everyone is an old acquaintance. Who doesn''t know who! Every day is acting, you don''t feel tired and we bother watching."


    It is Dumas who speaks, because of the relationship of interests, the two often conflict.


    Contradictions are contradictions, but this does not affect everyone''s cooperation to make money. Now for the Panama Canal project, everyone is sitting up again.


    In order to avoid the escalation of the conflict, the host of the party, Bales, decisively cut into the topic: "The two business matters matter, let''s talk about the Canal project first!


    Everyone knows the Suez Canal. The project that originally thought it would lose money has recovered all its investment less than seven years after navigation.


    Now it can provide investors with generous returns every year, and the income also grows with the development of overseas trade. If there is no accident, this income will continue for hundreds of years.


    Of course, this is a special case. The special terrain of the Mediterranean is not available everywhere. It is almost impossible to replicate the success of the Suez Canal.


    The Panama Canal should be the closest to the Suez Canal. Once the navigable distance between the East and the West will be shortened, the benefits can be imagined. "


    The old Duke shook his head: "It''s not that simple. The Panama Canal is not the same as the Suez Canal. We cannot get political support.


    The Austrians did not want to see the canal open, and the British did not want to make the canal open. Even the Paris government may not support the Panama Canal.


    The reason for this should be clear to you. The Mediterranean countries benefited most from the navigation of the Suez Canal. France and Austria are both beneficiaries. In order to strategically require the two countries to push the project under British pressure.


    What about the Panama Canal? The biggest beneficiaries were the United States of America, followed by the Republic of Colombia, and other American countries also had some gains.


    But we and the British and Austrian countries have received too little revenue, and apart from the canal itself, France has almost no revenue.


    The Austrian Central American region has a small area, and railway construction can meet transportation needs. Without this demand, otherwise they can dig it themselves, and Nicaragua can also excavate canals.


    Not to mention British Canada, where the land is typically sparsely populated, there are simply not so many commodities to transport.


    In the eyes of politicians, such a cheaper project might as well not start.


    As for the revenue of the canal, I''m sorry, I don''t think the Panama Canal can catch up with the Suez Canal.


    Judging from the economic situation in the Americas, perhaps the number of ships passing each year is not as many as our family passing through the Suez Canal.


    If the economies of the Americas develop later, it may still be profitable. If the current situation, this project will lose almost 100%. "


    This is a fact. There are hidden interests behind the Panama Canal, but hidden interests are not something that the government can get.


    In contrast to the high investment, only the navigation fee is charged. The opening of the Panama Canal in this era was indeed a big loss. Otherwise, the original time and space will be delayed until World War I.


    Without the government''s participation, but also facing the knife of other countries, it is no wonder that the Panama Canal can be successfully navigated.


    Bells smiled slightly: "Can the Panama Canal make money, can it be navigable, what does it matter to us?


    As long as the outside world thinks this project has great potential, just like the Suez Canal now, it can make a lot of money.


    I made a preliminary estimate that if this project were to operate, it would be able to leverage a capital of more than two billion francs. If you add peripheral income, this number will be even greater.


    We just need to bite a piece of meat out of it. If the canal plan succeeds or fails, then let God decide. "


    Everyone has figured out how much profit they can make. There is no doubt that this is a shocking scam, but this is also the most basic operation of capital. If you do not compose a dream, how can investors be willing to enter the pit?


    For financial capital, they never care about the success or failure of the project. As long as they can be listed on the market, they can get rich returns. Long-term operation has never been a problem they need to consider.


    The old Duke nodded: "What you said makes sense. We are not God. How do we know if the Panama Canal project will succeed?


    What I think is to win the development right of the canal as soon as possible, and then go public.


    If possible, it would be best to get Ingo Capital together. Make the cake bigger so that we can get the most delicious one.


    Especially in Austria, there must be some lobbying of the Vienna government, at least to delay their intervention. "


    Bells: "That''s why I asked everyone to come here. Such a large project requires too many relationships to be coordinated, and everyone must cooperate sincerely to complete it."


    Obviously, this is not so simple on the surface. Just a Panama Canal project is not worth joining with so many big names in the French financial industry.


    As long as the cowhide is blown, it is not a canal project. It will also involve maritime transportation, processing manufacturing, banking ...


    Maybe when the project runs, it will be a new round of bull market; when the project is finished, it will be the time when the stock market disaster erupts.


    ...


    There are still many smart people. Morgan, who is far from New York, quickly discovered that something was wrong with his keen sense of smell in the financial market.


    The Panama Canal does not require the participation of the United States at all. Even if they participate, they can do nothing but provide money.


    The United States has many internal contradictions, and the federal government is weak. It has no ability to mobilize the country''s true strength. Moreover, there are allied nations staring at each other, they dare not act rashly.


    If it were to confront Austria, the federal government could do nothing but protest. Without the government''s involvement, what can these consortia do? Is it possible to organize mercenaries to defend Panama?


    It''s not that Morgan underestimated himself. The power of the consortium is really great, but that depends on what it does. If mercenaries are organized to face a big power, they are expected to die very miserably.


    Not only the United States, but even Spain. It seems that Spain has a lot of influence in the Caribbean Sea. In fact, the colonies in this area have long been peeped by the Union.


    Failure to take action, on the one hand, is to jealous of the strength of Britain, France, Austria and Austria and fear of hostility from European countries; on the other hand, it is mutually restrained with the United States, and it is easy for the enemy to take advantage of its troops.


    Even if the Panama Canal is even more lucrative, the Spaniards are unlikely to offend Austria now and cause themselves great trouble.


    Not to mention, the Philippines in the Nanyang region is just under the eyes of Austria. The Spaniards were able to preserve this land by relying on good diplomatic relations between the two sides, not so-called military strength.


    Since the two friends are weak, and the French still have to pull them, the problem is very obvious.


    Conjecturing the truth has increased Morgan''s determination to cooperate with France. The money that is delivered to the door will not be earned for nothing. As for whoever pits in the end, it depends on the means.


    We must know that the Morgan Consortium can develop to this stage. It broke out by pitting the British. The British can pit, and the French have no pressure.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, looking at the information in his hands, Franz hesitated. He didn''t know if he should cooperate with these consortia.


    Starting purely from the interests, he seems to have no reason to refuse. The benefits promised by the French are still very generous.


    But it did, and broke his bottom line. Although the Emperor Power Consortium is also engaged in financial business, it has never played a shocking scam.


    After much hesitation, Franz made a decision: "Tell the people below to cooperate with the French, but the Panama Canal cannot be listed in Austria, and they decide at that step."


    The money delivered to the door will not be earned for nothing, as long as the Panama Canal company is not listed in Austria, even if it has an impact, the consequences will be too serious.


    If an investor ran to buy stocks, they should be sheared.


    The Austrian Securities Regulatory Commission is still very strict. Such a company without any hair, unless it is endorsed by the government, otherwise will not pass the listing audit at all.


    Franz doesn''t think that the Vienna government will endorse the Panama Canal, and high-level government officials are very clear that unless Austria changes its national policy, this project will not be successful at all.


    The French tried to pull the Austrian consortium into the market. The most important thing was to keep Vienna from being damaged. It was never thought of listing in Austria.


    The reason is very simple. According to the latest securities laws of the Vienna government, companies listed in Austria have strict performance requirements. Unless the project is approved by the government, other companies must make a profit of more than 100,000 Aegis for three consecutive years.


    No matter how the Panama Canal project is played, it is impossible for capitalists to come up with financial statements for three consecutive years before the navigation of the Canal.


    Of course, the benefits are not so easy to take. There must be additional conditions. It is impossible to collect money for nothing. What exactly needs to be done and further negotiation is needed, which is not what Franz cares about.


    The payout is directly proportional to the income. This time the plan was planned by the French, and they will naturally take the big head. The other participants are divided according to their contribution.


    This is only a preliminary distribution intention. How much income can be obtained in the end is actually a matter of means. Capital is blood-stained, and competition is everywhere.


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 Chapter 626： human nature

    In 1877, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, launched an expansion war on the African continent, and Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Somalia peninsula fell into conflict.


    Compared to the sweep of France and Austria, the British are in trouble. The famous "Warrior Emperor" became a nightmare for the British army.


    Because the enemy rushed in, the British army was ambushed shortly after the war broke out, and the troops suffered heavy losses.


    Looking at the battle report in his hand, the commander of the British army, Ismail was outraged. Less than a month after the war began, there were more than 5,000 troops. Colonial army cannon fodder is also okay, the key is that a British infantry regiment was beaten.


    "Rice buckets, all are rice buckets!"


    "You can''t beat even a bunch of indigenous people. You have lost all of Britain''s face. What is the use of the country to support you?"


    ...


    A young officer explained stubbornly: "General, the indigenous people of Ethiopia are extraordinary. They also have modern weapons and have regular military training."


    "Snapped!"


    Ismail Meng shot a table and scolded, "It must have been done by the Austrian natives and the French, except that no one is so shameless!"


    The crowd did not answer this topic. You must know that it was the British who helped Ethiopia train the army first. Only after the last Ethiopian war ended, did the two countries infiltrate the forces.


    Ethiopia has a well-trained army, and the British have their own credit. If this layer of window paper is broken, the government will face greater pressure on public opinion.


    It is the best choice to directly put the responsibility on France and Austria. It is not because they do not work hard, because the enemy is too "strong".


    After venting, Ismail calmed down.


    For this war, they prepared completely according to the experience of the last war. Obviously, this is no longer appropriate.


    Different from the past, Menelik II was able to unify most of Ethiopia, and it was all the way out. How could it be possible to mess with a battle-hardened army?


    The outcome of the Paris conference did not come to an end. Without a treaty constraint, France and Austria secretly stabbed their swords, which is perfectly normal.


    Ismail is very skeptical that the Ethiopian army is now commanding the Fao commander, otherwise how could the British army lose to the indigenous people?


    After taking stock of the forces in his hands, Ismail reluctantly concluded that with the current strength of the military it is difficult to win, even if it can be won, it is a disastrous victory.


    If a war breaks out with the European powers, a "victorious victory" is also acceptable. The current enemy is the indigenous Africans. If such a result is achieved, it will be in military court.


    Needless to say, in order to win, Ismail decisively chose to ask for help at home.


    ...


    After a few years of political struggle in Paris, Paris, through play balance, Napoleon IV gradually took control of state power.


    In this respect, Napoleon III''s original plan was successful. Take advantage of the opportunity for power struggle between the parties to allow the smooth transfer of imperial power.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. After several years of political struggle, the rest are old foxes who are used to political struggle.


    After taking control of power, Napoleon IV would not be able to replace these people, and internal fighting has become the biggest problem for the French government.


    As a last resort, Napoleon IV could only continue playing balance. He was powerless against the internal strife of the bureaucracy.


    Perhaps bureaucracy is a good thing for imperial power, but there is a premise that it must be confined to a range.


    Once the bottom line is broken, it finally becomes a disaster. Everyone is stabbing each other. How can the country develop normally?


    This aspect can be seen from the economic development of France in recent years. Since the death of Napoleon III, the speed of economic development in France has dropped sharply, and the Paris government has done little.


    It is better to do nothing than to do it indiscriminately. In general, France is stable, but its economic development is slow.


    This made it difficult for Napoleon IV, who was arrogant, to accept economic control.


    The slowdown of France''s economic growth is due to various reasons. It is not something the government wants to catch up with.


    The biggest problem is the energy crisis. The domestic coal production is seriously insufficient to meet the growing economic demand.


    Not only the local coal shortage, but also the French African colonies. Without that, it can only be imported, which undoubtedly raises the cost of industrial production.


    As costs go up, market competitiveness naturally comes down. In international trade, the market share occupied by France is falling sharply.


    At its peak, France once accounted for one-fifth of the total global import and export trade, and now it has fallen to 15.7%.


    This is not over. The French''s market share continues to decline. Perhaps it will not be long before their position as the third largest trading nation can be maintained.


    Napoleon IV asked: "Are you sure that the opening of the Panama Canal can drive domestic exports of industrial and commercial products?"


    I have to say that French capitalists are powerful, and the emperor comes before their work.


    Minister of Finance Alan: "His Majesty, the Panama Canal and Suez Canal are in very close condition, and the opening of the Suez Canal resulted in the last round of economic prosperity.


    Since the opening of the Suez Canal, domestic import and export trade has grown at a rate of more than 7% for five consecutive years, which has greatly promoted the development of the domestic economy.


    Now the Panama Canal is the same. Once the canal is opened, the journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific will be shortened by tens of thousands of nautical miles, which will greatly stimulate the growth of domestic export trade. "


    Lying without blinking, I have to say that the politicians'' temperament is low. The opening of the Suez Canal has indeed greatly stimulated French economic development, but the Panama Canal is not as effective.


    From the map, we know that the biggest beneficiary of the Panama Canal is the United States of America, followed by Colombia, and other countries can only pick up some scraps.


    Nor is it completely useless. If the Panama Canal was opened for navigation more than a decade ago, it is estimated that the French government would not have to give up Mexico.


    Time can''t go backwards. Now the development of the Panama Canal will shorten the distance to the west coast at most.


    In this era, the economic development of the west coast of the Americas, even if it stimulated exports, this growth was very limited.


    Moreover, there is competition from other European countries. French industrial and commercial products are losing their international competitiveness.


    In this context, it is actually worth more than the French to invest heavily in the development of the Panama Canal.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "No, my Chancellor of the Exchequer. You only see the benefits to us, but you don''t see the consequences. Actually, the biggest beneficiary is not us.


    From the map, the biggest beneficiary is the United States of America. It is the common national policy of the three countries to suppress the development of the Americas, and the United States is the focus of suppression.


    The three-nation covenant clearly stipulates that the three countries must maintain the balance of the American continent and prohibit unilaterally strengthening the strength of a certain country.


    Regardless of whether or not we support the United States, this kind of strengthening of the United States is a betrayal in the eyes of the British Olympics. We cannot ignore long-term development for short-term benefits. "


    Obviously, Napoleon IV was not easy to flicker, and this flawed statement could not lie to him.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen: "Your Majesty, this is only a benefit on the surface. The potential benefit is actually greater.


    The opening of the Panama Canal in the short term is of greatest benefit to the United States. But the Panama Canal is under our control, and as the trade increases, the economic lifeline of the United States also falls into our hands.


    The benefit behind this is our biggest gain. In the future, we can use the Panama Canal to open the doors of the countries of the Americas and capture more benefits for the empire.


    The development of the Panama Canal has not directly enhanced the strength of a certain country. This can only be regarded as a side ball. The British and Austrian countries will not be so bad. "


    The potential benefits are indeed exciting. Now that the world is almost divided, the remaining independent countries are not good at acting.


    Taking advantage of economic means has become a necessity of the future world. Controlling the economic lifeline of the Americas will undoubtedly allow France to occupy a favorable position in the new round of competition.


    Napoleon IV: "How can we guarantee the dominance of the Panama Canal? In the Colombian area, whether British or Austrian, we can''t compete!"


    This is the crux of the problem. France has insufficient strength in Colombia to guarantee control of the canal.


    Britain, France, Austria and Austria are allies, but this is just a combination of interests. When the interests reach a certain level, allies can also become enemies.


    If Britain and Austria are allowed to join the canal plan, the leadership will be changed instantly. Napoleon IV would rather not do this kind of wedding dress for others.


    Finance Minister Allen: "Your Majesty, in fact, this does not require the government to come forward, and it will be better for private capitalists to do it.


    We will not be able to take the lead in cooperating with any country in the UK and Austria alone, but the situation has changed with more countries participating.


    As the sponsoring country, we may not have the right to dominate, but it is not difficult to obtain the largest right to speak.


    The government need only ... "


    ...


    After struggling, Treasury Secretary Allen managed to persuade Napoleon IV. Deep in his heart, he has made up his mind, whoever likes to do this kind of thing, anyway, he is not going to do it anymore.


    Although the promised benefits of capitalists are large, the risks are not small. If it wasn''t for Allen''s knowledge that Napoleon IV intended to make a substitution, and wanted to leave for a fortune and return to the pension, he wouldn''t cooperate with the capitalist.


    You know, on the bright side, he is a representative of the grassroots class. With the restoration with Napoleon III, the counterattack of life was realized.


    The politician''s staff must not collapse. As a civilian representative in the government, he ran to cooperate with the capitalists. Once the news was leaked, Allen would immediately fall into a betrayal.


    It is precisely because of this identity that Allen was able to propose to Napoleon IV that if he replaced a minister who represented the interests of the capitalists, it would not have been so easy to succeed.


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 Chapter 627： 197th Political Art

    The French government''s energy is much greater than that of several capitalists. After being authorized by the Paris government, Minister Tom''s confidence was enough.


    In less than a month, the Panama Canal development right was obtained from the Colombian government, and the price paid was only a batch of material assistance.


    The main reason was the arms. The armed forces in Colombia did not fight. The main reason was external pressure.


    Everyone is afraid of the outbreak of the civil war, and they will be able to take advantage of it and become a colony again.


    Especially Austria, who is afraid of the next door, is a Central American colony, and already has military forces that threaten their survival.


    Due to the lessons learned from the Central American countries, the Colombian government is even afraid to accept European immigrants at random, for fear of being crowned from within.


    Colombia itself has a small population and does not dare to accept European immigrants in large numbers. Naturally, economic development is not fast.


    Now that the Panama Canal is authorized to the French, in addition to material assistance, it also means introducing French forces to check and balance Austria.


    These are minor issues, and neither France nor Austria treats Colombia as one thing. If you want to play balance, you also need to see if you can control it.


    If the Panama Canal is already navigable, then for the benefit, conflict between France and Austria may indeed break out. Unfortunately, the current canal is only on paper.


    It is impossible for two great powers to erupt for possible interests. To put it bluntly, pre-draining canals also requires prerequisites. If the geological conditions are not suitable, it is not surprising that digging is impossible.


    Everyone is very realistic. If we can take into account the events in ten or twenty years, that is all far-sighted.


    If you think about what will happen a hundred years later, that''s nonsense. The world is changing so fast, who knows what will happen in the future?


    The French offered a good price, and the Vienna government did not interfere.


    The establishment of the Canal Company is very smooth. Nino, the president of the back-knight, is a spirited organization to explore the terrain.


    The headquarters of the Paris Canal Company has begun preparations for listing and financing. There were no exploration reports and the design plan was not published, so the listing plan came out first.


    This is not a joke, but reality. In the face of interest, these procedures are not important, and capitalists have ways to circumvent them.


    There are still many such scams in the capital market. As long as you can make money, the success of the project does not matter.


    Nino still has some abilities, otherwise he won''t be able to carry the potboy. Looking at the investigation report in his hand, President Nino had a headache.


    The Panama Strait has a tropical marine climate, with abundant rainfall and loose soil.


    In terms of construction, loose soil seems to be a good thing, and it is easy to dig earthwork. But for the canal project, it was a disaster.


    In the opinion of President Nino: "Ample rainwater + soil looseness = landslide + silt", which not only means that the cost during the development of the canal will increase, even the later operating costs will increase.


    In addition, there are many poisonous insects in the local jungle, and diseases often occur, which is also a trouble to be encountered in the construction of the canal.


    The "dead man" Nino does not care. There is a classic case of the Suez Canal. He is very clear that if the Panama Canal does not have tens of thousands of lives, it may not be dug out.


    The Panama Strait seems to be narrower. As long as it is only 61 kilometers, only a third of the Suez Canal, the construction is actually more difficult.


    After a preliminary assessment of the incomplete information in his hands, Nino reluctantly reached this conclusion he least wanted.


    Secretary Ralph Shen Shenghui reported: "President, the embassy has just heard the news that the Colombian government has refused to provide us with an excuse for insufficient labor."


    Everyone knows that the casualties of the canal digging are huge. It is no secret that high-level personnel are involved in the construction of the Suez Canal and the death of more than 100,000 workers.


    The Colombian government naturally heard about it. The Egyptian government just jumped this huge pit and made the domestic people do not talk about life. Only then did the French take advantage of it and occupied Egypt.


    Colombia has a smaller population and it is simply impossible to provide them with hundreds of thousands of workers.


    It is only necessary to recruit indigenous workers. If you dare to use white people as labor, it is estimated that if the labor is not enough, domestic rumors will spread.


    Nino frowned: "Contact the embassy and let them continue to communicate with the Colombian government. In any case, they must first be provided with a batch of labor emergency.


    The board of directors is looking for cheap labor, as long as they have passed the start of the project, they will not be needed later. "


    No way, there are too many pits this year, and investors are not easy to cheat. You must start early to make money easier.


    How can a project on paper be compared to a project that has already been implemented? The canal company''s stock plan has blown the bull to the sky, and the board of directors has urged him to start construction every day.


    Secretary Ralph: "Yes, President."


    As he was about to leave, Nino added: "Wait a minute and report to the board the information we surveyed.


    Remember, the word out of a possible outbreak is hidden. Even if there is a possibility of an outbreak in the country, shareholders will not want to read such remarks. "


    Without cost analysis, Nino also knew that the canal plan had exceeded the original cost estimate, and it was simply a dream to want to use a third of the Suez Canal to build a canal.


    It was not easy to become the person in charge of this project, and Nino didn''t seem to see the Canal Plan fail. If he missed this opportunity, perhaps he has no chance to go further in this life.


    The best way is to let the canal plan start first. At that time, more capital will be invested, and the capitalists will be reluctant to give up. They can only do it bit by bit.


    As for whether the big guys who have been behind the scenes will cause trouble, Nino is not worried at all. The Panama Canal Company is going to go public for financing, and these costs can be passed on to investors.


    If there are loopholes in the work, it is normal. As long as there is no generous return for everyone, everything is not a problem.


    For the Panama Canal project, Nino is confident. As long as the canal is navigable, he is confident to recover the cost within ten years.


    This is only the obvious benefit, and the hidden benefit should be several times the navigation fee. Such generous returns are enough to quell the grievances of shareholders.


    ...


    In London, Prime Minister Benjamin was worried about the battle report. He had already thought about what would be written in the newspaper tomorrow.


    Opposition parties will certainly take the opportunity to engage in things and crack down on the prestige of the government.


    Everyone did it this way, working **** the stage, implementing their own political ideas, and taking advantage of it; while off the stage, they desperately demolished their competitors.


    At a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin threw the telegram to the table: "This is Ismail''s waste call for help. As soon as the war began, we lost one-fifth of our troops, including an Army Corps Was disabled and established.


    As for the results, it is really brilliant, annihilating 200,000 enemy forces.


    I would rather believe that the sun would come out from the west than that this result would be true. All annihilated the 20 enemy forces, and requested a distant soldier. Does the enemy have millions of troops? "


    The false reporting of the Warring States Period has become a chronic illness of the British Army. Especially when defeated, in order to escape responsibility, it is necessary to create a glorious Warring States Period.


    It''s just that this play was a bit excessive. If it was reported to be 8,000, the London government would admit it. After all, the lid was lifted and the government would be scolded.


    In the principle of making small things small and small things small, such things usually happen, and everyone quietly covers the past.


    Secretary of the Army Fox said with an awkward look: "Sir Prime Minister, this may have been a mistake for the telegrapher, and an extra zero was hit.


    We have sent people to verify that our army suffered 5,876 casualties, of which three-quarters were Indian colonial forces, which wiped out 15,796 enemy forces and rounded up to 20,000. "


    This data should be much more acceptable. More than 5,000 people were killed and wounded, and nearly three times as many enemies were wiped out. It was barely justified.


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 Chapter 628： Complicated politics

    The political struggle is brutal. This Ethiopian war was promoted by Benjamin''s cabinet. If he digs a pit, he must bury it himself.


    The British people are arrogant. They can tolerate defeat to any European power, but they cannot accept losing to African indigenous people.


    In order not to be grasped by the opposition party and cause public criticism, the false report of the military, Benjamin''s cabinet can only recognize it with a nose.


    "Kick out the losses of the Indian colonial army from the casualties. In addition, don''t announce all the death tolls first, and share the losses in subsequent wars.


    We will mobilize all our forces to guide public opinion as much as possible and suppress the influence to the minimum. If the situation cannot be controlled, a big news will be created to divert public attention. "


    There was no way, Benjamin didn''t want to be kicked out of office as soon as he took office.


    After listening to Benjamin''s words, Secretary of the Army Fox: "Sorry, Prime Minister. I got the wrong report just now. That was the last British War.


    This is the battle report sent back from the front line. After a month of hard work, our army wiped out 9568 enemy troops at the cost of 351 people killed and 1126 injured.


    However, Ethiopia is really too big, and France and Austria are looking at it again. In order to grab Ethiopia before France and Austria, the frontline troops asked for 80,000 reinforcements. "


    Seeing that the Minister of Landing Forces produced a new battle report, everyone was not surprised. There are so many wonderful things in politics, how can you do a little more preparation?


    Fox has been the Secretary of the Army for the third time. Even the English-Britain War lost so badly, he can retreat, let alone a small defeat this time?


    If the cabinet is to hold accountable, it is estimated that Fox will sell the front-line officers; now the cabinet government is not prepared to hold accountable. As a good leader, Fox naturally has to help cover up.


    Benjamin asked Fox to be Secretary of the Army because of his resilience.


    After changing the same report, the situation changed suddenly.


    The level of begging for help was originally that the front line had lost the battle and could not afford it, and it instantly became a defense against Faol to **** the loot.


    There is no doubt that this statement is more acceptable to British people. In case the British army suffered heavy losses on the battlefield in the future, excuses to deal with the blame of all parties were found.


    Regardless of what kind of defeat, throwing the black pot on France and Austria, the responsibility of the London government is lightened.


    Even the opposition party has nothing to say. The British Army is so small. The main force of colonization is the cannon fodder. It is normal to not win the army.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "Just make it public! Order Ismail to give me a hard lesson on the ***, we can''t let the boys go in vain."


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just received news that may help us.


    The French are restless again. They have obtained the Panama Canal development right from the Colombian government and are preparing for the Canal Company. It seems that they are ready to do something. "


    With a smile, Prime Minister Benjamin made the decision: "Yes, the French forcibly seized the right to develop the canal from the Colombian government, and flagrantly trampled on the sovereignty of a country.


    For world peace and stability, the government should inform the media as soon as possible to expose the shameless behavior of the French. "


    This was a doze and a pillow was sent. The London government was worried about how to shift public attention, and the French made big news.


    It is not important whether the French can legally acquire the right to develop the canal. The key is that the London government now requires the French to be illegal.


    It doesn''t matter if the reason is far-fetched, it is the subject of controversy. As long as it was a few months, the people also forgot about this small defeat.


    Anyway, Britain and France have been hostile for hundreds of years, and the civil war has never stopped. Everyone has become accustomed to each other. Civil hostility will not affect relations between the two countries.


    Even if it has an impact, Prime Minister Benjamin doesn''t care. As long as it can divert public attention, some minor issues are not worth mentioning.


    The problem of the Panama Canal, in the eyes of Prime Minister Benjamin, is a farce made by the French.


    The Austrians are next door, and they have long regarded Panama as their sphere of influence. How could the French get control of the canal?


    Can''t we develop jointly again?


    The Panama Canal is different from the Suez Canal. It has less strategic significance for France and Austria, and there is no indispensable statement.


    The Americas have not yet developed, and even if the Panama Canal is opened, it will not be able to obtain substantial benefits in the short term.


    Without sufficient benefits, how can we cooperate?


    The opening of the Panama Canal is not a beneficiary of Britain and Austria. In the principle of harming others, the London government does not want to see the Panama Canal open, and the Vienna government must be the same.


    Now everyone can watch the excitement, when the French canals are almost dug, everyone jumps out to make trouble, just pitting them once.


    ...


    Franz of Vienna Palace seems to be narcissistic, and today he sneezes.


    There are no symptoms other than sneezing. Franz did not see a doctor. He was fully distrustful of the medical standards of this era. He could not take medicine or try not to take it.


    Unlike later generations, almost all medicines now have side effects. Many pharmaceuticals are immature in production technology, so they hurried to the market.


    Many people are not actually dying, they are being put to death. This is not because the doctor is not responsible. The main reason is that everyone''s constitution is different. Most people can resist the side effects of drugs, and some people can''t resist it.


    If the net worth is rich and a dedicated doctor is available at any time, most of the problems can be found, and the side effects medicines should be stopped in time.


    Ordinary people can''t do it. Even if there is a problem, many people will continue to take medicines. It is simply not expected that the side effects of medicines will lead to worsening of deaths. This is also the cause of endless medical accidents.


    These problems are difficult to solve, and it is impossible to manage. There were too few medicines in this era, and if drugs with large side effects were banned, many diseases would become unavailable.


    Not only the problem of the composition of the medicine itself, but also the reasons for the underdevelopment of industrial technology. In the industrial production process, no matter the temperature, the quality of the raw materials, or the dosage error, it may cause an increase in side effects.


    Problems that cannot be solved can only be put on hold. It is better for the patient to take a gamble than to wait for death. No hope is the most terrible thing.


    Franz has worked hard for many years to establish a sound medical and health system, but unfortunately still only covers 70% of the population.


    This is still just the ideal number. Only the middle class goes up for the patients who can be effectively treated.


    Ordinary people look at minor illnesses at most, and those who are a little more serious must rely on God for protection. Not because of insufficient medical resources, but mainly because they have no money in their pockets.


    The most important thing is to see the doctor, which is not necessarily reliable. For example, Franz often sees doctors, but he rarely takes medicine, especially western medicine produced by chemical industry.


    Many times, he would rather drink a bowl of Chinese medicine. Anyway, Chinese medicine is still competitive in this era. Although it is a bit slower, the side effects are small!


    For the sake of small life, Franz raised a professional medical team, which has both Chinese and Western medicine.


    The western medicine used by the royal family is specially produced. Some of the medicines have high technical requirements or are directly produced by the laboratory to ensure maximum safety.


    ...


    Colonial Minister Stephen Hui reported: "His Majesty, the British have decided to send 80,000 troops to the African continent. It is now certain that the defeat of the British army that was circulated some time ago is true.


    The size of the British Army is limited. It is certain that they will be recruited partly from the homeland and partly from the colonial army from India.


    It will take at least a month for these troops to reach the African continent. We can grab a piece of meat from Ethiopia before the British arrive, you see? "


    Franz shook his head: "No need, we have eaten a lot in Ethiopia. If we continue to grab the ground, the British will be anxious.


    Moreover, Ethiopia''s indigenous people are not so good at dealing with it. In order to trouble the British in the past few years, we have not helped them to improve their combat effectiveness.


    Now is the time to check the results, just to see if our investment has been in vain, and learn a lesson. "


    Compared to other parts of Africa, Ethiopia is indeed progress. Although the instructors who helped them train the army gave low ratings, that was only relative to the Austrian army.


    If the British do not increase their troops, Franz is still very optimistic about the "Warrior Emperor", and they will be fine against the Indian colonial army.


    Now that things have changed, the London government seems to be serious. The core factor in determining the outcome is not how strong Ethiopia is. The key depends on how important the British are.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Stephen replied


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Panama Canal Company established by the French, proposed to us commercial cooperation, and they hope to introduce 200,000 laborers from Austria in three years to dig the canal.


    The prices they gave were good, and each worker paid a transfer fee of 30 SHIELD, and transportation was their responsibility. "


    This is what everyone agreed on. French capitalists need to cooperate with the Austrian government if they want to make money from the stock market. Naturally, they need to pay a benefit fee. Otherwise, the Canal Plan will not even have the opportunity to start.


    The introduction of labor is just a guise. In nominal terms, this money is the salaries of laborers, but actually fell into the pockets of the Vienna government.


    Franz: "Promise the French, the workers will be called from the indigenous people of the Somali Peninsula, and the shortfall will be supplemented by other regions. In a similar situation in the future, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can directly agree."


    The peak period of labor export has ended, and there are not many indigenous people in Austrian Africa, and some of them are thugs raised by the colonial government.


    If it were not for the new occupation of the Somali Peninsula, Franz suspected that the Austrian African continent would not be able to make up 200,000 workers.


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 Chapter 629： Marriage considerations

    Franz''s marksmanship at the Vienna Palace Hunting Grounds is as stable as ever.


    Maybe he loves life so much that he can''t bear to kill, so every time he fires a shot, it''s the surrounding flowers.


    "Frantz, how many times have I told you that the gun is not used that way, can''t you aim at it!"


    A familiar voice sounded, breaking the harmonious atmosphere. Undoubtedly, the visitor is the Grand Duke Carl, and no one else dares to be so presumptuous.


    Franz Zhenzhen said, "Well, hunting, it''s for the game, why be so serious?


    Recently, there have been a lot of prey, and if the scourge continues to continue, it will soon be extinct. "


    Face must not be lost. After so many years of political influence, Franz has long developed his ability to change his face.


    No, in the shortest time, he found a suitable excuse. The hunting grounds of the Royal Palace are small, and there are not many wild animals above.


    Grand Duke Carl also loves hunting, and many intelligent wild animals have run away. The rest are stupid, and the harvest of hunting is getting smaller and smaller now.


    Of course, running is not necessarily a good choice. There is no wild animal protection law these years, and running out may die faster.


    Grand Duke Carl nodded thoughtfully: "No wonder my gains are getting smaller and smaller. It turned out that my prey has decreased. It seems that I really need to pay attention."


    After a pause, he realized: "No, Franz rarely shifted the subject for me. You''re a mess.


    Depending on your gun-breaking method, if you go to the battlefield and don''t know how many comrades will be injured by mistake, won''t you feel ashamed? "


    Franz countered: "Relax, father. This assumption is simply impossible. If you really need me on the battlefield, do you think the marksmanship is good or bad?"


    It seemed to be angered, Grandpa Carl glanced at Franz and yelled: "Just count your crooks as you like. Anyway, don''t say that your marksmanship is my hand, I can''t afford to lose that person."


    Franz responded very cooperatively: "No problem, if you didn''t say it, they don''t know it now."


    Grand Duke Carl''s face changed, as if losing face. Looking at the expressions of everyone who wanted to laugh, but did not dare to laugh, he gave a cold drink: "Huh!"


    This beak mode has happened many times. Especially with age, Grandpa Carl liked to find a few sons, and Franz was no stranger.


    Speaking of marksmanship, Grand Duke Carl is still proud of himself. He''s not much worse than the sharpshooter in the army.


    Using a special sniper rifle, Grand Duke Carl can hit effectively at a distance of 500 meters. It is the well-deserved number one in the royal family.


    This is also the most depressing place of Archduke Carl, his marksmanship has no heir.


    The juniors of the Habsburg family have a mentality of learning how to play marksmanship, and most of them are better than Franz.


    According to Franz, this is the normal situation. Where there are so many sharpshooters, ordinary talent is the mainstream.


    The Habsburgs are known for their politics and diplomacy. The exception is a sharpshooter. How can it be wholesale?


    In fact, the previous generation of the Habsburgs should be regarded as the hardest generation.


    Uncle Ferdinand suffered from a congenital disease. His father, Grand Duke Carl, had no political talents. All his talents were in marksmanship. Several uncles were incapable.


    In the Franz generation, things have improved slightly. Even with the idealist of Massimilino, everyone''s IQ is still normal.


    The next generation is still young, and the ability level is not yet fully determined, but Franz thinks it should be progressive, at least not with patients with congenital diseases.


    Think about it, right, such a small probability, how can it be so easy to come across every time. Unless it is a familial genetic disease, there is no way, no matter who you marry, the chances of getting the disease are high.


    Parents are not good, Franz has already experienced it. Franz didn''t worry too much about the marriage of his sons.


    Especially the marriage of the eldest son, Frederick, was a big trouble. Political marriage is a must, and this is the responsibility and obligation of the Crown Prince.


    With whom, Franz had a headache. We must consider not only the political influence, but also the education of the marriage partners. The queen is not so good, even preparing the queen requires a certain personal ability.


    Otherwise, it is not support, but the burden of hindering hind legs. Later generations on the Internet often said that marrying the wrong woman ruined three generations, and now the crown prince married the wrong wife. It is more than destroying three generations.


    Franz didn''t count on how much help he could bring, but just asked not to bother.


    This requirement is actually difficult to meet. Now Franz finally understands why the European royal family likes to marry late.


    Every political marriage is a test of the royal family. Once the wrong choice is made, the disaster it brings cannot be recovered.


    Love God, throw it aside! According to past experience, the marriage of most members of the royal family has nothing to do with love.


    One door is right in front of the other, blocking most of the love. Lowering the standard, the second son can still play like this, as long as he does not inherit the throne, it is nothing.


    The crown prince has no choice but not only the interior of the royal family, but also all sectors of society. The most troublesome thing is that the people cannot accept it.


    Who knows how much sadness is behind the royal romantic love story that has been passed down in the future, and who knows how much trouble is political?


    No one knows how many people shed their blood in order to make a beautiful love story.


    This is a responsibility and obligation. To enjoy the benefits brought by the royal family, you must pay for it. Marriage is only part of it.


    ...


    In the Palace of Vienna, a stack of photos appeared in Franz''s hands, all of which were pictures of princesses of various countries, followed by information notes, which were carefully selected by Queen Helen.


    Well, there is actually no good choice. She just ruled out her bad health and age, and the rest were here.


    The youngest is only five years old, and the largest is not more than twenty years old. Franz was a little speechless, and can only sigh: This is looking for a daughter-in-law in a kindergarten. The young are the students and the old are the teachers.


    Of course, this is not just to find a daughter-in-law for Frederick, the daughter-in-law of several other sons may also be among them. It is only possible to lower the standard if there is no suitable candidate.


    Lowering standards is easier said than done. At least Queen Helen was resolutely opposed, and she thought it would cause a great deal of trouble to her son''s later life.


    ...


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 Chapter 630： Marriage object

    After reading the information, Franz had to admit that Frederick''s luck was really bad. There are too few suitable objects for him, and there is not much choice at all.


    In the current international situation, the Russian royal family is best suited to marry the Habsburg dynasty. Unfortunately, there are no princesses of the right age.


    The daughter of Alexander II has been married, the daughter of Alexander III has not been weaned, and it is unknown whether she can feed. Frederick naturally cannot wait that long.


    The French royal family did not have a princess, of course, it had no effect, and the Bonaparte family was originally not considered by Franz.


    As a stronghold of conservatives, the Austrian people simply cannot accept the prepared queen from the upstart, or the Austrian aristocracy cannot accept a woman of noble descent to become the wife of the crown prince.


    The Bonaparte family was too late, and with Napoleon I offending too many people, Napoleon III was also an elected emperor, all challenging the traditional lineage inheritance system.


    In the eyes of the orthodox aristocracy, this is the wrong place. The Bonaparte family was therefore rejected by the European aristocracy, and even though the French Empire was in the midst of the sun, they were still not accepted by the mainstream circles.


    The Habsburg dynasty was a vested interest in the lineage succession system and naturally opposed the heresy of the Bonaparte family.


    Queen Helen asked: "Franz, which one do you think is best for Frederick?"


    Franz: "Let''s use the exclusion method. All granddaughters of Queen Victoria and their offspring will not be considered."


    No way, hemophilia can''t afford it. The decline of European kingship in space-time was not only due to the World War, but hemophilia was also an important factor.


    In this regard, Queen Victoria has made an outstanding contribution to the European Republic. Had it not been for hemophilia, the heirs of the royal families would have been lost, and the royal power would not have fallen so quickly.


    Queen Helen asked, "Why?"


    Franz explained patiently: "Royal disease, have you heard?"


    Queen Helen nodded. "I''ve heard that the royal curse is said to be terrible."


    Franz shook his head: "This is not a curse. I have sent people to study the pattern of royal disease.


    Interestingly, the patients were all men, and descendants of Queen Victoria, daughter, and granddaughter.


    According to experts, royal disease is a genetic disease of motherhood. The virus was carried by women and broke out in men.


    According to statistical data, the incidence of royal disease is very high. For the consideration of Frederick''s descendants, we are a little farther away. "


    Queen Helen asked incredulously: "How is this possible? Is it British ..."


    Franz: "No, this should not be artificial. With British medical technology, it is impossible to control the spread of the virus.


    Besides, what good does this do to them? If the royal families of Europe were to suffer, would they not be afraid of a common monarch who would unify the European continent? "


    The European royal family is not a joke. The marriage between the royal families is intricate and complex, and it is the basic operation to have the right to inherit the throne of multiple countries.


    The Habsburg dynasty is a ready-made example. If the European royal family is extinct on a large scale, Franz will probably pick up several crowns.


    From the perspective of conspiracy theory, whoever benefits is the culprit, Franz feels that he is more suspicious than the British.


    Looking at the panicked Queen Helen, Franz appeased: "Okay, Helen. Don''t be shocked, it''s not royal disease, just avoid it, it''s not so scary."


    After half a time, Queen Helen recovered. "Do you know the news of the British royal family?"


    Franz shook his head: "I don''t know. However, even if they knew this kind of thing, I am afraid no one would say it outside.


    Well, don''t worry about that much. As long as it does not affect us, let them go! If the news is really carried out, we will have a deadly hatred with the British royal family. "


    Queen Helen nodded, she knew the matter. If the cover is opened, I am afraid that it is not only the British royal family, but also the royal families of the victims of hemophilia, who will also hate that they did not remind them earlier. This is human nature.


    Under the pressure of "royal disease", candidates were instantly reduced by a quarter, and European grandmothers had to be said to be powerful.


    Franz: "The next thing to play is not politically appropriate. I''m more familiar with this, so I''ll come!"


    Politics is the most important factor in royal marriage. If the operation is not good in this regard, it is not the help you seek, but the trouble.


    For example: The Bourbon family and the Orleans family all have princesses of appropriate age. Yemen is the right person in the identity, and Frederick cannot marry.


    If Habsburg dynasty heirs are married to the former French royal family, it is estimated that Napoleon IV will be crazy, which has threatened his rule.


    Franz was not ready to restore the former French royal family, so why bother?


    After considering the political factors, it is the turn of the identity. The information was prepared not only for Frederick, but also for his three younger brothers.


    Without Franz speaking, Queen Helen divided the rest into two categories based on status. Frederick was the crown prince, and his wife had to go to the door and had little choice.


    When Franz married Queen Helen, he had just annexed the Bavarian kingdom. In order not to make the food look too ugly, he comforted the Bavarian royal family.


    This comfort is also shown to the domestic princes and the Bavarian people, so that everyone can feel at ease.


    The marriage proved to be a success. Everyone quickly reassured that the Bavarian royal family was assured to run the Lombard Kingdom boldly, and the people in Bavaria also accepted the fact of changing the monarch.


    The current situation is obviously different. Several states in the country are very peaceful. Franz has not prepared which monarch to re-seal. Naturally, Frederick does not need to marry a side princess to appease.


    If it is a princess of the same line, the distant branch is not only inferior in status, but also the political bonus is too low, which is meaningless.


    That''s not much left. Among them, the British royal family accounted for half, and the three daughters of Crown Prince Edward were all in the selection range.


    They were Princess Louise who was born in 1867, Princess Victoria who was born in 1868, and Princess Maud who was born in 1869.


    (Note: the carrier of hemophilia is a maternal genetic disease)


    Looking at the data, Franz had to admire that the average person can not achieve the efficiency of one child per year.


    Except for being a little younger, everything else meets the requirements. Politically, Britain and Austria are in the honeymoon period, and although they have not cut each other''s knife, everyone is still an ally.


    Princess Sophie Mary Victoria of the Baden royal family is also good. Born in 1862, she is 15 years old.


    Not only is it suitable for age, but it is also politically appropriate, which helps to increase Austria''s influence in the German Federal Empire.


    Basically, Frederick''s wife would be born between Princess Sophie Mary Victoria of Baden and Princess Louis of England.


    Of course, there are several candidates, for example: the daughter group of European father-in-law Nicholas I. But the influence of the Principality of Montenegro is too small to have a marriage value.


    Queen Helen: "There are only two left. Who does Franz think is more appropriate?"


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 Chapter 631： upset

    "Baden!"


    "The British royal family seems to be prominent. In fact, the help that Frederick can bring to him is very limited.


    The Principality of Baden may seem inconspicuous, but its influence in the German Federal Empire is not small. The Principality of Baden is an important part of Austria''s desire to unify the German region. Franz explained


    The depth of parents'' love for their children is far-reaching.


    The marriage of the crown prince has contributed to the cause of the unification of the empire and is bound to be supported by the German nationalists, which will greatly increase Frederick''s popularity in the people.


    After thinking about it, Queen Helen said: "Then Sophie Mary Victoria will give priority to her, and her age is just right. We can hug our grandson sooner."


    Sure enough, the thinking of men and women is not on one channel. Franz gave priority to political influence, but Queen Helen paid more attention to her grandson.


    Of course, the early birth of the next generation can also help Frederick.


    The Habsburg dynasty is so ingrained that marriage is just the icing on the cake. As long as he doesn''t fumble, Frederick''s heir will not be shaken passively.


    For this marriage, Franz is still very relieved. The Baden royal family had no reason to refuse. Hanover wanted to integrate the German Federal Empire, and Baden couldn''t do without Austrian support.


    Limited to the size problem, the Kingdom of Hanover has no absolute advantage over the domestic states, and the number of domestic states is too many, which means that they cannot learn the Austrian model.


    Otherwise, as now, the small states in the Imperial Parliament occupy most of the seats, and the power of the central government is restricted by the Parliament in the cage, and it will not be able to exert its advantage.


    From the standpoint of the central government, it is only possible to integrate this country with centralized power, which is not tolerated by many small states.


    Austria unified the South German region. Except for losing diplomatic power, currency issuance rights, and sharing legislative power and military command power, all other powers have been preserved.


    (Remarks: The legislative body is the Imperial Parliament, and all state governments are represented; the military command power, as mentioned earlier, the state army receives dual command from the central government and the state monarch)


    For the vast majority of small states, diplomatic power and command of the army are insignificant. They have no ability to conduct international diplomacy, let alone support the army.


    Currency issuance rights seem to be very profitable, but for small countries, because the demand for currency is too small, the cost of issuing banknotes is likely to exceed the revenue from coinage taxes.


    At first, everyone was afraid that the Vienna government would turn its back on its face and would annex itself, so they would unite under the command of the British to form the German Federal Empire.


    The situation is exactly the opposite. Austria is not ready to annex everyone. Instead, Hannover-led central government wants to annex them.


    The Principality of Baden, second only to Hanover in the German Federal Empire, was naturally suppressed by the central government. If it were not for Austria''s support, they would have been unable to withstand it.


    From this perspective, the Baden royal family needs this marriage more than the Habsburgs, which is related to its own survival.


    After a pause, Franz added: "Just consider Peter, William, and George, and when Frederick''s marriage is settled, by the way, make a marriage for them."


    Second son marriage is much easier. Although it is also a political marriage, the requirement is undoubtedly a lower grade.


    Queen Helen smiled slightly: "Okay, I might as well contact the British royal family, the Montenegro royal family, and the Belgian royal family first.


    Originally, I was optimistic about the royal family of Hessen and the princess of the Oldenburg family. Unfortunately, the royal disease was terrible. "


    After a pause, Queen Helen said uncertainly, "Frantz, otherwise we''ll secretly spread the news, or else we will be so troubled that our children and grandchildren will be troubled in the future."


    A change in Franz''s complexion was not a possibility but an inevitable result. He thinks more, so that hemophilia will continue to flood the European royal family, and European monarchy will probably enter the footsteps of time and space.


    It seems that the royal family is exquisite, and it is possible to find a faraway king, which seems to have little effect. The actual damage to the kingship is fatal.


    How easy is it for foreigners to control power? The former space-time bourgeoisie was able to seize power, mostly in the process of throne replacement.


    If there is no extinction, the kings are veteran families who have been operating in the local area for hundreds of years.


    The decline of European kingship is not a good thing for the Habsburgs.


    Franz nodded: "Well, I will arrange for someone to do it, you don''t have to worry."


    After weighing the pros and cons, Franz can only choose to be sorry for the group of princesses. Once the news spreads, they will marry with anxiety. Few families dare to take the risk of marrying and marry them.


    However, this must wait for the marriage of several sons to settle. Otherwise, the situation of having more monks and fewer porridges will be more serious. Suddenly a bunch of competitors will come out.


    Political marriage is not only a matter for the royal family, but also a matter for the country. Franz''s marriage can be his own, but he must also inform the government.


    If the marriage partner is not able to obtain government approval, it is also a problem. This kind of thing is not unprecedented. Almost every few decades, the European royal family makes a joke.


    ...


    Just as Franz was worried about his sons'' marriage, the battlefield in Africa also changed, and the French successfully occupied Sudan.


    This annoyed the British people who were struggling. The British, French and Austrian countries launched the African strategy at the same time.


    No, they have not completed their strategic goals. The Ethiopians are still resisting, and the British army is only gaining the upper hand, and there is no time left until the end of the war.


    Needless to say, in this round of competition, the British are ashamed.


    The Austrians occupied the Somali Peninsula for more than three months; the French took five months to get the Sudanese region; the British and Ethiopia fought for more than half a year without results.


    Of course, this "occupation" is only to establish nominal rule. The real occupation is only the city, and the indigenous tribes in the jungle are not under the jurisdiction.


    Ethiopia''s larger area and stronger indigenous forces are the main reasons for British action.


    Unfortunately, this "powerful", European world has no concept. Europeans are arrogant in this era. Where can the indigenous people be strong?


    Even the London government is embarrassed to publicize how powerful Ethiopia is. Knowing that they had won the last British-Egyptian war.


    If this is publicity, it seems to the public that the government is incompetent, not "Ethiopia is strong".


    On Downing Street, Prime Minister Benjamin threw the battle report directly on the table and asked, "What kind of battle is this fighting?


    The war has been going on for so long, and the front has advanced only two hundred kilometers. According to the current progress, is the military preparing for a century-long war on the African continent? "


    A century of war is not enough, it is still possible to drag on for two or three years. Africa''s largest hard bones were encountered by them, how could it be easily solved?


    We must know that it is now in the heyday of Ethiopia. The current emperor Menelik II is also recognized as the greatest and most successful ruler in African history.


    This is nothing, Ethiopia is just a backward agricultural country anyway, and its national strength cannot support the war. As long as it takes some effort, the British can still solve it.


    The trouble is that France and Austria are behind their swords. Without the support of France and Austria, Ethiopia may not be unified now, let alone train a quasi-modern army.


    Up to now, Menelik II has mobilized 150,000 troops, all equipped with rifle guns and more than 700 artillery pieces.


    Secretary of the Army Fox: "His Prime Minister, we have underestimated the determination of France and Austria to make trouble, and no one knows how much they support Ethiopia.


    After analyzing the data on the front line, we can be sure that the Ethiopian army is now commanding officers of the two countries. "


    Fox spoke, as always, full of political art. Originally, the strength of Ethiopia was underestimated. In his mouth, it became an underestimation of the strength of France and Austria in supporting Ethiopia.


    Sneaking a bit of the concept, everyone sounds less difficult to accept. As far as Fao officers commanding the Ethiopian army, that is totally nonsense.


    In this era, Ethiopia has no trust in European countries. Who dares to give the army that they can survive to the command of a group of distrustful people?


    The support of France and Austria is indeed one of the reasons why Ethiopia can confront the British army, but it is only a secondary reason.


    Since the outbreak of the war, France and Austria have converged. Apart from still selling strategic supplies to Ethiopia, there is no major move.


    However, this does not affect Fox''s responsibility to France and Austria. The Ethiopian military equipment and Austrian weapons equipment is evidence that France and Austria support Ethiopians.


    Prime Minister Benjamin stared at him severely: "I don''t want any analysis or speculation. If France and Austria are supporting the Ethiopians, then please come up with specific evidence.


    It''s just some munitions equipment, not convincing. At best, it can only prove that the business capacity of the Armenian dealers in France and Austria is strong, and it does not mean that the Austrian government supports Ethiopia. "


    Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are still allies and belong to the first level of diplomacy of the London government. Even if it is a deduction, there must be concrete evidence.


    The persuasive power of the arms equipment is obviously insufficient. The Ethiopian army also uses British equipment. If the London government talks about this issue, does it not prove that they are supporting Ethiopia?


    Such a reason can be used by the people for arguing, but it can be used for diplomacy, and it can only lead to jokes.


    Unless the British government can suppress France and Austria, or Paris and Vienna, they will ignore their protests.


    Fox was a little embarrassed, and then responded: "Okay, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. We will find the evidence as soon as possible, but this will take time.


    The most important thing now is to cut off the source of arms in Ethiopia, otherwise this war will be very troublesome. "


    This is a big problem, and the arms dealers these days are all brave owners. As long as there are enough interests, there is no business they dare not do.


    "The best arms dealers sell weapons to their enemies."


    It''s not a joke, British arms dealers are really doing it. Behind this is the participation of domestic powers. Without sufficient evidence, Fox naturally will not break through the window paper.


    Prime Minister Benjamin also has a headache. It is too difficult to cut off the source of arms in Ethiopia. They can block coastal traffic lines, but they cannot block inland areas.


    Both the French and Austrian colonies border Ethiopia, and the two will not obey their orders. As long as the Ethiopians pay back, this trade will not stop.


    "The communication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and France and Austria must find a way to cut off the Ethiopian trade line and exchange interests when necessary."


    ...


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 Chapter 632： Abandon

    At the Vienna Palace, Franz looked at his spirited son and asked with a smile: "Frederer, are you ready to visit Austria on behalf of Austria this time, are you ready?"


    "Relax, Father. I''ve learned all the information to ensure that I can complete the task." Frederick replied confidently.


    The Habsburgs have been passed down for so many years, and nothing else is relatives.


    Traffic was inconvenient in this era, and there was nothing normal in the ordinary times. But once you get to the other side, interpersonal communication is still indispensable.


    Even if there are many relatives, the trouble is that they also like duplicate names, plus a long list of titles. If you''re not familiar enough, it''s easy to get confused.


    This is not only a rude joke, it is also considered by others as not paying enough attention, and relatives become enemies.


    Franz doesn''t like to run around. One of the most important reasons is his trouble. Fortunately, as an emperor, the status is high enough, that is, people come to visit themselves, all the visitors are self-reported, do not worry about mistakes.


    Even if it is a banquet, it is the most honorable existence. Few people are qualified to have an equal dialogue with him. Most of the time, it is enough to smile.


    Frederick couldn''t do it. Although he was the Austrian crown prince, he still had a lot of people in the same position. There were hundreds of people on this list alone.


    In this respect, the aristocracy is not good, at least the memory is better. Especially for small and medium nobles, the titles of the big names are hard to remember.


    Franz is one of the best. Under the influence of the butterfly effect, his current title is much longer than in history. Franz himself is not sure if he can accurately memorize it.


    However, the following people must be accurately memorized. This is determined by the political system. Austria is an empire created by the emperor, not an empire.


    It ¡¯s okay to talk about machinery, it ¡¯s rigid, anyway, this is the legal basis of the empire.


    Except for a few false titles, if any title is missing, local people will protest. In European society, this would be considered discriminatory.


    So the elementary school students in Austria are tragedy. Franz''s title must be accurately memorized, or else he won''t be successful.


    "Not only memorizing, but also exchanging feelings with everyone. This is your chance to build up a network of contacts. It is always good to make more friends, even wine friends.


    I have given you the information of Princess Sophie Marie Victoria. What should I do with you? I don''t want to make a joke. "


    Speaking of friends, Frederick looked dark. Being in the royal family, it was too difficult to have a true friend.


    How do you become friends if the status gap is too large for equal communication?


    As emperor, Franz had no friends. If Frederick doesn''t have an equivalent friend right now, I''m afraid he won''t have any friends in the future.


    The emperor is lonely, so don''t miss friends at all. The monarchs and ministers recorded in the history book are friends, Franz can only say haha!


    Frederick flushed: "Relax, father. I know what to do, and I won''t embarrass you."


    Franz nodded. This was not a shame. It was more a test for Frederick.


    Passed, he is Austria''s heir to the throne, but it is difficult to say. Changing the throne in Europe is troublesome but not impossible.


    Of course, this is the worst case scenario, and it is unlikely to happen under normal circumstances. Franz still knows what kind of person his son is.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the British Minister has sent a diplomatic note, hoping that we can complete a blockade of Ethiopia.


    According to the information we have collected, this is that the Ethiopian war cannot be ended, and the London government cannot bear the pressure of domestic public opinion. I am afraid it is urgent.


    If nothing else, the French should have received a similar note.


    No breakthrough can be achieved on the battlefield, they can only pin their hopes outside the battlefield.


    In theory, as long as we sever trade with Ethiopia with the French, it won''t be long before the weapons in the hands of the Ethiopian army will become a burning stick. "


    Modern warfare is logistical. For an agricultural country, once the source of strategic materials is cut off, it is not far from failure.


    Franz: "With the current intensity of the war, how long can the Ethiopian army''s strategic supplies be maintained?"


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "No more than a year, this is still built without a war.


    It would not be impossible if the British strengthened their offensive strength and depleted the Egyptian ammunition within two or three months.


    Unless the Egyptians suddenly break out, defeat the British before the strategic supplies are exhausted. Otherwise, the end of the war is already doomed, it is nothing more than the size of the British loss. "


    The Ethiopian army broke out suddenly, and Franz was not counting. This is simply impossible. At present, the total strength of the British army has exceeded 100,000. Even though the Indian colonial army occupies most of it, the regular army still has three infantry divisions.


    On the battlefield, the Egyptians were also beaten by the British. If it weren''t for taking advantage of the ground snake, they would have been defeated.


    If it suddenly broke out and ran out to battle with the British army, it is estimated that the British would die with a smile.


    In the jungle, they cannot help the Ethiopian army. In front of field battles, the two sides are not at the same level at all, and the combat effectiveness of the Ethiopian and Indian colonial forces is practically the same. The Ethiopian army ¡¯s desire to fight is stronger.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Don''t have this illusion. Before the main force of the British army arrives, if the Egyptian army is desperate, there is still a chance to win.


    Since the arrival of British reinforcements, the situation on both sides has reversed. If it weren''t for its geographical advantage, Ethiopia would be dead.


    Their only chance now is to drag the war on. As long as the British lost their limits, the London government was afraid to continue investing. "


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "It''s difficult! The situation is different from the Afghan war. The Ethiopian war not only affects the face of the London government, but also affects their status.


    Britain, France, Austria and the three great power systems, the outside world still recognizes the British as the world''s largest power. But the world''s number one also needs strength to support it. Now the strength shown by the British in the Ethiopia war is obviously not true.


    The world''s number one power is not only a false name, it also involves the right to speak in international politics, and it also involves the distribution of interests.


    The political harm caused by any concession by the London government is inestimable.


    In contrast, it is more cost-effective to continue the war. As long as the London government is willing to smash money, it is only a matter of time to win the war. "


    Political problems are often more serious than military problems.


    Although war costs money, it can be spent by the state, without the need for cabinet officials to pay for it; it is possible to stop the war and cause political damage, but they must bear it.


    Franz: "With our support, is it possible for Ethiopia to win?"


    Knifeing a knife to the British is a basic operation. Franz learns from the British. If possible, he doesn''t mind continuing to drain the British.


    Secretary of the Army Albrecht: "From a military point of view, Ethiopia''s chances of victory are almost zero, even with our support.


    It is not that the Ethiopian army has no strength to fight the British, the key is that the fragile fiscal system of the Ethiopian government cannot support the war at all. "


    The reason "no money" is very strong. As an agricultural country, the Ethiopian government can insist that it has not gone bankrupt until now, which is already a terrific one.


    Austria''s support for Ethiopia is limited, mainly selling arms and helping train the army. It is impossible for Austria to spend money to help them win.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz made the decision: "Negotiate with the British first, and if conditions are right, we can also give up our support for Ethiopia.


    But this is what happened after the agreement was reached. What should we do now? It is appropriate to remind the Ethiopian government to let them know that the British want to cut off their international trade channels. "


    "Selling teammates", this is the basic operation of the hooligan, it is nothing more than a matter of interest.


    Ethiopia has never been an ally of Austria, and the Vienna government''s support for them is only to block the British, so naturally there is no so-called betrayal.


    ...


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 Chapter 633： Unarmed arms dealer

    Kenya is located in a tropical monsoon region, with plains along the coast, plenty of rain, highlands in the middle, and deserts in the north.


    Because of its abundant mineral resources, it was included in the rule of the Austrian colonial government a few years ago, but only the coastal plain was developed, and other areas were ruled by name.


    Kenya borders Somalia in the east, Tanzania in the south, Uganda in the west, Ethiopia and South Sudan on the north, and the Indian Ocean on the southeast.


    Because of its unique geographical location, Kenya''s local business and trade suddenly flourished after the Second Ethiopian War broke out.


    A large amount of supplies flow into Ethiopia from here every day. The Ethiopian army can persist until now, and this trade line is also very successful.


    Nuevo Sartu itself is just a colonial stronghold on the border between Kenya and Egypt. Thanks to the trade prosperity brought by the war, it has already become a small town.


    An ordinary manor in the east of the city is the stronghold of the Austrian arms dealer Sanders.


    At this moment, a young man broke in pantingly: "Mr. St. Dells, the big deal is not good! It has just been reported that the British tried to use diplomacy to sever our trade with Ethiopia."


    The middle-aged man in a Chinese suit sank and immediately responded: "Maus, say slowly, the sky has not fallen down."


    Calming his mood, Maos said: "It is said that because the front line was blocked, the British army was unable to make breakthrough progress, and domestic public opinion was under too much pressure.


    A week ago, the mean British sent a diplomatic note to the Vienna government asking us to cooperate in cutting off Ethiopia''s trade line.


    However, they are still relying on the guardian of free trade, and they have encountered a little trouble, and they want to break free trade, which is just ... "


    Sanders interrupted: "Okay, I know what''s going on. Sit down for a cup of coffee first. It''s not that serious."


    Maos puzzled: "Why are you? Mr. St. Dells, if the Vienna government agrees with the British, our trade will not continue!"


    Money cuts like killing parents, the British cut off their trade lines and cut their money.


    Now that the world has been divided up by the colonial empire, and the arms dealers are having a hard time, it was difficult to run into a big war, and they were not allowed to send a sum. Maos had enough reasons to be angry.


    St. Dells patted Mauss shoulder: "Calm down, Mauss. Remember that as a qualified arms dealer, you must keep calm at all times.


    Things are not as bad as you think. Even if the Vienna government agrees to sever trade with Ethiopia, will our trade be broken? "


    Maos asked uncertainly: "What do you mean-smuggling?"


    Compared to normal trade, smuggling undoubtedly greatly increases the risk and is caught in a homeless property that is usually punished.


    Sanders said coldly, "Know what''s going on, why do you need to say it? From Kenya to Somalia, our border with Ethiopia is so long. How can we block it?


    Even if the government can do it, why should they help the British?


    I guess the Vienna government can''t wait to let this Ethiopia play for ten or eight years. As long as the colonial government will definitely release water, can the British still run to our territory to fight against smuggling?


    In contrast, I worry more about the lack of money in the Ethiopian government. In the first two trades, they took out a large amount of physical objects as collateral, which has explained many problems. "


    Smuggling is just the basic operation of arms dealers. The real legitimate arms dealers are very few, usually with a government background.


    If ordinary arms dealers would not smuggle, they would not survive the cruel international competition.


    As a leader among arms dealers, Sunders naturally knows when to legally trade and when to smuggle.


    Maos asked uncertainly: "Mr. St. Dells, do you mean that our trade with Ethiopians is coming to an end?"


    As a partner, Maos knew very well how difficult it was to find a purchasing partner.


    If the Ethiopians run out of money, the business will naturally end. Arms dealers do not do charity, everything starts from interests.


    Sundells nodded: "From the current situation, it should be a few months. In theory, we can also accept Ethiopian land mortgages, but the risks are a bit high."


    Territorial payment of goods, this is the common practice of European colonists since the beginning of colonization when their own strength was insufficient.


    Maos instantly came to his senses and was able to be sent out by the family to engage in the arms trade. Of course, he was not a fool, otherwise he would not be eligible to become a partner with the old and sly Sandals.


    After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Mr. Sundells, do you want to transform into a colonial businessman?"


    The arms trade these days is not as profitable as later generations, and the arms dealers are naturally not as dedicated. Whatever business makes money, it is usually done.


    In addition to engaging in the arms trade, Sundell also does overseas trade, for example: selling native products from the continent of Africa, or selling them from local industrial and commercial products.


    These businesses have many competitors, and their profits are far from the rich arms trade, which can only be considered part-time.


    Sundell laughed: "No?"


    "Of course not, it''s just a sudden. Now colonial merchants are not easy to do, especially inland colonies, many of them are losing money." Maos explained


    Sundells shook his head: "It is precisely because of losses that there is opportunity. If the profits are really rich, they have been snatched out by the big men, and we can''t even drink the soup.


    Originally, I was going to pay for a colony. Unfortunately, those colonial companies were too cunning. Obviously, it was a rotten land that required a sky-high price.


    I can only venture on the idea of ??Ethiopia, and my appetite is not big. A few thousand square kilometers of land is enough.


    With such a small amount of land, the British must have no intention to care about us. Local indigenous people are not the problem, the biggest trouble is that it is difficult to make a profit.


    However, this is only temporary. Land resources are non-renewable, but the population is constantly growing, and sooner or later they will reflect value.


    Ten years ago, Kenya was still a barren land, and now has 800,000 immigrants. This number is still growing at a rate of 13% per year.


    Of course, this is caused by the immigration policy. This growth rate can only be maintained for four or five years, and it will slowly decrease later.


    However, this is enough. It is very likely that the population of Kenya will exceed 2 million in ten years.


    Areas close to Kenya will also benefit from it. As the meeting point of the British and Austrian colonies, as long as they smuggled goods to the British colonies, it was enough to recover the operating costs of the colonies.


    How is Maos interested in joining? If the British-Olympic conflict breaks out in the future, we may still be nobles. "


    Moose frowned, and he had uttered countless times deep inside. Located at the junction of the two colonies, once a conflict broke out between the two countries, it would immediately become a battlefield.


    Want to make money? Let''s live before we talk! Most of these adventurers ended up losing their money.


    At the height of the British-Olympic conflict that year, thousands of people died on both sides of the conflict each year. In the end, the British population was insufficient and could not stand the dispute that ended.


    Even so, the border between the two colonies is now the most dangerous area. Many killers and more goods, as long as they go to the opposite side to be safe, not too many cross-border crimes.


    Mauss refused: "Sorry, Mr. Sanders, I need to invest too much resources in this matter, I can''t decide."


    Sundells was not disappointed. He wanted to work with the family behind Maos, not this one.


    It doesn''t matter if the cooperation is not successful. There are too many aspiring second-generation youths in Austria. Sundels thinks that eloquence is still good. Few collaborators are not a problem.


    This is a grass-roots sorrow. It took more than two decades for St. Dells to have the capital to join the colonial wave. Unfortunately, the best time was long missed.


    Even now, he has to find collaborators. By his own power alone, the mature colonies were barely managed. In such border areas, not enough force is not enough.


    Including the arms trade, he chose to cooperate with Mauss, that is to use the network of contacts behind each other.


    Sundell said generously: "It doesn''t matter, this matter is not anxious. If you want to get a colony from the Ethiopians, you must also wait for the other side to run out of water. It is still early!"


    ...


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 Chapter 634： Two hundredth collar four

    The ambition needs to be supported by strength. It is by knowing this truth that Sundels can mix from a grass root into an internationally renowned arms dealer.


    There are no good people in arms dealers, and it is already the consensus of all walks of life. Since reputation is bad, naturally don''t want to be high.


    In particular, the "known" arms dealers such as St. Dells are enemies all over the world, for example, they have offended the British this time.


    For security reasons, many arms dealers dare not reveal their true identity.


    "St. Dells" is a typical pseudonym, which means that religion is weak. If the name "St." was used in the Middle Ages, the heresy court would have come to you.


    Under normal circumstances, you must make outstanding contributions to the cause of religion before you can be holy. The word "holy" can be added to the name after receiving the approval of the pope.


    For example, the hero who regained Jerusalem and received the title of "Holy Land Reclaimer" granted by the Pope can add the word "holy" in front of his name.


    Of course, most people don''t put the word "holy" in front of their names, they usually put it in front of the title to show glory.


    Arms dealers such as St. Dells are clearly inadequate. With his merit, he may qualify for the guillotine.


    This is not the kind of life that Sundells wanted. He gave himself this pseudonym in order to one day be "sanctified."


    For now, it''s still in the foreseeable future. In order to achieve this great life goal, he must be whitewashed before he is eligible to contribute to the cause of religion.


    Colonial merchants are only the first step. Unless they can become aristocrats, ordinary colonial merchants are better than arms dealers. They engage in legal trading and can see the light.


    Success is full of fluke, but it has been fluke without success. Focusing on the land of the Ethiopians, Sundells also did a lot of preparations.


    The information he now holds is a map of Ethiopia''s border with Austria and Africa. The information on roads, rivers, forests, mineral resources, indigenous tribes, etc. is clearly marked above. Perhaps the Ethiopian government does not know so much.


    For this map, he spent three years in front and back, spent thousands of Aegis, and personally brought surveys in the middle to complete the mapping.


    Sundells: "Merdo, how''s your PR work going?"


    "It''s almost done. We bought the minister of Egypt''s staff. He promised to find a suitable opportunity to bring land lease to Egypt.


    Now that the government of Ethiopia is running out of money, we are just leasing ordinary commercial land, which does not involve sovereignty. It should not be a problem. "Murdo replied


    Sovereignty is not involved, that is, it does not need to be related to sovereignty. When the Ethiopian government collapses, those who actually occupy the land can become legal owners.


    Regardless of whether others accept it, the Vienna government will recognize his colonial rights anyway. This is enough. As long as it is recognized by the Vienna government, it will not be possible for the British to grab the flames.


    As for whether secret means will be used, it depends on whether he can grasp this degree.


    If not much, the British are busy sorting out the newly occupied area, and it is estimated that there will be no time to think about it in a little while.


    If you are not greedy enough to pick English peaches and provoke them, you must consider how to die.


    The colonial merchants who died in the colonial conflict were no longer one or two. Most of those who were eliminated were because they did not control the "greed" and gained more benefits than their own.


    Sundells: "Implement it as soon as possible, lest night long dreams. I have a hunch, this time there will be a lot of people eyeing the Ethiopia area, if we are the first to come, we will be busy.


    Not all land has colonial value, the essence of colonization is to make money. If you choose the wrong place and cannot make a profit, then selling to the colonial government for cheap is the only option.


    Since the establishment of Austrian Africa, tens of thousands of colonial companies have been born. Most of the colonial companies fell down the road, and there were more than a thousand survivors.


    Of the remaining colonial companies, more than 90 percent were family businesses, most of which were monopolized by the nobility.


    Not to mention the grassroots, even capitalists with strong financial resources are at a disadvantage in this round of competition.


    There is no way, colonization needs to be supported by force. In this respect, the aristocracy has the absolute advantage, and the capitalist is not suitable for participating in the war game.


    Moreover, well-mixed capitalists have become nobles in the colonial movement. Identity has changed, and so has stance.


    The bourgeois source itself is diversified, and a large part of the capitalists are nobles without inheritance, or they are nobles themselves.


    These people have never recognized themselves as capitalists, and have always assumed themselves as noble children. The goal of many people''s lives is to obtain a title of their own.


    Not only Austria, but also the current social climate throughout Europe. Even upstarts in the Americas are chasing noble titles.


    Social sentiment affects many people, and Sanders is naturally affected. In terms of making money, there are really few industries that are more profitable than the arms trade.


    Merdo reminded: "Mr. Sanders, we have invested very much.


    In order to speed up the progress, we need to continue to increase investment, which will put great pressure on cost recovery in the future. "


    "Money is not a problem. We can pay the bill with arms, and the cost will naturally come down."


    The huge profits of the arms trade are unquestionable. Perhaps the weapons and equipment sold to the Ethiopian government for 1 million Aegis may cost less than 300,000 Aegis. This is the confidence of Sundells.


    Merdo replied confidently: "No problem, you can receive good news for up to a month."


    ...


    Public relations The Ethiopian government is only one thing. It wants to establish a foothold in the border area. It also needs the support of the Austrian East African colonial government.


    Without a colonial government to withstand the pressure of the British, Sanders doesn''t think he can keep the benefits he receives from the Ethiopian government.


    Can''t you expect the British to comply with international regulations?


    "Mr. Sanders, your proposal is very constructive, but why can you guarantee the completion of the task?"


    The questioner was the Secretary-General of the Austrian East African Governor, Randallard, who is also the contact of Sundells and the highest level of government officials who can be reached.


    As for the Governor of East Africa, unless Sanders is already a noble, he will not personally negotiate these matters.


    Sundells: "Her baron, maybe I can''t develop a colonial economy, but smuggling is my specialty. This is the most basic survival skill of an arms dealer.


    As long as I gain a foothold in the border area, domestic goods can continue to enter Ethiopia and the Sudan, and the colonial government can get more taxes. "


    Do one line and love the other.


    In the field of professional technology, Sunders is definitely the elite of the industry. He has been engaged in arms smuggling business for more than 20 years and has never been caught, otherwise he would not be able to sit here and talk.


    Secretary-General Randall: "I never doubt your expertise, but the trade of ordinary goods is different from the trade of arms.


    I believe that you have the ability to transport things over, but how do you sell them? The British and French colonial governments were not fools. A large number of smuggled goods poured in, and they could not fail to investigate. "


    After entering the industrial society, Austria''s domestic industry and commerce demand for the market increased day by day, and the colonial movement was born under this background.


    The colonies of countries in these years are all reserved areas, and foreign goods wanting to enter will be subject to many restrictions.


    No one wants to be exploited in this way, and smuggling comes into being. The Vienna government also supports capitalists'' smuggling of their goods to colonies in other countries.


    Anyway, as long as the tax due in the country is paid, whether other countries can receive the tax will not be considered by the Vienna government.


    This is the background of the times, narrowed down in Austrian East Africa. If a large number of Austrian goods flow into the British and French colonies from here, it will also promote regional economic prosperity and increase government fiscal revenue.


    The prosperity of the local economy and the increase in fiscal revenue are all official achievements. That''s why St. Dells is sure to get the support of the colonial government.


    St. Dells said casually: "It''s easy, just change the label. For example: change the German on the label to English and French.


    I went to the British and French colonies to conduct field investigations. Their control over the colonies was not tight, and it can be said that there were loopholes everywhere.


    Many colonial policemen are semi-illiterate. As long as they change the label, they will never know if it is a domestic product.


    Based on the principle that one thing is not as good as one thing, as long as you click, these people will pretend that they have not seen anything.


    If you want to be more insured, then copy the British and French products directly. With our technical strength, we can produce exactly the same commercial products as British and French.


    It is even more difficult to find out. Even if they find that there is a problem with the product, they are likely to suspect these production companies. As far as I know, these companies are also smuggling. "


    Secretary-General Randallard nodded with satisfaction: "Very well, Mr. Sanders, you successfully convinced me.


    However, I suggest you change your name first, or else the church members will come to your door and things will be troublesome. "


    Despite the church''s diminished power, their influence in Austria is huge, at least the arms dealer St. Dells cannot afford to mess with.


    Randall''s reminder surprised St. Dells. Looking back now, he realized how frustrating he was to take the name.


    The church didn''t come to the door. I am afraid that he, the arms dealer, couldn''t get on the table, and was too lazy to come down to find trouble.


    After washing, the situation will be different. The higher your status, the easier it is for the name to cause trouble.


    Sundalls made a straightforward decision: "Okay, Lord Baron. I wouldn''t use that name if it wasn''t necessary.


    It won''t be long before there will be no arms dealer in this world, there is only one colonial merchant named Dells. "


    Now that you want to wash white, of course you have to change the vest. Although there is only one word difference between Dells and St. Dels, there are more than five figures in Austria called Dels and only one in St. Dels.


    Dels didn''t think he changed his name and no one knew him. It is too easy for a real big man to find out these materials, unless he goes to the old forest in the mountains and lives in a seclusion, otherwise he cannot escape.


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 Chapter 635： Busy Frederick

    For his first trip to European countries, Frederick was very excited. However, this good mood did not last for a few days, and he became bored.


    In addition to the banquet every day, it is a banquet. Imagine negotiating with the monarchs of each country about the destiny of the country?


    Sorry, this does not exist. The accompanying officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already done everything, and the Crown Prince only needs to follow up.


    Franz, even if he wanted to exercise his son, would not dare to try national affairs. In case of some trouble, the loss is not a little bit.


    There is no room for sloppy politics. One is not good, even the heirs are involved.


    Therefore, Frederick''s mission to visit European countries, in addition to making a relationship with the royal family of Baden, is to exchange feelings with relatives.


    The crown princes of almost all European countries will embark on a circle in continental Europe when they reach adulthood. Its beautiful name is to travel around the world and increase knowledge, in fact, it is to brush the sense of existence, and by the way, understand the development of each country.


    Franz was one of the few exceptions. The Revolution allowed him to advance to the throne in advance, and he lost the opportunity to communicate with his peers.


    Seemingly ordinary travel, in fact, also contains a strong political meaning.


    Initially, this kind of exchange activity was mainly to enhance the feelings of future monarchs in various countries and reduce conflicts between countries.


    By now it turns out that this idea is too idealistic. The personal feelings of the monarch are insignificant in the face of national interests.


    Of course, there are positive meanings. In the absence of conflicts of interest, the friendship between monarchs may also evolve into friendship between two countries, which reduces conflicts to a certain extent.


    The most important thing is to add insurance to yourself. If you have a lot of friends, if there is a change, someone will help you talk. For example:


    Defeated or coup d''¨¦tat, you can use international pressure to keep the throne, and there is still a place to live when you are most in exile overseas.


    These were all effective before the decline of the monarchy. If it is not for the right opportunity, Franz is ready to launch a "Kingdom Movement" in Europe.


    Frederick was tragedy. Every day''s schedule was full. There was entertainment all day and night. There was no time to go sightseeing.


    This is a disadvantage of having many relatives. When you get to the place, you can''t avoid seeing people, and the protagonist can''t help but hold a welcome banquet.


    Faces are given to each other. As the top layer of European society, commercial blows are inevitable.


    For Frederick to have a good reputation, he must go to the homes of these big men and see the local social figures before they can help build momentum.


    Because of the relationship between relatives, even if his status was lower than a certain level, Frederick had to give people a face, which in turn increased his work tasks a lot.


    It''s not OK not to go, this is the task that Franz assigned him. It''s better not to use such things in a lifetime than to have them when needed.


    The original World War I is a classic case. The defeated Confederate monarchs can all go into exile; as the tsars of the Allies, there is nowhere to go.


    This was not that Nicholas II did not want to run, the interim government was preparing to send him to British political asylum, and as a result, George V refused to accept.


    Not only did the British reject it, other European nations also did not welcome Nicholas II. It seems that William II showed the meaning of acceptance, but looking at the joke should mean more.


    Franz doesn''t think the Habsburgs will be so miserable. With the resources he now has, as long as the monarchs behind do not die, it will not be a problem for hundreds of years.


    The main purpose for Frederick to have a good relationship with everyone is to build a good reputation for his son, which requires everyone to join hands.


    Looking at the invitation in hand, Frederick asked frustrated, "Cole, how many more party invitations?"


    Cole replied solemnly: "My Highness, I cannot give an accurate number for this question. According to a preliminary estimate, you will have to attend at least one hundred banquets before the end of the trip.


    This is still the result of pushing away most invitations, and it should actually be more. For those who are closer, there may be several banquets. "


    In this era of almost no entertainment, the nobles are very keen to hold banquets. They come almost two or three times a month, and the family may have two or three times a week.


    There is no reason to hold a banquet. For example: the pet dogs in the family are produced, and a banquet celebration is required; the fruit trees in the manor are blooming, and a banquet celebration is required ...


    The reason for the banquet was varied, and nothing was impossible, only the unexpected. The cost of the banquet was also the biggest expense of the nobles in this era.


    Frederick rubbed his forehead, and he was almost suffering from party phobia. At this moment, he finally understood why Franz didn''t like to hold a banquet.


    "Can you get rid of some more? For example, I have a banquet to invite them over and do it all at once."


    Cole refused solemnly: "Your Highness, this time you represent the Habsburgs. In accordance with the rules of the aristocracy, after the host hosted a welcome banquet, you can host a thank you banquet.


    At the very least, the invitation below the Duke was pushed out. In fact, it is also very rude to do so, this time you are going to visit every German state, many of whom are not the dukes. "


    With a look of despair, Frederick didn''t have much German difference, but there were many small states.


    For political needs, he couldn''t avoid it, even if some small states had only the size of a village, he had to visit.


    On behalf of the Habsburgs, this is a respect for the governments of the states and an opportunity to export the ideas of the German Empire.


    After hesitating for a moment, Frederick still compromised his life: "Forget it, still follow the original plan. In case it affects the overall situation, I can''t take responsibility."


    There is no shortage of political vision for Frederick. He is very clear about the intention of Franz''s arrangement. As long as he walks around step by step, he will have a lot of halo on his head.


    Such a simple matter can be messed up. Franz is expected to reconsider the issue of heirs.


    Free play, there is no such thing. The next Austrian emperor needed a defender who could continue Franz''s policy. The most taboo thing was the greed and great joy.


    In these respects Frederick did a good job, basically meeting these requirements. Generally speaking, it is in accordance with the rules, can complete the tasks assigned by Franz, and will not be clever.


    Without extraordinary talents, he has a keen political vision. Perhaps it will not make Austria more glorious or let the empire fall.


    ...


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 Chapter 636： Victoria Curse

    After Frederick''s engagement, Franz finalized the marriage of the other three sons as quickly as possible. Since the children are still young, the appointment is only verbal, and the ceremony will be re-scheduled in the future.


    These years, the royal marriages are all patriarchal, and what pays attention to the right of the household is as long as the parents of both parties agree, it is basically determined, and the opinions of the parties are rarely asked.


    The question is also a white question. The oldest person is a teenager and the youngest is less than ten years old. Asking them to think about life-long events is too bullying.


    Seeing Franz''s lack of interest, Queen Helen asked puzzled, "What''s wrong?"


    "Well! I wonder if it''s right or wrong to make a couple of little ones right now. If they choose the wrong person, will they blame us." Franz replied


    I only heard Queen Helen grinning: "Franz, you think too much! Don''t all the members of the royal family come here like this, no matter how bad they can go?


    Blame us, why? You know, I personally asked them for their opinions, and they agreed to them, and I wanted to repent! "


    Looking at the domineering queen, Franz suspected that there was something wrong with his eyes. He had not found Helen''s domineering side in the past.


    As for asking "the opinions of the sons", Franz ignored them directly. Is it still difficult to persuade a teenage boy?


    Franz''s unscrupulous whistleblower said, "Well, this is their wife of choice, and they are responsible for their choice."


    That''s right, it is indeed their own chosen wife. During this period, there were not only one princess in the three imperial courts. The marriage was a relationship between the two families, not necessarily a princess.


    There are four princesses in the British royal family. In addition to the three daughters of Edward, Prince Alfred has a daughter who seems to have not been weaned.


    Not to mention the royal family of Montenegro, Nicholas I was the father-in-law of Europe. I had 6 daughters in my life, and one died halfway through, and now has 5 daughters. The oldest is 13 years old and the youngest has just been weaned.


    There are fewer royal princesses in Belgium. Leopold II has only one daughter, but his brother, cousin and two daughters.


    In considering the circumstances, this choice seems to be quite a lot. In fact, the opposite is true. Franz''s youngest son is in his teens. How can he choose a baby boy who **** milk?


    If the age is not suitable, you can''t choose. In order not to be joked, the three little ones decisively accepted the suggestion of Queen Helen.


    This is a small problem, and the marriage of royal members has no choice. Asking for opinions in a symbolic manner already respects personal wishes.


    With his son''s life-long event finalized, Franz is ready to reveal the truth about "royal disease" to the world.


    Franz also felt very embarrassed just after the marriage, but in order to prevent the European royal family from being harmed by hemophilia, he resolutely chose to sacrifice personal temperance.


    ...


    Paris, after the transformation of Napoleon III, the city has become more prosperous.


    After Napoleon IV''s succession, the French government was busy fighting for power and gaining profits, and everyone did not have the energy and unconventionality to continue the economic policies of the Napoleon III era.


    Although the French economy is constantly leaning towards the financial industry, it is still in a healthy state in general. Even after an economic crisis, Paris is still prosperous.


    In this dynamic international metropolis, newspapers have become a part of people''s lives. People in Paris with a little economic power have developed a good habit of ordering newspapers.


    One of them was Mark Payne. After a simple breakfast in the morning, he habitually came to the newspaper stop and took away the newspapers he had subscribed to.


    When I saw the newspaper just now, Mark Payne''s face changed greatly.


    The title is impressively "The culprit of royal disease-Victoria''s curse". The title is amazing and the content inside is even more amazing.


    Without bringing any point of view, the article just summarizes all cases of royal disease, finds the rules from them, and finally concludes that all patients are descendants of Queen Victoria.


    Attached below is a detailed kinship table, which proves the relationship between patients with "royal disease" and Queen Victoria with facts.


    In the face of the truth, Mark Payne naturally believed. Then gloated, there was no doubt that the news passed, and the British royal family was in great trouble.


    It will even have a ripple effect on politics. The European royal family, suffering from "royal diseases", is expected to hate the British completely.


    Without the Franco-Prussian War, the first enemy of the French was still the British. As for Austria, the French newspapers will always be worthless.


    The splendor of the Napoleonic era left the French with pride. In order to sell newspapers, naturally, they can''t deal with readers.


    It is naturally a joy to see the enemy unlucky. On the way to work, Mark Payne has decided to share the good news with colleagues around him.


    It wasn''t just Mark Payne who made the same decision. Countless Parisians made the same choice.


    "The culprit of royal disease-The Curse of Victoria" spread throughout Paris in the shortest time, and began to spread to the world.


    After reaching an agreement with the French government and cutting off the French-Egyptian trade line, Thatcher, the British ambassador to France, walked out of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    I heard someone talking about "royal disease" and "Victoria''s curse", which instantly wiped out all his good mood.


    Thatcher, the British ambassador to France, asked his followers: "What''s going on with William, what the **** is the French doing?"


    "His Excellency, something is wrong. An article in the French Times ties royal disease to the great queen."


    Having said that, William handed the newspaper that published "The culprit of royal disease-Victoria''s Curse" to Thatcher.


    After a brief glance at the content, Minister Thatcher crumpled the newspaper directly and scolded: "Asshole, these **** French guys are really bold and dare to arrange everything!"


    The sights of several killings around him seemed to be aware that the place was wrong, and Thatcher decisively chose a good man not to lose sight.


    Swallowed the rest, and commanded: "Back to the embassy!"


    Deep down, Minister Thatcher had believed that the content of the newspaper was true. That blood relationship table is really convincing.


    Thatcher, who is familiar with international relations, can use his own expertise to determine that the character relationships above are accurate.


    This means that the source of "royal disease" really lies with Queen Victoria. For the British, this is undoubtedly a big blow.


    In a region with a strong religious atmosphere like Europe, the source of the virus is unclear, and that is the "curse."


    The latter problem is big. The royal family who has been "cursed" is bound to suffer prestige. Perhaps the London government will have another round of power struggle.


    In addition to internal contradictions, the more troublesome is external pressure. If interested people lead the problem to conspiracy theory, they will draw a wave of hatred again.


    Of course, these problems should be worrying for the London government. If Thatcher is not a ambassador to France, he can also be a melon-eating mass without thinking too much.


    Regrettably, as the Minister in France, public opinion has detonated from France. Regardless of various reasons and excuses, he can hardly blame him.


    If this problem cannot be solved properly, his political life will be lost.


    Back in the embassy, ??Minister Thatcher reported the situation to the country for the first time, and of course he did not forget to send a telegram to the Queen.


    When it comes to the royal family, Thatcher still has some political heads.


    Queen Victoria has long ignored matters. The conflict between the government and the Queen is very small, and the prestige is high enough. Even if there is a storm, most of them can survive it.


    To put it bluntly, the scourge of "royal disease" is only the European royal family, and it has not affected the lives of ordinary people. This cannot shake the foundation of Queen Victoria.


    The banner of "cursing" made the queen look ugly at best. It is impossible for the British people to listen to the French sip and rush to overthrow the Queen.


    ...


    Not to mention the shady area in Queen Victoria''s heart now, the London government was blind, and Prime Minister Benjamin was so angry that he overturned his desk.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Righteousness said: "This is all an enemy plot, we can''t make our own way. Royal disease is just a coincidence, and we must not accept this slander!"


    Don''t admit it!


    This was the only way that Edward came up with. Otherwise, the London government''s troubles will be serious, and a new round of political storms will break out. If they don''t, they will have to step down in advance.


    Now that the kingship has not faded, it is common in Europe for cabinets to take responsibility for monarchs.


    After reacting, Prime Minister Benjamin categorically stated: "Yes, this is all the slander of the enemy. We must fight back, and the government immediately organized medical experts to explain to the people.


    The Foreign Ministry has protested seriously to the French government, asking them to ban such irresponsible remarks, so as not to affect the relations between the two countries. "


    It doesn''t matter whether it''s real or fake, now the London government needs it to be fake. Not everyone needs to believe it, as long as the majority of the people in the country believe it.


    For other issues, Prime Minister Benjamin could not take care of it for the time being.


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 Chapter 637： Free trade era

    Vienna Palace, looking at the content in the newspaper, Franz knew that European grandmothers would not exist, or Queen Victoria.


    It is estimated that the British royal family will take care of itself for a long time in the future. If a political crisis does not occur, it is difficult to get a political marriage.


    In order to make the news published in French newspapers more like an accidental discovery, Franz naturally cannot explain the transmission of "royal disease".


    The spread of "royal disease" is still short. According to the current medical records, it can only be proved that patients have the blood of Queen Victoria.


    Many royal families in Europe are struggling, and for the sake of safety, everyone naturally stays away from Queen Victoria''s descendants. Even if it''s low, it''s better than absolutely stubborn.


    Fortunately, Franz ignored them. At this time, the more you do, the easier it will be to expose yourself. Franz never dares to underestimate the power of a country.


    ...


    Buckingham Palace, Queen Victoria has not been so dysfunctional for many years. Even if she failed several foreign wars, she was able to restrain her emotions.


    It is still breaking power. In a society with a strong religious atmosphere, the curse is too lethal. Being crowned with this name, no one can sit still.


    The mainstream newspapers also know restraint and there is not much excessive content. Under the London government''s public relations, many newspapers also published news of medical experts to rumor.


    Street tabloids are not the same, so how come they are so attractive.


    From a medical perspective, how could it be comparable to the "curse" attracting eyeballs?


    Many newspapers have directly linked Queen Victoria and the witch and compiled a series of news.


    Explanations have no effect, and people like to watch this kind of witch news most, especially when it comes to the queen.


    British newspapers may not dare to arrange them too much, and European newspapers are not under pressure.


    "The Queen and the Witch Have to Tell", "The Witch''s Curse", "The Punishment of God" ...


    Various appalling headlines were published in newspapers in continental Europe. The so-called law does not blame the public. Everyone has published it. The British want to crack down on revenge.


    In terms of ideas, France has always been at the forefront of Europe. Coupled with the contradiction between Britain and France, black Britons have been long-term jobs in the French media.


    Regardless of true or false, public opinion directly attributed "royal disease" to "curse". The British were accused of accusing the British of doing more bad things.


    Including the Austrian media, they have not been idle. Like most people who eat melon, they have joined the discussion.


    Don''t think about the good news. The British are so hateful that they don''t even have a good reputation with the royal family. This newspaper that did not fall into the ground was charged for it.


    The Vienna Palace, under the turbulent wave of public opinion, decided that Austria''s future economic conference began quietly.


    Prime Minister Felix: "So far, more than 98% of farmers who have applied for land redemption across the country have paid off the land redemption.


    In recent years, the domestic market has continued to expand, largely due to the expansion of the rural market, which has stimulated industrial production.


    But this dividend has come to an end. From now on, the growth rate of the domestic market will gradually slow down.


    If domestic companies cannot keep up with the times and actively expand overseas markets, they will face the fate of elimination in the new round of competition.


    From a development perspective, the domestic economy is about to enter a new stage. Domestic industrial production technology is generally not weaker than any other country.


    Continuing to protect the local market will no longer be able to stimulate economic development, and will only make our companies think hard in the comfort zone.


    According to the theory of national economics proposed by Liszt, we have now reached the third stage of economic development, opening up markets, meeting challenges, and starting the era of free trade. "


    Until then, protectionism was practiced in Austria. The Austrian Industrial Revolution was completed by the local and colonial markets.


    Today, Austria is already the world''s largest industrial country and has enough energy to participate in international competition.


    Continuing to implement trade protection policies is obviously out of fashion, and a new round of economic reform is imperative.


    "Is it too early to implement a free trade policy? Many domestic companies have not yet had time to change their minds, and we should leave more time for them." The representative of the Kingdom of Lombardy Tofox objected


    There is no way. Compared to other areas in Austria, the pillar industries of the Kingdom of Lombardy are concentrated in light industry, of which the cotton textile industry and raw silk industry are mainly, and there are even some handicraft industries.


    Compared with other industries, once they enter the era of free trade, they will be hit the hardest. The cotton industry in particular is the core pillar of the British.


    Austria''s advantage is mainly concentrated in emerging industries. Compared with the British, the traditional industry has no obvious advantage, and is even in a disadvantage.


    Most of the companies that do not think of progress are concentrated in traditional industries. The essence is: you can make money without hard work, why do you need to make technological innovations?


    This is not what Franz wants to see. The survival of the fittest is inevitable. Companies that can''t see the progress of the times, but just want to lay down and make money, are destined to be eliminated.


    Prime Minister Felix''s face sank: "Give them time, do we have less time for the company?


    As early as 1865, the central government issued a public notice recommending that enterprises continue to reform and innovate to keep pace with the times.


    In 1870, the central government issued another warning to domestic companies to remind them to improve their competitiveness.


    But after all these years, what are the results?


    While clamoring for the government not to interfere in the market, the government is also required to implement protectionism.


    Do our domestic companies have fallen to this point and rely on their faces to survive?


    The government gives business time, but who gives the country time?


    International competition is so fierce that national development is like sailing against the water.


    Instead of consuming energy on these non-aggressive garbage companies, it is better to focus on supporting more dynamic emerging industries.


    Market competition is becoming more and more brutal. This is an inevitable rule of human development. If the company cannot withstand the challenge, then it will be closed sooner, so as not to waste social resources. "


    Opening the market and entering the era of free trade economy is both a challenge and an opportunity.


    The problem facing the Kingdom of Lombardy is not an isolated case. Many Austrian companies have similar problems. These companies are afraid to face international market competition and become obstacles to free trade.


    It is just that with the rise of emerging industries, the proportion of the national economy has become larger and larger, and the call for free trade has become higher and higher.


    Today, Austria ¡¯s claim to implement free trade has overwhelmed protectionist sentiment, and the Vienna government decided to implement economic reforms when the time for reform was ripe.


    Tofox kept talking, and he was still disciplined, and he couldn''t talk nonsense with his eyes open.


    Even if he was the representative of the Kingdom of Lombardy, he himself stood on the government''s stand and let him talk to the capitalists blindly, that would be impossible.


    It is only a high-level economic conference. Representatives of capitalists are not qualified to enter here, and the atmosphere is relatively moderate.


    Once entering the implementation stage, it is estimated that when the discussion is expanded, it will be lively.


    Franz can be sure that at the beginning of the expanded economic crisis, those who support free trade and those who oppose free trade will be in trouble, and maybe they will stage a full martial art.


    This is not much. At the meetings organized by the government, the capitalists will somewhat converge. The battle of the people is when the bayonets become popular on both sides.


    Knowing and knowing, Franz would not interfere. The differentiation of the bourgeoisie has always been his stated state policy. As long as the bourgeoisie is not monolithic, the imperial power is consolidated.


    So far, progress is very smooth. Because of the relationship of interests, emerging industry capitalists and traditional industry capitalists often have conflicts. This economic reform is just a microcosm.


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 Chapter 638： Financial market

    With the outbreak of the Second Industrial Revolution, the total industrial volume of all countries has grown like a snowball, and the demand for markets and industrial raw materials is also increasing.


    The Vienna government is eager to promote free trade. In addition to its domestic economic development needs, it also has an unspeakable strategic purpose.


    Once entering the era of free trade, Austria, which has an advantage in emerging industries, is bound to amplify this advantage and set a higher threshold later.


    If it goes well, it will appear in the near future: the British occupy the traditional textile and shipbuilding industries; Austria occupies the world industrial pattern of the emerging power, communications, and internal combustion engine industries.


    It can almost be said to replicate the economic rise of the German Empire, but Austria has a thick base and is itself the largest exporter of agricultural products in Europe. It is also backed by a vast colony.


    Britain and Austria have divided up the main players in the world''s industries. What should the remaining countries do?


    In particular, France, after the two countries, has no advantage in either the traditional British competition or the emerging industries with Austria.


    It is not technically impossible to keep up, mainly because the supply of industrial raw materials cannot be resolved. Unlike later generations, transportation in this era was less developed. Once the distance is too far, the cost goes up.


    It is too risky to defeat France militaryly. France is now a big country with a population of nearly 60 million. Even if the Italians did not contribute militaryly, they could still contribute in logistics.


    Two dogs fight, play off.


    Unless the war can be ended within a short period of time and the other party is completely destroyed, otherwise the winner is the fisherman.


    As long as you look at the map, people with a little military common sense know that France and Austria cannot win or lose in the short term, which is determined by geographical location.


    In contrast, in the economic downfall of France, the risks are much smaller and the success rate is much higher.


    Economically, Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are all competitors. Even if the London government likes to play continental balance, it can only be military balance. There is no economic way to play balance.


    The economies of France and Austria have long been out of balance, and the British have not thought about pulling out the French, which means enemies.


    Don''t talk about strategy, capitalists don''t have such a high degree of discipline. Making money is the number one priority. It can kill a competitor and earn more profits. Why refuse?


    No matter how big the threat in Austria is, that is also a future problem. Capitalists cannot give up money for potential danger.


    The most typical case is the rise of the former Soviet Union. In terms of threats alone, this is much more horrible than the current Austria, and for the benefit of capitalists, they still cooperate with the Soviets.


    In the era of free trade, the economy is determined by the market, and government intervention is relatively small. Take the London government of this era as an example, they hardly interfere in the market.


    Needless to say, once Austria joins the free trade system, vested interests will also promote the union of the two governments and pull all the remaining countries into the free trade system.


    There is no doubt that most European countries have no confidence to refuse. When everyone joins the free trade system, the French will be in trouble.


    Joining the game circle, they are not competitive, if they do not join the circle, they will fall into the awkward situation of a single machine.


    Originally, France was excluded from the European continent. Napoleon III worked hard for twenty years before it was reluctantly accepted by everyone. Now the single player is back to the previous state.


    Perhaps the British will abandon the free trade system someday, but it is absolutely impossible to give up in support of France. As long as the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, free trade is the sign of the British.


    Judging from the current situation, as long as they don''t die on their own, the British industry and commerce will be able to maintain competitiveness in the next few decades. This is the heritage of the old industrial power.


    ...


    Franz: "What''s the reaction of domestic public opinion?"


    Prime Minister Felix: "The voices of support and opposition are almost the same, and the two sides are fighting so much that they will not be able to tell the difference in a short time."


    Supporting free trade is not only emerging industries, but also agricultural products processing industries. They are all Austria''s advantageous industries and have sufficient confidence to participate in international competition.


    Joining the free trade system and reducing import and export tariffs, these industries are vested interests.


    Some people profit, and others have their interests damaged. For example, the cotton industry is the most staunch opponent. Once the tariff barriers are abandoned, the British will inevitably rob some of their markets.


    Of course, if these companies are competitive enough, they will also have the opportunity to go out and grab the British market. After all, the technological content of these industries is relatively low, and the technological gap between everyone is not large.


    If the labor cost is not higher in Austrian Africa, it is estimated that the domestic cotton textile industry will move. Once entering the free trade era, controlling costs has become an indispensable part of enterprises.


    Franz: "Then provide them with a platform for supporters and opponents to debate and eat ... people will judge."


    Originally, Franz wanted to say "the people who eat melons", but he just talked to him, and felt that it was out of place, and he changed to "the people" in time.


    "Your Majesty, I''m afraid it will make it worse. Many people have applied to the police station for demonstrations." Prime Minister Felix advised


    Franz shook his head: "It is because of the trouble that it is necessary to let them debate. Would these victims be willing to not give them a vent?"


    It is better for capitalists and capitalists to fight each other than for the government to end in person. Regardless of the outcome of the debate, reforms are needed.


    It''s just an extra layer of buffer, allowing the disadvantaged to shift the target of hatred.


    This is the due meaning. As a vested interest in reform, they can''t just take advantage of the benefits, and pulling hatred is one of their responsibilities.


    ...


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "His Majesty, our negotiations with the British have been blocked. On the whole, the two sides have reached an agreement, but the British have asked us to open up the financial industry.


    With the strength of the domestic financial community, once the financial market is opened, it is difficult for us to take advantage. "


    Not to mention dominance, the strength of the Austrian financial community is not as good as the French, let alone compared to the British. If the restrictions are lifted, it is basically the fate of being beaten.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said: "It is impossible to release financial restrictions. Domestic capital is restricted. How can foreign capital be unrestricted?


    Continue to talk to the British, allowing British capital to enter the securities market, but must comply with relevant laws.


    If the British continue to be entangled in financial issues, it will be fair that we will sign an agreement and the capital of the two countries will not enter each other''s financial markets. "


    Austria has never banned foreign capital from entering financial markets, but it has been subject to many restrictions. If you want to run freely in finance, wait for it to be confiscated by the management department!


    Unlike the London financial market, rule makers deliberately left a back door. The financial market in Vienna is often patched.


    Drilling a hole in the rules does not mean that you can make money. You must also be fast enough to complete the operation before the management department responds.


    After so many years of repairs, the loopholes in the Austrian financial market are now very few. If you want to cut wool unscrupulously, the difficulty factor will increase greatly.


    "Do not enter each other''s financial markets", this is all a joke.


    It doesn''t matter for Austria. The domestic financial industry is still in the stage of capital accumulation, and even if it wants to reach out to the London financial market, it does not have enough strength.


    From the British standpoint, it''s different. The London financial market is the financial center of the world, bringing together capital from all over the world to play here.


    Except for a few lucky people who can make money from it, the vast majority of the rest are harvested by the British consortium.


    Foreign capital entering the London financial market is a fat sheep for the British financial consortium. Why should they refuse entry?


    The British were the first to complete the Industrial Revolution. In the early years, with the advantages of the world''s factories, they accumulated a lot of capital, and there has been a surplus of capital since 20 years ago.


    Originally, the United States could rise in time and space, that is, in order for the British to vent their domestic excess capital, the country of natural choice would not have been so easy to develop.


    Austria was able to rise, and in the early years it also relied on British capital. It''s just that Franz took advantage of the economic crisis and the advantages of rule makers to pit British capital halfway through.


    Now that the British want to open up financial markets in Austria, they are actually scared.


    It is enough to detonate the economic crisis in advance. This can only be regarded as insufficient. I will pay attention to it next time.


    But the rules are desperate. Many seemingly inconspicuous rules have little impact in normal times. Once an economic crisis breaks out, they can often cause a fatal blow.


    These rules are pre-established and public. It belongs to the rules of the game and didn''t notice that it was their own problem, which made them bitter.


    The same trick, the British are playing. London''s financial markets also have similar rules, specifically designed to pit uninformed migrants.


    It ¡¯s just that people like double-labeling, and they use the rules to pit others, which is a clever means; if others use the rules to pit, they can''t bear it.


    learn from mistakes. After learning lessons, British capitalists wanted to remove these rule restrictions.


    Franz was also in a dilemma, and he wanted to tell the British that this was a complete consideration.


    The same tricks cannot be played all the time. As the market continues to regulate, there are simply not so many traps to set.


    Unfortunately, no one can believe this. From the original water supply and rail monopoly project of the Vienna government to the recent explosion of the economic crisis, British capital has suffered heavy losses.


    From the standpoint of Austria, these are all normal operations, and they are all in line with the rules of the game; but from the standpoint of British capital, these are huge pits.


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 Chapter 639： Yang Mou

    After half a year of negotiations, Britain and Austria finally reached an agreement. On November 12, 1877, representatives of the two countries signed the Anglo-Austrian Free Trade Agreement in Paris, and Austria officially joined the free trade system.


    I have to say that the Paris Conference is a comedy. It was originally intended to reconcile conflicts among countries and eliminate international conflicts. As a result, many unrelated treaties were born.


    Think about it, anyway, it was also a high-level meeting of various countries.


    Digression is inevitable, everything is for political achievement. So far, eight treaties have been produced at the Paris conference, involving most European countries.


    This is still only on the bright side. No one can know how many secret appointments are in the secret. In short, the Paris conference did not open.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV slammed the glass and scolded: "Damn Englishman, **** Austrian idiot, they must be intentional!"


    Napoleon IV''s guess was correct. The British-Olympic free trade negotiations actually took place in Vienna, and went to Paris to sign a treaty, which was strongly demanded by the British.


    The reason is needless to say, the French people arrange Queen Victoria so much, and the London government cannot help but respond!


    Diplomatic protests ca n¡¯t stop the French mouth. French newspapers dare to publish even the emperor ¡¯s lace news, let alone the Queen of England?


    From the original "curse", now it has developed into peach-colored news, and even **** stories have appeared, the content is unsightly.


    The strait can''t block the spread of entertainment gossip. Through the spread of these newspapers and novels, it has long crossed the ocean and entered Britain, and spread it secretly.


    It''s one thing to make content unpleasant, but this is too degrading and makes British people very upset. Everyone is asking the London government to stop the bad behavior of the French.


    Of course, the British royal family should play a major role. Under pressure from all sides, the London government naturally has to take action.


    Since the French can''t be blocked, make a big news, divert everyone''s attention, and knock on the French by the way.


    The British-Olympic Free Trade Agreement is undoubtedly the best killer, directly hitting the French people. Once it is not handled well, France, which is already behind, will really fall.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen: "Your Majesty, now is not the time to care about them. The priority is to minimize the impact.


    Britain and Austria have reached an agreement. It is estimated that it will not be long before the two countries will take action to attract more countries to join the free trade system.


    The big European nations that are now outside the free trade system are us and Spain. At the moment, we must keep the Spaniards, otherwise we will be in trouble. "


    I have to admit that the British diplomacy is powerful. In the past few decades, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, and the Nordic Federation have joined.


    Now that Austria has joined the free trade system, the remaining Switzerland, the German Federal Empire, Greece, and Montenegro will naturally join the free trade system.


    France has once again been isolated, and the only remaining Spain must seize it anyway. Fortunately, the Spanish royal family was supported by Napoleon III, a proper pro-French.


    Foreign Minister Montero: "It''s not that simple. The Spaniards may not stand with us this time.


    There are too many chips in the hands of Britain and Austria, and the price they can give will be much higher than ours.


    Our advantage is mainly the Spanish government''s pro-law, but it is difficult to say how effective this advantage can be in the face of interests.


    The situation is now very clear, and it is our turn to make a decision. This semi-free trade model, which worked previously, is now the worst option. "


    The "semi-free trade system" is an economic policy formulated by Napoleon III with reference to the economic policies of European countries and according to the actual situation of France.


    In simple terms, it is to implement duty-free or low tariffs on industrial raw materials that France needs, and to implement trade protection policies for commodities that can be produced in the country.


    To a certain extent, before that, the economic policies of the two countries were similar, and they were protecting domestic industry and commerce.


    Unfortunately, Austria seized the opportunity of the second industrial revolution and took the lead in completing the industrial transformation. It also has agriculture as its support, and is now able to participate in international competition.


    France is different. Not to mention its lack of resources, domestic capitalists do not like to invest in manufacturing.


    Even when Napoleon III encouraged the development of manufacturing, it failed to change the nature of French capital''s preference for usury.


    Insufficient funds flowing into the manufacturing industry will naturally lag behind in industrial development. The core factor causing all this is essentially the lack of raw materials for French local industry.


    Although France was also a colonial empire, it was also a desert empire. Most of the vast colonies are deserts, with relatively insufficient colonial output.


    Coupled with the annexation of the more resource-poor Italian region, France''s resource crisis has become more serious and it has to rely on imports.


    At present, more than 70% of the industrial raw material exports in the world are monopolized by Britain and Austria. In order to crack down on competitors, Yingao, which has the right to price raw materials, artificially coerced the market price of raw materials.


    By relying on imported industrial raw materials to develop industry, the cost naturally rises. In international competition, the competitiveness of French industrial and commercial products is obviously insufficient.


    Minister of Finance Allen: "Her Marquis, joining the free trade system is easy to say. If it is implemented, we must first consider whether the domestic industry and commerce can withstand the shock.


    According to statistics from the Paris Daily, the overall cost of our domestic industrial and commercial products is 2.9% higher than that of the British and 2.7% higher than that of Austria.


    However, the high cost of domestic industrial production is a fact. If market protection is liberalized, we will be at a disadvantage when facing international competition. "


    The high cost of industrial production is an unsolvable problem. Unless the price of raw materials is hit down, otherwise there is no solution.


    Napoleon IV: "If the cost of industrial production differs by two or three percentage points, it does not seem to be irreparable.


    The capital of Britain and Austria also needs to make money. They cannot sell at cost, so domestic companies are nothing more than making less.


    The government can also reduce this gap by reducing taxes. As long as the first wave of shocks has been weathered, I believe that domestic companies can gain a firm foothold in the competition.


    Most unfortunately, we can also rely on distance and advantages to keep the local market and not make the situation worse. "


    After hearing Napoleon IV''s words, Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen was shocked and hurriedly discouraged: "Your Majesty, things are not so simple. This gap is the overall gap of all industries combined.


    If it is specific to an industry, the cost gap may still be enlarged to 20-30%, which is no longer enough to adjust the tax rate. "


    Just kidding, the data published in the newspaper, God knows how much water, no one knows whether it is through data analysis or guessing out of thin air.


    The French government does not have a special statistical agency. When data is needed, it is estimated by economic experts. The government then processes art according to demand.


    Allen did not want to change all this. As Minister of Finance, he knew too much the truth, but the French people couldn''t accept the fact that they were not as good as those of Britain and Austria.


    Not to mention now, after the French-Prussian War, the French people did not admit that they were not as good as Germany.


    World War I was said to be caused by the contradiction between Germany and France, and actually caused by the pride of the French. The arrogance of the French was defeated in World War I, and there were lying corpses of World War II.


    Rather than dare to publish the real numbers, it is better to simply not count, everyone is pretending to be confused.


    In the free trade system, slogans are usually used. If it is taken seriously, it will die.


    In addition to the advantages of the financial industry, most industries in France will be affected. The usury empire was born for no reason.


    Napoleon IV frowned, and no doubt he was beaten again. This feeling was very unpleasant, and it seemed that his emperor was very ignorant.


    "Then how to solve the problem at hand? The British and Austrian countries are engaged in a free trade system together. Most European countries have joined in, and the remaining countries can not persist for long.


    By that time, not only Europe, but the whole world will be covered by the free trade system. Can France really stand alone? "


    Napoleon IV did not understand it, but he understood it too. The free trade system plagued by the British is a conspiracy in itself, and even if it is known, it cannot be stopped.


    Now the French industry has not broken out, and it can still be separated for the time being. Once the domestic industry and commerce develops further, France will have to join in.


    Of course, you can choose to challenge the world. The original time and space Germans provoked war only because they lacked raw materials and markets and lacked the right to speak in the free trade system.


    The situation in France is naturally much better than that of the German Empire, but the crisis still exists. Unless the manufacturing industry is not developed, the crisis will be detonated sooner or later.


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 Chapter 640： French new plan

    Since ancient times, it has been easy to find problems and difficult to solve. Everyone can see the development difficulties facing France, and it is still a difficult problem to get rid of them.


    Minister of Finance Alan: "Your Majesty, learn from the Austrians to develop colonies! France has more than 10 million square colonies. As long as it is developed, most of the domestic industrial raw materials can be solved."


    "Developing a colony" is not the first time it has been proposed. As early as Napoleon III, the French government formulated an ambitious colonial development plan.


    To this end, the French government has also launched a large-scale immigration program, which has millions of immigrants from the Balkans, Italy, and the mainland, filling North Africa.


    The influx of immigrants has promoted the development of French Africa to a certain extent. Unfortunately, it ended in failure.


    It is not that the French government does not work hard, it is useless to work hard. Except for the development of some precious minerals, other industries have not developed.


    This is completely different from Austria. Austrian Africa can develop. There is a group of nobles and people who like farming, which has developed a plantation economy in the local area.


    With more people settling in, the income of the colonial government also went up, the infrastructure gradually improved, and after the improvement of transportation, the surrounding minerals were gradually developed, forming a virtuous circle.


    French Africa is different. French people have no love for farming. Everyone is only interested in precious metals such as gold and silver mines, and industries with low returns such as farms and plantations, no one is willing to invest.


    The French are reluctant to invest, let alone other immigrants. Even if you want to build your own farm, plantation, you have to have money in your pocket!


    Private capital is unwilling to enter, all relying on the French government''s investment, naturally cannot persist for several years.


    The local economy has not developed, and the mining industry is still cheaper with indigenous people. In this context, the French colonial development plan soon went bankrupt.


    Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa: "Her marquis, it is so easy to restart the colonial development plan.


    The biggest problem is that people are unwilling to invest in colonies. Even if they invest, they are only interested in mineral resources. There are too few people willing to invest in other fields.


    The cost of trying to develop a colony on the strength of the government alone is too great. "


    Finance Minister Allen: "We can increase government investment and introduce policies to encourage people to develop in the colonies. As long as we persist, we will succeed sooner or later.


    Whatever the cost, it must be done. France has no shortage of technology. The domestic industrial development lags behind Britain and Austria, mainly because we lack sufficient cheap industrial raw materials.


    If we cannot change the distress of industrial raw materials, our industry will never develop! "


    The Minister of Economy, Elsa, shook her head: "Her marquis, you should talk to the nationalists and idealists outside, and they may support you.


    In fact, we all know that domestic nobles, capitalists, and even ordinary people do not think so.


    Shouting a few slogans is okay. If we really ask everyone to invest money in colonial construction, the first thing we can''t avoid is the issue of income.


    There is also a gap between the colonies and the colonies. On the surface, we are the third largest colonial empire in the world with unlimited scenery; but we have to admit that the value gap between our colonies, Britain and Austria, is too great.


    You do n¡¯t think that the vast desert is also valuable?


    After removing the bad land, less than a third of the territory is left. A large part of this land is subject to geographical conditions and has no development value.


    Even if it is developed, it may not be able to meet domestic demand. At least our largest coal resource is not available in French Africa. "


    This is a real problem. Most of the French colonies, like Austria, are concentrated on the African continent, and most of them are in desert areas.


    The harsh natural conditions and climatic environment have become the biggest difficulties constraining the development of French Africa. Investment and returns are not proportional, and capital will naturally abandon them.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen said indefinitely: "Coal resources are only found for a short period of time, which does not mean that there is no such thing in French Africa. We have too little development in these areas, and we can always find them if we continue.


    Nuoda''s African continent cannot be without coal resources. Be patient and send more prospecting teams to find out. There will always be gains. "


    When he said that, Allen had no confidence. France had a long history of coal shortage. In order to solve the shortage of coal resources, Napoleon III sent a large number of prospecting teams.


    It can not be said that there is no harvest at all, and a lot of coal mines have been discovered. Unfortunately, the reserves are too low and the development is difficult, and most of the coal mines have no economic value.


    To say that the prospecting team does not work hard, that is too unjust. There is no such thing as a coal mine.


    Secretary of the Army Patrice McMahon countered: "Her Marquis, this is only theoretical. In fact, the distribution of mineral resources is determined by God. It is not that the land area is large, there must be rich minerals.


    If you want to solve the problem of coal shortage, it is better to find solutions directly from our neighbors than to hope that you are not pinned in unrealistic illusions. "


    Patrice McMahon is a hawk in the French government, claiming to seize territories west of the Rhine, and is incompatible with the doves led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen. (Belgium, Rhineland, and parts of Baden)


    Now that coal resources are involved, Patrice McMahon immediately took advantage of the topic and advocated a strategy of expanding to Central Europe.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Alan uncritically accused: "Honest Marshal, if you can make Britain and Austria neutral, I don''t mind developing towards China and Europe.


    If this is not possible, it is best to dispel this unrealistic illusion, unless you want to experience another anti-French war across Europe. "


    Secretary of the Army Patrice McMahon smiled sneer and said disdainfully, "Coward!"


    "Now the international situation is very obvious. The hatred between the two countries is as deep as the sea. The second Russia-Prussian war may break out at any time, and it is simply unable to interfere in our actions.


    Without the participation of the two countries, the Spanish government was affected by us, the Italian region was annexed by us, Switzerland declared eternal neutrality, and the Nordic Federation could not be reached in the north. What is the anti-French alliance?


    As long as we are fast enough to create the established facts, small countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal dare not send troops at all.


    The British Army has limited strength. The only effective intervention is Austria. What is there to fear? "


    Without experiencing the failure of the Franco-Prussian War, the French were still proud. The Russian Empire did not fall behind. For political needs, the French government assumed the world''s first army.


    After a long time, I heard more touted, and the French military floated. Patrice McMahon was also inevitably affected, and gradually ignored other countries.


    Foreign Minister Montero reminded: "His Marshal, one-to-one does not exist. Britain and Austria will certainly join forces. Perhaps the Army can ignore their threats, but the Navy cannot.


    If we cannot win the war in the short term, we will face a protracted blockade. Besides, food alone is a big problem. "


    Now the French are very confident in their own strength. The newspapers are bragging every day and listening for a long time. The Paris government is also confident in its own strength.


    Of course, the high-level government has not been completely lost, and at most it has confidence in the Army. As for the navy, let''s forget it. The royal navy is so prosperous that the French do not have the confidence to challenge.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Allen waved his hand: "Digression. Today we are convening an economic conference to discuss how to resolve the issue of Austria''s joining the free trade system, not a military conference."


    Seemingly understatement, it is actually warning Patrice McMahon to pass. The economic conference is the government''s job, and the military cannot intervene.


    Although the Secretary of the Army is also a member of the government, in actual work, his powers have been limited to the military field, and the government''s economic policy has nothing to do with them.


    ...


    Napoleon IV rubbed his forehead and wondered when the French government was used to quarreling.


    Controversy in the cabinet is fairly harmonious. If it is to expand the meeting, it may even lead to hand-to-hand combat.


    The relationship between the people below is not good, which is naturally beneficial to the emperor as arbiter, but it is a great harm to the efficiency of the government.


    When everyone comes up with a result, everything is late. In order to improve government efficiency, Napoleon IV often had to end the game in person.


    This approach is very harmful to the imperial power. But there was no way to arrange for his men to join, everyone did not buy it at all, Napoleon IV could only go on his own.


    For example, the plan to restart the colonial development proposed by the Minister of Finance is obviously unpopular.


    If Napoleon IV wanted to restart the colonial development plan, he had to personally give him a platform.


    Seeing that the quarrel was inconclusive, Napoleon IV interrupted: "Don''t discuss the solution for the time being, just list the plans first and see how many options we have.


    If there is no choice, even the worst solution is better than no solution. We ca n¡¯t wait anyway, it ¡¯s chronic suicide! "


    Obviously, they have little choice. As long as we join the free trade system, we must solve the problem of raw materials.


    As for relying on the power of capital to promote industrial technological innovation, reduce production costs, maintain market competitiveness, and thus maintain current market share.


    Sorry, this is idealism. There is no shortage of capital in France, which does not mean that France has no shortage of capital.


    At first, everyone disliked the low rate of return of the real industry and was unwilling to invest in the real industry. If you join the free trade system, increase your competitors, and further thin out your profits, can you still count on capitalists to fail to invest?


    Resuming the colonial development plan may not be the best option, but it is the only viable option right now.


    In addition, this plan will not be rewarded in a short period of time. It will take another ten or twenty years for the real benefits to be realized.


    Not to mention that it can completely solve the problem of insufficient raw materials in France, but most industrial raw materials can be self-sufficient and can be done.


    The prerequisite is that the French plan can be successful and the colony is really developed, otherwise it should be embarrassed.


    Forced by reality, with the support of Napoleon IV, the French government passed the Minister of Finance''s "Restart Colonial Development Plan" with a slight advantage.


    ...


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 Chapter 641： Disrupt

    The French restarted the colonial development plan, which caused a stir. With this successful example in Austria, no one can be sure that the French will fail.


    In recent years, France has gradually become disadvantaged in international competition. The biggest problem is that the domestic economic development has encountered a bottleneck and cannot keep up with the pace of Britain and Austria.


    Especially in the last two years, the economic growth rate of France has dropped sharply, while the economies of Britain and Austria have continued to soar.


    It can be seen from the economic aggregate that Britain, which was originally surpassed by the French, is now showing signs of catching up.


    This is not a small problem. The total population of the British Isles is only over 31 million, and now France has a population of nearly 60 million.


    Calculating per capita income alone, the income of the French people is only 60% of that of the British.


    This is mainly due to the hindrance of the Italian region, especially the southern Italian region, where the local or agricultural economy has hardly developed in recent years.


    If we calculate the total amount of industry, this gap will be even more disparate. The total industrial output of Greater France is less than half of that of the British and less than 40% of that of Austria.


    Over time, this gap continues to widen. In this era, you have not realized the power of industry, but you can clearly feel that you have no money in your pocket.


    At its peak, French fiscal revenue was close to the British, and during the Napoleon III era, it was still possible to compete with the British. Now France''s fiscal revenue is a little higher than the British mainland.


    This is the effect of the butterfly effect. The Italian region is divided into two. At the peak of France + half of Italy + colonies, it is not surprising that fiscal revenues are closer to the British.


    However, the amount of water in it is very large, and the real economy accounts for a very small proportion. The processing and manufacturing industry accounts for only about 10% of the French economy. The rest is not agriculture, but also the financial industry, and some service industries. The largest proportion.


    What is vain is vain, and not because of beautiful lies.


    Since the last economic crisis, France''s bubble economy has been burst. In the absence of an industrial pillar, the financial industry alone cannot support an empire.


    ...


    As the biggest beneficiary of developing a colony, the Vienna government is undoubtedly the most aware of the benefits.


    If the benefits are not big enough, even if Franz persists, Austrian Africa will not develop where it is today.


    In colloquial terms, once the colonies were developed, industrial raw materials would not worry, and commodity sales markets would also be available.


    Now the market of Austrian Africa is not weaker than that of Spain. All Austrian colonies add up. This market is almost the same as the Popo Federation.


    This is just the beginning. There are more than 20 million square kilometers. The development potential is not comparable to that of the Popo Federation.


    It is by virtue of this reserved land and the large local market that Austria can rise to become the world''s largest industrial country.


    Since the French restarted the colonial plan, the Austrian government has been vigilant. The French Empire is now very large. If the last shortcoming is solved, it will also be a threat to Austria.


    Minister of Economy Reinhard Hardegen: "French economic development is constrained by industrial raw materials and is now approaching its limits. Now the French government''s restart of its colonial development plan is clearly a self-help movement.


    If the French plan succeeds, and we want to economically defeat France, it will be a bubble.


    The European continent is small and cannot accommodate so many large countries. With the development of industry, conflicts between countries will continue to increase in the future, and there may even be a war that will sweep across Europe.


    If the French cannot be suppressed on the occasion, the French will inevitably collide with us in the future, which cannot be prevented by personal strength.


    For the long-term stability of the empire, we need to eliminate this hidden danger in advance. I propose action against the French to undermine their colonial development plans. "


    No vigilance, who makes Napoleon so powerful? Even after so many years, the Vienna government has never relaxed their vigilance.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "I oppose that the French colonial development plan has failed once. It is also unknown whether this time will succeed.


    We must not allow France and Austria to oppose each other ahead of time because of uncertain risks.


    If we start because there may be a threat, then there is a threat from the Popo Federation, Russia, and Britain. Do we still have to fight against the world? "


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Reinhard Haldergen countered: "It''s different. The British are sea powers. Although they threaten us, they are not fatal.


    The Pope Federation and the Russian Empire are hostile to each other and have consumed most of their energy. We just have to play a balance among them.


    The only exception is France, which is a right-of-way country like us, and its military strength is very close. Our main advantage is economic.


    If the French make up this shortcoming, the French government will likely embark on the road of external expansion again. We can''t watch Napoleon''s old thing repeat itself! "


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "It''s not that serious. Colonial development is not an overnight problem. It requires decades of continuous investment.


    Judging from the current situation, the French people are not enthusiastic about the development of colonies, and only the funds that the French government can invest in colonial development are limited.


    Everyone knows what a French colony looks like. They are basically deserts and wastelands, and there are not many areas suitable for human habitation.


    The colonies of French America and Asia are too far away and the area is not large enough to be ignored for the time being. French people should not care about it in the short term.


    Those with real development potential are, in fact, French Algeria, Egypt, half Tunisia, and half Morocco. These areas are also suitable for some coastal land.


    According to the information we have collected, these areas are relatively scarce in mineral resources. Many rich minerals have been found, and most of them are difficult to develop because of natural conditions.


    Areas suitable for agricultural production will not exceed 400,000 square kilometers. Even if the plantation economy is developed, it is unknown whether it will succeed under external competition. "


    (Note the fertile soil areas suitable for agricultural production in the above countries: 210,000 square kilometers in Algeria, 220,000 square kilometers in Morocco, 70,000 square kilometers in Tunisia, and 35,000 square kilometers in Egypt)


    The Desert Empire is such a tragedy. The French occupy less than 30% of the African continent, and they occupy three-quarters of the desert in the African continent.


    In addition to its relatively large area, the third colonial empire in the world does not necessarily have the same benefits as the Dutch, at least the Nanyang region is sufficiently wealthy.


    Prime Minister Felix: "You can''t underestimate the French, their heritage is still very solid. If the French government is determined, they will have the financial resources to complete the colonial development plan.


    Regardless of the development of all colonies, as long as Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt are developed, the overall national strength of the French can increase by 20-30%.


    This is also a threat to us. But this is a future issue, and it is too early to talk about these.


    It is too extreme to directly destroy the French colonial development plan. Things have not yet reached that point, and the French have outweighed the gains in advance.


    Now secretly creating some trouble for them, it is enough to delay their colonial development plan. The longer the time drags on, the better it is for us. "


    Destruction is inevitable. Britain, France and Austria are allies and competitors. If you can suppress one of them, everyone will not mind the underworld.


    Franz nodded in agreement, even if he had to turn his face.


    French talents have announced a plan that has not yet been implemented, and they can wait until they are halfway through.


    The destruction in the early stage is just like what the French government did during the colonial development in Austria.


    It was just that the French were also busy expanding their colonies. They had limited strength on the African continent and could not invest much resources.


    Later, after a large number of immigrants flooded into the African continent, Austria''s strength on the African continent increased sharply. Everyone wanted to destroy it, but they couldn''t.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: "The Paris conference is about to end. At that time, everyone''s sphere of influence is delimited. If we want to take action, we must consider the positions of countries.


    At present, our core is to strive for sufficient development time. If you want to delay the French colonization plan, it is best to start economically and avoid direct military conflict. "


    ...


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 Chapter 642： Monetary Hegemony-New Compound Standard

    "Welcome everyone to listen to Austrian Economic Online, my host is Bonny.


    Today, let''s talk about a topic that everyone cares most about-gold.


    Everyone knows that gold is wealth, and the Aegis that we use every day is based on gold. It can be said that gold is closely related to our lives, and no one can do without it.


    In the past month, the price of gold in the Vienna gold trading market rose by 7%, setting a new high in the past two years.


    Now connect economist Professor Brigitte Foss to understand the impact of the rise in gold prices. "


    "Dididi ..."


    Moderator: "Hello Professor Bridget Foss, can you hear me?"


    ...


    Bridget Foss: "I can hear you."


    Moderator: "Professor Bridget Foss, the price of gold has risen recently and everyone is very concerned.


    Can you talk about the impact of rising gold prices on the world economy? "


    Bridget Foss: "Okay, host."


    "We all know that gold is a cherished metal, and usually exists directly as currency or standard. The price has always been stable, even if there is little fluctuation.


    The price of gold has increased by 7% in the last month, which can be said to be both unexpected and expected.


    You may say that my words contradict each other, which is not logical at all, in fact it is not contradictory at all.


    Unexpectedly, that is the existence of gold as a currency and its standard, and its own value is unchanged. Under normal circumstances, even if there is fluctuation, it is impossible to rise so much.


    But in addition to being a currency, gold itself is a commodity. Since it is a commodity, the price is determined by the market, and a short-term rise is also normal. "


    "Besides the halo as a currency, we will analyze the reasons for the rise in the price of gold as a commodity, and everyone will understand.


    In the Vienna gold trading market, rising gold prices are not alone. At about the same time, the price of gold in the London gold exchange market also rose year-on-year.


    The direct reason for the rise in the gold price was two months ago. More than ten gold mining giants, including South African Mining Group, the British Daos Gold Mining Group, etc., announced the maintenance of their equipment and reduced their gold capacity.


    This decision directly led to a decrease in the amount of gold circulating in the global gold market by 20 tons last month, and the supply and demand of the market naturally increased.


    Equipment maintenance is temporary, and the gold mining giants also want to make money, and the production capacity will be restored soon.


    But whether gold prices can return to normal levels immediately is not necessarily the case. With the development of the times, the gold standard has become the mainstream of the times.


    In recent years, the world economy has developed rapidly, and the demand for money has been increasing.


    Everyone''s demand for gold as the standard gold is also increasing. However, the amount of gold mined has not increased simultaneously.


    In order to meet the currency demand in the market, countries continue to increase leverage, and the exchange rate between nominal and gold has not changed, and the risk of additional currency issuance has actually appeared.


    This time the exchange rate of gold and multinational currencies has risen, there are factors in this regard. The standard is the inflation caused by the large number of currencies issued by various countries.


    In this regard, we need not worry, the exchange value of Aegis and gold is still stable.


    Here I suggest everyone, if it is not urgently needed, it is best not to hold a large amount of foreign exchange.


    Because no one knows, when the money in your hands may become waste paper.


    Judging from the current situation, the currencies of several countries in Europe have experienced substantial depreciation. If these countries do not stop their currency issuance, it will sooner or later lead to disaster. "


    Moderator: "Professor Bridget Foss, just now you mentioned that some countries have insufficient gold reserves, which has led to inflation.


    So how should these countries deal with this situation? "


    Bridget Foss: "The easiest way is to use the new replica approach.


    Don''t get me wrong, the new complex standard I proposed is not a traditional gold-silver complex standard system, but a more advanced quadratic standard method.


    For most countries, gold is not enough for a while. Everyone wants to maintain the gold standard system. What should we do?


    After research, I found that using the new complex standard method can perfectly solve this problem.


    To put it simply, it is to use reliable international currencies instead of gold, as the standard currency for money.


    This is equivalent to using one piece of gold, serving as two standard gold, issuing two currencies, and guaranteeing normal payment. This quadratic standard method, I call it: the new multiple standard method. "


    ...


    Don''t know when it started, Franz also developed the habit of listening to the radio, although he knew it was bragging.


    The so-called rise in the price of gold is actually a man-in-the-middle battle against the currencies of other countries by the two gold-producing countries in Britain and Austria.


    So-called gold production capacity, isn''t this the gold mining country?


    In order to increase the competitiveness of their currencies, Britain and Austria have been controlling gold exports, artificially creating trouble for competitors.


    For the gold standard countries, if there is not enough gold reserves, it will be terrible.


    The demand for currency in the market will not be reduced because of insufficient gold reserves. As a last resort, everyone can only increase the leverage of currency issuance.


    This is what Britain and Austria want to see. The higher the leverage, the greater the risk. It can''t be seen in a period of good economic development. Once there is a change, the collapse will collapse, and there is no ability to resist risks.


    The struggle between Britain and Austria for currency hegemony is fierce, and it does not prevent the two countries from joining forces to jointly control the pricing power of gold and first strike other competitors.


    It can be said from the beginning that the gold standard was a huge pit set by the British to the world. This huge pit is still a conspiracy. Even if you know that there are risks, everyone has to jump inside.


    Regardless, gold is relatively stable. Even if it is artificially manipulated, it is impossible to play too hi! If we play too much, it will also affect the interests of Britain and Austria.


    It is not that no country wants to get rid of this huge pit, but it all fails in the end. Facts have proved that countries with a silver standard of play have been pitted even worse.


    In the middle and late 19th century, silver has been in a depreciating state, and this fluctuation is much larger than gold.


    Both Britain and Austria are countries with a gold standard. For their own benefit, the price of gold will also be stabilized. The so-called market fluctuations are just obstacles to the currencies of other countries.


    This amplitude is usually only a few points and does not last. After a few months, the market will return to normal.


    Simply put, as long as governments eat gold, the price of gold will rise immediately. When everyone stops eating gold, many markets will return to normal.


    This increase is still targeted. If the British pound or Aegis is used to buy, there is no such problem.


    If you want to import gold, the tariff is still indispensable. If you directly hold Aegis and British pounds as the standard gold, you can also achieve the purpose, and there is still a tariff on buying gold.


    In essence, this is a means of promoting currency hegemony, but it is a little more vague.


    ...


    After listening to a broadcast, Franz hung up the phone and said, "Frederer, go and ask where the radio research and development has progressed. This interesting news should be shared with the world."


    Until the radio came out, wireless broadcasting was naturally impossible to talk about. Franz now listens to cable radio, a technology that was born with the birth of the telephone.


    In simple terms, it is to connect many telephone lines in series and receive the same information source.


    This high technology is naturally not something that ordinary people can enjoy. Listening to the radio requires at least a phone call and paying high radio fees.


    At present, there are fewer than 20 cities in the world with broadcasting, and the number of broadcasting users is less than 50,000.


    Austria is at the forefront of the industrial revolution, and radio started relatively early. At present, Vienna has more than 5,000 paying subscribers and is the city with the highest radio coverage in the world.


    This number is approaching the limit. Want to increase broadcast coverage unless wireless radio is born.


    The number of listeners is limited, so it is impossible for radio programs to be colorful. In addition to the news, there are only popular current affairs reviews. Occasionally a few songs, a few jokes, even entertainment programs.


    The only benefit is probably no advertising, not that broadcasters don''t want to charge advertising fees, mainly because there are too few users to receive a few dollars.


    Moreover, the customers now being served are all high-end users, so there is no money maker, and everyone wants high-end services.


    Frederick shrugged and replied, "I don''t need my father. I just went to see it yesterday. It''s progressing very slowly, and the propagation distance is still 1,200 yards (about 1097 meters). . "


    No way, who makes Franz''s memory bad? The principle of radio has long been forgotten, and now it can only be played by scientists.


    "One thousand and two hundred yards", this number is far below Franz''s expectations. Don''t talk about radiotelephones, even for intercoms, it''s a bit stubborn.


    Franz sighed: "Forget it, let them experiment slowly! Scientific research is all luck, and it is useless."


    This was for Frederick, and it was also for himself.


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 Chapter 643： Technology

    In the late 19th century, the second industrial revolution began to exert its full force, and technological innovation continued to emerge.


    As the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Austria first enjoyed the dividends of technological progress, and the domestic economic development train ran directly on the fast track.


    By the end of 1877, 80% of Austria''s cities had electricity, and the remaining cities were in progress.


    This speed is beyond everyone''s imagination, and the root cause of all this is the advancement of technology.


    No one expected that power generation technology would make another breakthrough in a short time. The power of the generator has increased, and the coal consumption has been reduced to 450 grams to 630 grams kilowatt-hours.


    This disparity is mainly due to the quality of coal. Austria''s power plants are privately owned and naturally do not require uniform government coal standards.


    Second, there is the gap in power generation technology. Different power plants and power generation technologies have also begun to widen the gap, and a new round of winners will soon be launched.


    While the cost of power generation has fallen, the Austrian metallurgical industry has also made breakthrough progress. The price of copper in the market has fallen sharply, leading to a decline in the cost of wire production.


    The drastic reduction in costs has made the establishment of a power supply network no longer a dream and laid a decisive foundation for the popularization of electricity.


    The popularity of electricity has brought not only a revolution in lighting technology, but also an industrial revolution. Electricity-powered machinery and equipment have sprung up like mushrooms.


    In addition to power technology, there is also a major development in internal combustion engine technology. This inter-generational invention directly swept the steam engine into the garbage dump.


    Of course, this will take time, and the steam engine is still the mainstream of the times. Even Austria, which is at the forefront of the industrial revolution, has just begun to experiment with internal combustion engine equipment.


    But the potential of internal combustion engines has been seen by everyone. Capital is profit-by-profit. After realizing the huge potential of internal combustion engines, the number of companies developing internal combustion engines has increased rapidly.


    In particular, companies engaged in machinery and equipment manufacturing cannot keep up with the times if they do not start the new power R & D project.


    Quantitative change causes qualitative change. With more people involved, there will always be results. For example: internal combustion engine cars were born in advance.


    Of course, limited by power technology, internal combustion engine cars of this era have no practical value. A car that has to be serviced once every thirty to forty kilometers has obviously no economic value.


    The cars in the market are steam-powered cars. However, because the noise is too loud, the brakes are not flexible, and accidents are prone to accidents, so it is prohibited to use them in cities.


    Although the steam engine car is bulky and inconvenient to use, it runs relatively slowly and its load capacity is good. This black technology device is usually active in mines.


    Occasionally, there are locals who are not afraid of death, and use this steam engine version of the large car. This is not a big idea. If the size of the car is small, where should the steam engine be placed?


    Franz has always admired these warriors. Without their death spirit, the Austrian automotive industry would not have developed so fast.


    As the so-called market exists, there is production. After realizing the needs of the local tyrants, automobile companies began to develop internal combustion engine vehicles.


    Of course, there are deviations. According to Franz, there are still people who make electric cars.


    It''s not about installing batteries, but it doesn''t have the technology, but it''s about installing a small generator directly, and then installing an electric motor as the power system.


    Can it be done, Franz doesn''t know. Anyway, the final volume of this car is definitely not small.


    As the volume becomes larger, its own weight goes up. If you want to run, you can only increase the power of the motor, and by the way, increase the power of the generator.


    This is a vicious cycle. This year, the more powerful the mechanical equipment, the larger the volume, the self-weight will increase, and the problem is fed back again.


    In this respect, this super-era car has lost market competitiveness in the development process.


    Technological innovation is worth encouraging. Even if it fails in the end, it can also summarize lessons learned.


    After seeing this news in the news, Franz just smiled and did not interfere.


    An enterprise must survive for a long time without taking a few detours and learning from lessons.


    If the business operator''s vision is unsatisfactory, or if his own judgment is insufficient, then it will end sooner or later. Such enterprises have no salvage value at all.


    One step ahead is genius, one step ahead is lunatic. A few steps ahead, Franz didn''t know what it was, maybe he would become a martyr!


    Who knows? Many scientific and technological innovations are inadvertently inserted. In the event that the company is lucky, it will make other valuable by-products on the road to death, and it will also make a lot of money.


    For example: make the motor smaller and more powerful; or make the generator smaller, all of which can be achieved under existing industrial conditions.


    There are many similar advance projects, such as: electric power trains.


    In the end, the development of an electric power train failed, but a tram was unexpectedly produced.


    This is also fortunate. The Austrian railway company, which invested heavily in research and development, directly switched to urban transportation.


    Trams are obviously more competitive than Mara buses and steam buses. At present, there are already many cities in Austria that use this advanced mode of transportation.


    Unlike later generations, a project needs several years or even ten years of promotion from its birth to its use.


    Today''s capitalists are undoubtedly much more active. Usually, after the introduction of a new product, it only takes a few months and the longest time is one or two years before it will be promoted to the market.


    The main factor is interest. Many industries have just begun and there are not so many interest groups hindering it.


    The Malayan bus and steam engine bus are mostly government-funded infrastructure projects. More advanced and lower-cost trams are available, and the Austrian government will naturally not refuse.


    There are successes as well as failures. For example: Franz has a "moon landing plan", and Franz can only sigh for money.


    If you want to go to the moon in this era, you should go to bed early, and it will come true in your dreams.


    This project has just begun and has yet to come to fruition. However, the momentum is quite loud. It is said that there are already dozens of wealthy people in China who are preparing to start the human interstellar era.


    If this project can last for one hundred and eighty years, there is still a possibility of success. If it is to generate economic value, perhaps this time will be doubled.


    In any case, this spirit of scientific research is worth encouraging.


    If nothing else, the moon landing program should win the Austrian Best Technology Innovation Award in 1878, and the Star Program will receive the most potential project award.


    These awards were specially set up by Franz to encourage technological innovation.


    There are only two application conditions, and any one can be satisfied: first, the project has achieved staged results; second, the project investment exceeds one million Aegis.


    Of course, there is also a premise that scientific research projects must be beneficial to human beings.


    Winning projects can be applied for free use of scientific research sites, water and electricity costs are halved, and local governments will cooperate with the project team.


    Not to mention tax exemption, all Austrian scientific research projects can receive government tax exempt support. The prerequisite is to accept government-sponsored scientific research funding and prevent anyone from using scientific research to launder money.


    In theory, whether the project will succeed in the end, as long as you draw a big cake, get social recognition, and be willing to throw money into it, you may win.


    The moon landing plan and the subsequent interstellar plan are all money-throwing projects, and have been widely recognized by the society.


    This is only an honorary award, and it is not difficult to win. The real scientific research award is the royal science and technology contribution award, in addition to cash awards, there are title awards.


    However, winning the prize must have the outstanding scientific research results. If it is a theoretical research, it must also obtain the collective recognition of the scientific community.


    The "Science and Technology Contribution Award" is not issued every year. It is awarded once every three years, regardless of the field, and only depends on scientific and technological achievements.


    Overseas scientists can also sign up, and Franz is an open source.


    Of course, this is theoretical. Scientists in the Austrian military industry field can also win awards, and overseas scientists in the military industry field have no chance.


    No way, the award is to test the success of science and technology. Military technology is strictly confidential, and you ca n¡¯t just give the results to the Austrians for the prize!


    Do you really believe that the Austrian judges will not use these techniques for their own discipline?


    If anyone did that, Franz wouldn''t be stingy about this reward. He is willing to carry it, including the subsequent effects.


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 Chapter 644： Pacific War breaks out

    In the early morning, Franz had just finished the morning exercise and had no time to enjoy breakfast. The haste of Foreign Minister Weissenberg rushed in and brought bad news.


    "His Majesty, we heard from our embassy in Bolivia that the Chilean army invaded Bolivia two days ago and the South American balance was broken."


    The main reason the Austrian government is concerned about this war is because of the saltpeter trade. Because of the South American colonies, Austria''s relations with Chile and Argentina are not bad.


    Ever since the discovery of the rich saltpeter deposits in Atacama Province on the Bolivia''s Pacific coast in 1863, it has become the main importer of saltpeter in Austria.


    With the increase in business and trade, Austria''s relations with Bolivia are also heating up, and they are about to become associates.


    It is just that the strategic core of the Vienna government is not in South America, and the strength invested in the South American region is very limited, and there is no further step.


    Anyway, as a great power, it is inevitable to play the role of a crap. There is no rise in fame, mainly because the British counterparts are too powerful, and they have grabbed everyone''s limelight.


    The small amount of investment does not mean that there is no investment. The Vienna government also supports younger brothers in South America, but the relationship between the two parties is not deep and they can be regarded as partners.


    Bolivia was one of them, with Austrian help militarily. Unfortunately, the Bolivian government is not very clever. Seeing that the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, are secretly competing with each other in South America, they chose to swing left and right.


    Swaying from side to side also requires capital. With capital, it is flexible foreign policy. Without capital, you are walking a tightrope. There is no doubt that Bolivia is a country without capital.


    As for the saltpeter trade, it seems very important, but in fact it is the case. It is better for the three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria to get cheap saltpeter. If not, you can produce it yourself.


    In the past year, no fertilizer was made, and the demand for saltpeter was not great. Even if their own production costs are a bit higher, it is hard to fail the three major powers.


    Moreover, Bolivia is only one of the saltpeter exporters, and it is not a monopoly. Chile next door is also a saltpeter exporter.


    Facts have proven once again that there is no future for wall grass. After the parties failed to win, Bolivia was abandoned, while Chile fell to the British.


    During the War of Independence, Chile and Bolivia were allies against the Spanish colonial rule. However, it is difficult to share difficulties and prosperity.


    The Atacama Desert at the border between Chile and Bolivia and Peru and Asia was never clearly assigned under Spanish colonial rule.


    After the independence of the three countries, Bolivia occupied the central part of the Atacama Desert, Antofagasta region, Peru occupied the northern desert Tarapac¨¢ region, and Chile acquired the southern desert region. All three countries claim sovereignty over desert areas


    If this desert has no resources, it is estimated that it will be left in the end. Unfortunately, not only does this region have resources, but it is also very rich, and contradictions have occurred.


    Chile''s strength is even better, and now it holds the thighs of the British, who are qualified to use force.


    Franz asked with concern: "Have the British intervened?"


    For cause and effect, Franz is not interested in digging deeper, and ultimately it is interest. Right or wrong is actually the least important in international politics.


    In the era of imperialism, if right and wrong are black and white, most of them are evenly matched, or there is great power intervention, otherwise justice belongs only to the winner.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "There are no signs of the British intervening for the time being. It is in the interests of the British to maintain stability in South America in the interest.


    If the Chileans win the war, they will completely monopolize the saltpeter exports, which is not what the British want to see.


    Of course, this is just an analysis of benefits from the bright side. If the British have a close agreement with Chile, then it is impossible to say.


    Our relationship with Chile is very cold and has limited local strength. Within a short period of time, there was no ability to determine whether the two parties were trading secretly. "


    Franz lingered. He paid little attention to South American history, but only vaguely remembered that a Pacific war broke out between Chile and Bolivia and Peru.


    The specific time and passage, and the attitudes of the powers are not clear. Even if it is clear, it is useless. Under the influence of the butterfly effect, the international situation has long been beyond recognition.


    Franz: "Apart from external factors, who do you think will win this war?"


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "I am more optimistic about Chileans. Chile has clearly surpassed Bolivia in military strength.


    Although Bolivia has learned from us about military affairs in recent years, the Bolivian government is too stupid.


    If they just learn the military of any of the great powers in Europe, they are likely to succeed. It is necessary to learn the military of multiple countries at the same time, and finally build up a different army.


    From a purely military perspective, Bolivia''s chances of victory are almost zero. However, with the involvement of other countries, the situation is uncertain.


    Relations between South American countries are complex and difficult to understand for a while. This time the war surrounding the ownership of the Atacama Desert also involved Peru.


    Of the three countries, Chile now has the strongest military strength. Peru and Bolivia alone are not Chilean opponents.


    In the common interest, the possibility of the two countries joining forces is very high. If Bolivia and Peru give up their differences, it will be difficult to tell where the war will go. "


    Franz was very hesitant to intervene in this South American war. The main problem is investment and return. He is not sure if the final result will be proportional.


    Austria''s strength in South America is limited, and relying only on the strength of Austrian South America, Austria is not qualified to interfere at all.


    As for the military forces of Austrian and Central America, the same cannot be done lightly, or the North American balance will be broken. Without sufficient deterrence, no one can guarantee that the United States and the Union Congress will not take the opportunity to do things.


    It is certainly not worth the risk for the South American War. Franz was clearly distinguished from the major and minor, and the Americans were threatened to become bigger. Chile was not worth mentioning at all.


    Want climate, unless Chile can annex Argentina. This is obviously impossible, and apart from the fact that the powers agree or disagree, Argentina itself is not weaker than them.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz made the decision: "Let''s wait and see, and before it harms our interests, stay neutral for the time being."


    This is the safest approach. Austria''s interest in South America is not big enough, and it is not worth the cost.


    Even if it was to interfere, it was being asked to interfere instead of delivering it to the door.


    Once small country nationalism rises, there is a common problem that it is easy to lose self-knowledge.


    No one would appreciate it until they had a victory or defeat and ran to interfere in advance.


    ...


    It is not just Austria that chose to wait and see, but Britain and France also chose to wait and see.


    South American countries have many contradictions, and this war between Chile and Bolivia may even trigger a South American melee.


    Intervening in advance will obviously fall into a passive state. Even if the powers are wrong, even the powers will suffer heavy losses.


    Not to mention, a commodity market is gone. Under normal circumstances, the small South American countries have no confidence to say no to the big countries, but in case someone supports them, they may not.


    ...


    Bolivia. Since the outbreak of war with Chile, President Ilario Dassa has been bad for himself.


    Unlike domestic enthusiastic nationalists, as a national leader, Ilari¨®n Dasa still knows himself.


    Militaryly, Bolivia is indeed not Chile''s opponent. This is just one of them, and the lack of international support in Bolivia.


    This is not his responsibility. Bolivia has not yet entered the era of democracy. The so-called government elections are essentially all controlled by military Cordillo behind the scenes.


    The people behind the scenes want to play a balance between the powers, and the government that was launched is naturally unable to refuse. However, this diplomatic balance is not fun, and Ilario Dasa has no control.


    Now that the war has broken out, there is no country among the big powers and they clearly support them.


    You know, from the standpoint of bystanders of this era, this is the first Chilean invasion of Bolivia.


    Under normal circumstances, public opinion should be sympathetic to the victims. In this context, everyone will at least verbally condemn Chile''s military invasion.


    However, Bolivia''s diplomatic balance failed only a few years ago, and the governments of Britain, France and Austria are still resentful. Internationally, the Bolivian government has been unrelenting in recent years.


    At present, the three major countries have not stated their positions, and other countries have nothing to do with themselves. Naturally, they will not risk offending the big hooligan and uphold justice for Bolivia.


    President Ilario Dasa: "Dear everyone, the war has broken out. This war is related to the national movement of Bolivia, and we cannot afford to lose.


    Once defeated, we will not only lose the most important source of money-saltpeter ore; but we will also lose the most important estuary and become a landlocked country.


    For the great Republic of Bolivia, I hope that everyone will make every effort to win this war. "


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Preta Gul: "His President, the problems on the battlefield must be solved by the military. In addition to doing our logistical work, we can only find solutions from outside the battlefield.


    In order to increase our odds in this war, I propose to temporarily join Peru, which is as contradictory as Chile, to fight the Chileans together. "


    There is no way. In this country where the warlords are powerful, even if Preta Gul knows that Bolivia is not Chile''s opponent, he dare not say it directly, but can only perform art processing and beautify it as much as possible.


    President Ilario Dasa nodded: "Well, this proposal is good. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send someone to contact the Peruvian government as soon as possible. As long as their conditions are not excessive, they can agree first. We now need our allies.


    Any other suggestions? "


    ...


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 Chapter 645： Behind the scenes

    After waiting for European countries to take a stand, the situation in South America has changed again. Under the pressure of dying lips, Peru chose to ally with Bolivia, and the Pacific War broke out.


    With the participation of Peru, the situation in South America has become more complicated. Originally Chile was fighting Bolivia, and the situation changed after Peru joined the war. The two sides seemed to be evenly matched.


    As military strength approaches, diplomacy will be tested. The powers of speech of the powers these years are very heavy, especially when they are evenly matched, whoever gets the support of the powers gets the last straw that crushes the camel.


    ...


    Downing Street, London


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The situation in South America has not been very good. In addition to competing for minerals in the desert of Atacama, this war between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru was more about transferring internal conflicts.


    Nearly all South American countries and neighboring countries have territorial disputes, and most of these countries have serious internal contradictions, and there are demands to transfer internal contradictions.


    If we do not intervene in time, more countries will be involved in this war. Once the full-scale war broke out in South America, it will be a new round of shuffling, which is not in our interest.


    Both warring parties are now seeking our help. Considering traditional friendship, I suggest supporting Chile to win this war. "


    It seems that the South American countries have become independent, but in fact they are still economic colonies of European countries, but they are framed a bit and the food is not so ugly.


    There is no doubt that Britain has taken the largest share. As described in the British newspaper: "Argentina is our ranch, Peru is our silver mine, Chile is our mine ..."


    As the biggest vested interests, the British naturally do not want to break the situation.


    Just the war between Chile and Peru and Bolivia, the British still have the power to control the situation. If the full-scale war in South America isn''t the case, then, the London government will be fine.


    Today, unlike in the past, France and Austria have been relatively busy lately, and have long regarded the interests of the British in South America.


    Once reshuffled, the three countries will inevitably start a new round of competition. Can the British still have the advantages they have now?


    This is a question worth thinking about.


    Economic competition is also a war, and nothing more than smoke can be seen.


    If you use statistics, you will find that nearly 60% of the foreign trade of South American countries is conducted with the British, and the rest is divided up by other European and American countries.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "The Chileans agreed to our terms?"


    In Britain, "traditional friendship" and "benefits" are usually equal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advocates support for Chile, and there is only one explanation-Chileans bid higher.


    As for the relationship between the two countries, that is secondary. There are many younger brothers in Britain. If the younger brothers have to support, then the London government has nothing to do.


    Foreign Minister Edward: "Of course, in addition to linking the peso to the pound, the Chileans also promised that if we help them win this war, we will get mineral development rights in the Atacama Desert.


    The Atacama Desert has the world''s most saltpeter mines. Mastering this, we control the saltpeter market.


    Both strategic value and economic value are worth our shot. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Prime Minister Benjamin made a decision: "Try again, to see if you can get an exclusive license, and when you least likely to grant it to a third party, we must first obtain our consent."


    Promoting currency hegemony is the core, and controlling the saltpeter market is incidental. The importance of this is clearly understood by Prime Minister Benjamin.


    "No problem!" Edward said confidently.


    With the world''s No. 1 Royal Navy, Britain''s right to speak abroad has always been heavy. Even if France and Austria combined, there was no way to compete with them in South America.


    From the perspective of strength, whoever won the support of the British had an advantage in the war.


    ...


    In the official residence of the president of Santiago, President Anival Pinto Gammondia is reaching out to a special group of guests.


    "Her President, we have done our work, and now it is your turn to honor your promises."


    Talking is a middle-aged man in a Chinese suit. Although smiling, it is still difficult to cover his pride. The seemingly peaceful conversation was full of warnings.


    President Anival Pinto Gamondia frowned, apparently the performance of the middle-aged man made him very uncomfortable. However, as a politician, he can restrain this emotion.


    He smiled and replied: "Relax, Sir Lockes. As long as we win this war, you will have the mineral development right in the Atacama Desert.


    The war is still going on, even if the promise is fulfilled immediately, it will not be fulfilled at this time! "


    There is no way, the British people always have a low degree of integrity. If they get everything they want in advance, who knows if they will be sold to them?


    President Anival Pinto Gamondia has no ability to influence the London government and can only take devious measures to influence the London government through British capitalists.


    In fact, this war was also the result of British capital pushing hands behind it. The core goal is to monopolize the saltpeter trade and, by the way, promote sterling hegemony.


    Compared with Bolivia''s introduction of the British, French, and Austrian forces to check and balance each other, Chile is much simpler and has always held British thighs.


    Rocks shook his head: "It doesn''t matter, we can sign a treaty first. Implementing the treaty can wait for the post-war period, and I have enough patience."


    President Anival Pinto Gamondia was worried, and Lockes was equally worried. Don''t think that he is British, there is no change, in fact, Britain is also full of competition.


    If the contract is not signed earlier, it may be cut off by other domestic forces, and the capitalists will have no control in the face of benefits.


    For the London government, as long as the meat is in the pot, no matter who controls it. Rocks didn''t want to be lucky to work so hard for so long, and finally made a wedding dress for others.


    After a short pause, Lockes added: "His Excellency President, I heard that your new army is still short of weapons. I would like to personally sponsor the equipment of a regiment."


    Seeing the intention of President Anival Pinto Gammondia, Lockes continued to add: "All British Army active duty equipment, plus one million bullets and five thousand artillery shells."


    After much hesitation, President Anival Pinto Gammondia shook his head. He wanted the weaponry, but the equipment was tricky.


    Locks''s face sank: "Equipment for the two regiments!"


    President Anival Pinto Gamondia was ashamed, as if he was fighting fiercely, and it was difficult to choose.


    Lockes: "Equipment for the three regiments!"


    "This is the bottom line. If His Excellency is still unacceptable, then I can only find someone to cooperate with."


    "Closing!" President Anival Pinto Gammondia replied hard.


    Facts prove once again that there is nothing that cannot be solved by weapons and equipment. If not, it must be that weapons and equipment are not enough.


    South American countries are not peaceful, and Chile is no exception. The presidency does not necessarily depend on elections, but it must have military support.


    In this case, no matter who is president, the interests of supporters behind the scenes must be safeguarded.


    Weapons and equipment are undoubtedly the best weapon to buy the military. Even if President Anival Pinto Gammondia wants to refuse, people behind the scenes will not let him refuse.


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 Chapter 646： Russia-Austria League disintegrates

    The diplomatic team is sometimes simple. Since the British decided to support Chile, Peru and Bolivia can only seek support from Fao.


    International trade is only a small problem. The South American countries have very small bodies these days. If it were not rich in resources and needed to promote currency hegemony, the powers would not pay attention to them.


    Just look at the population of each country. Chile has about 2.2 million, Peru has about 2.75 million, and Bolivia has about 1.3 million.


    With just a few people and agricultural countries, it is obviously impossible to count on how big the internal market is.


    Chile is relatively affluent, mainly relying on saltpeter exports, and its military strength is the strongest among the three countries.


    Peru has silver, but unfortunately the price of silver has fallen year by year, and the Peruvian government''s wallet is also drying up.


    Bolivia is arguably the worst. After discovering the saltpeter mine, it was only a few years before the war broke out.


    There is no doubt that the three countries were unable to provide huge amounts of war funding at once, and loans were inevitable.


    In the Vienna Palace, Franz was approving a special loan, and the debtor very generously took out the Atacama desert minerals as collateral.


    "From the current situation, how likely are Peru and Bolivia to win the war?"


    Chief of General Staff Albrecht: "Only from the analysis of military strength on paper, the General Staff carried out a quantitative analysis based on factors such as the number of troops, weapons and equipment, training, past records, and logistical support capabilities of the three countries.


    The military strengths of the three countries are: Bolivia 1, Peru 1.8, and Chile 2.1.


    Theoretically, Bolivia and Peru have an absolute advantage; however, most of the time on the battlefield, the Chilean army is now pressing Peru and Bolivia.


    Bolivia and Peru, which have military advantages, have only joined forces in name, there is no cooperation on the battlefield, and sometimes they hinder each other.


    If the cooperation between the Peruvian and Bolivian armies is not resolved, their chances of winning the war will not exceed half. "


    This is a problem common to all joint operations. Bolivia, Peru and Chile have sworn sovereignty over the Atacama Desert.


    Now that Bolivia and Peru are united, it does not mean that the territorial dispute between the two countries has disappeared. It is only because of their common enemy Chile that they have been forced to unite.


    In this context, it''s normal for knives to fight each other on the battlefield.


    Franz: "Tell the Bolivians that we are not interested in saltpeter in the Atacama Desert and let them take out other collateral.


    If there is no suitable collateral, you can mortgage domestic minerals to us, and gold, silver, copper, iron, oil, and natural gas can be considered. "


    Not optimistic about Bolivia winning the war will not prevent Austria from supporting Bolivia in this war. "Boliviano" and Aegis alone are worth Austria''s standing behind them.


    If it were not for the minerals in the Atacama Desert that had been promised to the British by the Chileans, Austria would not compete in South America but John Cow, and Franz would probably send someone to the enclosure first.


    Of course, the most important thing is not enough benefits. Although the Atacama Desert is the world''s largest producer of saltpeter, it does not mean that there is no saltpeter elsewhere, and there is also artificial nitrate production.


    Originally, Franz was going to pull Peru into the ship. Unfortunately, he was preempted by the French. Austria''s tentacle penetration into South America was too short and its influence was still too weak.


    If it wasn''t for Chile and Peru who took the British and French thighs, Franz suspected that Bolivia would not necessarily choose Austria.


    Finance Minister Carl reminded: "His Majesty, Bolivia''s domestic precious metal mines have long been mortgaged.


    Although common minerals such as copper and iron have been discovered a lot, they have no development value. Oil and natural gas are both new energy industries. It is unknown whether Bolivia is.


    If you take these collaterals, the risk of loans will be greatly increased, and domestic banks may not accept them. "


    Franz came to his senses, Bolivia''s industrial strength was limited, let alone heavy industry, it was infinitely close to zero.


    The ore developed cannot be smelted on site. The developed ore must be shipped out for sale. With the traffic situation of this era, these minerals naturally lose economic value.


    Needless to say, oil and natural gas have just begun to be used, and the importance has not been seen at all. Naturally, no one has paid a large price for exploration.


    After calculating it, Franz found that these things were not really useful for a short time. It may not even be used for a hundred years, and the layout in advance is completely nonsense.


    Austria has declared its neutrality in the war. This time the loan to Bolivia was naturally based on a non-governmental commercial loan model. The government only used a needle to collect a contract to guarantee the cost of performance.


    Judging from the current situation, the Bolivian government is very unlikely to win the war. Most of them will follow in the original time and space. After losing the war, they will naturally have no money to pay their debts.


    If the collateral is worthless, private banks will not buy it. Wouldn''t it be embarrassing if the government negotiated the conditions and no bank was willing to lend?


    After awakening, Franz did not feel embarrassed, and immediately changed his mind: "Since the precious metal mine is gone, these latter things can only be taken as a lead and let the Bolivian government take out other things as mortgages."


    No collateral? This is impossible. Anyway, it''s also a country. How could it not have a family member? Really not, isn''t there any land?


    "Reliance on accounts", not to mention worry. It is still the 19th century, and more than one thing happened with armed debt collection. Unless the Russian is a giant, the cost of debt collection is too high, and everyone can only admit it.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, our covenant with the Russians expires in only three months. The negotiators already sent by the Tsarist government have arrived in Vienna."


    Whether to come to the Russian-Olympic League again, the Vienna government is also divided. Including Franz, he swayed several times halfway.


    It''s not that everyone''s will is unsteady, but in the final analysis, it''s their interests. Whether it is to continue the alliance or to abandon the alliance, there are a lot of benefits in it.


    After so many years, the economies of Russia and Austria have been virtually tied together. Austria imported industrial raw materials from Russia, processed them into products and sold them back to the Russian Empire.


    Since 1854, Russia and Austria have become each other''s most important economic partners. At its peak, trade with Russia once occupied two-thirds of Austria''s total foreign trade.


    With the rapid development of the Austrian economy, Austrian industrial and commercial products continue to open up new markets, and this number has begun to decline year by year.


    Even now, trade with Russia is still the most important part of Austria''s foreign trade, accounting for 29.7% of Austria''s total import and export trade.


    If the Russian economy had not kept pace, and the domestic market was growing too slowly, this proportion would have been even greater.


    There is no doubt that the Russian-Austrian alliance has made important contributions to the economic exchanges between the two countries and promoted trade between the two countries.


    There are advantages and disadvantages, and the Russian-Austrian alliance has also restricted Austria''s expansion. For example, during the Russian-Prussian War, the government of Vienna lost the opportunity to take down the tsarist government.


    Restrictions on further expansion can only be regarded as minor problems. The European continent is not big, and expansion is not much, but it is a lot of trouble.


    Mainly international image issues, the Russians hate too much. The existence of the Russian-Austrian alliance has allowed Austria to share the pressure.


    This leaves the Vienna government, which has always been good at flexible diplomacy, frustrated, and often has no room to play.


    Economic gains are not for nothing, Austria is also Russia''s largest creditor.


    Borrowing money is just fine, but the tsarist government has a bad reputation. Often it fails to perform properly, and it depends on a lot of Austria''s debt.


    It is definitely the most hateful thing to owe debt. The Austrian financial community is a determined anti-Russian faction, and even the people have a bad impression of the Russians.


    In agriculture, the two countries are in competition again. Austrian farmers are deeply disgusted by the Russian competitor who disrupts the market.


    Austrian peasants are not rural peasants who have no right to speak, and there are still a large number of nobles. These people are all victims of Alexander II ¡¯s wasteland policy and naturally hate the Tsarist government.


    Franz asked blankly: "Do you think we have to renew the contract until now?"


    History seems to be repeating itself. Originally, the German and German empires conflicted with the Russians because of agricultural friction. Austria is now almost the same.


    Of course, there are also differences. In addition to the aristocracy and peasants anti-Russia in Austria, the financial sector also hates the Russians because of debt problems, and only the domestic business sector supports the continued renewal.


    In a similar position, Franz somewhat understood that time and space William II alienated Russia''s foreign policy.


    In front of the interests, not personal strength can make up for it. The emperor must also consider the position of the domestic people and cannot oppose most people.


    Prime Minister Felix hit the nail on his head: "Continuing to renew the contract is a bit economical and strategically worthless!"


    Minister of Agriculture Halls: "The economic value is not great. Now is the era of free trade. The tariff advantage we originally had no longer exists.


    Even without the Russo-Austrian alliance, the purchase of a part of the Tsarist government will be reduced at most, with minimal impact.


    After so many years of hard work, many aspects of Russian industry must rely on us. Even if the Tsarist government wants to kick us, it depends on whether they can afford this loss. "


    This is the main reason for the fearlessness of the Vienna Government. The Austrian industry has its own system, which uses different standards from British and French, and is completely unsuitable.


    Russian industry was deeply influenced by Austria from the beginning, and capitalists were greedy for cheap, and adopted Austrian standards directly.


    Adopting Austrian standards is nothing, the key is that the Russian industry has not formed a complete industrial system, and machinery and equipment rely on imports from Austria.


    To withdraw now means that most of the industrial equipment in this area is to be scrapped, and this loss is simply beyond the tsarist government''s ability to bear.


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 Chapter 647： Prepare

    The end of the Russo-Austrian alliance, like a thunderous thunder on the ground, instantly stirred the world.


    The Pacific War, the battle over the free trade system, the secret history of Queen Victoria, these hot news have been suppressed.


    Anyone with a little political mind knows that the international situation is about to start shuffling again.


    Without the Russian-Austrian alliance, the last obstacle restricting the Popo Federation has ceased to exist. The Berlin government cannot wait until the Russians are ready to wage war.


    In recent years, both Russia and Russia are preparing for war, and the military industry and transportation of the two countries have achieved leapfrog development.


    Because of the Russian-Australian alliance, the Russians and Austria launched in-depth cooperation in the field of military industry. To maximize cost savings, the Tsarist bureaucrats directly copied the Austrian military system.


    In the long run, this completely replicating behavior has ruined the independent research and development capabilities of the Russian military industry, and the consequences must be catastrophic.


    In the short term, however, the strength of the Russian military industry has been greatly enhanced, and it has directly transitioned to the world''s top level.


    What does the development of the military industry depend on?


    There are many comprehensive factors that need to be considered, but in summary, they can be summed up in two words-throw money!


    The Tsarist government knew itself well, knew that its own R & D capabilities were not enough, and did not have enough funds in its pocket, so it simply cooperated with Austria.


    The Federation of Popo is different. From the beginning, the Kingdom of Prussia followed the path of self-help research and development. Limited by funding, the military industry in Prussia has actually fallen behind.


    The British couldn''t help them in this regard, and John Bull''s army equipment was also very average. It''s not that their technology is not working, mainly because the number of British Army is too small and the purchase order of equipment is too small. Naturally, military enterprises are unwilling to spend large amounts of money on R & D.


    This situation persisted until the Putra Territory was traded. With the change of ownership in the Rhineland region, the obstacles between France and France no longer exist, and it is natural for the Berlin government to move closer to the French.


    In recent years, there have been more and more military technology transactions between the two countries.


    Of course, France and France are not allies, and the French do not need to take care of the Federation of Poland and Poland. The military industry cooperation between the two countries is not as deep as Russia and Austria.


    Cooperation between the two parties is limited to technical exchanges, and further progress is impossible. At least until there is no unified industrial standard in the two countries.


    Theoretically speaking, the Russian and Austrian industrial standards are unified, and the Tsarist government directly copies Austrian military industry, which should occupy an advantage in the arms race.


    It is a pity that the Russians have a poor industrial foundation and lack sufficient industrial workers. With the same production equipment and products produced by the Russians, the defective rate is always higher.


    The gap in this regard has brought the military industries of the two countries to the same level. Even if there is a gap, it is limited to individual weapons and equipment, and there is no gap in times.


    Compared with the military industry, the changes in transportation are more obvious.


    Just a few years after the establishment of the Popo Federation, the Berlin government started 10,000 kilometers of railways in Poland, and now one-third of them are open to traffic. The remaining sections will be completed in two to three years.


    Not only is the railway under construction in Poland, but other parts of Prussia are not idle. For example, in Lithuania, two main lines and auxiliary branches have been planned, with a total length of 4,000 kilometers.


    Up to now, the total mileage of the Federal Railways has reached 26,000 kilometers. Once the plan of the Berlin government is completed, the total railway mileage of the Federal Railways will exceed 37,000 kilometers.


    With this figure, the total mileage of the Popo Federal Railway can exceed France and become the third largest railway country in Europe after Russia and Austria.


    The Popo Federation is working hard to build roads, and Alexander II, who saw the importance of transportation, was not idle.


    Within a short period of ten years, the Tsarist government has started construction of 34,000 kilometers of railways, of which 26,000 kilometers have been opened to traffic. In addition to the previous railways, the total length of railways put into operation by the Russian Empire has approached 30,000 kilometers.


    In terms of numbers alone, the Russian Empire clearly surpassed the Popo Federation, but in fact the opposite was true.


    The territory of the Russian Empire is more than twenty times that of the Popo Federation. The difference in total railway mileage between the two sides is less than 15%. One can imagine the difference in traffic between the two countries.


    Now that both sides are rushing for time, there is no doubt that the Federation of Popo will prevail. Restricted by geographical conditions, the Russians were destined to be disadvantaged in the construction of the railway.


    Don''t look at the total railway mileage of the Russian Empire seems to be more, the capacity is still not as high as the Popo Federation. This is determined by the climate. As long as it is winter, the Russian railway cannot guarantee full load.


    In terms of transportation, the Russians need to build at least 150,000 kilometers of railways if they want to reach the current level of the Federation. This is limited to connecting some major European cities in Russia, and considering Asia, doubling may not be enough.


    Obviously, this is impossible. The Berlin government will not leave the Russians with so much time. If the Tsarist government has solved the traffic problem, unless they can hang up, the war will not be able to fight at all.


    The whole world is concerned about the dissolution of the Russian-Austrian alliance. In addition to the political influence of this alliance, the most important thing is that the dissolution of the alliance is equivalent to proclaiming that the Prussian-Russian war has entered the countdown.


    The people who eat melon couldn''t help pointing out the mountains and rivers, let alone the tsarist government as the protagonist. As soon as the bad news came, Alexander II smashed N artifacts in anger.


    "Damn Habsburg, a bunch of betrayal traitors ..."


    The curse sounded in the Hermitage. It''s no wonder that Alexander II was so angry. In order to continue the Russian-Austrian alliance, they have made significant concessions and released goodwill to the Vienna government through various channels.


    However, all this was done in vain. Not to mention renewing the contract for another thirty years, even after the covenant was extended to five years, it was rejected by the Vienna government.


    Alexander II''s reforms have basically been completed, and the time now is just to transform the reforms into national power. It can be said that every day now is crucial to the Russian Empire.


    The Russian-Australian alliance has won time for peaceful development for Austria. Now it is time for the Russian Empire. Austria suddenly announced that it would not play. What made Alexander II feel bad?


    It doesn''t take much, as long as it lasts for another five years, the Russian Empire can have the strength to smash the Popo Federation.


    This is a gap in body weight, but also a gap in development potential. Both countries are developing at a fast pace, but the ceiling of the Popo Federation has reached its ceiling, and the Russian Empire has just begun.


    The tsar in anger was terrible, and no one wanted to touch this brow. Seeing that the situation was not right, Alessandrovich persuaded:


    "Father, this is not the time to be angry. Now that the Russian-Australian alliance is no longer renewing, the obstacles that hinder the Popo Federation from launching war will no longer exist."


    "Hum!" Alexander II exasperated. "What are you afraid of? Can you leave Austria and the great Russian Empire cannot defeat the enemy?"


    Alessandrovich: "Of course not, but the situation is very serious. We have made major concessions. The Vienna government still refuses to make concessions. There must be unknown transactions behind this.


    We can boldly speculate that there is insider trading between Puao. The Berlin government has limited chips, and the only thing that can make the Vienna government motivate ... "


    With one breath, Alexandrovich was almost ready to believe himself. Of course, this is essentially just a step, and you still won''t believe that the two countries will join together.


    Controlling emotions by politicians is only the most basic operation. Alexander II was angry, but did not reach the point where he could not control himself, only to cover up his wrong foreign policy after he took office.


    No way, who made him pro-popular? With Peter III, the predecessor of pit goods, Russia''s tolerance for such things has fallen by several grades.


    Even though Alexander II made the right choice and resolutely changed his political position, the pro-Pusao''s foreign policy in the earlier period still was questioned from the inside.


    Now that the Russian-Austrian alliance has ended, there must be a group of people in the country that will put the blame on him. Nobles whose interests have been damaged in the reform have always been looking for opportunities to make troubles. Alexander II must eliminate this possibility.


    This is why Alessandrovich put the responsibility for the termination of the Russian-Olympic League on the Puo collusion.


    The Russians are still in the mood. In any case, the Russian Empire cannot tolerate Austria''s unification of Central Europe, which means that their continental hegemons have a dream.


    The Tsarist government was unable to make concessions on the issue of the reunification of Germany, so the collapse of the Russian-Austrian alliance would make sense. It simply means that the Berlin government has a lower bottom line and can compromise on this issue.


    Whether it is true or not is not important, as long as it is politically past.


    After a moment of silence, Alexander II seemed to be regulating his emotions: "Oh!"


    "It''s all over, let''s discuss how to deal with it!"


    The Russo-Austrian alliance broke down, and the Tsarist government had already expected it. Beginning with joining the Tsarist government and choosing to join the sterling-gold system, the two countries have broken up.


    Secretary of the Army Heramed: "His Majesty, without the Russian-Australian alliance, the initiative of war is no longer exclusive to us.


    Judging from the current situation, the railway plan of the Commonwealth Federation can be completed in a maximum of three years and a maximum of two years, and our railway plan takes at least five years.


    In terms of time, we are no longer dominant. The enemy will not give us so much time, and now there are only two ways before us.


    Either start the war early when everyone is not ready, or do the defense work and wait for the Popo Federation to prepare for an offensive against us. "


    "Five years" This is only a theoretical figure. In fact, everyone knows that transportation in the Russian Empire cannot be solved in five years, and it can connect with major cities at most.


    Of course, if you can do this step is enough. Almost to catch up with the traffic in the European part of the Russian Empire before World War I.


    The difference is a little bit worse, but anyway, it can support millions of troops in the front line, this number is enough to fight against the Popo Federation.


    The population of the Russian Empire is 2.8 times that of the Popo Federation, and the casualty tolerance is much higher. The victory over consumption is very large.


    Unfortunately, they don''t have that much time and now have to do multiple choice questions. This war was extraordinary. The Tsarist government could not afford to lose. Once defeated, it meant that the Russian Empire could not stand up for decades.


    Everyone''s breathing suddenly became heavy. Obviously, this multiple choice question was difficult to do.


    Minister of the Interior Mikhail: "Can''t wait for the enemy to complete the plan. Now the enemy is busy building roads, a large amount of funds have been occupied, and the financial resources that can be invested in the war are limited.


    Once the enemy has completed the plan, the situation is different, and then they will be able to concentrate all their financial resources into the war.


    Today, the international situation has changed dramatically. We are no longer enough to suffocate Britain and France. The British will not support the Pope Federation as much as in the last war.


    As far as I know, the financial situation of the Popo Federation is also very bad. If it had not been sold in the Rhineland, they would have gone bankrupt.


    As soon as the war breaks out, the Berlin government will soon be in financial trouble. It is not easy for a government with limited repayment ability to encounter another war with uncertain outcomes and want to raise funds from outside. "


    The war fought money. After experiencing the Near East War and the previous Russian-Prussian War, the Tsarist government has sobered up and does not think that the second Russian-Prussian War can be ended in a short time.


    Once the war continues, the two sides fight for financial resources. As for the military tsarist government, there is no shortage, as long as there is money, there are soldiers.


    The public finances of the Popo Federation are not good, mainly because of the Polish government''s financial problems. After selling land, Prussia got rid of the financial crisis.


    Everyone can see that Poland can become a battlefield at any time. Naturally, no capitalist is willing to invest in local railways.


    At present, the railways built by the Federation of Popo are basically government-funded. Obviously, it is not enough to rely on the government''s annual taxation. It is inevitable to raise debt.


    By contrast, the Russian Empire is better. The territory is large enough that even a war breaks out on the border, and there are still people who dare to invest in the railways in the heart of the region.


    For example: The railway from St. Petersburg to Moscow is a project invested by Austrian Railways.


    This is normal. Even people who are optimistic about the Popo Federation do not think they can hit Moscow all the way. William I was not Napoleon, and the combat effectiveness was not so abnormal.


    Minister of Finance Kirksal shook his head: "Sir, don''t forget that our finances are not much better.


    Although preparations have been made in advance, within a short period of time, the Ministry of Finance still cannot provide sufficient war funding. "


    War is the swallowing of golden beasts, and a few years or even more than a dozen years of financial revenue are a normal operation. It can be said that large-scale wars are the greatest financial disaster.


    Unfortunately, such a catastrophe, which has gone through twice in just thirty years, is now about to take place for the third time.


    The Russian Empire did have a great career, but no matter how thick the family was, it couldn''t afford such a frustration.


    Obviously, fiscal revenue is not enough. No matter how aggressively the government collects taxes, it is impossible for the government to rely on taxes to collect enough funds for war.


    The best source of war funding is financing in financial markets. Regrettably, the Tsarist government does not have enough credibility. If it wants to raise funds in the international market, it is a dream to work part-time.


    The Minister of the Interior Mikhail was unmoved: "If there is no money, go to raise it. If you don''t raise enough funds at home, go abroad.


    London, Paris, Vienna, any financial market has the ability to provide us with sufficient funds. As long as the benefits given are large enough, are you still afraid to borrow money?


    There is no need to consider costs, this war is no longer something we don''t want to fight, and can be avoided.


    The price paid now is no greater than the loss caused by the defeat of the war. "


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 Chapter 648： Raise funds

    In the evening, the Russian embassy in Vienna was brightly lit, and there were sounds of music from time to time. There was no doubt that a diplomatic reception was going on.


    Not many people participated. The host of the banquet only invited national envoys with good relations with the Tsar government, and some Russian nobles in Austria.


    This diplomatic reception is held almost every month without any notice. The only concern is that Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg attended the banquet in person.


    It was not surprising that Weissenberg appeared here before the Russo-Austrian alliance broke down. But now it''s different. Russia-Austria relations have begun to alienate. Weissenberg''s presence here is thought-provoking.


    ...


    With a snoring sound, Weissenberg couldn''t help squirting the drink out of his mouth. With his eyes widened, he stared at Russian Minister Alexander Niklayevich Hull: "Sir, are you kidding me?"


    Niklayevich nodded seriously and replied carefully: "No!"


    After speaking, he and Weissenberg stared at each other.


    After a brief pause, Weissenberg refused directly: "This is impossible!"


    "How much is your country''s fiscal revenue? 500 million Aegis has far exceeded your government''s debt carrying capacity. Don''t forget that your country still has a large amount of debt outstanding."


    Fortunately, the two were talking in the corner, and no one came to bother with disinterest, otherwise the audience would be sensational.


    "500 million Aegis" This is not a small figure. It is equivalent to 250 million pounds, or about 1,830 tons of gold, compared to the total fiscal revenue of the three countries in Britain, France and Austria.


    Borrowing, not to mention now, even in the Russian-Olympic League honeymoon period, Austria has not provided such huge sums to the Russians.


    Of course, this is not that the Tsarist government did not want to borrow it in the early stage, mainly because Austria was not rich in previous years. Despite the rich heritage of the old empire, Austria has really made a fortune in recent years.


    Capital accumulation also takes time. Even if it became the world''s largest economy, capital accumulation in the Austrian financial community is still very limited.


    It''s almost time to catch up with France, a long way from England. To put it plainly, Austria''s fortune was based on industry, not finance.


    The 500 million Aegis is not out of the question, the problem is that after it is taken out, Austria will be short of money.


    Not to mention Austria, even the richest capital of Britain, letting them take out this huge sum of money at one time, will also affect the entire financial market.


    Wealth and cash are two concepts. The gap between wealth and liquidity on paper is even more different.


    Of course, this is just going to be difficult. If enough time is available, the three countries will be able to raise the funds.


    With reference to the Franco-Prussian War, the French lost 20 billion francs (approximately 1.6 billion Aegis) during the war, and after the war lost 5 billion francs (approximately 400 million Aegis), they paid in just 3 years.


    Weissenberg refused, not even mentioning the conditions. The most important thing is that the tsarist government has no credibility. Now, lending money to the Russians is meat buns and dogs-no return.


    The Minister of Russia Niklaevich said, "My Excellency, this time we are very sincere. Interest on borrowings, we are willing to calculate 0.5% monthly interest, this income ..."


    Weissenberg interrupted directly: "IMHO, in the credibility of your government, no bank dares to lend you money.


    Don''t say five-thousandths monthly interest, even five-thousandths daily interest. Who dares to put a loan that is destined to not be returned? "


    According to the practice of international loans in this era, it is necessary to deduct handling fees, exchange fees, guarantee fees, and one-year principal and interest and re-lending. Five-thousandths of monthly interest is indeed very generous, not to mention a series of additional conditions.


    As good as everything is, it is not worth the phrase "poor reputation." No matter how high the income is, it is also necessary to recover the money.


    "We can provide physical collateral, and if the debt cannot be fulfilled later, your country can directly hold the collateral," Niklavavic explained.


    Weissenberg glanced at Nikolayevich and said coldly: "If your country can use gold as a collateral, there will be no problem.


    Don''t say 500 million SHIELD, even if it is 1 billion SHIELD, I can lend it to you as a master, and even exempt your interest. "


    Niklarevich frowned, secretly suffering. If so much gold was used as collateral, the Tsarist government would have started printing machines.


    In the gold standard era, gold is wealth. There is no problem whether it is used as the currency of a standard hair bank or directly used as currency.


    "Sir, this joke is not funny at all. If we have so much gold, why do we need a loan?"


    This is the fact that 500 million Aegis is about 1,830 tons of gold. Except for Britain and Austria, there is no third country and there are so many gold reserves.


    Folks don''t count. If you count folk gold, then India and the Far East Empire both exceed this number.


    Niklavevich''s words reminded Weissenberg that the tsarist government still had a large amount of gold in his hands.


    "My Excellency, it is too modest. As far as I know, your country has always been a gold exporter. How can it be short of gold?


    Instead, your government deposits the ruble-standard gold into the Austrian National Bank and uses the gold as a guarantee.


    For the sake of friendship between the two countries, I can make the decision to give you interest free. Your government can get a huge sum of money without paying a price. "


    "Gold exporter", this is not what the Tsarist government wants. Even if the Russian Empire''s gold production is not low, the demand is also huge!


    Because of the credibility, except for the domestic circulation of the ruble, no one buys it at all in international settlement, and the tsarist government can only use foreign exchange or gold for settlement.


    In order to promote industrialization, the Russian Empire has been importing machinery and equipment in recent years. In order to calm the trade deficit, the Tsarist government had to fill the pit with gold.


    Weissenberg asked the Tsarist government to deposit gold in the Austrian National Bank. Naturally, it was not for the Russians to mobilize more funds.


    Taking out gold is easy and only requires a decision by the Tsarist government. Want to redeem gold? This is a joke.


    The Tsarist government is now borrowing money to raise funds for the war. As long as the Prussian-Russian war begins, these money will soon be consumed in the war.


    Even after winning the war, the Tsarist government has not redeemed gold for a long time to come.


    With or without return, this is dangerous. It seems that using financial means to obtain a huge sum of money, it seems to have made money. In fact, this is entirely based on the fact that Russia-Austria relations have always been friendly.


    If one day the two countries turn their heads, the government of Vienna swallows the gold, and the ruble becomes waste paper in no time.


    After thinking about the risks involved, Niklayevich immediately refused: "This is impossible. Your Excellency, we can use territory as collateral, but gold cannot."


    Weissenberg smiled slightly and didn''t answer directly. The two ended the conversation hastily.


    ...


    In the early morning of the following day, information about the tsarist government''s financing of the war appeared in front of Franz.


    "The Tsarist government wants to advance the war. It seems that Alexander II had lost his blood this time, and he was willing to take out his own territory and mortgage it.


    If they had done this earlier, they would not have lost so badly in the last war. People, I always have to lose a lot before I learn the lessons! "


    Prime Minister Felix: "Although this is true, how do you know the consequences of failure without experiencing failure?


    The Tsarist government used the failures of the previous war to buy lessons. Without the invincible pride of the past, it knew that it was down to earth.


    The war fought money. To a certain extent, the key to determining the victory of the Russian-Prussian War is no longer military, but it depends on how much the two governments can raise funds for the war.


    With the mass of the Russian Empire, as long as there is sufficient war funding, even the drag can drag the Popo Federation to death. "


    The concept of "pulling the Popo Federation" flashed in Franz''s mind. This is based on the ideal situation without external interference, the Berlin government is not stupid, and cohesion is necessary.


    "People are staring at the financial circles of various countries and paying close attention to large capital flows. The governments of the two countries are poor and the war cannot be fought without sufficient funding.


    War and swallowing gold beasts, it is not easy to raise enough funds for war. Only in the world, we, Britain, and France have this financial resources, and everyone''s money does not fall from the sky.


    Without sufficient benefits, it is difficult for General Russia to raise sufficient funds. Geopolitically, we are the best creditors, and only we dare to accept land mortgages.


    The Russians have already come to the door, so find out the bottom line of the tsarist government as soon as possible, and maximize the best interests for Austria. "


    Franz did not mention the gold mortgage loan, and no one would give his lifeline to others until the end of the country. This is much more serious than territorial mortgages.


    Territorial mortgages appear to be serious, but the risks are actually under control. As long as the war is won, there is enough room to operate even if it can''t afford the money, such as replacing the mortgaged territories.


    If you use your own territory to pay off debts, it may not be easy for you to explain it in your country. If you use your enemy''s territory to pay off debts, there will be no pressure.


    No need to say anything after losing the war. The government has changed, no matter how messy it is, the next government will be responsible for cleaning up.


    The same is true for monarchy countries. It may not be necessary to change the emperor, but it is necessary to change the minister. There is always someone responsible for the defeat, and the bureaucrats see it clearly.


    Naturally, this cannot be hidden from Alexander II, and the territorial mortgage was carried out with his acquiescence. But the gold mortgage definitely exceeded his bottom line.


    To put it bluntly, the Russian Empire has a great career, as long as it is not a core territory, it doesn''t matter if it sells a piece. Territorial sales are not without precedent, and political risks are limited.


    Sending gold to Austria as a mortgage is completely different, which means that the economic lifeline of the Russian Empire fell into Austria''s hands.


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 Chapter 649： Diplomatic action

    Stockholm, since becoming the capital of the Nordic Federation, this ancient city has renewed its vitality, and "Venice of the North" deserves its name.


    The beautiful scenery and unique Scandinavian style add a special charm to the city, which is endlessly memorable.


    No matter how beautiful the scenery is, it cannot impress Philip Francis Thomas. As an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, Francis was always proud.


    However, his so-called arrogance was defeated in the face of reality. Since accepting this task, his whole heart has gone.


    In order to win a new round of the Russian-Prussian War, the Tsarist government not only found ways to raise money from Britain, France, and Austria, but also the Nordic Federation, which was draped with water.


    Of course, Francis''s main task is not to raise money, but more to stabilize the Nordic Federation, so that this old rival can''t beat them at a critical moment.


    The three countries of Northern Europe are unified, and the comprehensive national strength is not a problem of 1 + 1 + 1 = 3. After the three countries learn from each other''s strengths, the Nordic Federation has established its own system, and its comprehensive national strength has reached the level of Prussia 20 years ago.


    Thinking back on the old battle for Nordic hegemony with Sweden in the past, the tsarist government did not dare to underestimate this potential adversary, and eventually decided to appease the old rival first.


    For diplomats, this is undoubtedly a chore. There is no way to not compromise in the face of cruel reality.


    Having personally experienced the last war, Francis knew that the Russian Empire''s advantage over the Popo Federation was not as big as the government propaganda.


    To some extent, the Nordic Federation already has the strength to influence the balance. In order to win this war, the Tsarist government has lost sight of shame.


    Not only to appease the Nordic Federation, all neighbors are their targets. Don''t ask these neighbors to support them, just let them be neutral.


    With a depressed mood, Francis, the special envoy of the Tsar, stepped into the Nordic Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Unlike the last time he came here, he has no high-spirited capital.


    ...


    Francis: "My Excellency, this time we are very sincere. The Russian Empire is willing to use Finland as a mortgage in exchange for a loan of 800 million crowns.


    We can promise that half of the funds in this loan will be used to import goods from your country. The interest is in accordance with international commercial loan conventions, with an annual interest rate of 6%, and the principal and interest are paid annually. "


    The currencies of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are all Kroner, and the currency value is the same (1 Kronor is equal to 0.4 g of gold). After the establishment of the Nordic Federation, it is natural that there is no need to change the currency name.


    "Special envoy, you are too overestimating us. The Nordic Federation is just a small country, not as wealthy as your country. Don''t say 800 million crowns. We can''t even get 100 million crowns." Carla Valenti, Foreign Minister of the Nordic Federation Decisively refused


    Francis was not angry. He was aware of it carefully. When he heard about taking Finland as a mortgage, Carla Valenti frowned and quickly covered the past.


    This was to be expected. After the establishment of the Nordic Confederation, the domestic call for Finland to escalate.


    It is unrealistic to use force to recover Finland. The Russian Empire cannot be challenged by the Nordic Federation, and the gap between the two sides is too great.


    Moreover, there is also pro-Russian Denmark within the Nordic Federation, which provoked war, failed this fragile new government, and split again.


    If you use another method to get Finland back economically, the situation will be completely different.


    The Danish government will not refuse Finland''s return. Only a strong Nordic Federation can help them regain the lost duchy.


    Yes, the Nordic Federation is a union of nations that compromised. It was built while the Russian Empire was in a weak state and supported by the great powers.


    In this context, when the government conducts internal affairs and diplomacy, it must also take into account the interests of all parties. For example: Sweden supports Denmark''s recovery of the two principalities in exchange for Denmark''s support for Sweden''s recovery of Finland.


    Of course, the prerequisite is sufficient power. Although the Nordic Federation is a small country, it also has a historical background. Coupled with a comfortable natural environment, everyone is strategically conservative.


    In other words: if you have enough strength, when the opportunity comes, you will regain your lost ground; if you do n¡¯t have enough strength, then bear with it first!


    The Russian-Prussian War was the opportunity they waited for. Oscar II''s strategy was: Whoever loses, he will be defeated.


    This is an obvious problem. If the Popo Federation loses, the country will be gone, and the actions of the Nordic Federation will naturally not be blocked. The Russian Empire lost the war, and it will not be much better. The Finnish region will certainly not be able to maintain it.


    The Tsarist government''s willingness to use Finland as a mortgage is also for this reason. After losing the war anyway, Finland could not be saved in the end, so it was better to stabilize the Nordic Federation first.


    Francis: "Her Count is too modest. With your country''s economic strength, a total of 800 million crowns is nothing to say.


    As far as I know, your government''s fiscal revenue this year is as high as 320 million crowns, and the liquidity in Stockholm''s financial market alone exceeds 840 million crowns.


    Your bank is fully capable of taking on this loan. "


    About 800 million crowns: 87.43 million aegis, or 43.715 million pounds. This is a huge sum for any country.


    Francis''s suggestion of this figure is also valid. Although Finland is not small, after all, it is a bitter cold place in northern Europe. It belongs to a bad land in this era.


    There are many similar rotten Russians. If it were not for high strategic value, the Tsarist government would not attach such importance.


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, the European continent is not peaceful. Small countries have no sense of security at all, and everyone is as strong as possible.


    The Nordic Federation is eyeing Finland. Apart from the nationalist factor, there are more and no better options.


    Carla Valenti shook his head: "His Special Envoy, loans need to take risks into account. Your government''s financial situation has always been bad, and there may be a war with the Popo Federation at any time.


    Once the war breaks out, your country''s ability to repay its debt will definitely go wrong, and you can only rely on collateral to cover it.


    The Finnish region is too barren, and fiscal revenue is just enough to spend. And without enough minerals, how long does it take to sell wood by selling wood?


    One hundred years or two hundred years, everyone can''t wait that long. "


    It was no surprise to be rejected, and some talks were even half successful, indicating that the Nordic Federal Government was enthusiastic.


    Francis'' mission is to stabilize the Nordic Federation, not how much money he really needs to borrow. If you want to raise funds for the war, you can only find solutions from the three countries: Britain, France, and Austria. Other countries are too poor.


    After a tentative inquiry, Francis left and left Cara Valenti with a secret headache.


    Although the stuffing cakes dropped from the sky are good, we must also consider whether they are poisonous. The Russians are not easy to get along with. They want to take advantage of them and are easily backstabbed.


    ...


    In the palace, after receiving the good news, Oscar II''s first reaction was not surprise, but fright.


    After contemplating for a moment, Oscar II expressed his doubts in his heart: "What if the Russians won the war and finally refused to fulfill the contract?"


    No way, the credibility of the Tsarist government is so good. After losing the war, the Russians will definitely fulfill their contract, because they have neither money to pay their debts, nor the strength to keep Finland.


    But winning the war is different. Although most of the tsarist government still has no money to pay off its debts, it cannot hold them back!


    When the Tsar refuses to pay the debts and refuses to surrender to Finland, they will be dumbfounded.


    You can''t collect debts by force?


    This is only the exclusive method of collecting debts by the powerful nations against the weak nations. The weak nations simply cannot work against the powerful nations.


    Foreign Minister Carla Valenti said uncertainly: "Should not! The Tsarist government is raising money for the war, not only borrowing money from us, but also borrowing money from Austria.


    If the tsarist government defaults ... "


    Before the words were over, Count Carla Valenti himself did not believe it. Borrowing money from Austria and borrowing money from the Nordic Federation are two concepts.


    To rely on Austria''s debt, the Tsarist government must think twice before considering the political risks behind it and the countermeasures that the Vienna government may take.


    The Nordic Federation is different. At least Carla Valenti did not find out what countermeasures they could use.


    Needless to say, lending money to the Tsarist government is too risky, and has far exceeded the risk tolerance of the Nordic Federation.


    After a long silence, Oscar II said: "Continue to talk to the Russians, this is an opportunity anyway.


    If we can rely on economic means to take back the Finnish region, we cannot refuse at all. Now the most important thing is to reduce the risk.


    Now that the Russians have asked for loans, there must be other measures that can give us peace of mind. For example: a third party provides loan guarantees.


    If the Tsarist government can persuade one of the British, French and Austrian parties to provide a guarantee of debt performance, it will not be considered. "


    The tsarist government can not care about credibility, because their credibility is not good. Britain, France, Austria and Austria are not the same. The economic credibility of the three countries are all leveraged, but not just 800 million crowns.


    ...


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 Chapter 650： Misfortune

    The Tsarist government is in action, and the Berlin government is not idle. Unlike the Russian family, which has a solid foundation and sufficient collateral, the Popo Federation will be much poorer.


    Mortgage resources?


    Sorry, the mineral resources of the Federation of Popo are very limited. The most valuable is probably the agricultural products in Poland.


    It is regrettable that the agricultural crisis has not completely passed yet, and the international agricultural product trading market is still in oversupply, which is not worth it at all.


    If it is only a matter of price, it is not impossible to negotiate. Capital is profitable, and discounts can still be negotiated.


    The key is that security cannot be guaranteed. Once the Federation of Popo is defeated, all the water will be lost. The Russians will not recognize these loans.


    Resources mortgage is not enough, so what about territory, taxes, railways, ports?


    These things are theoretically mortgaged, provided that bankers are willing to buy them.


    The amount of funds involved is too large, unless the consortium can be persuaded to take over, or else even the support of national governments will not work.


    No one can be sure that the Federation of Popo will win the war. Lost in the war, all promises of the Berlin government were empty checks.


    Unlike the Russian Empire, even if they lose the war, they will not die. The collateral that the Tsarist government now gives, even if the Pope Federation wins the war, is not capable of occupying it.


    The Commonwealth Federation is not the same. They have a limited family base, and once they are defeated, they are all paid in.


    No one doubts the appetite of the Russians, and even if they cannot swallow the Popo Federation, they can still pay it. The Vienna government is not interested in Poland, but it is well-known for its ambitions in Prussia.


    The slogan was shouted for a long time, and the fake became real. Franz''s grand German plan, after so many years of shouting, has long been popular.


    Except for a limited number of high-level governments, the remaining Austrians are all striving to unify the German region.


    The Berlin government is impossible and does not dare to mortgage its core territory. Otherwise, the Junker aristocracy in the country will have a coup before the Russians call.


    Don''t get into the big picture with them. If the Juncker nobles have a big picture, Germany would not have been so tragedy.


    In the Berlin Palace, William I asked expectantly: "Are banks willing to take over?"


    For international loans and bond issuance these years, the best way is to get the bank consortium first and let the bank come out to calm the government.


    As long as an agreement is signed with the bank, approval can basically be obtained, and many political additional conditions can be saved.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman: "So far, only five banks have shown interest.


    These are small banks, and if they want to bet big, even if they are negotiated, they will issue tens of millions of marks of bonds at most. It is far from our expected goal. "


    (1 mark is about 0.358 grams of gold)


    There is never a shortage of gamblers in this world. Even if the outside world is generally not optimistic about the Popo Federation, there are also people who dare to take business.


    After a moment of silence, William I slowly spoke: "Let''s connect with the Jews! As long as they are willing to issue bonds for us or provide loans, they will support their independence."


    William I did not like Jews, but now had to cooperate with Jews. Because of the anti-Semitic relationship of the Tsarist government, the Jews in Russia were subjected to **** slaughter, and the relationship between the two sides was very bad.


    The enemy''s enemies are allies. In this era, Jews have no sense of security. Especially after the outbreak of the anti-Semitic movement in Russia, Jews must fight back for their own security and let the world see their power.


    During the Russo-Japanese War in spacetime, the Japanese government was able to support it. In addition to the support of the British, Jewish capital was also vigorous.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman: "Your Majesty, this may not be enough. Jews are not anti-Russia, but Jewish capital pays more attention to practical interests.


    It is only a part of ordinary Jews who advocate independent nationhood, and their own right to speak is not high. Even if they are willing to cooperate with us, they are not able to take on many bonds. "


    The call for the founding of the nation by the Jews has not been high this year. The Jews scattered around the world are still scattered and not united.


    Jewish capital has no concept of state, but is loyal to its interests. It has been rejected by European society, and its situation has not been very good.


    Most Jewish capitalists are worried about the establishment of a Jewish state. They will be jealous and even suppressed by their governments, and they have always opposed the establishment of an independent state.


    The anti-Semitic movement of the Tsarist government really shocked many people. Unfortunately, it is useless. Most of the unlucky people are ordinary people. Capitalists rely on the power of capital to receive news and run away early.


    "Hey!"


    After sighing, William I said helplessly: "Try it out and raise as much money as possible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready and I want to visit Europe."


    The reality is cruel. Even if you are not willing anymore, in order to raise enough funds for the war, you have to be sent to the door to let people kill it.


    ...


    Prime Minister Mochi: "Your Majesty, I just received the news. At 8:15 this morning, Marshal Albrecht von Ron died."


    The house leak happened to rain overnight, and at the outset of the Prussian-Russian war, the military police Tianzhu fell one more.


    Albrecht von Ron was the least well-known of the three Prussian kings, but his contribution to the Kingdom of Prussia was not low at all.


    Simply leading the military reform and establishing a powerful Prussian army is enough to keep its history.


    Ron has a pivotal position in the Prussian army, serving as a lubricant for the struggle for power between the military and the government. After the Prussian-Russian war, the Berlin government was able to achieve stable over-power, and he made great contributions.


    William I said in a deep voice: "Prepare the nation!"


    It seems that he is in a very bad mood now. As early as two months ago, Ron''s was already in bed and William I was ready. It really happened now and he still couldn''t accept it.


    The anti-strike ability of politicians is strong. William I quickly emerged from grief and began to consider the impact of Ron''s death.


    Balancing the forces of the military and the government has never been easier. After Ron''s death, he must find a new successor to act as a lubricant.


    This person is not a good candidate. It must have enough prestige in the army to convince everyone, and it must also have sharp political judgment.


    William I first thought of Moody and was quickly ruled out. Mao Qi''s prestige in the army is indeed enough, but unfortunately, his political vision is really good.


    It is for this reason that Mao Qi was able to become Prime Minister. William I would not dare let him be prime minister if he changed to a politically powerful master who had influence in the army.


    Monarchy and relative power are also to be played against each other. The thing that makes a great contribution to the earthquake is the same in east and west. It is not enough to kill the heroes. If the subordinates are too powerful, checks and balances and suppression are still indispensable.


    After much hesitation, William I decided to stabilize first. As the Prussian-Russian war broke out, the Berlin government could no longer make trouble. No matter how big the problem was, it could only be said after the war.


    The after-effects brought by him, he can no longer take care of them. Winning the war requires solving it; if you lose the war, you will be exiled overseas, and your worry will be useless.


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 Chapter 651： Risk sharing

    In London, it''s still foggy. Once again on this fantastic city, William I was in a different mood.


    The imperial royal relationship is still good. Both sides are children''s relatives. The son of William I married the daughter of Queen Victoria.


    William I''s visit naturally received a high-standard reception from the British royal family. However, the British enthusiasm did not make William I feel a touch of warmth.


    No way, there were no senior British government officials in the crowd. There is no doubt that the London government does not value his arrival.


    This is a commonly used method in diplomacy. With this method, political positions and pressure are expressed, but they are still very effective.


    Unlike the first Russian-Prussian war, the London government paid for it. In order to pull the bias, the Russians blocked the Baltic Sea and laid the foundation for Prussia to win the war.


    The now declining Russian empire can no longer threaten Britain''s interests. Replaced by two new threats from Fao, it is no longer necessary to continue to suppress Russia.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the London government, the Russo-Austrian alliance has broken down. Allowing the Russian Empire to maintain a certain level of strength can contain some of Austria''s forces behind them, making them unable to devote themselves to continental hegemony, which is conducive to maintaining balance in the European continent.


    The Commonwealth of Popo wants to win the support of the British in the war. There is no international situation to take advantage of, but only to speak of interests.


    The welcoming banquet was held normally, and a group of nobles attended the banquet. High-level British government officials still did not show up.


    There is a cabinet meeting in Downing Street''s Prime Minister''s House. It is not that the London government is inefficient, mainly because William I was too fast.


    Despite the Queen''s disregard, the power of the British Cabinet is very large, and the workload is naturally very large.


    In the new round of the Russian-Prussian War, the London government has really attached great importance to it, but after all, it has not yet started.


    War is not a child''s play. According to normal conditions, dragging on for months or a year or two is normal.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "William I has arrived and the Russian Crown Prince will arrive next month. We need to make a choice now.


    For the sake of Britain, I hope that you will be able to analyze rationally and obtain the best interests for the empire. "


    The victory of the Russian-Prussian War is no longer as critical to the London government as the previous one. No matter who wins or loses, the pattern in which the three empires dominate the world will not change.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The most important concern now is Austria. The victory or defeat of the Prussian-Russian war will determine who their potential competitors will be in the future.


    Russia and Russia are actually a good choice. Now that the Austrians are letting the Prussian war break out, it seems that the Vienna government is not willing to do so.


    In recent years, Austria''s strength has grown very fast. Especially in the economy, the performance is particularly outstanding.


    In addition to military strength, Austria has completely surpassed France. If the French cannot digest the Italian region for a long time, France and Austria will lose their balance sooner or later. "


    Now France and Austria are the enemies of Britain and have nothing to do with other powers. France and Austria have the power to threaten the British and are the enemies of the London government.


    The trilateral alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria is for the common good. There is a covenant that can restrain everyone''s behavior, reduce colonial conflicts, and save a lot of military expenses.


    For alliances to form alliances, suppression and restrictions are still necessary. Limiting the strength of France and Austria has become one of the core strategies of the London government.


    Colonial Minister Robert: "The French have digested the Italian region, and the European continent will lose its balance, but it will become France over Austria.


    This is actually a false proposition. Whether France overwhelms Austria or Austria surpasses France, the difference in strength between them is not a day away.


    We have enough time to make strategic adjustments. The question now is who will win the Prussian-Russian war, which is more in our interest? "


    Robert is bullish on the French, all the confidence given by Napoleon.


    When the French army swept the European continent, the shadow left by everyone was too great. Even if the French army did not keep up with the pace in the new round of military reform, everyone still believed that the French army was the world''s first.


    The performance of the French Army in the First Near East War reinforced the British view. Weapons and equipment are changing slowly, and military training stays decades ago. These problems have been ignored by everyone.


    Internationally, it is generally believed that the French army has the highest combat effectiveness in the world with comparable forces.


    According to the experience gained in the anti-French war, the best way to defeat the French is to throw more money and invest more troops.


    Everyone thinks that the basis of Fao''s strength is also based on this. The French army is more elite, the Austrians are more, the economic strength is stronger, and the offset is exactly the same.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The Austrians intending to indulge in the outbreak of Russia and Russia are obviously seeking further expansion of the territory.


    No matter who wins or loses in this war, the Vienna government is the biggest winner. With regard to geopolitical relations, no one will be able to hinder Austria''s expansion after the victory between the two sides.


    In the past few years, the French government had been fighting internally. In the past two years, Napoleon IV gradually took power, and the Paris government has stabilized.


    Because of the interests, the capitalists who previously supported Napoleon III''s unification of the Italian region have now stood on the opposite side of the Paris government and secretly funded Italian independent organizations.


    Due to internal instability, the French have lost the ability to check and balance Austria. This is the main reason why the Vienna government dared to indulge the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war.


    In order to balance Europe, we must create another enemy for the Austrians and restrain them from behind. Both Russia and Russia are candidates.


    From the perspective of development potential, the Russian threat is significantly greater. Once the war is won, the improbable Russian Empire will return again.


    Perhaps their vitality was severely damaged after the war, and they were unable to dominate the European continent, but in Central Asia and the Far East, they will still threaten our interests. "


    In Napoleon III, the problem of Italy was not serious. Relying on strong political wrists, suppressing waves and attracting waves, it is generally stable.


    Napoleon IV''s turn is not the same. Because the Paris government was busy fighting internally, it ignored the domestic economic construction.


    In particular, the wrong economic policy was formulated to merge the two markets into one. After opening the market, the capitalists who supported the merger with France found themselves fooled.


    Seemingly fair competition, in fact, has become France''s economic plunder of Italy.


    It is not that the capitalists in the Italian region have not worked hard. It is because the industrial strength between the two sides is too large. It is simply not a short time to catch up.


    If it is just these problems, it is not intolerable. It is only small and medium capitalists. Strong capitalists can replace new equipment and regain competitiveness.


    However, there is a common problem in Italy and France-lack of resources.


    In order to compete for resources, capitalists have to show their magic. There is no doubt that the Paris government is sitting on its butt. When formulating policies, it is more inclined to local capitalists.


    One or two went, and the grudge accumulated. Unwilling to be lonely, the capitalists slowly manipulated public opinion, stirred up public dissatisfaction with the French, and tried to force the Paris government to make concessions.


    The result is naturally self-evident, even if the French government wants to make concessions, the capitalists in Paris will not agree.


    In the last economic crisis, this contradiction was directly detonated. Some capitalists are beginning to lean towards independence and promote nationalism in Italy.


    It is not just the capitalists who are dissatisfied with the French, in fact the local aristocracy is also dissatisfied. One radish and one pit, they received too little in the French government''s power distribution.


    Despite the contradictions, there was no large-scale independence movement in Italy. The reason is simple. Despite various discomforts, the living standards of ordinary people have improved.


    It doesn''t matter if the local economy does not work, it can export labor. It''s all a country, so going out to work is not a problem.


    Compared with Italy, France is well paid. This is also a win-win situation. The average Italian gets more income, and French capitalists get cheap labor.


    Someone is frustrated. Due to labor mobility, labor costs in Italy have doubled in just ten years. This is to make the Italian capitalists grit their teeth.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Belfort: "What can the Popo Federation give us? What can the Russians give us?


    IMHO, these two countries can bring us too little benefit. Just to check and balance Austria, we do not need to intervene at all, whoever wins is Austria''s enemy.


    Now they are asking us for help, not for international diplomatic support, but more for money.


    What determines the outcome of this war is not whether the troops of the two countries are elite, but more depends on who can raise more money.


    It is easy to lend them money, but how can they be recovered?


    Although we do not want to admit it, we have to admit that our ability directly determines the outcome of this war.


    If you bet wrong, you will end up losing money. This is an investment of hundreds of millions of pounds, and I am opposed to making a choice now. "


    The word "money" has exhausted the essence of British diplomacy. Directly shut Edward, a foreign minister who tended to support the Popo Federation.


    No way, the risk is too great. He didn''t know what to ask the Federation of Popo to keep the debt safe.


    After hesitating for a moment, Prime Minister Benjamin made a decision: "Explore the bottom of William I first and see how many chips they have.


    The Popo Federation needs the support of at least two major powers to win this war. If they can get the support of Austria or France, it will not be impossible to issue war bonds for them. "


    Risks need to be considered for international debt, even for the wealthy John Bull. They do not dare to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in gambling without sharing risk.


    Supporting the Russians was simply beyond Benjamin''s consideration. The main reason is not the underlying threat, but the money.


    Based on the credibility of the Tsarist government, if he dared to lend money to the Russians, his head would be flooded.


    Do not consider the issue of collateral, even if a contract is signed, it can also breach the contract. The Royal Navy''s warships could not go ashore again, and their deterrent to the Russians was too small.


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 Chapter 652： Continuation of the hegemonic struggle

    The atmosphere in the parliament of the British Foreign Office was extraordinarily weird. One side of the negotiation was extremely nervous, but had to hang a smile. The other side was obviously uninterested, but also pretended to listen carefully.


    This weird scene was the scene of negotiations between Britain and the United Kingdom. From the moment the negotiations began, the two sides were in an unequal position,


    Just like ordinary people have no money in their pockets and are hungry, they have to borrow money to eat. To borrow money, that''s ...


    The British Foreign Secretary Edward waved his hand: "I''m sorry, Count. This is something I can''t do. Loans are the business of banks. You should talk to bankers."


    Just by attitude, it is clear that money cannot be borrowed. Without enough profit, how could John Bull pay for it?


    Friedman, Pope ¡¯s Minister of Foreign Affairs: "Sir, we have passed the bank and need your government''s endorsement. Please be assured that this time we are very, very sincere.


    Interest can be increased by 30% on the basis of the average international interest rate. We can also use fiscal revenue, colonies, railways, mines, and ports as collateral. "


    Although international loans are very profitable, the risks are also huge. In the absence of government "endorsement", whoever dares to make international loans is a fool.


    There is a government "endorsement". Once a debt default occurs, the government will intervene in the collection. Although it cannot be guaranteed to be recovered, it also increases the counterparty''s cost of default.


    If there is no "endorsement" by the government, then go to the account yourself! There are a lot of similar lessons learned, for example: the previous tsarist government defaulted on debt.


    Governments provided "endorsement" of debts, which were finally settled through negotiations, and some of them could be recovered. Debts that were not ¡°endorsed¡± by the government were directly erased.


    The victory of the Prussian-Russian war is unpredictable. It is still unknown whether there will be a Prussian federation after the war. Without the endorsement of the London government, bankers will naturally not dare to take over this business, no matter how high the interest is.


    In recent years, the government has hardly supervised the financial market. However, it is impossible to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from the financial market without government support.


    The British Foreign Minister Edward shook his head: "Her Count, I feel your sincerity, but this has no effect.


    Everyone knows how destructive the war is. Now that the Russian-Prussian War is about to begin, only if your country wins, can the debt be fulfilled.


    This is only possible. The Russian Empire is not so easy to deal with. Even if your country can defeat them again, it will pay a small price. What will your country pay for these debts after the war?


    War reparations?


    IMHO, if the Tsarist government is rich, the war will not end.


    The spoils that your country can obtain are nothing more than land, population, and factories. These things are indeed precious, but unfortunately they cannot be realized.


    Even because of the war, your country has to invest a lot of money in reconstruction. It will be a financial burden for a long time to come.


    This is still the ideal state. If the war becomes anxious and becomes a long-term confrontation, the situation will be even worse.


    If one day your country is really unable to fulfill the contract, can you let everyone live with these collaterals?


    Your earl, you should be aware that for bankers, the collateral offered by your country has no substantial effect. "


    Edward''s words have been very restrained. He did not talk about the defeat of the Commonwealth, but in reality it must be considered.


    If you win the war, you will not be able to guarantee the normal performance of your debt. If you lose the war, you will have to pay.


    Friedman is confident of this war. However, he has confidence, which does not mean that the British also have confidence.


    Whether they accept it or not, the comprehensive national strength of the Russians is above the Popo Federation.


    They were able to win the last war because European nations wanted the Russians to lose, and the Tsarist government really invested half of it.


    This time is different from the past. The weakened Russian empire is not so jealous of everyone. If countries want to contribute money to help them, they must speak with their interests.


    After hesitating for a moment, Friedman asked directly: "Sir, what does your country want?"


    The Commonwealth does not have the confidence to talk about conditions. Instead of wasting time in negotiations, it is better to directly showdown. Anyway, as long as the British are willing to pay for it, everything is negotiable.


    The British Foreign Minister Edward waved his hand: "Her Count has misunderstood. We have no intention of gaining anything. You must believe that the friendship between our two countries can stand the test, but the bankers need a guarantee.


    If your country can deposit its reserves in the Bank of England as a guarantee, everyone''s confidence in you will be greatly increased, and your country will get at least 60 million pounds of loans. "


    Friedman''s face suddenly became ugly, and a ¡ê 60 million loan sounded tempting. In fact, the reserves of the currency issued by the Popo Federation now have 478.6 tons of gold.


    Of course, because of the international settlement, the Commonwealth of Popo still has to keep a part of the gold, which can be deposited in the Bank of England, and the value is about 60 million pounds.


    This is not just a question of gold, it also involves currency issuance. Once the gold fell into the hands of the British, it was difficult to get it back.


    The reserves are in the hands of the British, and in the future the currency of the Commonwealth will have to be influenced by the London government. It is similar to the later Fed, which can affect the world economy through monetary policy.


    It''s no surprise that Americans learn from the British themselves. It is nothing more than that the United States is more powerful and its hegemony is more stable than that of Britain.


    Due to Franz''s butterfly effect, the Aegis force was killed, and the pound could not enjoy currency hegemony alone. In this context, it is not surprising that the British are following the Pope Federation.


    For the Berlin government, depositing gold in the Bank of England was not just a loss of monetary autonomy, it was also a political standup.


    Choosing to support the British will naturally offend France and Austria. No, it should be said that it offended Austria.


    Because of insufficient gold reserves, the franc has taken the lead in this round of currency hegemony.


    Without hesitating for a long time, Friedman gave the answer: "Too little loan of 60 million pounds, the value of gold in our hands is not less than this amount. Not to mention the additional political and economic value.


    Once we deposit gold in the Bank of England, we are bound to offend the Austrians. In the subsequent Russian-Prussian War, Austria''s right to speak was the heaviest.


    Not long ago, the Vienna government also made similar requirements, and they gave much better conditions. "


    Has the Vienna government made a request, as a competitor, the British have no way to verify. Even if it is not, the Berlin government will send it to the door, and the Vienna government will not refuse.


    Edward smiled a little, and he was not surprised that Friedman raised prices under the guise of Austria. Such things are very common in diplomacy.


    However, the first stop of William I''s visit to London meant that the Berlin government was more inclined to cooperate with them.


    He said tentatively: "Her Count, this issue can be discussed slowly, and we will not let our friends suffer.


    As for the Vienna government''s higher bid, it also requires them to honor their promises. Although the Russian-Austrian alliance has ended, Russia-Austrian relations have not yet broken.


    In the last three decades, the economies of Russia and Austria have been tied together. Even if the Vienna government is willing to abandon the tsarist government, it cannot be achieved in a short time.


    No matter what choices your country makes, it is impossible for Austria to make a cut with the Russians for your country. This is determined by interests. "


    Friedman nodded, this is an indisputable fact, and the two countries did stand together economically. If not both countries had ambitions for hegemony, the Russian-Austrian alliance would not be dissolved.


    The Berlin government prefers to cooperate with the less reputable British, and does not turn to Austria for help from the same source, simply because of its deep fear of Russia-Austria relations.


    After a pause, Edward went on to add: "Your country needs more supporters to win this war. As friends, we are happy to help your country."


    Edward said this with confidence. Although Britain''s reputation in Europe is not good, its diplomatic influence is still huge.


    Don''t mention it in small countries, the most important thing is the influence on France. Since the restoration of Napoleon III, the Paris government has been flooded with pro-British factions.


    If the British government is willing to deal with these people, it will be much less difficult for the Pope Federation to seek French support.


    Friedman was tempted. It wasn''t superficial. It was because the Popo Federation had too few chips.


    The so-called colony, which is a small piece of the Indo-China Peninsula, was not operated by the Berlin government, and was not worth it at all.


    The so-called "fiscal revenue" is even more of a joke. In the past ten years, except when the land was sold, when did you have any balance?


    Even if you take out the mortgage, you still need to keep the government running, otherwise the bankers will collect taxes by themselves?


    Railways, mines, and ports can only listen. Most of these industries are private, and very few belong to the Berlin government.


    Private property is sacred and inviolable. Naturally, the government has no right to dispose of it. What the Berlin government can mortgage is all government assets.


    ...


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 Chapter 653： Had to pay

    At the Vienna Palace, the content of the imperial negotiations has reached Franz. It''s not how powerful the intelligence service is. It was completely intentionally leaked by the British.


    This kind of high-level negotiations involves only a few people with knowledge and senior ministerial officials. It is not something that intelligence organizations can buy.


    It is not surprising that the Popo Federation moved closer to the British. In any case, John Bull is a sea power country and cannot become the mainland hegemony. There is no direct conflict between the British and the Pope.


    In contrast, Austria is different. The Vienna government is shouting every day to unify the German region, and the core territories of the Popo Federation are in the German region. It is no wonder that the Berlin government is not worried.


    From the standpoint of Austria, it is in the best interest of both Russia and Russia to lose both. To cooperate with Austria is to seek skins from tigers. With choice, the Berlin government naturally favors the British.


    "The British actually want to promote relations between France and France. What do you think is the conspiracy behind this?"


    The British have always been trying to isolate the French, and now suddenly pushing France and France closer, it is difficult for Franz not to try to figure it out in the worst of maliciousness.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "His Majesty, there may be two reasons for this.


    The victory of the Russian-Prussian War is unpredictable. The British people alone can guarantee the victory of the Commonwealth Federation, but they do not want to give up the benefits of sending them home. They must find someone to share the risks.


    If the French are brought in, the United Kingdom and France will be able to keep the Pope Federation, even if the situation is unfavorable, and ensure that the investment will not be lost.


    The other is for us. The London government believes that the strength of France and Austria has been unbalanced, and the French need to attract allies and continue to maintain the European balance.


    The latter is unlikely. With the prestige left by Napoleon, the British will only overestimate the strength of France and cannot underestimate it.


    Since supporting the restoration of the Spanish royal family, the French strategic situation in Europe has reversed. The London government is still having a headache to split the French-Western alliance, and there is no reason to continue to win them allies. "


    After the restoration of Napoleon III in the middle of the 19th century, France broke the shackles of the Vienna system, and its military strength was resurrected.


    European countries were worried about the military threat from France. Under the auspices of Austria, the West, Pud, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands signed a common defense treaty, and the French strategy fell into a passive state.


    Of course, the French expansion has not been blocked. For example: Osa ¡¯s relations are bad, the Kingdom of Sardinia is excluded from the joint defense organization, and the French have only one way to expand to Italy.


    In order to change the diplomatic distress, Napoleon III took a series of political and diplomatic actions to improve relations with European countries.


    After the outbreak of civil strife in Spain, the French government supported the restoration of Alfonso XII, Spain announced its withdrawal from the United Defense Organization, and the strategic blockade declared bankruptcy.


    Geopolitical relations, as France and Spain moved closer, John Niu couldn''t sleep. For their own strategic security, the British have been trying to find ways to divide France and Spain.


    Prime Minister Felix: "No matter what the reason, it is already a fact that France and France are closer. Without the cooperation of the British, it is difficult for us to stop all this.


    The French are ambitious and have always wanted to seize continental hegemony, it is impossible to refuse to send home the Pope Federation.


    The two parties already have the benefit basis for cooperation. Even if they are not aligned, the relationship will go further. We need to be prepared in advance to avoid being caught off guard. "


    No way, the Pope Federation chose the British, and Austria could only support the Russians, which was determined by national interests.


    Franz is not interested in continental hegemony, but this cannot be said! Austria has no ambitions for continental Europe, and Franz himself did not believe this.


    This is not a question of ambition, it is mainly determined by strength. Whether you like it or not, as long as the strength is reached, interest groups will push the government upward.


    Austria is not moving now, that is the game is still in progress. The French mighty tigers are there. On the bright side, France and Austria have equal military strength, and the British are on the side.


    Austria''s rise was a one-point military and a nine-point politics, and there were fewer domestic radicals. The ideal strategy of most people is to unify the German region, and dominating the world is not within the scope of the plan.


    Of course, this is also related to the distribution of benefits. Austria has gained a lot in the colonial movement. As a vested interest, naturally it is not so cynical and it is anxious to break the world order.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The situation is not so serious, and the closeness of the Franco-Prussian law is not all bad. At least the German Federation will fall to us. If you are lucky, you can win Belgium.


    As long as the Russians do not fall, the Popo Federation will always be contained, and the main thing we need to face is France.


    The only headache is the uncertainty over the choice of the British. However, this is not difficult to resolve. There are definitely more anti-French factions in the London government than anti-Olympic factions. Our diplomatic advantage is even greater.


    Moreover, it is still Belgium and the German Confederation. It is impossible for the London government to completely ignore the interests of the younger brother. It is more likely that we will work with us to suppress the French. "


    The reality is that the French import tens of millions of tons of coal from Belgium and Germany every year, and this number is still increasing.


    This has seriously affected the development of the French economy, especially in the field of heavy industry, and France has lagged behind Britain and Austria.


    Even if the French government wants to maintain restraint, domestic capitalists will not agree. If the Paris government does not want to see an escalation in Italy, it must address energy.


    Looking around, except for Belgium and the German Federation, Britain and Austria are left with coal resources nearby. This multiple choice question is basically a fixed answer.


    Right before that, the French are still actively looking for coal mines, and look forward to gaining ground in the North African colonies. When they finish prospecting, they will take the most extreme way.


    Everyone is a realist. As soon as the French move, Belgium and Germany will find that the British are unreliable. Only Austria has an option.


    Franz shook his head: "It''s not that simple. Hate cannot control the British''s decision. They will only be affected by their interests.


    Judging from the current situation, France''s demand for resources continues to increase, at most not more than two decades, and the French will reach out to Germany and Germany for resources.


    At that time we will either enter the market passively or actively participate in the game. The British will still continue their balancing strategy, whoever is stronger will suppress whoever.


    From the economic data point of view, the French have deviated. In order to maintain rapid economic growth, I do not know which genius came up with the development of an industrial chain with the financial industry as its core.


    At the current speed of development, how long do you think the balance between France and Austria can be maintained? "


    The nature of the usury empire has not changed. Since the death of Napoleon III, the French government has been unable to suppress the domestic capitalists, and the economy has been involuntarily inclined to finance.


    With the intensification of the energy crisis, the cost of France''s industry has continued to increase, this situation has become more and more intensified, and the proportion of manufacturing in the GDP has become lower and lower.


    In the short term, illusory figures have masked contradictions, and everyone can''t see the crisis yet. But once the war breaks out, all problems will break out.


    Needless to say, the world''s boss always wants to suppress the second child. The French bubble was punctured, when the Austrians and the British turned their faces.


    Economic Minister Reinhard Haldergen: "How long the military balance can be maintained depends on changes in the international situation. But economically, the balance has long been broken.


    According to the data collected by the Bureau of Statistics, the industrial strength of France is only 68.1% of the British, and only 58.6% of ours. This proportion is still declining.


    The gap in the heavy industry sector is even greater. Take the steel industry as an example: French steel output is only 37.2% of the British, less than one-third of ours.


    Coal production is even more disparate, less than a third of the Britons, and less than a quarter of ours.


    These data can already explain a lot of problems. It is worth mentioning that the newly added Italy region has hardly contributed to French heavy industry. Coal production can be ignored, and steel has only a few small workshops. "


    Not to despise the Italian region, there are really not many resources. The capitalists were willing to support Napoleon III in order to obtain more cheap industrial raw materials.


    No one expected that France is also barren. The annexation of the Italian region merely increased the national strength of France in name. In fact, it was more of a burden.


    In addition, without the Italian region, France''s resources are scarcely less than it is now.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz made the decision: "Accelerate the negotiation process with the Russians. As long as the Russians are willing to deposit the reserved gold in the Austrian National Bank, the shortfall will accept their territorial mortgage.


    If the Tsarist government agrees to use 90% of the funds to purchase Austrian goods, we accept that they use industrial raw materials to pay off their debts. "


    It doesn''t matter whether the loan is collected or not. Since the Popo Federation has made a choice, Austria can''t help but respond.


    Moreover, this is already doomed. With the international credibility of the Tsarist government, who dares to lend money to them except Austria?


    If the Vienna government did not support the Russians, the war would have been divided before the war had begun.


    The face of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl changed sharply, and he quickly discouraged: "His Majesty, the Russians are in very bad financial condition. Even if they win the war, they will not be able to pay back the money.


    There is no problem with gold collateral. But territorial mortgages are completely unnecessary, and Austria doesn''t need these bad places now.


    Dividing the Popo Federation is nothing but a blank check. Now that the British have decided to support the Popo Federation, the French have a good chance of supporting them.


    Backed by Britain and France, even if the Russians can win, they will not destroy the Commonwealth Federation. At the most, they will take back Poland. We do n¡¯t need these bad places. "


    Carl repeatedly emphasized "bad land", and Franz also had a headache. Beginning with the localization of Africa, the desire of Vienna''s top executives to expand on the European continent is gone.


    It''s not that the land that the Russians took out for mortgage was really rotten. On the contrary, it was very fertile, mainly because the cost required was too high.


    Franz explained bluntly: "This is a strategic need. We need to defeat both Russia and Russia and eliminate two potential threats at the same time.


    Without funding the Tsarist government, what did the Russians use to fight?


    The issue of collateral can also be discussed slowly with the Russians. You can fool the Tsarist government first, as long as they win the war, they can trade the territory of the Federation of Popo.


    For the homeland of the German region, we can replace it in the ratio of 1: 3 and let them mortgage the Ukrainian region as much as possible.


    If the Tsarist government insists on using Bulgaria as a mortgage, let them add Constantinople. They can also be allowed to redeem, but at a profit. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carr worried: "With the credibility of the Tsarist government, I am afraid it will be difficult for them to implement the treaty, and then I am afraid it will be another dispute."


    Not "fear", but disputes are bound to occur. With the credibility of the Russians, the possibility of proactively fulfilling promises is almost zero, and by that time it still depends on strength.


    Franz is very relieved that the Popo Federation is not weak, and the post-war Russian empire will also have to be peeled.


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 Chapter 654： Austrian threat theory

    After William I''s trip to London, the international situation became more and more prosperous. The British-Prussian relationship has heated up, and Russia and Austria, which have just ended their alliance, have once again leaned together, and it is in the hands of the French to decide the future of European situation.


    If the Paris government supports the Russians, the outcome of this war will be decided in advance. Conversely, if you support the Commonwealth, you will not know until this war has been fought.


    At Versailles, Napoleon IV was very satisfied with the situation. The feeling that Russia and Russia are rushing to win over France is such a wonderful feeling that influences the future direction of Europe.


    Foreign Minister Dumbledore: "His Majesty, the Russian delegation suddenly changed its itinerary and cancelled its trip to London. It is expected to arrive in Paris in three days."


    Napoleon IV smiled slightly. He knew that the Tsarist government was in a hurry. Comprehensive national strength The Russian Empire is better than the Popo Federation, but war is not only about comprehensive national strength but also external forces.


    The Popo Federation has already won the support of the British, and if it gets the support of the French, even if Russia has the support of Austria, it will still suffer.


    The harsh reality tells the Russians that no money is absolutely impossible. In terms of financial resources, the British and French masters combined will definitely provide more funds than Austria.


    To put it plainly, this war is a war of the Russians, not a war of Austria. The Vienna government can support them, but it is impossible to invest indefinitely.


    Unless the war can be ended in the short term, the last thing to fight is financial resources. With the lessons of the last war, the tsarist government has no illusions of quick victory.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "It''s only now that the Russians are not stupid!"


    The Russian ambassador arrived before William I''s visit to Paris. On the surface, it was certainly not too late. But Napoleon IV made a late claim.


    Once France and Russia had the opportunity to move closer to each other. Unfortunately, neither side cherished it. This is a problem left over from history. The contradictions between the two countries brought about by the anti-French war have been magnified again in the Near East War.


    Napoleon III wanted to ease the French-Russian relationship for a time, but was blocked by Britain and Austria, and ended in failure.


    After the sale of the Puddese territory, France and Russia lost their joint hub of interest, and the last chance of alliance was shattered.


    There is no regret medicine in this world. As the international situation changes, France no longer needs to ally with the Russians.


    The young Napoleon IV was also ambitious and wanted to surpass his father and build greater achievements.


    Therefore, France only needs little brothers, not competitors.


    The Russian Empire could not put down the shelf and be a younger brother. Even if Alexander II was able to lie down, the Russian people would not agree.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Dumbledore waved his hand: "It is not surprising that Russian diplomacy has always been more casual.


    From the beginning of the alliance between Nicholas I and Austria that year, to the pro-Pushau strategy implemented by Alexander II after the throne, to the subsequent turn of Russia and Russia, and the collapse of the Russian-Australian alliance.


    The diplomatic strategy of the Tsarist government has been greatly influenced by personal will. Not only is there no long-term planning, it also changes frequently, and even contradicts itself. "


    Seemingly aware of it, Dumbledore''s decisive choice stopped. The foreign policy of the Tsarist government is chaotic, and the foreign policy of the French government is actually not much better.


    Among the major European powers, the best continuation of foreign policy is between Britain and Austria. The European and British policy of continental balance has continued since the end of the anti-French war to the present.


    Although there have been changes in the middle, the general direction has never changed. The current European political landscape is the product of the British-Austrian "European Continental Balance" policy.


    Napoleon IV nodded his head: "Forget it, this is also a good thing. The Russians came, so I could negotiate the price with the Popo Federation.


    The European continent is too small to accommodate so many large countries. One Austria, one England is enough for us, and the fourth pole can no longer appear. "


    The cake is so big, Sanjiafen can''t satisfy everyone''s appetite. If you want to share another cake, no one will welcome it.


    On the issue of suppressing the rise of the latecomers, the positions of the three countries: Britain, France and Austria can be said to be the same. Whether it is to support the Popo Federation or the Russian Empire, there is a prerequisite-they must not be allowed to grow.


    The three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria are divided into two waves this time. It seems to be because of interests. In fact, everyone has reached a tacit understanding long ago: no one in the two countries can easily win the war.


    In this round of diplomatic competition, the Russians lost from the beginning. No matter how hard the Tsarist government works, it is impossible to get more support.


    Foreign Minister Dumbledore: "His Majesty, the news came from London that William I was seeking an alliance of great powers, and the British had explicitly rejected them.


    If nothing else, William I would seek to ally with us. This issue is very important and we must be cautious. "


    The "France-France alliance", if it was two or three decades ago, the French government would have had an ally to share the pressure. Even a dozen years ago, the French government would not hesitate to agree.


    It''s different now. Regardless of the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria, let alone France, there is also a Spanish ally, and the demand for allies is no longer so hungry.


    Napoleon IV sneered: "There is nothing to consider. The Federation of Popo wants to ally with us, and then they must defeat the Russians. If they lose the war, what qualifications are there to ally with us?"


    Now that the French and the French are allied, what benefits can the French government get in addition to its obligations?


    Even if the Pope Commonwealth wins, Napoleon IV must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the Franco-Prussian alliance. At least the attitudes of Britain and Austria have to consider.


    ...


    The grand welcoming ceremony was over, and the crown prince of Alexandrovich (Alexandr III), who visited Paris again, showed deep sadness on his face.


    The seemingly grand welcoming ceremony was mixed with a strong sense of alienation. There is no doubt that the people of Paris do not welcome them.


    If it wasn''t for the Bonaparte family who wanted to integrate into the European royal circle, they attached great importance to etiquette, and I''m afraid the face projects were too lazy to do.


    At the beginning, it was a dismissal, and Alexandrovic had no hope of the next negotiations.


    Originally, according to his intention, the first stop was to visit Denmark, and the Nordic Federation was the focus of public relations. As for the British and French people, they could do their destiny.


    Unfortunately, the Russian empire has yet to turn his crown prince. Even though he has been involved in government for many years, his diplomatic voice is still very low.


    Winning the British and French seems to have rich returns and can directly lock the victory, in fact there is no possibility of success at all.


    The most critical issue is "chips", and the tsarist government can''t offer any interest that will appeal to them.


    Use gold as collateral? Sorry, the Czar didn''t dare. Britain and France cannot trust the Russians, nor can the Tsarist government trust Britain and France.


    Unlike Austria, just ahead, if the Austrians break the contract, they can still fight with real swords. The cost of the war is clearly above the mortgage of gold, and these benefits are not enough to make the Vienna government default.


    Britain and France are not the same. Far away, thousands of miles away, the Russians simply cannot reach them. In the event of a bad mood and a breach of contract, the Russian economy will soon collapse and there will be no chance of retaliation.


    Territory mortgage? Mo said that even if it was sold or ceded, they would not dare to give it to Britain and France.


    Under normal circumstances, no European country is willing to be an ally with the Russians. Both Britain and France were colonial empires, and there was no shortage of enclaves.


    Without interest, diplomacy is a hooligan. The Crown Prince Alexandrovich was just doing his best, and naturally he was not interested.


    "His Royal Highness, William I will arrive in Paris tomorrow. The French arranged the welcoming banquet, which was clearly uneasy." An accompanying Foreign Ministry official was indignant


    After a moment of silence, Alexandrovic said coldly, "Just say I''m not feeling well, and I won''t attend tomorrow''s banquet."


    As Crown Prince Alexandrovich is also arrogant, how could he be willing to suffer such humiliation?


    As the crown prince, now Alexandrovich is only a Grand Duke, and William I is a king, and he will be a lower grade first.


    At the juncture of the impending Russian-Russian war, this kind of untimely meeting, who knows what news will be produced by the newspapers outside?


    "But, Your Highness. If you don''t go, the outside world will ..."


    Before he finished speaking, Alessandrovi? interrupted: "Not so much, but what will the outside world say? It''s just a matter of organizing some of our fears.


    Based on the relationship between France and Russia, do you think French newspapers can say good things about us? If you want to listen to someone''s good words, you can throw money directly, which is more useful than anything. "


    The more he knew about France, the less confident Alessandrovich was. Long ago, the French organized a volunteer army for the Polish independence movement.


    Although this volunteer army did not leave the country in the end, it still could not hide its thick malicious intentions against Russia. In this context, if you want to conduct a public opinion battle in Paris, you have no choice but to throw money.


    If France is in the Republican era and public opinion can influence government decision-making, then it will cost money. Obviously not now, no matter how much money is thrown away.


    Alexandrovich deliberately forced William I, and William I was hiding from Alexandrovich. The two seemed to have reached a tacit understanding, and they definitely did not appear in the same place.


    It seems that they have seen through the menacing intentions of the French, and both of them deliberately avoided direct conflict, which disappointed the mass-eating people who wanted to watch good shows.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV was meeting with William I. The scene was fun, as if a good friend had not seen each other for many years.


    On the other side, representatives of France and Prussia are starting a war of words around interests. Seeing that a breakthrough could not be achieved in a short time, Jeffrey Friedman, the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Popo, decisively shifted the topic.


    "Sir, the current international situation is not only bad for us, but also bad for your country."


    French Minister of Foreign Affairs Dumbledore shook his head: "Count, you don''t have to be alarmist here. The current international political situation is the best period in France for nearly a century.


    We have survived the hardest days, let alone now! Some threats are not worth mentioning at all. "


    This is a fact. France has been in the political vortex of Europe for nearly a hundred years, and everyone is hostile and targeted.


    Geoffrey Friedman took up his coffee, took a sip, and asked, "Really? Isn''t it a threat to Austria''s rapidly growing strength?"


    Dumbledore sneered: "Austria is indeed strong and growing fast, but it does not threaten the great France.


    On the contrary, your country needs to face the pressure from Austria. The border line between the two countries is so long, and now the Vienna government is supporting the Russians. "


    The threat from Austria was naturally felt by the French government, but it was not as obvious as that of the Popo Federation. The border between the two countries is not long, and France is confident about its military strength and naturally feels little.


    Jeffrey Friedman took out the prepared information and handed it to Dumbledore.


    "This is part of the information we collected in Austria, and you can look at it."


    Now that you''ve offended Austria, go ahead. In order to avoid the Vienna government''s deflection in the next war, the Berlin government naturally had to find an enemy for Austria.


    Throughout the world, only Britain and France have the power to restrain Austria. The British were too cunning to fool, and they were far away from Austria. They could not feel the threat of Austria at all.


    The French as neighbors are not the same. Both countries have always been competitors. They are concerned about the wind and the grass next door.


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 Chapter 655： The war that cant stop

    Roughly flipping through the information, Dumbledore dropped the file directly and sneered: "Her Count, such an obvious way of provoking alienation is too low-end.


    Everyone knows that we and Austria are allies, why should we worry about the threat from Austria? Just rely on this information? "


    The threat of Austria, the French government is naturally impossible to know nothing, and this information provided by Jeffrey Friedman is not the first time Dumbledore has met.


    There are only differences in the data. All countries are the same in this regard, because of the relationship between politics and personal wishes, collecting information about competitors, often performing art processing.


    From Dumbledore''s point of view, it is nothing more than the Federation of Popo that wanted to emphasize the "Austrian threat theory" and deliberately exaggerated Austria''s strength.


    These data have compared the data of France and Austria, and Austria has an overall advantage. At first glance at a few sets of data, Dumbledore was not interested.


    As the French''s pride, he did not believe it was true. The Paris government has also collected information from Austria, and you have concluded that France and Austria have comparable overall strengths, and even France has a slight advantage.


    Jeffrey Friedman sank in his heart, wondering secretly that the data was too exaggerated, and Dumbledore discovered the problem.


    After all, there is no satellite or Internet, and even collecting data from your own country is very difficult and requires a lot of manpower and material resources.


    Not to mention the collection of data from other countries, I really need to send people to statistics, it is estimated that just after the operation began, they were dealt with as spies.


    Information is usually collected by estimating the number of import and export vessels, or by annual economic newspapers and annual reports published by large companies.


    Economists then based on these data, "probably + possible" equals the answer. Errors are inevitable, and different economists draw different conclusions.


    Whether out of national pride or political need, the French are not allowed to draw a conclusion that they are inferior to Austria.


    Dumbledore is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and not the Minister of Economy. It is enough to look at the sounding report on the bright side. The specific details do not need him to care.


    After a pause, Jeffrey Friedman reluctantly said: "Well, aside from these information. There can only be one hegemon in continental Europe, and Austria is your biggest competitor in continental hegemony."


    Dumbledore nodded in agreement.


    Jeffrey Friedman: "In recent years, the Austrians have developed the Balkan Peninsula, and their strength has grown rapidly. The European population alone has nearly 80 million, and the total economic output has surpassed the British to become the world''s number one .


    These data are well known, and presumably yours will not make sense.


    From 1870 to the present, the Vienna government has expanded three times, with a total army and naval force of 714,000, of which the army has 608,000.


    Except for the Russian Empire, no country in Europe can compare with them. As far as I know, your country''s standing army is only 476,000.


    In addition to the standing army, Austria also has a large reserve force. The exact number is unknown, anyway, more than one million people receive training in the reserve each year.


    Who is this huge military force aimed at?


    Apart from your country, I can''t think of any other country that needs Austria to treat it so carefully.


    If you don''t prepare, once the Austrians are ready, I am afraid your country will face millions of enemy attacks. "


    Dumbledore shook his head: "Sir, don''t steal the concept. Can a group of civilians be regarded as an army? If a war breaks out, France will have enough strength to defeat all enemies.


    The war of modernization is no longer won by relying on more people. If it is more than the number of people, the Russians have the most troops. Is your country going to bow down and concede?


    As for the threat from Austria, it is France''s own housework, so you don''t have to worry about it. With this energy, you still think about how to deal with Russians! "


    After a pause, Dumbledore added, "Remind your Excellency that if you are talking about threats, your country is also a potential opponent of France, even before Austria.


    The world has been divided up, and the three nations of Britain, France, and Austria can form an alliance, because we are all vested interests, and it is enough to safeguard existing interests. "


    Undoubtedly, Dumbledore was so dissatisfied that Jeffrey Friedman had stretched his hand too long before he gave a direct warning.


    Even if the threat of Austria is too great, it can only be discovered by the French government. The reminder of Jeffrey Friedman was obviously to stir up the conflict between France and Austria.


    As France''s foreign minister, how could Dumbledore accept being used?


    ...


    On the way back to the embassy, ??I saw Jeffrey Friedman worrying all the time. Lieutenant General McAfee comforted him: "Jeffrey, don''t be sad. You have done a good job. The mission failed, mainly us Miscalculated the French. "


    Jeffrey Friedman shook his head: "The mission has not failed, Dumbledore has accepted our point."


    Seeing the confusion of Lieutenant General McAfee, Jeffrey Friedman explained: "Don''t be surprised, Dumbledore wouldn''t have been ill if he didn''t poke the French''s pain.


    Although his final warning was true, the cover had never been removed. Now that we have said it directly, it seems that the relationship between Britain, France and Austria is worse than we expected. "


    McAfee was even more puzzled and asked directly: "Jeffrey, now that our plan is successful, why do you want to ..."


    Jeffrey Friedman replied with a wry smile: "Because Dumbledore is telling the truth, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, do not want to see the rise of new powers and share the cake with them. Both the Russians and us same.


    We are now almost at the pinnacle of our development. Even if we defeat the Russians, it is difficult for us to gain much.


    If we want to go further, we will face the joint suppression of Britain, France and Austria. Our future is worrying! "


    Jeffrey Friedman has sobered up. The conflicts between Britain, France, Austria and Austria are numerous, but the interests of the three countries are the same in terms of suppressing the latecomers.


    The Popo Federation is no longer a small country. If they defeat the Russians again, they will replace the Russians in Europe.


    Britain, France, Austria and Austria did not want to see a new rise of Russia, so the good life of the Popo Federation will end after the war.


    If the international situation does not change and the Anglo-French-Austrian alliance does not collapse, the Federation of Popo will always only survive in the shadow of the three major powers.


    If it were not for the authorities, these issues should have been understood by the Berlin government. However, everyone has been thinking about how to defeat the Russians, without even considering what will happen after the war.


    Deep down, there is a voice that has been telling Jeffrey Friedman that ending the dispute between the two countries is the best option, and the outbreak of war will only be cheap fishermen.


    After all, speaking out is impossible. Most of the 800,000 square kilometers of territory of the Federation of Popo are obtained from the Russians. How can it stop?


    Even if the Berlin government is willing to reconcile, the tsarist government will not agree! Without suppressing the Popo Federation, how could the Russians feel embarrassed by the powers?


    Even knowing that continuing the war is bad for both countries, both sides cannot stop.


    Junker aristocrats want more benefits, the Russians want shame, and the dispute over interests cannot be reconciled at all.


    Lieutenant General McAfee smiled slightly: "Jeffrey, you think too much. Even if we encounter suppression, that is after we defeated the Russians. Who knows the future?


    I don''t believe that the Anglo-French-Austrian alliance can be sustained. As long as there is a conflict between the three countries, we will have a chance.


    The world is divided up, and the colonies have no part of us, so just give up. Britain, France, Austria and Austria are worried that we will replace Russia, so show them to them. "


    In this era, overseas colonies were a symbol of wealth. Naturally everyone wanted it. Unfortunately, the Berlin government''s attempt ended in failure.


    Facts have proved that the Navy could not develop overnight. Junker aristocrats were all dry ducks. It was really impossible to get into the water.


    Ever since the navy was hoisted by the Danes in the Baltic Sea, the Berlin government has extinguished the unrealistic dream of the sea.


    Lieutenant General McAfee, such a firm landlord, no longer imagines how many colonies to open, and it is the best choice to arrest the Russians.


    Territorial expansion on the European continent has never been smooth. The strategies formulated by the Junker aristocrats are all gradually eroding Russian lands, but they do not have the domineering power to invade the continent.


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 Chapter 656： Russian-Olympic agreement

    Once the seeds of suspicion are planted, they will never linger. A closer look at the actions of the Vienna government in recent years has made Dumbledore increasingly confused.


    If Austria wants to target France, why let them annex Italy?


    When it comes to publicity, you can use France''s strength to explain. As a senior government official, Dumbledore does not think so.


    No matter how strong France is, it cannot defeat the European countries. If European countries put pressure together, they can only retreat dimly.


    It was never easy to expand territories in continental Europe, and the Italian region was not a remote country. Dumbledore did not believe that Austria had no ambitions.


    The French government has studied this issue for many years, and in the end everyone came to an incredible conclusion-the Vienna government abides by the spirit of contract.


    The truth is not important anymore, the meat is eaten anyway. No matter how doubtful, the French government cannot abandon the Italian region.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t figure it out, just look at Austria''s military strength. The so-called "threat" is based on strength.


    After sorting out the data of the Austrian army in recent years, Dumbledore was relieved. Although the threat does exist, France still fights it.


    Take action?


    Sorry, as a qualified bureaucrat, the first thing is to weigh the pros and cons, not to act blindly.


    The threat from Austria is only potential. Without sufficient interests, it is impossible for France and Austria to fight for no reason.


    The war of this era is obviously the defensive side has more advantages. Not to mention, it''s just the troop deployment.


    By contrast, as a member of the cabinet government, Dumbledore was even more worried about the military''s growth. It can be said from the beginning that Jeffrey Friedman found the wrong person.


    France and France are different. One country has an army and the other has an army. The things that are right in Berlin''s eyes are quite different in the eyes of other governments.


    Because there may be threats, we take direct measures. That is the thinking model of the soldiers. Politicians have always put their interests first.


    Knowing that others are provoking alienation, without thinking, they jump out and act as guns for others, which is a reckless behavior.


    Jeffrey Friedman successfully provoked the relationship between France and Austria, but did not change the outcome of this negotiation. If France wants to restrain Austria, it can be done in exchange for benefits.


    In front of interests, the Paris government is still reluctant to compromise. Because of the threat from Austria, we support the Commonwealth Federation. That does not exist.


    Everyone is a continental country. For France, Puao is a potential threat, it''s just a matter of "threat".


    ...


    At the critical moment of the Franco-Prussian talks, Russia-Austria negotiations have come to an end.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "My Excellency, I don''t see the sincerity of your country. Your country has too few collaterals, and their values ??are not equal at all.


    If there were only these collaterals, I doubt very much that your government would directly abandon these areas, and we would lose money. "


    Russian Minister Nikolayevich: "No, we are very sincere. Your Excellency, don''t forget, we have bet our gold reserves, there is no possibility of breach of contract."


    Weissenberg was unmoved. He wouldn''t have talked to the Russians here unless he wanted to get Russian gold reserves and promote currency hegemony.


    The so-called territorial mortgage has no sincerity at all. Perhaps in order to prevent Austria from entering the Black Sea, the territory that the Russians mortgaged did not have estuaries.


    The most critical coastal areas are missing in Bulgaria, which the Tsarist government mortgaged, and west of the Dnieper (Midwest Ukraine + Moldova).


    In the era of sea power, there were no ports, and all of them were inland areas. Naturally, the value of these territories was greatly reduced.


    From the standpoint of the Russians, they have reasons to do so. It was easy to release the Austrians into the Black Sea, and it was difficult to expel them.


    As for the broken ships of the Black Sea Fleet, once the Austrian Navy enters the Black Sea, Russia''s interests in the Black Sea region will be seriously threatened.


    In the face of interest, the Tsarist government did not dare to test Austrian conduct. If the interest is too great, the Vienna government may deliberately defeat them for collateral.


    Even with current territorial mortgages, the tsarist government has repeatedly weighed the pros and cons before making a risky decision.


    "If your government takes out all its gold reserves as collateral, we are naturally not worried that you will breach the contract, but your country has only taken out half of its gold reserves.


    Your country has always been the main producer of gold, with dozens of tons each year, and even hundreds of tons of gold being mined. It is not difficult to replenish this part of the reserve.


    Your Excellency, it should be clear that we are not interested in your territory. Not all land is invaluable, especially after the loss of the estuary. "


    Nikolaievich frowned, and it was not difficult to replenish gold reserves, which was aimed at Britain and Austria. It is very difficult for other countries in the world to increase their gold reserves.


    Russia is the world''s major gold-producing country. It is not fake, but it can''t stand it every year! Especially when a war is about to begin, a large outflow of gold and silver cannot be avoided.


    Taking out all the gold reserves means that all the economic lifeline is in the hands of the Austrians. If you do n¡¯t want the ruble to become waste paper, Russia can only be a little brother.


    Minister Niklayevich said: "Sir Minister, this is impossible. Mortgating half of our reserves is already our bottom line.


    Territory mortgages can be negotiated, and we can add some ports. In return, your country will guarantee the loan from us and the Nordic Federation and guarantee that your navy will never enter the Black Sea. "


    To raise money, the Tsarist government has repeatedly lowered the bottom line. Especially after the bad news came from London, the bottom line of the Tsarist government fell again.


    Today, Alexander II has no retreat. Don''t start the war in advance, it''s too late when the enemy is ready.


    The word "compromise" was never in the Russian dictionary. The Russian-Prussian War has essentially become a way for the Tsarist government to transfer internal conflicts, and once it stops, the consequences are unthinkable.


    Knowing that the outbreak of war now could cause heavy losses, the Tsarist government had to bite the bullet.


    Weissenberg: "Yes, but your country must provide equivalent collateral. Once your government defaults, we will pay this debt on our behalf and security must be guaranteed.


    The Navy will never enter the Black Sea, which I cannot guarantee. However, we can agree that as long as your government does not breach the contract, the Austrian Navy will not enter the Black Sea. "


    "The collateral" was almost becoming a nightmare for Niklayevich. As soon as he thought of the word, his scalp became numb. This time Russia-Austria negotiations have consumed a lot of his energy.


    On the contrary, the Austrian navy''s entry into the Black Sea is a minor problem. No matter how much this stuff is guaranteed, it is nonsense. As long as the benefits are in place, no one can stop it.


    "My Excellency, this is just a normal commercial loan guarantee. We can pay the guarantee. There is no risk, and your country can be assured," Niklavavic hurriedly said.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "Sorry, Your Excellency. The war is about to break out. If your country can win the war, then I believe there will be no problems.


    Once your country loses the war or is tied. By that time, your government will not be able to repay the debt. Can you really fulfill the contract? "


    He just said that he doubted the credibility of the Tsarist government. In his opinion, the Tsarist government would lose its war and would certainly be able to fulfill its contract normally. On the contrary, winning the war would not guarantee it.


    Even if the defeated Russian empire wants to refuse, the Nordic Federation can send troops to fetch it. Everyone is very good at it.


    In contrast, collateral in Austria is a bit more troublesome. Some parts of Western Ukraine are likely to fall into the hands of the Federation of Popo after the war, and the Vienna government wants to get these regions is another storm.


    ...


    After a war of words, on October 10, 1879, Russia and Austria signed the "Russia-Austria Business and Trade Agreement" in Vienna. The treaty states:


    The Russian Empire mortgaged the area west of the Dnieper River and the Russian Balkan Peninsula, and raised 480 million Aegis funds from Austria, including 180 million Aegis loans and 300 million Aegis bonds. (Note: Excluding Ossad and Constantinople)


    Loan interest: 3.5 ¡ë


    Bond interest: 8.4% p.a.


    Handling fee: 3%


    ...


    One week later, the representatives of the three countries of Russia, Austria, and the Nordic Federation signed the "Debt Guarantee Contract" in St. Petersburg, and the Vienna government provided security guarantees for the debts of Russia and the North.


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 Chapter 657： The outbreak of war

    Shortly after the Russia-Olympiad agreement was exposed, the Berlin government also publicly published the "Anglo-Presidential Debt Agreement" and the "French-Presidential Debt Agreement."


    Confidentiality does not exist, and now is the time to improve morale. If there is no good news, how can the people in the country bravely participate in the war?


    International loans have always been linked to politics. While providing funds, it also means that everyone is standing in line.


    Britain and France support the Popo Federation, Austria and the Nordic Federation support the Russian Empire, and other European countries have also stood in line.


    The Netherlands, Belgium, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, the German Federation and other countries are more inclined to the Popo Federation, and Greece and Montenegro support Russia.


    In terms of international support, the Commonwealth Federation still has an advantage, but the Russian Empire has a greater potential for war, and the two sides can be regarded as equal.


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz was not surprised by the Russian diplomatic defeat. The diplomatic capabilities of the Tsarist government and the ability to win over the Nordic Federation are all played at an extra level.


    Denmark played an important role here. If it were not for the Danish efforts, even with the Austrian guarantee, the Tsarist government would make it easy for the Nordic Federation to pay for it.


    After decades of grievances between the Russians and Sweden, the older generations have died, and the new generation does not feel the deep feelings; but the grievances between Prussia and Denmark are not the same. It has only been more than ten years.


    Regardless of the Dora hatred of the Russians, they were fighting against Prussia for Denmark, and most Danes had a good opinion of the Tsarist government.


    Although the Nordic Federation is the core of Sweden, the central government must also consider the sentiments of the Danish people when making decisions.


    Moreover, the conditions given by the Tsarist government are really tempting. With the guarantee of the Vienna government, the risk of debt default has been greatly reduced.


    The worst result can also be used to make a fortune in war. The krona is not an international currency. The Russians have nowhere to use except to buy and buy in the Nordic Federation.


    If you''re lucky, you can win Finland without a fight, and you''ll make a lot of money.


    Public opinion has exploded. Everyone has different opinions on this upcoming war.


    Some people even divided the European world into two camps, and regarded the Pu-Russia war as a game between Britain, France, and Austria.


    These messy news did not affect Franz''s good mood. The current situation is completely in accordance with the plot set by him in advance, at most there is a small discrepancy.


    Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Franz said: "First allocate 100 million Aegis to the Russians and let the tsarist government dare to do it!"


    Loans also need to be paid in installments. In a short period of time, banks cannot transfer hundreds of millions of SHIELD cash without affecting their own operations.


    Not to mention the bonds. This is just the beginning of the market. It will not be sold out in a few months. In the short term, the tsarist government will not get any money.


    Being able to get 100 million Aegis in a short period of time is definitely a preferential treatment, and normal commercial loans are definitely not so fast.


    ...


    Money is a hero''s courage. The Russians who got the money completely let go of their hands and immediately recruited troops across the country.


    Hermitage, Alexander II is listening to his son''s return. Unable to obtain support from Britain and France, Alexandrovich''s European trip naturally ended.


    "You mean, Britain, France, Austria and the Three Kingdoms conspired and wanted to make us lose each other?"


    Unsurprisingly, Alexander II was surprised that the situation was unexpected.


    Originally Alexander II also dreamed of easing relations with Britain and France, which would allow them to remain neutral in the war, at least at the beginning of the war, and did not expect to do all the helpless work.


    Alexandrovich nodded: "Although there is no direct evidence to prove this, it can already be seen from the current practices of the three countries.


    The negotiations were so difficult before, and an agreement was suddenly reached later, which was obviously abnormal.


    If you analyze the turning point in the negotiations, you will find that after the British and the British reached an agreement, the Austrians suddenly made a major concession to us and no longer required us to mortgage all gold.


    It is now the end of October, and it will be winter in a maximum of two months. In such a short period of time, it is impossible to separate the winner and the loser.


    However, money was in place at this time, and the enemy had begun to expand its army.


    If the war drags on again in the spring of next year, the enemies we face will not be hundreds of thousands now, but millions of armed troops. "


    The Russian army has certain advantages in winter operations, but this advantage requires time and place.


    This is an advantage when it comes to home defense, and the situation is different if you want to take the initiative.


    Not all winters are as cold as Russia, at least not cold enough in Poland.


    After wandering a few steps, Alexander II laughed at himself: "It doesn''t matter, it''s generally good for us.


    It seems that the impact of our last failure has not subsided. The Austrians are not optimistic about us and are worried that we will fail.


    This is a good thing. This kind of judgment will make the Vienna government increase its support for us in the early stage. If this opportunity can be used to wreak havoc on the enemy this winter, the situation will be very different. "


    After years of emperor life, Alexander II has matured and become a qualified monarch. Can find the positive side in the shortest time, and strive to magnify this advantage.


    The federation of the Popo Federation is not solid, and if it fails once, it will be greatly injured. If it is badly hit, a winter will certainly not slow down.


    In contrast, the advantage of the Russian Empire is much greater. With a demographic advantage, even a failure is enough to restore vitality in one winter.


    The Crown Prince Alessandrovi? kept saying that the conspiracy of Britain, France and Austria was to stop the war, but reality told him that it was impossible.


    The power of hatred is huge, and even knowing this news, it failed to shake Alexander II''s determination to wage war.


    Deep down, Alexander II was unwilling to wage war at this time. But he had no choice, nor did the Russian Empire.


    If you don''t do it now, and your enemies will be ready, their odds will be lower.


    The Russian Empire is too big. Several main railway lines have been completed. Traffic cannot be greatly improved again in the short term, but the enemy on the opposite side can. For another year or two, the railway network in the Federal Republic of Popo became connected.


    ...


    Army Secretary Paradrew Wald: "Your Majesty, we are ready for the war, and we can launch an offensive only after your order.


    As of yesterday afternoon, we have mobilized 1.68 million troops. This number is still increasing at a rate of 150,000 per month, of which 800,000 troops have been assembled on the border.


    All the strategic materials on the front line are in place, which is enough to support the one-million army''s half-year combat needs.


    In addition, we have stockpiled a large amount of grain in major cities along the way, which can be deployed nearby to minimize logistics pressure. "


    There is no doubt that the Russians were much better prepared in this war than in the previous one. A large number of strategic materials were shipped to the front line for storage in advance, so that the logistic distress of the army and other logistics did not occur as soon as the war began.


    Facts have proved that Alexander II''s reforms were not in vain. In contrast, the efficiency and execution of the Tsarist government have been greatly improved.


    It''s true that war makes people grow. After being beaten once, the Tsarist government has established a set of wartime mobilization mechanisms during the bumps.


    How it works, this needs to be tested. However, the garbage mobilization mechanism is better than the original direct pull of serfs to the battlefield.


    After a moment of contemplation, Alexander II made the decision: "Shame can only be washed with blood. Now that you are ready, declare war!"


    ...


    At the same time that the Tsarist government decided to launch a war, the war machine of the Federation of Popo was also operating, and high-level Berlin government officials were meeting around a sand table of about ten square meters.


    As early as a year ago, Marshal Mao Qi resigned as prime minister and returned to the General Staff.


    Moody, who picked up the baton, was better than being prime minister. In fact, for so many years as a prime minister, he was still busy with army building and rarely asked political questions.


    The Prime Minister himself is the result of compromise between the interests of all parties. Personal ability is the least important.


    Prussia was an army-owned country, and the Federation of Popo inherited this very well. The military has a very large political right to speak, and there is no Bismarck open, but no one can suppress this group of proud soldiers.


    William I was very capable, but as a king, he couldn''t end everything in person. He could only find a way to balance politics.


    While using a baton to point and point on the sand table, Mao Qi explained, "Your Majesty, look at the blue banner is the Russian military branch. The enemy has deployed more than 800,000 troops along the border line.


    This is just the beginning. The enemy has accumulated a large number of troops in the rear, and can increase the front line at any time.


    It''s October, not far from winter. It is almost impossible to defeat the enemy in a short time if you want to make a quick decision.


    The staff plan to launch an offensive from Poland before the winter arrives, aiming to burn the fire to the Dnieper River and cut off the enemy''s water transportation channel. "


    The Dnieper River flows from the southern foothills of the Valday hills, flows south through Belarus and Ukraine, and flows into the Black Sea. Most rivers are navigable, and their strategic and economic values ??are very high.


    Through this aquatic lifeline, the Russians can directly transport supplies from Austria to the hands of the frontline Russian army.


    In the last war, after the General Army cut off this aquatic lifeline, the transportation pressure of the Russians was increased, and the frontline Russian army fell into the plight of insufficient supplies.


    ...


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 Chapter 658： French trouble

    Pieces of fallen leaves were scattered on the ground, paving a golden "golden road".


    From time to time, when you step on it, it makes a "chuckling" sound, which makes people feel so comfortable, as if you are stepping on a cotton blanket. There is no extra leaf.


    The joy of the harvest filled Vienna, and the Franz family, who had set foot in the suburbs, had lingered in the beauty and could not extricate themselves.


    Franz, who is prosperous in poetry, is struggling to write a book at this moment, and is preparing to leave a gorgeous chapter for future generations. How can there be no talent, the content written can not always satisfy him.


    The craftsmanship is too heavy, as if to create for the sake of creation, without the kind of agility of "poem text is natural".


    In this respect, Franz still has a discipline. He has never found a gunman, and naturally has no handy work.


    Destroying the evidence of creative failure, Franz was about to start over, and the maid hurried over.


    "Your Majesty, the news has just come. Yesterday at noon, the Tsarist Government submitted the Commonwealth War Book of Popo."


    Hearing the news, Franz put down his pen and instructed: "Continue the order, pack your luggage immediately, and prepare to return to the palace."


    The outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War not only changed the situation in Europe, but also the world situation. Despite being well-prepared, Franz must also go back to preside over the big picture.


    ...


    Since it is an outing, it is naturally impossible to go far. In the evening, the carriage re-entered the palace. Before taking a break, Franz called a cabinet meeting.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "This morning, the Berlin government also submitted the war books to the Russians, and the Second Russian-Prussian War has fully broke out.


    This afternoon, William I released the "Sue to the Nationals," calling on the people and the Russians to fight to the end.


    At the same time, a national mobilization mechanism was launched. From now on, all men in the Federation of Popo will be included in the reserve training. "


    "15 years to 60 years" is undoubtedly the biggest mobilization in Europe and even the world.


    The last such madness was the Principality of Montenegro. In the first Near East War, the Principality of Montenegro mobilized all males in the country.


    Franz did not blame the madness of the Berlin government, and it is understandable that no matter what decisions he makes.


    "What is the reaction of the people of the Popo Federation? The popular support does not support the Berlin government''s approach?"


    The key to extreme mobilization is the full cooperation of the people. In World War II, Bulgaria, with a population of just over 4 million, mobilized 1.26 million troops, relying on the full support of the people.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The time is too short, we have not been able to investigate further. However, according to previous information, the public should support this war.


    Especially the Polish people, they are very hostile to the Russians. If this war goes well, the Popo Federation will really become a country after the war. "


    Dabobo''s sense of national independence can be said to be the strongest in the world. The most important thing for William I to bring the two countries together was the common enemy, the Russian Empire.


    Under the repression of external forces, the two countries of Pobo reluctantly leaned together, but in essence they are still two countries. Poland still retains an independent government, but with a central government on top.


    The political structure of the Commonwealth is similar to that of Austria before 1848. Poland is like Hungary, which wants independence, but is threatened by the Russians and dares not to independence.


    Now comes the opportunity. Once the war broke out, the Polish government had no confidence to refuse the central government to intervene in internal affairs. It is easy to hand over power, but it is difficult to get it back.


    Don''t think about it, Franz knows what the Berlin government will do next. Take the opportunity of joint operations to get command of the Polish army; take the opportunity of overall logistics to get transportation and command of local governments.


    If the means is clever enough, you can also use a knife to kill people, taking the opportunity to weaken Poland''s strength. As long as a large number of males were killed or injured, Poland was unable to prevent the merger of the two countries after the war.


    Prime Minister Felix: "It is not only the Poles who want war, the right to speak in the Prussian region is in the hands of Juncker aristocracy, and their desire to fight is very strong.


    The victory of the last war has made many people forget. If this war allows them to easily win again, it is estimated that someone wants to challenge us. "


    To a big Germanist, the Popo Federation was a tumor. The stronger the Popo Federation, the less chance Austria has for unifying the German region.


    There is no way. A single Prussian kingdom can also allow them to join the Shinra Empire. If another Poland is added, it will be overwhelming.


    No matter what changes have taken place in Austria''s national policy, Felix''s belief in unifying the German region has never changed.


    Even after his seventies, Felix still insisted on visiting all states in the German region once a year to promote the "German Thought".


    This is obviously not what these state governments want to see. If it weren''t for Austria''s advantage, vested interests would need to set aside a path for themselves, and Felix would have been shut out.


    Franz smiled slightly: "Don''t worry, my Prime Minister. The Russians are not soft persimmons. This war cannot be ended in a short time.


    Britain and France support the Commonwealth of Popo, and we support the Russian Empire. Both sides want money and money, and they need goods and materials. The last thing is people.


    The officers of the Commonwealth Federation of Polska have stronger command capabilities and a more complete domestic infrastructure; the Russians have a vast land, a large population, and a large population. Both sides have their own advantages, and this war can be fought. "


    A close war is often the cruelest. For the common interest of everyone, Britain, France and Austria will not let them end the war easily.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Her Majesty, before the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Berlin government not only sold the only colony, but also successively sold all its colonial bases overseas.


    The buyers are French, even if someone has paid a higher price. There are indications that there is an unknown transaction between the law and law.


    During William I''s visit to Paris, he also proposed the Austrian threat theory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the close covenant between law and law should be directed against us. "


    Intimate appointments about this stuff are the most headache. Franz has always been playing around in secret, never thinking that feng shui will take turns, and now it''s his turn to worry about it.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz waved his hand: "Don''t worry about the Franco-Prussian treaty. Before the end of the Prussian-Russian war, they would not have the strength if they wanted to target us.


    The French economy has had problems, and if their African development plan fails, the good days for the Paris government will be over. "


    Since Napoleon III annexed Italy, Franz reduced the French threat by two stops. The Italian region seems to be a piece of fat, but in fact it looks bright.


    In the industrial age, resources cannot be developed without development. The Italian region happens to be the region with the most scarce resources in Europe. The French want to digest it and must first solve the resource problem.


    Unfortunately, France is not rich in resources, and its own development is not enough. If it is not enough, you can only import it. Now "Great France" imports a large amount of industrial raw materials every year.


    Since 1870, France has been in a trade deficit. If the franc can become a world currency, a small deficit can easily be made up.


    Unfortunately, under the squeeze of the British pound and Aegis, the franc ¡¯s living space is already very small, and more and more countries are unwilling to reserve the franc.


    In this context, the outflow of gold and silver is naturally unstoppable. Fortunately, in this era, there are still many countries that directly use gold and silver as their currencies. With a thick family base, the Paris government wiped out the deficit by selling silver.


    This situation is obviously unsustainable. There are only two ways before the French government, either increasing exports or reducing imports.


    Don''t worry about increasing exports because of the cost of industrial production. French industrial and commercial products have always been uncompetitive in the international market.


    If exports cannot increase, then imports can only be reduced. The development of the African continent has become the national policy of the Paris government in this context.


    Of course, this development is not the same as the development in Austria. The French just wanted to establish a place of origin of raw materials, but they were not ready for localization.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, the news of the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War came, and Napoleon IV immediately decided to hold a banquet to celebrate the good news.


    Hope for the stars and the moon, finally here. In recent years, the French economy has encountered a bottleneck and has been in a doldrums for several years.


    Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa: "His Majesty, the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian War is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for domestic industry and commerce, and it is also accompanied by a crisis.


    Compared to the gains from the war, investing in North African colonies is too little profit. If this problem cannot be solved, I am afraid that our African continent development plan will be aborted again. "


    Development is inseparable from capital. Without sufficient capital investment, the development plan of the African continent naturally cannot proceed.


    Originally, French capitalists were not interested in developing colonies, but because of excess domestic capital and insufficient investment projects. With the continuous efforts of the government, some people were barely persuaded to invest in the colonies.


    It''s different now. The Pu-Russian war broke out, and new rich opportunities appeared.


    Those with a bit of political savvy know that this war cannot be ended in a short time. As long as you invest in war-related fields, you can get rich returns.


    Rather than investing in a colony where there is no return on investment, it is better to stay and make a fortune. In the interests of everyone, everyone knows how to choose.


    The good mood of Napoleon IV disappeared for a moment. The African strategy has a great bearing on France''s economy, and the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War meant that all of their efforts in the early stages had been lost.


    ...


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 Chapter 659： No time to care

    In London, the British government has been busy since the news of the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "What, you want to expand?"


    Secretary of the Army, Fox, solemnly reminded: "My Excellency, we have not expanded our army for many years. Except during the war, the army establishment has not increased for almost fifty years."


    Benjamin answered embarrassedly: "Sorry, I was wrong. Tell me why, why did you want to expand?"


    The presence of the British Army is too low, and it is usually the navy that requires expansion. Suddenly received an application for expansion of the army, Prime Minister Benjamin used habitually.


    Fox is used to this situation. This is the status of the British Army, which rarely gets the attention of the government except when it is needed.


    "The Russian-Russian war breaks out and the situation in Europe is about to be shuffled. We need a strong army to respond to emergencies."


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield Bromley Anxiron objected: "No, the situation in Europe is still under our control. As long as the balance between France and Austria is not broken, there will be no problems.


    Moreover, even if the continental balance is broken, I don''t think that expanding the army can change anything. "


    Although harsh, this is true. Austria''s standing army is more than 600,000, and the French standing army is close to 500,000.


    In the two countries that are at war, both Russia and Russia have mobilized millions of troops, and the combined forces of the two on the battlefield alone exceed 1.2 million.


    How much is the British standing army?


    13.6 million!


    Of course, this is not the full arm of the British Empire. In the vast colonies, the British also had five to six hundred thousand colonial troops, as well as several civilian armed groups.


    However, the combat effectiveness of the colonial army was notoriously low. When considering European issues, everyone habitually ignores these forces.


    Fox''s face suddenly gloomed, which was a naked provocation. In recent wars, the Army''s performance has not been very good, let him speak with confidence.


    Regardless of the Army''s combat effectiveness, as the Secretary of the Army, Fox must maintain the dignity of the Army and immediately asked: "Sir, are you doubting the Army''s combat effectiveness?"


    Doubt that the Army''s combat effectiveness is okay, but speak out so openly, it will not work. Compared with the Royal Navy, the British Army is a younger brother, but there is another big group behind this brother.


    For a word, offending such a large group is obviously not the wise man.


    Realizing the misstatement, Garfield remedied immediately: "No, I never doubted the meaning of the Army''s combat effectiveness.


    I mean there are too few armies, there is no way to compare with European countries. Even if our army is even more powerful, it will be hard to fight with both hands.


    As an island nation, it has been decided that the focus of Britain must be at sea. In this context, our ability to invest in the Army is very limited. "


    After listening to this explanation, Fox looked a little slower: "It is because of the gap that we have to catch up and narrow the gap with Fao.


    The size of our army is completely out of proportion to Britain''s international standing. Don''t say to frighten Faul, even a third-rate country dares to despise us. "


    After reading the document, Prime Minister Benjamin picked up a pen and circled a number to stop the quarrel between them: "Sir Fox, your expansion plan is beyond reality.


    History has proven that Britain does not have the power to compete in continental Europe, so maintaining the balance is the best option.


    To achieve this goal, diplomacy is at the core, and the Army does not need to take Fao as an imaginary enemy. This is beyond our capabilities. "


    In the face of this situation, Fox was unmoved. This is not the first time that the expansion has been rejected. Similar things happen almost every year.


    The military does not want to expand, especially the army raised by the queen mother. Regardless of whether it can be passed or not, it should be tried every year.


    I do not expect to be able to achieve all the goals, as long as we can increase the formation of a regiment, it will be a great victory.


    "Prime Minister, even if the European situation is not taken into consideration, the colonies can''t ignore it? In recent years, the colonies have been under increasing pressure.


    Especially in the Indian colonies, we are still preparing to use troops in Afghanistan and Persia.


    If the army is not expanded, the colonial army alone may not complete the government''s plan. "


    With a frown on Benjamin''s face, Austria''s expansion into the Persian Gulf region, they also felt the pressure.


    In order to curb Austria''s expansion, the London government formulated a Persian strategy, ready to occupy the Persian region before Austria finished digesting the Arabian Peninsula.


    As for the Afghan strategy, it is an issue left over from history. As a world hegemon, John Bull is also face-saving. In the past few years, the invasion of Afghanistan failed. Naturally, he must find his way back.


    With the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the energy of the Tsarist government was constrained in Europe, which is a good opportunity for action. If you wait for the Russians to come over and try to seize it, it will not be so simple now.


    Seeing the Prime Minister''s intentions, Secretary of the Navy John Vasile immediately dismantled Taiwan: "With the current size of the Army, it is indeed impossible to accomplish so many tasks.


    But we still have time. After Austria digests the Arabian Peninsula, their next goal should be the Ottoman Empire. Before Ottoman''s demise, we need not worry that they will compete with us for Persia.


    The same is true in Afghanistan. The Pu-Russian war will not end in a short while. We need to worry about this threat only if the Tsarist government wins the war.


    Judging from the current situation, the chances that the Russians would easily win the war are almost zero. After the war, the tsarist government must cultivate for at least ten years.


    Such a long time is enough for us to do a lot of things. If the Army can''t complete the task, we Marines can do it for you. "


    Suppressing the Army is the core strategy of the Royal Navy. It is no less important than suppressing France and Austria, or even more important.


    Not enough troops?


    After the war breaks out, temporary expansion will do. Why increase the establishment?


    From the navy''s point of view, the army is redundant. It is enough to expand overseas with the Royal Navy and Colonial Forces; it is sufficient to maintain local security with police. What is the Army doing?


    Even if you suppress the rebellion, you can let the Marines go! It''s a big deal to expand the establishment, and the army does not need to be busy.


    Of course, this is just a matter of thinking. No matter how the Army will not be seen, the London government cannot withdraw.


    The simplest checks and balances are still clear to everyone. Without the army, wouldn''t the military power of the whole country fall into the hands of the navy.


    Benjamin nodded: "This issue is set aside, and then we will discuss it slowly. If the War Department has any doubts, we can directly submit it to Parliament for discussion.


    Now let''s talk about the Russian-Prussian War. This war seems to be confined to Eastern Europe. In fact, it has affected the world situation. "


    Parliament is the best shield. Any issue that comes to the parliament cannot be discussed in a day or two. It is the best weapon to delay time.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The Russian-Prussian War can be said to be the largest war in European and even human history.


    According to information transmitted by the embassy, ??the total military forces mobilized by the two countries are almost over three million. Maybe it won''t be long before both sides will invest millions of troops to fight.


    It is hard to imagine. This is just the two countries of Russia and Russia. If France and Austria mobilize, I am afraid it will be even more terrible.


    Now that the war has just begun, no one knows the outcome. The only thing that is certain is that this war will be very fierce and millions of people may be killed. "


    Edward still had some fears when talking. Before the war broke out, no one expected that Russia and Russia would be so crazy.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield directly said: "It''s all a group of lunatics!"


    Prime Minister Benjamin waved his hand, pretending to be relaxed: "It is not important whether the two countries are crazy or not. The key is the chain reaction brought about by the war, and what benefits can we gain from this changing international situation?


    Needless to say in trade, everyone knows that arms dealers are getting rich. Let''s talk about the changes in the situation in Europe and the world. "


    Foreign Minister Edward smiled lightly: "It is not so serious. If the situation in Europe changes, although it is not yet certain, as long as France and Austria want to maintain stability, they can be suppressed.


    The impact of the world situation is even smaller. Although the two countries are not weak, they are not colonial empires, and their influence is mainly in Eurasia.


    At the very least, the Far East was affected, but Cyris''s ruler was too weak. Even if the Russians had no time to look east, most of them did not dare to act rashly.


    In fact, we are now holding coffee, eating pastries, watching the killings between the two countries, we really don''t need to do anything! "


    Britain has the confidence to eat a lot of people, regardless of the outcome of the Pu-Russian war, it will not affect their interests.


    Colonial Secretary Robert shook his head: "No, we can still do something. Everyone''s attention has been drawn to Eastern Europe, so the South American war can go according to our script.


    Before the end of the Prussian-Russian war, I think that the two countries should not bother us, and the Chileans this time picked up a big deal. "


    The navies of the two countries, Russia and Russia, are not hesitant. As a maritime nation, Britain can make war fortunes happily.


    The European continent is too small to squeeze so many big countries, and France and Austria cannot allow the new big powers to rise and occupy their own interests.


    Whether it is Austria or France, we must now keep our eyes on the Eastern European battlefield and be ready to interfere in this war.


    In order to ensure the input of power in the European continent, it is natural that France and Austria will not take care of South America in a short time. Bolivia and Peru are tragedies.


    ...


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 Chapter 660： Mochi

    Under the roar of artillery, the sky gradually faded, and the shouts of screaming in the distance continued to sound, maybe thousands of bodies would be added tomorrow morning.


    Marshal Mao Qi, who has just arrived at the front, picked up the telescope and stared at the front. Because the distance is too far, only the smoke from the shell explosion can be seen.


    A moment later, Mao Qi sighed. The situation is much worse than he expected. Judging from the artillery fire, we know that the Russians are no longer what they used to be.


    Night fell and the two sides stopped fighting tacitly. The wind began to anger, and seemed to awaken the dead soul.


    In General Command, Marshal Mao Qi, who came to oversee the battle, began to explode.


    "It''s been a week since the war broke out, and a little Brest didn''t take it down. It''s really a bunch of waste.


    say something! In normal times, aren''t you very capable? No one is on the list, boasting that they defeated Russia for three months and went to St. Petersburg for a military parade within six months.


    Now, none of Brest can take it. Not to mention the military parade to St. Petersburg, and if we go on like this, our strategy of cutting off the Dnieper River will go bankrupt. "


    The crowd bowed their heads listening to the teachings, and the battle was really bad.


    According to the General Staff''s plan, the general army should capture Brest within three days, then go down the Dnieper River to capture Kiev and cut off the water supply channel for the Russian army.


    The core of this strategy is to be fast. The Russians are short of everything. Once the tsarist government responded and a large number of reinforcements arrived, the war would not be easy to fight.


    This is a historical lesson. The fact that the British and French coalition forces used blood in the first Near East war tells the world that the fully armed and well-equipped Russian army is the backbone.


    As long as the Dnieper River is in the hands of the Russian army, Austrian supplies can be transported continuously, and the war will evolve into a war of attrition.


    Southwest Commander Hohenlohe Ingelfingen stubbornly replied, "His Marshal, the enemy is more stubborn than we thought. In these seven days, we have fought dozens of times head-on.


    Although we have the upper hand most of the time, it is still not optimistic in general. The strength of the Russian army was replenished very quickly, and the troops at war with us had changed three waves.


    You may not believe that they not only stay in place, but also often launch counterattacks.


    According to the intelligence detected, there are 80,000 Russian troops guarding Brest and 100,000 Russian troops in the Warren region, not to mention the continuous reinforcements in the rear.


    The commander of the Russian army opposite is a group of lunatics, who do not take the life of soldiers as one thing at all, and often deliberately exchange with us.


    Within a week, our Southwest Front had lost the strength of two divisions. In a short time, it is almost impossible to make a breakthrough here. "


    There is no way, strategy can''t be kept secret at all. The general army wanted to cut off the Dnieper River, and the Russian army naturally did not agree.


    As an enemy, naturally stare at each other. Especially after the birth of the airship force, Russian airships cross-border investigations are carried out every day, and large numbers of troops are deployed, making it difficult to keep secrets.


    Mochi frowned, and he knew that he couldn''t win the Brest Fortress, and the main responsibility was not on these officers. The battlefield must rely on strength to speak. The general army has no overwhelming advantage, and it is normal to fall into a stalemate.


    The strategic plan formulated by the General Staff: attack Estonia, make a foray into St. Petersburg, attract the main forces of the Russian army, and create opportunities for seizing Kiev.


    However, plans have not changed quickly. The goal of attracting the main force of the Russian army was achieved, and the first step to capture Kiev was stuck.


    No matter how good the strategy is, it will not hold up the czar government. The Russians had more garrisons than the generals that launched the attack, and things were awkward.


    Not only here, the Russian military strength on the entire front is dominant. With all their strength, the Popo Federation had only gathered 750,000 troops on the battlefield, and the number of Russian troops opposite had already exceeded one million.


    Mao Qi shook his head: "We don''t have that much time. If we can''t seize Kiev before winter comes and cut off the transport line of the Dnieper River, the next year will be very troublesome.


    No matter how difficult it is, we must complete this strategy. Otherwise, the enemy will directly drag us to death by virtue of their strength.


    To tell you the truth, not only is Brest''s offensive offensive blocked, it is the same throughout the battlefield.


    Over the past decade, the enemy has built a lot of fortifications. With so many lines of defense, how can it be torn in a short time? "


    Speaking of this, Mao Qi sneered and sneered, "Why, are you afraid?"


    "Not afraid!"


    "Not afraid!"


    ...


    As a group of warmongers, how could it be so easy to be afraid? The war has just begun and it is normal to encounter difficulties. No matter how optimistic people are, they will not think that they can defeat the Russian army in just one week.


    Compared with the last war, the situation is much better now. At that time, when the war broke out, the Russians pressed the generals and they were eventually overturned.


    "Since you''re not afraid, don''t make excuses. Set your heart down and find a way to tear open the enemy''s defense.


    The enemy has deployed heavy troops in the Brest area, so find a way to get around. The army can''t get through, can the small army not do it?


    No matter how bad it is, you can arrange for people to blow up the Dnieper River. As long as the strategic purpose is achieved, I don''t care what you do. "


    In order to win the war, Mao Qi has desperately tried everything. Don''t look at what he said lightly. If a small army goes alone, it will basically go nowhere.


    Hohenlohe Ingelfingen: "Lord Marshal, the enemy has deployed heavy troops in the Brest area. It is not suitable as a breakthrough. It is best to change directions.


    Unlike the last war, the Russians were fully prepared this time, and the Russian army will not be short of supplies in a short time.


    Even if the Dnieper River is cut off, they can be transported by rail in Eastern Ukraine, unless we can occupy the entire Ukraine.


    Strategically, this is very bad. The Ukraine region is not the core of Russia. Even if it is lost here, the Russians will not surrender.


    They have obtained the understanding of the Nordic Federation that in addition to Austria, the Russians can also obtain supplies from the Nordic Federation.


    Before the Tsarist government spent the last gold coins in the pocket, it was difficult for us to bring them down.


    To defeat the Russian Empire, it is necessary to occupy Moscow and St. Petersburg. Compared with these two strategic places, other places should be just auxiliary. "


    Mochi patted the table: "I will consider your proposal carefully. What is needed now is to execute the order, understand what general!"


    It is not that this proposal is not good, nor is Mao Qi tolerating disagreement. In fact, the opposite is true. The Berlin government would not insist on Smolensk in the last war if it was not prepared to fight Moscow.


    The strategic points of attacking Moscow are all in the hands. How could Mochi ignore it?


    The problem is that the Russians also saw it. As soon as the war broke out, the Russians mobilized heavy forces to siege Smolensk.


    In this context, Mao Qi naturally did not choose to fight hard with the Russians, only to have Brest offensive and defensive war.


    As for Smolensk, the strength of the enemy is good. The Berlin government has already established a complete fortification on the ground, which is just to attract Russian firepower.


    ...


    After the meeting, Mauch left Hohenlohe Ingelfingen to discuss in secret.


    "Marshal, why not talk at the meeting?"


    Mao Qi: "Yes, that''s what you think. Of course, I''m not saying that the people attending the meeting have problems. The Russians have not been able to buy high-ranking officers.


    The following people are not sure. We have caught a lot of spies in recent years. Many people have leaked the news to the enemy without knowing it. At this critical moment, we must be cautious. "


    Hohenlohe Ingelfingen was thoughtful that catching spies was never a harmonious thing. Although the Berlin government did not engage in a company, many officers were involved.


    There are disputes where there are people, and the military is not monolithic. Because of the power struggle relationship, as long as it is involved, whether innocent or not, it can only be retired in the end.


    "Well, in principle, I have no objection to this battle plan. The Southwestern Army will try to attract the enemy''s attention as much as possible, but I still worry about breaking through the Warren area."


    To seize Kiev, it is not only necessary to follow the Dnieper River down the road, but to push directly from the Warren area, but it is not so convenient.


    Mao Qi smiled slightly: "It''s right to worry, you don''t think so, and the enemy is even harder to think of.


    Moreover, no one has stipulated that we must call directly to Kiev.


    After the breakthrough in the Warren area, we can completely turn the muzzle and carry out a roundabout attack on the Russian army in Brest.


    The war has begun, and the strategic plan formulated in advance can only be a plan. Whether or not to implement it, how to implement it must be carried out according to the actual situation.


    No matter how you fight, just win this war. Now what we have to do is to destroy the main forces of the Russian army as much as possible. As long as this army is killed, the next battle will be easy to fight. "


    As soon as you succeed, everyone is just concerned about the victory of the war, and no one pays attention to the effort behind it. The unknown hero is the greatest and the most tragic.


    Mao Qining would like to put pressure on the officers to force everyone to launch an attack, rather than tell the truth about the offensive to everyone.


    If everyone knew the truth, would they be so desperate? If not enough, how can we create enough pressure on the enemy to force the surrounding Russian army to reinforce?


    Even for political reasons, this attack will be artificially erased. If no breakthrough is achieved on the battlefield, the troops responsible for the offensive will not only fail in their battle, but will also be punished.


    An excellent commander must consider not only military and political issues, but also human nature.


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 Chapter 661： Willing

    The generals were operating, and the Russians were not idle. Perhaps it has learned the lessons of the last war, this time the Russians have to be more cautious.


    No matter how the generals fought, they recognized Smolensk, and other areas were relying on the previously built fortifications.


    From an onlooker''s standpoint, the Russians were a bit strategically conservative, but had to admit it was the safest option.


    Smolensk is the gateway to Moscow. Without winning here, the Russian army will not be able to move west at ease.


    Anyone who has studied the General Army knows that they like to concentrate superior forces in decisive battles in local battlefields. Divided into joint strikes, rapid breakthroughs, outside battles and quick battles are their strengths.


    In the last war, the Russians suffered a great deal, and now they must learn a lesson.


    Steady play is undoubtedly the best choice. Concentrated forces in one direction focus on offensives, and other regions rely on fortifications. Even if the general forces concentrated their superior forces, it would be difficult to break through in a short time.


    Defence is always more advantageous than offense. It is backed by a bunker fort. There is no two or three times the strength advantage. Under normal circumstances, it cannot be broken at all.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the Russian military deployment plan, Franz frowned, the Russians were stable, but what about the Popo Federation?


    A close fight is what Franz wants to see. Now the Russian army''s tactics have no technical content, and are completely consumed with the Federation of Popo.


    "Albrecht, how would you fight this war if you were in Mudgee''s position?"


    After a little thought, Albrecht picked up his baton a little on the map: "Here is


    Smolensk, located in the middle of the Eastern European Plains, is considered military gateway to Moscow.


    In recent years, Russia and Russia have built many fortifications on the border, and Smolensk has gathered in fortifications.


    If I command it, since the Russians are going to attack Smolensk, they will defend directly and use the fortifications to consume the strength of the Russian army.


    The Russians defended in other areas, and the generals could also hold on. Anyway, winter is coming soon, and even if a breakthrough is made, there is no way to expand the results.


    The issue of the decisive battle can be dragged until the beginning of next spring. At that time, the muddy road will be the biggest enemy of the Russian army. "


    After a pause, Albrecht added: "Actually, in addition to the Army, you can also consider the Navy.


    In recent years, the Russians, constrained by financial resources, have deserted the navy. Although the naval forces of the Commonwealth Federation did not work, they could turn to Britain and France for help.


    Buy or lease a fleet and sneak attack on St. Petersburg. If you are lucky, you can end the war within the year.


    It doesn''t matter if the Tsarist government is not retained. The capital has been lost, and the frontline Russian army will certainly be turbulent.


    In order to exchange for failure, the Tsarist government may change its previous strategy, ordering the frontline Russian troops to come to a decisive battle, and fighter planes will naturally appear. "


    Franz froze, and suddenly found that the Russians had such an obvious flaw, that he couldn''t help but be surprised.


    After calming down, Franz shook his head: "Mauch would not do that, and the Junker aristocrats would not allow the glory of defeating the Russians to be given to the Navy.


    A sneak attack on St. Petersburg requires close cooperation from the Army and Navy. The General Army did not conduct landing training. If it did not cooperate well, this plan would not be realized at all.


    What''s more, it is difficult to keep such a big purchase of the fleet. Even if the British and French cooperated with each other, they would be exposed when they entered the Baltic Sea, unless British and French sent troops in person. "


    The dispute between sea and land is an inevitable topic. Although the Army has an absolute advantage in the Popo Federation, the Navy also has supporters.


    In the last wave of colonial expansion in the late 1950s, Prussia also set off a wave of naval development, and even built its own iron armored ship, opening up a colony in the Indochina Peninsula.


    If it wasn''t for the Army to take the lead and launch the second Putin war, which would cause the situation to get out of control, maybe the Kingdom of Prussia would become a new colonial empire.


    Even now, the business community in Prussia is still a supporter of the Navy. It is too late to divide the colony, but everyone''s overseas investment still needs protection!


    These days, international trade is not easy to do. It is difficult to do anything without a strong navy. Even the pirates are watching dishes.


    If you count carefully, you will find that the dry duck country such as the Commonwealth Federation has a ship that is more likely to have accidents overseas than the navy power.


    The loss of the capitalists was not concerned by the Junker aristocracy, and their core interest was on the land. If it were not for the pressure of the Russians, they even opposed the establishment of the Popo Federation.


    In order to prevent Polish agricultural products from hitting the domestic market, the current Popo Federation still maintains tariffs.


    In this context, unless it is a last resort, or as a representative of the interests of Juncker, Mao Qi will never sacrifice class interests.


    As for the British and French sending troops in person, that''s a lot of thought. Their support for the Popo Federation is not false, but it does not mean that they want to see the Russians immediately fail, at least the French just want to see the Popo Federation win.


    Albrecht nodded characteristically: "It is true that once the navy is the key to winning this war, it will be difficult to suppress their development after the war.


    The strength of the Popo Federation is still insufficient. While maintaining a world-class army, it is simply impossible to build a large navy. "


    This problem not only plagues the Popo Federation, but even Austria has the same troubles.


    With world-class army and navy at the same time, even Austria struggles. The dispute that erupts in the Vienna government''s annual budget is the best proof.


    It is normal to not be able to guess Mao Qi''s movements. Albrecht is just the chief of staff of the Austrian army. He does not have a deep understanding of the Federation of Popo. In making his judgment, he was inevitably affected by the thinking of the Austrian army.


    In fact, the military thinking of each country is different, and it is usually affected by its own national strength. Different countries have different military tactics.


    There is no right or wrong, only suitable and unsuitable. Perhaps the tactics that seem perfect now, or fall behind in a few years; now it seems that the tactics of Tianfang Yetan may become mainstream after a few years.


    With the development of the times, this situation will happen more and more.


    Franz asked indifferently: "Well, this question is put on hold, and the answer will be revealed after a while.


    Let''s talk about overseas first. At what stage did the South American war go, are the British going to do things again? "


    With his knowledge of the British, it would not be John Bull if the London government did not take advantage of Faul''s focus on Europe.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Yes, Your Majesty. According to the intelligence we have gathered, the British Pacific Fleet Second Fleet is rushing past.


    If nothing else, they have a good chance of blocking the coastal areas of Peru and Bolivia and creating a chance for Chile to win the war. "


    Hearing this news, Franz was very upset, but he was powerless. Unless the French and Austrian countries intervene, otherwise the British will not be blocked at all.


    In this era of Bolivia and Peru, in addition to the area of ??the territory, that is the true small projectile country. The combined economic aggregate of the two countries is less than half of Vienna.


    With just this little interest, it is undoubtedly a dream to count on the union of France and Austria.


    Europe is the center of the world these days. It would be a tragedy if the situation in Europe was out of control because of interference in South America and dispersed power.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz reluctantly made a decision: "Our limited power in South America makes it difficult to compete with the British without domestic support.


    Temporarily give up the layout in South America first, as long as it does not directly harm our interests, let the British toss! "


    ...


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 Chapter 662： Fierce

    The sound of artillery sounded, Kovelli''s offensive and defensive battle began. General Commander Major General Luke, the 22nd Division commander, rose to the rising star in the army during the last Russian-Prussian war.


    Luke, an ordinary Junker landlord, can become a general by relying on his will and a little luck.


    Originally he thought his will was firm enough, no matter how cruel the battle, he couldn''t shake his heart.


    At this moment Major General Luke found himself wrong and his heart was upset. Luke sighed deep down: "It turns out that he is also an ordinary person."


    The Russians did not hide in the fortress bunkers. At the same time as the generals launched an assault, the Russians also launched a counterattack, and a fierce white-blade battle broke out.


    Shouts and screams echoed on the battlefield. Luke saw a General soldier with a bayonet piercing his stomach with his own eyes. While screaming, he also held the enemy''s gun tightly to create a chance for his comrades.


    Once upon a time, he was also one of them. It was only because of better fortunes that he was lucky enough to set up a battle, and then he had a smooth journey behind him.


    Recalling the comrades-in-arms who joined the army that year, those familiar faces fell to the battlefield in the end.


    To a certain extent, Luke''s ability to go all the way is also based on the background of the heavy losses of the general forces in the last war.


    In the war years, the army spoke on the record, and the influence of origin was minimized.


    A large number of low- and middle-ranking officers were killed and caught up with the large-scale expansion. Luke, such a lucky man, naturally stood out.


    Looking at the increasing number of casualties, Luke gradually calmed down. He found that something was wrong. The Russian army seemed to deliberately seduce them to attack.


    Night fell and the flames of war ceased temporarily, leaving only wreckage on the ground.


    Within the command, Luke got more and more wrong, and the Russians seemed to be deliberately fighting with them.


    Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Luke asked, "Is the number of casualties counted?"


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino sighed: "Statistically, 526 soldiers were wounded and 248 soldiers were killed during the day''s battle, and the strength of the two battalions was lost."


    Chief Luke stood up and took two steps to say: "It is two more battalions. From the start of the war to now, the number of casualties in our 22 divisions is close to three thousand. If this is the case on the entire battlefield, then this war I am afraid it is unprecedentedly tragic. "


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino: "This is no way. The war is always cruel. The supplementary group sent to us by the headquarters has already set off and will arrive in a maximum of two days."


    The General Army has also established a perfect supplementary mechanism during wartime. Usually, no troops will be exhausted, and no troops have been replenished.


    Under normal circumstances, when the troops have suffered a certain degree of casualties, they will be replaced and repaired and supplemented to the rear.


    Of course, this rear is relatively speaking, and it is still on the front. When you need it, you still have to be on the battlefield at any time.


    After hesitating for a while, Luke said, "Forget it, these issues are not our turn to worry about. Report our current situation to the truth!


    Tell the headquarters that we need heavy artillery. If there is not enough heavy firepower, we have no way to ensure that the enemy''s fortress is captured within the specified time. "


    No way, the generals have bad luck. The train carrying artillery ammunition was attacked by Russian airships halfway and suffered heavy losses.


    Heavy artillery units are scarce resources in any country. The Federation of Popo has only a few heavy artillery regiments. One regiment was lost before it entered the battlefield. Naturally, there was no way to complete the replenishment within a few days.


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino shook his head: "I''m afraid it''s not easy. You shouldn''t have too many expectations. There are so many domestic heavy artillery units. Now they have been sent to the front line.


    According to internal news, Krupp has sent technicians to repair, it will take at least a month to repair the damaged artillery.


    Ideally, we would be able to get heavy fire support in about four weeks. "


    Luke frowned: "Could you get the headquarters to coordinate and transfer the heavy artillery forces around the attack first.


    Kovelli is a military power. If you win here, you will win the Warren region. Why waste energy in a small place like Kamen and Novorensk! "


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino: "This is a strategy formulated by the General Staff. As long as there is a breakthrough at any point, it will be a great victory."


    Luke waved his hand: "Don''t explain, old man. I know what''s going on, it''s just that the headquarters isn''t sure if we can conquer Kevely.


    If from the overall strategic point of view, Kovelli is not so important, Brest is the focus. "


    "You understand best!" Chief of Staff Pasqualino replied calmly.


    Luke: "Well, these issues are put on hold first. Have you noticed that the Russians are wrong, they don''t seem to be doing their best and deliberately seduce us to attack.


    If they fire at full power, our troops will not be able to reach their positions at all, why should they make such worthless sacrifices. "


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino nodded thoughtfully and paused for a moment: "I want to see the number of casualties and maybe explain the problem."


    Luke''s face changed and he came to his senses instantly. If the Russians fired at full power, the general forces that lacked heavy fire would not be able to reach their positions.


    Seeing no hope of victory, the general forces naturally made meaningless sacrifices. If the generals did not take the initiative to attack, what would the Russian record be?


    The Russian troops stationed in Keveli are mostly second-line troops. This is not the main battlefield chosen by the Russians. The order of the Tsarist government is to be firm.


    "Damn Russians, they are playing with fire. Don''t they be afraid that we will break through their position. You know that such a fight is of no value to them."


    Chief of Staff Pasqualino did not answer. It doesn''t matter what the Russians think. Anyway, as long as there is a chance to break Kovelli, they can''t stop.


    ...


    The Russian military command, Major General Arden-Ivanov, who was also watching the casualty report, was much better. As a defender, you always have to take advantage.


    "Fick, your proposal is awesome. The **** Prussian barbarians really got fooled. They are whimsical and want to capture Keveli, they are just dreaming!"


    As a military observer sent by Austria, under normal circumstances, you cannot participate in Russian command, but there are exceptions.


    The Russian-Olympic Alliance has for many years, and the Vienna government has also cultivated a large number of pro-Austrians within Russia. Major General Arden-Ivanov is one of them.


    Fick and Arden are classmates and graduated from the Austrian Army Academy together. Because of the good relationship between them, Fick was sent here as an observer.


    Students who are also Austrian Army Academy also have the difference between scum and school tyrants.


    Arden''s gilded migrants are naturally less stringent in school requirements, as long as they can live.


    The foreign monk read the scriptures well, and after returning to Russia in gold-plated Arden, naturally he was a smooth step, just in time to catch up with the army expansion, and became a major general in the Russian army when he was less than thirty.


    In contrast, Fick is a major with only a major. No way, the competition in the Austrian army is much fiercer.


    After the reform of the military system, there was no line of fire promotion in the Austrian army. Unless it has made military achievements, it can only slowly take one step at a time.


    This is where the royal family started to lead by example. Crown Prince Frederic had served for several years and was still a major, let alone those below.


    Seeing the classmate''s spirit, Major Fick was still very envious, and the soldiers did not dislike being a general.


    Even if his background is not bad, Fick cannot guarantee that he will be a general in his lifetime. Thousands of officers are born in Austria every year, but not necessarily one of the generals.


    This is the case in peaceful times. Even if you are excellent, it is difficult to have a chance to perform. How can I prove that I am better than others if I can''t show my ability?


    Fick rolled his eyes: "What''s so exciting, you know, but you are the defensive side, and the exchange ratio is almost 1: 1 now, it''s already shameful!"


    Arden disagreed: "No, this is already very good. In the last Russian-Prussian war, we exchanged with Prussia more than one to two faster than the whole.


    Now it can take advantage slightly, even with the advantage of defense, it is a great victory.


    The population of the Russian Empire is more than twice that of the Popo Federation. As long as this situation continues, the final victory will certainly belong to us.


    Moreover, this division in my hands is a patchwork second-line unit. If I replaced it with the main force, I would have ordered a counterattack long ago. "


    Fick had no objection, and the combat effectiveness of the Russian army was good. Although the training is not as good as that of the general army, and the organization is lacking, other aspects are really excellent.


    Especially in terms of resilience, the Russian army is one of the best in the world. As long as there is stuttering, troops that can fight are really rare.


    After hesitating, Major Fick reminded him, "Arden, are you sure you want to continue? If you follow the current play, even if you kill the enemy, your division will run out."


    Although the suggestion was made by him, Fick did not like this meaningless consumption. If it weren''t for the country to let them think of a way to make the Russians try to bleed as much as possible, he wouldn''t have come up with this idea.


    Arden smiled slightly: "War always requires sacrifice, so as long as victory can be achieved, why not be bigger?"


    The positions of the stations are different, and the way of thinking is different. Arden wasn''t a fool. Naturally, Fick''s suggestion might be bad, but he didn''t care.


    In his opinion, as long as victory is achieved and some gray animals are sacrificed, it is not worth mentioning.


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 Chapter 663： Tim blocking

    Just when everyone thought the Prussian-Russian war was deadlocked, on November 2, 1879, a general soldier suddenly bypassed Kamen and went straight to Pinsk.


    After the outbreak of the Prussian-Russia war, Franz has been paying close attention, and occasionally sent airships to conduct high-altitude investigations.


    Austria is the country with the most advanced airship technology. The most advanced reconnaissance airship can operate at a maximum altitude of 8000 meters.


    These years, air defense weapons are still underdeveloped. As long as it is above 3,000 meters, there is no threat to anti-aircraft machine guns or artillery.


    Without security threats, Austrian airships often penetrate deep into the airspace of other countries. Franz was not accustomed to this domineering style at first, but seeing that his neighbors did not react, he gradually got used to it.


    At altitudes of several kilometers, if you don''t use a telescope, many people will think that it is just a bird, and the chance of being found is still very low.


    Even if it was discovered, it was possible to evade the pilot ¡¯s trek. Anyway, this kind of thing often happens, especially the airships of small European countries, flying out of their own airspace.


    The general''s change attracted the attention of the pilots. After the report, it attracted the attention of the idle and boring Franz, and directly called the duty staff to meet.


    "Everyone has read the information. What do you think of Mao Qi''s purpose?"


    No matter what reason Franz paid attention to this issue, everyone is very excited to be able to show their ability in front of the emperor.


    Deputy Chief of General Morx: "His Majesty, the real goal of the General Army should not be Pinsk, this may be distracting Russians.


    Pinsk is located at the main channel of the river, about 180 kilometers from Brest, and it is already in the rear. It is a very bad choice for the military to go alone.


    Even if the Russians were concealed and not discovered in advance, there was a regiment of troops in Pinsk, and even if they could not stop the offensive of the General Army, it would be fine to delay for a few days.


    Once the surrounding Russian troops responded, this general army was dead. Unless they can overcome Pinsk in one day and rely on local fortifications for more than a month, they have strategic value.


    There is too much risk in it. As a European star, it is impossible for Mao Qi to not know, then his real goal can only be Brest. "


    A staff member objected: "It''s not necessarily Brest. Maybe Maqui is the Pripyat. Of course, this possibility is very small. Now it is a dry season. Even if the river is blocked, the damage will also Not big.


    I think the bigger possibility is just a sham shot, deliberately attracting the attention of the Russians, and covering the true strategy of the general army.


    As far as it goes behind Brest, it looks great, but what''s the use of just one infantry division? "


    ...


    The brains of the staff were really powerful. After a while, they analyzed a dozen possibilities, and Franz was directly confused.


    No way, Franz is just an ordinary person. It is too difficult for him to figure out the strategic deployment of the military.


    But Frederick, who came with him, was talking with the staff with interest. Perhaps his son had the talent to become a military strategist, Franz thought to himself.


    Of course, you can only think about it. As the Austrian Crown Prince, Frederick had no chance to become a military strategist.


    It is no longer the Middle Ages, and the era when the emperor led the battlefield is over. As the Crown Prince, even the battlefield is only gilded, there is no chance of his performance.


    Frankly, Franz thinks it is more interesting to listen to the staff discussions than to read the newspaper. It is really as exciting as the novel.


    Each of them is eloquent. If you can do it, you will not know until you try. It is theoretically feasible anyway.


    The more he understood, the more Franz felt that luck was important and he no longer believed in the so-called famous halo. Just as the twenty-eight gimbals will add up, it is not as powerful as a meteorite.


    ...


    The Russian-Prussian War is still deadlocked, and the South American battlefield has first turned. Since the departure of the British Navy, Peru and Bolivia have been tragedy.


    The maritime passage is gone, and supplies can only be transferred from neighboring countries. At first, this was nothing. Everyone likes war money. Unfortunately, everyone''s relationship is not good!


    From the beginning of the establishment of South American countries, there have been many contradictions. If France and Austria come forward to coordinate, warn the ambitions to be a little bit safe, it is estimated that these countries have fallen into ruin at this time.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, as of three days ago, the British had detained more than 200 ships bound for Peru and Bolivia, of which 45 were registered in China.


    In order to break the British blockade, the Foreign Office suggested joining forces with the countries where the ships were located to put pressure on the British. "


    The one that should come is the one that will come. It is difficult to rely on Chile''s strength to pick one or two.


    If the maritime transport corridors in Bolivia and Peru are not cut off, and a steady flow of supplies will flow in, the two countries will be able to arm more troops than Chile.


    With a small quality gap, the number of troops will determine the outcome of a war. In the early battles, Chile was actually at a disadvantage.


    After pondering for a moment, Franz made a decision: "Not only must the British be allowed to open the channel, but they must also be compensated for their losses. If they do not agree, they will encourage all countries to make trouble.


    If the conditions are ripe, it will pull the French to make trade sanctions against the British, and to increase the momentum of some countries, disgusting the British. "


    That''s right, it''s disgusting to the British. It is impossible to trade sanctions against the British.


    This year John Bull is still the leader of international import and export trade, accounting for nearly half of the total global trade. What are the sanctions?


    Sanctions are not possible, but it is still possible to put a stop on them. With so much grievance, Austria couldn''t stand it. Franz didn''t think the proud French could bear it.


    If you can''t win the British at sea, you can always fight. Agitate public opinion, not afraid that the British will not follow suit. You can''t just offend all countries for Chile.


    ...


    In fact, before the Vienna government took action, the capitalists who had detained the ship acted.


    This time, the European media''s position was surprisingly unified. Everyone was scolding the British for their shameless behavior, accusing the British government of disrupting the normal conduct of free trade.


    Not only mainland newspapers are scolding, but British newspapers are also scolding the government. Opposition parties have organized mass demonstrations denouncing the London government''s unauthorized intervention in the South American war.


    Capitalists use practical actions to explain what capital is without borders. Only interests are permanent.


    The Prime Minister of Downing Street watched the outside of the mansion. At this time, the protesters were surrounded by protesters. Everyone held up the banner of free trade and asked the London government to lift the blockade.


    The aggressive Prime Minister Benjamin slammed the table: "Sir John, now I need an explanation, an explanation that can be explained to the people."


    Secretary of the Navy John Vasile looked sad: "His Prime Minister, we have reached an agreement with the Chileans to finance the acquisition of the supplies on these ships.


    The previous progress was very smooth, and the Chilean government and capitalists reached an agreement to no longer transport supplies into Peru and Bolivia within one year.


    But after receiving these compensations, they immediately organized the shipment of goods. The capitalists broke the contract, and the Chilean government naturally did not agree to continue to invest in the purchase, and the ship was detained. "


    After hearing this explanation, Prime Minister Benjamin only wanted to curse. Isn''t it nonsense to expect capitalists to keep their promises?


    If you change a waistcoat, the previous contract is void. Legally, they cannot be held accountable for breach of contract. These people obviously want to rob.


    Benjamin also had some headaches. Putting these ships in the past would definitely not work. If Chile loses the war, the dominance of the saltpeter trade will fall into the hands of Fao.


    It is equally impossible for the Chilean government to continue to buy these materials. Given the excrement of the capitalists, as long as they have made a profit, they will soon organize a larger fleet.


    You ca n¡¯t let the Chilean government keep buying and buying. Even if the saltpeter trade makes money, Chile is not so rich!


    Benjamin rubbed his forehead and said, "The first person explained to the people outside that the Chilean government was detained, and we were only conducting military exercises in South America.


    Anyway, first find a way to let the people outside. The impact is so bad that it is too bad. "


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "It is not only the outside protesters who need to be evacuated, but also the international pressure we face. So far, we have received diplomatic protest letters from 22 countries, including France and Austria.


    A single country doesn''t matter. If they are connected together, things will be difficult.


    Especially in France and Austria, the Pu-Russian war restrained their energy, but it was more military, and the foreign ministries of the two countries were still idle. "


    Bolivia and Peru are both small countries. There are not necessarily 22 countries that trade with them in normal times. Now that there are so many protest books, there must be problems behind them.


    Edward didn''t say it, because he knew very well that the cover would still be good.


    In addition to the possible behind-the-scenes manipulation of France and Austria, it is more likely that capitalists will do the trick. The demonstration crowd outside is proof that absolutely domestic shipping companies are planning behind it.


    There was no Internet in this era, and communication between countries was very inconvenient, and the nationality of ships was very difficult to check.


    For convenience, many ships are registered in multiple countries at the same time, which nationality is decided according to actual needs.


    In order to strengthen the momentum and force the London government to make concessions, do not block everyone from making war money, of course, the more countries involved, the better.


    Small countries also need to brush their sense of presence. Now it is a good opportunity. Ships registered in this country have been arrested for no reason. They came to protest that there was nothing wrong.


    With so many countries participating, even if the British want to settle accounts after the fall, France and Austria will stand up and carry them, otherwise they will not be called up next time.


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 Chapter 664： Find

    The Chilean government has a headache when the London government shirk responsibility. Without the British to support them, to borrow their courage, they would not dare to arrest ships in more than 20 countries.


    Palace of La Moneda, Chile''s Foreign Minister Domingo: "His Excellency, this is a diplomatic protest letter from various countries. Under the auspices of France and Austria, countries have established a diplomatic mission.


    Can''t hide it, President Anival waved his hand: "You cope first, explore their bottom, and then decide what to do."


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, everyone is adhering to the principle of bullying and being afraid of hardship and conducting international diplomacy.


    The British Navy was seized and the cargo was confiscated, and everyone just protested to the London government. Forced by internal and external pressure, the British pushed the pan over the Chilean government, and the situation changed immediately.


    protest?


    No, this is too civilized. The menacing ministers seemed to know that if the Chilean government did not bleed, this time it would not be over.


    You ca n¡¯t offend the British, and you still do n¡¯t want to offend Chile. You do n¡¯t need Faol to take the lead now.


    President Anival has panicked, and the British have a clear position. If the Chilean government can''t withstand the pressure, they will lift the blockade and let these ships pass.


    This is absolutely unacceptable to the Chilean government. Once Bolivia and Peru have received outside aid, Chile has no hope of winning the war.


    Seeing President Anival''s absence of a charter, Foreign Minister Domingo proposed: "His Excellency, you cannot respond negatively. We must also come up with a plan to make countries feel our sincerity.


    The countries protesting now seem to be many, in fact, they are mainly France and Austria. Other countries are not involved in much interest. Most of them are just to brush up a sense of existence. Apologize and apology should be able to cope with the past.


    We must take the initiative to differentiate the consortium. To do this, our strength alone is not enough, and the British need to cooperate. "


    President Anival shook his head: "The disintegration seems good, but it is actually useless.


    France and Austria support Bolivia and Peru, and we can''t afford enough interests to buy them. The position of other countries is irrelevant, and offending is offensive.


    The trouble is that due to internal and external pressure, the London government''s position has been shaken. You should be aware that the ships arrested also include British Shipping lines.


    These people are losers in the struggle for interests, and they want to make up for losses through trade with Peru and Bolivia. "


    Chile has handed over the purchase orders and shipping business to British shipping companies. It seems that this method has made up for their losses in Peru and Bolivia. In fact, only a few people have benefited.


    More capitalists have not benefited from the relationship because they are not in place, and even some people''s interests have been damaged. These people are naturally unwilling.


    This is not difficult for the capitalists to benefit from Chile, so continue to do business with Peru and Bolivia. Free trade, of course, we have to be free.


    Imagine that in the Near East War, British businessmen still smuggled into Russia; during the Ethiopian war, British businessmen smuggled arms to the Resistance. Now this is really nothing.


    If you investigate carefully, you will find that while some people are benefiting from Chile, they are doing business with Peru and Bolivia.


    After the ship is arrested and the goods are confiscated, this is breaking everyone''s financial path. For capitalists, it is obvious that both sides can take all the food to maximize their benefits.


    The turmoil in the United Kingdom is essentially that the capitalists want to get more benefits before they can stir up the people.


    What is the government''s strategy compared to its own interests? It''s best to let the South American War go on, so that everyone can keep making war money.


    President Anival was also a lawyer and knew the appetites of capitalists very well. If the London government is unable to suppress domestic capital, the so-called blockade will soon be dead.


    Foreign Minister Domingo objected: "His Excellency, we must trust the London government. Now that there is a total blockade, no one can take this route, and countries can still stand it.


    If the Royal Navy releases water and allows only its own ships to navigate, can you think that countries can still stand it?


    I''m afraid they will think that this is a British plot to monopolize South American trade.


    At that point, everyone ¡¯s interests have been seriously damaged. Who knows if the FAA will take the lead in establishing an anti-British alliance? "


    Not "will it", but it will. Interests are moving. As long as the interests are in place, nothing is impossible.


    After hesitating for a moment, President Aniwal said, "What are you going to do? We don''t have a lot of chips in our hands and it''s difficult to buy so many countries."


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Domingo: "It depends on the input of the British. If the support of the London government is strong enough, France and Austria will be dragged down by the European situation, and diplomatic pressure on other countries will be nothing.


    We only need to take out some benefits to buy France and Austria, for example: sell them a batch of saltpeter at low prices every year, or open the domestic market to them.


    Without asking them to support us, it would be much easier to talk about these issues after the war is over and stabilize France and Austria.


    Other countries are based on the actual situation, for example: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and other South American countries, those who can provide assistance to the enemy will be drawn first.


    You don''t need to pay much practical benefits, just write a short check. Use their ambitions to stabilize them with the interests of Peru and Bolivia. Whether to honor them after the war depends on the actual situation.


    Other countries that are not capable of influencing this war are not so important in their own right and should be dragged first. "


    The law of the jungle is vividly reflected here. Reality proves once again that the justice of justice needs artillery protection.


    Anival nodded: "Well, do as you plan! I''ll go to the British Minister and the Minister will give you the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    ...


    At the same time that the Chileans took action, the Russian-Prussian battlefield changed. After the general division, Kamen''s Russian army could not help but seduce troops to fight back.


    An unexpected scene appeared. The tentative counterattack actually defeated the general army and achieved the first victory since the outbreak of the war.


    After seeing the battle report, Franz wondered if he had read it wrong. When did the Russians become so fierce?


    Not only was Franz stunned, but even the Russians were stunned, completely unaware of why the generals suddenly became vulnerable.


    You know, even after the division, the general forces in the Kamen area are still 20,000 troops. Under normal circumstances, with so many troops standing still, it is impossible for the Russian army to win in the short term.


    The war has been over for two days. Lieutenant General Olivier Thornfield is still faint now. I don''t know how this stuffing cake hit him.


    Lieutenant General Olivier Thornfield was not stunned by victory, and chose to close when he saw good. He did not continue to expand the results.


    The office door was knocked, Olivier Thornfield: "Come in!"


    A young military officer reported nervously: "General, there is something wrong. We questioned the general prisoners and found that these soldiers had been transferred a week ago, and most of them had served for less than a month.


    Lieutenant Colonel Daniel, who was guarding the captives, found that during the inspection of the prisoner of war camps, most of the uniforms we caught were old, young, and young, with less than one-fifth of the young, and mostly Polish.


    There are indications that we defeated this enemy, not the enemy that had previously confronted us. It should be the cannon fodder used by the enemy to attract our attention, and the enemy''s main force has long since shifted. "


    Lieutenant General Olivier Thornfield''s face changed greatly, and he quickly opened the map to study the general movement.


    "No, the enemy''s goal is Brest. The General Army who left three days ago was not an infantry division, but two divisions. Their goal was not Pinsk. The detour was just to confuse our attention.


    Immediately generate electricity to the General Command to explain the situation we encountered. At the same time, Brest''s garrison was notified to alert them. "


    The young officer reminded: "General, if we report it directly, our military merits will be greatly reduced. Otherwise, we need to modify it first, or report it to the army after the news is reported."


    After a successful battle, everyone can add officials to the ranks. If all of them are tossed away at once, it is estimated that everyone will have resentment.


    After hesitating for a moment, Olivier Thornfield shook his head: "This news is very important and must be reported immediately. You can do art processing.


    Let''s say we interrogate the captives and find that the enemy has hidden troops. The general army that left three days ago is two divisions, and the target may be Brest.


    Some of the prisoners were secretly executed, and directly recorded in the data of the annihilation of the remnants. We gather young prisoners of war and let reporters in the field take a few pictures and pass them back. Who dares to say that there is a problem with our military performance?


    It is enough to defeat a second-tier general army, and no matter how big, the country will not believe it.


    You can look at the relevant information. Anyway, the news of victory has spread. As long as you look at it, the government will not delve into it. "


    We must pay attention to the overall situation, and we must not lose our exploits. Then you can only sacrifice the prisoner of war. After all, the ratio of old and weak in this prisoner is a bit high. If you don''t deal with some of it, it will be easy to find problems.


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 Chapter 665： Decoy

    God did not care for the Russians, time was on the enemy''s side. When the Russian army reported the news to St. Petersburg, it was already late at night.


    The officer responsible for drafting the teletext is an old official churros. The previous section introduced the results, emphasizing the heroic warfare, fear of sacrifice, etc. of Kamen''s garrison. Reporting information was placed behind.


    The bureaucrat on duty had just come down from the reception, and was not annoyed with all his heart. At a glance at the beginning, he thought that he would call the telegram, and he did not turn back.


    Kamenda Jie reported it once two days ago, and the celebration party was held. The details of the second report are naturally not so important, just queuing directly, no need to rush.


    It wasn''t until the next afternoon that it was reported to Marshal Ivanov, the head of the department, only to find out what was behind.


    It was late at this time, and before Marshal Ivanov made a decision, Brest''s call for help followed.


    Two emergency flashlights collided, and Marshal Ivanov was furious. Time is the life on the battlefield. If the news is received last night, it will be reported immediately. Now the reinforcements have already set off.


    "What **** was on duty last night, I''m going to kick him!"


    Hearing the news, the attendant officer replied in panic: "Yes, Georgi."


    Hearing this name, Marshal Ivanov was a little more angry: "Which idiot arranged this dude to be on duty? Don''t you know that this waste has nothing except bad things?"


    No way, the relationship households can''t handle it. Although Alexander II had purged the army, nepotism could not be completely resolved.


    Georgi was born as a noble, his father was the current Minister of Finance, and he entered the army gilded against the background of his family.


    There are many similar examples in the Russian army. Ivanov usually does not care, as long as these people do not cause trouble. Except for the individual materials that can be made, the rest usually arrange some simple tasks for "exercise".


    There is no doubt that receiving telegrams is one of them. The most important requirement of this work is reliability, and the rest is simple, and it is reported according to the importance of the telegram.


    The aristocracy is undoubtedly reliable. They and the Russian Empire are all damaged, and will not disclose secrets to the enemy.


    There are not many things, and it is easy to mix credit, which is naturally welcomed by everyone.


    Seeing no one answered, Ivanov knew that most of this involved big people, and he simply didn''t ask. A pat on the table: "Which idiot is going home immediately, I don''t want to see him appear in front of me again."


    Shooting is not enough, it''s okay to rush home. Except for such a big thing, without accountability, Ivanov was very face-saving.


    That is, now that things are not upset, you can handle the cover internally, or Georgi will be dead. At this critical moment, Alexander II would never mind killing a chicken and tamarin.


    The attendant officer replied in panic: "Yes, Marshal."


    If anyone looks closer, he will find that the sweat on his forehead has flowed down and his heartbeat is accelerating.


    No way, mortals were the first to suffer from immortal fights. Many things can''t be checked, once you take it seriously, it will be a storm.


    Marshal Ivanov still has a big picture, knowing that this is a critical moment and there must be no problems within the government. Only small things can be reduced to small things.


    As for the telegram, it can only sink into the sea, as it has never been received.


    ...


    Of course, Lieutenant General Olivier Thornfield''s overall view is still useful. When he reported it to the headquarters, he also reminded Brest''s defenders of power generation.


    The bureaucrats above can be taken lightly. No officer on the front line dares to neglect, even if the news is received in the middle of the night, the garrison immediately responded.


    Unfortunately, the time is too short, it is too late to adjust the strategic deployment, and preparations can only be strengthened to ensure that they are not attacked.


    Since the division of the General Army, the Brest garrison has taken precautions, but only the general army of a division has been prepared. The enemies have now doubled, and the original preparation was naturally insufficient.


    The Battle of Brest broke out across the board, the generals launched an attack at any cost, and the Russians fought in blood. Airships, cannons, and machine guns flood the entire battlefield.


    The cruelty of modern warfare is stunned. Franz was also shocked by the pictures that came from the front. Human life becomes worthless at this moment.


    Chief of the General Staff of the Vienna Palace Albrecht: "His Majesty, from the current situation, the Russians are going to be out of luck.


    The actions of the General Army disrupted the deployment of the Russians, and the strategic line of defense of the Tsarist government''s painstaking operation has now shown obvious loopholes.


    Brest was pinched on both sides by the general forces. No one knows whether the defenders can withstand it. The tsarist government cannot afford this risk.


    The time for Mao Qixuan was very good. The inland areas of the Russian Empire have entered winter, and the temperature in many places is already below a dozen degrees.


    In this harsh climate, it is too late to relocate troops to Brest from behind.


    In terms of time, it is fastest to transfer troops from both wings. Ukraine has not yet reached winter, and it will only take three or five days to reinforce Brest.


    Only in this way, the strength of the wings will become weak. No one can guarantee that the general army will not repeat the tricks and use a bunch of cannon fodder to attract attention. The main force has been transferred.


    Now the Russians should have a headache, no matter what they choose, they are taking risks. Once wrong, the southwest battlefield will collapse across the board. "


    collapse?


    Franz shook his head: "It''s not that serious, it''s November, and even if the generals captured Brest, there was no time to continue to expand the results.


    If it is urgent, Alexander II can still exchange with the generals. Ignoring the threat from the southwest, they concentrated their forces on offensive against East Prussia from the coast.


    Even if the entire Ukraine is lost, the Russian Empire is still the Russian Empire. The territory of the Popo Federation is so big. As long as a Russian army is killed to destroy it, the Berlin government will lose even if it wins. "


    No matter how trashy the Russian navy is, it''s a bit better than the Popo Federation. In the last war, it was possible to attack the coast of the Federal Republic of Popo. If it was not because of logistical failure, the results of the war would have been reversed.


    learn from mistakes.


    This time the Tsarist government could hoard a lot of supplies in St. Petersburg, and did not attack the coast of the Popo Federation. Most of the time, the Berlin government had already prepared and deployed a large number of shore guns.


    This is a small problem. As long as you are willing to suffer casualties, you can always land successfully.


    Of course, the premise is that Britain and France do not pull off the bias, otherwise the Russian navy really cannot complete the task.


    Frederick suggested: "In fact, the Russians have another option. After the victory of Camian, the local defensive pressure was greatly reduced.


    If the Tsarist government dares to take a risk, it can ignore the fact and directly order local troops to attack Warsaw.


    Whether or not they succeed, they can disrupt the deployment of the general forces and keep them busy for a while. In case it succeeds, you make a lot of money. "


    Franz shook his head. He had always hated this gambling tactic. It is good to succeed, but what if it fails?


    "Albrecht, explain it to him!"


    Franz knows that his strategy is okay, and his tactics can''t stand the test. He didn''t choose to play, but to let professionals go.


    Albrecht nodded characteristically: "His Highness, before implementing this plan, you have to figure out what the Russian army is guarding Kamen.


    Don''t look at their good record, think they are very strong in combat, in fact there is too much water inside.


    According to our information, half of Kamen''s garrison are recruits who have just mobilized. It is okay to let them defend and fight with the wind, and they will collapse immediately if they encounter bitter fighting.


    If they want to attack Warsaw, I am afraid that before the battlefield is reached, more than one tenth of the people will be left behind during the march.


    Aside from these internal factors, even if these Russian troops are elite and the generals do not intercept them halfway, they will not be able to complete this task.


    The people of Warsaw alone can let them die. But the Poles hated them so much that such a lone army without support could not go out once they entered. "


    Frederick''s face turned red, and his face couldn''t be fixed. No such simple problem was found, which seriously hit his self-confidence.


    Franz smiled slightly, which was a good thing to him. Perhaps because he has had more contacts with the staff, Frederick has been overconfident recently.


    As a crown prince, it is enough to study the strategic layout. Isn''t it that the brain is flooded by running the army command?


    ...


    Kamen, Russian Command


    Chief of Staff Larson: "Her Commander, the headquarters called and ordered us to immediately remove the two regiments to reinforce Brest."


    Lieutenant General Olivier Thornfield changed his face and looked at the map with a frown on his face: "The light is drawn from us. Ask if we are only drawing troops from us, or if all regions are drawing troops."


    Chief of Staff Larson: "I have already asked this question, including us, and nearby troops have been relocated.


    However, there are not many adjustments, and we should draw the most troops. It may be because we have just won a big victory, and no war will break out in the short term. "


    Olivier hesitated, feeling something was wrong, and he couldn''t tell what went wrong.


    "In this case, just execute the order! By the way, try to find a way to travel with the surrounding troops as much as possible. It is too dangerous to send them alone."


    Prudence is Olivier''s greatest strength. This is a lesson learned in the last Russian-Prussian war. Under this guiding ideology, Olivier is often fighting in dread.


    There has been no major victory or major defeat. It can be said that a general with a very stable output is very reassuring.


    ...


    In the Brest frontline general command, Mao Qi directly occupied the war room.


    A middle-aged officer whispered, "Marshal, the Russians moved."


    Mochi stood up, walked quickly to the sand table, and commanded: "Hans, move the forces of the Russian army and mark me."


    "Yes!"


    After that, the middle-aged officer quickly acted and completed the task very professionally.


    Mao Qi smiled cheerfully: "Okay. Very well, we have already won half of this battle. How much success we can achieve this time depends on how generous the Russians are.


    Tell Demasia that the Russians are hooked, and how much he can eat is his ability.


    Order the seventh and eleventh divisions to strengthen their offensive efforts. From now on, the day and night attack on Brest left the Russians running.


    The thirteenth and twenty-fifth divisions were ordered to be ready for battle, and it was up to them to take Warren. "


    As a military strategist who is good at fighting on the outside, what Mao Qi hates the least is to attack and fight hard. If the Russians stay in place, the two sides fight for strength, and there is no room for him to do everything he can.


    Now that the Russians move, things have changed. The Chinese troops in the field are definitely better than the Russian troops in the fortress bunker.


    Although the general army paid a heavy price in the early battles, as long as it can mobilize the Russian army to break the deadlock on the southwest battlefield, everything is worth it.


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 Chapter 666： Russian counterattack

    The general forces'' intention to open the situation in the southwest has not affected the strategic layout of the Tsarist government, and Marshal Ivanov continued the previous strategy.


    For a war involving millions of people, gains and losses on the local battlefield are not so important.


    As long as the southwest front has not completely collapsed, all are within the tolerance of the Tsarist government, and now they have a more important goal-Smolensk.


    No matter how well prepared the generals are, war is always dead.


    Smolensk has become a meat grinder, with thousands of people falling every day. The brutal casualties are a difficult test for the Russian army and the general army.


    One month into the war, the Russian army''s casualties had exceeded 100,000 in order to compete for Smolensk; the general army, as a garrison, did not take much advantage, and the casualties were as high as 70,000.


    Half of them were killed or disabled and left the battlefield permanently. It can be said that both Russia and Russia suffered heavy losses.


    The cold numbers on the battle report did not shake the will of Marshal Ivanov, but strengthened the previous judgment.


    The war of attrition is the cruelest, but also the most secure. According to the current situation, it will definitely not be Russia.


    Marshal Ivanov was able to accept it, but it did not mean that others could also accept it. The heavy casualties still caused questions within the tsarist government.


    Hermitage, high-level government meeting


    The Minister of the Interior Mikhail took the lead: "Marshal, it has been more than a month since the war began, and we have paid hundreds of thousands of casualties, and the front has hardly moved forward, should you explain it?"


    Ivanov was unmoved: "Sir, to be precise, we have killed 65,863 people and injured 97,684 people since the war began.


    Oh, this is the statistics two days ago, and now this number should increase a lot. The total number of casualties in this month exceeded the 200,000 mark without any problems.


    However, you cannot just see our losses, and the enemy''s losses are not small. Judging from the statistical data, the number of killed in the general army was also close to 60,000. "


    The "Kameyan victory", which is full of water, contributed a quarter of this figure, which directly brought the exchange rate between the two sides.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval: "Honest Marshal, no one denies your record. The problem is that our losses are too great now, and the war has only begun for more than a month!"


    Ivanov sneered: "Where there are undead in war, as long as you can win, any sacrifice is worth it.


    Of course, it is not impossible to end this war as soon as possible, but it will do great damage to our international reputation. "


    It''s all this time, still thinking about fighting for power, Ivanov hates these politicians, and doesn''t give them any face.


    Whether it is really dissatisfied or to show it to the Tsar, this question requires the benevolent to see the wise and the wise.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval asked with excitement: "What is the way, as long as we can fight this war, we can slowly restore our international reputation."


    It is not that Kristanval doesn''t pay attention to international reputation. It is actually that their international reputation is the bottom of Europe. If a jar is broken, no matter how bad it can be.


    Everyone set their sights on Ivanov, looking forward to his answer.


    After a pause, Ivanov pretended to be relaxed and said, "It''s very simple. You can imitate Tatars. Send troops to the enemy''s territory to do damage and minimize their war potential."


    The crowd took a sigh of relief. Where was the destruction?


    Foreign Minister Chris Basham hurriedly opposed: "No, this will give Britain and France an excuse to interfere in this war. I am afraid that even Austria will not support us."


    It is now the nineteenth century, and it is no longer appropriate to play the Holocaust on the European continent.


    Through the eyes of everyone, Ivanov knew that no one supported the plan. It is not that everyone does not want it, mainly because they dare not. Russia cannot afford the consequences of the massacre.


    Ivanov: "If this is the case, then we can only ease it, just destroy it and not kill people."


    When I said this, Ivanov himself did not believe it. It''s totally idealistic to only do destruction and not kill.


    During the actual operation, the enemy will definitely resist. How can it not be killed after a conflict? Red-eyed on the battlefield, the military discipline of the Russian army couldn''t hold it.


    Moreover, Ivanov was preparing to send Cossack cavalry to carry out this plan, and the situation was even more uncontrollable.


    Alexander II shook his head: "It is impossible not to kill people, but to kill them selectively. We must resolve the enemy''s youth and leave the old and weak, and give the international community an explanation.


    Talk about your plans. The enemy is not a fool. It is not so simple to go into the enemy''s realm alone. If it is bitten by the enemy, it will be very troublesome. "


    The reputation of Alexander II didn''t care anymore. Since he was already an enemy, he naturally weakened as much as possible. He wouldn''t mind a massacre if he hadn''t taken into account the reactions of European countries.


    Ivanov: "Your Majesty, this plan is to move together by sea and land. On the land, saxophone cavalry is dressed as a robber and it crosses the border to destroy it.


    The sea attack is the same as the last war, except that this time our mission is special. In order to avoid unnecessary troubles, some troops may need to act as pirates.


    We can issue a private plunder permit to encourage civilian armed forces to participate in the robbery of the enemy''s coastal areas, and it would be even better if it could attract real pirates.


    Taking into account the position of the Vienna government, the hostages plundered by the pirates can be sold to Austrian colonial merchants. "


    Compassionate, in order to win the war, Ivanov has given up his temper.


    After weighing the pros and cons, the room was quiet. There is neither support nor opposition. Obviously everyone is an elite in the bureaucracy, and they are reluctant to take the lead in matters of responsibility.


    Alexander II stared hard at the crowd: "Why is it dumb? Whether it is support or opposition, we must have a clear attitude today."


    After a pause, he added: "If there is an objection, come up with a better plan. The situation on the battlefield is in crisis and there is not so much time for you to waste."


    As a last resort, Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval stood up: "His Majesty, Marshal Ivanov''s proposal is very good, but some details need to be improved.


    It is not easy to penetrate the enemy''s territory, and the entire army will be wiped out if we are not careful. How can we ensure the safety of our troops? "


    agreed. No way, Kristanval is not good at fighting, and it is embarrassing for him to come up with a combat plan.


    Ivanov said with confidence: "This is very simple. On the front battlefield, we have restrained the main force of the general army. The enemies in the rear will not be too strong.


    Moreover, there is also airship reconnaissance, which can grasp the movement of the enemy''s large army and make timely adjustments.


    As long as the troops attacked by land and sea are not too far into the inland areas, they can withdraw before the enemy comes. We just do destruction, we don''t need to occupy the place.


    Cossack cavalry is mainly on land. The only thing that can threaten them is the Polish cavalry, but their number is too small.


    Because of the logistical relationship, we will control the scope of activities and will not stay away from the main force. "


    This is all theoretical. In actual battles, Ivanov is certainly not as simple as that. Not to mention, as long as the General Army operates at night, the airship will not be able to detect it.


    Even if general movements were discovered, high-altitude reconnaissance could not distinguish between the main force and the cannon fodder. If the general forces are willing, civilians can be impersonated by imposing military uniforms.


    These problems, Marshal Ivanov naturally would not say, otherwise there will be a moth. He has no expectations at all about the military level of his colleagues.


    ...


    Ivanov breathed a sigh of relief when the resolution was passed. Once this plan is started, blood will flow into the river and the reputation of the Russian Empire will once again fall to the bottom.


    No matter how beautified, this will be a dark history.


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 Chapter 667： No luck

    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz was holding a year-end meeting, and a sudden telegram interrupted the meeting.


    On November 27, 1879, the Russian army reinforcements in Brest were ambushed by the generals halfway, and a turning point occurred in the southwest battlefield.


    On the surface, the Vienna government during the Russian-Prussian war only needs to have the final result, and the changes in the local battlefield are not enough to make everyone wait so hard.


    The exception is the Southwest battlefield. On the one hand, it is because the Tsarist government mortgaged land west of the Dnieper River to Austria. If these areas fall into the hands of the Popo Federation, the Vienna government will have trouble collecting debts in the future. (Limited to Ukraine)


    On the other hand, it is for export trade. Since the outbreak of the war, the Tsarist government has been buying and buying in Austria.


    Once the Dnieper River is cut off and traffic is restricted, Russia-Austria trade will definitely be greatly affected.


    In order to make money from the war, the Vienna government also made full preparations. Many state-owned enterprises have increased their production lines. If Russia-Austria trade volume decreases, these enterprises will suffer heavy losses.


    As it concerns the immediate interests, the government naturally attaches importance to it. As for the year-end meeting, it is important to say that it is important, and that it is not important to say so.


    The meeting at the end of the year includes a summary of developments in the political, economic, diplomatic, and military fields this year, and government plans for the coming year.


    The departments have already done their homework, and now reporting to Franz, they are also preparing for the budget competition for the coming year.


    Most of these plans are based on national policy. The core was originally Franz-led. He rarely intervened in specific plans. The cabinet government was in charge.


    ...


    Franz: "Chief of staff, tell us about the front line now!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Chief of General Staff Albrecht replied.


    "Yesterday afternoon, the Russian army that set off from the Warren area for reinforcements in Brest, was just ambush by the General Army after crossing the Pripyat River.


    Because these Russian troops were temporarily mixed from various places, the organizational relationship has not been smoothed out, 30,000 Russian troops were defeated by a general division, and the military loss was at least 8,000.


    The remaining troops have become frightened birds and fled. A large amount of weapons and equipment have been abandoned, and the ability to fight again has been lost in a short time.


    Excluding these morale-deficient troops, the total strength of the Russian army in the Warren region has fallen from the original 102,000 to 67,000, which no longer has an advantage over the general military.


    If I were Moki, I would give up Brest and focus on Kovelli. Winning here, whether it is Kiev to the east or Brest to the north.


    However, the general army only had an advantage in the southwest battlefield. The Russians in the north had already entered Riga, and the Wezeme Heights line of defense was in danger; the central battlefield Smolinsk had become a meat grinder.


    Judging from the current situation, the Russians may adopt a combination of land and sea. Relying on the superiority of the Russian navy, it is very likely to have an advantage on the Baltic coast. "


    Franz: "So, Mochi must be under a lot of pressure now?"


    Albrecht answered affirmatively: "Yes!"


    If the general forces are unable to make a substantial breakthrough on the battlefield, and after the Russians take action in the Baltic Sea, their homeland is seriously threatened, and naval factions within the Berlin government will rise, it will be lively.


    Immediate interests are involved. When the people in the coastal areas are in trouble, the naval factions take the opportunity to exert their strength. Even if Mao Qi is noble, he can''t withstand the pressure of all parties.


    Franz sighed secretly, any famous player is always so weak when faced with internal crisis. Mao Qi was anxious to open up the situation in the southwest battlefield, I am afraid it is based on this.


    Starting purely from the military, in fact, letting the Russian army enter the Polish region, and then trying to find a way to encircle it, the chances of winning will be even greater.


    Not only does it have a solid mass foundation to rely on, but it also reduces the pressure on logistics and transportation. Even the front has been shortened and more troops can be invested in the decisive battle of the Russian army.


    The military best policy is a political failure. If the Russians were allowed to come in, the Poles would be separated from Germany.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg reminded: "According to the information we have received, Russian diplomatic work has also made breakthrough progress.


    They seem to have secretly promised the Danes that just a week ago the Danish government submitted a naval exercise plan to the Nordic Federal Parliament in the Danish Strait.


    If the plan is passed, the maritime transport corridor of the Popo Federation will be broken. The Russians'' bids should be high, and the Swedes have already moved, and the chances of passing are high. "


    The maritime blockade would not have killed the Pope Federation, they could also use the German Federal Empire to transport goods through the Elbe.


    However, this will greatly increase the logistical pressure. The most important thing is the station of the Nordic Federation. The diplomatic situation is very unfavorable to the Berlin government.


    If the Federation of Popo is on the battlefield, who can guarantee that the Nordic Federation will not fall into ruin?


    The Danes have always wanted to take back the two principalities, and as long as the Russians can afford to buy the Swedes, everything is possible.


    The confusing situation gave Franz a headache. Originally thought that the combination of William I + Mao Qi was already very good, I did not expect that Alexander II was not easy to mess with.


    In the last Russian-Prussian War, Alexander II had not yet grown up and could only be regarded as a semi-finished emperor. He was slightly inferior in the game. This time it is a different comeback.


    Until the beginning of the war, Franz has not found any signs of an uprising in Russia, which is a remarkable achievement.


    You know, in the modern tsarist government, it was a wonderful work. In every foreign war, there will be uprisings in the country.


    The absence of problems meant that the reforms of Alexander II were successful. A stable Russian empire is absolutely terrible.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said coldly: "For the time being, don''t act lightly in diplomacy, unless the Nordic Federation directly participates in the war or the situation on the battlefield is completely out of control, otherwise we will remain neutral.


    The General Staff closely followed the direction of the war and found that any party might gain an overwhelming advantage and must report to me as soon as possible.


    Judging from the current situation, the Russians'' odds of victory seem to be greater, so let''s stay still and wait for the British and French to transfuse the Popo Federation.


    Once the strengths of the two sides are out of balance, they secretly sell the Markcore machine gun technology to the weaker side and teach them to use trench tactics to delay the war time as much as possible. Mortars can also be sold. "


    To maintain a balanced battlefield, Britain, France, and Austria also have divisions of labor. For example: the balance of power on the battlefield is broken. If the Commonwealth is weak, Britain and France are responsible for transfusion. If the Russians are weak, Austria is responsible for blood transfusion.


    Anyway, whoever is weak and who supports others is what everyone wants. It is the common will of the three established empires not to let the fourth pole rise.


    No, it should be said that the common will of France and Austria, the British still cannot say. In this respect, Niu Niu''s strategy is still quite confused.


    With low-tech weapons, Franz never felt the need to keep secrets. It was not taken out in advance because it was unnecessary.


    In order to achieve strategic goals, throwing a few technologies out is nothing at all. If not for performance reasons, Franz is ready to throw away the tank technology.


    It''s a pity that if this thing is thrown out, it will be difficult to play its due role.


    The steam engine tank with a large brain hole is too large and slow, and it is very inflexible and easily becomes a target for artillery.


    Internal combustion engine-powered tanks have insufficient performance problems, are costly and expensive, and the cost performance is too low to be used.


    Austria can''t afford it, Franz doesn''t think that the two countries can afford it. Moreover, they can''t produce engines.


    Don''t look at the internal combustion engine for some years, in fact this stuff is still high-tech.


    With the exception of Austria, which has gone a long way because of Franz, other countries have not invested much in research and development.


    Science and technology are all piled up. Without capital investment, it is naturally difficult to achieve results.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Albrecht replied


    The episode passed, and Franz asked again: "How is the situation in South America. Have the Chileans released our ship?"


    The London government loaded the ostrich and handed the arrested ship to the Chileans, so Austria naturally sought out the Chilean government''s obsession.


    Bullying and fear of hardship have always been the nature of powers. Compensation from the British and compensation from the Chilean government are two concepts.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg laughed: "Three South American children are still fighting. They should not be separated in the short term.


    Things have gone much better since the British handed over the arrested ship to the Chilean government. The only problem now is that the materials on board the ship are gone, and we are talking about compensation with the Chileans.


    If it were not for the British to intervene suddenly, we would have signed an agreement with the Chilean government now.


    Perhaps the British were too greedy and caused the dissatisfaction of the Chilean government. They all wanted to bring in the strength of us and the French to check and balance the British. "


    This is good news. Although Chile''s saltpeter is not the only one and Austria has also found some saltpeter mines in the colonies, it is still cheapest to import Chilean ore from a cost perspective.


    As for the contradictions between the two countries, it is not worth mentioning in front of interests. Thinking of this, Franz suddenly found that the current Chilean government was not easy.


    Selling well to France and Austria seems to betray the national interests, but in fact it has laid the foundation for winning this war.


    Without getting the two big hooligans ahead of time, even if they defeated Peru and Bolivia, they would not want to eat the benefits to their stomachs.


    There are too many examples of winning on the battlefield, but spitting out loot in diplomacy.


    The Chilean government clearly understood the nature of the powers and took advantage of the incident of ship arrest to take timely remedial measures.


    Franz couldn''t help lamenting that no country can stand out by chance.


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 Chapter 668： War without smoke

    1879 was a turning year for the whole world. Both politics and economy were affected by the Prussian war.


    Affected by the tense situation in Europe, both France and Austria stared hard at the European continent and did not go out to do anything. The British only stepped in South America, and their main energy was also focused on the European continent.


    None of the three big hooligans is doing anything, let alone other countries.


    These days, the political sensitivities of the colonial empires are very high. The situation in the European continent is tense and not focused on the mainland. What if the situation gets out of control?


    The colonial empire didn''t do anything. It is undoubtedly good news for those independent nations that are not ready to fall asleep. They can finally live a few days comfortably.


    The Russian-Prussian War started, and even the conflicts between Britain, France, and Austria were suppressed. For the common good, the three major powers stood together early.


    Of course, this alliance of interests is not reliable. Once major changes occur in the international situation or the power of the three countries is unbalanced, this alliance may collapse at any time.


    If the impact of the Prussian-Russian war on the international situation is more after the war, then the impact on the world economy will be immediate.


    There are many affected industries, affecting almost every field, among which agriculture, manufacturing, finance, and service industries enjoy the largest dividends.


    In the capitalist economic world, a new round of prosperity has begun. The most typical example is the disappearance of the agricultural crisis, the excess production capacity no longer exists, and the booming economy has directly promoted the development of the financial and service industries.


    Although the war has just begun, the biggest dividends brought by the war have not yet fully erupted, but the capitalists are full of confidence.


    A lot of hot money has poured into the market, and the economic environment suddenly improved. Job advertisements can be seen in the streets and alleys. In war-related areas, workers'' wages have all risen slightly.


    According to statistics, Austria ¡¯s new investment in November alone amounted to 160 million Aegis, an increase of 76.44% over the same period last year.


    Most of this capital has flowed into the manufacturing industry, and factories have risen up. Obviously, investors are very optimistic about this opportunity.


    Not only Austria, but the entire European continent. Capital is like crazy, constantly pouring into all walks of life, wanting to take a share in the Pu-Russian war.


    Looking at the statistical data, Franz frowned, "The market is too hot now, and although the consumption of war is large, there are some wallets in the two countries.


    Neither Britain, France, nor us will provide them with unlimited funding. Before long, a new round of overcapacity will erupt, and the European economy may be lamenting after the war. "


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Reinhard Haldergen explained: "Your Majesty, this is an inevitable law of economic development. In the previous wars, many people have made a fortune, they have been blinded by their interests and ignored. Risk exists.


    This is true not only domestically, but throughout the European world. According to estimates by economic experts, in the past two months, new European investment has increased by at least 50% compared to the same period last year.


    Overcapacity after the war will become a common problem for European countries. This is a huge trouble, but also a huge opportunity.


    As long as we seize this opportunity, we can take the opportunity to crush the French manufacturing industry and weaken this biggest competitor. "


    There is no anti-dumping argument these days, and free trade is the mainstream of the times. The French still did not resist the pressure and joined the free trade system six months ago.


    The core of "free trade" is that the government lifts restrictions and impediments to import and export trade, cancels various privileges and preferences for domestic import and export goods, enables goods to be imported and exported freely, and competes freely in domestic and foreign markets.


    On the surface, it is good for everyone. It can have a global market at the same time, clearing the obstacles to the circulation of goods.


    In fact, there is a gap between enterprises and enterprises, and between countries, and this gap is directly reflected in market competitiveness.


    There is no doubt that France, which lacks resources, is at a disadvantage in this round of competition. The import of raw materials directly raises production costs.


    In order to cut costs, capitalists naturally want to lower the wages of workers, and the influx of cheap labor in Italy has created favorable conditions for lowering wages.


    In the last ten years, per capita wages in Europe have increased by 23.8%, while per capita wages in Greater France have increased by only 5.4%.


    In this context, the conflict between French and Italian people is naturally endless, even if the Paris government tried to suppress it, it still had little effect.


    It is regrettable that even if labor wages are reduced, the international competitiveness of most French industrial and commercial products is still not high.


    No way, who makes labor costs cheap these days? Except for labor-intensive industries, the labor cost of most industrial and commercial products is less than one fifth of the total cost, or even less.


    Occupying the bulk of production costs is the industrial raw materials. Without solving the problems at the source, how to improve market competitiveness?


    The market as a whole, while reducing labor costs, has also weakened the market''s purchasing power.


    Although Greater France has a population of 60 million, the market consumption power cannot keep up with the John Cow, which has only over 30 million people.


    The market''s consumption power is not working, and it is fed back to industrial production, forcing companies to produce cheaper goods. This is a vicious economic cycle.


    Taking coal as an example, the French industrial coal cost is 1.3 times that of Austria, and in some inland areas it is even more than 2 times.


    This is just the beginning. High coal prices lead to rising power generation costs, which in turn leads to higher electricity bills. High electricity prices are undoubtedly the biggest obstacle to the promotion of electricity.


    Slowly step by step, electricity has not been promoted, and naturally electric machinery cannot be talked about.


    Affected by this, the upstream electrical machinery equipment manufacturers have limited development and are unable to invest in more advanced equipment, gradually falling behind in international competition.


    Downstream equipment users, because they did not adopt the most advanced productivity in a timely manner, were overtaken or even eliminated by competitors in the market.


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, backwardness will be beaten. The French military strength is strong enough, no one hits them for no reason, but the economy is different. Everyone is a competitor.


    As long as it can defeat competitors, it is naturally worth paying some price. Under the free trade system, large-scale overcapacity appears, and countries will have to fight for industrial strength.


    In this regard, the Vienna government is confident, and Franz is confident. Because Austria''s infrastructure construction was a complete king of its time.


    Not only is transportation developed, it is also the first country to popularize electricity in Europe, and it is also the birthplace of the second industrial revolution. Emerging industries are at the forefront of the world.


    In this respect, the British Olympics are two extremes, one focusing on emerging areas and the other focusing on traditional industries, which have become industry hegemons. This has created favorable conditions for cooperation between the two countries.


    Franz: "That being the case, let the crisis be even more violent! It is best to destroy it together with the manufacturing industry in Europe and the United States, as the clearance before the curtain opens.


    This time, you can work with British capitalists to let private companies take the lead and not directly drag the government into it. Once the Russian-Prussian War ended, they launched together to set off this capital war. "


    War without gunpowder can sometimes be even more brutal. The damage caused is no less weak than a war.


    It is conceivable that it will not be long before unemployment and bankruptcy will once again become a hot topic in society.


    After a moment of contemplation, Reinhard Hardegen, Minister of Economy: "As long as it is a country that has joined the free trade system, it is easy to do.


    The United States of America has some difficulties, they still stubbornly implement protectionist policies, and it is very difficult to pry open their door. "


    learn from mistakes. American capitalists have been scourged by British capital several times, and now frightened, they just shut the door and play for themselves.


    Anyway, because of its own abundant resources, the technology of the European countries directly copying the country, in addition to its own market is a bit smaller, life is pretty good.


    Franz: "The issue is with the Foreign Ministry. The British are a pioneer when it comes to promoting free trade.


    Everyone can join forces to put pressure on the United States, and they will be half their own. If they are stubborn, then it is not necessary to be polite.


    Since they want to play trade protection, simply let them play. The international embargo is a good choice. "


    To be honest, the industrial and commercial products of the United States these years are really not very competitive, and many products are not even comparable to the Russians.


    Without trade protection and open doors to compete, they will definitely die terribly.


    Franz didn''t expect the United States to fully open the market. It was enough to open a door. It was acceptable without smuggling.


    Franz never gave up any opportunity to fight against competitors.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, if we push again, the post-war economic crisis will probably be very tragic.


    If the crisis lasts too long and the situation on the European continent will be broken again, we are not ready. "


    Human calamities are the most terrible, especially those that can only manipulate the beginning and cannot control the ending, and are even more destructive.


    With the advent of the industrial age, the influence of the economy on the political situation has become greater. Because of the worsening economy, the situation has become more and more turbulent, and many have caused the outbreak of war.


    Franz shook his head: "Without that much time to prepare, we can never be fully prepared. When we are ready, the opportunity is missed.


    Moreover, if we do not take action, it does not mean that the British will not take action either. Instead of responding passively, it is better to take the initiative to attack. "


    As you get older, you tend to be conservative, but it does not mean that conservativeness is not good. In fact, for a large country, conservativeness often means long-term national transport, and radical is a disaster for a country.


    It''s just that the opportunity is too rare. Once you miss this opportunity and want to take action, it will cost you nothing.


    To put it bluntly, Franz is not living peacefully. In addition to not daring to take risks in the military, in the economic field, he still does not mind trying.


    It is the best that succeeds; it is also the speculator who fails. The experience of the Vienna government in dealing with the economic crisis is already very rich, and it will not hurt the country.


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 Chapter 669： Cant be idle

    To fight a trade war does not mean letting the industry develop wildly. Numerous cases have proved that uncompetitive companies are the first to fall when the crisis strikes.


    Large but not strong industries, it is difficult to gain a foothold in international competition. Austria has passed the age of blindly pursuing quantity. What is needed now is both quality and quantity.


    In order to calm down the market, before Christmas 1879, the Austrian government issued the "Market Risk Warning", and a total of 39 industries were listed as overcapacity industries.


    At the same time, the investment entry threshold has been raised. In addition to the requirements for registered capital, technical requirements have also been proposed. Capitalists must use the most advanced technology to invest in these industries.


    These thresholds are not really a problem for capital. Except for high-tech fields, as long as other industries have money, any technology can be easily purchased.


    Franz doesn''t expect investors to heed the government''s advice, and people always like to ignore risks in front of interests.


    Forcing everyone to adopt more advanced productivity and increase product competitiveness, mainly to enable these latecomers to support for a longer period of time when the crisis broke out.


    This is very important. Once the global crisis of overcapacity erupts, the company''s overall strength will be determined. Cost and capital will determine who can survive to the end.


    The winner is the king and the remainder is the king. The enterprise that survives is the real winner.


    The same is true for the country. Whoever survives has more enterprises and is stronger, who is the new industrial overlord.


    Perhaps at the beginning of the crisis, the capitals of Britain and Austria will jointly kill their competitors. In the later period, the industrial and commercial industries of the two countries will have to do one.


    It''s just that both are colonial empires, free trade belongs to free trade, and colonial markets are still reserved. With such a spillway in place, no one would ever collapse across the board.


    The hottest market, the most intuitive feeling is that money is easy to make. The dividends of war are enjoyed in almost every industry, with the exception of the immigration industry.


    Yes, immigration in Austria is also an industry. Affected by the large-scale migration strategy, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people migrate to the African continent every year. From transportation to resettlement, a complete industrial chain has been formed.


    Unfortunately, the immigration industry has always been inversely proportional to economic development. Only when there is a problem in economic development can the immigration industry prosper.


    With the influx of hot money, the number of new jobs has skyrocketed, and money can be made locally. Naturally, there are fewer people willing to emigrate overseas.


    Vienna''s Ring Road, there is an ancient building full of Renaissance atmosphere.


    If it weren''t for the sign at the gate, no one could believe that it was the Austrian government department, and yes, the well-known immigration office.


    If this happens to other government departments, it has long been approached by the monitoring department, with the exception of the Immigration Department.


    When you are busy, you can have bright lights day and night here; in your spare time, you can get a day''s work in ten minutes at work, and you will naturally have nothing to do in the rest.


    The general staff was idle, and the Administrator Gold was worried. It''s all idle, what about the big immigration strategy?


    Even if the cabinet government understands his difficulties and does not hold him accountable, his political taint will never be erased if he fails to complete the task.


    In the conference room, Golder put down his report: "Dear everyone, since the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the number of immigrants has decreased sharply, and this year''s immigration plan has not been completed.


    If we do not take action, the immigration work next year may not be optimistic.


    Pushing it year by year, if this continues, the big immigration strategy formulated by the government will die.


    Failure of the immigration strategy will directly affect the economic development of the colonies and the process of localization of Africa. This consequence is not something we can bear.


    From now on, everyone must move. Start your own relationships and make as much publicity as possible for immigrants. "


    Everyone was bitter, and obviously it was a chore. At this moment, everyone is thinking about the economic crisis, and they don''t have to speak by themselves, and a group of people come to the door to pull the relationship.


    A senior official objected: "Director, this is unlikely to work. We have posted immigration propaganda ads all over the country, even in the most closed mountain villages.


    After so many years of publicity, immigrants have long been popular. But the homeland is hard to leave, the people are not willing to leave their homeland, and we cannot force them to emigrate. "


    Not everyone is willing to toss, and many older officials have lost interest in this political task after losing further possibilities.


    This is nothing, as long as the order is issued, everyone will still execute it.


    What troubles Gold is that this phrase is "difficult to work." If it doesn''t work, even sending people out for propaganda is useless.


    After hesitating for a while, Gorde said fiercely: "If you can''t do it locally, you can go to other German countries to promote it. As long as you are a German immigrant, you can count your political achievements.


    Especially the kingdom of Prussia, where the war is going on, can be used as a key propaganda area. Even if you are caught, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will bail you.


    Let''s discuss it, set a goal, and work in groups. The people attending the meeting today will be the heads of the advocacy team, including me. "


    No way, the Austrian Immigration Service is already notorious in the German region, and governments are strictly guarding them.


    For example, the Kingdom of Prussia has long listed them as unpopular objects. As long as they are staff of the Immigration Department, even visas cannot be obtained.


    However, there are countermeasures and policies. The Immigration Department is also a government department. It is normal to fool through a new identity.


    Promoting immigration without breaking the law, even if arrested, the Berlin government does not have the authority to deal with them, usually by notifying the leaders of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Austria is strong enough that the Berlin government can''t do anything in the open, but secretly making them suffer is still indispensable.


    Gordon didn''t want to do this, but there was no way. If he didn''t try his best, how could he let the outside world know that they would work harder?


    Efforts and no efforts, and the final strategic plan was not completed, which are two completely different concepts.


    Take the lead in running personally, no matter what the results are, it is better than watching a group of friends basking in the sun every day.


    Old age, is Golde under 40? As the most important head of the Immigration Department under the Colonial Ministry, he still has a long political life and can go a step further.


    Franz naturally did not know how much pressure the immigration strategy had put on the Immigration Department.


    In fact, not only the immigration department is under pressure, but also many government departments in Austria are under pressure.


    These years, civil servants are not as widespread as future generations, but there are not too many tasks.


    Taking the Immigration Department as an example, the total number of staff is less than 1,500, and the scope of work covers the entire European continent. At its peak, it organized 1.3 million immigrants to travel to overseas colonies.


    Of course, a large part of this is already organized by the colonial company, and the Immigration Department is only statistics to coordinate the relations between the parties.


    What to do if you are understaffed? The answer is naturally overtime. Don''t dream about the eight-hour work day. When you are busy, you can start working early in the morning.


    There is no imbalance. In the environment where overtime is popular in the whole society, there is nothing to complain about. Overtime work in factories is actually more serious.


    According to statistics from the Vienna government, the average daily working hours of urban employees is 9.1 hours, which is calculated on the average of 365 days a year.


    If holidays and rest days are deducted, many people work more than 12 hours a day, and the work intensity is quite large.


    Of course, capitalists will not admit it. Many companies calculate the time to work, and also deduct the necessary breaks, meals, toilet time, and even mechanical breaks.


    The purpose is very clear and less overtime pay. Using a different calculation method, the daily work time is reduced by 1 to 2 hours, and the data is much better.


    The worries of the Immigration Department will not affect the people of Austria. In the joy of increasing income, everyone is still working hard for a dreamy tomorrow.


    There is a saying well: happiness is all contrasted.


    Compared with the two countries, Russia and Russia, which are in the midst of the war, Austria''s citizens naturally feel happiness compared with the large French franchise plunged into resource difficulties, and many small nations that are vulnerable.


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 Chapter 670： The end of the cottage era

    Without becoming the fuse of the World War, Sarajevo is just an ancient city surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery.


    It is insignificant in many cities in Austria. Especially after the failure to compete in the provincial capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it became even more inconspicuous.


    This also has to do with the policies of the Vienna government. In order to avoid excessive concentration of resources and unnecessary waste, administrative centers, economic centers, and industrial centers usually do not gather together.


    Sarajevo is a land transportation hub in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The industrial development is also good, and it is also a historical city. These advantages have become his disadvantages in competing with provincial capitals.


    Although the popularity is low, Sarajevo''s economic development is not dissatisfied at all, especially after Bosnia and Herzegovina became another heavy industry center in Austria, the local economy has skyrocketed.


    With its geographical advantage, Sarajevo can also rank among the top 20 in many Austrian cities.


    In an office building on Urho Boulevard in Sarajevo, the headquarters of Fick Group, a giant in the field of hardware accessories, is here. At the moment, CEO Jarno is giving a job report to his boss.


    "Mr. Schloef, we proposed that the plan for the establishment of a comprehensive food processing plant has not passed the review. The reason given by the government is that the market is saturated and that Sarajevo is not suitable for the development of the food processing industry, and we suggest that we change our investment direction."


    Fick-Shloff frowned, except for the arms during wartime, which was food, especially food that could be eaten by tearing the packaging bag.


    Compared to the tall arms trade, food is still easier to get started. The profit of food may not be comparable to the arms, but the sales volume is large!


    Austria is a neutral country and can export goods to both Russia and Russia. The total troop strength of the two warring parties has already exceeded two million, and the number of people raised has been doubled.


    So many people ca n¡¯t make a fire every day to cook. Many times, in order to hurry, they can only use homemade dry food.


    Everyone can''t stand eating dry food every day. This requires a lot of convenience foods that are "better in taste" and "more nutritious", such as: biscuits, canned food, french fries, wine ...


    Schloff calculated that the two countries consumed more than 2,000 tons of fast food per day, with a total value of more than 280,000 Aegis.


    Calculated by the duration of the war for one year, this is the market of more than 100 million Aegis. This is only the most conservative. Schloff believes that it will take at least two or three years for this war to be able to separate the victory and defeat. This is a market of two or three hundred million.


    The profit from trading during the war is high, and it doesn''t need to be much. As long as he can get 1% of the market share, he needs to get his investment back and make a lot of money.


    After pondering for a while, Shilov said slowly: "Send someone to check who is targeting us. In addition, arrange the time as soon as possible, I will invite Director Danilo to eat."


    Overcapacity, Slovov did not see it. What he saw was that both Russia and Russia waved checks to buy and buy. Where did the excess capacity come from? Obviously supply is in short supply.


    Yanoler explained a little bluntly: "Mr. Schloff, this time no one should be targeting us.


    After the plan was rejected, I sent someone to check. Not only us, but also the projects invested in the food processing field in recent time have not been approved.


    It may be related to the risk warning issued by the Vienna government not long ago. The capital invested in the field of food processing has soared in the recent period, and the original food processing companies are desperately expanding their production capacity.


    It takes a certain amount of time from investment to production. The market has not responded in the short term. We are now late to enter the market. "


    Yanor is opposed to entering the food processing industry. Even if there is no concept of food safety these days, investing in the food processing industry in the center of heavy industry is not a reliable business.


    The size of the company is small, once it is large, raw materials are a headache.


    Being able to survive in this age of weak meat and strong food, and lived a very nourishing life, Sloof is naturally not a fool. He has considered these risks long ago.


    The huge profits always go with the risks. Naturally, there is a business that does not lose money, but this kind of business, the big nobles have long been divided up, and it is impossible for him to do it.


    The crisis of overcapacity, even if it breaks out, will only happen after the war. During the war, both Russia and Russia will desperately sweep the goods.


    This is a reality decision, and they cannot afford not to buy it. If anyone does not buy, the supplies will fall into the hands of the enemy. Without buying enough supplies, what should the frontline army do?


    It would be better to buy more supplies and leave them in the warehouse than to run out of supplies and cause the war to fail.


    The post-war crisis depends on who is running fast. Anyway, he was Jiang Long, and he went away with a grab, but not the main business, and the industry was not good or bad.


    Schloef didn''t care, but couldn''t stand the Austrian government. If it fails to pass the audit, as long as it meets the legal requirements, it is also possible to invest in building a factory, but the government''s support is gone.


    "If we can''t get government support, how much will it cost to invest in a factory?"


    After contemplating for a while, Yanor slowly responded: "According to relevant government regulations, the food processing industry is a key support industry, mainly including: the government provides land for factory construction free of charge, and the tax for the first three years is halved.


    According to our plan, about 158 ??acres of land are needed to build factories and warehouses. At the current land price in Sarajevo, about 126,000 Aegis is required.


    The tax reduction and exemption are relatively broad, and it is difficult to determine specific figures, but the tax rate of the food processing industry is relatively low, which is roughly equivalent to about 3.5% of turnover. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Shilov sighed helplessly: "No more, the plan is cancelled. It is faster to use the funds to expand the capacity of our hardware accessories."


    There is no way, without obtaining free land use rights, the cost of land alone accounts for one-third of the total investment; without tax concessions, profits have fallen sharply, and risks and benefits have become disproportionate.


    This is still industrial land and the price is relatively low. If it is commercial land or residential land, the land price will increase significantly.


    The Vienna government did not vigorously develop real estate, but with the continuous advancement of urbanization, land prices have continued to rise.


    This is beyond the government''s control. Apart from state-owned land, most of Austria is private land. These lands follow the principle of free trade, and prices are simply beyond control.


    The price of land in Sarajevo is relatively modest, and there are sky-high land of one acre in the center of Vienna. Except for the development of high-end residential and commercial real estate, other industries simply cannot afford it.


    This is still the result of multi-polar development. The population of Vienna is not large, otherwise the land price will be even more crazy.


    ...


    Unable to get involved in the most lucrative industries, Schloff can only choose to retreat and expand the original industries. In the face of the crazy market, all industries are now making money.


    After hesitating for a moment, Yanol proposed: "Mr. Schloff, we might as well add some auxiliary services. For example: processing canned boxes.


    Now the canning industry is developing rapidly, and the demand for boxes is growing rapidly. With our technology, we can produce canned boxes without any problems. "


    Most of the canned food these years are iron boxes, and glass canned goods are luxury items.


    This is not to say that glass production technology is not feasible, mainly because glass cans are relatively expensive, and transportation is difficult and prone to damage.


    Costs have gone up, prices have gone up, and market competitiveness has been lost.


    Not to mention the era of war, we must use cheap tin cans! Food safety has never been a problem, anyway, big people don''t eat.


    Processing tin cans is just a small business, but mosquitoes are as small as meat. As a qualified capitalist, Schloff has never considered himself too much money.


    "Very good, Yanor. Your proposal is great, just open your mind.


    Now that the market competition is so fierce, we must expand and expand new business as much as possible to improve corporate profits, in order to survive in future market competition.


    Not only canned boxes, wine bottles, kettles, we can also produce these small objects, you can arrange it! "


    Since Austria joined the free trade system, market shocks have occurred every day, and "crisis awareness" has gradually become popular.


    If it did not come in time for the Russian-Prussian War, a competition in the industrial market that affected the European continent would have erupted.


    Smart people know that war just delays this process, and what should come is still there. This is not something that individuals can stop.


    Either take advantage of this opportunity to soar into the sky, or sink in competition.


    While delaying the outbreak of the crisis, the Russian-Russian war is also exacerbating the crisis. Every day propaganda in Austrian newspapers, capitalists naturally will not be unresponsive.


    Some people choose to diversify their development, expand new businesses, and share risks; others choose to deepen their cultivation and improve their competitiveness in the industry.


    Mr. Schloff himself is an admirer of diversification and wants to use the opportunities of the Prussian War to expand his business into the food processing industry.


    Don''t look at the fierce competition in the food processing industry, but this is Austria''s ace industry. All competitors in Europe are younger brothers in this field.


    Under the free trade system, the dominant Austrian food processing industry is more resistant to risks than other industries.


    However, Slovak was pulled back by reality. There was no way that Sarajevo was an inland city, and the news was relatively closed. Slovov did not respond quickly enough.


    Unable to expand into the food processing industry, he had to choose to deepen hardware accessories as a core to expand related businesses.


    As for the more competitive field of electricity and internal combustion engines in Austria, it is not that Schloef has no idea. It is completely out of reach.


    These areas that rely on technology to eat are not something that ordinary people can casually join in.


    The era of playing cottage has passed, and Austria has long entered the patent era. Without its own core technology, it simply cannot stand on its own.


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 Chapter 671： The importance of information

    The government''s guidance still fails to resist the enthusiasm of capital. The benefits are always easy to lose and the risks are ignored.


    Without government support, then find ways to reduce costs, for example: by placing factories in suburbs or small towns with convenient transportation, land costs are saved by half.


    It ¡¯s okay without tax concessions. Pu-Russia is buying and buying. Now the factories are very profitable, and they are not far behind.


    "Good words are hard to persuade the **** ghost, and great mercy is overwhelming."


    Watching the constant influx of moths into the flames, Franz could only choose to be invisible.


    In addition to greed in the market, there are more serious social problems. The capitalist world economy has once again experienced overcapacity, especially in Britain and Austria.


    The crisis has not erupted and has something to do with the international situation. From 1873 to 1878, the Second Near East War broke out, and the colonial war initiated by the British, French, and Austrian countries divided the African continent.


    The war consumed a lot of wealth and materials, and the prosperity of the market masked the crisis of overcapacity. If the Russian-Prussian War does not erupt, a new economic crisis will erupt at the latest next year.


    After so many years of accumulation, the surplus is not only about production capacity, but also capital.


    The so-called money spent is money, and the money lying in the bank is just a bunch of numbers. Under the background that most industries are saturated and surplus, capital needs new investment channels.


    According to the habit of dying, every time this time, the stock market should rise. A large amount of funds poured into the stock market, creating an unprecedented prosperity, and then the bubble was burst, and the excess capital was evaporated with the bubble.


    Friends of the dead do not die, and the contradictions between Pu-Russia are used. Austria supports the Tsarist government, and Britain and France support the Berlin government. In addition to political needs, it also has the role of capital.


    With the money lent out, the problem of excess capital naturally disappeared. The large number of orders brought by the war has promoted economic development.


    The most important thing is that the industrial crisis, which was mainly the two major industrial countries of Britain and Austria, has spread to the entire European continent through the stimulus of war. No one should want to be alone.


    To drag everyone into the water and start at the national level is not at the expense of others. Rather, this is called cracking down on potential competitors.


    Economic wars are not the same as military wars. The countries with the worst losses may not necessarily be at war with each other. It is more likely that the boss and the second player are playing games. Finally, the third, fourth, and fifth ... are killed.


    Under the free trade system, the global market is still very limited, and it is impossible to satisfy everyone''s appetite. It can only compete according to the law of the jungle.


    The industries of Britain and Austria account for 29.8% and 36.5% of the world''s total industry, respectively, and the total imports and exports of the two countries account for 49.6 and 24.7% of the world''s total exports, respectively.


    Because of the interests, conflicts are unavoidable. Capital is to eat people. In this world of weak meat and strong food, the weak must be the first to fall.


    Now speculators want to make war money, not to say that they are completely unaware of the risks, but that the authorities are confused, and many people think they can run faster than others.


    As long as you find a pick-up before the crisis breaks out, you can make a huge profit.


    Palace of vienna


    Palace Minister Mirabellon: "His Majesty, so far, we have successively sold 76 factories, and the rest have entered into negotiations. It is expected that all of them will be sold in the next two months.


    The holdings of stock bonds are also slowly being sold. In order not to cause market turbulence, only about one-tenth is currently sold.


    Affected by the fierce market, the gains from the reduction of assets this time are even more generous than expected. At present, 130 million Aegis have been harvested, and about 440 million Aegis can be obtained after all the sales.


    However, our actions have attracted the attention of those who are interested. Follow-up actions may encounter some trouble. "


    Franz nodded, and was found to be inevitable. Selling assets when the market is hottest, such an alternative approach can only be a problem if it is not noticed.


    But there is no way. The royal assets have grown like snowballs these years. They will not retreat sooner if they retreat earlier.


    The day before the crisis erupted, Franz could only say that it was a dream.


    Where are so many fools in the world? In addition, as soon as the Pu-Russian war is over, the value of these factories will be greatly discounted.


    Perhaps during the war, the huge profits obtained can make up for the losses caused by the decline in corporate value, but it will not be easy to find buyers at that time.


    In case there is no Panxia, ??then we can only resist it and spend the most brutal years of competition with strong financial strength.


    There seems to be nothing, anyway, these low-tech industries must be rich in financial resources in the end, but they can''t stand the royal family''s stand. Franz didn''t know until he had stored some ammunition in advance.


    After deciding to start a dumping war with the British, Franz decided to completely abandon the food processing industry, textile industry, and primary processing manufacturing.


    Once the crisis breaks out, these low-tech industries will be the hardest hit, and Franz is not ready to die on it.


    Selling 274 factories at one time, covering more than 14 countries, such a big deal can apply for the world Gillis record.


    Factories are gone, let alone invested stocks and bonds, let alone sell early and relax easily. Money still has to be stolen, and its nominal market value is the least reliable.


    After thinking about it, Franz: "Good job, the market is crazy now, we don''t need to bury them with them.


    In addition to these selling assets, starting in May next year, we will gradually reduce our holdings of several listed companies'' long-term investments.


    Including the companies we control, as long as the stock price exceeds the normal market value, we must reduce our shareholding, and then buy back after the outbreak of the stock disaster.


    Especially overseas investments need to be dealt with as soon as possible. For example: the investment of the Panama Canal, take the opportunity to find someone to take over!


    This crisis may go farther than ever, and it will last a long time. The investment in the next two years will be short-term and conservative. "


    Man-made disasters are far more terrifying than the laws of the market. Once an economic war breaks out, it cannot be ended in a day or two.


    Without eliminating a large number of backward production capacity and freeing up enough markets, capital will not stop.


    At this critical moment, the bigger the stall, the greater the final loss.


    Most of the future consortia turned to the financial industry, and few of them died in the manufacturing industry. This is also an important factor.


    Reality once again confirms the importance of confidence. Franz has a self-knowledge. He has never been a business genius.


    If you haven''t mastered the first-hand information, grasped the investment vents, and avoided the crisis in time, the royal industry would have lost out.


    Of course, if there is not so much information, the stalls of the royal industry will not be so large. It is unscientific to invest in whatever you make of money.


    Even a Big Mac consortium cannot take care of all industries. The "Samsung" in later generations is an example. The stalls are too large and they are in trouble. Otherwise, they will be rescued by the power of the country and they will die.


    For better development, it is inevitable to lose some of the burden. This is just the beginning. In the years to come, the royal consortium will give up more business.


    Don''t give up now, mainly because of the huge profits. The traditional field and the emerging field are relative. Today is still a promising high-tech, and it may become a traditional field tomorrow.


    Mirabellon asked in amazement: "Your Majesty, give up the shares of the Panama Canal now, do you wait for the final harvest?"


    Franz shook his head: "It''s not necessary. From the current situation, I''m afraid we can''t wait for the final harvest time.


    Once the economic crisis broke out, the Panama Canal could not proceed. We are not suitable to remind French people unless they take the initiative to close the net in advance.


    We have limited shares, and even if we harvest early, the profits are very limited. Exit now, just avoid the storm behind.


    If you let the shareholders know the canal they are expecting, all of a sudden, it''s gone and they don''t know what will happen. "


    The royal family wants reputation, and not all money can be made. It''s also a good thing to quit early, so you don''t have to spend resources later.


    No one else knows that Franz does know that the Panama Canal will not be navigable in the next thirty years.


    It is not a technical issue, it is mainly politically not allowed. The Vienna government has always opposed it, and has not taken action. That is because the canal has just been dug out.


    The French capitalist''s participation in the Austrian royal family is essentially to reassure investors and release the illusion that the Vienna government will not intervene.


    If it weren''t for the fact that these people were just harvesting in the stock market, Franz would not be involved, even if the profits were even greater.


    The purpose of the platform has been achieved, leaving the show with the appearance fee is no problem. As for the life and death of the Panama Canal Company, it has nothing to do with an investor who left early.


    Anyway, the Panama Canal is listed in Paris, and the pit is also a French investor, and has little to do with Austria.


    If the Canal Company goes bankrupt, Franz won''t make it.


    ...


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 Chapter 672： Panic

    The prosperity of the market has also driven the prosperity of the stock market. In the face of good news, everyone''s confidence has reached its peak.


    It is easier to retreat in the stock market than to sell in the physical industry. Originally, there were selling and buying in the market every day, an increase of several percentage points, which is also a normal fluctuation of the market.


    It is not a time of economic crisis. This small fluctuation is completely within the range of the market. The most typical is that the stock price is continuously rising.


    Frankly speaking, speculation in the stock market is far more profitable than manufacturing. But there are advantages and disadvantages, and high returns are accompanied by high risks.


    You can''t make much money without playing leverage, and the risk of playing leverage is very large. Many times the market fluctuates by accident and takes away a large wave of speculators.


    In contrast, the physical industry is much more robust, at least in the 19th century.


    No matter how the market changes, as long as the enterprise itself has no problems, the loss is within the controllable range. The market is not good enough to reduce production capacity.


    "Bankruptcy" is usually a problem of the enterprise itself. For example, the debt is too high and a large amount of profit is required to repay the loan; or there are management problems, the equipment is not replaced in a timely manner, and the product loses market competitiveness; , Taking up a lot of money ...


    It is rare for companies to be squeezed into bankruptcy without problems. To put it plainly, everyone is doing business to make money.


    The capitalists are not so stupid as they blindly drive down prices and lose money at a loss. Except those who want to monopolize the market. In order to lose money in the monopoly market, it can only be considered as a preliminary investment.


    For most industries, there are no monopolistic conditions. The threshold for entry is too low. After suppressing a wave of competitors, there will be new opponents. It is impossible to monopolize.


    Business is not a battle of spirits. Capitalists usually do not do things that kill an enemy and cause 800 damage.


    The fierce market competition is nothing more than a thinning of profits. If the entire industry is losing money, it means that the industry will be eliminated.


    Under normal circumstances, even in the era of the Great Depression, only a few companies have lost money, and most of them have declined performance and reduced profits.


    If it works normally, without a lot of debt, companies with strong market competitiveness can still survive.


    After all, it is only the late 19th century. There are fewer than 10 countries in the world that have completed industrialization. There are only two and a half powerful industrial nations. The market is still growing wildly, and competition is far less intense than future generations.


    Under the jungle law of weak meat and strong food, the market will return to normal after the elimination of some weak people. No new round of war will break out until the victors have digested the loot.


    It can be said that this is the golden age of the capitalist economy. As long as the opportunities are seized, there are too many opportunities to get rich.


    ...


    The market is very good, factories are standing up, job advertisements are full of streets, and there are few candidates.


    As the largest city on the border between Austria and France, Milan is also the first choice for Italian workers to enter Austria. The advantages of being close to home and high wages attract a large number of Italians every year.


    Under the unique situation of the British textile industry, the Milan Textile Center can rise against the market and become one of the three largest textile centers in the world, and the cheap labor in Italy is also very successful.


    Although there are restrictions on foreign workers in Austria, they are not completely banned. After passing the language test and being accepted by the company, you can enter the country.


    This is very inconvenient. It is very troublesome for companies to recruit people across borders, let alone teach the other party to speak German, which takes too long.


    "There are policies and measures to counter". Many migrant workers were brought in by relatives and friends, and were looking for work after entering Austria.


    Compared with other areas in Austria, due to its particularity, the Kingdom of Milan has less strict management of migrant workers.


    Many people find employment before they learn languages. Anyway, the factory is also semi-closed. As long as you don''t go out and get caught by the police, no one will delve into it.


    Under this background, the underground talent recruitment market was born. Newfoundland Avenue outside Milan is one of the places where the factory recruits cheap labor.


    At this time of ordinary time, Newfoundland Avenue has been bustling, and a large number of people in need of work have formed a long queue to find a job opportunity.


    I don''t know when it started, and suddenly it became cold. Not only Newfoundland Street, but many labor recruitment markets in Austria have become deserted. In some areas, there were even more recruiters than applicants.


    Mirko is one of the recruits, working for the Daniel Group Machinery Plant. Usually he doesn''t know Newfoundland. This is the lowest-end job market in Milan, and most of the candidates are foreign workers.


    Not only is the level of education insufficient, it also takes a lot of time for skills training. After wasting a lot of energy, only basic industrial workers were trained.


    In contrast, Mirko prefers to work in the urban talent recruitment center. Although the salary needs to be paid is higher, the quality of the candidate is also higher. After entering the factory for several years, the excellent can be used as a junior skilled worker.


    To a machine factory, such skilled workers are far more valuable than pure labor.


    As long as the labor demand is large, industries with repetitive work and no need for technology will recruit such labor in large numbers.


    I despise and despise, many companies have recently expanded their production capacity, and the labor gap is very large.


    Participated in several job fairs in the urban area, none of them were able to complete the recruitment task. The equipment was debugged and waiting for the workers to start, Mirko had to lower the recruitment standards.


    Looking at the scene in front of him, Mirko couldn''t believe his eyes. Is this still Milan''s most popular talent recruitment market? Why don''t you see a few people?


    Long engaged in recruitment, Mirko''s network of contacts is still very wide, and soon met his acquaintances.


    "Ferren, what''s going on, haven''t you all been robbed of you?"


    The middle-aged man rolled his eyes and asked, "Do you look like I have a harvest?"


    Mirko nodded: "Indeed, with your textile mill''s treatment, it is really difficult to grab people. However, you can fool outside."


    Falun frowned, dissatisfied: "Milco is enough. Everyone is traveling together. Saving costs for the boss is our essence.


    Every time I recruit, I make clear the treatment. How can I sign a contract in accordance with the law? "


    Mirko smiled slightly and did not continue the topic. If you didn''t understand this middle-aged fat man, you would really think he was a good person.


    Back in the year, Mirko was almost signed with a sale contract. Fortunately, he is a native and graduated from high school. He is considered a high-level intellectual. After understanding his identity, Phelan did not want to cause trouble and give up.


    Although Milan is a subordinate state, with the progress of legal integration, labor protection laws also need to be observed.


    This kind of seriously unfair contract of sale is not a matter of complaint. Once it is up, the company still cannot afford to take it.


    In contrast, flicker migrant workers are much safer. As long as the place where the contract is signed is abroad, it is a transnational case, and the opposite law must also be referred to. The Milan government is not so busy, and at most, the contract is invalidated.


    Without being caught, the relationship between the two is not good. It''s just because of the business relationship that many times you have to deal with it, and gradually get familiar with it.


    Mirko shifted the topic and said, "Ferren, I heard that your boss has opened two new factories. The labor gap is so large. What are you going to do? Are you interested in organizing a group to recruit a wave of inland areas?"


    Funding for recruitment activities has been limited this year. In order to save costs, it is most common for several companies to act together to share costs.


    Falun didn''t even want to, and shook his head directly: "Milco, you think so well. The situation is that there is a shortage of labor in the whole country and even a shortage of people in Europe.


    You rarely come to Newfoundland and do n¡¯t know. The labor force entering Milan from Italy in the past two months has decreased by nearly 70%.


    I asked them. It is said that many factories have recently been opened in Italy, and many people can''t find a job in their hometown.


    This is the case in Italy. Do you have to say it in China? The panic in the newspapers is no joke. I have already mentioned to my boss that the plan for the new branch is postponed.


    In the immigration strategy of previous years, many of the domestic surplus laborers have entered Africa. Want to address the labor gap, unless farmers are encouraged to move into the city. "


    Mirko was speechless, encouraging farmers to enter the city is not so simple. Now the farmers have a good life. It is not easy for them to give up their land and work in cities.


    It is best to promote at the government level, formulate more favorable policies, and accelerate the process of urbanization.


    Regrettably, the Vienna government believes that domestic capacity is excessive and that it is too late for the government to curb the sharp increase in production capacity. How could it introduce a policy to expand the crisis?


    Urbanization is risky, not as quickly as possible. If a crisis breaks out and companies can''t withstand bankruptcy, the pressure of unemployment will all rest on the government''s shoulders.


    In the case of immature conditions, Franz would rather slow down urbanization. Compared with workers, peasants still have to rule.


    As long as there is land, as long as the food produced by the family can fill the stomach, everyone will not rebel. The government can reduce some of the tax revenue, but it can also gain a wave of popular support.


    Workers are different. Once the unemployment wave comes, the crisis comes. Not wanting to fill their stomachs, the revolution broke out in minutes.


    With current productivity, it cannot support high urbanization. It will take at least fifty years for the urbanization economy to come.


    Even the most urbanized Britons still have a third of the agricultural population, let alone Austria, a big agricultural country.


    After a short pause, Mirko slowly said: "Say, Feren. I know you have a plan. As long as it is feasible, your benefits will be indispensable."


    Mirko knew that Feren was the owner of the hare and the hawk. If there were not enough benefits, he would not tell him the plan.


    Taking a look at Mirko, Feren shook his head: "It''s not a matter of benefits, the key is that the two of us can''t do it.


    To go to the countryside to recruit people, it is necessary to deal with nobles. You should be aware of the changes that have taken place in the country in recent years. With their intervention, it is difficult for us to obtain cheap labor. "


    Mirko nodded, which is also one of Austrian characteristics. The nobility gave up serfdom and partial land closures, but the local influence remained strong.


    If it''s just a little bit of trouble, once you find someone on a large scale, you will have to deal with the snake.


    Even now, many traditional aristocrats are not pleasing to the capitalists.


    These people have used intervention to get out of breath or to improve their local reputation.


    For example: as workers'' representatives, talk to them about salaries and sign labor contracts.


    Fooling ordinary workers, they have a way, it is not easy to fool these nobles.


    If something goes wrong, they will still suffer.


    Following all formal procedures, labor costs have increased by at least 15%. One or two people are inconspicuous. Once the number increases, the cost is not small.


    The increase in expenses is just one of the problems. New employees are paid more than old employees, and it is inevitable that they will cause disturbances.


    After thinking about it, Mirko shook his head: "This matter is a game with the nobles. It is too involved. I can''t be the master. I need to report to the company headquarters for a decision. I can''t pass it."


    Mirko knows that this kind of thing is not something he can participate in, and even if many are united, he may not be able to achieve his purpose.


    Although Austria is a capitalist country, the power of political capital is still very limited. To compete with the nobles for the right to speak, the risks are too great.


    Perceived the strangeness of Mirko, Feren hurried to remedy: "No, Mirko. You think too much, I haven''t lived enough, but I''m not ready to find death. I mean everyone pays together and finds a solution from abroad.


    When speaking, Phelan sweated coldly, didn''t he just want to pretend to be a force? It was actually associated with the conflict between capital and aristocracy.


    Whoever touches this thing dies, don''t say that a small foot like Phelan, even if their boss is involved, it will be over.


    It''s too difficult.


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 Chapter 673： Tinkering

    The general trend is not something that a few small feet can shake, and the introduction of cheap foreign labor is not so simple. Except for the support of capitalists, everyone else is opposed.


    Without it, only benefit Seoul.


    The influx of cheap migrant workers will not only impact the domestic pay system, but also affect public order. Everyone''s vital interests are damaged and naturally they must oppose it.


    On this issue, the position of the Vienna government has always been firm. The distinction between primary and secondary is very clear.


    It is impossible to ignore the foundations of the state because of the interests of the capitalists. Except for high-skilled personnel, Austria does not welcome ordinary migrant workers.


    At the national level, the people of the country receive income, and the money remains in the domestic circulation; after the migrant workers get paid, most of the rest, except for their daily needs, is drained away.


    The outflow of wealth is definitely detrimental to the development of the country. Unless there is a real labor shortage, foreign workers must make up for it, otherwise no government will welcome it.


    Austria ¡¯s labor shortage is only affected by the war and temporary short-term labor shortages have occurred. As long as the capitalists stop blindly expanding, this problem does not exist.


    Openly introduced labor is not the same as sneaking in to fight gangsters. The latter is illegal employment and can be deported at any time; the former has signed a contract and belongs to legal labor, and certainly must not be so rude.


    It is necessary to introduce a large number of foreign laborers. Once the post-war economic crisis erupts, the domestic employment and labor compensation system will be fragmented by the shock, which will further exacerbate the crisis under a vicious circle.


    The government did nothing to stop the blind expansion of the capitalists, but was actually affected by the shortage of labor to curb this expansion. This ending is quite comical.


    In the face of interests, all difficulties can be overcome. If the labor force is insufficient, then dig corners. After Christmas, a battle for talents broke out in Austria.


    In order to recruit more workers, many companies have given unimaginable preferential conditions, such as: free lunch, free accommodation ...


    Against this background, the labor dispute case accepted by the labor inspection department in 1880 hit a record low, and social class contradictions tended to ease.


    Rising labor costs have also led to rising corporate operating costs, but this small issue is not worth mentioning before the war.


    In a favorable situation, the "golden age" has been appearing in newspapers, and many people are optimistic that this is another capitalist economy.


    People don''t know the severity of the consequences, but Franz can''t help but be vigilant. Prosperity is brought by war, and once the war is over, it cannot be sustained.


    As people''s incomes increase, prices also slowly climb. Once the war is over, this abnormal prosperity will definitely not last.


    The post-war economic bubble was burst, the crisis of overcapacity broke out, market competition became more brutal, and corporate profits fell sharply.


    With the restraint of capitalists, under the condition of lower profits, it is an inevitable result to reduce labor costs. Layoffs and lower wages are the most common methods.


    Income has decreased, but prices have reached a high level. The lives of the people at the bottom will become more difficult and a crisis will emerge.


    If it weren''t for the colonies to release the floods, Franz would not be able to sleep. Whenever he thinks of a horrific wave of unemployment, he feels trembling.


    After much hesitation, Franz decided to intervene in the market. Government intervention in the market must consider skills, and it is certainly not possible to get directly involved.


    Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Franz instructed the maid, "Notify the heads of the Ministry of Finance, the Banking Regulatory Department and the National Bank that they will come to the meeting tomorrow afternoon."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    After speaking, the jingle bell sounded, and the maid picked up the phone not far away and started dialing.


    I have to admit that the telephone was one of the greatest inventions of the 19th century. Before the meeting is notified, someone must be sent to send a message. It can''t be done in half a day.


    Phone calls now take just a flash. Of course, this is the emperor''s privilege. The special line provided by the telephone company is available 24 hours a day to ensure that the wiring is completed as soon as possible.


    In this era of manual wiring, ordinary people want to make phone calls, but still have to line up obediently. It is not too late to wait for half an hour, and it is normal operation for two or three hours during the peak period.


    Since it is a purely manual operation, some accidents are naturally inevitable. For example, the most common operator mistakes lead to telephone line channeling.


    The current monthly subscription call is not responsible for any delay caused by telephone company personnel''s mistakes in operation.


    No way, it is overlord-style service. These days, phones are high-tech products, and the telephone company has a monopoly on business.


    No matter how bad it is, the telephone is much stronger than the telegram. You can talk directly at home, which is far more convenient than going to the telegraph company.


    For better service, upgrade your VIP. This is Franz''s idea, copying the Great Penguin Empire. If you want to improve the quality of the call, go to gold.


    As long as the gold can be smooth, even a customized 24-hour dedicated line service can be used. Personally ordered high-end luxury packages, except in special cases, or guaranteed to be connected for five minutes.


    As for ordinary users complaining about poor service quality, I can only apologize. In the era of manual wiring, there is no way to talk about service quality.


    You can''t blame the telephone company for treating it differently, it is really a life force. The tall product of the telephone is simply not affordable to ordinary people, and even the middle class cannot afford it.


    Just like the newspaper said: "Judge whether the other party has money, and see if he has a phone call at home."


    The richest people are VIP customers of the telephone company. As long as the phones are installed, they are all middle class.


    The Internet access fee of up to 500 Aegis and the phone fee of a minimum of 30 Aegis each month directly eliminated all ordinary people.


    Don''t be too expensive. In fact, because of the establishment of outlets throughout the country, the telephone company is still losing money.


    If it is not for the purpose of capturing the market, it is estimated that like many European countries, the phone is only for large cities.


    The high cost is actually paying for new technology research and development and promotion. Monopoly management is both a praise for developers and a helpless reality.


    Without the core technology, it is necessary to pay patent fees, the infrastructure investment cost is too high, and the profit prospects are not optimistic. So many unfavorable factors combined are simply not affordable for ordinary enterprises.


    Against the background of continued loss of money and long-term profits, anti-monopoly talk is actually nonsense.


    It is easy to stand up to moral dominance. The problem is to solve the problem? It is easy to break the monopoly, and then what?


    Enterprises do not see profit prospects, they have no incentive to develop and promote new technologies, and the consequences can be more serious than monopolies.


    Each era has its own characteristics, and the most suitable is the best. The so-called monopoly impedes scientific and technological progress. In fact, it is relatively speaking. Before that, monopoly also promoted scientific and technological progress.


    Of course, this is limited to technology. The premise is that based on scientific and technological innovation, relying on more advanced technology to occupy the market and obtain a monopoly position.


    Even in later generations, monopoly groups are still not in the minority, relying on technological advantages. There is no way, peers do not help, and failed in market competition.


    You can''t just for the sake of antitrust, you shouldn''t stop others from making technological progress, and wait for competitors to catch up.


    The issue of side effects is temporarily out of Franz''s consideration. You can''t stop eating because you may be choked to eat.


    These problems are left to future generations to solve. Now I still strive to climb the technology tree and stand out in this most cruel era.


    ...


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl: "Your Majesty, is now in a period of rapid economic development. Sudden contraction of money can easily cause market turmoil."


    Carr should not be worried, the government in the free economy era rarely intervened in the market, and did not know how to intervene in the market.


    Doing something that has never been done before and involving a lot of things will cause doubts in normal people.


    Franz shook his head: "It is not a direct contraction of money. We only need to regulate the approval of loans to ensure the safety of depositors'' funds."


    The same thing, in other words, produces different results.


    Direct and rude government intervention, or forcing banks to shrink their money, will definitely suffer a strong rebound. The situation will be different if you intervene in the name of regulated loan origination.


    The latter itself is one of the functions of the government, protecting the safety of depositors'' funds, and it is a tall use, and no one can oppose it.


    While regulating loan disbursement, there will naturally be some loans with incomplete procedures and false information that cannot be approved.


    Usually these loans are also high-risk loans. Preventing these loans from disbursing not only substantially reduces the amount of money, but also protects the safety of depositors'' funds.


    It is not obvious now, after the crisis erupts, every additional SHIELD cash may be the life-saving straw of the bank.


    Franz didn''t want to see the massive bankruptcy of domestic banks, and then the government was forced to pick up the mess and make the finances in debt.


    Alex, Minister of Banking Supervision: "Your Majesty, we still lack the legal basis for this, and the government has not clearly stipulated the scope of supervision over commercial loans.


    If you step in blindly, without detailed standards, it is easy to abuse your authority and cause bad consequences. "


    Since the suppression of the March Revolution, the Austrian government has opened the way to legal reform. The Communist Party has been busy for thirty years, but it has not been able to fully refine it.


    Many problems are patched only after they are discovered. Franz is accustomed to tinkering. The legal system itself is perfected through constant exploration, and it is simply unrealistic in one step.


    "I will say hello to the Legislative Council on this issue. You are responsible for cooperating, collecting more cases, and coming up with an implementation rule as soon as possible.


    The imperfections will be filled later. It ¡¯s a long-term job to plug some loopholes and less. "


    ...


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 Chapter 674： worry

    Christmas in 1879 was extraordinarily lively. Except for the two countries that were at war with Russia and Russia, Europeans had a fat year.


    As a rule, after the New Year, the Vienna government has arranged annual tasks for various departments.


    The only exception is the Immigration Department. Everyone knows that in the context of a hot domestic economy, it is a fable to complete the immigration strategy.


    Therefore, the mission of the Immigration Department in 1880 is to continue the unfinished mission of the previous year, and there is no punishment.


    In this regard, the Austrian government is still very pragmatic. The tasks of each department are formulated after investigation and combined with the actual situation. They will not act blindly in order to improve their political performance.


    In the new year, Franz felt the deepest "one year old", and at the age of knowing his fate, he would not be able to accept the old.


    Judging from the average life expectancy of this age, this age is completely called high life. In private terms, this age can already be retired.


    The rural area is better, the urban age is basically unemployed, and no factory will employ people of this age.


    Decreased physical strength, inflexible hands and feet, this cannot be changed by personal will. It is okay to engage in mental work. Purely manual workers, except for a few positions, are mostly insulated from them.


    There is no need to worry about the old-age problem. Heavy physical labor + expensive medical system help everyone through the "old age crisis."


    "Franz, when do you see Frederick''s marriage?"


    Queen Helen''s voice brought Franz in thought.


    "Is it too urgent so early?" Franz replied without thinking.


    "What early!" It seemed that Franz was not satisfied with his son''s marriage. Helen was dissatisfied: "Frederick is 24 years old and Victoria is 18 years old. Baden ¡¯s royal family has sent a telegram to Cui, and you cannot Have a little heart! "


    As soon as Franz hesitated, he said casually! He hadn''t seen Helen make such a big fire for so many years of marriage, but he didn''t expect that it was for this.


    Whether it''s a woman''s menopause or a mother is better, Franz has no time to study it.


    "What do you think? I mean, just after Christmas, I was in a hurry to talk about marriage.


    Moreover, the two countries are at war with each other, and blood is flowing in the European continent. At this juncture, it is too unlucky for Frederick to marry. "


    After being an emperor for so many years, Franz today only realized how powerful his ability to make excuses is, as if he was back in the past to coax his girlfriend.


    The woman''s inexplicable fire came fast and went fast.


    After listening to Franz''s excuse, Queen Helen extinguished her anger, still complaining: "This **** war is really annoying."


    Then he pointed to Franz again: "Why do you guys always like to fight and kill, why can''t you sit down and talk?"


    Some guilty Franz rolled his eyes and replied, "Because we want to support you!"


    "This world is so big. The gift of nature can''t meet the needs of all human beings. In order to survive, everyone can only fight for it.


    The Russian-Prussian War is the result of the sublimation of contradictions. No one can make concessions. Concessions mean disaster. "


    This is not nonsense, but has sufficient theoretical basis. According to the analysis of data collected by the Austrian government, sociologists generally believe that 70% of the world''s people are currently hungry, which means that more than one billion people in the world are undernourished.


    Must be inaccurate, there is no need to dispute this issue. Most people are in poverty and it is difficult to make a living, which is a social reality.


    Not to mention areas where industry has not developed, even the European continent, which claims to be a civilized world, has more than 200 million poor people out of a total population of 320 million.


    Of course, compared with other regions, the European people''s life is still much better due to the impact of the colonial dividend. Most people can barely fill their stomachs as long as they work hard.


    The causes of hunger are many, including: exploitation by the ruling class, insufficient regional food production capacity, colonial rule ...


    The problem of hunger for all mankind has not been solved in the 21st century, and it is even more impossible to solve it in this era.


    The only thing that can be done is to sweep the snow in front of the door. While developing the country, go out and plunder, and basically you can fill the stomach.


    If we say that the first Russian-Prussian War, there are elements of contention and morale; the second Russian-Prussian War is completely a struggle for living space.


    The main factor that led to the outbreak of war was interest, and hatred had long since retreated to a secondary position.


    If the Tsarist government wants to restore its status as a great power, break out of the Baltic Sea, and recover lost land, it must defeat the Popo Federation.


    Vice versa, the Popo Federation wants to go further and can only expand eastward.


    It can be said that after the Berlin government decided to abandon the sea and land, the war was doomed. This is determined by geographical location. Without becoming a colonial empire, you can only expand to the east.


    Although the strength of the German federal empire on the west is not bad, but their geographical location is special, going west is equivalent to declaring war against Britain, France, Russia, and Austria.


    To the south is stronger Austria and to the north is the Nordic Federation. Geographically, the Berlin government was also confronted by the Russians on its way north.


    Queen Helen is not interested in politics, and unless it is necessary, she usually does not participate. In her opinion, these issues are far less important than holding grandchildren at an early date.


    "It''s up to you. If Frederick complains, I''ll tell him what you mean."


    After all, he still distressed his son, and Queen Helen did not want Frederick to be wronged. It is okay for ordinary people to get married when blood flows in Europe, but as the Austrian Crown Prince, if marriage is affected at this time, it is inevitable.


    As long as the guests who wanted to participate in the wedding did not come to send blessings, but were busy talking about the Prussian-Russian war, the embarrassing scene, Queen Helen felt isolated.


    Franz smiled, and made his judgment very confidently: "Relax, the Russian-Prussian war will not last long. If it goes well, it will be over by the end of this year, and it will be at the latest by 1882."


    If Russia and Russia separate the victory and defeat, then the war may end at the end; if the victory cannot be separated, the war will be over for two years and it will be over.


    It has not yet entered the 20th century. If it wants to continue like the World War for four or five years, its national strength cannot support it!


    Parents are not in a hurry to hug their grandson, dragging their son''s marriage, Franz is also forced to helplessly. In the royal family, marriage must serve politics.


    In this case, it is natural to maximize the benefits. At such a sacrifice, Frederick''s loss would be great without a huge sum of political resources.


    The end of the Prussian-Russian war and the drastic changes in the situation in Europe is the best time for Austria to penetrate the German Federation. Frederick''s marriage happened to be an opportunity for all parties to make bright contact.


    The things that have already been negotiated can also be used to get to the bright side. The political results finally achieved are indispensable to Frederick.


    Contribution to the German regional unification movement and accumulation of political prestige is very important for Frederick''s future succession to the throne.


    The second-generation emperor was also not easy to handle, especially his father was particularly aggressive. The outside world will compare them, but how easy is it to make achievements?


    Franz is in an era of great change. This is a special period. The achievements that he has achieved cannot be replicated at all.


    ...


    While Franz was worrying for his son, the Russian-Prussian battlefield also changed. After much hard work, the General Army finally prevailed in the Ukrainian battlefield.


    Mao Qi, who is good at perimeter operations, has given full play to the advantages of the general army''s fast speed, using a series of tactics such as siege support, and attacking the west to continuously mobilize the Russian army to concentrate the superior forces and the Russian decisive battle in the movement.


    After a series of operations that can be included in military textbooks, in the months from the end of 1879 to the beginning of 1880, the General Army annihilated more than 200,000 Russian troops, which was called "Warren Victory" by European media.


    The general army was successful tactically, and it was only a slight advantage strategically. The Russians lost most of Warren, but kept the strategic place, Brest, and the Kiev offensive failed.


    A small regret is nothing, anyway, the south side also won, and the other battlefields will be much worse. In particular, the northern coast was attacked by the Russian Navy, and many port cities were destroyed by artillery fire and suffered heavy losses.


    The central battlefield was not much better. Although there was no loss on the battlefield, the Russian army continued to send Cossack cavalry to carry out further destruction, which annoyed the Berlin government.


    I do n¡¯t know if it ¡¯s a talent. The Cossack cavalry''s combat effectiveness is not much stronger than the general cavalry on the front battlefield, but once it turns into a robber, its combat effectiveness is skyrocketing.


    Once, after a robbery by a Cossack cavalry regiment, they accidentally fell into the siege of a general cavalry regiment and two infantry regiments. As a result, they simply defeated the general cavalry regiment and broke out with some loot.


    Although this has something to do with the rush of the general forces and the siege ring without too much time, the combat effectiveness of the Cossack cavalry is still shocking.


    This is not an example. As long as you carefully analyze and study, you will find that the Cossack cavalry can always play at an extra level when protecting its loot.


    If there is success, it will naturally fail. In order to combat the arrogance of the Russians, the general army also repeatedly set up traps and successfully ambush these robbers.


    Interests are moving, no matter how great the risk is, it will not stop Cossack''s dream of getting rich.


    Moreover, the Tsarist government was very generous this time. Not only did all the spoils belong to themselves, but it also provided generous rewards. As long as they participated in the robbery, a bounty of 3 rubles was required.


    Looking at the combined losses between the two countries, Franz reached: "A draw conclusion."


    Russian soldiers suffered even more casualties, and civilians in the Popo Federation suffered more casualties, and no one took advantage.


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 Chapter 675：

    The winter wind blows the face, blowing off the scattered clouds, and mixing with the fragrance of the earth, it is intoxicating.


    In the quiet village, plumes of cooking smoke rise, and the wind blows up and down, as if telling how hard life is.


    As night fell, Joseph Hansong, the militias in charge of the alert, breathed a sigh of relief, and today is finally safe. Without going through the book, Joseph Han didn''t know what to say, but sighed helplessly.


    Since the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the atmosphere in the border area has become tense, especially after the Cossack cavalry looted, and it has even pushed the atmosphere to a climax.


    Budaski Village is located in Lubson, less than one hundred kilometers from the front line, and is naturally a key warning area.


    In order to combat the enemy''s arrogance, the Berlin government formed militia and distributed weapons.


    The border line between the two countries is really too long. Against the background of the main force of the general forces being restrained, even if the rear is waiting, it will not be able to fully defend against the invasion of the enemy.


    The big cities are okay. The army is garrisoned. The Cossack cavalry will not go to hard bones. The small towns and villages scattered around will reach the blood mold and become the favorite of "robbers".


    Joseph Han went to a village after being baptized by a "robber", which is completely **** on earth.


    Burning houses, human heads hanging from the village entrance, wreckage all over the ground, survivors with short arms and short legs ... are all telling the atrocities of the "robbers".


    Under the persecution of reality, Joseph Han, an honest Pakistani, took up his weapon and joined the militia to defend the peace of the village.


    In terms of defense, in fact, they did not have the strength to fight the enemy. The main task of the militia is to send a signal in time after discovering the enemy, cover the people into the castle, defend the castle, and wait for the regular army to come.


    Not every place has a castle, and not every castle has the ability to defend, as long as some large nobles'' castles can withstand the robbers of "robbers".


    In the past century, many wars have been reported in Poland, and many local nobles have fallen. The families of the emerging aristocrats are not rich, and many people have abandoned the castle construction due to the influence of new ideas.


    There is no castle fort in the plains, and it is almost impossible to resist the cavalry of the cavalry.


    For the sake of safety, the local people have already acted for a long time, under the organization of the government, to repair or rebuild the castle to resist the invasion of "robbers".


    In this regard, the European people are very talented, and every war is accompanied by robbery. After thousands of years, everyone has learned a unique life-saving ability.


    This time, nothing more than the enemy''s cruelty, the days still have to pass.


    Under the crisis that may be looted by robbers at any time, night has become everyone''s favorite, and the enemy will not act at this time.


    Tensions were relieved, and the militiamen went home in pairs, with Joseph Han among them. Maybe it was physically and mentally exhausted, and everyone didn''t speak tacitly.


    Back home, his wife had prepared dinner. The food was very simple. The potatoes and vegetables were baked at home.


    A family of five with only six fist-sized baked potatoes is obviously not enough to eat, or even enough for Joseph Han alone.


    No way, how difficult people''s livelihood. In normal times, they only have two meals, morning and afternoon respectively. There is no need to work at night, so there is no dinner.


    Joseph Han joined the militia, training every day, and nutrition had to keep up; his wife and children went to build strongholds, and they needed to increase nutrition, so they added a hearty dinner.


    It was too dark tonight, and there was no trace of moonlight. His frugal wife had to light the candle.


    Perhaps he was too hungry, or maybe he didn''t even want to peel the potato skin, and Joseph Han stuffed it into his mouth.


    "Han, I heard that Fick Town, twenty miles away, was ransacked by the Russians. All the militiamen were killed. You must be careful when you go out!"


    His wife''s uncle''s voice made Joseph Han''s heart tremble. He also heard about the situation in Fick, not only the militiamen were killed, but even the old, weak women and children were also seriously injured.


    The enemy killed all the rebels, and the survivors were either wounded or disabled. It is clear that the Russians are deliberately creating wounds and increasing the burden on the Berlin government.


    Either the government was unable to relocate because of too many wounded people, or to stimulate the people''s will to resist, the village was also resettled with several injured people.


    Joseph Han: "Relax, I will be careful. You also have to be careful. Once you find the enemy coming, hide in the cellar, the Russians will not stay long."


    Obviously, Joseph Han is not confident in the castle being built. Now is the age of hot weapons, but the castle built has stayed in the last century.


    Not everyone does n¡¯t want to build stronger, castles are being built everywhere. Steel bars, cement, and stone are lacking, so they can only build earthen walls.


    The Berlin government has increased imports. However, the cost is high, and it can only be used in strategic areas. The urban defense projects are not enough, and they ca n¡¯t go to ordinary villages.


    It has been proposed to evacuate the villages, concentrate the population in cities and reduce civilian casualties.


    Unfortunately, this can only be thought about.


    As a result of the war, the food production of the Federal Republic of Popo has fallen sharply, and it was a great victory to be able to maintain 80% of its production capacity in 1880.


    If the border areas are abandoned, the food production capacity of the Popo Federation will decline further. The food gap of millions of tons per year is not so easy to make up for.


    "understood."


    The tired body and mind made them not interested in chatting. After eating dinner in the shortest time, his wife hurriedly extinguished the candles.


    ...


    In the sun, the sign of the "Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs" is particularly dazzling.


    A diplomatic carriage was parked at the entrance of the building. A middle-aged man in a suit stepped off the carriage, took a thick stack of documents, and strode into the building.


    The secretary whispered, "His Excellency, Earl Kovacevich, Minister of the Federation of Popo in Vienna, visited."


    Weissenberg lowered the coffee in his hand and asked, "Does he have an appointment in advance?"


    As Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg has a lot of work, and almost every day has a full schedule. Except for special circumstances, general diplomatic activities need to be booked in advance.


    The secretary replied: "No. But Kovacevich''s face is very ugly, and he repeatedly emphasizes that there is an urgent matter and I must see you immediately."


    "There is something urgent," Weisenberg, who was about to decline, was shocked, immediately thinking of the Russian-Prussian war, and slowly said, "Please come in. Remember to tell him that I only have half an hour to spare."


    ...


    After a few words of congratulations, Minister Kovacevich handed the thick document to Weissenberg, and said, "His Excellency, these photos and information were provided by enthusiasts, and the Russian brutality above."


    After receiving the documents and flipping through them, Weissenberg saw the corpses, burning houses, and hanging heads in the photos, all telling the savage crimes.


    The well-informed Weissenberg was also shocked. Without continuing to read, he closed the document and surrendered Kovacevic.


    "My Excellency, your country has always been the main force for maintaining world peace and international order. For God''s sake, we hope that your country can step in and stop the atrocities of the Russians."


    The Russian government was struggling with the next three methods, and the Berlin government was struggling to cope with it. In desperation, it could only resort to the international community.


    No matter how cruel the nature of the world is, it is known in the European continent countries to converge. The Russians have long been outdated.


    Ignoring the touts of Kovacevic, Weissenberg slowly responded: "This issue is very involved, and we must investigate and determine it before we can reply to your country.


    However, you can rest assured that as long as the above is proved to be true, the justice of the world will not allow such atrocities to exist. "


    There is no doubt that this is a delay. The atrocities of the Russians were no secret at all, but Austria sent a military observation mission, and what happened on the front line was clear.


    Knowing and knowing, the Vienna government will not intervene without sufficient interests.


    Similar things are not only done by the Russians, but also by the general army when it comes to killing villages and towns, and the major colonial empires have done even better overseas.


    It''s just that the cover wasn''t opened, and everyone chose to ignore it tacitly. This time the Tsarist government has gone too far, with hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties in the Popo Federation.


    In the war years, small-scale killings were inevitable, and large-scale killings broke the rules.


    The Russian army did not kill, and it was almost the same as the killing. Except for the dead, the rest were all wounded, and most of them were permanently disabled.


    Kovacevich envoy said with a bitter expression: "Sir Minister, these photos are enthusiastic people who risked their lives. I can guarantee that everything is true.


    Thousands of people die every day under the butcher''s knife of the Russians ... "


    Weissenberg waved his hand: "Rest assured, Excellency. It can''t be fake, it can''t be fake.


    As long as it is a member of the civilization camp, such things will not be allowed to happen. I''ll arrange someone to investigate now, you go back and wait for the news! "


    Kovacevic was sent away, and Weissenberg had a headache again. Interference or non-interference is a headache.


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 Chapter 676： Stir water

    For international support, it is natural that the Berlin government will not only look for Austria. At almost the same time, European countries have received an invitation from the Berlin government.


    What everyone thinks, no one knows, anyway, righteous condemnation of "robbers".


    If the Spit Star could kill someone, the Russian Cossack cavalry would probably be dead now.


    Diplomacy is in action, and the civil society is not idle. The Berlin government bought pages from many newspapers, publishing photos of the Russian army''s brutality, and surviving heartbreaking complaints.


    These performances were not in vain. The Berlin government gained the sympathy of the European people. Public opinion accused the Russians one-sidedly, even the pro-Russian media stopped talking.


    Many media accepted the invitation of the Berlin government and sent field reporters to collect first-hand information on the spot.


    Not only that, the Berlin government also arranged the stage show "Rogue Bandit", and the theater company toured around Europe.


    The plot is roughly: In a happy village, a group of Russian robbers suddenly came. They burned and plundered, and did nothing evil. The heroic people rose up and rebelled. In order to cover the children''s evacuation, everyone ...


    There were too few entertainment activities in this era. The Vienna Opera House has been staged for a week and still attracted a large number of audiences.


    Tragedy is always easy to move, and the performance on the stage is more impactful than the words. After each performance, the ladies under the stage cry crying.


    If the fund-raising can be organized, the Berlin government will definitely gain a lot this time. Public opinion was mobilized, calls for intervention became stronger, and pressure from the Austrian government increased.


    Palace of vienna


    Franz threw away a petition letter from the people and asked dejectedly, "Did the Russians not respond? So big a thing happened, didn''t the Tsar government know to come forward and explain it?"


    In just one month, Franz received 286 joint petitions, asking the Austrian government to stop the massacre.


    Dozens of organizations, including the German Folk Culture Exchange Conference, the German Reunification Committee, the German Cultural Exchange Conference, and the Holy Roman Empire''s Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, all hope that the Austrian government can get involved.


    The reason is very simple. The victims are not just Poles, but also many Germans. From the nationalists'' point of view, these are all their own, and the Russians must not be allowed to do evil.


    "His Majesty, the Tsarist government has also taken action, and the Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly spoke to rumors, claiming that the Russian army did not participate in the killings, but was carried out by robbers in the Federation of Popo.


    The Russians acted too late, a wave of public opinion has taken shape, and the Berlin government has sufficient evidence that it is too difficult to reverse. Prime Minister Felix replied


    Slowly step by step, the newsletter has not changed this year, and the news has been transmitted slowly. The main channels for everyone to receive news are newspapers.


    Once preconceived ideas are formed, it is difficult to reverse them. Moreover, the Berlin government did not stigmatize the Russians, they did it.


    "The Tsarist government is a bunch of idiots!" Franz blurted out directly.


    Seeing this, he was sincere. The reality is before us, and washing is definitely not white, but guiding public opinion does not have to be white, as long as the competitors are brought to the same level.


    "Not admitting" is indeed a solution, the problem is out of date!


    If you change to a country with a good reputation, it is estimated that some people can still fool around. With the credibility of the Tsarist government, who would believe it?


    I changed Franz, imitated the Berlin government directly, collected general atrocities, performed art processing, magnified things a hundred times, and paid for newspapers.


    No matter how many people believe, let''s build up the momentum first. Anyway, the European army has a tradition of plunder, which is a well-known secret.


    If you can''t wash your own reputation, you pull the other person into the water. Everyone turned black, and things were resolved.


    "Your Majesty, not only domestic public opinion, but also public opinion in other countries is very detrimental to the Russians, especially France is the worst.


    Just three days ago, 50,000 people in Paris also gathered in the Palace Square for demonstrations, asking the government to intervene in the war.


    This is not the first time. According to the news from the embassy, ??a total of 48 large and small demonstrations took place in France this month, half of which required the Paris government to interfere.


    Five days ago, there was also a demonstration in London, but there were not as many people participating as France.


    Judging from the current situation, if the tsarist government can''t break the situation, it is estimated that it won''t be long before other governments will intervene. "Weissenberg analyzes


    The French people are still so enthusiastic. It is estimated that Napoleon IV now has the heart to cry. Intervening on your own initiative and being forced out by public opinion are two different concepts.


    An emperor can''t control the government''s diplomacy, but he has to be influenced by public opinion. Such a thing can''t stand anyone.


    There is one and two. Once public opinion is found to influence government decisions, I am afraid that similar things will continue in the future.


    The governments of various countries did not jump out to interfere in the first place. I am afraid that some people do not want to let the outside world think that they are controlled by public opinion.


    In a way, the Berlin government''s plan succeeded, but it also failed.


    While gaining the support of various countries, it also offended the high-level governments. There must be interference, it is difficult to say at that step.


    "If possible, I suggest delaying the intervention of countries as much as possible. Recently, the Immigration Department has obtained nearly 50,000 immigrants from the Russians.


    Although most of these people are old, weak, women and children, they are still a great complement to labor-deficient colonies. Colonial Minister Stephen said


    50,000 immigrants are worthless. If they are 50,000 main ethnic immigrants, it will be different.


    Austrian Africa is the lifeblood of the Vienna government, which has always been deliberately controlling the proportion of people. It seems that there are not many 50,000 immigrants. In fact, the proportion of the main population has been increased by two thousand points.


    This is just a purely numerical calculation, and the true impact will be even greater. In order to speed up national integration, immigrants have always been scattered in Austria, and cross-ethnic marriages are endless.


    For the visible benefits, the colonial ministry is naturally unwilling to give up.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz still put away his conscience: "Tell the Tsarist government that international intervention is coming.


    If they do not want to be sanctioned, they will quickly expose the atrocities of the general forces and stir up the water first. "


    When it comes to national interests, Franz can''t help but be irrational. Since the tsarist government does not know what to do, it is better to hand them over.


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 Chapter 677： Law of the Jungle

    Franz''s fears are superfluous, and the Tsarist government has already begun to do so before the Vienna government reminds.


    It''s just that the method is a bit immature, it may be that it is not prepared in advance, and the evidence presented by the Russians is not convincing enough.


    There are no movies, and makeup has not become the four major magical tricks. The special effects are not even shadows. It is still difficult to fake photos.


    No, to be exact, the tsarist government has no concept of fraud at all.


    The Berlin government has launched a public opinion offensive. The frontline general forces have long been ordered to abide by military discipline. It is naturally not easy to grasp the handle of general forces at this time.


    Many of the photo evidence provided by the Tsar government were sponsored by the Austrian government.


    These were taken by the Austrian military when collecting information on the battlefield, and there were very few actual shots on the ground. Most of them were shot on airships.


    Clarity can''t be expected, and it''s good to be able to see people''s shadows. On the one hand, it is flying too high, on the other hand, the camera is not advanced enough.


    If it wasn''t for the newspaper''s intention to provoke controversy in order to sell, it is estimated that even a spray can''t be hit by the tsarist government''s evidence.


    Anyway, it''s better to argue than to have no dispute. By convention, this kind of public opinion is usually digressive.


    In the words of the mentor, "The Russian army is a robber, and the general army is a bandit." In short, it is not a good thing.


    You can sing me on stage. This winter, the performances of the two countries have brought a good show to the European people.


    As the temperature dropped, the Russian-Prussian War gradually eased. After the winter, the non-combatting attrition of the general army increased day by day. In order to reduce the loss, Mao Qi had to stop the offensive.


    Teddy bears are indeed more resistant to freezing, but they also need to accumulate strategic materials for this winter. Unless the victory can be guaranteed this winter, otherwise the Russian army must stop.


    There is no other way. After the spring, the snow and ice are melting, the roads are muddy, and the transportation of materials is very difficult.


    After suffering a shortage of supplies, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government have evolved. Suppressing the enemy with a solemn righteousness, why take a risk?


    Of course, a "winter offensive" is still needed. The Russian army continued to die in Smolinsk. This fortress city is right by the Dnieper River, and water transportation is very convenient.


    Even if it is in other areas, it is already defensive. Is it not good to use winter to strengthen the fortifications, why do we have to go out and fight with the enemy?


    ...


    The Russian-Prussian battlefield has stabilized, and the South American War has undergone tremendous changes. The Peruvian Bolivia Union, which had the upper hand, gradually fell into the lower hand after the British shot.


    Two months ago, 7,000 Chilean soldiers, escorted by six warships, landed near the Iquique fortress, successfully defeated the Peruvian Bolivian coalition, and the strength comparison between the two sides reversed.


    Looking at the information gathered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Franz didn''t know how to confide. The mud can''t help the wall, which is Bolivia.


    Who would have thought that the Bolivian army was still using bows and crossbows?


    If there is no alternative, only these weapons are fine. The problem was that Bolivia had the support of Austria and bought a lot of used equipment before the war broke out.


    Franz admits that the time is a little short, and the Bolivian army is full of Indians. It is really difficult to change clothes without training.


    But no matter how difficult it is, you have to go! The foundation is too poor, if you want to be trained to do it, it is always possible to teach them to shoot.


    From the preparations for the war to the fall of Iquique, there were also half a year. The army is not the navy, and it is possible to train a war-worthy army in a few months if it is held for a while.


    Franz is no longer concerned about Bolivia''s internal issues. Now he is just fortunate to let go in time and has not continued to support this "Adou".


    Not only is the Bolivian army trash, the Chilean army as the victor is also rampant. To deal with such a black people, I have been busy for so long.


    A war that was worse than the past was completely ignored, and it was impossible to learn even lessons. Franz was very skeptical that putting Montenegro in South America could become a hegemon.


    Originally worried that after the rise of Chile, Austria and South America would be in danger, now Franz is relieved. If it does, it is estimated that the Chilean army will not win the local militia.


    The South American War is no longer called the "Pacific War." Contrast that with the brutal Russian-Prussian War, the wars between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru are all games for children.


    The European media has replaced the original "Pacific War" with the "guano war" or "petrified war", and the ridicule is completely undisguised.


    Franz now understands why Europeans are so arrogant. It''s really not that they are arrogant, nor is it their short-term vision, all set off by their opponents.


    The center of the world in the 19th century was in Europe. In this era, the major powers of the world were gathered in the European continent, and no challenger could be found around the world.


    If there was no World War in time and space, this advantage will continue for many years. There is no such thing as history. World war is both coincidence and inevitable.


    Even in the present European continent, Franz can''t guarantee that there will never be a war. To put it plainly, war is a continuation of politics, and politics is motivated by interests.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Minister of Chile issued an invitation to us this morning, hoping that we can come forward to mediate the Pacific War, and Britain and France have also been invited."


    It is not surprising that since the three countries announced their alliance, the conflicts in the world have been mediated by the three countries.


    Even if no one is invited, the three countries will come to serve on their own. It is named for "world peace". The real purpose is naturally ...


    After looking at the map of South America, Franz only said after a long time: "This Chilean government is not bad. If you see it, you can take it, but will Peru and Bolivia agree?"


    The Chileans have occupied Antofagasta, Talapaca, Arica, Tacna and other areas, which are the main producers of saltpeter and guano.


    The desired benefits have been obtained, the war continues, and no greater benefits can be obtained. The Chilean government''s choice to settle down for security is undoubtedly the most wise choice.


    If the war continues, it will not be possible to obtain greater benefits. In the event of the end of the Prussian-Russian war, France and Austria will re-focus their eyes on South America and try to eat the spoils in their stomachs.


    Weissenberg replied: "I''m afraid it will be difficult. Peruvian and Bolivian still have a fight.


    Peru, in particular, has a much larger population than Chile. The losses are still within the scope, and there is still a chance to come back.


    Politically, the situation is even more pronounced. Affected by the defeat of the frontline, Peru and Bolivia both changed their governments, and the atmosphere of the civil war was so strong that they could not retreat.


    Chile invites us to intervene, mainly in order to use our power and that of Britain and France to force the two governments to compromise. "


    "Maintaining world peace" is the banner + political platform of the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria. Since the slogan was called out, even for the sake of face, the Vienna government cannot refuse the Chilean government''s invitation to mediate.


    Not only is this invitation for "mediation", any country in the world invites "mediation", and the three countries will send people to participate.


    Naturally, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, have actively participated in international affairs. Seemingly simple international mediation is actually a division of regional interests.


    As the three most powerful countries in the world today, as long as they participate in it, they can take more or less one. This is the essence of the era of imperialism.


    "Come in, we have little interest in South America. If Peru and Bolivia want to continue the war, let them continue.


    As a responsible large country, we must fully respect the opinions of small countries and not blindly impose our will on them. "


    Franz waved his hand as he spoke, as if he didn''t care about it. However, a wrinkle between the brows revealed his unwillingness.


    The truce at this time was undoubtedly that the British took the big head, Chile was followed by meat, and the two countries beat the soy sauce and split the soup.


    Similar things have not just happened once or twice. Losing more times will always make people dissatisfied.


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, there is nothing wrong with how much power there is. However, the power comparison between Britain, France, and Austria is constantly changing, but the distribution of benefits has not changed with the change in strength.


    Inciting Peru and Bolivia to continue the war was a counterattack by Franz. Now that the British want to take away their best interests, keep investing!


    In the unlikely event that the Mystery Alliance is lucky, and the market is overturned, the situation will be very different. Although the odds are small, Franz doesn''t mind gambling.


    Losing the bet adds a block to the British; winning the bet can also shake the British dominance in South America.


    From an Austrian standpoint, no matter how you look at it, it''s worth it.


    As for Peru and Bolivia, the road is chosen by themselves, and tears will be left.


    Ending the war without forcing them to cede compensation and end the war is in itself the greatest respect.


    Austria is not a pure flicker of empty-mouthed white teeth. Weapons and ammunition assistance are still available. Although it is necessary to pay, during the war, being able to get loans, weapons and ammunition is a support in itself.


    It doesn''t matter who is familiar with the cause of the "guano war" or not.


    For Peru and Bolivia, the enemy has already fought, and the purpose of the war is no longer a battle for bird droppings and saltpeter, but a territorial defense battle.


    Since you are defending your country and defending your country, naturally you have to go on your own. Can you still expect others to fail?


    ...


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 Chapter 678： The Dangerous South American War

    Interests are moving. Austria is unwilling to give in to the British on the issue of South America, and France is also unwilling to see its own interests damaged.


    After Peru and Bolivia decided to continue the war, the Paris government agreed very readily.


    Over time, the French empire continued to grow, and nationalism in the country flourished.


    The rising nationalists are naturally unwilling to submit to the British, coupled with centuries of hatred and conflicts of interests, the French people are very disgusted with the British pro-British government.


    In the Napoleon III era, by virtue of annexing the Italian region, it was also able to suppress contradictions.


    By the time of Napoleon IV, things had changed. Just after his succession, the government raged, and the pro-British group occupying the government''s leading position was besieged by all parties.


    Politicians are the most realistic. Choosing pro-British is just a matter of interest. It is no longer needed, and it has even become a burden and trouble. It is also natural to change political positions.


    Not only to the British, but in recent years the foreign policy of the Paris government has been much tougher than during Napoleon III.


    In this era of weak meat and strong food, diplomatic toughness is naturally based on strong strength.


    I have to admit that the strength of France has grown rapidly in recent decades, accompanied by the rise of nationalism. Especially after the annexation of Italy, the tide of expansionist sentiment within France also became strong.


    When Napoleon III was in office, capital was constrained, and interest groups knew how much they had converged. After Napoleon IV''s succession, the government fell into internal strife and the restrictions on capital slowed.


    The so-called "do not put on the house for three days to expose tile." After a few years of freedom, the capitalists were gradually blinded by their interests and wished that the French army had the highest combat effectiveness in the world.


    With such a powerful strength, it is natural to get matching benefits. Perhaps it was the anti-French war that cast a shadow over them, fearing that it would cause anger and besiege. It is still in the diplomatic tentative stage.


    The three major nations have their own thoughts, and mediation has naturally become "a flower in the mirror, a moon in the water."


    From the "guano war" to the game of Britain, France, and Austria, the war is not just a battle over the territories and interests of the three South American countries.


    ...


    London


    Foreign Minister Edward slowly put down the coffee in his hand and said: "Our two allies are restless again. It seems that the Prussian-Russian war has not been able to give them enough pressure, and they still have the energy to make small moves in South America.


    "This is an inevitable result. The strength of France and Austria has grown rapidly in the past two decades, and ambitions have naturally grown.


    As long as the two countries do not directly confront each other, the situation in Europe will not run out of control. The lesson of the Russian-Prussian war is that even if the ambitions of the French and Austrian policy makers are great, they must think twice. Secretary of the Treasury Garfield laughed


    Obviously, what happened in South America is not enough to impress the London government.


    As competitors, it''s normal to do small moves with each other. If there is no movement for several years, then ask.


    The British do not worry that France and Austria are doing things overseas. The strength of the Royal Navy is enough to suppress all the storms. As long as the European potential is not broken, Britain is not in danger.


    The brutality of the Russian-Prussian War will inevitably affect the strategic decisions of European countries. No one wants to go to a war that is doomed to defeat. It is cheap to look at the lively third party.


    The main contradiction in the European continent today is the general contradiction between Russia and Russia. Although there are many conflicts between Britain, France, Austria and Austria, they have not reached the point where war broke out.


    Without the reshuffle of the war, the balance of power on the European continent will not be broken, and the London government will be able to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.


    After Britain''s world hegemony was an anti-French war, Metternich led the establishment of the Vienna system and the European continent was balanced for thirty years before the British could have the energy to build a world empire.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "Since France and Austria want to play, we will accompany them to the end. Just use this opportunity to keep them awake lest they continue to do stupid things."


    There is no threat to strategic security, which does not mean that the London government will let this happen. The small actions of France and Austria still harmed Britain''s interests.


    The international struggle has always been your coming and going. It is inevitable that you will stab each other. The British have the most experience in this regard.


    Although South American countries have become independent, because of their own strength, they have not completely shaken off the influence of Europe.


    In the context that the world has been divided up, the weak South American nations have also become the object of competition between Britain, France and Austria.


    It is also a good choice not to establish local colonial rule and turn South America into an economic colony.


    In addition to the contention between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, the South American War was also a game in which Britain, France, and Austria entered the tentacles in South America.


    In this regard, both France and Austria have fallen behind. The Austrian colonial empire started too late, and France was affected by the anti-French war and missed the best time for expansion.


    Without the South American War, the British would not support Chile, and I am afraid that Peru and Bolivia would not fall to Fao.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, the news of the British shot, has passed to Franz.


    Franz was not surprised at all when this happened. To his astonishment, the British reacted too fiercely, and meant to push France and Austria out of South America.


    On February 11, 1880, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Ecuador, on the pretext of maintaining world peace, announced the implementation of a material embargo on three belligerents of Chile, Bolivia, and Peru.


    It appears that a "material embargo" was imposed on three belligerents at the same time, but in reality it was only Peru and Bolivia. As for Chile, maritime transport is much more convenient than land transport.


    After being banned by the four nations, the Mystery-Police Alliance left only the Republic of Colombia, the last "lifeline".


    However, this "lifeline" is also in danger and may break at any time.


    In recent times, Colombia has been in frequent contact with the British. If it weren''t for the influence of France and Austria in Colombia, because the reaction of the two countries is feared, it is estimated that the Colombian government has long joined the embargo coalition.


    The reasons for the embargo on the four countries are manifold. In addition to the influence exerted by the British, it is more because of their interests.


    This needs to be traced back to the period of the War of Independence. In order to resist Spanish colonial rule, everyone established alliances and joined forces.


    "Everything is easy, and all are rich." After driving away the Spaniards, the trophies are divided. At this time, everyone feels that they have contributed the most and should take the largest share.


    In the face of interest, former allies have become today''s enemies. These conflicts have created hidden dangers for the subsequent South American melee.


    The "guano war" is just one of them, including the previous Paraguayan war, which is part of it.


    The cause and effect, right and wrong, Franz has no interest in figuring it out. In this age of weak meat and strong food, the winner is not to be blamed.


    Franz asked: "From the current situation, how likely is Colombia to fall to Chile?"


    After a little thought, Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "If neither we nor the French intervene, Colombia''s accession to the embargo will be almost 100%."


    Franz frowned at this answer. Obviously, he underestimated the British influence in South America. It was taken for granted that as long as Fao worked together, South American countries would stand by and watch.


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz said slowly: "Take a look at the attitude of the French. With our own strength, there is no way to compete with the British in South America."


    Although I don''t want to admit it, the reality is so cruel. The British have been operating in South America for many years, and the potential influence is not comparable to Austria.


    Without the presence of the Austrian Central American colonies, even the Colombian and Vienna governments would not be affected. To put it plainly, the main force that determines the international influence in the era of sea power is the navy.


    Although there are many Austrian navies, there are also many colonies in their own countries. It is simply impossible to cast nets all over the world.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Weissenberg replied.


    ...


    The two countries, France and Austria, have great undertakings. Even if they withdraw from South America now, they will not hurt their vitality and can make a comeback at any time.


    Peru and Bolivia are miserable. They are both agricultural nations. Once they have lost the supply of foreign materials, it will be difficult to continue the war.


    A small country is different from a big country and has no chance to return. If you lose a war, you lose everything.


    While the Vienna government responded, the new Peruvian and Bolivian governments, which had just taken over, had already ignored the failed liquidators and rushed to take diplomatic action.


    A diplomatic war that has determined the situation in South America has begun.


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 Chapter 679： pessimistic

    The snowflakes fell, white as jade, as if a messenger sent by God, waving blessings to believers.


    The people of Paris living in the dwelling have stepped out of their homes and joked with the children in the snow to enjoy this wonderful time.


    "Snow" is rare for the people of Paris. In Medici''s memory, the last time it snowed in Paris was many years ago.


    For many years, Medicis can''t remember. For people who are hungry and cold, "snow" is not a good thing, and there is no need to commemorate it.


    This year is an exception. The dividends brought by the Prussian-Russian war were not only enjoyed by Austria, but France also received huge benefits.


    In the context of the great economic prosperity, social contradictions in France tend to ease, and the most obvious thing is that the lives of the people in Paris are better off.


    In this regard, Medicis is the most touching. As the owner of a small newsstand, he has a unique method of judgment.


    Most of the French people are passionate about politics and will order several newspapers whenever economic conditions permit. The sales of newspapers also reflect the French economy to some extent.


    The people of Paris are proud of this. French newspaper sales have always been at the top of the world''s rankings, and Parisians have contributed half of them.


    Ranking global newspaper sales leads to an interesting conclusion: France, Austria, Britain, Paris.


    This is not a joke, but it really happened.


    The political sensitivity of the people in Paris can be said to be the highest in the world. It is right to distinguish the Parisian from the countryman and see if he reviews political news.


    "Medicis, let me fetch the newspaper."


    A familiar voice sounded and pulled out Medicis who was addicted to reading the newspaper.


    When there is a business coming, it is natural to receive. Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Medici smiled slightly: "Rules, is it still the same?"


    In the middle of his speech, Medicis had taken out a stack of newspapers he had prepared and put it on top.


    The middle-aged man frowned, and said angrily: "Of course. Medicis, don''t you know me?"


    Medicis wasn''t upset, and still said with a smile: "Ruhls, be patient. You are so old-tempered, can''t you change?"


    Luls shook his head: "Forget it, I''m a lot of years old, what else should I change!"


    Judging from the average life expectancy in France, Rules who is over 40 years old is indeed an old man. But the average is often the easiest to bias.


    The real short life expectancy is mainly the workers at the bottom. The lives of nobles and rich men are not short at all.


    Medicis shook his head without continuing to persuade. Just a little in the newspaper and said, "Okay, Luers. This is the newspaper you want, get it yourself."


    Seemingly thought of something, Medicis added: "Well, today the international edition of the Paris News is good, and you should be interested."


    A quick glance at the title, it was "the impending dissolution of the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance of Three Nations".


    Ruhls face changed greatly, as a qualified Parisian, he knew the importance of the three-nation alliance. Hastily asked, "What happened?"


    Medicis calmly replied: "Don''t make a fuss, things are not so serious, but there is a little friction in South America, I believe the government can handle it."


    To be concise, but the specific content is resolutely not mentioned. This is the experience that Medicis has accumulated over the years of selling newspapers. If you make things clear, why buy newspapers?


    Rolls rolled his eyes: "Give me a copy and settle it together on the weekend."


    No way, since Napoleon III opened the retirement system again, the avant-garde Rules has become the Zhou Guang clan.


    Except for leaving the necessary family expenses, the rest of the money was spent early. Now it is Saturday, and naturally you have no money in your pocket.


    Regardless of whether this consumption pattern is good or bad, stimulating economic development is real.


    With slightly lower incomes, French citizens can have per capita consumption that is not weaker than Austria, and stimulating the economy is also an important factor.


    Of course, there were no credit cards in this era, and pre-consumption was not popular. Even the most avant-garde Paris is only within its means.


    "As you wish!" After that, looking at the snow outside, Medicis added: "But I think now you still need another cup of coffee, preferably a piece of bread, and settle it with dinner. "


    "This proposal is great. However, Medicis, you are really a curiosity when you start a newsstand. If you do anything else, you will already be rich by your business acumen." Ruels lamented


    The combination of "kiosk + cafe + bakery" is not difficult to get noticeable. Many people think that Medicis is standing by the small shop.


    Obviously, Medicis is smart and knows how capable he is.


    "Newsstand + Cafe + Bakery" looks very creative. In fact, there is no technical content combination, and the core selling point is "cheap".


    Medicis never considers himself a genius, but is more observant than others and has chosen the right place to open a store.


    Otherwise, this business model can be imitated without any difficulty, why isn''t it flooding the streets?


    If he really enters other industries, ordinary people like him may have been swallowed up.


    Medicis replied with a smile: "Thank you for the compliment, but I think it''s good to open a newsstand, nothing else can really do it."


    Ruhls didn''t continue this topic. The relationship between the two has not yet reached that point. Just a joke, if he would persuade Medicis to change his career, he would not be willing.


    Such convenient and cheap places are not many even in Greater Paris. If Medici changes his line, he will have to run more every day.


    He took the newspaper from Medicis, went directly into the backyard, found an empty seat, sat down, and quietly looked at the newspaper.


    The situation in South America is changing, and not a newspaper can figure it out. Of course, the above content is based on limited data analysis and a lot of brain supplementation.


    The original diplomatic wars between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru were immediately elevated to the diplomatic wars between Britain and France and Austria, as if the three countries were about to turn against the British.


    No, Britain and France are inherently vengeful, and do not need to look at each other.


    Newspapers of this era still have a certain discipline. Since they dare to publish them, they have a certain basis. They will not make fun of their credibility.


    After reading the newspaper in one breath, Ruhls took a breath.


    The newspaper listed in detail the conflicts of interest of the three countries in the United States, France, and Austria in South America, and clearly stated that in the "guano war", the British supported Chile, and Fao supported Peru and Bolivia.


    With so much evidence, it is easy to conclude that there is something wrong with the relations between Britain, France and Austria. In this context, the dissolution of the three-nation alliance does not seem to be impossible.


    "Damn Englishman, still so greedy, dare to ignore our interests!"


    Someone took the lead in scolding, which instantly aroused everyone''s approval. Scolding the British was also one of the daily entertainments of the people in Paris.


    "What''s weird, British guys are always so shameless. Being an ally with them is like dancing with the devil ..."


    "Yes, these **** John Bulls should all go to **** ..."


    ...


    Seeing the enthusiasm of everyone talking, Rules also joined in and commented: "Peru is too ruined, it is just a loss of our face, even the Chileans can''t be beaten."


    A young man responded: "Not only Peruvian waste, but Bolivia, supported by Austria, is also a pig teammate. They actually let soldiers carry bows and arrows to the battlefield. Ah, God! Do they think this is medieval?


    It is unimaginable. Could the Vienna government be a bunch of idiots? Even rifles were reluctant to equip them. It''s too bad to have such a group of idiots to be allies. "


    "To make matters worse, it is said that after the war the Chileans seized two regiments of army equipment in the hands of the Bolivian army. It has been more than a month since the officers were not delivered to the soldiers ..."


    ...


    The news is flying all over the sky, and the topic is inevitable. In this age of no entertainment, groups of three to five bragging together have become a unique landscape.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV threw away the newspaper in his hand. When did the Anglo-French-Austrian Triad collapse? Why is he not aware of this party, isn''t this a joke?


    The alliance did not reach the point of collapse, but the situation in South America still gave Napoleon IV a headache. The British have too many advantages, even if France and Austria are on the same front, they can barely compete with them.


    It is almost impossible to replace the British and gain hegemony in South America.


    Unless this South American war, Peru and Bolivia can counterattack Chile and destroy the British flag over South America.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Dumbledore: "His Majesty, the Austrians have a very clear position, and they hope that we can work together to allow Colombia to remain neutral and to preserve the last lifeline of the Mystery Alliance."


    There is no need to say that if the Mystery Alliance wants to win the war, we must help them keep this lifeline.


    Without hesitation, Napoleon IV nodded immediately: "This is not a problem. Stabilizing Colombia is one of our tasks. However, this alone may not be enough.


    The Chileans have the upper hand on the South American battlefield, and Peru and Bolivia are idiots. I should not have any confidence in them at all. "


    Not to blame Napoleon IV''s pessimism, it is too many jokes on the battlefield. Many times, the Mystery Alliance Road has the advantage, the possibility of winning the war is very high, and it ends in failure.


    In addition to the military waste of the two countries, the IQ of the government bureaucrats is also anxious. Neighboring neighbors were drawn over by the enemy, and he knew nothing in advance.


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 Chapter 680： Unlucky egg

    In the game between Britain, France, and Austria, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia are vying for the lead, and fierce political struggles have erupted within the Colombian government.


    The presidential election of 1880 became the focus of competition. Aware of the trouble, President Julian Trujillo Largacha, decisively chose to withdraw from the election.


    Julian''s withdrawal did not settle the dispute, but intensified.


    After a series of struggles, pro-British leader Rafael Nunez was elected President of Colombia, and the situation began to develop in favor of Chile. (Note: two-year term)


    After the news reached Europe, Vienna and Paris shook. The game between Britain, France, Austria and Austria is not just a dispute over the interests of South America, but also a face-off between everyone.


    Even if you lose to the British in other places, after all, France and Austria are latecomers, and their influence cannot be compared with John Niu.


    Colombia is not the same. The powers of France and Austria have penetrated the past. Although they came later than the British, the two countries combined are not weaker than the British.


    It is not surprising that the election failed. Because of the interests, France and Austria each support agents in Colombia.


    Even if France and Austria choose to cooperate, contradictions between these agents still exist, and sincere cooperation is impossible.


    Dispersal of power cannot be concentrated, and it is normal to lose in elections. It can be understood by senior government officials, but it does not mean that everyone can understand it.


    To the outside world, France and Austria lost again to the British in the South American competition. This perception will inevitably affect the choices of governments in other countries and regions.


    If this concept is not broken, France and Austria will be disadvantaged in the future international competition.


    ...


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, there is nothing that cannot be solved by force. If that is the case, the force is not strong enough.


    The two countries, France and Austria, are not easy to mess with. Since Colombia ¡¯s pro-British government came to power, the British should make concessions elsewhere, such as the South American War.


    On April 1, 1880, Fao sent two cruisers each to perform "April Fool''s Day military exercise" in the Pacific Ocean, and visited Barranquilla by the way.


    This day happened to be President Rafael Nunez''s first day in office, and before he could celebrate the victory, he ushered in a great deal.


    Rafael Nunez raged the telegram angrily, snarling: "Damn it, they''re deliberately provocative, and they want to live with me!"


    "Hold down the order, order the surrounding troops to be more alert, to prevent the enemy from landing ..."


    After waiting for President Rafael Nunez to finish, Foreign Minister Francisco interrupted: "His Excellency, Fabio is just a diplomatic visit.


    Although impolite, it is also normal diplomatic behavior. Taking the action to provoke contradictions is not something we can afford. "


    There is nothing wrong, it is indeed normal diplomatic activities. Although he did not give notice in advance, he came on a warship, but the weak country had no diplomacy, and the problem of courtesy passed.


    Naturally, Rafael Nunez also knew this. Otherwise, instead of ordering an army alert, the navy will be ordered to expel these uninvited guests.


    Forcibly suppressed the anger, Rafael Nunez complained dissatisfied: "Is it difficult to notify in advance a normal diplomatic visit? Forcibly breaking into a port for a diplomatic visit is really a miracle in the history of diplomacy!"


    After a moment of contemplation, Foreign Minister Francisco persuaded: "There are so many miracles like this, Your Excellency the President, you should get used to.


    Now that we are the ruling party, we need to be accountable to this country. When we encounter problems, we ca n¡¯t be so radical, otherwise problems will easily occur. "


    As a qualified politician, Raphael Nunez naturally knew that "it should be counseled." As for "face", you can''t find it anyway, so let it go first.


    "You convinced me. Send someone to stare at them and take action as soon as there are signs of landing."


    The Fao-Joint Fleet is here to visit. Naturally, it will not take the Landing Army to operate together. Landing is impossible. Considering Rafael Nunez''s self-esteem, Francesco would naturally not take it apart.


    "This is all a small problem. The key now is **** these bad guys. The purpose of the actions of France and Austria is very clear, that is, they want us to ensure smooth trade with Peru.


    But before that, in order to win the support of the British, we made a promise to them: as soon as we win the election, we will close the trade channel with Peru. "


    This issue was considered by Rafael Nunez before the election, but it only underestimated the determination of France and Austria.


    After hesitating for a moment, Rafael Nunez reluctantly made a decision: "Contact the British, this is because of them, and you can''t just ignore it now!"


    Francesco was reticent, and although he knew it was "drinking thirst", there was no way.


    By not bringing in British power and offsetting political pressure from France and Austria, they alone cannot withstand the shock.


    ...


    The South American issue involves the relations between Britain, France and Austria.


    After receiving a call from the Colombian government, Prime Minister Benjamin convened a cabinet meeting for the first time.


    Benjamin: "It''s all here, let''s get started! Sir Edward, let me introduce the general situation first."


    "Okay, Prime Minister."


    Foreign Minister Edward: "In order to end the South American war as soon as possible, with the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have drawn Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Ecuador to block the Peru-Bolivian alliance supported by France and Austria.


    Only Colombia, the foreign trade channel, is left. In order to cut off this trade line, our pro-British group who supported Colombia won the election not long ago.


    Everything is improving, and France and Austria, unwilling to fail, suddenly turned the table over.


    Three days ago, a combined fleet of France and Austria broke into the Barranquilla port of the Republic of Colombia in an attempt to use the threat of force to force the Colombian government to yield. "


    Seemingly bland, Edward was already full of anger.


    Everyone used their diplomatic means to compete. It was when they showed their talents. As a result, the enemy suddenly stopped playing at the final moment of harvesting the fruits of victory.


    This was embarrassing, and the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were mostly scrapped. The achievements in hand, all of a sudden flew, and anyone who is changed will be angry.


    Seeming to be aware of this, Prime Minister Benjamin appeased: "The efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are obvious to all, and the ability to persecute France and Austria in bad rules is a great victory in itself."


    After that, they took the lead and applauded, and everyone followed suit. Although this was only a situation, Edward''s mood was relieved a lot.


    Although I have not been able to do my utmost to achieve the greatest achievements, but it is not a small gain to get everyone''s recognition.


    "Thank you, this is our job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"


    ...


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "Things are clear and we need to make a decision now. The Colombian government has asked us for help and hopes that we will send a fleet to share their political pressure."


    There was no problem in sending the fleet. After all, it was replaced by the pro-British government. It is naturally impossible for the London government to give up this way. The question is how to handle relations with France and Austria?


    When it comes to international relations, everyone set their sights on Edward.


    "Fao is our main competitor. It is impossible to maintain a good relationship for a long time. In recent years, conflicts between us and Faao have been increasing, and the collapse of the alliance is sooner or later.


    However, this is the future. Now we still need alliances, so contradictions must be controlled within a certain range.


    It is understandable that Faol took radical action. Most South American countries have turned to us. If they do not fight back, there will be no chance.


    The one-time expulsion of France and Austria from South America is impossible. The interests involved are too great, and they will certainly not stop.


    Now that the two countries of France and Austria are moving closer together, I recommend that you accept as soon as possible, so as not to over-stimulate and cause unavoidable consequences. "


    ...


    At the invitation of the Colombian government, on April 6, 1880, the Royal Navy, which blocked Peru, sent a fleet to visit Mikay.


    The Colombian government is dumbfounded, the script is wrong! The British did show their support with actual action, the problem is: this is not what the Colombian government wants.


    The visit locations chosen by Britain, France, Austria and Austria are very clever. They are separated in the East and West Pacific.


    There is no doubt that all three countries remain rational and deliberately control contradictions. Deliberately avoided head-on conflicts and put pressure on the Colombian government.


    This sadly broke Raphael Nunez. No matter how slow the reaction was, he also knew that the British had calculated it.


    If you think about it, it is not difficult to find the problem. In recent years, the small country regime without the support of international forces is very unstable.


    On the bright side, there are two ways before Raphael Nunez. They either offend the British to compromise with Fao and ensure the smooth flow of trade with Peru; .


    In fact, Rafael Nunez had no choice. Fao has his own spokesperson in Colombia, and even if he wants to support him, it won''t be his turn.


    It is not easy to follow the British. It offends France and Austria fiercely, and it is necessary to bear the revenge of the two countries.


    The great powers are all face-saving. Why could Faunay not be British?


    As for whether the British boss can be trusted, Rafael Nunez has experienced it himself.


    ...


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 Chapter 681： Panama Independent Organization

    On April 9, 1880, the Colombian government cut off trade with Peru under the pretext of a border conflict with Peru.


    After the news reached Vienna, the Austrian government was in an uproar, clamoring for a little color to the Colombian government.


    Slightly politically minded people know what Colombia''s choice means.


    Before that, the Austrian government could promise to the two countries that they would guarantee the smooth flow of their foreign trade during the war.


    The coastline was blocked by the British, which was too aggressive for the Royal Navy. The Austrian Navy couldn''t help it, and concessions were impossible.


    Now that the land trade line has also been lost, do we still need the vigilance of the Vienna government?


    There are also French people who have this trouble, and the Paris government has made similar promises to Peru and Bolivia.


    I''m being beaten by the Colombian government now. If we don''t retaliate, how could everyone be embarrassed to be mixed internationally.


    I have to say that the Colombian government made a wrong decision at the wrong time. If they did not finally announce the severance of the trade line, I am afraid they have not drawn such hatred.


    Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Ecuador, which made similar decisions earlier, have also caused Fao''s dissatisfaction.


    It was just that Fao''s influence in these countries was weak and they jumped out together. It was troublesome to get back in revenge. This account was temporarily deposited.


    This is not the pot of President Rafael Nunez. It has been the responsibility of the previous government to follow the four nations to the end.


    Everyone knows that choosing between Britain, France, Austria and Austria is not only a matter of offending people. Seeing that his term is about to end, naturally, the intelligent President Julian will not jump.


    Relying on a relationship between Britain, France, and Austria, President Julian still won a lot of benefits for Colombia, but these benefits were not so easy to take.


    It doesn''t matter, anyway, President Julian retired with all his achievements, and the trouble is all for the next term.


    After Raphael Nunez came to power, this rope-walking game could not be continued. The patience of the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, reached the limit, and the Colombian government must make a choice.


    The tragedy is that no matter what choice Rafael Nunez makes, the end result will be the worst choice.


    ...


    The Palace of Vienna, receiving this "good news", Franz, convened the government meeting as soon as possible.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "It is not surprising that the Colombian government fell to the British. Pro-Australian and pro-French are also contradictory. They were only affected by the cooperation between us and the French.


    But such cooperation is only nominal. We can influence their decisions, but we cannot make decisions for them.


    In the face of their interests, they will not budge. For example: Presidential election.


    In a way, we also helped the British. Had it not been forcibly cooperating with the pro-Austrian and pro-French parties, a lot of energy would have been expended in the internal struggle, and Rafael Nunez would not have won so easily.


    Since the pro-British faction came to power and made decisions in favour of the British, it is not surprising.


    The only thing worth noting is that the Colombian government found an excuse for ''border conflict''. This excuse is very interesting. If it continues, the Colombian government can also make territorial claims to Peru.


    According to preliminary analysis, in order to win over the Colombian government, the British should have promised in their territory.


    The lack of a territorial claim directly to Peru is presumed to be the reaction of the Colombian government against us and the French. "


    Matching pro-Austrian and pro-French alliances is a political need, and it is not important for Austria to win the election of the Colombian government.


    Supporting Peru and Bolivia to continue the war is only to add to the British''s block. Franz is not confident enough that they can come back with Austria''s support.


    In this war, Peru and Bolivia are significantly better than Chile, and they are already home.


    Pig teammates are the hardest to bring. Just thinking about the Bolivian army holding a bow and arrow on the battlefield, Franz couldn''t believe anything about them.


    In this respect, the Colombian government''s decision was nothing more than speeding up the end of the war and not changing the outcome of the war in a real sense.


    Prime Minister Felix: "The idea of ??the Colombian government is no longer important. Now that they have made the wrong decision, they must pay for it.


    It''s just that we have a tacit understanding with the British. It is obviously not worth it to bravely break out of this tacit understanding for the sake of a Colombia. "


    This is the crux of the problem. Since the alliance between Britain, France, Austria and Austria, in the overseas struggles, everyone has been tacitly supporting the agents, and there is no precedent for personal participation.


    "This problem is not difficult to solve. I believe the Central American colonial government can handle it. They have long wanted to annex Panama, but they have never had a suitable opportunity.


    Now the French and we are in an awkward position. Even for our own sake, the Paris government can only support our actions. Colonial Minister Stephen calmly replied


    The colonial ministry has long wanted to take action. In recent years, Austria has not expanded externally. With the continuous advancement of Africa''s localization, the scope of the colonial ministry has become smaller and smaller.


    The scope of jurisdiction is shrinking, and the colonial ministry''s right to speak is weakening. If this situation is not changed, I am afraid that no colonial minister can be seen in future cabinet meetings.


    Localization of Africa is Austria''s national policy, and of course Stephen will not deliberately change. The officials who resisted the localization of the colonies were not without, but they were sent home to farm.


    In this context, if the colonial ministry wants to expand its right to speak, it can only continue to expand externally, and it is not surprising to focus on Panama.


    Not everyone has a strategic vision, and Austria also has many short-sighted people.


    Many people in the Austrian Central American colonies are deliberately occupying the Panama area, kicking the French out, developing the Panama Canal themselves, and mastering a golden waterway like the Suez Canal.


    Interest is the best motivation. For the sake of Aegis, capturing Panama has become the goal of many local colonial companies.


    Almost every year, many people are lobbying the Austrian Colonial Ministry to occupy Panama. In order to seize the opportunity, someone even drew up a detailed map of Panama.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg objected: "If it is only for the Colombian government to meet with political pressure, perhaps the Paris government will support us.


    If you want to occupy Panama, there is no such good thing. The French will definitely take the opportunity to offer a piece of cake. Do we agree or not? "


    There is nothing wrong, this is the essence of international diplomacy. Gambling is also for the benefit, as long as the interest is appropriate, any qi can disappear immediately.


    The French can''t go for nothing and watch Austria gain. Similarly, it is not possible for Austria to share the Panama area with the French. Do n¡¯t look down on it, but its potential strategic position is very important.


    The problem is that it is very hateful to attack an independent country and seize people''s territory.


    Without the French sharing the pressure and bearing the diplomatic pressure alone, the Vienna government must think twice.


    After a little thought, Franz said, "It''s not the best time, we have to take into account the international response. To start working on the Panama region, it is best to motivate the independence of the locals first.


    Austria is indeed very powerful, but it does not have the strength of the next generation of the United States, which has to dominate the world, and has to consider the reactions of countries around the world.


    Rather than sending troops directly to capture the Panama region and motivating the locals to become independent, the new government after independence has joined the colonial system, and the problem is much smaller.


    This kind of thing has done too many people. As long as you pay attention to eating, add a little frame, the legal basis of the law is in place.


    Colonial Minister Stephen explained: "His Majesty, the Colombian government has stationed a heavy soldier in the Panama area, and it was suppressed by the strength of the locals before it even started."


    Compared with the poor population of more than 100,000 in Panama, the troops of a division are indeed heavily populated.


    Franz asked in amazement: "How many troops does Colombia have in a division?"


    Colombia is typically a sparsely populated country. In addition to Indians and blacks, the country has only two or three million people.


    A small Panamanian stationed a division''s strength, and anyone who heard it for the first time would be surprised.


    Stephen replied directly: "The regular army has a little more than 30,000, and the militia reserve is about 50,000. No one knows the limit mobilization.


    Because of the relationship between the Austrian and Central American colonies, the Panama area is a key defense area for Colombia. They have placed one-third of the domestic troops here.


    The situation in Colombia is also not very stable. As long as they eat their troops deployed in Panama, internal conflicts in Colombia will intensify. "


    It can be seen that the colonial ministry is well prepared and is familiar with the situation in Colombia. It has long been clear about their military strength.


    After entering the era of hot weapons, "Extreme Mobilization" has become a patent of industrialized countries, and even if agricultural countries can organize it, they will not be able to change weapons and equipment.


    If it is an ordinary country, facing the invasion of foreign enemies is likely to cause all parties to shelve disputes and unanimously, but Colombia is an exception.


    This problem can be traced back to the period of the American Civil War. Austria once organized an immigration. The Germans are actually the second largest ethnic group in Colombia, and the first is the Indians.


    Most of the Germans who immigrated to Colombia were ordinary people. Although they were backed by Austria, they were still at the bottom of society as latecomers. The upper class had long been occupied by Hispanics.


    Fearing to be subverted by Austria from the inside, successive Colombian governments are deliberately or unintentionally suppressing Germans, and even pro-Austrians have been alert to Austria.


    There is no targeted discrimination answer on the surface. It is just a small action in secret. Even if it is discovered, it is only a personal act. The Austrian government naturally cannot interfere.


    Not only Colombia, but immigration to any country can cause these problems. It''s not gold, how can it be liked by everyone?


    In addition to this, racial conflicts have also been a problem that has plagued South American countries for a long time. The blood of the Indians has not yet dried. If the government is strong, it can still be suppressed by force. Once there is a decline, contradictions will erupt.


    Franz never doubted whether Colombia''s domestic conflict would erupt. Even if there are no contradictions, contradictions can be created, not to mention that Colombia itself is full of contradictions?


    After a moment of hesitation, Franz nodded: "Since Colombia is well prepared, then we need not be polite and find an excuse to eat this unit.


    However, for international reputation, we cannot directly occupy Panama. Immediately after the fight, the site was handed over to the Panamanian Independent Organization and evacuated from the area as soon as possible. "


    The "Panama Independent Organization" did not exist before, at least the senior Vienna government has not heard of it, but it must be there now.


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 Chapter 682： The biggest misunderstanding of this century

    On April 19, 1880, the Austrian Central American Colonial Army besieged the "savage bandits" in the territory and pursued all the way to Panama.


    Because of the heavy fog, there was a misunderstanding with the Colombian garrison and an armed conflict broke out, causing thousands of casualties.


    Local people can testify that there was indeed a heavy fog in the Panama area on April 19. Before the army entered the Panamanian region, the colonial government also sent people to pass through the local government, and decided to send troops together to eliminate these insidious "robbers."


    Someone inside the Colombian government colluded with the "robbers" and leaked the news. The "robbers" cut off the local telegram and killed the commander midway.


    The garrison did not receive the news in a timely manner, the two sides failed to communicate effectively, and the sight of joining the foggy weather was affected. It was good to unite the bandits, but the mistaken misunderstanding of the other party as the enemy resulted in an unexpected exchange of fire.


    This is the "truth" promulgated by the Austrian Central American colonial government. Whether the Colombian government can accept it or not, their troops stationed in Panama are dead.


    After the "4.19 Incident" broke out, the Austrian Central American colonial government immediately declared responsibility for the incident. Apologize to those who died as a result of the accident and express their willingness to pay casualty benefits.


    Such a positive and responsible attitude would be nothing to say if the Austrian army did not stay on the ground.


    Of course, there are also reasons for the Austrian army to stay in the local area. Although the "Big Band" main force has been siege, there are still many remnants floating around.


    For the safety of the Panamanian people, the Austrian army must annihilate these exiles, or wait for the Colombian government forces to come over before it can withdraw from the local area.


    ...


    The news of the "4.19" accidental crossfire came to Colombia, and the people in Bogota, the capital, boiled, and took to the streets for demonstrations, asking the government to send troops to recover Panama.


    I have to say that President Rafael Nunez was really lucky, and he had encountered so much trouble just after he took office.


    The people asked for troops, and President Rafael Nunez also wanted to send troops. The Panamanian region was recovered early, and aftermath was also carried out. Unfortunately, no army can handle this task.


    The "misunderstanding" thing can be the first time, but also the second time. Whether or not "misunderstandings" will continue is entirely based on the discipline of Austria.


    The Colombian military is very attentive, anyway, the Austrians have said that they have misunderstood, and it is definitely impossible to occupy Panama for a long time. You can take it back sooner or later. Why take a risk?


    Anyone with a good eye knows that this is Austria''s revenge against the Colombian government''s blockade of Peru, and the Panamanian garrison happened to be cannon fodder.


    Whoever causes trouble should bear it. As for revenge on Austria and justice for innocent garrison soldiers, this cannot be done by Colombia.


    As a small country, the first thing to consider is to survive. As long as the territory is not lost, core sovereignty can be taken back. Some grievances are nothing!


    After the problem, Raphael Nunez could not care about it for the time being. He is now being questioned by members of Congress.


    An opposition lawmaker sarcastically said, "Mr. President, the fall of Panama due to the government''s wrong foreign policy, do you have anything to say?"


    Without stress, there is no motivation. If Austria wants to seize Panama and it is under external pressure, the Colombian parties may be able to unite.


    Unfortunately, this did not happen, and the Austrian Central American colonial government has characterized the incident as "misunderstanding."


    Since it is just a misunderstanding, there is no reason for the Austrian army to occupy it for a long time. The Austrian Minister has sent a diplomatic note, asking them to send troops to receive defense as soon as possible.


    Sovereignty can be preserved. The only problem is that this message has come to nothing. Without reaching a point of life or death, it is normal to take advantage of the opportunity to hit competitors.


    The biggest advantage of politicians is that they are thick-skinned, and Rafael Nunez is casual: "The Panama region has not been occupied, only a misunderstanding has occurred.


    The Austrian government has declared responsibility for the incident. We are negotiating with them for compensation, and the Austrian army will withdraw from the local area soon.


    The main reason for this misunderstanding was that some people in the government colluded with bandits and had nothing to do with the government''s foreign policy.


    Colombia is an independent country and we have the right to free diplomacy without the influence of a third party. "


    Now that Austria says this is a "misunderstanding," let this "misunderstanding" go on!


    This kind of thing can only be ¡°misunderstanding¡± before it has the ability to retaliate.


    Deep down, Raphael Nunez just hoped that things would come to an end soon, and no more moths would come out later.


    A member of the Diet questioned: "A misunderstanding is over. Are our people dead for nothing?"


    Rafael Nunez waved his hand: "Certainly we can''t die in vain. We will follow up and find out the culprit that led to this conflict and accept legal sanctions.


    The deceased has passed, and what we can do now is to let the deceased rest in peace and comfort the family.


    The government will guarantee that the victims of this incident will receive pensions, please give us a little time ... "


    Having said that, Rafael Nunez bowed to everyone and seemed to apologize.


    Those who entered the parliament are all old churros in politics. It is ok to take the opportunity to make it difficult for Rafael Nunez, and it is true to want to get him off the horse.


    However, everyone was not ready to go to war with Austria. Therefore, some things can only be pretended to be confused.


    While appeasing the country, Rafael Nunez did not forget to ask the British boss for help.


    With such a big thing, John Bull wouldn''t be able to justify it if he didn''t turn around. In any case, the Colombian government is also in trouble for them.


    Downing Street, inside the Prime Minister''s residence. As Prime Minister Benjamin smoked smoke, he looked at the Colombian government''s call for help.


    Opposite was a middle-aged man in a Chinese suit, stirring with coffee in one hand and spoon in the other, and staring forward as if out of the sky, it was the British Foreign Minister Edward.


    After half a cup of tea, Prime Minister Benjamin dropped the telegram, extinguished the cigarette **** on the ashtray, and spit out the last light cigarette.


    "Sir Edward, what do you think the Austrians are doing, it''s impossible to really just vent their breath on Colombia?"


    Like Britain, Austria is a country with interests at the core, and every move is based on national interests.


    Although the Colombian government''s approach has greatly damaged the face of the Vienna government, retaliation is inevitable, but this has not yet reached the point where it is necessary to send troops to fight.


    Don''t look at the smooth military operations in Panama. The Austrian government released the "truth" to the public in a timely manner to let everyone know that they are only temporarily staying and will soon leave.


    Otherwise, the Colombian government has called on locals to rise up against aggression, and the situation is not so optimistic.


    The countries of South America can exist independently. It is not that the European powers cannot occupy them. The main reason is that the cost of governance is too high, and the benefits are not proportional to the pay.


    Edward put down the coffee in his hand and slowly responded, "Of course not. According to the information gathered, it is initially judged that Austria is thinking of Panama.


    Only the Vienna government, taking into account its own reputation, felt that the direct invasion of an independent country was too bad and costly, so it deliberately created this "misunderstanding".


    By killing the Panamanian garrison, the independent organizations they support will be able to succeed. It is estimated that after the withdrawal of Austrian troops, it will not be long for Panama to become independent. "


    With such a big movement, it is impossible to keep it completely secret. Austria''s approach may have deceived ordinary people, but it could not conceal the British who are also hooligans.


    John Niu has done similar things for a long time, and he has very rich practical experience. Just from the clues on the surface, they can push seven or eight.


    Prime Minister Benjamin nodded: "It looks like we are going to mourn for the Colombians. Until now they don''t know what kind of enemy they have encountered, at least this telegram did not show it."


    "Allies" is a false proposition for Britain.


    On the bright side, the British Olympics are allies who have signed a covenant, and Colombia has not yet qualified to ally with Britain.


    In fact, the British Olympics, as allies, are the biggest competitors. The weak Colombian government is the younger brother of the British, and their closeness is completely reversed.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward shook his head: "Sometimes ignorance is also a blessing. If the truth is known, Raphael Nunez''s life will be lost.


    Of course, he may also be confused and pretend to be confused. It is easier to deal with the Panamanian rebels than with the Austrians.


    This time the Austrians have committed a foul. With the style of Emperor Franz, who loves feathers, the same "misunderstanding" cannot occur twice.


    As long as the Colombian government can suppress the rebels in Panama, this time will pass.


    For the Republic of Colombia, there is still a chance to win without removing this cover; if you turn your face now, you will immediately lose the Panama region. "


    Benjamin smiled slightly, lit a cigarette again, took a deep breath, and exhaled a light smoke.


    "You''re right, sometimes it really needs to be confused. Since the Colombian government doesn''t mention it, we don''t know.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should act as soon as possible and send the Austrians away early, so that the Colombian government can feel our sincerity. "


    Part of it needs to serve the whole. The land blockade against Peru and Bolivia has been established, and Chile''s victory in the war has almost become a foregone conclusion.


    Britain has the absolute upper hand in South American competition, and the influence of France and Austria has been squeezed into a place where it is no longer necessary to continue persecution.


    The Panama incident became Austria''s final counterattack. The hard cap removed the persecution of Faul, and Britain could not obtain more benefits.


    After a little thought, Edward smiled: "Of course, we never treat friends. But before that, we need to give the Austrians some trouble.


    Such a large "misunderstanding" must be made known to more people. Presumably the media will be happy to get more news and increase newspaper sales. "


    Without direct confrontation, that is because Britain has limited power in the Panama region. Even if it wants to interfere with Austria''s next action, it is also insufficient and insufficient.


    Being unable to interfere directly does not mean that they will not take action. Offensive public opinion, which also damaged Austria''s reputation, was also an offensive method.


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 Chapter 683： Meat in the pot

    The "misunderstanding" that occurred in the Panama area is really too big. An accidental armed conflict can kill a division. No one can believe such a thing.


    The explanation is a cover-up and it has no effect. Soon after the incident, the Austrian Central American colonial government declared responsibility for the incident, which was actually the result of Franz''s intervention.


    Taking the initiative to take responsibility, you can also avoid the most important issues and restore the international reputation as much as possible to minimize the adverse effects.


    Accountability naturally does not exist. There is nothing wrong with the practice of the Austrian Central American colonial government. This is the style of the colonial empire these days.


    Similar things have not happened. It''s just that the impact is not so great. Colombia is not only an independent country, but more importantly, it is a white country.


    The European people have always been very sensitive to this kind of thing, especially in many small countries.


    In many people''s eyes, today they don''t stand up to speak for Colombia. Maybe something similar will fall on them tomorrow, and no one will take the lead.


    Just like the British-Israeli War in the original time and space, Austria was also sprayed with dog blood, and foreign embassies were surrounded by demonstrators.


    Of course, it is useful to take the initiative to make the international image of the Vienna government look less bad.


    Spray it, who has not been sprayed by the powers this year! Anyway, everyone is talking about it, it is impossible to really take action.


    Compared with the calmness of the Vienna government, Franz''s response is much stronger. If Austria is also lonely overseas, Franz can also ignore international reputation, which is obviously impossible.


    Poor strategic position determines that Austria must have a good international image in order to gain more choices in diplomacy.


    ...


    "How is the preparation of the Panamanian government and when can we withdraw?" Franz asked with concern.


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "His Majesty, the Panamanian government has been formed and can declare independence at any time.


    The problem now is that they lack self-protected armed forces. Once we withdraw, it will be difficult for them to block the counterattack of the Colombian government. "


    It is not so easy to want independence in Panama. Originally, the Americans sent troops to interfere in space and time. The Colombian government had no choice but to give up.


    This is not without cost, the Americans at all costs, that is, the Panama Canal is vital to him.


    Austria is not the same. The main purpose of seizing the Panama area is to disrupt the Panama Canal.


    The value is different, and the price that can be paid is also different. For the Panama area, South America''s rabbits are sorrowful, and boycotting Austria together is not worth the trouble.


    In this context, while instigating Panama''s independence movement, Austria must reduce its presence as much as possible.


    In other words, that''s what it means: When you are a bitch, you also want to set up a torii.


    Franz asked in amazement, "Isn''t there a planter? Isn''t their strength able to withstand the Colombian invasion?"


    Before the Panama region declared independence, Franz first defined the Colombian government''s military action to suppress the rebellion as "invasion", and the political significance is self-evident.


    Stephen frowned, explaining: "Your Majesty, the situation in South America is very special. Most of the immigrants came from the immigrants during the Civil War, and they lacked the backbone of the aristocracy.


    The Austrian Central American region has been operated by us for a long time. The shortcomings in this regard have gradually been filled, and the military strength is acceptable.


    The Panama area is different. There are no large planters, large colonial companies, and they were not under our control before. There is no way to organize military training locally ... "


    Franz understood. During the Civil War, many immigrants ran away in order to avoid the war, which meant that the local people''s desire to fight was not strong.


    "Lack of noble nucleus", in other words, lack of officers.


    The absence of "big planters, big colonial companies" means that there are no strong local armed forces.


    The absence of "organized military training" means that the soldiers currently recruited are farmers who have just put down their hoe, or workers who have just left the workshop, and need a lot of time for training.


    Adding all these reasons means that the region of Panama, which is about to become independent, has very weak military strength and is unable to compete with the Colombian government forces in a short period of time.


    The actual situation may be even worse. The so-called brutal rule of the Colombian government and the exploitation and oppression of the local people are political needs in themselves, and the authenticity is still to be verified.


    The Panamanian independent organization is organized by Austria, and it is still unknown whether it can get the support of the local people.


    The information provided by the Austrian Central American colonial government is also mixed with personal emotions. They are not so bold enough to completely fake, and art processing is still indispensable.


    This kind of thing belongs to the instinct of the bureaucracy, and there is no way to stop it. Don''t say that this era of constant communication, even in the age of the Internet, is constantly banned.


    "In the current international situation, we are not suitable for directly occupying the Panama region. Withdrawal is a matter of time, and the sooner this time, the better.


    In response to this reality, what plans does the Colonial Ministry have? "


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "We are organizing immigration. With the efforts of the colonial government, we have now persuaded more than a dozen colonial teams to emigrate to the Panama region.


    These civilian armed forces will be the main force against the Colombian government forces in the early stage, helping the Panamanian government through the most difficult years. "


    Franz nodded, this is not necessarily the best choice, but it is the best choice for Austria right now.


    It is better to have a "immigrant" cloth than to go directly to mercenaries.


    In any case, as long as these "armed immigrants" get the residence registration in Panama, it is a contradiction between the people in Panama and the Colombian government.


    Of course, everything has its advantages and disadvantages, and the folk colonial team also needs to return. By relying on their lives now, the interests of the Panama region will be divided into a large portion of them.


    Similar things have happened many times in the Austrian colonization process, and the colonial ministry already has rich experience.


    It was by virtue of large and small civilian armed groups that Austria was able to build a large colonial empire in just over two decades.


    In this regard, Franz is still very generous. Letting ambitionists go overseas to grab land is better than staying at home to grab land. The colonial nobles of all sizes are outstanding.


    The actual situation is better than Franz expected. Although there were many nobles in the fiefdom, there were no kings and hegemonies, and no one was independent.


    This is enough. You should know that in the expectation, he is ready to allow the princes to grow up and allow them to establish a state of thought.


    Facts have proved that he has thought too much. The pedigree theory is popular in Europe. There is no saying that "the princes will have relatives." Even if you want to be a king or emperor, you must first see whether the people support it.


    The expansion of the nobles was not as powerful as he imagined. After getting the land closed, one by one opened the road of farming, and did not open the territory and expand the country to become king.


    Of course, no money and no one is the most important factor restricting ambitions.


    Expansion of the territory was expensive, and the colony needed a large amount of capital in the early stage of operation. No matter how thick the family was, it would not be able to withstand the war. The money in the pocket was exhausted.


    Not to mention no one, no matter how big the nobles can mobilize, the number of immigrants is limited. At most, there are only ten or two hundred thousand. With such a small population, the farmland is not honest, and it is completely tired to dominate the king and hegemony.


    The fool may exist, but the noble who can lay a foundation is definitely not a fool. Insufficient strength, what do you say to the central government?


    "The Panama issue will be carried out according to your plan. Except for the fact that active soldiers cannot appear on the battlefield and the bottom line is to be observed, other colonial ministries will arrange according to actual conditions.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs negotiates with the Colombian government as soon as possible to reach an early compensation agreement, and then transfers the captives to the local Panamanian government. The remaining issues will let them and the independent organization slowly make trouble! "


    The bottom line must be observed, this is the game rule. Not only does it take into account international influences, it is more important to protect its own interests.


    The current international political game rules were established by the British, French and Austrian countries. The purpose of the establishment is to protect the interests of the three countries and blindly overturn the chessboard. Austria ¡¯s losses will only be greater.


    In addition, the maintenance costs of the colonies alone will increase significantly, and some remote colonies will even change hands.


    The choice to deal with it as soon as possible is actually to calm down the public opinion storm. The current public opinion is very bad for the Vienna government, and it will only be worse if it continues.


    The "compensation" payment was made only to allow the Colombian government to acknowledge that it was a "misunderstanding." The parties all said that it was a misunderstanding, and the others were crooked, that is, they were framed.


    Franz is also very experienced in guiding public opinion. In this era of constant communication, newspapers are in charge of public opinion. It is too easy to reverse black and white.


    To a certain extent, the British offended the public opinion offensive at this time, but it was actually a **** ¡¯s assist, as long as the problem was directed to the London government.


    "The British government planted Austria and framed Austria, deliberately exaggerating and distorting the truth," Franz himself was about to believe, let alone ordinary people?


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, if the British do not intervene, it is not difficult to convince the Colombian government.


    However, judging from the current situation, the London government wants to take the opportunity to make a fuss and crack down on our international reputation.


    I am afraid that the Colombian government will propose a sky-high compensation, which deliberately embarrasses us. "


    This kind of worry is not superfluous. People are always easy to get lost in front of interests. As long as the British people flicker, it is almost inevitable that the Colombian government proposes "astronomical compensation".


    If you agree, Austria will become the head of injustice. If you don''t agree, the public opinion will not pass. It is not in line with the strategy of calming down disputes as soon as possible and quietly swallowing the Panama region.


    After a little thought, Franz sneered: "If the total amount is not reached, we will take the initiative to offer a sky-high price. For example, the pension for each soldier killed will be increased to 1,000 Aegis, but the Colombian government will provide a death certificate. .


    As for the loss of property, we don''t have to worry too much about it, we can make appropriate concessions. Whether or not this money will be given, and who will be given in the end, is still unclear. "


    "Death certificate" This is a joke. The Panama area is in the hands of the Austrian army. It is not easy to destroy the body.


    The Colombian government can''t produce evidence, and the number of people who need to pay pensions is the Vienna government.


    The total number goes down, the higher the standard of payment, the actual situation is the same.


    Since the incident was characterized as a "misunderstanding", if there were too many people killed, it would not be convincing.


    In contrast, compensation for property damage is easy to negotiate. This money can be paid to the Colombian government, as well as to the local Panamanian government, or the Panamanian government after independence.


    The Panama region wants independence, and the Colombian government will certainly not agree. War is inevitable.


    After the war, the local area will be abolished, and it will inevitably require a lot of funds for reconstruction. This money is expected to be out of reach of the Panamanian government, and it will eventually be contributed by the Austrian government.


    Anyway, this money is going to be paid, and Franz doesn''t mind taking out the reputation in advance. After the future annexation of Panama, these investments will be recovered.


    Of course, the Colombian government also needs to appease it. Some money must be paid in the early stage, otherwise people will not cooperate.


    ...


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 Chapter 684： Belt crooked

    Compared to Austria, which wants to calm down public opinion, the Colombian government can''t afford to delay. The Panama area is still in the hands of the Austrian Army. If it is not recovered as soon as possible, it may not be collected.


    Although the Austrian government made a promise, it was only a promise, and whether it could be fulfilled in the end was left to others.


    The bottom line of the powers these years is very low, and breach of contract is commonplace. If the Vienna government does not confess its accounts, the Colombian government will not have the strength to allow them to continue to fulfill their commitments.


    Similar things are not without precedent. If it does, apart from a few verbal protests, the Colombian government can do too little.


    After receiving a diplomatic note from the Austrian Minister, President Rafael Nunez did not care about that much and went directly to the battle in person.


    Now is not the time to avoid suspicion, and if he can''t take it back to the Panama area, his president will do it, no matter how to shirk responsibility.


    Both sides want to calm down the dispute as soon as possible and end this not so wonderful "misunderstanding", naturally they must actively participate in the negotiations.


    Even the British''s cheering on the side has no effect. The difference in strength between the two sides is too wide, and the Colombian government has no hard-core capital.


    President Rafael Nunez wants to get more benefits at the negotiating table, but he is more worried that the time will be long and the Vienna government may change.


    After all, the international reputation thing is valuable. If it has been corrupted and cannot be recovered in the short term, it is equivalent to being useless for a while.


    Since it doesn''t work, you can break the jar. There are many similar precedents. If you look through the history books, you will find that the British have the most experience, and they are not good yet.


    The Vienna government is anxious to calm down the storm of public opinion, mainly because it wants to make things small and things small, so that this stain can be washed away as soon as possible so as not to affect the subsequent diplomacy.


    If the delay is long, after the public opinion is fermented, it will not be washed out, and it will not make sense to continue negotiations with the Colombian government.


    Perhaps it was more valuable to the British to corrupt Austria''s international reputation than a small Panamanian region; but from the standpoint of the Colombian government, the result was exactly the opposite.


    A powerful neighbor appeared next to it. The Colombian government still hopes that this is a good neighbor with a discipline and a bottom line.


    If the Vienna government puts down the bottom line, they are really dangerous. It''s not just a matter of the Panama region, it''s possible that the entire Republic of Colombia might lose it.


    In the face of cruel reality, Rafael Nunez dare not bet. No matter how the British are fanning the flames, no matter how many promises are promised, the threat of gun racks around their necks is not effective.


    To avoid further misunderstandings, President Rafael Nunez came to the negotiating table with full sincerity.


    Everyone has sincerity, the demands made are not excessive, and the negotiations proceeded smoothly. Within a month, the two countries reached a preliminary agreement.


    On May 24, 1880, the Austrian Ambassador to Bogota Lorella and the Colombian President Rafael Nunez signed the "Aftermath of the Panama Accident Crossfire".


    The two countries unanimously determined that the exchange of fire was entirely an accident, mainly due to the deliberate provocation of the foggy weather and the treacherous bandits; and the second was that the two parties were unable to communicate and communicated in an appropriate way, allowing the enemy to take advantage of it.


    The main culprit was the "robbers" who had flown out. They had been wiped out by the coalition forces of the two countries, and there was no way to be held accountable.


    Since the plan to annihilate the bandits was organized by Austria, the Colombian government was invited to participate in the Austrian Central American colonial government and suffered heavy losses in the accidental exchange of fire. The Austrian government is willing to make humanitarian compensation.


    According to the treaty, the Austrian government needs to pay a total of 3.426 million Aegis compensation to the Colombian government, including: 58.4 Aegis casualty benefits, and 2.842 million Aegis economic and property damage costs.


    (Note: After the signing of the treaty, the two countries handed over the Panama area within one month, and the Austrian army evacuated before July 1, 1880. The compensation was paid in five times, and the valuable goods were accepted for payment)


    Regardless of the amount of compensation, there is no need to be picky about payment methods, and it is possible to receive compensation from the powers. This is the first time in Colombia''s history that it has opened up a world.


    Well, a small country cannot afford too much. The truth of the matter is only the second middle school boy who wants to find out.


    President Rafael Nunez is a smart man, knowing that even if he understands the context, it has no practical significance.


    With the strength of Colombia, there is simply no ability to recover justice. Now I am able to sit down and talk. This is also the reason why the Vienna government wants to use diplomatic means to solve the problem.


    If the Austrian is uncovered, the Austrians will become so angry that they will occupy the Panamanian area and not leave. That is a tragedy.


    Being able to recover the lost land and get some economic compensation is the greatest victory in diplomacy.


    After the signing of the treaty, Rafael Nunez immediately publicized this good news to the people, and the Colombian people were boiling.


    Raphael Nunez''s formerly crumbling presidency suddenly solidified. The "idiot president" shouted from everyone has instantly become a "national hero".


    One of the few newspapers in Colombia has already raised Raphael Nunez on the altar, known as the greatest diplomat in South America.


    But the "great diplomat" didn''t have a smile on his face.


    "Victory" is too early, there is no stuffing in the sky. The powers are not vegetarian, and Austrian money is not easy to get.


    Even if the Vienna government temporarily made concessions in order to calm the storm of public opinion, it does not mean that they have given up their ambitions for the Panama region.


    Studying the map carefully and looking at the green labels, the Panama Canal has not yet opened, Rafael Nunez sighed.


    Deep down, he has already greeted the former high-ranking government family who approved the Panama Canal.


    Except for a small amount of plains in Panama, most of them are mountains and forests, and there are very few mineral resources found. It is not worth a look at Austria.


    The only problem can only lie on the Panama Canal, the Grand Canal that runs through the two oceans, both in economic and strategic value.


    There is a precedent for the Suez Canal. Everyone knows that once the Panama Canal is navigable, money will flow in.


    Unfortunately, the Colombian government has limited strength, and occupying this golden waterway is like "a child holding a brick in the city."


    President Rafael Nunez is very clear that the blockade of Peru is only an inducement, and the main reason for Austria''s action this time is to peek into this golden channel.


    It seems that Austria withdrew from the Panama region under international pressure. In fact, this is just the beginning, or a tentative test.


    The garrison in Panama has not blocked the enemy''s front, and no one can stop Austria''s ambitions. Colombia''s future is doomed.


    Opening the window and taking a breath of fresh air, Rafael Nunez asked slowly: "How much intelligence has been gathered by the Independent Panama?"


    The middle-aged man replied helplessly: "Sorry, Mr. President. The time is too short, and our people have no time to mix in.


    The information collected now is only exposed by themselves.


    We haven''t even heard of this organization before. It is suspected to be related to the previous Republic of Panama and has deep implications for Austria.


    Under the deliberate connivance of the Austrian Army, this organization has replaced the original local Panamanian government and formed its own army.


    These troops are all in the form of militia. These troops are mainly German, and the officers are mostly retired Austrian soldiers.


    The total strength is about 15,000 people. It is worth noting that there are several regiments directly changed by civilian armed forces. These people are just colonial teams who have just immigrated. "


    Knowing that the Austrian government is behind Panama''s independence movement, Rafael Nunez can only be confused.


    Without breaking through this layer of window paper, the Vienna government must take into account international influence and can only secretly support the rebels with limited support.


    If this layer of window paper is torn, in addition to the ugly face of the Vienna government, it is more likely to be cheeky and directly recognize the legitimacy of the Panamanian regime.


    The recognition of the powers these years is also an important factor for a country to obtain independent sovereignty.


    Rafael Nunez is very clear that the policy of blocking Peru recently not only offended Austria, but also offended France, Peru, and Bolivia.


    As long as someone takes the lead, these countries will recognize Panama''s independence. If we add the countries that are severely affected by France and Austria, and also recognize the independence of the Panama region, this number can be over half.


    The Panama area originally existed in the Republic of Panama, but later merged into Colombia. This historical source is that if half of the world ¡¯s countries recognize Panama ¡¯s independence, it will be truly independent.


    In this way, the military action to suppress the rebellion has evolved into a war between the two countries, and the nature is completely different.


    Rafael Nunez: "For me to continue to investigate, we must understand the leaders of the Panamanian Independent Organization and how deep their relationship with Austria is.


    It would be better to find evidence of Austria''s manipulation of the Panamanian independent, otherwise the British would not be involved. "


    There is no way Britain and Austria are still allies, and they must obey the rules of the game.


    During the South American War, John Bull gave Chile a skewer. The Vienna government only secretly engaged in things. On the bright side, except for a few protests on the issue of the arrest of ships, most of the time it was the default.


    Just like the "Panama accidental crossfire misunderstanding", the British are just doing things secretly. The London government believes that "misunderstanding" is apparent.


    Limiting the scope of our struggle through the covenant and covering each other when necessary is the main reason why the Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance can be maintained.


    Colombia''s desire to get the British ahead is actually wishful thinking. Even if the evidence is obtained, the London government will at most condemn it.


    This is determined by interests and strength. The Panama Canal is not yet navigable, and its strategic value has not yet been realized. It is not worth their confrontation with Austria.


    What''s more, in the Panama area, the British did not compete with Austria, even with the Republic of Colombia, it was very reluctant.


    Don''t look at the Austrian Central American colonies, but also compare with others. Compared with European countries, it must be a little brother, and the top ten cannot enter.


    However, on the American continent, the military strength of the Austrian Central American colonies can definitely be ranked in the top five, and even if the seaway is unobstructed, it may even enter the top three.


    Everything depends on the adversary. South America is an agricultural country. The population is poor, ethnic conflicts are very serious, and the combat effectiveness is naturally unrelenting.


    ...


    While the Colombian people celebrated this great victory, European public opinion also caused a major earthquake, and newspaper sales were rampant.


    The media are divided, but the evaluation is mixed. The mainstream media is divided into two waves, and the support is that the Austrian government''s initiative to pay compensation is a performance of courage to take responsibility and respect the sovereignty of other countries.


    The opposition argues that this is a purely political "show" and a concession made under international pressure. This is a victory for international public opinion.


    However, this victory was not thorough. It beautified the war of aggression into an "unexpected conflict", and the aggressors were not punished as they should have been. It was pointed out that such "misunderstandings" in international struggles would continue to emerge.


    In addition to the mainstream views, there are various messy arguments.


    For example: attacking the weak government of Vienna, conceding to little Colombia and losing the face of European powers.


    ...


    From their respective standpoints, experts and scholars expressed their opinions and fought in the newspapers. No one knows how many naval forces are in it.


    In short, the subject was distorted when noisy. First from the "misunderstanding of the accidental crossfire in Panama" to the ongoing "guano war", then the South American game between Britain, France, and Austria, and finally the Russian-Prussian war.


    With more topics being discussed, the situation has changed. Compared with the ongoing war, the "misunderstanding" incident that has already settled down from "news" to old news gradually fades out of everyone''s sight.


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 Chapter 685： hot

    Time passed quickly, and the Austrian army quickly withdrew from the Panama area, but the target of the transfer was not the Colombian government, but the local government of Panama.


    To be precise, it should be an independent organization of Panama. The original local government of Panama has been replaced for a long time, and now it is the independent organization that governs it.


    The Colombian government forces were blocked halfway by local militiamen, and they were not allowed to enter.


    The two sides are confronting each other. The independent organization of Panama has not issued a declaration of independence. The reason for rejecting the entry of government forces is that the military discipline is not good.


    Although Colombia is not an American-style federal system, the rights of local governments are not small, and it is not without precedent to refuse entry of government forces.


    Knowing that Panama is about to become independent, President Rafael Nunez can only resort to political means before independence begins.


    Suppression, it doesn''t exist! Whoever fires the first shot now has to bear the responsibility of provoking civil war.


    This is what the Vienna government wants to see most. The Austrian army broke out as soon as the civil war broke out.


    Moreover, the longer the delay, the better the independent organization will prepare. It also takes time to control the site. It took only a few months to establish an independent organization. It is good to be able to put up the shelves. It is too late to clear the house.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Colombian government has once again urged us to pay compensation. According to the news from the embassy, ??they have been surrounded by the families of the fallen soldiers for three days.


    Some even stormed the embassy area asking for a pension. Now it has become difficult to go out and buy daily necessities. Only the Colombian government can send them in. "


    Hearing the news, Franz smiled slightly. Isn''t it just being protested, which big powers haven''t experienced a few times this year, it''s not a matter of encountering more.


    "Tell the Colombian government to ask them to provide identification of the families of the fallen soldiers, and as soon as the identity is verified, we will immediately issue a pension.


    Property losses are concentrated in the Panama area. Only the local people need to be compensated. In order to avoid misappropriation of funds, we will directly send funds to local governments. "


    What is "for the local government" used to fight the civil war?


    If there is a choice, it is estimated that the Colombian government would rather not have this compensation. This is not just a hot issue, it is clearly terrible.


    Revenge, this is the real revenge. Compared with this, the previous "misunderstanding" of the conflict can only be regarded as pediatrics.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg reminded: "Her Majesty, the Colombian government has relaxed trade controls on the Peruvian border in order to release goodwill to us.


    Now that we are doing this, I am afraid they will once again block the border and smuggling will not continue. Peru and Bolivia will ... "


    Franz waved his hand: "This is just a small problem. Peru is a French brother. Most of the goods purchased now are French goods. Even if it is blocked, what matter to us?


    As for Bolivia, haven''t we opened up Argentina''s trade line? Although the smuggling of past materials is not much, if they save a little, it is probably barely enough. "


    The Panama ¡°misunderstanding¡± just passed, not only Colombia, but Argentina, which is also a neighbor of Austria, was also scared. Even the Chilean government, which clung to the thighs of the British, was frightened.


    In recent years, no one in South America is better than anyone. All of them are weak chickens, and the top three in South America have not stood out.


    It was just a "misunderstanding" that Colombia''s loss of military power had caught up with all the losses in the "Guo Manure War" for more than a year.


    Seeing Austria''s strength, Argentina, as a neighbor, naturally adjusted its foreign policy. It is not enough to let go of the trade blockade directly, that would offend the British.


    However, this is not to say the shrewd Argentine government bureaucracy. Trade is impossible on the bright side, and it can be smuggled secretly.


    This is more than one move, not only Austria is satisfied, but even the British have nothing to say, bureaucrats can take the opportunity to make a fortune.


    ...


    Austria is not idle in the French operation, the French Empire is now more powerful than the original time and space. Hu Wei has not been pierced, and French Guiana is still present. It is not easy to deter several South American countries.


    The Vienna government can convince the Argentine government to relax the blockade, and the French can also let the Brazilian government open one eye and close one eye.


    In a sense, the "blockade line" that the British had plundered had a lot of loopholes from the beginning.


    The so-called "blockade" simply blocked ordinary merchants. The real effect is probably to reduce the inflow of materials and raise the cost of purchasing materials between the two countries.


    Powerful and background business groups never care about any blockade. As long as the benefits are sufficient, there is no blockade that capitalists cannot cross.


    Even the coastline that the Royal Navy personally checks, there are also commercial ships breaking through. As long as the background is big enough, you are not afraid of being caught.


    What the British cannot do, let alone count on in other countries. In addition to the domestic power, there are also a bunch of bold and powerful background business groups.


    Once caught, at most he would advise to return. Accountability exists, otherwise what will happen to the diplomatic conflict?


    The country that has really achieved a strict blockade is probably Chile. When it comes to vital interests, it is not enough to be strict.


    ...


    Maybe it is too rich in South America, or it may be too weak. In short, the success of South America has attracted the interest of Napoleon IV.


    Seeing Austria''s idea of ??playing Panama, Napoleon IV also wanted to expand the French South American colony.


    France has not expanded externally for several years. This is too bad for Napoleon IV who wants to surpass his father.


    Regarding the emperor''s great plan, the high level of the French government was both excited and helpless. Everyone wanted to build a career and stay in the history. The problem is that conditions are not allowed!


    Foreign Minister Dumbledore persuaded: "Your Majesty, the current international situation is not suitable for external expansion. At the critical moment of the Russian-Prussian War, we cannot disperse our strength.


    According to the current situation, once the victory in the Russian-Prussian war is won, the European continent will undergo another shuffle. This is the best opportunity for us to expand our influence in Europe.


    Had it not been for the impending change in Europe, the Vienna government would not have given up the Panama area it had in hand, and international opinion alone would not be enough to make them concede. "


    No problem, the most popular of these years is the "European Center". In accordance with this principle, both the continental countries of France and Austria must focus their efforts on coping with the postwar changes.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "Her Count, this is not inconsistent with my plan. Colonial expansion is a long-term national policy, and it is not about to be launched soon.


    What we need to do now is only the preliminary preparations. It is not too late to take action after the dust on the European continent is settled.


    The world has been divided up. The most nasty Englishman has got the richest region. Even the southern European barbarians have taken away a large piece of cake.


    The remainder left to France is the cold, and in name we are the third colonial empire in the world. In fact, everyone knows that it is a lot of sand.


    Slowly step by step, and now we have little room for choice. Except for East Asia, which is South America, it is relatively easy to have small countries in South America. "


    Expansion, expansion, and re-expansion are not the personal desires of Napoleon IV, but the urgent needs of France''s domestic industry and commerce.


    This is the price that the industrial power must bear. Without the blow of the Franco-Prussian war, it annexed Italy, and French industrial capacity increased too much compared with the same period in history.


    Increasing industrial production capacity is not necessarily a good thing. It is also accompanied by an urgent demand for raw materials and commodity sales markets.


    Affected by the large number of imported raw materials, French industrial and commercial products have high costs and limited international competitiveness.


    The best way to solve this problem is naturally to expand. No raw materials-grab; no commodity market-grab. In short, there is nothing that the word "grabbing" cannot solve.


    Hearing this explanation, Dumbledore said nothing. I wanted to say that the strength of the South American countries is not weak. Why can''t I say anything to him?


    The strengths and weaknesses need to be compared. Compared with France, the South American countries are really too weak. Even if all these countries are added together, they cannot be France''s opponents.


    The emperor''s position was firm, and the domestic colonial expansionists were strong. Seeing that the situation was wrong, in order not to form a resolution immediately, the anti-war finance minister Roy hurriedly shifted the topic:


    "The South American issue is not in a hurry, the most important thing is the Russian-Prussian War. All signs indicate that Austria has plans to annex the German Federal Empire.


    The British are unreliable. If the Federation of Popo is defeated, and the Russians are just defeated, then it is only us who have the power to block the merger of Ord.


    If the Vienna government insists on doing it alone and we must stop it, then war will not be avoided.


    Everyone has seen the tragic nature of the Russian-Prussian war. If we go to war with Austria, I am afraid it will be even worse.


    To ensure victory, we must prepare in advance. This requires a lot of money, and our finances cannot afford it. "


    This is not pure flicker, Austria has always had plans to annex the German Federation, and it has also changed over time.


    Once the international situation changes, chances are that the plan will become a reality. The Russian-Prussian War happened to be an opportunity.


    If the Popo Federation wins, then there is no need to say that even with heavy losses, the Berlin government can only choose to die with Austria. This is a matter of principle and there is no possibility of compromise.


    If the tsarist government wins and the losses are severe, the situation will be different.


    Although the Russians did not want to see Austria annex the German Federation, the Tsarist government would not sell Austria in order to stop Austria.


    This is determined by interests. Even if Austria unifies Central Europe, the Russian Empire is still the Russian Empire. At the most, it will lose its way to Europe. The threat is not fatal.


    So many loans from Austria are not given freely, or they can influence the tsarist government''s decision at a critical moment.


    If some interests are promised, the possibility of compromise between the two countries is very high.


    In this context, the Vienna government has the ability to persuade most European countries to be neutral. The final outcome is mostly Faul singled out, adding at most one unreliable British ally.


    After Napoleon IV''s succession, he basically continued his father''s economic policies. Although the speed of domestic economic development has slowed down, it is generally good.


    The Chancellor of the Treasury said "no money" and really frightened him. It was immediately relieved that the debt of the Paris government has always been heavy, which is an indisputable fact.


    The most money owed by the world is not the bullying John Bull, nor the newly revived Austria, nor the two Russian and Russian states at war, but France, which dominates Western Europe.


    There is no way to transform Paris, build infrastructure, revive armaments, expand foreign colonies, and annex Italy, all of which cost money.


    What the Orleans left behind was a mess of debt. Although Napoleon III revived the French economy, it did not change the situation of the government''s high debt. Instead, the debt increased even more.


    This is not to say that this economic model is not good. In fact, government investment in many countries in the future will stimulate the economy with the same philosophy.


    Only in this way, government debt will continue to rise. In the credit-based era, you can also make up for this hole by issuing more currencies. The gold-based era can only resist.


    Under this economic model, while the French economy is developing, government debt is also increasing.


    The total debt of the Paris government has exceeded 28 billion francs, which exceeds the total debt of the two countries. It is the largest debtor country in the world.


    Of course, owing too much debt does not mean that the Paris government is really poor. Government investment is not all public welfare, and many investments have become assets that can generate income, but these assets cannot be realized in a short period of time.


    After a moment of contemplation, Napoleon IV shook his head: "The situation in Europe is not so serious, and the Austrians have not begun preparations for war, which means that the Vienna government is also not ready.


    Your guess is actually only possible. There are too many hypotheses in it. The war must end with a Russian victory.


    As a matter of fact, no one is ready to grasp this degree until the Pu-Russian war.


    The Russians'' odds are indeed greater, but they are not necessarily disastrous. Even if the Popo Federation loses, it does not necessarily lose all its capital.


    The British are indeed unreliable, have we not expected them?


    Moreover, why do we have to go to war with Austria? Dividing up the German Federation is also a good choice.


    Don''t tell me, the Austrians want to have a total war with us? If it does, it will only be British. "


    The three-legged stand is the most stable framework. The main reason is that everyone is worried about "the clams compete for each other, and the fishermen profit."


    Compared to the British who are lonely overseas, whether in Austria or France, their strategic position is much worse.


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 Chapter 686： Mochis grand plan

    After the beginning of spring, smoke from the Eastern European battlefield pervaded again. After a winter preparation, the situation is quite different.


    The Berlin government organized a large number of castle strongholds in the border area, and the movement of the Cossack cavalry was restricted. If you want to plunder your goods, you must storm the castle fortress.


    The combat effectiveness of Cossack cavalry is based on interests. The people are ready, the difficulty of robbery is constantly increasing, and the casualties and gains paid in many cases are not proportional, and the enthusiasm of the Cossack cavalry has also been hit.


    Active and passive, the combat effectiveness erupted is very different.


    Although the Cossack cavalry was still deployed, the results achieved were getting smaller and smaller. Many times they just destroy farmland and infrastructure, and soldiers are unwilling to pinch their bones.


    It is no longer the Middle Ages. As long as you have money in your pocket, there are many places to buy food. Only the farmland in the border area is damaged, and the Berlin government can afford it.


    To a certain extent, William I would also like to thank the Tsarist government. It was this harsh method of the Russians that made the Polish have to rely on them.


    The decline in Cossack cavalry''s destructive power does not mean that the tsarist strategy of the Tsarist government has failed.


    Humans are vulnerable to war. In order to avoid the war, many people in the border areas have dragged their families to run inland, and many areas have become uninhabited areas.


    It is not that the Berlin government has not stopped, the problem is that it cannot be done at all. Groups of fugitives running to the rear still imposed a heavy economic burden on the Berlin government.


    The coastal areas suffered the most damage. Most of the port cities of the Federation of Popo were destroyed by artillery fire. Very few surviving cities were shaking.


    These are only minor problems. Since the Danish blockade of the strait, the maritime traffic line of the Federation of Popo has almost broken, and the strategic value of port cities has been greatly reduced.


    Worst of all, the Russians supplemented the loss of troops on the southern front, Mochi ¡¯s plan to conquer Kiev went bankrupt, and now the Tsarist government uses the most conservative strategy and fights against the Federation of Popo.


    Steady and steady, simple hard-to-find, the general army could not give play to its tactical advantage. Even a famous player like Mao Qi could not reverse the battlefield and develop in a direction that was not conducive to the Federation of Popo.


    The bad situation on the battlefield has affected the domestic atmosphere of the Commonwealth Federation, and anti-war voices have emerged from time to time. Even the most optimistic people are worried about this war.


    Berlin palace


    William I growled, "We have lost 300,000 troops to the present, but we have achieved very few results.


    You promised me three months to win the war. Now three months and three months have passed, and the third and third months are over. There is no sign of victory.


    Who can tell me how much it will cost to win this war? "


    It is not that William I did not support enough, it is really the recent pressure. The performance of the general forces on the battlefield far fell short of expectations.


    The so-called "winning the war in three months" is actually just Maoqi''s southern plan. In theory, as long as the trade line between Russia and Russia is cut off, they will win more than half of this war.


    Unfortunately, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is much stronger than they expected. Maybe it is not as good as the general in the field, but the defense is still fine.


    Mao Qi''s painstakingly designed strategic plan is not a problem in itself, but it uses the wrong object. If you change to another country and kill hundreds of thousands of troops at one time, it will definitely hurt your muscles.


    Regrettably, when encountering a bear, the speed of annihilating the enemy was a little bit faster than that of the Tsarist government. With a winter buffer, the tsarist government not only replenished its lost troops, but also increased its total strength.


    Mao Qi stubbornly replied: "His Majesty, the Russians are completely wounded in their own right, and the casualties of the Russian army are even greater than ours. In this way, even if the Russians can win the war, they will only be defeated.


    Now that the Russians have the upper hand on the battlefield, there is absolutely no need for the Tsarist government to choose a game that does both.


    As long as we reveal flaws at the right time, the Russian army will definitely not give up the opportunity. Once the Russians adjust their tactics, our opportunity comes.


    In order to win this war, I suggest that some areas can be abandoned when necessary, and the Russians should be lured out of the fortifications first. "


    Involving millions of people and hundreds of kilometers of front, it is also very difficult to make tactical adjustments. The cooperation between the various forces alone will be "moving."


    Organizational ability has always been the flaw of the Tsarist government. Even after the reform of Alexander II, the Russians'' organizational ability is still inferior.


    On the battlefield, there are more mistakes than fatal ones.


    The Russians are now defending in all areas except the mid-line attack. If you don''t hide in the fortress, you may not be able to grasp the fighter, nor will it be a fatal mistake.


    Mao Qi didn''t want to die at the center line with the main force of the Russian army. Then he could not use the general''s maneuverability, but simply struggled for comprehensive strength.


    William I was uncertain: "You want to give up Smolinsk?"


    Smolinsk has always been known as the portal of Moscow. After controlling it, the general army has the initiative to attack Moscow.


    After the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, the Russian army has been dead here, in order to ensure the security of Moscow and avoid being divided into two by the General.


    Mochi nodded: "Your Majesty, we have tried a lot of solutions, and the Russians are just hiding inside the line of defense.


    The loss of the attack is too great, and it is completely worthless. Apart from abandoning Smolinsk and letting the Russian army come in, it is difficult for us to break the current deadlock on the battlefield in the short term. "


    There is no way. The military gap between the two sides is too large. The central offensive launched by the Russian army has also restrained a large number of general forces. Mochi''s mobile force is limited.


    Mao Qi, who was good at concentrating superior forces and decisive battles with the enemy, couldn''t find it. Especially after the Russian army adopted the scorched earth plan, he was even more afraid to take risks.


    Relocating military forces in any direction could result in the displacement of hundreds of thousands or even millions of people.


    If you can win the war, it is acceptable to pay some sacrifice. The problem is that such a war cannot be determined by one or two battles at all.


    The question of annihilating tens of thousands of Russian troops and generating hundreds of thousands of refugees is a loss or a profit.


    Anyway, you have to sacrifice, it is better to do a big vote. If the enemy can be lured deeper and take advantage of local warfare to annihilate the main force of the Russian army in one fell swoop, then even greater losses will be acceptable.


    "How confident are you?"


    William I hesitated, this hand bet on the National Games. Of course, if you win, you can reverse the war. If you lose, the Federation of Popo will be dead. Can you keep the shrinking version of the Kingdom of Prussia? A question mark.


    Mao Qi calmly replied: "Abandon most areas of Belarus and parts of Poland, put the battlefield in Warsaw, and call on the Polish people to resist the Russian invasion. Our chance of winning is at least 60%."


    The war was originally a gamble, and the Federation of Popo was already on the weak side, with a 60% chance of winning, which is already a high percentage.


    With a slam, William I slammed the table.


    "Bet!"


    "Marshal, follow your plan. The government will cooperate with your plan."


    It wasn''t William I who was decisive, more than nothing. At this stage of the war, no one has any way to hinder, and the two countries of Russia and Russia must decide on the battlefield.


    Even if William I was unwilling to bet, Juncker aristocracy would help him make a decision. Just like the war in the original time and space, after the collapse of the Russian Empire, William II wanted to end the war halfway, and the Juncker nobility directly overhead the emperor to continue the war.


    The situation is now similar. With the outbreak of war, the military''s rights have become greater and greater, the government has been reduced to the army''s logistics department, and the balance of rights has long been broken.


    King William I also had to compromise the military many times.


    ...


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 Chapter 687： Each manifested

    On July 16, 1880, after ten months of hard work and hundreds of thousands of casualties, the Russian army finally attacked Molsk, and the European world was uproar.


    This night, European politicians collectively lost sleep. Franz is also one of them. If it was not the practice of the emperor for many years, he would have to hold meetings overnight.


    The location of Smolinsk determines the extraordinaryness of this battle. The Russian army seized the fort and has gained strategic initiative.


    The balance of the war began to tilt, and the Russians, who had occupied the national strength advantage, magnified this advantage even more.


    One night''s buffer was left. The next day, Franz held a high-level government meeting in the Vienna Palace.


    To make a correct judgment, we must first understand the real situation on the battlefield between Russia and Russia.


    For many years as an emperor, Franz no longer takes the historical data of previous lives seriously. He prefers to speak with facts, and does not make judgments based on personal preferences.


    ...


    Chief of Staff Albrecht: "In order to compete for Smolinsk, the general forces of Russia and Russia have invested a total of 1.87 million, the general forces have invested 720,000 and the Russian forces have invested 1.15 million.


    According to the analysis provided by the military observation mission, the preliminary analysis is only in the Smolinsk region. The total number of casualties in the two countries exceeded 700,000, of which about a quarter were killed. The exchange rate between the two general forces was roughly Around 1: 1.3.


    It can be said that the two countries are doing their utmost for this battle. The war fought fiercely. The fortifications in the Smolinsk region are very perfect. Sudden fallout is completely beyond our expectations.


    The information in our hands is incomplete, and we cannot accurately determine the true cause of Smolinsk''s fall. Judging from the results of the Russian army, the general army has suffered heavy losses, and more than 120,000 prisoners have been captured.


    However, objections were raised in the military observation mission. The proportion of old and weak in the captives is too high. Unlike the main force of the general army, even the second-line troops may not be counted.


    We verified with the military observation mission sent to the General Army that half a month ago, the General Army did undergo a major change of defense. It was only very secretive, and the members of the Mission had no way to get close.


    If these news are true, then the Russians'' "Smolinsk Victory" will be greatly discounted.


    We did not find that the General Army had any major moves. No matter whether it was the southern or northern line, there was no intention of launching an attack. The true purpose of concentrating the main force remains to be studied. "


    "The general army deliberately abandoned Smolinsk", this reasoning is unbelievable to many people, including Franz.


    Judging from the situation on the battlefield, the general forces did not have to give up Smolinsk at all. Depending on the local fortifications, the Russian army may not be able to overcome them even after two or three years.


    In this context, it is unnecessary to abandon strategic locations and sacrifice a large number of cannon fodder units.


    "Taking the enemy deeper" is not that no one thought of it. The problem is that this price is too miserable. Even cannon fodder units with low combat effectiveness are valuable defense forces.


    Franz asked: "What''s the diplomatic activity of the Berlin government recently?"


    Franz couldn''t be doubted. The combined combat power of William I + Maurice was absolutely beyond doubt. It was obviously not their mistake to lose Smolinsk so easily.


    It''s no accident, it''s purpose. In addition to "enticing the enemy to go deep", it is also possible to show that the enemy is weak to win more diplomatic assistance.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg responded with some embarrassment: "His Majesty, since the outbreak of the war, the diplomatic activities of the Federation of Popo have never stopped.


    According to information from embassies in various places, the Minister of the Federation of Popo will be in contact with politicians of various countries every week, even for small and neutral countries like Switzerland. "


    This answer stunned Franz, saying that good diplomatic activities became daily activities when he got here.


    Every day I''m in contact with the leaders of various countries. Who knows if there are any results?


    It seemed to be aware of the emperor''s embarrassment, and Weissenberg added: "Yes, not long ago, the Minister of the Federation of Popo in Ottoman and the Sudan had a secret talk. No one knew the details.


    The Berlin government has also increased diplomatic relations with Central Asian countries and the Far East Empire, and appears to be interested in reorganizing the anti-Russian alliance.


    There is no exact news at this time, and it should be less optimistic. There are a lot of internal problems in these countries, and anti-Russia is not active. "


    The last time the anti-Russian alliance was able to be formed was mainly due to the British people''s credit. The Berlin government only followed with soy sauce.


    Today, unlike the past, the Russian Empire is no longer the main enemy of John Bull, and the London government will naturally not continue to spend large amounts on Russians.


    Diplomacy also has costs. Without sufficient benefits, why should we let everyone die?


    Neither the Central Asian nations nor the Far East empires had the courage to bite a piece of flesh from a bear, and they were satisfied that they could guarantee their territorial integrity.


    In Franz''s view, instead of persuading these countries, it is better to send people to lobby the Japanese government for a higher success rate, at least this adventurous spirit.


    Of course, this doesn''t make much sense. The Far East is too remote, and even if all is lost, it will not affect the strength of the Russian Empire.


    It is the Nordic Federation and the Ottoman Empire that can really help the Berlin government. Unfortunately, the former was troubled by the Danes, and the tsarist government made another promise, which could not pull it at all.


    Not to mention the latter, Sudan is busy with internal reforms, and no matter how much it wants to avenge the Russians, it is not enough.


    Prime Minister Felix: "If this is the case, the possibility of the Berlin government receiving a lot of foreign aid is already very small. Britain and France cannot continue to invest indefinitely, and they must consider how to recover costs.


    Can we think that Mao Qi repeated his tricks in an attempt to imitate the East Prussian area in the last war, increase the logistics supply line of the Russian army, and entice the Russians to fight them? "


    No one stipulates that the same tactic cannot be used twice. In fact, on the battlefield, no matter what tactics are, they can be used as long as they are effective.


    Repeating and not repeating, will it be seen as flaws, these are not the problems, there will always be only one core-winning the war.


    Chief of Staff Albrecht: "This possibility is not ruled out. From a strategic point of view, this is a conspiracy.


    Even if the Tsarist government knew the plan of the Popo Federation, it would not be possible to order the frontline Russian troops to stop because of risks.


    However, although their plans are good, it is difficult to say if they can be realized. There is a risk that no one in the Russian army can find out.


    As long as you are cautious, fight steadily and advance step by step without leaving opportunities for the general army, the situation will be very different. "


    Having said that, Albrecht suddenly chose to shut up. "Steady and steady, step by step" is simple to say, but it is not easy to do at all.


    There is no shortage of stupid people in this world, and there is no shortage of utilitarian masters in the army. Can everyone resist the temptation of being delivered?


    War serves the overall situation, and conversely, it also affects the whole. As long as there is a problem in one place, the original flawless strategic plan will be instantly flawed.


    Albrecht has no confidence in the Russian army''s ability to execute. Not to mention the Russians, the military of any country in this era cannot guarantee that all officers have a big picture.


    Franz waved his hand: "Stop, this problem ends here. If the generals were to lure the enemy deeper, it would be the Tsarist government now.


    Of course, Alexander II may still be celebrating victory. But I think someone will remind him, after all, they have already lost once, and they should have learned lessons.


    Now let''s discuss how to deal with the next European change. "


    "Long-term plan", unfortunately this thing has long ceased to exist. The foreign policy of the Vienna government has always been adjusted according to actual needs, and any foreign policy is effective.


    This time is no exception, because the Russian-Prussian War is full of uncertainty, and several more plans need to be prepared.


    Which set of schemes to adopt depends on choosing the plan that best meets Austria''s national interest after the dust has settled.


    ...


    After obtaining the "Smolinsk Victory", the Russian army did not stop, but instead took advantage of the chase and seized Minsk. The soldiers pointed directly at the Polish capital Warsaw.


    In the Russian General Command, Marshal Ivanov was looking at the map in a daze, and his face did not see the joy of victory.


    A middle-aged officer walked near Qianhui with a document and reported: "Marshal, the Seventh Army sent a telegram to urge logistics supplies."


    Ivanov turned around, paused and asked, "Where did the Seventh Army go?"


    "The Seventh Army marched along the Bourg River, and has now passed Sarnaki, less than 200 versts from Warsaw." The middle-aged man replied


    I found Sarnaki on the map and looked at it carefully for a while. Ivanov sneered: "It''s a Pingchuan in front. It''s almost to Warsaw. The enemy hasn''t stopped?"


    After waiting for the middle-aged man to answer, Marshal Ivanov said, "Mao Qi''s appetite is really big. An army is not satisfied with his appetite. Isn''t he afraid of being strangled?"


    The enemy who knows himself best is Mao Qi, who became famous in the last Russian-Prussian War, and naturally became the focus of the Russian army.


    The information collected by Ivanov has been detailed to where Maqi went to kindergarten. This is an exaggerated statement. Kindergartens are not popular these days.


    However, Mao Qi''s life, hobbies, and military style were all recorded. Similar information is collected not only by the Tsarist government, but also in many European countries.


    I know a lot. Naturally, some people have developed targeted tactics. The tactics currently adopted by the Russian army actually have the intention of restraining Maki.


    It turns out that this conservative tactic is really effective. Relying on the strength of the military, even a military strategist like Mao Qi could not do anything about it, and was forced to have the current tactics.


    After a moment of contemplation, Marshal Ivanov: "Order the Seventh Army to stop advancing, find nearby terrain to build defensive fortifications, and wait for logistics supplies to arrive.


    Ordered the Sixth Army to march into Lithuania, ordered the Northwest Front to launch a comprehensive counterattack, and ordered the Southwest Front to attack the Warren area ... "


    A series of orders were issued, but they did not enter Warsaw. Encountering a steady opponent is trouble. Even if the generals have released their portals, Ivanov decided to take down the right-wing enemy first.


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 Chapter 688： Debt abduction

    Seeing that the Russians had the upper hand on the battlefield, the well-prepared Berlin government was able to calm down, and the gold masters behind couldn''t sit still.


    "It''s the grandpa who owes money." This sentence is used here, perhaps a little exaggerated. But it hasn''t changed in essence. Once the Popo Federation is defeated, it will be difficult for creditors to get money.


    The "collateral" promised by the Berlin government in advance depends on whether the Russians are willing to recognize it.


    In accordance with the tsarist government''s usual style of conduct, the probability of pretending to be invisible is as high as 80%, and the remaining 20% ??are seen and will not be recognized.


    In order to win this battlefield, the Berlin government is doing all it can to raise debt, and various secrets do not know how many are signed.


    If the Popo Federation is dead, it is not known how many financial institutions that lend debt will die. A financial crisis is essential for consortia to transfer losses.


    Not only are financial institutions unlucky, the physical industry is not much better. Many companies seem to make a lot of money, but in fact many of them are profits on the books, and the balance of payments is in arrears.


    There is no way, the arrears of the balance is the biggest ill in commercial circulation, which runs through almost every link of the capitalist market economy. This is a difficult problem for all production enterprises.


    No one knows how long this war will last, and no one knows how much it will cost. In order to support longer periods, the Berlin government naturally has to spend as little as possible.


    It does n¡¯t matter if you have ¡°debts¡± or high interest rates, it ¡¯s all a matter of happiness. Only by winning this war will they need to consider these issues.


    After the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War, the prices of all strategic materials exports in Europe rose sharply.


    In nominal terms, companies have enjoyed this dividend of rising commodity prices, and companies have made huge profits; in fact, the Berlin government has only paid part of the payment, many even paid a deposit, and the remaining production costs need to be advanced by capitalists.


    The Berlin government is rich, there are still a lot of bank accounts lying in it, and well-informed people have heard of them.


    It''s just that the purchase of materials is on deposit, usually when the next batch of goods is purchased, the previous payment is settled.


    Looking at high profits, capitalists naturally will not refuse. Many companies with weak economic strength have to borrow from banks in order to make advance payments.


    To a certain extent, the Commonwealth has kidnapped the British economy through debt, and both sides have suffered losses.


    Everyone knows the "risk", but it can''t stand the benefits. In addition, the Federation of Popo has already won a Russian-Prussian war, and the newspapers in London have continued to downgrade the Russians, which has virtually increased everyone''s confidence.


    All this changed after the Battle of Smolinsk, and everyone suddenly found out: "The Russian Empire is still the Continental Gendarmerie, and the Popo Federation seems to be overwhelmed."


    This is not possible, they have already invested so much, no matter how the Popo Federation can''t be finished! If the Berlin government is finished, everyone will follow.


    The capitalists don''t want the Pope Federation to die, and the London government doesn''t want to see the Pope Federation die. After finally supporting a pawn, it was so gone that no one wanted to see it.


    As the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin surged, domestic interest groups urged the government to take action to avoid the worst.


    Putting down the documents in his hand, Benjamin asked incredulously: "The situation is so serious that Britain was kidnapped by the Prussian barbarians?"


    The intense contempt among the eyebrows is enough to prove how bad his mood is. The relationship between Britain and the United Kingdom has always been very good. Under normal circumstances, he will not use the insulting word "man"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield: "The situation is even worse than this. I suspect that even if the Pope Federation won the war, they may not be able to repay these debts.


    The balance of the arrears of goods is not mentioned for the time being, and they have also paid part of the money. As long as the company is not too greedy, it is basically enough to produce costs, even if it is compensated, it will not pay much.


    The trouble is loans and bonds, and once the Popo Federation is defeated, almost all collateral is not guaranteed.


    The gold they took out was not enough to repay one-tenth of the debt. Even with the overseas assets of all the citizens of the Popo Federation, this hole is not filled.


    In the case of incomplete statistics, we have even found multiple mortgages, especially the loan agreement signed by the Berlin government and financial institutions in private. The multiple mortgages are very serious.


    The debt owed to us by the Popo Federation is far more than just the 180 million pounds. The actual data may be 200 million or 300 million. No one knows except the Berlin government. "


    In recent years, Britain''s financial regulations have been lax and financial institutions have been issuing loans in private, and the London government has no control at all.


    Bond sales are even more confusing. One million is reported tomorrow, and in fact, three or five million issuance is common.


    In this age of manual supervision, it is too difficult to accurately count these data. As long as there are no problems, the British government will never ask questions.


    If something goes wrong, the British government can''t control it. Financial problems, small problems will not be exposed at all, once the large problems are exposed, the institution is not far from bankruptcy.


    "Bankruptcy" is the best weapon to evade responsibility. The government catches a few scapegoats at most. More often, it cannot find them.


    The specific debt figures of the Berlin government, which Prime Minister Benjamin is too lazy to delve into, do not make any sense.


    From an investment perspective, this investment is already a junk asset, and timely stop loss is the best option.


    Unfortunately, this is impossible. Everyone is reluctant to see their money drained, and the London government must be responsible for the aftermath.


    Originally, Britain and France used this technique to successfully pull Americans into the chariot. Although they did not reach that point, they still gave Prime Minister Benjamin a headache.


    "Why the **** do you suddenly become so insidious!" Prime Minister Benjamin complained


    "No, are these situations just for us, or are they for all countries?"


    The issue is critical. If all countries are abducted by the debt of the Popo Federation, then the problem is no longer a problem.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield shook his head: "Sorry, Prime Minister. Although similar problems have occurred in other countries, the numbers involved are not large.


    It may add up to less than one third of our debt to all other countries.


    Except for us, the second largest creditor nation of the Pope Federation should be the French, then the German Federal Empire, and the rest of the countries can be ignored.


    The Berlin government does not have the ability to borrow money worldwide. "


    Hearing the news, Benjamin almost fainted, and he vowed it was the worst news of the year.


    The main reason for this is that the British are too rich, and the people have a lot of idle funds; the second is the foreign policy of the London government. Without government support, private financial institutions would not be so keen.


    Everyone takes it for granted that the government will not let the Popo Federation lose the war. In this case, what else is there to worry about, is it that the Berlin government dares to fail to make ends meet?


    Other countries are different. Not everyone is optimistic about the Popo Federation, and not everyone has the confidence to guarantee debt security.


    For example: The Austrian financial community does not borrow money from the Popo Federation for very realistic reasons-the Vienna government is supporting the Russians.


    Due to political influence, everyone is not optimistic about the Popo Federation, and naturally no one will lend them money.


    Not to mention the small European countries, not to mention whether money can be guaranteed to be recovered, the key is that they don''t have much in their pockets!


    In this context, it is not surprising that France becomes the second largest creditor and the German Federation becomes the third largest creditor. Who makes you rich and has a good relationship with the Berlin government?


    Benjamin asked without question: "What about the Russian Empire? Don''t tell me that the Tsarist government also borrowed a lot of money from us!"


    Garfield nodded helplessly: "Sorry, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. The Tsarist government really owes us a lot of money, of course not as much as the Commonwealth, about 50 million to 60 million pounds.


    A large part of this was borrowed before the war. It can also be considered as an advance payment for the import of Russian agricultural products, and some are the balance owed for the purchase of materials after the outbreak of the war.


    We have roughly checked the foreign debts of the Russians without any surprises. Their largest creditor country is Austria, and the total debt should not be less than the amount we lent to the Popo Federation.


    Most of them are loans and a small amount of bonds, and there is very little balance in the purchase of materials. Because the Tsarist government has a precedent for debt settlement, most Austrian companies demand settlement. "


    It seemed that the news was too heavy. After a pause, the Prime Minister Benjamin took it easy.


    "This is the worst situation. We cannot watch the defeat of the Popo Federation, nor can the Vienna government watch the defeat of the Russians. This war is not just a matter of the two countries!"


    The confrontation between Britain and Austria, or an agent war between Britain and Austria through Russia. Either way, the final outcome is not optimistic.


    Especially now that the Commonwealth Federation is in a disadvantage on the battlefield, it is more passive for Britain. The price to pay for the Popo Federation is too high.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The situation has not been so bad. In fact, it is mainly us who have been abducted by debt. Austria has retained its initiative.


    The Russians'' loans from Austria involved only a few large banks and territories as collateral. Although the valuation was a bit higher, as long as they could be cashed, they would not lose everything.


    Judging from the current situation, I don''t think the tsarist government has the ability to breach the contract. Instead, we are in big trouble, but the same debt involves hundreds of thousands, even millions. "


    It''s not possible to not have a headache, and at the same time lending money to the two seemingly beautiful, but it is hard to say. No matter who wins or loses, there will be a debt default, no matter how much.


    It is because the London government cannot control the financial sector. Bankers invest in their own interests, and national interests are not within their consideration.


    It is only necessary to be able to recover it smoothly. Once a debt default occurs, these consortia will get rid of their shells and send a universal "bankruptcy" law.


    Of course, there are also heads that are not bright, or that they are slow to respond, do not transfer the risk in time, and give themselves to the idiot who is dead.


    Fortunately, the credibility of the Russians is not good, and there are few capitalists willing to lend them money, otherwise the London government will have to realize once what the real dilemma is.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield shook his head: "I don''t think it makes any difference. Even if the Vienna government has more choice, they will not let the Pope Federation win the war.


    They will even be happy to use our hand to weaken the Russians and clear a major obstacle to their unification of the German region.


    Think about it. The Federation of Popo defeated and disintegrated, the Russian Empire suffered great vitality, and our economy was hit hard by debt defaults. Is there a more ideal situation?


    From the perspective of the beneficiaries, I have reason to believe that this situation is planned by the Austrian government.


    Of course, it could be France, but I don''t think the little fart of Napoleon IV has this ability. "


    ...


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 Chapter 689： Tsars choice

    "People sit at home, and the pot comes from the sky."


    Similar things often happen in international politics and diplomacy, and many times it is the political need to decide the "truth".


    For example, now, due to economic impact, the London government has to support the Berlin government, but their strength alone is not enough. They must draw the French.


    In this context, the black hand can only be "Austria". From the point of view of interest, it is even more clear that the Vienna government also has a motive.


    It does n¡¯t matter if you ca n¡¯t make it clear. On the issue of the Pu-Russian war, Britain and Austria have already stood on the opposite side, and the debts are not overwhelming.


    Franz didn''t care, Alexander II had a headache. As soon as the British took the shot, most of their diplomatic efforts were lost.


    No way, diplomacy is not their strong point. Just look at the international reputation of the Tsarist government to see how amateurish their diplomacy is.


    To be able to achieve the current results, that is the opponent is also a diplomatic noob, the two sides pecking at each other in rookie, barely be regarded as equal.


    This is not to say that there is no excellent diplomat between the two countries. In fact, the basic ability of grass-roots diplomats, even if there is a gap, will not be too big. The root of the problem lies in decision-making.


    Of course, good diplomats are important in international diplomacy, and the most important thing is to look at the decision makers above. They are the ones who really have the power to decide the diplomacy of a country.


    Unfortunately, none of the two countries that make decisions in Russia and Russia is good at diplomacy, and the following officials are useless.


    The original German empire in space-time was a best example. The diplomatic work of Bismarck reached its peak during the administration of Bismarck, and it became a mess after the substitution.


    After the Battle of Smolinsk, the Russians were generally optimistic, and the Tsarist government took the opportunity to strengthen its diplomatic offensive against the Nordic Federation.


    It''s hard to get charcoal in the snow, and it''s icing on the cake. Many people in the Nordic Federation are tempted, especially the Danes are gearing up to prepare for the revenge of the Putin war.


    Strategically, as long as the Scandinavian Federation is now slashed by the Popo Federation, this war will be over, and no matter what amazing plans Maoji has, it will be useless.


    Unfortunately, the tsarist government''s actions were too slow. I don''t know if it was because of interests or for other reasons.


    With the intervention of the British, the Nordic Federal Government, which had been prepared to make the icing on the cake, wavered again. Together, it became a dream. The Russians missed the best opportunity to win the war.


    This is not the most headache for Alexander II. What is more troublesome is that after the victory of the Battle of Smolinsk, domestic optimism began to rise.


    Many do nothing, eat nothing, no waste, all become military members, pointing at the front line.


    "What drove directly into Warsaw", "Amazing Strikes to Berlin" ... a variety of wonderful tactics emerge endlessly, which sounds very good, and can casually win the war.


    It''s not a big deal, just when you are listening to stories and doing things, it''s right to exclude them first. The situation would be very different if Mouthfire Party had social influence.


    The Russian gangsters happen to have social influence, and some people still have great power in the government. These guys "beeped", Alexander II felt a headache, let alone the pressure of the commander on the front line.


    ...


    July in St. Petersburg, there is no severe winter cold, no severe summer heat. A temperature of more than ten degrees is the most pleasant season.


    At this best time, the exciting "Smolinsk Grand Victory" was ushered in, and the whole Saint Petersburg was filled with joy.


    As the greatest hero in commanding this battle, Marshal Ivanov quietly returned from the front to rush to the military conference.


    Facing the compliments of his colleagues, Ivanov just smiled. My family knows how much their family is and how much water the Battle of Smolinsk has, and no one knows it better than him.


    The main force of the General Army is particularly prevalent, and it is too early to talk about "victory." If it was not for political needs, Marshal Ivanov would not mind publicizing the truth and exposing the enemy''s sinister intentions.


    Politically, if the Tsarist government needs a victory, the "Smolinsk victory" came at the right time, and the fake must also become true.


    Relatively speaking, this is not a counterfeit, at best it can only be regarded as artistic processing. The pair of captives is a manifestation of their record.


    Of course, as a true soldier, Ivanov didn''t think there was anything to show off. He even suspected that the enemy could not afford so much cannon fodder, and deliberately put them on logistical pressure.


    ...


    Hermitage


    Alexander II said with a smile: "Marshal, talk about the front line!"


    There was more than one Marshal of the Russian Empire, but it was only Ivanov who could appear here and be treated with great care by Alexander II.


    The greatest strength of soldiers will always be their military achievements. No matter how big the water is, if they win, they will win. As a victor, Ivanov has respected capital.


    Perhaps Ivanov''s military commanding ability is not the best, but he has the advantage that others do not have, that is, the battle he has commanded has never failed.


    Opening his resume will reveal that this is a stable output player. What I like the most is to be steady and to fight against any military adventure.


    In addition, his luck has been very good, and the enemies he has encountered have always been weak.


    In the first Russian-Prussian war, he first commanded the troops against the Poles, then was sent to defend Constantinople to stop the Ottomans.


    The enemies are soft persimmons, and with such a conservative commander, even the Russian army is hard to lose.


    With the defeat of the Russian army, Ivanov, who could win the battle, naturally stood out.


    Immediately after that, they caught up with the Second Near East War. The Tsarist government and Austria joined forces to puppet the Ottomans, but it was not possible to say that this was the result of war.


    The Second Russian-Prussian War broke out. In order to seek stability, Alexander II activated the "good luck" Field Marshal.


    This appointment proved to be very wise. In the past ten months of the war, although the Russian army did not take much advantage, it did not suffer.


    Up to now, everyone has suddenly discovered that the Russian army has gradually gained strategic initiative in the war of attrition.


    The only drawback is that the casualties are a little bigger, but in the face of victory, this is a small problem. Compared with the first Russian-Prussian War, the Russian army''s exchange ratio on the battlefield has already looked much better.


    Ivanov picked up a baton and said on the map, "After the Battle of Smolinsk, the main force of the General Army retreated all the way, as if to give up Poland.


    However, this is only a superficial situation. The Battle of Smolinsk did not seriously damage the main force of the General Army. They still have the power of World War I. There is no need to run so fast, let alone give up the East Gate of Warsaw.


    I have studied the direction of movement of the enemy forces and are spreading to both wings. As soon as we enter the Warsaw area, they can immediately jump up.


    Of course, this is not to say that we are afraid of a decisive battle with the enemy, mainly because there is no need to decisively fight the enemy in Warsaw. Even if it is a decisive battle, it should be our choice of place. "


    Obviously, Ivanov was politically minded and could not be said firmly.


    All smart people were present. Even if Ivanov didn''t say it, everyone knows that the Poles don''t welcome the Tsar''s father. Warsaw is also the most active area in anti-Russia. There is no public basis for the decisive battle.


    But smart people do stupid things, because it is not the brain that determines their thinking, but the position under their buttocks.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval questioned: "His Marshal, a decisive battle with the enemy in Warsaw may not be the best option, but it is the best for us.


    From the outbreak of the war to the present, we have spent nearly 1.87 billion rubles, and each month we have spent nearly 200 million rubles each month.


    This means that our fiscal revenue for one year is not enough for three months of war funding.


    Every day the war lasts, we have to pay huge military expenses, and ending the war as soon as possible is the best option. "


    When the cannon rang, the tsarist government mobilized millions of troops, and the daily military expenditure was an astronomical figure.


    Self-raising is impossible, and Russian finances have never been rich. In order to wage this war, the Tsarist government has owed huge foreign debts.


    If this war continues, government finances will soon be exhausted again. At that time, the Treasury Department will have to find a way again. Kristanval is a smart man. He is very aware that it is too difficult for the Tsarist government to raise money now.


    If there was no failure on the battlefield, but the war failed because of finances, the gangster of finances would be guilty. As the Chancellor of the Treasury, he was the first to bear the brunt, or he would be drawn to the guillotine to calm the people''s anger.


    Moreover, the borrowed money must be repaid. The loan was mortgaged this time. If the pocket is too clean to perform the debt, the land must be cut and paid off.


    Once this happens, it is the Treasury that finally takes the lead. As the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kristanval can''t help but be in a hurry.


    For him, this war is a dangling "doomsword", which may be cut off at any time and kill him.


    Not only is the Ministry of Finance anxious to end the war, many interest groups within the Tsarist government also want to end the war at an early date.


    The war has done too much damage to the economy, and many industries cannot operate normally, which undoubtedly cuts everyone''s financial path.


    Ivanov shook his head: "His thought is too simple. The increase in the difficulty of a decisive battle in Warsaw is not a little bit.


    If you choose a strategic adventure in order to pursue a quick decision, then you will hit the enemy''s trick.


    In the event of an accident that would cause heavy losses to our army, who can take responsibility? "


    Explanation is impossible. In the context of political correctness, many things cannot be said. Marshal Ivanov can only choose a hard cap.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Kristanval sneered: "It is not your military who is in charge of the affairs on the battlefield. Is it because our Treasury is not responsible? Or let us direct it!"


    There are many people who want to make a quick decision, including Alexander II. Everyone didn''t say it, mainly because they were worried that forcing the military to decisive in advance would lead to the failure of the war, and no one was willing to take on this responsibility.


    Kristanval couldn''t help it, the tsarist government''s finances were too bad, and the cost of the war was too great.


    The war funding raised by the Ministry of Finance will last for another year, but can the war end within one year?


    If he has not experienced the last Russian-Prussian war, Kristanval may say yes. After experiencing it for himself, Kristanval is no longer optimistic.


    As a military junior, Kristanval doesn''t think it important to change a decisive battle site. The big deal is that the casualties are a little bigger. Anyway, gray animals are worthless and they can afford to lose.


    Marshal Ivanov sarcastically said: "This is a good suggestion. Since Marquis Kristanval is so energetic, then I will abdicate and let Xianxian be good!"


    At this point, Ivanov knew very well that he could not give in. Taking a step back is not the vast sky, but the abyss.


    Direct hard cap is not the best choice, it will offend many people. But compared to the risk of an early decisive battle, he felt it was safer to offend people.


    This is the era of war. It belongs to the military''s most powerful era. No one can touch him, a marshal with great achievements.


    Seeing the escalation of the quarrel, Alexander II waved his hand: "Well, stop this problem. Marshal, let''s talk about your battle plan first!"


    There is no doubt that this short episode was won with the insistence of Marshal Ivanov.


    In the face of the financial crisis and the risk of war failure, Alexander II chose to face the financial crisis. He could not afford the risk of war failure.


    As long as the war is won, the financial crisis can always be resolved. It really doesn''t work, it''s a big deal again. Once born and cooked twice, I''ll be used to it.


    The only trouble is the territories mortgaged out, but these are minor problems. The big deal is to make up for the losses from the enemy. The Vienna government is not unwilling to accept land exchange.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Ivanov replied solemnly: "Now the enemy has deployed traps in Warsaw, waiting for us to jump inside.


    To be on the safe side, we decided to take the Lithuanian region first, to cover the enemy forces in the Baltic region from behind, and to release the enemy''s military threat to St. Petersburg first. "


    After hearing this answer, many people nodded with satisfaction, and the generals hit Estonia, not far from St. Petersburg.


    This made the official grandmasters unable to sleep well, for fear that the enemy would come to the city one day. If it were not for the insistence of Alexander II, the tsarist government would have moved to Moscow.


    No one would object to the priority removal of the threat from St Petersburg, even Alexander II, who would not be too safe to live in.


    After a pause, Marshal Ivanov continued: "The situation on the battlefield will change again after the Lithuanian region is restored.


    Considering the logistical pressure, the command plans to launch a full-scale offensive on the southern line and use troops along the border between the Austrian and Austrian borders to facilitate the supply of supplies from Austria nearby.


    In the back, we just need to step by step to make steady progress, relying on our strength to directly kill the enemy. "


    One word is "steady". According to Ivanov''s military deployment, the Russian army may have a hard time achieving a world-beating victory, and it will not have a shocking defeat.


    Of course, the sequelae are also very serious, and the price to be paid is a bit tragic. At the same time as defeating the enemy, the Russian Empire will also have great vitality.


    Alexander II asked with concern: "Is there a way to reduce our losses? If we continue to fight like this, we will still suffer heavy losses."


    After a moment of contemplation, Ivanov held the headquarters and pointed in the direction of the map of the Nordic Federation, saying: "The easiest way is to involve the Nordic Federation in the war.


    We have contained the enemy''s main force. As long as they send troops to attack Berlin, they can end the war within a month.


    Of course, the same is true for Austria and the German Federation. The enemy''s rear was very empty, and only 50,000 troops could win Berlin. "


    This was an awkward plan, and the Tsarist government''s plan to win over the Nordic Federation failed under the destruction of John Bull.


    As for Austria and the German Confederation, don''t even think about it. This is impossible. Even the promise of even greater benefits is useless.


    Not to mention international relations, nationalists would not agree in the first place.


    If Austria wants to unify the German region, it cannot do without the support of nationalists, and the Vienna government will not fight against public opinion.


    The German Confederation is even more miserable. With a bunch of internal states, the central government dares to chaos, and people will become independent in minutes.


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 Chapter 690： Lunatics and geniuses

    It turns out that the tactics that work best for you are the best.


    Marshal Ivanov used his troops completely in a regular manner, forged tough, and fought hard, and could hardly find any bright spots. Rather than wait for the loss of fighter jets rather than take military risks.


    Encountering such a conservative enemy, even Mooch, known as the Prussian "God of War," was powerless.


    The situation on the front lines did not follow the planned script, and the Berlin government also increased pressure, and various non-discussions continued to emerge.


    Even some old-school generals publicly attacked Mowchy''s commanding ability, demanding that he be responsible for the defeat of the Smolinsk battle, as if changing a commander, the general army can turn the situation around.


    Fortunately, William I was not a soft-spoken master, and firmly supported Marshal Mao Qi, otherwise the generals would have to change.


    Purely from a tactical point of view, the general army has always won more and lost less, and its record is very beautiful.


    Unfortunately, behind the victory, there were also painful casualties. The potential of war between the two countries is completely different. The tsarist government has three times the capacity to bear military losses than the Berlin government.


    The Popo Federation seems to have a population of more than 30 million. Their real combat effectiveness is still an army of people in the core areas of Prussia.


    Although the people in Poland also support this war, the ethnic composition of the region is very complex, with many ethnic minorities, and internal conflicts may not be smaller than external conflicts.


    The dual empire was not so easy to integrate, the time for the establishment of the Pope Federation was too short, and the Berlin government had not had time to clarify internal contradictions, let alone unified languages.


    The government failed to solve the problem and inevitably brought it into the army. It is similar to the original Austro-Hungarian Empire in time and space, and it tests the command and coordination ability very much.


    The combat effectiveness of a single unit is 10, and the combined combat effectiveness of the two units is not 20. Instead, it becomes 20 * 90% * 90% = 16.2. By analogy, the combined forces of the three units have become 21.87. The more the battle drops, the faster.


    Mao Qi took these pig teammates to the battlefield, and it is already very good to be able to play in the record. If you really change people, you may have hit the **** long ago.


    The Royal Palace in Berlin is now holding a conference about the future of the Popo Federation.


    "Expand? Or not?"


    Since the outbreak of the war, the Commonwealth Federation has been expanding its army, with its total strength expanding from the original 416,000 to the current 1.668 million.


    The expansion in this discussion is naturally not a routine supplementary increase of more than 100,000 troops per month, but "whether or not an immediate mobilization is required."


    No way, such a large-scale war will always be insufficient.


    Not all troops can be put on the battlefield, and most of the expanded army are recruits, which require necessary military training.


    After the training is completed, it does not mean that these soldiers can all go to the battlefield. Logistics needs to be maintained. Coastal areas also need to be defended by troops. Cossack cavalry who cross the border also need troops to siege.


    In addition, supplementary soldiers also account for a large proportion, and will be gradually added to the traumatic troops to protect the combat effectiveness of the main force.


    The 1.668 million troops of the Commonwealth of the Popo Federation are really half capable of being able to engage in front-line operations. This ratio is already very high, which is enough to prove the organizational capacity of the Berlin government.


    Insufficient troops make it easy to lose money on the battlefield. Although Ivanov is conservative in his use of soldiers, he does not lack the ruthlessness of "one will succeed and the other is dead."


    Behind the war of attrition is the total strength of the Russian Empire that is about to break through the three million mark. Even if the Russian army loses more on the battlefield than in exchange, but relying on its quantitative advantage, they still have a strategic advantage.


    ...


    Mao Qi: "I oppose the extreme mobilization now. The war does not depend on more people. We will never be Russian opponents if we work hard.


    The adverse situation on the battlefield is only temporary. The Russians seem to have an advantage, but the political pressure that Ivanov faces is also increasing behind the advantage.


    Victory is most easily lost. According to Ivanov''s style of play, even if the Russians win the war, they will be greatly injured.


    After paying millions of people''s casualties, the final harvest was nothing but debts.


    It is said that the Tsarist government mortgaged Austria to the Balkans and most of Ukraine.


    With the current strength of the Russian Empire, if they do not want to cede these areas to Austria, they must find a way to pay off their debts.


    Ivanov''s tactics seemed secure, but he actually worked in Austria. After the war, the tsarist government was unable to pay its debts, and it was necessary to cede a large number of territories to pay off the debt. I don''t believe the tsarist government can accept it.


    As long as we win a few more battles, it seems that the overall situation is set, and the Tsarist government will force Ivanov to come out and fight with us, or replace him. "


    The government advocates expansion, but the boss of the military opposes it. Such weird things are rare in world history, but now they really happen.


    Mao Qi is very clear that his decision will make many military generals dissatisfied. After all, expansion is the best opportunity for promotion.


    But there was no way. The war went very fiercely. The general forces had to pay at least tens of thousands each month and as many as 100,000 casualties.


    Extreme mobilization seems to solve the problem of insufficient troop strength. In fact, it is not the case at all. The Federation ¡¯s manpower is limited. Extreme mobilization is only at the expense of later mobilization capabilities.


    Originally, it was trying to entice the enemy to go deeper, engage a large number of troops, and leave it at home. How could the tsarist government relax its vigilance?


    Do not relax your vigilance and let Ivanov''s guy continue to command. The two sides have been struggling to consume. The first thing that cannot be sustained is the Federation of Popo.


    What''s more, the newly-formed troops will not be able to form a combat force in the short term, and they will not be able to initiate a decisive battle. In addition to increasing consumption, it does not help the battle.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman: "Hello Marshal, I admit that you make sense, but don''t forget that there is international power.


    The negotiations between us and the London government have achieved initial results. Diplomatically, they have already done so, and the threat of the Nordic Federation is gone.


    If we mobilize three million troops, the Tsarist government will need to mobilize on a larger scale if it wants to maintain its military advantage.


    So how many troops will they mobilize, is it 5 million or 6 million?


    The army is a swallow of gold. We have the financial support of Britain and France. It will not be a problem for another year. How long can the Tsarist government persist?


    I don''t think Austria will support the Russians indefinitely. They have invested enough capital, and must consider the issue of cost recovery.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released goodwill to the Government of Vienna, and we have made major concessions instead of seeking Russians to mortgage their territories and supporting them in obtaining Constantinople.


    Of course, these may not move them, but it is enough to stabilize Austria. As long as the Vienna government is shaken, the tsarist government will not be able to maintain its military advantage because of lack of funds.


    The enemy has no superior force, and I believe His Excellency Marshal has a way to defeat them. This is much less risky than waiting for the enemy to make a mistake. "


    Behind the seemingly bland, in fact, is the game of power. According to the government''s intention to expand the army and rely on the financial support to suspend the Russians, the protagonist who led the war changed from the military to the government.


    If you analyze it carefully, you will find that there is also a British shadow behind it. The sudden shot by the London government gave the Berlin government a chance to seize control.


    Mochi growled: "Crazy! Jeffrey, you are such a lunatic!


    She pinned her hopes on the British. Do you really think the British will always support us?


    Hold Austria?


    Oh god!


    Jeffrey, how dare you think!


    Participate in the game between England and Olympics, and want to play with them in applause. Do you think our troubles are not big enough? "


    It wasn''t Mao Qi''s pessimism, it was Jeffrey''s plan that was too idealistic. Everything is built on the premise of Britain and Austria, following their script.


    If the British do not continue to provide loans, or because of the game between Britain and Austria, the Vienna government continues to provide loans to the Tsarist government, which will bring disaster to the Pope Federation.


    Countries and countries are also different. The financial resources of Britain and Austria are not comparable to that of Russia and Russia. As long as the benefits are large enough, it is not impossible to fetch hundreds of millions for an agent war.


    Jeffrey Friedman sneered: "Hello, Marshal, you think more, the risk is not as great as you think.


    If you know how much we owe the British, you understand why the London government supports us.


    The principal amount alone is as high as 210 million pounds, which is only loans and bonds. We still owe 140 million pounds to British companies, and this number is increasing at a rate of 600,000 pounds per day.


    If interest is calculated, we need to repay nearly ¡ê 600 million of British debt. If creditors don''t want to lose their money, they will find ways to get the London government to support us. "


    This explanation made Mao Qi startled. He never dreamed that the Berlin government would owe such a huge debt, let alone that debt would have such great benefits.


    Of course, the benefits are only temporary. When it came time to repay the money, it was their turn to cry.


    He paused and calmed his emotions. "What about Austria? Don''t tell me, we also owe them huge debts."


    Jeffrey Friedman smiled slightly: "Of course not. Austrian bankers are not optimistic about us at all, they lent money to the Russians.


    No debt impact, but exchange of interests is possible. In international politics, as long as the interests are sufficient, the enemy and friends can change. "


    Jeffrey Friedman''s self-confidence didn''t move Mao Qi again, but just shook his head: "Her Count, your dream should wake up.


    Theoretically, after we withdrew from the German Federation, we could indeed trade with Austria and support them in annexing the German Federation in exchange for their neutrality in this war.


    But do you think we have a choice? Will the British agree? Will the French agree? "


    This is the aftermath of too much debt, and the British people don''t take the money easily. There are countries that do nothing with money, but the Popo Federation is not one of them.


    The London government is now willing to support the Commonwealth Federation. In addition to cracking down on the Russians, it is more to restrict Austria and hinder German regional unification.


    If it is found that the Berlin government has to compromise with Austria on this issue, John Niu will not be surprised.


    The reserves of the Commonwealth Pope are all kept in London. The British government can make Mark into waste paper at any time, and the Berlin government has no choice at all.


    ...


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 Chapter 691： Chips

    No matter how many calculations there are, the war still has to be divided on the battlefield. At the same time as the diplomatic game between the two countries, the Battle of Lithuania also broke out.


    At this time, Mao Qi was already in an awkward position. Whether or not to fight the enemy in Lithuania is a tangled issue.


    The Russian navy has been stagnant for more than ten years and has long lagged behind the times. But this old fleet is not comparable to the pocket version of the Pope Federation navy.


    Different times in the past, both sides of the Russian Federation and the Russian Federation have made preparations for this war. The Tsarist government has hoarded a large number of strategic materials in St. Petersburg, and there is no shortage of materials for a year and a half.


    In this context, the advantages of sea power can be brought into full play. Ivanov is now launching the Lithuanian campaign to take advantage of these advantages.


    After losing the right to the sea, he ran to the Baltic coast to battle against the enemy, or when the enemy was ready, Mao Qi said: He is not crazy.


    The problem is that war is not something you can''t fight without thinking. The Russians have already launched an offensive. Unless they give up areas such as Lithuania and Latvia, they will have to fight hard.


    Giving up is impossible, and once the Lithuanian region falls, the war will again burn to East Prussia. All the fruits of the first Russian-Prussian war will be lost.


    If he changed his enemies, Mao Qi might dare to look for a chance to break the enemy, but unfortunately met Ivanov, who is known for his conservative nature, and it would have no effect at all.


    Warsaw, Popo Federal Command


    "Marshal, why don''t we launch an offensive from Belarus to counterattack Smolinsk and force the enemy to abandon the Lithuanian campaign plan?" A middle-aged officer suggested


    Europe does not have the allusion "Wei Wei to rescue Zhao", but similar war templates are still needed.


    Mao Qi shook his head: "Useless, the enemy deployed thirty infantry divisions and two cavalry divisions in Belarus. We have no chance at all."


    If in the field, Mao Qi had the confidence to kill this enemy army, but this is impossible. In the style of Ivanov, these Russian troops will definitely choose to stay in defense.


    If it were to go all the way, no matter the time was too late, this precious mobile force in Mao Qi''s hands would have been consumed. People are gone, what should we do?


    Looking at the deployment of Russian troops marked on the map, Mao Qi sighed deeply. Since the outbreak of the Second Russian-Prussian War, the generals have fought very hard.


    It is not that they do not work hard, the problem is that there is no room to play at all. Although the combat effectiveness of the general army is slightly stronger, this gap is still limited, and the Russian army can make up with the quantity.


    After hesitating for a moment, Mao Qi pointed at the map: "Order the troops on the northern line to give up Latvia and retreat to Lithuania."


    Win first is not win, the winner is the winner. Moki is ready for another East Prussian battle. The loss is okay. The most important thing is to be a winner.


    ...


    On the battlefield, the two countries are fighting wit and valiantly. On the diplomatic front, the two countries are filled with smoke. Vienna has once again become a battleground between the two countries. The Austrian Foreign Ministry is lively and the Sch?nbrunn Palace is lively.


    In order to avoid trouble, Franz thanked her behind closed doors. There is no way to talk too much, and the emperor is worried. The best way is to not see the guests.


    Franz once again found trouble with relatives, not to say that these people did not understand the rules, crooked, and meddled, but it would be easier to do so.


    There are few fools who can mix their heads. They are also skilled at lobbying. Most of them pass a word or knock on the drum.


    Some want the Russians to win, some want the Popo Federation to win, and others just want to test Franz''s position and judge the government''s decision-making direction.


    This is a matter that cannot be determined. It is never the emperor''s decision to decide the direction of a country. All large and small domestic interest groups are participants.


    This is part of the European political game. For example, if you want to promote a bill or resolution, it is not just Franz who wants to do it. Usually, you first use these channels to release the news and test the outside reaction.


    Or it is suggested that these people propose to the government, which is equivalent to the emperor''s royal microphone, so that the emperor will not end the game in person.


    The Russian-Prussian war involves too much, including: the future pattern of continental Europe, the process of unification of the German region, a large number of political and economic interests ...


    The more involved, the more interest groups are involved, and the more people are concerned.


    Franz didn''t want to make a statement in advance, so he hid naturally. The emperor could hide, but senior government officials couldn''t, the Prime Minister Felix''s hairline moved back a lot.


    ...


    At the Prime Minister''s Observatory in Vienna, Federal Minister Pope Friedman eloquently said: "World peace is facing serious challenges, and the European international order is being ..."


    Felix frowned: "Sir, Lord, don''t say these words without nutrition, our time is precious and there is no need to waste it like this."


    Impatient, showing naked, Felix was really annoyed, and he was too lazy to listen to diplomatic rhetoric.


    Friedman was not upset, and similar things were not once or twice. As a professional diplomat, he still knows how to restrain his emotions and does not bring personal feelings into his work.


    "His Prime Minister, a powerful Russian empire is not a good choice for Europe and the world, and your country''s interests ..."


    Without waiting for Friedman to finish, Felix interrupted directly: "Not only the Russian Empire, a powerful Popo Federation is also not good for us. You must know that rulebreakers are often more annoying.


    A staunch big Germanist will naturally not have a favorable opinion of the existence of secession. The existence of the Popo Federation is, in the eyes of the German nationalists, a tumor.


    The Prime Minister Felix is ??a German leader introduced by Austria. Anti-university is necessary, and naturally he does not need to give face.


    However, everything is possible before politics. As long as the interests are enough, there is nothing to talk about.


    "Ruler-breaker" This is a joke. No one is better than anyone. If Austrian rules are followed, Austria will not have a current foundation.


    It''s just that the Vienna government is the rule maker and left itself a back door early. It looks less ugly.


    A little embarrassed, Friedman flashed a flash of light in his mind and then recovered. My heart had been scolded for a long time, and I was almost routine.


    This is a diplomatic meeting. The bad attitude of Prime Minister Felix, is it not a diplomatic means?


    After going through this episode, Friedman didn''t have the heart to continue to circle, he was afraid that he couldn''t stand his heart.


    "His Prime Minister, we are sincere. As long as your country will stop supporting the Russians, Ukraine and the Russian Balkans will be yours after the war."


    When it comes to interest, Felix''s attitude has eased a bit, and he asks in wonder: "Sincerity, where is it? Why don''t I see it?"


    Take the territories of the Russians as sincerity, and we have to send troops to take it ourselves. It is really amazing that your country has such sincerity! "


    There is no need to do anything, the Federation of Popo supports Austria''s acquisition of Ukraine and the Russian Balkans. It seems to take advantage, but it is a hidden mystery.


    The two Russian-Prussian wars have completely awakened the Berlin government. The Russian Empire is an invincible Xiaoqiang. Even if it wins this war, it will soon be revived.


    After so many cycles, they don''t have to do anything. To achieve a stable and international environment, we must find people to share hatred.


    The ideal ally is the Ottoman Empire, but unfortunately this mud can''t help the wall, it really doesn''t matter.


    The second is the Nordic Federation. Unfortunately, they offended the Danes. With the Danes pulling their hind legs, it is impossible for the Nordic Federation to form an alliance with them.


    Then there are the countries in Central Asia and the Far East Empire, which are similar to the Ottoman Empire, and they are not important, and they won''t play much role in pulling them together.


    Austria was not in the category of allies of the Berlin government, but the situation was too strong. In order to win the war, they must let the Vienna government give up supporting the Russians.


    After being demolished, Friedman was not upset, and still smiled and said, "Sir Prime Minister, you can''t say that. We damaged the Tsarist government in the war, and your country''s occupation of these areas is an armed march.


    If your country wishes, you can take it directly with the Volga River and we will support it. "


    Felix shook his head. When he opened the map, he knew what the "Volga River" was. Can Austria reach out?


    "We don''t have as good an appetite as your country. Russia-Austria friendship has a long history and we have no interest in the territory of the Russian Empire."


    This is true. Felix has no interest in Russian territory, and the government of Vienna has no intention of peeping.


    Of course, if the Russians don''t want it, they have to send it over, and everyone will not refuse.


    After hesitating for a moment, it seemed to be a fierce mental struggle, and Friedman said slowly: "What about the German Federation?


    As long as your country stops supporting the Russians, we will no longer oppose your country''s annexation of the German Federation. "


    The implication is that Felix has heard it. In other words, "don''t oppose it anymore": Don''t support, don''t oppose, Austria defaults to annex the German Federation.


    Frankly, Prime Minister Felix was moved. However, it did not show that, according to the current situation, the Berlin government can give such a commitment is the limit.


    For the same thing, the Tsarist government changed, and the unprepared people directly expressed their support.


    There is no doubt that Alexander II was determined to win the war.


    For the Russian empire, continental hegemony is the future, and for now, war is won first.


    The same is true for the Commonwealth, but they are too much influenced by the British and cannot do that.


    "Your proposal has no value. If it were replaced by your sincerity in 1853, it would have been resolved.


    Until now, do you think your position is still important? As far as I know, the wounds of your last war have not been licked clean.


    After this war, how long will your country need to cultivate, twenty or thirty years?


    We really need to take action. What if you are against it? Do you dare to fight on the battlefield? "


    This is not disdain, reality is so cruel. Winning the war is just the beginning. The Federation of Popo wants to restore its strength and it has a long way to go.


    Can''t I bet all my family in order to interfere in Austria?


    With Colombia''s lesson in the past, no one can guarantee that the Vienna government will change its mind.


    The chip also depends on the time it was thrown out. Even if something worthy of value appears at the wrong time, it is worthless.


    Friedman''s expression changed slightly, and he recovered: "The Prime Minister, it depends on what you think. If these conditions do not make you tempted, then what if the Russians won the war?


    Throughout the world, there are not many threats to your country, and the Russian Empire is just one of them.


    How long did it take for Alexander II to reform and the Russians went out of the last war? Would you be relieved if you let them win the war and continue to develop?


    The tsarist government''s greed for land is endless. When you open the map, you know how long the border between your country and the Russian Empire is, and friction in the future is inevitable.


    Rather than leaving a hidden danger, remove them now. Your country can also take the opportunity to enter the Black Sea. It is a matter of time to turn the Black Sea into an inland sea with your strength, and no one has the ability to stop it. "


    Friedman expressed the concerns of the Vienna government that the Russians have great development potential, and no one knows what kind of pregnancy will be born in such a huge territory.


    By contrast, the threat from the Popo Federation is much smaller. Even if they win the war, they will not be able to eat much with their national strength. It will take at least decades to become a true great power.


    This is still the ideal state, and Austria has come step by step. The Vienna government knows the difficulty of national integration more than anyone.


    It can be said that the more the Pope Federation captures the population from the Russian Empire, the more serious the ethnic problems in the country will be.


    The dual empire is not so easy to play. An active Polish nation is enough. Adding more nations to it, what is the difference from the original Austro-Hungarian Empire?


    It is not even as good as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At least the Hapsburg family has operated for hundreds of years. The rule has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.


    After a moment of silence, Felix shook his head: "Her Excellency, you are wrong. Austria has always been neutral and has never supported the Russians.


    What you see is just normal commercial trade. As a member of the free trade system, we will not interfere in the market.


    If your country wants to cut off the supplies of Russians, then spend money to buy them. As long as you buy all the supplies, Russians will naturally not be able to buy them. "


    Fredman''s face was gloomy. He knew very well that Felix had clearly tempted just now, but he refused, and did not even give him the opportunity for further negotiations.


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 Chapter 692： Anxious

    Refusal is inevitable. No matter how tempting the conditions offered by the Berlin government, it is essentially a white wolf with empty gloves.


    Moreover, the Russian-Prussian War is not as simple as it appears, but it is also full of British, French and Austrian games.


    At first, Britain and France supported the Commonwealth of Popo and Austria supported the Russian Empire. Now that the positions of Britain and Austria have not changed, the French have been passive.


    It''s all determined by the interests and can hit competitors. Why not?


    The French did not invest much in this war, and even if the Pope Federation defeated, their losses were limited.


    These economic losses can also be recovered through other aspects.


    For example: British companies are affected by debt, their operations are in trouble, or they are even bankrupt.


    Not to mention the benefits of competitors being damaged. Just watching the English unlucky, the French are justified.


    As the French Empire grew stronger, the pro-British era was over. Increasing conflicts of interest have driven the two countries further and further.


    From the standpoint of France, in the long run, it is more in the interest of the Russians to win the war.


    The spheres of influence of the two countries are far apart, and the possibility of conflicts of interest is almost zero. A powerful Russian empire can also pin down Austria from behind.


    No matter how good Russia-Austria relations are, as long as the Russian empire is strong, the two countries will part ways, and national interests cannot be reversed by individual will.


    Doing nothing can hit two competitors at the same time, and the French government naturally knows what to choose.


    The British have their calculations, the French have their calculations, and Austria is naturally no exception.


    The strengthening of the Russian Empire is indeed a threat, but it is a potential threat in the future, which need not be considered for at least two or three decades.


    In the short term, Austria''s biggest rival is still Britain and France. The Commonwealth Federation defeated, debt default became inevitable, and the British economy will certainly be greatly affected.


    The French economy is not much better. On the surface, they have not invested much, and their losses are within the controllable range. Unfortunately, the French economy itself has problems.


    The market was prosperous during the war, and the high cost of industrial raw materials was not a problem. After the Pu-Russian war ended, this problem should have erupted without these international orders.


    It is precisely this period that is the peak of industrial excess capacity in the world. When market competition is fierce, cost will become one of the core factors of market competition.


    Costs remain high. What does the French industry and business industry do to grab the market with British Olympics?


    Capital is profit-seeking, and interest will drive them from the manufacturing industry that does not make money to the financial industry, thereby changing the economic structure of France.


    This is not the first time that Austria has been deployed. After almost every economic crisis, the proportion of French manufacturing in the economy will decline.


    Fortunately, no one realized the importance of manufacturing this year, or else the Paris government would have been anxious.


    Of course, anxious eyes are fast now. In the era when the tertiary industry has not developed, it is the manufacturing industry that can create jobs.


    Shrinking industrial capacity will inevitably lead to a decline in employment. Can''t these people always rush to farm?


    The land in France has long been the owner. There are quite a few overseas colonies. The question is whether the French people are willing to go?


    Unfortunately, due to the influence of marine culture, the French people prefer to stay in the city rather than go to the colonies to open up wasteland.


    This has been proven for a long time, both in time and space, and now, French immigrants are not enthusiastic.


    The economy is not good, and everyone controls spontaneous birth control. Condem has invented a major contribution to the family planning work in France.


    The stress is naturally less when you are born less. Anyway, the life of the people at the bottom of this year is short, and there is no need to consider the issue of old age. It is not important whether there is a next generation.


    The decline in the birth rate is a long-term problem, and the harm will not be reflected in a short time. The social crisis brought by the economy is unavoidable.


    The merger of France and Italy was less than ten years old. During the period of good economic development, many contradictions were covered up. Once the economic crisis breaks out, it will erupt.


    In a sense, this is also France''s weakest moment. In just a few years, the Italian people had not returned to their hearts, and Napoleon IV''s rule was not stable at all.


    If they are allowed to run in for decades and figure out a method of ruling that suits them, Greater France is the true "Mediterranean Empire" and the threat will be huge.


    ...


    The battlefield was at a disadvantage, and Austria could not be persuaded diplomatically, and the French were reluctant to increase investment, and the pressure of the Berlin government increased.


    On October 12, 1880, the Berlin government launched an expanded mobilization plan. All healthy men between the ages of 16 and 50 must participate in militia training and be ready to be recruited at any time.


    It can be seen that the Berlin government is so anxious and not so trusting in Maoqi. Although no extreme mobilization has been carried out, relevant preparations have already begun.


    "Extreme mobilization" tests the organizational ability of a country. Not everyone is willing to go to the battlefield, which requires a lot of work.


    Either the primitive feudal era, the area of ??the rule was limited, and the lord ordered that all serfs took up their weapons to the battlefield.


    Either they are severely humiliated and nationalism is flourishing, and everyone is willing to fight for the country; or they have encountered difficulties in survival and must use their weapons to gain space for themselves.


    None of these Popo federations can rely on the government''s organizational capabilities. After all, war is not just about bringing people together, but also military training. At the same time, logistics supplies must be guaranteed.


    Palace of vienna


    Putting down the information in his hands, Franz asked: "How many troops can the maximum mobilize if the Pope Federation mobilizes?"


    After pondering for a while, Chief of Staff Albrecht slowly responded: "According to the analysis of the data we have collected, the Popo Federation can mobilize up to 6 million people."


    "Six million people" is not a six million army. People and the army are two concepts. Not everyone can become a qualified soldier.


    This "six million" simply ruled out physical disabilities and illnesses, proving that the Popo Federation has six million age-appropriate men.


    It is impossible to train these people into the army. The reason is very simple. There are still many positions in society that need people, and they are still indispensable.


    Government agencies, hospitals, schools, military enterprises, scientific research institutions ...


    In addition to these positions, there are a large number of special classes. Not aristocracy, European nobles will go to the battlefield, and the glory of the nobles will not allow them to flinch at this time.


    The reluctance to serve in the military is mainly capitalists, middle class, small businessmen, experts and scholars ... These people are rich, have social status, and are unwilling to die on the battlefield.


    If the Berlin government included them in the scope of service, it is estimated that the country will be upset.


    After deducting all of this, the Berlin government can really mobilize. After the mobilization, they must be screened to kick out some that are not suitable for the army.


    How many people are left in the end depends on the screening criteria of the Berlin government. There may be three million or four million. Before the limit of mobilization, no one knows how many troops the Federation of Popo can mobilize.


    However, whether it is three million or four million, this number is to shock the world.


    The areas where the two countries are at war are also limited. When the input force reaches a certain level, it will reach the limit of the battlefield and cannot be increased indefinitely.


    After reaching the battlefield capacity limit, the Russian army can no longer maintain its military strength on the battlefield, and Ivanov''s conservative tactics will be difficult to play.


    Theoretically, as long as the general army has three million troops and not only two million can be invested in the front line, Maoqi can defeat the Russians.


    Franz asked puzzled: "Why, you don''t like the extreme mobilization of the Popo Federation?"


    Chief of Staff Albrecht nodded, explaining: "The military power of the same country is not the same. Once the Popo Federation has carried out extreme mobilization, the combat effectiveness of the general army will drop sharply.


    Insufficient officers, lack of training of soldiers, and decline in the quality of the troop sources, combined with so many factors, the combat effectiveness of the general army may be pulled to the same level as the Russian army.


    What the elite troops can do, the ordinary army simply cannot accomplish.


    The combat effectiveness of the troops has fallen sharply, and commanders need to spend the appropriate time, and the most lacking on the battlefield is time.


    The Tsarist government can now exchange money with the Popo Federation, and so will the future. It is not even necessary to win the war, as long as it can cause heavy casualties to the general army, defeating the war can also win the war.


    Unless Mao Qi can make an amazing exchange ratio, they will sooner or later be piled up by the Russian tactics.


    On this issue, I agree with Mao Qi. The advantage of the general army lies in its motive force. Blind expansion is equivalent to giving up this advantage. "


    This is also a warning to Austria. If you want to play the sea and sea tactics, you should learn that the Russians value the quantity and not the quality. If you want to have both, let''s wash and sleep!


    Maybe two or three million army officers, Austria can reserve in advance. Once this number rises to five million, six million, or even after tens of millions, reserve in advance and dream!


    Train all active soldiers into officers? Think very beautiful, in fact there is a gap between people, not everyone can become a qualified officer.


    An excellent soldier does not mean that he can become an excellent officer. Many people are only suitable as soldiers.


    Even if it takes the resources to cultivate, it will even cap at most. After retiring for a few years, he was returned to the prototype.


    This distress did not bother Franz for a long time, and he was relieved to think about his competitors. The advantages and disadvantages are all contrasted, and you don''t need to do the best, as long as you are better than your competitors.


    Franz was not ready to be Napoleon No. 2. Austria did not need to fight the entire European continent alone. When it encountered a single enemy, it did not need so many troops.


    After a little thought, Franz made a decision: "The Federation of Popo has not reached its limit. This war still has to be fought. The weapons technology originally planned to be sold is temporarily put on hold."


    Although the new weapon could make the war more violent, Franz did not dare to let it go. Austria wanted to defeat both Russia and Russia, not to bring the Federation of Poland and Poland back.


    The same weapons and equipment are placed in the hands of different people, and the combat effectiveness they can exert is also very different.


    Seeing Ivanov''s military use, he knew that it was a proper conservative. What kind of leadership is there is what kind of subordinates, the use of new weapons in the Russian army is certainly not as good as the general army.


    Whether it is a "machine gun" or a "mortar", these seemingly low-power weapons can have explosive lethality. If Mao Qi found the opportunity, he might be able to reverse a big battle.


    The Russians have a strong family base. It is not terrible to lose on the front line. The terrible thing is that the defeat of the war led to the change of the Tsarist government.


    Don''t look at Marshal Ivanov''s not many bright spots, but he is still the best commander in command of the Russian army. If you change people, who knows what kind of ghosts will come out.


    It is not that Franz underestimated the Russians, but the overall quality of their officers would be slightly lower, specifically in their education level.


    The high-ranking officers are good, and most of them have received comprehensive education. Many of the middle and lower-ranking officers have just received family military education, and the percentage of military officers trained by military schools is very low.


    Otherwise, an Austrian military student like Arden would not be able to become a general in just a few years. (Previously mentioned, Commander of the Guardian of Keveli)


    It''s not that an external monk is good at chanting sutras. The key is that compared to other people, his ability is really excellent, at least in theory.


    When conservative tactics are adopted, anyway, they are fighting in combat, requiring officers to exercise their personal capabilities, and this disadvantage is not obvious.


    If a new commander is changed and the mode of operation is changed, the officers on the front line need to freely exercise their personal command capabilities, and the Russians will have to suffer.


    A genius commander may emerge, but more are stupid.


    In the battle of millions of people, the individual strength is small, and it is not the very individual genius that determines the victory or defeat of the war, but many more stupid talents.


    Where is the genius without a fool? Miracles in military history are often created by both types of people.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, when I met with the British Minister yesterday, he brought news.


    As long as we stop supporting the Russians, the British government will recognize our annexation of the Russian Balkans, including Constantinople, after the war. "


    Franz rolled his eyes. What''s the matter? Does Austria''s annexation of the Russian Balkans need British recognition?


    It wasn''t Franz''s pride. From the beginning of the Suez Canal navigation, the influence of the British in the Mediterranean gradually declined, and the Balkans couldn''t get in their way.


    Austria really wants to annex these regions. The only obstacle in the real sense is the Russians. The "recognition" of the British will not affect the final result at all.


    For French, it''s pretty much the same, at least they have the ability to interfere. As for the British, when will the Royal Navy dare to go deep into the Adriatic Sea?


    However, this can also prove from the side that the London government is in a hurry. The French, who had been highly expected by them, now choose to sit back and watch. The British have insufficient chips in their hands.


    Franz: "Without Ukraine?"


    "No!" Weissenberg replied.


    Franz shook his head: "It seems that the consciousness of the London government has remained thirty years ago, and it wants to point and paint everywhere.


    Tell the British that Russia-Austria relations have a long history and we have no interest in Constantinople, so that they should not be provocative. "


    With or without interest, Austria must now be disinterested. Constantinople is not easy to take. Taking it means dying with the Russians and sharing hatred for the Popo Federation.


    Austria has occupied the Dardanelles, and Constantinople can only add icing on the cake. Apart from Constantinople, what else is there in the Russian Balkans?


    Bulgaria?


    It is now 1880, not 1850, and Bulgarian nationalism has flourished.


    The cultural customs of Bulgaria are very close to Russia, and the language is more communicable. The Tsarist government has not digested it. Franz does not think that Austria can easily assimilate the locals.


    To put it plainly, in addition to rose essential oil, Bulgaria has no shortage of other resources. Input and output are not proportional, and it is naturally difficult to raise interest.


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 Chapter 693： Shocking plan

    The Franz decision means the end of the honeymoon period between Britain and Austria, and conflicts between the two countries are bound to increase in the years to come.


    The world is large enough to feed billions of people; the world is small and small enough for two overlords.


    The world cannot accommodate it, let alone the European continent?


    With the revival of Austria, it is sooner or later to have a conflict of interest with the British. Even if there is no Russian-Prussian war, the two countries will still go opposite in other places.


    If the Suez Canal was not opened, Franz would still be afraid of the British. It''s different now. The Austrian Navy can enter the Arabian Sea directly, and there can be colonies along the way.


    If Britain and Austria really turn their heads, Austria can take a lose-lose approach. Drive the British out of the African continent, and by the way burn the war to the Indian Ocean.


    What India means to Britain, just look at productivity, and it''s almost the same as the British Isles.


    There is no doubt that this flatness is limited to the total economic volume. One is agriculture and the other is industry. The two are completely incomparable.


    This "the most dazzling gem in the crown of the British Empire" is unattainable in Austria, but it still has the ability to overturn the chessboard.


    Of course, "overturning the chessboard" is only a last resort. If it is done, Austria will be miserable.


    The American colonies need not be considered, and the colonies in the Nanyang region may not be able to be maintained. Most of the overseas markets have been lost, and it is difficult to restore vitality for decades.


    This is still optimistic. In case the British went mad, the Royal Navy''s main force killed it regardless, and chased the Austrian navy fiercely, and Franz was about to cry.


    Rationally, the chance of this happening is very low. The British feared that the French would sneak up on their homeland; Austria was also concerned that the French would take a paycheck and cut off the connection between the homeland and Austrian Africa.


    The strength of Austria is also based on the premise of the integration of the homeland and the colony. If the connection is cut off, it will not be much better than the German Empire that was blocked in time and space.


    ...


    Chief of Staff Albrecht proposed: "You, we must expand the navy in view of the current complex situation.


    If the British lose out in the Russian-Prussian war, the London government will definitely have to find it elsewhere, and future international conflicts will inevitably intensify, and the pressure on the navy will greatly increase.


    And the French are also worrying. Since the succession of Napoleon IV, the Paris government''s active participation in international affairs has fallen by a grade.


    In the past few years, it can be said that it was the internal struggle of the Paris government. No effort was taken into account in international affairs. Now Napoleon IV is in power. The Paris government has stabilized and it is not normal without movement. "


    Life without French is really uncomfortable. Originally, the French blocked the front to attract attention. The "Mediterranean Empire" conquered continental Europe, and Austria was obscured.


    With the silence of the Paris government, Austria had to stand up and fight with the British. Whether it is the "guano war" in South America or the general-Russian war in Europe, the British and Austrian are playing the game. The French just follow soy sauce.


    In this age of weak food, nothing can be solved by force. When the pressure is high, the army is expanded, and the problem is solved when the strength is in place.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl objected: "No, at least until the three-nation covenant expires, we must have a contractual spirit."


    The "contract spirit" is a joke. It is estimated that the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, did not take this as a thing, and at best they could only comfort themselves.


    It is precisely because it is not, it is extremely precious. Everyone attaches so much importance to it and often hangs on it.


    No breach of contract is not because everyone has a "contract spirit", mainly because it is not worth the breach. As long as the common interests of the three countries are greater than contradictions, there will be no breach of contract.


    The "Anglo-French-Austrian Covenant" has been renewed once. From the current situation, it is difficult to have a third alliance.


    However, it is difficult to say that the international situation is ever-changing and no one knows what will happen in the future. It would be unwise to brazenly tear up the covenant, which would make diplomacy narrower.


    Franz nodded: "The covenant has six months to expire, and if the contract is to be renewed, then the proportion of the three navies will be revised.


    Expansion of the navy will happen sooner or later, but there is no need to worry so much. Let the Navy Department plan first and put it in the annual budget for the following year. "


    Expansion has never been a simple matter, especially when expanding the navy, we must consider all factors.


    Unless it is during an arms race, the expansion of the Navy during normal times usually has to be discussed for several years. Not government efficiency, but mainly waiting for the budget.


    The government''s annual budget is determined in advance. It suddenly said that it would expand its army. Where does the money come from? It''s not the war years, of course, we must go according to the rules.


    ...


    If you know a test, it will accelerate the expansion of Austria and trigger an arms race in the future. It is estimated that the London government will not do anything.


    The future has not happened yet. Prime Minister Benjamin does not need to worry about for the time being, but the current Russian-Prussian war makes him worry.


    "How can the Popo Federation win this war?" This is a big problem. Land warfare is different from naval warfare, and the London government cannot intervene even if it wants to help.


    The weight of the British Army has not been as heavy as a month of casualties in the Russian-Prussian War.


    It was impossible to send troops, and the London government once again found that it was too difficult to interfere in continental Europe without a fight.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The Prime Minister, the Federation of Popo is not short of supplies and troops, and the situation is far worse than we imagined.


    The Commonwealth of Popo will not be defeated for at least one year. Winter is coming soon, and the war in the future is bound to slow down.


    This is an opportunity, and it is imperative to plan a second anti-Russian alliance. Austria is supporting the Russians, and it is difficult to win the war on the strength of the Popo Federation alone. "


    Benjamin asked puzzledly, "Isn''t the Foreign Ministry already doing this?"


    Edward explained: "The French are doing things in Annan. The far-eastern empire''s southern Xinjiang is unstable, and it has no power to contain the Russians.


    Although the Ottoman Empire had the intention to avenge the Russians, they only feared the Austrian response and required us to provide security. This also required France to participate.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs only said that the three Central Asian countries had been moved, but their strength was limited. Seeing that the Federation of Popo was at a disadvantage on the battlefield, they did not dare to place bets so early.


    We have tried the Paris government and it is very difficult to convince them. The best way now is to find an ally in the Pope Federation in Europe. "


    Prime Minister Benjamin asked in amazement: "You mean the German Federal Empire?"


    Then he denied: "No. The strength of the Germans is really good, but there are too many internal states, and Hanover can barely control the situation.


    If they are allowed to go to war with the Russian Federation, will the small states in the country still be upset?


    You should know what role Austria plays in this. Do n¡¯t be too busy, the German Federation will mess up first, then it ¡¯s troublesome. "


    The German Federal Empire is an important chess piece of Britain on the European continent. Its main role is to block Austria''s unification of the German region. For this reason, the London government also promoted the Rhineland transaction case, but it cannot be abandoned casually.


    Edward laughed: "Of course it is not possible to let the Germans directly participate in the war, but what about the Pope Federation joining the German Federal Empire?"


    If the news spreads, there will be a major earthquake in the entire European continent, which is simply subverting the current international order.


    The merger of the German Federal Empire and the Commonwealth Federation is not as simple as 1 + 1 = 2. The two advantages complement each other and make up for their own shortcomings. This means that another top power has emerged after Britain, France, and Austria.


    Although this new empire is slightly inferior to the three great powers, and its comprehensive national strength also surpasses the Russian empire, winning this war is naturally not a problem.


    The key is that the post-war European landscape will undergo earth-shaking changes, Austria ¡¯s German unification strategy is broken, and the French ¡¯s eastward strategy is also bankrupt.


    Prime Minister Benjamin shook his head: "This is impossible, the Austrians will not agree. The Vienna government will definitely intervene, unless you can make the French hold them back.


    For French people, it is also detrimental to others. At that point, most of the Paris government will choose to join forces with Austria to share the Central European region. "


    In the face of interests, competitors and allies can also transform each other. France and Austria also have a history, and no one can guarantee that they will not cooperate for the second time.


    Edward said firmly, "It''s man-made. The strength of France and Austria is growing too fast. If they continue to do so, one of them will have the ability to threaten us.


    If France and Austria join forces to divide the Central European region, the outbreak of the French-Austrian war will not be far away, and the German nationalists will not allow the French to rule the German region.


    If it is done well, France and Austria will suffer great vitality, and the situation in Europe will once again be brought back on track. "


    This is a conspiracy and a conspiracy. Nationalism is a double-edged sword. It can kill the enemy and hurt itself.


    Benjamin asked again: "How did the master-slave problem be solved after the Pod merger?"


    This is the most realistic question. The Popo Federation is stronger, and it is definitely not willing to be a vassal; the German Federal Empire is the same. How can the emperor retreat?


    Edward: "Of course, there is no master-slave, and the continent''s election system for the Holy Roman Empire continues. Considering the special circumstances now, the Pope Federation needs to make concessions, such as: abandoning the election of the emperor.


    We do not need a strong empire in Central Europe. The merged German Federal Empire, preferably a loose alliance with a certain strength.


    A weak central government and a large state can not integrate itself. Such a political system is more conducive to European stability.


    Only such countries can be accepted by France and Austria. Don''t worry that the Berlin government will refuse, they have no choice at all. "


    ...


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 Chapter 694： Ba snake

    The shocking idea of ??the British directly shocked the Berlin government.


    The annexation of the German Federation was their dream, but the reality did not allow it. In order to avoid being mixed and beaten, the Berlin government has suppressed this year.


    I did not expect that the British actually proposed it, but this time it was not the Commonwealth that annexed the German Empire, but the Commonwealth that annexed the Commonwealth.


    The order is lost, and the nature is different. The Russian-Prussian War continues, and the Berlin government has no confidence in the conditions and has to give up its leadership.


    William I had a headache. Compromising was not so easy to say. Europe is a legal place.


    Although the German Federal Empire is nicknamed the "Comedy Empire" by the people, it is also a well-known empire. The Pope Federation is now an ordinary state.


    Moreover, in this context, who knows whether the other party will take advantage of the fire and rob, for example: demand to split the Popo Federation and join in the name of Prussia and Poland.


    Or further separated the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein and weakened the power of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman persuaded: "His Majesty, judging from the current situation on the battlefield, we are in an extremely disadvantaged state.


    Belarus was lost, and Lithuania was mostly occupied. The Warren area captured earlier no longer exists, and the enemy is less than 150 kilometers away from Warsaw.


    We soldiers are brave and our officers are excellent, but these are not enough to fill the gap in strength.


    The gap between the strengths of the two countries is very different, and it is difficult to win the war based on our strength alone.


    The experience of the last Russian-Russian war tells us that to deal with the Russian Empire, there must be enough allies to launch offensives from different fronts, disperse their forces, and increase the difficulty of their logistics supply.


    The unfavorable performance on the battlefield made our former allies timid. Now it is necessary to draw a strong ally and increase everyone''s confidence, and the German Federal Empire is undoubtedly the best choice. "


    Secretary of the Army Philip Poto asked: "Jeffrey, are you selling your country?"


    "Joining the German Federal Empire, do you know what this means?"


    With a boss on my head, days can''t be so easy. Don''t look at the fact that many states within the German Federation do not buy the central government''s account. In fact, the central government still has great rights.


    For example: issuing currency.


    No matter how loose a country is, it is impossible to allow multiple currencies. The central government is holding the banner "for economic development."


    Of course, it is not impossible. As long as you learn those small states, simply use the international currency such as Aegis and Sterling, and the central government can''t take them.


    These small Chinese studies are also indifferent. They have limited market capacity, do not have the ability to print banknotes, and have limited losses from using foreign currencies.


    For the convenience of trade, the international currency is used, and when engaged in overseas trade, it is directly used for settlement, and a conversion fee is also saved.


    It will be different to stay in the Popo Federation. No matter what currency is used, people will have to pay a large amount of coinage tax, which will greatly affect government revenue.


    The economic loss is second, and politically, it will be criticized. The central government''s non-interference in the internal affairs of the state was first proposed by Franz, which has been effective for a few years, but has not been interfered in since.


    It is nothing more than that the Vienna government has done a lot of covert work, and has drawn in its hands by enacting laws and promoting judicial independence.


    Nominally the central government has no right to interfere in the operation of the state government, but the judiciary has the right to arrest corrupt officials within the state.


    If this impact is not large enough, then what about the taxes paid by the state and the fiscal allocations from the central government?


    The pits were dug in advance. No one knew in advance that only the tariffs, coinage taxes, colonial income, tobacco and alcohol taxes would have a balance of funds while maintaining the central government''s expenses.


    This is an inevitable result. The central government does not bear the administrative expenses of local governments and does not need to invest in infrastructure for the state. In addition to the large amount of military expenditures, fiscal revenues support the emperor and the thousands of bureaucrats in the central government.


    Except for a part of the remaining funds invested in scientific research, the remaining funding distribution is an opportunity to intervene in the internal affairs of the state.


    If you have money in your pocket, you will be stingy. At the beginning, these incomes were limited, not enough for the central government''s expenses, and the states needed to share the expenses. Naturally, they dare not offend the uncles below.


    By now, the central government''s pockets have swelled. If the state wants to apply for central financial appropriation, it has to consider the opinions of the central government.


    Similar things can happen in the German Federal Empire.


    Although they only get the coin tax, they also have less expenses. Because at the beginning, the rights of the central government were constrained, and the army was owned by the states. They only needed to raise a group of civil servants and emperors.


    Jeffrey replied without hesitation: "Of course I know what this means, but do we have a choice?


    What are you afraid of?


    As long as we win this war, with our strength, is it possible that Hannover can still succeed?


    Don''t forget that the system of the German Federal Empire follows the Holy Roman Empire and implements the system of electing the emperor. If we attract enough allies, we can also change to a central government.


    Regardless of the restrictions they set now, we can find ways to bypass them in the future. Treaties can be torn apart and laws can be modified.


    At that time, this will be the internal affairs of the Empire. As long as there is a valid reason, even the British cannot say anything!


    As long as they still want us to contain France and Austria, the London government will not treat us! It is imperative now to think about how to pull the German Federation over. "


    In theory, as long as the Popo Federation joins the German Federal Empire, usurping Hanover''s central government status is not a problem.


    The Berlin government can think of it, and of course Hannover.


    Snake swallowing elephants is the legendary "Ba snake". Not all snakes have such a good appetite.


    Hannover couldn''t even figure out a group of small states within the German Commonwealth, and in no way was it ambitious. Even if the Federation of Popo is sent to the door, it is estimated that people dare not accept it.


    Filippo is very injured. His objection is mainly due to the issue of dominance. However, the reality is very hurt. The Federation of Popo is not related.


    This is the first time worrying. Many years ago, politicians put forward the concept of "Pu Austria merger and common **** of Central Europe". Unfortunately, Austria was unwilling to share the fruits with them.


    No way, pay and return are not equal, Franz naturally cannot agree.


    Even if the Berlin government lowered the conditions at the time, the result was the same. The binary empire was not fun, and Franz was unwilling to challenge the copy of Hell.


    This time joining the German Federal Empire, the bottom line of the Berlin government is undoubtedly lower. As long as the war is won, the future will not be changed, and Hanover will not have the strength to force them to fulfill their contract.


    After a moment of silence, William I slowly said, "This time is a line drawn by the British, and it must be that the London government has a way to make Hanover compromise.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first contacted the British. As long as it can pull the German Federal Empire into the water, all conditions can be fulfilled first, or whether it will be fulfilled and won after the war is won. "


    No problem, the war won, the Berlin government is qualified to consider these issues; if the war is lost, the Pope Federation is doomed.


    Even if the British, French and Austrian three shots, the Kingdom of Prussia can survive, it is a shrinking version, and it has nothing to do with them.


    ...


    The Berlin government is worried, and the British are also worried. In particular, Sir Edward, who led the project, regretted it as soon as it began.


    Things are not as simple as expected. Her Majesty agreed to do the work of the "Comedy Empire", but the London government must ensure that the status of the royal family is not shaken.


    These are all minor issues, isn''t it just making promises, Sir Edward says it doesn''t matter.


    After the war, the Federation of Popo will definitely have to recuperate. The Berlin government will not dare to play with moths in the short term. As for the future, it is a problem that the government should worry about.


    The trouble is the special system of comedy empire. It is useless to persuade the emperor. People and the empire parliament restrict it.


    "Persuade these little states", the idea is very good, but the approach is not advisable. Telling them is not telling Austria?


    Even Franz didn''t know what the "Comedy Empire" had infiltrated. Anyway, Aegis is the universal currency of this country, with more liquidity than the Rhein Shield issued by the central government.


    It''s not that the central government doesn''t want to ban it. The key is that it is a legal currency approved by the Imperial Parliament, and the emperor can do nothing.


    Of course, the Vienna government also paid a price, and it opened the colonial market to these small states that voted for it, and also provided economic assistance from time to time.


    Although the two places are separated politically, they have long been integrated into one economy.


    In this context, Edward is really difficult to believe in the ability of these small states to keep secrets. As long as the wind is leaked, "planning" can only be planning, after all, bad things are much easier than getting things done.


    Without the support of small states, it is not impossible to bypass the Imperial Parliament, but just don''t think about everyone''s contribution in the war that follows.


    The troops of the "Comedy Empire" belong to the state government. The emperor can only command Hanover''s troops, and it is already the limit to force a dozen or 200,000 troops.


    If the imperial parliament does not give face to the central government and then vetoes the resolution allowing the Popo Federation to join the empire, then even material aid will not work.


    At most, the emperor ran alone with the Hannover army to fight the Russians, and had nothing to do with the German Federal Empire.


    This level of strength, which has increased the casualties of the Russians, is not enough to change the outcome of this war.


    Well, Edward admits he thinks more. So far, as far as the Berlin government has responded to his plan, the German Federal Empire has not given a reply at all.


    The effort is visible to the naked eye, but the return is nothingness. The legitimacy of the comedy empire''s central government has always been questioned by the people, and usually it is necessary to be cautious and not to allow the imperial parliament to grasp it.


    Without enough benefits, even the boss of the United Kingdom would not be able to take the risk of participating in the brutal Russian-Prussian war.


    Now it is not that there are no other choices, anxious that people can change jobs at any time. Now that there are many buyers, you can also sell for a good price.


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 Chapter 695： Trend

    The British proposal caused a stir at the top of the German federal government. Although the purchase of the Rhineland region made up for the heavy industry shortcoming, the overall national strength of the "Comedy Empire" has grown significantly.


    Unfortunately, the German federal empire is not a unified country, and the problem of the union of states within the federation against the central government has been delayed.


    The Kingdom of Hanover had no overwhelming advantage, and George I was not the master of the genius, and the problem was shelved.


    (Remarks: George I, German Empire, and George V, Hanover Kingdom)


    The German Federal Empire, which cannot complete the internal integration, naturally lags far behind the Commonwealth Federation. Personally, George I had no interest in the British "snake elephant" project.


    A group of small states in the country can make him ashamed, and then come to the Popo Federation, so what?


    In recent years, if you have the strength, you have the right to speak. Once the Pope Federation joins the German Federation, it will immediately become the most influential state in the empire, and Hanover ¡¯s status will be affected.


    George I: "Do you think the proposal from the British is feasible?"


    Seeing that, he hesitated. The comedy empire also has to use the strength of the British to confront Austria and protect its independent status. It is obviously not desirable to directly reject the British.


    But accepting the Commonwealth Federation is too risky. Even if Queen Victoria made a guarantee, in the face of national interests, George I could not believe it completely.


    Prime Minister Tolben Huffman: "His Majesty, the British proposal seems very tempting, but in reality there are many crises. If one is not good, we will fall into criticism.


    Internationally, the two countries, France and Austria, do not want to see the merger between us and the Federation of Popo, and bold actions will definitely cause their dissatisfaction and may even lead to armed interference.


    Many states in the country have their own calculations. Joining this war will not do them any good. The Imperial Parliament cannot pass.


    In a complicated situation, if we bypass the Imperial Parliament and forcibly accept the Federation of Popo, it is likely that the Empire will be divided.


    In addition to these risks, what is more troublesome is the Popo Federation itself. Their weight is too large, and we have no ability or ability to digest the Commonwealth.


    By virtue of their size advantages, it is a matter of time before they become anti-customers. This is not a guarantee that can be resolved unless the Popo Federation can be split. "


    Foreign Minister Steve Lee: "The risks are indeed high, but this is still an opportunity. Once we miss it, it is difficult for us to go further.


    The situation in Europe is clear to everyone. The Russian-Prussian War is an episode, and the future must be a game of Britain, France, Austria and the three countries.


    Other countries can choose to be neutral, but we can''t. Austria''s ambitions have never been concealed, and even more annoying is that many people in the country have been fooled by nationalism and wish to join Austria immediately.


    The only way to get out of this crisis is to make the empire strong. Only when the empire is strong can it prove that nationalism is wrong and dispel their unrealistic illusions. "


    Torben Huffman shook his head: "Lee, you are still too idealistic.


    I admit that the annexation of the Federation of Popo is indeed tempting, and frankly I am all tempted. The problem now is that we simply cannot do it.


    Even if the British could persuade the French and restrain Austria, we successfully convinced the states of the country to agree that the possibility of annexing the Popo Federation is less than 10%.


    Don''t ignore the gap in power. The Federation of Popo now looks miserable, but their population is twice that of us and the territory is five times ours.


    After the merger of the two countries, it is very obvious who is merging who.


    Moreover, the cruelty of the Pu-Russian war is also an urgent practical issue. To accept the Popo Federation, we must help them win the battle.


    After the war, we have to take out a large amount of funds to repay their debts and help them rebuild after the war. Our income is just a dream of a great country.


    If this is the price to pay, it is better to cooperate with the Austrians in order to obtain a great power status. At least we don''t need our boys to go to the battlefield, and the government does not need to tighten their belts to live. "


    The speaker is careless and listens on purpose.


    Deep down, George I had planted the seeds of doubt. "Suspicious" is the instinct of the emperor, not a derogatory term here.


    Suspicion is suspicion, whether it is George I or not, it seems to care nothing.


    Foreign Minister Steve Lee: "You are right, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. We do not have the ability to swallow the Federation of Popo, and the cost of participating in this war is indeed very high.


    But this is not important. The Popo Federation has never been a member of the German state. What do we want them to do?


    We only need to absorb the Principality of Brandenburg, Principality of Schleswig, and Principality of Holstein, and other non-German territories can be abandoned.


    We don''t need to do much now, just delay the time and wait for the Russians to win the war and then go ahead.


    The three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria will not allow the Russians to annex the Pope Federation. After they intervene, we will take the opportunity to take back the territory of the German region. Not only can we obtain the support of the British, but the reaction of France and Austria will not be so fierce. "


    Steve Lee''s proposal is obviously much more feasible than the British plan. After giving up the Popo Federation and only including the German states, the comedy empire does not have to worry about being strangled, and the risks it needs to bear are much lower.


    Opening the history book shows that the Kingdom of Prussia was formed by the merger of the Principality of Brandenburg and the Principality of Prussia.


    The Principality of Brandenburg was one of the German princes, and the predecessor of the Prussian Principality was the Teutonic Knights. Because the domestic nobles were mostly Germans, they were gradually assimilated.


    No matter how assimilating, from the narrow geographical division, the Prussian Principality region does not belong to the German region, and kicking out is justified.


    George I was fascinated. Although the territories of the three German states were not large, they were the most elite areas of the Popo Federation.


    If he can get it, whether it is national strength or his personal prestige, it will go further. And there is no need to take on the risk of fighting the Russians.


    After taking back Poland and Lithuania, and annexing the Principality of Prussia, if the Tsarist government is not satisfied, the three countries, Britain, France, and Austria, will be bombed.


    It is not necessary to pay a lot of money to be able to pick a plump fruit. George I had no reason to refuse.


    After a little thought, George I rejoiced and said, "Lee, your plan is awesome. You must be a great diplomat, just like Prince Metternich.


    It''s up to you to tell the British people that we agree with their plans, but specific details need to be negotiated.


    Then your work will be very heavy, not only to delay time until the end of the Prussian-Russian War, but also to obtain the support of the three countries of Britain, France, Austria, and Austria after the war.


    Do you have a plan? "


    It is not difficult to delay time, and the excuses are easy to find. The Imperial Parliament is the biggest pot-soldier, but if it does n¡¯t work, you can "leak the wind" and use the Austrian hand to terminate the plan.


    The trouble is that after the war, the three countries, Britain, France and Austria, did not do charity. It is impossible for them to work in vain, which requires a price.


    After hesitating for a moment, Steve Lee replied: "This requires the cooperation of the Russians. The more greedy the Tsarist government is, the more likely we are to succeed.


    If the Russians stop after regaining their lost ground and leave a complete Prussian kingdom, we naturally have no chance.


    However, this is impossible. The Tsarist government paid such a large price for this war. What would they make up for without the spoils?


    As far as I know, the Tsarist government has mortgaged a large amount of territory to Austria. It is very difficult to pay the Tsarist government''s finances. After the war, they are likely to pay the land in the German Federal District of Popo.


    This is not what Britain and France want to see. Austria has acquired these territories and has strategically taken the initiative. No one can stop them from unifying the German region.


    On this issue, most European countries support Britain and France. The Russians were only paying their debts, not wanting to see Austria unify the German region.


    This is our opportunity. In order to hinder Austria''s unification of the German region and strengthen our strength, it is also a good choice.


    Of course, this is not enough. In order to get everyone''s support, it is also necessary to exchange benefits, for example: we can sign a coal supply contract with the French. "


    The value of land and land is also different. The value of the same land is very different for different countries.


    Steve Lee judged that after the Russians won the war, they would pay the territories in the German region, mainly because this part of the territory has political significance to Austria and can sell for high prices.


    After all, after taking over the territory of the general German region, there will be a "comedy empire" on the road to German unification, and public opinion will form a general trend.


    Once the great unification is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it can no longer be blocked. For Austria, the "trend of unity" is not simply measurable by money.


    In contrast, the land in the Russian Balkans, Poland, and Ukraine has no political significance bonus, and it is not necessary for Austria. The Vienna government is not bad.


    From the standpoint of the German Federal Empire, to continue to maintain its current independent status, it is necessary to interrupt the general trend of Austria''s reunification.


    To achieve this, it is necessary to merge the common German regions, form a political pattern of North and South Germany, and stabilize the people.


    This is why Steve Lee is confident of gaining the support of European countries. Austria is already strong enough to let them unify the German region, which is the proper continental hegemony.


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 Chapter 696： Peak matchup

    Under the bridging of the British, the two countries sat at the negotiating table and began protracted negotiations.


    Diplomatic actions did not affect the peak confrontation between the two countries on the battlefield.


    Forced by the grim situation on the battlefield, after abandoning Latvia, the General Forces had to continue to abandon Lithuania, and the war has burned to East Prussia.


    The situation continued to develop in the direction of favoring the Russian army, and there were frequent reports on the front lines. Marshal Ivanov not only did not relax, but became more tense.


    He clearly knew that behind the victory, the front of the Russian army was constantly being stretched. Not only is the logistical pressure on the rise day by day, but the fortifications prepared in advance can no longer be effective at this time.


    If this is the case, the key is that the domestic call for decisive battles is getting higher and higher, and the voices of internal military battles are constantly emerging. Even with Alexander II''s pockets, Ivanov felt the heavy pressure.


    An officer said loudly, "Marshal, the Fourth Army sent an emergency call."


    Ivanov said lightly, "Read!"


    "Yes!"


    "... On October 18, 1880, our ministry captured Pulawy, wiped out 12,000 enemy forces, and captured 1876 enemy forces.


    The portal of Warsaw has been opened, and the soldiers are expensive. In order to grasp the fighters, our ministry decided to advance down the Vistula River and march toward Warsaw.


    It is hoped that the Seventh Army and the Fifth Army will cooperate in launching attacks from the north and east towards the Warsaw region.


    ... "


    With a bang, Marshal Ivanov''s glass fell.


    By all counts, he still underestimated the desire of his officers to win. Of course, there may be other forces behind this, forcing him to start the decisive battle in advance.


    Ivanov didn''t want to vomit anymore for the reason of "Warsaw''s portal opening". The enemy was preparing to fight against them in Warsaw. It was impossible to stop them outside.


    Occupying the upper reaches of the Vistula River, it seems to have obtained a strategic advantage. In fact, everyone who knows the Polish terrain knows that the terrain has a smooth terrain, and it is not to mention the dams and floods of the Seventh Army, even if they want to destroy the downstream farmland It''s hard.


    So far, Ivanov can only follow the aftermath. The Fourth Army has eight infantry divisions, one guard division, three cavalry divisions, four artillery regiments, and various miscellaneous auxiliary forces, with a total strength of 183,000.


    With so many troops, no one can easily give up. If possible, Ivanov wouldn''t mind immediately beating those who claim to be.


    It is a pity that he can''t reach it now. He wants to settle accounts after the autumn and must wait until the war is over.


    Looking at the map, Ivanov murmured to himself: "It was October 18th that Pwavi was captured. Now it is the afternoon of October 21st. Even after two days of repair, they will leave for one day.


    If the speed is fast, the Warsaw campaign has already begun, and it is impossible to recover it.


    Oopodo, this is a calculation, knowing that I cannot give up the Fourth Army, I will not fight this Warsaw battle. "


    After hesitating for a while, Marshal Ivanov ordered: "Since the deployment has been disrupted, let''s fight it!


    The order continued, ordering the 7th Army and the 5th Army to launch a war in Warsaw; the 3rd Army and the 6th Army being ordered to regroup immediately to march into the Warsaw region.


    Order the First Army and the Second Army to launch an offensive in East Prussia and order the navy to match;


    Order the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Army to abandon their current defensive tasks and launch a southern battle.


    Order the new eleventh, thirteenth, fifteenth, and seventeenth armies to take over the defense they left behind. "


    Although I don''t know what the enemy''s plot is, Ivanov knew that as long as he was strong enough, the enemy would be strangled to death.


    At the same time, a battle was launched from three directions, with an input of up to two million troops. Ivanov did not believe that the enemy was capable of eating it in one go.


    The situation changed when I could n¡¯t afford it. Ivanov did not expect to win the Third General Assembly. As long as one battle was won, it was strategically successful.


    To put it plainly, the Commonwealth of Popo is such a big place. In any direction, it wins a big victory. After tearing the door to the rear of the enemy, you can drive straight in.


    Regardless of the mobilization of the Commonwealth Federation, can the farmer who just put down his **** immediately become a qualified soldier?


    Of course, the farmers of the Commonwealth Federation have participated in militia training, and their combat effectiveness is better than that of ordinary farmers, but there is still a large gap between the regular army and the army.


    It''s not that the Berlin government doesn''t know about conducting national training, mainly because the wallet is not enough. Reservoir training also costs money. The cost of one-two months of training for the entire population is not something that poor countries can play.


    In addition to training gaps, weaponry is also a big issue. The Commonwealth Federation ¡¯s military industry has its own system. The main forces are all general equipment and are built by themselves.


    After the expansion, Berlin''s military production capacity was insufficient, and Berlin was forced to purchase British and French equipment. The caliber of ammunition is different, and the second and third tier units of the General Army are developing in the direction of making all nations.


    In contrast, the Russians are much happier. They can buy the equipment directly from Austria, and they don''t need to worry about it.


    The combination of these factors means that as long as the Russian army has torn up their defense lines, it will be difficult for the new troops behind to block the Russian front.


    Ivanov has not adopted this strategy before, mainly to avoid risks. The advantages on paper only exist on paper, and we will know when the war is about to fought.


    In his opinion, instead of taking a risky decisive battle, it is better to fight steadily and step by step, gradually consuming the enemy''s strength.


    ...


    As soon as the Russian army acts, the general forces will naturally follow suit. It was not easy to mobilize the enemy, and it was impossible for Mao Qi to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.


    The only regret is that the enemy has stretched the front too long and the general forces are limited, so it is impossible to take into account the three battlefields at the same time.


    In a sense, this tactic is also aimed at "Mao Qi is good at concentrated advantages and enemy decisive battles." Starting on the third line, decisive battle with concentrated superior forces is tantamount to suicide.


    The division of troops into three battlefields coincided with the Russian calculations. Now is the age of hot weapons. There are airships in the sky to investigate. The use of troops is subject to strength constraints.


    In order to make up for the shortage of troops, Mochi had to carry out military deployment while urging the Berlin government to speed up the mobilization.


    For the time being, the quality of the horse can''t be taken care of, so let''s get the quantity out first. Recruits do not have combat effectiveness. They can also be used as cannon fodder. Critical moments can also be used to win time.


    ...


    The Russians are about to decisively fight, and the eyes of all Europe have turned to the Russian-Prussian battlefield. In order to collect information about this world war, the Austrian Air Force was busy.


    If it were not for the air defense weapons that were not effective this year, the hit rate was low, and the cost was high; there were too many military observation missions sent by Austria, and it was easy to find clues; it is estimated that the commanders below did not mind creating several accidents.


    This is all a small problem. I ran to collect information on top of others. If I hadn''t been beaten down, I would have been face-saving. Can I still hope that they will not be welcome?


    Vienna Palace, watching the deployment of troops on both sides of Russia and Russia, Franz was confused, completely unaware of what happened. To sum it up is a word-chaos, both the Russian army and the general army are very chaotic.


    "Albrecht, can you see their deployment?"


    After hesitating for a moment, Albrecht replied with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, the two countries are in a decisive battle."


    Looking at Franz''s expression, he seemed dissatisfied with this answer. Albrecht continued to explain: "His Majesty, the total troop strength invested in this war has set a historical record.


    No one has the experience of commanding millions of troops at a time. The Russians fought steadily in the early days, and the frequency of troop movements was not too high.


    Now a decisive battle is about to take place. Both Russia and Russia are rapidly redeploying troops. There are too many troops involved, and some confusion is inevitable. "


    This answer made Franz suddenly open, and the celebrity is also an ordinary person. Even if his personal ability is strong, the people under him cannot be guaranteed to be as strong.


    The movement of millions of troops involves too many aspects, and it is simply not possible for the commander alone to complete, but also requires the cooperation of various departments.


    Affected by the constant communication, many times the commander gives orders, and there will be a certain delay when it reaches the troops below.


    The army is pretty good, the orders can be executed immediately, and the logistics department can''t. Regardless of the big things, the warehouse materials can not follow the day and day.


    No matter how powerful the dispatching officer is, it cannot change the backwardness of the means of transportation. Constrained by logistics, the troops naturally cannot run too fast.


    If something happens again, logistics and troops are lost, then the calf is finished.


    This kind of thing hasn''t happened before. Now both Russia and Russia have learned their lessons, and very much emphasize the cooperation between the combat forces and the logistics departments.


    Of course this is only a secondary factor. At present, the two countries ¡¯military forces in Russia and Russia have experienced different levels of chaos. The main responsibility lies with the headquarters.


    Commanders have never had the experience of commanding this level of battle, and much of their past experience is not applicable here, and confusion has arisen.


    Franz asked with concern: "So, do our troops have these problems?"


    Albrecht nodded characteristically: "Our commanders don''t have this kind of experience. If we risk commanding millions of troops, the chaos in the early stage is inevitable.


    There is no such experience in the world. In contrast, we are pretty good. Each year, millions of reserve trainings are organized, and barely a large-scale troop transfer. "


    There is really no way. Experience needs to be accumulated. With less than one million active Austrian troops, where can I go to accumulate this experience?


    In addition to drawing lessons from the military deployment of Russia and Russia, Franz was powerless. Can''t pull millions of reserves, come to a national exercise?


    Not to mention how much money to spend and how much material to consume. Just thinking about mobilizing millions of troops at one time is scary.


    If it does, it is estimated that Europe will be scared. In case of bad luck, you will probably upgrade directly to the Continental War.


    European countries are very sensitive in this regard. Perhaps it is too much to lose or too much lessons learned. Only when a country starts to mobilize, neighboring countries will strengthen their vigilance. If the relationship is not good, mobilization will follow.


    Creating a sense of tension for no reason, adding smoke to the European continent, and destroying good-neighborly and friendly relations is not what Franz wants to see.


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 Chapter 697： Small fish

    The sudden and decisive battle not only disrupted the layout of the Vienna government, but also broke the British plan.


    This world will always be "the icing on the cake, it is difficult to deliver charcoal in the snow." Russia and Russia have begun a decisive battle, and the London government is too late to help them pull their allies.


    Pros and cons are human instincts, and international politics and diplomacy are no exception. After all, it is people who determine political diplomacy.


    Whether it is the countries of Central Asia, the Ottoman Empire, or the German Federation, this time will choose to wait and see the situation.


    If the Federation of Popo fails in the battle, the war will end prematurely, the Berlin government will not be able to organize a second battle, and the Russians will not leave them time.


    At that point, even if these potential allies are not enough for the Russians, the results are the same whether they help or not.


    If the Russians are defeated, then there is no need to say that the war will continue, but the strength and weakness will be transposed, and the war initiative will be reversed.


    Everyone doesn''t mind selling the icing on the cake to Imp, as in the first Russian-Prussian war, pounced on and tore off a piece of meat from the Russians.


    No, the German Federation is an exception.


    George I did not dare to accept the popular Popo Federation after the victory. Although there are few cases of usurpation in Europe, the system of imperial elections such as "Comedy Empire" is an exception.


    Of course, if Pope had won the battle, the British would not have promoted the merger. What the London government needs is a **** against Austria, not a rival.


    ...


    As the battlefield moves west, winter is no longer snow and ice, which is another big challenge for Russia''s logistics system. This can be seen from the deployment of the Russian army.


    The southern line of troops closely follows the operation of Austria and is convenient for nearby supplies; the northern line has seaborne supplies that can be transported from St. Petersburg or can be purchased from the Nordic Federation; the Warsaw battlefield also has the Vistula and Narev rivers, which can be transported by water .


    However, the Nalev River is mainly snow water, and the navigation time is limited every year. It will be frozen in two months, and the upstream and downstream can not be expected.


    Ivanov has always opposed the launch of the Warsaw campaign, and has taken this into consideration. If the Vistula River was not in control, even if the Fourth Army stuffed it in, he would not have sent troops.


    In this respect, the Russian army is more rational than in the first Russian-Prussian war. It sent troops without taking it for granted, making frontline soldiers hungry.


    It takes time to mobilize the troops, especially the transfer of millions of troops.


    "Binggui speed" is obviously not applicable here. It''s not that the soldiers don''t work hard. The key is to march with heavy materials. They can''t get up fast if they want to.


    The general forces fighting in this area have absolute advantages. The railway built by the Berlin government can play a role, and Mowchy took the lead in completing the deployment of troops.


    General Command, looking at the march line marked on the map, Mao Qi sighed.


    Ivanov is still the Ivanov he is familiar with, and he has used the word stability to the extreme. Except for the Fourth Army, which is greedy, the following troops are relying on it. The distance between the two troops is usually no more than Thirty miles.


    The rapid march took only one morning, and in such a short time, it was difficult for him to do anything.


    "Send our cavalry, transform into a small army to attack the enemy, and delay the marching speed of the other troops, but do not engage with the enemy."


    After a pause, Mao Qi added: "The enemy''s Fourth Army that has already been delivered to the door should be ignored. Let them in first.


    Order the 7th and 8th Division to misunderstand the right wing; order the 5th and 7th Army to assemble immediately. I will start with the Russian advance troops. "


    Can not swallow the main force of the Russian army, it is also a good choice to eat the vanguard first. This is the limit that Mao Qi''s mobile force can do.


    War is more wrong than anyone else. Since the Russians made mistakes, it is naturally impossible for Mao Qi to let go.


    Facts have proven once again that rushing for power on the battlefield is not necessarily a good thing. In case teammates fail to keep up, they will be tested by blood and fire.


    The Russian Fourth Army, acting in advance, will now be tested. It seems that they only set off two days in advance, and the marching speed is not very fast. In fact, the time of their action with their teammates was staggered by at least five days.


    It takes time for the General Command to make a decision, and it takes time to communicate the order. It takes even more time for the troops to go from the assembly to the middle of the operation.


    Five days is enough to change a lot. Even if the Fourth Army''s march was not fast, the nearest Russian army was pulled away more than 130 kilometers.


    This distance, once the war broke out, even if the surrounding Russian troops tried their best to rescue them, it would be two days later.


    In fact, this only exists in theory. Troops marching more than 130 kilometers existed within two days, but only if heavy and heavy weapons and equipment were discarded.


    Without these possessions, and dragged a weary body, the combat effectiveness of the troops was directly lost to half. Not to mention the rescue, maybe they all came to give away.


    No, the Russian cavalry will certainly be able to do it, it will not take two days, only one day is enough.


    Perhaps it was some reliance that Lieutenant-General Oporto dared to venture into Warsaw.


    Anyway, the decisive battle in advance is the demand of many people in China. As the initiator of the battle, Oporto in heaven has harvested a large wave of sentiment.


    If military achievements are made again, it will be natural to replace Ivanov as the spokesperson of the Russian military in the future.


    "risk"?


    Why are there no risks this year? The Fourth Army, however, was strong and strong. With their strength, they could stick to the ground and wait for reinforcements to arrive.


    Successive victories on the battlefield, the spirited General Oporto had floated, and he did not look at the enemy at all.


    Many in the Russian army have the same views. Many people believe that the enemy won the last war by chance, and happened to catch up with the weakest time of the Russian army.


    Now that the Tsarist government has cleaned up the maggots in the army and replaced them with a wave of "general soldiers like gods", how could it not win?


    ...


    In the early morning, the sky just released a gleam of light, and just after getting up, there was still a little confused Lieutenant General Oporto, and the looming sound of gunfire came from the ears.


    In the end it was the general in the army that immediately aroused Oporto''s vigilance, and without waiting to figure out what was going on, the guards hurried over.


    "General, our vanguard and the enemy encountered an encounter and asked for fire support."


    "Why is the enemy so fast?"


    As soon as the words landed, Opodo realized that he was dysfunctional. This question was not something the guards could answer at all.


    "Order the artillery to provide them with fire support and inform the officers to come to the meeting and I will deploy a combat mission."


    All the way through, the enemy did not intercept, and now they are approaching the gate of Warsaw. Suddenly, the enemy appears.


    Since he dared take risks, Oporto was naturally not a fear of war. If it is really waste, he can''t hide the headquarters and take the Fourth Army.


    The Russian army also has checks and balances. Only strong officers can fully control the army. The army is a place that believes in the strong. To be strong, you must have "combat merit."


    If there is no convincing ability and combat merit, and there is deep control over the troops, it is estimated that the plaintiff''s telegram flew to the headquarters just after Operation Oporto.


    ...


    The brutal battle began, and Oporto guessed the beginning, but didn''t guess the end.


    The general''s speed was much faster than he expected, and before he reacted, he fell into a circle.


    From the outbreak of the fighting to the emergence of the encirclement, the enemy only took less than two days. Obviously the enemy is well prepared, otherwise it would not be so fast.


    Whether to break through or not has become the biggest problem before Opodo.


    A bearded officer said with excitement: "General, you can''t withdraw now. The enemy is obviously well prepared, and once you choose to break through, you will lose a lot.


    Our action is self-assertive. In the event of heavy troop losses, we will have to go back to the military court.


    Rather than squatting in prison, I would rather die on the battlefield, the battlefield is the home of soldiers!


    What''s more, the situation is not so bad yet, we have hundreds of thousands of troops, and the enemy will not be able to eat in a short time.


    It''s better to defend on the spot, wait for the reinforcements to arrive, and give the enemy a center bloom! "


    "Military court" is the key. It is not a crime to make your own claim on the battlefield. You have to wait for the headquarters to order everything. How can you grasp the fighter?


    The self-proclaimed defeated battle, that is the most sinful. All responsibilities must be carried on their backs.


    Oporto knew that there must be loopholes in the enemy ¡¯s siege. Now he ordered that the breakout could run out at least half of the troops, but as the highest commander, he was finished.


    Not only is he unlucky, but all seniors in the Fourth Army are unlucky. Whether you can go to a military court or not depends on luck, or Ivanov will use it as a model and give it to Tutu directly.


    After analyzing the situation at hand, Oporto found out helplessly, and now ordered himself to break out and be dead. Not only is he finished, but the family is also ashamed.


    Staying and staying in the same crises is obvious. The enemy is obviously well prepared. The possibility of them being able to wait for reinforcements is very low. If they are not careful, they will be wiped out.


    The reinforcements arrived a week, and that was ideal. The closest unit to the Fourth Army is indeed just over a hundred kilometers, and cavalry can be here and there, but there are hundreds of kilometers away.


    If you want to make a siege for them, it can''t be done by a small number of troops, you must mobilize the army, otherwise it will be meat buns and dogs.


    It takes time to assemble the troops, and to intercept the enemy''s half-way interception. The fourth army lacks time.


    "Order the troops to stand by and send a request telegram to headquarters every day from now on. Remember to pay attention to the wording and highlight the seriousness of the problem."


    After much hesitation, Opodo decided to let go. The dead friend never died. In order to survive, he had to use the 100,000 soldiers of the Fourth Army as chips.


    It''s better to lose a bet than to die on the battlefield. It is better than being executed. The Tsarist government is still very tolerant of the dead.


    As long as people die and die, as long as the battlefield is dead, the previous things can be turned over.


    In case the bet wins, you make a big profit. Winners are not to be accused of, and the self-propositions in front of them have also become contingency and grasping fighters on the battlefield.


    The "celebrity halo" will automatically fall on his head, becoming another miracle in Russian military history, for future generations to admire.


    ...


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 Chapter 698： Abandon

    When I received a call from the Fourth Army, Ivanov was not good.


    Very obvious things, people with a little bit of military knowledge know that the solitary army found out that the situation was wrong and should immediately retreat.


    The Fourth Army did not operate with combat missions and was completely free to play. After finding a large enemy, immediately adjust the marching speed and keep a safe distance from the enemy. Is n¡¯t it good to wait for the reinforcements to arrive?


    Even after the hindsight, the Fourth Army can choose to break out and merge with the Russian army in the rear before the encirclement of the enemy is completed.


    The Fourth Army has cavalry units. It is impossible to keep track of the enemy. Hundreds of thousands of troops can not be kept secret at all.


    Ivanov received news of the general''s movement in the rear, but it was a little late, and before he could react, the fourth army''s call for help came.


    There were no radios this year, and the Fourth Army''s call for help was sent to the 107th Division in the rear through the airship, and then forwarded to the headquarters.


    Obviously there is enough time, but no timely action is taken. Ivanov has always hated such a general without a big picture.


    The reason Ivanov was also very clear. The Fourth Army acted in private. If there was not enough combat skill, they would come back dimly, and the future of commanders such as Opodo would be gone.


    Waiting for opportunity to grasp the fighter, the prerequisite is that you must succeed, failure is not to grasp the fighter.


    Competition within the Russian army is also very fierce. Once a stain appears, it is almost impossible to go further.


    In addition, it is luck to be able to retire in advance if you act without permission.


    For their own future, the commanders of the Fourth Army held their fluke in their hearts, and now they are dragged on.


    This call for help seemed to be bland, but in fact it was not meant to be dumped. It is estimated that the Fourth Army hoped that Ivanov could order them to retreat.


    Anyone who knows the deployment of the Russian army knows that the Fourth Army is very important for the next war in Warsaw, and the Vistula River is also related to the subsequent logistics of the Russian army.


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    Ivanov slammed the table and scolded: "§§§Ò§ä§Ó§à§ð§Þ§Ñ§ä§î!"


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    ...


    Listening to Ivanov''s roar, everyone in the headquarters was trembling, afraid they might catch fire.


    For a quarter of an hour, Marshal Ivanov stopped. He was really angry and he had never seen such a pit boss.


    The Fourth Army is finished, and it is difficult for the Russian army to win the Warsaw campaign. From a military perspective, the situation on the front lines is unknown, and the risk of sending troops to rescue them is very high, and they are likely to be surrounded by enemies.


    Ordering the Fourth Army to break through and conserve strength as much as possible is the best strategic choice.


    However, this cannot be done in reality. In Ivanov''s position, soldiers must also consider politics.


    Ordered the Fourth Army to retreat, in case the troops suffered heavy losses, this responsibility was his share.


    Looking at Oporto ¡¯s Sao operation, I know that there must be someone in the back. This kind of opportunity has appeared. These people are tinkering, and it is inevitable to buckle the black pot on Ivanov.


    Whether politics is right or wrong, only pros and cons. Don''t expect your opponents to be kind. The bottom line for politicians has never been the lowest, only lower.


    After calming down, Ivanov''s brow tightened. Looking at the map, thinking about the true purpose of the enemy.


    The Fourth Army was important to the Warsaw campaign, but it was the same for the entire Russian-Prussian war. When the battle was fierce, the Russian army lost more than 100,000 a month.


    Ivanov would not blink if he could win the war.


    After a moment of contemplation, Ivanov approached the combat staff and asked, "Where has our closest unit to the Fourth Army gone?"


    The combat staff replied: "The closest is the 107th Division of the Ninth Army, which is now staying in the Radom area; the Fifth and Seventh Army are second, but they are north of Warsaw and have no way to reinforce."


    Ivanov''s brow frowned even tighter, and a division''s army was sent up to reinforce, and it was estimated that it was eaten by the enemy halfway.


    If you want to make a siege to the Fourth Army, you need to invest at least one army. Unless you are deploying the army that is implementing the southern strategy, other troops will not be able to catch up in a short time.


    After looking at the distribution of the Russian army on the map, Ivanov shook his head. In order to rescue the Fourth Army, he gave up the southern battle, and it was strategically worthless.


    The southern battle can receive supplies from Austria with minimal logistical pressure. As long as the enemy''s defense line is broken, whether it is attacking Berlin west or capturing Poznan north, it is very tempting.


    After taking down Berlin, the Popo Federation was finished; Poznan was seized, and the enemy''s contact with the rear was cut off, and the general army in Warsaw became an lone army.


    After pondering for a moment, Ivanov slowly said: "Order the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Army to immediately form the Southern Front.


    The eighth army commander General Mathilde serves as commander, the ninth army commander General Mettler serves as deputy commander, and the tenth army commander serves as General Mourinho as chief of staff.


    Order them to complete the organization as soon as possible in the shortest time. Within one week, I will receive the news of the outbreak of the southern battle. "


    Very irregular personnel appointments, but special treatment in special times. The Russian army does not have the level army. The army is already the largest unit. The army was only set up temporarily during the war.


    The main force of the enemy is in the Warsaw battlefield. Most of the troops on the southern front are second and third front troops. It is said that the southern front actually has to fight separately.


    If it is to set up a headquarters for airborne troops, it will take at least one month for them to clear the situation of the troops.


    The soldiers on the battlefield were so fast that wasting a month was really terrible.


    Prior to this, the Russian army also had the Southwest Front, but was maimed by Mao Qi during the winter battle last year and then disbanded.


    With the passage of time, the strength of the Russian army has continued to expand. The strength of an army ranges from 100,000 to 200,000, fully equipped with the ability to fight alone, and the demand for the establishment of the army is not so great.


    In the front, the Russian army was mainly defensive. Most of the time, Marshal Ivanov was directing the command of the Corps. As soon as the power was delegated, the Fourth Army acted without authorization.


    Ivanov''s idea of ??forming a front army was directly dispelled. If it were not for the situation, he would not have established a south front.


    We must know that the losses caused by military disturbance in one aspect can be more serious than that of an army.


    The newly released South Front Army has very serious internal checks and balances. The three commanders also serve as front commanders of the Front Army.


    When fighting directly, the command is separated. All the old troops are very familiar with it. They do not need break-in. They can burst into maximum combat power in a short period of time.


    As for the side effects, Ivanov couldn''t care less. As long as we can win the war, no matter how big the problem is, it is a small matter.


    After a pause, Ivanov added: "Order the Fifth Army and the Seventh Army to launch an attack on the Warsaw area, let them control the rhythm themselves, do not repeat the old things of the Fourth Army, I do not have so many troops to wipe them butt.


    Koutev drafted a message to St. Petersburg, reporting on our battle plan, and the personnel appointments just now. "


    No mention of the Fourth Army, apparently Marshal Ivanov was ready to ignore them. Anyway, the Fourth Army took its own advantage and took action without asking. Even if the entire army was destroyed, he was not responsible.


    A middle-aged officer asked stubbornly, "Marshal, what should the Fourth Army do?"


    Ivanov gave him a stern glance, and replied very dissatisfied: "What to do? What to do, what to do!"


    Didn''t Oporto''s fool claim to use his soldiers like gods? Now the opportunity for performance has come, as long as he can command the Fourth Army to defeat the General Army, all problems have been solved! "


    Defeat the generals?


    Everyone had begun to mourn for the Fourth Army in their hearts. No doubt this is an impossible task.


    Ivanov sighed, seeming to realize that he was dying: "Order the Third and Sixth Army in the rear to rescue, I hope I have time.


    Give a command to the Fourth Army, let them make their own plans, and the reinforcements will arrive as soon as possible.


    Order the airship troops to drop them supplies and generate electricity for St. Petersburg, so that they can get a batch of transport airships as soon as possible, preferably the Austrian Flying Eagle 4. "


    Do everything and listen to destiny.


    This sentence properly summarized Ivanov''s order. The Third Army and the Sixth Army trimmed and added them at the rear. When they assembled, they rushed to the front. It would not be possible without ten days and a half months.


    If something goes wrong in the middle, for example, if you encounter a general blockage midway through, you may not be able to catch it for a month.


    There is only one way to get faster, and that is to send cavalry. Unfortunately, the cavalry of the Russian army was scattered among the various units, otherwise hundreds of thousands of cavalry could also try to rescue.


    Of course, this only exists in an ideal state. More than a hundred thousand and 200,000 cavalry are assembled, and logistics can be disastrous.


    Now the Fourth Army can only rely on itself, and the empty supplies of the airship are more like a comfort. In total, the Russian army has dozens of transport airships, all of which are theoretically operating, and can put up to 40 to 50 tons of materials per day.


    In fact, the average daily delivery of seven or eight tons of materials is considered to be God''s blessing.


    The airship also needs to be maintained. It needs to be checked after each flight, which will consume a lot of time.


    In addition, the transport airships of the Russian army are also scattered in various places, and they can only be assembled in a short period of time. We also have to consider bad weather. On average, we can put in seven or eight tons of supplies every day, which is really not easy.


    Such a small amount of supplies, to supply the consumption of more than 100,000 troops, is completely inadequate. However, if all high-calorie food is delivered, it will satisfy the soldiers'' rations.


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 Chapter 699： Faded halo

    The events on the Russian-Prussian battlefield attracted close attention from Franz. Although we do not believe that the Federation of Popo will be able to come back, no one can say the right thing about war.


    Opening the history book shows that records are created by people. Classic case of ancient, modern, Chinese and foreign with less win over more:


    Battle of the Giant Deer, Battle of Weishui, Battle of Guandu, Battle of Chibi, Battle of Yiling, Battle of Yuanshui, Battle of Salamis, Battle of Issus, Battle of Agincourt, Battle of Crecy ... ...


    There are too many. The winners of these classic battles have one feature in common-"stars".


    Although the General Army is at a disadvantage, it is not without the power of World War I. With the genius commander Mao Qi, he really has the possibility of winning.


    Franz''s worries didn''t last long and he was convinced by himself. The reason is simple: "There is only one Mochi, but Ivanov can mass-produce."


    "Stupid and genius" are a few in the army, and most officers are ordinary people. As long as the above coaches don''t toss and let them fight wrestling step by step, it is really no problem.


    Mao Qi could count the Fourth Army, could he still count to every division and every regiment below?


    For thousands of miles, most of the time were under the command of officers at the division and regiment levels. The general officers were slightly higher in quality, which was wiped out by the strength of the Russian army.


    The coach can only dispatch and command the big battles in the middle. The small battles in the middle still require these ordinary officers. Deciding whether to win or lose is not just the command. The quality and quantity of the soldiers are also key factors.


    A small win can also be a big win. When you play steadily, the test is more strength.


    The Russians simultaneously launched the Tripartite War, and no matter how powerful Mao Qi was, he could only take care of one battlefield. Those who know only a little about the front line and hide behind the command will be able to achieve victory.


    How can you accurately line up your troops if you don''t have the ability to do it? If you don''t understand the real situation on the front line?


    Some people may say that understanding the frontline situation through the information reported by the "Telegram" is actually not realistic at all, and many things can only be understood by seeing it in person.


    The army is made up of people. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Where there are rivers and lakes, there are disputes. The telegram, which is mixed with the interests of all parties, has actually covered up a lot of things.


    Franz asked: "Albrecht, are you going to give up the Fourth Army?"


    It''s not that Franz can''t see it. The problem is that the hundreds of thousands of troops have given up in this way, which is incredible.


    Let''s put it this way, a single fourth army can be ranked in the top ten of the world''s army, and all the European countries need more than 200,000 standing army in the four countries.


    Albrecht shook his head and replied, "Yes, no! I can only say that Ivanov made the most correct choice.


    From a strategic point of view, the most important thing for the Russian army right now is to launch an offensive on the southern front, and not to leave preparation time for the general army.


    If, in order to rescue the Fourth Army, give up the southern front offensive, the key to determining the outcome of this war is the Warsaw battlefield, which is exactly what Mao Qi wants to see. "


    After a pause, he took up his baton on the map a little: "Your Majesty, look here is Warsaw, right in the center of the battlefield.


    Prior to this, the Russians were not ready to fight here, and they did not hoard supplies around Warsaw beforehand. Once the main forces of the Russian army gathered, logistics became a big problem. "


    Franz nodded, Warsaw is strategically important at the center of the battlefield, and the Popo Federation has long operated it as a fortress city.


    The defense is perfect, the key is that the logistic line of the Russians has become longer. Reaching the Baltic Sea to the north and Austria to the south makes it easy to replenish, except for Warsaw where land transportation is required.


    Normally, that''s it. The key is that winter is coming soon. No matter how much the Russians rush to transport supplies, they cannot support the consumption of millions of troops.


    No way, the Fourth Army surrounded by the Vistula River has fallen into the hands of the General Army, the only water channel can not be expected.


    Even if it wo n¡¯t work, it ¡¯s easier to destroy than to build. It ¡¯s too easy to break the river and make it impossible for ships to pass.


    Albrecht: "In addition to strategic needs, the General Army may also use the Fourth Army as a bait to lure the surrounding Russian troops to come and carry out siege.


    Ivanov is very cautious in his use of troops and always likes to fight steadily. This high-risk battle has always been deliberately avoided by him.


    Now it seems that he has given up the Fourth Army. In fact, he has already started rescue, but it is just a circuitous one.


    The Russian troops attacked Warsaw from both the east and the north, which will inevitably restrain a large number of general forces. In a short period of time, Ma Qi did not have more troops to surround the Fourth Army.


    While maintaining the siege net, the general forces can really invest in the frontline combat forces, not much more than the Fourth Army.


    As long as the commanders of the Fourth Army were not stupid and stabilized their hearts, there was no danger of their destruction for a while.


    Yesterday, the Tsarist government leased a hundred transport airships from us, which should be to supply the Fourth Army.


    If all these airships are used by the Fourth Army, they can release more than a hundred tons of materials every day, plus the materials they carry, and if they are lucky, they can support the arrival of reinforcements. "


    On the issue of "moral morale", the Russians had to be admired. Being besieged is nothing at all, as long as it can ensure sufficient supplies, the fur bears have combat effectiveness.


    Perhaps due to the special cultural influence of Russia, or perhaps the nerves of the soldiers, the performance of the Russians in this regard is fully worthy of the title of "fighting nation."


    Even so, Albrecht is still not optimistic about the Fourth Army. The reason is self-evident, everything is theoretical, and the general army cannot be indifferent to Russian transportation.


    Under the enemy''s resistance, how many materials can be dropped in the end is an unknown number.


    Of course, being blocked is not terrible. These years, air defense firepower is limited. As long as the airship does not fly at low altitude, it will not be easily shot down.


    The best way is to deal with airships. However, it takes time for the airship to start. Unless it just hits it, it will be long before you take off.


    In this context, "luck" became the key to determining the fate of the Fourth Army. However, pinning hope on luck is itself an unreliable performance.


    "Ivanov has already made a move, so what is Mochi thinking about at this time? It''s not just for a fourth army, so motivated?" Franz asked in confusion.


    Albrecht waved his hand, and replied with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, you are too high on Moki. No matter how strong his ability is, he is just an ordinary person.


    No matter how powerful he is, he must be fooled by the Russians. Ivanov was very stable, no matter how much bait he released.


    Conspiracy and trickery failed to play its role, and it was power that ultimately determined the outcome of the war. As long as the Russians do not become demons, winning the war is almost inevitable.


    Mochi wanted to make a comeback, only to quickly win the Warsaw battle on the battlefield, and then quickly sent troops to cut off the Russian southern army''s rear path, and again carried out the siege.


    IMHO, this is almost impossible to implement militaryly. The Russians are not fools. The Warsaw battlefield does not need a decisive battle at all. It is enough to wait for a breakthrough in the southern strategy. "


    Franz asked uncertainly: "Is there?"


    Albrecht nodded with certainty. This problem is regarded as a common problem for traversors, and it will be a little bit daunting for famous people in history.


    In the original time and space, Maoqi was held on the altar, and Franz listened so much that he left the impression of "invincible".


    Although the celebrities have seen more after crossing, this impression has faded a lot, and the fear in the bottom of the heart has not disappeared.


    These things, of course, Albrecht did not know. He couldn''t understand Franz''s excessive attention.


    After thinking about it, Franz perfunctoryly said: "I know. It may be that the newspapers of the Popo Federation have read too much, and they are too much touted and affected."


    ...


    As a bystander, the Russian-Prussian War is full of loopholes. The problems on both sides of the Russian-Prussian war are endless, and the mistakes made are even more numerous.


    However, this is all what laymen think. In fact, there are still many things to learn in this war.


    The greatest impact on Europe is the training of military personnel, and the Pu-Russian war is also a watershed in the training of military personnel.


    Prior to this, when training military talents in European countries, apart from grass-roots officers, they were rushing to train famous generals.


    However, the "famous generals" thing is something you can''t meet, but it''s too lucky. The most troublesome is that no one knows what it is before it has gone through the war test.


    The Russian-Prussian war has told the world that in the age of hot weapons, the "halo of famous" is fading, and strength is the key to determining the outcome of the war.


    "Masters" can indeed improve the odds, but after the scale of the war rises to the level of one million, the role of individual power on the battlefield is really too small.


    Especially for a big country like Austria, instead of betting on the probability of "Mauchian genius", it is better to train tens of millions of Ivanov-like generals.


    The quality is not quantity, and improving the military literacy of the officers is far more valuable than training one or two "stars".


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 Chapter 700： Sleepy Beast Fighting

    Since learning that he has been abandoned, Opodo is not good. I greeted the Ivanov family over and over again in my heart, but I had to make a brazen look to appease the army.


    This is the end, no matter how unwilling he is, Obdo can only bite the bullet and fight with the enemy.


    It is impossible to surrender. All of his roots are in Russia, and his wife, children, and children are waiting for his scenery to return and reunite.


    Not only did he have no choice, all senior members of the Fourth Army were the same. Either block the enemy''s attack and drag in the reinforcements; or kill the battlefield and cover up the fault with blood donation.


    Under the strong desire to survive, people can always burst into superpowers.


    The senior members of the Fourth Army began to erupt now. In order to stabilize the army''s high-ranking officers in the past, all the troops were hushing and warming up, and from time to time they were close to the front to encourage morale.


    In order to save food, Oporto ordered the cancellation of the officer''s cafeteria, all officers and soldiers dine together. Etiquette and respect are nothing in the face of survival.


    The officers do n¡¯t want to understand. The airdrops are now unified standards, all soldiers are high-calorie food, there is no officer package.


    Everyone knows that this private operation offended Marshal Ivanov, and no one dared to make a report to touch the mold at this time.


    Due to the limited capacity of airships, weapons and ammunition have to be transported. In order to save transportation capacity, all the food delivered is meat except compressed biscuits.


    This time the Russian army ¡¯s quartermaster standards are approaching the British Army. Beef jerky and biscuits are the main ingredients, as well as a small amount of canned fish, as if the meat suddenly became worthless overnight.


    Wiping the blood on the corner of his mouth, biting the beef jerky hard, Oporto swears that he has never eaten such junk food.


    It was really impossible to eat. Oppodo opened the canned fish and saw the text on the label to know that it was made in Austria again. If nothing else, it should be the cheapest freshwater fish.


    This is a characteristic of Europe. Affected by industrial development, rivers are heavily polluted, and many people do not eat freshwater fish. Fewer eaters are naturally worthless.


    This cheap raw material has become a favorite of capitalists. As long as it is canned, who knows where these fish come from?


    "The water is contaminated and the fish has problems." As long as there is no immediate food poisoning, the latent hazards are nothing at all.


    Especially for the Russian army, the quality is not guaranteed. Many unscrupulous merchants are mixed with cheap potato flour, and the fish is only a small part.


    So many shortcomings are still favored by the Tsar government procurement department for one reason-cheap.


    Not only canned fish, but beef jerky and compressed biscuits purchased by the Russians are the cheapest products.


    Cheap is not good, since it is the cheapest product, the quality is naturally not guaranteed.


    Reluctant to endure the discomfort, Oporto ate the canned fish. As for the beef jerky, he should leave it to those with better teeth. He was blessed.


    Although the taste of canned fish is not good, one thing is worthy of praise. Fish meat processed into cans is specially treated, and fish bones and bones can be eaten directly.


    Time does not wait for people on the battlefield, it is definitely not appropriate to slowly remove fishbone. Based on the principle that the customer is God, the capitalists naturally have to meet this reasonable requirement.


    After the chemical treatment, the bones and spines can be eaten. The sequelae does not matter, as long as the person has eaten for a short time without problems.


    Just wanting to take a break, a young officer broke into the headquarters and approached to report: "General, the enemy has launched another attack, and the 41st Division requested fire support."


    Looking at the battle map, Opodo frowned and asked, "Isn''t they already sent them an artillery regiment, why do they need fire support?"


    The young officer explained: "The enemy''s fire was too strong, and our artillery was completely suppressed, so ..."


    Before he finished speaking, Opodo waved his hand to stop: "Okay, tell the Forty-First Division to think of a way, I don''t have artillery to reinforce them now.


    The enemy''s firepower is too fierce, so hide first. This is an extraordinary period. Don''t be idle at night. You can divide some soldiers to dig gun holes.


    The enemy rushed up and fought bayonet with them. Now that we are under siege, the firepower is certainly no better than the enemy, but we can fear no more death than them. "


    The plain area is not good at all. If you want to seize favorable terrain, you don''t have to occupy it. If the 180-meter-high small soil bag is also counted as a mountain, now the Fourth Army is also close to the mountains and the water.


    Oporto is certain that the enemy is unwilling to fight desperately with them, otherwise the attack will not be so small.


    Piecemeal attacks, constantly eroding their military morale and strategic materials, and finally forcing them to surrender are the normal operations.


    If 100,000 or 80,000 people were killed in order to annihilate the Fourth Army, the generals won and lost.


    ...


    In the General Command, Mao Qi dragged his head with one hand and fell into thought.


    The plan did not change quickly. Originally, I wanted to use the Fourth Army as a bait to attract the main forces of the Russian army to implement the siege plan. I did not expect that the Russians would not be fooled at all.


    In this way, the Fourth Army of the Russians became trouble, restraining a large number of general forces, making them impossible to advance.


    If you attack the Fourth Army from the beginning and don''t give them the opportunity to camp, you will have solved the problem now.


    There was no such thing on the battlefield, misjudged the importance of the Fourth Army to the Russians, and underestimated Ivanov''s determination. This bitter fruit could only be swallowed by Moki.


    The East Prussian battle has already begun, the southern front battle is about to erupt, and the Warsaw battle has actually begun.


    The Russian army launched offensives from both sides of the northeast. As the Fourth Army of Russia restrained a large number of general forces, Warsaw''s battlefield could only be fixed.


    The phone''s dripping sound awakened Mao Qi in meditation, and he picked up the microphone and placed it near his mouth and shouted, "I''m Mao Qi, what''s the matter?"


    A hoarse voice came: "Marshal, the seventh division commander Winslet reports to you. The enemy on the north has suddenly increased the offensive intensity, and our line of defense is at stake, asking for support."


    It is unrealistic for a division to block an army, not to mention an oversized army like the Russians, which is even more impossible.


    The line of defense crisis is inevitable. The seventh division was able to block the enemy for three days before calling for help, and it has performed very well.


    Mao Qi frowned: "Major Winslet, tomorrow the Eleventh Division will come over to take over your defense. Will there be any problems for another day?"


    There was silence on the other side of the phone, and the hoarse voice rang again after a half-kung fu: "No problem, Marshal!"


    The tone was heavy, as if the decision had been made after a difficult mental struggle.


    After hanging up the phone, Mao Qi told an officer not far away: "Immediately generate electricity for General Hansgrohe to make sure he eats the Russian Fourth Army within a week.


    Tell him that the fish in the north has been hooked. Don''t delay any more for a caged bird, you will have to run again. "


    Trapped beasts fight, let alone humans?


    Knowing that this was the time when the enemy''s resistance was the fiercest, Mao Qi could only make this order. No matter where the Russian Fourth Army is dragged on, the Warsaw battlefield will have problems.


    Regardless of the establishment of a perfect line of defense by the Federation of Popo in Warsaw, no matter how strong the line of defense needs to be.


    Moreover, Mao Qi was not in order to defend Warsaw, but wanted to wreck the Russian army on the Warsaw battlefield, and the demand for troops was even greater.


    In order to siege the Fourth Army, the General Army invested nearly 600,000 troops. It was originally intended to be a siege. Now the enemy''s reinforcements will not come, and it will be worthless to drag on.


    Although knowing that this order is issued, the front line will suffer heavy losses, but these sacrifices are necessary for the overall situation on the battlefield.


    The grim situation told him that the war in Warsaw must be resolved quickly, and the Berlin government needed a victory to pull allies on board, even if it was a heavy victory.


    "Yes, Marshal!" Replied the young officer.


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 Chapter 701： Not enough officers

    Theory and reality often run counter to each other. Perhaps the response measures of Opodo were effective, or maybe the officers had no retreat, and the siege of the Fourth Russian Army broke out beyond the expectations of the general forces.


    Seven days passed in a flash, and the Fourth Army was still stuck there like a nail, making the generals in a dilemma.


    Looking at the increasing number of casualties in his hand, he thought of his mission again. General Hansgrohe, who was responsible for the siege of the Fourth Army, was almost white.


    Enemies suffered more than half of their injuries and still showed no sign of surrender, making it clear that they would die to the end.


    If the Russians were so tenacious, this war would not have to be fought. The Popo Federation has a limited population and cannot survive.


    After rubbing his forehead, Hansgrohe commanded the deputy: "Give electricity to the headquarters, report in detail to us here, and tell Marshal Mao Qi to give us another five days to ensure that this enemy can be eliminated.


    If support is needed in other areas, we can deploy some troops to leave, and we don''t need so many troops to surround us now. "


    After these days of fighting, Hansgrohe has determined that the enemy will not run away. In order to complete the task, he even intentionally left a way to entice the enemy to break through.


    As a result, the enemy seemed to not see it, and remained firmly in place, giving him no opportunity at all.


    It''s totally unreasonable to have no chance to run. Hansgrohe doesn''t know what the Russian commander thinks, anyway, he is very depressed.


    "Yes, general!"


    ...


    Not only is the general army depressed, the siege of Otto Lieutenant General is even more depressed. The general army was like going crazy, launching an attack without rushing casualties, and the Fourth Army had only the ability to parry and not fight back.


    After falling into the siege circle, he knew nothing about the situation outside and did not know why the enemy was crazy.


    The whistling sounded, and an airship flew from the sky. This was the happiest and most tense moment of the Russian army''s day.


    I don''t know when the airships from the roar became the spiritual backbone of the Fourth Army, giving them hope for life.


    This was the most stressful time. Except for the first few days, every subsequent airship unit came over an air battle.


    In just ten days, the Russian army paid a total of 35 crashes. Almost three airships were killed in air combat every day.


    Of course, the general army is also uncomfortable. The gap between the two sides is almost the same. The airship unit may be the closest combat force between the two countries.


    Opodo picked up the telescope, observed this thrilling air battle, and kept silently in his heart: "1,2,3,4 ... 49".


    The number of "49" airships made Oporto ecstatic, an increase of a full third compared to yesterday, and the opposite enemy was only half of this number.


    The number gap is half, and even if there is a transport airship in the Russian airship, it still has an absolute advantage.


    Although combat airships and transport airships have been separated this year, transport airships are often used as combat airships.


    The airships are big, and a few ordinary bullets can still withstand them. The heavy machine gun used by the Air Force was not invented. The real killing technique was artillery.


    No matter the combat airship or the transport airship is equipped with artillery, they can go to the battlefield, but the hit rate is pitifully low. If it hits, then the results are the same, everyone is crispy.


    Essentially, airships are not used to fight each other. The high cost is enough to hurt any country. The Russian-Prussian war is also the earliest air war in human history.


    Seeing nothing to do, the General Airship resolutely chose to retreat. The Russian army will not be able to catch up with strategic materials.


    It may be that the number of the Fourth Army has decreased; or it may be that the old men at the headquarters sent a kind heart and sympathized with the hard work of the Fourth Army officers and soldiers. Today''s material qualifications are abundant.


    Rarely seen vegetables, fresh beef, ham, cheese, bread, butter, soy flour, Oppodo are starving.


    As a commander, Opodo soon came to his senses. I am afraid that it was not the old masters who showed kindness, but the value of the Fourth Army increased.


    Dragging five or six hundred thousand general troops here is the greatest value of the Fourth Army. Need them to die, the treatment will naturally increase.


    Shaking his head to dispel the thoughts in his head, Opodo instructed the guards around him: "Send someone to look carefully to see if there is an order from the headquarters."


    Without waiting for the guard to answer, a young officer ran over with a document: "General, this is the battle report from the headquarters."


    Opodo escaped the file and quickly opened it. The more you look, the more gloomy it is, as if the sky is falling down.


    It''s not that the situation is bad. The overall situation on the battlefield is very good. The Russian army is getting closer and closer to the day of winning the war.


    On October 28, 1880, the Russian Fifth Army and the Seventh Army launched offensives from the northeast and the Warsaw region, respectively. Now they have approached Warsaw.


    On November 1, the Russian First Army and the Second Army launched the East Prussian Campaign.


    Under the cover of the navy, on November 3, the Russian army launched a landing operation in the Gdynia area, winning a great victory.


    On November 5, the Russian army again launched a landing operation in Kolobrzeg, which was once again determined to be successful.


    On November 7th, the Russian southern army broke the general defense line.


    On the following day, the Russian army split into three lanes. The Eighth Army commander drove straight to Berlin and the Ninth Army turned north to attack Poznan. The Tenth Army was responsible for the central response.


    ...


    The battlefield was full of good news, except that there was no news of rescue of the Fourth Army. What this means is self-evident, although not explicitly stated, the meaning of the warning is very obvious.


    The rapid advance of the Russian army is inseparable from the efforts of the Fourth Army. If it were not for their holding of the mobile force of the General Army, the Fifth and Seventh Army would not have the courage to visit Warsaw, and the Southern Front would not dare to split the army.


    In this situation, whoever breaks the chain and destroys the hard-won overall situation, who will bear responsibility for it.


    There are no orders, but this report is the best order. Oporto is very clear that now it is not only to treat the Fourth Army as an abandoned son, but clearly to treat them as dead.


    If they break in front, they will lose their heads; if they are running now, the whole family will follow the guillotine.


    Don''t think that killing aristocrats is not popular in Europe, you are really at ease. Alexander II has the reputation of being a "butcher". How could reform succeed if people were not killed?


    After a little thought, Opodo instructed: "Inform the whole army of this good news and tell everyone that victory is in sight. As long as we persist for another half a month, we will win Warsaw!"


    "Seeing and not saying" is also one of the survival rules of this cruel world. Smart people can naturally see and understand, and those who do not understand are the ones with a stiff head. The battle report is in their hands, and that is the real good news.


    Hold for half a month?


    Oppodo himself didn''t believe it. Deep down, he felt that the Fourth Army was able to support it to the present, and it was playing at a super level.


    However, people are blindly obedient, especially when they are closest to victory. Everyone can always hypnotize and burst out of their imagination.


    Deep in his heart, Oporto has decided that as long as the main force of the General Army can contain it, as long as it can''t hold it, the local rat will be left behind.


    As long as the Fourth Army did not run and stayed here to continue fighting, others could not hold the black pot on his head.


    Fortunately, the soldiers didn''t know the unscrupulous thoughts of Oporto. Otherwise, the morale of everyone could not help but build up their morale and let it go.


    Sometimes ignorance is also a blessing. It is better to be immersed in the ocean of hope than to be hopeless after knowing the truth.


    ...


    The general forces were in a disadvantageous position on the battlefield, and the Berlin government was completely panicked. Even if Mao Qi repeatedly promised, he could not dispel everyone''s doubts.


    National mobilization is a must. As long as it can resist the gun, it must be on the battlefield.


    It does not matter if there are insufficient officers. The officers of the main force cannot move, so they are drawn from the local forces.


    It really doesn''t work, just find someone to stand on first, and wait for a suitable one before changing. If it''s not suitable all the time, naturally you don''t need to change.


    Enemies are about to hit Berlin, who cares about quality! Putting the numbers together will at least increase your sense of security.


    While Berlin mobilized, it did not forget to launch a diplomatic offensive.


    It is useless to win over the small roles of Ottoman, Central Asian countries, and the German Federation. They have lost the ability to influence the outcome of the war.


    At this point, the Popo Federation needs the support of the powers. Continental Europe is different from other regions. If something is obtained on the battlefield, the negotiation table may also be spit out.


    The Berlin government does not hope to allow the Russians to return without success, but with the support of the powers, it is still necessary to preserve their strength as much as possible.


    In the Vienna Palace, Franz just sent a special envoy sent by the Berlin government.


    Frankly, he was very puzzled that the war had not yet won, so why should the Berlin government be so anxious?


    The Russians seemed to be advancing on the battlefield, but the war was not over yet. There are still 600,000 to 700,000 new recruits in the Commonwealth of Popo. No matter how weak these troops are, the defenders can always make up for it?


    Facing Franz''s doubts, Chief of Staff Albrecht explained: "His Majesty, to the present, the number of casualties in the Popo Federation has already exceeded the one million mark, and the number of casualties has exceeded 300,000.


    If ordinary soldiers are lost, they can be replenished immediately, but the losses of grass-roots officers are difficult to make up for.


    According to the analysis of the data we have collected, the death rate of the general aristocracy is much higher than 13.5% of ordinary soldiers, which is already approaching 20%.


    The number of general officers is insufficient, not only this war, but also the impact of the last war.


    In the First Russian-Prussian War, the new generation of Junker nobles suffered heavy casualties. Now they are not only in short supply of grass-roots officers, they are also in short supply, and high-ranking officers are actually insufficient.


    The number of qualified officers is insufficient, which has a significant impact on the combat effectiveness of the army. Compared with the beginning of the war, the combat effectiveness of the general forces has actually declined.


    From their siege to the Fourth Army, it can be seen that if it was the peak general army, it would not need to be dragged so long.


    The number of officers is insufficient. This is not the responsibility of anyone. The Federation of Popo has done a good job. They have enough officers in reserve to command 1.5 million troops.


    This number is theoretically enough to deal with any war. Before the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War, no one knew that the war could reach the scale it is today.


    Whether it is the Popo Federation or the Russian Empire, their mobilization capabilities are beyond our imagination. "


    Do not say that people in this era, even Franz, the traversal, did not know in advance that the two countries could achieve this step.


    This child''s ability to mobilize is about to catch up with World War I. The Popo Federation has mobilized more than 2.6 million troops, and the Russians have madly mobilized nearly 4 million troops.


    This number is not the end. The number of troops on both sides is like a balloon. It is constantly expanding.


    Like balloons, while the number of troops is expanding, your combat effectiveness is also declining.


    The general forces performed more clearly, mainly because they followed the quality line; the Russians started with numbers, although the combat effectiveness of the troops declined, because the quality was not very good at the beginning, so the decline was not so great .


    Franz asked in confusion: "As far as I know, many officials of the Berlin government are of military origin. It is now a crisis time. It should not be a problem for them to recover.


    Some of these people set up a stand and promoted some civilian soldiers as officers, and the problem of insufficient grassroots officers was solved. Isn''t it necessary for the Berlin government to get so angry? "


    This is not nonsense, many officials of the Berlin government are of military origin. Not only the Popo Federation, but also Austria.


    Under the national military service system, not only government officials have served in the military service, but people from all walks of life have been in the army.


    In times of crisis, getting them back to the army is also a solution to the shortage of officers.


    Albrecht shook his head: "Your Majesty, these people seem organized, but they are not suitable for the military at all.


    The officers of the Popo Federation are led by Junker aristocrats, and influenced by traditional forces, the best of them, or the people most suitable for the army, will develop in the army for a long time.


    After retiring from the army, most of them who served in government departments were defective products that were eliminated in the middle, and their military capabilities themselves were worrying.


    If these people are reluctantly rehabilitated, their official positions and their positions in the military are also related, but this position has nothing to do with military command capabilities.


    It was unimaginable for a group of bureaucrats with unknown military capabilities to command the army.


    I think it might not be as good as a first-year military school student. At least these people are full of blood, they don''t talk, push, and can strictly execute orders. "


    Franz nodded a little awkwardly, making the bureaucracy command a real pit. Don''t fight yet, pull the army into political struggle first.


    After a pause, Albrecht added: "The promotion of civilian officers has already been done by the General Army. However, these soldiers have not received military school education and the training limit is very low. Only a few can serve as officers.


    Among the grass-roots officers of the general army, the number of civilian officers is actually not small. However, the performance of these people is not good, and many troubles have occurred. "


    Franz kept talking, and the problem of civilian officers was a difficult problem in European countries.


    Not as later generations said, the nobles took control of the army and excluded civilian officers.


    In fact, the aristocracy is only interested in middle and high-level positions. The following ranks of posts are not their goals at all, and no one is so shallow-eyed.


    The real problem lies in military literacy. Ordinary soldiers have never been exposed to this knowledge. How can they become qualified officers?


    It can be said that in peaceful times, the channels for the rise of ordinary soldiers were locked up early, and only a few geniuses could become military officers.


    There are opportunities in the war years, but only if they can survive. Military merit is not so easy to get, you need to change your life.


    Noble officers at the grassroots level must take the lead in charge, not to mention civilian officers. I am afraid that many dangerous tasks will fall on them.


    Regardless of how talented you are, only if you survive the battlefield will there be a future, or else you will be a martyr.


    With military achievement, this is not the end. On the contrary, this is just the beginning.


    Promoted to a higher position, the requirements for personal military literacy have become higher.


    In peaceful times, there is still a chance to go to a military school to learn a wave, and after returning, you are almost competent. The era of war will not work, war will not wait for people.


    To some extent, Albrecht complained about the poor military literacy of civilian officers, which is also an indisputable fact.


    With the exception of a few geniuses, most civilian officers were put on the shelves after being promoted, and it was normal that they could not adapt in a short time.


    The army is a place that believes in the strong. No one will consider so many reasons, and will not give you time to learn slowly.


    If you ca n¡¯t do it, you will be squeezed out. You do n¡¯t need to use any means to squeeze you out.


    Not only civilian officers, but even many children of large nobles who lack their own abilities will also be crowded out.


    Not only now, but even in the future, there is only one way for civilian officers¡ªto test military academies.


    Improve your military literacy through school studies. Through learning, bridge the capability gap with noble officers.


    This road is also not easy to take. The enrollment of higher military schools is limited, thousands of soldiers cross the wooden bridge and face competition from noble candidates.


    Affected by educational resources, it is not impossible for geniuses to break through.


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 Chapter 702： Legacy and threats

    With the development of the Russian-Prussian War to this point, the international situation in Europe after the war will certainly change dramatically. As the flag bearer of the Vienna government, it is natural to guide the situation in a direction beneficial to itself.


    Pulling back his misguided thoughts, Franz slowly said, "The Berlin government is in a hurry. The situation in the Popo Federation may be worse than we know.


    According to the development of the current situation, the possibility of the Commonwealth Federation''s comeback is very small, and we can prepare for aftermath.


    This time we will not only crack down on competitors and recover the previous investment, we will also take the biggest dividend. "


    The Prussian-Russian war is not just that simple on the surface. The Vienna government has invested so much capital, not just for the Russians to win the war.


    The credibility of the Tsarist government is well known. How could Franz support them without a generous return?


    Russia-Austria friendship can at most fool ordinary people. People with a bit of common sense know that this stuff is not reliable.


    Perhaps before the Prussian-Russian war, the friendship between Russia and Austria did have a long history. After the war, the two countries will transition from allies to competitors.


    Of course, the tsarist government paid a heavy price in this war. It owed huge debts and could not stand up in decades. It did not have the capital to turn its back on Austria in a short time.


    For a long time to come, the friendship between Russia and Austria will remain the subject of diplomacy between the two countries until one side does not need it.


    The reason for Franz''s blood loss, naturally, is not that the collateral put out by the Russians is tempting. In fact, asking for territories as collateral is only to reassure Alexander II that he can rest assured that he will avenge the Pope Federation.


    Regardless of the fertile land in Ukraine, it is also built on the condition that the Russians defeated the contract and fell into Austria.


    If the Tsarist government wins the war, Austria will also earn a loan interest, plus a little bit of war money, and the gains and risks are completely out of proportion.


    Using debt default to hit the British can be counted as one; using post-war excess capacity to suppress French manufacturing can also be regarded as one of the goals; the real cost to the Vienna government is to eat the legacy of the Popo Federation after the defeat .


    Not land, although there is a lot of land in the Federation of Popo, it is not enough to entice Franz.


    Moreover, the Russians paid the painful price of millions of casualties for this war. It is impossible to let people do it for nothing?


    If Austria stupidly ran to receive the territory of the Federation of Popo, the meat would not be able to eat much, but it would have to shoulder the heavy task of guarding the eastern gate of Europe, and it would be dead to the Russians.


    The establishment of the Central European Empire is tempting, but the price to pay is also very heavy. Originally, Austria''s strategic position was very bad, and it would never be better to extend the territory to the Baltic Sea.


    According to Franz, the biggest legacy left by the Popo Federation is not land, but people on the land, especially this group of experienced military officers.


    After the Popo Federation is finished, it is only Russia and Austria that are eligible to inherit these heritages.


    There is no doubt that Pu-Russia has just wrestled with it, the seeds of hatred have been planted, and the Junker aristocrats will not be able to take refuge immediately if they do not exercise restraint.


    Moreover, even if they are willing to run away, they must be willing to accept.


    Not to mention that the Russian military does not welcome the Junker aristocracy. Even the Austrian military will not welcome them. No one is willing to add a group of people to their bowls to grab food.


    Franz wanted to subdue these people for his own use, and he would not directly recruit them, and there were not so many places in the Austrian army to house them.


    In addition to a few generals, who can enter military academies and impart war experience, most of the Junker aristocrats still need to go home to farm and become one of the Austrian military reserve officers.


    If the European War breaks out and they have a chance to perform, otherwise they will have to die in the field.


    This is the instinct of the emperor. The military literacy of the Junker aristocracy need not be doubted. Franz must hold it. Even if you do n¡¯t use it yourself, you ca n¡¯t use it for others.


    After the Russians have won the war, if they want to place their own people on the merit reward, they must liquidate these vested interests.


    Not only Junker aristocracy, but even ordinary people are probably unlucky. In fact, they do n¡¯t want to be unlucky. The Russians do n¡¯t copy their home. What do they use to pay off Austria ¡¯s debt?


    Russia and Austria also have close contracts for borrowing, but it is not just a territorial exchange. The debt settlement of the population is also one of the conditions secretly reached by both parties.


    This is also necessary. The tsarist government can clean up local instability and Austria can get a group of laborers to develop colonies.


    Of course, there are restrictions on conventions. Austria does not need to collect everything. The post-war Vienna government will buy these national prisoners of war from the Russians in the name of rescuing fellow Germans, and then take away the soldiers'' families.


    Franz is not afraid of someone robbing business. Nationalism has risen. Except for his Emperor Shinra, who holds high the banner of unified Germany and can conquer them with national justice, other countries do not have the capital.


    Spreading these people across the colony, Austria could quickly digest them. If they fall into the hands of Britain and France, I am afraid they will not dare to put these people on the colony.


    The defeat of the disabled soldiers will also be relatively speaking. The combat effectiveness of these people is not bad. When they reach the colony, they will definitely be ahead.


    If they entered the British and French colonies, the cultural traditions would be different, and they would not be able to merge in a short time. That''s the proper unstable element, and it''s the kind that can ignite the smoke at any time.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, the most troublesome are the British now, and they may encourage other European countries to interfere in this war.


    The life of the Pope Federation has nothing to do with us, but the Kingdom of Prussia is one of the German states, although they have announced their withdrawal.


    As leaders of the German nation, we cannot fall completely to the Russians on this issue. On the bright side, we must also make an effort to protect Prussia and give the outside world an account.


    If the Tsarist government can''t withstand the pressure and let the Kingdom of Prussia go, our plan is unlikely to continue. "


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. Now that Austria has enjoyed the benefits of nationalism, it must assume its obligations.


    For example: unify the German region, safeguard the territorial integrity of the German region, and fight against separatism ...


    There is no doubt that the Vienna government must intervene. Not to mention the preservation of the entire Kingdom of Prussia, at least the territory of the German region.


    After a little thought, Franz shook his head: "Don''t worry. Poland and Lithuania are international territories once recognized as Russians, and the Tsarist government as a victor will certainly be able to take it back.


    Even if the Prussian kingdom is insured, it must be peeled off. Huge amounts of debt, war reparations, and a tired domestic economy are all factors that are not so easy to get rid of.


    If we want to make a comeback, we must allow the international situation. The Russians will not give up suppressing them, and we will not give them this opportunity. "


    For Austria, the weight of the Kingdom of Prussia is still too large, and Austria is worried that they will be strangled if swallowed.


    Without dividing the Kingdom of Prussia, the road to German reunification will always be an air tower. The new Shinra empire established by Franz does not need a powerful state. The existence of the Kingdom of Prussia will weaken the authority of the central government.


    Splitting is easy to say, but it is very troublesome to operate. First of all, such hatred cannot be done by Austria. Otherwise, even if the future is unified, the Prussians will be separated from the central government.


    In this context, Franz chose the Russians as the knife. Out of comprehensive strategic considerations, it is not surprising to support the Russians in the Russian-Prussian War.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, if the Federation of Popo is defeated, the continent will be dominated by Britain, France, Austria and Russia.


    From a geographical point of view, we occupy the center of continental Europe, and naturally we are the most advantageous competitors of continental hegemons.


    Whether you like it or not, we will all need to participate in European disputes in the future. Our strength has grown rapidly in recent years, and it has disturbed many people.


    With the development of the times, the number of international conflicts will gradually increase in the future. Under the trend of interests, the possibility of France and Russia moving closer is very high.


    In theory, we can also draw the British to be allies to compete against the French-Russian alliance, but this is the worst choice. "


    Not possible, but very likely. In the original time and space, France and Russia have come together, but the British-German alliance has come to naught.


    Did the Russians really owe the loans to the French? Franz thought it before, and now he doesn''t think so.


    Originally, France, Russia and Russia moved closer to each other. Essentially, they still had strategic needs. The German and German empires were too strong, and they felt threatened. Loans are catalysts, not decisive factors.


    Although the international situation has changed, Austria''s strength can also arouse the vigilance of France and Russia.


    France and Russia have not moved closer. It is just that Russia-Austria relations are now friendly. The French are still immersed in the glory of the Napoleonic era and have not clearly recognized the Austrian threat.


    Franz nodded with satisfaction. Being able to soberly see the potential threats to Austria from the post-war international pattern is sufficient proof that the Austrian Foreign Ministry has matured, has not immersed in the past glory, and has a sober self-awareness.


    "This is indeed a big threat, but this is a future thing. We still have time to make a layout and weaken their competitors completely before they react.


    The most important thing right now is the Russian-Prussian War, which will eat the legacy left by the Commonwealth and strengthen our potential. "


    ...


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 Chapter 703： Battle of Warsaw without winners

    The changes in the Russian-Prussian battlefield have directly affected the European financial markets. For a while, the market was battered, and the war bonds issued by the Commonwealth Commonwealth all fell sharply.


    People with a bit of common sense know that if Mao Qi is unable to turn the tide in the later wars, after the defeat of the Commonwealth of Popo, a debt default will inevitably occur.


    The financial winter is coming.


    Prime Minister Benjamin far away in London felt chill.


    Too much debt, sometimes really not overwhelmed. By now, the most feared of the Pope Federation is finished, except for themselves, the British.


    The more information he has, the better Prime Minister Benjamin knows the seriousness of the problem.


    The defeat of the Popo Federation is not just a matter of letting out loans become bad debts, bonds issued for them to become waste paper, but also the debt owed by the Berlin government.


    The previous losses are nothing more than financial institutions and speculators. These people are rich in themselves and have strong ability to resist risks.


    The later payment is not the same. Large companies may be able to resist the past. The small and medium-sized enterprises have a weak capital chain and cannot afford to toss at all.


    If coupled with the looting of banks, the day of the completion of the Pope Commonwealth is the beginning of the British industrial crisis.


    The actual situation may be even worse, after all, the capitalist world is already overcapacity. After the war, market competition will become increasingly fierce, and the tide of corporate bankruptcy is inevitable.


    For Britannia, the proportion of these SMEs in the economic structure is not too high, but it is these enterprises that provide the most jobs.


    A good brother of bankruptcy and unemployment, has always been "focus on Meng, Meng can not leave focus." An unprecedented economic crisis is already brewing in Britain.


    Sometimes knowing too much is also a burden.


    Benjamin asked: "Sir Edward, what do the French say?"


    To reverse this war, it is no longer possible for the British to do so. The French position is crucial.


    Foreign Minister Edward shook his head: "The Paris government has rejected our proposal. They believe that the conflict between Russia and Russia cannot be resolved. Even if the war is forcibly stopped, there will be another war.


    The French bet on both sides in this war, and the loss of the Pope Federation to defeat them was not large, and they may even reach an agreement with the Russians secretly. "


    The Prime Minister of Benjamin nodded helplessly. He knew the grudges and hatred between Britain and France. The French are anxious that the British are unlucky. How can they help them out?


    In the case of the Russian-Prussian War, Britain and France initially supported the Berlin government together, but the British took the gold reserves of the Pope Federation and almost exclusively swallowed up their financial interests.


    It turns out that eating alone is not so delicious. The more you eat, the more you pay. The British took over most of the loans and bonds of the Berlin government.


    The French chose to let go for a variety of reasons. In addition to too few benefits, there is also the development of French Africa, which requires a large amount of investment. The Paris government artificially limits capital outflows.


    Although the capitalists'' greed has not been blocked, the total outflow of capital has shrunk significantly.


    Without government guidance, not only did the capital flow into the Popo Federation, but a considerable portion also flowed into the Russian Empire.


    It is equivalent to betting on both sides. No matter which side wins, the French share is indispensable. With fewer interests involved, the Paris government is naturally not active.


    Napoleon IV was not the same as his father. He was born in the French revival stage. He was born with arrogance and it was impossible to surrender to others.


    It can be seen from France''s foreign policy that the foreign policy of the Paris government has become more and more tough. In the past two or three years, British-French relations, French-Austrian relations have been deteriorating.


    The British Army was limited in strength and wanted to intervene in this war, too.


    Now that the French are unwilling to fight, the London government has essentially lost the ability to directly intervene in the war.


    After pondering for a while, Prime Minister Benjamin said fiercely: "Then come back next. No matter what method is used, we must find a way to keep the Kingdom of Prussia. We need creditors to exist and give a domestic account."


    After the defeat of the Kingdom of Prussia, naturally they did not have the ability to pay their debts. But as long as the creditor is present, there is the possibility of paying back the money.


    After the war, the Berlin government had limited financial resources. Perhaps for many years, their annual repayment amount was not enough for interest.


    But hope is better than no hope. The London government needs a hope to give people confidence in the market.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield: "Prime Minister, you are too pessimistic. Perhaps things are not as bad as you think, and the Federation of Popo is still fighting.


    If Maoqi creates miracles and wins the war in Warsaw in front of the Russians, they may still end the war decently. "


    Foreign Minister Edward denied: "Sir Garfield, this is impossible. There are indications that the Austrians want the Popo Federation to lose this war and lay the foundation for German regional unification.


    Even if Mao Qi created a miracle, he still cannot change the fate of the Popo Federation. With the support of Vienna, the army of the Tsarist government will rush up, and eventually pile them up. "


    "Quantitative advantage", perhaps this is the place that touched the most European countries. The Russians proved with facts: "As long as our army is large enough, the enemy will be powerless."


    ...


    When the British tried to make up for their losses, the Prussian-Russian war entered a new phase. The Russian Fourth Army has been completely tempered by the generals, and can only rely on simple fortifications to survive.


    Surprisingly, the General Army did not go all out to completely annihilate the Fourth Army of Russia. Instead, after fighting the disabled Fourth Army, it left two infantry divisions and a group of militia to pretend to besiege the Russians, but the main forces moved quickly north.


    In order to avoid Russian airship reconnaissance, the general forces chose to sleep during the day and march at night to quickly reinforce the Warsaw battlefield.


    On November 10, 1880, the main force of the General Army arrived in Warsaw, and together with the Warsaw defenders launched a counterattack against the Russian army, and the Russian Fifth Army suffered heavy losses unexpectedly.


    This is just the beginning. After the heavy losses of the Russian Fifth Army, they were forced to retreat with the remnants, and the Russian Seventh Army, which was a horn, was exposed to the general''s front.


    Facts have proved that after losing its military advantage, the Russian army is really not an opponent of the general army.


    The Russian Seventh Army failed to create miracles, and its comrades reminded them that it was too late to evacuate in time, and lost one-third of its strength under the blow of the General Army.


    The Warsaw campaign ended with the victory of the General Army, but Mao Qi''s face did not look at all happy, because the time belonging to them had been lost.


    There is no way, the Russian army is not paperless. Defeating the Russian Fifth Army relies on sneak attacks. They only spent two days and defeating the Russian Seventh Army took five days.


    Time is life on the battlefield. At this time, the Russians'' Third Army and Sixth Army were only more than 200 kilometers away from them.


    Theoretically, it is still possible to intercept the road halfway and delay the enemy''s marching speed for ten days and a half months.


    For such a long time, they can also help the southern line, for example: first kill the Eighth Army that sieges Poznan, and stay in the Russian Ninth Army in the middle.


    In fact, this is simply not possible. General soldiers are also humans. If they want to maintain the combat effectiveness of the troops, they need time to repair after the battle.


    Even with a two-day break, Mochi didn''t have enough time.


    Regardless of the fact that it is only 278 kilometers from Warsaw to Poznan, the train can arrive in the evening, and it will take hundreds of thousands of troops to pass by. It will not be completed in two days.


    The passing of the army does not mean that the war can begin immediately. It also depends on whether the enemy is willing to fight against them. The Russians can completely delay time.


    For example: look for favorable terrain and stick to it. Anyway, if they are not wiped out, the general''s rear will not be stable. The longer the time is, the better it is for the Russians.


    Before they killed the Russian Eighth Army, the Russian reinforcements arrived in Warsaw again. The main force is not there, and Warsaw can''t keep it.


    The fall of Warsaw also meant the fall of Poland. At that step, even if the Russian Eighth Army was killed, Mao Qi could only retreat drearily to engage in the defense of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    By giving up the Polish region, the Popo Federation has lost. Most of the territory and population have been lost, and the rest of the Kingdom of Prussia has less potential for war. There is no capital to fight the Russians at all.


    If there is no time to resolve the threats on the southern front, then we can only hope that the defenders in the country can give them a little more strength and insist that they kill the Russian reinforcements and then return to the country.


    The prerequisite is that this is the last batch of reinforcements of the Russians, otherwise the Warsaw offensive and defensive war will continue. From the current situation, it is more likely that the war will continue.


    Looking at the map, Mao Qi was at a loss for the first time.


    "Marshal, this is our battle report, please look at it." A young officer whispered.


    Mao Qi raised his head and waved his hand to signal the young officer to drop the battle report and go out. After a moment of silence, Mao Qi calmly opened the report.


    The cold figures on the paper seemed to instantly reduce the temperature in the room by a few minutes.


    The war is about to kill people. In the past month, the general army has achieved brilliant results. It has disarmed the Russian Fourth Army and the Fifth Army, and also severely damaged the Russian Seventh Army.


    The annihilation and capture of the enemy forces totaled more than 430,000, which disintegrated the Warsaw offensive of the Russians and created the world-famous "Warsaw Victory".


    Behind this glory, however, there were also 110,000 general soldiers who fell to the battlefield permanently, and an additional 150,000 wounded.


    This was just the casualties. In fact, they paid far more than just this price. Civilian casualties were not mentioned, and Mao Qi did not take the Polish seriously.


    The economic loss is not his concern. The depletion of weapons, equipment, and strategic materials cannot be ignored.


    In just one month, the general army destroyed half of the ammunition in the warehouse and consumed nearly one-third of strategic supplies.


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 Chapter 704： Human heart

    After the news of the war in Warsaw spread, the Russian military command was in a bleak mood. The good situation in Warsaw has been extinct. The Tsar government has advocated abandoning the North-South battle, and the call for reinforcements in Warsaw is growing.


    On the day the war report was received, Ivanov returned to St. Petersburg by train and had a secret talk with Alexander II overnight.


    No one knows the specific content. In short, the internal disturbances in Russia were suppressed by Alexander II.


    Settling the internal disputes, Marshal Ivanov returned to the battlefield again, sighed deeply, looking at the casualty data in his hand.


    "Order the Fourth Army to retreat. They are no longer needed to stay there."


    Daihatsu may have kindness, but more are still not needed. Originally, Ivanov also expected the Fourth Army to hold back the main force of the General Army and give the Russian army time.


    Now that the Fifth Army has been disabled, the Seventh Army has suffered heavy losses. Even if the Third and Sixth Army arrived, the Russian army also lost the ability to siege the general forces.


    At this point, there is no need for the Fourth Army to sacrifice. Even if they are upset, Ivanov will have to consider the political impact of the annihilation of the Fourth Army.


    The middle-aged officer reminded: "Marshal, according to the information from the front line, the Fourth Army has been exhausted, and General Oporto has less than 30,000 troops. I am afraid to break through ..."


    Ivanov was not good-hearted: "I''m afraid not so much! The main forces of the General Army are all in Warsaw. The enemy''s total military strength is so much. Ma Qi is not God and he cannot become an army.


    Most of the siege that surrounds the Fourth Army are like goods, that is, Opodo''s idiot didn''t find the enemy''s main force to leave. If he changed someone, the situation would not be so bad now. "


    Shake the pot!


    If you lose the battle, you also need someone to take responsibility. The senior staff of the Fifth Army and the Seventh Army, as parties, must not run away.


    Now they are not held accountable, so that they can continue to command the troops to commit crimes and make achievements, which is required by the war. The tsarist government will still pay off after the war.


    As the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Marshal Ivanov also needs to take responsibility. At this time, you need to carry the pot guy, and Oporto is the unlucky one.


    Of course, Oporto is not wrong. Had it not been for his unauthorized actions and disrupted the overall deployment of the Russian army, there would have been no defeat in Warsaw.


    ...


    Franz has been watching closely since the war in Warsaw. I have to admit that this battle, the generals played very beautifully, and brought the speed to the extreme.


    By contrast, the Russian army''s performance is much worse. Especially in coordination, the Fifth Army was under siege by the general army, and the Seventh Army was unable to rescue in time. The Fifth Army was finished before they responded.


    If the Russians respond faster or are more vigilant, the Fifth and Seventh Army can cooperate closely and provide reinforcements in a timely manner. It is not so simple for the General Army to want victory.


    Chief of Staff Albrecht: "His Majesty, the Prussian-Russian War is coming to an end. If no miracle is born, the defeat of the Popo Federation is a foregone conclusion."


    This conclusion surprised Franz. It must be known that before the Warsaw campaign, the General Staff gave a conclusion that the victory of General Russia was two or eight. Now the generals have won the Warsaw campaign. Instead of increasing their odds, they have decreased.


    Franz asked in confusion: "Why? The generals won the war in Warsaw. They should increase their odds. Why?"


    Albrecht explained: "Tactically speaking, Warsaw''s victory against the general forces was very beautiful, and it reversed the adverse situation in Warsaw in one fell swoop.


    However, the strategy is different. After the Warsaw meeting, the Russian army lost its military advantage in the Warsaw area. Next, the Russian Third Army and the Sixth Army will be cautious and cautious.


    The general army wanted to find an opportunity to annihilate the remaining Russian army, and it was almost impossible. In Ivanov''s style, most of the Russian army will not initiate an attack next, but will suspend the general army far away.


    The Russian Third Army, the Sixth Army, plus the former Seventh Army and the Fifth Army''s remnants, still have a total strength of 600,000. Trying to defeat them is not something that can be accomplished overnight.


    In the previous battle, the general army was not without losses, and the strength of Mao Qi''s hands was probably no different from that of the Russian army. It is also very difficult to divide troops and reinforce other battlefields.


    Once the General Army splits, these Russian troops will immediately jump over and seize Warsaw.


    Moki didn''t dare to give up the Warsaw region, and lost it to Poland. Neither the political influence nor the military influence can be tolerated by the Berlin government.


    Before the war, the General Staff judged the two-point victory of the Popo Federation. That was based on the premise of the victory of the General Army in Warsaw. Maoqi had to kill the Russian Third Army and the Sixth Army.


    Under normal circumstances, this is an almost impossible task. Mao Qi should have realized that he was unsure, so he would start in advance and not give the Russians time to gather troops. "


    From a military point of view, Mao Qi''s approach is certainly correct. When the Russian army gathers, even if they are delivered to their door, they will not be able to eat. It is undoubtedly the most correct choice to start with the strong one.


    The correct choice is not equal to the final victory. The gap in strength cannot be made up by individuals.


    If only military considerations are being considered, it is best to give up the Warsaw area, kill the Russians on the southern front, and then return to the decisive battle.


    In fact, this simply cannot be done. There are also a large number of Polish soldiers in the General Army. Mao Qi dare to abandon Warsaw without war, and Polish soldiers will be mutiny.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl questioned: "I am afraid this is not possible! The Federation of Popo has fully mobilized, many retired veterans have returned to the army, and students of the military academy also graduated early and entered the military service.


    These new troops have insufficient training and worrying combat effectiveness, but they can always be used to defend the city and delay time. "


    Albrecht nodded characteristically: "Berlin may be able to hold it, but Poznan will definitely not hold it. At this stage of the war, the Poles are unreliable.


    In the East Prussian battle, the Russians have a navy problem, and the generals have no chance of winning. Failure is only a matter of time.


    The Commonwealth of Popo cannot afford to lose. No matter where it is breached by the Russians, the general army in Warsaw will become an lone army. "


    The human heart is the most complicated, and loyalty is also valuable.


    People are more willing to believe what they see than what the government says. The Russians all came to the city, and the government said that persistence is victory. Who would believe it?


    It took only a few years for the Popo Federation to establish national loyalty. People are confused, that is, "birds in the same forest", each of them is flying.


    It is not just a day or two that the Tsarist government ruled Poland, nor is there any roots there. It is normal for capitalists and nobles to secretly associate with the Russians for their own interests.


    ...


    After a little thought, Franz made the decision: "Now that the overall situation is set, we should not step in. Let the Immigration Department prepare for the new wave of immigration.


    This immigration is unusual. There are a large number of retired soldiers in it. It is necessary to do a good job of screening and not to let extremists come in. "


    No way, the European ideological community is in a mess these days, all kinds of ideas run rampant, and more than 80% of them are utopian.


    Especially in war-torn areas, it is also the place where various extremist ideas are prone. Austria''s immigration was for the development of the colonial economy, not for testing new ideas.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


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 Chapter 705： Have to carry the pot

    The Royal Palace of Berlin has just ended a celebration party. As the protagonist of the banquet, Mao Qi was intentionally left by William I.


    The guests dispersed, and the joy of William I disappeared. It can be seen that the understatement just now, and all the pieces are in the chest.


    As King of the Commonwealth of Popo, William I knows better than anyone about the crisis now. The Warsaw campaign was a tactical victory and did not reverse the adverse situation on the battlefield.


    Only the people need confidence and victory, and in order to stabilize the people''s hearts, this self-deceiving celebration party.


    William I asked with interest: "Marshal, when will the war in Warsaw end?"


    "do not know!"


    The three common words are a bit heavy to use here. It seemed that Mao Qi''s whole body strength had been exhausted, and his expression suddenly fainted after speaking.


    This is the real answer. When the war in Warsaw will end, it is no longer the case of the Federation of Popo. The decision has long been transferred to the Russians.


    After a pause, William I added the tone: "What if I insist on a while?"


    Mao Qi shook his head: "Your Majesty, this is not something I can decide! If you want to end the war in Warsaw, it will also depend on the Russians not agreeing.


    The Russian Fourth Army and the Fifth Army are disabled, and their Seventh Army still maintains a certain combat effectiveness. The Third and Sixth Army are on their way, and they will reach the front soon.


    This is just the beginning. As far as I know, the Russians have seven new formations. The enemy can deploy at least four troops to the Warsaw battlefield.


    Even if they are all cannon fodder buckets, we cannot defeat them in a short time. What''s more, the enemy is not in a hurry to make a decisive battle at all, and it is even more difficult for us to take the initiative to attack.


    Militaryly, the enemy has entered our hinterland, and the value of Warsaw has been lost.


    If possible, I suggest giving up the Warsaw area first, concentrating forces on solving the crisis on the north and south fronts, and focusing on the defense of the Kingdom of Prussia. "


    Seeing that William I had not spoken for a long time, Mochi knew that he was hesitant, and continued to add: "In addition to resolving our strategic passiveness, we can use German nationalism to influence the decision of the Vienna government.


    Austria''s support for the Russians is not without a bottom line. If they are to discover that the Tsarist government intends to invade the German region, the situation will change.


    Without the support of the Austrians, the Tsarist government will not be able to last long. As long as they have no money in their pockets, this war is over.


    If things go well, we may still be siege the main forces of the Russian army in Prussia and regain lost ground. "


    On the surface, Austria''s support for the Russians was to remove the rival of the Popo Federation and clear internal obstacles for the unification of the German region.


    Once the Russians show interest in the German region, it will take minutes for Russia and Austria to turn their faces. Even if the government can take care of the overall situation, nationalists will provoke disputes.


    William I shook his head: "This is the worst plan. It is easy to give up Poland, but it is difficult to get it back.


    Ivanov''s military style, you have personally taught, how much do you think he might be fooled?


    If the Russians continue to fight steadily, we will not be able to sustain it for a long time. We may not be consumed before the Tsarist government wallet is exhausted.


    Moreover, do you really think that the Russian Olympic Games will immediately turn its face? Alexander II is not stupid, no matter how coveted the territory of the German region, it will not be shown now.


    If I changed my position to Alexander II, I would throw all the German regions into Austria to pay the debt, in exchange for the full support of the Vienna government.


    Maintaining good relations between Russia and Austria, recuperating in Austria after the war, restoring strength, and watching the European situation, waiting for the next European change.


    Divorcing Russia-Austria relations is unrealistic, but there are some opportunities to win support from other countries, at least to increase British investment.


    Unfortunately, Denmark fell to the Russians. Otherwise, the Royal Navy was leased, and St. Petersburg was also a trick. "


    The Berlin government of Russia-Austria relations has studied it in depth, and finally came to the conclusion that Russia and Austria will eventually turn their heads, but this time is not now, but the time for the future continental hegemony.


    The Prussian-Russian war has not yet ended, and even if the Tsarist government is no longer strong, it will not be able to join the European supremacy.


    This means that the conflict between Russia and Austria has erupted and there is still a long time. In a short period of time, the Federation of Popo will still be the first target of the Russians.


    In fact, there was another reason why William I did not say that now he is not only the king of Prussia but also the king of Poland.


    Once he gave up the Polish region, it would be impossible for him to gain the recognition of the Polish people in the future.


    Politics is cruel. If there is no reversal, the situation will not be worse. In case the General Army recaptured on the battlefield and recovered the lost land, the Polish king who gave up the Polish region will do his best.


    At that time, to rebuild the Federation of Popo, if the relationship between Popo is to be eased, his king must bear responsibility. Abdication is the best ending, or it will die early.


    In the face of interest, nothing is impossible. Until the beginning of the war, William I''s control of this country has actually dropped to the lowest point.


    In this context, it is possible to abandon the Warsaw area, but this order cannot be taken by him, and someone must be found guilty.


    Is there a better candidate now than Moki?


    In order to win the war, the front-line coach ordered the abandonment of Poland, which makes logical sense.


    As for Mao Qi, after the war, it will be criticized, and even infamous. William I was afraid to make his reputation even worse, and no emperor liked the courtier''s success.


    If it weren''t for the suggestion that Moody was guilty of blame, William I would never say ambiguous, and the last complaint was superfluous.


    The plan to attack St. Petersburg was not implemented, not because the Danes fell to the Tsarist government, but the most important thing was that the British dropped the chain.


    There are many reasons for the London government''s unwillingness to invest in this capital.


    Domestic: Opposition obstruction; International: France and Austria want the British to abide by the rules of the game, the Nordic Federation does not want to see the British extend their influence to the Baltic.


    If it is to protect Britain''s own interests, the London government may not advise. The problem is that it is now in the interest of the Commonwealth Federation that they are paying such a price, and the London government is naturally reluctant.


    No amount of debt is useless, and consortia can influence politics, which does not mean that they can make decisions for the government. This year, it is still not possible for capitalists to take charge.


    After pondering for a moment, Mao Qi smiled bitterly: "I know what to do."


    After that, Mao Qi turned directly and left the palace, and even the courteous farewell was saved.


    From beginning to end, William I did not stop. The rift has widened. This is no way out. Since the death of Ron, there has been a gap between William I and Maoqi.


    Without lubricants, contradictions between the federal government and the military in Popo are increasing. For William I to play political balance, it is inevitable to support a weak government against the military.


    As the boss of the military, Mao Qi has naturally become a striker in conflict. There are more conflicts and the deterioration of relations is inevitable.


    William I is now letting Ma Qi take the blame, not only for the needs of the situation, but also for the continuation of the political struggle.


    Otherwise, the government can also carry this blame, but the Berlin government is already weak, and if this blame is carried back, it will be even more difficult to compete with the military.


    After an unhappy meeting, Mao Qi rushed back to the front line by train. On the face of it, the front-line war was urgent, but in fact it was a silent protest.


    Who can let this blame be on his back? The boss of the military is also not good enough, we must consider the overall interests of the military.


    The army''s right to speak is based on victory. The Federation of Popo is an army-owned country. If it loses the war, the most serious loss is the army led by Juncker aristocracy.


    From a purely military point of view, giving up Warsaw and retreating to the Kingdom of Prussia can only have a vitality, and it must be done on this basis.


    Offending the Poles, he was still a high-ranking marshal, and he would n¡¯t have been spitted, and his reputation would not be eaten; if he lost the war, he would be nothing.


    Be mad, that''s impossible. Now if you are angry and refuse to retreat to Warsaw, you are not gambling, but gambling.


    Teana national thief is not a Japanese patent. In fact, the Prussian kingdom is the originator, but it is not so distraught.


    ...


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 Chapter 706： Run away

    On November 18, 1880, the Russian army captured Poznan. The general forces in Warsaw at any time faced the danger of the rear road being cut off, and the general-Russian war became clear.


    Warsaw Army Command


    Receiving the bad news, Mao Qi was not surprised at all. Starting from refusing to send troops to reinforce Poznan, he was prepared for the worst.


    It is also tricky to back up the bag, giving up Warsaw is not as easy as it sounds. If there is no sufficient reason, there is no way to explain to the outside world.


    At the military conference, Mao Qi calmly said: "Poznan lost early and our threat was threatened. The plan to annihilate the Third and Sixth Army of Russia went bankrupt.


    Now I have to change my original battle plan, recapture the Poznan area first, guarantee a smooth road, and then turn back to Warsaw and the Russians decisive battle.


    Now occupying Poznan is the Eighth Army of Russia, which is dominated by infantry, with a total strength of nearly 200,000. The combat effectiveness can only be considered mid-stream among all the Russian troops.


    The Russian Eighth Army is not fighting alone. The Russian Ninth Army is less than 160 kilometers away from them. Once we launch a counterattack, the enemy will definitely reinforce.


    Everyone in the country has heard of the situation. The new combat force is worrying and cannot be put into the battlefield for a short time.


    If we want to recapture Poznan from the enemy as soon as possible, this time we must draw the main force to participate in the war. Now we need someone to stay in Warsaw to ensure that Warsaw will not lose during the time when the main force leaves. "


    Staying in Warsaw is no easy task. The current situation on the battlefield is obviously not good for the Commonwealth Federation. If it goes well, they will still have a chance to counterattack. If something goes wrong, the left-behind troops will be abandoned.


    Admiral Giovanni Ferrari, commander of the First Army, said: "Let''s stay behind. The First Army has the best combat effectiveness and should be able to fight for enough time for the main force."


    This is not a show. The First Army is the absolute main force of the General Army. The stronger the combat force on the battlefield, the more often the combat missions it undertakes.


    Without knowing that the country has decided to abandon Warsaw, from the overall perspective, General Giovanni Ferrari naturally has to take on this difficult task.


    Mao Qi said in a denial: "No!"


    Then he explained: "The First Army is the most powerful, but you are best at offensive, not defensive. The next step is to recapture Poznan.


    This time the Warsaw defensive battle is difficult to fight, the Russians may be crazy like never before, and there may not be many troops left. Against this background, to maintain Warsaw, we must cooperate closely with the local militias.


    A national mobilization order has been issued in the country, and Warsaw, together with the surrounding areas, can mobilize about 200,000 people. These troops have only received simple military training and cannot be used as the main force. When the auxiliary forces are still okay.


    In the case of insufficient troop strength, we must exert the combat effectiveness of this unit. Without seeking to defeat the Russians, as long as Warsaw is maintained, it is a victory.


    Taking all factors into consideration, the headquarters decided to leave the Third Army with the best public base to stay in Warsaw.


    General Vasquevis, you have to stand by Warsaw for at least 40 days under Russian attack. Is there a problem? "


    The establishment of the Popo Federation is too short. Although the Warsaw government intends to promote the unification of the language, it is still too short. In addition, the Polish resistance has naturally failed to achieve results.


    There is no uniform language, and in order to prohibit it, the general army had to separate it when it was compiled.


    The Third Army is a Polish-dominated army. Most of the soldiers are from the surrounding areas of Warsaw. A local army has a better mass base than other troops.


    Vas Kevis''s face was a bit ugly. On the surface, Maoqi was asking his opinion, but in fact he had no chance to refuse.


    The command has made a decision. What can he do besides executing the order?


    Moreover, Mao Qi''s reason is very good, the Third Army is a local, and defending his hometown is a proper meaning in itself.


    Without knowing that he has been abandoned, Was Kevis'' resistance is not high, only if it is an ordinary task.


    Was Kevis asked with concern: "In general, I have no problem. The Third Army will try to win time for the main force. But to cooperate with the local forces, who will command?"


    After receiving a positive reply, Mao Qi nodded with satisfaction: "Of course, the command is yours. Before we launch the counterattack, the Third Group will take over all military and political power in Poland.


    This is a special time and must be treated specially. Both local forces and local governments are temporarily under your control.


    How will this battle be fought, the headquarters will not ask, I have only one request, we must defend Warsaw. "


    Decentralization, maximum decentralization. Was Kevis was about to become the commander of the Group Army with the largest power in the Federation of Popo. Even Marshal Marquis did not have the power to restrain local governments.


    Was Kevis was not surprised, and everything was possible in the war years. Although the general army has not yet taken over local administration, this may be the first case, but the army''s involvement in local government affairs has long been widespread.


    In order to win the war, the Berlin government has become accustomed to deafness. As long as it is beneficial to the war, it can be done.


    This is the first case, and it will never be the last.


    Opening this bad head is undoubtedly a heavy blow to government authority. But all the soldiers were sitting, and the position under the buttocks determined that they must lean toward the military.


    Was Kevis had a joy on his face. It was an unexpected joy to be able to get command of the local troops. Now even local governments can control it, so the resources that can be mobilized have increased greatly.


    With so many resources, he couldn''t stick to it for 40 days, so he could go home and plant the land, so as not to stay shameful.


    Was Kevis answered affirmatively: "No problem, the Third Army promises to complete the task!"


    Mochi glanced at Vasquevis, and his brows showed sympathy, quickly covering up the past, and he warned:


    "Don''t be too happy. The Third Army only has 156,000 people. Even if you add 200,000 local troops, the combined total strength is only 60% of the enemy.


    Even if we are on the defensive side and occupy a geographical advantage, we are still at a disadvantage and must be careful.


    Local troops have just been formed shortly, and many people haven''t even completed basic military training. You''d better not have too much hope in combat effectiveness.


    The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and this 40-day period is just the minimum. If something goes wrong halfway through, no one knows when, we will be able to reinforce Warsaw. "


    "Yes, Marshal!" Was Kevis answered gravely.


    Mei Yuzhong was also a little grateful. Since he took command, Mao Qi has taken care of the Third Army, and has not treated it differently, whether it is supplementing materials or allocating combat tasks.


    Defending Warsaw is the most challenging task the Third Group has received since the start of the war. However, high risk also means high return, and this difficult task is also the easiest to win.


    Vaskovis is pursuing, not afraid of challenges. Mao Qi''s warning, he only cares about his subordinates without any doubt.


    Mao Qi nodded with satisfaction: "Good, since you are so confident, the task of defending Warsaw is left to the Third Army.


    There is not much time left for us, and the rest of the troops immediately packed up and set off for Poznan early tomorrow morning.


    Due to the limited transportation capacity of the railway, heavy weapons and logistics materials were transported by train, and the troops travelled lightly and set off on foot. "


    The railway facilities of the Commonwealth Federation are relatively complete, but no matter how perfect, there is no way to transport hundreds of thousands of troops, along with logistics materials, to hundreds of miles in a short time.


    In this context, in order to save time, it is natural to give priority to the transportation of weapons, equipment and strategic materials, and soldiers still have to march on foot.


    Fortunately, Poland is not large. From Warsaw to Poznan, less than 37 Puri (about 280 kilometers), the troops travelled lightly for almost a week.


    Of course, this is theoretical data. In fact, the time required will definitely be longer, and the combat speed of the large regiment itself will not be faster.


    Before arriving on the battlefield, we must first release heavy weapons and logistics materials to the troops, which requires testing the logistics organization capabilities.


    If the organizational capabilities are not enough to complete these tasks in a timely manner, it is better to let soldiers bring weapons and equipment and logistics materials to the road, so as to avoid confusion and waste time.


    ...


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 Chapter 707： Refugee crisis

    Russian command, Ivanov is immersed in the joy of capturing Poznan. This can be said to be the biggest victory that the Russian army has achieved since the war began, and its strategic significance is not in any way weaker than the resumption of Smolinsk.


    If you open the map, you know that Poznan is located in the center of the Polish Plain, and is the most important transportation hub and industrial center between Popo.


    The occupation of the Russian army here also meant that they cut off the aorta that Warsaw had connected with the rear, and the main force of the General Army led by Mao Qi was about to become an isolated army.


    A young military officer hurried to report: "Marshal, there was news from the front line. According to the airship investigation yesterday, a large number of enemy troops withdrew from the Warsaw area, numbering in the hundreds of thousands.


    The enemy marched very fast, suspected to be the main force, but they did not carry heavy weapons and could not be determined for the time being. "


    Ivanov was startled, and thought secretly, "No, the enemy is going to run." Then hesitated again, and he was very wily and tricky, and his soldiers were often unexpected. No one knew if it would be a shot.


    The airship can only detect, it is difficult to distinguish whether the main force is below. There are also a large number of local troops in the Warsaw region, fully capable of posing as main forces.


    The same strategy was used by Mao Qi during the Winter Campaign last year. During the recent war in Warsaw, the enemy tricked Russia''s Fourth Army again.


    However, just give up like this, Ivanov was not reconciled. If the main force of the general army is released now, it will be difficult to encircle them in the future.


    After a little thought, Ivanov made a decision: "Order the Seventh Army to immediately send cavalry to investigate into the enemy''s territory to determine whether it is the enemy''s main force.


    Report the news to the Eighth Army, make them destroy the roads and bridges on the way back to the General Army, and prepare to intercept the enemy''s return.


    The ninth army was ordered to immediately go to Poznan and meet with the eighth army to jointly perform the interception task.


    The 11th and 17th Army were ordered to leave a small number of troops to defend, and the main force went to Poznan to reinforce as soon as possible.


    Ordered the Third, Sixth, and Seventh Army to immediately approach, once the enemy''s main force was determined to leave, immediately attack Warsaw.


    Order the Fourth and Fifth Army being refurbished, prepare for battle, and reinforce the Warsaw battlefield at any time.


    The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Army were ordered to abandon their original combat missions and to cut off Warsaw''s enemy forces from the East Prussia area. "


    Ivanov was still that Ivanov, and did not blindly order the pursuit because the enemy might retreat.


    The General Army did not carry heavy weapons in order to hurry up the time. If all the cavalry divisions in Warsaw were sent out, the success rate of intercepting them would still be very high.


    The question is, what can I do if I stop?


    The Fourth and Fifth Armies of the Warsaw region were abolished. The Seventh Army was also injured in the previous battle, and the combat effectiveness was greatly reduced. The Third and Sixth Armies that maintained the combat effectiveness ended their repairs ahead of time. Also not at its peak.


    Even if these troops chase after them, they do not have the strength to engulf the main forces of the general army. What''s more, in order to pursue, it is also necessary to resolve the general forces who remain in Warsaw.


    Considering the risks involved, Ivanov would rather choose a more conservative tactic and intercept in the farther Poznan region.


    Being safe is safe, and the success rate is pitifully low. As soon as the Polish plain was flat, there was no danger at all, and the enemy could choose too many paths.


    Unless it''s luck, the Eighth Army can''t stop it. Ivanov''s order for reinforcements was not really to intercept the main force of the general forces in Poland, and it was also a good choice to block them outside Poland.


    Ivanov, who likes to fight steadily, does not mind first clearing the enemies in Warsaw, and then concentrates his forces and the general battle.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, after receiving the news that the Russian army occupied Poznan, Franz sipped the tea directly.


    Intuition told him there was a big problem.


    It is impossible for Maoqi to know the strategic value of Poznan. No matter how scarce the troops are, it is impossible to ignore such strategic points.


    Even if the main force is inadequate, the second-line troops must make up for it. However, three dissatisfied second-line infantry divisions were deployed in Poznan, of which only 7,000 were stationed in Poznan.


    At this point, I almost told the enemy that our troops are weak and we are coming to attack.


    Franz asked: "Albrecht, what do you think Mauch wants to do? Trick the enemy deeper, ready to eat the Russian Eighth Army?"


    Chief of Staff Albrecht laughed: "There may be factors in this regard, but more should be to save strength and jump out of that big pit in Warsaw earlier.


    The Russians have too much advantage to face the Popov Federation without any chance of winning. Want to come back, Mao Qi can only make a strange move.


    I don''t know exactly what it is, but starting from the military, abandoning Poland to extend the Russian front can indeed increase the odds of the general army.


    The fall of Poznan also involves issues left over by history. Since the Vienna Conference in 1815, the area has been assigned to the Kingdom of Prussia, but the locals have not been very convinced.


    To be exact, the local capitalists, nobles, and intellectuals are very dissatisfied with the Berlin government.


    On the surface, the Berlin government ¡¯s ethnic integration policy promoted Germanic localization. In fact, the Junker aristocrats occupied most of the government ¡¯s interests, and these latecomers did not get the remains of the cold.


    In normal times, these people can''t make trouble, the war years are different, especially when the Russians are about to win, these frustrated people are naturally active.


    Perhaps, Mao Qi wants to pull out these hidden dangers at one time and intentionally expose them. "


    "Take the snake out of the hole and clear the alien."


    Franz is also familiar with this kind of thing. The political struggle is inherently cruel. If there is no way to become a person, it can only be washed away.


    At this stage of the war, the internal contradictions of the Commonwealth Federation have actually reached a peak, and a fuse is about to explode. Since Poznan has become a hidden danger, it is natural to clean it.


    Looking at the map, Franz sighed sincerely: "Mao Qi is really fierce, the hundreds of thousands of troops in Warsaw, give up if you give up!"


    There is nothing wrong with this approach. As the so-called "no mercy soldier", in order to win the war, there is nothing that cannot be abandoned.


    It seems that hundreds of thousands of troops have been abandoned. In fact, the Berlin government has not lost money. The war has now been furious, and as long as there is hope, the Polish will not surrender.


    Most of these troops are locals, and it is almost impossible to destroy them in World War I. If it is not possible to wipe out, even if victory is achieved, it is very difficult to clear the place after the war.


    As long as the Berlin government sends in a hand, local guerrillas are born. As long as you think about the atrocities of the Cossack cavalry in Poland in the early days, you know how much the local population hates the Russians and the guerrilla wars can be fought.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carr laughed: "His Majesty, Mao Qi is probably compelled. Warsaw is not only a few hundred thousand troops, but also a large number of refugees.


    The war is not over, these people cannot return to their hometowns to resume production, and the Popo Federation cannot provide so many jobs. It can be said that refugees are everywhere in Poland.


    According to preliminary estimates, almost three million people are receiving relief food from the Berlin government, and about half of them have completely lost their livelihoods.


    While supporting millions of troops and supporting millions of refugees, even the blood of the British transfused the Berlin government''s finances.


    Lost the Polish region, as well as the heavy burden. On this issue, the Berlin government should play a disgraceful role. "


    Refugees are always the most troublesome. Austria accepts refugees on a large scale. It is a pity that the colonial government has passed the era of starvation and has set a threshold. The majority of people are stopped at the level of language.


    The British and French colonies and American countries welcome immigrants. Unfortunately, they have to buy their own ferry tickets. When they arrive, they also need to find ways to make a living.


    Franz nodded: "This is a difficult problem for the Berlin government, but it should not be difficult for the Russians. They have rich experience in dealing with it, but they don''t know what Alexander II will do this time."


    Relief is impossible. Most of these refugees were created by the Russian army. Even if the Tsarist government paid for relief, it could not regain popular support.


    Moreover, the Tsarist government is not wealthy. Such a meaningless investment will certainly not be done by Alexander II.


    Massacre is the last option, involving millions of people, and it is estimated that the Russians may not succeed.


    Deportation may not be the best way, but it is the most likely to be chosen by the Tsarist government. Just like in the Second Near East War, the Russian army expelled a large number of Ottoman people into the inland areas, artificially creating a famine, and damaging Ottoman empire.


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 Chapter 708： Stop loss

    On November 27, 1880, the General Army arrived in Poznan. After a brief break, it launched an attack on the Russian Eighth Army the next day.


    Under the harassment of the Russian cavalry and airship, it only took less than 8 days to reach Poznan from Warsaw. The general army explained what is expensive and fast with facts.


    A little military common sense knows that the larger the number of troops, the more difficult it is to coordinate, and the slower the march.


    The total force of the General Army is as high as 468,000, and being able to complete more than 280 kilometers in 8 days is a miracle in military history.


    If the organizational capability is not strong enough, perhaps the troops in the front have reached their destination and the troops in the back have not set off.


    Anyway, with so many people standing in line, there can be two rows from Poznan to Warsaw.


    There is no doubt that the rapid action of the general forces exceeded the Russians'' estimates. The ninth army closer did not arrive, and the enemy arrived first.


    Although the Russian Eighth Army fought bravely, it did not help. Don''t say that blocking the return of the generals and whether to keep Poznan has become a problem.


    ...


    The Russian military commander, looking at the help telegram in his hand, Ivanov sighed helplessly.


    "Order the Eighth Army to hold on to Poznan and wait for reinforcements, and order the Ninth Army to speed up its march and reinforce the Eighth Army as soon as possible."


    Staff General Julian Bennetou reminded: "Marshal, the main force of the General Army arrived in Poznan two days ago, and now Poznan may have been surrounded.


    At this time, the Ninth Army rushed past, and it was difficult to merge with the Eighth Army in the city immediately. Instead, it might be surrounded by enemies.


    The Eighth Army has cities that can stick to it, and support for ten days and a half months is not a problem. It is better to let the Ninth Army, the Eleventh Army, and the Seventeenth Army merge and then go to reinforcements. "


    From a military perspective, Julian Benneteau''s concerns are very reasonable. A ninth army in the field cannot really be the enemy''s main opponent.


    If there is an encounter, the loss will be heavy, and the whole army will be lost. Without the Ninth Army, the two second-line troops alone would not be the enemy of the enemy.


    Ivanov sneered and said, "It''s not necessary. What if Mao Qi had such a good appetite, how could he give them the Ninth Army?


    The total strength of the Eighth Army is 216,000, and the total strength of the Ninth Army is 187,000, which together exceeds 400,000. How can it be swallowed so easily.


    If we cannot make a quick decision, our 11th Army and 17th Army will arrive on the battlefield. Even if Mao Qi could win, how many troops would they have left after the war?


    The main forces have run out, and if they want to recover, they will not be able to complete them overnight. We will not give them time.


    Now that Mao Qi''s army is the essence of the general army, if he is willing to exchange it, why should we be stingy! "


    The Berlin government has begun mobilization for the whole people. The new troops have not been able to form combat effectiveness. The main reasons are the lack of officers and the small number of veterans.


    The general force in Mao Qi''s hands was extremely important. With this unit in hand, with veterans leading new recruits, the general army has a chance to erupt again.


    Of course, it is not easy to want an outbreak. The general army lacks enough time, and Ivanov will not give them a chance to breathe.


    Now that the war has gone on, the losses are no longer important. If you open the map, you will find that the Federation of Popo has lost 55 percent of its land, 40 percent of its population, half of its food production capacity and one-third of its industry.


    This is just the beginning. The war has already burned into the hinterland of the Kingdom of Prussia. Once the Warsaw area has fallen, only one third of the Popo Federation is left.


    No matter how beautiful the general army is playing on the battlefield, it will not be able to make up for the gap in national strength, and the general''s succession has become increasingly apparent.


    ...


    The loss of the Russian army in Poznan does not mean that they have suffered losses in other battlefields.


    Around the Baltic Sea, the Russians had a maritime advantage, and the land and the sea advanced against the general forces. They had occupied a quarter of East Prussia.


    In Warsaw, after the withdrawal of the main forces of the general forces, the situation of strength and weakness was reversed. Although it was not possible to break through Warsaw City, it was about to happen.


    The Poles who were not guarding Warsaw did not die, but the Russians were too insidious and expelled a large number of refugees into the city, increasing the pressure on the garrison.


    The 10th Russian Army responsible for the raid in Berlin is now less than 80 kilometers from Berlin. Of course, this distance may be the limit, and if you want to move forward, it will not be possible for the Tenth Army.


    From a military point of view, the surprise attack of the Russian 10th Army has clearly failed, and it did not play any role in the attack. It was discovered by the enemy early.


    Politically, the tenth army appeared near Berlin. The impact on the Popo Federation was disastrous, and more and more people were pessimistic about the war.


    If it wasn''t for hatred with the Russians too much, and there were too many chips to press for this war, there would be no way out, maybe the Berlin government has compromised with the Russians.


    In London, after determining that the Pope Federation is over, Benjamin''s cabinet is thinking about how to stop losses in a timely manner to minimize British losses.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield: "After analyzing the data from our survey, the most optimistic estimate is that once the Popo Federation is defeated, we will lose at least 300 million pounds of wealth.


    The total foreign assets of the Commonwealth Federation may not be more than 150 million pounds, including the final deposit of the Berlin government account and the gold mortgaged to us.


    Most of these overseas assets are distributed in Austrian Africa, and in a private name, we can''t even do it if we want to freeze. "


    There is no doubt that it is difficult to stop loss now. The home of the Popo Federation is too thin, and many collaterals can only be cashed on the premise of winning the war.


    In theory, immediately freezing the Berlin government''s bank account in Britain and confiscating their gold and overseas assets can minimize losses.


    In fact, there is no possibility of operation at all. As a world hegemon, Britain also has a face. At this time, what has happened to other brothers?


    Although Britain is strong, it does not reach the point where it needs no younger brother.


    Now is the era of Britain, France, Austria and the Three Kingdoms. In the context of the three major powers not supporting the battle, whoever wins more younger brothers will have an advantage in international politics.


    Foreign Minister Edward: "There is no need to think about freezing assets, including the gold pledged by the Berlin government, and we cannot move, at least until the Pope Federation is finished.


    It is imperative to find a way to keep the Popo Federation, at least the Kingdom of Prussia.


    We need to set an example to let all countries in the world know that even if cooperation with Britain fails, we have the strength to keep them. "


    In a sense, the Prussian-Russian war is also a continuation of the conflict between Britain, France, and Austria. The three countries used this war for political games, but the French withdrew halfway and finally became a game between Britain and Austria.


    Competition between big nations does not happen overnight. It is the loss today and the return tomorrow. Who would dare to cooperate with them if they lost money in the struggle and then changed their hands and killed the younger brother?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield nodded: "Of course, this is necessary. We can only recover the investment if the debtor is present.


    The current Berlin government is too poor. Even freezing all their assets will not make up for our losses.


    The question is can we keep them? Now that the Russians have the upper hand, I don''t think that the tsarist government will let this enemy down because of our face. "


    How big is Britain''s face? This is a question that does not have an accurate answer, and has different answers in different regions and countries.


    Beginning with the London government''s support for the Popo Federation, their face is not good enough in the Russian Empire. Hurting their own interests, the Tsarist government does not care what British threats are.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "This cannot be denied by the Russians. No country wants to see Russian forces penetrate Central Europe, including Austria, which supports them.


    If the Russians annexed the Popo Federation, how could Austria ¡¯s Central European Empire dream come true? The bottom line for the Vienna government should be for the Tsarist government to take back Poland-Lithuania.


    The only thing to worry about is that Russia and Austria may have divided the secrets of the Popo Federation. This is the strength of the Vienna government, and no one knows how many secret contracts they have concluded over the years. "


    "Austrian secret treaty" is also one of the hot topics in Europe. It has been widely circulated in Russia, Austria, France, Britain, Austria, the Netherlands, the Netherlands, Austria, and Germany.


    There is no doubt that many secret contracts are nonsense. Most of them are just ordinary treaties, because politics need to be kept secret for a while, and they become so-called "secret contracts" when they are outside.


    The Vienna government has never explained. This thing was originally getting darker and darker. Even if the content of the treaty was exposed, a large group of people did not believe it.


    The water becomes more and more muddled, and the true and false contents are mixed together, and the outside world becomes more difficult to distinguish.


    The Russian-Olympic Treaty definitely exists. Otherwise, the agreement on the bright side is not enough for the Vienna government to invest capital in the Tsarist government. The specific content of the London government is not clear.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "This is not a problem. Austria is not ready. At this time, the Commonwealth is divided up, and they have no confidence to swallow the Kingdom of Prussia.


    I studied Franz, and he took personal reputation very seriously, and even if he wanted to annex the Kingdom of Prussia, he would not choose to cooperate with the Russians at this time.


    It is imperative that we still have the support of the French and we can''t drag on. I have a bad hunch and always feel that something is going to happen in Europe. "


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward laughed: "Prime Minister, you are so humorous! Something major has happened in the European continent. After the end of the Prussian-Russian War, the European political structure has been reshuffled, and the three countries of France, Austria, and Russia will stand in the future.


    Although we failed to support the Popo Federation this time, the situation in continental Europe is good.


    The Russians won the war, and the European continent added another competitor. I am afraid that the life of the Vienna government will not be better in the future. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield: "Jazz, you are too optimistic. Russia-Austria relations are still very good, and there is no possibility of turning around in the short term.


    The losses caused by the Russian-Prussian war to the Russians are not small. For a long time to come, the Tsarist government will have to recuperate, and will not go west at all.


    On the contrary, we are almost in trouble. The Russians have cleaned up the Popo Federation, and the next target is likely to be Central Asia. "


    Persimmons look for a soft pinch, and in this age of weak meat and strong food, it is normal.


    The weakly wounded Russian Empire was unable to compete with Austria, but bullying several Khanates in Central Asia was fine.


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 Chapter 709： The combatant has no meritorious service

    Poznan General Command, Mao Qi is busy holding a military conference to discuss whether to restore Poznan city.


    From a geographical point of view, Poznan is located in the center of the Polish Plain, as well as a transportation hub and an industrial center. Naturally, it is in its own hands.


    Being in the Polish plains of Poznan has nothing to do with geographical location. As an inland hinterland city, Poznan does not need to consider the threat of foreign enemies, and naturally there will not be many fortifications.


    On the surface, it should be easy to overcome. In fact, just the opposite, the main force of the Russian Eighth Army shrank in the city, and in order to defend the city, all the people in the urban area were driven out.


    This might be a good thing if it comes to future generations, meaning that the general army does not have to take into account civilian casualties, and can let it go.


    This era is different. The power of artillery is limited. To destroy a city, it takes a lot of ammunition and time.


    In order to allow the Warsaw defenders to delay as much as possible, the general forces left a large amount of artillery ammunition when they evacuated, and they did not carry much ammunition.


    Even if it is possible to send domestic supplies over, the Russians made it clear that they would fight street fighting. This cannot be ended in a day or two. The general army does not have enough time to spend here.


    The Berlin government made three orders and ordered them to return quickly to resolve the Russian army that was about to hit Berlin.


    As for the battlefield in Poznan, the military is still working. Most people in the Berlin government are not thinking about defeating the Russians, but how to save their power so that they can negotiate with the Russians for a decent ending.


    This is a European practice. Negotiations are won after losing the war. Most of the time, they are land-cutting compensation.


    Politicians are very clear now that they don''t want to see how powerful their fallen power is. It won''t be long before the powers intervene in mediation. As long as the main force of the general army is still there, they will have a chance to bargain.


    Not only domestic urging, but also little time left for the generals on the battlefield, Russian reinforcements are coming in a steady stream.


    A combat staff officer said: "The situation is very obvious now. The Russian Ninth Army is only one day away from Poznan. If we want to regain the Poznan region, then we need to hit or eat them.


    The total strength of the Russian Ninth Army is about 200,000. It may not be difficult to defeat them, but if you want to eat them, it will not be possible in a short time.


    Judging from the intelligence of the investigation, the Russian Ninth Army was very cautious, no matter whether it was a sneak attack or an ambush.


    Not to mention, behind them are the Russian Eleventh Army and the Russian Seventeenth Army. Now they have accelerated their marching speed and will reach the front line after a maximum of half a month.


    To recover Poznan, we must complete it before the Russian reinforcements arrive. It is almost impossible to accomplish without major casualties. "


    The General Army is also a human being. Even if the fighting force is stronger, they will also be tired and die.


    If one swallowed 400,000 Russian troops, even if they could be divided into two places, they would still suffer heavy casualties.


    No one can answer the question of whether to pay a loss of 100,000 or 200,000.


    In short, if the general army suffered heavy losses in this battle, it would be difficult for them to deal with the Russian troops behind.


    Up to now, the Russian-Prussian War has a taste of Chu and Han''s hegemony. Mao Qi and Xiang Yu have been winning continuously.


    Regretfully, many battles were fought, but the number of enemies continued to increase, but their soldiers continued to decrease.


    Fighting again several times, Mao Qi will run out of soldiers. Such a weird thing is really speechless.


    A middle-aged officer countered: "This battle must be fought. If we go back so bleak, not only the morale of the army will be frustrated, but the Polish people in Warsaw may surrender directly to the Russians.


    Now we need victory to inspire people, we must let the people see the hope of victory, or this war will not continue at all. "


    The most important thing for people is to have hope, knowing that the war is doomed to failure, I am afraid that no one wants to continue.


    Warsaw is the capital of the Kingdom of Poland. The Berlin government can accept the fall of Warsaw, but it cannot accept the Polish surrender. The political significance is too important, which is equivalent to shaking the foundation of the Popo Federation.


    Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, anyway, this war is about to lose, and the area destined to be lost, why bother!


    This must not be done politically. The Prussian-Russian war is still going on, and the Berlin government still needs Polish people to kill them in order to better attack the Russians.


    In this context, the flag of the Federation of Popo cannot be lost. Without this banner, the Berlin government has lost its legal basis for the rule of the Polish region, and the number of people willing to sell their lives will certainly decrease significantly.


    The Berlin government is willing to make an exception for the military to end the Warsaw region. The most important thing is that the main factions in the army are stronger. They will not easily compromise with the Russians.


    Mao Qi waved his hand to stop the quarrel: "This battle must be played, but it must be played selectively.


    The Russian 8th Army, who was crouching in the city, did not have time to spend with them, but the Russian 9th Army that came to the door must be destroyed.


    Otherwise, as soon as we retreat, they will meet with the Eighth Army in the city, plus the reinforcements that come later, the total strength of the Russian army will approach 800,000. This threat is too great.


    Although domestic mobilization has been completed, we still lack the time to reorganize the troops, destroy the Russian Ninth Army, and seriously damage the enemy''s reinforcements. We can fight for at least two months. "


    Time on the battlefield is life. Naturally, two months of time will not allow the Commonwealth to return to its peak, but at least it will get a fight.


    Unlike ordinary officers, Mochi thought more. The cruel reality tells him that it is not just the victory that determines the victory or defeat of a war, it is also the comprehensive national strength.


    Ivanov taught him a lesson with practical actions. As long as the national strength is enough and the troops are enough, he is not afraid to defeat the battle on the battlefield.


    A war is dead. A defeated battle can also consume the strength of the enemy. Winning on the battlefield is not a win, and the winner is the winner.


    ...


    On December 12, 1880, the London government issued a call for peace to the two countries, and received a positive response from the Berlin government, but ate behind closed doors in the tsarist government.


    Now that the war is going on, it is no longer possible to stop. The Tsarist government paid too much for this war, and finally saw the dawn of victory. At this time, stop, who will pay for the loss of the war?


    The fact that the Russians did not give face was to anger the London government. Before they took action, news of the fall of Warsaw came, and the Russian-Prussian War became completely clear.


    After the withdrawal of the main forces, the situation in Warsaw went into crisis. Although the Poles resisted very stubbornly, they still could not bridge the gap in strength.


    After resisting for a month, he was still torn by the Russians and broke into the city, and is now engaged in street fighting.


    The latter matter is no longer important, everyone knows that the Warsaw battlefield has been unable to return to the sky. The surrounding areas are all occupied. It is only a matter of time before the reinforcements in the city can be waited for.


    From the moment the city was broken, everyone assumed Warsaw changed hands.


    The fall of Warsaw also meant the fall of the Kingdom of Poland. The main force of the general army had been withdrawn. The military influence was still under control, and the political influence was too great.


    This meant that the prominent Pope Federation fell apart, the only remaining kingdom of Prussia could not support the status of a great power, and the Russians would not give them a chance.


    Under the general situation, Mao Qi''s performance in Poznan region was inconspicuous. Even if it seriously damaged the Russian Ninth Army, it did not change the decadence on the battlefield.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II is celebrating a feast in the Winter Palace.


    Now that the war has progressed, both Russia and Russia are tired. The only difference is that the Federation of Russia and Poland is dying, and the Russian Empire is just tired and can hold on for a while.


    Unlike the last time he returned to St. Petersburg, this time Ivanov was most welcomed by the Tsarist government, as if his popularity had improved overnight, and he became like a city.


    Without paying attention to these tedious things, I rested at home for a night, Ivanov stepped into the palace again and reported to Alexander II on the next battle plan.


    ...


    Alexander II wondered, "Marshal, you are sure you are not mistaken. Don''t take advantage of the chase at this time to rest the army?"


    Ivanov replied affirmatively: "Your Majesty, until the war has been going on, our soldiers have been fighting high-intensity and have been very tired.


    In particular, many of the main forces are severely downsized. To restore combat effectiveness, they must rest. Now that the enemy has been hit hard, it is the best time for us to rest our troops. "


    Alexander II questioned: "But when we stop at this time, we will give the enemy a respite and increase the difficulty of the next war."


    Ivanov explained: "This does not affect the victory of the war. The Federation of Popo is not our opponent, and the remaining Kingdom of Prussia is not our opponent.


    Up to now, there have been more than three million soldiers killed in the Federation of Popo, and the number of people killed alone has reached one million, of which soldiers from the Kingdom of Prussia account for half.


    No matter what the Berlin government thinks, they cannot fight. The quality of the soldiers now mobilized by the enemy has fallen sharply. Even if the military strength is restored, the combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.


    Now we don''t need to continue to take risks. After a month of rest, we will concentrate millions of troops to press the enemy together. The odds are much higher than now. "


    Different people speak different weights, and after regaining Lithuania and Poland, Ivanov''s "star" image has taken root in everyone''s mind.


    The only regret is that Ivanov used a lot of troops. Behind the victory, there was always a lot of material consumption and casualties.


    However, this is not harmful. With the lessons of the last Russian-Prussian war, Alexander II has a lot of patience. Ivanov''s stable general is his favorite.


    After hesitating for a while, Alexander II made the decision: "Well then, let the troops rest for a month.


    However, my marshal still has to end the war as soon as possible. The longer the delay, the more prone to change.


    Just now we rejected the British mediation. Next, I am afraid they will not give up. If the powers put pressure on us together, the government will not be able to hold on for long.


    What''s more, the government''s finances are also very bad. If it takes too long, we will probably go bankrupt. "


    It is not possible to go bankrupt, it is doomed to go bankrupt. The Berlin government is also poor. It is impossible to get war compensation from them.


    For this war, the Tsarist government has owed huge debts, and the interest alone is an astronomical figure. The newly recovered regions of Poland and Lithuania will still spend huge amounts of money to rebuild after the war.


    From the beginning, Alexander II was well prepared for financial bankruptcy. He has been born once and twice, he has experienced it once, and he doesn''t care about coming again.


    Unfortunately, this time is different. Most of the foreign debts are mortgaged, and there is no way to rely on accounts directly. The Tsarist government will not let the finances go bankrupt unless it is absolutely necessary.


    Ivanov nodded awkwardly, he really didn''t know how to answer the question. We promise to end the war ahead of time, sorry that this is impossible.


    The war is not a child''s play, is he saying that it can be ended early. This kind of thing can''t be promised arbitrarily, in case the judgment of the government is affected, the consequences can be disastrous.


    For details, please refer to "Yuandudu", Emperor Huyou holding the mythic strategy of "Five Years of Pingliao". Not only did he hang himself, but he also joined the National Games of the Ming Dynasty.


    Not to mention the financial problems, the government is uncertain, and he is even more confused. The self-aware Ivanov, selectively ignored the look that Alexander II expected.


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 Chapter 710： Best ally

    After the news of the end of the Warsaw campaign spread across Europe. Newspapers have been published, publishing the news.


    We must know that the General Army only created the "Warsaw Great Victory" not long ago. The unsuspecting people always thought that the General Army had the upper hand in Warsaw. Such an astonishing turn is really unacceptable.


    Especially for speculators who buy the Commonwealth War Bonds, it is even harder to accept this cruel reality.


    Crowds of protesters have already appeared on the streets of London. The angry people on the stock exchanges surrounded the three floors inside and three outside. I don''t know how many there are in the middle.


    "I''ve been deceived." Naturally, I have to be fair. Only a small part of these people were bought from the beginning, and most of them were high pickers who were later flung onto the ship.


    After the general army launched the "Warsaw Victory", the British media were optimistic that the Commonwealth Federation won the war, and even the war bonds issued by the Berlin government rose sharply.


    Facts have proven that the capitalists are not good at taking advantage of the cheap. If the Popo Federation is about to win the war, how can they leave?


    Except for a few front-line staff, ¡°Kalmaca Securities Company¡±, which is responsible for the issuance of Popo ¡¯s federal bonds, has not known where business executives have gone.


    "Smashed it!"


    I don''t know who shouted, and the speculators who were stunned by anger broke through the interception of security personnel and started venting with pleasure. The few unlucky staff members left became scapegoats and were miserable.


    Fortunately, the stock exchange is a key area for the police in London. The atrocities that occurred in the Kalmarca Securities Company were quickly queried by the police to stop them.


    This is just a microcosm. In the context of the departure of capital predators, not only the stock market has been hit hard, but the stock market is also inevitable.


    There is no doubt that the banks that took over the federal loans from Popo have become the hardest hit in this storm, and their stock prices have plummeted.


    Before the Commonwealth Federation defeated, London was in chaos. The British government is still very capable this year. Prime Minister Benjamin held a press conference for the first time to appease people.


    The general meaning is: Do n¡¯t worry about the creditors. The London government will try to keep the Berlin government, and the bonds in your hands will not become waste paper.


    If you want to read it in depth, it can also be understood as: the creditor is still there, but it is very poor now, and you will know when you can pay it back.


    War bonds, it is certainly impossible to pay immediately. The shortest time is three or five years later, and it will be normal after a long period of ten or twenty years.


    At that time, the British government has already been re-elected, and it is a matter for the latter government to worry about it. Prime Minister Benjamin doesn''t mind writing a blank check first.


    However, the British Foreign Office has accelerated the pace of action and has continued to lobby European countries to intervene in the Russian-Prussian war. So far, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium have agreed to the London government''s truce proposal.


    ...


    Not long ago, the Austrian government also received an invitation from the Berlin government to mediate. Franz has been hesitating. With the end of the Warsaw campaign, things can no longer be delayed.


    "Can''t wait any longer, the Russian-Prussian War is coming to an end, we must take action or the situation will get out of control." Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed


    It is indeed about to get out of control. If the Tsarist government swallowed the Kingdom of Prussia, it would be difficult to let them spit it out.


    In the current international situation, the Tsarist government is likely to use Austrian nationalism to cover the debt of the Kingdom of Prussia and set the Vienna government on fire.


    Even more tragic is that the Russians did so. The Vienna government must not only swallow the bitter fruits by itself, but also thank them, at least on the surface.


    What''s in the Kingdom of Prussia now?


    The answer is-debt!


    Austria now accepts the Kingdom of Prussia. Not only can the money lent to the Russians not be returned, it is also necessary to make up a sum of money for the Tsar government.


    Not only that, the Berlin government owed huge debts, and it was definitely insolvent after the war. Now that it took over the Kingdom of Prussia, it also meant that it had taken huge debts.


    In addition to debt, the post-war economic reconstruction also requires a lot of money. There is no doubt that the Berlin government cannot afford it, and the central government must take the floor.


    This is only economic and politically more troublesome. If the diplomacy is not done well, it will fall into the limelight.


    Knowing that it is a mess, Austria is not the wrongdoer, naturally it is impossible to run to pick up the plate at this time.


    Intervention became the best option. As long as the Russians were not allowed to occupy the Kingdom of Prussia, these later troubles naturally disappeared.


    No matter how much debt and how difficult it is, it is the responsibility of the Berlin government itself. It ca n¡¯t afford the money and can rely on the account. Anyway, there is no uniformity and it will not affect Austria ¡¯s credibility.


    "It''s too early. The strength of the Federation of Popo still exists, and it must be consumed by Russian personnel, otherwise it will be a big trouble in the future."


    As the leader of Greater Germanism, Prime Minister Felix always put the unified German region first. The Kingdom of Prussia has strong military power, which is obviously not conducive to national unity.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg reminded: "Prime Minister, our first national policy is the localization of Africa, and the unified German region can only be ranked second.


    So far, most of our African strategy has been completed. Except for Egypt occupied by France, there is only a half-dead Ottoman empire.


    The top priority is to stabilize the European continent as soon as possible, establish a new international order, and find opportunities to resolve the Ottoman Empire first. "


    There are actually many more national policies in Austria, but they have changed over time, and now there are only two of them.


    For example, the original Near East strategy, with the decline of the Ottoman Empire, became a part of the African strategy.


    This was also forced out. After Africa was localized, the connection with the country became a priority. It is indeed very convenient to travel by sea. Unfortunately, in the war years, there was no guarantee of security.


    The Royal Navy''s advantage is so great that the Austrian Navy can''t compare. Not to mention catching up with the British for a short time, even the French navy overwhelmed the Austrian navy.


    Since it doesn''t work at sea, we can only find a way on land. Much of the Middle East has fallen into the hands of Austria, and the Vienna government wants to link its homeland with Africa, with only central obstacles being French Egypt and the Ottoman Empire.


    Rice is eaten bite by bite. The French are not weak. The Vienna government has no intention of playing the Egyptian idea for a while, but the weak chicken of the Ottoman Empire is tragedy.


    Prime Minister Felix nodded and shook his head: "Our core strategy is to integrate Africa natively, but this is not inconsistent with the German Unification Plan.


    What we have to solve the Ottoman Empire is the opportunity. After the Prussian War, the Tsarist government will settle for a long time and have no energy to compete with us in the Near East.


    It can be said that in the next ten years, we will take the lead in the Ottoman Empire, and the Russians will not prevent us from extending the railway to the Suez Canal.


    On the contrary, the Kingdom of Prussia is even more troublesome. We cannot do it ourselves. If we do not solve them now, it will be difficult to find opportunities in the future. "


    The boss is not good, especially the boss who loves his own image. Even if the German region is divided, everyone still recognizes Austria''s leadership. The core reason is the image of the Vienna government for decades.


    It is natural that the good reputation created by hard work cannot be destroyed in the civil war. Especially for the Emperor Franz, he would rather not unite the German region than smash his own signboard.


    Otherwise, it will be embarrassing to find that, after all, the country will be reunified, and his throne will be gone.


    There are many similar cases. Franz doesn''t think that his offspring are masters who can be coaxed and can live in town.


    Do not want to pull hatred, then the best way is to make the German unification process less bleeding, even if you really want to bleed, you must first find a scapegoat.


    In this respect, the Russians are really good allies of Austria. The enemy Ottoman Empire in the south was laid down by Russia and Austria together, and the ambitious Prussian kingdom in the north was being cleaned up by the Tsarist government.


    Whenever conflicts of interest occur between Russia and Austria, as long as you think about the contribution of the Tsarist government, Franz''s mentality is at peace.


    Money doesn''t matter, it''s mainly for Russia-Olympic friendship. Jun did not see the last time the tsarist government announced a debt default, and the Austrian government has not exploded.


    Franz interrupted the quarrel between the two: "The mediation of the Prussian-Russian war can be slowed down first, sending someone to test the bottom line of the Tsarist government.


    If they were interested in taking the Kingdom of Prussia into debt and wanted to bake us on the fire, they would immediately cooperate with the British to interfere in the war.


    Beyond that, everything else is negotiable. A weak and even divided Prussia is the best Prussia.


    As long as it is not too much, we can assume that the Tsarist government annexed some land in the Kingdom of Prussia. As long as it does not involve the German region, everything is easy to discuss. "


    Fighters all have to play, let alone Russians? Fortunately, people fought hard all the way, paid millions of soldiers'' casualties, and built up debts, so there must be some returns.


    In Franz''s view, the Kingdom of Prussia has gone too far in recent decades and has become oblivious to the fact that it wants to have its own system and the Austrian Chamber to resist, and this situation must be combated.


    If you do n¡¯t kill a hundred, what will happen to the German state?


    For example: The eager Hanover Kingdom is not satisfied with the current German federal empire, relying on the support of the British to secretly stir up the so-called North-South German plan.


    The Vienna government didn''t look for their obscurity. Hanover was still in the imagination stage, and planned a lot, but did not take any substantial action.


    ...


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 Chapter 711： Every family has its cupboard

    It turns out that the British overestimated their influence. In the context of Austria''s silence and France''s passive idleness, the willingness of European countries to interfere in the Prussian war is not as strong as they expected.


    Everyone in diplomacy held up the banner of "peace" and actively called for a general truce in Russia and Russia. When military intervention was needed, none of them were online.


    There is no such thing as a troop, even if the British only offered to make a gesture for everyone to intimidate the Russians, everyone was unwilling to buy it.


    Essentially, if you want to restrict the Russians, you are worried about threatening your national defense security.


    Things are different now. With the revival of Austria, it is impossible for Russians to go west.


    Without sufficient benefits, the enthusiasm of everyone to participate is naturally not high. The face of the British is just enough to shout a few voices in diplomacy, which is considered to put pressure on the Tsarist government.


    The London government actively intervened. That was because they invested too much resources in the Popo Federation and the interests involved were too great. The London government was reluctant to let go.


    In a sense, this is also the result of Britain''s decline in European influence. The presence of France and Austria has weakened the British hegemony.


    Without the cooperation of France and Austria, the Tsarist government could not be compromised by the British alone. International mediation has become a real "mediation", without the ability to influence the Prussian war.


    The international intervention pledged by the British did not arrive late, and the Berlin government, which wanted to retreat, was in a hurry.


    The Polish region has been lost, the Poznan region has been reduced to the battlefield, and the East Prussian region seems to be unable to hold on for long.


    The powerful Popo Federation now has less than 30% of the territory and less than 40% of the population. The domestic morale has also dropped to freezing point.


    Recently, vicious incidents such as strikes, market strikes, tax resistance, and so on, have constantly appeared in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The Prussians have paid too much for this war, and the heavy burden is overwhelming them.


    Berlin is under martial law, and if the war continues, William I fears that he will be sent to the guillotine someday.


    This is the disadvantage of "*** ism". The proportion of military expenditure is too high, which seriously affects people''s livelihood.


    In order to support this powerful army, the Berlin government had to exploit the country, and the taxes that Prussians have to bear have always been the highest in Europe.


    When you continue to win, you can still rely on patriotic enthusiasm to support you. Now that you lose on the battlefield, contradictions will not be suppressed.


    William I asked, "What do the British say?"


    Putting hope on the British is also a last resort. The only remaining Prussian kingdom has limited strength and is not at all a Russian opponent.


    If you want to get through the difficulties, you must ask for help from the international community. The only interests between nations are eternal. Except for the British abducted by debts, the Berlin government does not have enough interests to buy other countries.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman replied bitterly: "The London government is trying to persuade the French. They suggest that we use the power of German nationalism to find ways to win the support of the Vienna government."


    Hearing this news, the Minister of Finance Gorman seemed to be stimulated, and suddenly stood up: "No! You must not use the power of German nationalism, or you will suffer endlessly.


    Over the past few years, we have continued to promote Grand Prussianism, and we have finally overwhelmed German nationalism. At this time, the compromise was abandoned.


    Austria is not easy to get along with, and compromise them now, and it will be difficult to get rid of them in the future. "


    Nationalism is a double-edged sword. While using nationalism to gain Austrian support, the Kingdom of Prussia will also be bound by nationalism.


    As the so-called "please ask God to send God easily," Austria''s strength is not easy to borrow. At that time there will be a burst of German nationalism and Austria outside the banner of the German National Unification. It will be difficult for the Kingdom of Prussia to refuse.


    For ordinary people, perhaps unification is also a good result, but for Junker aristocracy, it is a disaster that fell from the sky.


    Under the Austrian-dominated Shinto Empire system, military and government were strictly separated. With the central government relying on it, the first thing the Berlin government has to do is kick the army led by Juncker aristocracy.


    After unifying itself, the Prussian army will be marginalized and lose control of the Berlin government, and it will be difficult for them to live so nourished.


    When it comes to class interests, everyone naturally cannot compromise.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman: "Sir, calm down. The British do not want to see Austria''s unification than anyone else. It is not as simple as it seems.


    Don''t forget that we have a restless neighbor next door. Seeing that we are down now, they also want to go down.


    According to the information transmitted by the embassy, ??there has been frequent contact between Britain and Germany in the recent period, and the specific content cannot be known, but it can be roughly inferred that it has something to do with the merger of Puddles proposed by the British earlier.


    German nationalism is also classified, in addition to Austrian-dominated Germanism, as well as North Germanism proposed by Hanover.


    There are signs that the British want us to work with Hanover to build North Germany and prevent Austria from unifying the German region. "


    It is not a simple operation to first use German nationalism to gain support from the Vienna government, turn around and sell Austria, and play with North Germanism.


    Even if it succeeds, they will avenge Austria, and the enemy, the Russian Empire in the east, will have no choice but to hold the British thigh.


    The failure was even worse. It was either parted by Russia or Austria, or swallowed up by Austria. It may even be annexed by the comedy empire.


    The current Prussian kingdom is long past its peak. Without the Rhineland region, it may still lose the former Prussian Principality region, and it will be nothing if it is divided again.


    William I shook his head: "The British plan is too risky to protect our interests and must be used as a last resort.


    How is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in contact with the French, and what do they want before they are willing to shoot? "


    The cunning rabbit still knows the Three Caves. Of course, the Berlin government has more than just Britain. The French are also one of the alternatives.


    Long before the war broke out, the Berlin government was trying to improve the relations between the two countries. If it weren''t for the British taking away too much of the benefits, leaving the French with nothing but lingering cold, France would not quit halfway.


    Of course, the Berlin government has its own responsibilities, diplomacy is not enough, and it cannot balance the interests of Britain and France.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman replied, "The Paris government has not given a clear answer, and they are still hesitating. It may be related to the diplomatic activities of the Russians not long ago, which has shaken the French''s determination to support us.


    A long time ago, some people within the French government proposed an alliance with the Russians to curb Austria''s expansion.


    However, this kind of cry is not high. On the one hand, Russia and Austria have good relations, and it is difficult to win the Russians. On the other hand, they are the pride of the French. They do not think that Austria is needed to contain Austria. "


    Is France-Russia alliance aimed at curbing Austria''s expansion? This statement may be believed by ordinary people, but William I would never believe it.


    Austria has settled on the European continent for many years. It has a harmless face to human beings and animals and maintains good relations with most countries. The Austrian threat theory has no market in the European continent.


    If a French-Russian alliance emerges, it will definitely not be Austria.


    At least until the Pope Federation was finished, after all, the two countries were fighting, and the Tsarist government could not provoke new enemies until they were killed.


    William I said solemnly: "Anyway, we must stop the French-Russian alliance, even if it is not possible.


    Our strength is not enough, we will spread the news to Britain and Austria, and release some rumors to attract their attention. "


    Over-sensitivity, as it is now William I. He couldn''t help but be nervous. If the French-Russian alliance was formed, the Federation of Popo would not be able to return to the sky, even the Kingdom of Prussia could not keep it.


    ...


    The Berlin government was in a hurry, and the Russians were upset. Alexander II has not been happy for a few days to regain Warsaw, and new troubles have come again.


    The occupation of Poland is not the end of the problem, but the beginning of the problem. The big enemy is gone, but the small enemy is everywhere.


    It can be said that "where there are Poles, there are guerrillas."


    Calling them "guerrillas" is actually insulting the "guerrillas." In essence, these large and small armed forces are a group of black people.


    It was mainly the collapse of troops after the defeat, plus the refugees who were running around. Not only is there no political program, there is no target or direction of operation, anyway, it is a "chaos".


    Most of the armed forces here were not built to fight the Russians, but more to survive.


    The Russian-Prussian war produced a large number of refugees. The Berlin government resettled these refugees in Warsaw. Except for a small number of re-employments, the rest depended on government relief food for a living.


    When Mao Qi was retreating, even the wounded were left in Warsaw, not to mention taking the refugees in order to gain time.


    Before the war in Warsaw, the garrison saw that the situation had gone and took the initiative to smash food and supplies. Without sufficient seizures, the Russians have insufficient supplies, and it is naturally impossible to provide food relief to refugees.


    The stomach couldn''t fool people, and in order to survive, disaster happened quickly. The ugliness of human nature began to be exposed. The chaos in the city was suppressed by the Russian army, and it was temporarily out of sight.


    This delay made the problem worse. Now in Poland, pirates, guerrillas, bandits and bandits are everywhere.


    Needless to say, Marshal Ivanov ordered the annihilation as soon as possible. These people are ground snakes. They don''t hit them at all. If they win, they fight. If they don''t win, they run.


    After some wit and bravery, the Russian army now controls only a few major cities, and the rest of the area is divided by these chaotic armed forces.


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander II sternly asked, "What''s going on here, why is it so long that the Polish region has not stabilized?


    The enemy''s main force has been wiped out. Now why can''t they still have a group of chaotic people? Does the army stay in the gentle town for a long time and forget how to fight? "


    The military discipline of the Russian army has never been embarrassing, and Marshal Ivanov can only constrain the military discipline during the war. After the war, indulge as much as you can.


    After recovering Warsaw, it is no exception that the Russian soldiers indulged in a good deal.


    This time is different from the past. There is still a newspaper in the world. The atrocities of the Russian army in Warsaw were naturally exposed by enthusiastic justice, and the reputation of the Tsarist government became even worse.


    In the face of winning the battle, Alexander II did not hold the front line officers accountable, but only warned.


    Alexander II is now proposing "Gentle Township", not for turning over old accounts or for being angry. For the Tsar, the chaos in the Polish region is only a minor problem, and more often to beat the military.


    Victory can easily swell. After regaining Poland, the Russian military expanded a bit, which made Alexander II very dissatisfied.


    Ivanov frowned and stepped forward, explaining, "Your Majesty, the problem in Poland is not the collapse of the army, nor the bandits. It is not a waste of effort to wipe out this group of black people.


    The real trouble is the refugees, and now these chaos are caused by refugees. Without a cure for the refugee problem, banditry will continue. "


    It is not that the Russian army did not work hard to kill the bandits. Millions of refugees roamed the Polish region. Bandits, robbers, and guerrillas, like leeks, cut one after another.


    As long as the roots cannot be broken, Poland will never be stable. It is even simpler to solve the problem.


    The problem of refugees seems simple, but it is the most troublesome problem.


    Theoretically, now that the war in Poland has ended, the refugees will be returned to their places of origin to resume production, and subsidies for more than half a year will be sufficient.


    There is no shortage of food in the Russian Empire. It is not a big problem to take out such food.


    However, this is only theoretical. During the First World War, the Russians were not short of food, and soldiers on the front line were still starving.


    Ivanov did not mention the relief of the refugees. It was not that he was really ruthless, mainly because he couldn''t do it at all.


    The Russian Empire had enough food, but the problem was that the food was not in Poland. The Tsarist government has limited logistical capacity and can meet frontline troops. The logistics department has exerted all its strength.


    It is too difficult to solve the rations of millions of refugees. Unless the Tsarist government abandons its subsequent combat plan and saves the transportation capacity of strategic materials to transport food, it may be a bit possible.


    Alexander II shook his head: "If you encounter a problem, you must find a solution. No matter what method you use, Poland must stabilize as soon as possible, and it will not affect our next spring offensive against the enemy."


    It might be embarrassing, but it''s more about dumping the pot. Alexander II was unwilling to bear the infamous name of the "Butcher", and his responsibilities naturally required his men to bear.


    Now that the Polish region is still on the front line, the government has not taken over the place, and this pot is destined to fall to the military.


    As for who will carry it, that is a matter within the military. Marshal Ivanov secretly sighed without letting himself be carried.


    After a little thought, Ivanov replied, "Her Majesty, please be assured. The General Command has issued a death order to the Fourth Army, which is guarding Warsaw, and ordered them to clear the place within two months, and will soon see To the results. "


    No one disputes, and unlucky people always need someone to do it. The Fourth Army acted without authorization a short time ago, and it was almost wiped out. It was not enough time to settle accounts after the fall. It''s just right for them to be the potboys now.


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 Chapter 712： Expel refugees

    After receiving the order from the headquarters, Opodo was still very confused, but wagging around the street, looking at the beggars everywhere, he understood what was going on.


    Most of the main forces of the Russian army are gathered in the Polish region. Under normal circumstances, they must go out to the bandits. The fourth army that has suffered a lot of vitality will never be able to pass.


    Letting them take on this task now is definitely not trust. Because of his relationship with Marshal Ivanov, the task of effortless effort must certainly not be his.


    After carefully studying the information sent by the headquarters, Opodo was mixed. Accepting this task means that the previous things have come to an end and there is no need to worry about being held accountable by military courts.


    Unfortunately, the task of clearing Poland is not easy. Even if Ivanov had ordered other forces to cooperate with the Fourth Army, Opodo was also not sure to complete the task within the prescribed time.


    Putting down the documents in his hand, Opodo told a young officer: "Invite representatives of the Third, Sixth, Seventh, and Fifth Army to come and discuss the bandits."


    "and many more!"


    Suspended was Contreras, Chief of Staff of the Fourth Army, a middle-aged man with a beard.


    "Captain, things are not so simple. As far as I know, the Third and Sixth Army have dispatched troops many times, killing more than 100,000 bandits, and still have no effect.


    If the problem cannot be solved at the source, even the killing of more bandits will not stabilize the Polish region. "


    Everyone knows this problem, but everyone is unwilling to take responsibility, no one breaks through the window paper.


    Oporto also has the fluke mentality, if he can solve the problem by force deterrence, he will not have to bear the infamy.


    Unlike Oppoto, the captain, Contreras had much less stress.


    Under normal circumstances, people only remember the coach, except for being scolded by Obdo. As the chief of staff, as long as he is low-key, no one knows him.


    From the standpoint of Contreras, it is imperative to complete the task as soon as possible and make up for the crime of merit atonement.


    All people are realistic. Lieutenant General Oporto has a high prestige in the Fourth Army, but it is past tense. Since the previous operation failed, his prestige has fallen to the bottom.


    No one will convince a defeated general, although in the strict sense, Opodo did not defeat it.


    Although the Fourth Army suffered heavy losses, it also obtained sufficient time for the main force and played an important strategic role.


    Opodo waved his hand helplessly: "In theory, this is indeed the case, but my chief of staff, are you sure you want to solve the problem from the source?


    This is a millions of Polish refugees. In addition to killing chickens and tamarins and deterring by force, do you have any other way? "


    No one wants to carry the infamous name of the "butcher". Oporto also wants to struggle, he will not be reconciled unless necessary.


    Contreras tentatively said: "Maybe we can consider sending them away, don''t the Austrians need to emigrate, sell them as a favor, and let the refugees go."


    Oporto shook his head: "If the Austrians were willing to take over, the respected Marshal Ivanov would have already done it, and this task would never have been our turn.


    Not only Austria, but all the colonial nations I asked. No one will accept refugees unless we can send them over. "


    Not everyone doesn''t want it, it''s just not worth it. Receiving millions of refugees at once, not to mention now, even in the 21st century, it will be very difficult.


    Not to mention the high freight, the key is millions of people, how to transport away in a short time?


    If it cannot be removed immediately, it will be necessary to provide refugees with supplies and support these people.


    This is not the end. Transporting people to the colony is just the beginning. We must also do a good job in resettlement. If the language is not clear, the colonial government can collapse.


    A rough estimate is that in the most ideal state, it would take two or three hours to resettle so many refugees. It would not be possible without 100 million Aegis.


    It doesn''t necessarily work if you want people to change jobs for three years, but it only takes three days for people to become lazy. During such a long period of production, who can guarantee that these refugees can still work with peace of mind.


    If one doesn''t handle well, good things become bad things. Not only did it not create wealth, it increased the burden on the colonial government.


    Such huge expenses, but also bear such a large risk, pay and income are not proportional. It is not surprising that the major colonial empires were unwilling to accept the refugees.


    It can be seen from the immigration policies of the major colonial empires that everyone accepts immigrants in batches and rarely absorbs a large number of immigrants at once.


    This is also the case in Austria, except that there are no restrictions on migrants from domestic organizations. When absorbing migrants, they must be screened.


    Moreover, people''s hearts are unpredictable. Who can guarantee that these refugees will continue to emigrate after receiving the supplies, and maybe they will return home directly.


    With so many people, all of them rely on the discipline of the Russians, and no country will be assured.


    The spirit of the contract is useless to the refugees. It is precisely because it is not there that everyone advocates the spirit of the contract.


    If forced immigration is done by contract, it is estimated that no one dares to take it to the place. Many of them are experienced in guerrillas.


    Contreras wondered: "I passed by the door of the Austrian embassy yesterday, and I saw a lot of people applying for immigration, including beggars. Didn''t say they refused to accept refugees?


    Opodo shook his head: "Those people are mostly Germans, and the Vienna government has stipulated that as long as they are the people of the Holy Roman Empire, they can avoid the series of restrictions.


    Even so, German must be spoken if you want to mix it up. How many of these refugees do you think are fluent in German? "


    Long lines can be formed outside the Austrian embassy, ??thanks to the Berlin government''s vigorous promotion of German in Poland.


    Unfortunately, the time is too short, and with the resistance of the Polish, there are not many people who can speak German fluently. A large part of them are immigrants from the Rhineland.


    Of course, this is not much for all refugees. Actually this is not much, there are hundreds of thousands of people.


    After pondering for a while, Contreras said fiercely: "In this case, then simply expel the refugees to the Kingdom of Prussia and let the enemy have a headache."


    Oporto sighed: "This is difficult to achieve. The huge number of refugees will never obey our command. Once the news spreads, the biggest possibility is to flee.


    Moreover, it won''t be long before we will launch an attack on the enemy, and these refugees will eventually have to deal with us. "


    Contreras shook his head: "You have changed, Oporto, and you will not be so indecisive.


    Refugees must not be expelled, and we do not need to expel them all. As long as we expel most of them, the rest will not be able to turn the tide.


    As for future issues, we can wait until later to say that what we have to do now is to complete the task. After the war, we have time to deal with refugees. "


    Opodo nodded: "Maybe, people always grow up. The last lesson is big enough. Now you have to think more about things, maybe this is the real me.


    However, the expulsion of refugees is still a very good proposal, at least easier to accept than the massacre of refugees, and perhaps this is what St. Petersburg wants to see. "


    ...


    With an order from Opodo, the region of Poland was completely out of order.


    First of all, starting from the city, the Russian army did not have time to separate so much, and many shabby citizens were also affected.


    It was so frightening that ordinary people did not dare to go out easily, for fear of being treated as refugees.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance.


    However, how can ordinary people be the opponents of the army, and the Russian army is notoriously fierce, and the treatment method is only one word-kill!


    One person rebels and kills one, and one thousand people rebel and kill one thousand.


    In short, the Russians firmly believe that there is no problem that can not be solved by the butcher knife. If there is, it must be not enough to kill.


    Facts have proved that the **** storm set off by Oporto is very effective, and it is no longer necessary to expel troops. Seeing the shadow of the Russian army, the refugees ran spontaneously.


    The bandits and bandits disappeared for a while, either running or hiding, leaving only the guerrillas to fight alone.


    ...


    The Austrian Embassy in Warsaw, Minister Andrew was in a very bad mood. Since the Russian army expelled the refugees, the number of people applying for immigration has suddenly decreased.


    It is not that the Russians prevented Austria from accepting immigrants, mainly to expel refugees, and by the way, those who could have emigrated were expelled.


    This is not that the Russians are deliberately engaged in things. They are all mixed in refugees. Unless they take the initiative to identify themselves, otherwise the Russian soldiers have no way to distinguish.


    Looking at the murderous Russian soldiers, too few people dared to take the initiative to appear on the surface. Most of them followed the flow and ran away with the large army.


    By the time the Minister Andrew responded and protested to the Russians, it was too late. Everyone is gone, can we not let the Russians come back?


    Without the main force of refugees, the number of applicants for immigration has decreased sharply, unless immigration standards are relaxed, otherwise immigration work will not be completed.


    Pomka, the official responsible for immigration, asked, "His Excellency, what do the Russians say?"


    Andrew answered with a bitter smile: "Sorry, sorry, no way!"


    This answer is too speechless, but it happens to be the truth. The Russians do not have a solution right now, and Austria cannot be entangled in this issue.


    "What about our immigration work? We have to assure the country not long ago that we can get at least 300,000 immigrants in Poland.


    Judging from the current situation, I am afraid that at most half of the tasks will be completed. Damn Slavic, I do n¡¯t even know how to use my brain ... ¡±Bo repeatedly complained angrily.


    Minister Andrew understood the mood of Pocafe many times. The cooked duck suddenly flew away, and no one would be happy in his heart. It''s just that it has come to an end, and scolding will not help.


    "Mr. Poduka, now is not the time to complain. It is better to report the matter to China as soon as possible, and the next thing is not something we can handle.


    However, judging from the current situation, there is no way in China. After the Russians expelled the refugees to Prussia, I am afraid these people will be abandoned. "


    Bo nodded his head several times, and he understood what the Minister Andrew meant. "Abandoned" does not mean that the body is abolished, but mainly refers to the spirit.


    When the General Army controlled Warsaw, relief food was distributed once a week, and refugees were able to observe basic social order.


    As soon as the Russians stopped, they stopped providing relief food, and the social order was naturally broken. Those with reserves are still struggling to support them, and those without reserves are already looking for livelihoods outside.


    Dig edible wild plants, bark, or drop grass for pirates. Not long after the Russians arrived, the famine was still short, and everyone could barely live, and most of them remained sane.


    With the expulsion of the Russian army, this crisis will be magnified, and there is not so much food on the road. Once a person is very hungry, everything can be done.


    "Yi Zi Er Shi" is not just a historical allusion, but it is about to begin.


    People who have experienced this kind of thing, even if they survive, are not real people, they can only be regarded as beasts walking upright, completely abolished mentally.


    ...


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 Chapter 713： Refugee camp

    Difficulties in immigration work were not unexpected from Franz. This is an inevitable result and cannot be prevented by individual will.


    With millions of refugees in Poland and the Russians unable to provide relief, there are only two options for maintaining local stability: deportation or massacre.


    The only thing Russians can choose is eviction. It is not that the Tsarist government did not have the courage to raise a butcher knife. It is mainly because the butcher knife must inevitably cause interference from the international community.


    Now that it is the late 19th century, the rules of the game have been formulated, and wanton destruction of rules will inevitably be rejected by the European world.


    The Russian Empire at its peak was naturally not afraid to offend the European world. Now, unlike the Russian-Prussian War, which has not yet ended, the Tsarist government does not want to be isolated by diplomacy, it must abide by the rules of the game.


    The Russian army began to expel refugees, and Austria''s immigration work was naturally affected. Even if the Tsarist government fully cooperated, Russian soldiers could not identify every refugee.


    No matter how hard the Immigration Department works in this age of chaos and constant communication, it is impossible to notify everyone.


    Apart from setting up immigration points in cities, the Immigration Department is not able to do much and even be careful when leaving the city.


    There is no social order in the world outside the city. Regardless of whether you are an Austrian or a bandit, everyone is treated equally-grab.


    Putting down the telegram in his hand, Franz said casually: "This is the end of the matter, no matter what you do, it will not help you.


    Difficulties caused by immigration are caused by force majeure. It is not the responsibility of one person. The previous plan cannot be completed without accountability.


    Tell the staff in Poland and let them protect themselves. The Russians sent troops to protect as much as possible, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was responsible for coordination. "


    Austria has a complete system of assessment and accountability. Officials who perform well are political achievements and will be used as the main reference for promotion and promotion. Otherwise, if they fail to complete the task, they need to be held accountable. If there is a problem, the official career is basically over.


    However, there are exceptions to everything. If it is caused by force majeure, and there is no obvious fault of the individual officer, there is no need to bear responsibility.


    There is no doubt that what happened in Poland was force majeure, and the Vienna government could not stop it, let alone the staff below.


    Such a good opportunity, Franz naturally wants to buy people''s hearts. The words of concern are not only addressed to those officials in Poland, but also to domestic officials.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied.


    Prime Minister Felix: "His Majesty, a large number of refugees have gathered on the Polish border and want to cross the border into Austria.


    Many refugees cross the mountains and sneak into the mountains. From the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war to the present, more than 100,000 illegal border crossings have been arrested by border guards.


    Especially after the Russians started to expel refugees, the situation became even more serious. Every day, thousands of refugees deliberately broke through and were arrested. "


    Since the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, illegal cross-borders have been a problem that plagued the Vienna government. The actual situation is much more serious than Felix said.


    This also involves problems left over by history. There are many people on the border between Austria and Poland, many refugees crossing the border illegally, and local people to provide them with cover.


    In addition, there are a large number of illegal immigration organizations. These organizations hold unknown mountain trails and organize refugee smuggling from the Polish region.


    There is no doubt that these organizations are for profit. Those who have the money pay the smuggling fee, and if they do n¡¯t have the money, they can directly enter the black factory or the construction site.


    According to statistics from Austrian courts, more than 76% of illegal crimes in border areas are caused by illegal immigration.


    The Vienna government will naturally crack down on such illegal and criminal activities that seriously endanger public security in Austria.


    Unfortunately, the effect is very small. Illegal immigration organizations are like leeks.


    In contrast, illegal immigrants who have depended on relatives and friends have to be more secure. Most of these people are hiding in the countryside, and friends and relatives will find ways to make a living.


    After a few years of learning the Austrian language, these people will apply for naturalization. The method is very simple. Going to the border to pretend to be a Shen Luo citizen living in Poland, so many German states have no way to check it.


    Well, the latter is the result of the Vienna government opening one eye and closing one eye.


    This is the reality, and sometimes it ¡¯s rare to be confused. Everyone says that they are Germans, and the government is naturally too lazy to go deeper. Otherwise, the proportion of Austria''s main ethnic group will not continue to increase.


    For specific information, you can refer to the Galician region. In 1848, the local Germans were less than one-tenth. By 1880, they had risen to 38.6%, surpassing the Poles and Ukrainians and becoming the largest nation.


    Under normal circumstances, this cannot happen, but in reality it does happen. Franz didn''t know what happened and didn''t want to know.


    Seemingly self-deceiving, but actually effective. People are actively integrated, and there is no need to doubt the degree of identification. Whoever questions their ethnic group, they have to worry with them.


    In essence, the European nations are a mess, most of them were separated by later generations, and the 19th century was the last chance for ethnic integration in Europe.


    The massive influx of refugees into Austria is an inevitable result. Everyone knows that the Prussian kingdom is not an opponent of the Russians. It will also experience war after running behind the Prussian kingdom.


    In addition to the Kingdom of Prussia, Russia and Austria remain on the border with Poland. As long as they are not tired, they will not run to Russia, and they can only go to Austria.


    Had it not been for the Russian army''s intention to drive the refugees to the Kingdom of Prussia, there would have been more runs to Austria.


    In a sense, it''s either lucky or smart people who have now reached the border of Aobo.


    It is not safe to run to the Kingdom of Prussia without saying that it may not be possible to get relief. It''s different to Austria. No matter how brutal the Russian army is, it will not engage in things in the border area.


    Under normal circumstances, as long as the default buffer zone is entered, the Russian army will stop.


    When you get here, you can get through the level, try to get over it. If you can''t get through, you can break through the level illegally. As long as you are smart enough to see the defenders, you will surrender.


    As for the future?


    Considering so much, let''s talk about it now.


    Anyway, Austria is a country ruled by law. As long as it is not profiteering, it will be nothing more than being jailed and exiled.


    After pondering for a while, Franz slowly said, "The establishment of temporary refugee camps in the border area will increase the number of people who will pass through the border. Not only the Opo border, but the Opp border will also become a high-income area for refugees.


    The number of refugees this time is probably an astronomical figure, and maybe our prisons will not fit. Throwing it all into the colony, management is also a big trouble.


    Prime Minister, if there is any major project in the country that needs to be built, now there is a batch of free labor coming to the door, and it cannot be wasted. "


    The most important thing for a country ruled by law is to abide by the law. Regardless of the number of refugees, as long as they are illegally crossing the border, they should still be arrested, and they should still be arrested.


    This is a matter of principle and Franz will not break the rules. Ken''s willingness to pay for the establishment of refugee camps is already a manifestation of his conscience, and there has been no claim of relief to refugees in other countries for free this year.


    Prime Minister Felix: "The Ludwig Canal in Bavaria (the predecessor of the Main-Danube Canal) is no longer sufficient and the government is studying whether to expand it.


    The Ministry of Agriculture plans to build 50 large and medium-sized reservoirs in the next ten years; the Ministry of Railways plans to build the Arabian Peninsula Railway and the Middle East Railway; the Ministry of Power is preparing to promote the hydropower station plan, and plans to increase the proportion of hydropower from the current 0.3% to 10% 8.5% ... "


    A series of big plans made Franz return to the era of Austria''s great construction. But he knew it was clearly different.


    At that time, Austria was a national effort to build infrastructure. Although these plans are huge, they only need a part of the government''s energy to suffice.


    The problems of the expansion of the canal and the construction of the reservoir are concentrated on "money", and the technology is not difficult.


    The railway plan is not the same as the hydropower station. In addition to economic problems, there are also technical problems.


    Austria has experience in the construction of railways in the desert, but they are all short distances. This time, hundreds or even thousands of kilometers of desert railways are to be built, which is not a grade at all.


    Hydropower stations are relatively simple and only relatively. The reason is very simple. Hydropower station technology has just been born and is still in the trial stage.


    It can be seen from the power generation that hydropower only accounts for three-thousandths of the total power generation, which is almost negligible.


    Most rivers in Europe have relatively small drops, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of using hydropower. If there are not many rivers in Austria, it is estimated that no one would think of promoting hydropower.


    Franz asked: "Is the technical problem of the desert railway solved?"


    Regardless of hydropower station technology, that''s because most of the construction of hydropower stations in Austria is private investment, and capitalists are smarter than anyone else, and no one loses money.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "It has been initially resolved. The Ministry of Railways plans to build a sand prevention forest and plant shrubs, jujube trees, populus euphratica, and sand-fixing herbs on both sides of the railway.


    Considering the threat of sandstorms, desert roads are frequently built in areas where sandstorms are frequent, and railways are not built for the time being. These are mainly regional feeder railways that need to consider these issues.


    Most of the areas that the Middle East Railway and the Arabian Peninsula Railway pass through are desert areas. Many areas are affected by wind and sand, not real deserts, and sand prevention forests are sufficient.


    We have already tried it, and it looks good at present. As long as it does not catch up with the big sandstorm, it can play a good protection effect, but it takes a long time. "


    Franz nodded. The Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula have not been as severely damaged by later generations. Especially after Austria occupied these areas, they immediately implemented policies such as land fallow and animal husbandry to protect the natural environment.


    "Follow the plan. For these free labor, the government is responsible for allocating reasonable use and sending language teachers for education.


    Remember to kick out the wrongdoers first, and the rest depends on individual performance. Good performance can be slightly better, and activists can end labor in advance.


    After the end of labor, they are allowed to leave freely and are willing to stay and pay the normal labor wages normally.


    Old and weak members of refugee-carrying families can be given preferential treatment and should be placed in areas with better conditions as far as possible. "


    Preferential treatment of the old and the weak is not the Franz Franz, who can take the family to flee together. The character will not be inferior. There is a drag on the family, and these people are often the easiest to assimilate.


    ...


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 Chapter 714： contradiction

    Compared to Austria''s calm response, the Berlin government has become angry.


    The brand of the Federation of Popo is still there. The refugees are citizens of the Federation of Popo. Now it is obvious that their citizens are blocked from entering the country.


    But it is also a problem not to intercept. Millions of refugees have flowed in, and there must be no jobs. The Berlin government cannot resettle even if it does its best.


    Employment placement can be done in a hurry, and the problem of living is easy to handle. It is a family who just supports a shed. They have become refugees and have no critical qualifications. Can they always take care of their meals?


    The stomach can''t fool people. Millions of mouths are waiting to be fed. As long as they are put in, the Berlin government must find ways to feed them.


    No doubt this is a bottomless pit. Perhaps the Russians did not have to attack, and the refugees could eat the Prussian kingdom.


    Since the beginning of the Second Russian-Prussian War, William I''s physical fitness has rapidly declined. The unfavorable news on the battlefield has caused the old king to breathe out of breath.


    Years are not forgiving, time dilutes William I''s ambitions, and now he just wants to land safely. However, this is already a luxury.


    The unique system of the Kingdom of Prussia determines that once this tank is turned on, it cannot be stopped. Anyone who wants to stop the chariot will be crushed.


    This chariot without brakes can only stop when the horse is tired. As a coachman, William I was only able to adjust the direction of the carriage and choose as wide a road as possible.


    William I dragged his old body and asked with concern: "What is the position of all European countries?"


    There is no doubt that millions of refugees have exceeded the limits endured by the Kingdom of Prussia. The Berlin government cannot resolve the refugee crisis and has to turn to the international community.


    Foreign Minister Jeffrey Friedman replied with a somber expression: "The situation is very bad. European countries have condemned the atrocities of the Russians, but few have taken concrete action.


    At present, the substantive assistance to us is mainly from the German countries.


    Austria promises to provide us with materials worth 5 million marks and 20,000 tons of food for disaster relief within one month. The other German states also have about 30 million marks of material assistance.


    Our previous negotiations with Britain and Germany also changed, and the position of the London government changed again. Now their attitude is more inclined to Hanover.


    If we want to get more of their support, we must build North Germany with Hanover, and also sell a part of the territory to Hanover in exchange for funds to pay off debts. "


    William I was too lamented at the moment of crisis and he was still reliable. He was stunned by the conditions behind him, which clearly satisfied them.


    The establishment of North Germany can be, led by Hannover. Although it is difficult to accept it in the heart, but who is the Prussian kingdom now, and the territories behind it will be killed.


    The huge debt owed by the Popo Federation will fall on the Berlin government in the future. To ease the debt crisis, the territories that need to be sold are certainly not a tiny bit.


    In order to gain dominance in North Germany, Hanover would also weaken the Kingdom of Prussia as much as possible. It was an inevitable result of being slaughtered.


    Frankly, if these costs can be passed through the current level of peace, William I would really not mind a compromise with Hanover.


    The problem was that Prussia was not the only one who had the final say. The conditions proposed by Hanover had already broken the bottom line of the Junker aristocracy, and they could not accept it at all.


    This aspect is somewhat similar to the Donglin Party in the late Ming Dynasty. Knowing that the Ming Dynasty would not pay the taxes, after the reshuffle, as a vested interest, they would follow suit, but they were unwilling to give in half.


    After Daming was finished, they found that the new master was not good at serving, and at this time it was too late to regret it. Under the butcher knife, these people quickly chose to compromise.


    The current Junker aristocrats are similar. Armistice is possible, but the prerequisite is that their interests must be protected first.


    However, reality cannot do it. No matter which one it is, it''s impossible to make this sky-high price.


    Things got stuck here, and the Berlin government was afraid to take action. Because the people who get up first to wake everyone up usually don''t have any good results.


    William I asked, "What do you think?"


    The room was quiet, and no one answered the topic. It wasn''t that everyone didn''t know how to answer, but they didn''t dare to answer at all.


    Politics is cruel, and often a wrong word will pay a painful price, especially at this sensitive moment, if you do n¡¯t, you will become a captive ¡°national thief¡±.


    Seeing no one to answer, William I sighed: "Today''s words will be kept strictly confidential. Only a few of us know that you can completely say that you don''t admit that you have said anything out there. Feel free to say anything!


    No way, this is the sadness of the "**** ism" system. Especially after the first Russian-Prussian War, Juncker''s aristocracy further strengthened, and the Berlin government had to be affected by it.


    It is worth mentioning that these cabinet members are all without exception, all of them have Juncker aristocratic background. In theory, they are the spokespersons of the interests of this group.


    However, due to the conspiracy of William I, different from their own interests, the large group of Junker aristocrats also differentiated.


    Now, in addition to the militants in the army, they also want to defeat defeat. Everyone knows that the Popo Federation is finished, and the Prussian kingdom will be finished if it does not save itself.


    The calamity is about to fly, and at this time, the first thing that officials in politics must protect is their own interests. Of course, there are also patriotic festivals, but for most politicians, they are behind personal interests.


    The scalp was numb by William I. Prime Minister Melanie Griffith replied, "Your Majesty, at this stage, no matter how much the conditions are, we must talk.


    It is not surprising that the British fell to Hanover. Since it is necessary to support the chess pieces, of course, they must choose the ones that are easy to control. Control of North Germany by Hanover is more inseparable from us than we are.


    In addition, debt is also an important factor. After the war, our fiscal revenue will definitely fall sharply, and our fiscal revenue will not necessarily have high interest rates in the next five years.


    The British want to recover their debts on the premise that we must have money in our pockets, and it is not surprising that we should be forced to sell the land.


    However, we owe too much debt. If the Russians are severely slaughtered and all the remaining territories are sold, they may not be able to pay off their debts.


    If the British want us to continue paying off our debts, we must leave us with sufficient capital.


    Moreover, Hanover''s weight is limited, and they can''t eat much. Inferring from this, we should not pay too much.


    If the conditions with them are too much, we can also consider contacting the Austrians. Although the Vienna government may not necessarily welcome it now, we have taken it to their door and they must not refuse. "


    The prime minister, Melanie Griffith, was the result of compromise between all parties. In normal times, it was an eraser, and there was not much sense of existence. But being a prime minister is not as simple as it seems.


    This answer brightened William I''s eyes, not that he didn''t think of these problems, mainly because he was too old and didn''t have that much energy to think deeply.


    That''s right, the Berlin government still has a choice. Although neither of these two roads is easy to take, it is better to have a choice than not. One more choice adds one more bargaining capital.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeffrey Friedman shook his head: "Austria needn''t think about it. At most, make a contact gesture and ask Hanover for bargaining. The military cannot agree."


    Joining the Austrian-dominated Shen Luo Empire, the biggest loss is not the government but the military. The Vienna government generally does not intervene in the place, but the army must hold it.


    Looking at several other states, we know that after the central government took over the state army and was responsible for military expenditures, the state government''s armed forces left police and militias.


    Of course, the state government has no soldiers, which does not mean that the king has no soldiers. In addition to the direct court guards, the local troops are also under the command of the king of the state.


    This is also the reason why the Vienna government can easily obtain the command of the army, but it has deprived the state government of the command of the army, and the king''s rights have not been lost.


    From the standpoint of the king, this is actually an enhancement of the kingship. It ¡¯s hard to say that there are soldiers in your hands. The military budget is allocated by the central government, and it is difficult for the state government to get financial impact.


    The difficulty is not impossible. If the state government is willing to take out the money, it can still maintain a certain influence.


    It''s just that no state government is willing to do so, no matter how commanding the expansion of the army is in the hands of the king and emperor, they can''t get involved.


    They are not prepared to rebel, so why do they maintain influence over the army?


    In essence, the political structure of the Shinshiro Empire was created by the emperor and the kings of various states, and the core is to safeguard their own power.


    William I didn''t mind, but the Prussian military was not willing! In other states, the government has suffered and lost control of the army; Prussian is the exact opposite. They are the army that lost control of the government.


    If it does, the first thing the Berlin government will do is to stop military spending and carry out mass disarmament.


    If conditions permit, apply to the central government to dissolve the army, and politicians can do it.


    This is a precedent. The Principality of Liechtenstein disbanded the army after joining Shinra. Don''t ask why, people just don''t want it.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Gorman laughed: "It is not completely impossible. If the military is defeated and hit **** the battlefield, they will have no capital against it.


    Judging from the current situation, the probability of this happening is very high. The only trouble is that the army suffered heavy losses, and we lost our capital to negotiate with the Russians. "


    Politics is cruel, class interests are not equal to personal interests, and the Junker aristocracy was severely damaged after the defeat, but it is an opportunity for politicians to seize power.


    If it weren''t for fear of losing the capital to negotiate with the Russians after the defeat, everyone on the scene would really not care about the heavy military losses.


    William I''s heart was also very contradictory. On the one hand, he hoped that the army could win several battles and obtain the capital to negotiate with the Russians in order to end the war decently.


    On the other hand, he wants to use the war to strike the military forces and let the government take the lead in order to end the war as soon as possible, survive the current crisis, and keep his throne.


    After hesitating for a moment, William I made a decision: "The two first contacted together and finally decided based on the situation on the battlefield.


    Austria is in full swing. The government of Vienna does not want to visit this muddy water now, and it is impossible to say anything about it. It''s really that step, and it''s the same as if we went directly to it.


    The main point now is to talk to Hanover. We must understand how strongly the British support them. This is related to our future position in Germany. "


    The answer was not unexpected. The Prussian military was too strong, and even the king was not capable of confronting them.


    Unless the generals lost ground on the battlefield and the Russians directly occupied Berlin, otherwise the government must consider the interests of the military when making decisions.


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 Chapter 715： How hard life is

    While the Berlin government was worrying about the refugee problem, the people below had already made their choices.


    The reason was that the influx of refugees was too large, the local government''s relief was not timely, and the hungry refugees ransacked an aristocratic manor in Skevijna and accidentally killed the old count who was visiting the manor.


    Many things happened to plunder the place, but it was the first time to kill the great aristocracy. Maybe they realized that things were getting bigger. In order to survive, these people decisively chose to kill.


    Refugees themselves are temporary cobbled together. It is easy to say the truth about killing people and hiding the truth. How can they not leave clues?


    Needless to say later, the news immediately caused a shock after the news was leaked, and the nobles naturally retaliated.


    A large number of refugees have flowed in, and it is not only local nobles whose interests have been damaged. The loss of the local people is even greater. It has long been miserable. At this time, some people took the lead to respond in groups.


    The chaos broke out. Once the butcher knife was raised, it could no longer be dropped. In order to restore order, the Berlin government ordered the garrison to intervene immediately.


    In fact at this time, the Berlin government was unable to control the situation. The local forces must be more inclined to the locals, and the bayonet naturally hacked at the refugees.


    Perhaps many refugees are innocent, but at this time no one can distinguish them, and they don''t want to distinguish them. The massacre broke out.


    After receiving the news of the massacre, the first thought of William I was to stop immediately, and then gave up.


    This is a multiple-choice question with no choice. Either stand on the side of the refugees, offend the nobles, capitalists, or ordinary people in Prussia, or stand on the side of the Prussians, and nothing happens.


    Don''t worry, the Berlin government knows where to stand. As for the refugees lying in a pool of blood, they saw nothing and knew nothing.


    A weird scene appeared, the Russian army was driving away refugees, and the general army was also driving away refugees. The two sides jointly composed a "Killing March".


    Affected by this, Polish soldiers in the general army also undergo mutiny. If the Russians were not too cautious about fraud and did not take the opportunity to send troops, it would probably be nothing for the Berlin government.


    ...


    The sudden massacre made the European world collectively mute.


    Is it condemned?


    The media is already doing it. Newspapers and radio are slamming the atrocities of the Russian government. Of course, many refugees are also condemned.


    Journalists also have to eat, and of course their position must be influenced by the owner.


    ...


    The Palace of Vienna, this amazing big news, brought Franz thinking about life back to reality.


    How to characterize this is another headache. From the standpoint of a bystander, Franz could not be sure of right or wrong.


    Is the refugee wrong? The answer is: yes, no!


    They are just for survival, and naturally they are not wrong; but for the sake of surviving themselves, they hurt others, which is a big mistake.


    The tragedy that happened in Skevijna was not accidental, and more innocent people fell on the way to flee.


    Maybe only some people do evil, but everyone does not have the ability to distinguish, nor do they want to distinguish, and others are not obligated to pay for their mistakes.


    Human nature cannot stand the test, especially in the face of hunger.


    Is there anything wrong with the Prussian aristocracy? The answer is still: yes, no!


    Defending the mob must be right to safeguard its own interests; deliberately magnifying the problem to the entire refugee group, there will be problems.


    But as a bystander, Franz didn''t think he was qualified to blame them. Can the crisis be resolved in advance, why should people be required to resolve it after the disaster?


    Smart people know that after losing the Polish region, the Berlin government has been unable to provide relief to so many refugees.


    Without relief food, refugees will be chaotic sooner or later, which cannot be changed by manpower.


    If the war cannot be ended as soon as possible, even the Prussian nobles and capitalists will open the warehouse and put food together, but it will not help.


    For their own benefit and for the country they protect, the simplest and most practical method has been chosen, and it seems that it is not wrong.


    He can understand that even the Russians expelled refugees. Putting aside morality, the Tsarist government is incapable of relieving refugees. In order to prevent more people from becoming refugees, it is actually necessary to expel refugees.


    Franz is not a Virgin and knows to think rationally. Three or four million refugees, even in the 21st century, are difficult problems to solve, let alone this age.


    A simple mathematical problem knows that, based on one catty of food per person per day, three million people will consume 1,500 tons of food per day, and four million people will consume 2,000 tons of food.


    This is only theoretical data. In fact, food is definitely not enough. High-calorie food may be enough to sustain people''s survival, but the demand for cheap low-calorie food will be significantly higher.


    These days, people are more able to eat. A young and strong person who eats three or five pounds of food is easy, and most of them are the king of stomachs in later generations.


    There is no need to eat enough for disaster relief, as long as you are hungry. For refugees who need 2,000 tons of food a day, that is halfway through transportation costs, and this figure must be enlarged to at least 2,500 tons.


    In addition to food, other materials are also indispensable. Too many refugees, we must do a good job of epidemic prevention, or else plague will be troublesome.


    According to preliminary estimates, tents, clothing, medicines, coal, daily necessities, etc., all these messy things add up and can''t be bought without hundreds of millions of SHIELD.


    Even if the materials are ready, it is impossible to meet the demand without tens of thousands of tons of transportation capacity every day.


    It looks like this number, but this is every day, not every month, let alone every year.


    What about other countries? Franz didn''t know. Anyway, Austria was not able to transport so many supplies, even half of them could not.


    Maybe a joint effort across Europe may solve the refugee crisis, but the chance of success is still less than one-third.


    Knowing that they can''t do it, either a hero or a fool, Franz is neither, so he can only stand idly by.


    It can''t be considered indifferent, at least he made a donation, although it is still a waste of money, that''s hard work.


    Outside things can''t be controlled, but the refugees sent to the door can''t ignore it. There is no way Russia can go, the refugees can only run to Austria.


    This road is also not easy. The two countries, Russia and Russia, dare not let the Vienna government think that they are driving refugees to Austria, so they must be stopped.


    Not to mention the effect, anyway, the number of refugees on the Austrian border is increasing every day, if it was not for the Vienna government''s preparation in advance, it would really be overwhelming.


    Even if it is prepared, it can only be managed barely. Order is maintained by the army, and there are several criminals hanging out of almost every refugee camp.


    Happiness is all contrasted. After seeing the atrocities in Russia and Russia, Austria''s approach is so unacceptable.


    make trouble?


    Are all things hanging out hanging out. Now they are all illegal immigrants. They have no human rights. They die in vain. Any violation of the rules in the camp may become the chicken of that marmoset.


    Looking at the statistics table that was sent, Franz was not good at all. He suspected that there was a problem in the world, and that Austria had received millions of refugees.


    Franz asked puzzled: "Prime Minister, is there any problem with this data, why are there so many refugees?"


    The larger the number, the more troublesome it will be to set up. Refugees who can travel all the way to Austria are either close or young.


    It''s easy to drag home with a mouth, and the youth of running singles is a hidden danger. The military camp was designed to suppress these people who took the opportunity to make trouble. The tragedy in Skevijna also aroused the vigilance of the Vienna government.


    Felix replied affirmatively: "No problem, we checked carefully three times, and each refugee camp is worthy of the number.


    The number surpassed expectations and was related to the atrocities in the two countries. Although they were also intercepting, many soldiers sympathizing with the refugees secretly let go.


    We have already submitted diplomatic protests to the two countries, and this situation should improve. "


    Raising a butcher knife does not mean killing millions of people. In fact, most of these refugees were deported to the border area between Russia and Russia. Today you drive to my side, and tomorrow I will drive to your side, anyway, no one wants it.


    Hunger is still the cause of large-scale refugee deaths. No one has counted how many people died of starvation. Some say hundreds of thousands, some say more than one million, and some say two or three million.


    Governments of all countries are pretending to be confused. At this time, relief for refugees is a chore. It is the right thing to do well, and it cannot be criticized by international public opinion.


    After pondering for a while, Franz shook his head: "I am afraid the situation will be more serious. Even if the two countries of Russia and Russia are willing to cooperate, they may not be able to stop it.


    Pick a group of young people among the refugees. If the situation exceeds our tolerance limit, we will close the borderline and let them intercept themselves.


    In addition, the government must do a good job of preventing epidemics, prohibiting refugees from leaving the camp, and not allowing them to contact the local people. If you have relatives and friends, you must go through a doctor''s inspection before leaving. "


    At the moment of life and death, people can always explode to their greatest potential. Unless the Prussian army can let go of the massacre, otherwise someone will always be able to break through the blockade.


    This is not something Berlin and St. Petersburg can control. The tsarist government is a little bit better, at least able to control the army; the Berlin government''s control over the army, Franz really can''t compliment.


    If the Russians are willing to buy Juncker aristocracy at a high price, the Berlin government still does not exist, it is unknown.


    With the influx of refugees, Austria can''t afford it. In order not to worsen the situation, we can only say sorry to the latecomers.


    Decentralized placement only exists in theory. I ca n¡¯t communicate normally if I do n¡¯t know the language, I ¡¯m not healthy, I do n¡¯t know if I ¡¯m carrying a plague, and if I ¡¯m blindly scattered, it ¡¯s not good for the whole country.


    The refugees in front are real refugees, and the refugees in the back are all crawling up from the dead, and still retain a little humanity, which are all unknown.


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 Chapter 716： Vienna Peace Conference and Sinkhole

    In a sense, the refugee crisis also promoted the progress of the Pu-Russian war. After supplementary establishment, Mao Qi hurriedly launched a counterattack.


    There is no way to not fight now, they will not be able to fight later. Originally expecting refugees to delay the actions of the Russians, I did not expect this trouble to follow along.


    The Russians did not immediately launch an offensive. In addition to restoring their troops, they were more constrained by logistics. Ivanov is a commander of the prudent faction, and he will not decisively advance the logistical materials if they are not in place.


    No matter how the Berlin government mobilizes, the population has already decided on the upper limit. After losing most of the land, there were more than 10 million people left in the Kingdom of Prussia, and those who could not resist moving to the battlefield.


    This aspect cannot be compared with the Russians. The longer the delay, the better the Russians are.


    Of course, this is only military. Economically, the Tsarist government could not stand up. If it was not for Ivanov''s insistence, the Russian army would have launched an attack long ago.


    These insider information, of course, is not something Mao Qi can know. Even if they knew it, it wasn''t really useful, they still had to fight.


    If the government has no money, it does not mean that it cannot really make money. When the crisis comes, dismantling the east wall and filling the west wall can also be an emergency.


    The Russian empire has a solid foundation. As long as it is willing to pay, months of war funding can still be collected.


    Mao Qi ¡¯s efforts were not in vain. The general army defeated the Russian 10th Army that threatened Berlin, the Russian 3rd Army and the 6th Army that drove the refugees, and severely damaged the Russian 8th Army and the 1st Army stationed in Poznan. Nine Army.


    If you don''t look at the overall battlefield, no one can believe that the general army with such a sturdy record is actually dying.


    In just two months, Maoqi caused more than 500,000 casualties to the Russians. As a cost of victory, the general army also paid nearly 300,000 casualties.


    In the case of the limited combat effectiveness of the soldiers, as the attacking side, it can play a 3: 5 exchange ratio, which is tactically impeccable.


    However, the tactical victory still cannot make up for the strategic defeat.


    The Russians were not passively beaten, and Ivanov placed the battlefield in East Prussia, where the Russian army had a more obvious advantage. As for the Russian army fighting Mao Qi, the only task is to hold back the main force of the general army.


    On March 18, 1880, after paying nearly 300,000 casualties, the East Prussian War ended with the victory of the Russian army.


    This is just the beginning. The East Prussian region, which had been painstakingly managed, and the West Prussian region failed to block the Russian front. The war continued to burn into the hinterland of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, put down the battle report in hand, looked at the map of the Kingdom of Prussia, Franz knew that the Russian-Prussian war should be over.


    The Kingdom of Prussia has almost been weakened. The Rhineland region was sold to the German Federation, the Silesia region was sold to Austria, and the Prussian Saxony region was also sold.


    Now the Poznan region has fallen into the hands of the Russians, East Prussia has been lost, West Prussia has lost most of it, Pomerania has been reduced to the battlefield, and the foundation of Junker aristocracy has been severely damaged.


    Continuing this war has no meaning to Austria. If the war is not stopped, the Russians will drink the River Oder, which is not what Franz wants to see.


    "What''s going on inside Russia and Russia?"


    If you want to interfere, you must first understand the respective situations of Russia and Russia. Franz had an intelligence organization and got the information early, but it was impossible to see.


    Intelligence organizations that frequently appear in people''s sights are not intelligence organizations. It is more appropriate to become a government department.


    Franz has been diluting the existence of intelligence organizations. Except for a few high-level government officials and big nobles, others have no idea that there is a secret intelligence organization in the hands of the emperor.


    Even if it is known, not many people take it seriously. After all, this organization is too low-key to be forgotten.


    For so many years, apart from collecting intelligence, Franz has almost never activated this secret organization, and the execution of tasks is also exposed and linked to government-owned intelligence organizations.


    Like Jin Yiwei, no matter how important it is and how much it contributes to the country, as long as it threatens its own interests, if it can''t be held in its own hands, bureaucrats will try to break it.


    It is nothing to deliberately make things difficult and troublesome. The trouble is to plant the scams and discredit them, and finally press the public opinion to force the emperor to give up.


    History tells Franz that the emperor who compromised on this issue was not very good. Both Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Youjian are ready-made negative examples.


    Abducted by public opinion, moral attack, right, so I''ll hide the intelligence organization. In normal times, it does not take the lead at all, but collects black materials of domestic bureaucrats and interest groups.


    These black materials are ammunition. When they are needed, they can be blown up and killed.


    In contrast, overseas intelligence business can only be considered as a sideline business. It is no problem to collect some basic information. The real intelligence organization is responsible for the intelligence organization on the surface, and it is also responsible to the emperor and the government.


    It is not only for checks and balances, but also for practical needs. Agents are also high-risk industries, especially when they engage in espionage activities overseas, often requiring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to come forward to recruit people, and it is necessary to deal with them.


    In addition, when conducting international diplomacy, intelligence is also needed to support it. In order to cooperate with each other, overseas intelligence organizations are also subordinated to the embassy.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "The situation in the Kingdom of Prussia is very bad. Even if refugees are expelled, the lives of ordinary people are affected, and many people rely on wild radish to feed their hunger.


    According to news from the embassy, ??this month alone, the Berlin government suppressed eight strikes and three revolutions. The Kingdom of Prussia now looks like a gunpowder.


    The situation in the Russian Empire is slightly better. Victory on the battlefield has covered the crisis to some extent, but domestic labor conflicts are very serious.


    In the past year, more than 100 strikes have erupted one after another, and they are almost catching up with the French.


    In the winter that just ended, more than 50 cities, including St. Petersburg, suffered from insufficient supplies of materials to varying degrees.


    In order to save coal, residents of St. Petersburg had to cook together with several families. In many areas, a family was crowded into a room to heat each other. "


    The strike in Russia did not attract Franz''s attention, mainly because the French freak was present, which has refreshed his perception.


    Facts have shown that the French people''s love of strikes has a history. Even now, in the nineteenth century, the French people fell in love with this meaningful event.


    Unlike many future challengers, France now ranks first in the world''s strike industry with three-digit strikes per year, and there is no such thing as them for the time being.


    The total number of strikes in Austria over Franz''s many years in history may not be enough to keep up with the number of French strikes a year.


    Of course, this is just a count of the number of strikes on a large scale, which must be counted by more than a thousand people. No one on a small scale knows how many times a day.


    Think about it, right now France is a combination of France and Italy, has a wealth of strike experience, and the number of strikes is normal.


    Winter has passed, the demand for goods is declining, and the tsarist government has passed its most dangerous moment.


    The Berlin government is different. The frequent uprisings of the Revolutionary Party are undoubtedly a manifestation of the extreme weakness in Prussia.


    War is not a problem. Under the "**** ism" system, the Prussians are not afraid of war. The prerequisite is that they must be fed first.


    It is absolutely impossible to be hungry. It is not surprising that they have expelled refugees together with their enemies. Who can eat more than one group?


    Franz asked in confusion: "Prussia has the Oder River and the Elbe River connected to us. The domestic railway network is relatively complete, both land and water can be used, and there should be no shortage of food.


    Halls, how much food has the Berlin government purchased from us in recent months? "


    After the sea route was cut off, the border with the Kingdom of Prussia left Austria, Denmark, and the German Federation to trade.


    There is no doubt that the Berlin government must look for Austria to import food, and the other two do not have as much food to sell to them.


    Minister of Agriculture Halls: "After Christmas, we have successively exported 768,000 tons of agricultural products to the Kingdom of Prussia, including 200,000 tons of flour, 300,000 tons of potatoes, 120,000 tons of corn, 20,000 tons of soybeans, and 30,000 tons of meat products. ... "


    Potato exports exceed flour, which Franz knew was a precursor to the collapse of the Prussian economy. Only when it ca n¡¯t sustain it will it be possible to purchase cheaper potatoes on a large scale.


    Franz sighed: "At this time, there were still people hoarding, William I was really not in control of the country, and they lost unfairly this time.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs intervenes in the mediation. The Kingdom of Prussia will soon be unable to sustain it, and the Russians will have almost eaten. I believe they will not reject our mediation.


    Striving to place this international conference in Vienna now requires everyone to see our efforts to maintain the territorial integrity of the German region. "


    In the end, nothing matters, as long as you can see the efforts made by the Vienna government.


    War is a high-risk activity. As a defeated party, the Berlin government will definitely pay a painful price this time.


    This is what Franz is happy to see. Without the sense of crisis, how can many states in the German region realize the importance of Austria?


    The mighty Prussian Kingdom of Prussia just serves as a negative teaching material, awakening the crisis awareness of the Germans, and letting the great unification of the mind reach the hearts of the people.


    This is destined that the Vienna government will not heal the Prussian kingdom, and pay the debts it owes itself. A harsh armistice treaty is indispensable.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg asked uncertainly: "Sir, it''s not good to leave the British so early, right?"


    The London government has been calling for mediation, tossing back and forth for months without success.


    If at this time the Vienna government achieves its goal, it will be very embarrassing.


    This is not only a matter of face, but also international influence. It is conceivable that after the Vienna Peace Conference, the popularity of the British in Europe will fall to the bottom.


    Franz shook his head: "Sooner or later this step will be reached. The opportunity to come to the door, do not take advantage of the opportunity to weaken the British, next time I do not know when to wait.


    Don''t you think it is very interesting to make European countries feel that Britain is declining?


    The Napoleon IV who had endured for so many years should also shine his own light, and it is estimated that he will drive himself crazy.


    You know, the London government is ready to merge Pudd and establish North Germany against us. They all dare to do this step, and we can''t fight back a little bit! "


    It is not that Franz underestimated Napoleon IV, mainly because the internal situation in France is really bad. Compared with Napoleon III, he has much weaker control over the country.


    In the last few years, France has fallen behind, not only the objective lack of resources, but also directly related to the government''s economic policy changes.


    Sometimes the more you do, the more mistakes you make. How about developing North Africa? Of course it is good to add a resource origin and commodity sales market. The problem is to develop it.


    The government''s policies seem to be very good, and many of them have borrowed from Austria''s successful experience. The key is that the national conditions are different.


    First of all, the execution of the Paris government is insufficient. Napoleon IV did not have the prestige of a single word, and the French cabinet did not have efficient coordination capabilities.


    This was the pit left by Napoleon III. Although the obstacles were cleared for Napoleon IV, the price paid was the escalation of internal political struggles.


    Napoleon IV had insufficient prestige. In order to control the power of the government, he could only play a balance in the government. The internal struggle restrained a large part of the French government''s energy.


    The second is the issue of cultural tradition. Whether it is French or Italian, influenced by marine civilization, they are keen on business and have no love for farming.


    Even if people are brought to the colony, they will stay in the city, and there are too few people who are willing to take root and open up wasteland.


    The capitalists have a clear lack of interest in remote colonies. Even if they invest in colonies, they also prefer mining, a profitable business.


    Occasionally, there are a few plantation managers, which are all national treasures. The number is too small.


    People''s hearts are impetuous. Everyone likes chasing riches overnight. They don''t want to struggle bit by bit. There is no market in France for hard work.


    The social environment cannot be reversed by one''s own power. If society cannot be changed, it can only change itself.


    Napoleon IV would be fine if he could do nothing. With France''s strong capital, there is no problem in maintaining the status of a great power now.


    If there is ambition, it will be tragedy. Ambition exceeds strength, and it is bound to be beaten by society.


    Seeing Franz''s expression, Weissenberg was still talking. He would like to say: The British plan was indulged by Austria.


    To build North Germany, it is not only Hanover and Prussia, but also other German states.


    With more people participating, confidentiality is naturally a joke.


    Perhaps the British haven''t noticed the problem, after all, the London government is really careful this time. The targets are all states that have a long relationship with Austria.


    Now that the plan has been carried out, all the insiders may not add up to more than thirty people, all of whom are absolute high-level members of the country, and there is no possibility of betrayal.


    It is theoretically impossible to betray yourself as the master of the country. However, there are exceptions to everything, and some people find that North German market is not good, and there is no way to leave yourself a back road.


    If it is the peak of the Pudd merger, Franz must find a way to stop it. However, at this stage, it is no longer important whether Pod merges.


    This war has done too much damage to the Kingdom of Prussia. It has lost a lot of territory and population, and is carrying a huge debt. It is a complete mess.


    If North Germany was formed, the central government would have no energy to do anything else, and they must first find a way to keep the Kingdom of Prussia alive.


    This is not a joke. After the war, the orphans and widows in the Prussian kingdom were a whole lot, and the economy was withered. Without a capital injection, they would collapse.


    At this time, the British cannot be counted on. They are not doing charity. I really thought it was good intentions for them to persuade North Germany. Don''t even think about it.


    In addition to the need to balance Austria, I am afraid that the debt of the Kingdom of Prussia can be fulfilled normally. The former is only a slogan, and the latter is what domestic interest groups need.


    As long as you think about the huge debt that the Berlin government has borne, Franz has flinched. This time is really terrible.


    Debts from the British + debts from other countries + domestic debt + soldier casualties + post-war reconstruction costs, and possibly even a Russian war payment.


    What a pleasant name for the North German Empire. Help the Berlin government pay off its debts. Otherwise, why did the Kingdom of Prussia come in and become a younger brother?


    One billion Aegis seems not enough to pay the debts of the British family; two billion Aegis still seems to be unable to fill this pit; three billion Aegis may be possible, but who knows before the dust settles?


    3 billion Aegis, what is this concept?


    The central government of the new Holy Roman Empire now has less than 200 million Aegis in fiscal revenue, and fifteen years of fiscal revenue have not filled this huge pit.


    Of course, the 3 billion Aegis does not need to be paid at one time, and the interest on the funds is calculated, and the funds that need to be paid in the end.


    If it is the principal, don''t say that North Germany has not been born, even the Vienna government has no ability to take over.


    Even if it can be instaled, the Berlin government is unable to pay such a huge debt, which requires micro-manipulation.


    What the Berlin government will do next, Franz''s is almost clear. First of all, I can''t stop my face. I printed enough banknotes to use inflation to wipe out domestic debt.


    International loans should also be slowly rolled down, so that creditors can avoid some interest, and it is best to repay only the principal. All bonds issued are deferred and paid when and when they are rich.


    It is estimated that it can be cut in half. The Berlin government still cannot afford it, so it can only let the central government share a part.


    The question is, are other states willing to pay for the Kingdom of Prussia? When it comes to self-interest, what is that North German Empire?


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 Chapter 717： Feasibility of North Germany

    St. Petersburg, looking at the battle report in his hands, Alexander II''s face fluttered away, leaving only a deep sadness.


    The Russian army achieved a great victory on the front line, strategically overwhelming the enemy, and it was getting closer and closer to the victory of the war.


    Behind these victories, however, were all Russian soldiers piled up with vast bones. Looking at the increasing number of casualties, Alexander II admitted that he was afraid.


    There are not only two countries in this world, Pu-Russia. The Russian Empire has many enemies. In order to win this war, it loses all its net worth. What should we do next?


    ...


    Foreign Minister Herado Jeserot: "Her Majesty, the Austrian Minister in St. Petersburg sent us a diplomatic note this morning, and the Vienna government initiated an international conference to mediate the war."


    Alexander II nodded: "Finally still here."


    It seemed as though he was relieved, and a little disturbed.


    After a pause, Alexander II asked: "What conditions did the Austrians give?"


    Foreign Minister Herado Jeserot shook his head: "It''s just a regular diplomatic note, and the Austrians haven''t stated their position.


    Judging from the current situation, the Vienna government may not be willing to take the easy stand. "


    This is a fact, and it is really difficult for the Vienna government to choose now. One side is interest and the other side is public opinion. No matter how you choose, it is wrong.


    Since you ca n¡¯t choose, then do n¡¯t state your position first, wait for the situation to develop further, and then state your position.


    At this time, Austria does not need to rely on standing teams to live on. Earlier and later, its own income is indispensable.


    After hesitating for a moment, Alexander II made the decision: "In reply to Austria, we agree to accept mediation.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready for negotiations, and there is a tough battle to follow. The blood of the soldiers should not be emptied, and they must not be allowed to get things on the battlefield and spit them out at the negotiation table. "


    Although diplomatic games are not seen, the intensity is not inferior to the battlefield.


    After the British, French, Austrian and the three countries established a new international system, the victory or defeat of the Continental War is no longer something that can only be determined on the battlefield.


    Winning in the military is just the beginning; the final vesting of benefits must still be determined at the negotiating table.


    Of course, Russia is also a big country. It still has the right to speak, and will not be slaughtered by others. With victory on the battlefield, the negotiating table has the absolute upper hand, and the difference is only in the size of the gain.


    ...


    The Tsar government agreed, and the Berlin government did not agree. Now they cannot support them. Even the militants in the army know that the situation is over. If they don''t negotiate, there will be no capital to negotiate.


    Up to now, more than 400,000 people have died in the Prussian kingdom alone. If the number of dead and seriously injured is added, this number may increase by 200,000 to 300,000.


    There are 600,000 to 700,000 people who die, and natural disability is indispensable. It is no exaggeration to permanently reduce the number of employees by more than one million.


    For Prussia, which has a population of more than 10 million people, everyone is already crying. Except for some cases where the poisoning is too deep, most people''s dreams have been awakened.


    Fortunately, the population structure has become younger and younger this year. If we catch up with the aging society, the casualties will collapse so early.


    General Command, news of negotiations came, as if Mao Qi was ten years old overnight, this war was too great for him.


    The gap in strength cannot be filled by personal strength. The battle was won all the way, but in the end, the war ended with defeat.


    After losing the war, Mao Qi ¡¯s halo did not fall, but it became louder and louder, and it must be said that it was ironic.


    Forbearing his grief, Mao Qi continued to fulfill his responsibilities: "Order the troops to be more vigilant and guard against Russian sneak attacks."


    Unlike the failures of previous wars, the failure of this war has not been widely blamed by his domestic commander.


    Maybe everyone has been hit hard and has not slowed down. No one was clamoring for a change, and no one yelled at him.


    "Yes, Marshal."


    "Yes, Marshal."


    ...


    The answer in threes and twos made Mao Qi''s face even more ugly: "Have you not eaten, one by one, you look at yourself, do you still look like a soldier?"


    Isn''t it that we lost a war, or that we haven''t lost, the ancestors were able to survive it, why can''t we do it! "


    No one answered. From the look of expression, most people were ashamed, only a few were indifferent.


    th. The more people know, the less confidence they have in Prussia.


    The current European situation has basically stabilized. It is too difficult for Prussia to turn around. Many people are desperate.


    Seeing poor results, Mao Qi sighed helplessly. A few words may awaken a confused person, but it is not so effective for those who are sober.


    "Well, I don''t care what you are thinking about. As long as you wear this uniform, you have to fulfill your duties.


    At this point in time, I do not expect you to be brave and good at fighting, and to be defeated on the battlefield.


    As long as you do your job well and don''t give the enemy the opportunity to keep Prussia''s last capital, it is the best return to your country. "


    ...


    In London, the news that General Russia and Russia accepted the mediation of the Austrian government, the British government seemed to be trapped in the dark clouds.


    Prime Minister Benjamin: "Austrians want to convene a peace conference in Vienna, and Russia and Russia have accepted the invitation. British hegemony is being provoked and we must act."


    Although Britain, France, Austria and the three countries stand side by side, everyone''s default boss is still Britain. This time the Vienna peace conference clearly broke this practice.


    The London government failed to mediate the Prussian war and instead let the Austrians do it, which meant that Britain''s influence in continental Europe lags behind.


    If it doesn''t matter in other regions, the British Empire ¡¯s world hegemony has not been able to penetrate into every region, and it is okay to lose one or two regional hegemonies.


    But Europe does not work, the center of the world these years is in Europe. There is only a thin line between continental hegemony and world hegemony.


    In terms of economy and military, the European continent is more than the rest of the world combined. With European hegemony, world hegemony is virtually fixed.


    The British government cannot tolerate this. Although Austria''s holding of the Vienna Peace Conference does not amount to European hegemony, it still breaks Britain''s hidden supremacy in continental Europe.


    Destruction is always easier than construction. Britain''s status in Europe was established through hundreds of years of hard work. Now it has been hit. It is almost impossible to recover.


    As a world hegemon, the British took away too much interest. It''s not just Austria that is watching their interests, it''s just that they frighten the reputation of the British. Everyone dare not take action.


    Austria started, and if the London government did not respond in time to dispel the delusions of other countries, then they would be caught in a stream of temptations and provocations, and there would be no real peace.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "We cannot influence the Russians. The Berlin government is really unable to persevere, and it is impossible for them to reject the Austrian proposal.


    The plan to disintegrate Austria directly from the Peace Conference is unrealistic and can only be countered from other aspects.


    Maybe we can increase our investment and build the North German Empire as soon as possible. Severing the Austrian dream of the Central European Empire should deter European nations. "


    Prior to this, the London government was also planning the North German Empire, but it had been behind the scenes because of fear of Austria''s response. Now I have torn my face, and naturally you are welcome.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Garfield objected: "It is not easy to establish a North German empire. Most German states have limited interest. Coupled with the fact that the Austrians may destroy it, the chance of success is too low.


    Stand up and promote directly, if it succeeds, if the plan fails, it will be another blow to our reputation.


    Consecutive failures will shake our allies. Right now, we must keep Prussia and then consider how to avenge Austria. "


    How does Britain retaliate against Austria?


    The answer is: very much.


    Either the influence is too small to achieve the goal; or there is an aftermath, and if one is not good, it will eat back.


    For example: Do things in the colonies.


    But what they can do is the backcountry, and even if it succeeds, the impact will be very small, and it will not be quiet in the European world.


    Intercepting at sea and obstructing shipping is also a solution.


    Unfortunately, it is not clear that the Royal Navy can pretend to be a pirate, and the Austrian Navy can also learn from it. This thing is a failure.


    The most effective way is to do things in continental Europe. This is very challenging for the London government, and since the British-French relationship has been cold, their influence in continental Europe has been affected.


    If there are French thugs, Franz will not do anything at this time.


    Foreign Minister Edward shook his head: "Sir, do we still have a choice?


    Without pressing Austria, more countries will emerge next. At that time, we are all overwhelmed, and there is still energy to avenge Austria.


    The establishment of North Germany was originally planned by us. With the disastrous defeat of the Kingdom of Prussia, the probability of success is already high. "


    The disastrous defeat of the Kingdom of Prussia reduced the fear of European countries towards this North German empire to the minimum, and many originally opposed countries may turn to support.


    This is determined by interests, and it is not unhelpful for the Berlin government to borrow everywhere. At least when creditors think about international issues, they have to take into account their own money bags.


    For example: France, although not much was lent out during the war, there were a lot of money put out in front, both in Prussia and Poland.


    Poland is gone, and no one can let the Russians spit it out. These debts have fallen on the Berlin government, and the Berlin government must not be able to afford it under normal circumstances.


    If these debts are to be fulfilled, Prussia must also be restored to the economy. This requires investment, and the French are certainly not willing to continue to pay.


    At this time, the importance of the North German Empire became apparent. As the central government must not watch the collapse of the states below, even if they did not pay the debts directly for Prussia, they had to pay for assistance to help the Kingdom of Prussia recover its economy.


    A loose alliance of German states does not threaten France''s interests at all, and can hinder Austria''s unification of Central Europe. The possibility of the Paris government''s support is very high.


    Even the Russian Empire can be bought. Regardless of the bloodshed between the two countries, as long as the interests are in place, many things can be discussed.


    The vitally injured Kingdom of Prussia has lost its power to threaten Russia after the war, even if it formed the North German Empire in conjunction with the Germans.


    The population and the area of ??the territory determine the upper limit of this new country, no matter how much it can''t keep up with the previous Popo Federation. Not to mention that the many states and states in the country are independent and unable to integrate power.


    The Tsarist government clanged so poorly that it won the war, and it certainly wanted to blackmail a war payment.


    It was easy to get the Berlin government to sign a compensation treaty, but the problem came when the Kingdom of Prussia wanted to pay it.


    No one gave Prussia a new life, not to mention the payment of war reparations, and post-war pensions could overwhelm the country.


    In addition, Russia-Olympic relations are also involved behind this. It is impossible to say that the Tsarist government did not scoff against Austria at all.


    It was only because they could not do without Austria that the two sides did not turn their heads. Russia''s demand for Austria will gradually decrease after the war, and the relationship between the two sides will also change. It is only a matter of time from the ally to the rival.


    Without restricting yourself, you can restrict Austria. The Tsarist government has no reason to refuse.


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 Chapter 718： Newly dug pit

    No matter what the British think, the peace conference in Vienna is still on schedule. Without any accident, the three countries of Britain, France and Austria have become mediation countries.


    With the arrival of the negotiating delegation, Vienna became more lively. The representatives of the two countries are like hard-working bees, flying around the embassies of various countries. Every day, hot news is generated, and the people who eat melon talk about it.


    The British support the Berlin government, and the French are hesitant, and barely stand on the side of the Popo Federation, but their support is limited.


    As host, Austria has not stated its position, and now it is the main goal of the two sides. Whoever has the support of the Vienna government can prevail in the negotiations.


    Putting down minutes of negligible negotiations, Franz asked: "Are the bottom lines of the two countries generally clear?"


    I don''t know when it started. Everyone learned the lion''s big opening in diplomatic negotiations. Usually, the conditions first proposed are more than one, without considering the feasibility.


    For example now: the Russians demanded that the Berlin government cede East and West Prussia, Pomerania, Poznan, Schleswig-Holstein, and also demanded a war worth about 960 million Aegis indemnity.


    Among them, the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein returned the Danes. Although it is not known whether the Russians have an agreement with the Danes, Franz knows that this is the "money".


    The end of the war does not mean that the troubles of the Tsarist government are over. On the contrary, their troubles have just begun. In the years to come, the Russians will have to start a long debt-paying career.


    The Russians have owed huge debts to the war. Austria''s debt alone is as high as 670 million Aegis.


    Now the Russians have to pay the principal and interest of Austria''s nearly 4 million Aegis monthly, and they need to pay for decades in a row to pay off all their debts. The final principal and interest will exceed 1.4 billion Aegis.


    The tsarist government''s annual fiscal revenue is only about 100 million SHIELD, and Austria''s debt is taken away by almost half. This is obviously not what Russia''s finances can afford.


    According to Franz, apart from Austria, the total external debt of the Tsarist government in other countries is not less than 200 million Aegis, mainly the Nordic Federation and the United States of America.


    The Nordic Federation borrowed loans from Finland, and the United States was one of the few diplomatic achievements of the Tsarist government.


    There is no way, people are afraid of loneliness, and the country is made up of people, naturally inherited this. It is not surprising that two countries are isolated by the world.


    The Tsarist government supported the northern government during the Civil War, and now it is natural to receive a return. It''s not that Americans are so eloquent, but the United States of America is also forced.


    Under the joint suppression of the four countries, Britain, France, and the West, all European countries kept aloof from them. Except for the Russians, who were also unwelcome, they could no longer find a better partner.


    Although the divided United States was not as wealthy as in time and space, it still sold tens of millions of war bonds for the Russians.


    This is only external debt. In addition, the tsarist government owes a large amount of internal debt. Franz has no way to know the exact number. It is an astronomical number anyway.


    Post-war soldiers'' compensation for casualties, retired officers and men, and economic reconstruction in war-affected areas are another huge expense.


    On this issue, the Tsarist government is not much better than the Berlin government. It is the one that goes bankrupt in minutes.


    This time is different from the past. Most of this time''s debts are mortgaged by the territory. If you can''t afford the money, you will have to cut the land. The trick of financial bankruptcy is not good.


    Not to mention in other regions, Finland must not be abandoned, or the strategic security of St. Petersburg will become a problem.


    In terms of economic value, the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein are comparable to the icy Finland, and if you use these two principalities to pay off the debt, you can also change some pocket money.


    Increasing the strength of the Danes, by the way, complicates the internal relations of the Nordic Federation and relieves possible threats to the north.


    Franz understood the Tsarist government''s desire to escape the financial crisis, but the conditions they proposed were not desirable.


    Regardless of whether the German region is divided or not, the problem is that the Berlin government is also a poor ghost. After being so slaughtered by them, what will they pay for war compensation?


    If the conditions of the Russians are acceptable, after all, it is victorious, and the lion''s mouth is not big. Then, the conditions proposed by the Berlin government, Franz glanced and looked down.


    The first is that the Russian army immediately withdrew from the territory of the Popo Federation. The latter is no longer important. This article has not been discussed.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "It is initially certain that the Russians will aim to cede land and demand war compensation.


    In addition to reclaiming their original territories, they also wanted to swallow what they had already occupied, Prussia and Poznan, and this was not a problem.


    The key is war compensation. The Tsarist government is really out of money and wants to take the opportunity to make up for the financial deficit.


    Judging from the current situation, if the Berlin government pays enough compensation, it is estimated that the indiscriminate Russians can accept it.


    The situation in Prussia is a bit complicated. The Berlin government was unable to pay war reparations and wanted to keep East and West Prussia, but ceded Poznan. "


    After thinking about it, Franz laughed: "The situation is better than we expected. It seems that the Tsarist government without money is the best Tsarist government, otherwise they can swallow Prussia in one go.


    As for the idea of ??the Berlin government, this time is not important. As defeated nations, they have little choice. For territories that have been eaten by the Russians, it is simply unrealistic to want people to spit it out.


    The finances of the two countries are not good. Each day of the war, they will increase the military expenditure of hundreds of thousands of SHIELD, and they will not be able to delay it.


    We do n¡¯t want to get too involved for the time being. The negotiations have just begun. It is estimated that the general Russian and Russian representatives have not entered the state. It is necessary to calm them down.


    You can meet in private with the Prussian representatives and suggest that they pay off the debts of various countries in kind. I believe everyone will not refuse. "


    This is the biggest pit of "in-kind compensation". Prussia does not have rich resources and uses "in-kind" to pay off debts. Only industrial and commercial products can be sold.


    How harmful this thing is, Franz has seen it. When World War II broke out, the industries of the German and German empires actually exceeded the total of Britain and France.


    Before the First World War, the German Empire occupied 14.8% of the world''s total industry, while the British Empire accounted for 13.6% of the world''s total industry. The two countries are very close, and Britain and France together far exceed the German Empire.


    The situation changed during the Second World War. In the early days, the German and German empires accounted for 13.2% of the world''s total industry. The British fell to 9%. The French even had a poor 4.5%. After annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia, Germany The three empires surpassed the total of Britain and France.


    (The data is for reference only, the answers given on different materials are different)


    Judging from industrial data, Britain and France are more like defeated nations. The proportion of Germany''s total industrial production fell. Alsace Lorraine, which was rich in coal and iron, returned to France, and Silesia, the textile center, was ceded to newly independent Poland.


    The main reason for all this is the "physical" compensation. In order to repay war reparations, Germany pays off a large amount of industrial and commercial products every year.


    The capitalists found that being a second-hand trafficker was actually more profitable than their own production. Needless to say, of course, the interests come first.


    Soon the British and French homelands and colonies were full of German-made products. The markets that the Germans did not get on the battlefield actually got them in post-war compensation.


    I have to say that the world is sometimes really nonsense.


    Nonsense, nonsense, Franz is very much looking forward to this scene.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied.


    ...


    Prime Minister Felix: "The British have been very active lately. They have been proclaiming the benefits of establishing North Germany. They have not looked at us at all, and the impact is very bad.


    In the Kingdom of Hannover in particular, many newspapers are advocating North Germanism. They used religious excuses to deceive and attempt to split the empire.


    ... "


    What should come is still to come. The establishment of a North German Empire is not something that can be decided by a few high-level people.


    Without the support of the people, there will be no difference between the North German Empire and the current "comedy empire", which is nominally a country. In fact, no one can control the central government.


    If the institutional structure is still so loose now, it is more appropriate to say that it is a state alliance rather than an empire.


    This was not what the British wanted, let alone what George I wanted. If the centripetal force of the people cannot be increased, the value of this empire will only serve as a buffer zone for the great powers.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "You can create a little trouble for them, but you need to pay attention and not scare them.


    It is best to draw everyone out, just to select who is our friend and who is our enemy.


    The British want a North German empire, then give them a North German empire, but it must be a North German empire that meets our requirements.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is a good pawn, no matter how weakened, their strength is above Hanover.


    Weak central areas are strong, and since ancient times have been the way to make troubles.


    As long as the post-war decline period has passed, the unwilling Junker aristocracy will encourage the Berlin government to challenge Hanover, and it will be lively.


    Perhaps you don''t have to wait until then, when the Kingdom of Prussia desperately needs money to save your life. I don''t believe that when they were asked to pay, these activists wanted to build the North German Empire. "


    Deep down, Franz has made a decision to let the Russians get a sky-high compensation for the Kingdom of Prussia.


    It doesn''t matter if the Kingdom of Prussia can''t afford to pay it back. It doesn''t matter if it''s a hundred years, but it won''t work for two hundred years.


    When necessary, the debts of the Berlin government can be passed on to the central government of North Germany.


    There is a precedent. After the establishment of the Federation of Popo, the Berlin government wanted to fully integrate Popo and directly unified the military and political affairs on both sides, and the debt of the Polish government fell on the central government.


    Theoretically, now that the Kingdom of Poland has fallen, the Berlin government has the opportunity to refuse to pay the debts of the former Kingdom of Poland, which will be borne by the Russians who occupied the Kingdom of Poland.


    But this is a world of weak meat and strong food. The will of the great powers is international law. Creditors have no ability to force the Russians to pay back money, but can only bully the weak Berlin government.


    The Berlin government has no confidence to refuse and can only continue to fulfill these debts. Similar things can be replicated in the North German Empire.


    No matter how much promise the British give, a state of debt transfer, the state that supports them will choose to change jobs.


    Why can''t you be anxious to get paid at the bottom? Use this opportunity to consume John Niu ¡¯s excess energy, so that they do not secretly engage in conspiracy.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg angrily exclaimed: "Your Majesty, the situation may not develop according to our will. Judging from the current situation, the Kingdom of Prussia will certainly be substantially disarmed after the war.


    Affected by this war, Juncker ¡¯s nobles suffered a very large loss. Thousands of noble officers arrived on the battlefield. More than 300 noble families were facing an absolute crisis because of the war.


    A lot of losses for the younger generation, when the older generation retreats, the Junker aristocracy will face a crisis of no one to succeed, and the control of the country will definitely decline significantly.


    Perhaps there is no need to wait for the future, this war is an opportunity.


    The defeat always requires someone to bear responsibility. If William announced his abdication after the war, these high Junker nobles would have to follow suit.


    Time is too hasty and they have no time to train their heirs. Their remaining positions will be filled by deputies or subordinates.


    After this round of political reshuffle, Juncker aristocracy will lose control of the government. The new government will most likely take action to continue to weaken Junker''s nobility.


    For example, using fiscal pressure as an excuse, to abolish most of the domestic military and get rid of the deformed political structure of the military-owned country. "


    Not possible, but it must happen. The political struggle is cruel. If William I did not take advantage of this opportunity, it would not be William I.


    William I was over eighty years old, and he hadn''t lived well for a few years. His health was already very bad due to the defeat of the war.


    He had the opportunity to take away his political opponents and clear up the hidden dangers of future generations in power. He had no reason to refuse.


    And this is Yang Mou, not the emperor forced everyone to resign, but the glory of the nobility made everyone embarrassed to occupy a high position.


    For the sake of the war, the core of Juncker aristocracy was mostly in the army. Except for some high-level officials, most of them were not military Junkers.


    After the political shuffle, the army lost control of the government. Whoever comes to power will not give them a second chance to take control of the government.


    The same scene was performed in the original space-time. After the First World War, Juncker ¡¯s aristocratic power was greatly reduced. After the suppression of the parties, during the Second World War, they were crowded out by "Greek ***" and even lost control of the army.


    ...


    Prussia controlled by politicians and Prussia controlled by the army are not a concept at all, and the bottom line is much lower.


    Unlike "militarianism," habitually speaking with fists, politicians prefer compromise. This undoubtedly adds to the uncertainty, and no one can guarantee that the Berlin government will not compromise with Hanover.


    Franz nodded: "This is indeed a problem, but the benefits involved are too great. Even if the two sides really compromise, there is no way to complete it in a short time.


    The Foreign Ministry is staring at them, and we can take extraordinary measures when necessary. "


    Frankly, Franz was not very worried. To achieve this, it is necessary to have not only a superb political skill, but also a suitable international environment.


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 Chapter 719： Not money is fate

    The laissez-faire of the Vienna government has undoubtedly fuelled the arrogance of North Germans. Although the governments of the states have not expressed their opinions, the voice of the people has continued to rise.


    In order to implement the plan smoothly, King George I also privately declared that the establishment of the North German Empire was a key step in the process of German reunification.


    On the surface, it looks fine. From the tripartite standup to the two strong stand-ups, it is indeed a step closer to unifying Germany.


    Just thinking about it, the problem is huge. If Depp was combined into the North German Empire, then Franz''s new Holy Roman Empire would become the South German Empire.


    In the future, it will be discussed who will unify who.


    George I wanted to unify South Germany with North Germany?


    Well, say this, it is estimated that a normal person would not believe it.


    If the peak of the Pope Commonwealth merges with Germany, there may still be a chance. The prerequisite for this lost opportunity is that Austria has been collectively besieged by European countries.


    At this step, the last chance was lost. The vitally damaged Prussian kingdom is not as good as Bavaria''s, and the comedy empire is at most comparable to the strength of several states within the Shenra.


    There are a bunch of internal problems in terms of incompetence, let alone the army is not clear. The armies of each state are independent, and the central government has no command.


    If this is not the case, it is even more critical that most states, including Hanover, have a joint defense treaty with Austria.


    Mainly aimed at the French, but also meant to target the Russians. According to the provisions of the treaty, when foreign enemies invade, Austria will be used as the core to form a coalition force.


    This is the contribution of Metternich. The international environment at the time was completely different from the current one. Everyone was just worried about the threat of France and Russia. At that time, Austria was harmless to humans and animals, so they boarded the ship happily.


    Now the treaty has become a double-edged sword. While protecting the security of the German Federation, it also restricts the German central government from collecting the military power of the state.


    The Vienna government can pull everyone together for joint exercises, but the German central government cannot. They do not have this power, and the state government does not have Yiwu.


    In order to unify the military and political issues in the country, George I repeatedly negotiated with the governments of the states and failed.


    In the absence of external threats, no one is willing to relinquish power in their hands. The humble joint defense treaty at that time has become one of the legal foundations for the independent ownership of armies by the states.


    After many failures, George I was desperate. He was about to give up, but at this time, the British gave him new hope.


    The establishment of the North German Empire was a new round of political reshuffle. The original largest rival, the Kingdom of Prussia, was affected by the war and had lost its qualifications for empire leadership.


    Even for financial reasons, the Berlin government had to make a series of concessions in exchange for central government funding.


    This includes command of the army. There is nothing wrong with it. The Berlin government is not going to ask for the army.


    It is not that William I did not want the army. The problem is that he can''t afford it now. The Berlin government can''t even pay his pension at this time.


    In exchange for financial assistance, the army was not able to support it, and it never hurt.


    Unlike Austria, Hannover has a limited volume. If the two countries'' armies merge, the Junker aristocrats with rich combat experience can easily occupy an advantageous position.


    This is also the reassurance of the military by William I. The benefits can be guaranteed through the exchange of benefits. It is easier to accept some of the power loss than letting everyone go back to the land directly.


    Concessions were not just military, but financial concessions were even more severe. The Berlin government proposed that as long as Hanover took over the debts, the Prussian fiscal revenue could be turned in first and distributed by the central government.


    There is no doubt that this unreasonable demand was rejected by George I. What a joke, is he greedy for the state''s fiscal revenue?


    Unlike fiscal and military generosity, when it comes to territory, the Berlin government has become stingy, and the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement.


    ...


    In Hannover Palace, George I threw away the documents in his hands and yelled, "Damn Prussian barbarians, do we really think that we are like a rash man with a stubborn head like them!"


    How can there be such a good thing in the world just wanting to get the benefits but not willing to pay the price?


    All day thinking about calculations, treating others as fools, not at all German.


    It seems that they have been with the Poles for a long time, and they have forgotten their identity and completely lost our fine traditions.


    ... "


    Although I don''t know why George I was able to associate the "head" with the "calculations" behind him, Prime Minister Philip cooperated: "Your Majesty, don''t worry. The cruel reality will make the Prussian barb awake.


    Now they are still obsessed with the glory of the past and have not figured out their situation. When the peace conference in Vienna ends, they will know what to choose. "


    Frankly, George I was right. The Berlin government seems to have made major concessions, but in fact they are exchanging interests.


    If you want to take financial power, you have to bear the debts they left behind; if you want to take command of the army, you have to pay for casualty pensions.


    Debts must never be touched. If George I dared to take it down in the name of the central government, the Imperial Parliament would not mind changing it while changing to an emperor.


    The latter army can also negotiate. The Berlin government has already paid a lot of pensions, and the remaining part will be paid annually in installments.


    In terms of soldier care, no country in the world dares to say that they can do better than the Kingdom of Prussia.


    No matter how tight the finances, William I never paid attention to it. Even if there were occasional arrears, that was quickly made up.


    Pensions also account for an important share of the Berlin government ¡¯s huge military expenditures.


    George I looked a little slower: "I hope so! We cannot make any concessions on this issue.


    Although it is not known what the price of the Prussian kingdom will be at the Vienna Conference, the traditional territories of the German region can definitely be preserved.


    This remaining part of the territory also far exceeds Hanover. Without weakening the Kingdom of Prussia, even if the North German Empire is established, we will not be able to maintain our dominance.


    Winning the Schleswig-Holstein Principality and the territories west of the Elbe, this is our minimum requirement and the basis for suppressing Prussia in the future.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to do the work of the London government. The plan was proposed by them. Now we need to get their support. "


    Schleswig-Holstein and the territory west of the Elbe River in Prussia, the territory of the territory alone has actually surpassed the Kingdom of Hanover.


    Of course, the Kingdom of Hanover has a more prosperous economy and a larger population. Everyone has the same cultural traditions and still swallow this piece of fat.


    Even after leaving the Kingdom of Prussia, they can avoid the huge debts after the war and do not need to bear high taxes, and the local people will be glad.


    After digesting this piece of fat, and the Rhineland region controlled by the Imperial Parliament, the central government had the power to suppress the Prussian kingdom after the merger of Pudd, and had absolute advantages over other states.


    In this context, as long as the Kingdom of Prussia has made concessions on military and political issues, other small states will not be able to persist for long.


    The rest can only be worn by time. In theory, after two or three decades, the North German Empire can be basically integrated by political means and stepped into the ranks of the great powers.


    If it weren''t for this tempting piece of cake, George I would have been indifferent. Can stand alone, who wants to be a younger brother?


    Although the probability of operation failure is somewhat high, compared with joining the Shinra Empire, the latter is obviously more risky.


    No way, when Austria unified the German region, it was when the European War broke out. Enemies are universal, and George I had no confidence in Austria.


    Rather than handing over fate to others, it is better to dominate it by yourself.


    Dare to jump out so early to participate in the England-Olympic game, and George I was naturally ready to retreat. Standing with the British now is because they can gain more from the British.


    It ¡¯s okay to fail. The special system of the Shen Luo Empire is determined. As long as it is not too fun to play, the Vienna government will not be killed.


    If it succeeds, it will create the empire''s foundation. If it fails, it will be a big deal to abandon the throne. Hanover''s throne can always be maintained.


    As long as he does not meet on the battlefield, there is no reason for Austria to abolish his throne, and the most serious consequence is that he abdicates and his descendants continue to be kings.


    Low-risk high-yield business is always fascinating.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Foreign Minister replied.


    "Your Majesty, although our fiscal revenue is not low, our expenses are also very large, and there is not much money we can use to buy land.


    When negotiating, it is necessary to control the transaction price and not exceed the market price too much. Treasurer Gomez Fallas reminded


    "Market price", in fact, the current situation is that there is no market price. Not only now, it should be said that most of the time. Colonial transactions are not counted. Few European countries are willing to sell their territories unless necessary.


    Land valuations are not high these years, but as long as they are European territories, regardless of the value of the land, the price will not be cheap.


    International territorial transaction prices can only be used as a reference. The specific price should be determined according to the needs of both parties, and comprehensive consideration of various factors.


    The Russians sold Alaska with an area of ??millions of square kilometers for only a few million Aegis, while the Prussian Kingdom sold only tens of millions of Aegis for the Rhineland region, which was only tens of thousands of square kilometers.


    A similar case is the case of territorial transactions in the General Sax. Even during the war, tens of millions of shields can be sold.


    George I waved his hand: "Money is not a problem. The British are happy to take over this business. The huge debt owed by the Kingdom of Prussia may at any time become bad debts, and the bankers have already become desperate.


    Right now the Prussians are short of money. In other ways, they are likely to make concessions, but they have not talked about the issue of "money".


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will do its best, as long as the final transaction price does not exceed the previous Rhineland region, we can accept it. "


    I have to admit that George I was very accurate in grasping people''s hearts.


    The British are really worried that the Berlin government is dead, and the loans they put out have become bad debts. At this time, Hanover would take the liberty to borrow even if it was not mortgaged.


    To put it plainly, this is the problem of left-handed right-handed. The Hanover loan was a land purchase, and the Berlin government had to take the money and return it to the British.


    In essence, John Bull does not need to take a penny out, and two transactions are completed with a single swipe of the account, and by the way, its own business risk is reduced.


    Hanover''s finances are good, the government has almost no debt, and lending money to them is definitely better than lending money to Prussia, which is about to go bankrupt at any time.


    The worse the finances, the more the government values ??money. For the current Berlin government, money is not just money, it is also their life.


    Without enough money, then they themselves will collapse.


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 Chapter 720： Great Emperors Crest

    At the time of the anxiety in the negotiations between Russia and Russia, another incident that affected the political landscape in Europe happened.


    On May 15, 1881, Alexander II was assassinated in St. Petersburg. The time and place have changed, but the ending has not changed.


    It''s not that Franz''s butterfly effect is not strong enough. The key is that Alexander II died by himself, knowing that so many people have offended and still walk around.


    A few years ago, Alexander II was given the reputation of "King of Assassinations" by the media with a three-figure number of assassinations.


    Being assassinated at both ends for three days, maybe more experience. Alexander II has become accustomed to this life, still his own way, often appear in public places.


    The night went too far, but after all I met a ghost. It was so difficult to win the war, and before it was time to harvest the fruits of victory, Alexander II had to regret to die.


    Alexander II died, but the assassination case is not over. Regarding the murderer''s question, the tsarist government has been slow to give a clear answer.


    Assassin''s identity on the surface is a member of the opinion party. This statement does not matter whether people believe it or not, Franz will never believe it anyway.


    Being able to survive unscathed in hundreds of assassinations, Alexander II''s security work was not bad. Normally, a stranger approaching will definitely be intercepted by the guards.


    If the assassin rushes to throw a bomb within tens of meters, does the guard eat shit?


    Able to mobilize the guards and create opportunities for assassination, obviously there are internal people involved, even the emperor''s cronies.


    Which side is this? This is not something Franz can determine. Too many people have been offended by the reforms of Alexander II, and many high-profile families have fallen because of the reform.


    According to Franz''s knowledge, Alexander II was ready to carry out a new round of reforms after the war to change the Russian Empire from the root.


    There is no doubt that this also touches on the cheese of the vested interests, and it is understandable that it has been backwashed.


    Even those who originally supported the reform stood at the opposite side at this time because they violated their own interests.


    Victory on the battlefield, while bringing prestige to Alexander II, also pushed him to hell. The vested interests are reluctant to continue the reform. A czar with high prestige and who likes reform has become a stumbling block for everyone.


    Regardless of the reason, "King Jun" is the thing that rulers can''t tolerate most. As one of the vested interests, Franz is no exception.


    "What do the Russians say, have you determined the killer?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg shook his head: "Not yet. All evidence now points to the Russian People''s Will Party, but the Crown Prince Alessandrovich refused to accept the result and made a threat by refusing to succeed.


    Now the Tsarist government is also in turmoil. Many people suspect that it was done by conservatives. The two sides are fighting very hard.


    According to the information gathered by the embassy, ??there are still many doubts about the assassination. For example, the head of the guard responsible for the security of Alexander II committed suicide in his home on the day of the incident.


    Guards guarding the carriage of Alexander II, committing suicide in prison.


    Also, after the assassination of Alexander II, he did not die on the spot, and the next day he was rescued and died. A traffic accident also occurred when the doctor arrived at the scene, delaying rescue time.


    ... "


    The father was assassinated and died, and it was natural for the son to give up. It was inevitable that Alexandrovich would pursue the murderer.


    The investigation team is just interesting, knowing so many doubts, and putting the killer''s hat on the head of the "People''s Will Party", isn''t it doubting everyone''s IQ?


    The Revolutionary Party has the ability to reach into the Tsar Guard, and has long since rebelled against the flag, using assassinations with no technical content?


    The subsequent series of sin-fearing suicides is even more nonsense. Some people consciously commit serious crimes, and Franz can understand it. A group of people committed suicide collectively, clearly telling everyone that this was about to die.


    When a person dies, the clue is broken. It will certainly not be easy to continue to investigate.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps a close watch and does not comment for the time being. The police are ordered to immediately arrest members of the opinion parties operating in Austria and wait for the further development of the case."


    It is a sensitive time, and Austria must avoid suspicion. Although no one suspects that Austria did it, this is obviously not suitable.


    The arrest of members of the Popular Party is the position Franz showed to the outside world. Regardless of the reason, the monarch is severely punished.


    The Russian People''s Will Party was not wronged, and even if they were shot, Alexander II died in their hands.


    The assassins have been arrested and confessed that they pointed the shoot directly at the top of the party. They could not do anything about it.


    The last assassination case that shocked Europe directly killed the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the raging Italian coal burning party disappeared. This time it was the Russian Popular Party.


    It''s okay to hide your identity, exposed on the bright side. If you don''t respond quickly at this time, you will be out of luck.


    No matter what position they stand in, the monarchs of European countries will not tolerate the existence of "monarch monarchs". This is a matter of principle.


    In fact, when Franz ordered the arrest of members of the Russian Popular Party, European monarchs also issued similar orders.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t catch it. The members of the Russian Popular Party are naturally in the Russian Empire, and only a handful of people ran outside.


    Most countries have no members of the Russian Popular Party. The arrest is just a gesture made by everyone, indicating that everyone is determined to fight this evil organization.


    As if overnight, the Russian People''s Volunteer Party became a street mouse and had to disappear in the world and lurk in the dark.


    ...


    When Alexander II was assassinated and killed, William I was mixed.


    The good news is that the internal situation in Russia is turbulent and there is no energy to entangle them. In the following negotiations, the price of the Prussian kingdom will be greatly reduced.


    The worried murderer did not cover the coffin, and if the black pot was caught on their heads, the Kingdom of Sardinia was a lesson learned.


    Attempts to assassinate others have destroyed the country, and now Alexander II is dead. If this thunder is met, the Russians will not be able to kill them.


    Nothing is impossible until the dust has settled. The Berlin government is extraordinarily effective in apprehending the party.


    It was not only members of the public opinion who were arrested, but also members of other Russian revolutionary groups. The Berlin government also arrested them. In order to show his mind, William I also took pains.


    The Royal Palace of Berlin, William I said quietly, "Marshal, what do you mean?"


    Looking at the resignation submitted by Mao Qi, William I instantly felt a bad feeling.


    Mao Qi bitterly replied: "Your Majesty, the situation has developed to this point. The Kingdom of Prussia no longer needs the Marshal.


    With the death of Alexander II, the tsarist government was busy cleaning up internal affairs, and the possibility of another war breaking out was almost zero.


    I''m annoying if I stay, and I''ll be driven off if I don''t leave. Neither the Russians nor Hanover wanted to see me stay in Prussia. "


    Sometimes it''s a sin to fight too much. Mao Qi followed this taboo, and the Tsarist government regarded him as a nail in his eyes and a thorn in his flesh, and Hanover did not want to see him stay to steal the command of the army.


    Taking the initiative to retire at this time actually did not want to make it difficult for the Berlin government. Lest for personal reasons, the situation in the Kingdom of Prussia be even more critical.


    William I persuaded: "But it is not necessary to give up everything, will they not ... after retirement?"


    Mao Qi shook his head: "George I would not rest assured without making a thorough cut. Moreover, on the Russian side, we also need to pay a higher price."


    This is not Mao Qi''s pride, but the fact. With this flag of Moody, it is difficult for Hanover to divide the general army, and of course George I will not give up.


    Not to mention the Russians, Mao Qi''s glory was set off by their series of defeats. How can the Russians reconcile him without going on?


    If external troubles can still be solved, internal troubles will be fatal. After the war, the military will inevitably be suppressed, and if there is suppression, there will be counterattacks, and the internal fighting in the Prussian kingdom will definitely intensify.


    As a military leader, as long as he stays at home, Mao Qi can''t avoid this dispute. He is old and has no energy to participate in the following disputes.


    In order to avoid subsequent troubles, Mao Qi simply defeated this opportunity and gave up his marshal title, claiming that he was disheartened and left the political vortex of Prussia.


    It seems that he has given up the title of Marshal, but in fact he has made progress and retreat, not only eliminating the impact of the defeat on him, but also further establishing his own glorious image in the hearts of the people.


    After thinking about all this, William I did not continue. Not only does Marshal Maoqi need to retreat, his king will also retreat.


    There is no abdication now, it is not settled yet. The Vienna Peace Conference was doomed to be a shameful treaty to the Kingdom of Prussia, and William I was unwilling to leave this political stain to his son.


    The country failed, and now he starts to seek his life.


    These things were actually doomed from the beginning. The bet wins the achievement of the empire''s foundation, the bet loses or is rich.


    In a sense, what was lost now was William I, and Mao Qi was still a success.


    The defeat was mainly because the strength gap between the two sides was too large, not because the army could not fight. A general who had always won the battle did not need to be responsible for wars that had disparities in strength and failed.


    After pondering for a while, William I asked with interest: "Marshal, after leaving Prussia, where are you going?"


    Mao Qi shook his head: "I don''t know. Maybe I will travel around the world, find a place to hide when I am tired, and then summarize my life experience."


    William I hesitated for a moment, and seemed to have made a decision: "You might consider Austria. The end of the Prussian-Russian war is just a prologue. The European continent has never been peaceful.


    Mao Qi was shocked that William I''s proposal contained too much content. On the downside, after experiencing strong winds and waves, Mao Qi quickly reacted.


    The European royal family is a family, and this sentence is not exaggerated at all. William I had a connection with the Austrian royal family, which was normal operation, and there was no problem if there was no connection.


    At this time, the Hohenzollern family wanted to keep the throne, and Austria''s support was indispensable. It was normal for the two parties to secretly have a transaction.


    At this time, Mao Qicai found how hot the invitation he received.


    "I''ll think it over!"


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 Chapter 721： Thought is the core of unity

    St. Petersburg, the atmosphere of the whole city became tense with the death of Alexander II.


    Military and police officers were constantly dispatched to seize members of the Revolutionary Party. The prison is almost full, but the black hands behind the scenes have not surfaced.


    The Hermitage, in accordance with Russian empire''s practice, has been in charge of the overall situation as the Crown Prince since the death of Alexander II.


    Perhaps stimulated by the assassination of his father, Alexandrovich went to the other extreme and stayed at home without going out.


    Staying at home does not affect office. The murderer does not need the Crown Prince to go to battle. Some people below want to take this opportunity to make peace.


    ...


    Alexandrovic asked: "Did anyone find it?"


    The Minister of Police Nicholas Fedro replied with a trembling: "It''s found, but it''s a pity ours are too late. The suspect is dead.


    On the surface, it was suicide. After careful inspection, we found that the fierce psychological struggle before the death should be forced to commit suicide. "


    Because of his nervousness, such a big case happened, and he was the blame minister. It''s not terrible to go home and plant land. The terrible thing is that you can''t come up with a result.


    There is nothing impossible. The assassination of Alexander II is too suspicious. We must come up with a definitive answer and give everyone an explanation.


    Politics is cruel, and if it can''t be found out, it will not be impossible to find someone to do it.


    Everyone knows that the Minister of Police Nicholas Fedro is a close friend of Alexander II. It is impossible to plan an assassination, but he is exactly the person who is able to complete the case and cover the case.


    The police around the Tsar''s travel were responsible for the police department. A large-scale violent smashing occurred near the day of the incident. Alexander II ordered these police officers to stop and create opportunities for assassins.


    This responsibility must not be borne by Alexander II. The police must carry it down. A large number of suspects "suicide" behind, and the police department responsible for investigating the assassination case is even more difficult to blame.


    As the chief of police, Nicholas Fedro is actually unable to escape. Unless the real murder can be found, his suspicions will not be cleared up.


    Alessandrovic gave him a stern glance and scolded: "Waste! The insiders have been suicided one by one. You didn''t even find any clues. Did you kill yourself someday? what?"


    Nicholas Fedro''s face turned blue, and his body continued to tremble as if he might fall at any time.


    "You have been suicided" too much. Nicholas Fedro admits he was scared, and if the Crown Prince starts to doubt him, it''s over.


    evidence?


    That''s a lot of thinking. Many things in this world don''t need evidence. In the case of Xunjun, as long as there is a suspect, it is not necessary to have evidence.


    Watching the performance of the Minister of Police, Alexandrovich was relieved for no reason. If you are afraid, you are right. If the Minister of Police is not moved, then there is really a problem.


    There was no way, Alexander II went too suddenly, and Alexandrovich was completely unprepared for succession.


    Before leaving my father in the office, it was a last resort. Now even if he wants to make a substitution, Alexandrovich doesn''t know who to replace.


    Is the Minister of Police Nicholas Fedro really incompetent? Obviously not, it is impossible for waste to occupy a high position. The current performance is terrible, that is scared by the current situation.


    As an implicated person in this case, if you can still calmly deal with it, you will either be as rocky as you are, or you will have nothing to fear.


    Either way, it is a threat to Alessandrovic''s upcoming succession.


    After a pause, Alexandrovich continued: "Since you can''t find it, let it go to someone who has the ability to check it! I have invited European detectives and you are responsible for cooperating."


    Aren''t you afraid of losing your face, please?


    The answer is: not afraid!


    The emperor was assassinated, and the Tsarist government has long lost face. For Alexandrovich, he couldn''t sleep without finding the black hands behind the scenes.


    Facial is not so important compared to your own safety. The assassination case obviously involved domestic interest groups. Alexandrovich did not know who was reliable, and it was necessary to find foreign aid.


    Of course, this is all on the bright side. It was deliberately shown to the outside world to make everyone think that his crown prince was poor.


    Secretly, Marshal Ivanov really rushed back with honorable men to receive the reward, these talents are the true foundation of the Tsar.


    Not that there are no loyal ministers in St. Petersburg, the problem is that Alexandrovich can''t distinguish who is loyal and who is treacherous. For security reasons, he can only transfer the army back.


    No matter if you can find the true murderer, a big cleansing is indispensable. Unlike the last time that Alexander II cleansed the country, this time he wanted to see blood.


    In a sense, after the first Russian-Prussian War, Alexander II''s purge on the grounds of anti-corruption laid the foundation for the subsequent reforms.


    It also laid a hidden danger for his assassination. Since 1871, Alexander II has lived a good life with assassinations between three and five.


    Over the years, assassins hanged by the tsarist government have exceeded four digits, and there is still no enthusiasm that prevents the interests of those who are damaged.


    With so many assassin cases erupting during the Alexander II era, very few of them can be found. Most of them are revolutionaries or patriots.


    No real murder can be found, but in fact it can be speculated. Whose interests have been compromised and need revenge? Who wants the death of Alexander II the most?


    These two groups of people caught up and checked slowly, and always found something. Even if it has nothing to do with this assassination, it is also a good harvest to find the real murderer of the previous assassination.


    Keep things quiet, that doesn''t exist. The Russian-Prussian War has just ended, and Alexander II is in the middle of the sky. Without a satisfactory result, Alexandrovich cannot explain to the people.


    ...


    The death of Alexander II was first affected by the Pude negotiations. The Berlin government was really panicked, and its original stance on territorial concessions also softened.


    At this stage, the main transaction price disputed by the two parties is actually settled.


    In London, breakthroughs were made in the Pud negotiations, and the first obstacle to the establishment of North Germany was cleared, but Prime Minister Benjamin was not happy.


    Things went too smoothly, going smoothly beyond imagination, giving people an unreal feeling.


    Putting down the draft contract, Prime Minister Benjamin said: "Sir Edward, hasn''t Austria shot?"


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "No, the Austrians have taken it. But they have responded a little bit slowly this time and have very little interference.


    Maybe they think that they can rely on the German Federal Empire Parliament to veto the transaction, so they did not rush.


    Of course, the sudden assassination of Alexander II was also one of the reasons. According to information from the embassy, ??the Vienna government''s energy is now concentrated on the Russian Empire. "


    These reasons are still untenable, no matter how concentrated the energy is, it is impossible to devote all of them to the past, and the scattered traces can also make it difficult for Pudd to negotiate.


    Waiting for the empire''s parliament to veto it is too passive, not like the Austrian style. Moreover, the German Federal Parliament can also be avoided.


    The North German Empire plan is also step by step, and the Pudd merger is the last step. It has only just begun. Hanover is now negotiating with the Kingdom of Prussia, not the German Federal Empire.


    Under the unique system of the German Federal Empire, the state has independent diplomatic power, including the right to conclude treaties with other countries, and the transaction between Hanover and Prussia does not require the approval of the Imperial Parliament.


    The first step is territorial trade, the second step is the alliance between Hanover and the Kingdom of Prussia, the third step is the establishment of the United Kingdom by Puhan, and the last step is the establishment of the North German Empire.


    In fact, when Puhan merged, the Kingdom of Prussia had entered the German Federal Empire, and the Imperial Parliament had no power to block it.


    After creating the established facts, and then forcing the imperial parliament to agree, the resistance is much smaller.


    In theory, Austria can follow suit, but in fact it is impossible at all.


    In order to survive, the Kingdom of Prussia can put down its face and lose face, and set up a dual state based on Hanover, and jointly dominate the following North German Empire. Changing Austria will not work.


    Franz can''t afford to lose this person, nor can the Austrian people tolerate this. A great power must look like a great power and cannot do everything.


    Prime Minister Benjamin nodded: "I hope so! Let them speed up the negotiations and create the established facts sooner, so as to avoid any extravagance."


    Confusion comes to doubt. At this stage, even if it is known that there is a pit in front, the London government must jump.


    Withdrawing at this time will contribute to Austria''s unification of the German region.


    The human heart is the most complicated thing. The London government was able to convince Prussia and Hanover just because everyone was not optimistic about Austria''s ability to unify Germany.


    If the British shrink back at this time, everyone''s thinking will change. Many people would think that the London government was afraid of Austria and would not dare to confront them directly.


    Once this kind of thought arises, we need to reconsider the question "Does Austria have the strength to unify the German region?"


    The core of reunification lies in thought. If all Germans believe that Austria has the strength to unify the German region and is willing to join the unified great empire, no one can stop it.


    In essence, the reason why the Vienna government did not dare to take this step was that it feared that it would be under the joint siege of European countries without having time to integrate the German region.


    Internal instability and threats from outside enemies, no one can withstand. The great cause that Napoleon did not accomplish that year, Franz did not think he could accomplish it.


    If everyone wants to be unified, then don''t say anything. European countries do not even have the motivation to interfere, because interference is useless, and they will be unified regardless of how they are divided.


    Now that the British can differentiate, the most important thing is that everyone does not think that Austria has the strength to unify the German region, and many people even think that unification is a dead end.


    Even if there are more pro-Austrians in various countries, and they know the benefits of grand reunification, no one dares to take this step. North Germanism has grown and developed in this context.


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 Chapter 722： To do something

    The Vienna Conference is still going on, and the issue of refugees that should have received much attention has been subconsciously ignored.


    The Russian representative didn''t mention it, the Prussian representative pretended to be stupid, and no one asked for help. Naturally, the international community had passed the matter.


    I don''t know where to begin, the main task of the troops on the border between the two countries has changed from combat to suppression of refugee riots.


    Since April, the number of refugees fleeing to Austria has decreased sharply, and by May there was almost no crossing.


    Franz didn''t know what happened during this period and didn''t dare ask.


    According to estimates collected by the Vienna government, the Prussian-Russian war has killed at least 4 million people and displaced more than 6 million.


    Including local forces and guerrillas, the general army killed approximately 1.768 million and injured 382,000; the Russian army killed approximately 1.433 million and injured 671,000; and the direct civilian casualties were approximately 800,000, most of which were in the Federation.


    It''s no surprise that the war damage between the two countries was so close, and a large part was contributed by Polish local forces and guerrillas.


    The robbers and bandits may also be counted up. There is no way to distinguish this stuff. The Russian army counted all the resistance arms.


    After giving up the Warsaw region, Poland became an enemy war zone. Naturally there is no disability. The Russians will not rescue the wounded of the enemy. The number of disabled people in the general army comes from the soldiers of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Simply counting the Kingdom of Prussia, the number of war dead should be about 566,000, plus 382,000 disabled people, which is close to the million mark, and civilian casualties have passed.


    With a population base of more than 10 million in the Kingdom of Prussia, this war has killed their generation. Due to the massive loss of youth, the labor force declined sharply, and the development of the Prussian kingdom after the war was not optimistic.


    By contrast, the Russian Empire is much better. Although they also suffered heavy casualties, compared to the population base of the Russian Empire''s 80 million, the losses on the battlefield were less than 3 percentage points.


    In theory, the loss of this part of the labor force can be made up within the next five to ten years.


    Of course, the account cannot be calculated like this. The large loss of young people will also affect future population growth. This is a persistent problem.


    The worst people in the war are always civilians, and this time is no exception. Because of the scorched earth plan of the Russians, the number of refugees has increased.


    The displacement of six million people does not mean that these people have become refugees.


    With better economic conditions, they have sought refuge in other countries as early as possible. This group of people may have less than 100,000 people.


    About 200,000 people also passed Austria''s immigration application and settled in the colonies.


    Before the fall of Warsaw, the Berlin government was still helping the refugees, and some lucky people have found jobs and established new homes.


    The number of people in this group is about 300,000. Most of them are Rhineland immigrants resettled by the Berlin government before. They have their own skills and strong survivability.


    Except for these people, there are genuine refugees.


    When this 5.4 million is a theoretical figure, there are certainly not so many in fact. Many frail and sick people first saw God when they fled, and they could run out at most 4.7 million.


    Before and after the outbreak of the Prussian-Russian war, Austria received a total of 1.436 million refugees. According to the current situation, it is difficult to exceed 1.5 million.


    Protests by the Vienna government helped. Both the Russians and the Russians did not have the courage to expel refugees. Franz''s most feared refugee wave did not occur.


    More than four months have passed since the refugee crisis broke out. Without receiving relief for so long, there are actually few people left.


    This means that the death toll caused by the refugee crisis directly exceeds the total number of deaths in the two countries.


    I do n¡¯t know, I was frightened and added all the data. The direct population loss caused by the Pu-Russian war was more than 8 million, and the indirect population loss was more than 10 million.


    There are no more than fifteen countries in the world with a population of more than eight million this year. There are only eight countries in Europe: Austria, Russia, France, Britain, Spain, Germany, Prussia and the Nordic Federation.


    Among them, the Nordic Federation has a population of only 8 million, and the German Federal Empire has a population of only 13 million. It is unknown whether the Prussian Kingdom can maintain the population of 8 million after the war.


    Needless to say, this shocking data must be published. Without letting everyone know how terrible war is, how can you realize the value of peace?


    Looking at this gold-filled statistical table, Prime Minister Weisenberg sighed: "The Russian-Prussian War is the pinnacle of human war history. After this campaign, the era of the Continental War is over!"


    Looking at the prudent Prime Minister, Franz was very skeptical that he was frightened, otherwise how could he come to this conclusion?


    After glancing at the crowd, Franz''s helpless discovery was that his emperor did not respond, and everyone else was immersed in the big data of "eight million people died."


    Looking at the expressions of everyone, Franz was very doubtful that after the release of this data, anti-war waves would erupt in Europe.


    Especially for many small countries, their total population is less than 8 million. What do they use to fill the bottomless pit of war?


    Franz interrupted: "Okay, everyone. No matter how much the loss of the Russian-Prussian war, we should not have a headache.


    Whether there will be a war in continental Europe or leave it to time to verify, now we need to think about the next international change.


    The cruelty of the war exceeded our previous expectations, and its impact also exceeded expectations. Now we must re-plan. "


    No way, international politics is so changeable that it is impossible to go according to plan. The international situation has changed, and if it is not immediately followed, it is doomed to be eliminated.


    After a short pause, Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, the Russian-Prussian War has made everyone aware of the cruelty of war, and we will be more cautious when making decisions in the future.


    Under normal circumstances, everyone will deliberately avoid war on the European continent, and future international competition will gradually shift from the European continent to overseas.


    The world is almost divided, and the next overseas colonies and market competition will probably become unprecedentedly fierce. "


    This is an inevitable result. The cost of launching a war on the European continent is too high, and carelessness can easily lead to public anger, and the benefits seized may not necessarily make up for the cost of the war.


    Specifically, you can refer to the Russian-Prussian War. The tsarist government finally won the war, and the trophies it harvested were not enough to make up for half of the war losses.


    In this context, if it is not necessary, everyone will definitely avoid the outbreak of war.


    In a sense, the Russian-Prussian War also increased Austria''s international influence. The Russians killed the Popo Federation by tactics, and refreshed everyone''s views.


    Before that, the outbreak of the European War had always only required to consider having money and no money. Now it is different. Everyone must also consider whether there is anyone.


    As the scale of the war has grown, the traditional notion that there is money and soldiers has been eliminated by the times.


    In terms of numbers, Russia and Austria are undoubtedly in the first class, and after overseas territories, Austria ¡¯s war potential is still above the Russian Empire.


    This is followed by France, with a population of nearly 60 million, which has left other countries far behind.


    The Russians have proved their strength with numbers, and they are firmly in the position of the fourth largest power in continental Europe. The political structure of the three major European countries is trending towards the four major countries.


    On the ocean, the Royal Navy''s super-double-strength pattern is very stable. The position of the British maritime supremacy is as stable as Mount Tai. The two followers of Faol can only look behind.


    On land, France and Austria stand side by side, followed by the Russians.


    Before the Russian-Prussian War, everyone agreed that the French Army was more powerful. Now, their ideology has been impacted, and their views have also changed.


    The French army''s record is even more brilliant, but Austria can burst out in a larger number, and its overall national strength is stronger, giving a feeling of considerable strength.


    Everyone on the sea can''t win the British, and everyone on the land is very close in strength.


    In this context, it is unrealistic to count on the British, French and Austrian pk. The Big Three with the largest share can''t grab each other, then they can only go abroad to maintain bullying.


    Franz nodded: "That''s right. Most of the international struggles that follow will take place overseas. After the land has been divided up, it''s the turn of the little country.


    If nothing else, the navy feast is about to begin again. But as long as no one challenges the British''s maritime supremacy, this naval feast will not last long.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact France and Russia secretly, and try to see if they can sign a treaty restricting the size of the army and prevent the outbreak of the European War. "


    Frankly, Franz also wanted to challenge the British''s maritime hegemony, but he had no choice but to give up.


    This is not enough to build a ship. On the shipbuilding industry alone, Austria really has a chance to fight with the British, otherwise it will not work.


    The Austrian Navy has never encountered any decent opponents. Naturally, it has no chance to accumulate war experience. The best war experience is to destroy pirates.


    If the shortcomings in this regard can be compensated by the number of warships, then no money is a real flaw.


    Austria''s fiscal revenue is not low at all, but under the premise of maintaining the Continental Army, it can''t stop roaring after playing maritime hegemony.


    The army is different from the navy. Even if the size of the army is limited, it can be mobilized quickly during the war.


    Making a treaty on arms limitation treaties is more comforting in mind than it is substantially binding.


    Of course, there are better than none. Before the war broke out, it could indeed save a lot of financial expenses. Saved military expenses in the army, so everyone has more money to invest in the navy.


    Even if the British''s maritime supremacy could not be moved, it would be a great victory to narrow the gap with the Royal Navy.


    ...


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 Chapter 723： The closest day to hegemony

    The report on the casualties of Russia and Russia published by Austria soon detonated public opinion. The number of "eight million" was too alarming, and everyone''s attention was suddenly attracted.


    Countless people are marveling. It is another "Thirty Years War", but unlike the last time, the Pu-Russian War only lasted less than two years.


    Is there a winner?


    Perhaps ordinary people who do n¡¯t know it will say that the Russians won, and anyone who really understands the Prussian War knows that this is a war that has done both.


    Both Russia and Russia are losers. The winners are the three fishermen of Britain, France and Austria, and the status of the three major powers after the war is even more unbreakable.


    As the nominal winner of the Russian Empire, it seems that the media has called it the "fourth largest country in Europe", in fact it has earned a reputation.


    The political structure from the three major powers to the four major powers can be talked about, and anyone who takes it seriously is foolish.


    The Russian Empire now has the potential to become the fourth foot, not the strength. If the future develops smoothly and national power catches up, then there will be an opportunity to reproduce the pattern of the four European empires.


    Before the start of the first Russian-Prussian War, the Russian Empire was one of the four European empires, and it was the number one seed player competing with the British for world supremacy.


    Tossing around, going through two Russian-Prussian wars, losing millions of troops, paying tens of billions of rubles of military expenditures, lighting up the accumulation of the tsars of the past, and bearing huge debts.


    The final gain was the fall from the European hegemon to the fourth in Europe, and the territorial expansion that the Russian Empire did not need.


    "Reflection" is perhaps the greatest strength of the European people. Looking at the list of losses between the two countries in the newspaper, everyone came to a subconscious conclusion: the war is really terrible!


    Not only ordinary people are scared, politicians are scared by a set of data. As soon as the hawks in various countries weakened, anti-war ideological trends began to spread to the world.


    Palace of Versailles, the icy casualties of the Russian-Prussian War, gave Napoleon IV the ambitious ambition.


    Napoleon IV was very confident in the combat effectiveness of the French Army, and the French people were equally confident. Everyone believed that the French Army was the first in the world and that the European hegemony would sooner or later be French.


    As for the Austrian empire, which was blocked on the road from France to the overlord, if the international situation did not allow it, they would have already hit it.


    Okay, that''s just talking. War is no child''s play. France has been busy digesting the Italian region all these years.


    Now that the Italian region is stabilizing, the Paris government has the energy to consider the issue of expansion, but they are still not ready to go to war with Austria.


    Although European hegemony is important, the prerequisite is that its strength is strong enough to maintain the fruits of victory. Since annexing Italy, France has begun a long farming career.


    Originally prepared to wait for the defeat of both Russia and Russia, they expanded to Central Europe and won the coal mines most needed by France.


    Napoleon IV believed that after the defeat of both Russia and Russia, Austria had no strength to stop them from taking this step, or France would not have the opportunity to annex Italy.


    According to the plan, the Rhine River was used as the boundary. France ate Belgium, Luxembourg, and Rhineland, and used the remaining territories of the German Federal Empire to appease Austria.


    Not afraid of Austria, this is tactics. In military parlance, this is cutting off enemy wings.


    Without Belgium and the German Federal Empire, Austria would lose two allies when the war between France and Austria broke out in the future, increasing France''s odds of victory.


    After digesting these regions, France''s shortcomings were filled, and then defeated Austria to capture continental hegemony, which was a perfect strategy.


    In military terms, Napoleon IV had a mental advantage. His ancestor Napoleon was awesome. He smashed the European continent one by one. He almost won, and it was impossible for him to turn around.


    The situation is much better than it was then. The Italian region has been occupied, Spain is an ally, and the two countries have been greatly injured by the vitality of the war.


    There are few remaining independent countries, except for Austria, which can fight, basically negligible. There is no reason to single out and not win.


    However, the plan did not change quickly. Seeing the casualties in the Russian-Prussian war, Napoleon IV''s dream of hegemony shook for the first time.


    There is no way, as the old rival French government has a deep understanding of Austria, the huge number of reserve forces can not hide their eyes.


    Originally, Napoleon IV did not consider the reserve service to be the same thing. No matter how many people were in the Uighurs, they were all destroyed in front of the French Army.


    The Russian-Prussian War changed his view. The Paris government also sent a military observation mission. The cruel reality tells them that reserve forces can also fight.


    As long as a qualified officer is equipped, the reserve will soon be reorganized, and the combat effectiveness will be so inferior to that of the regular army, and quality defects can be made up with quantity.


    Considering France''s standing army, Napoleon IV thought it might not be enough. If they fight with Austria, their babies, the army, are likely to be piled up by the number of enemies.


    If the army is expanded, the combat advantage of the French army will no longer exist.


    Once the war cannot be resolved quickly, the cuckoo sticks across the strait will intervene. Even if the war is reluctantly won in the end, France will not have the power to dominate Europe.


    There is nothing wrong with it. When France and Austria made strategic plans, the British were placed on the enemy side because the risks they had to bear as allies were the same.


    The original plan went bankrupt, and Napoleon IV was hesitant to continue with the "strategic plan to cut off enemy wings" or change it.


    As for promising the British to support the establishment of the North German Empire, that is a joke. How can we paralyze them without releasing goodwill?


    It must be known that most of the troops of the German Federal Empire are used to prevent France, and other areas are almost not fortified. It is simply determined that no one will invade them except France.


    It turns out that this judgment seems to be true. The two countries will not invade the German Federation, and Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland will not win them. The threat is indeed only one France.


    Before Napoleon IV made a decision, the French people made a choice for him. The anti-war trend of thought broke out again, and it began in Paris and spread to the world.


    These are young and inexperienced, otherwise Napoleon IV would have thought of it. The various trends of thought, new ideas, and neo-ism in Europe ... that didn''t start in Paris.


    Napoleon IV should be grateful that without early action, or the anti-war wave broke out, the French people would teach him how to be a man.


    In a sense, Austria also missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and European hegemony has never been so close to them.


    If the French plan is known, Franz will surely find a way to delay the exposure of the casualties of the two countries until the French take military action.


    Everyone knows that the combat effectiveness of the army is closely related to human thought. The French combat effectiveness in the anti-war wave is undoubtedly the lowest.


    The French army invaded the German region. Only the French army was affected by the anti-war. The troops of the German Federation were defending the country. The soldiers would not clamor for anti-war.


    The Austrian army can also remain unaffected and defend the territorial integrity of the German region, which is national justice. No matter how anti-war, it is impossible for the enemy to fight back and not fight back.


    Anyone who has studied French history knows that when a wave of thought erupts, it is often a period of rapid dissemination of revolutionary thought.


    In the context of anti-war against the whole people, if the front line of the French army loses another battle, there may be another revolution.


    The success or failure of the revolution is not important. The most important thing is that the revolutionary ideas are contagious. As long as the revolution breaks out inside, the courageous French Empire will be over.


    The Italian''s enthusiasm for independence is also not low. The revolution broke out in France and caught up with the war between France and Austria. It is difficult for the Italian independent organization to break out.


    So many people pull on hind legs, not to mention Napoleon IV, even if Napoleon went to battle in person, he was unable to return to heaven.


    After winning the French-Austrian war, it is difficult to think of unification in the German region. At that step, no one but God can stop it.


    When the German region was unified, the European hegemony was nailed down. Even if France and Russia can take it easy, it will be more than a decade or two later.


    Such a long time is enough for many things to happen, for example: let the Italian region be independent, pull Spain over, or set up an alliance to tie the beans in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Nordic Federation to the ship.


    There was no such thing as Napoleon IV, who was sulking, did not know yet, and he was depressed by the tide of anti-war and saved his dynasty.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Dumbledore reported: "His Majesty, the Government of Vienna has sent us a diplomatic note, hoping to work with us to lead the development of a European Army Armament Convention to avoid another European War."


    I have to say that this is a good time to limit the armament of the army. The Russian-Prussian War has just ended, and everyone is still immersed in the "eight million" loss figure.


    The anti-war wave is still spreading. Whether it is the public or politicians, everyone''s fear of war is at its peak.


    Hearing this news, Napoleon IV''s depressed mood was slightly relieved, pretending to despise: "The Austrians are afraid, it seems that their courage is not so great!"


    Everyone is an old churros. Naturally, Napoleon IV''s words are insincere. Everyone is a normal person, who has seen the cruelty of the Pu-Russian war, who can not be afraid.


    The most typical members are the members of the sent military observation team. Many members of the main battle faction, after experiencing the cruelty of the war, have all become the vanguard of anti-war.


    It''s not that they are afraid of war. They can only say that they have matured, become rational, and know the trade-offs.


    Relieving the depression, Napoleon IV continued to ask, "What else, Austria is not short of money now. They can''t limit their arms just for world peace, right?"


    When it comes to the words "not short of money", Napoleon IV is still a bit unnatural. He can''t help but be jealous. Now the world''s richest financial resources are Britain and Austria.


    Although France is one of the three major powers, it has fallen behind financially. Regardless of the fact that France does not need to have less Britain and Austria, the calculation method is different.


    Taking Austria as an example, the central government''s finances and the state government''s finances are separated. There are only a few taxes included in the fiscal revenue, and most of the fiscal revenue remains in the state government''s hands.


    The same is true of Britain, and the taxation of the London government is also divided. Otherwise, the navy will take half of the income of only 70 to 80 million pounds a year. I am afraid that even the salaries of public officials will not be enough.


    In addition, the Indian colonies alone spend tens of millions of pounds on maintenance costs every year, and the British colonial expenditure is an astronomical figure.


    On the bright side, France has the highest fiscal revenue, which is almost the sum of Britain and Austria. In fact, they are the poorest.


    The high amount of fiscal revenue is the result of unified integration into the central fiscal settlement. All expenditures require funding from the central government. It seems that the government has a lot of money, but it''s just a hand.


    Foreign Minister Dumbledore replied: "The news came from the embassy in Vienna that the Austrian Naval Ministry had recently submitted a plan for the expansion of the army, and it had entered the government discussion stage.


    Perhaps stimulated by the Russian-Prussian War, the Austrians gave up continental hegemony. At this time, they proposed to limit the armament of the army, which may be a precursor to the shift of strategic focus to the sea. "


    It is not surprising that Napoleon IV moved Austria''s strategic focus outwards. In fact, the Paris government agreed that someone would propose to abandon continental hegemony and shift the strategic focus to the sea.


    "Do you think we need to follow up?"


    There is no doubt that the result of the follow-up was to agree with Austria''s proposal that everyone together limit the size of the army and invest the saved money in the navy.


    The Minister of the Navy, Hamdi Halbowvi, responded first: "His Majesty, the European continent is too small. There are dozens of countries in one place, and the most powerful countries in the world are gathered here.


    It is too difficult to make a difference in the European continent. With the same resource investment, we can earn ten times and hundred times overseas.


    Facts have proved that the future of the world lies in the ocean, and whoever controls sea power will master the world. "


    "If your so-called gain is territory, then I have nothing to say. The cost of expansion on the European continent is more than enough to obtain ten times the size of a colony overseas.


    There is only a difference between land and land. Can colonial land be compared with land in continental Europe? Retorted by Secretary of State Patrice McMahon


    Axiology, this is the most common view. Almost all Europeans find European land more valuable.


    Secretary of the Navy Hamdi Halbow shook his head: "The land overseas is not worse than Europe, but it has not been developed. All the resources we need can be obtained from overseas, but this is not possible in continental Europe.


    Even if it is impossible to develop and reduce the value of overseas colonies, quantitative changes cause qualitative changes. With the same investment, the gains from overseas colonies definitely exceed the expansion on the European continent. "


    This is the fact that investment on the European continent does not necessarily pay off, and overseas colonial expansion can basically pay off.


    In the European continent, France must be cautious and be beaten by accident. The Paris government did not even dare to step up.


    It is not the same overseas. France ¡¯s strength has swept overseas. Basically, it can not meet decent opponents. Its competitors only have a few colonial empires.


    Compared to the dreaded continent on the European continent, it can start to work without a word. Anyway, there are too many colonial conflicts, as long as they are not too hilarious, they will not trigger a war.


    ...


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 Chapter 724： So far

    There is nothing to keep secret about limiting the armaments of the army. Except for the British who are lonely overseas, other European countries are the beneficiaries.


    The Prussian-Russian War was not only affected by the two warring nations of Prussia and Russia. Neighbours also expanded their armaments. The size of the army of all countries has expanded to varying degrees.


    This is a bad start for Austria. In order to ensure its own security and the ability to interfere in the war at any time, the Vienna government took the lead in expanding its army and then triggered a chain reaction.


    As of now, the size of Austria''s army has expanded to 947,000, which is not excessive.


    At the same time as the expansion of active forces, the Vienna government also mobilized a large number of reserve forces in the name of training.


    If Franz is willing, two or three million troops can be formed in a week, which is enough to deal with various emergencies.


    There is no way, the trust between people has disappeared these years, and you have to plan for the worst.


    If the Russian-Prussian war easily wins the war, no one can guarantee whether they will swell and do the stupid attack on Austria.


    Franz doesn''t like to put security on others, so he naturally has to expand his strength.


    In addition to security considerations, there is also the issue of debt. Collecting accounts this year is not an easy task. Who knows you without strength?


    Now that Russia and Russia are both defeated, as a winner, the bears have no capital to settle their debts. The Tsarist government seems to be at ease, and naturally it does not need to collect debts by force.


    In the current era of anti-warfare, the Vienna government''s proposed disarmament at this time is completely in line with the mainstream of the times.


    The only one who was unhappy was probably the British. Under the circumstances that everyone did not reduce their military spending, the Army spent less money, which meant that the Navy could get more money.


    In light of the current international situation, if the purpose of Austria is not known, the London government need not confuse it.


    Knowing what to know, the London government is hard to undermine at this time. Disarmament is what everyone expects, and it is in the interest of all parties, not just a few words can make everyone give up.


    ...


    Downing Street Prime Minister''s House


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward: "The Russian-Prussian War is too brutal, the rise of anti-warfare in Europe, and the European people are extremely insecure.


    The Austrians have chosen a good time and at this time proposed disarmament. I am afraid that it is not just for disarmament. There are signs that Austria is preparing to establish a new international order.


    Disarmament is just an excuse for holding an international conference. While limiting the size of the army, they should also sign a security treaty with European countries.


    Most European countries lack a sense of security. No one can reject such a treaty. The only one who has the power to block is the French.


    It ¡¯s just that European countries have always been very vigilant about the French. Most countries regard them as the source of European unrest. At this time, the French government may not have the courage to step out of the way.


    According to news from Paris, the French have agreed to Austria''s disarmament plan. It is estimated that Austria will convene an international conference to establish a new continental balance system after the completion of the negotiations between Russia and Russia.


    It was a good thing that the European continent stabilized, but the situation is different now, and the strategic focus of France and Austria may be shifted out.


    If our reasoning is correct, it won''t be long before a new round of naval arms race begins, and Britain will face the cruelest challenge next. "


    The hatred value drawn by the French is too high, and it can''t be calmed in a short time. This is destined for a new continental balance system. They can only be participants, not leaders.


    Everyone knows that after the Prussian-Russian war, the European political structure will be reshuffled, and the London government must be prepared.


    The original plan was to draw the French together to establish a new European order after the birth of the North German Empire, but they were one step behind and Austria took the lead.


    Prime Minister Benjamin nodded: "If the Austrian plan succeeds, this will be the third Vienna system.


    If we trouble them now and draw the French, will there be a chance to build a continental system with Britain at its core? "


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward shook his head: "It is very difficult, not to mention that we have not yet attracted the French. Even if we have the support of the Paris government, the success rate will not exceed one-third.


    In recent years, our influence in continental Europe has declined dramatically. Especially after the Russian-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Prussia that we support is abolished, and the right to speak is even worse.


    The French are even worse, their strength is not weaker than Austria, and their influence is not weaker than the Vienna government, but their influence is mostly negative.


    Part of it was left by Napoleon that year, and part was the price of annexing Italy. With the exception of Spain, the French can no longer find an ally on the European continent.


    According to the information we have received, France-Spain relations are also gradually becoming cold. If a new international order is to be established, I am afraid that the Spanish may not support them. "


    Politics is very realistic. Britain''s chess pieces on the European continent are abolished, and the ability to intervene in the European continent has fallen sharply. Everyone naturally does not buy it.


    Won the French, while increasing their influence, they must also accept the negative impact brought by France.


    For example: Belgium, Switzerland, the German Confederation, these countries threatened by France, can not help but stand on the opposite side.


    Even if the British can barely pull them over, don''t expect others to contribute.


    It is useless to promise more benefits, as long as France does not give up peeping at them, the problem cannot be solved.


    As for letting the French go?


    Just think about it. You have not experienced any beatings by the society and successfully annexed the Italian region. It was when the French were most inflated. Why listen to Britain?


    The British-French relationship has long ended its honeymoon period. The time-honoured British-French feuds, which had been covered up by time, appeared again and again in newspapers in both countries, which is sufficient to explain many issues.


    It is impossible to let the French give up their strategy and continue to be their little brother.


    No matter who is the emperor, the relationship between Britain and France must turn cold, or the burst of nationalism will cause the Paris government to collapse.


    After the original time-space war between France and France, Britain and France fought for many years. If it were not for the successive faint moves of the German and German empires, Britain and France would not stand together.


    Now that France cannot feel the threat, the relationship between Britain and France must deteriorate. When it comes to politics, interests determine everything.


    Secretly calculating again, Prime Minister Benjamin sighed helplessly: "Well, the establishment of an international order as soon as possible is also a good thing for Britain. Austria wants to dominate, let them dominate!


    With treaty constraints, our next North German plan will be smoother. The international order has just been established, and the Vienna government can''t hit its own face! "


    Dominance in the new European order is not just prestige. It is more important to sell your ideas.


    Everyone needs packaging. A good packaging can make it easier for people to succeed in social life, and the country is no exception.


    Competition among great powers is all-round, and politics, economy, military, culture, and ideology are indispensable. Dominating the establishment of an international system is undoubtedly the fastest way to spread its influence.


    In this regard, the Vienna government is experienced and has had two successful experiences, and Franz naturally wants to replicate the third time.


    ...


    The bloodstains in St. Petersburg have not yet dried up. Not long ago, there was just a big cleansing here, and thousands of big men landed.


    All those suspected of participating in the Assassin''s case were all put into prison by Alexandrovich. Of course, it is also necessary to remove aliens.


    How the list came about is another mystery in the history of the Russian Empire.


    Catch the person and check again, and the case has progressed rapidly. Of course, there is a lot of bad things involved. In short, everyone deserves the crime, and all of them are taken out to blame, basically without injustice.


    There are too many people involved, and it is impossible to kill all of them. It is inevitable to start lightly, as long as you have not participated in the Assassination Case, other issues are easy to discuss.


    Even if thousands of people were ordered to be wiped away by Alexandrovich, there was no way that Alexander II was assassinated so many times, and there were more than a few participants.


    Hundreds of assassination cases, involving any of them casually, is a word-death.


    In addition to the revolutionaries, many capitalists and nobles were involved, and were sent to see God together.


    The tradition of not killing nobles does not apply here, and no one dares to intercede in this matter.


    According to normal circumstances, so many people were killed in one go, including hundreds of nobles. Alexandrovich had long been infamous, and this time was an exception.


    Most mainstream media in Europe praised his righteous actions. The most powerful aristocratic group in Europe came to a collective silence.


    Nobles, including those within the Russian Empire, also rarely kept silent. No matter what you think, you can''t say that Alexandrovich is doing something wrong.


    Xun Jun is definitely a taboo, no matter whether he succeeds or not, he is a great evil. At this time to jump out and make noises, we must first consider the reaction of his monarch.


    Even if Alexandrovich kills everyone, who the true culprit is, he still hasn''t been released.


    However, those who hindered the investigation were shot out. Unfortunately, these guys are not plotting.


    Obstructing the investigation is mainly related to the assassination of Alexander II. There are too many of them. They are either active or passive. They are afraid that the in-depth investigation will involve themselves.


    Looking at the investigation report in his hand, Alexandrovich''s performance was very strange, without any response, as if nothing had happened.


    Thousands of people landed on the ground, seemingly very powerful, in fact, very few people are really involved in weight, most of them are ordinary people.


    Many of the involvements were not too deep. Most of them were ordered to be removed or exiled by Crown Prince Alexandrovich. The actual killing was only involved in the Junjun case.


    In the case of ordinary assassinations, the result of this treatment is obviously very heavy, but in the case of "King Jun", Alexandrovich''s handling is too light.


    Although there is no such thing as the Nine-Nine family in Europe, it is definitely not too much to kill the whole family in the case of the Nine Kings.


    If you are implicated by relatives or friends, or if you accidentally provide help for the assassination, you will have to take down the title of aristocracy even if your head is not cut off.


    Nothing happened. Most of the more than 100 nobles who were executed were those who personally planned or plotted with others and acted, and who helped obstruct the investigation.


    If the number of nobles that had been wiped out had not been one tenth of Franz''s death before the Vienna Revolution.


    Of course, this is not a concept. The effect of killing someone with a knife and killing yourself is definitely different.


    But compared to the assassination of the Tsar, it was still too light. As in the original time and space, the Crown Prince Alexandrovich only "highly lifted and fell gently", and did not come for a nationwide purge.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Alessandrovich said lightly: "Let''s stop at this point, and declare it to be what the opinionists say, and then secretly investigate.


    ...


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 Chapter 725： Unlucky egg

    With the end of the Russian-Prussian War, Frederick''s marriage was also on the agenda, which was also a major event for Austria.


    Hanover has been unable to master the German Federal Empire. The Duchy of Baden has done a great job. Without them and a small group of states in the Imperial Parliament and the central government, the German Federal Empire would not be so divided.


    Of course, Austria has also made great efforts. Without the support of the Vienna government, the Principality of Baden would not be able to pull so many allies.


    At this time, the marriage was actually Franz cheering on the Principality of Baden, so that they should not seduce and continue to fight with Hannover, and Austria was in trouble.


    This support is even more important now that the British are tinkering with the North German Empire. Otherwise, after Hanover and Prussia formed the dual kingdom, the small nations could not stand up.


    In fact, Franz is now contradictory.


    On the one hand, he did not want to see the integration of the North German Empire, which would increase the difficulty of unification; on the other hand, he wanted to use George I''s hand to clean up these small states, so as not to leave trouble for the future.


    Supporting the Principality of Baden is also a last resort. Although the number of states in the German region is large, they are basically a group of small beans. Their strength is weaker than one, most of them are at the mayor level, even at the village mayor level.


    The Principality of Baden is also a tall man picked out of short men. His overall strength is almost half that of Hanover. With Austria''s support, he can barely compete against one or two.


    Regarding how small they are, they have the status of independent states, and they have at least one vote in the Imperial Parliament.


    If this is not the case, it will be fine. If something really happens, it will be troublesome to have a large number of people.


    From a management perspective, reducing the number of states is undoubtedly a good thing. Franz will not do this kind of hate, otherwise there will not be a Principality of Liechtenstein.


    Now supporting the Principality of Baden, it is possible that he deliberately provoked George I to induce him to resort to violence to solve the problem.


    I don''t know if George I was savvy or not brave enough, in short, he was not fooled.


    The central government is not strong enough, and the small states will naturally not buy it.


    At the beginning, everyone was still afraid of Hannover''s strength. After seeing that George I was doing nothing, everyone''s courage became bigger and bigger, and they simply used the Imperial Parliament to overhead the central government.


    This is also the fundamental reason why the German federal empire cannot be integrated. The rulers of the small states are used to it freely and are not willing to give up their rights.


    The Habsburg dynasty wanted to be face-saving. The wedding of the crown prince must not be sloppy, and the scene was naturally not small.


    For specific preparations, Franz does not need to ask questions. A dedicated staff member is in charge. He only needs to communicate with the royal family of Baden as an elder and determine the date by the way.


    Frankly, if it wasn''t for the sake of showing importance, Franz wouldn''t even ask him this.


    No way, there has been too much work recently, and he, the Emperor of Salted Fish, has felt busy.


    The Russian-Prussian negotiations need attention, and they are tinkering with the new Vienna system, as well as refugee resettlement, and the purge of the Tsarist government ...


    Compared with the previous period, Franz has been working overtime every day for more than eight hours a day, and has not been on vacation for five days.


    With such diligence, Franz was very skeptical that he would end up depressed. If it weren''t for the sons who were too immature, he would definitely catch Zhuang Ding on top.


    I just talked to Grand Daddy Baden on the phone and finalized Frederick''s marriage. Before we had time to rest, things came to our door again.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the embassy in St. Petersburg has just heard the news, and Crown Prince Alessandrovich stopped the purge.


    The tsarist government held the charges of assassinating Alexander II to public opinion members, and Alexandrovich announced the execution order for the assassin as the Crown Prince.


    The suspects arrested by the Tsarist government have been released in addition to those who have been identified as having problems. "


    The charges were charged to the opinion party, which meant that the purge was over. The Revolutionary Party was originally a wanted object. Generally speaking, the debt was too high to not be overwhelmed.


    Of course, this time might be an exception. The charge of Xun Jun has made the Popular Party famous, but also pushed them to hell.


    If nothing else, the remaining opinionists will definitely change their signs and continue the unfinished revolutionary cause.


    If you continue to carry this brand, you will not even be able to sponsor internationally, the monarchy will not sponsor the "King Monarch".


    This is politically correct. In an era when the monarchy is strong, politicians will not make such obvious mistakes.


    Franz nodded: "It seems that the tsarist government is about to usher in a reshuffle. If nothing else, the Russian reform road is about to stop.


    It is also a good thing for us that Alexandrovich is not his father Alexander II and has no determination to reform.


    Now that the Russians have given the conclusion of the coffin, let''s hand over all the people we arrested to the Tsarist government. We don''t have to go any further. "


    The situation in Russia is very obvious. As Alexander II continued to deepen reforms, more and more interest groups were reached, and the strength of the opposition was also increasing.


    If the reform can be carried forward, it is that the Tsar has control of the army. The top-down reforms of Alexander II were pushed hard by force.


    If Alexandrovich wants to continue to deepen the reform, the most important thing now is to expand the "King Jun case", carry out a massive connection and take the opportunity to suppress the conservatives who oppose the reform.


    Alexander II liberated serfs and gave everyone land, and his folk reputation was very good.


    Taking advantage of the "Jun Jun case" as an excuse, even if conservatives want to rebound, they will not be able to win the support of the people.


    A few aristocrats and capitalists, in fact, are the same. Kill a few leaders, and the rest will make the right choice.


    Alessandrovich simply killed a few of the most active jumps, stopped the big cleanup, and undoubtedly gave up the biggest hole card in his hand.


    Of course, it can''t be said that his decision was wrong. The strength of the opposition is not weak. If the cleansing is enlarged and expanded, the troubles will definitely not be small.


    Alexandrovic has no father''s prestige, and no father''s talents. If deepening the reform, it is not necessarily able to calm down and choose a compromise.


    After the reform of Alexander II, the contradictions of the Russian Empire have tended to ease, and the most dangerous time has passed. It is not difficult to be a Taiping Emperor.


    Without preparing to continue deepening reforms, it will not make sense to continue suppressing the opposition. Immediately after the slap, it was enough to prove Alexandrovich''s political skills.


    For Franz, a weak Russian empire is the best Russia. If the tsarist government completes its internal reforms, it will be Austria''s real confidant.


    Alexandrovich was willing to close it, or Franz would have to find a way to destroy them, and Russia-Olympic relations would be over by then.


    The end of the Great Purge, as the specific executor of the death of Alexander II, public opinion members will naturally pay the price of blood.


    It''s not only the members of the Public Opinion Party caught in Austria who are unlucky, but members of the Public Opinion Party caught by other countries are also likely to escape from the gallows.


    Prussia drifting to hostilities is useless, in order to avoid suspecting the Berlin government will only work harder, holding them as a ceremony for the Russians.


    Forgiveness is impossible. If the assassination attempt is attempted, there will still be a chance for leniency. Alexander II has died, and it is useless to say anything now.


    Not only is the Tsarist government unwilling to let them go, but the Russian people below are also unwilling to let them go.


    Regardless, Alexander II was a hero in the eyes of the people at the bottom.


    Although the first Russian-Prussian war failed and his glorious image was damaged, he was brave and brave, and won again, and the stain was erased.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Minister of Police replied


    The bad luck of the opinion party is not worth everyone''s pity. What you do yourself needs to be responsible.


    In the same monarchy, we all agree on the issue of cracking down on "monarch criminals."


    Fortunately, the Democratic Party is only a small organization in the Revolutionary Party. If it is a large organization with a large number of members, then blood will flow.


    Facts have proved once again that the black people cannot make the climate. A reckless husband''s action by several middle-aged children ruined the future of the Russian People''s Will Party.


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 Chapter 726： patient

    After the purge, the Tsarist government put more energy into the negotiations, and the Russian-Prussian negotiations soon entered a critical moment.


    The focus of the dispute between the two parties focused on land cuts and compensation. It is actually easier to resolve land than compensation.


    The most serious dispute between Russia and Russia is in East and West Prussia. This is the old nest of Junker aristocracy. The Berlin government dare not let it go easily.


    However, these areas are now in the hands of the Russians. As a defeated country, Prussia simply cannot recover.


    There is a kind of "cutting ground" called an established fact. This problem can be put on hold for a while, and everyone will get used to it after a long time.


    No matter how dissatisfied the Junker aristocrats were, they could not change the fact that the kingdom of Prussia was weak and unable to take back these areas.


    The Berlin government is still fighting for it. On the one hand, it is looking forward to the great powers, and on the other hand, it is relying on the force of international interference to force the Russians to make concessions; on the other hand, it is doing political shows.


    Compared to territorial disputes, compensation is the real problem. Both Russia and Russia are now short of money and no one is willing to make concessions.


    The Tsarist government wanted to claim as many war reparations as possible to make up for the government''s financial deficit. The Berlin government''s thinking was just the opposite. It was financially difficult and unable to pay huge compensations at all.


    The real contradiction arises, and it is an irreconcilable one. No matter how big the Russian advantage is, the Berlin government is two words-no money.


    The Berlin government really has no money, not fake money, no matter how you make it, you can''t squeeze oil.


    Not only can''t afford Russian compensation, including the debt owed to the British, the Berlin government has suspended payments.


    It is said that the Minister of Finance of Prussia has set off for London, seemingly to persuade the creditors to extend the debt period or accept payment in kind.


    This lobbying operation is bound to be difficult. The Kingdom of Prussia lacks resources, limited industrial technology, and limited competitiveness in industrial and commercial products.


    Even if the "in-kind payment" goods will have a certain discount, in the competition of high-quality British industrial and commercial products, it is difficult to sell.


    The competitiveness of pure "cheap" is still limited, unless the price gap is very wide, otherwise the good quality products are more affected.


    In fact, the Kingdom of Prussia lacks its own resources and needs to import industrial raw materials from overseas. The cost of industrial and commercial products has already gone up.


    The only advantage is probably labor costs. Unfortunately, labor costs are not high all over the world. Except for some labor-intensive industries, labor costs in most industries are only a small part of production costs.


    In fact, the Berlin government also made a proposal to pay war compensation in kind, which was rejected by the Russian representative.


    No way, the Tsarist government is short of money, not industrial and commercial products, especially the foreign exchange gap is very serious.


    This war brought a huge trade deficit to the Russian Empire and had to rely on foreign debt to maintain balance.


    Now that the war is over, the Tsarist government desperately needs a lot of foreign exchange to pay off debts, or else it can only use real money to fill the pits.


    The British did not have these pressures, they could get cheap industrial and commercial products, and they could also be dumped in the colonies. Creditors'' wallets would not be lost.


    The tsarist government can only get these things at home, and it can only be printed in its own ruble when it is sold on the market, and it cannot exchange valuable foreign exchange.


    Russian representative Nikita Titov held out five fingers: "500 million Aegis, this is our bottom line and cannot be lowered.


    You know, for this war, the Russian Empire paid at least 3 billion Aegis military expenditures, causing economic losses of more than Aegis.


    These are all caused by you. The amount of compensation we require, which is only five percent of the loss, is very low. "


    There is nothing wrong with it. The two Russian-Prussian wars combined, including the suppression of civil unrest expenditures, the military expenditure paid by the Tsarist government has indeed exceeded 3 billion Aegis.


    Not to mention economic losses, the Polish-Lithuanian region was almost reached a white ground, the Russian Western Ukraine region was shattered into ruins, and the two empires lost more than 10 million people to the Russian Empire.


    Adding all these losses together, that''s more than 10 billion Aegis. In this respect, the claims of the Tsarist government are really not high.


    At least, they did not ask the Berlin government for a pension. Otherwise, the pensions of tens of millions of people would not be able to afford the sale of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Politics is so realistic. If the Berlin government wins, they are just, and war can be defined as: fighting for the liberation of the minorities enslaved by the tsarist government.


    The international community will define: Poland, Lithuania, Russian Western Ukraine ... These areas are territories occupied by the Tsarist government.


    Since we lost, we cannot say that these areas are the territory of the Russian Empire, and the destruction of these areas by the war is damaging the property of the Russian Empire.


    The representative of Prussia, Gillian von McKay, cried decisively and said, "Lord Count, the disaster brought by this war is not just your country''s responsibility, but we are also victims.


    Now that the King of Prussia''s life is dying and the country is full of sorrows, ordinary people are even having problems with their most basic life. "


    "No money" This is a panacea. Gillian von McKay is not afraid that the Russians will further slaughter the Prussian kingdom. Now the Russians'' control zone is the bottom line acceptable to European powers.


    If the Tsarist government is unsatisfied and wants to swallow the Kingdom of Prussia in one go, the Anglo-French, Austrian, and Austrian parliaments let them know who is the master of Europe.


    The inability to annex the Kingdom of Prussia does not mean that the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be destroyed. As long as the Russians are willing to pay the price, it is not difficult to go to Berlin to change a government.


    Only in this way, it will increase huge military expenditures. After the war Prussia was beaten to nothing, then don''t even think about a penny of compensation.


    No sane government will ignore the national interest for one breath. Especially poor countries such as Russia cannot resist the charm of money.


    How scarce the Tsarist government is, just look at the payment currency of your choice in the negotiations.


    Generally speaking, when it comes to war compensation, everyone will pay in their national currency.


    Choosing "Aegis" instead of "Ruble" to pay, the Tsarist government was forced to do so.


    Under financial pressure, the tsarist government had to issue additional currencies, and the ruble was continuously depreciating.


    In order to ensure their own interests, a stable currency must be designated. The only options available are the British pound and Aegis.


    The largest creditor of the Russian Empire was Austria. In the reserve of foreign exchange, it was inevitably biased towards SHIELD. The original financial model linked to the ruble and the pound was abandoned in the war.


    Nikita Titov shook his head and sternly refused: "This is something your government needs to consider, and you always have to take responsibility for doing something wrong.


    If you can''t afford the compensation, you have to find a way to borrow it. I think your country must have a way to raise enough funds.


    If it really doesn''t work, we will use our own renunciation to get it. In short, the 500 million Aegis can not be reduced by one point. "


    In theory, if 500 million Aegis war compensation is received, the financial crisis that plagues the Russians will be resolved immediately.


    Paying debts in advance can save a lot of interest expenses. If all the debt is repaid, the external debt can be cut immediately.


    To persuade Prussia to compromise, Nikita Titov began to threaten without hesitation. Can I get so much money by myself?


    the answer is negative!


    The current Prussia is still the German Empire at its peak. If you want to make up for the loss of war by dismantling the machine, even if the screws are completely disassembled, it will not be enough for 500 million.


    ...


    Couldn''t budge and encountered no money. The two sides can also be regarded as chess opponents, and the negotiations soon reached an impasse.


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz, who was paying close attention to the negotiations between Russia and Russia, had a headache at this time.


    This delay in the negotiations between Russia and Russia is also very bad for Austria.


    If nothing else, how can the new Vienna system be established without putting an end to the war?


    In the style of the British, if they don''t do anything, then they are not British. Otherwise, how could they have the reputation of "stuck".


    As the so-called night long dreams and long delays, no one knows whether Austria''s advantage can be sustained.


    If this opportunity is missed, Austria''s losses will be too great. The Vienna system brings not only fame, but also huge political benefits.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Russians have such an appetite that Prussia simply cannot afford it.


    500 million Aegis war reparations, this is probably more than the sum of all war reparations in European history, or even all the world''s war reparations, may not be so much. "


    how?


    In this era, it is indeed sky-high compensation. The Franco-Prussian war in original time and space, and the final war compensation of only 5 billion francs, have shocked the world.


    At the current exchange rate, 5 billion francs is only 400 million Aegis.


    Of course, considering the different ages, the 400 million Aegis 10 years ago is really no less than the 500 million Aegis now.


    But Prussia and France are completely two concepts. The French easily raised 5 billion francs, reportedly more than a billion.


    We need to know that the Franco-Prussian war also destroyed several eastern provinces, with economic losses of more than 20 billion francs. The French government itself has huge debts of tens of billion francs, which is not less than the current Berlin government owes.


    Such a solid foundation is so bullish. The loss of people will not be possible with the change of the Prussian kingdom.


    Franz was not touched because it was already very powerful because he had seen the compensations of World War I and World War II, and it was difficult for him to touch the money.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz nodded: "For the Berlin government, it is a little bit more. Can the Russians make concessions?


    For example: reduce some of the compensation, or extend the payment period. Limit the amount of compensation paid each year to what the Kingdom of Prussia can afford. "


    Weissenberg shook his head: "Your Majesty, this may be difficult. The damage caused by the war is too great, and the Kingdom of Prussia now has almost no ability to pay.


    Moreover, the Russians still owe us huge debts, and any proposal to reduce or defer payment is not suitable for us to put forward. "


    After hearing this explanation, Franz rubbed his forehead helplessly. When it comes to self-interest, it means that there is no discussion.


    It would be embarrassing if the Vienna government suggested that the Tsarist government reduce the indemnity, and the Russians also asked Austria to reduce debt.


    How can it be possible to lose money without good finances? According to this logic, how does Austria collect money from Russians?


    Franz asked: "How long can the tsarist government''s finances support in the current situation?"


    Armistice between Russia and Russia does not mean that the war has ended. If the treaty is not signed one day, the war will not be truly ended.


    Now there are still millions of troops in Russia and Russia still facing each other on the border. Even if they do not fight, the daily expenses of these millions of mouths are not a small figure.


    For the two countries, Russia and Russia, whose finances are poor, must be under pressure.


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "It can support for two to three months. The threat of Russians'' force, which failed to scare the Kingdom of Prussia, is directly related to this.


    If the Russian-Prussian War continues for at least a month, the tsarist government will be in trouble again.


    Not only are the Russians short of money, Prussia is not much better. If it weren''t for the general troops to be stationed there, reducing transport costs, the Berlin government would probably go bankrupt first. "


    The two poor ghosts were more patient, and Franz was speechless. According to the current situation, it is not a question of how much the Kingdom of Prussia will lose, but how much they can get out.


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 Chapter 727： Two treaties

    Time is a pig-killer, no matter how persistent the two countries are, Russia has to bow their heads in front of time.


    After more than two months of negotiations, on July 18, 1881, the two countries finally reached an agreement under the mediation of various parties.


    It''s really reluctant, neither the Tsarist government nor the Berlin government are satisfied with the peace treaty.


    It ¡¯s just that there is n¡¯t much food left in the house. In order to avoid starvation, we have to compromise.


    When the war is over, it does n¡¯t mean you do n¡¯t have to spend money. The pensions of soldiers who were killed or disabled, the placement of retired officers and soldiers, and the post-war economic reconstruction all required a lot of funds.


    The two countries did not dare to run out of their money bags. The government did not have emergency funds, but it was not as simple as financial bankruptcy.


    If the soldiers are not settled well, that will cause a big mess. The mutiny is trivial, and the most feared thing is that someone comes and shakes his arms and calls "revolution."


    The three countries, Britain, France and Austria, have stated clearly that the international community will only consider helping them if they have signed an armistice treaty.


    This year, the three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria are the international community. The positions of the three countries are the same, and the rest of the countries do not add up.


    Post-war reconstruction can be delayed, but disarmament resettlement is imperative. Without the financial support of the international community, even the Russian Empire that won the war cannot stand up.


    Both Russia and Russia made concessions, or the three countries helped them make concessions. The content of the treaty:


    1. The Kingdom of Prussia acknowledges defeat and assumes responsibility for the war;


    2. To cede East Prussia, West Prussia, and Poznan to the Russian Empire;


    3. The Kingdom of Prussia paid 360 million Aegis to the Russian Empire as war compensation, paid in 30 years, with an annual interest rate of 6%;


    (Remarks: The first batch of payment of 60 million Aegis, after which monthly principal and interest and 1798652 Aegis, a total of 70,751 Aegis)


    4. After the first indemnity is paid by the Berlin government, the Russian army must withdraw from the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia within one month;


    5. The two sides complete the prisoner exchange within one month, and neither will receive ransom;


    ...


    The apology and apology are not the key points. The real core is just a few, especially the land cut and compensation.


    The land was occupied by the Russians, no transfer was needed, and now money was left. At this time it was Hanover''s turn to play.


    In everyone''s astonishment, on July 19, 1881, the Hanover and Berlin governments announced the Land Trade Agreement between the Kingdom of Prussia and Hanover together. The treaty states:


    The Kingdom of Prussia sold the Kingdom of Schleswig-Holstein and the territory west of the Elbe to the Kingdom of Hanover for a price of 210 million pounds.


    Before everyone can slow down from this shocking news, on July 20, 1881, the Hanover government signed a 150 million pound loan agreement with the British financial community. (About 300 million Aegis)


    Holding the borrowed 150 million and the 60 million raised by themselves, at the end of July 1881, the Hanover and Berlin governments completed the most expensive territorial transaction case ever.


    The money was received, which should be a reassuring thing. It is regrettable that the money was only passed in the hands of the Berlin government.


    The 150 million pounds provided by the British were used to pay off the debt owed to them by the Berlin government. Obviously this was not enough, so it was gone.


    Obvious overlord clause. Unfortunately, there is no place to complain, and the Berlin government can only recognize it.


    The remaining 60 million pounds were handed over, and after paying the first war reparations of the Russians, that number shrank by half.


    For the last 30 million pounds, the Berlin government still couldn''t keep it. Disarmament and casualty pensions were spent almost. The funds for post-war reconstruction are still unknown.


    A two-loan loan, while reducing the risk of funds, also earned two interests. The British let everyone learn what a financial operation of God is.


    ...


    In the Vienna Palace, watching the British God ¡¯s operation, Franz couldn''t help but want to follow suit, but finally found that he had no object to perform.


    After putting down the documents in his hand, Franz lamented: "The Hanover government can raise 60 million pounds by itself. It seems that we have always underestimated their financial resources. These small states in the German region may be richer than we think. Much more. "


    The Prime Minister Felix replied: "The performance of the Hanover government is somewhat unexpected, but it makes sense.


    After entering modern times, the economy of the North German region has developed rapidly. Especially after the Rhineland region has been taken, the overall economy of the German Federal Empire has reached a level.


    Hanover controls the central government. Although it has no political power to control the small states in the country, it still affects each other economically.


    The Hanover government raised 60 million pounds, which can also be regarded as the German federal government raised 60 million pounds.


    This is also the result of the central government''s insufficient local control. Otherwise, the economic situation of the German Federal Empire would double this number without any problem.


    However, the price of this territorial transaction is still too high, and it has greatly exceeded the actual value. If you want to recover the costs with these new territories, it may not be possible for 100 years.


    For a long time to come, Hanover ¡¯s government will have to carry huge debts, which will greatly affect their economy. "


    The German Federal Empire occupies the finest part of the German region, and the natural conditions are very superior. More than 70% of the industries of the former German Empire were here.


    The foundation is that as long as the ruling class is not stupid, the economy will not be worse.


    It is precisely because of the developed economy that there are so many people in the Austrian government that they never forget it.


    If it is really a backcountry, with European cultural traditions, it is estimated that everyone has long forgotten it.


    The most typical is the Swiss region, which is still the ancestral home of the Habsburgs, but because the mountains are too poor, everyone can''t see them selectively.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Although the bid is a little bit higher and the debt is huge, the Kingdom of Hanover is not losing money.


    They paid such a large price financially, and the Berlin government must have made concessions elsewhere.


    If nothing else, Hampshire and the two countries have reached an agreement secretly, leaving only a suitable time to announce the news to the outside world.


    Theoretically, after Puhan merged, they would have the opportunity to truly control the German Federal Empire and establish the conceived North German Empire.


    With the integration of North Germany, these debts are nothing. "


    Everyone said it was expensive, and Franz was embarrassed to say it was cheap. Reality tells him that when he disagrees with most people, it is better to remain silent unless necessary.


    Everyone''s experience is different, and they look at the problem differently and come to different conclusions, which is normal.


    Franz waved his hand: "Well, it doesn''t matter whether Hanover is losing or making money.


    Their so-called grand plan will take a long time to implement, and we have time to consider.


    Now let ¡¯s discuss the 50 million Aegis loan application submitted to us by the Tsar government. "


    The war is really terrible. The Russians who received the war compensation are still in trouble.


    It is really not that the Tsarist government spent money in spite of the fact that although the amount of compensation to be paid by Prussia is not small, the first batch of compensation is only 60 million Aegis.


    This number looks very large, but it is trivial to compare the millions of troops mobilized by the Tsarist government and the number of people killed or injured in the war.


    Most of the soldiers of the Russian army had very low military salaries, which were almost negligible, and only a small amount of subsidies were available during the war.


    Now that the victory has been fought, for everyone to return to the field, a severance payment is indispensable.


    Based on 3 million disarmament, each person paid me 20 Aegis, and suddenly 60 million were gone. Even if it is a half-fold, it costs 3,000 Aegis.


    In fact, 30 million Aegis is definitely not enough. The treatment of officers is not comparable to that of ordinary soldiers, and the standard of demobilization is naturally different.


    Cut standards?


    This is already very underestimated, and in Austria this is just two months'' wages for ordinary workers. They sold their lives on the battlefield, and this price can be said to be as low as possible.


    If the survivors are resolved, the casualties and the disabled cannot be so hasty, otherwise no one will die for the Tsar.


    1.433 million were killed, 671,000 were disabled, and there were no hundreds of millions of SHIELD. Fortunately, it can be paid in installments, otherwise the tsarist government will be bankrupt.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl proposed: "Your Majesty, the financial situation of the Russians is very bad.


    There are still huge risks in granting them loans. Unless the Tsarist government can offer conditions that we cannot refuse, otherwise it is not recommended to accept loans to Russia. "


    It is more than a huge risk, it is a huge pit. The end of the war does not mean the end of the crisis.


    Without the orders brought by the war, the excess capacity in the market was consumed, the inventory of enterprises was rising, and the economic crisis was already brewing.


    Once the crisis breaks out, the impoverished kingdom of Prussia will certainly not be able to carry it, the Berlin government declares bankruptcy, and the Russians will not receive war compensation.


    No one knows whether the tsarist government can hold on to this revenue.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg objected: "In purely economic terms, it is really unwise to borrow money from Russians now.


    But from the side, this is also an opportunity. We can propose higher conditions for greater benefits.


    If Tsarist Ken fully supports our annexation of the Ottoman Empire, I think this loan can still be put. "


    "Robbery while on fire", the word came to Franz''s mind and never lingered.


    The Ottoman Empire was Austria''s next strategic goal. It was easy to defeat Ottomans, and it was difficult to annex them.


    Britain, France, and Russia are the biggest obstacles. Due to geopolitical relations, the Russians have a say in this issue over Britain and France.


    Prior to this, Franz''s plan was to divide the Ottoman Empire with the Russians, but how can the division be compared to the monopoly?


    The annexation of the Ottoman Empire alone not only connected the mainland and the Middle East, but also extended Austria''s power to Central Asia. The strategic significance was very significant.


    Soon Franz came to his senses. Such a great benefit is definitely not so easy to eat in his stomach.


    The Russians are not fools. It is enough for them to have an English opponent. It is even harder for them to take back Central Asia if they put Austria in.


    Franz shook his head: "You can test the Russians, but don''t hope too much, the Tsarist government has not reached the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted."


    ...


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 Chapter 728： Weak countries have no diplomacy

    "What, the Austrians want to annex Ottoman?"


    The bad news came when Alexander III, who had just been crowned Emperor, had not had time to celebrate.


    Foreign Minister Osiel Rivera replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. We applied for a loan from the Vienna government not long ago, and they made this request."


    Alexander III shook his head and answered affirmatively: "No, this is absolutely not possible!


    Once the Austrians had annexed Ottomans, their forces had penetrated into Central Asia, and no one could guarantee that they would not become our competitors.


    If Central Asia falls into the hands of the indigenous Khanate, we can take it back again; if it falls into Austria, it is almost impossible to get it.


    Now that we have great vitality, we simply cannot compete with them.


    The Austrians wanted to control our lifeblood. They won the Central Asian region and had the ability to divide the Russian Empire into two.


    Coupled with the Dardanelles that he already controls, the future Russian empire will depend on their faces. "


    The reason is good, but Osiel Rivera does not agree. Subject to people, this topic is too big.


    It''s not just a question of the Dardanelles. The Russian Empire is subject to Austria in many ways. Armament, finance, and economy are all inseparable from Austria.


    After hesitating for a while, Osiel Rivera reminded: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to resolve the Dardanelles issue.


    We have been in contact with the Austrians many years ago, and the Vienna government agreed to pay for redemption or territorial replacement.


    For some special reason, the final deal was not reached. This also shows that the Vienna government does not attach importance to the Dardanelles, and it is not difficult to get here. "


    Alexander III had just succeeded to the throne, and everyone hadn''t figured out his temper. The cautious Osier Rivera chose to strike from the side.


    The Austrian threat does exist, but this is not the time to consider this issue. The Tsarist government needs money most at this time. As for other issues, it can be put behind.


    In this respect, the Tsarist government has the confidence. The mass of the Russian Empire is here, and there is no need to worry about foreign invasions.


    The Austrian threat is based on the premise that the two countries have not turned their backs, and if the two are separated, these problems can be overcome.


    After a moment of hesitation, Alexander III nodded helplessly: "Then talk to the Austrians first. Anyway, you can''t let Ottoman alone."


    Alexander III''s diplomatic talent far surpassed his ancestors, and soon found the key to the problem: once Austria was determined to act on Ottoman, they could not stop it.


    With the support of the Russian Empire, things will be easier; without their support, Austria can still wage war.


    The aftermath of the Prussian-Russian war has not yet dissipated, and the European world is still immersed in the tide of anti-war. Britain and France cannot fight for the Ottoman Empire and Austria.


    Russia seems to have a strong right to speak, but they are still licking their wounds, the government has no money in their pockets, and Russia and Turkey have the feud, Alexander III could not find a reason to save Ottoman.


    Alexander III was sane, as was the suspension of domestic purges. Finding that Austria could not be stopped, he decisively chose in exchange for benefits.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Osiel Rivera added: "His Majesty, in addition to this issue, we must also consider the issue of Finland.


    Before the war, in order to stabilize the Nordic Federation and raise funds for the war, there were still close contracts between the mortgages we signed with the Swedes.


    The above clearly stipulates that Finland will be sold to the Nordic Federation after the war. If we breach the contract, we must pay a liquidated damage in addition to the debt. The Vienna government is the guarantor. "


    This is another huge pit. Before the outbreak of the Russian-Prussian War, in order to reduce one enemy, the tsarist government had to sign such a treaty.


    Until now, this has become a difficult problem, let alone be the trouble of happiness, the trouble that can only be won after winning the war.


    During Alexander II, the prepared response plan was to win the two principalities of Schleswig-Holstein and hand it over to the Nordic Federation to settle the debt.


    Unfortunately, halfway through the plan, Alexander II met God. Alexander III was less resistant to stress than his father and lacked his own prestige.


    Coupled with the domestic situation does not allow him to continue the war, after being strongly opposed by European countries, he quickly chose to compromise.


    Alexander III frowned and shook his head: "The strategic significance of Finland cannot be surrendered, at least not all of it.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first contacted the Nordic Federation to see if they could accept the sale of parts of Finland.


    After all, this debt is guaranteed by Austria. If it is absolutely necessary, do not use force threats. "


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, and Mao Xiong has never been the ruler of rules. They are better at using cannons than at the negotiating table.


    Alexander III is considered a peacemaker among the Tsars, and he can take out part of the Finnish contract. If he changes his father, Alexander II will not speak so well.


    Of course, Austrian guarantees also play an important role. That "Debt Guarantee Contract" is not just as simple as providing security guarantees, it also has clear penalties.


    Rather than buying Austria for benefit and silence the Vienna government, Alexander III felt that it was easier to achieve the purpose by talking to the Nordic Federation.


    Foreign Minister Osier Rivera laughed: "Her Majesty, rest assured that the Nordic Federation will not reject our goodwill, as long as we can take part in fulfilling the contract in Finland."


    ...


    Berlin, since the end of the Russian-Prussian War, this bustling metropolis has suddenly become silent.


    Despite selling some territories and withdrawing some funds, the Berlin government is still having a difficult time.


    The heavy debt has increased the burden on the Prussians. More importantly, the despair brought by the defeat of the war has caused many people to lose confidence in the future.


    In order to give an explanation to the people in the country, William I has announced his abdication and Prussia has entered the era of Frederick III.


    This was an unlucky egg. Just a few days after the original time and space, he met God and had the nickname "Emperor Hundred Days". The actual reign time was 99 days.


    Reluctantly survived his father, and after an emperor addiction, he hurriedly broke up.


    Under the butterfly effect, Frederick III now ascended the throne in advance, but also failed to please, and took over a mess.


    The only benefit is probably that William I abdicated, forcing a group of Junker aristocrats to resign, without so many nasty ghosts.


    Compared to the current mess, perhaps Frederick III was more willing to accept a group of Junker aristocrats.


    In the standard, the king is the biggest Junker. Everyone''s class interests are the same. What they compete for is power.


    Looking at the map on the wall, Frederick III sighed deeply.


    He didn''t do anything, and the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia was less than half. A nation''s revival is inseparable from its population and resources.


    With the defeat of the Prussian War, the Kingdom of Prussia lost a lot of territory, and also lost a lot of population and resources.


    Whether it accepts it or not, the Kingdom of Prussia has become a small country.


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 Chapter 729： Millennium tradition

    There are many small countries in Europe. They can survive and live well, and naturally have their own unique way of survival.


    Now Prussia has fallen from the ranks of the great powers. If you want to nourish your little life, you must abandon the previous gameplay and learn the survival of a small country.


    Frederick III was very sober, "Puhan merged to establish North Germany, integrated many states in the German region, and controlled this new country to return to the ranks of the strong." This is just a weaving out, flickering the lie of the second middle school boy.


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, nothing is nothing without strength.


    After losing the strength of the Prussian kingdom in Prussia, if you want to be the anti-dominant, first ask Hanover to refuse to agree.


    After buying the territory of the Kingdom of Hanover, the strength on the surface has surpassed Prussia, especially the economic advantage is more obvious.


    Solved by force?


    Don''t think about it!


    Starting a civil war is a dead end, not to mention whether it can subdue Hanover. Even if it wins, it also loses its legal basis.


    Hanover was part of the German Federal Empire, but the Kingdom of Prussia was not. As long as George I was not stupid, they would not be allowed to enter the Imperial Parliament.


    Political infiltration seems to be good. Frederick III knew that if it was done, nothing would happen to him.


    The Juncker aristocracy has regained national dominance, and for its own benefit, it will promote the complete integration of Puhan.


    Because of the war, Prussia offended the Russians miserably. The Hohenzollern family wanted to take over the central government. The Tsarist government certainly did not agree.


    Puhan is a small country. Merger is a middle country, and the country can only grow if the country is strong. Unable to enter the main center, it can only be abolished.


    In this respect, military Junkers are the foundation of a truly powerful country, and their interests and the country are tied too tightly.


    In order to avoid the worst, Frederick III had to carry out a political shuffle as soon as he succeeded, taking advantage of the failure of the war, and rebalancing the forces of all parties.


    Berlin palace


    Secretary of the Army von Rothschild handed in a document saying, "Your Majesty, this is an army reorganization plan drafted by the War Department.


    According to the plan, after the reorganization is completed, we will save the establishment of three infantry divisions, one guard division, two cavalry regiments, and two artillery regiments. In peacetime, these troops will only retain half of their total strength, with a total strength of 23,000. "


    The total strength after the reorganization is not as good as one-tenth of that before the war. If this plan is passed on, it will definitely cause uproar.


    No way, this is the price of defeat. The government has financial difficulties, and in order to reduce expenditures, it has to operate with the army.


    Von Rothwald, who presided over the disarmament, was also a member of the Junker aristocracy, but was an alternative member of his army, a determined anti-war faction.


    Before the war, the anti-war forces were weak and had no say in politics; the post-war situation experienced a fundamental reversal, anti-war **** prevailed throughout Europe, and Prussia was no exception.


    In this context, Frederick III took the opportunity to promote a large number of anti-war people and began to suppress the military forces.


    After receiving the documents, Frederick III flipped through a few pages and asked, "The plan is good, but can it be achieved?"


    No matter how good a plan is, it must be completed before it can count. Otherwise, the plan is always a plan.


    The Prussian military is too strong. Even if the high level of the military is changed using the opportunity of war, it still cannot change the situation of the military.


    Secretary of the Army von Rothwald: "It should not be a problem. Now that the anti-war ideology in the country is strong, we can use the pressure of public opinion to make the military concede.


    In order to implement the plan smoothly, His Majesty also needs to come forward and lobby the respected generals to come forward to appease the military mood. "


    Frederick III nodded helplessly. It was not easy to get the military leaders to agree to disarmament.


    It''s just that no matter how difficult it is, we have to do it. It is a matter of time before financial bankruptcy is not suppressed.


    Frederick III could not help but want to question the Russians, why not use the treaty to limit the number of Prussian troops?


    If there is an agreement in the treaty, it will not need to be so laborious. The war was fought by the military. If we lose the war and take responsibility, we can only admit it.


    Prime Minister Leo von Caprivi: "Your Majesty, the issue of disarmament should be slow or urgent.


    It is best to give the officers and men a vacation first, and let them get in touch with anti-war thinking, I believe most people will understand.


    The war caused too much damage, the domestic economy was hit hard, and the unemployment rate was very high. Recently, many people have left.


    So far, the total domestic population has fallen to 7.368 million, and this number is still falling.


    Sociologists estimate that even without immigrants leaving, we will still be in negative population growth within the next five years.


    In order to restore the economy and avoid a large population loss, the government plans to reduce taxes on some domestic enterprises and the public to reduce the pressure on everyone''s lives. "


    Tax cuts are naturally a good thing. The problem is that finances are hurt. Although the war is over, huge debts remain.


    In order to maintain a continental army, the tax revenue of the Kingdom of Prussia has always been high, and the standard of living of the people has been at the bottom of the German region for many years.


    When the economy is good, it can be maintained. The economic situation has deteriorated, and the lives of ordinary people can no longer survive.


    Fortunately, there is still a way for immigrants, otherwise everyone will revolutionize, so it is impossible to prevent immigrants from leaving.


    If you want everyone to stay, you can only restore the economy, increase employment, and reduce the burden on the lives of ordinary people.


    After a moment of contemplation, Frederick III said: "I am afraid that tax cuts alone are not enough. Everyone can''t live without jobs.


    The top priority is to solve the employment problem of the people. If this is not possible, we will distribute relief food.


    The trauma caused by the war is too great. Once the economy recovers, the domestic labor force will definitely be insufficient. We must retain as many people as possible.


    If the government does not have the money, it will go to fate and ask for help from German states such as Austria, Hanover, Baden, and Saxony.


    We also don''t need money, whether it is a loan or a bond issue.


    By the way, what about domestic bond sales? "


    The war made the Berlin government realize the importance of population. If the population is not enough, the outcome of this Russian-Prussian war is unknown.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Fedor Ogud replied: "Very unsatisfactory. So far, 6.18 million marks have been sold.


    Ordinary people have no money, and bankers doubt the government''s ability to repay and are simply unwilling to cooperate.


    Especially the group of Jewish capitalists not only did not cooperate with the government to issue bonds, but also shorted the mark in the market, which caused our currency to depreciate significantly. "


    It wasn''t just Jews who shorted Mark, both domestic and foreign capital participated.


    It''s just that the Jewish capital is the most exaggerated, there is no background, and it is naturally pushed out to the top tank.


    Frederick III shot the table fiercely, and he didn''t cooperate. It was the freedom of others. Private property is sacred and inviolable in Europe and cannot be forced to buy.


    But shorting Mark was too much. This was shaking the foundations of the Kingdom of Prussia. Once Mark''s credit collapsed, the Berlin government was dead.


    After a defeat just now, the people cannot tolerate once more that the property becomes waste paper.


    Frederick III said fiercely: "Check! No matter who is controlling, you must dig out these black hands!"


    Everyone knew each other, as if they had a sense of conscience, and suddenly knew what to do next.


    "Anti-Semitic" is a compulsory task for monarchs in European countries, which can be prosecuted thousands of years ago. The monarch ran out of money and borrowed it from the Jews.


    It is obvious that the Berlin government''s finances cannot support it anymore.


    The core of throttling is disarmament, and open source is not so simple. If you want to send a sum in the short term, you can only cut the leek.


    It was at this time that someone shorted Mark and gave the Berlin government an excuse to do it.


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 Chapter 730： Here comes the crisis

    The Russian-Prussian negotiations have ended, and the Vienna Peace Conference has entered the most critical moment, disarmament and the establishment of a new international order.


    Disarmament has progressed relatively smoothly, and everyone agrees that disarmament is necessary. The core of the controversy is focused on how many troops are retained.


    Just a small country, its own army is limited, and it does not threaten anyone, and the impact of disarmament is not great.


    The core contradiction lies in the three countries of Russia, Austria, and France. Austria has proposed a comparison of military forces at 10: 10: 7, that is, Russia and Austria maintain a total army strength of 500,000, and France maintains 350,000 army.


    French representative David Proval strongly opposed: "As a great power, this is an insult to France.


    We cannot accept this ratio. France must have an army that matches its strength. I propose that the three countries, France, Russia, and Austria, maintain an army of equal size! "


    Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg shook his head and laughed: "Her Excellency, the essence of disarmament is to save military expenditures, maintain a continental military balance, and avoid war.


    Your army has the highest combat effectiveness in the world. Under the same force, who is your opponent, how can this balance be maintained? "


    This touted explanation calmed the anger in David Proval''s mind, but still insisted: "No!


    There are many colonies in France that need to be maintained. We cannot simply consider the combat effectiveness of the army. We must comprehensively consider multiple factors. "


    In this age of weak meat and strong food, strength is the manifestation of status. Now it is not just the troop share, but also the voice of continental Europe.


    If you get the same number of troops as Russia and Austria, and rely on the advantage of combat effectiveness, even if France is not the European supremacy, it is also the uncrowned king.


    "Fighting advantage", okay, the French ¡¯s self-confidence in this regard is really bursting, and they have always claimed themselves as the world ¡¯s first army.


    Perhaps the French Army was really the number one in the world, but the Italians joined in. Now it is the number one in the world, and no one knows it.


    There is no specific interest involved. Austria did not antagonize the French on this issue. They shouted for a long time and everyone defaulted.


    Weissenberg nodded: "His words are not unreasonable. Indeed, we need to consider all aspects.


    But there are too many aspects involved, such as population, economy, number of colonies, territorial area, national defense pressure, and so on.


    Which one do we use as the reference standard, or do we consider them all to calculate a comprehensive value? "


    This is a depressing topic, and France is at a disadvantage regardless of any of them.


    David Proval carefully calculated and found it awkward to mention the colony.


    Now the world''s first colonial empire is Britain, followed by Austria, and France can only rank third. And the gap between this third and second is very different, not even half.


    With the colony as the standard, wouldn''t the British keep the world''s largest army?


    European countries may not have an opinion. John Bull thinks it is impossible to agree, which will make them change from a sea power country to a land power country.


    In terms of population, economy, and territorial area, France does not have the same advantages. According to these data, maybe they can''t even get 70% of Austria''s military share.


    Not to mention the pressure on national defense. France has always put pressure on others. David Proval is really embarrassed to mention it.


    After hesitating for a while, David Proval replied stubbornly, "Of course, comprehensive calculations have been taken into account, but regional military balance can be considered as a priority."


    British representative Edward: "I propose that regional military balance be considered on the premise of meeting needs.


    Taking France as an example, it is not enough to keep only 350,000 troops. "


    The usual style of **** sticks seems to be good to meet the demand. The question is how to define the standard of this demand?


    First, to meet the military needs of all countries, and then consider military balance, it can only be calculated at a high level. The maximum limit of 500,000 will definitely not be maintained. Finally, disarmament will become expansion.


    The British conspiracy was not easy to succeed. Other countries have a few more soldiers. Perhaps the problem is not big. The Russian Empire cannot afford them.


    Russian representative Nikita Titov immediately countered: "Sir, we are a disarmament conference, not an expansion conference.


    If you meet the military needs of all nations, are you sure you can still disarm? "


    Disarmament, why disarm?


    From the standpoint of the British, the European countries are best in maintaining the current situation. Consuming a large amount of military expenditure on the army one by one, they will not be able to compete with them for maritime hegemony.


    If, according to Austria''s proposal, the number of French and Austrian armies is suppressed to 350,000 and 500,000, respectively, this means that the governments of the two countries can save tens of millions of pounds in military expenditure every year.


    This money will certainly not lie in the bank to generate interest, most of which will flow into the Navy, which will have a very great impact on British maritime hegemony.


    Edward was unmoved, deliberately pretending to be confused: "This is certainly a disarmament conference, and everyone can sit here as the best proof.


    How many troops are retained is the freedom of a sovereign state and should not be interfered by outsiders. Disarmament depends on everyone''s willingness, not external force. "


    The British upheaval put pressure on David Proval. Others can "voluntarily", but France cannot.


    This is a problem left over from history. Most of the countries present are members of the anti-French alliance.


    Even now, everyone is still alert to France. If no one takes the lead, the French government will not advise a group of black people.


    Unfortunately, it is not the same now. There is one Austria on the European continent that has not been suppressed, and one British outside the Strait.


    Once France rejects disarmament, it is likely to be misinterpreted by the outside world, which will easily trigger a new round of international tension.


    French representative David Proval countered: "The sovereignty of an independent country must be respected, but as a responsible country, it must also consider world peace.


    Excessive freedom is actually the source of war. For Europe''s prosperity and stability, disarmament is imperative. "


    David Proval''s words are still very points. France does not oppose disarmament, only the proportion of the French, Russian and Austrian armies.


    The pit dug by the British was directly avoided by him perfectly. The focus of the controversy was pulled back.


    Reasoning and presenting evidence, a new round of rhetoric began again. It is just that the contention this time is not the quantity ratio, but the calculation rules.


    Comprehensive consideration seems good, in fact, the most headache is integration. Because the more directions involved, the more problems that arise, and the longer the peeling time.


    ...


    At the same time, a crisis hit the capitalist world.


    The cause was the defeat of the Commonwealth, which caused turmoil in London''s financial markets.


    However, with the efforts of the British government, the debtor was retained, and part of the debt was passed on, reducing financial risks and restoring confidence in the market.


    Can''t escape Easter, can''t escape Halloween.


    Despite the existence of the Berlin government, debts are being fulfilled normally. But as the war ended, orders for the factory were gone.


    Not only that, there are many companies that failed to deliver the last batch of orders, and the Berlin government defaulted.


    The breach of order is a commercial act, and at most it will compensate for a little liquidated damage. To be precise, the deposit is not required.


    The sequel to the breach of contract is the backlog of large amounts of supplies. Ordinary products are okay, and how much can be sold back to the civilian market at a reduced price.


    Specially produced strategic materials are troublesome, but capital is willing to sell it, but the problem is that there is no buyer at all.


    Not only is the problem in Britain, most European countries have a backlog of strategic materials, which is just in time for the great disarmament, and the market demand has dropped sharply.


    Production enterprises with weak capital strength are now on the verge of bankruptcy because of a large backlog of goods.


    It is not just these companies that produce strategic materials that have been impacted. Almost all walks of life have been affected.


    After the war, export orders decreased, and companies that started from export trade had to turn around and rob the domestic market, and market competition became cruel.


    Overcapacity has become a common problem in the capitalist world. In order to survive, companies start to show their magical powers, and discount promotions are indispensable.


    Taking Austria as an example, the prices of various domestic commodities have fallen after the war. Among them: the price of daily necessities has fallen by 24%, the price of clothing goods has fallen by 31.6%, the price of hardware goods has fallen by 18.5%, and the price of machinery and equipment has fallen 9.8%, food prices fell 6.4% ...


    Falling prices are not necessarily a good thing. Behind falling prices is also accompanied by brutal market competition.


    Looking at recent economic data, Franz knew the economy was coming.


    Now most companies are gnashing their teeth. Once the market does not improve for a long time, weak SMEs will take the lead.


    Once the wave of bankruptcy occurs, the economic situation will deteriorate sharply.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz sighed: "Notify the cabinet and the head of the economic department to come to the meeting."


    ...


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 Chapter 731： Overturn the table

    In order to weather the economic crisis, Austria was the first to open the dumping valve. Since September, Austria''s exports have skyrocketed.


    Agricultural products are just-in-demand products, and the price declines are not serious. Most of them are 10% off and 95% off for promotion. The prices of daily textile products have fallen sharply.


    At this time, profits are not important anymore. It is kingly to sell unsaleable goods in exchange for cash flow.


    Don''t know, move next hop. Franz was shocked to see the surge in export trade every day.


    Austria is the world''s largest industrial country and also the world''s largest product backlog. After the Prussian-Russian war, not only did the Berlin government breach the contract, the Russians were no exception.


    The war is over, and orders that have not yet been delivered will naturally not fulfill the contract.


    In a sense, the Russians have also contributed to such crazy price reductions.


    The Tsar''s government violated the contract, so the deposit could not be taken back. There is no doubt that this money has become the income of the enterprise and reduced the cost of goods.


    There is never a shortage of smart people in this world. The state-owned enterprises have paid attention to the first time when the price reduction of exports without cost was noticed.


    In times of crisis, cash is king.


    Looking at his pile of inventory, one by one knew that the trouble was big.


    Needless to say, we must follow suit. These years, the market is still not transparent, and corporate profits are relatively high. Now discounted sales can still maintain the capital.


    If the response is slow, once the economic crisis breaks out, buyers will not be found by then.


    Does anyone have a rhythm and don''t know, anyway, starting from September, most Austrian powerful companies have joined the ranks of developing overseas markets.


    If there is nothing wrong, it is to develop overseas markets. There is absolutely no "dumping".


    Discount sales, that is, companies give benefits to consumers. The main purpose is to expand market share and seize market share, which are normal business practices.


    Big companies have to pursue things a little. If you ca n¡¯t afford to be rich, internationalization is an indispensable part.


    This is what the Austrian media said. No one knows how many people believe it. Anyway, the capitalists believe it.


    In particular, the performance of listed companies is the most positive. Capitalists have jumped out of the platform and advocated the benefits of internationalization.


    Thanks to the establishment of a free trade system, favorable conditions have been created for the "dumping" of Austrian goods. The first to be hit was the European continent.


    Facts have proven that the bottom Europeans are really not rich these days. The discounted Austrian industrial products have been well received just after being listed.


    The influx of a large number of cheap foreign goods will naturally impact the local market, and pulling hatred is inevitable.


    The conflict of interest is the most terrifying, and the cheese of the local capitalists is moved, and revenge is inevitable.


    As everyone prepares to take action, things change.


    Not only are Austrian goods coming, British and French goods are also coming in, at least the words "English" or "French" are printed on the trademark.


    "Cottage" is a characteristic of the times. Everyone is pirating each other. More than half of the industrial and commercial products on the market are high imitations.


    Patent protection is only valid in the country of registration. Many countries do not have patent laws. Bright piracy is fine.


    There is no doubt that British and French exports have not increased, and there are problems with the extra products on the market, but there is no way to distinguish authenticity from this stuff.


    They are all imported goods. In this era of no network and no monitoring, ghosts know where they came from.


    The dumping in Austria was also coordinated by the locals. If they wanted to take targeted action, they dragged Britain and France together.


    Although Qianglong does not suppress the ground snake, it is not uncommon to accidentally kill the ground snake.


    Unless everyone immediately revises the rules of the game and enters the patent era in advance, the government will come forward to crack down on cottage products within the rules of the game.


    This is impossible. How can you mess around with your **** not clean?


    According to data released by the Austrian Information Newspaper, more than 80% of capitalists in Europe start from "cottages", and more than 95% of companies have patent infringement.


    This is an inevitable result. The British industrial revolution was much earlier than the European continent, and most of the technology in the first industrial revolution was born from Britain.


    Everyone has finished the road. As a latecomer, if they want to develop industry, it is impossible to avoid plagiarism.


    The second industrial revolution was transferred to Austria, and the original "copycat" country entered the patent era in an instant.


    Needless to say, everyone will continue to copy! Without plagiarism, re-opening a way to spend huge amounts of costs. Not to mention, the key is that it may not be successful.


    "Patent protection" is actually a means of shearing wool.


    After the establishment of the free trade system, everyone''s goods can be freely circulated. Britain and Austria, which have a large number of patented technologies, naturally hold high the banner of patent protection.


    Their own products go out unimpeded, because other people''s products are directly blocked from the country because of patent infringement.


    The essence of this world is: whoever sets the rules of the game can gain an advantage in the competition.


    A free trade system that looks very fair on the surface is actually a tool for Britain and Austria to plunder wealth from the outside world.


    This is an open secret. Apart from being able to fool ordinary people, the upper society is well aware of the nature of free trade.


    Knowing and knowing, we still can''t change. Perhaps all nations can unite to bring down the free trade system, but no one is willing to be the leader.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, but I dare not. The British and Austrian cannot be enemies of all countries, but killing the leading monkey and pheasant can still be easily accomplished.


    In theory, France is most likely to play this role. Unfortunately, the Paris government did not block the sugar-coated cannonballs and fell early.


    The political structure of the three major countries dominating the world is the price paid by Britain and Austria, and rejection is the wait of the anti-French alliance.


    The second is the Russian Empire. For geopolitical reasons, as long as the Tsarist government does not die, no one can help them.


    Unfortunately, the appeal of the Russians is too low, and they have the name of a great power, but their actual influence is limited to Eurasia.


    Determined by this strength, the Russian Navy has fallen behind by an era, relying solely on the Army to support its status as a great power. Except for their neighbors, they have no influence in other countries.


    Affected by the big dumping, market competition has become more cruel. Smart capitalists have already reacted and joined the ranks of discount promotions.


    The capitalist who was reluctant to cut the meat and chose to carry it was falling into the abyss.


    The first thing that could not be sustained was the Kingdom of Prussia. Affected by the war, Prussia lost a large area of ??territory, and its domestic industry and commerce was hit hard.


    It was difficult at first, but it was too late to be relieved, and it was affected by the dumping in Austria.


    Since November, layoffs, bankruptcies and debt collection have become the hottest topics in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    A large number of protesters have gathered in front of the Berlin Palace.


    There is no doubt that this was troubled by the capitalists, one by one holding up the banner of "debt collection" and asking the Berlin government for payment.


    This is a problem left over from the war. Too much money was printed during the war. If the war is won, this is naturally not a problem.


    Unfortunately, the Prussian kingdom lost, and a large number of Marks returned, coupled with short positions by the capitalists, and the Mark quickly depreciated after the war.


    Before the war, 1 mark could buy 2 kg of high-quality bread, and now 1 kg of the worst quality black bread also costs 7 marks. This is just the beginning, and Mark''s purchasing power is still declining.


    After confirming that Mark''s large currency could not be maintained, the Berlin government made a bold decision in an attempt to repay domestic debt by printing money.


    The capitalists naturally did not agree, and one after another asked the government to bear the losses caused by inflation. Instead of quantifying the mark, everyone asked for conversion using gold.


    Some people directly rejected Mark and asked the Berlin government to pay sterling, Aegis or gold.


    Such a request was naturally rejected by the Berlin government.


    The Berlin government itself is clanging poorly. It has already exercised its restraint without announcing financial bankruptcy and debt reliance. How is it possible to refuse to accept Mark?


    The protesters outside now are the capitalists who are unwilling to compromise their interests.


    The protest sound had already sneaked into the palace of Berlin with the wind, and Frederick III asked with a grimace, "I have found out, who are the ghosts?"


    Prime Minister Leo von Kaprivi replied with a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, the situation is very grim. Nearly half of the domestic big capitalists have participated in it, and all interest groups have it.


    It is said that they are also preparing to set up a debt collection committee, which will specifically oppose the government. In order to force the government to make concessions, they are planning to organize a large-scale strike in the near future. "


    Hearing this answer, Frederick III had a headache.


    "The law does not blame the public" is not to say that the law cannot hold people accountable for their crimes. It is mainly because they have too much influence, which will affect the stability of the country.


    After hesitating for a while, Frederick III sighed: "It seems our persuasion has failed. The capitalists want the government to pay for their losses, but who pays for the government?"


    No one pays, which means that the door to compromise has been closed. The Berlin government cannot afford the huge debt and can only survive the crisis by devaluing the currency.


    The rapid depreciation of the mark, in addition to the large backflow of previously issued currencies, caused inflation, and capitalists'' short positions in the financial market, the Berlin government''s aggressive printing of banknotes was also an important factor.


    If you can''t solve the problem, just solve the manufacturing problem. This is the common law throughout the world, and deep down inside Frederick III was ready to turn the table over.


    The capitalists may be very strong in the future, but they are not yet in a position to dominate the king. Originally, they were only preparing to operate with Jews, but now they can only expand.


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 Chapter 732： Frankfurt

    Realizing that the crisis is not just Austria, the Vienna government is only one step ahead. After Austria opened the dumping valve, the British capitalists also quickly followed up.


    In terms of overseas trade these years, the British and Austrian countries together account for three-quarters of the market share. The so-called international competition is also mainly between the two countries.


    The market is so big. If you take more, I take less. No one can make concessions.


    Britain and Austria have not turned their heads directly, or because their respective development directions are different.


    Britain exports the most textiles, and Austria exports the most agricultural products. These are also the two largest commodities in international trade.


    They accounted for 68.3% and 21.6% of the total international trade, respectively. It is worth mentioning that the proportion of textiles is increasing year by year, while the proportion of agricultural products is decreasing year by year.


    The disproportionate occupation ratio is not only related to the difference between industrial and agricultural scissors, but also to the trading model.


    The UK''s textile industry imports raw materials and exports them after processing. Most of Austria''s agricultural products are produced in-house, with relatively few imported raw materials.


    If we really want to talk about the scale of the industry, the agricultural product sector must surpass the textile industry. This is determined by the population structure. More than 80% of the world''s population is agricultural.


    But when it comes to making money, agriculture is definitely not as good as the textile industry, even if the processing is complete.


    In the field of textiles, the British''s biggest competitor is France. They previously tinkered with the Egyptian cotton plantation plan and finally made a wedding dress for the French.


    After solving the problem of raw materials, the French cotton textile industry was able to develop rapidly and has become a pillar industry in China. The Paris government''s African development plan puts the expansion of cotton plantation areas first.


    If the French plan is to succeed, the hegemony of the British cotton textile industry will be seriously affected, which is also one of the main reasons for the decline in the relationship between Britain and France.


    Austria''s biggest competitor in the agricultural sector is the Russian Empire. Because of the war, Russia''s nascent national industry was hit hard.


    Limited by technology and capital, it was unable to complete all agricultural products processing in the short term, and had to temporarily serve as a source of raw materials for Austria.


    "Temporary" does not mean permanent. The Russian Empire is also one of Austria''s largest potential competitors in the agricultural sector.


    British and Austrian competition is still concentrated in the field of industrial manufacturing, the British are the hegemons of traditional industries, and Austria is the leader of emerging industries.


    From the perspective of later generations, these are the most important industries. But in the short term, the markets for these industries are still very small.


    This is determined by the particularity of the industry, the infrastructure is not in place, and the blind use of new equipment can cause the cost to collapse. It is better to use an old steam engine.


    ...


    Frankfurt, the traditional financial center of the German region, has a new glory after joining the Shinshin Empire.


    Today, it has become one of the world''s four largest financial centers, and has surpassed Vienna, second only to Paris, France and London, England.


    Of course, the argument of the four major financial centers has not been widely recognized, because the number one London is approximately equal to the sum of Paris + Frankfurt + Vienna.


    This is based on the premise that Austria has grabbed a lot of gold production, otherwise London''s advantage will be more obvious.


    The heritage of the world hegemony cannot be smoothed in a short time. For a long time to come, London will be the world''s financial center.


    The British support their country with their own strength, which is different from the development model of Austria. In the case of insufficient resources, Frankfurt can surpass Vienna for special reasons.


    The first is influence. Frankfurt is well-known in the German region. Many banks are located here, and the capital is strong.


    The second is geographical location, right in the heart of the German region, and very close to Prussia in the German-Austrian border area, which is conducive to pooling capital in these countries.


    Finally, and the most critical factor, Austria ¡¯s national policy does not engage in super cities, and Vienna, the capital, has not jumped out to grab resources.


    With so many advantages, Frankfurt, which was originally the financial center of China and Europe, is naturally skyrocketing.


    There are pros and cons. While converging Chinese and European capital, it is also inevitable that they will be affected by the economies of various countries.


    After the defeat of the Kingdom of Prussia, the Frankfurt stock market took the lead.


    Fortunately, the Vienna government refused to lend to the Berlin government, and Frankfurt''s financiers did not jump into this huge pit.


    The main impact was on some listed Prussian companies, especially those that fell into the Russian occupation area.


    According to statistics, in the past six months, the number of people jumping in Frankfurt has been over 30 due to the impact of the Russian-Prussian war.


    This is the norm, and every financial center will not be out of luck. Even when the market is the best, some people will lose money and jump off the building.


    In the early morning, the autumn wind rolled up the leaves on the ground and flew, hitting Flores''s face, and an unpredictable premonition sprang up.


    As a veteran stock speculator, Flores already owns his own securities company in Frankfurt, and despite being very small, he has gotten rid of the tragedy of being completely leek.


    Like casinos, Zhuangzhuang has a better chance of winning than gamblers. After setting up a securities company, Flores and others have joined hands to hype several stocks, feeling the style of a bookmaker and earning a fortune.


    If nothing else, a few more times, Flores can go one step further and even have the opportunity to become one of the masters here.


    However, when people have bad luck, under the leadership of a financial giant, Flores joined the speculation of the Pu-Russian war.


    Unfortunately, this time they overwhelmed Po, and the defeat of the Popo Federation brought them heavy losses and locked up a lot of capital.


    It is normal for financial markets to have losses or gains, and Flores'' quality is good enough to withstand such fluctuations.


    It''s only a matter of holding up. As long as it is not the bankruptcy of the enterprise and the aftermath of the Prussian-Russian war has passed, a few good news can be successfully released.


    Similar things often happen in the stock market. If the invested capital is too large and there is no good news, it can be artificially created.


    As a qualified speculator, Flores has always insisted on diversification. As long as he does not catch up with the stock market disaster, he can withstand one or two failures.


    Covering his hands for a moment, Flores quickened his pace. He was very convinced of his hunch, and he relied on this instinct to survive two stock market crashes safely.


    By the time Flores arrived, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange was already full of enthusiasm. Without wasting time in the lobby, Flores went straight to the office where his company was located.


    The office is actually a small house of less than 50 square meters, and it is shared by three securities companies.


    There is no way. There is no electronic trading these days. Stock trading is entirely manual, and first-hand information becomes extremely important.


    The house price inside the exchange is really a lot of money. For small houses less than 50 square meters, the monthly rent is as high as 2000 Aegis or not for sale.


    For another place, the money is enough to buy a big house.


    If it wasn''t for soliciting customers and showing strength, Flores said nothing would be so extravagant.


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 Chapter 733： Big sale

    Berlin, this cosmopolitan city suddenly became deserted, it was almost 11 o''clock, and the rows of shops were still closed.


    A familiar and unfamiliar term entered Hans'' mind-"strike out."


    It seemed to come to mind what Hans immediately ran to the telegraph company.


    Watching the on-going protest march, Hans stopped involuntarily, turned to leave after seeing a few familiar figures.


    There was no way. The employees of the telegraph company took to the streets to protest. At this time, it was impossible to get the news back.


    On the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Flores is staring at the constantly updated analysis of trading data.


    This is also one of the benefits that comes with renting a house. You don''t need to go to the lobby to look at the data. You can just send someone to check the list in the background.


    In the recent period, the stock market has generally stabilized, with the exception of the few stocks that have been locked up, all of which have been growing slowly.


    At this moment a middle-aged man walked in with a smile. The caller was Feren, the owner of another securities company in the office.


    Needless to say, three companies as peers can be packed into one office.


    In this stock market where big fish eats small fish and small fish eats shrimp, holding groups is also the way of survival of small securities companies.


    Flores asked with concern: "Ferren, what good news did you see?"


    Information sharing is also part of cooperation. For securities dealers, they need to keep an eye on market changes, and gathering information is essential.


    Large securities companies have dedicated teams in charge. Small securities companies such as Flores have limited financial resources. If they cannot afford such a team, they can only gather intelligence.


    First-hand information is also a key factor for securities firms to outperform retail investors. I don''t know anything, and the iron golems that are pierced in are basically left with nothing left.


    Faerun laughed: "Information from Berlin, the Prussian government has decided to compromise, and the stocks we have locked up can be released immediately."


    Flores frowned, and seemed unimpressed by the "good news."


    "How is this possible? With the Prussian government''s finances, they simply cannot afford to bear so much debt, what do they take ..."


    Later, Flores swallowed involuntarily. He didn''t think Phelan lied on the issue, and verifying was a telegraph issue.


    Phelan said, "Be assured that the Prussian government has no money.


    It is said that more than a dozen large banks such as Deutsche Bank, Bank of Austria, Bank of England are forming a banking consortium and are negotiating with the Prussian government.


    A preliminary agreement has been reached, and the parties have joined forces to form a new bank to issue 200 million Aegis bonds for the Berlin government in return for the Prussian money issue business. "


    Speaking of which, Falun showed envious eyes. Issuing currency is definitely the business of the financial profession.


    Everyone knows that the closer to money, the easier it is to make money. As long as the bank can get the right to issue notes, there is no need to worry about funding.


    Flores also knew about the banking group. It wasn''t just because he negotiated with Prussia, the main reason he noticed was "shorting Mark."


    It was the norm in the financial world to just finish working and then start cooperating.


    After a moment of contemplation, Flores said, "What are you going to do, don''t you want to make a bottom?"


    Waiting for Phelan to answer, a staff member hurried in: "Mr. Flores, the good news is that our stocks have begun to rise."


    Falun''s face changed dramatically: "Oops, the news leaked. We have to be fast, and we won''t be able to drink the soup anymore."


    ...


    Many people have made the same choice, and the stock exchange has become very popular.


    What they didn''t know was that the four major securities firms on the top of the building, at the top of the food chain, were beginning to evacuate.


    An old man smoking a cigar sitting on the sofa asked, "How long can the news be blocked?"


    The middle-aged man in Tsing Yi replied, "Mr. Will, you can hold on for up to two days, or you may be taken apart today.


    Although we used the telegraph company to release false news, the sudden interruption of the telegrams in the two places will still attract the attention of the people. "


    This is inevitable. Berlin and Frankfurt are both metropolises, and the two sides are very frequent in business and trade. There are hundreds of telegrams every day.


    Line maintenance, fooling ordinary people is ok. Since the telegraphs in the two places, there have been no signal interruptions for more than 8 hours.


    But it is even more problematic not to interrupt the telegram connection, that is to be exposed in minutes.


    Will nodded: "It''s great, it''s surprising to be able to fight for so much time.


    There is not much time left for us, now everyone should arrange it, close the position in the shortest time, and recover the loss as much as possible. "


    Without help, the Berlin government suddenly overturned the table and hit them by surprise.


    Unlike the stocks below, they are shorting Mark this time. If they don''t run quickly, the losses will be huge.


    ...


    Compared with the sadness of Will and others, the atmosphere of the neighboring Beethoven Securities Company is much more harmonious.


    Everyone is shorting Mark, but people are not the same. Beethoven Securities is not so greedy and returns after making a profit.


    Thales regretted: "Weir''s old fox is finally carried, but if he stops in time, it should not hurt him."


    The counterparts are naked hatred. Don''t look at the four major securities dealers in Frankfurt often acting in concert. It feels like this is an alliance. In fact, those who want the other party to die are their allies.


    Phyllos laughed: "That''s not necessarily the case. Losses are lost when you''re on the side. The situation is different now.


    There are signs that the economic crisis is coming. At this time there is not enough cash in the hands, who knows what will happen later? "


    Beethoven''s Chief Executive Officer Skevizhka interrupted two powerful assistants: "Well, two, Will is unlucky. That''s the future. It''s not time to go down the road.


    "Mr. Skvi?ka, Vienna phone!"


    "coming!"


    Having said that, Skevizhka hurried over.


    ...


    After half a effort, Skevizhka walked out with no expression.


    "Two of you, your job is here. From now on, sell all our stocks and bonds as much as possible.


    Cash, now we need a lot of cash. "


    Philose wondered: "President, the domestic economic situation is still good. Even if it is affected by this incident, it will not collapse.


    Recently, we have successively realized 80 million Aegis, enough to cope with any crisis.


    What happened that we didn''t know, or was the headquarters short of money? "


    As a Jianglong, Beethoven Securities can become one of the four major securities firms in Frankfurt. It has never been affected outside the rules. It is obvious how powerful the background is.


    Economically, there are close cooperative relationships with many Austrian banks, and there has never been a shortage of money. This is all handled by the headquarters. Phil Roth does not think that the headquarters will be short of money.


    After a moment of hesitation, Skviljka nodded: "Well, tell you all right, you''ll know anyway."


    This time we are going to do a big vote, the headquarters decided to short the franc, you are all one of the traders.


    Not only are we going to participate, half of the world''s top 20 securities companies will participate.


    This is a joint operation of British and Austrian Capital. You may have heard of the international bank group that has been making a lot of noise recently.


    I don''t know more details, anyway, you just have to prepare your mind. "


    "Short francs", the two were emboldened and stunned by the news.


    Francs are different from Marks, and France''s economic plate can be much larger. Prior to this, there were no fewer short-term francs in the world, but they all ended in failure.


    This time the organization is so large, and even uses Prussia as a cover, it is certainly not as simple as it seems.


    Thales waved his hand: "It seems a bit difficult to short the franc. Can I hear nothing?"


    Skwerijka smiled slightly: "Sorry, it''s too late to say this now.


    I ca n¡¯t wait any longer, and someone will come over to protect us. You can talk to them.


    However, I personally suggest that you better keep your lips tight. If something breaks, it will be dead. "


    The two nodded helplessly, curiosity killed the cat. If they don''t know anything, they have a chance to refuse to participate.


    Now that you know "short the franc", if you want to quit, you can only lie down and go out.


    The burgeoning international banking conglomerate, as long as anyone with a little common sense knows that this group can be regarded as a British-Austrian financial consortium with a total of 13 large banks participating.


    Seeing that the two were not in a high mood, Skviljka comforted: "Don''t be so pessimistic, just short the franc, and it''s not your life, is that so?"


    After adjusting his mood, Thales quickly recovered, and said with an exaggerated expression, "No, my president.


    I don''t know how many big people are involved in such a big deal. In case of messing up, who can guarantee that we will not be angry with us? "


    ...


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 Chapter 734： People are forced out

    In order to force the government to make concessions, on November 7, 1881, the Prussian bourgeoisie organized a powerful strike and strike movement.


    This move completely angered Frederick III. After repeated negotiations, the Berlin government announced national martial law on November 10.


    The security brigade, composed of retired officers and soldiers, took over the work of the police, blocked the main traffic routes, sealed off all the shops, warehouses and factories participating in the capitalists, and the government unifiedly deployed national supplies.


    Immediately afterwards, Frederick III ordered the restoration of factory production. Many retired officers have transformed into factory managers.


    Without any technical content, I don''t know how to manage it, so I copied it according to the way of managing the army.


    As long as someone pays, ordinary workers don''t care who the boss is. Strict management doesn''t matter. As long as the money is in place, everything can be said, and factories are beginning to resume work one after another.


    From production to sales, it''s all done by the government. It looks like a bit of a planned economy, and the capitalists are really panicked.


    Reality tells them that they don''t seem to be so important, and the country is still operating normally without them.


    Although there are still many disturbances in the middle, this is only the initial stage and can be slowly changed later.


    It''s too late to regret it now, and all of them have torn his face, and Frederick III will naturally not be polite.


    There is no need to plant the scams, but just turn over the old accounts one by one, and soon a large number of people will go to jail.


    Prime Minister Leo von Caprivi said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you can''t go on like this, otherwise there will be a big mess."


    With the capitalist''s operation, he has no opinion. Anyway, everyone is not the same person.


    But we can''t plan to keep up with the changes. Before then, we were not prepared to let the army take over the country.


    Only later found that the police could not be used to deal with the capitalists, so they were forced to use retired officers and men to organize a security brigade.


    The capitalists were resolved, and everyone found that the domestic order had collapsed. To restore social order, the government had to resort to the military once again.


    Originally, the Kingdom of Prussia was an army-owned country, which had a large military influence and controlled the country in upper politics.


    The situation has now changed, and the influence of the military on the upper levels has been weakened, but its influence on the lower levels has greatly increased.


    Frederick III nodded helplessly: "My Prime Minister, everyone knows that the situation in Prussia is not right now, but how to solve it?


    People have arrested, the home has been copied, and the factory has been confiscated.


    To resume factory production now, we simply cannot find enough managers in a short time.


    Apart from letting retired officers manage, do we have other options?


    Can''t let those maggots go out again, keep messing up for us? "


    I have to admit that militarized management factories can only be used as a means of emergency. It didn''t start long before a series of chaos broke out.


    After hesitating for a moment, Leo von Caprivi gritted his teeth and said, "Just organize an auction!


    With so many factories, we must not manage them. We sold most of the small-scale factories, kept only a few large factories, turned them into state-owned enterprises, and learned the Austrian management model. "


    Prussian industry is still in a state of controversy. More than 80% of the factories in the country are less than 100 in size, and large factories with more than 10,000 people have only single digits.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is a capitalist and militant country. Not all capitalists have jumped out to face the government. This time when the table is turned over, it is naturally impossible to wipe out the capitalists.


    In theory, as long as the confiscated small and medium factories are sold out, the management problem is solved.


    William I slowly said, "This is one way."


    Obviously, he was tempted. Don''t look at the Prussian kingdom has resumed production, but this capacity is really moving, the production efficiency has generally dropped by 15%, and the defective rate is still high.


    Such enterprises, unless closed behind the door to play by themselves, will be doomed once they join the international competition.


    Now the calm on the market is supported by the government''s credibility. The Berlin government took timely action to ensure material supply and employment. Everyone believes in the government''s execution.


    Secretary of the Army von Rosevald proposed: "Sir, so many factories are thrown out together, and even if someone buys them, I am afraid they will not sell for the price.


    Rather than allocate the factory directly to retired officers and soldiers, deduct their severance payments, or pensions.


    Not only can the government reduce a sum of expenses, but the problem of employment placement can also be resolved by the way. "


    It''s true that it can''t be sold. Most people with purchasing power in the Kingdom of Prussia are still in prison.


    The remaining capitalists, even if they had money in their pockets, were so scared at this time that they did not dare to take the liberty easily.


    Affected by the depreciation of Mark, the original severance payment and pension standards are obviously out of date.


    The capitalists dare to rely on the capitalists'' money, and the soldiers are desperate for their money, but they dare not discount it.


    Although the Berlin government has repeatedly raised the bar, it can''t withstand the severe inflation and the government can''t stand it.


    Frederick III asked with some suspicion: "Can the soldiers accept it? Know that the benefits of these small factories are average. If the operating capacity is not enough, it is easy to lose money."


    "Loss" is not a loss in the hands of the capitalists, but the most recent period, according to the management of the Berlin government.


    Secretary of the Army von Rosevald was not sure: "It should be acceptable. We can set the factory price cheaper and let them decide whether they want factory shares or cash.


    As for management issues, I don''t think there is a big problem in the production process. It''s all in our own factories, and they definitely won''t come in random.


    The trouble is sales, but the government can help. We have an agreement with the British to pay the debts in kind and use the products of these factories to deduct them. "


    Frederick III fell into meditation. He was concerned about the price, but it was nothing.


    If these small factories can be used to appease the military and allow the military to agree to the government''s reorganization plan, William I will not mind giving away.


    "Then try it, remember to do a good job of coordination. There are dozens of shareholders in a factory. If it is not arranged, it is easy to go wrong."


    Von Rothwald''s original expression of joy disappeared, and he could already imagine how much work he would do next.


    No matter how much the factory prices are pushed down, it is not a soldier who can take them down, unless there are more than a dozen killed in a family, otherwise multiple shareholders are inevitable.


    When it comes to interests, can everyone be so harmonious? These problems need him to solve.


    ...


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 Chapter 735： Run francs

    The riotous operation of the Berlin government has stunned the entire European world.


    For the bourgeoisie, it is even better. Prussia can play like this, and other countries can naturally follow suit. This is simply a sword hanging on everyone''s head.


    Public opinion has been slammed, but none of this has any effect. Since dare to overturn the table, the Berlin government will naturally not be afraid of being scolded.


    Prussia''s approach is not only that domestic capitalists have suffered heavy losses, but overseas investors are also mourning.


    Since the news spread, the number of people hoping to jump in Frankfurt has increased a lot.


    Including the little-known Flores, because of the error in the information, accidentally received the disk, hesitating to go to the roof.


    Fortunately, after the end of the Prussian-Russian war, all Prussian company stocks have fallen to the bottom, and they are in a trapped state.


    As long as there is no silly run to go long, the takeover is also a low takeover, the loss is not too serious.


    The Berlin government has only confiscated the shares of criminals. In theory, the shares held by overseas investors are still valid.


    This is also the main reason for the non-intervention of the powers. Although the Berlin government''s measures are a little too radical, they are still dealing with internal affairs.


    The most important thing is that the established facts have been caused. Interference will only make things more troublesome and increase everyone''s losses.


    As long as the business is still running, stocks have value. It is nothing more than that the major shareholder has been replaced by the Berlin government, which has made the investment prospects confused.


    ...


    Palace of vienna


    "Your Majesty, the situation has changed. Prussian actions are likely to trigger a chain reaction. If the French follow suit, our plan will be difficult to succeed." Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl worried


    Sudden changes have also been a huge blow to the British and Austrian conspiracy to sell short francs.


    Prussia can overturn the table, and the French can do the same. Maybe the Paris government dare not learn everything, as long as a financial regulation comes, it will be enough for everyone.


    Franz shook his head: "It''s different. The Berlin government has no choice but to let it go. There is no way back.


    Where is the weight of France, we will at most suppress the value of the franc, and by the way make a fortune. Otherwise, the Paris government would not be so extreme.


    If the Paris government really wants financial control, it will help us a lot. Prussia is a ready-made example, and the value of the Mark has completely collapsed.


    Maybe we will lose money in the speculation this time, but withdrawing the franc from the international market, this share is enough to make up for our losses. "


    For currency hegemony, Britain, France and Austria fought for many years. Although France is out, the franc still holds a significant share of the international market.


    In the gold standard era, the larger the economy, the greater the demand for gold.


    France has a large economy, but its gold production is very limited, and it cannot meet the growing demand. The reserve for issuing francs has always been insufficient, and there are hidden dangers in the financial market.


    In recent years, international hot money has been frequented. It ¡¯s just that the scale is not that big, and even if there is some gain, it will not shake the position of the franc.


    Interests are moving. After the speculators taste the sweetness, they naturally want to make more profits.


    This time British and Austrian Capital teamed up, it seemed that Franz was pushing in secret. In fact, this is just an introduction. Even if there is no such primer, it will happen sooner or later.


    Of course, this introduction is still very important. Without government participation, capitalists would not have such a large scale even if they acted.


    In essence, the French were suppressed by the British and Olympics because they moved the cheese of the two countries.


    The Paris government''s African development plan is too hateful. In recent years, France''s textile industry has developed rapidly and has seized many British markets.


    The British people are already hurting, and the cotton development has been put first in the African development plan. How can John Bull tolerate this?


    While growing cotton, the French''s African development plan also plans to promote new agricultural technologies in North Africa and expand the area of ??agricultural products, which in turn moved Austria''s cheese.


    In this context, there will be problems if they are not suppressed by Britain and Austria.


    In contrast, the battle for the international market share of the franc is relatively minor, and is mainly of interest to the financial community.


    After a short pause, Franz added: "The plan has progressed to this point. It is no longer possible to quit.


    I do n¡¯t know much about financial matters, so I leave it to the transferred person to take charge.


    Right now, in accordance with the plan, increase the dumping efforts on France and consume their foreign exchange reserves as much as possible. "


    ...


    The time to come is still to come. Affected by the special policies of the Berlin government, on November 11, 1881, the Berlin Stock Exchange went a long way after opening.


    The waist cut is a good performer, and many stocks have only two or three percent off, and the market value of some stocks is even less than 10% of the original.


    The net assets of some enterprises are several times higher than the market value, and the typical market value is inverted.


    This is normal and assets are not equal to cash. During the stock market disaster, asset shrinkage is inevitable. In order to raise funds to survive the crisis, don''t cry too much.


    With the launch of free trade, the economic ties between countries are getting closer and closer. The outbreak of the stock market disaster in Prussia, other countries should not want to be alone.


    The first shocks were naturally Frankfurt and London. The former held up for less than three days and collapsed across the board; the latter supported less than five days and followed suit.


    The Pandora''s box was opened, and the stock disaster soon spread to the entire European continent, and the stock markets of all countries were mourning.


    In less than a week, Vienna''s stock market fell by 10%, its lowest level in five years.


    Both Britain and Austria have suffered stock market crashes, and France is no exception.


    In Paris, angry shareholders directly lit the stock exchange. Fortunately, the staff arrived in time to put out the fire.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV has not yet eased from the stock disaster, and the Minister of Economy Elsa hurried in.


    "Your Majesty, the big thing is not good. Hundreds of banks, including Bank of Paris, Bank of France, and Bank of Empires, were running at the same time, and the situation is very crisisy.


    Many people hold certificates of deposit and specify requirements for exchange of British pounds and Aegis, and our foreign exchange reserves are decreasing sharply.


    To be sure, someone wants to short the franc. The run is only the beginning, and the enemy will attack later. "


    Hearing the bad news, a word emerged in Napoleon IV''s mind-"financial turmoil". He paused and asked, "Do you know who is manipulating?"


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa replied: "There are many participants. Almost all of the world''s top banks and securities companies have appeared. It can be roughly judged that the main force is British Olympic Capital.


    The enemy''s power is very strong. According to the information we have collected, it is estimated that they may have 3 to 5 billion francs in their hands. "


    "3 billion to 5 billion francs" seems to be nothing to a big country like France, but also the French government''s fiscal revenue for one year.


    However, this is cash and not an asset. In the financial market, such a huge sum of money can completely leverage tens of billions of international hot money and impact the French financial market.


    Napoleon IV was shocked: "Does the financial sector know nothing about the enemy raising so much money?"


    Because both Aegis and British Pound are international settlement currencies, the foreign exchange reserves of Britain and Austria are relatively low, and it is simply impossible to take out so many francs.


    The total circulation of francs in the international market is actually billions. This means that the funds for running the run can only come from France.


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa whispered: "Some time ago, several large banks in China issued large loans to overseas, which were ordinary commercial projects and did not attract everyone''s attention."


    This is determined by the system. Banks grant loans to others, and the French government has no right to interfere.


    Since I can''t control it, I naturally ignore it. Anyway, the profit and loss are the responsibility of the bank itself, and the government does not need to pay.


    Napoleon IV stopped talking, knowing that the run of the run, with the participation of domestic consortia, could not do anything about it.


    If it wasn''t for the actions of the Berlin government that frightened the bourgeoisie, French capital will definitely be in the army of short-selling francs.


    People are now invisible, and they are very face-to-face to the government. Can''t we keep everyone from making money?


    After thinking for a while, Napoleon IV asked, "How are you going to deal with this crisis?"


    Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa: "Unlike in the past, this time the enemy is fierce, and it will certainly not be just for a small advantage.


    ... "


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 Chapter 736： Targeted strike

    As the largest hemp spinning center in France, Lyon, which has always been known as the "European Silk Center", has now developed into a metropolis second only to Paris.


    At this moment, this dazzling pearl is no longer glorious. Affected by British and Austrian dumping, the French business community ushered in the most brutal challenge.


    Most companies have announced layoffs and reduced production, and the number of job seekers on the street is increasing, and few new jobs have been created.


    Almost every hiring comes with a commotion. Even if only three or five people are recruited, dozens of people will sign up.


    It can be said that this is the easiest time for French companies to recruit people, and you can choose the best employees.


    The companies that can recruit people against the market are the most powerful. The crisis for ordinary enterprises is a rare opportunity for these giants.


    Lyon Moore Textile Group is one of the most dazzling ones, with more than 170 factories, large and small, with more than 130,000 employees.


    The industrial chain covers the upstream and downstream of the textile industry, including cotton spinning mills, hemp spinning mills, wool spinning mills, silk mills, printing and dyeing mills, garment factories ... and even their own raw material plantations.


    In addition to the complete industrial chain, Moore Textile Group also has the most advanced textile technology in the contemporary era, with more than 200 various patents.


    Such a giant, even if it is hit, has the strongest ability to resist risks.


    Other companies have lost money, and Moore Textile Group is still profitable. Although this profit is already minimal, this is an important difference.


    In the eyes of the outside world, this big group with unlimited scenery is not living well now.


    Profitable companies will also be short of money, the outbreak of stock disasters, foreign capital is hitting the financial market, and the run on the market is intensifying.


    In order to deal with the crisis, domestic banks have shrunk their money, making corporate financing extremely difficult.


    Moore Textile Group Office Building


    President Moore Saldas looked at the latest financial statements and sighed deeply: "When will the bank loan come down?"


    Moore Textile Group is also supported by the consortium, but this native Lyon local consortium has rooted itself in the industry, and the gang of Parisian financiers has less than a gourd.


    This local consortium was an unexpected product of the support of Napoleon III. If there is no accident, with the support of the French government, this local consortium based on industry will gradually develop into a world-class consortium in the coming years.


    The secretary returned to Hank and replied, "Mr. Moore, the situation has changed. A competitor has taken the shot. Recently, Aon Bank has been severely run.


    The bank is raising funds for self-insurance, and we have passed through the consortium relationship. The bank stated that as long as it runs through the run-up crisis, it will distribute funds in the shortest time. "


    Hearing this news, Moore Saldas''s head hurt even more. Domestic banks have tightened their money. Unless it is very closely related, it is impossible to lend.


    In the same consortium, Moore Textile Group and Lyon Bank are the pillars of the consortium. The shareholders behind the scenes are cross-shareholdings and have formed a community of interests.


    Prior to this, Moore Textile Group''s loans were able to get the best discounts every time, and never got stuck by the bank.


    Now being rejected, it is clear that the bank has really encountered a crisis and can no longer afford to consider their ally.


    Since Lyon Bank''s competitors have already shot, it will certainly not be targeted, which means that the bank can no longer count on in a short time.


    The stock market disaster is still looting, and it is simply not realistic to raise funds from the stock market. Bank loans will not be available for a short period of time, and the financing channels left to enterprises will be left to issue bonds.


    After pondering for a while, Moore Saldas decisively gave up this unrealistic illusion, and in the current economic situation, issuing bonds is a shame.


    "Notice that the construction of all new factories will be suspended and the plan for the African Large Plantation will be suspended. Let the various departments take a careful inventory. If it is not an emergency project, please stop me first."


    In recent years, Moore Textile Group has expanded very fast. The profits of the company have been slammed on expansion, and they have carried huge debts.


    At present, the economic situation is not good, and the capital chain has problems. In order to save group expenses, Moore-Saldas terminated the group''s expansion plan.


    Secretary Hank reminded: "Mr. Moore, these plans will be approved by colleagues, and have been announced to the public, if I cancel now, I am afraid ..."


    Moore Saldas waved his hand: "This is a special time, and I will explain to you the sensible.


    I would like to inform you that I will hold a meeting of the governing board in three days.


    By the way, I will meet the mayor, and now we need the help of the government. "


    As a large group, there are more than 100,000 people following the meal, which will have a serious impact on the surrounding economy. If Moore Textile Group is finished, the economy of Lyon will not escape the collapse.


    Before Moore Saldas'' self-rescue operation began, Keith Anderson, the head of the Ministry of Commerce, came in.


    "President, the big deal is bad. Just now we received news that the group''s multiple international orders were rejected by buyers.


    We may have been targeted, and the Ministry of Commerce has sent someone to communicate with them. It is estimated that the hope is slim. The goods are still stacked on the ship and cannot be unloaded.


    The Ministry of Commerce has notified that it will suspend orders sent overseas, and wait for further verification before making plans.


    However, it is still one step behind, and seven more ships have already left port. "


    This is the worst news Moore Saldas has ever heard, and absolutely nothing.


    Occasionally an order defaults. Moore Group has also encountered it. Anyway, after receiving the deposit, it can also be sold at a low price to other people.


    This sudden multiple orders default at the same time, the situation is different, obviously someone is specifically targeting.


    It''s nothing more than ordinary times. Moore Textile Group has a big career and a little trouble.


    It''s different now, it is quite difficult to find a new buyer at the time of the most intense market competition.


    For a bad one, all these products are in their own hands. Moore Textile Group, which has no cash flow, has a large backlog of goods, and the company is in danger.


    Moore-Saldas forced himself to calm down: "How much is the value of the default order, and how much money would we lose if all these goods were thrown into our hands?"


    Keith Anderson answered with a sad face: "The contract value of the default order is as high as 120 million francs. If no buyer can be found behind these products, our book will lose up to 105 million francs.


    If we only calculated the cost, our direct economic loss would also exceed 75 million francs.


    This is just the beginning. Whether the subsequent orders can be fulfilled normally or not can not be determined now.


    If all international orders are breached, the ultimate loss may reach 100 million francs. "


    Moore-Saldas'' face suddenly gloomy, not to mention that at this moment of crisis, even the ordinary loss of 100 million francs will make Moore Textile Group hurt.


    In retrospect, the group''s internationalization process, Moore-Saldas finally found something wrong, the past one or two has been too smooth.


    He originally thought it was a bonus brought by the Russian-Prussian war, but now he realizes that this is a pit that competitors have dug for them.


    The default parties are the group''s major customers, and the two parties have cooperated more than once, except that the previous orders were very small.


    Suddenly this year it increased suddenly. Originally Moore-Saldas also doubted whether there was a problem, but it was too tempting to hold orders.


    They know the basic situation of customers, and they are very strong in the local area.


    Although the amount is a little bit larger, others can pay the deposit quickly, and the economic situation was good at the beginning of the year, and the contract was signed without any problems.


    Moore Saldas said slowly: "Find a home for this shipment as soon as possible!


    The group''s capital chain is already very tight, and a financial crisis has erupted in China. We must raise more cash in case of an accident.


    Don''t pursue profit, as long as it can be sold, even if the price is cut, we also recognize it. "


    This is a dead horse as a living horse doctor. Moore Textile Group is well-known in France, and it is an out-and-out newcomer in the world.


    Even if they are developing very fast and relying on the influence of France, they have grabbed a lot of markets from the British, the foundation is not enough.


    This breach of contract is the truest portrayal. If the foundation is consolidated and there are multiple distributors in one region, this passive situation will not occur.


    Since the enemy has shot, naturally they will think about the problem of finding their next home. If you want to sell the goods in a short period of time, it may be easier to ship them home.


    Of course, this can only be thought about. I will not talk about the increased freight. It is not a shame to pull back the exported goods again. Anyhow, the capitalist has a thick face.


    The point is that the French market has also been hit by dumping of British textile products.


    The products of Moore Textile Group can only maintain a small profit. If more products are put on the market, they will start to lose money.


    If a small loss can be used to sell the slow-moving goods, the capitalists would have done it.


    These years, no one is backed up with a few warehouse goods, they are embarrassed to say that they are entrepreneurs.


    The trouble is that the sales price of the goods has gone down, but the sales have not risen. That is to make matters worse, it really kills people.


    This is not a joke, but it really happened. All the industrial and commercial products are being cut in price, and the products under the Moore Group are also being promoted in line with the current price, but the total sales have not increased.


    ...


    It is not only Moore Textile Group that is affected. Compared to the light industry, the French heavy industry is full of dead bodies.


    Since entering the second half of the year, the export price of the international coal market has risen for five consecutive years, with a total increase of 26.4%, especially the price of coke, which has increased by a third.


    The sharp rise in the price of raw materials has put the French steel industry in a difficult position.


    Before everyone can take it easy, we are welcoming a big steel price reduction.


    The British and Austrian countries kept moving simultaneously. The prices of raw steel and pig iron in the international market fell by 15.4% and 18.6% respectively. The influx of cheap steel directly brought the French heavy industry collective into the era of negative interest rates.


    The problem now facing French heavy industry is: production equals a loss, and the more production, the more losses; the non-production also requires a loss. The difference between the two is just how much loss.


    ...


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 Chapter 737： Make up the knife

    In the face of the joint attack of the British Austrian Capital, the French government did not raise its hand to surrender, and Napoleon IV showed a courageous side.


    First, it called on domestic companies to withdraw investment from overseas, increase foreign exchange reserves, and buy francs in the international market.


    Then an administrative order was issued prohibiting domestic banks from lending francs to international hot money. To this end, they also personally interviewed several domestic consortia.


    No one knew exactly what was talked about. Anyway, after being interviewed by the emperor, the people in the French financial industry had a lot of rules.


    Many people also symbolically took out funds to join the resistance army.


    It''s too late at this time, and the offensive party has hoarded a large number of francs. Even if the domestic consortium is watched, it will not help.


    All in all, the Paris government has performed well in responding to the crisis, and the response measures have been timely.


    Unfortunately, the root cause of this crisis is the serious shortage of foreign exchange and gold reserves in France. If this problem cannot be solved, the crisis cannot be rid of.


    Theoretically, France has a lot of investment abroad. As long as one-fifth of it is withdrawn, it can survive the crisis.


    However, it is now the 19th century, not the 21st century. If you want to withdraw funds from overseas, it is not possible to complete it in a day or two.


    Time does not wait for people to wait for the return of overseas funds, and the French government ¡¯s foreign exchange reserves are about to bottom out.


    The Paris government was in a hurry, and if it continued, it would take a few days to fill the pit with gold reserves.


    The French government ¡¯s gold reserves were inadequate, and a large-scale outflow of gold will definitely cause the value of the franc to collapse. Rather than surrender now.


    ...


    Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV has no longer the spirit of the past, and the whole person is depressed a lot.


    Obviously, this crisis hit him a bit, and the French Empire was not as powerful as he thought.


    Minister of Economic Affairs Elsa: "We have limited the amount of each exchange, but the number of people who come to exchange every day is still increasing.


    The panic has been caused, the market is not optimistic about the future of the franc, and there are more and more short positions in the financial market.


    According to the current situation, if there is no other force to join, the market crash will sooner or later. "


    Facing the offensive of British Olympic Capital, is there still a force in this world that can compete?


    The answer is: yes.


    Although the French consortium is slightly weaker than the British and Austrian capital, but the British and Austrian capital has not fully invested in it. If the French consortium joins the garrison army, it will be a local operation. With the strength of the French government, they will have a battle.


    After hesitating for a moment, Napoleon IV slowly said, "Send another person to talk to the domestic consortium, and other issues are easy to discuss, only the coinage right can not be discussed.


    Tell them that if they still refuse to make concessions, we will compromise with Yingao Capital. At that time, no one should think about it. "


    The French consortium is willing to cooperate with the British Austrian Capital Action. In addition to the financial market''s gains, it is more to persuade the Paris government to make concessions.


    If the franc crashes, it will not necessarily be a good thing for the French consortium.


    In the short term, they may be able to speculate to make more money, but this will lose the future.


    The franc loses its status as an international currency, and the French consortium would have to greatly increase its costs if it wanted to go overseas.


    Of course, this doesn''t scare them. Most capitalists don''t consider that long-term. Many local-based consortia have little interest in internationalization.


    But nobody threatened to ignore the threat of Napoleon IV.


    If the French government compromises directly with the British Olympic capital and invites the wolf into the room to put the British Olympic capital in, it will be fatal.


    Nothing is impossible in front of the interests. The French government needs stability, and British Austrian Capital needs interests.


    After ignoring political factors, the possibility of compromise between the two sides is very high.


    As long as you can achieve the goal and get the share of income you expect, it doesn''t matter if the French capitalists are defeated.


    Don''t look at the financial turmoil that Franz did. He actually has gathered capital from all over Europe at this time, and has long exceeded Franz''s control.


    Even if the British and Austrian governments halt together, they may not work.


    Real gold and silver have been invested in it, and if they do not get any benefits, they want to let the capitalists stop. How is this possible?


    ...


    "Stock disaster + financial crisis + overcapacity = economic crisis", this group of calculations is not necessarily 100% accurate, but there are still 99.9%.


    First, the British Olympics dumped France''s products, and then caught up with the stock market disaster. Before the French breathed, British Olympics launched an attack on the financial market.


    By linking all these things, we can draw a conclusion-the crisis of external transfer.


    The most serious overcapacity is the two industrial countries, Britain and Austria. Even if an economic crisis breaks out, these two countries will also suffer the most.


    The UK and Austria are not only facing overcapacity, but also overcapital. Just after sending out a war fortune, capitalists in both countries are rich.


    Under normal circumstances, everyone would invest these funds instead of putting them in banks to earn interest.


    Unfortunately, the world is now facing overcapacity, and investing in any industry is a disaster.


    However, the British and Austrian countries, which should have suffered the most out of the crisis, had not yet had a crisis, and France had a problem first.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the information in his hand, Franz was relieved.


    Friends of the dead are immortal, and Austria wants to survive this hurdle, and transferring crisis is an indispensable part.


    Throughout the world, is there a better target than France?


    Without taking advantage of the lack of response from everyone, pulling the British together to suppress France, there will be no chance in the future.


    No matter how low-key Franz is, it is only a matter of time before Austria ¡¯s threat theory surpasses France ¡¯s threat theory. At that time, Britain and France will work together to combat Austria.


    Now that he has hacked the French in advance, this hatred value can push the time of Britain and France closer together for many years.


    This time the hatred is too great. If nothing unexpected happens, the Anglo-French, Austrian, and Tri-National Alliance will end soon after the crisis.


    While shifting the economic crisis, it also hit the largest competitor on the European continent. Franz''s evaluation of this **** operation was "perfect".


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz ordered: "Let our people add a fire in the dark to make this financial war even bloodier.


    In particular, we must focus on cracking down on French heavy industry. Many French steel mills are still struggling to support them. We should help them.


    Continue to exceed the high international coal price, and if necessary, ban domestic coal exports, let the French continue to study charcoal steelmaking technology!


    By the way, let people release the news in France, and throw the blame on the incident to the British. "


    Heavy industry is the most important and most vulnerable industry in France. Limited by the lack of coal resources, even by 1881, a considerable number of French companies still used charcoal to make iron.


    As for "charcoal steelmaking technology", that is a joke. After many improvements by the French, charcoal steelmaking technology has stabilized.


    It''s really stable, and the pass rate is over 10%. Not to mention quality, anyway, Britain and Austria do not recognize that stuff is steel.


    Knowing that this is not possible, French companies can only brace themselves. There are only a few places of steel production in Europe, which are not under French control.


    Originally, the Rhineland region was the most suitable place for the production of raw materials in France. Unfortunately, after the Putra territory was traded, most of the coal mines in the Rhineland region fell into the hands of the British and Austrian consortium.


    This year, the consortium has not given up the physical industry, and both sides have their own factories, so they naturally want to crack down on competitors.


    The two sides tacitly controlled coal production and artificially raised international coal prices in order to make huge profits.


    If anyone counts, they will be surprised to find that the country that exports the most coal resources to France is actually inconspicuous Belgium.


    In this context, France''s coal-consuming companies have a hard time. The easiest way to crack down on French industry is to raise coal prices.


    Tossing the pot to the British is not an injustice, indeed, the capital army that attacked the francs is indeed the most British capital.


    Whoever has the most money is the boss; whoever gets the most benefits is the culprit.


    In any case, the suspects of the British are the biggest. Said they were not the mastermind, it is estimated that the French people would not believe it.


    As for Austria, despite the active participation of Franz, he cannot hold back the deep foundation of the British, and the funds mobilized are far from John Niu.


    Right from the start, the dominance fell into the hands of the British consortium. The Austrian consortium can only follow suit, and its role may not be comparable to the French consortium. The biggest contribution is probably the formation of this bureau.


    ...


    Franz''s decision gave the French economy a final shot.


    The first to fall were not the dying steel companies, but the much-anticipated Moore Textile Group.


    Make a big move, compared to those steel companies that have lost money all year round, everyone still prefers Moore Textile Group, a company with strong profitability.


    Internationally, it was blocked by British textile companies, and downstream sales channel dealers breached the contract. At the same time, domestic consortiums were scrutinized. Not only did loans fail, but also a number of slapsticks in which the sellers were in arrears.


    Forced helpless, in the end they can only go against the sellers, but the trial has not yet begun, Moore Textile Group, which has broken cash flow, has to declare bankruptcy and reorganization.


    The famous Moore Textile Group was eaten by a group of giant crocodiles during the reorganization, leaving only a mess.


    This is just the beginning. It is more than a Moorish textile group that is being followed by the consortium. Watching international capital gallop in the financial market, the French consortium is also eating meat.


    Valuable companies are divided up and eaten away, and companies without value can only really go bankrupt, the wave of bankruptcy spreads, and the economic crisis erupts in France.


    ...


    (Note: There are no electronic devices, all are manual operations. There is a very big difference between the financial model and future generations. Especially in terms of transaction speed, it is impossible to hit a few hundred million keystrokes at once.)


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 Chapter 738： Lighted firecrackers

    The economic crisis broke out suddenly, and the value of the franc was completely unsustainable. In just a few days, the value of the currency fell by 28.7%, shocking the world.


    France is one of the top three in the world. Its economic aggregate ranks fifth in the world, and its military strength is second to none.


    The Paris government sneezes, the world shakes. Such a giant, the financial system is so vulnerable, and just kneeled in just one round of attack.


    After the harvest was completed, the consortium capital began to retreat, leaving international hot money to bear the anger of the French.


    Just as: I came quietly, left with a mighty momentum, waved his sleeves, and did not take away a cloud.


    Did not take away a cloud, just took a large amount of Aegis, pounds and gold.


    It seemed that a tacit agreement was reached. After the withdrawal of the international consortium led by the British Olympics, the French consortium was long overdue and joined the resistance army.


    Without capital predators, the remaining group of retail speculators is naturally not an opponent of the French consortium.


    Watching the French consortium become famous in the First World War, it seemed as if he had become a hero of France overnight. Napoleon IV was half dead with anger. As the object of venting his anger, the vases in Versailles changed a lot.


    Capital invasion politics, the absolute advantage established since the time of Napoleon III, no longer exists.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, watching the French government''s encounter, Franz was also a little bit sad.


    After the economic crisis, the strength of the French consortium has greatly increased, and its influence on the government has further strengthened. The French empire in the future will become more lively.


    After having a simple breakfast and throwing away all these annoyances, Franz was preparing to bathe in the soft sunshine. An unexpected visitor came.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberger reported: "His Majesty, the workers'' uprising broke out in Lyon last night, and the situation in France shows signs of getting out of control."


    For a big country, external threats are no longer lethal, and only they can really defeat them.


    There is no doubt that France is such a great power. At least in this era. As long as there is no group batter, no one is alone enough to destroy France.


    Thousands of miles are lifted by ants, and no country can afford to toss internally.


    The Lyon workers'' uprising is just the beginning. If the economic crisis is not resolved, France will not be stable.


    Franz asked in wonder: "Isn''t the French government already distributing relief food, why is there an uprising?"


    This was a good policy made during the Napoleon III era, and the French working class had unemployment benefits.


    Under this favourable policy, although the French workers'' movement is still booming, few uprisings have occurred.


    Weissenberg explained: "According to the analysis of the news from the embassy, ??the preliminary judgment should be related to the depreciation of the franc.


    Affected by the devaluation of the currency, prices in France have risen wildly, and the original unemployment benefits cannot meet the daily expenses of workers. "


    Franz nodded, without rushing to conclusions. Generally speaking, the crazy rise in prices is caused by many factors.


    Inflation is just one of them. This factor generally works slowly. It is impossible to depreciate the franc today. The price will rise immediately, and the market needs time to react.


    In contrast, Franz is more willing to believe that hoarding and scarce supplies have led to sharp rises in prices.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz decided to lay down: "Privately fund an Italian independent organization for an activity and let them wait."


    Despite his lack of confidence in the Italian independence movement, Franz was willing to add a bit of chaos to the French government.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Weissenberg replied.


    After a pause, he added: "Your Majesty, according to the information gathered by our embassies, and under financial pressure, Alexander III gave the meritorious lands as a reward.


    Affected by this, there have been varying degrees of unrest in Poland and East-Prussian areas that the Russians just occupied.


    The Governor of the Tsar Government in Konigsberg conveyed through the colonial company, hoping that we could relax immigration restrictions. "


    This is the sequel to the previous Cossack cavalry operations, and the Tsarist government had few local people''s hearts and was completely tossed away.


    It is impossible to gather the hearts of the people now, at least until this generation dies.


    If the Russians want to re-establish the foundation of their rule, they must support the new ruling class. In this respect, Alexander III''s decision was not wrong.


    Instead of supporting the unreliable locals, it is better to change directly. By using land as a bounty, the government can also save a lot of money.


    Similar things happened in Austria in the Balkans. It was only that before the operation in Austria, most of the local people had been immigrated, and there was no confusion.


    Franz thought for a while and said, "You can contact the Russians and contact them in the name of a colonial company. It is not convenient for the government to participate directly.


    However, immigration conditions cannot be relaxed. We just need to get rid of the local German people or the Germanic minority. "


    Even after the baptism of war, Russia''s Poland + Baltic Sea + Belarus + East and Prussia, the population of these lands all add up to nearly 10 million.


    Unable to gather the hearts of the local people, these guys are the biggest unstable factor for the tsarist government.


    If the tsarist government is strong enough in execution and the government''s financial resources are strong enough, it can also pick out the die-hards in it, and then disperse them, and slowly digest them.


    Unfortunately, this is impossible. The tsarist government has neither this execution nor such powerful financial resources.


    The bearded period is almost the same, and all can be sent to grow potatoes. Prior to this, no tsarist government had such a powerful execution capability.


    The Russians couldn''t do it, and Austria couldn''t afford it. Accepting a large number of ethnic minorities at once would be a lethal blow to assimilation.


    There is also a limit to the great integration of nations. Once it exceeds that level, things will develop in the opposite direction.


    Without enough benefits, the Russians'' mess, Franz will naturally not answer.


    From the standpoint of Austria, these people who hate the Tsarist government and drag the Russians are really better.


    ...


    Affected by the Lyon workers'' uprising, the Parisian people, who are revolutionary sacred places, must not be absent.


    On December 11, 1881, the people of Paris launched a huge parade, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets in support of the Lyon workers'' uprising.


    Like firecrackers, France started to explode. On December 12, Toulouse was closely followed by a workers uprising,


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 Chapter 739： D

    The fire of the stars can be ignited, and the revolution can be contagious, especially in France, a country with strong revolutionary ideas.


    Napoleon IV swallowed the bitter fruit of concessions to the consortium. He originally thought that with the support of the consortium, his rule would become more consolidated, but the reality was going in the opposite direction.


    It turns out that capital needs to be constrained. Once the shackles are released, capital cannibalize.


    According to the agreement with the consortium: the French government has given the economy to the market and will not interfere in commodity prices.


    There is no doubt that this is the main reason for the soaring prices in France.


    Against the backdrop of overcapacity around the world, prices can skyrocket, which means nothing.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV sat there with a sad look, motionless. Successive rebellions in the country have plunged him into self-doubt.


    "Your Majesty, the ministers have arrived. When will the meeting begin?"


    The voice of the maid awakened Napoleon IV.


    "Please come here, and today''s meeting is here." Napoleon IV replied casually.


    According to rules, there is a fixed place for deliberations. However, there is no such thing as Royal History in France. When the emperor is in a bad mood, no one will be entangled in such a small problem.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    Army Secretary Luskinia Hafez: "His Majesty, after two days of blood fighting in the Seventh Division, we finally broke through Lyon yesterday afternoon. It is expected that the rebels in the Lyon region will be eliminated within the next two days.


    The fifth division arrived in Toulouse last night. At this time, the rebels have begun to be suppressed. Good news will come soon. "


    Without any accident, the French Revolution fully elaborated: "Come in haste, go in haste".


    As the source of this revolution, Lyon was also the first place to be suppressed. The so-called **** battle is actually to show merits.


    It can be said that as long as the Paris Revolution is unsuccessful, no matter how toss in other regions, it is impossible to succeed.


    Napoleon IV nodded with satisfaction, and the army''s performance was still good. According to the current situation, the rebellion would be suppressed soon.


    Minister of Police Ansoch: "Your Majesty, last night we cracked a conspiracy case in Paris and arrested 36 people of the Revolutionary Party.


    This is the fourth conspiracy case we have cracked this month. There are signs that a black hand is behind the scenes.


    The information we have collected so far is insufficient to determine who the black hand is.


    The main skeptics include: international anti-legal forces such as the British Olympics, former restoration forces, and domestic bourgeoisie. "


    The revolutionary party is not mentioned, because the revolutionary forces in France are relatively scattered, and the revolutionary organizations of all sizes are more than three digits. Most of these organizations have a three-minute fever and are replaced by old and new.


    Today''s Revolutionary Party can become a royalist party tomorrow, and the status of the two can be changed.


    There are also many factors that affect their change. It may be a government policy, it may be a speech by a government official, or it may be because of the weather.


    This is not an exaggeration at all. There are really revolutionary organizations that temporarily canceled the uprising because of rainy skies.


    Of course, the reason is definitely not "slipping on rainy days." People are: in response to God''s call to abandon the revolution.


    No problem, God can control everything in Europe.


    Since it rained during the uprising, it means that God did not want to see the tragedy happen. As a devout believer, it is impossible to contradict God.


    Most of the revolutionary organizations in France these days are grass-roots groups, without their own political platform, without a unified leadership, most of the revolutionary members come and go freely, and they have no strength to carry out major actions.


    Including the outbreak of the rebellion, it was actually led by the union. As for the Revolutionary Party, their main role is to spread revolutionary ideas, plus shouting flags.


    Napoleon IV frowned, and intuitively told him that these suspects might be behind the scenes.


    Needless to say, the restoration forces in the former dynasty need to do something if they want to change their king to power.


    British Olympics just knocked them out on the financial market, and now it is normal to continue their conspiracy.


    Especially the Lyon rebellion, the direct textile industry in France has been hit hard. The British are the biggest beneficiaries, and the suspicion index is full.


    France and Austria are each other''s biggest rivals in continental hegemony, and the Vienna government agrees that there are suspicions of underworld.


    Even if the Lyon rebellion had nothing to do with these two countries, it should be related now.


    The last object of suspicion, "the domestic bourgeoisie," need not be doubted.


    There are so many capitalists, and they are not monolithic. It is normal for a few capitalists to be revolutionary.


    Napoleon IV sighed, and the complicated situation made him feel like a pinch. A single enemy is not terrible. The most troublesome is collusion between inside and outside, which will kill people.


    After pondering for a while, Napoleon IV made the decision: "Notify the consortium and order them to calm prices within a week.


    If they fail to do so, all the agreements we have reached are abolished, and the government does not rule out taking special measures to stabilize the domestic situation. "


    It was a naked "threat", and Napoleon IV knew very well what his rule was. Tossing like this again, it won''t be long before we follow the footsteps of the July dynasty.


    Compared with this, offending the consortium is only a minor problem. No matter how strong the consortium is, it is only economically strong. As long as the basic market is stabilized, they will not be able to turn the tide.


    All the capitalists have great careers, and it is okay to do a little secret action. It is impossible for them to go to the revolution in person.


    As everyone weighed the pros and cons, another bad news came.


    "Your Majesty, the big thing is bad. Last night there were rebellions in Rome, Turin, Cagliari, Chambery, Nice and many other cities.


    Among them, Cagliari and Chambery have fallen, other areas are still fighting, and local governments have asked for garrison support. "


    The Italian independent organization is not comparable to the French Revolutionary Party, and the fighting effectiveness of the two is not at the same level.


    Italian independent organizations not only have nationalism as their program, they also have military and organizational talents. When the Sardinian family went into exile, there were many followers.


    In recent years, with the banner of the Sardinian royal family and the secret support of Britain and Austria, the Italian independent organizations have gradually unified.


    In order to eliminate the Italian independent organization, the French government has made many efforts with little effect.


    With the support of several gold owners in the European continent, the strength of the Italian independent organization has not only weakened, but has grown stronger.


    Napoleon IV panicked and said, "The Army immediately dispatched troops to suppress, and absolutely must not give them any respite!"


    Unlike domestic rebellions, European countries have a limited number of small moves, and the political system determines that it is impossible for everyone to support the Revolutionary Party with clear flags.


    The Italian independent organization is not the same. The leader is the Sardinian royal family. The banner is "Independence" + "Restore", and it is also a member of the monarchy.


    Once they get their feet on the ground, European anti-French forces will inevitably support them. It will not be so easy to suppress the rebellion at that time.


    ...


    In Vienna, the Austrian government received a French protest. How is it possible to do things without leaving clues?


    No accident, Austria''s support for Italian independent organizations was discovered by the French government.


    The French protest book was thrown away by Franz without a wave in the Vienna government.


    I have to admit that France is pulling hatred, especially after the establishment of the "Great French Empire", that is, the villain boss is clearly written on his head, waiting for everyone to brush copies.


    Except for the two main forces of the British Olympics, who really participated in planning the rebellion, other countries actually did not contribute much.


    Apart from the fact that individual countries have been bullied by France in political diplomacy, they have paid for their revenge.


    Most European countries donated money to Italian independent organizations only out of sympathy or the royal family''s pressure.


    There are more countries involved, and even if the Paris government wants revenge, it doesn''t know where to start.


    Recently, most countries in Europe have received a letter of protest from the French government, and here things are gone.


    This is really "the law does not blame the public." Whether it is now or in the future, the French government will not be able to hold everyone accountable under this pretext, otherwise the anti-French alliance will come.


    Franz asked with concern: "Is the Paris government really dangerous?"


    It is one thing to fight the French Empire, and it is another to kill the French Empire. If the French Empire collapsed now, it would not be good for Austria.


    Revolution is contagious, especially at this time in continental Europe is in an economic crisis. Once the French revolution is successful, it will inevitably trigger a new wave of continental revolution.


    By then Austria would have to send troops to help European countries fight the fire. Franz doesn''t like the kind of hard work that is not flattering and must be done.


    Prime Minister Felix: "His Majesty, Paris is now a gunpowder barrel, but with a little bit of Mars, an explosion can happen at any time.


    If the French government responds effectively and calms down the people in time, the crisis can be suppressed, otherwise the Bonaparte dynasty is likely to be destroyed.


    Compared to the crisis in Paris, the Lyon rebellion and the Italian independence movement are nothing. As long as Paris is not chaotic, the French government can resolve these minor problems sooner or later. "


    Franz nodded. Numerous facts prove that Europe''s largest "powder barrel" in modern times is no longer the Balkan Peninsula, but Paris, a revolutionary shrine.


    In order not to detonate this gunpowder, Austria only stayed in support of the Italian independent organization when it was making small moves, and never inspired the Revolutionary Party to launch a rebellion.


    On this issue, the positions of Britain and Austria are unified, and the Paris Revolution is full of too much uncertainty, and no one wants to set fire to it.


    Under the butterfly effect, European history has changed beyond recognition. Franz couldn''t guarantee that France wouldn''t have another Napoleon.


    The current French empire is still very solid, and a talented leader can still make Austria unable to take it.


    For safety, it''s good to cook frogs in warm water. Toss a few more times, wait for the French to almost defeat the bottom of the family, and then rushed up to make up the knife is the king.


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 Chapter 740： New vienna system

    The development of things often has two sides. At the same time as the economic crisis ravaged the European continent and caused turbulence, it also accelerated the establishment of the Vienna system.


    The Lyon''s gunfire sounded, and the French government was caught in internal and external difficulties. The flourishing development of the Italian independence movement even brought the courageous Grand French Empire to the brink of fragmentation.


    In order to change the unfavorable political and diplomatic situation in which they live, the French urgently need a stable international situation, and the Paris government has to make concessions on disarmament.


    Without French obstruction, the next disarmament meeting went exceptionally smoothly.


    On January 21, 1882, 15 European countries including Britain, France, Russia and Austria signed the Treaty on Limiting Arms.


    According to the provisions of the treaty, the size of the national army is as follows:


    500,000 Russian Empire;


    486,000 in Austria;


    France 382,000;


    246,000 in Spain;


    156,000 German Federal Empire;


    116,000 in Britain;


    Nordic Federation 98,000;


    48,000 in Belgium;


    33,000 in the Netherlands;


    32,000 in Switzerland;


    28,000 in Portugal;


    28,000 in Prussia;


    18,000 in Greece;


    0.36 million in Montenegro;


    ...


    Generally speaking, this arms treaty was based on the comprehensive strengths of countries and the regional military balance.


    The share of the Kingdom of Prussia is low. That is because the Berlin government is poor and cannot afford too many troops.


    As early as half a year ago, the Berlin government began planning disarmament. The biggest problem is that there is no way to convince the military to agree.


    After finally catching up with the arms limitation treaty, the government will certainly not fight for quotas for the military.


    The signing of an international treaty has caused the established fact that the Prussian military must adhere to it no matter how strong it is.


    The arms limitation treaty was signed, and the shadow of war wandering on the European continent disappeared suddenly. At least for the next ten years, everyone''s safety is guaranteed.


    Limiting the number of armies, although the advantages of large countries are still obvious, but under the mutual restraint of countries, they have lost the ability to annex small countries.


    Yes, it''s mainly France. After the disarmament was completed, the French''s strength was adequate to protect themselves, and it was not enough to continue to expand.


    Knowing that he was targeted, the French could only accept it. At this time, Napoleon IV had to converge on his ambitions to avoid being pinched inside and out.


    The arms treaty restricts only continental Europe, and overseas colonial forces are neglected by everyone. This is not to stay in the back door, but a practical need.


    There are three main reasons for being ignored: First, the actual needs of maintaining the colonial system are simply impossible without sufficient troops;


    Secondly, the combat effectiveness of most colonial forces is limited and is not valued by everyone;


    Finally, productivity constraints of the times. If overseas troops want to transport to the European continent, they need a lot of manpower and material resources. It is not economically better to expand the army directly.


    After the arms treaty is signed, the latter matters will be negotiated.


    The purpose of the Vienna system is: European countries together provide guarantees for their homeland security in order to maintain peace and stability on the European continent.


    In this era of rising anti-war waves, governments of all countries have no interest in launching wars in continental Europe and naturally will not reject such treaties.


    Everyone''s disputes are mainly in details. Generally speaking, European countries are peace-loving. Even if politicians don''t love it, the international situation and the European people will make them love peace.


    ...


    As everyone celebrates the advent of peace, another arms race is brewing.


    The Vienna Palace, a military conference that determines the future of Austria and the world, is underway.


    At this moment Franz is holding a copy of the design parameters of the warship. If he is familiar with the history of naval development, he will find it particularly familiar.


    The displacement is 14,147 tons, and the displacement at full load is 15,786 tons;


    126.7 meters long and 21.86 meters wide;


    10 km 4700 nautical miles with a maximum speed of 18.3 knots;


    Designed coal storage capacity is 950 tons;


    Equipped with 4 305mm main guns, 10 150mm rapid-fire guns, 16 57mm rapid-fire guns, 12 47mm machine guns, and seven 450mm torpedo tubes.


    ...


    That''s right, the beginning of the former Dreadnought. Franz''s butterfly effect still affected the history of naval development.


    Without the Franco-Prussian War, the French Navy did not deviate due to funding problems, and with the rise of the Austrian Navy, competition on the sea was much more brutal than in the same period in history.


    There is competition for development. In this rapidly changing age, no one dares to stand still.


    In this context, the naval technology of various countries is at least ten years earlier than the same period in history, and the design concept of the former fearless ship came into being.


    Franz can''t help in this matter. A warship is a reflection of a country''s industrial strength, and it cannot be promoted by a so-called concept.


    If you look for it carefully, you will find that designers have never lacked brainpower, a variety of advanced ideas, and were forced to shelve for various reasons.


    Don''t talk about the former Dreadnoughts. Similar concepts to Dreadnoughts and aircraft carriers have been brought up.


    At the beginning, Franz was still shocked to think that he had encountered a traversing companion, and it turned out that he was thinking too much.


    The man who put forward the design concept of the fearless ship does not mention it. Although it is a little ahead of schedule, it is still acceptable. With Austria''s industrial strength, it is still possible to implement it.


    Those who design aircraft carriers are much more interesting.


    For example: Airship Carrier Theory. From the literal meaning, it can be seen that the airship was put on the ship and it was bombed in the air.


    Technically, this is perfectly fine. The bombing hits were the first to be ignored. The key is that the airship takes time to take off, and the enemy will send you to the sea before you fly to the sky.


    This is nothing, another designer who proposed a "suicide attack", Franz thought that it was an appendage of the Kamikaze Brigade.


    Not long after the aircraft was born, combat was impossible. A designer opened his mind wide and used the aircraft as a one-time bomb. When a war broke out, he ran directly into the enemy warship.


    There is no technical problem, the key is where to find so many warriors who committed suicide by flying?


    In any case, the wide open mind is worthy of praise. As for their design ideas, put them in the warship technology reserve room first!


    Franz asked: "How long will it take to build this battleship?"


    The design schemes that could be delivered to him were all reviewed by the Department of the Navy and confirmed that there were no technical problems.


    "It takes about a year and a half at normal construction speeds, and if you speed up, it can be completed in a year," Naval Minister Castagni replied.


    The construction time is one and a half years, plus the preparation time in advance, and the commissioning time after launching, it may be two years before the actual service time.


    Compared to the previous battleships, this speed is slow; but compared to the future battleships, this speed is fast.


    Generally speaking, the first ship of a new warship has the slowest construction speed, and the more it is built, the faster the speed behind it.


    Franz nodded and said lightly: "Just go at the normal construction speed, build a boat and see the effect."


    Former fearless ships are not cheap. A main gun needs 20,000 Aegis, and a warship needs millions of Aegis.


    Later costs may come down, but the cost of the first warship as a test product is definitely not low.


    The literal parameters are not equal to the actual parameters. The real performance of the warship will not be known until it is built.


    The design values ??are all theoretical. Under normal circumstances, there will be discrepancies. How big the error is depends on luck.


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 Chapter 741： Forcibly grab

    In a sense, civil strife in France delayed the outbreak of the Austrian navy.


    The former Dreadnought is only a transitional product, and its economic life is very short. The glory of the original Dreadnought is only ten years.


    Before the warships are retired, they are already behind the times, which is very uneconomical.


    Knowing that this warship is not cost-effective, Franz still has to build it, and it needs to be built on a large scale.


    Before Dreadnought was born, the former Dreadnought battleships were still very powerful, at least surpassing all warships on the sea today.


    As long as Austria is built on a large scale, Britain and France must follow suit. Because of sea power, they must also build more warships.


    If you lose money, as long as your competitors lose more, Franz doesn''t mind letting the money-losing game continue.


    However, this time when he cracked down on France, he underestimated the revolutionary enthusiasm of the French people, and his hands trembled a bit. He accidentally started to weigh a little bit, which made the French government almost die.


    In this context, even if the French want to follow suit, they are allowed to play!


    As a last resort, Franz can only slow down the pace of naval expansion and wait for the French government to stabilize the situation before continuing this losing game.


    The French have no need to worry about their financial resources, at least in the short term. Although the losses were heavy in this crisis, not too much wealth was flowing out.


    The most severely impacted are industry and manufacturing. This part of the industry accounts for slightly more than one tenth of the overall French economy, and the impact of other industries is relatively low.


    The losses caused by this shock are similar to the losses of the French in the Franco-Prussian War.


    At present, the mass of the French Empire can be much larger than the original time and space, and it is supported by overseas colonies. It is not difficult to restore the economy.


    Looks like a lack of money, that is the majority of wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few people. In particular, those consortia collaborating with international capital are making a lot of money.


    Sometimes too much money is also an annoyance. At the same time that domestic horses are racing, the consortium needs more investment channels. Loan loan sharks are definitely the favorite of financial leaders.


    The French government is undoubtedly the best customer. The repayment ability is a small problem. The interest of the consortium to lend to the government is not interest income. What everyone needs is to strengthen its influence on the government through financial means.


    "Holding people''s hands is short and eating people''s mouths are soft." It is a common practice for capitalists to influence governments through debt.


    With such a big mess in the country, France''s fiscal revenue this year is almost cut, and the Paris government has no shortage of money, which is the most true portrayal.


    If you owe more money, the government will gradually become dependent on the consortium, and even in the end, it will be inseparable from the support of the consortium.


    At that time, when the government formulated policies, there was inevitably a certain tendency.


    Judging from the current situation, the French economy will not be optimistic for a long time to come. If the government wants to stabilize the situation, it must increase employment and reduce unemployment.


    Shipbuilding is not the best choice, but it is the most suitable choice. Not only can it stimulate domestic demand, but you don''t have to worry about investing.


    As long as the Olympics start, the Paris government will definitely follow up. The former Dreadnought is almost done, and the Dreadnought era can start again, and another wave of money burning games.


    The only regret is that John Bull gave up the two strong standards early, otherwise the arms race could drag them to death.


    Without the two strong standards, the British target is only 65% ??higher than the second. The Austrian navy''s gross tonnage is 84% ??of the French, which means that the British''s shipbuilding plan was reduced from 1.84 to 1.65.


    It seems that it has only decreased by 0.19, accounting for less than 11%. Based on the current cost of British shipbuilding, the problem of millions of pounds seems to put no pressure on the London government.


    In fact, this is far from a problem of several million pounds. The most expensive thing in the Navy is not shipbuilding expenditure. The subsequent port construction, warship maintenance, and salaries of officers and men are far higher than the cost of shipbuilding.


    The former is a few million at a time, while the latter is increasing by millions every year. Even the wealthy John Bull must be cautious on this issue.


    Judging from the current situation, the first person who could not support it was the French.


    This is determined by the comprehensive national strength. Their financial resources were originally at the bottom of the three countries, and they encountered so many bad things, and the gap between everyone''s financial resources became even more disparate.


    ...


    Townspeople are surrounding a notice in the small town of Mordo, West Prussia. From the gloomy faces of everyone, it can be seen that this is not good news.


    After the Russian soldier who posted the notice walked away, a young man broke his silence by saying, "It''s the fifth time to collect taxes in advance, and it will not make people live!"


    After the Russians occupied West Prussia, in order to win the hearts of the people, the tsarist government announced the first reduction of taxes and abolished most of the taxes during the Prussian period.


    There is no doubt that this policy ended in failure. The quality of a policy is not in the policy itself. The most important thing is to look at the implementation.


    With the poor military discipline of the Russian army, no matter how good the policy is, they can''t stand them. Under the trend of hatred, the local people still support the Berlin government more.


    The endless stream of guerrillas eventually obliterated the patience of the Tsarist government.


    After the war, the Russians abandoned their plans to win over the local population and launched the Tsarist model.


    In less than a year, the Russians raised taxes in West Prussia to 1886.


    If you don''t have the money to pay taxes, you can use the land to pay off the debt. This is true of all newly occupied areas, not just the West Prussia area.


    It was the aristocracy divided by the Tsarist government that caused all this. The clandestine given by the Czar is essentially just a name, and having a land is not the same as having land.


    The land on the noble land was originally owned. According to the sacred and inviolable law of private property, this is private finance, and no one has the power to deprive it at will.


    Nobles want to turn the fiefdom into their own industry, they also need to find a way to seize it from the original owner.


    After the reform of Alexander II, the powers of local governments and nobles were weakened to a certain extent.


    Changes in tax rates and new taxes must be reported to the central government for approval.


    Raising tax rates and increasing tax types is easy. The Tsarist government is short of money. As long as the local government can collect it and not mess up, then no problem.


    The trouble is that it will be difficult to change back in the future. Everyone regards these lands as their own property. If they do not return, they will have to pay more taxes. Naturally, everyone is unwilling.


    In this context, the traditional mode of operation of "early collection of taxes" has given new glory to the newly occupied territories.


    An old man in a Chinese suit, who looked very extraordinary, sighed, and said sadly: "It''s really impossible, just hand over the land!


    The Russians came at the land, this is just the beginning.


    Even if I collected the money to pay the 1886 tax, and the next I tax of 1887, they would not give up if they did not achieve their goals.


    No matter how big a family business is, it won''t be able to withstand such frustrations. It''s too late to let go now, so that when the land is not preserved, huge debts are owed. "


    Having said that, the old man turned and left without giving everyone a chance to debate.


    In similar words, he has said more than once, but everyone always has the good fortune to imagine that he can keep the land.


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 Chapter 742： Competition is everywhere

    As the old man left, the atmosphere became extra heavy.


    A middle-aged man shouted, "Master Sith, wait."


    A strange yin and yang voice sounded: "Don''t shout, people are noble, different from us. Don''t block people''s wealth."


    It seemed that he was afraid that the old man could not hear it, and he intentionally raised the voice.


    The middle-aged man reprimanded: "Faker, shut up! Master Sith is not like that.


    Some time ago, the Russians arrested the guerrillas, or Master Sith came forward to solve it, otherwise we would be miserable. "


    "That is, Master Sith is a good man. My son was sick a year ago, or the doctor he helped find."


    "Fickel, I remember your kid''s hands and feet were dirty, and he was taught by Master Sith, you are ..."


    ...


    It can be seen that Old Sith''s reputation in the town is still very good, and Fecker''s young men are quickly overwhelmed by accusations.


    Under normal circumstances, Feckel would never dare to show hostility towards a noble, otherwise he would die.


    This situation changed with the arrival of the Russians, because the relationship between the opposing sides in the war, the local nobility was under the suppression of the tsarist government.


    Fickel sneered: "Return to Master Sith, he is now a bereavement dog, and cannot even keep his family''s foundation, and has his own face as a noble.


    The Russians took his land and now he wants us to give up the land together. Why? "


    Seeing everyone''s eyes full of murderous demeanor, Feker''s arrogance was poured out a lot, maybe he could not wipe his face, but still tough:


    "Don''t look at me like that, I''m telling the truth, wait, maybe we''ll be sold to the Russian master someday!"


    As soon as he said it, Fist flew over head-on, and before he understood what was going on, Fickel passed out gorgeously.


    "Walk, good job. This fly is the most annoying. If it wasn''t for this **** who doesn''t know Russian, he would have been a Russian."


    Everyone nodded, and apparently everyone had no good impression about Fecker.


    ...


    In a classical mansion on the east side of the town, Baron Old Sith asked with concern: "Wright, are you ready?"


    Wright replied, "I''m ready to go.


    It''s just father, we just leave by ourselves, why do we need to bring these wastes? "


    Obviously, Wright was extremely reluctant to let the old man leave with the townspeople.


    Old Sith shook his head: "Wright, you are still too young. The waste in your mouth is the basis for our resurgence.


    After leaving here, we are no longer the noble fiefs. There is only one well-known downcast aristocrat. How is your life? You have seen it. "


    When people leave the village, the same goes for the nobility. Once the foundation is lost, it is actually a bit stronger than ordinary people.


    During the war, the Prussian kingdom suffered a great deal of vitality. Berlin had gathered aristocrats from all over the place, and the competition became extremely fierce.


    Some political advantages are not enough to make them stand out and lead a rich life.


    If you leave the Kingdom of Prussia, this political advantage will be lost.


    Of course, this does not mean that the name of the aristocracy is useless. With this name, they can also access higher circles and be more easily integrated into the local area.


    The prerequisite is that people recognize their aristocratic status. There is no internet identity check these days. It is not easy to recognize your aristocracy.


    The big aristocracy with deep roots does not matter. There are many relatives, and there are relatives and friends who bring them into the circle. The prominent family name is the best proof.


    A small aristocrat like Sith wouldn''t do it. There is no such thing as a great ancestor. The name of the family is limited to a short place.


    How can you let others know your aristocracy without propaganda?


    Looking at the confused son, Old Sith sighed. Some words can only be realized by oneself, speaking from others'' mouths, the effect is not so great.


    They are going to Austrian Africa this time, and they do n¡¯t have to pay for the migration. Taking everyone with you, apart from being a bit more troublesome, there is no need to pay any price.


    I will not talk about betrayal. Just by taking so many people in the past and being able to raise the status in the eyes of the colonial government is enough for Sith to do it.


    The aristocratic reputation is very valuable. A good reputation can let them easily enter the aristocratic circle.


    Wright complained: "It will only be if they are willing to do it. People don''t appreciate it. Why do we need to come up and ask ourselves for fun?"


    Officials from the Austrian Immigration Agency have already come here to publicize it. They are willing to immigrate to sign up and leave early, and the rest now belong to their loved ones.


    "Love at home" is not only because of homesickness, but also there is an industry here, leaving here must start again.


    Glancing at his son, Old Sith reluctantly said, "Stupid, the Russians are so frustrating, who can stand it.


    At this time, how many old bosses have not been hollowed out?


    Now it is no longer a question of wanting to leave, but the Russians are rushing people, and they will be reduced to serfs when they stay. "


    "Serf" is an exaggerated statement. The Russian empire also abolished serfdom, but private laborers were no better than serfs, in a sense even worse.


    What seemed to come to mind, Wright asked incredulously: "You mean, Russians and Austria ..."


    Old Sith scolded: "Shut up, can this be said indiscriminately! Wright, you remember it to me.


    If you haven''t lived enough, take care of your mouth, don''t talk nonsense, even think about it. "


    What the truth is, Old Sith didn''t know, let alone want to know. Sometimes knowing too much is also a sin.


    Looking at the dejected son, Old Sith couldn''t bear it. After hesitating for a moment, he still held back the words of comfort.


    Wright is his third and youngest son. He has just turned sixteen this year and has not had time to experience the wind and rain of society.


    Under normal circumstances, Wright can''t come out to take charge. It is a pity that in this war, the oldest son of Old Sith was killed and his second son was seriously injured. He is still sick in bed, and maybe he will leave someday.


    Suddenly, he had to speed up the training of his younger son. After all, the average life expectancy of this year is short. Old Sith is over sixty years old, and his body is not as good as before.


    Prussian families like Old Sith are more frequent, and many noble families have succeeded in succession.


    This kind of sons are good. The worst is the nobleman who is the only child in the family. The death of a war is an absolute death. That is the tragedy on earth.


    What happened to Mordo was just an episode. Since the Russians divided the nobles, the former Prussian nobles were panicked and began to look for a way forward.


    There are so many local resources, there is simply no way to support too many nobles, and competition is unavoidable.


    No matter how big-hearted people are, how can they compete with other people''s relations because of their "hostile" elements, the Tsarist government can''t wait to get rid of it.


    Take the initiative to find a way back to leave, you can also take away some of the property, waiting for others to run out of patience, or they will be exterminated.


    ...


    The pier on the Baltic coast is busy again, and there are more ships coming and going than before the war, as if the bustling past has been restored.


    Unfortunately, this prosperity is an illusion. Evening busy port city, has now become a refugee camp.


    Shrewd Russian officials have rented the unowned houses in the city, along with open space outside the city, to the Austrian Immigration Service to house immigrants who are leaving.


    Immigration has never been easy. Ships have a limited number of passengers this year. Ordinary merchant ships can only transport hundreds of immigrants at a time, and the largest number is not more than 1,000 people.


    This is already the limit. Adding more people is not about sending immigrants, but about selling piglets.


    People are not goods, so there must be some space for activities. Too high a density is likely to increase mortality.


    In a grey day, Old Sith arrived with a young and old, and the residents of the town who flew over, arrived in the port of Kolobrzeg and joined the queue waiting for immigration.


    Often in rows of tents, Old Sith frowned, and when he got here, he couldn''t stand back.


    After tidying up his clothes and wearing the family crest, Old Sith walked to the immigration registry with his head daring.


    The visitor was aristocracy, and the staff responsible for registration politely said: "Her baron, here is the civilian resettlement office, and the noble reception is located in the city.


    There is a special reception in the city, which will arrange a residence that suits your identity, and you can take it with your family. "


    Hearing the news, Old Sith''s expression eased. He was really scared, and the Immigration Department put the civilians together, which meant that his aristocratic status was abolished.


    Without this amulet, travelling to a foreign country and trying to gain a foothold is difficult.


    After a few words, Old Sith left the army with his family. The words of the staff were very clear, taking the family with them means that other people need not pass.


    Not surprisingly, as a baron, the Old Sith family acquired a separate courtyard as a temporary residence.


    With all the basic daily necessities in hand, maids are outfitted. These are all minor problems. Immigration is a drag on the family, and naturally there is no shortage of servants.


    After settling down, Old Sith was not idle, the first time was to knock on the door.


    The circles of the nobles are big as well as small, and the connections of the big aristocrats are all over the world. The circles of the nobles are at the doorstep of their homes.


    Old Sith is not a big aristocracy, and the social circle is naturally small, but in the aristocratic circle in West Prussia, he still has a familiar face.


    When I was in my hometown, I didn''t think it was important. I left my hometown and went to a foreign country. This is an important network resource.


    Holding a group is also human.


    For several days, Old Sis took his son to the noble banquet and made a lot of friends.


    If it is not for the poor family foundation, and the future development needs a large amount of start-up capital, Old Sith would like to host a banquet.


    Of course, this is impossible. The price of the port of Kolobrzeg controlled by the Russians is more than ten times higher than during normal times, and it is specifically targeted at them.


    The Austrian Immigration Agency only provides the most basic living supplies. You need to pay for your own food, let alone hold a banquet.


    In addition to the high cost, there must be enough connections to be able to carry the Russians to come and fight in the autumn wind.


    The Tsarist government was poor, except for the newly enshrined nobles, there was no bounty at all. Many nobles were poor ghosts.


    In order to get rich, the bottom line of these people is not very high. This group of people is tossing out the early tax collection in progress.


    After a simple lunch, Old Sith was thinking about future development plans, and the steward''s voice sounded in his ear.


    "Baron, just now, the residents of the town of Mordo will board and leave in three days, and we will wait a week.


    I''ve asked someone for help. The colonial government likes to separate and resettle immigrants from the same area, and there are basically no exceptions. "


    Old Sith''s face changed drastically. "Breaking apart" meant that his prior plans were all pushed back.


    Wanting to take the residents of the town as the foundation and quickly gain a foothold in an unfamiliar area, there is no possibility of implementation at all.


    As a person grows old, he has experienced a lot of things. Old Sith quickly calmed down and began to analyze the causes and consequences.


    Soon he found the reason. On the one hand, the colonial government did not want them to hold a group, lest it would increase the difficulty of rule.


    On the other hand, it is also the main reason. Now is not the time when the colonies were just opened up, and nobles have taken root in almost all regions.


    As vested interests, these people naturally do not want to add a share of cake, and it is very normal for them to take steps to restrict them.


    The shot was fair and for good reason. Thinking of this, Old Sith could not help revealing a bit of bitterness.


    For a while, I hate forever. During the opening of the Austrian African colony that year, he was also eligible to participate, and even went to the African continent to inspect it himself.


    It was just that he was arrogant and not optimistic about the development of Austrian Africa, and he wanted to establish the Grand Prussian Empire.


    How to toss for decades, and finally ended up leaving home. Due to the pressure of survival, we have to set foot on this land again.


    I missed the start-up period and couldn''t get the original shares. When the company became bigger and then joined, the treatment was naturally not comparable to the previous shareholders.


    The first batch of roots in Austria belonged to Africa, but now they have become the ties of Austria and belong to the foundation of the colonial government.


    These latecomers are at best icing on the cake. It is good for the colonial government to have these immigrants, and life would be the same without them.


    Knowing to know, Austrian Africa is still the best choice for Old Sith. The world is cruel, and everywhere is full of competition.


    I ca n¡¯t stay in my hometown. The European mainland is experiencing an economic crisis. I ca n¡¯t find any job opportunities. I can only go abroad to make a living.


    If you do n¡¯t go to Austrian Africa with the same cultural traditions, you will have a hard time surviving if you do n¡¯t change the language.


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 Chapter 743： Revolutionary wave

    With the departure of each ship, the history of the Prussian Kingdom for hundreds of years, was quietly emptied by Franz.


    No, this should have nothing to do with Prussia. Now it is the Russian territory, and the close cooperation between Russia and Austria is completely independent.


    The tsarist government eliminated the hidden dangers and stabilized the local situation; Austria increased the main ethnic population and both sides were winners.


    Affected by this, Russia-Austria relations have become more harmonious. As a testimony of Russia-Austria friendship, the two governments have recently reached an agreement to extend the loan for two years.


    Pure friendship, without any political strings attached. Since the agreement was reached, trade between the two countries in the Baltic Sea has prospered.


    Affected by this Russian-Australian trade boom, Austrian companies engaged in international shipping took the lead in getting out of the economic crisis, and a large number of ships shuttled between the Baltic Sea and the Austrian colonies every day.


    Followed by agricultural products and daily necessities companies, immigration led to rising consumption, pulling these companies back from the brink of bankruptcy.


    The price was the Austrian National Bank, which successively issued tens of millions of SHIELD settlement loans to immigrants, which artificially created the consumer market.


    ...


    A shot from Lyon broke the tranquility of continental Europe. Since the Great Revolution of 1848, the revolutionary wave in Europe has once again been ignited.


    France is naturally the hardest hit area. From Paris to Rome, there are revolutionary leaflets and slogans everywhere, similar to the small advertisements on the poles of later generations.


    "Fire fighting" has become the most important task of the French government. The police and the army have no time for vacations. Everyone is busy.


    Affected by the revolutionary wave, revolutionary groups in various European countries have responded one after another.


    On February 11, 1882, the Spanish capital Madrid broke out;


    On February 13, 1882, Antwerp, Belgium''s largest port and heavy industrial city, broke out with a docker uprising;


    On February 13, 1882, a coal miner uprising broke out in Luxembourg;


    On February 21, 1882, a peasant uprising broke out in Switzerland;


    On March 1, 1882, a textile workers uprising broke out in London;


    On March 7, 1882, an independent movement broke out in Ireland;


    On March 12, 1882, a bourgeois revolution broke out in Portugal;


    On March 17, 1882, an anti-Russian uprising broke out in Poland;


    ...


    In less than two months, hundreds of revolutions, large and small, broke out in continental Europe, and more than half of the industrial cities had strikes.


    As if overnight, Europe was back in the era of the Great Revolution.


    It''s a pleasure to see others unlucky. It''s your turn to feel like sitting on a needle.


    As a leader in the capitalist world, Austria has not been able to survive alone.


    In the past two months, the Austrian government has put an end to the Milan textile workers'' riots, the Venice Independence Movement, and the Saxony copper riots, and has scored dozens of revolutionary party cases.


    Seeing Franz was frightened, he never expected that there were so many chaotic parties under his administration.


    There is no doubt that more than 80% of these revolutionary parties are supported by foreign hostile forces, of which two-thirds are written by the British.


    Franz was pleased that in this revolutionary wave, Vienna was very stable. Not only was there no way to revolution, even strikes did not occur.


    At this time, Franz understood some of the reasons why later European countries would de-industrialize.


    Normal times are okay, once the economic crisis hits, the manufacturing industry is hit too badly.


    Especially for labor-intensive industries, that''s a disaster.


    Products cannot be sold, companies need to lay off employees for survival, and it is difficult to find new jobs in an economic crisis. Workers also need to survive, and conflicts arise.


    Although other industries will also be affected, because the number of employees is relatively small and not as concentrated as in large factories, the outbreak of crisis has also been scattered in various places.


    Theoretically, a colonial empire such as Austria could prevent a revolution from erupting as long as no one disturbed it.


    The unemployed have no jobs in China, but they can be resettled in overseas colonies. Generally speaking, as long as people have choices, they will not go to extremes.


    Thinking of this, Franz gritted his teeth at John Niu. In retaliation to the British, Franz immediately decided to increase support for the Irish independent organization, the British Revolutionary Party.


    In a sense, this revolutionary wave that spread across Europe was also the result of several big hooligans stabbing each other with their swords.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, just received the news that about 5,000 people in Silesian refugee camps have launched a protest asking the government to step in to interfere with the atrocities of the Russians and rescue the oppressed ..."


    Without waiting for Felix to finish, Franz dropped the cup angrily. "Protest", when do criminals have the right to protest?


    There is no problem, and illegal immigrants received in refugee camps are legally defined as criminals.


    Because of the large number of people involved, the Vienna government did not directly define everyone as a criminal, but punished the leaders.


    This protest has undoubtedly challenged Franz''s bottom line. Russian atrocities, protest to the Austrian government, isn''t this nonsense?


    Austria is not an international police, so why interfere in people''s internal affairs. If you really mess around, you will be beaten to death sooner or later.


    The Vienna government has already resettled most of them, but more than 200,000 people are still stranded in refugee camps, waiting to be resettled.


    Franz sneered: "Repatriate all protesters to the Russian Empire and send them to Alexander III for potatoes.


    All responsible persons were removed from their posts and held accountable. An investigation team was dispatched to investigate the ins and outs of the matter thoroughly. I don''t believe it was a spontaneous situation of the refugees. "


    Refugee camps are militarized and protests can erupt. If there is no managerial malfeasance, Franz will not believe anything.


    Sorry, the management was unwilling, and what happened to the outside world did not receive news from the refugee camp.


    These people were not idle either, and Franz also built a fence on the border. It''s not for what, it''s mainly for the refugees to find something to do, so as not to be idle and cause trouble.


    It''s all defenses, and trouble is still coming. In order to maintain longevity, Franz must kill chickens and tamarins.


    Repatriation to the Russian Empire is the greatest punishment. The Tsarist government will not welcome them, and they are lucky to be able to grow potatoes in Siberia.


    Prime Minister Felix proposed: "Your Majesty, the problem of repatriating these troubled refugees is not big, and the trouble is the growing wave of European revolution.


    Although most of the riots initiated by the Revolutionary Party ended in failure, not as powerful as in 1848, the harm caused by such frequent riots cannot be underestimated.


    For the sake of peace and stability in the European world, we need to convene an international conference to bring governments together to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas. "


    These years, there is no government that is not afraid of the "revolution". Due to productivity constraints, all countries in the world and the people at the bottom have a hard time.


    "Life is not easy" has the will of revolution, the soil of revolution exists, and those with vested interests naturally panic.


    It seems that these revolutionary events occurred in isolation. In fact, more than 90% of the revolutions in them are inseparable from international forces.


    Maybe everyone did not plan the rebellion directly, but supported the revolutionary organizations, spread the revolutionary ideas, and provided asylum to the revolutionaries. These were all done by the hooligans.


    Of course, small countries are also involved. It''s just that the range of action is smaller, mainly to do thought output.


    After the Great Revolution of 1848, European countries learned their lessons and settled for a period of time. However, they did not expect that they would now resurface.


    Franz was not qualified to blame others on this issue, and Austria did not do less of a similar thing.


    At least the unrest in Britain and France had the credit of the Vienna government. Without Austria''s participation, continental Europe would not have been so lively.


    ...


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 Chapter 744： Strategic railway plan

    Humans are good at reflection, especially after experiencing "cutting pain." The intensifying revolutionary wave made the rulers aware of the danger.


    Austrian cultural traditions tend to be conservative, with little loss in the economic crisis, relatively mild social conflicts, and less affected by revolutionary waves.


    Several outbreaks of turmoil in the country have involved international forces, the public''s willingness to revolution is not high, and the sense of crisis in the Vienna government is not too strong.


    While Franz was still considering whether to hold an international conference, Napoleon IV had issued a call to European countries.


    There is no way, the revolutionary enthusiasm of the French people is too high. Just a gunpowder barrel, a little Mars, can trigger a revolution.


    According to incomplete statistics, from the beginning of a shot in Lyon to the present, there have been 116 rebellions and riots in France, more than the total of other parts of Europe.


    Not to mention processions and strikes. Strikes have occurred in almost every French city. As long as God gives face, there will be demonstrations on the streets of Paris.


    With a deep understanding of the situation in France, Franz understood the urgency of Napoleon IV to convene an international conference.


    The revolutionary shrine is really not blowing. In recent times, the people of Paris seem to have fallen in love with the revolution, a meaningful activity that riots almost two or three times a week.


    Fortunately, the French ruling class stood on the same stand when it came to suppressing the rebellion, or the Palace of Versailles would have to change its host again.


    Several financial consortia in Paris have provided 1.5 billion francs to the French government to suppress the insurgency and stabilize the domestic situation. Money bought the army, and Napoleon IV barely stabilized the situation.


    Judging from the current situation, the three big hooligans still stabbed each other, and France must be the first to collapse.


    Victory is in sight, but Franz has to close it. It is true that Austria is suppressing the French competitor, but this does not include the promotion of the French revolution.


    The revolution is full of too much uncertainty. At this time in France, the revolution is successful. Who knows if it will spread to all Europe?


    There is no accident. European countries including Austria have responded to Napoleon IV''s call.


    After preliminary consultation, it was decided that, on April 15, 1882, an international "reactionary" coalition meeting would be held in Paris.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, Economic Conference


    Minister of Railways Salteren: "In light of the current economic situation in the country, the Ministry of Railways has decided to launch a strategic railway network plan in advance.


    The main lines are: the Arabian Peninsula Railway, the Middle East Railway, the Central American North-South Railway, the South-Ocean Railway, and the Central Austrian-African Railway.


    Considering special circumstances, the Trans-Arab Peninsula Railway and the Middle East Railway will be constructed in sections, and some areas with poor geographical conditions will be temporarily suspended, and construction will be carried out after the technology is mature.


    Our colonies in the Nanyang region are all islands. Railway construction must inevitably be carried out according to the terrain of the islands. At present, the key areas are Lanfang Autonomous Province and New Guinea Island.


    In particular, the Lanfang Autonomous Province has become the economic center of the Nanyang region. There is no decent railway, which is a joke.


    The circum-Olympic railway belongs to the African Railway. Due to the limitation of geographical conditions, with our current technology, we cannot guarantee a comprehensive connection.


    The Ministry of Railways is negotiating with the French to see if they can merge with their railways in Egypt.


    Replace ¡®Libya¡ªEgypt¡ªSudan¡ªUganda¡¯ with the original ¡¯Libya-Dade-China-Africa¡¯ railway line.


    If the plan can be successfully implemented, our next step is to build a bridge over the Suez Canal to connect Africa and Eurasia.


    Now the situation in France is very bad. As long as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can cooperate with pressure, the chances of success are very high. "


    With the exception of the Alaska and Patagonia Plateau, the Ministry of Railways'' strategic railway network plan has basically covered Austria''s overseas colonies.


    Theoretically, after the completion of these main railway lines, the Vienna government''s control over overseas colonies will go to another level.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Sir Salteren, your plans are all very good, but in the end the railway around Africa is a bit unreliable.


    France is not a small country. Even if they are in a bad situation, we can exert diplomatic pressure to force the Paris government to make concessions, and troubles will arise in the future. "


    S?ltlen was puzzled: "Why? The railway runs through Africa and Eurasia, which can effectively promote Egypt''s economic development, and the French are also beneficiaries."


    Weissenberg explained patiently: "This is not just a question of economic interests, it also involves strategic security.


    According to the plan of the Ministry of Railways, Egypt will become a transportation hub between the Middle East and Austrian Africa, and it will also fall into our siege network.


    Once the relationship between France and Austria deteriorates or war breaks out, our troops can enter Egypt by rail.


    Under the siege of multiple lines, the French had absolutely no possibility of defending Egypt. If you lose Egypt, you lose the Suez Canal.


    After losing control of the Suez Canal, the French lost more than half of their overseas trade and could basically declare defeat.


    Even if the situation is now in crisis, the French government has chosen to compromise, and because of the strategic security of the country, the French will destroy it. "


    In a sense, Egypt is the lifeline of France. Originally, the French people followed the British, why not get stuck in their necks?


    It''s pretty much the same now. If a certain Faul turns his face, the French must hold Egypt.


    Otherwise, if the Suez Canal is lost, and the Cape of Good Hope is no longer accessible, their lifeline at sea will be cut in half.


    Prime Minister Felix added: "Not only is there a problem with the railways around Africa, but the Nanyang Railway is also in trouble.


    The Lanfang Autonomous Province is a special existence. The central government has never managed them, and naturally there is not much binding.


    If they were not paying taxes every year, I would forget that there is such an autonomous province.


    Just in 1881, the Lanfang Autonomous Province government paid 376.4 million Aegis to the central government. All we need to do is to provide them with security protection.


    This is a stable source of finance. When formulating a policy involving the Lanfang Autonomous Province, the government in principle opposes any policy that may intensify conflicts.


    In order to build a railway in Lanfang Autonomous Province, the Ministry of Railways must obtain the consent of the autonomous provincial government. This is difficult. They are very conservative on the issue of railway construction. "


    There is no way, the Lanfang Autonomous Province has shown too much peace, and there is almost no sense of existence in politics.


    The most engaged with them is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Taxation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for handling international conflicts. The Ministry of Taxation is responsible for collecting taxes.


    There is no need to pay a lot of money to obtain a stable source of rich income. No one does not like it.


    The Vienna government is unwilling to break the current harmonious situation. As long as it can pay taxes on time, without causing trouble, and without causing trouble to the government, other issues will not matter.


    S?ltlen nodded thoughtfully. As a technical bureaucrat, he just didn''t know much about these issues, which did not mean that he was politically innocent.


    The plan could not be implemented, then it was revised. Any major government plan has been amended several times, and only after weighing the interests of all parties, will it be promulgated.


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 Chapter 745： Opportunity of war

    The essence of opening a colony is to make money. For the Austrian government, there are only two types of colonies that are valuable: money making and strategic value.


    There is no doubt that Lanfang Autonomous Province is profitable and also has a certain strategic value.


    The Lanfang Autonomous Province and the rest of the Austrian Nanyang region have jointly established Austria''s regional supremacy in the Nanyang region.


    The Vienna government is not without the voice of the Lanfang Autonomous Province, and the key is that no one can guarantee that after the municipality manages it, it can obtain richer profits.


    The economic value of the Lanfang Autonomous Province to the Vienna government is far more than the 37.64 million Aegis each year.


    Since joining the Austrian system, there are no security threats, and the Lanfang Autonomous Province has quickly entered the fast track of development.


    Perhaps the two neighbors in Spain and the Netherlands did a great job. The Lanfang Autonomous Province became the home base of overseas Chinese businessmen more than a decade ago.


    The massive influx of capital has naturally driven the development of the local economy. If it is not restricted by geographical conditions, the development of Lanfang Autonomous Province will be even better.


    At present, the Lanfang Autonomous Province imports tens of millions of SHIELD industrial and commercial products from Austria every year, and at the same time exports rubber, sago, dried coconut, kaki dyes, west grain flour, pepper, gold and silver and other raw materials.


    If listed separately, the Lanfang Autonomous Province is enough to rank among the top five of all Austria''s trading partners.


    The greater the interests involved, the more cautious the Vienna government will be.


    In the event of a mistake in operation, the situation is turbulent, someone is pried at the foot of the wall, and hegemony in the Nanyang region is lost.


    Driven by interest, the status of the Lanfang Autonomous Province is naturally different, and now it is higher than the colony and lower than the special existence of the state.


    If it weren''t for the local ruling class, which was heavily influenced by tradition and did not like participating in politics, a seat has now been added to the Imperial Parliament.


    Lanfang Autonomous Province is not without people of insight. Some people proposed to build railways more than a decade ago. However, the traditional force is too strong, and the "ancestor''s grave" is really inevitable.


    In addition, the Lanfang Autonomous Province is an island, with developed sea shipping, and not much development in inland areas, and the demand for railways is not great, so it was shelved.


    This also shows from the side that the ruling class garbage in Lanfang Autonomous Province. Originally, these guys were the compradors of the Dutch, and naturally they did not go there.


    Franz didn''t mean to intervene in Lan Fang''s internal affairs. He used people''s money and people for disaster relief. He was a reputable emperor.


    Even in the face of tribute goods every year, Franz is also a supporter of Lanfang autonomy.


    This is not Franz''s greed, but mainly because he understands the traditional culture of the East. If his emperor does not collect money, those guys will cry anxiously.


    In this nasty era, as long as you do n¡¯t engage in anger and anger, you are considered qualified.


    I do n¡¯t know what will be written in the history books in the future. Anyway, now everyone takes what they need, and the cooperation is very happy.


    ...


    Seeing the agreement among the parties, Franz, the arbiter, put forward a new request: "Let''s start with the railway plan, but this is not enough.


    The duration of this economic crisis should be relatively long. To get rid of the crisis, the government must create more jobs while reducing expenditure as much as possible. "


    It is not difficult to reduce expenses and create jobs, and it is not easy to balance the two.


    The construction plan of the Vienna government is essentially to better develop the economy, and investment projects must also consider profitability.


    If the time is postponed to twenty years, Franz can upgrade the road and build a highway.


    Not now. Cars were just born a short time ago. People''s main means of transportation is carriages.


    A horse-drawn carriage on a concrete road?


    I think it''s very emotional, the problem is a waste horse! It''s so hard that horseshoes won''t last long.


    Building a water conservancy project?


    This thing has been built in the previous several economic crises. It has not started yet, and it has no economic value.


    Not only are these projects completed, but even the city''s upgrading and reconstruction are basically completed. These issues need not be considered for at least thirty years.


    Austria''s European continent is so big, and the infrastructure has been built for so many years, there is nothing to toss.


    The area of ??Africa is large enough. Unfortunately, the population is limited and there is not enough demand. Government investment must also consider economic returns, and it is impossible to build blindly.


    This is a problem that a country will inevitably face after it has developed to a certain extent, but Austria has faced it earlier.


    Prime Minister Felix: "The domestic infrastructure is gradually improving, and the days when the government invests in infrastructure to boost the economy cannot continue forever.


    It is possible that in a long period of time in the future, our economic growth will slow down. It is expected that the next period of rapid economic growth will be after the completion of the African localization strategy.


    For the sake of long-term development, we must now launch as many long-term, sustainable projects as possible. "


    This is a fact. At present, the major domestic projects in Austria, namely the canal plan and the hydropower station plan, have already been started, and it is naturally impossible to come again.


    After a pause, Prime Minister Felix went on to say, "In the past few years, the technology of internal combustion engines has developed rapidly, showing great potential in many fields, and may even replace steam engines.


    If this happens, then oil will replace coal as the most important industrial raw material.


    The only question is whether the oil output can meet the demand. From the current situation, the world''s crude oil production is very scarce.


    Especially in continental Europe, no large oil fields have been found. Although we have the traditional oil-producing region of Ploiesti, we imported 110,000 tons of crude oil from the Russian Empire last year.


    This number looks very inconspicuous. Calculated based on the current international oil prices, but a few hundred thousand aegis.


    But just three years ago, we were a crude oil exporter. In just three years, domestic demand for crude oil has increased by at least 200,000 tons.


    According to scientists'' estimates, our demand for oil will double in five years, and double again in ten years. The crude oil gap in the market will reach millions of tons.


    Many scientists in the energy field have issued warnings to the government on the energy crisis. To solve this problem, the government organized an oil exploration team.


    In general, it has been a good harvest. Many oilfields have been discovered in the local area. Unfortunately, the output is not high.


    The biggest gain was the discovery of a large oil field downstream of the two river basins, with reserves exceeding the sum of all local oil fields.


    After analysis by geologists, the two river basins believed that a large amount of oil might be buried, and the government sent an exploration team to verify.


    The recent discovery of oil at the border between the Ottoman Empire and Persia confirms this speculation. As the area is not under our control, no further exploration was done due to safety considerations. "


    I don''t need to talk about the latter, the meaning is very obvious. If I am out of the control range, I will find a way to get it within my control range.


    Oil cannot be moved underground, so Austria can only expand its control. This is the consistent style of the powers.


    Frankly, Franz never thought that Austria would run out of oil, and he never cared about it.


    There are also many things about the emperor, and unimportant things must be ignored. At present, Austria''s sphere of influence has covered half of the world''s oil reserves. Isn''t it a joke to be short of oil?


    However, this joke really happened. No oil was found in Africa, only a small part of the oil in the Middle East was revealed. After realizing the importance of oil, it is inevitable for the Vienna government to plan ahead.


    Then the Ottoman Empire is going to be a tragedy. There was a deep hatred of blood, but now it is guilty of guilt. Who is unlucky?


    Franz was eloquent, and it was a matter of time before the Ottoman Empire began. The energy crisis just provides an opportunity to shut up anti-war factions in the government.


    The Prime Minister Felix did not directly say that he would start a war, but the "sustainable, long-lasting" project, plus the repeated emphasis on the importance of oil, have already given the answer.


    Compared to investing in other projects, launching a war against the Ottoman Empire is indeed the most economically valuable.


    The most important thing is that the opportunity is rare. The European continent is in the tide of revolution, and all countries are busy fighting the fire.


    I''m too busy taking care of myself, who cares about the Ottoman Empire?


    By this time, no one can stop the footsteps of war. Even if there is no opportunity for oil, there are other reasons.


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 Chapter 746： Undercurrent

    War is not something that can be fought. "The soldiers and horses are not moved, the forage is first; the war is not started, and the diplomacy is first."


    The political pattern of the continent''s multinational continents determines the importance of diplomacy.


    The role of diplomacy has emerged before the Vienna government has the confidence to confront all European countries at the same time.


    Not all countries are required to support Austria in launching this war, at least to ensure that most countries do not object.


    That ¡¯s all for small nations, most of them are grass. For them, Austria is already strong, and it doesn''t matter how strong it is.


    As long as they do not harm their own interests, even if they are upset, they will at least verbally condemn them.


    The countries that really have the right to speak are the three major hooligans of Britain, France, and Russia. Spain, the far-reaching Nordic Federation, and the German Federal Empire next door can barely count a third of the votes.


    How to deal with these countries has become the most important task of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "The turbulent situation on the European continent is very beneficial to our next move.


    The French government has been plagued by the revolution, and is now overwhelmed.


    At the cost of not supporting the Italian Independence Movement and the French Revolutionary Party, in exchange for the acquiescence of the Paris government, we are very likely to succeed in this operation.


    Spain has always followed the pace of the French internationally, and as long as the French government does not object, most of them will not take the lead.


    Even if the German Federation does not support us, it will not oppose it. We can preach nationalism, emphasize the hatred between the German people and the Ottoman Empire, and get their support is not difficult.


    The Nordic federations are so far apart that this war will not involve their interests. Moreover, we secured a loan from the Nordic Federation for the Russians.


    If they still need us to provide security for this loan, they will not stand on our opposites.


    The most troublesome are Britain and Russia. It is basically impossible to obtain the support of the British government. We do not have so many benefits to exchange.


    The foreign ministry''s next focus will be on the Russians. If we can make some concessions or cede part of the Ottoman Empire to the Russians, the Tsarist government should not refuse. "


    The core of diplomacy is interest, and now it is time for interest exchange. As long as the bid is high enough, there is nothing to buy.


    Looking at the map of the Near East on the wall, Franz pondered for a moment and made a decision: "If the Russians would send troops together, then the east would be bounded by the Arakus River and the Asia Minor Peninsula by the Anatolian Plateau. .


    If the Tsarist government is unwilling to send troops and only supports us diplomatically, then they can only obtain territories north of the Greater Caucasus, and the Asia Minor Peninsula will not have their share. "


    Undoubtedly, no matter which way of distribution, the biggest benefit that Austria has taken away is no longer "the two countries divide Ottoman equally."


    The reality is so cruel, the benefits are always equal to the strength. Franz''s price is also based on the Russians'' own strength.


    Especially in the first option, the two countries share the Ottoman Empire together. The seemingly fair and reasonable bid is actually a mischief.


    Looking at the border line drawn by Franz, we know that Russia and Austria have always been good-neighborly and friendly. If one day the two countries turn their faces, there will be holes everywhere.


    The Russian Balkan Peninsula and the Asia Minor Peninsula were all directly exposed to the Austrian front and would soon fall.


    This is determined jointly by geographical location and strength. It seems that they are connected with the Russian Empire, but that is only a geographical connection.


    There is a mountain barrier in the middle, the railway is not expected, and the traffic is completely on the Black Sea.


    As soon as Constantinople was lost and the Austrian Navy entered the Black Sea, the lifeline was cut off.


    Even if the Russians kept Constantinople useless, the Black Sea Fleet was gone.


    Austrian land can be easily pushed to any port on the Black Sea coast, and a dozen submarines can be used to reach the Black Sea.


    Modern warfare fought logistically. Once the army lost its logistical supplies, it would be nothing.


    In a sense, this is a huge trap. The greater the strength of the tsarist government in these areas, the greater the losses it will pay.


    ...


    Paris, since the news that European countries are convening an international conference here to jointly curb the spread of revolutionary ideas, the situation has become overwhelming.


    Hundreds of thousands of Parisians took to the streets to protest the government''s collusion with international reactionary powers and plot to persecute the revolution.


    The protests of the people were clearly transmitted to the Palace of Versailles, and the whole person of Napoleon IV became stunned, as if suddenly twenty years old.


    There is no way. Every day, a group of people are arguing outside. This kind of mental damage is really unbearable for ordinary people.


    Mobilize troops to disperse the parade? This had no effect, it had just dissipated and gathered again in a while.


    The most important thing is that people are legally protesting, and the government has no right to suppress it until it has acted aggressively.


    It was not that Napoleon IV obeyed the rules, mainly because he had no confidence in his heart. He was afraid of intensifying contradictions and did not dare to order repression.


    At present, the French government is suppressing all the extremists who have launched a rebellion. The protesters are not among them and they cannot be suppressed.


    According to incomplete statistics, in recent times, at least one-third of people in France have participated in demonstrations.


    Throwing the documents in his hands, Napoleon IV growled angrily, "Who can tell me, when is this day?


    The emperor''s temper is getting worse and worse, this is the clearest feeling for everyone. No matter how bad your temper is, you still have to work normally.


    "Her Majesty, just now received news from Vienna that the Austrians are planning to invade the Ottoman Empire."


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "My foreign minister, such a trivial matter, you just have to do it. Don''t bother me!"


    "Austrian invasion of Ottoman" has also become a trivial matter. If this standard is followed, it is estimated that there will be no major incidents internationally.


    Terence Burkin reminded his head stubbornly: "His Majesty, this is an extraordinary, not ordinary war. The Austrians wanted to swallow the Ottoman Empire in one go.


    Once their plan was completed, in addition to the lack of Constantinople, it was an Eastern Roman Empire. The impact on us is very great. "


    The impact is indeed very large. If Austria had annexed the Ottoman Empire, the impact would be even more terrible than the revival of the Eastern Roman Empire.


    At least in the history of the Eastern Roman Empire, the territory did not extend to Central Europe, and there were no colonial empires throughout the world.


    Napoleon IV smiled and shook his head with a bitter smile: "Even so, what can it do. In our current situation, do you think there is still the ability to interfere?


    Otherwise you go out and say to the people: In order to keep the Ottoman Empire, send troops to fight Austria and see what they will do.


    As for the problem that Austria may be bigger, let the **** Englishman have a headache! "


    Terence Bulkin was over and over again. He hadn''t lived enough, and didn''t want to go out for excitement.


    In Paris, where anti-war and revolutionary trends are strong, the government dared to send troops to fight Ottoman wars. Isn''t that forcing everyone to revolution?


    Since there is nothing you can do, just let it go. After a series of social beatings, Napoleon IV has matured and is pragmatic.


    ...


    As time goes by, the time is getting closer to the Paris International Conference, and the situation in Paris has become more tense.


    In the evening, dozens of people had gathered in an ordinary farmhouse in the suburbs.


    A bearded middle-aged person took the lead in speaking: "From the current situation, the Bonaparte government is probably not compromising.


    If the Paris International Conference is successfully held and these monarchs in Europe collude, the success rate of our revolution will be even lower. "


    A young man who was angry with a book slammed the table: "Can''t wait any longer. Now revolutionary thinking has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The Kubitabang dynasty of the people has been long, and the time for revolution is ripe.


    It seemed to be aware that the atmosphere was wrong, and the organizers of the meeting hurriedly calmed down, "Little Rove, have something to say, don''t be so excited.


    Our preparation is not enough. Except for its influence in the National Guard, other troops have no time to penetrate.


    Without the support of the army, it is almost impossible to complete the revolution. "


    Although a bit cruel, this is the truth. Regimes come out of the barrel of a gun, without the support of the army, and wanting an armed revolution to seize power is a matter of fact.


    Xiaonov countered: "Mr. Fei Juning, this is not the case.


    The revolutionary wave did not come easily. The last revolutionary wave that swept across Europe was in 1848.


    If this opportunity is missed, no one knows when the next revolutionary wave will appear.


    Without the support of the big environment, even with our own strength, even if we are fully prepared, we cannot fight back from the monarchy.


    At this time, we have reached the point where we have to fight. When the Paris International Conference is over, the monarchy is united, and it is too late to take action. "


    ...


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 Chapter 747： Paris Commune

    On the same day as the international conference on April 15, 1882, a number of French revolutionary organizations jointly launched an uprising, proclaiming the socialist Bronchi as the leader.


    The insurgents captured the police station, seized the city defense arsenal, controlled the embassy area, and swept most of Paris.


    The fire reached Versailles, and Napoleon IV flew out of Paris with the Palace Guard overnight. The remote control command remained loyal to the emperor''s army to suppress the rebellion.


    After receiving this news, Franz was stunned. The first reaction after waking up was: When did the Revolutionary Party''s combat effectiveness become so powerful? Is the French government paperless?


    No one can answer this question. As in previous Paris revolutions, as long as the first shot is successful, it can quickly sweep the city.


    The Revolutionary Army occupied Paris, and this international conference became a joke.


    During the day, we were still discussing how to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas. At night, we fell into the hands of the Revolutionary Party. It is estimated that the representatives participating in the meeting are now very aggressive.


    In the end, after experiencing strong winds and waves, Franz quickly recovered and asked with concern: "How many troops can Napoleon IV control, and is there the ability to suppress the rebellion?"


    "Not sure!" Foreign Minister Weissenberg shook his head and gave a negative answer. Then he explained: "Except for the first division, the second division, the third division, and the seventh division, these armed forces can be determined to support the emperor, but the other positions are temporarily unknown.


    The Paris Revolution has just happened. Everyone is not ready for thought. It is estimated that many people will wait and see the situation first, and will not express their position for the time being.


    Ignoring the army that did not take a stand, the army controlled by Napoleon IV still had the advantage and the Paris Revolution was successful because the army loyal to the emperor was not in Paris.


    The seventh division is suppressing the Lyon rebellion, the first and second divisions are suppressing the Italian Independence Movement, and the third division is stationed outside Paris.


    On the same day as the Paris Revolution broke out, a rebellion broke out in Gones in the suburbs, only five hours earlier, and the main force of the Third Division was sent out to suppress it.


    Most of the city defense forces staying in Paris were natives of Paris. They sympathized with the revolution. After the outbreak of the rebellion, the city defense forces did not send troops to suppress it in time.


    The success of the Paris Revolution is full of coincidence, as if someone was manipulating behind it, deliberately creating opportunities for the rebels.


    It is said that the flames of war reached Versailles, and Napoleon IV was only informed of the rebellion.


    Having the ability to mobilize the army and intercept news, it must have considerable strength in the government and the army.


    The French Revolutionary Party has not yet been able to penetrate this point. It is capable and motivated to do so, most of which are the restoration forces of the Orleans and Bourbons. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead and walked to the window to look into the distance. Now he had to squeeze a sweat for Napoleon IV.


    There are revolutionary parties looting outside, the government also has the former royal restoration forces pulling back the hind legs, and consortium forces that may fall down at any time.


    In such a complicated situation, it is not easy to secure a throne. It can be said that this is the hottest throne in the world.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Not so serious. There are also conflicts within the Revolutionary Party. At least ten power groups control Paris.


    There was also a lot of restoration forces in the royalist party. On the issue of overthrowing the Bonaparte rule, they reached an agreement and reluctantly united.


    When it comes to the political system and the distribution of benefits, the original allies become the enemy.


    Perhaps under pressure from government forces, they will not turn their heads for the time being, but they cannot be expected to work closely together.


    Napoleon IV has now left Paris, and with the prestige of his father Napoleon III, plus the gold yuan under his control, it is not difficult to obtain military support.


    If nothing unexpected happens, I think that in less than a month, the Paris Revolution will end. "


    From the standpoint of Franz, "optimist vs pessimist" naturally hopes that Napoleon IV can suppress the rebellion as soon as possible.


    As for "manipulating in secret, letting the Revolutionary Party and the government keep killing and messing up France." Just think about it, there is no feasibility at all.


    This is determined by the special national conditions of France. The three royal families split the most powerful royalist faction, which caused the government to lose its ability to fight for a long time.


    In other words: As long as Napoleon IV did not suppress the rebellion within a short period of time, the Bonaparte dynasty was over.


    It doesn''t matter if you change to another dynasty. Franz doesn''t care which dynasty is in power in France, but if the French regime falls into the hands of the Revolutionary Party, it will not work.


    With such a successful precedent, the tide of European revolution must not reach a new height. Don''t want to attack Ottoman at that time, too busy to extinguish the fire.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz made the decision: "It''s best to do this, but we still have to plan for the worst.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated with Britain and Russia. Presumably, they did not want to see the situation in France out of control. When necessary, they could organize interference in the coalition forces. "


    "Europe is the root." Franz had never recognized it before, and now he has to admit that it still makes sense.


    As a European country, whatever the core of its strategy, it has to be affected by the situation in Europe.


    On the surface, civil strife broke out in France, and now Austria''s troops to unify the German region are the best choice.


    However, so many politicians in the Vienna government have not proposed this plan.


    Obviously, things are not so simple. Now the German region is also surging, and waves of revolution follow one another.


    At this time, sending troops to unify the German region is equivalent to introducing the revolutionary wave into Austria. For a long time to come, the Vienna government must sort out the internal contradictions of the children.


    When you open the map, you know that Austria''s strategic situation is not good at all. It can be described as a powerful enemy looking around.


    To the east is a greedy fur bear, to the west there is a courageous cousin France, to the south is the vengeance of the Ottoman Empire, and if the German region is unified, the north will face the Nordic Federation and Britain.


    On the surface, Lansi is in civil strife, the Russians are still licking wounds, and Austria has the ability to start first, which can solve the threat in advance.


    However, France and Russia are both big countries. They can''t die at one time, and one day they will recover. With the power of hatred, everyone will fall into long-term confrontation.


    Politics is not simply a game of distinguishing between friends and foes. There is no eternal friend or foe between nations. In the face of interests, the relationship between "friends and foes" may be reversed at any time.


    If a country blindly wages war on others because of potential threats from its neighbors, then the days of universal enemies are not far off.


    The Vienna government chose the Ottoman Empire as a breakthrough. In addition to its strategic needs, the big reason is that they are relatively weak, can slap to death, and can solve the problem once and for all.


    ...


    Tours, this ancient city, has once again become the political center of France after the Renaissance.


    After fleeing Paris, Napoleon IV rushed to Tour in one breath, and it became the temporary office of the French Empire government.


    Frankly speaking, the Bonaparte dynasty is quite popular. Napoleon far away was the pride of France, and Napoleon III the closest was also a hero of France.


    Although Napoleon IV did not have any great achievements, he did not have any bad deeds. The ordinary people did not have much dislike for him.


    The endless rebellions in China do not mean that everyone is trying to rebel. Many rebellions are caused by capitalists.


    In the midst of the economic crisis, the hoarding of hoarding and price hikes forced the people at the bottom to survive, and they jumped out of rebellion.


    Among the many insurgency incidents in France, a large part of them were crowded up to grab food, and the people were dispersed after they were robbed.


    The revolutionary ideology is strong only in Paris, and in small and medium cities such as Tours, the revolutionary enthusiasm of the people is not so high.


    The best evidence is that Napoleon IV was warmly welcomed by the residents of Tours. Of course, this has nothing to do with the news of the Paris Revolution, and it has a certain relationship.


    "Did the Fifth and Sixth Divisions start?" Napoleon IV asked


    Secretary of the Army Luskinia Hafez replied: "The fifth division was opened yesterday morning, and the sixth division also departed this morning. They will arrive in Paris in a maximum of three days to suppress the rebellion."


    Hearing the news, Napoleon IV was relieved. The army''s willingness to accept orders meant that the situation had not reached the point where it could not be cleaned up.


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 Chapter 748： Debt extension

    At the Royal Palace of Berlin, Frederick III felt only great pressure. Affected by the war, after the outbreak of the economic crisis, the Kingdom of Prussia fell into the Great Depression early.


    The Berlin government has been able to support it until now, by flipping the table and gaining a sum of money.


    The overturning of the table was also costly. Despite Frederick III''s decisive measures and the timely restoration of production, the government''s fiscal revenue was still greatly affected.


    If that''s the case, that''s fine, and it will always recover in a few days.


    The rain in the house had been rained in a row, and the factories had just been allocated. When everyone was preparing to roll up their sleeves, the economic crisis that swept the globe came.


    A large number of products are piled up, but they cannot be sold. The officers and men who got the factory must of course find the government to solve the problem.


    There was not enough market, and Frederick III could not become a market. There is overcapacity throughout Europe, and the two big hooligans in Britain and Austria are playing with dumping.


    As a result, the prices of industrial and commercial products are now lower than the production costs of Prussian enterprises. Not only is the price incomparable, but the quality of Prussian products is far worse.


    The Berlin government and the British creditors have an agreement. In theory, they can use industrial and commercial products to settle the debt. Unfortunately, the pricing power is in the hands of the British.


    For example, the British now make a 30% discount with reference to the wholesale price in the international market. After comprehensive quality assessment and deduction, it is the final pricing.


    According to British pricing, the price of most goods is less than half of the production cost.


    "Selling" is a blood loss. This loss cannot yet be borne by the producer. Otherwise, there will be one factory in the country and all of them will go bankrupt.


    This is absolutely unacceptable to the Berlin government, and now these factory owners are the cornerstones of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    It was difficult to buy it with economic benefits, and the Junker aristocracy accepted the disarmament. Now they smashed their rice bowl. That was the dead government.


    The wave of the European revolution is so turbulent that the Kingdom of Prussia can remain stable because employment has been preserved.


    The factories are all workers'' own, and naturally there is no unemployment. In order to appease people, the Berlin government assures everyone that the cost is the lowest.


    When the economy is operating normally, this commitment is naturally no problem. Businesses want to make money. No one will intentionally produce a bunch of slow-moving products and throw them to the government for trouble.


    It''s different now. The economic crisis has erupted. The market is terribly messed up. Enterprises can''t make money at all.


    According to the agreement, now that everyone''s products cannot be sold, the Berlin government has an obligation to help them deal with them at cost.


    Prussia has no colonies. To dump goods, it must compete with European countries.


    From a purely economic perspective, British pricing is reasonable. Prussian industrial and commercial products are indeed not competitive, and they can only play price wars.


    The European continent should not count on it. Due to the impact of the economic crisis, most Europeans are poor. Unless it is just a commodity, it is difficult to find a market.


    For many people, the commodity that was just needed at this time was food. Unfortunately, the Prussian thing was not enough to eat, and exports did not exist.


    These industrial and commercial products of poor quality can only be dumped overseas. There is no doubt that Prussia does not have the ability to carry out global dumping, and they cannot enter most overseas markets.


    There are only a few countries with relatively complete commercial networks and the ability to dump in most parts of the world.


    They are British, Austrian, French, Western, Dutch, and Portuguese. These six countries have a common feature-the colonial empire.


    Among them, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal are all declining, commercial networks are still there, but there are not many colonies, and they cannot digest Prussia''s industrial capacity.


    There are many French colonies, but the market is not large, and domestic capitalists are not enough to divide up. Naturally, it is impossible to let Prussian goods enter.


    Austria''s colonies have developed well and the market is relatively complete. Unfortunately, Austria''s own industrial capacity is huge and there are no excess markets.


    Moreover, even if Prussian goods are put in, they will not be able to sell in the face of competition from Austrian goods.


    The British have the most colonies, the market is relatively abundant, and internal competition is not so fierce. It can be said that it is the only choice for Prussia.


    In this context, the British naturally have to lower prices. While exporting industrial raw materials to Prussia, and accepting Prussian industrial and commercial products to pay off debts, it seems that it is helping the Berlin government. It is Prussia that is working for them in vain.


    It''s not just working in vain. Now the British have gone one step further and want the Prussian kingdom to work at a loss.


    Frederick III now feels like: Fortunately, after working hard for a year, he did not earn a penny at the end of the year, and owed a debt.


    He just couldn''t refuse, or else he lost his job, and the mortgage, credit card, and ¡« ß are all coming together, that is just ...


    Life is always going to pass, "blood loss" is always better than "blood loss". The price reduction can only be recognized, and the Berlin government had to bravely bear the loss.


    Frederick III looked forward to asking: "What''s the situation, did the British agree to a debt extension?"


    There is no way. The Kingdom of Prussia lacks resources and must import industrial raw materials. Everyone does not recognize Mark. This requires the consumption of foreign exchange.


    The in-kind agreement with the British is not to say that it is enough to throw the goods to creditors. The Berlin government is not so aggressive.


    Most of the Prussian creditors are banks and financial institutions. These people are all financial and have no interest in international merchandise trade.


    The truth is that Prussia sold industrial and commercial products to British capitalists in exchange for foreign exchange. After deducting costs, the rest of the money was used to repay debt.


    The role of the "agreement" is that the British government also put Prussian goods in. Otherwise, under the free trade system, the sales scope of Prussian goods is limited to the British mainland. You don''t need to know and know that it will not be sold at all.


    Now that prices have plummeted, the sales prices of goods are not enough for the cost of industrial raw materials, and they have made a loss-making sale. Naturally, the Berlin government has not repaid its debt.


    Foreign Minister Fredman''s face suddenly sank: "We have tried everything and even received the support of the London government, and the negotiation failed.


    The impact of the economic crisis on Britain is greater than we expected, and banks are now short of money.


    One of our creditors, Garritt Bank, went bankrupt during the negotiations because of a broken funding chain. "


    Creditors are also short of money, which is a big problem. Especially in the case of Garritt Bank, because of their broken capital chain, they are even less likely to agree to debt extension.


    Frederick III sighed deeply and asked the Minister of Finance: "How much foreign currency do we have now and how long can we support it under normal debt payments?"


    The Minister of Finance Owitz frowned and replied: "The situation is very bad. Now our total foreign exchange value is about 7.56 million pounds, including 3.54 million pounds, 5.86 million shields, 8 million francs ...


    Theoretically, if no other expenses are incurred and only used to pay debts, it can support up to seven months.


    In practice, this is impossible. We must import industrial raw materials, machinery, and agricultural products to meet domestic production and living needs. "


    Foreign exchange is in and out. Normally, with the export of industrial and commercial products, the balance of payments is still achieved.


    After all, domestic industrial raw materials and labor costs do not need to pay foreign exchange, and the problem can be solved with the mark.


    7.656 million pounds equivalent to 56.04 tons of gold, is a well-deserved huge sum in this era, exceeding the total gold reserves of many countries.


    If there is no foreign debt to be repaid, for a small country, so much foreign exchange reserves will be enough to make a small life very nourishing.


    Unfortunately, if not, the Kingdom of Prussia has huge foreign debts to be repaid. This huge sum is only enough to pay seven months of debt.


    In fact, it can''t last that long. Due to the decline in export commodity prices, the Kingdom of Prussia has entered an era of trade deficit.


    Unless the creditors are willing to accept Mark''s payment, it is impossible for the Berlin government to pay its debts on time.


    ...


    After receiving a call from the Berlin government for help, Franz''s first reaction was to encourage the Prussians to settle accounts.


    As soon as this idea came out, it seemed as if it had fallen into the magic barrier and could not linger.


    "What would happen if the Berlin government defaulted?"


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg''s face changed slightly: "His Majesty, Prussia''s economy is heavily affected by the British, and the Berlin government does not have the ability to default on its debts.


    If the Berlin government defaults, the British will only need to trade sanctions against them, or Prussia will collapse in half a year. "


    This is the fact that when the Royal Navy seals the coastline, the Kingdom of Prussia will fall into the dilemma of lack of industrial raw materials and lack of products.


    Of course, they can also go by land and bypass from neighboring countries, but this cost is enough to bring any business into bankruptcy.


    Felix retorted on the contrary: "Not necessarily! Ordinarily the British may do this to kill chickens and tamarins.


    But now it is different, the wave of European revolution is intensifying.


    The French Revolutionary Party has occupied Paris, and the situation in the Kingdom of Prussia is very bad. There is the possibility of a revolution at any time.


    As long as the British are not prepared to collect debts from the Revolutionary Party, the Kingdom of Prussia cannot be finished.


    Now the Berlin government is really insolvent, and debt default is a matter of time, and the London government should be prepared.


    As long as the Berlin government does not directly announce the debt settlement and find a reasonable excuse for debt extension, the British government will not take extreme measures.


    The Berlin government lends money to banks, financial institutions, and speculators. Although the influence of these interest groups in the United Kingdom is large, they have not reached the point of making decisions for the government.


    It is impossible for the British Government to ignore the overall national strategy for their benefit. Without the support of the government, these people would have nothing to do with the Kingdom of Prussia.


    If the situation in Europe deteriorates further, the Berlin government can also negotiate conditions with the British to seek some debt relief. "


    It is not yet after World War II that the aristocratic group is in its heyday. The consortium wants to control the government is simply a dream.


    The French revolution was already scary. If the Prussian revolution were to succeed again, the wave of European revolutions would no longer be controllable.


    Although Britain is lonely overseas, the tide of revolution has not let them go.


    Britain and France have exported each other for many years, and they cannot survive alone as the revolution spreads.


    ...


    On May 1, 1882, a massive anti-hunger campaign broke out in the Kingdom of Prussia. Countless people took to the streets to ask the government to import more food to solve the domestic food shortage.


    After the anti-hunger campaign broke out, the Berlin government responded very quickly and helped the international community in the shortest possible time.


    At the same time, repaying foreign debts consumed a large amount of foreign exchange, and did not have the money to buy food, on the grounds that the debtors were requested to defer payment of debts.


    No doubt, it''s not like a "request", it''s more like a notice.


    At the time of the request, the Berlin government had suspended debt payments in May.


    It was announced that the debt repayment funds in May were used to purchase food to solve the domestic food shortage.


    Most of the Prussian creditors are concentrated in Britain and France, holding a total of 95.4% of the Berlin government''s external debt.


    Once the two major creditors of Britain and France are settled, it can be said that all creditors have been settled, and the British people can be said to be accurate.


    The French are very busy right now, and the civil war has broken out. For a while, this trivial matter was ignored.


    Is there a famine in the Kingdom of Prussia?


    It depends on what the British think!


    If the London government accepted this, then the kingdom of Prussia would "really" famine.


    If the London government did not agree with this statement, there would be no famine in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    Politics only needs to weigh the pros and cons, and the truth is not important.


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 Chapter 749： 1867 eyeball effect

    "Find out, is the true purpose of the Austrians?" Prime Minister Glaston asked


    After Prussia announced the debt extension, the London government suspected of going to Austria for the first time, and an investigation revealed what role the Vienna government played.


    There is no way to keep such things secret. Austria does not jump out and cheer up. The Berlin government does not have the courage to do so.


    Foreign Minister Granville George Leverson-Gower: "In the clear, the Austrians wanted to alienate our relationship with Prussia, and they have succeeded.


    Our intelligence personnel have found that the rail traffic in Austria has skyrocketed in recent times, and in-depth investigations have found that a large number of strategic materials are converging to the ports.


    The Austrians seemed to be preparing for a war, but their troops did not move abnormally, and they should not be heading for France. "


    After the outbreak of the Paris Revolution, the London government closely followed the movements of Austria, for fear that the European balance would be broken if they were not careful.


    In terms of interests, France and Austria have fought for many years about continental hegemony. Now that France is ill, Austria has enough motivation to lay down.


    However, France is not a soft persimmon, even if civil strife broke out, it is not easy to mess with. Without adequate preparation, Austria cannot do it blindly.


    Looking at the map of the world, Gladstone nodded, and thoughtfully, "There is no military mobilization, so Austria''s target for this time should not be great.


    The Vienna system has just been established. The Austrians will not hit their own faces. This war is mostly outside Europe.


    Far East, South America, Near East, or African colonial contention, do you think the Austrians want to attack somewhere? "


    Colonial Minister Primrose analyzed: "The possibilities in the Far East are not high, and Austria''s limited strength over there is not their strategic focus.


    The odds are also very small in South America, and the Panamanian independence movement is progressing smoothly, unless they are prepared to swallow the Republic of Colombia in one go, otherwise there is no need to increase investment.


    It is possible for the Near East and African colonies to compete. Ottoman is the hatred of the Habsburgs. Franz has repeatedly stated in public that he wants to eliminate this ...


    The core of Fao''s colonization is all on the African continent. The two countries jealous of each other''s strengths, coupled with geographical constraints, there has been no large-scale conflict, and the Vienna government has the motive to fail.


    I think they are even more suspicious of Egypt. It is always possible to attack the Ottoman Empire, and the chance to seize the Suez Canal may be this time.


    France was tough on the outside and offended many people in the colonial struggle. After the outbreak of the civil war, many countries have made small moves, including that we also want to take a share.


    No war has erupted, and that lacks a leader. If Austria takes the lead, the feast of the French colonies will break out.


    France, which had lost its overseas colonies, would not be able to threaten Austria''s strength anymore, even after the civil war ended. "


    France and Austria manage the Suez Canal. There is no way, it does not mean that everyone does not want to monopolize.


    This time is different from the past, and now has the power to dominate the Suez Canal. As long as the Egyptian region is taken down, the Austrian Asian-African colony is even connected, and there is no fear of peeping.


    Foreign Minister George countered: "My opinion is exactly the opposite. Judging from the current international situation, Austria has a very low chance of starting the Egyptian region."


    Then he picked up a baton, walked to the hanging world map and pointed out: "Here is Austria. From the map, you can see how bad their strategic position is.


    In recent years, the Vienna government successfully destroyed the Ottoman Empire through diplomatic and military + military strikes, and used the Prussian War to make Prussia complete and the Russians were greatly injured, and the situation gradually improved.


    In the short term, it may be more profitable to seize Egypt and attack the French empire; however, this will worsen the relationship between France and Austria, and France is Austria ¡¯s biggest enemy after the end of the civil war.


    History will repeat the old fact that France and Ottoman jointly formed the anti-Habsburg dynasty. In the interest trend, most Russians will also join.


    In this context, it is difficult for Austria to find allies, and even pro-Austrian German states will most likely lead the anti-Habsburg alliance. "


    With a baton, George drew a circle on the map and pushed harder: "Every enemy is on all sides. Once the war breaks out, Austria will be exhausted. No matter how powerful the country is, it won''t be able to withstand such frustration.


    From a long-term perspective, it is Austria''s most important thing to continue to maintain friendly relations with the French, to take the opportunity to destroy the Ottoman Empire, and to obtain a stable rear. "


    The "strategy" determined by geographical location cannot fool people. The map is there and you can see it at a glance.


    The revival of Austria in the heart of Europe is a miracle in itself.


    Behind this miracle is a series of diplomatic aspects, while maintaining friendly relations with many countries at the same time, creating conditions for revival.


    Needless to say, the discovery of Austria''s plan is of course to destroy it, or else it will live up to its reputation as a "stuck stick".


    ...


    The action of the British was still a step behind. The success of the Paris Revolution provided Austria with courage. The Vienna government has decided to cut the knife and wait for diplomatic results.


    Franz: "Did you find an excuse for war?"


    The key to restricting Austria''s war is no longer the international situation.


    A gunshot in Paris pushed the European revolution to a climax again, and no one dared to take the world by storm, in order to defend the Ottoman Empire and wage a war.


    Not to mention strength. After two strikes in the Near East War, the Ottoman Empire was already greatly injured.


    Now that everything is ready, there is only one "excuse" for war. For this reasonable excuse, Franz''s hair was about to fall out.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "We have control of the Ottoman government''s evidence of the killing of the Amerians, and the victims include 1,867 imperial citizens."


    After that, Weissenberg took out a thick stack of photos from the envelope, which was the picture of the Ottoman soldiers slaughtering.


    If it wasn''t for some familiarity, after reading a few pictures, Franz would almost believe it.


    The photo must be true, and with the photography technology of this year, it is not realistic to want to make a fake.


    It''s just that there may be a slight error in the time of occurrence, which is a few years earlier.


    The point in time is not critical, as long as the content of the photo is true.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz still took out the most impressive "Gatling Strike Refugee": "If it has been published in the newspaper, don''t publish it."


    Weissenberg responded without change: "Her Majesty, please be assured that these photos have not been published.


    If you feel familiar, it may be that the content of the shooting is close, but there are still differences in essence. "


    Franz nodded, he still believed in the eyes of professionals. The task of making war excuses to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rather than to the military, is mainly because of "professionalism."


    Otherwise, there are no soldiers missing or shipwrecking, and such lame excuses cannot be justified.


    Don''t say whether people will believe in the world, even in the country.


    In contrast, the death of thousands of imperial citizens of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was even more shocking.


    Anyway, everyone is dead. The Vienna government says that they are Austrian citizens, so Austrian citizens are nothing more than a question of nationality.


    The numbers are too big to matter. This big number is designed to divert everyone''s attention.


    After shifting everyone''s attention to the number, deep down, they could not help accepting the claims that Austrian citizens were killed in the Ottoman Empire.


    The issue of quantity was a big deal to vindicate them after the war. Replace citizens with "immigrants whose applications are pending approval", lower the number of citizens killed, and let the unscrupulous media lose their rigor.


    Anyway, until the dust is settled, the Vienna government will not state the number of people killed in official documents. Whatever the outside world interprets, feel free to.


    ...


    On April 20, 1882, while the European world was still immersed in the Paris Revolution, a piece of news about the "Ottoman Empire killing Austrian citizens" published by the Balkan Daily broke the situation.


    The number of "1867" Xuanhong attracted melon-eating crowds in one place. Subsequently, several newspapers followed up, but this number has diversified.


    The largest number had exceeded 10,000, and at least only two died. Still, the Ottoman Empire suffered a miscarriage during the slaughter of ethnic minorities in the country.


    The quantity doesn''t matter, anyway, the Austrians are angry. The **** photos have reached everyone''s bottom line, and all sectors of society have demanded that the government punish the Ottoman Empire.


    Affected by this, on April 22, 1882, the Vienna government formally notified the Ottoman Empire to negotiate the massacre.


    The Ottoman government, who didn''t know anything, received the Austrian diplomatic note in a face of persecution, and was confused for a while before responding-bad, dangerous.


    The purpose is to find faults, and the negotiations naturally cannot go smoothly. On April 24, 1882, the Vienna government unilaterally declared the talks broken.


    The reason is: Austria requested an investigation team to conduct field investigations into the Ottoman Empire, which was rejected by the Ottoman government.


    The killing of ethnic minorities exists, and a few Armenian villages were recently destroyed in ethnic conflicts in the country, but this was not the main reason for the Ottoman government''s rejection.


    As long as it can be proven that the Austrian citizens have not been massacred, these things are minor problems, and they will not be scolded for a while, anyway, they have been attacked by European public opinion anyway.


    The problem is that at the same time that the investigation team was dispatched, Austria also requested to send troops for protection, and this number was as high as one division, which could not be tolerated.


    The Russian-Prussian war has proved the airship''s transport capacity. Putting an Austrian infantry division inland was simply suicide.


    The reasons for the rejection were naturally ignored by the Austrian media. The Ottoman Empire were all barbarians. For the safety of the investigation team, they must send troops to protect it!


    Many people?


    There is only one infantry division. As long as there is no ghost in the Ottoman government, it should not be daunted.


    The perspectives of both sides in thinking about the problem are not on the same channel, and the conclusions reached in the end are naturally different.


    After the talks broke down, the voice of revenge inside Austria suddenly rose.


    The voices of the main war factions gradually overwhelmed the anti-war factions, and the atmosphere of the war became more intense.


    ...


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 Chapter 750： Accident

    The incident fermented too quickly, and politicians in various European countries were snoozed. Negotiations broke down so quickly, this is not a card issue at all!


    Under normal circumstances, do not always quarrel for a few months, wait until you are ready for the war, and mobilize the emotions of the people before you officially turn your face?


    Mediation must be mediation, even if it is to brush the sense of existence, you must also show a stand.


    Before the end of April, the Vienna government received diplomatic notes from more than a dozen countries, all calling for calm and peace.


    Perhaps moved by everyone''s sincerity, the Vienna government made a concession and decided to restart the second round of negotiations on April 29, 1882, but the international mediation proposed by each country was declined.


    ...


    Affected by the tense situation in the Near East, Sir Glaston, known as Britain''s greatest prime minister, is now too impatient.


    Gladstone: "You, the situation is already very clear. The Austrian government is determined to wage war, and the massacre is only an excuse for them.


    From a British standpoint, I don''t want to see anything happen that destabilizes the Near East. It is a pity that France is engaged in a civil war and we cannot intervene if we want to interfere.


    What we are discussing today is how to ensure that the interests of Britain are not affected after the situation in the Near East has changed. "


    Foreign Minister George: "It is inevitable that we will be impacted. At least our interests in the Ottoman Empire are destined to be insured.


    If we simply want to make up for the losses caused by the war, we can also exchange benefits with Austria.


    However, I do not recommend it. From the current situation, the defeat of Ottoman is sooner or later.


    What happens next is hard to say. If the Austrians just wanted to seduce Ottoman to transfer domestic conflicts, that''s okay.


    If Austria annexed the Ottoman Empire in one swoop, the threat to us would be too great. "


    After speaking, George got up and walked to the hanging map, and pointed with a smoke gun: "From India, there is only one Persia left."


    This is a real issue that must be addressed squarely. The Ottoman Empire was declining. Persia was worse than Ottoman. It was impossible to count on Persia to block Austria.


    To say "the Vienna government is not interested in India", this statement is probably the Franz letter, anyway, the London government cannot believe it.


    When Austria''s power extended to the Persian Gulf, it caused concern for the London government. It''s just that there is still a sea. Everyone is assured of the Royal Navy.


    It''s different now. To allow Austria to expand all the way, it is necessary to be a neighbor on land. You can''t expect the lobster soldiers to kill the Quartet, to deter the enemy?


    Colonial Minister Primrose complained: "This is simply terrible. In the current situation, the Vienna government has made it clear that it will annex Ottoman and need not doubt their ambitions.


    If we don''t want a war of Indian defense, we must block the Austrians out of the two river basins. "


    The cruel reality is just like Primrose''s mood at this time. As a colonial minister, any issue involving Indian security may bring him irreparable political disaster.


    Foreign Minister George resolutely replied: "No, it''s nothing, and there is worse things to come!


    If the Austrians do not eat alone and pull the Russians to divide up Ottomans, then we will be threatened by two big powers at the same time.


    In the style of the Vienna government, the chance of this happening is very high. Even because of the plan to divide India, the Russian-Olympic League can continue. "


    Besieged by Russia and Austria on land, then nothing needs to be said.


    No country in the world can withstand this level of blow, even if they have been operating in India for a long time.


    Thinking of this terrible result, Gladstone could not be doubted: "Stop supporting the French Revolutionary Party immediately and help Napoleon IV stabilize the domestic situation as soon as possible."


    Britain needs allies, and no one needs them all the time. In the face of a possible Russian-Austrian combination, without a meat shield, they really couldn''t help it.


    Foreign Minister George added: "The French alone are not enough. We must find more allies. The Nordic Federation can also be pulled over. Perhaps now we should accelerate the establishment of North Germany."


    The aftermath of the Russian-Prussian War broke out. After losing the Prussian gold medalist, France alone couldn''t help it.


    ...


    Waves have not settled and waves have risen again.


    Under the influence of the European revolution, Ottoman nationalism also became active.


    After the massacre, Ottoman nationalists felt insulted by their dignity, believing that Austria was interfering in their internal affairs.


    At the critical moment of the resumption of negotiations between the two Austrians, the Ottoman Empire broke out a large anti-imperialist movement.


    Encouraged by the patriotic youth, the people of Ankara held signs to gather in the embassy area to protest.


    This is a small problem. The mentality of the big hooligan is very good. Being protested is a daily operation. The more you go, the more you get used to it.


    The key is that an accident happened during the protest. The Greek Minister Sekstus was killed by the protesters, and the matter was over.


    Even Franz was aggressive. What''s the matter with the Greeks?


    Ca n¡¯t we say that Greek imperialism invaded Ottoman and demanded blood debts?


    Out of the worst of malice, Franz has enough reasons to suspect that this was done by Austrian agents, but there was no evidence.


    More news came and solved the mystery in everyone''s mind.


    It is said that when the Greek minister returned home, the carriage hit and killed a child crossing the road, which stimulated the **** Ottomans and the conflict broke out.


    The great powers can''t afford it, can''t even the little Greece?


    By the time the Ottoman police arrived on the battlefield, the unlucky prince Sextus, together with the driver and guard, had already seen God.


    The envoy of a country was killed alive, no matter how the Ottoman government explained it, it was useless.


    It was originally the Ottoman government that held Sextus responsible for the car accident. Unfortunately, the parties were dead, and the dead did not need to be responsible.


    At this point, the relationship of responsibility has changed. Greece, which has become a victim, naturally will not admit that the carriage hit people.


    The Greek government insisted that the Ottomans were savage and brutally killed Minister Sextus, demanding that the Ottoman government surrender all the suspects and be investigated by the Greek government.


    Yes, it means "all". The Greek government believed that those who participated in the protest on the day were suspect and asked the Ottoman government to hand them over to them for review by the Greek government.


    This is impossible. The number of people participating in the protest on that day was as high as five figures, and even if the Ottoman government wanted to calm things down, it would not be possible to hand them over.


    ...


    Figuring out the cause and effect, Franz laughed: "So, the Greeks wanted to get up and pick up the bargain."


    The "Massage of the Minister" provided the Greek government with the best opportunity to intervene.


    Austria needs a reasonable war excuse to bundle Greece''s "death of a minister" together, which will undoubtedly increase the persuasiveness of the "massacre".


    It is impossible for the Ottoman government to wash the white. There is moisture in the "massacres", but the "death of a minister" actually killed a minister.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "Yes. Soon after the incident, the Greek government contacted us and expressed their willingness to join forces to fight the barbaric Ottoman Empire.


    Although the attitude of the Greeks is good, their appetite is not small. Not only interested in the islands of the Aegean Sea, but also want to get a cup of tea from the Asia Minor Peninsula. "


    In a country with a heavy historical burden, the dream of a great power is essential.


    Unfortunately, Greece''s luck is not very good. Any neighbor in the neighborhood has the strength to beat them, no matter how ambitious it can be.


    Ottoman was their only opportunity to expand their territory, and if they missed it, they would really have to go home and dream.


    Franz said indifferently: "This world is fair, and the gains and the pay are equal.


    The Greeks wanted a slice of the peninsula from Asia Minor and asked them to prove their strength first.


    Tell the Greeks that in this war, we will distribute loot according to contribution, and make as much contribution on the battlefield as we want to take away land. "


    There is no doubt that "distribute loot by contribution" is a huge pit. Contributions on the battlefield depend on strength. No matter how weak the Ottoman Empire is, Greece cannot compare.


    As far as they are concerned, if they can''t restrain their greed, they can all get in.


    In this cruel world, determining the distribution of benefits is always strength. It is better to expect fairness than to expect the virtuous government of Vienna.


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 Chapter 751： Anti-turk alliance

    The sudden killing of the ambassador has tilted the European public opinion that was not good for Ottoman, and the politicians, experts, and scholars who were originally inclined to Ottoman also shut up at this time.


    Affected by this, on May 7, 1882, the Vienna government terminated the second round of negotiations on the third day after the crime.


    Immediately after, the Vienna government issued a war disc to the Ottoman government on May 9 and ordered the Ottoman government to hand over the true murder of the "massacre" within a week.


    This is not a matter of disagreement, but it is simply impossible.


    The masses involved in the massacre were too vague. There was no precise definition of the identity of the deceased, the number of people, and the location of the killings. I did not know how to start when I wanted to investigate.


    Not to mention a week, even if it was given to the Ottoman government for a year, they were not able to find out the true culprit.


    At the same time as the announcement by the Vienna government, the Greek government also issued a war disc to the Ottoman Empire, with similar contents, all letting the Ottoman government surrender the killer.


    Everyone knows that the war is here, and the international community has set its sights on London and St. Petersburg. These two are now able to influence the war.


    France was originally the same, but they had two governments, one of which had to oppose the other.


    At a critical time to win the hearts of the people, when there is a problem in the mind, it will support Ottoman at this time and offend the domestic religious forces.


    Dimitri Pasha, the Ottoman ambassador to Russia, has been waiting in the parlour for more than three hours in the Gatchina Palace in St. Petersburg.


    At this moment, Alexander III is leisurely fishing. Although it is not yet possible to "Tsar on vacation, let Europe wait", but Ottomans can already wait.


    "Your Majesty, the ministers have arrived."


    "Take them here!" Alexander III said


    As for waiting for Minister Ottoman, let him wait. Alexander III was not prepared to meet him at all.


    If it were not for the Austrians and increased the bargaining chips on the negotiating table, the Ottoman minister might not even be able to enter the palace.


    Alexander III, who seemed to have a smile on his face, was not in a good mood at this time, but his good education made him angry.


    This sudden near east war is different from the past. The Austrian government did not communicate with them in advance, which affected the self-esteem of Alexander III.


    The world is real. The Russian Empire was at its peak during the first Near Eastern War. Everything revolved around the Tsarist government. With their powerful strength, they got Constantinople, which they dreamed of.


    The situation changed during the Second Near Eastern War. The main force of the war became Austria, and the Russian Empire could only assist.


    Even if it is auxiliary, it is coordinated in advance, and the status of the Russian Empire in the alliance is still not low.


    Things change, and at this time, the Russia-Australia strength comparison has undergone a drastic change, and they are actually in a dispensable position.


    The Tsarist government has been procrastinating without stating its position, in order to use this to put pressure on Austria and increase their voice in the war.


    Unfortunately, the outbreak of the French Civil War left Austria without worries, and Russia''s importance in this war was greatly reduced.


    ...


    Putting down the fishing rod, Alexander III stood up and sorted out his clothes: "The Third Near East War broke out. Now we need to make a choice. What do you think?"


    Marshal Ivanov took the lead in saying: "Your Majesty, a rare opportunity, this is the best time for us to revive the Russian Empire."


    Home Secretary Zilnomel: "Lord Marshal, this war does not mean much to us. Now what the empire needs is rest and vitality, not territorial expansion.


    After the two previous Near East wars, the Ottoman Empire has lost its threat to the empire, and the only value in their hands is to control the other side of the Black Sea Strait.


    If it was 20 years ago, it was really important to us, but it is now dispensable.


    The Black Sea Fleet operated by the Empire was gone, and with the current financial resources of the government, it was unable to rebuild in a short time. Even if we get the key to the Mediterranean, it doesn''t make sense to us. "


    After hearing this explanation, Ivanov was furious: "How can it be meaningless? It is the greatest significance to be able to kill the old enemy of Ottoman in one fell swoop and fulfill the wishes of the patriarchs of the Russian Empire.


    Empire revival ... "


    Listening to Marshal Ivanov''s endless speech, it made Alexander III feel that it was a mistake for him to come to this meeting.


    However, the Russian Empire was a place of worship of the strong, and with that dazzling martial art, no one could ignore Marshal Ivanov''s opinion.


    The good-tempered Alexander III quickly adjusted his mentality. The military''s main battle was inevitable, and it would have the same result if any military general was brought over.


    Where can there be war without war? The Ottoman empire won''t brush this stable win copy, so how can the military boss explain to the people below?


    Do you really think that "the Tsar who does not attack the Ottoman, is not the real Tsar" is just a joke?


    The Russian-Turkish war, which takes place on average less than two decades, is not just for the capture of Constantinople. In fact, more often than not before the war was launched, everyone knew it would not be possible.


    The tsarist government still insists on copying this copy. The main reason is that the tsar needs prestige, the military needs military merit, and the government needs ...


    ×á The Ottomans have had rich harvests. After nearly two hundred years of fermentation, the benefits of destroying the Ottoman Empire are even more substantial.


    Ivanov started from Ottoman. If the Ottoman empire can be destroyed, the historical impact will definitely be famous, at least in Russian history books will be arrogantly rendered.


    Treasury Secretary Alisher Gulov couldn''t help but interrupt: "His Marshal, we all know the benefits of killing Ottoman. The problem is that the government has no money now.


    If we participate in this war, we will have to rely on the Austrians financially to fight with their money, and we will definitely lose money in the distribution of post-war benefits.


    From the standpoint of the empire, we will postpone this Near East War until we have recovered our strength, and then we can maximize the benefits of this war. "


    This is a fact. The half-dead Ottoman Empire is not a problem, and it will not be a problem if you take it after ten or twenty years.


    Instead, Ottoman now perished, leaving much of the Near East in the hands of Austria, and it was truly insulated from them.


    Ivanov was unimpressed: "You are completely idealistic. Austria already has the power to independently destroy Ottomans.


    The European countries were constrained by the tide of revolution and could not make any effort to interfere with Austria''s actions in a short time.


    Unless we have water in our heads and run to join with Ottoman, otherwise the end of the Ottoman Empire is doomed.


    I don''t think there is such a fool among you. As for the issue of interests, this requires testing our diplomatic capabilities.


    But no matter how bad, it is better than just sitting idly by and watching the Austrians destroy Ottoman. "


    Although it doesn''t make sense, there is really nothing wrong with it logically. The Tsarist government is indeed impossible to support the Ottoman Empire, or else there would be a coup in the country without waiting for retaliation from Austria.


    The hatred of Russian soil has penetrated into the bones of the Russians, especially for the nobility.


    All Russian nobles who have been passed down for more than two hundred years have had pk with the Ottoman Empire. Relatives and friends have always fallen on the battlefield.


    Looking up the history book, Russia and Turkey have pk twice in the past 30 years. Even if the government wants to dilute hatred, it is too late to operate.


    Putting hatred aside, interest is also key. Without participating in this war, after Austria''s demise of Ottomans, the forces extended into the Black Sea, which was a real threat.


    ...


    On May 11, 1882, the Tsarist government made a request to the Ottoman Empire to redraw the boundary. Everyone knew that the protagonist of the war had another one.


    Perhaps stimulated by the participation of the Russians, the Principality of Montenegro also jumped out to make fun.


    On May 12, 1882, the Montenegro government submitted a huge claim list of "860 million Aegis" to the Ottoman Empire.


    It contains a detailed list of losses caused by the Ottoman military invasion to the Principality of Montenegro over the past hundreds of years.


    The ally is not afraid of many, it''s okay to make up a few numbers, and it doesn''t matter to brush up the sense of existence. The Vienna government expressed a warm welcome to the Montenegro that suddenly emerged.


    At this point, the anti-Turkish alliance led by Austria was formally established.


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 Chapter 752： The Third Near East War breaks out

    In London, the emergence of the Anti-Turkish Alliance directly bankrupted the British government''s previous plans.


    At this time, the concern of Prime Minister Glaston is no longer the issue of rescuing Ottoman, but how to ensure India''s security.


    "How is the situation in France?"


    Minister of Foreign Affairs George shook his head: "Very bad, this empire is almost paperless and weak.


    Bourgeois Revolutionary Party, Republican Party, Social Revolutionary Party, Orleans Restoration Organization, Bourbon Restoration Organization, Italian Independent Organization ...


    With so many anti-government forces in a country, it is impossible to imagine how the Bonaparte dynasty sustained it. "


    Looking at the worried British Foreign Secretary, it is estimated that no one can imagine that these messy organizations have basically been funded by the British government.


    After unremitting efforts, these investments finally started to play a role, but unfortunately at the wrong time, all the outbreaks were counter-productive.


    There is nothing to blame, everyone does. The London government is supporting French anti-government organizations, and the Paris government is also supporting anti-British organizations.


    Gladstone nodded heavily: "The French did become a bit active. The box opened by Napoleon himself was finally revenge on his empire."


    After speaking, Gladstone realized that it was not right. It seems that the situation in Britain is now lifting the stone and hitting his own foot.


    Without their selfless dedication, the French Revolutionary Party would not be bigger, let alone the current French civil war.


    No civil war broke out in France, and Austria could not dare to start a war without guaranteeing the security of the western front.


    Thinking of this, Gladstone showed a bit of bitterness: "It seems that we and the French have been in Austria, and the Austrians have come to the present with their noses."


    Foreign Minister George waved his hand: "Prime Minister, you are too pessimistic. It is a coincidence that the situation has developed to this point.


    There may be Austria pushing here, but they decided that France would be so weak. "


    From the perspective of interests, Austria has become the biggest beneficiary. Britain seems to be passive, and the benefits they receive are definitely not low.


    Whether it is the short-selling francs in the front; or the dumping of goods to suppress competitors; or the robbing of French interests abroad, Britain is the winner.


    The only mistake was to ignore France''s internal contradictions.


    The internal contradictions in France are caused by a variety of reasons. The British and Austrian occupation of France''s financial system and the dumping of commodities were just catalysts for contradictions.


    At the beginning of the industrial revolution, France relied on solid capital to quickly complete its industrialization.


    With the advancement of industrialization, the lack of industrial raw materials has become increasingly serious. In order to ensure the smooth development of industrial production, the French had to import wildly.


    Affected by the "import" of raw materials, French industrial production costs have remained high. When the door is closed, it doesn''t matter when you play, the situation becomes severe after joining the free system.


    In order to take advantage of market competition, capitalists have tried every means to reduce the cost of industrial production, including increasing the exploitation of the working class.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance. The brutal oppression of capitalists directly led to the outbreak of the French workers'' movement.


    In addition to internal causes, the annexation of France by France is also an important factor in intensifying conflicts.


    After the merger in France, the commodity market has increased significantly compared to the previous period. However, the increase is not only the market, but also the demand for industrial raw materials and greater employment pressure.


    Due to the gap in economic development, the labor price in Italy is much lower, and a large number of Italians have poured into French local labor.


    Sufficient labor force, while promoting the development of French industry and commerce, also provides capitalists with the confidence to unscrupulously squeeze the working class.


    In the Napoleon III era, the scale of French industry was still very limited, and the demand for raw materials was not very large. French industry and commerce did not need to bear higher production costs, and the economy was naturally very good.


    By the time of Napoleon IV, the total amount of French industry had increased, industrial costs had increased significantly, and corporate profits had begun to decrease.


    Especially after joining the free trade system, market competition has become more brutal, and labor conflicts have become increasingly severe.


    The crisis is pervasive, and it is mainly confined to the lower classes. Capital controlled the media, the labor-management crisis was downplayed, or the concept was stolen, and the crisis was hidden in a blind spot that the rulers could not see.


    Before the outbreak of the revolution, France''s economy seemed to be very prosperous, and the London government naturally did not know that the empire had been strong and powerful.


    Appearance of strength + inherent ideas + geopolitics + domineering of the French government, and finally the London government concluded that this is: the conclusion of the greatest threat.


    Needless to say, of course, the biggest threat is to suppress the highest specifications.


    France is also regarded as the greatest threat by Austria. France, sandwiched in the middle, was unfortunately suppressed by the two most powerful countries in the world.


    After a set of boxing punches, Hu Wei was punctured. Internal conflicts have intensified, leaving the situation in France completely out of control.


    This is the common responsibility of previous governments, and Gladstone decisively shifted this sensitive topic: "This is the end of things.


    The key now is to find a way to help Napoleon IV stabilize the situation, restore strength, and alleviate the pressure we are facing. "


    Finance Minister Xiaozhi Childers analyzed: "To stabilize the situation in France, we must first stabilize the French economy.


    This is very difficult. The economic situation in our country is also very bad. The government cannot stop the capitalists from dumping.


    The Paris Revolution frightened the French bourgeoisie. Napoleon IV has gained the support of the domestic consortium, and now he is not short of money. "


    The looting French economic crisis is largely caused by the excess capacity of the British and Austrian transfer companies. The most effective way to restore the economy in the short term is to protect the market.


    This is in violation of the free trade agreement and belongs to the core interests of Britain and Austria. The London government cannot let this happen without the spirit of self-denial.


    If France unilaterally breached the contract and was not punished, other countries would follow suit when they encounter problems, and the free trade system established by the British government after hundreds of thousands of years would fall apart.


    Napoleon IV did not announce his withdrawal from the free trade system. He was afraid that it would stimulate Britain and Austria and lose international support.


    Gladstone was lost in thought, and that was a dilemma. If the London government is willing to let go, the French will definitely have to adopt trade barriers.


    The consequence is that the domestic economic crisis has intensified and the situation has become more turbulent. The bourgeoisie with damaged interests will bring them down.


    After hesitating for a moment, Gladstone chose to be conscientious. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and was responsible for the British people.


    "Intensify diplomatic support, launch our influence, and lobby more people to support Napoleon IV.


    If possible, stabilize the Orleans and Bourbons first. As long as they do not act, the French army will not be chaotic, and the rebellion will soon be quelled. "


    There is no way. Although Napoleon III took the opportunity to clean up the forces loyal to the former dynasty, there was no way to eradicate the influence.


    The Paris revolution has been delayed for a long time, that is, some people in the French army are pulling their hind legs, and many troops are unable to work on the battlefield.


    George nodded: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted the Orleans and Bourbons, and the situation is not what they want to see.


    We are planning to arrange a meeting of representatives of the three royal families in the near future to reconcile conflicts as much as possible. "


    Now the situation in France is very bad. Both the Orleans and Bourbon dynasties are at a disadvantage in this round of shuffling. Even if the Bonaparte dynasty is finished, they can''t make it back.


    If there were a few royal families in the Eastern countries that had already been killed, there would be absolutely no possibility of compromise.


    However, the situation in Europe is special, and the situation in France is even more special. The three royal families represent the interests of the three waves of aristocracy, which are essentially launched by interest groups.


    The Orleans dynasty did not kill the nobles loyal to the Bonaparte dynasty, and Napoleon III did not massacre the nobles loyal to the Orleans.


    Under the tradition of not easily killing nobles, the so-called cleansing is nothing more than bringing home those who have failed in political struggles.


    After returning home, a large number of these losers are still rich, and they also have considerable strength in the local area.


    No one is willing to be marginalized. These frustrated people are the patrons of the restoration activities. The ones responsible for the restoration operations are the failure of power struggles that lead to nobility in the family.


    They want to return to the center of power and restore the glory of the family. The best option is to restore it.


    The gold master has the people who are willing to fight. This is why the restoration of the French royal family is enduring.


    When they came to the royal family below the stage, all they had was influence, and they didn''t have the power to order the heroes.


    Except that the Napoleon III came out of the Bonaparte dynasty, the other two royal families were not active in the restoration.


    Reconciling the contradictions among the parties is actually a distribution of benefits. As long as the interest groups behind reach a compromise, restoration activities can also be postponed.


    ...


    The actions of the British did not affect the actions of the Anti-Turkish Alliance. Under the leadership of the Vienna government, Austria, Russia, Montenegro, and Greece held anti-Turkish conferences in Vienna.


    After a brief period of contact, the representatives of the four countries agreed that only by overthrowing the brutal and brutal Ottoman government can the Ottomans enter a civilized society.


    On May 16, 1882, representatives of the four nations formally concluded in Vienna an anti-Turkish alliance with the core of overthrowing the Ottoman government and the responsibility of destroying the Ottoman Empire.


    The day after the covenant was signed, the Vienna government officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire on the grounds that Ottoman refused to hand over the killer.


    In the following week, the empires of Greece, Montenegro, and Russia each declared war on the Ottoman Empire for their own reasons, and the Third Near East War broke out.


    There are advantages and disadvantages to adding more allies. The most immediate effect was a change in Austria''s combat plan.


    The war came so suddenly that Russia, Montenegro and Greece were not ready for war. Supplies can be provided by Austria, but the time for the army must be gathered.


    In order to avoid the embarrassing situation where the Austrian army fought **** the front line and allies cheered up behind, Franz decisively ordered the military to suspend the attack.


    A weird scene appeared, and the Near East War broke out, but only the Austrian Navy was operating.


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 Chapter 753： Gather Nebula

    According to the terms of the covenant, Austria, Russia, Greece, and Black have sent troops: 350,000, 336,000, 26,000, and 33,000, respectively. Austrian Chief of Staff Albrecht is the commander in chief of the coalition forces.


    Looking at this number, we know that this is going to destroy the country. You should know that in the last Near Eastern War, Russia and Austria sent troops to less than 300,000, and the Ottoman Empire was skeptical of life.


    The most important thing in joint operations is coordination. The biggest problem is the lack of language and communication difficulties, which increases the difficulty of cooperating with various forces in joint operations.


    In the second half of May, the four nations worked on this problem. Albrecht, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, held several joint meetings to coordinate organizational relations.


    The slow movement of the coalition forces gave the Ottoman government hope, and Abdul Hamid II ordered national mobilization.


    The Ottoman government has madly relaxed the age of mobilization to 12 years old. Those who can carry a gun upwards are counted. There is no such limit.


    In the past years, Ottomans have drawn too much hatred. All four countries in the Anti-Turkish Alliance are their feuds, and there is no possibility of relaxation.


    Life or death is the easiest way to stimulate the potential of a country. Under the pressure of extinction, the Ottoman reformers, conservatives, and religious forces tacitly stopped fighting.


    ...


    Downing Street, British Foreign Minister George in the Prime Minister''s residence: "The Ottoman government has done a good job and they are desperately ready.


    The Prime Minister of the Ottoman government, Midhart Pasha, has released the ultimate mobilization campaign to mobilize 2 million troops to fight the anti-Turkish alliance. "


    The Prime Minister of Gladstone was shocked: "How is it possible that Ottoman wants 2 million troops? What is their population and what do they rely on to maintain this army?"


    Don''t look at the mobilization of millions of troops in both countries during the Russian-Prussian war, think that mobilization is simple.


    As a nation that can mobilize 2 million troops across Europe, as long as the four countries, Britain, France, Russia, and Austria, can no longer find the fifth.


    Spain may be able to mobilize so many young people, but Spain''s national strength simply cannot support it. The German Federation and the Nordic Federation at the back, even the number is not even.


    In addition to the hardware requirements, this level of mobilization is also a test of the ability of government organizations.


    The mobilization does not mean that you can mobilize immediately. Take Britain as an example, do n¡¯t say to mobilize two million when you explode, even five million can explode.


    The problem is that it takes time, and the most important thing on the battlefield is time. Now is the age of hot weapons, not to recruit young people into the army, even if the mobilization is completed.


    Perhaps ordinary soldiers can be sent to the battlefield as cannon fodder after training for ten days and a half months; however, these technical arms can not be cultivated in a short time.


    At the peak of the Ottoman Empire, it was not capable of 2 million troops. Now half-life Ottoman, it is not reliable to mobilize 200 troops.


    Foreign Minister George said without a change: "The numbers are a bit exaggerated, but this can also be seen from the side of the determination of the Ottoman government.


    To know that Ottoman is a special country, it is entirely possible for all people to be soldiers. With a population of seven or eight million, there is still hope for two million troops.


    Of course, this needs our help. Once in the state of all soldiers, domestic production in Ottomans is basically a waste, and it will not be long before they can be supported by their national strength ... "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers interrupted: "Sir, this war in the Near East is extraordinary, and the Vienna government has made up its mind to drop Ottoman.


    From the current situation, the Ottoman Empire is very unlikely to survive.


    Now that we invest in them, it is impossible to recover them, and the government cannot waste taxpayer money. "


    War is a swallowing beast. Even the wealth of the British Empire must be considered before proceeding.


    "Do not!"


    "How can this be waste?"


    George explained: "Without Ottoman buffering, we have to face the polar bear and the double-headed eagle.


    It can be imagined that once such things happen, the Indian defense war will not be far off.


    The Ottomans are ready to desperately. As long as we support them with a batch of supplies, the Ottomans will do their best to block the double-headed eagle and polar bear.


    Rather than spending a lot of money on the Indian defense war, support Ottoman with less money ... "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers rolled his eyes in disdain and poured the cold water directly: "The prerequisite is that the Ottomans can win. Otherwise, it will not have any meaning except to intensify the contradictions and let the Indian defense war break out early."


    The Chancellor of the Treasury is very obvious, that is, he is not optimistic about the Ottomans. Once the war was lost, Ottoman no longer existed, and Britain did not have the ability to make Vienna and St. Petersburg bear debt.


    Even the sponsorship of Ottomans caused strong dissatisfaction between the two countries, which led to the conclusion of a treaty that divides India.


    Foreign Minister George insisted: "The account cannot be counted like this. Ottoman''s odds of winning are really low, but with our support, they can support it for a longer time.


    Of the four anti-Turkish alliance countries, Greece and Montenegro only followed the numbers. Although the Russians had good military strength, they had no money in their pockets and the war funding was destined to be paid by Austria.


    We put a penny on the Ottomans, and the Anti-Turkish Alliance would have to pay several times the price to win the war.


    France is no longer useful, and even if Napoleon IV suppressed the rebellion, it would take several years to slow down.


    Using this war to bleed Austria and drain their financial resources is crucial to maintaining continental balance.


    What''s more, the international situation is changing, and it has been protracted for a long time. It can always change, and it may be possible to reverse the situation. "


    Anything else can be taken as nonsense. The use of this war to drain Austria''s financial resources still attracted the attention of Gladstone.


    It is easier to destroy than to build. If you ca n¡¯t keep Ottoman, you can destroy Ottoman. It is best to be white. Even if you expand your territory, you will not be able to strengthen Austria.


    Harm and disadvantage are also dependent on the loss ratio of both parties. The trick of "threatening three hundred and killing a thousand by oneself" can be used as an odd means of victory.


    The game of great powers can no longer simply calculate gains and losses. In a sense, as long as the competitors lose more than me, it is victory.


    ...


    Constantinople, an ancient city, has a strong smell of gunpowder, and the Anti-Turkish Union Headquarters is located in a metropolis with a very significant political significance.


    This is also a political compromise between Russia and Austria. The chief commander of the coalition is sent by Austria, and the headquarters is placed on the Russian territory to show that Russia and Austria are equal in the alliance.


    At this moment, the coalition command has gathered the nebula. It can be said that "the generals leave the house, the marshal is the high-level".


    There is no way. After the Russian-Prussian War, the Russian army was compressed from more than 5 million at its peak to more than 500,000. Even if the Near East War broke out, it only increased to more than 700,000 people.


    After the compression establishment, it is normal operation to change from the army commander to the division commander and the division commander to the regimental commander.


    In this context, it is difficult to think of the rank of general in the Russian army.


    Originally, major generals and colonel chiefs of all countries were not applicable to the Russians. The lowest-level teachers were all lieutenants.


    The Near East War was regarded as the best opportunity to gain military merit. Naturally, followers gathered, and as a result, the Lieutenant Generals came out.


    Perhaps it was influenced by the Russians who wanted to have an equal dialogue on the battlefield. Montenegro and Greece also promoted "provisional generals" and "provisional marshals".


    Especially the Marshal of the Principality of Montenegro, probably the most tragic Marshal of his era, had only one strengthening force in his hand.


    So many generals directly increase the difficulty of Albrecht coordination. According to the convention: higher ranks are usually appointed as masters on the battlefield.


    If this is done, the Austrian army will suffer a great deal in cooperation.


    There is no such thing as "temporary rank" or "temporary marshal" in Austria, and Franz will not do such indecent things.


    Reciprocity is impossible, and all Austrian generals can''t wait.


    Albrecht, the chief of staff, who came to serve as the coalition commander himself, was actually inevitable.


    Without war, the promotion of soldiers is naturally unhappy. The Austrian military system has matured. Without sufficient military skill, it is impossible to become a marshal regardless of how senior they are.


    With the death of the older generation, Albrecht became the only marshal of the Austrian military, and directly became the best candidate for the commander-in-chief of the coalition.


    Military Command, Major General Bartolom¨¦: "Commander, this is the 128 incidents of harassment and fighting in the past three days. The Military Law Department arrested 358 people, including three generals."


    The army of the four nations gathered, and the security of Constantinople also deteriorated sharply. In this city of nebulae, the police are really powerless.


    At the request of the mayor of Constantinople, Albrecht formed the Allied Military Law Division, which unfortunately has the power to arrest people but not the right to dispose of them.


    Coalition forces are allies, there is no relationship between superiors and subordinates, and the sentencing standards of military laws in different countries are not the same.


    Generally speaking, as long as no major events are tossed out, it will be fine at the end.


    Without the ability to kill chickens and tamarins, the deterrent effect of the military law department is naturally poor.


    Developed to this day, the work of the Military and Legal Division is to catch people every day-let them go-let them go-let them go ... every now and then.


    Less than half a month after the formation of the coalition command, some people have achieved a brilliant record of seven in and seven out.


    Albrecht nodded characteristically. Constantinople is a place for the Russians. The Russians are not in a hurry, and he is not good at being this evil person.


    In fact, Saint Petersburg has the most Russian troops, and most of the violations of military discipline are also Russian officers and soldiers.


    Looking at the chaotic coalition forces, Albrecht has no hope of this joint operation.


    You should know that all the military generals or guards who entered Constantinople were relatively long-term brains compared to ordinary soldiers.


    However, my brain couldn''t bear the alcohol, and the problem of a few glasses of wine came out. More than 95% of military discipline violations occurred after drinking.


    Fighting for jealousy and fighting are all trivial matters. Overlord meals and shopping without paying are all normal operations. The most strange thing is that people are dueling on the street.


    As long as you drink too much, nothing strange is impossible.


    There is no tomorrow on the battlefield today. Before the outbreak of the war, the pressure needs to be relieved. It is not surprising that the soldiers at the bottom are so indulgent.


    Under normal circumstances, this level of generals should not be in trouble, but the Russian army is an exception. Due to the war, a large number of dark horses rose in the Russian army.


    These people have a good ability to fight, and their ability to violate military discipline is directly proportional to their ability to fight. At first Albrecht wanted to be restrained, but after seeing it a lot, he gave up.


    Albrecht was too lazy to ask what happened: "Close them up for a day and then let the representatives of the nations lead them."


    Deep down, Albrecht has made up his mind not to let the army and the Russian army stay together. If there is more contact, it will be a big trouble to learn these bad things.


    With the idea of ??dividing the troops together, it will never linger again. There was a constant voice in his mind telling him that taking such a large group to the battlefield would be killed by the pig teammates.


    ...


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 Chapter 754： Albrecht

    At the military conference, Albrecht: "Everyone knows the situation of Ottoman. The long border of the Asia Minor Peninsula is a battlefield.


    In view of the current special circumstances, I decided to divide the troops into multiple lines and attack more points, disrupting the enemy''s strategic deployment.


    Considering the lack of language and the difficulty of cooperating with the operation, the forces of various countries independently command the operation for the time being, and after the landing is completed, they will conduct joint operations based on the actual situation on the battlefield.


    During the landing operation, the Austrian Navy will be responsible for transporting national forces and providing necessary fire support.


    The coalition command will send people to record military achievements, and everyone''s performance on the battlefield will become a reference for the distribution of loot after the war.


    Does anyone have a question now? "


    "Division", the news was too sudden and completely unexpected.


    Prior to this, the coalition command had been coordinating the cooperation among the countries, and before the "division" was proposed, Albrecht did not discuss with everyone.


    Not Albrecht''s arbitrary behavior, mainly because there are too many people participating in the meeting, and it is easy to be offline when there are more people.


    In particular, it also represents four countries. Everyone is thinking from their own standpoints, and the starting point is different.


    Let everyone discuss it together, except for wasting time, it has no effect.


    Ivanov, the commander in chief of the Russian army, said, "His Commander, there is no problem in dividing the battle. The question is how to support logistics?"


    Albrecht replied calmly: "The Allied Command will uniformly allocate materials according to the number of troops, and when not in combat, it will be sent directly to the division.


    After initiating a landing operation, the General Command will distribute supplies to the headquarters of each country, and you will be responsible for allocating to the troops.


    The headquarters can send ships to your designated port, provided that you must ensure the safety of the designated port. "


    After a little thought, Ivanov replied, "I praise the troops on behalf of the Russian Empire!"


    There is no way, whoever has mastered the logistics on the battlefield, whoever speaks will be hard-pressed.


    Albrecht was able to overcome so many proud soldiers so quickly, not because of his sturdy record or how strong his personality charm was, but by controlling the logistics distribution rights of the coalition forces.


    This is a reality decision. Except for Austria, which is a bit richer, the remaining three are poor ghosts.


    Montenegro and Greece are poor and small, allowing them to provide logistical supplies to the army, and the frontline troops have to starve to death.


    The Russians were able to provide some materials. After the Russian-Prussian War, they still had a lot of strategic materials left, but unfortunately they could not be shipped in a short time.


    Logistics relies entirely on Austria, and the coalition''s right to speak naturally falls to Austria. Albrecht, who was responsible for distributing supplies, naturally became the most powerful person in Constantinople.


    The Russians also sent more than 300,000 troops, and the division of troops had little effect on them. With so many troops, Ivanov wouldn''t even counsel if he was singled out for the Ottoman Empire.


    Montenegro and Greece have the greatest impact on the division of operations. Although independent command has avoided the risk of becoming cannon fodder, the risk of the entire army''s annihilation has increased.


    It is possible to work with the main forces of the coalition, although it is possible to work hard, but everyone is an ally, after all, in danger, it is impossible for the Russians and Austrians not to pull together.


    For political considerations, once the troops suffered heavy losses, the Allied Command would immediately throw them behind for miscellaneous services.


    Bing Shaona also represents a country and belongs to one of the unshakable pillars of the Anti-Turkish Alliance. If the entire army is lost, it is equivalent to one less country.


    The military influence is small, and it is politically deadly. Whether it was Greece or Montenegro, any group was destroyed, and the chief commander of Albrecht could hardly blame it first.


    Division of operations is not the same, with the state as the unit to launch alone, the campaign under its own responsibility is responsible. Even if the entire army is annihilated, the political impact will be greatly reduced.


    In particular, the Principality of Montenegro, as a result of strengthening the regiment''s strength, inattentiveness is the result of the annihilation of the entire army.


    Marshal Maxim Trentiev, Principality of Montenegro, hurriedly asked, "His Commander, how is the specific battle plan distributed?"


    Is there any danger in splitting operations? Just look at the combat mission to know.


    Maxim Trentiev has already made up his mind. If the risks are high, he will pretend. Anyway, the Principality of Montenegro has no international reputation and is not afraid of shame.


    This is also a historical and cultural tradition. Since the 14th century, it has been dead with the Ottoman Empire, and it has been fighting against Ottoman for more than 500 years. It is enough to prove how strong they are.


    Don''t look at them every few years, they will have a friendly match with the Ottoman Empire. In fact, they are mainly guerrilla warfare.


    If they die, their population will be destroyed as early as the 14th century. How can they persist?


    Albrecht calmly replied: "The combat mission is determined by the number of troops in each country. Now I have only a preliminary draft. The detailed operations are formulated by the headquarters of each country.


    Taking into account the command needs, I plan to divide the battlefield into five theaters: the Black Sea Theater, the Caucasus Theater, the Marmara Theater, the Mediterranean Theater, and the Middle East Theater.


    As the name suggests, the Black Sea Theater is an offensive off the coast of the Black Sea. All Ottoman coastlines on the Black Sea are operational areas.


    After landing, hit the inland. How to fight specifically, to reach that step, is determined by the theater command. In principle, the headquarters does not interfere.


    Taking into account the actual situation, the Russian army is responsible for the Black Sea Theater and the Caucasus Theater, and the Austrian Army is responsible for the Middle East Theater, the Mediterranean Theater, and the Marmara Theater.


    The troops of Montenegro and Greece temporarily acted as reserve teams, and then reinforced according to the actual situation on the battlefield. "


    There is nothing wrong with it, as long as the combat missions of Russia and Austria are assigned. As for Greece and Montenegro, Albrecht did not take them into account from the beginning.


    Politically, Austria needs the support of Greece and Montenegro; militaryly, these two beans are completely optional.


    Greece and Montenegro sent too few troops to be used as cannon fodder. The battlefield is ever-changing, and no one knows if something will happen suddenly.


    That''s all for Greece. Anyway, there are two infantry divisions; Montenegro has a strengthening regiment, and the chance of the entire army being overwhelmed is too great.


    Albrecht didn''t want to carry the infamous scourge of his allies, in case these two little things were gone, he wouldn''t be good enough to return.


    This realistic answer hurts the representatives of the two countries. This is a naked look down on their strength.


    It sounds nice to be a reserve team. In fact, it is less than a last resort. Russia and Austria will not allow them to play at all. This has a bearing on the appearance of the two countries.


    Ask Greece and Montenegro for help? What a joke, should Russia and Austria mix? If there are no people on the battlefield, we will increase the number of troops, and no one has stipulated that we cannot send reinforcements.


    Marshal Ivanov replied with satisfaction: "No problem, this battle plan is very reasonable and fully utilized our respective advantages."


    There is no way to be dissatisfied. An important factor in the tsarist government''s participation in this war was to occupy the Black Sea coast and keep Austria out of the Black Sea.


    Albrecht''s assignment of the offensive to the Black Sea coast to the Russian army is undoubtedly the default mode of distribution of benefits.


    Seeing the agreement reached between Russia and Austria, the Greek representative Marshal Pbulius'' face changed greatly. But they took advantage of this war. If they fight soy sauce in the rear, what qualifications will they have after the war?


    Russia and Austria are not charitable. They have not contributed to the battlefield, and naturally the proceeds of the war will not have their share.


    Pubulius said stubbornly, "Her commander, it''s a bit wrong to put us behind!


    We participated in this war in order to recover justice from the Ottoman Empire. If the Greek army hasn''t even been on the battlefield, how can I tell the people in the country? "


    Albrecht nodded in sympathy, expressing his deep sympathy: "Well then, after we complete the landing operation, you will be responsible for clearing the Ottoman remnants from the local area."


    Publius''s face sank, and this task was only a little better than playing soy sauce at home. To put it bluntly is to eliminate the enemy, but in fact to maintain law and order.


    Catch up to a few guerrillas. The typical chores are hard work and no credit. If you mess up, you have to take responsibility.


    After hesitating for a moment, Pbulius asked the battle: "His Commander, the Greek army is not afraid of sacrifice, we are going to the battlefield."


    Recalling that the battle was over, the Montenegrin army did not set off in the country, and was then accused of terror by all parties.


    Maxim Trentiev hurriedly followed the call: "His Commander, the Montenegrin army is not afraid of war, and we are on the front line."


    Apparently they had seen it, Albrecht was not ready to use them as cannon fodder. Keeping them out of the battlefield is mainly because they do not want to take responsibility.


    It is also an ally. The Russian Empire lost 18,000 on the battlefield. No one would say that the Austrian pit teammates can afford to lose.


    If you change to Greece and have 10,000 casualties, it will hurt your muscles. If you change to Montenegro, if you have more than 100 casualties, you will lose a lot of money.


    However, casualties of this level are very normal on the battlefield, and it is impossible to completely avoid them.


    After hesitating for a moment, Albrech said with a smile: "Since the two think so, the Marmara Theater will be left to you."


    Apparently Albrecht did not catch a cold on these two pieces. Come on, right, so I can give you a combat mission, and you will not be responsible for the consequences.


    The Marmara Sea Theater is located in the Black Sea Strait. It was the first area occupied by the last Near Eastern War and has not recovered.


    The terrain is flat and easy to attack and defend. The Ottoman Empire did not deploy many troops here. It was the easiest place to make a breakthrough in the five major theaters. It was really not in Albrecht.


    Just on the battlefield, it still depends on strength. For Russia and Austria, the Marmara Theater is not worth mentioning; for Greece and Montenegro, this is still a challenge.


    Seeing that they did not reply, Albrecht added: "The Marmara Theater is not the focus of this war. You do not need to end the fighting immediately. You only need to contain the enemies here.


    Wait until the other theaters have made a breakthrough, then come back from behind, and attack the enemy with you. "


    "Centre of War"?


    Unfortunately, this war had no focus.


    Albrecht''s battle plan is blossoming on all sides, and no matter where breakthroughs are made, the war can be won.


    If it was to defeat the enemy, Pbulius would certainly have no confidence. No matter how few Turkish troops were in the Marmara Sea, there were more than 100,000.


    Greece + Montenegro has less than 30,000 troops, and it is not sure to win over Dobbrius. But just to contain the enemy, Pubius thought he could try.


    Anyway, there is a sea power advantage. If you can''t win, you can return. It is a big deal to continue to land in another place. As long as you don''t stop the fire, you can contain the enemy.


    After hesitating for a moment, Pbulius replied: "No problem, you can guarantee the completion of the task."


    Seeing that the Greeks accepted it, Maxim Trentiev could only accept it arrogantly. At this time, he retreated, and there was no place for them in the coalition.


    ...


    Vienna, looking at the battle plan sent by the front, Franz was a bit aggressive.


    This is the Battle of the Nation. The resistance of the Ottomans will certainly be very fierce, and the casualties will be indispensable.


    The establishment of an anti-Turkish alliance, in addition to pulling allies to share international pressure, is more about pulling cannon fodder.


    The sudden division of troops now means that Franz''s preparations were all useless.


    As a military junior, Franz still knew himself and didn''t think he would be more commanding than the frontline generals.


    After reading 18 of the malpractices of joint operations listed by Albrecht, Franz decisively accepted the battle plan of the front line.


    ...


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 Chapter 755： human nature

    As the absolute protagonist in this war, Abdul Hamid II only felt the pressure of the mountain, and the situation was really unfriendly.


    Throughout history, the Ottoman Empire did not have such a sultan. Imagine the glorious days of the ancestors at that time, which were invincible and invincible.


    The Habsburgs were skeptical of their lives. The Russians trembled under their front, and the European continent was shrouded in the Ottoman clouds of iron riding.


    How about "Three hundred years of Hedong, three hundred years of Hexi", Feng Shui turns in turns, and a real version of "Don''t Bully the Elderly and Poor" was staged.


    Every time I think of this shocking reversal from a tartar to a tartar, Abdul Hamid II can''t help but vomit his old ancestor deep in his heart.


    Pulling hatred everywhere is enough. Do n¡¯t you hear that ¡°chopping the grass does not remove the roots, the spring breeze blows and regenerates¡±, this is simply a model of pits and grandchildren.


    Suppressing the injustice in his heart, Abdul Hamid II asked: "Prime Minister, how are you preparing?"


    Middlehart responded slowly: "The government has mobilized 1.2 million young people into the army, and it is expected that the number of mobilization will increase to 2 million in the next three months.


    Considering the threat of the enemy, the government is ready to abandon the coastal area, and the military will lure the enemy deeper and fight them inland. "


    "Let the enemy go deeper", this statement is that Abdul Hamid II is absolutely unbelievable. If he wins, who will give up the essence of the coast?


    In fact, after the last Near East war, the Ottoman Empire has strengthened its coastal defense. However, the time is too short and the coastline is too long.


    As the newspaper ridiculed: "The Ottoman coast stretches for thousands of miles, but only the beach belongs to it."


    Being defenseless is the truest portrayal of the Ottoman Empire.


    Abdul Hamid II shook his head: "This is far from enough. During the Russian-Prussian War, the Emperor Guangsha''s government mobilized more than eight million people into the army, and the total strength was as high as five million during the peak period. Huge.


    In this war, we face not only the Russian Empire, but also the stronger Austria.


    Mo said that two million troops, even if they mobilize two million, is not enough. Order the entire population to arm everyone.


    Men and women, young and old, must take up arms to fight the enemy. Only then will we have a glimmer of life. "


    Midhart wanted to correct Sudan''s claim that the five million troops of the Russians were not all front-line combat troops. At least half of them were civilians who transported supplies.


    It was only that the husband had to protect the security of the supplies and took up the weapon before he was counted in the army.


    Although the Russian-Prussian War fought fiercely, the front-line combat troops that were put on the front line never really exceeded 2 million in the true sense.


    This is a limitation of the times. Army operations must be subject to logistical constraints, and it is impossible to increase their forces blindly.


    Thinking of the bad relationship between the two, Middlehart decisively chose to give up correcting Sudan''s misconceptions.


    One is the representative of conservatives, the other is the spokesperson of reformers; one is the embodiment of imperial power and religious power, and the other is the relative and secular subject.


    In a sense, the sudden Near East War saved Midhart, otherwise he would not be able to return to prime minister status.


    "Your Majesty, we are already in extreme mobilization. Young and strong have entered the army, and women and children have assumed responsibility for production and logistics. There is no idler in the whole Ottoman Empire.


    Without mentioning the old and the weak, Midhart was really afraid that the Sultan would send everyone to the battlefield, which meant that defeating the war would really be extinct.


    Looking at the history of Ottoman succession to the throne, we know what a barbaric representative is. Every time the Sudanese throne succeeds, killing is necessary, and the brutal Sudan is worthy of the name.


    The same is true for Abdul Hamid II, who overthrew his elder brother and father and inherited the throne through coup.


    The monarch who grew up in this kind of environment lacked everything, except for the cruelty.


    In a sense, they are all mentally ill. It''s hard not to twist your heart while stepping on the upper body of your father and brother.


    Abdul Hamid II gave Midhart a severe glance, and seemed to realize that it was not the time to turn his face, and suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart.


    Warning: "My prime minister, as you say, there is no idler in the Ottoman Empire."


    ...


    Midhart cannot represent the Ottoman people. As a multi-ethnic country with serious ethnic conflicts, Ottoman has never been calm.


    Not everyone is worried about the coming of the Anti-Turkish Alliance. On the contrary, some people in the Ottoman Empire welcome coalition forces.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance.


    Deep inland in the Asia Minor Peninsula, a humble town welcomes an uninvited guest tonight.


    "My old friend, the Osman''s butcher knife is about to be chopped on your neck. Are you still asleep?"


    The plainly dressed middle-aged man shook his head: "Hallman, you haven''t seen each other for so many years, you are still so alarmist.


    You launched the Near East War, and the Ottoman government was too busy taking care of itself. It was too late to stabilize the domestic situation, and there was no time to create trouble at this time. "


    Holman laughed: "Province Draco. Don''t hide it anymore. Your expression has revealed your true thoughts.


    You are scared. The last failure made the **** Draco no longer exist, and now there is only one rich man who is afraid of death. "


    Draco nodded: "You''re right, I''m really scared. Draco, young and ignorant, is dead, now Draco is aware of reality.


    If you want to use me as a **** again, don''t even think about it. I will not take the lives of my compatriots and pave the way for you.


    It''s ridiculous that I still use you as a friend. The Armenian independence you promised last time.


    ... "


    Listening to Draco''s chattering complaints, Holman wasn''t half impatient, waiting until he was talking dry.


    "Well, old friend. I know your grievances, otherwise, take a sip of water to moisten your throat and continue to tell your grievances?"


    Looking at Holman who handed the glass, Draco knocked the glass down with one hand, speechless.


    Seeing that momentum is almost over, Holman continued: "My friend, is it really our responsibility to fail the last time?


    We propose that you move to the Caucasus and establish the country in the Trans-Caucasus at the junction of Asia and Europe. However, some people are reluctant to stay in the prosperity of the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    It''s okay to stay, but unfortunately you won''t be finished until the war is over. How do you want us to fulfill our promises?


    Austria does not owe you. National independence can only be achieved by itself. Your government is not upset, do you still need us to take responsibility? "


    Seeing Draco''s dejected, Holman patted his shoulder with his hand and continued, "The time left by your friends is running out, and there is no hope without cheering up.


    As long as you have not been isolated from the world, you should know that civil war broke out in France, and no one in the European world can save Ottoman.


    Once the Ottoman Empire dies, this is the world for us and the Russians. Haven''t contributed to this war, why can we support your independence?


    No, maybe you can''t wait any longer. In normal times, the Ottomans have richer coastal plains, and they don''t care about you.


    But this time is not the same. Their coastal areas will become battlefields when war breaks out, and a large number of refugees will flood inland.


    How can the Sudanese government support so many people without asking you for land? Even if the Sudanese government does not take away your land, at least it will increase your taxes?


    However, they had to mobilize two million troops. On average, one out of four had to join the army, and all the young and strong had to go to the battlefield.


    If nothing else, the recruiters will be here soon.


    Once in the Ottoman army, waiting for your fate, you should know. "


    Threat + intimidation + temptation, Draco has been very clear, he has no choice.


    Whether Holman''s promises can be fulfilled or not, now he must stand in line, and all the nations of the Ottoman Empire must stand in line.


    There are no human rights at all these years. Standing in the wrong team will kill people. It is not a problem of two or two, but the death of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.


    The Russian-Prussian War has proved that the European world is not so civilized. Millions of people were starved to death alive, and the international community was just groaning.


    Relatively speaking, Austria is relatively good among the powers. Although expulsion and exile are often done, after all, no slaughter has been played.


    Draco asked bitterly, "You have more than one choice. If I refuse, will I not see tomorrow''s sun?"


    Holman shook his head: "You think too much, my friend. I''m just an intelligence officer, not an executioner. Killing is not my job.


    With my understanding of you, even if you don''t agree, you can''t tell the truth. "


    Draco could only believe half of this. The killing was really not Holman''s job, but it was hard to say.


    To his knowledge, Armenians have many connections with Austria, including in this humble town.


    In normal times, perhaps he was still a highly respected Mr. Draco, and now if he says nothing, I am afraid these people will treat them as hidden dangers.


    Draco sighed: "It looks like I have no choice! If you think I''m a friend, help take the kids out of town!


    They are innocent, and the war has nothing to do with them. I know you have this talent, and I will kill you if you send them away. "


    Holman smiled bitterly: "It''s really a bit difficult. If we don''t say hundreds of people before the war breaks out, even tens of thousands of people can send them away.


    But now it''s different. Austria''s face is not good here. If you want to send away so many children, you must use British and French channels.


    We stood on the opposite side in this war. The Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance is now only left with the maintenance of face, and it is difficult to use their strength.


    If it''s just to take away your child, I can help ... "


    Draco waved and interrupted: "Okay, my friend. Stop talking nonsense, I know you can do it.


    What if someone just sends my child away? To set off a wave of independence in the heart of Ottoman, it is not enough for me to die alone.


    Rest assured, old friend. I will not make it difficult for you, we can give you all of our money, as long as these children and adults are raised. "


    That''s right, it can be done, it''s all about money. Being rich doesn''t necessarily make ghosts grind, but they can certainly make them grind.


    There are many European capitalists active in Ottoman, as long as they give money, these people don''t mind shipping a special cargo.


    Draco did not find these capitalists, not because they had no money. The key was that they could not guarantee that they would fulfill their contract.


    Greed is the nature of capital, and no one can guarantee that the capitalist will collect the money and sell these children to Ottoman.


    It''s not the same with Austria''s intervention. Capitalists can not ignore them, but they can''t ignore the Austrian government.


    Seeing Holman still hesitating, Draco continued to swim: "My friend, presumably after the war, you are also a big shot. It is not a problem to get a fiefdom.


    I know you came from a noble family, but your family has long since died, and you have no ability to provide you with follow-up resources.


    These children are brought up to be your class. "


    Holman nodded. With such generous conditions, he couldn''t find a reason for refusal. Even if he needed a lot of favors, it was worth it.


    "Relax, my friend. From now on, your son will be my son, and I will take him as the godson and support him as an adult."


    ...


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 Chapter 756： war

    On June 17, 1882, under the cover of the Austrian Navy, the five war zones of the Anti-Turkish Union launched an attack at the same time.


    From the Caucasus to the Black Sea, from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, it stretches over 20,000 miles and is the battlefield, setting the longest front in human history.


    If Franz hadn''t followed Iraq, perhaps Persia had joined the anti-Turkish alliance.


    Cold lips and teeth?


    nonexistent!


    This is also a pair of old enemies. The long history will not turn over. The refugee crisis after the last Near East War alone has made the two countries flourish.


    After the Third Near East War broke out, the Persians were equally eager to try, but Austria did not take them to play.


    Without the support of the great powers, the Persian government could not withstand the pressure of the British, and could only resist the throbbing heart.


    At the moment, the Commander-in-Chief of Constantinople Allied Forces left Albrecht, the only high-rise.


    Perhaps the Ottomans looked very weak, and everyone wanted to go for war, and Albrecht naturally couldn''t hinder everyone''s Qingyun road.


    From the beginning of the execution of the divisional combat plan, his commander in chief became a logistical head. Except for the Austrian army, no other troops needed him to worry.


    The bright sun shines through the window and into the house, it''s another beautiful day.


    The high-level are gone. In addition to the staff of the coalition command, they are the representatives left by the countries.


    The overall combat plan has been determined, the specific implementation details are the tasks of the major theaters, and the combat headquarters has become more leisurely.


    Unconsciously, everyone''s daily work becomes receiving front-line battle reports, analyzing and interpreting.


    Albrecht asked, "How''s the landing operation going?"


    A staff officer replied: "Except for a little trouble in the Marmara Theater, the situation on the battlefield is very good.


    The Russian army in the Black Sea Theater has successfully completed the occupation of Ava and Zonguldak, and has successfully landed from the four ports of Cape Inje, Samsun, Orr, and Rize.


    In the Mediterranean theater, our army has captured Cesme, Datca, Finike, Kemer and other regions, and has successfully landed from the four ports of Adalya, Anamur, Ichelle and Iskenderun.


    The Greeks in the Marmara Sea Theater also successfully landed on Pendik, but performed poorly after completing the landing, and the battle was still anxious.


    The army of the Principality of Montenegro failed to land three times from Bandelma, and Marshal Maxim Trentiev was planning a fourth landing. "


    It is indeed a good one. Only three days after the launch of the landing operation, it has achieved so many brilliant results and it is impeccable.


    As for the small flaws in the Marmara Theater, it is not worth mentioning. From the beginning, Albrecht had no expectations of Greece and Montenegro, and these two small countries were just numbers.


    This is not a matter of no effort. The key is that they have limited strength and limited ability to withstand casualties.


    Many people just notice the glorious results, but ignore the **** sacrifice behind it.


    Looking at the map, Albrecht gave up his plans to go further. In a sense, this war was a random fight.


    The Anti-Turkish Alliance relied on its mighty strength to start siege from all sides. Wherever the enemy is weak, it breaks through without any technical content.


    After a little thought, Albrecht commanded: "Report to Vienna, and by the way copy a battle report to your allies."


    ...


    The coalition command has begun to claim victory, but Marshal Pbulius of Port Pendik did not feel the joy of half the victory.


    Watching the allies sing and advance, they are being beaten by the enemy here. This kind of unpleasant feeling is only clear to the parties.


    At the military conference, Pubulius took a slap on the table and yelled, "Let''s see for yourself, this is how you fought.


    The two infantry divisions were unable to conquer a small port, and they were pushed back by people.


    This is the battle report from the headquarters. From now on, we are the laughingstock of the coalition forces. Three times the strength of our superior forces cannot make a breakthrough on the battlefield ... "


    As the chief commander of the Greek army, Pbulius was also under great pressure. Without trying to keep up with the level of our allies, we can''t be far behind.


    As the current situation continues, I am afraid that the war is over, and they are still in this small port.


    Don''t talk about spoils. It is estimated that Austrians will still charge them for supplies. How can there be such a good thing if they do n¡¯t eat?


    According to the agreement: the materials consumed in this war will be deducted from the booty first, and then everyone will divide up the proceeds.


    There is no doubt that this is calculated in terms of countries. The strategic supplies consumed by Greece will be converted into money and subtracted from their share of benefits.


    Dissatisfied, you can not provide the logistics of the Vienna government, you do not need to worry about this issue.


    Unfortunately, Greece cannot afford it. The labor division expedition has never been an easy task, it can be called a swallowing gold beast.


    Don''t look at the fact that Greece only sent more than 20,000 troops. As long as it fights on the battlefield, it will consume tens of thousands or even a hundred thousand Aegis supplies every day.


    Killing Greece''s fiscal revenue for a month is easy and effortless.


    The first division commander Webb Welwit explained: "Marshal, it''s not that we don''t work hard. The enemy''s firepower is too fierce, and our firepower is too weak. As soon as we show up, we will be suppressed by the enemy.


    When fighting in the coastal areas, the Austrian navy provided fire reinforcements, and we still prevailed. "


    They are all Austrian equipment, and everyone ¡¯s equipment level is also different. The firepower configuration of each country is different. In general, Austria has the strongest firepower, and Greece and Montenegro are at the bottom.


    In the age of hot weapons, the strength of firepower directly affects the combat effectiveness of troops. Greece itself is not rich, and it also has a navy, which makes finances even worse.


    After losing the threat of foreign enemies, the Army began to release Nanshan Mountain. The firepower of the troops remained 20 years ago.


    No matter how rotten Ottoman was, it also experienced social beatings. After losing two consecutive wars in the Near East, the Sudanese government has paid more attention to army building.


    The fortifications can be relied on, the firepower has advantages, and the stronger will to fight, the Greeks lost unfairly.


    Pubulius interrupted: "Don''t make excuses for my incompetence. I have applied to the coalition command for the issue of firepower, and it will be resolved soon.


    It is imperative that we come up with a combat plan as soon as possible, conquer Pendik in the shortest time, and prove our strength to our allies. "


    Under the law of the jungle, weak meat and strong food, Greece wants to tear a piece of meat from Ottoman, it must prove that it has matching strength.


    ...


    Compared to the madness of Pbulius, Marshal Trentiev''s mentality on the other side is more balanced.


    The Principality of Montenegro was only here to make up the numbers, and there was no substantial requirement for the division of the spoils.


    The geographical location has blocked their expansion, surrounded by Austria on three sides, and it is difficult to have a coastline. Unfortunately, the French side is opposite.


    Anyone who wants to expand is a copy of Hell. In the face of cruel reality, the Principality of Montenegro chose to abandon its ambitions very wisely.


    The purpose of participating in the war is many, for example: revenge on Ottoman, by the way inspire people''s morale and increase the prestige of the government.


    Another example: In order to increase the sense of existence, lest it be forgotten by the European world.


    Or simply for the goodwill of the Vienna government, the strategic security of being an ally is guaranteed, which is the way of survival for small countries.


    Maxim Trentiev had a deep understanding of Albrecht''s orders, and it was enough to contain the enemy''s forces. As for siege and siege, that''s the task of allies.


    Login failed? It doesn''t matter, change the location and continue the reorganization, as long as the number of casualties is controlled, any way you can toss.


    The record is not important, everyone has no expectations of them, and no one will blame if they lose.


    The biggest contribution of Montenegro''s joining the alliance was not to send troops to fight, but to strengthen the anti-Turkish alliance politically.


    After the landing operation began, Maxim Trentiev frequently changed the landing site, each time with the help of Austrian naval guns and a bombardment.


    After tentative landing operations, the development could not be easily broken, and it gave up decisively, and did not fight with the defenders at all.


    The sound of artillery sounded and another landing operation began. This was the second time Maxim Trentiev visited, dropped the telescope in his hand, and muttered to himself, "The timing seems almost the same."


    ...


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 Chapter 757： Misfortune

    After the Near East War became fierce, the French Civil War was also coming to an end.


    Since the British came out to mediate the contradictions among the three royalists, the power of the hindrance has greatly diminished, and the monarchy has gained absolute advantage over the Revolutionary Party.


    The sphere of influence controlled by the revolutionary government was suppressed to a place in Paris. Although it was the essence of France, it could not withstand the war.


    After the blockade of Paris by Napoleon IV, the isolated Parisian revolutionary government gradually fell into the plight of insufficient supplies.


    There is a pile of factories empty, not enough industrial raw materials. Even if the Paris revolutionary government took emergency measures in time and unified the distribution of materials, it still could not stand still.


    Apart from the "alliance" of the Italian independent organization, the revolutionary movements in other parts of France were basically flattened by Napoleon IV.


    On June 29, 1882, government forces defeated the main forces of the Revolutionary Army outside Paris, and the situation became clear.


    ...


    The changing situation in France has caused Franz to attach great importance. Don''t look at the many jokes made by the French in the later generations. These years they are still the courageous French Empire.


    Vienna Palace, Foreign Minister Weissenberg analyzed: "From the current situation, with the counterattack of government forces, the revolutionary government in Paris can not last long.


    Once the Paris Revolution is over, Italian independent organizations will not last long, especially after both us and the British have given up their support.


    The French settled the civil strife and refocused their attention on the international community. Britain and France are likely to be on the same stand on the Near East.


    With one more ally, I am afraid that the British government will not be so peaceful in the coming days.


    In order to ensure foolproofness, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested stepping up the offensive against Ottoman, and striving to destroy Ottoman before the British and French took action, resulting in established facts. "


    Franz shook his head: "It''s hard to do. The potential that an ancient empire can explode in the face of life and death must not be underestimated.


    The failure of the Paris revolutionary government allowed Napoleon IV to concentrate his forces on suppressing the Italian independence movement. It was a miracle that the gang of Wu He could persist for two months.


    This revolution did bring a heavy loss to France, but the crisis was also accompanied by opportunities. In this civil war, Napoleon IV also killed off non-hostiles, eased relations with the Orleans and Bourbons, and consolidated from the side. Rule.


    If the measures are taken properly, the next period will be the time when the contradictions in France are most relaxed.


    In this context, Napoleon IV''s government will basically stabilize after one year, and once again look to the outside world.


    We may be able to destroy Ottoman within a year, but this will leave a lot of sequelae, and it is necessary to pay a greater price in the later treatment. "


    From a purely military point of view, it is natural that soldiers and princes are quick and quick, ending the war in the shortest time and paying the least price.


    However, this time Austria is not trying to defeat Ottoman, but to annex Ottoman.


    Albrecht deliberately delayed the speed of the coalition forces, leaving sufficient time for the Ottoman Empire, not because he did not understand the military.


    Quick battles can indeed reduce losses, but the losses of both the enemy and us are decreasing, leaving a lot of old and left behind after the war.


    Rather than dealing with the guerrillas after the war, it is better to let the enemy fully mobilize and solve them on the battlefield, the cost will only be lower.


    The more people the Sudanese government is armed with, the smaller the hidden dangers left to the place after the war.


    When the gun is carried, the enemy is the enemy. In the post-war liquidation, a wave of strains can be engaged and the whole family will be exiled together.


    So from the beginning, Franz set a long-term battle plan. Anyway, the impact of this economic crisis is far-reaching, and it cannot be ended in a short period of time, just to use war to transfer the crisis.


    Prime Minister Felix reminded: "Sir, if the French take it easy, our plan to annex Ottoman will not go so smoothly."


    Franz nodded: "This is inevitable, but no matter how bad, Britain and France cannot support troop intervention.


    The situation in France is not very good. Even after suppressing civil strife, Napoleon IV did not have the courage to provoke war at this time.


    With the Anti-Turkish Alliance sharing international pressure, even if Britain and France join forces with European countries, we can withstand it. "


    The aftermath is naturally not so simple. With this stimulus, Britain and France will certainly step up.


    This is a matter of time, even if there is no Near East War, as Austria becomes stronger, Britain and France will move closer.


    The European balance is the basic national policy of the London government. The weakness of France has been exposed. The balance has been broken, and the target of the British''s suppression has naturally become Austria.


    They will even draw Russians to form an anti-Austrian alliance and suppress Austria''s development. Under the influence of geopolitics, the probability of ambitious bears falling to Britain and France is very high.


    In this case, Franz naturally wanted to destroy the rear Ottoman in advance before the mentality of the three countries had been adjusted.


    If possible, Franz didn''t mind going further, pulling the Russians to divide Persia, and running as neighbors with the British.


    In the face of benefits, anything can happen. For the poor tsarist government, India is no less attractive than going west to the European continent.


    This is a conspiracy. Compared to continental hegemony, aggressive India has significantly lower risks. The former is an enemy of European countries, and the latter only needs to face a John Bull.


    As long as the Russians are introduced to India, the British-French-Russian alliance has lost the possibility of being established, and the British must not bear to share their own interests with their allies.


    Without the fluffy bear shield, facing Franz of the British-French Alliance, he would not counsel. An Austrian empire spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa was invincible in the air.


    ...


    Outside the city of Paris, the banner of the Bonaparte dynasty has begun to fly, and Napoleon IV is now boosting morale on the front line.


    Not easy, as the monarch of France, the greatest enemy will always be-revolution.


    From Louis XVI, who was on the guillotine, to Louis Philip, who fled in a hurry, both dynasties have been destroyed in the revolution.


    Frankly, after the outbreak of the Paris Revolution, Napoleon IV was also aggressive.


    If it wasn''t for his dissatisfaction, he was persuaded by the queen to flee the vortex of France. Unwilling to reconcile, he chose to stay, only today''s counterattack.


    From this point alone, he is not only better than Louis Philip.


    If Louis Philip I did not rush out of the country at that time, but organized the army to suppress the rebellion, the Orleans dynasty would not be so easy to destroy.


    In theory, as long as the army remains loyal to the king in France, any rebellion can be put out.


    The enthusiasm of the French people''s revolution is very high, but this enthusiasm "comes faster and faster." Whenever they found that the revolution had damaged their own interests, they abandoned the revolution one after another.


    This revolution is a real case. On this way, Napoleon IV has pardoned more than five-digit Revolutionaries.


    The tide of revolution quickly turned to a low tide, that is, the people found that revolution could not bring benefits to themselves.


    The people in Paris felt the deepest. Affected by the economic crisis, everyone''s living standards fell sharply, and even some people were unable to fill their stomachs before they got up and revolutionized.


    After the success of the revolution, everyone suddenly found that apart from driving the emperor, the standard of living had not improved, but the quality of life of most people had declined.


    The new revolutionary government has no governing experience, often makes multiple conflicts and conflicts, and it makes everyone miserable.


    This is nothing. The real cause of the revolution''s failure was that the revolutionaries did not fight out the first time to spread the revolutionary tinder. Instead, they were anxious to form a government, fight for power, and miss the best opportunity.


    Of course, this cannot be blamed for the revolutionary government, which was completely misled by the successful experience of the predecessors.


    The First Republic and the Second Republic were all responded to as soon as the Paris Revolution was successful. There was no need to fight all the way.


    This erroneous cognition has led everyone to ignore that the Bonaparte dynasty is not the same as the two previous angry dynasties. They are supported by the peasant class, and they are not without roots.


    Thanks to a series of policies made by Napoleon III, most French workers had a good impression of the emperor.


    Revolutions broke out in many places because of the tide of unemployment, inflation, and skyrocketing prices. Everyone lost their income. There was no way to fill their stomachs. It was not for the emperor''s life.


    Napoleon IV''s ability to reach the outskirts of Paris so quickly was not a military overbearing, mainly because he had the money to help the unemployed, but the revolutionary government did not.


    The roar of artillery sounded, and the offensive and defensive battle in Paris officially started. Napoleon IV looked at the battlefield with a telescope, and only a thick smoke rose into view.


    The captain hurriedly persuaded, "Your Majesty, here is dangerous, let''s go into the gun-proof hole!"


    Napoleon IV waved his hand and said, "Rest assured, Gelman. This is five or six kilometers away from the battlefield, and the enemy''s shells are not so easy to hit."


    Guerman himself was very opposed to the emperor''s coming to the front, and even more anxious to see this scene. In case the emperor bumped into collision, his sin would be great.


    Hesitating for a moment, Guerman stretched his heart and dragged Napoleon IV ...


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 Chapter 758： Paris Commune ends

    In the setting sun, the sky''s rays glowed on the earth and flashed red.


    The sound of artillery in Paris has ended, and government forces have invaded the city. From time to time, there are scattered gunfire. It seems to be telling you that the revolutionary is unwilling.


    Returning to Versailles again, Napoleon IV''s heart was upset. In the former magnificent palace, only one place remains.


    For Napoleon IV, Versailles was not just a palace, it was also the place where he was born and raised. Suddenly the home was gone, and the suffering was only known to those who had experienced it.


    Perhaps it was out of revenge that the revolutionary government in Paris destroyed the palace symbolizing imperial power before its downfall. It seemed to want to use this method to swear the hatred of the two sides.


    In a sense, they succeeded. The Palace of Versailles is a sign of the French monarchy. It is not just a palace that is destroyed, it is the supreme dignity of imperial power.


    With a pale face, Napoleon IV asked with a trembling voice: "Have the chaos leader been caught?"


    At this moment, Napoleon IV had only one idea, to grab the people who destroyed his "home" and frustrate his ashes, in order to vent his heart.


    Police Minister An Sochi replied uneasily, "Not yet. It is said that on the third day of our offensive, the chaos leader ran away."


    Paris''s easy capture is directly related to the running of the leader of the Revolutionary Party.


    This is Paris. There are too many buildings that make the government''s army timid, and heavy artillery is simply not dare to use it.


    If the leadership was not lost, the troops in the city would fight for themselves. This "Paris offensive and defensive battle" lasted for a month or two was a trivial matter. If the resistance is a little bit stubborn, it can still last a year and a half.


    Good education is not worth mentioning in the face of cruel reality. Angered Napoleon IV roared: "No one was caught, what are you still doing here?


    Hurry up and grab someone for me. If you do n¡¯t catch the party leader, do n¡¯t come back! "


    Only one word emerged in Ansoc''s mind. As the Minister of Police, Ansoch is directly responsible for the revolution that has spread throughout the country.


    As in previous revolutions, with the police''s help, most of the time the situation will not develop to its worst.


    The failure of the police is determined by France''s national conditions, and it is unfair to simply accuse the Minister of Police. But the world has never been fair, this pot Ansoqi must be carried.


    There are many reasons for the lack of police force. Napoleon IV could not change this situation, even if the entire police system was replaced.


    Before returning to Paris, we need to help each other. No matter how dissatisfied, Napoleon IV must also endure.


    It should have been in a while, and after the domestic situation stabilized, it would be calculated after the fall. Now stimulated by the destruction of the Palace of Versailles, I really couldn''t help but broke out in advance.


    Ensoqi kept talking, the explanation was to cover up, and everything had happened, no matter what the reason was, he couldn''t bear the responsibility.


    The arrest of the leader of the Chaos Party is just an excuse for his resignation. If the French police were so powerful, the Revolutionary Party would have disappeared long ago.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    After speaking, Ansoch left without looking back.


    Looking at this distant back, everyone was sinking in their hearts, and the sorrow of the rabbit''s death and fox''s sadness sprang up.


    The rebellion requires someone to be responsible. If such a big mess occurs, the government must have a person with sufficient weight to bear the responsibility. This person must not be an emperor.


    Napoleon IV was less than a year old, and there were no heirs. If he assumed responsibility for abdication, the Bonaparte dynasty would be finished.


    It is obvious that the Minister of Police alone is not enough, but Napoleon IV did not appoint the Prime Minister, which again makes things confusing.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Foreign Minister Terence Burkin, the least-needed Foreign Minister, began to persuade, "Your Majesty, the weather is late, let''s settle down!"


    The Palace of Versailles has been turned into ruins and cannot be repaired in a short time. The emperor needs a new palace to live in.


    ...


    Napoleon IV was still looking for a new home, and the British couldn''t help it. Having seen the French government suppress the Paris Revolution, the British government wanted to get involved in the Near East War.


    At the cabinet meeting, Foreign Minister George: "The Paris rebellion has been suppressed, the situation in France has stabilized, and the Italian independent organization can not stand for long.


    The focus of our diplomacy is the Near East War. From the current situation, the Ottomans are still doing very well.


    Under the multi-siege siege of the Anti-Turkish Alliance, we can still step back in an organized manner, which has exceeded our expectations.


    I propose to increase assistance to the Sudanese government to help them withstand the first wave of anti-Turkish alliance and crush Austria''s plot. "


    Prime Minister Glaston frowned and asked incredulously: "My foreign minister, are you sure you are not wrong? Can Ottoman''s strength alone block the anti-Turkish alliance offensive?"


    The "first wave of offensive" was directly filtered by Gladstone into an "offensive." In Gladston''s impression, the Ottomans who survived the siege of the two empires could survive and be considered to be super-level.


    Foreign Minister George responded with confidence: "I can be sure that the news from the embassy is indeed the case.


    The Ottomans resisted very fiercely, and now they are all soldiers. The anti-Turkish alliance is very painful.


    In the area along the Marmara coast, the Ottoman army also defeated the Anti-Turkish Alliance many times and achieved a notable record.


    According to the current situation, as long as the supplies are sufficient, the Ottoman Empire insists that it is promising for two or three years.


    For such a long time, the French were almost able to take a breath.


    At that time, we will join forces with European countries to pressure Austria to abandon the plan to annex Ottoman, and the chances of success are very high.


    No matter how bad it is, we can also force Austria to accept the fact that the merger of Germany and Germany established North Germany. "


    The British Foreign Office has always been a pioneer in maintaining the European balance. Has always maintained the fine tradition of "whatever country is the most powerful on the European continent, which country is suppressed."


    After hesitating for a while, Glaston waved his hand: "Since you are so confident, then try it.


    I hope your plan can be successfully completed, and I look forward to your good news.


    However, support for the Ottoman Empire requires careful investment, and we must consider sunk costs. "


    The lack of confidence does not prevent Gladstone from accepting the plan. The British Empire was so wealthy that a little bit of material was not a concern.


    With 10,000 rounds of bullets, as long as it can hurt or kill an Austrian soldier, the London government is making money.


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 Chapter 759： Unexpected surprise

    A ship''s supplies departed from Britain, were transported to the Persian Gulf via the Suez Canal, and then landed into the Ottoman Empire via Persia.


    The arrival of international aid directly stimulated the Ottoman resistance. Sultan seems to have beaten chicken blood, erupting unprecedented enthusiasm.


    The frontline officers and soldiers felt the most obvious, the resistance of the enemy became more tenacious, and even the old, weak women and children took up guns and shot at them.


    Prior to this, the Ottoman Empire had limited weapons and was inadequately equipped for the regular army. Some soldiers were still using primitive flintlocks.


    The people''s equipment is mainly cold weapons, and occasionally there are several old antique shotguns, which are all treasures and pose little threat to the coalition forces.


    With the assistance of the British, the situation is different, and the dilemma of insufficient Ottoman weapons and equipment has changed.


    Maybe the British military has insufficient production capacity, and the new-type rifles in the Ottoman Army have not increased much, but the old outdated weapons and equipment have increased significantly.


    It can be seen that the British are clearing the inventory this time. There are a variety of weapons, and some artillery can be traced back to the last century.


    Regardless of the century, these hot weapons fell into the hands of the Ottomans, and under special geographical conditions, they could still exert a lot of power.


    Affected by this, coalition pressure on the battlefield has increased greatly. The first one who could not stand was not the Principality of Montenegro, but Greece, which had more troops.


    There is no way, Montenegro can''t afford to die less. Maxim Trentiev has inherited the old ancestors'' fighting tradition, adhering to the greatest casualties to the enemy with minimal casualties.


    The war has been going on for more than a month, the port is almost bombed by the Austrian navy, and the landing of the Montenegrin army has not been successful, and the feeling is naturally not deep.


    Greece is different. After the successful landing, it has been dead with the Ottoman garrison, and every step forward requires huge casualties.


    The "Big Greek Empire Dream" made Pbulius unable to passively go slow. Although the Ottoman Empire fell, the area of ??the territory was not small at all, with more than 1.4 million square kilometers.


    Such a large piece of meat, Russia and Austria eat meat, they can always follow the soup? Not to mention much, just a little bit is enough for Greece to go further.


    You must know that there are hundreds of thousands of Greeks in the Ottoman Empire, and bringing them back piece by piece, Greece''s national strength can be doubled directly. This is the last hope of Greek nationalists.


    The anti-war faction had the upper hand in the Greek government and was not prepared to participate in the war at all. The sudden "Ministerial Case" stimulated the Greek people and joined the war with the encouragement of nationalists.


    Even Pubulius was not an orthodox soldier. His other identity was the leader of Greek nationalism.


    It may be that the slogan of war was too loud, or that the talents were so brilliant that it attracted the attention of King Ludwig I and received the "national hero" with the highest specifications.


    Before he could react, he was appointed as the "provisional marshal" and was ordered to direct the troops to the battlefield.


    Do not rule out the suspicion of killing by knife, after all, Ludwig I was born in the Lombard royal family, had not been influenced by Greek nationalism, and had no interest in reviving the Greek Empire.


    It wasn''t just Poulius. The turbulent nationalists in Greece were basically sent to the battlefield by Ludwig I under the banner of national justice.


    As the so-called: "patriotic" fights for the country, what is it to hide behind?


    Therefore, the combat effectiveness of this Greek Expeditionary Force appears particularly touching. If you haven''t landed, you can''t go back. It is estimated that many people have become deserters.


    A middle-aged man complained: "Marshal, go on like this. After only a month of fighting, we lost more than 5,000 people.


    Russia and Austria want to swallow Ottoman after the war. The coalition command has deliberately arranged a death mission to consume our strength. "


    Publius stared at him severely: "Shut up, McKendos!"


    "You idiot, can you use your brain a little bit. It is our request to take charge of the Marmara Naval Theater. The coalition command means that we stay at home with our children.


    The battle plan is made by us, and the battle is under our command. Can we still be held responsible for the heavy losses?


    Besides, do we lose a lot? You have also read the battle report. Austria has 10,000 casualties and Russia has 18,000 casualties. Which one is not more expensive than us?


    If you lose the battle, you have to admit defeat. Here you blame the sky and shirk your responsibilities. Are you still a soldier? "


    Do not blame Publius for being angry, skeptical and skeptical. Can these words be said?


    Even if it is true, that can only blame them for their inferior strength. People''s households are Yang Mou. Since they took the initiative, they must swallow this bitter fruit.


    Admiral McKendos justified: "But Marshal, the enemy''s resistance is far more tenacious than we expected, and it is no longer appropriate to continue the previous plan.


    The coalition command also ... "


    Publius slammed the table: "That''s enough, McKendos. Now I''m absolutely sure that you are a stupid goof.


    Don''t bring any set of outside cognitions into the army, the order is the order, there are not so many conditions to tell.


    If the enemy resists stubbornness, it can be used without execution, and there is no need to fight the war. "


    There are no military orders on the battlefield.


    Moreover, they still submitted their own combat plan to the coalition command for approval. Now the command requires them to complete the task, and no one can be wrong.


    ...


    Not only the Greeks have a headache, watching the increasing casualties, Albrecht, the commander in chief of the coalition, is also distressed.


    Casualties do not equal deaths. The Austrian army''s medical assistance system has basically been improved, and most soldiers can return to the army after being cured.


    The number of casualties is growing fast. Especially in the last week, the number of casualties in the Austrian Army has increased by 21% compared with last week, and the number of casualties in the coalition has increased by 31.4%.


    Although the exchange ratio on the battlefield was staggering, behind the casualties of the coalition forces, the Ottomans paid a heavier price.


    Including civilians, the Ottoman side has suffered at least 500,000 casualties and the coastal areas have been largely rendered white.


    This is just the beginning. After going deeper into the inland areas, the Austrian navy''s fire support can no longer be expected. On the contrary, the Ottomans occupy the geographical position and peace.


    The deeper the front, the more obvious Ottoman''s geographical advantage can be. Fortunately, the Asia Minor Peninsula is not large, and it is only 600 kilometers wide from north to south.


    The attack by the coalition forces from both sides was equivalent to a depth of more than 300 kilometers on one side, and the front was not too long. Otherwise, the Ottoman Empire traded space for time, which could really sustain the international situation.


    After looking over the map, Albrecht made a decision: "Generate power in Vienna and report on the battlefield.


    It is suggested that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs put pressure on Persia to force them to close trade channels with Ottomans and cut off the lifelines of Ottomans.


    In the name of the coalition command, the Caucasus and Middle East theaters were ordered to march into the two river basins, cutting off the link between Ottoman and Persia. "


    The free trade system is also targeted.


    The British sold goods to Ottoman, and that was part of free trade; when Persian and Ottoman did business, it was not free trade, but Austria and Austria.


    It is the essence of international politics to see people serving dishes. The same thing happens in different countries, and the effect is completely different.


    Austria can''t help the British, and even protests have little effect; it''s not the same for the Persians, but the Austrian army can reach them.


    ...


    For the wonderful performance of the British, the Vienna government seemed to be collectively blind, unable to see anything, and remained indifferent.


    Naturally, it is not that the Vienna government cannot see it, nor is it that the Vienna government has no way to interfere. There is only one truth, which was suppressed by the Emperor Franz.


    The telegram, including Albrecht, was also suppressed by Franz, incidentally vetoing the battle plan to cut off the Ottoman lifeline.


    Franz asked: "Has the cannon fodder formed?"


    Secretary of the Army Fislav: "The African Legion is not full and the number of indigenous people in the colonies is limited, but only 70,000 people have been collected.


    The shortfall has been used by the Army for illegal immigration, and 50,000 people have been recruited. It is expected to be full next week. "


    The casualties on the frontline have increased, and the Vienna government will naturally not be invisible. To destroy Ottoman, a lot of cannon fodder is needed.


    The main force, Franz, was reluctant to let the cannon fodder go.


    Originally, the African colonial army was the first choice. However, the colonial government tossed too much. The high head tax directly plunged the indigenous population into negative growth. The number is now seriously insufficient.


    The Vienna government could have recruited cannon fodder troops from other colonies. Unfortunately, the transportation cost was too high and it was not economical at all.


    Then you can only use the "criminals" to make up the number, anyway, the 150,000 cannon fodder troops are to fill up, and use it to fight with the Ottoman Empire.


    This is only the first wave, not enough to continue later. Permitting the British to give Ottoman blood transfusions is essentially to solve the hidden dangers more thoroughly.


    The more tenacious the Ottoman government resisted, the smaller the hidden dangers left after the war. By the way, it could also help the Vienna government to consume cannon fodder units that have lost value and may become hidden dangers.


    As for pitting allies, it was a complete accident. In the original plan, Franz was not prepared to pit teammates.


    After all, Greece and Montenegro are too weak to be worthy of Franz''s shot; the Russians themselves are very injured and there is no need to bleed them again.


    Franz nodded: "When the numbers are gathered, they will be sent to the battlefield as soon as possible. The casualties on the front are getting larger and larger, and the commanders are about to withstand the pressure.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a perennial protest to the Persians, focusing on the fact that they had colluded with Ottoman and intervened in the Near East War.


    Grasp a degree, don''t scare the Persians, we also need them to be Ottoman, the captain of the transport. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


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 Chapter 760： Anglo-French Agreement

    The war in the Near East has become fierce. Apart from the attention of politicians, it has not attracted the attention of the people eating melon.


    The Habsburgs and Ottomans were feudal, and the Tsarist government and Ottomans were also feudal. Even Greece and Montenegro were the feuds of the Ottoman Empire.


    With a common enemy, it is normal for the four nations to form an anti-Turkish alliance. Opening the history books, we know that these countries fought against Ottoman every three to five.


    Ottoman has fallen, and was forced to withdraw from the Balkan Peninsula as early as the First Eastern War. The Asia Minor Peninsula is still too far away from everyone.


    The focus of public opinion is the French Revolution. Although the Paris Commune movement ended, the political impact it brought was far-reaching.


    Destroying the Palace of Versailles seems to be venting revenge, but it is actually pulling the majesty of the monarch off the altar.


    The revolutionaries who were unwilling to fail, seized the last aftermath, propagated revolutionary ideas, and governments of all countries were busy fighting the fire.


    These incidents do not seem to have anything to do with the Anti-Turkish Alliance. Newspapers have always followed sales. The news around them is far more interesting than overseas news.


    The eyes of the people in Europe are concentrated on the revolution, and the eyes of the people in the four countries of the Anti-Turkish Alliance are on the Near East War.


    Human beings have always been the most revengeful creatures. The great villain of Ottoman has attracted everyone''s attention, so that everyone has no time to care about revolutionary ideas.


    Fortunately, the information hasn''t been transmitted all this year, and everyone''s understanding of the outside world is not so detailed. Otherwise, if the news is passed out, it will definitely cause uproar.


    It is perfect to find an old enemy to fight, to be able to transfer internal contradictions and avoid the spread of revolutionary ideas.


    Of course, this approach may not apply to France. Their enemies are too strong, and none of them are provoking.


    The premise of the law of transferring wars is that you must win. If you lose, you will be finished.


    ...


    The Royal Palace of Berlin, Frederick III is doing the final ideological struggle: whether to join forces with Hanover to form the North German Empire.


    Every time he thought of it, he couldn''t help complaining about his father and his son.


    It was a long time ago that Metternich proposed that Poo divides the German region, because of a series of factors such as unequal distribution of dividends and opposition from Britain and France.


    Who knows today, thirty years later, because of a mistake in government decision-making, it is back to the question of establishing North Germany.


    The same North German Empire is actually two species. The territory of the German region has not been lost, and it is even larger than the partition plan proposed by Metternich that year, but Prussia has shrunk by more than half.


    Affected by this, Prussia, which should have dominated North Germany, is now a vassal of Hanover.


    What anti-gods are the main ones are the foolish words of Huyou, and Frederick III would not believe it.


    Even God''s blessing can guarantee the independence of Prussia. Knowing that Hanover was Britain''s biological son, Prussia was the most godson, at least in the Victorian era.


    In this age of world **** by the powers, the importance of the backstage is self-evident, leaving the Berlin government with few options.


    In the relationship between the Prussian Russia and the Russian Empire, the tsarist government in the east is definitely an enemy. If you do n¡¯t cause them trouble, even luck, do n¡¯t even think about supporting it.


    The formation of North Germany will definitely offend Austria. Regardless of what the Vienna government did, Frederick III knew that there must be something wrong.


    France, which had been highly anticipated by the Berlin government, did not wait for them to come over and suddenly revolutionized.


    Every time I thought of it, Frederick III secretly rejoiced that he did not take this step, or even the British boss would be offended.


    Prime Minister Leo von Caprivi proposed: "Sir, since the Austrians'' plans are unclear, it is better to show them off directly.


    The Vienna government is certain that it wants to unify the German region, but they are not ready yet, fearing that they will be boycotted by European countries, so this step has not been taken.


    Now France in the west is greatly weakened by the influence of the revolution, and Ottoman in the south is about to die. If the Vienna government can stabilize the Russians, their chances of unifying the German region are already high.


    In our situation, we can only stand by the winner.


    Many states in the German region have been drawn to Austrians, and the Vienna government has been reluctant to bid for us. It should be that they cannot trust us. "


    People will change. Under the beating of society, the thought of Grand Prussian has disappeared.


    Even the noble Junker nobles had to enter a dormant state because the war had failed.


    After the politicians came to power, the Berlin government has become less radical and more practical.


    Frederick III shook his head: "It''s not that simple. The French haven''t really hurt their vitality. They can calm down after three or five years.


    Russia-Austria relations cannot stand the test of national interests. Perhaps the Tsarist government will be forced to accept Austria ¡¯s unified German region in a short period of time and become the European hegemon.


    But they will have a day to recover. Will the Russian Empire, which has slowed down ten or twenty years later, be willing to accept Austria''s exclusive continental hegemony?


    With the British here, do you think it is far from the anti-Austrian alliance?


    Napoleon was defeated by the union of European countries. How could Franz take a cautious temper?


    Unifying the German region is not only the beginning of the peak, but also the prelude to the end.


    Austria will not do anything without full confidence, otherwise they would have unified the German region. "


    Having said that, Frederick III spoke a little at the map, and he kept silent.


    The person who knows you best is not your friend, but your enemy.


    Puao is also an old adversary, and the Berlin government has always attached great importance to the collection of intelligence on Austria, including the study of Franz''s personality.


    Knowing much more, Frederick III was basically able to judge what the Vienna government thought.


    They have used the diplomatic and military methods to solve the enemies on the north and south. Why not wait for the remaining enemies to be killed before acting?


    Looking in the direction of Frederick III''s finger, Leo von Caprivi couldn''t help but blurt out and said: "India!"


    After speaking, it seemed that he was conscious of his folly, and Leo von Caprivii fell into silence. There was only one concept in his mind: the Austrians had made a move.


    The terrible thing about Yang Mou is that everyone can see it clearly, but he can''t resist the temptation of interest.


    As early as during the First Near Eastern War, the Russians were pitted by Austria. However, even if they were pitted, Russia-Austria relations remained unaffected.


    The reason is very simple. The benefits promised by the Vienna government were obtained by the Russians, which was a willing pit.


    Can the loss be as heavy as Constantinople?


    As long as the benefits are in place, the losses are nothing at all. In essence, the potential strength of the Russian Empire has also grown, but it will take time to transform it into national power.


    Knowing to know, the Berlin government did not remind the British. Some time ago, they just put the British together, and the relationship between Britain and the United Kingdom was not so harmonious.


    ...


    Both the Berlin government has analyzed it, and the London government can also analyze it. Of course, the two are in different positions and have different conclusions.


    The Berlin government suspects that Austria will encourage the Russians to annex India, while the London government believes that Austria is eyeing India.


    After all, this is the richest colony in the world, richer than other colonies in total, and the Vienna government has no reason or ambition.


    While supporting the Ottoman Empire, Glaston also abandoned his "glorious isolation" policy.


    Here are six principles he put forward before taking office as Prime Minister:


    1. Establish a good government in the country;


    2. Maintain peace abroad


    3. Keep the European powers coordinated;


    4. Not allied with other countries;


    5. Recognize the equal rights of all countries;


    6. Freedom of sympathy.


    There are two basic points to these six principles: First, to coordinate good offices among the countries of the European continent in order to establish a so-called "coordinated Europe";


    The second is to avoid alliances with other European countries in order to maintain their freedom of movement and achieve "glorious isolation".


    However, the plan did not change quickly, and Glaston''s policies had not yet arrived in time, and the international situation had taken a drastic turn.


    If the glorious isolation policy was the best option for the London government before the outbreak of the Near East War, then after the outbreak of the Paris Revolution and the establishment of the Anti-Turkish Alliance, it would no longer be half feasible.


    Faced with an increasingly severe international situation, the British urgently need their allies to pin down Austria on the European continent to ensure India''s security.


    Throughout the world, the three countries that have the ability to contain Austria are so pathetic. Apart from Britain itself, there are only France and Russia that are not in a good state.


    Glaston put his hands on the table and said solemnly, "Dear everyone, it''s time to do multiple choice questions.


    Britain needs a big ally to cope with the international changes that follow. Now let ¡¯s choose one from the three countries: France, Russia, and Austria! "


    Nothing wrong, Austria is also one of the options. In the English dictionary, friends and foes are convertible.


    When a country is so powerful that it cannot suppress it and cannot become enemies, turning enemies into friends is also an option.


    Foreign Minister George took the lead in answering: "Prime Minister, this is a multiple choice question and we have no choice at all.


    With the fall of France and Russia, the situation on the European continent has become clear, and Austria, which is not visible, has become our biggest threat now.


    Of course, it is not ruled out that the Austrian Empire is also paperless.


    It''s just that this possibility is very small. This time the revolution that spread throughout Europe, Austria has not been chaotic. I don''t think that there will be problems within them in a short time.


    At this time, our alliance with Austria will undoubtedly further fuel their arrogance.


    The Russians are also not a good choice. The interests of Russia and Austria are too closely linked. It is difficult for the Tsarist government to stand on the opposite side of Austria before regaining its strength.


    Moreover, the credibility of the Russians is too poor. We do not have the ability to collect debts by force. Transfusion of blood to them is nothing.


    In fact, we have only one choice left-France.


    Judging by my own senses, the ambitious French is also not a good ally.


    Supporting them requires a lot of risk, and the possibility of backwashing is very high. We must grasp this degree. "


    Not only did he want to pull his allies, but he was also worried that the allies would take the opportunity to grow bigger, and the London government also broke his heart in order to balance Europe.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers objected: "Isn''t it good to encourage Austrian arrogance?


    You must know that this is a different enemy from the past. After the outbreak of civil strife in France, Austria has become a substantial continental hegemon.


    However, this hegemon is different from the previous European hegemon. The Austrians dominated European affairs through the Vienna system, and they did not have the habit of reaching out, including the French civil unrest.


    This restrained behavior allows the Austrians to have a good international image in front of European countries, and even they maintain a good relationship with each European country.


    Faced with such enemies, containment is the worst option. No one knows how many allies they can pull out. The best option is to let them make mistakes themselves. "


    "Bad kill" is the lowest cost option, but the prerequisite is that it must be able to kill, or else only "stick" is left, and the loss is great.


    After hesitating for a moment, Glaston shook his head: "The success rate is too low. We cannot hope that the Austrians will make mistakes.


    If they are not wrong, we will release a monster by ourselves, and finally back to ourselves.


    No, Austria is already a man-eating monster and a monster that is good at camouflage.


    We have been deceived by their disguised appearances so much that we are now aware of their threat. "


    ...


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 Chapter 761： Indulgence Mode 2.0

    Alliance is a complicated matter, and it needs to consider all aspects. Britain and France are not without contradictions. On the contrary, the two countries are competitors in many places.


    Austria has put enough pressure on the British, but not enough pressure on the French, at least the Paris government is not deeply impressed by the Austrian threat.


    Don''t look at the recent civil war that hurt France, it didn''t take a few years to slow down. This is just the outside view. Most French people still feel good about themselves.


    Concepts and cognitions cannot be changed overnight. The larger the country, the more stubborn it is. Self-confidence is often accompanied by pride.


    What''s more, what the French lost was only the economy, and basically no military strength was lost. It is still the most terrifying cannibal in the European world.


    In the temporary palace of Paris, Napoleon IV still did not ease from the hatred of the ruined family, changed the tolerance of the Revolutionaries before, and opened the era of white terror.


    This is an inevitable result. No ruler can tolerate the existence of the Chaos Party. The previous tolerance was for the sake of the overall situation. Now that the situation is stable, it is natural to settle accounts after the fall.


    If the insurgents were not punished, wouldn''t they encourage rebellion?


    For Napoleon IV, the imperative was to exchange the majesty of the lost monarch and reshape the glory of the monarch.


    Faceless Napoleon IV asked in a deep voice, "How do you think the British proposal for an alliance might be true?"


    Suspicion is a must. The British-French relationship is very bad most of the time. There are too many pits. It is difficult to learn lessons.


    Foreign Minister Terence Burkin analyzed: "Combining all factors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs feels that there is a maximum of five points.


    Recently, we have been busy with domestic affairs, and the international situation has changed dramatically.


    Without our restraint, Austria has revealed its ambitions.


    Judging from the current situation, as long as we do not intervene, the demise of the Ottoman Empire is a foregone conclusion.


    A Persia could not stop the pace of Austria''s expansion, and the British felt an immediate threat before they rushed to draw pressure from their allies.


    However, Ottoman''s death in the European world did not hurt the skin. The folks still applauded. The British wanted to persuade Austria through international pressure. They simply couldn''t do it.


    In this respect, we are their only choice. However, the conflict between us and the British is not small.


    What happened in the country not long ago has the shadow of the British. These accounts have not yet been accounted for. Why do the British think we will stand with them?


    The Austrian threat alone has put the conflict between the two countries on hold, I am afraid it is not enough.


    Unless the London government does not pay to make up for our losses, I have enough reasons to suspect that this is because the British feared our revenge and deliberately shifted our attention. "


    There is no way. The French have been tortured recently. Although many European countries have hacked, the biggest hack is still Britain.


    The first was to short the francs financially, and then the dumping of commodities and support for the Revolutionary Party. Conflicts broke out even in overseas colonies.


    Don''t think that at the last minute, the London government has closed up and pulled them, the French government will be grateful for them.


    This is impossible. Human revenge is far stronger than remembrance. If it weren''t for internal affairs, the French government would have considered how to retaliate.


    "There are no eternal enemies between nations, only eternal interests."


    This sentence is good, but it is not entirely accurate. The country can keep no resentment, but people must keep it.


    As a beneficiary of civil strife in France, the British naturally do not have hatred; but as a victim of the French, people immediately forget the hatred, and it is difficult for people to weigh the advantages and disadvantages rationally.


    Of course, if the benefits are large enough, it is also possible to temporarily forget about hatred.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon: "Whatever the true purpose of the British is, we need to get in touch with them.


    Our task now is to restore the economy. For a long time to come, we will not have enough energy to participate in international issues.


    Not to mention that Austria has not perished Ottoman, even if it had been annexed, it would be a trouble for the British. "


    This is a common view of European countries. In most people''s ideas: Ottoman is a barren land, and there are a group of uncivilized barbarians living on it.


    Especially after seeing the fierce resistance of the Ottomans, everyone was more relieved. They are all in vain, and there is no way to increase Austria''s national strength.


    Many people are preparing to read jokes, and even the newspapers have mocked publicly: Austria has waged a war doomed to hate.


    There is nothing wrong with it, and purely economically, the loss of the Vienna government is necessary.


    According to the news from the reporters in the battlefield, the Ottomans are all soldiers, one inch of mountains and one inch of blood.


    The land occupied by the Anti-Turkish Alliance is basically a ruin, roads, bridges, farmland have been destroyed, dams and rivers have been bombed, and the city has only rubble left, and even wells have been poisoned.


    A small number of people are old, weak women and children, and one by one with hatred, they may become terrorists at any time.


    Napoleon IV nodded: "Let the Foreign Ministry talk to the British. The London government wants us to help restrict Austria, so let them first help us restore our economy.


    Britain and Austria control international coal trading prices, which should be broken at this time. As a sincerity of cooperation, let the British cut the price of coal exports by half first. "


    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, in order to gain an advantage in international competition, the capital of Britain and Austria deliberately pushed up coal export prices.


    French industry and commerce need to bear twice the energy cost of British and Austrian companies. For French industry and commerce, breaking this malicious monopoly is crucial.


    ...


    The news that Britain and France are moving closer is not a secret. The greatest significance of the existence of this alliance itself lies in its deterrent effect.


    First and foremost is Austria. Regardless of whether Franz is willing to admit it, the British-French alliance is still the most powerful combination this year.


    At least in terms of influence, even now, more than eighty people in the world believe that Britain and France are the most powerful countries in the world.


    For a long time after the Franco-Prussian War, it was widely believed that France was stronger than Germany, and that failure was an accident. What makes people wonder?


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Our covenant with Britain and France will expire in one year. From the current situation, the possibility of renewal is almost zero.


    Recently, we have put so much pressure on the British that they can''t wait to win over the French.


    However, Britain and France are still full of contradictions, and it is difficult to reach an agreement in a short time. If we release a certain amount of goodwill, the British-French alliance will probably end up without problems. "


    He got up from his position and wandered a few steps indoors. Franz said cautiously, "It is necessary to prevent British and French from coming closer. This is a danger sign.


    Austria is not afraid of any big country, but feels that it cannot tolerate the existence of a hostile alliance.


    The alliance between the two great powers is not as simple as 1 + 1 = 2, which means that the European world''s tolerance for us is about to cross the boundary.


    Napoleon is a lesson for us. Similar things must never happen to us.


    Except for the coalitions we dominate, there should be no coalition of powers in the European world.


    In this regard, the British are worth our study. If the British-French alliance cannot be separated, then we must find ways to join in.


    Britain, France and Austria are about to expire, haven''t they expired yet?


    The British can buy the French, so can we, and can we even bid higher.


    Napoleon IV did not want to surpass his father. Well, let us give them a chance, depending on whether the French have such a good appetite. "


    Franz has always been generous in his generosity. Whatever the big picture and long-term interests are, he is all here.


    The nineteenth and twenty-first centuries were originally very different concepts. What is most valuable now does not mean that it will have the same value in the future.


    After a pause, Franz continued: "Aren''t the British planning to build North Germany, so to fulfill them, we pretend to be stupid and pretend that we haven''t seen anything."


    The Prime Minister Felix hurriedly opposed: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable, otherwise the road to German reunification will be far indefinite."


    Franz waved his hand: "Our Prime Minister, calm down first. It is easy to build a North German empire. It is not easy to keep North Germany.


    After the economic crisis, the French have realized the importance of energy, and the French government will definitely find a solution.


    Napoleon III had a very peek at the resources of the Rhineland region that year, but we flickered to Italy.


    If the French searched around and finally found that only the Rhineland region had the coal mine they wanted, could Napoleon IV bear it?


    Even if the emperor were to be jealous of the overall situation and be able to restrain his desires, could the French business community bear it?


    When necessary, we can add a fire. When contradictions accumulate to a certain degree, just a little Mars can ignite this crisis.


    I am curious how the British government will choose after the outbreak of the French-German war. "


    The Prime Minister Felix said in horror: "Your Majesty, it is too risky to let France go eastward, and it is easy to cause the situation to get out of control!


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    Franz interrupted: "It''s not that serious, North Germany can''t stand it, we will go in person. As long as the French are defeated, the German regional unification strategy is complete.


    If France is not good, let the front line fail deliberately, let the situation erode, and pull European countries into the water.


    A strong and aggressive France is a threat to all European countries. Why should our family work hard ahead? "


    Looking at the people in shock, Franz did not continue. Everyone''s shock is nothing more than a bottom line.


    According to Franz, the German region has not yet been unified, and the North German region is not considered the territory of the Shinshin Empire.


    The erosion of the situation happened to kill people with swords and clean up those small states. At the peak, the German region had more than 1,000 lords and more than 200 independent states.


    After the merger and reorganization, at the Vienna Conference in 1815, there were 39 legal states in the German region.


    To this day, there are still more than thirty independent states in the German region. Without addressing some of them, the Emperor Franz was unsettled.


    The French is undoubtedly a good knife. There are threats from the French. It is not enough for everyone to move closer to Austria.


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 Chapter 762： Turning

    On the Near East battlefield, an exciting scene appeared. When the frontline was the hottest, there was a mess behind Ottoman.


    Armenia has turned back, Greece has turned back, Slavic has turned back, and even the Kurds have shown signs of instability.


    Without rebellion, no one would motivate them. Otherwise, a rebellious nation in Ottoman would have to add a lot.


    The previous waves of national uprisings were all due to the anti-Turkish alliance. Everyone knows that the Ottoman Empire is going to be cold, and it will be too late to stop changing jobs.


    To find a way out for the upper class, naturally it is necessary to accept the vote. If you do not take action at this time to prove your position, how can you protect your status in the future?


    If the Anti-Turkish Alliance opens the door of convenience at this time, it is estimated that someone within the Ottoman government will change jobs.


    There is no doubt that civil strife hastened the decline of the Ottoman Empire.


    Unlike previous national independence movements, this time the insurgents were armed, and the Austrian airship dropped weapons and ammunition into the insurgents.


    The aftermath of a multi-ethnic country has erupted. Although the rebels are only a small number of people, being stabbed at this time still leads to the loss of trust by the Sudanese government to the national minorities.


    Affected by the rebellion, ethnic conflicts praised by the Ottoman Empire were also intensified.


    The Sudanese government''s morale, which was finally inspired by it, was directly lost by half, and the ethnic minority''s sense of belonging to the country sharply decreased.


    First, the Austrian army captured Kirsehir, and then the Russians also captured Osmandzhek, watching the two countries meet on the Kyzyl River.


    Once this battle plan was completed, the Ottoman Empire was divided by the Anti-Turkish Alliance in the middle and could not be looked at from end to end.


    In particular, the essence of the western region was completely engulfed in anti-Turkish alliance and could not get any outside assistance.


    It is impossible to abandon the west, and the capital Ankara is west of the Kizil river.


    Moreover, the Austrian army has entered the two river basins, and the territory to the east of Ottoman is equally unsafe.


    The narrow territory of the Asia Minor Peninsula has created favorable conditions for the anti-Turkish alliance. The coalition forces can cut in from the middle and divide the Ottoman Empire into two.


    "Kizil River Meeting" is just one of the alternative plans, and the two river basins can also work together. Unfortunately, the Caucasus is mountainous, and the Russians are still playing mountain wars with the Ottomans in the Greater Caucasus.


    Forced by tension, the Ottoman Empire had to shrink its forces and stand firm.


    The main forces contracted back, and the burden of defense fell on the hands of the local militia. The commander of the militia was not a government-appointed officer, but a religious leader ...


    When it comes to faith, combat effectiveness is always bursting. Although not as good as the regular army, the combat effectiveness of the Ottoman militia shocked the anti-Turkish alliance.


    Constantinople, Albrecht, commander-in-chief of the Allied Command, is furious: "Marshal Publius, are you here on vacation or are you fighting?"


    To a soldier, such accusations are undoubtedly the biggest insult. Fortunately, Publius was a pseudo-military half-way monk, and his face was closer to politicians.


    "His Commander, this is completely accidental. No one knows that the Ottomans will focus on ..."


    Without waiting for him to finish, Russian commander Ivanov interrupted politely: "The battlefield is not an amusement park. Don''t make so many excuses for failure.


    And where is the main force of the Ottomans, everyone knows that we are not unscrupulous politicians, and no one listens to you talking here. "


    There was no way. In the recent battle, the Greek army was ambushed by the Ottoman guerrillas and unfortunately lost dozens of heavy artillery.


    It was nothing to lose on the battlefield, but the problem was that the Greeks did not blow up artillery when they broke out, and these artillery fell into the hands of the Ottoman army with ammunition.


    Losing such a large person, the Greek army naturally concealed it. In the ensuing battle, the shells landed on the Russians.


    Due to the lack of preparation in advance and the miscalculation of the enemy''s firepower, the Russian army lost thousands of people by surprise.


    Through the captured captives, after understanding the cause and effect, the Russians naturally refused to eat this dumb loss, and this was the result of this coalition meeting.


    Originally, an orthodox military man like Ivanov did not look down on the parallel marshals of politicians such as Pbulius.


    Now that such a thing happened again, naturally I will not be polite. The commanders of the four nations'' coalition forces in the coalition command all bear the title of marshal, and they are also divided into three, six and nine.


    Ivanov and Albrecht were both orthodox soldiers, and they also had military exploits, and their status was naturally first-class.


    Montenegro''s commander Maxim Trentiev, although he has no military merits, is also an orthodox soldier.


    Even though Greece is stronger than Montenegro, but here, Maxim Trentiev still ranks higher than Pubulius.


    This subconscious judgment has been proved on the battlefield. Russia and Austria are the main players, so the record will not be worse.


    Although the Principality of Montenegro has fewer soldiers, its record is almost the same as that of the Greeks.


    The army is a place where the strong are worshipped. No matter what tactics are adopted, the generals who can win the battle are the most respected.


    Fortunately, Pubulius has a good mentality, if the average person has long since collapsed.


    "Marshal Ivanov, we are very sorry about this. Since the entire army that sent the artillery was annihilated, we have not received any news, so ..."


    This explanation is obviously unsatisfactory, but everyone is under the banner of coalition forces. Political interests have determined that everyone cannot turn their backs.


    Albrecht''s initial mockery seemed to be aimed at Pbulius, but in fact it was more to alleviate the contradiction.


    Pbulius is no more waste, that is also the representative of Greece, can not let the Russians get angry.


    Under normal circumstances, killing the representatives of allies cannot be done by ordinary people, but this does not mean that the Russians cannot do it.


    Albrecht had no expectations of the Russians'' violent temper.


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 Chapter 763： Big chessboard

    Albrecht: "From the current situation, the coalition forces will be able to meet on the Kyzyl River next month, and the first phase of the coalition''s combat mission will be basically completed.


    In order to better adapt to the situation on the battlefield and end this war as soon as possible, the coalition command decided to adjust its military deployment.


    After the division of the Ottoman Empire is completed, the forces of various countries will be re-divided.


    In the next round of strategic plans, the Russian army will be responsible for the strategy west of the Kizil River, focusing on winning the enemy''s capital, Ankara, as soon as possible.


    The Austrian army is responsible for the strategy west of the Kizil River. The core of the strategy is to win the two river basins and further divide Ottoman.


    In view of the heavy losses of the Greek and Montenegro forces on the battlefield, and the inability to undertake the next phase of combat missions, the coalition command decided to cancel the next combat missions of the two armies for a one-month repair.


    After the troops have been refurbished, the missions of the two armies are responsible for clearing out local guerrillas and maintaining the stability of the newly occupied areas. They will be responsible for specific areas and will be dispatched according to actual needs.


    Does anyone have any questions? "


    The final questioning was obviously directed at Greece and Montenegro. The division of war between Russia and Austria showed that they were coordinated in advance.


    The heavy losses were just an excuse to kick the Greek and Montenegro forces out of the battle sequence, which also meant that they lost their right to speak in the distribution of loot.


    Marshal Maxim Trentiev of Montenegro: "No problem. Our army has already reduced its staff by more than 600 people. It really needs to be repaired."


    Both battalions were destroyed, and the troop reinforcements, Maxim Trentiev, would be scrapped if they did not repair their troops.


    Pubulius kept talking, but at this time it was not a stubborn time, otherwise it would annoy the Allied Command and a death mission would have to pay for everything in Greece.


    Russia and Austria can withstand tens of thousands of casualties. That is because most soldiers can afford to lose, but Greece cannot.


    In the previous battle, the Greek army paid more than 5,000 casualties. This proportion is not much lower than Montenegro, and the morale of the army has been greatly reduced.


    ...


    The situation on the battlefield became clear, and the post-war share of the loot was also on the agenda of the Vienna government.


    The agreement before the war was just an oral agreement, and it could only be used as one of the reference standards at the most. The decision on whether to divide the loot depends on strength.


    The performance of the four anti-Turkish alliance nations on the battlefield and their contributions to the war will become the core standard for post-war loot distribution.


    In addition, we must consider the political influence and the feelings of our allies, so as to satisfy all parties as much as possible.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Although Greece and Montenegro did not do much on the battlefield, their joining brought political bonuses to the alliance.


    The death of a minister in particular by the Greeks increased the legitimacy of our war. These additional effects must be taken into account by the government.


    When we urged the Armenians to launch an independent movement, we promised to let them establish the country independently, and we need to give them a statement after the war.


    Ottoman''s other nations responding to the alliance also need to give them an explanation, not to let the outside world read the joke. "


    It''s not the world''s boss. Many of the Austrian government''s actions are moving closer to world hegemony.


    When the boss can''t live without his younger brother, if he wants to gain the support of his younger brothers, we must let everyone see tangible benefits.


    While taking into account the interests of the younger brother, you must not damage your own interests, or you will become the head of injustice.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The nations that responded to the alliance were mainly Greeks and Slavs, motivated by the Greek and Russian governments, respectively.


    After the war, the two countries will be resettled. Those who are unwilling to leave can stay. Anyway, the number of people is not a problem.


    The trouble is that the Armenians independently established the country, which involves our future strategic deployment.


    Austria needs to set an example to convince everyone that as long as we work with us, we can achieve national independence.


    Independence and the establishment of a country are naturally indispensable. Leaving a piece of land out of the Ottoman Empire and letting Armenians become independent will inevitably reduce our and Russians'' gains.


    The most important thing is that this place is not good for election. We cannot give up in the two river basins, let alone the Asia-Pacific region.


    The best option is the Caucasus Mountains, where the land is barren and of the lowest value. Armenia can become a buffer after independence, reducing our border with the Russians.


    But now it has fallen into the hands of the Russians. If we want the Tsarist government to spit it out, we must pay a big price. "


    Supporting Armenia ¡¯s independence was actually aimed at Britain and France, and in a sense it also hit the Russians.


    There are not many ethnic groups desperately in need of European independence. The Irish, Italians and Poles are definitely in the top three, followed by the Bulgarians, Scots, and Baltic national consciousness of independence.


    Poles can be ignored for the time being. They have been killed in the Pu-Russian War and have been wounded.


    The Irish and Italians are the nations most likely to break out of the independence movement in Europe, and they are also the focus of the Vienna government''s business development.


    Armenia is a magnet that attracts independent organizations of the two countries to cooperate with Austria. When Austria and Britain and France face each other, this is the best killer.


    "Maybe we can do business by helping the Russians develop their navy," Navy Secretary Castagni suggested.


    "But the Tsarist government has no money!"


    The words of Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl directly gave Castagni many reasons to die.


    The navy is a beast that swallows gold. Playing a navy in a poor country is a disaster.


    Based on the treasury government''s fiscal revenue and the ability to achieve a balance of revenue and expenditure are the results of God''s blessing, the development of the navy is simply not realistic.


    What seemed to come to mind, Franz suddenly said: "The Russians have no money, so they become rich.


    Before that, we must first seduce the tsarist government.


    The navy is undergoing a technological revolution. Our fleet of battleships will not be long before we will be eliminated by the times.


    The waste was just used and given to a fleet of the Tsarist government as compensation for the land they gave to the Armenians to establish their country.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is over, the Danes are also traditional allies of the Russians, and the last obstacles to the Baltic Sea no longer exist.


    Constantinople was tightly controlled by the Russians. After the end of the Near East War, the Black Sea became an inner lake of the Tsar.


    We are also allies of the Russians. They have opened their doors to the Mediterranean. The strategic situation of the Russians is better than ever.


    All obstacles no longer exist, and the Navy is now sent. Now is the golden age for the Russians to develop their navy, and someone inside the Tsarist government will definitely see it.


    Sending a fleet to the Russians and igniting the tsarist government''s enthusiasm for the development of the navy is of great strategic significance to our next move.


    Montenegro and Greece can also follow this example. If there is no land allocated to them, they will be rewarded with warships. "


    The Vienna government has decided to provoke a new round of naval arms race as the pre-dreadnought era comes, and these battleships are now bound to be eliminated.


    It is a burden to stay in your hands, and you want to sell them all. There is no such a rich goldman in the world.


    According to past practice, these warships that can''t be handled are usually converted into merchant ships, and can not be converted into school training ships. The final destination is either to become the target of naval target training or to be sold Scrap iron.


    It can not be said that it is given to allies. Austria''s backward goods are still the main force in the hands of the Russian Navy.


    Naval Minister Castagni reluctantly said: "Sir, we are too bad to give away a warship in vain, at least we have to recover the cost?"


    Regardless of whether it sells second-hand warships or is converted into merchant ships for sale, it can provide the navy with a military fee.


    Franz laughed: "At the cost, our allies can''t afford it. Even at a lower price, I don''t think the Tsarist government has the courage to buy a fleet.


    Moreover, it was not really given away, but we exchanged political interests. As for the loss of military expenses of the navy, wouldn''t you come back after the after-sales service?


    If it is not enough, you will sell them some small warships, help them complete the port upgrade, and promote the Austrian standard to the allies'' navy.


    Montenegro''s navy is almost zero, and you can toss as much as you want; the Greek navy is still British, you need to help them correct it; the Russian navy stayed thirty years ago, and you have a lot of business. "


    Once, Franz once thought that free is the conscience of the merchant. After being beaten by the society, he had to admit that free goods are the most expensive.


    It seems that you have not paid for this service, but in fact, you have already paid for it elsewhere.


    While giving warships, you can also promote Austrian naval standards incidentally. The benefits involved are definitely not low.


    As you can see from the army, through a series of operations by the Vienna government, Austrian equipment has become the most popular weapon in the world.


    More than half of the countries in the world have adopted Austrian weapons, and Austria accounts for 73.6% of the total arms exports in the international arms market.


    In contrast, the navy is much more tragic. In the international arms market, the British were overwhelmed, occupying less than 10% of the market share, which is completely mismatched with strength.


    "Her Majesty, the Tsarist government''s finances are very bad, and it is almost impossible for them to become rich." Finance Minister Carl reminded


    Franz nodded: "We can sign a long-term supply contract with the Russians for raw materials, overdraw the future earnings of the Russians, and increase the funds that the Tsarist government can mobilize in the short term.


    To help the Russians upgrade the military port, they can also fool them into military and civilian use, and use the future earnings of the port to make up for the initial investment.


    An important letter that ignited our influence in Russia to build the Ocean Age into the hearts of the people and boast the power of the sea.


    The Tsarist government was convinced that the reason why the Russian Empire was poor was because it had abandoned the ocean and killed the mainland.


    After the tsarist government is hooked, talk to them about territorial transactions. For territories in the Russian Ukrainian region, a high price was reported, making the tsarist government''s pockets bulging.


    Maybe we are losing money on the surface, but after a toss of money, they will return to Austria.


    As long as it can stimulate Russian ambitions for the ocean and induce the Tsarist government to shift its strategy to the Indian Ocean, it is victory.


    When necessary, a false market boom can be created in Russia, making the Tsarist government think that it has recovered its vitality ... "


    This is a big game, even the biggest game played since Franz''s succession.


    It''s not just the anti-Turkish alliance that is framed in it. The European countries and even the countries are pawns on the chessboard.


    The strategic induction of the Russians is an insignificant part of this grand strategy. This big game started as early as ten years ago.


    Due to the changing situation in the international situation, several fine-tunings were carried out midway, and only now Franz barely completed the layout.


    Not all strategic plans need to be successful, as long as one third has achieved its goal, Austria is the winner.


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 Chapter 764： hope

    Over time, the overseas interests of various countries have continuously increased, and the frictions and checks and balances between the major powers have become more and more, and they are often generated passively.


    Austria wanted to perish Ottoman in order to obtain a stable big rear, inadvertently penetrated the tentacles into Persia, and had the ability to threaten India.


    In overseas colonial activities, the British and Austrian places have checks and balances, and the threats are mutual.


    You can move my cheese and I can take your bread. Everyone is restraining each other, for example:


    The Cape of Good Hope of the British is okay under Austrian eyes; Austrian Alaska is next to Canada, and there is no conflict.


    Today, unlike in the past, Austrian Alaska is no longer a country of ice and snow, but a famous gold producing place in the world.


    Of course this is famous, not to say how bad the local gold output is, mainly because the colonial government''s advertisements are doing well.


    By ranking, the main gold producing areas in the world are: South Africa, Australia, Canada, the United States, Russia, and West Africa. Alaska can only rank seventh.


    The reputation of Austrian Alaska is mainly due to the harsh weather conditions, which was nicknamed the "Test of God" by Austrian poets.


    The lack of population of the Alaskan colonial government directly used this sentence as a slogan.


    It is claimed that Alaska has the world''s worst natural gold mine, which is the test that God has left for humankind.


    Only by enduring the test set by God can we be able to get rich and become the peak of life.


    Of course, the Russians may be dissatisfied with the saying that "the natural conditions are the worst," and there are many gold mines in Russia''s harsh climate.


    It is right to say that it is God ¡¯s test. If you fail the test, you will really see God.


    In the icy and snowy state of Alaska, more than four-digit gold rushers meet every year on the gold rush road. Those who make a fortune are the few lucky people who have experienced the test.


    Alaska''s annual output of tens of tons of gold is also a piece of fat for the Vienna government that cannot be easily cut.


    If the British government is not too sensitive to India, it will find that the mutual restraint between Britain and Austria is no small.


    Although India is delicious, it is impossible for the Vienna government to take risks without eating with full confidence.


    The premise of a potential threat is "potential", and the British have been operating in India for so many years, and it is not paperless.


    Now, at the peak of Britain, if anyone thinks that British India is a soft persimmon, it would be silly to rush up and save it.


    ...


    The goodwill released by the London and Vienna governments pulled the British government out of panic.


    The so-called "You are also afraid, then I will rest assured." Since Austria is still afraid of Britain, it means that India is temporarily safe.


    In the official residence of the Prime Minister of Downing Street, after a rational analysis of the pros and cons, Glaston was confused.


    "What do you think the Austrian government suddenly released goodwill for?"


    What seemed to come to mind, Foreign Minister George''s face changed drastically: "What the Austrian''s true purpose is is still uncertain. But then, we are probably in big trouble.


    Austria''s willingness to sign a safeguards treaty can only prove that the Vienna government has no interest in Persia for the time being, which does not mean that the Russians are also not interested.


    The international situation is changing. Although Austria is temporarily ahead of European countries, their continental dominance is not stable.


    It can be seen from the goodwill released by the Vienna government that the Austrians have not sat down with the confidence of the European hegemon.


    Neither the ambitious Russians nor the arrogant French will recognize their status.


    Between France and Russia, Austria''s continental hegemony is a joke. Perhaps aware of this, the Vienna government never occupied itself as a continental hegemon.


    Over time, both France and Russia will recover, and Austria will be in trouble.


    According to past experience, the Austrians will not confront France and Russia directly, and they will most likely play the trick of contradiction transfer.


    I am afraid that in the next step, they will encourage the Russians to continent next time, stir up the contradictions between the Russians and us, and then focus on France.


    The North German Empire we planned, I am afraid, will also become the guard of Austria''s West Gate. "


    Yang Mo was terrible because it was exposed and things would still happen.


    Russian ambitions cannot be eliminated by the London government. Unlike Russia-Austria relations from the period of the anti-French war, the two countries are allies and have been bumping into each other until now. The British-Russian relationship is a complete mess.


    Even if the Austrian plan is placed on the desk of Alexander III, the Tsarist government will still be happy in the next continent.


    Warnings issued by the London government can only be counterproductive. Trust is always easy to corrupt and difficult to build.


    Over the past few decades, Russia and Austria have established a basic relationship of trust through three generations of monarchs. Although the knife was secretly hidden, the agreements reached between the two countries were finally fulfilled.


    The Vienna government encouraged Russia to move south. That was a tangible benefit, and the Tsarist government naturally believed. The British pointed out that Austria conspired to separate the relationship between Britain and Russia, and the Tsarist government did not take it seriously.


    I have never had anything for you, so why not talk about alienation?


    The North German Empire served as a guard even more unsolved. It was determined by geographical location. They were caught in the middle of Fao.


    Unless the North German Empire plans to be abandoned and the North German region will continue to divide, then the weak German Federation will certainly not do the trick.


    This is the worst option, none of them. External pressure is also the driving force for a nation to unite.


    Unless the London government goes to battle to help withstand the French military pressure, otherwise the bunch of small states in the German region will fall to Austria in minutes.


    After a moment of hesitation, Gladstone sighed: "The price Austria can offer is too high for the Russians to refuse.


    However, this is a future thing, and the Tsarist government should settle for a while. By preparing the Governor of India, Central Asia and Persia will be uneven in the future.


    Warn the French and let them stand up to their ambitions. Otherwise, it will create opportunities for the Austrians and reorganize the anti-French alliance, they will cry!


    Next, we must raise our vigilance, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    The enemies encountered this time are different from the past. They are much more difficult than France and Russia. Past experience is not used for them.


    The future of the main battlefield has shifted, from a real knife to a real gun, into a diplomatic game. "


    The Vienna government''s successive moves, the London government can only respond passively, which made Glaston very dissatisfied.


    You know that Britain has always been known as a strong diplomatic power. Now that it is being held by people''s noses, they don''t know how to start when they want to fight back.


    Foreign Minister George replied confidently: "Be assured, Prime Minister. We were not alert enough to Austria before. They got into the hole and got into a passive state. No such thing will happen again."


    ...


    On November 18, 1882, the Anti-Turkish Alliance successfully met on the Kizil River, and the Ottoman Empire became at stake.


    At the moment in Ankara''s palace, Abdul Hamid II was in a state of anger, ten times more severe than the Austrian airship dropping bombs above him in the last Near Eastern War.


    The British boss was really powerful and supported a lot of their supplies, but this is a thing of the past.


    After the Asia Minor Peninsula was divided into two, the western region was completely isolated from the world and surrounded by anti-Turkish alliances on all sides.


    No amount of material assistance could be delivered. In theory, the British can also use airships to airdrop.


    Unfortunately, this is not possible. The British support for Ottoman is also limited. Directly sending airships to airdrop materials is challenging the anti-Turkish alliance''s bottom line.


    If the conflict intensifies and involves itself, the London government will cry.


    Neither Austria nor Russia has a peek at the strength of India alone, but once the two countries join forces, the situation will be different.


    Not to mention the expulsion of the British, at least there is no problem in burning the war to the hinterland of India. At the same time against the two world continent military powers, the London government has not gone mad.


    Waging a war to defend Ottoman? It is estimated that the proposal has just been made, and Downing Street will change its owner.


    Panicked Abdul Hamid II: "Prime Minister, what shall we do now?"


    Middlehart replied restlessly: "Your Majesty, at this stage, the enemy will not give us a way to live. To keep Ottoman, we can only desperately.


    The Russian army is only more than 80 kilometers away from Ankara. Next, we must prepare for the capital defense battle. His Majesty can come to the front line to boost morale. "


    "Do we still have hope of winning?" Abdul Hamid II asked expectantly.


    He wanted to hear that someone could give him a positive answer. Midhart is not the master of flattery. The mess in the country makes his heart rhythm crisp. Naturally, at this time, he won''t greet each other.


    "The enemy''s advantage is too great. Our chance of winning the war is almost zero, but there is hope for the Ottoman Empire.


    As long as the anti-Turkish alliance is given the maximum killing, the brutal casualties will calm them down and then go to the negotiating table.


    By paying a certain price and sending the enemy out of the country, we can end this war decently. "


    Abdul Hamid II said fiercely, "Okay, I''ll go and inspect the barracks."


    What people are most afraid of is that there is no hope, and even if they know that there is little hope, some people can''t help trying.


    At this time, the expectations of Abdul Hamid II also fell, and it was enough to keep the Ottoman Empire and the throne.


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 Chapter 765： Miscarriage

    The corpse blood is the true portrayal of the Near East battlefield at this moment. Now that the war has progressed, both sides have red-eyed.


    There is only one goal for everyone-to kill the enemy. In order to win, everyone gave up the bottom line, and various means of refreshing the offline line are constantly being staged.


    The combination of religion and war is terrifying. Human bombs have become conventional weapons, and some even use seven or eight-year-old children as launchers.


    Tied the bomb to the children, and waved their leather whip to drive them forward, crying and explosion sounded at the same time, there is no other purgatory on earth.


    When sympathy is exhausted, the consequences are naturally catastrophic. The bloodiest places in the war have become uninhabited after the war.


    Looking at the information that came back, it was a well-informed Franz, and he was silent. The only reaction was that the Ottomans were "crazy".


    The defeat is not terrible. As long as people are still there is hope for a comeback, and when people are gone, there is nothing left.


    It is now the 19th century, and international public opinion can play a little role. Everyone knows that a face-to-face government like Austria cannot carry out genocide.


    Prior to this, the Vienna government had formulated a migration plan and even selected the place.


    A beautiful Arctic Ocean island with mild climate, plenty of sunshine, little rainfall, and a good living environment, it is very suitable for tourism.


    For the island, the government of Vienna also compensated the British Canadian colonial government for a huge sum of 15,000 pounds before it gained sovereignty.


    From the current situation, Franz feels that the Vienna government will save a lot of immigration costs.


    According to data returned by the Allied Command, as of Christmas, the number of coalition casualties had exceeded 117,000, and the number of casualties was as high as 547,000.


    The Austrian army alone paid a heavy price of 59,000 killed and 287,000 casualties. The first wave of cannon fodder was basically exhausted, and the second wave of cannon fodder was also heavily damaged.


    Allied forces lost so much. As a suffocating party, the Ottoman Empire ¡¯s military losses were naturally more serious.


    According to incomplete statistics, so far, the Ottoman Empire has permanently lost more than one million troops.


    There is no way. The Ottoman Empire has not yet established a perfect battlefield medical rescue system. There are too few medical staff, and even military officers in the battlefield hospital cannot fully protect them. Ordinary soldiers are blessed by ****, and serious injuries please comrades-in-arms for help.


    With such a heavy loss in the army, civilian casualties are even more uncountable, and there must be more deaths than the army anyway.


    The cruelty of the Near East War has caused a stir in the European continent, and anti-war has once again become a hot topic.


    Even in Austria, anti-war ideological trends have emerged. Of course, the main faction prevails, mainly because Ottoman is too angry.


    As long as you open the history book, everyone has the motivation to perish Ottoman. The anti-war faction is just against the war, not against the destruction of Ottoman.


    Just as the crowds of melons pointed the rivers and mountains, on a sunny day, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Hanover completed their confluence.


    It''s really low-key, although everyone knows that Prussia and Hanover have been playing together, but no one can imagine that they can form a federal empire.


    On February 14, 1883, the Emperor of the Federal Republic of Germany, George I, was crowned the Hampshire Empire, and the European world gained another crown.


    Prussia and Hanover formed a dual empire, and the North German region has virtually unified.


    Many small nations resisted the trouble of joining Prussia in the Imperial Parliament, and ended in failure.


    In jurisprudence, Prussia and Hanover share a state seat. This was the emperor''s prerogative, and everyone would not like to oppose it.


    In the precedent set by the Habsburgs, Hungary and the Balkans could become part of the Shinra Empire as part of Austria. Now George I is just following suit.


    The North German region is unified, and the German Federal Empire can now rely on the "Northern German Empire", theoretically on par with the new Shinra Empire of the Habsburgs.


    Saint Petersburg, Alexander III tapped the table and asked, "Don''t you vow me to promise you that the Vienna government will never let Pude merge?"


    Now, as you wish, Pod has really merged. Just where do you guarantee Austrian interference? "


    Many European countries are pushing for the merger of Puddock to balance Austria, but this does not include the Russian Empire.


    The Russian-Prussian war was so **** that the two sides had long been foe-like, and there was no possibility of solution.


    After the reunification of North Germany, it was indeed possible to increase the difficulty for Austria to unify Germany, but a strong enemy was added to the west of Russia.


    This is determined by body weight. Regardless of the fact that the Kingdom of Prussia was divided and many regions were merged into Hanover. Being the second in the new empire, the anti-Russian forces were weakened.


    In fact, no matter how the land is divided, the people above are still those people. The power of hatred will make these people stand on the opposite side of Russia.


    In terms of population, the number of people who hate Russia accounts for more than half of this nascent empire, and the remaining people do not like the Russians.


    There is no doubt that hostility to Russia is the mainstream of this new empire. Until this generation dies, the two sides should not expect reconciliation.


    If you just add a hostile country, the tsarist government doesn''t care. There are more hostile countries in the world that are hostile to Russia. Life is still the same.


    But North Germany is different, this is a strong guy. If it was not for the Prussian youth who lost too much, Pod''s merger would not be weaker than the previous Popo Federation.


    Even if Prussia hurts its vitality, the new North German Empire has the strength of the former Pope Federation by seven or eight points, which is enough to put pressure on Russia, which has suffered a great deal of vitality.


    The inaction of the Vienna government made the Tsarist government very aggressive.


    Oscar Jimenez, the foreign minister who was directly responsible, could only be scrupulously answered by Alexander III''s murderous gaze.


    "Austria''s attention was all focused on the Near East battlefield, neglecting the change in China-Europe, so that the British lost their way.


    Sudden changes have taken place, and the Vienna government may have not responded before taking action. "


    The lower the voice, the colder the sweat on Oscar Jimenez''s forehead. There is no way, it can''t be edited.


    He is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia and not the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria. It is normal to know what is going on; if he knew, he would be the best diplomatic strategist of this century.


    On the bright side, it makes no sense to look at it. How does Oscar Jimenez explain it?


    Alexander III sneered: "Nonsense! Things have already happened, you just told me this, why did you go early?"


    The Vienna government will ignore Central Europe. Do you believe this? "


    It''s no wonder that Alexander III was so morbid. The two Russian-Prussian wars pitted the tsarist government too much. He really didn''t want to come back for the third time.


    ...


    It is not just the Russians who do not want to see the Pudd merger. Napoleon IV, who was far away in Paris, is also furious.


    There are not so many reasons, just because they are blocking the way. The birth of the North German Empire increased the difficulty of France''s eastward strategy.


    The recent French Revolution was caused by many factors, one of which was the energy crisis.


    Afterwards, all circles in France came to the conclusion that there must be a stable source of raw coal in order to protect the domestic energy supply.


    Until a new source of raw coal is found, the eastward strategy is an irreplaceable part.


    If it weren''t for France still recuperating and the anti-war wave has not subsided, domestic interest groups would have already taken action.


    After the release of the vent, Napoleon IV calmed down: "If we interfere now, what chance is there to interrupt the Pudd merger?"


    Foreign Minister Terence Burkin replied in a panic: "No, this is absolutely impossible!"


    "Your Majesty, the Anti-French Alliance seems to be dissolved. In fact, the hostile power of the European world is still strong, and if you are not careful, you will ..."


    Napoleon IV waved his hand impatiently: "Don''t make alarmists here. The anti-French alliance is also worthy of vigilance in Britain, Russia, and Austria.


    Now that the Russians have stated their position against the merger of Pudd and German, although Austria has not stated its position, I do not believe that they are willing to give up the unification of the German region.


    Pulling Russia and Austria to intervene together, even if the remaining European countries oppose together, they can''t help us. "


    There is nothing wrong with it. France, Russia, and Austria happen to be the world''s three continent military powers. Together, the three countries can sweep the world on land.


    Foreign Minister Terence Burkin explained with a grin: "His Majesty, Russia and Austria will not join us.


    Austria must focus on reputation if it wants to unify the German region. When it comes to the internal affairs of the German region, they will not join hands with anyone.


    The tsarist government may want to interfere. Their finances are so bad that they can''t afford to interfere in military expenditure. "


    After listening to this explanation, Napoleon IV persuaded instantly.


    The current situation in France is not very good. If the Tsarist government had no money before the Revolution, Napoleon IV could generously donate it, and now the Parisian government''s pockets are not drumming.


    Napoleon IV couldn''t dare to try if he could not pull his allies. In case anger was caused, no one could bear the consequences.


    After a moment of contemplation, Napoleon IV slowly asked: "Austrians have been slow to take action. Do you know why?"


    The more irrational, the easier it is to cause suspicion. The Vienna government did not respond to the reunification of North Germany, and Napoleon IV had to suspect that there was a plot inside.


    Seeing everyone in deep thought, Secretary of the Army Luskinia Hafez speculated: "Will the Austrians let the North Germans reunite because they fear us?"


    Although narcissistic a little bit, the crowd still did not object. Even after a civil strife, France is still the scariest monster in everyone''s eyes.


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 Chapter 766： Misleading

    The establishment of the North German empire detonated European public opinion, and polarization also appeared within the German nationalists.


    The optimists believe that this is a step forward in the reunification of the German region, from a three-point world to a double hero, and there is only one step left to unify.


    Pessimists believe that this is the beginning of the disaster. After the merger of Pudd and Peder became more powerful, and the intervention of European powers, unity has become a "flower in the mirror, the moon in the water", which is invisible.


    In order to appease the commotion of the people, Franz also personally sent a congratulatory message to George I, and wrote an article "The Road to Unity" by the way.


    It was clearly pointed out that the merger of Pudd and Germany was a small step in the process of reunification in the German region. The next step was the return of North Germany to the embrace of the Shen Luo Empire.


    It is naturally inevitable to thank the British for their great contribution to the London government''s contribution to the Pudd merger, and Franz encouraged them to continue their efforts.


    What did the British read? Franz didn''t know, anyway, anti-British sentiment in the German region rose.


    By the way, the coronation ceremony of George I became extremely shivering. Most European monarchs sent representatives to express their meaning, and the German monarchs were collectively absent.


    The King of Prussia, Frederick III, was absent due to physical discomfort. Only the family of the Gotha dynasty went to support the scene.


    There is no way, the atmosphere is too weird. France and Russia directly opposed it. Franz sent some sincere blessings, but the effect seemed to be reversed.


    The European continent is still in the world of the three countries of France, Russia, and Austria. The British are still at sea, even if they add the newly established North Germany.


    At such sensitive times, any action can be politically interpreted.


    The monarchs of countries with political abilities online naturally know how to stand in line. Moreover, everyone was envious of the two crowns on George I''s head.


    To date, most aristocrats in the European world have not recognized the legitimacy of the throne of George I. There is no way to find the legal basis.


    Go through history?


    Franz was the legal system of the Shinra Empire. Hannover wanted to obtain the legal system from Shinra, and first went to Austria.


    Election law?


    The legal system of elections in Germany is derived from the "Golden Seal Book", and Hanover is not even an elected emperor.


    Even if it is barely possible to grab a small number, it is stipulated in this code that the Pope must be crowned the "King of Germany" before he can succeed the emperor.


    Even more tragic, unless the Roman Catholic court is crazy, otherwise it is impossible for them to recognize a Protestant emperor.


    Originally, Prussia was illegal because of the use of high-level means of force, and did not get everyone''s approval. William I could only use a parallel throne to make up the number.


    The crown on George I''s head is even more watery. The value of existence is probably more faceted, and it is basically not recognized in the official documents of various countries.


    The throne of parallel imports is also the emperor. For good-faced aristocrats, this is enough for everyone to be jealous.


    As soon as Franz was upset, the London government became embarrassed.


    European media are praising the government of London for its cleverness and the North German Empire that it has worked out to accomplish the great strategy of killing three birds with one stone.


    Sounds great, great diplomatic victory. It''s just that there are a lot of people who accidentally offend, leaving the British government diplomatically isolated.


    British-French alliance?


    Naturally, it does not exist anymore. It was just put together. If Napoleon IV was still in alliance with the British, it would be water in his head.


    After this lesson, Napoleon IV fully understood why his father, who had always been pro-British and Austrian, preferred to unite with Austria, which he hated, rather than team with close British.


    No matter what the London government thinks, the French government has labeled them: "no credibility, pitting allies".


    Every time he sees a newspaper boasting that the government ¡¯s diplomacy is overwhelming, Prime Minister Gladstone has a headache.


    Although the above is a fact, some things cannot be said. Things have been picked up. What do French people think about their allies?


    Every time a report was sprinkled with salt on the wounds of the people, the more public opinion touted, the more the French government could not step down.


    Gladstone: "The North German Empire has been established, but the situation is somewhat out of control.


    I put an end to Austria ¡¯s unification of the German region. I was misinterpreted by the outside world. Both France and Russia felt that we were targeting them.


    This makes us very embarrassed in the international arena. If it is not resolved in a short time, we will fall into diplomatic isolation again. "


    Diplomatically isolated by European countries, the London government has not experienced it for the first time, but the situation is a little different now.


    Isolated by European countries at that time, it was voluntary by the London government. At that time, they were busy opening overseas colonies, and had no effort to participate in European affairs.


    Given the stability of the European continent, it is natural that the London government has more things than less.


    The situation is clearly different now, and the strengths of the European continents have been unbalanced. France, which has fallen into a disadvantage, is still obsessed with the glory of the past and cannot extricate itself.


    To make matters worse, both France and Austria are colonial powers, and there are many areas of conflict of interest with Britain, and the tsarist government has been conscious of Central Asia.


    At the same time that Europe was isolated, Britain was also likely to face revenge from the three countries. At the same time, one enemy and three, not to mention the army, even the Royal Navy may not be able to afford it.


    Foreign Minister George replied with a bitter smile: "This is a mistake in our work, ignoring the sensitivity of France and Russia to the establishment of the North German Empire.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will try to find ways to restore relations with other countries as soon as possible, but this will take some time.


    In addition, after experiencing these things, we also found that the conflict between Austria and France and Russia was not as large as we expected.


    The three countries, France, Austria, and Russia, are indeed contenders for the European hegemons and are their biggest competitors, but competitors do not mean that they will soon be hostile.


    The Russian Empire is still recovering its strength and will not be able to fight for hegemony for a long time to come.


    In order to protect its own interests, the Tsarist government will most likely follow closely the pace of Austria in diplomacy in a short period of time.


    The Near East War was a meeting of Russian and Austrian scams. The Vienna government tied the Russians with Ottoman interests. It was very difficult to separate Russia-Austrian relations.


    The relationship between France and Austria is incomprehensible. Theoretically, both French emperors have anti-Austrian tendencies, and the relationship between France and Austria should be very bad.


    However, the reality is exactly the opposite. The two countries with serious conflicts of interest and long history of hatred appear most of the time as allies.


    Including the recent civil strife in France, the Austrians did not fall into the ground, but instead ran to launch the Near East War.


    If the Vienna government sent a blow to the French at that time, most of Italy would have become independent.


    An opportunity was wasted to kill the French, the Vienna government did not suffer, the enemy Ottoman Empire was almost over, and the relationship between France and Austria also eased.


    There are various signs that Napoleon IV''s anti-Austrian tendency is no longer so obvious, and the hostility to Austria within the French government is not so strong.


    This is a dangerous signal. If the relationship between France and Austria continues to heat up, the Vienna government is likely to promote the alliance between the three countries, and jointly dominate the European continent with the alliance. "


    Is there really only "dominant continent"?


    The impact of the alliance between France, Russia, and Austria is not much weaker than the previous alliance between Britain, France, Austria, and Austria.


    The alliance is nothing more than two reasons: either they have a common interest or they have a common enemy.


    The world is almost divided, and the remaining residues must not satisfy the appetite of the Three Kingdoms, so they can only take it in the hands of the fourth.


    In this context, Britain, which received the greatest amount of interests in the colonial era, naturally became the target of criticism.


    In addition to the interests, Britain is barely a common enemy of the three countries. In a sense, the friendship between France, Russia and Austria rests on Britain.


    Gladstone nodded his head, his expression solemnly: "This situation has to be prevented, Russia and Austria are already close together, and the French must never let Austria pass.


    It is necessary for us to make a comprehensive adjustment in our diplomatic work in the next period, not to say that the previous diplomatic strategy was wrong, but mainly because the international situation has changed and many strategies have become out of date.


    There is no problem with European balance, but there is a problem with the supposed enemy settings. It is very effective to suppress who is powerful, but the consequences are also very serious, which directly leads to the deterioration of our relations with the major European countries.


    British-French relations and British-Russian relations have deteriorated against this background. Now it is the British-Olympic relations.


    The Habsburg dynasty was best at dancing sleeves, and had a very high reputation in the European world. It always had more allies than enemies.


    Especially after Franz''s succession, the relationship between France and Austria was improved. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Austria had no rivals on the European continent.


    To play against such enemies, we must be more careful, and we must not let them pull up an anti-British alliance. "


    There is no problem suppressing competitors, but the means must be paid attention to. The strategy of killing three birds with one stone must first consider whether it will cause public anger.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers: "Actually, thinking in a different direction is not that bad.


    There is no Russian militant in Austria and no French can fight, their strength lies in internal affairs and diplomacy.


    The North German Empire has been established, and its strength is almost catching up with the previous Popo Federation. As long as you are alert to the peaceful evolution of the Austrians, unifying Germany by force is simply not realistic.


    If the German region cannot be unified, Austria will not have an absolute advantage over France and Russia. Austria is in the middle of France and Russia again, and it is strategically restricted.


    In order to avoid being targeted jointly, before establishing absolute superiority, the Vienna government can only replicate the Vienna system after 1815 and maintain diplomatic balance.


    The European continent is stable, and even if we are excluded, Britain''s core interests will not be compromised. "


    I am afraid of comparison in all things. Compared with the two countries where France and Russia play guns and flaunt Wu Yangwei, the risk of Austria in diplomacy is indeed the smallest.


    Facts have once again proved that image is important. Looking at the reactions of European countries, we know that everyone is more alert to France and Russia than Austria.


    The Vienna government is indeed going according to its own people. In the European continent, diplomacy is used to fight the world, and force is used overseas.


    ...


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 Chapter 767： Not give way

    On the Near East battlefield, Ankara''s defense battle has reached a critical moment. The Russians were stunned by the outbreak of Ottoman forces in this capital defense battle.


    Fortunately, Marshal Ivanov has seen big scenes. Otherwise, as many as four-digit casualties per day, most people really can''t stand it.


    Unlike the Russian-Prussian War, which concerns the National Games, the end of Ottoman''s demise has long been doomed, and it would be meaningless to pay heavy casualties.


    Marshal Ivanov was staring at Ankara''s map at this moment, seemingly looking for a quick way to defeat the enemy.


    A burly young officer walked into Huihui and reported: "Marshal, the Ottoman government has sent a representative and wants to discuss ..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Ivanov refused decisively, "See you!"


    The young officer said nothing, and although he believed that accepting the Ottoman government''s surrender could end the war at the least cost, Ivanov has made a decision that the soldiers should obey orders as the first element.


    After a moment of silence, Ivanov added: "Shoot the Ottoman representative, and you won''t need to report on such things in the future."


    If the Ottoman government can accept the surrender, this war will not be fought now. As long as the Anti-Turkish Alliance is willing to accept the Ottoman powers, someone will sell the Sudanese government in minutes.


    The Ottoman government was able to play at an extra level and burst into amazing combat power, but it was actually forced out.


    Ordinary people can surrender, but Ottoman powers cannot. If the Anti-Turkish Alliance wants to annex the Ottoman Empire, it will inevitably clean up the upper layers of the country.


    Otherwise, how can we settle those who have the vested interests? Rows of fruits are divided into rows, and they must also be divided.


    Coupled with the stimulus of hate, the governments of Vienna and St. Petersburg invariably issued a retaliatory order-rejecting the Ottoman surrender.


    At the Allied Command, this order was further expanded and improved, and there are two in summary:


    1. It is forbidden for frontline officers and men to negotiate with the Ottomans in any situation;


    2. The coalition forces only accepted one mode of surrender, which was to drop their weapons and enter the prisoner of war camp.


    The seemingly dull orders actually cut off the possibility of the Ottoman surrender. Walking into the prisoner of war camp meant nothing.


    For vested interests, this is killing them. The coalition forces will not leave the road, of course, people will desperately.


    Knowing that the coalition command had over-interpreted the orders of the higher ranks, no one had sighed for the Ottomans.


    This is the power of hatred. Whether it is Austria or the Russian Empire, it is the hatred of Ottomans.


    No way, nobles of the two countries who have been passed down for more than 100 years have **** hatred with the Ottoman Empire.


    Unfortunately, it is the Ottoman enemies that happen to be the masters of the two countries. The country''s enemies hate to get together, and they don''t get through without retaliation.


    As for the heavy losses, no one can die in war. Millions of people died in the Pu-Russian war, and everyone has experienced it. How can we avoid four-digit casualties every day.


    To the rear bureaucrats, this is just a set of numbers, far less important than political gains.


    ...


    Suspicious of the uncle''s heart, Prime Minister Middlehart stepped into the underground palace of the royal palace, which was the product of the last war.


    After seeing the power of the Austrian airship, Abdul Hamid II decisively ordered to build an underground palace.


    In order to avoid the threats overhead, the Ottoman government moved to the underground office after the outbreak of the Ankara defense war.


    Abdul Hamid II asked with anticipation: "How is the situation, do the Russians agree to negotiate with us?"


    Now that the war has proceeded, Abdul Hamid II has accepted the reality. Anyway, Europe does not have the tradition of princes, even if the post-war liquidation is the most, it is mobile.


    With his knowledge of Austria, the anti-Turkish alliance led by the Vienna government will not be so extreme. It is likely that a piece of land will be divided and the remnants of the Ottomans will be packed away.


    The only trouble was that it was not the Austrian army that attacked Ankara, but the unruly Russians.


    Midhart shook his head: "Russian commander Ivanov hated us so much that he didn''t show his face, so he drove out the representatives we sent.


    It is basically certain that the way of negotiating with the Russians will not work. "


    Abdul Hamid II''s face paled instantly, and the door to the negotiations was blocked, which meant nothing more obvious.


    The ancestor''s troubles now need him to pay the price. Both the Vienna man and the St. Petersburg man had the motive to kill him.


    Xun Jun is a felony and is to be condemned by the European world, but there is one exception, that is, he died on the battlefield.


    With a bang, Abdul Hamid II dropped the cup not far away and said fiercely: "Since the enemy does not leave us alive, we will fight with them.


    Starting the destruction plan, even if we are finished, we will take them to the funeral and everyone will go together ... "


    ...


    The Near East War entered its final stage, and the "guano war" came to an end. Chile, Bolivia, and Peru finally reached the negotiating table.


    The British defended their hegemony in South America with practical actions, and suppressed the two Fao challengers.


    Affected by the game of the big powers, Bolivia and Peru were unlucky, and the successful promotion was the loser.


    We can''t blame the lack of strength in the backstage. Even if we lost the power to control the sea, the two Austrians had to find a way to send in the supplies. Unfortunately, they did not fight for themselves, and they lost on the battlefield by two dozens.


    You need to know that in order to guarantee their logistical supplies, Austria also knocked the Colombian government into a sap, and now Colombia has not come out of the civil war.


    In this cruel world, the fist is the right to speak. Peru and Bolivia have lost on the battlefield, and naturally they cannot be upset at the negotiation table.


    This South American war seems to have lasted more than three years. In fact, the casualties on all sides were not large.


    Of course, this "not big" is also relative to Europe. It is a vital injury to the three little novices.


    Chile has killed 16,000 people, Bolivia and Peru have killed 19,000 and 17,000 respectively. The casualties far exceed the same period in history. It can be said to be the largest war in South America in history.


    Britain, France, Austria and the three countries are all very busy. Now there is no effort to toss in South America and no chaos among the powers. The negotiations are going very smoothly.


    Without any accident, Chile, the winner, got the coveted Atacama Desert, and Bolivia, the number one unlucky one, lost all its estuaries and became a landlocked country directly.


    Franz''s failure to test in South America did not surprise Franz. The British dominance of the world was shot by the Royal Navy with one shot and one shot, how could it be so easily shaken?


    Moreover, the price paid by the Vienna government is also rewarding. Bolivia''s half-dead little brother, aside, Franz''s secret Chencang plan is complete.


    Taking the South American War as an opportunity, it provided an excuse for Austria to plan the Panama Independence Movement, and did not cause public anger in South American countries.


    To this day, the Panamanian Independent Organization has taken control of a quarter of the territory of the Republic of Colombia, often holding Colombian government forces on the ground.


    This is also the result of the deliberate control of the Governor''s Office of Austrian Central America, otherwise independent organizations have swept the entire Colombia.


    It sounds great, but it''s actually the case. The total number of young and old in the Republic of Colombia is more than two million, and the number of whites is less than a quarter.


    It is normal to do independent organizations, after all, it is only the vests thrown out on the surface, and the armed forces are still Austrian colonists.


    Fighting for yourself is always easy. The Austrian Central American colonial government gave a promise: whoever hits the ground belongs to whom.


    Civilian colonial teams then flooded in, and soon the Colombian government doubted life.


    Saying that the Panamanian independent organization is now drinking the "Magdalena River", why can''t it stop?


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 Chapter 768： Work around

    Seeing that the "guano war" is over, the Colombian government, which has suffered no delusion, does not want to continue.


    The British on the sea were kings and fell to bronze instantly on land. Under the command of British instructors, the Colombian government army was defeated.


    Including the troops being "misunderstood", the number of people killed in the Colombian government has exceeded 43,000.


    Obviously, everyone can see that the Panamanian independent organization is only a small **** before the stage. Austria, which has not settled down, cannot win.


    No doubt this is impossible. Colombia''s strength is limited, and continuing to die will have no meaning except to increase casualties.


    On April 7, 1883, the Colombian government issued an appeal for peace to the outside world, and invited the four major British and French columns to emphasize the cessation of this "civil war."


    Austria is also one of the mediation countries, and this is the rule of the game.


    On the surface, Austria did not participate in the war. As the strongest country on the Caribbean coast, Austria is eligible to become a mediator.


    If the United States does not split, they will also be one of the mediators. Forget it now, Americans who have split up haven''t entered the big clubs.


    ...


    An invitation to mediate in Colombia has been sent. The need for a truce has become a new topic of debate in the Vienna government.


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "The situation in Colombia is very good for us, and the Panamanian Independent Organization has the upper hand on the battlefield.


    The insurgents occupied all of Colombia''s coastal cities, controlled a quarter of the country''s territory, half of its population, and nearly 60% of its economy, less than 100 kilometers from the capital Bogota.


    The occupation of Colombia is only a matter of time and it is a pity to give up now. "


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg objected: "It''s not that simple. If we do occupy the Republic of Colombia, we will become public enemies of South America.


    That is not the core of our strategy, there is no need to get stuck in it. Now that we have obtained the Panama region, it is the best choice to accept it when you see it. "


    Colonial Minister Stephen disagreed: "What is there to fear?


    South American countries have limited strength and are in conflict with each other. It is simply impossible to unite because of Colombia''s problems.


    At the very least, it is temporarily isolated. South American countries will not really take the lead in Colombia, and it will be done. "


    This is the fact that the combined South America can also make Austria jealous of three points, and a scattered South American Austria does not bother them, it is God blessed.


    Even if the rabbit died, the fox did not dare to touch the tiger''s brow. As long as it does not involve self-interest, many people will be selectively deaf.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "We can really do that without the British.


    Unfortunately, the South American region is a British economic colony, and the London government will not watch us expand there.


    Some South American countries led by others are not so good at dealing with loose sand.


    Even if we can hold Colombia militarily, we will suffer heavy losses politically and economically.


    Greed is the original sin, and we are at a critical moment in our globalization strategy. Any bold move can have catastrophic consequences. "


    The annexation of Colombia was never within Franz''s plan.


    It can be seen from the vest banner that the "Panama Independent Organization" is clearly aimed at the Panama region.


    It ¡¯s just that the plan has n¡¯t changed quickly. I do n¡¯t know if the following aristocracy is too good to fight, or if the Colombian government is too wasteful, it has hit the current situation.


    Franz interrupted: "Negotiate first. If the Colombian government is willing to make concessions, the war will end as soon as possible.


    Right now, the Near East region is important. As long as the Panama region is won, a little more or less in other regions will be fine. "


    This is determined by interests. The era of colonial expansion has ended and Austria''s strategic focus has returned to the world island.


    In Franz''s view, Colombia was a chicken rib after the Panamanian region was eliminated.


    Don''t talk about the future. The country and people are the same. Both must live in the present.


    The premise of chasing the future is to have a future. If it falls halfway, it will be nothing.


    For details, please refer to Emperor Sui Yang, "gong in the present age, benefit in the Qianqiu" harvest is the ruin of the country, and comes with the name of "Tyrant", which has a long history.


    The lessons of the seniors must be learned. I am so happy that it will die.


    ...


    With the start of the Colombian civil war negotiations, the international situation has gradually eased.


    The British wanted to ease relations with other countries and temporarily gave up tossing; the French were powerless, and Napoleon IV was still fighting in the country''s insurgents; Russia and Austria were both busy with Ottomans and had no troubles.


    If the Near East War is still going on, world peace can be declared.


    ...


    Baghdad, this ancient city once again ushers in the baptism of war. The sound of artillery sounded, countless shells were fired on the city, without any trace of muddy water.


    Coalition Middle East Theater Command, Admiral Morques is worrying about how to overcome Baghdad at the least cost.


    There is no way, since the enemy''s conditional surrender has been rejected, resistance has intensified.


    Breaking through the city defense is easy, Austrian artillery can easily complete the task, the trouble is the next street fight, if you are not careful, you will lose heavy.


    The most effective way of traditional siege is to cut off water and food.


    Baghdad is only more than 30 kilometers from the Euphrates River. The population of the city is not as large as that of future generations. It can basically meet the demand by relying on groundwater.


    The long-term siege was a good choice. Unfortunately, the country is worried about the night long dreams and has ordered the end of the war as soon as possible.


    A young military officer suggested enthusiastically: "Her commander, should we poison the city?"


    Obviously, "poisoning" is not an ordinary poison. In recent years, chemical technology has been limited, and large-scale production of poisons has not been possible.


    The poisoning tactics adopted in the siege are actually plagues. This toxin is simple to make, and the dead body is the best material.


    It''s just that the sequelae is very serious, hurting people and hurting themselves. Because of the war, there have been two small-scale plagues in the Middle East theater.


    The Ottomans can persist until now, and actually have the credit for the plague.


    After pondering for a while, Morx shook his head: "No, the aftermath is too big. In case of disengagement, the consequences are unthinkable."


    The young officer argued: "No, the consequences are within our control.


    According to the "Land Fallow Law" promulgated by the government, the situation in the Baghdad region has been completely fallow for twenty years.


    Even if the situation is out of control, the post-war ...


    Before he finished speaking, Admiral Morques interrupted: "Sammons, you''re out of control.


    Remember that soldiers must have a bottom line, unless absolutely necessary, this extreme means must not be used.


    Our personal reputation does not matter, but Austria is a civilized country, and we cannot take the reputation of the country to risk. "


    After a pause, what seemed to come to mind, Admiral Morks ordered: "Order the troops to release the siege and let the airship spread leaflets in the sky.


    Tell the garrison that I guarantee with my family reputation: let them go and allow them to carry weapons and personal belongings, but only three days.


    We leave now, wherever they go, we will not block. "


    Sammons'' words reminded Morx from the side that this is Baghdad, and the defenders in the city are mostly Iraqi.


    In the Ottoman Empire, they also belong to the oppressed people. At the moment of life and death, these people will not bury the Ottoman Empire.


    The garrison sent forward to negotiate is sufficient to illustrate the problem. It was only because of the order of the coalition command that Admiral Morques ignored this.


    Failure to negotiate with these people does not mean that they cannot be released. Small modifications on the battlefield are still possible.


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 Chapter 769： Not easy to run

    Sudden God''s turn made the defenders who had been desperately desperate divided. Being alive, who wants to die?


    Up to the present war, no matter how optimistic, the Ottoman Empire will not be able to come back to life.


    Ottoman is gone, and naturally no one will hold them accountable for deserters. As for what to do later, that is a future thing.


    Unlike Ankara, surrounded by all sides, there is nowhere to run; without Baghdad, everyone can go into exile in Persia.


    In fact, many people want to run away until the war is over. But Ottoman offends too many people, and everyone fears that exile will be swallowed up.


    Looking through the newspapers, I know that immigration is a road full of evil and blood these days, and it is very difficult for foreigners to gain a foothold.


    Not to mention the Ottoman aristocracy excluded by mainstream society. Even European nobles emigrating overseas are fraught with risks.


    This is the fundamental reason why it is so easy for Austria to recruit immigrants in the German region. My family''s control area, let alone mention, security is guaranteed.


    After the three-day evacuation period was announced, the sound of artillery ceased. In order to show his sincerity, Morx also ordered the Austrian army outside the city to take the initiative to withdraw five kilometers.


    An old man in national costume hit the floor twice with a cane: "You guys, there is not much time left for us, we must make a decision as soon as possible."


    "Dear Hediv, how can we guarantee that the Austrian promises are valid? If they breach the contract, we will not even be able to fight back out of town."


    (Hedif: Late Ottoman title, similar to Governor''s office)


    The old man glared at the middle-aged man and asked, "Aziz, do you think they are as credible as you?"


    If you are not sure, the opposite commander will not overpower the family reputation.


    You should understand what family reputation means in that conservative country in Austria? "


    Facing the old man''s accusations, Aziz bowed his head and said nothing. When he was young and ignorant, he did not pay attention to the interests of the coveted interests, and accidentally carried the reputation of distrust.


    It''s enough to ruin a reputation in one day, and it''s not easy to restore the reputation. Of course, Aziz didn''t really try to save it.


    A small man said, "Dear Cardiff, at this point, we have no choice.


    I heard that Ankara was also surrounded. This time the enemy was too powerful. The Ottoman Empire was afraid that it could not survive the disaster.


    In the past years, our hatred with the four anti-Turkish alliance countries is too deep. They have occupied here, and it is impossible for us to have a foothold.


    Destined to fail, and then praying with a mantis arm can only increase casualties. in order to¡­¡­"


    There are a lot of reasons, and the final core meaning is to run away!


    The old man nodded and said slowly: "I have been in touch with the British, and as long as we pay a little money, we can send us to emigrate overseas."


    In Ottoman''s office these years, he cannot do without the support of the powers. There is no back-office, and once international conflicts are involved, you will be stepped down in minutes.


    The old man was able to give orders not only because he had the highest official position, but more importantly, the close relationship between him and the British.


    Otherwise, their group of funeral dogs is a group of fat sheep leaving the house. It is estimated that Persia could not get out and was stripped away.


    A military man dressed up as a middle-aged man asked, "Dear Hediv, we are leaving. What about ordinary soldiers in the city?


    Leaving them is sending them to the enemy''s mouth, and the Anti-Turkish Alliance will not give up liquidation.


    To take them away, I''m afraid they''re too weak. "


    The old man explained unhurriedly: "There is always someone to sacrifice, not that I don''t want to take them away, mainly because there are too many of them.


    With nearly 100,000 troops crossing the border, it is impossible for the Persians to let us pass, otherwise they would not be able to explain to the Anti-Turkish Alliance.


    Even if we pay a big price, we are lucky to let the Persian government release. With so many people leaving Ottoman, how do they live?


    Moreover, the wives and children of these soldiers are all in Ottoman, and they may not be willing to follow us. "


    Leaving with an army, Cardiff also thought! These are all capitals based in other countries, but this is really impossible.


    The Anti-Turkish Alliance is not blind. They may have run a few humble fishes and they may not hold them. If you run out of tens of thousands of troops, you have to cut the grass and root it out.


    Follow-ups into Persia are normal operations. The powers of the past year have become hegemonic, but they have no habit of respecting the sovereignty of others, and cross-border operations are common.


    As long as Persia does not want to be caught in pond fish, they will block them from the country.


    ...


    After uniting their positions, everyone started to run. The time is still too short, we can only take away some floating wealth, the industry has no time to transfer.


    The progress was very fast this time, and Morks gave three days. These people completed the packing task on the first day, and then gathered the team''s horse to set off.


    This made the Austrian army outside the city look stunned, and the carts and carts ran out. Are they fleeing or are they moving?


    However, since the promise has been promised, there is no reason to take it back. Whether it is family reputation or national reputation, Morx has to continue to fulfill the contract.


    ...


    The Vienna Palace, what happened in Baghdad, has been passed on.


    The defensive battle of Baghdad once again refreshed Franz''s three views.


    It turns out that people can be bought, even if they are enemies. As long as you get the right price, you can close the deal.


    "Life value + some property", this is the price code given by Morx. This is also considered a buyout. Is it obviously a threat?


    In normal times, this is a joke, but under the trend of survival desire, this kind of thing can''t be more normal.


    Franz shook his head: "Putting these people away has really accelerated our progress.


    It''s just that these guys with hatred, even if exiled overseas, are a potential trouble, it is best to find a way to kill them. "


    Standing in the position of commander of the Middle East Theater, Morques has no problems and can win the war at the least cost.


    Unlike the Ankara government of Sudan, which is a hidden danger that must be cleared away, the grandfathers of Baghdad are just small fish.


    Not to mention calling on the entire Ottoman Empire, and even the Iraqi region is calling for action. The area around Baghdad with limited influence has a relatively small impact and is a secondary goal.


    In terms of strength, the ability of these people at most stays in the stage of planning terrorist attacks. It is impossible to cause further chaos.


    There is no shortage of arable land in Austria. It is a big deal to over-interpret the Law on Land Fallow, so that the two river basins can return farmland to forests and grass.


    Without agriculture, the local economic system collapsed, and after the loss of livelihoods, naturally no one would stay there.


    People have moved away, and even if there are ambitionists who want to plan for unrest, there are no conditions for implementation.


    As for the terrorist attacks, they were all caused by asthma, and Franz never took it seriously.


    If you want to be the boss of the world, how can you not be bombed?


    Not to mention the later United States, even now Britain, France, and Austria often face terrorist attacks.


    Colonial empire, where is it not to hate? It is just that the current terrorist attack method is still very primitive. The warrior who acts mainly as a human flesh bomb has not yet been trained.


    Affected by the inconvenience of transportation, most of the attacks occurred overseas. If you want to go deeper into the country, you ca n¡¯t do it.


    It has not attracted much attention from society, mainly because governments of all countries are deliberately downplaying it. With stricter security controls, we''re done.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, it is very difficult to solve them all, but it is still easy to keep most of them.


    We just promised to let them go, and we didn''t say we would not blame the past. As long as you don''t do it in Ottoman territory, you are in compliance with the agreement.


    Looking at the route, they should want to borrow from Persia.


    Since ancient times, wealth has been exciting. The more things the Ottomans take away, the easier it is to use the power of the Persians to kill them halfway.


    It is better that the military first send people into the Persian region. In case the Persians reject our proposal, let the military start sending these guys for a ride.


    After establishing the established facts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be responsible for the aftermath. "


    The style of the powers is nothing more than this. Even if Austria deals with these remnants in their territory, the Persian government can only watch.


    Otherwise, there is a misunderstanding, the anti-Turkish alliance scribbles rabbits and destroys them by hand, and it is too late to cry.


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 Chapter 770： Trouble

    The basic plate of the Ottoman Empire is mainly concentrated in the Asia Minor Peninsula. The Sudanese government''s control over other regions is obviously much lower.


    Especially after the anti-Turkish coalition cut off the Sudanese government''s ties with the local area, the control force disappeared.


    Loyal ministers are only a few. In the face of cruel reality, the weakness of human nature is exposed.


    Seeing that the Ottoman government has gone, people who are unwilling to stay with the empire have begun to look for a way forward.


    Baghdad is just the beginning. After Austria entered the two river basins, there were endless incidents of deserting the city.


    People are blindly observing. Seeing that the nobles and grandfathers have run away, the ordinary people naturally rush to follow suit, and the Persian border was overcrowded for a while.


    ...


    Baghdad, Middle East Theater Command


    General Morx asked with concern: "Dennis, how many people left?"


    Denise''s middle-aged officer replied: "About 120,000 people left in Baghdad, and about 500,000 people left in the entire two river basins."


    Admiral Morks frowned, "Not enough. There are still too few people left. The battle between the two rivers has basically ended, and the rest is just sporadic resistance.


    The local population is more than 3 million. Even if it is because of the war, there are at least 22.3 million, minus more than 500,000 left, and the remaining is 1.7 million.


    To move so many people in the future, it is necessary to spend huge amounts of money. The best way is to let them take the initiative to leave.


    When the news was released, we said that we would implement the "Land Fallow Law". In the next two decades, the cultivation of grain and livestock in both river basins will be prohibited. "


    True or false news is often the easiest to believe.


    With a little bit of information, it became clear that after the occupation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Arabian Peninsula, Austria had implemented land fallow laws.


    Except for a few cities over there, everything is rich in weeds and bushes, and the inland areas are basically uninhabited for thousands of miles.


    "Yes, Your Excellency Commander!" Major General Dennis replied.


    Hesitating for a moment, Dennis still expressed his doubts: "Her Commander, leave them to create wealth, we can collect taxes immediately, why must we move the population away?"


    In many people''s opinion, the Land Fallow Law of the Vienna government is tossing around blindly, and it has no substantial value except for labor and people''s injuries.


    The protection of the environment is not yet popular, and no objection has been raised in front of it, which involves Jerusalem. The holy land is almost buried by the wind and sand, and it is not ridiculous to not protect it.


    The Arabian Peninsula can only be considered incidental, there is nothing local, there is no shortage of camels in Austria, let''s fallow.


    The two river basins are different. The Mesopotamian plain is very fertile, and both agriculture and animal husbandry can be developed.


    The era of soaring population has not yet come. Take Iraq as an example. Before the war, there were 1.2 million people and water resources were relatively rich.


    General Morks smiled slightly: "Nature is for stability, don''t you think these people will accept our rule with peace of mind?"


    After hearing this answer, Dennis was even more confused. The Ottoman Empire was able to suppress these people, and Austria was also worried about local stability. It was a joke to say it.


    Colonial empires have their own methods of governance. Generally speaking, if you cannot solve a problem, you can use one method to solve it-"kill"!


    General Morks continued to explain: "If it is an ordinary colony, it is naturally not worth our blood, but the two river basins are special.


    Our people have found oil here, and geologists estimate that the oil reserves in the two river basins are likely to exceed the total amount of oil found in the world.


    Scientists believe that oil is the next most important energy source, and it is likely to replace coal in the future. "


    Dennis shook his head in disbelief and blurted out: "This is impossible! Oil has limited uses. How can it replace coal?"


    Admiral Morks waved his hand: "This question is not something I can answer. Anyway, scientists convinced the government to convince the country to believe this judgment."


    Looking at Dennis in a state of self-doubt, Admiral Morques continued: "Well, can oil replace the status of coal? This question allows time to prove.


    For now, as long as we know that the role of oil is very important, our domestic reserves are very small, and the two river basins have many reserves.


    As far as energy security is concerned, in order to ensure the safety of oil extraction, we must take full control of this area. "


    Morks doesn''t believe that oil replaces coal''s place in energy, but as long as it is "possible", it is worthy of attention.


    In order to make the French aware of the "importance of energy", the Vienna government has made a lot of publicity. Now Europeans know that energy is important.


    After hesitating for a moment, Dennis slowly said: "Her Commander, if this is the case, then it is not enough to release the news.


    It is better to have practical actions, such as: increasing the war tax, setting a tax that exceeds the affordability of most people, or sending people directly to persuade them to leave.


    The Persians have learned the lessons of the last refugee crisis, drawn a cordon in the border area, and now a large number of refugees have gathered there.


    Without opening the passage, even if these people want to leave, they cannot go out. "


    There is definitely more to this channel than leaving. The problem is that they did not dare to go in Russia and Austria did not let them in.


    Admiral Morx nodded: "This is indeed a problem, and I will report to Vienna to win domestic support.


    However, the chances of success are very low, and even if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs intervenes, the Persians will not have the courage to accept these two million people.


    Instigating the refugees to go through the customs first is really impossible. Let the troops create a misunderstanding and tear up a gap. "


    The Anti-Turkish Alliance did not support it. Under the pressure of the British government''s military and diplomatic pressure, Persian talents released British materials into Ottomans.


    For this reason, the Persian government explained to Vienna and St. Petersburg many times, but unfortunately this does not make any sense, and most of the time do not like to reason.


    In General Morx''s view, for whatever reason, Persia stood on the opposite side of the anti-Turkish alliance and had to pay a price.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, the progress of the Austrian army in the two river basins went smoothly, and did not reassure Franz. The news reported by Admiral Morks even caused him a headache.


    The Middle East Theater considers the issue of those one or two million people, and the Emperor Franz needs to consider the issue of more than 3 million people, even more than 4 million people.


    There is no way, the Ottoman government is crazy, does not mean that the generals below are crazy, all the soldiers are not fake, they still have to surrender if they cannot win.


    There are still a million or two million prisoners of war on the Asia Minor Peninsula. After all, the Sudanese government has gone crazy, and the losses have been so great that locals have no food for improper prisoners of war.


    Forced by helplessness, the Vienna government had to support this large group of "prisoners of war." Both sides were soaked in each other''s blood, and Franz didn''t think he had the ability to influence them.


    Sending off is a must, and Franz doesn''t care about spending money. It should be an early investment. The question is where to send people.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "His Majesty, most of the countries in the Americas have refused to accept refugee immigrants, and the United States of America has agreed to accept some migrants, but only to young workers."


    There was no way. The Ottomans were originally unpopular, and countries in the Americas never received immigration from the Ottoman Empire, not to mention the old, weak, and the children.


    The United States of America was willing to accept it. It was affected by the Franz Butterfly effect. Europeans immigrated to the United States and the capitalists were severely understaffed.


    It is a pity that no matter how scarce people are, the capitalists only need a young and capable labor force that can create wealth and have no love for the old and the weak.


    "What plans does the government have?" Franz asked


    Prime Minister Felix: "The government has three options. First, divide a piece of land from the colony and move these people over;


    Second, throw the troubles on the forthcoming Kingdom of Amelia;


    Third, use the Persian support of Ottomans as an excuse to provoke war ahead of time and expel these people into Persia.


    Each of these three options has advantages and disadvantages. Dividing land for resettlement from the colonies can only be done from the Americas or Nanyang, which costs a lot.


    It seems to be the easiest to throw to the Kingdom of Amelia, but there are many follow-up troubles.


    The Russians must be reluctant to give the Amelia a rich land to establish the country. This new kingdom is likely to not be able to support so many people.


    Deportation into Persia is the least expensive, but it is too violent and can easily affect our international reputation. "


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 Chapter 771： guess

    The pros and cons are obvious, and Franz has a headache. It seems that all three schemes are good. In fact, the three schemes are not very reliable.


    On the surface, there are a lot of colonies in Austria. Just dividing a piece of land can accommodate millions of people.


    But in fact, if the land is really demarcated, the situation will change. The African continent does not need to think about it, it is the homeland of the future.


    The Nanyang area looks good. In fact, there are not many islands that can accommodate millions of people. Anyway, New Guinea Franz is reluctant to let them out.


    Then there is no more. The population of Kalimantan is over 10 million, and there are not so many landless places.


    Perhaps in later generations, the surrounding islands can also accommodate millions of people, but now it really is not.


    Franz still has a bottom line, there is no way for dead people on the battlefield. After the war, he deliberately created a disaster that killed millions of people together, and he couldn''t do it.


    Of course, this bottom line is also limited to not doing it yourself. If others are doing it, Franz can''t see it.


    Oh, condemnation is still possible. No matter how much, there is no way out, the world is so cruel, the Virgin cannot survive in the 19th century.


    Unlike later generations with abundant supplies, if the emperor is full of compassion this year, he will die.


    The Americas are also a problem. Alaska has a large area and abundant resources. Especially gold has begun to be mined. The Vienna government will certainly not let go.


    Austrian Central America is the core of the American strategy and cannot be scourged. All that remains is the island of the Arctic Ocean and the Patagonian Plateau of South America.


    Everyone knows that an island in the Arctic Ocean is not suitable for human habitation. Most people can''t survive, and exile diehards are OK.


    If these millions of people are sent over, it is estimated that there will be no survivors at that time, which is no different from a sudden outburst.


    Patagonia is not very good, at least before it was developed. It is not so much to put people in the past as to harm Chile and Argentina.


    The colonies have been open for so many years, and Austria has only emigrated more than 100,000, which is enough to explain many problems.


    It is not that the Vienna government does not want to increase immigration. It is entirely due to poor natural conditions. Immigrants will run to Chile or Argentina by themselves.


    All who stayed were because of work. Local mineral resources were developed. Agriculture and animal husbandry were all concentrated in river valleys and plains, and large farms were developed.


    The latter two schemes are even more entrenched. According to the plan, the Kingdom of Armenia will also be tens of thousands of square kilometers, at most not more than 100,000 square kilometers.


    No amount of Russians are willing to give it. It is certainly no problem to feed hundreds of thousands of Armenians at this point. Adding millions more will be hungry.


    Deporting refugees to Persia is equally unreliable. If people leave on their own initiative, Franz doesn''t mind pushing, and forced eviction would be excessive.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz made a compromise: "First send immigrants to the Americas, and government subsidies will allow capitalists to find ways to send people in.


    The focus is on the United States of America. For each immigration subsidy of 40 SHIELD and 35 SHIELD for other countries, we will find ways to resettle the rest. "


    This is a sky-high price. The price of white slaves in the underground black market is generally around 10 pounds, and the price of black slaves is about 25 pounds, and they are all young and strong.


    There is no need to venture into the slave trade now, as long as people are sent in, they can receive subsidies from the Vienna government.


    Franz believes that the subjective initiative of the capitalists, as long as the benefits are in place, nothing can be done.


    It is very troublesome to send these millions of people to a place to be placed alone, but it is not a big deal to spread them all over the world.


    Franz did not worry that these people would be kicked out. Most of the immigrant countries were male and female. The refugees were just the opposite. Young people died on the battlefield. Most of the rest were old women and children.


    To be precise, there are more women and children. In the Ottoman Empire, which has an average life expectancy of 30 years, more than 35 years of age can be regarded as elderly, and those who are over 50 are rare.


    ...


    St. Petersburg, the war was about to end, and the issue of dividing the loot was also put on Alexander''s work agenda.


    Unlike today, the protagonist of the Near East War has become Austria and the Russian Empire has become a subsidiary.


    "It''s soft and short."


    The supplies of the Vienna government are not easy to obtain. The logistics of the war depend entirely on Austria. The tsarist government will naturally pay a price for the distribution of post-war loot.


    Alexander III asked blankly: "Beyond our agreement, the Vienna government has made new demands.


    They want to prepare the Armenians to establish an independent nation. As a buffer between the two countries, the location is in our Caucasus. What do you think? "


    Anyone who knows Alexander III knows that expressionlessness means that Her Majesty the Tsar is very upset, but his good education has restrained him.


    Of course, being able to restrain your emotions means that the situation is not too bad, and you don''t have to worry about being rushed home to plant land when you don''t agree.


    It is normal for the tsar to have a temper, and Alexander III was considered a good waiter in the history of tsars, at least he would not kill the minister.


    The Minister of the Interior, Zilnomel, pretended to be angry: "Your Majesty, this kind of thing cannot be promised. The border between Russia and Austria stretches for thousands of miles. Where can I buffer?"


    Miles are still a little exaggerated, but there are still seven or eight thousand miles.


    The two big powers are next to each other. Naturally, a buffer zone is needed to reduce the conflict. Unfortunately, the long border between Russia and Austria has determined that the buffer cannot be reached.


    Russia and Austria can also be regarded as world diplomatic relations. Since the anti-French war, both sides have become allies. Although the halfway covenant was broken, the substantial ally relationship has never ended.


    After generations, everyone is used to it. In addition to the rulers also worried about each other''s threats, the folks have no concept at all.


    The Minister of Finance Alisher Gulov objected: "You can''t say that. Russia and Austria are both great powers. The border line is still better.


    As early as a decade ago, some people proposed that the two countries exchange territories in order to shorten the border line and reduce the possibility of conflict between the two countries. It was just because of the geographical location that no agreement was reached in the end.


    The Austrians want the Amelians to establish their country independently, certainly not because of an illusory promise, it is likely that the Vienna government is conducting a temptation.


    What you couldn''t do back then did not mean you can''t do it now.


    Didn''t the Vienna government offer compensation? Maybe they wanted to take advantage of our financial difficulties to buy the Asia Minor Peninsula to reduce the border between the two countries.


    I think we can get in touch first. If the compensation given by the Austrians is appropriate, it is also possible to set a barren land for the Armenians to establish a nation. "


    A long border is also a pros and cons. While it may increase conflict, it also means that the two governments must consider the relationship between the two countries more carefully.


    If war breaks out, it''s really impossible to defend. If you can come over, I can go over, and if you win, you lose.


    Russia-Austria friendship is no longer simply a combination of interests, but also contains the helplessness of the two governments. The cost of being an enemy is too high, and we can only be allies.


    Every time a "territorial deal" is mentioned, the Tsarist government associates with Alaska, leaving endless remorse.


    Of course, Alexander III was rational, not the civil youth. He was very clear that it was helpless to take Alaska to pay the debt.


    Without throwing Alaska to Austria, the strength of the Russian Empire will not be able to keep that frozen ground.


    Don''t look at the Bering Strait alone. In fact, it is an insurmountable nature. The distance determines that the tsarist government''s power deployment capacity is almost zero.


    At the time, facing the threat of British Canadian colonies, the introduction of Austrian forces was the best option.


    As for gold, Alexander III did have enthusiasm, but he couldn''t stand the limited power of the Russian Empire, and he couldn''t hold that treasure.


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 Chapter 772： Tsarist Government

    The mainland cannot be sold, and the colonies can still be negotiated. Don''t look at the tsarist government seems to be localized management, in fact, many areas are colonial.


    For details, please refer to the tax package system. Even after Alexander II completed the tax reform, the Russian Empire still adopted the tax package system in many places.


    It''s not that the tsarist government can''t see the dangers of the tax package system, but how can the Russian Empire be too big? Many remote areas do not have enough taxes to pay tax officials.


    In order to prevent the already bad financial bankruptcy, the tsarist government had to sell its taxing power to capitalists.


    Even in order to save costs, the administrative power in some areas was directly given to local nobles.


    Of course, these are special products of the war period and have time limits. If the finances improve, the Tsarist government will still take it back when it expires.


    Alexander III said casually: "Let''s talk first, no matter what the Austrians have plans, we just have to do a good job of ourselves.


    This time, we must learn a lesson. We must explore local resources in advance so that we can negotiate prices with the Austrians. "


    The Tsarist government has no shortage of territories. Alexander III was a pacifist among the Tsars, and the desire to peek at the land was the lowest among the Tsars of all ages.


    If it weren''t for Austria''s stubbornness, he would not have launched the Russian-Turkish war at this time.


    The newly-occupied area will not be able to create wealth in the short term. On the contrary, a large amount of administrative funds will be invested.


    For the tsarist government with poor finances, increasing the territory now is essentially increasing the burden.


    As long as the price is right, it is naturally not a problem to allocate a piece of land from the spoils for the Armenians to establish the country independently.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Jimenez said: "Sir, just now has heard from the embassy in Vienna.


    A plague has emerged in the Asia Minor Peninsula, which is highly contagious and suspected of being a black death. Many medical experts believe that the area is no longer suitable for human survival.


    In order to reduce the loss of personnel, the Vienna government has launched the Emergency Hazard Act and is preparing to evacuate the population of the newly occupied area.


    They intend to outsource this business and have paid a high resettlement fee. According to the distance, the specific standard ranges from 15 to 40 Aegis per person.


    As long as these people are taken away from Austria for resettlement, they will receive a subsidy of at least 15 SHIELD.


    If the government has financial difficulties, maybe we can consider ... "


    The epidemic is naturally there, but it is not a large-scale plague, nor is it a black death. Otherwise, Austria would not be able to take action at this time.


    Although the capitalists are greedy, they are even more fragile. Although the profit of human traffickers is high, the risks are also high.


    The mortality rate of the Great Navigation was originally high. If a plague was added, it could be destroyed at any time. Even if it is not a group, people are almost dead, what will they collect?


    Under the banner of resettlement, it is essentially for fame. If everyone dies halfway, it''s enough to recruit butchers. Why is it necessary to pay a large price?


    Alexander III frowned, and from the bottom of his heart he rejected this kind of business. The Russian Empire is also one of the four major powers in the world. How can it be reduced to the level of a trafficker.


    However, reality is cruel. Looking at the eager eyes of everyone, Alexander III knew that everyone wanted to earn a subsidy.


    After all, the price given by Austria is too attractive, even if it is 15 SHIELD per person at the lowest standard, one million people is 15 million SHIELD.


    The purchasing power of Aegis is not low. At current domestic food prices in Russia, 15 Aegis can buy 3 tons of rye or 5 tons of potatoes.


    In fact, the price will be even higher. Alexander III still knows Franz''s style very well. For a good reputation, the one who is definitely willing to spend money.


    Calming down, Alexander III expressed his doubts: "Do you know why the Austrians migrated these people away?"


    The price was so great, just to make room for it and say that Alexander III would not believe it.


    Oscar Jimenez shook his head: "It''s not clear what the specific reason is, but there is a little news that it seems that oil was found in the two river basins.


    But there is still a lack of persuasion. Although the demand for oil in Austria has grown rapidly in recent years, oil is not a precious mineral, and its annual import value is only a few hundred thousand aegis.


    In order to save hundreds of thousands of SHIELD expenses, it would cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of SHIELD to migrate the population.


    What''s more, it only needs to guarantee the safety of the oil field for the extraction of oil.


    Another argument is that the Vienna government intends to build a railway linking Baghdad to prepare for entry into the Persian region, fearing Ottoman sabotage.


    Persuasion is still a bit inadequate. As a colonial empire, Austria is not a good man.


    The Ottomans are safe and secure, and if they dare to make trouble for them, the Vienna government will never mind killing blood.


    The casualties caused by this war in the Ottoman region were very large. After the war, there were no ten young people. As long as some nobles were sealed off, the local area was still easy to rule. "


    "Private aristocracy", although primitive, is the most effective means. Known as the conservative base, Austria is still widely used in colonies.


    After the Tsarist government reoccupied Poland, they followed this policy, and in the short run, it played a positive role.


    The message "True, False, False, True" is the most confusing, and Alexander III reluctantly found himself dizzy.


    The benefits are obviously not proportional to the payoffs. He would rather this is a decision made by the Vienna government with water in his head rather than trust the two "little news".


    After a moment of confusion, Alexander III slowly said: "It is uneasy to use our strength to investigate and not understand the true purpose of the Austrians."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez replied.


    Aspiring Minister of Finance Alisher Gulov couldn''t help but say, "Sir, if the Austrians have no conspiracy, can we consider selling them to some of the newly occupied areas?"


    Seeing that Alexander III did not answer immediately, Alysse Guloff continued: "According to prior agreement, we can obtain half of the Asia Minor Peninsula and parts of the Greater Caucasus after the war.


    Because of the war, these areas are basically deserted, and they will rely on the central government''s financial appropriations for the next ten years.


    Of value to us is only the western plains near Constantinople, the rest of which can be sold.


    If the transaction is concluded, we will not only get a sale income, but also a resettlement income.


    In theory, we can get hundreds of millions of SHIELD cash income at one time.


    Even if the Vienna government wants to use arrears as a deduction, we can reduce our debts and reduce the government''s financial pressure. "


    It wasn''t Alisher Gulov who wanted to sell land, mainly because the Treasury was really poor. If Austria agrees to defer payment of debt after the economic crisis, the Tsarist government is now bankrupt.


    In this context, adding new towing oil bottles will undoubtedly send himself into the abyss.


    Once a debt default occurs and the Austrians receive the collateral as agreed in the contract, it is not these bad places on the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Seeing that Alexander III was hesitant, the Minister of the Army, Paradrew Wald, hurriedly opposed: "No! The Russian Empire is large, but every inch of land is not redundant.


    Today, we can sell the Asia Minor Peninsula due to financial problems, tomorrow we can sell the Balkan Peninsula, and the day after tomorrow we can sell Ukraine. Is it possible to sell the Holy Land together? "


    Looking at the upright Minister of the Army, Alisher Guloff was so angry that he put his traitor''s hat on his head.


    Angrily: "Nonsense, who wants to betray the Holy Land, Wald, please don''t stigmatize people here!"


    The Asia Minor Peninsula is Ottoman territory. I want to sell the enemy''s territory. What''s wrong? "


    Selling your own land and selling other people''s land are completely different concepts, especially the enemy''s.


    Wald scorned: "Everything the Russian army front refers to is the territory of the Russian Empire."


    Alisher Guloff reluctantly said, "Well, you can live on the Asia Minor Peninsula, after the war, don''t ask me for money."


    Gold masters are always bully, and threatened with post-war care, Wald had to move.


    The guilty conscience is not guilty, and it is still tough: "If you dare to withhold your pension, Lao Tzu will take you to the Ministry of Finance every day ..."


    Without waiting for the next words, Alexander III stopped: "Shut up for me, this is not the place where you quarrel, you have to quarrel home slowly.


    It''s up to you to come. Whether or not to sell the Asia Minor Peninsula is a question that needs to be considered comprehensively, not determined by the subjective consciousness of some people. "


    It does n¡¯t mean that everyone can hear it. Although the czar is inclined to sell the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    After all, two transfers can be made. After this village, there is no such shop. At another point in time, we cannot guarantee such a good price.


    A penny can stump the hero, not to mention a funding gap of billions of gold rubles.


    If you want to complete industrialization, you cannot do without financial support. Apart from that, the most basic infrastructure is still needed.


    Unfortunately, the losses caused by the Prussian-Russian war were too heavy, leaving a lot of mess for the government to clean up, especially the huge debt owed, and even the Tsarist government was out of breath.


    It must not be defaulted. This time, the creditors are not easy to mess with. The Nordic Federation and Austria are one south and one north. Bundle debt collection does not allow them to lie on their books.


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 Chapter 773： Out of group

    The economic crisis is still raging, and various industries have been affected, but the shipping industry is an exception.


    Affected by the policies of the Vienna government, the business volume of companies engaged in ocean shipping in Europe has greatly increased, and there has been a boom against the market.


    First came the Eastern European immigration policy. Millions of people in the Prussian region went to the African continent, and now there is a wave of transnational ¡°immigrant resettlement¡±.


    Shipping companies engaged in international trade have been very nourished in their young days, and even the economy has shown signs of recovery.


    Of course, this is just an illusion. The economic crisis is more serious than it appears. In order to crack down on competitors, Britain and Austria continue to play dumping.


    Relying on the dual advantages of technology and raw materials, the cost of industrial products in Britain and Austria is mostly lower than that in European countries, which has created favorable conditions for dumping.


    Everyone is losing money, others can still protect their capital, and the game can naturally continue. In order to drag their rivals to death, capitalists in Britain and Austria have also lost money.


    Affected by this, the call to withdraw from the free trade system and establish a tariff protection system is also growing in the European world.


    In Paris, a great revolution has just ended, and the blood has not yet dried up. The citizens of Paris have once again embarked on a demonstration: protesting the dumping of goods by Britain and Austria and asking the government to protect the market.


    Listening to the "call of the capitalists" outside, it was the call of the people. Napoleon IV in the temporary palace only felt great pressure.


    The Minister of Economy Elsa carefully analyzed: "Although there are signs of recovery in the domestic economy, this recovery is too slow.


    Most industries are struggling under the impact of foreign goods.


    The best way to restore the economy in a short time is to withdraw from the free trade system and protect the domestic market.


    However, in this way, we are easily isolated internationally. We need to pull some countries out of the free trade system together, and everyone will share the pressure from Britain and Austria.


    Under the Great Britain and Austrian dumping policies, many countries around the world are miserable, and all countries urgently need to change the situation.


    As a world power, France has the responsibility to lead everyone out of the oppression of Britain and Austria and establish a harmonious business system without dumping. "


    The front part is the profession of the Minister of Economy, and the latter part is obviously grabbing lines. Generally speaking, pulling allies is the business of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Terence Bulkin frowned: "Sir, things are not so simple.


    Industrial countries, such as the Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese colonial empires, were the ones most affected by the Great Britain and Austrian dumping. Their industrialization was limited and the impact was very limited.


    Maybe they are still cheering and excited about the price reduction. They do not stand with us without their own interests.


    Europe is really hit. Apart from us, only Belgium and North Germany. Are you sure we want to win over them? "


    It''s not a matter of pulling, but the point is that it can''t be pulled at all.


    The big dumpings in Britain and Austria hurt the money the most and cannot be sustained. The patience is over. The French want to swallow them all at once.


    No matter how the Paris government hides it, the voice of the people going eastward still scares the two countries. How can people sleep without holding the thighs of Britain and Austria?


    The Minister of Economy Elsa did not hesitate to say: "Of course! After the outbreak of the economic crisis, the number of unemployed people in various countries is increasing, and the governments of the two countries are also under tremendous pressure.


    Being able to escape the crisis, I think they will not refuse. As for their concerns, then give them a guarantee.


    We can sign a treaty with the two countries to protect their national defense and let them serve as our source of raw materials. "


    After listening to the explanation of the Minister of Economy, Terence Bourkin could not help crying and asked, "Sir, do you think the rulers of both countries are stupid?


    We need to know that they are different from us and have no colonial support.


    Who will sell their goods after exiting the free trade system? Where do industrial raw materials come from?


    Make us the place of origin of raw materials, you really dare to think!


    To ensure their safety, what to use to protect them, and why should they make you believe in you? "


    The increase in unemployment this year is really not a big deal. Both the major colonial empires and the American countries welcome European immigrants.


    Moreover, Belgium and North Germany are key areas for immigration in Austria. Colonial governments are responsible for ferry tickets, lost jobs and livelihoods, and everyone can emigrate overseas.


    As long as the government cooperates with propaganda, it can send the trouble away. Without the revolutionary pressure brought by the unemployment wave, we naturally have to weigh the pros and cons.


    The market and industrial raw materials are just one aspect. The key is to stir up the export price of coal with the British and Olympics to make huge profits.


    When my head was flooded, I turned away the benefits of home delivery, and ran to be the source of French raw materials.


    Security is even more a joke. If a treaty can work, what does the army need to do?


    France ¡¯s credibility is actually better than that of Britain and Russia. If you want to rely on this stuff to fight the world, you need the Paris government to work hard.


    Do n¡¯t the Minister of Economy know these questions? Obviously, this is impossible. How could it be really stupid to climb to such a high position?


    But sometimes it ¡¯s rare to be confused, especially for politicians, pretend to be confused is a required course.


    Basically, all the exotic policies were born in this context. It looks funny on the surface, and there are often hidden invisible chains of interest behind it.


    It is the domestic industrial and commercial capitalists who need to implement trade protection. In order to develop the economy, it is indispensable to deal with these people, and everyone will become their own in one or two visits.


    Capitalists need to make money, and Elsa needs political achievements. They are the beneficiaries of promoting protectionist policies.


    Knowing that the reason was untenable, the Minister of Economic Affairs, Elsa, defended her head arrogantly: "Are there still Americans?


    The United States of America is also about to complete its industrialization, and they are also victims of the dumping by the British and Olympics. They urgently need to get rid of this shackles. "


    When everyone mentioned this pit ally, everyone became angry. In order to support American independence, France sold its iron. After the outbreak of the anti-French war, the first major thing the United States government did was to bring down France.


    Of course, Napoleon III returned in revenge. During the Civil War, the four nations, Britain, France, and the West, pulled the frame together and successfully split the United States.


    Finance Minister Roy Vernon echoed: "The domestic economic situation is very bad, and even with the government''s fiscal revenue falling sharply, our debt has reached a very dangerous level.


    Maybe everyone didn''t notice that now that we are already the government with the highest debt in the world, we have to pay huge amounts of interest every month.


    If this situation does not change, we may go bankrupt someday in the future. "


    In France without a war, the government debt actually surpassed the Russian empire. You may not believe it if you say it, but this is an indisputable fact.


    As the first country in the world to rely on government investment to stimulate the economy, most of the time France has a fiscal deficit. Over time, the accumulated deficit has become an astronomical figure.


    In the short term, everyone''s life is indeed getting better, but this has also overdrawn the future.


    From the time of Napoleon III, which began with the transformation of Paris, the government invested in infrastructure to stimulate the economy, and the French economy entered a golden age.


    This model could have lasted for many years. Unfortunately, not long ago, Britain and Austria attacked French finance, and the value of the franc dropped by a third.


    Following the economic crisis and civil war, a series of combined punches directly damaged the financial system in France, and the financing ability of the Paris government declined.


    In this context, the French government had to tighten its belt to live.


    Napoleon IV nodded: "Withdrawing from the free trade system is also no way out. If the domestic economic situation improves, we can go back again.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must draw as many allies as possible to share international pressure with us.


    At the same time, we must do a good job of explaining so that everyone can understand the difficulties we face and reduce the hostility of the international community towards us. "


    Withdrawing from the free trade system is a big offense to Britain and Austria, and has been diplomatically isolated for a while.


    Anyway, they are used to it. Isolation is good, and a piece of meat is needed.


    If they continue to stay in the free trade system, they will be sheared for a long time.


    Perhaps one day, Britain and Austria felt that the return on wool reduction was too low, and began to eat mutton.


    The world is so wonderful. Driven by interests, France actually has to stand with the guy who is not pleasing to his eyes.


    Of course, this is all pediatrics compared to the "Professional Alliance".


    The United States of America is excluded. It is the federal state that has done a good job in public relations and is at ease serving as a source of raw materials for everyone and a dumping market for commodities. Naturally, the big powers should welcome this kind of brother who can bring benefits and have a good attitude.


    In essence, everyone is still in the cultural circle. Even if it is not pleasing to the eye, it is only because of interests, and there is no way to talk about deep hatred.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Foreign Minister Terence Burkin replied with a sullen expression.


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 Chapter 774： Political isolation

    On June 18, 1883, under the influence of the economic crisis, the United States of America announced its withdrawal from the free trade system and imposed tariff barriers.


    Before the British and Austrian countries responded to take action, on June 20, 1883, the French government also announced its withdrawal from the free trade system.


    Affected by this, the free trade systems that Britain and Austria painstakingly operated suddenly became endangered.


    France and the United States are different. The latter has a limited influence. Even withdrawing from the free trade system will have little effect, but France is different.


    As one of the three largest countries in the world, the impact of the French government''s withdrawal is undoubtedly huge.


    After receiving the news, the Vienna government was naturally very angry, and only harvested less than half. The leeks ran away so quickly, it was ...


    Economic Minister Reinhard Haldergen: "Affected by the two countries'' withdrawal from the free trade system, the broader market in Vienna plummeted by 5.4% and the London stock market plummeted by 7.3%.


    The import and export trade industry has suffered the most, generally falling by more than 15%. The Austrian stock market evaporated by 310 million Aegis overnight, and the British stock market evaporated by 520 million Aegis.


    Financial fluctuations will inevitably affect the real industry. It happened so suddenly that domestic companies were not ready.


    Many companies with trade relations with the two countries are preparing to lay off staff and reduce production capacity to cope with the shock.


    France is our third largest trading nation. The total import and export trade in the first half of this year was as high as 64.58 million guilders. Due to the impact of tariff barriers, this figure may be reduced by two-fifths in the second half.


    The United States of America is our seventh largest trading nation. The total trade volume in the first half of this year was 10.76 million Aegis, and it may drop by one third in the second half.


    The withdrawal of the two countries from the free trade system has had a substantial impact on us, and the trouble is that it has caused market panic.


    If there are other countries to follow up, the panic will be further amplified, and it may even induce a stock disaster again.


    The Ministry of Economy recommends immediate countermeasures to deter other countries and avoid the collapse of the free trade system. "


    With the establishment of a free trade system, the capitalist world''s economic ties are getting closer and closer, and the world economy has become a one-touch event.


    Trade protection is contagious. When everyone adopts trade barriers, Britain and Austria, the two biggest import and export countries, will become the biggest victims.


    Countermeasure is necessary, but how to counteract it becomes a problem.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "This is a big trouble, but the British should be more anxious than us.


    The United States and France withdrew from the free trade system and their losses were at least three times ours.


    Apart from raising tariffs on both countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not recommend excessive measures. It is better to wait for the London government to take action before we follow up. "


    Counseling?


    the answer is negative!


    International politics is the most realistic, and pays attention to the benefits and pays. Can''t you take the money to eat cabbage and run to eat pork?


    What''s more important is that apart from tit-for-tat tariff increases, Austria really can''t help them.


    After rubbing his forehead, Franz made a decision: "Stop the dumping strategy first, and then go on like this, you will be outraged. The French want trade protection, so let them go!


    International competition also has advantages and disadvantages. It seems that the French economy has been impacted, but in recent years, France''s technological progress has also been obvious to all.


    If it continues, our technical first-mover advantage will soon be flattened. They want to close the door and play for themselves, then they will do well.


    The ministry''s next task is to isolate them politically, making them an alternative to the vigilance of European nations. "


    This is both self-consolation and fact. In the international competition, in order to survive, French companies have been forced to start technological innovation, and have made breakthrough progress in many fields.


    This is impossible in the era of trade barriers. The pros and cons are difficult to generalize, but the French have retired and are very helpful in promoting political isolation.


    The country is almost the same as people. When everyone is in a circle and you are alone outside the circle, you will naturally receive other people''s eyes.


    If someone provoked again, it would be isolated or even hostile.


    It doesn''t matter how others look, it''s easy to say. If you really do, you will slowly find out: As if the whole world is against you.


    ...


    London


    As the biggest beneficiary of the free trade system and the biggest victim of the French withdrawal, the British Government naturally cannot ignore this happening.


    "The actions of the French and the Americans have brought another blow to the economy we have just recovered," said Minister of Economics Cornell Bouchers with a somber face.


    The most terrifying thing is that they have shaken the free trade system. If they do not want to eliminate the impact, more countries will withdraw in the future because of their interests. "


    Britain was the first country to start playing free trade. In order to show sincerity to the outside world, for a long time, they all implemented free trade unilaterally.


    Of course, that was built under Britain''s strong industrial system. Prior to the completion of Fao''s industrialization, Britain''s total industrial output exceeded the total of other countries in the world.


    Even if trade is opened, everyone can only sell them grain and industrial raw materials. As for industrial and commercial products, they cannot be sold here.


    Seemingly fair competition, there is no competition at all. It can be said that before the second revolution, British industry and commerce did not have enough rivals in the world.


    Foreign Minister George proposed: "We can pull Austria to impose trade sanctions on France and the United States.


    The collapse of the free trade system, not only us, but also Austria, the Vienna government should not refuse. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers shook his head: "Unless the Royal Navy can block all ports in France and the United States, I don''t think the trade embargo has any real effect.


    Of course, we can block their goods from entering Britain. But changing a product label is really not technically difficult and we can hardly identify it.


    I dare to guarantee that the results of the embargo will have no effect except for a reduction in government revenue. "


    No way, capitalists can''t afford the test. There is no way to supervise from the source. Just by everyone''s consciousness, if you think about it, you will know what will happen.


    "What''s the reaction of the Vienna government?" Asked Prime Minister Glaston


    Foreign Minister George shrugged: "Their countermeasures have been very negative. Except for tit-for-tat increases in import tariffs on both countries, the Austrians have not moved.


    It seemed that the energy of the Vienna government was all focused on the great cause of the demise of the Ottoman Empire and was not very interested in the withdrawal of the United States and France from the free trade system. "


    "Dying Ottoman" is another trouble. Without the buffer of the Ottoman Empire, the pressure on Britain in Persia will increase greatly.


    Upon hearing the bad news, Glaston frowned even more. After looking at the map, he said helplessly: "To restart the British-Olympic negotiations, we need the Austrians to guarantee the security of Persia.


    As for the two unruly guys, the United States and France, write down this account first, and then have the opportunity to slowly liquidate with them.


    The Ministry of Economy can work out countermeasures beyond the embargo and can cooperate with Austrians if necessary.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to do a good job of stabilizing other countries, and we must ensure the stability of the free trade system. "


    Since the demise of the Ottoman Empire cannot be prevented, it can only be followed by the second one, first ensuring the security of the Persian region.


    Not long ago, Britain and Austria talked about this issue, but because the interests were not discussed, the issue was temporarily shelved.


    It can''t be delayed now. After the Ottoman empire dies, it will be even worse for Britain to negotiate.


    By contrast, the United States, which is still a little boy, and ambitious France are secondary issues.


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 Chapter 775： Near East War ends

    On July 12, 1883, the Russians captured Ankara, the Ottoman capital, and captured the prime minister, Middlehart. The Ottoman Empire was officially declared dead.


    From Vienna to St. Petersburg, they are immersed in the joy of victory, and various celebrations are continuously performed.


    To commemorate this great victory, Franz, who did not like the banquet, personally held a celebration party and even wanted to have an ancestor worship event.


    Anyway, the tradition is used to break it. The Holy See has been declining this year, and it has no ability to point at it.


    Just thinking about the traditional funeral of the Habsburgs, Franz did not sacrifice his ancestors.


    After the death of members of the Habsburg dynasty, the body was buried in three places. The heart was placed in the Augustinian church, the internal organs were stored in Stephen''s Cathedral, and the bodies were buried in the royal tomb under the Capzina church **.


    Not to mention, it is a question of which one of the three churches to choose. Be aware that these three have different symbolic meanings, and any church chosen will be interpreted politically by the outside world.


    Franz, who was afraid of the trouble, abandoned the plan directly.


    On the whole, the Near East War was smooth. The only regret is that Abdul Hamid II is missing, making this victory not so perfect.


    However, this is only a minor problem. Even if he escaped, Abdul Hamid II was unable to return to the sky, and he did not even dare to make a public appearance.


    Exile is not something every monarch can do. The Ottoman emperor is not only a secular emperor, but also a religious leader.


    Perhaps Franz, who is also a monarch, is not good at killing everything, but when this kind of pain hits the water dog, the church will certainly not miss the opportunity to brush the sense of existence.


    Affected by religion, even if the British government wants to do something, it is impossible to support the restoration of Abdul Hamid II.


    No, there should be no place for restoration. Once the population migration is completed, there will be no Ottomans on the land of the Ottoman Empire, and the Ottomans will not be the Ottoman Empire.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg submitted a document to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, this is a request made by the Tsar government regarding the distribution of the fruits of victory after the war.


    Generally speaking, it was an area agreed before the war. At the same time, the Russians also proposed another plan. As long as we are willing to pay cash, they can give up some of the booty. "


    Hearing this news, Franz''s first reaction was that he heard it wrong. The Tsar government actually gave up greed for the land?


    He did not accept this fact until after receiving the documents and seeing similar terms.


    Franz, who has seen strong winds and waves, naturally won''t be stunned by this stuffing cake. When he calms down and asks, "Do you know why?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Carl replied: "Your Majesty, I think this problem can be attributed to finances.


    By agreement, the Russians could get less than half the Asia Minor Peninsula, but these areas have been ruined due to war.


    In the short term, there will be no return in these areas. Not only do they need to station troops to maintain local stability, but they must also invest a lot of money for post-war reconstruction.


    If the tsarist government obtains these areas, it will have to increase the expenditure of at least 15 million Aegis each year, and it will be difficult to achieve a balance of payments within ten years.


    Given the financial situation of the Tsarist government, they simply cannot afford the expenses, and it is absolutely necessary to sell them to us.


    In order to obtain resettlement fees and improve distressed finances, the Tsarist government has also aggressively accepted Ottomans in our control area.


    So far, we have paid the resettlement fees of 2386 Aegis for the Russians, all of whom have been resettled in the current Russian military-controlled area.


    If the territorial deal succeeds, we must move the Ottomans across the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Russians not only receive land transfer fees, but also large resettlement fees. Even the immigrants they received earlier can receive resettlement fees again.


    I very much doubt that the Tsarist government will put forward additional conditions to directly cover resettlement work.


    It''s not too much difficulty for them. Siberia and the Far East have large tracts of land for resettlement. Although the conditions are a little bit worse, it is harmless. "


    Hearing this explanation, Franz admired the business acumen of the Czar government. According to the previous agreement, the Russians have completed a resettlement.


    Although the people were still in the Asia Minor Peninsula, the Vienna government only provided for the sphere of influence to send people out of Austria. At that time, there was no territorial transaction and the Russians had already fulfilled the contract.


    Knowing that it has suffered, the Vienna government cannot say anything. International politics is like gambling. When you are at the table, you have the willingness to gamble and lose.


    Franz smiled slightly: "If it''s finances, talk to the Russians about the price.


    Strengthening the Russians was originally within the scope of our plan, but now it is just a little bit ahead of schedule. "


    The Asia Minor Peninsula is a burden to the Tsarist government and financially incapable, but not to Austria.


    Although it is impossible to obtain any economic benefits in the short term and it is necessary to invest a lot of funds, the strategic significance is extraordinary.


    Having won here, it is not just to be integrated with the Middle East, but more importantly to have a stable rear.


    As long as millions of local immigrants passed and took complete control of the area, Franz would no longer have to worry about being blocked.


    "Enhancing strength" and "enhancing national strength" are two concepts. Franz is only preparing to enhance the strength of the Tsarist government, not to strengthen the national strength of the Russian Empire.


    So this help will test your skills. It is naturally impossible to help the Tsarist government complete industrialization.


    Even if it is to help, it is to help them complete the industrialization similar to the Mexican model of later generations.


    Simply put, it is the scenery on the surface, it seems to have completed the industrialization, which is essentially a large assembly plant, all core parts are imported.


    The Russians are not stupid and do not make them look strong. How can they let them have the ambition to peek into the subcontinent?


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg reminded: "His Majesty, our negotiations with the British have also begun. If news of trading in the Asia Minor Peninsula is heard at this time, I am afraid it will cause another storm."


    British poops are annoying, but I really ca n¡¯t take them anymore these years. Maybe they can''t do anything about Austria, but nausea is definitely a strength.


    Besides, once terrible sticks are involved, this territorial transaction will be difficult to proceed smoothly. Even if an agreement is reached, the Vienna government will add additional costs.


    After pondering for a moment, Franz made the decision: "To authorize the Minister in Russia to negotiate directly with the Tsarist government, the speed must be fast, and the deal must be reached before the British can react.


    In addition to cash compensation, we can help the Russians rebuild their navy.


    Tell the Russians that if the deal is reached within a week, we give them five additional battleships.


    Moreover, these warships may not be delivered immediately, and they can inform us when they want. "


    Franz was not prepared to lower prices. Starting with the relocation of people on the Asia Minor Peninsula, the Tsarist government knew the importance the Vienna government attached to the area.


    The tsarist government''s sale of these areas is essentially to sell a good price and make up for the fiscal deficit. It is simply impossible to reduce prices.


    Giving away five battleships is actually a markup in disguise. Intentionally setting a time limit is also a negotiation strategy.


    The difference is that Austria''s former Dreadnoughts are about to launch, and these old battleships are about to retire.


    Five battleships that are behind the times and about to be eliminated, and eight state-of-the-art battleships are not a concept at all.


    Taking advantage of the fact that the information on the two sides is not equal, using the different prices in everyone''s hearts, the Russians were misled to overestimate the value of these warships in order to reduce the cost of land purchase.


    To know that the Austrian Navy now has a full 36 battleships, God knows where to find so many Panxias.


    No one answered the question. After the new round of naval arms race broke out, most of these warships had to dismantle and sell scrap iron.


    ...


    The territorial transaction between Russia and Austria is only one of the episodes after the end of the Near East War. More aftercare issues need to be resolved by the Vienna government.


    It is easy to handle internationally. Ottoman is enough to attract people to hate. No one shouts for them. The pressure of public opinion basically does not exist.


    The European people are celebrating this great victory. Even if some people are upset, that''s only a handful.


    The trouble is the post-war reconstruction, the locals have moved away, and somebody has to replace them. Without enough population, post-war reconstruction is a joke.


    Franz''s desk is already full of plans, what immigration relocation plan, Baghdad railway plan, Dardanelles Strait Bridge plan ...


    Looking at the myriad plans, Franz''s head was big for a while. Every day soaked in the documents, the hairline moved back a few points, and if this continues, he will be bald for years.


    There is no way, the emperor is not good. It wasn''t Franz''s greed for power, it was just something he had to ask himself.


    People in different eras look at problems very differently. At this time, the plan that looks very beautiful may be a huge hidden danger in the future.


    For example, the Dardanelle Bridge, according to the plan of the Ministry of Railways, this bridge will only serve the railway, and only a carriage carriageway will be added.


    In the short term, it will be enough. After the car becomes popular, it will soon be scrapped and restarted.


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 Chapter 776： Finding opponents

    When someone is proud, others are disappointed. Russia and Austria are celebrating victory, and the atmosphere inside the London government seems extraordinarily weird.


    Politicians are not good, even if no matter how bad the mood is, the Prime Minister of Gladstone still forced to send a congratulatory message.


    No way, the British people are still watching? It''s one thing to secretly support the Ottoman Empire.


    The effect of the butterfly effect is getting bigger and bigger, international contradictions are far less intense than in the original space-time, and everyone''s discipline is correspondingly so high.


    There was really only one loss, and he was able to pass his face. Secretly, the knife should be stabbed, and the knife should not be stabbed at each other.


    In the Prime Minister''s residence at Downing Street, Foreign Minister George issued a document saying: "This is an agreement we have just reached with the Austrians to re-divide the sphere of influence of the two countries in the Middle East.


    We condition on supporting Austria''s annexation of the Ottoman Empire in exchange for their not expanding into Persia. "


    Does this agreement make sense?


    Can a contract really bind Austria?


    It depends on the angle from which it starts. Austria''s annexation of the Ottoman Empire became a foregone conclusion, and this was not what the British government objected to work.


    However, some Britons admitted that this expansion could make the expansion more legal. In this respect, the Government of Vienna has an incentive to compromise.


    On the other hand, this is based on the premise of the Vienna government''s attention to eating.


    If the Vienna government abruptly abstained from one day''s practice, these international agreements will be considered waste paper.


    Gladstone took a sip of cigar in his hand and said slowly: "It seems we have a few more years to settle down. The Austrians need time to digest the Asia Minor Peninsula. This agreement is effective in the short term."


    Foreign Minister George added: "According to the information gathered by the embassy, ??Russia and Austria are engaged in secret negotiations. The specific content is unknown, but it is certainly not just post-war share.


    Not long ago, the Vienna government also carried out immigration and relocation in the Asia Minor Peninsula. At present, millions of people have been deported and still have not stopped. They have the intention to vacate the Ottoman Empire.


    The real purpose is unknown, anyway, it was definitely not for the safety of the Ottomans that they were relocated.


    We have sent people to verify that there has been no large-scale plague in the Asia Minor Peninsula, and no black death.


    At such a high cost, the Austrians paid more attention to the Asia Minor Peninsula than anyone could imagine.


    It is worth mentioning that the war is over, the Tsarist government did not send administrative officials to the Asia Minor Peninsula, and even did not mean to establish an administrative agency.


    This is very abnormal, and may have something to do with the finances of the Tsarist government, unable to undertake post-war reconstruction and restoration.


    Based on the analysis of these signs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the Russians may give up the legacy of the Ottoman Empire in exchange for Austrian financial compensation. "


    No matter how passive the British Foreign Office seems to be in the previous disposal, they are still at the peak of this era in terms of diplomatic expertise.


    Being able to connect several irrelevant things through clues on the bright side and analyze the purpose behind them is enough to prove their professional ability.


    After listening to this explanation, Gladstone stood up, walked to the map behind him, and stared at the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    After a while, he reluctantly said, "We are in big trouble in the future. As soon as we don''t pay attention, Austria will be bigger and cannot be restricted.


    Relocating the Ottomans, I am afraid that the Vienna government is trying to integrate the Asia Minority Peninsula into its homeland. By then, from Vienna to Jerusalem, there will be a whole.


    Look at the map. After winning the Ottoman Empire, except for Constantinople, what is the difference between Austria''s current sphere of influence and the Eastern Roman Empire? "


    What''s the difference, there must be. Italian heels are gone, so are Bulgaria and the Crimean peninsula.


    However, Austria''s territory penetrated into Central Europe and colonized more than half of Africa. The scope of control was far beyond that of the Eastern Roman Empire.


    Taken together, it is stronger. Before the fall of the Ottoman Empire, everyone''s feelings were not obvious. Now just open the map and know what it means.


    Secretary of the Navy Astley Cooper Keye blurted out: "They want to rebuild the Roman Empire!"


    Immediately, he denied: "This is impossible, and no European country will agree. It is a dead end to do so."


    Foreign Minister George said indifferently: "It is naturally impossible to rebuild Rome, but the Austrian Empire is no less inferior to the Roman Empire.


    From Central Europe to the Middle East, Austrian territory is included. Once these regions have been digested, Austria ¡¯s native area has doubled.


    If the Arabian Peninsula is added, the land connected with their homeland will be more than 5 million square kilometers, and the Roman Empire at the peak was no different.


    However, this is only part of it. If you count their overseas colonies, now Austria has virtually surpassed the peak of the Habsburgs.


    Unlike any empire in the past, the internal hazards of the Austrian Empire are very small. The Vienna government''s unswerving population migration policy keeps the newly expanded territory free of hidden dangers of rule.


    The stability of this empire far surpasses the historical Habsburg dynasty, and it is simply impossible to count on their internal collapse.


    If we let the Austrians continue to develop and digest these regions, all our previous plans are a joke. "


    Regardless of the harsh natural conditions in the Middle East and the Arab region, it is also relatively speaking. At least it is more suitable for human survival than the Russian Siberia.


    If Austria were to be developed, there would be no guarantee that, based on the productivity of this era, it would still be easy to feed 200 million people.


    Including Austrian Africa, the population carrying capacity is at least 500 million, and its development potential is comparable to the entire European continent.


    Minister of Finance Xiaozhi-Childers laughed: "Sir, you are too pessimistic. A country is not the larger the territory, the stronger it is, otherwise the world ¡¯s largest power is the Russians.


    However, the Russians with the largest native area in the world have the fourth largest comprehensive strength in Europe and do not have the strength to match the territory.


    This is not only the decay of the Tsarist government, but also the geographical conditions. The harsh environmental system of the ice-snow country has a priori an appointment with Russia''s economic development.


    At present, Austria is facing a similar situation. It seems that a large area of ??territory has been obtained through expansion. However, most of this land is desert and it cannot be exploited at all.


    The slightly better conditions of the Asia Minor Peninsula have also been reduced to white ground due to the war, and they cannot produce benefits in the short term.


    If you want to develop the economy, you have to improve the environment yourself. Otherwise, the Vienna government will not implement the Land Fallow Law in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula.


    Nature is not so easy to change. After all these years, no results have come out. The plan of the Vienna government should have failed. "


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "No, the Austrians are still fruitful. I don''t know about other areas, but large forests have indeed been added outside Jerusalem.


    Sandstorms are no longer able to threaten Jerusalem, and newspapers in London have also published that religious personnel have always considered it a gift of God.


    From the implementation of the land fallow law to now, Austria''s area of ??control has increased by at least 2300,000 square kilometers of forest land and grassland. "


    It''s no surprise that everyone has left. The grass where the farm was grown is now flying, and the greening rate naturally goes up.


    This is a virtuous cycle. Without the agriculture that consumes water resources, plants and trees have the functions of wind and sand fixation and soil erosion conservation. Water resources are gradually enriching and driving the expansion of the oasis area.


    Of course, this kind of restoration is mainly due to the obvious early effects. From farmland to grassland and woodland, it is natural that it is not easy to increase the oasis area later.


    Restoring ecology by nature is not an overnight problem. Jerusalem is an exception, driven primarily by political and religious interests.


    The declining religion needs miracles to consolidate the declining beliefs; the Vienna government needs a beautiful Jerusalem to show its contribution to the Christian world, increase its international reputation, and increase national support for the government. The two sides hit the scene and planted afforestation outside the city.


    Jerusalem is 24 kilometers from the Dead Sea and 56 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. After hundreds of thousands of people have left, the problem of local water shortage has been resolved.


    After a large amount of money is invested, the effect is natural. If the environmental ambassador is to be selected this year, Franz and Leo XIII are the top players.


    Seeing the topic getting farther and farther, Gladstone interrupted: "Okay, two people. It doesn''t matter whether the Austrians have achieved or not. It is not something that humans can accomplish now.


    The immediate priority is how to limit the growth of Austria''s power or to disrupt the possible Russia-Austrian transactions.


    You know, after the annexation of the Ottoman Empire, there was only one Egyptian barrier from Vienna to Austrian Africa.


    The French just now look strong, but they have not actually emerged from civil strife. In the future competition, they may fall behind.


    Over time, the national power gap between the two countries has continued to widen, and they may compromise on one day.


    That horrible picture, I can hardly imagine it. "


    No matter what age, the most indispensable are gun artillery experts. The issue of deserts becoming oasis has been raised for a long time.


    It''s just that they are still shouting in the corner, they haven''t gained the approval of the mainstream society and can''t talk about influence.


    Including the Desert Oasis plan of the Vienna government, there are only specific plans in the Jerusalem area, and there is only one land fallow method in other areas, and nature will slowly recover.


    In contrast, the consequences of Faou''s compromise were more serious.


    We need to know that France and Austria still maintain a superficial ally relationship. As long as the strength gap between the two sides keeps widening, one side thinks that it has lost the power to compete for hegemony.


    Foreign Minister George: "The best way to stop this from happening is to drag Austria into the war and consume their power.


    Political and diplomatic strengths were the strengths of the Habsburgs. Their only weakness was in the military.


    Of course, this shortcoming is only relatively speaking. Throughout the world, only France and Russia can rival them. "


    ...


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 Chapter 777： Four Nations Convention

    Constantinople, at the moment a coalition command is taking place within the coalition command. Since the Anti-Turkish Alliance is composed of four countries, it is natural that the four will come together.


    In this regard, the Vienna government pays great attention to food. In any case, Greece and Montenegro are also victors, and they still have their loot.


    As the substantial leader of the Anti-Turkish Alliance, Austria''s Foreign Minister Weissenberg took the lead in opening up: "With the joint efforts of everyone, we have finally won the Near East War.


    Now that the war is over, it is time to distribute the spoils. In principle, we distribute loot according to the contribution of each country in the war.


    If you have any special requirements, you can raise them first, and we will give priority to those who can meet them. "


    "Priority considerations" are not "priority satisfactions", which has set the tone for the conference. Weissenberg''s meaning is very obvious, and there is no need to mention excessive requirements, and it is impossible to pass.


    The governor of Constantinople, Russia, laughed: "The Black Sea Strait is the gateway to the Russian Empire, and we hope to get the Ottoman territory along the Marmara coast."


    Selling land to selling land, the spoils still have to compete. As long as the negotiations in St. Petersburg do not end in a day, Russia and Austria''s territorial deal on the Asia Minor Peninsula will not be accurate.


    It''s just that compared to the nervous Greek and Montenegro representatives, Vortorak is much easier.


    As a high-ranking Russian empire, Vortriak knew how determined the Tsarist government wanted to lose this burden.


    Negotiations are still deadlocked, that''s just to maximize the benefits, and the deal is almost inevitable, otherwise the negotiator will not be his governor.


    Greek Foreign Minister Nislav followed immediately: "We want to get the Izmir region to house the Greeks in Ottoman."


    The Vienna government''s immigration plan is also for people to eat, and has a background background and is not in the first batch of migration lists. Only after it is determined that the background is left unattended, it will be sent away.


    Although Greece is a little weaker, it is also a member of the Anti-Turkish Alliance. The Greeks who survived in Ottoman territory are temporarily not included in the migration.


    Despite Nislav''s restraint, Weissenberg was stunned by the Greek lion''s mouth.


    The Izmir region is not a backcountry. After the loss of Constantinople, this is the busiest port of the Ottoman Empire and the largest city in the country.


    Located on the western coast of Ottoman, it can be said that it is the most elite region on the Asia Minor Peninsula. Even before the war in Ankara, the capital was not prosperous here.


    Diplomatic work has been done for a long time. Weissenberg is also well-informed, and his unhappy expression flashed away. He still smiled and turned his eyes to the representative of Montenegro.


    "We have no claims on the territory, but just want financial compensation," said Nicholas Cage, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro.


    Is there really no territorial claim?


    the answer is negative!


    The problem is that Montenegro is too weak to operate enclaves at all. They want adjacent territories. The problem is that those areas are all Austrian. Who dares to raise them?


    Peering into the homeland of the powers? This joke can''t be messed up, revealing a little bit of thinking, may lead to the scourge of the country.


    Weissenberg nodded with satisfaction: "I understand everyone''s request. Except for the request of Baron Nicholas Cage, which requires a clear answer, everything needs further discussion.


    In this war, everyone seized a lot of property, and in principle all belonged to their respective.


    Now that the Principality of Montenegro has given up territorial claims, it will take part of the compensation from the Austrian military loot to your country and give you another active battleship of the first class. "


    To this result, Nicholas Cage is already satisfied. The strategic materials for this war were all from Austria. The price paid by the Principality of Montenegro was only the casualties of the two battalions, and the number of people who died in the real battle was only one hundred and eighty.


    Tier 1 battleships are not cheap. This thing does not exist in the Principality of Montenegro. Nicholas Cage does not know the specific cost, but the Austrian offer for sale is as high as 115 million Aegis.


    Now in the age of the ocean, everyone has a navy dream. In order to go to the sea, the Principality of Montenegro died for hundreds of years with the Ottoman Empire.


    Unfortunately, the government''s fiscal revenue is limited, and there are some funds that can be invested in the navy. The naval fleet supports several sail ships.


    With this gain, Nicholas Cage will be enough to return to China for a business trip. As for the other spoils of compensation, he no longer counted.


    It has been dealt with long before it can be realized, and all that remains now is that kind of unsuccessful merchandise, which is worthless at all.


    After a little thought, Nicholas Cage replied: "No problem, we are very satisfied with this compensation."


    There is no such thing as a mouth-to-mouth battle. Diplomatic negotiations are sometimes cumbersome and sometimes simple.


    It is necessary to always bargain, which is based on the fact that the strengths of both parties are close, they have the ability to bargain, and the conditions for negotiation are very different.


    Now that the conditions offered by Austria have exceeded the expectations of the Principality of Montenegro, naturally no bargaining is necessary.


    As the negotiations progressed to the next stage, the guard outside said: "Governor, emergency calls in St. Petersburg."


    "Come in!" Governor Governor Votorik said


    After receiving the telegram, Fotoriak looked up without hesitation.


    "Dear everyone, I think this negotiation is over."


    After that, Vortriak directly passed the telegram to Weissenberg, and the title above was "Russia and Austria''s Agreement on Disposition of the Ottoman Empire."


    Both Russia and Austria have signed treaties. The tsarist government has sold all the benefits of the post-war period, and there will be no value in further discussion.


    As for the Greeks, they were naturally ignored.


    Anyway, the interests that belong to the Russian Empire have been obtained. The Greeks want to get a share of the Asia Minor Peninsula, then go to the Austrians to ask, this is no longer his business.


    After a quick review of the document, Weissenberg said slowly: "It is really unnecessary to talk about it. Since the treaty has been signed, we will implement it according to the content of the treaty."


    Weissenberg didn''t think that the Russians would play any fake telegram games, and the treaty didn''t need to be re-signed anyway, and deceiving him had no meaning other than asking for trouble.


    The treaty reads as follows:


    1. The Russian Empire abandoned its territorial requirements for the Ottoman Empire and supported Austria''s annexation of the Ottoman Empire. In return, the Vienna government needed to compensate the Tsar government for 68 million Aegis cash;


    2. The Russian Empire promises to resettle the people in the Ottoman Empire, and the Vienna government needs to pay 125 million Aegis resettlement fees; (guarantee resettlement in a territory 1,000 kilometers away from Austria)


    3. The Vienna government promises that the Austrian Navy will not establish a port in the Black Sea and that warships with a displacement of more than 2,000 tons enter the Black Sea, and the Russian side must first be asked for consent;


    4. Russia and Austria will jointly fight against ...


    ...


    After circulating the contents of the treaty, Nislav was embarrassed. He was still thinking about waiting for the dispute between Russia and Austria, when he needed the support of Greece, he took the opportunity to make a profit.


    Reality tells Nislav that this is all too much thought. They closed the door and got it for themselves, without asking what they meant.


    Excluding the war expenses, the Austrians would have to pay 193 million Aegis for the Russians alone. If the cost of war is added, the Vienna government will have to pay at least 400 million Aegis.


    The Austrians paid such a big price, why did Greece get a share of the Asian Minority?


    Perhaps aware of this, Weissenberg added: "Sir Nislav, in view of your country''s performance in this war, I recommend that you refer to Montenegro for compensation.


    As for the Izmir region, in order to avoid unnecessary conflicts in the future, I think your Excellency is better to give up. "


    Hearing this "suggestion", Nislav was sweating on his forehead. Where is the negotiation, it is clear that the results are being notified.


    The scene suddenly became embarrassed, and Nislav had no idea how to respond.


    Reject Weissenberg''s "suggestion"?


    Just think about it, even if Izmir was given to Greece, now Nislav is afraid to accept it. Otherwise, he would be held responsible for the conflict.


    But promised, Nislav was not reconciled and did not fight for it. How could he make a difference when he went back?


    Seeing that the negotiations were at an impasse, the governor, Vortriak, as the host, came out and rounded off the field: "The issue of the two Izmirs may be put on hold first.


    The Ottoman Empire is dead, and now it is necessary for us to send an announcement to the outside world to warn the villains who are behind the trouble. "


    On this issue, the four countries of the Anti-Turkish Alliance all have the same position, and they have no half opinion of the British who are doing small moves behind it.


    Austrian Foreign Minister Weissenberg echoed: "Your suggestion is very constructive. We should indeed warn the troublesome people behind so that they don''t know how to advance and retreat, and continue to do some bad things for disgusting people."


    Both bosses said yes, Nislav and Nicholas Cage would naturally have no opinion.


    Threatening threats to the British in the air, imagination feels exciting, this is something that European countries want to do, but dare not do.


    Had it not been for the banner of the Anti-Turkish Alliance, Russia and Austria rushed to carry thunder in front of them. Such a faceless thing said that they would not dare to participate.


    Soon a stern wording announcement was born. The representatives of the Russian, Russian, and Black Greek nations jointly signed the title, and the title was directly crowned the "Anti-Turkmenistan Convention".


    1. From now on, the evil Ottoman Empire will be destroyed.


    2. For the sake of world peace and stability, the Anti-Turkish Alliance will continue to fight the remaining evil of the Ottoman Empire worldwide;


    3. Any act of harboring or covering up the Ottoman evil will be regarded as a challenge to the anti-Turkish alliance. Once found, the anti-turkish alliance will take extraordinary measures to combat it, including war.


    ...


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 Chapter 778： Helplessness in a small country

    Autumn is high, and it is another good year.


    Franz was in a good mood recently. Russia and Austria reached an agreement, and even the dust of the Near East War was settled.


    As for the Greeks, reality will be accepted within a few days. Had it not been for the domestic nationalists, King Ludwig would have compromised long ago.


    Ambition requires strength to support it. Ordinary people may not know that the ruling class must be sober.


    King Ludwig, who was originally a small country, naturally knew what the small country''s way of life was.


    After losing the Bavarian throne, the Wittelsbach dynasty can rise again in the Lombard kingdom. It depends not only on relatives.


    If it wasn''t for them to know the current situation and see that the situation had gone, they would resign to Austria decisively, and even if they paid attention to eating, Franz could not arrange a good place for them.


    ...


    The atmosphere inside the Greek royal palace in Athens is very depressing. The sadness of Ludwig I in recent days has forced the palace people to be careful.


    In fact, no one is better than Ludwig I. It is really a big trouble for Greek nationalism to flourish.


    "Great Greece" is a huge pit, the kind that jumped into the mortal country, but it was also targeted by Greek nationalists and was ready to be implemented.


    According to the concept of Greater Greece, the territory of Greece includes Constantinople, and the area is about five or six times that of the present.


    To achieve this goal, the prerequisite is "punch Austria, kick Russia".


    Frankly, such a great strategy is really not something that ordinary people can think of, at least Ludwig I was afraid to think so.


    The Ottoman Empire was perished, and Greek nationalism was boiling again. One by one, the government asked this and that, regardless of whether it was fighting for the "strength" of the spoils.


    Nationalists have launched a massive demonstration since the government was rumored to abandon the battle for territories in the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    In the palace, Ludwig I could hear the voices of the Greek people. No matter how loud the call is, we must be able to achieve it?


    Ludwig I asked: "Is the outsider still willing to disperse?"


    The Prime Minister Carioxiu replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. The government has sent someone to explain, but unfortunately failed to convince them.


    These people have gone crazy and completely lost their thinking. I really don''t know what kind of chaos will be caused after the treaty is signed. "


    A news that does not know the truth can trigger a large-scale protest. If the news becomes a reality, the consequences can be imagined.


    Ludwig I shook his head: "These people are just pawns launched by the bastards. I don''t believe they don''t know the consequences of doing so.


    If it really annoys the Austrians, it will be no good to destroy Greece. Just look at the route of the demonstration, and the organizers are deliberately avoiding the embassy area.


    But do they think this will make us compromise? Or do they think that I can use nationalism to drive me away from this nasty king? "


    Nationalism is only one aspect. The greater contradiction is the industrialization reform that Ludwig I was promoting, which seriously harmed the interests of vested interests.


    Greece is a small country with neither a sufficient market for the sale of goods nor a place of origin for raw materials. In order to complete the original accumulation of capital, we must step up internal exploitation.


    In this context, Ludwig I, who promoted industrialization, was naturally unpopular.


    Prime Minister Carioche proposed: "Your Majesty, you don''t really need to do this. Take a step back and let the industrialization process be slower."


    As a Greek-born Prime Minister, Cario was still very affectionate to the country.


    In a high position, he naturally knows that promoting industrialization is the best choice, and the faster the better, the more difficult it is to drag behind.


    What looks good, however, is not necessarily practical.


    In order to oppose the reform, conservatives have released even more crazy nationalism in an attempt to force the government to make concessions.


    The madness of capital is beyond imagination, and the lives of ordinary people are even harder. Absent support for the king, Ludwig I''s reforms quickly came to an impasse.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Ludwig I sighed helplessly and then said, "Well, since everyone doesn''t like reform, why should I be this wicked!


    Cancel all industrial plans and release cotton exports as they wish, honestly ... "


    There is no way, the reality is so helpless. The benefits of industrialization are in the future, but the benefits of cotton exports are now.


    Regardless of the many places in the world where cotton is grown, the international market is still in short supply. Almost all cotton exporting countries make a lot of money.


    In order to promote the industrialization of Greece, not long ago Ludwig I ordered the ban on cotton exports, which became the trigger for intensifying contradictions.


    ...


    On October 13, 1883, Greece abandoned its territorial claims on the Asia Minor Peninsula, and the four anti-Turkish alliances reached agreement on the distribution of post-war benefits.


    According to the agreement: the Greek government can obtain compensation for one Tier 1 battleship (displacement of 8,000 to 10,000 tons of iron armored ships) and a Tier 2 battleship. (Displacement of 5,000 to 7,000 tons of armored ships)


    Then there is no more. Don''t watch the Greek government sending more troops than the Principality of Montenegro, but unfortunately their record is not bad.


    If it hadn''t been for the post-war law and order, a battleship would probably have sent them off.


    As for the big casualties? It is a pity that the casualties are Greek''s own problem and cannot be counted as contributions.


    Of course, the Vienna government still takes care of it. They promised to sell 2 battleships and 5 destroyers to them at half price, valid for two years.


    Not only Greece, Montenegro''s compensation is warships, even the Russians are no exception.


    According to the provisions of the treaty, in addition to the economic compensation paid, the Vienna government will also deliver three Ttier 1 battleships, 2 Tier 2 battleships, and 4 destroyers to the Tsarist government within the next five years.


    It was sent by Austria, so we can''t be too picky. The parameters of the horse can be omitted. If you want good products, you need to add extra money.


    Deep down, Ludwig I didn''t want these warships. If he could choose, he would rather get cash compensation.


    It is a pity that the Vienna government did not agree to compensate the two ships and did not even give up compensation automatically.


    Putting down the treaty in hand, Ludwig I asked with concern: "What about the Greek people in the Ottoman Empire, did the Austrian give no answer?"


    Foreign Minister Nislav responded bitterly: "The Vienna government has contracted all immigration work in Ottoman to Russians, including Greeks.


    This issue needs to be discussed with the Russians. I have already contacted the Russian representative in Constantinople, but the results are not optimistic.


    The Russians asked us to take the people away, or else they would arrange the migration after the other peoples had migrated. "


    Don''t think about the resettlement fee. It is impossible to pay out the money in the pocket of the tsarist government.


    The Greek government was willing to get rid of the people, and the Russians saved a sum of money, otherwise the Tsarist government would not leave the Greeks to the end.


    Ludwig I hesitated, without any compensation, to place hundreds of thousands of people, which has exceeded the capacity limit of the Greek government.


    You know, the Greek population is just in its early 1 million years. Where can the government go to create hundreds of thousands of jobs?


    Prime Minister Cariox vetoed: "We must not give our compatriots to the Russians. According to the style of the Tsarist government, it is unknown whether half of the people will reach their destination alive.


    It is better to persuade the Vienna government to let them agree to keep these compatriots in the Asia Minor Peninsula. It is not possible to arrange to go to their overseas colonies. "


    This is the impression left by the tsarist government to the outside world. Rather than going to the icy and snowy Siberia, it is better than a barren land abroad.


    At least Austria''s immigrants are experienced, and the mortality rate of migrants at sea is basically controlled within one point.


    Compared to the Russian immigration on foot, the boat ride is really comfortable.


    No way, Russia''s railways have not been repaired. The tsarist government was reluctant to take out so many animals to transport migrants.


    In addition to setting up several necessary supply points along the way, the Tsarist government is only responsible for sending troops to "protect" immigrants.


    That''s all it takes to walk. Migrants have to bring their own food for a week.


    Many places in the Russian Empire are uninhabited. No one is unknown between the two supply points. Don''t expect to receive supplies in the middle.


    If you do n¡¯t bring enough supplies, if something goes wrong midway, if you can survive, it depends on the ethics of the **** officials.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Nislav shook his head: "Already tried to communicate with the Austrians, and they suggested that we diverge.


    Take part of the trip back home, communicate with the Kingdom of Armenia and settle a part, and find a way to allow some countries in the Americas to accept some immigrants.


    Due to humanitarian considerations, the Austrians promised to accept some old, weak women and children, but not die-hards.


    They suggested that the diehards loyal to the Ottoman Empire be given to the Russians for probation. In this respect, the Tsarist government was professional. "


    Ottoman is a multi-ethnic country, and not all nations are enemies. In fact, in addition to not accepting the deepest part of hatred, Austria also accepts minorities.


    It''s just that old women, women and children are receiving, and they have no interest in the young labor that everyone likes.


    Ludwig I nodded: "It''s acceptable to just abandon some die-hards.


    unfortunately¡­¡­"


    The words came to an abrupt end, and there were things that could only be done but not said.


    The Greek government''s involvement in immigration resettlement is not purely for the sake of fellow citizens. It is more about relocating Greeks in Ottomans to enhance their influence.


    However, this kind of thing can be seen by everyone, and the Vienna government will naturally not accept this kind of small hill, and make itself troublesome.


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 Chapter 779： Armenia

    The internal problems of the Anti-Turkish Alliance have been resolved, and now the last link is left, to find the king for the newly independent Armenians.


    The Kingdom of Armenia has been extinct for thousands of years, the former royal family has long disappeared in the long history, and the legal heir does not exist at all.


    The sandwich biscuits located between Russia and Austria are doomed to the future of this new country will not be too comfortable.


    Russia-Austria relations have always been friendly. Once the relations between the two countries deteriorate, Armenia will be forced to stand in line.


    Franz has no interest in such a hard position. The Habsburg dynasty giving up does not mean that other royal families also give up.


    The most important thing in Europe is the fall of the royal family, and the core members are just fine. A prominent identity can still enter and leave the upper class. With these resources in place, you can also be a rich man.


    The sidelines are miserable. The declining royal family has no extra resources to provide them, and they must make their own way.


    If you have good luck, you can still stand with an empty knighthood; if you have bad luck, you are directly reduced to civilians.


    These people who have nothing will not give up any chance. The successful example of Napoleon III inspired everyone to work harder.


    Hot potato?


    What is there to be afraid of? When the king is the king, he will be the king. As long as it is recognized by European society, it is a class transition, and it is still a step in the sky.


    Since the Habsburg dynasty announced its abandonment, the aftermath of many relatives has been exposed, and the Vienna Palace has become particularly lively, and there are countless people who come to climb the relationship.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "His Majesty, the Russians want to support Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich as King of Armenia.


    The Tsarist government has begun lobbying the top Armenians, and they have imposed conditions that Armenians cannot refuse. As long as we do not object, the results of the subsequent elections are doomed. "


    Franz smiled slightly: "Oh, the Russians are willing to give up Batumi?"


    (Note: Batumi, now a port city in southern Georgia)


    The Kingdom of Armenia exists as a buffer between Russia and Austria, and its territory and original time and space have also changed. The current territory is like a banana.


    It borders Persia in the east and the Black Sea in the west. The territory is about 30,000 square kilometers, and the capital is Yerevan.


    If this is the case, the Armenians should be regarded as making a lot of money. Unfortunately, the Russians dragged the estuary and let go. The newly established Kingdom of Armenia is still a landlocked country.


    The small city of Batumi in the Caucasus is the nearest estuary to Armenia, and it is also the area that Armenians want most.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "No, the Tsarist government was reluctant to give up, but Alexander III turned Batumi into the fiefdom of Archduke Vladimir Alexandrovich.


    If the Armenians accept the transformation of the king, their import and export trade will not be restricted, and vice versa ... "


    This is normal operation. How can a Russian easily give up such a good chip?


    Perhaps Armenians can also excuse themselves from Austria, but unfortunately, even if they go to the nearest port of Hopa, they need to travel hundreds of miles.


    From the perspective of future generations, this is a matter of hours away, naturally it is nothing. However, this era means an increase of two days in transit time.


    It doesn''t matter once or twice, the loss will be too great for more times. From the beginning, the Russians dug the pit.


    Having figured out the context, Franz replied indifferently: "Since the Russians are so prepared, they will be fulfilled."


    The value of Armenia is not high and it does not deserve much effort from Austria. The special terrain of the Caucasus has been decided in advance-this cannot be the main battlefield of the Russian-Austrian conflict.


    It is not impossible to attract Armenians. The main reason is that the pay is not directly proportional to the income. It may as well be given to the Russians to lure the Russians to Persia.


    The Prime Minister Felix reminded: "His Majesty, the Russians may not really have control of the Kingdom of Armenia.


    Although we have identified the territory of the Kingdom of Armenia, population migration requires not only time, but also a lot of money.


    From relocation to subsequent reconstruction, without the Aegis of tens of millions, this Armenian kingdom could not be established at all.


    Although the Tsarist government has just reached a deal with us, most of the funds have been offset against debt. The only thing the Tsarist government can get is 20 million Aegis.


    For the Kingdom of Armenia, half of the proceeds are lost, I am afraid that the Russians are not so generous. "


    There is no problem. The Kingdom of Armenia currently exists in theory. The interim government is still on its way to the capital. In fact, the country has nothing.


    Relocation is easy and resettlement is difficult. Even if all of them are going to farm, the first year of rations, seeds, basic tools, and daily living houses, these must always be there?


    The war lasted for more than a year. Without such income for such a long time, the Armenian family''s family had already been used up in the war.


    The Armenian insurgents were able to support them in the middle and late stages, relying on Austria to drop them supplies, otherwise they would have been cold.


    If the Russians wanted to accept this younger brother, they had to pay for help to establish the Kingdom of Armenia.


    Unfortunately, not only the Tsarist government has no money, Russia''s financial institutions are also without money.


    This involved the Pu-Russian war and the reform of Alexander II. The old financial institutions stood in the wrong place and were wiped out. The new financial institutions are still in the original capital accumulation stage and there is no extra funds for international loans.


    The so-called "soft manpower". The Tsarist government that relied on Austrian loans would be affected by the Vienna government itself, let alone Armenia.


    Once the Austrian loan is accepted, the Kingdom of Armenia can only mingle with the Vienna government, or else the financial collapse in minutes.


    Franz shook his head: "It''s impossible to say. The capital that the Kingdom of Armenia needs is not going to be spent right away.


    The Russians can fully invest in batches, first responding to one hundred and eighty thousand Aegis first, and the rest will spend three or four hundred thousand Aegis each month.


    After this debt reduction, the Tsarist government can reduce the debt expenditure of 950,000 Aegis monthly, and the crowded out of 300,000 to 400,000 Aegis every month.


    We had better encourage the Russians to do it. It is really impossible to introduce British and French capital. We must not invest unless we have to. "


    Not only is the money bag of the Tsarist government dried up, but even the money bag of the Vienna government is not rich now, Franz really does not want to accept such loans with uncertain returns.


    The war was a beast of gold. For this war, the Austrian government successively spent nearly 260 million Aegis military expenditures. This was still based on the joint troop dispatch.


    Otherwise, it will cost hundreds of thousands of troops and tens of thousands of casualties. The 400 million Aegis is absolutely not enough.


    In order to fully comply with the Ottoman Empire, the Vienna government also paid a price. If the resettlement costs and the compensation to the allies were converted into cash, it would be almost 300 million Aegis.


    This is not the end, what really cost money was post-war reconstruction.


    Because of population migration, the Asia Minor Peninsula will be uninhabited for a long time to come.


    When the immigrants from Austria were in place, grassy warbler flew long ago, cities became ruins, roads became jungles, farmland changed ...


    According to the plan of the Vienna government, within the next ten years, the government will invest 1.2 billion Aegis to rebuild the Asia Minor Peninsula.


    Even on average, that''s 120 million Aegis each year.


    After spending so much money in the short term, the money bag of the Vienna government dried up naturally.


    Had it not been for Austria''s domestic financial markets to have grown up and had sufficient financing capacity, Franz could not have laughed now.


    Of course, compared to other countries, the Vienna government''s finances are still loose.


    Austria has enough gold production to print money as long as the domestic economy continues to grow.


    Sufficient gold reserves + huge economic volume, Aegis is already the world currency, and the revenue from the minting tax of the Vienna government every year is an astronomical figure.


    Let''s put it this way, Austria''s annual minting tax revenue is already approaching the Russian fiscal revenue.


    Calculating the economic volume alone, the Russian Empire is one-third of Austria''s mainland, but the funding gap between the two governments can already be several times greater.


    The advantages of the industrial country over the agricultural country are fully reflected here. It is only Britain that the world can fight with Austria for financial resources.


    The amount of money that can be mobilized does not mean that you can squander at will. A small native British may be possible, but Austria is not.


    To develop newly acquired territories, it is necessary to squeeze a large amount of funds. Just one billion Aegis invested by the government, wanting to develop millions of square kilometers of land, is completely dreaming.


    Government investment is only an introduction. Developing the Near East requires more private capital.


    Of course, the first step is to migrate. Otherwise, it will be awkward if the railway is completed and there are no people along the way.


    There are places for domestic capital. A chicken rib like Armenia will naturally be thrown out.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied.


    ...


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 Chapter 780： Near East Development 1.0

    Undoubtedly, with the support of the Vienna government, the Armenian throne fell to Archduke Vladimir Alexandrovich.


    After the news spread, the European people started to use the daily mode, and experts and scholars jumped out to point out the mountains and rivers. Until everyone disputes the outcome, the British government is in a hurry.


    The political significance of the seemingly humble Armenian throne cannot be ignored.


    Armenia is located between the three countries of Russia, Austria, and Poland. After reading Prokby''s war history, you will find that Byzantium and Persia have repeatedly contended for this area.


    The tsarist government must master this place, certainly not to target Austria. Russia-Austria border is so long and there are many areas that are easy to attack. There is no need to do more.


    The pure Armenian kingdom has no value, and the land of projectiles is not worthy of peeping from the tsarist government, so it is self-evident who the target is.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs George: "The Caucasus is too far away, and our influence cannot go deep enough to interfere in the Armenian throne dispute.


    Russia and Austria quickly reached an agreement on this issue, and we have to be vigilant next. In addition to the Austrian threat, the Russian threat cannot be ignored.


    In the future, the pressure on us in Central Asia and Persia will increase greatly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to appropriately support France and North Germany and to contain Russia and Austria from behind. "


    There is no way, this is a problem left over by history. More than a decade ago, the British used the opportunity of the Prussian War to support a few younger brothers to seize Central Asia from the Russians.


    Mao Xiong is vengeful. Regardless of whether Alexander III is a pacifist, as long as he wants to be a "good tsar" in the eyes of the people, the next goal is to recapture Central Asia.


    The Russians returned to Central Asia, and if the conflict between Britain and Russia had not yet erupted, the Austrian Foreign Ministry could be dissolved.


    Faced with the threat of two big powers at the same time, if no one shares the pressure, the British will certainly not be able to withstand it.


    Whether Persia or Central Asia is breached, India will become a battlefield.


    Russia and Austria may not be able to seize India from the British, but India''s situation out of control due to the war will almost certainly happen.


    In case Russia and Austria hold the mentality of "I can''t get it, don''t worry about it" and fully support India''s independence.


    With lessons learned from American independence, the London government had to be vigilant to avoid the worst.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers said in shock: "You are playing with fire, and you will lose control if you are not careful!"


    It seems very good to support France and Germany. Russia and Austria can be pinned from behind. The problem is that France, Germany and Germany can only unite.


    There are various signs that the French are still obsessed with the expansion of China and Europe, and North Germany is exactly blocking the French way.


    A lot of things have happened in the recent period. Short selling francs, big dumps, support for the Revolutionary Party, and France''s withdrawal from the free trade system. These series of changes have put Britain-France relations at the freezing point in history after the anti-France war.


    A little setback did not obliterate the French pride, but stimulated the rise of French nationalism.


    If something goes wrong in the middle, the enemies are provoking from it, and they may fight before they play a role.


    If this happened, the British government would be a joke.


    Foreign Minister George calmly analyzed: "Jazz, don''t get excited. The contradiction between France and Germany is not as deep as you think, far from the time when it broke out.


    As long as the benefits are large enough, potential enemies can also be allies first. To be French-German friendly, we must make full use of Russia and Austria.


    For example: use the hatred of Russia and Russia to stir up the anti-Russian movement in North Germany;


    Or the conflict between France and Austria broke out in Italy, in the Mediterranean, on the Suez Canal ...


    You don''t have to fight, you just need to expose the contradictions and let them guard against each other. "


    "By the way, the Nordic Federation can also make use of it. During the Second Russian-Prussian War, the Tsarist government sold Finland as a cover and obtained loans from the Nordic Federation.


    If it were not for the Austrian guarantee, it is estimated that the Tsarist government would have been in debt. The gap between the two sides has long been buried.


    We just ... "


    Using new hatred to cover up old hatred will not work, and no one can guarantee it.


    However, this brain hole is still worthy of admiration. Britain''s long-standing foreign policy has resulted in its enemies not being ordinary.


    If the contradictions of the past cannot be suppressed, Britain will be the enemy of the world.


    Prime Minister Glaston interrupted: "Sir, your foreign ministry''s plan is too whimsical.


    It is not denied that Russia and Austria are all our threats, but such threats only exist in a potential sense and will not erupt in the short term.


    The international situation is ever-changing. Perhaps today is still an ally and tomorrow will become an enemy. Who knows what will happen in the future? "


    After a series of changes, Gladstone''s development of the most suitable foreign policy for Britain remains "glorious isolation."


    Britain has received too many benefits, and now it is necessary to defend the world. Avoid participating in continental disputes, and appear as the arbiter to continue to maximize.


    A series of mistakes made by the London government in its diplomatic operations are essentially giving up its advantages in the strait and directly participating in the European disputes.


    Too much effort and money was spent on "potential" and "possible" threats.


    There is no problem with the European balance policy, and no matter how strong the foreign policy is suppressed. Adding the two together, the problem broke out.


    Since the First Near East War, the British government''s foreign policy has fallen into this weird circle and has been standing on the opposite side of European powers.


    Suppressing the Russians, the French rise again; finally suppressing the French, Austria popped up again; now preparing to act against Austria.


    It seems that the British Foreign Office has achieved brilliant results and has not played a substantial role. This day of suppressing competitors is still beyond sight.


    The culprit that caused this to happen is precisely Britain''s European balance policy.


    In order to maintain continental balance, the London government could not kill the enemy with a single stroke. Not only can''t be killed, not even canal.


    In case of accidental heavy strikes, the British must hurry up and pull one, so as not to have a dominant situation in continental Europe.


    Hatred will not disappear because of a pull, and now there is no outbreak, it does not mean that it will never erupt.


    The rulers of all countries are people, and people have weaknesses. Don''t expect everyone to stay sane forever.


    In the unlikely event that a hot-headed guy emerges, regardless of the direct revenge battle against Britain, the painstaking operation of the British government will soon disappear.


    In this age of utilitarianism, as long as the benefits are sufficient, anything can happen.


    For example: The value of hatred has increased, and the rulers of the three countries of Russia, France, and Austria suddenly changed their minds. They must first complete the clearance and then fight for continental hegemony.


    Or when the Three Kingdoms found that no one can do nothing, they endorsed each other and went out looking for meat to eat together.


    ...


    The foreign policy of the British government has changed again, and Franz naturally did not know it. Now he is still working for the post-war recovery in the Near East.


    As for the trio of Russia, France and Austria that the British most worried about, Franz has never taken it seriously.


    Now Austria is willing to join Britain and France to do Britain, but France and Russia are not willing!


    Austria is at its peak. They are still licking the wound. At this time, it is self-evident that they will join forces.


    If I can be the boss myself, why should I be low and low?


    Unless Austria has also fallen into decline, or France and Russia have recovered, and the strength of the three countries is at the same level, it is possible to join hands to divide Britain.


    If the strength of the three countries is really equal, Franz will not dare to join forces with them. This is determined by the strategic position. As a sandwich biscuit, we must keep twelve points of vigilance.


    Although the British hate it, their continental balance policy has positive significance during the period when Austria''s strength is insufficient.


    In fact, after entering modern times, the foreign policies of countries around the world are full of utilitarianism and variability, and they place too much emphasis on short-term interests.


    The British have to pay a considerable part of this change. The geographical isolation of overseas countries has made the British people blatant and profitable.


    France and Russia are actually British learners. Unfortunately, they do not have the protection of the strait.


    Austria did not imitate the British, not how high Franz''s manners were, mainly due to geographical location.


    There are examples of the tragedy of the German and German empires in the original time and space. Franz had to pick up the foreign policy of the Metternich era to be a harmless and powerful country.


    Prime Minister Felix: "Your Majesty, this is a government-developed plan for the development of the Near East. It is divided into three phases.


    Now the government is implementing the first phase, which mainly consists of two parts, resettlement and main road construction, which complement each other.


    According to the plan, the government intends to complete the main railway from Vienna to Baghdad within five years, including two branch lines connecting the Middle East Railway and the Arab Ring Railway.


    Considering the particularity of the Near East, the next resettlement will be carried out along the railway line.


    145 stations have been planned along the railway line, each of which has been set up as an immigration town or a city.


    Large-scale immigration will begin in two years. In the short term, it will only target coastal immigrants and directly modify existing cities.


    ... "


    In general, the Baghdad Railway planned by the Vienna government is not substantially different from the Baghdad Railway built by the original Germans.


    The only difference is that the German Baghdad Railway goes to Constantinople, the Austrian Baghdad Railway goes to the Dardanelles.


    Construction of the European part of the railway has been completed long ago, and the required construction section starts from the Dardanelles Bridge and extends to Baghdad.


    As for the railways left by the Ottoman Empire along the way, because the track standards are different, they can only be demolished and rebuilt.


    Connecting the Middle East Railway and the Arab Roundabout is still an idea, and the two railways are also under construction.


    The construction of the Middle East railway is about to be completed relatively soon. As for the Arab Ring Railway because of the geographical conditions, it is estimated that the Baghdad Railway will not be completed.


    The immigration lag is inevitable. Although the Ottoman Empire has perished, it will still take some time to annihilate the remnants of Zhanshan as king.


    If it were n¡¯t for the people on the peninsula and they were sent away, let alone two years, and even five years later, there would be no way to ensure that the place was cleared.


    After receiving the plan, Franz looked at the plan. Without a computer, it''s all drawn by hand, and the beautiful renderings are unnecessary.


    A few lines symbolize the railway. There is no doubt that such an important project as the Baghdad Railway is naturally a double-track railway.


    The stations along the way are small dots. The exact location of the site has not been finalized.


    There is no satellite map, all rely on the manual operation of engineers, and errors are natural.


    Skipping the pretty plan, and the long-known resettlement plan, fell on the final funding budget, and Franz frowned.


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 Chapter 781： Growing peasantry class

    "Why is the budget so high?"


    It''s not that Franz made a fuss. The initial investment in the Near East Development Plan was as high as 200 million Aegis. If calculated based on this cost, the originally planned 1 billion Aegis could not complete infrastructure construction.


    Infrastructure cannot get up, immigration is not in place, and natural capital will not come over. Cannot attract the influx of private capital, relying on government funding for development, the Vienna government can be dragged into bankruptcy.


    Prime Minister Felix explained: "The major war has devastated the Near East much more than the government had anticipated.


    Most cities are in ruins, and the cost of restoration is higher than reconstruction in many cities.


    Mines, roads, bridges, and water conservancy facilities have all been destroyed in the flames of war and must be rebuilt.


    The most troublesome is that the local production is completely lost, and many of the raw materials for the early construction have to be transported from domestic. "


    Franz has nothing to say. It doesn''t matter if a new city is built, but how about a large city in the Near East of Novartis?


    To resettle immigrants, it is impossible for everyone to stay in the city. The easiest to take root and restore are agriculture, mining, and factories.


    People can only be retained if there are jobs. The tertiary industry has not developed at all these years, and the core pillar is still the primary industry.


    Money must be invested, and the Ottoman Empire was won in order to obtain a stable rear. Without construction, a blank rear is like Alaska to Russia.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz slowly said, "Publish the plan to see if you can attract some investors in the past.


    If some local industries can be restored and local transportation reduced, costs should be able to be squeezed down. "


    This time is different from the past. The current Vienna government is no longer the one who could not wait for the Aegis to split into two flowers.


    Even with an early budget overrun of tens of millions, Franz was only slightly surprised. Increasing the expenses of tens of millions of SHIELD is nothing more than issuing tens of millions of SHIELD bonds, not to mention the financial crisis.


    It is normal for the government''s previous budget to have errors. Everyone is sitting in the office, analyzing the reports from the front line and looking at the map to make a budget.


    Now that it has taken over the Near East region, collected first-hand information and re-calculated the budget, there will naturally be a gap.


    ...


    Secretary of the Army Fislav handed in a document: "His Majesty, this is a list of officers and men who have made a successful contribution in the Near East War, as well as the Department of War''s plan for post-war retirement and casualty relief.


    In this war, the accumulated military merit was enough for 286 officers and men, of which 71 were promoted.


    A total of 286,000 soldiers and soldiers will need to be retired after the war, of which 278,000 will be transferred to reserve after retired, and a subsidy of 87.889 million SHIELD will be paid.


    In this war, a total of 14,134 soldiers were killed and disabled, and they needed to pay 67,665,600 Aegis.


    According to the local doubled military merit field reward standard, including the soldiers who died, a total of 66,424 people are eligible to apply for military merit, and a total of 84,376 people who have some military merit are eligible to make up for the difference.


    In accordance with the wishes of officers and soldiers or the families of fallen soldiers, the total number of officers and soldiers applying for military merit fields this time was 150,359, and the number of applications for granting fields was 1,176,800 hectares.


    Because some officers and soldiers applied to make up the difference, this part of the funds can basically offset the retirement benefits and casualty benefits. "


    There is no doubt that the artillery fodder is not within the statistical scope, otherwise the number of injuries and deaths could increase tenfold.


    In a country like Austria, war is the best opportunity to change destiny. In the Near East War, more than two hundred lucky people stood out.


    Compared with Feng Jie, the promotion of the title is actually more difficult. The military skill required in the previous step is often several times the previous one, and the more difficult it is to go up.


    But this is a small problem. It is the same in any world.


    Jun Gong Tian was as popular as ever, which allowed Franz''s hanging heart to relax. Anyway, the Near East is borderless, and Franz doesn''t mind being scattered.


    The military field is popular, not only for the land enjoys preferential tax treatment, but also has a high social status.


    As long as conditions apply, no one will give up. Although it is not possible to buy or sell, there is no problem in changing the lease.


    The Near East is a bit more remote than the native, but the standards have also been relaxed to double the area compensation. If it is a forested area, it can be even higher.


    Compared with overseas colonies, this kind of area next to the homeland is still more popular. Not everyone likes to go far, it is always good to be near home.


    Moreover, although the Ottoman Empire was a little barbaric, everyone still admits that they are positioned slightly higher than the backcountry.


    In this respect, it is good to give life to the Emperor. Both money and land.


    As long as it does not die, after a few wars, it will be a farmer. If you are lucky, you can directly counterattack and become a nobleman.


    Even if the military skills are not enough, as long as there is such a thing, you can still apply for granting fields, but the area is limited.


    In non-core territories, everyone is allowed to buy some land at a low price, and they are also entitled to military treatment.


    This was the financial difficulty of the Vienna government that year, and Franz could not afford the pension, and adopted a special policy.


    What should have been cancelled later is how the Austrian empire swelled so much that it had a large land without a land.


    Land that has not been developed has no value. It is definitely not enough to rely on the government to develop it. Franz does not want to be a big landlord of no name, so this policy has continued.


    More than 100,000 new farmers have been added, including the 1.8 million immigrants of their families. With these lines at the core of the rule, the Near East became stable after millions of immigrants came over.


    According to research by Austrian sociologists, farmers are the best at creating human beings, and the best of them is able to give birth to a football team.


    Relatively good physical conditions, low living pressure, and less recreational activities in the countryside have become the main force of Austria''s population growth.


    Against the background of the rise of the bourgeoisie in the world, Austria''s agrarian class is also growing. The new military aristocracy has injected new vitality into this class.


    Austria has always ranked first in the world as a major exporter of agricultural products, and monopolizes three-quarters of agricultural product exports in the European market, which also provides a material basis for farmers to grow and develop.


    Franz did not pay attention to the issue of the growth of the farmer class. Where the congenital cap was placed, it was constrained by land resources.


    To be able to grow against the times, it was Austria that acquired a lot of land during the expansion process. When this land is developed, it is the upper limit of the farmer class.


    Of course, as long as Austria does not decline and rely on its geopolitical advantages to continue to monopolize the European agricultural market, the farmer class is an important force.


    Coupled with the political alliance formed with the aristocracy, it will be no problem to suppress the bourgeoisie for a long time to come.


    As loyal supporters of the imperial power, these people can carry guns to the battlefield at any time, and it is the country''s military force.


    With these pillars in place, even if it can''t be suppressed, you can still overturn the table.


    In theory, this kind of thing cannot happen.


    The Austrian bourgeoisie cannot stand up. Apart from the absence of force, the existence of state-owned enterprises and the royal consortium is also an effective check and balance.


    If anyone floats, I don''t know the sky is thick. Within the scope of the rules, Franz can make him bankrupt in minutes, and the consortium is no exception.


    The capitalist world can speak with capital, water, electricity, energy, and transportation are all stuck, and even the best capitalists can''t afford it.


    Unless you give up your physical focus on finance, you won''t be able to do so. The consortium is so powerful that while they are rich, they also control a large number of people''s jobs.


    Without these foundations, money is just a number. Its influence in society is very limited.


    After receiving the document, I glanced at it briefly, Franz: "Send the cash first, and the government will implement the land grant as soon as possible.


    Considering the special circumstances of the Near East, the region can be determined first, and the specific land allocation will be suspended. Relevant departments do a good job of explanation.


    The noble honoring ceremony was held the day before Christmas. Related matters are arranged by the Cabinet. "


    ...


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 Chapter 782： Land characterization

    The Vienna government ¡¯s near east development plan is undoubtedly a booster for the domestic economy. The first response was the stock market.


    Construction, medicine, engineering equipment and other sectors'' stock prices skyrocketed, as if a new bull market is about to open again.


    In order to stimulate stock prices, related companies have announced their participation in the Near East Development Plan. Overnight development has become the most popular term in Austria.


    Not only are domestic capitals attracted, but overseas capitals are also moving a lot.


    Europe''s Great Depression has nowhere to go, and Austria''s Near East development plan is undoubtedly in time.


    In order to attract attention, the Vienna government will naturally not mention any advanced plans, and the focus of publicity is naturally "a billion SHIELD investment".


    This is definitely the largest investment in history. It cannot be surpassed in this century. There is no pressure on bragging.


    In the past, European capital dared to invest even thousands of miles away in the United States, let alone the Near East, which is close at hand.


    It''s a pity that these guys are too shrewd, one by one, they are not slippery. Franz wants to dig a few bad luck to undertake railway construction, and no one is hooked.


    Even if it is authorized to monopolize business, no one cares about it. There is no way that the Near East is now a white ground. No matter how beautiful the plan of the Vienna government looks, it is just a plan.


    Capitalists are the masters who do not see rabbits and eagles. Before the immigration plan is not launched, who would want to invest in railway construction?


    Everyone participates to make a fortune, but not to contribute. The near east development plan, even if it goes well, it will be more than a decade later.


    Prior to this, investment in railways was destined to be a loss-making deal. A profitable trade is a value investment that can only be profitable for 10 to 20 consecutive years of losses.


    Unfortunately, earning quick money is still popular these days, and long-term value investments are not within the consideration of capitalists.


    Everyone prefers to work on a project that looks like it can make a lot of money, paint a magnificent blueprint with artistic processing, and then go on the market and make money.


    If you succeed, you will make money. If you fail, there will be losses. This is one of the reasons why people are unwilling to invest in railways.


    The economic crisis that affected the entire capitalist world included the oversupply of railways, especially in Western European countries such as Britain and France, where too many railways were repeatedly built.


    From the stock market, we know that railway stock prices have fallen the most.


    It is a good idea to take a seventy-two percent discount in the stock market disaster. Many railway companies have directly cut the market value. Some of the declines are particularly severe, which is less than one tenth of the peak.


    learn from mistakes.


    Investors have just experienced social beatings and have temporarily lost interest in railways. This project is difficult to falter to take over, and capitalists are naturally not interested.


    No one will go to the tiankeng of the railway, and only the Vienna government can enter the battlefield, but some people have invested in the port, dock, and city reconstruction.


    Although the investment cycle is also long, these projects are less risky.


    Even those who are not optimistic about the development plan of the Near East of Austria will not think that the Vienna government has no ability to develop coastal areas.


    Reporting plans Reporting plans, taking projects, getting real investment, it will take some time.


    After the war, the Vienna government did not immediately disarm. Hundreds of thousands of troops are busy with bandits at this time, and it is extremely irresponsible to run for construction before solving the law and order problem.


    Developing the Near East was different from developing Africa. At that time, there was no way. The government had limited power to open up African colonies and had to rely on civilian power.


    Today, there are thousands of large and small civilian armed forces on the African continent, which together add up to more than Austria''s standing army.


    While these forces established Austria''s supremacy in the African continent, it was inevitable that local nobles would become larger.


    In the European political context, this is naturally not a big deal. The aristocracy had the power to form a private army on his own fiefdom, and he never saw anyone rebel.


    The African continent is compelled to rely on the power of the nobility. With the Near East close at hand, Franz was ready to put it in his own hands.


    In the recent imperial conference, the property rights of the Asia Minor Peninsula, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula were determined. The delegates passed with absolute advantage the motion to classify the above-mentioned areas as royal jurisdictions.


    The combined votes of several small states have already exceeded 20%. Theoretically, a resolution can be passed.


    However, this is limited to the theory. Without involving its own core interests, no one has deliberately found it unpleasant with the emperor.


    Of course, the main reason is that no reason can be found.


    The imperial parliament is very strict. Against the opposition, the emperor has the right to dismiss the parliament.


    At least three or five people are minor problems. As long as the number of delegates is more than half, a meeting convened by the emperor has legal effect.


    The five-year term of office of a member of parliament was dismissed halfway, and he did not fill a seat. He must wait for the next term before his state can re-enter.


    For years after the establishment of the Imperial Parliament, no one dared to toss and fumble, that is, he was afraid that the emperor would get kicked out of the game and lose his right to speak in the empire.


    There are no people in the Near East, and the conditions for independent provinces are simply not there; without people, naturally, there is no basis for colonial rule.


    Separate division into state rule is also a way. It is not known whether the governments of the states will object, anyway, the people below will certainly not agree.


    For the people of small states, spending money to build the Near East region thousands of miles away has no interest relationship with them.


    The central government is going to support the development of the Near East. Everyone supports it. The local finances and the central finances are very clearly divided. Whose site is responsible for governance?


    There are so many legal attributes of the land of the Shen Luo Empire. None of them meet the conditions and are not included in the direct jurisdiction of the emperor. How can the central government legally invest funds for construction?


    Even if strategic considerations are not taken into account, the Near East must be rebuilt for the "Roman Empire Dream" deep inside.


    It can only be said that the Roman Empire is too powerful and has a strong brand in European history and culture. Even if it has perished for thousands of years, there are still a bunch of heirs.


    The French claim to be Roman heirs, the Russians claim to be Roman heirs, the Italians claim to be Roman heirs, and the Greeks claim to be Roman heirs ...


    As the orthodox successor of the Western Roman Empire, the Germans are naturally no exception, especially after the demise of the Ottoman Empire, the call to rebuild the Roman Empire is even higher.


    Of course, staying in the mouthpiece stage, the official media definition is very clear-the new Holy Roman Empire.


    With a few more words, the meaning is completely different. With so many guys claiming to be the heirs of the Roman Empire, shouting slogans is very hateful.


    Not only in the Near East, but Franz was also planning to include overseas colonies in the emperor''s immediate territories. However, considering the sentiments of small states, he temporarily postponed.


    After all, everyone paid for it together. Suddenly, there was no legal relationship with them. Maybe someone couldn''t figure it out.


    This is a small problem. The overseas colonies are all vassals of the Emperor Franz, not the princes of the empire. They were legally determined from the beginning.


    Not everyone does not want to be a prince, but unfortunately Franz will not seal it. The emperor couldn''t agree that no one could help him, and he couldn''t jump out to make trouble with the emperor, right?


    That is to tell everyone clearly: I have a problem, I have ambitions, I want to ...


    Such a stupidity, Franz has never seen it. After all, relying on military skills all the way up, inflexible head is impossible.


    Since it is the emperor''s vassal, there is no way to fight against the emperor, otherwise you can get rid of it in minutes.


    This is why the emerging aristocracy is more obedient. Glory and rights are tied to the emperor. Without following the boss, all are gone.


    The biggest advantage of the emperor''s direct leadership is that theoretically all the land without the owner belongs to the emperor, and the government just manages the place for the emperor.


    Of course, this is limited to theory. If you really eat solo food, you will be alone.


    Franz has left no acres of high-quality good fields, pastures and mountains and forests. All of them were awarded to the heroes. These areas are also the government''s next priority areas for construction.


    (Remarks: Liangtian, pasture, and forest can be converted into military merit fields, the specific proportion is determined according to the actual situation)


    After everyone has finished selecting, the remaining bad land belongs to the emperor legally. Where to put it for the time being, and wait for future development.


    ...


    After the ceremony was completed, Franz took a group of emerging aristocrats to draw circles on the map. They were all determined in advance, but now they are only clarified legally.


    Looking at the excited crowd, Franz knew that the show was successful. Think about it, right? Everyone is on the battlefield, isn''t it just for the glory of this moment?


    From now on, no matter what their origin was before, they now have a unified title-nobility.


    With political status, his pockets will soon bulge. The nobles who have been sealed off these years, as long as they do not toss and toss, they will not be too poor.


    The soldiers below can get hundreds of acres of land to become farmers, not to mention the nobles, maybe you should not use acres as a unit, it is more appropriate to change to square kilometers.


    ...


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 Chapter 783： Final counterattack

    France and Russia want to restore their vitality. Austria is busy developing the Near East. The three major European countries are very busy and have no energy to do things.


    The general environment is so, and the British have not fumbled. The international situation eased all of a sudden, and the smell of smoke was gradually fading away from the European continent over time.


    Franz is in a good mood, and if nothing else, he will rise another generation in a few months.


    As people get older, their perceptions will change, and Franz is no exception. Although the expectation of holding grandchildren is not as high as that of Queen Helen, it is not low.


    The royal family needs an heir, although Crown Prince Frederick is not too old, but such things should happen sooner rather than later.


    Countless eyes are staring at the outside world, and the early birth of the third generation can also give everyone an early peace of mind.


    The happy time is always short. When seeing the rushing Prime Minister Felix, Franz knew that trouble had come to him again.


    "Your Majesty, something happened in the Asia Minor Peninsula."


    Hearing "Asia Minor Peninsula", Franz''s expression was tense.


    The Near East Development is the most important strategy of the Vienna government for the next ten years. After completing this strategy, Austria''s strategic security will be fundamentally improved.


    The Asia Minor Peninsula, which is located at the junction of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the three continents, has always been a battleground for soldiers. The Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire controlled this area, and then they dominated the Mediterranean and looked at Asia, Europe, and Africa.


    The same is true here in Austria. As long as you control the Asia Minor Peninsula, the Middle East ¡¯s oil and Africa ¡¯s resources are in the bag. Naturally, it has become the core of the development strategy of the Near East.


    In addition to high value, there is another important factor is safety, which is very suitable as a rear.


    The Caucasus is not suitable for large-scale regiments. The Russians cannot come over the mountains; Armenia and Persia are small beans and cannot be a threat.


    Threats at sea exist temporarily, but with the development of technology, they will soon cease to be threats.


    Although the plane has just started, it will be okay to reach World War I level ten years later.


    Regardless of the power of the bombing, even if a machine gun is installed to shoot down from the sky, it can also play a role in naval battles.


    After all, the Austrian Navy is not weak, and there are guys in the sky who can cooperate and keep it at the door.


    Franz asked with concern: "What happened?"


    After taking a sigh of relief, Prime Minister Felix replied: "A large-scale plague has occurred in Ankara and it is spreading to all sides. Many people in the Russian army responsible for immigration have also been infected.


    In order to curb the spread of the epidemic, the Tsarist government has decided to suspend immigration, which will directly affect our Near East development plan. "


    It also takes time to relocate the people. All four or five million people add up to it. Russians no longer care about immigration, or send people away in a short time.


    Franz asked with concern: "Is the source of the plague confirmed? Was it just discovered or did it exist long ago and the Russians didn''t pay much attention to it?"


    There was a pandemic after the war. This is a natural law. During the Near East War, Austria also found many outbreaks, but they were all contained.


    Most plagues are "coming fast and going fast." As long as the source of the disease is blocked and the spread of the virus is stopped, things will soon pass.


    Felix shook his head: "The source of the transmission is uncertain. However, the epidemic did occur long ago, but the Russians did not take it seriously.


    At first, the senior officials of the Russian army took it for granted that the soldiers were sick and unconvinced. It was not until the number of sick officers in the back was increasing.


    According to the information reported by the Russians, so far, more than 5,000 soldiers and soldiers have fallen ill. How many people have been infected with the plague cannot be determined. "


    Hearing this explanation, Franz was speechless. He has nothing to say about the carelessness of the Russians.


    Of course, the Russian military may also be wronged. Not just returning home to participate in the celebration party, which was delayed for more than ten days. Even before Christmas, we rushed over. Who knows how a plague suddenly broke out?


    "The troops in the Near East were ordered to do a good job in epidemic prevention. The immigration plan was postponed for a while and the Russians were told to investigate the cause as soon as possible."


    As a great empire, the Russians also have to face. Unless the epidemic is completely out of control, such a trivial matter will certainly not ask the outside world for help.


    If you really get out of control, asking for help is useless. In terms of medical technology these days, no one has the ability to cure the plague.


    No, antibiotics, which are more expensive than gold, are still effective against some plague viruses. The Austrian army has experienced them.


    ...


    Ankara, Lieutenant General Auginets in charge of this area, looked at the investigation report with a blue face.


    If anyone notices, he will start to sweat on his forehead.


    In the cold winter, the sweat suddenly started on the forehead, obviously not a trivial matter.


    "Are you sure it''s plague?"


    Despite accepting the facts, Lieutenant-General Auchenets has one last fantasy. There is no way, "Plague" is too scary, enough for anyone in this era to smell the wind and change color.


    Koremija, the medic in charge of the accident investigation, frowned and replied, "Lord Lieutenant, please don''t doubt our professionalism."


    "Sorry, it''s just that it''s too big, and for a while I''m having a hard time accepting it."


    After speaking, Lieutenant General Auginets wiped away the sweat on his forehead, and his image could not be considered.


    Kozhemyaka said slowly, "In view of the current situation, I don''t think the Ankara area is suitable for continued military presence.


    Even the entire Asia Minor Peninsula is in serious danger. In order to curb the plague, it is best to block the peninsula. "


    treatment?


    nonexistent. To be able to take good care of officers, that''s all super level play. Ordinary soldiers give up a little medicine, and then let it be.


    As for ordinary people, it is completely out of consideration. Moving these people to Siberia also costs money. If these people were taken away by the virus, the Tsarist government could save a fortune.


    Lieutenant General Auginets nodded: "I will report as you suggest. The final result will have to wait for St. Petersburg to decide."


    You can tell from his tone that Lieutenant General Auginets has no fear of being rejected. The word "plague" is enough to panic the European world.


    Black Plague is also a type of plague. Despite the fact that hundreds of years have passed, the prestige of Black Plague remains.


    The Vienna government used this as an excuse to relocate the Ottoman population, but did not expect that the "plague" really broke out.


    ...


    The news of the "plague" is still at the top of the Russian army. What should ordinary soldiers do? There is not so much mental stress.


    Sometimes ignorance is also a blessing. The Russian soldier Valentin who was patrolling was a little bit sore, and several mice ran past him, successfully attracting his attention.


    He said to his companion, "Vitariya, have you noticed that the mice we often see recently are particularly big?"


    Vitalier replied disdainfully, "Isn''t it big, is it fat? Well, look at their speed, they are not as fast as the mice in our hometown."


    Valentin nodded in agreement: "It''s true. Ottomans are so extravagant that even mice are so fat."


    Vitalier joked: "You''re really joking. Now they are almost out of food. Who has food to feed the mice?"


    Valentin reluctantly said, "Who knows? Anyway, these mice are really fat. If you follow them, maybe you can send them a lot. Anyway, you are idle."


    Looting is an important income for Russian soldiers. Ankara was naturally ransacked by the Russian army. However, there are always missing corners in such a large city.


    From time to time, there are lucky people who discover these missing wealth and become rich.


    Although Valentin had never encountered such a good thing, he heard a lot of it.


    Vitalier nodded in agreement: "Come on, then, I see that the mouse enters from the left."


    Needless to say, as qualified Russian soldiers, they naturally entered.


    Respecting private property, that''s all too much thinking. All the Ottomans who have left the country will be wiped out by Russian soldiers.


    The deeper it got, the more Vitalier felt wrong. Although no corpse was seen, the pungent carrion smell had already come to the face.


    Vitariya complained: "Damn, it''s not a **** off. You didn''t deal with the body to be lazy!"


    Valentin nodded in agreement: "Most of the time, I will definitely report it when I go back, so that this miscellaneous will receive the due punishment."


    Dealing with corpses is also a compulsory course for the army. Lazy on this, that is, joking about the safety of everyone''s lives.


    Even the Russians, who have always paid little attention to military discipline, are very strict in this regard-"reporting rewards, hiding conspiracy".


    In addition to arresting the enemy and maintaining order in the city, the patrol also has an important task to deal with the bodies of the leaked nets.


    Although this thing is disgusting, it is not unacceptable in the face of Ruble.


    After searching for nothing, Vitalier covered his nose with his hand and said, "The smell came from here, and there were no corpses outside.


    The dust on the debris is already very thick. It should be uninhabited for a long time, and there may be a basement.


    Look carefully, maybe there are unexpected gains. "


    Wallianjing frowned: "Let''s not forget it! It''s too stinky. It is estimated that the corpses are rotten and it is very troublesome to handle.


    Anyway, so remote here, few people will come and will not be found. "


    Vitalye was unhappy: "Nonsense, it''s all this step, how can it be half-way.


    In case any baby is missed, wouldn''t it regret it for life. "


    The temptation to get rich was too great, and Valentin was convinced. The two started banging, looking for the basement entrance.


    After working for a long time, they finally found clues, but they were stunned after opening the back room.


    Rows were stripped of clothes and carrion, and a few rats that were gnawing at the carcass ran away quickly when they noticed the arrival.


    Valentin spit it out disgustingly, and Vitalye was not much better. All the dreams of getting rich disappeared and he retreated.


    Leaving at least a mile away, the two men slowly came to God. Vitalier said helplessly: "Report it, apply for fuel to be burned on the spot, this stuff can''t be dealt with at all."


    Wallian Jinghun nodded absently, and the whole person was bad.


    This is just the beginning. It is found that there are far more than one such closet in the city. The large number has still attracted the attention of Russian military officers.


    Although in the propaganda, the Ottoman aristocracy was such a pervert, it was the result of selecting individual cases and magnifying the art processing.


    Even if an individual''s brain is sick, putting a pile of corpses into the basement to feed the mice, it is impossible for a group of people to have brains.


    ...


    Reported to Lieutenant General Auginets here, and with a possible analysis, things were almost cleared up.


    It is nothing more than the unwillingness of the Ottoman government to artificially create a plague and start an indiscriminate biochemical attack between the enemy and us.


    After figuring out the context, Lieutenant General Auginets was still not happy. He couldn''t find it too late. The plague had already occurred.


    As Ankara''s supreme person in charge, Lieutenant General Auginets had no blame for not discovering the Ottoman conspiracy in advance.


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 Chapter 784： A serious nonsense

    Palace of vienna


    The Foreign Minister Weissenberg, who was in a heavy mood, said anxiously: "Sir, this is a diplomatic note from the Tsar government.


    The epidemic on the Asia Minor Peninsula has been identified as an artificial plague caused by the Ottoman government. The epidemic is currently out of control. "


    The "Plague" spearheaded the former Ottoman government, and the Russians immediately interrogated the surrendered Ottoman officials.


    Under the punishment of the torture, all that should be acknowledged should be acknowledged.


    The angry Alexander III immediately issued a warrant for the killing of Abdul Hamid II. This diplomatic note was to inform the allies.


    After carefully reading the note book, Franz slowly said, "Call on the people of the country to kill rodents, and order related domestic enterprises to fully produce rodenticides.


    A batch of rodenticide was first collected and sent to the garrisons stationed in the Asia Minor Peninsula, ordering the troops to reduce contact with the outside world. "


    I have to be grateful that this is winter. The severe cold is not conducive to virus breeding, and there is no mosquito or fly transmission. If the plague erupts in spring or summer, the lethality will increase several times.


    The anxiety to find Ottoman''s iniquity was anxious. Those guys were in hiding. It was difficult to find for a while.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    The Prime Minister Felix asked, "Sir, will the news of the plague be blocked?"


    Franz shook his head: "It''s not necessary. It''s impossible to hide such a big thing. For a few days, let''s disclose it directly to the outside world!


    The news from the Russians may not be complete. In order to reduce losses, the bureaucrats are likely to conceal their earlier losses.


    In the case of strengthened epidemic prevention, we must also make the worst plan to block the coastline of the Asia Minor Peninsula and the borders of the Middle East. "


    After a pause, Franz added: "Pay attention to guiding public opinion and emphasize the fact that the Ottoman Empire caused plague, which can appropriately lead to the Black Death.


    Spread the word about the British in the European world about our efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. "


    ...


    With the order of Franz, the Vienna government strengthened the prevention of the epidemic, and at the same time, the propaganda machine was activated.


    Various appalling headlines appeared on the front pages of European newspapers. The objective and more realistic ones are "Plague Makers-Ottoman Empire", "The Tumor of the Human World" ...


    This is a picture and a truth. Although some art processing has been carried out, the plague has not been wronged by the Ottoman Empire.


    The nonsense topics later became even richer. The Austrian propaganda department just started a head, and the rest were free to play by the journalists.


    "The Origin of the Black Death", "The Biggest Conspiracy in History", "The Real Murderer of the Black Death" ...


    Hundreds of years have passed since the Black Death, and no one knows how it came, but this does not prevent everyone from holding the black pot on the head of the Ottoman Empire.


    Combining history with the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the "Black Death" are cleverly linked.


    For example, the case in "The Black Death Rescued Ottoman" was: The Timur Empire expedition to the Ottoman Empire in 1399 had surrounded the Ottoman capital, and was forced to retreat because of the black death.


    For another example, "The Road to the Ottoman Bloody Rise", the article directly attributed the rise of the Ottoman Empire to: the spread of the Black Death, which caused great vitality in European countries and lost the suppression of the Ottoman Empire.


    Although the Ottoman Empire was also a victim of the Black Death, everyone directly changed the concept and ignored the population gap between the two sides.


    The Rheinland Daily listed a set of data that it didn''t know where to collect: the Black Death ravaged the European world and killed 25 million people vs. Ottoman 210,000, a ratio of 119: 1.


    To sum it up: Without the black robbery, there would be no rise of the Ottoman Empire.


    It was concluded that the Black Death was an Ottoman conspiracy.


    Not to mention ordinary people, even Franz, the initiator, believes that the Black Death is a conspiracy of the Ottoman Empire.


    true and false? Hundreds of years have passed, and there is no way to check.


    Combining history, the Ottoman Empire rose after the Black Death and belongs to the beneficiaries. From the perspective of conspiracy theory, they have a motive for committing a crime.


    Some people have proved the actual case of the plague, and the years of propaganda in European countries, this is the original image of Ottoman.


    European society gave a conclusion in a short period of time. In addition to Austria to guide public opinion, more importantly, no one defended the Ottoman Empire.


    What happened hundreds of years ago is unclear, but the facts that are happening now cannot be erased.


    At this time, he jumped out to defend the Ottoman government, and it was easy to ignite himself. If he was put on the name of the Ottoman spy, it would be terrible.


    Even if it is an irresponsible expert and scholar who always likes to be unconventional, at this time, he does not dare to jump out and face public opinion.


    ...


    In London, the angry Prime Minister of Gladstone once again tore up the newspaper in his hand, this is the nth newspaper he has destroyed in recent time.


    It''s only a matter of hacking the Ottoman Empire. Once the artificial plague is out, it is impossible to wash the Ottoman Empire that has already fallen.


    Anyway, it''s dead, and it''s harmless to put on the hat of the Black Death Conspirator.


    But over time, public opinion has gradually drifted away, starting with the Austrian Daily''s "Dishonorable Role of Britain in the Near East War."


    It was introduced in detail that the British paid for the Ottoman Empire in the Near East War and accused the British government of sheltering Ottoman''s "remains" after the war.


    In normal times, this is not an issue, and there is a sounding saying "political asylum". Unfortunately, the time is not right now, and the "artificial plague" happened.


    It''s not how international the British people are. The main thing is that the plague is so lethal and spreading. Once it spreads, everyone can become a victim.


    It is naturally resentful to those who created the "plague" that threatened the safety of everyone''s lives. When the British government sheltered these guys, the people were naturally angry.


    This question is not easy to handle. If the people are handed over, where will the London government lose their face?


    It''s even worse if you don''t deal with it. Opposition parties won''t let this opportunity go, and Prime Minister Glaston doesn''t want to step down in disgust.


    Forced by helplessness, Gladstone had to order the arrest of several high-profile Ottoman executives who had appeared, and hand them over to the judicial authorities to toss and calm the public anger.


    However, this is just the beginning. Perhaps the conspiracy is too much and the image has become deeply entrenched. European media always like to associate them with conspiracy theory.


    This has not just solved the problem of covering up the "Ottoman Remains", but there is another "Conspiracy of Britain", which is not exactly one, but many.


    In the mainstream European media, more than half of the newspapers have linked the British government to the "artificial plague incident".


    "British Conspiracy" is only the sharpest style, speculating the British government with the greatest malicious intent, and speculated boldly: The British government and the Ottomans colluded to jointly plan this "human plague."


    The reason is that the British Isles are separated by the straits, which is conducive to blocking the spread of the plague; once the European continent reappears the old story of the "black death plundering" in the Middle Ages, British soldiers will become the continental hegemons without any blood.


    In return, the London government will support the restoration of the Ottomans. This is the only chance for Ottoman rebirth, and the evil Sudanese government will naturally not give up.


    It is only speculation, and there is no substantial evidence.


    The European Public Opinion Center is in the three countries of Britain, France and Austria. Everyone touches each other. Similar things happen too much. It stands to reason that Gladstone can''t be angry.


    But the problem is that there are also people in the country. Extremist newspapers have publicly criticized: The London government''s ability to implement is too poor, and even this little thing can''t be done. If ...


    The details behind are not important. The key is to publicly acknowledge the collusion between the British government and the Ottomans, without having to consider the consequences?


    There are a lot of similar newspapers in chaos. Don''t ask why it is written like this, ask: just bad money.


    Whether it was the plot of anti-British forces in the world or the conspiracy of the opposition parties in the country, Glaston could not afford to study it.


    Some people in China believe this statement, let alone internationally.


    The core factor that led to this all happened: the London government and the Ottoman Empire did collude, but did not include the "artificial plague" that followed.


    Half of it is true, and things can''t be explained.


    If the "plague" is brought under control, the Gladstone government is finished if it becomes the "Black Death" second.


    These days, no country can bear the consequences of angering the entire European world, as is Britain.


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 Chapter 785： Black Death

    "Is the investigation clear? Is it possible to shift responsibility to the Anti-Turkish Alliance?" Prime Minister Glaston asked eagerly.


    In the face of the enemy''s blackmail, the British government will naturally not sit back and wait. If it did not immediately launch a counterattack, it was an accident and they were not prepared.


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "We have sent experts to the site to see it on the ground. It is inferred from the time that the Ottoman Empire is indeed suspected of man-made plague.


    In the face of the facts, we cannot defend the Ottomans. Russia and Austria are urging the international joint investigation team to come to a conclusion, and it is estimated that the conclusion of the coffin can be seen in the news of London tomorrow. "


    The British government does not have the ability to influence the results of international investigation teams. It is simply impossible to reverse the black and white in the face of the anti-Turkish alliance.


    The "Black Death" is too famous, even if it is "suspect", it is scary enough.


    Now European countries are counting on Russia and Austria to have effective epidemic prevention efforts to stop the virus in the Near East, so as not to harm themselves.


    It is obvious that the public opinion stand there, and we can not care whether the Ottoman government was forced. The European world absolutely resists such violations of human morality.


    The cruel reality broke the last fantasy of Glaston. This time the Ottoman government has made them miserable. It is inevitable that the London government will be outraged by the Europeans in supporting the Ottoman supplies.


    Perhaps in a few days, the newspaper will publish: The London government will pay for the time to buy the "Black Death" of the Ottoman Empire.


    It is not important whether the virus created is "black death." Anyway, the support of the London government for the Ottoman Empire has increased the resistance time of the Sudanese government and indeed created conditions for artificial viruses.


    Everyone can only say: Without the supplies of the British, the Near East War ended months in advance. By breaching Ankara ahead of time, the Russian army will be able to prevent the Ottoman government from going backwards.


    Glaston knew what had to be done now, or the situation might get out of hand later.


    "Immediately organize a medical volunteer team to go to the Near East to control the epidemic, and then purchase a batch of materials in the name of the government and send them over.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the Austrians, and the Royal Navy was willing to send a fleet to cooperate in the blockade of the Near East to show the outside world our determination to fight the epidemic. "


    After a little hesitation, Gladstone added: "The Ottomans who have been exiled to China have been arrested on suspicion of causing the Black Death, regardless of their status."


    Now that things have been settled, Gladstone will certainly not be polite to the Ottomans who mistreated them.


    This is not the relationship between the younger brother and the boss, but the relationship between humans and anti-humans. With the "black death", no one dares to take it lightly.


    Foreign Minister George reminded: "Prime Minister, the medical profession has not yet determined whether it is the Black Death and is still in doubt."


    Gladstone waved his hand: "It doesn''t matter, it is always true that the Ottoman government created plagues.


    What we want now is only an attitude. It is estimated that in a few days, the European world will set off a wave of anti-earth soil. Don''t reach us.


    The Treasury Department cleared the accounts as soon as possible. The supplies to the Ottoman Empire were evil capitalists. They had nothing to do with the government. We and the Ottomans had never been in contact. "


    From now on, the British government is a pioneer in fighting the epidemic. Collusion with the Ottoman Empire does not exist.


    Providing supplies to the Ottoman Empire was nonsense, and the supplies were clearly exported to Persia. The British-Turkish trade ceased when the Anti-Turkish Alliance blocked the Near East coastline.


    The reason why the materials flowed to the Ottoman Empire was that they were sold to the Ottoman Empire by unscrupulous businessmen for the purpose of profiteering.


    Who is it?


    It is necessary to ask the Persian government. The materials flowed from Persia and had no connection with the London government.


    ...


    Watching the wonderful performance of the British, Franz wanted to say: This is all too much thinking. Now I am busy controlling the plague. Who has the time to pull the skin?


    Because of this nothingness, nothing could be done except to add a little block to the British government and to dig into their international image by the way.


    If you really want to bring down Britain, then it is not simply a matter of making rumors.


    There is no shortage of smart people in this world, and when you calm down, you will find that "British Conspiracy" is untenable.


    There is no other reason, mainly because the "plague" is uncontrollable. When killing people, they never distinguish between enemies and enemies.


    The European world is unlucky, and Britain cannot survive alone.


    Although the current international situation is somewhat discordant to the British, it is only a minor problem, and it is far from the point where it is necessary to end it all.


    If it is really looting, it is estimated that the least loss should be the Russians. The country of ice and snow has just such a benefit, the virus breeds and spreads more slowly.


    For details, please refer to the mouse that was frozen to death in the middle of the road.


    When the Black Death ravaged the European continent, more than 200,000 people were killed in the Russian Empire. However, compared with the 25 million in the European world, one in three Europeans sees God due to illness. This proportion is still insignificant.


    If the British are to be stolen, unless Austria can reconcile the contradictions of European countries and provide enough benefits to entice everyone to believe that the British did it.


    This is more difficult than letting everyone talk with their eyes open. Whether it is to eliminate contradictions between countries or to provide sufficient benefits, it is not possible for Franz to do so.


    Since it can''t be killed, don''t try it. Find something for the London government and let them cooperate to control the epidemic.


    Facts have shown that the plague, which is claimed to have the greatest lethality, is not without reason.


    Even with the strictest preventive measures adopted by the Vienna government, the plague came to the door, and the first affected were Austrian soldiers stationed in the Near East.


    Since the discovery of the first infected person, within a week, 300 soldiers were infected, and they have swelled to 2,000 the following week.


    This is the result of the timely isolation of the epidemic and the spread of rat poison near the military camp. Otherwise, the number of people infected will be more than that.


    Secretary of the Army Fislav: "This time the plague is very contagious, and our number of infections is not large.


    The Russian army that first discovered the epidemic is different. The number of infected people has reached 35,000. This has only been confirmed. The actual number should be more.


    The outbreak and lethality of the plague is also very amazing. It usually takes less than a week from the onset to death. The resistance has only temporarily picked up a life, and it may still recur later.


    The symptoms showed no difference from ordinary plagues, all of which were nausea, nausea and fever.


    The epidemic situation on our side has just emerged, and the mortality rate cannot be determined for the time being, but the mortality rate of infected people measured by the Russian army is as high as 13.2%!


    There is currently no particularly good treatment, and the use of the best antibiotics can only reduce mortality and cannot guarantee efficacy.


    The War Department has ordered all troops to be dispersed in units of battalions to reduce the chance of infection as much as possible. "


    The proportion of 13.2% made Franz suddenly feel heavy.


    Although this is not the result of effective treatment, the death rate is still too high.


    You know that the Russian soldiers are all young and strong, and the resistance is itself the strongest. If it is replaced by the old, the weak and the disabled, it is estimated that the mortality rate will be even more brutal.


    After a little thought, Franz slowly said, "Notifying the death rate, you can do art processing, and appropriately exaggerate the lethality of the plague to other ages.


    Note to European countries and tell them that we have determined that the source of black death transmission is mice.


    In order to curb the spread of the Black Death, we plan to launch a large area of ??rodenticide in the Near East, requiring at least 400,000 tons of rodenticide. "


    Needless to say, such a high death rate is not a "black death", but it must also be a "black death".


    Only by intimidating everyone, European countries will go all out to produce rat pill and contribute money to participate in the epidemic prevention work together.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, as the worst victim of the plague, Alexander III is now crying.


    To know that a plague would occur in the Near East, he ordered in advance ... Oh, there is no way to leave, Aegis still has to make money.


    There is no doubt that in order to evade responsibility, the high level of the Russian army tacitly concealed the number of early infections. When the plague was first discovered in official documents, only 28 soldiers were infected.


    The number of concealed infections is only a temporary measure. So when they got behind it, the Austrians were shouting "Black Death." In order to reduce their responsibilities, the high-level Russian army naturally shouted.


    Since it is a black death, it is normal for the rate of infection to be high and the mortality rate to be high. It is definitely not caused by misconduct.


    After the modified data, in the hands of Alexander III, the severity of the problem increased greatly.


    The time it took to detect the epidemic was cut in half from man-made.


    In just over 20 days, the number of Russian troops killed by the plague exceeded 3,000, and the number of infected people exceeded 50,000.


    Anyone who sees such data will be frightened. To make matters worse, the epidemic is likely to be brought to the country due to the relationship between the migrants.


    Now Alexander III can only expect that Siberia is cold enough to freeze the virus, or it will spread to the western part of the Empire, which is miserable.


    "What the Austrians say, we are resettling immigrants for them, can''t the Vienna government always say so?"


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez replied: "The Government of Vienna informed us about the progress of the virus research and they have thought of ways to reduce the mortality of infected people.


    The antibiotics developed by the Austrian Royal Academy of Sciences are able to inhibit the virus to a certain extent.


    Catch up is currently underway and the Vienna government promises to provide us with 20,000 doses within the next month. "


    Alexander III frowned and said dissatisfied: "It''s just that, how can it be enough?


    Can''t the Austrians provide more? It really doesn''t work, we can pay for it ourselves! "


    Oscar Jimenez explained: "Your Majesty, there is currently no way to produce this drug industrially.


    The output is very small, it has been in short supply, and the price is higher than the same amount of gold. A dose of 20,000 is already quite a lot.


    In fact, some of our domestic laboratories have obtained patent licenses. Unfortunately, the production technology is too difficult and can only produce more than 1,000 doses per month. "


    It is not difficult to make penicillin in the laboratory. As long as the product appears on the market, it will soon be deciphered.


    In order to maximize the benefits, Franz started patent licensing several years ago and established a monopoly alliance.


    Those who are authorized are all the big names in various countries. After getting the technology, they also joined the party that protects patents.


    Based on the principle of making things rare, everyone tacitly exaggerated the technical difficulty and deliberately limited the production capacity.


    Of course, the Russian Empire may not be limiting production capacity. After all, this thing is simple to say. If you make a qualified product in the laboratory, it is not capable.


    Generally speaking, science and engineering college students with strong hands-on skills are undertaking this task. In this regard, the Russian Empire itself is seriously lacking.


    The Government of Vienna promised to provide 20,000 doses, which is not entirely artificial. Otherwise, all the products made for the Russians would be useless.


    The inability to carry out industrial production was a thing of the past. After so many years, great progress has been made in science and technology.


    Austria can already realize mechanized production, but the products produced are defective, not only the defective rate is high, but the efficacy will be reduced.


    In order to guarantee the price of medicines, the news of industrial production is naturally kept strictly confidential.


    Even if someone finds that the effect is insufficient, they will only think that the production staff is not careful and the operation has made a mistake.


    The news is not even known to the insiders, and the layman is even more ignorant. After hearing this explanation, Alexander III was touched.


    ...


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 Chapter 786： Burning City

    Rodent control is a traditional technology that appeared in human civilization thousands of years ago. The earliest rat pills can be traced back to the pre-Qin era.


    "Shan Hai Jing. The "Xi Shan Jing" records that there is "Stone of White Stone" on the "Tu Tu Mountain". Its name is named, and it can be poisonous rats. ".


    The original use of phytotoxins or mineral toxins has developed into a wide variety in the 19th century, with hundreds of different rat drugs.


    The "Black Death" was so famous that after receiving a note from the Vienna government, European governments expressed their support in a maze.


    Messy rodenticides were sent one after another to the Asia Minor Peninsula. The Austrian army, which used various magical methods to perform the anti-rat operation, collapsed.


    The eyes of the European world have all come together, and countries from all over the world have sent medical experts to check on the spot.


    Of course, this hot news will never be without reporters. After visiting the tragedy of the Russian military camp, all doubts disappeared.


    No matter how much the Anti-Turkish Alliance can play, it is impossible to use the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers to play tricks and tricks.


    During the centuries of predation in Europe, the Black Death also broke out in stages and regions, and lasted until the 18th century.


    The most powerful from 1347 to 1353, starting with Sicily, then Italy, Austria, France, England, Central Europe, Northern Europe ...


    The Italian plague from 1629 to 1631, the Great Plague of London from 1665 to 1666, the Great Plague of Vienna from 1679, the Great Plague of Marseille from 1720 to 1722, and the Plague of Moscow from 1771.


    Although considered a black death, there are still differences. Whether the plague virus is mutated or a new virus is still an unsolved mystery.


    The plague in the Near East has just begun to exert its power, and it has already had an amazing lethality. It is normal to attribute it to it.


    ...


    Since the plague spread in the army, Marshal Ivanov, the supreme commander, has not been in a good mood. Others can make excuses to return home, that is, he cannot run.


    The boss of the military is also not good enough. In addition to his outstanding military achievements, he must also have a character that convinces everyone.


    The conservative Marshal Ivanov is undoubtedly a qualified soldier. After receiving the news of the outbreak of the plague, he drove nonstop from St. Petersburg and assumed the responsibility of the supreme commander.


    Ivanov asked with concern: "Are the medicines promised by the Austrians delivered?"


    For this batch of medicines, he cut out. There was a big fight with high-level government officials in St. Petersburg, the main purpose was not to let the tsarist government pass.


    Goose plucking, this is the old fault of the tsarist government.


    During the time of Alexander II, the bureaucracy was able to deter the bureaucracy. By the time of Alexander III, the governance philosophy had eased, and the courage of the bureaucrats had increased.


    The number of medicines was not enough. If the guys in the country were to scrape a layer of skin, they would have fewer.


    These medicines are in short supply on the market, even if they are partially deducted, in case of a bold and direct replacement, it will be fatal.


    Marshal Ivanov never had any confidence in the discipline of domestic bureaucrats.


    Lieutenant General Ozgur replied: "Only 5,318 were received, and the rest will have to wait the next week at the earliest to arrive."


    Hearing this answer, Marshal Ivanov was even heavier.


    The number of Russian soldiers who are ill now is over 50,000, and the medicine is only one-tenth. To whom, not to whom, this is a headache.


    "Give electricity to the country and let the government find a way to purchase it. No medicine is a big deal!"


    Now Ivanov''s last regret is returning home to attend the celebration party, so that the best response time is wasted.


    In theory, the war is over. As a victor, the Russian army can withdraw at any time. Unfortunately, reality does not allow it.


    Regardless of the deal reached between Russia and Austria, the key is that there are so many soldiers infected now. If we go back at this time, wouldn''t we also endanger the homeland?


    What''s more, staying in the Asia Minor Peninsula can also ask for help from allies. Once you return home, you don''t need to count.


    Even the aided medicines will be divided up by the domestic powers, and these ordinary soldiers who really need them will not be able to pass.


    Lieutenant General Ozgur reminded: "Marshal, this may be difficult to achieve. These drugs are produced in the laboratory and have been in short supply.


    Even if the government is willing to spend money to buy it, it can only buy a small part of it from the black market at a high price, and it still cannot meet the demand. "


    ...


    Ankara, the city has been completely deserted since the Russian withdrawal.


    As the birthplace of the epidemic, here has become the top priority of rodent control. The Austrian airship has dropped dozens of tons of rodenticide from the sky.


    The former Anti-Turkish Alliance coalition command has now become the epidemic prevention command. Albrecht, the commander of the deceased Ottoman Empire, became commander of the rodent.


    This was an inevitable result. The soldiers were all on the peninsula. If high-level officers ran away, their hearts would be dissipated.


    Albrecht: "Rat-killing efficiency is too low now. It is winter that mice have stored enough food and come out less frequently.


    In order to maximize the elimination of rats before the end of winter, we must adopt more aggressive measures.


    No one knows how many Ottoman crypts have been prepared. The current situation is not suitable for sending soldiers into the city to search. I propose to directly burn the city with oil. "


    It is impossible to oppose nature. Now these places are Austrian territory. In order to prevent the epidemic, Albrecht wants to burn his own city, and naturally everyone will have no opinion.


    If you are an uninformed person, you may still be very moved and think that Austria has made a great sacrifice.


    After all, the burning cities are all their own industries. Even if it was damaged during the war, the general framework was still good, and it was repaired and revived.


    Albrecht is an insider, and it has been known for a long time that the Vienna government''s near east development plan does not include the old city restoration plan.


    Either re-select the area to build a new city, or carry out large-scale reconstruction. Anyway, in the end, it will be completely different. Adding a fire is harmless.


    Russian Marshal Ivanov: "His proposal is very good. The Russian Empire is willing to provide 200,000 tons of thermal oil."


    British representative Sheryl Eberly: "British is willing to provide 300,000 tons of thermal oil to eliminate hidden dangers."


    ...


    This is not a matter for one country. For the sake of their own security, it is rare for European countries this time not to dismantle each other. Regardless of their ability, everyone has contributed more or less.


    There are a lot of fuels provided by various countries, but those are theoretical values. When they will be in place, it still depends on the bureaucracy.


    As a host, Austria has to take responsibility. Fortunately, electricity has been popularized in most cities in China, otherwise people would not even be able to buy kerosene.


    Since the Epidemic Prevention Command made a decision to burn the source of the disease, Austria has been short of oil.


    There is no way, Austria does have a lot of oil, but the problem is that it is buried under the ground, and it will be impossible to dig it out for a while and a half.


    The capacity provided by those oil fields in Romania alone cannot meet Austria''s demand at all.


    Starting five years ago and continuing to the present, Austria is the world''s largest oil importer.


    Prime Minister Felix: "The government has done its best, and all the fuel that can be raised in the country has been sent to the Near East.


    The international spot has also been swept away by us, and even the international fuel prices have risen sharply.


    However, this is still a waste of money. European countries promise to provide a lot of fuel. Unfortunately, their efficiency is too low.


    When their supplies are in place, it is estimated that it is almost summer, and the epidemic in the Near East cannot be delayed. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Franz slowly said, "Then we use our strategic reserves to eliminate the source of Ankara first."


    If you change time, Franz will definitely not give up the national strategic reserve oil so easily.


    Today, oil is an important energy source in Austria. The rise of the internal combustion engine industry in the Second Industrial Revolution was all fuelled by oil.


    Without an adequate supply of oil, Austria''s industrial advantage built in the Second Revolution will directly kill half of it.


    But now it is different. With the relaxation of the international situation, there will be no war in the European continent for a while.


    Especially after the annexation of the Ottoman Empire, Austria''s strategic security has been guaranteed, and the government can safely develop the Middle East oil.


    It only needs to survive the most difficult period. Later, the oil in the Middle East was extracted, and there is no need to worry about the shortage of oil.


    ...


    Ankara became the first city to be burned by fire. The billowing smoke rose, and the endless sin turned into ashes in the flames.


    This is just the beginning. In areas where large-scale epidemics have occurred, nearby cities have become targets for purification.


    Throughout 1884, the work of the General Epidemic Prevention Headquarters was to set fires and release rat poison. As of the end of the epidemic, 23 cities have been baptized by fire.


    ...


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 Chapter 787： Mahdi uprising

    Time passed quickly, and it entered 1885 in a flash.


    The stalled near east development plan was launched again, and the world economy came out of the Great Depression and launched another charge forward.


    Everything is developing for the better, and in accordance with the principle of "just asking the big things," the Emperor Franz also idled.


    Perhaps older, Franz''s hobbies have also changed. I don''t know when I got hooked on calligraphy.


    The quill pen is obviously not suitable for calligraphy, so a scene of contradiction occurred, and the Emperor Shen Luo holding a brush to practice calligraphy was born.


    Personal interests and hobbies, the aristocratic hobbies of European aristocrats are too many, placed in a large group, Franz''s hobby is really nothing.


    None of the ministers had enough food to support them, and they could not come to interfere in the daily life of the emperor, and it was not the royal history of Daming.


    Not to mention another pen to write, even if you live in another palace, no one will come to Blibi.


    The emperor''s wallet and the treasury have always been separated. In this sacred and inviolable world of private property, no one can toss out any trouble.


    Franz, who is free-spirited, has no hesitation when practicing calligraphy, and writes whatever he thinks of.


    If you have a traveler, you will find that many famous quotes and poems in later generations appear very abruptly on the paper.


    Fortunately, time has passed too long, many of Franz''s memories have been obscured, and the content written is often only one or two sentences, otherwise the original author will be aggressive.


    ...


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "His Majesty, a rebellion broke out in the French Sudan, and the rebels have occupied the Wadi Halfa region and are marching towards Egypt."


    The rebellion in French Sudan has been going on for some days. It''s just that this colonial rebellion will happen every 30 minutes, and it will not be news until it is big.


    "Are our people not involved?"


    Franz asked in a skeptical tone. The colonial empire has stabbed each other too much these years. Even if everyone signed a treaty, they promised not to do anything.


    That is also limited to not doing anything on the bright side, and no one knows secretly. As long as it is not caught, it is nothing.


    Colonial Minister Stephen thought and replied: "The colonial government did not support the rebels, and the participation of civilian forces was unclear for the time being."


    This is a consequence of colonial expansion. There are thousands of large and small colonial forces in Austria, and dozens of them are in the French Sudan.


    The government''s management of these groups is limited to cities and localized areas. Other places are free for everyone to play.


    As long as national interests are not harmed, foreign expansion is legal. The premise is that the colonial team can knock down the site by themselves and be able to hold it.


    The African continent has already been divided up. If you want to build your career again, you can only point your gun at other colonial empires.


    Everyone has been flexing their muscles for years, but how can the central government not allow it. Without state support, they ran to challenge a colonial empire.


    Not directly, it is different to engage in things secretly. For example, now, if the French cannot extinguish the rebellion, everyone''s opportunity will come.


    Anyway, the African continent is as large as some areas of French Egypt + Sudan, with a total area of ??over 2 million square kilometers. Cutting a small piece from it is enough to feed a colonial team.


    Similar things happen from time to time all over the world. The major colonial empires are trying their best to exercise restraint, and the incidents of colonial conflicts are still endless, mostly caused by civil colonial teams.


    Franz said indifferently: "Forget it, as long as the colonial government is not involved. The civilian colonial team wants to go and let them go.


    Just try to see what the French are like. The French government has been very busy these days, as long as the evidence is not caught by them. "


    This "busy" naturally refers to the first foreign war provoked by France''s invasion of Annan and Napoleon IV''s succession, and the performance of the French army did not meet expectations.


    Now it has caught up with the Mahdi uprising, enough for the Paris government to drink a pot.


    If the rebels could not be kept out of Egypt, the French''s losses would be too great.


    In case the rebels can''t figure it out and destroy the cotton plantations in Egypt, the cotton textile industry in France will be hit hard again.


    This year, the cotton textile industry is the most important industry in France. One-fifth of the domestic industrial workers depend on this industry chain to live upstream and downstream.


    If something goes wrong, the entire French industrial system will be affected. Not only France, but also the textile industry in all industrial countries.


    In addition to the cotton origin, there is also a Suez Canal that is related to the lifeline of France. In case the rebels were hit by the river and the river was blown up as a threat, the Paris government would have a headache.


    Perhaps before the rebels blow up the river, international interference forces will come to the fore.


    In order to get involved in the Suez Canal, the British did not know how much thought was wasted, and they were unsuccessful. Naturally, the opportunity to send the door cannot be missed.


    Even the seemingly talkative Austrian government doesn''t mind dominating the Suez Canal.


    It was the British who worried about these issues in space and time. In order to preserve the cotton production area and the Suez Canal, the British government also compromised with the Egyptian local powers.


    Without the support of the Egyptians, the Mahdi rebels persisted for 7 years before they were extinguished by the British. Even the British Governor in Sudan was killed by the insurgents.


    The same thing cannot happen in France.


    The French government adopted direct administration over the colonies. The local forces, led by the Egyptian king, have long been suppressed.


    Even the Egyptian royal family was relocated to Paris to live and received a box lunch during the recent Paris Revolution.


    There is no doubt that the French now have to fight the rebellion in person. In addition, the prestige of the French army must be brought out, and if the matter of the Indo-China Peninsula reappears, the French empire will be unstable.


    The prestige of the French army is built up from victory to victory. One failure can be an accident, and consecutive failures are not an accident.


    Without the strength of the world''s first army, how can France compete with Austria when political diplomacy, industrial economy, and resource territory are all behind?


    Colonial Minister Stephen: "I''m afraid that''s not enough. Unless we or the British do our best to support the rebels, otherwise it will not be possible to rely on the gangs."


    Franz nodded. Although the French army''s training model and mobilization mechanism are behind the times, they have to admit that they are still the world''s best army.


    The Mahdi uprising in time and space can persist for so long, mainly because the British have very weak control over the local area, and the British troops stationed in the Sudan have not yet had a regiment.


    Changing the French is not the same. French Egypt alone can pull out 50,000 to 60,000 troops, including a French main division.


    "It''s not necessary, no matter how supportive they are, they are not French opponents. It''s not the time to turn their faces and maybe let the British try."


    ...


    Paris, after receiving two bad news in succession, poured a pot of cold water on the ambitious Napoleon IV.


    An Nanyuan is thousands of miles away, and even if he loses a little, it is only a small problem. But Egypt is different. This is the most important colony in France.


    "Check it out, who is behind the ghost?"


    The rebels did not stay in the Sudan to rule the hegemony. Instead, the main force went all out to fight in Egypt. If there was no international force behind this scene, Napoleon IV would be killed.


    Secretary of the Interior Edison replied cautiously: "According to the information we have gathered, it can be determined that the weapons in the hands of the rebels were imported from the inland areas, respectively from the British and Austrian colonies.


    Whether it was planned by the private colonial team or the conspiracy of the two governments, we do not have enough evidence to determine for the time being. "


    This is not the answer, but the standard answer. The three countries, Britain, France and Austria, who are capable of doing things in the Sudan, are suspects except for themselves.


    You do n¡¯t need evidence, you can directly target, and you do n¡¯t need to worry about wrongdoing.


    It is useless to set the target and there is not enough evidence, and the Olympics will certainly not admit it. Apart from wasting time in diplomacy, it has no effect.


    After suppressing the anger in his heart, Napoleon IV sighed and said slowly: "Forget it, remember this account first, and then liquidate with them later.


    The Egyptian Governor was ordered to send troops to suppress the rebellion immediately, and the rebels must not be allowed to enter the Egyptian hinterland. "


    ...


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 Chapter 788： Doing things for Friedrich

    Governor of East Africa, the spirited Governor Frederick: "You are all the best graduates of the Austrian Army University, and some of them have even broken the school''s record.


    But this is not enough. Excellent generals are all fought on the battlefield. The empire loves peace, and there are not so many wars to give you hands-on training.


    Now there is an opportunity for you to feel the cruelty of war in advance. It''s just a bit dangerous, and participation is entirely voluntary.


    If you are afraid, you can still opt out now. "


    Being able to show up here already illustrates the problem. If you are afraid, you will not participate in the first place.


    Seems very satisfied with the performance of the crowd, Governor Frederich relaxed his tone: "Very good, since you chose to participate in this operation, then out of this door, you are no longer active duty Austrians.


    Any accidents that occurred during the training had nothing to do with the Austrian government. Only those who return alive can restore their military status.


    As your predecessor, I would like to warn you here: first learn how to survive on the battlefield, and then think about building your career.


    Protecting yourself on the battlefield is also a necessary ability for a good commander.


    It is not easy for the Empire to train you. It is not used as a death squad. Bravery and recklessness are never a concept.


    Now I start to roll. "


    "Oscar von Hutil."


    A young officer stepped forward and answered, "Here!"


    Governor Frederich: "Lieutenant Colonel Hutil, you are the commander of this operation, and I hope you will bring all these boys back intact."


    "Yes!" Oscar von Hutil answered.


    Governor Frederick nodded: "This time your task is to use the Mach rebels to add chaos to the French."


    Looking at the bewildered crowd, Frederick laughed: "Don''t be surprised, even with our support and the British, the rebels can''t win the French.


    The power gap between the two sides is very different. From the beginning, the war determined the winner or the loser. Sending you past is a drill, not for you to die.


    You don''t need to be stressed in this war, any tactics can be used, winning or losing has nothing to do with us. What kind of record you play depends on your own ability.


    Of course, the premise is that you can fudge the indigenous people and let them listen to your opinions.


    If anyone has the ability to pull up a rebel army and do it for the French, I have no opinion.


    The results you get on the battlefield determine how much material aid you can get to increase your voice in the rebels.


    In the early stage, each of you only had the equipment of an infantry regiment. It was up to you to decide whether to give it or when to give it to the rebels. "


    The training of high-ranking officers and grass-roots officers are completely different. Basic-level officers only need to execute orders and dare to fight.


    Senior officers are not the same, there is more to learn, organizational management capabilities, tactical command capabilities, battlefield response capabilities ...


    Not only is there a lot of learning, but it is also accompanied by the cruelest competition. Each stage is assessed, and only the best talents can be trained in the next stage.


    Generals trained at such a high cost are naturally not used to charge forward. How to save lives on the battlefield has also become a required course.


    This war between the Sudanese insurgents and the French is a test of actual combat. No matter how powerful the soldiers are on paper, they can''t be compared to real guns on the battlefield.


    Taking the French directly to train their hands, the Austrian military obviously has high hopes for these people, otherwise it would be sufficient to send experienced officers directly to the battle.


    After that, Frederick continued to roll his name.


    "Erich von Fakkingham, Portiorec, Steinhausen ..."


    One after another, famous people from all generations appeared here.


    After decades of Franz operations, the scope of the Austrian army''s recruitment has long been not limited to Austria.


    All people of the Shinra Empire are eligible to join the army, including the North German region.


    Especially after the Russian-Prussian War, due to financial pressure, the Berlin government abandoned the original military ** road. The army has reduced its establishment, and its investment in military academies has naturally been reduced.


    In fact, the foresighted Junker aristocracy began to tread two boats long ago. The older generation served in the general army, and the younger generation studied in Austria.


    Now that Prussia is declining, these foreign military students do not need to go back, there is no place at all, and serving in the Austrian army has become the best choice.


    For Franz, who is interested in unifying the German region, these officers from North Germany are naturally not a problem.


    The spirited Frederick, born in 1856, is not much older than these people.


    It was just luck to catch up with the Near East War, brushed the Ottoman copy smoothly, and then stood out.


    Of course, the effect of good birth is actually greater. As the son of Archduke Carl Ferdinand of Austria, he was born with a golden key.


    You can mix well without ability, let alone have ability. Originally, I only wanted to go to the Near East War for gilding, but I didn''t expect to get real gold.


    It is not easy for the royal family to produce a capable one. Such an existence naturally needs to be cultivated. Frederich, who should have enjoyed the banquet and wine, was kicked from Vienna to East Africa by Franz.


    Young people are always unwilling to be lonely. Frederick is not waiting for the dead, but also ambitious.


    Having lived in Vienna for so many years, he was able to command the army to the battlefield, let alone now.


    Under Franz''s butterfly effect, the atmosphere of Vienna is obviously stronger than the historical period.


    When you meet an emperor who doesn''t like the flamboyant emperor, the bureaucrats and aristocrats below will naturally be affected.


    The changing social climate has the strongest impact on the next generation. Nobility born after the Great Revolution are generally stronger than the previous generation.


    As colonial governor, Frederick''s authority is still very large, as long as the government does not prohibit it explicitly, it can do it.


    Adding chaos to the French is naturally not in the prohibited category. As long as the evidence is not caught by others, it is fine.


    Frederich, who had just assumed office and was eager to make a contribution, directly planned the operation.


    To this end, he visited the governors of Austria in Africa and searched a pile of junk from everyone.


    Without the participation of the Vienna government, Frederick had limited resources to use. These junk goods were used to interfere with Mach''s uprising.


    There is naturally no increase in investment, but it is not a fool. As long as you see the results, it will be easy for the government to pay for it.


    The "Fao-Austrian friendly" stuff is less reliable than the "English-Austrian friendly". Opening the history book shows that the history of Europe in recent centuries is a history of hegemony between the Habsburgs and the French.


    Now there are also French people who are hindering the unity of the German region. Most of the Austrians believe that France is the biggest enemy, and there is no one.


    Hanging French, Frederick didn''t have the slightest pressure. No military presence was involved, even for the face of the Paris government.


    Just a few students who have just graduated from the military academy, even if they were discovered by the French, Frederick was able to survive.


    ...


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 Chapter 789： young generation

    Franz guessed right, the Austrian forces were indeed behind the Mahdi rebels. It wasn''t that Frederick wanted to do something, and immediately got on the line with the rebels.


    It turns out that the owner of gold is always the most popular. As a pioneer of the African Independence Movement, Mahdi greeted the Austrian military mission with the most solemn ceremony.


    The two sides enjoyed each other very much. The only regret is that the British also appeared here, which made Huthier and others very upset.


    Fortunately, everyone''s position is the same now, all to trouble the French, and there is nothing unpleasant.


    After the welcome banquet, some people couldn''t help it: "Head of state, are Austrians too perfunctory?"


    There is no doubt that everyone is very dissatisfied with this military dispatch team in Austria.


    The so-called "no hair on the mouth, work is not strong." Everyone has no confidence in the military students who have just left the school.


    Mahdi waved his hand and laughed, "It doesn''t matter. As long as the Austrians'' assistance comes, even if they send a group of gorillas, we have to give them.


    Besides, don''t you think this is the best now? If we really send a group of old foxes, I''m afraid we have to worry about the front door driving the tiger and the back door into the wolf. "


    Britain and Austria are not the same. On the African continent, the British are weak, and it is okay for the French to mess. It is impossible to seize the French colonies.


    Austria is different. They are the hegemons of the African continent. If it were not for the union of several colonial empires in Africa, this continent would have been swallowed up by Austria.


    In this context, Mahdi is naturally alert to the threat from Austria.


    The insurgents are not a monolithic group. They only joined together temporarily because of their common enemy.


    Once international forces intervene, the hidden dangers inside can easily be magnified, causing incalculable consequences.


    He would rather send a mess of waste to Austria than face a group of old foxes.


    A middle-aged man complained: "But see what these Austrians mean. Do they want to get involved in military command? Are they just doing this?"


    Mahdi shook his head: "No one can answer this question, but the army that the Austrians helped us train is really good.


    If they want to command the army, then give them a chance and give them the command we just assembled.


    Winning is of course the best, and losing will not cause us much loss. If they lost the battle, they would lose face and then intervene again. "


    With a bunch of unreliable younger brothers, Mahdi felt tired. He was very skeptical that launching the uprising would make him die early.


    It''s too late to regret it now. Withdrawing at this time, not only would the French who wanted to kill the chicken and tamarin monkeys not let him go, even the two investors in the Olympics could not spare him.


    ...


    Lieutenant Colonel Hutil: "The situation on the battlefield is very unfavorable to us. The French are already sharpening their swords, and the senior members of the insurgents have not yet felt a little critical.


    One after another is busy vying for power, for fear that our arrival will break the balance of power. Do you know that without our support, they could not stop the French at all.


    Just now I personally tested Mahdi. His attitude is very firm. It is impossible to gain command of the rebel army.


    Now the British are also involved. With the chips in our hands, we can get at most a miscellaneous army.


    On the way, everyone has seen what the main forces of the insurgent army are. In the future, we are going to command, I am afraid of the black people among the black people.


    I don''t think they can execute orders meticulously, and the combat content learned in school is basically useless here. "


    The most important thing on the battlefield is execution. The army''s execution is not enough. No matter how good the tactics are, it can''t exert its power.


    The core of determining the execution of an army lies in the quality of grass-roots officers. This is not an impossible problem to solve in this war.


    It is no longer easy to train these gangs of Wuhe people to become soldiers. It is simply unrealistic to train qualified grass-roots officers.


    The French would not give them time, not far from the French counterattack.


    In the context that the British Olympics could not end in person, the odds of the rebels winning infinitely approached zero, and efforts only slightly increased the odds.


    The best outcome is to cause huge casualties to the French, make the French government feel that the war is worth the loss, and then choose a poor country to segregate one side.


    Fackingham echoed: "It''s true. With this group of Uighurs and the French in a decisive battle, it''s no wonder that we were not optimistic about it from the beginning.


    Unless it is God''s command, the insurgents have no chance of success.


    But this has little to do with us, and our task now is to make the French people as much trouble as possible, and it is best to burn the war to the Nile Delta.


    The British should support us. They want the rebels to hit the Suez Canal all the way to give them an excuse to get in the canal. "


    Military capability is not necessarily the strongest among several people, but the political minds of King Han is undoubtedly aura, and at a glance you can see the true goals of the British.


    Portiorec laughed: "The British want exactly what we and the French don''t want to give, so they are doomed to fail.


    The rebels are unlikely to hit the Suez Canal, but the French will go crazy if they show any signs.


    The Paris government can put in hundreds of thousands of troops. Even if all the young people are armed and trained into an army, they can''t stop it.


    So destroying the Nile Delta region that the French painstakingly managed, we have completed most of our tasks.


    If we are able to break through Cairo by chance, some of us will have the opportunity to become commanders in the future against France. "


    Seeing that everyone had cast a strange look, Portiorec hurriedly waved his hand: "Looking at me, isn''t it just a joke, is that so?"


    Steinhausen responded sternly: "Of course!"


    "If you can do this, you don''t have to confuse the French. Perhaps the Chinese will still take advantage of the pursuit and go straight to the French.


    How about a challenge, Major Portiolake? I promise, as long as you do, you are the youngest general in Austria. "


    It is not easy to be a general in Austria. One step at a time in a peaceful era. In the smoothest case, it will take two or three decades to be able to take office.


    It is not the same with military achievements, that can be promoted in minutes. The rules have been formulated long ago. As long as your combat skills are strong enough, you can go all the way, and age and qualifications are not a problem.


    Portiorec shook his head: "Will it be half done?"


    ...


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 Chapter 790： The British "perfect strategy"

    Lieutenant Colonel Hutil interrupted: "Okay, two people don''t have to play anymore. You don''t need to be active now, just think about countermeasures!"


    Potiorec waved helplessly: "Okay, lieutenant colonel. But in the current situation, I don''t think it is necessary to develop a strategy.


    The main forces of the rebels are all such goods. It is conceivable that the miscellaneous army of them looks like, and it is not easy to take them to the battlefield.


    Frankly, I am optimistic about this task at all. Now I fully agree with His Excellency the Governor, and first learn to save his life on the battlefield.


    Right now, the most important thing for us is to take command of the army, and then train the gang of black people, at least to teach them to obey orders. "


    The joke was a joke, and with a bunch of black people, he went to attack Cairo, and Portiorec was not so strong.


    These days, the French Army is still very deterrent, and no one dares to despise them.


    Regarding the current strength of the rebels, let alone capture Cairo, even if the war is burned to the Nile Delta, it is a miracle in military history.


    The regular army has the regular army''s play style, and the Wuhe people''s play has the Wuhe people''s play style. They are all fledgling guys, naturally they don''t have that much attention.


    Strategic tactics are totally redundant for the Uzbek army and cannot be achieved at all.


    Lieutenant Colonel Hutil nodded: "You can recognize this, and it seems my worry is superfluous.


    However, we are not completely without a chance. The main force of the French army cannot win, which does not mean that even the Egyptian colonial army cannot defeat.


    At that time, the main force of the French army will let Mahdi drag them on. We are responsible for the destruction.


    I heard that Egypt is the most important cotton producing area for the French, and destroying these plantations is probably enough to hurt them for a while.


    If you are lucky, you can encourage the Egyptians to join the rebellion, and it will be much better.


    It really isn''t working. Find a chance to blow up the Nile and make it artificial ... "


    ...


    Compared to the casualness of Austria, the British should pay more attention. In order to create an opportunity to intervene in the Suez Canal, the British government directly sent a military instructor group led by Lieutenant General Jerret.


    On the one hand, there are fledgling military academy students, and on the other hand are generals with rich experience in combat. Normal people know how to choose.


    Lieutenant General Jarrett did not disappoint Mahdi, and came up with a perfect combat plan, at least it sounded perfect.


    The spirited general Lieutenant General Jerrett took the baton and put it on the map a little: "This is the core of the Nile Delta in Egypt, and also the focus of French business.


    To drive the French away, they must destroy their foundation here. Without the support of the delta, the cost of sending troops to the French would at least double.


    For France, at least part of their countless colonies in Egypt, the Paris government could not invest unlimited resources.


    As long as it hurts them and makes them realize that colonizing Egypt is a mistake, the French government will weigh the pros and cons.


    With our strength, it is unrealistic to take the Delta region directly from the French.


    But we also have our own advantages-the Nile.


    Find a suitable place to build a dam to store water, then blast the dam, and the flood will drive us away the French ... "


    Pure flicker, but the insurgents like to listen. Compared with the separatist party proposed by the Austrians, the temptation to drive the French out of Egypt is too great.


    In order to fool the rebel leader, Gerrett also worked hard to make up for the knowledge of Egypt.


    This led to a perfect battle plan that increased the odds of the Mahdi rebels by at least tenfold.


    But this has no effect. A hundred times of zero is zero, let alone ten times.


    Unless there is a change in the European continent, such as the one who broke Paris in time and space, the French government would not be able to abandon the Suez Canal.


    Half of Sudan + Egypt, the total population is only a few million, the military strength is definitely not comparable to the Ottomans destroyed by the anti-Turkish alliance.


    Even if the cost of war will increase, where can it increase? The Great Revolution two years ago just made the French government poor, which did not mean that the French people were also without money.


    It is urgent, the French government is not incapable of genocide. As long as the force is strong enough, the hidden dangers of the colonies are not a problem at all.


    Listening to Gerrit''s beautiful blueprint, Mahdi was tempted, but his face was still invisible.


    For a leader, personal image is also important. Once this plan is implemented, the Egyptian people who originally supported him are likely to shake their positions.


    Some shyly asked, "General, wouldn''t it be too ..."


    Jarrett gave Mahdi a severe glance, interrupting: "War always requires sacrifice. It can be a soldier or a civilian. As long as you can win, these sacrifice are valuable.


    No doubt he saw Mahdi''s true purpose. No one is willing to take responsibility for such a doomed order.


    Seemingly indecisive inquiries, in fact, let Jarrett take the lead. Just for the sake of the British Empire, Jarrett chose to endure.


    There is no need to be angry with a dead person, anyway, the end of this rebel is already doomed from the beginning.


    After hesitating for a while, Mahdi said helplessly: "Well then! In order to get rid of French slavery, we can only wrong the people in the lower reaches.


    Abdullah, send some people to calculate the losses of the people, wait for the French to be driven away, and we will compensate them in the future. "


    With that decision, Mahdi seemed to be a lot easier.


    ...


    With the "perfect" combat plan, the high-ranking insurgents were even more disinterested in the Austrian army.


    If it weren''t for Hutil and others holding the weapons and equipment they wanted, plus they needed Austria''s support, it would be too lazy to see them.


    "General, the French are powerful ..."


    Without waiting for Hutil to finish, Mahdi interrupted: "We have a perfect combat plan, Lieutenant Colonel, and we apologize for your inconvenience."


    The atmosphere in the room suddenly became embarrassed, and with good intentions, it turned into a donkey''s liver and lungs.


    If it wasn''t for the task, he would have gone away. Even so, it is now on the verge of an explosion.


    Even if you do n¡¯t accept the suggestion, the following sentence, ¡°The perfect battle plan ... It ¡¯s difficult to disclose it for safety reasons,¡± wrote the word ¡°doubt¡± on the face.


    As soon as the words fell, Mahdi realized that he was making a mistake. Some things can be thought of but cannot be said.


    He does not mean that.


    A "perfect battle plan" is equivalent to saying that Hutier and others are incapable, and they have formulated a garbage plan.


    "For safety reasons, it is inconvenient to disclose." Is it even more revealing a strong sense of distrust?


    Mahdi remedied: "My lieutenant colonel, I have no doubt what you mean. It is just a matter of great importance, and we have to be careful, please forgive me."


    With a sneer, Hutil sarcastically said, "Of course, I fully understand your approach.


    This kind of thing, anyone will keep a foreigner confidential. After all, outsiders are unreliable, what if we run to tell the French? "


    Seeing that the atmosphere was more tense, Mahdi realized the danger. He''s not ignorant, he knows the power of the French.


    This is the African continent. The British have a limited right to speak and are simply unable to fight the French. Without Austria''s support, their desire for independence is a joke.


    Explain patiently: "My Excellency has misunderstood, I have no doubt what you mean. If you want to know, you can refer to our next military meeting."


    He really did not doubt that Austria would go to inform. In Mahdi''s view, the reliability of the British and Austrian representatives on this issue is higher than the high-level inside the rebel army.


    The fact that these people can drive here has already stated the positions of the two governments, and telling them is treason.


    If the French can counter the British and Austrian delegations, it will not be a matter of African independence, but the three countries of Britain, France and Austria will be on the front line.


    The great powers are also face-saving. The French cannot accept this idea of ??interfering in their own internal affairs, and the British Olympics also cannot accept the practice of French spying in their own homes.


    If this happened, Mahdi would wake up laughing. When the powers worked, the French ignored them.


    In fact, Mahdi welcomed the representatives of Britain and Austria with great fanfare. In addition to military assistance, it was more for the sake of showing his staff.


    There have always been problems with the internal organization structure of the insurgent army, and the various systems are incomplete. The key to maintaining the insurgents is mainly Mahdi''s personal charm.


    This is obviously not enough. Human loyalty cannot stand the test. Once something goes wrong on the battlefield, the rebels may fall apart at any time.


    If you want to reorganize the rebels, it will not be possible in the short term, and the French will not allow them so much time.


    It is necessary to introduce foreign forces. Both Britain and Austria have thick thighs. The support of these two countries will undoubtedly greatly increase the confidence of their people.


    At present, the effect is very significant. Since the arrival of the British and Austrian delegations, the hearts of the insurgents have quickly stabilized.


    Those guys who were erratic and ready to join the French, have now stopped their steps.


    Being able to build an independent nation, no one wants to be enslaved.


    After all, the colonial rule these years is really brutal. In front of the colonists, the big men in these places may move their heads at any time.


    No one wants to continue in the days when it is impossible. Seeing hope, everyone is still willing to let go.


    After listening to this explanation, Huthir''s expression was slightly relieved, but he still did not give Mahdi a good look.


    "No need, General. I have no interest in your plans, only to join because we have a common enemy.


    You have been to continental Europe and you should know that we and the French are in a feud. We are happy to do things that can bother the enemy. "


    There wasn''t any friendship, it was too unreliable.


    After the rise of the Habsburg dynasty, the Sultan was the site of the Ottoman Empire, and stood directly on the opposite side, naturally there was no friendship.


    Rather than friendship, hatred can bring the two sides closer together. Anyone who knows European history knows how the ¡°Fau¡± feud came.


    The two countries have been in pk for hundreds of years and are still in confrontation. Before the battle for continental hegemony was completely separated, both France and Austria gave each other an incentive to stab the knife.


    The insurgents wanted to overthrow the French, and they also stood on the opposite side of France. With a common enemy, both sides have the conditions to move closer.


    Speaking of which, Mahdi has understood Hutil''s intentions, but this is within his bottom line.


    Mahdi echoed: "Yes, it is to kill our common enemy.


    It is just the Colonel, we have encountered a little trouble and need your help.


    You know that the insurgent army has just been established, and the internal organizational structure is too late to complete, especially the lack of sufficient outstanding officers.


    I know that your Excellency is a senior student at the Austrian Army University. I would like to ask you to help train the eighth division and temporarily act as the eighth division commander. "


    After a pause, Mahdi added: "The eighth division is a new unit, and there is a lack of weapons and equipment, so ..."


    The total number of nominally insurgents has exceeded 100,000, and eight infantry divisions have also been compiled with reference to European countries. In fact, Mahdi''s first division was actually seen by blood.


    The rest of the troops were composed of insurgents who successively rushed in behind, with intricate composition.


    The Eighth Division is the newly formed unit. Its combat effectiveness is the lowest among all the insurgents, and its equipment is even worse.


    There are more than 9,000 people in the whole division, which together add up to only 800 rifles. Now thrown to the Austrians, even the eight hundred rifles Mahdi is ready to retrieve.


    No way, the rebels are too short of weapons. The British and Austrian support is not false, but unfortunately the British and Austrian weapons and equipment were not brought by the gale.


    Until the results are seen, investment in both countries is very limited.


    The British provided 7,500 rifles, 300 pistols, five field artillery + several ammunition, barely enough to equip an infantry division.


    Austria''s aid is similar to that of the British. The combined military assistance of the two countries is enough for two infantry divisions, and the rest must find their own solutions.


    Until the battlefield proves itself, it will be difficult for the insurgents to obtain larger-scale assistance.


    Mahdi threw the eighth division to Huthil and was actually forced to helplessly. How can a ten-man army without a gun enter the battlefield?


    In Mahdi''s view, the Austrian army wanted to be on the battlefield. It was just these restless young people who wanted to prove their ability on the battlefield and to obtain the capital for promotion.


    Since these people want to score on the battlefield, they must first solve the eighth division''s weaponry.


    Even if these people are embroidered pillows, they are not useful on the battlefield, he can pick up some weapons and equipment in vain.


    If the Austrian could train the eighth division, he would only be happier.


    The French counterattack is coming, and Mahdi will not give up any opportunity to increase his strength.


    As for the troubles that need to be faced in the future, that is what happened after driving out the French. If it fails, there is no future.


    "Happy to help! We can find solutions to the problem of equipment."


    After a little thought, Hutil agreed decisively. Not just weapons and equipment, that''s all a minor problem.


    Everyone has a quota in hand, just one infantry division, it doesn''t need much weapons at all.


    It is not easy to have a chance to practice hands-on practice. It is nothing to pay for some retired weapons and equipment.


    ...


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 Chapter 791： Tangled English and French

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 Chapter 792： Very low expectations

    In the Palace of Vienna, Franz is playing with his grandson, who is several months old.


    Recently, Britain, France, and Russia are very busy. Everything is operating normally in the country, and Franz who is idle can only toss the little ones.


    A cry of "wowa" sounded, making Franz messy.


    At this moment a maid hurriedly rushed and said eagerly: "Sir, just now the news came from outside the palace. Prime Minister Felix fainted as soon as he went out today and is currently in the process of rescue."


    Hearing this bad news, Franz could no longer afford the crying grandson, and passed the little Charlie directly to the maid.


    Commanded: "Get the car right now, I''m going out of the house!"


    Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.


    Since the age of the Revolution, Felix has been the Prime Minister of Austria. The two have cooperated closely for more than three decades and pulled the Habsburgs who fell into **** from the edge of death.


    In terms of merit, Felix can be said to be the first contributor to the revival of the Habsburgs.


    Felix Schwarzenberg, born in 1800, is now 85 years old, which is more than double the life expectancy of this era.


    Thinking of this, Franz''s heart sank suddenly.


    Years are not forgiving, even if he is already an emperor, he can only watch the people around him leave one by one, and there is nothing he can do.


    The 85-year-old is not to say now, even in the 21st century, once such an age falls ill, it is difficult to recover.


    ...


    As the Prime Minister of Austria, Felix naturally has a personal doctor at his service, and even a variety of medical equipment is always available at home.


    Mainly this year, there are not many medical devices. If there are a lot of instruments like the 21st century, you can''t keep them.


    Everything is readily available, and treatment is naturally performed directly at home. When Franz arrived, the medical experts in Vienna were almost there.


    There was also a large group of nobles from Vienna, but rather few government colleagues. There is no way this is a rule. Now it is working time. Even without the Prime Minister, the government still needs to operate normally.


    No one was surprised to see Franz coming in person. Almost every serious minister was in critical condition, and he had to visit in person.


    In the face of the unconscious Prime Minister Felix, Franz swallowed his words and waited quietly outside the ward.


    Entertainment is non-existent, and Franz is annoyed. Where can there be so much attention.


    Seeing the emperor''s somber expression, everyone knew that at this time, they were definitely scolding.


    Time passed minute by minute, and the weather had gradually darkened, the head guard reminded: "Your Majesty, it''s late, it''s time to return to the palace."


    Franz nodded, watching a large group of nobles and officials outside, waving his hand and commanding: "Let''s go!"


    At this moment, Franz reacted, because the emperor''s stay, others could only wait.


    Back in the palace with a depressed mood, Franz knew that a new round of political reshuffle was about to begin.


    Even if Prime Minister Felix''s current physical condition recovers, it will be difficult to continue to be competent as Prime Minister.


    Not only is the Prime Minister older, but many of the top government officials are already in their 70s. Unconsciously, the Vienna government has also entered an old age.


    Lying on the bed, Franz couldn''t help but think that it would be nice to be able to pursue longevity if he passed through an era of resuscitation.


    Over time, Franz turned on fantasy mode in his dreams.


    ...


    Egypt. After repeated urging by Napoleon IV, the rebel army of Governor Adolf finally completed the assembly in Cairo.


    One French infantry division + two Egyptian colonial divisions + one cavalry battalion is the entire composition of the rebel army.


    Without an artillery regiment, suppressing the colonial rebellion is redundant, and the field artillery carried by the infantry division is sufficient.


    This year the leading artillery was a high-tech arm, and it was not able to shoot out the shells. Even the artillery, the hit rate was the key.


    Even if Britain and Austria were willing to provide artillery, the rebels could not find a gunner who could operate.


    On a sunny day, Governor Adolf led a large army of 36,000 peace rebels and set off from Cairo.


    In the face of the menacing French, the rebellion has fallen into panic. France''s number one army in the world is too famous, and some people within the rebels have shaken as the battle begins.


    Mahdi convened several mobilization meetings to boost morale, but still had little effect.


    Lieutenant Colonel Huttier, the representative of Austria, also attended a meeting. After seeing the ugly state of the insurgents, he resolutely refused to participate.


    The newly-introduced commander of the Eighth Division Commander, Hutir, said with anxiety: "The composition of the insurgent army is too complicated, and there are a lot of internal contradictions. Neither training nor combat awareness is sufficient.


    Judging from the current situation, it is only a matter of time before the French collide with them.


    The perfect strategy that the British helped them to completely ignored the execution of the rebels. It''s been this long, and it hasn''t been determined where to intercept the river.


    Now a bunch of people are still arguing. It is estimated that when the French come over, they may not be able to determine the place. "


    The amount of water on the Nile is not as big as it is throughout the year. In the dry season, intercepting the impoundment of the river to impact the downstream, it is impossible to achieve the effect.


    It''s a pity that it has just entered April, and the Nile River is in dry season from January to May. The water level will start to rise in May at the earliest, and August will be the peak.


    This means that the insurgents must at least support the French attack for more than 40 days, and the "perfect strategy" formulated by the British can only be realized.


    It is best to wait until August if you want to use the flood to destroy the delta area downstream.


    Floods occur in the lower reaches of August every year, and the destruction of farmland is a common occurrence, and it even occasionally affects Cairo.


    Fackingham: "The British plan simply doesn''t work, the French don''t leave them enough time.


    If Mahdi is smart enough, immediately choose the right place to blow up a small mountain peak and block the river.


    Although it is a dry season, its destructive power to the downstream is limited, but it is stronger than nothing, and it can stagnate the French rebel army. "


    The upper reaches themselves occupy the geographical position. Once the river is blocked, the French who are coming must have to detour.


    If they continued marching along the Nile, in case the rebels suddenly became waterproof, they would have to feed the fish, and the French could not take risks.


    But once the plan is advanced, the destruction of the delta becomes a dream. After all, there is not enough water and the destructive power is limited.


    Hutil shook his head: "No need to count, the rebels have been stupid by the British.


    Perhaps the lieutenant General Jarrett thought that the insurgents could, like the British army, be able to ban orders. "


    The strong sense of contempt overflowed in words, if it was not possible to determine that the identity of Lieutenant General Gerrett could not betray Britain, he would doubt whether it was a spy sent by the French.


    It seems that the total strength of the rebels is nearly 100,000, almost three times that of the French, and it has an absolute strength advantage.


    However, military strength does not mean victory. In the fight against the colonial rebellion, let alone one enemy and three, even one enemy, is nothing new.


    Portiorec suggested: "Since the high-ranking of the insurgents are already stupid, leave them alone.


    Find a chance to be separated from them. Then we beat each other and let them drag the main force of the French army, and we went into the hinterland of Egypt to destroy it.


    Can''t win the main force of the French army, can we still bully the plantation owner? Burn the French cotton and let Adolph''s cry. "


    Expectations are so low, despite the airdropped a batch of equipment, armed the eighth division, and conducted simple training. Portiorec still had no expectations of a decisive battle with the French.


    In his opinion, even bullying the plantation owner depends on military strength. With the same number of people, these gangs of Wuhe people can''t do enough plantation to raise thugs.


    Fakkingham frowned and asked, "It sounds good, but how do we evacuate after entering the hinterland of Egypt?"


    This is a realistic problem. It is easy to go deep into the enemy line, but it is easy to enter and difficult to come out.


    Once the French found out that someone had burned their cotton land, it wasn''t dead.


    Portiorec shook his head: "The French are not fools. When they react, they will soon send troops to surround us. Evacuation is simply impossible.


    But our mission is to do destruction, why must we evacuate?


    Bring the troops into chaos and throw them away when the momentum is not right. Let''s disguise ourselves and run. "


    Although a bit spicy, the feasibility is indeed very high. There were no ID cards these years, and a few strangers in the colony came out and could not identify them at all.


    Even if it was caught by the French, it could still be posing as an Austrian expedition and strayed into Egypt.


    The world has never been short of idiots, and every year there are many expeditions that stray into the colonies of other countries.


    It was okay to be caught, nothing more than to inform the leader of the Austrian colonial government, and by the way ask for a ransom.


    This is a common practice, and without conflicts of interest, colonists will not kill people at will.


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 Chapter 793： British counterattack

    The next day, Franz received mixed news. Prime Minister Felix woke up last night, but the cause of his coma has not been found.


    No way, the level of medical care in the 19th century was only so high. In the absence of instrument testing, doctors can only make judgments based on past experience.


    If it is an ordinary person and there is only one doctor to receive it, naturally there are not so many worries, just rely on God for blessing.


    If you get it right, you''ll find the right medicine; if you get wrong, you will ask for blessing.


    Prime Minister Felix is ??different. After his old man fell ill, the top wave of doctors in Austria came.


    Then, different conclusions were reached. Professionals cannot agree, others are more confused.


    In this case, Franz was powerless. As a medical doctor, he could only choose to wait.


    After the diagnosis of Prime Minister Felix''s condition was confirmed, another international incident occurred.


    Affected by the demise of the Ottoman Empire, the British government began to accelerate the pace of invasion of Persia.


    On February 16, 1885, under the threat of British force, he obtained the right to telegraph from British India through Persian Kerman, Tehran to Bushehr.


    It is only necessary to lay a telegraph line in Persia. The key is that these erection costs must be paid by the Persian government.


    The Persian Empire, which was reduced to a semi-colonial nature, was naturally a poor ghost. In order to pay for the expensive construction of the telegraph, it was natural that it could only borrow from the British.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg submitted a document to Franz, saying, "Your Majesty, the British are too ugly.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just received news that the British secretly signed a loan deduction lease agreement with the Persian government three days ago.


    This agreement can be described as all-encompassing, covering many fields such as tariffs, minerals, railways, factories, water conservancy projects and so on.


    Once the above content becomes reality, Persia will become a reserved place for the British, and we will basically lose the commercial market in Persia. "


    After receiving the file, Franz looked up directly, the more he frowned as he saw it.


    The butterfly effect still failed to change Persian history as a British colony.


    Agreements such as minerals, resources, and factories have little impact on Austria, let alone. According to the treaty, the British have been granted Persian tariffs for 25 years for just 20,000 pounds.


    No wonder Weissenberg said that the British are too much. This is not just excessive. It is clearly to eat alone.


    In the last British-Polish war, because of the Russian intervention, the British failed to meet their strategic expectations.


    Persia also has a more relaxed international environment than in the same period in history. After the war, the forces of Britain, Russia, and Austria have penetrated into the Persian region and formed a new balance.


    The Vienna government was not prepared to expand into the Persian region, and the local investment was not great, it was only a part of the commercial interests, and the fighting was mainly between Britain and Russia.


    Because of the Russian-Prussian war, the Russians were busy licking their wounds, reducing their investment in resources in the Persian region, and the British took advantage of the situation to increase their investment in strength.


    The emergence of this all-inclusive lease agreement is the product of a balance that has been broken.


    After watching it, Franz took a deep breath: "The British want to repair the railroad to the Caspian Sea, presumably the Russians won''t watch it?"


    The British took control of the Persian railway, and the railway extended to the Caspian Sea. At the same time, it meant that the British''s power had penetrated the Caspian Sea, which seriously affected the interests of the Russians.


    Weissenberg replied: "Of course! But the most angry of the Tsarist government right now is probably not the railway.


    The Russians controlled nearly 30% of the tobacco trade in Persia, and the British also won the tobacco franchise of Persia for 15,000 pounds, which will directly reduce the treasury''s fiscal revenue.


    In addition, there are tariffs. Persia is also one of the few countries that imports Russian industrial and commercial products. The British have obtained tariff rights and can basically declare Russian industrial and commercial products to withdraw from the Persian market. "


    Without mentioning tobacco, Franz almost forgot. The huge profits of the tobacco industry these years have been revealed.


    Persia is rich in tobacco, and until the discovery of oil, tobacco has been the largest export commodity.


    During the reform, Alexander II emulated Austria and implemented the tobacco and alcohol monopoly. The Tsarist government imports a large amount of tobacco leaves from Persia every year.


    After the processing is completed, part of it remains for domestic sale and part of it is sold back to the Persian Empire.


    The Tsarist government can get a lot of income from it every year, accounting for 1-2% of the government''s fiscal revenue.


    In contrast, exports of industrial and commercial products are nothing. After all, Russian industrial and commercial products are just like that, except for things that are more skinny, everything else is useless.


    Even if such products can be sold, the sales volume is unlikely to be high. But it is better than nothing. Exporting less is also exporting, which means different things to the Russians.


    The so-called "broken money, such as killing parents". In the British style of eating alone, Franz can already imagine how the Tsar government would react when it knew it.


    After pondering for a while, Franz asked puzzled, "Do you know why the British do this?"


    The more he thought about it, the more Franz felt that the British were acting strangely. Eating alone is good, but there are consequences to consider.


    Russia and Austria are not soft persimmons. They can turn the table over when they are in a hurry.


    The British government cannot fail to know this, but they did. Can''t it be to deliberately create contradictions and lure Russia and Austria to attack Persia?


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg explained: "It may have something to do with the conflict in Central Asia. The British government has repeatedly protested to the Russians without countermeasures.


    As far as we are concerned, most of the British government thinks that we are inspiring the Russians to provoke the conflict in Central Asia and wants to teach us a lesson. "


    After hearing this answer, Franz just felt speechless.


    What about trust between people?


    The pure blameless disaster, even if he wanted to encourage the Russians to do things in Central Asia, he would not choose to do it now!


    The Russians are warlike, but they are not stupid. It is now at a critical time for recovery. How can it be possible to provoke war at this time?


    The explanation is to cover up, and even if he knew he was wronged, Franz couldn''t argue.


    Evidence is not needed in international politics, as long as it is considered to be, then targeted action can be taken.


    "What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs going to do?" Franz asked


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Britain and Britain are only a close treaty, and there is still a long way to go before it becomes real. It is not worth our direct shot against the British.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to ban the British and Pomeranian treaty first, urge the Persian people to rise up against this traitorous treaty, and then join the Russians to put pressure on Persia to force them to abandon the treaty. "


    Austria can''t help the British, nor can the Russians help the British, but this does not mean that neither country can help the Persian Empire.


    Frankly, Franz really didn''t understand the riotous operation of the Persian government. Is it "the fearless" or the bureaucracy of the Persian government?


    The forces of Britain, Russia, and Austria have stepped in. Anyone who wants to dominate the country will be boycotted by the other two.


    With such a stable structure, as long as the Persian government does not toss and make use of the contradictions between the powers, maintaining sovereignty is not a problem at all.


    Such a good card is actually sparse. It''s silly to sign a treaty with the British.


    Threat of British power?


    The big deal is a fight, not a fight. Behind the support of Russia and Austria, no matter how difficult it is to die.


    In case of luck, you can also use this opportunity to train an elite army to rebirth the Persian Empire.


    There is no doubt that the opportunity for revival has been missed perfectly. From the moment the treaty was signed, the Persian government was not far from the betrayal.


    The people cannot tolerate such a traitorous government, and even if they do not rebel, the reputation of the Persian government among the people will fall to the bottom.


    Affected by the follow-up treaty, Persia''s relations with Russia and Austria will also drop to freezing point.


    As for the British, just looking at the content of that treaty, they knew that it was about to annex Persia, and normal people knew that they were enemies.


    Sure enough, the decay of an empire is not without reason. Leaving aside the messy objective factors, just looking at the ruler knows: there is no stupidest, only more stupid.


    Various ridiculous policies are not due to accidents, but they are really only at this level.


    Deep down, after scorning the decaying Persian government, Franz made a decision: "Just do as planned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"


    ...


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 Chapter 794： Tossing

    St. Petersburg, Alexander III''s hair has dropped a lot since he was informed by the British and British secret treaty.


    Throwing away the telegram in his hand, Alexander III complained: "Fuck the Englishman, can''t you be a little bit safe?


    After only a few days of worrying, I started tossing again. Do you really think we are bullying ... "


    Heaven and earth conscience, he really doesn''t want to do anything now. Isn''t it quiet to farm quietly? Why should we do it?


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Alisher Gulov advised: "Sir, this is a British trick.


    They provoked the Persian conflict at this time in order to interrupt the restoration of the Russian Empire, and we must not let their conspiracy succeed. "


    He was really afraid that when the young and powerful Czar was angry, he would go to war with the British regardless of his anger. This kind of thing happened a lot in previous Czars.


    To be precise, there are many such things around the world. It continued into modern times, and after learning the lessons of countless predecessors, everyone became sensible.


    The current Russian empire is not suitable for launching wars. First, the Russian-Prussian War, and then the economic crisis. The Russian empire is in its weakest period.


    Waiting for Alexander III to answer, Army Secretary Paradrew Wald said, "Everyone knows this is a British conspiracy, but what about it?


    The interests of the Russian Empire cannot be violated, and the Persian issue is only a test of the British. If we do not cut off their delusions, there is more trouble waiting for us.


    Once the outside world is made to think that the Russian Empire has fallen, the enemies we will face are not just British. "


    Hatred has grown too much. When the Russian empire was strong, these were the diseases of mange.


    It''s different now. The Russian Empire is at its weakest time. Being able to live in peace and stability relies on the old tiger power.


    The resurgence of Tiger Power cannot change the fact that it is a sick tiger. If you cannot deter the wolves, tigers and panthers in the mountains, you will be in a situation where wolves eat tigers.


    In order to avoid the worst situation, the tsarist government has made many efforts, including: restoring the Russian-Olympic alliance, and actively participating in the Near East War ...


    On the one hand, the strength of the alliance was used to deter the heroes, and on the other hand, the muscles were brightened on the battlefield, making everyone believe that the Russian Empire is still strong.


    In order to speed up the recovery, the Tsarist government even sold the trophies in the Near East War in exchange for large sums of money to improve its finances.


    However, temptations came. The Persian issue is just a shadow. Once the Russian Empire shows signs of fatigue, there will be no rest.


    The more you think about it, the more nervous the crowd''s look becomes. After continual brain filling, a conspiracy theory against the Russian Empire takes shape.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez hurriedly explained, "Sir, the situation is not that serious.


    The British may be testing us, but the Persian issue also involves Austrian interests. As long as we agree with the Vienna government, the situation is within control.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Vienna have approved it, and they propose to showdown directly with the Persian government, ignoring the British presence. "


    The Russo-Austrian alliance is invincible on the World Island, especially after the Popo Federation is finished, other countries together cannot shake this big boss.


    It''s no problem for the British to do things. Anyway, they are not in Eurasia, and the Royal Navy is sufficient to ensure their own security. It is impossible to bring down Russia and Austria directly.


    Army Secretary Paradrew Wald asks in confusion: "Austria wants to do something with Persia?"


    Oscar Jimenez rubbed his forehead and couldn''t help this teammates. Fighting nations like to use violence to solve problems, and the Tsar government is no exception.


    Helplessly explained: "British and Polish countries signed a secret treaty, and the governments of both countries did not recognize it. We can also pretend to know nothing.


    Now with the Persian government showdown, we can deliberately propose to violate the terms of the compact and make the British plan fail.


    If the Austrians want to do something with the Persian region, they don''t need to have such trouble at all, just hit it. "


    "Play directly" This is the style of the powers. The excuses of war can be waited for and found again. Anyway, the war of aggression has been launched, and there is nothing to wash.


    This is not the same as the Near East War. The Ottoman Empire was a former public enemy of Europe. Just flipping through the history books can turn the war of aggression into a war of revenge.


    International public opinion itself has a strong tendency, and the revenge war launched on behalf of the will of the European people must be just.


    Under the influence of the general environment, even the Britons, as a crap, have not been entangled in this issue.


    There is no need to talk about attacking Persia, after all, the Persian Empire and the Habsburg dynasty have no hatred, and there are 18,000 miles to the European world.


    This answer was a mixed bag for Alexander III. The joy is that the problem can be solved, and there is no need to worry about the situation worsening; but the Russian Empire is more dependent on Austria.


    In order to get rid of dependence on Austria, starting from Alexander II, the Tsarist government intentionally alienated the Vienna government.


    However, tossing and tossing and going back to the original point, and even made the problem worse.


    The promise was to get rid of dependence on Austria, and in the end it became more dependent. If you continue this way, you can only be a little brother with peace of mind.


    Learning from his father''s lesson, Alexander III did not blindly alienate the diplomatic relations between the two countries to get rid of his dependence on Austria.


    Then there was no more. Alexander III had no idea what to do. It is not impossible to get rid of dependence on Austria, but the price is too high.


    Political dependence is best solved with troublesome economic effects. The facts have once again proved that international loans are not easy to obtain.


    Influenced by the condition that only Austrian goods can be purchased, the Russian industry lost its own style and completely copied Austria.


    No, they still have their own style, the machinery and equipment they bought, and the same products produced have improved in shape, volume, and use functions.


    Unfortunately, this improvement is not benign, but it is moving in the opposite direction. Failed to copy the assignment, let alone independent research and development upgrade.


    When you buy the first generation, you must buy the second generation, and you are used to buying and buying. The aftermath was that Russian industry was forced to adopt Austrian standards.


    Today, except for Austria, machinery and equipment produced in other countries cannot be sold in the Russian Empire.


    It is not a price issue or a quality issue. The key is that the standard system is incompatible.


    Industrial development is about the industrial chain. To change the standard, both upstream and downstream must be changed together. If only one of the links is changed, the overlap of the industrial chain will immediately cause problems.


    Even in industries that are not highly dependent on the industrial chain, capitalists need to consider the issue of equipment maintenance in the later stages.


    There is no supporting standard system, and a new screw must be imported from the country where the equipment is purchased.


    If it is said that these small accessories are not valuable, the manufacturer can attach a batch of them, then the machinery and equipment are broken, and the maintenance workers have to invite them from overseas, then there is no way.


    Everyone has to consider the cost, and no one will ask for trouble. There are also few large factories in the Russian Empire that allow equipment suppliers to send skilled workers directly.


    Alexander III still knew a little about economy, and didn''t fumble to get rid of restrictions.


    If you ca n¡¯t get it out, you have to import it anyway. People who buy British and French are better off buying Austria. At least everyone is an ally.


    Under the free trade system, a monopoly on industrial equipment was achieved by relying on promotion standards, which gave a lesson to many European economists.


    Even in some universities, the Russian Empire has been used as a classic case of business, and it has appeared in student textbooks.


    From start to finish, the Tsarist government did not expect the British to do so, but only responded to the conflict in Central Asia.


    In this respect, the "warning" of the British government was a toss, and the Russians never thought of that step.


    This is not the stupidity of the Tsarist government. It is mainly a cognitive difference. Perhaps from the outside world''s point of view, the Russian army ¡¯s small actions in Central Asia are a big deal, but in the eyes of the Tsarist government, it is a trivial matter.


    Not just grabbing a few sheep, cows, horses, and occupying a pasture, the Russians have been doing similar things for hundreds of years.


    Habits become natural, and the Tsarist government does not find it problematic from top to bottom. Who can think that the British will make a big deal?


    It is estimated that the British government directly compiled the former cause and effect into information and sent it to the tsarist government. The Russians may not necessarily believe it.


    ...


    On April 13, 1885, the Mahdi uprising ambushed the vanguard of the French rebel army in the Idfu area. The battle scene was that touching.


    Relying on their strength in strength, and ambushing the French army in advance, they were caught by surprise, and the two sides ended up tied.


    After receiving the news, Hutier and others'' first reaction was impossible. Even if the French are paperless, they cannot be so vulnerable.


    At the military meeting, Mahdi reprimanded and said, "You are amazing, aren''t you usually very capable?"


    More than 30,000 people ambushed less than 5,000 enemies, occupying all their advantages, and ended up tying a draw.


    If you do not occupy a geographical advantage, but encounter in the wild, will you be wiped out by the French?


    waste¡­¡­"


    After hearing Mahdi''s reprimand, Huthir probably understood what was going on with a "tie."


    The six-fold strength of the forces, plus the ambush in advance, hit the enemy''s ambush. In the end, not only did they not completely wipe out the enemy army, but they let the enemy break through.


    Such a record is a joke, and it happened.


    "Tie" is nothing but self-consolation. Looking at the loss ratio of both sides, we know 3.4: 1. Almost killed a French legion, but the price it paid was a division.


    According to the expressions of everyone, Hu Tier felt that the annihilated "French Army" might also have water. If a regular regiment of the French Army is killed, it is estimated that a feast can be celebrated here.


    An ominous premonition emerged from Hu Tier''s heart. Secretly guessed: Shouldn''t the French colonial army be independent?


    Fortunately, there were pure French soldiers captured, which proved that the main forces participated in this battle.


    If the colonial army has such a record, then don''t say anything, pack up your things and go home, don''t even think about the task.


    The main forces of the insurgent army suffered heavy losses, and Mahdi had to look again at the representatives of Britain and Austria, hoping for more assistance.


    In the end he was accustomed to the strong winds and waves. Lieutenant General Jarrett did not express his dissatisfaction with the result of this ambush: "Dear everyone, let''s pass it!


    According to the practice, the vanguard of the French army is generally elite, and it is normal to have a stronger combat effectiveness. The troops behind are not so powerful.


    The top priority is to hurry up and train the rebels to increase the combat effectiveness as much as possible.


    I hope that the problems exposed during this ambush will not reappear in subsequent battles. "


    ...


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 Chapter 795： Bad times

    Out of the conference room, the faces of Huthier and others were gloomy. Obviously, everyone did not catch a cold about Lieutenant General Jarrett''s talk.


    It didn''t show up at the meeting, it was they who spoke lightly. Others are lieutenants, and the highest in the Austrian delegation is not just a lieutenant colonel.


    Coupled with the apparently higher level of the insurgents'' greater trust in the British, directly questioning each other in public, it has no effect except to offend people.


    Back in the camp, the most active Major Portiorec couldn''t help it: "You said, is that guy possibly collecting French money, intentionally ..."


    Lieutenant Colonel Hutil interrupted: "It''s impossible! Anyway, they are also the lieutenants of the imperial empire. No matter how little they will be treason for a little money.


    In fact, Lieutenant General Jerrett is not completely unreliable, at least more reliable than those of the high-ranking rebels. "


    advantage?


    Sorry, Hutil could not be found. The military deployment of Lieutenant General Jarrett was, in theory, no problem at all.


    Everything is counted, that is, the execution ability of the rebel army is ignored.


    Including the last ambush, there was no problem in theory. It was only because the fighting force of the insurgents was too garbage that the battle failed.


    Good cannot be compared, it can only be worse. Although Lieutenant General Jarrett was a little bit rigid and his bureaucracy was a bit strong, it was more reliable than the high-ranking insurgents.


    Major Portiorec shook his head: "I''m afraid the strong are also limited. Gerrett''s combat experience is limited to suppressing colonial insurgency, not instigating colonial insurgency."


    There is no way. Britain has not fought for many years. The most recent battle was still with Austria for South Africa, but it ended in failure.


    After losing the battle, naturally there is no future at all. In that year, the group of military officers who participated in the battle retired, retired and changed jobs.


    Now sending representatives are also tall men selected by short men. Lieutenant General Jarrett stood out after suppressing the miners'' rebellion in Australia.


    Fackingham laughed: "In fact, this is not bad. There is Gerrett in charge of commanding the rebels, at least to ensure that the rebels will not easily surrender.


    According to the battle plan just announced, isn''t our mission to attack Ugsul? Just stepped in and entered the hinterland of Egypt. "


    "No easy surrender" has become a reason, and this expectation value is also speechless.


    Hutil nodded: "That''s it. The person who contacted us first, airdropped a batch of compressed biscuits. No one can guarantee to leave the camp and get supplies."


    The first taboo of the lone army is logistics. Nearly 10,000 troops are replenished on the spot behind the enemy. Whether the collected food can fill the stomach is unknown.


    ...


    Command of the Rebel Army, Lieutenant General Gerrett was staring at the map. Don''t look at what he says lightly, in fact he doesn''t have any sense at all.


    Not to mention taking these gangs together, even if he was allowed to command the British Army and the French to work, Jarrett was not sure.


    The French title of "the world''s first army" was fought on the battlefield. The European army is a stepping stone for the French army to reach the top. Anyone who has such an enemy will be under pressure.


    Mahdi asked in a deep voice: "Can General Jerret, send the Eighth Division to attack Ugsul, or not send out the Sixth Division?"


    After a moment of silence, Gerret reminded cautiously: "Sir, attack is not offense.


    The French had two regiments in Ugsour''s garrison. If they wanted to capture it, not to mention an eighth division, even with the sixth division.


    We just need to make a gesture to attract the attention of the French and take time off for the main force to rest. "


    Deep down, Jarrett had a strong sense of distrust of the commanding forces of the insurgents.


    If it wasn''t for political reasons, he wouldn''t mind being united with the Austrians.


    No matter what, Hu Tier and others are also from the regular military academy, which is more reliable than the "uprising army seniors" who catch the ducks on the shelves.


    Otherwise, such an important task, Jerrett would not be handed over to the Eighth Division.


    Regardless of whether or not everyone''s positions are opposed, the interests of Britain and Austria are the same in terms of adding chaos to France.


    ...


    The Egyptian war began to burn, and the troubles of the London government came. The enemy did not follow the rules of the card at all and did not directly confront them. Instead, they sought out the perplexity of the Persian government.


    We must know that the Persian government is willing to sign a traitorous treaty. In addition to military threats + diplomatic blackmail, there is also the British government''s commitment to solve diplomatic difficulties.


    In other words, the British gained Persian diplomatic power and covered the foreign affairs of the Persian Empire.


    It is time for Britain to honour its promises, but the British government is powerless. The reason why the covenant is a covenant is that there is no light.


    Russia and Austria pretended to be stupid, ignored the existence of the treaty directly, and asked the Persian government to sign a free trade agreement, which embarrassed the London government.


    "Free trade" is a banner for Britain. As the biggest beneficiary of the free trade system, the British government cannot jump out and hinder free trade.


    Hitting your own face is only a small problem. In case the free trade system breaks down, that is a big loss.


    Gladstone asked: "Have the Russians stopped their small moves in Central Asia?"


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "Still the same, the Russians have no intention of converging at all. Not long ago, the Cossack cavalry ransacked a small tribe in Bukhara.


    Glaston''s brow frowned even more, but it didn''t work. It was clearly worsening.


    If the arrogance of the Russians cannot be combated, the Central Asian countries will begin to reconsider the issue of the team.


    The Tsarist government is not considered a reckless husband who can only kill and kill. Although diplomatic means are lacking, they are also diplomatic.


    No one can guarantee that the Russians will support the pro-Russians in power locally and take a more modest way to annex Central Asia.


    Especially now that the Russian Empire is in a weak state and is not suitable for initiating war, diplomacy is even more important.


    This can be seen from the power structure within the Tsarist government in recent years. The power of the foreign minister to speak in the government is increasing day by day, only to the Minister of Finance.


    After hesitating for a while, Gladstone made the decision: "Showdown directly with the Russians and tell the Tsarist government:


    Either stop the small movements in Central Asia and guarantee not to expand in Central Asia; or fight in Central Asia!


    At the same time, he sent people to join the Trilateral Negotiations with Russia and Austria to destroy as much as possible. "


    It is even more difficult to solve the Central Asian problem now, when the Russians have recovered their vitality.


    By contrast, Persian interests are still a minor issue. It was essentially a temptation. It was too much hatred to swallow Persian interests alone.


    ...


    The plan will never change quickly. Before the British intervene, the negotiations between Russia and Austria will come to an end.


    On April 28, 1885, due to the diplomatic pressure imposed by Russia and Austria, and the flickering of the negotiating table, the Persian officials responsible for the negotiations stumbled and signed the "Three-Country Free Trade Agreement."


    Perhaps the Persian officials involved in the negotiations were deliberately confused. Compared with the unequal content everywhere in the British and Pomeranian Treaties, the "Three Countries Free Trade Agreement" is much more harmonious.


    There are not so many additional conditions. On the surface, everyone is dealing fairly and has not directly violated the sovereignty of the Persian Empire.


    The Persian government is not all fools. There are also many smart people who can distinguish who is the primary enemy and who is the secondary enemy.


    This Persian official who deliberately "obsessed" is much smarter than the idiot who signed the British and Pomeranian treaty.


    There were no foolish people being led by Russia and Austria, directly copying the conventions of the countries in the "free trade system."


    For the impenetrable Persian empire, being able to get a treaty that looks equal is already a great diplomatic victory.


    ...


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 Chapter 796： Years are not forgiving

    The international environment that has been disturbed has not affected Austria''s Near East development plan, and all work is being carried out in an orderly manner.


    In the first quarter alone, the Vienna government immigrated 128,000 people from the mainland to the Near East, and nearly half of them were newly-emerged military farmers.


    Everyone is active in developing their own land. If it wasn''t for fear of the "black death", the government would stop it and they would have passed.


    After all, one day before development, one day earlier. Generally, the earliest immigrants have preferential treatment, and land can be selected in advance.


    It is still the 19th century. The gap between industrial and agricultural scissors is far less than that of future generations. The background of food shortage in the world has not been improved, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.


    Agriculture is still a "money-rich" industry, especially in the context of the European population explosion, and international food prices have slowly started to climb again.


    In fact, Austria, the world''s largest exporter of agricultural products, is also the largest food importer.


    This is an increase in market demand brought about by population growth. After domestic food meets its own needs, the amount of grain that can be exported can be greatly reduced.


    In this context, agricultural product processing companies engaged in international trade have to import raw grain from overseas in order to ensure the smooth delivery of orders.


    This situation actually appeared during the Russian-Prussian War. The Vienna government was once prepared to lift the restrictions on the colonies and liberalize food cultivation and exports on the African continent.


    It was only because of political influence that it was stopped by Franz. Instead, grain was imported from the Russian Empire and further processed for export.


    In a sense, the Tsarist government was retained by the Vienna government''s food policy.


    Otherwise, there will be an additional African food-producing area, the international food prices will fall sharply, and the expensive Russian agricultural system will be the first to be destroyed.


    There may even be an inversion of international food prices. After losing this financial resource, it is unknown whether the tsarist government can sustain it.


    Of course, the government''s food policy is not just for Russians. International food prices have fallen, and the biggest loss is still Austria, the world''s number one agricultural exporter.


    Austria''s political system determines that the government must stabilize agriculture. Once the international food price collapses, the government can only subsidize food growers.


    A common practice in later generations, it is still a little early.


    The Vienna government is not so rich, and it can obviously make a lot of profits from it every year. Why should it be a losing trade?


    Even the suppression of the Russians is not now. At this time, the knife was behind him, and maybe the tsarist government was finished in advance.


    It is much safer to be a neighbor to a tsarist government that is slipping into the abyss than to deal with an unknown existence.


    The result of overturning the table was the end of the pro-Austrian tsarist government, and Austria also suffered heavy losses. Only the major European food importers benefited.


    Cheap food imports will reduce industrial and commercial production costs in various countries, thereby increasing the competitiveness of industrial and commercial products.


    Purely a vicious circle of self-assertion, once Austria''s advantages are opened, it will be greatly weakened.


    ...


    Palace of vienna


    The maid said softly, "Your Majesty, the cause of the Prime Minister''s fainting has been found. It is said that the blood supply to the brain was insufficient.


    The doctor recommends more rest and recuperation. This is the resignation submitted by the Prime Minister, please look over. "


    This may not be a serious illness in later generations, but it is very terrible in this era. It belongs to the kind of disease that may die at any time.


    Without specific drugs, even controlling the condition is difficult. The only thing that can be done is to nurse and then look forward to God''s blessing.


    Taking the resignation from the maid, after glanced at it, Franz did not immediately approve.


    After sighing, he commanded: "Prepare the car, I''m going out of the palace."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" The maid answered.


    Today, Prime Minister Felix is ??also a flag of Austria.


    Even if he is unable to perform the job of the Prime Minister, as long as he names him and appears from time to time, he can serve to stabilize the heart.


    Especially for the German nationalists, Prime Minister Felix is ??their spiritual leader and has been working hard in the German region to unify.


    Since 1853, Felix has visited the states of the German region almost every year to discuss the issue of "peaceful reunification".


    Over the years, no small results have been achieved. Although it is still far away from the real unification, everyone has come together economically and culturally.


    The Customs Union is a must. No one can reject Austria''s big market. The economic prosperity of North Germany cannot be separated from Austria''s support.


    As of now, Aegis can freely circulate in the German region without any restrictions. There are even 16 states in the North German Empire, and Aegis is listed as the only legal currency.


    There are numerous cultural exchange groups. People in any state can freely move and work in the German region, and visas are not required.


    As the founder of all this, Prime Minister Felix was naturally supported by all nationalists.


    ...


    "Sir, you are here again."


    A familiar voice sounded in Franz''s ear.


    Seeing Felix trembling while walking, Franz knew that there was no longer the spirited Austrian Prime Minister here, and there was only one old man with a dead candle.


    "Ok!"


    There were thousands of words in my heart when I came, now there is only one word left.


    Felix laughed: "You shouldn''t come. Every time you go out of the house, you will send away an old friend, as if I were about to see God soon."


    It''s a joke, and it''s a fact. As emperor, Franz did not need to visit the minister, and if he did, he would basically see the last one.


    Feeling embarrassed and touched his nose, Franz reluctantly said: "Let''s save, God, his old man is busy, and I have no time to see you!"


    After more than 30 years of getting along, they are both monarchs and friends.


    Especially after Felix went through a life and death, the way they got along became more casual, and now they had more friends than monarchs.


    Judging from Felix''s performance, Franz understands that he is determined to withdraw from politics, and it is impossible to continue to retain.


    Although the European monarchs are not as strict as the East, etiquette rules are still indispensable, and proper distance is the way to get along.


    A mature politician cannot make this kind of mistake, and only by putting aside monarch and ministerial relations can he be so casual.


    Felix nodded: "It''s best, but you still don''t want to come, I still want to see the German regional unification alive!"


    Obsessed? Maybe, anyone who has done a job for more than 30 years in a row will suddenly have emotions.


    As the final conclusion, who doesn''t want a brilliant ending?


    However, Felix knew very well that the German region could not be unified in the short term. He could not promote the unification of the German region regardless of all his obsessions.


    Prior to this, Felix had always thought that he could accomplish the great cause of unification in the German region in his own hands, and subconsciously ignored his age.


    The sudden illness made him awake. In the age of more than 40 years of average life expectancy, Felix was 85 years old, equivalent to the life of two ordinary people.


    Years are not boring, and Feng Chan''s body has forced him to bow his head.


    Perhaps with his past achievements, Felix can still stay in the prime minister position even if he can''t perform his duties, but his inherent pride does not allow him to do so.


    In the past, Felix was the one who hated the "dominant person who doesn''t do anything." In the post of Prime Minister, he has been fighting against eating short.


    Over the years, at least four-digit officials have been driven home.


    In order not to become the person he hates most, Felix did not give Franz the opportunity to save.


    Looking at this proud and stubborn old man, Franz shrugged helplessly: "If you don''t come, you won''t come, making me like a disaster.


    However, if you want to see the reunification of the German region, then you can''t be idle. You can go to the German unification organization and guide the work of the little guys. "


    This time Felix did not reject Franz''s good intentions, how could it be easier to say that giving up power? If it weren''t for his body, he wouldn''t retreat so early.


    Felix joked: "I will go! But it is mainly the government''s business to unify the German region.


    Your Majesty, you have to hurry up. Otherwise, God will be free someday, and if I will be called to go up, I can only watch in heaven. "


    Franz rolled his eyes, betting that life and death didn''t exist. Maybe when I was young, I did n¡¯t think so much, but once I got older, I felt more and more valuable.


    The pretender replied humorously: "Rest assured, the German region will definitely be unified before your 100th birthday."


    Deep down, Franz was not calm. If fifteen years later, he would have reached the age of the ancient Greek, and it wouldn''t be a few years.


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 Chapter 797： Ice and Fire

    With the departure of Prime Minister Felix, Austrian politics is also facing a reshuffle, and Franz has appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl as Prime Minister.


    In fact, this is just an excessive appointment. Karl Ludwig von Bruck was born during the Anti-French War and is seven or eight years younger than Felix.


    In the context of stability over everything, Franz did not toss. It is entirely in accordance with the government''s operating rules that the Prime Minister abdicates in advance and the second-ranking Minister of Finance is the replacement.


    The reshuffle of the cabinet, and the end of his term, were all in 1889. In terms of time, Karl''s term as Prime Minister is not short.


    By the end of this term, Carl is almost at the age of retirement, just to make room for others.


    There have been no major changes in Austria''s political reshuffle, and the transfer of power has proceeded smoothly, which has disappointed many people.


    ...


    Paris, Napoleon IV who closely followed the situation in Austria, was one of the disappointed.


    Believe it or not, Faou has become each other''s biggest competitors on the continental continent.


    Although the two governments have maintained restraint on the surface, in the dark, neither country has undercut each other''s knife.


    Especially after the Paris Revolution, France, whose strength has declined, has gradually fallen behind in international competition.


    In order to stabilize the situation, the Paris government was forced to enter a strategic defensive stage, and Napoleon IV''s resentment against Austria was even stronger.


    Seeing the excitement and watching the excitement, if he wanted to intervene in the change of Austrian power, he could not do it.


    ...


    "Sir, good news!"


    People are dozens of meters away, and the sound has arrived first. Looking at the happy Foreign Minister, Napoleon IV''s depressed mood was also dispelled a lot.


    "Tell me what''s the good news?"


    Foreign Minister Terence Burkin handed a thin document to Napoleon IV and rejoiced: "The Annan War is over.


    We got everything we wanted at the negotiating table. This is the contract sent back by the ambassador to the Far East. "


    After hearing this answer, Napoleon IV understood why Terence Burkin was so excited.


    It was a miracle in the history of diplomacy to get something not on the battlefield at the negotiation table.


    With this achievement, Terence Burkin was fully qualified to compete for the next Prime Minister of France.


    This was a change after the Paris Revolution. Napoleon IV needed a conflicting figure. After a period of mental struggle, he decided to restore the prime minister system.


    After looking through the contents of the contract, Napoleon IV said: "This is really good news. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done a great job!"


    This is the truth, and the gains from the treaty far exceed his expectations. To know the beginning, he just wanted to end the war decently.


    From the beginning of the Paris Revolution, France, a big family and a big business, began to go downhill. Multi-line expeditions have exceeded the affordability of the French government.


    Annan is far less important than Egypt. The moment the negotiations were chosen, the French government had decided to temporarily abandon the plan to annex Annan.


    The world is so wonderful. When you can''t get what you want and you decide to give up, he is back.


    The happy time is always short. Just when everyone is happy, the Minister of the Army, Luskinia Haffez, said with a complex expression: "Sorry, everyone interrupted everyone''s good mood.


    News just came from Egypt. After a lot of hard work, the rebel army led by Governor Adolf finally defeated the main force of the rebels in the Aswan area two days ago. "


    Defeating the main forces of the rebels is obviously good news? The crowd fell into a puzzle, staring at Luskinia Hafez in wonder, waiting for the next.


    "However, when the battle was won, the despicable enemy blew up the dam upstream, and the rebel army suffered heavy losses under the impact of the flood."


    After hearing this answer, everyone''s faces looked beautiful, angry, aggressive ... and so on.


    A moment later, he joked about the heavy news, and Napoleon IV asked: "How much is the specific loss?"


    The Secretary of the Army, Luskinia Hafez, wailed his face and pressed his voice to the lowest level, and replied: "As of yesterday afternoon, there were less than 6,000 officers and men who returned to the regiment with nearly 40,000 counterinsurgency troops. Two-thirds are Egyptians.


    Governor Adolf estimates that in the end, the officers and men who can return to the formed system should be around 10,000, and there will be about 4,000 regular troops.


    Almost all the heavy materials carried by the army were lost, and more than 80% of the weapons and equipment were lost, especially the artillery.


    To avoid unnecessary losses, Governor Adolf is leading the troops to withdraw Cairo.


    Now that Egypt is at its most dangerous time, the colonial government wants domestic reinforcements. "


    There is no way, no one knows that the rebels will pit themselves together. The main force was decisive against the French, and the dam was blown up upstream.


    There were no radio telegraphs these days, and the rebels were not capable of laying wired telegraphs or telephones. The decisive battle came to an end just after the flood.


    In terms of time, the rebels blew up the dam during the decisive battle. This means that from the beginning, the main forces of the rebels who appeared on the battlefield were abandoned.


    Even more sad is that the "Aswan Dam" was funded by the French government.


    Egypt is an important part of the development of France in Africa. In order to protect the downstream areas from flood threats, the essence of the delta is maintained.


    In 1875, after the French government decided to restart the African development plan, the first batch of projects started included the Aswan Dam, 23 years earlier than the original time and time British built the Aswan Dam.


    The angry Napoleon IV tore the file directly, screaming: "Why do you count, isn''t there all **** in Adolph''s head?"


    As an experienced general, one should not ignore the dam upstream, and under normal circumstances, even if you march, you should be vigilant.


    "Secretly, the colonial government did receive news of the water attack that the rebels were going to use," Army Secretary Luskinia Hafez explained to the scalp.


    However, instead of blowing up the Aswan dam, it is planned to blow up an upper peak along the coast to cut off the river in the Isna region downstream, causing the Nile to divert into the downstream delta.


    In fact, the Aswan Dam is still a long way from the delta. It is not a flood season yet, and the impact of the bombing on the downstream is limited.


    If it wasn''t for the decisive battlefield chosen by the rebels, it would be in the low-lying terrain, tempting the rebel army to decisive battles in the past. Even if the dam is blown up, it is impossible for us to cause such a large loss.


    According to information sent back from the front line, the loss of the rebels is at least three times ours. No one knows that the rebels will use the main force as bait, so ... "


    Luskinia Hafez understood Governor Adolf. This is no longer a mere scam, the enemy is clearly a lunatic.


    In times of inconvenient communications, use the main force as bait. In case the French army was not fooled, and the dam was exploded upstream, the same tactics would become a one-way suicide.


    The reality is not that, although the number of rebels may be more lost, they have won strategically.


    The rebel army suffered heavy losses. In a short time, the Egyptian region was unable to organize a second rebel army and had to wait for local reinforcements.


    For at least half a month, the rebels can unscrupulously expand their territory and launch more people to join the uprising.


    With this result, the rebels have been enough to make the two gold masters behind them stand out and devote more power to support them.


    Napoleon IV interrupted: "Stop saying, no matter how many reasons, failure is failure.


    When did the French Army fall to make excuses for failure? "


    Facing the erupting emperor, Luskinia Hafiz decisively chose to follow. Deep down, he had mourned for Governor Adolf.


    It is God''s blessing to set aside this kind of thing and be able to retreat. If it wasn''t for the replacement of soldiers, Adolf would now set off for home and go to a military court to make sense.


    After calming down for a while, Napoleon IV said slowly, "The War Department has reformulated its counterinsurgency plan. I don''t want to hear the news of failure.


    I remember that I was able to transfer from the country to go to Egypt to preside over the general rebellion. A stupid such as Adolph need not go. "


    The defeated army is the defeated army. No matter how many reasons, the defeat can not be covered up.


    Holding back the responsibility of Governor Adolf was not immediately pursued. This was the whole situation of Napoleon IV.


    Secretary of the Army Luskinia Hafez hurriedly assured: "Her Majesty, please be assured. This time the War Department will carefully select people, and there will be no more problems."


    ...


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 Chapter 798：

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    Immediately after leaving the desert, the Eighth Division of the Rebel Army near Ugsul City ushered in the turbulent waters of the Nile before they had time to launch an attack.


    Fortunately, it is far away from the Aswan dam. The flood has been scattered everywhere. Although the downstream water level has risen, it has not reached the point of flooding the city.


    Looking at the continuous flow of the Nile River, Colonel Hutil sighed: "Order the troops to be stationed there, rest for a day first, and send out scouts to figure out what happened upstream as soon as possible."


    Although he doesn''t know exactly what happened, Huthier knows that this must be related to that general.


    Fackingham: "It can be seen from the water level that the insurgents have blown up the Aswan dam, but they don''t know the outcome.


    If the French army can be severely damaged, then sending us in secret will not be just as simple as attacking Ugsul. "


    Everyone present was an elite member of the Austrian Army, and the situation on the battlefield couldn''t be hidden from everyone''s eyes.


    The original order from the headquarters of the insurgent army to the Eighth Division was to sneak in, attack Ugsul to attract the French main force to return, and give the insurgents time.


    Said to be sneaking in, in fact, nearly 10,000 troops marched, it is impossible to erase all traces.


    At the beginning, Huthier and others were ready to be ambushed by the French. They were cautious along the way, and even detoured from the desert.


    However, it turned out that they were thinking too much, and the French did not take them seriously.


    It''s right to think about it. Egypt still has a bunch of tribes these days. Tribal melees of thousands of people are rare, but not absent.


    The Eighth Division was originally a Caotai team, and the marches were turbulent, even without uniform uniforms. It looked like there were more civilians than soldiers.


    So much so that the French did not respond to the arrival of Ugsul. If it wasn''t for the march too tired, Hutil would have taken the opportunity to attack the city.


    Of course, this can only be thought about. The Eighth Division could not even count the goods. If the siege is ordered at this time, no one can guarantee what the Wuhe people will do.


    Steinhausen said with a somber face: "From the current situation, maybe we have all underestimated Gerrett. He is not as idiotic on the surface.


    Ugesul is located in the middle of the Nile, where the logistics of the French army are transferred. Once we launch an attack, the French will inevitably come back.


    If the war in Aswan is not smooth, we are attracting the abandoned sons of the French firepower to gain time for the transfer of the main force of the insurgents.


    If this flood of water works, and the insurgents win, we will be right in the way of the French retreat.


    In the heyday of the French army, we must not be able to stop it, but the defeated French army is different.


    Aside from annihilating them all, it can still be bullied. After we stopped here, we might be able to leave most of the French troops. "


    When he first appeared, he was taught a lesson by the "waste" that he despised. For these young officers, the blow was a bit big.


    The atmosphere inside the tent was suppressed all at once, and the older Hutier reacted first: "Okay, no more guessing.


    Send us here to learn lessons, these things can not be learned in school, no one will take it for granted without firsthand experience.


    No matter what plan Jarrett has, the last choice is us. If you want to follow the plan, it depends on whether it is consistent with our task. "


    Comfort, it doesn''t exist. The soldiers are not so fragile. If they can''t stand such a small blow, then go home early. Those who are not strong enough are not suitable for entering the army.


    After returning to God, Major Portiorec laughed, "The colonel said it well, we are here to learn.


    If a British Lieutenant General is so easy to see through us, then the world is too simple.


    By the way, have you noticed that something is wrong with Ugsul?


    It is said that the garrison in the city has two garrison groups, one of which is entirely composed of French. They didn''t even send us troops to attack us while we were standing still. "


    Don''t say, don''t know, Major Boteorek mentioned that everyone responded.


    The two garrison groups have more than 4,000 people, half of them are French. Facing twice the number of indigenous rebels, let alone sending troops to attack, even the French will not face a decisive battle.


    However, the garrison in the city was nestled in the city and did nothing. Can''t say they are peace-loving and can''t bear to kill?


    You don''t have to take the battle, either because the defending officers in the city have flooded their brains; or the number of defenders in the city is not enough to dare to fight out of the city.


    Fackingham: "It is very likely that Adolf passed by and took away the defenders in the city. Now Ugsul is an empty city.


    Tomorrow we can test it out. If it is an empty city, then we will take the city and cut off the logistics of the French army. "


    Do n¡¯t ask why it ¡¯s tomorrow, not today. Ask that everyone is in a bad mood today and do n¡¯t want to attack the city¡ªno wonder.


    No way, the eighth division is also a group of old soldiers. Hutir and others took over for too short a time, and it was very difficult to force the prohibition.


    It is impossible for everyone to fight with their exhausted bodies. This has been proven during the march. As long as the march strength is increased, deserters will appear.


    The combat effectiveness itself is not stingy, and it depends on the empty shelf supported by many people. If the advantage of "many people" is gone, how can it be scary?


    You know, everyone is here to sabotage. It is impossible to rely on such a person to sweep Egypt.


    This requires the strengthening of the "Rebel Army". According to the Eastern classics rebellion cases learned, everyone has reached the conclusion that the most effective way is to be a pirate.


    Hugging hundreds of thousands of people, eating all the way, is a mess. Destructive power is much greater than burning and plundering directly.


    As the so-called people are powerful, so many people cover it. Once the momentum is not right, it is easy to hide when they leave the army.


    Although the eighth division was a bit scrapped, this was the seed of the rogue. Every soldier is a future leader and cannot be easily abandoned.


    ...


    At the city of Ugsul, the mayor of Guzole was greeting the whole family of Governor Adolf at the moment, completely forgetting who had forced the defense forces to pass the credit.


    The enemy soldiers approached the city, and the garrison went out again.


    The rebels'' knives don''t recognize anyone. Once the city of Ugsul is broken, one of them will count as one. Don''t think about it all.


    Many of the rich who are not here have already abandoned the city and fled. As long as there is a horse, the two-legged rebels outside the city are mostly unable to catch up with them.


    The army is absent, and the police is responsible for the use of force. The Chief of Police Anthony: "Mr. Mayor, we have issued a notice calling on the young and strong to defend the city.


    However, this is not enough. There are as many divisions as the rebels outside the city, and our strength will not stop them for a long time. "


    Although Ugsoul is a colony, it is also a hinterland city in the hinterland. It has been under French control for more than ten or twenty years. It has long been peaceful.


    Affected by this, the value of military force in the city has also dropped extremely. The original sturdy colonial team has now become a company and started a regular business.


    At most, there are dozens of younger brothers responsible for watching the scene. Hundreds or thousands of armed teams have long since become history.


    On the Egyptian territory, there were no accidents. Ugsoul was still the majority of the Egyptians, and the true French were so many.


    In normal years, Ugesur''s garrison is also a battalion. The two regiments were looted by the rebels before they pieced together.


    Once together, Ugsul could not bear it again. Now recruiting young and strong to defend the city is actually the majority of Egyptians, and the number of French descent is very limited.


    As colonists, they now have to not only defend the city, but also guard against the Egyptian people in the city and cooperate with the rebels outside the city.


    The mayor of Guzole rubbed his forehead and said, "I have sent a telegram for help. There may be a change in the front line. Governor Adolf did not call back immediately.


    But rest assured, I also sent a telegram to Kina, Gilja, Ahmim and other cities in the back, and reinforcements will arrive in a week at most. "


    This is the most optimistic estimate for a week. Now the Governor cannot be contacted on the front line. No one is in the middle of the transfer. Several cities that do not belong to each other are unwilling to send troops.


    Watching each other is right, but people are selfish, and bureaucrats are the best among them. Before rescue Urgsul, everyone must first think of their own security.


    Especially the nearest Kina region, where the two places are less than one hundred kilometers apart, may also be threatened by rebels.


    The reinforcements that could have arrived at the earliest time are estimated to wait for the subsequent reinforcements to arrive and confirm that their own security is guaranteed before they will actually send troops.


    While everyone was doing military deployment, a reporter suddenly broke in: "Mr. Mayor, Isner sent an emergency call."


    Gucci Ollie frowned, forbearing dissatisfaction and took the telegram. When I opened it, my face paled instantly, and the whole person was lost.


    With anxious eyes, Anthony quickly lifted Guzole, who had emptied his strength, to the chair and sat down, and instructed the attendant, "Call the doctor."


    Sit down and take a sigh of relief, the aged Guzole waved to stop: "No need, I''m fine.


    Just now I was just intimidated by the bad news on the front line. "


    Hearing the answer, everyone looked nervous. As the rebels approached the city, Guzole was just frowning, and he didn''t panic.


    A piece of news can scare a well-informed mayor into something like this, which is certainly not the bad news in general.


    Police Chief Anthony hurriedly asked, "Mr. Mayor, what happened?"


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 Chapter 799： Downhole

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    Defeated the French, but there was no glimmer of joy in the high-level of the insurgents. Except for a group of British generals led by Lieutenant General Jerrett, most of the remaining people glared at Mahdi.


    A bearded officer took out his spear, put it on the table, and asked, "Mahdi, what''s going on? Why didn''t you tell us that the dam was blown up, do you know because ..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Mahdi explained in a hurry: "Thunders, it''s not that I don''t want to inform you, mainly because it''s too late.


    Our main force on the front line failed in the decisive battle. The insurgents wanted to defeat the French and had to blow up the Aswan dam.


    It turns out that our decision was not wrong. The French army was badly hit and was fleeing at the moment. "


    Thunders sneered and sneered, "I don''t think it''s too late, but you''re not ready to notify at all.


    Anyway, it''s our people who lost. Your sixth division and the first division are intact, naturally it doesn''t hurt. "


    It can be seen from the expressions of everyone that maybe this is the real reason for everyone''s anger.


    The battlefield has already failed, and the bombing of the dam turned into victory, and there is no problem from the military point of view. For the sake of this, I barely make sense.


    The problem is that all of their troops were lost, and Mahdi ¡¯s armed forces have escaped, which has made everyone unbalanced.


    Seeing that persuasion had no effect, Mahdi was also angry, and immediately opposed each other: "What''s the situation between the first division and the sixth division, don''t you know?


    When it comes to saving my strength, don''t forget that the previous smashing battles were all played by my people first. Had it not been for the heavy losses, it would not have been withdrawn for rest. "


    Seeing that the situation was going to get out of control, Lieutenant General Jarrett said, "You, no one is willing to have this happen.


    The war requires sacrifice. The front line is defeated, and the soldiers participating in the war cannot escape the pursuit of the French. Being able to take the French with them for funeral, they are also dead well.


    Rather than blame each other here, it is better to find a way to restore strength. The army suffered heavy losses, and it was enough to recruit again.


    The French were greatly injured, and Egypt could not organize a second military siege in a short time. Then you can move freely.


    In view of the heavy losses, Britain is willing to provide another 30,000 rifles and ammunition to help everyone overthrow the French rule. "


    Feng Shui took turns. The French aided the Americans in the past, and the British lost the North American base of King Baji. Now it is the British''s turn.


    It''s just that compared to Louis XVI''s generosity and even ending in person, the British are really too young.


    There are only 30,000 rifles, not even artillery and machine guns. With John Bull''s mode, most of them are used by the British army.


    In Britain, there are 30,000 retired rifles, and they can definitely sell for less than 30,000 pounds. Even 10,000 pounds can not find a paner in continental Europe.


    But for the insurgents, this is already an astronomical figure, far more than the total aid provided by Britain and Austria before.


    Hearing the news of 30,000 rifle assistance, everyone''s expressions suddenly eased. The rebels are mixed, and there may be people who love soldiers like children, but there are definitely not many.


    For most seniors, the military is only a tool for them to gain power and wealth, and is a consumable item.


    Anyway, there are as many troops as there are guns. The soldiers are lost, and then they need to be recruited again.


    The British aided a batch of weapons, and it is estimated that the Austrians would also aid a batch. Coupled with the legacy on the battlefield, restoring strength is not a problem at all.


    Thunders hurriedly fought: "In the face of your lieutenant general, this time it''s okay. However, the second division suffered heavy losses and I need 10,000 rifles to supplement."


    Mahdi vetoed: "No! Everyone''s loss is very heavy, the second division is pretty good, at least one regiment has been retained, and you can add up to 5,500 rifles."


    Suppression is a must. The Thunders themselves are second only to Mahdi in the rebel army, and the two have clashed for power more than once.


    After all, taking advantage of the opportunity on the battlefield and hitting the second division, how could Mahdi make it easy for him to recover?


    The Thunder slammed the table and yelled, "Mahdi, don''t go too far.


    If you want to do this, then let''s get together early, no one is willing to accept your birdie here. "


    ...


    Contradictions occurred within the rebel army, which Lieutenant General Gerrett was happy to see. If the insurgents were one piece, how would it reflect the importance of his British dispatch officer?


    For example, this time, everyone knew that the order to blow up the dam was essentially issued by Lieutenant General Jerrett, but everyone was pretending to be confused, and Mahdi had to carry this blame.


    This is the result of Hutier and others leaving, otherwise it will be more lively here. The losers of the power struggle will most likely use Austria''s support to jump out and fight the Mahdi Chamber which the British support.


    Seeing the people arguing endlessly, the headquarters was in a mess, and they were about to fight. Lieutenant General Jeret took the baton and banged on the table.


    Directly reprimanded: "Everyone sit down and see what you look like now?"


    "Don''t forget, you are now a leader of the country, not a street bum.


    For little things, just quarrel so much, don''t be afraid of jokes! "


    Seeing the crowd return to their positions, Lieutenant General Jarrett nodded with satisfaction.


    He knows that this is not his own high morals, everyone is willing to give face, it is that the weapons and equipment are held in his hands, and everyone present can not offend him.


    He paused for a moment and eased his tone: "The main force of the French army has been defeated. Now is the time to expand the results of the war. In such a noisy situation, we will lose the fighter.


    Everyone is a soldier, so we use the rules of the army to decide. Whoever makes the greatest contribution in the war takes the big share.


    Now I''m in charge of you. Pursuing the French army''s collapse, whoever gets more heads and captures more prisoners will take a bigger share.


    Do n¡¯t waste resources if you eat and die. Don''t say that I did it unfairly. Although the frontline troops suffered heavy losses, you are closest to the French.


    Even if you do not have the ability to continue the pursuit, the French army sent to your door will not be a minority. "


    There is no doubt that this distribution scheme is in the best interest of Mahdi. Don''t look at Gerrett''s ease. In fact, after being hit by the flood, the frontline insurgents are no better than the French.


    Arrest the French army?


    In fact, now they are all a bunch of soldiers. The only advantage was that they barely won, and they could assemble in situ after the water had receded.


    The morale of the army has not existed, and these troops cannot fight in a short time. As Lieutenant General Jerrett said, they can capture the fallen French soldiers, but they can only capture them.


    ...


    Outside Ugsul, Hutil is holding a telescope to watch the army siege. If siege equipment does not exist, the insurgents will neither build nor need these things.


    For the development of the city, Ugsoul had long been demolished by the French. As an inland hinterland city, the French have never thought of threats from foreign enemies.


    Bunkers and fortresses did not exist. The battle entered the street fighting mode at the beginning.


    Bullying the insurgents did not have artillery, the French directly rely on buildings to prevent the insurgents from entering the city.


    Huthier frowned as he watched as the troops hurriedly hurriedly rushed up and were blown up by flesh and blood.


    In the end it was some soldiers who brought their own soldiers. If possible, he still hopes that these soldiers will survive.


    On the one hand, Faking Han was much calmer. It seemed that he was not affected by the atmosphere of the battlefield. He commented with interest: "The firepower of the garrison is very chaotic and it does not look like a regular army.


    Now basically the French main force is not in the city. If we do not hesitate, our success rate of defeating Ugsul is very high. "


    Hutil shook his head: "Vienna is not ready to turn its face with the French. Even if we occupy Ugesul, we cannot eat it.


    They could not keep it for the rebels. Just look at it and scare the French in the city.


    Instead of consuming valuable troops here, it would be more troublesome for the French to take a troop around Egypt with their troops. "


    At this time, the cheerful-looking Strassenberg came from the rear, and said with a smile: "Lieutenant Colonel, order to stop the offense, and we can do it next."


    Hutier boldly guessed: "Oh, is it possible that the main French army was annihilated by the flood attack, and now the emptiness in Egypt is waiting for us to harvest the fruits of victory?"


    Steinhausen nodded and shook his head again: "Although it was not overwhelmed by the army, it was almost the same.


    According to the intelligence gathered by the scouts, the high-level insurgents used the main force as a bait, which suddenly blasted the Aswan dam during the decisive battle, and the flood directly hit the fighting forces.


    Both sides suffered heavy losses, and now Adolf''s rebel army has turned into a bereavement dog and is fleeing in haste.


    Maybe it won''t be long before we meet them. Give them a second look. It is estimated that the French rebel army can cancel the establishment. "


    The ambush defeated French army is far more cost-effective than attacking Ugsul. If, by chance, Adolf''s rebel army is left here, a military parade in Cairo would not be impossible.


    Fakkingham countered: "Major, you are too optimistic. If the French rushed back and forth, we could indeed keep them.


    But whenever Adolf had a bit of a brain, he would reorganize the troops halfway and then continue to retreat.


    You don''t need much, as long as you gather a group of troops, you can defeat the eighth division.


    Even if the morale of the French army was greatly reduced, then doubling its strength would be enough for two regiments.


    If Adolf was bold enough, he would not have to retreat at all. The frontline troops suffered heavy losses. There were only two and a half disabled infantry divisions at the headquarters of the insurgent army. As long as there were 5,000 French troops, they could fight each other. "


    There is no doubt that the final inference is based on ideals. Even if Adolf had the courage to break the boat, the French soldiers would be willing to carry a battle against the water.


    The French army''s mighty fighting power is built on the morale of the army. The French army without the desire to fight, the fighting power that can be exerted may not be much stronger than the rebel army.


    Steinhausen gave a small smile: "You are too overestimating the French. Most of the combatants in this battle were colonial troops, not the core elite of the French army.


    After encountering the flood, the soldiers who escaped from the calamity were at the lowest point, and the combat power that could be exerted was very limited.


    Of course, these are not the key issues. The core factor that really allowed us to win was that the French army lost almost all its logistical supplies and heavy firepower.


    The small cities and colonial strongholds along the route can only provide them with part of food supplies at most, and the lost weapons and equipment cannot be replenished.


    The French army was hit by the flood during the battle, which meant that the bullets consumed by the French soldiers in the battle had no time to replenish and they hurried out.


    As long as we consume the last ammunition in the hands of the French, we will win this war. "


    After hesitating for a moment, Huthier made a decision: "With the order, the troops immediately stopped siege.


    Inform cadres at or above the regiment level to hold an emergency military meeting in the afternoon. "


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 Chapter 800： French counterattack plan

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    The news of the defeat of the French army in Egypt returned to the European continent, causing an uproar immediately. Many people''s first reaction after getting a newspaper is-is it April Fool''s Day today?


    Italy was defeated in Africa in the original time and space, and has been ridiculed by the European world for hundreds of years. Now the French also enjoy the same treatment.


    Because the value of hatred is too high, the firepower attracted by the French is even more dense than that of Italy.


    As the official media of the Austrian government, the Vienna Daily published the news of the defeat of the French army in a very exaggerated title-France, the Empire''s Decline.


    This is a series of reports that can be traced back to the Roman Empire, but all the countries with great influence in European history are on the list.


    In order to enhance credibility, even the Habsburg dynasty is on the list, and there is a bullying name-the Empire will not fall on the first day.


    Natural history cannot naturally be hasty. To a certain extent, art processing is inevitable. To sum it up: the French are too despicable to collude with pagans.


    This is also France ¡¯s biggest black history, and it ca n¡¯t be washed away.


    As a Catholic country, it ¡¯s okay to join the Protestant Union with a cheeky attitude. After all, everyone believes in God and is barely acceptable.


    But it was unbearable to join up with European public enemy Ottoman. The end result is naturally: the Habsburg dynasty has fallen.


    The French, as the victor, did not take long to be isolated on the European continent.


    The Catholic nations regarded them as traitors, and the Protestant nations were reluctant to accept them as "heretics." This situation gradually improved until the religion did not fall behind.


    If this is old hatred, then the new hatred is the anti-French war.


    Napoleon the Great took European countries as stepping stones, and built his supreme prestige. As his descendants, he would inherit these hatreds himself.


    Especially after the annexation of Italy by Napoleon III, the value of hatred broke out again, and has since become isolated.


    This is not the worst, at least Napoleon III also signed an agreement with Britain and Austria.


    Although not very reliable, and there is no military alliance obligation on the European continent, the more unreliable allies are better than none.


    By Napoleon IV, things changed. After the three-nation alliance expires, the contract will not be renewed, and without the constraints of the alliance, the British and Austrian will be polite when it comes to things.


    What happened in Egypt is one of the actual cases. Without the support of Britain and Austria, it is estimated that the rebels have long since died. Where can we find the ambition to liberate Egypt?


    You must know that the rebellion program of the rebel army was carried out by the British who were skilled in business. This time Aswan''s defeat was also John Bull''s trouble.


    The black hand under Austria is in the process of being brewed and has not yet erupted.


    ...


    No matter how fair the media is, they are tendentious. His own black history has been published. As a background plate, France is naturally and blackened into charcoal.


    Of course, this is the Empire series that was made after the revival of the Habsburgs. Otherwise, Franz is not brave enough to face this history.


    In this context, France, the declining empire, is naturally not a good word. The French Army ranks first in the world, and to put it plainly is just a subjective judgment of everyone.


    In addition to the French military''s strong military literacy, more psychological factors.


    In order to eliminate the fear of the French from their own army, the combat effectiveness of the Black French Army is also politically correct on the European continent.


    The small setback in front of Annan was nothing, after all, the French army suffered little casualties. At most, it was ridiculed by the European media. After the treaty was signed, everyone tacitly shut up.


    This time the battle in Egypt is different. The 40,000 French troops have not won even the indigenous Africans, and the shame has been lost to the puppet family.


    There are no problems, rounded up, and the colonial army is also the main force of the army.


    The Europeans know that the French lost the battle in Egypt, the details are not important at all.


    First, the financial turmoil, the economic crisis, the Great Depression, and the Paris Revolution again made a mess of the domestic economy.


    Don''t wait to take a sigh of relief, and then there was the Egyptian defeat, saying that France''s fall was almost convinced.


    Today, unlike in the past, Austria now no longer needs France to stand in front to attract the attention of the British.


    Declining France is another important policy of the Vienna government.


    Not all Europeans need to believe it, as long as the Germans and Italians believe it.


    It is not just Austria that has added to the French government, almost all European countries are contributing, but mainly based on ridicule.


    Looking at the French jokes, this is also a popular program in Europe. As the planner of the Aswan war, Lieutenant General Jerrett also became known to the world.


    It is worth mentioning that this is also the name of the French newspaper on behalf of Lieutenant General Gerrett.


    It is not the French who are willing to propagate for the enemy, but are mainly forced to do nothing. Losing to the British is more acceptable than losing to the indigenous Africans.


    Not only did the British support the rebels, but Austria did not hide it, and the Vienna government received the French government''s protest letter.


    The well-known writer Victor Hugo also wrote an article personally, exposing the shameless behavior of Britain and Austria-"The conspiracy of two empires against France".


    ...


    In Paris, angry French people have taken to the streets to protest against the government. Adolf, Governor of Egypt, has now become synonymous with fools and waste.


    Facing the anger of the people, Napoleon IV also had a headache. Regardless of the government''s explanation, the protesters refused to disperse.


    Even if the United Kingdom and Austria are pulled out, the French people are stubbornly thinking that the government has made mistakes in employment, and many people are questioning the French government''s talent selection system.


    As the party''s Adolf, the eight ancestors of the ancestors were all pulled out, and finally came to the conclusion-noble relationship household = incompetent waste.


    Had it not been for the whip, Napoleon IV wanted to capture Adolf back to calm the anger of the people.


    Of course, just think about this kind of thing. Everything must be disciplined, and the emperor can''t act arrogantly.


    Even if the battle is defeated, Adolf himself must be held accountable, and that is to go to a military court first.


    The public protests are only pediatrics, they have been seen a lot anyway, and Napoleon IV was used to it.


    Annan''s defeat also happened recently. After the treaty came back, all the problems were resolved.


    The immediate priority is to suppress the rebellion. As long as the rebels are annihilated, this matter will soon fade.


    Napoleon IV asked: "You all know the situation in the country, when will the Army be dispatched?"


    Secretary of the Army Luskinia Hafez replied: "His Majesty, the labor division expedition needs too much preparation, and it can take as long as a week.


    And after arriving in Egypt, they must rest for at least a week before the troops can enter the battlefield.


    It will be at least a month after the time of the march to launch an attack on the rebels. "


    In a sense, the urging of Napoleon IV was also one of the reasons for Adolf''s defeat. Had it not been for the emperor to press hard, he would not havetily battled the rebels.


    Just such a thing, naturally cannot be the responsibility of the emperor, so Adolf can only consider himself unlucky.


    With lessons learned, Luskinia Hafez is much more cautious. This time it was the person selected by the Army, and if there was another defeat, he would be hard to blame.


    Napoleon IV frowned: "The situation in Egypt is at stake, and the domestic public pressure is so great. Can''t the War Department hurry up?"


    Secretary of the Army Luskinia Hafez: "His Majesty, this is already the fastest speed. Reinforcement to Egypt requires sea march. We must first screen out the seasick soldiers.


    After arriving at the place, we must consider the issue of soil and water dissatisfaction. Generally speaking, such cross-sea operations usually have half a year or even longer preparation time. "


    This is not nonsense. If troops are sent blindly, even if the Mediterranean is calm, the non-combat reduction will be very moving.


    Especially after arriving at the place, without taking the necessary rest, they will be put into battle, and even the toughest troops will become soft-footed shrimp.


    In the face of the Secretary of the Army who did not advance in oil and salt, Napoleon IV stopped talking. Anyway, he also graduated from a military school. How could he not know this basic common sense?


    But the internal and external pressure was too great, and panicked for a while. There is an unrealistic illusion of rapid peace.


    After sighing, Napoleon IV waved his hand and said, "Let ¡¯s just follow your plan.


    However, we still need to hurry up and quell this rebellion as soon as possible to reduce our losses. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Luskinia Hafez replied


    Staring at the map on the wall, after looking at it for a while, he seemed to think of something.


    Suddenly, Napoleon IV slammed the table and said fiercely: "Britain and Austria have caused us trouble one after another, and now we must fight back."


    As soon as the word "counterattack" appeared, everyone fell into confusion.


    The French government has long wanted to fight back on the successive moves of Britain and Austria, but they do not know where to start.


    Counterattacking the financial systems of Britain and Austria?


    Just think about it. Britain and Austria do not lack gold reserves, and the value of the pound and Aegis are as stable as Tarzan.


    Support the revolutionary party and national separatist forces?


    The Paris government is already doing it, but the ending is very touching. Except for a few tossing out by the independent Irish organization, other organizations have seen nothing happen.


    There are even scam groups posing as independent Hungarian organisations, taking away huge sums of 5 million francs from the French government.


    Blood for blood, doing things in the other colony?


    The French government has been doing it, with little success. The British ruled by proxy, and the rebellion was first and foremost killed by the locals.


    Although Austria is a municipality, its control over the colonies is obviously too strong.


    Especially next door, Austrian Africa, who wants to plan a colonial rebellion, does not know who to look for.


    Although local power factions exist, they have become Austrian aristocrats. As a vested interest, they have no reason to build their own reaction.


    None of these strategies work, and we can''t diplomatically block the two countries, right?


    The French government still has self-knowledge. It is not their garbage of diplomatic ability. The main reason is that France''s hatred value on the European continent is too high and it is rejected by European countries.


    The diplomatic game with the British Olympics is completely self-defeating. It is better to send troops directly to the door, the success rate may be higher.


    After researching it, the French government finally came to the conclusion: To revenge Britain and Austria, it is necessary to have the right time, the right place, the right person, and there is no future in silly rushing up.


    Foreign Minister Terence Bourkin persuaded: "His Majesty, Britain and Austria are embarrassed. Acting boldly may cause greater disorder, and we must act with caution."


    "Wolf-ridden" must be false. Except for the last time they joined hands to short the franc, Britain and Austria did not unite against France.


    However, there is no need to delve into these insider information. The French government also has to save face. If the enemy''s strength is not exaggerated, it will appear that they are too incompetent.


    Anyway, on the surface, both Britain and Austria are supporting the Egyptian rebels, and it is not too exaggerated to say that the two countries have joined forces to suppress France.


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 Chapter 801： African Farm Project

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    Napoleon IV shook his head, picked up a newspaper and said: "These newspapers have read compared to all of you, all of them say that France has fallen.


    Including our domestic newspapers, we are equally pessimistic. It must be clear to you what this means.


    If we do not take countermeasures, we will not be able to counterattack later. "


    Although he did not want to admit it, everyone knew that France was indeed going downhill.


    Especially economically, after quelling the domestic rebellion, the French economy receded directly to 1860.


    Although it has recovered in the past two years, it has only caught up with the level of 1870. It takes at least three or four years to return to the peak of 1881.


    One step is slow, and the next is step by step. France, which is economically behind France and Indo-Europe, is far behind by two competitors.


    Now that the matter of Egypt has happened again, the prestige established by the French army has not been tossed.


    No matter how good the reason for Governor Adolf''s defeat is, if he loses or loses, the public will not care about the specific reasons.


    The triple strikes of economy + military + politics are coming at the same time. Once it is not handled well, the foundation of the government will be shaken.


    In order to consolidate the rule, Napoleon IV must now take a tough stance and reshape France''s majesty.


    Thinking and doing are always two concepts. Revenge for the English Olympics is simple to say, and it must be well thought out.


    Navy Secretary Hamdi Halbowi: "Your Majesty, although the British and Austrian countries are strong, they are not completely flawless.


    The core of the British colonial system is India, as long as you work hard from this point, just toss something, it is enough to make them uncomfortable.


    We have controlled half of the Indo-China Peninsula, and we can continue to expand our power to Myanmar, allowing the British to cast their devices.


    Although we ca n¡¯t move the core colonies of Austria, it ¡¯s okay to cause them some trouble, for example: to support the Republic of Colombia. "


    It sounds good. In fact, these painless counterattacks can only add a little trouble to Britain and Austria.


    However, this just shows that Hamdi Halbowy has the political mind to fight back the British and Austrian countries without completely tearing his face and keeping the contradictions within controllable range.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "This is not enough. Expansion to Myanmar can also make the British feel threatened. We can make the movement a little bigger and we can barely make it.


    Supporting the Republic of Colombia is a long way off, and perhaps earlier, it can still play a role. But now that Colombia has been scared, it dare not dare to confront Austria.


    Moreover, with their strength, if a conflict broke out with Austria, it might have given the Vienna government an excuse to annex them. "


    It ¡¯s not that Napoleon IV has high demands, the key is that now they must come up with a powerful counterattack and show it to people in various European countries and at home.


    Being bullied by others, and not coming back, is that still a stunned France?


    The reason why the powers are powers depends on their strength. Now France needs an opportunity to prove its own strength and choose to rub against Anglo-Austrian once, just to re-establish their status as the three great powers.


    The results are not important, but the momentum must be enough to show everyone the style of a big country in France.


    After a moment of effort, the Minister of Economy Elsa said in a bit of anxiety: "Your Majesty, to retaliate against Austria does not necessarily have to start from the military, but also from the economics.


    It''s just that, the consequences are serious. We may face both Russia and Austria at the same time. "


    France is not England, and the strategic plan of two birds with one stone is not their highest pursuit.


    learn from mistakes.


    The French government has clearly felt the sequelae of too high a hatred value, and it has caused trouble for Austria alone, and a little revenge is no problem.


    It is not in the interest of France to directly forge a confrontation with Russia and Austria.


    After listening to the words of the Minister of Economy, everyone was stunned. Isn''t it economically giving Austria the next black hand, and the two countries have become endless enemies with Russia and Austria?


    Napoleon IV asked curiously: "Speak, what plan is so terrifying?"


    Economic Minister Elsa explained: "The immediate start of the African agricultural development plan is different from the previous plan. This time we will not consider the benefits.


    If no one invests in the private sector, the government will invest in the establishment of a state-owned farm to expand the area of ??grain cultivation.


    In a short period of time, a large amount of grain will be produced and put into the international grain market, which will bring down the grain price.


    Agriculture has always been one of Austria ¡¯s most important industries, and agricultural exports accounted for nearly 40% of Austria ¡¯s total exports, contributing a large amount of taxes to the Vienna government.


    Among them, the export of finished grains occupies the largest share of agricultural exports, which is estimated to account for about 53%.


    If our plan succeeds and international food prices plummet, Austria will surely suffer heavy losses.


    70% of the raw grain exported from Austria is imported from Russia. International food prices have plummeted, and the Russians will be the victims after Austria. "


    There is no doubt that this is the common weakness of Russia and Austria. Once a third country dumps a large amount of grain, the international grain price collapses, and enterprises engaged in the processing of agricultural products and farmers growing grain will suffer heavy losses.


    Enterprises are only faced with the pain of a sudden price drop, and the big deal is to lower the purchase price of raw grains and pass on the losses. The farmers who grow grains are truly lost.


    Such an obvious loophole is naturally not a secret.


    For colonial countries, there is no technical difficulty in dumping grain grown overseas to the European continent.


    The problem is that increased food production will inevitably lead to a fall in international food prices.


    Fortunately, the hard-grown food not only does not make money, but it also costs freight, not to mention recovering the cost of wasteland reclamation.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon hurriedly opposed: "No! Africa is all undeveloped wasteland, Russia and Austria are developed lands, and our food plantation costs will certainly be higher than them.


    This means that in the future competition, we are inherently disadvantaged. In order to ensure that food is not unsalable, only low-cost dumping can be done.


    At that time, everyone struggles with financial resources. It depends on who can''t hold down first.


    What''s more, the collapse of international food prices will also spread to the country, allowing domestic farmers to lose money together. "


    Do n¡¯t worry if it ¡¯s not urgent. Once this plan is started, it will cost money like running water, and the shrunken pockets of the Ministry of Finance ca n¡¯t hold it at all.


    Napoleon IV: "Roy is right, it is undesirable to impact the price of food. This will only make us lose both Austria and Austria, the British who are on the cheap side."


    Napoleon IV, who accidentally wounded the Russians, didn''t care. Anyway, the relationship between the two countries was not too good, and the offense would be offended.


    When it comes to the interests of French farmers, it will be different. The French peasants were the strongest supporters of the Bonaparte family, and Napoleon III relied on the support of the majority of peasants to gain the throne.


    Even if it hits Austria a lot, this kind of self-destruction of the Great Wall cannot be done by Napoleon IV.


    The words of politicians have been exported, and naturally cannot be easily recovered. Since Elsa made this suggestion, she could only go on with a scalp.


    "Even if it is not to fight against Austria, we need to start the African farm program.


    Since the annexation of the Italian region, France has become one of the major grain importers on the European continent, consuming large amounts of foreign exchange imported agricultural products every year.


    If one day we turn our heads with Austria, a food crisis will soon break out in our country. For national strategic security, food self-sufficiency must also be achieved.


    Anyway, we are all withdrawing from the free trade system, and tariff barriers can be adopted to ensure that domestic food prices are not interfered by the international market, so as to protect the interests of the peasant class.


    We can even take a step back and not compete for the international agricultural product market, but only to achieve self-sufficiency in domestic grain and reduce Russian and Austrian hostility. "


    Hearing "protect the market", Napoleon IV''s heart shone. On the premise of ensuring that the interests of domestic farmers are not damaged, he is still very happy to attack the Austrian economy.


    Although the economy is not equal to the national strength this year, the economy is developing well, the government has money in its pockets, and there are soldiers with money.


    Perhaps the middle and lower levels have not yet felt the threat of Austria, but after the Paris Revolution, the upper levels of the French government realized that their former neighbors were not the same as before.


    Suppressing Austria has become the consensus of the French high-level, has not taken action, that is the French government is very busy. After the suppression of the domestic rebellion, there are still a lot of messes waiting to be cleaned up.


    Seeing that the domestic problems were about to be solved, the Egyptian rebellion broke out again. If it is not forced to help, the French government will not choose to fight back at this time.


    Today, the Great French Empire is the second largest grain importing country after the British. Once this market is lost, Europe will inevitably have overcapacity in agriculture.


    By that time, neither of the two major grain exporting countries in Russia nor Austria will want to have a good life, and may even trigger a new round of economic crisis.


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 Chapter 802： Dead End Survival

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    Ugsul, the 8th Division of the Uprising Army has built a simple fortification on the spot, waiting for the arrival of the French.


    Inside the headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Hutier said to the sand table with a baton: "According to the intelligence reported by the scouts, the enemy stopped moving within thirty miles.


    Obviously, this is what we have discovered. The enemy''s vigilance is very high, and the previously prepared ambush plan is cancelled immediately. "


    The French have been operating in Egypt for a long time, and there are naturally a lot of celebrities that have been cultivated. The news that the eighth division appeared in Ugsur cannot be kept secret.


    After a big defeat, the French army has now turned into a startled chicken. Any turbulence will cause their vigilance, it is impossible to ambush them.


    Faginham complained: "Who knows what the stupid people behind are eating, actually missed this rare opportunity."


    The ambush plan itself is based on the premise of having chasing soldiers later. Only when chased by the enemy, French talents have no time to think, and will rush into the ambush area in a panic.


    Regrettably, the insurgents acted slowly, and by the time they responded, the French had already run tens of kilometers away.


    Step by step, step by step. The speed of the march itself, the uprising army of garbage, after being distanced, naturally cannot catch up with the French who are eager to escape.


    After the French army found that something was wrong, they could still camp, which is enough to show that the rear chasing soldiers did not put much pressure on them.


    Boteolek said a fair word: "This is normal. The bombing of the Aswan Dam not only caused heavy damage to the French army, but also suffered heavy losses from the rebel army.


    When such a thing happens, the uprising army will surely be panic-stricken, and the contradictions among the high-level leaders will intensify.


    Being able to gather troops in such a short time and catch up, it is estimated that Lieutenant General Gerrett will not waste much time. "


    Hutil nodded his head and directly introduced the topic to combat: "From the current situation, the situation is still beneficial to us.


    No matter how slow they move, but there are chasing soldiers, they can put pressure on the French.


    In a sense, it is also a good thing not to directly engage with the French.


    If there was a fight, the weak nature of the uprising army was exposed, and the French might have counterattacked.


    The enemy is not coming, we are waiting here. Time is on our side.


    If Adolf does not want to be hit by us back and forth, he must rush from here within five days.


    Now we have seized all the main traffic routes and established a simple pay-off, but these are not enough.


    In terms of combat effectiveness, the eighth division is at most equivalent to a French second-line infantry regiment. Even if we have so many advantages, it is still not difficult to defeat the enemy on the frontal battlefield.


    Next is the time to test what everyone has learned. It is necessary to adapt flexibly according to the situation on the battlefield before it is possible to leave the enemy. "


    Obviously, for the first time against the French head-on, Hutier was not easy.


    The optimist Major Potiorec smiled and said: "Come on, Lieutenant Colonel. We can''t afford the main force of the French army. We can''t deal with a group of remnants.


    If the scouts are right, more than half of the French troops do not have weapons. They ca n¡¯t fight with us with fire sticks!


    It is really not possible. We can also destroy roads and bridges, delay their marching speed, and give the main force of the rebel army time. "


    Lieutenant Colonel Hutier rolled his eyes: "Major Botiorec, I hope your performance on the battlefield is also so optimistic.


    As for the destruction of roads and bridges, there is no need to consider. If it were destroyed, the French would detour.


    From Esna across the Sahara desert into the valley province, the narrowest part is only more than 100 kilometers, as long as you pay a certain price, it is not impossible. "


    Speaking of this, Hutier responded in an instant, and he finally understood what he had overlooked.


    Then there is no more, and it is impossible to divide and intercept. With the pitiful fighting power of the 8th Division, the division of troops is to give people a head.


    Fort Stehausen: "This is the last choice. The French army is not prepared for the march in the desert. The loss to be blindly traversing the Sahara desert is definitely inevitable.


    Only when it is determined that the gap cannot be opened from us, French talents will venture to march in the desert. "


    After hesitating for a while, Hutier made a decision: "The interception will be carried out first, and once the French are found in the desert, they will immediately carry out the plan of drifting.


    I don''t care about the city. The young men and women in the surrounding towns and tribes must be recruited into the army, and then seize the time to advance along the Nile River.


    Try to enter the delta before the French return. Leave a ruin to the French, let them ... "


    ...


    A crackling gunshot sounded, which kicked off the battle. Against the background of the absence of artillery, it was like setting off firecrackers.


    Compared with the spirit of the past, Governor Adolf, holding a telescope at this moment, looked particularly haggard, as if he were twenty years old.


    "Governor, it''s too dangerous here, or ..."


    Before the guards finished talking, Adolf interrupted: "It doesn''t matter, if God wants to summon me in advance, that''s a good thing."


    Although not in the country, Adolf also knows that many people now wish to put him down.


    It is conceivable that his return will not be good after returning home. As a soldier, it is better to die in battle than to be tried in a military court.


    After a pause, Adolf asked, "Colonel Marklo, where are they?"


    "Calculated from the time, it is almost crossing the Sahara desert." The guard answered


    When marching in the desert, there are too many materials to prepare, and if there is not enough preparation, it is to die, and Adolf will naturally be unable to get together in a while.


    The supplies left by the whole army are not enough, but letting the French soldiers leave first can still be done. As for the Egyptian soldiers, they are not worth much, and it does n¡¯t matter how much they lose.


    During the heyday, the rebellious army could easily tear the blockade of the Eighth Division, but now it is not.


    After the flood baptism, the French army that had escaped lost all its heavy weapons, and more than two-thirds of the soldiers lost their rifles.


    This can''t be blamed on them. Falling into the water makes it difficult to protect yourself. Weapons have become a burden for escape, so naturally they have to be thrown away.


    Soldiers holding weapons have few bullets in their hands. Although some weapons and ammunition were levied in the cities along the way, this was still a very poor salary.


    With less than ten bullets per capita, one shot is less.


    With a group of defeated soldiers, in the case of lack of guns and medicines, the enemy''s defense line was torn open in front, and Governor Adolf was not crazy.


    War always requires sacrifice. At this critical moment, Adolf showed a decisive side. He took the Egyptian soldiers to stay and attracted the eyes of the enemy, covering the withdrawal of the French soldiers.


    Of course, the battle still has to be fought. If you don''t work hard, how can you ignore the enemy?


    The rebel army on the opposite side found that the main force of the French army ran away, regardless of going straight to Cairo, Cairo with empty strength may not be able to hold it.


    After the fall of Cairo, the situation of France in Egypt was completely eroded. As Governor of Egypt, Adolf still has a sense of responsibility.


    The reason for staying here is to hold down the rebel army and to gain precious time for the French army that detoured back to Cairo.


    Hearing this news, Adolf was relieved. Pretending to be a pretender would also consume ammunition. Now that the battle is going on, many soldiers have one more bayonet than a fire stick.


    Once the weapons and ammunition are depleted, the play will wear out. At that time, they were desperately unable to do so, leaving only two options: running and being a captive.


    Camels, kettles, these essential tools for desert march, have been taken away by the French army who left in front of them, and they are difficult to run.


    Just before preparing to put down the telescope, the scene where Adolf was most worried appeared, and the enemy launched a counterattack.


    "Oops, the enemy discovered our reality. The order passed, and the troops were ordered to move eastward and converge on Gussel!"


    This is not a good way to go, not only through the desert, it is better than nothing prepared, run to the desert to die.


    ...


    The Wuhe people are the Wuhe people. After launching the counterattack, the eighth division soon became chaotic.


    Seeing the enemy fleeing, the Uprising soldier Chaya chased him, and regardless of the orders given by the rear commander, he acted exactly as he wanted.


    Hutil stomped his feet so angrily that he didn''t order an attack from the beginning to the end, and all his men were killed.


    Major Stewarthausen, who first launched a counterattack, is now in a daze. Obviously he only ordered a tentative counterattack, and suddenly it became a full counterattack.


    Fortunately, the enemy is also messed up, or else the enemy will seize the opportunity and give it back, he will become a laughing stock in the Austrian army.


    Not only they, but the Austrian officers who commanded the battle, were now caught in self-doubt.


    who am I?


    Where am i


    What next?


    ...


    The comedy victory had a huge impact on Hutier and others.


    Many people have deep doubts about their military command capabilities, and they no longer have the arrogance that has just come out of sight.


    In the evening, the soldiers of the rebel army chased back to the camp one after another.


    One of the best, with several human heads hanging around his waist, proudly shuttled around the camp as if to show off their bravery.


    Soldiers who had no gains chose to bow their heads to avoid evasion, as if they saw no one.


    Seeing a scene of barbarism, everyone in the headquarters was not very pretty.


    Older Hutier still needs to be more knowledgeable and calmly said: "Don''t be angry, these people with heads hanging around their waists should all be of tribe origin.


    It is their tradition to hang the enemy''s head on their body and prove their bravery.


    After spending a long time in Africa, you will get used to it all. The most savage is the cannibal tribe. If you are fortunate enough to see that scene, you will feel that this is nothing today.


    However, these were all things from earlier years, and these dangerous elements are no longer in Austrian Africa. Perhaps in the colonies of Britain, France and Portugal, there may still exist. "


    Hutier, who seemed calm, was actually hearsay. Even if he came a few years earlier than these people, he did not catch up with the colonial movement.


    The first person to slow down was Faginham. He saw a sigh and said slowly, "It''s a barbaric world, but this may be a good thing for our next task.


    It''s a pity that the main force of the French army was slipped away. To realize that their ammunition shortage is so serious, we launched an attack in advance. "


    ...


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 Chapter 803： Trade deficit

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    Failed to retain the main force of the French army, Hutier and others did not continue to pursue the interest of killing the Egyptian colonial army. After the battle was over, the eighth division immediately began the conscription campaign.


    In just one week, the establishment of the eighth division has tripled, and all the young and strong around it have been called out.


    Finally, there is a conscience. There are no real scholars who put men, women, children and children into the army as cannon fodder.


    The army followed the mighty advance of the Nile River, turned a blind eye to the cities along the way, and specially selected the plantations in the countryside to start.


    On the one hand, the manor was destroyed, and on the other hand, the enslaved Egyptians were recruited into the army to spread the idea of ??national independence.


    Relying on bullying and fearless play, the eighth division was smooth sailing and quickly expanded like a snowball.


    In contrast, the progress of the main force of the uprising is much worse. Unlike Hutier and others who left with a single vote, the top of the rebel army still pursued it.


    If you want to be a warlord, you will naturally have a lot of territory. Mahdi, the leader, could not bear the scene anymore, and all the major factions were sent to grab the ground.


    Even in order to grab the ground, he also fought. If the threat from the French was not present, it is estimated that the rebels would separate themselves.


    In order to unite the insurgents and fight against the French counterattack, Lieutenant General Gerrett has been on many occasions to coordinate the relations between the parties.


    However, the mess is still messy. The composition of the rebel army is too complicated, and internal contradictions are emerging one after another. It is only under the threat of the French that they have maintained an empty shelf of unity.


    Mahdi, the leader of the rebel army, was very dissatisfied with this situation. The fact that the Aswan Dam was blown up in front of him made his prestige fall within the rebel army.


    If it is not for the support of the British, it is still unknown whether he can sit firmly in the boss''s position.


    At this time, if he didn''t know that he was pitted by the British, Mahdi could not leave Heweiwei''s name in the original time and space.


    The fact once again proved that any pot can be memorized, but the black pot cannot be touched.


    In the name of cruelty, Mahdi is difficult to solicit the younger brother. Everyone really does not like this one who may betray their boss at any time.


    Affected by this, Thunders, the second character of the Uprising, took his own troops directly to the valley plains, preparing to sever the party.


    Mahdi could do nothing about it. Although he won the first round of the anti-siege war, his political reputation fell sharply.


    There is no physical restraint, and the uprising army, which is pulled up by personal prestige alone, is itself a loose alliance.


    Forced by frustration, Mahdi can only join the ranks of grabbing ground. This dissatisfied Lieutenant General Jarrett who wanted to use his skills to smash Huanglong.


    At the headquarters of the Uprising, Lieutenant General Jerette said, "You, the crisis has just begun, and it is far from the time to enjoy the fruits of victory.


    The French will not be willing to fail. It will not take long for them to make a comeback. At that time, we will not be confronted by the colony of the colony.


    You must have heard the name of the world ¡¯s first army. This was not blown out by the French, but shot out of the battlefield with one shot at a time.


    With a fluke, he won a victory, but the same tactics could not be used a second time. After the last time, the French could not go to the second time.


    In the future, we will face an unprecedented bitter battle. To gain an advantage in the next battle, we must first win here. "


    Looking at the position pointed by Lieutenant General Jarrett''s baton, it was no surprise that it was Cairo.


    This ancient city, with its political, economic and military values, is essential for the next battle of the Uprising.


    After winning Cairo, the uprising army had a frontline of independence from the French.


    A middle-aged man asked in doubt: "Had you, Lieutenant General, have the 8th Division set out for Cairo?"


    In his view, the French army in Cairo suffered heavy losses in the recent battle. It is now at the time when its strength is at its most empty, and it can''t stop the eighth division at all.


    Jarret shook his head: "Esson, you are too optimistic, Cairo is different from the small cities you encounter.


    In fact, the reason why the uprising troops went smoothly was that the French in these small cities were frightened and did not organize decent confrontation at all.


    Cairo is different. This is the center of Egypt. The French will definitely not give up.


    The news of the defeat on the front has been passed back, and the French who are left behind estimate that a new defense army has been organized at this moment.


    In the absence of heavy firepower, the eighth division wanted to seize the French guarding the city of Cairo, which is completely a fool''s dream. "


    Frankly speaking, Jarrett was still very satisfied with the eighth division commanded by the Austrians.


    Whether it is to destroy cotton plantations along the way, or go straight to the delta, it is in the interests of Britain.


    Judging from the current situation, Egypt''s cotton production capacity is destined to plummet this year, and it will be difficult to recover in the next few years.


    This is undoubtedly the biggest good news for British cotton spinning companies. The trade-offs, the shortage of raw materials from competitors and the decline in production capacity are undoubtedly the best time to seize the market.


    Although this was not planned by Jarrett, it did not prevent him from stopping this credit for himself.


    Politics also pays attention to equivalent exchange. As the leader of the Egyptian rebellion, after returning to China, they will naturally receive a return from domestic enterprises.


    It may be economic, or it may be political. In short, Lieutenant General Jerette made a big profit this time.


    Inspiring the rebels to attack Cairo is only part of Lieutenant General Geret''s plan. If possible, he most hopes that the rebel soldiers will be on the Suez Canal.


    It is best to block the navigation of the canal, and then the British Empire can use the opportunity to defend the canal to navigate and penetrate the forces into the Suez Canal area.


    ...


    The capital market is keen. Affected by the defeat in the Egyptian battlefield, the shares of Parisian textile companies plummeted, and many companies engaged in the operation of Egyptian plantations went bankrupt.


    Due to the storm, the Parisian stock market fell 11.4% overall in a short week, and the market value of billions of francs was evaporated.


    International cotton prices also experienced violent shocks. In the London cotton futures market, cotton prices surged by a third.


    Under this double blow, the French cotton textile industry ushered in the biggest winter.


    Affected by the reduction in the supply of raw materials, countless companies announced layoffs and production cuts. For a time, the social unemployment rate skyrocketed, and the French economy was again challenged.


    Despite preparations, Napoleon IV was like another world when all this happened.


    No matter how hard I feel in my heart, the problem will still be solved, otherwise a new round of economic crisis will break out.


    After the Paris Revolution, Napoleon IV was extremely vigilant about the economic crisis that might shake the foundation of his rule.


    "The domestic economy continues to deteriorate, what plan does the Ministry of Economy have?"


    After a little thought, the Minister of Economy Elsa replied cautiously: "This economic turmoil is mainly affected by the Egyptian rebellion, and the cotton production capacity has dropped significantly.


    Joining this year, North America suffered a drought, cotton production capacity has declined, and the rise in cotton prices in the international market is a foregone conclusion.


    The Ministry of Economy recommended that the government temporarily waive cotton import tariffs, reduce the cost of textile raw materials imports, and grant them low-interest loans to get through. "


    Is it possible to reduce the tariff?


    the answer is negative.


    Insufficient supply of cotton in the international market means that there must be companies that cannot purchase enough cotton.


    Capital cooperation is also about first-come-first-served basis. Capitalists engaged in cotton wholesale will definitely prefer to cooperate with reliable old customers at a similar price.


    Many supply cooperation relations have lasted for several years, or even decades, and it is simply not easy for latecomers to pry.


    Most of these enterprises are concentrated in Britain. As the rising star of the French cotton textile industry, more of them developed after occupying the cotton producing area of ??Egypt.


    Unless a high price can be bought, French textile companies will not be able to buy enough cotton in the international market.


    It is precisely because of all this that many companies have announced layoffs and production cuts in advance of the cotton reserves that have not been exhausted to cope with the subsequent crisis.


    Foreign Secretary Terence Burgin reminded: "It is not so simple, international cotton wholesalers are not fools, and with such a good opportunity, they cannot fail to do anything.


    If nothing goes wrong, they may use this as a threat, allowing us to permanently abolish cotton import duties. "


    Tariff barriers are also one of the main reasons why the French cotton plantation economy can develop.


    The high tariffs made the originally cheap cotton lose its competitiveness after entering the French market, and local plantation merchants made a fortune.


    Driven by interests, capitalists who have invested in cotton plantations in recent years are also increasing. The French have basically achieved cotton self-sufficiency.


    This damages the interests of overseas cotton growers and wholesalers, and everyone is desperate for this market.


    Normally there is nothing wrong with it. The power of France is not something that these interest groups can shake.


    But now it is different. There are problems in the French cotton supply chain, and we have to find a way from the international market.


    Economic Minister Elsa objected: "It is impossible to abolish cotton import tariffs. Without sufficient incentives, domestic capitalists will never put money into cotton plantations.


    Moreover, this is not just a cotton issue, but also involves other industries.


    Once compromised here, the subsequent calls for us to abolish tariffs will continue to emerge.


    In view of the domestic economic development, for a long period of time in the future, we must all adopt tariff barriers to protect domestic national industries. "


    This is a fact, which has been proved in the previous economic crisis. Participating in international competition, France is really not good now.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon: "Not only that, but our foreign exchange reserves have fallen sharply in recent times.


    Now it is necessary to purchase cotton in large quantities from the outside world, which will inevitably consume a lot of foreign exchange, and the foreign exchange reserves of the empire have fallen into a very dangerous position.


    As of now, our holdings are GBP 31.876 million, Aegis 65.423 million, plus other niche currencies, totaling approximately 1.78 billion francs. "


    Since the Paris Revolution shot, the French economy has been in a trade deficit for many years. Relying on tariff barriers, trade balance was finally achieved. Good days did not pass a few days, and now it is in a state of deficit.


    The long-term capital outflow is obviously not conducive to the development of the national economy. Finding ways to reverse the trade deficit has become a big problem for the French government.


    Economic Minister Elsa: "The Marquis is right. To restore the domestic economy, we must find ways to get rid of the trade deficit.


    Don''t think about increasing exports for a while, even if there are no tariff barriers, our industrial and commercial products are not competitive internationally.


    In a short period of time, the best way to solve a problem is to reduce foreign exchange expenditure.


    At present, the major commodities we import are: grain and coal.


    The local coal production is insufficient, and North Africa has not found a large coal mine. The only large coal mine that is in our hands is far from the Indo-China Peninsula.


    However, to meet the local needs, the production capacity is still not enough, and also have to bear high transportation costs, self-sufficiency is simply impossible.


    The only thing that can be found is food. Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco all have areas suitable for agricultural production. It is not a problem as long as they are developed to meet domestic needs.


    The rate of return on investment in food plantation is too low, capitalists will not participate, and can only focus on government investment.


    This is also a good thing. As long as we control this degree, we can ensure that food self-sufficiency is achieved without harming the interests of domestic farmers.


    Not only can it save a lot of foreign exchange expenses, it can also crack down on our competitors on the European continent and ensure food security. "


    Ever since the African farm plan was proposed, Elsa has become an advocate of this policy, constantly promoting its benefits.


    Of course, this is just the outside view. In fact, Elsa did this more often.


    Withdrawing from the free trade system also has advantages and disadvantages. While gaining benefits, it also needs to bear the drawbacks brought about by this policy.


    You restrict me, I naturally want to restrict you. Affected by high tariffs, French industrial and commercial exports fell sharply.


    This is only a small problem. With the protection of trade, international competitors are driven away. The share left by the local market is enough for capitalists to make up for the loss.


    But is France still a big importer of industrial raw materials?


    The strategy of the Great Development of Africa that year was one of the measures that the French government wanted to get rid of its dependence on the outside world.


    Although the development of North Africa has been slow because of insufficient funding, it can be considered successful in terms of results.


    For many cash crops, including cotton, France has basically achieved self-sufficiency. Even if it fails to be self-sufficient, the demand for imports has also decreased.


    However, this is not enough. Not all resources are able to make blood on their own, and coal and food are still flawed.


    Elsa cannot do anything about non-renewable coal. Faced with the trade deficit, he can only start by choosing food that can be resolved.


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 Chapter 804： Crisis is always accompanied by opportunity

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    Since receiving the news that the French government intends to start the "colonial farm plan", the Vienna government has been tense.


    Today, agriculture is still the most important pillar industry in Austria, absorbing the most employed people.


    The international food market has limited capacity. If it were not for Austria to convene the International Agricultural Summit, which led to the establishment of the International Agricultural Products Export Alliance, the major food producing countries together controlled the export volume, and jointly set food sales prices to avoid vicious competition, and everyone does not have a good day now. .


    However, all of this is based on the premise that grain supply and demand are basically balanced. Any country that raises grain production capacity will cause market shocks.


    Franz: "How many French colonies are suitable for agricultural development?"


    Colonial Minister Stephen replied: "According to the data collected by the Ministry of Colonization, French Africa alone has millions of square kilometers of arable land that can be developed and utilized, and there are about 500,000 square kilometers of fertile soil suitable for agricultural production.


    Mainly distributed in French Algeria 210,000 square kilometers, French Morocco 120,000 square kilometers, French Tunis 40,000 square kilometers, French Egypt 60,000 square kilometers ... "


    The natural environment and territory of this era are different from those of later generations, and it is inevitable that there will be discrepancies in the area of ??cultivated land.


    For example: Tunisia is divided between Britain and France, Morocco is also full of British, French and Western forces, and French Egypt also includes half of Sudan.


    Hearing this answer, everyone''s expression became more dignified.


    In so many places, the French can be self-sufficient even if they develop one third or even one fifth of the total development.


    The desert empire is not all desert. French Africa alone has so much fertile soil. If other colonies of the French overseas are counted, it is estimated that this number can double.


    In the interests of Franz, the Indochina Peninsula is very suitable for the development of agriculture. Although it is a little farther, the French have tax barriers.


    With so much land, any part of development can cause a devastating blow to the international food market.


    The French do not need to go out to **** the international market, just to achieve domestic self-sufficiency is enough to crash the international food market.


    Knowing to know, the Vienna government is powerless now. The French developed their own land, and Austria had no reason to interfere.


    After pondering for a while, Franz said slowly: "This is a matter of time. No major country is willing to be constrained by its strategic security, and the French are no exception.


    Even if it is not profitable to invest in farms in the colonies, as long as food self-sufficiency can be ensured and foreign exchange losses can be reduced, the economy will make a profit.


    Only the French can stop the French now. Agricultural investment does not pay off in a short time.


    Reclamation of wasteland, construction of water conservancy projects, and roads all require a large amount of upfront investment.


    Capitalists are certainly not willing to invest. The colonial farm development plan can only be paid by the French government.


    Judging from the current situation, the French government is far less affluent and can easily withdraw the money for agricultural development. In the short term, the funds they invest in agriculture are still limited.


    For at least three to five years, we need not worry about the collapse of the international food market. In such a long time, many things can already be done. "


    Opening up wasteland is not just about talking about it. Perhaps it is very simple to open up a piece of farmland, burn down trees and weeds with a fire, and then flatten the land.


    Except for a few areas with excellent natural conditions and sufficient water resources, most areas need to build water conservancy.


    Growing food is not the end. If it cannot be shipped out for sale, even the piles of grain will not have any value.


    Taking all factors into consideration, three to five years are already very optimistic. It is estimated that the coastal areas can produce some results, and the inland areas may not be able to be developed in ten or eight years.


    There is a buffer time, which does not make everyone optimistic. Disasters will still erupt, it''s just a matter of time.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg proposed: "This is no longer a matter for our family. Perhaps the news will be poked out and the effect will be better.


    If you can pull all the member countries of the Agricultural Export Union and put pressure on the French together, there may be unexpected gains. "


    There is no doubt that the pressure is mainly on Russia and Austria, and other members of the alliance will be able to wave their flags.


    Forcing the French to retreat, although they are all happy. However, it is unlikely that if it is compromised so easily, France will not be able to mix on the European continent.


    Prime Minister Carl shook his head: "It''s not necessary, this kind of thing can''t be kept secret. As soon as the French colonial farm plan is started, everyone will know.


    If international food prices collapse immediately, then we are indeed the biggest victims, but is this not a buffer for a few years?


    Although the local grain production capacity is still growing, this increase is only less than 1.5%, while the growth rate of grain consumption in the domestic market is as high as 4.7%.


    If the development plan of the Near East is not initiated, the grain production capacity in the future may continue to grow. Perhaps in less than ten years, our grain production capacity will only be enough to meet the local needs.


    At present, most of the raw grains we export are imported from the Russians. If the overcapacity of grains appears again, it will not be enough to lower the purchase price of raw grains and pass on the losses.


    A strong Russian empire does not serve our interests, and it is precisely the French who use the French to interrupt the development of the Russians.


    If possible, it is best to include the British.


    Both Britain and France have implemented a grain self-sufficiency plan, and the international grain import market can shrink by half, giving everyone a good feel of the power of the agricultural crisis. "


    The large growth rate of food consumption is caused by many reasons. The most direct reason is the population growth, which has increased food consumption.


    Secondly, people''s living standards are increasing day by day, and everyone''s consumption level is also increasing. The most typical is the rapid increase in meat consumption.


    Affected by this, the food used for feed is also growing at a rapid rate, with an annual growth rate of more than 5%.


    Finally, there is an increase in industrial grain, including many industries such as medicine, chemical industry, alcohol, starch, etc., the demand for grain is continuously increasing.


    The rapid growth of demand does not mean that the production capacity can also grow rapidly. In fact, since the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, the Vienna government has been encouraging the cultivation of cash crops.


    It''s not that Franz doesn''t know the importance of food, but Austria really has no shortage of food. The consequence of continuing to increase production capacity is that the valleys hurt farmers and even rot directly into the ground.


    Otherwise, the establishment of an agricultural export alliance is estimated to be still in the agricultural crisis, and everyone poured milk into the river together.


    Of course, attracting Russians is also one of the reasons.


    More than ninety percent of the grain exported by the Russian Empire every year flows into Austria. After nearly half of the grain is processed, it is finally returned to Russia for sale.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance can continue, and the non-governmental relations have always been friendly, which is essentially based on interests.


    Generally speaking, the alliance of interests is often the most stable, but the relationship between Russia and Austria is an exception.


    If one day the Russians completed the industrial revolution and the local processing industry developed, the grain interest chain would be broken.


    However, this is a matter of the future, and there is no need to worry in a short time.


    In the context of imperfect infrastructure, the noble lords of the Tsarist government still like to be the mine bosses and big landowners of drought and flood protection, and they are not keen on industries with great risks.


    Franz knew that these were just superficial reasons. Ten years later, the Near East development plan should also be almost completed, and Austria ¡¯s real trend is now complete.


    By that time, the German reunification process should also be on the agenda. The Vienna government will not do anything to break the situation and pull hatred.


    Austria does not have the ability to single out the European world. It is very necessary to provoke relations between European countries.


    The French colonial development plan did damage the interests of Austria, but compared with the national strategy, the temporary loss is still acceptable.


    Leading the situation to encourage the British to join in, it seems that Britain and France have achieved food self-sufficiency, national strategic security is no longer restricted, and in fact, they have stood on the opposite side of the Russians.


    The Russian cheese was touched, which involved the interests of tens of millions of people. Even if the tsarist government wanted to stand with Britain and France, the Russian people would not agree.


    The odds of losing with one enemy and three are too high, with one enemy two, two enemy two, or simply one-on-one, the chances of winning are greatly increased.


    As a mature monarch, Franz still feels that he can not fight, it is better not to fight.


    "The Prime Minister is right. The French want to develop a colony. We simply cannot stop it, and there is no need to stop it.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs looks like this to let the outside world know that we are very dissatisfied, and it is best to let the British feel that the French have hit our weakness.


    Induce the London government to join in, artificially creating the worst agricultural crisis and creating opportunities for our next strategy. "


    The agricultural crisis is not fun. If it happens, the grain exporting countries will certainly suffer huge losses, and neither the British nor the French will be easy.


    Fortunately for the French, regarding the protection of tax barriers, the Paris government will not let domestic food prices collapse.


    The British are in trouble. Free trade has always been a double-edged sword. While enjoying the benefits of free trade, it must also bear the negative effects it brings.


    In the style of the British, once the agricultural crisis broke out, all of the previous investment would be lost, and the gangsters in Congress would order the government to stop losses.


    The key to consuming money and money is political instability, which can delay the decision-making time of the British government, which is very beneficial to Austria''s next plan.


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 Chapter 805： Not easy

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    Perhaps out of disgusting Austria, the French ranch plan was not kept secret, and the news was released to the outside world shortly after the Paris government made its decision.


    This is understandable. At this moment, the 8th Division of the Uprising Army led by Hutier and others has swelled to 80,000, and it will break through the 100,000 mark.


    Regardless of the combat effectiveness, the destructive French have already learned. This unit of Uzbekistan forces has only done two things along the way: madly expanding troops and looting the manor.


    Hutier and others have given full play to the style of bullying and fear. The French guard against the dead cities without touching them, and select the weak villages and small towns to start.


    Even if most soldiers are holding cold weapons and relying on the advantages of human sea tactics, that is all the way.


    In fact, many times there is no need to attack, looking at the number of rebels, the defenders along the way all fled the wind.


    It is not that there is no common sense resistance, mainly because the military disadvantage is too serious, there are too few French soldiers in small towns, and the Egyptians are not reliable.


    Concentrating troops to garrison large cities is the best choice. Generally speaking, as long as there are more than 1,000 French soldiers, the 8th Division will not touch the nails.


    The death knell does not make any sense, nor did it come to fight the world. Direct waves are enough. The rebels in the rear do the job.


    With the eighth division interspersed, the French troops in the Egyptian region also lost the opportunity to regroup and had to fight each other.


    After all, there are few French soldiers who can fight. Most of the troops are colonial troops. It is okay to defend the city. It is better than going out to fight in the field.


    The French government was naturally uncomfortable after so much turmoil. In the spirit of my discomfort, you don''t want to think better, the French will show their cards directly.


    Then all agricultural stocks began to plummet. A group of self-righteous experts and scholars have sprung up to sing down the agricultural stocks, and some even directly believe that a new round of agricultural crisis is in sight.


    Well, this time they were right. For a long period of time in the future, enterprises engaged in agricultural production will not have a better life. It may be more appropriate to describe it every day.


    Even if the Chinese do not come to this wave, the agricultural crisis will still erupt. With the continuous development of fertilizer technology, excess grain production capacity is an inevitable trend.


    Even if grain exporting countries like Austria do not promote industrial fertilizer technology, those grain importing countries will promote it.


    Although it is not as rapid as a few-fold increase in the use of chemical fertilizers in later generations, it is still possible to increase the output by tens of percent.


    The grain production capacity can increase substantially, but the grain demand in the market cannot soar so much in a year.


    Phosphate fertilizer has been born and has been used on a large scale; potash fertilizer has been born in the laboratory of the Royal Academy of Sciences. It is not promoted to maintain the stability of food prices.


    As for the ammonia fertilizer and compound fertilizer behind, there is no shadow yet. Human needs are the source of power for technological advancement, and Austria is now one of insufficient power.


    In order to make more profits in the export of agricultural products, Franz is not very active in the research of chemical fertilizer technology to increase food production capacity on a large scale.


    For many admirers of green food in later generations, perhaps this is the best era. Pure green food that does not use fertilizers and pesticides is everywhere.


    Affected by the French ranch plan, the world ¡¯s major grain exporters have panic to varying degrees.


    ...


    Saint Petersburg, as the world''s largest exporter of raw grain, the Tsarist government is undoubtedly the most troublesome.


    Alexander III experienced the agricultural crisis in person. It was in the last crisis that the tsarist government panicked and foolishly ran to sign the infamous grain-for-loan agreement with the British.


    This is one of the few black histories of Alexander II. He was vacillated by the British and joined the British pound-the golden system.


    Even if it finally depends on the British account, the Russian Empire still lost tens of millions of rubles, and the political losses were incalculable.


    After one lesson, Alexander III realized the importance of agriculture to Russia and paid special attention to changes in the international food market.


    "What do you think of the ranch plan announced by the French?"


    Agriculture Minister Balsack said bitterly: "This is terrible. At present, the countries and regions in Europe that need a lot of food imports are mainly Britain, North Germany and Italy.


    The remaining countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, although they are also food importers, have very limited demand, not adding up to 10%.


    If the French food self-sufficiency plan is successful, the international grain export market will shrink by at least one fifth.


    Without this part of the market, a new round of overcapacity in grain is destined to break out in Europe.


    As the largest raw grain exporter in Europe, once this happens, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and even a new wave of peasant bankruptcy will erupt. "


    Alexander III frowned, and everyone knew that he wanted a solution, not a complaint here.


    "Is there a way to avoid the worst?"


    Alexander III asked.


    Unfortunately, it is easy to see the problem, but difficult to solve the problem. This is the general trend, and it cannot be resolved only by personal ability.


    Ballshak shook his head: "The international market is shrinking. This is not something that the Ministry of Agriculture can control.


    If possible, it is best to use diplomacy to make the French give up the ranch plan. "


    Playing football, the Ministry of Agriculture has no way to deal with the agricultural crisis and has to hope in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    "This is impossible!


    The French have withdrawn from the free trade system, and even if international food prices fall to the bottom, they can also adopt tariff barriers to protect the domestic market from shocks.


    Having achieved food self-sufficiency, the French government can save a lot of foreign exchange expenditures every year and reverse the current trade deficit. I really can''t think of a reason for the French to give up.


    Rather than expecting the French to enter the water and abandon the plan of the big farm, it is better to start thinking of ways to reduce food production capacity or expand market demand. "


    Faced with the kicked ball, Foreign Secretary Oscar Jimenez responded without hesitation.


    Both Russia and Austria are French competitors on the European continent. While fighting against the competitors, they can also obtain generous profits. The French government has no reason not to do so.


    Not to mention the pressure from the Russians in the past, even if the European countries pressure together, the French will not give up.


    Agriculture Secretary Paul Shakyi''s rhetoric refused: "There are as many as 50 to 60 million people engaged in agricultural production in China. It is simply impossible for so many people to reduce production capacity together.


    Expanding the market is a joke. Hasn''t the domestic food demand market expanded?


    However, with the expansion of the market, our grain production capacity is also increasing at the same time, even faster.


    This is still based on the premise that domestic agricultural production technology is backward. If the latest agricultural production technology is adopted, domestic food production capacity can be increased by one third.


    If, after considering the increase in grain production capacity, no market is found, the Ministry of Agriculture has long promoted new technologies. "


    Although the words were not very pleasant, Alexander III knew that this was true, and it was unrealistic to cut production capacity and expand the market.


    "Once the French plan is completed, Austria will also suffer heavy losses. What is the Vienna government going to do?" Alexander III asked expectantly


    There is nothing embarrassing. If you ca n¡¯t handle it yourself, you can learn from others. The worst part is that others do n¡¯t know what to do.


    After hesitating for a while, Balsack replied: "Your Majesty, the situation in Austria is different from ours.


    It is also a big grain exporter, but Austria mainly exports finished grain and by-products, and its ability to resist risks is stronger than ours.


    As early as 1884, the trade volume of agricultural and sideline products and food industry products exported by Austria accounted for 47.9% of the total export of agricultural products, and this proportion is still increasing.


    The food price plummeted, and the impact on canned food, biscuits, snacks, and industrial chemical products was not great. Even because the production cost was reduced, profits would increase further.


    The direct impact is mainly on the sale of finished grain, such as: flour, potato flour ...


    After the price of grain falls, it will spread to the retail market. For a while, processing companies can lower the price of grain purchases and pass on their own risks ... "


    Seeing the tsar''s face getting more and more ugly, Paul Shaq''s voice was getting smaller and smaller, until he finally shut up.


    It was normal for Alexander III to be unhappy. He had thought that someone was unlucky with him, but he did not expect others to be ready to retreat.


    Once Austrian companies lowered grain purchase prices, most of the losses fell to the Russian Empire, and they could not refuse.


    After all, during the agricultural crisis, it is lucky to be able to sell it, and if you are unlucky, you can only pile up in the warehouse and wait for mold.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Chancellor of the Exchequer Alisher Gulov deliberately digressed: "No matter how the losses are passed on, Austrian agriculture will be hit, it is nothing more than a matter of size.


    Judging from Austria''s agricultural volume, even a drop of one percentage point is enough to hurt the Vienna government.


    Once the agricultural crisis breaks out, even if their industrial chain is perfected, it will also suffer heavy losses. The Vienna government cannot fail to take action.


    Now there is no movement, it is estimated that they have also been stunned by the sudden action of the French, and I don''t know how to deal with it for a while. "


    After listening to this explanation, Alexander III''s expression slightly eased. It ¡¯s nice to be accompanied by someone, and it ¡¯s too bad to be alone.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays close attention to Austria''s developments and will report to me any changes."


    ...


    Didn''t let Alexander III wait so long.


    On June 11, 1885, Austria sent invitations to agricultural exporters such as Russia, Denmark, Argentina, the United States of America, and Brazil to prepare for the third agricultural summit in Vienna next March.


    This result has relieved many people. It''s good to have some movement, the most feared thing is that there is no response.


    The French ¡¯s ranch strategy is currently just a plan, to be precise, an intention, not even a specific plan.


    If you want to implement it, it is not a day or two. Not to mention, the site selection is not something that can be tossed out within a month or two.


    After the agricultural experts have selected the location and completed the preliminary design plan, it is estimated that it is too late to level the land, and this year will pass.


    Time is still sufficient, so do n¡¯t worry. There are still years before the threat becomes a threat.


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    Affected by the French ranch plan, British experts and scholars have also advocated the "grain self-sufficiency strategy" and suggested that the government open up grain warehouses belonging to Britain in overseas colonies.


    Unlike the French, the British have too many options. With the advantages of the Royal Navy, in essence, Britain does not have to worry about food issues.


    Whether it is a coalition country in North America, or Argentina and Brazil in South America, it is the granary of Britain.


    Even New Zealand, Australia, Canada and other regions that have just been developed have the potential to become imperial granaries.


    It''s really not enough. Squeezing from India is enough.


    Anyway, the population of the British Isles is so small, the local can provide 70% of its own food, and the remaining millions of people have the problem of eating for John Bull.


    No matter how high Britain ¡¯s food security is, it does not prevent experts and scholars from bragging. As long as the money is in place, there is nothing left to do.


    In terms of pounds, experts quickly listed a lot of reasons. Even the Irish famine, which was ashamed of seeing people, was taken out and talked about.


    The government hasn''t responded yet, and the civilians panicked first. I do n¡¯t know which unscrupulous capitalists are spreading rumors, claiming that Russia and Austria have suffered drought, and the autumn grains in the second half of the year have failed.


    Someone has believed such a ridiculous rumor, not one or two, because food prices have really risen.


    As a lawyer, Bill''s knowledge is much stronger than ordinary people, without being affected by rumors, he ran to buy food.


    "Sir, in recent times, there has been a crazy drought in Eastern Europe. Russia and Austria have suffered a fall in grain this year, and the price of food in London has risen slightly.


    In order to reduce expenses, it is recommended that you hoard a batch of food first. If you have sufficient funds, you can reserve more and wait for the grain price to rise before selling it. "


    Butler''s reminder did not shake Bill''s judgment. What kind of drought can make Russia and Austria lose all their food?


    You have to know that this is June, and it didn''t take long for the grain to grow, and there is still a long time before the harvest of autumn grain.


    Even if there is no rain in the first half of the year, as long as there is enough rain in the back, most of the crops can be kept.


    If the grains of the Russian-Austrian League were in absolute failure, the international grain prices would be skyrocketing.


    A slight increase?


    If you do not increase it three or five times, you will be sorry for the conscience of the capitalists.


    Bill smiled and said: "These are all rumors, and only ignorant idiots will believe. If the grains of Russia and Austria fail, they will have stopped exporting grain.


    Without Russian and Austrian food, the international food market will be paralyzed. The most sensitive futures markets have not responded, so there is nothing to worry about. "


    This is a fact, and the futures market is indeed the most sensitive. On the contrary, there are signs of a drop in grain production capacity, and the dealers will not give up the hype.


    "Yes, sir. I also think that the Russian-Austrian food harvest is impossible, but the drought may be true.


    Just yesterday, the London Daily also reproduced a drought-resistance plan of the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture. If there was no drought, such a plan would never appear.


    With the credibility of the London Daily, they should not lie on such news. The futures market did not respond, it is likely that the dealer concealed the news. "


    After listening to the butler''s explanation, Bill suddenly believed three points. After all, the futures market is too heavily manipulated by market makers, and many times it goes up or down. It is really not determined by the market.


    After hesitating for a while, Bill made a decision: "Then buy a batch of grain first, but you don''t have to go to the grain store to buy it. I will contact the wholesaler directly."


    ...


    There are still many people who make similar decisions in the spirit of "believing in what is better than believing in nothing".


    Anyway, food is a necessity of life, even if the price does not rise in the later period, it is still reserved to eat slowly.


    It is better than not being prepared, and waits for food prices to surge before buying food.


    Affected by the panic buying trend, London''s food prices have been bullish all the way, and affected by this price increase, more and more people have joined the food grab team.


    In the prime minister''s mansion of Downing Street, the intensified rush to grab grain has made Prime Minister Gladstone nervous.


    The people take food as the sky, and it is universal in ancient and modern times.


    Just a rumor can raise British food prices, enough to prove that Britain ¡¯s food security is not so stable.


    Gladstone: "For the most recent period, people have advocated food self-sufficiency and domestic food prices have continued to rise. What do you think?"


    How to see, sit and watch.


    Everyone present clearly understood that the French were working on a ranch project. A group of people who wanted to profit from it manipulated public opinion behind the scenes and created panic artificially.


    Minister of Agriculture Dies Barrerus: "The government has arranged to refute the rumor, but it has had little effect temporarily. After a while, the domestic grain prices will stabilize.


    From this volatility, we have also confirmed our food security from the side. It has been affected too much by outsiders and is not as stable as we thought.


    Fortunately, this time it was just a rumor. If Russia and Austria really suffered a drought, the consequences would be serious.


    In terms of safety, the French food self-sufficiency plan is still very worthy of our emulation. "


    Regardless of whether or not money can be made, once the agricultural self-sufficiency program is launched, the Ministry of Agriculture ¡¯s voice in the government will increase greatly.


    As one of the vested interests, Diess Barrerus could not object.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers warned: "We are not the same as the French. A strategic plan that works in France may not work in Britain.


    The French are not in the free trade system. They are engaged in food self-sufficiency programs and can rely on tariff barrier protection. This investment is still guaranteed.


    Judging from the current situation, a decline in international food prices is inevitable, and future market competition will be fierce.


    If we follow suit, we must compete directly with the world ¡¯s major grain-producing countries, and perhaps even the cost of growing grain will not be sold.


    From an economic perspective, this is an investment destined to lose money. The domestic market turmoil is only temporary and will soon recover.


    There are too many places where Britain can import food. With the Royal Navy there, there is no need to worry about being blocked. "


    While enjoying the benefits of the free trade system, Britain must also be subject to the free trade system.


    In normal times, nothing is bad. Anyway, Britain imports industrial raw materials and food, and these essential goods do not need tariff barriers at all.


    If you want to achieve food self-sufficiency, you will not be able to compete directly with the major food-producing countries, or to fight price wars.


    Whatever you think, you know that growing food in a colony will cost more to produce than other food exporting countries.


    Losing money and shouting, at most gaining a reputation for food self-sufficiency, has little effect on the growth of the British Empire.


    Foreign Minister George retorted: "In the economy, we may lose money, but the politics is different.


    Judging from the performance of the French, they are gradually losing their power to check and balance Austria, and the European balance is being broken.


    The French agricultural plan seems to be just to ensure its own food security, but it is also a retaliation against Austria.


    If we follow up, the international food market will shrink by half. Affected by this, countries that rely on food exports will be hit hard.


    As the world''s largest exporter of agricultural products, Austria is the first to bear the brunt, which helps to balance the strength comparison between France and Austria. "


    Whoever is strong will suppress it. This is the foreign policy of the British government that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Now it is Austria ¡¯s turn.


    The more questions considered, the harder it was for Prime Minister Gladstone to make a decision. This is not just a question of money, it also involves the political changes in the European Union of the British government.


    After hesitating for a while, Gladstone asked, "Did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consider the reaction of the Russians?"


    This is not a problem to suppress one, but to suppress two big powers at the same time, Russia and Austria are in a group, and it is an invincible combination on the world island.


    In case of anxiety, people use the war to divert the crisis, regardless of going straight to India, then it will be fun.


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "The Russian-Austrian alliance has continued for three generations, and the interests of the two countries have long been intertwined for nearly a century.


    We have also put a lot of effort into breaking up this alliance, but now the two countries are still standing together.


    How about the diplomatic tactics of the Habsburg dynasty, just look through the history book. Franz is the leader of all monarchs in the past, and it is simply unrealistic to isolate Austria.


    The Russian-Austrian League cannot be separated for a while, and since the Russians expanded into Central Asia, they have been our enemies and offended.


    After the international food market has shrunk, Russia and Austria will diverge because of their interests in order to compete for the market.


    Even if the alliance becomes more consolidated, the situation will not be worse than it is now. "


    Threatening India?


    Without action, Russia and Austria will not threaten India? In George''s view anyway, powerhouses close to India are hidden dangers.


    No way, the crisis awareness of marine civilization is so strong. Rather than facing the powerful Russia-Austria, it is better to face the weakened Russia-Austria.


    As long as the gold owner of Austria has no money, the poor Russians will not be able to toss. As for Austria, isn''t there still French control?


    Although France''s economy is not good, everyone still has no doubt about the combat effectiveness of the French army.


    If there weren''t such a big boss, the British would have fallen asleep, and now Austria can be much more powerful than the German Empire during the same period in history.


    After hesitating for a while, Gladstone, a politically-minded man, decided to play football.


    "The agricultural self-sufficiency plan involved tens of millions of pounds of investment. It was too hasty for us to make decisions alone.


    The Ministry of Agriculture prepares a plan and submits it to Parliament for consideration. "


    ...


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 Chapter 807： Enemies and friends are inseparable

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    Although the British government did not follow up directly, they entered the parliamentary noisy mode, which scared many people.


    A little bit politically aware knows who this is for.


    Once the British and French food consumption markets are lost, Austria ¡¯s total exports will drop by one-sixth.


    Agriculture-led Russians are even more miserable. It is God''s blessing to keep half of trade exports.


    Under the fierce market competition, Russian agriculture with backward productivity will directly lose its market competitiveness because of the relationship between production costs.


    However, the Tsarist government did not dare to promote new agricultural technology, because the production capacity does not equal the income, the grain cannot be sold, and even the highest output is in vain.


    Even the industrial upgrading, the tsarist government did not dare to engage, which is similar to Austria in the last agricultural crisis.


    Limited by the level of domestic economic development, Franz must take a little time to develop animal husbandry, for fear of overcapacity in animal husbandry again.


    The development of Austria''s animal husbandry industry has only recently emerged in the last two or three years. The main reason is that because of economic development, people''s purchasing power has increased.


    There is market demand first, and then there is commodity production. This order must not be reversed, otherwise there will be a mess.


    The tsarist government was in a hurry, and the Vienna government was in a hurry. It''s just that the Russians are really anxious. The Vienna government is just doing it.


    Diplomatic slogans shook the ground, the government''s operations were fierce for a while, but the actual effect was 0.5, which seemed like it was in a mess.


    For example: After the French announced the ranch plan, the Vienna government announced that it would suspend the qualification examination and approval of agricultural product processing enterprises.


    Upon learning that the British parliament began to discuss whether to follow up, the Vienna government once again issued a notice on agricultural transformation, suggesting that the public reduce the area of ??food cultivation in order to respond to the agricultural crisis.


    The immediate sequela is that the stock prices of domestic agricultural companies have plummeted, and even some food production companies with little influence have also been implicated.


    Of course, not long after the economic crisis passed, the current stock price is not high, and it will not fall anywhere.


    To put it bluntly, the French have only announced a plan. The specific implementation of the plan has not yet been understood by the Paris government.


    Capitalists refuse to invest, and they have to buy and sell at the government''s own expense, but it''s not that simple.


    Everyone has no experience on how to operate. The government directly sends officials to manage, which will greatly increase the administrative cost, and corruption is also a big problem.


    If in the end the sky-high price of grain is made and the people can''t afford it, it will be in trouble.


    Contracting to the capitalists may seem simple, but the problem is the capitalist ¡¯s ethics, which is really hard to reassure.


    Taking an empty shell project, cheating the government''s subsidies, and finally importing cheap grain from abroad to fill the pit, the Paris government is in the wrong.


    Supervision is simple to say, but the problem is that the farm was built in a colony. Although the French government manages it directly, the distant place of the emperor is destined to have insufficient control of the central government.


    In addition to management issues, the indigenous people in the colony are also a headache. French Africa is not Austrian Africa, most of the land is owned.


    You ca n¡¯t avoid it. You ca n¡¯t keep the farms in deserted deserts, right?


    Desert agriculture is still in the research stage in the 21st century, and the French can''t open it this year.


    Direct deportation will not work either, and a bad colony will have to smoke again. With the lessons learned from the Egyptian rebellion, the French government had to be cautious.


    After all, the indigenous rebels are easy to deal with, and the indigenous rebels with external support are different. If there were several more Egyptian rebellions, the French government would have no money for a ranch project.


    So many problems need to be considered. If a operation is not good, the French ranch plan will become a laughing stock.


    Not to mention the British, as anyone who knows a little about the British Parliament knows that it is possible to unify opinions in a year and a half, and that is to play at a super level.


    This kind of grand strategy is possible after three years and five years. Especially the major food-producing countries have already mobilized their own forces to lobby the British Parliament.


    Many people are still looking forward to a comeback, and some even believe that Britain and France are just selling prices and using the "grain self-sufficiency plan" to force Russia and Austria to make concessions in international politics.


    Many people support this statement, including many within the UK and France, many people think so.


    Vienna Palace, with the advent of the British and French "grain self-sufficiency plan", Franz also felt the pressure.


    From the private sector to the government, there is a call to negotiate disputes with Britain and France.


    After all, this is a confidential plan, except for a few high-level people, who know nothing about it, and this kind of thing is almost inevitable.


    Affected by this, on August 16, 1885, the government of Vienna also paid a note to the British and French envoys in Austria and conducted an in-depth communication.


    After the Vienna government deliberately revealed a hint of compromise and concession, it thought that it had found the English and French weaknesses of Austria, and naturally the lion opened his mouth.


    Then there is no more, no talk, no talk. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vienna is in a state of anxiety and paddling. It has done a lot of work, and it is still tough in the actual negotiations.


    Franz had trouble channeling: "Russians will withdraw from the free trade system, is the news certain?"


    The French have withdrawn from the free trade system, and the United States has also withdrawn from the free trade system. If the Russians withdraw from the free trade system, it is estimated that this thing will be dead.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg nodded: "To be precise, the Russians are only showing signs of withdrawal, and may also be the guise of the tsarist government.


    Yesterday afternoon, Alexander III summoned the British Minister in Russia and conducted a business on Britain''s food self-sufficiency plan, which ended in displeasure.


    This morning, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note to Britain, warning the London government not to play with fire, accusing the British of food self-sufficiency plan that seriously damaged the free trade system.


    If the British do not abandon the food self-sufficiency plan, then the Russian Empire will impose trade sanctions on Britain. "


    It may be possible to undermine the free trade system. Anyway, it depends on who stands.


    Theoretically, as long as the British did not raise tariffs and resorted to political means to suppress competitors, but adopted fair competition to achieve a food self-sufficiency plan, that would be in keeping with the spirit of free trade.


    Of course, criticizing the British government for investing in agriculture and interfering with the normal development of the market violates the "freedom" principle, which is justified.


    After all, Britain advertises "absolute freedom", and you must be responsible for what you say.


    But on this issue, the Russians can say that Austria has no say.


    From the beginning to the end, Franz never said anything about this issue. It ¡¯s not that it ¡¯s not obvious that the problem is that Austria has gone too far.


    Is n¡¯t it just a state-owned farm? Are there too few things in Austria? Really thought that during the last agricultural crisis, Austria''s grain production capacity dropped rapidly, that is, the people voluntarily reduced the grain planting area?


    too naive!


    Tens of millions of farmers, at most one-tenth of those under the government''s call, cut some of their production capacity, and the rest is still how to do it and how to continue it.


    It ¡¯s not a question of not being obedient. The key is not to grow food. What are they allowed to grow?


    Economic crops are simple to say, but that also requires technology. If you don''t sow the seeds, you will definitely gain something.


    Food prices will fall at most. If you ca n¡¯t sell them, you can keep your own food or feed the animals.


    Cash crops, once they are judged by mistakes and cannot be sold, they can only be rotten.


    The encouragement and promotion of the government also promoted the cultivation of vegetables in the surrounding areas of the city.


    It ¡¯s not a question you want or not. The key point is that Austria is a market economy, not a planned economy, and the government does not know the demand for every cash crop on the market.


    Rather than handing over decision-making power to the bureaucracy and making it resentful, Franz would rather let the people continue to grow food.


    The big problem of adjusting production capacity is to be handed over to state-owned farms. I really don''t know what to plant, and the big deal is to let the land fallow for a few more years.


    After thinking for a while, Franz asked: "What is the chance of the British compromising?"


    It was not easy to flick the British to the edge of the cliff, and they nearly kicked them off the door. Franz didn''t want the British to be pulled back again.


    Others do not know that as long as the British start the food self-sufficiency plan, they will start a long-term loss mode, which is even worse than the French.


    Restricted by the free trade system, Britain must import the food of all countries equally, and continue the low tariffs that are now almost zero.


    This means that it is impossible for Britain to support a younger brother as a granary and push Austrian agricultural products out of the market.


    Opening a farm in a colony seems to be no difficulty for the British, but in fact the cost is not low.


    The first is the population. Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other regions are all typical of a large area with few people.


    Even mechanical agriculture requires a lot of labor. At least before the construction of water conservancy projects and the improvement of road traffic, the demand for labor cannot be low.


    From the domestic recruitment of labor, the labor cost alone is enough to make the British government hurt and amortize the cost of food production, which is absolutely sky-high.


    Without barriers, the more this kind of food is grown, the more you lose. It is estimated that after a few years of compensation, the British people will realize that there is no ¡°money way¡± to grow food.


    When the opposition party comes to power, it will cut off this money-losing strategy and leave a bunch of bad projects to prove the incompetence of the previous government.


    Of course, India has a large population and fertile land, which is very suitable for agricultural production; the problem is that there are too many Indians. It is a problem to develop agriculture here and feed the locals.


    It is estimated that the food produced will be eaten up without waiting for domestic support. It is not impossible to give priority to satisfying the country. The key is that you are very hungry, and you have to rebel.


    The planting of cotton in the front caused a major uprising, and now there are two newly moved neighbors in Russia and Austria. At this time, the British government will not dare to toss about.


    After pondering for a while, Weisenberg replied slowly: "Half to half!"


    Although the Russian market looks large, the actual purchasing power is very limited. This limited market is still occupied by nearly 70% of us, and the British only get some cold soup.


    Even if the Russian market is lost, the total foreign export trade of the British will fall by at most one or two percentage points. This fluctuation is still affordable for the British.


    But the British government is not keen on the food self-sufficiency plan. Gladstone handed over the choice to the Parliament. The cabinet did not even indicate its position, which is enough to explain this. "


    This answer is equal to no, half to half, which is not so much an analysis and judgment as it is a gambling.


    I have to admit that although the Russian''s method was a little rough, the effect was very good.


    The tsarist government gave the British half the chance of giving up. Under normal circumstances, Austria makes a little effort, and finally the British Parliament vetoed, or shelved the bill indefinitely, and the matter passed.


    Several successive proposals emerged in Franz''s mind, and he rejected them again.


    "At this stage, we are no longer fit to do anything.


    Next, let''s watch the performance of the French, I believe that Napoleon IV will not give up this opportunity. "


    As soon as he finished speaking, Franz felt something was wrong. I do n¡¯t know when it started. Austria has more time to cooperate with the enemy than it has to cooperate with allies.


    Whether this is the loss of morality or the distortion of human nature is a question worthy of consideration.


    But what is certain is that the operation method of this opening is wrong. If you continue this way, Franz will doubt whether he can distinguish his enemies.


    "There are only eternal interests between countries, no eternal enemies." Now Franz''s approach fully explains this sentence.


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 Chapter 808： Last blow

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    "Ugh!"


    Returning to the ancient city of Cairo again, Governor Adolf seemed to be alive, and his heart was full of sighs.


    At the moment, Egypt has become a mess of porridge. Such a mess, naturally no one will rush up to carry the pot, so Adolf still has to continue to perform the duties of governor.


    Said the Governor, in fact, his decree can no longer get out of Cairo City. Outside the city is already the scope of the uprising''s activities, and external contacts have long been interrupted.


    Since the news of the defeat, the governor''s mansion, which was originally full of traffic, suddenly fell silent.


    Even for reporting work, everyone comes and goes in a hurry, as if staying here for a moment will cause plague.


    Seeing a familiar figure, Adolf asked in doubt: "Fidos, why are you here?


    It ¡¯s not a good place now. Do n¡¯t regret it if it gets involved. "


    This is the truth. Although the wall was pushed down by everyone, but as a governor, Adolf still had a few cronies who couldn''t abandon.


    Fang was precious when he lost it. In order not to put all these connections in, Adolf took the initiative to draw the line with his men.


    I don''t know how the effect is. Anyway, now one is one. As long as one of the people who survives is willing to appreciate, it is not a loss.


    Fidos smiled and shook his head bitterly: "His Excellency, according to the current situation, as one of the military commanders, do you think I can be alone?"


    The defeat of this war was too shameful, even if Adolf took the initiative to take responsibility for the defeat of the war, the other officers in the rebellious army would inevitably be held accountable.


    The best result is nothing more than retired home, it is impossible to retire.


    Since he could not hide, Fidos simply did not bother to hide. Anyway, being accountable, the ending is also retired home, but a little embarrassed.


    Including Governor Adolf, the person most responsible for the war, most of them were retired after passing through the military court.


    In essence, this defeat was an accident. Logically speaking, they did not make much mistake in command.


    Adolf nodded helplessly: "Well, then I can only wish you good luck, and may God bless you!"


    Now tell me first, why are you here today?


    Do n¡¯t say anything to go to the door and visit me, you should know that my mood is very bad now. "


    Fidos: "Your Excellency, the situation is now completely eroded, dare you gamble again?"


    Adolf reluctantly smiled bitterly: "At this stage, do you think I still dare not?


    Anyway, the situation in Egypt has been completely eroded, and no matter how bad it can be, Speak, what are your plans? "


    Fidos: "The rebels outside the city are all a group of people, and they only need one group of troops to defeat them.


    I have calculated that there are more than three thousand regular troops, two thousand colonial troops, and four thousand young men who have just been recruited.


    Send a regiment of regular troops and look for opportunities to sneak up on the enemy. Even if they fail, the remaining troops can keep Cairo. "


    No one is willing to fail, and Fidos is no exception. Atonement is also applicable in France.


    After defeating the rebels outside the city and unraveling the encirclement of Cairo, even if it cannot make up for the previous defeat of Aswan, it will give everyone a decent end.


    After hesitating for a while, Adolf said slowly: "According to time, the reinforcements should have just arrived in Egypt.


    If you want to gain war, wash away the shame you want, it is best to wait another three or five days before launching. "


    Governor Adolf agreed to be so refreshing, but still surprised Fidos. In the eyes of the French government, defeating the rebels is due, and it is not a big contribution.


    At most, these generals of Fidos will be able to retreat. For the Governor of Adolf, this merit is not enough to make up for one-tenth of his fault.


    Unless the rebellion can be extinguished before the arrival of the reinforcements, the end of Governor Adolf will not change.


    If you win, you won''t get any benefits. If you lose, the Governor Adolf will bear the greatest responsibility.


    This spirit of self-denial has made Fidos really moved. The originally prepared rhetoric is no longer needed. For the first time, he found out that Governor Adolf was like this ...


    After sending the uninvited guest, Governor Adolf was lonely again. He was also forced to promise Fidos to take risks.


    Before the suppression of this rebellion, many nobles in France came to gilt. To this end, Adolf also gathered a large wave of human relations, which became hatred after the defeat.


    The nobles who survived were ruined for their future, let alone those who died in battle, and the family behind would surely remember their hatred.


    Adolf could not drag his bachelor, and if he could not resolve these hatreds, the bad luck of his family would begin after returning home.


    Agreeing with Fidos'' plan actually creates an opportunity to get these related households out.


    ...


    Hutil and others are also trying to get away. No way, the war is now going on, and several of them are almost unable to control the troops.


    From the initial less than 10,000, in just over a month, it quickly expanded to more than 200,000.


    The command system has been messed up for a long time, and the use of fish and dragons to mix is ??no longer the situation.


    "The soldiers don''t know the generals, they will not know the soldiers", they all operate normally here. Many times officers gather troops and pull in the closest to them.


    Anyway, they are all insurgents and do n¡¯t need to worry about that much. Every day someone runs the road, and every day someone comes to rush, and even the specific number of people Hutier is not sure.


    Frankly speaking, this huge number of people is not as good as some gangsters. At least Liu Kou and the old battalion are better able to fight. This unit is full of trash inside and out.


    Portio Reyk: "The French reinforcements have landed on the coast, less than 150 kilometers away from us. Anyway, the tasks have been completed, and it is meaningless to stay any longer."


    There is no shopping, this time the French government has been cruel, and it has gathered a total of 150,000 troops. Regarding the strength of the rebel army, no one needs any effort.


    Faginham nodded: "The enemy is coming aggressively, and we really should consider getting out.


    It''s just a pity that I had a chance to play head-to-head with the French. If possible, I really want to play on the battlefield with the French. "


    If you think about it, you should still run. In case of being caught, they, the culprits of cholera Egypt, will definitely not escape.


    Hutier made the decision: "Re-plan the evacuation route, the original plan can no longer be implemented."


    No one knows in advance that the main force of the rebel army will be able to counterattack a wave, not to mention that it is so simple to disrupt Egypt.


    Now there are rebels everywhere in Egypt. At this time, the disguised expedition team mixed into the city, and half of the road was smashed by the rebels, then it was a laughing stock.


    Stewarthausen objected: "It seems that now we don''t need to run, we can fight with France first, and if we lose, we will just retreat.


    Anyway, the telegraph line was cut off long ago, and the French army shrunk in the city. They were afraid to come out and intercept us until they were unsure of security.


    As long as our luck is not too bad, we can retreat while playing. "


    Hutil, caught in a misunderstanding, reacted all at once, and the situation is different now.


    The original eighth division had fewer than 10,000 people, and of course it had to run.


    There are now more than 200,000 people, even if they are defeated, there are so many people in the army, the French want to capture the captives, and they will be too busy for a while.


    As long as the response is quicker and the tens of thousands of disabled soldiers will run away, everyone''s safety is still guaranteed.


    Hutier immediately snapped and said: "Then seize the last time and continue to carry out meaningful things."


    "Things that matter" naturally destroy the Nile. If not for fear of the Egyptians'' reaction, Hutil had already ordered to fill the river.


    It doesn''t matter now, anyway, the Egyptian region can''t bear it anymore. The strategic significance of blowing up the mountain peaks on both sides of the river channel and artificially creating dammed lakes to block the waterway is of strategic importance.


    Flooding is only a minor problem. Anyway, the essence of the Delta has been almost destroyed by the rebels.


    The key is the subsequent military operations. Without the Nile transporting logistics, the French army lost the possibility of using troops quickly.


    All the way from Egypt to Sudan, thousands of kilometers long, all rely on human and animal power for transportation, and the logistics are enough for the French to drink a pot.


    Not only rivers, railways, roads, and bridges along the way are also in the scope of destruction.


    As long as the guerrillas are a little stronger, there will be a dilemma of one soldier on the front fighting and five or six soldiers on the rear carrying food.


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 Chapter 809： oilfield

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    What happened in Egypt was naturally unclear to Franz. It ¡¯s such a trivial matter that the emperor does n¡¯t need to intervene in person.


    In recent times, apart from the bleak outlook for agriculture, the overall Austrian economy is still very good.


    If nothing unexpected happens, it will be able to return to the peak level before the economic crisis broke out by the end of the year.


    Looking at the latest economic report, Franz breathed a sigh of relief. The Near East development plan was essentially smashed with money, and in the short term there was no return at all.


    In order to raise funds, the government of Vienna has successively issued 500 million Aegis construction bonds, and the monthly interest expense of the capital is as high as 1.86 million.


    This is just the beginning. As the development plan for the Near East continues to advance, the government''s debt will continue to increase in the coming days.


    Coupled with the old debt, Franz was surprised to find that the total government debt exceeded the Russians, which is just around the corner.


    "How far has the oilfield development in Iraq progressed?"


    There is no way. In the short term, the projects in the Near East that will pay off are the oil fields discovered in Iraq.


    There are so many oil fields in the Middle East, and it is not clear which field will be the next generation.


    These are all minor problems. Anyway, discovering first and then mining first, then discovering later, and the oil ca n¡¯t be buried underground.


    Prime Minister Carl replied: "The mining equipment has been installed and the oil pipeline is currently being erected. It is expected to be completed by the end of the year.


    It is expected that the oil in Iraq will be sufficient to meet the domestic demand within one year after it is put into production.


    In order to reduce expenses, the Austrian oil company has been considering shutting down some small domestic oil fields to reduce the cost of crude oil extraction. "


    Undoubtedly, looking at the construction cycle, we know that the oil pipeline is not directly laid in Austria, but in the two river basins, and then transported back into the Persian Gulf by boat, and then replaced the oil tanker to ship back to Austria.


    Although the Vienna government allows individuals to extract oil, the extra-large oil fields discovered by the government like Iraq are still the dishes of state-owned enterprises.


    Since the second industrial revolution, Austria''s demand for oil has increased day by day. Even during the economic crisis, it maintained a double-digit growth rate.


    As of 1884, Austria ¡¯s oil consumption has reached a peak of 15.8645 million barrels per year.


    This number is not worth mentioning in later generations. It is almost the daily consumption of some big countries, but in this era, it is completely record-breaking.


    Affected by the surge in oil demand in Austria, international oil prices have climbed to historical peaks, at 5.6 Aegis per barrel.


    The price of crude oil of equal weight actually exceeds the price of grain. The high value of the price made the originally obscure oil suddenly become "black gold".


    If this is the case, then oil is still just a niche commodity. After all, Austria ¡¯s oil consumption exceeds the sum of other countries.


    The entire crude oil market is more than 100 million Aegis, and the total international crude oil trade is only a pitiful 20-30 million Aegis, of which the Russians account for half.


    The really optimistic reason is the growth rate of oil demand.


    From 1884 to 1885, Austria ¡¯s oil demand increased by 23.3%, and even the global oil demand increased by 15.4%. Such a terrifying speed is naturally self-evident.


    The growth of the market is caused by many reasons. The first thing to bear is the advent of diesel generators. Although the cost of generating electricity is higher than that of coal, this thing is small, portable, and easy to operate.


    Soon after mankind has entered the power age, even the most developed power industry in Austria will inevitably have a power cut.


    Ordinary people have to endure, and the gas lamp that has just been eliminated is not useable anyway. Even if you have lost it, you can still light a candle.


    But the factory won''t work anymore, can''t you stop work if there is no power outage?


    In this context, diesel generators with independent power generation capabilities have become a necessity for many factories.


    Not only factories, nobles and capitalists are also at home. Including Franz is no exception, and the Vienna Palace cannot guarantee that there will be no power outages.


    The seemingly insignificant small machine has actually become a big fuel consuming household, and its growth rate is still very rapid.


    It was followed by a tractor. Since 1880, the world ¡¯s first internal-combustion engine-powered tractor came out in Vienna, and it has been out of control.


    In just five years, this new tractor has been updated twice, and its performance has been greatly improved.


    With the advantages of light weight and easy operation, it quickly defeated the competitor steam tractor and began to popularize in industrial and agricultural production.


    As of now, there are more than 150,000 tractors in Austria, of which 67% are powered by internal combustion engines.


    This is just the beginning. With the development of the Near East, the demand for tractors is also increasing.


    If not limited by production capacity, it is estimated that the number of tractors in Austria has already exceeded the 200,000 mark.


    Manufacturers are expanding their production capacity, and after a maximum of one or two years, the number in Austria will exceed this number.


    Not to mention all kinds of engineering equipment, anyway, it is oil tiger.


    In contrast, family cars are only considered pediatrics. After all, this is only a few patents of the rich, and it has not been popularized nationwide.


    Judging from the current situation, the original five-year forecast by Franz to double the fuel consumption is actually too conservative.


    After all, the petroleum industry has just started. Before the second industrial revolution, the main role of petroleum was mainly oil lamp lighting.


    Originally the market was limited, and gas lamps and candles were also needed to grab the market. Naturally, demand did not go up. With a small base, the growth rate will naturally be fast.


    Affected by this, a wave of climaxes in search of oil broke out all over the world.


    But all this will end soon. As long as Iraq ¡¯s oil is developed, the situation of shortage of international crude oil will be fundamentally improved.


    As for other regions, Franz is not ready to start. Once the outside world is found to be full of oil in the Middle East, pulling hatred aside will also lead to a decline in oil prices.


    From the start of the Near East development plan, Franz made up his mind to use the oil mining dividend to make up for the government''s financial investment.


    "The government must pay close attention to this work. Judging from the current situation, domestic crude oil consumption will double in the next four years.


    The oil fields in Iraq will soon become an important income for the government. Relying on this field, supporting interest in the Near East development plan is not a problem. "


    There is nothing wrong with the interest on funds. If you want to support the principal investment, this is not a short time.


    No matter how high the profit of oil extraction is, the market size is there, directly locking the profit ceiling.


    The growth rate looks fast, but this growth rate cannot be sustained. As the total base increases, the growth rate will gradually decrease.


    Austria ¡¯s oil demand can double within four years, but within eight years it is difficult to double it on the basis of four years later.


    Moreover, this kind of finance that relies heavily on resources is not what Franz wants.


    From the beginning, he made up his mind to limit oil production capacity. In the case of meeting domestic demand, a small amount of export is enough.


    Well, this is also a means to combat competitors. Raising international oil prices and relying on high costs to delay the development of the British and French oil industries.


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 Chapter 810： reaction

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    There are frequent reports of success in London and Egypt, but Prime Minister Gladstone is not happy.


    The rebel army did not hit the Suez Canal area as they expected, threatening the safety of the canal, and even not touching the side of the canal.


    There is no way, and the top of the rebel army is not all fools. At least the leader Mahdi was sober, knowing that it would be terrible to run to the canal before he drove the French away.


    Coupled with the French''s strict defense, even they would rather watch the fall of cities in the Egyptian region and give priority to the safety of the Suez Canal.


    This hurt the British government who wanted to intervene in the Suez Canal.


    The canal was not threatened, and the British naturally had no excuse to intervene in canal affairs. No matter how great Britain is, neither France nor Austria will buy their accounts.


    Now the French reinforcements arrived in Egypt. At this time, even if the uprising army wanted to fight by the canal, there was no chance.


    The ultimate goal was not achieved. Even if we weakened the French, it was useless. After all, France was not the primary goal of the British government at this time.


    Gladstone: "The Egyptian plan has failed. We have lost the opportunity to intervene in the Suez Canal. If we continue, we will directly confront the two countries.


    Given the current situation, we must now consider the aftermath. Continuing to weaken France, only helping Austria, is not conducive to continental balance. "


    Although I do n¡¯t want to admit it, the facts are the facts. Lieutenant General Jerez ¡¯s name sounded loud. In fact, he was able to command the troops, mainly based on Mahdi ¡¯s trust.


    But this trust is not unconditional. At least the uprising army blocked the Suez Canal, which was rejected by Mahdi.


    No one is a fool. Mahdi is very aware of the consequences of blocking the Suez Canal. It is not one or two countries that offends, but all canal beneficiaries.


    The British did not dare to do things in person, Mahdi was even more afraid. Even if it is a chess piece, it is also a thinking piece, and not everything is controlled by the flag bearer.


    Foreign Minister George: "The Prime Minister said well that the French reinforcements arrived and our plan has failed.


    Going on, in addition to increasing losses, it is difficult for us to obtain greater gains.


    But it is not enough to let go now. Missing this opportunity, it will be more difficult for us to intervene in the canal affairs in the future.


    Judging from the current situation, with the support of us and Austria, the rebel army may not be able to sever one side.


    Burying a nail in the Egyptian region is still necessary for our future Suez Canal site.


    Moreover, even if we let go now, the Austrians will not stop.


    With their strength on the African continent, with or without our participation, the difference in nature is not that great.


    As for the French, they have already offended anyway, and they don''t care about the offense any further. "


    This is very much in line with British diplomatic norms, and everything is in line with interests. As for offending potential quasi allies, that''s not a problem. John Bull, who even pits allies, doesn''t care about it at all.


    Hearing this answer made Prime Minister Gladstone very uncomfortable.


    The intention to take note of Lieutenant General Jerez was already very obvious, but it was ruthlessly rejected by the Foreign Secretary, and it would be uncomfortable to change anyone.


    However, the Cabinet is not a word of Gladstone. He must carefully consider the opinions of the Foreign Secretary.


    If the rebels were abandoned, the Austrians would take advantage of them, and finally a part of the rebels would be saved, and Britain would be wronged.


    By then, the opposition party will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble. The saliva stars of the people can make them step down.


    To put it bluntly, there has never been a so-called friendship between Britain and France, but only hatred.


    This is already the consensus of the people of the two countries. Regardless of whether the London government is willing to admit it, the concept has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.


    Gladstone frowned, and said with great dissatisfaction: "Jazz, don''t forget that the strength of Fao has already been out of balance.


    Continuing to weaken the French, this trade-off will only make Austria''s advantage more obvious. In the long run, the fragile European balance will be easily broken. "


    Foreign Secretary George shook his head: "Your Excellency, these are just a possibility, not necessarily happening.


    In essence, Austria''s advantages are limited to the economy. Militaryly, they do not have much advantage over the French.


    This can be seen from the German government''s plan for the unification of Vienna.


    If they have enough strength, they have already started, they do n¡¯t have to wait until now.


    Not to mention that Russia and Austria are allies. In fact, they also have strategic conflicts. If Austria really has the power to overwhelm the French to dominate the European continent, the Russian-Austrian alliance can also become a French-Russian alliance.


    Before the reunification of the German region, Austria did not possess the strength of one enemy and two. The Vienna government cannot know this, so the European balance is essentially stable. "


    This reason left Prime Minister Gladstone speechless. On the surface, Austria does have an advantage in continental Europe, but its poor strategic position offsets this advantage.


    If there is a single boss, Austria will face not only the alliance of France and Austria, but also the alliance of the three countries of Britain, France and Russia, and even the possibility of adding North Germany.


    Seeing the scene in embarrassment, Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers reminded: "The two, this question can be put on hold for a while and we will discuss it later.


    Right now we must seriously consider the food self-sufficiency plan. Recently, domestic calls for food self-sufficiency have become increasingly louder.


    If it continues, the chance of the Parliament passing the proposal is as high as 95%. At that time, it will be difficult for us to oppose it. "


    There is no doubt that the Ministry of Finance is the most opposed to the ¡°grain self-sufficiency plan¡± in the London government. Britain is indeed a big business, but high income is also accompanied by high expenditures.


    The Royal Navy is the largest gold devourer, and the annual consumption of funds is not weaker than the sum of the military expenses of the Austrian Army and Navy.


    It is another huge loss project to engage in food self-sufficiency plan now. And it is not a year and two years of losses, but years of losses.


    For a business destined to lose money and see no return, the Chancellor of the Treasury is naturally reluctant to spend money on it.


    The Prime Minister of the Colonial Primrose countered: "Sir, you are too pessimistic. Things have two sides. Although the food self-sufficiency plan cannot return in the short term, its incidental value is not low.


    This plan is not just about agriculture, but also involves a lot of infrastructure construction, including water conservancy projects and road traffic.


    Once the construction of supporting facilities is completed, the colony''s attractiveness to immigrants will greatly increase.


    The influx of a large amount of labor will further promote the development of the colonial economy, and the colonial government''s finances will be greatly improved.


    The colonies that originally suffered a lot of losses will also turn into losses. Taken together, our investment is not loss-making. "


    It sounds good, but in fact this is limited to theory. The prosperity of the colonial economy, while increasing government revenue, will also lead to messy ideas.


    There is no doubt that national independence will definitely spread in the shortest time.


    Although everyone agreed not to spread revolutionary ideas, it would be nice to listen. Perhaps in order to avoid getting burned, everyone in the European continent will have some convergence, but the colony will definitely not consider the scope and the like.


    Once nationalism spreads, the colonial government will inevitably increase greatly.


    It is difficult to make clear whether high income is accompanied by higher expenditure, whether it is a loss or a profit.


    However, the spread of the idea of ??national independence takes time, and it is still beneficial in the short term. This means that the troubles are all newcomers, but the achievements are immediate.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers reminded: "The Russians have already made it clear that once we implement the food self-sufficiency plan, they will withdraw from the free trade system.


    We have to consider the possible chain reaction of the Russian withdrawal. If all grain exporting countries withdraw from the free trade system, the consequences will be serious. "


    It is not necessary for all grain exporting countries to withdraw, as long as Russia and Austria withdraw from the free trade system together, this system will not go away.


    In this era of weak meat and strong food, in addition to political and diplomatic means, the free trade system relies more on military support.


    Many small countries joined this system in order not to be rejected by everyone and to avoid being suppressed by the powers.


    This is why everyone is powerless to withdraw from the French. France is a big country with its own strength. If you want to suppress it, you will pay a great price.


    Benefits and payouts are not directly proportional, and naturally no one is the first bird.


    If Russia and Austria withdrew again, the land force of the free trade system would take over, and all of it would be directly abolished. The Royal Navy cannot reach the shore no matter how powerful it is, and the deterrent is simply not enough.


    Foreign Minister George: "There has never been a perfect thing in this world, and there will be losses in gains.


    If the Russians threaten to withdraw from the free trade system, we will make a compromise and where to put Britain''s face?


    What if something similar happens in the future? Will it continue to compromise or refuse categorically? "


    Britain is also face-saving, and compromises and concessions must not hurt their faces. Unfortunately, the Russians did not realize this.


    It was supposed to be negotiated and communicated in secret, but it was brought to the table for discussion. If the British government had to compromise, it had to think twice.


    In case of stimulating the fragile nerves of the domestic people, and then being held back by the opposition parties, the matter will be overwhelming.


    In a sense, the strong position of the Tsarist government has, to a certain extent, strengthened the decision of the British government.


    Prime Minister Gladstone sighed secretly and said helplessly: "We have limited trade with the Russians and can keep this market the best.


    It is not possible, and there is no need to be polite with the Russians. Anyway, Austria is also a vested interest in the free trade system, and the Vienna government cannot withdraw. "


    ...


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 Chapter 811： French attack

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    In the evening, four or five officers were surrounded by a bonfire. No one spoke at half a sound, and the atmosphere was very depressed.


    This is Hutier and others. From the scene, we know that this is a defeat. Busy to escape, otherwise there will be no temporary headquarters.


    The most active Boteolek broke the silence first: "You are talking, crying one by one, as if you were dead at home.


    Did n¡¯t you just lose the battle? From the beginning we all planned to run and run, but this time it was a bit embarrassed. "


    The only members of the rebel army who really belonged to them were the few who were sitting. The others were all cannon fodder, and they were not taken seriously by everyone.


    Sad and uncomfortable, certainly not because of heavy casualties. To put it bluntly, as long as everyone is willing, the eighth division of the Uganda army can continue to add later.


    What really frustrated everyone was the defeat, and it was not a general defeat.


    In order to achieve greater results, the rebel army made full use of its first-mover advantage and ambushed the French vanguard halfway.


    The progress in the front was very smooth. The French were caught off guard and plunged into the enclosure.


    However, Hutier and others expected the beginning, but did not guess the end.


    Even if the ambush was successful, the French were caught off guard, and the rebel army still had an absolute strength advantage. In the end, it still did not avoid the fate of defeat.


    If you fail, you will fail. It is normal to lose or win on the battlefield. It is a pity that the French chased the soldiers and killed them until they reached the rebel camp. The eighth division, which had already been prepared, was still beaten to the ground.


    Seeing that the general trend was gone, Hutier and others decisively chose to run. Fortunately, the number of soldiers collapsed, and the French did not notice them, so they escaped.


    After being out of danger, the rebel army of more than 200,000 troops at its peak has now become ten.


    What remains is not the battlefield of death to death, or to be a prisoner of the French, of course, more of them still flee to the countryside after defeat.


    I lit a cigarette and took a deep breath, Hutier said slowly: "This is my responsibility, knowing that the French are not easy to provoke, but also not greedy enough to run to take advantage.


    As a result, the rebels suffered heavy losses, their hearts were scattered, and they lost their ability to continue fighting against the French. "


    The lack of greed is naturally more than Hutier, and the early progress has been smooth, allowing everyone to overestimate their commanding ability.


    The ambush of the French vanguard was a joint decision made by everyone. However, in the face of absolute strength, any war tactics are not worth mentioning.


    Faginham: "Lieutenant Colonel, there is no need to blame yourself. The ambush plan was worked out by us. To hold accountable, all of us present have a share.


    Before sending us over, Governor Frederick told us clearly that he would learn to save his life first and then cause trouble for the French.


    The country has never had confidence in the rebel army, and has not asked us to rescue the rebel army.


    In fact, at this stage of the development of the situation, we have completed our task and there is no so-called responsibility.


    As for this defeat, I had expected it, but we didn''t expect to lose so badly, and the preparations did not have time to play a role.


    However, it is normal to think about it. Two months ago, the main force of the uprising ambushed the vanguard of the French army. The ending was better than ours.


    Considering that this time it is the main force transferred from the French army, the combat effectiveness is stronger than the colonial forces, in fact we ... "


    Although the truth is good, but including Faginham himself, everyone is not easy.


    This and the play stock has encountered three consecutive daily limit, is preparing to sell cash, the result is not greedy for a while, and then ushered in a plunge, only to endure painful shots.


    When the income I get is shrinking, no matter how comforting I am: I''ve earned it anyway, and I still feel uncomfortable.


    It didn''t take long for the older Hutier to recover: "Okay, the matter is over, it''s useless to say more.


    This time I encountered only the French forward troops. Their limited strength seemed to have won the victory. They had no way to stop the uprising soldiers from moving around.


    Everyone knows how destructive the destructive forces are. There are always a part of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who have a **** hatred against the French, but they can''t beat the French on the front.


    Originally we were still thinking about leaving some soldiers to fight guerrillas here, but everyone''s morale was not good enough to assign, and now the French have completed the plan for us.


    Next ... "


    This is not pure self-consolation. Since failure is unavoidable, you can only look for your own benefit from failure.


    ...


    In the temporary palace in Paris, the haze on Napoleon IV''s face was swept away since the news of Egypt''s victory.


    During the recent period, he has suffered too much pressure. A group of international grain exporters troubled him every day; the people in the country didn''t have to worry about it, and they ran for demonstrations every three minutes.


    Although the news of the victory in Egypt''s battlefield cannot solve the international troubles, it is still enough to appease the people in the country.


    Foreign Secretary Terence Burkin: "Your Majesty, under the influence of the British food self-sufficiency plan, the relationship between Britain and Russia has deteriorated sharply.


    Not long ago, the tsarist government threatened to withdraw from the free trade system in an attempt to force the British government to make concessions. The opportunity for us to wait hard was here. "


    Alternative life is not easy. As the only country on the continent outside the free trade system, France has taken on too many strange eyes.


    Although on the bright side, the Parisian government made a disdainful look, but the sadness and bitterness of it was only known to them.


    Tariff barriers also need to pay a price. While restricting the entry of other people''s products into the mirror, they are naturally inevitably restricted by others.


    Affected by this, the total value of France''s imports and exports decreased sharply by almost three-quarters.


    It is impossible to return to the free trade system, at least until the French industry gains an advantage, the Paris government will not consider this issue.


    Then the only way is to break down this system, pull everyone back to the era of tariff barriers, and then obtain a relatively fair opportunity for competition.


    Napoleon IV wondered: "The British are still in the parliamentary discussions and have not made a resolution. Are the Russians so anxious?"


    Foreign Minister Terence Burkin explained: "Your Majesty, the Russian Empire is the world''s first exporter of raw grain.


    Our farm plan has already caused them heavy losses. If the British market is lost again, Russian agriculture will be hit hard.


    Moreover, after losing the source of food exports, Russia''s finances will soon be in a dilemma of being unable to make ends meet. It is normal for the tsarist government to sit still. "


    After a moment of thought, Napoleon IV said slowly, "Do you mean to seize the opportunity to win over the Russians and disintegrate the free trade system?"


    Terence Burkin shook his head: "Not only the free trade system, but also the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    As long as the British plan becomes a reality, the Austrian-led food export alliance will soon fall apart and the major food exporting countries will fall into brutal competition.


    No matter how good the relationship between Russia and Austria is, Austria itself is a grain exporter. In the context of the shrinking international market, they have no way to consume the huge capacity of the Russians.


    At this time, we extended an olive branch, and the tsarist government simply could not refuse.


    Anyway, our big farm plan will not be completed in a day.


    We can reach an agreement with the Russians to import part of the grain from the Russian Empire every year in exchange for domestic industrial and commercial products to enter the Russian market.


    There are problems with the common interest chain. If the Russia-Austria alliance is better for a long time, there will be problems.


    As long as Russia-Austria relations are divorced, the strategic crisis we face will no longer exist. "


    The Paris government ranch plan is actually pretty good to say. If it is to be implemented, it will require a lot of manpower and financial resources.


    With the financial resources of the Paris government, it is simply unable to start this big plan in the short term, which is destined to shrink the big farm plan.


    It is undoubtedly a big profit to use the plan that would have shrunk, alienate Russia-Austria relations, or even break up the alliance and get rid of France ¡¯s strategic crisis of isolation on the European continent.


    Napoleon IV nodded. He really couldn''t find a reason to refuse this kind of multi-task.


    "However, how to convince the British? The prerequisite for all this is that the British government is willing to cooperate and put enough pressure on the Russians."


    The crux of the problem is coming, and there is a heavy price to betrayed by the Russian-Austrian alliance. Unless the last resort is encountered, the Russians will certainly not do so.


    Foreign Secretary Terence Burkin replied unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, the Russian-Austrian League not only threatens us, but the British are also uncomfortable.


    Do n¡¯t you think Russia and Austria are too close to India?


    In the eyes of the British: India is the best colony, any country will be tempted.


    In order to break up the Russian-Austrian alliance, the British government can do a lot of things. Now that the opportunity has come, I do n¡¯t believe the British government will refuse. "


    Even if the Russian-Austrian alliance is not a common enemy of Britain and France, it is also a common threat to the two countries, and everyone ¡¯s interests are the same on this issue.


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 Chapter 812： auto industry

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    The small movements of the French did not exceed Franz''s expectations. As Austria continues to grow, the French will feel threatened sooner or later.


    Continental Europe is not qualified to practice Lanxi allies. The French government is naturally more inclined to attract Russians than to attract British people.


    This is determined by the geographical location. The sphere of influence of France and Russia does not border. Even if there is a contradiction, it is also a problem left over by history. The interests of the two countries are not in conflict.


    In contrast, the conflict between Britain and France is not just a legacy of history, but also a large number of direct conflicts of interest.


    From the colony to the homeland, there are serious strategic conflicts between Britain and France. This year, the contradiction between Britain and France is still the main international contradiction, and even the contradiction between France and Austria must stand side by side.


    In addition to the threats felt by the French government, the French people were immersed in the glory of the Napoleonic era, and they did not take the defeat of Austria as a thing at all.


    The general environment will also affect people. Otherwise, the French government would have been pulling out the Russians for a long time, and would never wait until now.


    In the face of interests, any ally is unreliable. As long as the French offer high enough, France and Russia are inevitable.


    It was just that he had not experienced the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War, and it was too difficult for the French government to smash the pot and sell the iron to win over the Russians.


    To know the original time and space, the French-Russian alliance was drawn by large loans. As a cost, the French navy dropped directly and was surpassed by Germany and the United States in the early 20th century.


    The so-called deviation of the navy, research and development of submarines, small ships, not only the high-level brains of the French navy have entered the water, but more importantly, military spending is not enough.


    No money, what a big navy to play with?


    It takes tens of millions of francs for the cost of a battleship to build a ship. Adding a series of problems such as follow-up maintenance costs and port construction, it is not surprising that the amortized cost exceeds 100 million.


    While maintaining the Continental Army, dozens more battleships came out, the government''s money was spent, and private financing was also spent. Where else is there money to win over the Russians?


    Although the Russian empire of this year has no history of the same period, and the pockets are much dwarfed, but the size is bigger than the original time and space!


    Alexander III was not as good as Nicholas II. If the French did not bid high enough, they would not be tempted.


    Of course, co-opting will definitely have an effect. After all, "taking people''s hands is short and eating people''s mouths are soft." There must be no problem in relaxing the relationship between France and Russia.


    If the bid is a little higher, the political tactics will be a bit stronger, and it is still possible to find a suitable entry point and split the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    If you want the Tsarist government to kill the French, this is not a bit of interest.


    Think of the Russians as mercenaries of this era, and that is also the most valuable mercenary.


    But the credibility of this sky-high mercenary is not so good, more than once to take money and do nothing, how can employers be assured?


    Since it is temporarily safe, Franz is not in a hurry. At this moment, he is trying out his car-Royal One.


    It''s not a battleship, it''s not suitable for emperors with seasickness. Royal One is a luxury car owned by the Austrian Automobile Group. It is a status symbol and designed for local tyrants.


    Purely hand-made, high-end artworks are not comparable to the big goods on the workshop assembly line.


    Of course, "car artwork" is not popular this year, and the family car itself is a super luxury, not what ordinary people can expect.


    The real competitiveness of Royal One is still in its excellent performance. Hesitant that this is for the emperor, so the cost does not need to be considered.


    The technologies and techniques used are the limits that this era can reach.


    4-cylinder engine, 90 hp, top speed 120 km / h. After filling a tank of fuel, it can travel at full speed for 3.5 hours.


    In addition to its super speed, the Royal One also has unmatched stability and super safety protection facilities, including special steel throughout the surgery and epoch-making bulletproof glass ...


    Franz personally experimented that it is not a problem for the bulletproof glass to block the rifle, and the protection of the car body can resist the grenade.


    Of course, this is limited to being thrown outside to explode, which can block the shrapnel, and if it is thrown under the tire, it is still lethal.


    In a sense, this gadget can be used as an assault tank after being modified.


    However, after seeing the cost of terror, Franz decisively gave up this tempting idea, and the tank force was still far away.


    There is no way, these high-tech equipment are mostly limited to laboratory products, let alone the high cost of industrial production, the key is that the defective rate is scary and scary.


    Take the engine as an example. Of the 100 engines produced in the same batch, only two have 90 horsepower. Most of the rest are between 80 and 90 horsepower, and some have fallen below 70 horsepower.


    This thing is almost the same as the cottage in the future, and the performance depends on luck. It ¡¯s not even as good as a copycat, at least people ¡¯s defective rate cannot reach 98%.


    The rate of defective products in small-scale production is so high, not to mention the large-scale industrial production, and the data is even more terrible.


    If you look at the average car in the world, you know that a car that can reach 40 kilometers per hour is a high-quality conscience product.


    The speed of most cars is only theoretically achievable, or it can reach a speed of 40 kilometers per hour in the first two years, and in the later period there are only 20 to 30 kilometers per hour.


    If you are in a hurry, you may not necessarily have a horse running fast. The only advantage is probably a stronger endurance.


    If it ¡¯s just a bit slower, it ¡¯s nothing. After all, it ¡¯s faster than a carriage, and it ¡¯s more convenient to travel a short distance than a train.


    However, the failure rate of cars is surprisingly high. At the beginning of last year''s sales, on average, every 200 kilometers or 100 kilometers at a time required overhaul.


    Let''s put it this way, in the 19th century, people who could drive cars not only had money in their pockets, they also had to learn to repair cars, or they could only hire drivers.


    In order to better sell cars, the Austrian Automobile Group is now setting up a maintenance and rescue point every 20 kilometers to relieve everyone''s worries, which has laid the foundation for the vigorous development of the Austrian automotive industry.


    There is no doubt that these messy things will not happen to Royal One.


    If something goes wrong when running for 180 kilometers, the following people would not dare to send it to the emperor. In case of any accident, it would be fatal.


    For a penny and a penny, the excellent performance of the Royal One is also smashed out of money. The total cost is close to a million Aegis, which has already caught up with the construction cost of the former fearless battleship.


    This epoch-making product is still very collectible. That''s right, it''s collection. Franz is a dead mansion and rarely goes out.


    There are special trains to go far, and the Austrian railway covers every city, which is convenient enough; when you go out to hunt closer, it is also horseback riding, and no car travel is required.


    If a local tyrant pays, Franz really does n¡¯t mind selling this sky-high car. However, this is impossible.


    The manufacturing cost alone is as high as 600,000 Aegis. The most important thing is to use a lot of new technologies, which is the highest manifestation of Austrian industrial standards. If you do n¡¯t sell it for 70 to 80 million, then I ¡¯m sorry for everyone ¡¯s hard work.


    After all, this is not only a product sold, the product is only worth a few hundred thousand Aegis, the real value is the new technology used in the car.


    Taking this car apart and using it as a research and development template to reverse these technologies can be much faster than its own research and development.


    There is no doubt that this is impossible. Not to mention how much technology there is, it is highly confidential and cannot be sold to the outside world. Just look at this price and you ca n¡¯t find a buyer.


    Although the technology is good, not everyone can eat it. Including the powerful Anglo-French consortium, no one''s technical system has been perfected to this point and can digest all the technologies in it.


    Limited by R & D capabilities or different industrial systems, many technologies are essentially not a template and can be reversed and restored.


    Of course, there are enough templates and you can conduct experiments many times, which can basically be pushed back.


    Deduced technology does not mean that it has the ability to produce industrially. This will also test the industrial level of a country, the product that transcends the times, and it is definitely not so easy to imitate.


    Unable to apply these technologies to industrial production to create wealth, then buying this car is buying a super luxury product.


    It''s really extravagant. Seventy or eighty million Aegis equivalent to gold means more than two hundred tons.


    Such local tyrants can only exist after the collapse of the gold standard, which is impossible in the era of the gold standard.


    Then, there is no more. The super luxury car that promoted the Austrian automobile industry a big step forward-Royal One, in the end, only the emperor can be kept as a collection.


    Even if it is to be sold, it has to wait for a dozen or twenty years. These technologies are almost widely used and do not need to be kept secret.


    It''s just that when the time comes, the value of the Royal One has plummeted. Perhaps only a few thousand Aegis, or even a few thousand Aegis can be produced by then.


    When Royal One has only the collection value left, then it is only worth it in the hands of the emperor. If it falls into the hands of ordinary people, its value will fall directly.


    This is similar to antique cultural relics. Even ordinary bottles, jars, and pots, as long as they were used by the emperor, with the word "court" in them, instantly became valuable.


    Without artistic value, experts can find out the artistic value; it is not feasible, and it can also be associated with historical value.


    At a speed of eighty kilometers per hour, he walked around the palace and Franz got out of the car decisively.


    No way, I haven''t made such a fast car in a long time, and Franz found that he had signs of motion sickness.


    Theoretically, the driver will not suffer from motion sickness, but unfortunately no one dares to let the emperor sit in the cab and act as the driver himself.


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 Chapter 813： Monopoly group

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    The birth of the Royal One is not just a luxury product, but also not created by the people below to make emperor farts.


    After all, it was his own industry, and it was Franz himself who finally paid the bill. Without the permission of the emperor himself, it would be held accountable.


    There is no doubt that the Austrian Automobile Group has made every effort to build this ultra-luxury car, certainly not to show off its wealth.


    Franz can''t drive this car out for a ride, and even information about this car will not be disclosed to the outside world.


    To put forward this requirement, in addition to promoting the development of automotive technology, it is more a test of the domestic industrial strength.


    As an emperor bombarded with various information, Franz knew that the data and reports could be fabricated out of thin air, but the real objects in front of him could not be faked.


    Only Austria has the complete automotive industry in the world this year, and other countries are still behind.


    Even if the people below want to falsify, they have no room to play.


    In the face of Royal One, Franz also personally inspected the largest automobile production base of the Austrian automobile group-the Prague automobile factory, which can run at full speed to produce 20,000 vehicles per year.


    It''s no surprise that this number is placed in later generations, and any car factory can easily do it.


    However, this factory, which can produce less than 55 cars per day on average, is already the largest car factory in the world, and none of them.


    In fact, it is more exaggerated than this. This inconspicuous production capacity of 20,000 cars per year already accounts for one third of the total production capacity of the Austrian automobile industry.


    The production capacity of this Prague automobile factory directly exceeds the sum of the automobile production capacity of Britain and France, which is comparable to that of all countries except Austria.


    Well, this is the result of Franz''s opening. At present, the only company in the world that can produce cars industrially is the only one of the Austrian Automobile Group.


    No way, starting early is the advantage. When no one paid much attention to the automobile industry, Franz began to smash money.


    The Austrian Automobile Group has been immersed in research and development in the laboratory from the beginning, and has never announced the news to the outside world, and the peers have not responded.


    No, exactly before the product came out, there was no such thing as a peer.


    Prior to this, everyone rushed to the development of steam cars. The internal combustion engine cars of the Austrian Automobile Group are completely two species.


    The earliest internal combustion engine car of the original space-time was still a matter of 1888. This founder of Mercedes-Benz, which is the first in history and coerced in the later generations, does not know what it is doing.


    The oldest car company in the United States, Oldsmobile, was established in 1897; the oldest car company in Japan, Cadillac, was registered in 1902.


    ...


    After the first product of the Austrian Automobile Group, the Beetle, went on sale, everyone suddenly realized that the original car could be built like this.


    The Austrian Automobile Group, which has no competitors, naturally became a leader in the automotive field.


    Undoubtedly, in the context of patent protection not covering the whole world, followers soon appeared.


    I can''t do it myself in a while and a half, but can''t I copy the plagiarism with the template?


    Then, the first batch of products of the Austrian automobile group became mostly parts, which contributed to the development of the world automobile industry.


    In essence, this is just a breakthrough in concept. As long as the brain is opened, industrial powers can build cars.


    It''s just that the car is not simply assembled, and having the production technology does not mean that you can build a car of qualified quality.


    Relevant industry cooperation is also needed. If any problem occurs, the final result will be a tragedy.


    The followers soon discovered this, but it was too embarrassing for them to simultaneously develop technologies in multiple fields and overcome a series of difficulties.


    The huge capital cost invested in the early stage is not acceptable to ordinary enterprises and individuals.


    After all, the auto market is very limited this year, and financial consortia haven''t looked down on this small profit.


    Capital''s favorite thing to do is to wait for the fruit to ripen, and go directly to pick the fruit, rather than go to grow the fruit tree by yourself.


    The physical giants are mostly limited by their business concepts, and they generally focus on their field. Even if they are expanding, they are also entering related industries.


    This is a lesson learned from countless classic cases. If you cross the border into a strange field, the chance of failure is much higher than success.


    Before the risk can be estimated, most people will choose to wait and see. Of course, the more important thing is to have no money in your pocket.


    The family car market has just started, and the future is unclear. No one can guarantee that today ¡¯s internal combustion engine cars will be yesterday ¡¯s steam cars.


    The automobile industry is in the stage of burning money, which is equivalent to just planting small saplings, and it is far from blooming.


    Then, naturally, it was made by hand. The technical difficulty of large-scale industrial production is too high, and the cottage must also have industrial support, which cannot be completed overnight.


    In contrast, hand-made is much simpler. If the precision of the spare parts is not enough, let the people go up to polish. If the engine has insufficient horsepower, increase the number of cylinders.


    Now the main competitor of the Austrian automobile group market is a handful of workshops.


    Because the car has just come out soon, it is still a high-end luxury, and the price is relatively high. Even if the production cost of the manual workshop is higher, they can also get a lot of profit.


    After all this, Franz frowned.


    Obviously, many people in the Austrian automobile group have been fascinated by their current results and ignored the existence of competitors.


    Since the product was launched in 1882, the market share of the Austrian Automobile Group is declining year by year.


    A decline in market share is inevitable. Unless the market is completely monopolized, the market share will definitely fall as competitors continue to join.


    It''s just that the market share of the Austrian Auto Group has fallen too fast, and it has fallen by almost a quarter in just three years.


    This is his own industry, and if he stops, he will lose his own interests, which will be intolerable to Franz.


    "Oprea, you are not prepared to build a cheap model, to maintain market share?"


    Expanding market share, Franz has no longer expected.


    You know, the Austrian automobile group has occupied 76.4% of the car sales market, how can it be increased?


    But to keep the market share as much as possible, or to reduce the rate of decline in market share, it can be hard.


    Oprea quickly explained: "Your Majesty, the listing of cheap cars will not only reduce our corporate profits, but also damage our car brand value.


    At present, the beetle, walker, brady and other models promoted by the group are all high-end cars.


    Although the reduced price sales can gain a larger market share in a short period of time, the car has been destined to be a luxury since its birth.


    No matter how we cut prices, ordinary people cannot afford it. Now we are trying to make the car a status symbol, so it is very important to maintain the brand value of the car. "


    Being able to realize the "brand value", Oprea is obviously not an idle person.


    However, limited by the times, he still did not expect that cars may enter thousands of households, from luxury goods to mobility tools.


    Judging from the current global automotive consumer market with only tens of thousands of vehicles, Oprea has abandoned the development of low-end models and focused on the operation of high-end brands, which still echoes reality.


    Franz shook his head: "No, there is still a lot of room for the production cost of the car to fall. It is not impossible that the price will fall to the range acceptable to ordinary people in the future.


    In the short term, under the existing technology system, we can all reduce the cost to the middle class and acceptable range.


    If we continue to expand production capacity, the current production costs will continue to decrease.


    Perhaps the sales of a single car have fallen, but the number of middle class is much more than that of the rich, and our total profit will only be higher.


    Moreover, lowering car sales prices can also hit our competitors. Unlike us, the production costs of their small workshops cannot be reduced at all.


    As for the issue of brand value, it is even simpler. Re-register a company and use the name of the new company to change the brand to focus on low-cost cars. "


    The production cost of cars is generally between 400 and 700 Aegis, and the sales price on the market is basically above 1,000 Aegis. The luxury car price is easily over 10,000.


    Such a high gross profit still cannot cover the fact that the Austrian Automobile Group is losing money.


    The main reason is that the investment in R & D is too high, and the maintenance costs in the later period remain high, which has caused the enterprise to be in a state of loss for many years.


    Oprea ¡¯s focus on corporate profits is actually compelling. The financial situation of the enterprise is not good, can''t you always ask the boss for money every day?


    If it is not a mandatory requirement of Franz, it is estimated that Oprea will have to cut R & D funds and devote all its efforts to car sales.


    After all, sales-oriented enterprises are more profitable than R & D enterprises in the short term. Only if the company makes money can everyone get a more generous return.


    Now in this state of loss, just take a little bonus. Stock options are not yet popular, but profit dividends have already appeared.


    It''s just that the Austrian automobile group, a research and development company, has been losing money for more than ten years, and can''t see dividends at all.


    However, Oprea is still ethical. There is no way to learn from the executives of some unscrupulous listed companies. They only pay for themselves and do not consider the long-term development of enterprises.


    Otherwise, it is very simple to change the concept. Whether it is to compress R & D investment or slow down the construction of maintenance points, it can achieve profitability.


    If it were not for the drag of these two golden beasts, the Austrian automobile group is definitely the most profitable company of this era, or the kind that is rich in the enemy.


    Even if each car earns only 100 Aegis, Austrian Automobile Group has a net income of five or six million Aegis each year.


    In fact, there will only be more. The cars sold cannot be all ordinary models with the lowest profit. If you sell a local luxury car with a price of tens of thousands, you can easily get thousands of credits.


    Of course, the core competitiveness of the Austrian automobile group is actually technology and after-sales service.


    Lose money in the short term, but these are the most profitable in the future. Once the channels are laid, there will be no competitors for a long time.


    This can be seen in Austria. In all areas covered by the group''s service outlets, the only car that can be sold in the market is the "Austria" car.


    Other production companies, limited by their own strength, are simply unable to lay out so many maintenance outlets.


    Once the car is broken, you can only find a way to repair it, or wait for the skilled workers of the manufacturer to come over.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Oprea responded


    After a short pause, Oprea added: "Your Majesty, in order to increase corporate profits, reverse the current loss situation and increase corporate competitiveness.


    The management plans to cover the gas station when laying logistics channels, so that our users can refuel on the way. "


    If this is done in later generations, it has not been time to start, anti-monopoly law has already come to the door.


    The meaning of "convenient for our users" is already very obvious, which is full of exclusivity. Even if other cars arrive at the gas station, they can only look at one side.


    But in the era of big monopolies in the 19th century, this was completely commonplace. As now, the maintenance point of the Austrian Automobile Group does not provide services to other brands.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz shook his head: "The gas station can be engaged, but not so extreme. This is not the same as the maintenance point, and it is very easy to arouse people''s resentment.


    The anti-monopoly voice in society is getting higher and higher, and it is a matter of time before countries promulgate anti-monopoly laws. With such obvious flaws left now, it is easy to be targeted in the future.


    In this regard, you must pay attention to it. Even if you want to increase competitiveness, you can also take more covert measures.


    For example: membership card service.


    Anyone who buys a group''s vehicles can enjoy membership services and can get certain discounts at gas stations.


    Other customers, who want to enjoy the refueling discount, can let them pay for the membership card.


    You can send more membership cards, preferably in different cities, each membership card can only enjoy discounts in one region.


    Just look for excuses, as long as you can make sense in the clear, everyone can just accept it. "


    The maintenance point under the Austrian Automobile Group does not provide services for other cars, which is enough reason to evade.


    For example: there is no matching spare parts, it is impossible to carry out repairs; or the car repair master has not been in contact with this car, and I do n¡¯t know how to get it.


    The gas station will not work, anyway, everyone uses the oil, there is no use.


    If they refuse to provide services, car owners will definitely make trouble. Franz will not do this kind of thing that pulls hatred.


    In contrast, membership service is much easier for everyone to accept. As long as there is not much fanfare, ordinary people simply cannot understand the complicated relationship between enterprises.


    Change the vest and disconnect the gas station from the car group. The automobile group can also pay a membership fee to the gas station every year, leaving everyone with nothing to say.


    Anyway, there is no technology for information networking this year. Membership cards cannot be used nationwide, or they can be pushed out to be unrecognizable, or gas stations around the country operate independently.


    The card cannot be recognized, but the car can be recognized. If all car manufacturers can be paid to pay their dues, Franz does n¡¯t mind everyone enjoying discounts together.


    ...


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 Chapter 814： Helpless compromise

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    Compared with family cars, trucks and tractors are actually more popular with consumers in the market.


    The former is a luxury product that can only consume wealth; the latter is a means of production that can create more wealth.


    Wealthy people are not fools, they are more important than others. When doing multiple-choice questions, of course, according to your needs.


    Generally speaking, capitalists in cities prefer cars. Because the car can show their noble status and can bring them convenience in the business field.


    Okay, this is just an optical illusion. Unless you are going out as a liar and deliberately showing off wealth and fooling people, it may be a bit useful.


    In a normal business field, just talk about it. In the face of interests, no one will easily give in.


    The real role of the car is probably to be able to fool the employees. Operate in an invisible way of wealth, tell everyone: the boss has money, don''t worry.


    Buyers of trucks and tractors, except transportation companies, most of the customers come from farmers in the countryside and some nobles.


    Farmers really need it. Unlike expensive cars, tractors have been defined as cheap cars since their birth.


    It''s not Franz''s business. In an agricultural country like Austria, after discovering an artifact like a tractor, the Vienna government would have problems if it didn''t intervene.


    Since 1883, the Vienna government has promulgated a decree exempting tractor manufacturers from tax, encouraging companies to sell to farmers at low prices.


    Up to now, there have been many state-owned enterprises involved in the tractor production industry, directly hitting the sales price.


    Compared with the high profits of the car, the tractor is really the price of cabbage.


    Tractors for pulling goods and cultivating farms can be sold for 200 to 300 Aegis, and a single-purpose 150 Aegis can be bought.


    Of course, this is also a penny. Practical value is not low, comfort should not be expected.


    In order to reduce production costs, some manufacturers are too lazy to even equip the seats, and consumers also need to install them themselves after buying them.


    The pungent smoke, there are harsh "bursts, bursts, bursts ..." running, if there is a sense of user experience, it is estimated that many people will score zero.


    In contrast, the truck can be seen as a modified version of a car. There is nothing more than a car in the rear, and a few more cylinders are added as power.


    The comfort is much stronger than the tractor, and it is not as good as the car. The price is somewhere in between.


    After all, it is a big man, the technical difficulty of production is much lower, and the cost is slightly lower.


    If it is not restricted by traffic, it is estimated that the promotion speed of trucks is much faster than that of cars that are only active in the city or surrounding areas.


    Anyway, as soon as the market was launched, it was favored by nobles. Whether it''s pulling food from your home, selling vegetables into the city, or taking your family out for hunting, trucks are more worry-free than carriages.


    It ¡¯s what the upstarts need to show their status. Since the economic revolution of 1848, the Austrian nobility has been low-key.


    Emerging capitalists have replaced their hatred roles, as can be seen in daily newspapers.


    Most of the news that exposes social reality, the villains are mostly outbreak capitalists, or the second generation.


    In contrast, the proportion of young boys among nobles is much lower. Of course, this may be the social environment, which limits their room for play.


    There are many classes for noble children, and one will count as one after adulthood, and will enter the army to polish for a few years.


    By the time they retired and returned home, they were not too young. They were no longer middle school teenagers and knew how to use their brains to do things.


    In fact, there are not many bad things among the nobles, and all kinds of exotic births are also emerging.


    It''s just that these people have to care about the reputation of the family. Except for individual idiots, most people know to hide things and not be exposed to the spotlight.


    Compared with the old aristocracy, the newly rising military aristocracy has no experience in dealing with this matter.


    Many people indulge in power and cannot extricate themselves after taking power. Instead, the troubles are more.


    For Franz, these are minor issues.


    Things weren''t exposed, it was naturally hello, hello everyone, anyway, he emperor would not know.


    If the matter is exposed, then one is counted, and it will be dealt with in accordance with Austrian law.


    After watching one chicken after another killed, it still worked. I don''t know if I was intimidated by the monkeys. Anyway, the remaining chickens were terrified.


    With the vigorous development of the automobile industry, around this new industrial chain, many surrounding industries have also benefited.


    A series of industries such as steel, machinery manufacturing, petrochemicals, etc. have developed significantly in recent years.


    Taking the iron and steel industry as an example, it seems that the current automobile production capacity is not high, and not much steel is consumed every year.


    But now the automotive industry needs all steel, or special steel that is widely used in the military, not a pile of scrap iron that needs to be reprocessed.


    The customer is God, and there will be service if there is demand in the market. As long as the money is in place, everything is easy to discuss.


    There is no legal provision in Austria that military special steel cannot be used for civilian purposes. Before that, no one used it because the price was too high.


    It''s different now. Low-end cars can''t afford these high-tech, but the luxury version must be arranged.


    Affected by this good news, in the first half of 1885, Austria''s special steel output directly exceeded 50,000 tons, while the special steel production capacity for the whole year of 1880 was only a pitiful 30,000 tons.


    ...


    Economic development has not been smooth sailing, and time hastily passed, and by the end of 1885 trouble had come to the door.


    Franz asked in surprise: "What''s wrong with traffic?"


    It ¡¯s not bragging. This year Austria ¡¯s local traffic is called the second in the world, and no one dares to call it the first.


    Railways extending in all directions link large and small Austrian cities together, and they look like a dense spider web on the map.


    The Austrian economy can grow at a high speed, and this "railway spider web" also makes a great contribution. It can be said that without convenient transportation, there would be no Austrian Empire today.


    The Minister of Transportation, Stellens explained: "From the perspective of the Empire as a whole, our traffic situation is still at the world''s leading level, but serious congestion has occurred in some areas.


    These are mainly the industrial cities of the empire. With the continuous influx of population, the traffic pressure is increasing day by day.


    Especially after the birth of the car, the original urban planning can no longer keep up with the development of the times.


    The current problems are mainly concentrated in old industrial cities such as Prague, Pilsen, Brno, Ostrava, Munich, Stuttgart, Kainitz, Linz, and Milan.


    Due to the large population, congestion often occurs during commuting hours, and many people waste half an hour commuting to and from the bus.


    In contrast, emerging industrial cities such as Belgrade, Sarajevo, Sagreb, and Bucharest in the southern empire are much better off.


    In addition to the city, there is not enough width of the road construction before us. Many road sections are too narrow. It is difficult to stagger when two large trucks meet. "


    These problems are inevitable results. Even if the old industrial city was upgraded, it was carried out on the basis of the original one, and it didn''t make much effort to the urban construction.


    Thirty years ago, the changes at that time were enough to meet the demand. The designers did not have the ability to know the prophet, and they never thought that Austria would develop so fast.


    Franz is also not a professional urban design, you can''t start if you want to intervene. Coupled with the fact that the Vienna government was already heavily in debt, the shrunken wallet directly dispelled the idea of ??Franz ¡¯s major demolition.


    After thirty years, the problem was exposed and the government needed to find a solution.


    The industrial cities in the south were only established in the later period. When developing these areas, the Vienna government''s finances have gradually improved.


    Coupled with the fact that the foundation is thin, there are not so many historical burdens, and it is a pity that it is directly removed. Therefore, the cities in the south are relatively modern and the traffic carrying capacity is much higher.


    "Congestion" is also relative. Compared with the congested cities of later generations, squeezing the bus for half an hour is nothing.


    It was always more than half an hour at the bus stop on the way to work before moving forward a few hundred meters. It was much better not to walk faster.


    Urban traffic needs to be improved, and traffic outside the city is even more of a problem. Before the advent of cars, Austria ¡¯s roads were also among the best in Europe.


    However, road and highway are completely two concepts. The former is a horse race, so at most consider the carriage.


    Thirty years ago, the cars were all bulky steam cars. They were okay in the mine at Lila La Mine, and the issue of car traffic was never considered.


    The service life of the dirt road is very long. After so many years of repairs and repairs, the road is still running normally.


    There is no problem of constructing highways ahead of time here, because highways also have a service life. It is estimated that the construction in advance will not wait for cars to appear, and the roads that have been repaired in front have been retired.


    If these problems are to be solved, there will be a round of major infrastructure.


    Prime Minister Carl objected: "In the short term, we are not suitable for launching a new round of major infrastructure. At least until the completion of the first phase of the Near East development plan, the government should not be distracted.


    The problem of urban traffic congestion can allow the transportation department to strengthen management, or increase the number of buses to release as much transport power as possible.


    Although the problem cannot be solved fundamentally, it is still feasible to delay the problem for a while.


    The road outside the city was not originally prepared for cars, and it was inevitable that the demand could not be met. In theory, it is only by upgrading the roads of the whole country that we can meet this demand.


    But we all know that this is impossible. If it were to build a highway covering the whole country, the construction cost would be cheaper than our railway network.


    This has exceeded the government''s financial capacity, and we cannot issue bonds without financing.


    These things are not urgent, you can make plans first, and the implementation will not be delayed. "


    When the problem arises, Franz knows that Austria is still poor. The re-planning and upgrading of old industrial cities will not cost much less than rebuilding a new city.


    More than a dozen seats were launched in one fell swoop, and the Near East development plan was already implemented. The Vienna government really had no financial resources and started another wave.


    There are no ready-made examples of road network construction, but referring to the Austrian railway network can basically explain the problem.


    If it weren''t for fooling a large group of international enthusiasts to know about friendship sponsorship, it is unknown whether traffic is open to traffic now based on the strength of the Vienna government itself.


    "learn from mistakes."


    After being pitted once, international capital has also learned a lesson. If you want to fool people with painting cakes, it is now difficult to find so many "enthusiastic people" to sponsor.


    Roads are different from railroads. The investment prospects for railroads are bright. As long as they have passed a long investment cycle, there will be a lot of money behind them.


    What makes the road profitable is a complete mess, and there is no lesson to follow.


    There are not many cars in this year. Even in the most economically developed areas, the money received by establishing a toll station is not necessarily enough to pay the toll collectors.


    It''s really difficult to buy and sell without seeing the profit prospects, and want to get in the wrong way.


    Not to mention investors, even the traversal of Franz is not optimistic about the profitability of highway projects.


    There is no way, the popularization of cars takes time. Only after the market has developed to a certain extent can it be possible to recover the investment costs and obtain investment returns by relying on fees.


    However, the capitalists can''t wait. Even a "value investment" will not work, because the investment in the highway project will not be recovered. I am afraid that the road built before will be scrapped.


    ...


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 Chapter 815： crisis

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    St. Petersburg, since receiving news of the French ranch plan, there has been little smile on Alexander III''s face.


    Now that I have received news that the British Parliament passed the Food Self-Sufficiency Plan, I can imagine how Alexander III was feeling.


    There is no way that grain exports are too important for the Russian Empire. Not only accounts for the largest proportion of the country ¡¯s foreign exchange income, but also involves the livelihoods of tens of millions of people.


    Since the completion of the agricultural reforms of Alexander II, the Russian Empire has fallen into the predicament of oversupply of grain. Except for the years of the Russo-Prussian War, the tsarist government had to worry about the sale of grain every year.


    This is related to a decree during the period of Alexander II.


    At that time, in preparation for the Second Russian-Russian War, the government needed to raise military food, and it just happened to catch up with the agricultural crisis. The non-selling non-governmental people had no money to pay taxes. Alexander II ordered farmers to pay taxes with food.


    This policy allowed the tsarist government to raise enough military food in the shortest time and laid the foundation for winning the second Russian-Russian war.


    The sequelae is that the tsarist government receives a large amount of grain every year, especially in remote areas, where almost all farmers pay grain tax.


    It is impossible to change it back. Transportation in Russia is very bad. Food in remote areas can''t be sold at all, and in some areas it can''t even be sold. It''s far better to pay in kind directly.


    If this decree were to be abolished, it would be against tens of millions of peasants, and this kind of thing Alexander III dared not do.


    If there were so many grains in the hands of the Tsarist government decades ago, the gods and gods would have been killed and swept away by the Buddha.


    It is a pity that different from the past, what the current tsarist government wants most is to monetize the grain.


    Don''t think about it at home, the price of grain in the market itself is not high. If so much grain is released, the grain market must collapse.


    Internationally, there is also surplus grain production capacity, coupled with political factors, Russia''s grain export road is not smooth.


    If it were not for Austria to take the lead in the Food Export Alliance, everyone would reduce the amount of food exports and stabilize the price of food. It is estimated that the international market would have been broken for a long time.


    After the international food prices stabilized, the tsarist government was only a little relieved to share their share, but in fact it was still unable to digest the food the government received every year.


    Of course, the rest is not wasted. The Tsarist government also thought of many ways, such as: raising livestock, making wine ...


    The former naturally failed and it was easy to raise animals, but unfortunately it was difficult to sell them.


    The domestic market looks very big, but it is a pity that ordinary people are poor, and it is not easy to fill up their stomachs, and they simply cannot afford it.


    Although the international market is larger, the problem is that it is difficult to transport live animals, they cannot be kept fresh after slaughter, and cured meat cannot be sold in the international market.


    Originally, food safety has been a serious problem these years. If we hear the words "produced by Russia", it is estimated that 99% of consumers will be scared away.


    This is the brand effect, and Russian food is so reassuring.


    Other countries export food, but there may be problems; while Russia exports food, basically there are problems.


    This is the conclusion drawn by the European people through their own experience.


    In order to change this image, the tsarist government has also made efforts, but all of them have been eliminated by the joint efforts of bureaucrats and capitalists.


    For details, you can refer to the sales of meat products on the Russian market. Those with high prices are imported goods, and those made in China cannot be sold.


    However, whenever the economic situation permits, everyone will buy more reassuring imported food. Not only meat products, but also flour.


    Even if many people know that these flours are wheat produced in Russia and exported to Austria, the same will be the case when the processing is completed and then sold back. Everyone would rather pay a higher price to be assured.


    As a result of the development of animal husbandry, in the end, farmers in the border areas have benefited and they can rush their animals to the next Austrian market.


    Industrial development should not be expected, because these animals were labeled from the beginning-imported from Russia.


    Once the inherent cognition is formed, it is not so easy to change.


    With this label, this part of the meat product has no market in Austria. Many were processed into cured meat and canned food, and finally returned to the Russian market.


    Compared with the thriving of the aquaculture industry, the wine-making business of the Tsarist government is booming. It is now Europe''s largest wine supplier and sells cheap wine.


    It''s really cheap, even if someone wants to follow suit. Because according to the price of grain in the market, after these grain wines are sold, they are not enough to recover the cost.


    Of course, "cheap" is not enough to make the Russians the largest supplier of alcohol in Europe. What is more important is that the Russian Empire itself is the largest alcohol consumer in Europe.


    Austria, with a similar population, consumes less than half of the Russian Empire ¡¯s alcohol consumption each year. If you calculate alcohol consumption, this gap will be even greater.


    In a sense, the overcapacity of grain has promoted the development of the alcoholic culture of the Russian people and made the "land of wine barrels" deserved.


    This is all forced out, and the Tsarist government is not willing to be so extravagant, but it can''t be piled up in the warehouse and rotted without bringing the extra food into the wine for cash!


    It took some time to dispose of the surplus grain, and now Britain and France have started tossing again.


    Although the impact is not significant in the short term, once their plan becomes a reality, the Tsarist government ¡¯s largest foreign exchange earning project is completely gone.


    The gloomy Alexander III asked: "The British Parliament has passed the food self-sufficiency plan, regardless of our withdrawal from the free trade system, so who can tell me what the Austrians are doing?"


    This is a very obvious problem. The British Parliament was able to pass the proposal so smoothly, and the Austrian government certainly did not do its utmost to prevent it.


    With Austrian influence, even if it is impossible to influence the British decision-making, it will be no problem to delay it in Parliament for a period of time.


    Combined with what happened during this time, Alexander III had reason to suspect that the Austrian government had secretly traded with Britain and France, betraying the interests of the Russian Empire.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez: "Your Majesty, the Government of Vienna recently issued an announcement on agricultural upgrading.


    According to the above, Austria will reduce in the next five years: 5% of wheat planting area, 3% of potato planting area ... in response to a new round of agricultural crisis.


    If this plan is fully realized, their domestic market will be enough to consume domestic grain production capacity, and basically get rid of dependence on the international market. "


    In fact, Franz was forced to do so. Needless to say, the importance of food, if he can monopolize the food export market, he will die even if he loses money.


    Unfortunately, Austria does not now have the conditions to monopolize grain exports.


    Even though it occupies the largest share in the international agricultural product export market and its market share is almost monopolized, this dominant position is not stable.


    To consolidate the hegemony, we must first suppress several grain-producing countries, especially the Russian Empire next door.


    The international situation is changing. Today, Britain, France, and Russia are still enemies, and tomorrow they may become friends.


    With the Russians'' own capabilities, it is not a problem to want to develop the agricultural products processing industry, but it is different with external support.


    In case one day the Russians and the French or the British reached an agreement to attract a group of British and French capitalists to run over and invest.


    The result of serious agricultural products processing factories in coastal cities is serious. After all: "Advanced technology + cheap industrial raw materials + cheap labor + vast market = success."


    Encountered such a combination, Austria can only passively follow the price war, relying on financial resources to hurt people.


    Knowing that the "money road" was dim and involved the interests of tens of millions of peasants, Franz was naturally impossible to be arrogant, so he drove on this road of no return.


    In order to minimize losses, it is natural to promote the transformation of domestic agriculture before overturning the table.


    In this era of rapid technological development, reducing the area planted with grain does not mean reducing the total grain production capacity. These are two completely different concepts.


    Of course, it seems to the outside world that the Vienna government is poor in technology and has no choice but to reduce food production capacity to cope with the subsequent agricultural crisis.


    With a bang, the coffee cup in front of Alexander III had already flown out. Austria is now retreating, which is not good for the Russian Empire.


    Since grain production can be retreated, so can the agricultural product processing industry. Once Britain and France are truly self-sufficient in food, Austria can also abandon this part of their interests.


    With the continuous development of the economy, the proportion of agricultural products processing industry in Austria''s domestic economy is getting lower and lower.


    Moreover, the loss of some foreign markets does not mean that the agricultural product processing industry is finished. What is really affected is some raw grain processing enterprises such as flour mills.


    Other agricultural and sideline products processing enterprises are basically not affected. For the entire agricultural products processing industry, it is actually not very big.


    It is the Russian raw material exporter who is really unlucky. After all, the processing enterprises can transform and pass on the losses, but the tsarist government has no way to pass the losses on.


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    Vienna Palace


    Franz asked in surprise: "France and Russia are moving closer?"


    France and Russia will move closer, and Franz is not surprised. He was surprised that the two countries moved closer together too early.


    The agricultural crisis is brewing, but it has not yet broken out. If you are in a hurry and go to hospital, you will not be in a panic until you are seriously ill.


    It is still early. The French ranch plan has only one plan, and the British food self-sufficiency plan has not even determined the origin of the food.


    Even if it will impact international food prices, it will have to wait for them to plant the food.


    This kind of indispensable just-needed products is not the future market changes of futures and stocks.


    Whether it is bad or good, the demand in the market is indispensable. Before the overcapacity of grain occurs, even if the international grain market is turbulent, there will be no major changes.


    At least until the major grain exporting countries abandon the implementation of uniform grain sales prices, the international grain trading market will not change significantly.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Your Majesty, the Tsarist Government is also forced.


    Although after the outbreak of the agricultural crisis, everyone can still solve the problem by expanding domestic demand, but the Tsar government''s debt pressure is too great.


    The Russian Empire also suffered from a serious lack of foreign exchange. After losing its financial resources for food exports, their financial system would soon collapse.


    The French were willing to let the Russians'' grain enter their own market, and the tsarist government simply could not refuse it. "


    There is no way, no matter how to open source and cut costs, the debt still has to be paid, and can only choose to pay foreign exchange or gold, the ruble is basically no one in the international currency market.


    Every year, a large amount of foreign exchange is required to pay off debts. The Tsarist government naturally has to work hard to earn foreign exchange, or else it will fill a pit with a lot of gold.


    Once the foreign exchange is insufficient, gold flows out of the country in large quantities, and the currency value of the ruble is finished. When a country ¡¯s currency loses its credibility, the financial system is doomed.


    The bitterness of this was experienced by the Tsarist government, and it can even be said to be experienced.


    Every financial crash is accompanied by-government bankruptcy.


    The seemingly effective method of delinquency is actually endless. It is enough to be isolated and excluded by the international community. The key is what to do with a mortgage?


    Can''t you rely on the debts of the Nordic Federation and Austria at the same time, refuse to perform the loan mortgage contract signed in advance, and fight the two countries to wipe out the debt?


    Such a no-limit approach will naturally not be rejected by the tsarist government, and allies are always worthless in the face of interests. But the current problem is one enemy and two, that is really unbeatable!


    In this era of weak meat and strong food, the winners on the battlefield can pay the bills, but have not heard that the losers can also pay the bills.


    If you ca n¡¯t afford it, you can only find ways to make money.


    The French came up with tangible benefits, and even knowing that this might be a poisonous bait, the Tsarist government could not refuse.


    Franz nodded and said slowly: "It seems that we all underestimated the French. Perhaps the Paris government''s ranch plan is a pretext.


    The French region itself is the largest grain producer in Western Europe. If it were not for the annexation of the Italian region, they would have no shortage of grain.


    These farmers were the foundation of the Bonaparte dynasty, and as long as Napoleon IV was not mad, he would not harm the interests of this group of people.


    It has been politically determined that the price of grain in France will be at a high level to protect the interests of the peasant class.


    The French ranch plan can reduce dependence on outside food, but it does not mean that all must be self-sufficient.


    Once all the grain is self-sufficient, driven by interest groups, the price of grain in France is destined to fall, and the interests of the peasant class are difficult to guarantee.


    Only by leaving a certain gap and importing grain from overseas can we keep grain prices high and provide a reason that is acceptable to all parties.


    Cooperating with the Russians may also be part of their plan in advance. Our laissez-faire has only accelerated the development of the situation.


    Next, how is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared to respond? "


    The facts are in front of us. Whether the French are preparing in advance or making a move, the final situation will develop in the direction of France.


    Without damaging the interests of domestic farmers, a large-scale farming plan will not only reduce foreign exchange losses, but also help promote the development of the domestic grain processing industry.


    The development of the industrial revolution to the present, the mainstream economic sector is actually a few, namely: light industry led by the textile industry, agricultural product processing industry, and traditional heavy industry including shipbuilding, iron and steel metallurgy, mining.


    Next is transportation, and finally the newly emerging power industry. As for the automobile and internal combustion engine industries, they are still infants and young children, and they account for a very small proportion in the social and economic volume.


    France''s foundation is still very thick, the industry chain is basically complete, the only regrettable lack of leading industries.


    The British occupy the dominant position in the financial industry, textile industry and shipbuilding industry, and also occupy an important position in the mining and steel metallurgy industries.


    Austria is the dominant position in the fields of agricultural products processing industry, power industry, transportation and other fields. It has also surpassed the British in the fields of mining and steel metallurgy with a slight advantage, becoming the industry leader.


    The French are in tragedy. There is no one in the important industry who can resist the flag, which is quite mediocre.


    Not to mention heavy industry, innate resources have determined that the French are difficult to make a difference in this field, and it can be regarded as very hard to be ranked third in the world.


    The textile industry, which is the government''s key development, was suspended by the British in international competition. It seems that the industry is very large. In fact, the total volume is not comparable to that of Austria, which is next door and unobtrusive.


    The transportation industry in France has developed very well. It has been overhauling railways since Napoleon III, but unfortunately other industries have not kept up.


    The capitalist investment is to consider the return. For a long time, the railway that has no hope of profitability will be ruthlessly abandoned even if it is repaired.


    Frankly speaking, France''s emerging industries are still developing very well, but unfortunately the limitations are too great.


    For example: in the electric power industry, the French entered early. Unfortunately, the French lack coal and rely heavily on overseas imports. The high cost of power generation restricts the promotion of electricity.


    It is difficult for the real economy to dominate a single company. Even if it cannot become an industry leader, it can also be very moisturizing as the industry''s second.


    Now it seems that the big farm plan is just for food self-sufficiency, it is enough to rely on farming.


    In fact, because of the existence of tariff barriers, domestic agricultural product processing enterprises have an advantage in tax costs. As long as the grain production capacity goes up, these enterprises will develop.


    While promoting the development of the domestic economy, it also hit competitors. It can be said that this large-scale farming plan is beneficial to France without harm.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg replied: "The French ranch plan is beyond our reach, and there is no way to destroy it for now.


    However, they want to win over Russia, and they must not be allowed to complete successfully. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking for a suitable intervention point to interrupt France and Russia from continuing to move closer together. "


    Saying no fear, it must be fake.


    A single France, or Russia, has obvious shortcomings, and Austria can still deal with it calmly. If the two form a group, the situation will change.


    Franz didn''t forget that there was a John Bull who was **** stick outside the strait. The original World War I was detonated only after John Bull joined the Allies.


    In a sense, if there is no pitman or pit teammates, the Russians will not be able to jump on the street so quickly.


    The material assistance was timely, the Tsarist government did not fall so early, the German Empire could not last so long, and there was nothing American did in World War I.


    "This is difficult to achieve. The French are willing to open up the domestic market. That is tangible benefits. It is difficult for the tsarist government to refuse.


    To prevent them from getting close, we must also pay a price, even if we add political influence, at least not lower than the French.


    Unlike the French, they can toss about anything. If they succeed, they will make a lot of money. Failure will also cause us trouble.


    A few more times, I''m afraid I can''t stand it. In the long run, the French were not suppressed, and the Russian appetite was first raised.


    Unless we can win with a single blow, it is very unfavorable for us to continue to be so entangled. "


    The problem is here. The Frenchman is purely a messy shot. No matter the final success or failure, the result will not be worse than it is now.


    In contrast, Austria cannot continue to play like this forever. Over time, this will create an illusion for the Russians that Austria cannot live without Russia.


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    Prime Minister Karl: "Can''t hold it, then it can only be suppressed.


    After so many years in the Russian-Austrian League, the Russians have already gained too many benefits. If they are not satisfied, there is no need to continue ... "


    The conflict between Russia and Austria is only a matter of time. Human desires are always unsatisfactory, and Austria cannot always satisfy Russian desires.


    Despite preparations, Franz did not expect to come so fast.


    Now it is only the French who are shot, and it is so troublesome; if the British are involved later, things will be more difficult.


    Basically, it is certain that as long as Britain and France are willing to invest their blood, it will be a matter of time before the Russians retreat, because Austria can no longer afford the price.


    This is determined by the geographical location. Austria blocked the Russians ¡¯westward journey. The Vienna government could not continue to make concessions on this issue.


    Once the international situation has changed greatly, the huge debt between Russia and Austria is also one of the factors that induces the two countries to turn their backs.


    If you ca n¡¯t afford the foreign debt, you will kill the creditor. This kind of thing has a precedent in continental Europe. In the Russian ethos, Franz was not surprised.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg shook his head and smiled: "Things are not so bad. Now there are three main reasons that hinder the Russians from turning back:


    First, the British and French have not paid enough attention, the price for the Russians is not high enough, and the chips for betrayal are not enough;


    The second is that Russia and Austria have continued the friendship of the three generations since the anti-French war. From the folk to the government, the pro-Austrian faction has taken advantage;


    The third is the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. Once they are on the opposite side, the new Russian national industry will be devastated.


    If these three problems cannot be solved, they will at least relax their relations, and the Russian-Austrian alliance can still continue.


    Judging from the current situation, the French just want to separate the Russian-Austrian alliance, and have not yet reached the point where they want to pull the Russians into war with us.


    Even if the British and French shot together, the Russians will not be defeated for a while. I can say responsibly that the Russians do not want to see us on the battlefield. "


    This explanation relieved many people that it was almost impossible to solve three major problems at the same time.


    Especially in the latter two, Russia-Austria relations are friendly. It has been through three generations and six monarchs have been determined together.


    Politicians can change their positions at any time, but it is not possible for people to change their positions.


    The group of "pro-Austrian faction" was not flickered out, but was bound with tangible interests.


    Once Russia and Austria turn their backs, this group will become the biggest victims. On the contrary, there is also a pro-Russian faction in Austria, and these are all vested interests of Russian-Austrian friendship.


    When it comes to interests, one must not be able to persuade others by relying on one''s lips. If the tsarist government wants to turn around, it must first suppress the pro-Olympics in China.


    The problems in the industrial system are even more troublesome. Even with the help of Britain and France, it will not be able to correct them in three to five years.


    If Austria suddenly blocks the Russians, it will take less than half a year for most of the factories in Russia to shut down due to mechanical problems.


    Of course, many people are not aware of this. After all, there is no precedent in this respect, and no one knows how to control a country ¡¯s industry, and it is possible to start with spare parts for mechanical equipment.


    On the issue of building a safe moat, Franz is still satisfied, with so many protections, it is much more reliable than the original German Empire in space and time.


    From the current point of view, as long as Austria does not engage in irritating things, the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia will not be united at all.


    The French felt the threat of Austria and needed to get the Russians to share the pressure, but the problem is that the British now feel the pressure of the Russians?


    As for Austria, although it is a little stronger and a little more active, it has not violated their core interests.


    In the eyes of most British people, French talents are Britain ¡¯s biggest enemy, Russians are the second enemy, Austria is ranked at the top four or five, and there are nasty Americans ahead.


    This ranking has no substantive value, and there are too many national emotions in it.


    On the eve of the outbreak of World War I, the biggest enemy in the minds of the British people was France, so it was not without reason that John Bull pulled the allies in the world war and dug pits and buried mines after the war.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Franz said slowly: "Since there is no situation within a short period of time that is still under control, then wait for the shot.


    The Ministry of Agriculture first made preparations. Once the French ranch plan had achieved results, it promoted new potash fertilizers and directly paid for it. "


    Since Austria can''t make money in grain production, then no one wants to make money.


    Synthetic ammonia needs to be produced in large quantities, and there are technical difficulties. Mining potassium mines buried in the ground does not have much technical difficulty.


    Phosphate fertilizers have already appeared. It is easy to add another potash fertilizer. There is too much to guarantee. It is easy to increase the current output by more than ten percentage points.


    It is not realistic to promote to the whole world, but it is still very promising to increase food production in most parts of Europe within three to five years.


    Needless to say, the outbreak of the agricultural crisis was appropriate, and even worse than ever.


    The open-minded French people have always been at the forefront of world agriculture and are still keen to promote chemical fertilizers.


    The increase in French agricultural production by more than a dozen percentage points, coupled with the contribution of colonial farms, is basically enough to eat domestic food. The Paris government cannot always suppress its own agriculture and create a market for the Russians.


    The agricultural crisis broke out, international food prices collapsed, and the French defaulted. I wonder if the tsarist government can withstand this double blow. Franz has already paid tribute to Alexander III in advance.


    After being sternly put together, the Russians will definitely take revenge. This is Austria''s opportunity.


    It does n¡¯t matter whether it ¡¯s interests or strategy, it ¡¯s people who decide all of this. As long as it is a person, it is inevitable to be influenced by personal perception, and it is impossible to achieve 100% reason.


    There is no harm in flickering, how can you know if you can''t try it? In case of success, it is blood earning; if it fails, nothing happens, anyway, the face is thick and fearless.


    ...


    With the order of Franz, the Ministry of Agriculture was busy. "Pot fertilizer" was not found one day or two days, but the relevant news was blocked by Franz.


    At present, only agricultural experts are studying in the experimental area, and it is not used in agricultural production. The Secretary of Agriculture, Halls, only heard his name.


    After receiving the report, Halls knew the specific components of this thing.


    The demand for potash fertilizer in agriculture can be regarded as massive. This is not something that can be filled with a little grass and ash, so let''s say find the mine quickly!


    In the memory of Franz, it can be known that the grass ash is equivalent to the weakened version of potash fertilizer, which all benefited from the news that the burning of straw was prohibited before crossing.


    So this result is to allow scientists to study the ingredients in grass ash that are beneficial to agricultural production, and then go to nature to compare and find.


    Franz does not know what the potash looks like, let alone the specific distribution area.


    However, this is a small problem. The Austrian government has a habit of statistical resources. However, any minerals found will be registered and used regardless of their usefulness.


    Knocking on the door of the Mining Bureau, Hols is not calm, according to the data, Austria is actually a potassium-poor country.


    "Director Rogers, can''t an Austrian university of NuoDa even find several large potash mines?


    If you look at the information above, it hasn''t been updated in seven or eight years, can''t you have more ... "


    At the first level of the National People''s Congress, although they were not directly under the leadership, Rogers also lost his temper in the face of the chattering Minister of Agriculture.


    Patience explained: "Your Excellency, Potash Mine is not an important resource. Naturally, the Mining Bureau has not organized personnel to detect it.


    These discoveries are all unexpected discoveries by the expedition team. The above reserves are only a preliminary estimate and do not represent real reserves.


    If the Ministry of Agriculture needs it, we can send people to carry out detailed exploration to determine the final reserves. "


    This is also impossible. There are too many types of ores in nature. Even if the ore is unified, different characteristics may appear because of the different content.


    The common ores are naturally recognizable by the prospecting team. It is common for certain niche mines to be misjudged. There are even thousands of mines in the archives where the type of ore cannot be determined. The label is directly unknown.


    Of course, these thousands of unknown mines are not equal to thousands of unknown ores.


    The exploration team didn''t know that there were only two reasons, either it was a rare mine that was not very useful in a short period of time, or a mineral that has not yet been discovered by humans.


    For the Bureau of Mines, sometimes the site is too large is also a burden. The number of large and small mines registered in Austria has long been hundreds of thousands.


    Mines with economic value can not be developed, and anyone who can take care of the "potassium mine" with little value will be normal if the Mining Bureau is not concerned.


    Hols nodded: "Then hurry up, anyway, you have to find enough potassium mine for me in three years or so.


    Without excuses, I do n¡¯t believe that the Austrian Empire at the University of Nuovo has even a few potash mines. "


    ...


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    Just as Austria was preparing to overturn the table, the situation in Egypt also changed dramatically.


    Regardless of how the Russians and the Austrians pull their hind legs, with the full efforts of the French, the uprising army led by Mahdi still did not hold up, and the record of the fight was terrible.


    If it was not for the Eighth Division to evade destruction during the retreat, it would also block the Nile River and increase the logistical pressure of the French army.


    In the headquarters of the Eighth Division, Faginham hurried in: "Lieutenant Colonel, something serious happened.


    Just received the news that Mahdi died last night. The cause of death is temporarily unclear and is suspected to be related to inflammation of the wound. "


    In order to survive on the battlefield, in addition to having a life-saving ability, more depends on luck.


    Mahdi was very unlucky. While patrolling the troops, he was hit by a stray bullet from unknown places.


    The bullet did not hurt the bones, only left a hole in the thigh. In terms of medical technology this year, this can only be considered a minor injury.


    The bullet did not hit the point, as long as it was treated in a timely manner, all of it could survive.


    However, Mahdi''s luck was not good enough, and at this moment, the wound was inflamed.


    In theory, inflammation is not a fatal injury, and most of them can save lives after using antibiotics. It''s really not possible, you can also amputate to save your life.


    It is a pity that this is an African continent lacking medical treatment and medicine. Britain and Austria have no luxury to send medical personnel to the rebel army. What is popular here is ...


    Anyway, after the operation, Mahdi''s body collapsed.


    Mahdi ¡¯s life and death are not important, the key is that he died at the wrong time, and he will get a lunch box at another time. Hutier and others are too lazy to ask.


    But it is not possible now. The uprising army has just been hit hard and was tempered by the French. It is time to inspire morale.


    The house leak coincided with the night rain, and Mahdi died at this time, and there was not even one of the rebels carrying the flag.


    No matter who is in the upper position, we cannot convince everyone. Next, around the battle for leadership, there must be a battle between dragons and tigers within the uprising.


    Now the uprising army is really "difficulties in internal relations and external relations", and it may be destroyed at any time.


    After pondering for a while, Hutier replied with a wry smile: "This news is not coming at the right time, it seems that our task is coming to an end."


    Judith''s unsteadiness can be seen from the thick and dry interlude in his tone, and the sorrow between the eyebrows.


    In times of peace, it is too difficult for soldiers to make contributions. This Egyptian rebellion is already the best opportunity for them to wait.


    Although leaving now can get a good evaluation, but it is only good. If you score, it will be at most 80 points, which is a full 20 points away from the full score.


    There is no way, strategically, they are considered successful, and the success has caused chaos to the French. But in tactics, they did not have a record.


    The few victories were also piled up by human tactics. In almost every battle, your casualties are several times that of the enemy.


    The competition in the Austrian army is also very cruel, pursuing the natural law of respect for the strong, such a record naturally cannot be brought out to meet others.


    Botiorek: "Anyway, you have to leave, it''s better to leave now because of chaos. If you drag on, we will witness a farce."


    The French army is under pressure, and the rebel army is already at stake, but the high-level leaders are still fighting and fighting for power.


    As an orthodox soldier, Botiorek naturally does not want to witness.


    Especially if it continues, it is possible that Austria will be dragged into the water.


    ...


    Not unexpectedly, as soon as Hutier and others left, the internal rights struggle of the uprising broke out.


    If the French did not send troops suddenly, forcing the rebels to retreat again, there might be a whole martial arts inside the rebels.


    Adhering to the principle of not being able to get oneself, and not allowing the enemy to get one, Lieutenant General Jerette, who is a foreigner, became the leader of the rebel army in a daze.


    Of course, this "boss" is limited to nominal, in fact, Jarrett can''t control anyone. If you want to command troops, you can only use weapons and equipment to lure these guys to sell their lives.


    Lieutenant General Jarrett, who had just acted as the commander-in-chief, was busy packing up the mess at the moment.


    "General, I just received the news. The senior team of the Eighth Division disappeared collectively. It seems that the Austrians chose to give up the rebel army."


    With a bang, the documents on Jarrett''s desk had flown out.


    There is no doubt that this is a terrible news for Lieutenant General Jarrett.


    After losing the support of Austria, the possibility of the uprising army wanting to make a comeback is even less.


    Unlike general missions, Lieutenant General Geret really hopes that the Uprising will succeed. Since the Aswan victory pushed him to the ranks of the world''s top generals, Lieutenant General Gerrett was inseparable from the Uprising.


    The top general needs to be supported by a record. There is no record that can be compared with the defeat of the French.


    Life is alive, the word fame and fortune.


    Lieutenant General Jarrett can''t be vulgar, especially after getting it, he doesn''t want to lose even more.


    After all, the water in the Aswan victory is too great, and the rebels have more casualties than the French.


    If it is not for political needs, this kind of defeated and defeated play can''t really get on the table.


    No one likes this kind of fierce commander, especially the middle and lower rank officers and men, who don''t want to be betrayed.


    Returning to China with this record, in addition to gaining fame, Jarrett''s actual income is not high, and even will be idle.


    Being angry can''t solve the problem. Unless the two countries directly intervene, the outcome of this uprising is doomed.


    The original plan of Jarrett was to provoke the Fau conflict and pull Austria into the water. Under the current international environment, as long as there is a fuse, the possibility of conflict between France and Austria is as high as 80%.


    After calming down, Lieutenant General Jerette had realized that something could not be done: "Jack, prepare to pack things, we will leave here as soon as possible.


    It must be done in secret, not to attract the attention of this group of ... Remember that everything in the warehouse must be taken away. "


    If you just want to run the road, you don''t need to pack things up. It''s better to leave quietly.


    Obviously, Admiral Jarrett is not a two-sleeved breeze master, and has taken advantage of his position to reap a lot of benefits.


    Egypt is an ancient country with a rich history, gold and silver jewelry are indispensable, and antiques are innumerable.


    In particular, the latter has no value at all in the eyes of the high-ranking rebels. Since Jarrett likes it, he will naturally give it away.


    If you do n¡¯t please the person in charge, who knows if you will wear small shoes when distributing aid.


    Now it was time to run, Jarrett could not forget these gains, and even he had to go further and prepare for the collection of the rebels.


    The young officer Jack shook his head: "General, we have too many things, and we need at least dozens of carriages to transport them.


    With so many things, I am afraid that it would be very difficult to leave quietly and quietly without disturbing the top of the uprising army. "


    Jarrett heard the most pretending sentence, "Too much money is also an annoyance." I never expected that I would be hit by myself.


    With dozens of horse-drawn carriages running, let''s not conceal the high rise of the uprising army. It is estimated that even the hostile French can''t hide it.


    Once the news is revealed, don''t say that you have run away with your goods, and whether you can save your life is a question mark.


    Lieutenant General Jerette reprimanded: "Idiot, when will I let you go straight! Without the protection of the army, these things are life-saving signs."


    Jack was not annoyed when he was scolded and asked with a smile: "Uncle, what is your plan?"


    Jarret glared at his nephew and said angrily: "Shut up, remember to call the general. If your kid wants to go further in the army, don''t expose our relationship."


    Like most European troops in this era, the British army naturally has a lot of nepotism, but this kind of thing can only be understood, and it is unspeakable.


    In order not to irritate ordinary people in the military, these second generations of them, while enjoying these benefits, must also keep as low-key as possible.


    If the relationship is exposed, it will not be tight in the short term, but in the next promotion appointment, it will inevitably be treated with a different eye.


    It seems that the problem is not big, anyway, ordinary people can only envy jealousy, but in fact endless troubles. When he was promoted to high position, he was picked up by competitors to pick things up. This was the last straw that crushed the camel.


    As for the evacuation plan?


    What plan does this need, and it is not fragrant to run directly with the army?


    As long as you cross the border and enter British Africa, you will be safe.


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 Chapter 819： The struggle of Napoleon IV

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    The constant victory on the African battlefield did not please the French for long. The defeat of the rebels does not mean that the matter is over. The aftermath is the real trouble.


    Regardless of the broken soldiers scattered in the countryside, anyway, the Egyptian region has almost been scourged. French immigrants who have escaped the disaster ran to the city to avoid scourge.


    But the flooding Nile River cannot be ignored. Now is the dry season, and the destructive power is not too amazing.


    If the river channel cannot be cleared in time, until the flood season comes, including the most fertile delta, do n¡¯t expect any harvest along the Nile.


    Looking at the reconstruction plan for Egypt in his hand, Napoleon IV''s complexion dimmed, and even the good news that the frontline had defeated the main force of the rebels did not make him feel a little relieved.


    "Why spend so much money?"


    Napoleon IV had also seen the big scene, and it would not be a small number that would move him.


    Egypt''s post-war reconstruction plan has already cost nearly one-fifth of the post-civil war reconstruction plan in France, and it needs to invest up to billions of francs.


    This is a colony, not a native. At such a great price, it can only restore the social order in Egypt, not to mention the real development.


    The new Prime Minister Terence Burkin explained hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the rebels have done a great job.


    The Nile River, Egypt ¡¯s largest river, was devastated and blocked more than a hundred river channels, forming seventy-three dammed lakes.


    Due to the serious blockage of the river channel, the river continued to overflow to both sides, and many farmlands along the Nile River were damaged.


    The expenditure to clear the river alone requires hundreds of millions of francs. To restore these farmland, more investment is required.


    Because of the war, most small towns and plantations in Egypt were devastated, and the local economy was completely over.


    Affected by this, many domestic companies engaged in agricultural insurance have fallen into crisis and need government funding for assistance.


    The capitalists, plantation owners, and ordinary immigrants who suffered heavy losses in the Egyptian region all need government funding.


    In addition, the biggest expense is relief for refugees.


    According to incomplete statistics, two out of every three people in Egypt are refugees, and the total number of refugees may exceed the two million mark.


    If these problems cannot be solved, the situation in Egypt is difficult to stabilize.


    The government has included all these necessary expenses, together with the military expenditure to maintain local stability after the war, into the post-war reconstruction funds. "


    After hearing this explanation, Napoleon IV was still not relieved. No amount of reason can change the fact that money still has to be spent.


    Before waiting for Napoleon IV''s position, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Vernon, first denied it: "This is impossible!


    Egypt is just a colony, and no matter how important it is, it is not worth the cost.


    The government''s financial resources are limited, we have more meaningful things to do, and we cannot waste precious funds. "


    This is the truth, the French government really has no money. Affected by the Egyptian rebellion, the French economy suffered heavy losses, and fiscal revenue also declined.


    Revenue has decreased, but financial expenditure has not decreased, especially military expenditure has also increased significantly.


    Not long ago, the Paris government also launched a ranch plan, planning more than 100 farms in French Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and other regions.


    At present, one third of the farm projects are under construction, and some farms have completed land leveling and are ready for spring cultivation.


    These achievements were made with money. No accidents, all farm projects are government funded.


    As for private capital?


    Unfortunately, the group of planters in Egypt is France ¡¯s most passionate representative of agriculture. Now they are all busy licking wounds. Who dares to use money to fill the bottomless hole of agriculture.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin glared: "No matter what you can do! Other projects can be postponed, but the Nile must be cleared as soon as possible.


    This year ¡¯s agriculture in the Egyptian region is less than one-third of the normal year, and the autumn grains along the Nile are almost out of reach.


    According to estimates by the colonial government, the population in the Egyptian region has fallen by at least a quarter due to war, hunger, and disease.


    If the rivers cannot be cleared before May, next year the grain along the Nile will fail again, and the famine will continue for another year.


    Once this happens, the situation in Egypt, which has now stabilized, will fall into chaos.


    When things go by, whether the local population can still have a third left is an unknown.


    Without a sufficient population, there is not enough labor. What about our cotton plantations? "


    Having just suffered the loss of insufficient cotton supply, a large number of domestic capitalists in the cotton spinning industry are urging the government to stabilize the situation as soon as possible in order to resume production.


    From this point of view, the masses who walked outside demonstrated that 7 out of 10 were workers in the cotton textile industry chain.


    Due to insufficient supply of raw materials, most factories cannot start construction normally. If the enterprise is not good, the workers'' lives will be even worse.


    Terrence Burgin could not care about the life and death of the Egyptians, but could not help but consider the consequences of labor shortage.


    The current French Egypt also includes half of the Sudan, if the territorial area is 2 million square kilometers.


    However, on such a large site, including the indigenous tribes living in the deep forest and old forest, there are only less than five million people.


    This is the figure before the outbreak of the rebellion. When the situation stabilizes and there are 3.5 million people who can survive, that is God ¡¯s blessing.


    If the famine continues, it will not be a dream if there are no people in it. After all, there is only one Nile Delta in the rich land of Egypt, and most of the rest is desert.


    If you want to survive by hunting and picking wild fruits, it is a pity that this is the wrong place. Most African countries do not have this ability.


    Whether it is to clear rivers, to help plantation owners resume production, or to repair damaged towns, a lot of labor is required.


    Essentially, these projects are all about disaster relief. Lest the locals starve to death, no cheap labor can continue to exploit.


    Having pointed out the seriousness of the consequences, Napoleon IV could not sit still. In the context of the heavy industry hard to improve, France can''t live without cotton.


    "The work to clear the river channel must be started as soon as possible. The front-line troops are ordered to speed up, and the rebels cannot continue to destroy the upstream channel.


    The National Bank issued low-interest loans to the plantation owners to help them resume production as soon as possible. The farm originally planned to be established in the Egyptian Delta region was also immediately started.


    Generate electricity to the colonial government and let them distribute a portion of the relief food so that the local people cannot be starved to death. "


    In a sense, Napoleon IV was really hard. Although he was the second generation of the emperor, he was born to be the emperor''s life, but his emperor received a super mess.


    Napoleon III was infinitely beautiful, and it hung smoothly all the way, and finally won the title of "Emperor", but the aftereffects were all left to Napoleon IV.


    Huge debts, complex ethnic conflicts, a recession-oriented economy, and ridiculed international relations have all been exposed at once.


    In such a bad situation, it was possible to stabilize the situation without letting France crash, and Napoleon IV was enough to rank among the top few contemporary monarchs.


    Both the African development plan and the current ranch plan are measures taken by Napoleon IV to reverse the decadence of France.


    It''s a pity that time doesn''t wait for others, and competitors have been adding chaos to him, not giving France a chance to make a comeback at all.


    The African development plan encountered a man-made economic crisis, and even triggered a civil war. The outcome is self-evident.


    This ranch plan was born during the war. Originally Napoleon IV was very optimistic, after all, this trick hit the weakness of Russia and Austria.


    However, the plan has not changed fast, and this has just begun to be implemented, and the government will have no money first.


    After a pause, Napoleon IV added: "The Ministry of Finance issued another 5 billion francs of government bonds to raise funds."


    The mouth is 5 billion francs. Even if the current French Empire is much larger than the same period in history, this is still an astronomical figure, which is equivalent to the whole year''s fiscal revenue of the French government.


    Hearing the news, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon was stunned. He was very suspicious of his ears.


    In recent years, the French government ¡¯s debt has been surging continuously, and it is about to cross the 25 billion mark. At this time, if there is another 5 billion bond, it will directly break through 30 billion.


    "Your Majesty, even if the government ¡¯s financial pressure is not mentioned, the issue of interest on funds will not be considered, and even the aftermath of the monetary tightening will be ignored, and the Ministry of Finance will not be able to complete this fundraising task.


    In recent years, the government has issued massive amounts of bonds, absorbing large amounts of idle funds in the market. In the short term, the domestic financial market simply cannot raise so much money. "


    In the era of the gold standard, limited by the amount of gold reserves, the amount of currency issued by various countries is very limited.


    For example, the major gold-producing countries such as Indo-Austria have enough gold reserves, and the market is confident enough to increase their leverage.


    Even if a part of the banknote is printed, the British pound and the Aegis as international currencies, and the international market can be digested, as long as the play is not too excessive, it will not affect the currency value.


    A gold importing country like France will not be able to do so. If the ratio of issued currency to reserve funds is not well controlled, it is easy for international hot money to take advantage of it.


    The French have personally taught them once. Before the financial turmoil, the French government played high leverage with Britain and Austria. The Franc even occupied an important position in the international currency settlement system.


    It is a pity that the French government has insufficient gold reserves to cope with the run-up crisis, and the franc''s international currency status has been hit by dust.


    Napoleon IV asked: "Doesn''t it work at home, isn''t there an international market?


    I remember that Austria issued a bond to all of Europe that year and received a lot of money.


    It was with the funds raised from the international market that Austria completed the industrial revolution and revived again. "


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon shook his head: "Your Majesty, we are different from Austria, and the current international situation is also different.


    What the Austrian government can do does not mean that we can also do it. At least there is no way to resolve the political interference of various countries. "


    This year''s money is not easy to borrow. International loans are subject to additional conditions. How can the issue of international bonds be an exception?


    Austria is issuing huge amounts of bond financing to the European world. In addition to the sufficient collateral provided by the Vienna government, it is more important to have a good international environment.


    Most of the agreements between Austria and European countries were reached in that era. After a series of close contracts, even if the relationship with European countries was not an ally, it was also a quasi-ally.


    If the relationship is good, no one will get stuck in the neck. It will not work if the French government is changed. It is estimated that the bonds have just entered the markets of various countries, and it is too late to sell them. Political interference will come.


    The ball hit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the eyes that Napoleon IV expected, the Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz directly lowered his proud head.


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 Chapter 820： European Anti-Semitism Movement

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    After half a kung fu, seeing the foreign secretary still did not speak, Napoleon IV sighed helplessly.


    It is not a day or two for France to be isolated by European countries. It can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The Bonaparte dynasty was besieged from the beginning.


    In order to change the political and diplomatic isolation, the French governments of all generations have made efforts, but unfortunately it has had little effect.


    As if it were a curse, every time the French government improves relations with European countries, it will not take long for major events to break out and refill the hatred.


    Not to mention the distance, Napoleon III''s era eased relations with European countries, and then annexed the Italian region. All previous diplomatic efforts were completely lost.


    Napoleon IV also made efforts after he succeeded to the throne, and there were no exceptions. It''s just that this time it''s not that they do things, but someone does them.


    The ending is the same, and the diplomatic relations that have finally improved have immediately reached a freezing point.


    Even the Spanish government, which was supported by the French, was very lukewarm to them, not even an ally.


    Against this background, it is undoubtedly a fool''s dream to let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs persuade European countries to agree to the French government issuing bonds in various countries.


    After hesitating again and again, Napoleon IV said slowly: "The refugee relief plan was temporarily canceled and negotiations with the consortium were restarted."


    The fact once again proved that no money is impossible. The ranch project has just started, and even the seeds have not been sown. Now France is still a food importer.


    With the precious foreign exchange of the government, buy food from foreign countries to help the colonial aborigines. For the colonists, this is a very extravagant behavior.


    When the government had money, Napoleon IV did not mind sending out his kindness and saving these "labour forces." Since you have no money now, you don''t have to think about it.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin reminded: "Your Majesty, they are now negotiating with the consortium, they will definitely speak with a lion, the price to be paid ..."


    Napoleon IV interrupted: "Do we still have a choice? Domestic cotton stocks have been exhausted, most cotton textile companies are cutting jobs and reducing production, and the unemployment rate has increased dramatically.


    If cotton production in Egypt is not resumed as soon as possible, domestic textile companies will die. What will happen to the millions of textile workers by then? "


    Knowing that drinking thirst quenches thirst, Napoleon IV still had no choice. The market needs confidence to prevent capitalists from seeing hope, and a wave of bankruptcy and unemployment will soon follow.


    In order not to have another revolution, Napoleon IV could only admit that he knew that there would be endless troubles after compromising with the consortium.


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Vernon, said with some anxiety: "Or shall we anti-Semitic?"


    This proposal is not without purpose. The Jews are important creditors of the French government and hold at least one-third of the debt of the French government.


    When the anti-Semitic movement was launched, these debts would not have to be repaid. If you copy the house and confiscate the Jewish assets, the current difficulties will pass.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV nodded: "Send people to talk to the Jewish consortium first, and if they are willing to lend money to the government, let them go."


    Asking for money or killing is a difficult multiple choice question. The tragedy is that the Jews who did the multiple choice questions did not know the consequences of rejection.


    Even if someone wants to get it, it is difficult to make a cut in the face of interest. It can be said that since Napoleon IV made this decision, a new round of anti-Semitism in France has already begun.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, put down the newspaper in his hand, Franz found something wrong, and in recent times, European news about the black history of the Jews suddenly increased suddenly.


    With years of political experience, Franz can be sure that this is a premeditated targeted action.


    Otherwise, the black-hearted capitalists are all over the world this year. Why are the Jewish capitalists revealed in the newspaper?


    Of course, the newspaper must be fine. The news published above is full of pictures and truth, and everything that happened can be hammered, completely fulfilling the responsibilities of the journalist.


    Even if you know that there is someone behind you, there is no way. What should be reported is who should make the Jewish capital unclean.


    Although the Vienna government has stricter control over news, the core is to seek truth from facts, and to combat rumors and rhythm. This kind of real hammer news is beyond the scope of control.


    Not to mention exposing the black history of the Jewish capitalists, even if they are domestic dignitaries, as long as there is evidence of their crimes, the newspaper can still expose them.


    ...


    On the eve of Christmas Eve, French economist Julian Fobert gave a speech on the radio, entitled "Beware of Behind the Scenes of the Economic Crisis", and pointed directly at the Jewish consortium.


    Immediately afterwards, a number of French experts and scholars made public speeches, holding the responsibility for the deterioration of the domestic economy on the head of the Jewish consortium.


    Under the intentional indulgence of the French government, violence against the Jews increased for a time.


    Realizing that the danger is approaching, the experienced Jewish capitalists immediately sacrificed the public relations of the "Franc" without any disadvantage.


    However, this time is too late. Since the negotiations broke down, the French government has made up its mind.


    On January 4, 1886, the Paris government investigated several domestic banks on the grounds of ¡°suspicion of collusion with foreign hostile forces to short Francs and engage in financial crimes¡±, pushing the anti-Semitic movement to its climax.


    ...


    Over time, the anti-Semitic movement in Europe became more and more powerful, and the Jews once again fell into the embarrassment of everyone shouting.


    On January 11, 1886, the mayor of Frankfurt, Free City, Edward-York published an article in the Austrian Daily, criticizing Jewish capital for manipulating the stock price and fabricating "good and bad news" out of thin air for profiteering.


    Prior to this, the Frankfurt Securities Regulatory Commission had issued investigation orders to a number of Jewish capital holding securities companies and foundations.


    The news was hammered and the anti-Semitic movement spread to Austria. Numerous leeks gritted their teeth at the Jews.


    In this age of inconvenient communication, the anti-Semitic movement has warmed up to a high level, and it only took more than a month before and after, which is enough to prove that the Jews are a qualified Babaman.


    ...


    At the government meeting, Franz asked expressionlessly: "The civil anti-Semitic movement is increasing day by day, what do you think?"


    Not only is the civil anti-Semitic movement soaring, even the anti-Semitic voice in the government has occupied the mainstream, but it is only limited by the rules, and everyone does not express their views publicly.


    Failure to state a position does not mean that there is no way to anti-Semitic. It is possible to publish some black history of Jewish capital. Edward York is just one of them.


    Recently, many agencies such as industry and commerce, quality inspection, labor inspection committee, taxation bureau, securities management committee, etc. are taking action.


    It is within the scope of the rule to crack down on crimes and crimes. Every action has solid evidence, and no one can say anything.


    If it weren''t for the situation, it might get out of control, and Franz was too lazy to ask. After all, cracking down on crimes and crimes is itself a function of government departments.


    As long as the punishment is in accordance with Austrian law and there is no abuse of authority, there is no problem.


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, from the beginning of the anti-Semitic movement of the French, the anti-Semitic wave in continental Europe has risen.


    The situation in the country is fairly stable and has not spread to ordinary Jews. Most of the targeted people are Jewish capitalists.


    The government has strengthened public security control, prohibiting violence such as smashing and burning.


    At the same time, the government also encourages the public to expose all violations of crimes, and we will not condone those criminals. "


    Franz rubbed his forehead, he now understood. Recently, the Jewish capitalists have been out of luck frequently, and the roots are here.


    Capitalists who are completely legal this year are rare. As long as they are carefully investigated, they can always find problems.


    Because the involvement is too broad, Franz can''t kill everyone with a stick, and can only pick a few serious problems to kill the chickens and monkeys.


    The Jewish capitalists had their own problems. In the anti-Semitism of Europe, these problems were exposed and undoubtedly hit the gun.


    Judging by the unhappy Jewish capitalist Prime Minister Karl, this time he made it clear that he was required to administer public affairs and punish him in full accordance with Austrian laws and regulations, and even heavier penalties.


    Knowing to know, Franz didn''t mean to stop. The dignity of the law must be maintained, and it is completely reasonable and legal for the government to do so.


    "It''s good to have a few in your heart. Fighting against crimes must be strict, but it is strictly forbidden to expand things.


    In order to stabilize the domestic economy, the government must also carry out aftercare work, especially to stabilize employment.


    Involving manufacturing-intensive factories and other personnel-intensive industries, you can let state-owned enterprises take over the operation, and wait for the dust to settle, and then conduct public auctions in accordance with laws and regulations. "


    ...


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 Chapter 821： Legal weapon

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    It was not only the Austrian government that took action, but governments from all European countries joined the feast.


    The hatred of the Jewish capital is not false, but this is only a secondary factor. After all, the capitalists in this year are all raccoon dogs, and no one is more noble than where to go.


    The essence of the anti-Semitic movement has remained the same for a long time:


    One is the intensification of social contradictions. The rulers adopted the law of shifting contradictions in order to consolidate the rule;


    The second is that he has no money in his pocket and he ca n¡¯t afford the loan sharks of the Jewish capital. The ruler does n¡¯t want to bear the notoriety of denying the debts, so he pays the debt under the banner of anti-Semiticism.


    Religious factors and the hatred of Jewish capitalists are also one of the reasons for the outbreak of the anti-Semitic movement, but after modern times, they have mostly become secondary factors.


    Of course, there are exceptions. Sometimes Jewish capital is really dead, often without a bottom line in front of interests, and it has triggered many anti-Semitic movements, but this is mostly local.


    The essence of this anti-Semitic movement is very simple, that is, the French government has no money, and other European countries follow suit.


    Take the Tsarist government as an example. After the outbreak of the anti-Semitic movement in Europe, Alexander III confiscated a large number of Jewish capitalist industries, especially the banking industry, and all nationalizations with a Jewish capital background.


    Well, the latter one was added by the bureaucrats.


    It was mainly a dozen years ago that the Russian Empire had just carried out a massive anti-Semitic movement. Now that the Jewish capitalists in Russia have not had time to restore their vitality, the family is simply not enough for everyone to divide up.


    In desperation, everyone can only expand the play.


    Other industries are difficult to move, which involves the employment of workers. If they are not handled well, they will cause trouble. In addition to greed, bureaucrats are also afraid of trouble.


    The only exception is the bank, which itself holds a lot of cash. With the opportunity of nationalization, everyone completely swallowed part of the cash, and then dumped the pot to the Jewish capitalists.


    If you have a smarter approach, you can find an excuse to sell nationalized banks at a low price to private capital over a period of time, and then get a benefit from it.


    As for the other capitalists involved, it depends on whether their background is hard enough.


    The backstage is naturally a return to the industry. After the bribe is paid, it may even join the division team and take the opportunity to annex the shares left by the Jews.


    If the background is not hard enough, you can only regret it. It is luck to keep your own interests. If you are unlucky, you will be confiscated.


    The Tsarist government has nothing to eat. It is not only the domestic national capitalists that have suffered heavy losses, even foreign capitals such as Britain and France.


    This feast continued until the loss of Austrian capital, the Vienna government protested to the tsarist government, Alexander III intervened.


    However, it was already half a year later. In the early stage, many people had grass on their graves.


    In comparison, Austria is quite good. The unlucky Jewish capitalists are all criminals, and those who have kept themselves safe have escaped.


    Despite the small number of safety and security, this is not important. It is not easy to kill all of them with one rod, without intentionally expanding and involving more innocent people.


    ...


    From winter to spring, the earth began to recover and the trees began to sprout.


    Rows of toon trees in the Vienna Palace now have new branches, green leaves, and fragrant red buds that herald the prosperity of Austrian prosperity.


    This wonderful time is just like Franz''s mood at the moment.


    Seeing the Prime Minister handing over the income statement, Franz finally understood why European countries love anti-Semitism and why they did not wipe out the Jews.


    It''s not that everyone doesn''t want to, it''s totally reluctant. This is a good leek, which can be harvested every few decades, and each time you can get a huge profit.


    What should I do if my children and grandchildren are short of money? In a sense, this is also a pig model of sustainable development.


    The confiscated cash is not too much, and it is less than 200 million Aegis, but a series of assets such as real estate, bonds, and stocks such as enterprise factories, land and houses seized are an astronomical figure.


    According to the preliminary estimate of the Vienna government, the value of these assets adds up to more than 3.5 billion Aegis.


    Of course, many of these are theoretically existing virtual assets.


    For example, the market value of a listed company is 30 million Aegis, but its actual assets may be only 10 million Aegis, or even only a few million Aegis.


    No one can say clearly how much water there is. Franz did not know exactly how the Vienna government ¡¯s valuation was calculated.


    If you take it out and sell it, you won''t be able to sell so much money in a short time, and even half of it will not necessarily be sold.


    With so much money, no consortium in the world can come up with it. Even the royal consortium created by Franz has no such strength.


    After all, wealth and cash are two concepts. If we talk about theoretical assets, Franz, Queen Victoria, and Alexander III are definitely the top three in the world, and everyone is 10 billion Aegis +.


    However, these wealth is only nominal. Theoretically, Franz ¡¯s greatest wealth is a pile of royal collars with an area of ??tens of millions of square kilometers. Compared with these, the royal consortium is really nothing.


    The colonies in Britain are theoretically the Queen ¡¯s property, and this value cannot be estimated at all.


    The same is true of Alexander III. The Russian Empire is large enough, and the Tsar''s nominal land is as much as tens of millions of square kilometers. Even if these lands are mostly frozen, it is worth a lot.


    If these theoretical wealth can be realized, all the consortia in the world will be weak.


    A total of more than 5,000 Jewish capitalists were involved in the case, accounting for 68.5 percent of all Jewish capitalists.


    There is no doubt that these more than 5,000 people are mostly small and medium-sized capitalists. It is still only a few who are truly at the top of the capital world, and it is these few people who have the most wealth.


    According to the statistics, the top ten rich people have assets exceeding 100 million Aegis, the first 100 people have more than 2.5 billion Aegis of wealth, and the least assets are more than one million.


    Needless to say, the guys listed separately are dead. Although it was handled in accordance with the law, their generous family background was the driving force behind the Vienna government''s black history.


    So much money is obtained legally, no matter whether others believe it or not, anyway Franz does not believe it.


    For details, you can refer to the Habsburg family, a royal family that has been inherited for hundreds of years. Before Franz took over, all assets added up, and the current value of the Aegis is less than 100 million.


    This has nothing to do with hard work, more is limited by the productivity of the times. There is so much total wealth in society, and the upper limit of your business is stuck there.


    There are too many files in the back, and Franz is too lazy to turn back. Anyway, he is not a judge, and it is not his job to try criminals.


    Putting down the documents in his hand, Franz asked curiously: "In accordance with the current laws and regulations, how will these people judge?"


    Prime Minister Carl replied with a wry smile: "In fact, there are far more people involved in the crime. This list has already been the result of the government''s slack.


    If the crime is relatively light, we just imposed a fine and did not include it.


    According to the current law, these guys on the list start at least a decade. More than half of the people can be sentenced to hang.


    This is only a survey based on the information provided by the whistleblower, without excessively investigating the results of other criminal acts, otherwise I doubt if these people can survive. "


    Hearing this answer, Franz was also stunned. Is n¡¯t this the realistic version of "Nine out of ten capitalists killing one, and one still missing"?


    Franz has reason to believe that the guys who escaped the disaster are not because of how clean they are or how lucky they are. The more people may be involved.


    In order to reduce the political influence, the Vienna government cannot execute tens of thousands of people at one time, and can only deal with the "fatty sheep" and "criminals".


    As for why this is the case, it is necessary to ask about Austrian law. Relative to future generations, the legal punishment this year is much greater.


    After all, it is the nobles who are now in power. Naturally, the bourgeoisie, which may threaten its status, will naturally not be softened.


    A simple example, hoarding in Austria, if the circumstances are serious, you can confiscate all your property, and you will lose your head.


    Bribery of government officials, regardless of the seriousness of the case, the bribery officials and the bribers are the same crime, and the two years of imprisonment are the same.


    Bribery of multiple officials is a sad reminder. The number of years of imprisonment can be accumulated, and the cap is not capped.


    If you are unlucky, and the officials who have paid bribes will be sentenced to death in the future, you ca n¡¯t say that you are directly happy to mention one hundred years in prison.


    Is this fair?


    It must be unfair, but the world is unfair.


    When it comes to power struggles, and in order to curb the spread of corruption, Franz chose the default.


    Moreover, there is a back door, if you want to escape the punishment, then report it.


    An official who reports that he has paid a bribe can commute his sentence. In theory, a few more reports, which offset the crime, can be released after paying a fine.


    Affected by this, basically every major anti-corruption case will involve a large group of people.


    In Austria, both bribery and bribery are high-risk activities. To date, the highest number of years in prison is 3,416 years,


    Franz asked a little nervously: "How many officials are involved?"


    Now he is really scared. In the event of a thunderstorm coming out again, the performance of the hands of this year''s hand will burst.


    No way, the dignity of the law must be maintained. When you find out, you have to deal with it. Franz will not use amnesty for these scumbags.


    Prime Minister Carl replied with his head down: "As of now, 4,864 public officials have surrendered to the Anti-Corruption Bureau and submitted 134.7 thousand Aegis of dirty money.


    How many officials are involved in the case is still under investigation. Many criminals have reported to the government, but they are suffering from lack of evidence and cannot directly file a case. "


    Hearing this answer, Franz was relieved.


    The number of people involved in the case is large, and the amount of money involved is also large, but the amount of bribes per capita is not large, plus the surrender of the crime, most of these guys can handle it internally.


    Confiscate the dirty money, expel the public office, and punish the compulsory labor of different time, and the matter will pass, and finally there is no need to kill.


    As for the stubborn elements being detected, then I have nothing to say, just take it out to kill the chickens and monkeys.


    Franz had a hunch that most of these guys who refused to confess guilt were mostly sinful people. Most people would not be stubborn when they saw what happened.


    "Check! No matter who is involved, give me a check. This time I will never have to appease any criminals."


    Having won so many Jewish capitalists, no government official followed the luck and no one would believe it.


    The surrendered little shrimp is not counted, but the big fish in the back are not surfaced. Franz did not believe in Jewish capital and had no foundation in Austria.


    The action of the Vienna government was successful. It was a surprise to them. No one knew that the government would use the law as a weapon.


    After all, Austria has no two core elements of the anti-Semitic movement. The Vienna government neither needs to transfer social contradictions nor encounters financial difficulties.


    According to past experience, the European anti-Semitic movement was a violent start, and the Vienna government had no aura before the action.


    In particular, the government has also strengthened its police force to stop the anti-Semitic actions of civilian extremists, which has reassured many people.


    This illusion of experience misled the judgment of the Jewish capitalists. The Vienna government did not make any advance notice, and suddenly issued an arrest order, leaving no time for them to react at all.


    The power of money is strong and not fake, but no amount of money is worth mentioning in front of the state machine.


    In the past, the relationships and network of contacts that were operating in the past have only become fragmented. At least until now, Franz has not encountered any pleading for Jewish capitalists.


    Without launching, it does not mean that there will be no more. Those who are light can take advantage of the opportunity to kick away the Jewish capitalists to get out, and the guys who have been tied together for a long time, it is difficult to get out at this time.


    Franz could not sleep without pulling out the nails of these Jewish capitals buried in the government.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


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 Chapter 822： Life saver = life saver

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    Ordinary people must not be able to stand ordinary people falling overnight. At the moment, a large group of frustrated people gathered in the Tarot prison in the Alps.


    In the face of crisis, these well-dressed big men are not much better than ordinary people.


    Even after entering prison, many people still did not accept reality. Noisy, scolding, threatening, tempting ... all kinds of wonderful tricks are all here.


    Leo Cohen is an exception, quietly squatting in the corner, quietly watching the crowd performing.


    As the richest wave of people in the Jewish community and even in the world, Leo-Cohen is well-informed and has experienced all kinds of storms and waves.


    Being able to beat all competitors along the way, in addition to being fierce, relies more on sharp judgment.


    Before the outbreak of the Great Revolution in 1848, the capitalists were carrying out their final carnival, and Leo Cohen sensed the danger and decided to lurking decisively.


    Even taking care of the family business is hiding behind the remote control. After hoarding strange things and waiting for the government to settle the accounts after the fall, Leo-Cohen did not hesitate to survive, launched a scapegoat and carried all the charges.


    When the Vienna government settled its accounts in the autumn, Leo Cohen secretly submitted the criminal evidence of his colleagues.


    It was precisely because of the collapse of his peers that the market had a window of opportunity, Leo-Cohen jumped up and became one of the largest retail wholesalers in Austria.


    Then, according to the model operation of capital, cash out the company''s operation and listing, and then transformed into the banking industry.


    To be precise, it is the loan sharks. Leo Cohen''s banks do not engage in ordinary commercial loans, but specialize in buying and selling on fire.


    In order to seek greater benefits, Leo Cohen even entered the casino and drug industry, and opened the road to a rapid fortune.


    Looking at Leo-Cohen''s life history is like opening a villain, and using his own strength to develop a common Jewish family into one of the top Jewish giants in Europe.


    Unfortunately, luck always runs out. After the European anti-Semitic movement spread to Austria, it immediately attracted Leo Cohen''s attention.


    However, at that time, the domestic situation in Austria was stable, and there was no sign of large-scale anti-Semitism. Leo Cohen hesitated.


    Then, came in. Until his back was jailed, Leo Cohen did not figure out how he came in.


    The network of contacts that is usually established, let alone provide him with safe haven, even the most basic danger warnings have not been issued.


    Although Austria is very strict with corruption investigations, it is not difficult for big capitalists like Leo Cohen.


    Direct bribery will not work, but no one can stop the transfer of indirect benefits. Especially after owning your own bank, it is more difficult to be regulated.


    Leo Cohen was able to wander through the evil and gray areas, and created such a large foundation, relying on the power transaction under the benefit of delivery.


    The transaction took a long time, and each other''s handles were caught. Now everyone is a grasshopper on a rope.


    If something happens to Leo Cohen, you can also drag everyone into the water. According to the current law of the Austrian government, no one wants to run away.


    It is with enough chips in his hands that Leo Cohen can''t figure out why he would become an abandoned son.


    At this time, a middle-aged sergeant and several prison guards came in and picked up batons to carry out a punch-and-kick repression against the chaotic crowd.


    Before Leo Cohen was glad that he had escaped, the middle-aged sergeant scolded sharply: "No matter what your identity is outside, you are here as an identity-a criminal.


    If you want to go out from here alive, then be honest with me! Otherwise, you are responsible for all the accidents. "


    The scream of the sheriff is not without reason, the Alpine Tarot prison also has a name-the gate of hell.


    Those who are eligible to be imprisoned here are convicted and are waiting for the final verdict of the court.


    Generally speaking, people who enter here, even if they are not sentenced to death, will be sentenced to at least 30 years of labor reform.


    To deal with this group of recidivists, the prison guards naturally need not be polite. The so-called leaving alive is nothing more than moving from this prison to the more severe Middle East or Africa.


    Hearing the warning of the middle-aged sheriff, Leo Cohen knew that things were going to be worse.


    Prison guards can not care about their lives, only one reason is that they will all be executed. No one cares about how they died unless they were sure to be sentenced to death.


    Seeing that everyone was quiet, the middle-aged sergeant nodded with satisfaction, and slowly said: "Who is Leo Cohen, some come to visit."


    Everyone''s eyes were thrown at Leo Cohen, all in a circle, even if they didn''t know it, it was a familiar face.


    In this situation, there are people who dare to run over to visit the prison without suspicion.


    Looking at the expression of envy and jealousy in everyone''s face, Leo Cohen could only secretly suffer.


    You know, but he was just arrested, even if there are relatives and friends who do not avoid suspicion, Ken will come over to visit, it is absolutely impossible to be so fast.


    Then the identity of the person coming now is self-evident. Leo Cohen heard very clearly that it was "visiting prison" instead of "bail". The difference in a word was very different in terms of expression.


    Seeing the impatient look on the face of the middle-aged sergeant, Leo Cohen, who was good at observing and observing, hurriedly got up and replied: "Mr. Sergeant, this is Leo Cohen, may I ask ..."


    After Leo Cohen finished speaking, the middle-aged sergeant interrupted: "Let you go and you go, there is so much nonsense."


    Curiosity kills cats. This is Manuel ¡¯s experience accumulated over many years of work. Manur never asks about things that should not be asked.


    Leo Cohen arrived in the reception room with a disturbed mood, and Manur decided to choose the Flash, and even the guards in charge of the guard were evacuated by one hundred meters.


    Leo Cohen, who had no confidence, first asked: "Sir Ledes, what''s going on outside?"


    Lades shook his head: "The situation is very bad, Mr. Leo. As of now, thousands of people have been in prison.


    In recent years, you have done too much, and many people think that you are not pleasing to the eye, so there are many people who have fallen into the trap.


    As old friends, we will find ways to get you out, but the current situation is a bit complicated. We must first control the situation and try not to let the situation expand.


    If the situation is out of control, you have to plan for the worst. Of course, this is only if, the possibility is very small.


    You should know how strong our strength is, even if the situation is out of control, we will guarantee that your family will not be implicated, and we will send them abroad when necessary. "


    Hearing this answer, Leo Cohen was ashamed. Lades seemed to be comforting, but in fact was warning, telling him clearly: the nonsense is to die for the whole family.


    It is not possible to go out before the court trial. It is even more impossible to go out after conviction.


    Even a suspect can''t get out, and even a convicted recidivist is even worse. It ¡¯s not a question you want, but no one can do it at all.


    Unless Franz personally issued an amnesty order, or under Austrian law, the private release of offenders is the same crime.


    Even if some officials dare to take risks, the people below do not dare to execute.


    There are too many people involved, there is a problem in any link in the middle, and all participants will die together.


    This is a lesson learned, a classic case appeared a few years ago, a second-generation direct pit into more than 100 people.


    This wave is considered to be good luck. If you are released as a prisoner of death, and everyone will be accompanied to **** together, it will be a tragedy.


    I heard a lot of similar cases. Leo Cohen didn''t think he was qualified, so that the big brothers would save their lives with their family members.


    "Relax, Sir Ledes, I won''t cause you any trouble. But the situation is a bit complicated here. I''m afraid I can''t help myself with this small body. See if you can say hello."


    There is no way to go out after a while, then I can only find a way to make myself better.


    Lades smiled slightly: "There is no problem, we deal with it. Mr. Leo, if you have any needs, you can directly tell the prison guard, as long as we can meet, we will provide.


    After a brief visit, Ledes was relieved. It ¡¯s better not to talk nonsense, or they will not necessarily be able to hold the issue if the problem is exposed.


    After hesitating again and again, Ledes made a decision deep down in his heart: "This Leo Cohen can''t stay."


    ...


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 Chapter 823： Small cabinet

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    In the evening, a manor on the outskirts of Vienna was brightly lit. Under the cover of the reception, Ledes quietly stepped into a secret room.


    "Now everyone is here, so let''s start!"


    It was the Earl of Wittes, who was then the Undersecretary of the Treasury of Austria, who ranked among the top 30 in the power of the Vienna government.


    The other few people in the room are naturally not idle. With the exception of Sir Ledes, who is responsible for external contacts, the others are senior government officials.


    If you are familiar with Austrian politics, you will find here that there are senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Taxation Bureau, the Police Department, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the six key government departments.


    It will soon become a replica of a small cabinet. If it is exposed, a twelve magnitude earthquake will erupt in the Vienna government tomorrow.


    However, at this moment, the gang of big men are sitting in danger, and their faces look disturbed, as if the sky has collapsed.


    Paul Bodis, the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, said first: "The current situation is very grim, and Your Majesty is very dissatisfied with the present, and has ordered an investigation to the end.


    The Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, and the Police Service have all intervened, and even the intelligence bureau may intervene.


    Director Genero has been aware of internal problems, and directly ordered the heads of the investigation teams to only be responsible for him.


    Now my Director of Internal Affairs can only access some investigation materials. It has not yet been determined which step the investigation has taken. "


    After speaking, Paul Bodis''s mood fell.


    Deep down in his heart, he had regretted it. He knew that he was not short of money, but he didn''t hold back the temptation for a while, and blended in these bad things.


    Looking at the fact that he will retire next year, an anti-Semitic movement has occurred at this critical time, and the problem of concealment has been put on the bright side all at once.


    It is a pity that there is no regret medicine in this world, the capitalist''s money is not easy to get, and the money must be handled.


    Skynet was restored, sparse but not leaking. No matter how hidden the conveyance of interests is, in the event of a power transaction, it will leave traces.


    All the Jewish capitalists involved are now in jail. Anyone who looses their mouth may bite them out.


    Of course, these transactions are carried out through white gloves, and these big people have never appeared from beginning to end.


    But this is limited to theory. The key issue is not whether they have received money, but that they did provide convenience to the Jewish capitalists involved.


    Occasionally, it can be said to be an accident. If there are more times, can it be said to be an accident?


    Even if the arrested Jewish capitalists were iron-headed, and they did not recognize them, they could still be suspected by slowly checking through these clues.


    Sometimes political evidence is not needed. Evidence is just a weapon that sent them to prison, not a necessity. In many cases, they can just let them go home to grow land if they doubt it.


    This is not a good thing. Things that can be suppressed when the power is held do not mean that they can be suppressed even after returning home to farm.


    The Austrian government''s accountability is permanent, and even if it meets God, it can recover the stolen money, not to mention the living people?


    If you want to retreat from the whole body, you must clean up all these messy things. That''s why everyone gathers together to discuss countermeasures.


    Earl of Waiters nodded: "This was expected. Since the government suddenly ordered the arrest of Jewish capitalists, it means that there are already suspected in-government ghosts in the government.


    The point is that we are too negligent and forget that the Jewish capitalists have tolerated the limit to the scourge of today. "


    Capital knows no borders, but capitalists have national borders, but Jewish capitalists belong to the kind without borders.


    Everyone was the same bad, but ordinary capitalists have a higher degree of recognition of Austria. When it comes to national interests, most people still choose to stand on the side of the motherland.


    Only the Jewish capitalists have always stood with interests, never considering national interests, and even often working against the government for the benefit.


    With comparison, there is harm. The wanton behavior of the Jewish capitalists naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of the Vienna government.


    However, these are not visible to Jewish capitalists who are obsessed with interests. Not only have they not been corrected, but they have challenged the government''s bottom line "one after two, and again and again".


    The anti-Semitic movement that broke out on the European continent is really not wronged. Just for the actions of Jewish capitalists, governments of various countries are basically well-known.


    Whether it was "manipulation of stock prices", "hoarding strangeness", "filling with substandard", "abuse of labor", or "collusion of foreign hostile forces, conspiracy ..." were all personally participated by Jewish capitalists.


    This is also the fundamental reason why the Jews quickly fell into a situation where everyone shouted after the anti-Semitic movement broke out.


    The evidence is real hammer, even if they want to defend, they don''t know where to start.


    Even the interest groups that are closely related to Jewish capitalists, such as Earl Waites, have not stood up to defend the Jews in the anti-Semitic movement.


    Of course, this also has something to do with the goals set by the Austrian government, and put the scope of the attack on that handful.


    Acting in full accordance with the law, in the face of tangible criminal evidence, even ordinary Jews feel that these capitalists deserve it.


    Paul Bodis, Director of the Internal Affairs Department of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, shook his head: "Not only these reasons, but more importantly, the pigs have been fattened.


    The assets seized at present alone exceed 3.5 billion Aegis, plus confiscated cash, and some assets that have not yet had time to count, and finally more than 4 billion Aegis are possible.


    This asset is equivalent to the fiscal revenue of the central government for more than ten years, or six times the total fiscal revenue of each state.


    Even if it is handled by the government, the price of these assets has shrunk by two-thirds, which is more than a billion Aegis.


    With this money, our Near East development plan is not short of money. In the domestic urban transformation, road expansion projects can also be started.


    This is similar to the work we do. For corrupt officials with strong handling ability and less destructive power, even if they have the evidence, they will usually fatten and kill. "


    It can be heard from the disdainful tone that Paul Bodis did not like the Jewish capitalists. If it did not involve himself, he would go up and down.


    No, he has fallen on the Jewish capitalists. To be precise, the senior officials of the Austrian government together stabbed the knife of the Jewish capitalists.


    No matter how good the order is, someone needs to execute it. Looking at the number of Jewish capitalists arrested, we know that the government departments have cooperated very well this time.


    Except for some lucky ones who were not in the country and escaped temporarily, the rest of them were basically caught.


    The same is true for the seizure of assets later, which can be completed in a short time, which is also the result of the cooperation of various departments.


    In theory, they still have time to report.


    As high-level officials of the Austrian government, no matter how confidential the cabinet is, they will receive news before the general police receive orders.


    Of course, the reason for letting everyone abandon the report is more because of risk.


    To put it bluntly, everyone is only a partner in interests, and no one really regards the Jewish capitalists as their own.


    No one knew beforehand that the government would check it out, and all the people present had the idea of ??taking advantage of the opportunity to kill the Jewish capitalists and avoiding future troubles.


    Earl Waiters: "It doesn''t matter whether the pigs are raised or not. The Jewish capitalists are doomed this time.


    As a matter of urgency, we still have to find a way out.


    Sir Ledez, you have been in contact with them, is it possible to let them die? "


    Little transparent Lades hurriedly replied: "His Earl, capitalists are all cartilage, even if we have control over their families, it is difficult for them to ..."


    Earl of Waiters nodded: "Since that is the case, it can only be done by extraordinary means.


    In this respect, Alberti, you are a professional. Is there any good way? "


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 Chapter 824： Full

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    Alberti frowned at the word "professional". Heaven and earth conscience, killing people and killing mouths is really not his specialty, his essential job is to arrest criminals.


    I want to argue, but considering that this is a critical moment, I can''t take care of these small details.


    Alberti shook his head: "Your Excellency, the wind is very tight now, and the number of people involved is too large.


    This is inevitable. One or two prisoners have an accident. It makes sense. If dozens of people have accidents at the same time, everyone knows there is a problem.


    It is not difficult to kill people and kill their mouths, the key is how to respond to the government''s next investigation after killing them. Any traces of clues will knock them down.


    Hearing this answer, the atmosphere inside was even more dull. I don''t know who took the lead to light the cigar, and the room was smoky for a while.


    Seeing the atmosphere was wrong, Sir Ledes suggested: "I have been to the Tarot prison in the Alps, and the environment inside is very bad.


    If you can manage the prison guards and cause an accident, as long as your hands and feet are clean, it should not be a problem. "


    Alberti shook his head: "You haven''t been in the police system, don''t know the doorway inside.


    Many things can be found as long as we want to check. No matter how clean it is, it will leave clues.


    It is easy to make accidents, but how to ensure that we want to kill everything we want to kill at one time, what if there is a leaky fish?


    As long as there is a survivor, all the problems will be exposed. Can''t we expect the prison guards to kill them?


    Even if it is successful, the matter is not over. This group of Jewish capitalists is not a good thing. I do n¡¯t believe that they are not prepared.


    In the event that our front feet go blank, someone behind will report with evidence and the results will only get worse. "


    It was precisely because of his understanding that Alberti knew how unreliable this mass extinction was.


    It is not impossible to get a prison guard, but this kind of high-risk thing, at most people pretend to be invisible, it is simply impossible to make people carry their lives with their heads.


    The most troublesome thing is that the silence is just the beginning of the matter, not the end. Don''t watch them threaten their families, in fact, they are fooling people.


    At this level of recidivism, family members have long been controlled and questioned. Even if what you want to do, it is after the dust has settled.


    Generally speaking, even if it is to retaliate, no one will directly do it. More is to use the power in their hands to arrange a good place for them.


    For example: exile in Alaska for mining, or go to the desert to repair railways, etc.


    The proposal to kill the mouth was rejected, and Earl Waiters sighed and said slowly: "If you can''t kill the mouth, you can only survive by breaking the tail.


    We have not received money from the Jews. They should not have evidence pointing directly at us. The only hidden danger is the few companies that have traded interests with them.


    If you are willing to give up, I suggest throwing away all these industries and cutting off the connection with us. "


    The face of the people has changed greatly. These industries are not a little bit, in addition to the transfer of benefits, there is also a part of their own investment.


    If you really give up these industries, one of the people sitting here, including the family behind you, will be seriously injured.


    Alberti hurriedly objected: "No! Abandoning these industries and suffering heavy losses, the key is whether we can really get away?


    In the past, everyone did not take advantage of the convenience of these industries to take advantage of it. As long as the investigative team is in trouble, they can come to the door.


    Perhaps these things are not enough to convict us, but it is enough to cut off our career.


    Don''t think so much, the top priority is to stabilize these capitalists and buy us time.


    Next, everyone mobilizes their influence and quickly sells these industries, including related industries in the surrounding area.


    We haven''t shown up, cut the chain of interest, and sent the relevant personnel out of the country, and the trouble has been resolved in half.


    To mobilize our forces and find a way for the court to sentence these Jewish capitalists to death, it is best to execute them immediately.


    As long as we are fast enough, the verdict will act immediately and they will have no chance to speak. "


    The same is all about cutting meat, the latter method is obviously more clever, especially after the mouth-out operation, it is full of professionalism.


    No one cares about the life and death of death row prisoners, one day early and one day late, the nature is similar.


    Every day a large country like Austria is executed. In general, those sentenced to immediate execution will be executed within three days and within seven days.


    The time left in the middle is for family members to say goodbye. But this is just an unspoken rule, not an explicit rule.


    In theory, as long as the verdict is issued, the criminal can be executed.


    Even if the speed is a bit faster, and it attracts the attention of interested people, it can push the problem to "anti-Semitism."


    Hearing this proposal, Count Waiters lit up and was pleasantly surprised: "This is a good solution. Alberti is really a genius.


    Sir Ledes, the task of stabilizing this scumbag will be given to you. No matter what method you use, you must confuse it first.


    When necessary, extraordinary means can be used, but it must be used with caution. Things get aroused and attract the attention of interested people. We cannot cover it.


    From now on we are the anti-Semitic pioneers, and the evil Jewish capitalists must be punished with justice! "


    ...


    The anti-Semitic wave continued to rise, and could no longer attract the attention of Franz. Now he was busy counting the harvest, and by the way, allocated the place of this unexpected wealth.


    The Minister of Economy Reinhardt Haldgen submitted a document: "Your Majesty, this is the renovation plan of the old industrial city.


    The Ministry of Economics has two main points of view: the first point is to relocate and build a new city; the second point is to rebuild on the spot, learn the British to build subways and improve urban transportation.


    These two solutions have their own advantages and disadvantages.


    The advantages of building a new city are: After re-planning and design, the city ¡¯s population and traffic capacity will increase greatly, and there is no need to worry about it for a long time in the future;


    The disadvantage is: too much capital needs to be invested, and the construction period is longer.


    In contrast, directly transforming the foundation of the old city will bring about quicker results in the short term and much less capital.


    However, many street plans in the old city can not meet the needs of the present, and the transformation is only to resolve the urgent need, and it will still need to be rebuilt in the future. "


    The issue of urban land occupation is not within the scope of consideration. There are not many other things in Austria, that is, more land, which is also an advantage in urban planning.


    After a little thought, Franz made a decision: "We have too many things to do. It is impossible to invest all in urban construction. Reconstruct the old city first, and then consider building new cities in the future."


    The funding issue is only one aspect. What is more crucial is that there are not many mechanical equipments in this year. The main force of construction is manual. Most of them are carried on their shoulders, and the construction progress will naturally not be fast.


    Unlike the Near East development plan, where the population is limited, there is a plan for urban construction. The latter part can be considered after the population grows.


    Now all the big industrial cities need to be rebuilt, and the population is 8.8 million people. The construction of new cities is very large, and there is no time for more than ten or twenty years.


    For such a long time, the daylily has been cold. The international situation is ever-changing, and if Austria ca n¡¯t plunge into the infrastructure, it will be troublesome in emergencies.


    As for the question of future reconstruction, that is an inevitable result. Economic development is changing rapidly, and even if a new city is built, it will face similar problems decades later.


    Social productivity determines that urban construction cannot be completed in one step, and renewal is the law of social development.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Reinhardt Hardegen did not continue to fight, and building a new city is certainly important, but there are many more important projects in Austria than that.


    For example: traffic.


    As the number of cars continues to increase, the original roads can no longer meet the actual needs, and upgrading roads has become a trend for future development.


    In the backcountry, there are almost no vehicles, which can be ignored for the time being. However, the road renovation around the big cities is already imminent.


    Take Vienna as an example. There are more than 8,000 family cars in the city, and the number of trucks and tractors is more than 10,000.


    Fortunately, the urban area had relatively wide roads when the city was rebuilt, so there is no need to worry about traffic jams for the time being, but the main roads around it will not work.


    The road run by the carriage and the road run by the car are not a concept at all.


    It can accommodate four carriages in parallel, and at most two trucks in parallel. If there is any accident on the way, the traffic jam will immediately occur.


    Now that there are not too many vehicles, road congestion can be tolerated. The big deal is just a matter of ten minutes.


    The key is the dirt road suitable for horse-drawn carriages, not suitable for cars to play. Especially on rainy days, muddy roads are the enemy of cars.


    In order to change this situation, as early as two years ago, the Vienna municipal government began to build cement highways.


    There are many cities that want to follow suit, but unfortunately not every city is so rich and can only ask the central government for help.


    Too much money was stretched out, and the central government couldn''t get it out, and the plan was temporarily put on hold.


    There is no way to improve transportation is definitely conducive to economic development, but investment in road construction is a loss of money, even if the toll is open, it will be a waste of money.


    The Ministry of Economic Affairs has made an assessment. According to the current scale of vehicles in Austria, even if it is growing at a rate of 20% per year, it will be difficult to achieve a balance of revenue and expenditure within 20 years.


    It should be understood that this is only a break-even in operation and maintenance, not a return on profit.


    This is theoretical. In reality, there are very few roads that can be used for 20 years.


    Except for individual highways that can recover construction costs before being scrapped, most of the road sections are already scrapped, and the project is still losing money.


    If they can make a profit, the capitalists will not be indifferent, and have already thrown money into it.


    To put it bluntly, it is still too early. If time goes by 20 to 30 years, there are definitely a few capitalists willing to invest.


    Now, even in the construction of a prosperous section from Vienna to Prague, the end result is nowhere.


    The reason is very simple. Austria''s railway industry is too developed. Railway transportation costs are lower than road transportation. Many regions still face water transportation competition with lower operating costs. Long-distance freight does not take the road at all.


    There is no long-distance freight, and the tolls are collected by family cars. Before the cars are spread to thousands of households, there is no drama at all.


    ...


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    The Austrian government is not the only one enjoying the dividends. European governments have made a fortune in this ¡°anti-Semitic movement¡±.


    Even the Russians with smaller gains achieved a turnaround into profit in this movement, which was the second fiscal surplus in the tsarist government in nearly 40 years.


    It is worth noting that the last time the tsarist government made a fiscal surplus was also because of anti-Semitic. The facts once again proved that anti-Semitism is the king of making a fortune.


    Looking at the financially increasing assets every day, Alexander III was refreshed.


    The tsar was in a good mood, and all of Gatchina''s palace was filled with joy.


    After being happy, Alexander III began to worry again. This was the first time since he succeeded to the throne that he was so generous, and how to spend the money was completely inexperienced.


    It is not that there are few places to use money, on the contrary, there are too many places where the Russian Empire needs to use money.


    Whether it is to reduce government debt, invest in domestic infrastructure, or renew armaments, you need money.


    Because the time was too close to the last anti-Semitic movement, the leeks did not grow very high, and the tsarist government ¡¯s income was relatively limited, unable to support multiple projects at the same time.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Alisher Gulov: "Your Majesty, although the cash in the seized assets is up to billions of rubles, most of this money is depositors, and only a small part of them belong to the Jewish capitalists.


    Among them, foreign exchange and gold account for less, and the total value is about 100 million rubles.


    Considering that this year the government has more than 43 million rubles of international debt due and needs to be redeemed, and next year more than 38 million debts are due, the Ministry of Finance recommends that all foreign exchange be used to repay the debt .


    In addition, domestic debts of nearly 80 million rubles are about to expire, and this part of the funds also needs to be set aside.


    After subtracting these expenditures, in theory, there are 640 million rubles in assets available for government control.


    However, only 80 million rubles of stocks and bonds can be realized in these assets, and the rest are mostly loans and a small part of real estate.


    The Ministry of Real Estate Finance has already begun to deal with it, and strives to sell all within a year; the loans released will be troublesome and can only be recovered after maturity. "


    There is no way that the Jewish capitalists'' favorite investment is loan sharking.


    Especially in Russia, a country with underdeveloped industry and commerce, loan sharking is much more profitable than investing in manufacturing, and Jewish capitalists are naturally rushing.


    In a sense, this is also the reason why the tsarist government dared to unscrupulously anti-Semitic. After all, Jewish capital got together and entered the banking industry. Even if you want to do things, it has a relatively small impact on the national economy.


    If the Jewish capitalists were keen on investing in industry, and millions of workers were eating with them, any government would think twice before taking action.


    Unfortunately, the Jewish capitalists have not realized this. One by one, they want to secretly control other industries through bank financial means to make huge profits.


    Alexander III frowned and asked, "That is to say, now we can only use the 80 million rubles, right?"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Alisher Gulov: "Slightly more. Before that, we also prepared a sum of money to repay the debt, but the number is not too large.


    We originally planned to negotiate with the bank to borrow another loan to repay these old debts, which is no longer needed.


    With this part of the funds, the cash that the government can currently use is about 110 million rubles.


    Considering that in the next few years, there may be an agricultural crisis, the Ministry of Finance recommends reducing debt as much as possible, or reserving part of the funds to deal with emergencies. "


    The era of Alexander III was a turning point. Since his succession, the tsarist government has worked hard to reverse its international image, including repaying debts on time.


    Of course, debts that have been stolen before are not counted. Do n¡¯t squander your debts. Naturally, it is impossible to continue to repay them.


    Now the debt repayment targets are mainly the two major creditors of Austria and the Nordic Federation, both good neighbors of the Russian Empire.


    Thanks to the efforts of Alexander III, the total external debt of the Russian Empire has fallen by almost one-fifth of its peak period, and the financial situation has improved somewhat.


    In such a short period of five years, such brilliant results are naturally due to "international trade".


    By selling the spoils of the Third Near East War and contracting the resettlement of the Ottoman Empire, the Tsarist government successfully reduced its debt.


    Even though the debt was reduced, the tsarist government''s finances were still not easy. This anti-Semitic movement can be described as a timely rain.


    It''s a pity that the bureaucracy has been corrupted a little bit, otherwise Alexander III will not be so worried.


    The copying of the family''s assets was only an insult to the Jews'' ability to accumulate wealth, and no one would believe it.


    Seeing that the Chancellor of the Treasury intended to keep the money, Navy Minister Anand Nicholas hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the warship promised by the Austrians can already be delivered.


    Everyone has urged several times, and has been dragging so far not to collect the ship, our admiralty is almost faceless. "


    The navy is a golden beast. Once the warship is taken from the Austrian navy, the follow-up maintenance costs will have to be paid by the Russians themselves.


    The Russian navy is a typical poor navy. Most of the warships were built during the period of Nicholas I. The age of the ships even exceeded the average age of naval soldiers.


    It is estimated that no one believed it. Now the Russian Navy does not have to board the ship, let alone go to sea. The training code is exactly the same as that of the Army.


    The reason for all of this is not that the high-level navy ¡¯s brains are flooded, mainly because the warships are simply unable to open.


    Most warships have already passed the service life long ago, and now they leave the port, and no one knows when they will sink.


    Not to mention the shooting of live ammunition at sea. It is estimated that a round of artillery fire and recoil can let the warship fall apart.


    Against this background, what can be done without using the army''s canonical code?


    According to the training standards of the navy, if the warship sinks after a round of live ammunition after leaving the port, the Russian navy will be destroyed.


    No one can bear such terrible consequences. The subtle changes of the Russian navy were invisible to the choice of the tsarist government.


    In order to get the new warship as soon as possible, the Russian navy often launched petition activities, so that the navy minister Anand Nicholas did not dare to inspect the navy, for fear of being blocked by navy soldiers and unable to step down.


    Now that the opportunity has come, naturally we must actively strive for it. It doesn''t need much, as long as a thousand or eight million is allocated to take back the warships promised by Austria and allow the Russian navy to have warships to go to sea, he will be content.


    After a glance, in the face of the Navy Secretary''s ardent gaze, Alexander III could not say what he refused.


    The Russian Empire is also the fourth-ranked power in the world, and the navy has no furniture to decorate the facade.


    If it is to buy warships, Alexander III will definitely refuse, the tsarist government can not afford these luxury goods. The warships that can be given away for free can''t be justified if they refuse again.


    Alexander III was also ambitious, and he also heard the term "a hundred-year navy." If the current situation persists, it will not take long for the Russian navy to even die.


    Secretly clenching his fists, it seems that he experienced a rallying struggle. After half a fight, Alexander III slowly said, "Receive the warship first!"


    The warships promised by the Austrians are all equipment in active service and are at an advanced level in the world. The Ministry of Finance has allocated another 8 million rubles for the maintenance of warships, and these warships cannot be abandoned. "


    In all things, it depends on who you compare with. The intrepid warships appear, and these battleships from Austria are naturally not the most advanced.


    But now only the British and Austrian countries have the former fearless ships, and there is only one experimental ship. The French have slowed down the progress because of the civil war. Their former fearless ships are still under construction.


    Looking at the world, these active warships from Austria are still at the top level.


    Countries that are capable of large-scale warships of this scale are actually the three countries of Britain, France and Austria.


    After the Russians got this batch of warships, in theory, they returned to the world''s fourth naval power, at least in terms of tonnage of the battleship.


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alisher Gulov, reminded: "Your Majesty, Austria has promised us a lot of warships. After all are received, the post-maintenance costs of tens of millions of rubles will be increased every year.


    This is still not a small pressure on government finances. Otherwise, we will receive some warships first, and we will talk about the rest later. "


    As soon as he finished speaking, Alisher Gulov realized that he had lost his word. It is okay to receive some warships first, but the face of the Russian empire disappears.


    Face is fine, but the key is to expose their weak nature to the outside world.


    Other countries are weak and can pretend to be grandchildren, but the Russian Empire cannot.


    For a country like them with poor relationships, high hatred, and many enemies, the weaker they are, the harder they will be, or else there will be wolves and tigers.


    Without any surprise, Alexander III resolutely refused.


    "No! All warships must be taken back, and the government''s earnings this time must be kept strictly confidential.


    When necessary, some fake news can be released to make the outside world think that we have recovered.


    Another 50,000 Cossacks will move into Central Asia next month, and there may be some conflicts with the Central Asian Khanate, but it is necessary to grasp that degree and it cannot really cause war. "


    The words of the Chancellor of the Treasury still aroused the vigilance of Alexander III. After a delay of more than a year, he did not receive the warships, which would certainly cause doubt.


    At this time, we must find a way to make up. The best way is to show strength to the outside world. Looking around is best to bully and the most suitable for Liwei, which is a few Khanates in Central Asia.


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    I have to admit that the bear''s deterrent effect is strong. A little action has caused panic in the European world. Many people are worried that the international situation will be broken again.


    Whether it is receiving warships or expanding in Central Asia, they are proclaiming to the outside world that the daring Russian Empire is back.


    When the Russians want to make small moves in Central Asia, it is Britain that bears the brunt. Boss is not a good thing, you have to start when you should start.


    Prior to this comparison, Prime Minister Gladstone is much more confident now. There is no other reason, because there is money in his pocket.


    In this anti-Semitic movement, the British government also gained a lot. The old debts were directly cleared by a third, and the government''s finances became more abundant.


    It is natural to spend money, and only the money spent can be turned into achievements.


    Unless there is an accident, every qualified British prime minister will be left with debt for the next term.


    Gladstone is no exception. It was not immediately after making a fortune that the "food self-sufficiency plan" was approved.


    In order to enhance the competitiveness of his own agricultural products, Prime Minister Gladstone also submitted a "Draft Grain Subsidy Draft" to Parliament.


    That is: subsidize growers through the government''s cash, seeds, and fertilizers, and encourage people to invest in farms in the colonies.


    The parliament is still under discussion. Once the draft is passed, the British government can bypass the free trade system, support its own agriculture to achieve food self-sufficiency, and get rid of dependence on Russia and Austria and other grain-producing countries.


    Gladstone dare to propose such a plan, there is naturally a reason.


    "Food self-sufficiency" is just a guise taken out on the surface. The real reason is still because of the impact of "Aegis-Gold System" on "Pound Sterling-Gold System".


    The native area of ??Britain is small, and most of its natural resources, except coal and iron ore, depend on imports from outside.


    Affected by this, Britain is in a trade deficit most of the time. For the world overlord, this is a trivial problem, and it can be solved by printing money.


    Regrettably, Britain''s position as the world''s hegemony is not stable. It has been challenged by the three countries of Russia, France and Austria, especially Austria, the Aegis-Gold system has threatened their currency hegemony.


    In the past, everyone had no choice. In the absence of its own gold reserves, it had to hold a lot of pounds, even if the British government printed a little more votes, it would not hurt.


    Not now. Under the impact of Aegis, in order to stabilize the value of the British pound, the London government has dared not increase the leverage of issuing notes.


    The ability to print money is limited, and the trade deficit becomes particularly dazzling. Without pulling out this nail, the capital of the United Kingdom will flow out.


    Of course, this little problem, for Britain, which has a big business, can still hold up for a while, after all, they are still in a state of excess capital at the moment.


    However, how can the far-sighted Prime Minister Gladstone let this kind of thing go on for a long time?


    To calm the trade deficit, there are only two ways: either reduce the import of commodities; or increase the export of commodities.


    Obviously, the earth has been divided up, and the so-called "international market" has only one corner left, and most of the areas have become colonies of various countries.


    If you want to increase the export of commodities, you can only fight against many competitors in this corner.


    Unfortunately, as European countries have completed industrialization, market competition has become increasingly fierce.


    Not to mention continuing to expand merchandise exports, even Britain ¡¯s current market share is constantly being squeezed out by competitors.


    Of course, the economy is moving forward. Although the market share has declined, Britain ¡¯s total exports are still increasing.


    The rate of increase in imports is much faster than the rate of increase in exports, and the trade deficit is still increasing.


    In order to prevent the outflow of wealth, Prime Minister Gladstone only accepted the "grain self-sufficiency plan" under the influence of economists'' suggestions and domestic public opinion.


    "What is the news about Russia''s expansion into Central Asia?"


    Without bragging, Gladstone really does not know why the Russians are now expanding into Central Asia.


    In his view, the Tsarist government did so, either the brain was flooded, or the knife that bullied Britain was not good, and there was a very small possibility that Austria was playing tricks.


    But these reasons are justified. The war is money. The British army may not win the Russians in Central Asia, but the British government can drag the tsarist government to bankruptcy.


    Even if Austria is willing to support the Russians, the Vienna government will not be able to do all it can to throw money up. One hundred and twenty hundred million may be affordable. If it is one billion eight billion, the Vienna government will be 100% counseling.


    In the final analysis, it is still profit, and the effort is proportional to the gain. Boldly paid no return, normal people can''t hold it.


    Foreign Minister George: "For the time being, the true purpose of the Tsarist government has not yet been determined. Based on the analysis of the data collected, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that this is likely to be a test by the Russians.


    Perhaps it has something to do with the anti-Semitic movement not long ago, and the tsarist government should have taken a backseat and became restless. "


    The Prime Minister of the Colony Primrose denied: "I think this is not just a temptation, I am afraid that the Russian ambitions can''t bear it.


    You know, this is not the first time. After the third Near East War, the Russians also extended their hands to Central Asia.


    Although the tsarist government stopped small movements under our intervention, their sphere of influence in Central Asia expanded.


    According to information reported by the Governor of India, the Russians have eaten at least 50,000 square kilometers in Central Asia in recent years.


    If we do not draw attention, and find ways to break the Russians ¡¯ambition to expand to Central Asia, I am afraid that the Russians will annex Central Asia again.


    Now the Nordic Federation, Northern Germany, and Austria have formed copper walls and iron walls, blocking the Russians ¡¯westward path.


    To the east, there is the ice world Siberia and the Far East. The bad weather conditions have restricted the Russians from going east.


    If the tsarist government still wants to continue to expand, leaving them with a strategic choice, only the southern Indian Ocean will remain.


    Both Persia and Central Asia are likely to be the targets of the Russians'' subsequent expansion.


    Compared to Central Asia, the Persian region also has Austrian power. If the Russians do not want Austria to participate, the best option is Central Asia. "


    I have to admit that the colonial minister''s analysis was very reasonable.


    After the defeat of the westward hegemony in Europe, the most suitable direction for the expansion of the Russians is Central Asia, followed by Persia, and then the Far East.


    There is no need to doubt. Open the map to know that this is God ¡¯s arrangement, and violation of God ¡¯s arrangement will be punished by harsh natural conditions.


    Feeling a bit wrong, Gladstone couldn''t tell what was wrong, but it didn''t prevent him from making a decision.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official note to the tsarist government, ordered the Russians to withdraw from Central Asia, and warned the tsarist government not to play with fire.


    The eleventh division stationed in India was ordered to rush to Central Asia immediately and hold military exercises together with the countries of Central Asia. "


    ...


    The British government moved, and the French government was not idle. Of course, the French do not care about Central Asia, and France''s tentacles cannot reach the Central Asia region.


    After launching the anti-Semitic movement, the French government''s finances turned over. With the money, Napoleon IV started a big move.


    The urban reconstruction plan of the Napoleon III era was restarted again. This time it was not only Paris that was transformed, but many large cities in China were covered.


    Trapped in funds, the slow progress of the big farm plan immediately allocated funds to speed up the progress.


    The ongoing reconstruction work in Egypt has also been fully expanded, not only to clear the river, but also to restore the farmland after the flood.


    Even the towns, plantations, roads and bridges destroyed by the rebels are in the post-war reconstruction plan. For a time, there was a boom in the construction of Egypt and an alternative prosperity.


    Affected by this, refugees from the war also got jobs, livelihoods fell, and the situation in Egypt suddenly stabilized.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. As the first anti-Semitic prologue, Napoleon IV dared not go out recently.


    In the past month, he has been assassinated four times. If it wasn''t for the influence of scruples, he would have already killed him.


    You know, although the anti-Semitic movement in France is huge, there are not many Jews actually killed, and most of the victims are low-level civilians.


    Napoleon IV only asked for the money of the Jewish capitalists. It was not as dark as the neighbor next door.


    Regrettably, his self-considered tolerance was not forgiven by the Jewish capitalists. Instead, he was greeted by assassination after another.


    In the temporary palace, Napoleon IV roared, "Adonis, do you eat **** in the police department!


    After such a long time, I haven''t found the hands behind the scenes. Are you planning to keep me from going out? "


    Police Minister Adonis looked bitter and didn''t know how to answer. I don''t know when the police minister became a hot potato.


    In the last ten years, the French government has replaced 17 police ministers, with an average term of 7 months.


    This number is still declining, and Adonis has no confidence in whether he can stay in this position for a full term.


    "Your Majesty, we have rigorously interrogated the assassins, and according to the information they confessed, they were all killed when they found the connector.


    The suspect locked by the police went abroad long before the assassination broke out. The murderer is very cunning, so ... "


    Napoleon IV interrupted: "So you will find nothing, and then tell your emperor that it is dangerous outside recently, don''t go out first?"


    Adonis shut up directly. The form of Paris was very complicated, full of forces from all sides. Most of these forces were enemies of the Bonaparte dynasty.


    Perhaps these forces generally would not send people to assassinate the emperor, but it would still be possible to pull the hind legs for Napoleon IV.


    The police have been unable to find out the results for a long time, and naturally these forces will cause trouble.


    Without the restraint of these forces, the assassinations of the Jewish capitalists, repeatedly and repeatedly, have long been exposed.


    After a fierce ideological struggle, the Minister of Police Adonis said slowly: "Your Majesty, although there is no definite evidence, but from the perspective of the motive and strength of the crime, most of the black hands behind the scenes are Jews. It is better to arrest the country first. Jewish ... "


    This is the easiest way. If you can''t find evidence, you won''t find it. Whoever has the motive and the strength to commit crimes will arrest them first.


    People catch it and check it slowly, there will be results sooner or later. Even if it is not clear who is the real murderer, it does n¡¯t matter, just kill all the suspects.


    It doesn''t matter if you kill the wrong one, anyway, you are all enemies. Just take precautions and eliminate hidden dangers in advance.


    Napoleon IV shook his head: "No! The government has reached an agreement with the Jewish capitalists and made a promise to ensure their personal safety. We cannot regret it."


    Cunning rabbits have three caves, not to mention the Jews who are often "killed".


    Most Jewish capitalists do not put eggs in a basket. In addition to the assets on the bright side, there are also many secret industries.


    Napoleon IV did not send people to stare at the Jewish capitalists, and he did not waver for decades. Naturally, the copyists could only copy the properties on the bright side.


    If it encounters a ruthless person who needs money and can''t squeeze out the oil and water, the government needs the government to keep running after confiscating factories and enterprises in order to stabilize employment.


    Against this background, most of the real bad luck in the anti-Semitic movement was left with ordinary Jews.


    Powerful Jewish capitalists already have the capital to negotiate conditions with the government, for example: to pay a sum of money for life in exchange for the government to protect their personal safety.


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    Dragging his tired body back home, Ledes sighed with relief. Fooling people is easy, but it is not that simple to flicker a group of old fried dough sticks.


    If there is a choice, Ledes will definitely not take on this difficult job, even if he has access to a wider network.


    The more you understand, the better Lunders knows the cruelty of this circle. The nobility also needs competition, and the short aristocracy without power, wealth, and fiefdoms is actually the same.


    Of course, even short aristocrats, as long as they can put down the shelf, will still live better than 99% of ordinary people.


    Generally speaking, as long as you give up the bottom line, making a fortune is easy. For example: Run to marry upstarts.


    As long as there is a hereditary title recognized by mainstream society, the upstarts in the Americas are in droves, and it is not too comfortable to send a house, a car, or a ticket.


    In fact, Ryders is also a member of the aristocratic nobility, otherwise he will not act as a link in the trading of power and money.


    But nobles with a little family will not do such dirty work. It seems to be quite profitable, and it can also harvest a lot of connections. In fact, it also insulates them from high society.


    No matter how good the relationship is on the surface, the identity of the "white gloves" has determined that everyone is a person from a different world.


    Once something changes and encounters danger, the existence of Ledes may become an abandoned child at any time.


    Compared to the gangsters hiding behind the scenes, Lades was the most nervous. Once the arrested Jewish capitalist opened his mouth, the big brothers behind did not know anything, but Ledes could never run away.


    The housekeeper reminded: "Baron, someone sent a secret letter this afternoon and repeatedly told you that it must be delivered to you. It is said that the contents are very important."


    After receiving the secret letter, I checked it again and made sure that there were no traces of unpacking before Ledes opened it.


    After half a kung fu, Ledes asked cautiously: "Come here, have you said anything else?"


    The butler shook his head: "No. The person who came seemed to be very nervous. After putting down the letter and explaining it several times, he left immediately.


    By the way, when he left, he was riding in a gray car, and his net worth should be good. "


    There are not so many famous brands this year, and the apparel industry is still custom-made. Without in-depth research, it is difficult to identify them at a glance.


    To judge a person''s economic situation, the best way is to see the business. A car that can drive thousands or even a thousand shields is definitely not an ordinary person.


    Lades nodded, and there were more wrinkles on his forehead. After hesitating for a while, he said slowly, "I''m going out with the car ready."


    There is no way, the content of the letter is too amazing. Although there is no direct threat, the meaning of "I''m finished, I will drag you into the water" still shows.


    Although the Jewish capitalists were imprisoned, these people remained behind, but not all were cut off.


    No one knows if there is any "hands-to-money" handle for these backhands. In case of these things, Leds will be stabbed out.


    Since the big brothers behind the scenes can kill the capitalists in prison, they can also kill him as a middleman.


    In fact, Ledes can live to this day, and the noble titles inherited from the ancestors also have great contributions.


    After all, killing him would attract the attention of the Austrian government, while also violating the rules of the aristocratic game. Otherwise, Ledes would have been silenced.


    ...


    The Vienna Palace, an undercurrent in the country, did not hide Franz ¡¯s eyes and ears.


    Perhaps three or five corrupt officials cannot attract the attention of intelligence agencies, but how can there be few spies in such a large Jewish group?


    It is the best proof that this time the unlawful Jewish capital group can be completely swept away. Including the division of the Jewish bloc in Austria, credit for the intelligence service is indispensable.


    Looking at the information in his hand, Franz''s face was horrible and gloomy. If it were n¡¯t for the evidence, he could n¡¯t believe that Jewish capital could reach the top of the government.


    Franz, who had planned to open the net, now changed his attention. For the long-term stability of the empire, it is better to solve the problem once and for all.


    "I don''t know if I don''t check it. Only one investigation found that there are so many worms in the empire. In view of the current special circumstances, I decided to form a special task force.


    With the Finance Minister Count Vitus as the team leader, the Anti-Corruption Bureau Internal Affairs Director Paul Bodis and the Police Department Deputy Alberti as the deputy team leaders, thoroughly investigate the lawless capitalists and the umbrella behind them! "


    It is not surprising to set up a task force, but this appointment has puzzled everyone. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Mark Leo von Joseph opposed: "Your Majesty, investigators need professionals.


    The Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Police Department are responsible. The Finance Minister Count Vitus has no experience in this area, so I am afraid that he will preside over the work ... "


    Professional work is performed by professionals. This is the consistent policy of the Vienna government. Such cross-border behavior rarely occurs.


    If it is another job, even if he can stick to the Ministry of Finance, Mark is also willing to fight for opportunities for his men. Anyway, he can expand the Ministry of Finance ¡¯s right to speak.


    But this time it was different. The Ministry of Finance reached out to the judicial system, and it was terrible to think about it. As a veteran of politics, Mark does not think that this is the true will of the emperor.


    Franz smiled slightly and handed over the information in his hand: "Look at this information, you know why I am so appointed."


    After a moment of effort, Mark''s complexion suddenly became somber. The people involved in the above case are in all major Austrian departments and have great power. It is simply a "small cabinet".


    It can be said that this is a power-and-money transaction involving the largest amount, the highest level of personnel involved, and the most serious consequences in Austria in the past three decades.


    If these data can be determined, then the Vienna government will face a political reshuffle.


    Regrettably, in this power-money deal, these guys didn''t come out in person, and there was no evidence of collusion with the capitalists for illegal profits.


    It is determined that they have power and money transactions, because these guys have used their powers many times to provide convenience to these capitalists, including artificially suppressing many cases involving them.


    These actions have essentially served as an umbrella for evil forces.


    Knowing it, knowing that Austria is a country ruled by law, it is impossible for even Franz to convict these officials without conclusive evidence.


    Of course, not asking about crime does not mean that there is no way to deal with it. If such a big thing happened, the hat of "dereliction of duty" can still be taken down.


    It just doesn''t make any sense. Malfeasance has no serious consequences. At most, letting these guys go home with grandchildren is not a crime.


    Now Franz let these guys be responsible for investigating the case, in fact, attacking the virus with poison.


    Anyway, the existing charges are enough for the gang of capitalists. With so many eyes looking at the outside world, no matter how much water is released, it is impossible to release these people.


    This year''s prison is not easy to squat. Even if you have escaped the death penalty, an exile order can also keep these honorable guys from living.


    For example: Alaska exiled to dig gold mines in ice and snow; or exiled deserts to plant trees; or exiled colonies to build railways.


    According to incomplete statistics, the average lifespan of criminals who exiled gold mines in Alaska is only 2.7 years, and the average lifespan of gold mines with harsh weather conditions may be less than three months;


    Those responsible for greening in the desert have an average lifespan of only 2.6 years, and some areas have an average lifespan of only half a year;


    Relatively speaking, criminals who build railways have the longest lifespan, and it will not exceed five years. Generally speaking, people will be abandoned after two or three years.


    In addition to the harsh natural conditions, more officials are blindly pursuing their political achievements, and want to leave these ghost places quickly, ignoring the personal safety of criminals.


    If you want to go to these ghost places to die, the guy who pushed them to the door of the ghost or the one who used to make money together will be unbalanced in anyone''s heart.


    In front of life and death, whether to betray these traitors and give yourself a chance to reduce the sentence, it is estimated that normal people know how to choose.


    Franz does not have the criminal evidence of these bureaucrats, which does not mean that there is no evidence in the hands of these capitalists. If these bureaucrats do not want to be unlucky, they can only kill these capitalists.


    How to complete the extinction, whether it can succeed, it has nothing to do with Franz.


    As long as the two gangs fight, no matter who wins or loses, some problems hidden in the dark will gradually pay the surface, and then it will be dealt with in accordance with Austrian law.


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 Chapter 829： The catastrophe flies

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    The announcement of the personnel appointment of the task force instantly caused a sensation, the anti-Semitic people in China were satisfied, and the people above were all hardliners.


    As the team leader Earl of Waiters, at a recent press conference, he publicly demanded that the court severely punish criminals.


    Fortunately, the Jewish capital forces who had escaped the disaster were also satisfied. Although they had no direct contact, everyone still knew that these were their own people.


    Even Lydes, who was in charge of liaison in the center, was relieved. Since he was the person responsible for the investigation, it must have passed.


    The only thing that surprised him was that there were too many people in the investigation team, and many irrelevant department officials were also drawn out, which was not consistent with the Vienna government''s usual mode of governance.


    I can''t figure it out if I can''t figure it out. He can only attribute these to the backstage gangsters, which can influence the decision of the Vienna government.


    It is also logical to make this judgment. The relationship between the nobles is intricate and can be described as relatives everywhere.


    As long as you are willing to let go of your body and ask for help, you can basically achieve your goals without conflicts of interest.


    All parties are satisfied, but only a few parties are forced.


    Perhaps we just received a personnel appointment, and everyone still had a little surprise, but after seeing the colleagues of the investigation team, one by one can''t be happy anymore.


    One or two entered the investigation team. It may also be because of a coincidence that everyone entered the investigation team together. This coincidence is too much and too much. Anyway, Earl of Waiters did not believe it.


    After the initial panic, he still went to the investigative team to report. Anyway, at this time he could not allow him to flinch.


    ...


    In the evening, the manor in the south of Vienna was brightly lit. With the opportunity to exchange feelings with colleagues, Count Wittes hosted a banquet.


    Banquet events are no longer popular in Austrian officialdom. Unless a special day needs to be celebrated, in general, officials will not invite colleagues.


    The excuse of "exchanging feelings" is a bit far-fetched to use now, but by this time, Earl of Waiters could not care so much.


    Now that they have been exposed to the spotlight, this time to play the children''s secret meeting, it is simply to death.


    Although everyone works together during the day, who dares to discuss these issues in the office?


    Seeing everyone''s interest was not high, and Earl of Vitus did not circle, and directly opened the door and said: "Today everyone is coming to discuss how to deal with these capitalists.


    The development of the situation exceeded our expectations. The original plan was no longer feasible. If it cannot be handled properly, we are afraid it will be difficult to get out this time. "


    There is no way, from the moment they entered the investigation team, they were bound to the Jewish issue, and they could not get out.


    Paul Bodis analyzed from a professional point of view: "The Earl is right, the situation is indeed very bad now, this special personnel appointment is too targeted.


    Without any warning in advance, the investigation team was suddenly established, and we happened to be in the investigation team.


    These signs all indicate that our transaction with Jewish capitalists has already been known.


    Let us take charge of this case, there are only two possibilities: either want to remove us from above, but there is no strong evidence in hand, deliberately put us on it and be fired;


    Either it does n¡¯t want to make things bigger, and is ready to give us another chance. The final outcome depends on our next move.


    In either case, the most important thing now is to do a good job in the aftermath. As long as there is no definitive evidence in the hands of the government, it will not move us. "


    Knowing that there is a pit in front, you can only jump down with your eyes closed. This kind of feeling of life and death is naturally not wonderful.


    Alberti nodded and said, "I agree with Paul''s judgment, but the current aftercare work is not easy to do.


    There are too many bad things on the Jewish capitalists, and with the evidence currently available to the police, they can all be sent to prison.


    I personally checked the files. According to the current Austrian law, at least more than 300 people will be sentenced to death, more than 2,000 people will be sentenced to more than 20 years, and the remaining sentences will not be less than 10 years.


    Nothing is too light. This time the police arrested are all serious offenders. The problems that are not too serious are just fine warnings and restrictions on leaving the country to see the aftereffects.


    Especially those guys who have been in contact with us are simply typical of the scum scum. You may not dare to think about the strange things you did.


    Not to mention tax evasion, so many people arrested, all involved.


    Manipulating and colluding with triads, opening underground casinos, and loan sharking are all routine operations.


    Some people are simply local black bosses, who are forced to prostitute themselves, sell drugs, and make counterfeit banknotes. These businesses, which have been severely suppressed by the government, have not fallen.


    The bright surface is bright and bright, but there is no evil behind, and there are a few lives per capita.


    By the way, these guys are still tinkering with Jewish schools and encouraging Jewish civilians against the government ¡¯s national policy.


    Forget it, I do n¡¯t want to go on. Working with these people is the last thing I regret in my life.


    Now the outside world is staring at us.


    The trouble is that the network of Jewish capital is very wide, and now they have just arrested themselves, but their families and cronies have not been imprisoned.


    These people outside are likely to know our relationship. Now that we are in charge of the investigation team, they may be celebrating.


    If the public affairs are run by the public, or if they fall lightly within the scope of the rules, I am afraid they will not be satisfied.


    If someone takes the lead to make a fuss and poke out the transaction, one of us is sitting and no one can run away. "


    Sinfulness is an inevitable result. Loan for usury is not involved in black, that is a joke.


    It''s just that it''s so deep that it is difficult for everyone to accept. This is clearly to kill everyone''s rhythm.


    However, everyone present has seen the big scene, knowing that these charges are not necessarily caused by these Jewish capitalists.


    Perhaps some of them are really involved. Most Jewish capitalists should have no energy to sell drugs and counterfeit banknotes. After all, these transactions will be swept away by the police, and profits may not be comparable to usury.


    But this is not important, as long as the triad gangs colluding with them have done these transactions, they will be charged with them.


    In the fight against triad problems, Austrian laws cover a wide range.


    The law expressly stipulates that joining or colluding with triad criminal groups shall be jointly and severally liable for all criminal acts of the gang.


    It''s not surprising that Alberti is angry. The Jewish capitalists make all kinds of money and everyone dares to cooperate.


    It is not only the Jewish capitalists who traded with them for power and money, but he was the first to encounter such a big crime.


    The vast majority of capitalists are just walking in the gray area. I would rather raise my own thugs, and seldom go to cooperate with local organizations.


    Even if there are occasional cooperation, it is a one-time money and goods clearance, rarely long-term cooperation.


    The Austrian police gangs against triad gangs, not once or twice. Before the Jewish capitalists were able to get out, they certainly needed these backstage help.


    It''s okay if you don''t pursue these things. Once the lid is lifted, they will also lose their reputation.


    They do n¡¯t even need exact evidence to convict them, as long as there is some spear pointing at them, and the outside world is convinced, the family reputation is gone.


    The nobility is bright and beautiful, the prerequisite is a good reputation. Once the reputation is broken, the power circle will not continue to play with them.


    When it comes to self, it must be self-preservation.


    At this time, no one wanted to save the Jewish capitalists, but these gangsters and their relatives did not agree!


    Legal countries must act in accordance with the law. The Jewish capitalists committed crimes, but as long as they were not involved in cases such as rebellion or junta, family members and cronies would not be implicated as long as they were not involved.


    Generally speaking, these people will only be monitored and will not be allowed to leave the country until the final judgment of the court comes to an end.


    The number of people involved is tens of thousands, and they are scattered all over the country. Even if the people have high powers, they cannot kill them together.


    After hesitating for a while, Earl Waiters said slowly: "Then they will not be given the opportunity to dig deep into these cases and find ways to involve their families and close friends together.


    I remember that there seems to be a law in the law that does not report crimes. The gang has done so many bad things, and the people around them can''t even know about them.


    It is because these people did not report that these criminals were able to go unpunished for so long, we must punish them to warn future generations. "


    Everyone expressed their full affirmation of Earl of Waiters ¡¯righteous words, and one finger believed that these¡° informed and unreported people ¡±must be severely punished.


    "Strictly strict with others, wider than self-treatment."


    Originally, it was all human nature. This dual-standard law enforcement model is just the basic skill of politicians.


    Earl of Waiters is nothing more than an inexplicable sense of superiority, nor is it alone, and can be seen in most nobles.


    The reason is very simple. In this era of bad competition, they have a slightly higher morality than the capitalists.


    Even the dizziness that has risen is not something that he has, but is affected by the reputation of the family and has to converge on the bright side.


    Alberti asked a little hesitantly, "Is this your Excellency, will this be too much? The above does not allow us to expand and take bold actions, I am afraid it will cause ..."


    The Earl of Waiters interrupted: "We have no choice. If we do not take action, the situation will be out of control.


    At this stage of the matter, if we want to retreat from the whole body, we must go to the end on the anti-Semitic road.


    The current public opinion is very beneficial to us, and the more ruthless we are towards these Jewish capitalists, the less likely the outside world will believe that we have colluded with the Jewish capitalists.


    Anyway, we haven''t made it too far, as long as everyone bite: No trading in power and money.


    With our firm anti-Semitic stance, even if the Jews who have missed the net come up with substantial evidence, the people in the country will not believe it.


    The worst result is nothing more than abandonment of some industries. He directly said that someone was cheating outside under the banner of ours, and suggested that the government should seal down those enterprises and give us justice. "


    There is no problem, everyone has a preconceived habit, and the most determined anti-Semitic in the eyes of ordinary people will certainly not collude with Jewish capitalists.


    ...


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 Chapter 830： Forced out ...

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    In the Jewish community of Bukovina, the elderly Filder was busy relocating his compatriots, and he could see that he was very experienced.


    For hundreds of years of migration, the Jewish nation has learned to live in peace. Even if you arrive in a strange place, everyone can adapt quickly.


    In fact, Austria was not the first choice for the migration of Russian Jews. At first, everyone was planning to leave Europe. Bukovina was a transit point.


    But after arriving here, everyone found that apart from public disharmony with the Jews in Austria, no substantial anti-Semitic movement broke out.


    As for the imprisonment of Jewish capitalists, this is all pediatrics. Jews have had a hard time all over the world this year, and it is common to go to jail for no reason.


    In particular, the Russian Empire is the most discordant, and even if it is entrusted to the nobles in the tsarist government, it is inevitable to be knocked out.


    With many years of life experience, several Jewish leaders, including Fierd, thought that it was Austrian bureaucrats who wanted to make money.


    It was precisely during this period that the anti-Semitic movement broke out in the Americas. Suddenly there was nowhere to go, and everyone decided to stay and wait and see the situation as soon as they sum up.


    After the list of the investigation team was determined, all the "own people" were seen, and the Austrian Jewish upper class who was missing the net was relieved. Everyone agreed that the matter had passed.


    In this discordant world, the Jewish nation can persevere by relying on unity in times of crisis.


    As you all add up, there is no place to go anyway. Now that the Austrian anti-Semitic movement is over, it is better to stay and forget about it.


    With money and good work, although they did not get Austrian citizenship, with the help of fellow Austrians, everyone quickly bought a piece of land to rebuild their homes.


    Looking at the hot construction site, Filde smiled comfortably. These days he is not in vain, through his compatriots here, he has a deep understanding of Austria.


    Happiness is all contrasted, and for the living environment of the Russian Empire, Austria is a paradise.


    The society ruled by law is good. For most ordinary Jews, the most worrying thing is that there is no order.


    "Mr. Filder, the big thing is not good!"


    A loud voice broke Filder''s good mood.


    Frowning, Feild asked with concern: "What happened to Ralph?"


    No way, now they have become a startled bird, paying special attention to the outside world''s every move.


    Ralph replied breathlessly: "Mr. Glair and Mr. Ocido were arrested by the Austrians, and even their families were taken away together.


    I went out and inquired about it. It is said that it was because of the involvement of Mr. Leo, as if the crime was uninformed and illegal profit.


    I don''t know what it is. Anyway, many compatriots were arrested, and they were all big names in Bukovina. "


    Hearing this bad news, Fielde''s face suddenly turned pale, and his body shivered. If Ralph''s eyes quickly helped him, he did not know what would happen.


    After a moment of kung fu, he eased over the fielded Filder and sighed helplessly.


    No way, he really can''t understand the current situation changes. It ¡¯s okay to say yes, and the situation suddenly worsened all of a sudden.


    "Let''s get in touch with the local compatriots first. They have some connections in the local area, which makes it easier to receive news than us.


    Let everyone be prepared to move again, and if the momentum is not right, leave Austria. "


    Ralph nodded, facing the current situation, he had panicked for a long time. Naturally, what Feld said was what he said.


    Looking at Ralph, who nodded, Feild smiled bitterly. It was simple to say that it would be difficult to do it.


    Every migration of the Jewish nation is a history of blood and tears. Many times they fall from one **** to another.


    The word "home" is too foreign to them. Some are just temporary settlements, and I do n¡¯t know when to move again.


    ...


    Once the valve is open, it is not that simple to close it.


    With the order of the investigation team, a large number of people involved in the case were imprisoned, accompanied by snowflake-like letters of complaints and confession letters.


    With a sudden move, the Jewish capitalists were the big names in the Austrian government, and the small capitalists could only hook up the small bureaucrats.


    Not everyone has such a good quality of mind that they can bear the ignorance of death. More ordinary people, after being arrested by the police, gave a full account of the brain.


    In order to commute their sentences, some people even gave out some hearsay and no actual evidence.


    Became the ministries and commissions of the central government, down to the street office, there are people involved in the case.


    Looking at the case file, Earl Waites almost fainted.


    When so many people are involved, if they are dealt with according to law, they will have to go to offend more people.


    It is even more impossible to show mercy to your men, maybe before the cover is lifted, it may be possible to cover the past, but it is not working now.


    The dignity of the law cannot be blasphemy. Since the evidence is conclusive, it must be dealt with, otherwise they will not be spared.


    ...


    Paul Bodis said haggardly: "Your Excellency, the situation is completely out of control. There are more than 10,000 officials involved in the case, including dozens of senior government officials.


    Not to conceal everyone, those who have pleaded in the last few days have quickly stepped through the door of my house.


    I believe everyone is similar, and even relatives and friends are directly involved in the case.


    Now that we have been grilled on the fire and let them go, we will certainly not be able to spare us on it; if it is official, we will be isolated in the future. "


    No way, who let them overestimate their colleagues'' morality in advance. I thought that these people would benefit from the gray area, but I didn''t expect that there would be fellow Chinese all over the country.


    Generally speaking, this kind of power-and-money transaction hidden in the dark is difficult to check. As long as the parties do not speak up, it is difficult for the outside world to figure out the internal relationship.


    In ordinary times, no one disputes the corruption and bribery, and no one thought that they would be taken in one day.


    Earl of Waiters nodded: "Paul is right, the situation is really out of control.


    To say something unpleasant, the evidence currently exposed is enough to send us to prison.


    If it was n¡¯t for us to happen to be in charge of this case, perhaps it ¡¯s us who is now asking for help.


    At this stage, do you think we should go in by ourselves or let others in? "


    The reality is so cruel, inadvertently they became a knife, a knife that cut to the Austrian bureaucracy.


    In fact, this question has been prepared in the hearts of everyone since entering the investigation team.


    It''s just that everyone still has a hint of illusion. After all, the Austrian government has a strict grasp of the rule, the living space of the corrupt elements is very small, the bureaucracy seems to be very clean, and they are not prepared for the government.


    However, the reality is cruel. There are a lot of "smart people" who know how to use their power to make money, and the few stupid people who go directly to embezzle government funds are the few.


    More than 10,000 people were involved in the case before the matter was over. If the investigation continues, it is not known how many people will go to jail.


    Needless to say, as the person in charge of this case, Earl of Waiters is bound to become the object of hatred.


    Alberti said fiercely: "Order to arrest people. At this stage, we cannot allow us to back down.


    Even if we close now, no one will miss us. The cover has been lifted, we will not check it down, someone else will check it.


    At that time, a few of us were miserable, both offending the top and offending the bottom, and punishing a few offenses together to account for the possibility of winning the lord. "


    Hearing the word "Seize the Lord", all the people who were still hesitating, suddenly stood firm.


    No way, the current case is too big. At this point, it must be a responsible person to be responsible.


    The people in the investigation team happened to be qualified. As the chief culprit in protecting the Jewish criminal syndicate, if they were not severely punished, there would be no way to explain to the Austrian people.


    Offending people, at most they can not be mixed up in the officialdom. Anyway, within the rules, as long as you stand upright, no one can treat them.


    But once the title is lost, it is not as simple as being unable to mix up, and it will kill the whole family if it fails.


    Political struggle has always been bloody, and it is better to let go of it than to pin your hopes on the emptiness of "gratefulness".


    Seeing that the people unified their positions, Earl Waiters also breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, the most feared thing was the split of small groups.


    Even if it will be isolated in the future, the people present can gather together to keep warm, which is better than a lonely one.


    After a moment of effort, Earl Waiters said slowly: "Since everyone has made a choice, then go for business!


    After this step is taken, we must be careful later. The outside world will look at us with a magnifying glass, and must not show any flaws.


    No matter who comes to plead, no one can feel the slightest tenderness. Even if it involves our relatives, it must be disposed of in accordance with the law.


    A fair and clean image will be the basis for our future political foothold. "


    ...


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 Chapter 831： Justice for need

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    The sudden reverse operation shocked many people. Franz, including the creator, doubted whether his perceptions were wrong.


    Fortunately for many years as an emperor, Franz had developed a strong heart, and he soon eased it over.


    "Frederick, after reading these files, what do you understand?"


    In accordance with the principle of waste utilization, Franz did not let this classic case go, and used it to train his son in the first place.


    Anyway, as long as he didn''t say it himself, no one knew it was a coincidence, and the outside world would only think that the emperor''s means were brilliant.


    Frederick, who had not yet responded to the shock, was confused by Franz''s question.


    "What do you understand?"


    The emperor''s means are brilliant?


    wrong!


    This is the answer in the minds of courtiers, used for flattery. Frederick didn''t think his father''s question was to listen to him flattering.


    Austrian government officials have serious problems?


    Not right!


    Corruption is a problem that has existed throughout the dynasties. Whether it is a horizontal comparison of European countries or a vertical comparison of historical dynasties, the current administration of Austria is considered good.


    Although the bureaucrats are fishing for money, they know they are paying attention to eating.


    The method of corruption has evolved into the trading of power and money, without embezzling government funds, and without levying taxes privately. This is an improvement.


    For the ruler, as long as the following people can complete the task of clarification on time, without ambitious desire to rebel, without anger and anger, it will be acceptable.


    Put an end to corruption, that is just a beautiful dream, only realized when sleeping. Otherwise, wait for humans to evolve to a higher level and stop pursuing matter.


    ...


    This question is too broad. For a while, Frederick''s mind came up with one answer after another, and then he was denied by himself. For a while, I didn''t know how to answer it.


    Facing Franz''s encouragement, Frederick replied uncertainly: "Everyone is selfish, they just choose the path that is most beneficial to them."


    Franz nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, people are selfish. This applies to most people, and the rest are saints.


    For the sake of monarchy, we can only manage the country by ruling ordinary people, and we cannot bet on the saint with a small probability.


    Waiters and others are just representatives of all living beings, they are equally greedy, but while greedy, they also maintain a sober mind.


    Frederick, if I leave this matter to you, what are you going to do now? "


    After a little thought, Frederick replied firmly: "Push the waves and take the opportunity to carry out a major cleansing of the bureaucracy and wipe out all the moths."


    Franz asked, "What then?"


    Frederick was silent. He knew that it was easy to carry out a major cleansing of the officialdom, but corruption would still breed after the cleansing, and it was impossible to solve the problem once and for all.


    It is important to know that Austria ¡¯s anti-corruption efforts are already very strong. In order to combat corruption, the law allows officials to collect money without doing anything.


    In simple terms, it is not a crime for officials to collect money without doing anything. As long as it is reported to the competent department within three days, the money can become legal income.


    After the filing, the official can get rich with peace of mind, and the person who paid the bribe will be finished.


    Vice versa, bribers can also report officials, and they can be exempted.


    Affected by this, apart from the beginning of the implementation, a group of guys who paid bribes were pitted in, and the trust of everyone behind was gone.


    Even the folks have spread the saying that "it is not a life-and-death, no money".


    In a sense, this decree is also the source of impetus for the rise of secret power trading.


    Under the existing productivity, it is too difficult to supervise such hidden power and money transactions.


    Some of them are hidden deep, even if they are found, there is no evidence.


    Most of the transfer of benefits has gone through many turnovers, and there is no direct interest exchange between the parties.


    If it was not Waiters and others who lifted the cover from the inside of the interest chain, even if the government wanted to check it, it would be difficult to find out.


    Even now, there are still many people who can know that there are tens of thousands of officials involved in the case, and there are still many people who can miss the net.


    As long as they have done enough concealment before, and have not directly appeared, including the transfer of interests, the intermediary also carries out. At this time, the relevant industries are abandoned, and there is no evidence of their interest transfer.


    In the cash age, there are no records of bank transfers. The easiest way to launder money is to directly collect unmarked gold bars, dig a pit and bury it, and it will be the ancestral property after a few years.


    If it wasn''t for this exposure, Frederick did not know that there was such a **** operation. However, this is relatively primitive.


    At a higher level, for example: officials'' white gloves investing in the stock market doubled in ten days and a half months.


    Another example: just picking something from your home is a valuable antique.


    Well, let''s not talk about the problem of antiques, there is no shortage of old aristocratic families.


    This kind of thing is not a fraud. Other people''s ancestors are awesome. As long as the age is enough, it can be said that the ancestors used it personally, and their value immediately doubled.


    Even if the ancestors are not good, there are always good relatives, whoever gave it. Anyway, it''s all an oil head, as long as someone pays.


    The buyer wants to ask the person''s capitalist himself, usually I will help you with the money today, tomorrow you will help him with the money, he will help me with the money the day after tomorrow.


    Anyway, there is absolutely no intersection between buyers and sellers. Even these cooperating capitalists don''t know each other on the bright side, and there is no trade.


    It''s not over yet, not even the officials themselves come forward to sell the goods, they are generally registered legal companies.


    If something goes wrong, just discard these industries. This year, there is no Internet connection, and many companies are hung under the name of the dead.


    The dead will not speak, even if the government is to blame, it can not go to God to ask for people, the big deal is confiscated by the government as an unowned industry.


    In fact, there is nothing to confiscate. Most of these companies have no value. Except for a few employees who do not know anything, the company''s profits are all driven by profits.


    ...


    Looking at his son in deep thought, Franz chose to wait patiently, he knew the problem was too embarrassing. Even if he himself was an emperor for many years, he wanted to understand.


    But in the royal family, these problems must be understood. Only by looking at the problem thoroughly can we choose the most favorable plan for implementation.


    That''s right, it''s not a solution. Responsible for solving problems is the job of the ministers. The emperor only needs to guide, and the charge of the charge must be handed over to the people.


    After a while, Frederick slowly said, "Father, do you mean you know that there are problems with the rules, do you have to act according to the rules?"


    Franz shook his head: "This is not a question of rules. In fact, there are no perfect rules in this world. What really tests people is resilience.


    While obeying the rules, we should also use the rules to serve us instead of becoming slaves under the rules.


    Always remember that we are the rule-makers and the rule-keepers.


    Unless it is really needed, it is best not to try to change the rules of the game lightly, because before changing the rules, you have to bear the backlash of the rules. "


    No way, what Franz wants to cultivate is a king of defense. Too active thinking and ambition are not the qualities that a worthy leader should possess.


    Relatively speaking, being conservative is the best option. Anyway, Austria has such a large body, and the accumulated family is so rich, the fault tolerance rate is already very high.


    As long as the later monarch does not toss about, the status of a great power is stable. As the country stabilizes, the royal family naturally becomes stable.


    After a moment of contemplation, Frederick said slowly: "Father, I understand. There is no black and white in politics, just see if it is needed.


    Waiters and others are not good things, but what they do now is good for the empire, we will use them.


    However, no matter how large or powerful the criminal officials and capitalists are now, they are criminals.


    Since they are criminals, they must be sanctioned by law. Anything that impedes judicial justice is the object of our crackdown.


    Waiters and others are the knives in our hands, which will remove the carrion from the empire for us, and their character is not important!


    If this knife keeps sharp, then we will protect them and make them the pillars of the respected country.


    On the contrary, if the knife is rolled, or even rusted, then let them bear the bite. "


    If there is no problem, severe punishment for criminal evidence is found, and if it cannot be found, nothing will happen.


    Although it is not ideal, it has not been able to wipe out all domestic moths, but this is the rule of the game.


    Maintaining the dignity of the law is the number one priority. As for cleaning up the fish that have been leaked, there is a chance.


    Franz is very satisfied with Frederick''s treatment. Ruthlessness is the basic quality of a monarch.


    Do n¡¯t look at Franz who seems to speak very well, and he has n¡¯t done anything to cook for so many years, but it ¡¯s all based on the fact that the people under his control are safe.


    In fact, behind the bright and beautiful, there are more followers, all because they are not standing upright, and they are halfway down the road.


    It''s just that in the past credit, Franz chose to be light-hearted and looked kind.


    And this has gone from light to light, that is also within the scope of the rules. For example, the one who deprived him of the title became an overseas colony inherited by his descendants and with relatively good conditions of exile.


    No matter how to take care of it, it was kicked out of the power circle, but it did not deprive the family of the family, leaving behind the hope of a comeback.


    There is no murder. There is no tradition of killing nobles in Europe. Unless it is a big and angry thing, the nobles are rarely executed.


    Such treatment, Waiters and others can not enjoy.


    They have some credit, but unfortunately, colluding with the Jewish capitalists in the past has made a big mistake, and without finding their guts, it is considered a large amount of Franz.


    From the beginning, Franz was ready to let them die with the Jewish capitalists. I didn''t expect these guys to be ruthless, they just killed a blood from the desperate situation.


    Stepping on the bones of my colleagues, I built a good reputation for myself. Facts have proved that the reputation is good, can really save lives.


    Now all the Austrian people think that they are clean officials, and no matter how much evidence the Jewish capitalists have come up with, they can be attributed to-stolen and framed.


    As the price of getting away, Waiters and others will always worry about being retaliated for the rest of their lives. If you want to continue to mix in the officialdom, you can only rely on the reputation of "clear officials" who are jealous.


    Thinking of this, Franz sighed helplessly. Secretly thought: "I don''t know if this is black and white upside down?"


    "Probably, maybe, it shouldn''t be counted. Using a bunch of moths to kill another moth is barely a poison attack.


    No, it should be said to rescue the misstepped officials and put them back on the right track ... "


    No matter how comforting you are, you can''t change this nonsense. Obviously it is someone who does not want to use it, because of political needs, it must be reused.


    Seemingly thinking of something bad, Franz continued to ask: "Frederick, remember. The bottom line of these people, Waiters, is too low to hold them high.


    If you encounter something that must be reused, use it with caution. Their limit is the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, or the ministers of various ministries.


    Before they can be reused, they must also be prepared for checks and balances. Once they found bad signs, they immediately suppressed them.


    The candidates for the cabinet and various ministries must select people with a certain bottom line. The ability can not be too strong, as long as it is above the average, it is enough.


    Especially for the prime minister, choose the older ones as much as possible. The younger ones put pressure on me, no matter how strong he is. "


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 Chapter 832： Murderous

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    With the arrest of one official after another, the original anti-Semitic movement gradually came to an end, and a vigorous anti-corruption operation was launched.


    Throughout the dynasties, catching corrupt officials was the favorite of the people, and Austria was no exception.


    Although there is no direct corruption, the transfer of benefits under the transaction of power and money is essentially the same. To be precise, the punishment in Austrian law is the same.


    When I watched the big guys get arrested, the most joyful thing was the news media. There were big news every day, and there was no heavy sample. Even with 1886, the newspaper sales reached a record high.


    The people who eat melons are also satisfied, so many stories are staged, and the talks after tea and dinner are available.


    Even the public officials in the government are satisfied. The emotion of death and grief is there, but it cannot stop the enthusiasm for promotion.


    One radish and one pit, the one above doesn''t recede, the one below doesn''t go up at all. Obstructed the road, that is the enemy.


    At this stage, the major anti-corruption case launched by the investigation team has been completely out of control. It is not that it can be stopped.


    One by one, the more people involved in the investigation, the more Franz was stunned.


    It is important to know that the transfer of benefits is much more technical than direct corruption. Ordinary public officials ca n¡¯t afford it. Officials are all involved.


    The chiefs of many places have entered, and even took the local high-level quilt, leaving a bunch of grassroots staff to take charge of the work.


    Then, the local functional institutions actually functioned normally. Well, this does not seem to be much of a case where the government is closed and the country is functioning normally in later generations.


    The current international situation is very stable. As long as there is no chaos in the place, anti-corruption operations can continue.


    The officials went in, and the bribers couldn''t run away. In order to reduce the sentence, the report will inevitably happen.


    Unless it is a serious crime, and it is determined that it will be sentenced to death, it is possible to choose to carry him. Most people should consider themselves and think less of the guilt of their bodies.


    Looking at the increasing number of people involved in the case, Franz loyal to the outside world can declare: the Austrian government has no anti-Semitic, this is anti-corruption.


    There is no problem, and only about 40% of Jews go to jail, less than half. There is still solid evidence of crime. Is n¡¯t it anti-corruption?


    Franz doesn''t care, it doesn''t mean others don''t care. Earl of Waiters, the party concerned, was frightened. The prison was almost overcrowded, and the case could not come to an end.


    In the last month, the Earl of Count Waites had been assassinated three times. The assassins were all Jews. No one knew who the real black hand was.


    Anyway, Waiters is a Jew who does not believe in the dragons and heads, and has the ability to carefully plan assassinations again and again.


    Not only did he suffer, but even his family members were attacked by thugs. Fortunately, the police in Vienna gave a lot of attention and solved the problem in time.


    In the Prime Minister ¡¯s mansion, Earl Waiters complained eagerly: "Prime Minister, all of you are waiting outside for madness, yes they are a group of madmen!"


    Looking at Xi''s deputy, Prime Minister Carl secretly sighed deep in his heart, and honestly said he still had some sympathy for Earl West.


    But if you do something wrong, you have to pay a price. This path was chosen by Wester himself, and there were no more pits in front, which could only be taken by himself.


    "Vest, calm down, your current state is very wrong. The sky hasn''t collapsed, a group of lunatics are afraid of something!"


    Prime Minister Karl has this self-confidence. Austria ¡¯s bourgeoisie has limited strength, especially with almost zero force.


    The so-called influence is nothing more than a network of relationships established by trading power and money.


    However, this kind of relationship network is the most unreliable. The power of the bureaucrats comes from the government, and once ordered, they can be knocked down.


    Anyway, the Austrian government system is perfect, no matter who enters, it can function normally.


    The main officer went in, and there was a deputy substitute; the deputy went in, and the next level topped, anyway, according to the administrative level.


    For example, several cities in Garc¨ªa are now ordinary employees acting as mayors. It may not work, but maintaining the status quo is enough.


    After so many years of compulsory education, the government of Vienna has no shortage of officials, and any vacancies can be filled quickly.


    There is not enough manpower, so it is enough to recruit again. Prime Minister Carl had no worries, these guys were able to toss out trouble.


    Earl Waiters: "But Prime Minister, they are now ..."


    Before he finished speaking, Carl interrupted: "Count, I know what you mean.


    It''s just that some of the beam-jumping clowns are too active and have interfered with the investigation team''s investigation and your normal life.


    Rest assured, the police has deployed enough police to protect your safety. The cabinet has just made a decision to carry out a nationwide crackdown.


    All thugs are subject to the harshest punishment, including those behind the scenes.


    No matter how high their status or status is, as long as you can pull them out, there is no need to worry about revenge. "


    Seemingly plain, in fact, Prime Minister Carl has already moved. The assassination of government officials is in the face of the Vienna government.


    For these guys who break the rules of the game, Prime Minister Karl is deeply disgusted. Once pulled out, immortality is also a disaster for a hundred years in prison, and there are special packages for keeping in and out.


    Waiters does not want to be retaliated against in the future. The best way is to dig out all the enemies this time, once and for all.


    It seems simple, but it is a fallacy. Do n¡¯t look at the fact that there are a lot of suspects found out now. There are really few evidence that can be sent to prison.


    Neither the capitalists nor the bureaucrats are alone. If they are out of luck, their younger brothers will not be able to run away.


    If all the suspects are arrested, then more than 40,000 people are not in jail now. I am afraid that the number has already exceeded the 100,000 mark.


    If there is a fish in the net, it is doomed that the hatred drawn by Waiters and others will not disappear, and in the future, revenge will still be inevitable.


    After hesitating for a while, Earl Wester said cruelly: "Prime Minister, there are already a lot of criminal evidence, you can see if they can be handed over to the court for trial."


    Kill the chickens and monkeys!


    There are too many people involved this time, and many people think that the Vienna government will "raise high and gently drop" and lack sufficient awe.


    The best way is naturally to open a killing ring and let these people know with blood: they will die if they do something wrong.


    After a little thought, Prime Minister Carl nodded: "Then select a group of repeat offenders and punish them severely. The number is tentatively set at 1,000."


    The fate of a thousand bad luck eggs is thus determined. As a typical example of killing chickens and monkeys, it will be handled according to the strictest standards prescribed by law.


    Hearing this answer, Earl Waiters took a breath. One thousand people is almost the total number of criminals executed in Austria last year, and it is now in one step.


    Needless to say, Mo said that he chose one thousand repeat offenders to execute, even if it was two or three thousand, that was more than enough.


    Don''t look at the outside world''s concern about anti-corruption and anti-Semitism. In fact, the most arrested are the triads.


    There is no other reason, because the criminal evidence of these scum is the easiest to collect.


    Other people commit crimes, mostly economically. Even if there is a murder, it is also behind the scenes, these guys are the specific executors.


    Seeing the Prime Minister''s resolute attitude, Waiters secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, his role changed quickly, or he would become a chicken killed now.


    Don''t say nothing about killing nobles, if you become the boss of this tens of thousands of criminal gangs, no matter how prominent your identity is, don''t want to run away.


    ...


    Bukovina''s central square is now crowded with people. Countless melon-eating people came to watch the court''s public trial.


    Elder Filder and his party also appeared in the crowd, but compared with the excitement of the surrounding people, Filder and others looked so horrible.


    Today''s trial is the famous Mr. Leo Cohen. Perhaps this is a scum for others, but for them it is a fellow who deserves respect.


    As the charges were confirmed, Field closed his eyes and said slowly, "Let''s go!"


    It is impossible to make trouble, and this year any European people can make trouble, but the Jews alone cannot.


    Being a man with his tail in his tail is not a guarantee. If he jumps out to do things, he will give an excuse to the anti-Semitic forces.


    Emotionally excited, Osido said unwillingly: "The defense lawyer is an idiot, and I want to ..."


    Seeing the people around him throwing a strange look, Feard hurriedly said, "Shut up!"


    Whether defense lawyers give or not is of secondary importance. The key is that the evidence is too sufficient, and there are a lot of evidence and evidence.


    Regardless of whether they are willing to accept it, the court found Leo Cohen ¡¯s crime anyway.


    With years of life experience in Feld, from the voice of the people around him, he knew that Leo Cohen did a lot of bad things.


    Ordinary Jews are very low-key. In daily life, they try to reduce their sense of existence as much as possible to avoid hostility.


    Generally arrogant Jews are hooked up with local realists. Leo Cohen was very unlucky and sold by his boss.


    The evidence that used to be used to kill the net is now turned into illegal evidence that he framed Austrian officials, tried to manipulate politics, and conspired to subvert ...


    The evidence provided by you can send yourself to the guillotine, so there is nothing more to say.


    ...


    Back at the station, Fier German said with a long heart: "Osido, please calm down first.


    We are very sorry about Mr. Leo, but we have no way to overturn the police evidence. In particular, many of the evidences were explained by Mr. Leo himself.


    Presumably you also know what this means. If the Austrians want to bring it to public trial, it means that the charges cannot be overturned.


    It is not easy for you to get out of this matter.


    You know, Greer, they haven''t come out yet. If there is no accident, they may never get out.


    If you get involved again, you will not only save Mr. Leo, but also bury more of your compatriots.


    Believe, you understand what I mean. "


    Can''t you understand that Osido is not involved, because the Jews are going to push him into politics, and politicians can''t have obvious stains, so Leo hasn''t let Osido do his business.


    Of course, that was before. It is no longer necessary to think about it. After this incident, the Jewish forces in the Bukovina region were greatly damaged, and they were no longer able to push Osito into politics.


    Without external support, coupled with his sensitive national identity, even if he enters the officialdom through assessment, it is destined not to go far.


    "Relax, Mr. Field. I know what to do next, and it won''t cause you any trouble."


    ...


    Reassuring these Leo''s cronies, Fielde had a headache again if he wanted to leave Austria.


    After spending a few months here, he almost figured out the situation. Austria is relatively friendly to ordinary Jews, but it is not very suitable for the survival of Jewish capitalists.


    Not to mention other issues, just one prohibition of loan sharks can kill many Jewish capitalists.


    It is not impossible to proceed in secret, but with the strength of the Austrian government''s anti-corruption campaign, it is to lose your head if you are not careful.


    Leo Cohen, who is about to be executed, is a lesson in the past. He was originally a big man in the Austrian capital world. As a result, the incident happened, and it was finished when it was said.


    There is no problem in doing business in compliance with laws and regulations, but legal business does not make money!


    Today, the domestic market competition in Austria has been very cruel, and the profits of most industries are limited.


    As a latecomer, it''s even more difficult to get a slice of soup.


    In high-margin industries, the barriers to entry are very high. Not only does it require a large amount of capital to be invested, it also has high requirements for technology, but it is also full of uncertainty, and even the payback period is very long.


    Of course, there are also industries with short cycles and high profits, for example: stock market and futures, except for a little risk, there are no other shortcomings.


    This is certainly not what the Jewish capitalists want. Everyone''s pursuit of profiteering is not false, but it does not mean that they are willing to be leeks.


    Experts playing finance, who do not know the depth of the water. The dragons don''t crush the head snake, they are at most a caterpillar, and rushing to death.


    Before Filder weighed the pros and cons, the cruel reality made the choice for him.


    Leo Cohen''s execution was just the beginning. As the trial continued, more and more people were sent to the guillotine.


    Seeing the falling of the heads, the Jewish wealthy people who had no sense of security themselves could not sit still, and urged Filder to leave.


    No way, here is not for everyone to get rich. Twelve points of resistance to Austria''s strict laws.


    If all the rich Lords have left, leaving only ordinary Jews, are they still Jews?


    Without capital investment, ordinary people can''t persevere under Austria''s assimilation policy.


    After all, cultural inheritance also takes time. Ordinary people have to run around for three meals a day, but they do n¡¯t have much time to educate the next generation.


    As soon as the language is lost, it will deteriorate in a few generations.


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 Chapter 833： Justice is not blasphemy

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    The fact once again proves that the butcher knife may not be able to solve the problem, but it must be able to solve the man who made the problem.


    Since the Vienna government''s killing, the resistance to government investigations has suddenly declined. On the contrary, suddenly more people surrendered to the investigation team.


    Even the security problems of the troubled members of the investigation team were resolved at once, and the assassin seemed to disappear overnight.


    The shocking reversal made Franz stunned. After co-authoring this for more than half a year, the so-called toughness is hard. Seeing that the government refused to give in, one by one.


    Think about it, although there are many people involved in the case, there are very few real power factions.


    Needless to say, the emerging nobles were mostly those who made their fortunes during the war, all of them were based in the military, and a few capitalists transformed.


    The time to start a family is short, there is no time to operate in the government, it is now in the accumulation stage, and there are few people in key positions.


    The premise of trading power and money is to have power first. If you do not have enough power in your hand, you will naturally be dragged into the water.


    The old aristocrats can survive for a long time. Except for individual idiots, most of them know to pay attention to eating and know when to stop.


    Even if it is to play interest transfer, others are one-time trading, not repeat business.


    Immediately after the incident, the heads and tails were cleaned up and the relevant clues were destroyed. There was no evidence on the surface.


    Occasionally, a power-and-money transaction can be said to be an accidental coincidence. It will really be suspected. In fact, it is still a long-term cooperation. Officials have broken the routine for someone or a company many times.


    If there were no signs at all, even if the government wanted to check, they didn''t know where to start.


    Even capitalists who pay money do not necessarily know the true identity of the collaborators, and transactions are conducted through intermediaries.


    This can be seen from the list of persons involved in the case. Most of the officials arrested are of the middle class, grassroots, and some of the noble nobles. Emerging nobles and old nobles are a few.


    When the biggest anti-corruption case was opened, the biggest faction was already out of business, and the rest naturally could not turn the waves.


    Dare to resist the investigation is nothing more than inaccurate in the vein of the government. Seeing that the government raised the butcher knife, one by one was dumbfounded.


    If you continue to carry on, you can only rebel. This kind of high-risk, low-reward work is obviously not suitable for these owners.


    This can also be seen from the multiple assassinations that took place earlier.


    The assassins can''t even reach the amateur level. It is not so much a killer as a secondary two.


    There are no modern assassination tools. Many people rushed up with a fruit knife. The threat of warning is obviously higher than the assassination itself.


    After all, if the investigative team officials were killed, it would not be a matter of corruption and imprisonment, but a head loss.


    It doesn''t matter what your identity is, how hard the background is, and if you violate the rules of the game, you have to pay the blood price.


    ...


    Franz asked in doubt: "Will so many people be executed?"


    It ¡¯s not that he is making a fuss. Executing thousands of people at once in a peaceful age is horrifying enough.


    In fact, the thousand people executed before the Vienna government caused a sensation, claiming to be the largest execution in Europe in the past decade.


    This is no joke. After the suppression of the Paris Revolution, the French government did not have so many criminals executed in the autumn accounting. Only a dozen years ago, the great cleansing carried out by Alexander II, the number of executions exceeded 1,000.


    Now more than 5,000 people have to be executed. If this is completed, it is estimated that this is the world record of the unprecedented and the uncommon.


    Of course, this is the addition of prerequisites-"anti-corruption" and "trial by court".


    Prime Minister Carl replied affirmatively: "Yes, Your Majesty! According to the Imperial Criminal Law, all 5,316 people above should be sentenced to death.


    In addition, there are 4328 people who can be sentenced to death and sentenced to indefinitely. "


    Prime Minister Karl was also helpless, the evidence was found, and there was no need to specifically target them, so these guys could be sent to the guillotine.


    It was a difficult problem before the government of Vienna. All the killings had too much influence. The execution of a thousand people in the front caused a sensation in the European world.


    If more than 5,000 people are wiped out, or just enough to make up 10,000 people, then international public opinion will not be able to fry the pot, and the party of guns and guns is indispensable in any world.


    It is also not possible to be merciful, as this involves the dignity of the law. The evidence is not dealt with before the eyes. After setting this precedent, who knows what impact it will have on the future?


    There is a commutation of the sentence, the problem is that these guys are not enough! Can''t the emperor use the privilege to commute these people?


    Rubbing his forehead, Franz can only sigh that there are so many Austrian scum, easily catching so many criminals.


    Franz asked: "Is these people identities?"


    Prime Minister Karl: "Among these batches of recidivists, more than 5,000 have triad backgrounds, mostly gang leaders, thugs, and murders.


    Mainly engaged in criminal activities such as collecting protection fees, underground casinos, loan sharks, drug trafficking, and counterfeit banknotes.


    In addition, there are more than 3,000 people who are raised by capitalists. Nearly half of these people also have triad backgrounds and engage in similar businesses, except that there is one more suppression of workers ¡¯strikes, and less protection fees and counterfeit drugs.


    The number of capitalists and officials who need to be sentenced to death is actually not too large, and the total number is less than a thousand. Among them, there are slightly more capitalists, and there are actually less than 100 officials involved in serious cases. "


    This result did not surprise Franz.


    As long as the criminals have murders on hand, they can''t run away. Not even an accident, after all, other crimes have to accumulate.


    For these people, the Austrian government has always punished severely. Anyway, it is a scum of society, and there is no need to worry about manslaughter.


    In contrast, the capitalists and officials involved in the case, even if there are problems, are mostly economic problems, or black, and few people directly bear the murder case.


    There are so many capitalists and officials who want to lose their heads, mostly because they are too deeply involved with the underworld, and they are jointly and severally responsible for the law, and they are brought together together.


    As for whether someone will lose their heads because of the huge amount of corruption, Franz can answer with affirmation: No!


    The Anti-Corruption Bureau and the police do not eat idle meals. There are too many industries that they cannot cover.


    The huge amount of unidentified property is itself a firefly in the night, and it is difficult to be targeted.


    Everyone knows that Austrian officials do n¡¯t accept money, even if it ¡¯s legal, ordinary people are afraid to pay bribes.


    Even if someone sends it to you, you must first consider whether you have encountered phishing law enforcement. This kind of thing is often done by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.


    Corruption and bribery can only squeeze wool from a few reliable people, and how much oil can be squeezed out?


    After careful calculations, Franz found that these people seemed to keep these people, and they had no value other than to trouble themselves.


    As for international public opinion, just talk about it if you like to say it. Anyway, the mouth grows on others, and it can''t be stopped at all.


    No matter how many criminals are executed, no one will really come over and point fingers. Those who dare to interfere in Austria ¡¯s internal affairs this year do not yet exist.


    "Judicial justice cannot be blasphemy. This time we will use these people to show the outside world our determination to maintain judicial justice.


    Put together an integer, it will be more deterrent. This happened to be the benchmark of Austrian law. "


    After listening to the word "benchmark", Prime Minister Carl swallowed back what he had originally prepared. Judicial justice also requires blood.


    This is contrary to the law not blaming the public. Today, if the people involved are merciful, the legal deterrent will be greatly reduced, and more similar incidents will occur in the future.


    Rather than burying hidden dangers in the future, it is better to cut the mess now. Anyway, these people are useless to stay, and there is no shortage of labor in Austria.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Carl replied cautiously


    ...


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 Chapter 834： Arms race

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    The killing of the killing, the exile of the exile, the removal of the resignation, the entire Vienna government cleaned the moths and confiscated the illegal industry throughout 1887.


    With the end of the major anti-corruption and black crime case, a total of 10,286 criminals were executed, 96,412 were exiled, and countless others were fined and warned.


    Including 1,274 corrupt officials found within the government, 7421 actively surrendered, 76 executed criminals, 376 exiled criminals, all involved were dismissed, and 47.5 million Aegis of confiscated money were confiscated.


    Frankly speaking, the amount involved is much less than Franz''s estimate, and the amount per person involved is more than 5,000 Aegis. It is obvious that the pigs have not yet fattened.


    No wonder everyone likes anti-Semitism. Compared with the confiscation of Jewish assets, the corruption of the bureaucrats is only in pediatrics, not at the same level.


    Of course, this has something to do with the anti-corruption efforts of the Vienna government. Most people do not dare to pay bribes directly, and the threshold for transferring benefits is too high, blocking many people from getting rich.


    The purchasing power of Aegis is still very strong. For the first-line public officials, the amount of bribes of thousands of yuan can not be touched at all, and their power is limited.


    Even if someone gives a gift, it is usually a few Aegis, or a dozen Aegis, but at most a few dozen Aegis.


    It is obviously unrealistic to have such a small amount of money, and it is necessary to go around a large circle to play the transfer of benefits.


    In this way, their gray income can only come from the above sub-run. After all, they are direct operators, and if they want the transaction to proceed smoothly, they must seal it.


    The money I received was not cash. Most of them were various discount cards and vouchers. Many were issued in the name of departmental benefits.


    From a legal point of view, this does not constitute a crime of taking bribes, their real crimes are non-reporting and malfeasance.


    This is also the reason for the surrender of officials. After all, before taking the initiative to confess, the crime of "not knowing about it" will be gone. If the "dereliction of duty" has not caused serious consequences, the expulsion of public office will be considered completed.


    There are many people involved in the case, and the stolen homes are essentially the senior officials with serious problems. The 47.56 million people confiscated in this way are actually quite a lot.


    The per capita income from copying the family is as high as 135,000 Aegis. If the anti-corruption case broke out a few days later, it would be a half-ton of gold per capita and a properly corrupt official.


    Franz is still very satisfied with this result. Compared with the beginning of succession, "ten bureaucrats grabbed nine, and there are still cases of missing the net", but now a fundamental change has been made.


    The case is over, but the subsequent impact has just begun. The most direct impact is a significant improvement in social order.


    It cannot be said that the accounts are closed at night, at least the protection fees and loan sharks have disappeared without a trace, and even the street gangsters rarely appear.


    The cruel reality tells the middle school teenagers that the underworld society has to pay a price, and when the boss is half a foot, he has entered the gate of hell.


    This is also regarded as a large-scale legal education course. The Vienna government used the lives of tens of thousands of criminals to cast the majesty of the law, and the unhealthy trend of the society was reversed.


    All of Europe was shocked by Austria''s generosity, and even the anti-Semitic movement was suppressed.


    The execution of tens of thousands of people at a time was enough to cause numbness in many people''s scalp, and public opinion was also mixed.


    Supporters believe that the Austrian government has upheld the dignity of the law and that the execution of criminals has been tried through formal judicial procedures and is worthy of learning from all over the world;


    Opponents believe that the Austrian government does not respect life and does not give them a chance to reform, which is a blasphemy against human rights.


    The two sides are quarreling and there is no relationship. The newspapers are fighting each other, and the offline debates and academic seminars are the battlefields of both sides.


    Well, the government of Vienna still pays for public relations, or else it will fall into the disadvantages just by supporting the power of the legal system.


    Affected by this, the total foreign investment into Austria in 1887 decreased by 46% compared with the previous year. On the contrary, the outflow of capital increased by 21.2%.


    The main reason was that the Jewish capitalists had retreated, and others could not see them. They were still very clear to them.


    The Vienna government is indeed very friendly to ordinary Jews, but behind the friendship is for national assimilation.


    For their existence that hinders national integration, but you are not at all polite, especially the old friend of Earl Waiters, it is even more fierce to start.


    Can be caught but not caught-catch, kill but not kill-kill, all are severely punished, no one is merciless.


    This can be seen from the list of executed exiles. It is indeed handled in accordance with Austrian law. The problem is that there are too many Jews.


    Capitalists who are completely safe and secure do exist, but they are very few, and most of the capitalists have more or less entered the gray area.


    The investigation team obviously took special care of them, and many hidden problems were pulled out.


    Knowing that they were targeted, they could do nothing. Compared with other European countries, this is still a rule.


    If you do n¡¯t want to be treated differently, it ¡¯s very simple. Just give up your inheritance and actively integrate into it.


    In fact, the Jews in Austria have long been divided, and this sudden blow only made the problem clearer.


    Only a part of those who are unwilling to settle in the status quo are left. The big deal is that ordinary people are still unwilling to continue wandering. After all, they ca n¡¯t see the way forward.


    ...


    London


    Prime Minister Gladstone: "What do you think of the generosity of the Austrian government this time?"


    Most people only stay in the anti-corruption case itself, and experts and scholars on the market only pay attention to the legal system, but it is different in the eyes of politicians.


    Foreign Minister George: "This has something to do with the national integration policy implemented by Austria, which can be traced back to 1820 at the earliest.


    However, these policies were not promoted until the Franz era.


    Overall, all ethnic groups in Austria are well integrated, and only Jews are in trouble.


    Even if there were no anti-Semitic movements in Europe, the Vienna government will sooner or later target these Jewish capitalists who hinder national integration.


    As for the anti-corruption case that broke out later, it was actually Franz ¡¯s conspiracy. He took advantage of snobbery to clean up the bureaucracy and strengthen his control over the country. "


    Those who can stand high are smart people, and the benefits of national integration can be seen at a glance.


    However, knowing Guigui, everyone did not follow suit. If the national integration were to take place, the British Isles would have been iron plated.


    In fact, including the Gladstone cabinet, all previous British governments tried to solve this problem, and all ended in failure.


    There is no way, if they all become their own, it is not easy to exploit so much, which is equivalent to breaking the capitalist''s financial path.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers: "These are only political, I want to say economically.


    I do n¡¯t know if you noticed it. In this anti-corruption and anti-Semitic movement, the Vienna government received a lot of funds.


    Although the exact amount is unknown, it must have been the most harvested by this anti-Semitic movement, and it is worth our vigilance where the money will be spent. "


    This is an inevitable result. On one side is to shear wool and on the other is to kill sheep and eat meat. The income gap between the two is self-evident.


    In addition to struggling for strength, international competition is also struggling for financial resources. Competitors are rich, for Britain, it is definitely not a good thing.


    Hearing the bad news, Prime Minister Gladstone frowned and muttered to himself: "This is an arms race, are we coming again?"


    After the anti-Semitic movement ended, Austria was not the only one with money in his pocket. To be precise, there should be money in the pockets of European governments.


    Generally speaking, in this situation, everyone will spend the money. It is difficult to determine exactly where it is spent.


    But what is certain is that as long as someone takes the lead in arms development, the arms race will be detonated immediately.


    Lord Astley Cooper Kee: "The Prime Minister, the French government has announced a new shipbuilding plan.


    According to the plan, in the next three years, the French Navy will add 3 new battleships, 7 destroyers, 4 cruisers, and 24 warships of various sizes.


    According to the practice of naval shipbuilding in recent years, the Austrians and the French will maintain a considerable number of battleships.


    If there is no accident, it will not take long for the Austrian Navy to announce the shipbuilding plan, and the pressure of the Royal Navy will increase greatly.


    In order to protect the Royal Navy ¡¯s superiority in sea power, the Admiralty plans to build 6 new battleships and 10 destroyers ... "


    When meeting the navy minister who saw the stitches, Prime Minister Gladstone patted his head and thought to himself: he was wrong.


    Before he could speak, Chancellor of the Treasury Xiao Zhi Childs pre-emptively said: "No, if the plan is followed, France and Austria will inevitably continue to increase the number of shipbuilding. By that time, an arms race cannot be avoided.


    Although the government has just made a fortune, the money is used for other purposes and cannot be spent on meaningless arms races. "


    Navy Secretary Astley Cooper Kee laughed: "How can it be said that it does not make sense? In the arms race, the financial resources of the two countries are consumed, and they will not be able to do anything else.


    Otherwise, where do you think they will spend the money?


    Austria ¡¯s development plan for the Near East, the French ¡¯s African development plan, and the ranch plan can all enhance their national strength.


    If we do not consume their financial resources and use the arms race to bring them down, will we continue to maintain our advantage over time? "


    This is a reality that has to be faced. Britain has a small local area and its own development potential is very limited.


    If you want to maintain your dominant position, you must keep suppressing your competitors. Otherwise, they will be left behind sooner or later in the national development of this long-distance running sport.


    This can be seen from these recent developments. First, Austria''s economic aggregate exceeded Britain, and then France''s economic aggregate exceeded France''s.


    Although it is only a local part, it has attracted the attention of the British elite and ranked the two countries as the biggest competitors.


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 Chapter 835： Bragging strategy

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    The sudden arms race disrupted the deployment of many people, including Austria.


    In fact, the Vienna government also had plans to provoke an arms race, but that was all past tense.


    Since the decision to implement the Near East development plan, Franz has given up that attractive plan, for no other reason because-poor.


    Austria ca n¡¯t afford to engage in infrastructure construction while playing an arms race.


    It is easy to provoke an arms race. The key question is how to get rid of it. If you just start such a meaningful activity, you will have no money in your pocket and it will be disgraceful.


    This is not just a question of face. It is more about showing strength to countries around the world. The stronger the strength, the easier it is to find a younger brother in international politics.


    Of course, there are occasional exceptions that may be counterproductive. How to do this depends on everyone''s political skills.


    I have to admit that the British grasped the timing. It is indeed the best time to overwhelm France and Austria. After this time, the strategic plan of the two countries is completed and the situation will be reversed.


    Even if it is impossible to suppress the two countries at once, it is necessary to crack down on the arrogance of the two countries and tell the world who is the king of this era.


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz frowned and asked, "Do we have to fight this?"


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Yes, Your Majesty!


    The British have calculated the time, and now if we back away, the outside world will think that Austria is afraid of Britain.


    According to news from the embassy in Paris, the French government has decided to fight, and it may not be long before a new shipbuilding plan is announced. "


    It is not that there is no strength to follow up, but that Franz is unwilling to make such meaningless consumption.


    Well, this is all self-consolation. The real situation is that Austria will not be able to compete with the British without compromising domestic economic development.


    Even if the copycats have gained a lot, the three major plans of the Near East development plan, urban transformation and upgrading, and road transportation facilities have already been consumed.


    In the arms race, the biggest problem is not shipbuilding, but later military expenditure. Simply building a ship, the Vienna government of a hundred battleships can easily burst out.


    The problem is that the ship came out, and the maintenance cost in the later period will be fatal.


    Let''s put it this way, the construction cost of a new battleship this year was more than one million Aegis, and the maintenance cost of five years exceeded the cost of the warship itself.


    It may be less than five years, and if the training is diligent, three years can be exceeded.


    This can be calculated. A battleship needs to be equipped with six or seven hundred officers and soldiers, and there are only a lot more logistical maintenance personnel than front-line personnel. The annual expenditure of military pay is just a lot of money.


    To ensure the combat effectiveness of the army, daily training is definitely indispensable. Looking at the gun barrel, you can see that the navy ¡¯s shells are not cheap. The battleships will lose dozens of Aegis at once. If you use special bombs, you may lose hundreds of Aegis.


    The seemingly insignificant coal-fired, if the unit is turned into a thousand tons, it is not a small number.


    Daily maintenance, equipment maintenance, and replacement of damaged parts are also not a small expense.


    The total sum of zero and zero together, there is no hundreds of thousands of Aegis funds a year, simply not enough.


    If you want to be cheap, just play with the poor navy. Learning from the Russians ¡¯previous practices, the warships were parked in the port, and the soldiers were trained in the army ¡¯s military code. The military expenditures were only one tenth of the normal level.


    Franz nodded and commanded the admiral of the Navy: "Kastagny, talk about your shipbuilding plan!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Admiral Kastagani: "The British Navy already has 4 monarch-class battleships, and this time it will build 6 new battleships, 10 destroyers, 7 cruisers, and 31 warships of all sizes.


    We want to form a deterrent to them, at least to keep 80% of their main battleships and 70% of their affiliated warships.


    At present, we only have 3 new battleships. The Admiralty plans to build 5 new battleships, 8 destroyers, 6 cruisers, and 25 other auxiliary warships. "


    I don''t know where to start. The Austrian navy began to popularize the "eighth theory", that is: having 80% of the tonnage of the Royal Navy, it formed a deterrent to the British.


    It should be known that from the beginning of the great development of the navy, the original goal of the Austrian navy was only one tenth of that of the Royal Navy. This was an eightfold increase in less than thirty years.


    Think about it, who made the number of tonnages of the Austrian navy''s battleship close to 70% of the British?


    To be exact, it is 65.7 percent, and it is not wrong to round up to 70 percent. The family is so thick, it is not surprising to promote the eighth theory.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the navy, the failure to propose a one-to-one shipbuilding plan has already been given face.


    Franz didn''t care, but he didn''t know if the British could bear it. However, people''s bottom line is constantly being refreshed, and switching to a country is no exception.


    Compared with the original time and space, the bottom line of the British government is much lower.


    This was forced out. As the economic strength of France and Austria increased, they have increased their investment in the navy. The Royal Navy ¡¯s two strong standards have been beaten as soon as they came out.


    Then the plan was changed again, taking the Royal Navy as a parameter and maintaining a 1: 0.6 advantage over the world ¡¯s second naval power.


    This ratio is actually just talking. After several years of hard work, the British government had to refresh the bottom line again.


    Austria, the third naval power, has 65% of the Royal Navy ¡¯s tonnage, and the French Navy has reached 72% of the Royal Navy.


    The pattern of the three major powers of Britain, France and Austria was actually caused by the Royal Navy ¡¯s inability to suppress France and Austria. The London government was forced to accept the sharing of the rest of the world with France and Austria.


    The suppression has been done by the British government all the time. The problem is that the effect is really unsatisfactory. None of them has been suppressed.


    No one is a fool, there is a fisherman on the side, and the French and Austrias tacitly suppressed the conflict and opened their eyes to the British.


    The British government tried to do things on several occasions, but they were discovered. Under the revenge of France and Austria, the British were almost pushed out of the Mediterranean.


    At first it was uncomfortable, and after a long time, the British government became more adaptable and accepted the reality.


    After all, 072 + 0.65 is only 1.37, and the two cannot really unite, and the Royal Navy can barely hold it.


    The prerequisite for all of this is this ratio, which will no longer continue to grow.


    If the tonnage of the Austrian navy increases to 80% of the Royal Navy, the French navy will follow suit, and it is estimated that the British government will explode.


    This is impossible to achieve, and now the ratio is almost the limit of the British toleration. Even if it sells iron, the British government will keep the Royal Navy''s advantage.


    If Austria does not engage in so much construction, it will naturally not be afraid of working hard with the British, but it is obviously not possible now.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said slowly: "Just release this plan, but the construction plan will take 2 years longer than the British.


    Later, if Britain and France increase the number of shipbuilding, we will follow up on the current ratio, but our shipbuilding progress can be slowed down a little bit, and it is enough to build two to three battleships every year.


    When necessary, the Admiralty can also come up with those big plans to confuse the audiovisual. "


    Without losing, Franz has made up his mind to play an arms race with the British by bragging.


    Anyway, warships are not built, but they will be built later, which will not affect the credibility.


    After the shipbuilding time is extended, the government''s financial pressure will be less. As long as the financial support is maintained, the duration of the arms race is a little longer, and it is not entirely without benefits.


    Burning money also means that everyone burns together. In any case, there are more warships made by the British, and naturally more money is burned.


    If this former fearless ship can be used to retire, it will naturally be no loss.


    The problem is that the former Dreadnought is too close to the Dreadnought. In essence, it is the difference in design concepts. Although the technical difficulty of shipbuilding has increased, it is not impossible to overcome.


    Once the fearless ship came out, the former fearless ship would be eliminated again.


    As soon as I finished an exhausting contest, I was told that it was only the first half of the game, and I was about to start the second half of the game. It felt absolutely sour.


    Perhaps the wealthy British were barely able to support it, and the French government was mostly unable to make persistent efforts.


    Even because of the increased investment in the navy, it will also reduce the French investment in the army, which is a very favorable strategic plan for Austria.


    ...


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 Chapter 836： Tit for tat

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    As soon as the Austrian shipbuilding plan was announced, European public opinion was frying.


    Although the Vienna government repeatedly emphasized that it did not target anyone, just to fill the gap between the previously retired battleships, no one was willing to believe.


    You should know that before this, Vienna had a plan to "build 10 battleships in 10 years." The three former fearless ships currently in service are part of the shipbuilding plan.


    An average battleship is started every year, which is just normal operation, which can guarantee the current size of the main battleship of the Austrian Navy.


    Suddenly increased the shipbuilding plan of 5 battleships now, obviously in response to the previous Royal Navy shipbuilding plan.


    At this time, many people reacted. Not long ago, the Austrian government gave a large number of Russian warships, and the navy was in a period of empty storage.


    Witness of Russian-Austrian friendship?


    Maybe it''s there, after all, it''s given away for free. Second-hand warships are also very valuable. If they can be sold, according to the laws in the international arms market, it is normal for the cost of selling shipbuildings for 50% to 60% of the new warships.


    However, is it not to make room for the new battleship?


    Now it is not only Austria that needs the replacement of warships. Britain and France are also facing a large number of warships to be retired. There are simply not so many powerful buyers in the international arms market.


    Not to mention that Austrian army equipment is selling well, and naval equipment is not as popular as the British.


    This has nothing to do with the technology, performance, quality and price of the warship itself.


    The main reason for not selling is because of politics, not to mention that Austria has good relations with European countries. The relations between countries outside Europe are really very general.


    This is not because the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not work hard, mainly because there is no room for it.


    Outside Europe is not a colony, it is also a brother of the great powers, or a sphere of influence, and there are only a handful of countries that have independent sovereignty.


    In fact, it does n¡¯t count. Except that the two United States have a certain strength and retain their own sovereignty, the remaining countries have more or less signed unequal treaties with the powers.


    Of course, this is not to say that Austrian warships cannot be sold at all. Occasionally, needles can be inserted.


    After all, Austria is also a power, and there are still queues for taking it out. The Vienna government dared to come forward when it happened. It is not impossible to solve political obstacles. The problem is that the British have brand effects!


    I do n¡¯t know who is pouring out the theory. Everyone takes it for granted that the quality and performance of British warships are the first. When buying warships in various countries, British goods are the first choice.


    Against this background, the French and Austrian warships are not easy to sell. The governments of the two countries also took counterattacks, releasing rumors that the exports of British warships are all reduced versions.


    It is a pity that everyone is not fooling, is it a truncated version, you will know after reading the goods.


    The British did export the most advanced warships, but the old-fashioned retired warships are not so particular about John Bull.


    The truncated version of the warship modification also costs money, at least labor costs can not be saved. The original technology is eliminated, there is no need to waste money to hide.


    Political factors lost 60% of orders, and brand effect lost another 30% of the remaining share, and only 28% of international orders ended up.


    (1-0.6) * (1-0.3) = 0.28


    This part of the market is not eaten by the Austrian family. Instead, it is divided by the European countries, basically the division between France and Austria.


    In the past few years, there were very few capable buyers, and the market for Austria was so small. Naturally, retired warships could not find a pick-up.


    This is not only true of the Austrian navy, but also of the British. The Royal Navy pulls warships out every year to target, and knows how hard it is to sell.


    In order to control the proliferation of warships, the European powers still have a tacit understanding, even if they can''t sell them and pull them out to target, they are not cheap to deal with, and they are not good enough to give them away.


    In a sense, Austria ¡¯s massive donation of Russian warships also broke this tacit understanding.


    It''s just that this unspoken rule has no explicit restrictions, and there are no verbal agreements. Naturally, there is no binding force, and everyone will be upset at best.


    These are all minor problems. The technological upgrades and the elimination of the warships are a headache. In essence, they are still reluctant.


    It is a pity that the warships have not reached the end of their retirement years. It is a pity to dismantle and sell scrap iron; to stay and continue to serve, there is no problem with the use. The key is that the new warships are also coming.


    Having a large number of warships, in addition to the majesty, is also accompanied by a large amount of military expenses, which is very uneconomical.


    It is no longer important to guess whether it is accurate or not. The warships are sent out anyway.


    Even if it is possible to repent, there is another chance to choose, the Russians will still be happy to take over.


    There is no need to pay any price, there is a chance to become the world''s fourth naval power, no one knows how to choose.


    It is rare to be able to watch the big powers tore directly. The people who eat melons have prepared nuts and coffee, just waiting for the big show to take place.


    The British have not responded yet, and the French cannot bear it first. For the British and Austrian shipbuilding plans, Napoleon IV felt for the first time that the Admiralty was too petty.


    Compared with the original time and space, the situation in France is much better now.


    There is neither war compensation nor Russians to pull. The anti-Semitic movement not long ago has solved the debt problem of the past years, and now the French government is rich.


    "The British and Austrian shipbuilding plans have come out this year. Judging from the current situation, our original shipbuilding plan has become outdated.


    The Admiralty has revised the shipbuilding plan, not to mention more than the British, at least not less than the Austrians. "


    There is no problem, and there is still some distance from France, the world''s first naval power, but the hat of the world''s second naval power cannot be easily dropped.


    Although there is no essential difference between the world ¡¯s second naval power and the world ¡¯s third naval power, both can safeguard France ¡¯s overseas interests.


    But in politics, the second and third are very different. Once the hat of the second naval power is lost, it will leave the impression that France is declining.


    Not to mention that there are so many international celebrities waiting for the downfall, the arrogant people in the country cannot accept it!


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Vernon, reminded: "Your Majesty, the cost of building warships is not too big. The trouble is the huge military expenditure in the later period.


    Austria sent a large number of warships to the Russians before the announcement of the shipbuilding plan, just to reduce military expenses.


    If we want to follow up on a large scale, it is better to retire some warships to reduce military expenses. "


    The French government now has money but not fakes, but money can''t be spent. The French government is still unable to compete with Britain and Austria.


    In order to avoid the worst, Roy Vernon believes that it is king to control the military expenditure as much as possible in the arms race.


    Navy Secretary Hamdi: "Your Excellency, the warships currently serving in the Imperial Navy are not too old, and very few warships are close to retirement.


    Most warships are 50% to 60% new, and their performance is very high quality. It is a pity to retire these warships.


    The most important thing is that after retiring these warships, they can''t handle them at all, no buyers can be found internationally, and we don''t lack training ships.


    There are only two roads in front of us, either pull out the target, or drag to the factory to dismantle and sell scrap iron.


    This kind of prodigal behavior is simply a waste of taxpayer''s money.


    The performance of the old battleships lags behind, which is only for the new battleships. Except for us, currently only Britain and Austria are equipped.


    Driving these warships out and carrying out **** missions anywhere in the world can be competent.


    Even if we really want to retire, we can wait for the new battleships to serve, and we can maximize the value of these warships in the next few years. "


    Reluctant to operate normally, warships costing millions and tens of millions of francs will be dealt with if they are dealt with, and whoever is a navy minister will be distressed.


    After listening to this explanation, Napoleon IV nodded: "The new battleship has not yet served, and the matter of retiring the warship is temporarily not in a hurry.


    We are not in the same situation as Austria. Overseas colonies are much more dependent on the navy.


    During this period, you can also find buyers as much as possible, even if the price is cheaper. "


    Since Austria can give it away for free and France can naturally cry tears, Napoleon IV still has a slight fluke.


    If these warships that are about to retire are sold, you will earn it. As for the needs of overseas escorts, they are all nonsense excuses.


    This year, who is not the number of warships in Britain, France, Austria and Austria? Affected by the previous arms races, there are now a large number of warships in the three countries.


    As long as it is not that the three countries are fighting each other, even if it is a scrapped warship, the French navy can also assume its current responsibilities.


    This is also one of the reasons why the Austrian government has sent more Russian navies. The remaining warships of the three countries are not enough to fight.


    The Faw pk does not need the navy, and it is the army that decides the victory or defeat of the war; if it works with the British, the navy has no chance of winning.


    Either go out to break up and engage in destruction, or hide in the harbor to avoid the storm, the decisive battle at sea is equivalent to death.


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 Chapter 837： Three missing one

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    Anyone will set the target. The Austrian Navy will target at 80% of the Royal Navy, and the French Navy will naturally not counsel.


    As the world''s second naval power, it must surpass the Austrian Navy, for example, to reach 90% of the Royal Navy''s tonnage.


    Everyone is very face-saving and has no intention to challenge the British sea power. The shipbuilding plan is only close to the navy and navy, and there is no shouting to surpass.


    Of course, this is just the view of France and Austria. It falls into the eyes of the London government.


    Whether it is 80% tonnage or 90% tonnage, this has affected the hegemony of the Royal Navy.


    Everyone is a world empire, and the navy cannot gather together every day. In case someone is not subject to the rules and suddenly launches a sneak attack, the outcome is really hard to say.


    Even if the Royal Navy wins, it will suffer heavy losses. After killing one challenger, there is no ability to solve another.


    In this kind of war with both defeats and defeats, the two army powers of France and Austria can afford to lose, and even if they fail, they have a chance to make a comeback.


    Britain will not be able to do it. Once the Royal Navy has suffered heavy losses, the enemies of the past will rush up and divide up their world empire, and there will be no chance of resurgence.


    A real threat is imminent, and the British government, which proactively provokes an arms race, will naturally not be counseled at this time.


    In the Downing Street government building, comparing the shipbuilding plans of the two countries, the Prime Minister Gladstone smiled and said: "It seems that our opponents have great spirits!


    Austria plans to build 5 battleships, and the total tonnage of various warships is close to 80% of our shipbuilding plan; the French build 6 battleships, and the total tonnage of various warships is almost 90% of ours.


    An eight-point threat theory and a nine-point counterbalance theory. Do they think the navy is really just building warships? "


    In the navy field, Britain has the confidence to despise any competitor. Although the French and Austrian navies started for many years, the core of the essence is still a land-powered country.


    This deep cultural influence cannot be changed in a day or two. As long as the core does not change, it is difficult to truly compete with the British Navy.


    The way of expression is mainly reflected in the money, and other aspects can be found to make up for it. If there is insufficient military spending, then there is no way.


    In recent years, the French navy ¡¯s military expenditure has remained roughly at 55% of the Royal Navy, and the Austrian navy ¡¯s military expenditure has been roughly 50% of the Royal Navy.


    It is not that the two governments have no money, nor that the two governments do not want to continue to increase, the problem is that there is still a mainland army to support.


    Take Austria as an example. In recent years, the cost of the naval and military forces has been almost equal. As a pro-son army, the annual military expenditure is only one or two points higher than that of the navy.


    Of course, the Austrian navy can maintain 65% of the naval tonnage at half of the Royal Navy ¡¯s military expenditure, not to say that training has been discounted.


    In addition to the slightly lower cost of officers and soldiers, the overseas colonies are not as large as the British, the distribution range is not so wide, the number of missions is relatively small, and most of the warships are nested in the old nest.


    Foreign Minister George: "Who knows? But the morale of the two citizens of Fau and Austria is very high now, and the desire to build ships is very good.


    According to news from the embassy in Paris, many non-governmental organizations such as the French Naval Federation and the French Naval Club are calling on the public to donate to raise funds for shipbuilding.


    In just three days, more than 18 million francs were raised, and the cost of building a battleship came out.


    Austria has not accepted private donations for the time being, but many organizations such as the German National Unification Council and the German Renaissance Federation are doing publicity.


    If the arms race continues, they will most likely collect donations from the entire German region.


    Affected by public opinion, the arms purchase case we reached before with the North German government was rejected by the State Council.


    The Hanover government hopes that we can provide them with shipbuilding technology to help them complete orders at their shipyards, otherwise this business will eventually fall into the hands of Austria. "


    This is not the first time that the National Assembly has rejected the purchase of British troops. To be precise, it has not been approved once since the formal establishment of North German.


    The main reason for the frequent rejection of orders is nationalism. Most people believe that Britain is the culprit leading to the division of the German region and oppose military cooperation with the British in any situation.


    In the face of monstrous public opinion, the weak North German central government is naturally unable to bear it, and the state assembly is just a tool to push to the front.


    After listening to this explanation, Prime Minister Gladstone''s good mood suddenly disappeared, cursing: "It''s **** nationalism again, this is definitely the biggest ideological tumor in the world.


    I bet: if one day the situation in Europe gets out of control, it will definitely be caused by nationalism.


    Leave them alone, what is the difference between giving them shipbuilding technology and giving them directly to the Austrians?


    Tell the North German government that we can not order these warships, but they must not fall into the hands of Austria, or they will be at their own risk. "


    There is no way. The German region was originally the cradle of European nationalist thought, not to say that it can be controlled.


    The princes have been fighting for hundreds of years, and everyone has long been tired. It was because of the spread of nationalism and peace of mind that Prussia could easily annex many German states.


    It''s almost the same now, even because the powers interfered with the reunification of the German region. The people thought that they had been humiliated, and nationalism was a few points higher than the same period in history.


    Coupled with Austria ¡¯s enthusiasm, anti-British became the mainstream ideology in the German region, and the younger brother Hanover who was supported by this influence was not so obedient.


    It was not that the British government had not fought back, but unfortunately the effect was not very good. Not only did the people not buy it, but even the rulers had little interest.


    It would have been effective to advocate the Austrian threat theory before the rise of nationalism, but unfortunately the time is now wrong.


    In the minds of nationalists, the Austrian threat theory is similar to the Austrian unity theory, and it cannot scare people at all.


    Against this background, it would be too difficult to expect the shipyards of North Germany to keep British shipbuilding technology secret.


    It''s no surprise that Prime Minister Gladstone is angry. When faced with a young man who only sees input, sees no reward, and has a vacillating position, he will also have opinions.


    ...


    Secretary of the Navy Sir Astley Cooper Kee: "My Excellency Prime Minister, the Navy ¡¯s new shipbuilding plan has been drafted."


    Prime Minister Gladstone took over the documents, but just glanced at the number and cost of shipbuilding. As for the specific parameters, this is not something that his layman needs to consider.


    "Adding six more battleships, is this too much, and if the two countries are scared away, how can this game continue?"


    The issues worried by Prime Minister Gladstone make sense. Face is important to a country, but face cannot be eaten as a meal.


    If Britain is playing too hard, it is normal for France and Austria to retreat. After all, it is the two land powers.


    If you lose the naval arms race, you will lose. Anyway, is there a referee? In other words, anyone can claim the winner.


    Hearing this number, Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers said first: "This year''s budget has been allocated, and even next year''s budget has gone.


    Both France and Austria have plans for shipbuilding for three or five years, and we have absolutely no need to worry. The Navy''s shipbuilding plan is worse than two years later. "


    In fact, most of the Royal Navy ¡¯s shipbuilding plans were carried out separately. This time it was only for the purpose of seizing people first that the ¡°six battleships¡± had been started in advance.


    The effect is naturally bumpy, and Britain showed the world their powerful shipbuilding capabilities, which shocked the world again.


    With the exception of Britain, no country in the world has any record of starting construction of six new battleships at the same time.


    However, the world''s number one leader also has to pay a price, that is, money is spent particularly fast.


    Although a sum of money was made from the Jews, the ability of the bureaucrats to spend money was unquestionable. In just a few months, the money spent reported by various departments exceeded the total.


    In order to control the speed of government spending, the foresight of Xiaozhi Childers chose to reduce government debt early.


    Except for the approval of some important plans, most of the plans have been put on hold indefinitely. If you want to implement them, wait until the year you think about them!


    In this respect, this British government is excellent, at least in the sense of responsibility.


    Astley Cooper Kee frowned, and met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer for a while, but finally lost helplessly.


    No way, the money bag can''t afford it. Even if the funding for shipbuilding is allocated, the military expenditures to be increased later must also be supported by the Ministry of Finance.


    Astley Cooper Kee retired and said, "The shipbuilding can be postponed, but I think the plan will be announced earlier.


    To consume the financial resources of France and Austria, we have to put more pressure on them. If they are as tepid as they are now, they will have no effect at all. "


    It is indeed tepid, and the arms race is only theoretically started. Shipyards in various countries have not fully started construction, building two or three battleships every year. Is this also an embarrassment to say an arms race?


    You should know that in normal years, Britain will build two or three battleships every year. Otherwise, the gap in the Royal Navy ¡¯s battleship retirement cannot be covered.


    ...


    As the British continued to overweight, the arms race began in full swing. Looking at the wonderful performances of the British, French and Austrian governments, Alexander III seemed extremely lonely.


    At such an important moment, the Russian Empire was actually absent.


    You know, even small countries like Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, which are in decline, gritted their teeth and announced their shipbuilding plans.


    Although the scale was a little smaller, or a symbolic building of a brush exists, after all, I still participated.


    It''s not that the Russian Empire is so poor that even the money to build a warship can''t be paid out, the point is that they have no technology!


    Several major shipyards in Russia have not received orders for warships for decades, and the technology has long been abandoned. Not to mention the new battleships, even the original armored ships have not been built.


    The so-called shipbuilding information is still in the era of sail warships. Without any accumulation of technology, is it a joke to step into the pre-Dreadnought era?


    Alexander III asked with concern: "How do the Austrians agree to transfer shipbuilding technology?"


    This year, shipbuilding technology is basically the highest scientific and technological level of a country, and everyone is strictly confidential.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez: "The Austrian government has agreed to the technology transfer, but the specific costs require us to talk to the shipyard ourselves.


    Our people visited the heads of several warship manufacturing plants in Austria, but the results were not optimistic. They asked for bundling and sales, and the quotation far exceeded our affordability.


    The lowest-priced Venice shipyard, the latest battleship technology transfer conditions are also up to 8 million Aegis, plus 4 battleships, 10 destroyers, 6 cruisers, and 36 auxiliary warship orders. "


    This is no longer a technology transfer. But there is no way, there are just a few countries that master these technologies.


    There are less than 20 shipyards with new battleship shipbuilding technology in the world, and they are willing to sell less technology.


    In fact, Oscar Jimenez didn''t say anything. The lowest-priced Venetian shipyard never built a new battleship.


    How advanced is the so-called advanced technology? No one can answer this question.


    In fact, many shipyards in Austria can build warships, but their main business is to build civilian commercial ships.


    Participating in the manufacture of warships, the main goal is to create a signboard for yourself, just like advertising.


    Generally speaking, the standard recognized by the outside world is: a shipyard that can build a battleship for the military is a first-class shipyard;


    Shipyards capable of building destroyers and cruisers are considered second-rate shipyards;


    Shipyards that can only build affiliated warships are Sanliu Shipyard;


    Shipyards for warships that cannot be built, that is small family workshops, no matter how large the scale is.


    Just like this Venice shipyard, it was given to pk during the bidding process, and still has not given up related technology research and development.


    Those who were planning to continue their bidding next time, and heard that the Russians wanted to introduce technology, they were ready to take the lead.


    As for the several other shipyards participating in the quotation, of course, they jointly raised the price together. If the business is completed, the Venetian shipyard will have to give everyone a compensation.


    Expecting shipyards to lower prices due to competition is all too much thinking, and no one will have trouble with money.


    Alexander III was surprised and said: "How could it be so expensive?"


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez explained: "It is mainly because there are very few factories that master these technologies, and it also involves the core technology of the enterprise. Generally speaking, it is not sold.


    If it were not for obtaining orders from our navy, these shipyards would not even report the price. "


    Alexander III nodded, and people did not want to sell technology. It was normal to deliberately quote a high price to frighten them.


    Outsourcing warships, this option has never existed. If the most advanced shipbuilding technology is not available, a few more warships have no meaning to the Russian Empire.


    After pondering for a while, Alexander III said bitterly: "Let''s talk slowly! We are not in a hurry. Anyway, this arms race has nothing to do with us.


    If you can''t get the most advanced shipbuilding technology, you will retreat to take the second place and take the relevant technology of these warships in our hands. "


    If it were not for Austria to send a bunch of warships to the door, Alexander III would definitely not have the idea of ??buying shipbuilding technology.


    There is no way to buy technology from Austria, and to maintain the warships later, the ship must be driven to an Austrian shipyard.


    So that the Russian Navy can only go around in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, it is impossible to split the fleet into the Baltic Sea.


    As for the Russian shipyard, there are quite a few volunteers who said that they could do good post-maintenance, but the Admiralty could not believe it, worrying that these baby bumps would be harmed by them.


    Not only the navy did not believe, in fact Alexander III did not believe. He had received a new education, and he knew how complicated the navy was.


    There is a problem with the maintenance of warships. In ordinary times, it may be inconspicuous, and it can kill people at a critical moment.


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 Chapter 838： Mess up

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    A wave is unsettled, and a wave rises again.


    As the arms race between the three countries of Britain, France and Austria reached a climax, Central Asia once again made a splash.


    On July 11, 1887, the British governor in India, Li Dun, suddenly notified the Afghan government that he would send a delegation to visit Kabush.


    The weasel pays the New Year greetings to the chicken, which is naturally uneasy and kind.


    Although many years have passed since the last Anglo-Afghan war, the British colonization of Afghanistan has never stopped, and there has never been a so-called friendship between the two countries.


    The anti-British sentiment of the Afghan people has always been very serious, considering the security of the delegation and the reaction of the Russians.


    In order not to cause trouble, Abdur Rahman Khan-Emir declined the British request.


    However, Governor Li Dun is not a person who admits defeat. He has made requests three times and five times.


    Unable to struggle with the British, in September, Emile was forced to agree to the British request.


    The British went, and the Russians naturally couldn''t watch their younger brother being bullied, and then the Tsarist government also sent a delegation.


    What happened later, Franz did not know, anyway, the battle between Britain and Russia around Afghanistan began.


    Franz asked: "How do the Russians want us to support?"


    Austria and Afghanistan are thousands of miles apart with a Persian empire in between.


    The Vienna government does not like to reach out indiscriminately. This kind of place with no benefits and no reach is naturally free of Austrian influence.


    In Afghanistan, only Britain and Russia have the right to speak.


    Against this background, the Tsarist government wanted to gain Austrian support and felt that it was wrong.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg replied: "The Russians hope we can help distract the British, and it is best to find something for the British government to do."


    Carefully recalling the original battle between Britain and Russia about the Afghan region, Franz finally found something wrong and the second Anglo-Afghan war was gone.


    Realizing that something was wrong, Franz motioned for everyone to rest for a while, and hurried to the secret room to retrieve the memoirs written at the beginning of the journey and consulted them.


    Soon he understood the causes and consequences. Due to the influence of the Russian-Russian war, the Russians could not expand into Central Asia in previous years.


    Without the threat of the Russians and the heavy losses of the first Anglo-Afghan war, the British naturally had no strong desire to seize the Afghan region.


    By the way, in order to compete for the "British-British War" that broke out in South Africa, Britain and Austria also played a key role.


    It cost hundreds of millions of pounds, and the final outcome has no direct effect on the colonial policy of the British government.


    Under various factors, Afghanistan, which has little interest, escaped by chance.


    Now that the Russians are making a comeback, and once again surrender the goal of expansion to Central Asia, Afghanistan, a small pro-Russia country, is very unsightly.


    Returning to the meeting room again, Franz picked up a teacup and took a sip before slowly saying, "How do you think we can find a way to provoke the Second Anglo-Arab War?"


    The sudden style of painting reversed, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, all with a look of brutal expression, totally ignorant of the medicine sold in the emperor''s gourd.


    Seeing that the crowd did not respond, Franz told the attendant: "Come over the map of Central Asia."


    ...


    "You see here Afghanistan, the Central Asian Khanate in the north, British India in the south, the Far East Empire in the east, and the Persian Empire in the west. It can be said that it is the heart of Asia.


    Anyone who has mastered this place has mastered the strategic initiative for Central Asia, West Asia, and South Asia, which is very important for Britain and Russia.


    In the past few years, the Russians were busy with European issues and had no time to take care of Central Asia. The British could naturally infiltrate into the Afghan region without any haste.


    Now that the Russians have turned around and refocused their expansion on Central Asia, pro-Russia Afghanistan has embarrassed the British.


    If the Russians are more outrageous, do you think the British will be at ease after diplomatic failure to win over Afghanistan? "


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult for the Russians to stimulate the British, and it is not difficult to destroy the British plan to win over Afghanistan.


    It is just now at a critical moment in the arms race. No matter how important the Afghan region is, it is not as important as the hegemony of the Royal Navy.


    Even if the British government has deep feelings, they will not provoke the second Anglo-Arab war until the arms race is over. "


    This is the most realistic question. In the face of the two challengers of the French Olympics, no matter how big the British are, they must be prioritized.


    Franz nodded: "Yes! Under normal circumstances, the British will not launch the second Afghan war in the arms race.


    I also did not expect that war would break out immediately, dragging the time back, the same can be achieved.


    All we have to do now is to cheer the Russians up and tell the tsarist government that this arms race will last for several years, so that they can confidently confront the British.


    When necessary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can also directly help the Afghan government to strengthen confidence, for example: sponsoring a part of guns and ammunition.


    The two powers stood behind them and should be able to bluff people. It is really not possible. Simply send someone to kill the British envoys and intensify the contradiction between the two sides. "


    Bottom line, ethics, etc. can be abandoned at critical moments. In order to create contradictions, even Franz, the method of assassination, came up with it.


    Of course, the assassination is the assassination, this pot is still thrown away. Either let the Afghans get on their own, or let the Russians bear their backs. It has nothing to do with Austria anyway.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Your Majesty, Afghanistan is now substantially surrounded by the British. Once the war breaks out, neither we nor the Russians can catch up.


    Without our support, Afghanistan alone may not be able to persevere for long.


    If the British were allowed to occupy the Afghan region, and the Russians would go south and then want to go south, it would not be as simple as it is now. "


    I have to admit that the international situation facing Afghanistan is really very bad.


    The south directly borders the British; the northern Central Asian Khanate is the younger brother of the British; the western Persian empire is also pro-British, or forced to be pro-British; the east is temporarily safe, but this line is not Good to go.


    Once the war broke out, Afghanistan would immediately fall into a situation of isolation and helplessness, even if there was international assistance, it would be difficult to transport it in.


    As an agricultural country, losing international aid and confronting the British, the odds of winning are too slim.


    But the strategic position of Afghanistan is very important. Once the British have been occupied and operated here, with the terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, Russia will find it difficult to go south.


    Even the British can in turn reverse the situation, arranging for several younger brothers in Central Asia to cause trouble for the tsarist government.


    Franz shook his head: "As long as we want to provide support for them, we can definitely send them in.


    It''s a big deal to send airships to drop air supplies to them. If the voyage is not enough, they will land directly in Persia when they return.


    Even if the Persian government prefers the British, they can only pretend to see nothing on this issue.


    Do n¡¯t underestimate Afghanistan, as long as they have enough weapons, they can make the British scorched. It will definitely not end in the short term.


    Even if the situation is really out of control and the British really occupy Afghanistan, we can support Russia to fight along Central Asia.


    As long as the British are not given time to run places, I believe that the Russians are still capable of defeating the British. "


    This is the truth, Franz really has confidence in Afghanistan, and the imperial cemetery is not a reputation.


    Even if they can''t win, the Afghan people will win. There are towns and towns in lost cities, and mountains and forests in lost towns.


    Anyway, if people are still alive, they can''t stop fighting.


    Several major empires in time and space successively collapsed in Afghanistan, all of which were dragged down by heavy military expenses.


    Unless the British make a big killing and go to genocide as soon as they come up, it will be difficult to win.


    In contrast, Franz''s confidence in the Russians is not enough. The main reason is that the three battles in recent decades have hurt the vitality of the Russian Empire.


    Not to mention, the Russian Empire alone is more than 30 million less than the same period in history, and the proportion of young and strong population is at least five percentage points lower than the same period in history.


    The seemingly powerful Russian empire is actually in the weakest state. A short wave of okay in a short time, the protracted war really can not stand.


    If the British really don''t count the cost, if the Asan and the Russians fight for gray animals, the Tsarist government may not be able to withstand it.


    Franz''s lack of confidence in the Russians does not mean that other people have no confidence in the Russians either, and the cabinet is convinced.


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 Chapter 839： French version of the large dump site

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    St. Petersburg, received a positive response from the Vienna government, but Alexander III was not happy.


    "Franz has always seen no rabbits and no eagles. This time, I promised to be so refreshing. I didn''t mention any conditions at all. Do you think there is any conspiracy?"


    It is no wonder that Alexander III was suspicious of the gods and ghosts. In fact, in recent decades, the Russian empire has suffered a lot of losses, and has caused him a psychological shadow.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez replied: "Your Majesty, you think too much. It seems that the Austrian government has helped us, in fact they are helping themselves.


    The British wanted an arms race, which was aimed at the two countries. Now that the three countries of Britain, France, Austria, and France are already riding a tiger, they can''t stop until they have won.


    With or without the Afghanistan issue, the Austrian government must passively join this arms race.


    Supporting us now not only caused trouble to our competitors, but also sold us a favor along the river. "


    There is no problem, the Vienna government promised to help contain the British. It is true that they now need to do nothing but vocally scream.


    The arms race itself is going on. Many warships are already under construction. Can''t they stop working?


    Even if the British disperse their power because of the Central Asia problem, the two countries that have participated in France and Austria cannot agree.


    The British, French and Austrian countries have been competing for decades, and no one thinks that they are worse than others. If you say stop, stop it. Where does everyone lose their face?


    The enemy of the enemy is a friend. Although this sentence is not completely applicable, the Russian-Austrian alliance has no obstacles in the fight against the British.


    After listening to this reasonable explanation, Alexander III''s uneasiness in his heart eased slightly, and he immediately got a headache.


    "Ah! Even with the support of the Austrian government, our competition with the British in Central Asia is also at a disadvantage.


    Afghanistan is separated by the Central Asian Khanate. Because of the European War, we have reduced our focus on Afghanistan in recent years.


    Afghanistan did not fall to the British because of the hatred left by the last Anglo-Afghan war.


    If the British take Huairou measures, the Afghan government may not resist, after all, we can give them too little support. "


    After hearing the czar ¡¯s complaint, Oscar Jimenez secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It would be great if the Tsar could be sensible, and if he did the hard work regardless of the situation, he would be in trouble.


    Now the Russian Empire really does not have the ability to fight the British in Afghanistan, and seek Austrian support. In essence, it still wants to negotiate to solve the problem.


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making diplomatic efforts. If you can gain the support of the French, maintaining stability in Central Asia is not a problem.


    What we need now is time, and as long as we drag on for a few more years, the situation will be very different. "


    Some years have passed since the Russian-Russian war ended, and the Russian empire has recovered a bit of vitality. The most critical moment has passed.


    The problem now is not wanting to fight, not "can''t fight".


    Perhaps it is not an opponent of the British in Afghanistan, but it is still capable of solving the few younger brothers supported by Britain.


    Without military action, the most important thing is not enough money in your pocket. Alexander III was a rationalist, and naturally he would not blindly confront the British before he was ready.


    ...


    Along with the roar of machinery, flying dust was raised, and a group of indifferent workers started another day of work under the whip of the leather whip.


    Suddenly, guards of large stocks appeared, and after the managers stepped forward for a brief exchange, they sent the workers mercifully and ordered the workers to take a break.


    The guards dutifully inspected the construction site, confiscated the "murder weapon" including the shovel, and expelled the workers to an open area.


    There is no doubt that a big man is coming, and any hidden dangers must be investigated.


    Including flying dust is also one of the hidden dangers, which may stain the clothes of big men, so they must be allowed to fall first.


    Time passed in a hurry, and as soon as it was noon, Wan Ma''s surging voice remembered, and from afar, he could vaguely see the flying dust stirred by the cavalry in the distance.


    Alingren, who was in charge at the scene, got excited. Pointing to the front with your finger, you whispered to the captain of the guard: "Your Majesty, have you come in person?"


    Only three words of indifference responded to him: "I don''t know!"


    I really do n¡¯t know. The exact time of the emperor ¡¯s travel is not something that these people should know.


    Especially for such inspections, many places are temporarily determined to be notified, and it is still an unknown number to go in the end.


    Seeing the larger and closer troops, Allingren breathed a sigh of relief. Even if the posture was not the emperor himself, it was also a big man who was driving.


    ...


    A blonde man, about fifty years old, pointed to the construction site and said, "Your Majesty, this is the Sharif River Dam under construction.


    Once the project is completed, more than 150,000 hectares of land in the downstream can be effectively irrigated and get rid of the embarrassment of relying on heaven for food.


    At the same time, it can also ensure that the downstream towns and farms are free from the threat of flooding, and is one of the key projects in the agricultural plan. "


    Napoleon IV nodded slightly, looked at the river that ran down to the sea, and saw a ragged, barely neat team in the distance.


    He frowned and asked, "What''s going on, why did the work stop suddenly? Is there a strike movement breaking out here?"


    Seeing the emperor''s ugly face, the old man responsible for the introduction hurriedly explained: "No, how could there be a strike here, they should be on an intermission.


    Your majesty, you see that these soils were newly dug. They were still working just now, or they would call the project leader over ... "


    Napoleon IV waved his hand and interrupted, "I said, don''t engage in these messy formalisms.


    The farm plan has something to do with France ¡¯s future. If I come to inspect it and it will be delayed, it will not be beautiful.


    The scene is here, and the progress can be seen at a glance. If I don''t understand the project, I won''t cause confusion to them.


    Let them resume construction immediately, and we will go to the next place. "


    After that, Napoleon IV turned directly on his horse and left, leaving the waiting hard, Allingren secretly hurt himself.


    The opportunity to get close to the emperor flew away.


    After the guards evacuated, Allingren immediately waved his leather whip and walked among the workers, screaming loudly: "You mediocres, get me up to work immediately."


    Seemingly to vent his dissatisfaction, Allingren also used the whip to entertain several laborers who responded slowly.


    Seeing that the boss started to act, the surrounding supervisors also joined in, and the site resumed the hustle and bustle again for a while.


    The inspection of Algeria was entirely a surprise for Napoleon IV.


    The main reason is that the bureaucracy under the opponent is not at ease, fearing that some people will embezzle the public funds of the project and cause the ranch plan to fail.


    Facts have proved that his judgment is correct. The planned progress of the ranch is far below the official report data.


    For example, this is the Sharif River dam, which is obviously just after construction, and the information reported is that the project is coming to an end.


    There are many similar cases. In theory, in 1887, state-owned farms were able to deliver 1.2 million tons of wheat and 580,000 tons of corn to the mainland ...


    After these agricultural products are delivered, the food shortage in France will be reduced by one-third, greatly reducing the country''s foreign exchange expenditure.


    The reality is that the grain from state-owned farms is in place and even exceeded. It is said that this year''s grain harvest has been harvested. However, the country''s foreign exchange expenditure has not decreased much, but has increased slightly.


    Needless to say, where is the problem? Smuggling grains back to the country from abroad has entered the grain market under the banner of self-produced state-owned farms.


    Because of the tariff barriers, the officials who get in and out of it in this way earn a lot of money, which is far greater than the income from honestly operating the farm.


    In the interest trend, similar things continue to increase. Almost all projects linked to the farm have shown amazing speed.


    The most powerful is a farm named Thales. From project establishment to food harvest, within half a year, it opened up 50,000 hectares of land and also achieved a bumper harvest of 1,000 kilograms per mu.


    Greed is the devil. In order to obtain greater benefits, the bureaucrats who handle it are not even professional in data fraud.


    Probably they think that as long as the money is in place, the people above will pretend to be stupid with them.


    Needless to say, this kind of loopholes are full, and the government''s high-level government is regarded as a fool''s project report.


    Napoleon IV has always hated this kind of thing that digs the foundation of the country.


    The main purpose of spending huge sums of money to build a state-owned farm is to achieve food self-sufficiency and reduce foreign exchange outflows to balance the trade deficit.


    Now it turned out to be a machine for bureaucrats to make money. In a rage, Napoleon IV committed suicide to Algeria.


    No matter how fraudulent, so many projects cannot be achieved overnight.


    Then, like the Sharif River Dam, a project that falsely reported progress, one by one overturned in front of Napoleon IV.


    As one lie after another was pierced, the mentality of Napoleon IV was about to collapse.


    Can hold back, did not take down these bureaucrats on the spot, even if there is self-cultivation, don''t think about your good complexion.


    ...


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 Chapter 840： Hurrying ...

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    As a series of problems came to light, the colonial bureaucrats panicked. Although the emperor did not have an attack on the spot, everyone was good at observing and observing. From his facial expressions, he knew that Napoleon IV was angry.


    A group of colonial bureaucrats are conducting daily meetings in the Algiers Governor ¡¯s Palace. As can be seen from the expression of everyone, this meeting is not so ordinary.


    A fat middle-aged man said anxiously: "Your Excellency, the emperor has refused to accompany us. What should I do now?


    We must know that whether it is the current large farm plan or the previous African development plan, we have left too many hidden dangers.


    These problems are now exposed to the emperor. If we are to be held accountable, none of us here can run away. "


    Governor Abulimiti did not immediately answer, but instead picked up a cup of thick smoked coffee and took a sip before slowly saying, "What''s the matter, the sky hasn''t fallen!"


    Since His Majesty the Emperor did not deal with us on the spot, it meant that there was room for manoeuvre.


    By the way, what did you say just now? The African development plans have all passed by for so many years, haven''t you done a good job in the aftermath? "


    The law does not blame the public. This particular national condition of France has been passed down for many years.


    If it is done in full accordance with the law, the people of Paris are estimated to have entered seven or eight in ten. After all, the parade has participated more, and it is indispensable to do something extraordinary.


    If you cannot punish people, you can only modify the law. Even if there are no changes in the legal provisions, they have been artificially changed during the enforcement process.


    The money was not swallowed by one or two people. This time, not only the colony officials were involved, but also the local people involved.


    If you dig deep all the way, not only will you enter the scene, but all the colonial officials will be involved, and even the local bureaucrats will be involved.


    If it is dealt with, it is not known whether the rule of law can be changed, the French colonial system will collapse first.


    Mai Mai mentioned an awkward answer: "My Excellency, you know that the situation here is special, and the government has allocated insufficient funds, so we privately cut off some unimportant projects and concentrated the funds on important projects."


    Insufficient funding is inevitable, and all levels are deducted, and the project leader can get half of it, all of them are bureaucratic.


    The following people also have to eat, float a part, and give a part to higher-level officials. The money that can be used to do things is even less.


    Self-proclaiming to cut off some items seems to be a great crime, but it actually has its inevitability.


    If you don''t do this, you won''t even be able to make face-saving projects. Of course, if these guys didn''t put money in their bags, it would be more convincing.


    Abulimiti pointed to Maimai Timing and said: "You guys! Algeria has difficult conditions and insufficient domestic considerations. This is also justifiable, and everyone should be considerate.


    Can''t we think of a solution if we have insufficient funds? To give full play to your subjective initiative, even if the money is not enough, you can''t cancel the project directly.


    This time, it is a lesson. If you have been prepared for a long time, even if the task set above is not completed, a discount is made, even if it only achieves four or five points, I believe that the emperor His Majesty will appreciate our hard work. "


    This is the word of the heart, and doing and not doing are two completely different concepts.


    Even if only the reduced version of the project is completed, there are physical objects there, which can prove that the money was spent.


    Nothing was done, the project was directly cut off, and the funds were still spent, that is, insulting the IQ of the top government.


    Maimai nodded embarrassingly: "Good Excellency Governor, we will pay attention later. However, it is imperative to go through the current stage, otherwise there will be no future.


    If you lose your head, Napoleon IV is not the master of decisive action, and the rebellious guys can all be forgiven, and even these corrupt criminals are nothing more.


    Abulimiti asked, "How dare you want? The current initiative is no longer with us, and it is the emperor who can make the decision."


    At this point, the topic was clarified, and Mai Mai Ti Ming said slowly: "The emperor has no clear attitude, and everyone is very worried.


    It is best to find a way to figure out the intention of His Majesty the Emperor. If we can expose the past, of course it is best.


    If this is not possible, then you can only take risks and rob the king ... "


    ...


    A series of random inspections of more than a dozen items had serious problems. Napoleon IV was directly desperate, and even his accountability was weak.


    There is no way, too many people are involved, but they can''t act rashly.


    If you know that this is a colony, if you turn your face, who knows if these brave guys will launch a coup to detain the emperor?


    Perhaps it was because of talents, after noticing that the atmosphere was not right, Napoleon IV changed the patrol route ignorantly, and left by boat directly to Vahran, leaving no chance for these people.


    In his own colony, the emperor ran away because he was worried about interest groups turning their heads, and he had to say that this was ironic.


    ...


    In the temporary palace in Paris, the trip to Algeria was hurriedly ended, and the whole person of Napoleon IV was depressed.


    At this moment he suddenly understood why Austria should execute tens of thousands of people at once.


    That''s because the bureaucracy below is too capable of acting as a demon. Not killing is not enough to intimidate people. If you don''t kill, you will have no idea.


    Knowing that, knowing that Napoleon IV was still only envious, if he was ordered to execute tens of thousands of people at once, he still had to counsel.


    In this respect, Fao is completely different. Austria dared to act in accordance with the law. It was the Vienna government''s continuous anti-corruption for many years, and both the public and the bureaucracy adapted.


    France will not work, let alone the influence of the people. The implication is so wide that Napoleon IV was afraid.


    "I just went out, and the things I saw were really incredible. Presumably you all know more or less.


    The question is before everyone''s eyes. What should the government do next? Let''s discuss it together! "


    Not knowing how to end it, Napoleon IV kicked the ball to the cabinet without hesitation.


    With the mutual humility of colleagues, the highly respected Prime Minister Terence Burkin was forced to stand up.


    "Your Majesty, the corruption in the colony is beyond imagination. The situation we are facing now is like a frail patient. Once the medicinal use is fierce, it is very likely that it will scream and can only be nursed slowly.


    Regarding the corruption problems exposed now, we''d better pick some typical chickens and monkeys, and leave the rest for the time being to see their subsequent performance. "


    Hearing this disposal method, Napoleon IV''s mentality collapsed directly.


    The "killing chickens and monkeys" seem to be good. In fact, they just grabbed a few scapegoats and pushed them to the surface. The deeper problems were directly exposed.


    Officials who know that they have problems must also stay in office, and accountability is a joke.


    It is conceivable that after this battle, the central government''s deterrent effect on the colony will drop to the lowest point in history.


    Especially the imperial power will also be impacted, and the final awe that remains in many hearts will also be buried.


    But for domestic stability, this is a price that must be paid.


    If you check it to the end, let alone check it. Even if it is really found out, does the Paris government have the confidence to lift the table?


    Napoleon IV had already felt that the government''s control of the colony was not as tight as expected.


    Officials in the colony are beginning to develop towards the seated tiger, forming a large net there.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV shook his head: "No! Let''s just let it go and let them see the weakness of the central government. I''m afraid that it won''t take long for those guys to become independent.


    Even if you can''t dispose of it all, you must take away a few masters, and the rest will slowly settle the accounts. "


    ...


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 Chapter 841： Are smart people

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    It is easy to remove officials, and a decree is enough. The trouble is how to get rid of the officials after the removal.


    Facts have proved that the bureaucratic farm project has failed.


    If you want to solve the problem, you must replace it with a group of loyal, honest, capable, and not admirable, and willing to go to the colony to live a hard life.


    Such bureaucracy may exist, but it is definitely a very small number. It is treasure everywhere, and there is no extra throwing it to the colony.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin proposed: "Your Majesty, it does not make sense to remove them now. The most important thing now is to ensure that these projects are implemented.


    I suggest giving a buffer time, so that they can complete the task within a time limit, and only deal with the guys who can''t complete the task. "


    There must be a buffer time, and at one and a half moments the French government simply could not find so many substitute officials.


    The most important thing is to get these people down, and the money can''t come back. No bureaucrat would foolishly put property under his own name.


    Moreover, the embezzlement of public funds was not done by one or two people, and everyone participated from top to bottom, and there was no way to go deeper.


    After calming down, Napoleon IV asked: "With the buffer time, can they complete the task?"


    At this point, everyone knows that the project funds allocated by the government have been embezzled below. The responsible chief may have taken the lead, but this is not all.


    To complete the previous plan, the biggest problem is money. The government will not reappropriate, and the gap will require the person in charge to find a way.


    Napoleon IV did not think that these bureaucrats could be noble enough to pay for the gap themselves, even if they cut the meat for their official hats, then they had to fill this hole.


    Can''t you expect these guys to get the money back from the money dividers?


    Prime Minister Terrence Burkin explained: "It is naturally impossible to complete 100%, but there is still hope for a half-fold.


    The government can put pressure on them to severely punish officials who fail to produce results. "


    The typical bureaucratic solution naturally cannot satisfy Napoleon IV, but there is no way. This is already the best choice right now.


    If you want to clean up these bureaucrats, you can only boil the frog in warm water. If you are in a hurry, there will be a mess.


    ...


    Infighting within the French government is not a glorious thing, and the insiders have chosen to deal with low-key in a very tacit understanding.


    If it wasn''t for intelligence, Franz didn''t know that France was almost changing again.


    But this time was too late and missed the best intervention time.


    Otherwise, Napoleon IV will be detained in Algeria, and the French empire will be really down.


    It is easy to detain the emperor, but it is difficult to control the French government. The Paris government will not sit still and the coup cannot be launched by anyone.


    With the bureaucratic ethics, it is more likely to directly support the crown prince to succeed, after all, the young master is easier to control. The son of Napoleon IV was still breastfeeding, and was definitely the best choice.


    However, you live in town. The domestic Orleans dynasty and the Bourbon dynasty will not buy it, and the colonial bureaucrats who are forced to the corner will only go to black in one go.


    Then push the Italians out to join in the excitement, and a table of mahjong will be alive.


    No way, this is a sequelae of the loss of the monarch''s majesty. The Paris revolution shook the foundation of Napoleon IV''s rule, and the burning of the Palace of Versailles made him lose his face.


    Seeing one leaf and knowing the autumn, the French colonial system eroded away. What is the Austrian colonial system like now?


    No one can answer this question. Perhaps the Austrian in the process of localization is Africa, and the government controls are tight, the situation will be better.


    As for the Nanyang and the Americas, where the emperor Tian Gao was far away, it was only a matter of the bureaucratic ethics. Anyway, Franz didn''t have too many expectations.


    Putting down the secret document in his hand, Franz sighed. Even if there is a problem, it is not to be dealt with now.


    That is the graduation assessment that Franz prepared for his sons. If the answer is given in advance, what other role does it have?


    After adjusting his thoughts, Franz''s eyes returned to the country, and the difficulties encountered by the French ranch plan were also experienced in Austria.


    It''s just not a farm, but an enterprise or factory that has been confiscated by the family. Too many checks at a time are too hesitant, and will not be realized for a while, and can only be operated temporarily by the government.


    Not to mention, this is a loss! Enterprise factories can receive it directly, but customer orders and network connections can''t be inherited.


    The temporary management appointed by the government has more functions to stabilize people''s hearts and ensure smooth production.


    As for sales, it is still in the groping, and the results are very general.


    Unless individual companies with their own sales networks can operate normally to ensure profitability, most companies have a large backlog of commodities, either already losing money or wandering on the edge of loss.


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz asked: "What step has the asset been realized?"


    If you do not make money by yourself, you can only sell it. Since the entry into force of the judgment, the Government of Vienna has begun to deal with it.


    Prime Minister Carl replied frankly: "Finance and bond assets have all been sold, and the larger industrial and mining enterprises have sold almost the same.


    In order not to impact the domestic market, real estate such as land and houses, we are ready to hold it temporarily, and then decide whether to sell according to the actual situation.


    The most tricky things now are those small factories. These industries are so numerous that they rely on the boss ¡¯s personal connections, making it difficult to find suitable buyers.


    In addition, we have also found some overseas assets of the persons involved. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is communicating with the country concerned on this issue. "


    The seemingly understatement of the answer is actually full of helplessness behind it. Many people know that they are high-quality assets tomorrow, but they still have to bear pains to sell because their businesses are at a loss.


    The biggest problem for small industrial and mining enterprises is not because they do not make money. The main reason is that the internal management is too confusing, and there are many procedures that are not legal, or even underground black factories.


    For the government, these are all **** assets, and remaining in the hands has no value other than increasing expenses and must be disposed of.


    Franz nodded: "If you can sell it, sell it. If you can''t find a buyer, you can go bankrupt.


    The affairs of the French sounded the alarm for us. Before we had no management ability, we blindly started the project and could only raise a bunch of worms. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Carl replied


    After a pause, Franz continued to add: "The French farm plan has temporarily failed. What step has the British food self-sufficiency plan gone?"


    If you do n¡¯t care, Austria is still the world ¡¯s largest exporter of agricultural products, and you must be alert to potential competitors.


    If possible, Franz does not mind destroying the Anglo-French plan to protect Austria ¡¯s pricing power in the international agricultural export market.


    However, this is not possible. The threshold for grain production is too low, and the importance is too high. The more destruction Austria has, the more it must be promoted.


    Agriculture Secretary Halls replied: "The British plan is not the same as the French. They use government subsidies to farmers and economic means to encourage private cultivation.


    However, this policy has been in trouble recently. The British agricultural association protested to the government, demanding that the British government treat them equally and give them the same treatment.


    If the London government chooses to compromise, it will mean that government revenue will be reduced by 7.8 million pounds, and an increase of 12 million pounds in expenditure.


    With the increase and decrease, the 20 million pounds will disappear, which has exceeded the financial capacity of the British government.


    However, the British Agricultural Association is very powerful. From the current situation, the London government should not be able to persevere for long.


    Either abolish the subsidy program, or reduce the amount of subsidies, and subsidize with domestic farmers. "


    This is a dilemma. If the subsidy plan is abolished, the food self-sufficiency plan will fail.


    The subsidies of the unified standard together can''t bear the government''s finances. After all, the direct fiscal revenue that entered the British government was more than 80 million pounds, almost a quarter of it was cut off at once.


    Franz shook his head: "You are too optimistic, the British government is not stupid. The seemingly dilemma of choice can actually be changed.


    For example, if you change the subsidy plan, you are only granting new reclamation farms a certain number of years of subsidies for land reclamation, and government expenditures will suddenly fall.


    This fee can also be returned through agricultural product transaction tax, processing tax, etc., that is, it will lose money in the first one or two years, and it is still expected that the balance will be achieved later. "


    These routines are often rotten in later generations. A sum of agricultural subsidies not only mobilizes the enthusiasm of food production, but also promotes the development of the domestic agricultural product processing field and increases employment.


    Generally speaking, the British people ¡¯s food plantation subsidy policy is much more reliable than the French government ¡¯s personal involvement in farming.


    Of course, this does not mean that the French government is stupid. France is a big grain producer, and the French Agricultural Association is much more powerful than the British Agricultural Association.


    If the Paris government only granted grain farming subsidies to colonial farms, French farmers had to rebel. With comprehensive subsidies, the government''s finances can no longer stand.


    The peasant class is the biggest basic dish of the Bonaparte dynasty, and the stupid thing of digging the tomb by itself is naturally not done by Napoleon IV.


    In this context, state-owned farms have become the best and only option of the French government.


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 Chapter 842： Oami

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    Kabul has been filled with gunpowder every day since the representatives of Britain and Russia arrived.


    Just just now, the Russian representative also publicly delivered an anti-British speech, which received applause from the citizens of Kabul.


    In contrast, the British delegation is much more low-key. As the head of the delegation, Walters knew how unpopular he was.


    In just two weeks, they were attacked three times and surrounded twice. If the Afghan government was worried about their security and sent troops to protect, it is estimated that the British delegation would have been destroyed.


    Although he came here to make trouble, Walters was not prepared to take his own life. After seeing the enthusiasm of the Afghan people, he began to settle down.


    A young military officer filled with indignation: "Mr. Walters, the Russians are giving anti-British speeches. This is a provocation to Britain. We must give them some color!"


    Stretching his hand and patting the shoulder of the young officer, Walters said seriously: "Henry, calm down.


    This is Afghanistan. If we take any radical actions, we will be caught by the Russians.


    Do n¡¯t forget our mission on this trip. Before the Afghan government has a clear surface position, we should all fight for it.


    War is the last resort. If it is just to provoke war and it can be carried out at any time, why should we invigorate the teachers? "


    This is the truth, life is your own. If you don''t keep a low profile on other people''s sites, you will die in vain.


    In fact, the British government has drawn in Afghanistan many times, only because of the relationship between hatred and credibility.


    Of course, during this period there was also credit to the colonists. The temptations made three times and five times have made the Afghan government very alert to them.


    As the Russian strategic center of gravity moved south, Afghanistan''s strategic position became increasingly important.


    This draw is also an ultimatum. Negotiations, which seem to be of a consultative nature, are actually forcing Afghanistan to resume its convoy.


    The young officer Henry shook his head: "I hope your plan will be effective, but I am not optimistic.


    The anti-British sentiment of the Afghan people is too strong. Even if the government is willing to compromise, a treaty will not play much role. "


    In this era of weak meat and strong food, hard fists are the first. It seems that the British delegation is at a disadvantage and has taken the initiative in actual negotiations.


    In the final analysis, Britain is still strong enough. British India is next to Afghanistan, while the Russians are separated by Persia and the Central Asian Khanate.


    Walters said to himself: "Relax, the conditions we put forward this time are not excessive. The garrison is only to help them resist Russian invasion. The Afghan government knows how to choose."


    ...


    In the royal palace, Lieutenant General Stolletov has just completed a contract exchange with the Afghan King Emir, and the treaty has only 11 items.


    But this piece of paper of 11 treaties put Afghanistan under the protection of the Russian Empire.


    The main content is: The Russian Empire supports the rule of Emir, will help the Afghan government defeat the enemy at home and abroad, is responsible for mediating the relationship between Afghanistan and third countries, and guaranteeing the territorial sovereignty and security of Afghanistan.


    There is really no excessive requirement, as long as Afghanistan stands on the side of the Russian Empire at the critical moment.


    Compared with the British garrison requirements, this protection treaty of the Russians obviously reassured King Amir.


    Responsible for witnessing this history is the Austrian Minister in Persia, Redmond. A small country like Afghanistan has no interest exchanges and is not worthy of the attention of the Austrian government. Naturally, it has no diplomatic envoys.


    When things need to be dealt with, the nearest Minister in Persia will do the work. This is a characteristic of the times. Compared with appointing a businessman as a minister at will, this is quite formal.


    In a sense, the position of Minister Redmond also affected Emile''s judgment.


    Apart from the high-level governments of the two countries, the people of the two countries do not know about the bad things between the Russian-Austrian League and the outside world even knows nothing about it.


    For a closed country like Afghanistan, Russia and Austria are a model of close allies. From the beginning of the anti-French war to the present, the friendship between the two countries has withstood the test of years.


    Holding the thighs of the Russians is equivalent to holding the thighs of the Russian-Austrian League at the same time. A single may not be as good as the British, but the combination of the two is definitely not inferior.


    Minister Redmond said insincerely: "Congratulations to the two, and a new chapter in the history of Central Asia. I believe that with the help of the Russian Empire, Afghanistan will soon become stronger.


    To celebrate this great moment, the Austrian Empire is willing to sponsor the Afghan government ¡¯s 10,000 rifles and some ammunition for free. "


    Not surprisingly, Austrian equipment can defeat many competitors and become the mainstream of army equipment in the international arms market, relying on trial first.


    Usually, a group of retired rifles with good performance are sponsored first. After people have used them, they will slowly sell the matching weapons and equipment. Even if the sales are unsuccessful, you can sell ammunition.


    In recent years, it has become more powerful and has developed into the warship business. As the arms race continues, similar gifts will continue to increase.


    Hearing this good news, King Emir rejoiced: "Thank you for your generosity, this is the best gift I have received!"


    This is the truth. In Afghanistan, where traffic is congested, you have to change hands many times in order to obtain weapons and equipment. Even cheap weapons in the place have become sky-high.


    The information is poor and unequal, and the value of weapons and equipment is also different.


    In the case of a large-scale industrially produced rifle in Austria, the average cost of each rifle is less than one shield, and the retail price on the market will not exceed three shields.


    But in Afghanistan, the prices of these rifles have doubled, and you must order them in advance if you want to buy them.


    Redmond laughed: "You''re welcome, everyone is a friend! Treating friends, Austria has always been generous."


    Seeing that Lieutenant Stoletov''s face was a bit unnatural, Minister Redmond did not continue the topic.


    Afghanistan is the younger brother of the Russians, and Austria sells arms here, obviously belonging to the world.


    However, in order to show the outside world that the Russian-Austrian alliance is unbreakable, Lieutenant General Stolevov ¡¯s dissatisfaction just passed away, deliberately pretending to be indifferent.


    The next three were naturally very happy, and they had dinner together before they dispersed.


    ...


    Late at night, Redmond returned to his residence and got a headache. Provoking the Anglo-Afghan war is not a simple task.


    The key to deciding this war is not Afghanistan, but the British government. No matter how cheering the King Amir, they can not take the initiative to provoke the British.


    The outbreak of the Anglo-Arab war can only be a result: the British government sent troops to fight.


    Redmond has the self-knowledge to make a decision for the British government. He has no such patience.


    Whether to send someone to kill the British mission is a question worth thinking about.


    It is not that he has a moral cleanliness in his mind to exclude assassination. The key is that Austria does not have enough power here, and the Afghan government has sent troops to protect the mission.


    Waiting for the assassin to be unable to get close at all, he would act rashly, regardless of whether he could succeed or not. If a trace was left and someone caught the handle, it would be in trouble.


    The domestic order is very clear, you have to find Beiguoxia to get started, and you can''t do the things that set you on fire.


    In order to stimulate the British, Redmond has done a lot of things, for example: to encourage the young delegation of the Russian delegation to run anti-British speeches.


    But the British refrained from showing their heads at all, and they could never encourage the Russians to kill the British mission?


    Everyone is not a fool. The anti-British speech can also be said to mobilize public opinion, contribute to the negotiating cause, and assassinate the British mission.


    Nobody can bear such a big thing on it.


    A young man proposed: "His Minister, don''t buy the local religious groups. They are the most repulsive of the British. They sent someone to attack the British mission before, but ..."


    Hearing the news from the local anti-British group, Minister Redmond suddenly got up and asked quickly, "What is it?"


    The young man replied: "It''s just that they exclude all Western forces, including us."


    Redmond''s dangling heart suddenly dropped, and it was nothing to exclude Western power. Austria was not prepared to expand in Afghanistan.


    In a sense, religious extremists are good. Only these guys will ignore the consequences and dare to do anything.


    After a pause, Redmond said slowly: "Send someone to contact them in secret, not the person in the mission, nor to reveal our identity.


    As long as they are willing to sell, the price will be opened by them, and money and weapons will be fine.


    If the money does not exceed 50,000 Aegis and the weaponry does not exceed 5,000 fast guns, you can directly agree to it. "


    The higher condition is not that it cannot be opened, mainly because the bid is too high, which is easy to cause doubt.


    It''s just that Redmond hasn''t realized that the price is attractive enough.


    The money is all but the key is the gun. No force in Afghanistan is willing to take out so many arms to buy murder.


    ...


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 Chapter 843： Assassination

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    After the signing of the Russian-Amidian treaty, King Emir only breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he believed in all Western countries, and he was forced to choose to form an alliance with the Russians.


    With the beginning of the wrestling between Britain and Russia in Central Asia, Afghanistan, as a small country, simply does not possess neutral strength and must choose.


    Frankly speaking, neither Britain nor Russia is a good choice, and they are all peeping through the territory of Afghanistan.


    The friendliness of the Russians is that their tentacles are not yet so far away. Roaming Afghanistan can not only block the British, but the most important thing is to increase the success rate of the strategy of going south.


    It was precisely because he couldn''t reach that that Emir was able to rest assured of aligning with the Russians. If he really became a neighbor of the Russians, Emile would not dare to sign this treaty.


    This is not without aim. Looking at so many neighbors of the Russian Empire, except for the powerful Austria, which one has not been invaded by the Russians?


    This article alone is enough to explain the problem. So while staying close to the Russians, King Emile did not give up on easing relations with the British.


    Even if Emil knew that the British were always paying attention to Afghanistan, there was no way for the politicians to remember their revenge if the small country wanted to survive.


    ...


    King Emile ¡¯s righteous refusal said: ¡°Mr. Walters, your country ¡¯s demands are too excessive. We can defend our own security and we do not need your country ¡¯s garrison.


    No sovereign country in the world can tolerate the garrison of other countries on its own land. "


    After days of testing, Walters has been very clear that this is the bottom line of the Afghan government, and there is no room for negotiation.


    "Your Majesty, if your country does not agree to our garrison, then let go of a path and let our army go north to help the Braha Khan State, which is being invaded by the Russians."


    Borrowing is more acceptable than garrison, but Emile doubts the purpose of the British, after all, their credibility is similar to toilet paper.


    After hesitating for a while, King Amir refused again: "If your country wants to help the Braha Khanate, there are two alternative routes. Why go through Afghanistan?


    You know that the traffic on our side is very bad, and the people in the country are very hostile to your country, and it is easy for accidents to pass through the army. "


    Regardless of whether the British have any tricks, since they have chosen to stand in line, and let the British army use the way, the Russians will definitely not be able to explain it.


    The snake rat died the fastest at both ends. Emil still understood such a simple reason, and chose to move Jiangdong directly.


    As long as these British plagues can be sent away, as for which country the British finally borrowed from, Emile does not care.


    Watts sank in his heart. He knew that this excuse was not perfect. To send troops to rescue the Braha Khanate, there were three routes to reach.


    In the case of choice, the British government does not have to insist on borrowing from Afghanistan, which has the strongest anti-British sentiment. This is asking for trouble.


    Knowing Guigui knows, but he can''t admit it. Walters, who has a strong psychological quality, replied without changing his face: "Of course it is out of the friendship between Britain and Afghanistan.


    Although some unpleasant incidents have occurred in our two countries in the past, that is a thing of the past. Now the London government wants to restore relations between the two countries.


    Borrowing from your country is an opportunity to break the ice between the two countries. Once this is done, our two countries may become true allies in the future. "


    In the shortest possible time, he made up a sounding reason, and Walters admired his wit.


    It''s just that the last painting is a little scary. There are few nominal allies in Britain, and no real allies can be found by opening the history book.


    If anyone believes, then his head is really flooded. Emil is not stupid. Hearing this explanation, he was completely desperate for the British.


    I didn''t answer at the moment, just stared at Walters and looked up and down, showing the contempt.


    Without fooling Emil, Walters was not surprised. It would be funny if a king who had been killed out of political struggle was so easily fooled by a few words.


    After looking at each other for two minutes, Waters slowly asked, "Does your country sign a secret contract with the Russians?"


    When he was called to break his mind, Emile''s complexion changed greatly, and then he reacted again.


    There are less than one index of insiders in Russia and Russia, and the probability of leakage is almost zero. Then Waters'' question is being tested.


    Hastily denies: "Of course not, how can we deal with evil Russians?"


    Emile is not a qualified actor, and the panic that has emerged between the eyebrows has exposed many problems.


    After seeing the truth, Walters knew that the scoring mission had failed. Without further entanglement, after a few words, he left.


    The carriage slowly drove out of the palace, and the unhappy Walters closed his eyes and thought about how to destroy the Russian Amyo.


    Suddenly, the carriage stopped, and with the experience of entering and leaving the palace many times, Walters knew that it was impossible to return to his place so quickly, and immediately asked: "What happened?"


    Waiting for the guards to answer, a series of loud noises broke out, the carriage was overturned, and Walters lost his final consciousness.


    The survivors of the guard, who had escaped by accident, only reacted at this time-they were assassinated again.


    Unlike the previous assassinations, this assassination was obviously carefully prepared, from the beginning to block the road, and the suicide attack later.


    murderer?


    If the guy who rushed up with the bomb was also counted, then there would be a lot of rotten meat left now.


    Without high-tech identification technology, who knows who the real murderer is?


    Even if it is a fluke to calculate the identity of the murderer, it has no effect, the dead will not speak.


    After receiving the news, King Emile fainted, and he could not bear the blow.


    At this moment, Redmond had already embarked on a return journey, which led to the formation of an alliance between Russia and Argentina. His clear mission was completed.


    ...


    In the government building of Kolkata, Governor Li Dun, who had just stepped into the office, received the news that he did not know whether it was good or bad.


    From the perspective of the Governor of India, the assassination came very timely, providing Britain with an excuse to invade Afghanistan.


    Unfortunately, Britain is engaged in an arms race with France and Austria. Now is not a good time to provoke war.


    The "bang" sounded all his life, and hot coffee spewed out. Although Waters sent him to do things, as an envoy, it also represented Britain''s face.


    Now that he was actually killed, Li Dun was difficult to restrain his emotions, and immediately screamed: "This is a provocation to Britain, and the Afghan government is ordered to hand over the murderer within a week, or it will be self-sufficient."


    As governor of India, Litton ¡¯s power is enormous, including initiating wars abroad.


    In fact, most of the sites in British India today are expanded by the colonial governor himself. If anything waits for the London government''s decision, don''t think about doing anything.


    The big picture?


    Not in its place, do not seek its politics. Considering the overall situation of the country, that is the job of the prime minister and the cabinet. The Indian Governor only needs to consider the "big picture of the Indian region".


    After a pause, Governor Li Dun once again ordered: "Order the troops to prepare for battle. The humiliation imposed by the enemy on Britain can only be baptized with blood!"


    What is the truth is now unimportant, anyway, Governor Lidun has approved the Afghan government.


    ...


    London, when the news of the assassination came, it was already evening.


    Receiving this bad news, Prime Minister Gladstone could no longer take a break. Heaven and earth conscience, he really did not want to engage in things in Central Asia at this time.


    Including sending missions to Afghanistan, Gladstone knew nothing about it.


    It ¡¯s not that Gladstone ¡¯s prime minister is lazy. It ¡¯s mainly this trivial matter that does n¡¯t need the prime minister to intervene.


    Just sent a mission. If it was n¡¯t for Waters who was assassinated and hit the face of Britain, no one would report to him now.


    Prime Minister Gladstone asked: "Did the murderer find it?"


    Who the murderer is, Prime Minister Gladstone has no interest in knowing. As a qualified politician, his first concern is what Britain can get from this matter.


    Asking the murderer is more routine. In general, how can the interests of Britain be maximized, the last real murderer will point to the past as needed.


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "It is suspected to be related to the local religious extremist organization, who did it, and there are too few clues left on the scene. It will be difficult to find out in a moment and a half."


    The answer is not the answer. The one who can send the dead to carry the bomb is not an extreme organization, but also an extreme organization.


    Ordinary people will not have the courage to carry out a suicide attack with a bomb even if they want to play assassination.


    Whether to take advantage of the problem and take advantage of the opportunity to invade Afghanistan has become the biggest problem for Prime Minister Gladstone.


    The arms race has just begun, and now the hands on Afghanistan will undoubtedly increase the government''s financial pressure.


    But giving up this opportunity is not reconciling. After all, this persuasive war excuse is hard to find, and if you miss it, you will always miss it.


    The assassination of the mission involved the bottom line jointly maintained by the great powers, which was used as an excuse to play the topic, and no one in the world could say much.


    Even if the Russians want to intervene, it can only be done in secret, and it is impossible to get ahead.


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 Chapter 844： A pen, a cup of coffee ...

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    Late at night, in the Times office building, the editor-in-chief of Conlux put down his work and stretched out a lazy tired.


    There is no way to ensure the timeliness of the news. Overtime in the newspaper industry is the norm.


    After the news collection, typesetting, and verification collected from various places are completed, it is already late at night. After printing overnight, it was almost dawn.


    Generally speaking, when news editors leave work, that is when ordinary people go to work.


    Kanglesi has been in this industry for more than ten years, before turning from a grass-roots checker to a news editor.


    Years are not forgiving, long days and nights are reversed, and Kangles has successfully become a member of the bald army.


    The most important thing is that the body can''t keep up with it. After working for two or three hours, I feel tired.


    I brewed a strong cup of coffee for myself, and when I was about to enjoy it, a familiar voice sounded.


    "Mr. Conus, I just received a big news."


    Looking at the young man with a happy face, Kangle seems to see himself in his youth, full of youthful vitality.


    "Speak, Rodman. What have you learned?"


    Frankly speaking, Kangle does not like to come to big news at this time. Today''s typesetting work has been completed, and the final round of verification is now in progress, which will be printed soon.


    Receiving big news at this time means that all previous work is in vain and all must be pushed back.


    The Times is already the top newspaper in Britain, and it is very difficult to increase sales. Unless it is a special big news, it will be difficult to increase sales.


    Everyone''s income is linked to the newspaper''s sales. If the newspaper''s sales cannot be increased, everyone''s income will not increase because of the big news.


    Rodman rejoiced: "There is something serious in Central Asia. The mission we sent to Afghanistan was attacked by locals. Three staff members including the Head of Waters were killed and two staff members were injured."


    Hearing this news, Kangles'' face changed drastically. This is not general news and may even trigger a war.


    Conus quickly asked: "Where did you get the information from, did you confirm the authenticity?"


    The Times is not a street tabloid, and any news can be published. This kind of current political news must be verified to be true or false, so as not to affect its own credibility.


    Rodman said with confidence: "Relax, Mr. Connors, this is news from the Telegraph Bureau.


    Just now, the Foreign Secretary Sir George went to the Prime Minister ¡¯s mansion overnight, and the news matched it. "


    There is no reason why the Times can become the leading newspaper industry. It is definitely the best in the industry in terms of being well-informed.


    Although it has not developed to the point of monitoring cabinet meetings, the whereabouts of high-level government officials have long been known to them.


    The telegraph bureau, which is an indisputable place in the press, has been infiltrated as early as possible. Unless special news must be kept secret, there is no secret for them in general news.


    Without any hesitation, Kangles immediately asserted: "Everyone stopped their work, and the newspaper tomorrow morning will be retyped."


    After a pause, I looked at my watch and it was half past three in the morning, and now the revision time is too late.


    Kangles immediately denied: "Forget it, no need to revise it. Do a special issue of a separate news, and now start the division of labor:


    Tom, you are responsible for writing the personal resume of Walters, which can be beautified properly;


    Alan, you are responsible for writing the assassination, remember to be sensational;


    Michael, you are responsible for writing international relations ... "


    As the editor-in-chief of news, Kangles is still very powerful. This has something to do with the audience of the Times. The readers are mainly social elites who pay attention to news and current affairs.


    These customers'' pockets are relatively bulging, they don''t care about ordering a new newspaper, they care more about the sense of reading, and whether the news content interests them.


    In this regard, the Times has done very well.


    It was not only their family that received the news of the Waters assassination. If it was just a brief introduction, there would be no way to stand out from many competitors.


    After working for many years, Kangles naturally knew that he suddenly decided to make a special news alone. Anyway, the readers like the inside story of these events.


    ...


    Cats have cat lanes, rats have rat lanes. Big newspapers can get news directly from the telegraph bureau, and small newspapers also have their own listening channels.


    The British Empire Times, which is not lurking in the alley, also received news, but Endry, who is also the editor-in-chief of the news, had no time to verify the truth.


    Looking at the articles sent by his men, Endry immediately rejected: "All the previous content is invalid. Everyone should try hard to catch as much content as possible.


    Remember our core, we must highlight new ideas, content must be tension. "


    The young man was right: "But the editor-in-chief, we only know that Walters was assassinated, and we don''t know exactly what happened!"


    Interviewer Carina, in order to reduce operating costs, the British Empire Times likes to recruit new recruits.


    Of course, since it is a newcomer, there are naturally various problems. Because of the relationship between treatment, in general, it will leave after a few months.


    But this is not a problem. Whether a street tabloid like the British Empire Times can survive for a few months is a problem.


    The boss and editor-in-chief of Endry frowned, considering that it was not when he lost his temper, and he patiently explained: "If you don''t know, just edit it yourself!"


    Do n¡¯t forget, your job is called editing, and the core of your work is all in the word ¡°edit¡±.


    If everything is clear, what do you want?


    Using exaggerated techniques, focusing on portraying the bravery of our murdered heroes, I would rather die than betray the interests of Britain, highlight the fierceness and evilness of the enemy ... "


    the truth?


    What is that, can it be eaten?


    For a non-influential newspaper like the British Empire Times that does not have any reputation, it is the first place to find ways to attract people''s attention and increase sales.


    Word of mouth, credibility, these luxury goods in the press are not what they can expect.


    "Boom boom ..."


    A knock on the door sounded, interrupting everyone''s work, Endry frowned, and as a newcomer Carina got up and opened the door.


    "Sir, you are so late, who are you looking for?"


    The man in grey said slowly, "Where is Mr. Endry, I want to talk to him about a business."


    Hearing that the business came to the door, Endry was disturbed and suddenly disappeared.


    You have to know that street tabloids such as the British Empire Times do not have much advertising revenue, and they all rely on the profit of selling newspapers.


    The biggest extra income is this kind of secret business. For Endry, as long as someone gives money, there is no news that they dare not publish.


    This can be seen from his repeated changing of vests. Today is the British Empire Times. Tomorrow is the Empire Times, and the day after tomorrow ...


    Be the first to answer: "At!"


    Before the voice fell, Endry greeted him with a full smile: "Old friend hasn''t seen you for a long time, please come inside."


    "Carina, help me make two of the best coffee."


    ...


    The two had only collaborated, and there was no friendship, and even Endry did not know the name of the gray man.


    However, this does not affect the cooperation between the two. Endry has always regarded himself as a journalist''s bottom line. He has always only asked for money, but asked about the identity of the employer.


    This is also the reason why he has worked for many years and published many secret news, but he has not been silenced.


    The man in grey brought out an article with this cheque and handed it over, said slowly: "In the shortest time, publish the above content, this fifty pounds is yours."


    Endry did not rush to answer, but read it carefully. There are rules in any industry, and street tabloids are no exception. Different news items have different prices.


    In general, the more sensitive the content, the higher the price, and of course the greater the risk.


    Conversely, ordinary content is similar to advertisements. The British Empire Times, a street tabloid that sells only a few thousand copies, is not worth the ads.


    After a moment of effort, Endry frowned and replied: "The content is not sensitive enough to be published, but is this title too much?


    In the "Prelude of the Russian Invasion of India", Your Excellency is only an assassination case, without any substantial evidence, it is so far away, it is too much.


    Publishing it like this will affect the reputation of our newspapers, and it must be revised, such as: "Beware of Russian Invasion of India" or "Russian Conspiracy."


    The result is the same anyway, and the suspicion of assassination of Walters will point to the Russians. "


    Endrie''s request, the gray man ignored it, only a cold sentence: "¡ê 55!"


    Endry was very uncomfortable with his indifferent attitude towards the man in gray, but he couldn''t be more arrogant in the face of the gold master.


    The purchasing power of the pound is strong enough this year, and one pound can buy 100 pounds of black bread in London. (About 45 kg)


    ¡ê 55, which is equivalent to two months of profit for Endry ¡¯s newspapers, is enough to lower his bottom line.


    After hesitating for a while, Endry made a tentative offer: "I must be responsible to the newspaper for ¡ê 60."


    The gray man smiled slightly, and readily took out ¡ê 10 and handed it over. After waiting for Endry to continue speaking, he turned and left.


    ...


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 Chapter 845： Declare without fighting

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    The messy news reports, while mobilizing popular patriotism, also affected the British government.


    The police department was the first to be affected. Looking at the people outside who wanted the government to announce the truth, police minister James Molde was in a daze.


    After the reaction, James Molde immediately ordered: "Quickly send someone to explain that the assassination of Walters occurred in the area of ??Afghanistan, which is not within the scope of the police department.


    Want to know the truth about the assassination, let them go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ask. "


    Even if the police department is even more powerful, it is only responsible for the local security issues. The assassinations abroad have nothing to do with them, and James Mold does not want to bear this disaster.


    ...


    The Ministry of Police is unwilling to visit the muddy waters, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also unwilling. Unlucky Sir George was blocked as soon as he went out.


    One remembered the question and asked, "Dear Sir George, we need to know the truth of the matter and not let the hero''s blood flow in vain."


    Without problems, Walters was portrayed as a hero by the media overnight. Under the threat and enticement of the enemy, he still insisted on safeguarding the interests of Britain.


    The assassination case does not seem to have anything to do with intimidation, but this is not a problem. The editors of the entertainment news section completed the supplement as early as possible.


    If it is not too short, it is estimated that these guys can still make up a heroine and add a romantic love story.


    The question was asked by a reporter from the London Daily. As a political news media, it is relatively fair, but it does not add a plot of brain damage.


    In the face of a group of journalists, in order to protect his good image, Foreign Secretary George had to stand up stubbornly.


    "This gentleman, the truth of the incident is still under investigation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received relevant information. In fact, we have not established diplomatic relations in Afghanistan, and there is no diplomatic embassy there.


    This time Waltz ¡¯s visit to Afghanistan was commissioned by the Governor of India. For details, you can go to the Colonial Department to find out.


    We will pay close attention to the progress of the case, and when the result is reached, we will issue an announcement. "


    Although George said all the facts, Britain and Afghanistan did not establish diplomatic relations, and Walters is not an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can do nothing but pay attention, but this answer does not satisfy the reporters, it is too official. .


    A reporter questioned: "Jazz, don''t you think this is a reprieve?


    The Ministry of Police said that it could not be controlled. That was because the assassination occurred outside the country. The Ministry of Police had no right to intervene and let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come.


    We believe this explanation. After all, the scope of power of the police department is only local, which is clearly stipulated by law.


    Now you say that on the pretext of not establishing diplomatic relations and the appointment of the Governor-General of India, let us go to the Colonial Department to understand the truth, which seems to make sense.


    So do you know? We already asked when we passed the colonial ministry just now. Some officials said that foreign affairs are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    So who is responsible for the assassination? If the people want to know the truth, who should give the answer? "


    The Waters assassination case involves too much. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Colonization, and the Ministry of Police can all intervene, and there are reasons for evasion.


    Now blocked by reporters, in addition to insulting colleagues for their innocence, Sir George can only admit that he is out of luck.


    After a little thought, Sir George replied solemnly: "This gentleman, you have very valuable questions.


    But we must also consider the particularity of the Waters assassination case. Britain is a country ruled by law, and the functions and powers of various departments are clearly defined.


    Prior to this, we had no experience dealing with similar incidents. Now that I have encountered a problem, I will inevitably panic.


    The case happened in Central Asia, thousands of miles away. We do n¡¯t know the exact situation. In fact, as of now, the government has only received a telegram from India.


    Please give us a little time to send someone to intervene in the investigation. If you are worried that some people will shirk their responsibilities, I will propose that all troops jointly form an investigation team. "


    ...


    After exhausting his lips, Sir George got rid of the reporter. As for the joint investigation team, that is a joke.


    Waiting for the formation of the investigation team and the departure from the United Kingdom to Central Asia, the fastest thing is two months later.


    After such a long time, what else can I check? Behind the scenes, the hands have dealt with the head and tail, and turned into a headless case.


    ...


    In the principle that suffering alone is not as painful as others, Sir George did not choose to bear the pressure alone, but decided to share with everyone decisively.


    "The Waters assassination is apparently done by religious extremist organizations. We secretly know if there are any black hands in the dark.


    There are too many suspected objects. In theory, the Russians are the most suspected. Assassination of Walters can cut off the possibility of Afghanistan falling to us.


    However, such extreme measures are likely to lead to the outbreak of war. Now that the Russians cannot catch up with the Afghan region, it is not good for them to provoke war.


    The second is Austria. Not long ago, the Austrian ambassador to Persia visited Afghanistan, and the main purpose was to match the alliance between Russia and Afghanistan.


    The assassination broke out just after the Austrian Minister had left, but it was a bit too coincidental. The problem is that planning this assassination is not good for Austria.


    Once the war broke out, Austria simply could not prevent us from occupying the Afghan region. The only value is probably to be able to interrupt the arms race.


    From only this aspect of analysis, the French are more suspicious than Austria. After all, the French government has the weakest financial resources and is under the greatest pressure.


    Of course, other countries also have considerable suspicions. In order to provoke confrontation between big powers, many countries have motives for underhands.


    It is not ruled out that there is no black hand behind the scenes, which is the handwriting of the indigenous religious extremist organization in Afghanistan. After all, Walters has been assassinated in front of him.


    We have too little information to lock in the identity of the enemy. The people want the truth, but the investigation simply cannot go on.


    Anti-British sentiment is serious in Afghanistan. If someone is sent to investigate in the past, I am afraid that even the safety of the members of the investigation team cannot be guaranteed.


    How can the Afghan government investigate and finally give us an answer? "


    Sir George revealed all the possibilities, definitely not to track down the real culprit, but more to let everyone choose the "real culprit".


    The interests pursued by Britain are paramount. Whoever is the murderer is most beneficial to Britain, then who is behind the scenes.


    Colonial Prime Minister Primrose sneered: "Sir, we have no choice at all?"


    The multiple choice question is correct, it is just the multiple choice question whose answer has been published.


    It is not just picking an enemy, you can get the approval of the people. A bunch of reporters chased after the government to get the truth. If there were no opposition parties behind it, no one would believe it.


    The real weight is convincing, in fact, Russia and France, and there is a weak Afghanistan.


    The Royal Navy can not go to the case, if the black pot is buckled on the head of a big country, then it can only be rash, it is impossible to give the domestic people the explanation they want.


    For the Gladstone Cabinet, it was all about asking for trouble.


    The Secretary of the Navy Sir Astley Cooper Kee warned: "This is the enemy''s conspiracy. They want to provoke the war in Central Asia and destroy our plan to bring down Fau."


    The opposition of the Secretary of the Navy is inevitable. Once the war broke out, the money invested by the government in the arms race was reduced.


    The final result is likely to be a compromise with France and Austria to end this arms race.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers: "It is not terrible to destroy our plan. The trouble is that we want to stop. The two countries may not appreciate it.


    If the second Afghan war broke out, France and Austria will not be lonely. They will encourage the Russians to confront us in Central Asia and continue the arms race.


    Our pressure is great! "


    Not only is it stressful, but it is obviously exhausted. Both sides are important. If there is a problem with either end, Britain ¡¯s supremacy will be shaken.


    Foreign Minister George: "There is no if, but it will inevitably happen. It is uncertain whether the French will support the expansion of the Russian minister in Central Asia, but Austria will definitely support it.


    If possible, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hopes to suspend this arms race before the second Afghanistan war. "


    Admiral Astley Cooper Kee hurriedly opposed: "This is impossible! We can stop, but the two countries will not stop.


    If you do not want to see the name change of the world ¡¯s first naval power after the war, do n¡¯t make such a joke. "


    International competition has always been "taking advantage of your illness and killing you", but there is no such thing as being merciless.


    Do not say that the Austrian Navy surpassed Britain, even if it was just flat, it was enough to shake their maritime dominance.


    In the final analysis, there are currently three countries capable of fighting for hegemony at sea, and any two fishermen who will be on the sidelines will be on the sidelines.


    Once the Royal Navy has lost its absolute superiority, it will only have a deterrent effect, and it will be impossible to provoke a war that is losing both sides.


    In fact, since ten years ago, the Royal Navy ¡¯s deterrent force has been declining. Faced with the overwhelming French and Austrian navies, the British government has no good way.


    Seeing the escalation of the quarrel, Prime Minister Gladstone waved his hand to stop: "Stop, it is not the time for quarrels. The situation seems to be detrimental to us, and it is actually not that bad.


    The Afghan region was originally what we wanted to win. This assassination just advances hands-on time and does not affect our established strategy.


    As for the issue of the naval arms race, unless Faokun ceases fire together, we will definitely continue to follow up.


    Everyone is worried that there is nothing more than a financial problem, but it is not impossible to solve it.


    Waging war is to return justice for Britain, and when to do it and to what extent to fight it is up to us.


    We can even declare war on the Afghans first, and give an explanation to the people in the country. We will not need to send troops for the time being. We will prepare for the war before launching the offensive. "


    ...


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 Chapter 846： prelude

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    On December 21, 1887, British Prime Minister Gladstone publicly declared war on Afghanistan in response to a question from Parliament, and the second Anglo-Afghan war broke out.


    This year, the British Empire did not need Congress to authorize a small country to bully. In fact, if the assassination of Walters was in full swing, Afghanistan did not even have the qualification to declare war.


    Like most small indigenous countries in this era, the European world never recognized the Afghan government.


    In the perception of most Europeans, the Kingdom of Afghanistan is similar to indigenous tribes. Even if the British army was defeated in the last Afghan war, it still did not change the perception of the outside world.


    Because the Indian Colonial Army cannot represent the real fighting power of Britain, and it is only the East India Company that fought against Afghanistan, not the entire British Empire.


    This can be seen from the declaration of war against Afghanistan. Knowing that Afghanistan may have been wronged, the British government declared war, and even the investigation was too lazy to go.


    From the beginning of the declaration of war between Britain and Afghanistan, Franz retired and became a happy melon-eating mass.


    However, waiting for the left and right, just don''t see a good show. The slogan of the British government shook the earth and shook it, but it did not see actual action.


    I said that I would send troops after Christmas, and wait until February when the war will not start, and then wait for the next Christmas.


    At this time, if I didn''t know yet, the British would play Xuan without fighting, and Franz would have been the emperor for so many years.


    ...


    Franz asked: "How is the Russian prepared?"


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "The Tsarist Government has assembled two infantry divisions and one cavalry division in Central Asia, as well as a large number of strategic materials.


    As soon as the ice and snow melt and domestic roads are clear, they will attack the Central Asian region. "


    The English do not move, does not mean that the Russians do not move. Compared to the cunning British, the Russians still have to be fooled.


    Perhaps it is the relationship of genetic inheritance. The Russians have always had no resistance to the land, especially in Central Asia.


    Seeing that the novice boy was in danger, he encouraged him in Austria. After weighing the pros and cons and finding no danger, the tsarist government decided to do it.


    Prime Minister Carl: "The British government declared no war on Afghanistan. It seems that they have realized the danger, and now it seems that they are reluctant to give up.


    The Russians have just regained some vitality, and at most they have eaten up one or two Central Asian Khanates. If they want to sweep Central Asia and then go south to the Indian Ocean, it is impossible.


    There are two ways left for the British government. Either stop the arms race, concentrate on fighting Afghanistan and fight the Russians in Central Asia; or abandon half of Central Asia for the Russians and go all out for the arms race.


    No matter what choices are made, the British have a great chance of winning. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the London government is dizzy, and at the same time it has started an arms race and a strategy for Central Asia. "


    From an Austrian perspective, of course, it is hoped that Britain will go to Central Asia and the Russians will die. No matter who wins or loses, Austria is the winner.


    It does n¡¯t matter if an ally is an ally or not. If the British can kill the Russians, Franz does n¡¯t mind giving them a hundred-ton medal, which is absolutely pure gold.


    Vice versa, as long as the Russians can go south to India, Franz does not mind giving full assistance. Of course, it doesn''t matter if you smash the pot and sell the iron.


    In contrast, the arms race is not over. Rather than smashing money and spending by the British, it is better to use the money to develop the country.


    Foreign Secretary Weisenberg: "Britains will not be so unwise to start an arms race and a strategy for Central Asia at the same time.


    The British government should now be very entangled, not knowing which side to take care of, after all, they are fighting against the three great powers.


    Perhaps we should help them to control the intensity of the arms race and allow the British to rest assured that they will go up against the Russians.


    On this issue, I believe that the French will have a common language with us.


    Napoleon IV was busy eradicating dissidents, and participating in the arms race was to catch ducks. If he can end early, he has no reason to refuse. "


    Prime Minister Karl asked: "How do the Russians tell us? We promised to contain the British, so we give up now, I''m afraid it''s unreasonable."


    Russian-Austrian did not, and even the Russians seldom did anything that violated the contract without permission, not to mention the feather-loving Austria.


    Austria has been in Europe for hundreds of years, relying on diplomacy. Especially after the Anti-French War and before the resurgence of Austria, this period of time relied solely on diplomatic means to maintain the status of a great power.


    After so many years of operation, the international reputation of the Austrian government has been very valuable.


    Unless it is determined that the Russians can be killed and freed from the threat of the Eastern Front, the Austrian government will not easily default.


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mark, replied: "This question is easy to deal with, as long as the Russians know that we have lent them shipbuilding funds and are unable to continue the arms race."


    Everyone''s eyes lit up, although the shadow was a little bit damaging, but this is indeed a good solution.


    The tsarist government has a limited family. If the war in Central Asia is quick and quick, it will be fine; if the war continues, the Russians will definitely borrow money from Austria.


    At that time, the Austrian financial industry would not buy Russian accounts. The Vienna government lent them shipbuilding funds for the friendship between the two countries-perfect.


    Seeing that everyone had unified their positions, Franz smiled slightly: "Then things are settled, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for giving the Russians an explanation.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs secretly contacted the French to facilitate this Central Asian melee and weaken Britain and Russia as much as possible. "


    ...


    Austria is in action, and the British are not idle. They were all forced to fight against three major powers at the same time, and the British government was also under great pressure.


    Enemies of enemies are friends. They may not be all applicable in international struggles, but they can be effective in a single incident.


    The marine civilization endowed the British with a sense of crisis and found that after confronting Russia, France and Austria at the same time, the British government began to seek a solution.


    Russia and Austria have held a group for many years, and it is unrealistic to want the support of Austria. The British government set the goal on the French.


    On March 1, 1888, British Foreign Secretary George visited Paris. The London government has very high expectations, and Sir George has publicly stated that this is an ice-breaking journey between Britain and France.


    Napoleon IV was unwelcome to unexpected visitors. The reason for this is to look at the Palace of Versailles not far away.


    Due to the destruction of the Paris Revolution, only 70% of the Palace of Versailles has been restored to this day, and the rest is still under construction.


    The British happened to be the culprit that triggered the Paris revolution. Even after the revolution was suppressed, many of the heads of the Revolutionary Party were sent by the British.


    National hatred family hate together, Napoleon IV naturally has no affection for the British, to be precise, neither the British and Austrian black hands.


    During the routine welcome banquet, Napoleon IV was absent for no reason. This should be regarded as the first time since the era of Napoleon III, the French emperor did not give the British face.


    In addition to the deterioration of diplomatic relations, more often the strength comparison between Britain and France has changed.


    France, the world''s first army power and the world''s second navy power, no longer recognizes the hegemony of the British.


    In particular, the younger generation in France, including Napoleon IV himself, has no awe for the British, and some are just eager to try.


    It just confirms that sentence: whoever is the world overlord has the most enemies in the world.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV asked with a sullen face: "The British have come to the door, what do you think they want from us?"


    If you are unhappy with the British, your diplomatic activities should still be carried out normally. Whether you can talk about the results or not, in the final analysis, depends on the interests, not the personal perceptions.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Your Majesty, the British are in a hurry.


    The Russians were eager to try in Central Asia. The war was on the verge, and there was a shadow of Austria behind it.


    If the situation is out of control, it is likely that Russia and Austria will jointly expand to India.


    If no one can be found to contain Austria, the British will fight against Russia and Austria alone. Even if they can win in the end, they will lose a lot, and even lose India. "


    The battle for colonies not only depends on the appearance of victory and defeat, but also considers the issue of colonial rule.


    Especially in densely populated areas like India, once nationalist ideas are imported, the cost of governance will be beyond imagination.


    There is no morale in the game of the great powers, and things that do harm to others and do harm to others are often done by everyone.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin sneered: "That''s just the trouble of the British. Russia and Austria cannot swallow India even if they are united.


    The British have been operating in the Indian region for so many years, and even if they can''t keep it up, they can spur local independence.


    The Austrians should not have such illusions, but the Russians are not sure, but they have the Yellow Russia plan.


    India should be easier to get started than the Far East Empire. The greed of the Tsarist government will not give up as long as there is a chance.


    Because of the relationship between the Russian-Austrian alliance, even if Austria does not go on its own, it will not prevent the Russians from expanding to India.


    This is also our opportunity, we can sit in the mountains and watch the tigers, maybe we can pick up some cheaper.


    What we need to do now is to compare the quotations of all parties and choose the party with the most benefits to join. "


    Terence Burgin''s opinion can be said to represent the mainstream of the French government. Everyone hates the British and is not fake, but neither will they live with their interests.


    As long as the British bid high enough, everything is possible.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV nodded and expressed his approval of this view.


    The slight sorrow between Meiyu still saw that he was not so willing. There is no way, the interests are still the first among countries.


    ...


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 Chapter 847： Anglo-French Agreement

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    At the British Embassy in Paris, British Foreign Secretary George and Minister Roberto Fernandes sat side by side, and the atmosphere inside was very depressed.


    As can be seen from their faces, the welcome banquet just concluded was not so pleasant.


    Not only did Napoleon IV be absent himself, he also temporarily notified the convening of a government meeting during the banquet, and the French high-level collective left the scene.


    All the powerful figures left, and only a few of the foreign ministry staff and a bunch of nobles with empty titles were the only ones who received Sir George.


    The most basic principle of reciprocal reception has been abandoned. This is not just a matter of getting off Mawei, it is completely ignoring George, and has not given the British Empire any face.


    Diplomatically ignored, this kind of thing is not surprising in diplomacy. The relationship between Britain and France is already bad, and even more rude things have happened, and what worries George is the task.


    "My Excellency Minister, you are looking forward to being in Paris and knowing the French government better. What do you think it will cost to convince the French to support us?"


    George was in a hurry to visit Paris this time. Before he was sure what France wanted, he could only adapt to the actual situation.


    After a little thought, Roberto Fernandez said: "Sir, the French have a big appetite, and I am afraid that some benefits cannot satisfy them.


    If the situation is not particularly critical, I suggest that the French government should be stabilized, and it will cost too much to win over them.


    In fact, now the French government is busy sorting out the interior, and in a short time the French government is also unable to blend in international affairs. "


    Taking advantage of the fire is a natural state. Now that Britain needs France, the French government will naturally not be polite.


    George was unimpressed: "What do the French want most now?"


    In diplomatic activities, even if it is rhetoric, it is not profitable.


    George did not think that the French could be persuaded by flickering. Now, in order to win over the French government, he must show tangible benefits.


    Minister Roberto Fernandez replied: "The French''s strategic goals have hardly changed. They have always aimed at European hegemony. After the Revolution, they have converged a little, and now there is a trend of resurgence.


    French radical groups want to expand into Central Europe and seize European hegemony; capitalists want to seize Belgium and the Rhineland region to solve the cost of industrial raw materials.


    These interest demands were opposed by domestic noble conservatives, who feared that marching into China and Europe would trigger a new war against France.


    It is these conservatives who are currently in power. They oppose expansion in the European continent, advocate relaxation of relations with European countries, and use colonial development to solve the problem of insufficient domestic industrial raw materials.


    Recently, the French government has been very lively. After Napoleon IV finished his trip to Algeria, he returned to Paris and ordered the removal of a batch of local bureaucrats.


    In order to vacate the official hat, the major factions within the French government are fighting for life and death, and even high officials directly fight.


    Now Napoleon IV is busy balancing the forces of all parties, unless we can come up with conditions that can not be refused by various interest groups in France, otherwise the French will not be able to win over in the short term. "


    By the way, it was known in advance that the internal situation in France was very complicated, and George could not imagine that the French government was in chaos.


    When the political struggle is fierce, there is no reason to ask. "If you support, I will oppose" and vice versa.


    Everyone opposes in order to oppose it, maybe it will not be a thing, but it is still enough to damage the other party.


    With a little trivial matter, everyone can quarrel endlessly, not to mention the major international station team?


    If he really did ideological work one by one, George had no doubt that he would retire before he could persuade the gang.


    "Belgium and the German Confederation are our potential allies. Supporting the French expansion to Central Europe means giving up these allies.


    Moreover, depending on the current strength of the French, expansion to Central Europe at this time may not necessarily succeed.


    With Austria''s appeal, it is possible to form a new anti-French alliance. Other countries cannot be sure. The direct victims of Belgium and the German Federation will definitely pass by in the first place.


    No matter who wins in the end, there will be a dominant situation in Europe, and we will be passive. "


    There is no way to support the French expansion to Central Europe. Not only will they have to lose their international reputation, but they will also have to give up their fulcrum in Central Europe. It will be difficult for them to intervene in European affairs in the future.


    If this is all, it is not impossible to discuss. Anyway, the international reputation of the British is not good anymore, and it will not fall anywhere.


    The key is that after losing the backstage, Belgium and the German Federation will definitely drag Austria into the water, and finally become France vs. the anti-French alliance led by Austria.


    Anglo-Russian check each other, the victory of the French-Austrian War becomes uncontrollable.


    Unless it is a loss of both sides, the winner is the continental hegemon, and is still hostile to Britain.


    Minister Roberto Fernandez nodded: "Of course, it is our national policy to maintain the European parity.


    If we cannot start from the strategy, then we can only start from the economy, but the sequelae will be more serious.


    For example: unilaterally abolish high tariffs against the French. "


    Upon hearing this proposal, George''s face collapsed. Not only is the sequelae more serious, but it is clearly life-threatening.


    The high tariffs against France were retaliatory actions against the French out of the free trade system.


    Moreover, the tariffs between Britain and France are now almost equal. British unilateral abolition means that French goods can enter and leave the British market freely; while British goods have to enter the French market, they have to pay high tariffs.


    Under such conditions, if George dares to agree, domestic capitalists have to tear him apart.


    "My Excellency, this joke is not funny at all. If unilateral tariffs are waived, do you know what that means?"


    Minister Roberto Fernandez nodded: "Of course, that means Britain has become a French economic colony.


    Therefore, from the beginning, I objected to attracting the French at this time. Now we have too few chips in hand, and the French have too much appetite, so it is impossible for us to talk together.


    In fact, we all know that the possibility of Austria directly intervening in Asia is almost zero, with a Persian empire in between.


    It doesn''t matter if there is any French containment. As long as the French do n¡¯t have problems, even if they do n¡¯t do anything, the Austrian government must guard against it.


    The top priority is to find a way to end the arms race instead of wasting time for an impossible goal. "


    The risks and benefits are directly proportional, and let the French take action to contain Austria. No one can guarantee that they will get rid of the guns and detonate the war between the two countries.


    How can the French government be willing to take risks if it doesn''t even pay enough for playing?


    After a pause, George said slowly: "What if we allied with the French?


    We cannot support the French expansion to Central Europe, but this does not mean that we cannot acquiesce in the French expansion to Central Europe.


    Anyway, Austria must stand against it, and the French will not send troops without presumptuous assurance.


    Britain needs time. As long as we have solved the problem of Central Asia, whether or not this covenant will be fulfilled in the end, the initiative is still in our hands. "


    After pondering for a while, Roberto Fernandes said cautiously: "Sir, is this the final decision in China?


    You know, after doing so, the results of our many years of business in France will be destroyed. "


    Pro-British faction does not mean unconditional pro-British faction. Most of the pro-British faction will still focus on their own national interests.


    The short francs of the previous years had offended the French fiercely, resulting in a sharp reduction in the number of pro-British figures in the French government.


    Now for another wave, it is estimated that even the pro-British group in the French government will disappear, and all that remains is naked hatred.


    In the eyes of most people, the traitor is even more abominable than the enemy. Pro-British factions and anti-British factions are actually only separated by a line.


    George was unimpressed: "This is the price that must be paid. If possible, I am not willing to be so extreme, but there is no way for the benefit of Britain.


    Isn''t our painstaking business just for this day?


    From now on, the embassy will mobilize all of our connections to facilitate this alliance. "


    ...


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 Chapter 848： The era of confrontation between the two leagues

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    The formation of alliances cannot be accomplished in a single stroke of the head. We must carefully weigh the pros and cons among them, especially the alliance targets are British.


    It is not the first time that Britain and France have formed an alliance. According to the previous alliance experience, the result of each time is unsatisfactory.


    Napoleon IV was not bewildered by the English language and rhetoric. No matter how bad it was, it would have to be settled before it counted.


    As long as Britain and France are allied, Britain will support France''s expansion into Central Europe. Such a large stuffed cake, Napoleon IV did not believe it would hit his head for no reason.


    It is also because the stuffed cakes were so large that Napoleon IV was reluctant to discard them.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin: "Your Majesty, the British proposal seems to be beneficial to us, but it is actually a scourge.


    On the bright side, we are supporting our expansion into Central Europe. In fact, let us contain Austria for them.


    Judging from the current international situation, once we expand into the Central European region, we will be subject to joint hostility from European countries, and even trigger a new round of European war.


    If the situation is out of control, I really have no confidence in the British. With their style, if they do n¡¯t fall into the trap, it will be all ... "


    This is a fact, and the name of the anti-French alliance has survived. It is based on the premise that France does not pose a threat to everyone.


    Once they show their teeth and make European countries feel threatened, this nominal alliance will immediately become a real alliance.


    It is better to count on the British to challenge the European continent together with France. It is not as good as the French to single out the European continent. At least singles do not have to worry about being stabbed by allies.


    Luskinia Hafez, the Secretary of the Army: "Prime Minister, everything has two sides. Britain is certainly uneasy and kind, but if we make good use of it, we can also benefit a lot from France.


    Although there are many European countries, most of them are small countries, and only a few are worthy of our attention.


    Except for the three major powers of Russia, Austria, and Britain, the remaining three countries of Spain, the Nordic Federation, and the German Federation can only be counted as half.


    Among them, Spain is our ally and will not prevent us from going east; the Nordic Federation is far in the Baltic Sea, there is no conflict of interest, and it is an object that can be won.


    The British can use it to contain Austria, how can we use them to contain the Russians?


    As long as Britain and Russia hit a real fire in Central Asia, a single Austria could not prevent us from annexing the territory west of the Rhineland.


    It ¡¯s no big deal that we and Austria are governed by the Rhine, and in the style of the Habsburg dynasty, most of them will not die with us.


    As long as we have won the Rhineland and Belgium, one of our most important short versions of resources will be made up. "


    There is naturally ambition. It''s just that the main battle of France is derived at an untimely time, hasn''t caught up with the good times, and has never been given the opportunity to perform.


    Waiting for the left and waiting for the right, finally ushered in this transfer. From the point of view of the French military, this is what the British and Russians are holding against each other, which is clearly creating opportunities for the decisive battle of France and Austria.


    With the old enemy of the Habsburg dynasty, France ¡¯s European hegemony status has never been deserved, and it must be witnessed by a war.


    Of course, this is not the time to say this. It''s not good if your emperor''s majesty is scared. After all, Austria seems to be big and good at pulling allies.


    If there is a decisive battle immediately, although the military is full of confidence, there are still many people in the government who are not optimistic.


    Luskinia Hafez is still very politically minded, in order to reduce resistance, there is no mention of the decisive battle of Fafa.


    He even changed the concept and turned the decisive battle of Fao into the division of Germany with Austria. Not only does it downplay the risks, it can also gain the support of domestic capitalists.


    Economy Minister Elsa objected: "No, it is not the time to move east. Our ranch plan is in progress. Once the war is interrupted, all the previous investment will be floated.


    The German Confederation is not as weak as everyone thinks. They deployed 70,000 troops in the Rhineland region. Together with the 50,000 troops deployed in Belgium, the total strength is as high as 120,000.


    As long as the war dragged on for a month or two, Austrian reinforcements came up. Everyone saw the Russian-Russian war. Today, unlike in the past, the two major powers are now fighting decisively, and the movements are all millions of troops.


    Once a war breaks out, it is impossible to tell the difference in a short time. There is a group of allies in Austria that can share the pressure, but we can only fight alone, and the British can''t count on it.


    Expecting the Austrian government to compromise is completely wishful thinking. Sit back and watch our annexation of the territory west of the Rhine. Why did the Habsburgs rule the German region? "


    The worry of the Minister of Economy is also the reason why everyone hesitates. Putting hope on Austria''s compromise is not reliable in itself.


    Against any enemy alone, everyone has confidence in France, but the problem is that the enemy wants to play group fights!


    This year, the countries on the European continent are more able to fight. Even Belgium, a small country with small projectiles, can pull out hundreds of thousands of troops.


    In the larger Nordic Federation, as long as internal relations are coordinated, one million troops can be pulled out.


    Not to mention Austria, millions of them are easy anyway. If other countries join in the excitement, France will face an astronomical enemy.


    The French army could fight again, and it couldn''t stand the ants biting the elephant.


    What''s more, the French army was not able to fight that way. The performance of the French army in overseas colonies has caused many senior government officials to doubt the French army''s combat effectiveness.


    One-on-one can win without any value. Once the European War breaks out, the enemies they face must be at least twice, or even three or four times.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz interrupted: "You guys, you are too far away. It''s as if we have to ally with the British to launch a European war.


    In fact, this is totally two things. What we are discussing now is whether we should form an alliance with the British. As for the expansion to Central Europe, that is the future.


    Personally, I agree with the British alliance. France needs more allies to escape its isolation.


    Perhaps the British were surreal, and this time they formed an alliance with us, only to counter the pressure that Russia and Austria put on them in Central Asia.


    But apart from the British, we have no better choice.


    Do not expect the British to really support our expansion to Central Europe, as long as we are going east, they will not join the anti-French alliance.


    Moreover, the alliance with the British does not mean that we really have to cooperate with them.


    Austria has no interest in Central Asia. Participation is entirely due to the Russian-Austrian alliance, and they cannot fight the British for the benefit of the Russians.


    The British want us to contain Austria, so we do it symbolically. Anyway, the Austrians also want to contribute to the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War. We can cooperate. "


    The reality is cruel, but it must be faced. France is indeed strong, and so strong that it has no friends.


    The promise of the British may not be fulfilled, but with this ally, the diplomatic environment of the French government will be greatly improved.


    In essence, both parties take their own needs, and if they do not delay, they will be worthy of this paper covenant.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, since receiving news of the intention to form an alliance between France and France, Franz has been bad for the whole person.


    It seems that Europe has formed two opposing camps. In fact, the geographical position is determined. The Russians can hide behind. Austria must bear the pressure of the two big powers alone.


    The threat on land is not obvious. The fighting force is still French, and the British can ignore it.


    It is different at sea, as the Austrian Navy is about to have the power to threaten the Royal Navy. With the alliance between Britain and France, it will be a man with its tail.


    This means that in overseas competition, Austria will once again be at a disadvantage, unable to compete with Britain and France.


    Not only that, but Franz thought more. As France and Austria continue to grow, the British have felt the pressure.


    In this context, the British conspiracy to provoke the French-Austrian War, it is not impossible to use the war to weaken the two enemies.


    Anglo-Russian confrontation will contain each other, so why not create opportunities for France and Austria to turn their heads?


    Regardless of the severity of the British-Russian conflict, even if the war between the two countries really broke out, once the situation in Europe is out of control, the two countries may still unite.


    Provoked the war between France and Austria and waited for the two countries to fight almost, and then pulled the Russians to intervene, so as not to allow the two countries to divide the victory or defeat.


    If Franz is in the British position, he will do the same. If France and Austria continue to grow, where will the European continent still have the opportunity to intervene?


    Guessing is always just guessing. Before things happen, Franz doesn''t dare to draw conclusions easily.


    The French are not fools. With a fisherman on the side, running against Austria is obviously not in their own interest.


    The same is true in Austria, unless the brain is flooded, otherwise the Vienna government will not be stupid to run to attack the French.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "After many verifications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has determined that the UK and France are in talks to form an alliance.


    The content of the specific negotiations is unknown, and what is certain is that there must be content specific to us.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly attempted to disrupt the alliance between Britain and France, with little success. Even our proposal to reorganize the alliance of the three countries has been rejected by Britain and France. "


    If it cannot be destroyed, we will try to join in, and then split the alliance from within. This kind of tried-and-true diplomatic approach will not work here.


    However, this also corroborates the fact that the British-French alliance is aimed at Austria.


    Prime Minister Karl: "The alliance between Britain and France cannot be prevented, so the importance of the Russian-Austrian alliance has greatly increased.


    From now on, not only the Russians need us, we also need the Russians.


    In the following Central Asian War, we had to make great efforts to support the tsarist government.


    The four major European powers are now divided into two major alliances facing each other. I am afraid that for a long time to come, the international situation will be in turmoil.


    Once confronted with the escalation of the gun, it may even trigger a new round of European war. From now on, we need to plan ahead. "


    There is no way, the international situation is not dictated by individual will. Although Franz has been trying to avoid it, there has been a confrontation between the two major alliances.


    In a sense, this result is not too bad, two to two is better than one to three.


    The British and French are now forming an alliance. The first to be affected is the Russians. The relationship between the British and French and the Russians has deteriorated.


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 Chapter 849： Russian strategic choice

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    St. Petersburg, since receiving news of the alliance between Britain and France, Alexander III could not sit still.


    Originally, he expected to draw the French and gather the power of France, Russia, Austria and Austria to attack the British. He did not expect that the situation would be reversed so quickly.


    Alexander III asked expectantly, "Is the news confirmed?"


    Deep down, he hoped that this was just a rumor.


    Once the British and French allies, the Austrian navy is incapable of fighting against the British and French joint forces, and the Vienna government cannot be able to fight **** the navy and the two countries.


    The ongoing arms race between Britain, France and Austria is about to end.


    The Vienna government ¡¯s previous promise to use arms race to contain the British would naturally become a slack.


    Although at the beginning, Austria was not prepared to perform the contract and prepared an excuse, the Russians did not know.


    After all, the credibility of the Vienna government is good enough, and the contract has not been breached for so many years, and Alexander III never doubted it.


    After the arms race is over, the Russian Empire will face a wealthy and powerful Britain.


    Because of the alliance between Britain and France, Austria will also be pinned by France, and the Russian Empire can only stand alone against the British.


    Foreign Secretary Oscar Jimenez replied: "The news has been verified. British Foreign Secretary George arrived in Paris as early as half a month ago, and the two countries are negotiating an alliance.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the embassy in Paris to pay close attention to the negotiation process, and any news will be sent back immediately. "


    Stop, interfere, destroy?


    These are non-existent. Britain and France are one of the most powerful countries in the world. They don''t care about the attitude of the Russians at all.


    Knowing the impossible, the Russians will naturally not humiliate themselves. Apart from paying close attention, there is not much that the Tsarist government can do now.


    "Ugh!"


    After a sigh, Alexander III slowly asked, "We can''t stop the alliance between Britain and France. We have lost the best fighter. Do you think the Central Asian strategy should continue?"


    In essence, at this time, the war in Central Asia was provoked. In addition to the rescue of allies in Afghanistan, more was to pick up the bargain.


    According to the plan, the Tsarist government plans to take back Central Asia during the arms race between the three countries, pushing the border into Afghanistan.


    There is no plan to go south to India. This is not that the tsarist government has no ambitions for India. The key is that the current Russian empire does not yet have the strength to conquer India.


    Army Secretary Paradrew Wald: "Of course we have to continue! Even with the alliance between Britain and France, the French cannot send troops to help the British.


    As long as we are fast enough to capture the Blaha Khanate before the British annihilated Afghanistan, the initiative of the war is in our hands.


    If we miss this opportunity and let the British destroy Afghanistan, in the future we want to seize Central Asia, the price we need to pay is even greater.


    Moreover, we have to consider international influence. Just concluded an alliance with Afghanistan and immediately sold them. What does our allies think? "


    Against the British Army, the Russian military is still confident.


    Today is different from the past. Although the Russian Empire suffered heavy losses in the two Russian-Russian wars, the Russians also launched an elite force.


    The most important thing is that it is difficult for the British government to make up its mind to invest millions of main forces and compete with the Russian Empire for Central Asia.


    Just the Indian colonial army, that is to let the Russian army hang. This unstressed tailwind has always been the favorite of the Russian military.


    Alexander III nodded, the international reputation of the Russian Empire was already very bad, and it was absolutely necessary, he did not want to bear the infamy of betraying his allies.


    Not to mention that later generations of Russians often betrayed their allies, but this year the tsarist government seldom betrayed allies, at least not in recent decades.


    Of course, the most important factor is that the profit from selling allies is too small, and the price is too high, which is generally not cost-effective.


    This time is no exception, it is easy to betray Afghanistan, but Austrian thought, they have to be scrupulous.


    Imagine that in the past, Alexander II had fought against the Prussians for his Danish allies.


    Despite the heavy losses, it also earned a reputation for the tsarist government. Laid a solid foundation for the continuation of the Russian-Austrian League, at least the Tsarist Government thinks so.


    After all, the Russian-Austrian League could not bring too much benefit to Austria in the early 1990s. Instead, the tsarist government benefited greatly from it.


    Seeing the tsar''s intention to move, the anti-war finance minister Alisher Gulov hurriedly opposed: "Marquis, you see the problem too one-sided.


    Central Asia has a vast territory, and those three Central Asian Khanates have enemies with us, and it is simply impossible to surrender.


    Even if our army progresses smoothly on the battlefield, it is impossible to settle Central Asia in just a few months.


    But the Kingdom of Afghanistan is different. The British need only two regiments to compromise the Afghan government.


    Everyone knows the topography of the Afghan region. If the British first took control of the Afghan region, the subsequent war would not be easy to fight.


    As long as the war cannot be ended in a short time, it will eventually become a war of attrition. The British are backed by India, which has to be consumed by manpower, financial resources and us.


    Although the empire''s finances have improved in recent years, this is only temporary.


    The agricultural crisis is approaching. Based on the analysis of the intelligence collected, the Ministry of Finance estimates that grain export earnings will be reduced by 11% this year, and more will be reduced next year.


    The British were not dragged down by the arms race, and the empire could not compete with them financially. Persevere in this war that cannot be seen, and the final result can only be high debt.


    In view of the current complex international situation, the Ministry of Finance proposes to use diplomatic means to resolve the conflict in Central Asia and try to maintain the status quo. "


    There is no way, the Central Asian Three Khanates used to be attached to the tsarist government. But the Russians have too much appetite to eat them. In the first Russian-Russian war, it was countered by the British.


    Some things can''t be turned back. Since you have become a traitor, you can only die with the Russians.


    This means that it is impossible for the Central Asian region to go down in a battle. With the support of the British behind, the possibility of the war continuing is very high.


    In contrast, the Afghan government has been optimistic. What is a semi-slavery and semi-feudal agricultural country fighting against the British?


    The methods used by John Bull are both diplomatic and military, and the possibility of forcing the Afghan government to compromise is very high.


    There are too many similar success stories.


    In fact, the original Afghan government also chose to compromise, but the British had a big appetite and were ready to swallow them.


    Without any accident, the British army broke down the Afghan government very easily. Then it was unexpectedly discovered that Afghanistan without a government is more terrible.


    This point has also been verified by the future generations of the United States and Soviet Union. Defeat Afghanistan is very simple, the trouble is to rule Afghanistan.


    It has not been verified yet. All you see is the power of the Afghan government. The two regular British regiments are more than enough.


    The military issue is still a minor one. As long as there is money, the tsarist government is fearless.


    If you open the history book, you will find that financial resources are the biggest weakness of the Russian Empire. Except for a certain period, the Russian government has no shortage of money.


    Because agricultural taxes allow the payment of real goods, grain exports have become the most important income of the Tsarist government, accounting for more than half of the total export trade.


    This agricultural crisis is the game of the boss, the second, and the third. As the fourth in Europe''s largest raw grain exporter, the Russians were completely incapable of suffering.


    The decrease in grain export earnings does not mean that the total amount of grain exported has decreased, but that international food prices have fallen.


    In any case, the British food self-sufficiency plan and the French ranch plan still have some results.


    Although the total amount of food imported by the two countries has dropped by only a marginal percentage point or two per year, the reaction to the international food sales market is still terrifying.


    The market as a whole is in excess of supply, and natural grain trading prices naturally fell sharply. The price of food fell, and the Tsarist government''s purse could only be injured.


    Without money, you cannot afford to fight. In this context, the Chancellor of the Treasury, who is in charge of the government''s money bag, passively became the leader of the anti-war faction in the Russian government.


    Paradru Wald, the army secretary, was unimpressed: "The government''s finances have deteriorated, so this war is even more necessary.


    As long as our plan goes smoothly, we will first seize Central Asia and then capture India in the future, all problems will be solved.


    The problem of insufficient government financial resources to launch this war is only temporary, and the Ministry of Finance can find ways to raise funds.


    Without this war, we will never be able to escape financial difficulties. "


    There is no problem. The wealth that the British plunder from India every year is higher than the tsarist government''s financial income.


    If India were to be captured, the financial difficulties faced by the Tsarist government could indeed be solved.


    Perhaps it was because of the hardship in the westward movement that no one wanted to come back for the second time. The Russian military basically went south to supporters of India.


    This view has no shortage of supporters in the Tsarist government.


    After all, to implement the strategy of going south to seize India, the enemy to be faced is only the British; while the strategy of going west to Europe, the enemy to be faced is all European countries.


    For the British, even if they fail, the price they need to pay is very limited.


    No matter how the British hang out, it is impossible to enter Siberia along Central Asia all the way. They have a chance to make a comeback.


    Moving westward into Europe is different. In the event of a mistake in operation and a group attack by European countries, the consequences will be much more serious.


    In the worst case, the loss will be heavy, and there will be a serious injury and hemiplegia. In the worst case, the country may be directly destroyed.


    In this respect, the Russian-Russian war is meaningful to the European world. Wake up the greedy polar bear and make outstanding contributions to peace and stability in the European world.


    ...


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 Chapter 850： Limited war liability

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    The two major camps in Europe are at odds, but they are most worried about but not the four parties. Both Russia, Austria, Britain and France have their own advantages, enough to protect themselves.


    The really unlucky is the small country sandwiched between the two major alliances. Now that the conflict between the two camps has not intensified, everyone can still cope with it.


    Once the conflict between the two sides escalates, everyone will be forced to stand in line. In fact, geopolitics has already decided the direction of each country''s station, and they simply cannot tolerate their own choice.


    Countries in Western Europe can only support Britain and France, countries in Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, and Southern Europe must support Russia and Austria. Countries in Central Europe are the most hard pressed, and they do n¡¯t know what to choose at all.


    neutral?


    For the time being, there is no problem. Once the two alliances meet, they become the earliest victims.


    No matter which side you fall to, you will be beaten hard by the other side. Especially the hardship of Belgium, the poor strategic position determines that they can not be alone.


    Of course, this is the worst ending. In a short period of time, the two major alliances have not seen any signs of war.


    Leopold II, who had a strong sense of anxiety, could no longer sit still. Originally both Britain and Austria were quasi allies of Belgium, and everyone resisted the French expansion to Central Europe.


    Now that the situation has fundamentally changed, and Britain and France have formed an alliance, then is it still effective for the British to promise to protect Belgium?


    Foreign Minister Jules said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note to invite us to conclude a treaty for the maintenance of peace and stability in Europe with Switzerland, the Federal Republic of Germany and Spain."


    When you open the map, you know that the above countries are good neighbors of the French. After excluding the French, it was self-evident to conclude such a treaty.


    This can be seen as a counterattack against the alliance between Britain and France. Austria is preparing to prove with practical actions that the French can be contained without British participation.


    Leopold II asked in doubt: "The Austrians have only invited four countries to participate, there are no countries that continue to invite?"


    Theoretically, the above-mentioned four countries must all face the threat of the French, and it is easiest to move closer to Austria if they have painful skin.


    However, "anti-law" has always been a matter common to European countries, not a single country. The sudden change made Leopold II difficult to accept.


    Foreign Minister Juul replied affirmatively: "Austria did invite only the four of us. It is said that the Vienna government is worried that other countries have no pain, and the position of curbing the French is not firm. damage.


    Perhaps in the opinion of the Vienna government, it is enough for the five countries to join forces to curb the French expansion to the outside world. "


    This is also the view of most people. Although France is strong, it has not opened a qualitative gap with Austria. After the four countries of Sibirede, the anti-French alliance has stabilized.


    Compared to an internally divided alliance, it is better to be a small alliance that has common interests and can cooperate with each other.


    Prime Minister August sighed: "If this is the case, then we will be in big trouble next.


    Without the participation of European countries in sharing pressure, the pro-French Spanish government will probably not participate. After all, the possibility of the French going west is almost zero, and their pressure is not great.


    Because of the geographical location of Switzerland, their position is essentially unimportant. If the Swiss government insists on neutrality, Austria will probably not be forced.


    Choosing between France and Austria, the North German Commonwealth must support Austria. Even if Britain and France form an alliance, they will be more inclined to Austria.


    Because of its strength, within a short period of time, the North German Confederation also has temporarily neutral strength.


    As long as the two major alliances do not fight, they can act as a buffer between Fao, without having to explicitly stand in line.


    The seemingly tentative invitation is actually forcing us to stand in line. Between Russia, Austria, Britain and France, we must choose one side. "


    Nothing is more tragic than this. Others may hide, and the hard-pressed Belgium cannot escape.


    There is no way for the French to plot Belgium ¡¯s ambitions, they always need people to contain them.


    The British and Austrian countries were originally responsible for this important task. Now that the British have turned to form alliances with the French, it is only Austria that can continue to contain the French ambitions.


    Now that Austria is rejected, Belgium will have to fight alone in the future when it encounters a French invasion.


    As for the British, we really have no confidence. Even if the London government is willing to intervene and wait for the completion of the expansion of the British Army, Belgium is obsolete.


    After hesitating again and again, Leopold II said slowly: "We can sign the conditions for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send someone to Austria to jointly defend against the French, but the prerequisite is strict confidentiality.


    Austria doesn''t care about offending the French, we don''t have the patience to cause trouble. Remember that in the content of the treaty, Austria must provide us with security protection.


    At the same time, sending people to strengthen our ties with the Federal Republic of Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and other countries has really reached a critical moment. Their position is also very important. "


    It is also compelling for Belgium to fall to Austria, and now it is the French who are ambitious towards them, not Austria, which is hundreds of miles apart.


    Joining the Anglo-French side is to seek a hide with the tiger. The identity of an ally is worthless in the face of interests. If one operation is not good, it will be swallowed up.


    Choosing to sign a secret contract is actually Leopold II''s hedging strategy.


    It is best to be able to hide from the sky and cross the sea. It is really impossible to hide from the past, to be exposed one day later, and to take risks one day later.


    ...


    Compared with Belgium, the North German Confederation is more lively, and the opposition supports are not enough.


    It''s very secretive in the first place, and the result will not wait for a dispute to come out, and the news is already flying.


    There is no accident. When things are on the table, it also means that Austria''s plan to pull together has failed.


    Under the pressure of Britain and France, Spain and Switzerland have rejected the proposal of the Vienna government. As for Belgium, it is only secretly contacting, and the Belgian government dare not stand in line.


    ...


    Franz did not feel surprised when news of the failure came. No one is a fool. Austria is now engaged in an anti-French alliance. In essence, it is pulling cannon fodder, and it can''t deceive smart people at all.


    With the recovery of the French economy, the voices of the main domestic factions are growing louder.


    The military headed by the aristocrats wanted to achieve war power, and the capitalists wanted to solve the problem of coal supply, which happened to be solved by war.


    Otherwise, the British would not throw a bait, and the French government would be willing to give up a century of hatred between the two countries-alliance.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg produced a document saying, "Your Majesty, this is the initial result of negotiations with the Belgian government. The biggest problem at present is the distribution of rights and obligations.


    The Belgian government pretended to be insufficient in its own strength and was only willing to assume part of the responsibility for the war.


    Only when the French invade Central Europe, they will send troops to the war.


    If there is a war between us and the French in Italy, Belgium only promises to provide material assistance, and apparently they must remain neutral. "


    Limited responsibility for war actually means not taking responsibility for war.


    Opening the map of Europe shows that the best route for the French to invade Central Europe is to borrow from Belgium.


    The enemy has hit the door, even if there is no joint defense treaty, Belgium can only stand on the top of its head.


    It seems that Austria has suffered a bit, but this is actually a relatively fair treaty.


    As far as Belgian size is concerned, if Fao starts in the Italian region, they will not be effective if they join.


    The French can defeat them with a partial division, and Austria will inevitably send troops to rescue.


    The greatest value in attracting Belgium is not to expect how strong and effective the Belgian fighting force will be.


    The main reason is that after the Austrian army has the upper hand on the battlefield, they can drive in directly from Belgium and obtain a strategic initiative.


    Without much hesitation, Franz made a decision: "Accept their request, but add a request for borrowing.


    If we and the French break out of war, when we need to borrow a way, as allies they must let go and help maintain the logistics.


    In return, after the victory of the war, their spoils also have their share. The disputed territories of France and Belgium can all belong to them. "


    No one will write an empty check. Anyway, the promise is to go out to French territory. If Belgium has an appetite, they will be given away.


    Not only Belgium, but in fact, if any ally joins, Franz does not mind that they get a piece of land in France.


    When dealing with the enemy, it is natural to weaken it. The Franco-Prussian War of the original time and space failed to end perfectly, but it did not weaken France in a real sense.


    Regardless of whether it is to make a payment or to mow the ground, it can only make people feel painful, and it can''t kill them at all.


    If the Kingdom of Prussia was more flexible in its diplomacy at that time, and suddenly lived in Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and other countries, and pulled everyone together to split up the stolen goods, perhaps the ending will be very different.


    When all the neighbors took advantage, everyone was on the same front. As a winner, no one wants to see the enemy revive again.


    At that time, it was everyone who joined forces to suppress France. No matter how powerful the Parisian government is, it can''t withstand so many enemies.


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 Chapter 851： Darkness

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    The turbulent international situation has not affected the outbreak of the Central Asian War. With the end of the arms race, the British also let go.


    On March 26, 1888, with the order of Governor Lidun, two Indian colonial divisions launched an attack on the Afghan region, which opened the prelude to the Central Asian War.


    After receiving news of the start of the Afghan war at the Vienna Palace, Franz once again became a melon-eating crowd.


    Worries do not exist, and the British play knows that the London bureaucracy did not take Afghanistan seriously.


    The two Indian colonial divisions seem to be huge, but in fact they are a group of rabble.


    In terms of true combat effectiveness, I am afraid that it is not as good as the two main British regiments. Such troops are reluctant to maintain law and order and placed on the battlefield, they can only be worse than the enemy.


    Franz asked: "Are the weapons and equipment to assist the Afghans in place?"


    If you want to use the Afghan war to bleed the British, weapons and equipment are still indispensable.


    Without international assistance, the Afghans with their spears and spears would not be brave enough for long.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "The first batch of materials has been transported in secret, and in terms of time, the Afghan government should have distributed it.


    Our intelligence network in the Afghan region was imperfect, and we were completely blinded after the outbreak of the war. We know nothing about the specific situation there. "


    This is an inevitable result. Not to mention the imperfect intelligence network, even if all Afghans are turned into intelligence personnel, there is no way to spread the news.


    British diplomacy is not a blow, the Afghan neighbors have pulled up the cordon, and the only way to contact them is smuggling.


    Facts have proved that smuggling channels are also unsuitable for transmitting intelligence.


    Both Persia and the Central Asian Khanate are poor ghosts, and most regions have neither railroads nor telegrams.


    Before the outbreak of the war, the Vienna government received news from Afghanistan that it was more than a week behind. After the war broke out, let alone.


    Hearing the bad news, Franz frowned: "That is to say, we have lost contact with the Afghan government.


    The short-supplied materials originally planned have now lost the possibility of implementation because they have lost their goals. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Weisenberg replied.


    "From the current situation, to reconnect with the Afghan government, we can only hope for the Russians.


    They have been operating locally for a long time, and there should be hidden channels for messaging. Now it was only affected by the war and was temporarily interrupted.


    The tsarist government is trying to recover, and it may be able to recover after a while. "


    "Put hope on the Russians" and "Recover after a while", such an answer made Franz directly dispel the idea of ??short supplies.


    Although Afghanistan is a small country, its territory is not small at all, and it is mostly mountainous.


    If no pick-up signal is issued below, who knows where to hand it over and let the airship soldiers airdrop supplies?


    You can''t throw it around, throw it into old forests, rivers and lakes. The big deal is the loss of materials.


    If you are unlucky, it happens to fall on the British army and become the captain of the transport team.


    After pondering for a while, Franz made the decision: "Forget it, such an event can only be considered bad luck for the Afghan government.


    Didn''t they send a liaison officer to let them find ways to get in touch with the country themselves, we can''t do anything now. "


    Anxious?


    If it doesn''t exist, even if the Afghan government collapses, the Russians will make up.


    Moreover, even if the British have won, what can be done?


    Occupying a settlement of guerrillas and religious fanatics is not a good thing. The high cost of rule will sooner or later make the British understand the reality.


    Army Secretary Feslav proposed: "Your Majesty, our troops stationed in the colony have not changed weapons and equipment for many years.


    In view of the current grim international situation, we must make preparations in advance, and the Ministry of the Army recommends a major facelift to increase the colony ¡¯s defense capabilities first. "


    Feslav''s words reminded Franz that although the colonial armed forces of various countries these years were their second- and third-rate troops, recruiting the worst soldiers, holding the oldest weapons and carrying out the simplest training, Austria is an exception.


    The colonial army is only a little behind in weapons and equipment, and other aspects are still on par with the main domestic forces.


    In previous years, the Vienna government also sent the main force to carry out actual combat exercises in turns.


    It was only later that the enemies in the colony were wiped out, and this actual combat training plan was forced to terminate.


    During normal times, the colonial forces maintained their current state, and naturally there was no problem.


    The equipment is almost the same, anyway, the colonial forces of all countries are worse than others, as long as they are stronger than their peers.


    Now that the international situation has changed, no one can guarantee that when the guns are gone.


    In this context, it is particularly important to increase the strength of the colony.


    Especially in the Austrian-African African region, once the European War broke out, they were not expected to seize the whole of Africa at once, but the strategic locations of Egypt, Cape of Good Hope and Djibouti must still be completed.


    This is the core of Austria''s national policy, and it won these important points. Not only the mainland and Africa are connected, but Britain and France have to run 10,000 kilometers more to enter the Indian Ocean.


    It turned out that the time to run two routes was only enough to run once. Not only did the transportation cost increase greatly, but it also meant that the enemy''s sea transportation capacity was compromised.


    "Not only do we have to change clothes, we also have to increase the weapons reserves of the colony. Taking Austria and Africa as an example, the local area should store enough armament to arm one million people for a year.


    Once the European War broke out, the colony would do well to seize the entire African continent on its own. "


    Not that Franz has a big appetite, but Austrian Africa already has such strength.


    Today, the total population of Austrian Africa has reached more than 20 million, which is several times more than the immigration of several other colonial empires.


    Once the war broke out, it was destined to attack on all sides. Even if the Vienna government does not order, the local military aristocracy will pull the team to do it themselves.


    The militant nature has been implanted in everyone''s bone marrow since the development of Austrian Africa.


    If the conditions are not allowed, the Vienna government intends to suppress, they have already engaged in friction in Africa.


    If you do n¡¯t use it, you ¡¯re stupid. If you won the entire African continent, as long as you have won a few key points, Austria will win.


    Prime Minister Carl questioned: "Your Majesty, this is too much! Our several important colonies have very strong military power, and it is not something that the surrounding countries can shake.


    Even if the European War broke out, Austrian-African power was sufficient to deal with any enemy. Now shipping so many weapons and equipment to the colonies can easily trigger international tensions. "


    The weaponry of one million people fighting for one year is not a fraction of a star, if you want to calculate it in units-one million tons.


    With so many supplies in the past, it is almost impossible to keep secrets. This year, who doesn''t put a few spies on the other side!


    Important military intelligence can''t find out, who can''t be deceived by such a ship''s arms?


    Franz nodded, this is indeed a problem. Not to mention transportation, the organization of production alone can attract the attention of the European world.


    "Then it will be carried out in batches, first increasing the supply in the name of refitting, and then adding a part each time when the materials are replenished each month. The more times, the less eye-catching.


    This Central Asian war is the best cover. Ordered the state-owned arsenal to double the weapons production capacity from now on, and announced to the outsiders that it was a Russian order.


    Don''t publish specific figures. The arsenal is scattered all over the country, and most people will not pay attention. "


    The benefit of state-owned enterprises is here. The government can control the production capacity and does not need to disclose any information to the outside world.


    How many weapons and ammunition have been produced and how much have been exported, as long as the Vienna government does not say it, no one knows.


    Even if someone investigates, it is necessary to investigate all the arsenals together to obtain accurate figures. It is meaningless to investigate the data of one or two arsenals alone.


    It ¡¯s not Franz ¡¯s boast that how many arsenals there are in Austria and how many companies have military production capacity cannot be known to the outside world.


    The reason is very simple, there are too many related companies. Many machinery factories can be transformed into military factories as soon as the production equipment is modified.


    Anyway, it is all flow construction, and you don''t need your company to produce all parts, as long as it can produce a part.


    Putting together the spare parts produced by everyone, a weapon was born.


    Today''s military factories are only because they have a relatively complete industrial chain and do not need to buy spare parts everywhere.


    From the beginning to the end, all the spare parts produced by a company will naturally have an advantage during assembly, and the quality must be relatively guaranteed.


    But in the war years, these are minor problems. In many cases, quantity is more important than quality, as long as it can be used, a few flaws are not worth mentioning.


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 Chapter 852： Crazy temptation

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    While increasing the storage of weapons and equipment, Austria has also increased its investment in research and development of new equipment.


    For example: tanks that run as slow as turtles, airplanes with a range of more than three hundred kilometers, and stupid guns need improvement.


    In fact, with the continuous development of science and technology, the factors that determine the outcome of war are more and more inclined to weaponry and logistics.


    Preparing for war is not just about storing weapons and ammunition, other strategic materials must also keep up.


    This involves a wide range. Many materials are military and civilian in nature, and production is limited to state-owned enterprises. Most of them come from private enterprises.


    In order not to arouse suspicion from the outside world, the government''s strategic plan is exposed, and it is unnecessary to think about increasing the material reserves.


    But those who are worried about this issue should be the enemy.


    After all, Austria ¡¯s industrial chain is perfect, raw materials can be self-sufficient, and production is accelerated when war breaks out, which is much faster than competitors.


    No one knows when the war is going to be ready.


    The Vienna government began to prepare for war. In fact, based on the analysis of changes in the international situation, it felt that war might break out on the European continent.


    Judging from the current situation, whoever fires the first shot first will push the Central European countries to the opposite.


    Not to mention that Belgium is now pro-Austrian, countries such as the Netherlands and Switzerland are also releasing goodwill to Austria, which is based on the aggressive premise of the French government.


    The original time and space Napoleon III era also wanted to annex Belgium, interfering in Belgian internal affairs many times, the two stood on opposite sides.


    During World War II, Belgium fell to the Allies and was actually forced out, but it is not really like the outside world that the British and French diplomatic means are clever.


    If the German Second Empire did not attack France by Belgium, why would they want to join the war? Isn''t neutrality good?


    The Belgians are not stupid. A small country with small projectiles, who went to participate in the World War is to be a cannon fodder, and they won''t get much benefit at all.


    Perhaps a Belgium is not worth mentioning, what if the North German Federation is added?


    Franz can''t understand what the small group of countries in the German region are.


    With reference to the original Puja war in time and space, we know that everyone who has agreed to deal with Prussia will eventually have Austria and Prussia singled out.


    It should have been evenly matched, because the strokes of these states caused Austria to be at an absolute disadvantage in combat.


    Want them desperately, unless the enemy comes to the door. Otherwise, these guys can only pull out shouting slogans and strong momentum.


    ...


    Since the destruction of the Austrian anti-French alliance, the atmosphere of the French government has changed. Everyone suddenly found that the cloud that overlaid France no longer exists.


    This sudden change makes many people uncomfortable. With the help of capital, the voice of the main battle group became louder.


    Changes in the outside world also affected the judgment of Napoleon IV.


    "It seems that Austria is not so powerful. After losing the support of the British, the Vienna government cannot pull out an anti-French siege."


    Changes in concepts naturally affect political decisions. In dealing with Austria, Napoleon IV is not so concerned.


    Palace of Versailles


    After a cursory look at the documents in hand, Napoleon IV asked uncertainly: "Are you ready to restart international coal price negotiations?"


    In order to hinder the economic development of France, the British and Austrian countries led the establishment of the International Coal Export Union, which controlled the international coal trading price.


    Affected by this, the price of coal imported by France is at least 50% higher than that of Britain and Austria.


    The higher the price of energy, the higher the cost of industrial production. This directly caused many French industrial and commercial products to lose their competitiveness internationally.


    In order to disintegrate the International Coal Export Coalition, the French government and the industry and commerce industry have tried every means, exhausted means, and still have not achieved their goals.


    Even because it has mastered the energy lifeline of France, the International Coal Export Union often criticizes French industry and commerce.


    Everything has two sides. Due to the high price of energy, France took the lead in sounding the horn of energy conservation.


    For steam engines and boilers of the same power, the coal consumption of French products is usually several percentage points lower, and individual outstanding performance may also save 20% to 30%.


    Not only is the coal consumption low, the French have also created a lot of coal substitutes, such as charcoal.


    In most of the fields, French boilers and steam engine equipment can burn charcoal, and some equipment can also burn wood directly.


    Of course, black technology is not a panacea, substitutes are always only substitutes, there is still a certain gap from the original authentic.


    This has led to French industrial and commercial products, inevitably a slight flaw in quality, can only be used.


    The most typical is steel. The overall quality of steel in France is the worst, which is worse than that of the Russians.


    The Minister of Economy Elsa Yizheng said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. For the healthy development of the domestic economy, the Ministry of Economy will definitely do its utmost to bring down the price of international coal transactions.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz echoed: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will fully cooperate with the actions of the Ministry of Economy, and we have begun lobbying the British.


    Judging from the current situation, the British Coal Export Association has shown signs of compromise. As long as the British let go, we can force Belgium and the German Federation to compromise. "


    The contradiction is only because of interests. If the purpose of the establishment of the International Coal Export Union was to suppress the French economy, then now it is simply because of interests.


    In a sense, coal is also a rigid product. No matter how hard the French try to find alternatives, they still have to import large quantities.


    In this context, suppliers naturally have to raise prices in order to make huge profits.


    It is very simple to let the British relax, that is, to smash money. As long as they can make up for the little money they made in the coal export field in other ways, things will be easier to handle.


    As for the coal suppliers of Belgium and the Federal Republic of North Germany, it can only be regarded as unlucky for them. Who makes their country weak?


    Napoleon IV was lost in contemplation. It seemed to be just coal price negotiations. In fact, it was a test of the international community.


    If the plan is successful and does not cause a sharp rebound in the international community, the French government will not need to be so cautious in the coming days.


    "Now that you are all ready, let''s restart the negotiations! But pay attention to ways and means, and don''t make a big mess."


    It can be seen that the bureaucracy under Napoleon IV''s opponents was not so relieved.


    This has something to do with the French political system. The Ministry of Economy is definitely the most heavily influenced part of government in government. Officials ¡¯performance has been linked to capital from the beginning.


    If you don''t say hello in advance, these guys can act in accordance with the will of the capital and directly provoke war.


    France is not ready for war, and Napoleon IV is not floating. I don''t think that with the power of France now, we can challenge the world.


    ...


    At the headquarters of the British Coal Association in London, a group of capitalists are engaged in a heated quarrel.


    An old man with a big belly is excited and said: "Gentlemen, the opportunity to get rich is here.


    The French suggested that as long as we set aside a one-fifth of the coal price aside from the International Coal Export Union, they would reduce or exempt tariffs on some commodities.


    This exemption is not for all companies, but only for industries that are members of our Coal Association. Cheers! "


    Applause rang, and many people were immersed in the joy of getting rich. Being able to deliver goods to the French market with lower tariffs than domestic counterparts means nothing more than that.


    When someone is complacent, someone is frustrated, and not everyone can benefit.


    Small coal mine owners are the biggest victims. They have limited capital and are unable to enter multiple industries. Instead, selling high-priced coal can maximize profits.


    With some tariff reductions and exemptions, they have no goods to sell. On the contrary, the consortiums are rich in profits and can obtain greater benefits.


    As the representative of the small coal mine owner in the association, Mihailovich immediately opposed: "No! The French are Britain''s biggest enemy. Any relaxation of the suppression of France is a crime against Britain.


    The idiots of the government foolishly ran to form alliances with the French. Do we also have to compromise with the French for trivial benefits? "


    The old man smiled and said: "Mikhailovich, don''t forget that we are capitalists. We don''t have any reason to make money on the door. It is the government''s business to suppress France.


    Your worry is nothing more than damage to your own interests. In fact, you need not worry. Even if there is no other industry, everyone can cooperate!


    I believe those who are sitting here do n¡¯t mind giving you help to fill your industry vacancies.


    This is not possible, you can also choose to sell the coal mine. Rest assured, everyone will pay a good price.


    In short, we will not let you suffer. "


    Mikhailovich''s complexion changed greatly. Prior to this, although the profit of coal mines was good, the owners of small mines were all inferior mines, and the consortiums were still disdainful.


    It is different now. Controlling coal mines controls coal exports. With these shares, we can negotiate with the French, get preferential treatment on tariffs, and sell other industrial and commercial products.


    Not to mention that the British have no shortage of markets. This is impossible. In any industrial power, the market is not enough.


    The British consortium has long been greedy for the French market, but the French government knows how to do it and has played a role in tariff barriers.


    Now it''s hard to tear open a mouth, everyone naturally has to find a way to rush inside.


    As for the subsequent impact of falling coal export prices, what does this matter to them? As long as they can make money, who cares what will happen in the future?


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 Chapter 853： The fighting power of the Russian bureaucracy

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    While the French were making small moves, the Russians also set off a Central Asian war.


    Frankly speaking, March and April are not the best time to attack, but there is no way for the tsarist government to grab time.


    Austria has lost contact with the Afghan government, and the tsarist government is no better. Although it has been operating for a longer period of time, Russian bureaucrats can''t bear it!


    Not long after the war broke out, the two sides lost contact. In the eyes of the czar''s top management, they can''t be reached, and there will be no good news.


    In order to gain the initiative in war, the Russian military was forced to start the war ahead of time.


    Everything has two sides. At this time, the ice and snow melted, and the Russian army was under logistical pressure, but the Central Asian Khanate was not much better.


    Although the logistical pressure of local operations is relatively small, war broke out at this time, affecting spring cultivation.


    For agricultural countries, this is undoubtedly the most terrible. Although the countries of Central Asia are not entirely dependent on farming, and animal husbandry is also an important industry, the impact is still very large.


    There was no way, the Russian army came over, the young and the strong were forced to join the army, the labor force engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry was greatly reduced, and the reduction in agriculture and animal husbandry became inevitable.


    It may not seem obvious in the short term, but it actually affects the war potential of the three Khanates of Central Asia. In a sense, the Russians have already locked the victory ahead of time.


    However, this was not considered by Admiral Oginets, and he did not regard the Central Asian countries as opponents from beginning to end.


    Initiating an offensive is a quick battle, in order to push the frontline to the Afghan region as soon as possible and fight the British.


    Against this background, it is naturally meaningless to the long-term strategic advantages of the Central Asian countries.


    "Generating electricity urges the country to speed them up, and if we continue this for up to half a month, we can only stop the attack."


    With the outbreak of war, the chaotic logistics management of the Russian army was gradually exposed.


    As the supreme commander of Central Asia, Admiral Oginets needs logistic materials, which must also be coordinated domestically.


    There is no problem in the peaceful years. The unified deployment of strategic materials by the government can effectively balance the military.


    The war years seemed outdated. If the bureaucracy of the Tsarist government gave power, the problem was not serious, and the delay was at most a day or two.


    It is not unacceptable for a big country to sacrifice a little efficiency.


    Regrettably, the bureaucracy of the Tsarist government is constantly degenerating. The reformists who promoted the progress of the country in the era of Alexander II have now become corrupted conservatives.


    Alexander III was not the master of decisive action, and the system of the Russian Empire was imperfect, and it was inevitable that the bureaucracy was inadequate.


    The middle-aged military officer in charge of logistics replied: "Your Excellency Commander, we have sent the telegram five times. Except for the previous two replies, all the others behind are silent.


    If nothing goes wrong, our telegram will face the same ending. Perhaps these telegrams cannot reach the logistics minister. "


    The interception of front-line telegrams is unlikely to happen in other countries, but it is normal to happen in the Russian Empire.


    The slow transportation of logistical materials does not necessarily mean that the Russian Empire has no capacity. It is more likely that the capacity originally belonged to the military was occupied.


    The intensity of the Central Asian War is not very strong, and some materials are also stored on the front line. Materials such as food and tents are readily available.


    Ammunition, medicine, and military supplies that are not suitable for long-term storage are really needed for domestic transportation.


    The requirements for capacity are not very large, because of the muddy road relationship, there may be a delay, but it is still barely affordable.


    Before launching the offensive, the Russian military had already calculated it. If it is determined at the outset that the logistics are in short supply, then no matter how Admiral Odinets will not launch an attack so early.


    After hearing the news, Admiral Oginets had a terrible complexion. It was not that he hadn''t fought a war, nor that he had never seen a pitman, but it was the first time such a pitman was encountered.


    Perhaps it has something to do with luck. In the first Russian-Russian war, Auchinets failed to catch up.


    During the Second Russian-Russian War, the troops he served moved forward along the Russian-Austrian border. The logistics materials were purchased nearby, and the quartermaster would delay the most by a day or two.


    Not to mention the Third Near East War, Austria is responsible for the supply of logistics supplies, and it is sufficient to send someone to receive it, without even worrying about it.


    Good luck was finally used up, fighting in Central Asia, the logistics supply all depended on the domestic, General Adkinets finally learned the power of the bureaucrats.


    "Why not report such an important thing in advance?"


    The domestic bureaucracy is powerful, and the frontline bureaucracy is not successful. The logistics department did not reply three times. Such important things can be concealed from him as a commander, and I think I was drunk.


    The questioned middle-aged military officer replied anxiously: "We thought the logistics department was only busy on business, and forgot to reply for a while, but did not expect ..."


    Waiting for the middle-aged officer to continue to explain, Admiral Oginets went viral and threw the cup in front of him straight away.


    "What do you think, what do you think you want, and what do you want my commander to do?


    Could it be that you think that your own organization is in the logistics department, and my commander can''t control you?


    Or do you think that the military laws of the Russian Empire are not strict and want to give it a try? "


    A series of questions directly frightened the middle-aged military officer, and for a time did not know how to answer.


    Frankly speaking, they are the airbags sandwiched between the logistics department and the frontline command.


    It is organized in the logistics department, and the promotion is returned to domestic responsibility. Naturally, it does not offend the lords in the rear. The key is that they are also controlled by the front command.


    For the middle and lower-level officers, the logistics department is certainly a powerful government, but for Admiral Oginets, they are only subordinate departments of the General Command.


    Admiral Oginets may have no way to decide their promotion, but they can decide their life and death.


    The corruption of the Russian Empire is notorious, not to mention the management of logistics, it is definitely the hardest hit by corruption.


    No one will pursue it, then nothing will happen. If someone uncovers the lid, they still have to be held accountable.


    This is the battlefield. As long as the evidence is available, Admiral Odinets can execute any bureaucrat on the charges of corrupt military needs at any time.


    "His Commander, I ... I ..."


    Not waiting for the middle-aged officer to explain, Oginets waved his hand: "Okay, Kratzvalli. I know you all have hardships and can''t be the master of the country.


    But remember, it is on the battlefield now, no matter anyone or anything has to give way to the war, I believe you can understand what I mean.


    No matter what method you use, I have to guarantee the supply of logistics materials. Whoever drags me behind, I need his head.


    This sentence, you can bring to the gang of lords in China. Once there is a shortage of supplies on the battlefield, or if there is a problem with supplies, I will go back to my Majesty the Tsar for comment.


    I believe that the great Tsar His Majesty will surely be able to perceive clearly, catch the British collusion in the government, and deliberately delay the combat process. "


    Murder cannot solve the problem, and Kratzvalli is not the one who caused it.


    Auginets was not an idealist, and did not want to wipe out the moths in the tsarist government, as long as these people did not disturb themselves.


    There are too many Russian bureaucrats like Kratzvalli. If you kill one, there will be another.


    It may even cause the enemies of the logistics department to kill him because of the murder, and deliberately trouble him.


    This kind of thing is not unprecedented. Admiral Oginets didn''t want to try it. After striking it again, he decisively chose to accept it.


    As for the right to distribute logistics materials, the military is responsible for coordinating the supply of materials.


    He is in charge of the soldiers and manages the food. Unless the Tsar personally went to rein in the soldiers, it would be uneasy to let anyone go to the country.


    The most basic power checks and balances are common throughout the world. If you want to break the rules, you are breaking taboos. Admiral Oginets is politically minded and will naturally not jump.


    Admiral Auginets ¡¯s ¡°knockdown¡± fell into Kratzvalli ¡¯s eyes, which was a crit that was even more terrifying than the demon.


    Once the accusation of "collusion of the British" is confirmed, there is one in the logistics department, so it is absolutely necessary to collect lunch.


    Not only is it bad for oneself, even the family behind is going to die.


    No matter what aristocracy is or not, from the beginning of the Alexander II reform, the Russian Empire has no tradition of not killing the aristocracy.


    Corruption and taking bribes in ordinary times, it doesn''t matter if Fan is a little wrong. Anyway, everyone is the same, the law does not blame the public.


    But colluding with the British is treason. When dealing with traitors, when did the tsarist government soften.


    Seeing Auginets ¡¯s eyes turned, Kratzvalli quickly assured: "My Excellency Commander, please rest assured. I must urge the country to ship the materials as soon as possible."


    ...


    The logistics headquarters of the Russian Army in St. Petersburg, Minister Argent on duty, was bored watching the newspaper to pass the time.


    Suddenly a middle-aged man hurried in with a telegram.


    Argent said dissatisfiedly: "What''s the matter, Passel?"


    Passel smiled bitterly: "Your Excellency, if you are not in a hurry now, you will have a big deal if you slow down.


    This was a telegram from the front line. The guy in Auginets warned us that if the logistics could not be delivered in time, he would charge our Majesty the Tsar with us for colluding with the British. "


    Argent''s face changed greatly, and he scolded: "How is this reasonable, how can the logistics department be threatened by him.


    Passel, you''re too much fuss. Since Auginets is about to sue, let him go to court.


    How could His Majesty believe this ridiculous crime? Order the transportation team to make an excuse to delay the time deliberately, I think what he can do! "


    Threat is second, and Argent is more afraid of learning from others. If he accepts the threat of Oginets, the future Russian generals will follow suit, isn''t the logistics department to be slain?


    Passel shook his head: "My Excellency, this is probably not going to work. Oginets dare to threaten us, I am afraid that we have some evidence in hand.


    According to the Kratzvalli Telegraph, the matter of using our military to transport materials to the capitalists has been exposed.


    If Auchinets uncovers this lid, he will bite us at colluding with the British and deliberately delaying the delivery of strategic supplies, and the country will inevitably carry out rigorous investigations.


    It will be hard to tell what will happen at that time. "


    After hearing this explanation, Argent immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.


    Once proven, the logistics department deliberately delayed the delivery of strategic materials. Whether they collude with the British does not need evidence, but the Czar has the final say.


    Given the importance of this war, Argent had reason to believe that Alexander III would use their heads to deter bureaucrats in the country.


    Similar things have already happened in the Russo-Prussian War. At that time, the top level of the logistics department was pulled out by Alexander II and hit the target.


    The teacher who never forgets the past, and after learning from the past, the bureaucrats of the logistics department already knew what could not be done.


    After the response came, Argent immediately took the opportunity to say: "What would it cost, immediately start to organize the transportation, and transport the materials to the front line as soon as possible, and don''t leave Auchenets with a complaint."


    In short, as long as the logistics supplies arrived on the front line on time. Then the issue of borrowing troops to pull goods to the capitalists is a trivial matter.


    Even if someone reveals it, the logistics department is enough to deal with it, and it will not attract the attention of the tsarist government at all.


    On the contrary, the consequences are serious.


    Passel said: "Your Excellency, it''s not that we don''t want to hurry, the problem is that all the military ranks have been borrowed.


    If you repent now, you have to go to offend more people. It is important to know that those capitalists are not without foundation, and there are too many big figures involved behind them. "


    This is a practical problem. Even if ordinary capitalists are rich again, they have no courage to use military forces to transport their goods during the war.


    Russian bureaucrats are not so good in morality, turning their heads off to recognize their goods and hacking them directly, only in pediatrics.


    If you meet a ruthless person, they will buckle you a hat that embezzled the military ranks, and directly copy the house to destroy the door.


    Those who dare to pay the bribe of the logistics department and use the military to transport the goods are all standing behind them, able to resist this risk.


    Argent, who has recovered, sneered: "It''s enough to inform them. To resent, let them resent Oginets!"


    Don''t be afraid to offend people, this kind of thing is already invisible. If it''s really troubled, we will surely be finished, how can these people be good? "


    ...


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 Chapter 854： Stray truck

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    The above can not care, not the people below do not care. The high weight of Argentine is itself a member of the powerful class. Even if it is an offense, everyone can''t help him.


    The following people will not work, don''t think that it is the high-level that collects the money and benefits, in fact, most of the gray transactions are done by the people below.


    Argent, the logistics minister, was not cheap enough to pay for the freight of a few trains, so he went off in person.


    Anyway, the younger brother received the benefits, and the boss''s share was indispensable. The transaction can continue because everyone is on the same boat.


    ...


    Brittany McLean''s recent mentality collapsed a bit, and the goods shipped to Moscow were unloaded in Samara.


    Well, he admits that the delivery of military supplies on the front line is indeed important. This railway was also requisitioned by the military early, but how can it not stop everyone from making money?


    Know that time is money and money is life. Although the business of the Russian Empire mainly depends on the back office, Brittany is not short of back offices.


    However, in business talk, the goods are now unloaded, and if there is no new train to deliver the goods, the final delivery cannot be made on time.


    "Executor, I need a reasonable explanation, why did I unload my products?


    Do you know how much money we have to lose every day?


    Who will bear this loss?


    Don''t forget, you have already received the money. Suddenly breaching the contract now, is this that I think Brittany is bullying?


    Or do you think that Marquis Christanval has retreated, and now that people are drinking tea, they can let you play with it? "


    Looking at Brittany, who was angry, the director of Ekhil was also helpless.


    He didn''t want to suddenly breach the contract, but there was no way. A death order was issued. The frontline supplies must be guaranteed. If the task is not completed, not only will the official lose his job, he may lose his head.


    "Mr. Brittany, I''m very sorry. The death order was issued above. It is necessary to ensure that the front-line materials are delivered to the front line on time. Now all vehicles have been sent.


    Wait half a month for your goods! When the time comes, I will give you priority to arrange the train skin. "


    This explanation is obviously not satisfactory to Brittany, even if it is delayed to pay liquidated damages.


    Although Samara is an important transportation route, it does not mean that there are enough storage warehouses in the local area, not to mention that all materials can be stored.


    Stacked in the open for half a month, if God does not give face, this batch of agricultural products can be used as fertilizer.


    Even if the weather is good every day, half a month is enough for potatoes and corn to sprout, and then it can only be sold to the bottom workers.


    "Director Ekshire, are you kidding me? What are the shipments, and you don''t know. If I can wait for half a month, what am I going to do with you?"


    Anyway, you can figure it out, if you think Marquis Christanval is bullying, just leave it alone! "


    What Brittany wants is not an explanation, but a problem to be solved. He knew very well what the Russian bureaucracy was, and he wanted to either throw money or take the backstage to exert pressure.


    The money has been smashed, Brittany is not the wrongdoer, and will not repeat the payment to break the rules, then he can only move out of the background and put pressure on him.


    Ekhil''s face changed greatly, even if he knew that Brittany was only pulling the flag of Tiger Pillar, at this moment the chance of Marquis Christanval participating in such things was very low.


    But not blending now does not mean not retaliating in the future, after all, it has moved people''s money bags.


    The Marquis of Christanval retired, but after all he was the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the network of connections in the government should not be underestimated.


    Perhaps the top management can withstand it, but the small chief, Ekhil, can''t stand it.


    "Mr. Brittany, tell you the truth, no one can come forward on this matter.


    Admiral Auginets issued a warning to the logistics department. If it is not guaranteed that the logistics materials will arrive on time, we will accuse our emperor Tsar of embezzlement.


    Once the matter was uncovered, our logistics department, including you businessmen, even the Marquis of Cristina Vale could not run away.


    Whether money matters or life matters, you weigh it yourself! Looking at the face of Marquis Christanval, we can return the freight.


    But you took the money back, and everyone will go aside in the future, and the logistics department will never work with you again. "


    After the showdown, it was Brittany''s turn to have a headache. The problem now is not that Ekhil does not do anything when collecting money, but is afraid to do it.


    According to Brittany''s knowledge of the vampire Ixhir, money is his life. As long as the money is enough, anything can be done.


    Originally thinking that he just wanted to sit on the floor and take the opportunity to extort a sum of money, did not expect that the problem had involved high-level struggle.


    If the money were to be returned, both sides would tear their faces. Wherever civil wars and official struggles are applicable, even if there are backers behind them, Brittany still counsels.


    After hesitating for a while, Brittany said slowly: "Mr. Ekshire, can''t we think of a way? To guarantee the transportation of materials on the front line, these trains are not bad.


    To hurry, you can recruit more civilians and use more animal power, which can always be done.


    To know this batch of goods, I really can''t afford it. To tell you the truth, the agricultural products are only on the surface, and there are still some ...


    The higher the value of the commodity, the more troublesome things are, and Ikhir has a headache. If it is only agricultural products, even if a part is broken, the loss is very limited.


    But there are still a lot of special "drugs" in it, and the situation is different. This kind of business is obviously not what Brittany can do. There must be a bunch of big men waiting to share the money.


    After breaking the financial path of these people, there will definitely be revenge afterwards, and Ixhir as the party may be reduced to a punching bag.


    After hesitating for a while, Ekhil frowned and said, "Fine, Brittany. Don''t think about the military.


    Now the military is staring at it. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong halfway through, we will all be finished, including the people behind you, too.


    If it is really in a hurry, I can transfer a part of your husband and carriage to you, and you can take care of the rest.


    By the way, not long ago we imported a batch of large trucks from Austria, and we can lend you if you want.


    However, these costs must be calculated separately. If you have not informed you beforehand, the freight for special medicines and agricultural products may be different. "


    Knowing that this is the bottom line, Brittany did not continue to expect the military ranks. He did not want to blend in the battle between the logistics department and the military. If he was not careful, it would really crush the bones.


    "Yes, but you must help coordinate the place and let them help repair the road, otherwise the truck will not run."


    Ekhil nodded: "Relax, the road has already been dispatched to repair. As long as you don''t copy the trail, most sections of the car will be able to pass."


    The majority of road sections are passable, which also means that some sections are impassable. However, this is not a problem that Ekshire is worried about, and it can be calculated one by one.


    If the car can''t pass, you can get on the carriage. If you can''t leave the carriage, you can go to the manpower. Anyway, the logistics system of the Russian Empire is constructed like this.


    In fact, the logistics department would not have purchased the military value of the truck unless a high-level Czar government inspected Austria.


    It is not that these trucks are not easy to use, mainly because they are not suitable for the Russian Empire.


    Not to mention traffic rubbish, and even more troublesome is the difficulty of maintenance in the later period, not to mention the import of spare parts, even the workers who repair the car must be hired externally.


    If all of these can be overcome, then severe winter will be terrible.


    When the temperature is minus a few degrees or more than ten degrees, the engine can be barely ignited by heating from the outside; when it is minus thirty or forty degrees, the parking must be insulated, otherwise there will be a certain chance that the engine will be scrapped.


    In terms of this performance, it is still a frost-resistant car specially produced for the Russians in Austria. If the ordinary truck encounters Russian winter, it will take a break.


    ...


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 Chapter 855： Rampant

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    On the battlefield in Afghanistan, after a series of hard battles, the British army successfully defeated the main force of the Afghan government army.


    On July 16, 1888, after paying more than 3,000 casualties, the British army successfully conquered Kabul, and the remaining Afghan government was forced to withdraw to the Hinduku Mountains.


    This great victory was finally won. The British did not hide, and the London government issued an announcement to the outside world for the first time.


    Watching the British show off their record, Franz was also a bit worried. This ending was too unexpected. The Afghan government did not hold on for half a year.


    The British occupied Kabul, and the Russians were still fighting against the Central Asian Khanate. Once the British had penetrated Afghanistan and were directly connected with the Central Asian Khanate, the war behind the Russians would be difficult to fight.


    This is completely different from the plan in advance. Originally, Franz also wanted to spend more time in Afghanistan to allow the Russians to push the line to British India all the way to stimulate the British.


    Without being stimulated, the London government will most likely not be ruthless and the Russians will die, and it is very likely that they will take over when they occupy the Afghan area.


    As for the three Khanates of Central Asia, most of them can be saved, but if they cannot be saved, it is not impossible to sell them and compromise with the Russians.


    Perhaps in the coming years, the Afghan region will become a heavy burden for the British, but the Russians have not been greatly weakened.


    This aggressive ally of the Russian Empire should not be too strong, or it will make people sleepless.


    After rubbing his forehead, Franz said helplessly: "The Russian war loan is approved. Now the tsarist government needs our support."


    There is no way to influence the British government, but to encourage the tsarist government. Now we can only hope that the bears are greedy and will die for the Indians and the British.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, it is too inappropriate to release goodwill at this time.


    For Russians to obtain war loans, it is better to go through formal procedures and let them take out mortgages.


    Lest people find out that we want to provoke the Anglo-Russian War and cause unnecessary trouble. "


    Politics needs to be framed. Austria wants to provoke the Anglo-Russian war to be true, but to think about it, it is impossible.


    From the beginning, the Vienna government has positioned itself as: not interested in the war in Central Asia and forced by the Russian-Austrian alliance to support the Russians.


    Cheer for the Russians, it is out of the same enemy, absolutely no meaning.


    Believe it or not, the Vienna government believed it anyway.


    "Ok!"


    Franz nodded his approval. Austria is really not suitable for doing too much.


    But nothing can be done, and it is impossible to let the situation develop on its own, and Austria''s strategic goals cannot be achieved.


    Prime Minister Karl: "Both the governments of the UK and Russia are not fools. It has become impossible for us to start from the top to achieve our strategic objectives at this stage in the development of the situation.


    Perhaps now we should change our mindset. To intensify the contradiction between the two countries does not necessarily require the consent of the two governments.


    With the development of the war situation, the border between Britain and Russia is sooner or later. Once the two sides have no buffer, it is much easier to create conflicts.


    Until the war, the British have only invested in five Indian colonial divisions and a small number of local troops. The combat effectiveness of these troops is very limited.


    It is okay to deal with the Afghan government, it is impossible to deter the Russians. All we have to do is push in secret and let the Russian militants start. "


    After listening to the Prime Minister''s explanation, Franz suddenly found himself in a misunderstanding. In this era of weak meat and strong food, everything has to use "strength" to speak.


    The British seem to have the upper hand, but the Indian colonial division really can''t hold the ground. Not only can it not deter the Russians, but it may also inspire Russian ambitions.


    If you want to change this, it is not impossible to expand the army immediately, and draw hundreds of thousands of regular troops from the homeland to confront the Russians.


    It seems that it is not difficult to operate, but the problem is that it also costs money to expand the army.


    This is not a one-time expense, but a long-term expense. As long as the Russian Empire does not die, Britain must deploy heavy troops in the Afghan region.


    Affected by this, Britain is no longer a pure sea power country, and it must also develop land rights. Although this "land" is not local, India''s importance is even worse than that of the mainland.


    The Army occupies a large amount of military expenses. If it goes on, it will inevitably affect the development of the Royal Navy.


    Not only these problems, Franz thought of more. It seemed that the British occupied Kabul, but the resistance of the Afghans did not stop.


    In the short term, it is not clear that the British occupation of the territory is not large. After occupying the entire Afghanistan, whether these Indian divisions can maintain local order is a problem.


    Seeing a chaotic Afghanistan, the Russians have no reason not to be tempted?


    As long as the Russians started, the British government should not be allowed to fight. It''s a big deal to be a gold prince, throwing money to make Britain and Russia pk.


    Spending a sum of money now weakens both competitors; it is better than spending more money in the future and playing the game in person.


    "The Prime Minister is right. We really need to change our minds and take the lower line. Provoking the British-Russian conflict is the responsibility of the intelligence department.


    The Ministry of Finance is prepared to start with. In addition to the current 50 million Aegis war loan, the Russians will be prepared with 300 million Aegis funds in the next three years. This time we will support the Russians in their fight. "


    Not all the money is paid by Austria, and most of the cost of the war must be solved by the tsarist government.


    For example: the most common food, there are many in the warehouse of the tsarist government, just shipped it.


    Relatively speaking, gray animals are still very cost-effective, as long as the problem of eating is solved, each person can go to the battlefield with a rifle.


    The self-financing of the tsarist government, together with this huge sum of money from Austria, has been enough for the hundreds of thousands of Russian troops to fight for years.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "It is not only the Central Asian battlefield that needs attention, the European continent is now at a critical moment of change.


    Since the alliance between Britain and France, the French have become more and more rampant. Just last week, the French government bought the British Coal Association.


    The British Coal Association has departed from the International Coal Export Coalition and has taken the lead in reducing the price of coal exported to France by 20%, which is comparable to the average price of coal exports on the international market.


    The French are now putting pressure on Belgium and the Federal Republic of North Germany to increase the total amount of coal they export to France by 30%, and to reduce prices by 69%.


    This price is not only much lower than the international coal price, but even lower than the coal price of several European coal-producing countries.


    Coupled with various costs, some coal mines that are difficult to mine may be directly in a state of loss. "


    In fact, the average price of international coal exports was only raised because of the sanctions imposed by the International Coal Export Union on the French.


    Without calculating the freight, it is about 20% higher than the average coal price in Austria, while the price of coal purchased in France is about 50% higher.


    The export price is so high, plus all kinds of miscellaneous expenses, and finally in the hands of the buyer, the price may be more than half.


    Coal is a just-needed product, because the British-Austrian team led the action, the French were unable to fight before.


    After the British-French alliance, the siege was broken and the international situation improved, and the French government couldn''t help it.


    After buying up the British, he used his own fists to bully Belgium and the Commonwealth of North Germany.


    As for Austria, another coal export coalition, its share in the international coal export market is so small that it is directly ignored by the French.


    Although there is no calculator, Franz also knows that the French aim to break the embarrassing situation of high domestic energy prices, so that the trial of European countries can only be followed.


    Despite the lack of a calculator, Franz quickly concluded that the average retail price of finished coal in Austria was 1, and the previous purchase price in France was 1.5.


    1.5 * £¨1-0.69£© = 0.465


    The French just want to buy it at 46.5% of the retail price, accounting for the miscellaneous taxes, freight, wholesale and retail profits. This price has reached the hands of French companies and can basically achieve the same price as Austria.


    This is only equal to Austria. In fact, Britain, a major coal-producing country, has a lower average domestic coal price, about three to five percentage points lower.


    From these data, it can be seen that French industrial and commercial products are not competitive, and there is no reason.


    The profits of the coal industry are not false, but there is no such thing as profits. Domestic suppliers cannot get such a low price.


    According to the pricing currently given by the French, unless Belgium and the Federal Republic of North Germany waive all taxes on coal production companies, most companies will fall into losses.


    The French want no problem in reducing energy costs, but the problem now is that the French government wants Belgium and the German Federation to pay for them.


    Prime Minister Carl said in surprise: "The French are crazy, how can the price be accepted by Belgium and North Germany?


    Even if the governments of the two countries were forced to accept the French military threat, I am afraid the capitalists will not agree. "


    It is not "I''m afraid" but I will definitely not agree. This year, capital has begun to be internationalized. Taking coal mines in the Rhineland region as an example, a large part of mines have fallen into the hands of British and Austrian capitals.


    How can these capitalists accept such a price that harms their own interests?


    The big deal is not to do business with the French, and you are not afraid if you have a foreign investment background. In the end, those who are really affected are probably those without background ...


    Franz nodded: "If you want to make it dead, you must make it crazy. If the French are so rampant, it is also a good thing for us.


    These conditions have exceeded the bottom line of Belgium and North Germany, and it is impossible for the two countries to agree.


    If the French dare to use force, Belgium and the North German Confederation will fall back to us. I do n¡¯t mind sending troops to fight for their allies.


    But the French are not that stupid. They are not ready for war. It is not good for them to flip their faces now. This is probably just a temptation for them.


    The current opening of the lion is just to test the bottom line of the two countries and lower the expectations of the two countries.


    If nothing unexpected happens, in the following negotiations, the French will release a little kindness, and the two countries will choose to compromise. "


    This is the helplessness of the small country, the sorrow of the weak ...


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    There is no accident. As a responsible big country, Austria will naturally provide security protection for Belgium and North Germany.


    On August 1, 1888, Franz issued the "Report to the People of Europe", which clearly stated that Austria will be committed to maintaining the balance and stability of the European continent and resolutely fighting against the evil forces that undermine the European order.


    As for whether the two governments dare to believe, this is not known. However, this announcement still has positive significance, and has won wide support from public opinion.


    Obtained the promise of Austria, the two countries also had a sense of confidence at the negotiating table.


    There is really only a trace, because the two countries that suffered the most losses from the outbreak of the war, no one knows who wins or loses in the two countries, and they are the losers anyway.


    The fact that the governments of the two countries can be rational does not mean that the people will also be rational. After receiving affirmative responses from Austria, a massive anti-French movement broke out between the two peoples.


    In Brussels, the people who have demonstrations have blocked the streets. Even in the deep palace, Leopold II can clearly hear the protests of the people.


    There is no doubt that all require the government to be tough on the law. Nationalism has risen, and the conditions proposed by the French deeply stimulated everyone''s self-esteem.


    Prime Minister August: "Your Majesty, now we can''t give in any more. The French will never die, this is just the beginning.


    Blind concessions not only do not solve the problem, but also make the French think that we are weak and can be bullied and even more deserved. "


    Obviously, Austria ¡¯s clear position and the support of mainstream European public opinion have affected the Belgian government.


    Augustus, the consistently well-respected Prime Minister, was also agitated by the French''s unreasonable demands and turned to support toughness.


    Leopold II nodded, and he thought hard, but he had no idea!


    Belgium and Austria have a close agreement, but the outbreak of war will take time before the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements. In the early stage, they still have to bear it first. The possibility of the battlefield in Belgium is as high as 99.99% ...


    In case the Austrian counseled, or even a few days late, Belgium would cease to exist. Leopold II had no confidence in blocking the French invasion.


    It cannot be stopped militarily, nor can it be retreated politically and economically.


    If you look at the people gathered outside, you will know that if you really agree to the unreasonable demands of the French, the country will explode first.


    Not to mention economically, the Belgian government is waiting for bankruptcy if it loses such a large sum of money!


    Leopold II asked: "How is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicating with the Germans? Do they agree to advance and retreat with us?"


    Foreign Minister Jule shook his head and sneered: "The Germans are busy communicating with the British, hoping that the London government will interfere with the French''s actions."


    Leopold II asked in a very surprised way: "Did they have a long brain?


    To interfere with others has already expressed its position, and it is whimsical to expect the British to intervene at this time! "


    Unsurprisingly, Leopold II was surprised and knew with his knees that Britain and France had just formed an alliance. However, at this point in time, the British government would not turn over for them and their most important allies.


    Even Austria, which is most likely to interfere, has only made its position clear and has not directly intervened in this negotiation.


    In Leopold II''s view, instead of continuing to struggle with the British, it is better to take the opportunity to promote the alliance of the three countries of Bideau, and jointly curb the expansion of the French.


    Foreign Minister Juul explained: "It may be that the British gave Hanover what promise, and George I has always rejected the closeness with Austria.


    However, other states in the German region are communicating with Austria, and Grand Duke Baden will also visit Vienna in the near future, which may have something to do with this incident. "


    Not to mention that the Federal Republic of North Germany is scattered, but on the issue of safeguarding national interests, everyone''s goals are still the same.


    The British withdrew from the International Coal Export Coalition and continued to maintain high coal prices against France. However, it is even more impossible to sign a low-cost coal treaty with the French.


    In a sense, the approach of the Federal Republic of North Germany is in its own best interests. As the central Hanover embraces the thighs of the British, the small states in the country seek the support of Austria.


    If you do n¡¯t look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, even if the negotiation fails, the French ca n¡¯t risk it.


    Only in this way, Belgium suffered. The relationship between the North German Commonwealth and the British Olympics is simply not comparable.


    This year there is no shortage of men who squander blood for the nation. Once the French invade North Germany, no matter whether the Austrian government is willing to participate in the war, domestic nationalists will push Austria onto the battlefield.


    Even if the central government does not want to fight, the defenders on the border will engage themselves. Anyone who dares to block can not get along with the public opinion.


    Although Britain does not necessarily turn face to face with the French, Queen Victoria''s face will be wonderful.


    Even if you don''t turn your face on the bright side and secretly engage in a little action against the French, it will still happen.


    Belgium does not have this treatment. Although the relationship between Britain and Belgium is good, it is only good. The two countries are not allies with military obligations.


    Because of its volume, Belgium is not very important to Britain. Of course, the French annexed Belgium, and the British did not want to see it.


    But it was just a beating, which was not within the scope of British interference.


    Not to mention Austria, from the moment of independence from the Holy Roman Empire, Belgium is no longer its own.


    Although the two countries have signed a secret contract, it does not mean that they will not be sold. The French want to annex Belgium, and Austria will definitely fulfill its obligations.


    If only beat them, Austria will not be sure whether to fight against the French.


    In fact, Leopold II is now most worried about not being annexed by the French.


    It is very hateful to annex a country on the European continent. The French did not dare to risk the world without the acquiescence of the great power.


    The current military threat is to beat you up and change the government. For the ruler, this is similar to the demise of the country.


    After hesitating for a long time, Leopold II said slowly: "First appease the people outside and tell them that the government will never accept the unreasonable demands of the French.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to negotiate with the French, and coal export prices can fall, but they cannot be lower than the international average export prices. "


    No matter how threatening the French are, Leopold II still has the responsibility of a monarch, and he first chose to appease the people of the country.


    After the appearance of the two alliances, the smell of gunpowder on the European continent became stronger and stronger, and Leopold II was not unaware.


    It is a pity that Belgium is only a small country, and it has not become a tide-making capital. Even the conflicting North German Federation is much better than them.


    ...


    In Paris, looking at Franz ¡¯s "Book to the European People", Napoleon IV looked ashamed.


    It was a temptation. Austria didn''t think that it had just started.


    The support of major powers and the lack of support of major powers are two distinct concepts. There is no doubt that at this time it is impossible to allow the two countries to accept the conditions.


    "Humph!"


    With a cold drink, Napoleon IV threw away half of the "Report to the European People" and cursed: "The **** Habsburg dynasty is really full of ghosts. You are everywhere!"


    The French and Habsburg dynasties have been dying for European hegemony for hundreds of years, and the grievances between the Bonaparte and Habsburg dynasties also permeated the war against France.


    In recent decades, although the situation has eased, the conflict between the two countries has not decreased, but has been increasing.


    It''s just that in order not to cheapen other countries, the two governments subconsciously conceal the contradictions and conflicts on the bright side, and secretly the two sides have no idea how many times they have recruited.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin comforted: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry about this trivial matter.


    Although we did not allow the two countries to accept our conditions, the bottom line of each country was still tested by us.


    Even Austria, which looks the toughest, is also just a shout. If they really want to take the lead for the two countries, they will directly participate in the negotiations.


    In this way, it seems to support the two countries, but in fact it is limited to spiritual support.


    No substantive action has been taken, and it is really necessary for them to fight against us for the two countries. "


    In a sense, Napoleon IV really did not need to be angry, and the results now are much better than expected.


    Without Franz''s disgusting "The Book of European People", it would be perfect.


    Napoleon IV sneered: "What about that, the bottom line of European countries is indeed very low, but what we have to do still challenges their bottom line.


    The three countries of Britain, Russia, Austria and Austria do not want us to make up for the shortcomings, even our good allies, haven''t we warned us? "


    To the outside world, among the big powers, only Austria has publicly expressed its support for the two countries and condemned the actions of the French government.


    But in secret, Britain and Russia also expressed their dissatisfaction with the French government.


    Perhaps this secret warning is not very strong, but for the French government, it is still an invisible pressure.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burkin: "Anyway, this is a good start.


    Although European countries still exclude us, they are no longer united and have their own small calculations.


    On the issue of besieging us, the three major powers of Britain, Russia and Austria have already diverged. If it is not limited by geographical location, I am afraid that Austria will not be so active.


    The spirits of the governments of the two countries have been beaten down by us. In the following negotiations, as long as we make a slight concession, the two governments should accept it.


    The decline in coal costs will definitely promote the domestic industry and economy. It is not far from the new prosperity. "


    ...


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 Chapter 857： Counterproductive

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    The turbulent international situation has not affected Austria''s Near East development plan. Ironing still needs to be hard, or the opportunity will come to the door, and you can''t grasp it.


    The development plan for the Near East began in 1884, and four years have passed.


    For four years, a country can only be regarded as an episode; for a place, it can change dramatically.


    Compared with the depression that just experienced war four years ago, today''s Near East has become a large construction site.


    Railroads are advancing like dragons; small towns are rising from the ground; the old city is still being demolished, and the new city has begun to build.


    In just four years, Austria immigrated to the Near East with more than three million people, controlling most of the region.


    "The development plan of the Near East is still too slow. At the current rate, it may not be completed in ten years.


    The international situation is becoming increasingly tense, and the possibility of war breaking out in Europe is increasing. We do not have enough time to wait. The government must find ways to accelerate the development of the Near East. "


    From the outside, the Near East is advancing at an alarming speed, but it is still too slow to fall into Franz''s eyes.


    Four years later, the Near East is still a large construction site. In addition to the establishment of a number of small towns, slightly larger projects are in progress.


    Originally planned to complete the development and reconstruction of the Near East within ten years, reality told Franz that it could not be done at all.


    Prime Minister Carl was shocked and said: "Your Majesty, our development in the Near East is already very fast. If we speed up blindly, a series of problems will appear later."


    It is not impossible to speed up the progress, but it is already difficult to speed up again while ensuring the quality of the project.


    After all, there are few construction machinery and equipment this year, all relying on manpower to carry it on their shoulders. What restricts the rapid completion of the Near East development plan is not that the Austrian government does not work hard, but that social productivity cannot keep up.


    Franz didn''t study engineering machinery, and he couldn''t help at all on this issue. Even if it is able to draw a device picture of later generations, it is only an appearance picture, and what it looks like inside is completely unknown.


    It is simply not realistic to imitate engineering equipment based on the outline drawing. Many mechanical equipments involve a lot of basic scientific knowledge, and they cannot be created before they can keep up.


    Franz shook his head: "The international situation is changing and time is not waiting. The short-term development plan for the Near East cannot be completed in a short period of time, then the projects are graded and priority is given to important projects.


    For example: roads, bridges, stations and other projects should be ranked first; it does not matter that the new city construction project is later. "


    Franz admitted that he was in a hurry, but his instinct told him that the situation in Europe was not far away.


    He did not know how to spread the railway network before the outbreak of the war to lay the foundation for the homeland to connect to Africa.


    Prime Minister Carl reminded: "Your Majesty, after we issued the warning, the French have made concessions, and now the three countries of Fabid have entered the negotiating table.


    Judging from the current situation in Europe, the French are not ready for war, and the possibility of war breaking out on the European continent is still very small.


    Our development plan for the Near East is a whole, and each project is complementary to each other.


    Slowing down the construction of cities along the way, and accelerating the construction of railways, in the future for a long period of time, railway operations will fall into a serious loss, which is very economically uneconomical. "


    The European War cannot be fought for a while. This is not the opinion of Prime Minister Karl. Most people in the Austrian government think so. It can even be said that 99% of Europeans hold this view.


    There is only a little friction between Fabid and the French practice is at most political blackmail under military threat.


    The greatest risk of war also comes from the confrontation between the two alliances. However, the relationship between the two alliances is only deteriorating between Britain and Russia.


    Franz shook his head: "If you lose money, let''s lose money. Anyway, we have never expected the railways in the Near East to make money. Completion in advance is nothing more than a little loss.


    In order to obtain strategic initiative, we can still afford this price. "


    No matter how important the economic account is, it cannot compare with national strategic security. The railway runs through the Near East, which means that Austria has a strategic advantage over France.


    Of course, this is built on the background of the continued European war. If the victory is defeated at the beginning, this plan will not matter.


    Sometimes Franz is thinking about whether to follow Prussia, to start with the first one, and beat the French by surprise.


    After considering only the UK and Russia, Franz decisively gave up this attractive plan. If you succeed, your income is limited. If you lose, you will lose your pants.


    Failure to provoke war does not mean that Franz did nothing. The French dared to propose overlord clauses to the two countries, but it was actually indulged by Austria.


    It seems that the French have taken advantage of it, but they also pushed themselves to the opposite of European countries.


    What everyone said on the bright side did nothing with weakness, but the subconsciously "French threat theory" has come to mind in many people.


    Do n¡¯t expect everyone to be rational. With this ¡°subconscious mind¡±, if the French-Austrian War broke out, everyone would tend to Austria when they stood in line.


    ...


    On November 24, 1888, after a series of bargaining, the three countries signed a "Coal Export Agreement" in Paris.


    There is no accident. The French government has won a great victory. According to the provisions of the treaty, the two countries will export 50 million tons of coal to France in the next five years, including high-quality coking coal of not less than 8 million tons.


    The word "parity" has filled the sadness of the two countries. Although there is no clear explanation in the treaty, everyone knows that it is an ultra-low price.


    Specifically, less than a month after the signing of the treaty, the domestic coal retail price in France fell by almost one-fifth.


    The decline in coal prices has benefited the steel industry the most. In the last month of 1888, French steel production increased by 18% over the same period last year.


    This is just the beginning. Affected by the fall in energy prices, French industry is beginning to regain its second spring.


    Capitalists who have benefited have not forgotten to sing praises to the government. Overnight Napoleon IV became France''s greatest monarch.


    Everyone loves to listen to good words. Looking at the flower-style praise in the newspaper, Napoleon IV also enjoys it.


    Soon Napoleon IV was not happy. After the sweetness was tasted, the capitalists did not satisfy themselves, but wanted to go further.


    "Parity coal", no matter how cheap it is, can''t compare with the benefits it has in its own hands. Moreover, it is not easy to buy cheap coal.


    The French government''s pressure is nothing more than forcing the two countries to reduce taxes on coal exported to France, and coal mining companies still want to make a profit.


    Even if the government signed the treaty, the capitalists can still not buy it, and many companies have raised the ex-factory price for selling to the French after the treaty was signed.


    Even some national capitalists simply refused to sell coal to the French to show their protest against the unequal treaty.


    The governments of Belgium and Germany are also ethical. Their tax cuts have already reached the bottom line. It is simply impossible to force them to lower prices for exports.


    After the signing of the treaty between the three countries, the quantity of coal imported by France from Belgium and Germany did not rise but fell. "Parity coal" does exist, but it cannot be bought.


    It can also be seen from the decline in domestic coal prices that the price of coal imported from France is only the same as that of the international market. It is uncoordinated by the coal companies of the two countries who want to take the goods below the market price.


    The government has indeed reduced taxes, but others are reluctant to cut prices. Everyone is a capitalist, who does n¡¯t want to earn more?


    The main contradiction now is not a contradiction between countries, but a contradiction between capitals.


    According to conventional methods, French capital can''t help but the coal bosses of the two countries and can only ask the government for help.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV frowned and asked, "What do you think of the proposal of the Steel Guild?"


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Your Majesty, we have just signed a treaty with the two countries, and we breached the contract so quickly that the international community cannot explain it.


    Judging from the current situation, there is no possibility that the governments of the two countries will continue to make concessions. If they are forced to force them to trade, it may be counterproductive. "


    In fact, from the beginning, Karel Kadletz opposed excessively forcing the two countries, and advocated the use of a unified procurement contract to suppress prices.


    But why domestic capitalists don''t cooperate and everyone is used to it. How can we give the government the right to purchase?


    Facts have proved that persecution can''t solve the problem. The governments of the three countries have indeed reached an agreement, but domestic companies can still resist it.


    Although the situation of sky-high coal prices no longer exists, it is still impossible to purchase cheap coal below the international average price.


    Many companies in Belgium and Germany refuse to export coal to France. It is not how patriotic the capitalists are. They are mainly forced by domestic patriotism.


    Nationalism has risen, and now to do business with the French, we must wear the hat of a traitor.


    Not only coal mining companies, many companies in Belgium and Germany are not cooperating with the French, the whole society has set off a wave of boycotts against French goods.


    This is why the French capitalists are anxious to seek government help.


    If it does not suppress the anti-French wave of the two countries, France will have to lose part of the market that is not much in the world.


    Economic Minister Elsa: "Government intervention may indeed bring uncertain risks, but the current situation is out of control.


    If the government does not interfere, we will not only get cheap coal, but also lose the markets in both countries.


    There are indications that behind this, there is still British capital fueling. Several companies that took the lead in boycotting the export of coal to us have British and Austrian capital holdings behind them. "


    ...


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 Chapter 858： Intensify

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    The University of Berlin has been the cradle of German nationalism since the defeat of the Russo-Prussian War, and various radical ideas have emerged.


    Because of the defeat of the war, the Kingdom of Prussia was carrying huge amounts of debts. In order to pay off the huge amounts of debts, the Prussian government had long been overwhelmed and had no money to develop the economy.


    The pressure of people''s lives is high, and the dissatisfaction with society is high, which naturally intensifies the spread of ideas.


    After joining the German Confederation, he received financial assistance from the central government, and the economy in Prussia has slightly improved.


    However, all this is now over. With the signing of the coal export treaty with France, the era of the German federal reliance on high-priced coal for profiteering is over, and the central government''s fiscal revenue is greatly reduced.


    Without this piece of income, the states are reluctant to pay taxes to the central government, and the central government itself has fallen into a situation where it cannot make ends meet. Naturally, it cannot help the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In this context, except for the Rhineland, which is rich in coal, the most intense reaction is the Kingdom of Prussia.


    From the beginning, the Prussian government had resolutely resisted negotiations with France, but they were so slight in the Federation.


    Being able to get them into the Imperial Parliament is the result of many years of diplomatic efforts and has no decision-making power at all.


    The arms are thigh-less, and the Berlin government can only accept it passively. The government accepted the reality, but the people couldn''t help it.


    As in all regions of the German Confederation, anti-French march movements of varying sizes broke out.


    At the University of Berlin, a group of young students are having a heated discussion, and knowing that this is planning a boycott against the French.


    ...


    A young student walked onto the podium: "Students, the demonstrations now going on have no effect at all, the French cannot see them at all, and the weak government dare not fight the French.


    To change all this, we must take more active measures to let the **** French know that we are not bully. "


    Anti-French demonstrations are effective. Domestic newspapers and magazines have stopped entertainment news and supported the patriotic movement organized by the students.


    Workers, middle class, capitalists, and even government officials joined the demonstrations.


    In some small states, the monarchs ran out to join in the excitement and appeared in the crowd of demonstrations.


    The influence is enough, but the effect is not very good, the French did not choose to compromise, nor did the German Federal Government dare to tear up the treaty.


    "Fritz, what is more positive action?


    Could it be that the French embassy was besieged?


    It''s useless. The decaying central government has long sent troops to block the embassy area. We can''t get in at all!


    It is even more useless to ask the government.


    The Berlin government has always opposed compromising with the French. In fact, with the exception of Hanover, all states do not support compromising with the French. "


    As a state government, this kind of thing to be scolded must of course be opposed.


    Except for the central government of Hanover, who has to go up to hide, how far others have gone.


    From the fact that the Imperial Parliament did not veto the treaty, it is known that compromise is the common wish of many states, but the black pot has let the Hanover family bear it.


    Even William II, who had just succeeded to the throne, issued a letter of reprimand, which scolded the French and the central government together.


    Anyway, under the system of the German Federation, the central government could not help the monarchy of the states, if they scolded, they would scold.


    Prussia was willing to cooperate with the central government before. That was to obtain financial assistance. This was also the condition for Prussia to agree to form a second house empire with Hanover.


    Now the aid in the pledge is gone. William II didn''t turn his face, just swear a few words without pain, it is already very face-saving.


    Fritz shook his head: "Of course not. The central government is too weak. Hanover colluded with Britain and France to betray the interests of the empire. This cannot be solved by the petition.


    The best way to change the current situation is to let the French see our determination and force them to give in.


    Although we called on the public to refuse to buy French goods before, it was not enough. To make the French compromise, we have to do more.


    I have roughly calculated that between the German Federation and France each year, the total annual import and export trade is about 67 million Aegis.


    Among them, the export of polished coal accounts for a quarter. Doesn''t the French want to plunder cheap coal? We can''t buy them a piece of coal.


    The coal exported by the British alone is not enough for the French. As long as the trade between the two countries can be cut off, there is no fear that the French will not compromise. "


    This is a fact. Once the German Federation stopped exporting coal to France, the French could not find enough substitutes in a short time.


    The main coal-producing countries in Europe are Britain, Germany, Russia, and Austria. The Russian coal is sold at a high price, and Austrian coal is rarely exported.


    Although the British coal exports are large, the sudden increase in the market gap cannot be made up for two days a day.


    The enlarged version of France, the coal consumed every day, is an astronomical figure. Once there is a shortage of supply, the French economy will soon have problems.


    But it was not only the French economy that was unlucky, but the German Confederation also failed.


    Cut off trade between the two countries, the German Federation will also suffer heavy losses, countless enterprises will be bankrupt, and millions of people may be unemployed.


    Hearing this crazy plan, the rational Hans exclaimed: "Fritz, your plan is crazy. If you do this, the French will go crazy!"


    What is lost is a minor problem for nationalists.


    After all, most of the people who can enter the university have a better family background. They have not yet been beaten by society. I do n¡¯t know how heavy the economic losses are. The focus is still on the French reaction.


    Don''t look at the loud slogans of everyone, I''m not afraid that the French are just talking. If the French come over, everyone is still in a panic.


    Fritz sneered: "How can we defend our national sovereignty without risk?"


    Even if the French are really calling, what can they do?


    His Majesty Franz has publicly promised to protect our safety, and everyone ¡¯s reputation is clear about his old man ¡¯s credibility.


    With the power of all the countries in the German region, we are not afraid of the French, and our strength is even stronger.


    What they are afraid of now is the decaying central government. They worry that the outbreak of war will lead to the unification of the German region and the loss of their power. "


    Looking at the emotional crowd, Hans was caught in self-doubt. It seems that war broke out, and it''s not so terrible.


    Although the French are strong, the German Federation + Austria are not weak. No one knows the gap in the army''s combat effectiveness before this fight.


    But on the fundamentals, Deoga is really beautiful together. The population is twice that of France, the total economy is 2.7 times that of France, and the heavy industry is 4 times that of France ...


    In fact, the steel production of the Federal Republic of North Germany is the same as that of France, especially steel production is still above France.


    Leaving aside other factors, just looking at these data, you really can''t find a reason to be afraid.


    Even if the French army''s combat power can burst the table, everyone can pile up the number. The Russian-Russian war has proved with facts that as long as there are enough quantities, no matter how high the quality is, it will be buried.


    From the beginning to the end, the opinion of Franz, the party, was represented by everyone. He tacitly believed that he would fight for the unity of the German region.


    ...


    To cut off trade between the two countries, it is easier said than done, at least the students at Berlin University are not yet capable of it.


    A vigorous tandem movement spread from Prussia to the entire German region.


    Once the number of participants is large, it is impossible to keep secrets, and the cascading of students quickly appears on the table of the leaders of the states.


    After receiving this news, William II, who was in the place where the storm originated, was stunned and troublesome.


    Multiple choice questions are not easy to do. Newborn calf students dare to gamble. This does not mean that the rulers dare to put all their worth in to gamble.


    Having personally experienced the defeat of the Russo-Prussian War, William II did not have the arrogance of the original time and space, and the current Prussian kingdom is not the second empire that is arrogant.


    It is natural to be able to force the French to compromise without war.


    But what if the situation gets out of control?


    Once the war broke out, as part of the German Confederation, the Kingdom of Prussia could not be alone.


    If you lose the war, the Huohengsolun dynasty, which is in an unstable position, will be directly destroyed; even if you win the war, it will also be a wedding dress for others.


    If it were not certain that Austria was not ready for war, William II would have to doubt that this was a conspiracy of the Habsburg dynasty.


    Of course, William II had another option, which was to immediately stop students from connecting and avoid the outbreak of a nationwide anti-French movement.


    It will only affect the prestige of the monarch, and it may even be considered by nationalists as a betrayal and weaken its foundation of rule.


    Also in a state of confusion was George I, as the central government of the German Confederation, they assumed almost all the firepower.


    Sometimes George I really wanted a wave of recklessness, winning the emperor of the empire, losing the king of the country, and saving so much bird spirit.


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 Chapter 859： Intrigue

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    Over time, the rising anti-French movement in the German region gradually spread to the Austrian region.


    Although the voice calling for the suspension of the French-Austrian trade was not high, the call for the people to boycott the French goods was endless.


    Affected by this, the total import and export volume of France and Austria in the first quarter of 1889 decreased sharply by 36.8% compared with the same period of last year, and almost no French-labeled products were on the market.


    Not only was Austria affected, but under the impetus of interests, the anti-French wave gradually spread to the entire European world.


    Even Britain, which has just formed an alliance with France, has also erupted in a boycott of French goods. Capital only cares about interests, regardless of international relations.


    The peers are the enemies, and the French goods are resisted, so you can sell more of your own. Why should we miss the opportunity to make money?


    The French government in the center of the storm panicked as the European world supported the two countries with solid actions.


    Isn''t it just holding the bully and bullying the weak? The powers are doing this. Why doesn''t it work when they are here?


    Upon receiving the news of the boycott by the European world, the entire body of Napoleon IV was dumbfounded. He had no idea why this happened.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Your Majesty, there has been a sudden boycott of our movement in Europe, and there must be some manipulation behind it.


    Certainly it will not be the two countries. If they had this influence, they would have launched it long ago, and there is no need to compromise with us.


    Only the British and Austrian countries have the power to influence the public opinion of European countries at the same time.


    This is probably just the beginning. If you can''t cope well, the enemy will have more actions against us. "


    The truth is no longer important, anyway, this **** bowl must be deducted. Otherwise, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is incompetent and fails to take timely action to curb the spread of the anti-French movement.


    Economic Minister Elsa: "No matter who the enemy is, the current situation cannot be sustained.


    Every day that is delayed now is a great harm to the domestic economy. "


    France''s withdrawal from the free trade system does not mean that it has no dependence on the international market. On the contrary, the French economy is still inseparable from the international market.


    As long as France also imports industrial raw materials, it is necessary to export industrial and commercial products in exchange for foreign exchange in order to achieve a balance between import and export trade.


    Resisted by the European world, France''s foreign exports have fallen sharply, which has seriously affected the survival of domestic export companies.


    Napoleon IV had a headache, and now there are two ways ahead of them: either resist it and wait for the news to fade before handling it; or abandon the aggressive terms and quell the storm.


    Of course, there is a third option, which is to fight directly regardless of it.


    There is no doubt that the third option is impossible. If there is no response from the European world, Napoleon IV dared to take a risk, so forget it now!


    Since the rise of nationalism, public opinion hasn''t gotten into trouble. Choosing to fight against the European people, who knows whether it will trigger a new round of war against France?


    On this issue, the French people have set an example. During the Polish Revolution, the Volunteer Army was able to organize itself spontaneously. If the countries along the way did not borrow, they might have really passed.


    To save oneself, this risk Napoleon IV had to consider. The most important thing is that the British allies are not helping. At this time, not only do they not help, but also follow the coax.


    However, it seems that this is not to blame the British. The relationship between Belgium and Germany and Britain has always been good, and they will be an ally in one step, barely a quasi-younger brother.


    Even if the British now need the support of France, they cannot easily abandon the chess pieces they have supported.


    It didn''t jump out and go right with the French government, this is already a face-saving.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin advised: "From all the current signs, the Austrian government must have taken action, and most of the British are also contributing behind the scenes.


    From the very beginning, the London government opposed our use of excessive means against Germany. If things escalate, it will be difficult for us to get support.


    Now that our bottom line for exploring countries has been completed, let''s close it now!


    Handle it cold for a while and wait for the situation to subside before looking for the right time maneuver. "


    What?


    the answer is negative!


    The international situation seems to be a confrontation between the two major alliances. In fact, there is still a certain distance away from the real confrontation. Even the worst relations between Britain and Russia have not really fought.


    This means that France''s rash action against Germany will lead to joint intervention by the three countries.


    Even if the British were able to abide by the treaty, seeing the draw on the face of their allies, in the face of possible Russian-Austrian joint intervention, the French government did not have the strength to fight the two empires.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV nodded helplessly: "It really should be slowed down. Protested against the Austrian government, and strongly condemned their shameless behavior against the French.


    Did n¡¯t the British take over the Afghan region? Then let them work harder; in addition, they secretly contacted the Russians and told them that we do not object to their entry into the Indian Ocean. "


    Europe is too small to accommodate four major powers. There are many contradictions between Russia and Austria, let alone between Britain and France.


    If there is a chance to kill each other, no one will be polite. Allies are only temporary, but the contradiction lasted for hundreds of years.


    Austria wants to provoke a Central Asian war to weaken Britain and Russia, so why not France?


    Otherwise, with an empty cheque from the British, how would Napoleon IV accept it.


    As for the China-Europe issue, it is entirely possible to wait for the UK and Russia to fight each other before proceeding. Without the trouble of Britain and Russia, France does not cross Europe.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, received a protest letter from the French government, Franz silently backed the black pot.


    Explain, that is impossible. Fraud can be exchanged for the support of the people in the German region, and Franz really has no reason to refuse.


    Despite this turmoil, he did not plan it. Austria has no ability to influence the public opinion of so many countries at the same time in such a short period of time.


    But the French were determined to be Austrian, and Franz was willing to carry this black pot, which would be a stone hammer.


    It is estimated that European governments secretly indulging the development of the anti-French movement would also like to thank Austria ¡¯s fearless spirit at this moment, and the family resisted all the hatred of the French.


    As for whether someone will jump out for credit, that''s all too much worry. This kind of thing that offends the French, in addition to Austria has the interest to do, who dares to take this pot?


    I really think that France is a soft persimmon. How do you pinch it if you want? If you change a small country, the Paris government will not protest at all and will take action directly.


    There is a reason for it anyway, as long as the French do not destroy the country and eat the land, it is just a beating of your daughter, and then ask for a war compensation, and will not cause a group fight in European countries.


    Putting down the documents in his hand, Franz said with a smile: "Since the French have come to the door themselves, we can''t live up to their good intentions.


    To mobilize the media in the German region to let everyone know that our efforts to protect the interests of German compatriots. "


    ...


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 Chapter 860： Political art

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    There is no accident. After Austria took over the black pot, the relationship between France and Austria deteriorated sharply, and the foreign ministries of the two countries fought every day.


    Suddenly there was a lot of doubts in Europe, Britain and Russia met on the issue of Central Asia, and France and Austria were entangled together for China and Europe.


    Rounding it up is about the same: the Anglo-French alliance and the Russian-Austrian alliance are up.


    Two points in the world, this is clearly the prelude to the outbreak of the European War.


    The most annoying is the two countries, because of the aggressive relationship between the French, they have been standing in line.


    It seemed that Austria had shot them out and actually pushed them to the opposite side of France.


    Originally, the three Franciscan countries are also expected to reach agreement on the issue of coal exports to avoid escalation of conflicts. Unfortunately, once blended in by Austria, there is no possibility of relaxation.


    Because of the interests, French capitalists will not tolerate government concessions; the two countries, Belgium and Germany, where nationalism has risen, are now also unable to concessions.


    The problem has fallen into an endless loop, no matter how to deal with it, all parties can not be satisfied. The contradiction was temporarily suppressed, only to accumulate power for the outbreak.


    ...


    In the Afghan region, the British army swept all the way through, but it was finally in trouble.


    I do n¡¯t know when the guerrillas in the Afghan region came out and attacked the British logistics continuously.


    Especially in the last month, not only the logistics transport team was attacked, but even the main force was attacked dozens of times.


    The damage caused by a single attack is not great, but the number of attacks by Afghans is too great!


    Now that the British army does not dare to act alone, but if the number is less than one company, they will be ambushed when they go out.


    I don''t know, I was shocked. Just last month, 112 British soldiers were killed and 313 British soldiers injured under the attack of the Afghan guerrillas.


    This is just the loss of the British soldiers and Indian soldiers, not counting.


    If all are added together, only last month, the British army lost the strength of a regiment.


    This casualty figure is in no way inferior to the casualties of the Afghan government army in the final battle, and the number of daily losses is slightly exceeded.


    Looking at the increasing number of casualties, Lieutenant General Patrick is about to collapse, and he has absolutely no idea how to write a report to London.


    Kabul, British General Command


    A middle-aged military officer with a bandage on his arm filled with indignant suggestions: "His commander, the guerrillas are too rampant, we must take the initiative to attack."


    There is no doubt that this officer was the unlucky and lucky man who was injured in the guerrilla attack.


    Generally speaking, high-level officers like him are under layers of protection, and the guerrillas are inaccessible.


    Unfortunately, Makau ¡¯s bad luck was hit by the Afghan indigenous artillery into the temporary headquarters, and a shrapnel hit his arm.


    Relative to the many officers who were killed collectively at the scene, he is the only leftover, undoubtedly lucky.


    Lieutenant General Patrick nodded and said slowly, "Colonel Macau, calm down. Everyone knows the importance of killing guerrillas.


    But we took the initiative to attack dozens of times, and none of the expected results were achieved.


    The enemy didn''t fight us at all, these guys entered the mountain just after the siege.


    When we withdrew our troops, these guys, like psoriasis, were glued again. As we looked back, these guys ran away again.


    If you don''t find the weakness of the guerrillas, no matter how you attack, you will return without success.


    Judging from the news from Central Asia, most of our allies, the three Khanates of Central Asia, are unsustainable. At the end of the year, we will become neighbors with the Russians.


    Before that, we have to clear them. If these mice are hidden in the ground, or let them hook up, it will be a big trouble. "


    In fact, Patrick ¡¯s words are not finished. Is the hidden danger in Afghanistan only guerrillas?


    The bigger problem is essentially religious fanatics. These talents are the main force of the attack, relying on local religions, and most like to attack the British soldiers who have left the order.


    The British who have just arrived here have not yet figured it out. Most of the accounts are written in the guerrillas.


    Of course, this is not wrong, they are originally a family-Afghan resistance organization.


    Everyone ¡¯s nominal leader is King Emir, although this unlucky king is hiding in the old forest of the mountains, he dare not come out.


    Another officer suggested: "I think it is still necessary to grab the Afghan king first, without the leader of Emir, these resistance groups are just a piece of sand."


    Colonel Makau didn''t buy it and said, "Come on, Hudes. The Afghans are extremely hostile to us, and we don''t have any foundation in the area.


    Who knows where the Emir ¡¯s mouse ¡¯s cave is, he ca n¡¯t go over the mountains and fight one by one?


    Moreover, the Afghan resistance organization has always been scattered. The presence of the leader of Emir has little effect.


    This can be seen from the fact that they attacked us. There were many attacks, but the number of people they dispatched each time was limited.


    Ever since the defeat of the Afghan government forces, who of you has encountered a resistance of more than three thousand?


    It was all a group of scattered soldiers wandering bravely, unable to withstand a blow on the front battlefield, and could only hide behind and shoot a black gun. "


    This is the difficulty of the problem. Although the resistance organization is a group of people, but this group of people is not slippery!


    Hudders sneered: "Well then, these mice are also going to eat. It''s no big deal. We pulled the net to block them and trapped them in the mountains."


    Urgent, we can also set fire to the mountains and burn them all the way.


    If this is not possible, the local people will be heavily taxed so that they will not have food to support the guerrillas.


    It is also possible to carry out a continuous sitting method, but whenever someone colludes with a guerrilla, all residents within a five mile radius are executed.


    I do n¡¯t believe that Afghanistan has been destroyed by us, and there are guerrillas that ca n¡¯t be destroyed. "


    It sounds pretty good, but it ¡¯s not that simple to implement.


    Pulling the net blockade, you know that this requires a lot of force.


    The area of ??Afghanistan is not small, and it is densely covered with forests. It is simply not something that these infantry divisions can block.


    It seems to be very simple to set fire to the mountains. In fact, not any mountain can be burned at once, and a large amount of fuel needs to be put in to ignite.


    Not to mention the heavy tax collection, it is necessary to establish a local government first, and count on the British soldiers to collect taxes. It is estimated that the local people have to go to the guerrillas.


    The real deterrent is probably even sitting, but it is not easy to operate. If it is not done, more people will participate in the guerrillas.


    After seeing no objections, after weighing the pros and cons, Lieutenant General Patrick said slowly: "If you don''t have a better way, then give it a try!"


    I will seek reinforcements with the country, but this requires everyone to speak the same way. The Afghan guerrillas alone cannot attract the attention of the gang of lords in London. "


    To shirk responsibility, this is the traditional skill of the bureaucrats without a teacher. The weight of the Afghan guerrillas is not enough, it can only be attracted to the Russians.


    After some artistic processing, the result of the Afghan guerrillas attacking the British army fell on the Russian army.


    ...


    The black pot that fell from the sky, I don''t know how the Russians feel, anyway, the London government is very angry.


    If the Russians did anything in secret, this kind of grand attack on the British army would violate the rules of the game.


    After receiving the news, Gladstone snarled quite a bit: "The Russians are provoking Britain and we must retaliate."


    There is no doubt that the front-line battle report is true or not. Isn''t Prime Minister Gladstone a fool?


    the answer is negative!


    It is the basic skills of politicians to pretend to be confused. It was clear that the Russians could not fly to Afghanistan, but Prime Minister Gladstone could only admit his nose.


    Otherwise, there would be no way to account for the losses of the British troops on the front lines. Although the main responsibility is the military, they also cannot run away as cabinets.


    The arrogant British people can tolerate hundreds of thousands of losses when the great powers broke out, but they could not tolerate the thousands killed by the indigenous guerrillas.


    This pot can only be carried by the Russians to minimize political influence. By the way, it can also make the Congress appropriate and send reinforcements to the Afghan region.


    As for the wrongfulness of the Russians, that is not a problem at all. Anyway, in Central Asia, Britain and Russia are destined to be enemies. If the relationship deteriorates a little bit, where can it be worse?


    ...


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 Chapter 861： Hang cargo teammates go online

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    At the same time, it became a backboiler, and the Russian-Austrian League could also be called backboiler. But there is also a difference between Beiguoxia and Beiguoxia.


    Austria is willing to jump out of it.


    French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Austria spread rumors, smeared France''s national image, and claimed economic losses.


    Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Nothing, we just stated the facts to let the European people know the truth.


    ...


    The tsarist government is different, this is entirely people sitting at home, the pot from heaven.


    The government of Vienna bears the blame, it is your love and I would like to get what you need. The quarrel between the two countries is more like a political game.


    The pot thrown by the British is different. Sending troops to attack the British troops in Afghanistan is no different than declaring war.


    Although he was not afraid of fighting against the British, the Russians were naturally reluctant to bear the black pot for the enemy without any gain.


    St petersburg


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez: "Your Majesty, things have been made clear. After the British army occupied the Afghan region, it was met with fierce resistance from the locals and the troops suffered heavy losses.


    The British government slanders our British troops to attack the Afghan region in order to not bear the heavy responsibility of the front line and give the domestic people an explanation. "


    What does it mean for Britain and Russia to go to war?


    Opening the map shows that this is not a big deal at all. Except for the possible outbreak of war in Central Asia, it is out of reach of both parties in other regions.


    In theory, the Royal Navy can indeed block the coastline of the Russian Empire, which is simply impossible in actual operation.


    The Russian shipbuilding industry is underdeveloped, and domestic ocean shipping companies are rare. The shipping business of overseas trade is mostly undertaken by international shipping companies.


    Including the British shipping companies, they have taken a big cake from it. The Royal Navy is embargoing, can''t it even detain its own boat?


    To put it bluntly, the main estuaries of the Russians are concentrated in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Even if the Royal Navy blocked the door, everyone can still pretend to be trading with the Nordic Federation and Austria.


    There is no satellite monitoring this year. Who knows the real starting point and ending point of these ships. Arbitrarily arresting the ship is to cause international disputes.


    Hearing this answer, Army Secretary Ivanov said angrily: "Your Majesty, the British continue to challenge the empire''s bottom line, and now they can''t bear it anymore.


    We must use the strongest means to give them a strong response. Let the whole world know that the great Russian Empire is not easy to mess with! "


    "Toughness" is not without reason. In fact, after Marshal Ivanov served as the Minister of the Army, the Russian military was relatively conservative.


    If it was n¡¯t for the British government ¡¯s dishonest behavior that exposed the weakness of the British army ¡¯s low combat effectiveness, Marshal Ivanov will definitely not jump out of the main battle now.


    Alexander III hesitated, and the tsar who dared not fight was not a qualified tsar.


    To love peace, that is just a need for interests. Now that the British have exposed their weaknesses, it would be totally unreasonable not to take advantage of it!


    But are the British really so weak?


    Alexander III expressed deep suspicion that he knew very well that the Indian Colonial Army did not represent the true fighting power of the British army.


    Most of the troops attacking Afghanistan this time were the Indian Colonial Army, and the main force transferred from the mainland was less than one-fifth of the total number.


    Seeing that Alexander III was vacillating, Ivanov continued to swim and said, "Your Majesty, the British have long been strong outsiders.


    Over the years, no progress has been made at all. The fighting power of the British army is probably not as good as that of the first Near East War.


    The Afghan war is a proof, and the earlier South African war is also a proof.


    At that time, the British were the main force. As a result, even the temporarily entangled gang of militia in Austria did not win. The British combat power can be imagined.


    Now is the best opportunity. The three Khanates in Central Asia have been maimed and we will be in Afghanistan soon.


    Although the British preemptively occupied the Afghan region, their local foundations were unstable and there were guerrilla disturbances.


    We can take advantage of this and take the Afghan region to lay the foundation for going south to India. "


    Weak meat and strong food are the essence of this era. The original goal of the tsarist government was to capture Central Asia.


    As for the Afghan region, since falling into the hands of the British, the military no longer has expectations and is ready to wait for the next opportunity.


    However, the plan did not change quickly, and it was found that the British troops occupying the Afghan area were weak chickens, and even the Afghan guerrillas could not figure it out. Marshal Ivanov immediately changed his mind.


    "God will not be taken, it will be condemned."


    Missing such an opportunity is simply a crime. As the leader of the military, this kind of soft persimmons sent to the door are rejected. Are they going to find hard bones to eat?


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez added: "We had a secret contact with the French not long ago, and the Paris government does not object to our entry into the Indian Ocean.


    If you turn your face with the British at this time, the French will not send troops to interfere, and Austria will support us.


    Diplomatic obstacles have been completely cleared. The remaining issues are military. As long as the military is confident of winning, the strategy of going south can be implemented. "


    Upon hearing the news, Alexander III was shocked: "The French have sold their teammates so quickly?"


    Immediately afterwards, it seemed that the French government did not want to sell teammates, and now it can''t help the British.


    For the issue of China and Europe, France and Austria are in trouble. At this time, sent troops to help the British fight, didn''t they provide opportunities for Austria?


    "Is there any financial problem?"


    In accordance with established practice, the Ministry of Finance must routinely oppose almost every war.


    This is not because the Chancellor of the Treasury has no big picture, mainly because the tsarist government is poor and does not vaccinate in advance. What if the war is halfway without money?


    No one wants to be blamed, so the Russian Finance Minister has always been the leader of the anti-war faction. As long as the financial difficulties are mentioned in advance and half of the battles have no money, it is not a problem for the Ministry of Finance.


    Every time the Ministry of Finance objected, it was easy to run into one that did not object, and it was no surprise that Alexander III was surprised.


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alisher Gulov, replied with a smile: "It is indeed a bit financially difficult, but with the efforts of all my colleagues, we have already raised a war fund.


    Just a month ago, we signed a loan contract of 50 million Aegis with the Austrian National Bank; in addition, we also reached an agreement with the French consortium to use industrial raw materials as a guarantee and issue bonds of 270 million francs.


    As long as our total strength is within 500,000, and the duration of the war does not exceed one year, the finances will be able to sustain it. "


    (1 pound = 2 Aegis = 25 francs)


    In fact, it is not just the military who wants to go south to seize India. The Ministry of Finance''s desire for India is not inferior.


    Because of the sale of loot after the Third Near East War and the help of Austrian resettlement to obtain a large amount of funds, the Tsarist government offset nearly 30% of the debt.


    In addition to the debts that have been repaid in recent years, the total debt of the Tsarist government has fallen by nearly 40%.


    In addition to the reduction in debt pressure, the Russian economy has also achieved certain development in recent years. Although it is still a snail-like speed, it is still moving forward.


    Self-raised and loaned out, hundreds of thousands of troops'' war funding for one year comes out.


    Alexander III surprised: "The French will issue bonds for us?"


    He should not be surprised, because of the credibility, the national debt issued by the Russian government can only be sold locally, even if it reaches the ally Austria.


    No matter how good the relationship is, the higher the interest, and the financial institutions that have suffered losses, are not willing to come for the second time.


    In contrast, France''s financial regulations are much looser. Bonds are risk investments, and the purchaser is responsible for the default, and the issuer does not need to be jointly and severally liable.


    Capitalists, as long as the interests are high enough, there will naturally be people doing it. To the surprise of Alexander III, the French government did not intervene.


    To know that Britain and France are allies, the French issue bonds for the Russians at this time, it is simply to stab them in the allies.


    Finance Minister Alisher Gulov nodded: "Yes, the French government did not intervene!


    However, interest and handling fees are very high, and the amount of bonds cannot be too large, and can only be carried out in the form of fundraising by private enterprises. "


    For the Tsarist government, the process is not important, the most important thing is the result. As long as money is available, there is no substantial difference between corporate bonds and government bonds.


    ...


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 Chapter 862： fall through

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    France and Russia have secretly contacted, and Britain and Austria have not broken contact. It''s just that everyone is ignorant and pretending not to see it.


    If it is true, then there will be no friends.


    In the late 19th century, international relations have become a mess. France and Austria are opposed on the issue of China and Europe, but on the issue of Central Asia they are also in agreement.


    Although their motives are different, the two goals are to provoke the Anglo-Russian war and weaken the strength of the competitors.


    On the other hand, looking at Britain and Russia is similar, Central Asia is about to fight, and the two sides have almost the same position on the issue of China and Europe: let France and Austria pinch each other.


    ...


    London


    Although it was known that France and Russia had secretly frowned, the news of the French issuing bonds for the Russians still caused strong dissatisfaction from the British government.


    The Gladstone Prime Minister frowned and asked, "Issuing bonds for the Russians at this time, what does the French want to do?"


    The timing is too sensitive. It was okay to issue bonds for the Russians earlier and later, but it was too obvious to choose the right time to reverse the face between Britain and Russia.


    Foreign Minister George explained: ¡°The French are retaliating. We promised to support their expansion into Central Europe, but when the French were seeking coal interests in the two countries, the government chose neutrality.¡±


    Is it really just "neutral"?


    the answer is negative!


    If the British government did not push the waves and secretly drag the French, the European anti-French wave would not be so easy to break out.


    Perhaps in the opinion of the British government, there is no direct opposition, it is regarded as the greatest support for France.


    Secretly cheering up the two countries and passing on a warning to the French government that these behind-the-scenes behaviors are professional habits, and they are nothing.


    Faced with such allies, the French government''s response was not intense, and that was the problem.


    Originally used for mutual use, no one really regards the other party as an ally, it is not surprising that they secretly pit one.


    In fact, the British dug the pit from the beginning. Supporting the French ¡¯s ¡°expansion of sphere of influence¡± does not mean supporting the French ¡¯s expansion of territory. These are two very different concepts.


    Perhaps during negotiations, the diplomats will be vague or verbally promised to scorn people. But what fell on the paper, absolutely did not support the French to expand their territory to Central Europe.


    The French Empire is now very strong, and let them expand to make up for the last short board, and there will be a new round of power surge.


    Britain and France are only separated by a strait, so that France will continue to grow, and Britain will really not be able to sleep.


    Prime Minister Gladstone rubbed his forehead. This explanation left him speechless, standing on Britain''s stand and pulling the hind legs of the French without any problems.


    The Anglo-French feud has been for centuries, and it cannot be resolved with a single covenant. Containing the expansion of France has always been the top priority of the British government.


    Although Russia and Austria are also enemies, the British government''s personal experience is not deep because of distance.


    If it were not for the Tsarist government to focus on Central Asia, threatening India ¡¯s security, the two countries would not directly face each other.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone asked: "Find a way to find something for the French.


    They should not be allowed to sit idle, lest they hinder us, and at the same time they must contain Austria. "


    To meet these two requirements, it can only let France and Austria pinch each other. Provoking divisiveness has always been a good thing for the British.


    With the current relationship between France and Austria, it seems that there is no need to continue to provoke, as long as the conflict is intensified.


    After thinking about it, Foreign Minister George nodded: "No problem, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will find something for them as soon as possible.


    Only in this way, the two countries are completely pushed to the side of Austria. With the ability of the Habsburg dynasty to pull allies, the French may be at a loss. "


    Faw was pinched just for the two countries. Once the contradiction escalated, the two countries, the center of the storm, could not escape.


    Even because the French government did not pay attention to eating, it caused their international reputation to drop again. As their neighbors, it is impossible not to worry.


    In this context, once the situation in Europe is tense, even if Austria does not move, European countries will push Austria to check out the French.


    Without the outbreak of war, France and Austria will fight, and the weak French government will definitely suffer.


    As for the real fight, George cannot judge the result. After all, the French are very famous, and Austria has a lot of strength and many potential allies.


    Prime Minister Gladstone sneered: "How can we know our importance without letting them suffer?"


    As soon as the covenant was concluded, he hurriedly reached out to Central Europe without even knowing a good time.


    The French have been so smooth over the years that they have become oblivious and arrogant. "


    ...


    Compared to the British government, in fact, Franz is more nervous about the closeness of France and Russia.


    This is determined by the geographical location. Austria is sandwiched between France and Russia. Once France and Russia are close, Austria is strategically in danger.


    Only with a few more historical lessons, Franz chose to remain silent temporarily, pretending not to know anything.


    Not only did it not interrupt the loans to Russia, retaliated against the two ends of the tsarist government''s snake rat, but also suppressed the government''s voice to Russia.


    "What happened to the Russians has come to an end temporarily. No matter what the tsarist government has done, now we have done nothing.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can properly express its dissatisfaction. All other issues will be discussed after the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War. "


    There must be some accounting after autumn, but the prerequisite must be autumn.


    If Austria is attacking now and trouble the Russians, how can the tsarist government have the confidence to compete with the British for the Afghan region?


    If the Russians lose the war, they will definitely suffer heavy losses, and if they fail, the national games that have gathered in recent years will be wiped out.


    Do n¡¯t look at the current Russian empire seems to be very powerful, but do n¡¯t forget the previous wars, this old empire has been hit hard.


    The loss of millions of young and strong cannot be recovered in a day or two.


    In comparison, the population growth rate of the Russian Empire in the past three decades shows how much damage the war has done.


    Especially after the Second Russian-Russian War, the Russian Empire has experienced a negative population growth for many years, and now it can only keep the population from declining.


    Against this background, if another 8.8 million were filled in Central Asia and the war was just lost, the foundation of the Tsarist government would have to be shaken.


    Of course, winning the war is a trivial problem. Victory can suppress all dissatisfaction and win the Afghan region, and the tsar government will work together to fight for India.


    The problem is that it is easy to win Afghanistan, and it is not that simple to digest the Afghan region.


    Unless the indigenous migration policy of Austria is followed, all locals will be moved away.


    Otherwise, there will be guerrillas looting inside and outside the eyes of the British, the Russians will never be at peace.


    Austria should suffice as long as it is appropriate. Although such an ugly ally is a bit mean, it was also the Russians who first hooked up with the French.


    ...


    Agriculture Secretary Halls reminded: "Your Majesty, according to the information collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, the food self-sufficiency plan of Britain and France has achieved staged results.


    Especially the French ranch plan. Since the French government replaced a group of colonial officials, the agriculture in French Africa has begun to develop rapidly.


    If there is no accident, the staple food gap in France this year will be reduced to less than 1.8 million tons, and it will not take long for them to achieve food self-sufficiency.


    However, it is said that the operating costs of farms developed by the French in Africa are relatively high, and only a small number of farms can achieve breakeven. Most farms rely on financial allocations. "


    This result did not surprise Franz.


    The lack of food in France is mainly due to the fact that the food in the headquarters is actually enough for Italy.


    In order to reduce foreign exchange expenditures, in recent years, it has set up farms in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and other regions to make up for the food shortage.


    As for the high operating costs of the farm, that is the doomed result. There are already few areas in French Africa that are suitable for agricultural development.


    Many places have a master, can''t you get rid of all the masters? Know that the owners of many local lands have long since become French colonists.


    In addition to robbing part of the indigenous land, most farms were developed by the French government. The natural conditions of many farms are not the best.


    If the water conservancy facilities are perfected, the following problems should not be too big. However, it takes time, and it cannot be done in a short time.


    In the short term, these farms have to rely on the sky to eat, and the grain output is naturally not high. Coupled with the management of the bureaucracy, a lot of additional costs are added, and it is normal operation to lose money.


    Franz nodded: "The time is almost up, and it will take time to promote potash fertilizer. There is no need to keep squeezing."


    At this time, the promotion of chemical fertilizers, the biggest loss is certainly not Austria.


    Affected by the decline in international food prices, Austria has been reducing the area of ??staple food cultivation in recent years.


    In addition to satisfying domestic consumption, it has been rarely exported. Domestic grain processing enterprises have also begun to vigorously import Russian grain.


    In a sense, in the context of falling international food prices, the Russian economy has been able to recover, which is also caused by Austria ¡¯s food production reduction policy.


    It''s just that this good day will soon be gone. No matter how to reduce production capacity, Austria''s agricultural volume is here.


    Even today''s potash fertilizers are not as effective as those of later generations, and grain output has only increased by five percentage points, which is enough food for six to seven million people.


    The increased output must be digested by the market.


    Against the background of British and French autarky, not only has the international food market not grown, it has gradually shrunk.


    Austria must definitely take care of itself to increase domestic grain production. It is difficult for Russians to find buyers for grain.


    The actual situation should be worse. Potash fertilizers cannot be kept secret, and all European countries will follow suit.


    As the food production capacity of various countries increases, the international food market will shrink sharply and prices will continue to fall.


    In a sense, this is used to smash the pot. Austria can find ways to increase food consumption and survive the agricultural crisis, and the Russians are out of luck.


    As soon as the Anglo-Russian War was over, the agricultural crisis broke out. This meant that for many years to come, the tsarist government would have to tighten their belts to live their lives.


    Franz can swear to God that this tactic of killing the enemy one thousand and self-destructing one hundred is definitely not directed at allies at first.


    Originally planned, when the British and French grain self-sufficiency plan was completed, they began to smash the pot, dragging everyone into the era of grain cost.


    However, the plan didn''t change quickly, and when it was implemented, it was suddenly discovered that it seemed that the Russian Empire was the biggest victim.


    There is no other reason. Anglo-French and Austria are all industrial countries, supported by domestic industrial chains, and only the Tsarist government relies heavily on agriculture.


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 Chapter 863： Minister case broke out

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    At the prime minister''s office in Downing Street, the atmosphere was particularly strange at this time.


    Prime Minister Gladstone growled: "What is the police department doing and why is this happening?"


    No way, just a few hours ago, the Russian Minister in London White Nicholas was attacked on the way to the British Foreign Office, and now he has seen God.


    Not to mention the fact that Britain and Russia have not formally waged a war, even if they have already fought, the British government can only expel Russian ministers at most, and must also ensure the safety of the people before they leave.


    According to the rules of the game, governments of all countries are obliged to protect the personal safety of foreign ministers. Now that the Russian minister has had an accident, the British government cannot blame it.


    Police Secretary Rogers replied bitterly: "This is a complete accident. Minister White met the people who demonstrated in the process of going to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Following the interview of the reporters among the people, the language of Minister White''s answer was a little too aggressive, which caused people''s dissatisfaction and the two sides clashed.


    Although the accompanying police stopped the crowd, he did not know who took the lead in throwing debris at the White Envoy. A stone hit the head of the White Envoy, and the rescue failed and died on the spot. "


    The explanation is to cover up. The matter has already happened. It is a fact that the security work of the police has not been done well. No matter how it is explained, it will not be in vain.


    It seems to be an accidental conflict. Is there such a coincidence?


    Prime Minister Gladstone expressed deep suspicion and ridiculed: "All are accidental coincidences, and the police department has no responsibility at all.


    So you tell me, the accident happened on the most prosperous street in London, how did the flying stones come from? "


    Unexpected encounters and language conflicts are understandable, after all, the positions of the two sides are different.


    But the flying stones are very problematic. If there are stones on the most prosperous street in London, sanitation workers have already cleaned it up.


    Participate in the demonstrations, bring a little bread, everyone can understand, who is full to carry a stone?


    Even if some people have quirks, it is impossible for a group of people to have quirks. There is only one stone that hits the key, and there are many stones that attack White ¡¯s envoy.


    Police Secretary Rogers explained: "According to the suspects arrested by the police, these stones are intended to be used to smash the glass.


    We have confirmed that the parade and demonstration team was directed at the Russian embassy. Recently, the people have smashed the glass of the Russian embassy for the third time.


    Comprehensive information from all aspects, we can determine that this is an accident, mainly because the Russians are too deceiving.


    According to the personnel at the scene, when the reporter asked the Russian army to sneak attack on our Afghan garrison, White envoy clamored openly: What if we did it?


    This sentence aroused the anger of the people, and only then happened.


    It happened so suddenly that the police responsible for protecting the security of White ¡¯s envoy did not have time to disperse the crowd. "


    Avoiding heavy is light, and artistic processing is the final answer.


    It ¡¯s not that Rogers is irresponsible. It ¡¯s mainly this kind of thing. There is no way to go deeper. The best way is to close the case as soon as possible.


    The longer things get dragged, the greater the troubles behind. Regardless of what the government believes, in the hearts of many people, the one who killed White''s ambassador is the hero of Britain.


    The Gladstone Prime Minister stopped talking, the people did not know what was going on, how could they planners be unclear.


    The Russian army''s attack on the British garrison in Afghanistan was originally a fake. It is naturally impossible for the Russians who bear the blame to admit it.


    White, the Russian ambassador to London, had always been a straight character. It is also normal for reporters to provoke a few words and say a few radical words.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was wrong, the Foreign Secretary George said: "The matter is now at this stage, it is no longer important how Minister White died.


    No matter what answer is given, the Russians will not agree, we must prepare for the worst. "


    A ambassador died, and no country would accept such a bewildered explanation before receiving compensation for benefits.


    There is no doubt that the relationship between Britain and Russia has broken down, and it is impossible for the British government to use its interests to compensate the enemy.


    "Ugh!"


    Prime Minister Gladstone sighed.


    In the beginning, dumping the pot to the Russians was just to quell the adverse effects of the front-line defeat and to avoid a political crisis.


    Because of the geographical location, it is impossible for Britain to attack the Russians.


    Although the gang of veterans in Congress often had their heads drawn, they were sober that they had no confidence in the British Army.


    They did not take the initiative to provoke war, and the tsarist government was not prepared for a long-term war. For the verbal conflict, the possibility of war broke out was almost zero, and there was no need to worry about the situation getting out of control.


    According to the original plan, nothing more than the continued deterioration of British-Russian relations, slowly diplomatic.


    But the plan did not change quickly. The Russian minister was beaten to death by a large audience, and the British and Russian governments were forced to the corner.


    The British government couldn''t give a satisfactory answer to the Russians, because of political factors, they couldn''t even hand over the murderers.


    From the London police''s definition of the incident as an accident, it can be seen that the gang of guys were not working hard under the influence of public opinion.


    The British government is bitter, but why not the Russian government?


    Originally, with the defeat of the British army in the Afghan region, the power of the main warlords in the tsarist government expanded sharply.


    Now that this incident has happened again, if no satisfactory answer can be obtained, no one but God can stop the outbreak of war.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone said slowly: "Order the Governor-General of India to prepare for the battle, and the country must also prepare.


    The Indian colony alone is not an opponent of the Russians. Once the war breaks out, we will send troops to reinforce the Afghan region in the shortest possible time.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to make diplomatic efforts, and if possible, this war can still be fought without fighting. "


    The Afghan region has already started. For the British government, the most important thing now is to clear the place as soon as possible and re-establish social order. At this time, I went to go to war with the Russians, and it was a purely loss-making business.


    After winning the war, they were unable to enter the Central Asian region; after losing the war, not only the newly acquired Afghanistan will be thrown out, but even the Indian colonies will always be threatened by the Russians.


    ...


    Despite the British government''s efforts to block the news, the murder of the Russian embassy was spread like a wing.


    When the news reached the Vienna Palace, it was already the next afternoon. Franz''s first reaction to the news was-impossible.


    "A country''s ambassador was beaten to death by a large audience." Is this not an international joke?


    The British define it as an "accident", which also requires someone to believe.


    Whether it was Feishi accidentally injured, or other reasons. In a word, from the beginning, the "counselor''s case" was related to the conspiracy.


    As for who is behind the scenes, this question is difficult to answer. It ¡¯s not hard to guess, but there are too many suspects.


    Behind the scenes can be the enemies of the British, the enemies of the Russians, or even the main battle groups of the two countries.


    If you want to delve deeper, you will find that both Britain and Russia are kings of hatred, and the enemies of the two of them add up to the world.


    Not as many black hands as possible, for Franz, such peers hidden behind the scenes must also be vigilant.


    "From the analysis of the current international situation, who do you think is most likely to do it?"


    As soon as the words fell, Franz felt like he was asking a silly question. When it comes to suspicions, Austria is definitely one of the best.


    In order to provoke the Anglo-Russian War, the Vienna government could do a lot. Some of these things cannot even be kept secret.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg replied: "In terms of suspicion, we and the French are the most suspected. After excluding us, the French are the most likely.


    But this inference is not very reasonable. There are many ways to provoke the Anglo-Russian war. Under normal circumstances, the French government will not start against a country ¡¯s minister. "


    Deep down, Franz was still embarrassed. Think of it for a long time ..., forget it, forget the dark history of the light and let it disappear into the long river of history.


    However, Weisenberg''s inference is not a problem. Under normal circumstances, politicians will not choose extreme means.


    After all, this is a high-risk job. In case the news is exposed, that''s a big deal. At the same time offended the British and Russian countries, then the calf is over.


    Even if it is necessary to do it, everyone will choose to borrow a knife to kill people, and if you want to check it, you can only find the person who is the boiler.


    Franz shook his head: "Forget it, this problem will be left to the British and Russian governments to have a headache!"


    Regardless of who is behind the scenes, in the short term, it is still beneficial to us.


    At this juncture, this kind of thing happened, and the British-Russian war was almost inevitable.


    Next, we do not need to mix it, leaving the stage to the UK and Russia, we just watch their performance. "


    The more critical moments, the less they can show their heads. If the British and Russians are regarded as behind-the-scenes, wouldn''t it be wronged?


    This kind of thing can only get darker and darker, but there is no way to prove it innocent. Whenever it is involved, don''t want to wash it out.


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 Chapter 864： Countdown to war

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    In Saint Petersburg, after receiving the news of the death of Minister White in London, Alexander III was directly blown up.


    If it were n¡¯t for the last trace of reason, to restrain the idea of ??killing the British Minister as a revenge, the biggest political scandal of this century will happen.


    "This is the explanation of the British, clearly we are treated as fools!"


    Having finished speaking, Alexander III tore up the document directly, proving with actual actions that he was really angry.


    There is no way not to be angry. According to the British, the main responsibility is that White ¡¯s ambassador is unobstructed, which angered the British people before an accident happened.


    The dead cannot speak, all the parties are controlled by the British, and the truth of the matter cannot be discerned at all.


    Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Alexander III will not believe it anyway. Minister White was appointed by him personally, there may be a lot of problems, but it is definitely not a fool.


    If it is sent to some small countries, it may really be arrogant. But as a minister in the UK, where is White''s arrogance?


    In particular, it is nonsense to admit that the Russian army attacked the British troops stationed in Afghanistan.


    Not to mention that this was a foolproof thing, even if it really happened, it would not be possible for the embassy to confess abroad even when the Tsarist government firmly denied it.


    Field Secretary Marshal Ivanov persuaded: "Your Majesty, breath away your anger. There is no need to spoil your body for the **** British.


    When the Central Asian war is over, we will slowly liquidate with them. "


    Having become the leader of the main battle group, Marshal Ivanov has not changed his usual steady style.


    It is necessary to retaliate against the British, and we have to wait until the fight is over.


    Turning your face with the British in advance, except for a few voices, has essentially no effect at all, and may even increase the difficulty of the war.


    Britain and Russia have different systems. The tsarist government controls all national rights and can prepare for war nationwide at any time; however, the British government must be subject to parliament.


    Before the beginning of the war, the government could not pass the parliament and directly order the mobilization of the whole country. Even if it is preparing for war, it can only be carried out on a small scale.


    If you do n¡¯t take advantage of what you see in front of you, it ¡¯s a fool.


    After a short pause, Alexander III nodded: "Since the British are going to fight, then complete them.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done a good job in France and Austria, and cooperated with the Ministry of Finance to raise as much funds as possible. This war cannot be ended in a short time. "


    After making a decision, Alexander III still had no idea. There is a lesson from the Russian-Russian war that Alexander III was unwilling to go to war with any big country.


    But the general trend is not controlled by individual will. The repeated provocations of the British have already touched the bottom line of the Russian Empire.


    ...


    In the battlefield of Afghanistan, outside disturbances have not yet spread, and Lieutenant General Patrick does not know that a telegram he shirks his responsibility can become another turning point in the relationship between Britain and Russia.


    At this moment, Lieutenant General Patrick is still worried about the increasing number of casualties.


    Especially on the night two days ago, after the 7th Indian Colonial Division headquarters was attacked by guerrillas, there was also a battalion.


    "Hirst, that idiot, why wasn''t it used for meetings?"


    This meeting was originally accountable, and the party did not actually come, and it was understandable that Lieutenant Patrick had flared.


    A young military officer in the near future replied: "My Excellency Commander, Major General Hearst was hit by a bomb on the way to the headquarters and is currently being rescued."


    This answer chilled Patrick''s heart.


    In the mutiny two days ago, many high-ranking officers of the Seventh Colony Division went to see God. If Major General Hirst also saw God, things would be worse.


    Generally speaking, dead people are not responsible. During the meeting, he was attacked and saw God. This was also due to his martyrdom.


    The officers who can take responsibility are all dead, and the following officers are not qualified to take responsibility. This black pot can only be carried by Patrick, the general commander.


    It should be known that in the British Foreign War, there have been no officers of the rank of major general who have been killed in battle for many years.


    Even if the officers of the Indian Colonial Division are one step below the regular army, the major general is still the major general.


    The life and death of the person concerned are unknown, and Lieutenant General Patrick has no intention of continuing accountability.


    "Got it, read the report on the casualties of the seventh division."


    The young officer holding the document behind him immediately replied: "Yes!"


    "After the Ying Xiao, the seventh division killed 786 people on the spot, 565 casualties, and 1218 people were missing, including 76 officers killed and 94 injured.


    Another seven material warehouses were burned by fire, and an ammunition warehouse also exploded ... "


    Listening to the casualty report, Lieutenant Patrick ¡¯s heart seemed to be bleeding, the enemy ¡¯s shadow was not touched, and the force of a regiment was so tossed.


    Even if the loss is lost, this is the colonial division anyway, and the soldiers can still recruit if they die. The most indispensable thing in India is the people.


    The officer''s loss is different, and the top of the 7th Colonial Division is almost wiped out. It is important to know that the middle and senior officers of the Colonial Division are also British and lost on the battlefield, but there is no way to add them immediately.


    Once reported to the country, it is a fatal stain for Patrick ¡¯s military career.


    As for the missing soldiers, because there are so many Indian colonies, this cannon fodder is worthless and is ignored by Lieutenant General Patrick.


    "All heard, what happened in the seventh division, sounded the alarm for all of us.


    No one knows better than what you own. I''m optimistic about the troops, and I don''t want to happen again.


    Now that the Seventh Division has suffered heavy losses, it must be withdrawn. In the ensuing siege battle, it is up to you to deploy troops to fill this gap. "


    When they heard about the division of troops, everyone''s expression suddenly became tense.


    The Afghan region is not small. In this siege plan, each unit has a large defense area, and its strength is inevitably inadequate. The pressure on everyone to divide the troops is even greater.


    A slightly older military officer persuaded: "His Commander, our eleventh division has a defense area of ??more than one hundred London. If we then divide the troops, it may be difficult to complete the task of containment of the guerrillas.


    It is said that not only the area of ??the eleventh division is large, but the situation faced by all troops is similar.


    After the war broke out for so long, no one has rested, and the morale of the military has fallen to the lowest point since the war.


    It is no longer appropriate to continue to enter the siege of the guerrillas. It is better to withdraw the troops and rest for a period of time, and wait for the reinforcements to arrive before carrying out the siege. "


    The facts are in front of us. Since the outbreak of war, these troops have not taken a break.


    The battalion of the 7th Colonial Division and the fighting in the past few days have reduced the morale of the army and the high spirits of the soldiers.


    "His Commander, Major General Winston is right. The troops do need to be rehabilitated. If they continue to fight like this, the troops will change."


    "My Excellency Commander, the army really needs a break ..."


    ...


    As Lieutenant General Patrick said, what kind of soldiers he carries is the only thing he knows best. It is because he knows too well that everyone has no confidence in dividing troops.


    The sound of persuasion sounded in twos and threes, so that Lieutenant General Patrick was awake, and now the troops were indeed tired.


    It is important to know that these troops are not elite divisions. They have been able to fight for several months in a row, and they have already performed at a super level.


    No, using "continuous combat" seems a bit exaggerated. But on average, there are still combat missions every 10 days and half a month, most of which are siege guerrillas.


    For elite troops, this may not be much different from outings. But for the Indian colonial division, this has already reached the limit.


    But just giving up, Lieutenant General Patrick was a little unwilling. Finally, the main force of the guerrillas was surrounded. At this time, all the efforts in front were abandoned.


    The next chance, now withdrawing the soldiers, I am afraid there is no next chance.


    The London government is very dissatisfied with the poor performance of the British army on the battlefield.


    Lieutenant General Patrick does not want to go back in vain, and now he must submit a passing answer to let the country recognize his ability.


    "The reinforcements will arrive next week, and they have worked so hard for so long, I believe you do not want to return without success!


    Hold on for another week, someone will replace you. Everyone work hard, I believe you can overcome the difficulties ... "


    After receiving the good news of the arrival of the reinforcements, the people reluctantly accepted the result. After all, arms are not thighs, and you can''t disobey on the battlefield!


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 Chapter 865： Build momentum

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    The British army is still struggling in the battlefields of Afghanistan. The battlefield in Central Asia has already been divided. The Russians have proved with strength that they are still the most powerful European roller.


    Of course, this victory was preached by the tsarist government, and the outside world still knows nothing about the specific situation.


    The only certainty is that the Russian army has indeed defeated the main forces of the three Central Asian countries and has mastered the initiative on the battlefield. As for whether it will fall into the vast ocean of the people ¡¯s war, only the Russians themselves will know.


    Although Franz paid attention to the Central Asian war situation, he did not send people to collect intelligence on the spot. Most of the information in the hands of the Vienna government was released by Britain and Russia.


    This point in time is too sensitive. If Austria blends much, it is easy to be mistaken by Britain and Russia for having ambitions for Central Asia.


    "What step has Russians made in preparing for war, and when can they attack the Afghan region?"


    In fact, the tsarist government started preparing for war a year ago. It was just that the combat objective at the time was to seize parts of Central Asia.


    Afghanistan is simply not within the scope of the tsarist government ¡¯s plan. The highest goal is to support the guilty regime and serve as a buffer between Britain and Russia.


    With the smooth progress on the battlefield and the poor performance of the British army, the Russians'' expectations have also increased, and they now want to swallow the Afghan region.


    In this context, the original preparation for war is naturally insufficient. About three months ago, Alexander III issued a national war preparation order.


    It is just "national war preparation", not "national mobilization". The topography of the Afghan region limits the military input of both sides. As long as the supplies are sufficient, the hundreds of thousands of troops in the region do not need Russian national mobilization.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "This is only a local war. In theory, after such a long period of time, the Russians should be ready for war.


    However, from the analysis of the situation of the Russian Empire''s army transfer, material flow, and rail transportation, I am afraid that it will take some time to coordinate. "


    The war is the most test of the government''s ability to organize. It does not have any confidence in the Russian bureaucrat Franz. Chaos is inevitable.


    Preparing for war doesn''t mean that you need to produce materials. What''s more important is that you must deliver the materials to the frontline soldiers before they can really make a difference.


    The original World War I was the pinnacle of Russian bureaucracy. The soldiers on the front were hungry, and the food behind was moldy in the warehouse.


    Similar things happened in the two Russian-Russian wars. In fact, during the first Russian-Russian war, the Russian army was also killed by domestic bureaucrats.


    "By the way, the British media also published the news of the Russian army ¡¯s slaughter in Central Asia yesterday, and it is said that they also attached photos.


    If the news is true, then the situation in Central Asia is not as peaceful as the tsarist government said. "


    Franz frowned as he heard the news of the "Slaughter City". In the late 19th century, there was little news of the slaughterhouse in the world.


    However, in the style of the Russian army, it is not surprising that there have been several massacre incidents. After all, the Three Khanates of Central Asia still bear the name of traitors, and the treatment of traitor Russians must be revenge.


    If the news is not issued by the British, then the credibility is even higher.


    No way, the British''s morality is really not high. Even if there are pictures and truth, they can also be faked.


    It is nothing more than a question of changing the military uniform. As long as it is politically necessary, Franz believes that John Niu can do it.


    Although the massacre of indigenous people was not a big deal this year, the damage to the country ¡¯s image was still great.


    At the critical moment when the Anglo-Russian war is on the verge, who has a better international image will be more likely to gain the support of international public opinion in the war.


    After pondering for a moment, Franz said seriously: "Send someone to verify the truth of the news as soon as possible. The propaganda department prepares the public opinion to guide the work, so that the massacre does not affect us.


    Russia and Austria are allies, and if the Russian massacre is actually hammered, Austria will also be scolded by public opinion.


    It ¡¯s enough to be scolded internationally, even if Franz wants to control, his hand ca n¡¯t be stretched that long.


    However, domestic public opinion must be brought under control, and it is impossible to have the strange thing of public opinion kidnapping the government''s decision-making.


    Throughout, Franz''s focus is on Austria itself. As for the trouble of the Russians, can it be considered trouble?


    If it is not really out of reach, he must act as an enthusiastic person and support the war of aggression against the people of Central Asia.


    ...


    St petersburg


    "British people smash our international image internationally, how do you think we should respond?"


    As can be seen from the tone, Alexander III did not take this seriously.


    When you get scolded, you get scolded. Anyway, the Russian Empire has a tradition of scolding internationally. The European world scolded them for hundreds of years, and the days are still the same.


    In Alexander III''s view, it does not matter whether the Russian army slaughtered the city in Central Asia.


    Even the image of the Russian Empire in the European world, even a barbarian, cannot be reversed in a few words.


    Barbarians'' slaughtering of the city is completely normal. If the Russian army did not commit any crime in Central Asia, it would have a problem.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez replied: "Your Majesty, the massacre in the mouth of the British occurred in Central Asia. The dead are all indigenous pagans, and the European world will not be too concerned.


    If the direct explanations were deceived by the British, no matter how much evidence we produced, some people would believe that the massacre was real.


    Instead of doing the opposite, the British accused us of slaughtering in Central Asia. We can also expose their atrocities in Afghanistan and atrocities in India ...


    If you still can''t stand it, then turn over the old accounts, drag all the colonial empires into the water, and disperse the pressure of international public opinion. "


    Perhaps other countries can accuse the Russians of slaughtering the city. Only the British are not qualified, and what they are doing in Afghanistan is no better than the slaughtering city.


    In fact, in this worse era, no one is much cleaner. Every colonial empire is built on the **** sea of ??corpses without any exceptions.


    In recent years, the news of the massacre has rarely been heard, which does not mean that it did not happen.


    It''s just that everyone has learned well and knows to handle it in a low-key manner. The influence of the slaughter city was too bad, and the number of occurrences may have decreased, but the massacres in the colonies still occurred frequently.


    Alexander III nodded and explained that there was no such thing. His family knew what was happening to him, what was the military discipline of the Russian army, everyone was clear.


    Perhaps the massacre was not as exaggerated as it was, but the massacre could not be more normal, which was also tacitly approved by the tsarist government.


    From the moment the Central Asian Three Khanates stabbed Russia, the tsarist government decided to retaliate, and the front-line Russian army was just implementing this will.


    "The problem in public opinion is trivial and will not affect the next war. The key is the situation in Central Asia.


    Marshal Ivanov, how long will the military be able to clear the place and start the next battle plan? "


    Although he did not pay much attention to details, Alexander III realized the instability of the situation in Central Asia.


    The Russian army on the front line is not a lunatic. Only when the social order is out of control will extreme measures be taken.


    Under normal circumstances, at most it will rob money and rob women. Without enough benefits, I went to play to slaughter when I was full.


    Marshal Ivanov, who kept his head down and wanted to reduce his sense of presence, realized that he could not escape, and replied bitterly, "Your Majesty, I cannot give an accurate time with the current situation.


    The main reason is that the Central Asia region is too large. After defeating the main force of the enemy, a large number of scattered soldiers roamed around and started to do harm. After a while, it is difficult for us to find their hiding place.


    The Ministry of Army plans to wipe out some areas first, and open up a safe passage to the Afghan region, and wait to seize the Afghan region before returning to clean them up. "


    This is a fact. The Central Asian region is indeed too large, with a total area of ??several million square kilometers, which is not something that hundreds of thousands of Russian troops can take care of.


    If you really want to clear the place, you can''t do it in a few years, and what the Russian Empire lacks most is time.


    The British have taken control of the Afghan region, and although resistance groups still exist, no one can guarantee how long these people can persist.


    Once the British have cleared the guerrillas, they have established a foothold there, and it is difficult to seize Afghanistan from them.


    After a little thought, Alexander III said slowly: "Just do it! But the military should speed up, don''t slow down the fighter."


    ...


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 Chapter 866： Conspiracy theory

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    1889 was a very special year, and the people who ate melons watched it lively.


    From the initial Central Asian War and the Afghan War to the outbreak of the ministerial case, the British and Austrian nations opened another splendid war of torture.


    However, this is only the beginning. The good news is that the British and Russians are torn down. As a result, the British who did not follow the rules took the lead in offering sacrifices.


    Since the second half of the year, the black history of the major European colonial empires has been continuously exposed.


    There is no exception in Austria. Franz, the melon-eating crowd, cannot eat melons well.


    At this time, if he didn''t know it was a British conspiracy, he would have been the emperor for so many years.


    The "Central Asia massacre" and "black history of various countries" were created only to divert international public opinion.


    The Russian ambassador was killed in London by the people''s congregation. The British government could not say clearly what happened.


    The international community simply does not agree with the claims given by the British. Various countries have urged the British government to solve the case as soon as possible and put a full stop on the case of the minister.


    In recent years, the British government has drawn a lot of hatred. In addition to the joint pressure of various countries to crack down on the rules-breaking behavior of the game, it also has the meaning to play by the title.


    There are good reasons, and all European countries have joined together. The British want to retaliate afterwards, and there is no excuse for revenge.


    Of course, retaliation is a secondary issue, and Russia and Austria are leading the way, and they are not afraid of retaliation at all.


    Other countries are only here to make up the numbers. This time, they came out mainly to brush their sense of existence.


    For a small country, if it has not been bubbled internationally for a long time and is forgotten, it will be a disaster.


    The "Ministerial Case" of the London government neither wanted to investigate nor could it be investigated. In this context, of course, we must find ways to divert public attention.


    Then the "Russian Massacre in Central Asia" went live. After a bit of hype, everyone''s focus shifted to the black history of the major colonial empires.


    As one of the victims, Franz is now too busy to get rid of the impact, and he has no reason to look at the indecision of the British.


    There is no way. According to the British media, Austria is the largest slave trader in human history. It is more powerful than Portugal and England.


    To the British, Franz did not agree with 10,000.


    Just kidding, if Austria became a slave trader gang, wouldn''t his emperor become the biggest slave merchant?


    On this issue, Franz dared to swear to God that he had never engaged in the slave trade.


    The Austrian government also did not engage in the slave trade. Even the Austrian government was one of the first countries to crack down on the slave trade.


    Since the beginning of the colonial empire, the Austrian government has not drawn any profit from the slave trade.


    Vienna Palace


    Looking at the news that criticized Austria''s slave trade, Franz asked, frowning: "Public opinion has questioned our voice constantly, what plan does the Ministry of Publicity have?"


    The mouth grows on others, and people just want to say that Austria has no way to block their mouths.


    Because of the manipulation of international forces behind it, even the previous Jin Yuan Dafa is not very easy to use. Even if it can be bought, the asking price of these newspapers is too high, and Austria does not pay any money.


    Propaganda Minister Louis von Laval: "In view of the current complex international situation, in addition to passive interpretation, the best way is to push the responsibility.


    As early as thirty years ago, we abolished slavery and prohibited any slave trade. This is a well-known thing.


    At that time, the serious shortage of labor force in the countries of the Americas restricted the development of the national economy. In order to help the countries of the Americas develop their economies, we only sent the excess labor force from Austria to Africa.


    In itself is for mutual benefit and win-win. In order to guarantee the normal life of immigrants, we even gave them subsidies.


    Immigrants were all free citizens before they arrived in the Americas. The signed contract also stipulated the status of free citizens, and how they became slaves later, it is necessary to ask the country concerned. "


    Although the reasons were far-fetched, Franz chose to believe.


    In recent years, Austria has successively sent tens of millions of immigrants to the Americas and Persia. It is really to help the countries of the Americas develop their economies.


    The Vienna government has archived these precious historical materials. Austria only responded to the request of the governments of various countries before agreeing to export its surplus domestic labor.


    In order to help everyone to become prosperous, the Vienna government contributed money and lost tens of millions of Aegis in the process of labor export.


    What happened later was that the capitalists were too greedy to turn a bunch of freemen into slaves.


    To be held accountable, it is also because the laws of the country concerned are imperfect, otherwise there will be no bad things behind, and there is no slight relationship with Austria.


    Those who accused Austria of being a slave trader are a bunch of ulterior motives. Who has ever seen a slave trader who paid money to slaves?


    After pondering for a moment, Franz shook his head: "These are not enough. While washing us, we need to have negative examples to set off.


    There are many countries in Europe that have engaged in the slave trade. Try to bring the topic to them, especially the British need to focus on care.


    They are the largest slave traders and drug dealers in human history. These are blasphemy against human civilization. We must expose the British conspiracy and let more people know the truth. "


    You pit me, I pit you. This is how the great powers get along. The British dare to fan the flames everywhere, and Franz does not mind putting the British on the fire.


    In terms of black history, Austria is just a little brother. Especially against the background of colleagues, it is totally not worth mentioning.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    After answering, Louis von Laval, the Minister of Publicity, had a headache.


    It is easy to expose the black history of the British. Anyway, they are all black, and they cannot be washed at all.


    But to use it in conspiracy theories, it is necessary to study it carefully. Not because there are too few conspiracies, but because the British have too many conspiracies, which are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.


    For details, you can refer to the house plans formulated by the Austrian General Staff. There are many ideas in the house, and you can go to the bottom steadily.


    Seeing the troubles of the Minister of Propaganda, Franz added: "The focus of conspiracy theory is on drugs.


    The British sold opium everywhere, in addition to making huge profits, they also wanted to poison the world with opium, weaken the strength of countries, and prepare them to dominate the world.


    The Propaganda Department can find a group of experts and scholars to come forward and scold the British people for their sinister intentions, and call on the world to ban opium smoking.


    You can let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperate with you. When necessary, you can convene a global anti-drug conference in the name of the government. "


    Franz had long wanted to do something about drugs. Unfortunately, before this, everyone has not realized the harmfulness of opium, and many people use opium as a panacea.


    Therefore, the anti-drug thing can only be done by Austria with the door closed. Opium is still widespread internationally, and in some areas opium has become a hard currency.


    With the development of science and technology, more and more people are aware of the harmfulness of opium, and the society advocates the prohibition of opium circulation.


    The basic conditions for calling on the world to fight drugs are already barely available. It happens that the British have come to the door again at this time, and Franz has no reason not to destroy their money.


    It is not necessary for all countries to participate together, as long as several major powers participate, international law can be formed.


    Even if opium cannot be banned, then the British can be disgusted and their international image can be attacked.


    Louis von Lavalre reminded: "Your Majesty, the British themselves also consume opium, and there is a lot of opium circulation in both the homeland and the colonies. It is probably a far-fetched reason to accuse them of using opium to weaken the strength of countries.


    I have to admit that the opium merchants are powerful, and they have not forgotten to go back to their compatriots while punishing the world internationally.


    After all, it''s to make money, everyone is the same.


    Franz smiled slightly: "It doesn''t matter, this crime is announced to the international community. It''s enough to change a set of rhetoric in Britain, for example: capitalists try to use opium to control Britain.


    Emphasis is placed on the addiction to opium smoking. Once you become addicted to drugs, you can no longer do without opium, and then you can only let the capitalists behind you decide. "


    It doesn''t matter if you talk nonsense, there will always be people who believe it. Even if the opium merchants did not dare to do this, no one could guarantee that they had not thought about it.


    The British government''s bill to ban opium has never been passed. There is only a "Drug Pharmacy Act", which is equivalent to no restrictions.


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 Chapter 867： Unclear

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    "" On the Harmfulness of Opium ", what is it all written about, how the **** can these contents be reported!


    Henry rolled over for me, and now you need to give me a reasonable explanation ... "


    Thundering is the famous British opium tycoon George Grande, enough to rank among the top ten among all opium dealers in the world.


    As one of the vested interests, like all opium dealers, George Grande has always firmly believed that: opium is a omnipotent medicine, and the sale of opium is for salvation.


    George Grande has always hated the outside world for criticizing the harmfulness of opium.


    With the development of science and technology, more and more people realized the harmfulness of opium, and stood up and called on the government to ban the circulation of opium.


    In order to continue to make huge profits through the opium trade, opium traders naturally have to cover up these different voices. To this end, they did not hesitate to use a lot of profits to buy government officials, newspapers, and lawmakers.


    The opium trade, which seems to be dominated by opium traffickers, is actually a spoiled meeting with the participation of British bureaucrats, parliamentarians, and the media.


    Driven by interests, those with vested interests worked together to suppress the voice of banning opium in China.


    Now seeing the articles published in the newspaper exposing the harmfulness of opium, George Grande was naturally unhappy, which meant that he had to spend a greater price to suppress different voices.


    Henry, who is in charge of public relations and public relations, hurried to explain: "Sir, this time things are very special, and the source of public opinion is not in the country.


    It may be related to the recent international disputes. The first to defame the panacea was the Austrian newspaper. The domestic newspaper only reproduced ... "


    If you are not nervous, the opium dealers are ruthless. Opium tycoons like George Grande, if there are not a few hundred lives under their hands, why stand in this circle?


    If he messed up his thing, it would be dead. If it were not forced by life, Henry would not take this high-risk job.


    As one of the parties, no one knows better than him. The voice of people calling for a ban on opium sales.


    The promotion of the Austrian government is only one of the fuse. Some newspapers dare to publish such news, mainly because the domestic opposition to the opium trade is growing.


    There were not one or two people who were scourged by opium, neither rich nor poor, and many British dignitaries also became victims.


    Although the opium dealer''s power is great, it has not reached the point where it is covered by the sky. Public relations and public relations can''t buy all the newspapers. Some people dare to criticize it as normal.


    In fact, the newspapers that George Grande saw were relatively moderate, but they only reproduced the contents of foreign newspapers and did not express their views.


    The content on many street tabloids is truly shocking, and dare to publish everything. Before they came to the door, they changed their vests again.


    Henry had clearly felt that there was a force behind it, which worried him.


    George Grande interrupted: "Don''t talk to me about these useless things, no matter what method you use, you will suppress these sounds.


    If these people don''t accept our goodwill, they don''t need to exist. Pick this active one to kill the chicken and the monkey.


    Let the outside world know that our all-purpose medicine association is not irritating! "


    Facing the furious George Grande, Henry really had no courage to refuse, and he replied angrily: "Yes, Jazz! It''s just ..."


    Waiting for the words to finish, George Grande slammed the table and cursed: "Damn Austrian miscellaneous, they should have been scrapped. They are now the climate, and they dare to handle ..."


    As long as Austrian legislation banned the opium trade decades ago, opium dealers wanted to retaliate, but their British government rulers were not stupid.


    In any case, Austria was also one of the four major powers in the world. For the opium trade, he ran to fight Austria, which was a sign of his brain flooding.


    It can''t be said that the government can''t be moved, and with the help of the opium traffickers alone, it''s naturally impossible to confront the Austrian government. Not allowed by law, smuggled secretly.


    However, smuggling is not easy. The Austrian government has been severely cracking down on the opium trade. The opium traffickers grabbed one click and killed everyone with fear.


    Although not completely eliminated, most opium traffickers were deterred. Big opium traders, including George Grande, have dared not go to Austria in recent years.


    Is n¡¯t it legal to sell opium legally elsewhere? Why should I go to Austria to die?


    Seeking wealth and insurance, it is only needed by the poor and white cocks. They, the big business owners, do not need to take risks.


    It turned out to be tolerable, because there are more markets to choose from. Not now, if the British government follows up, it is breaking the foundation of George Grande.


    Under the new hatred and old hatred, George Grande could not care about any nobility, and began to vent.


    This can be hard for Henry. He dares not walk, persuades but dares not persuade. He can only stand there awkwardly and try to make a very serious listening expression.


    After venting his grievances, George Grande gradually calmed down and involved international political disputes, which was not his ability to blend in itself.


    The era of capital has not yet come, and the play is too hi, that comes at a price.


    Don''t look at the fact that he also holds the title of nobility, but George Grande knows very well how much moisture there is in the purchased title compared with the real nobility.


    After a pause, he said slowly: "You don''t have to deal with political matters. I will communicate with my colleagues and work together to overcome the crisis."


    Being able to stand out in many competitions, George Grande is naturally not a waiter. He is clearly aware of the people''s deep hatred of the opium trade.


    The "Drug Pharmacy Act", promulgated in 1868, was formulated in response to strong private dissatisfaction.


    It only involves self-interest and can''t let go.


    It is important to know that in 1888 alone, the sales of opium-related products in Britain were tens of millions of pounds, and the surrounding industrial chain was as high as hundreds of millions of pounds.


    Not to mention overseas, the benefits that can be obtained are definitely much greater than those of the local.


    Once the government enacts the Crow Ban Act, not only will local interests disappear, but overseas profits will also drop sharply.


    ...


    Downing Street, Gladstone ¡¯s Prime Minister is now having a headache. The public ¡¯s attention has indeed shifted from the ¡°Envoy Case¡±, but Britain is still at the center of the whirlpool of public opinion.


    "British army''s atrocities in Afghanistan", "British colonial black history", "The biggest behind-the-scenes hand in the European War", "The biggest slave trader in human history", "Drug Empire" ...


    The focus of this series of public opinion is directed at them. In front of the facts, all their arguments are pale and weak.


    If at the outset it was known that the situation would be out of control, Prime Minister Gladstone would rather resist the pressure of the "council" case, and the big deal would be to fight the Russians.


    Such a toss is not only inevitable in the Anglo-Russian war, but also infamous.


    European countries are very disgusted with their methods of dragging people into the water. The major colonial empires are all a pile of black history, and some are still in progress.


    In this context, everyone can only push a more excessive back to attract the public''s attention.


    Austria started, and everyone pushed it hand in hand, and Britain dominated the list with its strength.


    It is still the kind that cannot go up and down. The black history far exceeds the sum of the second, three, four, and five, and has become the focus of international public opinion.


    Prime Minister Gladstone: "International public opinion is becoming more and more unfavorable to us, and now if we do anything casually, it will be magnified.


    Facts have proved that our plan to divert public attention has failed. European countries are very dissatisfied with our unmasking of their black history. This is just the beginning of revenge.


    If we cannot handle these problems properly, we will encounter more troubles later. Do you have any good solutions? "


    Fighting directly with Britain, few countries dare, but secretly, they will have no pressure.


    Anyway, it was Austria that lifted the cover, and the Russians rushed on the front line, everyone just knocked on the drum.


    If the British government wants to retaliate, it must first resolve the two leaders, otherwise it will only be counterproductive.


    Prime Minister Primrose replied: "The Prime Minister is right, these problems really need to be resolved.


    But there is not much we can do right now, any excessive means will cause uproar. Continue to entangle on this issue will only be more detrimental to us.


    According to past experience, to suppress a focus of public opinion, it can only create a greater focus of public opinion.


    The main reason we failed to divert public attention this time was to build too many enemies. Now we should learn a lesson.


    In essence, this incident is just an accident, and it does not have substantial interests, and there is no need to survive.


    The Russians are already preparing for war, and it is imperative to defend Afghanistan. I feel that I can appease the dissatisfaction of various countries, and then provoke the conflict between Britain and Russia, and divert the attention of the domestic people.


    This public opinion has affected the interests of some capitalists. I believe they will help us guide public opinion. As for international public opinion, let them go! "


    Although the opium trade is not an important source of revenue for the government, opium traffickers are definitely the big winners of newspapers, bureaucrats, and lawmakers.


    In recent years, British businessmen have controlled most of the drug trade in the world, and nearly half of the benefits have flowed into the pockets of bureaucrats and parliamentarians through various channels.


    Although many people do not have a cold for this interest group, they have to admit that this group is powerful.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone nodded and became a British prime minister. His eyes naturally contained sand.


    ...


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 Chapter 868： Anti-drug campaign

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    Public opinion momentum has been created, and Franz will naturally not give up this opportunity to brush prestige and crack down on the proper positive energy of the drug trade.


    Others are afraid of being retaliated against by opium traffickers, and need to be cautious when speaking, he is not afraid of this emperor!


    On June 26, 1889, Franz published the "Declaration of War on Drugs Initiative", calling on all countries in the world to act together to ban the drug trade.


    In the critically criticized natural opium trade, Franz would not save the British face, and directly demanded that the British government be responsible for the opium flooding.


    On the same day, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued diplomatic notes to all countries in the world, inviting countries to participate in the international anti-drug conference to be held in Vienna a year later.


    Long time intervals, there is no way.


    It was inconvenient to communicate this year. It is a few months after the news spreads all over the world. It is really not enough to wait for the representatives of various countries to arrive in Vienna in one year.


    The main purpose of convening an international anti-drug conference is to increase the pressure on the British government. Naturally, the more representatives attending the conference, the better.


    Franz always likes to move afterwards. Since he decided to crack down on the British opium trade, he must naturally make a difference.


    Without compromising the British government, at least the sale of opium must be explicitly prohibited in international law, and the use of opium should be limited to the field of medicine, not health care products that can be sold at will.


    Franz ¡¯s personal platform naturally inspired the confidence of the opium traders. With the publication of the proposal, Franz became the leader of the international anti-drug movement.


    No one robbed him in this position, and the opium dealers were not easy to mess with. In the past hundred years, it is not known how many people of insight who oppose the opium trade have died under their butcher knives.


    Finally, someone who could withstand the opium dealers counterattacked, and everyone would naturally push him to the front desk.


    Especially for countries suffering from opium poisoning, the impact is even greater.


    After waiting for so many years, a master who could fight against the British finally appeared and carried the banner of smoking ban.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Since His Majesty issued the declaration, we have received support from Russia, Greece, Montenegro, Switzerland, France, Spain, the Nordic Federation, and some states in the German region.


    The situation is similar to what we had expected. If there is no accident, after the news spreads, there will be several countries outside Europe to support us.


    The opium trade is harmful to everyone. The remaining countries have not made public statements, mainly because they are worried about being retaliated by the British. Most of them also hope that the smoking ban will succeed.


    Once an international conference is convened, it should be no problem to pass a bill prohibiting the circulation of opium. "


    Through the opium trade, the British plundered the wealth of all countries in the world and seriously damaged everyone''s interests.


    No one lifted the lid. Apart from fear of retaliation by the British, there are more domestic interest groups that profit from the opium trade.


    The efforts of interest groups have suppressed the opposition. But all this, with Franz''s declaration disappeared.


    People of insight who oppose the proliferation of opium stood up, the harmfulness of opium was revealed, and the cover could not cover it at last.


    Interest groups can influence the government, but they cannot make decisions for the government. At a critical moment, politicians will naturally kick off these dirty footwear.


    With the exception of France, Spain and the Nordic Federation, these countries that publicly support smoking bans have a common characteristic: they are heavily influenced by Austria and basically not affected by the British.


    Even if it offends the British, it does n¡¯t matter, anyway, John Bull ¡¯s tentacles ca n¡¯t be reached, and he ¡¯s not afraid of retaliation.


    Frankly speaking, with the support of Spain and the Nordic Federation, Franz was not surprised that the British had plundered their wealth through the opium trade and naturally opposed it.


    The performance of the French is quite strange. Do n¡¯t forget that Britain and France are allies, and the recent relationship between France and Austria is very bad. For political reasons, the French government has no reason to support it.


    However, this is useless, and the French government jumped out to support it. It was still one of the earliest countries to show its position, ranking first almost at the same time as the Russians.


    Without the support of the French government, Austria may not be able to obtain the support of so many European countries in such a short period of time.


    "Is there something wrong with the relationship between Britain and France? Recently, how has the French government always caused trouble to the British?"


    Not Franz is sensitive. From the beginning of the alliance to the present, the French government has always caused trouble to the British. Of course, the British government has not dug the French.


    Putting aside the paper of the covenant, the relationship between Britain and France is more like the enemy than the ally.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg explained: "Your Majesty, the relationship between Britain and France is very complicated and can be traced back to the Middle Ages.


    During this long period of time, the UK and France have been hostile for most of the time. Even if they now form an alliance, the two countries lack the most basic trust.


    From the information we collected, the alliance between Britain and France is more like a farce. The two governments have never regarded the other as an ally.


    Whenever a conflict of interest occurs, or one party loses its value, the alliance will collapse immediately. "


    This answer is very speechless, but if you think about the farce in the early space-time Anglo-French alliance, Franz will understand.


    It is impossible for two hostile countries to form an alliance all of a sudden, and it is impossible to become friends immediately. At least it will take some time for both sides to change their mindset.


    Now just stop someone on the streets of Paris and ask them who is the biggest enemy of France. There is a 99% chance that the answer is: British.


    To understand the reason, apart from the hatred between Britain and France, the most important thing is that the Russian-Austrian League has not given them enough pressure.


    After all, Russia and Austria have been allied for many years. In the past few decades, Russia and Austria have worked alone, except for the joint elimination of the Ottoman Empire.


    Especially now that the Russians have shifted their strategic focus to the south, Austria has exercised restraint on European issues, and France feels no pressure at all.


    Without pressure on survival, why should they let go of their bodies and run to be a younger brother for the British?


    The alliance is entirely a need for interests, and the greatest value lies in enhancing political influence, rather than saying that Britain and France will really join forces with Russia and Austria to start a war.


    From this perspective, it is not surprising that the French government jumped out to support the anti-drug campaign. Even the issuance of bonds to the Russians, this kind of capital enemy can do, let alone simply express their opinions!


    Franz nodded in recognition, and did not continue to struggle on this issue. The worse the relationship between Britain and France is, the better it will be for Austria, and he has absolutely no need to worry about the enemy.


    After a pause, Franz continued to ask: "Which step did the Ministry of Agriculture promote potash fertilizer, and how much domestic grain production capacity could be increased this year?"


    Secretary of Agriculture Halls: "The promotion of potash fertilizer is still relatively smooth. At present, most domestic farms have accepted potash fertilizer, and many farms have already tried it out.


    After the autumn harvest is over, everyone can see the effect, and it will be fully rolled out.


    The grain production capacity will increase substantially, and it should start to erupt next year. This year''s grain production capacity will increase slightly. "


    This is an inevitable result. No matter how good the product is, there is no bottom in everyone''s mind until it is tried.


    In particular, this kind of problem involving the income of the family, everyone is more sloppy, and no one is willing to take risks before seeing the effect.


    Everyone is willing to take out a piece of land to try potash fertilizer, which proves that the work of the Ministry of Agriculture is doing well. When the effect comes out, the government does not need to promote it, and the people will promote it themselves.


    This is also a good thing. If the grain production capacity soars this year, the Russians will not cry.


    Who knows that after the heavy losses in agriculture, the tsarist government still has the courage to continue the war with the British.


    In case the fire suddenly went out, didn''t the investment in front of Austria hit the water?


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 Chapter 869： Final preparation

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    In the battlefield in Afghanistan, Lieutenant General Patrick finally waited for a long-lost reinforcements, but before he was relieved, he received a terrible news-the Russians are about to fight.


    On September 11, 1889, the Russian army conquered the Mare area. The area closest to Afghanistan is less than one hundred kilometers.


    The three major Khanates of Central Asia, which had been expected by Britain to have high hopes, had been defeated across the board under the attack of the Russian army. At this moment, the governments of the three countries were exiled to Afghanistan.


    After nearly a year of hard work, Lieutenant General Patrick had to admit that the Indian Colonial Army was not the material to fight.


    In the case of equivalent military strength, the regular army actually failed the guerrillas, and what made people laugh at what they said now has actually happened.


    Patrick was able to become the commander of the Expeditionary Army, and his political mind was not bad. To what extent the British-Russian relations are tense, he is quite clear.


    Thinking of the impending British-Russian war, and then looking at the domestic reinforcements sent to him, Patrick had the urge to cry.


    Up to now, the British army in Afghanistan has assembled 30 infantry divisions, 2 cavalry divisions, and 8 artillery regiments.


    However, these troops are prefixed, and the situation is instantly different.


    Of the 30 infantry divisions, only two infantry divisions were sent locally, and the rest were Indian colonial forces. Cavalry divisions and artillery regiments are elite locals. This is a technical armament and belongs to a job that the Indians cannot do.


    However, sending so many cavalry troops into Afghanistan made me drunk. If it is not self-controlling, Lieutenant General Patrick would really like to greet the power generation, whether the gang of gents in the country are flooding their brains.


    A little understanding of the terrain of Afghanistan knows that the most suitable troops here are mountain infantry divisions. There is no special organization for the British army.


    As for cavalry units, in addition to acting as heralds, they can only increase the logistical pressure of the units.


    The guerrillas are all in the mountains, and they only occasionally come out to do things. The big cavalry has no use here at all.


    Nor can it be said that it is completely useless, as long as the British army defeated the Russians, the cavalry was the main force when countering Central Asia.


    Regrettably, Lieutenant General Patrick does not need it. The exiled Central Asian Government of the Three Khanates did not come empty-handed, and there were 50,000 or 60,000 troops following.


    These grassland peoples, on horseback, are born cavalry.


    Frankly speaking, the Three Khanates of Central Asia were defeated so quickly. In addition to the decay of their own regime, the lack of support from the British government is also one of the core factors.


    They are all hurt by bureaucracy. The weapons and equipment supported are joke. Some guns can be traced back to the last century, and the collection value is greater than the practical value.


    I know that I know, but there is a lot of interest exchange hidden in it, and Lieutenant Patrick wisely chose to pretend not to see it.


    Not to mention the Central Asian Khanate, in fact the weapons and equipment of the Indian Colonial Army are as usual garbage, lagging behind Europe by more than 30 years on average.


    Even if it is a local main force, there is still a gap between its weapons and equipment and the world-class level.


    It is not that Britain ¡¯s military technology is poor. The key is that the army is not seen in the country. It has always been raised by the stepmother. Every year, some funds are invested in weapons research and development.


    Being able to keep up with the world-class level is the result of a solid industrial foundation in Britain. If you want to go to the forefront of the times, government funding is simply not enough.


    "Generate domestic power, tell London we need reinforcements, a lot of reinforcements!


    If you want to defend the Afghan region, at least 20 more infantry divisions must be reinforced in the country. It must be the main force of the local army. The Indian Colonial Army will not do anything. "


    The young military officer in the past exhorted: "His Commander, are there too many 20 infantry divisions? I am afraid I will not agree."


    For the army powers such as Russia, Austria, and France, the 20 infantry divisions are not worth mentioning at all. With sufficient supplies, it can be put together for up to ten days and a half months.


    But for Britain, the situation is terrible. To put it this way, adding all the British Army before the expansion, and multiplying by two, may not all be together.


    Even because of the tension in Central Asia, the London government carried out a round of military expansion, but the British Army still has fewer than 300,000 people, and there are 17 infantry divisions in total.


    The opening required 20 main infantry divisions, clearly to pack the rhythm of the British Army, but forced the British government to continue to expand the Army.


    Lieutenant General Patrick shook his head: "Mal put away your careful thoughts, don''t forget who our enemy is this time! Facing the Russians, how much are the 20 infantry divisions?


    If you really fight, you will find that the lives on the battlefield are worthless. The Russian-Russian war is the best example, with millions of casualties on both sides.


    Although this Central Asian War may not be as crazy as the Russo-Prussian War, it will not be so easy to end without filling in hundreds of thousands of lives. "


    Looking at the stunned young officer, Lieutenant General Patrick just secretly sighed: the young generation in Britain is too fragile to bear the storm.


    Mo said that the entire Central Asian battlefield is over. The total number of casualties in the Afghan war has exceeded one million, but most Afghans have died, and everyone does not feel deeply.


    The enemies that followed were Russians. The Indian cannon fossils obviously did not stand up. The main force of the British army must be used to suppress the battle. Otherwise, it would be easy for the entire line to fail.


    Judging from the experience of the first Near East War, even if the cannon fodder was sufficient, the British army must be prepared for heavy losses.


    ...


    The British army panicked. In fact, the Russian army on the front was not much better.


    It seems to have won a comprehensive victory in the Central Asian battle, but if the governments of the three countries were not completely wiped out, it is destined that the Central Asian region will not be peaceful.


    If the Afghan guerrillas are drilling the ravine, then the guerrillas in Central Asia are mostly horse thieves, many of which are fighting against the Russian army in tribal units.


    Admiral Oginets knew very well that the fierce resistance of the people in Central Asia was largely forced by the Russian army.


    If it were not for the Russian army to go out and pillage from time to time, local resistance would not be so intense. But there is no way to know that Guizhi knows, **** determines the position of Admiral Oginets.


    Russian soldiers have almost no pay, and their main income is seized on the battlefield. They are not allowed to go out for robbery. Who wants to continue their lives?


    In addition, the logistics of the Russian army are also very bad. Even in the case of sufficient supplies, it can only barely manage to fill, there is no quality at all.


    After eating military food for many months, my mouth has long faded out. At this time, it is a big deal to hinder the soldiers from improving their lives.


    In this context, Admiral Odinets can only ignore the robbery that occurs below, and use the most brutal means to suppress the resistance movement.


    Starting from the occupation of Central Asia, the Russian army executed three or four-digit resistance elements almost every day, and maintained the social order by the most stringent laws of the company.


    It can also be said that there is no "order", because these orders can only restrain local people, and Russian soldiers do not have to obey at all.


    In order to ensure smooth logistics and transportation, General Odinets even cleared a no man ¡¯s land avenue, the residents within 30 kilometers around were cleared out.


    As a price, Admiral Oginets also got the reputation of "General Butcher", making children cry in Central Asia.


    After putting down the documents in his hand, Odinets said slowly: "After cleaning up, let''s generate electricity for the country! As long as the supplies are in place, we can attack the Afghan region."


    From the tone, we can know that Admiral Oginets is very helpless now. If there is a choice, he will never grab the commander''s position this time.


    Seemingly majestic, in fact, it is also a crisis. To win this war, Admiral Odinets offended too many people.


    If you continue to win, then there is no problem, no matter how many offended people can be suppressed by the military, and become the second Marshal Ivanov.


    But once the frontline changes, the situation is completely different. The reason that everyone pushes down the wall is also applicable here, and Auginets can only win and not lose.


    According to the original plan, the Central Asian region was seized and then closed. Now that he has achieved fame, he returned to St. Petersburg to receive the award.


    Unfortunately, the reality is cruel, and the changing international situation has inspired the tsarist government''s ambition to seize India.


    What General Odinets wants to do now is to complete the first step of the plan-to seize the Afghan region and lay the foundation for the future strategy of India.


    The middle-aged officer did not seem to realize that Auginets was in a bad mood, and he replied happily: "Yes, Your Commander!"


    Everyone is in a different location, and the scenery you see is different.


    For Admiral Oginets, the title of marshal is indispensable until the war, and the best option is to close when you see it.


    However, for most Russian military officers, it is still good to continue the war. It is far better to pinch the soft persimmons here than to return to the European conquest.


    The Indian Colonial Army is not valuable, but they are under the British brand, if they have bad eyesight, they can be treated as the main force of the British army.


    The enemy to be faced is the fighting power of the colonial army, but it can produce the military merit of the regular army. However, if it is a little bit related, at this time, we are trying to find a way to join the frontline troops.


    As a front-line commander, General Odinets has sold many relationships recently.


    ...


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 Chapter 870： Anglo-Russian War broke out

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    London


    Finally, the British government, determined to fight against the Russians, was courageously courageous and was directly stunned by General Patrick ¡¯s request for help.


    Putting down the telegram in his hand, Prime Minister Gladstone questioned doubtfully: "Isn''t there already 400,000 troops on the front line? Why do you need reinforcements?"


    It ¡¯s not that the Gladstone Prime Minister made a fuss. It ¡¯s true that Britain has never played such a large-scale strategy game.


    Before the war broke out, more than 400,000 troops were gathered on the front line. If 20 more infantry divisions are reinforced, the total strength will approach the 700,000 mark.


    A local war is so big that it is completely beyond the cognitive scope of Prime Minister Gladstone.


    Rosario, the Secretary of the Army: "My Excellency the Prime Minister, the Army Department has carefully studied Lt. Patrick''s request for assistance, and basically can confirm that his request is reasonable.


    The Russians are coming aggressively. According to intelligence, they have invested half a million troops in Central Asia, and it is possible to continue to increase troops later.


    Because of the distance, the enemy''s troop growth rate will be much faster than ours. It is necessary to ensure that the front line has sufficient troops.


    Otherwise, you can only count on the support of the Governor-General of India. IMHO, the Governor ¡¯s District of India does not have the capacity to respond to emergencies.


    Once the war with the Russians is made, the Indian region will become unstable. Maintaining stability in the Indian region is the most important job of the Indian Governor.


    It is irresponsible to draw too much troops from the Indian region to enter the front line if there is no preparation in advance, and when the war breaks out.


    Second, the Afghan region has always been uneven, and the locals and the Russians colluded to resist our rule.


    Due to the mountainous area of ??Afghanistan, the strongholds of the resistance organizations are all in the deep mountains and old forests. Our troops in the Afghan area have carried out several rounds of encirclement and suppression.


    Once the war with the Russians breaks out, these people will jump out and cause destruction. We must leave enough troops to deal with emergencies and prevent them from cooperating with the Russians.


    ... "


    There are a lot of reasons, and there is only one summary. That is to expand the army quickly. The front line is almost waiting.


    Although the mother-in-law has always been adopted, the Army is also pursuing. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for military expansion will not give up what we say.


    Rosario, who was a civil servant, was naturally aware of the twists and turns, but as an army minister his **** had already decided on his position.


    If the military station was demolished at this time, then the subsequent work did not need to be done. The following people might have a way to kill him.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiao Zhi Childs sneered: "Your Excellency, you should know the situation in Afghanistan. The frontline wants to maintain 700,000 troops. How many people are you going to use to support the logistics?


    One million people or two million people, or three million people, or even four million people? "


    This is the most realistic problem. Afghanistan is a landlocked country. Materials such as food cloth may be allowed to go out of the Indian Governorate, but weapons and ammunition must be transported from the mainland.


    If we add up all the production and transportation personnel, and there are not millions of people serving the frontline troops, we simply cannot support the expedition of laborers of this size.


    Army Minister Rosario shook his head: "These problems do exist, but we have no choice, do we?


    The Russians will not care whether we have difficulties, as long as they are ready, the Russian army will fight.


    For the safety of India, we must take the initiative to fight. If you do not fight the defense of Afghanistan now, you will have a battle to defend the Ganges in the future.


    As for the difficulties we are facing now, there is not no way to overcome them. What we lack most is labor.


    It is enough to recruit labor directly from India. The part with the highest labor cost is nothing more than the domestic production and transportation process. Just bite your teeth and stick with it.


    Due to the financial situation of the Russian Empire, they will not be able to compete with us in the Afghan region for a long time.


    As long as the Russians are defeated once or twice to make them aware of the strength gap between the two sides, the following problems will be easier to deal with. "


    Smashing money is also a must.


    The strength of the Russian Empire is not weak. The biggest problem lies in the finances. The wealthy Britain has no reason to let go of this obvious loophole, and do not fight with them for financial power and run for a decisive battle.


    Stud played a decisive battle at once, which seemed to be majestic, but actually danced with his head around his waist. Once he failed, he took the National Games into it.


    Without the sunless empire of India, is it really the sunless empire? I''m afraid that in three or five years, I can only abdicate and let the virtuous.


    This is also where everyone struggles most. It is too costly to send troops and reinforcements. Great Britain, which has a big business, will also feel a pain. If you do n¡¯t send troops and reinforcements, and worry that the front line will be out of control, the Russians will threaten India ¡¯s security.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone said slowly: ¡°Let ¡¯s vote collectively and report the final resolution to Parliament for approval by the Senate and the House of Representatives.¡±


    In situations where the situation is unknown and unwilling to take responsibility alone, collective resolution is undoubtedly the best choice.


    Even if there is a certain problem in the resolution, it is also the result of democracy, which can minimize everyone''s responsibility.


    As for the cost, it is natural that the efficiency has dropped a little bit. The cabinet can make a decision immediately, but no one knows how much time it takes to discuss in parliament.


    However, one thing is certain, as long as the Anglo-Russian War broke out, the efficiency of the British Parliament would be passively improved.


    ...


    St. Petersburg, the recent frontline news has frequently spread, and Alexander III''s mood has also improved.


    The czars of fighting nations are not good enough, and they must always pay attention to the changes in the frontline battle situation.


    In the event of a defeat on the front line, the tsar must make an immediate aftermath, so as not to make things worse and affect his reputation.


    Alexander III asked: "The passage to the south of Afghanistan has been opened. Now it is up to the logistics department. How long will it take you to bring the supplies to the front?"


    Logistics Minister Argent hurriedly replied: "At most two months, we will be able to deliver all the strategic materials in the plan to the front-line combat troops."


    I don''t know when it started, going south to India has become the most important national policy of the Tsarist government. All strategic plans are carried out around this core.


    At this critical time, Argent did not dare to discount. Even if he is still dissatisfied with the Russian troops on the front line, he dare not engage in things here.


    Otherwise, once there is an error on the battlefield, the tsar will kill, and even without the tsar''s hands, domestic interest groups will first let him shut up forever.


    Alexander III frowned, then shook his head: "No, the speed is still too slow.


    We are preparing, and the British are not idle. The British Parliament is discussing whether to increase troops in the Afghan region. Once the main reinforcements of the enemy arrive, this war will be difficult to end in a short time. "


    The British Parliament has no secrets. Any valuable news coming here will appear in the London newspaper in the shortest time.


    It was published in the newspapers, and the tsarist government ¡¯s intelligence ability will be weak even if it is weak.


    In order to be able to make quick decisions quickly and not fall into the stalemate of the Russo-Prussian War, of course Alexander III was in a hurry.


    After wandering around in his heart, Argent said, "Your Majesty, in fact, the offense can be advanced.


    Frontline troops are not able to consume all supplies in one day. Judging from the current material reserves of the Central Asian troops, they can fully support more than 40 days of continuous operations.


    During this period, we will have supplies arriving one after another. The actual combat time that frontline troops can support will be longer.


    As long as the front-line troops do not greedy, our logistics can keep up and there will be no problems. "


    Theoretically, Argent ¡¯s statement has no problem at all.


    There is a part of the material reserve on the front line, and the logistics department will deliver the materials in batches. As long as the connection is good, there will be no problems. There is no need to wait for all the materials to be in place.


    However, these are theoretical. If the actual operation is carried out, it is necessary to test the organizational ability of the tsarist government.


    The military demanded that the war materials be stored in advance for half a year before launching a full-scale offensive. Apart from the need to recuperate the troops after the war in Central Asia had just been completed, much more could not trust domestic bureaucrats.


    In case of any problem in the transportation process, the material is slowed a step, or the delivery location is wrong, it is enough to kill a unit.


    At that time, even if all the responsible persons are pulled out and clicked off, it will have no value to the overall situation.


    After a moment of contemplation, some eager Alexander III confirmed again: "Can the logistics department really guarantee that the materials will arrive on time?"


    The guarantee does not exist. All those involved in logistics know that there are too many unexpected situations, especially the force majeure of nature.


    Argent replied bitterly: "The logistics department will try to ensure that most of the materials arrive on time, and there is no way to guarantee each unit.


    Except that the military informed us of the combat plan in advance, the logistics department made preparations in advance, so that it was possible to keep up with the rhythm of the front-line troops. "


    After listening to this explanation, Alexander III did not worry about it. As long as the total supply is sufficient and the supplies of individual troops are delayed, that is an inevitable result.


    The battlefield is ever-changing. Today the troops are stationed in the east, and tomorrow it is possible to go to the west, and the day after tomorrow may change places.


    In the absence of a radio station, once the logistics transportation convoy set off, the only way to get in touch was by horseback chasing, but coordination was normal.


    After a pause, Alexander III said cautiously: "I will give you another half a month to deliver as much material as possible to the front line. We must not miss this fighter."


    Seeing the Tsar''s firm attitude, Field Marshal Ivanov stopped talking. He always felt there was a problem, but he couldn''t find where the problem was.


    ...


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 Chapter 871： slow

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    On September 21, 1889, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted the war letter to the British Minister in St. Petersburg. Following the end of the first Near East War, Britain and Russia entered the battlefield again.


    This time there was plenty of time. The Russian army launched the attack on the third day after the declaration of war, which was in full compliance with international law.


    Of course, this is not the rule of the Tsarist government. It is mainly inland in the Afghan region. The British have no time to lay cable telegrams, and the fastest time to deliver the news is more than a week.


    London


    In the British government building, Prime Minister Gladstone frowned and asked, "Isn''t it said that the Russians are not prepared for war? Why did the war break out in advance?"


    Britain is not a fool, and while preparing for war, it has not forgotten to gather Russian intelligence for war preparation.


    Just yesterday, some people believed in Gladstone ¡¯s promise that the Russians would have at least three months to prepare for war.


    It is now in late September, and in three months the Russian Empire will be covered by ice and snow. Generally speaking, the tsarist government will not start a war at this time.


    In the end, the British government reached the conclusion that war would break out in March and April next year, and preparations for war were also carried out according to this progress.


    Foreign Secretary George replied very depressedly: "The Russians are indeed not ready for war, and our intelligence personnel lurking in the Russian Empire have made multiple confirmations.


    The war broke out ahead of time. Perhaps the tsarist government was aware of our plan before it started. "


    There is no problem with intelligence, and the judgment of the British government is also logical, but the Russians do not follow the rules to play cards.


    When this kind of thing happens, everyone who is to be held accountable will not be able to run away. Naturally, the Gladstone Prime Minister will not delve deeper.


    After contemplating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone asked uncertainly: "The Russians waged the war ahead of time. Can our troops in the Afghan region hold it?"


    In recent decades, the war between the British and European powers has all ended in failure, and even the Afghan natives have suffered heavy losses.


    Now it is time to go to war with the Russians. It is really difficult for Prime Minister Gladstone to have confidence in the army with this series of brilliant records.


    Defeating the Russians is of course the best choice, but Prime Minister Gladstone does not think that the frontline troops are so powerful, otherwise he will not ask the country to continue to increase troops.


    At this time, the Gladstone Prime Minister had to rejoice that he had tossed the question of whether the reinforcements were to Parliament.


    If the reinforcements were not timely, resulting in heavy losses on the front, the parliament also shared most of the responsibilities.


    Rosario, the Minister of the Army, shook his head: "The Russians will come in fiercely, and they will not give up without taking the Afghan region.


    The Russian-Russian war was a lesson to be learned. At the peak, the Russians mobilized 4-5 million troops, and the front-line combat troops were maintained at 2 million.


    Although Central Asia is no less than Eastern Europe, the Russians cannot invest millions of troops, but they can still do so if they invest 3.5 million troops.


    If the troops in the Afghan region are elite, I can guarantee that they can hold the Afghan region and even have the power to launch counterattacks.


    But the problem is that most of our troops in the Afghan region are Indian colonial divisions, and the combat effectiveness is still less than one-tenth of the main force.


    Unless the Russians invest no more than 200,000 troops, it will be difficult for us to take advantage of it. "


    Could the Russians invest less than 200,000 troops?


    This is obviously impossible. Attacking the Three Khanates of Central Asia, the Tsarist Government successively invested more than 600,000 troops.


    The next step is to compete with Britain for the Afghan region, and only invest tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of troops, unless the tsarist government floods the brain.


    After a pause, Rosario continued to add: "The war has broken out. In view of the complex situation in the Afghan region, the Army Department recommends the expansion of 60 infantry divisions, 20 artillery regiments, and 2 cavalry divisions ..."


    Not waiting for Rosario to finish his speech, the Secretary of the Navy Sir Astley Cooper Kee interrupted strongly: "Isn''t you kidding? Not long ago, the Army just expanded three infantry divisions, and the Army''s total strength has reached An amazing 300,000.


    According to your current army expansion plan, the total strength will exceed the one million mark.


    As far as I know, the mountainous area of ??Afghanistan is basically not conducive to the operation of the army. The Russians invested a maximum of 3.5 million troops, and no matter how much logistics they could drag them to death.


    We have already taken advantage of the first movers. Frontline troops can build fortifications on the ground by relying on the terrain, so there is not much force at all.


    One million Army, are you preparing to fight all the way from Central Asia to Moscow? "


    No objection, no. British military spending is not unlimited. If the army gets more, the navy will get less.


    Because of the war in Afghanistan, the British government stopped the arms race, and the navy has long been dissatisfied.


    Now the Army jumped out under the banner of war to grab resources. Sir Astley Cooper Kee could not bear it!


    As for the need for war, this is a fallacy in itself. Different play styles require completely different troops.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers: "Sir is right. The Afghan battlefield does not need so many troops at all, nor can we support millions of troops in Afghanistan.


    The Army was not our strength, and it was simply unrealistic to fight against the Russians in Afghanistan.


    All we need is to guard the Afghan region and cut off the Russians'' idea of ??going south, instead of fighting the Russians in a decisive battle in Central Asia.


    The pure defense can also be used by the Indian Colonial Army. We have as many troops as we want. Even if there are heavy casualties, there will be no trouble, and the cost will be much lower. "


    It was really a big opening, and Rosario did not expect the government to agree, and it was also a matter of anticipation.


    "The two are afraid that they have not figured out the seriousness of the problem. War is not a game. The enemy will not go according to our plan. The Russians provoked war in advance to prove that.


    The frontline troops cannot fight forever. The troops need to be rotated and supplemented. We must have enough reserves.


    The Ministry of Army calculates according to 3: 3: 4. Not only are there 300,000 combat troops on the front line, but another 300,000 in the Indian region can be reinforced and rotated at any time, and the domestic 400,000 troops are prepared to respond to emergencies.


    Judging from the casualties of the Russo-Prussian War, such troops are actually very few, and the Indian Colonial Army needs to be added.


    It is not possible to expand the army one day or two days. The situation on the battlefield is constantly changing. We must consider the worst.


    ... "


    Lord Astley Cooper Kee, Secretary of the Navy: "Imagination, the army is about to fail at the beginning, is it ..."


    Seeing the escalation of the quarrel, Prime Minister Gladstone stopped: "Enough! The Russians have called, and everyone will be ready to collect the corpses for the frontline troops!"


    Ordered the Governor of India to form an additional half a million troops, and authorized Governor Lidun to send troops to reinforce the Afghan battlefield at any time according to the changes in the frontline battle situation.


    In addition, seven infantry divisions were drawn from the mainland, and one infantry division was selected from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to immediately reinforce the Afghan region.


    The Army immediately began to expand, first expanding 400,000 troops. If necessary, it will be discussed later based on actual conditions. "


    Originally, Gladstone wanted to reinforce the 20 infantry divisions on the front line, but he didn''t have so many troops in the country.


    If you want to continue to increase troops in the local area, then wait for the expansion of the army to be completed, and now you can only let the Indian colonial army stand first.


    The army expansion plan was slashed with a lazy waist, and Rosario was originally planning to continue to gain more, but glanced at the expression of everyone, he decided to give up decisively.


    It is already very difficult to allow everyone to expand the army as well. If the game is over, these guys may think that the army is too expensive and will use the cheap colonial army to fight the Russians.


    Don''t look at Rosario''s vigorous derogation of the fighting power of the colonial army. In fact, there are still several troops that can fight in the British colonial system.


    The fighting power is not as good as the main force of the British army. That is because the weapons and equipment of the colonial army are too poor. If they are replaced with the same equipment, it is still unknown whether they are stronger or weaker.


    The British government did not use these cheap troops with great fighting power. It was not because everyone did not want it, but mainly because of loyalty.


    The brave soldiers are not a joke. These strong combatants are not as good-tempered as the Indian Colonial Army.


    Everyone knows the truth about keeping tigers afflicted. In so many colonies in Britain, there is no such thing as a big place. It is this kind of caution.


    ...


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 Chapter 872： The cleanest department

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    Vienna Palace, since the news of the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, Franz has eased down.


    After being the emperor for so many years, he has been careful to avoid the situation of being besieged by the original time and space.


    Austria''s national policy is also established around this center. First, the United States split the other side of the ocean, and then sprouted Italy.


    Then he played Prussia, who had ridiculed him, and weakened the Russian Empire. Until the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, Austria really got rid of the situation under siege.


    Although the policy pursued by the British government is "only eternal interests, no eternal enemies", it does not mean that you have just beaten you to death, you may become an ally right away.


    The government can be shameless, and the people can''t accept such a shocking reversal. Even if interest groups suppress public opinion, the Russians must cooperate.


    If the Russians won the war, going south to India would be the future national policy of the Tsarist government, and no one could stop it.


    Unless the British can retreat, the two countries can only die.


    If the Russians lost the war, this is impossible. Franz has made up his mind to support the Tsarist government.


    In the latter part of the big deal, Austria paid money and supplies, and the Russians sent troops and consumed them with the British.


    If one year does not work, two years, two years, three years and five years. Without killing a bloodshed, this war will never stop.


    When the war is over, Britain and Russia are almost exhausted. For a long time to come, they will not be able to intervene in European things.


    ...


    Franz: "Sell the mortars we just equipped to the Russians. Most of the Afghanistan area is mountainous. They need a light artillery."


    The British Empire had a solid foundation and had not suffered a heavy blow. To make them lose both sides, Franz had to find ways to increase the strength of the Russians.


    Originally Franz had prepared the Macqin machine gun for the Russians, but considering the poor logistics of the tsarist government, they did not cause them any trouble.


    More black technology, needless to say that it was left to the Austrian enemy, cannot be exposed for the time being.


    The only thing that can be played in advance is this kind of mortar with little technical content. The original time and space were also made by the Russians. On the battlefield, the retired naval guns were directly modified on site.


    The Minister of the Army, Feslav, reminded him a little embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, the Russians introduced the mortar production line as early as three years ago.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance is not an alliance in a pure sense. From the beginning of the first war in the Near East, Russian armaments began to be alienated.


    After a long period of running-in, the Russians also learned to be smart, but all the weapons equipped by the Austrian army on a large scale were also introduced.


    The mortar, a weapon with low technical content, simple operation, and wide application, has not been classified as a secret armament since its birth, and the military has already installed it for a long time.


    In fact, any weapon used in large-scale equipment cannot be kept secret.


    After all, weapons and equipment also need time to run together before they can exert their power. They are not sent to soldiers and can be used for combat immediately.


    The Makqin machine gun was not immediately installed, because the Austrian army was already equipped with Gatlin, and similar weapons were upgraded and replaced.


    In fact, Austria ¡¯s truly confidential weapons and equipment are still aircraft, tanks, and armored vehicles. What is prepared is that the aircraft are not kept secret.


    It ¡¯s not that I do n¡¯t want it, but I ca n¡¯t do it at all. Tanks and armored vehicles can also be secretly researched and developed in a small corner. Can''t the plane test flight go to heaven?


    The test flight of the aircraft is hundreds of miles. At such a long distance, it is a dream to want to be seen.


    Rather than helping to squeeze attention, it is better to put it outside for anyone to watch, and you can also collect tickets.


    Anyway, publicity is the first generation product, which is made by major industrial countries. Without in-depth research and development, it is because everyone did not realize the value of the aircraft.


    As for tanks and armored vehicles, that is the real laboratory product, and the brand of the Automobile R & D Center is hung outside.


    A purely private enterprise has nothing to do with military industry. Even R & D expenditures were funded by Franz himself, and he did not pass the military expenses.


    Not to mention the outside world, even the senior officials of the Austrian government did not know that there was such a thing. Even the military only had a few participants.


    ...


    Franz asked in doubt: "Russians value arms so much?"


    In his subconscious mind, the tsarist government did not attach importance to the replacement of armaments.


    Because of military expenditures, the Russian military is also not active in this regard, unless it is necessary to change, generally speaking, it can save.


    In the past two decades, the Russian army has not purchased second-hand equipment from Austria. Especially during the Russian-Russian war, the Russians directly carried out cargo sweeping.


    The purpose is to save money. After all, second-hand weapons and equipment are cheap enough. Generally speaking, only 30% or 40% off the price of new equipment, and some weapons can be bought at a discount.


    Although it is a little old, as long as it is well maintained, it can still be used for many years, and it is most suitable for the army without money.


    Wesenberg, the foreign minister who knows the Russian Empire best, explained: "Your Majesty, the Tsarist government''s lack of money is not incompatible with the introduction of weapons production lines.


    In fact, every time we sign a military purchase contract with the Russians, a huge rebate is attached.


    In order to prevent the Tsarist government from discovering, the bureaucrats responsible for procurement even required all contracts to pay taxes even at the transaction price.


    The rebates returned to them are not directly given to cash, but through the secret transfer of profits.


    Relying on this covert means of accepting bribes, the Russian military''s international procurement department became the cleanest department in the tsarist government, and even set a historical record of no one being held accountable for bribery for corruption for ten years. "


    After listening to this explanation, Franz rolled his eyes. Sure enough, the tsarist government was the one he was familiar with, and the bureaucrats were just as polite when they were making money.


    Now this change is nothing more than contact with Austria for a long time. I learned the money-raising skills of Austrian bureaucrats, which is more advanced than domestic counterparts and knows to do it quietly.


    It is conceivable how scary the evolved Russian bureaucracy will be.


    Due to the supervision capacity of the Tsarist government, the Russian military''s international procurement department is mostly unable to supervise by relying on the transfer of profits. Otherwise, it will not become the cleanest department in the Russian government.


    Even because of imperfect laws, many obscure money-raising routines may not constitute a crime in the Russian Empire.


    The bureaucracy also played a role in fishing for money, and at least played a role in promoting the upgrade of the Russian military''s weapons and equipment.


    No, it should have contributed to the upgrading of the Austrian army ¡¯s weapons and equipment.


    Because of industrial technology, the cost of weapons production by the Russians has always been high. Not only is the defective rate high, but even the performance of the products is unstable.


    Whether it is a bureaucrat of a state-run military factory or a capitalist of a private military-industrial enterprise, they are all about maximizing their interests.


    Purchase a production line, just do the appearance to meet the above inspection, in order to grab orders from the government.


    The cost of production is too high. To reduce costs and reduce the risk of accidents, everyone tacitly chooses to smuggle.


    Do n¡¯t think that there is a problem with the Russian military ¡¯s weapons and equipment, so you do n¡¯t need to be held accountable. However, compared with other countries, the Russian military''s ability to bear is higher, and the failure rate is too high, and it is necessary to be held accountable.


    In fact, many capitalists lost their heads during the Russo-Prussian War. Most of the state-owned military industrial enterprises in the hands of the Tsarist government were confiscated at that time.


    At first, everyone followed the rules and imported new equipment. Later, in order to obtain greater profits, everyone tacitly chose to use cheaper second-hand equipment instead.


    Anyway, just change the argument. The second-hand equipment does not exist, all are pure Russian Empire products.


    It seems a bit old, that is the arsenal is seriously responsible for each weapon has passed thousands of quality tests.


    If you are not satisfied, there are weapons and equipment that have just been shipped to choose from, but the quality cannot be guaranteed without performance testing.


    This multiple-choice question is easy to do, and everyone knows how to choose it after the trial. Even if you know there is a problem, there is no problem in the face of the ruble.


    In order to meet the needs of customers, the Austrian military has advanced the replacement of weapons in advance to ensure that the Russian military does not look too old.


    In fact, even if it is sold at a discount according to the international transaction price, this price is enough for the cost of weapons production, and some weapons still have a profit.


    In a sense, this is also a win-win option. The Austrian military saves military expenses and the quality of weapons guaranteed by the Russian military is paid by Russian bureaucrats and capitalists.


    If such a thing happened in Austria, Franz would definitely want to kill, but it happened in the Russian Empire, he did not see it selectively.


    After all, Russian bureaucracy is good for Austria. If Russia and Austria turned their faces one day, the Russian military ¡¯s military industry system would soon appear.


    ...


    In the battlefield of Afghanistan, one week has passed since the outbreak of the war, and the sneak attack expected by the tsarist government was naturally a failure.


    The British generals were not idlers, they built a line of defense early on the border, and the scouts scattered all over the place, giving no chance to the Russian army.


    However, it was the strength that determined the outcome of the war. After a week of fighting, Andhuy had become shaky.


    This is not the core of the British defense. From a strategic point of view, the best offensive route of the Russian army is to attack Herat along the Hari River, and then flow into the hinterland of Afghanistan.


    However, Admiral Oginets is not an ordinary person, Herat naturally belongs to one of the offensive areas, but the breakthrough is placed in Andhuy.


    In the Russian army ¡¯s interim command, Admiral Oginets asked, ¡°Is the Afghan resistance group connected?¡±


    There is no doubt that in his strategic plan, the Afghan resistance organization is also an important force.


    In his view, the Afghan resistance organization can make hundreds of thousands of British troops helpless, their own strength is absolutely not weak, it is a pity not to use it.


    Colonel Loznysa, the young officer in charge of contact, reluctantly replied: "Your Excellency, the contact is in contact.


    However, the resistance organizations in Afghanistan are more unexpected than the resistance organizations we contacted alone.


    According to the information collected by us, the resistance organizations in the Afghan region will not be less than one hundred, and may even exceed two hundred.


    Nominally, they are under the leadership of King Emile. In fact, these organizations have already acted aloof and have not been bound at all.


    Because of religion, the relationship between these resistance organizations is not very harmonious, and it is almost impossible to integrate them. "


    "One hundred houses" and "two hundred houses", this figure directly refreshed the three views of Admiral Oginets. According to his estimates, there are at most two or three Afghan resistance organizations.


    After all, too much organization will lead to the dispersion of power, it is difficult to cooperate with each other, and it is impossible to exert the maximum fighting power.


    The reality is exactly the opposite. The Afghan resistance organization is in bulk. Without any co-ordination, the British are equally exhausted.


    "If it were integrated, wouldn''t it be possible ..."


    This tempting idea was just born, and was crushed by Admiral Oginets. The purpose of the Russian army''s coming this time was not to bring warmth to the Afghans.


    Essentially, both Britain and Russia are aggressors. It is just that the British are now occupying the Afghan region, and the Russian army naturally does not mind raising the banner of liberation of Afghanistan.


    Once the British were driven away, the Russian army also wanted to occupy the Afghan region. This was the national policy that the tsarist government had set.


    In this context, the Afghan resistance organization can only be used as a cannon fodder, and it will still be cleaned up in the future. Strengthening their strength is to add trouble to themselves.


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 Chapter 873： Andhuy lost

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    Abandoned the plan to integrate the Afghan resistance organization, but it is still necessary to support, the Russian army still needs these people to add chaos to the British.


    As for the troubles that may exist in the future, that is after the victory of the war, and it will not be considered in the short term.


    Moreover, there are so many Afghan resistance organizations, there will always be a few two or five, and the differentiation will be done, and in the heart, Adkinets will despise the British.


    With the support of the Russians, the Afghan resistance organization became more active.


    The roads were destroyed today, the bridges were blown up tomorrow, and occasional cold guns were fired, and a wave of transport teams was attacked. The British army was miserable.


    Andhuy, Colonel Makau who guards the city now just wants to cry. The Russians did not play strategically, but they had to break through from here, which really made him speechless.


    In the ninth Indian colonial division command, Colonel Makau asked with a haggard expression: "When will the reinforcements arrive?"


    Not waiting for the young army officer to reply, the sound of artillery fired again, and the Russian army began to attack the city again.


    Hearing the sound of artillery fire, Colonel Makau''s face dimmed instantly. Anduyui''s defense battle started within two days, and the ninth division has laid off more than 1,000 people.


    Soldier casualties Colonel Makau did n¡¯t care. As a pure English, he never regarded Indian soldiers as his own, and the loss was no longer distressing.


    But the problem is that the morale of the army cannot be hurt. If it is replaced by the main force of the British army, it will be able to stick its teeth if it loses 20% to 30%.


    It is a pity that this is the Indian colonial division. Only after hundreds of casualties, the military became unstable.


    If it is not based on the city, the city fortifications give everyone a sense of security, and the supervision team is strong enough, and the troops have long collapsed.


    Realizing the ugly face of the division commander, the young military officer replied anxiously, "The division commander, we sent out to call for the communications soldiers, and we should be able to reach Magyar Sharif this afternoon.


    In theory, the reinforcements could arrive as soon as five days later.


    However, there is no headquarters order in Kabul, and the Fifth Division based in Mazar Sharif may not necessarily send troops.


    If the fifth division does not send troops, it can only wait for the headquarters to order. It will take another week for the correspondent dispatched to the headquarters to arrive in Kabul. It may take half a month for the reinforcements to arrive. "


    Without considering other factors, it is worthwhile to simply proceed from the military, and the Tsarist government wages war ahead of time.


    Before the war started, the British troops in the Afghan region had been busy killing the guerrillas, and the British troops guarding the front line were seriously inadequate.


    Even the general headquarters were placed in Kabul, and in case of emergencies, they could not coordinate the joint operations of the British troops on the front.


    According to the British army''s plan, war broke out in the spring of next year. With such a long preparation time, the temporary telegraph and telephone lines have been laid, and even if the headquarters is located in the rear, it can coordinate the command.


    It is a pity that the plan has not changed quickly, and now the links between the various British forces can only be run by the communications soldiers.


    As for the Flying Pigeon Biography, that only exists in the novel. Not to mention whether the pigeons will encounter danger in the middle, whether they can find a place is a problem, the most important thing is that the British army is not equipped with this thing.


    Colonel Makau gave up the last luck in his mind, not to mention waiting for half a month, even the ninth division may not be able to hold it even in five days.


    Moreover, these are theoretical figures. It is only after receiving the letter of request for assistance that the troops be dispatched immediately to increase the reinforcement, then the reinforcements may arrive in five days.


    In fact, this is impossible. In accordance with established practice, the first response to this kind of thing is to verify the accuracy of the information, and then meet to discuss.


    When can make a decision, it depends on the commander''s responsibility. If you are afraid of something, you wo n¡¯t be able to send troops without the headquarters ¡¯order.


    After hesitating for a while, Colonel Makau said slowly: "Order the troops to stay at night and withdraw to the second line of defense."


    Colonel Makau had to be thankful that he was cautious enough to set up a few more lines of defense, and now he can step back and delay time.


    It is a pity that there are too many enemies on the opposite side, and no matter how well prepared they are, they cannot stop the absolute strength of the enemy.


    Even the retreat could not be done. According to the city, the Indian soldiers were able to exert a certain amount of combat power. If they went out of the city and the enemy fielded, it is estimated that the ninth division of the Russian army had charged.


    Whether for the overall situation of the war or for himself, Colonel Makau must continue to stick to it. Even if Andhuy couldn''t hold it in the end, he still had to buy time for the main force.


    As for the ninth division, which was originally cannon fodder, it is natural to play the role of cannon fodder. Now is the time to sacrifice.


    In this respect, Lieutenant General Patrick ¡¯s decision to split the main force to serve as the war team is undoubtedly correct.


    If there were n¡¯t a major British regiment to squash, Colonel Makau would have no way to make the Indians desperate.


    ...


    In the British Command in Kabul, Lieutenant General Patrick was in a very bad mood. The Anglo-Russian War broke out. His commander was the last to know.


    Both the front-line troops and the London government, thousands of miles away, received news before him.


    Major General Howell suggested: "My Excellency Commander, the Russians are on the verge of arrogance. I am afraid that our troops deployed on the front line are not enough.


    Although no specific battle report was received on the front line, everyone would know with their toes that the situation would not be optimistic.


    Major General Lawrence, who was directly opposite, objected: "The matter is not so simple. Now the battle situation is unknown. We simply don''t know where the enemy''s main direction of attack is. Can''t we send reinforcements in all directions at the same time?


    We do n¡¯t have that much strength in our hands, and the domestic reinforcements that have been promised have n¡¯t set off yet. It ¡¯s just two months after they arrive.


    Although the reinforcements in the Indian region have arrived, the elite troops of the Indian colonies have been brought over by us. Most of the current reinforcements are newly formed forces, and there is no expectation of combat effectiveness at all.


    Moreover, the actions of the guerrilla guerrillas have reached a critical moment. The frequency of exchange of fire between the enemy and us has been significantly higher in the recent period, and now the withdrawal of the military has done everything.


    Missed this opportunity, and then we will face the double threat of Russians and Afghan guerrillas, and future wars will only be more detrimental to us. "


    Because of the siege of the guerrillas, nearly half of the British forces in the Afghan region have drilled ravines. Except for a few strategic points on the front, the strength of other regions is insufficient.


    This kind of force deployment cannot be wrong, after all, the threat of the Afghan guerrillas to the British army is also very large. The most rampant period can bring hundreds of casualties to the British army every day, without encirclement and suppression.


    It can only be said that the British army was out of luck. When surrounding the guerrillas, they encountered an attack by the Russian army.


    Howell shook his head: "I can''t take care of that much now. The guerrillas can only disgust us, but the Russians have the ability to take the Afghan region from us.


    Reinforcement is not the best option, but for now we have no choice. Once the Russians are killed, it is difficult to drive them out again.


    I propose to leave the troops of one division to stare at the guerrillas and prevent them from tossing out troubles. The remaining troops immediately reinforce the front line.


    Since I am not sure about the direction of the enemy ¡¯s main attack, I feel that it is possible to set up several front enemy headquarters to coordinate the operations of the frontline troops.


    Before the communication problem was resolved, it was untimely for the command to be placed in Kabul, and we would not be able to catch up with the news when we received the news and went to the front to collect the corpses. "


    ...


    The two deputies were arguing endlessly, and Lieutenant Patrick felt more and more headaches. Everyone makes sense and makes the problem more complicated.


    Deep down in his heart, he still wanted to destroy the guerrillas first, and then fight the Russians. It is a pity that reality has left him no choice. No matter how big the guerrilla threat is, it must first ensure that the front line is not defeated.


    After careful consideration, Lieutenant General Patrick made the decision: "Howell was right, the command was placed in Kabul as a decoration, and it could not function at all.


    From now on, we will set up three front enemy headquarters from left to right, with three of us as commanders.


    The Left Army is composed of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Infantry Divisions, the 5th, 6th, and 7th Artillery Regiments, and the 1st Cavalry Division.


    The Mid-Road Army ...


    The plan did not change quickly, and when the British army gave up the guerrilla guerrillas and divided their troops to reinforce the front line, the battlefield of Andhui also entered a critical moment.


    After a week of hard support, the 9th Infantry Division guarding Andhuy collapsed, and the 5th Division reinforcements that Colonel Makau expected did not appear throughout.


    It ¡¯s not that the commander of the Fifth Division has no big picture, the problem is that the Russians have already appeared in the Magyar Sharif area, and the battle is on the verge.


    In the case of uncertain prospects, how can the Fifth Division dare to deploy troops to reinforce Andhuy?


    As the last line of defense was broken, the Russian army had broken through all the city defenses in Andhuy, and continued to stick to it could only fight street fighting.


    Relying on the colonial divisions of the Indian army and the Russians fighting the street battles, Colonel Makau is not crazy.


    Looking at the hundreds of people gathered around him, Colonel Makau knew that the general trend was gone, and he reluctantly ordered: "Withdraw!"


    ...


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 Chapter 874： Strategic Analysis

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    With the end of Andhuy''s offensive and defensive war, the Russian army finally gained a foothold in the Afghan region and took a temporary lead.


    The news reached Vienna, it was half a month later. Franz, who is paying close attention to the war in Afghanistan, is now staring at the map research of Central Asia.


    He admits that the landscape of Andhu is very good. Every valley is a scenic spot, with snow mountains on the top, green fields on the bottom, waterfalls in the distance, and fruit trees in the distance.


    But the Russians have fought a long way, and it is impossible to see the scenery in order to go to Andhuj?


    In addition to the beautiful scenery, the local natural conditions are also relatively favorable, which is considered to be a rich place in Afghanistan.


    As for strategic value, Frank said frankly that it doesn''t think how important it is here.


    From a strategic point of view, whether the Russians seized the western Herat region or the Wakhan Corridor to the east, they are more valuable than the Andhui region.


    In particular, the Wakhan Corridor, across which is British India.


    As a qualified melon eater, the most important thing is to have a curiosity, and Franz is no exception.


    I ca n¡¯t see the real purpose of the Russians because of my limited military level, so I can find someone who can see it, and Austria can raise a large group of staff, and it should be a temporary assessment.


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz temporarily summoned several rising stars of the Austrian General Staff.


    "The Anglo-Russian war has been erupting for nearly a month. The Russians who were the first to do so, did not mobilize heavy troops to seize the strategic points of the Herat and Wakhan corridors, but instead captured Andhuy. You think the real purpose of the Russian commander is what?"


    This is a proposition that has no answer. It tests the brain hole. It ¡¯s not only rational analysis, but even guessing.


    In Franz''s opinion, this question is suitable for those with better luck.


    After all, the final result is likely to be very different from the original plan of the Russian commander. No rational analysis can resist the ever-changing situation on the battlefield.


    For soldiers, luck is also very important. Although it is a bit superstitious, sometimes it doesn''t work if you don''t believe it.


    In addition to the personal ability, the element of luck is also very important for a general who can be killed off the battlefield.


    The guys with bad luck all fell down halfway, knowing this by flipping through the Austrian military school records.


    The military academy students who rank in the top of the list each year are not bad in their personal abilities, but only a few can be mixed up.


    The rest are all bad luck, for example: I took the lunch box on the battlefield, retired from the injury during training, and suddenly made mistakes when I was promoted ...


    "Your Majesty, Andhuy may have just used a shot of the Russian army to confuse the British.


    Although the direction of the Russian army''s attack is uncertain, their ultimate strategic goal is clear, no matter what they do is around the capture of the Afghan region.


    I think Russia''s next step should be Herat. The British have deployed heavy soldiers on the ground, and the loss of the attack is too great.


    Perhaps the Russian military commander wanted to break the routine and pick an unexpected offensive line, for example: to learn the Mongolian people''s big detours.


    Forcibly borrowed from Persia, interspersed behind Herat, cut off the defender''s back, and then carried out siege. "


    Colonel Dank ¡¯s plan was not feasible. Without local details, Franz could n¡¯t draw conclusions, but this brain hole is worth affirming first.


    Countless classic battles from ancient times to the present day, all rely on the brain holes that ordinary people cannot imagine, plus the most important luck.


    It is almost impossible to replicate this success. The same is true of the big roundabout outsourcing tactics. The success of the Mongols does not mean that the Russians can follow suit.


    In case the Persian head ironed once, and did not cooperate with the Russians'' actions, they sent troops to intercept the Russian army''s borrowing, and then have fun.


    No comments were made. Franz just smiled at Colonel Dank, and then told the attendant next to him: "Record first, do you still have different views?"


    As Austria''s largest brain-burdened department, when there was never a unified opinion, Franz''s words just landed, and another officer spoke.


    "Your Majesty, I think the commander of the Russian army is simply to occupy Andhuj, and has no other purpose.


    From the analysis of the geographical conditions of Afghanistan, the only areas with relatively good natural conditions and relatively fertile land are the Andh¨²y and Herat areas, and the other areas are relatively barren.


    The Russian army is now under the banner of liberating the Afghan region, and the relationship with the Afghans is temporarily good. Once the two regions are occupied, they can obtain a part of the food from the local area as supplies.


    The logistics system of the Russian army is very chaotic. As a front-line commander, it should be clear about the attributes of the bureaucracy in the country.


    This war was launched in advance, and the logistics of the front-line troops were not sufficient. If the battlefield advances too fast, there may be problems with the logistics at any time.


    For me to be the commander of the Russian army, the first thing to consider is how to solve the logistics problem, at least to ensure that the frontline troops will not be hungry, not how to win.


    The British army deployed heavy soldiers in the Herat area, and the Russian army could easily capture only the Andhui area. Occupying the local area can at least solve the problem of eating for tens of thousands of Russian troops.


    In this respect, the strategic significance of the Russians'' seizure of Andhuy is no less than that of seizing the Wakhan Corridor. "


    Although it is somewhat unacceptable, Franz believes that it is really possible. After all, Russian bureaucracy is a kind of magical creature, and it has happened countless times to kill frontline combat troops.


    Both Britain and Russia are major powers, and the Afghan region has very important strategic significance for both countries. This means that the war will not end in a short time.


    If you do n¡¯t think of a way to solve the army ¡¯s problem of eating, if you encounter an emergency, you ¡¯re done.


    Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, the Andh¨²y¨ª region can solve the problem of eating tens of thousands of Russian troops at most, but Franz doesn''t think so.


    If the critical moment is reached, this area can save the lives of Russian troops. After all, the food is not enough, and you can go out and grab the locals.


    It is impossible to completely solve the food problem, but there is still hope to raise a monthly ration.


    Insufficient strategic materials, it is a big deal to stop the offensive and build fortifications on site to reduce consumption. As long as everyone is not hungry, everything else can be said.


    As for the issue of offending the Afghans, to that point, it is estimated that no Russian commander will care.


    ...


    The magical brain holes made Franz refresh. If he did not know that these were all guesses, he would have doubted whether the Russian military commander was a famous player in the world, and there were so many ways to capture Andhuy.


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 Chapter 875： The underrated Napoleon IV

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    Regardless of the true purpose of the Russians, the impact of Andhuy''s offensive and defensive warfare is terrifying.


    A bunch of experts and scholars whose level is not as good as Franz jumped out and pointed out the country, as if the war would burn to India tomorrow.


    The advent of the telegraph has brought the world closer. The unfavorable public opinion in Europe has also affected British public opinion. The pressure on the British government increased sharply for a while.


    "What happened on the front line, why did Andhuy fall, and what did Patrick eat?"


    The three consecutive reasons are enough to prove that Prime Minister Gladstone is in a very bad mood.


    Afghanistan ¡¯s area is not small, and Andujhuy is not a core strategic point. It is just worth losing the tens of thousands of square kilometers around Andujhuyi, which is not worth mentioning for the entire battlefield.


    It is also a loss of land, and a large area of ??land is lost just after the start of the fight, which is completely different from a long lost battle.


    Andhuy was lost just after the start of the fight. Public opinion questioned the fighting capacity of the British army. The Opposition also took the opportunity to engage in things and made the Gladstone Prime Minister embarrassed.


    Rosario, the Secretary of the Army, replied angrily: "It''s all too Russian to be despicable. They didn''t wait for the news of the war to reach the front, and they launched a sneak attack.


    Our troops in the Afghan region are busy killing guerrillas, and because of its low strategic value, Andhuy has limited deployments on the ground, giving the Russians an opportunity.


    However, you can rest assured that Lieutenant General Patrick has given up his plan to siege the guerrillas and sent troops to the front.


    If there is no accident, the front line is now stable, and we can launch a counterattack only when our reinforcements arrive. "


    It''s okay not to explain. After listening to Patrick''s explanation, everyone present was more and more uneasy.


    Giving up the guerrilla guerrillas also means that the besieged guerrillas can go out. There is a Russian army offensive outside, and there are guerrillas looting inside. How can people be assured?


    When the reinforcements arrived, they counterattacked. If you take them out, you will be okay. Ordinary people are OK. The people present do not have such a strong confidence in their army.


    Doubt is doubt, Prime Minister Gladstone still did not splash cold water. The war has broken out, so we must fight it.


    "The situation on the battlefield is changing very quickly. The Army Department has to take responsibility, and it has been almost a month since the war. Why hasn''t the reinforcements yet set off?"


    Facing the accusations of the Prime Minister, Rosario explained with a stern slogan: "My Excellency Prime Minister, there is a lot of preparation work to be done for the expedition of the army laborers.


    The vast majority of soldiers have never been out of the sea, and the Atlantic is stormy. If training is not carried out, there will be a lot of non-combat downsizing.


    If possible, the troop carrier is best to take the Suez Canal, not only for a short time but also for small waves. "


    There is no way, even if it is a marine nation, it does not mean that every Englishman is not seasick, and most of the army soldiers have not left the British Isles.


    From the British Isles to India, the fastest time is two or three months. Without professional training, many people will not be able to persevere.


    If you force an untrained army soldier to the ship, the death rate will be very alarming, and the morale of the army will be tossed halfway, how can you fight?


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has communicated with France and Austria many times, and the results are not optimistic.


    At the beginning of its opening, the Suez Canal issued an announcement: The Canal Company will remain absolutely neutral during the war and prohibit any military ships of the belligerent countries from navigating. "


    Not to mention the period of war, the British warships ca n¡¯t sail from the Suez Canal in normal times, and they have to detour from the Cape of Good Hope every time.


    To this end, the British Foreign Office has made many efforts and has not achieved any results.


    On this issue, the French and Austrian governments did not come forward at all, and blamed the issue to the Canal Company.


    The initial capital of the Canal Company was provided by the two governments of France and Austria, and in theory belongs to all the people of the two countries. There are many wonderful regulations at the beginning of the listing.


    For example: stocks can only be circulated in France and Austria; major changes in the company ¡¯s operating philosophy must be approved by the people of France and Austria ...


    These terms directly blocked the possibility of the British wanting to intervene in the canal, even if they were rich, they could not buy shares.


    The "absolute neutrality principle" is the core operating philosophy of the Canal Company. If the Canal Company is to be released, the people of France and Austria must first agree.


    This is an impossible task.


    British-Austrian civil relations are still passable, but unfortunately the government relations are bad; the British-French politics is an alliance, but the civil relations are a mess.


    It can be said that the Suez Canal is a permanent pain for Britain, because it was not treated as one thing at the beginning of the canal development, and then it has been in a passive state.


    After a pause, Prime Minister Gladstone asked: "Can we convince the French government to help, even if it pays a certain price."


    Regulations are also set by people, and it is not impossible to get around. The troop carrier is not navigable, which does not mean that ordinary merchant ships are not navigable.


    Weaponry and equipment all walked at the Cape of Good Hope. Soldiers took off their military uniforms and boarded a merchant ship, posing as guards.


    However, this is only for small forces, mobilizing tens of thousands of reinforcements, unless someone within the Canal Company cooperates, otherwise it will not work at all.


    The Foreign Secretary George frowned and replied: "This is probably very difficult. Even if the French government is willing to help, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be discovered.


    Russia and Austria are allies, and once problems are discovered, they will most likely detain our soldiers.


    The French are unreliable, and once things are revealed, the Paris government will not support us. "


    There is no way. The British and French have been pitting each other for hundreds of years. Even if an alliance is formed now, no one can guarantee that the French will not deliberately pit them.


    What if they reach an agreement with them on the front foot and sell them on the back foot?


    Eating from home to eating from home has always been a characteristic of the times. In case the British soldiers were detained on the Suez Canal, the battlefield in Afghanistan was over.


    In addition to requiring the French to contain Austria, the more important thing is to prevent the three countries of Russia, France and Austria from coming together.


    Although the chance of this happening is very small, the British government does not dare to take risks. After all, it is the interests and hatred that affect the national policy.


    Britain and France are world feuds, and in case the French government is hot-headed and runs to join the Russian-Austrian League, Britain will be finished.


    As long as you think about the issue of war bonds issued by the French financial community for the Russians, you know how unreliable the British-French relationship is.


    After weighing the pros and cons, the Army Secretary Rosario decided to give up without waiting for the Prime Minister ¡¯s position.


    "There are no accidents on the battlefield in Afghanistan. The reinforcements still have to go to the Cape of Good Hope. It is really uneasy to put hope on the French."


    ...


    At the New Versailles Palace in Paris, Napoleon IV was in a very good mood after watching the two nasty ghosts in Britain and Russia pinch each other.


    In order to provoke the Anglo-Russian War, the French government also made a lot of efforts. It''s just more concealed, and many people ignore the role played by the French government.


    Including alliances between Britain and France and issuing war bonds for the Russians are just some of them.


    Without the efforts of the French government, the British government will not decide so quickly to send troops to Afghanistan, the Russians will not rush to fight against Central Asia, and naturally there will be no current British-Russian war.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Your Majesty, both Britain and Russia are urging us to fulfill our ally''s obligations."


    The French government actually had an inferior relationship with the British and secretly had a secret contract with the Russians. If this news is spread, it is estimated that the whole world will be shocked.


    It ¡¯s not that there is no trace of it at all. The issue of war bonds for the Russians in front of the French financial circles proves the connection between France and Russia.


    It''s just that the French government didn''t participate. It was the French consortium that undertook the business. The capitalists did some wonderful things for the benefit, which is not big news.


    Napoleon IV sneered: "Tell the British that as long as Austria does not object, we agree to free navigation on the Suez Canal.


    If necessary, we can also send troops to Afghanistan.


    Considering that the logistics system is different, we are responsible for our own logistics. In order to facilitate the supply, let them provide us with an outlet in the Indian Ocean.


    Tell the Russians that we will block the Suez Canal and ban the naval ships of the British.


    As for the issue of sending troops, let them persuade the Vienna government first. As long as Austria declares war on the British, we will follow up immediately. "


    The French army sent troops to Afghanistan, and the British government welcomed it. However, it is impossible to provide the French with an outlet in India.


    It is easy to ask God to send God, but once the forces of the French are put into India, it will be difficult to expel them.


    By that time, Britain''s competitors in India will not only be the Russian Empire, but the two countries, France and Russia, and there may be an additional Austria.


    In the face of interest, nothing is impossible. As long as there is no water in the brain of the British government, it will not do so.


    The answer to the Russians was also perfunctory, not allowing the British to use the Suez Canal to transport troops, mainly to give the Russians a greater advantage on the battlefield.


    The British-Russian war will continue only if the Russian army occupies the Afghan region and threatens the security of India.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz said bitterly, "Your Majesty, wouldn''t it be a good answer?"


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 Chapter 876： French plan

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    After a pause, Napoleon IV nodded: "It''s not really good. The response is too direct, and our allies will feel uncomfortable.


    Would you like to reorganize the language, talk more about the difficulties we are facing, and appease their broken hearts? "


    Karel Kadletz stopped talking. No matter how you reply, you cannot change the fact that the French government is a fisherman.


    Perhaps before the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, the French government had to take care of their feelings. Now it is no longer necessary.


    Even if Britain and Russia have grievances, that is what happened after the war.


    The current international situation is very obvious. Austria supports the Russians. France ¡¯s position will directly affect the outcome of this war.


    If France maintains neutrality or supports Britain, this war can continue. If France supports the Russians, Britain will not be able to contend with the three major powers at the same time.


    How can you give up this kind of opportunity?


    Stimulating the UK and Russia is actually for the two countries to give more sincere prices. After all, people cannot recognize themselves at any time.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin proposed: "Your Majesty, the Anglo-Russian War has broken out, and it seems that it will not end in a short time. We consider implementing the next strategy."


    For the French Empire, knocking on the bamboo sticks of Britain and Russia can only be regarded as a small profit.


    The biggest benefit to France from the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War was that the shackles imposed on them were gone.


    The only thing that can control France is Austria, but this is only a restriction, and it is not enough to make the French government afraid.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Let''s wait until the end. The Anglo-Russian war has just begun, and the two sides have not yet fought.


    Our movements are too large, stimulating their sensitive nerves, and Britain and Russia are likely to stop.


    Just like the war in the Near East, Austria wanted to unify the German region, and the countries in the war did not stop.


    If the Austrians restrained their emotions and waited until the end of the Near East War to send troops, I am afraid no one could stop them. "


    The Vienna government''s failure to unify the German region by using the First Near East War that year triggered intervention in various European countries. In the end, it only merely annexed South Germany.


    From Karel Kadletz''s point of view, it is a ready-made negative example. If there were more days to wait for the Russian army to hit Constantinople, it would be a completely different result.


    The Minister of Economy Elsa objected: "The failure of Austria to unify the German region is not only due to the interference of European countries, but also the fierce opposition of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The Vienna government did not have the courage to fight a civil war and could only sit back and watch the division in the German region, even if it waited until the end.


    We are in a different situation now. We just want to transfer a few coal mines than Germany, and instead of directly annexing the two countries, the British and Russia will endure no matter how dissatisfied they are.


    The only person capable of interfering is Austria. Both countries have no courage to fight against us. I do n¡¯t think the Vienna government will fight us for the two countries. This is not in their interest.


    As long as the established facts are created, most of the Austrians will shout, and the Foreign Ministry will come to appease them.


    In recent years, our economy has recovered rapidly, but there are still some difficulties to get past the peak.


    The main factors restricting our economic growth are insufficient domestic coal supply and high prices, which increase the cost of industrial production.


    It may not be intuitive to say this, for a simple example:


    After the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, the export trade of all European countries has increased. Just last month, our total export trade increased by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, setting the highest growth rate in eight years.


    However, the total export trade of European countries mostly exceeded 1 percentage point, and the total export trade of Austria increased by at least 2 percentage points.


    We are behind again. This is not because the domestic industry is not working hard. In fact, no one works harder than the capitalists on the issue of making money.


    However, there is a shortage of coal in the country, and there is obviously excess production capacity in the two countries, but they have to hoard and force us to pay more to buy.


    They are a group of vampires, lying on the head of the French business community and devouring our wealth.


    Now for a day, France will be lost ... "


    It is too difficult to annex the two countries. Even if only one family is annexed, it will cause great trouble.


    Although he has not been beaten by society, there are still traces of the shadow of the anti-French war.


    In order to reduce the risk, the French government quietly lowered its target and subdivided the plan to annex the two countries, preparing to blackmail several mines from the two countries.


    "Hoarding strange" is just an excuse Elsa found out, in fact, the rise in coal prices is just normal business behavior.


    Capitalists want to make greater profits, naturally they will not give up any opportunities. After the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, the prices of many commodities in Europe have increased slightly.


    It''s just that the capitalists in France couldn''t bear it anymore. They were originally prepared to make a fortune in war, but suddenly found that the price of energy had also risen.


    Those who are expected to earn ten million francs can only earn nine million francs due to rising energy prices, which is equivalent to a loss of one million francs.


    French capitalists are naturally unwilling to share profits with others. In order to maximize profits, everyone has launched their influence and encouraged the government to grab coal mines in the two countries.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz shook his head: "Do n¡¯t forget that the coal mines are all owned. What if the governments of the two countries refuse to deal with us on the grounds that their private property is sacred and inviolable?


    Send troops to fight and grab, are you sure they dare not fight us?


    Even in Belgium, the strength of the German Federation is not weak. Once those piles of small states are united, even we cannot win it in a short time.


    Once there is a stalemate in the war, the Austrians will take advantage of the fire and the British and Russian nations will contribute.


    If only the Austrian family can withstand it, the problem is that they will encourage the European countries to fight against us together.


    No matter how powerful the Imperial Army is, it cannot compete with the European countries. Once the war begins, we cannot control it later.


    In order to be safe, we had better wait for Britain and Russia to fight the real fire and force European countries to stand in line.


    After the European countries split into two waves, we forced the two countries to make concessions. Even if the situation is out of control, we will not fight alone in the presence of an alliance. "


    Failure makes people grow. As a French foreign minister, Karel Cardellitz deeply understands the root cause of France ¡¯s defeat in the anti-French war-fewer allies and more enemies.


    In order to avoid repeating the same mistakes, Karel Kadletz has always advocated: provoking contradictions among European countries and dividing relations among countries.


    In this British-Russian war, his contribution is indispensable.


    After hearing the explanation of the Foreign Minister, the eager heart of Napoleon IV cooled down. Having passed the age of ignorance, Napoleon IV also learned to weigh the pros and cons.


    "Karel is right. It is not the best time. The most important thing now is to continue to advance the process of the Anglo-Russian War.


    Only when they are both defeated, our eastward plan can proceed smoothly.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stimulated the Russians again and told the tsarist government that as long as they conquered Herat or the Wakhan Corridor, we would issue them billions of francs in war bonds. "


    There is no way to agitate the Russians. The British government is too sensible and it is too difficult to foole them.


    Once the British army succeeded on the battlefield and expelled the Russians from the Afghan region, the British government would take it away.


    Changing the tsarist government is different. Once the Afghan region is conquered, the Russians ¡¯strategic focus shifts to India.


    No one can stop the Russians'' ambitions for India. The British government cannot compromise on this issue, and the two sides can only die.


    In this regard, the judgments of France and Austria are consistent. The Vienna government also contributed money and supported the tsarist government to fight all the way to India.


    As for the question of whether the Russians will become bigger after seizing the Indian region, this worry is completely unnecessary.


    The British Empire this year is not easy to provoke, and once fought together, it is enough to move any country.


    Based on the strength of the Russians, the attempt to seize India from the British could not be accomplished overnight.


    Without the support of the gold master, it would not take long for the Russians to be dragged down by huge military expenses.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin reminded: "Your Majesty, the Anglo-Russian War has broken out. As an ally of the British, we are now issuing bonds for the Russians, which is outdated."


    Pit allies should also pay attention to ways and methods. It is okay to dig holes in secret. Such flags declaring destruction and hindering the legs will violate the rules of the game.


    The international reputation of France was completely over, and no country dared to play with them.


    Napoleon IV smiled slightly: "It doesn''t matter, we just have to change the way of operation, the British have nothing to say.


    For example: we issue a billion francs of commercial bonds for Austria, and the Austrians lent the money to the tsarist government. "


    ...


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 Chapter 877： Mutual calculation (two in one)

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    The sun shone to the ground, reflected in the snow, and gleamed with golden light.


    The snow on the ground, the frozen Neva River, sworn the winter, St. Petersburg is still more suitable for snow.


    In the past, in such good weather, Alexander III will definitely take his family out to bathe in the winter sunshine.


    At this moment, the senior officials of the Tsarist government gathered in the Gatchina Palace and are discussing the next national policy.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez: "Last night, the French Minister had leaked a message at the banquet, and the French government was preparing to increase assistance to us.


    As long as the front-line troops conquered Herat, or the Wakhan Corridor, they would underwrite one billion francs of war bonds for us.


    The intention of the French is very obvious, is to use our hands to weaken the British, the Anglo-French alliance can be said to exist in name only.


    Prior to this, the Austrian government also expressed a similar meaning, but the French were more anxious.


    The British usually do too much bad things, and now the world is full of their enemies. The current international situation is very beneficial to us, and then it is up to the military. "


    Turning the enemy into an ally can be regarded as a miracle in the history of diplomacy. However, considering the complex relationship between Britain and France, this kind of thing is normal.


    Anglo-French is a feud, and there is no reason to pit the British; if the French government wholeheartedly helps the British, that is really a problem.


    Army Minister Ivanov: "The front line is progressing very smoothly. We have advanced the front line to Herat, the major town in western Afghanistan, and Kunduz, the eastern transportation hub.


    At any point, if we make a breakthrough, we will take the initiative in war. Judging from the current situation, the success rate was still very high when the British reinforcements took down Herat or the Wakhan Corridor.


    The only problem that is testing us now is logistics. With the advancement of the front, the delivery of logistics materials is getting slower and slower.


    If this situation does not change, it will not take long for the frontline troops to stop and wait for supplies. "


    Anyone can throw the pot, let alone Ivanov said it is true.


    The smooth progress of the Russian army in the early days was based on the fact that the supplies were sufficient. As the materials stored before the outbreak of the war were consumed, it must now be transported only by the rear.


    Hearing the lack of logistics supplies, Alexander III''s face suddenly became ugly, and he looked at the logistics minister Argent with a murderous look. It seems to be saying: you better give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise ...


    Argent, who had already prepared, explained unhurriedly: "Logistics supplies are not available, this is not our responsibility.


    The section of Central Asia is not smooth, and there are often guerrillas destroying it, which seriously affects the logistics and transportation progress.


    In addition, the front-line troops are mobilized from time to time. Many times, the logistics department is not notified in advance. The following people often have to go wrong, how can they not be slow? "


    Ivanov sneered: "If your logistics department can''t do it, we will leave the transportation of materials to our army department, and don''t make so many bad excuses.


    Guerilla attack?


    The military has cleared the surrounding resistance groups, and sent heavy troops along the way to protect the safety of the transport team.


    Since the beginning of the war, the transport team has been attacked by guerrillas a total of 17 times, with a maximum number of no more than 500 people. Of these, nine of them were provoked by you.


    In order to reduce conflicts, we have even relocated the indigenous people who are 30 kilometers away, and you can all go the wrong way.


    As for not telling you in time, it ¡¯s all shit.


    The large-scale material transfer of the logistics department requires your approval in St. Petersburg, and the front-line person in charge only has the right to mobilize materials below the division level.


    The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and our generals on the front line do not know what will happen next. "


    The conflict between the military and the logistics department is actually an extension of the conflict between the military and the government bureaucracy. In the final analysis, it is still a dispute over the right to speak.


    Logistics is the best way for the government to restrict the military. From the perspective of government bureaucrats, it is not worth mentioning that sacrificing a little efficiency in order to restrict the military from becoming bigger.


    Especially after the invention of the telegraph and the speed of information transmission, many European countries have strengthened the control of logistics materials.


    Not to mention that in this era, even in the period of World War II, the logistics systems of various countries were still in chaos.


    It''s not that everyone doesn''t know how to solve it. The problem is that once the government hands over logistics to the military, it loses its checks and balances on the military, and it is easy for the military to get bigger.


    Although everyone''s logistics system has problems, but this is an era that is worse than bad. As long as others are good, it will be successful.


    Argent calmly replied: "My Excellency Marshal, professional things are still left to professional people.


    IMHO, if you let your military manage logistics, the situation will only be worse than it is now.


    Do n¡¯t forget that in addition to distributing materials, the logistics department is more important than raising materials. There are more problems involved.


    As for the problem of untimely deployment, our logistics department is already trying to solve the problem, and the situation will improve after a while. "


    It is impossible to surrender the right to distribute logistics materials. Without this part of the power, the logistics department is really a nanny, or the kind without wages.


    In addition to the loss of power, the most important thing is the loss of vital interests. The positions of the logistics department are all fat, and only by controlling the procurement and distribution of materials at the same time can everyone make a fortune.


    In order to dispel the idea of ??the military, Argent did not hesitate to directly threaten. It was clearly told to Marshal Ivanov that without the cooperation of the logistics department, the military could not raise supplies at all.


    In the struggle of his men, Alexander III pretended not to see it.


    There is a contradiction between Guan Bingma and Guan Liangcao, and that''s what he likes to accomplish; if the two are like brothers, Alexander III really can''t sleep.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Finance Minister Alisher persuaded and said: "Okay, the two logistics departments have strengthened the power of frontline deployment officials and are directly responsible to Admiral Oginets to ensure the timely deployment of frontline materials.


    In addition, the speed of domestic material transportation is increased. If the quantity is not enough, it will be purchased from Austria. Anyway, every effort will be made to ensure that the frontline troops need it. "


    Lord Jin''s face must be given, whether it is the logistics department or the military, must rely on the Ministry of Finance for funding.


    In this context, the Chancellor of the Exchequer also acts as a lubricant to coordinate conflicts and conflicts among various departments. Although there is no name of prime minister, in fact, some of the powers of the prime minister are exercised.


    Field Marshal Ivanov did not imagine that he really had the right to logistic services. What the military did not get during the Russian-Russian War was even more impossible now.


    As long as the first-line commander can be given the right to temporarily allocate the front-line materials and guarantee the supplies of troops, he will be satisfied.


    Marshal Ivanov accepted it, and Argent could not find an excuse to refuse.


    The chaotic deployment of materials is not because he deliberately dragged the military behind. The root cause of this kind of thing is still the insufficient supply of total materials.


    This involves deep-seated reasons. There are too many interest groups involved. Argent can only choose to cover the lid.


    In the case of insufficient supplies, it is inevitable to demolish the east wall to make up the west wall. In many cases, the distribution of materials is wrong, that is, the frontline bureaucracy is forced to do nothing, and the delay is delayed on the pretext of distributing the errors.


    Anyway, the procedure of replacing materials is very complicated, and time passes by one time after another.


    Originally, the materials for the three months were likely to be distributed for two months, and the remaining one month was saved.


    No, it should be owed. When it can be cashed, it depends on the specific situation, anyway, as long as it is not played too much, there will be no chaos.


    What should the Russian army do when the supplies are insufficient?


    The ancestor had long thought of a solution to this problem, and it would be enough to send troops to rob. Anyway, this is the tradition of the Russian army.


    Of course, this is also risky. In the original World War I period, because the war lasted too long, the Russian army could not find a place to grab supplies. This kind of routine collapsed and directly buried the Russian Empire.


    In the episode, Alexander III laughed: "The current situation is getting more interesting. The Austrians support us to fight against the British, and the French also support us to fight against the British.


    France and Austria actually thought about going together. I would not believe that there is no conspiracy behind this.


    What do you think is the real purpose of France and Austria? What kind of interest is enough for them to send us such a big bargain? "


    Suspicion is the instinct of the ruler. The methods of France and Austria are not clever. The trace of intentionally provoking the Anglo-Russian war is too obvious.


    Knowing that there was a conspiracy in it, the Russian empire might have become a chess piece, but in the interest of interest, Alexander III chose to jump pits.


    There is no way. The current international situation is very clear. The road to the west of the Russian Empire has been blocked.


    There is a lesson from the Russian-Russian war that even the most radical main battle groups do not think that there is a future of expansion to the European continent.


    All that remains is to go north, south, or east. There is no doubt that there is no future for going north. In addition to ice cubes or ice cubes, the only Nordic federation is a hard bone.


    Dongjin is not a good choice, the climate is too bad. The light journey from the west to the east takes only a year, and it is simply not suitable for military operations.


    Going south has become the only and best option. Although it is necessary to compete with the British, but why not compete this year?


    Even as a chess piece, Alexander III has to be a chess piece that can jump out of the board at any time, instead of being confused and abandoned.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez: "From the perspective of the current international situation, France and Austria support us in fighting against the British. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that there are three main possibilities.


    First, let us work hard with the British and consume our strength, France and Austria can enjoy the wealth of war.


    Judging from the current strength of the two countries'' support for us, the suspicion of making war money can be ruled out, and the funds they provide to us can''t recover the cost of the trade.


    Second, use us to reinvent Britain, and then divide Britain.


    This possibility is even smaller. Although the French repeatedly promised that they would choose an appropriate time to fight the British, they asked Austria to declare war on the British first.


    We have tried it, and the Vienna government is not ready to turn the face with the British, let alone fight with the British.


    Third, France and Austria want to use the Afghan war to hold us and the British down so that they can take action on the European continent.


    The specific action is temporarily uncertain. Judging from the performance of France and Austria, we can judge that the French government is more eager. The Austrian government is relatively indifferent and they seem to have not made up their minds.


    Based on this, we can initially judge that France and Austria have not reached an agreement, and even the strategic goals of the two countries may conflict.


    I personally think that the goal of France and Austria should be Central Europe.


    Austria wants to take advantage of the opportunity to reunify the German region, but they have no confidence in their hearts, they are not sure to complete the reunification under the hindrance of the French, and they are not willing to give up this opportunity.


    The French attempted to use this opportunity to expand into Central Europe. The goal should be to annex parts of Belgium and the German Confederation.


    It is mainly the territory west of the Rhine, where there are coal mines that the French need most, which can make up for their shortcomings in resources.


    Of course, this is just speculation, the appetite of the French government may not be so big.


    After all, the strength of the German Confederation is not weak, and Austria is on the side, and will definitely send troops to interfere. In terms of strength, the French have a low chance of winning the German-Austrian coalition.


    Unless the French can make a quick decision and rush to Austria before sending troops, it will cause the established facts of occupying the above-mentioned territories and block the German-Austrian allied forces with the Rhine River. "


    The strategic plan can be hidden without wanting to hide. No evidence is needed, as long as there is motivation. There is no doubt that both France and Austria have the motivation to expand to Central Europe.


    While launching a war against the British, the tsarist government did not ignore the concern for the European continent.


    In fact, the Tsarist government would not dare to go south if the French and Austrian countries on the European continent contain each other.


    The Minister of the Army Ivanov shook his head: "I agree with your judgment, the third case is the most likely.


    However, I have different views on the specifics. Both France and Austria are interested in China, but the strength of the German Federation is not weak.


    If Austria wants to annex the German Confederation, it can use political means to start from within, and there is a possibility of success.


    If the French attacked the German Confederation, even if Austria did not send troops to intervene, they would bounce a few teeth.


    This point cannot be overlooked by the French government. Instead of taking risks without certainty, it is better to retreat and annex Belgium. "


    Because of the relationship between the Russian-Russian war, the tsarist government''s assessment of the fighting power of the German state has all raised the level.


    Simply looking at the paper, the current strength of the German Federation is not weak.


    The military strength is similar to that of the former Poppo Federation. The total economic volume is second only to the four countries of Britain, France, Russia and Austria. The heavy industry and France are the same, and the population is more than 25 million.


    With his own people, Marshal Ivanov did not think that the French would eat this hard bone, especially a lion ready to hunt behind this bone.


    In contrast, the difficulty of annexing Belgium is much lower. Everyone knows about the Biome and about the annexation of Belgium on the bright side would offend the British.


    But as far as the relationship between Britain and France is concerned, offending also offends. Even the issue of issuing war bonds to the Russians has been done, and there is nothing the French dare not do.


    Foreign Secretary Oscar Jimenez shrugged: "Marshal, the French are not as sensible as you. They have always claimed themselves as the world''s first army.


    You have not been to France, you may not know that the French are particularly arrogant. Since Napoleon III, the French government has been proclaiming the French theory of invincibility.


    Many French people still have the concept of Napoleon and think they are invincible. Even if we have defeated them in the Near East War, it has not changed all that. "


    The War of the Near East cannot be counted. The three countries of Britain, France, and Russia all claim to be victors. The only thing that admits that they are losers is the Ottoman Empire, which has disappeared in the long history.


    Oscar Jimenez can talk about the Near East War, but Marshal Ivanov has no face to mention the Near East War.


    Although the Russian army did win a strategic victory, it lost tactically. The so-called victory is entirely based on human life.


    The battle loss ratio of the Russian army cannot be seen at all. In many cases, the Russian army doubled its strength and was beaten on the ground by others.


    To the orthodox soldiers like Marshal Ivanov, it was not a victory for the Russian army, but a shame.


    Sensing that the atmosphere was wrong, Alexander III said: "Well, the size of the French appetite is just a small problem.


    Although I do n¡¯t want to admit it, the balance of power among the four major European powers has really been broken in recent years. We are the weakest.


    The strength of the three countries of Britain, France and Austria is above us. We can now compete with the British for the Afghan region, which is also the result of the support of France and Austria.


    However, France and Austria can provoke our war with the British to take advantage of the fishermen, how can we not follow suit?


    The issue of China and Europe is the core contradiction between France and Austria. Whether Austria wants to unify the German region or France wants to enter China and Europe eastward, as long as one of the parties takes the first step, a fierce conflict will erupt.


    Now that we are at war with the British, France and Austria have no worries. If we push one from the back, they are very likely to have a war.


    As long as the war is used to injure both France and Austria, we will have the opportunity to re-establish our dominant position on the European continent. "


    Anyone can join teammates, France and Austria can use the Russian Empire as chess pieces, and Alexander III can also fight back.


    Britain and Russia have fought, and the two countries will definitely suffer heavy losses after the war. If the strength of France and Austria is not consumed, the strength gap between the four major powers will be completely opened.


    Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez reminded: "Your Majesty, once the war between France and Austria broke out, we lost foreign aid.


    Without the support of France and Austria, and with our own strength, the battlefield in Afghanistan may be ... "


    Alexander III interrupted: "Don''t worry, provoking the French-Austrian War is not going to happen overnight.


    Even if action is to be taken, that is when the battlefield in Afghanistan is about to settle. Until then, we are all good allies.


    What we have to do now is to get loans and materials from France and Austria as much as possible. If they want us to sell our lives, we must take advantage of them. "


    After listening to this explanation, everyone was relieved. It does not matter to provoke the French-Austrian War, as long as it does not affect the battlefield in Afghanistan.


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 Chapter 878： Winter Offensive and Guerrilla

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    The winter in Afghanistan is very cold, but the severe cold has not blocked the pace of the war. I don''t know if the British are too incompetent or the Russians are too powerful.


    In the last month of 1889, the Russian army was as if it had been hung up. It had won Magyar Sharif, Kunduz, Chakhcharan, and one fifth of the territories in Afghanistan.


    Even the Wakhan Corridor and Herat, where the British army was crowded, were crumbling and could be captured at any time.


    Open the window and the cold wind roared past. Looking at the flying snowflakes, Lieutenant General Patrick shivered.


    The ghost weather of minus ten degrees is too unfriendly to the British army. Britain has never had such a cold day.


    Don''t say to go out to fight, even if staying in the burning headquarters, Lieutenant General Patrick felt the cold wind biting.


    The bureaucrats in China miscalculated the situation. The prepared cold-prepared cotton coats were configured according to the domestic temperature, and they did not do anything at all.


    Fortunately, the bureaucrats of the logistics department carried forward the fine tradition and prepared cotton coats according to the previous number.


    Naturally, the soldiers who died and disappeared are no longer needed. Officers and soldiers who go out on missions can put on two layers of cotton coats.


    Even so, the non-combat downsizing of the British army has increased sharply since winter. The number of non-combat downsizing in some areas also exceeded the number of casualties fighting the Russian army.


    The defeat on the front is not so much a Russian army as it is a winter in Afghanistan.


    Especially for some Indian soldiers living in the tropics, the winter in Afghanistan is **** on earth.


    Hands, feet, ears, face ... As long as the whole body is exposed outside, no one is good.


    In contrast, the Russian army on the opposite side is much better. Although there are non-combat downsizing, that is only a handful.


    With the exception of certain regions, the winter in Afghanistan can be called a warm winter compared to the Russian Empire.


    As a result, it goes without saying that the Russian soldiers are like a fish here, and the British army is here to live like a year.


    The roar of artillery continued, Herat''s offensive and defensive battle began again, and Lieutenant General Patrick, who was in front of the front line and commanded, was already panicked.


    He finally understood why the Russians dared to wage war before the winter came.


    "When will the domestic reinforcements arrive?"


    Indian reinforcements cannot be expected. The war has been going on for three months. The Indian Governor has sent him 150,000 reinforcements.


    The number seems to be quite a lot, but unfortunately the fighting power is really touching. Relying on fortification defense is also okay, to participate in the field is to give people a head.


    Especially after the advent of winter, many Indian soldiers who have lived in the tropics for many years have suffered frostbite, and nearly one-tenth of them lost their combat effectiveness.


    In contrast, British native soldiers are much better, not only are they more effective in combat, but they are even more resistant to frost.


    There are also winters in the British Isles, although it is not so cold, but there are still a few degrees below zero.


    In this context, the general adaptability of British soldiers is much stronger than that of Indian soldiers who have never seen snowflakes.


    The middle-aged officer behind him replied: "If nothing goes wrong, the first batch of reinforcements in the country will arrive in a month and a half."


    From the outbreak of fighting to the arrival of reinforcements, it only took four and a half months. For the British Empire, this was also a qualitative improvement.


    According to past practice, it is possible for the domestic bureaucracy to be able to dispatch reinforcements within half a year.


    Of course, this time the high efficiency was forced out. The enemy is an inexhaustible Russian, and he is rushing towards India. It is difficult for the British government to feel nervous.


    Although the efficiency is not low, Lieutenant General Patrick is still not satisfied. The situation on the front line cannot be delayed. The longer it is dragged on, the harder it will be to fight back.


    "Send someone to urge them again, and inform them that they are ready to keep warm. The winter in Afghanistan will not be easy."


    Although it may be too late to say this now, Lieutenant General Patrick chose to remind.


    The commander of the Expeditionary Force is not easy to do. The casualties of the Indian Colonial Army do not matter, but once the main casualties of the British army are heavy, Lieutenant General Patrick will suffer bad luck.


    Domestic short-term can not be expected. Although the situation encountered by the expeditionary army was reported, but when the gang of lords in the country made a decision, and then organized production and transportation, the winter was almost over.


    Allowing the reinforcements to prepare for the cold actually actually allows the officers and men to find a way.


    The British army had to pass through many areas along the way. In theory, it was able to purchase a part of the warm materials.


    Anyway, it is your own life. Do you want to throw money to increase the chance of survival on the battlefield-at will.


    ...


    In the cold wind, a transportation convoy slowly drove out of German City. Judging from the direction of the convoy, it can be roughly determined that this is to the Afghan region.


    "All cheered me up, and I am about to enter the Afghan region. It is not very peaceful over there, and I will see God in advance if I am not careful."


    The loud voices of the middle-aged officers spread throughout the convoy, and all the people looked serious.


    The Afghan region may not be very flat, with Russian troops outside the border, internal guerrillas looting, and even the peasants who look honest and capable, may attack the transport team at any time.


    In less than a year, British transport convoys were attacked 476 times, of which 46 suffered heavy losses and five times were annihilated by the whole army.


    A total of 1,371 guards and soldiers were killed and 3,476 were killed. The loss of materials is beyond statistics.


    High risk also means high returns. Although escorted materials are threatening, they are also rewarding.


    Generally speaking, material transportation is allowed to be wasted. This is everyone''s financial resources, as long as it does not exceed the prescribed upper limit, the above will not be questioned.


    If you encounter a guerrilla attack, you can also report the loss and make a fortune.


    As long as you don''t overdo it, you can open your eyes and close your eyes. Of course, the one that should be distributed must be given.


    If it were not for the guerrillas in Afghanistan to be too rampant, the delivery of supplies would actually be a US difference.


    There is a lot of oil and water, and the danger is small. The front line has won, and the contribution of the transportation fleet is not small; losing the war has nothing to do with them. It is usually the first choice for gilded officers.


    Unfortunately, the Afghan region is an exception. From the pure casualty ratio, the casualty rate of the transport team is not less than that of the frontline troops.


    Expeditionary forces with backgrounds in relations are all responsible for the transportation of materials in India, and those sent to Afghanistan to carry out transportation tasks are all those with insufficient background.


    A young military officer replied in response: "Come on, Lieutenant Colonel. We have walked a dozen times on this road, and we have encountered a raid attack. The really dangerous road is ahead."


    This is a fact, the more dangerous it is to penetrate deeper into Afghanistan, this is already the consensus of the British army. Most of the attacks occurred in inland areas, especially the most dangerous mountainous and forested areas.


    After a long period of attacks and counter-attacks, the British army also summarized a set of plans to deal with the guerrillas.


    For example, when an accidental attack occurred, they retaliated against the surrounding indigenous people and forced them to stand opposite the guerrillas.


    In order to stand up for power and kill the village, the British army did not do much. While inspiring local hatred, it also brought fear.


    Human nature is the most complicated. Not all Afghans can be regarded as dead, and they also sell the guerrillas to the British soldiers for their own benefit.


    The more densely populated the area, the less conducive to the guerrilla lurking. After the attack, it was not convenient to run, so most of the attacks were transferred outside the city.


    "Shut up, Vail! Your experience is shit. The most important thing to live long on the battlefield is to be cautious ..."


    The middle-aged officer hadn''t finished speaking yet. A bullet screamed and hit his right arm.


    Immediately after the mess of gunfire sounded, everyone knew that the guerrillas were coming. In the panic, the people who rhyme the materials have been in a mess, and some carriages have already rushed out.


    The guards and soldiers hurriedly fought back with guns, and the injured middle-aged officer resisted the pain and continued to command the battle.


    It seemed that he realized that the transport team was not easy to provoke. After about a quarter of an hour, the guerrillas gave up their preparations to continue the offensive, leaving a few corpses and moving away.


    Similar attacks are staged almost daily in Afghanistan. The guerrillas are like a routine, often go out to ambush.


    Regardless of the strength gap between the two sides, the British army attacked. Immediately after the attack, they retreated without any mud or water.


    Seeing the guerrillas retreat, the injured middle-aged officer sighed with relief and hurriedly yelled at his opponent: "Don''t chase, count the casualties and continue on the road."


    Their task is to deliver supplies, not to chase guerrillas. Suppressing the guerrillas was only an accidental military achievement, but if the guerrillas had lost materials, it would have to go to the military court.


    There are a lot of negative teaching materials in this area. Some people are caught in the plan to get away from the mountain. The forefoot just went out to be investigated, and the rear foot was taken by the guerrillas as a transportation convoy. ¡­


    The number of transportation convoys is not large, except for more than 800 civilians, there is only one **** escort team, and the speed of counting casualties is very fast.


    After a moment of effort, Weir ¡¯s young officer went to Qianhuihui to report: "Lieutenant Colonel, this time we suffered heavy losses.


    A total of 184 casualties, including 27 wounded officers and soldiers, 11 killed, 127 wounded civilians, 19 killed, 7 vehicles lost ... "


    The middle-aged officer waved his hand, possibly the wound he touched, and his face paled suddenly, and he swallowed the discomfort and commanded: "Go on and continue on the road.


    Before dark, we must rush to the next stronghold, otherwise it will be dangerous at night. "


    This is the experience summed up by Lieutenant Colonel Jack, but any convoy targeted by the guerrillas will not only attack once.


    Many times, even if it is known that the attack will not succeed, the guerrillas will still launch the attack. Just like brown sugar, as long as it sticks, it can''t be thrown away.


    Mo said that these guerrillas of dozens of people, even in the case of the Lone Ranger attack, Jack would not dare to stay longer.


    When Lieutenant Colonel Jack''s right arm was injured, Weir asked, "Lieutenant Colonel, deal with your injury first. It is prone to inflammation if you drag it down."


    This year''s gunshot wound is also fatal. Even if it only hits the arm, if the wound is not treated in time, once the wound becomes inflamed, it is also possible to die.


    Many soldiers who have been amputated do not mean that the shrapnel has blown up the limbs. It is likely that they were only scratched by bullets. Because the body did not resist, the wound became inflamed and had to be amputated.


    Lieutenant Colonel Shake shook his head: "What to do? There is no military doctor here, and we have no time to delay.


    Rest assured, I''ve already bandaged it. It''s winter now, and it''s not so susceptible to inflammation.


    Bring the wounded and set off immediately. The fallen officers and soldiers don''t care anymore. When they come back, they will collect them. "


    The reality is so cruel, even for middle-level officers, there is no guarantee of safety on the battlefield.


    The British Chinese Medicine Hospital is very limited and there is no luxury to equip the transport team with medical staff.


    Even if there were medical staff, Lieutenant Colonel Jack did not dare to receive treatment at this time.


    As the commander of this transportation convoy, Jack knew very well what his men were.


    Don''t look at the fact that they have just repelled a guerrilla attack. If the guerrillas attack again, it is still unknown whether they can stop it.


    It is not that the troops have no combat effectiveness, but mainly that the morale of the military is lost.


    Everyone had a grievance in their hearts when they were transporting supplies on ice and snow. If there is no more morale, the soldiers will run away.


    This happened in the past, because the transport team was repeatedly attacked by the guerrillas, and the officers and soldiers who escorted the materials could not bear the pressure and ran the road.


    In order to reduce the risk of another attack, Lieutenant Colonel Jack had to hurry and hurry. The dead bodies of the officers and soldiers were not dealt with.


    People with a discerning eye know that coming back to deal with is just a procrastination. When everyone escorted the supplies and folded them back, the corpse didn''t know what to mobilize.


    However, people are selfish, not to mention the problem of the task. Everyone is ostracizing in the matter of sleeping in the wilderness. It ¡¯s not that it ¡¯s hard to endure. It ¡¯s really dangerous.


    As the convoy left, the earth returned to calm again, and only the messy bodies on the ground proved that there had been fighting.


    As night fell, the British transport convoy finally arrived in the small town of Takal, and the dangerous journey ended temporarily.


    In the wilderness, several young men beside a bonfire were whispering.


    A bearded middle-aged man said sharply, "I don''t agree with your plan. Now that it''s not time for a decisive battle with the British, the attack on the town of Takal will only bring us unnecessary losses.


    The Russians are only our temporary allies. You would n¡¯t naively think that they really came to help us expel the British? "


    Take short hands and eat soft.


    After receiving the Russian weapons assistance, the combat effectiveness of the Afghan guerrillas has increased by a large amount, as can be seen from the recent success rate of doing things.


    No matter how to improve, there is still a lot of pressure to rely on a guerrilla team of several hundred people to run to attack the towns controlled by the British.


    ...


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 Chapter 879： The new strategy of the British

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    As the situation on the battlefield in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, the perceptions of high-level British government officials have also changed.


    Army Minister Rosario: "The Russians made rapid advances in the battlefield in Afghanistan, thanks to the support of France and Austria.


    The enemy we are facing now is not the Russian Empire at all, but the three-nation alliance in which the Russians sent troops and the two countries paid money and supplies.


    Although Britain is strong, it does not have the strength to fight against Europe''s three major powers at the same time. To win this war, we must cut off the support of France and Austria for the tsarist government. "


    The frontline has defeated the battle and always has to give an explanation to the country. Moreover, Rosario did not talk nonsense, and the victory of the Russian army is indeed inseparable from the support of France and Austria.


    To be precise, it is Austrian support, and the French government is also supporting the Russians, but it is still limited by the Anglo-French alliance, and the move is still smaller.


    For the Ministry of the Army, the purpose of expanding the Army has been achieved. The most important thing now is to find a way to win the war.


    Rosario knew very well the strength of the British army and did not have the ability to defeat in the short term. The best way to win the war is to cut off Russian foreign aid.


    Without Fao ¡¯s financial and material assistance, and the Russians ¡¯own strength alone, the war continued for a year and a half, and the tsarist government ¡¯s finances could not withstand.


    Whether it is defeating the Russians head-on or dying the Russians, it is enough to win the war. Rosario is a pragmatist, but not so particular.


    Foreign Minister George explained: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is already working in related fields, but the results are not optimistic.


    Faw now supports the Russians, the main purpose of which is to allow the Russians to consume our strength, so they can take advantage of the fishermen.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provoked contradictions several times, and they were suppressed by the governments of the three countries. In the short term, it is very difficult to cut off the assistance of France and Austria to the Russians. "


    The current passive situation is actually a sequelae of Britain''s long-term foreign policy. Both France and Austria have resentment against Britain, and supporting the Russians is a means of revenge.


    Even if there is no interest, France and Austria will support the Russians. It is true that countries speak with interests, but people will avenge themselves.


    Take France as an example. Under normal circumstances, the Russians have no market at all, but the French still buy it.


    Many buyers do not simply want to speculate, but more want to retaliate against the British and vent their evil spirits.


    As advertised in the advertisement, every franc that buys bonds will become a bullet and hit the British.


    Austria is similar. In recent years, it has been suppressed by the British government. There is little to do overseas. The Vienna government has long wanted to retaliate.


    In addition to hatred, the French and Austria can also obtain a lot of benefits by using the Russians to consume British power.


    If the British were defeated and India became the battlefield, the impending empire would be sunset.


    The dominance of the Royal Navy is inseparable from financial support. Once India is destroyed, only the British Isles and other colonies can not suppress the two countries.


    When hatred meets interests, this is the situation now. France and Austria regard the support of the Russians to attack Afghanistan as a means of pulling the British down from the position of world hegemony.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers shook his head: "The matter is not so serious, the French are our allies, and the anti-British alliance will not appear.


    From the strength of support, it can be seen that they support the Russians, only a small part of the French government, and cannot represent the position of the French government.


    Austria is not a fool. Once the Russians have occupied India, the pressure on their eastern front will be greater. Their support for the Russians is certainly limited.


    If nothing goes wrong, once the Russians win the war in Afghanistan, Austria ¡¯s support will end. "


    If the three countries of France, Austria and Russia are really close together, the remaining wall head countries will use their knees to know who they will support. Once the European continent unites, the British hegemony will end.


    The core reason for Britain to provoke relations between European countries is to avoid the unification or union of the European continent and threaten their interests.


    After hundreds of years of efforts by the British government and the problems left over by history, the European continent has long been in conflict.


    France and Austria support the Russians, but this does not affect the competitive relationship between the three countries of Russia, France, and Austria.


    From the perspective of development potential alone, the Russian Empire far surpassed all European countries. Even Austria had no way to compare with the Russians before annexing the Ottoman Empire.


    As long as the economic shortcomings are made up, the Russian Empire will be reborn in a flash and become one of the most powerful countries in the world.


    Regardless of the aspect, neither France nor Austria continues to let the Russians continue to grow bigger.


    Especially in the neighboring Austria, from a geopolitical perspective, the possibility of conflict between Russia and Austria is infinitely close to 100%.


    Rosario, the Secretary of the Army, nodded: "Your Excellency''s analysis is good, and it is logically true.


    But we can''t let the Russians win the Afghan war now, even for a short time, and it is not allowed in politics at all.


    To win this war in a short period of time, we must let France and Austria give up their support for the tsarist government.


    Otherwise, even if reinforcements arrive, defeating the Russians is useless. The Russians will continue to increase their troops, just like the Russian-Russian war, as long as the financial and material resources can keep up, the tsar can be a soldier.


    The Ministry of the Army recommended encouraging the French to expand to Central Europe, or letting Austria unify the German region, intensifying the conflict between France and Austria, and detonating the European War. "


    This is not the best way, but the most effective way. Simply provoking relations between countries, the rulers of various countries are not fools, and will not be fooled at all.


    If you want to be fooled, the best way is to benefit. As long as the benefits provided are large enough, the conspiracy becomes a conspiracy, and you cannot refuse if you know that there is a problem.


    Foreign Minister George warned: "Leaving France and Austria with ambitions can indeed solve the current problems, but what about the consequences?


    Once the French and Austrian countries have divided the victory and defeat, a new continental overlord is born.


    If the winner is a French, we may also encourage the European countries to start a new war against France; if Austria wins this war, we will not be able to start the war against Austria. "


    This world speaks with fists, but sometimes other factors have to be considered. No country in Europe is a fool and cannot be led by the nose.


    The French expansion to Central Europe will create a bad association for everyone. As long as you guide, in order to curb the birth of the second Napoleon, everyone has a basis for cooperation.


    The victory of the Austrian system is different. The Holy Roman Empire itself existed and is now reunited, which is not an invasion.


    As long as the Austrian Emperor does not utterly kill and keep the existence of the states, everyone will not feel sad.


    For a small country, no matter who is the boss of Europe, it will not be their turn. As long as they do not harm their own interests, they will not desperately try.


    Rosario, the Secretary of the Army, said with a smile: "Your Excellency, France and Austria are both great powers. How can it be so easy to distinguish between victory and defeat.


    Once this war starts, it is destined to be protracted. No matter who wins or loses, he will be hurt in the end.


    Winners may be the overlords of Europe, but losers cannot die. As long as we intervene in time, the defeated will still be a large country in Europe.


    Under the power of hatred, the two countries will continue to confront each other for a long time.


    The French won the war, the pattern of continental Europe is the Russian-Austrian alliance against France; Austria has won the war, the pattern of continental Europe is the France and Russia against Austria.


    After paying hundreds of thousands or even millions of casualties, they only won the nominal European hegemony. Where is the winner?


    Moreover, do n¡¯t you think that France and Austria are too strong? If this continues, I am afraid that the Royal Navy will also ... "


    This is also the reason why the French and Austrian governments maintain restraint. After all, it is easy to defeat opponents, and it is difficult to destroy them.


    Both France and Austria have no ability to annex each other. Even if the country is destroyed, a new regime will still be born, and the confrontation between the two countries will not be improved.


    Unless you play genocide, solve the problem once and for all. Unfortunately, it is now the 19th century. It is okay to do this overseas, and to play like this on the European continent, other countries will interfere.


    Fawau does not have the ability to stand alone, so naturally he must exercise restraint. Otherwise, it will only hurt both sides, the fisherman who is cheap to watch the drama.


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 Chapter 880： Diplomatic relations that cannot stand the test

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    The international situation is changing, and Franz has not paid much attention. Now he is staring at the price change list in the first quarter.


    According to common sense, the prices of daily necessities such as grains during the war will inevitably rise, especially the first raw grain exporter in Europe was involved in the war.


    Because of the war, the total amount of grain exported from the Russian Empire to the outside world has decreased significantly since last year, and the amount of light flowing into Austria has decreased by a quarter.


    Undoubtedly, this part of the gap was offset by the increase in grain production in Austria.


    Although the potash fertilizer has just begun to be promoted last year, and it has not been widely used by the people, there is a state-owned farm in Austria!


    In fact, the number of state-owned farms directly controlled by the government has been declining. Because of management costs, many small and medium-sized farms are leased to individuals.


    No matter how much it is reduced, the land area occupied by state-owned farms is still not low. Calculating only the European part, the area occupied by state-owned farms is already less than 5% of the cultivated area, but it is different when other regions are added.


    For example: In the Asia Minor Peninsula, apart from the nobles confiscating land and granting military power, the remaining cultivated land basically belongs to state-owned farms.


    Not that Franz is willing to engage in so many state-owned farms, mainly because of practical needs. If the government does not arrange for people to take over, the farmland left by Ottoman will be deserted.


    It is impossible to sell to the private sector, which will weaken the temptation to award military power to the fields and shake the fundamentals of Austria.


    Except for the initial land redemption, and the period when the colony was opened, the best way for ordinary people to obtain land was through military merit.


    Do n¡¯t ask why, for who knows that there is a European War waiting, you must also prepare in advance.


    Without enough rewards, why should the soldiers sell their lives? If you don''t hoard enough land, what reward will you give to the soldiers after the war?


    The European continent is now densely populated, and there has been no land for a long time, and loot cannot be expected at all.


    In this context, even knowing that the operating costs of state-owned farms are high, Franz can only grind his teeth.


    It is really unsustainable and can also be contracted to individuals for business. Anyway, as long as the property of the land is still national, it will not affect the future rewards to individuals.


    In fact, the French government''s ranch plan was also brought out by Austria.


    Seeing a bunch of farms in the hands of the Austrian government, they followed suit. It ¡¯s just that they do n¡¯t know. Austrian farms are also trying to support it.


    Because of the support of supporting processing companies behind the surface, on the surface, Austrian farms are in good operating condition and are able to pay profits to the government every year.


    In essence, the profits are contributed by the subsidiary companies of the farm. Most farms are only able to protect their capital, and few directly generate profits.


    It is not a listed company. The financial statements of state-owned enterprises are also kept secret. The external announcement only publishes the total profit. The specific enterprise structure and asset allocation are completely unknown to the outside world.


    In the eyes of Napoleon IV, these are good data.


    Someone suggested to follow suit, then follow suit, and there is no reason why the Austrian government can do what France cannot do.


    The bureaucracy under the specific circumstances does not report, how could the emperor in the inner courtyard of the deep palace know?


    Especially after the trip to Algeria, Napoleon IV directly attributed all problems to bureaucratic malfeasance and corruption.


    Although there is a lot of land on state-owned farms, the area of ??grain cultivation is not large, and the true meaning is still leading.


    There is no shortage of smart people in this world. The government is promoting potash fertilizer and state-owned farms are using it on a large scale. Naturally, some people dare to take risks.


    In particular, officials in the government first accepted potash fertilizer and used it on their own land.


    The final result is naturally a substantial increase in Austria ¡¯s grain production capacity last year.


    The final increase in output is not 3% estimated by the Ministry of Agriculture, but 6.7%.


    Of course, this also includes an increase in the area of ??cultivated land, resulting in increased food production capacity.


    Don''t underestimate this 3.7% error, based on Austria''s grain production base, this is the ration for millions of people a year.


    Together with the respective agricultural plans of Britain and France, the colony increased grain production and reduced grain imports.


    The end result is that Russian grain exports have decreased and prices in the international grain trading market have fallen instead of rising.


    If the food price falls, it is acceptable. Then the prices of various commodities such as textiles and steel also fell, which made Franz unable to understand.


    In the war years, how could the price of strategic materials fall in the battle between the two great powers of Britain and France?


    Holding the document in his hand, Franz asked in disbelief: "Are you sure you have made the correct price list?"


    Economy Minister Reinhardt: "Your Majesty, we have made several determinations. The above statistics are indeed the average price in the first quarter.


    It''s not just that domestic prices haven''t risen; in fact, it''s the same across Europe. Except for a wave of price increases early in the war last year, prices in the first quarter were a return to rationality in the market.


    The impact of the Anglo-Russian War on the European economy is not as great as we had expected. In particular, the demand for materials is much less than what we planned.


    For the time being, the Britons can rely on domestic production. The Russians have insufficient imports, and the Ministry of Economic Analysis has two main reasons:


    First, the tsarist government prepared for the war ahead of time, and many materials were purchased before the war. Our export trade list last year can prove this;


    Second, the consumption of supplies on the battlefield in Afghanistan is much smaller than we expected.


    I have consulted the General Staff. The reduction of Russian military material consumption is on the one hand limited by the terrain of Afghanistan, which is not conducive to the deployment of heavy weapons; on the other hand, the British army is too incompetent and there is no evenly matched war. "


    This answer leaves Franz with nothing to say. The intensity of the war is not enough, and the consumption of materials is naturally not high.


    Originally consumed the highest amount of grain, but the Russians are not short of it and do not need to import it at all. The British can raise money from India, and they can''t transport it from Europe.


    After receiving the news of the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War, all European capitalists have opened their hands to expand production capacity in an attempt to make a fortune.


    But because of the increase in production capacity, the strategic materials imported by the two major belligerent countries failed to keep up with expectations, which is a tragedy.


    In the era of free trade, no matter it is a commodity, once the supply exceeds demand in the market, the price decline becomes inevitable.


    If the Anglo-Russian war continued, the market confidence would not collapse, and the situation would be even more serious.


    After a sigh, Franz reluctantly said, "For the time being, a new round of economic crisis is coming soon.


    The capitalists imagined that the Anglo-Russian war was more magnificent than the Russian-Russian war, and all of them ran to make a fortune.


    The current situation is very obvious. No matter how the British-Russian War is expanded, it is impossible to have a battle between millions of troops.


    If the current situation is not changed, I am afraid that this British-Russian war will be the fuse for excess capacity in European countries. "


    Every time overcapacity is a mistake made by capitalists on market expectations. If it is a smart person, there is still a chance to cut the meat and stop the loss. If it continues until the end of the Anglo-Russian War, it will really be over.


    Knowing to know, Franz didn''t mean to interfere. This is a thankless thing, and there will be no gains other than pulling hatred and scorn.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Overcapacity is only a small problem, it is nothing more than an industrial reshuffle, and the bite is gone.


    The trouble is that in the recent period of time, the three countries of Britain, France, and Russia have been making small moves. In particular, the British are constantly creating friction between us and the French.


    Just once or twice. If there are more times, our relationship with the French can''t stand this test.


    Especially not long ago, the British government also very vaguely stated that as long as we give up support for the Russians, they will support our reunification of the German region.


    If nothing goes wrong, the British have made similar promises to the French, and may even promise more. "


    Don''t talk about Austrian relations anymore. The relationship between any two countries can''t stand the long struggle.


    Knowing that this is a conspiracy of the British, but these contradictions exist in France and Austria, and they are still unsolvable.


    No matter how the French and Austrian governments suppress it, there will be pimples in their hearts. Over time, these contradictions will always break out.


    Prime Minister Carl shook his head: "The core of the problem is not on our side, the key depends on what the French think.


    If the French can''t stand the temptation and accept the British proposal, then the European War is inevitable. "


    In accordance with the original plan, it was only a matter of time before the Austrian unification of the German region was carried out step by step. The Vienna government can naturally restrain its desires without risking.


    Changing to France is different. The China-EU strategy has already related to the question of whether France can go further.


    If it is impossible to expand to Central Europe, it is now the peak era of France, and then it can only go downhill.


    In fact, France has already begun to go downhill. Looking at the world, France has the highest international status and the strongest horizontal comparison strength between 1870 and 1881.


    With a gunshot of the Paris Revolution, France was seriously injured again, but now it has just recovered.


    Compared with Yingao, France directly wasted eight years. If the energy problem cannot be solved for a long time, the future situation will be even worse.


    In this context, if the French government is not willing to fall, it is only a matter of time to choose to let go.


    Franz frowned, and said slowly: "This situation has to be considered, and we have to speed up the preparation of the battle, lest something should happen to us by surprise.


    Strengthen the monitoring of the French government and report any signs of war preparations immediately. "


    The preparations for war in Austria have already begun, but for the sake of confidentiality, the movement has been very small.


    After all, it is not a good time for a decisive battle. Austria has not yet reached its limit, and its national strength is still growing rapidly.


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 Chapter 881： Paris stock market crash

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    The fall in prices does not mean that the production costs of enterprises have fallen. Even because of the rise in labor and industrial raw materials, the production costs of many enterprises have risen instead of falling.


    The average demand orders provided by the UK and Russia are lower than market expectations, and many industries are facing oversupply. In this context, the days of processing and manufacturing are naturally not easy.


    In order to survive, everyone had to fight the price war. The fast-reacting companies are okay, at least they made a fortune at the beginning of last year''s war.


    The market declined in the first quarter, and overall profits were good. After entering the second quarter, there was a tragedy. A group of guys fantasizing about making fortunes joined in, further aggravating market competition.


    It is impossible to withdraw, the funds have already turned into mechanical equipment and workshops, and at this time, there is no way to find the pick-up man.


    Relatively speaking, the least affected companies are British companies. Government procurement has priority over domestic companies, and it occupies the biggest advantage invisible.


    The most miserable among the big powers is undoubtedly the French industry and commerce. The British government''s orders are not available, and the Russian orders are facing competition from Austria.


    The French government is willing to issue bonds to the Russians. In fact, it is also to compete for the market. Naturally, the French francs have to purchase French goods.


    Even so, French industry and commerce can only get a part of daily necessities orders, and the most profitable military industry field simply cannot compete with Austria.


    It is not that French companies do not work hard, nor are they treated differently by the Russians, mainly because the military system is different.


    The Russian-Austrian weapons have the same caliber, they can be used directly after purchase, and the logistics maintenance is very convenient.


    If you buy French products, not only do soldiers need to be retrained, but logistics and maintenance are also a major problem. The Tsarist government must consider practicality during the war.


    ...


    On May 24, 1890, another day when listed companies announced financial reports, the Paris Stock Exchange was already full of people.


    From the expressions of everyone talking and laughing, you can know that everyone is in a good mood. Looking forward to the stars and looking to the moon, the Anglo-Russian war broke out, and now is the time to harvest.


    From the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War to the present, the average share price of the Paris stock market has risen as much as 23.7%, and the growth of the foreign trade enterprise sector has once exceeded 57%, and there are not many who have doubled the stock price.


    Based on the generous returns during the Russo-Prussian War, everyone has high expectations for the Anglo-Russian War. Especially the financial report of the last quarter of last year proves this point.


    As for the price drop, I am sorry that the French people did not feel it. Because of tariff barriers, French prices are relatively less affected by the international market.


    The news has been slow this year. Capitalists are savvy masters. The export earnings are lower than expected and the product backlog is serious. Naturally, these news must be kept strictly confidential.


    If the wind leaks in advance, who will pick them up? This year''s market regulation is about zero. Since the first quarter sales problems, everyone is slowly reducing their shares.


    Under the constant good news, ordinary investors simply do not know that the crisis is approaching.


    In front of the exchange, a fat middle-aged fat man was holding a financial newspaper and was reading with interest.


    "Amex, what are you looking at?"


    The middle-aged fat man Amicus replied with regret, "The financial newspaper, Hex Textile Mill is negotiating with the Russians. If nothing goes wrong, it will be another big order of 30 million francs!


    It is a pity that I am timid. I heard a few days ago that the backlog of Hex Textile''s products was serious, and I withdrew from half of it and bought Fidoron Machinery Factory. I missed this wave of quotes. "


    The person came to comfort: "It doesn''t matter, the Fedron Machinery Factory is also good. The downstream market is so good, companies are expanding their production capacity. How can the performance of upstream equipment manufacturers be poor?"


    This is the most common experience. Once the industry is ready, enterprises in the entire industrial chain will benefit.


    Yamix shook his head, upstream companies would benefit. But the increase in stock prices is definitely not as big as the companies involved.


    Now is the time of war. All industries related to strategic materials are good. How can there be a large product backlog?


    Even if it''s a backlog, it''s also a surprise for companies to hoard! Thinking of this, Amix directly greeted the whole family of the guy who passed the message.


    Looking at the person with a smile on his face, Yamix asked tentatively: "Anthony, I remember you also bought this stock, I think it should be a good harvest this time."


    Anthony smiled slightly: "It just happened to catch up. It didn''t buy much, it was only 20,000 shares.


    But Yamikos, your courage is too small. The most important thing to do in our business is the mentality. To analyze the overall market, there is no need to pay attention to gossip.


    Capitalists are not fools. If the product backlog is serious, they have long known about layoffs and production cuts, which is like recruiting advertisements on the streets nowadays! "


    Upon hearing the analysis of a friend, Yamix''s face was even more ugly, as if he had lost another 100 million.


    Judging the operation of enterprises from the labor market is the most basic ability of ordinary investors, even the stock market Xiaobai should know.


    Especially for the manufacturing industry, when companies are recruiting, they are definitely the best time for the market.


    It seems that the consciousness has said that, Anthony hastened to remedy: "Okay, Amyx. Now wait for the company to patiently announce the financial report. Anyway, it is all a matter of profit. It is nothing more than a question.


    Maybe the performance of the machinery factory Cao Peng, the share price increase is still above the textile factory. Be aware that there have been a lot of new factories coming out recently, and they all need to purchase equipment. "


    As soon as the voice fell, I heard someone shouting again: "This is impossible!"


    "This is not true, it must be lying to me, right?"


    ...


    As a company''s financial report appeared, similar voices began to linger.


    Realizing that it was wrong, Amex and Anthony, who were still outside the crowd, hurried to the exchange.


    But all of this is late. The stockholders who got the financial report have already started selling stocks after the initial panic.


    The market is full of sell orders, and there is no buy order at all. All investors on the scene knew that the market was about to end.


    Seeing that the situation was out of control, a group of well-prepared police appeared in the market and began to maintain order at the scene.


    As of the close of the evening, the Paris stock market fell 8.6% directly, and some stocks were directly cut.


    This is just the beginning. The companies that announced the financial report today are only a small part, and the remaining companies will be announced in the following week.


    If most companies fail to meet market expectations, that is the real disaster, and now it can only be regarded as an appetizer.


    It''s just that this appetizer didn''t directly toss half of the Paris stock market''s half-year rise.


    ...


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 Chapter 882： conspiracy

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    The turmoil in the stock market quickly spread to the whole society.


    Before the curtain opened, the capitalists artificially created a hot market in order to transfer losses, which is now unnecessary.


    After the window paper was pierced, the enterprise layoffs and layoffs reduced production. The economic crisis has not yet begun, and the wave of unemployment has come first.


    The news that was covered up now does not need to be pinched. Only then did everyone realize that the so-called goodness was completely fabricated out of thin air.


    The so-called purchase orders do exist, but it is not the Russian government nor the British government that signed the contract, but a newly established leather bag company.


    Since it is a leather bag company, it naturally cannot represent the government''s position. The so-called entrusted procurement is even more fake and can no longer be faked.


    Frankly speaking, this game is not smart. Perhaps in other countries, the government may entrust the company to purchase, but it is impossible to exist in the Russian Empire.


    The tsarist government has the most annoying bureaucracy. How can such hard work be outsourced?


    Claimed to be the cleanest purchasing department of the Russian Empire, it absolutely cannot tolerate the occurrence of such middlemen earning price differences and wasting national wealth.


    Before the crisis came, the ability to unite with many capitalists to control mainstream public opinion and artificially prosper the manufacturing market all proved the strength of the French consortium.


    Fidoron Machinery Factory, as a rising star of French manufacturing industry, was founded in 1867, and has now become the leading enterprise of French machinery and equipment.


    Industrial technology takes time to settle, and it can stand out from many competitors in just two decades. The founder, Baron Fidoren, has made a great contribution.


    Sir Frederick, who was supposed to be famous, was holding a cigar at the moment, constantly swallowing clouds and mists.


    The secretary reported in a low voice: "My Excellency, the latest statistics, 18 companies including Side Textile Mill, Edoran Cannery, and Ellenborg Spinning Mill, demanded a return.


    The total price of these returned products is about 30 million francs, of which there are about 6.57 million francs, which we have not received so far.


    In addition, there are 27 enterprises that have not delivered machinery and equipment, directly announced the default of the order, and will not pay subsequent fees.


    We arranged the production of these mechanical equipment as early as last year, and now the shutdown is too late.


    If no new buyers can be found, it is initially estimated that our loss this time will be up to 54 million francs. The confiscated liquidated damages can cover about 14 million francs, and the final loss will be around 40 million francs. "


    Things gather together and divide people into groups. As an aristocratic capitalist, Fidoron has a very general relationship with the domestic capital.


    This retreat planned by the consortium, Baron Fodoron was excluded and became one of the victims.


    The manufacturing of machinery and equipment engaged by Freedom Machinery Factory belongs to the upstream industry. The main markets are all domestic and there are almost no international orders.


    The elderly Baron Fidoren was obviously not sensitive enough to changes in the international market, and he did not expect in advance that overcapacity would occur during the Anglo-Russian War.


    Misjudgment of the judgment made the present bitter fruit. The company received a bunch of orders, and received a notice of default before the delivery was completed.


    After a short pause, Baron Fedron said fiercely: "Tell them that it is impossible to return the goods.


    As long as there is no problem with the product quality, we will not have a return service. And let them pay the rest of the payment quickly.


    Orders that violate the contract later will be held accountable for their breach of contract in accordance with the contract.


    Instructed to suspend the production of all orders, and send someone to contact the remaining customers to ensure that the order can be successfully delivered before continuing to organize production.


    Determine the default order and other orders that can be transferred, and immediately be deployed. It''s really not good, just use the parts!


    At this juncture, there is no buyer at all, and we must stop loss in time. "


    Mechanical equipment is different from other products, and once produced, it will also incur maintenance costs. The longer the backlog is in the hands, the higher the cost the company will pay.


    Judging from the current situation, Baron Fodoron does not believe that the market is likely to recover in a short time.


    Before the problem occurs, it may be ignored by the good in the market; the problem has broken out, and Baron Fodoron naturally perceives a deeper reason.


    The consumption of materials in the Anglo-Russian war was not as good as expected, but was the focus of detonation. Essentially, the cycle of capitalist economic development has arrived.


    According to past experience, overcapacity is not just a problem for France, and the entire capitalist world cannot be alone.


    There are a few countries eligible for an economic crisis this year. The industrial production cost of France is higher than that of Britain and Austria, and it is naturally at a disadvantage in international competition.


    Now that we are in crisis, the first French companies are naturally unsustainable. The French consortium that made up its mind to make war money became the earliest victim.


    It''s just that these guys respond very quickly. Before the crisis broke out, it began to transfer risks, so that stockholders thundered.


    It was not because the consortium was full that the crisis was detonated so quickly, mainly because the market was almost out of money.


    In the gold standard era, subject to the restrictions of gold reserves, the issuance of francs is limited, and there is less capital circulating in the market.


    The cutting of leeks also requires the growth of leeks, and the previous good has already fooled retail investors. Those who haven''t escaped can''t actually get out.


    Now everyone is speculating in stocks and becoming shareholders, and no more harvesting, once the news is leaked, it will not be harvested.


    Judging from past experience, Baron Fodoron can conclude that this crisis will last for one to two years without accidents.


    When the crisis ends, the market begins to overheat and it will take longer.


    In this ever-changing era, no one knows when the machinery and equipment will be replaced.


    Keeping a bunch of mechanical equipment in the hands is really boring. Not only does it risk losing money, but it also consumes the company''s precious cash flow.


    Equivalent to dismantling semi-finished equipment, the loss of the enterprise may be as high as 50% to 60% of the production cost. If the production continues, it may be possible to compensate the production cost by a few times.


    The secretary reminded: "Your excellency, in the contract we signed before, there was an agreement that we were not satisfied with the use and refunded part of the money.


    in case¡­¡­"


    Baron Fedron interrupted impatiently: "Don''t care so much, if they are not satisfied they can go to court to sue.


    At this point, are we still afraid of litigation? "


    Suddenly, tens of millions of francs were lost. The well-functioning Fedron Machinery Plant was directly brought into the ditch.


    The phone call collected by the bank had already made Baron Fodoron about to collapse. The phone with the phone cord unplugged on the table is the most authentic portrayal.


    "Boom, boom, boom" knocked on the door, and Baron Fedron said coldly, "Come in!"


    A middle-aged man whispered: "His Baron, the people of the Bank of Paris are here and are resting in the parlor."


    As soon as the words fell, two middle-aged men in suits and leather shoes came in.


    The first person said: "Sorry, Baron Fodoron. We took the liberty to visit this time mainly for ..."


    Baron Fodoron interrupted directly: "I know what you are for, but there is still a month before the bank loan expires.


    If we have any questions, we will talk about it later, or contact the person in the public relations department. Please do n¡¯t disturb my work now.


    Thank you!


    Fick, take the two gentlemen to rest. "


    After hearing the words of Baron Fodoron, Fick''s middle-aged man immediately made a request and said, "Two, please follow me."


    The first middle-aged man was unimpressed: "Baron Fodoron, you misunderstood. Today we are here to solve the problem for you, not to collect loans in advance.


    If it is convenient, please give us half an hour. The next conversation needs to be kept secret, and we better communicate separately. "


    Baron Fodoron was stunned ...


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 Chapter 883： Storm

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    The door of the office closed again, and the people retreated. One of the two bank representatives stayed indoors, while the other one stood outside the door, seemingly forbidding others from eavesdropping.


    Baron Fodoron frowned, which was obviously a manifestation of distrust, but considering the current bad situation, he had to calm his temper.


    "Let''s say, what is going to be so mysterious? Be the first to explain that if you want to pay attention to the machinery factory, you don''t have to waste time here.


    The machinery factory is my child, and no matter how bad it is, I will not hand it over. You BNP Paribas are not qualified to take it from me! "


    When he said this, Baron Fodoron was full of confidence. Although the power of the noble group has declined, it still holds the power of the French government.


    Although the capitalists have money, they still cannot compare with the aristocracy in politics.


    As a rare successful businessman among the nobles, Baron Fodoron has a strong network, and even a consortium will feel a headache once it is launched.


    In this context, there are many people peeping into the machinery factory, but very few dare to take action.


    The middle-aged man smiled awkwardly: "Your excellency, how do we dare to hit your mind?


    In the past week, the stock market has fallen continuously and the market has reached the brink of collapse. I came here on behalf of BNP Paribas to discuss with you about the upcoming economic crisis. "


    There is no doubt that BNP Paribas also tried the idea of ??the machine factory, only to find that this is a hard bone, the meat is in the bone, and if you bite hard, you will gnash your teeth.


    Baron Fodoron rolled his eyes: "Enough is enough, the old man still has self-knowledge. If the economic crisis is something I can decide, I won''t worry about money now."


    Suddenly encountering large-scale defaults and the lack of cash flow in machinery factories is a well-known thing in the capital market.


    Zang can''t hide, Baron Fedron wasn''t ready to hit his swollen face to become a fat man, nor did he think that he could deceive the vampires in the bank.


    The middle-aged man narrowed his smile and said solemnly, "My Excellency, the next thing is very important. If you decide to listen, then you must ensure that the content of the conversation is not leaked.


    I can guarantee that the content of the next chat is only good for you and no harm. Including the troubles you have now, you can solve them. "


    Barely radical act, but in view of the opportunity to solve the funding gap, Baron Fodoron decided to continue to listen.


    As for whether to keep it secret, it depends on the news. As long as the benefits are large enough, confidentiality is a joke.


    "Let''s say, if it''s good for me, do you still have to worry about leaking the news!"


    The middle-aged man nodded and said slowly, "Your excellency, you should have discovered it. Now European countries are experiencing overcapacity to varying degrees, but France is the biggest loser.


    In the final analysis, our industrial production costs are too high to compete with Britain and Austria.


    In order to solve the problem of industrial raw materials, we have also made a lot of efforts, but still have little effect.


    The main problem is that the energy problem has not been solved. We have to buy sky-high coal from the international market. We often have insufficient supply, and all industries and industries suffer from it.


    In order to solve this problem, we hope that the domestic industry and commerce industry can unite, and everyone will work hard to persuade the central government to implement the China-EU strategy as soon as possible.


    As long as the energy problem is resolved, domestic industry and commerce will soon usher in spring.


    At that time, your order may be arranged directly to a few years later. Now the enterprise that canceled the order by default will also ask you to pay the final payment. "


    To implement the China-EU strategy, it is impossible to solve the problem by mouth alone, and the French government will definitely carry out military expansion and war preparations. At that time, domestic slow-moving strategic materials will be digested immediately.


    If Austria intervenes and the European War breaks out, the strategic materials needed are even more astronomical.


    As an upstream machinery and equipment manufacturing enterprise, Baron Fodoron''s machinery factory is naturally a beneficiary.


    Although the interest was great, Baron Fodoron frowned, and said after a long silence, "You are playing with fire. Once an accident occurs, the French Empire will be destroyed!"


    Although the benefits are large, the accompanying risks are even greater. The French government''s China-EU strategy has been regarded as an ideal strategy since its formulation.


    From the time of Napoleon III to the present, the plan has been formulated for more than thirty years, and the French government has not yet implemented it.


    Not everyone does not want to, in fact, all previous French governments want to complete this great strategy, the key is that the power does not allow.


    Although France is strong, it still has a huge gap compared with the alliance of European countries. Once the operation is not good and triggers a new round of anti-French war, it will be deadly.


    The middle-aged man shook his head: "His Baron, high risk is high returns. If you don''t want to take risks, how can we solve the dilemma we are facing now?


    Moreover, now is the best time to start. The United Kingdom and Russia fought each other in Central Asia and held back each other. At this time, there was only one Austrian blocking road in front of us.


    If this opportunity is missed, once the Anglo-Russian War is over, we will never have another chance.


    Don''t look at our economic recovery in recent years, but compared to other European countries, our growth rate is almost at the bottom.


    Over time, this situation will become more and more serious. Taking action now, we still have a few chances of winning, and the further we get, the lower our chance of winning.


    In fact, as early as 1880, during the Russian-Russian war, we should take action. It is a pity that because some people look forward and backward, they waste a chance. "


    Judging from the comparison of strength alone, 1880 was indeed the highest success rate for France to challenge the European order.


    Immediately after the gunshot of the Paris Revolution, France''s economy was hit hard, and it has not recovered until now.


    It is a pity that this is not the end of things, but the beginning of disaster. Looking at the economic crisis, if we try to get through the crisis, the French economy will be hit again.


    In the long course of history, ten years is totally not worth mentioning. But for France, this wasted decade is a decade of total economic stagnation.


    As early as a dozen years ago, the total economic volume of the French mainland exceeded the British Isles, but now it has been overtaken by the British.


    Compared with Austria, the gap in economic power is even greater. If we continue to toss this way, perhaps in the next decade, the gap between the two sides will not be in percentage points, but will be doubled.


    Everyone has underestimated the importance of the economy these years. When calculating the overall national strength, the economic share is very small.


    With the prestige left over from the Napoleonic era, after many years of government propaganda, in everyone''s subconscious, France is still the world''s first army power and the world''s second navy power, and ordinary people do not feel pressure.


    But the consortium is different. They are the most economical and sensitive. Economic prosperity means more money, and if the economy is in a disadvantaged position for a long time, it will gradually widen the gap between their strength and that of British and Austrian capital.


    Whether it is for long-term development or short-term benefits, the consortium has the need to promote the China-EU strategy.


    Baron Fidoren was attracted mainly by capital, and his network of connections could influence the government''s decision-making to a certain extent.


    These things cannot be exchanged for money. Even now, the political spokespersons of the French consortium have little say.


    It is okay to influence some small decisions. If you want to promote the China-EU strategy, you must win the support of the nobility.


    "Ugh!"


    After a sigh, Baron Fodoron closed his eyes and fell into a fierce struggle.


    The more you know, the more troubles you have. The status quo in France simply cannot conceal their elites. The deeper the understanding, the harder Baron Fidron made a decision.


    Seeing Baron Fodoron in hesitation, the middle-aged man added: "As long as your Excellency is willing to promote the China-EU strategy, no matter whether it succeeds or not, the bank''s loan can be postponed until next year.


    If the China-EU strategy is approved by the government, we can provide another loan to the machinery factory. "


    The ¡°loan of the bank¡± is not just the ¡°loan of the BNP Paribas¡±. The implication is that Baron Fidoren is very clear that it is nothing more than the promotion of this plan by several French consortiums.


    Unlike the aristocracy and France tied together, once the empire is destroyed, everyone''s good days will be over.


    The choice of capitalists has always been very large. Even if they lose, they can still withdraw and retreat to other countries.


    Just need to start from scratch, the cost is higher. If not necessary, we will not easily abandon France.


    Baron Fedron sarcastically said, "You are so generous! Okay, I know what to do. I will have another meeting next, so I won''t stay too much."


    Being treated rudely, the middle-aged man was not annoyed either. He knew the matter was done and left the office politely with a smile on his face.


    From the beginning to the end, Baron Fodoron never asked the name and identity of the middle-aged man. Not his arrogance, but really no need to care about a small person.


    Making decisions for the government and promoting the China-EU strategy is also taboo. The big guys don''t show up at all, and those who come out in series are dispensable little pawns.


    The plan succeeds, and in case the plan fails, it attracts the hostility of the French government. These little pawns are ready-made scapegoats.


    Looking out the window, after a long time Baron Fedron took the phone line, took out the phone book, and started to connect ...


    ...


    It was not just Baron Fodoron who was lobbied. From the outbreak of the stock market crash, the capitalists began to concatenate in secret.


    First, the industry and commerce industry, then members of parliament and government officials, a huge public relations campaign kicked off.


    Unconsciously, French public opinion began to change. Experts and scholars attributed a series of problems such as stock market crashes, unemployment waves, and low pay to workers to the speculation of coal prices in the two countries.


    To sum up: the despicable two countries, Belgium and Germany, plundered the wealth of France by raising coal export prices.


    Of course, some street tabloids also piggybacked John Bull for the sake of bloggers. After all, Britain is the world''s number one coal exporter this year.


    This is a minor problem, and the conflict between Britain and France is not a day or two. It doesn''t matter if you make a further note.


    In line with the principle of persimmons being soft, experts and scholars did not see a decisive choice, but only asked the government to take tough measures against the two countries to avoid the loss of national wealth.


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 Chapter 884： South or east?

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    As public opinion became more hostile to the two countries than Germany and Germany, there were also massive demonstrations and demonstrations among the people.


    From Paris to Rome, any city in France with a population of more than 50,000 people has erupted.


    All kinds of messy slogans are endless, anti-coal profiteering, anti-unemployment, demands for higher wages, and the government to further liberalize the right to vote ... etc., regardless of whether related or unrelated social groups have jumped out.


    For a time all over Europe, the voices of the French people were heard. It''s just that the call is a little messy, a little bit confusing.


    Palace of Versailles, listening to the tears of the people outside, Napoleon IV was angry.


    public opinion?


    There is no Internet this year. If no one manipulates it, the news will naturally spread, and it may not be able to spread throughout the country in three to five months, nor will it be possible for major cities across the country to erupt together in demonstrations.


    "The police department checked it to see who was behind it!"


    No emperor is willing to be manipulated, and Napoleon IV is no exception. Even if it is to implement the China-EU strategy, it will be carried out under his leadership, rather than being driven by the ducks.


    Police Minister Adonis replied anxiously: "Your Majesty, there are many participants this time, including capitalists, students, nobles, military, government officials and other groups.


    According to the information held by the Police Department, the first action was taken by the domestic industry and commerce industry, which quickly spread. "


    The ultimate behind-the-scenes arsenal is unknown to the police department. This kind of clear news can still be found.


    Adonis''s political mind is still very brilliant. Since the outbreak of public opinion, he has begun to think about countermeasures, and now it is naturally within reach.


    Law does not blame the public, this is the biggest feature of France. Even the participants of the last revolution, Napoleon IV, could not liquidate them all, let alone now.


    Knowing that it was useless by the industry and commerce industry, there was no way to lock in the original culprit.


    When he snapped the table fiercely, Napoleon IV said fiercely: "Damn the consortium, don''t think that you can get through it."


    Since the industry and commerce industry dominates, it is natural that the consortium will work hard to keep this account on the consortium without any problems.


    In fact, the relationship between the Bonaparte family and the French consortium has not been very good, because the interests of the two sides have not been in conflict.


    Especially during the Paris Revolution, the consortium''s promotion and robbery took place, which intensified the contradiction between the two sides.


    Don''t look at Napoleon IV''s concession and compromise, but the grievances in his heart have accumulated. In order to curb the growth of the consortium, Napoleon IV did no less.


    From a development perspective, this is an inevitable result. The power of the consortium is constantly expanding, and the cake of France has not grown, and the expansion of emerging forces will inevitably collide with vested interest groups.


    The Bonaparte family was successfully restored with the support of the peasant class and the noble class. Napoleon IV must represent the interests of these two classes.


    The French consortium is rich in financial resources and influential, but politics and military are shortcomings. In the face of the nobles who control political power, they are obviously not opponents.


    If you want to continue to grow, you can only find a way to make a big cake.


    Promoting the China-Europe strategy is the best way. It not only solves the shortcomings of domestic industrial and commercial development, but also promotes the development of the capitalist economy and further strengthens the power of the consortium.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz reminded: "Your Majesty, we can take the time to track down the problem of the black hand behind the scenes.


    Recently, European countries are constantly asking us questions about the China-EU strategy. The troubles of the domestic people have aroused the vigilance of all parties.


    Just last week, the Belgian government decided to expand a reserve army. Once the plan is completed, Belgium ¡¯s total strength will reach 154,000.


    The German Confederation also convened a meeting of states, and George I proposed to follow Austria''s implementation of the national reserve system, and then train 1.5 million reserves.


    And with the existing main force unchanged, the standing army increased by 300,000 reserve forces, and now they are busy discussing the issue of the distribution of troops in each state.


    If the Germans'' plan is completed, their actual standing army will exceed 500,000. Under extreme mobilization, the two countries will add up to a total strength of two million. "


    There is no doubt that the two countries are frightened by the internal changes in France and are doing their best to expand their armaments.


    If the two countries have completed the plan and armed all the young and strong in the country, whether France''s China-Europe strategy can be implemented is subject to negotiation.


    "They openly want to tear up the arms agreement, are they not afraid of being sanctioned by the international community?"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Napoleon IV meant that he had lost his word. Looking at the war is about to break out, who will think so much.


    With European countries being wary of France ¡¯s habit, most of them will open their eyes and even close their eyes on the expansion of the German and German military expansions, and will even be happy to see their success.


    This unrestrained behavior of pulling the deflector is very unfriendly to France.


    After a pause, Napoleon IV said slowly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must find ways to undermine the expansion of the two countries, and if necessary, make a security guarantee."


    Regardless of whether or not to implement the China-EU strategy, the French government must interrupt the expansion plans of the two countries, otherwise France will not threaten others, but will be threatened.


    No way, who makes their enemies more! What if Austria persuaded the two countries and then took Switzerland and Spain together to siege France?


    Not to mention impossible, the historical anti-French war has occurred. Now it is also possible to happen, after all, these neighboring countries have been beaten by them, and the basis for conflicts of interest and hatred is available.


    Karel Kadletz replied with a bitter smile: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken action, but the two countries simply do not trust us.


    Moreover, there were also troubles by the Austrians. Franz sent an open letter to the governments of the two countries yesterday morning, highly praising the efforts of the two governments to maintain European stability. "


    Franz has always been the best at such things. Inspiring the expansion of the military forces of the two countries will do no harm to Austria.


    Once the European War broke out, the first two countries, Belgium and Germany, were the natural meat shields of Austria. Whether they wanted it or not, they stopped the French on their way to the east.


    If the European War does not break out now, Austria has won the time to continue farming. Anyway, Austria ¡¯s current plate is large enough. Once the Near East is developed, it can directly kill the enemy by comprehensive national strength.


    Luskinia Hafez, the Minister of the Army: "If we cannot dispel the idea of ??expanding the military between the two countries, we can only start the China-EU strategy in advance.


    Otherwise, if we really let them complete the expansion plan of the poor soldiers, we will lose the opportunity, and it will be difficult to implement the China-EU strategy. "


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin shook his head: "The key to the problem is not between the two countries, and their expansion plan only sounds powerful, and it is actually impossible to complete.


    Belgium ¡¯s military expansion plan is theoretically achievable, but can they raise so many troops?


    Not to mention the German Federation, so many small states, but not all states have conflicts of interest with us.


    If war really broke out, it would be a big problem to coordinate the military forces of various states.


    It is important to know that for the rulers of the states, Hanover, the central government, is also an enemy, and no one wants to easily hand over the army.


    What is really troublesome is Austria. Once we implement the China-EU strategy, the probability of Austrian intervention is as high as 90%.


    Judging from the current international situation, I think that in order to implement the China-EU strategy, Austria must be hit hard to prevent them from interfering in our actions. "


    The French invaded the two countries, Austria is almost certain to participate in the war; but the outbreak of war between France and Austria, but the two countries are likely to be neutral.


    Do n¡¯t say anything short-sighted, once Austria defeated the French, the reunification of the German region became a foregone conclusion, and the emperor George I was embarrassed.


    It is impossible for George I to do this kind of harm to others. When the central government comes forward, the following small states are also happy. The pro-Austria is just because of interests, not that they are going to sell their lives for Austria.


    Without the German Confederation, Belgium is even less likely to participate. It is not possible to have a secret contract. The Kingdom of Belgium has limited strength and cannot cope with it at all.


    Luskinia Hafez, the Secretary of the Army, repudiated: "Your Excellency, you are in the most ideal state, and in fact there is no semi-feasibility.


    Our relationship with Austria can be maintained for so many years, not because the relationship between the two countries is friendly, not because the conflict of interests is small, the key is that no one can help anyone.


    This is determined by the geographical location, and the Albis Mountains are the natural boundary. Even if we can defeat the Austrians, we will eventually stop Venetia.


    Austria is not a small country, and the loss of Lombardy and Venetia has little effect on them.


    The Government of Vienna cannot concede defeat, and then we have to face the endless stream of the Austrian army. One million, two million and three million have been consumed by us.


    If it is just a single Austria, we still have the confidence to win the final victory.


    The problem is that there are other countries on the European continent. Spain, the German Confederation, Belgium, Switzerland and other countries are likely to fall to Austria at all times.


    Especially Britain and Russia, don''t look at their fierce fights. However, the terrain of Afghanistan restricts their performance, and it is impossible to talk about doing their best.


    Unless we can guarantee that both Britain and Russia will be defeated in Afghanistan, and the war time is delayed until the two countries are seriously injured, it is possible to avoid interference from Britain and Russia. "


    The classic case of the Russian-Russian war has already made the European world understand that it is not easy to fight wars with major powers, especially those with a large number of people.


    In the absence of a quick battle and a quick decision, the war between the two great powers is a suicide war. The losers will certainly lose ground, but the winners will also suffer heavy losses.


    From a purely military standpoint, if the French and Austrian countries are at war, it is better to fight in Central Europe. The winners borrowed all the way from Belgium.


    If the war is in the Italian region, at most it will be a partial victory. Both sides are protected by the Albis Mountains and cannot enter the core territories of the two countries.


    Facing the eyes that Napoleon IV was looking forward to, Karel Kadletz shook his head: "If there is a war with Austria, before the victory or defeat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a certain degree of confidence to keep European countries neutral.


    Once we have the upper hand on the battlefield, all European countries will inevitably intervene, and the metropolis will stand against us.


    Even our British ally is no exception. For the British government, anything that breaks the balance of Europe is not allowed to happen. "


    There is no way, the French Empire in history is too strong, so strong that it has no friends.


    European countries have always been extremely vigilant about the Bonaparte dynasty. With Napoleon''s opening template, even after the Paris Revolution, France''s heavy losses have not changed everyone''s perception.


    ...


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 Chapter 885： Preparation for Austria

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    When the folks are in trouble, the whole world knows what the French want to do. The two countries started preparing for war, and the other neighbors were not idle.


    Switzerland recruited 50,000 militiamen for half a year of military training; Spain expanded its five infantry divisions and announced it to suppress colonial rebellion.


    The Austrian government announced that the retired officers and soldiers will be delayed for half a year this year, while conducting anti-invasion drills nationwide.


    Although not explicitly stated, everyone knows that this is for the French. The situation in continental Europe suddenly became tense, and the French government at the center of the storm was embarrassed.


    Explanation?


    It was getting darker and darker, even though it was known that the French''s goals were mostly from the two countries, but everyone was still vigilant, fearing that the French would play dark.


    Affected by the tension in Europe, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs became lively. European countries have expressed their positions one after another, hoping that Austria can check and balance France''s ambitions.


    Franz never had a cold for the same diplomatic rhetoric. After turning it over, he frowned and asked, "Is there any substance?"


    This kind of meaningless spiritual support can only be taken out to fool children, which has no meaning to us. "


    The specific support was not mentioned. Anyway, they are supporting the confrontation between the Austrians and the French. It is best that France and Austria fight both sides.


    There is naturally no content in the diplomatic note, but Franz will also make up his mind, and he will do the same in other European countries.


    Meaningless support is better than nothing. At least it proves that Austria''s popularity is not bad and has not been isolated by everyone.


    When necessary, it can also be used to encourage morale, increase your own justice, and gain an advantage in public opinion.


    Foreign Minister Weissenberg: "Yes! The Principality of Baden invites us to garrison to jointly defend against the invasion of the French army; Belgium proposes a military exercise by the three countries to deter the French ambitions."


    Since ancient times, inviting foreign troops to station has been a matter of great political risk.


    Baden bypassed the central government and invited the Austrian garrison. Franz was still slightly surprised. However, considering the complicated relationship between the two countries, he was not surprised.


    Although the Holy Roman Empire collapsed for decades, the sign did not fall, especially after the rise of nationalism, the Holy Roman Empire was the legal basis of the great German thought.


    Generally speaking, the main force opposing the entry of foreign troops is nationalism, but in the eyes of Baden ¡¯s nationalism, it is also a member of the German nation, and Austria is also its own.


    The internal hidden dangers are gone. The external German federal government has no right to interfere in Baden ¡¯s internal affairs. If the central government is dissatisfied, it will send troops to guard the border.


    The Imperial Parliament is still in progress. The states are arguing over the distribution of troops. Hanover, as the central government, is under pressure to defend the Rhineland region. It is really awkward to increase aid to Baden.


    In addition to these factors, the core element of the Baden government''s daring to invite the Austrian garrison is due to the in-law relationship between the two countries.


    It is impossible for Austria to swallow anyone, and it is impossible for it to swallow Baden, otherwise the Habsburg dynasty would not be able to mix in the aristocracy.


    After a little thought, Franz shook his head: "These two proposals are unrealistic. At this time, garrisoning Baden will not only stimulate the French, but also worsen our relationship with the German Federation.


    Once the French advance east, the German Confederation is the best meat shield. What we have to do now is to encourage them to die with the French as much as possible, instead of carrying the French pressure for them.


    The Belgian exercise plan is even more unreliable. The troops involved in the exercise are too costly. After all, the French have not fought, and they have no courage to take the initiative to look for the French''s guts.


    The lack of troops involved not only cannot deter the French, but it may also inspire the French ambitions. It is possible that the French government will start to be strong first and directly kill the troops participating in the exercise. "


    There is no doubt that these are excuses. In the final analysis, there is only one real reason. Franz is unwilling to be the head of grievances and rushes to the front line of the resistance.


    Human nature can''t stand the test. Don''t look at everyone''s pretty words now. If you defeat the French, your defense will become Austria.


    Rather than flattering your efforts, it is better to sit at home and wait for the situation to develop. After the two countries were beaten by the French, the situation was very different.


    Prime Minister Karl worriedly said: "The situation in France has changed too abruptly, and some people do not understand it. It always feels like someone is controlling it.


    Guided by public opinion, the French have stimulated their self-esteem, and it is understandable to advocate tough measures against Germany.


    But what excitement did the Italians run for? I do n¡¯t believe that they have such a strong sense of belonging to the French government. "


    It has been less than two decades since France really annexed Italy, the older generation is still alive, and the younger generation grew up in that particular era. It is a joke to talk about belonging.


    The Bonaparte family is from Italy, but their foundation is too shallow, and they have little strength in the Italian region.


    In addition to the influence left by the Napoleonic era, it can be said that there is nothing. Influence cannot be transformed into strength, and it cannot be done without cooperation.


    The Italian capitalists who originally supported the French government, because they lost the competition with the French capital, were directly pushed to the opposite.


    If it were not for the deterrent power of France, the Italian region would have started to smoke. At least the royal states of the states that were aerial, all wanted to regain power.


    The Foreign Minister Weisenberg explained: "The problems in the Italian region have been clarified by the embassy in Rome.


    Behind the shadow of the Italian independent organization, they participated in order to provoke the European War and create opportunities for the independence of the Italian region.


    From the point of view of the source of funding for the event, the signs directly point to the British. Combined with the current international situation, the British government does have an incentive to provoke the European War. "


    It is best to check the funds for the activities. There are two major gold awards for independent Italian organizations. If the Austrian government does not pay, it must be paid by the British government.


    Other countries have no guts even if they are intentional. In case the news is leaked and the pan-European war is slammed down, it can kill people.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Mark Leo von Joseph: "The truth is no longer important. The key is whether war can be avoided?


    If possible, finally push the time back another ten years, even five years, and then we will be able to kill the French in one go. "


    Solving the French at one time is the most ideal state. None of the anti-French wars can really solve France, which is enough to explain many problems.


    On the European continent, defeating a country is easy, and it is necessary to completely solve a country''s difficulty. Regardless of the price to be paid on the battlefield, the key is international interference.


    If a large European country such as France, if it cannot be resolved at once, it will leave endless troubles.


    Austria has not ignored the strength of European intervention, which means that after a battle with the French, there will be one more enemy in the west.


    Otherwise, as early as during the Paris Revolution, Austria had fallen on the French and did not have to wait until now.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "I''m afraid this question will be asked of the French. If they are to implement the China-EU strategy, this war cannot be avoided.


    Judging from the current situation, we must prepare for the worst. Just shocking, I am afraid that the French ambition cannot be dispelled. "


    Austria ¡¯s development plan for the Near East has already revealed its true features. Ordinary people do not feel deeply, but they ca n¡¯t hide the shrewd politicians.


    The tsarist government was fooled into Central Asia, partly because it was to recapture Central Asia, and shame before washing it; the other half was forced to help.


    Looking at Austria as a neighbor growing stronger, the Russian Empire is getting worse, and anyone will feel the pressure.


    If there is no choice, then Russia and Austria will definitely part ways, and finally come to the opposite because of strategic conflict.


    As a result, the British came to the door at this time. The tsarist government, which had originally planned to stop after recovering Central Asia, saw the British military waste and did not resist the temptation of India.


    Strategically, the tsarist government''s decision is not wrong. Beating the British on land is definitely better than winning Austria; the gain from defeating the British is also greater than the gain from defeating Austria.


    Anyway, as long as India is annexed, the shortcomings of the Russian empire will be made up, so naturally there is no need to fear Austria.


    The Russians took the initiative to attack, the British responded passively, and France and Austria were left in the big countries with leisure time.


    After the outbreak of the capacity crisis, the British provoked the heavy loss of French interest groups and ambitions.


    The problem was pointed out, and politicians would n¡¯t want to be ostriches. Without completing the China-EU strategy, France will always be at a disadvantage in the future international competition.


    Franz, who had been silent for a long time, slowly said: "No need to look forward. At this stage, the French government has no choice.


    Unless the French government is a group of people who have no ambitions and just want to eat and die, otherwise war will break out sooner or later.


    From now on, China has entered a three-level alert state. All military industrial enterprises must be operational from now on.


    Governments in various regions register the retired officers and soldiers in their jurisdictions. The government should ensure that within one week after the outbreak of war, 500,000 reserve forces can be mobilized.


    Ordered the Governor of the Middle East and the Governor of East Africa to prepare for first-level preparations. Once the French invaded Central Europe, they would seize the Suez Canal and Egypt.


    Inform the governments of various states to hold an imperial meeting on the 11th of next month to discuss the issue of resisting the invasion of the French army. "


    No matter where the French attacked, Franz decided to pay attention to the Suez Canal anyway.


    As for the rest of Africa, Franz is not interested in strategic areas and blocked by deserts.


    For the Vienna government, this upcoming war is both a disaster and an opportunity.


    Prior to this, the Vienna government had only received the right to issue banknotes and customs duties, the military command was the emperor''s, and the central government had no right to intervene.


    Although the judicial system is unified, in order to protect judicial justice from outside interference, the judicial system of the New Holy Roman Empire is independent of the government, including the courts, anti-corruption bureaus and other judicial departments, only to be accountable to the emperor.


    In this context, the central government is naturally powerless to the highly autonomous state government.


    Apart from being influenced by economic means, the Vienna government has never issued a formal administrative order to the state government.


    Theoretically, if the government of the country is angry and angry, the central government can also intervene.


    It is a pity that I have enjoyed the dividend of expansion. In recent years, Austria''s overall economic development has been good, the reputation of the governments of various states has been good, and the central government has no opportunity to intervene.


    It is different now, once the war breaks out. There is no way for the state government to refuse the unification of the central government, especially in the front-line state, they cannot withstand the support of the central government.


    How to do it specifically is a problem between the cabinet and the state government. Power struggles are always contested, and no one will come to the door if they stay in place.


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 Chapter 886： Shit sticks come online

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    The neighbors began to prepare for war, and the French government naturally had no choice. At this stage, even if there is no war, the French government can only prepare for it.


    Anyway, Napoleon IV did not believe in the so-called good-neighborly friendship. The relationship between France and neighboring countries, once there was an imbalance in power, someone came to the door every minute.


    In this era of weak meat and strong food, weakness is the biggest original sin, not to mention that everyone already has hatred?


    Since ancient times, military expansion has been regarded as a prelude to war. The French government ¡¯s actions have once again exacerbated everyone ¡¯s panic. For a time, the European continent was full of storms.


    ...


    London


    British Foreign Secretary George pointed to the European map on the wall and said, "The plan is still going on smoothly.


    Although it did not encourage Austria to send troops to unify the German region, the French had already taken the bait.


    Affected by the tension, the Paris government has already begun a major military expansion, and it is impossible to look back at this step.


    The only trouble is that there are too many countries involved. The French government''s diplomacy is really garbage. No ally has been found, not even the Spanish.


    According to the current situation, if we don''t help, Austria is likely to form an anti-French coalition after the outbreak of the war, and it will besiege the French with countries such as Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and West. "


    Armament expansion is not a trifling matter, especially when the situation is tense. As soon as the government expanded its army, it released a signal of war to the outside world.


    Capitalists will increase investment in military-related fields, and original military-industrial enterprises will also expand production capacity in the shortest time.


    France has just erupted with overcapacity and unemployment, and through the war, the enterprise is full of blood and the workers have regained their jobs.


    If you want to stop, the capitalists will not agree first, and you ca n¡¯t see the return if you invest in real money. Workers who are hard to reemploy will also not agree.


    Driven by interests, war breaks out sooner or later. The French government can decide who to fight and where to start.


    Prime Minister Gladstone nodded. The French had no allies. This was the basis for the alliance between Britain and France.


    I just want to think that this kind of behavior will cause all neighbors to be vigilant at the same time, which is still somewhat unexpected.


    "I remember that the Spanish government is supported by the French. The relationship between France and Spain has been very good in the past ten years, they have no reason to fall to Austria?"


    After the outbreak of revolution in Spain, the Bourbon royal family went into exile in France. Napoleon III and the Bourbon dynasty made a deal, at the cost of supporting Alfonso XII''s superiority, in exchange for the Bourbon dynasty not to add chaos to him.


    After Alfonso XII came to power, the relationship between France and Spain quickly heated up. The outside world has always suspected that France and Spain have a covenant in the dark.


    In such a relationship, without particularly great conflicts of interest, the possibility of the two countries turning their heads is very small.


    George explained: "French-Spanish relations have been friendly for a while, but the conflict between the two countries is even greater.


    Especially after the death of Alfonso XII, the Austrian Grand Duchess Maria Christina regent, Spain''s foreign policy has undergone a fundamental change, from the original pro-law to pro-Olympic.


    The current relationship between France and Spain can only be maintained on the face, which is far from enough for allies.


    Just last week, Austria also provided an interest-free loan of 20 million Aegis to the Spanish government. After receiving the loan, the Spanish government announced the expansion of five infantry divisions for the first time.


    It ¡¯s not just Spain. In the past month, Austria has issued loans of varying amounts to Belgium, the German Confederation, and Switzerland.


    In this regard, the French government has reacted very slowly. After the incident, they did not take correct measures to win over countries, but instead sent people to warn and threaten. "


    As good neighbors, France and Spain have never fought less, and the Habsburg dynasty has also made outstanding contributions in this regard.


    But that was a matter of hundreds of years ago, and there is no hatred, and what the Spaniards still remember is the anti-French war.


    If the British defeated the myth of the invincible fleet and pulled Spain from the position of overlord at sea, then Napoleon was the terminator of the Spanish sunless empire.


    In dozens of countries including Mexico, Central America, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Paraguay, tens of millions of square meters of land were independent because of the anti-French war.


    It is impossible to say that the Spaniards have no grievances, except that France is in a big situation, and Spain ¡¯s weak internal contradictions have piled up and have to endure.


    No matter how forgiving, this hatred will not be good in the relationship between France and Spain. When Alfonso XII was alive, the relationship between the two parties was not bad because of the grace of restoration.


    After the Austrian Grand Duchess Maria Christina regent, without pro-French monarchs, the domestic anti-French voice naturally rose.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiao Zhi Childers: "From this perspective, the French government''s approach is not wrong.


    Their relationship with their neighbors is not good. If they want to win allies, they must pay a higher cost.


    Just because they promised benefits, they would never believe that they are not opponents of Austria.


    Their only advantage is the French military ¡¯s illustrious reputation. If they cannot win over these countries, they will shock them.


    Anyway, there is a pile of grass, as long as France maintains enough strength, these guys will not dare to act.


    What''s more, the French government is used to it. If you suddenly let go of all the countries, it will make everyone feel bad. "


    It ¡¯s fair to say that Latin American allies are really not France ¡¯s strengths. If you want to compete with Austria on this, it is difficult to have a substantive effect except labor and effort. It is not as effective as force deterrence.


    Gladstone frowned. The French were in a worse situation than expected. The deterrence of force was indeed effective. However, if France and Austria were deadlocked on the battlefield, these countries would be the last to crush the camel. straw.


    Franz''s generosity to his allies is world-famous, especially when he is generous to others, that is absolutely nothing to say.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must find a way to keep countries neutral, otherwise the five nations will join forces and the French will have no chance at all!"


    The French are confident that it has been propagated for decades. Senior government officials have grown up listening to this sentence. Subconsciously, the French Army is invincible.


    Father, like son.


    Gladstone was not so confident in the combat effectiveness of the French Army. In his impression, the French Army is indeed the first in the world, but the first does not mean invincibility.


    Ants can also bite the elephant. One-on-one France does not have a certain victory in Austria. If you add a few more opponents, you will not be able to fight.


    Britain had to lose both sides, but it was not for Austria to take advantage of the situation, and now it had to pull sides.


    Foreign Minister George shook his head: "This is difficult to do, unless the French attack Austria from the Italian region, we have a way to keep countries neutral.


    Otherwise, we can only keep Spain neutral, and at most one more Switzerland.


    They are neutral countries, and as long as the French do not take the initiative to find things, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is sure to persuade the Swiss government to be neutral. "


    There is no way to do things, Fao is due to Belgium and the German Federation. The French want to embezzle their territory, making it impossible for the two countries to be neutral.


    Prime Minister Gladstone nodded helplessly. The two countries were originally the younger brothers they supported, and now they have to give up for the benefit of the empire.


    Thinking of this, Gladstone got a headache again. Both Belgium and Germany are part of the Gotha dynasty. If the French defeat, it would be a big deal. In case the French won the war, the losses of the Gotha dynasty would be too great.


    If he knew that this incident was planned by him, it is estimated that Queen Victoria had hacked him to the heart, and now Gladstone dare not go to the palace.


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 Chapter 887： Vittorio Emanuele III

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    After Napoleon III annexed the Kingdom of Sardinia, Vittorio Emanuele II, who was in exile to London, formed the Sardinian government in exile with the help of the British.


    Later, the French annexed the rest of Italy, and for the needs of the Italian anti-French movement, Vittorio Emanuele II passively became the leader.


    The reason is very simple. Those who are barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, and Vittorio Emanuele II, who has nothing, has the courage to die with the French.


    In contrast, the other royal states are different. Although the country was taken away by the French, the crown was nominally hung, and an annuity can be received every year.


    In this context, although everyone was very dissatisfied, they did not have the courage to jump out and die with the French, but only secretly engaged in small actions.


    The original Sardinian independent organization was only supported by the British, and the organizational structure was generally stable. Later, it expanded into an independent Italian organization, and the situation changed.


    Austria has also become a supporter of independent organizations. With the addition of a gold owner, many things become complicated.


    In 1878, after the death of Vittorio Emanuele II, his 9-year-old son succeeded to the throne, and a little fart child naturally had no ability to quell internal conflicts.


    The Italian independent organization survived and gradually divided into four waves, representing the four states of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Papal State, Naples, and Tuscany.


    The Italian independence movement also fell into a low tide. Even after the outbreak of the Paris Revolution, they followed the uprising, but it was only a flash in the pan.


    Lions beat rabbits with all their strength. With the outbreak of the European War, Franz naturally wants to attract all the forces that can be attracted.


    Although the strength of Italian independent organizations is weak, their appeal among the Italians is strong!


    Think about it, how critical the picture was when the Italian soldiers in the French army suddenly stopped picking out the French-Austrian War.


    There is no doubt that the most powerful and most influential Italian independent organization is naturally the independent Sardinian organization of Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Not to mention that the kingdom of Sardinia has been annexed by the French, and there is a certain crown on the head of the French emperor, but Vittorio Emanuele III is the recognized king of Sardinia in Europe.


    No matter how powerful France is, the illegally snatched crown, the European aristocracy does not recognize it. In this respect, Franz also made great contributions, but the Habsburgs took the lead in denying the Bonaparte''s legitimacy to the Sardinian throne.


    In a manor outside London, two men, one old and one young, are fishing. It can be seen that both of them are absent-minded, and the suspended matter on the water is constantly being pulled and ignored.


    Austrian Minister in London Jonas: "Your Majesty, the outbreak of the European War, your chance to return is here."


    The young Vittorio Emanuele III smiled slightly: "That''s just an opportunity. The French are still strong.


    It is still very difficult for Italy to get rid of French rule. Unless your country can hit the French on the battlefield, the strength of an independent organization is simply death. "


    This is the key to the problem and the focus of controversy.


    Jonas hoped that the Italian independent organization would first launch the uprising and shake the French military''s heart to increase the odds of the Austrian army on the battlefield.


    Vittorio Emanuele III hoped that Austria would first defeat the French on the battlefield, and the independent organization would then launch an uprising.


    Jonas shook his head. Vittorio Emanuele III was vigilant. He understood that the relationship between King Sardinia and Austria had always been bad.


    If the French were driven away and Austria was ushered in again, it would be that the front door went to the tiger and the back door went into the wolf.


    "Your Majesty, there is no free lunch in this world. It is impossible to achieve national independence without paying a price.


    I know what you are worried about and understand the mood, but you should know that Austria never treats allies badly.


    Now that we have made the commitment to support your country ¡¯s independence, we will honor the agreement.


    However, Austria also pays attention to equivalent exchanges, and takes as much loot as it pays.


    If you wait for the bigger picture to decide to participate again, then we will not be able to guarantee the territorial integrity of your country. "


    This is a naked "threat". Obviously, Jonas believed that Vittorio Emanuele III could not cooperate with the French. If he wants to return to his country, he must have the support of Austria.


    Vittorio Emanuele III''s complexion changed greatly, and he was still too young to be ecstatic.


    "His Minister, guaranteeing the territorial integrity of the Italian region is our bottom line! If this is not possible, then there is no need to talk."


    Minister Jonas reminded: "Your Majesty, you are only King Sardinia, and you are not qualified to represent the other three states.


    In fact, we have reached an agreement with the representatives of the three countries, and now we are only talking to King Sardinia. "


    Italy was just a place name this year, and the four states are now recognized internationally. The Italian independent organization is the Caotai team and does not have any legal significance.


    Hearing this answer, Vittorio Emanuele III''s face became more ugly.


    As the leader of the Italian independent organization, he thought that after driving away the French, he was the king of Italy.


    However, the reality is very slapping. Jonas told him clearly that this is impossible.


    The Italian independent organization represents nothing, Austria recognizes only Sardinia, the Papal State, Naples, Tuscany.


    Austria does not admit that the Italian king has no way of talking. Vittorio Emanuele III was very unwilling, but unfortunately he did not have the confidence to turn his face.


    He is unwilling to cooperate with Austria. Don''t think that the members of an independent organization will be as tall as they are. People will have to eat.


    As a king, even if he was in exile, he could still live a flamboyant life, but the following followers were tragic.


    Even if they are rich, they are almost consumed after so many years of hard work. The poor people have already found work in London, and relying on the subsidies issued by independent organizations has already starved people to death.


    After so many years, the former hot-blooded teenagers have long been worn away by life, and the only opportunity for them to come back is to restore their country.


    Whether it is Italy or the King of Sardinia, as long as they are able to establish a regime, they can transform into a superior ruler.


    No one will let go of the last life-saving straw. Whoever obstructs everyone''s way, who is everyone''s enemy, even the nominal leader of Vittorio Emanuele III is no exception.


    After a while, after adjusting his thoughts, Vittorio Emanuele III said slowly: "My Excellency, we can find a way to contain the French, but we are not capable of directly confronting the French with our strength.


    Seeing that the goal was achieved, Jonas replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that Austria will not hang out with friends.


    After the outbreak of war, you only need to engage in destruction in the rear and affect the logistics and transportation of the French army. You do not need to go directly to the battlefield.


    For example: spreading rumors and shaking the French military heart; calling on Italians not to sell their lives for the French; destroying roads and bridges, organizing workers ¡¯strikes ...


    In order to reduce losses, you can also call on the people to be non-violent and uncooperative, these are all contributions. "


    Hearing Jonas ¡¯s explanation, Vittorio Emanuele III breathed a sigh of relief, and they were the best at calling the slogan. The shortcoming of the independent organization was military.


    As long as they don''t fight the French and engage in destruction in the rear, they can still do it.


    After a pause, Minister Jonas added: "Your contribution to this war will determine the benefits you receive after the war.


    As long as the contribution made is large enough, there will be territory and war compensation. It turns out that the disputed territory between King Sardinia and the French, you also have a chance to get it back. "


    This is not a pie. As long as the war is won, no matter how they perform, the disputed territory will be divided into the kingdom of Sardinia.


    Austria has no appetite for annexation of France, and the hatred between France and Austria will certainly deepen after the war, and it may not even be solved for decades.


    For the stability of the Western Front, the Austrian government must weaken France. In addition to the independence of the Italian region, the French homeland is actually very stable, and it cannot be split at all.


    Even if it is forcibly split, it will be unified again in a few years, and Franz cannot do useless work.


    Against this background, the Austrian government does not have a very good solution except for drawing up neighbors and dividing up together.


    Moreover, it is not just land that is divided, but the hatred that accompanies it.


    Take the French land, you can only die with the French. There is no choice but to hug Austria''s thighs.


    Without any hesitation, Vittorio Emanuele III resolutely replied: "My Excellency the Minister, rest assured that we will do our best to add chaos to the French!"


    The conditions are very favourable, much better than what Vitorio Emanuele III had expected before, and Austria has no idea to fight the territory of the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The only regret is that Austria is opposed to his unification of the Italian region, but this is not a problem for Vittorio Emanuele III.


    From birth to exile, Vittorio Emanuele III also experienced vicissitudes, although he was young, he missed the second.


    ...


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 Chapter 888： Wall head grass

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    Bern, due to the tensions in Europe, Switzerland has a hard time as a neutral country.


    Switzerland, the "roof of Europe", is not the strategic position that future keyboard men think is unimportant.


    On the contrary, Switzerland, located in the center of Western Europe, connects Austria to the east, Italy to the south, France to the west, Baden and W¨¹rttemberg to the north. It has been an important transportation route in Europe since ancient times, and its strategic position is very important.


    Because of the mountainous nature, Switzerland has many strategic locations, such as: Saint Columbia and Saint Bernard are all competing places for military strategists.


    With the outbreak of the European War, Switzerland, as a neutral country, became the center of the storm, and how to stand in line became a problem.


    Ben Hadheimer, the rotating chairman, unfortunately caught up. The only thing that gratified him is that countries are still predatory and do not directly force them to stand in line.


    This is an inevitable result. Switzerland is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are also famous Swiss mercenaries. People with a clear eye will know at a glance that this is a hard bone.


    Under the system that all the people are soldiers, it is still possible for Switzerland to pull out 3.5 million troops. Although Switzerland is still poor, the weapons and equipment of so many troops are inadequate.


    However, as long as the team is standing, these problems are not a problem, neither France nor Austria will think of their soldiers as much.


    Benhard Heim explained: "His Minister, Switzerland is a neutral country, and we will not participate in the European dispute."


    Similarly, Ben Hadheimer doesn''t know how many times he has said it, but the people who come to visit are still endless.


    In the eyes of most people, he is selling at a price. Only Benhard Hemer knew that he was really reluctant to let Switzerland participate in the European dispute.


    No way, the Swiss family is really too thin. You can also take advantage of geographical advantages and take the initiative to take part in the war.


    For a small country such as Switzerland, participating in the French-Austrian disputes has won limited profits and lost money to the family.


    Austrian Minister Eli Dekaz shook his head: "His head of state, don''t be so absolute. There are many things in this world that everyone is forced to do.


    If possible, we are not willing to fight this war, but the French do not agree.


    How ambitious the French are, you must be clear. If we do n¡¯t stand up to stop it now and let them expand to Central Europe, we will definitely suffer from it in the future. "


    Benhard Hymer was silent, and deep down he had made countless talks. In essence, the French ambitions were also indulged by Austria.


    If it were not for the Austrian indulgence of the French to swallow the south of Italy, and there is no such arrogant French empire today, naturally there will be no troubles now.


    If you think about it, it is impossible to say it. Now Switzerland also needs Austria to stand up, or Switzerland will be in danger after the French annex the Belgium and Rhineland regions.


    "My Excellency, it is indeed very important to curb the expansion of the French, but our strength is limited, and we really have no ability to blend in this war."


    It is impossible to participate in the war, and it is impossible to participate in the war in this life. To contain the actions of the French, we need to support them spiritually.


    Ben Hadheimer ¡¯s refusal, and Eli Dekaz was not surprised at all. There was no real interest, just to curb the expansion of France, and it was not enough to make the Swiss sell their lives.


    "Well, if your country is not willing to participate in the war, you can go neutral first.


    Just put the switch card at a critical moment, let our army pass, and beat the French by surprise.


    In return, your country can obtain the Kongtai area after the war. If your country is willing to send troops, you can also get the Sava region. "


    I have to admit that Austria is very generous in the distribution of benefits. Even Ben Hadheimer, who had made up his mind to be neutral, did not feel a bit tempted.


    The Conte region includes the provinces of Du, Jura, Haute-Sa?ne and Belfort, with a total area of ??16,202 square kilometers, equivalent to two-fifths of Switzerland.


    If the Savoy region is added, it is more than half of the Swiss territory. This is already the limit, no matter how much it is given to Switzerland, they will not be able to eat.


    After hesitating for a while, Benhard Hymer resisted the temptation. No matter how big the interest is, it is also after defeating the French. If you lose on the battlefield, you will have nothing.


    Judging from the data on paper, the Austrian side is clearly dominant, but the French army cannot stand up to its reputation.


    Napoleon was also at a disadvantage when he defeated the anti-French allies. No one knows whether the French will copy the miracle of their ancestors. Ben Hadheimer did not dare to take risks.


    "Sorry, Your Excellency. We have no ambitions for the French territory. Switzerland is just a small country and has never thought about expanding abroad."


    It must be refused. At this time, if it is indecisive, Switzerland will peep out of France ¡¯s territory. If the French know it, the Swiss government cannot afford it.


    Eli Dekaz laughed: "Hire, Head of State, don''t worry. After the war, the French were so overwhelmed that it was impossible to claim these lands from your country.


    You know, a large part of the French territory was stolen, and it will definitely return to the original owner after the war.


    For example: the congresses of the states in the Italian region regain their independence, they need to return the Spanish Upper Pyrenees, and the Lorraine and Alsace that invaded the German region also need to be returned.


    If your country is concerned about security, Austria can provide you with protection. After the war, we will also sign a treaty to contain France. "


    After listening to Eli Dekaz''s explanation, Benhard Haimer was confused. If the Austrian plan is successful, the current Great French Empire will shrink by at least half.


    As long as countries can fulfill the contract, France will lose the possibility of re-emergence. Even if Napoleon was resurrected, the neighbors would not give him a big chance.


    If this is all, Switzerland is also one of the vested interests, and Benhard Heim has no reason to object.


    However, along with the distribution of stolen goods, it also established Austria''s status as the European hegemony, which was not what Benhard Heim wanted to see.


    Austria now seems harmless to humans and animals, and rarely engages in continental Europe, but Austria, who ca n¡¯t be a continental hegemon, will be so calm.


    In case of a change in situation, Austria had Swiss ideas and they were in danger.


    Not to mention impossible, this is the ancestral land of the Habsburg dynasty, almost all previous Habsburg monarchs are playing here.


    After calming down, Benhard Haimer flatly refused: "His Minister, Switzerland is a neutral country, which was determined as early as the Vienna Conference.


    This is our fundamental national policy and will not change because of changes in the outside world. So although your proposal is tempting, we can only refuse with regret.


    However, you can rest assured that we are still standing with your country on the issue of containing France, and no third person will know today''s conversation. "


    Refused to refuse, Ben Hadheimer still did not want to offend Austria. Deep down, he felt that Austria would probably win.


    There are not so many reasons, and with the plan just now, Austria has an advantage.


    Although the French are powerful, they can''t stand many enemies! Once the European War broke out, France had to face internal and external problems.


    Seeing nothing, Eli Dekaz did not continue to reluctantly, waved his hand: "Well, your country is not willing to participate in the war, and we are not reluctant to borrow it.


    However, out of the need to fight France, I hope that after the outbreak of war, your country will be able to set up barriers for the French in trade. "


    If we can''t talk now, we don''t mean we can''t talk about the future. When the anti-French coalition has an advantage on the battlefield, and then come to pull Switzerland to join, the difficulty will be much lower.


    It''s really not good. The small countries are all clinging to the grass. The so-called principle is worthless in the face of survival.


    After hesitating for a while, Benhard Hymer replied: "It is no problem to set up trade barriers.


    France is not a member of the free trade system and does not apply the principles of free trade. After the outbreak of war, we can prohibit the flow of strategic materials into France. "


    Verbal commitments, Ben Hadheimer has no pressure. The strategic material embargo should also be viewed according to the actual situation.


    If the advantage of the anti-French coalition forces is obvious, then it is really an embargo on France. Standing on the side of the victor is the survival instinct of a small country, and it does not need to be considered at all.


    If the two sides can''t stand still, it is nominally forbidden and smuggled in secret, and both sides can explain it.


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 Chapter 889： Armored forces go online

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    While flickering in Switzerland, Austria also took the same routine to flicker in Spain, except that the conditions were more favorable and the requirements were more relaxed.


    Although the Banya Empire has fallen, it is also a member of the great powers. Small profits cannot be bought, and Austria is reluctant to pay a big price.


    So they can only reduce the requirements, and they don''t need them to send troops to the war. As long as Chen Bing''s borders add to the French, and when the overall situation has been decided, he can go up and make up the knife.


    If the French win, then when nothing happens, why should they go?


    Anyway, even the military expenses are given by Austria. The interest-free loan in front is the appearance fee for the Spaniards.


    If you make a profitable business without losing money, you don''t need to worry about losing money at all.


    The only trouble is probably to offend the French, but before the change in foreign policy, it offends and doesn''t care to come again.


    As a member of the powers, this little thing, Spain can afford it.


    In addition to attracting Western and Swiss countries, Austria is also in public relations with other European countries.


    Although it is impossible for these countries to participate in the war because of geopolitics, it is still good to use it to gain momentum.


    In contrast, the French responded much more slowly. It''s really not waste material from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mainly because the historical legacy is too serious.


    The exposed China-EU strategy has aroused the vigilance of European countries and directly increased the difficulty of the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Despite repeated denials by the French government, the action of expanding the military and preparing for war cannot deceive people. Compared to the French promise, everyone is more willing to believe what they see.


    Especially after the participation of the British, the situation has become more complicated, and many people are worried about the outbreak of a comprehensive war on the European continent, namely: Anglo-French alliance vs Russia-Austria alliance.


    The turbulent international situation worries Alexander III, who is far away in St. Petersburg. If you want to provoke the war between France and Austria, it must not be now.


    Since the tension in Europe, the prices of various strategic materials have skyrocketed, and not many have doubled.


    No matter how high the price is, the Tsarist government can only grapple and buy, or even hoard more, otherwise the European war will really break out, and then it will be rich and will not be able to buy the goods.


    Affected by rising prices, the tsarist government''s military expenditures have increased sharply in the last two or three months.


    Alexander III: "Will the French accept our mediation?"


    There is no doubt that the key to the problem is the French. As long as the French government is willing to abandon the China-EU strategy, this war will not be fought.


    Oscar Jimenez, the Foreign Secretary, shook his head: "Accepted, it means no.


    The French government promised to abandon the China-EU strategy, but they put forward the conditions to cede several coal mines on the border to compensate for the losses.


    Judging from the current situation, it is impossible for the governments of the two countries to make such a big concession. Austria''s attitude at the time of World War I gave them confidence. "


    Quite a bit before the First World War, the Allies and Allies have the confidence to win the war, whoever counsels the grandson.


    Although the two countries are weak, there are many allies! Not to mention that most European countries support their resistance to aggression, and with Austria ¡¯s backing, they have the courage to fight against the French.


    Compromise is simple. Nationalism in both countries has risen. If the concessions were made to the French, the saliva of the domestic people would bury the government.


    The two countries cannot concede, and the Paris government cannot stop. The economic crisis will erupt immediately after taking over the country, and if not, there will be another Paris revolution.


    Having figured it all out, Alexander III cursed: "Damn british, you will play these tricks."


    No evidence is needed. From the perspective of benefit, we know that we can''t break away from the British.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given me a way to delay the outbreak of the European War. No matter what method you use, it can be intimidating and intimidating. You must delay the outbreak of war until the second half of next year."


    There is no way, if the European War broke out immediately, seeing the victory in Afghanistan, it became confusing.


    Although Alexander III had confidence in the Russian army, the British could not stand up to the money, and if they could not win on the battlefield, they could continue to drag on.


    Without the support of the gold master, the tsarist government ¡¯s wallet alone will not last long.


    Oscar Jimenez replied in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, this is probably very difficult to do.


    If we did have the strength to intervene before the outbreak of the Afghan war, we can calm down both sides, but now the French may not buy it. "


    It is not that the face of the Russian Empire is not big enough. The point is that the time is wrong. Several countries are expanding their armaments and preparing for war.


    When the war broke out, the only difference was a fuse. I didn''t want to stop at all, I was able to stop.


    Delaying the outbreak of war is easier said than done, but we must consider the actual situation! If possible, the French also wanted to drag the British and Russian sides into injury after losing both hands.


    The problem is that the China-EU strategy has been exposed in advance, and it is well known that the French government is not ready.


    Judging from the posture of the neighbors ¡¯army expansion, if it is dragged into the second half of next year, it is possible that the two countries will have two million troops.


    Even if they are two million pigs, they will not be able to kill them in a short while. So many troops are enough to insist on the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements.


    If a breakthrough cannot be made in a short time, the war will become a war of attrition. For France, the war of attrition is a disaster.


    ...


    The war was imminent, and Franz couldn''t keep it secret. Armor and tanks, which had been hidden for a long time, came out of the laboratory and entered the Austrian army.


    Without any drag and water, Franz directly ordered the formation of 6 armored divisions and 4 tank brigades.


    It is not Franz that discriminates against tank troops, mainly because the tanks of this year are all snail-like speed, and the actual combat value is far less than armored vehicles.


    Take the v3 tanks currently in service as an example. The speed limit per hour is only 12 kilometers.


    This is still a theoretical value. It can only be run on a flat ground without obstacles. In actual combat, it can run at a speed of 8 kilometers per hour, which is God''s blessing.


    In comparison, armored vehicles are much faster, running at random speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, with a maximum speed of 94.7 kilometers.


    In addition to speed, the failure rate of tanks is also much higher than that of armored vehicles. An average of one or two hundred kilometers is run, and a repair is necessary.


    With so many shortcomings, the tank can also be installed, and naturally has its unique advantages.


    That is, it is more resistant than armored vehicles. When destroying enemy fortifications, breaking through trenches, barbed wire, and machine gun fire points, tanks are almost invincible, at least in this era.


    Of course, you can also bully the infantry and cavalry who bullied the enemy in the decisive battle, and you can just press it all the way. The blow to the morale of the army is huge.


    After inspecting the freshly prepared armored forces, Franz was confident.


    Although the armored troops are very immature, the military has no experience in using armored troops, but the enemy is a group of infantry and cavalry!


    Even if France is good at imitating and following suit, plagiarism is too late. Austria has been engaged in armored forces for more than ten years, and they cannot be caught up in a short time.


    Looking at the armored forces being trained, Franz asked with concern: "How long will it take for the armored forces to form combat power?"


    Army Secretary Feslav: "The armored force is a new technical arm, and we have never been in contact before.


    It has been less than a month from the formation of the troops to the present. I am afraid it will take at least a year to truly form combat effectiveness.


    However, the enemy we are going to face this time does not have armored forces. What we have to deal with is the French infantry and cavalry. After training for a month or two, it can also be used. "


    Strength and weakness are relative. If it is a battle evenly matched, it is natural to face it at its peak.


    But now the armored forces are fighting against the flesh and blood, even if they are not in the peak state, they can also be slammed.


    Franz nodded: "We have enough time, even if war breaks out, armored forces do not need to be on the front line as soon as possible.


    Practice slowly according to normal progress. In the next three months, the armored forces will have no combat missions. "


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Duke Friedrich replied


    There is no doubt that this group of armored forces is the most important arm of the Austrian army, and such forces are naturally given to their own command.


    Anyway, everyone has no command experience, not even the object of learning. It is necessary to start from scratch, and it is necessary to promote young officers.


    In this context, the Grand Duke Friedrich did not need to continue to hone in East Africa. He directly transferred back to Franz and was ordered to form this armored group army.


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 Chapter 890： Grab food

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    The tense international situation has not only pushed up prices, but also affected international trade. The trade volume of almost all countries is declining.


    Especially in the two countries, France and Austria, which are at the center of the storm, have suffered the most losses. The companies engaged in international trade between France and Austria are busy collecting money, and no longer accept reservations, they must make cash transactions.


    There is no way, no one knows the war time will fight. Once you become a belligerent, don''t expect the other party to pay.


    The contract has no effect here. The destructive power of the war is amazing. Even if it wins, the other party has no money to pay the final payment. If it loses even worse, no winner will ever pay the loser.


    This is true for the country, as is the enterprise. A truce treaty can wipe out all the arrears.


    Foreign trade fell when it fell. Anyway, the European War broke out soon. The capitalists have long rubbed their hands and wanted to make a fortune in the country, and they did not care about the small profits in foreign trade.


    Palace of Versailles, since the determination to implement the China-Europe strategy, the spirit of Napoleon IV has been highly tense.


    Self-confidence is self-confidence, but the failure lessons left by Napoleon are the lingering shadows in his mind.


    Napoleon IV looked forward to asking: "How far has diplomatic work progressed, how many countries are willing to accept our goodwill?"


    Napoleon IV, his Latin ally, did not expect that. Obviously, the European countries would not do anything with the tiger.


    France does not have enough interest to buy everyone into the war. The best option is to divide the European countries and prevent them from uniting against France.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz calmly replied: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initially completed the task, and we have persuaded Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Nordic Federation to remain neutral.


    If the military does not plan to send troops from Switzerland, then Switzerland will remain neutral in this war.


    The British support us, and the Russians want to mediate this war. After our rejection, the tsarist government is very angry and may stand on the side of Austria.


    However, before the war is divided, they will first wait and see the situation neutrally, and after the defeat of the Austrian army, Russian talent will come out to intervene.


    It may affect our earnings, but it will not affect the outcome of this war. For the tsarist government, a strong Austrian is not in their interest.


    In addition to these somewhat influential countries, the remaining Greece and Montenegro have very limited strength, are not qualified to affect this war, and are seriously affected by Austria, and have no value for entanglement.


    The enemies we really need to face are only Belgium, the German Federation and Austria. The specific gains are all obtained by the military on the battlefield. "


    It can be seen that Karel Kadletz is an optimist. Even with one enemy and three opponents, he is still sure that the French can win.


    As for diplomatic work, it is not easy to achieve this step now. Even with the help of the British, he was able to achieve such results within a short period of time, Karel Kadletz also made a great contribution.


    Belgium and Germany are the targets of France ¡¯s expansion, and Austria is France ¡¯s biggest competitor. It is impossible for these three enemies to get around.


    In fact, the French government also thought about splitting the three countries, for example: annexing Belgium first, then digesting and then seizing the Rhineland region.


    Unfortunately, the British hidden behind the scenes did not agree, and Austria, which signed a covenant with Belgium, would also not tolerate this kind of thing.


    Of course, if you start with the German Federation first, the possibility of Belgium being neutral is very high. After all, as a small country, the primary task is to survive.


    It is a pity that Belgium ¡¯s geographical location is good. To attack the German region, it is best to borrow from Belgium, or else it is necessary to cross the mountains.


    Not only the delay is long, but also the success rate is very low. In contrast, it would be better to kill Belgium together, and their plans include annexation of Belgium anyway.


    Napoleon IV nodded and affirmed: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done a good job this time. Your next job is to stabilize these countries and prevent them from causing chaos."


    To deal with the three countries of Biedeo alone, France will have to bear the pressure of two-line combat. If other European countries join in, the battle will not be fought.


    This is not because the French army cannot fight, but it does not take into account so many places. Although the French army has mobilized millions of people, but the main force is still the original hundreds of thousands, and other new troops will follow suit.


    Once the multi-line division of troops is carried out, the advantage of the French army''s combat effectiveness is not obvious. No matter how elite the troops are, they will be killed on the battlefield.


    Without being stunned by the verbal praise of Napoleon IV, Karel Kadletz analyzed: "Your Majesty, we will soon encounter a new trouble.


    There was news from the Minister in Vienna that a week ago the Austrian government and the Russians reached an agreement to buy out the grain that the Russian Empire planned to export this year at a direct premium of 25%.


    Two days ago, Austrian Foreign Minister Weisenberg secretly met secretly with the German and German envoys, and it was suspected that an agreement was reached.


    All signs show that this agreement is definitely for us. If there is no accident, the three countries will impose an embargo on us in the near future.


    Other materials are easy to say, the problem is coal and food. Once the three countries impose a material embargo on us, we can only rely on the British for coal, and food can only find a way from overseas. "


    The French government does not have a perfect emergency reserve system. Even if it stores grain and coal, it is also the spontaneous hoarding of capitalists to make war money.


    For an individual, it may be an astronomical figure; but for a country, it is a lot of money.


    Any problem with energy and food will cause fatal harm, not to mention that the two together have problems.


    The lack of coal is good enough to say that Britain and France are now allies. The London government wants both France and Austria to lose both sides, so it is impossible to watch the French collapse because of coal shortage.


    The big deal is to take advantage of the fire and sell for a sky-high price. The French have not used astronomical coal. After withdrawing from the free trade system earlier, France suffered revenge from astronomical coal.


    Food is not enough. The British themselves are food importing countries and simply cannot afford the French.


    Of course, the grain production cycle is not long, as long as the most difficult period of time is passed, it can be solved later.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Roy Vernon was shocked and said: "The premium is 25%. Are the Austrians crazy?


    Does the Vienna government have too much money to spend, even if it is to attract the Russians, there is no need to toss like this. "


    Because of the tension in Europe, international food prices have risen sharply. At this time, the premium is another 25%, and the price of the food you buy is twice as expensive as before.


    To know that grain may be traded in bulk, the total amount of grain exported by the Russians is one million tons per year, and the price doubled means that the Austrian government has to pay tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of Aegis.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin shook his head: "No, the Austrians are not crazy. If they do not grab food, the food may fall into our hands.


    If there is no accident, the food that was snapped up is not only Russian, but also the food of the countries of the Americas has been cut off by them in advance.


    We can''t win us on the battlefield, they will naturally take this mean method. Moreover, the cost they pay may not be as high as we think.


    Both the Russians and the countries of the Americas are debtors of Austria. As creditors, they can directly use the creditor''s rights to offset.


    But they thought it would defeat us, and they took it for granted.


    In recent years, we have not been busy. The plan of the big farm is now to provide millions of tons of food to the country every year, enough to meet most of the domestic demand.


    During the war, we can also take extraordinary measures. The government can call on the people to save food, and at the same time issue a temporary bill that prohibits the use of food to feed animals and the use of food to make wine ...


    As long as we persist for a few months and wait for us to defeat the enemy, these problems will be solved. "


    If food reserves are inadequate and there is not enough food to buy overseas, what can we do besides finding a way to stop the flow?


    Of course, the war was launched in advance!


    France does not produce no food, but the output is not enough to consume, it does not mean that there is no imported food, and it will soon be cut off.


    Domestic food can still support several months. As long as the war is won before the crisis breaks out, all problems can be solved.


    Hearing this bad news, Napoleon IV''s face suddenly gloomed.


    At this time, he had to be glad that he insisted on promoting the ranch plan, otherwise it would be a tragedy now.


    He does not know how much food the capitalist has stored. Anyway, the storage time of a batch of food usually does not exceed half a year.


    On the one hand, the storage time is too long, which increases the storage cost and wear and tear. If the grain is unsalable, the new grain will become worthless;


    On the other hand, squeezing too much food in the hands will take up a lot of working capital and increase the risk of operations.


    After pondering for a while, Napoleon IV said slowly: "The Prime Minister is right, now we must find ways to save food, and the government will make an announcement as soon as possible.


    From now on, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is snapping up food all over the world. I do n¡¯t believe that the Austrians can buy all the food. "


    ...


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 Chapter 891： Qualified bureaucracy

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    Originally, because of the international tension, the price of food in France has risen sharply, and the announcement issued by the Paris government at this time is even more fueling.


    Everyone knows that there is a problem with the food supply in France. Although the French government has repeatedly guaranteed that domestic food supply will not be affected, there has been an outbreak of food grabs among the people.


    In order to make huge profits, the capitalists deliberately exaggerated the food crisis, and all kinds of rumors flew all over the sky.


    It is not an indisputable fact that the price of grain can be quelled by words. Anything else can be fooled. The amount of grain flowing into France is decreasing.


    Affected by the fluctuations in food prices, Rafael''s life is not easy. In order to quell domestic grain prices, Napoleon IV ordered state-owned farms to return to China immediately after the harvest of autumn grain.


    As the person in charge of the farm plan, Rafael knows the operation of overseas farms very well. The output on the book and the actual output of the farm are completely two concepts.


    Because of natural conditions and bureaucratic management, the cost of grain production on overseas farms remains high, far exceeding international grain prices.


    Because of tariff barriers, the inflow of foreign grains has to bear high tariffs, and the grain prices in France have been at a high level.


    Importing grain makes more money than planting it yourself, and bureaucrats will not have trouble with money, and naturally know how to choose.


    Napoleon IV cleaned it once, and it was only a part of the face-saving project. Most of the farms are still indiscriminate.


    There is also a need to complete a full set of plays. The central government is not a fool. If the farm produces 100,000 tons of wheat but delivers 110,000 tons of wheat to the country, it will definitely be found to have problems.


    Stupid bureaucrats have been eliminated, and those who can stay and earn money are smart people. In order to make huge profits, everyone has become a model of wasteland development.


    The farms on the books will reclaim a large amount of land every year, and the grain production capacity will continue to rise, creating a prosperous situation artificially.


    With fabricated data, everyone deceived financial subsidies from the government and engaged in food smuggling for huge profits.


    It is no longer possible, international food prices have skyrocketed, and the originally profitable business has now become a money-losing business. Bureaucrats who are aware of the crisis are beginning to find a way out.


    Recently, Rafael has received a lot of resignation letters every day, many of which are printed on the paper.


    After Napoleon IV''s grain transportation order was ordered, and Rafael did not react, the farm officials were a third less.


    The big men all ran away, and the rest were all small fish that couldn''t be ran, and the mess hit Rafael.


    With a "bang" sound, Rafael threw away the thick stack of resignation letters and said fiercely: "Cole told these **** guys that they want to resign and solve this problem first Let me talk about it.


    Otherwise, everyone will lay their eggs together, no matter who their background is, I will send them to **** before they go to prison.


    By the way, if you do n¡¯t return within a week, your name will appear on the wanted order as a spy. "


    No more hard work, the mess broke out at this time, enough to kill anyone. Rafael had not lived enough to bear this pot.


    Although the crisis is serious, it is not without first-line vitality. Theoretically, as long as we find a way to fill the grain hole, this crisis can be overcome.


    Over the years, everyone has made a lot of money. Simply from the economic point of view, it is still affordable to take out part of the difference.


    Cole''s man replied bitterly, "His Excellency, once this order is given, I am afraid that the rest will run out.


    The problem now is not money. If it is simply a loss, everyone will not run so fast.


    After all, the positions of the farm are all fat, and the money that needs to be paid now can be doubled back in the future.


    The key is that there is money now, and there is no place to buy enough food!


    After the Austrian government scanned the goods in advance, it initiated a monopoly in the international market and prohibited grain from flowing into France.


    Even smuggling doesn''t work, no matter how smugglers are bullying, there is no way to smuggle millions of tons of food in a short period of time.


    At most, we will pay a high price to transfer a small amount of food from other countries, and we simply cannot complete the government''s task. "


    After listening to Cole''s explanation, Rafael finally understood why so many officials ran away.


    In fact, this time things are too big, and they have caught up with this point of view. Once exposed, all sectors of society will not be able to spare them.


    If you do n¡¯t run at this time, you wo n¡¯t have a chance to run. Anyway, it is easy to run this year. As long as you have money, you can hide in a certain country abroad and come back after the limelight passes.


    Count Rafael scolded: "It''s a group of idiots, idiots! Can''t buy it abroad, can''t you buy it at home?


    As long as we transport the full amount of grain back to the country as required by the government, who cares where the grain comes from!


    This is not possible. First, we borrow a batch of grain from the grain wholesalers we are working with for emergency. Anyway, the grain on the farm is also sold to them. "


    Deep inside, Rafael despised the bureaucrats who had hurriedly ran away and had no resilience.


    "Order the farms to compile a locust plague report with more detailed information and notes, and attach the photos prepared in advance to the government.


    Remember, as long as the farms in Algeria and Morocco cut production, the Egyptian side will not move first, it will be discovered too deliberately.


    The combined production cuts and cutbacks are tentatively set at about 25%, so that the people below do not make me smart.


    Everyone thinks of a way, whether it be borrowing, buying, or cheating. I do n¡¯t care. Every farm must return at least 30% of the specified amount of grain after the autumn harvest.


    The rest made excuses for me. After the war broke out, I found a way to dump the pot to the Austrians. "


    It is impossible to completely stop the harvest. If so, it is estimated that Napoleon IV will kill.


    Rafael hasn''t lived enough yet and doesn''t want to challenge the emperor''s bottom line. It''s almost a quarter cut.


    Misrepresentation of political achievements has always been the norm in the French government. Everyone is bragging, otherwise how can France keep pace with the British Olympics?


    It ¡¯s just that there is a limit to making false reports. It is acceptable for everyone to enlarge it by more than 10% or more than 20%.


    There is no doubt that the farm plan in France has a water content that is several times or tens of times. The exact amount of water depends on the ethics of the responsible bureaucrats.


    In a sense, Rafael ¡¯s distribution also takes into account the principle of fairness.


    On a farm with low water content, bureaucrats have little benefit, and their own production capacity may be enough. Now there is no need for heavy bleeding.


    On farms with severe moisture or simply on paper, money was swallowed by the responsible bureaucrats, and it is time for them to bleed.


    Moreover, it is not completely lost. The government has to pay for the surrendered food, and the only thing the bureaucrats lose is the price difference.


    Hemorrhage does not hurt the muscles and bones, which is acceptable to most bureaucrats.


    After all, everyone is holding the golden rice bowl, and the loss now can be doubled back in the future. There is no need to be in disregard for such a small benefit.


    "Yes, count!"


    Now Cole admires Count Rafael''s five-body cast, and such a big thing has been resolved in a few words.


    ...


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 Chapter 892： accelerate

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    The United States of America, a farm in Texas, is now raising the flag billowing thick smoke, can be clearly seen dozens of miles away.


    Looking at the fire, Oder, the farmer, had mixed feelings.


    After living most of his life, he met the buyer for the first time. After buying the grain, he did not take it away, but burned it on the spot.


    But looking at the face of Aegis, even if the buyer''s request is strange, Odell will not refuse.


    Still unable to bear the curiosity, Odell asked the doubts in his heart: "Mr. Ulbert, our transaction is completed.


    But such a good food, just burned like this, don''t you feel sorry? "


    Urbette said helplessly: "There is no way, the French are sharpening their swords and want to invade my motherland.


    As a businessman, I have no ability to return to the country to participate in the war, but still want to do something within my ability.


    Not long ago news came from Europe that Austria finally officially intervened. An announcement was also issued, instructing the French to stop the war, or to call on countries all over the world to embargo France.


    It is said that currently 13 countries have announced their accession, which is the only chance to avoid war.


    As long as the French cannot buy enough strategic materials, they will not be able to launch a war of aggression, and my country will be able to withstand the threat of war. "


    There are naturally announcements. In order to occupy the moral high ground, Franz has recently issued a lot of declarations to persuade the French to retreat.


    In the same way, the effect of falling into the ears of different people is also very different.


    In the eyes of the European people, Franz is doing his best to avoid war; in the eyes of the French, this is what Austria is afraid of.


    One side is tough diplomatic treatment, while shouting the slogan of peace, it is obvious that he does not want to fight.


    Apart from being afraid of France, Franz didn''t have to stand up for meaningless shouting. Even the threat is a weak material embargo, and there is no domineering to fight.


    Many French people also suspect that as long as they start their own hands, Austria will retract and can easily capture Central Europe.


    The 13-nation embargo sounds scary. Anyone who knows the insider knows that this is a joke. Just look at the participating countries.


    Needless to say, the three countries of Belgium, Germany, and Austria must be there, and then Greece and Montenegro.


    Opening the map is not difficult to see that these two small countries must join the embargo alliance, because after the Austrian blockade of France, their trade with the French has been interrupted.


    The rest of Sardinia, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the Papal State, Tuscany, Lucca, Modena, and Palma are clearly French territories, and they also announced their joining the embargo alliance.


    There is no doubt that these busy guys are announced by the exiled government on behalf of their own country. It is impossible for the French-controlled state government to jump back at this time.


    Coupled with an exile in the Mexican Empire in Austria, it just happened to have the embargo of the 13 countries.


    Odell said with emotion: "You are really a patriotic businessman! But you don''t have to sell grain to the French, why burn it?"


    What is popular this year is that capital knows no borders, patriotic businessmen are definitely rare creatures, and most businessmen have only interests in their eyes.


    Urbert''s righteous answer: "I don''t sell to the French, there are others who will sell the grain to the French. As long as it is sold by hand, the ultimate flow of grain is beyond my control.


    As far as I know, in order to put pressure on the French, the Austrian government is also sweeping goods on the market.


    As long as the French government does not give in, their grain will not flow into France, and it is inevitable that grain prices will continue to rise in the short term.


    You know that I am a businessman, and a businessman cannot resist the temptation of interests.


    In the unlikely event that grain prices continue to rise midway, I cannot guarantee that I will stick to my own interests.


    In order to prevent the worst from happening, it is better to burn it. "


    ...


    Perhaps it was an accidental coincidence. During the conversation, the two happened to meet a reporter from the San Franco Daily and recorded all this with a pen.


    After the newspaper published the news, it quickly caused a sensation in the Union. The patriotic businessman would rather burn the grain than sell it to the French. Such a touching story will naturally spread widely.


    Soon there were frequent news of merchants burning grain in various places, some were patriotic merchants, and some were simply out of anger. Anyway, everyone did not want the French to buy grain.


    The reasons for bullishness have emerged. The food is just in need. Austrian rushed to buy it before, and then the righteous merchants burned the food. The food circulated on the market decreased, and the price increase was inevitable!


    With the help of the capitalists, everyone believes that food prices will skyrocket, and even ordinary citizens have begun to hoard food.


    Then, the food trading prices of the coalition countries began to skyrocket, much like the trend of catching up with Europe.


    Especially in the futures market, the grain trading price in a few months has directly more than doubled.


    Similar scenes are not only staged in the Union, but also in other American countries.


    It''s just that the script has changed, and it''s not necessarily all food that is bullish, and other industrial raw materials have not fallen.


    ...


    It is not just the French who are affected by the price increase. The whole world is suffering the same disaster.


    No way, the capitalists are too powerful. Austria just started, and the rest was all controlled by them.


    As the newspaper said: "The emperor ordered Europe to tremble and the world to change.


    Thick smoke rose from the farm, changing the colors of the world; the flame mountain was born in the coal mine, and the day and night were reversed!


    Poor people, still running for three meals a day, worrying about heating ... "


    The irony of the news is whether it is Franz or Napoleon IV. This is a question worth discussing.


    However, Franz, who has a good attitude, directly taunted Napoleon IV, and quietly sent someone to change the emperor into a French emperor.


    The subsequent burning of materials was also interpreted as a means for the people to oppose the French hegemony, but unfortunately it was used by unscrupulous capitalists and finally hurt the world by mistake.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Your Majesty, these are diplomatic notes sent by various countries. They hope that we can exercise restraint and stop the current economic tactics."


    What should come is still to come. Anyway, things are also made in Austria, and there is nothing wrong with the protests.


    But is it the responsibility of the Austrian government to raise prices?


    the answer is negative!


    No matter how rich the Austrian government is, there is no way to buy supplies all over the world. In fact, the materials bought by the Austrian government actually account for only a small part.


    Although the incineration operation was first planned by the Austrian government, it was only a pretentious act, and several thousand tons of grain were burned in succession.


    The goods bought in real money were burned, and Franz was not so mentally disabled.


    Incineration of materials is nothing more than an excuse for the capital market to make everyone believe that there will be a shortage of materials in the market and push prices up.


    In the case where the country is not enough, it is natural to restrict exports. France is not a member of the free trade system. It must be the number one bad luck.


    As for some small countries injured by mistake, Franz can only say regret. After all, there are no perfect tactics in this world, and it is inevitable that someone''s interests will be damaged.


    Franz asked with concern: "How much has the price of commodities on the international market gone up from a year ago?"


    Weissenberg: "Overall prices have been raised by 31.4%, coal prices by 94.1%, food prices by 144.1%, and steel prices by 79.7% ..."


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said slowly: "The price is almost the same, let''s start shipping! If you drag it on like this, everyone can''t sit still."


    Although economic tactics are good, the problem is that public anger is hard to commit. Even if you make a fortune, if you keep playing, governments of all countries will definitely intervene.


    In fact, the governments of various countries can only delay to protest now, and the capitalists have also made great efforts.


    Prices are determined by market supply and demand. No one and money can''t get through. Austrian sweeping goods push up prices, and capitalists are the biggest beneficiaries.


    In order to make huge profits, I do n¡¯t know how many capitalists burned supplies under the guise of rebelling against the French hegemony, which contributed to the price increase.


    Carl Head said the opposite: "Your Majesty, we start shipping now, and these materials will flow into the hands of the French ..."


    In a sense, the Austrian government now ships, increasing the French''s war potential, and it can be regarded as a kind of "capital enemy".


    If it wasn''t Franz''s words, if anyone else proposed to sell off the materials hoarded overseas, Prime Minister Carl would greet his family.


    Franz shook his head: "Can''t drag any more, prices have risen to a high level, and dragging these materials back will hit our hands."


    It was originally bought at a high price, and it would be difficult to sell without taking advantage of the current opportunity.


    As for the capital enemies you are worried about, it is completely superfluous. Even if we don''t sell it, the French can buy it.


    Do n¡¯t forget that now the capital world is overcapacity, not undercapacity.


    Compared with the entire market, the materials we hoard account for at most one or two percentage points.


    As long as the French delayed the time of the war, all the problems were solved.


    The current international situation is not suitable for us to provoke war first. Politically, the first shot must be from the French. We can only respond passively.


    Selling materials now, not only selling the face of the governments of various countries, but also taking the opportunity to make a fortune, by the way, pit the French, why not do it? "


    This is a fact. Regardless of whether the French government is willing to accept it, the price has already gone up anyway. To buy it, you must accept the high price.


    After a moment of thought, Prime Minister Carl nodded: "If that is the case, then we better stimulate the French and provoke war before shipping."


    If you want to do it, you must do it. The highest price point is definitely after the outbreak of war. The French did not start the war for a long time. The biggest problem was that they did not have enough strategic materials in their hands.


    Once the war continues, in less than half a year, they will be in trouble.


    The French are not stupid, naturally considering the consequences of the ongoing war. After all, in addition to Bide, this time the enemy also has a giant Austria.


    The war between great powers cannot be ended in a single battle, and there is a chance of a comeback after failure. As long as the enemy refuses to compromise, the war will continue.


    When the materials are bought, it does not mean that they can be used immediately, and they have to be shipped back to China for processing, which takes several months or even longer time periods.


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 Chapter 893： Forced Palace and Fuse

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    On September 11, 1890, the German, Belgian, Austrian, Greek, and Black countries closed their trade channels with France, and the material embargo officially began.


    For a time, the European continent was trembling, and everyone knew that it was a precursor to the storm, and the European war may be inevitable.


    Persuade the French to give in?


    The material embargo of the anti-French alliance directly forced the Paris government to the corner. Taking a step back is not the sky, but the abyss hell.


    Persuade the anti-French alliance to calm down?


    This is even worse. The anti-French alliance is the victim. If the French were not ambitious to invade Central Europe, there would be no such thing.


    The worries of the people who eat melons are only worried about the European wars affecting the pond fish. It is not how much they love peace, and true pacifists cannot take power.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV, with dark circles under his eyes, once again convened a political meeting. There is no way, waiting is the most anxious.


    With the development of the situation, I originally wanted to benefit from the two countries, but now it has evolved into a decisive battle that determines the future destiny of France.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz: "Austria has begun to form an anti-French alliance, and now it has attracted four countries including Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, Greece and Montenegro to join.


    Switzerland and the Netherlands have begun to waver, and the anti-French voice in the Spanish government is also rising. Most of the mainstream public opinion in Europe is inclined to anti-French alliances.


    Recently, Austria has strengthened its ties with the Nordic Federation and Portugal. If it continues to drag on, the situation will only become more disadvantageous to us. "


    Brain supplements are the most terrible. The Austrian government frequently contacts with politicians from various countries and also announces that this is to strengthen business cooperation.


    It is okay for the Austrian government not to explain, and it is difficult for Karel Kadletz to doubt it.


    In the era of free trade, most governments do not interfere with economic operations, and there is no cooperation at all.


    In fact, the same is true. Although Austria has a high frequency of contact with other countries, it has not signed a treaty, at least not on the surface.


    Karel Kadletz did not know the details of the negotiations, but he still received the news that the representatives had a good time.


    Whether it is intentionally disgusting France or really intending to join the anti-French alliance, this is not a good thing for the French government.


    Prime Minister Terrence Burkin: "Now we are not only in trouble diplomatically, but also in the procurement of strategic materials.


    In just a few months, the price of strategic materials we plan to purchase has nearly doubled, and some commodity prices have even doubled directly.


    In the name of quelling domestic prices, many countries have raised tariffs with us, which has greatly increased the cost of corporate purchases.


    Affected by the insufficient supply of raw materials, some domestic companies have begun to reduce production capacity, which is very unfavorable for the war that is about to begin.


    There are all indications that all this is controlled by Austria. They tried to use these means to defeat us outside the battlefield! "


    The war between big powers is not only on the battlefield, but also outside the battlefield is also full of swords and swords.


    In this regard, France is undoubtedly a loss. Austria ¡¯s foreign trade volume is several times that of France, and the domestic market is far more than France.


    The political and economic impact of the two sides has long been not of a grade. Coupled with the influence of historical issues, it is almost inevitable that the French government is at a disadvantage.


    Napoleon IV frowned: "Not so serious, if all European countries really support the anti-French alliance, they will join the blockade against us.


    As long as they all join, we can''t fight against all countries, and abandoning the China-EU strategy is an inevitable result.


    The current situation is more like Austria''s one-handed control, pulling the big drama prepared for us by various countries, in an attempt to make us self-defeating. "


    Having been the emperor for so many years, Napoleon IV has long been nothing new. There is no secret in politics, and national political diplomacy revolves around interests.


    Starting from the perspective of interests and analyzing what is most beneficial to a country, one can roughly guess what each country wants to do.


    Undoubtedly, it is in the interests of everyone that Fawau loses both sides. In this context, except for the two foreign parties that Bide can''t hide from, everyone is the main reason to watch the bustle.


    With the exception of Greece and Montenegro, which have no choice but to support Austria, the rest of the countries have no reason to join the anti-French alliance.


    In the eyes of Napoleon IV, the current practice of various countries is to boost the flames, cheer the Austrians and strengthen their determination to fight against France.


    Economic Minister Elsa: "Your Majesty, you can''t drag on anymore. When we have completed the preparations for the war, the enemy has also completed the preparations for the war.


    We are not a member of the free trade system. In terms of purchasing strategic materials, we are at a disadvantage. The domestic economy is also slightly inferior to Austria, and it is not suitable for contracting Austria for a protracted war. "


    Napoleon IV understood that it was not the ministers who were anxious, but the domestic capitalists who were anxious.


    After confirming that the French government will implement the China-EU strategy, the capitalists have started full production.


    With the passage of time, the commodities in everyone''s hands increase day by day, and the liquidity decreases day by day. The war still does not break out, and everyone can''t help it if they don''t want to worry.


    In the unlikely event of a major change in the middle of the road, it is suddenly said that the war will not be fought, or that it will be delayed for three years and five years, and everyone will be finished.


    The commodities sold are money, and the commodities that are backed up are not assets, but liabilities, because storage also requires costs.


    It''s enough for the government to purchase in advance, and it''s impossible to achieve it. The reason is very simple: the French government doesn''t have so many warehouses to store materials.


    In this context, the capitalists want to digest the inventory in their hands and can only let the war break out in advance.


    The ministers clamored to start the war ahead of time. Not everyone was bought up, mainly because they knew it could no longer be stopped.


    Either the government takes the initiative to provoke war and take the initiative in war; or the capitalists start to provoke war, and no one will know how the situation will develop.


    Before Napoleon IV made a decision, the attendant hurriedly shouted outside the door: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation on the front line."


    The situation in Europe is already very tense. At this time, even if the anti-French alliance comes first, no one will be surprised.


    Hearing the urgent military situation, Napoleon IV naturally did not dare to neglect: "Get in here!"


    ...


    After a moment of effort, Napoleon IV said slowly: "On the front line, when three soldiers patrolled the border between us and Belgium, they were suddenly attacked by the enemy, and both died and disappeared."


    This is not the first time that border friction has occurred, but the situation of the dead has never happened.


    Because of the key to the tense situation, security has been strengthened on the border for a long time, and soldiers patrolling in groups are also in groups, and the adjacent distance will not be too far.


    Under normal circumstances, an accident occurs and the surrounding troops will arrive immediately. The dead can still understand that the disappearance is intriguing.


    As long as there is no water in their minds, the two countries will not do such wonderful things. But at this juncture, no one would care so much.


    Irrespective of the unreasonability, the French government wants to go to war. This is a ready war excuse.


    Even if he knew that there was a problem, Napoleon IV could not go further. Otherwise, if you find something, the French government will be ashamed.


    But the discomfort is inevitable. The dead are French soldiers. Did not die on the battlefield, because some people wanted to provoke the war ahead of time, they suffered the indiscriminate disaster.


    Everyone bowed their heads and said nothing. They were embarrassed when this happened!


    Earlier or later, it''s okay, but this is not the time now.


    Just now everyone had persuaded the emperor to go to war, and there immediately appeared an excuse for war, which seemed like a forced palace.


    This misunderstanding is politically fatal. If they change a strong emperor, they can go home now.


    Under the sharp eyes of Napoleon IV, Prime Minister Terrence Burgin said bitterly: "Your Majesty, this kind of thing happened, we should immediately be held accountable to Belgium.


    Order the Kingdom of Belgium to surrender the murderer within 48 hours, release the captured soldiers, and compensate us for the loss.


    To ... or else ... "


    Seeing Napoleon IV''s increasingly ugly complexion, in the end, Prime Minister Terrence Burgin couldn''t say anything, and his voice became choppy.


    It seemed to be almost the same. Napoleon IV narrowed his murderous eyes and said coldly: "Just follow the Prime Minister''s intentions, but it''s better not to mess up."


    ...


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 Chapter 894： Brutal Belgium

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    Out of the palace, Prime Minister Terrence Burkin''s back was soaked, and he knew he was being overcast.


    coincidence?


    There is no coincidence in politics. It is really a coincidence that the emperor must believe.


    There is no problem in lobbying the emperor to go to war. This is also the prime minister''s job, and it is not overstepped.


    But it happened to catch up with the soldier''s attack and was mistaken by the emperor as a forced palace.


    After a little thought, Terence Burgin locked the suspicion on the agricultural subordinate "Rafael", but he really did not understand why his cronies wanted to pit him.


    To know if Rafael can win the fattening of the management farm, or if he pushed it up with one hand, how to say is also a kind of knowing.


    Bureaucratic groups also talk about interpersonal relationships, and traitors will be despised wherever they go. Even if they change jobs, it will be after Prime Minister Terence Burgin has gone.


    At this time, the stabbing back was completely looking for death. With the power of Prime Minister Terrence Burgin, he was fully capable of knocking Rafael down in the dust before he fell.


    Things have happened, and now it is no longer necessary to struggle with this issue.


    Perhaps Rafael ¡¯s idiot was also exploited. At least Prime Minister Terrence Burgin did not think that Rafael had the courage to plan this incident.


    Seemingly calm and calm, the Belgian was blamed, but it does not mean that the matter is over.


    This time it was the French government and the emperor who had been pitted. How could it be possible to deal with such an obvious relationship with the emperor?


    Prime Minister Terrence Burgin has decided to pursue the end. No matter who did it, he must be prepared to greet the most powerful wave of revenge in France, provided that he can be found.


    After calming down, Prime Minister Terrence Burgin quickly put aside these miscellaneous thoughts, and there were a lot of things waiting for him to deal with the impending war. At this time, there was not much effort to worry about.


    ...


    On September 24, 1890, the French government issued a bill to Billy instructing the Belgian government to surrender the kidnapped soldiers and the assailants of the French soldiers within 48 hours, and pay one billion francs in compensation.


    Upon receiving this bad news, Leopold II, who was still celebrating the remarkable results of the joint blockade, was directly dumbfounded.


    Don''t wait to play like this. In accordance with established practice, after the French encountered the blockade, they should first fight against the anti-French alliance and then negotiate.


    How can the French make an excuse for war as soon as they come up, issue a war pass, and do not follow the rules at all.


    The French made excuses to provoke war. The problem is that they did not fight in Germany and Austria, but instead chose Belgium to be the rafters. Leopold II was really bitter in his heart.


    You should know that in order to avoid this war, the Belgian government has made many efforts, including active diplomatic mediation.


    Those who had originally hoped for the British-Austrian mediation, but the British boss was unreliable and changed hands to sell them; Austria also looked at the lively and not too big, after intervening in the mediation, not only did not find a way to ease the contradiction, but further forced the French to the corner.


    Even if he was forced to join the anti-French alliance, Leopold II began to work hard to reduce his sense of presence, and all the limelight was pushed to Germany and Austria.


    It''s a pity that you still have to come. Belgium''s geographical location determines the characteristics of their beatings, and they can''t escape it.


    After slowing down, Leopold II asked, "What do the ministers of Germany and Austria say?"


    Concessions are impossible, and without mentioning huge compensation, the Belgian government cannot hand over murderers and missing soldiers who do not exist.


    Foreign Minister Jule bitterly replied: "The German Minister did not give a clear answer, and he had to wait for a domestic decision.


    The Austrian Minister said that no matter what decisions we make, we will support them, including fighting against France. "


    It is easy to say that fighting is going on. If there is a fight, Belgium is the biggest victim.


    Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that unless the anti-French alliance takes the initiative, Belgium will be the main battlefield between the alliance and the French.


    It is impossible to take the initiative to attack. The anti-French alliances, including Belgium, are not prepared for war.


    The Austrian army is still in the country, even if it comes at the fastest speed, it will be half a month later.


    In fact, the Austrian army was able to enter the battlefield within a month, even if it went all out.


    Maybe ordinary people take a train from Vienna to Brussels, it only takes two days, but the military action is different.


    It takes time to build up troops, time to mobilize, and time to transport equipment and logistics.


    The railroad''s capacity is not unlimited. Ordinary trains can transport troops of one battalion at a time. With weapons, equipment, and logistics, many companies cannot even transport troops.


    Belgium has no ability to solve the logistics problems of reinforcements by itself. The Austrian army must carry it by itself.


    Because of different track standards, multiple transfers are required halfway. Each transfer requires materials to be unloaded, and a lot of time will be wasted along the way.


    The most optimistic estimate is that the departure from Austria to Belgium will take four or five days.


    Adding the preparation time in the early stage and the rest time after arrival, it will take ten days at the earliest before being able to enter the battle.


    It seems that there is not much time. The problem is that the reinforcements are not one company or two companies, but tens of thousands of companies.


    A train transports a company, and the train departs once every half an hour. The railway transports a maximum of 48 times a day, which is equivalent to transporting 48 companies, which is almost the strength of two regiments.


    It can''t be fast anymore. It has been very difficult for transnational railway transportation to be able to leave every half hour this year.


    There are only a few railways from Austria to Belgium, all of which are counted.


    In fact, it is a miracle to be able to guarantee the delivery of one division every day.


    Railway transportation cannot be carried out according to the limit. It takes half an hour to send a train. With the technology of this year, the coordination and scheduling are too difficult. In case of an accident on the way, it will hit.


    There is no guarantee that all bureaucrats will be 100% invested; nor can all trains wait for the opportunity to move at a uniform speed.


    The interval between the two trains was too short. In an emergency, the brakes were too late.


    Moreover, even if a train is stopped, there is no guarantee that the train behind it will not rear-end.


    This is still an infantry. If the artillery and armored troops are transported, whether the car can hold the big guy is a question mark.


    In a sense, the anti-French alliance is still at a disadvantage in railway transportation.


    Fortunately, Germany and Austria, even if the tracks are not completely consistent, the stations are still connected together, and the distance for manual handling is not far.


    Most railways in Belgium and Germany are doing their own thing, and there may be more than ten miles of transit between stations, which wastes a lot of time.


    Before the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements, Belgium could only fight side by side with the German Federation, and the anti-French alliance was at an absolute disadvantage in the short term.


    After a little thought, Leopold II solemnly said: "The French are prepared. The war is inevitable. From now on we will be ready for war.


    Generate electricity for the Vienna government, tell the Austrians that we are not ready to give in, and urge them to send troops as soon as possible.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs negotiates with the French as much as possible, we need time ... "


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 Chapter 895： Declare war

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    On September 25, 1890, the two countries mobilized for war almost at the same time, and everyone knew that it was about to move.


    The eyes of Europe came to Vienna. As the leader of the anti-French alliance, the position of the Austrian government at this time will directly affect the subsequent European change.


    Vienna Palace


    Franz asked: "Has the German Confederation yet to quarrel the results?"


    The Belgian forces alone cannot stop the French. If you want to wait for the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements, the cooperation of North Germany is particularly important at this time.


    Everyone knows the truth of the cold, and once the French occupy Belgium, North Germany will become a battlefield, and it is impossible to be alone.


    Against this background, North Germany''s troop support to Belgium is an inevitable result. However, this is only theoretical.


    A large number of people is not necessarily powerful, there are too many states in the German Federation, and their core interests are different. Not everyone is willing to work hard with the French.


    There is never a shortage of idiots in the world, and there is also such a presence within the German Federation. At this time, some people fantasized about gaining peace in exchange for profit.


    If there is a contradiction, let''s quarrel. Anyway, the existence of the Imperial Parliament is to provide everyone with a place to quarrel.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "On the issue of sending troops to reinforce Belgium, the states of North Germany have initially reached agreement.


    However, in the distribution of troops and command power, the parties have again diverged.


    George I behaved very negatively, and did not rush to urge everyone to send troops, it seems that he wanted to save his strength. "


    Everyone is selfish, and Franz is sure that both Belgium and Germany hope that Fau will lose both sides, or even die together in order to maximize the benefits.


    It is not surprising that George I was passively idle. Anyway, the battlefield is far away from Hanover. Even if it is a loss on the front line, Belgium and Baden are the first ones to suffer.


    When the western territories have fallen, Austria''s reinforcements should arrive, and it''s right to follow the flag waving.


    In the original Puja War in time and space, Austria was killed by a group of passive allies and had to face an enemy with twice the strength.


    Franz frowned and fell into hesitation. Frankly speaking, before this he was not prepared to sell his teammates. After all, the strength of both countries is limited and it is impossible to deliberately weaken.


    But the scene in front of him made him have to consider killing with a knife.


    A heavy-destructive German region seems to be more conducive to stability after reunification and reducing unnecessary troubles.


    "The original emergency mobilization plan was cancelled, and mobilization according to ordinary strength was enough. A week later, troops were sent to reinforce the Bid front.


    For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do a good job of coordination and communication, it must obtain the dispatching power of the railways along the way. By the way, tell the Belgians that reinforcements will arrive within a month.


    As for George I, leave him alone for now. Once the war broke out, they could not hide at all. "


    Franz still has a good manners, and the troop dispatch is only delayed by a week, which is completely worthy of the name of an ally.


    No one can blame the Austrian pit allies. The labor expedition must do preparation work, and there is really not much for a week.


    In fact, the Austrian army did not go to Belgium by train this time, but walked by two legs.


    There is no way, the railway transportation capacity is limited, and there are many countries involved, and the efficiency cannot be exerted at all.


    Valuable capacity can only be used for logistics supplies and weapons and equipment transportation, as for ordinary soldiers, they still have to go over.


    The march of more than 1,000 kilometers in more than 20 days, even if it is lightly put into battle, this speed can be achieved in continental Europe.


    ...


    There is no unnecessary explanation. The Vienna government has demonstrated its position with actual actions. The constantly armed forces are the most powerful response.


    This is badly damaging to the tsarist government. With the sight of the Faw, it is about to fight, without the gold master and logistics captain.


    Not to mention, you must mediate!


    St petersburg


    Angrily reprimanded Alexander III: "What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do?


    Let you delay the outbreak of the European War, and it will be a long time before the situation becomes uncontrollable ... "


    Starting from entering the house, Oscar Jimenez lowered his head and reduced his sense of existence as much as possible, but he still didn''t hide.


    There is no way for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a mistake. It was originally thought that the French would start the war only after completing the preparations for the war.


    Unfortunately, the plan did not change quickly, the French were not stupid, they were preparing for war, and the enemy was preparing for war.


    When they are ready, the enemy is ready. The scale of the war at that time is not tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands, but millions of armies fighting decisive battles.


    This kind of war will hurt you even if you win, and the fishermen who will only be on the side of the bargain will be worthless.


    Otherwise, Napoleon IV would not choose to use the question if he knew that someone planned it.


    After Alexander III ¡¯s venting was over, Oscar Jimenez tentatively explained: "Your Majesty, the European War was mainly because the French economy could not support it in advance.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made emergency preparations, and we have signed a contract with Austria, even if the outbreak of the European War will also guarantee our supply of strategic materials.


    With the industrial strength of the three anti-French alliances, there is no problem in supporting multi-line operations. The European War will not affect the battlefield in Afghanistan. "


    Judging from the industrial strength alone, the anti-French alliance has an absolute advantage, and the industrial strength of the two countries is already very close to France.


    In this context, Austria only needs to guarantee the logistics supply of its own army, and the logistics of the two countries can handle it.


    Even if there is a gap, only industrial raw materials and food are lacking. The French did not block the strength of the anti-French alliance, and these materials could be provided by Russia and Austria.


    In terms of industrial volume, Austria has no problem supporting three to five million troops, but the front line will certainly not use so many troops.


    Then Austria will have spare capacity in logistics, promising to guarantee the export of materials to Russia is theoretically feasible.


    Alexander III sneered: "It really does not affect, but as a price, we must unconditionally support Austria in this war.


    If the anti-French alliance loses on the battlefield, we have to send troops to help them fight. If Austria is defeated, we will also be defeated.


    By the way, I remember that some time ago, there was a fool who sold all the share of grain exported this year to Austria.


    We were bound to the chariot by Franz, and now it''s just more dead.


    From now on, everyone prays that the Austrians will use something more, otherwise the Russian Empire will suffer as well.


    At the same time, we also have to pray that the Austrians should not be too capable. If the French are defeated in three or five times, then we can only hand over the European hegemon! "


    Because Alexander III was not angry and the European War had not yet begun, the strategic empire of the Russian Empire would be gone.


    Unless they can cut the meat immediately and decisively abandon the Afghan region, otherwise in this European War, they can only go to black with the Austrians.


    The food that originally belonged to the powerful arms of the Tsarist government was sold to Austria early by the bureaucrats for their interests, and it is now impossible to repent.


    Unless the grain of the Russian Empire is exported, it will never go to the Black Sea Strait; and in the following Afghan war, it will not purchase logistics materials and industrial equipment from Austria.


    It is useless to be angry, things have already happened. Now, apart from praying that both France and Austria will be defeated, the tsarist government can do very little.


    ...


    The time was like an arrow, and 48 hours passed by, and the delay in Leopold II''s fantasy could not be realized.


    The French have a very firm stance, and they will not be given the opportunity to explain, even if there is international mediation.


    On September 27, 1890, the French government officially declared war on the Belgian government on the grounds that the Belgian conspiracy to kill French soldiers.


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 Chapter 896： George I in action

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    Regardless of whether or not, since the French declared war on Belgium, Leopold II could only keep up.


    Without declaring such a thing without a skin, Leopold II could not do it, and the Belgian people would not agree.


    On September 28, 1890, in a panic, the Belgian government released electricity to publicly declare war on France.


    There is no doubt that this telegram was not only for the French, but more for Austria.


    It seems to be saying: Boss and younger brother are on, now it''s up to you.


    On the afternoon of the same day, Franz gave an anti-aggression speech at the Imperial Parliament, denounced France''s shameless behavior, and then the delegates unanimously passed a bill to declare war on France.


    The following day, Franz published the "Book of the People of France" in the Vienna Palace, which listed a bunch of war consequences and called on the French people to stand up against the war of aggression launched by the government.


    There is no doubt that such an advisory document has no effect at all, and it has already declared war. Naturally, it is impossible to listen to him with a few slurs and close it.


    Of course, if the Italians are barely included in the French people, then this political show is the perfect level.


    After the announcement was issued, Rome broke out in anti-war and anti-aggression movements, and quickly spread to many Italian cities. If it were not for the Italian independent organization to be too incompetent, it might be another people ¡¯s uprising.


    On September 29, 1890, the French government declared war on Austria, and the French invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg on the same day opened the prelude to the European War.


    In the Hanover Palace, George I was cursing at the moment: "Damn British liar, all a group of children ..."


    It can be seen from the expression that George I was miserable by the British.


    The strength of the German Federation is not weak, and there is an Austria behind it, joining the security guarantees promised by the British. George I mistakenly believed that the French target this time is Belgium.


    In this context, George I will naturally encourage Austria to hide behind and watch the show.


    In order to drag Austria into the water and the establishment of the anti-French alliance, George I actively cooperated.


    After continuing to sign the covenant, he thought that the overall situation had been fixed, and with the constant flickering of the British, George I began to work passively.


    Anyway, the German Federation is very chaotic, and the slow movements are justified. I am not afraid of allies being held accountable.


    In addition to his appearance, George I did not urge all states to expand their arms and prepare for war. Allies urged him to push forward to the Imperial Parliament.


    After the two countries declared war on the French, George I secretly celebrated the success of the plan. Who knew that the French did not even let them go to the theater.


    Hiding is impossible, because of the butterfly effect, Luxembourg is still a member of the German Federation and has not gone out independently.


    As the "Gibraltar of the North", such a strategic place as Luxembourg, the French cannot naturally let it go.


    Otherwise, the French could only cry when the Germans were killed from Luxembourg when the war had reached a critical moment.


    Facts have proved that the British guarantees are not valuable on the French side. Regardless of whether or not the German Confederation entered the war, the French had already started anyway.


    Unless George I can sit back and watch the fall of Luxembourg, they will fight this war.


    "Your Majesty, breathe anger! The British will settle their affairs in the future, and it is imperative to mobilize as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the western land.


    At the same time, strengthen ties with allies, eliminate previous misunderstandings, and find ways to win this war. "Prime Minister Aval said


    Ignoring the Prime Minister, George I asked, "What did the British say? If something like this happened, shouldn''t they give us an explanation?"


    The central government of the German Federal Government dominated by Hanover is pro-British from top to bottom, and even the most pro-Austrian factions in the German Federation are very few here.


    The traditional friendship between English and Chinese has a long history. For a long period of time, both countries have a common monarch. For the past 100 years, the two countries have been the closest allies.


    Now that this is happening, the impact on George I can be imagined, and even the Prime Minister with pro-British leaders is gone.


    "The British government said it was a misunderstanding, and they are communicating with France, let us keep calm first." Foreign Minister Wei Delunde replied anxiously


    It can indeed be regarded as a misunderstanding. At least the two countries have not declared war on each other. In theory, there is a possibility of mediation.


    Calmness is impossible. The French are attacking the Luxembourg area. George I can calm down, but the frontline officers and soldiers can''t calm down.


    No matter how pro-British, George I is not a fool. If the British government strongly announces its intervention, he can wait and see, and misunderstand the misunderstanding, which is a fool.


    "Misunderstanding a ghost, is the French army going to Luxembourg to go on holiday?


    Tell the British that if the French do not withdraw from the German area within 24 hours, then war!


    The first, second, and seventh divisions stationed in the Rhineland region were ordered to immediately reinforce Luxembourg, and the ninth and eleventh divisions were ordered to move to the Belgian region to prepare for reinforcement of Belgium at any time.


    Inform the representatives of the states to convene the Imperial Parliament this evening. The government immediately issued a national mobilization order in the name of the central government.


    Arrange it, I will go to Berlin tomorrow. At this stage of the matter, we must fight for the support of Prussia.


    ... "


    At a critical moment, George I still showed the qualities a monarch should have, orderly issued a series of orders.


    If you don''t want to go to war with the French, it doesn''t mean that the German Federation hasn''t prepared for war. The German region has been fighting for hundreds of years, and all the princes who can survive are all of family origin, and there is no fuel-efficient lamp.


    The situation in Europe is tense, how could everyone not be prepared? The biggest problem of the German Federation is the difficulty of coordination, not other.


    George I was fooled by the British, in fact, forced to help. Because at this time fighting with the French, regardless of the outcome, more than 99% of them may lose the throne.


    If you lose the war, you will either be ousted from the throne by the French, or be ousted by the people.


    After winning the war, the German-Austrian merger is the general trend. In the German region, the Gotha dynasty could not compete with the Habsburg dynasty, and Hanover could not compete with Austria.


    For a monarch to lose the throne, it is not just a lack of a name, but a shame for life.


    The promise of the British was a life-saving straw, and the desires deep in his heart drove George I to believe.


    Now the lies have been taken through, and George I has sobered up. Since war cannot be avoided, it is necessary to face reality.


    After winning this war, he still has the capital to talk about the conditions. Even if he can''t keep the throne, he can have a decent ending.


    If you lose the war, you lose all your initiative and can only rely on the support of the British to maintain the system of governance, and you can be overthrown by the people at any time.


    After experiencing what just happened, George I has lost faith in the British and is ready to become self-reliant.


    To fight the French, the importance of the Kingdom of Prussia is reflected. With the glorious record of confrontation with the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia is the force of the German Federation.


    Despite the heavy losses in the previous war, and after the war was dug by Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia still has good fighting power.


    "Your Majesty, in view of the current complex international situation, the British are very likely to stand with the French, and I propose to suspend the payment of British loans." Prime Minister Ayval remedied


    The German Commonwealth was pitted by the British. As the leader of the pro-British faction, I believe Prime Minister Ayval promised by the British must be responsible.


    Ivar, who did not want to follow the end, decided to cut with the British, and the pro-British faction became an anti-British faction.


    As a political figure, changing your face like turning a book is normal operation, and Prime Minister Aywar has no slight pressure.


    "I''m afraid it won''t work. The British government is supporting the French, but it''s all secret. Britain is still a neutral country on the bright side.


    When we declare a debt default at this time, it is very likely that the British will really be forced to the French, and the situation will be even more detrimental to us. "Weidlund


    It is now the 19th century. Laying debts is not fun. The use of force to collect them is a common thing. The European countries that succeeded in relying on debts this year are the Russians.


    In the face of British creditors, the German Commonwealth obviously does not have the power to repay the debts. If the face is torn, they will still be unlucky.


    After hesitating for a while, George I gritted his teeth and said, "Due to the financial strain of the outbreak of war, we generated electricity to the British and told them that we would delay payment of the loan.


    This time they put us together. If there is no accident, the London government will give us some comfort.


    Now that the payment of debts is delayed, the British shouldn''t be much involved. Remember to be sincere in tone, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should try to appease the British.


    When necessary, we can make a promise to the British, and we will resume payment as soon as the French withdraw. "


    George I was forced to rely on the British account. The German Commonwealth had money, which was the money of the local state, and the central government had never been so good.


    Taxes cannot be collected, and even the central government of the German Federal Government cannot even pay the salaries of the staff. Many times it cannot be paid out, and must be paid in advance by the Hanover Finance.


    The war is to devour gold beasts again, and the huge amount of war funding will certainly not be paid out by the central government.


    It is another protracted nonsense to ask the governments of various states. At this juncture, it is possible to save one point or one point. Deferring payment of British debts is always better than financial bankruptcy.


    By the way, the British can also be warned not to go too far, otherwise the German Commonwealth will be over and their debts will be over.


    It''s a pity that George I lacked confidence, and the warning was blown away.


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 Chapter 897： South Line

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    The city of Milan has now transformed into a military fortress, leaving only the Golden Horse.


    Since the outbreak of the European War, the Kingdom of Lombardy has become the front line of the Fao confrontation. After the outbreak of the war, Prince Lutterbird issued the mobilization order for the first time.


    In the middle and late 19th century, the Wittersbach family seemed to be cursed, and various misfortunes followed.


    First, Maximilian II reacted a bit slower, stood in the wrong team in the international political struggle, and reluctantly retained the throne by political marriage.


    However, as a cost of failure, the Wittersbach family still paid a heavy price, lost the long-term operation of Bavaria, and came to Lombardy to reopen the foundation.


    Having just gained a firm foothold, the successor, King Ludwig II, suffered from mental illness again. Finally, Ludwig II was sent away. The successor, King Otto I, was also a mental patient.


    Not to mention prestige, the Wittelsbach family is directly reduced to laughter, and the outside world ridicules them as the "psychotic royal family", and even unscrupulous guys bet that the next king of the Wittelsbach family is mentally ill.


    Not only is it a misfortune, but Greece has a bad life. The same guy named Otto was not only extinct, he was also pinned to power.


    Without the intervention of the Vienna government, the rule of the Wittelsbach family in Greece had long collapsed.


    Good days have passed, and now it has caught up with the European War. The Lombard Kingdom became the front line, which was another major challenge for the reign of the Wittelsbach family.


    The regent Prince Lutterbird was very upset recently, fearing that something might have changed at the front, and the Wittersbach family would go into exile again.


    According to the laws of the new Shinra Empire, the king and the emperor have the command of the army at the same time, and there is nothing like him as the regent.


    King Lombardy was mentally ill, unable to perform his duties, and the command of the army fell to the emperor.


    It is easy to give up power, but it is hard to get it back. In the case of the Lombard Kingdom, if you want to regain command of the army, you have to wait for the next generation of kings.


    In this context, Prince Lutterbird should not worry. In case the government of Vienna is playing the idea of ??the Lombard Kingdom, and directly come to kill someone with a knife, it is over.


    "Your Highness, Admiral Moores has arrived in the parlor."


    The attendant''s voice pulled Prince Lutbird out of contemplation.


    "Okay, I''ll go right away!"


    After tidying up his clothes and looking in the mirror to make sure that he would not be rude, Prince Lutterbird strode out.


    Don''t talk about the general in the past, even if it is the marshal of the empire and the prime minister of the cabinet, Prince Lutterbird can also ignore it.


    Empire law stipulates that the Lombard Kingdom is highly autonomous, and no matter how high these people are, there is no way to reach out to the Lombard Kingdom.


    But not now. Admiral Moores is the commander of the Italian theater, and the Kingdom of Lombardy happens to be in his defense zone.


    On the whole, as long as it can win, even if the Lombard Kingdom is ruined, the Vienna government will not be distressed.


    As a front-line commander, the most important thing is to win. Others are minor issues, especially this time the enemy is French, everyone is prepared to pay a heavy price.


    Others can think of it like this, Prince Lutterbird can''t. Smashing any city in the Kingdom of Lombardy is a disaster for the Wittelsbach family.


    This will make their rugged rule even more stormy. From the standpoint of the Wittersbach family, it is best to defend the enemy from the frontier.


    ...


    After the greeting, Admiral Moores opened the door and said: "His Royal Highness, I am here to seek help.


    In order to guarantee the logistic supply of frontline troops, I hope you can provide 350,000 laborers and requisition all Lombard railways. "


    It only requires labor, not soldiers, because the army is not under the control of the local government, even in reserve.


    Hearing these two demands, Prince Lutterbird frowned: "General, your demands are too high.


    The Kingdom of Lombardy has a population of less than 4 million. At present, 200,000 people have entered the army to serve, and another 350,000 laborers have been recruited. Almost all our youths have been exhausted.


    Especially if you have to requisition all the railways, domestic production and life will be disrupted because of this, I am afraid ... "


    In the war years, the people in the border areas were a miserable one!


    When the fighting started, the most advanced operatives in the border area should bear the heaviest military service and labor; when the enemy came over, the border area was also the first to suffer.


    The embarrassment of Prince Lutterbird, Admiral Moores understands it very well, and he is not willing to do so if possible.


    But the soldiers are very fast. The recruitment of labor from the Kingdom of Lombardy is the fastest, and the requisition of railways is a must.


    "His Prince, I am very clear about your worries. The Empire will compensate the people of the Lombard Kingdom for their contributions.


    I will truthfully report the situation here, with specific compensation measures. Talk to the cabinet yourself.


    The requisition of railways is not negotiable. Not only railways, but also highways must be given priority to satisfy the army. If the transportation capacity is rich, we can open it up to private use.


    In addition, I hope that you will be able to confiscate some vehicles from the private sector, trucks, carriages, ox carts, donkey carts ... all visitors will not refuse. "


    Before the war breaks out, you will never know how lacking your preparations are.


    Austria is fully prepared, but as soon as the war broke out, it was found that it was not the case.


    The preparation is indeed adequate, but there are many soldiers who can''t stand the front line!


    Franz doesn''t think that a war with the French needs a national mobilization. The problem is that others don''t think so!


    Under the repeated persuasion of everyone, Franz decisively admitted. More people are better than less people, although the consumption is a bit bigger, but the odds are also up.


    In order to defeat the French, the government of Vienna was ruthless, and the cabinet planned to mobilize five million troops.


    There are one and a half million troops assigned to the southern line alone. It turned out that the various preparations were not enough at this time.


    There is no doubt that this 1.5 million is just a figure on paper, or a theoretical value. At present, the Lombard Kingdom has a total of more than 300,000 troops.


    No one knows what will happen to the follow-up troops. Everything must be based on the actual situation on the front line, and no one knows more or less.


    Admiral Moores just started preparing ahead of time, lest the frontline attack, and the embarrassment that the logistics could not keep up.


    After listening to Admiral Moores ¡¯s explanation, Prince Lutbird ¡¯s expression was slightly slower, and the central government would have to pay compensation. The most feared thing was to let the Lombard Kingdom bear the losses.


    "I remember that after the reform of the Imperial Army, trucks and motorcycles were equipped on a large scale, and the logistics have been semi-mechanized.


    Now that so many vehicles need to be requisitioned, is the general ready to take the initiative? "


    Admiral Moores laughed: "The news of His Royal Highness is not very accurate! Mechanization is just a concept put forward by the military. It is the trend of future military development, but not now.


    At present, we have only a small number of troops that can achieve semi-mechanization. If we want to fully realize semi-mechanization, it will be difficult to achieve within ten years.


    However, the logistics forces did equip a large number of trucks and were at the forefront of mechanized roads. It is just that after the military expansion, some of them are not enough.


    Considering the complex terrain and poor traffic in the Italian region, we must have a variety of transportation means, so as not to get time ... "


    After getting the desired answer, Prince Lutterbird was relieved. Then I got a headache again, and cooperation is necessary.


    France came over and the Kingdom of Lombardy was the biggest victim. Regardless of the military ¡¯s excessive demands, as long as the French can be kept out of the country, he will agree.


    The problem is that it is not easy to cooperate with the work, and not to mention whispering with the central government to compensate. It is enough for him to use roads and vehicles alone.


    ...


    Everything needs to be compared. If you know the difficulties facing the French, Prince Lutterbird will not have a headache.


    In the Turin French Army Command, Marshal Adrien was looking at the map and was worried. According to the plan, he should have launched an attack on the Kingdom of Lombardy.


    But the Italians came out with moths, and anti-war movements broke out in many cities, including Turin, delaying the operation of the army.


    If you do n¡¯t make trouble early, do n¡¯t make trouble at night, and wait until the war breaks out, the anti-war will start. If no one controls it, Adrien wo n¡¯t believe it.


    It should be known that before this, the Italian people still held the banner of supporting the emperor and demanded that the government declare war on the three kingdoms of Biedeo.


    Now that the matter is over, Adrien can only find a way out. He couldn''t even report to the country.


    Because the cover is lifted, many people will be unlucky. If there are too many offenders, his marshal will not be mixed up.


    "Did the mouse catch it?"


    The mouse is synonymous with the Italian independent organization. Since the French annexation of the Italian region, the bureaucrats have added an activity to catch the mouse.


    "Marshal, you know, these mice are so timid, they just don''t show their heads ..."


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 Chapter 898： Thrilling Return

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    "Fool! Don''t you know how to deal with mice?"


    Looking at his confused face, Marshal Adrien explained helplessly: "You catch cats and use cats. Can''t you think of such a simple question?


    The enemies did not show their heads, they just tried to get them out. Find a few ground snakes and let them catch the party.


    Intimidation and temptation are all used for me, not everyone is a hard bone, as long as you catch one, you can bring out a nest. "


    Intimidation and temptation is not a new method. France has used it since its annexation of the Italian region, and the effect is quite good.


    It''s just that the situation has gradually changed over time. The domesticated cat lived too comfortably, and even the ability to catch mice has deteriorated.


    The middle-aged military officer said: "But Marshal, we have no right to intervene in local affairs. I am afraid that intervening will cause dissatisfaction of the local government."


    If a country wants stability, military-political separation is an indispensable part. There is no doubt that France is a country with separated military and government.


    The military can capture members of Italian independent organizations that disrupt logistics, but it is politically taboo to attract powerful factions locally.


    After hesitating for a while, Adrien nodded. Being able to get to where he is now, Adrien is not a political layman.


    Many unspoken unspoken rules on the officialdom are unacceptable. Even if he is a marshal of the French army, he can''t be an exception.


    "Give power to the cabinet to explain the situation, let them find a way to coordinate the local government, and cooperate with us to eliminate the Italian chaotic party colluding with Austria."


    The bureaucratic nature of the French bureaucracy, Adrien is clear. Those who are able to occupy a high position are those who pursue "more things are better than less".


    If the central government does not intervene and the military directly negotiates with the local government, the final result will definitely be inconclusive.


    The big picture is no more important than the hat on everyone''s head. As long as there are no major events, local governments will never admit that their jurisdiction has chaotic parties.


    ...


    London


    The outbreak of the European War should be great news for the Italian revolutionary organization, but Vittorio Emanuele III is not happy now.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the British police force around has increased significantly, and even people have been tracking and protecting for 24 hours.


    There is no doubt that, as Britain''s advantageous **** in the Italian region, Vittorio Emanuele III was under house arrest.


    Although personal freedom is not restricted, it is limited to activities in the British Isles, and it is simply impossible to go abroad.


    There is no free lunch in the world. The British accepted the Italian independent organization, and they paid for it and contributed. They naturally wanted them to play a role.


    In this regard, Vittorio Emanuele III still wanted to open up. It is nothing more than a matter of interests. As long as he can support his return to the country, the rest is easy to discuss.


    "Fine, how are you communicating with the British? Are they willing to support us in our return now?"


    British foreign policy is fickle, and support for Italian independent organizations also changes frequently.


    Whenever the relationship between Britain and France is at its worst, independent organizations can receive large sums of money. Anyway, it is the hardest time for independent organizations.


    It stands to reason that now that Britain and France are allies, the days of Italian independent organizations should be sad.


    But there are exceptions, and the London government is now counting on France and Austria to lose both sides. Until the situation is clear, the British will not let Vittorio Emanuele III leave.


    After all, his political value is high. In case the French win the war, the Italian independent organization is a weapon to check and balance the French.


    If Austria wins the war, they can also support the Italian independent organization to unify the Italian region and cause trouble for Austria.


    No matter what happens in the future, the British will not let the piece of Vittorio Emanuele III out of control.


    "Your Majesty, the British rejected our proposal on the grounds that the situation was unclear."


    It can be seen from Fein''s desperate expression that the situation is more serious than he said.


    The Italian independent organization now has Austria ¡¯s support, and if the British simply do not support it, it will not make Fienne despair.


    After a sigh, Vittorio Emanuele III reluctantly said: "I should have thought about it. Recently, there have been so many guards outside, obviously for the sake of watching us.


    It seems that the British are going to support the French this time. We are worried that we will go back to join hands with the Austrians and let the French lose the war. "


    Vittorio Emanuele III now regrets in addition to regret. Prior to this, the Austrian Minister had repeatedly invited him to Milan to command the Italian independence movement at close range.


    In order not to become an Austrian puppet, Vittorio Emanuele III resolutely refused.


    How can I avoid the first day, but not fifteen. Escaped from the risk of being a puppet in Austria, but ushered in a darker British.


    When the Austrian puppets were only temporary, Vittorio Emanuele III had a chance to return after the war, which was barely a deal.


    It is different to stay in London to sit back and watch the situation develop. Not only can it not lead the independence movement in the Italian region, but even the chance of reinstatement is buried.


    Even if the French defeated and the Italian region regained its independence, it had nothing to do with Vittorio Emanuele III.


    The Government of Vienna cannot be so kind. It is not only Vitorio Emanuele III who is qualified to inherit the throne, but he is the one who has fortunately defeated himself.


    Prime Minister Leonid cut the railroad: "In any case, we must leave London as soon as possible and go back to host the independence movement.


    The more the British did not want us to return, the more they showed that the French were at a disadvantage on the battlefield, and they worried that we would go back and become the last straw that crushed the camel.


    This is our closest time to reinstatement. Missing this opportunity, it will be difficult to reinstate in the future. "


    The European balance policy is a trick of the British, and it has nothing to do with everyone. Even if it is to be considered, it is also a problem after the success of the restoration of the country.


    As long as he can restore his country, Prime Minister Leonid does not care who is the boss. Anyway, no matter who became the hegemony of Britain, France, Russia and Austria, it is impossible for the kingdom of Sardinia to become the hegemony.


    Vittorio Emanuele III nodded: "The Prime Minister is right, we must find a way to leave. This opportunity must not be missed.


    It''s just that the British stared at us so hard that we couldn''t leave the British Isles, not even by smuggling. "


    In order to restore the country, all the people present were communicative activists, often coming and going at various banquets.


    It is estimated that the British policeman on duty can clearly call out the names of each of them. It is unrealistic to want to leave.


    As if thinking of something, Foreign Minister Phon showed a smile on his face, and then quickly disappeared again.


    After hesitating again and again, he said, "Everyone leaves together, and certainly cannot hide the eyes and ears of the British.


    If you just send one or two people away, there is still hope, but only to take some risks.


    If they are seen by the British, they may even ... "


    Waiting for Phine to finish his speech, Vittorio Emanuele III interrupted: "There is a risk involved in doing anything. The ongoing resurrection movement is by itself the highest risk.


    State your plan, Phine. As long as I can revive Italy, I am willing to take any risks. "


    It is not that Vittorio Emanuele III has the fearless spirit, but under the European political system, as a king, there is little need to worry about security, and their personal safety is jointly protected by all countries.


    Except for the Revolutionary Party of the Second Secondary School, normal people will not kill the king. Even if Vittorio Emanuele III did something that offended the British, the London government could not give him a click.


    Even if it fell into the hands of the French, Vittorio Emanuele III was confident to ensure his personal safety and even received courtesy.


    Anyway, there is no life threatening, and Vittorio Emanuele III naturally does not mind the bravery displayed in front of the supporters.


    Fein nodded: "My plan is to make His Majesty pretend to be sick first and reduce contact with the outside world.


    In the short term, the British will definitely send people to check, but they cannot stay there for 24 hours.


    After waiting for a while, the British eased their vigilance, the frequency of viewing decreased, and the opportunity came.


    Your majesty ¡¯s private doctor is ours. Arrange a person similar to His Majesty, posing as Dr. Jack ¡¯s assistant to enter the manor and replace His Majesty.


    Many people have seen His Majesty, but those who have been in close contact with His Majesty are all great people. Those guys outside are just a glance at the distance, and they should not be familiar with His facial expression.


    In the evening, we left with Dr. Jack. Under the cover of night, we applied makeup to our majesty, and the chance of concealing the guard was very high.


    The evening is a time for rest, even if someone comes to visit, we can use the illness of His Majesty to hide the past.


    We can contact the Austrians first and arrange the ship''s reception in advance. After leaving the manor, His Majesty left London by boat overnight.


    Even if it was discovered by the British the next day, the ship left the port. After a while, the British could not determine the direction of the ship, and even if they wanted to send the navy to intercept, they did not know how to chase it.


    For the sake of insurance, we can also allow the Austrians to arrange a few more boats and sail in different directions at the same time, distracting the British. "


    The typical Li Daitao stiff, without much technical content, is currently the best choice for Vittorio Emanuele III to get rid of the prison.


    It doesn''t matter whether the British will be ashamed or angry afterwards. No matter how angry the British government is, it is impossible to click on those who stayed.


    The government in exile in Britain this year is not one or two. If it goes too far, other governments in exile will also be tragic.


    Without these organizations waving their flags, the British will fall into a passive situation internationally, and it will not be so easy to do things.


    In essence, when the British host these governments, in addition to gaining an opportunity to intervene in his internal affairs, they are more involved in secretly making political transactions.


    Simply put, if you are pro-British and everyone has a good time, then nothing will happen; if one day you are anti-British, then they support the restoration of the government in exile to engage you.


    Maybe something is not enough, but bad things are definitely more than enough. Especially for small countries, because they cannot withstand this kind of toss, they have to make concessions to the British in political diplomacy.


    Vittorio Emanuele III said fiercely: "I decided to gamble! For the great Italy, the next thing will get rid of everyone."


    The risk is within the controllable range. Even if it fails, the situation will not be worse than it is now. Naturally, everyone has no reason to object.


    ...


    At the time of crisis, the efficiency of independent organizations was still very high, and Vittorio Emanuele III fell ill that day.


    In order to disgust the British, the independent organization secretly released news that Vittorio Emanuele III was ill by the British popularity.


    This year''s medical technology is underdeveloped, and getting sick is very terrible. A little disease can be fatal.


    It is even more trivial for the king to be ill. Even though Vittorio Emanuele III was the king in exile, he was still valued by the British government because of the European War.


    The famous doctors in London, who went in and out of the estate of Vittorio Emanuele III one after another, found no cause.


    Even in the newspaper, there was news of Vittorio Emanuele III seeking medical attention, as if he was about to die.


    In the official residence of Prime Minister Downing Street, Prime Minister Gladstone, who had just been busy for a day, accidentally browsed a newspaper on the table, which just published news of the serious illness of Vittorio Emmanuel III.


    Soon Prime Minister Gladstone frowned, and at this time, the Italian Independent Organization has become a bargaining chip for Britain ¡¯s interference in the European War, especially for Vittorio Emanuele III. Core.


    Although the weight of this chip is not enough, but now there are not many chips for Britain to choose from, and the importance of the Italian independent organization is highlighted.


    If Vittorio Emanuele III died, the Italian independent organization that had been torn apart would be completely abandoned.


    For Britain, this is undoubtedly a very bad result. According to the plan, Prime Minister Gladstone also wanted to rewrite the European political landscape after both France and Austria were injured.


    The most ideal result is to split France and Austria at the same time. Split South Germany from Austria and merge with North Germany to build a small German Empire.


    Let the Italian region get rid of the French rule and independence, plus Lombardy and Venezuela to form an Italian kingdom.


    To do this, the importance of Italian independent organizations is self-evident. Although there is no such thing as strength, the political appeal is ...


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 Chapter 899： encounter

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    On the splint, Captain Petra looked into the distance with a sad and gloomy look, seemingly lost in thought.


    He has never been so nervous after twenty years of crawling on the sea. Even after being robbed by pirates, Petra was not nervous now.


    There is no way, who let him take a business that should not be taken?


    In fact, Petra also knew that the business was risky. Boating at night this year is very dangerous. Under normal circumstances, no one will ask to leave Hong Kong overnight.


    But there are surprises in everything. For the pound, Petra still doesn''t mind taking risks.


    In his consciousness, it was nothing more than taking a few people to leave. Similar things have been done many times.


    It''s just that under normal circumstances, smuggling from outside into Britain is very rare.


    For Petra, these are minor issues. As long as the money is enough, everything is easy to discuss.


    Everything went well in the preceding situation, and it was not until these special customers boarded the ship that Petra realized that something was wrong.


    After so many years in the sea, Petra is also very knowledgeable. No matter how disguised Vittorio Emanuele III disguised himself, his temperament could not deceive people.


    With many years of experience, Petra judged at a glance that the identity of this group of people was unusual and definitely a big man.


    The problem is that the Fulda is just a normal cargo ship, and it has no comfort at all.


    Unless it is a time of crisis, the big guys will not choose this apparently disregarded way of travel even if they are down again.


    No one wants to take this business, which means great trouble. Before Captain Petra repented, he was warned.


    Send the person to the Netherlands according to the agreement, and double the commission income; if there is any accident on the road, the whole family will go to hell.


    Rejection is impossible. The whole family is stared at, and Petra can only expect God to bless him, and the road is smooth.


    ...


    While Petra was in deep contemplation, the two warships were chasing up from a distance, no more than 20 nautical miles away.


    The experienced first officer reminded: "Captain, the situation is a bit wrong. The next two warships seem to be staring at us."


    Hearing the first officer''s words, Petra went straight to the observation room without saying anything, and took the telescope and looked back.


    Sure enough, two warships appeared on the horizon, approaching the Fulda.


    Because of the distance, Petra cannot yet determine which warship it is. But the gradually shortened distance told Petra that the visitor was not good.


    "At the present speed, after a maximum of six hours, the next two warships will catch up.


    The subpoena continues to accelerate and we must arrive in the Netherlands as soon as possible. After completing this single task, all income increased by half. "


    The first officer''s hearty answer: "No problem, Captain."


    Everyone risked their lives to go to sea to beg for life, and what they seek is wealth. As long as the money is enough, everything is easy to discuss.


    However, Captain Petra is not so optimistic. With years of sailing experience, it can be determined that the closest port of the Fulda to the Netherlands is more than one hundred nautical miles.


    Under normal driving conditions, the warship is not much faster than the cargo ship, but the speed limit of the warship is high. If it advances at full speed, it can run twice as fast as the ship.


    Of course, steamships this year still have to be limited by power. Although the warship runs fast, once it is fully advanced at full speed, it will definitely have a major repair afterwards, and it may even be scrapped.


    Unless it is a very important thing, in general, the Navy is not so luxurious.


    ...


    The movement on the ship alarmed Vittorio Emanuele III in the cabin.


    "What''s going on, is it because of pirates?"


    For safety reasons, when Vittorio Emanuele III left, he also arranged for several cargo ships to leave the port at the same time.


    In theory, as long as there was no exposure that night. Inconvenient communication this year, even if the British government found him missing the next day and ordered the Royal Navy to pursue it, it was not so fast.


    Waiting for someone to answer, Captain Petra broke in.


    "Sorry, I have bad news. I have to disturb you.


    The situation is very critical now, and two warships are catching up, less than 20 nautical miles from us.


    I have ordered an acceleration, but the Fulda is just an ordinary freighter. Even if it has been modified, it still cannot run the warship.


    For the safety of everyone''s lives, I hope you can open your heart and make things clear so that you can make a decision. "


    Hearing the warship chase up, Vittorio Emanuele III''s face changed greatly, and he sighed helplessly.


    Thinking of his heavy responsibility, Vittorio Emanuele III forced himself to calm down and said slowly, "Master Captain, is there still a lot of cargo on the Fulda?"


    Captain Petra nodded, and the cargo ship was definitely going to ship the goods, and there was no doubt at all.


    After receiving a positive response, Vittorio Emanuele III: "Very well, now all the commodities and debris are thrown into the sea except for retaining the necessary coal.


    Including bed sheets and quilts, personal items, weapons and ammunition, food and water only retain a half-day share, and do everything possible to reduce weight. "


    Vittorio Emanuele III''s understatement, stunned Captain Petra, then exclaimed: "This is impossible! I will lose the goods if I lose these goods!"


    It''s not an exaggeration. With Petra''s net worth, he lost this cargo and had no choice but to go bankrupt.


    Vittorio Emanuele III smiled slightly, pretending to say nothing, "Don''t worry, I will bear all the losses, including the employer''s dissatisfaction, someone will solve it for you.


    Now, what you have to do is throw away these unnecessary things, find a way to speed up the boat and get rid of the chasing soldiers behind. "


    Compensation?


    Vittorio Emanuele III admits that he is a poor ghost, even the poorest royal family in Europe.


    The generous family left behind by the original ancestors had already been tossed almost because of the desire to restore the country.


    In order to maintain a decent life, Vittorio Emanuele III has long been in debt. The so-called indemnity is totally a short check.


    But no matter how poor he was, he couldn''t show his cowardice. In any case, first arrive in the Netherlands and talk about whether to pay compensation.


    After pondering for a moment, Captain Petra shook his head: "It still doesn''t work. Even if all the cargo on the ship is discarded, the speed will increase by at most two knots. We still cannot win the warship.


    Do n¡¯t forget, there are artillery on the warships, they can attack from a distance, and the small body of the Fulda ca n¡¯t stand the toss. "


    It doesn''t matter if money is money or not, the key is life. Civilized law enforcement is not popular this year. The navy''s favorite is to speak with shells.


    Vittorio Emanuele III frowned, and asked with concern: "Is the British warship chasing the British or French?"


    Captain Petra rolled his eyes and replied in a very exaggerated tone: "It''s not certain for the time being. But the warship we came from London and came to pursue should be British.


    Did you offend the French government?


    God, I''m really unlucky! This kind of thing can be encountered, it is simply terrible ... "


    Vittorio Emanuele III waved his hand: "Lord Captain, don''t be so pessimistic. If they are British warships, they dare not shoot.


    I think you might as well waste your time here to clear the warehouse quickly, at least we are more likely to escape.


    Otherwise, everyone will fall into the hands of the British, I will be fine, but you will die. Believe me, they will hang you. "


    The princes are not capable of ordinary people, although the gold content of the throne on the head of Vittorio Emanuele III is somewhat low, but the king is the king.


    Under the European political system, killing a king is a felony.


    Vittorio Emanuele III can be sure that the British were very dissatisfied with his running, but he was not dissatisfied to the point of killing him.


    The British government can''t bear the crime of killing the king, and the Royal Navy also can''t bear the crime of killing the king.


    In contrast, the French are hard to say. The two sides are already enemies, and Vittorio Emanuele III has no confidence in the morality of the Bonaparte dynasty.


    Moreover, Vittorio Emanuele III ran out of London. As long as the French have thick skin, they can not admit it, and then throw the pot to the British.


    Captain Petra''s face sank, and after a moment of hard work: "Okay, you won. But, sir, it is best to give me a satisfactory account, or everyone will be shot twice."


    Compromise, this is no way. Petra hasn''t lived enough yet and is not going to die.


    After pondering for a while, Vittorio Emanuele III said slowly, "Relax, the reward afterwards will definitely make you satisfied.


    If you perform better, even if you are given a knighthood, it is not impossible. "


    The noble titles are very valuable in Europe, but also very cheap. At least now the title of the kingdom of Sardinia is not valuable.


    In London, Vittorio Emanuele III sold the title more than once in order to raise funds for the restoration of the country.


    From the prince to the knight. As long as there is money, there is nothing that cannot be sold.


    For Vittorio Emanuele III, the knighthood was the cheapest asset and was completely worthless until the success of the reinstatement.


    Even if the restoration of the country is successful, the gold content of the title of the kingdom of Sardinia will be greatly reduced. After all, it is a knight bought with money, don''t expect the aristocratic world to recognize it.


    Captain Petra is not stupid. There are a lot of powers in Britain, but those who can get the knighthood as compensation are actually some royal families in exile.


    Reminiscent of the current situation, the identity of Vittorio Emanuele III has actually been exposed.


    I know it, but Captain Petra ¡¯s EQ is not low, forcibly suppressing the urge.


    This kind of time is not a good time to reveal your identity, and no monarch wants to be seen at its worst.


    "I have no problem, I will do it immediately!"


    Having said that, after glancing at Vittorio Emanuele III, Petra retreated.


    Wealth, wealth, and insurance are common in China and abroad. Captain Petra has been drifting on the sea for more than two decades and has long been tired of this life.


    It''s just that I didn''t have the opportunity to transform and had to continue. Now the opportunity is coming, although Vittorio Emanuele III looks dismal, but can''t stand the noble birth!


    Judging from the current situation, the chances of the restoration of the Kingdom of Sardinia are similar to those of the anti-French alliance to win the war.


    Judging from past experience, Captain Petra believes that the winning odds of the warring parties are five or five. Now going to Vittorio Emanuele III is a gamble in life.


    It stands to reason that Captain Petra in the middle of the New Year should not like gambling, but the problem is that he cannot rely on other dignitaries!


    The royal family and big nobles in all European countries have a lot of officials. Who will be full and supportive, and do n¡¯t need someone who knows the roots, and run to reuse a guy of unknown origin?


    Don''t look at the current public opinion, it is becoming more and more unfavorable for the noble groups, but it is the nobles who have the most power.


    Even the most bullish capitalists are striving to become members of the noble group, and Petra is no exception.


    ...


    Seeing a box of commodities being thrown into the sea, Captain Petra continued to bleed deep inside, and now all he lost was money.


    Although Vittorio Emanuele III promised compensation, it is still unknown whether it can be honored.


    After all, this king is really too poor, and the following War of Restoration will cost a lot of money.


    Even if the restoration is successful, there will still be many years of hardship in the future.


    It ¡¯s okay if you do n¡¯t go to the past. The one who needs money needs money, and the king ca n¡¯t owe money. But if you want to go to the past to achieve a retrograde life, Petra can''t make the boss embarrassed.


    The distressed time did not last long, and the warship behind him suddenly accelerated, 15 nautical miles, 10 nautical miles, 5 nautical miles ...


    The distance between the two sides is constantly being shortened, and the cruel reality has made Captain Petra no longer care about it.


    The first officer said anxiously, "Your Excellency Captain, the Englishman in the back uttered a slogan, let us stop the ship for inspection, or fire the gun."


    That''s the Royal Navy. Those who have been on the sea this year know that the most unprovokable thing in the world is the British Royal Navy.


    In ordinary times, when you meet, you can hide and hide, and avoid close contact as much as possible.


    The reason is naturally due to the reputation of the Royal Navy as "stolen and official". Even if this is a British ship, the Royal Navy is encountered at sea, everyone is still worried.


    In particular, Captain Petra also ordered all the goods to be discarded, and the uneasiness in everyone''s hearts became even stronger.


    Petra forced to endure discomfort and said: "Responding to them, this is the high seas, not under British jurisdiction, they have no right to check."


    The first officer said with a trembling voice: "Can the captain do this? In case they really fired, then we''re done.


    Otherwise, stop the boat for inspection, anyway, there is nothing on the boat, it is worth them ... "


    "They came towards me, but it''s not important anymore. Send a banner to tell them, if you want to kill Jun, just shoot!"


    The sudden sound startled the two and jumped. I don''t know when Vittorio Emanuele III appeared behind them.


    Seeing Vittorio Emanuele III confirming his identity, Captain Petra hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, why are you here? It''s not safe here, you should go back to the cabin!"


    ...


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 Chapter 900： Western crisis

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    The bright sunshine shines in the blue sea, and there is no special flavor.


    In the windy and beautiful day, there was a bonus to be handed out, and Colonel Richard was very comfortable.


    With years of experience, he found out that there was a problem with the boat ahead, tried to chase it, and it turned out.


    Ordinary merchant ships would also stay away when they saw the Royal Navy on the high seas, but no matter how far away they were, they would not sell their goods in the sea just to run away.


    Although the Royal Navy has a history of guest pirates, that is all past tense, and it has converged a lot in recent years.


    Even if it is a robbery, it will be disguised. When the navy flag is hoisted, at most, a protection fee is extorted.


    Those with a relationship background can also enjoy discounts on climbing relationships. As long as the money is in place, even if it is smuggled.


    The performance of the Fulda is undoubtedly telling them that there is no silver three hundred and two in this place. Such a fool is rare, and Captain Richard will naturally not let it go.


    The officer in charge of the slogan said excitedly: "Colonel, we met Vittorio Emanuele III, just on the warship in front, he has already identified himself."


    In order to catch Vittorio Emanuele III who was on the road, the London government was cruel, and the Royal Navy almost came out.


    Nor can it be said that arresting, after all, a king, John Bull also has to pay attention to international influence, so the mission of the Royal Navy is to invite people back.


    Hearing this good news, Colonel Richard looked overjoyed. To know that in order to stimulate everyone''s enthusiasm, the country has offered a reward.


    As long as you can bring Vittorio Emanuele III back, you will not only have a huge bonus, but you can also go up one level.


    Richard is already a colonel, and he will cross the threshold of generals. It seems that there is only a line, but in fact this is the difference between heaven and earth.


    There are a lot of colonel officers in the Royal Navy who can really cross the threshold of generals. There is no way. It is a time of peace. It is naturally difficult to advance without advancement.


    "What are you waiting for, let them stop the ship immediately, and please come to Vittorio Emanuele III."


    The word "please" Colonel Richard bite very hard. The fallen king, who is also a king, must be given enough respect.


    There is no way, the relationship between the European royal family is very chaotic, relatives are everywhere when going out, and the relationship between any royal family should not be underestimated.


    The young officer''s face suddenly became ugly, and he replied with a headache: "We have already sent out an invitation, but Vittorio Emanuele III did not agree.


    And warned us not to keep up, or we will be responsible for any accidents that occur halfway. "


    In the end, the young officer made a decisive choice to avoid the weight, and did not directly say the threat of Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Colonel Richard was dumbfounded. He never imagined that Vittorio Emanuele III was so uncooperative.


    The threat of firing is impossible. In case of bad luck, Vittorio Emanuele III saw God, and no one was charged.


    Glancing at the young officer, Colonel Richard reprimanded: "He refused, you won''t persuade!"


    Yes, it is to persuade, no matter how down, for most ordinary people, Vittorio Emanuele III is a big man.


    Seeing the young officer''s face confused, Richard continued to add: "Idiot, Vittorio Emanuele III. We can''t move. Can''t you still try to intimidate other people on the ship?"


    Go down to speed up and put pressure on them ... "


    ...


    Facts have proved that the slogan is still not perfect enough. At least when expressing threats, the deterrent is not strong enough.


    After confirming that the British did not dare to fire, the people on the Fulda quickly recovered. Of course, the emotions were still a little excited.


    The opening of Vittorio Emanuele III''s gold mouth, everyone is noble, provided that King Sardinian can successfully return to the country.


    Anyone who lives on the sea knows that wealth and wealth must be sought in danger. Captain Petra also exaggerated the success rate appropriately and told everyone that the French were at a disadvantage on the battlefield.


    In order to save the failure of the French, the despicable British government seized Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Nothing wrong, it is a mean and shameless British government. Do n¡¯t look at everyone being British, but there is a difference between the British and the British.


    Although it is a temporarily arranged ship, it is impossible for the Austrian Embassy to not conduct an investigation. The Fulda can be selected, naturally because the crew is Irish.


    If the crew were all English who belonged to Britain the strongest, it would be another situation now.


    The distance between the two sides continued to be narrowed, and the atmosphere on the Fulda became tense, and Vittorio Emanuele III had to personally appease the people.


    Suddenly, a few black spots appeared on the horizon, and the crew on the observation deck reported back: "The fleet was found ahead, and we are heading in this direction."


    Vittorio Emanuele III breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately said: "That was the ship that came to meet us, and leaned over immediately."


    After that, he pretended to enter the cabin calmly.


    The accompanying middle-aged man couldn''t help but remind him: "Your Majesty, this time we left the route selected by ourselves. Even the Austrians do not know the specific route and did not arrange for the ship to respond!"


    After so many years in exile, the Italian independent organization was also severely beaten by society, and now no longer trusts anyone.


    Even if he is now an ally with Austria, Vittorio Emanuele III did not accept the escape route arranged by the Austrian embassy, ??but instead temporarily changed the route and boarded the Fulda.


    Vittorio Emanuele III said slowly, "It is not important now if anyone answers, as long as someone knows that I am on the Fulda."


    It is now less than a hundred nautical miles from the Netherlands, and there are only two British warships chasing after them. They are unable to kill all the people in a fleet together.


    Once approaching, tell them that there is a noble king on the Fulda. As long as the British officers chasing behind were not stupid, they would let us go. "


    In theory, the Royal Navy does not dare to kill the king. But there are accidents in everything. In this vast sea, it is not a big deal to miss a boat.


    The fact that Vittorio Emanuele III boarded the Fulda was completely temporary, and only a limited number of people knew.


    And these insiders are all in London. Once the British are ruthless and come to a murder, who can prove that the British did it?


    It may leave clues, but the problem is that someone has to check it down, not ordinary people.


    The people on the Fulda are all temporary children, and their loyalty simply cannot stand the test. Earlier I said that the British did not dare to do it, it was to encourage morale.


    ...


    On October 9, 1890, under the **** of the Royal Navy, Vittorio Emanuele III arrived in the Netherlands.


    The political consciousness of the chasing Colonel Richard is still very brilliant, and he made a decisive change at a critical moment, defining this trip as an **** for Vittorio Emanuele III.


    As for the unpleasantness that happened halfway, that''s a small problem. Not to mention that Vittorio Emanuele III has not succeeded in the restoration, even if he really became the king of Sardinia, he could not offend the British.


    He is not as good as human beings. He must eat what he does not eat. He even has to be happy to prove to the outside world that Yingsa is friendly.


    On the Western Front, after half a month of fighting, the anti-French alliance is already at an absolute disadvantage.


    Even in local operations, Belgium has not been able to counterattack in the face of absolute strength gap.


    The Austrian reinforcements are still on the way, the German Federal Action is slow, the Belgian Luxembourg line has been crumbling, and even the Rhineland defense line has problems.


    The form on the battlefield is becoming more and more serious, and Leopold II has lost the spirit of the past.


    "The situation is increasingly detrimental to us. When will the German and Austrian reinforcements arrive?"


    Frankly speaking, the performance of the Belgian army this time is still passing. Being able to resist the French offensive on the battlefield for half a month with inferior forces has already taken the shot.


    Foreign Minister Juul replied: "The main force of the Austrian army arrived in Baden yesterday afternoon. The vanguard has arrived in the Rhineland region and is expected to enter our country in five days.


    The mobilization of the German Federation is slower. At present, only the western states have completed military mobilization, while the eastern states are still in progress.


    However, the troops mobilized by the western states did not arrive at the front line for the first time. We and the German Federal Government communicated with them, and they could not take these states. "


    Inconsistency of command is a persistent illness of the German Federation. If there were no such internal problems, they would have joined the power clubs for a long time.


    Leopold II asked doubtfully: "A few days ago, did George I say he wanted to come to the frontline and watch the war, how could there be no movement?"


    War is a risk and an opportunity, and the emperor''s throne, which was finally taken up, will naturally not give up easily.


    In fact, the throne of George I was not stable. In addition to staring at the Austrian tiger, the most important thing was that his personal monarch prestige was too low.


    This is a problem left over by history. The German Federation is the product of a special period, and it is an empire imposed on the German people by European countries such as Britain, France, Russia and other countries.


    The empire created by force cannot naturally satisfy everyone. Especially for nationalists, this empire is a shame.


    In this context, the following small states will naturally not buy the accounts of the central government.


    In order to weaken the authority of the central government and protect its own power, some people even deliberately preached Hanover''s theory of traitorship.


    The newspaper publicly proclaimed that the crown of the Gotha dynasty was a reward from the powers for hindering the unification of the German region.


    There is no way, Hanover ¡¯s limited strength, inability to subdue this group of small states, and the fact that the people do not support the central government, the German Federation has been in a weak position since its establishment.


    In order to change this passive situation, the two generations of German Federal Emperors have made many efforts, such as: a series of measures such as efforts to develop the economy, open up colonies, and merge the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The results are remarkable, and the effect is so-so. After all, these things cannot satisfy the nationalist appetite.


    In a sense, this anti-French war is already George I''s last chance. As long as enough prestige is established in the war, it will be effective after the war.


    "Your Majesty, the internal problems of the German Confederation are too troublesome. George I wanted the prestige in the war without the support of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The problem is that after the lessons of the two Russian-Russian wars, the Prussian government has gradually become more conservative and unwilling to continue to take risks.


    Because of the political changes and the conditions they had originally met, the Prussian government is no longer ready to perform the contract.


    George I is working hard to persuade the Prussian government. From the current situation, there is a high probability of failure.


    The main reason was that the Austrian would not give him this opportunity. Once the Vienna government intervened, all the efforts made by George I were in vain. "


    Foreign Minister Juul explained that Leopold II wanted to cry without tears. Whether the German region is unified, this has nothing to do with Belgium.


    Whether it is the integrated German Confederation or the unified Shinra Empire, for Belgium it is the difference between elephants and baby elephants.


    Elephants can''t afford it, and small elephants can''t afford it either. Anyway, they all live with their tails in the end, and the end result is the same.


    After pondering for a while, Leopold II said fiercely: "Let''s urge the Vienna government again and tell them that if there is no more reinforcements, we will vote ... and we are done."


    Fortunately, Leopold II reacted in time, or he would make a joke about threatening his allies by "surrendering."


    ...


    Although the reinforcements did not arrive, the army regiment had already reached the front line.


    In order to win the final victory, Franz sent Albrecht directly to the Western Front.


    This is also a helpless move, not that Austria has no generals, the key is that the Western Front needs joint command.


    There is no doubt that the command of the coalition forces fell to Austria. Even if the two countries want to fight, they have no confidence.


    It is easy to get command, but it is not easy to command a multinational coalition. There is no one with enough weight to be the coach, but he can''t hold back his position.


    The most loudly declared Grand Duke Albrecht in the Austrian Army became the best candidate.


    The formation of the coalition forces has not been completed, but the coalition headquarters has been born in advance, and the Grand Duke Albrecht has begun to perform his duties in advance.


    The situation is becoming more and more unfavorable to the coalition forces, and looking at the Ardennes forest will be impossible. After dropping the information in hand, Grand Duke Albrecht could not sit still.


    It seems that the present war has little to do with Austria. Anyway, it is not the Austrians who died. The loss is also an ally''s matter.


    But in fact, it is not so. Both Belgium and the German Confederation are important forces against law. Now that they have suffered heavy losses, the important task of countering France in the future can only be resisted by Austria itself.


    In particular, they also control strategic points. Once they fall into the hands of the French army and then want to recapture them, they must pay a greater price later.


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 Chapter 901： The Ossar Agreement

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    In the coalition headquarters, Albrecht''s eyebrows clenched as he looked at the frontline deployment plan.


    "General Desmet, is your deployment in the coastal areas too weak?"


    There is no way, the anti-French alliance has an advantage in all aspects, but only in the navy.


    Fortunately, the front line of the Mediterranean Sea and the strength of the French and Austrian navies are close. Both countries are worried that they will be fishermen by the British.


    The North Sea region is different. Both the Belgian Navy and the German Federal Navy are weak in front of the French Navy.


    Even after Vittorio Emanuele III left London, the navies of the two countries did not send warships to respond.


    There is no other reason because it is not dare. The French Navy has blocked the door, and the warships leave the port without going back.


    The anti-French alliance lost the right to control the sea in the North Sea, and coastal defense has become a real problem that the two countries have to face.


    Belgium ¡¯s coastline is not long, only 66 kilometers, but this is not something that several security regiments can defend against.


    To the knowledge of Archduke Albrecht, the several security regiments deployed in Belgium were temporarily expanded after the war.


    The force structure is: a small number of retired officers and soldiers + temporarily recruited noble officers + a group of young and strong.


    It is worth mentioning that the retired officers and soldiers are generally over 50 years old, and the younger ones have all gone to the main force.


    Officers and soldiers are also eliminated after the main force has been screened. There is no way, even if the Belgian government is prepared, it will not change the fact that they lack manpower.


    Since the beginning of the war, the Belgian government has mobilized nearly 300,000 troops. Not to mention the quality first, the proportion and speed of mobilization are the highest among the participating countries.


    "My Excellency Marshal, we have deployed a large number of coastal artillery in coastal areas. The French have to pay a terrible price to land. With warships and coastal artillery against each other, no commander would be so stupid.


    Moreover, the French offensive is too fierce, and our main force has been devoted to front-line operations, and we have not enough troops to deploy in coastal areas. "


    Admiral Desmet is very helpless. It is not that he did not realize the danger in the coastal area. The problem is that he has insufficient troops and he must first take care of the more important battlefield.


    Now we can only bet that the French are reluctant to use the warship to bomb the shore. Anyway, as long as we insist for another week, the Austrian reinforcements will arrive.


    Grand Duke Albrecht shook his head: "Your Excellency, this judgment may not be a problem 20 years ago, but it is not possible now.


    The French can use the warship as a decoy to expose your shore artillery fire, and then use the airship force to bomb.


    The previous battle has proved that the airship force of your country is not an opponent of the French at all, and the sky temporarily belongs to the French.


    Don''t doubt the determination of the French government. Warships are not as valuable as you think. There are not many warships that France drags out to target each year. "


    The combat effectiveness of the airship has been proven, especially when it is bombed at a fixed point, the airship can exert more power.


    Because of the emergence of air defense weapons, airship bombing is mostly high altitude bombing, and the hit rate is not so good. The problem is that the coast of Belgium is so big.


    Bombing two kilometers against the coastline, it is more than 100 square kilometers, equivalent to a city. Naval gun + airship, covering such a small area, is no longer a problem.


    As long as the French are willing to pay a certain price, landing in the coastal areas where Belgium has weak defense is not a problem at all.


    The value of warships is relative. The most advanced warships are naturally very valuable, and it is not the same if you are old and ready to retire.


    Especially for Britain, France, and France, countries that often participate in the arms race, who does n¡¯t have a bunch of warships waiting to be scrapped?


    If you ca n¡¯t sell it in the international market, you ca n¡¯t buy so many training ships. In addition to pulling out to target, you can only dismantle and sell scrap iron.


    Taking out a part of the warships as cannon fodder, there is no need to feel distressed.


    In the eyes of Grand Duke Albrecht, the French did not implement the landing plan, or the commander was too stupid to see it; or the commander was indecisive and could not bear to sacrifice ...


    However, these are temporary. As long as the front fails to achieve a breakthrough, the French will take this step sooner or later.


    Even if the landing operation fails, the French can contain a large amount of the anti-French alliance forces and create favorable conditions for the main decisive battle.


    Not to mention, after the gang of princes along the coast of the German Federation, in order to protect the safety of their hometowns, they were unable to send troops to the war.


    Admiral Desmet nodded disapprovingly: "Marshal rest assured, we will pay attention.


    Once the French launch the landing campaign, we will immediately send troops to reinforce. Belgium is not big, and it is completely within time.


    At present, it is mainly due to the lack of military strength, and it has been completely suppressed by the French. The situation will change when your country''s reinforcements arrive. "


    After more than half a month of fighting, it is not without help. At least the fear of the Belgian military against the French has disappeared a lot.


    Because of the relationship between local operations, the two sides have been fighting on the battlefield. At the disadvantage, it is just a shortage of troops, and the gap in combat effectiveness between the two sides is not as wide as expected.


    Looking out the window, Grand Duke Albrecht did not continue to intervene. The Austrian reinforcements are coming soon, but they are not here to sell their lives for the Belgians.


    The Vienna government''s attitude is very clear. First, it encouraged the two countries to fight with the French and waited until the fight was almost completed, and then the main decisive battle.


    Don''t ask why, anyway, it is the strategy formulated by the emperor, and the implementation is correct.


    Against this background, the movement of Austrian reinforcements is naturally not fast.


    Of course, Franz still has a temperament, not too much.


    The Austrian troops still advance at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per day, depending on the road conditions and the weather.


    There is nothing to say. Everyone has been marching at a slow pace these days, and can advance 30 to 40 kilometers a day. This is already an elite standard.


    It''s not that you can''t get up, the problem is that it is difficult to continue. Perhaps in the case of a light train, one day you can march in a hurry and walk up to seventy or eighty kilometers in one breath.


    But such a speed cannot be sustained. Soldiers are also human beings. When you are exhausted, don''t expect combat effectiveness.


    In fact, because of the speed of the march, the cases of the collapse of the troops are not uncommon in military history.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz is holding a welcome banquet for the arrival of Vittorio Emanuele III.


    In the past, the relationship between France and Austria was passable. Although Austria recognized Vittorio Emanuele III as King Sardinia, it was only in private.


    On the bright side, the Vienna government, like all European countries, is silent, as if it knows nothing.


    It is different now. Both France and Austria are fighting. Naturally, there is no need to worry about the feelings of the French.


    In order to build momentum for Vittorio Emanuele III, and to convince the Italian people that Austria was to liberate them, Franz had to attend the welcome banquet in person to show that the Austrian government supports the Kingdom of Sardinia to regain its independence political standpoint.


    In addition to some non-nutritious clich¨¦s, there was no substantive content at the banquet, and Franz left in a hurry.


    The emperor left, and the banquet continued. The task of receiving Vittorio Emanuele III fell to Wesenberg, which was the responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.


    Vittorio Emanuele III was very concerned and asked: "His Excellency, where has your country been in the Italian region and when will I be able to lead the Italian independence movement on the front line."


    There is no way. Vittorio Emanuele III has been a little stimulated recently, especially under house arrest in Britain, and even stimulated him.


    There is no time when there is such an urgent need for reinstatement. If it was n¡¯t for Franz to leave too fast, without giving him the opportunity to speak, the question now is ...


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. First arrived in Vienna, you should go and enjoy the beautiful scenery here.


    Believe me, Vienna will not disappoint you. This is the most beautiful city in the world. "


    After that, Weisenberg picked up a glass of red wine and took a small sip. Looking at the anxious Vittorio Emanuele III, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    There is no free lunch in the world. If you want Austria to help reinstate your country, Vittorio Emanuele III will naturally pay a price.


    If so many people are qualified to restore the Kingdom of Sardinia, why should the Vienna government support him?


    With Vittorio Emanuele III most orthodox now?


    Regrettably, now that it is the end of the 19th century, Orthodox also has to make concessions for interests.


    The Bonaparte dynasty is an example. The European countries did not send troops to interfere in the restoration of Napoleon III for the sake of an orthodox name.


    Of course, in the case of small interest gaps, the Vienna government is still more willing to support the orthodox monarch. After all, the Habsburg dynasty is now advocating orthodoxy and working hard to unify the German region.


    "Your Excellency, the famous name of Vienna has been spread all over the world. I am also fascinated for a long time, and I have long wanted to take a good tour.


    But now the people of Sardinia are still suffering under the enslavement of the French. As their kings, I have no ability to rescue them. I am ashamed that I have no face to do anything else. "


    Putting down the body to flatter, there is no pressure on Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Unlike other monarchs, Vittorio Emanuele III grew up in an environment under the fence of mankind from an early age, and arrogance could not be brought up at all.


    Although he didn''t feel very cold about Vittorio Emanuele III''s thoughts, Weisenberg gave him a high look.


    As a king, not only can he lay down his body, but also has a keen judgment. After discovering that something was impossible, he decisively reduced the Italian region to the Kingdom of Sardinia, implying that he had no ambitions.


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. God will punish the French invaders, and the Kingdom of Sardinia will eventually become independent.


    Austria is different from France. We are a peace-loving country. We have no ambitions for the territory of the Italian region and will not expand in the Italian region.


    Supporting the independence of the Kingdom of Sardinia is our consistent political proposition, but to drive away the French, we also need to pay a very heavy price.


    You must have heard that we have formed anti-French alliances with countries such as Belgium and the German Confederation.


    In order to protect everyone''s interests, we have to adopt the principle of equivalent exchange. After chasing away the French, all participating nations distribute loot according to their contributions.


    Based on the current situation in your country, I am afraid that it is difficult to contribute to this war. It is logically not qualified to share loot.


    But looking at the traditional friendship between the two countries, we will still support the independence of the Kingdom of Sardinia, but as a price, your country must share part of the military expenditure.


    The specific figures are determined according to the actual post-war expenditure. Of course, if you can make a certain contribution on the battlefield, you can also reduce the amortization accordingly. "


    Hearing "Ossa Friendship", Vittorio Emanuele III looked slightly unnatural.


    There is no way, if this word is passed on, it is another joke of this century.


    The kingdom of Sardinia has reached the point where it is now. Austria is also very powerful, and it can even be said to have played a decisive role.


    If it were not for Austria to beat them halfway, the French were not so easy to occupy Sardinia, perhaps now it is another situation.


    It is a pity that history does not have anything. What is more tragic is the Osa war or the initiative of the Sardinian kingdom. This has caused the father of Vittorio Emanuele III to be infamous.


    The reality is so cruel, people only remember the winners, the losers are sinners, even if they are great.


    Whitewashing is impossible. The defeat of the Osage War directly led to the inability of the Kingdom of Sardinia to resist the French invasion.


    Vittorio Emanuele II became synonymous with idiot, arrogance, even though he was pushed onto the battlefield by the Sardinian people.


    After falling through the wind and frost, Vitorio Emmanuel III recovered immediately after a short period of discomfort, carefully pondering Weisenberg''s words.


    He was hesitant not because Austrian conditions were too harsh, but because they were too generous, which was so unbelievable that Vittorio Emanuele III could not believe it.


    Only by sharing part of the military expenses, can you exchange for Sardinia? Where can you find such a cheap thing?


    After hesitating for a while, Vittorio Emanuele III asked tentatively: "How much force did the French army put on the southern front?"


    In addition to the tense battle and the urgent need for an ally, Vittorio Emanuele III had no idea of ??the reason for such loose conditions in Austria.


    Weissenberg shook his head: "Okay! The French have focused their strategy on the battlefield in Central Europe, and in the Italian region, they are mainly defensive.


    Your majesty, you should know the terrain of the Italian region, which is not suitable for the decisive battle of the Corps.


    The decisive battle in Italy is a replica of the Anglo-Russian-Afghan war. You can fight forever if you want.


    If it were not to liberate the Italian region and help countries get rid of the French slavery, we would not be entangled with them on the southern front. "


    Knowing the doubts in Vittorio Emanuele III''s mind, but Weisenberg has no meaning to explain.


    It ¡¯s not that the Austrian government wants to give preferential treatment to the Kingdom of Sardinia, but it really does n¡¯t know what to do now.


    territory?


    There is no shortage of Austria, and the most elite region of Italy is in Austria, and the rest is bad.


    Continuing to expand has no value other than increasing trouble.


    Including Sicily, which now seems to have a very important strategic position, it has no value to Austria after the war.


    No way, the current Sardinian kingdom only exists in theory. Vittorio Emanuele III has nothing but an orthodox title.


    Even if you want to squeeze oil, you have to wait until the Kingdom of Sardinia becomes independent. Without a word, let Vittorio Emanuele III sign a bunch of unequal treaties. How can people live in the future?


    Austria needs a stable Kingdom of Sardinia, constantly adding to the French; it is not a Kingdom of Sardinia that is in constant need of rescue.


    The stuffed cakes came over, no matter whether it was poisonous or not, Vittorio Emanuele III, who was already hungry, had to eat it.


    ...


    On October 21, 1890, Vittorio Emanuele III signed the "Ossa Agreement" with Wesenberg.


    The content of the treaty is, of course, a big talk about the friendship between Osage. The original unpleasantness was a conspiracy deliberately created by the French to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Anyway, the time has passed so long, even if the older generation is still alive, there are now even more abominable French hatreds. It is not a matter of Osa hatred.


    The signing of the treaty marked the end of decades of grievances between the two countries since 1847, and the relationship between the two countries has entered a new height.


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    The kingdom of Sardinia still exists in theory, and the international influence of the "Ossar Agreement" is naturally limited.


    In addition to the publication of newspapers of several member states of the Anti-French League, the international media showed very cold.


    No, there is no need to pull international opinion at this time.


    There are so many European countries. Including Montenegro and Greece, which have been pulled together, the anti-French alliance has accounted for half.


    Among the remaining neutral countries, there is also an anti-French alliance. Compared with France, which is fighting alone, the anti-French alliance has won without a fight in political propaganda.


    Public opinion does not care about the "Ossa Agreement", the main reason is that the political show is too obvious, which is precisely what the intellectuals hate most.


    These people are the main force of subscribing to newspapers. Newspapers will not work with customers. Since it is news that customers do not like, then filter it out.


    Even if it was mentioned, it was also taken in one stroke. Now both Central and Southern Europe are caught in the flames of war. Everyone has some news reports.


    The media does not care, it does not mean that politicians do not care either. People with different identities have very different perspectives.


    The "Ossa Agreement" seems to be nourishment, but it actually shows the Austrian political position to the outside world that it will not annex the Italian region.


    Ordinary people may think that the European War is still going on, and it is too early to talk about these issues at this time. In case the anti-French alliance loses the war, it''s a joke.


    But politicians don''t think so. The Vienna government made it clear that it is not seeking expansion in Italy, which is good news for many countries.


    In particular, the neutral countries that tend to oppose the anti-French alliance can put their suspended hearts back in their stomachs and boldly pull the hind legs for the French.


    ...


    Paris


    It was already prepared, and Napoleon IV was stunned by the bad international situation. The British, who had high hopes, did not play their due role.


    After stabilizing Switzerland and Spain, the British government started to watch from the sidelines, waiting for the fight between France and Austria.


    Even London has sprayed more French media than anti-French alliances, and the British government has not helped channel public opinion.


    After losing the "Ossa Accord" in his hand, Napoleon IV roared: "How did Vittorio Emanuele III get to Vienna, what did the British want to do?"


    If he is not angry, there may be nearly a quarter of Italian soldiers in the French army. Vittorio Emanuele III fell into the hands of Austria as a time bomb.


    It is important to know that Britain and France are agreed in advance. The British government promised to detain high-level Italian independent organizations to ensure that they are not allowed to come out of chaos.


    Napoleon IV also knew that the British were unreliable, and that promises amounted to nonsense. But he thinks that even if the British government repents, it will have to wait for the victory in the European War.


    If France wins, or has the upper hand, it is normal to release Vittorio Emanuele III to add chaos to them for European balance.


    The problem is that the European War is only just beginning. Although the French army is beating the two countries in China and Europe, but in terms of the overall situation, the Austrian reinforcements are still on the way, and France has not prevailed.


    In a sense, France is still at a disadvantage. The front line was unable to make a breakthrough, and when the Austrian reinforcements arrived, it was the anti-French alliance that had the advantage of strength.


    Anyone with common military knowledge knows that France ¡¯s advantage lies in the army ¡¯s combat effectiveness. If it cannot be broken through earlier, the war becomes a war of attrition, and it is a replica of the Russian-Russian war.


    Against the backdrop of population, industry, and economy in an all-round disadvantage, there is no chance to win in the early stage, and there will be no chance in the future.


    Of course, there is still a chance to make another comeback like Napoleon.


    At this time, the British released Vittorio Emanuele III to increase the power of the anti-French alliance.


    In case the Italian soldiers in the French army are bewitched and passively idle on the battlefield, how can this war be fought?


    "Your Majesty, the British government explained that this was an accident. Vittorio Emanuele III left secretly, and they discovered it was too late.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the British did restrict the exit of Vittorio Emanuele III, but the responsible officials dereliction of duty and let him slip away. "


    When he said this, Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz was embarrassed. It is important to know that persuading the British to restrict the exit of Italian independent organizations is one of the achievements advertised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Fortunately, the British teammates did not help, and the chain fell at a critical moment. The Italian independent organization was indeed left, but the big fish of Vittorio Emanuele III missed the net.


    Napoleon IV sneered and sneered: "Accident?"


    "There are no accidents in the morning, no accidents in the evening, but accidents happen at a critical moment. What attention do the British have to pay, do they need to say?"


    The key to maintaining the relationship of allies is trust, but the most lacking between Britain and France is trust. Fortunately, if there are no problems, the alliance will crack immediately.


    After hearing the emperor''s words, Karel Kadletz''s face became more ugly. Seeking help from colleagues with eyes, we are greeted by asking for more blessings.


    Forced by frustration, Karel Kadletz can only explain daringly: "Your Majesty, the British are indeed unreliable, and we have never hoped for them.


    In the final analysis, the current disadvantage is that our army has not made any breakthrough on the battlefield. As long as the anti-French alliance is defeated, everything will be reversed. "


    Dead friends do not die poorly, in order not to be unlucky, Karel Kadletz decisively chose to dump the pot.


    Encountered by the indiscriminate disaster, Army Secretary Luskinia immediately glared and sneered: "Please rest assured, the French Army will not think about what some guys do, they will only shirk their responsibilities.


    We have worked out a perfect plan. If it were not for Vittorio Emanuele III who suddenly appeared, it has now started.


    But this is only a minor problem, and this opportunity was used to clean up the two-hearted guy in the military center. "


    Speaking lightly, in fact, Luskinia has already started cursing people.


    Because of politics, after annexing the Italian region, in order to show France''s mind, the army inevitably received Italian soldiers.


    Fortunately at first, the proportion of Italian soldiers was very low, and there was no big wave.


    It was different after the outbreak of the European War. After seeing the expansion of the anti-French alliance, France could only keep up.


    There is no way. After entering the 19th century, the fertility of the French people was not. There are only more than 37 million people until now.


    Compared with the anti-French alliance, this figure is less than one third.


    Austria announced that it would expand its military by 5 million, and the two countries will add 1.5 million in total. With the previous troops of each country, the total strength will soon exceed 8 million.


    The classic case of ants biting elephants has already appeared in the last anti-French war. In order to avoid repeating the same mistakes, the French government had to use the manpower of the Italian region, so as to avoid a large gap in military strength.


    Since Napoleon IV approved the 5 million military expansion plan, a large number of Italian soldiers have appeared in the French military battle sequence. At this time, no one can ignore the feelings of the Italians.


    What is the appeal of Vittorio Emanuele III? In fact, it is also a mystery. It has never been performed, and no one knows how big it is.


    But because of the pride of the soldiers, Luskinia is not allowed to flinch now.


    ...


    In the south, in order to welcome the arrival of Vittorio Emanuele III, Admiral Moores deliberately launched a winter offensive.


    From the topographical point of view, Austria occupies the most elite area of ??the Po River Plain, and the rest of Italy has many mountains and hills.


    In the development of the economy in a peaceful era, it has benefited a lot, but in the era of war, the situation is reversed.


    Within the headquarters


    Admiral Moores was waving his baton and facing the sand table: "This is a topographic map of the Italian region. You have read it many times, and you should have counted it in your mind.


    From the Lombard region, we have only three ways to attack, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.


    First, use the Dolary Paria River O and Po River west to enter Turin;


    Second, attack the Monferrato along the Tanaro River;


    Third, the seizure of Bologna and San Marino was initiated south along the Sekia and Po rivers.


    There is no doubt that seizing the best interests of Turin, once occupied here, the Kingdom of Sardinia can be re-established, which will cause a fatal blow to the French rule in Italy.


    But the benefits are the biggest and the risks are the biggest. The French have deployed a large amount of troops in the Turin region, and it is difficult for us to make breakthroughs in a short time.


    The central part rushed to capture Monferrato, and its strategic core was similar to that of West Turin.


    The next step in occupying Monferrato was to liberate Genaya, divide the Italian region into two, and crack down on French rule in the Italian region.


    However, with this strategy, we must not only defeat the frontal enemies, but also expose our wings to the range of the French attack. The greatest military risk we must bear.


    The last advantage of the southern route is that the biggest advantage is the ability to get help from the navy. The Adriatic Sea is our site, so do n¡¯t worry about logistical issues.


    The risk is the lowest, and the return is also the lowest. Except for fighting a victory and decorating the facade, it basically has little military value.


    If you want to expand the results, you must cross the North Apennines. Or move forward along the peninsula to find a breakthrough.


    This should be based on the fact that the French have made mistakes, otherwise we will grab some ground and let the outside world feel that we have the upper hand. "


    Do n¡¯t look at Admiral Moores ¡¯s South Side Raiders. It ¡¯s a tasteless thing. In fact, everyone knows that he advocates launching the South Line Raiders.


    There is no other reason, just one word-stable.


    Moreover, the South Line Raiders are not completely worthless. Ordinary people don''t care what strategy is not strategic. In many cases, whoever has more territory will have an advantage.


    Austria has sent troops under the banner of liberating Italy this time, and the occupied land can be directly handed over to independent organizations. There is no need to maintain local stability.


    As long as there are more victories, the national uprisings in Italy will respond, and it is only a matter of time before a national uprising breaks out.


    When the Italian region is in chaos, the French army must disperse its troops to suppress it. It simply cannot do its best to fight the anti-French alliance.


    Over time, the advantage of the anti-French alliance will become greater and greater, and eventually overwhelm the French with their strength.


    Steady thinking is the mainstream of the Austrian army. There is no other reason. The main reason is that the French army is too famous for its prestige.


    The meaning of Moores Vittorio Emanuele III naturally understands, but the **** determines the head, no matter what strategy is not strategic, he now needs to restore the country.


    "My Excellency Commander, please forgive me for interrupting me. From the current international situation, we need a victory, a victory that can break the invincibility of the French army.


    Only by winning on the battlefield can we pull in neutral Switzerland and Spain and strengthen the anti-French alliance.


    Of course, there is no problem in defeating the French alone with the strength of your country. But in this way, your country must pay a terrible price.


    The Russian-Russian war has proved that once the war continues, it is very terrible. And the longer it is dragged, the greater the war losses that need to be borne.


    If there is no accident, after this anti-French war, your country is the new continental hegemon.


    Overlords need to use war to lay the ground, and the French can only crush the French. I am afraid that many people will not be convinced, such as the British and the Russians, which will add uncertainty to the future.


    The best option is to step on top of the French and push the Austrian army to the altar to dispel the unrealistic fantasy in the minds of the ambitionists.


    ... "


    Touted, touted without a bottom line.


    After hearing the words of Vittorio Emanuele III, General Moores blushed a little.


    Beating the French emotionally is as easy as killing a chicken. When was Austria so powerful, how could I not know?


    There is no way, if this is said from the mouth of ordinary people, Admiral Moores can still laugh at it, but now from the mouth of a king, he must not be proud.


    Praise is disorienting. Fortunately, Admiral Moores is in a high position and is accustomed to flattery. His consciousness does not follow.


    Vittorio Emanuele III said nothing better, it was nothing more than instigating Austria to send troops to Turin to help him recover.


    The credibility of European countries is not good this year, even in Austria with a good reputation, Vittorio Emanuele III did not dare to believe it.


    Don''t think that the two countries have started a war, and maybe they will be reconciled if they turn around. Similar operations have happened too much in European history.


    To put it bluntly, the two countries declared war because of the conflict between China and Europe. After the outbreak of the war, they fought a few battles symbolically, and there was no real fire.


    In the event of an accident, France and Austria suddenly extinguished the fire, and his revival movement was over.


    After calming down, Admiral Moores said slowly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Our troops are very strong and we can launch three-line attacks at the same time."


    "Three-line attack", such a brain-deficient strategy. Vittorio Emanuele III was very suspicious of his ears, if he heard them wrong.


    "Sir Commander, are you ready to pretend to be a two-way attack?"


    It is not impossible for the three fronts to be launched at the same time. The problem is that logistics scheduling cannot keep up, unless the Austrian army stays in place and has not achieved results.


    Otherwise, as the front advances, logistical chaos is inevitable. No matter how coordinated, after all, there are only a few roads. After exceeding the carrying capacity, the chaos should be chaotic.


    Admiral Moores smiled slightly and looked at a group of Italian independent organizations without explanation.


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    Suddenly the group exploded, and Haiyue was forced to create a new group. This time there was a backup, and the administrator also built one to avoid one day when it exploded.


    Group number: 711703474 million


    561293530 million


    Which brother drove the car and came to be beaten. Confess frankly and resist strictness.


    Don''t want to be confused, the old group will be released, it is said that the system automatically signs.


    Without eunuchs, don''t be fooled. Haiyue reported the training class from 8:30 to 10 pm every day.


    The new chapter has a thousand words, and it is estimated that Zhou has no problem. The normal update will resume after the 21st, and 70,000 words will be updated this month.


    There is no guarantee next month, there are new exams.


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 Chapter 903： God of war

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    There are no jokes in the army. Since Admiral Moores has proposed a three-line attack plan, it will naturally be implemented.


    With the command of the command, half of Italy fell into flames at the same time, and the Austrian troops stationed in the Lombardy area launched multiple attacks.


    The roaring artillery fire, even the Milan city dozens of miles away, is clearly visible, and even vaguely feel the ground movement.


    Looking at the direction of Turin, Vittorio Emanuele III sighed meaningfully: "Korosna, have you figured out the real purpose of the Austrian?"


    Vittorio Emanuele III is not a flower in the greenhouse, he has a clear understanding of his value.


    King Sardinian is very important to the Vienna government, but this importance is limited to political propaganda, and it does not even cause Moores to admire the southern commander in such a big battle.


    Korosna''s middle-aged man shook his head: "Not yet, our intelligence network in the Lombardy region has long been cut off by the Austrians.


    Even if it was a fluke, the line was clearly drawn with us early, and the dark line could not be reached.


    I tried to visit a few nobles who once tended to us, and was driven out.


    Last night, I received several threatening letters warning us not to make small moves, otherwise they would be welcome. "


    It can be seen that Korosna is very depressed now. The Kingdom of Sardinia can only rely on Austria even in its restoration. In this context, where can he have the courage to make small moves?


    After a brutal social beating, the Italian independent organization was not as second as the Charcoal Burning Party, and had already kicked Lombardy and Venezia out of Italy.


    Even if the slogan is not okay, the politics is incorrect, and the father of the gold master will not give money.


    Not to mention now, the Vienna government proposed to restore the situation after the 1815 Vienna Conference, and they can only accept it cheerfully.


    Engaging in Lombardy, it is absolutely lively performance. For their group of Sardinians, Austria is their only choice.


    But for the Austrian government, they are only one option, and there are a lot of spare tires behind.


    Since ancient times, the German region has been rich in kings. This is not possible. The Austrian government can also choose a new king for the people of Sardinia.


    "Forget it, just wait if you don''t know! Let the people who inform us go out as little as possible, so as not to cause the unhappiness of the ground snake."


    After speaking, Vittorio Emanuele III sighed. When this happens, he is also very helpless.


    Vittorio Emanuele III still knew the historical origins of the Osage War. With this thorn, any of their actions in Lombardy will be amplified.


    Perhaps Franz, who is far away in Vienna, can pass by with a smile, but the Royal Family of Lombardy, which is close by, will definitely make them unable to walk around.


    There is no way. The Wittelsbach dynasty is a foreigner. With the support of the Vienna government, the throne is firmly established, and the local foundation is not deep.


    In particular, two successive generations of kings suffered from mental illness, and the first king also came under the name of the infamy, and the prestige of the royal family in the folk can be imagined.


    In this context, the Wittelsbach dynasty was inevitably overly vigilant and was particularly sensitive to any movements of spring grass.


    It is simply impossible for Vittorio Emanuele III to develop his team here. Even some normal activities will be restricted.


    But there is no way, now here is the front line. As an aspiring king, Vittorio Emanuele III must come to the front line.


    Or how can the Sardinian people feel his greatness?


    What if the Austrian army captured Turin one day and his king did not arrive the first time?


    It is not one or two who are eligible to inherit the Sardinian throne this year. There are also large nobles in Austria who are eyeing this crown.


    Although Vittorio Emanuele III is considered to be the orthodox of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he has not officially entered the throne. From a legal point of view, he is only the heir.


    If a guy with inheritance rights is shameless and preemptively enthroned, it is an established fact that who the Vienna government will support is unknown.


    Even if there are no such bad things, the most popular thing in this year is "the bandits are like a comb, the soldiers are like a grate."


    Vittorio Emanuele III did not run to the front line in advance to watch, and when things happened, the kingdom of Sardinia became a white ground.


    At that time, the Austrian army patted the **** and left, leaving the mess left to be taken care of by him.


    Can''t always test the traditional friendship between Osage, and look forward to the Austrian army seeing the traditional friendship between the two countries, not guilty of the Kingdom of Sardinia?


    Regardless of its usefulness, Vittorio Emanuele III must stand up at a critical moment to stop, otherwise the Sardinian people accept him as king.


    You know, Vittorio Emanuele II did not leave him any legacy, only the notoriety of stupidity and arrogance.


    Whether internationally or in the eyes of many Sardinians, Vittorio Emanuele II is the culprit of Sardinia''s demise.


    The Osage War was considered the biggest decision-making failure of the Sardinian government, not only pitting itself, but also affecting other states in the Italian region.


    ...


    Vittorio Emanuele III and his party did not hide the eyes and ears of General Moores.


    Now is the war time, the front is the largest military. As the chief commander of the Austrian Southern Front Corps, the intelligence service will naturally provide information to Admiral Moores.


    After putting down the documents in hand, Admiral Moores looked out the window: "As long as the Sardinians do not act excessively, let them go.


    In the next battle, we still need their cooperation to make the relationship rigid, and everyone''s face is not good-looking. "


    Since ancient times, the true feelings can not be retained, only the routine is long-lasting.


    The Sardinians still have value in use. Admiral Moores doesn''t mind leaving Vitorio Emmanuel III a face.


    It is no longer 1847. Italian nationalism has long lost its market in the Lombardy region.


    In the minds of the younger generation, Italy is just a regional place name, belonging to the French territory. As for the Lombard Kingdom, it is naturally part of the German region.


    If you don¡¯t believe it, you can go to historical information. The Lombards originated in Germany. According to the cultural tradition, Lombardy must belong to the German region. It was part of the Holy Roman Empire hundreds of years ago.


    All this began when France annexed the Italian region, and the outcome was already doomed.


    The greatest advantage of mankind is reflection, and the biggest disadvantage is reflection. If you think too much, you will inevitably be deceived by your eyes.


    After the fall of the Italian region, the people of insight in the Italian region began to reflect. Under the guidance of intentional people, they quickly found the reason for the decline of the Italian states-the system is rigid, and the ideology and culture are too conservative.


    Against this background, a movement of suspicion and criticism of traditional cultural traditions broke out in Italy.


    After the end of the ideological concussion, the Italian ideological circle also split, mainly forming the Austrian, British, and French schools, respectively, and advocated the establishment of a strong Italian kingdom by imitating the three countries.


    Everyone is worried about the country and the people, but they are patient. If you don¡¯t know how to study, just learn together.


    This change in thinking and cognition had a huge impact on the Italians of Lombardy and Venezia.


    Intellectuals who were originally inclined to establish the Kingdom of Italy completely despaired of the traditional Italian culture. How to abandon advanced thinking and return to studying backward?


    Since the ideological revolution broke out in the Italian region in 1873, the Italians in the Lombardy region have not resisted the alienation, and the pace of national integration has suddenly become faster.


    Today, Lombardy and Austria have little difference in cultural customs, and now the biggest difference between the two places is the eating habits.


    ...


    The sound of artillery continued, and the strength of the world¡¯s first industrial country was fully revealed at this time. The shells seemed to be like no money, and flooded into the French position like a tide.


    A cannonball exploded on the ground, shrapnel flew up with dust, and with a scream, the French added three more casualties.


    Colonel Norwick, who had been lucky enough to escape, slapped the dust in his mouth very experienced, and immediately cursed: "Damn! Where is our artillery, why not launch a counterattack?"


    This is not the first time this happened. In just three days, Colonel Norwick¡¯s headquarters has been patronized by shells for unknown times.


    In the headquarters alone, 3 people have been killed and 7 wounded, including 3 officers.


    You must know that the regiment headquarters here built a simple anti-aircraft fortification, which greatly weakened the lethality of the shells.


    The deputy on the side replied helplessly: "Colonel, our artillery is also firing back, but it is suppressed by the enemy."


    Frankly speaking, the quality of artillery between France and Austria is not large, and the French army has been suppressed by firepower, completely because the Austrian army is better prepared.


    The French army assembled more than 1,300 artillery guns on the southern route. The number of Austrian artillery guns on the opposite side was almost three times this number. A large part of them were rapid-fire guns, and the firepower of both sides was pulled away at once.


    At the beginning of the artillery battle, the French were forced. The firepower of the two sides is not at the same level, and all battlefields have been suppressed.


    There is not enough artillery, and it will not be solved in a while. Although France''s industry is not weak, who is okay to put a lot of artillery at home?


    To know that this war can be said to be sudden, the outbreak of the war was far earlier than the French government¡¯s plan.


    Being able to deploy more than 1,300 artillery pieces on the southern route in just a few months is enough to prove the power of France.


    After all, CEIBS is the main battlefield, the French have to focus most of their attention on CEIBS, and artillery must also give priority to satisfying the CEIBS battlefield.


    Colonel Norwick shook his head a little: "That''s a counterattack? If you don''t distinguish carefully, you can''t hear our guns.


    Generate power for the headquarters and request fire support.


    immediately!


    If we go on like this, our troops will collapse first without waiting for the enemy to attack. "


    No one can stand the battle of fighting back. In the days of bombing, the French soldiers on the front have long lost their arrogance.


    In fact, the regiment of Colonel Norwick is still pretty good. Most of the soldiers are from the French mainland, and their fighting will is fairly strong.


    During the bombing, the number of downsizing has exceeded 10%, and the troops have not collapsed, which is completely elite.


    If it is placed in a new army with a large number of Italian soldiers, it is estimated that this time it will have been muted.


    ...


    Colonel Norwick''s roar still failed to change the embarrassment of the French, and Adrien, as the French, was also troubled by this problem.


    There is no way, who made France insufficiently prepared?


    From the beginning of the war to the present, the number of French troops has almost swelled by ten times, and it can guarantee a man with a gun, that is, the Parisian masters have worked hard enough.


    After losing the telegram from Colonel Novik, Marshal Adrien stared at the map and began to think seriously about how to fight back.


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 Chapter 904： Canal battle

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    The upper hand was on the battlefield, but General Moores was not in a hurry.


    In addition to the symbolic attack and constant pressure on the French army, the Austrian army has almost no major moves, allowing the French to dispatch troops.


    Looking at the loss of fighter planes every day, the Austrian army did nothing, and Vittorio Emanuele III "looked in his eyes, eagerly in his heart".


    As a high-level student graduating from the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst, although he had never taken a soldier, the basic military literacy Vittorio Emanuele III is still indispensable.


    But this king, except for his distinguished identity on the surface, has virtually no right to speak.


    After repeatedly lobbying Admiral Moores to launch a full-scale offensive to no avail, Vittorio Emanuele III even protested to the Vienna government to change the commander.


    There is no doubt that this kind of request is naturally not supported. The Austrian army seems to have the upper hand on the southern front.


    The French are not as bully as the kingdom of Sardinia and can be crushed all the way. The complex terrain and poor traffic in the Italian region are all problems faced by the Austrian army.


    As long as the front advances several hundred kilometers, the Austrian army''s firepower advantage will no longer exist. It is not that the Austrian army''s weapons and ammunition are inadequate. The key is that the transportation cannot keep up.


    Without the firepower advantage, in the face of the French army occupying favorable terrain, it is necessary to pay a painful price.


    This has been proven in the original time and space. After the outbreak of World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire easily slammed Italy with only a small amount of troops, but as the front moved forward, it quickly lost to the terrain and logistics and staged the tragedy of winning first and then losing.


    The conservative offensive route on the southern line was naturally tossed by Franz. In his view, keeping the French Italian Legion was more valuable than killing them.


    Numerous cases have proved that the more the army is, the better. The more army also means the greater consumption. Although France''s strength is strong, the maintenance of millions of troops is also dwarfed.


    The French increased their presence in Italy, which is exactly what Franz wants to see.


    The battlefield in China and Europe needs a lot of troops, the battlefield in Egypt needs a lot of troops, the South Front invests a lot of troops, and Africa needs...


    Where did the French government get so many troops? With their more than 30 million people, it is impossible to form so many troops.


    To solve the problem of insufficient troops, the French government either armed colonial indigenouss or recruited a large number of Italians into the army.


    In either case, the combat effectiveness of the French army will decline, and the more troops that are expanded, the more powerful the combat effectiveness will drop.


    In contrast, the anti-French alliance has much greater advantages in this regard. Although the expansion of the military will also reduce the combat effectiveness of the troops, the quality of the soldiers is high!


    It can be said that every time the army is expanded, the scale of victory tilts towards the anti-French alliance.


    The European continent is not only the two great powers of France and Austria. If the war situation suddenly becomes clear, the interference of various countries will soon be ushered in.


    Countries will not watch the Austria split France, or as early as 1815, France will be demolished in a scattered manner, there is no need to wait until now.


    A quick battle and a quick decision seem to win a beautiful game, but if you can''t really beat France, you will be left with endless troubles.


    In addition to winning a nominal victory, Austria simply does not get much benefit. Even reunification of the German region may not be possible.


    It''s a last resort. No one wants to have another boss on their heads.


    Franz wanted a shira empire that everyone was crying and shouting to join, not an empire that was forced to reunify by force, had internal conflicts, and could split again at any time.


    As for driving away the French and liberating Italy, it was just a political slogan for the Italians, and it was not the purpose of the Vienna government from beginning to end.


    Originally intended to attract the strength of the French army, Vittorio Emanuele III''s thoughts were naturally in vain.


    ...


    Suez Canal


    Open the map to know that whoever controls the golden waterway will get the initiative of the war.


    Since the outbreak of the war, Austria has sent troops from Austrian Sudan, Libya, and the Sinai Peninsula to siege French Egypt.


    The roaring artillery fire continued, and the Suez Canal, which had been sailing for thousands of sails, had now been silent.


    Without the passage of ships, the port naturally followed the depression. Coupled with the war, a large number of people fled to avoid the war, and Suez Port had the most French soldiers at the moment.


    Unlike others, the flexible-minded John did not follow the road, but expanded his tavern.


    Soldiers are also humans, and they also need to relax, especially in the war years, they also need a vent channel, and wine is indispensable.


    Not only did the business of the tavern not go down because of the war, but it became more and more prosperous, making John happy.


    I sincerely hope that this war can continue, it is best to fight a wild age, like a century of war...


    The only flaw is that many French soldiers do not have alcohol, and they lose themselves after a few glasses of wine. Fights and fights often occur.


    Accidental injury is inevitable. People may be able to avoid it, and the tableware, tables, chairs and benches of the tavern suffer.


    Just now, John also dealt with a fight. Said it was dealt with, in essence, all he did was to notify the officer to come and lead.


    Unfortunately, this time the client was again a poor ghost, and he searched all over him, and he didn''t even have a franc.


    No money means no money. In addition to confessing to bad luck and being forced to agree to postpone compensation, John is actually powerless.


    It''s the front line here, and I''m not sure one day these bad luck eggs will take the lunch box. The dead don''t need to pay their debts.


    If there are only these losses, John can not care. The wool came out of the sheep, and the price of Suez Port had been skyrocketing because of the war.


    What really worried John was the situation on the battlefield. He doesn''t need to go out to find out the news. He can analyze the conversation between the drinkers and he will be able to analyze three or five points.


    XX troops suffered heavy casualties, XX survived for the rest of the life, XX hapless...


    Regardless of the need for confidentiality, a few glasses of wine shook out.


    The speaker is unintentional, the listener intentional.


    The battle for the Suez Canal continued, and the final victory and defeat of John could not be judged, but the heavy casualties of the French army was an indisputable fact.


    The port of Suez is also on the front line. Once the Austrian army regards this as a breakthrough, the business of the tavern will not continue.


    Although John loves money, he takes his life even more. The guns on the battlefield are blind, and you will see God if you are not careful.


    The Paris government has issued a mobilization order for all people. At the moment of crisis, the Egyptian Governor has the right to call all Frenchmen in the army.


    As early as a week ago, the Egyptian governor issued a conscript. According to the regulations, John should have entered the barracks long ago.


    But there are exceptions to everything, and privileges are everywhere. With the help of Franc, John successfully escaped from military service on the grounds of his frailty.


    It is a pity that you can avoid the fifteenth day, and you may not be able to avoid fifteen. With many years of life experience, John can be sure that once the situation on the battlefield deteriorates, the colonial government will further increase its recruitment.


    Maybe even the physical examination step will be saved by then, as long as it is not short of arms and short legs, you have to go to the front line.


    This is also the reason why rich people leave Suez Port. Everyone is a person with identity, how can they go to the battlefield to sell their lives?


    Despite everyone''s confidence in France, that was high hopes for the homeland, not the Egyptian colonial government.


    Before John made up his mind, the war spread to Suez Port. The Suez Canal is still too narrow, with a distance of a few hundred meters, it can''t escape the cannon''s range at all.


    As the rumbling sound continued to sound, the shells that fell from the sky began to plunder through this emerging city, like a meteor shower.


    Without any hesitation, John joined the fleeing army. Starting tonight, the city has officially become a military port.


    ...


    "Fick, you idiot. I''ll let you prepare the boat. Just a few of these junkies. If you put it in the water, you might sink yourself. What''s the use?"


    A middle-aged officer snarled at his men and could see that he was really angry. Originally prepared to sneak attack on the port of Suez, it turned out that there was no boat at all.


    Fick¡¯s young officer hurriedly explained: ¡°Colonel, this can¡¯t blame me. The Suez Canal is too narrow and the enemy¡¯s artillery can be fully covered.


    At a distance of several hundred meters, any gunner can hit. The big ship can''t hide at all, we can only make use of some rafts.


    However, you can rest assured that the large ship opposite the French was also destroyed by us, and there is no need to worry about them launching a sneak attack. "


    After listening to this explanation, the middle-aged officer''s face became more and more ugly. There are not enough ships, just rely on a pile of rafts to cross the river, the difficulty of which can be imagined.


    Unlike other regions, the Sinai Peninsula is not a good place. If it were not for the Vienna government to implement land fallow early, which had displaced the population and curbed the expansion of desertification, it is estimated that even the army¡¯s drinking water could not be provided locally.


    Except for the garrisons in several strongholds, the Sinai Peninsula is a no-man''s land. No one is there. It is simply impossible to find a solution to the ship problem locally.


    As for letting local ships come over, the problem is that they will be destroyed by enemy fire before they can enter the canal.


    At a distance of two or three hundred meters, to hit a boat is not too simple. From this point of view, even if there is a boat, crossing the river will not be smooth.


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 Chapter 905： Canal battle

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    Shells dropped from the sky and fell into the water with a roaring explosion, which caused a huge wave.


    The rafts that had just been thrown into the river and hadn''t had time to function had been hit by huge waves.


    Looking at the scene in front of him, Colonel Bodman had no hope for the next attack.


    No way, the Suez Canal is too narrow. Standing on the riverside, you can clean and see the opposite side, any crossing tool can not be kept secret.


    You should know that the Suez Canal has been regarded as a top strategic place by France and Austria since the beginning of navigation. In order to ensure the safety of the canal, the two countries have deployed a large number of artillery along the coast.


    No surprises, the French artillery was deployed in Egypt, and the Austrian artillery was deployed on the Sinai Peninsula. The two countries each occupy one side to protect their right to speak.


    Originally, these artillery and fortresses were intended to guard against the British, but I didn''t expect to hit the old allies in the end.


    After the outbreak of the war, in order to fully rely on the Suez Canal, both France and Austria invested heavily in fighting.


    Fortunately, the defenses of both sides were abnormal, and no one could complete the landing without destroying the canal.


    "Generate power for the headquarters, the enemy has been prepared for a long time, the raft we prepared was bombarded by the enemy, and the plan to attack the port of Suez went bankrupt!


    In view of the current situation, it is recommended that the headquarters approve the bombing of the Suez Canal and fill out a passage. "


    Colonel Boardman said helplessly.


    This is not his first proposal to blow up the canal, but the Suez Canal strategy is of great significance, and the technology of dredging this year is not good.


    Once the canal is damaged, it will take a long time to repair, even in local areas.


    In the war years, time is life. If you win a canal that cannot play a strategic role, you simply cannot form a strategic advantage over the enemy.


    It can also be seen from the battles between the French and Austrian armies that everyone is returning to artillery, and is still fighting with the canal closed.


    Of course, this has nothing to do with the shareholders behind Canal Corporation. After all, the shares of the Suez Canal have long been divided between the two countries'' dignitaries.


    If you don¡¯t look at the monk¡¯s face and look at the Buddha¡¯s face, you can¡¯t escape interpersonal relationships despite the war. Maybe the big guy in the headquarters is one of the shareholders of Canal Corporation.


    Unless there is a last resort, no one can make up their minds to destroy the canal.


    Relatively speaking, the military is fairly simple. These complex issues were not considered by Colonel Bodman. As a first-line commander, he only had to consider military issues.


    ...


    Upon receiving a telegram from Colonel Bodman, General Feslav''s forehead became more dense.


    In order to facilitate colonial expansion, starting from the establishment of the colony, the colonial governors appointed by Austria are military officers, mainly responsible for colonial security and foreign wars.


    As Governor of the Middle East, since the outbreak of the war, Admiral Feslav automatically became the commander of the Middle East theater, responsible for seizing the Suez Canal.


    Behind the high weight is also accompanied by heavy pressure. Unlike previous enemies, this time the enemy is French.


    If you open the history book, you know that in the history of European wars, the French were a big boss. They were the most powerful European countries in most of the time, and the French army was recognized as the world''s first.


    Faced with such an enemy, no matter how careful it is.


    In fact, it''s not only Feslav who has this idea. When the war just broke out, the generals of the anti-French alliance were basically a little scared.


    However, all this is in the past tense. As the war broke out, everyone''s awe of the French army soon faded away.


    That¡¯s right, the French army is really good, but there are too few such troops, and more of them are ordinary troops with little fighting power.


    This is still true in the European battlefield, not to mention the Egyptian region. Except for those elite local divisions, the remaining colonies are simply not enough to watch.


    Because of the obstruction of the canal, although the Middle East theater did not achieve much success, the brothers of East Africa, West Africa, and North Africa were clamoring.


    There is no way. The border line between Fao and Too is too long. Although most areas are blocked by deserts, there are many areas without deserts.


    Without knowing how many miles the border stretches, even if the French government wants to deploy heavy troops to defend, there are not so many troops to fill in. The burden of defense naturally falls on the colonial government.


    There is no doubt that on one side is a noble aristocrat who fights for himself, and on the other side is an indigenous army selling lives for the French. Both sides'' fighting power and fighting power will not be on the same level.


    Victory is always the most inspiring morale, and originally worried about whether the French will cross the river, Admiral Feslav, now only thinking about how to fight over.


    ...


    Inside the headquarters, Chief of Staff von Frank smiled: "This is already the thirty-sixth telegram that proposes to blow up the Suez Canal. My Commander, now is the time to make up my mind."


    Admiral Fislav glared at him angrily, rolled his eyes and said, "You think I don''t want to, but the impact of blowing up the Suez Canal is too great.


    Even if we can¡¯t use it ourselves, anyway, we have already prepared in the country, and we don¡¯t expect to use it normally during the war.


    The problem is that when the Suez Canal was open to navigation, we issued an announcement of the eternal neutrality of the canal, clearly declaring that the free navigation of the canal should be guaranteed at any time.


    Now because of the war, the canal is temporarily closed, and the country is under great diplomatic pressure.


    If at this time it is reported that we have blown up the canal, the international public opinion that was originally beneficial to us may be reversed in an instant. "


    Regardless of whether you want to admit it or not, war is for politics. As a high-level commander, General Feslav must consider the political influence.


    Don¡¯t look at the fact that the Suez Canal is closed. In fact, neither France nor Austria has publicly announced it. Some are just a proposal from the Foot Canal Company.


    In theory, the Suez Canal is still freely navigable, and neither France nor Austria can stop it.


    Of course, as long as you listen to the roaring artillery fire on both sides of the strait, no one with iron daring will pass the canal at this time.


    Dare and can not be completely different concepts, now Fau is under international pressure together, because the war is provoked by the French, and most of the grievances of the people are directed at the French.


    It would be different if the Austrian army blew up the canal. It was not the French who broke the road to wealth, but the Austrian government.


    It seems that being scolded by people is only a minor problem, but a deep analysis. That means that the international reputation that the government has painstakingly accumulated is directly destroyed.


    Loss of international credibility will inevitably affect the re-establishment of international order in Austria after the war, and the interests involved will be too great.


    Von Franck nodded, believing this explanation, but the next words directly angered Feslav.


    "It''s your problem. Who made you the commander? The staff is only responsible for making combat plans. The political influence has nothing to do with us."


    Looking at the chief of staff of the misfortune, Admiral Feslav just wanted to punch him, but this can only be thought about.


    The rules are the rules. From the establishment of the Austrian staff system, they are prohibited from blending politics.


    If you really ran to consider the issue from a political perspective, you would not be far away.


    This is part of the checks and balances of power, mainly because it has learned the lessons of the former German Army Staff in World War I. It is a taboo that cannot be touched.


    In fact, Admiral Fislav, the commander, was also restricted from blending politics, but his special status determined that he had to think politically.


    Questions that cannot be decided will naturally be reported. All things that may affect the decision of the future strategy of the empire, only the Vienna government can make a decision.


    ...


    In the evening, rows of rafts quietly launched into the water, and Colonel Boardman came to the front line to do the final mobilization for the sneak attack.


    Looking at the energetic young boys, Colonel Boardman ignored his feelings of guilt.


    Knowing that there is not much hope, but also taking their lives to take risks, in a sense is murder.


    But war is so cruel, in order to win the final victory, no opportunity can be let go.


    Colonel Boardman''s self-blame did not last long, and was soon broken by a voice.


    "Colonel, it''s time to act. The enemy''s searchlight has just been swept through, and we only have fifteen minutes."


    The advent of the electric age has naturally been applied to the military, such as the searchlights on the battlefield.


    The width of the Suez Canal is limited, and the light can directly illuminate the opposite side, which naturally becomes a weapon for preventing enemy sneak attacks at night.


    "attack!"


    ...


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 Chapter 906： Filled out channel

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    The battle continues, the sun has fallen sparsely, reflecting on the blood-red river, the atmosphere looks strange, just like **** Styx.


    The raft crossing the river has already been lost in the previous battle, and the enemy''s position is still as stable as Mount Tai.


    Even if a small group of troops completed the task of crossing the river, they were defeated by the French army''s stubborn resistance and forced to return.


    This is not a deserter. According to European cultural traditions, soldiers with ammunition can surrender, and the Austrian army is no exception.


    The soldiers who participated in the attack were all trained in swimming, and a Suez Canal could not stop everyone.


    Moreover, there are rafts scattered and destroyed by artillery shells, which just serve as a means of escape. Naturally, there is no need to surrender.


    However, returning home was not all smooth sailing. From time to time, French soldiers shot at the river. Fortunately, the French were not equipped with machine guns on a large scale this year, and there was no chance of retreating.


    Putting down the telescope in his hand, Colonel Bodman put down the last fluke, and his face became ruthless, as if in a fierce struggle.


    "Order the artillery, adjust the muzzle to aim at the opposite river embankment, put in solid bullets and attack with all strength!"


    For the safety of the canal, from the beginning of the battle to the present, both France and Austria are using flower bullets, and occasionally using solid bullets is also directed at the opposite fortress.


    The chief of staff on the side reminded: "Colonel, breaking down the embankment on the opposite side will block the canal. By then..."


    Colonel Boardman waved his hand and interrupted: "Wrong, we are just attacking the enemy''s fortress. The river embankment is damaged. The French saw that the general trend was gone and they deliberately blew up before they fled."


    This reason is very far-fetched, but Colonel Bodman can''t take care of that much anyway. It''s better than none anyway. If the headquarters cannot make up their minds, he will make up his mind for the headquarters.


    Political issues were not considered by his colonel. From a military standpoint, Colonel Bodman¡¯s order was completely correct.


    As for follow-up questions, it is necessary to test the diplomatic ability of the Austrian government and how thick the government is.


    After struggling for a while, the chief of staff chose to compromise. The same order, given by different people, has a completely different political influence.


    "Will be outside, the king''s destiny will suffer."


    Not an empty word, but it also applies in Austria. Moreover, the emperor has not issued an order prohibiting the destruction of the canal, and the Austrian government is required to protect the Suez Canal.


    The theater command is a special organization in wartime. The military and political power on the front line during the war period is a grasp. Admiral Feslav, as the commander, naturally has to consider the issue comprehensively, and he must consider the requirements of the government.


    But the middle class of the army like Colonel Boardman is different. They are only loyal to the emperor and do not need to be accountable to the government at all.


    No matter how uncomfortable the government is, it is impossible to cross the emperor and intervene in the army.


    As long as the battle is won, the government can only hold back its opinions, and no one in Austria can target the heroes on the battlefield for no reason.


    The real risk is the defeat on the battlefield.


    But the enemy on the opposite gave Colonel Bodman confidence. More than half of the defenders were indigenous. If they could not win, then he would not be confused in the army.


    ...


    As a new round of bombing began, under the fierce attack of the shells, the river bank opposite gradually began to collapse.


    By the time the command received the news, it had become a boat. In fact, it had no choice but to go down with a scalp.


    For this ending, Admiral Feslav was about to cry without tears. Just an hour ago, he just generated electricity and asked the emperor whether to fill out a passage, and the result happened immediately.


    The withdrawal was too late. The frontline urgent telegrams were delivered as soon as possible. Now Feslav sends another telegram to explain.


    As to whether Colonel Bodman, the initiator, is a hero or a sinner, this question still depends on the development of the war situation, and Feslav has no intention to pursue responsibility.


    Without any hesitation, Admiral Feslav made the decision: "Order all front-line troops to stop being fearful, and let me do everything.


    Now I have only one request to cross the river in the shortest time and defeat the Frenchman across, according to the Suez Canal. "


    Soldiers want to have a strong waist, they still have to talk about their record. As long as the battle is won, these problems can only be regarded as the past dust.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, looking at two very different telegrams in his hand, Franz didn''t know whether to praise General Feslav for being obedient, or whether he should criticize him with a dead brain.


    After thinking about it, Franz still feels that the front-line senior generals are still a little obedient. After all, they are safe to use!


    As for the self-proclaimed Colonel Bodman, that is not a problem. As a pure soldier, only military issues are considered, which is exactly what Franz wants.


    He would rather recuperate these simple guys, rather than turning forward generals into forward-looking politicians, which only means disaster.


    Before Franz calls back, everyone in the cabinet will come to the door, knowing his face, everyone is in a bad mood.


    It''s also correct to think about it. The international political advantage that has been painstakingly created has now been completely disrupted.


    "Your Majesty, what happened in the Middle East theater..."


    Before Wesenberg finished, Franz interrupted: "Okay, I already know about the Suez Canal.


    At this point in the present, it is useless to say that even if it is to be held accountable, it is also a post-war thing.


    It is imperative that everyone still find a way to do it later! The French are not terrible. Some of the masters in Paris are holding back. Even if someone in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds a problem and wants to take advantage of it, they will be badly hurt by these guys.


    The trouble is the British, don''t forget that they were still inspiring the European countries not long ago, and want to unite the countries to jointly manage the Suez Canal.


    The interest is moving, everyone has long coveted the fat piece of the Suez Canal.


    It''s just that the Suez Canal has been controlled by us and the French, and countries have to keep their ambitions.


    What happened now, the British have more reason to ask for international condominium, and it is not yet known how many countries will be persuaded by the British. "


    To change the subject, the basic skills of Franz''s emperor''s career for many years have been developed. Anyway, he is an emperor, and his people can''t refuse to give face, biting a question.


    It is now a period of war, and internal conflicts can never erupt, so it is good to provoke external conflicts.


    Now that the war is going, Franz can be seen. The butterfly effect cannot be changed. This is a worse world.


    Looking at the performance of the French, we know that they have been given so many opportunities, and now they have not killed Belgium and killed the hinterland of Germany.


    In this case, it would be okay for the British to injustice, anyway, they are still pk. with the Russians. Even if they leave the field personally, it is impossible to abandon India to help the French.


    Moreover, this is not necessarily an injustice. In the style of John Bull, this kind of thing is almost inevitable.


    With a skewed topic, the foreign minister who was originally angry and looking for the ugliness of the Middle East theater had to calm down and think about countermeasures.


    After a moment of effort, Foreign Minister Weissenberg said slowly: "Your Majesty, the British government has always been eyeing the Suez Canal. Most of them will not miss this opportunity.


    Judging from the current international situation, the four countries of Belgium, Germany, Montenegro, and Greece are our allies and will certainly not respond to the call of the British.


    Switzerland and the Netherlands are limited by their geographic location, and they should not stand in the team until the outcome of the anti-French war is unknown.


    The French wanted to monopolize the Suez Canal. Before the defeat of the European War, the French government mostly opposed the international condominium.


    In a short period of time, the British will at most raise some public opinion and add some trouble to us, which is not enough to form an absolute advantage. "


    The international situation is still so chaotic. There are no absolute enemies and friends in front of interests, and only common interests.


    Russia and Austria are allies, but on the issue of the Suez Canal, Weisenberg is not sure whether the tsarist government will support Austria. After all, the Vienna government cannot share the benefits of the canal with them.


    On the contrary, it is the French who are at war. They agree with Austria on this issue and will definitely oppose the international condominium Suez Canal.


    Prime Minister Carl: "As long as it can drag us to defeat the French on the battlefield, all this is not a problem.


    At that time, we can take advantage of the French to buy Spain and Switzerland, plus the Italian state after independence and our current allies, continental Europe is what we say.


    However, before this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could not relax its vigilance, especially since the Afghan war has recently eased, and more care should be taken. "


    There is no way, there is no eternal friend in international politics, only eternal interests. No betrayal happened, it was just because the chips to betrayed were not enough.


    Now that Fau is competing for European hegemony, the Austrian government has to be vigilant because there are already enough chips on the table.


    Leaving aside the direct war in France and not mentioning it, Britain and Russia, both qualified for hegemony, are also likely to jump out and pick peaches at a critical moment.


    Looking at Austria¡¯s military operations, we can see that the battlefields in Africa and the Suez Canal did not involve any local troops. The colonies were responsible for the implementation, or the troops mobilized by Africa.


    The more than three million troops mobilized one after another. Only the hundreds of thousands of troops on the southern line were actually put into the battlefield. The remaining troops are still lying at home except for the reinforcement of the millions of troops in Central Europe.


    It stands to reason that as long as these troops are sent out, they can already meet the current operational needs. However, the follow-up mobilization work is still in progress.


    Of course, there are also concerns about the French exploding and losing the frontline, as well as the factors of distrust of the Russians.


    ...


    The government''s decision has not affected the battle on the front. There is no turning arrow when opening the bow.


    It took too much time to fill the Suez Canal by shelling alone. In order to speed up, the frontline troops had to threaten the enemy''s artillery to fill the river and make land.


    Looking at the car hit by the enemy''s artillery, climbing halfway along the black smoke, Colonel Boardman frowned.


    To know that cars are rare items, except for the large amount of domestic main force preparations, overseas troops have only a small amount of equipment in the logistics department.


    The garrison in the Middle East is fortunate, because it produces oil itself, and Austria also has oil refineries here. It is convenient to replenish oil, and there is only one car company per regiment.


    However, this was limited to the pre-war period, starting with the military expansion, and such a good thing ended.


    The newly-produced military vehicles have to give priority to satisfying the local troops, and very few have been allocated to the Middle East theater.


    Without any exceptions, Colonel Bodman''s infantry division was also expanded, expanding from a regiment to a division before the war.


    There are other weapons to open the warehouse, the number of cars is still the original car company, mainly used to transport logistics materials.


    Looking at these babies, they fell on the battlefield like this, and Colonel Bodman''s heart kept bleeding.


    After hesitating for a long time, Colonel Bodman seemed to have made a difficult decision, and said fiercely: "Order the car to suspend operation and wait until evening!"


    There is no way. The goal of the car is too big. On average, it runs three or five times, and one car is brave and righteous.


    As long as you can win, it is worthwhile to lose more cars. The problem is that at the current speed, the car will be finished before the Suez Canal is filled.


    Waiting for the follow-up reinforcement is certainly possible, the problem is that time has passed. At the same time, the army that initiated the river reclamation was not only the division of Colonel Bodman, but the Austrian army attacked more.


    Anyway, the defeat of the French army will also blow up the canal, fill in a few more roads, and it¡¯s no big deal.


    "Colonel, stop now and transport by animal power alone, I''m afraid it will be difficult to complete the task first," the chief of staff reminded


    As the first force to blow up the Suez Canal and initiate a river reclamation, if a road cannot be filled in time for the army to cross the river, Colonel Bodman really has no future.


    "There is no way, the target of the car is too large, it is difficult to escape the enemy''s artillery fire. The enemy built a perfect fortification, and we have no way to destroy their firepower in a short time.


    If we persist, our losses will be very large. Unlike these exiled criminal laborers, the car company is a technical arm, and if the seeds are hit, there is no way to supplement it. "


    Thanks to Franz¡¯s greening strategy, a large number of criminals are exiled to the Middle East every year, and these guys are naturally transformed into laborers when the war breaks out.


    Labor is a precious asset of Austria, but once the word "criminal" is added, the value of the money suddenly drops suddenly, from the precious "wealth" to a social "tumor".


    ...


    The Cairo French Army Command, since the news of the Austrian army filling the river, the governor of Jacob has been in a bad mood.


    Originally he planned to seize the Sinai peninsula, based on the Suez Canal, to build a powerful war for France.


    Unfortunately, the plan did not change quickly. He had just taken action, and the Austrian army on the African continent was killed. For a time, Egypt fell into the embarrassment of all enemies.


    Faced with a wolf-like enemy, the troops on the border could not resist, and Governor Jacob had to shrink the line of defense while drawing reinforcements to the front.


    The forces drawn to the front of the canal have also become inevitable. After all, a major unrest broke out in the Egyptian region only a few years ago, and the population loss was serious. Even if the Governor-General Jacob wanted a poor soldier, he was not strong enough.


    The governor of Jacob originally hoped that the Austrian army would be afraid of international pressure and would not dare to easily destroy the Suez Canal, known as "eternal neutrality."


    As long as it lasts for a few months and waits for the homeland to win or lose, the Egyptian region will be victorious.


    It is a pity that the "international pressure" tiger deterrent is too low, which only delayed a few days before it was breached by Huwei.


    The bad guys turned to the bad guys. Governor Jacob still had a little confidence in the canal defense line he operated. Even if he could not defeat the enemy, he would not be able to break through in a short time.


    "Order the troops on the front line of the canal to rely on the fortifications to defend on the spot, hit the enemy head-on, and strike the mighty French army..."


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 Chapter 907： Middle of the pit teammates

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    One wave was unsettled and another wave started again.


    Before the Vienna government completes the aftermath of the destruction of the canal, the Sino-European battlefield has changed again.


    After 27 days of hard work, after paying the tragic cost of nearly 50,000 casualties, the French army still broke the Luxembourg line that the German Federal Republic painstakingly operated, and the German portal opened.


    The pit teammates are also skillful. If earlier, Grand Duke Albrecht naturally did not mind the French army galloping in the German area, anyway, Austrian reinforcements are still on the road, no one can say anything.


    It is not possible now. The Austrian reinforcements have reached the front line. The nearest unit is less than thirty kilometers away from the front line of Luxembourg. Looking at the ally is all over, then it is impossible to say.


    But rescue is not easy. You have to know that these troops also have missions. The Belgians are waiting for them to rescue them.


    Unlike the German Confederation, Belgium is really a small country with small projectiles. The war has now reached the stage of the nation''s young and powerful, and it can be said that the full potential of war has erupted.


    No way, this is a disaster caused by geographical location. After the outbreak of the war, the weakest Kingdom of Belgium has passively undertaken the heaviest combat tasks in the anti-French alliance.


    Austria is too far away, and the German Confederation has been slow to move. Without providing them with timely support, the Kingdom of Belgium can only clenched its teeth, and now it has reached its limit.


    Since Belgium persisted to the present, Grand Duke Albrecht could not naturally watch them die, and after the arrival of the reinforcements, ordered the reinforcement of Belgium as soon as possible.


    As for the front lines of Luxembourg and Rhineland, the German Federation has more manpower after all, and its strength is still relatively sufficient.


    However, the reality is such a comedy, the crumbling Kingdom of Belgium has not collapsed, and the more powerful German Confederation was first broken through the defense line.


    "Luxembourg is defended by 350,000 troops on the front line, and more than 400,000 German troops in the Rhineland region can also respond. Why did the defense line suddenly collapse?"


    Grand Duke Albrecht asked angrily.


    But he was not angry, the Luxembourg line did not lose the defense early, but late, but collapsed at the time when it should not collapse.


    The defense line collapsed a few days earlier, and the Austrian reinforcements were still on the road, so naturally there was no need to take responsibility for it; the collapse of the latter days, the main forces of the Austrian army came over, and they were not afraid to pk with the French.


    It is not possible now. The vanguard of the Austrian army that arrived on the front line had only fifteen divisions. It was okay to reinforce Belgium to help stabilize the defense line.


    If you want to fight a decisive battle with the French, there is no hope if you do not turn it up several times. The Grand Duke Albrecht does not think that the Austrian army can outnumber the enemy.


    The Admiral of the German Federation, responsible for coordination, explained bitterly: "This is totally an accident, Your Excellency Marshal.


    You know that there are so many states in this country. This is the first joint operation of various states, and there are some problems with the command of the army, so..."


    The command system "had some problems", it was entirely Adrian who put gold on his face.


    In fact, the issue of the command of the German Federal Army has never been straightened out.


    The army of each state has independent command power. The chief commander appointed by the central government is more like a coordinator of a military alliance and has no mandatory binding force on the forces of each state.


    Even the combat plan was formulated by the representatives of various states. Even if an unexpected situation is encountered, it is necessary for everyone to meet and decide together, otherwise the army of each state will not be a bird headquarters at all.


    Fortunately, the Germans had always relied on fortifications to defend, and there was not much military movement required, or the chaotic command system would have been killed by the French.


    You can avoid the first day, but not fifteen. The consequences of the chaotic command system still broke out, and the German Federation lost the Luxembourg line as a price.


    Grand Duke Albrecht waved his hand and interrupted Adrian''s long speech: "Well, now is not the time to hold the accountable, and I am not interested in knowing the bad things.


    Now tell me, where did the French hit, and the loss of frontline troops, or how many troops can you control? "


    After losing the battle, chaos will inevitably occur. In particular, the German Federal Army is still doing its own thing, and the situation is even more dangerous.


    At this time, the Grand Duke Albrecht only hoped that these guys would burst out when they ran the road, retaining as much energy as possible, so as to delay the French advance in the next battle.


    Adrian replied in a deep voice: "In the days of fighting, the front-line troops have long been physically and mentally exhausted. Suddenly they suffered a big defeat, and many troops were disbanded and formed.


    Now we are gathering the collapsed soldiers, and it is estimated that this time the loss of troops will exceed half.


    After the enemy had broken through the line of defense, the soldiers advanced in two ways, marching all the way to Belgium and all the way to the Rhineland area.


    We have built a second line of defense in the Rhineland region, but suddenly, the frontline is understaffed..."


    Having said this, Adrian stopped abruptly. No way, it is really shameful. Not only did their own defense line open, but even Belgium was miserable by the Germans.


    Pit teammates are nothing, and Adrian is not a Virgin. The problem is that once Belgium falls, the German Federation will not escape.


    The Austrian allies did come, but the Austrian army that reached the front was of limited strength and could not close the gap.


    After looking at the map, Grand Duke Albrecht said coldly: "There will be no reinforcements. The front line is gone, and the dozen or so divisions in my hands are simply unable to balance the two lines.


    The top priority is to find a way to hold the Rhine and create conditions for the counterattack. As for other regions, it is necessary to give up at this time.


    Your Excellency should know the importance of the Rhine. If you do not want to see the French army galloping in the hinterland of the German region, then immediately shrink your troops and stick to it. "


    Seemingly embarrassed, in fact, Grand Duke Albrecht has already blossomed deep inside.


    In the German region, the decisive battle with the French army and the decisive battle with the French army in France are two completely different concepts.


    Apart from military gains, political gains are more important. The defeat of the German front will awaken the German people''s sense of crisis.


    In a sense, the worse the front loses, the higher the call for unification after the war.


    Especially the people who have experienced this war personally can appreciate the importance of the country.


    Hannover-led Germany, obviously can not meet everyone''s needs. At that time, public opinion will spontaneously promote the reunification of the German region, forming a general trend.


    As for the group of state governments that are born with ghosts, after this war, it is almost time to recognize the reality. Especially the states that have suffered directly from the war need Austria''s help after the war.


    After a pause, Grand Duke Albrecht added: "By the way, Belgium needs your Excellency to explain."


    The explanation has come to this step, and any explanation is futile. No matter how bad it is, the reality of Belgium being pitted cannot be changed.


    If you don¡¯t want to lose all of your family, the Belgian government can only give up most of its territory and stick to a small number of military fortresses.


    If they are lucky, they will be able to reach the main Austrian troops; if they are unlucky, they can only go into exile.


    It is conceivable that for a long period of time in the future, the relationship between the two countries will not be better. In the war that followed, the cooperation between the two countries could not be expected.


    However, this has nothing to do with Grand Duke Albrecht. It is inevitable to make some sacrifices for the great cause of reunification in the German region.


    Solving the force of these princes by the hands of the French is better than the Vienna government''s bare-chested battle.


    "My Excellency Marshal, there is still hope to close the gap when sending troops, and even..."


    Not waiting for Adrian to finish talking, Grand Duke Albrecht interrupted strongly: "Your Excellency, all this is your wishful thinking.


    If the gap could be plugged, the Rhineland Army would have already acted. But until now, they haven''t seen them take action, are they waiting for my order to fail?


    At this stage, the most important thing is to stabilize the situation and create opportunities for counterattacks in the future, rather than gambling for the possibility.


    Your Excellency should know that we cannot afford to lose now. If the front line fails again, the international situation will be reversed, and the country that was originally inclined to our country may be transferred to the arms of the French. "


    The excuses are never exhausted. Grand Duke Albrecht made sure to pay attention to killing with a knife, so he would not be persuaded.


    ...


    The Royal Palace of Brussels, who just woke up from a nap and hadn''t had time to wash away, Leopold II, received the terrible news of the collapse of the Luxembourg defense line.


    Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that once Luxembourg falls, Belgium¡¯s flanks are exposed to the French army¡¯s front.


    Now that the war is in progress, the Kingdom of Belgium has used its energies to breastfeed. In a short period of time, it has been unable to produce enough troops to build a left-wing defense line.


    "waste!"


    "It''s a bunch of waste!"


    "Nearly 800,000 troops can''t hold even one Luxembourg. Are all the generals of the German Federation eating shit..."


    ...


    In the face of the king''s constant chatter, no one went to correct the Germans guarding Luxembourg, and there were no small problems of 800,000.


    "Your Majesty, the Germans are retreating, and our left wing is directly exposed to the enemy''s eyelids. Now we can only..."


    Prime Minister Augustus was still politically wise, and he did not say any suggestions for exile before he was unsure of Leopold II¡¯s position.


    Perhaps the vent just relieved the mood, or the Prime Minister¡¯s persuasion had worked, and the calmed Leopold II said in a deep voice:


    "Don''t Albrecht send us reinforcements. Send these troops up, they won''t be waste too!"


    "Your Majesty, these troops will not come. Just now a telegram from the coalition headquarters, Grand Duke Albrecht is preparing to build the Rhine line of defense.


    It is recommended that we shrink our troops, give up unnecessary lines of defense, and guard only a few key areas, waiting for the next big counterattack. "


    Army Admiral Desmet replied.


    "Humph!"


    "Waiting for a big counterattack, he said it was easy. Anyway, the battlefield is not in Austria, it doesn''t matter how you fight.


    But what should we do?


    What about the six million Belgian people?


    Staying in Brussels or Austria in exile?


    ..."


    Leopold II posed a series of questions, which constantly impacted the people and carried out a soul torture in the heart of everyone.


    ...


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 Chapter 908： Seize command

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    The collapse of the Luxembourg line of defense had a tremendous impact. The prestige of France echoed across the continent again, as if the army that swept across the continent was back.


    Belgium panic, many states in Germany panic, European countries panic, even panic in Austria.


    Vienna Palace


    After letting go of the newspaper bragging about the invincibility of France, Franz nodded with satisfaction: "Good job, I believe we will be able to reap a lot of help in the next period of time."


    The European balance policy is not just played by the British. In fact, most European countries are supporters of this policy, and no one wants to see a behemoth on their heads.


    There is no doubt that this European war is the key to the sustainability of the European balance. It is not what everyone in Faw wants to win.


    Now that France has the upper hand, it is natural for someone to pull back. In order to make the storm more intense, Franz must exaggerate France''s strength.


    The facts lie ahead. The medium-strong country of the German Federation, relying on fortifications to defend, did not stay under the French army for a month.


    You must know that the former Prussian kingdom was not as strong as the German Federation, and it was able to fight with the Russians. Finally, it was tortured by the tsarist government with a sea of ??tactics.


    With this sharp contrast, who dares to say that France is not the world''s first army power?


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Your Majesty, the power of France has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. We continue to build momentum for them and it is easy to get out of control.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was informed that in recent times Switzerland, the Netherlands, Portugal and other countries have been eyeing the French, and the isolated French political structure that we have painstakingly created is being shaken. "


    The survival of a small country is that the grass on the wall falls with the wind. Now that the French have the upper hand, everyone naturally has to rely on it.


    Of course, this closeness is not their true will, but only because of the need for survival, the relationship with the French was eased.


    Close on the bright side, it is still necessary to continue to stab the knife in secret. After all, this French empire seems too aggressive and may threaten their security at any time.


    Franz shook his head: "It doesn''t matter, these small countries are moving closer to them, but the big countries are alienating them.


    You found that no. Since the Luxembourg line was lost, our destruction of the Suez Canal has been selectively forgotten by everyone.


    The members of the Italian independent organization detained by the British are about to be returned to their country. It seems that the London government is still very vigilant against the French.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked hard again to encourage the British to increase the tariffs on the export of French materials and continue to increase the cost of the French war.


    Spain and Russia cannot relax their public relations, although they are not very reliable, but they can also block the French. "


    It seems to be an understatement, but in fact Franz''s heart is not calm. European countries can now hinder the French, and they will also hinder Austria in the future. Anyone who is strong will oppose anyone.


    But at this stage, to complete the strategy of reunification of the empire, we must solve France; to solve France, we must also solve the European countries.


    Well, Franz is sensible and chose to follow the trend, without any plan to fight against European countries.


    The Austrian General Staff is also not the Showa General Staff, and it has no brainpower to formulate a strategy to conquer Europe. Just prepared to beat everyone by surprise, to steal a chicken.


    In order to achieve strategic goals, Franz did not hesitate to suppress the front line generals. I would rather bear the political pressure brought about by the defeat of the previous battlefield, but also...


    ...


    "Come on, let me run faster!"


    "Filir, you give me a fool. Don''t keep up with it, and with this ink, the French will poke your eyes!"


    The urging sound of middle-aged officers continued to sound, but the effect was not satisfactory. There was no way to lose the battle in a confused way, and then escaped in a daze, the morale of the army was long gone.


    The Luxembourg defense line collapsed, but the Germans'' back road was not cut. The French came directly from front A, and there was no way to stop everyone from running.


    If it were not for the chaos of the German command system, if the front line had a gap, and it was not promptly put into reserve to block it, the escape of the swarms of various troops would not be so embarrassing now.


    The scolded Philel replied breathlessly: "Colonel, we are already very fast. But with two legs on the road, how can we run to win four legs?"


    It can be seen that this is a force of a small state. Only the troops of small states, officers and soldiers can get along so casually.


    The middle-aged officer scolded sharply: "You are stupid, Philil. How many French cavalry, so many soldiers on the frontline, are they busy?"


    The facts once again confirmed the truth of the battlefield escape truth that "it doesn''t matter if you run away from the enemy, you only need to run past your allies."


    Because of historical issues, the relations between the German states are not as harmonious as they seem to be, and there is no pressure to lose allies to run Colonel Lane.


    Nor can it be considered lost. Now that everyone is rushing to escape, the front line is gone, and the situation on the battlefield has been completely eroded. It is simply not a small unit of "Bremen Hansa" that can be reversed.


    Being able to run along with the troops without riding a horse on his own, Colonel Lane is also doing his due diligence.


    Perhaps they ran fast enough, or perhaps their desire to survive touched God, and they ran all the way from Luxembourg to Koblenz without encountering the French.


    Here, the escape journey is also declared over. Seeing the Austrian flag set in front, Colonel Lein breathed a sigh of relief and was about to step forward to negotiate, a loud voice rang.


    "Report the number of the army, the name of the commander!"


    It was a young military officer who was speaking, holding a small book in his hand, and behind him were a group of soldiers waiting in line.


    Facing the ten muzzles, anyone will feel uncomfortable, and Colonel Ryan is no exception. Frowning, he replied: "The Bremen Hansa Defence Force, Commander Colonel Ryan!"


    The specific number is not needed. The free city of Hanseatic in Bremen has a larger township. It is nothing more than a prosperous business and a denser population.


    The total number of troops participating in this war is just a few hundred. The establishment of a strengthened battalion is enough, and it is much more convenient to directly register the country name than the number.


    Perhaps aware of the poor image of his party, Lane emphasized his identity as a colonel, hoping to get better treatment.


    Frankly speaking, Ryan is not satisfied with his status as a colonel. Look at the top commanders sent by other states are generals, and he is a colonel, and everyone standing together is inferior.


    Regrettably, domestic parliamentarians did not agree, and resolutely suppressed the rank of his military "big brother" at the school level on the grounds that he had no merit.


    Hearing the word "Colonel", the young officer was very polite. After all, everyone is an ally, and they still recognize each other''s military ranks, even if there is a lot of water in it.


    "Excuse me, Colonel, in what year did you join the army and what occupation did you take before joining the army?"


    During routine cross-examination, Colonel Ryan looked embarrassed and replied bitterly: "I joined the army three months ago, and I was responsible for the security work of Bremen before joining the army."


    There is no way that Bremen is too small for Hanseatic, and it can''t afford a standing army at all. Generally speaking, it is all part-time work of the domestic police.


    Perhaps because of his concern that his resume is not light enough, and Colonel Lane added: "When I was young, I also served as a mercenary commander and once fought against the British in South Africa."


    It was precisely because he had been on the battlefield that Ryan was able to stand out from many rookie competitors and become the commander of this unit.


    The young officer opened the small book, quickly searched it, and after a moment of effort, said with a smile: "There is no problem with the information.


    Colonel Ryan, on behalf of the coalition headquarters, I welcome your return. "


    Hearing "return to the team," Colonel Ryan''s face suddenly became unnatural. There is no doubt that they are legally incorporated.


    After hesitating again and again, Colonel Lane said bitterly, "Your Excellency, we have just failed on the front line. Now the morale of the army is completely lacking, and the troops need to take the necessary rest.


    There is no way. In Luxembourg, many small nations reported to the delegation together. They had enough confidence to speak with the commanders appointed by the central government.


    No longer now, the troops have been broken up. The most true portrayal of soldiers who do not know soldiers and who do not know soldiers.


    The coalition headquarters now gathers the collapsed soldiers, and will certainly not try to help them resume their establishment. As long as the commander is not stupid, he knows to seize the opportunity to take command of the troops.


    Reorganizing the broken soldiers and splitting up the military system based on the state, he lost his bargaining power.


    For the overall situation, this is the most advantageous, as it can integrate forces and exert maximum fighting power.


    However, from the standpoint of individuals or small states, the situation is quite different. This means that they will lose their right to speak in the coalition forces.


    In theory, this kind of thing is handled by the German Federal Government, which is more logical. After all, it is the jurisprudential central government that has the unifying power to unify the following states.


    The coalition headquarters jumped out to gather and reorganize the soldiers, but there was still some overtaking. However, this is a minor problem, and now the German headquarters is in a state of chaos, and can''t even take care of it here.


    When they responded, the established facts were created, and then they wanted to take back command from Austria, they could only go to the Vienna government to fight the diplomatic affairs.


    What seemed to come to mind, the young military officer reassured: "Colonel, don''t worry, you won''t have a combat mission in the short term.


    Now you should go to the camp to take a shower, get a good night''s sleep, keep your feet up and wait for the order. "


    With his arms thigh-less, he looked at the tired soldier behind him and Colonel Lane nodded helplessly.


    ...


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 Chapter 909： When the airship meets the plane

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    On November 1, 1890, Grand Duke Albrecht and Leopold II held a historic meeting in Cologne, and the two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on anti-law issues.


    Okay, these are all official rhetoric. The real situation is that after the collapse of the Luxembourg defense line, the situation in Belgium followed the erosion, and Leopold II was unable to withstand the situation and had to go into exile.


    Just stick to Brussels and think about it. With the strength of Belgium, there is simply no ability to persevere under the French attack.


    However, the situation has not reached a desperate time. Although the Luxembourg defense line collapsed, the German Federation suffered heavy losses, and Belgium is about to fall, it still cannot change the fact that this anti-French war has just begun.


    In essence, this war was carried out by the two countries in an attempt to compete for European hegemony. As for the two countries, the two countries are completely guilty of crime.


    Belgium¡¯s strategic location, the resources of the German Federal Rhineland region, is the source of their involvement.


    Bied suffered heavy losses, but the strength of Austria''s leading brother is still there. On the southern front, the Austrian army still has an advantage; on the African battlefield, Austria even ravaged the French on the ground.


    It was only that the Austrian army on the southern route did not make a substantial breakthrough, and the African battlefield was not valued by everyone. Everyone focused their attention on the battlefield in Central Europe.


    When it was not necessary to desperately, Leopold II was not a reckless man. After obtaining the assurance of Grand Duke Albrecht, he decisively chose a strategic shift.


    Until the war, the fate of Leopold II, or the fate of Belgium, has been tied to Austria.


    After winning this war, Belgium¡¯s losses can be recovered from the French, and it may even be a small step forward; if the war is lost, Leopold II is a full member of the army in exile.


    If you open the history book, you will find that in the history of the European continent, the royal family in exile has long been over a hundred, but few can be restored. Most of the royal family has disappeared in the long river of history.


    What happened behind this was unclear to others, but Leopold II heard about it.


    The specific experience may have been unclear. Anyway, except for a few royal families who are natural heirs, most are heirs.


    Of course, behind these tragic characters, there are always tricks to die. The content is brainless, and the general novel plots dare not describe it that way.


    In a political system such as Europe, the king will not die as long as he does not die.


    Napoleon is an example. Playing so hi is just an exile. None of the Bonaparte dynasty was destroyed.


    From the standpoint of Leopold II, staying in Brussels is death. The guns on the battlefield are unremarkable, but they are not classified as high and low, and they are still not responsible.


    This is not the most critical. The king does not need to go to the battlefield, and the chance of being injured accidentally is still very low.


    The point is that the French have the motive to kill him. France wants to annex Belgium, and his king is obscured.


    Killing Jun is very serious in Europe. Without solving him on the battlefield, the French can''t do anything afterwards.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia is a ready-made example. The royal family, which was released under international pressure, jumped out to block them.


    Politics is bloody, and Leopold II did not dare to bet on the French morality. Moreover, it is not necessarily the French who want him to die.


    In addition to domestic opponents, the British and the Austrians are also likely to be black hands.


    Although Leopold II and the British royal family are their own families, they are in-laws with the Austrian royal family, but reality has proved that in the face of national interests, any relative relationship is unreliable.


    ...


    Reassuring Leopold II, Grand Duke Albrecht was relieved. In his view, being a king''s ideological work is more troublesome than fighting a war.


    Regardless of Belgium''s strength, they are all members of an anti-French alliance. Should Leopold II surrender to the French temporarily, Austria''s political losses would be too great.


    According to Emperor Franz, the essence of war is to make more allies and less enemies.


    To achieve this goal, even Montenegro and Greece, which can only fight soy sauce, were forcibly pulled into the chariot by the Vienna government.


    Of course, they are no longer expected on the battlefield. But it is politically necessary. The more countries that participate, the more proof that the aggressive war launched by the French is unpopular.


    As long as there are more participating countries, when the future international community characterizes this war, Austria must be just and free from any flaws.


    ...


    "Ooooo..."


    The anti-aircraft alarm suddenly sounded, and Grand Duke Albrecht frowned, instructing the guard: "Go out and see what happened?"


    French airships are rampant, and Grand Duke Albrecht has heard of them for a long time, but this is the first time he has experienced it.


    Don''t look at Austria''s first use of airships in war, in fact, French talent is the originator of airships. As early as 1784, the French built the first airship.


    Many people can''t believe it. The world''s first airship, except for the power system but the danger is higher, everything else is fine.


    It is 15.6 meters long and has a maximum diameter of 9.6 meters. It can generate more than 1,000 kilograms of lifting force after being charged with hydrogen, and lasts for seven hours.


    After Austria applied the airship to the war, European countries realized the importance of airships and began to install troops.


    However, this thing is, after all, a high-tech product, and the cost is very expensive. Only a few large countries have real power and large-scale equipment.


    After the outbreak of the Anti-French War, the French airship troops were so powerful that they easily defeated the airships of the two countries and seized air supremacy on the battlefield in one fell swoop.


    Air defense weapons have a limited range this year, and quasi-heads must also rely on luck, as long as the airship does not lower the flight altitude, it is still very safe.


    Of course, the safety of high-altitude bombing is safe, and the hit rate is also very touching. The record is entirely blessed by God.


    After a moment of effort, the guards returned to Hui to report: "Marshal, the enemy''s airship is coming, it seems to be investigating intelligence."


    "Humph!"


    After a cold drink, Grand Duke Albrecht said blankly: "Got it!


    The subpoena continued and ordered the Corps of Engineers to rush to work immediately to complete the construction of the airport in the shortest time. "


    ...


    Colonel Lane said in shock, "What, let''s go to repair the airship? Major, have you made a mistake, we are not engineering soldiers."


    The young officer explained helplessly: "Sorry, Colonel Ryan. Our engineering soldiers are insufficient, and we cannot recruit enough civilians in a short period of time. Now you are the only one who has no mission."


    The vanguard of the Austrian army is naturally the main force, and there are only a handful of engineers. These people are mostly junior engineers trained in batches, mainly to solve positions and road traffic problems.


    The original labor issues have been coordinated, and the German Federal provides the husband. But the Luxembourg line collapsed suddenly, not only lost a large number of troops, but also a large number of civilians.


    Most of these civilians are young and strong laborers drawn from the local area. If they want to continue to recruit civilians, they must have enough young and strong locals.


    Finally, the glorious and great task of repairing the airport fell to the Bremen Legion that had just completed the reorganization.


    There is no accident. The Bremen Legion has only one battalion. Colonel Ryan, who has the highest rank and has combat experience, has become the battalion commander.


    The order has been issued, regardless of whether he is willing or not, Colonel Ryan must accept the reality of becoming an engineer.


    Not only the Bremen Legion, the troops that were subsequently reorganized were successively converted into engineers, road repairs, trench trench digging trenches.


    Combat mission?


    Grand Duke Albrecht said he was not crazy, and he knew very well how badly the combat force of this temporarily assembled miscellaneous brand was.


    Not only is the morale of the army completely lacking, even the soldiers are seriously under-trained. Even more troublesome is that many officers are noble children recruited temporarily.


    The nobility of the nobles in the German region is not false, but this does not mean that all noble children are qualified officers.


    Not all states have military schools, and not all noble children have gone to military schools. Many noble children have only received military education at home, and various combat experiences and concepts have stayed in the last century.


    To send such troops to the battlefield, you can''t expect anything but the enemy''s record.


    Pit teammates can, but it¡¯s not enough to poke yourself. Since these guys are willing to accept the reorganization, it means that they recognize Austria.


    These people are the bonds that Austria will rule in the North German region in the future. In order to strengthen ties with the place, Grand Duke Albrecht would not allow these noble children to die in large numbers.


    ...


    At this moment, Colonel Lane, who knew nothing about it, was leading the army to sweat the airport construction.


    Looking at the large area of ??hardened land, Colonel Lane said very regretfully: "Captain Henry, it is not necessary to harden all of it. This is really extravagant."


    This year''s concrete is not cheap, hardening tens of hectares of land at a time, and the cost required is not a small amount.


    Captain Henry shook his head: "Now it''s to hurry. In fact, the construction of this airport is simply not qualified.


    However, this is also temporary, and it is used first, followed by reconstruction. "


    This is a fact. The airport is not finished unless a dam is built. It''s possible to make a temporary stop.


    "Airport, what''s that? Isn''t it to repair the airship?"


    Colonel Ryan asked doubtfully.


    It''s not that he is ignorant, not many people know the plane this year, and even fewer people know the airport.


    Aware of the misrepresentation, Captain Henry replied coldly: "Colonel, you should have violated the army''s secrecy regulations. Don''t ask if you shouldn''t."


    "Airport" does not belong to the category of secrecy, and Captain Henry has no idea about this issue. Anyway, no password was issued above, nor did he inform Colonel Ryan of the news.


    In case of confusion, Captain Henry will not explain. As for the gap between the military ranks of the two sides, that is not a problem.


    Didn¡¯t see the captain command the colonel during the airport construction?


    In other places, such things are impossible, but in the technical field, such things are commonplace.


    Professional things are done by professionals. This is a major feature of the Austrian army, so the top person in charge of airport construction is Captain Henry, who is experienced in construction.


    After discussing it boringly, Colonel Lane turned his head directly and urged the soldiers to work, ignoring the rigid engineer.


    ...


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 Chapter 910： Veterans duel

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    "Marshal, when did the broken soldiers you gathered up be handed over to us?"


    Afterwards, the German Confederation was still aware of the issue of command. Adrian, who was not responsible for contact, hurried to the door.


    Grand Duke Albrecht shook his head, and asked in surprise, "What are you handing over? Do I, the coalition headquarters, have the power to command these troops?"


    The power of the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is another unsolved mystery in the world.


    The two countries were forced to join the anti-French alliance. They did not have the confidence to compete with Austria for dominance, and even with the authority of the coalition command, there was no clear agreement.


    In the absence of specific powers, theoretically it can be magnified indefinitely. For example, now, Grand Duke Albrecht has recruited soldiers in the name of the coalition headquarters.


    Admiral Adrian tried to explain: "But Marshal..."


    Before he finished speaking, Grand Duke Albrecht interrupted: "No, my admiral.


    How dangerous the situation on the battlefield is now, Your Excellency is clear. If command power is not unified at this time, do you think it is possible for us to defend the Rhine defense line?


    The frontline is understaffed. I have reorganized the collapsed soldiers, and now I have put them into battle. I cannot mobilize them in a short time.


    It is necessary to hand over the command of these troops until the war is over. You can rest assured that I will not dominate all the time! "


    Rest assured, how can you rest assured?


    It was because he was not at ease that General Adrian came to the door. In fact, the defeat at the front is also an opportunity for the Federal Government of Germany.


    If you seize the opportunity and seize the opportunity to get the command of the army of each state, this loose alliance is not far from true reunification.


    It should not be blamed for the slow response of the German generals on the front. Unlike the coalition headquarters with ambiguous power definition, the power of the German front command was stipulated to die early.


    Each state has independent command power, and the German headquarters is composed of representatives sent by each state. The chief commander appointed by the central government is essentially a relationship coordinator.


    The internal relations of the headquarters were not straightened out, and the reaction was slower, and it was logical.


    When George I decided to seize the opportunity to take power, Grand Duke Albrecht had already used the name of the coalition command, and the Germans who had withdrawn the front line were almost included.


    Due to the inconvenience of communication, after the defeat of the front, many front-line troops lost contact with the German headquarters.


    The disputes at the upper level are not known to the officers and men below. Anyway, the existence of the coalition headquarters is well known, and grassroots officers and soldiers are used to obeying the orders of their superiors.


    In a panic, I received an order from the coalition headquarters, and most people accepted the order.


    It was not only the scattered soldiers, but the Germans who withdrew from the front line were also beaten by the Grand Duke Albrecht for a time difference. They were recruited under the name of the coalition command, including many Hanover troops.


    By this time, Grand Duke Albrecht had essentially mastered most of the Germans on the front line.


    If it is not taken into account, the subsequent battle will also require the cooperation of the German Confederation, and the Grand Duke Albrecht will do even more, for example: forcefully take over the command of all German troops on the front line.


    Adrian Adrian insisted stubbornly: "Marshal, the coalition headquarters should unify the command, and it can be achieved through the alliance of the three countries. There is no need to directly command the frontline troops."


    It¡¯s not that Adrian¡¯s eloquence is bad, but the relationship between Germany and Austria is too complicated. Now the German Federation depends on Austria to protect its own security. He can¡¯t say much about it.


    Other international alliances can also use different cultural customs and language as an excuse to demand independent command.


    The anti-French alliance will not work. The difference between German and Austrian linguists may not be able to figure it out. Anyway, the languages ??of the three German and Austrian languages ??can be used universally, and there are no barriers to communication.


    Wan Jinyou''s excuse cannot be used. If you feel hurt, you can''t say that Admiral is naturally uncomfortable.


    Grand Duke Albrecht waved his hand and eased his tone, saying: "Okay, Admiral. You and I are both soldiers. It is enough to consider the issue from a military perspective. Let the government communicate with the political issue!


    The most important thing now is to win this war. The primary task at the moment is to defend the Rhine line, otherwise the hinterland of the German region will become a battlefield.


    What this means, you should understand. The French''s ambitions are endless, and by this time, no one can be alone. "


    This is persuasion, but it is also a warning. Once the French had torn the Rhine defense line, Austria had nothing to do, but the German Confederation was the second Belgium, and even the Uttar Pradesh state could not hide.


    The matter has come to this point, Austria is dominating the command of the army, and Adrian is helpless.


    Can''t we encourage the soldiers to mutiny? In case the front line is in trouble, let the French seize the opportunity and tear the Rhine defense line, then it is really lifting a stone and smashing his foot.


    There is a lesson from the collapse of the Luxembourg defense line. Admiral Adrian had to take it as a warning, and the German Federation could not afford to lose.


    ...


    The episode that happened in the headquarters did not affect the progress of the anti-French war.


    After occupying the Luxembourg region, the French army did not stop and continued to advance towards the German region, not far from the Rhine defense.


    Frankly speaking, sticking to the west bank of the Rhine is not the best military option. It is far better to withdraw from the east bank and build a defense line by relying on the Rhine natural hazards.


    However, the military needs to serve politics, and shrinking the defense to the east coast means that the anti-French alliance recognized the previous military defeat and abandoned Belgium and Rhineland.


    It is impossible to admit defeat. The anti-French war was not only for defeating the French, but also for the attribution of European hegemony.


    Austria must play its prestige on the battlefield, not to make people think it was a victory by chance.


    There is no natural danger to rely on, and the coalition forces have trenches. This thing was carried forward in the Russo-Prussian War and has now been widely accepted by the European world.


    Grand Duke Albrecht did not dare to underestimate the French army. The trenches dug one by one and made it clear that they would consume the French troops with positional battles.


    In order to win the war, the French government also fought hard, and Napoleon IV did not hesitate to hire veteran Marshal Patrice McMahon.


    Patrice McMahon and Albrecht are both figures of the same era and are long-timed generals. This anti-French war is also the pinnacle of two famous European players.


    ...


    French Command, after staring at the map for half the time, Marshal Patrice McMahon said slowly:


    "Albrecht was famous for his offensive skills. He didn''t expect to play the turtle tactics now. It seems that the battle in front of him had a great impact on him.


    Austria has focused its strategy on Africa, and now the Suez Canal has been blocked, the British are taking advantage of the fire, and domestic supplies have begun to tighten.


    Our enemies are not only anti-French alliances, but time. If the enemy¡¯s Rhine line cannot be torn open as soon as possible, then..."


    Everyone''s expression was condensed, and the smug expression no longer existed. Everyone is smart, knowing that the old marshal is beating them.


    Material shortage is certainly a problem, but this problem is more often reflected in finances. Although the impact of this European war was great, it did not spread to the whole world.


    Without the Suez Canal, there is also the Cape of Good Hope to go. Moreover, the American route is still smooth, and Austria can only intercept part of the sea.


    Even if the French merchant ships are more dangerous to go to sea, there are ships from other neutral countries available, but the cost is higher.


    Material tensions are only temporary, and the market will adjust itself. As long as you have money this year, you won''t worry about not being able to buy supplies.


    Before the French financial collapse, no one had to worry about hunger.


    "Marshal, the Austrian government has chosen the wrong person this time. Albrecht is best at attacking, and now you can see that even the defense is preparing for the attack.


    But now the Anti-French League is at a disadvantage, and the Xi''an on the Rhine is infinitely defendable. It is a joke to want to block us with just a few trenches.


    If the enemy withdraws their troops to the east coast and relies on the Rhine for defense, we really can''t get them in a short time. "


    Patrice McMahon frowned: "Udino, you still haven''t changed your pride.


    Albrecht is good at offensive. That''s because he is famous for offensive, so everyone thinks so, it doesn''t mean he can''t play defensive battle.


    Judging from the enemy''s troop deployment, this is a tortoise shell. Although the tortoise was injured in the front, its defensive strength should not be underestimated.


    But one thing you are right, the troops of the two countries have no morale, Albrecht does not have enough troops, and sticking to the west bank of the Rhine is a failure.


    Now we need to grab time, as long as the Rhine defense line is torn before the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements, the dominance of the war will fall into our hands. "


    That''s right, Udino was the guy who used the expeditionary forces to attack Mexico.


    It''s just that his luck is much better than in history. He suffered some injuries during the change and was transferred back to domestic recuperation, and the next one assumed responsibility for the defeat of the war.


    After being blamed, Udino was also not annoyed and said without changing his face: "Marshal, the troops are ready to fight and can attack at any time.


    Now the morale of the officers and men is high, and everyone is still waiting to break through Vienna and capture Franz! "


    In fact, the French army''s initial combat plan was only to seize the territory west of the Rhine. After the Rhine defense line was torn, the first phase of the French military mission was completed.


    As for breaking Vienna and capturing Franz, it was just shouting slogans.


    European countries are not fools, they will not watch France hit Vienna all the way. It is estimated that the French are still on the way to Vienna, and the British will cut off their supplies.


    Unlike Austria, which is not afraid of the blockade, France can''t do without the support of foreign materials, even if it has North Africa.


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 Chapter 911： The beginning of the disaster

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    The roaring artillery sounded, and the French army, who had just arrived at the front, was given a lesson by the anti-French alliance with artillery.


    A shell dropped from the sky and fell less than 100 meters away from the French front command line. A wave of scattered shrapnel took away three officers who came to the meeting.


    This also includes Major General Anduin Wrynn, the commander of the French 9th Division, which is also the highest-ranking officer in the French army since the outbreak of war.


    Receiving this bad news, he successfully snatched Admiral Udino, the former commander of the enemy, with a gloomy face.


    "Colonel Rick, send someone to re-investigate the enemy''s artillery deployment. You must figure out the enemy''s artillery shells. Why can you hit it here?"


    Udino is also a general on the battlefield, and the choice of the command is also thoughtful. It is impossible to put the command under the enemy''s muzzle and die.


    Whether it was an accident or other reasons, they are now moving again. Otherwise, as soon as the enemy''s shells fell, the French command system was scrapped.


    Colonel Rick replied affirmatively: "General, there is no need to re-investigate. I have personally checked the results of the previous investigation, and the enemy cannot make large-scale adjustments in a short time.


    Judging from the power of sound and shells, this is not an army field gun.


    It is not far away from the Rhine, it should be the enemy who regards the navy as a mobile fort. "


    The water flow of the Rhine is not small, and small warships are already navigable. The navy of Belgium and the Federal Republic of Germany happens to be pocket editions.


    The navy was powerless against the French navy and could only hide and tremble in the harbor. Now that war is needed, it is logical to transfer a part of it into the Rhine.


    Even if a large warship cannot enter, you can remove the artillery as a fortress. At the juncture of life and death, no one cares whether it is wasted to smash pots and sell iron.


    The range and power of naval artillery are not comparable to those of army field guns. Airship high-altitude reconnaissance, there is no way to distinguish so carefully, the range estimation error is also normal.


    Admiral Udino cursed: "Damn, give power to the rear and let them bring the heavy artillery over!


    Don''t stand one by one, pack up immediately, move the command post one kilometer back, and don''t pull back three kilometers. "


    There was no way, the French army advanced too fast, and the heavy artillery unit could not keep up with the speed, and was left behind.


    With just a few field guns carried by the forward forces, the firepower of the anti-French coalition forces is not at the same level.


    In a panic, Admiral Udino withdrew the command post three kilometers, determined to be free from the threat of enemy artillery, and then continued the unfinished military meeting just now.


    Anyway, the battle is still to be fought. Even if the enemy''s naval guns were neglected before, the French still had to attack.


    Now it''s time to grab time. According to intelligence from the spies, on average, an Austrian infantry division arrives on the front line every day.


    At this rate, it will not take long for the military strength comparison between the two sides to be reversed.


    In the evening, the French headquarters was brightly lit, and Admiral Udino sorrowfully said: "Major General Anduin Wrynn sacrificed heroically. Now I appoint Colonel Fuxi to take over his work and temporarily act as the ninth division. The post of teacher.


    Then continue to the military meeting in the afternoon. Now that the situation on the battlefield has changed, we must consider the enemy''s firepower superiority. The original combat plan is out of date. "


    Change the combat plan?


    This is a joke, except for General Udino himself, no one knows what the so-called combat plan is.


    In fact, Admiral Udino himself may not have a combat plan. The battlefield is ever-changing, and it is irresponsible to make an operational plan without knowing anything.


    Generally speaking, everyone''s combat plans are formulated while playing. The plan made in advance is a strategic plan, not a tactical plan.


    Unfortunately, the French army''s command system is not as advanced. The so-called strategic plan is usually made by the commander in the head.


    "General, there is no need to be so troublesome. The artillery has no way to suppress the enemy''s firepower. We can also dispatch airship troops.


    As long as the enemy''s artillery position is exposed, I will go bombing in the past to see who has spent it. "


    The proposal is a middle-aged officer, a firm supporter of the French airship, which is the result of the Franz butterfly effect.


    Since the Austrian airship galloped through the Ottoman Empire, air supremacy has been released in advance, but this idea is not perfect.


    At present, everyone respects: use airship bombing to destroy enemy positions and fortresses to create advantages for ground troops to attack.


    Udino nodded: "Good suggestion, when the ammunition dedicated to the airship force arrives, send them to the enemy to look at the color."


    War is the biggest catalyst for the advancement of military science and technology. The airship has been used in the military for more than a decade. The European continent has experienced several wars.


    Today, the airship force has become an important part of the army of various countries. Some countries are even preparing to divest the airship force and form a separate service.


    Since the airship force is so important, the ammunition specially used for airship bombing naturally came into being.


    ...


    On November 11, 1890, following an order from General Udino, the French army launched a full-scale offensive against the anti-French alliance under the threat of artillery fire.


    The assault sounded, and the heroic French army got bayonet and launched a charge towards the coalition position ahead.


    500 meters, 300 meters, 200 meters... Suddenly at 150 meters, fire snakes spewed out.


    The intertwined machine gun fire caused heavy casualties to the French army as soon as they appeared. Many people did not respond, and they fell in response.


    The mechanical command system played a role at this time. The horn of the charge continued, and the soldiers could only bluntly rush up.


    Everyone is familiar with machine guns, but the French are familiar with the bulky Gatling, not the light and flexible Maxim.


    The misunderstanding made French senior officials underestimate the lethality of machine guns.


    Seeing the words "heavy casualties", Admiral Udino sneered: "These guys are a disgrace to France.


    If possible, I don¡¯t mind sending them all to the military court. What is not good to learn, to study timid Italians, really I am a fool?


    The subpoena continued and gave me all my strength to attack at all costs. Let the supervising team go to the front line to stare. All the scamsters have no food tonight. "


    No way, the Italians are already well-known. As the French army recruited a large number of Italians to join the army, the widely spread battlefield life-saving manual was also circulated among the French army.


    Fortunately, the pure French troops, some of the troops mixed with the Italians, have already contracted the fear of death.


    In the previous battle, Admiral Udino had personally seen that when a unit charged during the day, countless officers and soldiers fell heroically under the enemy''s muzzle, for which he also left moving tears.


    However, these brave and righteous guys, when the commander ordered the withdrawal of troops, revived the corpses.


    Since then, Admiral Udino has a new understanding of the words "heavy casualties".


    "Yes!"


    The voice of heraldsmen sounded.


    No one knows what kind of disaster will be brought to the French troops along with this order. At this time, everyone is still thinking about tearing the defense of the coalition forces.


    ...


    It was not only the army that was in trouble, but the French airship unit that had just appeared over the Austrian army. At this time, it also encountered the biggest enemy in their life.


    Throwing a bomb down on the airship, Hudson exclaimed suddenly: "Tom, look at the bird in front of you, why is it so strange?"


    Tom, who was manipulating the machine gun, was not much better than him at this time. He also looked at the front with a dull face.


    They have been flying in the sky for a long time, and they are considered to be well-informed, not to mention all. Anyway, they have seen most of the birds in Europe.


    The distance between the two sides is getting closer and closer, and the outline of the plane can be seen clearly. A young man suddenly responded: "It seems to be the plane said in the newspaper."


    By this time, the bullet had screamed. Anyone who realizes later will know that this is the enemy.


    Tom, as a machine gunner, instantly became refreshed. After waiting so long, it was finally his turn to show his power.


    However, an awkward scene appeared. Compared with the airship, the enemy¡¯s aircraft is so flexible that he can¡¯t even aim at it.


    No way, the French airship is equipped with a big killer like Gatling. Power is enough, others are tragic.


    Faced with Tom who ran to the plane above them, holding a machine gun, he had no idea what to do.


    This headache problem didn''t make him entangled for a long time, it ended with the falling of the airship.


    After realizing that it was wrong, panic spread in the French airship force, but unfortunately it was too late to run.


    Just like a meteor shower, French airships continued to fall down. The French and Austrian officers and soldiers who witnessed this scene with their own eyes knew that an era was over.


    The new king ascended the throne, and the old king ended. The French airship force used life as the end of the airship era, drawing a **** stop.


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    The examination was postponed due to the epidemic situation. It is currently tentatively scheduled for July 25th. It is not known whether there will be changes in the future.


    No way, the competitors are reviewing, and Haiyue dare not relax.


    These days are updated every day, mainly for the half-year awards, I bought a leave of absence, and I must update 70,000 words this month, tragedy! !


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 Chapter 912： War turning

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    The end of the airship force took place in full view. Hundreds of thousands of people saw it with their own eyes, and the news naturally passed quickly.


    In fact, there is no need to pass. Admiral Udino¡¯s headquarters is not far from the front line. There are shelters on the ground, which are not visible at the headquarters, but the air combat in the sky can be witnessed.


    I personally witnessed the end of the airship, and General Udino lost his spirit.


    In order to build this airship force, the French military has paid a lot of money, and nearly one-tenth of the army''s military expenditure is spent on it.


    Now just performing a meteor shower in front of hundreds of thousands of people, the curtain call was gorgeous. Admiral Udino simply did not know how to explain to the country.


    Of course, the loss here is not all the airship troops of the French army, but the result of the air battle has proved to the world that the sky does not belong to the airship.


    "General, it''s meal time."


    The guard''s voice sounded, pulling Udino back into reality from his confusion.


    "No, I am not hungry now."


    "Submit the order and hold a military meeting tonight. In addition to leaving the necessary staff on duty, officers from the rank of colonel or above must attend."


    The airship force is over, but the war will continue. From now on, the sky will no longer belong to France, and Udino knows very well what it means.


    Not to mention the strategic bombing, even the basic information of the enemy¡¯s investigation cannot be achieved. From now on, the French army will only be bombed.


    ...


    The weather gradually dimmed, the afterglow of the setting sun spread to the ground, reflecting the broken arms and limbs on the ground, the horror movie studio.


    At this moment, the atmosphere in the French camp was very strange, the trumpet of the troop had been sounded, but few soldiers returned.


    Such tragic fighting in the past is not unprecedented. But according to the convention, this time should be the climax of the resurrection of corpses, but today is an exception, and there are few soldiers climbing from the ground.


    Colonel Fuxi, who had just taken over as the head of the ninth division, already had a bad hunch in his heart, and immediately ordered: "Shout to the Austrian on the opposite side, we will send someone to collect the body.


    By the way, send someone to tell you who are angry, and don¡¯t need to come back if you don¡¯t come back. The war team gave me a record, and then I have to practice these guys well. "


    Realizing the problem, Fuxi couldn''t imagine that those guys were all dead. After all, conviction is very important, and after seeing the act of pretending to be dead, the top ranks of the French army are no longer sensitive to the number of casualties.


    You should know that the officers and soldiers of the ninth division now returning to the camp are only half of the total strength.


    During the offensive, half of the troops were knocked out in one day. If this kind of thing really happened, his newly-appointed division commander would be over.


    Fuxi was only a slap in his hands. After all, the ninth division was unfavorable in recent years, and the division was killed before the battle started.


    It was said that the attack was launched under the cover of the airship force. As a result, everyone saw the French troop troop on the street. The shielding role did not play, but the bombing was not lacking.


    After all, it was only the French airships, the coalition airships and naval artillery that could still perform normally. This kind of mental drop was still very shocking.


    "Yes, Colonel!"


    After that, the herald soldier hurried out.


    Collecting corpses on the battlefield is also a tradition in Europe. No matter how hard it is to beat you to death during the day, when the corpse is collected, no one will stop it.


    After all, there are many corpses on the battlefield, and it is easy to cause a plague if you do not handle it as soon as possible. This is what neither party wants to see.


    Sometimes, the corpses of the two belligerent countries met and greeted each other, but each took away the remains of their killed officers and soldiers.


    Today is a typical offensive and defensive battle. Most of the Austrian army is staying in the trenches. For the first time, they encountered a machine gun fire net. The French army did not know how to deal with it, but just blindly rushed forward. The result is naturally tragic.


    The end result was that French corpses ran across the field, and few Austrian soldiers died.


    Even if it was killed in battle, it was also killed on its own position, which has already been dealt with. So now the only action is the French corpse collection team.


    Not long after the corpse collection operation began, a young officer ran over: "Colonel, something serious happened."


    Colonel Fuxi frowned, and said very uncomfortably: "What''s the fuss, could it be that the frontline soldiers changed?"


    The sound of artillery has stopped, it is certainly impossible for the Austrian army to launch a counterattack, then the biggest thing is the soldiers mutiny.


    This is nothing new, that is, the French-dominated forces such as the ninth division rarely occur.


    If it rests on the Italian division, any chance of letting them undertake such a heavy casualty of the main attack task has a 90% chance of being over 90%.


    The emotional instability of Italian soldiers is also an important factor restricting the combat effectiveness of the French army. If there is no such lagging behind, the Luxembourg line of defense has long been torn apart.


    This problem has long been recognized by people of insight in the French army. It is a pity there is no way. France has limited human resources and has to recruit Italian soldiers.


    "Colonel, go and see for yourself! I can guarantee that the situation is a hundred times and a thousand times worse than this..."


    Obviously, the young military officer realized that the news he had brought was so amazing that it was hard to believe that he simply asked Colonel Fuxi to watch it for himself.


    "Humph!"


    After expressing strong dissatisfaction, Colonel Fuxi walked out of the headquarters.


    At this point in time, it is already time for the corpse collection team and religious people, and the safety is still guaranteed.


    Visiting the front line, looking at the floating corpses, and occasionally hearing the wailing of the wounded, Fuxi was ashamed.


    They are all dead, even if they are not dead, they are dying now.


    Due to the medical conditions of this year, he was injured for several hours on the battlefield without any treatment, and the possibility of being able to be rescued is close to zero.


    With the medical staff of the ninth division, only the lightly wounded people who had been pulled out in front were bandaged, and no one could care for these guys behind.


    After glancing at the audience, Fuxi returned to the headquarters without a soul. The problem was indeed a thousand times more serious than the mutiny, and the entire ninth division was abolished.


    Seeing such a cruel scene, the surviving officers and soldiers were all gone.


    If the enemy launches an attack now, perhaps only a simple charge is needed, and the ninth division will collapse.


    After a moment of silence, Colonel Fuxi, who calmed down, sighed and said helplessly, "All the officers will not have to sleep tonight, and all of them will give me the troops to appease the troops and guard against the camp whistle."


    Needless to know, the camp of the Ninth Division is destined to be calm tonight.


    If there is no accident, this elite French army will not be able to enter the battlefield again for a long time in the future.


    ...


    Time passed by one minute and one second, and soon the casualty report came out. In fact, the statistics are simple. Colonel Fuxi just asked the living people in the camp.


    Whether it was killed, missing, or captured, the rest were counted as dead.


    There is no way, there are too many officers and soldiers killed in battle, and many people are separated. In a short period of time, it was impossible to piece together, let alone identify the deceased.


    In order to allow the soldiers killed in battle to receive government pensions, Colonel Fuxi can only be bureaucratic once.


    Looking at the number of shocking casualties, Fuxi couldn''t believe his eyes, so he was still stunned because he was prepared for it.


    The ninth division alone created a record of 4,367 injuries and 3,816 deaths during the day¡¯s attack.


    Yes, this is the highest casualty record in a single day of the French army since the war.


    Behind the tragic casualties of his own side, few results have been achieved. Even the enemy¡¯s position was not touched, and the ninth division was reimbursed for most of it. Colonel Fuxi had no idea how to describe the fighting during the day.


    Just when Colonel Fuxi had a headache about how to explain to his head, the reputation of the guard rang again: "Colonel, there is an order from above, asking you to attend the military meeting at night."


    Colonel Fuxi replied indifferently: "Got it, I will pass immediately! The order will continue, and the sentry on duty will be doubled tonight to prevent enemy attacks."


    ...


    Admiral Udino¡¯s headquarters is not far from the ninth division station, just a few kilometers away, and it takes twenty or thirty minutes to ride a horse back and forth, which can be said to be quite convenient.


    But at the moment Colonel Fuxi hopes that the journey will be longer so that he can face it later.


    It is not just Colonel Fuxi who is also distressed. The same tragedy has occurred in all the troops that participated in the attack today.


    When small tragedies come together, it is a big tragedy. Admiral Udino, who was still in tears for the airship force, was stunned by the figures in front of him.


    "Guys, is it April Fool''s Day today? This joke is not funny at all."


    "Tell me, this is not true!"


    ...


    After repeatedly confirming the positive answer, Admiral Udino, who was full of blood, fainted directly.


    After a rush of troops, they were finally rescued. But for Udino personally, perhaps never waking up is the best ending.


    The reality is too cruel. This fierce battle on the Rhine is a replica of the original Som and Battle of Time and Space, while the French army played the role of the British army.


    Starting today, Udino will leave a strong pen and ink in the war of mankind, and he will be indispensable in the military textbooks of all countries in the future.


    Especially his command of "attack at all costs" put him on the pillar of historical shame.


    Butcher, executioner, idiot, idiot... all kinds of dirty words will be pressed on his head by future generations.


    The sober Udino said bitterly: "Everyone will do it. Today''s battle is my personal command error. It has nothing to do with you. I will take responsibility.


    The rest of the battle came to everyone''s attention. The front-line commanders all returned to the troops to strengthen their security and guard against enemy attacks coming tonight.


    Filip, you are responsible for sorting out the situation here and reporting to the Marshal and the domestic respectively. Tell them that I failed the empire..."


    Today¡¯s blow to Admiral Udino is really too great, and now there is only a ¡°self-blame¡± full of blame.


    Of course, at this time, General Udino will blame no matter how to shirk his responsibility.


    After this battle, the invincible momentum that the French army finally accumulated was wiped out. Wanting quick battles and quick decisions to tear the Rhine defense line in a short time has become a dream.


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 Chapter 913： influences

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    Compared to the wailing in the French army camp, the situation of the coalition forces is quite different.


    A meteor shower in the sky, a series of bursts on the ground... The specific results have not yet been counted, but the French corpses on the ground are enough to explain many problems.


    Witnessing all these coalition officers and soldiers with their own eyes, there are only two words in their minds-"slaughter".


    Whether it is an air battle in the sky or an offensive and defensive battle on the ground, it is the unilateral slaughter of the French by the Austrian army.


    The mental outlook of the coalition officers and soldiers who were originally disorganized and unstable in morale, and who were confused about the prospects of the war, had a new look.


    ...


    Allied Command


    Adrian Adrian eagerly tried to test: "Marshal, the French army suffered heavy losses during the day''s battle. It will certainly not be too peaceful tonight. It is a good time for us to fight back."


    From the military point of view, this judgment is not wrong, and the heavy casualties have seriously hit the morale of the French army.


    In particular, these casualties were caused by the high-level misjudgment and command errors, and even the grassroots officers and soldiers complained to the upper levels.


    "No!"


    Grand Duke Albrecht refused decisively.


    "It is not yet the time to fight back. The French army just suffered heavy losses today. At least five divisions in Udino''s hands did not participate in the battle.


    We have too little mobile troops in our hands, and the newly reorganized troops are still under recuperation, and there is not much combat power at all.


    The troops fighting during the day are exhausted, and no more than six infantry divisions can be put into the offensive, including three infantry divisions that were withdrawn from the Belgian front last week.


    The French are not stupid. If they suffer such a big loss, they will definitely strengthen their vigilance. With our current strength, even if we take the opportunity to counterattack, it is difficult to achieve the desired results.


    Moreover, the French Third Army is less than fifty kilometers away from the front line unless we can resolve these enemies in one day. "


    It is simply impossible to end the battle within one day. No matter how much the advantage was taken during the day, it still did not change the fact that the Austrian army was underpowered, even with the addition of troops from both countries.


    Today''s battle, although the morale of the coalition forces has been restored, but in addition to the Austrian forces, the combat effectiveness of other troops is still being restored.


    Take the Belgian army as an example. Just a few days after losing his hometown, people are crying in sorrow. Unless it is a campaign to regain Belgian territory, it will be difficult for them to exert their peak fighting power.


    Not to mention the German troops included, it can only be said that the command system was barely straightened out, the officers and soldiers were in a state of running-in, and they were allowed to do miscellaneous tasks and logistics, and sending them out and the decisive battle of the French army were all giving away.


    Time is on the side of the coalition forces, the reinforcements in the rear are coming constantly, Grand Duke Albrecht can wait.


    The enemy''s airship force has been abolished, and as long as the Rhine defense is maintained, it is a matter of time for the French to fail.


    Of course, there is another reason that cannot be said.


    In the event of a successful attack, the French army suffered heavy losses and immediately retreated to the homeland, and the subsequent battle was not easy to fight.


    Fighting the French in the territories of Derby, Austria can also raise the banner of anti-aggression and gain the support of the local people.


    If you enter a decisive battle on the French mainland, not to mention the piles of fortifications, international interference alone is a big trouble.


    You know that the international community now supports the anti-French alliance. It seems that it is just shouting slogans. There is no substantive action. In fact, the governments of various countries have secretly caused trouble for the French.


    With these small means alone, France has to increase the expenses of hundreds of millions of francs every month. The money is spent, and the supplies may not arrive on time.


    If the trend of strength and weakness is reversed, the anti-French alliance is suffering now. At least until the end of the Battle of Egypt, the Government of Vienna cannot ignore the positions of various countries.


    If the battle during the day is passed on, it will definitely affect the judgment of governments of the warring parties, and may even affect everyone''s foreign policy.


    However, Grand Duke Albrecht can be sure that the French cannot report the real situation of the daytime fighting, or even desperately cover up the failure, otherwise they will not be able to explain to the country.


    As for the news released by the coalition forces, even if it is the truth, everyone will not help but discount it. It is impossible to believe that the French army has suffered so many casualties.


    The reason is naturally the amazing record announced by both parties. According to the number of annihilating the enemy announced by the warring parties, the French have already killed 3.46 million coalition forces, and the coalition forces have also killed 2.47 million French troops.


    According to this figure, since the outbreak of war, the warring parties have killed an average of 70,000 each other each day, and the number of casualties in the entire battlefield has reached a staggering 140,000 per day.


    There are so many deaths alone. The number of casualties is extrapolated according to a threefold increase in the number of casualties. Then the total number of casualties of the French army is 12.35 million; and the total number of casualties of the coalition forces has reached a staggering 17.3 million.


    Such an exaggerated victory, if it really happened, the war would have ended long ago, whoever believed it was a fool.


    In fact, at the beginning, the results announced by the two warring parties were not so exaggerated. Even if they were engaged in art processing, everyone also had some convergence, at least not to the point of adding zero.


    It won¡¯t work afterwards. For example, after the end of a battle, the French army was going to announce the killing of 8,000 of the Allied Forces. Seeing that the Allied Forces announced that they had killed 12,000 of the French Army, they didn¡¯t have to say that they couldn¡¯t show weakness. It became an enemy of 50,000.


    Seeing that the French army announced the annihilation of 50,000 coalition forces, the coalition forces could not suffer any loss, and in a blink of an eye, they tried to find ways to increase the results of annihilating tens of thousands of enemies. Anyway, nobody wanted to weaken the momentum.


    If it were not for the loss of the Luxembourg defense line, most of the Belgian territory fell, the cowhide could not be blown down, and the coalition forces would not fall into the disadvantage in destroying the number of enemies.


    Even so, the word game continues. And the further back, the more outrageous results announced by everyone will become even more outrageous, and the truth will be further and further away from the people.


    It''s no surprise that bragging is a common problem in humans. If you look through the history book, you know that the ancients played this way thousands of years ago.


    Now that the battle has been going on, the two warring parties have only annihilated millions of enemies. Crossing out a zero is very close to the true number, and it is completely incomparable to those who annihilate hundreds of millions of enemies.


    However, according to the current results of the warring parties, if the war continues for a few more months, the number of casualties on paper breaks through a small target, which is not a problem at all.


    ...


    Tonight is destined to be an insomnia night. With a telegram, many big men can''t sleep.


    The coalition side is okay. As the winner, the side received good news.


    In addition to being unbelievable at one and a half moments and requiring multiple parties to verify the news, the mental state of politicians is still good.


    Some active guys have already decided to come to Hepi overnight to celebrate this hard-won victory.


    Of course, Franz is not included in this, and after receiving the telegram, he replied: Got it.


    Then, there is no more.


    I was prepared in my heart, and this surprise was not so sudden. Naturally, I should go to bed.


    There is no accident, Franz''s unchanging performance has added a stroke to his emperor''s career, leaving a short story for future generations.


    ...


    Compared to a quiet Vienna palace, the Palace of Versailles is now brightly lit, and you can still hear the roar from time to time.


    Undoubtedly, those who dared not to sleep in the middle of the night and roared in the palace of Versailles could find no second person except Napoleon IV.


    Since the Luxembourg line was torn, the French army has been galloping in Central Europe, "fighting the German Federation and lifting Belgian children''s shoes".


    In the plan of Napoleon IV, this state of the French army should continue, killing Vienna all the way to defeat Austria.


    However, the plan hasn''t changed fast. This is just preparing to drink the Ma Rhein River, and it has been a hit.


    Napoleon IV was difficult to be angry, and no one was in his position. At this moment, there is no guarantee that he will perform better.


    First, the bad news of the airship troops on the front line came to a heavy loss, proclaiming the end of the era of airships, marking France''s investment in airships over the years, all of which have been water tickets.


    Napoleon IV was an emperor who grew up receiving new education. He could barely accept the technological changes.


    It¡¯s not just an airplane. With France¡¯s strong family, it will come out in a few months.


    Anyway, this year''s aircraft has limited power. Apart from restraining the airship, the role it can play on the battlefield is not as great as that of future generations.


    Despite the loss of air supremacy, Napoleon IV was still full of confidence in the French Army.


    In his view, without the assistance of airship bombing forces, it is nothing more than the cost of winning the war, and there is still time to push back some more.


    It is a pity that this branch of the French Army, which has high hopes and has a long history, gave him a single-digit answer sheet.


    The number of casualties exceeded 30,000 and the number of casualties was as high as 50,000. This is not a battle, but a day''s battle.


    After paying such a heavy price, the results were minimal, and the casualties of the Austrian army were conservatively estimated at most three digits.


    Most of these were caused by artillery, and a small amount were caused by airship bombing. Although the airship did not throw a few bombs, they flung the street gorgeously, but they fell into a giant bomb.


    Of course, after the airship rushed down the street, while scouring the coalition forces, it did not forget to visit the French camp.


    In this regard, they are treated equally, and where they fall is entirely determined by the will of God.


    As for the infantry who launched the offensive, not to mention their heavy casualties, in fact, they just walked around the battlefield and sent a large wave of heads.


    The situation is worse than the original Som and Battle of Time and Space. The British just ignored the threat of the machine gun fire net, and the bureaucrats took a hand.


    The French army didn''t even know the Makqin machine gun, so they rushed straight up. It¡¯s not a big deal if you just don¡¯t know.


    The commanders on the front line will definitely report back to the top when they find the casualties heavy. As long as the offensive tactics are adjusted in time, the loss will not be that great.


    Unfortunately, all this is not applicable to the French army. Tell a story.


    In the battle against Luxembourg, a French-Italian mixed infantry division was ordered to launch the main attack on the enemy position.


    After the battle started, the heroic French soldiers went forward and launched a charge. One of the Italian soldiers formed the infantry regiment, which was particularly brave in the battle.


    Nearly two-thirds of the 2146 people in the whole regiment fell halfway through the charge, so that the division chief immediately stopped and replaced them for rest.


    As a result, after the soldiers were collected in the evening, when the number of people was finally counted, the 2146 soldiers that the regiment should receive actually had 2101 soldiers.


    In the missing platoon, the Corpse Collection Team only found Qiju corpses. Whether the remaining people were dead in the battlefield or ran away on the road has not been determined so far.


    Due to the large number of people involved, apart from removing the officers involved and sending them to the military court, the French command did not dispose of the gang of soldiers, but drove them back home.


    There is no doubt that such an understatement is undoubtedly a failure. By the time the top French army responded, the situation was out of control.


    The power of role models is immense. There is no shortage of people in this world who are afraid of death. Almost all French troops follow suit.


    The high-ranking French army naturally took measures to severely punish these guys, but once the Pandora''s Box was opened, it could not be solved by closing it.


    In order to avoid punishment, all kinds of strange excuses have appeared. Of course, more of them are pretending to be wounded. Many people deliberately get a little injury and then hide in the rear hospital to recuperate.


    It was not until Marshal Patrice McMahon came out of the mountain to clear up the military discipline and changed the original punishment mode.


    No matter how it changes, the commander''s preconceived impression will not change for a while.


    All the factors come together and together caused this tragedy.


    From the overall situation, the casualties of tens of thousands of people are not worth mentioning to the French Empire.


    The problem is that in order to open the gap as quickly as possible, Marshal Patrice McMahon put the main force of the French army on the front line, so now it is precisely the French that are suffering heavy losses.


    You can see from the specific number of the army. Generally speaking, the number of the lower number of the troops, or the front troops are all standing troops. They have been established for many years, and the combat effectiveness is not comparable to that of the new troops.


    After Napoleon IV had almost vented, Prime Minister Terrence Burgin stepped forward and persuaded: "Your Majesty, this is the end of the matter.


    Let¡¯s find a way to get rid of it. Whether it¡¯s an enemy¡¯s plane, or a new machine gun or mortar that has just emerged, it¡¯s worth our possession.


    Today¡¯s battles are not all the responsibility of the frontline generals. The Austrians used these new equipment to beat us by surprise and did not represent anything.


    Having learned the lesson of this defeat, I believe that in the following battles, our army will exert its fighting power. "


    Including Prime Minister Terrence Burgin, many people in the top level of the French government are not convinced by the inexplicable war today.


    In their view, the Austrians simply caught them off guard by relying on more advanced equipment. As long as the French responded, the situation would change.


    After hearing the Prime Minister''s persuasion, Napoleon IV''s look did not improve, and immediately rebuked the landing army minister: "What is the Army Department doing, we invest so much military money every year, why is the equipment so much behind the Austrians?"


    Don¡¯t tell me this is an accident. Whether it¡¯s an airplane or a machine gun, it was born for decades. Why is our army not equipped? "


    After a series of reasons, the Army Secretary buried his head even lower. Nothing wrong, this is it.


    Technical innovation in armaments has never been easy. The original space-time Maxim''s machine gun was the first to show off its power. It was still used by the British to deal with the indigenous people. As a result, they still jumped into the pit during World War I.


    Not to mention this time, Austria hides these things at home, and the outside world knows nothing.


    Not before today, in everyone''s consciousness: The Makqin machine gun is just an ordinary machine gun, and there is no essential difference from Gatling; the plane is a flashy toy, and it is useless except for flight shows.


    This is a broad judgment from all walks of life. The army minister is not a traverser. If he does not hang, he can open it. Naturally, he cannot jump out of this circle of thinking.


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 Chapter 914： Counterattack

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    The war has now reached the point where France has put all its chips on its head, winning is dominating the European continent, and losing is reduced to second-rate.


    The domineering style of France in the past has offended many people. No one dared to provoke when France was strong, and once it declined, it would be completely different.


    Under the nest, there is an egg.


    Both Napoleon IV and the high-level French government are tied to the fate of this country.


    At this time, the step back is no longer the sea and sky, but the abyss.


    Whether for themselves or for the country, they must find ways to win this war.


    In the face of life and death, face is already cheap and worthless, so copy it!


    Now that the Austrian military equipment is more advanced, it should be copied. Can''t the great French Empire be made?


    In a word, the emperor broke his leg. Starting from the cabinet government, it is pushed down level by level.


    Although Napoleon III has the reputation of a socialist emperor, France is still a bourgeois state, and the ordnance industry is in the hands of capitalists.


    In the past, there were orders. Everyone was rushing to snatch. The threshold of the Army Department was broken. Now that the news has been sent out for a long time, no one is interested.


    It¡¯s not that capitalists don¡¯t want to make money, the point is that everyone can¡¯t make that money. There is no way, the timing is wrong.


    In the past, everyone could take orders first, and then think of a way slowly, either by self-developing or purchasing technology from outside.


    But not now, independent research and development time is too late; at present these technologies are still unique to Austria, Fao is at war, even if they spend no amount of money can not buy technology.


    All capitalists who have connections have received news in advance and know the seriousness of the problem. It is clear that at this juncture, receiving orders and failing to deliver the goods will cause great trouble.


    The original arms order that everyone wanted was now a hot potato, and it directly rotted into the hands of the War Department.


    Of course, it¡¯s not that nobody is interested, but everyone¡¯s strength is limited and they can¡¯t complete the task in the short term.


    At present, many military factories have indicated that they can start construction as soon as the Ministry of the Army produces the design drawings.


    "How about how long will it take for you to copy it?"


    Army Minister Ruskinia asked anxiously.


    Although the military factory is owned by capitalists, this does not mean that the French government will hand over all arms issues to the capitalists.


    The Department of the Army also maintains a group of military experts, and even a military factory directly under it. However, due to bureaucratic management, the production cost is too touching and there is no way to expand the scale.


    Now that the capitalists dare not take orders, the drudgery falls into the hands of the Army Department itself. In any case, this was decided by the emperor and the government, and the Army Department had to find a way to complete it.


    An elderly military expert replied: "His Duke, we have too little information.


    Weapon templates, design principles, and performance parameters are all unknown, and we don¡¯t even know the exterior structure. Nothing, how can we copy it? "


    The counterfeit also needs to have a reference object. There is nothing. That is not counterfeiting, but independent research and development. Since it is an independent research and development, time will naturally not be up.


    Of course, there is another way of research and development, which is to design weapons according to demand, but it also takes time.


    Army Secretary Ruskinia said impatiently: "Isn''t the machine gun already available? Just improve the performance according to our machine gun.


    The plane is a little more troublesome, but I remember it was published in the newspaper, and some people performed an air show in Paris.


    A few folk lovers can do something, can''t you do it?


    If it is not possible, just pay for their technology or collect them for compilation, how can there be so much trouble! "


    It is not the ignorance of the Duke of Luskenia. Without knowing the principle of the Maktin machine gun, it is not wrong to think that the Austrian army is using an improved version of Gatling.


    This is especially true of aircraft. In addition to dealing with smooth airships, Austrian military aircraft have not shown amazing fighting power.


    This year, everyone''s understanding of the aircraft has stayed in the air show, and they have never realized that the technology gap between the aircraft and the aircraft is huge.


    From the perspective of dealing with airships alone, most aircraft can do it. Anyway, the aircraft has the advantage of flexibility, as long as the endurance is long enough, the load capacity is two or three hundred pounds.


    The old man reluctantly explained: "His Duke, there are many links between the design and use of a weapon. It takes a lot of time. It can''t be done without three or five years of effort.


    Even if the situation is urgent on the battlefield, we directly save the time for weapon testing, but the time for design and industrial production cannot be compressed.


    Even in the most ideal state, it is three months after we produce a new machine gun; as for the aircraft, it can be regarded as God''s blessing if it can be produced within half a year. "


    Three months and half a year, this speed is indeed very fast. It would be a miracle if it could really be done in so many short time.


    After all, it is only now in 1890. Even the Franz butterfly effect has accelerated the pace of technological development, but this is mainly aimed at Austria. France only follows passive development.


    Relative to the same period in history, the level of science and technology in France, even if the development has accelerated, cannot exceed ten years, and there will not be a qualitative gap.


    ...


    The world will not revolve around a country. No matter what the progress of the French''s new equipment research and development, the war will continue.


    Because of political needs, the French government concealed the fiasco of the previous attack. Since there was no defeat, it would naturally not be held accountable. Admiral Udino luckily escaped the fate of going to the military court.


    No need to go to the military court, it does not mean that you will not be held accountable. Udino is still on command before the enemy, only because of the transition period required for the adjustment of the command system.


    If such a big event occurs, the French army must be held accountable. As the person directly responsible for the incident, it was only a matter of time before Admiral Udino returned home with his grandson.


    French Command, since receiving news of the offensive defeat, Marshal Patrice McMahon rushed to the front line to host the overall situation for the first time.


    Looking at a bunch of dying officers, Patrice McMahon snapped the table and yelled sharply, "Everyone looks in the mirror and sees how you are doing now. It doesn''t look like a soldier."


    Do you know that France''s face will be lost to you? Especially your Udino, have you forgotten the guarantee you gave me before?


    Isn¡¯t it just a loss? Just find a chance to get back from the enemy later. Could it be that he was about to retire, and he could live unscrupulously.


    I tell you that if you don¡¯t want to live a life of infamy in the rest of your life, just cheer me up. I have all remembered that the shame of defeat can only be washed with blood and victory. "


    In fact, the morale of the French officers and soldiers is low, not just because of heavy casualties.


    The casualties of tens of thousands of people have not been encountered and are not desperate; what really makes people feel desperate is that they are not optimistic about the prospects of war.


    In addition to the heavy losses of the first day of the offense, there were no full-scale battles in the next few days, but small-scale engagements occurred every day.


    Without knowing it, everyone suddenly realized that the Austrian army was not so decayed and incompetent in government propaganda, but a tiger that went down the mountain.


    In Linlin''s fragmented engagement, the two sides scored a 1.3:1 record. The French army is 1.3, which makes French officers who claim to be the first army in the world undoubtedly a thunderbolt.


    This is not an offensive and defensive battle, but a direct collision in the wild. Everyone was helpless to find that under the same strength, the French army was no longer the opponent of the Austrian army.


    Of course, this is also related to the French military¡¯s recent low morale, but the main reason is the sequelae of the crazy expansion of the army.


    Even the so-called elite troops have at least one-fifth of recruits, and combat effectiveness inevitably declines.


    With the inconvenience of news transmission this year, the French government could not propagate for Austria, so that the middle and high levels of the military gang did not understand the particularity of the Austrian military service system.


    Everyone judges through brain supplements, and assumes that everyone is an expanded army, and a group of recruits are behind.


    It is seen that under the same conditions, the French army was suppressed by the Austrian army, and it is not an exception. This is true on the front line that has spread hundreds of miles.


    The French commander who witnessed all of this naturally had no confidence in this war. Of course, there is no essential difference between this misjudgment and knowing the truth.


    Anyway, the facts have proved that under the same troop strength, the expanded French army won''t win the Austrian army.


    Maybe someone will talk about equipment, the problem is that weapons and equipment are also a part of strength. This is no longer the age of knights, as long as they can win the war, who cares about fairness.


    In a sense, Austria''s largest ally is Italian. The pessimistic thought was first transmitted by them. After the offensive defeat and the heavy casualties in the front, they quickly spread in the French army and began to exert influence from the bottom up.


    Marshal Patrice McMahon came in a hurry to restore the morale of the troops, but the scene before him told him that the situation was worse than he thought.


    "Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~__________________


    From bombing others, to being bombed every day. It''s only a few days before and after, and this kind of mental gap can''t be tolerated by few people.


    Witnessing this scene with his own eyes, Marshal Patrice McMahon somewhat understands why everyone''s morale is sluggish.


    As the highest commander of the French army, Patrice McMahon knows more than anyone else.


    Sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing. Everyone was drunk, I woke up alone, but it was not so easy to bear.


    Unlike the radical gangs in the country who dreamed of breaking Vienna, Patrice McMahon''s battle plan, from beginning to end, only won the territory west of the Rhine.


    It is not that Patrice McMahon has no ambitions, just because he knows that the French army is not as strong as government propaganda, and the enemy is not as weak as propaganda.


    After taking the territory west of the Rhine, France would be able to guard against danger, even if Austria broke out, he was confident to stop it.


    As for breaking Vienna, just shouting slogans. Patrice McMahon is already old and has already passed the radical age.


    Admiral Udino said bitterly: "I''m so sorry, Marshal. I let you down! If it wasn''t for the command error in front of me, it wouldn''t let us collapse into a great situation."


    The situation collapsed?


    Obviously the battle situation is not serious enough, the French still occupy the initiative on the Sino-European battlefield.


    As for the counterattack launched by the Austrian army, it was all pediatrics. To be sure, the Austrian army cannot fight the French army until enough troops are assembled.


    Patrice McMahon: "Don''t talk nonsense, now I have only one requirement, that is to tear the Rhine defense line as soon as possible.


    This is your last chance. No matter what method you use, I must rush to complete this order before the enemy reinforcements arrive. "


    There was another sentence in his heart that was not said, that is: this is also France''s last chance.


    If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult for France to win this war.


    Even if the French army broke out in the later stage, and the luck was to win the war, it was only a clear victory, but the true situation was both defeats.


    "Marshal, the biggest problem now is the enemy''s trenches. According to the information we have collected, it can be determined that the enemy troops have deployed at least 10,000 machine guns and thousands of heavy artillery on the Rhine, and more than 5,000 ordinary artillery.


    Relying on the trenches, the enemy built a dense firepower network, and our troops simply couldn''t reach it.


    In order to reduce the casualties of officers and soldiers, our soldiers can only climb and charge. Even if the fluke rushed to the enemy''s position, it would still be blocked by the iron net.


    The best way to tear the Rhine defense line is to choose a main attack and focus our artillery to launch a sneak attack to suppress the enemy''s firepower in the area at the first time..."


    The method is what people want to pass, although there is no saying that crawling forward, but crawling the charge is essentially the same as crawling forward.


    Focus on bombing with concentrated firepower to gain regional firepower advantage, which is also the most suitable for the French army at this moment. From this perspective, Admiral Udino is still qualified.


    Patrice McMahon nodded: "Very well, I approved your plan for this battle. Udino, give you one last chance, I don''t want to hear any bad news again."


    Frankly speaking, Patrice McMahon did not want Udino to continue to command the troops. But there is no way. The French army has only a handful of officers capable of commanding hundreds of thousands of troops.


    Among these people, Udino''s ability is also ranked top. If it weren¡¯t for the previous mistake, another name would rise.


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 Chapter 915： Strategic highway

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    Counterattacks also require time to prepare, the heavy casualties need to be replaced and restored, and strategic materials also need time to raise and transport.


    Facts have already proved that modern warfare is no longer a simple battle on the battlefield, and the rear is also fighting.


    The just-opened Battle of the Rhine is an example. If it were not for Austria to gather a large number of machine guns and artillery, it would be impossible to resist the French offensive with inferior forces.


    The stronger the firepower, the greater the logistic requirements. More than eight trains and ships from Austria to the front line transport strategic materials.


    Unless the transportation of logistics materials takes up a large amount of capacity, the speed of movement of the Austrian army cannot be so slow.


    Of course, the current slowdown is mainly for the rapid future.


    In fact, as early as a few years ago, the Government of Vienna proposed to the German Federation: the construction of a strategic road from Bavaria to Luxembourg.


    However, the situation in Europe was still very peaceful at that time, and everyone did not have enough awareness of the crisis, because the cost relationship had not reached an agreement.


    After all, the transportation in the German region is sufficiently developed. The river transport + railroad can fully meet the daily transportation needs. The economic value of building another road is too low.


    In addition, the British and French fear that Austria will pass this highway, further deepening the impact on the West German region, causing a stumbling behind, and the plan is put on hold.


    It was not until the outbreak of the European War that the pressure on the front-line logistics and transportation intensified, and the state governments along the way were forced to restart the strategic road plan.


    In order to save time, governments of various countries decided to expand and reconnect on the basis of the original roads.


    The time is too short, and with the power of the German Federation, it is impossible to complete the plan in a short time. Even if only temporary roads are built, it is too weak.


    As a good ally, Austria will naturally lend a helping hand. So far, Austria has more than 600,000 laborers entering the German region, more than the Austrian soldiers on the Rhine front.


    With such a huge construction team, management is naturally a problem.


    Fortunately, Austria has adopted a system of national military service. Even if these recruits have not entered the army, they have been trained in reserve service and can adapt in the shortest time.


    The humble town of Wiss was chosen as the new main road because of its geographical location.


    Responsible for this section of construction is the 3rd Battalion, 4th Regiment, Austrian Third Engineering Division. As the engineer in charge of technology, Iverson is now surveying the scene with a telescope.


    Speaking of exploration, Iverson actually brought paper and pen, plus a pair of telescopes. Measuring and exploration instruments do not exist.


    It wasn''t that he was dereliction of duty and laziness, mainly for the purpose of catching up with the construction period, and there was not too much time wasted in the early work.


    Past exploration, analysis, and research are now all omitted. "Look at the past with the naked eye + experience = road map."


    Once you have determined the general direction, you can go straight ahead. Except for the special areas that are restricted by geographical conditions and must be avoided, other direct A will do.


    This is road construction, but it is not a precise work. Even if an error occurs, it''s a big deal to turn a corner when docking, as long as the deviation is not too much, it is acceptable.


    "Unfortunately, such a good estate will soon be split in two!"


    Along the way, Iverson had no idea how many similar sighs had been sent. No way, now he is doing the job of demolition workers.


    The flat manor is convenient for agricultural production and road construction. You only need to level the land a little bit and compact the concrete.


    Geological conditions, soil types, bearing capacity, and basic parameters of construction in the past have now become redundant.


    When building roads in the plains, even if the pressure is too great in the later period and the roadbed settlement occurs, it will not be able to sink.


    The quality of the road is totally overthought. Now everything is in a hurry, as long as the danger is within the controllable range, nothing else is a problem.


    The big deal is to rebuild after the end of the war, as long as it can be used temporarily and meet the logistics transportation.


    Moreover, this year''s car has limited load capacity, and it is heavy trucks that can pull dozens of tons of cargo at a time, and the requirements for road carrying capacity are not high. .


    "Lieutenant, someone outside is looking for you, saying you have something urgent to discuss with you."


    A guard on duty came running to know.


    Since it is a militarized management, the military rank is naturally indispensable. Although it was just a general engineer who had just been recruited, Iverson still became a grassroots officer with his own technology.


    Putting down the telescope in front of him, Iverson slowly asked, "Got it. Ask the person first, what''s the matter coming over to find me."


    If it is not possible to say anything specific, or if the reason is too far-fetched and the demand is too much, all of them are sent to me. "


    It can be seen that Lieutenant Iverson is already experienced in dealing with it. Even if you don¡¯t see anyone, you know why the person is here.


    Well, "demolition" naturally involves interests. There is no demolition fee in this year. Even if the land is privately owned, it should still be occupied.


    At most, it will give some symbolic compensation, anyway, it cannot be much higher than the world''s land prices.


    In the case of large-scale land acquisition, this kind of compensation may not be lost by the landowner. The problem is that the land occupied by the road is now compensated.


    However, the loss of profits from highway construction is not limited to the land occupied. Many manors were divided by the road from the middle, and instantly became tasteless.


    To be reasonable, I am sorry that it is the war years. Everything has to make concessions for the war, and all problems have to be said after the war.


    Not everyone has a big picture, and not everyone is willing to give. In order to reduce or shift losses, there are naturally many people who climb relationships.


    None of the people who can come to the door are ordinary people. In the beginning, in order to have a good relationship with the local power, Iverson also participated in many banquets.


    But soon he gave up. The situation of land mergers in the German area is already very serious. No matter how the road is selected, it is inevitable to damage the interests of some people.


    After all, this is a strategic highway, and its footprint is naturally small. Compared with the original two or three meters wide road, it is now directly increased by five or six times. These are all occupied by land.


    Building roads before getting rich is not applicable in the German region. The local economy is good, and the original roads are sufficient for daily transportation.


    The strategic highway that is being built now has actually seriously damaged the interests of landowners.


    Just like the manor in front of us, once the road is divided into two in the middle, not only will its area be reduced, but management costs will also increase greatly, and its value will naturally fall.


    If before the collapse of the Luxembourg line, Lieutenant Iverson would also consider whether to sell the landowner a favor, and find a way to detour from the marginal areas.


    It won''t work now. The first three orders and five requests to speed up the progress, naturally how come quickly. As for the follow-up question, that is the state government¡¯s own business.


    ...


    "Lieutenant, this is the wine I brought to..."


    Before the old man finished speaking, Iverson interrupted: "Sorry Mr. Will, you should know that the Luxembourg line of defense has been lost, and now the Rhine line of defense is also in jeopardy.


    For the sake of the overall strategic situation, we ordered to connect most of the sections within two months. We have no time. "


    The Rhine Line of Defense is naturally not precarious, but when it comes to demolition, it must be precarious.


    If they can''t feel the pressure, who can guarantee that the owners of these lands will lure themselves and deliberately stop road construction.


    The old man replied bitterly: "Lieutenant, I know all these truths. Once the French break through the Rhine defense line, it will become a battlefield, and no one can be alone.


    But I am a vineyard. Once the road passes through the middle, it will definitely affect the quality of the grapes.


    Bypass it from the side, it adds a distance of less than one kilometer, the terrain is flat here, and it won''t take much time! "


    Passing the road through the middle of the vineyard will affect the quality of the grapes, which is inevitable. Not to mention, the noise of light vehicles and the dust on the road will affect the growth of nearby grapes.


    Grapes are not easy to preserve. This year, vineyards mainly sell raisins and wine. If you only enter the low-end market, the quality of the grapes is not bad.


    Anything that might affect the quality of the grapes is a fatal vineyard owner''s desire to enter the mid- to high-end market.


    Iverson shook his head: "Sir, I''m very sorry, I really can''t help you with this busy. I personally suggest that you still negotiate with the local government for compensation as soon as possible to minimize the loss.


    Perhaps in your opinion, bypassing a few hundred meters through the land next to it can minimize economic losses without increasing the workload.


    But don¡¯t forget that the land next to it also has a master. The owner of the land is certainly not willing to have something similar happen to him.


    If the owner of the land applies to the army, this kind of behavior that is clearly maliciously encroached and targeted, I will go to the military court. "


    Austria, however, is planning to unify the German region, so naturally it cannot act indiscriminately. Everyone can understand that building strategic roads takes up land, but the premise is to be as fair as possible.


    Even if there is a detour, the landowner has coordinated first, and no one has any opinions before it is possible.


    The old man nodded helplessly: "Sorry, it is embarrassing to you. The road cannot be diverted, then move aside and pass the edge of the manor.


    Don''t worry about the increased workload, I will organize my own staff to help, and will not affect the construction progress. "


    "Just a slight deviation, no land disputes, no impact on the construction progress, I think there is no problem!"


    Lieutenant Iverson did not deliberately make trouble, and without affecting the mission, he was still willing to sell his personal feelings.


    The local officials responsible for coordination and communication were relieved. Similar things have happened countless times. Anyone who can resolve the problem without conflict is considered a happy ending.


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 Chapter 916： Egyptian crisis

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    When the Sino-European battlefield reached a deadlock, the Egyptian battlefield also reached a critical moment.


    Since the Austrian army laid down its political baggage, the canal''s natural danger has changed from a natural disaster to a thoroughfare, and it is no longer an obstacle to the advancement of the Austrian army.


    After the short soldiers joined, the French army''s problems gradually became exposed.


    There is no way, France has limited manpower, and it is impossible to drop regular troops into the Egyptian region without restrictions. If the number of main forces is insufficient, the colonial army can only be used together.


    Although they all look similar, the combat effectiveness is very different.


    Just a few years after the Egyptian rebellion, the French rule is not so stable. Watching the dogs of France and Austria bite the dogs, the Egyptian people really have no interest in blending.


    If it were not for the gun to be behind the neck, the Egyptians were absolutely unwilling to go to the battlefield as cannon fodder.


    In the Governor''s Mansion in Cairo, Governor Jacob stared solemnly at the map. From the small arrows with bright colors, we can see that the current strategic situation of the French army is very optimistic.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the French navy¡¯s strength to defend Egypt¡¯s coastline, it would really be surrounded by the enemy now.


    Not surrounded, not far from being surrounded. Encountered by the enemy on three sides, the power of the Egyptian colonial government alone will certainly be unsustainable.


    After half a fight, Governor Jacob turned around and asked, "When will the domestic reinforcements arrive?"


    If you can¡¯t win, you can only seek domestic help. Anyway, the entire African battlefield, France is a total defeat, and the Egyptian colonial government is not ashamed to follow the request.


    "Your Excellency, the Army Department rejected our request for assistance and ordered us to use the fine tradition of the French army to overcome difficulties..."


    Waiting for the middle-aged officer to finish speaking, Governor Jacob lifted the document from the desk in front of him and shouted: "Enough, don''t need to continue."


    "The **** bureaucrat must have broken his brain on the woman''s belly, even forgetting the most basic military knowledge.


    What three-year-old children know about what Egypt means to France. Once the Austrians had occupied Egypt, they washed their necks and waited for slaughter!


    ..."


    Opening the map of Eurasia shows that Egypt not only has the most important golden canal in the world, but also the last obstacle hindering the connection between Austria and Africa and its homeland.


    Once the Ethiopian region and Austria were in the hands, a Big Mac that surpassed any empire in history appeared.


    By that time, France was in danger, and with its strong human and material resources, Austria could kill any enemy.


    Such an obvious problem, people with a little military knowledge know that the Ministry of Army naturally cannot be unaware of it.


    Knowing the problem does not mean solving the problem. The best way is to send troops to reinforce Egypt, but the reinforcement is not a trifling matter.


    The enemy is Austria, not an indigenous tribe, and simply adding troops has no meaning. While increasing the troops, it is also necessary to guarantee the firepower of the troops, or else it will give away thousands of miles.


    The stronger the firepower, the greater the consumption of materials. France has invested more than 2 million troops on the battlefield in Central Europe, and there are more than 1.5 million troops on the southern route. It also provides logistics for millions of African colonial forces, including Egypt.


    Such logistical pressure is already a replica of the original World War I. Even if the size of France is far beyond the original time and space, more manpower and material resources can be mobilized, but the nurses in the Allied countries are not in place!


    The only British ally did not sell kidney aid like the original space-time. People are still drinking coffee at home leisurely at home, watching a big show called Europa.


    Of course, taking advantage of the fire to rob and make war money is also an essential operation. From the outbreak of war to the present, the tariffs between Britain and France have increased by 57%, and the export of strategic materials has doubled directly.


    Not buying?


    It doesn''t matter!


    Out of this door, all the shops behind my house.


    Let me do it myself. Anyway, there are just a few industrial powerhouses this year, and everyone is doing monopoly trading.


    From the beginning of the war to the present, the French government has endured a series of problems such as unqualified quality and delayed transactions, while buying materials at high prices.


    If the war continues, the failure of France will not be a battlefield, but finance and logistics.


    In order to break the Rhine defense line as soon as possible, the Paris government has just decided to increase the frontline of troops.


    Seeing that Governor Jacob¡¯s vent was almost over, the middle-aged military officer added: ¡°His Excellency, the country has decided to shrink its colonies in Africa. It is ready to temporarily abandon Niger, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania and other regions.


    After the shrinking colony, the troops in these areas will retreat into the Algeria area to hold on. The Army Department stated that if we need it, we can deploy 20 infantry divisions to come to the rescue. "


    Governor Jacob is very aware of the situation in Africa. The so-called temporary abandonment is actually just a piece of shame.


    Most of these areas are bordered by Austria and Austria. As soon as the war broke out, they were severely beaten by the Austrian army. The scene was that miserable.


    Even if it does not shrink the line of defense, the fall is only a matter of time. The Paris government can''t even take care of Egypt. Naturally, it is impossible to build a continuous line of defense for North Africa.


    The colonial empire is collapsing, and for a colonist like Governor Jacob, the heart is completely collapsed.


    Of course, for the Egyptian region, this is barely good news. Regardless of the combat effectiveness of these reinforcements, at least it proves that the country has not abandoned them.


    Although this result does not satisfy Governor Jacob, in the absence of options, it is better to have reinforcements than without reinforcements.


    "Tell the War Department that we are dealing with the regular Austrian army, but not a colonial cannon fodder.


    If you want to block the enemy''s soldiers, the reinforcements must be all French troops, and the indigenous troops should not send them over to waste food. "


    After the war broke out, in order to protect the colonial empire, the French government also sent a reinforcement to the colony.


    The backbone of the armed forces in the current colony is to use the troops sent from the country as seeds, plus an army of local French descent.


    The combat effectiveness is N grades higher than that of the indigenous forces. Because of insufficient training and backward weaponry, it is one or two weaker than the local forces. It is still barely useable.


    Waiting for the middle-aged officer to speak, he suddenly remembered the sound of "Woo Woo...", followed by the sound of "Boom, Boom..."


    This is Cairo, there are hundreds of kilometers away from the front line, and it is impossible for the shells to hit so far.


    Suddenly there was an explosion in his ear, and Governor Jacob immediately realized that it was wrong and hurriedly ordered: "Submit the order and let the airship force immediately lift off to intercept the enemy airship. The air defense force is responsible for cooperating."


    The air defense forces these years are actually only responsible for dealing with, or driving away, low-flying airships. To deal with airships flying at high altitude, there are still only airships.


    Of course, after the end of the air combat on the Rhine, these experiences are already in the past.


    I do not know whether it is for secrecy, or because of bureaucratic dereliction of duty, or that it is not necessary. In short, these military ideas have not been transferred to the Governor of Jacob in the first place.


    With this order, a scene that originally happened on the banks of the Rhine River appeared again over Cairo, but on a much smaller scale.


    In a sense, the order of Governor Jacob is also correct. The airship force is over, and it also reduces the logistical pressure on the Cairo defenders.


    After all, from the beginning of the appearance of the aircraft, the airship force without **** escort, lift-off is the live target.


    To stay on the ground and waste resources. It is important to know that the maintenance of an airship is also very expensive. The maintenance cost of an airship can keep up with a destroyer.


    France may have the ability to build a plane, but if you want to make a fighter in a short time, it is dreaming.


    ...


    After the sound of "Dada Da...", the airbag of a French airship was broken and it quickly began to fall.


    After replenishing a specially-made bomb, and after confirming that the enemy was finished, he was excited to become the second lieutenant Wade.


    Looking around, the French airships all fell and the explosion exploded, and the ones that have not yet fallen have also become comrade-in-arms targets.


    Airplanes killing airships do not need help at all. At this time, Lieutenant Wade couldn''t get out of the past and snatched the merits of his colleagues.


    "It seems that today''s harvest is coming to an end. I really envy the guy assigned to the Central European battlefield. I heard that in the air battle on the Rhine, someone created a record of three consecutive kills.


    We can¡¯t do it here. The **** Frenchman, who claims to be the number one power in the European continent, didn''t know how many ships to equip. "


    The young man on the side of the plane couldn''t help but laughed and said, "Well, brave Lieutenant Wade, I know you are the bravest warrior.


    Such an airship that kills the enemy is too tasteless and simply not worthy of your identity.


    Only a close battle can highlight your heroism, for example, go down and capture the French commander Jacob, and create another miracle in military history.


    Rest assured, I will bring you a parachute, as long as you want, I don¡¯t mind opening the hatch again. "


    The enraged Lieutenant Wade shouted sharply: "Shut up, Adolf! This joke is not funny at all, I have explained it many times, and the words spoken by the drink can''t be taken seriously."


    There is no doubt that this is the black history of Lieutenant Wade.


    Theoretically, if you suddenly fall from the sky, it is still possible to fall into the enemy headquarters. If the enemy has enough brain damage, it may indeed capture the enemy commander in chief.


    After landing in the wrong place, the lucky American pilot of the original space-time successfully captured an Italian army.


    But similar cases have always been miracles in military history. Although there are Italians among the French soldiers below, more are still French.


    Lieutenant Wade also got into his head, so he came up with such a plan for the brain disabled. Now that he is awake, he will not die.


    Adolf smiled slightly: "Well, this is my fault. The joke will be stopped for now. Our task has been completed, so it is not a matter of being idle.


    Or would I lower the flying height a little bit, you fired a machine gun to see if there was any windfall? "


    Austria has been engaged in aircraft research and development for many years, but the combat experience of the Air Force is still about zero.


    On this issue, Franz can''t help. To grow an army, it requires a lot of experience.


    Franz¡¯s Air Force knowledge is very limited, and most of the sources are from the paragraphs I have seen on the Internet. I really want to use it as an Air Force training code, which is not much different from suicide.


    "Are you kidding?"


    Wade asked incredulously. The facial expression has exposed his inner surprise, as if talking about Adolf''s proposal, refreshing his awareness.


    "of course!"


    Adolf answered yes. After a pause, he explained: "The enemy, dare to let the airship go into the air, proving that the battle on the Rhine has not passed.


    Since the enemy has never encountered an airplane, there will naturally be no means of targeting. It is not enough to deal with us by means of dealing with airships.


    Try it at a height of 500 meters. I will fly away immediately when there is danger. Anyway, the reaction speed of the enemy cannot keep up with us.


    In case we are lucky enough to kill a few big fish, we earn it. "


    ...


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 Chapter 917： Civilian casualties

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    Three days later, a report on the low-altitude dive machine gun blast appeared in front of Governor Feslav.


    It is the fine tradition of the Austrian army to record the progress on the battlefield and to sum up the gains and losses. At the same time, the Austrian army is unique in this era.


    Recording the war process seems simple, but not everyone can complete it. At least it is impossible for countries that have not completed compulsory education.


    The benefits of doing so are self-evident. Perhaps most of the combat experience recorded is repetitive nonsense, but as long as one thousandth of the content is valuable, it is earned.


    Especially in the use of new weapons and equipment and the exploration of new tactics, these materials are particularly important.


    Therefore, the Army writes reports only for officers, while the freshly released Air Force, everyone writes reports.


    Low-altitude dive bombing and low-altitude dive machine gun fire are not new terms. Someone has proposed a similar concept as early as a decade ago.


    Don''t get me wrong, it has nothing to do with His Majesty Franz. Franz¡¯s military white is not false, but he also knows that although the military philosophy of later generations is good, it is also based on specific conditions.


    Take dive bombing as an example, it is not just a low-altitude bomb. Not all aircraft have the ability to dive at low altitude.


    Even if the performance of the aircraft is satisfied, what is the low-altitude method of this low-altitude flight? It must also be explored in actual combat.


    While achieving the results, we must also ensure the safety of personnel and aircraft as much as possible, otherwise it will be a replica of the Kamikaze Brigade.


    Therefore, the great strategic idea of ??using airships to dive carpet bombing at low altitude is not Franz¡¯s masterpiece.


    The emergence of this concept in the Austrian army is not without aim, but is supported by actual combat cases.


    The airship was just put into military use, and the Austrian airship force tried it on Ottoman, and achieved remarkable results.


    At the time, this strategic concept also became the mainstream of the world and was recommended by many military big Vs.


    But with the advent of anti-aircraft weapons, everyone found that the airship flying at low altitude is a living target, and this theory was soon shelved.


    Airships are not applicable, which is not equal to aircrafts. At least at this stage, the air defense weapons of various countries pose little threat to aircrafts. In theory, low-altitude diving has become feasible.


    Because of the insufficient weight of the aircraft, the dive strategic bombing became a machine gun fire, which weakened the power by more than one piece.


    With the failure of the airship, Admiral Fislav did not rush to make a decision, but fell into contemplation.


    Whether this is an example or a military concept with long-term development and application prospects is still a mystery so far.


    Seeing Feslav unable to make up his mind, the side air major general Andrew McCarthy added another fire.


    "Your Excellency Commander, regardless of whether there is any prospect for the development of the dive aircraft, it is only effective in a short period of time.


    We have conducted many exercises, and the existing air defense weapons pose very little threat to the aircraft, and the dive-fire can easily achieve results.


    Even if the French discover the weakness of this tactic, it will take time to find a way to target it. Prior to this, it did not affect our promotion of this tactic. "


    Major General Andrew behaved so positively, but was essentially forced out. Compared with the Army and Navy, the Air Force is a little brother.


    If the Air Force is strong enough, this does not require other arms to cooperate with tactical promotion, and there is no need to report to the theater commander.


    The soldiers still have to talk about the record. The Austrian Air Force has been established for too short a time, and it has no record at all. The waist of the talk is naturally not hard enough.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Franz¡¯s support, they would still be the Army¡¯s flying force, and they wouldn¡¯t have the ability to become an independent army.


    In this context, the Air Force sighed with a sigh of relief, eager to prove its worth on the battlefield.


    Therefore, the Air Force has always been the most active in promoting new tactics. Otherwise, it is impossible to verify the feasibility immediately after receiving a battlefield report.


    After contemplating for a while, Feslav nodded: "In theory, it is indeed feasible, but it needs more practical combat support before it can be promoted to the whole army.


    In the following days, I allow your Air Force to attack on its own, verify, or perfect, this set of tactics. "


    The development of military technology has never been smooth sailing. A big country like Austria has enough capital to pay for tuition for military technology development, and the promotion of any new tactics is piled up in countless failures.


    This is also the reason why many weapons and tactical concepts have not been adopted after they were born. Without the support of actual combat results, everyone has no idea!


    ...


    With the support of the theater commander, the Austrian Air Force stationed on the Sinai Peninsula immediately took action.


    The area of ??Egypt is "lively". Not only the positions and the fortresses have become the hardest hit by the bombing, but the streets and fields have also become hunting grounds for the Austrian Air Force.


    In order to collect more actual combat data, the Air Force has no reason to consider the cost, let alone try a wave everywhere.


    As for the consequences, this is not within the consideration of Major General Andrew. Anyway, the bullets hit the enemy''s ground, it is nothing more than the question of the size of the results.


    ...


    Since the completion of the airship force, Cairo has become the territory of the Austrian Air Force. Every day, a combination of airship + aircraft will come to check in from time to time.


    To save his life, Governor Jacob had to move the headquarters into the basement. In fact, he originally wanted to find a safer hole.


    Unfortunately, the city of Cairo was in the heart of Egypt. The French never considered the threat of foreign enemies. The latest military threat was the last rebel siege.


    The indigenous rebels of the Uzbekistan had at most a few earth cannons, and the shells could not hit the Governor¡¯s Mansion at all. There is no need for anti-aircraft guns, and naturally there are no anti-aircraft holes.


    After the outbreak of the Franco-Austrian War, the Governor-General of Jacob was only considering the issue of the canal defense line, and he never thought he would face a threat from heaven.


    When the crisis comes, it is naturally too late to want to dig now. After all, a bulletproof cavern that can accommodate the French command headquarters is not a big cave.


    "Your Excellency, the enemy''s air force is too rampant, and we have not put France in our eyes. We must fight back."


    Those who can say this will naturally not be French soldiers. Any officer present knew that it was not that they did not want to fight back, but that they simply did not have the ability to fight back.


    Looking at the angry middle-aged man, Governor Jacob frowned, and after a little silence, he slowly said: "Senior Abraham, please look at the battle report, or care about the domestic political news.


    Not to mention our side, even the domestic air force of the Austrians could not help but Paris was attacked by the enemy just a week ago. "


    Hearing the news of the air raid in Paris, everyone''s faces changed dramatically. Obviously everyone received this news for the first time.


    Seeing the expressions of everyone, Jacob knew that there was a problem with his concept. Before the outbreak of war, the news in Paris took only a few hours to reach Egypt.


    The telegraph business in France is run by capitalists. The first consideration is how to maximize the benefits, and what strategies are not strategic must be backed up.


    Against this background, it is naturally impossible to lay a special submarine cable from the French mainland to Egypt.


    Instead, they took the land cable route through Algeria and passed through the Austrian-African region along the way. They still cooperated with Austrian Telegraph.


    This is also in line with international management, and the telegraph can be extended to most parts of the world in decades, relying on regional cooperation.


    If it were done alone, no telegraph company would have the ability to connect the world.


    The outbreak of the European War was too sudden, and after only a few months of gestation, it suddenly fought. The French government has experienced short-term coercion, not to mention the telegraph company.


    The economy also had to make concessions for politics, and the Austrian Telegraph Company, which originally cooperated after the outbreak of the war, naturally suspended the business of providing information for them.


    The connection between Egypt and the mainland now mainly relies on warships traveling between the two places. Even the most well-informed host in the past, it is now difficult to receive domestic news.


    After a pause, the responding senior Abraham official was shocked and said, "His Governor, are you sure you are not kidding?"


    Paris this year has a very sacred position in the eyes of the French. The news of the Paris attack was too horrible. It was simply not comparable to the daily bombing of Cairo.


    Jacob nodded cautiously: "Do you think I would be joking about this kind of thing if it doesn''t happen?"


    "However, things are not as serious as you think. The enemy just passed by in Paris and did not cause us much damage.


    Everyone must have discovered that the enemy air force is not so terrible. In addition to the seemingly huge momentum, the actual damage caused by the bombing is not great.


    The country is already preparing to produce aircraft. As long as we insist on this period of time, the enemy''s advantage will no longer exist.


    Now, we¡­¡­"


    The bombing was terrible, not terrible. Although the French air defense force was garbage, there was just that. With its backward air defense weapons, they still prevented Austrian airships from flying at low altitudes.


    Throwing bombs thousands of meters down, the touching rate is touching, almost catching up with the lottery.


    In terms of lethality alone, from time to time, a dive-swept aircraft brings more casualties to the French army than the airship bombing.


    Senior Abraham interrupted: "Here you are, Governor, you must correct here. The enemy air force has brought us a lot of damage.


    From the beginning of the enemy bombing, the factories, shops, entertainment venues in Cairo City are no longer able to operate normally.


    The folks have fallen into panic, and a little family members are desperate to run outside. According to incomplete statistics, nearly 15,000 people left Cairo in the last week.


    It is not only Cairo¡¯s economy that has been hit hard, but other parts of Egypt have also suffered varying degrees of loss, especially the casualties.


    After analyzing the news from various places, it is estimated that the number of civilian casualties caused by enemy air force attacks has exceeded five figures. "


    There is no way, if the bombardment is worse, as long as the bomb is dropped, it will always produce an effect.


    The area of ??the army¡¯s activities is limited, and it knows how to survive under the bombing of the enemy. Apart from the initial incompatibility, the casualties of the latter army are not too large.


    Civilians are different. In the past year, when they encountered enemy bombing, everyone''s first reaction was to run. Few people had the sense of air defense.


    After a random run, the casualties naturally went up. Especially after the Austrian aircraft began to fire at low altitude, the situation became more severe.


    With a snap of the table, Governor Jacob said with his enemies: "The Austrians are so despicable. How can the war involve civilians!


    Senior Abraham, you are responsible for collecting relevant information. We will expose their atrocities in the international community. "


    After receiving this answer, the crowd fell silent again. This year''s diplomatic protests are the last struggle of the weak, and the powers prefer direct threats.


    To put political pressure on Jacob¡¯s proposal to use the international community, no one will have expectations.


    There is no way. In this rotten age, there is a dark history behind any colonial empire. If it''s really revealed, don''t think about it.


    In contrast, civilian casualties caused by war are simply not a thing. Especially if the place of war is still in Africa, the influence on the European world is even smaller.


    ...


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 Chapter 918： France needs allies

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    The diplomatic protest raised by Jacob is actually a stern word. Asking for help from the international community, France can''t afford to lose this person.


    If you can¡¯t win on the battlefield, you hope for the intervention of the international community. That is the behavior of the weak, which is not in line with France¡¯s status as a great power.


    Of course, the main thing is that protest is useless. The four referees on the European continent beat each other two by two. Can''t you expect a group of cheerleaders to intervene?


    Since it is a war, there will inevitably be casualties. Civilian casualties in France are high, as are civilian casualties on the anti-French alliance.


    In particular, the fallen Belgium and Rhineland regions, although there are no specific statistics, it can still be determined that civilian casualties are above five figures.


    Now is the peak period of the colonial empire, which is also the peak period of racial discrimination. Not all peoples have human rights.


    It''s okay if this cover is not lifted. If it is lifted, the final ending is "self-destructive to kill three hundred enemy."


    If the operation is not good and European countries mistakenly believe that France will not work, it will be a big trouble to run one by one to hug Austria''s thighs.


    The current anti-French alliance is hard enough to deal with. If the Austrians are allowed to flicker a few allies, there will be no need to fight back.


    In fact, the biggest threat that the Austrian Air Force poses to the French is not direct killing on the battlefield.


    Regardless of the airship bombing or the aircraft firing, it depends on luck.


    When luck is good, a wave of air strikes can kill thousands of people; when luck is bad, the results are not enough.


    Compared with the results directly obtained by the Austrian Air Force on the battlefield, Governor Jacob is more worried about the influence of the morale of the army.


    After a series of blows, the arrogance of the French army was gradually worn away, and more and more people lost faith in the following war.


    Fu Wushuang''s misfortune is not alone, when Governor Jacob is worried about the Austrian Air Force.


    A burly young military officer ran in from the outside and said breathlessly: "Governor... Your Excellency, something big...not good!"


    Governor Jacob''s heart tightened, and just looking at the nervous expression of the young officer, he knew that something was going to happen.


    After seeing the big winds and waves in the end, Jacob quickly adjusted and pretended to say nothing, "Oren, speak more slowly. The sky hasn''t fallen, where did the enemy bomb again?"


    Compared to other bad news on the battlefield, Governor Jacob still hopes that the next bad news is the enemy''s air force bombing.


    After airships have been in the military field for so many years, Austria is the first to put airships into the military field. Although the French are proud, they are not stupid. It is impossible to be unguarded against such enemies.


    In establishing the material warehouse, the Governor of Jacob considered the threat from heaven early on. This is also the reason for the French army¡¯s heavy casualties after the loss of air control.


    The young officer of Oren shook his head hurriedly: "It''s not an air raid! The enemy once again tore our eastern line of defense, and the Aswan area is in danger."


    Hearing the word "again", Governor Jacob felt only a toothache. There is no way. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the French defense line deployed in the Sudan has been broken three times.


    Fortunately, the colony was large enough for the French to have a chance to rearrange their defenses in the rear. Regrettably, the colonial army was always overwhelmed, and every line of defense could not last for a few days.


    In Jacob''s view, it is not so much the front-line French army that is resisting the invasion of the Austrian army as it is the bad geographical conditions and bad traffic environment, which is slowing down the enemy''s progress.


    "Order Lieutenant Parker to gather the broken soldiers on the front and build a new line of defense in the Aswan area.


    Ordered the 17th and 24th divisions to immediately go to the reinforcements.


    Order the defenders in the areas of Kom Ombo and Edfu to prepare for battle..."


    After a series of orders were issued, it could be seen that Governor Jacob had no hope for the French troops on the front line. Active defense is only to gain time, not to expect them to be able to block the enemy.


    Otherwise, it is to concentrate on creating a line of defense to block the enemy''s front, instead of preparing for battle in different regions to fight against each other and exchange space for time.


    There is no best tactic in this world, only the most suitable one.


    According to the plan of the Paris government, the mission of the African colonial government is to hold on and delay time, just to wait for the French army to win in Europe.


    There is no doubt that Governor Jacob is strictly implementing this plan. Except for the initial stage of the outbreak of the war, ambitious initiative organized several attacks, and later entered a state of full defense.


    However, the plan did not change quickly, the European War was in a stalemate, the French army was unable to break through the Rhine defense line, and the situation in Egypt became worse.


    ...


    The Aswan area has now become a battlefield. The sound of artillery fire and shouting are intertwined, resounding through the sky.


    Putting down the telescope in his hand, Major General Herzendorf gave a satisfied smile. After laughing, it is a deep sorrow.


    There is no doubt that the increased role of the Air Force on the battlefield is also an impact on the Army.


    Although it still cannot shake the dominant position of the Army, the Air Force is developing rapidly. If nothing happens, the country will definitely increase its investment in the Air Force after the war.


    If only the Air Force is growing, Major General Herzendorf is still worried. After all, the Air Force has just started, and no matter how it develops, it will not be able to keep pace with the Army.


    The problem is that Austria still has a large navy. The current international situation is already very obvious. After the war, the Vienna government will definitely increase its investment in the navy and compete with the British for maritime hegemony.


    In comparison, the Army will be much harder. Everyone knows that Austria cannot maintain five or six million troops for a long time. Once the war is over, disarmament is imperative.


    The navy cannot be laid off, and the air force is limited in size. Even if it is laid off, the airship force will be transferred directly to logistics transportation in accordance with the usual practice. Only the army is the one to be laid off.


    With one increase and one decrease, the Army¡¯s superiority is offset. In the future, Austria¡¯s military pattern is that the Army, Navy, and Air Force check and balance each other.


    This is what the Vienna government wants to see the most. In the past ten years or so, the navy has been booming, and the airship force can be separated from the army to become an independent army. The government has made great efforts.


    Of course, the emperor''s acquiescence was indispensable behind this. The core of the political game is power checks and balances, and the emperor did not want his men to be rigid.


    As an army general, I naturally don''t want to see this happen. Even if the Austrian family is big, the funds invested in the military are limited. The rise of the navy and air force will inevitably divide the resources of the army.


    It is useless to know, this is Yangmou. From the day the Austrian Air Force was established, the new pattern was already doomed.


    It stands to reason that the level of Major General Herzendorf should not be known.


    After all, things haven''t happened yet. The government only intends to promote it. No one has proposed it in any place, let alone implemented it. From beginning to end, no news flowed out.


    However, there is never a shortage of smart people in this world, and Major General Herzendorf is one of them, drawing conclusions from some clues.


    Sometimes knowing too much is also an annoyance. This is what Major General Herzendorf does now. Originally, he did not believe that the Air Force could grow, but after witnessing the Air Force operations, he had to accept the reality.


    At present, the performance of the aircraft is still limited, and the bombing still depends on the airship. But this year, the technology update is fast!


    Soon Herzendorf dispelled the messy thoughts in his mind. The sky fell down and the tall man stood first. There are so many big men at the top of the army, and it is not his turn to worry about him.


    In any case, Austria¡¯s geographic location determines the need to develop land rights, and no matter how much it belongs to the army.


    After all, the bigger and bigger the cake, even if there are more people, each person gets more hands than before.


    Looking at his watch, Major General Herzendorf commanded the nearest officer: "The subpoena will continue, and half an hour later the second twenty-fifth division will attack from the front, the second three-sixth division will attack from the right, the second four-one division From¡­¡­"


    It is impossible under normal circumstances for a major general to command more than twenty infantry divisions. According to the establishment of the Austrian army, the officers at the division level are basically major generals.


    Those who are qualified to command more than 300,000 troops are at least starting from the general.


    However, these so-called conventions were all broken after the military expansion.


    Counting the colonial forces, the Austrian army swelled from more than half a million before the war to more than six million.


    Since the completion of the military reform, Austria¡¯s military ranks have become precious, and the control of the number of generals is particularly strict.


    Before the outbreak of the war, the army went up and down, including the retired generals, together less than 700 people. The strength of the army expanded a dozen times at once, and Franz naturally couldn''t get so many generals.


    Without military merit, the threshold of generals is difficult to cross, but there are many school-level officers in reserve. The general was not enough, so he picked up the colonel, and even some of the division commanders were assigned to the lieutenant colonel.


    Now in the war years, if you don''t control it, you will not fly into the sky after the war.


    In order to avoid a situation where the general is more embarrassed than the soldier, Franz decisively adopted low rank and high matching measures. Anyway, after fighting a few battles, he would catch up with the achievements.


    Against this background, it is not surprising that the commander of the major general group like Herzendorf appeared.


    ...


    As the defense of Aswan started, a letter of aid continued to fly from Cairo to Paris. At most, Napoleon IV received three letters of aid from the Governor of Egypt a day.


    Not only Egypt, but also the telegrams for help in other parts of Africa. Even if the Paris government has decided to temporarily abandon a large colony, it has not been able to reverse the unfavorable situation on the battlefield.


    The retreat of the colonial government was not a simple job. Not only did government agencies relocate, but also a large number of people needed to leave.


    Others can abandon it, can''t the family of soldiers also throw it away?


    If the family members of the soldiers were thrown to Austria, they wouldn''t have to fight back.


    In order to cover the retreat of government agencies and soldiers'' families, the French troops on the front still have to continue to fight. Therefore, the reinforcements promised to the Governor of Egypt only exist in theory.


    In the end, it depends on how many troops were withdrawn from the front line. After it was determined that the security of the Algeria region could be guaranteed, it was only after a surplus of troops that they could get Egypt.


    Don¡¯t look at the fact that the African battlefield doesn¡¯t seem to be very important. It doesn¡¯t affect the final victory of the European War, and the French government doesn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    On the contrary, the African colonies provided France with one-third of industrial raw materials and one-fifth of agricultural products, which is of great significance to France¡¯s strategy.


    From the beginning, the French government attached great importance to the African continent. Fortunately, they have limited strength in the African region, and the locals are facing two-line combat. They simply cannot afford to invest a lot of troops in the African colonies in a short time.


    Forced by frustration, the Paris government deliberately made an indifferent appearance, making the outside world think that they did not value Africa, not that France could not win Austria in Africa.


    No way, this is politics. The complicated international situation determines that France must continue to be strong, but any trace of fatigue may cause a chain reaction.


    Facing the deteriorating situation in Africa, Napoleon IV finally couldn''t sit still. The Rhine line of defense has not yet broken through. If Africa falls first, the fun will be great.


    Not to mention the fall caused by Africa and the loss to France. From a strategic point of view, once the fall of French Africa, Austria has almost unified the entire African continent.


    By that time, even if the French army broke through Vienna, the war would continue. No way, the cost is too strong, and there is really no reason to admit defeat.


    Even if it has been a failure on the battlefield, Austria can rely on the resources consumed and drag France to death.


    There is a lesson from the Russo-Prussian War. Napoleon IV had to consider the terrible consequences of the fall of French Africa.


    "The situation in Africa has completely collapsed. What should the Ministry of Army prepare to do?"


    Luskinia, the Secretary of the Army, blushed slightly and replied slightly embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, our disadvantage on the African continent is too obvious. Even if we send reinforcements from home, it will be difficult to reverse the situation.


    At present, only strategic contraction can be carried out to concentrate forces to protect the most important Egypt and Algeria, and other regions can only temporarily give up. "


    It is impossible to increase troops. The European War has already consumed almost all of France''s strength and has no ability to carry out expeditions.


    Even if the Department of the Army grapples with hundreds of thousands of troops, what about logistics?


    It should be understood that the cost of the expedition for the labor division is far greater than the local operational cost, and French Africa is not as deep as the Austrian Africa.


    After the outbreak of the war, the Vienna government''s investment in the African battlefield was only weaponry and medicine, and other strategic materials were obtained by the local government itself.


    With the change to French Africa, the colonial government simply couldn''t afford such a big expense. The indigenous people''s ability to create wealth is simply not comparable to the Austrians.


    Napoleon IV''s face sank. Obviously this statement did not satisfy him.


    If you can guard the most important Egypt and Algeria, then you can accept it in front of you. The problem is that the eyes of the Egyptian region will not be guaranteed.


    Opening the map shows that France''s territory on the African continent is shrinking. At the current rate, in the past year and a half, the African continent will have nothing to do with France.


    "Is that all?"


    Faced with the torture of the emperor''s soul, Luskinia''s forehead was cold with sweat. No way, this problem is too embarrassing.


    "Your Majesty, although the deterioration of the African continent cannot be reversed, it will not collapse immediately.


    In any case, we still have nearly a million troops on the African continent, and we can still do it by delaying time.


    As long as we have won the European War, the Austrians will still have to pay back even if they have eaten. "


    If the "Million Army" falls into the ears of unsuspecting people, it is estimated that it can scare many people.


    It''s a pity that the insiders are all insiders, and they know very well what the troops are. As long as the colonial forces have half of the fighting power of the main force, the situation will not collapse so badly.


    Napoleon IV waved his hand: "Enough is enough, I don''t want to listen to these old-fashioned principles.


    Everyone knows that the European War is the key to victory or defeat, provided that we can win the war on the European continent.


    If the stalemate continues like now, once French Africa falls, what can I fight against Austria? Count on the British? "


    It was not that Napoleon IV couldn''t hold his breath, but the situation on the battlefield was too bad. The battlefield in Africa has been defeated, and the battlefield in Europe has not been smooth.


    With the passage of time, Austria has more and more troops devoted to the Rhine defense line, and the French army''s hope of breaking through the defense line is getting lower and lower.


    For this war, France pressed too many chips, and now they simply cannot afford to lose.


    After hesitating for a while, Luskinia said slowly, "Your Majesty, we need allies. We need real allies, not the kind of British stabbing at any time!"


    This is the lesson of blood. If you open the history book, you will know that most of the time, France is fighting alone.


    In many cases, it is obvious that it has the strength of the largest continent of the European continent, but it is terrible to be besieged by the enemy.


    It is not that no one has discovered this problem, mainly when they responded, the countries on the European continent have been offended.


    Now it is no exception. Napoleon IV also longed for an ally, but he couldn''t find it!


    Had he not been forced to do anything, he would not try to hide from his rivals, the British and the Tigers.


    ...


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 Chapter 919： Christmas Offensive

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    Facts have proved that allies are not easy to find. There are not many countries that are eligible to be allies with France this year. Because of interests, there are fewer countries that can be allies with France.


    The principle of reciprocity should also be emphasized when forming an alliance. If the difference in strength between the two sides is too great, then you are not looking for an ally, but a younger brother.


    From his heart, Napoleon IV is naturally willing to accept the younger brother. The question is no one is stupid, why should I be a little brother of France for no reason?


    Theoretically, once France shows a defeat, most of the British will support them in order to balance Europe, and European countries will also stop the lagging behind.


    Regrettably, this only exists in theory, and the prerequisite must be that the high-level governments of all countries maintain absolute rationality and do not mix any personal feelings.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Politicians are also human beings, who also have the same emotions and desires of ordinary people. Now that you have feelings, you will be affected more or less when making decisions.


    In the relationship between France and other countries, more people want to kill them, and it is true that if they pretend to be weak, they may die.


    Napoleon IV did not dare to gamble that even if the situation in Africa deteriorated, France was gradually at a strategic disadvantage. He could only cover the lid and pretend to be a strong look to deter European countries.


    "ally?"


    "Who can be our true ally?"


    This is definitely a torture from the soul. France¡¯s ally is now a Britannia. Unfortunately, this ally is not reliable.


    In one sentence, the probability of stabbing a teammate''s knife is slightly higher than the probability of stabbing an enemy''s knife.


    Of course, if the French government is thicker, Monaco can be counted. But this doesn''t make any sense. A seaside park hasn''t affected the strength comparison between the warring parties.


    Under the eyes of colleagues, the Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz replied bitterly: "Your Majesty, in order to break the politically passive situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conducted in-depth research.


    The British have formed an alliance with us. Although this ally is not very reliable, they still have to stabilize them.


    Until the outbreak of war, nearly one-third of our strategic materials have been imported from Britain, and it is of great significance to win over the British.


    From a strategic perspective, if we want to change our unfavorable situation, it is best to win over the Russians.


    However, this is difficult to achieve. The Russian-Austrian League has lasted for many years, and it is simply not realistic to want the Tsarist government to suddenly change.


    In order to split the Russian-Austrian alliance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a lot of efforts, but unfortunately it has little effect.


    Although there is no definite evidence, but through some clue analysis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Russia and Austria have reached an agreement. The Austrians probably promised the interests of India to the Russians.


    we¡­¡­"


    After Karel Kadletz finished speaking, Napoleon IV interrupted impatiently: "My Foreign Secretary, don''t say such nonsense.


    There is an exchange of interests between Russia and Austria. This is an open secret and everyone in the world knows it.


    After the Austrians occupied the Ottoman Empire, they stopped expanding eastward. If there were no insider trading between Russia and Austria, there would be problems.


    As for the issue of India, that is what the British should worry about. You just need to tell me if it is possible to bring the Russians over.


    If the Russians cannot be our allies, who else can be our allies?


    There is no need to be a power, even a second-tier country can. Even if you draw Switzerland, I will give you a celebration feast. "


    This is the truth, Napoleon IV is really not picky. The **** lesson told him that his allies were better.


    Just look at Austria next door. As soon as the European War broke out, a group of younger brothers were drawn and an anti-French alliance was formed.


    Although most of them are made with soy sauce, the large number of people directly overwhelmed France in terms of momentum.


    After hesitating for a while, Karel Kadletz replied slightly incomparably: "Your Majesty, the division between Russia and Austria...Alliance... It will take time, and this cannot be accomplished overnight.


    We are trying to win over Switzerland, but...the result...not very optimistic, but we have stabilized the Swiss government and they remain neutral in the war.


    In order to reverse the situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is doing the work of the League of Nations and Colombia. They have always been interested in Austrian America, but they are not afraid to act lightly to deter Austria¡¯s strength.


    There are also Japanese people. After the Meiji Restoration, the strength of the small country in the Far East has grown very fast, and it is about to catch up with Belgium.


    There is a conflict of interest between them and the Austrians in the Nanyang region, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to win them over to divide the Austrian South Ocean.


    In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still drawing the Far East Empire..."


    Facing the emperor''s questioning, he came up with a response plan in a short time, and Karel Kadletz admired his wit.


    On the surface, as long as these allies are drawn together, France can get rid of the embarrassment of fighting alone, and the strategic situation will be greatly improved.


    In fact, everyone on the scene knew that these were just a beautiful cake.


    Theoretically, bringing together the League of Nations and Colombia will not only combat Austria¡¯s colonial system in the Americas, but also help France import agricultural products from both countries.


    It is a pity that the Americas are not the only ones. Although the strength of the coalition is not weak, it is a pity that there is a hostile United States next door to hold back.


    Regardless of whether you can win or not, regardless of whether or not the master expedition is in the Americas, is it sure to create opportunities for the enemy?


    Not to mention Colombia, even if they participate in the war, there will be at most two infantry divisions. No matter how much, the Austrian army will sweep Colombia again.


    The Americas can''t open up the situation, the same is true in Asia. The Japanese of this year are in a stage of stubbornness and bowing, not as arrogant as their descendants.


    Before the victory in the European War, they would not be able to win the French fire.


    The most important thing is their poor strength. Although Karel Kadletz wants to brag a few words for them, but he really doesn''t know what to blow, and finally can only compare with Belgium.


    Although the Austrian and the Southern Ocean are not the focus of the Vienna government, there are still tens of millions of people in the area, and it is still possible to arm hundreds of thousands of troops. If there is a fight, who is beating is still unknown.


    As far as the Far East Empire is concerned, let''s go to sleep. People are still busy fighting inwards, and they are neither in the mood nor the courage to join in the excitement.


    "Now that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made plans, it will be implemented as soon as possible. I am here waiting for your good news!"


    At this stage, the expectations of Napoleon IV have long fallen to the bottom. Although these potential allies are all tasteless, who makes France lack allies now?


    Anyway, it is better than nothing. I don''t expect them to contribute much to defeating Austria, at least they can help wave the flag and disgust the Austrians.


    After a pause, Napoleon IV added: "Our strategic core is still in continental Europe. The focus of the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should also be on continental Europe.


    Whether they are British or Russian, as long as they can pull a family into the water, the embarrassment we face is completely reversed.


    This is not true, you can also encourage the Nordic Federation. The Danes don¡¯t forget the Schleswig-Holstein two principalities, so give them.


    There are also the states within the German Federation. You can also do the work without asking them to come back, just ask them to passively slack off. "


    No matter how low the success rate, Napoleon IV did not mind trying it. Who let the French army not show its due combat power?


    The good autumn wind swept the fallen leaves. As a result, the wind blew up, but the wind wasn''t in the right direction, and the fallen leaves were rolled into the house.


    ...


    France is in action and Austria is not idle. Encouraged by the government of Vienna, the Russian army attacked the Afghan region time and time again.


    It is too tempting to seize the area of ??Afghanistan and open the gateway to India before the end of the European War.


    Many high-ranking Tsarist governments are addicted to it, and they simply cannot extricate themselves.


    The tangible benefits are not comparable to the vague promises. The Russians feel that it is more reliable to capture India if you let the British and French say it all.


    Of course, the most important thing is that the Afghan region has been occupied by the Russian army for the most part, and we will win in the eyes.


    As long as the Afghan region is occupied, the battles that follow are easy to fight. No government agitation is needed, and the officers and men will happily kill India.


    If the Tsarist government is willing, it can completely imitate Austria and open up overseas colonies, so that the nobles can solve the problem with the private army.


    When robbing for yourself, the combat power of the bear can definitely burst, it is simply not the lobster soldiers can stop.


    It is not an exaggeration at all, as long as the Russian army wipes out the main force of the British army in Afghanistan, the British will not be able to supplement it in a short time. Without the British army fighting, the Indian Colonial Army is a joke.


    ...


    "Which is this idiot''s order to occupy the Afghan region before Christmas?"


    In the Russian military command, Admiral Oginets looked at the command in his hand and scolded incredulously.


    The Afghan war is not at a critical moment, but the more this time, the more intense the resistance of the enemy.


    In front of the Russian army, it was able to make a smooth advance. In addition to being willing to fill in people''s lives, the most important thing is that the British military''s logistics supply line is too long, and it was attacked by the Afghan guerrillas every three minutes.


    According to the results obtained by the Russian army, nearly two-thirds of the British military''s strategic materials will disappear in transit.


    Whether it was killed by the Afghan guerrillas or divided by the domestic bureaucracy, this question requires the benevolent to see the benevolent.


    In short, this is a good thing for the Russian army. Restricted by logistics, the British air force on the front line has strong firepower, but it cannot explode with all its strength.


    In this context, even if there was natural danger to rely on, the British army was still beaten back.


    In order to maximize the merits of the war, it is naturally impossible for General Odinets to report.


    In the eyes of the tsarist government, all the Russian troops were afraid of sacrifice, hardship, and obstacles, overcome difficulties all the way, and wrote a triumphant triumph with blood.


    Everything has two sides. A series of victories, while stimulating the ambitions of the Tsarist government, also consumed their patience.


    No one can''t help but want to occupy the Afghan region before Christmas and add luster to the annual festival.


    Hearing the curse of Admiral Oginets, the middle-aged military officer who sent the telegram promptly reminded: "His commander, this is the order of the Ministry of the Army. The opinion of the cabinet is also attached to it, which is equivalent to a domestic consensus."


    Nothing wrong, this is it. Admiral Auginets dare to scold the domestic bureaucracy, that is, his own status has risen to the same level as the domestic bigwigs.


    If nothing goes wrong, after winning this war, Admiral Oginets will be promoted to Marshal.


    And it is not that kind of thing, and after Marshal Ivanov, another big man in the Russian army.


    No emperor likes to have one iron plate. The harder Admiral Oginets scolds, the happier Alexander III will be.


    Admiral Auginets can scold, not everyone can listen. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong and triggers a high-level conflict, it may be okay to blame the others. Those guys who listen to them are likely to be affected by Chiyu.


    In a sense, this is actually standing in line. If there is no opening to stop it, it means to endorse Admiral Oginets'' views.


    It doesn''t matter if you have a backstage, if you don''t have a backstage, you may become a victim of political struggle when you do.


    "Humph!"


    After a cold drink, Admiral Oginets decisively cut off the idea of ??continuing to curse. There is no way, there are too many people involved, it is really offending.


    It doesn''t matter how you scold it when you don''t know it. If you know it, you must pay attention to it. This is politics.


    "Call back to the Army, we will launch the final offensive as soon as possible, but the logistics can''t keep up.


    If we want to occupy the entire area of ??Afghanistan before Christmas, we need at least 1.2 billion rounds of bullets and 3 million shells..."


    A typical lion has a big mouth, but there is no way. Admiral Oginets did not have confidence in the occupation of Afghanistan before Christmas, and had to find an excuse to make it easier to shirk responsibility after the mission failed.


    This is also the basic skill of the Russian generals. Almost every senior commander of the Russian army is a master who shirks his responsibilities.


    Insufficient strategic materials have always been the only way for the Russian military to respond to domestic urging. As long as this killing trick is taken out, the government has nothing to say.


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 Chapter 920： Arms purchase

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    "Russians want to buy planes?"


    Just after waking up from his sleep, Franz received the news. It''s no surprise to think about it. In recent years, the Czarist government has been buying and buying.


    Perhaps it was the taste of sweetness in the purchase, or perhaps it was just that the bureaucrats simply wanted to make a fortune, but the Russians will soon follow the equipment of the large-scale weapons equipped by the Austrian army.


    Looking at the aircraft on the battlefield, the Tsarist government will naturally follow up. In particular, the Anglo-Russian-Afghan war continues, and the Russian army desperately needs a weapon that can suppress the British airship force.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    "The Tsarist government has just decided to launch a Christmas offensive, planning to capture the Afghan region before the Russian calendar Christmas."


    The Foreign Minister Weisenberg explained with a smile. There is no doubt that the Russian Christmas offensive, behind the Austrian promoter.


    Until the European War, the British have not participated much. It is not that the London government has suddenly changed its nature. It was mainly dragged down by the Afghan war and did not have so much energy.


    Judging from the current situation, unless the strength of the two countries is completely out of balance, otherwise the British will definitely give priority to the battlefield in Afghanistan.


    With this answer, Franz was lost in thought. Whether to sell the aircraft to the Russians is also a tangled question.


    In theory, when the Russians get the plane, they get the air supremacy in the Afghan war, and the chance of winning the war is even higher.


    This is what Austria wants to see. Occupying the Afghan region does not mean the end of the Anglo-Russian war, but will instead be the beginning of a comprehensive war between the two countries.


    Regarding India''s strategic security, the British government can only die to the end, whether it is willing or not.


    With the strength of the British Empire, this war has to be fought. The more intense the British and Russian fights in Central Asia, the less force they can interfere with Europe.


    There are advantages and disadvantages to nature. Russia and Austria are not allies. However, this relationship is also established because of interests. If the core interests of the two countries conflict, the alliance will collapse every minute.


    The plane fell into the hands of the Russians, and it was difficult to keep it secret. As long as the French are willing to pay, it is not difficult to get samples from the Tsarist government.


    "If the French or the British got our plane, how long would it take to decipher the technology?"


    Franz asked with concern.


    The crux of the matter is here. Austria has lit up the aircraft technology tree in order to maintain its advantage in the war.


    Both Britain and France are industrial powers. Once samples are obtained, it is only a matter of time to reverse deduce the manufacturing technology.


    Prime Minister Carl: "According to engineers'' estimates, if an intact aircraft falls into the hands of Britain and France, it will only take 1 to 3 months before they can develop aircraft manufacturing technology.


    However, the deduction of manufacturing technology does not mean that it can be imitated. Because of the different industrial systems, we and the British and French have their own standards.


    If Britain and France want to copy directly, they must adjust the standard of industrial mother machine. It takes a lot of time. Without two or three years of hard work, industrial mass production cannot be achieved.


    The time on the battlefield does not wait for others, and the possibility of directly copying the cottage is unlikely. It is more likely that we will use our aircraft as a model and adjust some of the designs for imitation.


    In this way, the time required can not be estimated, mainly depends on the highest industrial level of Britain and France. If their engine technology passes, it may only take a few months to imitate. "


    Similar to Franz''s judgment, the technique of reverse deduction is not difficult, as long as there are aircraft samples in hand, disassembly and research can always be rewarding.


    The difficulty is industrialized production, which involves multiple fields. Everyone''s industrial standard system is different, and it is difficult to achieve a unified standard.


    However, the aircraft is in the field of high precision, and the size of a screw is different, which may affect industrial production.


    For details, you can refer to some of the cottage companies in the later generations. The low-end and low-end industrial products are easy to imitate.


    The samples are in front of the eyes, and the technology is also deduced in reverse, that is, it cannot be produced. Know the technical barriers, but the gap is more difficult to break than the patent barriers.


    After entering the end of the 19th century, the technological gap between European countries has not only existed in the concept, but also reflected in the industrial field.


    The technology trees developed by Britain and France are different. Everyone has their own advantages in certain fields. Aircraft manufacturing happens to be a partial field of Britain and France.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Franz made a decision.


    "Sell it! But restrict it and let the Russians ensure that the aircraft will not flow out. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent people to stare to delay the spread of aircraft technology as much as possible."


    As long as there are exports, the proliferation of aircraft manufacturing technology is inevitable. Even if the British and French did not copy, the Russians would dismantle the research themselves.


    The weapons and equipment exported from Austria to Russia have not escaped the fate of being studied. Not only was it to be studied, the tsarist government even carried out counterfeiting.


    Although the Russian and Austrian basic industrial systems are the same, the industrial standards of both sides have long been out of the same category.


    Most of the time, the production of weapons and equipment faked by the Russians will be much more expensive than imports.


    In this context, even the tsarist government had always wanted to get rid of military dependence on Austria, and ultimately lost in the wallet.


    This is true of ordinary weapons and equipment, not to mention the high-tech aircraft. Franz dared to assert that even if the technical drawings were given to the Russians, they would not be able to eat them in three or five years.


    As long as the finished product does not fall into the hands of the French, even if France and Russia are secretly colluding, at most a few military experts will be sent to study, and no more will be kept secret.


    Compared with the concentration of experts in related fields to participate in research, only a few people participate in research, the efficiency is undoubtedly much lower.


    Especially knowledge outside the professional field is easily missed. Whether or not it is made before the end of the war is unknown.


    Moreover, even if it comes out, aircraft technology is also generational. As long as the aircraft exported to the Russians can deal with the airship, it does not need to be too advanced.


    ...


    In London, after the roar of the ship, a special guest stepped off a luxurious passenger ship.


    Arriving at Wudu again, Karel Kadletz''s mood was heavy. Even with the welcome queue lined up on both sides, I didn''t catch a cold.


    As the only ally of France, the British government is naturally the focus of public relations in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In order to show great importance to the British, Karel Kadletz has personally taken the lead.


    Unfortunately, judging from the current situation, his plan is basically null and void. The British were just regular receptions and did not come up with a grand welcome ceremony.


    No doubt Karel Kadletz did not think much. In such a special period, if the British intend to support France, they must release a friendly gesture.


    The reality is very cruel, and the British people''s lukewarm attitude poured a pot of cold water on Karel Cardolite''s trip to London.


    Dragging his tired body, he attended the welcome banquet as usual. Sure enough, there were no accidents, let alone members of the royal family, not even the senior officials of the British government were present. Of course, the diplomats responsible for the reception were not counted.


    ...


    At midnight, at the French Embassy in London, Karel Cardolites asked solemnly: "Just at the banquet, I found George''s look a bit wrong. What happened in London recently?"


    Observation and observation are the basic skills of diplomats, and as a foreign minister Karel Kadletz is naturally no stranger.


    Just covering up emotions is also the instinct of diplomats. Immediately after being aware of the strangeness of George, it immediately attracted the attention of Karel Kadletz.


    There have not been any new major events in the world recently. The biggest hot spot is the European War, which is still at a standstill overall.


    In the absence of major changes in the international situation, the only thing that worries the British Foreign Secretary is the domestic political struggle.


    Despite wanting to read the jokes about the infighting of the British, Karel Kadletz knows very well that this is not the time.


    Once the British government was caught in a political struggle, his trip to London went away in vain. Before stabilizing the internal situation, it is difficult for the British to play a substantial role in the European War.


    "What''s going on in London?" Ambroise Minister stunned slightly, and immediately reacted: "No, Your Excellency. London has been very stable recently, and nothing has happened.


    If anything, it should be India. Rumors spread that the Russians launched a Christmas offensive not long ago, and the British suffered a great loss on the battlefield.


    The British government blocked the news in this regard, and what happened specifically, we will not be able to figure out what happened after a while. "


    Hearing the words "blockade news", Karel Kadletz immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.


    Understand that under the British political system, it is not so simple to block the news. Most of the time, the news of the reporter will be faster.


    No way, British politics is taking turns. The news of the blockade is refreshing, and the opposition party will surely come up with it afterwards. After the news is exposed, the public''s support for the cabinet will drop significantly.


    Extraordinary, the British government will not do so.


    After a little thought, Karel Kadletz said solemnly: "The people who mobilized us, as soon as possible to understand the ins and outs of the matter.


    If this is not possible, the grass will be scared. Find a few street tabloids to release the news of the fall of Afghanistan and test the reaction of the British government. "


    Know thyself, ever-victorious.


    If you want to pull the British into the boat, you don¡¯t even know what happened in Britain. How do you start?


    "Your Excellency, this is not good. Just in case the British discover it..."


    Before the Ambroise Minister had finished speaking, Karel Kadletz interrupted, "What are you afraid of? This is what the British people have done.


    After staying in London for so long, what is the style of John Bull, don¡¯t you know? "


    The more you understand the British, the less Karel Kadletz takes the so-called "British-French friendship" as one thing.


    The premise of an ally is interest. Without interest, there is no alliance. As long as the benefits are in place, no major contradiction can stop Britain and France from moving closer.


    As for whether it will offend the British government, that''s too much thought.


    Karel Kadletz did not believe that the British did not put their eyes and ears on the French embassy. It is estimated that the plan to kill grass and snakes had not been implemented, and the British would know.


    If you really want to do things, at least you must do a good job of keeping secrets. How can there be orders in front of many embassy staff?


    Essentially, Karel Kadletz wanted to tell the British through these small means: The French had known the news of the British army¡¯s defeat on the battlefield in Afghanistan; now not only France needs Britain, but Britain also needs France.


    After all, the Russian-Austrian League looks very stable. If France really loses in the European War, British India will be in danger.


    In this respect, the UK and France are considered to be tied together, and both will suffer damage.


    As for whether the British will think so, no one can answer this question for the time being.


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 Chapter 921： Unreliable British nanny

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    "The French are in a hurry!"


    After receiving the news from the French, Gladstone came to this conclusion.


    Britain was at a disadvantage in the Afghan war, but it has not reached the point where it can panic the British government.


    Even if the entire Afghan region is occupied, as long as the frontline British forces are not overwhelmed, the British Empire will have the confidence to win the war.


    There is no other reason, there is money in the pocket, the waist is so stiff. The hundred years of accumulation of the British Empire are not a joke. The Russians are simply not qualified to put together the details.


    Foreign Minister George analyzed: "The European dream of the European War is now over, and the French dream of quick battle and quick decision has been ended.


    In the next war, the two sides fight for comprehensive national strength. Although the French army is strong, in other fields, their disadvantages are too obvious.


    Judging from the current situation, if the French cannot cross the Rhine in a short time and burn the war to the hinterland of Germany, their strategic advantage will be exhausted.


    What greeted them next was Austria''s endless counterattack. It can be said that the longer the war lasts, the lower the French''s chance of winning the war.


    According to the current intensity of the war, the French can''t fight any more for another three or two years. "


    Obviously, George is not optimistic about the French now. The overall strength gap between the two sides is too great, and the French are too disadvantaged.


    However, the reputation of the French army is too great, and no one can guarantee that the French army will reverse the trend at a critical moment.


    After all, similar cases have appeared many times in the history of the battle between France and the Habsburg dynasty.


    After taking out a document, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Xiaozhi Childers, smiled and said: "In two or three years, your Excellency may have overestimated the strength of the French.


    In my opinion, if there is no external intervention, whether the French can survive 1891 is a question mark.


    Let us not mention the military issues first. Let''s first calculate an economic account, and then re-evaluate the strength of the French.


    This is the data collected by the Ministry of Finance. In the past three months, the total import and export trade between us and the French increased by 5.1 times compared with the same period last year.


    Among them, the export trade volume with France increased by 6.5 times, the total import trade contracted by 64.7%, and a trade surplus of 64.86 million pounds was achieved.


    This is just trade with us. If you count France''s trade with other countries, the French foreign trade deficit in the last quarter of 1890 will not be less than 120 million pounds.


    If the war is not over, the French¡¯s foreign trade deficit will continue to increase.


    In particular, French Africa is about to fall. Once this raw material production area is lost, the French need to import more materials.


    In the past, the arrogant French wanted to compete for currency hegemony, and they have been promoting the franc to the outside world. They do not have many Aegis and British pounds.


    At the current rate of consumption, the French¡¯s foreign exchange reserves will run out soon. At that time, they will only be able to take out gold for trade, and with their poor gold reserves, they will not be able to support them for a few days at all.


    This is still an ideal state, and the actual situation may be more serious. Since Napoleon III, the fiscal deficit policy that the French government has been adopting has long been in debt.


    In the absence of preparation, the war was launched in a hurry, and I really had no confidence in the finances of the Parisian government. "


    Is France rich?


    There is no doubt that France, the world''s third largest economic power, is definitely a local tyrant.


    However, France has money, which does not mean that the French government has money. If the front line goes smoothly, the French consortium will naturally help, and the other way around is different.


    Capital knows no borders, it''s not a joke. If things were impossible, the capitalists would not be buried with the government.


    The war is about manpower, material resources, and industrial strength. In the final analysis, it is still about financial resources.


    Supporting multiple fronts at the same time, the pressure on France is much greater than that of the original World War, and there are no allies to help share. It is a matter of time before problems arise.


    After glancing at the report, Gladstone asked doubtfully: "How did the trade surplus with France increase so much, I remember that the increase in trade volume did not increase so much?"


    It is important to know that the trade volume between Britain and France is not small, and the reduction in import trade is understandable. After all, the French are fighting and there is no effort to produce a large amount of goods for export.


    However, the amount of export trade suddenly increased more than six times, which is a myth.


    It is completely inconsistent with economic laws. Even if it is because of the war, the French have increased their strategic material imports.


    No way, production can''t come! Even if the capitalists desperately expand their production capacity, it will take time to buffer. How about three months?


    "It''s very simple, the prices of our exports have increased!"


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers responded unhurriedly.


    "Franco-Austrian countries are looting supplies internationally, and all material prices have risen to varying degrees.


    In particular, the price of strategic materials has basically doubled compared with that before the war. The prices of certain scarce medicines have increased three or four times.


    Of course, we and the European countries have increased tariffs on France, which is also one of the factors that have contributed to rising prices. "


    The capitalists took advantage of the fire and this was an inevitable result. It''s just that this time it''s done too hard, but with the addition of an Austria that is driving up prices, it seems that doubling is not so unacceptable.


    Gladstone asked with concern: "What about Austria?"


    Chancellor of the Treasury Xiaozhi Childers shook his head: "On the contrary to the French, Austria needs very few supplies to import and is basically self-sufficient.


    Even if it is insufficient, it is imported from Russia. Influenced by the outside world is relatively small.


    Although prices have risen, the total trade volume between them and us has fallen instead of rising.


    Of course, the French naval interception is also one of the reasons that hinders our trade with Austria.


    In many cases, even if the contract is signed, it cannot be performed normally. "


    Gladstone frowned, and the result was completely different from what he expected. It was originally expected that France and Austria would consume each other''s strength through this war and stabilize Britain''s maritime dominance.


    But the plan didn''t change fast. Taking advantage of this war, Britain did kill France, but unfortunately ran to Austria.


    No matter how the prices in the international market soar, the trade relationship with Russia and Austria is not great. After all, the tsarist government is exporting industrial raw materials and Austria in exchange for strategic materials. If prices are really increased, they will go up together.


    The wool came out of the sheep, and the Russians naturally did not need to join in the excitement.


    Then France became the only victim. After all, it was easy to raise supplies, and it was difficult to lower prices.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone said slowly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first negotiates with the French. As long as the French are willing to exchange their interests, they will find a reason to give the tariffs down, or simply exempt them."


    This is the greatest help Gladstone can provide to the French within the scope of authority. As for whether prices can go down, it still depends on the French themselves.


    After all, capitalists are not easy to provoke, the government forced them to lower prices, it will cause public anger.


    After all, it is the French government that buys supplies now, and not the British government. It is not necessary for Gladstone to offend them.


    The bargaining still required the French to fight with the capitalists themselves. How much can be achieved depends on their bargaining power.


    Foreign Minister George: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no problem. However, just to cut tariffs, this support is probably not enough.


    To let the French and the Austrians consume power together, we must find ways to increase the French''s economic strength, or lend them money directly.


    While supporting economically, we must also limit the military strength of the French and prevent imbalances between the warring parties. It is very difficult to do this. "


    Fearfulness is the true portrayal of the British government. On the one hand, most of the government''s energy was dragged down by the Afghan war, on the one hand, it was necessary to maintain the balance between France and Austria.


    I was afraid that something might happen that would cause the situation to get out of control. It can be said that this is the most challenging moment of the British Foreign Office in decades.


    Prime Minister Gladstone nodded helplessly: "Try it out first! Then we will make adjustments according to the actual situation.


    Before the power of France and Austria is greatly consumed, we must act cautiously so as not to lose control of the situation. "


    ...


    At the same time that the Anglo-French negotiations started, Alexander III, who was far away in St. Petersburg, also welcomed his new toy, the airplane.


    Looking at the beautiful flight queue performance, Alexander III''s mood was exceptionally relaxed, and he asked with envy: "When will these aircrafts be put on the battlefield?"


    Looking at the performance back to the performance, Alexander III still did not forget the real purpose of introducing the aircraft.


    It has been proved in the European War that a plane hitting an airship is a massacre. In order to increase the odds on the front, Alexander III eagerly hopes that these aircraft will be put into service soon.


    Army Secretary Ivanov: "Your Majesty, we don''t have a pilot yet. Airplanes and airships are different, and the requirements for pilots are also stricter.


    The War Department has reached an agreement with the Austrians to help train a group of pilots, and preparations are already underway.


    If there are no accidents, after three months, our first aircraft brigade will be able to enter the military service. "


    In just three months, a batch of pilots will be trained. Under this speed, the pilots trained will naturally not be elite.


    Anyway, the enemy is just an airship. It doesn''t need to test the pilot''s comprehensive qualities. It is enough to be able to pilot the aircraft normally and launch an attack.


    The remaining part of the knowledge, the pilot slowly accumulated experience in the actual combat later, anyway, now the Russian army should pay attention to efficiency, and satisfaction will soon be enough.


    After hearing the "three months", Alexander III''s smile suddenly disappeared all of a sudden.


    "Why is it so slow, can''t we speed up some progress?


    To know that the front line is urgent, and put the plane into the battlefield one day earlier, we can take the sky from the British one day earlier! "


    Faced with the request of the Tsar, Marshal Ivanov''s heart collapsed. According to the Austrians, it is already very rare to be able to train pilots within three months.


    No matter how fast, the crash course is not high quality, I am afraid there is no way to guarantee the quality.


    Ivanov replied bitterly: "Your Majesty, pilots are emerging technology arms. We have no training experience in this area and can only learn from the Austrians.


    If I want to speed up, I personally recommend that the airship pilot be included in the training class, which should save a lot of time. "


    Ivanov didn''t know if it was a bad idea. Anyway, the czar has already asked, he can''t do without an idea.


    As for the effect, I will say it later. Anyway, it is the emerging arms, the Army Department is not familiar with the situation, and the judgment errors are justified.


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 Chapter 922： Special christmas

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    The value of the air show is not only to appreciate, but also to show off the force of the tsarist government to the outside world. Regardless of how these planes came from, there is.


    In a sense, being able to buy an airplane is also a manifestation of strength. You know, more countries can''t buy it if they want to.


    Perhaps it was intentional or perhaps unintentional. During the air show, Alexander III also invited ministers from all over Europe, including the French minister.


    According to European practice, an ally¡¯s ally is not necessarily an ally, nor is an ally¡¯s enemy.


    The Franco-Austrian War and the Anglo-Russian War both belong to separate copies of war and do not interfere with each other.


    Therefore, when the European War was fierce, France and Russia still maintained normal diplomatic relations.


    After confirming that the Russians were equipped with planes, the French Minister immediately fell in love. Since the bombing of Paris, the French government has been worried about aircraft manufacturing technology.


    Facts have proved that self-exploration is not that simple. Without technical experts in the field of aircraft, the French government can only find a few folk enthusiasts and form a set of Caotai R&D team with a group of mechanical engineers.


    It doesn''t matter if the achievements are mentioned, it''s okay if it can''t be industrially produced. The key is that the planes built by the laboratory are still in the primitive stage.


    If you want to easily achieve free round-trip and landing, it takes a lot of time to experiment and explore. The French on the front line can''t wait anyway.


    To the knowledge of Minister Arbon, in order to develop aircraft manufacturing technology as soon as possible, the government did not hesitate to seek cooperation from the British.


    Then there is no more. Although Britain''s industrial strength is stronger, in the field of aircraft manufacturing, like France, everyone is a layman, and there is no aircraft manufacturer in the whole country.


    Now it is undoubtedly an opportunity to obtain aircraft manufacturing technology from Austria, and to obtain the same from the Russians.


    Of course, the Russians do not have aircraft production technology, but they have ready-made aircraft!


    Independent research and development requires a lot of time. There are samples that can be referenced and imitated, which can undoubtedly save a lot of time.


    Don¡¯t look at Europe¡¯s arrogance. In fact, most of the industrial powers in Europe were originally built on cottages, including France.


    Plagiarism and counterfeiting, the Minister of Arbon has no pressure. The only problem is how to get the plane from the Russians.


    ...


    "Your Excellency, this business is too tricky and has exceeded my ability."


    After that, the middle-aged man pushed the check back. From his eyes, he can be sure that the middle-aged man is full of perseverance, and he does not want to give up this check.


    But there is no way, the French are not easy to provoke, they will leave endless trouble for themselves if they don¡¯t accept money.


    "Your Excellency, too humble. No one knows your name, there is nothing you cannot do in St. Petersburg.


    Every little thing, you only need..."


    Touted, endless touted. In order to be able to achieve his goal, the Minister of Arbon also gave up the bottom line.


    After finishing talking, Minister Arbon pushed the check back and took out a blank check on it.


    The meaning is very obvious, as long as the goal can be reached, the price is free to open.


    Seeing the scene before him, Duke Olmedo''s position was shaken again. Although working with the French may offend the Austrians, the French cannot afford to bid high!


    Although there were many people looking for him, he received the cheque for the first time.


    After hesitating for a while, Duke Olmedo shook his head again: "My Excellency, it is not that I do not help.


    The problem now is that the Austrians are staring closely, and it is the Austrians who are responsible for aircraft maintenance. We cannot send the aircraft out of Russia under their eyes.


    You know Austria''s influence in Russia, and once they are found to have problems, the government will certainly give them an explanation. "


    Money is good, but life is more important.


    Normally, a weapon is stolen from the military camp. Olmedo has a method that can be operated whether it is scrapped or retired.


    But not now, the Austrian stared too tightly. In case the Austrian grasps the handle, the tsarist government will definitely give Austria an explanation for the relationship between the two countries.


    In this context, no matter how powerful the network is, it can''t withstand it. Olmedo did not live long enough and did not want to die.


    Rejected again, the emperor Albon''s face was dull. With years of life experience, he can see that the Russian Duke is not afraid of raising prices, but he is really afraid.


    After pondering for a while, Minister Arbon asked unwillingly: "Your Excellency, it is the Austrians who are responsible for the maintenance. This situation will certainly not continue?"


    Duke Olmedo nodded: "Of course, we have arranged for technicians to study. In a short time, logistics maintenance will be done by our own people.


    If the Minister allows you to wait, after two or three years, you should be able to do so. "


    After two or three years, the daylily was cold. For such a long time, France''s own research and development should also bear fruit, and there is no need to spend a large price.


    Arbon asked unwillingly: "Did your country not want to imitate? We can send engineers to help, decipher the technology, our two countries can share, and..."


    Waiting for Albon to finish talking, Olmedo interrupted: "Why do you want to imitate? What good is it for us?"


    Sounds unreasonable, but this is the truth. At the beginning, after importing Austrian equipment, the Tsarist government was also keen to introduce technology and copy.


    However, in the face of high production costs, the Tsarist government had to accept the concept of "make better than buy."


    This is still true of ordinary weapons and equipment, not to mention aircraft. With the industrial strength of the Russian Empire, even if they could decipher the technology, they could not do industrial production.


    ...


    In the face of the ruble, Olmedo finally agreed to arrange for several French engineers to enter the logistics maintenance staff.


    How much can be stolen, it depends on the luck of the French, anyway, Duke Olmedo is not optimistic about the French.


    Logistics maintenance and aircraft manufacturing are completely two concepts. In the case of in-depth study of the internal structure of the aircraft, to develop the aircraft manufacturing technology, in addition to investing a lot of time and money to do experiments, there is no other way.


    The money invested is okay to say that there will always be crowding, and the key to the problem is time. Introducing the aircraft manufacturing technology in a month or two is completely different from spending a year or two to develop the aircraft manufacturing technology.


    ...


    Snow fluttered and the Rhine was covered with silver. With the silence of the sound of guns, the smoke from the past disappeared, and it was particularly pleasant under the soft sun.


    It was another Christmas, and watching the soldiers celebrate with laughter, Marshal Patrice McMahon was not happy.


    At the beginning of the Rhine''s offensive and defensive war, there were only 300,000 Austrian troops on the opposite side.


    Only after this, the total strength of the Austrian army exceeded 800,000, and with the troops of the two countries, the strength of the anti-French alliance was no longer obvious.


    According to the current situation, it may continue next month, and the military ratio between the two sides will be reversed. By then, the offensive and defensive momentum of both sides will be transposed.


    There is no way to fight for manpower, money, materials, and industry. France is not an opponent of the anti-French alliance.


    The only advantage is that the French army has the most prestige, has the past record to support it, and has the mental advantage when confronting the enemy.


    Unfortunately, all this was broken by the Austrians in the battle of the Rhine River not long ago.


    The French did not continue the myth of undefeated victory. The so-called superiority in combat power has now become a dream.


    Frankly speaking, Patrice McMahon didn''t want to stop the truce at Christmas, because it would gain a day for the enemy, further increasing the difficulty of breaking through the Rhine defense.


    "Marshal, the Christmas banquet is about to start in half an hour."


    The guard on the side reminded.


    This is the tradition of the French army. At any time, banquet events are indispensable, not to mention Christmas.


    Originally, Patrice McMahon was going back to Paris to attend the banquet held at the Palace of Versailles. It was only because of the heavy snow last night that the road was closed and the trip was delayed.


    Since staying here, as the frontline boss, Patrice McMahon naturally has an obligation to host a Christmas banquet, which in turn encourages the morale of the military.


    "Got it, I will attend on time!"


    With that said, Marshal Patrice McMahon closed his eyes and rested. Hosting banquets also requires physical effort, which is also a burden for the elderly Patrice McMahon.


    ...


    The French are celebrating, and the coalition forces are similar. In addition to retaining the necessary personnel on duty, most officers and soldiers are celebrating this special Christmas.


    Unlike the French, Grand Duke Albrecht, the commander of the coalition, was absent, and the protagonist of the banquet became King Leopold II of Belgium.


    In the headquarters, Albrecht looked at the latest battlefield map in a fair manner. Recently, he was a few senior Austrian officers who were absent from the banquet.


    On the battlefield, the soldiers are very fast. Although they cannot attack on Christmas, it does not mean that Christmas cannot do anything.


    "Just arrived in the armored forces, are you ready?"


    There is no doubt that the major event that made the Austrian high-level collective absent from the banquet was the armored forces that had just arrived.


    The movement of the armored forces is not small. It is impossible to avoid the eyes and ears of the French army in ordinary times. Christmas can be regarded as the only opportunity.


    In order to hide the tracks, the Austrian army also carried out a series of camouflage.


    For example: increase the number of cars on the front line, and occasionally make noise deliberately, paralyzing the French ears.


    In order to reduce the risk of exposure, the armored units were not driven directly, but transferred directly to the frontline by waterway.


    A middle-aged officer replied aloud: "Marshal please rest assured that the armored forces have been scattered and arranged in several camps prepared in advance. I have personally checked it.


    The location of the camp was relatively remote, and the troops patrolling the surrounding area had been replaced by ours a week ago.


    There is also a car transport force nearby to cover it, as long as it is not in close contact, most people will not find it. "


    Fortunately, the French airship was killed, otherwise it would be really difficult to hide an armored force.


    Although the armored forces were almost invincible in this year, if the French were exposed in advance, the French had preparedness and it would be difficult for them to try their best.


    It is difficult and difficult to deal with armored forces, simple and simple. As long as a few more pits are dug on the way of the armored troops, the speed of the armored troops can be delayed.


    Armored forces that have lost their speed, which is actually an army with strong combat effectiveness, are difficult to play a strategic role.


    After receiving an affirmative reply, Grand Duke Albrecht nodded, adding: "The confidentiality work must be done well, and the camps are declared to be an arsenal, and no unrelated persons are allowed to approach.


    For safety reasons, please do not inform the two countries about the arrival of the armored forces.


    Our strategic goal this time is to leave most of the main force of the French army and maximize the destruction of France''s vital forces.


    It is not easy to do this. Therefore, we have to take advantage of the armored forces to beat the French by surprise.


    If the French were to react and shrink the main force back home, the war would be difficult to fight. "


    This is a fact. It is far easier to fight against the French on the banks of the Rhine than on the French mainland.


    Not to mention, it would be much easier to catch the defeated soldiers after winning the war. The German people would not cover the French soldiers running, they were greeted by a net of people''s war.


    A slightly older military officer questioned: "Marshal, is the armored army really that powerful?


    With more than two hundred tanks and more than seven hundred armored vehicles, I want to hit the main force of the French army, I am afraid some..."


    There is no way for the armored forces to be kept under the strictest secrecy, even among the high-ranking Austrian troops, they only "smell their names but not their shapes."


    Except for a few officers who have watched armored forces exercises, no one knows how powerful the steel torrent is.


    Grand Duke Albrecht knew that this was not just a question for some people. Most of the people present doubted whether the armored forces could hit the French army.


    After all, the total strength of the French army on the opposite side is almost over two million. Just like this, the armored forces were scattered among the vast crowd, and it was really not enough to watch.


    "Frederich, you are the commander of the armored forces. Now you will explain to you how the armored forces are fighting!"


    Nepotism is indispensable everywhere, and the Austrian army is no exception. The Habsburg family is the largest household.


    Including the rise of Archduke Albrecht, he also took advantage of this relationship, otherwise he would not be so easy, and became the first person in the Austrian army after the death of Marshal Radski.


    To his nephew and heir to political resources, Grand Duke Albrecht has never concealed his intention to promote.


    Of course, the most important thing is that Frederick can make it. There are also many members of the Habsburg family, and Albrecht cannot support him if he is not capable.


    Essentially, the purpose of supporting Frederick is to strengthen the royal family''s control of the army.


    This political and military pattern has lasted for hundreds of years and is one of the important means to protect the imperial power.


    For details, refer to the period of Ferdinand I. The emperor was unable to govern for decades, and the imperial power of the Vienna Palace did not decline.


    It is also the reason why Franz can quickly control the situation after he takes office. From beginning to end, the army did not escape the control of the royal family.


    ...


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 Chapter 923： core

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    Armored forces, there is another nickname in the top of the Austrian army-"heavy cavalry".


    In the eyes of many people, this gadget is a reinforcement plate for cavalry, a true "steel cavalry".


    Including the use of armored forces, the Austrian military is also controversial. A considerable number of people think that it is good to use armored troops as cavalry.


    In a sense, this view is not unreasonable. The armored forces and cavalry do have many similarities.


    For example: they are more expensive than infantry, and have a greater demand for logistics. In the case of severe ice and snow, the movement must be restricted...


    Unfortunately, the banks of the Rhine have long been covered by snow and ice. At the lowest temperature in the middle of the night, the temperature may even drop to minus ten degrees.


    In this bad weather, if the car wants to start, it must warm up the engine in advance, otherwise it will not catch fire.


    In essence, armored forces are similar to cars, but they are more demanding on engine power.


    In the face of bad weather, both are similar. It is not impossible to use, the key is that the failure rate in this weather is much higher.


    The failure rate of the Austrian armored forces itself is relatively high, if you choose the bad weather action, the scene is simply dare not imagine.


    Fortunately, the winter time in Central Europe is not long, and the bad weather is only a few days, and the maintenance work is over.


    If the climate of the **** template in Moscow is changed, it is estimated that the armored forces will climb down by one-fifth before the war begins.


    It''s not the style of Grand Duke Albrecht on his head. As he grew older, Albrecht''s military style became more stable.


    Not only Albrecht, but most of the commanders of the Austrian army''s high-level commanders are of a relatively stable type.


    Those who like the sword to go on the wing and win the game unexpectedly are left with a gang of young middle-level officers.


    There is no essential difference between the two military styles. It''s just that with the change of status, ideology and vision have also changed.


    In the army, a place to eat on record, when you are young, you want to struggle upwards. Only by taking risks can you overtake a car in a corner and get rid of your peers.


    In fact, most of the generals of the high ranks of the Austrian army used to be the masters of swords, but it was only by surprising victory that they got rid of their competitors and went all the way.


    Now only the place of identity has changed. Wealth, identity and status are all there. The era of entrepreneurship has come to an end, and by the time of devotion, steady thinking has gradually gained the upper hand.


    Everything has two sides, which is definitely beneficial from the national perspective.


    Essentially, any act of a sword in the military is a gamble.


    Middle and low-ranking officers have small chips and only need tactical problems. Even if they lose 180 to 80 times, Austria can afford it.


    Moreover, there is no fool who can become an officer. Even if you take risks, you will have to be a little sure to act.


    In general, the odds of winning will be even greater. After all, before the start of the game, the commander has weighed the risks and benefits.


    In many cases, the gain of one win on the battlefield can offset the loss of dozens of defeats.


    To put it bluntly, they took out the risky chips, at most there were thousands of children. There are so many losses, and the gain from gambling may be the victory of a battle.


    Senior officers are different. They often determine the fate of tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and even millions of troops. Any failure will hurt the national spirit.


    From another perspective, it is different from the standpoint of a soldier. Under this model, it is difficult for Austria to be born.


    There is no way. Most of the celebrities admired by mainstream public opinion in the outside world are mostly swordsmen who deflect the wing, surprisingly win, and weak to strong.


    The wars that are upright, overwhelming with strength, and won by all-round strength are of course theoretical to everyone and are not recognized.


    This is very unfriendly to the Austrian officers. Perhaps when he was young, he still had such a record; but as his position rose, everyone''s record became more and more mediocre.


    From this perspective, Grand Duke Albrecht is undoubtedly lucky.


    I just took a copy of the rebels as soon as I debuted, and then I met a copy of the native chicken. Without much play, I was automatically promoted to a famous general.


    Now that he has caught up with the European War, Franz has created a bunch of black technologies, giving him the opportunity to step on the French to the altar and become the new "God of War".


    After the military meeting, Albrecht left his nephew alone: ??"Frederick, you seem to have something to say just now, is it dissatisfied with my arrangement?"


    "Marshal, although the current weather is bad, it has not reached the point where the armored forces cannot perform.


    While the French did not respond, we will launch a raid tomorrow. The armored forces can easily tear up the French position, and the whole army can definitely hit the French army.


    If it drags on for a long time, the armored forces will probably be exposed and the French will be prepared. "


    The Austrian army attaches great importance to rules. Uncle and nephew can only be called in private. In the command, the name of Grand Duke Albrecht is only-Marshal.


    If you don¡¯t pay attention to the rules, the relationship between European nobles is so complicated. If you accidentally find that there are relatives in the barracks, it will make civilian officers directly desperate.


    Despite the fact that nepotism has always played an important role, fortunately, there is still a way. As long as military merit is established on the battlefield, it will rise faster than anyone else.


    This path is not only left for civilian officers, but also for the promotion of noble officers.


    Don''t think that the relationship is strong. When the surroundings are all related, you will find that the final competition is still strength.


    No way, who would let the traditions of the German region be everyone joining the army? Nobles from all over the country must enter the army to serve.


    Perhaps there are not many members of the heirs of many families, but there are definitely many side members who do not have a knighthood. If you count illegitimate children or the like, this group will be even larger.


    At this time, the so-called relationship background is actually less important. After the Austrian army completed its military reform, it did not have enough capacity and no amount of resources could be pushed up.


    The most typical example is the crown prince Frederick, and Frederick''s age difference is not big, resources, contacts, relationships are all at the top.


    The latter is already a lieutenant general, but Crown Prince Frederick retired under the title of lieutenant colonel. It is estimated that this is also the crown prince with the lowest rank since Austria promoted the rank.


    Of course, this comparison is very unfair to Frederick, after all, the gap between before and after the military reform is too great.


    Take Franz himself as an example. At the beginning of breastfeeding, he was an Austrian officer. Before he became an adult, he became a general. Most of the water could not be compared, then it was all water.


    When Frederick arrived, the good days of lying and winning were over. Gone are the beautiful days of marching while eating milk. After graduating from a military school, we must start at the grassroots level just like ordinary students.


    As the crown prince, Frederick could not stay in the army all the time, which affected his promotion.


    Coupled with luck, I missed the opportunity to go to the battlefield gold-plated. Without any military achievements, becoming a hopeless general, he simply retired.


    After the outbreak of the European War, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick, who once again entered the military service, was still waiting for opportunities on the southern front.


    Not only the Crown Prince Frederick, including several of his younger brothers, is now in a similar state, scattered in various battlefields waiting for opportunities.


    Whether it can develop in the army depends on its own capabilities.


    This thing cannot be determined by external force alone, and if it does not work, even if it is pushed up, there is no way to be convincing.


    In fact, at first, Franz had considered leaving this opportunity to Frederick.


    The rank is too low to serve as the commander of the group army, which is a big deal to lower the level of armored forces. For example: a tank regiment has hundreds of vehicles, and all armored forces are organized into an armored division.


    It''s just that it''s too ugly to eat like this, and Frederick''s military command capability is still unknown, and no one can control it. In the event of a play, I would lift a stone and hit my foot.


    As the crown prince of Austria, Frederick only needs to follow the gilding, there is no need to run this risk for a little prestige.


    In this context, the best chance to brush the record naturally falls on the member of the royal family who has proved his ability.


    Grand Duke Albrecht shook his head and said seriously: "Fredrich, you think it''s too simple.


    Although the coalition forces assembled 1.78 million troops on the banks of the Rhine, nearly one million of them were troops from both countries.


    When I was defensive, I had no choice but if I put down my defense and go out to fight the French, who knows what will happen?


    Even if the armored forces were able to tear up the positions of the French, and even further divide them into several pieces, we would not be able to eat them, and they would be choked to death.


    Domestic means to kill as many French forces as possible. From the beginning, the purpose of this war was to kill more enemies.


    After dragging the ice and snow to melt, it is not only for the armored forces to expand more easily, but also for the purpose of gathering troops.


    Of course, waiting for the Egyptian battlefield to win or lose is also a key factor.


    According to domestic plans, the first battle to be waged was the Egyptian battlefield, then us, and finally the southern front.


    This is the strategy that gives the French the most damage.


    After creating the established facts of occupying Egypt, and then killing all the way to Paris, even if it caused the intervention of European countries, we also disintegrated the French colonial empire and took control of the Suez Canal.


    After losing the African colonies, France''s pillars were missing a corner. For decades, it was difficult to restore vitality.


    As for the armored forces will be exposed, this was originally expected. Such a big movement, it is simply impossible to keep it secret.


    Even if the French received the news, they did not know exactly what the armored forces were doing. Maybe the French would think that they put a layer of steel on the outside of the car.


    Remember, Frederick. You are different from ordinary commanders. They can consider the issue purely from the military, but you must consider politics.


    For the most part, the military serves politics.


    In order to alleviate our pressure on the Western Front in the future, it is not enough to defeat the French. We must hit France hard.


    Now all the government''s strategies are centered around the core of France.


    As long as this strategic goal can be achieved, there is no difference between a victory in the morning and a victory in the evening. "


    ...


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 Chapter 924： Eat for the enemy

    In front of nature, human beings are vulnerable. The Battle of the Rhine continues, but the intensity of the war is limited by the heavy snow.


    The French, who were not offensive, did not work hard, but the snow and ice weather was too annoying. This not only affected the frontline offensive, but also increased the difficulty of logistics transportation.


    Even if the two million troops do nothing, the daily consumption of materials is an astronomical figure, not to mention fighting?


    Facts have once again proved that it is not that simple to go deep into enemy operations.


    That¡¯s right, Belgium and the Rhineland are both areas with convenient transportation and a complete railway network. The problem is that the road was destroyed when the coalition forces retreated!


    Destruction is always easier than construction. After occupying these areas, the first thing the French army did was rush to repair the road.


    After more than a month of hard work, the road has basically been restored and the railway has been repaired. Seeing that it was about to be completed, it was a pity that this heavy snowfall was encountered again.


    Bad weather has affected logistics and transportation, and has become the biggest challenge for the French army. It is even more troublesome than the machine gun trenches of the Austrian army.


    After all, no matter how powerful the machine gun trench tactics are, they can only defend on the spot. With this year''s technology, there is no possibility to charge with a machine gun.


    It can block the French way, but it cannot threaten the French lifeline. The logistics are different. If something goes wrong, these two million French troops will be in danger.


    Looking out the window, Marshal Patrice McMahon sighed. The war broke out in a hurry, and France was simply not prepared.


    The huge French empire has not even enough military uniforms in winter. Who can imagine? In the end, it was necessary to mobilize the nationals to donate cotton clothes, so that the soldiers'' cold protection problem was barely solved.


    It is not that the French industry is not strong. As the world''s second largest textile industry, as long as the raw materials are sufficient, millions of sets of winter clothing can be done in a month.


    The problem lies in the raw materials. Seventy percent of the raw materials of the French cotton textile industry come from Egypt. As soon as the war broke out, cotton production in the Egyptian region was over.


    Such a large gap is not so easy to solve. Even if you want to buy from the international market, you can''t find enough supplies.


    To know that cotton is the same hard commodity as grain this year, most producers have fixed partners, and wanting to win love with a knife will cost a lot.


    Capitalists do not have such a strong sense of the overall situation, and they are investing huge amounts of money to **** cotton without knowing whether the war will continue, and the benefits and risks are completely incompatible.


    It is important to know that the French are very optimistic about this war, and mainstream opinion generally believes that the French army will win in two to three months.


    Such a little time, you can rely on the inventory to support the past, there is no need to invest heavily in risk.


    Theoretically, if no one hoards strangely, in the case of reasonable distribution, France will not be short of supplies now.


    There is no way. After the outbreak of the war, prices rose in droves, and every day they dragged on, it was a new price.


    No one can live with money. Under this background, the bureaucratic efficiency of the Paris government is naturally not high.


    In the early stage, the speed of raising materials was too slow, which directly caused the French army to fail to transport enough materials to the front line before winter. The transportation efficiency was greatly reduced under heavy snow, and the problem appeared.


    "Marshal, because of heavy snow, the transportation convoy that should have arrived today has just arrived in Trier, and it is expected to arrive a week later.


    This is the third time that supplies have arrived late this month. Since the snowfall, our supplies have not arrived on time. "


    Major General John, who was responsible for the logistics of the French army, reported bitterly.


    Compared to the fat spread responsible for logistics distribution, logistics transportation is much harder. Not only do you have to build roads yourself, you also have to face guerrilla attacks, and now you have to fight against bad weather.


    If it is just this, then it¡¯s a big deal. It¡¯s a bitter suffering. Anyway, there is a lot of oil and water transported, enough to make up for the hurt of everyone.


    The problem is that the following people in charge of transportation are not so obedient, and they will strike if the task is heavy. After all, no matter how rich the oil is, it won''t fall on them.


    There is no way to recruit labor locally, or to use prisoners of war is too risky to say when it is possible to hook up with the guerrillas. Even if you don''t hook up with guerrillas, you can''t stand a passive French army.


    For the safety of logistics, the civilians responsible for transportation are all their own people. Once these people are in trouble, the officers can only appease them.


    Receiving the bad news, Patrice McMahon frowned and secretly calculated.


    It was not long before the French pushed the front line to the Rhine, and they were often heavily damaged by enemy air raids, and the stock of materials was very limited.


    Starting from the snowfall, the French army''s supplies fell into a state of hardship. Even if the intensity of front-line crossfire has decreased and the consumption of materials has decreased recently, it will not last long.


    No way, the consumption of ammunition has been reduced, but the consumption of heating materials has increased. The production of coal in the Rhineland region is not false, but the German army blew up the coal mine before evacuation, and it takes time to restore production capacity.


    The most important thing is that the locals are unwilling to cooperate. Under the trend of hatred, the locals simply do not buy French military accounts.


    This war has just begun, and it is far from the time to win or lose. Even capitalists who are accustomed to seeing the wind and rudder are not in a hurry to stand in line. Only a few of them ran to the French so early.


    After a little bit of effort, Patrice McMahon slowly said, "Generating electricity domestically means that we are facing a dilemma and allows the Army Department to increase the number of transport teams.


    Order the logistics department to give priority to the delivery of ammunition and medicines, and other materials. Everyone goes down to find a way to raise funds as far as possible to reduce our logistics pressure. "


    Raising supplies on the spot is definitely not a good strategy. Originally, the relationship between the French army and the localities was tense. With such a wave, it would be difficult for the guerrillas to develop.


    "Marshal, when the enemy retreated, they destroyed the place very badly, not only blew up the infrastructure, but also burned the material warehouse.


    The industries in Belgium and Rhineland are indeed good, but there is no way to change materials without industrial raw materials.


    In particular, the local food is not produced very much, mainly relying on imports from Austria. Because of the war, the grain trade has been interrupted for almost a month.


    Local food prices have skyrocketed, and social order has deteriorated sharply. At this time, we will go to collect food again, I am afraid..."


    Seeing that Patrice McMahon''s face was getting ugly, Lieutenant General Albert decided to shut up.


    Everyone knows the problem, but the French army is about to run out of grain. Even if the consequences are serious, now Patrice McMahon has no choice.


    After glancing at each other, Admiral Udino, who had done a good job, knew that it was time to bear the blame.


    The debt is too much, and the previous defeat has already made him lose his name, and he doesn''t care about one more infamy.


    Be more secretive, and sell more human feelings. Someone will speak during the liquidation after the war to avoid going to the military court.


    "Lieutenant General, the problem cannot be seen this way. After the war broke out, the local residents were not completely unprepared.


    As far as I know, when the enemy retreated, they did not burn all the supplies, and a large part of the food was distributed to the local people. It is not a problem for us to borrow some food for emergency.


    In addition to food, many of the materials we need can be raised locally, such as coal.


    As long as everyone is willing to work hard, I believe it is not difficult to restore the coal mine. We can still use prisoners of war if there is not enough labor.


    Set a task for them and never achieve hunger. I believe they will compromise.


    It is enough to raise other materials as much as possible, and how much can be raised, and if it is not enough, find a way to ship from domestic.


    If you are worried about the situation getting out of control, then expel the locals to the opposite side, which just consumes the enemy''s supplies. "


    Udino just said what everyone wanted to do but didn''t dare to do. The expulsion of locals from the country is purely military, but the political consequences are very serious.


    This is the European continent, but it is not a colony in a backcountry. Once the French army expels millions of locals, it must cause anger.


    Especially for many small European countries, the French can do so in Belgium and the Rhineland today, and similar things may happen to them tomorrow.


    Whether it is because of the death of the rabbit and the sorrow of the fox, or for the sake of their own safety, these small countries want to stand on the opposite side of France.


    Patrice McMahon was silent. Since the implementation of the Enemy Enemy Program, the end result is the same whether or not the locals are expelled.


    People are iron rice and steel, so they are hungry without eating. Without food in hand, even if these locals want to stay, it is impossible.


    Fleeing the famine is a matter of time, but it is only a matter of direction. France must not be able to go. The refugees either fled to Switzerland, the Netherlands, or went to the German Confederation.


    The French army''s expulsion was nothing more than allowing refugees who might have swarmed into Switzerland and the Netherlands to enter the German Confederation, increasing the pressure of the anti-French alliance.


    They are all their own people, the French army can not help the refugees, but the coalition forces can not sit idly by.


    Adding millions of mouths to eat all at once, no matter how great the anti-French alliance is, it will be enough for them.


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 Chapter 925： Refugee wave

    At the beginning of a new day, heavy snow is still flying in the sky. Generally speaking, in such weather, neither the coalition forces nor the French army will attack.


    Captain Hoeg, who was patrolling, did not dare to take it lightly. There was no large-scale offensive, and it did not mean that small-scale attacks would not happen.


    The twenty-fifth division of Captain Khohoeg was attacked by the French seven times in just half a month, causing hundreds of casualties.


    Of course, the coalition forces also organized multiple retaliatory counterattacks. In general, it was a win-win situation for each other. The Austrian army also took a little advantage.


    Against the biting cold wind, Captain Hoeg sneezes, and an unknown hunch emerges.


    "All cheer me up and be careful of being shot by the French."


    The battlefield is the best teacher, and experience is slowly explored. I don¡¯t know when the warring parties fell in love with sniper games.


    Four or five hundred meters away, three or five soldiers with good marksmanship ambushed the enemy''s patrol, and did not counsel the previous platoon.


    Subject to the accuracy of the firearms, it can hit more than 30% at a distance of two hundred meters, and they are elite soldiers.


    At a distance of four to five hundred meters, apart from the sharpshooter, ordinary soldiers rely entirely on luck, and they cannot be effectively killed.


    The soldiers in ambush will fight if they win completely, and run if they don''t win. Most of the casualties on both sides of the war have come this way recently.


    "Relax, Captain. The terrain here is flat, and you can''t hide people at all.


    You see, the front is all white, not like someone passing by, unless the French ambush into the snow in the middle of the night. "


    It was a middle-aged veteran who returned to the army after the war broke out. As can be seen from the eyes of everyone, his status in the patrol is not low.


    The army worships the strong, and it is naturally because of its ability to be respected. There is no exception here. The middle-aged veteran is respected. Naturally, he has rich combat experience and has won military awards.


    Almost all Austrian army companies have such veterans, and the value of their existence is to impart battlefield experience.


    Captain Hoeg took out the telescope and glanced in front of him. After making sure that there were no signs of pedestrians, he was relieved.


    There is no ambush overnight. The temperature in the middle of the night is minus ten degrees Celsius. In the ice and snow, there is no heating facility, it will be dead.


    As for digging holes and setting up bunkers, that only exists in divine plays. It is simply impossible in reality. Frozen soil is not so easy to dig. How can it be dug silently overnight?


    As soon as he was about to put down the telescope, a looming figure suddenly appeared in the distance, and Captain Hoeg suddenly looked dignified.


    "Signal, the enemy appears."


    The distance is too far, and you can only see through the telescope. Although in such weather, it is not reasonable for the French to attack, but the battlefield is not a reasonable place.


    Captain Hoeg had been to the military academy, and countless classic examples told him that classic battles were won by breaking the rules.


    Not feasible in theory, does not mean that it will not happen in reality. For the French army, launching an offensive in icy and snowy weather is certainly unfavorable, but it is not entirely unprofitable.


    In such ghost weather, the Austrian planes and airships can only rest at home without worrying about threats from the sky.


    The task of the patrol is to find the enemy and report it in time. Sensing the change, Captain Hoeg will naturally report it.


    "Captain, are you sure you are the French army? It is not good for the French to launch an offensive now. It is important to know that in such a ghostly weather, the casualties of soldiers will be very large!


    Soldiers are usually injured, and when the corpses are collected in the evening, they can also take the injured back to the hospital for treatment.


    This kind of icy and snowy weather is different. The wounded have been lying in the snow for several hours. The wound has been frozen for a long time, and the possibility of recovery is greatly reduced.


    People with a little military knowledge know that the wounded on the battlefield are usually several times the number of killed soldiers, and may even be a dozen times.


    If the wounded cannot be rescued, the war damage will go up at once. France is not a populous country, and they can''t bear such losses.


    Hoeg shook his head: "Lieutenant Hans, do you think this kind of ghost weather, in addition to the French, will there be groups of people running towards us?


    Don¡¯t forget, it¡¯s a war now. Here is the battlefield where we are fighting against the French army. I don''t think any normal person would think of running away to die! "


    The guns on the battlefield were blind, and there was no innocence before the two militaries. They ran over to join in the excitement, and they died in vain.


    The residents nearby ran away long ago, and no one left to be bombed. Captain Hoeg directly ruled out the possibility of being a public.


    The middle-aged man of Hans shook his head: "No, Captain. Don''t forget that the mines and factories in the Rhineland region are closed. After losing their livelihood, ordinary people can''t hold on for long.


    In this snowy and ghostly weather, it is difficult for the French to protect their logistics, and it is impossible to provide relief.


    Based on past experience, each war produces a large number of refugees. For example, in the last Near East War, we created a large number of refugees for the Ottoman Empire. "


    It can be seen that Lieutenant Hans is not strong in analysis, but mainly participated in personally. The impression in his mind is too deep.


    There are ready-made success stories, the French have no reason not to follow suit. As for the sequelae, this is what Lieutenant Hans can take into account.


    After listening to this explanation, Captain Hoeg gave up the plan to withdraw immediately. Anyway, the distance between the two parties was still far away, and it didn''t matter if they stayed for a while.


    "Postpone the signal, the scouts made observations over a kilometer, first determine whether the team in front is the French army."


    Oolong on the battlefield, the consequences are very serious. If the refugees were mistakenly regarded as enemies, and the artillery greeted the past, it would be another tragedy.


    Captain Hoeg has a conscience and does not want to personally direct a tragedy.


    ...


    At the moment, the high-level coalition forces of the Bideau three-nation coalition gathered at the coalition headquarters.


    Grand Duke Albrecht said cautiously, "You guys, just received news from the front that a wave of refugees is coming to us.


    Unlike the scattered refugees before, the number of refugees this time may be as high as nearly 10 million, and our pressure is very great.


    There are various indications that this time the French were artificially creating famine, forcing the people to leave.


    The French are now poor in skills. There is no way to defeat us on the battlefield, so we try to use this mean method to bring us down. "


    Fortunately, the Austrian officers, the officers of the two countries directly fry the pan, especially Leopold II, who participated in the meeting, was even more panicked.


    On the surface, a large number of refugees will consume coalition supplies and increase the logistical pressure of the anti-French alliance.


    If a deeper analysis is taken, this is the prelude to France''s complete annexation of Belgium and the Rhineland region. The locals are gone, and naturally there is no way to stop the French from occupying these areas.


    As long as the French government places a group of immigrants on it, it will complete the substantial annexation. Even after the war, European countries intervened to intervene, and there was no way to restore Belgium. After all, the above were French.


    Similar routines were used during the annexation of the Ottoman Empire in Austria. When European governments responded and wanted to intervene, the Ottomans were almost gone.


    As a result of the established facts, there is no way for European countries to send the Ottomans back from Russia. In the end, they can only watch Austria annexing Ottomans.


    After the reaction, Leopold II took the opportunity to make a decisive statement: "Marshal, we must rescue the refugees no matter what."


    No way, Leopold II''s basic rule of Belgium has now become refugees.


    The country exists because of people, and there are talents and countries. Leopold II wanted to restore his country, he had to keep these refugees.


    Otherwise, after a famine, Belgium, which has a small population, would be completely cool.


    To relieve refugees, it is better to count on Austria than on anti-French alliances.


    There are many members of the Anti-French League, but those who are truly capable of relief for refugees are still only Austria, and only the world¡¯s first agricultural product exporter, can produce so much food.


    Grand Duke Albrecht nodded: "Of course, the relief of refugees is what the coalition should do. But how to relief is a problem.


    Belgium and the Rhineland region have a total population of more than 11 million. Even if it is due to war, the local population will decline, and it will not be less than 10 million.


    Now that the French have shot, they will certainly not make trouble. If there is no accident, the refugees we want to receive are probably between 9 million and 10 million.


    It is not so easy for so many people to eat, drink and sleep. It must be properly resettled, otherwise there will be a mess.


    Fortunately, the refugees did not come on the same day, we can also evacuate the refugees. "


    "Evacuation" is obviously not that simple. It is easy to evacuate and difficult to gather. Once these refugees are dispersed and resettled, it is not so easy to gather them back.


    Regardless of whether an ally is an ally or not, and can become a member of the powers, Austria will naturally not be a vegetarian.


    With so many high-quality labors, once Austria has eaten it, it is difficult to let them spit it out.


    A sentence "Go to stay free" can block everyone''s mouth and make everyone have to eat this dumb loss.


    Not to mention leaving everyone, it is still possible to leave half of them. Only those who have experienced war know the value of peace.


    It''s too dangerous to be a neighbor with France. A small country like Belgium is too insecure. If you can have a better life in Austria, why do you want to leave?


    This is still based on the fact that Austria has to face, in case the Vienna government is kind-hearted and intentionally sets up obstacles to prevent refugees from leaving.


    Leopold II hurriedly opposed: "Marshal, this is not good! As long as we win this war, the refugees still have to return home.


    Taking into account everyone''s local circumstances and the convenience of returning home in the future, I propose to establish a refugee camp nearby to resettle the refugees. "


    It is impossible to jump out. The German Confederation is a piece of sand, and the Rhineland region does not belong to any state, and the representatives of the states present cannot possibly come forward.


    It does not involve its own interests. For the representatives of various states, as long as Austria is sure to pay for and settle the refugees, other issues are easy to discuss.


    Grand Duke Albrecht shook his head: "Your Majesty. In principle, I support your proposal, but the problem is that we can''t do it at all.


    The logistical pressure is already very great just to maintain the operational needs of the coalition forces. Now it is impossible to achieve another ten million refugees.


    After all, refugees need to dress and eat, and so many people consume tens of thousands of tons of supplies every day, and we can¡¯t be satisfied.


    If you don¡¯t want to see a large number of refugees freeze to death, starve to death, the only way is to send them to the rear for decentralized resettlement.


    In fact, to disperse so many people in a short time, the pressure is also very great for us. "


    I don¡¯t know, I was shocked. Hearing that tens of thousands of tons of materials are consumed every day, everyone present was not calm.


    Although not everyone''s math is very good and can be calculated immediately, but everyone can be sure that Grand Duke Albrecht cannot lie on this issue.


    Leopold II''s face sank, and deep down he wanted to oppose it, but the cruel reality really made him desperate.


    There are no more reasons than a set of cold figures. If the material problem cannot be solved, Austria¡¯s proposal can only be accepted.


    As for the future, you can only look forward to eating at the Vienna Palace. Now Belgium has lost its bargaining power.


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 Chapter 926： A jaw-dropping strategy

    At the Vienna Palace, after receiving the news of the outbreak of refugees, Franz was all overwhelmed.


    There is no way, this news is really amazing. It is important to know that Belgium and the Rhineland are both European hearts, but they are not insignificant backcountry.


    It is conceivable that once this news spreads, all diplomatic efforts previously made by the French government will go to great lengths. The British, including their allies, will also look first at the Paris government.


    After playing with politics for many years, Franz''s heart has been very strong, and soon recovered.


    "Are you sure? The refugee wave is really because the French are expelling local residents, not because of the war."


    The creation of refugees by war and the expulsion of local people are two very different concepts. The latter is inevitable, while the former shows France''s ambition.


    Don¡¯t look at this war because the French wanted to seize territory west of the Rhine. In fact, the French government never admitted to annexing these areas.


    Expansion on the European continent this year will not only provoke public opinion, diplomatic hostility, but also a taboo in politics.


    The foundation of jurisprudence is Kaner, which cannot be avoided. Destruction of this thing is equivalent to shaking the European political system. Breaking the rules will inevitably be backlashed by the rules.


    The reason for the French to start this war is the disappearance of soldiers. Similar war excuses, it is really not too much on the European continent. A war can break out for a jar of honey, not to mention the missing soldiers?


    Without publicly revealing ambition, it is a quiet job. Everyone can be confused and understand, and all countries are happy to see the two countries fighting.


    Many politicians are operating in secret, and after the French and Austrian sides lose both sides, they jump out to pick peaches and restore the European balance system.


    The situation is different for the French. Especially for small countries, the lid is opened. If you don¡¯t do anything, the big countries will follow the example, how can they still live?


    Of course, these are all theoretical. In a sense, politics is a bitch. In this era of weak meat and strong food, all problems as long as they are strong are not problems.


    Prime Minister Carl replied in a somber face: "The news has been verified. The French have carried out devastating plunders against the people in the occupied area, robbed the locals of food, burned their houses and forced the locals to leave.


    In addition, the French army also blocked the ports in Belgium and the roads to Switzerland and the Netherlands. It seems to be preparing to expel all the refugees.


    According to intelligence from the inside, there was a problem with the logistics of the French army, and it was unable to supply the frontline troops for consumption. The cause was that the coalition forces destroyed local roads and bridges before evacuating, and also burned the granaries and supplies.


    If the war continues, the French government must not only support the frontline troops, but also solve the problem of eating for tens of millions of people on the ground, which is far beyond the capabilities of the French.


    Then someone proposed a plan to expel the locals. With the exception of a few surrendered French traitors, almost all the people are within the scope of expulsion.


    If there is no accident, then we may receive nearly ten million refugees, far exceeding the government''s previous plan. "


    After listening to this explanation, Franz had to believe it. This is no longer a question that the French want to do, but it must be done.


    How to solve the problem of eating without expelling locals?


    There are tens of millions of people in the local area. Once the private grain storage is exhausted, the French government will find a way to feed it. Otherwise, these people would rebel.


    Food is only a short-term problem, and the troubles are even greater. Looking at the Italian region, we know that after so many years, the local area has not completely settled down.


    It is so difficult for Italians to assimilate, and it is even more difficult for Germans who want to assimilate the sturdy people.


    The former has no country now, and all the problems are internal; the latter is different. Even if France won the war, it is impossible to kill Austria.


    Since it is impossible to digest, leaving these people is no longer a wealth, but a heavy burden.


    In terms of short-term demand and long-term strategy, these locals are a potential threat to France.


    Rather than leaving these hidden dangers, it is better to expel them and add trouble to the enemy.


    Facts have proved that the French have succeeded in this operation. A lot of preparations were made, and Austria was not prepared to meet so many refugees.


    Making trouble is easier than solving trouble. The French army does not need to pay attention to civilian losses. It is simple and rough to expel locals. One month is enough.


    In contrast, the situation for Austria to resettle these people is quite different.


    Mo said one month, even within a year, it is not an easy task to place so many people.


    The Vienna government has rich experience in immigration and resettlement, but it does not have the capacity to resettle nearly 10 million people in a short period of time.


    In particular, the current sea route is blocked, and Austrian ships can only operate in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, which increases the difficulty of placement.


    To be sure, under the influence of refugees, the anti-French alliance lost its initiative on the battlefield of China and Europe for a long time to come.


    "This is the end of the matter, let''s do refugee resettlement work first! Now that the French have moved, we have to continue.


    Refugees are not all old and weak women and children, and arrange a part of the young and strong to maintain roads and reduce the number of domestic labor recruited.


    From Central Europe to Africa, tens of thousands of kilometers of railways and highways should be able to accommodate many people. In any case, give the refugees a job, and they cannot be left idle.


    These refugees are similar to our cultural traditions. It should not be difficult to integrate. How much these people can stay after the war depends on everyone''s ability.


    As long as we can leave one-fifth, our current investment will not lose.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must also act to expose the atrocities of the French to the world and call on European countries to boycott them. "


    The resettlement strategy is very simple, it is a bit of money. However, compared with the accompanying benefits, Franz is still willing to act as the head of this injustice.


    Of course, this is based on the premise that Austria does not lack food. No more refugees have to worry about eating, otherwise the meat will be poisoned.


    Foreign Minister Weisenberg: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already taken action, but the results may not be too optimistic.


    Although the French''s approach will cause hostility in various European countries, it has also affected us. Judging from the current situation, it is possible to annex Germany and Belgium, not just France, but us.


    The French have created opportunities. After the war, there were few people in Rhineland and Belgium, and they could even be said to be landless.


    As long as we have won this war, there are enough reasons to annex the above regions. Because of history, we are much more difficult to merge these regions than the French.


    It is estimated that this time, the vigilance of European countries against us has also risen to a new height.


    Against this background, the sanctions adopted by European countries against the French were mostly thunderstorms. The French should take this into account before taking action. "


    Interpretation is impossible. In a sense, interpretation is disguise. No matter what the Vienna government interprets, no one will believe it.


    Moreover, the annexation of the German region was already within the scope of the plan. In order to complete this plan, the Vienna government has made decades of efforts.


    If anyone dares to give up, folk spit stars can bury people.


    As for Belgium, it is indeed not within the scope of the Vienna government''s plan, and Franz has no interest in Belgium.


    However, a separate commitment not to annex Belgium will probably not only fail, but it will expose the plan to annex Germany.


    Although this plan is almost universally known, speaking out and doing it quietly are two concepts. Many things in politics can only be done, not to be said.


    In this context, all the Austrian government can do is pretend not to know. Neither can admit nor deny, and let the outside world make up its own brains.


    If his own international image is not good, he will bring his competitors to the same level as himself. Faced with such helpless tricks, Franz can only sigh.


    "Try your best, anyway, the key to determining the outcome of this war is still on the battlefield.


    As long as Britain and Russia do not participate in the war, even if other countries want to intervene in this war, they are still overwhelmed.


    Now that the wave of refugees has delayed our decisive battle, the European battlefield will be the first to delay the next stage of the battle plan and focus the counterattack on the African continent.


    The era of horse racing in the African continent is long over, and now there is an opportunity to redistribute benefits. This opportunity cannot be missed. "


    I don''t know when the world began to popularize the reasoning of established facts. For the powers, as long as the established facts are created, they can basically eat the meat.


    Having captured French Africa, the decline of France has become a foregone conclusion. Even Napoleon regenerates, unable to return to heaven.


    Prime Minister Carl reminded: "Your Majesty, suddenly the strategic focus, I''m afraid it''s not good!"


    The national strategy is triggered by the whole body. Once it is formulated, it is almost impossible to make strategic adjustments with great force.


    In particular, such a non-conventional strategy of non-European-European is simply to refresh the three views of the European world.


    ...


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 Chapter 927： A dead friend is not dead

    Due to the shift of Austria''s strategic focus, the confusing situation on the battlefield in China and Europe suddenly became clear.


    The coalition forces that were eager to try to counterattack are now completely defensive. As if being dragged by the refugees, no matter how provoked by the French army, they could not stand firm.


    There are planes + airships in the sky, and trenches and steel barbed wire + machine guns on the ground. Facing such an enemy, the French army is also very helpless.


    Attack, the price to be paid is too great, and it is difficult to achieve satisfactory results.


    After all, there is no technical content in the trenches, one breakthrough and the next, simply filling the upper with infantry, that is irresponsible for the safety of the soldiers.


    Although it is worth the heavy casualties as long as the war can be won; the problem is that the Battle of the Rhine is only a microcosm of the European War.


    If you lose this battle, France is dead; if you win this battle, there will be another battle. When you open the map, you know that France wants to win the war, without fighting three or five battles, don''t expect to be able to bring the anti-French alliance to submission.


    If you run out of money here, how can you fight the war? Any commander knows that winning first is not winning, only the final winner is the real winner.


    On one side is the battle line that has been unable to break through, on the other side is the number of casualties that are accumulating every day, Marshal Patrice McMahon in the command only feels pressured.


    "Has the anti-aircraft weapons been delivered?"


    The coalition forces are only the army, and the air force with absolute superiority still comes out to check in from time to time every day. Whether it is a bomb falling from the sky or a bullet flying out, it is a big trouble for the French army.


    Simply calculating the results of an airship or an airplane is inconspicuous, but once the unit is enlarged a hundred times, the situation is different.


    Even if the record of a single flight is only one, for the French army, that is hundreds of casualties every day, and it is not a small number under the accumulation of time.


    Especially the blow to the morale of the army is hard to make up. In order to get rid of this predicament as soon as possible, Marshal Patrice McMahon immediately requested air defense weapons from the country.


    Regardless of the advancement of the time when the airship is put into military use, countries have developed anti-aircraft weapons ahead of schedule. In fact, the power of anti-aircraft weapons these years is still very limited.


    In addition to the role of anti-aircraft artillery, other anti-aircraft weapons have been born to increase the comic color.


    For example: the legendary anti-aircraft rifle.


    In theory, this specially developed anti-aircraft rifle has a limit range of up to thousands of meters, which can pose a threat to the enemy in the sky.


    As for the actual combat effect, it is a pity that the French army did not shoot down an airplane or airship by this thing for so long after the European War broke out.


    Maybe it hit the target, but it''s a pity that they don''t fall. No way, the power of bullets these years is too small, and being able to fly more than a kilometer does not mean that it has a lethality of more than a kilometer, unless the enemy is flying at a low altitude, otherwise it is useless.


    The air defense machine guns that were widely circulated in later generations are like myths in this era. Maxim machine guns are all new equipment. Soldiers can''t be allowed to shoot into the sky with Gatling?


    Compared with the black technology that is responsible for the funny, the artillery is still powerful. Although the hit rate is pitiful, as long as it is hit, it can basically get the result.


    "The anti-aircraft weapons have been shipped here, but, Marshal, just these hundreds of anti-aircraft artillery I''m afraid..."


    There is no way. The two million French army counts on hundreds of anti-aircraft artillery to ensure the safety of their heads. No matter how they are distributed, it is impossible to do so.


    In order to compete for the ownership of these anti-aircraft artillery, the French army was about to fight internally, which caused a headache for Lieutenant General Amed¨¦ who was in charge of logistics.


    Patrice McMahon nodded thoughtfully: "The number of anti-aircraft artillery is insufficient, so there is no need to allocate it to the troops for the time being. First gather together and act with the artillery.


    The enemy is in the sky, and it is impossible to distinguish so clearly. When the time comes, let other artillery be clamped together and fired, just to scare them.


    As long as the enemy does not bomb at low altitudes, the losses caused to us will be within the tolerable range.


    We must know that the cost of air force deployment is not low, and the results achieved by high-altitude harassment may not be enough for their gas.


    Didn¡¯t China say that fighter jets have already begun production, and the problem will be resolved in a while.


    At the moment, we should speed up the progress and try our best to create more refugees and increase the logistics pressure on the enemy before the international community interferes. "


    This is a fact. From a purely economic calculation, the cost of high-altitude bombing is indeed low.


    Hundreds of tons of ammunition every day, plus one hundred tons of fuel, and a large amount of maintenance costs, just the result of annihilating a hundred and eighty enemies is definitely a blood loss.


    The war is fighting money. If you can''t get the results, no one can withstand it after a long time, and the frequency of bombing will naturally drop.


    No, to be precise, the frequency of the Austrian bombing has dropped. Aircraft harassment most of the time.


    The reason is naturally logistics. The emergence of refugees has forced the Austrian army to save ammunition and reduce logistics consumption as much as possible.


    The airship unit that was originally used to bomb the French army now takes on more logistics and transportation tasks. Hundreds of airships go back and forth between the two places every day to ensure sufficient front-line supplies.


    The cost of the horse has long been beyond the consideration of the Vienna government. At present, Austria is moving on three lines, waterways and airways, making every effort to transport supplies to the front lines.


    As for the international interference that Patrice McMahon worries about, it is actually a fan of the authorities. The French government is scaring itself.


    Countries that are capable of interfering in the European War do not want to intervene, and besides, they are still engaged in a "friendship" and cannot stop at all for a while.


    The rest of the countries that want to interfere in the European War do not have enough strength, and apart from shouting, they have no actual interference ability at all.


    ...


    The battlefield between China and Europe is stabilized, and the African continent is lively. Austria, which is doing its best, has an extraordinary effect.


    In just half a month, the Vienna government dropped reinforcements from 17 divisions on the Egyptian battlefield, which made the French army at a disadvantage completely passive.


    Looking at the mountain of telegrams for help, Governor Jacob had no time to reply, and a new piece of sad news came.


    With the Austrian army launching a full-scale offensive on the African continent, the Algeria area at the rear has now become the front line. The Algerian colonial government detained the reinforcements originally planned to strengthen the Egyptian area.


    "Damn Anatole idiot, can''t you think more? Once Egypt falls, we will be completely passive in this war..."


    Not only were they cursing Governor Jacob, but everyone present, no matter which faction, showed the same hatred at this moment.


    According to the plan, after the French army completes its strategic contraction on the African continent, there will be 300,000 reinforcements to reinforce the Egyptian theater.


    Although these troops are not the main force, and their combat effectiveness is not much stronger than that of the indigenous troops, it is better to have reinforcements than no reinforcements.


    Even if the current battlefield situation cannot be reversed, at least it can make the Egyptian theater last longer. For everyone, as long as they can persist until the end of the European War, it is a great victory.


    It''s a pity that all of this has become a dream now. Without reinforcements, just relying on the defeated soldiers in the Egyptian area, it will not last long.


    Lieutenant General Altiel, who was in charge of the Suez line of defense, filled with indignation: "Your Excellency, complain to the country! If everyone learns from the Algerian colonial government so recklessly and regardless of the overall situation, who can defend France?"


    No hurry, the enemy has already crossed the Suez Canal. If it weren''t for the fortress, the canal line would have collapsed.


    Anyone with a little bit of military knowledge knows that once the Suez Canal defensive line collapses, the Ma Pingchuan delta behind it cannot be defended at all.


    Forget the fall of Egypt, the key is that the Suez Canal has completely fallen into the hands of the enemy. Even if the canal is damaged and repaired, it takes time, but the overall strategic passivity is still caused.


    The Austrian Empire spanning Europe, Asia and Africa is absolutely terrifying. Even if France won the European War, it can''t help this monster.


    ...


    In the Palace of Versailles, before the Egyptian governor''s protest telegram came, Napoleon IV was irritated by the harassment of the Algerian colonial government.


    If it is not possible to provide reinforcements to the Egyptian region, then say earlier, what is this move at a critical moment?


    If it was not certain that Algeria was still under the French flag, Napoleon IV would suspect that they had surrendered.


    Thinking with my knees, the reinforcements that should have set off suddenly disappeared, which is definitely a fatal blow to the stormy Egyptian war zone.


    Europe is not going to end up fighting to the end. If there is no domestic reinforcements and no hope of victory can be seen, the interest groups in Egypt may surrender to Austria.


    Loyalty can''t stand the test. No matter how strict France controls the colony, the people''s sense of belonging is not as good as that of the homeland.


    "What did that stupid Anatole say?"


    It can be seen that Napoleon IV is really angry. To describe the governor appointed by himself in this tone is definitely the limit of patience.


    The flushed Prime Minister Terrence Burkin replied: "Anatole explained that the battle on the front line was urgent. The troops who had withdrawn from the front line were overtaken by the enemy halfway, and suffered heavy losses after the battle.


    The reinforcements originally promised to the Egyptian region have now lost more than half. In addition, the enemy¡¯s front has been directed at Algeria, and they are unable to reinforce the Egyptian area.


    In order to ensure the safety of Algeria, Anatole has issued an emergency mobilization order to enlist all French youths in the colony.


    At the same time, a telegram for help was sent to the country, seeking military and material support. If nothing happens, we will soon lose the raw material origin of Africa. "


    Regardless of whether you want to believe it or not, things have already happened. There were heavy losses during the retreat, and the strategic contraction plan was not fully accomplished, and Algeria was about to become a battlefield.


    In this context, even if the Paris government forces the colonial government to send reinforcements, it will not have any effect.


    Unlike other colonies, Algeria has always been a key area operated by France, and local interest groups have become a major trend.


    At a time of crisis, everyone must first protect their own interests. In the face of interests, the overall situation must also lean back.


    Enduring the dissatisfaction in his heart, Napoleon IV asked: "Without these reinforcements, how long can the Egyptian region be able to sustain it?"


    Confidence cannot withstand the consumption. If everyone expected 100 points for the French before the war broke out, now there will be only 80 points left at most.


    A quick fight and a quick decision, defeating Austria in a short period of time to win the war, were just a good idea at the beginning of the war.


    Now Napoleon IV has increased the time to win the war from the first two months to one year. The French government cannot tolerate the fall of the Egyptian region until the French army has fully achieved its strategic advantage.


    After hesitating again and again, the Secretary of the Army Luskinia replied uncertainly: "It is estimated that it can last three to six months. However, the Austrians have recently increased their troops to Egypt. How long the Egyptian theater can support depends on Enemy¡¯s input."


    This answer is equivalent to no answer. Austria¡¯s investment in Egypt is uncontrollable, which means that how long the French army in Egypt can persist is also uncontrollable.


    "Your Majesty, send more troops to the Egyptian region! We must let the frontline troops see hope, or else..."


    The words were only halfway, and Prime Minister Terence Burkin could not continue. No way, the latter content is too bad for morale.


    As a politician, you can think secretly, but there are some things you really can''t say.


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 Chapter 928： Tangled Japanese government

    There is no way, the strategic position of Egypt is too important. As long as France still wants to win the war, it must prevent the emergence of the giants across Asia, Africa and Europe.


    After contemplating for a while, Napoleon IV sighed: "The Ministry of War has come up with a plan to send troops to the Egyptian theater as soon as possible. Do not seek to defeat the enemy, as long as the front is stabilized."


    Reinforcing Egypt is easier said than done, but not so simple. Not only does it need to squeeze out troops, it is more important that the scale of the Egyptian battlefield expands, and the strategic materials that need to be consumed will also increase.


    There is no doubt that it is impossible for French Egypt alone to bear such a large consumption.


    Originally, the Paris government planned to share part of it by the Algerian colonial government, which is no longer possible.


    While the reinforcements were being seized, the demand for strategic materials in Algeria also increased. Mo said to support the Egyptian region, it is estimated that they will have to reach out to the country.


    Today is different from the past, and France is no longer so rich in the war. Suddenly, a large amount of material consumption came out, which was also a test for the French government.


    After a little calculation, Prime Minister Terence Burkin''s forehead began to sweat.


    "Your Majesty, it''s easy to send reinforcements. The newly mobilized troops in the country are about to complete their preliminary training. It is not a big problem to remove the 20th and 30th divisions. The trouble is the logistics supply.


    Up to now, we have not only undertaken the logistics of nearly five million troops in Europe, but also supported a large amount of supplies on the colonial battlefield. Domestic industrial production has long been unable to keep up.


    Reinforcing the Egyptian battlefield now consumes a lot of strategic materials. In a short time, it is difficult for us to raise so many materials.


    Unless we can fully support the British, otherwise we will not be able to complete the support to the Egyptian battlefield within six months. "


    The war is about the speed of soldiers. If you wait for half a year, you won''t be able to keep up with the collection of corpses in the past. But the problem is that hundreds of thousands of army labor force expeditions involve tens of thousands of tons of logistical materials, which cannot be prepared in a day or two.


    Don''t think of Lanxi''s strategic materials piled up like a mountain, but they are all going out. Both the Central European battlefield and the Southern European battlefield are very important, and there is no possibility of misappropriation.


    Of course, if you don¡¯t have enough production, you can still buy it, but it takes time to buy strategic materials.


    The production time is no more. France has already placed a lot of orders. The companies in most European countries are French arsenals.


    The real trouble stems from politics. While making money, countries still do not forget to hold back their legs.


    Most of the time, the import of strategic materials from France will be delayed. The endless level of checkpoints and messy procedures are all means to restrict France.


    In order to break these restrictions, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made no little effort. But no matter how hard the Ministry of Foreign Affairs works, it can''t keep up with the speed of French hatred.


    "It is not difficult to persuade the British to support it. No one wants to see the emergence of a giant across Asia, Africa and Europe. If Austria is to connect the mainland and Africa, the blow to Britain will also be fatal.


    It''s just that when we ask the British for help at this time, they will definitely speak up, and we are bound to pay a heavy price. "


    Foreign Secretary Karel Kadletz said embarrassingly.


    As a century-old enemy, the British style and the French are naturally clear. If this kind of door-to-door opportunity is not taken advantage of, it would not be John Bull.


    France initiated the European War, essentially for profit. If the British were robbed by a wave, the final profit would be unknown.


    When you open the history book, you will know how many teammates have been pitted to lose money when cooperating with the British, including France.


    If you ask the British for help now, you can do it well; if you make a mistake, it might be a waste of work for France during the European War.


    At the critical moment, the young Napoleon IV still came up with a decisive decision that the monarch should have: "Talk to the British immediately, no matter how much you pay, we must win this war."


    I have to admit that Napoleon IV was very sensible at this time. The interests of the gods are all based on winning this war. If you lose the war, then there is nothing.


    The essence of international politics lies in strength. As long as France''s strength is strong enough, and now promises to go out to benefit, all can be counted, anyway, they have not breached the agreement.


    ...


    While Britain and France are intensively negotiating, the Far East is not calm anymore. Seeing that the four major powers in Europe were all caught in the flames of war, the Japanese government, which had just completed the Meiji Restoration, gradually became unable to bear its ambitions.


    After more than two decades of reform and development, Japan has become a regional power in the Far East, and its overall national strength is second in East Asia.


    Of course, this ranking has no meaning. Asia is almost divided up, and there are only a few independent countries in East Asia.


    The olive branch handed out by the French still affects this new country. Whether it is going south to capture the Southeast Asia or going north to attack North Korea has become a hot topic in Japan.


    As the leader of this militant country, Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito has had a hard time recently. The voice of the people clamoring for war is getting louder and louder, and the situation is about to get out of control.


    At this time, the opinions of the top Japanese government were also divided. Some people advocate going north to capture North Korea, while others advocate taking the opportunity to go south to attack Southeast Asia.


    Even those who advocate the invasion of Southeast Asia have put forward three plans. The combat targets are: French Indochina Peninsula, Western Philippines, Austrian Southeast Asia and German Malay Peninsula.


    It is not surprising. Although it was only the French who invited Japan to attack the Austrian South Seas, there was also a big wave of Austrian buzz in the Japanese government, not optimistic that France could win the war.


    Regardless of how the civil belligerence is soaring, the Japanese high-level officials have not yet floated, and they are very clear that their own assets can only follow the trend and have no ability to change the outcome of the European War.


    At this time, the team is very critical. In case you stand with the loser, there is no need to say that you will definitely be liquidated after the war, and the vast ocean will not be able to stop the forces of the great powers.


    Specific reference can be made to the naval power of countries in Asia. The British Far East Fleet is naturally the leader, and the French and Austrian fleets deployed in Asia are of equal strength. With the addition of several ships from the German Federation, the anti-French alliance still has a slight advantage.


    After the three major powers, the Far Eastern Empire and Japan, then Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal are in charge of the bottom.


    A squadron surpasses all the assets of the Japanese navy. Calculating the overall naval strength, the gap between everyone is tens of times.


    This is determined by overall national strength, and cannot be caught up by Japan in a short time. Only the few iron armored ships they bought can only give away heads in front of the former Dreadnoughts.


    In this context, it is normal for politicians who want to speculate to have differences of opinion. Even Ito Bowen himself wanted to take the opportunity to give it a go, but in the end reason prevailed.


    On the surface, at this time, whether the Japanese government is turning to the French or to the anti-French alliance, it can determine the strength of the two sides in the Asian region, and Fao should rush to win over Japan.


    In theory, as long as the Japanese government grasps the balance, it can profit from both sides of Faw and then bet on the winner at the last moment.


    Regrettably, the French extended an olive branch, but Austria ignored them. Even Japanese officials took the initiative to ask questions, but they did not receive the desired answer.


    This kind of ignorance certainly makes the Japanese government ugly, but also makes them aware of the strength of Austria.


    Human psychology is complicated, and sometimes the more you ignore it, the easier it is for people to think more.


    In the eyes of many people, although the conditions offered by the French are attractive, France is fighting alone in Europe, and Austria has a group of allies in Europe.


    Ants often killed elephants, and the Napoleonic era did not complete the great cause of sweeping Europe. Can the current French Empire complete it? Everyone has no bottom in their hearts.


    Unable to determine who will be the final winner of Fao, the Southward faction throws out a strategic plan to capture the Philippines.


    If you look at the map of Asia, you know that if Japan wants to go south, it can¡¯t leave the Philippines, or it may be cut off at any time. It can be said that as long as the southward strategy is activated, there will be a battle between Japan and the West.


    The most important thing is that compared with the two giants of Fao, the declining Spain is undoubtedly a soft persimmon.


    Of course, this soft persimmon is still too strong for the current Japanese Empire. If you want to take the Philippines from the Spanish, you also need to take great risks.


    However, compared with the risk of participating in the French-Austrian War, the safety factor of bullying the Spanish is still much higher. Even if the plan fails, Spain has not liquidated their strength.


    Before the outbreak of the European War, the contradictions between the great powers did not intensify, and the Japanese government never dared to think about it.


    After all, "white fear" is prevalent these years, and everyone has no confidence when it comes to European countries. Seeing that the ministers of various countries often act together, many people even think that European countries are a group.


    In the imperial palace, Emperor Meiji asked a little tiredly: "Ito-kun, these are all strategic plans reported below. What do you think?"


    It can be seen that Emperor Meiji was also influenced by the outside world and was lost in strategic choices. Taking this step out is the difference between heaven and hell, and Emperor Meiji cannot be careless.


    Emperor Meiji relied on the military to support his superiors. The military''s influence in the Meiji government was very large. In order to limit the strength of the military, the Emperor Meiji instinctively chose to rely on Ito Hirobumi as the head of the Fumiji faction.


    Especially when this kind of national fortune is involved, Emperor Meiji dared not let the military with a stubborn head decide.


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 Chapter 929： Difference of ideas

    Looking around, Ito Bowen bit his scalp and replied: "Your Majesty, this European War is extraordinary. On the surface, it is the French expansion in Europe, which caused dissatisfaction in Austria and the war broke out. In essence, it is still a struggle for European hegemony.


    Britain and Russia have been involved in energy due to the war in Afghanistan and are unable to intervene in Europe in the short term, allowing France and Austria to see an opportunity to defeat their rivals.


    Up to now, seven countries in Europe, France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Montenegro, and Asia have been involved in the war. Although the remaining European countries are still waiting and watching, the possibility of involvement is not ruled out.


    Although France is strong, they are fighting alone. If the war continues and more European countries are involved, I am afraid that they are also fierce tigers and wolves.


    According to information from Europe, the French have mobilized more than five million troops, and the Anti-French Alliance has mobilized more than seven million troops. If the confrontation between the French and Austrian colonies is added, this number will increase greatly.


    A battle of tens of millions of people is simply not something we have the strength to mix. In my opinion, any southward strategy is unwise before the outcome of the European War. "


    There is nothing wrong with it. From a political point of view, as long as a war is declared, even the country that makes up the number is counted. Greece, Montenegro, and Amelia are also members of the anti-French alliance.


    They also made important contributions to the cause of anti-law. Although they did nothing in the military, their political contributions were not small at all.


    Ordinary people cannot see it, but politicians understand it very well. To be able to define this European War as a war of aggression against the French, Austria relied on these little brothers to follow the flag and shout.


    It is well-known that France is not seen in Europe. After all, Napoleon the Great slammed everyone again, and the Bonaparte dynasty was not excluded.


    However, they were directly boycotted by half of the European countries, and the remaining neutral countries were also dragging them down. In the eyes of Ito Hirobumi, this was an absolute failure of French diplomacy.


    Based on past experience, the French are so powerful that they will definitely be beaten, and no one knows whether a new country will be involved in the war tomorrow. Judging from the political and diplomatic perspective, Ito Bowen is not optimistic that the French can win the war.


    Not being optimistic about the French does not mean that the Japanese government can bet. A melee of tens of millions of troops, not to mention Japan, is the first time in human history.


    Although the Meiji Restoration was initially completed, Japan is still only a weak agricultural country, and its increased military strength is still far from the top powers.


    With these hundreds of thousands of new troops in the country alone, the combat effectiveness is not even comparable to that of Belgium. The Continental Army that crossed East Asia in later generations is still an infant.


    There is a huge gap in the strength of the army, as is the navy. For a naval power such as Britain, France and Austria, two former dreadnoughts can hoist the Japanese navy once, and such battleships are in double digits.


    "The European War is very involved, and we really do not have the qualifications to participate. However, it is not difficult to attack the Philippines. Spain has long since fallen, and it is not qualified to continue to occupy fertile colonies.


    The four major powers of Britain, Russia, Austria and France are all at war, and there is no time to worry about the practice of the Far East. It is the best time for us to start.


    Don''t look at the Spaniards still holding the names of great powers. In fact, in the new round of military revolution, they have completely fallen behind.


    According to the intelligence gathered by the navy, most of the Spanish fleet deployed in the Philippines are sailing warships, and the only two ironclad warships were also products of more than ten years ago. The navy is confident that they can easily be resolved.


    The Suez Canal is now blocked. As long as the Spaniards¡¯ Philippine fleet is killed and they can send reinforcements after they receive the news, it will be half a year later.


    As long as the Army can occupy the Philippine Islands within half a year, Spaniards without a foothold are toothless tigers. "


    The Secretary of the Navy Xixiang Congdao said lightly, as if the inability to blend in with the European War was a matter of course, and he did not feel wronged at all.


    The grievances involved in the land-sea dispute in Japan can be traced back hundreds of years, and the historical contradiction between the "Changzhou Clan" and the "Satsuma Clan" has directly continued.


    Facing the navy¡¯s contempt, the Secretary of the Army in Shanxian County was unwilling to show his weakness: ¡°As long as your navy can solve the enemy¡¯s fleet, our army will be able to occupy the Philippine Islands within half a year.


    I''m afraid that you won''t be able to make a quick battle, and you''re wasting your precious time with the Spanish navy. "


    The navy and army have no bars. For Wen Shipai headed by Ito Hirobumi, this is absolutely bad news.


    Regardless of how fierce the battle between the next generation of the Japanese military is to go from the south to the north, the current strategic differences between the two sides are not substantial.


    Before getting the springboard of North Korea, whether the Japanese army is going south or north, the main force must be the navy. This is the consensus of everyone.


    From a purely superficial point of view, the current Japanese navy does not seem to be an opponent of the Beiyang Fleet, but from the tonnage of warships.


    The Japanese ruler, who has not been dazzled by the victory, is still forced to not only dare not participate in the European War, but he even has awe of the neighbors next door.


    In order to ensure the victory of the war, under the common interests of the navy and the army, it is also a matter of course for the two armies to conduct a brief union. After all, Japan¡¯s current wealth is weak, and it¡¯s all gone after a single loss.


    Seeing that the military''s opinions were about to be unified, the Minister of Finance Shigenobu Takakuma hurriedly objected: "No, Spain is a European country, and if it rashly attacks a white country, who knows whether it will cause a backlash from the European powers?


    In the unlikely event that other powers interfere, even if we occupy the Philippine Islands, we will eventually vomit, and we will even be retaliated by Spain.


    Despite the decline of the Spaniards, their overall strength is still above us. Our only advantage is that the Philippines is too far away from them.


    But if European powers support them, the situation is completely different. They can easily form a large fleet to find our bad luck. "


    This is a fact. Japanese navy ships are bought from Europe. Spaniards on the European continent want to buy warships only more easily.


    Moreover, Spain''s shipbuilding capabilities are not weak, second only to the three countries of Britain, France and Austria, and are in the second echelon in the world. It is not comparable to Japan, which is just starting out.


    In fact, Okuma Shigenobu still had nothing to say. The most popular naval theory these days is the "hundred-year navy" thrown by the British, and all countries are deeply influenced by it.


    No matter how the Spanish navy fell, the ancestors would have passed it. The tactics and experience passed down are not comparable to the new Japanese navy.


    On the face of it, the Japanese navy is far more powerful than the Spanish fleet in the Philippines, but if there is a fight, it is still unknown whether they can be won.


    If they can''t fight in a single battle, the Spaniards will go around in circles and delay time, and wait for the domestic reinforcements to arrive before a decisive battle. That will be a big trouble.


    The Minister of the Navy Nishigo analyzed: "Kun Okuma, the interference of the powers you are worried about is not a problem at all. Spain and the British have long-standing grievances. The British have been suppressing the development of Spain over the years and it is impossible to support them.


    Originally, the Spanish government was mixed with the French, and Alfonso XII was supported by the French, but recently, the power in Spain has changed, and the pro-Austrians have seized the power and parted ways with the French.


    If this is the case, it is not a big deal. It cannot be an ally. It is a pity that while the Spaniards were pro-Olympic, they didn''t really fall to Austria, instead they played the role of a wall.


    It stands to reason that the European War is the best opportunity for Spain. As long as they send troops from the rear to pierce the French, the anti-French alliance can immediately win the war.


    With Britain and Russia on the side, Austria needs a strong ally to successfully dominate the European hegemony. It is impossible to leave Spain behind. They can naturally share the fruits of victory with Austria.


    Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Spaniards have given up, and it is impossible for Austria to do its best to help them.


    Do it now, we may even get the support of the French, as an excuse to clear the stumbling blocks on the road to the south, and then join them in attacking the Australasia.


    The French government has no choice now. They are fighting alone on the European continent, and their only British ally is still fighting the Russians. If they were not forced to be helpless, they would not find us. "


    Finding allies is not messy. This year happens to be the era when the chain of contempt is strongest. Under normal circumstances, European countries will not unite with small Asian countries because it would be very shameful.


    From the time when the French government wooed the Japanese, it has been underestimated. Became one of the reasons why the Japanese government was not optimistic that the French could win the war.


    This is a cultural difference between the East and the West. For European countries, although face is important, it is not as important as the actual benefits; in the East, the situation has changed, and face often exceeds benefits.


    Judging from their own inherent ideas, the Japanese government seniors took it for granted that the French were about to be unable to hold it, and they were desperately ill to seek allies all over the world.


    If it were not for Austria to ignore them directly and not even give them a chance to negotiate terms, chances are that someone in the Japanese government would advocate joining the anti-French alliance and take the opportunity to seize the French Indochina Peninsula.


    Ito Hirofumi sternly reprimanded: "Kun Nishigo, this is definitely a bad idea. Once we show our intention to move closer to the French, we will definitely encounter Austrian hostility.


    Even if Austria is restrained by the French and cannot directly interfere with our actions, it does not mean that they will not be able to stumble us.


    Don''t forget that there are still Dutch people in the South Seas. If Austria takes the lead and encourages the Netherlands to intervene, we will not be able to deal with both West and Holland at the same time. "


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 Chapter 930： Britains choice

    When the Japanese government was hesitant, the negotiations between Britain and France also entered a critical moment. The French who fell into strategic passivity, without the confidence to negotiate terms, had to make substantial concessions to the British.


    Negotiations are developing in a direction that is beneficial to Britain, which should have been a comforting thing, but Prime Minister Gladstone is not happy now.


    "Is the African battlefield really irretrievable?"


    "Night Road" walks too much, and eventually you will encounter ghosts. Britain''s European balance policy, which has been going on for many years, has revealed a fatal flaw at this moment, and it is about to collapse.


    There is no way, the arrogant Frenchman''s performance on the battlefield is far less than their usual clamor, which caused the London government to make a strategic misjudgment.


    Whether he wants to accept it or not, Gladstone has to admit: the French army that used to be the opponent no longer exists, and France without Napoleon has lost its ability to beat Europe.


    Since the war, the French army has still been unable to break through on the European continent, and the African continent has been beaten by Austria. The situation has become increasingly unfavorable for France.


    "From a military point of view, the fall of French Africa is only a matter of time, and the Austrians have already mastered the strategic initiative.


    If the situation is not irreversible, the proud French will not bow to us so easily. "


    Army Secretary Rosario mocked.


    The relationship between Britain and France has always been disharmonious, especially for the British Army, France is their eternal pain.


    If it hadn''t been driven out of Europe by the French, Britain would not have become a pure sea power country, nor would they be reduced to the point where they could only be the navy.


    Gladstone furrowed his brows as he watched the Secretary of the Army gloating. It is certainly a happy thing to see the French unlucky, but the price is that Austria has a dominance, which is not wonderful.


    When you open the map, you will know that once Egypt falls into Austrian hands, a giant across Asia, Africa and Europe will appear.


    In this era of colonial empires, such a giant would certainly not sleep peacefully there.


    Originally, Austria was the dominant one on the African continent. Britain, together with the colonial empires of France, Portugal, and Spain, was able to reluctantly compete with them.


    If France is driven out, British Africa will certainly become Austria¡¯s next target. With the loss of British Africa, the Canton Road from Britain to India was blocked.


    Prime Minister Gladstone did not dare to imagine what would happen next. In short, letting Austria control the European hegemony and dominate Africa is definitely a disaster for Britain.


    "The situation is very bad now. The **** Gaul fool has lost his ancestors'' bravery, and only bragging skills are left. What''s worse is that we can''t watch this fool fail.


    Once the Egyptian region falls into Austrian hands, the anti-French alliance can use its absolute advantage in manpower and material resources to directly consume the French. Even Napoleon''s resurrection cannot restore the situation.


    It doesn''t matter if the French are defeated, the point is that we can''t watch Austria win easily. If we don''t use this war to consume their strength drastically, we won''t have a good life in the future. "


    Personally speaking, Gladstone didn''t want to support the French, but there was no way. Who made the French army in Egypt fail again?


    Just two days ago, the Suez line of defense that the French had painstakingly managed was broken, and the war had already burned into the heart of Egypt. If no help was given to the French, French Egypt was about to change hands.


    Britain could not bear the consequences of Austria''s control of Egypt, and the British government had to help the French.


    Rosario shook his head: "Your Excellency, the situation is really bad now, but we have to face reality.


    Austria''s advantage on the African continent is too great, unless the French can deploy a million main troops into the African battlefield, otherwise the situation cannot be reversed at all.


    Of course, this is only a purely military analysis. If there are changes in other aspects, such as problems with the supply of the Austrian African Army, or a revolution, the situation will be different. "


    Colonial Minister Primrose immediately vetoed: "Your Excellency, such a change is almost impossible. According to the information collected by the African colonial government, the Vienna government before the war sent a large amount of strategic materials to Austrian Africa.


    The specific amount cannot be determined for the time being, but they will definitely not have logistical problems for a while. If the French are a little firmer and persist in the Egyptian region for a year or two, you may still have a chance to see it.


    It is even more unreliable to expect a revolution in Austrian Africa. We must know that the main force in the Austrian colonization of Africa is nobles and farmers, which is different from the offspring of the criminals in the New World.


    The information sent from Africa, the Vienna Palace''s order, these guys joined the war happily, without the slightest reluctance. "


    This is a fact. The British would have done it long ago if they instigated Austrian African independence. No, it was done, to be precise, but it ended in failure.


    Independence also requires a prerequisite. Unlike criminals in exile, most of the Austrian immigrants passed by on their own initiative and have a much stronger sense of belonging to the country.


    In particular, Austria is still advancing the process of localization in Africa, which gives vested interests no reason to rebel. To replicate the American independence movement in Africa, there is no mass basis at all.


    After all, the 13 North American states seem to be British colonies, but most of the immigrants are from Europe and lack a sense of belonging to Britain.


    Pure English immigrants are inherently small, less than one-tenth of the total population. However, these guys are mostly criminals in exile. It is good not to hate England. It is really good to expect them to actively maintain the British colonial rule. dream.


    In itself, Britain did not renounce its morality. After a conflict of interest occurred, the capitalists raised their arms and the people naturally rushed to respond.


    Similar things simply do not work in Austrian Africa. Commodity dumping does exist, but it is a pity that the Austrian capitalists in Africa are not doing their best, and they have no right to speak at all.


    The nobles and farmers in power are mainly engaged in mining and plantations, and they don''t care about dumping of industrial products at all, or people don''t think they are dumped at all.


    Industrial products are not produced out of thin air, but also need to purchase industrial raw materials. It happens that everyone is a producer of industrial raw materials.


    While transporting industrial raw materials to the country, while enjoying domestically produced cheap industrial and commercial products, everyone should not have a little life at ease.


    If they are really independent and start anti-dumping, they will be the biggest victims. Not only have to pay for industrialization, but even the benefits of growing cash crops will be greatly reduced.


    For details, please refer to the gang of farmers in the Confederate States of America. In order to resist the trade protection policy of the North, all can jump out and promote independence.


    The capitalists dared to make noise without the intervention of the Vienna government. As nobles and farmers with vested interests, they were suppressed first.


    Foreign Secretary George echoed: "I can prove this. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also instigated the Austrian African independence movement and even supported several independent organizations, but these guys have not become a problem.


    Austria''s development of mining and plantation economy in Africa directly binds vested interests and the local area. It is simply unrealistic to disintegrate Austrian Africa from within.


    Judging from the current situation, unless the French win the European War, it is only a matter of time before Egypt falls.


    Of course, if we directly intervene with troops, we may be able to hinder Austria¡¯s actions, but the benefits involved are too great. "


    Sending troops to intervene is a joke. The pocket-sized British army is still fighting the Russians in Afghanistan. With the British colonial force in Africa, it can only be sent out to fight with soy sauce.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone slowly said: "The international situation is about to get out of control. We must end the war with the Russians as soon as possible to deal with the next changes.


    The war in Afghanistan has been carried out so far, and it has no meaning to continue. At this time, the Russians were also struggling to get rid of them, sending them a signal of peace, and presumably the tsarist government would not choose to die.


    After all, the emergence of a giant spanning Asia, Africa and Europe threatens not only our interests, but also their interests. "


    In the early days of the Anglo-Russian war in Afghanistan, it was indeed because of interests, the war was fought so fiercely. It is a pity that the cruel reality tells them that this is an unexpected war of attrition, and it will only hurt both sides to fight to the end.


    With the changes in the international situation, the tired Britain and Russia unanimously reduced the intensity of the war. They turned to melon-eating people to watch the excitement of France and Austria.


    Perhaps it is to make France and Austria feel at ease the bold pk, Britain and Russia, which should have stopped, chose to continue this war game with great understanding.


    Although it is a game, it is also deadly. Neither the British nor the Russian army gave up their plans to kill each other, but they would be chased by the enemy whenever they showed a flaw.


    In a sense, such a war of attrition is also beneficial to Britain. The British government has enough financial resources to drag down the Russians. Moreover, British India will be safe only if it really hurts the tsarist government.


    Unfortunately, there is no best of both worlds in this world. In order to contain the growing Austria, Gladstone can only abandon the "Bear Bloodletting Plan."


    The Foreign Secretary George reminded: "Your Excellency, it is not difficult to truce with the Russians, but it is very difficult to truce in accordance with our previous expectations.


    At present, the Russian army still controls three-quarters of the territory of Afghanistan. With the greed of the tsarist government, we have no land on the battlefield. We want to get it back at the negotiation table without any hope.


    The contradiction between us and the Russians is too deep, and the Austrians are acting as shit-scramblers. This truce negotiations may not go smoothly.


    Judging from the current situation, French Egypt will not last long. If the French army cannot make a breakthrough on the European continent, the established fact of Austria''s occupation of Egypt is caused.


    The Russians do not want to see Austria grow bigger, but Russia and Austria are traditional allies after all, and it is impossible for the tsarist government to turn against Austria for no reason. On the Egyptian issue, they will probably choose neutrality.


    Next, we must force the Austrians to make concessions and spit out and eat into the Egyptian region. Only the French and ourselves can rely on.


    However, we have to use the French and restrict the French. We cannot let the French take the opportunity to grow bigger. This requires a lot of trouble.


    To do this, we need more allies. It is best to unite European countries to intervene and solve problems through diplomatic means. "


    Limited by the European balance policy, the British government''s diplomacy in this European War has always been timid, for fear that an improper operation might create a European hegemon.


    There is no way, the international situation changes too fast. Britain¡¯s enemies have been changing. First, the Russians who jumped out by themselves, and then the ambitious French, before they realized that Austria had emerged again.


    To suppress it, but not to suppress it too hard, it is necessary to maintain a fragile balance and make the London government exhausted.


    In a sense, since the outbreak of the European War, Britain''s European balance policy has been problematic, and it has been unable to keep up with changes in the international situation.


    Everyone knows the problem, but it is a pity that Britain is an island country, and it is determined by nature that they have no better choice. Only by maintaining the European balance can their hegemony be maintained.


    Gladstone nodded and looked out the window: "It is indeed very troublesome, but no matter how troublesome it is, we must do it. This is our responsibility.


    Moreover, while maintaining the European balance, we must also find ways to weaken the strength of France and Austria so that they cannot continue to grow. "


    ...


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 Chapter 931： Have their own calculations

    In St. Petersburg, after receiving a peace signal from the British, Alexander III sighed helplessly.


    This war in Afghanistan was a typo, and for the Russian Empire, it was a complete start, but it almost made a bronze record in the end.


    At the beginning, the Afghan guerrillas cooperated, and the Russian army beat the British all the way. Unfortunately, the Afghan area was not smooth. As the front continued to advance, the logistical pressure on the Russian army was also increasing.


    Coupled with the continuous arrival of British reinforcements, the Russian army lost its military advantage, and the situation on the battlefield gradually changed.


    By now, the war in Afghanistan has evolved into a war of attrition. Facing the wealthy and powerful British, the impoverished Tsarist government was obviously unable to resist.


    It seems that the Russian army has the upper hand in the Afghan battlefield, but in fact the tsarist government also has misery.


    Up to now, the Russian army has paid nearly half a million casualties and billions of rubles in war expenses. However, the legendary India is still beyond reach.


    Casualties are just a small problem. After all, they regained Central Asia and occupied three quarters of Afghanistan. Even the exchange ratio between the two sides reached an astonishing 1.1:3.7, which can be said to be the best record of the Russian army in the past 50 years.


    Of course, this is a record of adding the Central Asian Khanate and the Indian colonial army. Simply playing with the British main force, the Russian army still does not take much advantage.


    It doesn''t matter if there is water, it doesn''t affect the tsarist government''s political propaganda. In short, the performance of the Russian army on the battlefield has explained the past to all aspects.


    The headache for Alexander III is finances. Since his succession, the family assets accumulated by the tsarist government have all been involved. He has also owed huge debts, and more importantly, he has not been able to enter India.


    If the Russian army has already penetrated India, then smash the pot and sell iron, and Alexander III will continue the war.


    It''s a pity that there is no if in reality. The British have already reacted. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of main troops sent from the mainland, there are also two million Indian colonial troops waiting in battle.


    According to the information from the front lines, the main British forces have rarely come out for decisive battles. Most of the time, they supervised the battles in the rear, using colonial forces to entangle with the Russian forces. British generals did not even care about casualties.


    If you continue at this pace, the Indians will not die and the British will not admit defeat.


    No matter how worthless, gray animals are more expensive than the natives in the colonies. Regardless of the exchange ratio, the Russian army suffers. After all, there are 300 million Indians on the opposite side.


    "Get ready to negotiate with the British!"


    After making this decision, Alexander III was depressed. The closest opportunity of the Russian Empire to India was so missed.


    "Yes!"


    "Your Majesty, shall we inform the Austrians, after all..."


    Before the Foreign Secretary Oscar Jimenez could finish speaking, Alexander III interrupted: "You figure it out! Anyway, the British don''t want to fight anymore, and we don''t have the ability to fight."


    After speaking, Alexander III turned and left.


    There is no doubt that the Russian Empire is not incapable of continuing this war. After all, there are Austrian nurses who are replenishing blood behind, and they can hold on for a while.


    The key is that in the case of inability to capture India, continuing this war will drag the British, and will only make Austria, which is advancing on the African continent leaps and bounds, not in the interests of the Russian Empire.


    No matter how good an ally is, it cannot resist the temptation of interest.


    According to the prior agreement, the Vienna government supported the Tsarist government''s entry into India in exchange for Russia''s support for Austria to dominate Africa. After the war, the two countries shared the European hegemony.


    The Tsarist government is now truce with the British, and it is also pitting teammates. But there is no way. The tsarist government has determined that it cannot get India, so it cannot watch Austria dominate Africa.


    Otherwise, the strength of the two countries will be further expanded after the war. In this age of the weak and the strong, once there is an imbalance of power, the so-called shared European hegemony is a joke.


    Alexander III''s political mind is still very bright, knowing the importance of the Russian-Austrian alliance, in order to reduce political influence, decisively choose to throw the pot.


    ...


    Since deciding to support the French, the British Foreign Office has taken a series of actions, and the British-Russian truce is only one of the measures.


    After all, the Russians are Austria''s allies, and they cannot be fooled by them in a few words. Among other things, the contradictions between Britain and Russia cannot be solved in a short time.


    Just fought a battle, turned around and formed an alliance. These Sao operations exist in theory, and maybe they can be done in the Middle Ages.


    But today with the rise of nationalism, anyone who dares to play like this must have a revolution.


    In Tokyo, the British minister who sent away the uninvited guests, Ito Bowen, was not well.


    It was hard to coordinate the interests of all parties, reluctantly suppress the voice of going south, and continue to implement the previous strategy of going north. Now that the British have mixed up, the situation has changed again.


    Needless to think about it, the British even visited him as the leader of the opposition, let alone the politicians who originally supported the southward move, they must have been lobbyed.


    While Ito Hirofumi was thinking about countermeasures, the voice of the attendant suddenly sounded.


    "Prime Minister, the palace is calling, asking you to go to the royal conference immediately."


    With a "bang", Ito Hirobumi''s water glass fell to the ground. It came so quickly that there was no preparation time for him at all.


    There is no doubt that there must be domestic political forces behind this. Otherwise, the British minister will not just leave, and the imperial conference will be held soon.


    Such a move is nothing but a demonstration to him, asking him, the opposition to go south, to retreat.


    There is no way, the "three heroes" of the Meiji Restoration have all passed away, and there is no Dinghai Shenzhen that can suppress all political forces, and the means of political struggle have become more and more unique.


    For example, these guys are hiding from him, the Prime Minister, privately contacting the British, and even reaching an agreement.


    Knowing it, Ito Bowen is essentially powerless. Regardless of his reputation in later generations, he has never managed to keep his promise.


    That is to say, Japan has not yet embarked on a strategic adventure, and the military has not had time to become bigger in the war, and the government can barely suppress them.


    After the military becomes bigger, if anyone dares to confront them, a mutiny will be launched every minute and the government will be changed.


    ...


    The Minister of the Navy Xixiang Congdao took the lead and said: "The British have already stated their position to support the French, and the international situation has undergone a fundamental change.


    The outcome of the European War has become clearer. The risks we were worried about no longer exist, and all the conditions for implementing the southward strategy are in place. "


    If possible, Xixiang Congdao wouldn''t want to be such an early bird. But there is no way. As Secretary of the Navy, he doesn''t want to get ahead.


    With the gathering of powers in the Southeast Asia, the situation is complicated. Once Japan extends its power, it is bound to significantly expand its navy.


    As the biggest beneficiary of the southward strategy, the senior navy has unified opinions and will not allow him, the minister of the navy, to retreat.


    Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Kazuo Inoue: "Xixiang-san, your so-called European War situation is clear, I am afraid it is too early to say.


    As we all know, the strongest of the British is the Royal Navy. Relatively speaking, their army is very average.


    Even if the French won the support of the British, it would not make much sense for the European decisive battle unless the Russians also supported them.


    In fact, this is impossible. As we all know, the Russian-Austrian alliance is very stable, and the Russians simply cannot do without Austria.


    Unless it is the tsarist government''s brains, it will betray its allies and run to support its enemies. "


    Nothing wrong, the negotiations between Britain and Russia have just begun, and they are still in a state of confidentiality. The Japanese government''s intelligence capabilities are limited, and its tentacles have not reached the top levels of Britain and Russia.


    According to the normal mode of thinking, Britain and Russia are at war and France and Austria are at war. The enemy''s enemies are friends. Moreover, Russia and Austria originally had a covenant. Now that Britain and France are close together, Russia and Austria will naturally stand together.


    England and France played pk against Russia and Austria on land, with almost no chance of winning. In this context, accepting the invitation of Britain and France to declare war on Austria is not reliable.


    Army General Da Shanyan: "Inoue-kun, you are too worried. Not to mention whether the Russians are willing to send troops to help Austria, even if they win in Europe?


    As long as the British are willing to support France, overseas colonies will be at an absolute disadvantage when competing for the Sino-French alliance. Austria wants to retaliate against us, and also requires them to be able to overcome the Royal Navy blockade.


    As far as I know, the allies that Britain and France are wooing are not only us, but also several American countries will also participate in order to seize Austria¡¯s overseas colonies.


    We awakened too late, missed the colonial era, and now all lands around the world have owners.


    Fortunately, the European powers are also full of contradictions. This European War is our best opportunity. As long as we have captured the Australasia, we will have all the coal, iron ore, rubber, and food we want. "


    Looking at the narcissistic mountain rock, Ito Bowen couldn''t help but interrupt: "The British are not ready to form an alliance with us and invite them to participate in the attack on the Australasia, just because of the situation.


    No matter how much they promised to seize the Austrian South Seas, most of the interests belonged to Britain and France, and all that belonged to us were leftovers.


    Everyone has studied European history and should be clear about their rules. Even if Austria were defeated in this war, they were still a big country.


    For some benefit, offending a big European country is totally outweigh the gain. When we are retaliated in the future, the British will not stand up for us. "


    The window paper was torn, and everyone was dumbfounded. The weak and the strong are the essence of this era, and the weak are not qualified to compete with the strong for spoils.


    The power gap is too great, even if Britain and France give more promises, the Japanese government will not be able to make them fulfill them after the war. In the face of interests, breach of contract is really normal.


    If you can''t monopolize the Austrian South Seas, just follow Britain and France to pick up the leaked soup, then starting this war will become completely meaningless.


    Although the Japanese military is a bit more aggressive, they are not stupid. The Showa staff of S2 has not yet been online, and everyone present is the master of IQ Online, so naturally they will not go to the pit.


    Xixiang Congdao smiled slightly and pointed to the map on the wall and said: "Ito-kun, we have naturally considered this problem. The British have their abacus, and we also have our plans.


    Our neighbors don¡¯t have an old saying called "Fake Dao Faqi". Austria is not easy to mess with. Everyone knows that their power in the Southeast Asia is not something we can eat.


    From beginning to end, Austrian Nanyang was not our goal. Our real goal is still here-the fertile Philippine Islands.


    Choosing to cooperate with Britain and France is just to use them as a cover to confuse the Spanish and create opportunities for seizing the Philippine Islands. "


    Hearing this explanation, Ito Hirobumi''s solemn expression slowed down. Compared with attacking Austrian Nanyang, it is clear that bullying the Spaniard is more acceptable, at least the risk is within control.


    "Although the plan is good, have you considered the consequences?


    Britain and France are not friendly masters. Knowing that we are using them, we will definitely retaliate in the future.


    A bad operation will plunge the empire into a situation where it will never recover. After all, our strength is still too weak to withstand the toss. "


    Xixiang Congdao nodded: "Our military has discussed this issue a long time ago. If there was no European War, we would not dare to do it anyway.


    But now it''s different. The European powers are divided into two camps, Britain, France, and Russia and Austria. The British''s European balance strategy is faltering. For a while, these powers will not take care of us.


    Judging from the data collected, the total mobilized forces of the two warring parties totaled more than 10 million. If you continue to fight like this, it is very difficult for the participants of the European War to have a real winner. The final outcome is mostly loss.


    As long as we are more flexible and join the winner in time on the eve of the European War, the game will be stable.


    No matter who won the war, he would be busy licking his wounds after the war, and would never fight against our ally for such a trivial matter.


    If you are lucky, you can get some spoils and improve our international status. "


    ...


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 Chapter 932： The power of rumors

    I have to admit the Japanese acting ability, on the one hand, Britain and France made a vow to join the war against Austria; on the other hand, they assured Austria that they would never invade the Austrian South Seas.


    As for the gossip that circulated, they were all conspiracies by the French, trying to provoke relations between Japan and Austria through such despicable means.


    It doesn''t matter whether it''s true or false, anyway, after a series of diplomatic harassment, the Japanese government still got real benefits.


    Relying on Dafa, on April 11, 1891, Hirobumi Ito signed the "Japan-French Far East Treaty" with French Minister Gletras, at the cost of joining the war against Austria, in exchange for the French government to abandon its privileges in Japan, and opened the Japanese government. The prelude to the abolition of unequal treaties.


    Then on April 18th, Ito Hirobumi performed the same trick again and signed the "British-Japan Tokyo Treaty" with the British, reclaiming the British privileges in Japan.


    Also relying on Fudge Dafa, on April 26, Ito Bowen signed the "Japan-Austria Security Treaty" with the Austrian Minister. The Japanese government paid the price of an alliance with the French in exchange for Austria to give up its privileges in Japan.


    The three big countries have been dealt with, and the rest will naturally not become the climate. Relying on various methods such as coercion and temptation, the Japanese government miraculously abolished the unequal treaties signed by various countries and became the first country in Asia with complete sovereignty.


    The news spread to Europe, well, Japan¡¯s presence is too low these years, and no one is interested at all. The media are busy reporting the news of the European War, and naturally they have no time to pay attention.


    Not to mention that the people do not pay attention to it, even the governments of various countries do not regard this as a matter. It¡¯s good to have privileges, but it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t have privileges. Anyway, Japan is so small that there is not much left after the British and French eat the rest.


    In fact, after seeing the treaty submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Franz remembered that Austria also has privileges in Japan.


    Then there is no more. The Japanese are really poor these days. Only a limited number of commodities can be sold here, and the arms trade is naturally the most profitable.


    Unfortunately, the Japanese navy learns from the British and the army learns from the French. The arms market does not have Austria''s shares.


    The Vienna government also implemented the Mineral Export Approval Act, which blocked the way to sell resources. Except for the rubber and grains sold in Austrian Southeast Asia, only a small amount of industrial products were exported.


    There are fewer exports and fewer imports. Compared to Japan, which is poor and white, Austria basically lacks nothing.


    Even the Japanese fist product, raw silk, lost the market after it was changed from rice to mulberry in Lombardy and Venice.


    The total annual import and export trade between Japan and Austria is less than 300,000 Aegis, which is completely negligible. There is really no reason to take it seriously.


    Having been an emperor for so many years, Franz has long become a qualified politician. Apart from adding a little trouble to the Japanese government at the beginning, he has rarely done anything later.


    In fact, Austria also paid for the emperor''s willfulness. The original purpose of the Vienna government''s mineral export approval bill was to crack down on competitors, and the target was mainly French.


    Austrian Nanyang is too far away from Europe. If it travels this far to import ores, the freight cost will go up, and there is no need to restrict it.


    It was just that while demarcating the scope, Franz shook his hand and drew a large circle on the map, accidentally encircling the Austrian Nanyang.


    Then, if the Japanese government wants to import ore from Austria, it has to go through layers of approvals, and it won¡¯t be possible after a year or a half.


    For this reason, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also made a lot of efforts. Unfortunately, for the Vienna government, this is just a trivial matter. No one is willing to change a law just because of the Japanese feelings.


    To put it bluntly, the benefits are not enough. Changing a law in Austria is very troublesome and requires a new legislative session.


    Even if the restrictions are abolished, the big deal will increase the trade volume of hundreds of thousands of Aegis each year, and the taxes that fall into the government''s pockets will only be tens of thousands of Aegis.


    For this little money, I ran to amend the law. The Vienna government is not so busy yet. Even if he knew it was wrong, it could only be wrong.


    Affected by this, Japan-Austria relations have always been lukewarm. I have to admit that in this regard, the book is still talented, and he is absolutely unambiguous when he should pretend to be a grandson.


    Putting down the treaty in his hand, Franz slowly said: "Britain-Russian negotiations have begun. It seems that our actions on the African continent have aroused the vigilance of the British.


    According to John Bull''s past style, they certainly don''t want to see us connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. If nothing else, Britain and France are now close.


    The main force of the British Army is still in Afghanistan. In the short term, they are unable to blend in with the European War. The danger will only come from overseas.


    Order the Governors of Southeast Asia and Central America to step up their guard, be alert to all neighbors around them, and not give the enemy a chance.


    As for other regions, our strength is too weak. If a war breaks out, they are allowed to surrender directly. "


    Although he didn''t think that the Japanese would be full and ran to attack the Austro-Southern Asia, but thinking of the original Japanese strategy of death in time and space, Franz ordered the strengthening of guards immediately.


    Other areas are naturally the result of brain replenishment. Under the background that Britain and France may join forces, it is not difficult to fool a few fools into the battle.


    There can be Japanese, as well as other countries. In Austria¡¯s overseas colonies, except for the good business operations in Southeast Asia and Central America, and the strength to have a friendly match with neighboring neighbors, the remaining areas are not very good.


    Particularly in Austrian Alaska, just an infantry battalion is guarded there, and there are less than 50,000 immigrants, including one-third of criminals.


    As long as the British act, they may fall in minutes. If you can''t win anyway, just accept it.


    It¡¯s not easy to run these places.


    Anyway, when the European War is over, no matter who takes it, he will have to spit it out with profit, and there is no need to make meaningless sacrifices.


    After so many years of traversing career, Franz has been influenced by European culture. When thinking about problems, he is more and more like a European politician.


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, maybe we can dispel the unrealistic illusions of these guys by releasing the news of the occupation of Egypt to the outside world."


    Although the Austrian army has torn the Suez line of defense, and even the soldiers are near the city of Cairo, the Egyptian war is still going on.


    Not long ago, the French government sent reinforcements to Egypt. Although it could not reverse the overall situation, it still delayed the Austrian army¡¯s occupation of Egypt.


    But this does not prevent the Vienna government from releasing rumors to the outside world. Anyway, the Austrians are already in Cairo, and it is only a matter of time before the city breaks.


    Whether it''s careerists or speculators, these guys are all overkill anyway, and they fall to the other side where the wind is strong.


    Although the combination of Britain and France can bluff people, Austria''s Huwei should not be underestimated. After receiving such news, no one can easily stand in line before the truth is confirmed.


    It is not easy to verify the news this year. When the countries clarify the situation, it is estimated that the Austrian army will almost take Egypt.


    When the strategic situation reverses, the clerks naturally know how to choose. The essence of politics is to increase the number of friends and reduce the number of enemies.


    In the face of interests, people cannot stand the test, and it is equally applicable in politics. Franz is not a war mad, he has no interest in playing to lead snakes out of the hole and make enemies for himself.


    "Try it, but don''t be too obvious. Just post some photos of our army''s operations in Egypt and release a few gossips. Let them make up for the progress of the battlefield by themselves."


    True or false is the most difficult to judge. If other battlefields release marching photos, it is natural to judge the progress of the battlefield through landmark buildings.


    But the Egyptian battlefield is different. The Austrian army is a three-line offensive. The French army can only stick to strategic points and big cities. The remaining areas are completely left to the Austrian army to gallop.


    Judging from the marching route of the Austrian army, it is easy for everyone to conclude that the French army is finished. As for the truth, it doesn''t matter anymore.


    ...


    Everything has two sides. The news of the Austrian occupation of Egypt caused a sensation all over the world.


    Not only were the grassroots who wanted to take advantage of the fire, but also the Russians, a good ally of Austria, were also shocked.


    Perhaps it was too stimulating, or perhaps it was for the British to be good enough for Austria to pull back. The Tsarist government changed its previous carelessness in the negotiations and quickly completed the exchange of interests with the British, reached an armistice agreement, and ended. The Anglo-Russian War.


    The European countries that were still stuck with the French people have also changed their positions at this moment, opening the door to the convenience of exporting strategic materials to France, as if the relationship between everyone and the French has entered a honeymoon period overnight.


    But this is the limit that governments can do. Just as they did not participate in the anti-French alliance before, it is also impossible for everyone to participate in the anti-Austrian alliance for no reason.


    Relaxing the restrictions on the French is just to balance the strength of the two countries, so that they can fight more violently on the battlefield, not everyone has become friends.


    In the eyes of most politicians, France has always been the biggest destabilizing factor in Europe, and is a key target.


    ...


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 Chapter 933： The strongest brain supplement

    European countries relaxed the material restrictions on France, which was originally a good thing, but Napoleon IV was not happy at all.


    There is no way, the change in the political positions of various countries also means that the European world is not optimistic that France can win this war.


    The center of the world this year is Europe, and the perspectives of the European world will directly affect the judgments of countries around the world.


    In the recent period, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has worked hard to win over allies overseas and has achieved initial results, especially after the British joined.


    Without this bad news, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Japan could all become members of the anti-Austrian alliance.


    Now everything is impossible. Politicians are not fools. It is okay for them to speculate with the trend. If they want them to go against the current and fight alongside France, then there is no need to think about it.


    Open the map and you will know that Egypt played a vital role in this war. Once it fell into Austrian hands, the anti-French alliance was invincible.


    Seeing that France is strategically passive, at this time, no matter how much benefit the Paris government promises, it is impossible for the clerks to take millet for them.


    Holding back his anger, Napoleon IV questioned: "Why did the Egyptian region fall so quickly?


    You know that we have just increased our troops not long ago. The 23 infantry divisions plus the troops in the Egyptian region have a total strength of more than 800,000. Is our army all lounge rice bags? "


    The rumors are not random. The Vienna government dares to use the occupation of Egypt to fool the people, and there is capital.


    Just a week ago, the French army lost its access to the sea in Egypt. The French army in Egypt had contact with the French mainland. No one knew what happened on the front line.


    From the standpoint of a bystander, France had just increased its troops on the front line and lost its exit to the sea. It was clear that the Austrians were deliberately seducing the enemy.


    Since it is luring the enemy, it is naturally certain of victory. It makes sense for the Egyptian region to fall so quickly.


    The outside world can make up for it, Napoleon IV could not bear it. Not only did he lose Egypt, but he also lost an extra 300,000 regular troops, which was simply a loss to my grandma''s house.


    If you knew this earlier, it would be better to withdraw the French-Egyptian troops and fight with the anti-French alliance in the European continent. At least it could increase the odds of winning.


    Facing the emperor who was about to run away, Luskinia, the minister of the army who was also bewildered, explained helplessly: "Your Majesty, no one knows what happened in the Egyptian region. Maybe, this is just fake news from the Austrians.


    With the addition of our reinforcements, the regular army in Egypt alone exceeds 500,000. Governor Jacob has rich combat experience. Even if he cannot defeat the enemy, he cannot be wiped out so quickly.


    Before the fall of the port, we contacted the Egyptian region for the last time, and Governor Jacob also promised to last for at least half a year. "


    Persistence for half a year naturally has prerequisites. The war is fought with materials. With sufficient logistics, half a million French regular troops and 300,000 cannon fodder troops will certainly have the power to fight.


    However, the plan did not change quickly. The heavily guarded port by the French army fell first, and the French-Egyptian forces directly became alone.


    According to the intelligence from the Navy, they were attacked by the Austrian navy and air forces at the same time. After heavy losses, they were forced to choose to evacuate.


    This is the tragedy of the loss of air supremacy. The Mediterranean Sea is not big. The Austrian Air Force can monitor every move of the French Navy from Libya, but the French cannot lock in the movement of the Austrian Navy.


    In this era of no wireless telegraphy, even if the spy collects information, there is no way to transmit it back in time.


    The information is not equal, and the French Navy had to adopt a conservative state in a series of operations. The main fleet did not dare to divide its forces at all, for fear of being ambushed by the Austrian Navy.


    The only squadron stationed in Egypt was a very limited squadron. Suddenly, it was attacked by the Austrian sea and air.


    Without annihilation, it is enough to prove that the French navy generals are still reliable. As for the security of the port, it is really embarrassing.


    Without the support of the navy''s firepower, and the Austrian army''s combined sea, land and air strikes, the fall of the French port in Egypt has become inevitable.


    Hearing this explanation, Napoleon IV''s expression slowed down a little: "You mean the Austrians are spreading rumors, but what good is it for them? Is it just to deter the hordes of grass?


    In fact, we all know that drawing allies to attack Austria¡¯s overseas colonies is only to get rid of the passive situation of political isolation and helplessness, and it cannot really affect this war.


    For Austria, after winning this war, even if all overseas colonies are lost, they will all return to their hands after the war.


    Now that this rumor is released, although it has kept the overseas colonies, it has also pushed them to the opposite of European countries. Especially Britain and Russia are absolutely unwilling to see them continue to grow. "


    The release of this kind of rumors is not worth the loss to Austria. This is the conclusion Napoleon IV reached based on the current international situation, and it is also the reason why the international community is willing to believe the rumors.


    Foreign Minister Karel Kadlec: "Your Majesty, this may be the Austrians planning for the post-war international situation.


    After all, once our strategy is successful, Austria will increase a wave of enemies abroad. Involving so many countries, if all of them hit the door to retaliate, it will inevitably cost a lot of money; no retaliation is not enough, this is related to the dignity of the country.


    If this is the case, then we must be careful. The enemy may have the confidence to win the war before doing so.


    News from the Embassy in Russia shows that Russia and Austria have been in frequent contacts recently. We all know that Russia and Austria are very close, and Austria¡¯s influence in the Russian Empire is very large.


    The heads of those Eastern European barbarians are relatively simple, and they often do nothing through the brain. If Austria is allowed to win over the Russians, then the subsequent war will be difficult to fight. "


    The chain of contempt has always existed. For a long time, the European continent has been developed in Western Europe, and Eastern Europe is backward. The Russians in the most Eastern Europe have naturally become the objects of contempt.


    There is no doubt that Karel Kadlec was deeply influenced by this concept and has always been biased against the tsarist government.


    Regardless of strategy or interest, as long as people are stupid, everything is not a problem.


    According to the principle that there is no room for two tigers, Russia and Austria as neighbors should be incompatible with fire and water, but the reality is just the opposite. The Russian-Austrian relationship exceeds everyone''s expectations.


    As a result, European experts in international relations studies have been biased, and some even openly proposed that as long as politicians can exercise restraint and use political means, all contradictions can be resolved.


    Frankly speaking, this view is not without the possibility of success. If there is no such thing as the British people, it is really possible for the European continent to resolve disputes by political means.


    You know that Fao was still an ally twenty years ago. The conflict between the two countries began to escalate after the British joined the alliance.


    Because there is no confidence in the tsarist government, he is worried that the worst will happen. The French government reluctantly made a quick decision and forced the front line to launch an offensive. The European War was once again brought to a climax.


    ...


    In London, Prime Minister Gladstone has suffered from insomnia since the news of French Egypt.


    The contiguous Austria is really terrifying. The existence of this behemoth has seriously threatened Britain''s strategic security.


    From this day on, Britain¡¯s maritime hegemony has lost its checks and balances on Austria. In case the two countries turn their faces one day, Britain will have to go to land and strike Austria.


    There is no way, the Suez Canal has fallen into Austrian hands, and the Cape of Good Hope has become the only hub between Britain and India, and has become a military must-guard.


    Losing here also means losing India. As for the detour, what is feasible in theory is not feasible at all.


    The detour is simple to say. If the detour is tens of thousands of miles, it will not only increase the time, risk and cost of sea voyage, but also weaken the British government''s control over India.


    If the Russians go south again, the British government has no way to guarantee that it can send reinforcements and strategic materials in time.


    In the meeting room, Prime Minister Gladstone''s face was full of storms, and he said solemnly: "Everyone, the worst situation we are worried about has emerged.


    With the fall of French Egypt, all our restrictive measures against Austria have no effect. At the moment, we must not only find a way to pull the French, but also consider how to ensure the safety of the Cape of Good Hope. "


    Either crisis awareness or persecuted delusion. In theory, as long as Russia and Austria reach a deal, it is possible for Austria to start the Cape of Good Hope.


    Even the content of the transaction was completed. The Russian army sent troops to the European continent to help deal with the French, in exchange for Austria to send troops to occupy the Cape of Good Hope and cut off the ties between Britain and India.


    One family won the European hegemony and African hegemony, the other gained British India, and the two countries joined forces to carve up the world. From an interest point of view, both Russia and Austria are earning blood.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs George: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already started operations, and we will find ways to undermine Russia and Austria to move closer.


    But this is far from enough, unless the French can hit Austria hard in the European War, otherwise the Cape of Good Hope will not be safe from now on.


    Things on the battlefield are uncertain. From the perspective of strength on paper, I don''t think the French have the possibility of winning the war.


    Even if we fully supported the French, they did not seriously damage Austria''s strength. We must know that the current Austrian Empire is not only the world''s largest industrial power, but also a giant with over 30 million square kilometers of land and hundreds of millions of people.


    If we add other countries in the anti-French alliance, even if we add up to the French, it will be difficult to gain an advantage.


    In this context, either we personally end up in the battle; or we are forcing the French to desperately use them to consume Austria''s strength.


    The benefits of this are very obvious. The strengths of France and Austria have been weakened. No matter who wins or loses, there is no power to dominate Europe after the war. "


    This multiple-choice question is easy to do. Britain has just played a pk with the Russians, and has lost more than 200,000 local troops on the battlefield in Afghanistan, and has no ability to continue a friendly match with Austria.


    If you don''t want to work hard, you can only let your allies go. France is also a big country, and if you try your best, it will be enough for Austria to drink a pot.


    Once Austria''s strength has been hit hard, that''s when Russia and Austria part ways. After all, there can only be one European hegemon, and when the competition fails to win, there is no way and he is forced to give up; once a new opportunity arises, no one will let it go.


    Colonial Minister Primrose echoed: "The Sir''s proposal is good, and I agree very much. But before that, we must increase the Cape of Good Hope first, so as not to give the Austrians a chance.


    It is best to send troops withdrawn from the battlefield in Afghanistan to the Cape of Good Hope area to dispel the ambitions of the Austrians. "


    ...


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 Chapter 934： Political inducement

    At a time when the international community was turbulent, Fao''s fight over Egypt came to an end. Facts have once again proved that a modern war can no longer be won by more than just numbers.


    Looking at the increasing number of telegrams for help on his desk, Governor Jacob was already desperate. It is impossible to have reinforcements. Since the fall of the port, the French army in Egypt can only rely on itself.


    Originally, Governor Jacob also planned to entangle the Austrian army with his troops for a year and a half to buy time for the European decisive war. Now it''s not even a month, and it''s gone.


    There is no way, all the strategic plans of Governor Jacob Jacob have been broken since the Austrian armored forces went online.


    In the face of this strange enemy, Jacob was stunned. The fortifications that the French army painstakingly managed in the Egyptian region were completely vulnerable to the steel torrent.


    Originally it was just to stop the enemy''s infantry from attacking, but now the enemy is facing planes in the sky, airships, and armored tanks on the ground. Instead, the infantry is assisted by these iron bumps.


    Needless to say, flesh and blood can''t fight the torrent of steel, but any field encounter will end in a tragedy by the French army. The original army of more than 800,000 has now been shattered to pieces.


    Even if the defeated troops were gathered, Governor Jacob did not dare to order the assembly of troops, because the assembly would only make the French army defeat faster.


    In order to delay the time as much as possible, Governor Jacob was forced to order his troops to find cities nearby and station in dangerous terrain to avoid direct confrontation with the enemy''s steel torrent.


    Avoiding the torrent of steel does not mean that the matter is over. The French army entering the city was okay. The colonial government hoarded supplies in advance and was hungry for a while; the French army scattered outside was tragic, but the dangerous terrain restricted the enemy''s armored forces, but they wanted to eat!


    The enemy''s air force is staring at it, and how to deliver the materials to these French troops has become a huge problem.


    In a sense, this is not a problem. After all, Governor Jacob doesn''t have much materials in his hands. In the case of losing local support, it will last for a few months at most.


    Now that there are fewer people, the French army stationed in the city can last longer. I have to say that this is also an irony.


    If it was just the collapse of the Egyptian battlefield, it would not actually cause Governor Jacob to collapse. After all, this was also expected, and he had already been mentally prepared. Even the country only asked him to delay time, and did not imagine defeating the enemy.


    What really caused Jacob''s collapse was the loss of hope, not only for the Egyptian battlefield, but also for France.


    Jacob had personally learned the power of armored forces. This group of iron lump not only slaughtered infantry in the field, but also had a miraculous effect when attacking fortresses.


    There may be ways of restraint, but it has nothing to do with Jacob who is trapped in Cairo. Up to now, the French army in Egypt has lost its strength in the first battle.


    "Have our people arrived in Ethiopia?"


    Governor Jacob asked.


    Perhaps it was due to responsibility or patriotism. In short, after encountering the armored forces of the Austrian army, Governor Jacob immediately sent people to pass the news to the country.


    The telegraph network to the outside world has long been cut off by Austria. If the Austrian army is willing, even the telegraph network between Egyptian cities can be cut off.


    Now the only way to contact the outside world is to cross the blockade of the Austrian army and enter British Ethiopia, and use the channels of the British to pass the news.


    The African continent is really too big, densely jungled, and sparsely populated. In theory, it is not impossible to avoid the blockade of the Austrian army as long as you are cautious.


    What really limits the spread of news is the distance. There are thousands of miles from Cairo to British Ethiopia. Now these areas are in a state of chaos, and the chance of accidents is too high.


    As Jacob¡¯s confidant and the specific executor, Major General Aristide replied: "In terms of time, the messenger we sent should have entered the British territory.


    To be on the safe side, I have dispatched more than two hundred soldiers, even if there is an accident midway, someone will complete the mission.


    Except the Governor, is this really useful? If the enemy can use these secret weapons in Egypt, only more will be deployed on the European continent.


    Not to mention whether the news we reported can attract domestic attention. Even if it is known in advance, I am afraid there will be no way to solve it for a while. "


    This is a fact. Finding a problem does not mean being able to solve the problem. If only the discovery of armored forces can solve this threat, then the armored forces will not be able to shine in the original time and space.


    "Ugh!"


    Governor Jacob sighed and said helplessly: "There is no way, this news is too important. The country does not know the power of the enemy''s iron knots. Our troops in Central and Southern Europe are still looking for a decisive battle with the Austrian army.


    You have personally felt it, if you had no precautions in advance, you would encounter these iron bumps in a field battle.


    It can only be expected that the Austrians are not ready yet and that there are not enough armored forces deployed on the European continent. The news we provide domestically can attract attention.


    Otherwise, this European War would be France''s burial battle. If this war is lost, the great French Empire will become history. "


    Jacob was able to stand out from many competitors and become a highly powerful governor. In addition to his personal ability, it was more because of the trust of Napoleon IV.


    It is not easy to be a cronies, in other words: his personal fate and family fate are tied to the Bonaparte dynasty.


    France may not be subjugated in this European War, but the Bonaparte dynasty will definitely be over. As a hard-core supporter of the Bonapartist dynasty, Jacob naturally couldn''t please good fruit.


    If it were not for the interests to be **** too deeply, after the general situation in Egypt is gone, Governor Jacob would not choose to resist, after all, there is only one life.


    "Woohoo..."


    The air defense alarm sounded again, and the mood of everyone in the headquarters became heavier. Air defense is equivalent to no. The main force of air defense artillery in Europe is not enough. Naturally, there are fewer colonial forces as stepmothers.


    The air defense weapons allocated to the Egyptian theater are mainly air defense rifles. Although domestic arms dealers boast about anti-aircraft rifles, their true value can''t even compare with tastelessness.


    Except for the longer range and the ability to shoot directly into the air, all the rest are shortcomings, such as: low hit rate, high recoil, easy to blow up...


    The air defense alarm sounded, but the expected bombing did not arrive. Did not hear the familiar explosion sound, but an uneasy mood spread in the command post.


    Time seemed to be silent, no one spoke, the atmosphere in the room was extremely tense, and it was almost depressing.


    "Your Excellency, this is the enemy outside throwing leaflets, please have a look."


    The voice of the guard broke the silence, and after taking a glance at the flyer, Governor Jacob opened his eyes wide, and the horrified expression on his face had already betrayed his inner thoughts.


    After a long time, Governor Jacob, who was slowing down, said bitterly: "The enemy has begun to coerce and lure, and all of this has begun to clearly mark prices.


    Ordinary soldiers voluntarily surrender before the battle, each rewarded with an Aegis; the officers lead the troops to surrender, and on this basis, the company platoon increases by 20%, the battalion level increases by 30%, and the regiment level increases by 100%. Of forty...


    The increased rewards are freely distributed by the officers, and personal property preservation is guaranteed. All surrendered officers and soldiers enjoy corresponding preferential treatment for prisoners of war.


    If Nagao resists stubbornly, he will no longer take prisoners after the war breaks out. There is only one chance: live or die. "


    Undoubtedly, this leaflet was designed to break the morale of the French army and force them to surrender.


    No one wants to die, nor is it popular in Europe. If there is a chance of winning, Jacob still has a way to mobilize everyone to give it a go.


    Sitting in a lonely city now, with no reinforcements outside, there is no hope at all, and it will be difficult to want everyone desperately.


    Hearing the bad news, everyone in the command center looked different, but soon returned to normal, as if nothing happened.


    Major General Aristide proposed with trepidation: "Your Excellency, we must immediately order the collection of the flyers. If the news spreads, it will make us very passive."


    There is no way, everyone on the scene is sure that even if a war breaks out, the Austrian army will still take prisoners, or it will force people to desperately, but the officers and soldiers at the bottom will not think so.


    Until now, the emotion of defeat has spread in the French army, and many people do not want to continue this hopeless war.


    According to the tradition of the European continent, the surrender of the nobles must be given preferential treatment, but the officers and soldiers at the bottom are not the same. Hardwork and starvation are routine operations, or they may be directly wiped off.


    Even the Austrians will take prisoners behind, but if they anger the enemy, do they still want good fruit?


    You don''t have to use a knife to kill. Hard work day and night can also exhaust people to death.


    The morale of the French army is already in a state of sluggishness. At this time, the Austrian flyers are likely to be the last straw to crush the camels.


    Anyway, the overall situation is now set, and sooner or later, he will surrender. Rather than desperately trying to surrender earlier to get a sum of money, wouldn''t he be fragrant?


    Jacob shook his head: "It''s too late. We all got the flyers. The soldiers outside will only get the flyers earlier.


    At this time, the news had spread long ago, and then collecting the flyers would have no meaning other than intensifying conflicts.


    The promise of the enemy is very deceptive. We will not be deceived, which does not mean that the low-level officers and soldiers will not be deceived. The top priority is that we must find ways to stabilize the military. "


    "Fucked" and "deceived", Jacob himself would not believe these words. The enemy did offer incentives, but the problem was that the price was not high.


    After all the calculations, the French army in Egypt now has only four to five million yuan. Even if it is a collective surrender, the so-called acquisition fee is only 1.8 million Aegis. Such a small amount of money is not worth the Austrian breach of contract.


    Moreover, the prisoners of war are not collected in vain, and they just add to the ransom. In the end, all expenses will be paid by the French government.


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 Chapter 935： Surrender is also an art

    The big figures in Cairo are still making their final struggles, and the French soldiers scattered outside are different. Knowing that the Egyptian battlefield is powerless and blocked again, the fool will smash to the end.


    The surrender conditions promised by Austria were only a catalyst, and it was that there were not many materials in hand that spurred everyone to make up their minds.


    In particular, some fortress strongholds trapped in the encirclement have begun to supply limited amounts of food. If you drag on like this, they will be finished without waiting for the enemy to attack.


    Aswan, located on the east bank of the Nile, is just an inconspicuous small city. It is well known because of the great uprising a few years ago.


    The rebels blew up the "Aswan Dam" and flooded the downstream delta. It attracted the attention of the European media and became famous all over the world.


    learn from mistakes. After the suppression of the rebels, the Egyptian colonial government deployed heavy troops in the Aswan area. The humble small city of Aswan has become a military location.


    After the outbreak of the European War, in order to avoid repeating the tragedy of the flooded delta, the French once again increased their troops to the Aswan area, with a total force of more than 80,000.


    With strong forces, the defenders in the Aswan area smashed the Austrian offensive many times. It is a pity that this is useless, and large-scale wars cannot be reversed by the gains and losses of one city and one place.


    Over time, the surrounding friendly forces fell under the enemy''s guns one after another, and the French army in Aswan gradually became a lone army.


    ...


    The French command in Aswan is gathering the stars at this moment, and almost all the high-ranking French officers who can come have come.


    "The defenders of Kom Ombo surrendered five days ago. The enemy''s siege has been completed. The situation in other areas is not optimistic. There will be no reinforcements. What should we do now?"


    No one is willing to bear the political disaster of surrender, and Lieutenant General Armand, the coach of the Aswan garrison, is no exception.


    In order not to go to a military court after the war, generally speaking, the best way to encounter this situation is to make a collective decision, and everyone should bear the responsibility together.


    "Your Excellency Lieutenant General, the orders given to us by the veterans of the War Zone Command are to stick to Aswan, without considering the actual situation.


    Since the war, we have paid more than 30,000 casualties, and our total strength has dropped from 80,000 at its peak to 50,000 now.


    What''s worse is that our stock of strategic materials is insufficient, medicines are almost exhausted, and weapons and ammunition can support another battle at most.


    In order to reduce food consumption, we even expelled civilians from our jurisdiction. But this is still not enough. Even if it is rationed according to the minimum standard, it will last for a month at most.


    We simply don''t have the conditions to stick to the Aswan region. Even if the enemy does not attack, we will be starved to death soon. "


    The population of Aswan is limited, and there will be only 200,000 people here in later generations, not to mention now. After the war broke out, there were more troops than civilians.


    As the cotton land in France, the Aswan region is no exception. A large amount of farmland is used to grow cotton.


    It doesn''t matter in normal times, it is tragedy in times of war. Even after expelling civilians, the defenders did not raise enough food.


    All strategic materials are lacking, so the quartermaster''s life is naturally difficult. The other quartermasters are all in the big game. As the quartermaster of the Aswan garrison, Major General Altiel is almost bald.


    A few days after the good days, the enemy cut off logistics supplies. Let alone fishing for oil and water, how to fill the stomachs of soldiers has become a problem.


    It is not that Altiel is conscientious, in fact, he is also a standard French quartermaster, and he is absolutely not merciless when making money.


    The reason for stopping now is to worry about the soldiers'' mutiny. This is a precedent. The French army has no tradition of starving to death and not causing trouble. Even if you don¡¯t eat well, you can turn your face in minutes if you are not full.


    On the other hand, he knows that to make money, he must first ensure that he has a life flower. Until now, Major General Artil had lost faith in the Aswan defenders.


    If you fail to win, the final result is nothing more than annihilation or surrender. Major General Altir had no glorious determination. He was just a quartermaster, and he was not responsible for the defeat and surrender.


    Regardless of the Austrian army''s promise to protect the safety of personal and property, if you really become a prisoner, the huge wealth is a reminder.


    In the war years, it was normal for people to die, especially those who died were prisoners of war, and no one would ever bother.


    Major General Altiel''s net worth is already not low. Whether he can keep it is still unknown. No matter how much he is, he will become a fat sheep. Naturally, he dare not take risks.


    The people who can sit here are all smart people, and everyone understands Major General Altir''s intentions. The logistics can''t support it, which is undoubtedly a good excuse for surrender.


    As for whether the logistical pressure is so great, whether there is really no ammunition, or whether the cooking is about to be cut off, this question is not important at all, anyway, everyone defaults to it.


    A middle-aged officer echoed: "Major General Altiel said rightly. Now we really do not have the conditions to defend the Aswan area. Without reinforcements and logistical supplies, it is only a matter of time before the Aswan area falls.


    It is said that the enemy also has a car covered with steel plates. It is very powerful and can be called invincible in the field. Our main force was defeated by them, and it was the failure of the last battle that led to the collapse of the situation.


    Now we have no way to deal with these iron bumps, and want to restore the logistics supply line in a short time, and there is almost no hope.


    Moreover, the strategic material resources we have hoarded in Egypt are limited. Even if the enemy''s blockade is opened, the general headquarters cannot provide materials to support us.


    Since the Aswan area is doomed to fail, there is no need for us to make unnecessary sacrifices. In order to defend Egypt, France has sacrificed more than 200,000 people, and there is no need to continue now.


    The key to the outcome of this war is Europe, not Aswan. Even if it is lost, as long as the European War is won, what is lost now will return to our hands in the future. "


    "Your Excellency, you are secretly changing the concept. Aswan area does not affect the outcome of this war, but the ownership of the Egyptian area affects the balance of victory.


    Once the Aswan region falls, the enemy will be able to blow up the dam, flood the lower delta area and destroy the social order in Egypt.


    When the time comes, the homeless Egyptians will rise up to rebel, causing a fatal blow to our rule, which will bring the entire Egyptian region to fall.


    For France, we must persevere, even if we persevere for a day, it will be of great help to the domestic battlefield. "


    There is no shortage of passionate men in any country, and France is no exception. I said earlier that there was a shortage of strategic materials, and Major General Antoine could not refute it. He couldn''t bear to speak directly of surrender now.


    You must know that surrender is also contagious. The French army in Aswan wants to surrender, but in fact it is also affected by the friendly forces.


    The first to surrender was the Italian divisions who came to the reinforcements. The Paris government originally sent them to cut off their ties with Italian independent organizations and reduce security risks.


    After all, the relationship between Italians and Austria is not good. Under the deliberate propaganda of the French government, many Italians hate Austria.


    However, none of this can stop their determination to surrender. After being severely beaten by the Austrian army, these guys decisively chose Congxin.


    In comparison, this is not bad. If the European continent is left behind, this purely Italian division, the Paris government will not dare to use it at all.


    Once entangled with independent organizations, it is not a question of surrender, but a direct mutiny.


    Up to now, three purely Italian divisions have turned on the battlefield and almost collapsed the southern front that the French had painstakingly managed.


    Fortunately, there are not many such purely Italian divisions. They are all leftovers from the history of the French annexation of the Italian states. They have been gradually abolished by the French government over the years.


    Taking advantage of the opportunity of this war, the Paris government directly seized the military and political power of several Italian states. The former two kingdoms of Sicily and Tuscany became rubber stamps.


    If France wins this war, these Italian states will probably completely become history, and there will be no chance to make rubber stamps.


    The internal troubles were solved, but the French army in Egypt was miserable. Coming with the head of the main force, they achieved a record not even as good as the colonial force.


    In the previous battle, the French army was defeated so quickly, in addition to the armored forces, which were powerful, these guys who were dragging their legs also made great contributions.


    Although it''s impossible to fight a war, running is the first place.


    If someone conducts statistics, they will find that in the previous battle, the Italian division not only defeated the fastest, but also had the lowest casualty rate.


    After the war, they were scattered and stationed in various places. These guys also did not give up, continuing to play the role of fraud. Not only surrendered by himself, in order to sell a good price, many times also mobilized teammates to surrender together.


    As for the hatred with Austria, is it important to have national independence or to have Aegis?


    When someone came out to sing the opposite, everyone''s expressions became gloomy. Everyone wants to be a hero, no one wants to be a coward, but the price of being a hero is too high.


    Seeing that the situation on the field changed, the coach Lieutenant General Armand persuaded with all his heart: "Major General Antoine, please calm down. No one wants to see the fall of Egypt, but we really can''t fight.


    Maybe you don''t want to believe it, but it is the case. The telegrams we communicated with the outside world were all left deliberately by the enemy.


    So far, two-thirds of the cities in Egypt have fallen into the hands of the enemy. More than 200,000 French troops have surrendered their weapons. The remaining cities that are still resisting, including Cairo, are all crumbling.


    The enemy has mastered the initiative on the battlefield. They do not need to blow up the dam. The strategic value of the Aswan area has disappeared.


    If it were not for the Nile, the enemy would not even need to occupy the Aswan area.


    For this war, France has paid too much. If you count the country, the number of people killed in action may have exceeded one million.


    This is close to 2% of our total population, but the end of the war is still far away, and no one knows the final number of casualties.


    Since the Aswan area is destined to be unprotected, as a commander, he is obliged to take the boys back safely. We cannot just light up this generation just for a moment. "


    The previous ones are all excuses, but the last sentence is the truth from Lieutenant General Armand.


    The French Empire seems to have a population of 60 million, but the Italians are alienated from them, and the true population is more than 37 million in the headquarter.


    After the war broke out, although the Italians were also enlisted into the army, the main force of the enlistment was still the French, and the French were also the most killed on the battlefield.


    People hate less when they use it. Since the war, the French government has clearly felt the lack of manpower, and the elites have also realized the importance of population.


    But all this is too late, and the population cannot increase in one or two days. Even if it is to create a human right away, it will take twenty years to be useful.


    In the face of the cruel reality, Major General Antoine was caught in a fierce psychological struggle. After a long time, he said fiercely: "If this is the case, then we will blow up the Aswan Dam before surrendering. Anyway, the Egyptian region cannot be saved. , Simply leave a mess for the enemy."


    As soon as the words landed, Lieutenant General Armand hurriedly retorted: "No! There are our troops downstream. If the dam is suddenly blown up, our troops will inevitably suffer heavy losses.


    Every soldier is a hero of France. They can die on the battlefield, but they must not die in our own hands. "


    There is no doubt that this is just an excuse. The telegram has not been cut off, and the defenders in the Aswan area are still in contact with the outside world. Just report the news in advance.


    Only in this way, the downstream defenders can surrender reasonably, and all the responsibility for losing the city and land will fall on them.


    As the coach, Lieutenant General Armand is naturally the first responsible person. After the war, not just to be held accountable by the military court, but to be shot directly.


    Not only is the coach finished, but everyone present will also follow suit, and no one can escape. Patriotic return to patriotism, you have to lose your name, everyone still respects you.


    ...


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 Chapter 936： Nanyang Chaos

    Once the Pandora''s Box is opened, it can no longer be closed. The controversy that took place at the French command in Aswan was just one of the episodes. Similar things are still happening in Egypt.


    How to surrender in a reasonable and reasonable manner has become the focus of controversy. This is not the counsel of French generals, nor is it that they are unpatriotic.


    The high-level officers knowing the importance of the Egyptian region does not mean that the low-level officers and soldiers can also understand the importance of Egypt to France. In the eyes of most soldiers, the Egyptian region is nothing more than a colony, and if you lose it, you lose it. It''s not a big deal.


    Since it is destined to be unable to hold on, let it simply give up. Anyway, France lost its colony and it is not even a little bit. There are many richer people than Egypt, and life is not going to go by.


    With no morale and lack of strategic materials, this kind of battle is definitely impossible to fight.


    In this context, savvy high-level military officers naturally have to consider the future and strive for a decent ending as much as possible.


    Since June, the Austrian army has slowed down its offensive and changed to a long-term siege, and the situation in Egypt has gradually eased.


    The original military struggle has gradually turned into politics. At the negotiating table, the delegates fought with each other, and the intensity was no weaker than on the battlefield.


    Initiating a political offensive, this was instructed by Franz himself. As a good emperor who loves peace, of course, we must minimize casualties.


    Up to now, the Austrian army has also paid hundreds of thousands of casualties. When the war is over, this figure will go even further.


    The French army in Egypt is already a turtle in the urn. Time is on the side of the Austrian army. There is insufficient food and water sources are destroyed. The besieged French army simply cannot afford it.


    Instead of forcing the French to fight with the beasts, it is better to use political means to make them surrender and reduce their losses.


    As for the consumption of the French''s vital power, it can also be done in a prisoner-of-war camp, and it is even easier than on the battlefield.


    The effect of the political offensive is naturally significant. Over time, after realizing that the struggle was useless, more and more French troops put down their weapons and entered the prison camp.


    The dust is about to settle in Egypt, and the European continent is also developing for the better. The French expulsion action certainly increased Austria¡¯s burden, but also made the people of the German region feel the same hatred.


    Stimulated by the power of hatred, the Beidd army, which was originally only a second-rate combat force, has undergone an astonishing transformation. If the combat power is not enough, just use morale to make up, and now there are some elite troops.


    This change is directly reflected on the battlefield in Central Europe. The anti-French alliance, which had fallen into a disadvantage due to the inadequacy of its allies, is now gradually turning over.


    We must know that Austria''s hidden armored forces have not yet been put into use, and the total force invested in the Central European battlefield is only one million, so it is impossible to talk about doing our best.


    The gains on the battlefield are nothing; what really delights Franz is the political gains.


    Affected by this war, the Great German thought has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even in Hanover and Prussia, they have become the mainstream of society.


    Under the threat of the French, interest groups that originally boycotted Austria have now changed their positions and sent representatives to contact the Vienna government.


    If it were not for the fact that the positions of the two sides were wrong, Franz really wanted to give Napoleon IV a medal of German unification in recognition of his contribution to the unification of the German region.


    The Habsburg dynasty has worked hard for hundreds of years, but it has not completed the great cause of unification. With the selfless help of the French government, it finally sees the light.


    Up to now, the Vienna government has signed secret agreements with 23 states and reached an agreement on the reconstruction of the Holy Roman Empire.


    That''s right, it is to rebuild the Holy Roman Empire. The word "new" in front of it will be removed to show the inheritance of the complete legal system of the Shinra.


    As for the present North Germany, only waiting for the end of the war will become history and disappear from this world.


    ...


    Just when everything was moving in a good direction, there was a message that made Franz unbelievable.


    "Are you sure you are not mistaken, the Japanese are going to invade Southeast Asia?"


    It''s not that Franz made a fuss, it''s that the news is too abnormal. If the Japanese and French formed an alliance to invade Austrian Southeast Asia before the news of the fall of French Egypt spreads, he would understand.


    Now it''s different. Since the Vienna government released the rumor that Egypt completely occupied Egypt, all the countries in the Americas that had been inspired by Britain and France have retracted.


    Even Colombia, which has many conflicts with Austria, has now stopped all anti-Austrian propaganda and never mentions revenge.


    Everyone is a human being. Since the outbreak of the European War, the French seem to be advancing, but in fact they have only achieved a series of tactical victories. They were completely defeated strategically.


    The Central European battlefield was unable to break through the Rhine Defense Line, the southern European battlefield was crushed and beaten by Austria, and the African battlefield lost even more messy. Now it has lost the vital Egypt, which makes people feel like they are getting worse.


    Don''t say that the British secretly supported it at this time. Even if they end up personally, they may not be able to reverse the situation.


    Against this background, who would dare to jump into the huge pit of France?


    The Japanese are not stupid. No matter how many benefits the French promised, there is no reason to participate in seeking abuse.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Wesenberg: "Yesterday morning, the Japanese government announced that it would send troops to Southeast Asia on the grounds that continuous disputes in the Southeast Asia region have harmed its own interests.


    Immediately afterwards, Britain and France issued an announcement inviting the Japanese navy to enter the South Ocean to help restore order there.


    The current Nanyang chaos is just an episode of the war against France. After the war broke out, we and the French also tore our skins in Nanyang.


    Affected by this, the social order in Nanyang has also been broken. Pirates emerge in endlessly, and trade in the former prosperous Strait of Malacca is almost cut off. "


    There is no doubt that the chaos in Nanyang must be related to Austria. Pirates are rampant, and they are also inseparable from Austria.


    Because of the war, the route from the Austrian mainland to the Australasia was basically cut off, and even if it could go, it had to go around a big circle.


    There is an African continent, and sufficient preparations are made in advance. Austria''s demand for resources in the South Ocean region is not enough, and the demand for this route can be said to be minimal.


    In line with the principle that I can''t use it, and I can''t let the enemy use it, it will naturally be destroyed. In the beginning, it just blocked the Strait of Malacca with the Germans occupying the Malay Peninsula and prohibited French merchant ships from passing through.


    Later, I found that the effect was not satisfactory, so I changed the national flag. In these years, there is no precise satellite positioning, and it is impossible to judge the owner of the ship and its destination.


    The best method naturally prohibits the delivery of all strategic materials. It''s a pity that there are too many countries involved in doing this, and it is very easy to offend people. First of all, it is impossible for the British to agree.


    In order to reduce the impact, Austria also had to make a loss move. For a time, thieves gathered in the Nanyang area, focusing on ships carrying strategic supplies.


    Since the outbreak of the European War, there have been more than 100 accidental ships in the Southeast Asia, and the total tonnage has exceeded 200,000 tons.


    Austria is doing things, and the French are not idle. It was too shameful to rob in person, so the two sides supported a batch of white gloves and played pirate tactics.


    What''s interesting is that the loss of ships in France and Austria was not the biggest, but the British who sunk the most ships.


    Of course, this is just to judge from the flying national flag. No one knows or wants to know the true country of ownership of the ship.


    Since the British did not jump out, it can be proved that not many ships looted by pirates really belonged to Britain.


    Now letting the Japanese navy into the South Ocean, encircling and suppressing pirates is a fake, and helping the French restore their routes and striking Austria is the goal, and it may even directly invade the Austrian South Ocean.


    Although everyone looks down on the strength of the Japanese, in the Southeast Asian region, the Japanese family is also capable of dictating the victory of Fao''s battle.


    Prime Minister Carl: "The situation in the Nanyang region is complex. Our naval forces there are limited. It is very difficult to defeat the French-Japanese coalition forces.


    Once the enemy launches a full-scale attack, we can only choose to temporarily avoid the edge. If you want to reverse this situation, unless you can bring in new allies, such as Spain, Portugal, or the Dutch.


    This is almost impossible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tried it many times. No matter how high our price is, they have no guts to participate. "


    Excluding the sleeping Far Eastern Empire, there are only a few countries that have influence on the Southeast Asia. The British can''t win, the Vienna government can only choose generals from short ones. Unfortunately, these short men are unwilling to participate.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg: "Perhaps the situation is not as bad as we thought. To enter the South Seas, the Japanese must first cross the Philippines, preferably together with Ryukyu.


    Under the premise that the anti-French alliance has an advantage, as long as the Japanese government is not stupid, it will not choose to bind with the French at this time.


    Compared with our enemies, the two old-school empires that are declining are obviously better to bully. As long as we release a certain amount of goodwill, the Japanese should make the right choice. "


    ...


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 Chapter 937： Attack on Luzon

    At the Palace of Versailles, a bunch of quasi allies all flinched, and the Japanese government still insisted on fulfilling the agreement. Napoleon IV was so touched that he improved its diplomatic relations with Japan for an unprecedented time.


    Substantive rewards are also indispensable. The French government now needs to set an example and let everyone know that it is good to cooperate with them in order to attract more collaborators and reverse political passiveness.


    Because of the war, France is not wealthy now, but the dead camel is bigger than the horse. Even plucking a hair is a huge profit for the Japanese government.


    Besides, besides money, there is another thing called technology in this world. Even in this era of lax technological blockade, it is also difficult for Asian countries to introduce advanced technologies.


    Not to mention the difficulty of communication, even if someone sells technology, you have to be able to identify the authenticity and you also need a bulging wallet.


    If you look at the industrial development history of the Meiji Restoration, you will find that this is also a history of Japanese government trickery. Many of the imported technology and equipment will face unsuitability when they arrive in Japan.


    Perhaps it was because the early stage suffered a lot of deceit, that the later generations of the Japanese can be self-reliant and catch up, smoothing the gap between the two sides.


    It is rare to catch up with the European powers, and the Japanese will naturally not give up this good opportunity. The Japanese minister in Paris, Ichiro Honda, who does not know the domestic plan, is now enthusiastically changing his contract with the French.


    The cover is impressively "France''s Technical Assistance Treaty with Japan". The treaty contains thousands of various civilian and military technologies, including almost all of the world''s rotten technologies.


    In theory, as long as the Japanese introduce and digest these technologies, they can be promoted to third-rate industrial countries, and the process of industrialization can be shortened by at least ten years.


    As for more advanced technologies, they are not qualified to peep into a country that has not yet completed industrialization. Even if the basic industry is not up to standard, many advanced technologies cannot be used even if they are obtained.


    It is a pity that the reality is cruel, and this treaty, which seems vital to Japan, is mostly impossible to implement.


    The French are not philanthropists. The so-called technical assistance was established after the Japanese government declared war on Austria. The specific amount depends on the performance of the Japanese army on the battlefield.


    ...


    The sea is blue, the sky is vast, and the red sun only shows half of his face, and it wipes a piece of sunset, like a colorful veil, and even the sea water is dyed golden yellow.


    The sky gradually dimmed, and with the roar of ships, the already silent dock became noisy again.


    A group of laborers in ragged clothes stood up at this moment, looking into the distance, eyes full of expectation.


    The work on the pier is not easy to do, not to mention the hard work, and it is not stable. Even in the prosperous Luzon Island, there is no guarantee that there will be work every day.


    When busy, there may be hundreds of merchant ships transiting here a day, and there are endless work to do. In free time, it may not open for ten and a half days.


    As a result of the war, the trade routes in the Southeast Asian region also depressed. Merchant ships running solo gangs no longer dare to go out to sea easily.


    France and Austria played pirate tactics in Nanyang, and now they have developed to the point where they have made mistakes and have not let go.


    When you encounter a real pirate, the big deal is to rob you of money, and the chance of surviving is still not low; when you encounter such a pseudo-pirate, you usually end up with people and boats.


    In the face of two big hooligans, no one has any choice but to let the pirates take the blame.


    Nowadays, those who can do trade in the South Seas are all large fleets working together. Usually, a certain neutral navy must be invited to send warships to **** them to pass safely.


    In this context, the prosperous Luzon Island in the past has also depressed, and there are fewer ships in the past, and the workers on the dock naturally have a hard time.


    From the clothing point of view, it can be roughly judged that these workers have the most mixed race, the Chinese are the next, the Japanese are the next, and a small number of whites.


    This is also in line with the situation in Luzon. The Spanish ruled here for hundreds of years. Civilization is still only passed on in the city, and most of the local indigenous people are in the tribal era.


    Since it is a tribe, there is no need to expect them to come out and find work. Anyway, wild plants and fruits are enough to fill your stomach, so there is no need to work hard.


    There are circles everywhere, and the small dock is no exception. Also at the bottom of society, they are also divided into three, six, nine, etc., you can tell by looking at the clothes.


    This is the territory of Spain, and the white status is naturally the highest. The same goes for living on the dock, but most of them are in the management, and very few do hard work.


    The rest of the positions are similar. When you live more, you can be friends, and when you live less, you can compete. In order to make a living, there are no conflicts between various groups in private.


    The prosperity of Luzon is built on the port. The Spaniards did not intend to develop the local economy, and naturally there were not many jobs.


    Compared to entering mines and plantations, although life on the dock is unstable, the income is higher.


    Those who can stand here are the victors in the struggle. So they must not only support themselves, but also support the gang leaders behind them.


    The distance is getting closer, and the hull is faintly visible. A middle-aged man sighed: "Don''t look at it, this is the work of the Japanese warship without us."


    The most important thing in discussing life on the dock is vision. What kind of business needs to be grabbed, what kind of business can be accepted, must make accurate judgments.


    For example, now, Japanese warships are coming, and there is basically no business. Even if it is docked for supplies, priority Japanese workers will be used.


    The same applies to merchant ships. Asians are all disadvantaged groups when they go to sea to discuss life these days, and they must be grouped to survive. Clan, fellow villagers, and gangs are all indispensable.


    The eager young man returned to his place and replied helplessly: "I know Uncle Liu. We haven''t received a few deals this month, and we have to pay profit to the gang.


    I don''t know when this day is the head. If this continues, we are going to drink northwest wind. "


    The crowd sat on the ground in twos and threes, and someone took out a big cigarette and started smoking, vomiting the smoke to paralyze his nerves, in order to escape the sorrow of reality.


    Seeing this scene, the middle-aged man frowned and said impatiently: "Deng Mazi, put away your cigarettes. When do you still smoke this stuff, if you can''t save money, you can spend some money later. what."


    After speaking, the middle-aged man kicked over. These days, most of the dock workers are bachelors, one person is full and the whole family is not hungry, the work is hard and tired, and it is common to smoke.


    Although Spain is also a signatory to the international anti-smoking regulations, it was more due to pressure from public opinion, or to give Austria a face, and it was not really implemented.


    Now there are only a few European countries that have completed the anti-smoking campaign in the true sense, and it is only Austria that has carried out the anti-smoking campaign in the colonies.


    The Vienna Government¡¯s Unlimited Accountability Act, regardless of time and location, will be pulled out to shoot when a drug offender is caught, so that opium dealers all over the world will be timid to stop the spread of opium.


    That''s right, it just stopped the spread of drugs. The secret drug trade still exists, but the government has cracked it too hard, and drug trafficking in Austria has become the world''s most dangerous profession.


    The middle-aged man was originally one of them, but after he had a family, he wanted to support his family and forcibly gave up his addiction.


    Because of the perseverance to quit smoking and his maturity in his work, the middle-aged man was favored by a fellow of the gang and became the little boss on the dock.


    In a sense, middle-aged men are also beneficiaries of the Austrian anti-smoking campaign.


    Since the establishment of Lan Fong Province, it has become the center of the gathering of Nanyang Chinese. After all, there are too few safe places these days. Every once in a while, the colonists will set off an anti-China movement to harvest wealth.


    Lanfang province, under the banner of Austria, does not have to worry about threats from foreign enemies; internally, it also implements provincial autonomy. Under the influence of Austria, it also plays the rule of law.


    Regardless of the law, at least there are rules of the game, so there is no need to worry about security.


    With a safe investment environment, Chinese capital lacking a sense of security naturally swarmed in, directly driving the economic development of Lanfang Province.


    Until now, the large Chinese families in Nanyang have basically moved their nests to Borneo.


    Although it is an autonomous province, the Chinese have a natural awe of imperial power. The emperor ordered a smoking ban, and the self-government had no guts to say no.


    Coupled with the promotion of people of insight, and the Austrian navy''s blow to the smoke carrier, which restricted the import of opium, the anti-smoking campaign in Lanfang Province has also been completed well.


    The opium sellers were shot, and the opium inhaled was forced into a drug rehabilitation center. Regardless of their status or status, they passively quit smoking, and naturally the gang leader is also indispensable.


    After all, Hongmen, the largest gang in Nanyang, is essentially controlled by several big families. The upper echelons quit smoking, and the lower gang members were naturally affected.


    Moreover, the anti-smoking campaign is not just a ban on smoking, it is also accompanied by a lot of publicity. By now, everyone has become accustomed to despising smoking, just as everyone resents drug use in later generations.


    It''s hard to persuade the **** ghost. Seeing that his words were treated as wind in his ears, the middle-aged man frowned, and he turned around and came out of sight.


    "Don''t follow him, he will go on like this, and sooner or later he will go to the streets. As for the issue of profit, I will communicate with the gang. Everyone is from the same town. The gang will not let you starve to death."


    The Hongmen of this year is not only a mere gang organization, but also the gathering place of the township party. Most Hongmen in various places have no compulsory binding force to each other, but bear a common brand.


    This gives him different attributes. While collecting protection fees, he is also responsible for social assistance, such as helping compatriots who have just come to Nanyang to settle down and find work.


    ...


    Warships are different from merchant ships, and they must be negotiated in advance if they want to dock. There is no doubt that this Japanese fleet is an uninvited guest.


    Communication is also useless. Although the Banya Empire has fallen, and the Japanese have not been taken into consideration, it is impossible to agree to lend a port to them for transit.


    Even Britain and France will not be able to come forward. The situation on the European battlefield is becoming more and more obvious. It will be enough to save face without putting the French down. How can it be on the side of France?


    Seeing that the negotiations have been delayed and without results, the fleet commander Yuheng Ito coldly ordered: "Give the prepared gifts to the Spaniards and tell them that we are just docking to buy some supplies. It will not be delayed for long. Before dark Will leave without causing him trouble.


    Inform the army to be ready, take immediate action once it reaches the shore, and hit the enemy by surprise. "


    It is impossible to leave before dark. Ito Yuhiro chose this time point specially, as long as he reached the shore, he would have to drag it until dark.


    The Spaniards have been operating on Luzon Island for a long time. Although the shore artillery on the island is old, its power still cannot be underestimated. If it were a strong attack, the Japanese army would have to pay a heavy price.


    As for Spain''s Philippine fleet, a group of eliminated sailing warships, and two old-fashioned iron-clad ships, Yutoh Ito is still not concerned.


    Japan''s wealth is limited, and this war must be resolved quickly. The core of the Philippines is in Luzon. As long as you win this place, the rest will be easier.


    Money can push the ghosts, let alone stop for supplies for a short time?


    This time, the Japanese government went south under the name of encircling and suppressing pirates, and went to Austria on the open. The Spaniards did not realize the danger at all, and even subconsciously, they never thought that the Japanese could pose a threat to them.


    Although the Japanese fleet in front of them is too large, they still take it for granted that the Japanese dare not challenge Spain. It can only be said that the days of peace have been too long, making them lose their sense of crisis.


    On the island, Japanese ronin in twos and threes began to gather in the tavern. This is not the first time, drinking a glass at night seems to be a Japanese habit.


    If someone pays attention, you will find that these people are different in the weekdays, all of them are like chicken blood, and their eyes are full of murderousness.


    ...


    "Some of us have been here for more than ten years, and some have just arrived last month. We have only one purpose for coming here, which is to help the empire capture Southeast Asia and drive away the white invaders.


    Today the opportunity is finally here, our fleet is outside, and the general offensive will be launched at night. Our task is to take down the Government House and Municipal Building before the battle begins, and disrupt the enemy''s command system.


    Time is running out, now we will start distributing weapons..."


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 Chapter 938： Banknote capacity

    Upon receiving the news of the Japanese attack on the Philippines, Franz almost couldn''t help laughing. This is just dozing off, someone handed a pillow.


    There is no doubt that the Japanese helped Austria this time. Pulling the Spaniard off the battlefield for no reason, now the French is uncomfortable.


    No matter how the Banya Empire fell, it was still a member of the great powers, and it was definitely not the kind of master who could not fight back.


    Even if the French say that Japan¡¯s attack on the Philippines has nothing to do with them, the Spanish have to believe it. We must know that the passage of Japanese troops from the Philippine Sea was guaranteed by Britain and France to the Spanish government.


    If they don''t have the face of Britain and France, let alone stop for supplies from the Japanese, even if they pass through the Philippine Sea, the Spanish will not agree.


    There is no such thing as the high seas these days. The great powers are more overbearing. The so-called territorial waters are determined by themselves.


    Indigenous countries like Japan have no say.


    If the horses and carts are clearly set out, it is not easy for the Japanese to invade the Philippines. Landing alone cannot be completed in a day or two. There is a lack of replenishment points on the way, and all materials must be transported from the mainland.


    With Japan¡¯s current national strength, if you can¡¯t make a quick battle, you will drag yourself to death if you can¡¯t make a quick decision.


    In order to maintain his majestic image in the minds of his men, Franz quickly calmed down and casually found an excuse to cover up his emotions.


    "The Japanese entered Southeast Asia at the invitation of Britain and France, and now they have attacked the Philippines. The Spanish should be very angry now.


    We tried to push it from behind the scenes, as far as possible to draw the anger of the Spaniards to the French, and try to see if there is a windfall. "


    A windfall is basically impossible. The Spaniards get angry, at most, they just take the Japanese to exhale. As for the British and French, they can''t move at all.


    Regardless of Austria¡¯s promises, it¡¯s useless. The politicians are all human beings. Everyone loves the icing on the cake, and no one does the rain.


    Although joining the anti-French alliance now does not mean giving money in snow, it is also accompanied by very big risks.


    France is not a persimmon, regardless of their strategic failure, but they still do not lose the wind on the European battlefield.


    Before the outcome of the Central European battlefield, no one is sure that the French will really be unable to come back. If the French burst out suddenly, Austria''s strong strength can withstand it, it does not mean that Spain can withstand it.


    This is a lesson learned. The last anti-French war that Spain participated in won victory, but Spain, as a victorious country, was tossed for half its life and lost large colonies of America.


    Despite paying such a high price, when the spoils were finally divided, Spain, which was weak, could only play soy sauce.


    The past is not forgotten, unless it is to make sure that the French are no longer good, otherwise the Spanish government will find it difficult to produce the courage to declare war on France.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg analyzed: "Your Majesty, the French will not admit that Japan''s attack on the Philippines has something to do with them. If nothing else, they will soon cut with the Japanese.


    In addition to the British who endorsed it, the Spanish government can only hold back in its heart no matter how angry it is.


    However, such guidance is also beneficial. After such a big loss, the Spaniard will definitely retaliate.


    As long as they spur the anti-French wave in their country, and there must be an embargo on French materials, the Spanish government still has the courage to do it. "


    It is not a question of acceptance or rejection. Normal people know that it is impossible for the French to instigate the Japanese to attack the Philippines at this time. If the Spaniards force the anti-French alliance, France will suffer from the enemy.


    Whether it is to quell the anger of the Spaniards or give an explanation to the European world, the French must be cut off from the Japanese.


    ally?


    This is clearly the pig teammate. France wooed its allies to get rid of its political isolation, not to enmity with European countries.


    The previous expulsion operations have already made many European countries feel uneasy. Another wave of seizures of Spanish colonies will eliminate the need for them to mix in the European continent.


    If he could grab it, Franz would have done it as early as more than a decade, and he would never have the French turn. It wasn''t that I was afraid of angering the crowd that I gave up this attractive plan and worked hard to open up a colony.


    Prime Minister Carl added: "It is not entirely impossible. As long as the Spaniards believe that we will definitely win this war, and then they can be lured.


    However, this does not have much substantial meaning. The Spaniards are sure that we can win the war, it can only be our victory in the Central European or Southern European wars.


    If they win, they will be awkward to look at it if they take them to declare war on France. The deliberate ingredients are too heavy and it is easy to be suspicious.


    If people can see through our true purpose, then I am afraid that there will be another disturbance.


    The British do not look at us as the dominant family, the Russians also do not want us to be the only European hegemon, and other European countries do not want to see an extra master.


    Suddenly stood on the opposite side of all countries, and if you wanted to weaken France, it would be completely hopeless. "


    This is also the reason why Franz dared not order a full-scale offensive. Defeating the French is only the end of the smoke war, and there will be an even more tragic diplomatic battle.


    The early end of the Anglo-Russian War disrupted the previous strategic layout of the Vienna government and the plan to completely dismember France was declared bankrupt.


    How to divide European countries so that Austria can dominate the post-war negotiations has become the most important problem at the moment.


    After many hesitations, Franz made a decision: "Use our power to lobby the bureaucrats of the tsarist government and find a way to bring the Russians into the water.


    They do not need to send troops directly, as long as the tsarist government is willing to declare war on France, they will have their share of the post-war gains.


    The speed must be fast, and we have to precede the British to take action and create established facts. If it is too late, most of our strategic objectives will be abolished. "


    It is not that Franz thinks too much. With the current international situation, the British are likely to smash a joint mediation team to interfere in the war before the end of the European War.


    Needless to say, all European countries have motives to interfere in this war. For their own benefit, no one wants to see the emergence of a European hegemon.


    Once Britain and Russia take the lead, this alliance can be established in minutes. Anyway, the law does not blame the public, and Austria wants to settle accounts after the fall, but also consider the anger of the public.


    Hard top is impossible. Regardless of the strength of the anti-French alliance headed by Austria, if it encounters international interference, this alliance will soon fall apart.


    Counting on the gang to advance and retreat with Austria, Franz is not crazy yet. Without the anti-French alliance, if you fight against the European world with your own strength, the odds of winning will be 50-50 at best. What is the difference between death and death?


    In particular, this fifty-five open is still based on the premise of defeating France first. If the French still breathes, interference in the alliance will appear, and the situation will be even worse.


    If military means cannot be dealt with, then political means can only be used. Whether it''s buying or flicking, as long as the Russians are pulled onto the boat, the situation is very different.


    Although the British politicians have a thick-skinned face, no matter how shameless they are, the belligerent country cannot be turned into a mediator country.


    Even if the Russians reacted from behind, they could only hold back in secret. No matter how much the tsarist government tossed, it was impossible to send troops to defend France.


    It''s much easier to pull on Russia and then fool Spain. Just look at the lineup and you know that the French lost the European War.


    There is no reason to reject a zero-risk, high-yield project. Anyway, there are a lot of bad things in France and Spain, and there is no pressure in the heart to fall into trouble.


    Franz had already thought about it. After fooling Russia and Spain, he directly forced Switzerland to join the war.


    Choose one of the two, either embrace victory with the anti-French alliance, or be buried with the French.


    Then, there is no more. Most countries in Europe are at war with the French, and no matter how much the British people toss, they can''t let everyone give up the benefits they get.


    The big deal is that Austria will not split the spoils, making Levi friendly to the League. Anyway, French Africa is almost eating, and Franz doesn''t care about the compensation.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg frowned and replied: "Your Majesty, it is not easy to encourage the Russians to declare war with the French.


    The situation has gradually become clearer, and the tsarist government does not want to weaken France too much. The more we drew in, the less the Russians would go to war.


    In this context, we can only push hands in secret. Including the power of the Pro-Austrians, it is not appropriate to use too much.


    Only by letting the tsarist government realize the benefits of declaring war on the law can they take the bait. To do this is very difficult. "


    On the face of it, this is true, but Franz is still unmoved. Although his butterfly effect has affected Russian politics, the nature of the tsarist government has not changed.


    "Greedy" is the biggest characteristic of the tsarist government. Coupled with their corrupt bureaucracy, this is even bigger.


    "Spend the money! Buy the Russian bureaucrats and nobles at all costs and sell them the benefits of declaring war against France.


    Isn¡¯t the Tsarist government poor? As long as they declare war on France, they don¡¯t have to repay the debts they owed the French before, and there are still large sums of war reparations after the war.


    You don''t need to send troops, you don''t need to spend money, and you can get so many benefits just by declaring war in name. People who don''t believe in Russians are not tempted. "


    In the Russian Empire, there is nothing that cannot be solved by throwing money; if there is, it must be that the money is not enough.


    Incorrupt bureaucrats may exist, but in the Russian Empire, such people cannot get along. The world is muddy, and innocence is the original sin.


    No matter how shrewd Alexander III was, as long as his ministers all said in unison that declaring war with the French is good for Russia, and it is difficult for him not to be affected.


    ...


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 Chapter 939： Act early

    In Paris, Napoleon IV has not slept well for several days since the news of the Japanese attack on the Philippines came.


    In any case, the Japanese army went south at the invitation of Britain and France. In order to let the Spaniards go, the governments of Britain and France have repeatedly made guarantees to the Spaniards. Now that this happened, they are naturally to blame.


    In this age of the weak and the strong, promises are similar to farting. If it is in normal times, Napoleon IV is not breaking his promise to Spain, and they can''t do anything anyway.


    But now it''s different, unlike Britain, which is out of the way, France is now stuck in the quagmire of the European War and can''t get out of it. Even Spain, which was declining to the west, can now bring them a deadly threat.


    How to appease the furious Spain and resolve this diplomatic dispute has become the most urgent problem that the French government needs to face.


    Enduring the discomfort, Napoleon IV asked: "Say, what do the Spanish want?"


    The interests between nations are eternal. No matter what happened in the past, as long as the interests are put in place, everything can be discussed.


    As neighbors, the contradiction between France and Spain is naturally not small, but the strength of France is too strong, and the Spaniards have no confidence to fight against it.


    The European War changed the balance of power between the two sides. All the French forces were put into the war and lost the ability to continue to suppress Spain.


    For various reasons, the Japanese attack on the Philippines happened to intensify the contradictions between the Fa and the West. With Austria''s behind the scenes, the Spanish nationalists have exploded.


    Under domestic pressure, the Spanish government not only declared war on the Japanese immediately, but also sent a stern diplomatic note to Britain and France.


    Foreign Minister Karel Cadlec shook his head: "I don''t know. It happened so suddenly that the Spanish government has not made a decision.


    The Japanese monkeys have done too much, the nationalists in Spain have been stimulated, and the domestic call for the main battle is high.


    According to information from the Embassy in Madrid, the Austrians have already got on the line with the Spanish nationalists, and the spearhead of public opinion is directed at us. The situation is very unfavorable for us. "


    What does the Spaniard want, does Karel Kadlec really know?


    the answer is negative!


    The problem is that France can''t give what the Spaniards want now, is unwilling to give it, and cannot give it.


    When you open the diplomatic note, you know that the Spaniards have already set the conditions. Needless to say, France is required to fulfill the agreement, expel the Japanese and compensate the losses.


    The Spanish government also made a territorial claim to France, not only for France to cede French Morocco, but also for the re-delineation of the border between the two countries.


    Karel Kadletz naturally rejected this request to take advantage of the fire, and there was no room for discussion at all.


    Except for the first one that is acceptable to expel the Japanese, if the French government dares to agree to the remaining conditions, a revolution must break out in the country.


    The only condition that can be promised, but France can''t do it. The French Far East Fleet is confronting the Austrian Navy, and has no ability to expel the Japanese.


    Even the French government dare not use diplomatic threats. In case the Japanese were in a hurry, they ran to join forces with the Austrian navy, and the French Indochina Peninsula would be finished.


    This is not a joke, but it can happen. If the Japanese were to actively cooperate with the Austrian Navy to kill the French Far East Fleet, the Vienna government could not find a reason to refuse.


    As a qualified politician, Karel Kadlec would naturally be confused when he could do nothing.


    After a long silence, Napoleon IV said weakly: "Tell the British, I have agreed to their terms."


    For Napoleon IV, who was aspiring to surpass his father''s generation, making this decision was undoubtedly a bow to reality.


    But there was no way. The development of the European War was unexpected. France alone could not win the war.


    Without compromising with the British, you cannot get the full support of the London government. Without the support of the British, France would have no hope of winning.


    Compromise with the British means that France has given up the European hegemony, and even the dominance of building the international order after the war has also been given up.


    In this context, even if France won the war, it would not be able to achieve its original strategic goal. The war was fought in vain.


    It is better to fight for nothing than to lose. Deep down, Napoleon IV has made up his mind to farm with peace of mind only when the war is over, and to reconcile when his strength is restored...


    ...


    Downing Street, inside the government building.


    The Gladstone cabinet is gathering to discuss the international impact of the Japanese attack on the Philippines and the countermeasures.


    The Secretary of the Navy Astley said righteously: "The Japanese are too courageous and dare to play with us. If we don''t give them a good look, all cats and dogs will ride on us in the future."


    Anger is hard to talk about, and the life and death of the Spaniard has never been within Sir Astley''s consideration. In his view, the Japanese attack on the Philippines was an opportunity for the Royal Navy to perform.


    In the past decade or so, the French and Austrian navies have been catching up, and the Royal Navy, which is the hegemon in the world''s naval industry, is also under great pressure.


    A lot of financial resources have been invested in the bottomless pit of the Navy, and no war has really broken out. Many members of Congress have opinions on this.


    Even the outside world still circulates that the three navies of Britain, France and Austria colluded with each other in order to defraud the government of funds and deliberately created maritime conflicts.


    To break this doubt is very simple, find an enemy to fight a battle. Britain spreads across the world, and the enemy has long been frightened, and only France and Austria are the ones who dare to fight them.


    Needless to say, neither of these two can be played. The power gap between everyone is not huge, and if a war breaks out, it is easy to strike a defeated ending.


    The Royal Navy is sober, and it is important to prove its importance, and it is unnecessary to take the risk of national luck.


    In contrast, the Japanese who have emerged now are much more bullied. It is not Astley''s pride, but the Royal Navy''s big business. Just as long as the Far East fleet moves, the Japanese Navy can only go home in a desperate manner.


    Foreign Secretary George reminded: "Sir, the problem now is no longer a problem for the Japanese. They attacked the Philippine Islands. On the surface, they were just a war between Japan and the West. In essence, they were also involved in the European War.


    The European War is at a stalemate, and the Spaniard''s strength is already sufficient to break this fragile balance. Now both France and Austria are wooing them, and it seems that the Austrians are bidding higher.


    It is still Franz''s usual method, generous of others, this time he promised the interests of the French.


    It is said that the Austrians directly sent a map of France, as long as the Spanish are willing to join the anti-French alliance, the French territory is left to their choice.


    Judging from the current situation, if we do not take action, Spain is very likely to join the anti-French alliance.


    As for the Japanese, they are just a jump show. It is easy to shoot them to death, but it has no practical value. Now whether they have them or not, it will not affect the Spanish decision.


    In case Spain chooses to stand with Austria, we still need this jump to cause trouble for the anti-French alliance, so we will keep them for now. "


    Being generous to others also has technical content. Austria can do this because the two countries border France and Spain. For historical reasons, the two countries are not only conflicted, but also territorial disputes.


    Such conditions, regardless of whether the Spanish government is tempted or not, the nationalists in Spain have already taken the bait anyway.


    The French government cannot provide the same conditions. Even if you draw a gourd, take a map of Austria and send it to Spain, Spain will not ask for it.


    There is no other reason, only strength. No matter how rich the benefits are, what''s the point of not being able to eat it? With Spain¡¯s national power, there is simply no ability to operate an enclave.


    Prime Minister Gladstone nodded: "The French have succumbed. It seems that their actual situation is worse than we expected.


    We can''t wait any longer, we must act as soon as possible. In case the French lose in Southern Europe or Central Europe, they will not have the capital of Austria to come back.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately followed our plan and invited European countries to form a mediation team to end this meaningless war.


    Before that, we must stabilize the Spaniards. If they are willing to join the mediation team, we will help them drive out the Japanese. "


    The conversation that seems to be an understatement is full of swords and swords behind it.


    The British army is limited in strength. To interfere in this European War, it must rely on the power of other countries. However, everyone is not a fool, and every country has its own interests.


    If diplomatic deterrence can solve the problem, it will be fine. In case the negotiation table is not settled, it will be solved by force. There are not enough benefits. It is just for a vague European balance. It is too much for everyone to send troops to intervene. Embarrassing people.


    Unless Austria shows strong aggressiveness and makes governments feel threatened, otherwise it will not be possible to coordinate international relations in one or two days.


    The Foreign Secretary George shrugged and replied helplessly: "To do this, not only we can accomplish this, but the cooperation of the French is also needed.


    We must know that our ally has enemies all over Europe, and there are not a few who want to see them unlucky. If they do not take practical actions to reassure European governments, it may be difficult to obtain support from all countries.


    Especially the Spaniards and Russians, they have the ability to influence this war, no matter which one joins the anti-French alliance, our mediation plan is meaningless. "


    In this age of the weak and the strong, the key to solving the problem still depends on strength. Not only military strength, but also comprehensive political and diplomatic strength.


    Although Spain has declined, but the tiger skin has not been punctured, in the eyes of European countries, they are still a great power.


    On the face of it, they are the fifth powers in Europe second only to the four major powers of Britain, France, Austria and Russia, and they are also the fifth powers in the world.


    The anti-French alliance is already very powerful, and any other powers are invincible.


    Most countries in Europe are on the fence. Without sufficient assurance, they will not easily stand in line.


    Without enough brothers, the momentum cannot be built up, and the deterrence will naturally be greatly reduced. In this context, only the major powers themselves are in battle.


    The Anglo-Russian War has just ended, and the hatred between the two countries is at its peak. No matter how confident people are, they will not think that Britain and Russia can cooperate sincerely.


    Even if the interests are exactly the same, the high-level governments of the two countries are willing to cooperate, and the people below will act spontaneously. There will be absolutely no ambiguity when pulling back.


    It can be said that once France is defeated, the situation will turn sideways. In a sense, the actions of the Japanese helped the British government make a decision.


    In order not to lose control of the situation, the British had to abandon their plan to pick peaches after the war. Taking advantage of the fact that the European War had no victory or defeat, the Intervention Alliance was formed in advance.


    ...


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 Chapter 940： Wealth

    With the start of the British action, the original secret battle of Fa-Austria diplomacy has been taken over by the British. It''s not that I look down on the French, but the French government''s diplomacy is really bad.


    Of course, this is also directly related to the high hatred of Bonaparte in Europe. The Napoleon III era did ease relations with everyone, but unfortunately with the annexation of Italy by France, this relaxed international environment is gone forever.


    In a sense, Napoleon III was also pitting his son. It has achieved itself by annexing the Italian region, but it has left a huge pit that cannot be filled.


    No way, it''s not the Middle Ages anymore. European nationalism has risen, but it can''t be digested, and it is full of hatred.


    Especially for many small countries, in order to protect their own security, they have to unite to exclude the French, in order to deter other European powers, lest everyone follow the example.


    This is the main reason why the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot achieve results. It''s not that the clowns are firm-willed, it''s that they have decided not to stand with France politically.


    Small countries won''t move, let alone big countries. There is only one overlord, everyone is a competitor, even if the alliance is only temporary.


    Especially in the context of the long-standing Russian-Austrian alliance, only Britain is left to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Originally, a group of enemies were waiting, plus a scam teammate, it was logical that France surpassed the Russians to become the number one "villain" on the European continent.


    Professional matters should be entrusted to professionals. Although he was reluctant to admit it, Napoleon IV knew very well that playing diplomacy in England and Austria was the king. As silver players, they really didn''t have to go up and drag their feet.


    ...


    The Anglo-Austrian diplomatic game has begun, and Europe has once again staged a turbulent situation. It is busy attacking the Japanese government in the Philippines. It is not known that it has just gone through the ghost gate.


    If it weren''t for Spain''s failure to state its position, the British felt that they were worthwhile, and now the Royal Navy would tell them what is socially sinister.


    Colonization is more than just strength. Countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal can keep their overseas colonies and naturally have their own ways of survival.


    If it is purely from the perspective of strength, the colonies of the world have been divided up by the three countries of Britain, France and Austria, and it is the turn of the small countries like Holland and Portugal to blend.


    The big gangsters did not start to grab it, not because there is no oil and water in these lands. In fact, the Philippines, Cuba, Indonesia and other regions were rich and prosperous this year, and they were not robbed because of politics.


    As a member of a vested interest group, big gangsters must also abide by the rules of the game. If you act recklessly, you will inevitably be backlashed by the rules.


    So challengers are generally emerging powers. Those who are barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, they are not part of the system, so they are naturally not afraid of backlash against the rules.


    Of course, the challenger is also at risk. If he doesn''t choose the right time, he might be shot to death as soon as he takes off.


    General Ito Yuheng couldn''t take care of the risks involved. Right now he was still immersed in the joy of the successful attack on Luzon Island.


    Relying on a surprise attack + cooperation between inside and outside, the Japanese army not only successfully completed the landing, but also captured three Spanish warships staying in the port.


    Although these sailing warships have fallen behind the times and have withdrawn from the mainstream of the navy, and two of them were injured in the battle last night, Yuhiro Ito did not dislike it at all.


    Regardless of the fact that the three big gangsters of Britain, France and Austria eliminated the sailing warships, they have even passed the age of ironclad ships and entered the pre-fearless era, but the navies of most countries in the world are still dominated by sailing warships.


    The Japanese Navy is no exception. Except for the purchase of several iron-clad warships from the British, most of the warships are sailing warships.


    There is no other reason, just one word-"poor". The cost of building an ironclad ship can be used to build several sailing warships of the same tonnage.


    As for the more advanced pre-dreadnoughts, that''s not to mention. With the military expenses of the Japanese navy, it can''t be used at all.


    Looking at the fiscal revenue of the Japanese government, the fiscal revenue of 80 million yen seems to be not low, but it is actually the same. It is more than 16 million when converted into Aegis, and even more only when converted into British pounds. More than eight million.


    (Remarks: 1 yen is approximately 0.75 grams of gold, and the value of Aegis and Japanese Yen is approximately 4.88:1)


    The cost of a former dreadnought ship is as high as millions of pounds, and it is estimated to be doubled if it is exported. After joining, the messy renewal service fee will be even more. No matter how aggressive the Japanese government is, it is impossible to buy a boat with one-third of its fiscal revenue.


    After landing successfully, the navy''s work is basically completed, and then just staring at the remaining Spanish navy to ensure the smooth flow of sea routes.


    There is no decisive battle at sea. In the sneak attack on Luzon, the Spanish Philippine fleet has lost one-third of its warships.


    This made the already disadvantaged Philippine fleet even worse, let alone a decisive battle with the Japanese army, because of the speed, they were even choking on the task of breaking diplomatic relations.


    A middle-aged officer at the Japanese South Fleet Command reported in a helpless tone: "Your Excellency, we have sent someone to inspect the captured Spanish battleship. The damage is not too serious and can be repaired in Luzon.


    It¡¯s just that the ship¡¯s age is a bit old, and the latest one was in service in 1875 and will be retired in a few years.


    I don''t know what the Spaniards thought. One of the warships was designed without a steam engine, or it was installed later, which was very uncoordinated. "


    The decline of an empire is not without reason. Generally speaking, there is a common problem of bureaucracy and serious corruption. Spain is no exception.


    Existence must have its rationality. The strange and seemingly unreasonable design actually contains official university questions behind it.


    Of course, these problems cannot be understood by Japanese naval officers who are just starting out in Japan. They are eager to fight for the rise of Japan, and they have not had time to fall.


    General Yuhiro Ito nodded thoughtfully: "Don''t worry about these small issues. If the Spanish government is immortal, nothing will happen to us.


    It doesn''t matter if the ship is old, the elimination of sailing warships has become a foregone conclusion, and a few years will be enough.


    The Philippine Islands are not small. The Spaniards want to peek-a-boo with us, and it is not so easy to spot them. In the next battle, we need more warships.


    Immediately send people to repair the damaged warships. I have sent people to notify the country that they will send officers and soldiers to receive them as soon as possible, and strive to form combat effectiveness as soon as possible. "


    Frankly speaking, the Southward Fleet should not stay in Luzon now. It is the best choice to defeat Spain''s Philippine fleet in one fell swoop.


    But there is no way, the success of the landing is always profitable. The army is making a fortune, and the navy can''t just watch.


    The Japanese army and navy are not harmonious. If the navy does not participate, the Spanish accumulation in the Philippines for hundreds of years will all fall into the hands of the army.


    After eating this thing, there is no spit out. Even if the lawsuit is brought to Emperor Meiji, don''t expect the army to give in.


    The bottom of the family is too thin, and the eyelids are so shallow. Compared with these benefits within reach, pursuing and destroying the remnant enemy by victory is not so important.


    ...


    As Hongmen''s base camp on Luzon Island, Chen''s residence was already full of people at the moment. Many people drove their families to rush over. From time to time, there were children''s crying, which made Chen Tao, the leader, the more upset he was, but he couldn''t vent.


    It was all messed up outside. After the Japanese had driven away the Spaniards, they began unscrupulous robberies, and everyone had to come over to report to the group to keep warm.


    The gangs also need someone to support, and these people gathered are the foundation of Hongmen in Luzon. It''s not a younger brother, or a family member of the younger brother, or a clan that has a close relationship.


    Looking at the chaotic scene, Chen Tao sighed. There is no way, it happened so suddenly, there is no time to react at all.


    Different from the previous anti-Chinese movement, it happened in advance, and these well-informed guys are the masters who are ready to run in advance.


    Now not only did it have time to prepare, but also received a large group of people, always worrying about the sudden arrival of the Japanese army.


    "Master, the weapons are ready, do you think they will be sent first?"


    The butler''s voice pulled Chen Taoyue''s thoughts back. Today is different from the past. With the Chinese base camp in Lanfang Province, it is much easier for everyone to engage in arms.


    As long as someone pays to buy it, Austrian arms dealers dare to sell it. If it weren''t for the reaction of the Spaniards, the artillery could get it.


    Originally, these weapons were intended to deal with the indigenous people in the future. Although the anti-China movement was planned by the colonial government, the executors were still the indigenous people. When it was almost done, they jumped out to pick the peaches.


    The times are developing, and the colonial government must also consider the influence of public opinion. Besides, they always go into battle shirtless and scare all the sheep away. How do they shear sheep and eat mutton?


    Chen Taoyue''s leading position was also killed all the way, since he had weapons, naturally he was not prepared to sit still.


    "Let¡¯s go ahead and send someone to contact Mr. Honorino. Now we need his help."


    It is not impossible to personally coordinate with the Japanese. With Hongmen''s connections in Nanyang, Chen Taoyue has also made many Japanese people. These people may not be the master of the Japanese army, but they can still do matchmaking.


    If the Japanese wanted to capture the Philippines, they naturally needed the cooperation of the earth snakes. The strength of the Japanese in the local area alone is not enough. If Hongmen is willing to rely on the Japanese, there is no reason to refuse. The problem now is that he is unwilling to get involved with the Japanese.


    Like most Nanyang Chinese in this era, Chen Taoyue also has an oceanophobia. Although the Japanese army has the upper hand, he is still more optimistic about the Spaniards.


    There is no doubt that if the Spaniards win the war, they will definitely carry out a big purge of those who defected to the Japanese. The more Chen Tao does not want to get stuck with this kind of thing.


    In this context, it is natural that only people who are not afraid of trouble can help. As Austria''s foreign affairs officer in the Philippines, Honorino is one of those who is not afraid of trouble.


    Since the establishment of Lanfang Autonomous Province, he has encountered similar things many times a year. In the face of Aegis, Mr. Honorino has always been willing to come.


    This can also be regarded as legal extra money. When an intermediary helps people match up, or simply accepts entrusted-agent negotiations, it is allowed by the Vienna government without harming Austria¡¯s interests.


    In fact, he did not harm Austria''s interests. This kind of foreign affairs officer sounds awesome, but in fact, the power is very small, and it can''t represent Austria at all. It is the ministers or ambassadors of various places who are really represented.


    The establishment of foreign affairs officers is, on the one hand, for commercial convenience and to resolve some commercial disputes; on the other hand, because the cost of setting up diplomatic embassies is too high, political influence must also be considered.


    Going to set up an embassy in another colony is obviously unreasonable. The status of the two sides is completely unequal.


    Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived. Before the housekeeper took action, a large white man walked in.


    "Don''t bother Chen, I will be there as soon as I receive the news, enough friends!"


    It was Honorino who came here. To this self-acquaintance guy, Chen Tao was originally less cold, but now he suddenly found that this guy is also very cute.


    Even though you know that the people are only for Aegis, if you can stand up and help in a crisis, then most of your friends are reliable.


    "Of course, you are the best friend. Now I need your help to dismiss the Japanese. As long as the Japanese do not enter Chinatown to rob, I am willing to pay them no more than 200,000 Aegis."


    At the moment of the crisis, Chen Taoyue couldn''t care about money anymore. Moreover, the money is not paid out by him alone, but shared by everyone.


    Everyone knows that if there is no bleeding at this time, after the Japanese army rushes in, it will be empty and empty.


    Hearing this number, Honorino only sighed: "I can''t tell, you are so rich!"


    After a pause, he immediately added: "Chen, are you sure you want to pay the money? Do you want to know the money was given to the Japanese? If the Spanish won the war, it will cause you a lot of trouble in the future."


    Everyone looked sad. This money was almost the limit that everyone could bear. If it weren''t compelling, no one would want to spend money to buy peace.


    The trouble is twofold. One is that it may trigger the greed of the Japanese; the other is that the Spaniards come back and reach out to them.


    Chen Taoyue asked, "Mr. Honorino, if you don''t pay, is there any way you can avoid the Japanese army from looting?"


    Honorino waved his hand and said, "No! But if you are willing to pay, I can do it.


    Anyway, it''s all about spending money to buy peace. Instead of giving it to the Japanese, it''s better to give it to us. A price of 350,000 Aegis, the troubles of the Japanese and the Spanish, I will settle it for you. "


    Looking at Honorino, who was in full control, Chen Tao frowned, saying this too much. If a big figure in Austria made the same promise, a foreign affairs officer might not have that much face.


    It seems that something has been sensed from everyone''s eyes. Honorino continued to add: "Don''t worry, this money is not what I want. I don''t have such a big appetite.


    The money is for the Vienna government. As long as you are willing to pay, I will authorize you to fly the flag of the Holy Roman Empire on behalf of the Vienna government.


    And come forward to communicate with the Japanese to prove that you are citizens of the Empire. I have been in Japan and know what the Japanese government is. They dare not challenge the empire.


    Even if these guys do not follow the rules and enter Chinatown to rob, the Empire will double the claim for you in the future.


    Of course, this citizenship is only temporary. After the crisis is over, it will disappear.


    In order to show our sincerity, we can first sign the contract and pay after the matter is over. Anyway, we are all friends, and I am not afraid that you will fall behind. "


    In order to be promoted, Honorino also fights. Although it is easy for foreign affairs officers to get oil and water, it is difficult for them to make official achievements. What''s more troublesome is that the political achievements are not seen in China.


    If you want to go further, you must have demonstrable achievements and prove your ability to the country.


    A mere hundreds of thousands of Aegis is not a big deal to the Vienna government, but if you can get the money for the Empire without any effort, it will be enough to prove Honorino''s ability.


    Perhaps it was the deferred payment that moved people''s hearts. The original suspicion no longer existed. An old man asked in a deep voice: "Mr. Honorino, if we want to obtain permanent citizenship, what price do we have to pay?"


    The more you experience, the more you know the value of safety. It¡¯s not that none of the people present has obtained the nationality of other European countries. The problem is that the effectiveness of skin color is greatly reduced.


    It''s okay to say that the small problem is that money can be used to clear the way, and in such a big trouble now, no one will help them.


    In contrast, Austria is much better, at least in the Southeast Asian region, regardless of the skin color, the nationality will be protected.


    Honorino shook his head: "This is not a question of money. The key to obtaining Austrian citizenship depends on contribution. If you have any specific requirements, you can consult the colonial government.


    Anyway, it is very difficult, I personally suggest that you can go to Lanfang Autonomous Province. Compared with other places in Nanyang, it is more suitable for you to survive. "


    Hearing this explanation, many people sighed. Everyone knows the situation in Lanfang Autonomous Province. If it weren''t for the plantation and mine cannot be moved, everyone would have moved with their family.


    ...


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 Chapter 941： The highest state of recklessness

    Facts have proved that life is still more important than money, and the richer people, the more they cherish their lives. After weighing the pros and cons, everyone still felt that the protection fee had to be paid.


    Being able to have a foundation in an unfriendly foreign country, whether it is from scratch or inherited from an ancestor, is not a simple commodity.


    With Austria¡¯s tiger skin, not only can you overcome the immediate threat, the most important thing is to avoid standing in line in this war.


    Compared with the Japanese robbery, political squadrons are really deadly. After all, in Nanyang, where the anti-Chinese movement often erupts, it''s not like being robbed once or twice. Everyone has experience in dealing with it.


    Even if it is robbed by the Japanese army, only a part of the floating wealth is lost. Political squadrons are different. If you make the wrong bet, you will die.


    Without the support of a powerful country, the overseas Chinese are just stubborn. Honorino wants to make money for his political achievements. Why don''t everyone here want to find a backer?


    There is a precedent for the Lanfang Company. Austria''s reputation among Nanyang Chinese is quite good. If you don¡¯t interfere in internal affairs, you can¡¯t find a second power if you take money to do things.


    The deal was concluded, and a diplomatic note representing the Austrian government appeared in front of General Youpeng in Shan County.


    If it weren''t for the country''s repeated urges not to conflict with the great powers, and the navy to watch it, Shanxian Youtoo really didn''t want to pay attention to this informal note.


    Hundreds of thousands of diaspora were added overnight. Such a joke is clearly fooling people. Unfortunately, there is no alternative. The Japanese government cannot provide the foreign powers with an excuse for interference.


    The Tokyo government still underestimated the political impact of the attack on the Philippines. This year, it is white people''s world. Banya is not as capable of pulling hatred as the Russians. International public opinion naturally tends to Spain.


    Even Britain and France, who invited the Japanese troops into Southeast Asia, have now changed their faces. Not only do they deny them as a quasi ally, they also invalidate all the previously negotiated conditions.


    "Tell the Austrians and let them provide relevant evidence. As far as I know, there are hundreds of Austrian nationals in the Philippine Islands, and the people living in Chinatown are all from the Far Eastern Empire. The color gap is so obvious, can I still be mistaken? "


    It''s not that Shanxian''s friends are not enough, and it''s not that he is greedy to rob. The key is that the plan has been disrupted.


    According to the original plan, after conquering Luzon, they used coercion and temptation to subdue the Chinese in Southeast Asia and lay the foundation for ruling the Philippines.


    "Your Excellency Commander, it¡¯s useless. News came from the inside. Just last night, Chen Taoyue, the Chinese leader of the Philippines, reached an agreement with the Austrian Foreign Officer in Honorino in the Philippines to pay 350,000 Aegis in exchange for Austria¡¯s security. Protection, the two sides have signed a treaty.


    I have dealt with Honorino, that is a vampire. It is very difficult to stir up three points unreasonably. It is impossible for him to give up the benefits he has obtained. "


    It was Kazuo Yamamoto, an intelligence officer sent to the Philippines by the Japanese government. He personally presided over the cooperation between inside and outside in the Luzon Island offensive and defensive battle.


    A friend in Shan County frowned, his eyes full of murderous intent. If possible, he doesn''t mind sending someone to kill him.


    Unfortunately, I can only think about it. There are too many insiders, and the risk of killing people is very high.


    Moreover, evidence is not popular these days. For the great powers, suspicion is enough, who cares about the evidence but not the evidence.


    As a high-level Japanese government, Yamaxian Yutomo is also concerned about the international situation.


    Judging from the current situation, the anti-French alliance has a very good chance of winning, and no matter how bad it is, it will be able to achieve a result of both losses.


    No matter what the result is, the anti-French alliance is an important force in the European world. In this context, it is undoubtedly unwise to offend the boss of the Anti-French Alliance.


    After a pause for a while, Shanxian Youpeng said helplessly: "No matter, they can''t run on the island anyway. They ordered the troops not to enter Chinatown for the time being.


    Yamamoto-kun, your next mission will be very important. It is necessary to win over the local powerful factions as soon as possible and form a colonial government to deal with the subsequent counterattack by the Spaniards. "


    Having just regained national sovereignty, the Japanese are still not strong these days, especially when facing European powers, they have no confidence at all.


    ...


    In St. Petersburg, Alexander III was very tangled. I don''t know when it started, and the voice of the main battle in the country rose again.


    There is no doubt that the Anglo-Russian War has just ended, and Central Asia is still in a mess, and it will definitely not be fighting with the British; Russia and Austria are traditional allies, and the main warriors will not want to do something with their own people.


    In addition to these two big bosses, there are only the French who are qualified to keep pace with Russia. The main target this time is the French.


    The reason is very simple: disrupt France, crush the Anglo-French alliance, cut off the arm of the British, and prepare for the future capture of India.


    To be far-fetched must be a bit far-fetched, but this is barely justified. According to the logic of the main battle faction, as long as the French fell, the future would be for the British to fight against the Russian-Austrian alliance alone, and the two-on-one game was settled.


    Stable is stable. The problem is that Anglo-Austria must follow the script. If you get down to France, Britain and Austria die again, it would be embarrassing.


    Austria has a good reputation, but the interests involved this time are too great. Alexander III expressed deep doubts about whether the Vienna government could fulfill the contract.


    Suspicion is not enough. In recent years, the Russian Empire has won the Russo-Prussian War and the Central Asian War, and the morale of the people in the country has been restored.


    Except that the government''s pockets are not enough, the arrogant Russian empire has returned.


    Strength is courage. Although the Central Asian War finally stopped in Afghanistan, the ambition to peek into India has already emerged.


    The high-level government can see the hidden crisis, it does not mean that ordinary people can see the crisis. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to light a firecracker and explode so much.


    "The voice of the main battle in the country is loud. Do you think it is suitable to declare war on the French?"


    Alexander III asked.


    The clamor was fierce among the people, but the tsarist government was extremely calm. Everyone knows that behind the high voice of the main battle, Austria is pushing it, but the voices of the people can''t deceive people. If it were not for the subjective tendency of the people, Austria''s pusher alone would not be able to create such a big momentum.


    This judgment is not wrong, but if someone conducts long-term public opinion guidance and brainwashing, it is not necessarily true.


    Of course, this cannot be blamed on the tsarist government. For a long time, the relations between Russia and Britain and France have not been good, and the domestic media to promote the dark history of Britain and France was originally politically correct.


    Since it is politically correct, it is nothing to be caught in some private goods. After all, newspapers and magazines should also attract attention!


    It doesn''t matter once or twice. After more than ten or twenty years, quantitative changes have caused qualitative changes. Coupled with the just-concluded Anglo-Russian War, the people''s hatred of Britain and France has become even more serious.


    Newsmen also have to eat. Since the people hate Britain and France, they naturally have to meet the needs of readers.


    Against this background, Austria invested money to fuel the flames, which quickly detonated public opinion, and the call for a declaration of war on France suddenly rose.


    For the popular state, public opinion can influence and even dominate government decision-making, but in the conservative Russian Empire, it is the tsarist government that can really make decisions.


    Secretary of the Army Ivanov: "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation in the European battlefield, the anti-French alliance has reversed the situation and the possibility of winning the war is very high.


    If we join in again, the French defeat will be a matter of time. Even if the British left the game in person, they were powerless. "


    Nothing wrong, now war with the French will definitely be able to win. Even if the French suddenly opened up and pulled up all the neutral countries, they couldn''t turn it over.


    Although the main battle was not clearly stated, from the expression of Marshal Ivanov, everyone could still see that the military was eager for war.


    It''s right to think about it. This kind of war that beats down dogs is the most suitable for exploiting military exploits. Naturally, the military cannot refuse.


    Foreign Secretary Oscar Jim¨¦nez analyzed: "The Marshal said rightly. Now joining the Anti-French Alliance, there is almost no military risk. However, we must also consider political influence.


    Our participation will allow the anti-French alliance to easily win the war, and the post-war European situation will be fundamentally reversed.


    According to the intelligence collected by the Federal Embassy in Germany, Austria has reached an agreement with many states to restore the Holy Roman Empire after the war.


    From a legal point of view, this can be regarded as Austria¡¯s internal affairs. As allies, we cannot directly oppose it.


    If there is no intervention, a giant spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, an empire that is no less inferior than the ancient Roman empire in history will emerge.


    There is no doubt that with this giant, the battle for European supremacy has naturally come to an end. For a long time to come, our European continent can only act as a supporting role. "


    European hegemony is the goal that the Russian Empire has struggled for hundreds of years, but unfortunately every time it ends in failure. If possible, no one is willing to give up now.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Alisher: "It is indeed not in our interest to grow Austria, but it is too late to find ways to contain it. Since the fall of Egypt, the French have been doomed to fail.


    Whether we join or not, the final outcome cannot be changed. That being the case, why don''t we prioritize the interests of the empire?


    A war with France does not mean that troops will be sent soon. We can find an excuse to delay time, consume the strength of the Austrians first, and wait for the last minute to send troops to share the fruits of victory.


    Although we don''t know how much we will get in the end, we don''t have to pay back the money we owe the French. This profit alone is worth our declaration of war on the law. "


    Regardless of the international situation and the European balance, nothing can compare to the reality of real interests. The tsarist government is really poor now, and it can save a fortune.


    A mere declaration of war in name can erase one billion francs of debt, and Alexander III really cannot find a reason to refuse.


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 Chapter 942： Give too much

    Austria is in action, but the British are not idle. In order to win over the Russians, the British Foreign Secretary George visited St. Petersburg in person.


    The most obvious sign of the industrial age is speed. From London to St. Petersburg in the Middle Ages, it usually took more than half a month, but now it only takes four or five days.


    The rapid development of navigation technology has brought the human world closer together. Everything has two sides, and the closer the connection, the increase of international disputes.


    Stepping out of the splint and looking at the sparsely greeted crowd ahead, George''s anger has risen.


    It''s too perfunctory. As the foreign minister of Britain, he is the most honorable guest wherever he goes. I didn''t expect the Russians to be so shameless.


    Not to mention the members of the royal family, even the top of the tsarist government did not come. Only a few low-level officials were sent here, and the identities of the two sides were completely unequal, which can be said to be very rude.


    Of course, this is the opinion of the British. In the opinion of the Russians, this treatment has already given a lot of face.


    The Anglo-Russian War has just ended, and the hatred between the two countries is at its peak. At this time, the government sells well to the British, what do the domestic people think?


    Politicians are smart people who know how to choose what is best for them. For thankless tasks like receiving British people, everyone naturally pushes them down until they can''t push it.


    The big people are gone, and there will be no welcome crowd. The fighting nation is not in vain, if a few passionate young people get mixed in, it would be embarrassing to rush to fight the British.


    It''s not that this kind of thing has never happened. When you open the history book, you will find that the number of Russian diplomats who received more than double digits because of duels, including the famous poet Pushkin.


    If you are angry, you still have to do things. The current international situation is very unfavorable for Britain, and a world hegemon who does not handle it well will change.


    Since the status of the reception staff is not equal, George will naturally not waste time on them. After disembarking, I went straight to the embassy and refused even the welcome banquet.


    ...


    "What''s the matter, why are the Russians so cold?"


    George asked seriously. Since it is an official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries must have communicated through it before this. On the grounds, this kind of talk has been discussed in advance, no matter how it is, you have to live a good life.


    Minister Richard Trulli explained: "The situation is very bad. Just a month ago, the Austrians made a sudden move and set off an anti-French wave in St. Petersburg.


    The Russian folk anti-French sentiment was already very strong, and the Pro-Austrians once again occupied a dominant position in the tsarist government.


    When we reacted and prepared to take measures, everything was too late.


    With the influence of public opinion and the advocacy of the pro-Austrians, the political stance of the tsarist government may have changed. "


    This is not his responsibility. Because of the Anglo-Russian War, Britain once withdrew from its embassy in Russia. The Minister Richard Trulli has actually just taken office for more than a month.


    In such a small amount of time, being able to straighten out daily work is already considered smart and capable. It would be too embarrassing to want to destroy Austria''s actions.


    George waved his hand and said sympathetically: "Forget it, it''s not your responsibility. The French party didn''t find out, let alone us?"


    As Britain¡¯s foreign minister, George still knows the political factions within the tsarist government very well. At present or in recent decades, the pro-Austrians have always held power.


    This is determined by interests. As the Russian-Austrian trade continues to deepen, more and more people are tied to this chain of interests.


    Not only is there a lot of pro-Opai in the tsarist government, but there are also many pro-Russian officials in the Vienna government. This cannot be changed by personal will.


    Of course, political inclination is not necessarily equal to political stance. In essence, everyone is still toward their own country.


    Generally speaking, this tendency can only work if it does not harm one''s own interests.


    Even so, Britain has no way to undermine Austria''s public opinion. After all, the Anglo-Russian War had just ended, and the pro-British factions in the tsarist government did not dare to rise up.


    Without the cooperation of local snakes, Britain would not be able to go on its own! If the British minister really stood up to help the French, it is estimated that the original anti-war faction could become the main combatant.


    However, George did not regard the change in the position of the tsarist government as the same thing. Between nations, only interests can last forever.


    In George''s view, it is the common interest of Britain and Russia to prevent Austria from dominating the continent. The indifference shown by the tsarist government was merely to inflate itself.


    If he was really not interested in mediation, the Tsarist government would have rejected his visit for a long time, and there would be no need to engage in these little tricks that could not make it on the stage.


    "Is the situation on the European battlefield bad?"


    Minister Richard Trulli asked.


    St. Petersburg''s information is still going to be blocked, even if the news comes, it will be filled with oil and jealous midway, and it has long lost its original flavor.


    George nodded: "The situation in the French-Italian region is unstable. Many guerrillas have appeared on the peninsula. The French defense line in southern Europe is at stake.


    On the battlefield in Central Europe, the French army seemed to be maintaining an offensive, but in fact it was exhausted physically and mentally. The troop is attrition very severe. Judging from the current situation on the battlefield, France will last at most for another year, and it will be crushed to death by Austria.


    The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and no one knows what will happen tomorrow. Arrange for a meeting between me and the top Russian leaders as soon as possible, and it is urgent to form an interference alliance. "


    It''s not that George was uncomfortable and wanted to make contact with the Russians in a hurry. The key was that they were running out of time.


    The Intervention Alliance cannot be built in a day or two. Even if the alliance is established, the relationship between all parties must be coordinated, and it will be impossible for a while.


    If the internal relations have not been straightened out, the European War will be over, and British fun will be in full swing.


    ...


    Almost at the same time George arrived in St. Petersburg, the negotiations between Russia and Austria also came to an end.


    Facts once again prove that there is nothing that money can''t handle; if there is, it must be that there is not enough money.


    Real money, the Vienna government is naturally unwilling to give it, but Franz is not pressured by the generosity of others.


    After the Vienna government promised that ¡°Once the Tsarist government joins the war, it will receive no less than 20% of the total war compensation,¡± the Tsarist government could no longer hold on.


    As the third largest power in the world, France has a very solid foundation. The reparations that can be made after the war are at least billions of Aegis.


    Calculated on the basis of the lowest 20%, it is also hundreds of millions or even a billion Aegis, which is equivalent to the fiscal revenue of the Russian Empire for several years.


    It was completely unexpected to the Russians that it was just a declaration of war and no combat missions were specified to be able to obtain such a generous return.


    In the view of the tsarist government, it is rare for the Austrians to be confused. If they do not sign the treaty soon, it will be too late for them to respond.


    ...


    After all the dust settled, the Russian Foreign Secretary Oscar Jimenez finally thought of the British Foreign Secretary who was visiting Russia.


    People come from afar, and it¡¯s just a matter of not being warmly received, and it¡¯s very rude to keep them there for several days.


    However, for Oscar Jimenez, this is not a problem. The relationship between Britain and Russia is like this. A few months ago the two countries were still fighting on the battlefield, and offending was also offending.


    Improve diplomatic relations with the British?


    Sorry, the tsarist government has not given up its ambitions for India. Although senior government officials know that the British are not easy to deal with, they still cannot stop the enthusiasm of the people.


    I am afraid of comparison in everything. Compared with the Russian-Prussian War, the Anglo-Russian War was much easier. In many people''s eyes, if it were not for the logistics, the Czar could have carried out a military parade in India.


    Even if it failed to achieve the ultimate goal this time, it captured Central Asia, including three quarters of the "Eurasian Heart."


    Immediately after the Anglo-Russian War, someone within the tsarist government proposed to build a railway connecting Moscow and Afghanistan in preparation for the next war.


    If it weren''t for the lack of money in the government''s pocket, the plan has already been implemented. In this context, any attempt to repair the relationship between Britain and Russia is doomed to be useless.


    ...


    British Foreign Secretary George asked: "Your Excellency, what was said in the telegram last time, do you know what your country thinks?"


    idea? Oscar Jimenez was a little dazed. Frankly speaking, if it hadn''t been for George''s just reminder, he would have almost forgotten the British proposal to form an interference alliance.


    The reason is very simple. I oppose all enemies who support it. The Anglo-Russian War had just ended, the British came to the door, and the tsarist government naturally did not believe that the British would be at ease.


    In Oscar Jimenez''s view, the British proposal was to divide the Russian-Austrian alliance. Then, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs handled this telegram, which was of great significance to the British.


    Even this visit by George was made deliberately by Oscar Jimenez in order to negotiate terms with Austria. Now that the goal has been achieved, the actors are naturally not so important.


    "Sorry, Sir George. After careful study, we feel that the situation in Europe is moving in the right direction and there is no need to form an interference alliance."


    Hearing this answer, the coffee cup in George''s hand almost fell. It is too unexpected, the Russians do not worry about Austria becoming bigger.


    George''s expression of horror naturally fell into the eyes of Oscar Jimenez.


    The Russian Empire really does not want to see Austria grow bigger. But there is no way. Identity determines the position. The Russian Empire has joined the anti-French alliance. The situation is developing in a direction that is conducive to the alliance. That must be correct.


    After calming down, George asked, "Your Excellency, are you kidding? According to the current situation, after the Anti-French Alliance wins the war, Austria will become the dominant one.


    The emergence of a giant across Asia, Europe and Africa not only endangers world peace, but also threatens your country''s interests. "


    Oscar Jimenez shook his head, and smiled slightly: "The Sir is too worried, Russia and Austria are allies, so there is no need to say such provocative words.


    Everyone knows what happened to the European War. If the French had not invaded Central Europe, there would have been no such war.


    After a **** battle, the Anti-French Alliance finally gained the upper hand. At this time, it is going to interfere. Isn''t it conniving at the French atrocities?


    If the aggressors are not punished, then in the future European countries will not follow the same pattern. Where can there be any peace? "


    Sarcasm, naked sarcasm. After finally occupying the moral high ground, Oscar Jimenez will naturally not give up this opportunity to mock the British.


    Everyone knows that endangering world peace is a joke. Since the 18th century, more than half of the world''s wars have been attributed to the British.


    Oscar Jimenez is naturally aware of the possible threats that Austria might bring. But being clear does not mean he can do anything.


    Joining the anti-French alliance, the Russian empire will be able to reap a lot of benefits as long as it lays down without taking any risks.


    If they join the British-led interference coalition, apart from reaping a wave of hatred, they will not even get the roots. Even if Britain and France are willing to compensate the Russian Empire, it is absolutely impossible to be as generous as Austria.


    We can''t let the Russian Empire give up the benefits at its fingertips for the overall benefit of the British! The tsarist government did not possess this kind of selfless dedication and selfless dedication.


    I was so angry when I first came, and now I was ridiculed by others. It was because George was very self-cultivation and couldn''t help it.


    "One day, you will regret your actions today! A group of short-sighted idiots! Wait, the Austrians will let you know what..."


    After speaking, George turned and left without looking back.


    Retaining is impossible. Oscar Jimenez is not a good-tempered master. George''s last words are obviously to provoke Russia-Austria relations.


    It doesn''t seem to matter, if it falls into the ears of someone with a heart, I don''t know how many disturbances will occur.


    If you don¡¯t rush to beat someone, you are already self-cultivation. Naturally, you will not admit defeat: "This will not bother you, you should take care of yourself first!


    The Russian-Austrian alliance has been going on for decades and has withstood wind and rain. The relationship between the two countries cannot be provoked by just a few words.


    On the contrary, if your country is jumping up and down like this, it will definitely be liquidated after the war. Let''s first think about how to gain a foothold in Europe after the war! "


    Oscar Jim¨¦nez''s voice was so loud that many people heard it, and directly angered George who had not gone far away.


    However, this is also true. Based on the role of the British in this war, the relationship between Britain and Austria is doomed to fail.


    Oscar Jimenez is naturally not a reckless man to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire. Taking the initiative to turn faces with the British is naturally for Austria to see.


    The tsarist government has decided to declare without war for the time being. In this context, they naturally have to do something to prove their worth.


    Otherwise, just take advantage and not do anything, what qualifications do they have to divide the spoils after the war? Is it just a treaty? That''s too simple. There is no free lunch in this world.


    Now that it has turned its face with the British, the Tsarist government can declare to the public that it has smashed the British conspiracy to pick peaches and made outstanding contributions to the cause of anti-French.


    As for the contradiction between Ming Ying and Austrian, that can only be regarded as incidental. Russia and Austria are allies, and the Tsarist government is destined to be unable to complete the important task of restricting Austria, so it can only be carried by the British.


    From the standpoint of the Russian Empire, it would be perfect if it could drag the British into the quagmire of the European War.


    ...


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 Chapter 943： Illogical

    In Tokyo, after receiving news of Austria''s involvement in Philippine affairs, Emperor Meiji convened an imperial meeting overnight.


    No way, this is the deterrence of the top powers. Like most ordinary people in this era, Emperor Meiji also suffered from "foreign" fear.


    Just challenging Spain, Emperor Meiji was very nervous, and if we came to Austria, life would really be impossible.


    Regardless of the smooth development of this southward strategy, the Spaniards were even more wasteful than expected. In just over a month, the Japanese occupied a small part of the Philippines, which was a brilliant success.


    But this is only on the surface. The Japanese army''s triumphant advance only caught Spain by surprise. In essence, Spain''s overall strength is still higher than that of Japan.


    No matter how powerful the Meiji Restoration is, it has only developed for more than 20 years, which is incomparable with the century-old accumulation of the old empire.


    Of course, since it dares to be a challenger, the Japanese government also has its own advantages. For example, it is closer to the mainland, and the army has stronger combat effectiveness and higher morale.


    Having a military advantage does not mean that everything is going well. As the first to challenge the existence of a white country, Japan fell into a disadvantage in terms of politics and diplomacy.


    It''s all about fighting alone. The key is that there is not even a single supporter, so it can be said to be more isolated than France; on the other hand, Spain has at least earned the sympathy of the European world.


    The interference of foreign powers has become the biggest risk of this southward move. The discovery of Austria¡¯s change, even if it was just a trivial matter, Emperor Meiji did not dare to take it lightly.


    Ito Bowen analyzed: "Your Majesty, don''t worry. Austria is busy with the European War and shouldn''t really want to interfere in Philippine affairs.


    We went south this time, playing the banner of being invited by Britain and France. It is normal for the Austrians to be vigilant.


    At exactly this time, the Nanyang Chinese came to the door, and they tried to push the boat along the water to determine whether we had any signs of continuing to go south.


    General Youpeng in Shanxian County did a very good job, and he decisively chose to back down without causing conflict. Now the Austrians should rest assured. "


    After thinking about it, the Japanese army entered Nanyang at the invitation of Britain and France. At first sight, it was aimed at the Austrian Nanyang. Although the Japanese government explained after the fact, it will also cause Austria''s dissatisfaction.


    The powers must all have tempers. It''s normal to create a little obstacle and get a little revenge.


    Oyama Iwa asked, "Ito-kun, this is a shame to the Japanese Empire. How can it be called a good one?


    Today Austria comes, we have to make concessions; tomorrow, England and France come, do we have to make concessions?


    Step back, step back. This is how the ambitions of the great powers were used to it. If you do not learn to say no to the great powers, the Great Japanese Empire will never really stand up!


    Don''t talk about temptation or temptation, Austria has never put us in the eyes, and the Vienna government will not bother with it at all.


    I think it is mostly the personal behavior of a diplomat. Whether the Austrian government knows about this is an unknown.


    Austria is not a European hegemon yet, so domineering. If they win the war, will they directly let us withdraw from the Philippines?


    I suggest ignoring the unreasonable demands of the Austrians, handling this incident hard, and expressing our hard-line stance to the outside world.


    Anyway, the European War was so tragic, it is impossible for the Austrians to push us to the opposite at this time. "


    Failing to grab the position of coach and being forced to stay in the base camp for planning, that''s all. The key is that the strategy formulated by the base camp becomes unrecognizable when it comes to the front line.


    Facing the Japanese army''s No. 1 Yuanlaoshan County friend, Da Shanyan had no choice but to endure it, but his anger still suffocated.


    Now that this thing happened again, I couldn''t help but vent. Moreover, his status also requires him to be tough to the outside world, otherwise how to establish prestige in the army?


    What''s more, there is no problem with his analysis. In a short period of time, Austria did not have the time to worry about the Southeast Asia. Even if it is done too much, it is impossible to come to liquidation immediately.


    As for the autumn afterwards, can''t you still hold your thighs? The Royal Navy is in full swing. As long as the British do not agree, it will be difficult for Austria to make a difference even if it wants to settle accounts after the fall.


    Ito Bowen rubbed his forehead. This kind of justified rebuttal was the most troublesome, but he didn''t want to offend Austria.


    The Japanese army was studying the French and had a fascinating confidence in France, but Ito Hirobumi, a politician, did not look at it that way.


    The scale of the European War is huge, and the combat effectiveness of troops is of course important, but more depends on the overall national strength.


    In the eyes of many politicians, France had already lost the moment the war fell into a state of anxiety. Just as Ito Hirobumi was tangled, a shocking news came.


    "Your Majesty, just received a telegram that the Russians declared war on France!"


    Emperor Meiji didn''t take care of it either, so he snatched the telegram from the attendant and quickly scanned it.


    Although they don''t know what happened, everyone knows that the disputed issue just now doesn''t need to continue. From the moment the Russians joined the war, France has been unable to recover.


    Possible victory and destined victory are two different concepts. In the absence of certainty that Austria will definitely win, there are still people who dare to take a gamble; now that the overall situation is set, everyone cannot ignore the attitude of the future European hegemon.


    ...


    In London, George, who returned without success, just got off the ship and received this bad news. Before he could rest, he hurried to the palace to attend the imperial meeting.


    The matter is so big that Queen Victoria, who doesn''t care much about politics, can''t sit still now.


    At this moment, the elderly Queen Victoria questioned with a trembling voice: "According to your opinion, the monarch should not intervene in politics. In recent years, I have rarely been involved in politics.


    The major and minor matters of the empire are all left to you for handling. But who can tell me why the international situation has developed to this point? "


    Controversy between monarchy and relative power has been common throughout the ages. The world only knows that Queen Victoria rarely gets involved in politics, but they do not realize that this is also the result of a power struggle.


    Since the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria has lost a strong political arm and has gradually lost her strength in the struggle for power.


    However, Queen Victoria was not an idler. Seeing that she could not suppress the cabinet, she decisively chose to retreat.


    On the one hand, reducing and mixing with politics, on the other hand, it firmly controls power and does not let go. In short, I can authorize you to use the power, but I also have the right to take it back.


    This is also the reason why Edward VII can reshape the monarchy in the future. After all, power has always been in the hands of the royal family, but it is usually useless.


    In contrast, later generations of British kings will not work. From the time when George V gave up power, he can never get it back.


    Facing the queen''s question, everyone bowed their heads. Everyone knows that the crisis is coming, not only the crisis in Britain, but also their crisis. Once it is not handled properly, everyone''s political life will be over.


    As the person directly responsible, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George stepped forward and explained: "Queen, the Russians declared war on France too suddenly and completely illogical.


    Austria has developed so fast in recent years that we have become a behemoth before we have time to suppress it.


    The main reason for this error is that successive governments have a wrong consensus-Austria is not a concern.


    From a geographical point of view, Austria was sandwiched between France and Russia, which blocked the eastward road of the French and the westward road of the Russians.


    The seeds of the crisis have already been planted. In theory, the stronger Austria is, the more it will incur hostility from France and Russia. As long as we push from behind the scenes, France and Russia will join forces.


    Based on this judgment, we have always focused on France and Russia. You know, France and Russia are insecure. The French often jump up and down, and the Russians invade Afghanistan directly..."


    Before George could finish speaking, Queen Victoria interrupted strongly: "I don''t care if it is in accordance with your logic. In short, the Russians have now declared war on France.


    Your so-called French-Russian joint plan to check and balance Austria is nothing but shit, not even as good as shit.


    What is more ridiculous is that this European War was promoted by you. I still remember that you vowed to make sure that you would use this war to hurt both Fav and the two enemies at the same time.


    You have seen the results now. Half of the task was completed, successfully weakening the French. If nothing else, France after the war will no longer be a threat to us.


    Doesn''t it sound great? Britain¡¯s old enemy has been killed, and you are all British heroes.


    But is this what we need? Without the French, who would check and balance Austria for us and count on the Russians?


    Are you sure that they want to fight for European hegemony with Austria instead of going south to fight for India? "


    Whether it is the breaking of the European balance and Austria becoming the new hegemon, or the Russian invasion of India, it is the greatest threat to Britain.


    Anyone with a discerning eye knows that since the Russians declared war on the French at this time, it must have been an agreement between Russia and Austria.


    There is only one European hegemon, and Austria is now a general trend. On this issue, the Vienna government will certainly not give in. Then it can only be that the strategic direction of the Russians has changed.


    With the vast glaciers of Siberia, even if the Russians wanted to move eastward, they couldn''t make it through. At least before the railway, they could not support their ambitions.


    Not to mention in the north, the Nordic Federation is just a hedgehog, or the kind without much meat, obviously not a bear¡¯s dish.


    Looking around, apart from going west and Austria competing for European supremacy, only going south to seize India.


    The queen incarnate as a big sprayer is invincible, and no one dares to go up to the trouble at this time.


    The explanation is to cover up, things have already happened, no matter if it is unreasonable, they are all facts. If it feels unreasonable, it can only mean that your brain is not enough.


    Maybe it''s enough spray, or maybe it''s old and exhausted. After venting her anger, Queen Victoria slowed down and asked: "Prime Minister, what are you going to do next?"


    It''s impossible to deal with it personally. It''s a mess now, and it can explode at any time. The responsibility must be borne by this government, which is why Gladstone''s cabinet has not yet overturned.


    "Queen, the Russians'' participation in the war happened so suddenly, we don''t know what happened in the middle. The most urgent thing is to figure out the reasons for this, and then find a targeted way to keep the French.


    The government has already taken action and has persuaded more than a dozen neutral countries to mediate this war with us. "


    It is true that more than a dozen neutral countries have been won, but unfortunately, there are preconditions. What the London government promised to everyone was that Britain and Russia would lead the formation of an interference alliance. Everyone would just follow the fight, and the countries agreed to participate.


    At this point, even if countries continue to fulfill the agreement, it is of no use. These days, it is not that many countries have the right to speak, but the key is to look at strength.


    Let the small countries mediate this war, and you might be scared to pee at the negotiating table. The great powers are playing rogues, but not everyone dares to take it.


    Let alone the distance, European countries can''t count on it anyway. As long as the anti-French alliance gives a little warning, everyone will follow their hearts.


    Queen Victoria would not be satisfied with this kind of unreliable plan, and said coldly: "Is it right, then may God bless Britain. I hope the French can last a little longer and give you a chance to take action." ."


    A plan that is not reliable is not reliable, but some are better than none. Before there is a better way, you can only use it first.


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 Chapter 944： Its time to stand in line

    In Paris, after repeatedly confirming that the news of the Russian declaration of war was correct, Napoleon IV fainted directly, and the French government followed suit.


    The innocence really collapsed. Austria alone made them exhausted, and now the Russians are running back and forth, and the subsequent battles simply cannot be fought.


    Seeing the doctor coming out, Prime Minister Terence Burkin asked hurriedly: "Mr. Telcon, how is your majesty''s health?"


    In a monarchy, the emperor fainted is also a major event. If it was normal, when Napoleon IV had a physical problem, Terrence Burkin, as prime minister, might still secretly celebrate.


    The struggle between monarchy and power has never stopped. The monarch¡¯s health problems are a good time to expand the power.


    Obviously, Terence Burkin is not thinking about fighting for power. France is now suffering from internal and external troubles. If another power struggle breaks out, it will really be over.


    Under the nest, there are finished eggs.


    As the Prime Minister of France, Terence Burkin''s fate has long been tied to the Bonaparte dynasty, and he has no chance of quitting.


    "Prime Minister, please rest assured, your majesty is in good health. It was only after being severely stimulated that I suddenly fainted.


    Now that you are awake, you can go in. It''s just that your majesty''s mental state is still a bit wrong, you should pay attention to it, and don''t make him too tired, especially if he can''t be subjected to severe stimulation. "


    After listening to the doctor''s explanation, while breathing a sigh of relief, Terence Burkin smiled helplessly.


    Not stimulated?


    In the current situation in France, unless the emperor completely delegates power and does not mix politics at all, it is inevitable to be stimulated.


    However, this is impossible. The foundation of the Bonaparte dynasty is too shallow, and the French people are too lively. If it is really delegated to power, it might be guillotined someday.


    With the lessons of Louis XVI, who would dare to talk to the emperor about delegating power, then prepare to enjoy special care!


    ...


    Seeing everyone in the cabinet came, Napoleon IV on the hospital bed waved his hand and said weakly, "You are all here, find a place to sit down, and then start!"


    "Your Majesty, your body?"


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin said hesitantly. It can be seen that the state of Napoleon IV is very bad, and Terence Burkin is very worried that the emperor will not be able to stand the stimulation.


    Napoleon IV smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It''s okay, I can bear it. It''s all at this point. How bad can it be?"


    From birth to now, Napoleon IV felt despair for the first time. Even when the rebels swept through Paris, he had never been so desperate.


    "Preliminary judgment is that the Russians suddenly declared war on us this time is an Austrian conspiracy. No news has been revealed beforehand. It is obvious that the enemy wanted to hit us by surprise.


    In this regard, the government is responsible. It knows the existence of the Russian-Austrian alliance and believes in the judgment of the British. It is wishful thinking that the Russians do not want to see Austria become bigger.


    With the participation of the Russians, the military pressure we will face in the next war will be even greater. In order to deal with this unfavorable situation, the Cabinet has just sent a telegram for help to the British.


    With cold lips and teeth, the British do not want to see the European continent dominate. If they do not want to face the Russian-Austrian alliance alone, the British should be on our side. "


    As a politician, Terrence Burkin did not forget to downplay his responsibilities when analyzing problems.


    It seems that we are taking the initiative to take responsibility, but it is telling Napoleon IV: This is not the incompetence of the cabinet, the international situation is intricate, we just made a mistake that normal people would make.


    Theoretically speaking, the Russians are very good friends if they don''t pull Austria''s hind legs. Taking the initiative to enter the venue to help Austria seize the European hegemony is obviously unscientific.


    Unfortunately, politics has never been scientific. The British and French rivals can stand together, and the Russian operations are nothing.


    After listening to the Prime Minister¡¯s report, Napoleon IV asked plainly: "Is there any good news?"


    The Russian entered the war, he knew it before he fell into a coma. Napoleon IV has long been clear about how serious the consequences are.


    In this context, good news is naturally needed to soothe the mood. The news that the success or failure of the British are not known is certainly not good news.


    The Prime Minister Terence Burkin replied in response: "The Anglo-Russian War has just ended. The tsarist government is fighting famine, and the war funds can only be paid by Austria.


    According to the information from the embassy, ??the Tsarist government has not yet prepared for war and the Russians cannot send troops in a short time.


    This creates an opportunity for us. As long as we win the China-Europe battle before the Russians go into the war, everything has room for maneuver. "


    Is this good news?


    In the eyes of Napoleon IV, this is clearly a gamble. If the gambling wins, then the war will continue; if the gambling loses, then there is nothing to say, you can prepare to run away!


    However, it was this gamble that became France''s only hope. As for the support of the British, no one can expect the Royal Navy to bring the warship ashore.


    A pure land warfare, with the British pocket-sized army, even if it was expanded five times, it would not be able to reverse the strength of the two sides.


    Although not very satisfied, it is better to have a solution than nothing. How can you know if you don¡¯t try it yourself?


    ...


    Madrid, since the defeat of the Invincible Fleet, Spain has started a century of decline.


    The decadent religion, feudal system, domestic chaotic political situation, and the deliberate suppression by Britain and France in the world were the keys to the decline of Spain.


    Especially in the last anti-French war, Spain, as a victorious country, not only lost a large area of ??overseas colonies, but even the request to withdraw its disputed territory with France was ruthlessly rejected.


    Years are like a knife. After decades of consumption, these humiliation and hatred have long since faded.


    If nothing else, it will become a cold history in a few decades, lying quietly in a corner of the library, as long as historians will occasionally read it.


    An accident happened. After the outbreak of the European War, Austria set off an anti-French wave in Europe. These forgotten old things have once again entered people''s sight.


    Today is different from the past. Spanish nationalism has risen. Although politically dominated by conservatives, nationalists also have the ability to make their own voices.


    Thanks to the efforts of the nationalists, voices of revenge have continued to appear in society, especially after the French army was frustrated on the battlefield, which has fueled the arrogance of the main combatants.


    However, this was not enough. The conservatives who controlled the regime were still immersed in the invisibility of Napoleon''s sweep of Europe, and did not dare to cross the border.


    In this context, Austria''s plan to win over Spain is naturally not going well. Apart from persuading the Spanish government to restrict exports to France and giving the French a little eyedrops, there was little gain.


    All this changed with the news that the Russians had joined the war.


    The Tsarist government is ready to declare without war, but the outside world does not know! The Russians also want face, and this kind of thing can be done a little bit. It would be embarrassing to say it.


    Affected by the participation of the Russians in the war, the European world is generally optimistic about the anti-French alliance, and Spain is no exception.


    The neutral faction, who was originally in a wait-and-see state, also turned to the main battle faction, and the voice of the main battle gradually overwhelmed the main battle faction.


    There is no way, the anti-French alliance has become a general trend, and Spain joins in and only needs to follow the soy sauce to become a victorious nation.


    Plus, Austria gave too much. Throwing the map of the French directly over and choosing where to choose is really hard to refuse.


    In the Royal Palace of Madrid, the main battle faction and the main peace faction were once again caught in a fierce quarrel.


    The regent Queen Maria Christina was born in Austria and, in order to avoid suspicion, has always maintained neutrality on this issue.


    Seeing that the quarrel escalated into a scolding war, the Queen Maria Cristina finally couldn''t help it: "Shut up all to me, pay attention to your identities, don''t make it like a racetrack!


    The Russians have already participated in the war. I asked you to come here today to discuss how we should choose, not to listen to you arguing here. "


    To remain neutral does not mean that there is no standpoint. Although I did not say it directly, everyone still knows that the Queen Maria Christina is inclined to Austria.


    Maybe Maria Christina will not take the millet for Austria before the situation is clear, but the situation is different now. It is only a matter of time before the Anti-French League wins, and Spain must stand in line.


    Continuing to maintain neutrality seems to be innocent, but in fact it is also disgusting. Now there is nothing. After the European War is over, it will be their turn to be unlucky.


    Neutrality also requires a prerequisite. Either you are strong and you don''t need to stand in a team; or it''s insignificant, and it doesn''t matter whether you stand in a team.


    Unfortunately, the declining Spain is neither. If you do not stand in line now, after the European War is over, you will be suppressed by the hegemony.


    Foreign Secretary Bernard Roberts: "The situation of the European War has become clear. After the Russians joined the war, the probability of the French winning is almost zero.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Austria¡¯s purpose of drawing us now is not simply for the war against France, but more to rebuild the international order after the war.


    Not only us, except for the British, all the neutral countries in Europe are within the scope of Austria.


    It''s just that because of geopolitics, we need to pay more and go to war with the French. However, the pay is directly proportional to the benefits, and the Vienna government is sincere in the distribution of benefits. "


    Standing in line is always the most troublesome issue, but Spain has not the confidence to refuse. Rejecting Austria¡¯s wooing now means rejecting the future European political system.


    "It''s not that serious. Even if Austria wins the war, they can''t cover the sky with one hand. The British, Russians, and French won''t let them act recklessly.


    On the contrary, participating in this war is even more dangerous, and everyone does not know how strong France is. We must not forget the lessons of the last anti-French war. Regardless of the strength of the anti-French alliance, it is not certain who wins and loses in the end.


    Spain can''t afford to toss anymore, even if it is to stand in a team, it will have to wait for them to decide the winner. "


    It was the conservative leader Wangari Maathai, who had personally participated in the last anti-French war and witnessed the tragedy of Spain''s defeat, suffering from a serious "legal fear".


    Not only him, but all those who have experienced the last anti-French war are "legal-phobia" patients and belong to the most steadfast anti-war wing of the Spanish government.


    "Your Excellency, you still stayed in the last anti-French war. France without Napoleon is different.


    Just look at the battlefield: in Africa, they were beaten all the way by Austria; on the southern front, the French army was also suppressed by Austria; the only Central European battlefield that seemed to have the upper hand did not actually take advantage.


    If it were not for the French expelled the people of the Rhineland and Belgium, increased the logistical pressure of the anti-French alliance, and delayed the decisive battle time, perhaps they would have been defeated long ago.


    Now that the Russians have joined the anti-French alliance, in the face of absolute strength, how can the French make a comeback? Even if Napoleon was so powerful, he was not defeated in the end.


    It is indeed safe to drag it to the last stand, but we will lose our share when we redistribute benefits in the future.


    Don''t expect someone to check and balance Austria after the war. The international situation is different now. It is unknown whether there will be France after the war.


    Don¡¯t forget, Austria promises us that France¡¯s territory can be chosen. Obviously they are planning to divide or dismember France.


    Not participating, I missed this opportunity..."


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 Chapter 945： Decisive battle

    Compared to Spain, Switzerland, sandwiched between Faw, is even more tragic. Don''t think about neutral horses, small countries have no choice.


    If it is said that Austria is wooing Russia and Spain because of political needs, then it is wooing Switzerland to make up the numbers.


    It doesn''t matter if you don''t stand in line. Austria is peace-loving and will not force everyone to join. It''s just that the post-war international order is established, so non-participating countries don''t have to participate.


    Regardless of the original time and space, Switzerland is very happy to be neutral. Even the EU is too lazy to join. It is based on the rise of the United States and the decline of Europe; now it is outside the system, and the final outcome is nothing more than a question of how to die.


    Among other things, a food embargo will make Switzerland hungry for less than a year; a tariff barrier, Switzerland''s nascent industry will soon return to the Middle Ages.


    Needless to say, post-war Austria is absolutely capable of doing this. Neither the defeated France nor the independent kingdom of Sardinia can compete for Switzerland and Austria.


    To put it bluntly, the hegemony also needs to stand up. Generally speaking, a chicken is chosen to kill the monkey. Austria is no exception. The only uncertainty now is who will become the hapless chicken.


    The first way to survive in a small country is to know the current affairs. After Spain declared war on France, the Swiss government, which could not resist the pressure, immediately declared war on the French.


    After the members of the Anti-French League were assembled, Austria finally gathered an unrivaled general trend, even if the British were personally off the court, they could not make it back.


    Vienna Palace, looking at the map full of flags, Franz slowly said: "The time for a decisive battle has arrived. With the addition of Russia, Spain, and Switzerland, the morale of the French has dropped to its lowest point.


    To order the frontline troops to launch a full-scale counterattack, I have only one request, to weaken the French as much as possible.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to work hard to pull all the neutral countries in Europe into the water before the French surrendered, laying the foundation for the post-war reconstruction of the international order.


    Of course, except for the British. "


    Yes, Franz did not count on the power of these new allies from beginning to end.


    There are only two main purposes for pulling them in:


    First, bind more countries to the tank, create as many enemies as possible for the French, and share the hatred together.


    The second is to strike at the morale of the French, weaken the French''s sense of resistance, increase the chances of victory for decisive battles, and minimize their own casualties.


    Of course, the benefits are even more incidental. There are only so many countries in the European continent. There are many countries participating in the war, and there are fewer countries that can become mediators. Even if the British want to interfere, they cannot draw enough allies.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg: "Your Majesty, there are now three neutral countries left on the European continent, and they have almost no interest in the French.


    The temptation is simply unrealistic. If they are forced to declare war on the law, they may be forced to agree to the situation, but they will certainly be dissatisfied.


    At the same time, we will leave the outside world with the impression of being domineering, which is not conducive to the establishment of post-war international order.


    Anyway, their strength is limited, and participation in the war will not bring practical significance. It is better to let them go. "


    There is no doubt that these three neutral countries do not include Britain. From the beginning of the deterioration of Anglo-Russian relations, the Austrian government subconsciously excluded the British from Europe.


    Looking at the map, Franz nodded thoughtfully. Now the neutral countries are Portugal, the Netherlands and the Nordic Federation. Even if they participated in the war, they had no chance to go to the battlefield.


    Not only them, but even Franz of Russia and West Switzerland are not prepared to give them a chance to participate in the decisive battle.


    Because of the geographical location, if the two countries react quickly, there may be a chance to join in the fun and participate in the game of beating the dog. Other countries that do not border on the border need not think about it.


    The French have a solid family background. Although participating in a decisive battle requires a certain price, it is not worth mentioning when compared with the huge profits.


    The boss is not easy to be the boss, especially when distributing benefits. If you want to convince everyone, the most basic fairness is still to be done.


    Franz has already made plans to implement the principle of reciprocity between benefits and contributions, and how much he has contributed to the anti-French war, and how much spoils he has taken after the war.


    Those who make little contribution, apart from the initially promised benefits, the rest of the distribution of benefits has nothing to do with them.


    This is no way. Austria wants to monopolize French Africa. Naturally, too many countries cannot participate in the battle, otherwise it would be too ugly to eat alone.


    In addition, another purpose is to brighten the muscles to the outside world, so that everyone understands that this boss deserves his name, not a garish, and puts his eyes on bright spots when he does things later.


    ...


    On the battlefield of Central Europe, the elderly Marshal Patrice McMahon dragged his tired body for the final mobilization.


    Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the old marshal was about to run out of oil. If it were not supported by strong beliefs, perhaps he would have fallen.


    Since the news of the Russians participating in the war, desperation has spread in the French camps, especially the Italian soldiers who made the most trouble, and some people even openly spread anti-war ideas in the camps.


    In order to stabilize the military''s morale, McMahon immediately ordered suppression and executed hundreds of people to stabilize the situation.


    Iron and blood can shock people''s hearts, but there is no way to restore morale. Perhaps the domestic officials do not understand, but the front-line generals know that the French army has fallen into a situation of internal and external troubles.


    "Presumably you all know that the international situation has suddenly changed, the Russians have declared war on us, and Spain and Switzerland have also jumped out.


    This is just the beginning. If we cannot defeat the enemy in front of us on the battlefield and smash their ambitions, then more enemies will jump out.


    France has reached the most dangerous moment, and now we need to take up arms to defend our homeland.


    Regardless of their large numbers, they are actually a mob. As long as the leading Austria is defeated, the international anti-French forces will retreat.


    ..."


    With a loud voice, Marshal Patrice McMahon instilled unbelievable chicken soup to the officers, hoping to inspire everyone''s faith and win a chance for France.


    As for the effect, the benevolent sees benevolence, and the wise sees wisdom.


    Perhaps the Russians are far away, and they will be too far away from them for a while; but Spain and Switzerland are next to them, even if the two countries do not send troops, they will still contain a large number of French troops.


    Fortunately, Spain is separated by the Pyrenees Mountains. As long as the deployment of more than one hundred and two hundred thousand French troops, it can guard the door.


    Switzerland is different. The area bordered by Fary is Mapingchuan, and the natural risks are all in Switzerland. Once the Austrian army broke out from Switzerland, they directly entered the heart of France.


    To be precise, it is not "once", but has already happened. At the same time as Switzerland entered the war, an Austrian force had already set off from the Principality of Liechtenstein and entered the territory of Switzerland, obviously coming towards France.


    Unlike the anti-French alliance with many people, France''s war mobilization has reached its limit. Up to now, the total loss of the French army has exceeded two million. Including 800,000 to 900,000 ruined on the African continent, and more than one million lost on the European battlefield.


    Although not all of these people died in the battle, there were still a large number of officers and soldiers disabled and captured on the battlefield, but the essence was the same, and they could not go to the battlefield again.


    However, this is only the beginning. Since the Paris government decided to make a quick battle, the French army has to pay tens of thousands of casualties every day.


    No matter how big a family is, they can''t stand the toss. In the face of the cruel casualties, the officers and soldiers on the front line have long complained.


    In the situation of the grass-roots officers and soldiers, McMahon is lacking in skills and can only rely on high-level officers to do ideological work level by level to stimulate the fighting spirit of the soldiers as much as possible.


    Before McMahon could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the young officer who broke in suddenly: "Marshal, the Austrians are attacking.


    According to a telegram sent from the front line, the Austrian army''s attack was very strong, and the mountains and plains were full of iron lump monsters. They were so powerful that there was no way to deal with them.


    Our first line of defense has been broken. The 7th, 16th, 23rd, and 42nd Divisions on the front line have sent telegrams for help. "


    Hearing the "iron bump" monster, McMahon''s face sank. It seems that the Austrian secret weapon mentioned in the document that someone reported to him before.


    It''s a pity that Austria has too many secret weapons, most of them are smoke bombs released. No one knows what they can do before they are put on the battlefield. In addition, the lack of intelligence was directly ignored by McMahon.


    Of course, even knowing in advance is useless. I haven''t seen the power of armored troops before, in everyone''s concept, they are heavy cavalry, nothing more than the outer armor behind.


    With an order from Franz, a torrent of steel that had been hidden for many days spewed out, tanks and armored vehicles from southern Europe to central Europe.


    Since the outbreak of the war, a decisive battle between France and Austria has broken out. On the one hand, the French army wanted a quick fight, and on the other hand, the Austrian army with a torrent of steel. The most exciting scene was staged on the European continent.


    fighting?


    No, it should be a massacre to be precise.


    The confrontation between flesh and blood and the torrent of steel is inherently unfair. In addition, the French army had always been on the offensive side, and its own fortifications were not very strong, and the result was a tragedy.


    ...


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 Chapter 946： Depressed Frederick

    The roar of artillery fire, the spinning of the engine, and the screams of soldiers from time to time, played a **** march together.


    The French army command, watching the increasing casualties reports, the well-informed Marshal Patrice McMahon couldn''t help shaking.


    After sorting out his thoughts, McMahon forced himself to calm down. He knew he couldn''t panic now, and if he couldn''t deal with it calmly, France would be finished.


    As one of the founders of the Second French Empire, McMahon''s feelings for this country surpassed his life.


    "You all know what happened on the front line. The top priority now is to find a way to deal with the enemy''s armored forces. Only by solving them can the great France have a future.


    From now on, the destiny of the empire is in our hands. Behind us is home, and now we have nowhere to go.


    If you don''t want the war to burn to our hometown, and don''t want to see wives and children drifting away, then keep the enemy out of the country!


    Time does not wait for me, the international situation is getting worse and worse, leaving France running out of time. You are all elites in the French army, and now the responsibility for dealing with enemy armored forces falls on you. "


    The cruel reality teaches McMahon deeply. With the rapid development of military technology today, traditional tactics and tactics have been swept into the garbage dump, and they are becoming less and less able to keep up with the times.


    For example, in this newly emerged Austrian armored unit, McMahon used the method of dealing with the cavalry, and the result was naturally disastrous.


    To deal with cavalry, you can shoot people or horses; when encountering armored tanks, ordinary bullets can only tickle them, and there is no threat at all.


    Past experience is not reliable, McMahon had to brainstorm and find countermeasures.


    "Marshal, after fighting over the past few days, we found that the enemy''s armored forces are not afraid of bullets. To destroy them, they must use artillery.


    Ordinary artillery has a low hit rate due to the elevation angle, and it is best to produce a gun that can fire flat.


    In addition to destruction by force, tunnels and mountains can block the advance of enemy armored forces. Generally speaking, the worse the road, the more the enemy''s armored forces can be delayed. "


    To be precise, this should be regarded as battlefield experience, not a countermeasure. On the surface, they all seem good, but in fact they are not feasible at all.


    Soldiers are extremely fast on the battlefield, and the war is mostly over without waiting for the domestic flat-fire artillery to come out.


    The mountains are the magical work of nature, and unless they are changed by human will, it is impossible for the French army to withdraw the main force to the mountains.


    Digging tunnels and damaging roads seem to be the most effective countermeasures. In fact, the biggest problem is that they cannot be dug.


    The French army expelled most of the people in Belgium and the Rhineland area, and the rest were either rivals or villains. The Allies could let go of their hands and feet. If the road was damaged, it would be better to go through the farmland.


    Other areas are uncertain, anyway, in the Flemish plains along the coast, armored forces can pass directly. No matter how hard the French army works, it is impossible to dig a trench of hundreds of kilometers in a short time.


    Even if it is dug out, it is useless. With the armored forces, there are also infantry, who can be sent to fill them.


    Of course, delaying time can still be done. It''s just that this is not what the French army wants. Just delaying time will not win the war.


    Especially under the premise that Russia, Spain, and Switzerland are likely to send troops to war at any time, the French dare not delay time.


    "Is there any other way? These measures alone are not enough to turn things around."


    McMahon asked frowning. Now he only has victory in his eyes. As long as he can win this battle, everything else is easy to say.


    The middle-aged officer added: "The enemy''s armored units are divided into two categories, one is slow and high-defense special pimple; the other is fast, but thin, like a layer of armor on the outside of a car. .


    The former can only be destroyed by an artillery with a caliber of 120mm or more; the latter can be destroyed by only a 60mm light gun. "


    The speed of the tank is slow, and the movement speed of the heavy artillery is also slow. No one is much better than anyone. The hit rate is naturally not expected.


    Armored vehicles seem to be easy to destroy, but they move fast and are very difficult to aim. Aiming is difficult, and the hit rate is of course touching.


    ...


    A series of opinions are similar, but no satisfactory answer was obtained. The elderly McMahon waved his hand and said: "Try your own method first and see the effect."


    If it were not for political pressure, McMahon really wanted to withdraw his troops back to the country in one go and fight a homeland defense battle.


    However, this can only be thought of. If you really do this, the Chinese people''s spit stars can kill him.


    The French people do not allow the government to fail, especially this kind of war that concerns the national movement, let alone lose.


    ...


    The battlefield in Central Europe is still struggling, and the battlefield in Southern Europe is completely defeated. Affected by the favorable international situation, the Italian national independence movement has entered a new climax.


    Not only did Vittorio Emanuele III come out every day to call on the Italian people to resist the tyranny of France, but the royal houses of several other states also came out every other time to brush up their presence.


    The nobles and capitalists in Italy also sent representatives to contact with the anti-French alliance to discuss the future of Italy.


    It can be seen that everyone''s political sensitivity is still very high. Knowing that it''s time to stand in line, I leaned forward decisively.


    Based on the principle that the more allies are the better, Austria will naturally not refuse the surrender of these local snakes.


    With the addition of a group of leading parties, the good days of the French in Italy are gone forever. Not only to fight the Austrian army on the front line, but also to deal with the endless uprisings in the rear.


    If it weren''t for geographical constraints that restricted the full use of the armored forces, perhaps the Anti-French Alliance had already parade in Turin.


    In fact, the Austrian army is not far from the Turin parade, leaving only the last ten kilometers, and the French army is stubbornly resisting.


    Outside the city of Turin, there was already a lot of artillery fire. Looking at the billowing smoke rising in the distance, Prince Frederick sighed.


    Austria has inherited the traditions of the German region and has a strong martial arts style. Every soldier has a battlefield plot. Frederick, who grew up in this environment, is no exception.


    It took a lot of effort to convince his father to get a chance to go to the front line. It is a pity that no commander has the courage to put the crown prince on the battlefield.


    Not to mention the Shroud of Horse Leather, even if it is knocked or touched on the battlefield, it is a political disaster.


    In this context, whether Frederick was willing or not, he became a glorious logistics officer, responsible for road maintenance from Milan to Turin.


    No matter how passionate the frontline kills, Frederick can only watch from a distance, and the battlefield is his forbidden area within twenty miles.


    For this reason, Frederick did not fail to protest to his superiors, but there was no way. The soldiers took obedience to orders as their bounden duty, even as the crown prince.


    Then, Frederick became the most special presence on the southern battlefield, and he could be called the number one seed player in the gilded world. His main job was to organize civilians to repair roads and transport materials.


    "His Royal Highness, a new batch of supplies is here, and you need to sign for it."


    After speaking, the young officer took out a document and handed it over.


    Frederick, who recovered his senses, glanced roughly after receiving the document, and slowly said: "Wait a moment, I will check it and sign it."


    According to the regulations of the Austrian army, the officer in charge must conduct inspections during the material transfer process and be responsible for this once the signature is signed.


    Of course, the inspection is also carried out by a dedicated person, and it is impossible for all the persons in charge to do it by themselves. So many materials are simply not one that can be busy.


    It is impossible to inspect all the materials, and random inspections are still possible. Whenever there is a problem with materials, it must be fully held accountable.


    The security of strategic materials is of paramount importance and is directly related to the outcome of the war. Frederick''s work may seem inconspicuous, but in fact it is a typical humble position.


    Such personnel appointments are obviously intentional by the commanders. Others can be bought, but Frederick, the crown prince, cannot.


    Not only can it not be bought, but it must be handled carefully. If something goes wrong, no matter how awesome the relationship is, it will be useless here.


    Since Frederick came to power, bulls, snakes, ghosts and gods have retreated one after another, and the graves without eyes have grown grass. Not only was it unlucky for me, but also the backstage behind me was finished.


    This is the age of war, and the Vienna government has zero tolerance for people who throw out their hands. Those who are shoddy-kill, those who bleach the corruption-kill, those who resell supplies-kill...


    There is no seriousness of the plot, you will lose your head if you commit it. In addition to these direct charges, a crime of treason must be added. Regardless of whether there is collusion with the French, these behaviors have been acquiesced anyway.


    After such a powerful blow, those who dare to engage in ghosts in logistics are real desperadoes, and the masters of great family and deeds are absolutely unwilling to take risks with their heads.


    There are fewer problems, and Frederick has rarely checked himself personally, but isn''t he boring now, he naturally needs to find something to do.


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 Chapter 947： Turin offense and defense

    "charge¡­¡­"


    Amidst the shouts of killing, the Turin offensive and defensive battle started. As a key node in the battle on the southern front, France and Austria both invested twelve points of energy.


    The ownership of Turin not only determines the ownership of the Kingdom of Sardinia, but also affects the ownership of the Italian region.


    The leading parties are ready to see the outcome of the Turin battle. If the Austrian army successfully wins Turin, then everyone will work together to drive away the French, otherwise everyone will think twice.


    In order to show their sincerity, these guys have instigated a number of armed uprisings in Italy, containing at least 200,000 French troops.


    In order to facilitate the command, the southern line commander of Morks has moved the headquarters to the front line.


    Don''t pay attention to it, street fighting may be the most chance for the French army to come back, and the French will definitely not give up this opportunity.


    In the wild, armored forces can compete against each other in the sand, but it''s different in the city. Any obstacle can block the way forward.


    The armored unit that has dropped anchor, then the meat on the chopping board, as long as the French are willing to work hard, an explosive pack will be done.


    As a product of the cross-epoch, Austria¡¯s armored forces are just one word¡ªexpensive. For this reason, they are also dubbed "land cruisers" by the Austrian military.


    This is not bragging. The production cost of a most advanced tank is almost the same as that of the cheapest cruiser.


    The cheapest armored vehicles cost tens of thousands of Aegis, and the most advanced tanks cost more than 200,000 Aegis.


    With the Austrian family background, there are only four tank divisions and eight armored divisions, which is enough to explain all the problems.


    In fact, even these twelve divisions were dissatisfied. Because there is no need for air defense for the time being, the air defense artillery regiment is omitted, and the motorized mechanized infantry regiment is even less visible.


    The number of tanks is also seriously inadequate. The number of tanks in each division is between 150 and 260; the armored divisions are better, and the armored vehicles in each division are almost between 220 and 300.


    This is only theoretical. In fact, there are only fewer tanks and armored vehicles that can be used by each division. After all, there are damages on the battlefield.


    However, the failure rate of tanks and armored vehicles this year is high. Many times after a battle, one-third of the armored tanks have fallen down, and the rest must be overhauled.


    This is also the reason why the French were able to gather troops and re-establish the defense line. It''s not that the Austrian army does not want to pursue the victory. The key is that the armored force as a killer does not have the ability to carry out blitzkrieg.


    The current status of the Austrian armored forces is: nominally a division, the force that can be pulled out is often only one regiment, and the rest are undergoing equipment maintenance.


    The French were confused by the torrent of steel, which does not mean that their combat effectiveness is gone. In fact, the fighting strength and fighting will shown by the French army is still the top of this era.


    Of course, the French can regain their strength, which is also directly related to the order of the Vienna government. To minimize the French on the battlefield, it is natural to give them hope.


    If it really defeated the main force of the French army, at most hundreds of thousands of French troops would be killed, and then there would be no more.


    Lost the hope of winning, even if Napoleon IV did not want to surrender, someone would make the decision for him.


    Active surrender and defeated surrender are completely two concepts. If the former is not obtained, the problem must be resolved at the negotiating table; the latter has already created established facts, and only a contract to clarify the legal principles.


    There are so many countries that do not want the French to die. If Austria wants to achieve its own strategic goals, it must enter France before the French surrender.


    ...


    Austria is clearly qualified to be valued by the French by adopting any attitude against any enemy. After the outbreak of the European War, the French commander-in-chief Adrian ordered the strengthening of the city defense immediately.


    As an important place with multiple attributes such as strategy, transportation, politics, and economy, Turin is naturally the focus of care. The fortresses rose from the ground, and matched the buildings in the city, they became war monsters.


    Against the roaring artillery, Captain Adler was leading his third company to charge. No, it should be said to be creeping forward.


    The bullet flew over Adler''s head, and a hapless man raised his head too high and happened to be hit by the flying bullet. Only in time to let out a scream, he went to see God.


    The dead on the battlefield couldn''t be more normal. Up to now, the soldiers of the third company have been replaced by three-quarters, and the company commander Adler is the fifth.


    Of course, it''s not that the four guys in front of him all received the box lunch. Except for one hapless person who saw God, the other three were alive and well. One of them was promoted, and two were recuperating in the hospital.


    The battlefield is so ice and fire. Grassroots officers die fast and rise fast. As long as they survive a few battles, promotion is a matter of course.


    There is no need to worry about being blocked by the boss, because they either got promoted, or went to the hospital, or they went to see God. In short, the location is vacant.


    Here, from a soldier counterattack to a general is no longer a myth. As long as the war lasts longer, everything is possible.


    Captain Adler is not a military academy and has no background. He became a company commander less than a year after the outbreak of the war.


    In addition to a flexible mind and strong military literacy, luck is more important. If it were not for both parents, family harmony, and lack of face-slapped villains, he would be a bit like the son of luck.


    Although there are many reserve officers in Austria, they are at most equipped to the company platoon level. In the context of the expansion of the army, Adler, a veteran, directly serves as the squad leader.


    This is nothing. Adler''s company suffered heavy losses the first time he participated in the battle. The platoon leader and deputy platoon leader directly under him either saw God or went to the hospital.


    Before the battle was over, Adler was already acting platoon leader. It has nothing to do with promotion, because the platoon in which he was in a higher rank left the battlefield, and it was his turn to command according to the rules of the Austrian army.


    Successfully completed the mission, established a military exploit, and it is logical that the agent becomes an actual instruction. After several more battles, Adler became a company commander in a daze.


    Without being rebellious and not having an amazing record, Adler, an ordinary young officer, would run out of luck here.


    There is no way, not only the demand for higher-level officers is greatly reduced, but there is no longer any need to lead troops to charge, and the probability of death or injury is greatly reduced.


    With fewer pits, the requirements will be higher. In the peaceful era, there are few people who have made military exploits. Naturally, they will be able to rise to the top if they have exploits. If they are not capable, they can be gradually cultivated.


    It doesn''t work anymore, there are people who have exploited the battle. Unless the combat achievements are amazing and can be promoted exceptionally, professional knowledge assessment is indispensable.


    After all, the more troops you command, the higher the requirements for the abilities of officers. Except for a few geniuses, most people need to be nurtured to be competent.


    A full-scale counter-offensive has begun, and the war is about to end. After the war, there will be a major disarmament. Naturally, there will be no training courses for grassroots officers.


    You can¡¯t just organize the training of officers and send them a notice of retirement before the coursework is completed!


    After all, it is not the real protagonist, there are still a bunch of similar templates in the Austrian army.


    How low is the probability of the occurrence of no-pipes, once the number has been enlarged, it will no longer be a minority. It can be said that everyone who survived the bullet rain unscathed is a legend.


    Looking back and confirming the identity of the deceased, Captain Adler scolded: "Keep your head down for me, don''t learn from that idiot Cole!"


    sad? Maybe there is, but the more experienced, the nerves will be numb. Perhaps to avoid being sad at this time, Captain Adler deliberately kept a distance from everyone around him.


    Before Adler could finish speaking, the French bullets gushed out again. Although Gatling is not as easy to use as Maxim, it is still a great weapon when installed in a fortress.


    With Cole''s lessons learned, and the roar of bullets kept ringing in everyone''s ears, everyone lowered their heads as much as possible.


    Suddenly, with a loud bang, the two soldiers on Adler''s right hand were blown apart, half of their heads fell directly in front of Adler within reach.


    After shaking his head, he finally woke up from the sound of the bombing, and saw the **** heads of his comrades in front of him, and Adler almost spat out.


    Suffocating the nausea and discomfort, Adler immediately ordered: "The enemy in front has buried mines. We didn''t bring mine clearance tools. We will withdraw first."


    There is no doubt that this tentative offense failed. Not to mention that there is no demining tool, even if the tools are fully prepared, they cannot withstand the enemy''s fierce firepower!


    This is the beginning of the Austrian army, the French are just following the example. Although the Maxim machine gun was too late to be copied, Gatling could also make up the number.


    If the enemy is so well prepared, it would be very unwise to fill in the lives of people. The Austrian military does not praise this kind of mechanical courage, and blindly pursues victory and ignores the lives of soldiers. That is to go to a military court.


    The tentative offense failed, and Morks did not feel disappointed. Sacrifice is not meaningless. Through day-time trials, the Austrian army has figured out the French deployment of external firepower and laid the foundation for the next offensive.


    In the coalition command, General Morquez asked: "How is the situation with the formation of the Italian Army?"


    How can the war to liberate Italy without Italian participation? At this time, the value of the Italian independent organization was reflected. Every time the Austrian army occupied an area, it recruited troops under the banner of an independent organization.


    In order to fully respect the feelings of the Italian people, these forces are divided by region. For example: National Independence Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, National Independence Army of Lucca, National Independence Army of Modena, National Independence Army of Parma, National Independence Army of Tuscany, National Independence Army of Papal States, National Independence Army of Two Kingdoms of Sicily...


    Regardless of the scale, every Italian state has an independent national army that takes care of everyone''s face.


    As for whether the Italian Independent Organization is willing to accept it, this is no longer important. Accepting is naturally hello and me, hello everyone, if you don¡¯t accept it, Morks doesn¡¯t mind appointing a commander directly.


    Anyway, there are a lot of Italian nobles who have defected, and they can always find someone willing to cooperate. A scattered Italian independent organization is also well-known among the people and has little appeal among the nobles.


    In order to restore the country, even the boss of Vittorio Emanuele III chose to compromise, let alone the little **** below.


    A burly middle-aged military officer replied: "As of now, the National Independence Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia has 200,000 people, and the Independence Army of the Papal States has 80,000. The other independent troops are still empty. Less than 10,000 people get up.


    To be organized, we have to wait for us to occupy these areas. Judging from the current situation, it is mostly impossible to count on. "


    From the beginning of the war until now, the main achievements of the Austrian army on the southern front are in the borders of the Papal State and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Naturally, the national independence army formed is dominated by the people of these two countries.


    In order to reflect the equal status of the Italian states, the forces of all countries cannot be mixed. The polarization in the number of people, that''s how it came out.


    The empty armies certainly can''t go to the battlefield, no matter how cannon fodder is needed, it is impossible for Morks to consume all the seeds of "allies".


    Moreover, these seeds are still the core of the establishment of future state governments. In order to balance the strength of the various states in the Italian region, Austria''s support is too late, how can it be abandoned?


    After pondering for a while, Morquez shook his head: "The two hundred and eighty thousand people are still a little bit small. If you take the city of Turin, I am afraid you will have to fill in tens of thousands. There are a series of cities waiting for us to conquer .


    Continue to increase military recruitment in the local area. In addition to promoting national independence, you can also promise the soldiers land, tax exemption, and pensions. You can figure out the specific figures, as long as there is temptation. "


    In order to recruit more Italian cannon fodder, Morquez has given up the bottom line and directly made promises for the governments of these states.


    As for whether it can be fulfilled, it depends on the ethics and governance capabilities of these state governments. Anyway, this is a fight for the independence of the Italian nation and it is impossible for Austria to pay for it.


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 Chapter 948： Hard to focus

    Continuing the conscription, Vittorio Emanuele III naturally has no objection. Only enough troops can drive away the French and then revive the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    After struggling for so many years, I finally saw the light, and now I can''t give up on anything. In order to win the final victory, it is totally worth it to pay a little price.


    Moreover, the battle is not for nothing. The Vienna government has long promised that all countries participating in the war will share the spoils with their contributions in the war.


    Thanks to the prestige that Franz has managed for so many years, everyone still recognizes this promise.


    The French have a lot of business, and if you miss a little, it will be enough for the kingdom of Sardinia. The only prerequisite is: they must have demonstrable merits.


    The boss has this attitude, let alone the people below. Hurry up to finish the war and divide the fruit is the kingly way, the other is just a side effect.


    In order to get rid of the French as quickly as possible, everyone''s performance on the issue of conscription is naturally exceptionally positive.


    As for the promises made during the draft, no one cares. We must know that in the past, in order to call the people to get up and drive away the French, the conditions for promising to go out were even more favorable.


    Whether they can honor it, I don¡¯t know if they didn¡¯t think about it, or deliberately didn¡¯t think about it, or they were not ready to honor it at all.


    This is not important, there is a reward for what you pay. Seeing that the Italians cooperated in this way, Morquez would naturally retaliate. Except for the highest command, all the remaining powers are naturally delegated.


    Let a group of idealists, speculators, and talkers take command of a force, and what will happen in the end is nothing to do with Morks.


    Although there are many states in the Italian region, the power gap between states is huge. The most economically developed Kingdom of Sardinia can top the total of the small states in the central and southern regions.


    From an overall point of view, the best way to stabilize the situation in the Italian region is to balance the strengths of the Italian states and weaken the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    Now is the best opportunity to reap the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia. No matter what it is, the Sardinian Legion is duty-bound.


    Conscription is conscription, but the war cannot end. This bone in Turin is not easy to gnaw, and it is impossible for the Austrians to fill the hole with their own people before the cannon fodder recruitment is completed.


    The infantry cannot go, but the artillery can play freely. Coupled with the airships and planes in the sky, the French army in Turin will have a hard time.


    For air defense needs, the French command has been moved to the basement. This made the self-respecting Marshal Adrian very shameless.


    However, it is no longer a question of face, but whether it can hold Turin and preserve the Italian region.


    Regardless of whether the Italian region needs industry without industry, resources without resources, it is like a burden on France. In fact, this place is also the backbone of the French empire, second only to its importance.


    From a strategic point of view, if the Italian region is lost, the French navy can only turn around at home, and the hegemony of the Mediterranean has nothing to do with them.


    From an economic point of view, the Italian region provides France with a cheap labor and commodity market. Without Italy, France''s sluggish manufacturing industry is not far from closing.


    The economic strategy has great influence, and the political influence is even more deadly. The current situation is not optimistic, and there is another big defeat, and no one is optimistic about them.


    No one is optimistic, no one invests. You must know that the French government is working hard to pull the British into the water. If the Italian region is lost, the British government will not be able to jump into this pit even if it is tough.


    Moreover, with the previous series of failures, the domestic situation has become unstable. If the Italian region is lost, who can guarantee that there will be no revolution in the country?


    In order to avoid the worst from happening, the Paris government has long ordered the defense of Italy, and Turin is the most important part.


    Marshal Adrian asked, "Are you all ready?"


    The middle-aged officer replied confidently: "Don''t worry, Marshal. We are fully prepared. No matter how powerful the enemy''s armored forces are, entering the city will be the meat on the chopping board.


    Every street, every alley, every building in Turin will become a burial ground for the enemy. "


    In order to hold Turin, the French army also made full preparations. Not only were heavy troops deployed and perfect fortifications built, but also secret weapons prepared by the Paris government.


    War is the best driving force to promote the development of military industry. After the outbreak of the European War, the French did not idle. Various new weapons appeared in an endless stream, but they were hidden under the Austrian aircraft and tanks.


    Of course, new weapons are not necessarily battlefield weapons, most of the new weapons are the fate of a day trip to the battlefield. Only weapons that have been tested in actual combat can become real battlefield weapons.


    Marshal Adrian was not impressed by the assurances of his men. Defending Turin could only ensure that the enemy could not make a quick battle. If the enemy wanted, he could still advance all the way to southern Italy. If you want to win, you still have to take the initiative.


    There is no doubt that it is impossible to attack now. Before there is no way to deal with the enemy''s armored forces, it is impossible for the French army to send people away.


    ...


    In London, the situation on the European battlefield reversed, and the British government was also overwhelmed.


    Originally, the Russians were enough for them. Before the British government took action, Spain and Switzerland joined in; before they had time to react, they suddenly told them that the French army was going to lose.


    Looking at the analysis report in his hand, Gladstone couldn''t help sending out a soul torture from the bottom of his heart: "This is how the French behaved?"


    You know, France is known as the world''s first army power, and it has also been recognized by all countries in the world. Before the war broke out, the French military had a lot of slogans, such as "Military parade in Vienna within half a year", "Ending the European War in three months"...


    Judging from the current situation, the French should not be talking about the military parade in Vienna, but to see the military parade in Vienna.


    Secretary of the Army Rosario: "It''s a pity, Prime Minister. Although it is unbelievable, it is true.


    The French played a bunch of **** on the battlefield. Except for being caught off guard by the Anti-French League at the beginning of the war, they had no record of success.


    According to the analysis of the Military Observer Group, after the outbreak of the war, the French army''s combat effectiveness was declining due to the rapid expansion of its troops. The original advantage in combat power has gradually become a disadvantage.


    In contrast, the situation in Austria is much better. They have a large reserve force and a large number of reserve officers, which can form combat effectiveness in a short time.


    In addition to the backward mobilization system, the French are also completely behind in the research and development of weapons and equipment. Aircraft, tanks, and new machine guns are all made by the enemy.


    In the case of full backwardness, the French army can play the record that appeared, which is already very good.


    Facts have proved that modern wars cannot be won by bravery. We must attach importance to the all-round development of the army. "


    This is the truth. Although Rosario is suspected of washing the ground for the French army, it is still true in general. The French army''s defeat on the battlefield is indeed based on the dual effects of system and weaponry.


    As for the purpose, it is clear. If it is, apart from the military expenses, nothing can make the Secretary of the Army work so hard.


    Today is different from the past, and now Britain is also facing threats on land. The Austrian threat to the Cape of Good Hope will not be said. It can only be regarded as a small profit and not enough to drive the Vienna government crazy; the Russian threatened India is different, but whenever there is a chance, the Tsarist government will certainly not let it go.


    With the lessons learned by the French, the British government had to strengthen the construction of the army, otherwise they would suffer a big loss in the next Anglo-Russian war.


    Gladstone frowned, and now he really didn''t want to entangle on the issue of military expenditures. No matter how great the threat from the Russians, it would not break out soon, but the European War could change drastically at any time.


    "The issue of army building will be discussed later. The French government has asked us for help many times, and it seems that they can''t continue the fight.


    For the balance and stability of the European continent, we must quell this war as soon as possible and preserve the vitality of the French. "


    "Truce" is simple to say, but difficult to do. The anti-French alliance has taken advantage, and it is obviously difficult for them to let the French go.


    If the anti-French alliance did not have an absolute advantage on the battlefield before Russia, Spain, and Switzerland entered the war, the British government would intervene strongly, and there might be a little more to rely on international mediation.


    Now it is different. Three of the five major powers in Europe have declared war with the French. Even if Britain wants to form a group to intervene, they cannot come up with a decent lineup.


    The disputes between the powers are not easy to blend, and if the small country is in it, it may get in first. With the exception of Britain, there is no other qualified mediator in the European continent.


    This is true even if the scope is enlarged to the whole world. If it is not a big power, it will go up and no one will buy it.


    Foreign Secretary George shrugged: "This is difficult to do. The advantages of the anti-French alliance are too obvious, and the Austrians will certainly not give up this opportunity to weaken their rivals.


    The most troublesome thing is that the Habsburg dynasty''s ability to pull allies is so powerful that the major countries on the European continent have become members of the anti-French alliance.


    This is just the beginning. As far as I know, they are still wooing Portugal, the Netherlands, and the Nordic Federation. Based on the performance of the French on the battlefield, no one can guarantee whether these clerks will join the anti-French alliance.


    Now if you want to keep France¡¯s vitality, unless you let the Paris government surrender immediately and use their existing bargaining chips to fight for a part of their own interests.


    Everyone knows how arrogant French people are. Even if the Paris government is willing to compromise, the French people will not agree.


    Following a series of failures on the front lines, the rule of Napoleon IV has begun to be unstable. At this time, to compromise with the anti-French alliance, I am afraid that there will be a revolution in France. "


    This is not alarmist, the domestic situation in France is indeed very dangerous. After the outbreak of the European War, Austria banned food exports while driving up prices internationally.


    International prices have risen. As an importing country, France''s domestic prices have naturally followed up. Capitalists also took the opportunity to make a fortune in the country, and ordinary people became the biggest victims.


    If the French army continues to triumph on the battlefield, it will naturally be able to suppress these contradictions; unfortunately, the French army was frustrated, and the contradictions that were suppressed in the past can no longer be suppressed.


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 Chapter 949： The czarist government

    The British government has been battered, not to mention the French government. I have long been at a loss, and I don''t know how to end it next.


    As a party, Napoleon IV received more bad news. On the bright side, the French army regrouped again after the defeat, but the outside world did not know the painful price the French army paid for it.


    Retreating in a defeat is not an easy task. The enemy is not a fool, and will definitely take the opportunity to expand the results. If you want to withdraw smoothly, you must survive by docking.


    In addition, those who perform post-interruption tasks must be highly loyal elites. If the newly formed troops with a large number of Italians are left behind, chances are that when the Austrian troops arrive, they will turn to the front.


    Then one million French troops were gone. Killed + wounded + defeated + captured, the total force of the French army was reduced by more than one million, including 300,000 elite.


    The troops suffered heavy losses, and the lost materials and equipment were countless. In order to retreat as quickly as possible, the French even had to blow up their artillery positions.


    You can continue to buy supplies when you are out, and you can rebuild weapons and equipment when you are gone. Loss of troops can also be replenished, but time is not allowed.


    As soon as this war was over, the Turin offensive and defensive battle had already begun, and the Luxembourg battle was ensuing. The French army could only passively respond.


    Army Secretary Luskinia: "Your Majesty, the Spaniards launched an offensive on the Roussillon area yesterday morning. After the **** battle of frontline soldiers, they finally defeated the enemy in the evening."


    A rare victory, but Napoleon IV was not happy. Obviously, affected by the French defeat, the Spaniards can no longer sit still.


    Regardless of the strength of the Spaniards, France added another front, and the military pressure became even greater.


    Seeing the Secretary of the Army hesitating to speak and stop, Napoleon IV felt cold and smiled bitterly: "Go ahead, where is the defeat, I can bear it. It''s all at this point, no matter how bad it is, how bad can it be? go with?"


    Despair, this is the truest portrayal of Napoleon IV''s heart now. A series of failures on the battlefield and a complete failure in diplomacy all hit Napoleon IV''s confidence.


    Watching the anti-French alliance grow stronger, the only ally is wavering at this time, this kind of despair is beyond the understanding of others.


    Luskinia said slowly: "Austria and Switzerland formed a coalition and launched an offensive against us, and the eastern Burgundy, Auvergne and other areas were reduced to battlefields.


    The enemy is coming fiercely, and our troops in the east are seriously insufficient..."


    Before Luschinia could finish speaking, Napoleon IV interrupted: "I see, you can do it by yourself!"


    Napoleon IV has heard too many words such as difficulty and trouble recently, and has long been bored. That''s all if it can be solved. What I fear most is the kind of unsolvable problem, but he has to solve it again.


    Rather than listening to the headache, it''s better not to listen. Anyway, the ministers will find a way to solve the problem that can be solved, and only the solution is reported; the problem that cannot be solved, he is also powerless.


    In a sense, Napoleon IV was a good boss. He suffered a double failure in the military and diplomacy, and he did not push the people out of his hands.


    Of course, it doesn''t make any sense to push it out. Although it can alleviate political pressure in the short term, it will also make everyone sad and cause turmoil within the government.


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin whispered: "Your Majesty, prepare for truce negotiations! At this point, we can no longer fight."


    "Truce negotiations" also need time. When France had the upper hand earlier, it naturally had the capital to negotiate terms.


    Now it''s different. France is at an overall disadvantage in terms of military and diplomacy. If it proposes "truce negotiations", it will be equivalent to "surrender."


    If possible, Terence Burkin is absolutely unwilling to surrender to the enemy. But there is no way, France really can''t fight.


    The war has burned to the French mainland, and every day the war continues, it will bring a lot of losses to France.


    If you don''t take advantage of the bargaining chip in your hands to negotiate with the anti-French alliance, and wait for others to come all the way, and then negotiate the terms, it will not be the current price.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV sighed and slowly said, "How to talk?"


    "Truce", he has no opinion. If possible, Napoleon IV would not mind an immediate truce. The problem is that it is easy to start a war, but it is difficult to end it.


    Other countries may be able to do it with a little benefit, but the three countries of Germany, Belgium, and Austria will certainly not let it go. The blood has flowed from both sides, and it is impossible to negotiate at this time without paying a high price.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Cadletz replied: "The British agreed to mediate, and the London government made a promise to ensure the territorial integrity of France as much as possible.


    Judging from the current international situation, Austria will be completely enlarged after the end of the European War. This is not in the interest of European countries.


    At this point, including the Russians are our potential allies. The countries did not respond, mainly because the situation changed too quickly and the lack of a reasonable excuse for intervention. "


    Well, Karel Kadletz felt that he was going to be unable to make up. European countries do not want to see Austria dominates, but it does not mean that everyone has to pull France. These are two different concepts.


    In real life, rationality often loses to sensibility. After all, humans are not machines and are affected by emotions.


    At least France¡¯s neighbors will be affected by feelings. For Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and several Italian states, regardless of whether Austria will grow bigger, it is important to kill France first.


    The so-called long-term benefits are all nonsense. History has told everyone that if you don''t take the opportunity to kill the enemy of France, you will not have a good life in the future.


    No matter how great the benefits are, it is not as important as one''s own safety. For a small country, survival is the first. Anyway, whoever is the boss is the younger brother.


    In this context, as long as Austria does not eat alone, it will not be isolated. With so many enemies here, France doesn''t want to get away if she doesn''t lose a layer of skin.


    Whether it¡¯s self-deception or wishful thinking, the French government now needs hope, a hope that can retreat.


    "Tell the British that we agree to negotiate and are willing to pay the price for this war. The colony can be omitted, but the mainland must be intact.


    The government has done a good job of comforting the people. As soon as the news of the negotiation spreads, it will definitely cause an uproar, and France can''t stand the toss.


    If necessary, I will abdicate at the right time and take responsibility for this war. "


    After speaking, Napoleon IV seemed to have exhausted all his strength and lay directly on the seat, ignoring everyone.


    According to the rules of the political game in continental Europe, it is normal to lose the territory and pay compensation. Unfortunately, nationalism has risen. Especially in France, which is a stronghold of nationalism, the people have a lower tolerance for failure.


    In the general perception of society, colonies are also property, and if they are lost, they are lost, but the local area cannot be ceded.


    The double-edged sword of nationalism created by Napoleon himself finally came back to his own body, and the Bonapartist dynasty ushered in the biggest challenge.


    Only when the integrity of the country was preserved, and when Napoleon IV took the initiative to abdicate and take responsibility, and alleviate the anger of the people, the Bonaparte dynasty has a ray of life.


    ...


    St. Petersburg, affected by the changing situation in Europe, the position of the tsarist government was also affected.


    There is no doubt that the Tsarist government will definitely not pull the French at this time. Even if someone sees the strategic significance of keeping France, they will not take action at this time.


    Nothing else, only profit. If there is a strategic need, it is necessary to extract corn from the fire for the French, then what is the need for diplomacy?


    Marshal Ivanov said with enthusiasm: "Your Majesty, the situation of this war has become clear. The French suffered defeats in the battlefields of Central and Southern Europe, and now they are unable to recover.


    Affected by this, the Spaniards also launched a tentative offensive on the border. Coupled with the Swiss battlefield just opened up by the Allies, the French are actually fighting on the fourth front.


    If nothing goes wrong, the French will be defeated in the next six months, and now it''s up to us to take action. "


    The plan has not changed fast. The tsarist government was prepared to declare no war and sit back and watch the fight between France and Austria. It''s a pity that the French don''t make much use of it, and they have just begun to show defeat.


    Since the plan to consume Austria¡¯s power could not be completed, the Tsarist government naturally had to consider how to maximize its benefits.


    Picking peaches is a must. Even if you can''t get the largest one, you still have to get the second largest one.


    If no troops were sent at all, the Russian Empire would have no right to speak when the interests were distributed after the war.


    Regardless of Austria¡¯s promise that the Russian Empire can share 20% of the war reparations, it is not that simple to fulfill its promise.


    Just a treaty, want the French to pay for it? Don''t dream anymore. The Tsarist government has the experience of relinquishing accounts. As long as the fist is big enough, it will not give it.


    There is no anti-French alliance to support it, and the Russian Empire alone does not have the ability to collect debts from the French.


    This is still the ideal state. In case Austria disregards the food, pulls a few brothers to directly divide France, and there is no compensation for the last cent, the Tsarist government will be a tragedy.


    In a sense, sending troops to fight at this time was not only to attack France, but also to protect France.


    Strength is the right to speak. Only when the Russian army appeared on the French mainland and dealt with France after the war, the tsarist government had enough right to speak.


    Whether it is because of strategic needs or in order to obtain sufficient war reparations, the tsarist government needs to preserve France''s vitality. After all, big countries can only get the money.


    Alexander III hesitated, and the situation changed too quickly, which was a bit unacceptable. I only decided to go to the theater last month. I didn''t expect to send troops again.


    Uncertainly asked: "Can the French really survive?"


    "Yes, Your Majesty! The actual situation may be worse than we expected. After all, two more fronts have been added. In addition, the Italian region is now unstable, and the French government does not have enough troops to deal with the next war."


    Ivanov replied affirmatively. This has been carefully studied by the Russian military, and even the most optimistic people do not think that the French can come back.


    Foreign Secretary Oscar Jim¨¦nez proposed: "Your Majesty, if we are worried about the loss of participation in the war, we can actually adopt a circuitous strategy.


    The British also want to keep France, and our position is the same on this issue. It is entirely possible to bridge them and make direct contact with the French, and then land in France from the sea.


    For Austria, the next most important thing is to unify the German region and digest the newly occupied French Africa. They will not have extra branches at this time.


    As long as we occupy France first, the empire will naturally increase its voice in post-war negotiations. "


    This is a fact. The strategic plan of the Vienna government has been put on the surface. As long as the German region is unified and the French is in Africa, Austria will be the world''s largest power.


    Compared with this, other things are insignificant, including the weakening of France. After all, France in its heyday was able to lie down, let alone a semi-crippled France.


    After a long silence, Alexander III asked slowly: "How can you guarantee that the French can trust us?


    Moreover, even if the British can persuade the French government to agree, how can they ensure that this is not a trap? "


    Trust is a flaw. Now France and Russia are enemies. With just a promise, they put their lifeline into the hands of the enemy. Normal people can''t do it.


    In case the Russian army entered France, the Tsarist government suddenly turned its face, and the French government would have no chance to cry.


    The same problem exists in the tsarist government. No matter how good the talk is, it is useless. If the British turn their faces halfway, the Royal Navy sends the Russian army directly into the sea to feed the fish, and the Tsarist government becomes the laughingstock of the century.


    Given the contradiction between Britain and Russia, the London government has every motivation to do so.


    No matter what others think, Alexander III cannot trust the British anyway. Before he could ensure the safety of the Russian army, he did not dare to risk hundreds of thousands of Russian troops.


    ...


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 Chapter 950： Cannon Fodder Mobilization

    Franz just smiled at the Russian fairy''s mind. In fact, this kind of whimsical plan has always been emerging in real life.


    Politicians are also human beings. Since they are human beings, they sometimes get confused. Especially when interests are involved, the probability of being confused is even greater.


    On the surface, the Russians, under the banner of an ally, took the lead in occupying France. Austria is indeed powerless, but the Vienna government can drag it!


    There is no way to forcefully divide France, and there is no way to delay the negotiation time. If one year doesn¡¯t work, then two years, if two years don¡¯t work, then three years and five years. Can the Russian army live in peace with the French people over time?


    Austria can definitely watch the excitement. After the Russians'' dingy withdrawal, they will consider dealing with the French problem.


    If it were not for the trouble of coordinating the relations between Britain, France and Russia, and there is almost no possibility of success, Franz would really like to push, and then slowly appreciate the game between Tsarist Fist and French nationalism.


    "Give power to the troops on the front line so that they can end the war as soon as possible. The soldiers are still waiting to come back for Christmas!"


    Now it¡¯s only July, and Christmas is almost five months away. It¡¯s not difficult to simply defeat the French, but time is tight to sign a treaty before Christmas and then withdraw.


    Under normal circumstances, such post-war meetings involving the interests of multiple countries are usually noisy, and it may be delayed for two or three years.


    There is no doubt that Franz does not want to continue to drag on. There are various signs that the Hanoverian government has become active again, behind which there are British shadows.


    You must know that internal enemies are far more terrible than external enemies. Once these guys are allowed to move the interest groups of various states, the trouble will be great.


    Franz doesn''t want to test humanity, humanity is the least reliable in the face of interests. The most important thing is to create established facts as soon as possible.


    With this status, Franz is not afraid of these guys making noise. Can''t move the king below, can''t change the state government? Whoever dares to jump out and do things, collect black material and get him down.


    As long as the military, tariffs, diplomacy, and currency-issuing powers of various states are gathered, and justice, culture and education are unified, no matter how much noise there is, there will be no big waves.


    Today is different from the past. In order to gather these powers, the governments of the following states under Franz had battled wits and courage for more than ten years, and only got them bit by bit. Now it can be done in one step.


    As for the conflict of the state government, it can be resolved through negotiation. As long as the interests are right, there is nothing to lose.


    Fooling, buying and wooing, coercion and temptation, Franz has long been familiar with these routines. Anyway, the core is to kill the enemy while drawing in allies.


    Compared to killing chickens and monkeys, sometimes the effect of killing monkeys and chickens is better. The more you dance now, the faster you will die in the future.


    Franz didn''t worry about someone making a fuss, the most worried thing was that these guys did nothing. After all, only the more you do, the more problems will be exposed.


    If there is that kind of innocent politician, in fact, Franz can''t do anything, after all, the emperor also has to talk about the rules of the game.


    However, this kind of people who are committed to the public will not become an obstacle to unity. After all, after this war, the idea of ??great unification has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.


    ...


    With an order from Franz, the war ignited again, and there was no single inch of pure land from Central Europe to Southern Europe.


    The Southern Front Coalition Command and representatives of various Italian states have gathered together to participate in this conference of great political and military significance.


    Since ancient times, the Italian region has been full of princes, and the chaos of the situation is second only to the German region. Now that the German region is about to be unified, the Italian region also needs to be sorted out.


    In the past, in order to unite all forces that can be united, for the purpose of wooing Italian nationalists, the Vienna government has never publicly stated its position on the disposal of the Italian region.


    Now that the overall situation is set, there is no need to delay it. A clear conclusion is needed at this time whether to form the Kingdom of Italy in partnership or to split the family into several states directly.


    In a sense, this meeting is a cutscene. The big figures who are eligible to participate in the meeting know the intentions of the Vienna government.


    Everyone has no objection, except that the arms are not over the thighs, and the more important thing is the distribution of benefits. It is easy to establish a unified kingdom of Italy. The question is who should be the leader?


    Let alone the specific distribution of benefits, the ownership of the light crown is a difficult problem.


    In the past, the Italian independent organization was dominated. Although the organization was fragmented, there was a nominal leader Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Now it''s different. The royal families of all states are mixed in. No one is more noble than anyone, and behind these people are a group of interest groups, and no one can give in.


    Since we can''t agree, we can only fly solo. It¡¯s never been unified anyway, and it¡¯s no big deal to play separately.


    Separation is easy, but it is difficult to separate. Originally, there were territorial disputes between the Italian states, but now it has become a mess because of the French occupation.


    As the parties disputed, it was Austria''s turn to come forward for arbitration. And because the states have not really restored power, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is inconvenient to directly intervene, and the heavy task of mediating the contradictions between the parties falls on General Morks.


    "The purpose of inviting everyone here today must be clear to everyone. The French are about to be defeated. In order to avoid some unnecessary troubles, the pattern of the post-war Italy area needs to be clarified now.


    First of all, the states will re-independence. The series of tasks of forming a government and restoring production are the tasks of the new government. What to do will be handled by the governments of various states in the future.


    What we have to do today is to preliminarily delineate the territorial boundaries of each state. In principle, we focus on historical origins and make comprehensive considerations with reference to the contributions made by various states in the anti-French war.


    You can put forward any requirements and suggestions, and we will discuss them together and strive to come up with a result that is satisfactory to all parties. "


    "Discussing", that is completely thinking too much. The so-called "historical origin" is nothing more than restoring the territory before the war, with a little change at most, and the overall consistency remains the same.


    What can really be discussed is "contribution" distribution. Because everyone is very knowledgeable about current affairs and has joined the anti-French alliance, it is impossible for the Vienna government to allocate the territory of one state to another.


    So this part of the land to be divided can only be released by the French. In a sense, this gathering was also a preview of the post-war sharing meeting.


    Morks chose to hold a meeting at this time, and the most important thing was that the Turin offensive and defensive battle was about to begin. If there is no interest stimulus, except for the Kingdom of Sardinia, the enthusiasm of Italians in other countries is not high enough!


    The seizure of French territory is definitely exciting news for the Italians who have suffered from French rule.


    As for the issue of Austria taking the opportunity to expand after France is divided, this is not an issue that everyone should be concerned about.


    As an enemy, the Italians naturally hope that France is naturally the weaker the better, and it is best to divide it up directly.


    Vittorio Emanuele III proposed: "Your Excellency Commander, the conflict between our families is not very controversial. The key to the conflict is to drive out the French.


    Since 1870, the French have levied extravagance in Italy, and we have the right to claim damages from the French government.


    As long as the French have paid a sufficient price to make up for the losses of all of us, the small disputes we have can easily be resolved.


    In order to drive away the French as quickly as possible, our Kingdom of Sardinia is willing to do our best. Three hundred thousand Sardinian soldiers are now ready to attack the enemy at any time. "


    Among the Italian states, only the Kingdom of Sardinia and France have a direct border, and they bear the greatest military pressure. On the contrary, once France is divided, the Kingdom of Sardinia is also the biggest beneficiary.


    After clarifying Austria''s intentions, Vittorio Emmanuele III naturally wanted to cooperate. In particular, the Sardinian capital that will be regained next is their responsibility.


    Morkes smiled slightly: "Very well, the next Turin offensive and defensive battle will be left to you.


    On behalf of the Austrian government, I am here to make a promise that after the war, everyone will receive at least 30,000 square kilometers of territorial compensation and a large amount of war compensation.


    But these land and compensation will only be distributed to the states and individuals that have made contributions.


    You don¡¯t have to worry about the difficulty of enclave governance. We are responsible for coordinating the exchange of territories if they are allocated to states; if they are allocated to individuals, they are allowed to establish an independent state, and Austria will provide security protection. "


    Glancing at the performance of the crowd, there was no enthusiasm, and Morks was slightly disappointed.


    It''s right to think about it. Just after being severely beaten by the society, it was the time when the country was most eager to become strong. People of insight want to unify the Italian region, who will go out to establish a country independently.


    Don''t say these soft-footed nobles in Italy, even the Austrian group of military aristocrats, have not heard of anyone who wants to establish an independent country for so many years.


    It''s not that everyone doesn''t want to be the boss. The problem is that it''s not the Middle Ages anymore, and it''s long past the era when the village chief was king.


    In this world where Dharma and descent are taught, it is not like having a gun to be the king of grass heads. Without the support of the subjects, the founding of an independent nation is just looking for death.


    Unless you are a member of the royal family, have legal succession to the throne, and have the support of the local people, otherwise, even if all the powers support together, you will not be able to secure the throne.


    From this point of view, Morks¡¯ promise to the individual is ¡°flower in the mirror, moon in the water¡± which is visible but not touchable.


    The real gains are the states. Except for the Kingdom of Sardinia who is the king himself, the rest are only representatives. Since it is a part-time job, it is normal not to be excited.


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 Chapter 951： The earliest radio

    Outside Turin, hundreds of heavy artillery have gathered at this moment. The smallest artillery has a caliber of more than 150mm. Coupled with a barrel that is a few meters short and a longest ten or twenty meters, the power can be imagined.


    In particular, the two giant guns are the most special. Whether it is a 24.7-meter long barrel, a 380mm caliber, and the 600kg cannonball, they all make them the brightest cubs on the field.


    There is no doubt that these powerful artillery have one common feature-inconvenience. Not only the transportation is troublesome, but also the operation is troublesome.


    However, compared with the power of artillery, these small flaws are not worth mentioning. After all, these artillery is not prepared for the army, their real mission is to act as shore defense artillery.


    In order to conquer Turin as quickly as possible, Morquez brought these big guys over to deal specifically with the French fortress.


    "emission!"


    With the commander''s order, the roar of gunfire sounded again. Only this time is different, accompanied by the sound of gunfire and the sound of building collapse.


    Time is still too hasty. In just a few months, it is still too difficult to build a fortress city.


    Perhaps it was to meet the deadline; perhaps because the Italian workers did not cooperate and added materials during construction, or perhaps it was both.


    After all, when the war broke out, the French government was quite optimistic and did not think Turin would be threatened by war. Reinforcing city defenses and building fortresses is itself a means for bureaucrats to make money.


    In this context, it is natural not to expect the capitalists to exercise integrity. Anyway, if the French army wins, Turin does not need to suffer the war; if the French army loses, the government will be unable to protect itself, and no one will be held accountable.


    It''s fine to cut corners, but the Italians are responsible for the construction. If you don''t do damage, then I''m sorry for the independent organization''s propaganda.


    When the frontline battle failed and the military began to attach importance to the fortifications of the city, it was already done, and the people below could only bite the bullet and tighten the lid.


    The perfect fortifications of the city cannot withstand the attack of the cannon, not to mention the tofu project in a hurry. In particular, those hit by the 600kg special giant bomb are basically in ruins.


    The French army headquarters heard the loud noise of the collapse of the building, and Marshal Adrian, who was in command, hurriedly asked, "Send someone to see what happened outside?"


    After a long time, the attendant replied: "Marshal, the enemy used heavy artillery. The buildings in the city collapsed because they could not withstand the attack, including some fortresses."


    Obviously, the young officers have avoided the importance as much as possible, but the end result is still difficult for Marshal Adrian to accept.


    When a building collapses, it collapses. After all, ordinary buildings do not have the function of bulletproof and cannot withstand the enemy''s artillery fire, which is also expected.


    "Fortifications" is different, this is Marshal Adrian prepared to let the Austrians shed blood, but the plan ended before it even started.


    After all, siege warfare is different from the others. The Austrian army does not need to deal with all the city defenses, as long as it tears a hole and goes in.


    According to the advance plan, the French army is prepared to use these fortresses to delay at least one month and consume a large amount of enemy troops.


    Judging from the current situation, let alone a month, whether it can last until tomorrow is a question mark.


    Looking at the map, Marshal Adrian sighed helplessly: "The order goes on and the troops are ordered to enter the street fighting mode in advance. At the same time, people are sent to investigate the cause of the collapse of the fortress."


    The plan did not change quickly, and the city defense fortifications failed to achieve the expected goal of delaying time, and the street fighting could only start early.


    The war is caused by the whole body. The beginning of street fighting also means that the street fighting will end early. Millions of French troops have not been able to stop the enemy, and Marshal Adrian did not think that a city of Turin could be against the sky.


    Everyone with a discerning eye knows that it is only a matter of time before France is defeated in the war, and Adrian also has no confidence in winning the war.


    Choosing to stick to Turin, in addition to strategic needs, is more important to delay time. Not only is delaying time for France, but also for himself.


    The failure of a war always requires someone to be responsible, and the emperor and the government are certainly not enough. The military also needs to have people with weight.


    No one wants to bear the incompetent and wasteful reputation, and Marshal Adrian is no exception. The current situation is very obvious. That front collapsed first, and the officer in charge of command was the first responsible person.


    It is not necessary to be able to turn defeat into victory, as long as it lasts longer than friendly forces. It is best to start negotiations that can be supported, and that is perfect.


    As for investigating the cause of the collapse of the fortress, that is just a routine matter. The French army also has a sound system. If there is a problem, the cause must be found. Those who should be held accountable must also be held accountable.


    ...


    The essence of war is that some people are happy and some are sad. The French army in the city is gloomy, and the allies outside the city are naturally rejoiced.


    The French have more than one line of defense, but it does not matter. The outer fortifications cannot withstand artillery attacks, and the back line of defense cannot withstand either.


    In the modernization war, the power of "street fighting" has been greatly weakened. Unless it is a special fortress city, ordinary cities can be bombed down with artillery as long as they can let go of their hands and feet.


    Buildings are the best bunkers for street fighting, but unfortunately they are not a weapon to resist artillery. The truth is that they may not be as effective as trenches.


    The most suitable for street fighting is that the city itself is designed for war and the buildings have the ability to withstand artillery; or because of political needs, the siege party cannot let go.


    Of course, there are exceptions. For example, the defense of Stalingrad in the original time and space broke this common sense. It has been proved by facts: as long as you are willing to fill up your life, even if the city becomes ruin, you can continue to hold on.


    There is no doubt that these Turin do not have. Although Turin''s politics, economy, history and culture are of great significance, these things have nothing to do with Austria.


    It is estimated that it is impossible to restrain the Italians. After all, it is the first to drive out the French talents. As for the damaged buildings, it is a big deal that they will be restored after the war.


    The only uncertainty is that the French army is reluctant to fill it with lives. But this is no longer important to the Austrian army, which already has a lot of cannon fodder.


    In order to observe the battlefield nearby, Admiral Morkes has boarded the airship and is now holding a telescope to admire the artillery''s masterpiece.


    Seeing the fortresses collapsed, Morquez smiled with satisfaction: "Give power to the Italian Corps and launch an attack in an hour."


    Wireless telegraphy, this is another black technology in the European War. Of course, the practical value of wireless telegraphy this year is not high. The signal is not stable. The key is that the transmission distance is still very limited.


    If it were not a whim, the idea of ??watching the battle on an airship, wireless telegraphy would not have appeared in the military so early.


    The backward development of radio is not unrelated to Franz''s scumbag attribute. I only know that radio uses electromagnetic waves for signal transmission, but I don''t know what electromagnetic waves are.


    I am at a loss, so I can only ask for the needs. What is needed to achieve wireless power supply? Scientists can only experiment slowly.


    The progress is to prove that n multiple methods are not working. It was not until 1883 that a fellow named Hertz in the Royal Academy of Sciences discovered electromagnetic waves, and the situation changed.


    Once the propagation medium is found, radio technology is really taking off. From the initial communication distance of more than 200 meters to the current communication distance of 100 kilometers, it can be said that a qualitative change has taken place.


    Unfortunately, this one hundred kilometers communication distance is only a theoretical communication distance. Obstacles, bad weather, electromagnetic interference and other factors can affect information transmission.


    With so many problems, the value of radio communication technology is naturally greatly compromised, and its popularization is far away.


    ...


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 Chapter 952： lonely

    In Turin, thick smoke rose from the roar of gunfire, and gunpowder smoke filled the entire city. The eagle flag that was hunting and fluttering in the wind was already broken and ragged, and seemed to fall in an instant.


    Among the ruins of the collapsed buildings were dead bodies lying on the ground. From time to time, the screams of the wounded screamed, and the bleeding wounds were vaguely visible, but no one came forward to pay attention.


    The strong smell of blood and sweat are mixed with each other, filling the air, pungent and unpleasant. The war still continues.


    The Italian soldiers outside the city have already charged, ups and downs like waves, and their mouths uttered shouts that shook the world.


    This is the cry of the soul, and the voices are contagious and inspiring each other, dispelling many inexplicable fears in the heart.


    Gatling in the fortress was still vomiting tongues of fire, dragging the long-sounding bullets, cutting through the clear sky like locusts passing by, and saw soldiers falling to the ground continuously.


    However, the hidden firepower did not last long. After the offensive was suspended, the artillery shells quickly vented, leaving nothing but ruins.


    After the artillery fire, Italian soldiers in the rear attacked again. Heartbreaking screams, crazy killings, and fiery beacon fire made the soldiers of the two armies crazy, and the war became more intense.


    On the airship, Morks had put down the telescope, as if he couldn''t bear to look directly at the scene in front of him.


    If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, Morquez would not believe that the troops fighting below were Italian soldiers.


    Although the scene was a little chaotic and it was obviously lack of training, the fighting will shown by the Italians exceeded his expectations.


    The heavy casualties did not frighten the Italians. In order to be able to seize the position immediately after the artillery fire, many Italian soldiers lie down and hide directly from a hundred meters away.


    You should know that there is no high-tech guidance for the aiming of artillery shells these days. Even if the coordinates are determined, it is only a rough position. The hit rate depends on the artillery¡¯s experience and luck. There is a slight deviation. Error.


    This means that Italian soldiers who have not retreated will not only face the threat of enemy fire, but they may also be killed by their own artillery.


    This kind of desperate spirit, and the legendary Italian army that pretended to be dead and fished on the battlefield, is not a species at all.


    While being shocked, Morquez deepened his vigilance towards Italy. At this moment, he finally understood why the country would oppose the unification of the Italian region.


    With so many people who are willing to work hard for this country, once the Italian region is unified, it will not be long before it will become a medium power.


    For Austria, which has the French Empire in the west and the Russian Empire in the east, there is really no need for another great power in the south to increase its military pressure.


    Although in a short period of time, France and Italy will become a deadly enemy, but who can say about politics?


    After slowing down, Admiral Mork ordered: "There is nothing to look at, land back to the headquarters."


    Austria''s goal has been achieved. The use of Italians to consume French forces not only increased the hatred between France and Italy, but also increased the difficulty of Italian unification.


    Turin is the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the Sardinian army is duty-bound to regain the capital. The main force of the Italian army on the battlefield is dominated by the Kingdom of Sardinia.


    The war is cruel. According to the current situation on the battlefield, when this battle is over, the 300,000 Sardinian troops will inevitably suffer heavy losses.


    The power of the most powerful states in the Italian region was weakened, the power gap between the states after the war narrowed, the regional balance policy of the Vienna government was realized, and everything was developing for the better.


    ...


    In the French army command, Marshal Adrian asked with a green face: "This is the fortifications of the impregnable city in your mouth?


    Let the Austrians drain the blood? You are probably going to let the boys of France drain the blood! "


    It wasn''t that Marshal Adrian was not strong enough in his heart, but that the reality was too slapped. Under the heavy artillery attack of the Austrian army, the planned city defense fortifications became a direct target.


    In the previous battle, the French army lost a lot of artillery, so that the Turin garrison lacked enough heavy firepower to carry out an artillery counterattack.


    Of course, this is not a big problem. After losing air supremacy, even if the French army had enough heavy artillery, there was no way to exert its power.


    After all, once the artillery positions are exposed, they will encounter enemy air strikes. The heavy artillery was inconvenient to move, and it was unable to even run because of enemy air attack.


    Distributed to the fortress, and unable to exert the power of the artillery cluster, after all, siege only needs to tear a hole. When any place is breached and enters the state of street fighting, the artillery that is difficult to move in the city becomes a decoration.


    Lieutenant General Tom, who was in charge of the construction of the city defense fortifications, hurriedly explained: "Marshal, we did not expect the enemy''s firepower to be so fierce.


    Turin¡¯s fortifications are already at the top level in the world. They are mainly designed with reference to the intensity of the Russian-Prussian War. No one thought that the enemy would actually..."


    It is impossible to admit that it is impossible to cut corners. This involves a huge network of interests. Once it is involved, everyone will not be able to eat.


    In this context, naturally, designers can only be blamed. Only when the designer resists responsibility can this problem be exposed.


    Before Tom could finish, Marshal Adrian interrupted: "Shut up, I don''t want to listen to these nonsense. In short, the problem now is: Our city defenses are vulnerable and must be resolved immediately.


    If the fortifications are not effective, the street fighting will begin ahead of schedule. Now the forwards are all Italians. Even if we kill more, Austria will not feel pain.


    Don''t expect the enemy to be jealous. Turin has nothing to do with Austria. They don''t care about the life and death of the people in the city. "


    In fact, before the start of the Turin defense, the French army had considered the transfer of people, but there was a lot of opposition from the people.


    From the standpoint of France, Turin is its own territory, and it needs Italians to work hard. Naturally, the French army cannot do too much.


    Moreover, the transfer of people is simple to say, but if it is not done in a day or two, the defenders will not have so much time.


    Everything has two sides. A large number of civilians are stranded in the city. While increasing the logistical pressure on the defenders, it will also make the enemy throw a rat-pocket. After all, this is the European continent, and no one wants to bear the notoriety of killing civilians.


    However, the reality is very slapped. Judging from the enemy''s unscrupulous use of artillery to attack the city, Marshal Adrian knew he had miscalculated.


    Today is different from the past. Before the outbreak of the European War, Austria was only one of the European powers, so it is natural to pay attention to the reaction of the European world.


    But now it is different. Once France is defeated, Austria will be the only one. As a European hegemon, a little rumors are no longer a threat.


    Moreover, the main force of the siege was the Sardinian National Independence Army. For political needs, the future Sardinian government will also stand up and endorsed by Austria and buckle the **** on the head of the French army.


    After hesitating for a while, Tom said fiercely: "Marshal, since Austria uses the Italians as cannon fodder, then we can use cannon fodder against cannon fodder.


    Armed the young people in the city, threatened their families under house arrest and forced them to participate in the defense of the city. "


    Conquering the strong is not a new tactic, and it happens from time to time in history. It''s just that with the advent of the era of thermal weapons, everyone found that the temporary recruits could not be used.


    Coupled with the rise of liberalism, the cost of recruiting strong men is getting higher and higher, it is easy to lose popular support, and the population increases. Countries no longer lack soldiers, and the situation of recruiting strong men is gradually reduced.


    Tom dared to make this suggestion, naturally it was not aimless. The people''s heart is amazing, France has never had it here, and naturally there is no loss.


    Judging from the current situation, the French army must not stay long in Italy. The contradiction between France and Italy has been deeply buried, and there will definitely be long-term confrontations after the war. Now forcing the Italians on the battlefield is equivalent to weakening the enemy''s strength in advance and reducing the pressure for France after the war.


    After a while, Marshal Adrian shook his head: "It''s useless, Italians are not so obedient.


    Even if we arrested their family members and threatened them on the battlefield, these guys can still make trouble.


    Thinking about the Italian soldiers we recruited before, we know that they were outings rather than fighting.


    The most important thing is that the law does not blame the public. Even if we develop their passiveness, it is impossible to really dispose of their family members.


    At this point, we must consider the post-war period. The country is trying to get in touch with the anti-French alliance. We cannot give the enemy an excuse to increase the difficulty of negotiations. "


    It is a tradition in the European world to negotiate if you can''t win. The secret contact between the French government and the anti-French alliance was originally an open secret among high-ranking military officers.


    Adrian now pierced the window paper, in fact he was completely desperate for this war, after all, the enemy had already entered the French hinterland from Switzerland.


    The atmosphere in the room suddenly fell silent, and Lieutenant General Tom sighed: "If it doesn''t work, then the lads will have to fight for their lives.


    With our military strength, it is not difficult to support for a period of time. But there is no way to control the casualties. "


    It can be seen that Lieutenant General Tom is not only making a show, he is really worried about the fate of France.


    Making money goes to making money. As a member of a vested interest group, his interests have long been tied to France.


    The tofu project is not entirely his responsibility. From the very beginning, the fortifications of Turin were built to make money, without considering the enemy''s attack.


    What''s more, the European War broke out so suddenly. Priority should be given to the supply of construction materials to the front lines. If it were to build authentic fortifications for Turin, there would be no time.


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 Chapter 953： "Report to the French National"

    Turin''s offensive and defensive battle has reached its fiercest time, and the new round of the China-Europe battle has also begun.


    Unlike the war in the original time and space, this time the French did not have fortifications to rely on. In order to create conditions for the counterattack, when the coalition forces evacuated, they destroyed the fortifications along the way, including the famous fortresses of Liege and Muir, which are now in ruins.


    The arrogant French may not have considered failure. After occupying these areas, they did not organize manpower to repair fortifications.


    Of course, this cannot be said that Marshal Patrice McMahon was negligent. After all, the local people have been driven away, and production has long since stopped.


    To repair these destroyed fortifications, raw materials and labor must be deployed from the country, which is an impossible task.


    In order to ensure the logistics of front-line combat troops, the French government has done its best, and there is no extra manpower and material resources to repair the fortress.


    There were no fortifications available. After the failure of the last Sino-European battle, the French army was forced to emulate the coalition forces in digging trenches and constructing simple temporary defense lines.


    French Command, Marshal Patrice McMahon: "When will the latest batch of artillery and machine guns arrive?"


    No one dares to believe that, the arrogant French empire, fighting at the door of his own house, will have insufficient weapons and equipment.


    However, this is the fact. Both the artillery and Gatlin are too bulky. After the failure of the last battle, in order to transfer troops as soon as possible, the French had to reluctantly give up.


    No matter how big a family is, it can''t stand a prodigal. Thousands of artillery pieces, thousands of machine guns, hundreds of thousands of rifles, and massive amounts of supplies were lost at a time, and the French could not replenish them in a short time.


    War waits for no one. No matter how difficult it is, weapons and equipment must be replenished as soon as possible.


    After the war, the French government immediately emptied its inventory and purchased a batch of second-hand goods from the private sector. Together with the unprocessed retired goods, the French government reluctantly ensured that the frontliners had a gun.


    Guns can be collected, but artillery and machine guns cannot be refilled immediately. In addition to ordering the arsenal to work overtime, the French government is also actively purchasing.


    However, distant water cannot reduce near thirst. Less than a month after the last battle ended, the enemy was ready to attack again.


    The middle-aged officer replied in a deep voice: "Marshal, just received the news. The enemy launched attacks on our homeland from Spain and Switzerland. The weapons and equipment originally allocated to us were temporarily requisitioned."


    Upon hearing this news, everyone present looked different. Some were panicked, some secretly rejoiced.


    For France, adding two fronts is a disaster; but for everyone present, this is undoubtedly good news.


    As the so-called dead daoist friends do not die poor dao, anyway, this war is about to lose, naturally you have to consider it for yourself.


    Two more fronts also mean that there are two more potential backers. Whoever is responsible for the front collapses first will be the scapegoat for France''s defeat.


    Although the Central European Theater bears the greatest military pressure, they are also the strongest. On the contrary, the two newly-added front defenders are a group of recruits, which are the easiest to break through.


    Marshal Patrice McMahon frowned: "Is there no reinforcements?"


    The middle-aged officer nodded helplessly. When the words came to his lips, the word "Yes" couldn''t be uttered.


    With this answer, the old Marshal Patrice McMahon couldn''t stand the stimulation and fainted gorgeously.


    ...


    In the coalition headquarters, Albrecht was still worrying about dealing with the French trenches. He never thought that the biggest enemy was now lying down.


    Frederick: "Marshal, according to the information from the Air Force, the enemy has adopted double trenches, one wide and one narrow.


    The wide trench is in the front, which is five or six meters wide. The staff has calculated it. Armored units of this width cannot make it through. If they accidentally sink in, they will become the enemy''s target.


    A dozen or twenty meters apart is another ordinary trench. Even if we would send infantry to fill the pit, the enemy also considered it.


    Moreover, there is more than one such trench. In theory, if the French plan is completed, we must break into the French mainland, at least torn through hundreds of trenches of this kind.


    If we attack head-on, our losses will be very large.


    The only good news is that the enemy¡¯s preparation time is too short. As long as our speed is fast enough, the enemy will not have time to complete the trench construction.


    I propose to launch a full-scale offensive immediately, first wash the ground with artillery shells, and then press the infantry with the armored forces, and use tanks as mobile turrets to cover the infantry fill.


    When necessary, the Air Force can conduct targeted bombing. One place was blown up, and a hole a hundred years away was torn open, and the overall situation was settled when the armored units were released. "


    In the era of pure manpower, trenches are not easy to dig. A single labor force can dig so many squares of soil every day, and infinite trench tactics are impossible to achieve.


    This means that as long as the coalition forces are willing to pay the price, they can rush past. The armored unit itself is suitable for roundabouts, and once it appears behind the enemy, everything is done.


    Being merciless, when it comes time to fight for his life, Albrecht will naturally not be vague: "Well, order the troops to prepare and launch a full offensive in two days."


    ...


    The Vienna Palace, seeing that the European War was about to be determined, suddenly received a request from the Russians to send troops, and Franz rubbed his forehead helplessly.


    I have to admit that the Mao Xiong is the Mao Xiong. Seeing that there is a good deal, he immediately rushed over.


    If it only sent troops by way, the Tsarist government would not need to spend so much effort. It would be right to send troops directly. Austria would not block any military action against the French anyway.


    There is no doubt that the tsarist government chose to consult with Austria because of its desire. In addition to the distribution of benefits after the war, the Russians also wanted the Vienna government to bear the military expenses of the Russian army.


    The expedition of the labor division is already very expensive. With the financial resources of the tsarist government, if supplies are delivered from the mainland, it is estimated that at most one division will be maintained.


    At this point, the force invested in the European battlefield is just like nothing. Not to mention the right to speak for the distribution of benefits after the war, or the French will be wiped out.


    If you have no money, you can only reach out to your allies. And this is not a loan. The Tsarist government will not recognize these military expenditures, and at most they will be recorded in the French accounts.


    This is exactly where Franz struggled. According to the current rhythm, the French will definitely be burdened with huge indemnities after the war. No amount of war reparations can be obtained without getting it.


    Today is different. If the time is pushed forward by a month or two, Franz will naturally not mind spending a sum of money to pull the Russians into the water. But now it''s different. The French are gone, and it''s unknown whether they can support the Russian army to the front line.


    If the Russian army is still on the way, or if it happens to arrive at the front line at the end of the war, Austria will lose out, and it will give up a lot of money without saying it, and it will increase the Russians¡¯ voice in post-war negotiations. .


    Want to refuse, Franz is also embarrassed. Regardless of the great momentum of the anti-French alliance, in fact, 99% of the military expenditure of the anti-French alliance is borne by the Austrian family.


    Including Spain and Switzerland, which participated in the war last time, they all fought with Austrian money, otherwise they would not have such a high efficiency.


    The Russians now want the same treatment that other allies have. Even for the friendship between Russia and Austria, Austria cannot treat it differently.


    "The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold on first. If it really can''t go on, then promise them.


    However, to set up preconditions, troops must be dispatched immediately, and the Russian troops will arrive in Austria within three days after the agreement is reached, and we will send special trains to the front lines.


    Order the troops on the front line to speed up and strive for a quick battle. At this point, it''s time to settle down. "


    There is no better way, Franz can only offer procrastination. If you can kill France before the Russians send out troops, then post-war negotiations will be the Tsarist government.


    Without making a substantial contribution, being able to follow up with a sum of compensation is enough to prove that Austria has enough friends and the right to share the word does not exist.


    If you can''t, then you can only retreat and use the Russian army as cannon fodder to reduce your own casualties and make up for the loss of interest.


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, since the war is underway, everyone knows that France is over. The French government has also shown us its intentions for peace talks through the British, and it is time to engage in political persuasion.


    If the war can be ended by political means and the Russians want to intervene in European affairs, it will be impossible. "


    After a big circle, the problem returned to the European hegemony. The discourse power of France after the war was also the establishment of Austrian European hegemony.


    The Russians are anxious to get involved. In addition to fighting for the spoils, they are also fighting for the right to speak in the European continent.


    Austria¡¯s hegemony cannot be shaken, and a share of the pie is also a good choice. The tsarist government does not want to completely abandon the European continent.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz shook his head firmly: "This time the British cannot intervene, and even post-war negotiations cannot allow them to participate. We only accept the unconditional surrender of the French.


    This is a matter of principle. After finally squeezing the British out of the European continent, they could not be allowed back.


    The question of persuading France to be surrendered is simple. This is the "Letter to the People of France" that I prepared, and just publish it.


    The news was secretly released to let the French gang of profit-seeking capitalists know that if they did not surrender, the coalition forces would confiscate all their property after entering Paris. "


    In Franz''s view, besides defeating the French, the second major strategic significance of this European War was to squeeze out the British influence in Europe.


    Looking around Europe, they are all spheres of influence of anti-French alliances, but the British are still allies of the French, and Austria is justifiably requesting that allies be separated from the British.


    Including neutral countries is no exception. One of the conditions for making them neutral is: politically cut off from the British.


    Rejection is impossible. The British offend too many people. On this issue, the Russians raised their hands in favor. In addition, everyone was dissatisfied with John Bull''s previous behavior of selling his younger brother, and then they agreed.


    Although this cut was not thorough, cracks still occurred. As long as Austria continues its efforts, it is not a dream to exclude the British from the European continent.


    In this context, Franz naturally cannot let the British come out to brush up on their presence.


    After receiving the "Report to the French Citizens", I scanned it briefly, and Prime Minister Karl hesitated and asked: "Your Majesty, is the content on this a bit too exaggerated?"


    Exaggeration, this is inevitable. There is always someone responsible for the failure of the war. This person cannot be the emperor. Similarly, the monarchy country Franz could not send Napoleon IV to the guillotine.


    Nobles are not good either. Nobles are one of the pillars of imperial power.


    In addition to the nobles and emperors, there are not many who are qualified to carry the pot. So the **** can only be deducted from the capitalists. Anyway, this is not wrong. The bourgeoisie is indeed one of the driving forces behind this war.


    No snowflake is innocent under the avalanche. If it really goes back to the source, then from Napoleon IV to ordinary French people, they will all be responsible for this war.


    What Franz is doing now is just helping them find a scapegoat. By the way, the scapegoat was exaggerated and the responsibility of other groups was weakened.


    "It doesn''t matter. Anyway, the contents above are all true. They all stand up to the test. I just used a magnifying glass to magnify some of the people''s problems.


    Next, as long as we do a good job of guiding and reminding us at the appropriate time, someone will do the rest for us. "


    Conspiracy to provoke war, hoard, drive up prices, resell strategic materials...


    These are all real, a properly black history of the bourgeoisie. Politicians may be able to understand that if these things are not done without the cooperation of the light capitalists, ordinary people will not think so much and will directly charge this account to the bourgeois consortium.


    You know, you know, but you don''t have to count on who will stand up for the capitalist. When the disaster is approaching and they are flying, and it is too late to throw the pot, who will take the initiative to take responsibility for themselves?


    If nothing goes wrong, the bureaucrats, nobles, and even Napoleon IV himself in the French government will follow the tide and pass the responsibilities to the domestic bourgeois consortium.


    The French consortium is not weak and will certainly not sit still. Once the danger is realized, action is bound to be taken.


    This is a conspiracy, even if all parties know it, they can only bite the bullet and go on. Especially for Napoleon IV and the high-level government, with such a backer, they have the opportunity to retreat.


    The final victory is not important anymore, now France can''t stand the toss, the result of internal fighting must be an early collapse.


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 Chapter 954： Downfall

    After entering 1891, the people of Paris had no comfortable days. On the one hand, the material life is becoming increasingly impoverished, and on the other hand, the rising prices of goods have made ordinary people miserable.


    If the frontline can continue to win and pass a few days of hardship in a short time, everyone will recognize it. It is a pity that the luck of the French army seemed to have run out in the previous year, and bad news has continued since the beginning of the year.


    With the loss of air superiority, Paris has become insecure. Especially since the beginning of August, the Austrian Air Force will come and stroll around almost every day.


    The high-altitude bombing hit rate depends entirely on luck. The direct loss caused by the enemy''s air strikes is not large, and the military threat to France is limited, but the bad impact brought by the Paris government is miserable.


    The more uncertain things are, the easier it is to cause panic. Regardless of how low the enemy air force''s hit rate is, people will die once caught.


    For the sake of their lives, apart from the politicians who couldn''t run away, the Parisians with a little wealth all went to the country estate to take refuge.


    The wealthy ran away, and Paris¡¯s economy naturally depressed. If it were not for the war to occupy a large amount of labor, it is estimated that the French government would still worry about unemployment.


    In the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon IV has moved out of the basement and resumed his normal office. There is no other reason, just not afraid of death.


    Well, the truth is that after a long period of observation, Napoleon IV discovered that the enemy air force deliberately avoided bombing the palace. Even air raids on the palace are mostly threats.


    It''s also right to think about it, if there is no deep hatred in the European continent, generally few people will kill the monarch.


    Although the Bonaparte dynasty had some grudges with the Habsburg dynasty, it was not to the point of death or death. Franz, who cherishes feathers, is naturally unwilling to bear the notoriety of killing kings.


    Without instructions from above, the combat troops below would naturally not dare to mess around. Neither the officer nor the soldier can bear the charge of killing the king.


    Under the shelter of Napoleon IV, the Palace of Versailles and the surrounding area were fortunate to become a safe zone. No one dared to drop bombs even if it was attacked by air.


    This did not hear the air defense sirens of "Uuuuu...", Napoleon IV walked out leisurely, looking up at the sky.


    Looking at the flyers falling from the sky, Napoleon IV sighed. Sometimes he even wanted the enemy to drop bombs and send him to see God in advance.


    There is no way, the emperor is too tired. But family responsibilities made him unable to retreat, and no matter how much pressure he could only bear. If you really die in an enemy airstrike, it might be a relief.


    Among other things, at least the Bonapartist dynasty retreated. The dead are the easiest to win sympathy points, especially those who die tragically and miserably.


    No matter how the people below shake the pot, it is impossible for the few-year-old prince to take responsibility. Even out of political needs, Austria will support the Bonapartist dynasty to stabilize the situation.


    I picked up a small piece of paper that fell from the sky, and the title was "A Letter to the People of France". Looking at the content of the accusation against capitalists and consortia, Napoleon IV was deeply moved.


    Without the promotion of these interest groups, the European War would not break out at all, at least Napoleon IV himself opposed this war initially.


    It was just that the individual could not go against the general trend, and France was forced to be tied to the chariot of capital and embarked on a road of no return.


    It doesn''t matter if you start a war, the key is that these guys lost the chain halfway. Doing everything to make huge profits has not only affected frontline operations, but also caused complaints among the domestic people.


    If it weren''t for these dragging guys, even if France were to lose, it wouldn''t have been so fast.


    "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and they are here."


    The voice of the maid pulled Napoleon IV back from the fantasy. The guy who pulls the hind legs exists in every country and is not an isolated case of France. Now it is only because France is about to lose that the problem has become apparent.


    "Bring them here!"


    Napoleon IV said lightly.


    Since it was determined that the surrounding area of ??the palace was a safe zone, the offices of the French government have moved over. It also facilitates the communication between various departments, and even the telephone bill can be saved.


    ...


    Foreign Secretary Karel Cadlec: "Your Majesty, the British have rejected our loan application and also announced that payment must be made for future transactions."


    Allies do not exist. If it were not for the need for France in the post-war international situation, it is estimated that the British would have fallen into trouble.


    There hasn''t been any trouble ahead, and it''s not too late to start.


    Since the war, France¡¯s foreign exchange reserves have already bottomed out. Even the reserves of hair currency are mortgaged to the British, and they are already in London.


    Severing the loan and demanding payment first and then delivery was clearly driving the rhythm of France.


    "What do the British want?"


    Napoleon IV asked coldly. As if all this was expected, it did not cause the slightest disturbance.


    Foreign Secretary Karel Cadlec: "The British are eyeing our overseas colonies, mainly the Indochina Peninsula. They are worried that these areas will fall into Austrian hands after the war and threaten the security of India."


    There is no love and hatred for no reason in politics, only eternal interests. Seeing France''s defeat imminent, the British could not help taking advantage of the fire.


    Although the Austrian power did not penetrate the Indochina Peninsula, the German Confederation occupied the Malay Peninsula. After the war, Germany would merge, and it was inevitable that the power would extend to the Indochina Peninsula.


    If the French Indochina peninsula falls into the hands of Austria, the Southeast Asia will become Austria''s dominance. At that time, India will be strategically surrounded by the Russian-Austrian alliance on three sides, and the military pressure it will face is too great.


    Napoleon IV sneered: "Now that I know the worry, why did you go? If it weren''t for the British, we would have broken through the Rhine a long time ago, and it would not be the current situation.


    Everyone bowed their heads, no one wanted to argue with the emperor on this issue. Even everyone knows that Napoleon IV''s words are biased.


    The British hindered the French army''s operations, but that was not the root cause of the French army''s failure to win. In essence, the difference in strength between the two sides was huge.


    If you really crossed the Rhine, the French army might be defeated even worse. At least there are no guerrillas now, and the occupied area is stable.


    After a pause, Napoleon IV added: "It''s nothing, it''s useless to say more about it. What price are the British going to pay?"


    The European War is different from the Franco-Prussian War in the original time and space. Austria has a sufficiently powerful navy, which is doomed to France''s inability to keep its overseas colonies after the war.


    Against this background, Napoleon IV didn''t mind selling to the British. What made him upset was that the British fell into trouble at this time.


    Foreign Secretary Karel Kadlec: "Deduct part of our previous debts, plus a batch of material assistance. When converted, the total value is about 6 million pounds."


    Hearing this number, Napoleon IV immediately slapped the table and asked: "Why don''t they grab it?"


    The French Indochina Peninsula covers an area of ??nearly 740,000 square kilometers. The local land is fertile and rich in products. It is a rare treasure and can bring a lot of wealth to France every year.


    This kind of high-quality asset usually costs 6 million pounds, even if it is 60 million pounds, people are rushing to take it.


    Now the situation is special. Few companies dare to grab food from Austria, but they are not low enough to sell for 6 million pounds. We must know that the cost of the French government to open up French Indochina is more than 6 million pounds.


    However, even the 6 million pounds, the British are not prepared to pay cash, but to deduct.


    At current prices, 6 million pounds can buy up to 3 million pounds of pre-war supplies, which is a blood loss for France.


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin reminded: "Your Majesty, we have no choice now. Knowing that the British are blackmailing, we cannot refuse.


    After all, these areas fall into the hands of the British, better than fall into the hands of Austria. Moreover, we need the support of the British in the subsequent negotiations. "


    The saddest thing in the world is that you can only send it up obediently when you know that someone is robbing it.


    Fortunately, after a series of severe social beatings, Napoleon IV''s heart has been flattened. If it was left ten years ago, he could directly turn his face with the British.


    "Tell the British that if you want to get these areas, you have to show enough sincerity. Otherwise, we would rather leave Indochina to Austria than let them succeed."


    Napoleon IV also had misery to threaten allies with enemies. The French empire, which inherited the great promise from his father, has fallen into such a field in less than two decades. This kind of mental gap is not something ordinary people can bear.


    Tracing back to the source is just because a wrong war was launched at the wrong time. On the whole, Napoleon IV was still a qualified emperor, but it was a pity that he lost everything in one mistake.


    The Italian region is destined to be unable to keep it; French Africa is also cool, and the defenders of Algeria alone will not last long; watching French Indochina also change hands, the French territory has returned to 70 years ago overnight. .


    This is not all. From the perspective of the anti-French alliance, it is difficult to maintain the integrity of the French mainland, and the final result may be even worse than in 1815.


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin: "Your Majesty, there have been rumors in Paris in the last few days, and the guys hiding in the ground are beginning to be unwilling to be lonely again.


    If the situation continues to deteriorate, there may even be a rebellion. The cabinet suggested strengthening public opinion control and cracking down on those who spread rumors. "


    It is not the first time that the control of public opinion has been strengthened. However, the government can control newspapers but cannot control gossip; when it controls the spread of news, it cannot stop leaflets falling from the sky.


    Without any hesitation, Napoleon IV passed the small piece of paper in his hand directly: "Look, this is a letter of persuasion from the Austrians. What are you going to do?


    There is also a cartoon on the back, rich people have big fish and meat, ordinary people shed blood and sacrifices on the front line, and even suffer from starvation.


    The above contents are basically facts, which can easily resonate with ordinary people. Once it is used by someone with a heart, a turmoil is at hand. "


    The truth is often the most heartbreaking. You can still pretend to be confused without opening the lid. Once you expose the matter to the sun, the situation is completely different.


    The patience of the people is limited, especially when they are hungry, a Martian text can cause a disturbance.


    There are only two paths before everyone. Either stand with the capital consortium and share the anger from the people; or take the opportunity to get rid of the domestic consortium and use their wealth to appease the people.


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 Chapter 955： Professional black hand

    Since the French army''s defeat on the front line, the domestic internal contradictions have gradually been exposed. Rising prices and the meager income of ordinary people have become irreconcilable social conflicts.


    It is impossible to quell prices. In addition to the hoarding of capitalists, rising international prices are also an important factor leading to rising prices in France.


    After the outbreak of the Land War, the industrial and agricultural production in France dropped significantly, and a large amount of materials had to be imported to meet the basic needs of the people.


    Prices have gone up, but wages have not risen, and contradictions have arisen. Regardless of the reasons for the price increase, the problem is that people cannot fill their stomachs.


    According to incomplete statistics, in the first half of 1891, the French working class launched 126 strikes, of which there were 3 strikes with more than 100,000 strikers. Paris, a sacred place of revolution, has parades and demonstrations almost every week.


    Since it has become a gunpowder keg, a revolution is inevitable. In the last month, the French government has put out four riots.


    Anyone with a discerning eye knows that if this goes on, France will have problems. The French government has also wanted to take action several times. Unfortunately, it is easy to see the problem, but it is difficult to solve the problem.


    There is no way, the interests are moving. If the government wants to force down prices, it is bound to cut the flesh of interest groups.


    Don''t look at the Austrian flyers and put the scapegoat on the heads of capitalists and consortia, you think it is the responsibility of the bourgeoisie. If there were no nobles and bureaucrats involved, and the capitalists'' personal power alone played so, they would have been drawn out for shooting.


    How many people are involved in this, no one knows. In short, the interest groups colluded by the government and businessmen have become a chronic disease in France.


    In order to solve these chronic diseases, the French government has also made a lot of efforts. During the period of Napoleon III, the power of the bourgeois consortium was restricted, and by the way, it was awarded the title of "emperor of socialism."


    It is a pity that the previous revolutions destroyed the government''s efforts. While making concessions to the consortium, the tentacles of the consortium also penetrated into every corner of France.


    Today, all industries in France are filled with the shadow of consortia. France surpassed European countries and entered the era of great monopoly.


    No monarch liked this uncontrolled power, and Napoleon IV was no exception. The seeds of contradiction were planted from the beginning, waiting to take root and sprout.


    The flyers that fell from the sky just picked out the various contradictions in France, and by the way gave a bad idea to solve the problem.


    In the evening, the Firth Manor was brightly lit, and under the cover of the banquet, the French financial emperors were having a secret gathering.


    As the number one person in the financial world, Maxim Sidorov did his part as the host of the meeting. It¡¯s not a long story, it¡¯s just dry stuff


    "Presumably everyone has felt that since the outbreak of the war, the domestic economic situation has deteriorated sharply and business has become increasingly difficult.


    The war bonds were not sold, the British refused to grant us loans, and the government was already too poor.


    Even the most profitable arms trade is now a tasteless one. No one can guarantee that the franc in hand will be currency or a wad of waste paper in the future.


    Judging from the current situation, our chances of winning the war are slim. Once France is defeated, it will be difficult for us to survive alone.


    Inviting everyone over today is to discuss countermeasures. Find a way for France, and find a way for ourselves. "


    The people have no money in their pockets, and it is inevitable that business is not good. Behind the hoarding, there is also the purpose of capital preservation. After all, the rate of devaluation of the franc is fast.


    There is no alternative. In order to raise enough war funds, the French government has to issue excessive currency.


    In fact, not only France is over-issuing currency, but Austria, as an enemy, is also over-issuing currency.


    The capital market is the most sensitive and has its own judgment.


    Austria has sufficient gold reserves and itself is the world''s largest gold producer. After the war broke out, there was no large-scale external procurement of materials, and the money spent by the government was still circulating within itself.


    Coupled with the continuous military victories, it is about to become the European hegemony, and the Vienna government is preparing to annex French Africa and the German Federation. This series of good news has been enough to offset the evil effects of excessive currency.


    Wealth has not been lost a lot, and the market for Aegis has increased. The current excess of money is only temporary. Once the new market is integrated, these problems will no longer exist.


    The market has confidence, and the currency value of Aegis will not fall anywhere. In contrast, the franc is a complete tragedy.


    Everyone knows that once France is defeated, the Italian region will become independent, overseas colonies will change hands, and the franc will naturally withdraw from these regions.


    The market has shrunk drastically, and the issued francs have not decreased. Then these currencies will return to the French mainland, which will cause greater inflation.


    International capital is not optimistic, and it is not necessary to hold francs, but as domestic capital, it cannot be avoided. Everyone present cannot be alone.


    In order to fight against greater inflation, everyone has to hold more physical assets. The former masters of finance are now becoming industrial tycoons.


    Everyone is crisis-conscious. After holding a large number of physical industries, paper wealth has increased, but the corresponding risks have also increased.


    Among other things, the difficulty of running is increased by n times. People can leave, but the industry cannot. Even if it is realized at a discount, it is useless. With a bunch of francs going out, there is no way to exchange it.


    Even if someone has prepared and left behind in advance, who would think that there is too much money?


    Moreover, before everyone thought that France would win, it was only in the last few months that preparations began for the future, and there was no time to transfer a large amount of assets.


    In a sense, everyone present was already passively tied to France. Once the coalition forces are brought in, everyone will suffer heavy losses.


    A middle-aged man sighed and said: "Mr. Maxim, at this stage, even if we lend all the money to the government, we cannot win this war.


    Since it is destined to be unable to win the war, in order to reduce unnecessary losses, then we can only stop losses in time.


    There is a gossip, I don¡¯t know if you have heard of it. Someone in the Anti-French Alliance proposed that all our assets should be confiscated as war reparations after the war.


    Coupled with the flyers thrown by the Austrians, combined with the consistent style of the Vienna government, I think this kind of thing is very likely to happen.


    If we do not want the worst to happen, we can only negotiate an end to the war before we lose all the chips in our hands. "


    My family knows about their own affairs, and the more they know, the more desperate they are about this war. The French government is naturally short of money, but it is not the franc.


    Foreign exchange, gold, and everyone must have it in your hands, but these things are the most precious wealth at the moment, and no one can contribute.


    Negotiating if you can¡¯t win is a European practice. There is no pressure on everyone. The only thing that makes everyone feel headache is the rumors of ¡°confiscation of assets¡±.


    Austria is professional in doing such things. When suppressing the rebellion that year, the Vienna government confiscated the assets of all participants, even if it was just on the side, it did not escape.


    When the Ottoman Empire was destroyed later, this method was carried forward, and all the assets of the Ottoman Empire were confiscated.


    With the contradiction between Fa and Austria, no one can guarantee that Austria will repeat its tricks and let the old things of the Ottoman Empire repeat itself in France. After all, France adopted the same methods in the two countries in the past, and it is not impossible for the anti-French alliance to retaliate.


    Maxim Sidorov nodded: "Mr. Roman is right. This kind of thing is more credible than unbelievable. If it happens, it will be too late to regret it.


    Just ending the war is not something we alone can decide. The moths of the government are still dreaming about turning defeat into victory all day long, really trying to push France into the abyss. "


    From the beginning to the end, Maxim Sidorov did not mention Austria''s instigation of discord and attempt to provoke the French internal struggle.


    This is a scheming scheme, knowing that it is the enemy''s calculation, everyone can''t refuse it.


    The failure of a war always requires someone to take responsibility. Either let the emperor and the government set the tank, or bear the anger of the people.


    If you don''t want to be this unlucky person, everyone must jump out and fight for dominance. And it''s even faster. When it''s late, grass grows on the grave.


    "Mr. Maxim, the current situation is very unfavorable for us. If we hadn''t been working hard to suppress public opinion, I''m afraid we would have been shouted and beaten by everyone.


    Without the support of the people, with our strength alone, once launched..."


    Before the old man could finish speaking, Maxim Sidorov interrupted: "Your Excellency Sith, you have misunderstood. This kind of thing is not our strong point. To participate directly is to be irresponsible for your own life.


    If the people hate us, it doesn''t mean that we can''t use it. Paris is now a gunpowder keg, as long as a spark will explode.


    All we have to do is to provide that spark and detonate the powder keg, and let the Revolutionary Party do the rest.


    By the way, we can also chat with people from the Bourbon and Orleans dynasties. I believe everyone will have a common language. "


    The rebels are too low-tech. This kind of high-risk work is not suitable for their distinguished masters. Behind the scenes is what they should do.


    Obviously, Maxim Sidorov knew this well. Calling everyone together is just to get everyone to contribute money and effort.


    He did not expect to bring a group of capitalists to rebel, but instead delegated this task to a more professional revolutionary party. In order to ensure nothing is wrong, he is also preparing to agitate the other two royal families.


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 Chapter 956： Surging

    With the support of the father of the gold master, the French revolutionary movement rose again. A life of misery provides a living soil for the spread of revolutionary ideas.


    Without waiting for the French government to react, a massive anti-war and anti-hunger movement started in Paris and quickly spread to the whole country.


    If someone observes carefully, they will find an interesting thing: the people who supported the war most at the beginning and the people who oppose the war most now are actually the same people.


    People are still those people, and the only thing that has changed is that many traces of years have been added to everyone''s faces. It can be seen that everyone''s life has not been very good for more than a year.


    Originally thought that the autumn wind swept the fallen leaves of the war, it turned into a national power attrition war. A large number of French boys took to the battlefield, including their relatives.


    It would be fine if the battlefield continued to win, but the current result was that the French army was constantly defeated. The miserable life, coupled with worry about relatives, forced everyone to stand up against the war.


    If there were no accidents, after the armistice treaty was signed, they were dissatisfied with the conditions of the suspension, and it was this wave of people who jumped out to demand punishment of the traitors.


    It can only be said that the Napoleon IV government was unlucky and happened to catch up with the most chaotic era of French thought.


    When the revolutionary movement was surging, on September 1, 1891, a large-scale uprising broke out in Rome. Unlike any previous anti-French uprising, the leader of this uprising became aristocrat and missionary.


    The wall fell down and everyone pushed, and watching the French was about to end, the Italian local power faction, who had long been dissatisfied with the French, finally took practical action.


    At the beginning of the uprising, the Italian soldiers in the defending army were instigated, and there was a church as a cover. Under the cooperation of the inside and outside, the insurgents quickly captured the city of Rome.


    After the success of the uprising, Pope Leo XIII, the religious leader, issued the "Declaration of Anti-aggression" in the Vatican, calling on all Italians to rise up and expel the French.


    After receiving the news, Franz''s first reaction was that the climax of the Italian independence movement had come. Without any hesitation, he immediately ordered the division of troops to attack south to support Italy''s national liberation movement.


    ...


    At the Palace of Versailles, the deteriorating situation finally forced Napoleon IV to the edge of the cliff, when it was time to make a choice.


    Army Secretary Luskinia: "With the fall of Rome, the erosion of the situation in Italy is a foregone conclusion. At the moment we do not have enough troops to put in Italy to clean up the mess.


    The Ministry of War recommended temporarily abandoning the Italian region, retreating to the Alps, shrinking troops and returning to the country to defend the homeland. Including the anxious Turin guard battle, there is no need to continue. "


    The fact is in front of us, Italy, once the infinite glory of the Great French Empire, has now become a quagmire. If you continue to get stuck in it, it has no value except for consuming national power in vain.


    From a military standpoint, retreating to the Alps is undoubtedly the best choice. France can use the least force to ensure the safety of the southern front, and then put the saved force on other battlefields.


    The best military is not the best politically. In a sense, there is not much difference between France''s abandonment of the Italian region and direct surrender.


    After the loss of the Italian region, France''s weakness was completely exposed. It is conceivable that the Anti-French Alliance will definitely not give up this opportunity to fall into trouble.


    Those countries that hadn''t worked hard, but just made up the numbers, will now rush forward and tear off a piece of meat from France.


    Knowing, but no one objected. Everyone knows that the question now is not whether to abandon the Italian region, but how to carry out the aftermath.


    Glancing at the crowd, Napoleon IV slowly said: "Well, let''s implement the plan of the Ministry of War!


    It seems that Austria is preparing to reinstate the Italian states. What should you do later, you should know? "


    "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We will handle it properly and will not leave the enemy..."


    Seeing that Napoleon IV was not in a high mood and seemed to be a little impatient, Luskinia''s words stopped abruptly.


    Needless to say, you also know that it was destroyed. For a long time to come, the restored Italian states will be the enemies of France. While there is still a chance, it is natural to weaken these potential enemies.


    In a sense, the harder France is now, the more money will be needed for reconstruction after the war. The Italian states naturally have no money, and the trouble fell to Austria.


    As for France''s retaliation after the war, he was joking, as if he quit now, the enemy would be merciful.


    Since the war broke out, France and Austria have secretly contacted several times, but they have not been able to reach an agreement, otherwise the war would have ended long ago.


    I really thought that France was too hard to see the coffin without tears. In fact, it¡¯s not that Austria¡¯s conditions are too harsh for the Paris government to accept, and that has made it tough until now.


    Then, everyone found helplessly that the war was really unstoppable. With the continuous defeat of the French army on the battlefield, Austria''s conditions have become more and more demanding, and the bottom line gap between the two sides is huge.


    If the Vienna government is willing to make concessions and use the cease-fire conditions six months ago, no, even with the cessation conditions three months ago, Napoleon IV will agree.


    There is no alternative. In the suspension conditions six months ago, Austria demanded that France abandon French Africa, restore China and Europe to the pre-war border, and pay certain war reparations.


    The French army was not defeated, and most of French Africa is still in the hands of the French army. Such conditions are naturally unacceptable to the Paris government.


    It was different three months ago. French Africa has been unable to satisfy Austria¡¯s appetite. It not only increased huge war reparations, but also required France to abandon the Italian region.


    Naturally, the Paris government dared not agree to this kind of condition of losing power and humiliating the country. The result has not yet reacted, the French army ushered in two defeats on the front line, and then Russia, West, and Switzerland were also pulled into the chariot by Austria.


    The conditions for contacting Austria were even more excessive. Not only did they have the previous conditions, they also made territorial claims to the French mainland.


    And, it''s not even a star. Not only Austria wants to take back the homeland of Shenluo, but also the neighbors around it will follow suit.


    Needless to say, if Napoleon IV dared to agree to this condition to make France smaller, the Palace of Versailles must change its owner.


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin: "Your Majesty, those guys seem to be aware of something. They are all simple and simple. Some even left Paris.


    And the revolutionary party suddenly became active. In the recent strikes and violent incidents, the revolutionary party has its shadow.


    Only the strength of the Revolutionary Party has not been able to plan so many actions, and there must be other strengths behind it.


    They are the only ones who are capable and motivated to do such things. If we don''t take action, they will probably do it. "


    It can be seen that Terrence Burkin is very jealous of the consortium, and even uses references when discussing matters.


    There is no way. The last politician who publicly advocated suppressing the consortium has already grown grass.


    There is also the responsibility of Napoleon IV. When he was in power, he was busy seizing power and was used by the consortium. The faction in the government that advocated suppressing the consortium was marginalized.


    When Napoleon IV reacted, the political forces that advocated suppression of the consortium had collapsed under the consortium¡¯s Jin Yuan offensive.


    There is no way, politicians have such high moral integrity. In the era of Napoleon III, there was a powerful emperor who dared to move closer to the consortium. All the politicians who dared to approach the consortium went home to farm.


    The saying that "one emperor, one courtier" may be a bit exaggerated in continental Europe. But Napoleon IV was not a normal change of imperial power. There was a period of time between the ministers and regents, and no one in the Bonaparte family controlled the overall situation. The change of power after the personal campaign was inevitable.


    The young and vigorous Napoleon IV, his political skills are far from mature now, and the Bonaparte dynasty has no powerful figures to assist him, so he is inevitably taken advantage of.


    This is somewhat similar to Chongzhen, but he was busy seizing power and forgot to maintain a balance between political factions.


    However, Napoleon IV still had to be stronger in political skills. In the later political struggles, he quietly supported his direct political power.


    Had it not been for the Great Revolution that broke out in the middle, maybe the consortium would be slowly abandoned by him. After all, a consortium is only formed by capitalists because of their interests. They can also be split because of their interests. Their cohesion is very poor.


    After hesitating for a while, Napoleon IV nodded: "Get ready to start! At this point, we can only gamble."


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 Chapter 957： prelude

    F¨¹rth Manor, as the situation in Paris became increasingly tense, the atmosphere in the manor became tense.


    In the garden, Maxim Sidorov said with a serious look: "Tom, take your brothers and sisters to London for a holiday. I will leave tomorrow. I have arranged the boat."


    Ruthless that is for outsiders. To his own children, Maxim Sidorov is still a kind father. Seeing that turmoil is about to occur in France, a retreat has been arranged for them in advance.


    The young man asked suspiciously: "What about you, don''t you go together?"


    There has never been a shortage of smart people in this world. The weird atmosphere of Paris has already revealed a bit of rain and rain, but everyone with a little brain is looking for a way out.


    The wealthy are looking for ways to go abroad, and the middle class with a small family is going to the countryside. Except for the few who had to stay, the rest were either paupers or fools.


    There is no doubt that Maxim Sidorov is one of those who had to stay.


    After hesitating for a while, Maxim Sidorov said insincerely: "No, you go first. Bank affairs cannot be separated from me. After the processing is completed, my mother and I will come back."


    The boss is not a good one. While sharing the biggest piece of cake, he must also bear corresponding responsibilities.


    Now is the critical moment, Maxim Sidorov must stay and preside over the overall situation. There are too many people staring at him. If you run away at this time, you will probably be finished before you leave France.


    Neither the capitalist nor the government will let him leave.


    The consortium can wrestle with the government and rely on unity. If the boss runs away, the hearts of the people will be dissipated, and the fragmented consortium will be the meat on the chopping board.


    If the government wants to take a knife against the consortium, it must first destroy the leader. It has nothing to do with right or wrong, it is completely political. Who makes him most famous? Only by using him as the boss can truly shock people.


    The most important thing is that Maxim Sidorov himself is not willing to run so sullenly. Because once he retreats, the industry he has worked for all his life is gone.


    It is not that Maxim Sidorov has not thought about transferring assets and sharing risks. In fact, every consortium wants to diversify investment and share risks.


    However, the reality is cruel. Major consortia are daring to diversify investment, and no one has really succeeded so far.


    There are naturally many reasons. The core reason is that the era of capital globalization has not yet arrived and local protectionism prevails. This cannot be solved by money.


    It''s okay to make a little fuss, or to invest, but it just doesn''t work if you want to take root locally. The local snakes can accept the influx of capital, but they will not welcome a dragon.


    It can''t be done in normal times, let alone now. Without the support of national power, the difficulty of developing overseas will naturally increase geometrically.


    Tom asked, "Why, we already have a lot of money, there is no need to continue taking risks."


    "Money", just looking at paper wealth, Maxim Sidorov is about to become the world''s richest man. Of course, this must be calculated based on the value before the war.


    If France wins, the consortium led by Maxim Sidorov will be the biggest victor in this war.


    Using this war, they succeeded in controlling nearly one-third of the factories in France, one-half of the mines, and an uncountable amount of land and real estate. It''s not an exaggeration to say that the whole of France is working for them.


    The consortium gained a great deal. As the leader Maxim Sidorov naturally ate the fattest meat. Personal net worth directly exceeds 100 billion francs, which he never dreamed of.


    However, the money only exists in theory. Assets are assets, but there is no way to realize them, because the entire France cannot find a picker.


    Seeing that the anti-French alliance is about to come over, the amount of assets held is the amount of risk. Including Maxim Sidorov, French capitalists have been selling assets frantically recently.


    Even the most sought-after Parisian residential houses in the past are now sold at a discount of 10% and there are no buyers, and the people are out of money.


    Excessive concentration of wealth has led to aggravation of social conflicts, and at the same time the tens of billions of francs in Maxim Sidorov''s hands are about the same as waste paper.


    There is no way, what can be bought in French francs is not needed; what you want is not available in francs.


    A closer look at the bank branches in Paris will reveal an interesting thing. Foreign currency and gold can be exchanged for francs, but francs cannot be exchanged for foreign currencies.


    Before the war, 1 pound was exchanged for 25 francs, and now 1 pound can be exchanged for 100 francs, and the exchange rate can still be discussed.


    If Maxim Sidorov is allowed to choose, he would rather use the assets of hundreds of billions of francs in exchange for 100 million pounds in cash. It is really acceptable for no more than 10 or 20 million pounds.


    It''s a pity that there is no such a fool to come and take the offer. It seems that there are a lot of high-quality assets, but in fact, how much can be kept after the war is unknown.


    For example, mines and land in Belgium and the Rhineland region, as well as factories and real estate in Italy, seem to belong to Maxim Sidorov, but in fact the future must have nothing to do with him.


    These losses alone are enough to shrink Maxim Sidorov''s assets by half. The remaining half is equally unsafe, and war is the biggest asset killer.


    There is no doubt that holding so many assets is certainly not what Maxim Sidorov wants. He is a banker and not an industrialist, so he is naturally not interested in factories and mines with low returns.


    Except for a small amount of assets that are actively purchased, most of these industries are collaterals that are forced to collect overdue bank loans. Including the mines in Belgium and the Rhineland region, they were mortgaged by the French government.


    No matter how unreliable these assets are, they are at least better than the franc, which is depreciating every day. If you can''t turn into foreign exchange or gold, you can only continue to hold it.


    "Okay, Tom. Time is running out, now you should say goodbye to your mother. As for other things, you will gradually understand in the future.


    If an accident happens to me, you must assume the responsibility of the head of the family, take care of your younger siblings, and raise them up.


    This is a list of our overseas assets, which are now handed to you. Basically, they are all stocks and real estate. The money is not too much. You have to plan and use them reasonably.


    There is no way, those idiots lost too fast and disrupted all my plans. I can only prepare so much for you now.


    As for the overseas assets of the consortium, you don''t know anything. I just hope you can be safe, that is not something you can hold. "


    Looking at his immature son, Maxim Sidorov regretted that he was playful when he was young, so that the eldest son is only fifteen years old now.


    At this age, it is simply not realistic to ask him to play with a bunch of old foxes.


    As for the others, it is very regrettable that Maxim Sidorov can''t believe him now that he is used to taking and taking the magpie''s nest.


    ...


    The capitalists are looking for a way out, and the nobles are not idle either. Although Europe has a tradition of not killing nobles, the revolution is an exception.


    According to past experience, Paris will kill people in every revolution. Whether noble or noble, there is only one life.


    If France is not the three major royal families, but only the Bonaparte family, the aristocracy is on the side of the emperor for their own benefit, and Napoleon IV has a very good chance of winning this time.


    It is a pity that France not only has three royal families, but the reputation of Bonaparte dynasty among the nobles is the lowest among the three royal families.


    If it had not been for this European War, Napoleon IV would have secured the throne, and the Bonapartist dynasty would be able to take off the hat of nouveau riche when the next generation rose up, and was truly accepted by the noble group.


    Unfortunately, there is no such thing as reality. In the eyes of the ancient nobles, the Bonaparte dynasty was the source of disaster, which would bring endless trouble to France, and would not support them at all.


    The stranger the atmosphere in Paris, the more active the nobles supporting Bourbon and Orleans. Many people are ready to imitate Napoleon III and use the revolution to seize power.


    In the Palace of Versailles, looking at the gathered intelligence, Napoleon IV gritted his teeth with anger, but he was helpless.


    The risk of a war with the consortium is already very high. If you deal with the nobles again, the Palace of Versailles will really change its owner.


    In this aristocratic world, the emperor also needs to follow the rules. As long as people do not raise the flag to rebel, the emperor has no reason to act against them.


    Putting down the file, Napoleon IV said fiercely: "Take immediate action, and you can''t let those guys run away with the wealth of France. If anyone resists, they will all be killed!"


    It is inevitable to be discovered, not everyone is as cautious as Maxim Sidorov, not only attracting attention in front, but also arranging children to run.


    And some daring guys did not forget to swept the bank''s vaults while running away, trying to run away with gold and silver.


    Thinking about it, I was drunk and might run away with a few tons of gold. Those guys who carried hundreds of tons of silver were completely looking for death.


    Even if it is not discovered by the emperor, such a huge amount of wealth will cause the greed of customs bureaucrats. Either it was swallowed in France, or it was hacked in Britain.


    Then, naturally there is no more. If there was such a big movement, Napoleon IV would have been ousted from office long ago.


    This scene is happening at the Paris Pier. A row of luxurious convoys was intercepted by customs before boarding.


    A wealthy middle-aged businessman snarled at the staff aggressively: "Why don''t you let us board the ship? I have legal procedures. Who gives you the right to seize my goods?


    Get your chief quickly, I want to complain! Did you hear that, no matter how slow I am, I will strip you off. "


    In recent years, capital has risen strongly in France, and the social status of the wealthy has been infinitely elevated. Roaring at the staff is only for pediatrics, and even dared to go straight up and slap in the face.


    Since they are rich, they are not afraid of litigation at all. Even if you win the lawsuit, this kind of civil dispute will only lose money. Most of the time, the compensation is not enough for litigation costs.


    In this context, let alone ordinary people, even ordinary government officials have lost their deterrent power against capital.


    The young man explained helplessly: "I''m very sorry, sir. According to the latest decree issued by the government: In order to combat the outflow of gold and silver, from now on, all gold and silver are prohibited from leaving Hong Kong.


    Your procedure was approved before and has now lost its legal effect. If you have any questions, you can complain to the relevant department.


    However, I advise you not to do useless work. The official responsible for the issuance procedure has now been suspended for investigation, and someone will come to you for questioning soon. "


    The middle-aged man was about to go crazy, an army appeared at the dock. Under the command of the officer, the soldiers directly took over the convoy.


    As soon as the middle-aged man approached the theory, he was pressed to the ground by the two soldiers approaching, and he was not given a chance to argue.


    ...


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 Chapter 958： Civil unrest broke out

    The government troops are dispatched wildly, so the secret cannot be kept. In fact, every move of the French government has always been stared at by the consortium, but everyone did not expect that Napoleon IV would overturn the table.


    The human mind is complicated. "Benevolent to lead oneself, strict to discipline others" is the norm in society. Although they were planning a coup d''etat, everyone was very angry at the emperor''s behavior of overturning the table.


    Needless to say, the arrow is on the string and I have to send it. Following the actions of the government forces, the capitalists who had been hiding behind the remote control are now forced to step onto the front desk.


    "My fellow citizens, take up the weapons in your hands, overthrow the decadent Bonaparte dynasty, end this wrong war, and establish a..."


    Maxim Sidorov, who was lucky enough to escape, is now biting his head and preaching revolutionary theories to the workers and encouraging everyone to participate in the rebellion.


    It can be seen that this is a pseudo-revolutionary party, which only promotes the overthrow of the Bonapartist dynasty, and lacks theories to bring down the bourgeoisie.


    There is no way, you can''t expect the capitalists to rise up and destroy their lives, right? Even if you just talk about it casually, it''s easy to wear!


    Maxim Sidorov deeply felt what it means "a talented person meets a soldier, it is unreasonable to say". No matter how much he speaks on stage, the mood of the people below is not high.


    The idea of ??"revolution" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is limited to intellectuals. Ordinary people are working hard for three meals a day, and there is no time to think about these issues.


    The point is that the Bonaparte dynasty has not yet reached the point of anger and resentment. Although the front-line bad news continues, most of the wars are fought abroad, and the people of Paris do not feel it deeply.


    The soaring domestic prices have indeed caused dissatisfaction among everyone. However, in order to stabilize people''s hearts, the Paris government has issued relief food many times. Although I still can''t eat enough, at least I can''t die from starvation!


    Many people miss the good life in the era of Napoleon III. The "revolution" left a bad impression on the people of Paris. The most typical thing is that everyone''s living standards have dropped significantly after the last Great Revolution.


    Seeing that the Spiritual Encouragement Act was not very effective on this entrapped insurgent, Maxim Sidorov reluctantly announced: "The police station opposite was conquered, and each person was rewarded with five thousand francs, the first one to rush in. Fifty thousand francs..."


    Great principles will never work for real money. Although the franc has depreciated drastically, five thousand francs is still an astronomical figure for ordinary people.


    Looking at the resurgent army full of blood, Maxim Sidorov has no confidence in the prospect of this revolution. In essence, he didn''t even want a revolution, he just wanted to change the last obedient government through politics.


    But the plan did not change fast, Napoleon IV''s sudden action disrupted their plan. Originally lurking under the flag in the government, they are now reduced to prisoners, and even they are running hurriedly.


    If it were not for no alternative, Maxim Sidorov would definitely not go into battle in person, leading a mob to make a revolution.


    It''s messed up, the whole Paris is messed up. Facing the butcher knife raised by the government, the capitalists and the revolutionary party fought back and kicked off the revolution.


    The sound of guns, screams, and crying together reverberated through the city of Paris. The sky gradually dimmed, night fell, and the battle continued.


    At midnight, maybe everyone was tired from fighting, or maybe it was too dark to see, and the battle gradually eased.


    "Mr. Maxim, the car is ready and ready to go."


    Maxim Sidorov nodded: "Well! Two hours after I leave, I will notify the Revolutionary Party to take over the troops. After completing the mission, you are free to decide whether to continue participating in the subsequent battle."


    It is impossible to lead the revolution. Maxim Sidorov is not so lofty and great, and he has to do it when he is in trouble today.


    The government has already started, and he can''t get out without disturbing Paris. Once it falls into the hands of the government, the outcome of others is not known, anyway Maxim Sidorov is dead.


    As for the great cause of overthrowing the Bonaparte dynasty, it will naturally be left to the Revolutionary Party. It''s okay if he doesn''t wear his identity now, if everyone knows that he is the boss of the capital vampire, he won''t be torn apart.


    You must know that since the birth of the bourgeoisie, it has been linked to "unscrupulous". Especially those engaged in finance are among the best.


    The world will not revolve around individuals. Without Maxim Sidorov, the Paris Civil War is still going on.


    It''s not how powerful the revolutionary army is, but the government army has many worries. Many times it looks like a war, but in fact it is just shooting a gun in the sky.


    No way, the French soldiers have always sympathized with the revolution. It''s okay to let them arrest unscrupulous capitalists. It is too embarrassing to ask them to shoot ordinary people.


    Although most of the soldiers did not work hard, there were still some soldiers loyal to the royal family who worked hard, so on the whole it was the government forces that were still fighting the rebels.


    ...


    In the Palace of Versailles, watching the victory of the government army, Napoleon IV was not happy.


    In the middle of the night, Napoleon IV sat quietly in the garden alone, looking at the sky full of stars. He seemed to hear the heart-piercing cry of the ancient city of Paris in the midst of the flames of war.


    The plan has not changed fast. Judging from the current situation, Napoleon IV''s purge plan has obviously failed.


    Although he has arrested many important figures in the consortium, and confiscated a large amount of goods and assets, physically wounding the bourgeoisie, it is a pity that a civil war has made these gains dull.


    The Paris Civil War is just the beginning. It is conceivable that in the days to come, the remaining forces of the consortium will definitely launch a counterattack.


    If it is a normal period, Napoleon IV does not care about a slight rebound, he has enough confidence to settle these troubles.


    But now it is different, France is facing an attack from the anti-French alliance. The simultaneous outbreak of internal and external troubles will make France, which is already at a disadvantage on the battlefield, more unsustainable.


    "Not ruthless enough!"


    "It would be nice to do this early!"


    Napoleon IV muttered to himself. He knew that he was deceiving himself and others, and that violence could not solve the problem. Regardless of the fact that the power of the consortium is now suppressed, it will actually come back soon again.


    In essence, a consortium is a combination of interests. As long as there are interests, the group will exist. Unless the government is strong enough to cut off their ties from the source.


    This is where Napoleon IV envied Franz the most. The Austrian bourgeoisie started late and encountered a powerful emperor before it had time to develop and grow, which directly eliminated the possibility of the birth of a large consortium.


    Energy and transportation are either in the hands of the government or the royal family. Capitalists who dare to make noise are taught to be humans.


    The financial industry and the physical industry have been two parallel lines from the very beginning, but those who play cross-border or report groups will immediately encounter dimensionality reduction.


    Let alone the most stringent inspection, it will definitely be there. The water and power outages every three to five times are just a routine operation; when transporting goods, there must be no train skins; buying...


    In fact, not only Austria, almost all European countries are restricting the power of the consortium, but Austria did the most vigorously, and France did the most failure.


    ...


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 Chapter 959： Last chip

    "The European War is coming to an end, and the Bonaparte dynasty is over!" After receiving the news of the outbreak of civil unrest in Paris, Prime Minister Gladstone came to this conclusion.


    Even if Napoleon IV immediately put out the rebellion, as long as the fish slipped through the net and escaped, the French Empire would be over.


    The power of the bourgeoisie has been hit hard, and if you want to make a comeback, you must first remove the mountain of Napoleon IV.


    Relying on the revolutionary party not only has a low chance of success, but also has a very high risk. The best way is to let the anti-French alliance come in and reshuffle the cards.


    The power of the consortium may not be able to control the army, but it is still possible to influence individual officers. After all, the ability of money cannot be underestimated anywhere.


    Originally, the French army was at an absolute disadvantage on the battlefield, and if there were a few more twenty-five young men, the collapse of the front was a matter of minutes.


    Failure in a war always requires a price, and ordinary people do not care about so many causes and consequences. A harsh cessation treaty can bury the Bonaparte dynasty.


    Show mercy? This is obviously impossible, and no one can give up the benefits in order to let the Bonaparte dynasty keep the throne.


    In a sense, the current French government is already a political pit, and whoever jumps into it will be buried in the armistice treaty after the war.


    Putting down the information in his hands, Prime Minister Gladstone sighed: "The most worrying thing happened. From now on, our European balance strategy has officially gone bankrupt.


    France is about to be defeated, and Austria loses its check and balance. For the empire, we are about to usher in an unprecedented serious situation.


    Although Napoleon was rampant back then, we still have an anti-French alliance to rely on; but now, we cannot find allies to form an anti-Austrian alliance. "


    Although he had been prepared, Gladstone could not let go of it when this day really came.


    Britain can cope with just a powerful enemy military; but facing a powerful enemy military, political, and diplomatic is beyond their limits.


    In order to maintain the balance of the European Union, in the middle and late stages of the European War, the London government almost supported France in an open flame. They did everything they could and could not do except for not sending troops to participate in the war.


    Before the meticulously planned multinational joint intervention strategy could be implemented, the European continent changed its color. Looking around, all are the banners of the anti-French alliance.


    Looking around, even the international community is gone, so what about interference?


    Not to mention that it was international mediation. Even if Britain went naked, it would not change the fact that France was defeated.


    Foreign Secretary George took out a document and said slowly: "Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs bears the main responsibility for the failure of the European Balance Policy. As the Foreign Secretary, I cannot shirk the blame. This is my resignation."


    Regardless of how adequate the management is, the collapse of the international situation will always require someone to be responsible. Others may find a way to hide, and George, as the foreign secretary, must bear the brunt.


    Rather than being ousted from office, it is better to resign yourself. Anyway, the responsibilities that politicians need to bear are limited. As for the mess left behind, who will do it in the end? It has nothing to do with George.


    Gladstone''s face changed when he heard "resign." If it weren''t for considering that the time was wrong, Gladstone would resign and leave this mess to the next.


    But there is no way, the current situation does not allow him to shrink. Whether it is Congress, the Queen, or a competitor, he won''t let him pick up at this time.


    After receiving the documents, without looking at them, George''s resignation became confetti in Gladstone''s hands.


    "Sir, it''s not a good choice to be a deserter at this time. The French were defeated. It was the result of their own perverse actions. What is our business? Why should we be responsible for their defeat?


    As for the European balance policy, are we not making efforts? There are no French, there are Russians and Spanish, there are always people who check and balance Austria.


    Although they are now allies, this is only based on a common enemy. When the French fell, allies became enemies. "


    There is no doubt that Gladstone is ready to pretend to be confused. The European balance policy seems serious, but in fact it is only limited to the high-level, and ordinary people do not pay attention to these issues.


    Not to mention that Gladstone''s cabinet is often scolded in Congress, but their reputation among the people is not low at all.


    "The government is incompetent, sitting by and watching the French defeat, causing the European balance to be broken." This is the competitor''s label. It''s okay to talk about it in Congress, if you get it from the people, it will be a joke.


    The century-old feud between Britain and France is not just talk, but it is really reflected in the lives of the people. In the eyes of the British people, "sit back and watch France''s defeat" is not a crime. If the government is shameless, it can be used as a public propaganda.


    As for the defeat of France, Austria will threaten the supremacy of Britain? Wait, isn''t it an anti-French alliance to defeat France?


    Russia, Austria, West, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Black... almost all European countries besieged France together, how can they be counted as Austria?


    Conceptual cognition cannot be changed in a moment. It is impossible for ordinary British people to realize the threat from Austria in a short time.


    Gladstone is now trying to take advantage of the people''s cognition errors to force the government''s merits of using the anti-French alliance to kill France, and to cover up the fact that the European balance has been broken.


    After listening to Gladstone''s explanation, George said embarrassedly: "Prime Minister, can''t you do that? If you don''t contain Austria..."


    Before George could finish his words, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Xiaozhi Childers interrupted strongly: "Ah, God! Our Sir George actually thinks that we are capable of containing Austria. The world must be crazy!"


    Although Xiaozhi Childers'' expression was a bit exaggerated, what he said still won everyone''s approval.


    Britain is not a foolish man. Although it has suddenly become stronger in the last hundred and eighty years, everyone has not lost the fine tradition of being able to bend and stretch.


    If Austria does it alone, Britain can win over European countries and use pressure from the international community to force Austria to make concessions.


    Now the European countries are all members of the anti-French alliance. Even if Austria does not demand severe punishment of France, a series of countries including Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland that participated in the war will also demand that France be killed.


    At this time, Britain intervened, not only standing on the opposite side of Austria, but also on the opposite side of the European countries participating in the war.


    Anyone with a discerning eye knows that if France is to retaliate, it will not be Austria, but the neighbors.


    If you can''t do it, then just don''t do it. The anti-French alliance was gathered because of the common enemy of France. When the enemy does not exist, the value of the alliance''s existence disappears.


    Even if Austria tries to maintain this alliance, it will only be effective in the short term. In the later stage, due to various contradictions, everyone will still part ways.


    Britain is professional in this regard. Even if there are no contradictions between countries, they can create contradictions.


    The problem of the European balance is a big deal. After the anti-French alliance collapses, we can find a way to rebuild it.


    As for whether it can succeed or not, I don''t know how many tasks will be behind it, and it is not everyone''s turn to worry about it.


    "We can temporarily give up the affairs on the European continent; but we must obtain the French navy''s warships.


    For a long time to come, the European continent is dominated by Austria. In order to ensure the safety of Britain, the Royal Navy must have an overwhelming advantage.


    At present, the number of Austrian navy battleships is close to our seventh floor. If they were to get the French warships, the strengths and weaknesses would be reversed. "


    The words of Sir Astley Cooper Key, Secretary of the Navy, suddenly aroused everyone''s emotions.


    The break of the European balance would not kill Britain; but once the advantage of the Royal Navy is lost, it will really be fatal.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is already working hard. It''s just that Napoleon IV used the French Navy as the biggest bargaining chip in an attempt to use these warships to make a fuss.


    Before this, in order to obtain material assistance, the French used this to threaten us. The clamor: Once they stop supporting them, the navy will be sent to Austria intact in exchange for post-war leniency.


    According to the information from the embassy, ??it can be determined that France and Austria have indeed negotiated on the issue of naval vessels. Now that the European War is still going on, it is preliminarily judged that they have not agreed. "


    George''s explanation not only didn''t reassure everyone, but made everyone even more nervous. 1+1 is not necessarily equal to 2. The French and Austrian navies are both self-contained systems, and the running-in degree must not reach 100%.


    This group of "1+1" is less than 2, but that is also a little bit. In the face of the numerous enemies of capital ships, can the Royal Navy really be able to hold it?


    No one can answer this question. Anyway, everyone knows that Britain cannot afford to gamble, even if it is a tie.


    After a little thought, Gladstone said coldly: "Get the warship in the hands of the French at all costs."


    ...


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 ~： new book

    Recently Haiyue is preparing a new book, and the book friend group has done a survey and is currently in confusion. Pure foreign history is too niche, and there is less and less market. Transition is inevitable.


    At the beginning, I was going to choose the Ming Dynasty, and after looking through similar works, I was embarrassed to find that Haiyue''s thoughtful routine had been used. Of course, the routines are similar, and content innovation is still possible.


    Halfway through the preparation of the outline, after flipping through the old book today, Haiyue suddenly fell in love with Western Fantasy. I don''t know what''s going on. In recent years, there have been few Western Fantasy products.


    If you didn''t, just write your own, Haiyue was just like that. Feelings return to feelings, Haiyue still has to eat.


    Let me ask you if you can accept this subject matter. After all, the market cannot deceive people, and fewer books of the same kind mean fewer readers.


    Plan to write a book: Lord''s Farming


    Magical Middle Ages, or all originality, what do you like?


    It can be adapted from European history or not.


    The power system can be the traditional magic grudge + alchemy, the wizard + steampunk behind, or the big groceries.


    Haiyue sincerely hopes that the readers will give some suggestions.


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 Chapter 960： Tiankeng

    Interests are moving. While the British are eyeing the French warships, the Austrian Admiralty is also fighting against the French warships.


    The seemingly ordinary warship battle has actually evolved into a battle for maritime hegemony. The final ownership of the warships in the hands of the French will directly affect the subsequent world structure.


    In the Vienna Palace, facing the eager crowd, Franz asked calmly: "Do you think the French will hand over the ship to us obediently?"


    Frankly speaking, Franz also had the idea of ??a French warship. Directly inheriting the French navy heritage, and combining the two navies to surpass the British in one fell swoop, this picture is really wonderful.


    However, the cruel reality told him it was impossible. The Fao-Aust Navy is a self-contained system, and integration cannot be completed in a short while.


    If it is only a matter of time, it is not insurmountable. The trouble is that under Franz''s butterfly effect, the development of naval technology has greatly exceeded the original time and space, and it is only one concept away from the birth of the Dreadnought.


    If Austria obtains the French warship, the British will definitely increase their investment in the navy in order to maintain maritime hegemony.


    Once the dreadnought ships come out, these ironclad ships that were acquired at a high price will immediately be swept into the historical garbage dump.


    There is no doubt that Austria will definitely follow the birth of the Dreadnought. What should we do with these chicken ribs?


    It is definitely impossible to sell, even if it is free, no one can support it. The world''s second navy''s plate, even if the two countries are struggling to connect, the remaining countries together are enough.


    In addition to being good-looking, the actual value is about zero. Can''t the British make a dreadnought ship before they come to a naval battle to kill them?


    It wasn''t Franz that he was really not sure. The Fawor navy surpassed the British in total tonnage. 1.5:1 seems to have the advantage. In fact, if the battle is fought, it is an unknown who wins and loses.


    The Royal Navy this year is really awesome. Franz is not very clear about the inside of the French Navy. Anyway, the Austrian Navy has a lot of moisture.


    As one of the first countries to enter the age of ironclad warships, the Austrian Navy is now in a special period of aging ships and requiring large-scale replacement.


    Except for the battleships that are advancing with the times, most of the auxiliary warships have fallen behind, and there are even many sailing warships.


    There is no other reason, just to save money. The suffering of developing sea power and land power at the same time can only be known by those who have experienced it firsthand.


    To save others, Franz has reason to believe that the French Navy also has serious water injection. The world¡¯s three major naval powers are nominally at the same level, but in fact it is for other naval powers.


    In essence, the Royal Navy was one gear higher, and the three navies were forcibly drawn together for comparison, just because of benefits.


    Without competitors, how can there be military spending? The slogans of the three major naval powers were originally called out by the British Navy in order to put pressure on Parliament.


    Compared with the French and Austrian navies with a large number of old warships, the Royal Navy is much better. As the king of the international warship trade market, the British can export a batch of second-hand warships every few years.


    The funds returned from the arms trade and its own military expenditure are the highest, so that the Royal Navy far surpasses France and Austria in the replacement of warships.


    Secretary of the Navy Castagni explained: "Your Majesty, there is an outbreak of civil strife in France, and the Bonaparte dynasty is at stake. As long as we are willing to help them keep power, Napoleon IV will compromise."


    After some thought, Franz vetoed: "No!"


    "Intervention in the French regime change may seem like a wonderful move, but it is not worth the loss. It is not the Middle Ages anymore, and the French with full of nationalism simply cannot accept a regime supported by foreign forces.


    The war has destroyed the foundation of the Bonaparte dynasty, unless we are merciful, otherwise the mess after the war will be impossible for anyone to deal with.


    This is impossible. Even if we are willing to give up suppressing France, our allies will not let it go. How can you make everyone sleep peacefully without damaging France?


    Napoleon IV was not a fool, even if he was a fan of the authorities, someone would remind him. The most suitable thing for the Bonapartist dynasty right now is to go back quickly and find a man with a pot to bear the anger of the people. "


    This time is different from the past, and now it is at a time when Fao''s hatred is deepest. To support the pro-Austrian regime in France is obviously a thankless effort.


    If it really supports the Bonaparte dynasty, then the best way for Austria is to openly support their competitors, and then the angry French people will take care of everything.


    "But this opportunity is really rare. Once we miss it, we won''t be able to surpass the Royal Navy overnight."


    Secretary of the Navy Castagni fought for it.


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg: "Your Excellency, calm down. It is not impossible to get a warship from the French. The key is to see whether the price paid matches the benefits gained.


    The price we paid for this war is also very high. In the short term, we simply have no financial resources to compete with the British for maritime supremacy.


    After the war, the economy was restored first, and we could not afford to get the French warships. Besides, there are a lot of people who are eyeing the French warships. It is too ugly for our family to be alone.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested that a few battleships should be selected from them, and the rest should be allocated to allies to avoid unnecessary trouble. "


    In theory, this is the most sensible approach. Austria will choke enough if it eats the French warships, and the entire anti-French alliance will eat the French warships together. There is no problem.


    Pulling everyone together to share the spoils, the international pressure will disappear.


    Anyway, the most quintessential part of the French navy is the capital ships, and Austria is not lacking such as auxiliary warships.


    The Minister of the Navy Castagni hurriedly objected: "Your Excellency, please don''t do this. The French Navy adopts a different technical standard from ours. If you can''t get them all back, then just don''t get a single ship.


    For several French warships, the need to provide special supporting facilities is completely outweighed by the gains. "


    Since Austria completed its military reform, standardization has been imprinted in everyone''s minds. As large as warships and ports, as small as a screw, there are specific standards.


    If you can''t get all the French capital ships, then after losing the strategic significance beyond the Royal Navy, a few warships will become meaningless to the Austrian Navy.


    "Since the navy doesn''t want it, then just give up. After the war, a large warship auction was held, and countries around the world were invited to participate, and the funds raised served as part of the war reparations."


    Franz''s decisive decision directly caused Castagni to cry without tears.


    The increase in logistical pressure for a few French warships is indeed not worth the loss. If it becomes dozens of ships, it will be different.


    As the second naval power in the world, the French light iron armored ships have hundreds of them. Even if Austria takes dozens of them, the rest is enough for everyone to share, and there is no distribution problem at all.


    Originally just wanted to bargain, but the toss was gone all of a sudden, and Castagni''s mood naturally didn''t get better.


    Obviously, Franz was not a good leader who cared about the mood of his subordinates. After making a decision, he immediately moved on to the next topic, without giving Castagni any buffer time.


    ...


    While the Vienna government was considering the aftermath, the battlefield changed again.


    First, the French army on the southern front could not withstand the pressure and took the initiative to abandon the Italian region; then the French army in Central Europe once again lost their armor and armor on the battlefield and was forced to retreat to the mainland; even the Franche-Comt¨¦ district in the east was also lost. Mostly.


    The only thing that is still strong is the Western Battlefield. A gang of second-rate French troops with blood and courage, forcibly withstood the Spanish attack.


    Of course, this does not prove that their combat effectiveness is strong. More of it is because the Spaniards are unreliable, they all jumped out and fell into trouble, still looking forward and backward.


    Now there are only two paths before Napoleon IV: either run into exile by himself or be exiled by the anti-French alliance.


    No matter how you choose, your own safety is guaranteed. In comparison with Napoleon the Great, who was dragging hatred everywhere, Napoleon IV offended not many people.


    Except for the domestic capitalists, there are basically few enemies who live and die. If the Bonaparte family is good at public relations, even exile is not necessary.


    Whether to continue to raise the banner of resistance in exile or to admit defeat and withdraw from politics has become the most entangled question for Napoleon IV.


    At the Palace of Versailles, the dying Napoleon IV asked: "The war is doomed to fail. What do you think we should do now?"


    All the people present were hard-core supporters of the Bonaparte dynasty, and Napoleon IV did not go against him, so naturally there is no talk of being rebellious.


    What''s more, the anti-French alliance is fighting over now, even if someone wants to quit, no one will accept it!


    Prime Minister Terence Burkin took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, the situation is irreversible. Now I can only retreat temporarily and wait for an appropriate time to come back.


    However, we cannot bear the responsibility of defeat, let alone sign a harsh armistice treaty. This war was originally provoked by the consortium, but it failed because of them, and they must be held accountable.


    According to the latest investigation results, 485 of the suspects we arrested have admitted to collaborating with the enemy and traitorously, but unfortunately they ran away from the boss who planned the operation.


    According to their explanations, a series of issues, including initiating the conspiracy of this war, driving up prices during the war, and deliberately creating social contradictions, were all under the direction of international forces. "


    Obviously, Terrence Burkin was ready to throw the pot out before running, to preserve the reputation of the Bonapartist dynasty as much as possible and prepare for future restoration.


    Whether or not capitalists collude with international forces is no longer important. Anyway, the accusations on their heads are all real, and it is just right to push out the hatred.


    It doesn''t matter even if you wear them for help. Based on what these guys do, the reputation has long been stinking, and some enthusiastic people are willing to testify.


    The internal competition of the bourgeoisie is equally cruel, and no one is merciful when it can kill competitors. Even if you want to rehabilitate them, it is after these guys die.


    Napoleon IV asked uncertainly: "You mean to throw Paris to the revolutionaries and let them deal with the anti-French alliance?"


    Paris is now a hot potato, and whoever takes it will face a disintegrating problem: how to dismiss the anti-French alliance.


    As the loser of this war, don''t pay a painful price, don''t think about passing it at all. Reparation of land is indispensable.


    However, no matter whether it is land cessation or indemnity, the French people cannot accept it. Such a treaty can be said to be the one who signed it. No sign is even better. The millions of anti-French coalition forces are not vegetarian.


    France can expel the people in the occupied territories, just like the anti-French alliance. The lessons of the Ottoman Empire have already appeared, and no one can guarantee that France will become the second Ottoman.


    International pressure does not exist. In this age of the weak and the strong, the anti-French alliance with the biggest fist represents the international order.


    Terence Burkin nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty. Since the Revolutionaries choose to rebel at this time, they must be able to bear the consequences."


    ...


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 Chapter 961： The Provisional Government of Difficult Delivery

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    Putting down the telegram in his hand, Marshal Patrice McMahon sighed deeply. He looked up out of the window, turned his back to everyone, and said, "Restoring the normal supply of troops, no matter what happens, the soldiers will not be hungry."


    "Marshal, our food is running out, and the domestic supply can''t keep up. If there is unlimited supply..."


    Before the middle-aged officer could finish speaking, McMahon interrupted: "Don''t worry, the problem of supplies has been solved domestically. The government has checked the hoarding grain merchants, and now there is no shortage of food."


    Hearing this news, everyone showed long-lost smiles. There is no way, the French army''s life is really difficult recently.


    Not only was it crushed by the Allied forces on the battlefield, but even the logistics also had problems. With the decline of the support of the British, the French government has been unable to raise enough strategic materials.


    Now it is a battle to defend the homeland, and no one can stand back. The French army is supporting it with passion. You can stick to everything else, except for food.


    The front line was defeated too quickly, and there was no time to grab back the food that had been hoarded. Domestic supplies have not kept up, and local support alone is obviously unable to support the army''s operations.


    In order to reduce consumption, from half a month ago, Marshal McMahon took the lead in cutting rations. Except for the front-line combat troops barely able to fill their stomachs, the rest of the people can only eat five points.


    Everyone is naturally very happy to hear that the food problem has been solved. Except for a few people who found McMahon''s expression unnatural, the rest were immersed in joy.


    After a pause, McMahon added: "Okay, the food problem is solved. Other logistics materials have also been solved domestically. They will arrive at the front line in a week. Now you can rest assured.


    The remaining question is how to fight the French defense. Behind us is the homeland. Now we have nowhere to go. We don''t want our family to be displaced in the troubled times, so just fight this battle for me.


    Now I order..."


    The military meeting was hurriedly ended, and there were only a few cronies left in the command center, or the officers of the Bonapartist dynasty in the army.


    "Marshal, the enemy''s air force is becoming more and more rampant, and domestic stations and bridges are seriously damaged. Even if the government solves the food problem, it can''t be transported in a short time, right?"


    McMahon didn''t answer directly, but handed over the secret telegram: "Look for yourself, after reading these contents, you will know why."


    After a long time, the middle-aged officer trembled his hands and said, "This...this...how...possible?"


    McMahon replied bitterly: "I also hope that this is false, but it did happen. The domestic chaos and the enemy colluded and stabbed the empire at the most critical moment. Now the situation cannot be changed back.


    In any case, it can''t be cheap and chaotic. Since they dared to stab the knife when we were fighting the enemy, then this mess is left to them.


    For this war, the price we paid was too great, and if we persisted, the young people would be wiped out. What we have to do now is to end this war as soon as possible and preserve vitality for France. "


    There is no way, the Bonaparte dynasty is over. As a direct force, they naturally do not have a good impression of the Revolutionary Party.


    Whether it is to preserve the vitality of France, or to cheat the Revolutionary Party, they must surrender as soon as possible and let the anti-French alliance enter.


    Although it is not popular in the European continent to die to the end, surrendering must be skillful and there must be a suitable reason, or the people''s spit and stars can kill them.


    "No food" is undoubtedly one of the best excuses for surrender. No one can expect a hungry army to go to war. In this regard, the French people are still very enlightened.


    In order to strengthen everyone''s determination to surrender, Napoleon IV even prepared the future for everyone. At the same time as the secret telegram was sent, there was also an open telegram that solved the food problem.


    As for why the food and materials promised by the government did not arrive at the front line, it is necessary to ask the Revolutionary Party. After all, the Bonaparte dynasty did not exist at that time.


    Anyway, theoretically speaking, as long as there is no revolutionary party to make trouble, food can reach the front line. The revolutionary party can''t get rid of this mess.


    You can retreat without taking responsibility. For everyone, apart from being emotionally unacceptable, this result is not actually rejected.


    After all, it is only a matter of time before the war has been defeated until now.


    Everyone insisted on resisting, nothing more than trying to fight for the empire to end the war in a decent manner. Now that the empire is gone, there is naturally no need to stick to it.


    After a moment of silence, a bearded veteran slowly said: "Even if the restrictions are released, our food can support more than half a month. If we want to achieve our goals sooner, we still need an accident."


    People are not for themselves, and the earth will die. It can be imagined that the Bonaparte dynasty is over, and the hostile forces come to power, and what will happen to them as the defeated generals.


    If you don''t want to end up in a bleak evening scene, you can only preemptively. Naturally, it is best to be able to restore. Even if it is impossible to restore, then we must first destroy the enemy.


    McMahon shook his head: "No need, the Austrians will do it for us, you just need to find the opportunity to expose the location of the granary."


    Taking the initiative to expose the position of his granary to the enemy, I think it is incredible, but there is no way, the reality is so nonsense.


    In this world of the weak and the strong, if people are not ruthless enough, they will be unstable.


    Secretly playing black hands can only be regarded as pediatrics, without direct collusion with the anti-French alliance, they are already considered to be disciplined.


    Not only the Central European battlefield, but almost the same story is being staged on other battlefields. With the order of Napoleon IV, officers loyal to the Bonaparte dynasty began to act.


    For a time, the morale of the French army rose greatly, and the originally decadent battlefield situation seemed to have been reversed, and the battle line was suddenly stabilized.


    ...


    In Paris, the rebels who had fallen into a disadvantaged situation were about to die. The revolutionary party was ready to run away, and a miraculous turn occurred.


    An insurgent army that did not know where it came from, actually captured the Palace of Versailles and reversed the situation.


    It is a pity that Napoleon IV was let go, but this is no harm. Anyway, the victory is won, and everyone does not have to cut off the emperor''s head to vent his anger.


    Even a capitalist who hated Napoleon IV with gritted teeth, now does not have the courage to kill the king. For no other reason, the anti-French alliance has come to the door.


    Originally, this mess is difficult to clean up. If there is a king-killing tragedy, the Anti-French Safekeeping League will easily knock them off to reshape the monarch''s majesty. At least the Vienna government would be happy to do so.


    Both the revolutionary party and the capitalists believe in this. The conservative concentration camps in the European world are no joke.


    The tens of thousands of fiefdom nobles alone are enough to make Austria and Russia side by side as the stronghold of the "feudal diehards", spurned by thousands of people.


    Regrettably, no matter how badly they scolded, it has no effect. There is no way, the two die-hards are so powerful that they are so "100 million" points, and it takes courage to point their fingers at them.


    Well, defeating the die-hard monarchy system is the future, and the top priority now is to find a way to choose a boss to preside over the overall situation.


    At this point, the revolutionary groups that seemed to be divorced formally split. After all, there is only one leader, but there are dozens of revolutionary parties.


    In order to compete for the fruits of victory, everyone showed their magical powers, and even some areas even had a fight. In short, Paris is completely lively.


    The provisional government was difficult to give birth, but the parliament was born first. Regardless of whether the legislators are legitimate or not, it is better than nothing, and everyone can finally sit down and discuss the issue.


    Looking at the quarreling parliament, Fran?ois of the Socialist Party sternly reprimanded: "Everyone, calm down. We can discuss the presidential election later.


    Don¡¯t forget, France is at war. And we are still fighting against the entire European continent. The Bonaparte dynasty was overthrown, and now we need to perform government duties.


    I don¡¯t know if you have noticed, the telegrams for help on the front lines have piled up. There are those who lack reinforcements, food, ammunition, artillery, medicine, and supplies to protect against the winter cold...


    In short, what is needed on the battlefield, now we lack everything. If you don¡¯t want to solve these problems, the anti-French alliance will soon come to Paris. "


    Francois'' warning drew everyone from the frenzy of power. If you can''t block the enemy, it''s useless no matter who comes on stage.


    "Does this still need to be considered? Of course, the war is ended immediately. We have already paid too much for this war, and even the empire has been lost. How can the people survive if we continue to fight?"


    Listening to the tone, you know that this is a royalist congressman, maybe a supporter of the Bonapartist dynasty. It''s unimaginable in other countries, but here in Paris, everything is possible.


    Regardless of the fact that the Revolutionary Party was the main force to overthrow the Bonapartist dynasty, after the formation of the Congress, most of the members were royalists.


    For no other reason, the revolutionary party has too little roots and does not have enough prestige to govern. It must rely on these "highly respected" guys.


    If it weren''t for the royalists, there would be nothing to do with the Republicans. After all, the idea of ??republic has not yet taken root in the hearts of the people, and most people still have lingering fears about the previous two failed republic movements.


    Fran?ois immediately sarcastically said: "Honorable count, what price do you think we have to pay to end the war?


    After finally waiting for this opportunity, if you are the Austrian government, will you be merciful at this time?


    Even if they bought Austria with profits, and the participating countries such as Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and the German Confederation, can they rest assured? "


    Three questions in a row, as if a soul blow, directly made Earl Glenn speechless. It''s not that there is no answer, it''s just that everyone doesn''t want to think about it, let alone face it.


    The international situation is so volatile. Only a few months ago, most European countries hoped that France could preserve its vitality so that it could continue to contain Austria; this is different from the past, and now these guys have become France''s reminders.


    I want to reassure everyone, unless France becomes weak enough to lose the ability to threaten everyone, otherwise the neighbors cannot be assured.


    ...


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 Chapter 962： Black pot

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    The Paris Revolution was successful and the news of Napoleon IV¡¯s exile caused a major political earthquake on the European continent.


    Anyone with a little bit of political savvy knows that the emergence of a republican government at this time is disastrous for the French decision.


    Controlling Paris and controlling France are two concepts. If there is no threat from foreign enemies, the revolutionary government can also adopt political means to unify the country, and then slowly cleanse Bonapartists from the officialdom and the army.


    Obviously, this is impossible, and the Anti-French Alliance will not leave them time to integrate the whole country. In the face of the millions of armies of the Anti-French Alliance, the revolutionary government that only controls Paris has no power.


    Strength is the basis of negotiation. Without sufficient strength, France''s desire to preserve vitality after the war is simply idiotic.


    In London, after receiving this sudden bad news, Prime Minister Gladstone overturned the table with anger.


    How about France, now he can''t take care of it, the point is that it is not time for the destruction of the Bonaparte dynasty.


    You must know that they had just reached a secret agreement with Napoleon IV to invest 18 million pounds to purchase all the capital ships of the French Navy.


    I thought I picked up a big deal, but I didn''t expect that the Bonaparte dynasty would no longer exist before the ink was dry.


    The Bonaparte dynasty is gone, and naturally no one has fulfilled the previous secret agreement. This is not the most powerful era in Britain. Even if the London government wants to force the revolutionary government to continue to perform the contract, it is not impossible to use the secret contract as an argument.


    No way, the treaty has too much content aimed at anti-French alliances. Once exposed, Britain can no longer mix in Europe.


    If that''s the case, then it''s not a big deal, just treat it as if this secret agreement doesn''t exist. The problem is that the money that was paid cannot be recovered now.


    I originally thought that the French were selling warships to raise military expenses against Austria. The London government paid for it so easily that they paid half of the cost before delivery.


    I don''t have to say now, it''s a bad debt. Knowing that the money fell into the hands of Napoleon IV, the London government has no way to publicly recover it.


    Not only can''t take a debt, but also must find a way to cover the lid. If anything goes wrong, not only will the plan for the French warship go bankrupt, it will also allow political opponents to seize the handle of illegal operations.


    According to regulations, such large transactions must be approved by Congress. Obviously, this kind of secret transaction is not suitable for discussion in Congress, and Gladstone''s cabinet can only be cut first and then played.


    Similar things, there are precedents in Britain. As long as it is successful, it will not be blamed. Unfortunately, Gladstone failed this time.


    After calming down, Prime Minister Gladstone said: "Immediately send someone to communicate with Napoleon IV and promise him: As long as the money is returned, we will support his restoration."


    Foreign Secretary George explained helplessly: "It''s useless, Prime Minister. We have already sent someone to contact Napoleon IV. Now his condition is very bad, and our people dare not irritate him too much.


    To avoid accidents, our people can only talk to the French government in exile. Regrettably, they demanded that the treaty continue to be fulfilled, and immediately issued an order for the Navy to hand over the warship.


    Considering that the government in exile has lost control of the navy, this kind of hasty order is not much stronger than waste paper, we can only choose to refuse. "


    The emperor who is downright is also the emperor. Seeing that Napoleon IV was almost dying, the British representative who was planning to start an inquiry was instantly dumbfounded.


    It is impossible to determine whether it is a real illness or a fake illness. The British representative naturally dare not take risks. For fear of accidentally stimulating too much, Napoleon IV directly took the lunch box and charged the emperor to death.


    Napoleon IV did not come forward, and the exiled French government directly pretended to be confused. It is clear that he does not believe the promise of the British government and is ready to swallow this huge sum of money directly.


    Hearing this result, Gladstone gritted his teeth and asked: "Are they sure we dare not retaliate? You must know how much it does not cost to resolve a government in exile."


    The Foreign Secretary George shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Excellency, the French really don''t worry about us doing something against them.


    Although Napoleon IV went into exile, the foundation of the Bonaparte dynasty was not lost. Because of hatred, these people should now be regarded as the most steadfast anti-Austrians in France, and Napoleon IV is their natural leader.


    Whether it is the Orleans dynasty or the Bourbon dynasty, at this time will not jump out to oppose Austria. Once the revolutionary government surrenders to the anti-French alliance, the anti-Austrian forces in France will move closer to them.


    Resolving them will disintegrate the anti-Austrian forces in France, which is equivalent to helping Austria a lot.


    At this time, not only can we not attack them, but we must also find ways to enhance their strength, and even support their restoration, so as not to have a voice on the European continent.


    In this respect, as long as the Bonaparte dynasty insists on opposing Austria, the money will remain in their hands. "


    Knowing that he had been scammed, not only was he unable to retaliate, but had to increase his efforts to support him, Gladstone felt that the world was crazy.


    However, this is reality. For Britain¡¯s national interest, the French government in exile must exist, otherwise the French anti-Austrians cannot find an organization.


    After contemplating for a while, Prime Minister Gladstone reacted and said with emotion: "Napoleon IV is such a good method! He cheated a huge sum of money from us without missing any face."


    ¡­


    "If he is so powerful, why is he in exile?"


    ¡­


    "No, there is a problem with the Paris Revolution. The Bonaparte dynasty is not so fragile, it is impossible to collapse so soon!


    The troops stationed in Paris are the direct line of Napoleon IV. If they had not been transferred, the Revolutionaries would have never succeeded.


    It seems that we are all tricked by him. The collapse of the Bonaparte dynasty itself was planned by Napoleon IV. The current revolutionary government is just a scapegoat he prepared.


    Oops, the European War is about to end early. Napoleon IV will not leave a chance for the revolutionary government, and the French army on the front line will have a problem.


    There is no time. We must immediately negotiate with the revolutionary government to finalize it before the French surrender..."


    It is true that he was Britain''s most successful prime minister in the eighteenth century. Only through some clues, Gladstone analyzed the truth of the matter.


    You know, you know, Napoleon IV used a maniac. Knowing that it was a pit, everyone had to jump into it. From the start of an armed uprising, the Revolutionaries had no way out.


    The responsibility for the reckless war was thrown on to the bourgeoisie, the responsibility for defeat was thrown on the Revolutionary Party, and the Emperor Napoleon IV became a victim instead.


    There is also a reluctant explanation to the people: defeat is not because the emperor is incompetent, but because there are too many traitors. Internal and external troubles erupted together, and it really couldn''t be brought along.


    As soon as the cessation treaty is signed, the people will target the servile and surrendered revolutionary government, thereby downplaying the responsibility of the previous government.


    ...


    In the face of the rolling waves of history, the power of individuals is small. The Paris parliament was still arguing over the food issue, and the front-line troops had run out of food first.


    On October 19, 1891, on the third day of the French army''s food shortage, the elderly Marshal Patrice McMahon publicly energized and published "Your Conspiracy Succeeded."


    The article tells of the **** sacrifices made by the front-line French army in order to protect their homes and the country. It denounced the revolutionary government for cooperating with the enemy and betraying the country.


    Immediately afterwards, the frontline troops were ordered to lay down their weapons and surrender. It seemed that it was agreed, and the French commanders on the southern, western, and central regions followed suit and energized the announcement.


    For a while, France was electrified. Before surrendering, almost every French general had to electrify the revolutionary government of Paris. It seems that if there is no electricity, you will not be able to keep up with the times.


    A scapegoat fell from the sky and directly smashed the confused Parisian revolutionary government into a complete bewilderment. "Collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country", they are indeed ready to do it, but the armistice negotiations have not yet started. What are they selling?


    The explanation is useless. Napoleon IV painstakingly planted the mine, which has now detonated.


    The military united its position and insisted that the revolutionary government colluded with the anti-French alliance, cut off the supply of food and grass for the frontline troops, and forced everyone to surrender to the enemy. The revolutionary government of Paris had no room for explanation.


    It wasn''t the Bonaparte dynasty''s influence in the army. If it were to control the nation''s army, Napoleon IV would not have to go into exile.


    In the final analysis, it is for the benefit. Defeat always requires someone to be responsible. Especially the defeated military is the first to bear the brunt. It can be imagined that these defeated generals will not have a better life after the war.


    In order not to be sprayed to death by the people''s saliva, they, like Napoleon IV, need a scapegoat to take responsibility. At exactly this time, the revolutionary government of Paris got together.


    I want to be the boss, no problem. The Revolutionary Government of Paris, with a few telegrams, contracted military power in name. As an old nature, it is time to take care of the food. The original responsibility of the Bonaparte dynasty now falls on the revolutionary government.


    Since all the mines are being buried, Napoleon IV will naturally not leave too many strategic materials in Paris, including food materials stored along the way, but also reselling and transporting away.


    When the Paris government took over power, it happened to be the time to supply the frontline transportation. Trucks and trucks of goods were seized by the revolutionary army before they left Paris.


    If they continue to send to the front line, they themselves will be hungry. Needless to say, it was naturally expropriated first. This expropriation can''t be shaken away.


    The inability to control the local government and the inability to raise enough food and supplies to the frontline in a short period of time directly caused the frontline troops to run out of food.


    It has already happened. No matter how the Revolutionary Government of Paris explained, the food shortage of the frontline troops was caused by them.


    It''s messed up, the whole France is messed up. With the power-ups sent out, the revolutionary government of Paris was pushed to the forefront.


    The students and intellectuals who originally supported the revolution have now become hesitant. The nobles, peasants, and some workers who originally opposed the revolution are now even more displeased by the revolutionary government.


    Even the capitalists who had just been released from prison and were preparing to usurp the fruits of the revolution stopped and chose to wait and see the situation first.


    No way, the anti-French alliance has come over. Paris¡¯s strategic location is inherently terrible, not only insecure, but also close to the frontline. Once the troops on the front line surrendered, Paris was the new front line.


    If you are in charge of the Central Committee at this time, if you can''t deal with the anti-French alliance, you are asking for trouble.


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 Chapter 963： The war is over

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    Before the bewildered revolutionary government reacted, the Anti-French Alliance came to the forefront, and whether to "surrender" became a new focus of controversy in the French Parliament.


    "At this point, we can no longer fight. In order to preserve France''s vitality, I propose to end this war immediately and resolve the follow-up issues through negotiations."


    The old man''s proposal immediately won everyone''s support. Those who know the current affairs are brilliant, and the French parliament is the result of compromise by all parties. Those who can sit here are those who can be flexible.


    The real leaders of the iron are either cracked by Napoleon IV or cracked by the Revolutionary Party. Surviving and being able to mix well are all politically flexible masters.


    Originally, he was digging a hole, and Napoleon IV naturally could not leave a rich family for the Revolutionary Party. Not only did it take away a large amount of money, but even the city fire cannons in Paris were packaged and sent away on the grounds of reinforcing the front lines.


    The Anti-French Allied soldiers approached the city, and Paris could not hold it at all. Even the enemy didn''t need to attack the city, and the defenders collapsed after a month or two of siege.


    France''s arrogance has almost disappeared in the war, and the "truce" has become the consensus of people of insight, and the main fighting faction has long since stalled.


    At the time when the surrender proposal was passed, Fran?ois, a member of the Socialist Party, hurriedly objected: "You cannot surrender immediately, or the enemy''s conspiracy will succeed.


    If you don''t want to wear the hat of a traitor and be scolded for a lifetime, we must resist now.


    Do not expect to defeat the anti-French alliance, at least let the people see our determination to resist. The revolutionary government needs to use actual actions to prove to the outside world that we are not traitors. "


    Although history is written by victors, it is not something that can be remembered. If you really wear the hat of a traitor, the revolutionary government will not last long.


    In Fran?ois'' view, if the revolutionary government wants to gain a firm foothold, it must do this show, even if it will suffer heavy losses.


    A young officer replied angrily: "Mr. Francois, it''s not a question of whether we want to fight or not, but we really can''t fight anymore.


    The main force has surrendered. What can we do to resist the enemy''s invasion? "


    Everything is easier said than done. "Resistance" is easy to say from politicians, but there is no need for them to charge into the battle anyway, so naturally there is no pressure.


    But for the commander of the revolutionary army, it is not easy at all. No one knows the level of their soldiers better than themselves.


    It seems to have defeated the government army, and it seems to be very powerful. In essence, this is based on the intention of the government army to release water.


    The French army will show mercy to their men, which does not mean that the anti-French alliance will be soft. Bringing a gang of mobs to go shopping with the enemy, it was clear that they were giving away their heads.


    It seems that dignity has been challenged, Francois immediately warned: "General Fick, please pay attention to your words. The revolutionary army is invincible, why can''t it resist the enemy''s invasion?"


    Fick''s young officer''s face sank, politics is so strange. Knowing that the revolutionary army is a group of mobs, everyone has to regard them as "excellent teachers."


    "Invincible" is only used to shout slogans to motivate morale. Whoever takes it seriously is a fool. Now it has been placed in the open and has become a weapon in the hands of politicians.


    This was also caused by the special circumstances of the revolutionary government. It was a group of people who led the revolution, and now the people in power have been replaced by another group.


    Of course, seizures are also skillful. Speculators use the simplicity of revolutionaries and let them command the revolutionary army. It seems that they are maintaining the status quo, but they are actually taking the opportunity to exclude them from the power system.


    Although the status of soldiers in France is not low, it is not high. Once the status is restricted to the military, the opportunity to fight for the highest political power is automatically lost.


    It''s okay to have political power out of the barrel of the gun, but the problem is that they don''t control all military power. After winning the victory of the Paris Revolution, the revolutionary government has not only the revolutionary army, but also the adapted Paris City Defense Force and the National Self-Defense Force.


    Compared with the improvised revolutionary army, the revolutionary army adapted later is obviously stronger. Strength is the right to speak, which is why a large number of royalists are mixed in the French parliament.


    Whether you want to admit it or not, the status quo of the Revolutionary Government in Paris is that the inner royalist party is stronger than the revolutionary party.


    Fran?ois seems to be forcing the revolutionary army desperately, but in fact, is it not taking the opportunity to weaken the strength of the three kings?


    "Mr. Fran?ois, how long do you think we will be able to block the enemy? You must know that once the enemy comes down, Paris is an isolated city.


    We really need to show the courage to the enemy and strive for favorable conditions for post-war negotiations, but the prerequisite is that we can achieve decent results.


    This is obviously not something that can be done in a trapped lonely city. There are not many supplies in Paris. After the loss of foreign aid, even if the enemy does not attack, we will not last long.


    If I am the commander of the enemy army, I will besiege Paris, divide the troops and occupy other parts of France, and then delay time.


    Everyone can imagine what kind of damage the anti-French alliance millions of troops will cause when they disperse in France. Perhaps even the truce negotiations were not needed, and the enemy evacuated France. "


    This is not alarmist talk, but it will happen. "Robbery" is the tradition of the European army. If millions of Allied troops are allowed to looting in the French mainland, it will be a problem not to be evacuated.


    Financial loss is just a small problem. I''m afraid that the enemy will not be so law-abiding and will bring them a terrible tragedy.


    At that time, it will not be a question of being infamy, but whether there will be France or not. Anyway, there are many members of the Anti-French Alliance. More than a dozen countries can endorse each other, and black ones can also become white ones.


    The cruel reality left the main combatants speechless. At this moment, they really realized the difficulties of the government.


    ...


    On October 27, 1891, after a symbolic resistance, the Revolutionary Government of Paris was forced to surrender to the Allied forces, putting an end to the European War, which lasted for more than a year.


    After accepting the surrender of the French government, regardless of whether the French were willing or not, Albrecht immediately ordered the military control of Paris.


    Entering Paris again, Albrecht was full of emotion. "Hedong for thirty years, Hexi for thirty years." He never dreamed that one day he would enter Paris as a conqueror.


    The convoy entered the Champs Elys¨¦es and looked at the majestic gate ahead. Albrecht frowned and indifferently ordered: "Send someone to demolish it!"


    In February 1806, Napoleon defeated the Russian-Austrian forces at the Battle of Austerlitz. In order to commemorate this glorious victory, the French government specially built this "Arc de Triomphe" that represents the glory of France.


    It doesn''t matter to represent France''s brilliance, the key is that Austria has acted as a stepping stone. In the eyes of Marshal Albrecht, this is a symbol of Austria''s humiliation.


    In the past, there was no way. Austria did lose in the Battle of Austerlitz, and the victory in the anti-French war was also won by the Russians.


    After the last anti-French war ended, the face-saving Austria was too embarrassed to ask the French to demolish it at the Vienna Peace Conference. Of course, this may also have something to do with the unfinished project.


    Now it''s different. The Austrians have all entered Paris, so naturally there is no need to keep this obtrusive building.


    "and many more!"


    Lieutenant General Friedrich persuaded: "Marshal, this gate was built to commemorate Napoleon''s victory in the Battle of Austerlitz. With our fall, France reached its peak.


    History is history, and even if this gate is removed, it cannot be changed. Instead of this, it is better to keep it to warn future generations.


    To commemorate this period of history, I suggest that all treaties after the war be signed under the Arc de Triomphe. "


    The hatred of the two people is so unforgettable, naturally it is not once because of the defeat of the battle. In the past few hundred years, the Habsburg dynasty has defeated so many battles, and I have never seen everyone so moved.


    The key is that after the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon forced the Habsburgs to dissolve the Holy Roman Empire, and crushed the faces of the Habsburgs on the ground.


    As a member of the royal family, there is no one who wants to retaliate. The Bonapartist dynasty''s delay in integrating into the European aristocratic circle was also related to the retaliation of the Habsburg dynasty.


    As if thinking of something, Albrecht smiled slightly: "Friedrich, you are right. History should indeed be remembered.


    We have to thank the French on this issue. If they hadn''t helped to record it, we might have forgotten that period of history.


    Without the spur of this humiliating history, there would be no Austria today. Your suggestion is also very good, I will convey it to China.


    The order was passed down to send someone to protect this gate and forbid anyone to destroy it. "


    There is no doubt that the so-called "remembering history" and "historical spurs" are all nonsense. Perhaps it has a deep impact on Albrecht''s older people, but it has no impact on the younger generation.


    Time can dilute everything. If it weren''t for a mention in history books, it is estimated that many people would not know these things. Deliberately emphasizing these is nothing more than to create a glorious image for the Habsburg dynasty.


    Including the signing of a treaty under the "Arc de Triomphe" is not only to humiliate the French, but more importantly, to send a signal to the outside world that the former Holy Roman Empire is coming back.


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 Chapter 964： Peacekeeping force

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    "The French surrendered"!


    After the news came out, all of Europe blew up. Although the anti-French alliance had been advancing all the way before then, everyone had expected the French to be cold this time, but they were still stunned by the news.


    No other reason, mainly because the French surrendered too quickly. According to the mainstream view, most people think that France can persist until the end of 1892, and some even optimistically estimate that the French can persist until 1893.


    The end of the war ahead of schedule is naturally a good thing for ordinary people. Without government organizations, the people spontaneously held celebrations. Except for the French, all Europeans were immersed in the joy of victory.


    In Vienna Palace, Franz got busy as soon as the European War ended. Although pre-plans are prepared in advance, politics is flexible and needs to be adapted to the actual situation.


    At the very least, the terrible power struggle within France exceeded Franz''s previous expectations. If it hadn''t happened, who would believe that the bridge that only exists in the novel actually happened in the real world?


    Putting down the information in his hand, Franz rubbed his forehead helplessly: "Does the current Parisian revolutionary government have the ability to control France?"


    "difficult!"


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg analyzed: "The situation in France is too chaotic. The current Parisian revolutionary government is only a nominal French government, and it does not even have enough control over Paris, let alone other places.


    Neither Napoleon III nor Napoleon IV was an idle generation. During the 30 to 40 years of their reign, the foundation of the Bonaparte dynasty in France has been established.


    Although the Bonaparte dynasty has been overthrown, local officials loyal to them have not been purged.


    These people did not buy the account of the Paris government at all. Some areas have even used the banner of regional autonomy and do not recognize the legitimacy of the Paris revolutionary government.


    Especially after the Allies entered France, they further attacked the authority of the Parisian revolutionary government, and it was even more difficult for them to control the country. "


    The revolutionary government was unable to control the country, and it was likely to fall at any time, which bankrupted the plan made by the Austrian government in advance.


    Signing a treaty does not mean that the matter is over. What is more important is its implementation. There is no doubt that the Parisian revolutionary government, which is unable to control the place, lacks sufficient executive power.


    "If we withdrew the army, is there a possibility of a civil war in France?"


    Frankly speaking, Franz didn''t understand France. In the original time and space of France, the three kings and the Revolutionary Party stand side by side, and no one has the ability to subdue the other three parties.


    Under normal circumstances, with such a political pattern, a civil war may break out on any Mars. However, the French in the original time and space turned into quarrels, and simply did not limit the conflict to political struggle.


    Then, in the long years of quarreling, the rising bourgeoisie became the victor, gradually taking control of power and ending the traditional aristocratic politics.


    Wesenberg shook his head: "It is theoretically possible, but the situation in France is a bit special. After so many years of evolution, the boundaries between the three kings are not so obvious.


    If the situation develops, the greatest possibility is that the royalist party will kill the revolutionary government and then establish a new government. "


    Without further explanation, Franz understood. The rotten things between the nobles are unclear and messy.


    In the past hundred years, the three French royal nobles have never known how many marriages have been made. It is because you have me in you and you in me, so it is impossible to tell the difference.


    In this context, the identity of the royalist party is also changing at any time. It may support Bonaparte today and Orleans tomorrow. Except for a few die-hard supporters, the rest are determined by their interests.


    Therefore, the revolutionary government that is not its own is the first to get out. The fact that the original space-time bourgeoisie can counterattack does not mean that the current bourgeoisie can also counterattack.


    The last blow before Napoleon IV ran away greatly weakened the power of the bourgeoisie, especially the financial bourgeoisie who suffered heavy losses.


    The bourgeoisie that has lost its "currency capacity" is a soft-footed shrimp. Wanting to make a difference in politics cannot be achieved overnight.


    Without these guys making trouble, Franz couldn''t see what the future of France would be like.


    Anyway, as soon as the armistice treaty is signed, it is estimated that the end of the Parisian revolutionary government will soon be reached. Faced with a group of old foxes, the new revolutionary party is still too tender.


    Prime Minister Karl: "If the situation in France cannot be stabilized, we must plan to station troops.


    It is conceivable that France will not be peaceful for a long time to come. The endless uprisings may even turn France into a quagmire.


    For this war, we have paid too much, and now it is time for our allies to contribute. How can there be such a good thing if only taking advantage of it? "


    "Just take advantage of it, but not do it," obviously speaking of the Russians. Although the Tsarist government has worked very hard, the French surrendered too quickly, and the Russian army was still one step late.


    In order to win over the Russians, Austria made a big bet. At least 20% of war indemnities are not easy to get.


    The Russians did not contribute to the war. Even if there was an agreement in advance, and Austria had to fulfill the agreement, the compensation could be paid in the end.


    Unless the Tsarist government is willing to wait for hundreds of eighty years, it will not be able to reject Austria¡¯s reasonable request now. In the eyes of the Vienna government, garrisoning France is a chore, but in the eyes of the Russians it is not necessarily.


    If the news spreads, it is estimated that many Russian soldiers will rush to sign up. Maybe it''s a little dangerous, but the benefits are huge!


    Compared to the icy and snowy Russian Empire, France is very wealthy, and it is a hundred times stronger than eating chaffy vegetables in the country.


    Franz nodded: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs went to communicate with allies, set up a peacekeeping force, and decided to dispatch troops based on the actual situation.


    In addition to the heavy losses of Belgium and the German Confederation, they can freely decide whether to send troops or not. If other countries want to participate in the distribution of spoils, they must send troops to participate in peacekeeping.


    In addition, the French Navy also dealt with it, presumably the British were already in desperation at this time. If it drags on any longer, maybe the London government guys will do stupid things again.


    Divide the French warships into one large portion and several small portions. The battleship is sandwiched between the attached warships and sold together, inviting countries from all over the world to participate.


    We bid all at once, and we also participate in the competition. Don¡¯t the British want these warships? Let them pay for them! "


    Franz also figured it out, anyway, Fao¡¯s hatred has already been formed, so just do it.


    Taking advantage of the unstable situation in France after the war, the peacekeeping force was sent over, which further consumed the financial resources of the French government.


    Without money, what armaments should be developed?


    Without a strong army, how can we talk about a comeback?


    ...


    The victory of the Anti-French War is being celebrated throughout Europe, with the exception of Downing Street. Looking at the parade in the distance with the celebration flag, Gladstone felt particularly dazzling.


    Although the London government also spoke highly of this anti-French war, it was just because of political needs, and it did not mean that they were really willing to accept the current results.


    Politicians and ordinary people are often not on the same channel. The British government does not want the French to be defeated and destroy the European balance, but the British people are expecting the French to be unlucky.


    As for the impact of the French defeat, the British people are quite optimistic. The worst enemy is gone, so we should celebrate.


    New threat?


    Sorry, everyone really can''t feel it. In the past long years, there has not been any threat from Austria to Britain.


    Even when the Habsburg dynasty united Spain, people were busy going back to fight the civil war and simply ignored Britain.


    Austria is terrible, is France terrible? Napoleon, who was arrogant, was killed, and Austria did not unify the European continent.


    After closing the curtains, Prime Minister Gladstone who sat back in his seat sighed helplessly: "It seems that the tragedy of the French is doomed from the beginning. There are too many people who want them unlucky, but are willing to support them. There are too few people.


    Frankly speaking, if it wasn''t for the defeat of France that caused the balance of Europe to be broken, I would have to participate in the celebration. "


    In the "sigh", at the same time caught the sad emotion of rabbit and fox. The popularity of the French Empire is not good, and the popularity of Britain is not much better.


    If it were not for the protection of the strait, the situation in Britain would not be much better than that in France. But now this bay and strait is not so safe anymore.


    After venting for a while, Gladstone asked, "How''s it going, is the Anti-French League willing to accept our mediation in this war?"


    George shook his head: "It''s a pity that Russia and Austria have clearly expressed their rejections. You know, the rest of the countries are clueless, and it is impossible to confront the new overlord of Austria for this issue."


    Gladstone nearly roared: "Are the Russians crazy? If they don''t check Austria, the future of the European continent will have nothing to do with them!"


    George asked back: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, do you think the Russians'' strategic focus is still in Europe?"


    This is a sad topic. From the actual actions of the tsarist government, it can be seen that the strategic focus of the Russians has shifted to the South Asian subcontinent, but everyone does not want to believe it.


    After being silent for a while, Gladstone took a sip of coffee before slowly saying, "So, all our previous plans have failed!"


    In Europe, it wants to suppress Austria, and in Asia it wants to compete with the Russians for India. Britain is now fighting the two powers on its own.


    In this context, the so-called provoking of the Russian-Austrian conflict is a joke. By virtue of its strength, Britain has become the key to maintaining the existence of the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    George shrugged: "It''s not a complete failure. Austria did not swallow the French warship in one bite, but prepared to auction the French warship.


    It may be because of financial pressure that we cannot support so many warships; it may also be due to the unevenness of the internal stolen goods, which cannot withstand the internal pressure of allies; or it may be that we do not want to have another naval competition with us. In short, our goal has reached half.


    It is said that the Anti-French Alliance is ready to invite all independent countries around the world to participate in the auction. If we want to prevent Austria from acquiring the French warships, we better participate in it.


    However, there are risks involved. If the Austrians cannot afford to support so many warships, we will join in and take over for them. "


    ...


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 Chapter 965： Spoils meeting

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    The autumn wind rolled up the yellow leaves and brought the joy of harvest. The European War, which lasted for more than a year, is over, and now is the time to reap the fruits of victory.


    The Vienna Grand Hotel, which used to be unattainable, is now overcrowded. The soaring source of customers has made Drost a headache as a lobby manager.


    Working in the most luxurious hotel in the world, I have to meet big people from all walks of life every day. Drost is also used to seeing big winds and waves.


    The Vienna Hotel is not unavailable when it is full. In the past, any major events and celebrations will be full.


    Anyway, the hotel has its own rules, whoever makes a reservation first, no one dares to make trouble here.


    This time is different. Since the news of a peace meeting in Vienna came out, the number of bookings has been blown up.


    According to incomplete statistics, the people who have been determined to live in include seven kings, hundreds of nobles, and dozens of dignitaries from various countries.


    There is no doubt that there can be only one person participating in the peace meeting, and these big figures are all with the delegation. Choosing to stay at the Vienna Hotel is naturally because of face.


    Regardless of the fact that the room rates of the Vienna Hotel seem to be unattainable, they are actually aimed at ordinary local tyrants. The big people stay at the same price.


    This is also mutual benefit. The sky-high room rate and high-end service bring out everyone''s distinguished status. Anyway, as long as you don''t say it, no one knows that the discount will be discounted; the stay of the great nobles has improved the hotel''s class.


    It is always free for top nobles like kings and grand princes to stay. Fortunately these years, the nobles are more face-saving, and if they are left in later generations, there may be a bunch of exiled monarchs coming over to eat and drink.


    The big people get together and the problem arises. Nobles are also humans, and there are also conflicts with each other, and conflicts are inevitable.


    That''s all, the nobles also have to face, unless they drink too much, they can still maintain their cultivation under normal circumstances. If there is a conflict, it is not a hotel manager who can intervene.


    Looking at the ranking list, Drost was almost bald with anxiety. There is no way, there are not enough rooms with matching identities!


    The big shots also want face, and if their status and treatment do not match, they will turn their faces in minutes.


    Headaches belong to headaches, and work is still needed. If you can''t handle such little things, the manager Drost will end up.


    ...


    At the Vienna Royal Opera, the nations of the Anti-French Alliance gathered together and started a closed-door meeting. If nothing goes wrong, the spoils-sharing meeting will end before the arrival of delegations.


    As for the next Vienna Peace Conference, it is only a procedure to implement the content of the spoils conference.


    "Your Excellency, the European War has just ended, is it wrong to put all the French warships for auction?"


    Spanish Foreign Minister Behdade Salimi questioned. There is no way, who made the European War end? The war belonging to Spain is not over yet!


    As a veteran power, even though it has fallen, the Spanish arrogance still exists. It doesn''t matter if you are a little wronged in the European continent, it is because of your own strength. But the Japanese also came to do things, it would be unbearable.


    In the past few months, the Philippine fleet has been almost annihilated, and even the Philippine Islands have been lost seven or eighty-eight, but the Spanish government still has not yielded.


    What gives them confidence is the anti-French alliance. In accordance with the prior agreement, Austria gave a promise: After the victory of the European War, Spain will obtain part of the French fleet.


    The warship that was said to have suddenly turned into an auction, and Behdad Salimi was naturally unacceptable. You know, the Spanish government is still waiting for the warship to teach the Japanese!


    Weissenberg smiled and immediately promised: "Your Excellency, please rest assured that the Austrian promises in advance are still valid. There is no way to auction off the French warships.


    Everyone knows how large the French navy is. In the just-concluded European War, Austria paid too high a price, and there was no plan to expand the navy in a short time.


    We do not participate in the distribution, all are divided by everyone, I am afraid that the financial pressure on countries will be very heavy.


    Moreover, the essence of the French Navy is only the hundred iron-clad ships, and the remaining auxiliary warships can only be considered tasteless. If there is no bundling, there will be no buyers at all.


    If you want to get a part of the warship, just take it directly from the auction. Don''t worry too much about the price, we can operate in the dark.


    Of course, if someone is offering sky-high prices, there is no need to grab them. If the auction fails, we will sell you a batch of active warships at a low price afterwards. "


    Weissenberg did not keep it secret, and Austria is indeed not interested in French warships. As for the news, whether the British believe it or not, no one will know.


    This is just a small problem. The British can earn money if they are scammed. It is impossible to deal with the sale, and it is a big deal to accept the French warship.


    It can''t increase the combat effectiveness, and it can be used to scare people. As long as it does not pull out and the Royal Navy pk, there is no risk. The only drawback is that it hurts some money.


    "The warship is just a small problem. You can deal with it whatever you want. Let''s discuss how to deal with France!"


    It was the representative of France who spoke. As the biggest victim of this war, Belgium is now a feather.


    Not only the economic losses were heavy, but even the citizens were tossed out. At this moment, the Belgian government is busy calling on the exiled people to return to the country to rebuild their homes. It is really irrelevant to warships or warships.


    If it cannot get enough compensation from the French, Belgium wants to rebuild its homeland, I am afraid it will be difficult.


    Glancing at the crowd, Wesenberg stood up, took the pen and walked to the map on the wall, and drew a curve directly on the French mainland.


    "Let''s talk about the territory first. The map is here. If anyone is interested, please circle it first. If there is no doubt, it will be passed. If there is any objection, we will discuss it later.


    This is the goal of Austria. We want to take back the homeland of Shenluo previously occupied by France, namely the Kingdom of Burgundy, the Duchy of Lorraine, and the province of Alsace. "


    (The Kingdom of Burgundy: present-day Franche-Comt¨¦)


    In terms of territorial area, the above-mentioned areas add up to less than 50,000 square kilometers, which is less than one-tenth of the French mainland.


    The calculable value cannot just look at the territory. Just look at the economy. Alsace and the Kingdom of Burgundy are both important industrial and resource areas in France, and Lorraine is an important agricultural area.


    Austria has won the above-mentioned regions, and France''s industry has shrunk by a third, and its overall national strength has dropped by at least a quarter.


    Oscar Jimenez was hesitant to speak, and from the standpoint of the Russian Empire, he naturally did not want Austria to continue to grow, but it was obviously not the time to intervene.


    The Russian army only played soy sauce in this war, and its own right to speak was not high. Moreover, Austria is not a food alone. The four countries of Belgium, Switzerland, Saskatchewan, and West Asia are divided into France.


    Jumping out to be a wicked person at this time has no effect at all except to offend people.


    Watching other people circle on the map, Oscar Jimenez forced himself to resist his desire. There is no way, even if an enclave is allocated, the Russian Empire will not be able to operate it.


    Everyone''s expansion direction is carried out along the mainland, there is no conflict of interest between each other, and no one makes trouble, the scene is naturally harmonious.


    "If there is no objection, then this will serve as a draft of the territorial sanctions against France after the war, and the specific details will be determined later."


    Negotiations for the distribution of spoils are a complicated task, but one or two people cannot complete it. All countries come with teams.


    All the people present are high-ranking officials from various countries, so they have to respect their identities and set the general direction. Negotiations on specific details and exchange of interests are still carried out by the people below.


    After a pause, Wesenberg looked up, and everyone''s complicated expressions were in full view. He doesn''t care about everyone''s ideas, as long as no one opposes it.


    "Now we enter the next topic-war reparations. In principle, we should respect the wishes of all countries and determine their respective shares based on the actual situation and the contributions and sacrifices made to the war.


    Now to determine the total amount of compensation, first count the war losses of various countries, and I will start with the beginning.


    In the past year, Austria¡¯s anti-French war totaled 742,300 dead, 2,141,600 injured, consumed 15.46 million tons of strategic materials, and spent 6.698 billion Aegis for war. The direct economic loss is as high as 18.6 billion Aegis, and the indirect economic loss is 56.4 billion Aegis..."


    Water injection definitely exists. Austria''s loss statistics have not yet been completed. Where is the accurate data?


    Except that casualties are not easy to fabricate, which is basically true, there is serious water in other data.


    The only thing everyone can be sure of is: As the main force in this anti-French war, the price Austria paid is certainly not small.


    "Belgium killed 200,000 soldiers in this war, more than 5 million people were displaced, and civilian casualties exceeded 500,000. The economic loss is even impossible to calculate. The preliminary estimate is that it will not be less than 10 billion Aegis..."


    Halfway through the conversation, the Belgian representative couldn''t help but shed tears. There is no way, Belgium is really miserable after the war.


    It can be said that once he returned to primitive society, the city was turned into ruins, and the factories and mines of Xiri are now long grass.


    Compared with the 50 billion losses of the Austrian water injection version, the 10 billion losses of Belgium are genuine.


    It''s not that they don''t want to inject water, they really can''t inject it. The whole country is gone, the plate is so big in total, and everyone knows how much loss can be.


    In view of the tragic experience in Belgium, everyone was willing to speak comfortably, and they didn''t know how to speak.


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 Chapter 966： "Draft for Disposal of Laws"

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    After a series of bargaining, on December 17, 1891, the Anti-French Alliance finally reached an agreement and signed the "Draft of Dealing with the Law."


    At this point, the spoils sharing meeting is almost complete. Just let the French sign at the Vienna Peace Conference to confirm its legality.


    Although the anti-French alliance countries have agreed in advance, being able to reach a preliminary agreement in less than two months is still a manifestation of efficiency.


    After receiving the signed treaty, Franz very doubted that everyone was so fast to go home for Christmas as soon as possible.


    The "draft" is indeed a "draft." Except for the agreement on the general framework, the specific details are basically blank, and even many clauses are ambiguous.


    For example: the territories of France to be slaughtered have only one place name, and the specific boundary line is not reflected in the treaty.


    It seems clear, but in fact there is a huge gap. In Europe''s thousands of years of history, the area governed by the same place name is not static. The specific period shall prevail, and there is no clear agreement in the treaty.


    As a vested interest, this is obviously a good thing for Austria. There is no clear agreement, which means that there can be more room for maneuver, and it is not a problem to shift the boundary line slightly.


    The boundary is not clear, and the amount of compensation is also not fixed, but the distribution ratio of each country is agreed, and the specific details can be discussed.


    In any case, I have to leave something for the Vienna Peace Conference, and listen to the opinions of other countries by the way. Otherwise, there will be no way to perform the next scene.


    The content of the treaty is as follows:


    Territorial aspect


    Austria reclaimed part of the Duchy of Lorraine, Alsace, and the Kingdom of Burgundy (Franche-Comt¨¦ region), totaling approximately 47,000 square kilometers;


    The Flanders and Atois (the northern part of the Strait of Calais) are assigned to Belgium, covering an area of ??approximately 12,000 square kilometers;


    The Principality of Savoie (Haute-Savoie and Savoie) was allocated to Switzerland, covering an area of ??approximately 10,300 square kilometers;


    Part of Provence was allocated to the Kingdom of Sardinia, covering an area of ??about 30,000 square kilometers;


    Corsica is zoned to Tuscany, covering an area of ??about 8682 square kilometers;


    Spain reclaims the Roussillon area, covering an area of ??approximately 24,000 square kilometers;


    Andorra became independent (468 square kilometers) and Monaco restored its original territory (20 square kilometers).


    War reparations


    Austria 33.4%, Russian Empire 20%, German Federation 25.5%, Belgium 15.5%, Spain 0.3%, Switzerland 0.2%, all the states of Italy 4.5%, Montenegro, Greece, and Armenia each get 0.2%.


    France needs to pay a total of 50 to 80 billion Aegis in war indemnities (the specific figures will be determined at the Vienna Conference), and the various countries have established a joint bank to provide loans to the French government to pay indemnities. The monthly interest is five thousandths, and the principal and interest are repaid in 99 years .


    ...


    Although Austria has worked hard, it has not been able to completely separate France. Even driving the French out of the Mediterranean was not able to do so.


    It is not that it cannot be done, but that it cannot be done. It''s okay to cede land after a defeat, but there are limits to land cede, and it is better to have a legal basis.


    As a substantial European hegemon, Austria has become the biggest beneficiary under the rule system, so it is natural to maintain the rules of the game.


    In this context, the partition of France and Austria is in the name of regaining lost land, and the land acquired is also the homeland of the former Shenra.


    This argument is indeed a bit far-fetched, but it is better to have a legal basis than nothing. In addition, the fist is big enough to be considered legal.


    In contrast, the land allocated to allies is not so particular. Except for Spain''s reluctance to find historical support, everything else can be considered defeated.


    It''s not that Franz is unwilling to give more. The problem is that the size of the allies is limited, and if you force them to them, they might be choked to death.


    Moreover, the distribution of benefits must also be fair and must be able to convince the public. If it crosses the line, the prestige that Austria has finally established will be gone.


    A closer look at the benefit distribution plan will reveal that the treaty is full of compromises. Except for the compensation of the Russians, which was agreed in advance, the rest were based on their respective contributions.


    For example: Spain used soy sauce on the battlefield. In addition to regaining lost ground as agreed in advance, the war reparations received are only symbolic.


    Because of the heavy losses in the war, Belgium has made a lot of contributions, and received a lot of territory and compensation.


    The Confederation of Germany, which also made a significant contribution, received a share of war reparations second only to Austria because it did not receive territorial compensation.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia seems to have acquired a lot of territory, but in fact it is also based on the premise that the Principality of Savoie is allocated to Switzerland, which has a compensation nature.


    Moreover, these benefits are not something their family can eat, and they must be shared with other Italian states.


    This is the result of Austria''s deliberate care. Otherwise, the Italian states, which have limited contributions in the anti-French war, can be independent.


    This can be regarded as imitating the British tactics of burying the nails. It is estimated that the relationship between the Kingdom of Sardinia and Switzerland will not be good in the future, and the relationship with other states will probably not be good.


    Putting aside the text of the treaty, Franz asked doubtfully: "Why is there no content about the distribution of colonies?"


    It''s not that Franz made a fuss. As the world''s third colonial empire, there are many French colonies, many of which are high-quality assets. Logically speaking, it should be something that everyone is fighting for, but it is not mentioned in the draft.


    Weissenberg explained: "Your Majesty, the colony issue has indeed been discussed, but everyone has more than enough energy.


    Belgium is busy rebuilding after the war and has no extra energy to manage the colony; Spain is also going to fight the Philippine War, and ignore the fight for colony.


    Originally, the Russians wanted to get French Indochina, but it was a pity that the British were eyeing them. We can''t compete with the British in the Far East, let alone the Russians.


    The rest of the countries are almost the same, limited by their national power. Even if the colonial interests are determined at the meeting, they have no ability to defend, so they simply put this part of the content on hold. "


    There is no mention of the German Federation, because the German-Austrian merger is already in progress. Now it is only to set off the image of Austria that the German Confederation is solely involved in the distribution of benefits after the war.


    Otherwise, Austria will take too much, and it will easily lead to unbalanced hearts.


    In fact, there are already people who are unbalanced. Otherwise, the problem of "shelving" the distribution of colonies will not arise.


    The most fertile "French Africa" ??was swallowed by Austria in one gulp, and the remaining French colonies were scattered all over the world, all of which had their own peculiarities.


    Since I can''t get it, I''m not seeing it. Allies do not participate in the distribution of colonies, so Austria naturally cannot force everyone to endorse.


    Franz nodded: "Since they are not willing to participate, we will solve the colony problem by ourselves.


    In addition to the French Africa that we have already won, we also want to get as much as possible the French colonies overseas, as well as French America.


    As for the French Indochina Peninsula, we can''t take care of it for the time being. If the British want it, we can give it to them. We can''t stop it anyway.


    These are minor problems, and the real trouble is the debt problem of France.


    The final war reparations, whether it is 50 billion or 80 billion, the French cannot afford to pay, and debt default will inevitably occur.


    These issues must be considered. Once the French defaults on their debts, what measures we should take and what measures we can take should be clearly agreed in the treaty. "


    If it is tens of billions of francs, it is estimated that the French government will get it all through gritted teeth. Unfortunately, the anti-French alliance wants the Aegis.


    Even according to the minimum standard of 50 billion Aegis, it is 183,000 tons of gold, which may not be able to collect it after selling France.


    Not only the principal is not paid, but even the interest cannot be paid. Calculated according to the monthly interest of five thousandths, the monthly interest is 250 million Aegis.


    Not to mention the French, even the Austrian seal of Aegis, cannot afford this debt.


    It doesn''t matter if I can''t afford it, Franz was not going to let the French back. With this debt under pressure, Austria has sufficient reasons to prohibit the French from developing armaments.


    In fact, the original plan of the French in time and space to restrict Germany was not wrong, but there was a problem when it was implemented, but it was pitted to death.


    Prime Minister Carl reminded: "Your Majesty, the amount of this debt is too large for the French to pay it back.


    Even if the Paris government agrees, the French people will oppose it. Once all the French people resist, we may not only get no compensation, but we will continue to spend money on it.


    For the benefit of the empire, it is better to set a compensation amount within their tolerance. It can not only limit the development of France, but also avoid public opinion pressure. "


    If you can''t afford it, you won''t pay it back, it''s not news anymore. If it is really urgent, France is likely to enter a long-term anarchy, and then there will be guerrillas all over the mountains.


    This is the European continent, and many extreme measures cannot be used. If the worst happens, Austria can actually do nothing.


    The so-called military management of France, in fact, the threatening component is redundant with practical meaning. The anti-French alliance is strong, but if there is no return, I am afraid that no one wants to go crazy with Austria.


    Franz nodded: "The Prime Minister said rightly, the French really can''t afford the compensation. If it is pressed, it is not beautiful.


    However, this amount of compensation was passed by the Anti-French Alliance Conference, which means that most of our allies approve this number, and we cannot easily change it.


    The Vienna Peace Conference will begin in two months. At that time, we will throw it into the meeting for discussion, and let the French find ways to persuade countries to reduce the amount of compensation.


    As long as the French government is willing to disband the army and promise not to develop armaments, we will not make things difficult for them on the issue of compensation. "


    Frankly speaking, Franz never thought that such a huge compensation figure could be passed at the internal meeting of the Anti-French League.


    According to the advance plan, as long as the French can bear the indemnity of 3 billion Aegis, Franz will be satisfied.


    It''s not that there are too many, it''s really meaningless. France, which has lost its overseas colonies and suffered the baptism of war in its homeland, is no longer the wealthy French empire.


    The indemnity of 3 billion Aegis, monthly interest is 15 million. To collect monthly indemnities, the new French government must not only disband the army, but also save money.


    The huge indemnity is in itself for the opposition of the allies. To be precise, it is to induce the Russians to oppose it and make the Russians stand on the opposite side of the countries such as West, Switzerland, Belgium, and Saskatchewan.


    However, the plan has not changed fast. I don''t know if the Russians discovered the plan or were lured by the huge amount of compensation. In short, the Russian representative did not jump out to object.


    There is no objection, and Austria cannot oppose it on its own. Add the losses from all parties together, and then an astronomical amount of compensation will come out.


    Fortunately, this is only a draft, and there is still room for amendment. If a formal treaty is signed, it is forcing the French government to play dead.


    Similar cases have also occurred in the original time and space. After the First World War, the French offered compensations of 6000 to 800 billion gold marks to the Germans, and then they were cut to 132 billion gold marks all the way.


    Finally, it was reluctant to find that the defeated Germans still could not afford to pay indemnities. In order to enable the Germans to pay indemnities, the Allied Powers developed a brain-disabled industrial product repayment method.


    Not only has it saved the industry for the enemy, it has also allowed German manufacturing to enter the British and French colonies unhindered through indemnities. The capital consortium took the opportunity to make a fortune. The sequelae caused by the domestic economic depression is that no one invests in manufacturing.


    There is such a precedent, Franz is naturally very vigilant. Always remind yourself that compensation is only a means to suppress the enemy, not the ultimate goal.


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 Chapter 967： Flexible diplomacy

    The end of the European War not only means that Austria has won European hegemony, but more importantly, the sword hanging over Austria no longer exists.


    Looking at the "Draft Dealing with the Law", you can see that Austria is feeding its allies this time, and it is also full of hatred.


    It is conceivable how bad the relationship between France and Austria will be. But these are all minor issues, and there are many countries that share high hatred values.


    You can''t spit out the meat you eat. At this point, the French want to make a comeback. They must first ask the neighbors if they can agree.


    Today is different. Before the war, the French could despise these neighbors, and the situation after the war was completely different.


    Although the declining Spain is not strong, it is big! Now that the rich Roussillon region has been recovered, the strength will be further developed.


    The Kingdom of Sardinia, which has just been restored, cannot be counted on for the time being, but its development potential is not small. It has the support of the Italian states on the issue of anti-law. After having an unpleasant experience, you certainly don''t want to come a second time.


    Belgium, whose vitality is badly damaged, is not so strong, it can be as deep as the sea, and it is the vanguard of the anti-French.


    Switzerland, a mountain country, although its national strength is not good, everyone knows that the famous Swiss mercenaries are definitely hard to gnaw.


    France wants to make a comeback, no matter which direction it makes a breakthrough, it will be as difficult as the sky. In particular, Austria is still staring at it, a little bit more dynamic, another anti-French war.


    According to the analysis of the think tank, after the war, the combined national strength of the four countries of West, Switzerland, Belgium, and Saskatchewan can be as good as France. As long as the French are not allowed to break them individually, the blockade is unbreakable.


    The threat of the Western Front no longer exists, and the European continent will be at peace. As long as Austria does not take the initiative to do things, no one can afford to do things.


    As a pacifist, Franz decided to go out to toss less in the years to come, and just stay at home and farm.


    Well, these are all fools. The truth is that Austria is struggling and needs to stop and digest.


    The war is a gold swallowing beast. Even if Austria won this time, it seems easy. In fact, the Vienna government is also heavily in debt.


    In order to support this war, Austria not only emptied the national treasury, but also borrowed 800 million Aegis from the bank, and successively issued three war bonds to the people, totaling 760 million Aegis.


    If it is just an increase of more than a billion in debt, it is not worth worrying about Franz. After all, the Vienna government is in a good financial position and there is no pressure to bear this debt.


    The problem is that the German-Austrian merger has begun. Other regions do not need much support from Austria, but the reconstruction costs of the Rhineland region are indispensable.


    On this issue, don''t expect the German Federal Government to pay for it. They have long been in debt.


    Not long ago, due to wage arrears, there was a general strike of public officials, and the rubber stamp emperor of Hanover had already let go.


    According to the previous agreement, after the Vienna Peace Conference, King George I will announce the dissolution of the Federation and then abandon the throne. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me, it is naturally broken.


    In the end, Franz couldn''t see it, and supported a sum of money to allow the government to function normally.


    It is the creditors of the German Federal Government who are really unlucky. The debtors are gone, and there is no heir to bear the debts, so the creditor''s rights will naturally disappear.


    The governments of the following states will not admit it, and Franz will not admit the debt. No matter where the lawsuit is fought, no one can say that the Holy Roman Empire is the heir to the German Confederation.


    The debt may not be inherited, but the territory must be accepted. The Rhineland region is a municipality of the German Federal Government and does not belong to any state. After the merger, it will naturally become a municipality of the Vienna Government.


    Needless to say, since it is a municipality directly under the central government, it will naturally be funded by the central government for reconstruction. The following states have the most humanitarian support, and they are not legally responsible.


    The resettlement of millions of people in their hometowns, from food, clothing, housing and transportation to work, needs the Vienna government to solve it. Thinking about it, it makes the scalp numb.


    In contrast, the construction of the newly occupied area is nothing. Although the overhead is huge, there is no requirement for time!


    Once the locals are repatriated, it becomes a no-man¡¯s land. The Vienna government can develop it whenever it wants.


    In addition to these expenses, there is a huge hole to fill. The Austrian army has also paid a heavy price since the war, and the number of casualties is an astronomical figure.


    So far, the Vienna government has issued a total of 460 million Aegis pensions. This is not the end. It is only a matter of time before the cost exceeds 1 billion.


    Now it depends on how much the military field can cover. If the soldiers choose to take cash, it is estimated that the Vienna government is not far from bankruptcy.


    Add all the expenses together. Because of this war, the final expenses the Vienna government needs to spend will definitely not be less than 5 billion Aegis.


    The direct economic loss caused by the war is as high as 7 billion Aegis, and the indirect economy even exceeds 15 billion Aegis.


    Simply calculating the economic account and making the French lose tens of billions of Aegis is really not wrong at all.


    However, the reality is very cruel. No matter how many requests are made, people who have no money will have no money. Regardless of how high the compensation amount is set, it is only in people''s pockets that you can get it in the end.


    If it had not harvested a large number of colonies, cleared the obstacles to the unification of the German region, and established Austria''s European hegemony, the Vienna government would have lost its pants in this war.


    In this respect, Franz has to thank the French for their wealth. Comparing the first battle in the original time and space, we know that Britain and France, as the victorious countries, lost their pants.


    With this unpleasant experience, Franz finally understood why Britain and France had adopted the appeasement policy before World War II. It''s not that politicians don''t know the risks, but they can''t afford it.


    "Peace is made." The meaning of this sentence can be said to be reflected in the true sense here.


    No matter what others think, Austria can''t afford it anyway. Fortunately, this war only lasted one year. If it lasts for three to five years, it will really shake the foundation.


    Thinking of this, Franz admired the tsarist government. The Near East War, the Russian-Prussian War, the Anglo-Russian War...Since Franz succeeded to the throne, the Russian Empire has never been peaceful, and it will come almost every ten years.


    After so many wars, the Tsarist government has not only persevered, but the ruling foundation has not been shaken, and there are even fewer domestic contradictions than in the original time and space.


    Of course, the easing of domestic conflicts also comes at a price. The population of the Russian Empire is 20 million less than the same period in the original time and space, and the total amount of industry is far less than the same period in history. The only areas that exceed the original time and space are probably territory and agriculture.


    The overall national strength has declined, but the regime has stabilized. It was supposed to be a joke, but it really happened.


    However, if you study history carefully, you will find that similar things have happened more than once in history.


    After each dynasty change, a large number of people will die, and then social contradictions will ease. As long as the ruling class does not die, a flourishing age will come.


    The situation in the Russian Empire is similar. The Tsarist government has survived the most dangerous period of war and became a victor. Now it is natural to enjoy the fruits of victory.


    From this point of view, the European continent often waged wars in the Middle Ages, and it was not just the noble lords who were warlike. It was not without the intention of using war to reduce population.


    ...


    One wave has not settled, another wave has risen.


    When the Anti-French Alliance was immersed in the victory of the Anti-French War, the British did not idle, taking advantage of the loss of the French and having no time to worry about overseas, they brazenly sent troops to invade the French Indochina Peninsula.


    No, it is not certain that it is an invasion for the time being. The British came up with the colony transfer agreement signed with the Bonaparte dynasty. If the content is true, it is just an ordinary colonial transaction.


    Undoubtedly, with such a terrible defeat on the European continent, the French colonial government far overseas naturally did not have the determination to resist the British.


    After seeing the colony transfer agreement, whether it was true or not, each colonial government surrendered.


    No, it should be said that the transfer of territory has taken place. Although the British took over the colony, the French army was not disarmed, let alone enter the prison camp.


    The great progress overseas has not made the British government feel relieved. Seeing the Vienna Peace Conference approaching day by day, Gladstone''s smile became less and less.


    No matter how much we eat overseas, it is just some leftovers. The forces of the Anti-French Alliance could not be extended, so they picked up a bargain.


    Such cheapness has no meaning to the current international situation. Britain, which was already isolated, has become even more isolated.


    The former allies and brothers, now they all no longer exist. It can only be said that the advantages of the anti-French alliance are too obvious. No matter how the London government draws in, there is no European country standing with them.


    Gladstone, who had planned to do things at the Vienna Peace Conference, was not interested now. The current international situation is very obvious. As long as the anti-French alliance is not dissolved, the European continent will not have their right to speak.


    Foreign Secretary George: "According to the news from the Embassy in Vienna, the closed-door meeting of the Anti-French Alliance has ended. The specific content is temporarily unknown, but they have expelled the French.


    Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Sardinia and other countries have all taken actions to expel the French from border areas.


    According to preliminary estimates, the Anti-French Alliance has reached an agreement to carve up France. The current expulsion is mostly to prepare for the subsequent annexation of the territory.


    Because the French army has taken similar actions in the German region before, the anti-French alliance is now retaliating, and it is not good for us to condemn it morally. "


    The Blessed Virgin is not popular these days, and blood debt is the mainstream of the times. The European War was a war of aggression initiated by the French, and the anti-French alliance retaliation was a matter of course.


    Of course, the more important thing is that the anti-French alliance is too strong for "100 million" points. Most European countries are members of the anti-French alliance, and a few neutral countries have also followed suit.


    The European continent has the same position, and Britain''s transcendent status naturally no longer exists. Standing directly on the opposite side of the anti-French alliance, the London government also counseled.


    Upon receiving this bad news, Gladstone''s brows frowned even more tightly: "Find out the content of the treaty at all costs, and don''t be too busy to state your position before that.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to communicate with Russia and Spain. The too powerful Austria was not in their interests and encouraged them to fight for the spoils. "


    This is a conspiracy. Every major European country has a dream of a European hegemony, and Russia and Spain are no exception.


    Austria has become their biggest stumbling block on their way to the hegemony. If given the opportunity, they would definitely not mind kicking it away.


    George shook his head: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, this is impossible. Spain has fallen and is still busy counterattacking the Philippines. It is just when Austria''s support is needed, it is impossible to turn your face.


    The Russians are indeed ambitious, but their westward road has been blocked. Without sufficient certainty, they will not turn their faces with Austria. "


    "Potential" competitors are just "potential". Spain is too weak and has no capital to fight for hegemony; the Russians are strong, but the tsarist government is not stupid.


    It is easy to fight for the spoils. The problem is that you have to eat it. Whether it is dividing up the French homeland or fighting for overseas colonies, a strong navy is needed to back up.


    This happens to be something the Russian Empire does not possess. In order to get things unavailable and turn faces with allies, it can happen only when the brain is flooded.


    Gladstone slapped the table fiercely: "If you can''t do it, you have to do it. The anti-French alliance is too strong. We can''t directly compete with them, we can only disintegrate from within.


    If Russia and Spain cannot be persuaded to oppose Austria, then find ways to join the alliance. In short, Britain cannot be isolated by the European world. "


    Join if you can''t get it, this is a traditional British skill. I think that Fao was all allies back then, but after Britain joined, the two countries soon became strangers.


    If there are international relations experts who study this period of history, they will find that there is an obvious turning point in the relationship between France and Austria.


    Before the establishment of the three-nation alliance, the two countries can be said to be a honeymoon period; after the establishment of the three-nation alliance, the contradictions between the two countries continued to intensify, which directly led to the disintegration of the alliance.


    From this point of view, Britain also played a disgraceful role in this European War, but it miscalculated the strength of the two sides, which led to the collapse of the later game.

 Chapter 968： tangled……

    What worries the British government is not only the international situation, but also the accompanying economic problems.


    If nothing else, most of the markets that the French have withdrawn will be replaced by Austrian industrial and commercial products, and Britain can only pick up some leftovers.


    The law of "the strong keeps strong" also applies here. Austria itself is the industrial hegemon, and now it has seized the French market, the domestic industry and commerce will definitely develop further.


    A little bit of common sense knows that the more industrial and commercial products are produced, the lower the cost and the stronger the market competitiveness.


    With such a big market, Austria''s industry and commerce will develop further and will inevitably compete with Britain.


    Not to mention other regions, at least Britain''s market share in Europe will definitely be squeezed.


    With the shrinking market, the profits of enterprises will decrease, and the money invested in product development and promotion will also decrease. This is a vicious circle.


    Of course, these are long-term issues. Britain has the richest colony in the world, which can be sustained in a short time.


    The big deal is to slowly transform the economy, abandon the meagre manufacturing industry, and vigorously develop the financial and service industries. The original time and space have done this, but now it is naturally possible.


    The long-term problem is the next job, or the next job, Gladstone can''t worry about them, the current troubles are enough for him.


    As the world''s number one financial empire, loan sharking is indispensable. Everyone knows that those who play financial affairs are the masters with boldness and integrity.


    As long as the benefits are large enough, no matter how big the risks are, someone will do it.


    In Britain, which promotes a free economy, the government does not interfere with private lending. Naturally, these speculators were indispensable in the European War.


    If someone earns blood, someone loses blood. With the end of the European War, the financial groups that bet on the French government are now locked up.


    If the money of the consortium is locked up, Gladstone will only celebrate with champagne and will not care about the life and death of these vampires.


    It''s a pity that the vampires are very shrewd, and they have carefully planned the script for a long time. The profit is their own, and the loss is raised from the private sector.


    From the end of the European War to the present, more than three hundred financial institutions in Britain have declared bankruptcy and directly threw the mess to the government.


    Debt collection is impossible. Judging from the current situation, even if the French government has money, it has been scoured by the anti-French alliance. It is estimated that within a few decades, it will be impossible to fulfill this debt.


    Before the bad debts of the French could be dealt with, the Confederation of Germany broke its debt default and once again gave the London government a blow.


    This time it is not just private loans, many of which are secured by the British government.


    No way, the German Federal Government declared bankruptcy. In order to save expenses, they even cancelled the embassy in London and entrusted the business to the Austrian embassy in London.


    It''s not that the German federal government deliberately "reckless", they are indeed out of money now. The lower states do not pay taxes, and the districts directly under the central government have been smashed. The government has lost all its income. Even the salaries of public officials have to be paid in advance by Austria, let alone repaid.


    The settlement approached the end of the year, and the government could not spend money to fulfill its debts and had to choose bankruptcy and default.


    In fact, it is not only the German Federation that went bankrupt. The Belgian government, whose hometown was in vain, also declared bankruptcy at this time.


    No money means no money, and there is no pretending to be poor. They are not targeting Britain alone, but all debts are in default. But Britain borrowed the most and became the biggest victim.


    "Did the two German governments give an explanation?"


    The French government Gladstone ignored it. Obviously he didn''t think he could get the money out of the anti-French alliance.


    The governments of Belgium and Germany have no money. This is a well-known fact, and Gladstone does not expect them to pay the money immediately.


    It doesn''t matter if you have no money, Britain has a professional financial team. As long as you can take out enough collateral, you can borrow another sum.


    The key lies in the attitude to solve the problem, whether it is necessary to "suspend payment" because of lack of money, or to "reply".


    "The plan given by the Belgian government is to postpone the payment for five years and use the French war reparations as a guarantee. After five years, the war reparations paid by the French will be paid to us first.


    The plan given by the German Federal Government is to transfer the creditor''s rights and directly deduct the corresponding amount from the war reparations, and the French will bear the debt.


    Theoretically speaking, the plans of the two German governments can work. The only question is whether the French have the ability to pay. "


    It''s not that George is soft-hearted, it''s that the situation is special now. Belgium is now a poor man, and the treasury does not need to go to the gate, and there is no oil at all.


    The situation in the German Federation seems to be better, but this government is too weak and may close at any time.


    If you don¡¯t deal with the debt issue quickly, and when Austria announces the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire and disbands the illegal organization of the German Federation, then even the creditors will be wiped out.


    No country will pay for the illegal government established by the rebellious parties, unless Britain can allow Austria to recognize the legitimacy of the German federal government.


    This is obviously impossible. Recognizing the legality of the German federal government means that the empire is divided. Vienna was able to withstand the pressure thirty years ago, not to mention it now.


    "Trouble!"


    "Judging from the current situation, the Anti-French Alliance will definitely hit the French hard, and the war reparations may not be 1 billion pounds.


    Belgium has made great sacrifices in this war, and Austria has to appease it, and the proportion of compensation should not be low.


    With five years of buffering time, the French should have recovered a bit. Even if the compensation cannot be paid in full, the portion allocated to Belgium each year is enough to pay our debts. Even if there are shortcomings, the Belgians can make up for it.


    The proposal of the German Federal Government is troublesome. We seem to have no loss in the transfer of the creditor''s rights, but in fact we need to bear very large risks.


    Not only must we worry about the ability of the French to pay, we must also consider political risks. If Russia and Austria play tricks on it, let the French deliberately delay, or put the transferred debts in the final fulfillment, it is estimated that at the end of this century, we will not see money. "


    But Gladstone didn''t worry about it. Britain had played similar tricks. Now that Feng Shui took turns, it was their turn to be passive.


    Accepting the assignment of claims from the Deutsche Commonwealth implies high risk; rejecting the assignment of claims does not even have the opportunity to take risks.


    The current German federal government is like a limited liability company that is about to go bankrupt with huge debts, or the one with the lowest registered capital.


    Anyway, everyone only assumes responsibility within the scope of the registered capital. Both the legal person and the shareholders have chosen to stop the loss in time and have no intention of saving the company.


    As a creditor, Britain is in a tragedy, either to collect the bad debts of the company outside or to wait for bankruptcy and liquidation.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs George added: "Not only us, but other creditors of the German Federation are now treated the same, including the Royal Austrian Bank.


    Now King George I has thanked his guests behind closed doors and threw everything to the German Federal Government. The Kingdom of Hanover and the German Federal Government have completed the cut.


    In order to stop the loss, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed to use the colony to repay the debt, but they refused. Ayvar still clamored, as long as they dare to move their colony, they will go to war with us. "


    They are not fuel-efficient lamps, even the sons of Britain are rebellious now. No matter how good the relationship is in the past, they will never take the debt.


    Even if they know that this has offended Britain to death, people are now fearless. Anyway, the revived Holy Roman Empire is the European hegemon, and the British people want to make trouble, but the central government will stand it up. There is no need to persuade them.


    ...


    It is not only the British government who is also struggling, but the Japanese government in Tokyo is also not feeling well. Even if the Japanese army had occupied the Philippine Islands, they did not comfort Emperor Meiji.


    There is no way, the plan does not change fast. Originally planned to speculate after the situation became clear, but unfortunately, the news from the Japanese government was delayed by a few days due to the inconvenience of communication.


    However, in just a few days, the French surrendered. Even the war books prepared by the Japanese government could not be sent out.


    You can''t force it to touch porcelain. The French Indochina peninsula was preempted by the British, and several small islands in the South Seas of the French fell into Austrian hands, none of which they dared to provoke.


    The failure of speculation puts Japan in a very embarrassing position. The international situation is not friendly to them, especially the upcoming Vienna Peace Conference.


    Spain is a European country and a member of the anti-French alliance. It is clear who everyone will support in Vienna and the meeting.


    Unable to gain the recognition of various countries, the Philippine Islands they occupy are rootless, and they may be snatched away at any time.


    In the following days, they will not only worry about the Spaniards counterattack, but also be wary of Britain and Austria against them.


    In the past, Spain was able to hold the Philippine Islands, but not only because of its strength, but simply by its strength. Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal were not qualified to hold the colonies in their hands. It was more political.


    Now that the situation in Europe has changed drastically and the Philippine Islands have fallen into the hands of the Japanese, the original political factors are no longer applicable at this time.


    Missing the opportunity for speculation, the Japanese government can only speak on its strength if it wants to defend the Philippine Islands.


    "Prime Minister, what is the position of European countries?"


    Ito Hirofumi''s expression tightened, and he said with some embarrassment: "The situation is not optimistic. I personally visited the ministers of various countries. Even if the empire made concessions, I did not get any clear support from any country.


    The position of the British among the big powers is vague, as if they don''t care about our occupation of the Philippine Islands; the Russians are also more inclined to Spain, and after the empire made concessions, they did not get their guarantee.


    Austria¡¯s position is most unfavourable to us. Minister Antonio made it clear that he hopes that we will abandon the Philippine Islands and stop our expansion into the South China Sea.


    The only good news is that Austria¡¯s position is not too firm and has no intention of armed intervention. The opposition to our occupation of the Philippine Islands should be because Spain is their ally.


    According to news from Europe, the Spaniards have begun to form an expeditionary fleet. There are currently three new battleships and ten ironclad ships, all from the French Navy. "


    The Minister of the Navy Xixiang Congdao asked suspiciously: "Aren''t all French warships going to auction? How did they fall into the hands of the Spanish?"


    Hirobumi Ito explained helplessly: "The French warships are the spoils of the anti-French alliance, and Spain is a member of the anti-French alliance. It is not a big deal to borrow it before the auction.


    Even if it is going to be auctioned, it is just a cutscene, and these warships will also fall into Spanish hands. The warships that can really be bought by the outside world are also left over by the anti-French allied countries. "


    Opening the back door couldn''t be more normal. As a member of the anti-French alliance, it is a problem if there is no privilege.


    Xixiang Congdao was silent. The century-old navy is not a joke. Regardless of the terrible decline of Spain, there is still no shortage of people¡¯s navy heritage. As long as you have money and warships, you can quickly draw out a fleet.


    The Japanese Navy¡¯s assets are limited, and the most advanced battleships are just a few armored ships, or cruisers, and the most advanced battleships simply don¡¯t exist.


    Warships are not ordinary weapons, and they cannot be bought with money. The warships that can be bought on the international market are all second- and third-rate warships, and they may even be simplified versions. In this regard, the British play the most slippery.


    The 10,000-ton former dreadnoughts and the several thousand-ton cruisers are not so much fighting as slaughter. The Navy does not rely on blood and courage, and the technological gap cannot be made up by a few slogans.


    No matter how confident he is, Xixiang Congdao does not think that the Japanese navy''s broken ships can be comparable to the French navy''s elite warships.


    Seeing the navy''s counsel, Army General Da Shanyan hurriedly expressed: "Don''t worry, Your Majesty. The Imperial Japanese Army is not afraid of any enemy''s challenge. As long as we are there, it can definitely defend the Philippine Islands."


    Unlike the navy''s worries, the army is confident. In the previous offensive and defensive battles in the Philippine Islands, the Japanese army beat the Spaniards all the way.

 Chapter 969： Central Asia Railway

    To be able to counterattack from a rubber stamp to become a real emperor, Emperor Meiji was not a foolish master. The army''s vowed "guarantee" not only did not reassure him, but made Emperor Meiji even more unsure.


    As a knowledgeable emperor, Meiji knew very well what the troops sent by European countries to overseas colonies were. Defeating a colonial army dominated by indigenous people is nothing at all.


    Moreover, the protagonist of this war is not the army. The key to victory or defeat is diplomacy, followed by the Navy.


    Ignoring Oyama Iwa¡¯s guarantee, Emperor Meiji cautiously said: ¡°There are only three months left before the Vienna Peace Conference, and we should also prepare.


    Prime Minister, you will personally lead the tour this time. Do not expect Britain and Austria to support us, but at least let them remain neutral.


    The rise and fall of the empire in one fell swoop..."


    Ito Hirofumi''s face changed. Based on his knowledge of Emperor Meiji, he could confirm that Meiji''s confidence had been hit.


    He was sent to Europe not only to attend the Vienna Peace Conference, but more importantly, to find a way out and prepare for the worst.


    Everyone knows that attending the Vienna Peace Conference is a joke. With Japan¡¯s current international status, it does not even have the qualifications to be on the negotiating table.


    It can be seen from the content of the invitation letter that the Anti-French Alliance only invited them to participate in the warship auction meeting.


    It is not yet the Japanese government¡¯s turn to speak about the establishment of a new international order. After all the dust has settled, they can just follow it directly.


    Because of the Philippine war, even this warship auction, the Japanese government can only make soy sauce.


    This is not a question of money. As a member of the Anti-French Alliance, the Spaniard is also one of the sellers, and it is impossible to sell warships to their enemies in any case.


    Even if it is bought, it is useless, the Spaniards will definitely find a way to pin their necks. It is impossible for warships to return to China before the end of the war.


    In this context, the Vienna Peace Conference will be completely useless to the Japanese government, and there is no need for the Prime Minister to act in person.


    ...


    St. Petersburg in January has been put on silver. Under the biting cold wind, the streets and alleys became inaccessible.


    The Fick Star Cafe, which used to be crowded, is now silent. In the living room of Nuo Da, there are only six or seven people scattered.


    From the demeanor and temperament of everyone, it can be seen that except for the two protagonists, the rest are bodyguards.


    ...


    As one of the protagonists, Russian Foreign Minister Oscar Jimenez waved his hand and interrupted: "Your Excellency, these are not nutritious words, no need to repeat them.


    We have never had friendship with your country, and now Austria is our ally. It is impossible to destroy the Russian-Austrian alliance by starting from our side. "


    Being interrupted, Richard was not only not angry, but smiled satisfied.


    It is indeed difficult for Britain and Russia to get involved in friendship. In the past 30 years or so, the two countries have fought two wars, and both sides suffered hundreds of thousands of casualties.


    In contrast, the Russian-Austrian alliance, which has been maintained for decades and has almost no major conflict, can be called "friendship."


    However, the problem cannot be seen on the surface. If the Russian-Austrian relationship is really close, there will not be this secret meeting in these icy days.


    Richard, who is good at observing words, has discovered the problem from the conversation just now.


    Of course, it is more likely that the Russians deliberately released the signal, otherwise Oscar Jimenez would not be guilty of using the word "now" to emphasize the tone.


    "Your Excellency, I know that there are many misunderstandings between your country and Britain, but that''s all in the past tense, and we have to look forward.


    With the end of the European War, the decline of France is a foregone conclusion. If we do not take action, the new European hegemon will be Austria.


    Now that your country and Austria are allies, it does not mean that they will always be allies. We must know that true allies only exist in situations of equal strength. Once the balance is broken, the situation is completely different.


    Even if your country abandons the plan to advance westward, there is no guarantee that the Austrians will not advance eastward. After all, the only thing in continental Europe that can affect Austrian hegemony is your country.


    Your country¡¯s true ally is Austria 30 years ago, not the reborn Holy Roman Empire. "


    In international competition, there has always been one ebb and flow. Austria has become stronger, and relatively speaking, the Russian Empire has been weakened.


    The British felt the threat of Austria¡¯s rise, and the Tsarist government felt the same. Even because the two countries are neighbors, the tsarist government feels even deeper.


    For the benefit of the Russian Empire, or the Tsarist government to reassure itself, this secret meeting was held.


    Only after the contact, Oscar Jimenez was very disappointed. The British are still the old-fashioned instigation, all asking the Russian Empire what to do, not what Britain wants to do.


    It is not impossible to tear up the Russian-Austrian alliance, provided that the interests must be large enough. Obviously, the British, who likes the empty glove white wolf, did not offer enough price.


    "Your Excellency is right, but that is only possible. The future has not yet come, and no one can predict what will happen in the end.


    At least for now, the Russian-Austrian alliance is still unbreakable. We will not give up our allies because of a possibility. So if you have any purpose, just say it straight. There is no need to go around here. "


    The development of the Russian-Austrian alliance has gone deep into all areas of the two countries. It does not mean that it can be lifted when it is lifted. Once the face is turned, both sides will suffer heavy losses.


    In this context, even though it wanted to restrict Austria¡¯s development, the Tsarist government restrained it and did not take any targeted actions. Instead, they pin their hopes on the enemy and expect the British to break the momentum of Austria¡¯s development.


    In this regard, Britain and Russia have similar ideas. No one wants to be the first bird at this time to jump out of Austria''s hatred and let the opponent fisherman benefit.


    "Your Excellency, the growth of Austria is a very serious threat to us. I believe that your country is unwilling to live in the shadow of Vienna.


    In order to remove this threat, we propose that the two countries join forces to disrupt the Vienna Peace Conference, smash Austria''s ambitions to establish a new international order, and return the international situation to the era of triumphant power, with the three countries jointly dominating the world. "


    Oscar Jimenez shook his head: "We have felt the sincerity of your country, but it is far from enough.


    Destroying the Vienna Peace Conference, the Russian-Austrian League came to an end. The price we have to pay is too great, and it may even lead to the collapse of the domestic economy.


    If your country later breaches the contract, we will bear Austria¡¯s anger alone. The risks involved are too great, and they have exceeded our capacity. "


    Minister Richard promised: "High risks have high returns. As long as the gathering of Austria is interrupted, all the efforts are worthwhile.


    As for your country¡¯s loss, we can find a way to make up part of it. In short, we will not let our friends suffer. "


    ...


    Gatchina Palace, Alexander III, who holds the conditions of Russia and Austria at the same time, is now undergoing a difficult psychological struggle.


    With the conditions given by the British, as long as it survives the immediate impact, the Russian Empire may soar into the sky and replace Austria as the new European hegemon.


    However, the risks are as high as the benefits are. If the operation fails, or the British breaks the contract halfway, the Russian Empire may be ruined.


    Even if you don''t think that the British will default on this issue, who can say anything about politics?


    The London government is also held for several years. If you are unlucky and run into a silly messenger, the Russian Empire will be miserable.


    It''s not that this kind of thing has never happened in history. The Russian Empire itself was a victim. Without Peter III¡¯s godly operation, the Russian Empire would have become a European hegemon, and there would not be so much trouble at all.


    Of course, for Alexander III, there are still these problems. After all, Peter III did not mess around, and the position of the Tsar was not in their turn.


    In contrast, the conditions given by Austria are much safer and the benefits are naturally much smaller. It is impossible for a European hegemony, and a South Asian hegemon can look forward to it.


    Looking out the window, Alexander III asked: "How much does the Central Asia Railway cost? Has it been assessed?"


    Minister of Finance Alisher Gulov: "The main line of the Central Asia Railway has a total length of 3,864 kilometers, and the total length of its subsidiary lines exceeds 15,600 kilometers.


    It not only has to withstand the test of harsh weather, but also has to pass through a number of harsh terrains. The estimated construction period is 12 years, and the initial estimate is that it will cost 1.276 billion gold rubles. "


    Railways have always been a pain in the Russian Empire. Not to mention the comparison of developed countries in Europe, even the railways of the British India next door are better than them.


    It''s not that the tsarist government didn''t work hard, it''s that its strength does not allow it! The Russian Empire is not only vast, but even more terrifying is the harsh weather.


    When other countries build railways, after the exploration is completed, they come up with the design drawings and just start working.


    The Russian empire can''t. Their railways must be able to ensure normal operation in the ice and snow. Occasionally, there will be a big drop in temperature, and there will even be extreme weather of minus 40 or 50 degrees.


    What you pay for what you pay for, the Russian Empire¡¯s railway requirements are high, and construction costs are naturally high.


    The completion of the railway is only the beginning, and the greater trouble lies in the later operation. The harsh natural climate directly increases the subsequent operation and maintenance costs, and it is simply a bottomless pit.


    Foreign capital for repairs was swarmed, and there was no need to worry about funding; while the Russian Empire had to pay for railway repairs only by the government.


    No way, who makes the railways of the Russian Empire lose money for many years! No one made a loss-making business, and capital refused to invest. Naturally, railway construction slowed down.


    If it were not for Austria¡¯s agitation, plus the French indemnity, we can look forward to it. The Tsarist government said nothing would start the Central Asia Railway at this time.


    "Can the construction period be shortened?"


    There is no requirement to reduce the construction cost, that is, Alexander III knows what the domestic bureaucracy is. If the construction cost is really reduced, no one can guarantee the smooth opening of the railway.


    Similar things have not happened before. In the previous railway construction, some idiots arbitrarily compressed the gauge and the length of sleepers in order to save money.


    If you want to carefully study the smoothly opened railways, they all have a common feature-budget overruns.


    Simply put, it is to report a low-priced project first. When the project is halfway through, there will be no money, forcing the government to increase investment.


    "If the construction is contracted to the Austrian Railway Company, the total construction period can be reduced by a quarter, and the main line can be extended to the border of Afghanistan in eight years.


    However, their quotation is very high. When we provide labor, it will cost 1.886 billion gold rubles; if it is completely constructed by them, the budget is as high as 3 billion gold rubles. "


    Alisher Gulov was also very helpless with such a price difference. The budgets of the domestic railway companies are indeed low, but unfortunately they have not been able to complete the project smoothly every time. Not only the construction period cannot be guaranteed, but also an additional budget.


    The Austrian railway companies are indeed asking high prices, but they have guaranteed construction schedules and reliable quality, and they are all quoted once. Even if there is an increase later, the increased budget will not be too much. The final cost is lower.


    If this is the case, the Tsarist government should bring in Austrian railway companies to reduce construction costs. On the contrary, almost no Austrian railway company undertakes projects in the hands of the Tsarist government.


    It is not that the tsarist government is unwilling to issue contracts, but that there is no Austrian railway company willing to accept orders. The reason is very real. The czarist government is poor and payment is not guaranteed.


    So much so that the construction of a railway funded by the Tsarist government has become a bargaining chip for Austria to negotiate terms, and it is still a very attractive bargaining chip.


    As long as the railway is repaired to Afghanistan, the gate of the Russian Empire to India will be opened.


    For such an important project, the Czarist government naturally dare not sloppy. In case the trustee is not human, the investment will be overwhelming.


    The biggest benefit given to the Austrian railway company for construction is safety. Everyone knows that the Vienna government wants the Russian Empire to go south and the British will die, and it will definitely guarantee the quality of this railway.


    Even if there is a problem with the midway budget, there is no need to worry about the suspension of work. The Austrians will use the fearless spirit of internationalism to fund them to complete the project.

 Chapter 970： high risk

    Insider trading on the stage and behind the scenes continues, and the casualty report of the European War is finally released. There is no doubt that both sides in the war suffered heavy losses, and the tragic war was the worst in history.


    According to statistics from the Vienna government, the war directly caused the population of the European continent to drop by more than 12 million. Except for the more than four million immigrants who left, the rest were killed in war.


    Statistical data:


    Among them, 2.377 million soldiers of the Anti-French Alliance were killed and 1.92 million civilians died. The specific data are as follows:


    Austria: 742,000 soldiers died and 28,000 civilians died; (including the colonial war)


    German Federation: 582,000 soldiers died and 587,000 civilians died;


    Belgium: 273,000 soldiers died and 556,000 civilians died;


    Spain: 21,000 soldiers died in action; (civilian deaths are ignored)


    Switzerland: 6,000 soldiers died in action; (civilian deaths are ignored)


    Kingdom of Sardinia: 176,000 soldiers died and 465,000 civilians died; (including guerrillas and local rebels)


    ...


    France: 3.206 million soldiers were killed in action, of which 1.368 million were killed in the colonial army, 417,000 were killed in Italian soldiers, 1.421 million were killed in local soldiers, and 886,000 were civilians. (Including civil war)


    Looking at the cold data in his hands, Franz sighed. Except for the slightly shorter duration, the fierceness of the war did not weaken the original time and space.


    Especially the number of civilian casualties is far more than the original time and space. In addition to the wide spread of the war zone, it was more importantly caused by the expulsion.


    Even if the Vienna government took the first rescue operation, it failed to reduce the mortality rate much.


    The old, weak, sick and disabled cannot withstand the toss. Many people who are not strong enough have fallen on the way to fleeing, and there is no time to receive help.


    The statistics are only the number of civilian deaths in Europe. If we count the number of civilian deaths in the colonies, the final figure may double.


    The death toll is so high, not to mention the casualties. Because the number of casualties can be accumulated and repeated statistics are prone to appear, it is impossible to be accurate anyway, and the Vienna government is too lazy to spend this time.


    After a long time, Franz said with emotion: "From the current situation, France is basically a waste! If there are no accidents, they will not want to regain their vitality in 30 years."


    No matter how you look at it, the current situation of the French is worse than the original time and space.


    Although they suffered heavy losses in the First World War in the original time and space, France was a victorious country and won the war dividends, and neither the colony nor the mainland lost.


    Now it''s different. Not only did they suffer heavy losses, but they also lost all their net worth. The next thing to wait for them is a long debt-payment career.


    Even if it wants to imitate Germany and rebirth, France does not have the capital for revival. Needless to say, the domestic collapsed economy, the more important thing is that they don''t even have a rejuvenated population.


    As the protagonist of the European War, France''s population loss was not small. More than two million people died directly, and it is estimated that the number of disabled people will not be much lower than this. With the addition of immigrants leaving, this number is even greater.


    Based on empirical estimation, Franz can conclude that there is a fault in the labor force in France, especially the sharp shortage of male labor force.


    These problems cannot be solved. For a long time in the future, the population of France will fall into negative growth.


    This point, just look at the Russian next door. It was originally the country with the largest birth rate in Europe, but after several wars, the birth rate dropped rapidly and even experienced a negative growth for a while.


    Teddy bears can recover in just a few years. That is because the Russians are highly motivated to give birth, and the French people are not keen on creating people.


    If the economy fails, it is estimated that the post-war birth rate in France will hit a record low.


    The population growth rate of France after World War I is very informative, and it has increased by more than one million people in 20 years. After excluding the population growth caused by immigration, the population growth rate of France is directly negative.


    In the era of Industry 2.0, if there is a shortage of labor, don''t think about anything. Austria''s ability to become the world''s number one economic power depends on a population far surpassing its competitors.


    If Austria, like France, had fallen into a population bottleneck in the nineteenth century, no matter how hard Franz worked, he would not be able to create a great empire.


    "The French still have some family background, as long as this war is over, they will continue to maintain it.


    The worst is now Belgium and the newly independent Italian states, their economies completely collapsed in the war, and a complete mess.


    If it were not for our support, they would have been hungry. It is no less difficult to restore the economy than to wage another European War. "


    It can be seen that Prime Minister Karl is having a very headache now. When fighting a war, naturally there are more allies, and swarming is definitely cheaper than fighting alone.


    When the war is over, the situation is completely different. Anyway, everyone squatted in a trench. We carried guns together and bleed together. The little brother can''t go down and ask for help, it''s really impossible not to pull.


    It''s okay to pull it, the key is that it can''t be pulled up. The trauma left by the war is too great. Whether it is Belgium or the Italian states, they are all poor and white.


    When will you be self-sufficient? No one can answer this question. Anyway, I haven''t worked for a few years, so I don''t want to be relieved.


    As the greatest victor of the war, the outside world only saw the beauty of Austria, and no one knew that the Vienna government was ashamed of it.


    Although the war is over, the debt of the Austrian government is still rising sharply. Money is needed for domestic aftermath work, money is needed to rebuild the Rhineland region, money is still needed to reunify the German region, and money is still needed to support the younger brother.


    Had it not been for the title of ¡°hegemony¡±, the capital market¡¯s confidence in the Austrian government had increased to an unprecedented level, and the Vienna government was not far from the financial crisis.


    Franz rubbed his forehead: "You can''t give money directly. The war is over and they must learn to be independent. After the Vienna Peace Conference is over, they will have a showdown.


    If you want to get funding, you follow the market rules. We can issue bonds to them or issue bonds for them, but the interest rate is determined by the market. "


    In fact, the assistance provided by Austria has never been unpaid. But compared with the capital market, the funds provided by the Vienna government are the highest conscience of capital.


    "Interest-free loans", and there are still no strings attached, there is no such conscientious creditor in the world.


    However, this "conscience" is time-limited. In order to attack the French during the war, the Vienna government was naturally full of "conscience." Now that the war is over, the "conscience" has also been consumed.


    Frankly speaking, if it weren''t for printing too many tickets before, and worrying about the repayment ability of countries, it would be fine to continue to issue interest-free loans.


    After all, all the loans are Aegis, not gold. Now that the Aegis is taken, the post-war reconstruction of all countries cannot do without Austria.


    Through trade, most of the money will be returned back to promote Austria¡¯s economic development, and the Vienna government is not at a loss.


    Regrettably, during the war, the Vienna government had already activated the money printing machine, and now there is a surplus of Aegis on the market.


    It is obviously out of place to play like this again. In case of any problems in any link, inflation is a matter of minutes.


    In order to stabilize prices and the currency value of the Aegis, the Vienna government had to find ways to recover excess banknotes on the market, such as issuing bonds.


    In this context, the debt of the Vienna government is naturally increasing day by day. However, compared with the currency hegemony of Aegis, this price is not worth mentioning.


    After all, there is still a competitor-the "pound sterling", which is far from the time to act recklessly.


    The Minister of Economy Reinhardt reminded: "Your Majesty, the current intelligence is very special. Because of the war, the outside world is skeptical about the repayment ability of the governments of Belgium and Italy.


    In addition, the incidents of French debt default and German federal debt default that just broke out have stimulated the capital market, and the market as a whole is now in a cautious state.


    Unless we provide them with credit guarantees, otherwise they will not be able to obtain financing in the capital market.


    The risks involved are very large. According to the analysis of the data we have collected, the probability of defaulting on debts of Belgium and Italy is as high as 90%. "


    It is well prepared, knowing that this is a high-risk business. But after hearing the "90% probability of default", Franz was still taken aback.


    There is no such thing as gambling, no wonder no one cares about it in the capital market.


    Austria provides guarantees, and the probability of default is as high as 90%; if it is replaced by an ordinary financial institution, the probability of default is not 100%.


    After a little hesitation, Franz still decided to take the risk. After all, they are all allies, and the Vienna government cannot watch them die!


    If these little brothers are finished, and then support them again, who can guarantee that the new government will continue to implement the pro-Olympic policy. In the unlikely event that the British were fooled away, Austria¡¯s loss would be great.

 Chapter 971： Financing

    In order to help the kids recover the economy, an Austrian version of the "Marshall Plan" was released. The core purpose is to revitalize the European economy and seize the merchandise sales market. The only difference is that the content has changed a bit.


    At this moment, Austria is far less wealthy than the Americans after World War II. The huge amount of financial assistance was not available to the Vienna government for a while.


    To provide countries with funds for post-war reconstruction, they have to resort to financial markets for financing, so interest is still indispensable.


    Before the outbreak of the European War, the four major financial centers in Europe were London, Paris, Vienna, and Frankfurt. As the dominant player in the financial world, the London capital market is almost equivalent to the sum of the latter three.


    Because of the war, Paris was basically abolished. The counterattack before Napoleon IV ran away caused the French consortium to be exhausted and it was not easy to survive.


    Austria''s development time is still too short. Franz paid special attention to the real economy. Most domestic funds flowed into industry, and not too much capital circulated in the financial market.


    Vienna and Frankfurt can become the four major financial centers in Europe. It is not how powerful they are, but because their competitors are too rubbish.


    If the currency circulating in the European financial market is 100%, the London financial market accounts for 48.7%, the second-ranked Paris accounts for 19.6% (pre-war), followed by Vienna and Frankfurt with 14.1% and 13.7% respectively. .


    Looking further back, the gap will be huge. Milan, which ranks fifth, has less than two percentage points. Needless to say, Madrid and St. Petersburg are further behind.


    This ranking is not only valid for the European continent, but also for the whole world. Any one of the four major financial centers has more capital than the sum of all subsequent financial markets.


    Looking at the data, you know that the British people''s background is really solid. The accumulation of a century of colonial empire cannot be surpassed overnight.


    Even if Austria gives full play to its siphon effect and gathers capital from Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Northern Europe, it is still a younger brother.


    This is still the result of robbing South African gold, otherwise the gap will be even greater. We must know that the original space-time London financial market now owns more than half of the world''s capital.


    Relying on this solid foundation, John Bull survived two world wars and lasted until the 21st century. London and New York were able to compete for the position of the world''s financial center.


    Now Austria not only needs to raise funds on its own, but also helps the younger brothers to raise funds. After a rough estimate, it can''t be done without 3 billion Aegis.


    It is all thinking of ways from the domestic financial market, and it has to **** up the funds, or it will cause a stock market crash. Naturally, the Vienna government will not do such a stupid thing.


    If you can''t handle it at home, you can only think of a solution from abroad. Anyway, capital knows no borders. Money is money no matter where it comes from. Franz doesn''t mind whether he borrows domestic debt or foreign debt.


    "You mean the British will use this as a threat and negotiate terms with us?"


    If you want to raise funds from the London financial market, you can''t get rid of the British government. Although the British are clamoring for a "free economy", this type of large international financing still requires government participation.


    In the style of John Bull, it is entirely possible to take advantage of the opportunity to negotiate terms with Austria.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Prime Minister Carl: "Without affecting the economy, the domestic financial market can provide up to half of the funds, and the other financial markets together can solve 20-30%.


    It''s just for our own use, and the money is definitely enough. But considering the funding shortfalls of the allies, it''s a far cry.


    Now not only Belgium and Italy are short of money, but Swiss, Spanish, and Russians are also poor and need our financial support.


    If they cannot get money from us, they are likely to move closer to the British, which is very detrimental to us. "


    Franz has personally experienced the strength of the "banknote ability". Don''t say that these allies were originally gathered together because of their interests. Even if they are truly close allies, they cannot withstand the offensive of "money capability".


    The essence of international politics is interest. If there is no betrayal, it is because there is not enough interest. If you talk about "loyalty", you have already lost.


    In a sense, Austria¡¯s ability to gather so many allies is also the result of using its ¡°money capability¡±. The Vienna government has more money than the Paris government, and is more willing to pay, so Austria won.


    There is no way, who can make Austria¡¯s allies be poor? Even if it was not poor before the war, it is now poor.


    Not to mention the Belgian and Italian states, they are all caused by war.


    Switzerland, a mountain country, has never been rich. So far, accumulating capital for the industrial revolution, it is not the ideal country that everyone envy in later generations. It is impossible to digest the newly occupied area without borrowing money.


    Spain can only say that its ancestors have been awesome. Since the 19th century, their finances have never been better. Now not only have to digest the results of the battle, but also go to Nanyang to fight the Japanese. No money is absolutely impossible.


    The Russians are even more of a veteran and difficult household. When you open the history books, you will know that there is basically no time when the tsarist government is short of money.


    The only thing that makes Franz gratifying is that the anti-French alliance is still relatively stable, and it is not possible to be wooed by the British without a small profit.


    Due to geopolitics, Austria has a strong deterrent against other allies except Spain. If you want to be a twenty-five boy, you must first see if you can withstand Austria''s revenge.


    In this regard, continental countries are stronger than maritime countries. Especially for small countries like Belgium and Switzerland, it is even more cruel.


    The British who offended the maritime hegemon, the Royal Navy would not be able to go ashore, at most it would suffer a loss in overseas trade; Austria, which offended the European hegemon, might directly perish the country.


    After pondering for a while, Franz said coldly: "This financing is mainly to solve the difficulties for everyone. It is unreasonable for our family to bear it. We will bring the anti-French alliance to talk with the British.


    We can use the French war reparations as a guarantee, and the anti-French allied countries will work together to provide guarantees for debt security, and jointly bear the responsibility for breach of contract.


    If the British are not at ease, the Anti-French Alliance can maintain a garrison of no less than 500,000 in France and urge the French government to fulfill its debts.


    By the way, we have released news that we are preparing to form a European Customs Union and are considering whether to allow Britain to join.


    Other conditions, you decide for yourself. As long as it does not harm our core interests, we can negotiate, and the British government will make the right choice. "


    To save others by oneself, Austria wants the markets of the anti-French alliance countries, and the British have no reason not to peep. In this context, helping countries recover their economies is actually beneficial to everyone.


    If the British government takes the loan card holders, Franz doesn''t mind the loss of both sides, and he created the "European Economic Community" ahead of time to exclude the British from the European economic system.


    "Lack of money" is a big deal. The economic recovery will be slower. The anti-French alliance is not short of food. As long as the people are fed, there will be no major troubles.


    "Lack of market" is different. The European continent can be described as the world''s most purchasing power region this year, accounting for more than half of Britain''s total foreign trade.


    Suddenly losing such a large market, there is no new market to replace it in a short time. India''s market potential is indeed great, but the potential is not equal to purchasing power.


    When the market is cultivated, time has passed. Without Europe, Britain will at least add millions of unemployed people in a short time. An economic crisis is indispensable.


    Although the contradictions between Britain and Austria are great, there is really not much hatred. Even if it is a confrontation, it is carried out in secret, and the relationship between the two countries is still improvised.


    Franz doesn''t think that the British government will risk losing both sides and smash with Austria. This is not in the interests of politicians.


    Again, this is not in Austria¡¯s interest. From the perspective of development potential, Austria is clearly far ahead of Britain, and slowing down the development speed is wasting its own advantages.


    It can be said that every time the time is pushed back one day, Austria''s advantage will be greatly increased. Especially after the annexation of the German Federation, there will be a qualitative leap.


    In order to achieve the goal, even the "garrison against France" was used by Franz as a negotiation condition.


    To ensure the normal performance of debts, the garrison must have it. Otherwise, the French government has breached the contract and can''t have another anti-French war, right?


    It''s just a question of how many troops are stationed. "Not less than half a million" is definitely impossible. If there are so many troops in France, let''s not say that France will be revived, and it will be able to eat the poor French.


    If the military discipline is a little worse, then the French government will do nothing and do the aftermath of the garrison every day.


    The British wanted to maintain their vitality for the French, and they also dreamed of making France a comeback. They had to suppress the number of troops stationed in the Anti-French Alliance.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, it''s easy to talk about other issues. It is very difficult for the British to agree to the financing guarantee only with French indemnities.


    Even if the anti-French alliance countries provide security endorsements together, they can only guarantee that the French government will not maliciously breach the contract.


    Judging from the current situation, it will take a long time for France to recover its economy after the war. If the economy does not recover, the government will have no money to pay its debts. No one can do anything with no money in his pocket.


    Not long ago, when the German Federal Government proposed the transfer of claims, the London government asked the governments of the various states within the German Federation to guarantee in advance to ensure that the French can normally pay indemnities before accepting the transfer.


    Obviously, the British have realized the risks involved, and it is not easy to pit them. "


    As the protagonist of the war, no one knows what the French lost in the war better than the Vienna government.


    According to the "Draft on Disposal of the Law" drafted by the Anti-French League, unless the French collectively open the issue, it is only a matter of time before the debt defaults.


    If the guarantee is accepted, if the French defaults on the debt, will the British collect the debt or not?


    Debt collection is undoubtedly stabbing the French, pushing them down the abyss, and cutting off their chance of a comeback.


    Not collecting debts did help the French, but capital would not agree. Financial consortia don''t care about the overall situation. Repayment of debts is a must.


    Franz shook his head: "It doesn''t matter, the British government does not need to agree, as long as the financial institution that provides us with the funds approves it.


    High-risk is high-yield, so the interest rate should be raised a little bit, not afraid that the bankers will not be tempted.


    Moreover, we also provide debt security guarantees. If the French government is really unable to repay, all countries have to bear joint and several repayment responsibilities.


    Anyway, the money borrowed is not their own. As long as the benefits are large enough and there are enough reasons to convince investors, they will not mind taking risks. "


    Things are certainly not as easy as Franz said. The prerequisite for "joint repayment responsibility" must be that the French cannot afford to repay.


    It is a huge hole just to believe that "inability to repay". Repaying debts in cash is repaying, and paying off debts in kind is also repaying.


    If you are in a hurry, you can also set aside a piece of land from the French mainland to cover their debts.

 Chapter 972： Take what you need

    "3000000!"


    "3.1 million!"


    ...


    "3.75 million!"


    "3.75 million Aegis, is there a higher bid?"


    "The world''s most advanced cruiser formation comes with a full set of shipbuilding technology and 20 professional and technical personnel. The highest price is now 3.75 million. It is absolutely value for money. Is there anyone else bidding?"


    "Well, congratulations to the Chilean representative for successfully winning the third cruiser formation."


    The host West felt hard.


    In order to be able to sell these warships at a high price, the French second-hand cruiser fleet has become the most advanced fleet in the world in Wester''s mouth.


    If you only look at warships, the Chileans must have lost a lot of money. However, there are exceptions to everything. With a complete set of shipbuilding technology and engineers, the sale is instantly cheap.


    Even though there seems to be no technological blockade these years, it seems that everything can be bought with money, but that is only the technology for ordinary bad streets.


    Warship manufacturing technology has always been the treasure of major shipyards. Even if it is two or three generations behind, it will cost a lot to buy it.


    As the second naval power in the world, the French shipbuilding technology is naturally world-class. If it weren''t for the split auction, many copies of the technology had been copied, and these technologies alone would not be available for 3.75 million.


    After another deal was concluded, Waiters had lost his initial excitement. I picked up the cup, drank a sip of water to moisturize my throat, and continued to shout:


    "The following auction of the Group A battleship formation will also come with a full set of shipbuilding technology, plus 100 shipbuilding engineers. The fleet includes 3 10,000-ton class new battleships, 4 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 2 shore defense ships...


    The starting price of 5.8 million Aegis is still the old rule, and each increase shall not be less than 10,000 Aegis. If the price is arbitrarily bid, the deposit will be confiscated directly, and the Anti-French Alliance reserves the right to pursue accountability. "


    As soon as the speech fell, the Spanish representative immediately became energetic. There is no doubt that this carefully selected fleet is their goal this time.


    "6000000!"


    "6.3 million!"


    Seeing the Spanish offer, Ito Hirobumi not far away decisively chose to keep up. Although he knew that the Spaniards would engage in black-box operations, he was still unwilling to give up the last effort.


    Before the start of the auction, delegations from various countries sent people to visit the French warships. It can be said that every group of warships put out for auction now is well known to everyone.


    Whether there is a black box operation, just look at the composition of the warship. All fleets are provisionally determined by the Anti-French Alliance. Generally speaking, high-quality warships and junk warships are mixed and sold together.


    The group A battleship formation in front of them is different. The warships inside are all high-quality goods, which can not be solved by a coincidence.


    "6.5 million!"


    The representatives of Japan are not the only ones with a fluke mentality. Not to mention the most advanced battleship formation with moving interests.


    The key lies in the full set of shipbuilding technology and shipbuilding engineers. With these, they can almost replicate the French Navy. For countries interested in developing navy, these are invaluable.


    "800w!"


    "8.5 million!"


    ...


    Looking at the constantly refreshing offers, the atmosphere of the Japanese delegation suddenly became tense. The plan has not changed quickly, and there is no other reason that the money is not enough.


    Xixiang Congdao said anxiously: "Prime Minister, warships are not required, but the shipbuilding technology must be obtained. With these technologies, we can fight for 30 years less."


    It''s not an exaggeration at all. With Japan''s current shipbuilding technology, it''s okay to play with sailing warships. Don''t say that tens of thousands of tons of battleships have been built, and you can''t even find a dock.


    The world has 20,000 tons of docks, and the former dreadnought ships were built in Britain, France, and Austria. The rest of the world are still exploring.


    The same is true for Americans, affected by the butterfly effect, the economic development of the United States after the split is far worse than the original time and space. The government has no money in its pocket, and naturally has no resources to smash the navy.


    Ito Bowen nodded: "The competition is too fierce now. We don''t have much money in our hands. Let''s wait for the next batch!"


    The plan hasn''t changed quickly. I didn''t expect to gain something at the warship auction conference. Now, shocked by the big hands of the Anti-French Alliance, Ito Hirobumi can only grit his teeth to keep up.


    There is no way, there are not many opportunities to obtain the most advanced shipbuilding technology. If this opportunity is missed, the price to be paid for obtaining these technologies in the future is absolutely unimaginable.


    Anyway, warships may be detained by the anti-French alliance in the name of neutrality, but the shipbuilding technology will never be detained. The Spaniards still don''t have that great face, so everyone doesn''t even want their international reputation for them.


    In a sense, the value of taking down these shipbuilding technologies is no less than occupying the Philippine Islands.


    ...


    In the box upstairs, the British delegation was not calm. Originally thought that the Austrians were just taking some backward shipbuilding technology as a lead, but didn''t expect that the opponent would not play cards according to the routine, which meant that they would ruin the shipbuilding technology.


    "The Austrians must be crazy. Once these technologies spread, they will cause us big trouble in the future!"


    A navy officer exclaimed.


    "We" also include Austria, as a member of the colonial empire, and the proliferation of shipbuilding technology also impacted Austria. Other than the sale of warship exports, I''m afraid it will be difficult to make such a huge profit now.


    It is technical data and engineers, and then the Austrians will sell the French shipyards, and George will not be surprised.


    With so many things, a country with a little financial resources can eat it and create its own warship.


    If you can make it yourself, who wants to import it? Even if the performance is slightly behind, it is more reliable than the reduced version of the warship.


    Once all countries in the world have their own shipbuilding capabilities, the good days of colonial empires will end. There is no longer a good thing to force a big country to yield with a few boats.


    "It''s useless. Shipbuilding technology has long spread. Since the anti-French alliance occupied France, shipbuilding technology has not been a secret.


    Perhaps big countries like Spain and Russia will keep shipbuilding technology secret for their own benefit, but countries like Belgium and Sardinia with nothing can sell anything if they give money.


    No one can stop a secret transaction. Anyway, technology will be proliferated, so it''s better to take the opportunity to make a fortune.


    Moreover, shipbuilding is a manifestation of a country''s industrial strength, and it cannot be completed with a single piece of information. Even if they have a hand in shipbuilding technology, there will not be a few that are truly capable of independently building battleships. "


    In the end, he was used to seeing strong winds and waves. After a brief shock, George quickly reacted.


    The seemingly precious shipbuilding technology is actually a picture cake released by Austria. Most countries don''t have the conditions to build battleships. Even if they get the technology, there is at most an assembly factory, and the technical components still have to be imported.


    Countries that are truly capable of digesting and copying these technologies can also develop their own research and development. The greatest value is nothing but creative reference.


    ...


    At noon, the auction came to an end, and the final finale merchandise also appeared. West announced loudly: "This is the last batch of this auction, and it is also the batch that everyone cares about most.


    Fifteen battleships, 21 cruisers, 32 destroyers, and 157 auxiliary ships, with a total tonnage of 364,000 tons.


    It is no exaggeration that this fleet is the third naval power in the world. Whoever photographs this fleet will greatly increase its strength and become an important force for maintaining world peace.


    Everyone knows the importance. This auction also includes the shipbuilding technology of the aforementioned warships, plus 300 engineers. The auction is now starting, with a starting price of 45 million Aegis, and each increase must not be less than 10,000 Aegis. "


    The eyes of everyone surrendered to the representatives of Britain and Austria. Everyone could tell that this was for the two big bosses. Even if other countries wanted to participate, they did not have enough funds.


    "50000000!"


    Not disappointing everyone, as the host Weisenberg gave the first offer, and directly increased the price of 5 million Aegis.


    This was the first round of bidding. As a representative of Britain, George would naturally not dare, and he did not hesitate to give a **** for tat price.


    "30 million!"


    The number has become smaller, but the amount has increased. Just because the unit behind the number has become British pounds, 30 million pounds is converted into 60 million Aegis.


    The layman looks at the excitement, the insider looks at the doorway. The auction at this moment is not only an auction, but also a confrontation between Britain and Austria for maritime hegemony.


    Judging from the figures on paper, if the Austrian Navy had obtained these warships, it would have jumped up and surpassed the British in the number of capital ships and the tonnage of warships.


    The doubling of the price increase is just a counterattack by George on behalf of Britain, showing that Britain is not afraid of any challenge.


    As for whether to take down these warships, the London government has not discussed an accurate result so far.


    After all, no one¡¯s money was blown off by the wind. If Austria deliberately drives up prices, the British government cannot be taken advantage of.


    As soon as "30 million pounds" came out, the venue was quiet. Everyone is waiting for Austria''s response, and many people still show a look that the excitement is not too big, just a handful of melon seeds.


    It was a good idea to bid with Aegis as the unit, but now the British don¡¯t buy it and exchange it for pounds. As the host, Waiters only feels a lot of pressure.


    Don''t stop it, there is no face; stop it, the pound is also money, and the circulation attribute is not worse than that of Aegis. The customer is God, and as a seller, there seems to be no need to worry about this little issue.


    It was professionalism that prevailed. Seeing that no one continued to make offers, Waiters ignored the embarrassment and declared loudly: "Is there anyone else making an offer for ¡ê30 million?


    This is the core of the French navy, and if you photograph this fleet, you can immediately become a world-class naval power. "


    ...


    "30 million pounds, deal! Congratulations, Mr. George, for buying a world fleet for Britain!"


    The host announced the final result, and the bewildered people responded. Obviously, this is a script error.


    There are three fires when new officials take office. How can the rise of the new hegemon be so quiet? Not taking the opportunity to challenge the position of the British marine hegemon is completely refreshing everyone''s understanding.


    Including the British Foreign Secretary George who has just become the protagonist of the auction, he is also embarrassed at the moment. It went so smoothly, completely unexpected.


    "30 million pounds" seems to be a lot, it depends on where it is used. If you build it yourself, 30 million pounds is almost enough for the cost, but it is a new warship, and it is indeed a loss to buy a second-hand warship.


    But according to the transaction price of warships in the international market, 30 million pounds is very cheap. Anyway, for the same price, Britain will not sell warships outside.


    In addition to the warship itself, the accompanying political significance is even more extraordinary. The clash at the auction also conveyed a political signal to the representatives of the countries present that Austria has no intention of competing with the British for maritime hegemony.


    This disappointed the countries who wanted to watch the excitement. The two big hooligans did not fight, and everyone wanted to fish in troubled waters without a chance.


    In response, George showed a happy smile, knowing that the situation was stable.


    Through an auction, Britain proved to the outside world that "your uncle is still your uncle" with actual actions. In the years to come, everyone will still have to keep their eyes open.

 Chapter 973： Farce-Back to the President

    The auction is over, but the impact of the auction continues. The warship trade has never been inseparable from politics, and this time is no exception.


    The temporary compromise between Britain and Austria is naturally the highlight. The active participation of other countries in the auction is also a political signal that shows the outside world''s recognition of Austrian hegemony.


    It is human nature to tend to pros and cons. Now that the dust has settled, showing goodwill may not make the Vienna government look at it differently, but failing to show it will definitely be "looked differently".


    In this context, the representatives of various countries have bid prices at least once, regardless of whether they need to purchase warships or not. The atmosphere is absolutely fiery.


    Of course, mainly because of the split auction, the lowest starting price is only 200,000 Aegis, and everyone still has the ability to bid. If it were all large fleets, it wouldn''t be so lively.


    Who dares to make a random offer if there is no money, what if a deal is made? The confiscation of the deposit is a small matter, and it is considered to be deliberately causing trouble, then it is a big trouble.


    The world¡¯s second navy fleet, together with shipbuilding technology + engineers, had a total transaction price of only 130 million Aegis. Among them, more than 30 million Aegis was deducted from the insider trading of the anti-French alliance countries. It just fell to the floor. The price of cabbage.


    However, Franz was satisfied. Unlike the local tyrants of later generations everywhere, there are too few countries with purchasing power these days.


    Except for France, which was defeated in the war, only Britain, Austria, and Russia had revenues of more than 100 million Aegis, and there were fewer than ten countries with revenues of more than 20 million Aegis.


    After excluding the 60 million British people, they can get nearly 40 million in income from other countries, even if they are not satisfied.


    "After the settlement is complete, distribute the compensation to allies in proportion to the compensation. They are all waiting for the flour to make bread!"


    Dividing money is a must, and Austria has never been the one who eats alone. On the issue of sharing, the Vienna government has always done a good job, which is also an important reason why Austria has a good international reputation.


    ...


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg: "I met with Spanish representatives yesterday afternoon. The Spanish hope that we will honor our previous commitments and support them in the Philippine war that follows.


    Taking into account the need to rebuild the international order, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends fulfilling the agreement and supporting Spain in cutting off the tentacles of the Japanese going deep into the Southeast Asia. "


    Verbal promises are naturally not binding. If it is normal times, the Japanese robbed the Philippine Islands, and Austria would not mind if they were able to make it through.


    After all, the Vienna government is also coveting the Philippine Islands, but it is unable to start due to political influence.


    If it falls into the hands of the Japanese, this pressure will cease to exist. Austria can wait for Spain to abandon the Philippines and find another excuse to beat up the Japanese and take away the Philippine Islands by the way.


    I don¡¯t know if I should say that the Japanese are lucky or bad. Early or late is not coming, but it happened in time for Austria to rebuild the international order.


    The Anti-French Alliance has not yet dissolved. Once Spain takes the Philippine war to Vienna and discussed it at the meeting, Austria will definitely help the pros and then help.


    The tragedy is that the Japanese do not account for either. Do not say that the Vienna government will not support them. It is estimated that European countries will not support them.


    The only hope that the Japanese government can win may be the French. It is a pity that France, which was defeated in the war, has no right to speak.


    Once the Vienna Peace Conference makes a resolution, as a rule-maker and a vested interest, the Austrian government will definitely support Spain to maintain the authority of the Peace Conference.


    Seeing that the duck in his hand flew, Franz said angrily: "Tell the Spaniards that it is okay to support them, but we will not go to war.


    Let them do more of their preparations, play the prestige of the European world, and don''t learn from the shame of the French in Vietnam. "


    There is no doubt that the Spaniards have also calculated Austria''s position, and rushed to support it without a word. As long as he promises some benefits, Franz''s reminder will be more subtle.


    ...


    On April 2, 1892, the Vienna Peace Conference officially kicked off at the Royal Austrian Opera.


    There were no flowers, no applause, and no so-called opening ceremony. There is only a large icy round table, plus a few rows of chairs.


    There is no doubt that not everyone is qualified to be at the negotiating table. In addition to the anti-French alliance countries, at least significant regional powers can appear on the negotiating table.


    "I invite you to come here this time mainly to ask everyone to be a witness to deal with the follow-up affairs of the anti-French war and establish a new international order.


    We are discussing the issue of order slowly, and now we should first deal with the aftermath of the anti-French war. "


    Weissenberg bit the word "witness" very seriously, and the meaning to be expressed is very obvious: you should not mix up the aftermath of the anti-French war. Our anti-French alliance can do it by itself. If there is a problem, we will establish an international Pull slowly when it is in order.


    This kind of naked statement undoubtedly hurt many representatives. At any rate, I also participated in an international conference and refused to let us express our opinions. It was simply...


    Without waiting for everyone to react, the Belgian representative, who was prepared for a long time, opened a complaint against the atrocities in France.


    A large amount of evidence was brought to the table, and even the disappearance and killing of the soldier that the French used as an excuse to declare war has now been reinterpreted.


    The Belgian representative finished speaking, the German Federal representative followed, and then the Italian states took turns to complain.


    Personal evidence, historical documents, photographs, and confessions from French officers and soldiers are everything. In a sense, the Vienna Peace Conference has dragged on for so long to allow everyone to collect evidence.


    With the appearance of shocking evidence, the scene is that touching, and many delegates who attended the meeting left trembling tears.


    Of course, no one knows whether it is true or false. After all, there are still multiple cameras in the hall, recording this historic scene.


    Listening to the accusations of the crowd, President Robert, the representative of France, kept his head very low, reducing his sense of existence as much as possible.


    There is no way, the more tragic the content of the anti-French alliance''s complaint and the more evidence it produces, the more disadvantaged it is for France, and it also means that the greater the price France will have to pay in the future.


    refute?


    Not to mention, is there a chance for him to speak. Even if he asked him to speak, he didn''t know where to start.


    As a revolutionary, Robert''s knowledge of this war is limited to the information left by the previous government and domestic media reports.


    The things recorded by one''s own people are naturally inevitably beautified. Many of the key details are taken in one stroke. Want to know the specific situation, they can no longer find the parties.


    Robert has always thought that this was just an ordinary European hegemony war, and there have been many similar battles in history.


    Judging from the scope of the war, the French army only stayed in Central Europe and Italy, far less than the Napoleonic era to fight all the way to Moscow.


    In President Robert''s view, the consequences are now the most serious, and the punishments are slightly heavier than last time. After a few years, he will be fine.


    However, the reality is cruel. Just from the losses listed by the anti-French alliance countries, Robert knew that France was in serious trouble this time.


    After the Anti-French Alliance defined the nature of war as "aggression" and "anti-aggression", Robert finally couldn''t help it. He knows very well that if he doesn''t speak out now, it will be more difficult to make it clear later.


    "protest!"


    "France is also a victim of this war. It was Napoleon IV who initiated the war. All the French people should not be allowed to pay for his personal mistakes.


    We request the General Assembly to issue an arrest warrant to apprehend Napoleon IV, a war criminal, and give an account to the millions who died in this war..."


    Before Robert had finished speaking, Wesenberg, the host of the meeting, scolded, "Shut up!"


    "Mr. Robert, don''t you feel ashamed if you are unwilling to take responsibility when encountering things, and throw the scapegoat on your allegiance to the emperor?


    Sorry, I forgot that you have revolutionized. It is a chaotic party in itself, so naturally I don''t feel ashamed.


    But you can do such a shameless thing, but we can''t. Wanting an emperor, even an emperor in exile, is also not allowed by the international community. "


    "shameless!"


    "There is no prince!"


    ...


    A series of curses were constantly playing in the meeting room. Obviously, Robert''s person was wrong. Most of the delegates attending the meeting are from monarchy countries, and things like the emperor of the dumping pot are obviously "taboos."


    Especially when there are camera recordings, in order to be politically correct, representatives of various countries must also stand up and express their positions.


    Several representatives of the Republic, including Robert''s high hopes, also joined the scolding war at this moment, spraying him with blood.


    stand by?


    What''s a joke, for France to compete with so many monarchies, it must be tired of living.


    Robert, who didn''t wait to realize it, came up with a countermeasure. A cup had already flown towards him, passing him by, and then documents and pens were flooded.


    It was chaotic. Since someone took the lead in using violence, followers gathered, and the scene was completely chaotic.


    Obviously, there are many smart people. There is a camera recording in the back, how can such a good opportunity be missed?


    Frankly speaking, if not the host of the meeting, Wesenberg wouldn''t mind joining. After all, there are not many opportunities for this kind of watch loyalty, how can I miss it when it is delivered to the door.


    In any case, Robert is also the President of France. In case of an accident in Vienna, Austria will be embarrassed.


    "Guards, keep order!"


    When everyone was pulled apart, Tie Han''s Mr. Robert was already bruised and his head was blooming.


    Fortunately, the wound was not deep and the medical conditions in Austria were also good. He was rescued in time, otherwise the Vienna Peace Conference would be a joke.


    ...


    In the Vienna Palace, after receiving the news, Franz once suspected that the French had sent a dead soldier to deliberately rush to do things to lower the war punishment.


    This speculation is valid. From the camera record, the earliest water glass was flown out from the British delegation.


    In an instant, Franz made up for the Anglo-French collusion, and exchanged a dead man for the picture of preserving France''s vitality.


    It turns out that he was thinking too much. The French under the nose of the coalition forces have not yet been able to manipulate these things.


    According to the information collected, President Robert is also an important leader of the Revolutionary Party. He has led the workers'' uprising many times and played an important role in the Paris Revolution.


    Except for his poor political acumen, this passionate and brave revolutionary has almost no shortcomings in life and work.


    It''s right to think about it. The Parisian revolutionary government has been unable to elect a president because no one wants to pick up this hot potato.


    Robert, who was excluded from the center of power after the success of the revolution, was able to be elected as the president himself.


    As for national interests, that is simply too much. The anti-French alliance is so strong, France has no negotiation capital at all.


    Whether it is sending the most powerful diplomat in the world or sending a pig, the final result will not be substantially different.


    As long as he is a little bit politically savvy, Robert will not be in danger when everyone retreats, taking on this errand that is destined to make him notorious.

 Chapter 974： The Vienna Treaty

    Everyone who has left the earth still rotates. Therefore, the president''s admission to the hospital did not affect the normal progress of the peace meeting.


    Without Robert, there can be Libert and Lambert. If anyone is dropped from the French delegation, the script can continue.


    Although the camera recorded everything that happened in the venue, there is still no way to pursue the murderer.


    All the representatives of various countries are involved, and all of them have diplomatic immunity. More than 20 countries are involved, and it is impossible to pursue them!


    Ignore the protests of the French and ask the representatives who participated in the violent actions out of the meeting room, and the matter is over.


    ...


    "No, this treaty is too harsh, and it has exceeded France''s ability to withstand it, and we require amendments.


    We can accept the cession of part of the colony, but the clauses for ceding the land must be deleted; war reparations are acceptable, but the amount of reparations must be reduced; punishment of war criminals is possible, but the list of war criminals is not realistic and must be re-determined.


    ..."


    After the change of personnel, the performance of the French delegation was obviously much more normal. It can be seen that in addition to President Robert, the Parisian government has sent a professional negotiation team.


    "Mr. James, there is always a price to do wrong. Your country has provoked this frenzied war. Do you still want to be irresponsible?"


    In international negotiations, the interests of small countries are most easily sacrificed. Regardless of the agreement reached within the anti-French alliance, as long as the formal treaty is not signed, there may be repetitions.


    Belgium paid a high price in this war, and the spoils it received were also high. In order to get the benefits to the treaty as soon as possible, Prime Minister Jules, the representative of Belgium, had to act as a vanguard.


    James shook his head and replied solemnly: "No, I''m just stating a fact.


    The Aegis of 80 billion war indemnities, calculated on the basis of five-thousandths of interest, would be as high as 400 million Aegis per month.


    Do not say that now, even before the war, France''s fiscal revenue for a year was less than 400 million Aegis. It''s not enough to sell France. What do you want us to pay back?


    No great nation can tolerate the division of the country, and France is no exception. We cannot accept all the terms of ceding the country.


    If you are to forcefully cede land, there will be no peace in Europe. "


    "I can understand, is this a threat?"


    Juul asked tit-for-tat. Today is different from the past. Bela¡¯s hatred has deepened into the bones. Offending the French is not a problem at all. On the contrary, not taking the opportunity to weaken France is the real danger.


    James repeated in a very firm tone: "No, I''m just stating a fact!"


    Despite the threat, public recognition is impossible. Breaking the tank and falling, can indeed cause trouble to the anti-French alliance, but it is France that loses more.


    If the anti-French alliance is angered and given them a ruthless one, France really has no future.


    The only thing you can rely on now is that the anti-French alliance wants to stop losses. At this point in the war, it will not be possible to obtain greater gains if it continues, and it will be possible to maximize the benefits only if it is good enough.


    If there is no France, not only will the war reparations be lost, but even the anti-French alliance will be dead.


    Without the alliance, Austria''s desire to dominate the European continent is not as simple as it is now.


    Without the threat of the French, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and the Italian states would not be as obedient as they are now.


    In a sense, Austria is copying the original time and space of the Americans after World War II, using the threat of the Soviet Union to tie European countries to their ships. When the supremacy was consolidated, the Soviets were kicked off again.


    This is a conspiracy. As a neighbor, there is no one who does not want to carve up France, but limited by his own strength, he really can''t eat it. In this context, everyone has to rely on Austria.


    Seeing that the scene might be out of control, Wesenberg said slowly: "Mr. James, I can''t afford it or accept it. That is your country''s problem. The losses caused by the war are so great, and this responsibility is yours.


    Of course, we will also consider the actual situation and formulate reasonable compensation standards.


    The world is developing, and we have to look forward. Not being able to lose it now does not mean that we can''t lose it in the future.


    Since entering the industrial age, the wealth created by mankind has grown exponentially. Aegis of 80 billion is a lot, but I believe in the capabilities of your country. "


    Bargaining is necessary. Everyone knows that France cannot afford the 80 billion Aegis compensation. Without devaluation of Aegis, no country can afford this huge sum of money.


    The so-called future repayment, if interest is not calculated, there is no problem. Unfortunately, this is a compound interest calculation, and the cumulative interest rate is amazing.


    Fiscal revenue and economic development are linked, and if we want to outperform interest rates, our economic growth rate cannot be less than 7 points.


    The second industrial revolution is still going on, and the economic growth of all countries is dissatisfied. If you work hard for seven points, it will not be hopeless, but there is another thing called "economic crisis" in the world.


    If people have no hope, they will give up on themselves. The same applies to the country, working for others for the rest of your life without seeing the slightest return, no matter who you are, you will get tired.


    If you want the French to work hard to repay the money, you must leave hope. Therefore, debts can be negotiated, but there is no negotiation about the cessation of land.


    They have all been eaten up in their stomachs by various countries, and if you want everyone to vomit it again, it is impossible to do it at the negotiating table.


    James bowed politely, and analyzed self-deprecatingly: "Thank you for your trust, but you really overestimate us. If France is really that great, I won''t be here.


    The French colonial empire has collapsed, the Italian region has become independent again, our homeland has been hit hard by the war, and the economy is on the verge of collapse.


    The overall national strength of France now is less than one-third of the pre-war level. The domestic mess alone is enough to keep us busy.


    In twenty years, we will be able to restore the economy to its pre-war level. God bless us.


    The numbers will not deceive people. The current annual fiscal revenue of France will not exceed 50 million Aegis, and even domestic expenditures are not enough. What is the compensation?


    No matter how large the compensation is, if you can''t get it, it''s just an illusory number, with no value at all. "


    The tone is sincere and the content is dry. France now is indeed a mess.


    The mixed provisional government, the hungry people waiting to be fed, the local powers opposing the revolutionary government, the millions of anti-French alliances, and the huge amount of compensation being negotiated are all problems facing the Paris government.


    Trouble in any one place may lead to the collapse of the nascent Parisian revolutionary government.


    In fact, if it were not for the suppression of the place by the anti-French alliance, France would have been in chaos.


    A chaotic France is certainly not in the interest of all parties. Not only can you not get the compensation, but more importantly, chaos equals variables.


    In troubled times, heroes are not necessarily produced, but heroes are for sure. In case there is another military genius similar to Napoleon, it will be another European War.


    "Mr. James, we have considered these issues. After the war, your country only needs to pay 30 million Aegis in a lump sum, and the remaining debts will be paid in installments later.


    From 1893 to 1895, your country only needed to pay 10 million Aegis each year; from 1896 to 1900, an annual increase of 1.5 million Aegis compensation; from 1901 to 1910, an annual increase of 3 million Aegis compensation..."


    With year-on-year incremental compensation, when the debt can be paid off, this question can only be answered by God. Anyway, the provider of Wesenberg¡¯s plan does not know.


    The only advantage is that the compensation is probably within the tolerance of the French government. As long as the Paris government is frugal, for example: abolishing the army and reducing administrative expenses, it will be able to pay compensation.


    As if thinking of the consequences of terror, James hurriedly protested: "No, with this payment method, we will not be able to pay off the debt in a hundred years.


    The responsibilities of our generation cannot be imposed on the next generation, and they are not obligated to bear the responsibility that does not belong to them. "


    ...


    Now that the show has started, it must continue. In the face of interests, both the representatives of France and the representatives of the anti-French alliance countries are fighting for reasons.


    As the scene became popular, the representatives of various countries as witnesses gradually became lubricants, as if they were doing their best to reconcile the conflicts between the parties.


    It can only be said that everyone is an excellent movie king, even if they have not read the script, they can still catch the lines.


    The quarrel lasted for more than a month, but no agreement could be reached. It was not until the release of President Robert the Backer that the verbal battle ended.


    Throwing the treaty drafted by the Anti-French League on the ground, Robert asked sadly: "Mr. James, is this what you achieved these days?"


    The territorial cession has basically remained the same. The colonies are definitely gone. The land area to be ceded has not shrunk. The only valuable change is the reduction in compensation.


    The reduction from 80 billion to 40 billion seems to have shrunk by half. There is no change in essence, and the revolutionary government of Paris still cannot afford it.


    Compared with the original treaty, the list of war criminals has changed the most. Finally, the main leader of the Revolutionary Party was taken down from above and replaced with a high-level government in exile.


    It is a pity that this has no real meaning. The government-in-exile has long been hiding away. Except for Napoleon IV, who is still bubbling publicly, the rest of the people have changed their identities and cannot be captured at all.


    The revolutionary government has just taken power, and no matter how it throws the pot, it is impossible for them to bear war crimes. The Anti-French Alliance also adheres to rules. Even if the leader of the Revolutionary Party goes to a war court, he will eventually be acquitted.


    The revolutionaries escaped, but all the money holders behind them could not escape. Consortiums, arms dealers, bankers, and other big capitalists, these guys who were hit by Napoleon IV once again were targeted by the anti-French alliance.


    In general, they have not been wronged, and they have indeed encouraged this war. Being defined as a war criminal is totally justified.


    Although they dragged down the French government in the war and made outstanding contributions to the victory of the anti-French alliance, who made them too fat?


    Napoleon IV only took away the cash in their hands. A large number of mines, factories, and real estate were still in their hands. This small wave of people controlled at least half of France''s wealth.


    The members of the Anti-French Alliance are basically too poor. How can we let everyone let go of such a huge wealth?


    It is impossible to get all of them. It is always possible to get a part of it to make up for the losses of the family in the war.


    The Allied forces stationed in the French mainland took action early. Except for a few lucky ones who escaped, the rest of the guys just came out of the wolf den and entered the tiger''s mouth.


    There are only two ways before them, either to hand over a considerable amount of money to buy life, or to go to the war court.


    For politicians, from the moment the revolution succeeds, the value of these funders is greatly reduced. If the Anti-French Alliance can help kill these guys, it is estimated that many people will be secretly happy.


    After all, France¡¯s plates are already small. If these vested interests are not resolved, how will the latecomers rise?


    Of course, President Robert is not included. In his opinion, this is betraying his comrades-in-arms, which is very immoral.


    James shook his head: "Your Excellency, no one wants things to develop to this point, but we have to face reality.


    The Anti-French Alliance issued an ultimatum. If we refuse to sign a treaty, the revolutionary government will have no value. They will control France in the military and act on behalf of the government.


    At the peace meeting, the Russian representative also put forward proposals for regional occupation. If it gets there, France will become their colony. "


    "No existing value" does not mean dissolution. If it is the time when France is occupied by regions, the revolutionary government of Paris becomes a stumbling block.


    The stumbling block will be kicked off, and the Revolutionaries have rebelled. If you don''t kill them, they won''t be able to sleep!


    When the butcher knife was raised, the revolutionary government of Paris could not stand up. With the exception of President Robert, the man behind the wheel, everyone else is ready to compromise first.


    President Robert, who was not firm, wavered again and asked concerned: "Can Congress agree to it?"


    Considering himself a democratically elected president, Robert respects Congress very much. To be able to elect him, a president who is concerned about the country and the people, is enough for the French Parliament to be...


    Faced with the worried President Robert, James was still a little unbearable, but in the end reason prevailed. A dead dao friend is not a poor daoist, and there is always someone who has to take the blame.


    "Your Excellency, when you were injured, Congress had already sent a telegram. It''s just that I deducted it on my own terms to make you feel at ease.


    The army of the Anti-French Alliance is reckless and reckless in the country, and the people are living in dire straits. The pressure in the country is very high now. The most important thing at the moment is to send the garrison away. "


    ...

 Chapter 975： strict condition

    President Robert, who has a soft ear, still failed to resist the repeated persuasion of everyone. On June 6, 1892, Robert signed the Treaty of Vienna on behalf of France and Wesenberg on behalf of the Anti-French League.


    The content of the treaty is as follows:


    1. France acknowledged the defeat and assumed responsibility for the war.


    2. France abolished its suzerainty over Andorra, Monaco, and the Italian states, and recognized the independence of each country.


    3. France cedes the Duchy of Lorraine, Alsace, parts of the Kingdom of Burgundy, Flanders, Artois, Savoie, parts of Provence, Corsica, and Roussillon. Anti-French Alliance. (Total area totals 125,000 square kilometers)


    4. France pays 40 billion Aegis for the war of the Anti-French Alliance, tentatively paid in 99 years, with a monthly interest of five thousandths.


    (Remarks: The compensation is paid incrementally year by year. The first payment is 15 million Aegis, 1.5 million Aegis from 1893 to 1900, 3 million Aegis from 1901 to 1910, and 5 million from 1911 to 1920. Aegis...)


    5. The French army¡¯s active force must not exceed 50,000, and the militia reserve must not exceed 100,000. The army must not be equipped with tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery with a caliber of more than 100mm; the navy must not exceed 5,000 personnel, and the displacement of capital ships must not exceed 5,000 tons. The gross tonnage shall not exceed 50,000 tons; any air power including airships and airplanes shall not be developed.


    6. All arsenals in the country shall be closed, and no military industry R&D or manufacturing shall be allowed. All military and naval equipment must be purchased from O-O-Bid and other countries.


    7. Before the completion of the payment of the compensation, the Allied forces have the right to station troops in France. The number of troops stationed in the peace period does not exceed 250,000, and the French government shall bear 80% of the military expenses.


    8. France ceded French Africa, French America and other overseas colonies to Austria.


    ...


    Looking at the reprint of the Treaty of Versailles, or a treaty more demanding than the Treaty of Versailles, Franz was speechless for a long time.


    To this day, the history in previous lives has lost its value. Whether this decision was right or wrong, Franz didn''t know. In short, this is the common will of all countries in the anti-French alliance.


    The only way is that the Chinese people are unlucky, and they come across a group that all want to weaken their alliance, unlike the original space-time British and American who want to preserve the vitality for the Germans.


    Originally, the Russians also wanted to preserve a bit of vitality for the French in order to check and balance Austria''s. Unfortunately, the Czarist government was reluctant to bear war reparations.


    20% of the 40 billion Aegis, that is 8 billion Aegis. Whoever dares to give up such a huge sum of money, the nobles of the Russian Empire will take off their heads.


    With this huge sum of money, the military expenditures for southward India will be all available. As long as India wins, it doesn''t matter whether Austria is controlled or not.


    The only regret is that this huge sum of money did not arrive in one go, delaying their southern career. But a long stream of water is also good, and it can make up for the financial gap of the tsarist government in the long run.


    Take the short hand, and eat softly. With such a huge sum of money, the Russians were naturally embarrassed to oppose it when the countries slaughtered France.


    Of course, opposition is also invalid. On the issue of weakening France, the positions of all countries are firmer than those of Austria, and they will not sell the face of the Russians at all.


    Unless the Tsarist government is willing to give up the indemnity, overturn the table at all costs and run to join forces with the British.


    This is obviously impossible. The great interests of heaven, earth and earth are the greatest, and the tsarist government is rational and cannot sell blood to aid law.


    In any case, the dust of the European War settled, and Franz''s hanging heart finally fell.


    After so many years of hard work, Austria, which is located in the Four World Wars, finally got rid of the embarrassment of multi-line combat.


    In retrospect, Franz felt incredible now. In the past 40 years, Austria has actually solved the three major enemies of Prussia, Ottoman, and France.


    Without pressure, Franz is relaxed. After secretly feeling deep in his heart, Franz quickly made a decision: "Arrange the withdrawal according to the content of the treaty! However, the transfer of prisoners of war will still be delayed. After the situation in France is completely stabilized, let them go back. , So as not to cause unnecessary turbulence."


    The treaty must be abided by, but the specific details need to be considered.


    Franz''s concern is not indiscriminate. Judging from the current situation, once the main Allied forces withdraw, turbulence in France is almost inevitable.


    Once the prisoners of war are returned, it is really unknown whether the garrison in France can control the situation.


    In case the situation collapses, the coalition forces must be reorganized to intervene. With Austria''s national strength, it can barely support it, but its allies can''t afford it.


    The terrible people''s war, Franz is clear. He has no doubt about the revolutionary determination of the French people.


    With the harsh terms of the Vienna Treaty, just a little spark is enough to detonate this powder keg.


    Once the situation erodes, it is not a simple intervention and can be settled. The endurance of the anti-French alliance countries is limited, and after repeated tossings, the hearts of the people are scattered.


    To prevent the worst from happening, the best way is to detain millions of prisoners of war. Without these people as the main force, even if a gang of old, weak, sick and disabled people make trouble, the threat is limited.


    Prime Minister Carl: "It''s okay to withdraw the troops early. We have always provided allied logistics. Withdrawing the military government as soon as possible can also reduce an expenditure.


    Delaying the release of prisoners of war is troublesome. So far, the Allied forces have captured 4.12 million prisoners of war. So many people just eat and drink Lazard is a problem.


    Now that the war is over, the international community is staring at us..."


    More than just a trouble, it is a time bomb. Fortunately, the captives in Africa said that they are now contributing to the greening cause and finally have a stable job.


    Prisoners of war in Europe are different. Because of hatred, they must be separated from the people, and they are afraid to participate in post-war reconstruction.


    Now these guys can only stay in the camp every day, all of them have problems with their leisure time, and they often have some dumbfounding problems.


    Franz rubbed his forehead, and said helplessly: "Then release the Italian prisoners of war first, and let the governments of the Italian states lead them. The French prisoners of war are released first, and they release five thousand people every day.


    Prisoners of war making trouble? The enemy has surrendered. Are we still afraid that a group of prisoners of war will fail? Worried about bad political influence, they entrusted the management to the Russians.


    They have rich experience in this area, and the Ottomans are so stubborn, haven''t they all been tamed by them? "


    Sometimes, Franz really envied the Russians and did whatever he wanted, ignoring international public opinion.


    Originally thought that after the Ottomans migrated to the Russian Empire, something would happen. Franz was ready to provide condolences to the tsarist government.


    The reality is very slapped, perhaps because the winter is too cold to make a fuss; or perhaps it has experienced social beatings and learned to adapt.


    In short, the Ottomans who entered the Russian Empire performed very peacefully. After all, the Ottoman immigrants who entered Siberia at that time have now reduced their staff by two-thirds, and there are not many who dare to make noise.


    With successful experience, Franz doesn''t mind the outsourcing of labor again, maybe the cost required is lower than that of his own management.


    It can be seen from the military expenditure that Russian military officers are very experienced in cost control and are best at spending the least money and doing the most things.


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, this is the number of troops stationed in various countries. The total force is 249,000. They are: Russians sent 120,000 troops, Spain sent 70,000 troops, Belgium sent 30,000 troops, Switzerland sent 11,000 troops, and Sardinia sent troops. 8,000..."


    Garrison France does not need Austria to worry about, and the anti-French alliance almost fought in order to grab a place in the garrison. It seems that the French only bear 80% of military expenses, but the account cannot be calculated like that.


    The base of military expenditure is determined with reference to the average level of the Austrian army. The presence of armored forces directly raises the average. Not all countries¡¯ armies are so expensive.


    For example, the per capita military expenditure of the Russian army is less than half of that of the Austrian army. Garrison France not only has people helping to raise the army, the tsarist government can also make a fortune.


    Especially for neighboring countries, the significance is even greater. Putting his own army directly on the border, someone Tao Jun paid for it, and it did not affect his own use in the slightest.


    In addition to these direct gains on the surface, the gains hidden in the dark are what everyone really fights for.


    France''s family base is very rich. Even though it was raided by the coalition forces, the remaining oil and water is still very rich.


    Of course, searching the place directly is the next strategy. The greatest benefit brought by the garrison is actually smuggling.


    As long as the brand of transport munitions is attached, the French have no right to interrogate and can perfectly escape tariffs.


    However, smuggling is also limited, and the most important thing is to maximize the benefits. With so many members of the Anti-French Alliance, if there are no rules and regulations, this market will soon be ruined by playing.


    Everyone is now vying for not only the number of garrisons, but also the amount of smuggling in the underground market.


    Austria did not participate, not because it did not look down on this market, but because the Vienna government had already taken away the most precious talents.


    If it were not for the chaotic situation, everyone would find that the top wave of scientists and engineers in France had already immigrated with a family of young and old.


    In this regard, Franz is very domineering, regardless of whether he can use it for his own use, first get people over.


    It can be said that after this battle, the high-end talents in France have been directly broken, and they may not be able to recover in another 30 years.


    Such a big move did not cause an uproar in the outside world, and the cooperation of allies was naturally indispensable. In return, Austria abandoned France¡¯s underground smuggling market.

 Chapter 976： Detain warship

    For Austria, the greatest significance of the signing of the Vienna Treaty was not to restrict France, but to clear the last obstacle to the unification of the German region.


    Russia and other countries have been bought out. Even if the remaining Netherlands, Portugal, and the Nordic Federation want to oppose it, they must consider whether their own bones can withstand retaliation.


    European countries do not object, not to mention overseas countries. This year, only European powers interfered in overseas affairs, and there has never been an overseas country mingling with European affairs.


    There are no like-minded supporters, and the British are also helpless. Diplomatic protests are ineffective, so can''t armed intervention be allowed?


    In desperation, the British government can only choose to compromise. At the cost of recognizing Austria''s annexation of the German Federation, in exchange for the Vienna government''s recognition of their annexation of the French Indochina Peninsula.


    Obviously everyone knows that this kind of recognition is similar to whether there is or not. Britain could not prevent the merger of Germany and Austria, and Vienna could not interfere with the British annexation of the French Indochina Peninsula. Recognizing each other is nothing more than a better face.


    On June 12, 1892, witnessed by the international community, Austria and the German states jointly signed the "Holy Rome Treaty."


    Almost at the same time, the German Bundestag announced the dissolution of the North German Empire. In the afternoon, George I issued a declaration of abdication.


    As a historical witness, witnessing the destruction of a country and the rebirth of a country within a day, the impact on everyone is undoubtedly huge.


    People with a little bit of political mind know that the sky has changed. The European continent has once again returned to the era of the Holy Roman Empire, and the international situation has also changed from the Big Three to the two.


    Fortunately, the conflict between England and Austria hasn''t intensified, or else just standing in line would be sad. However, everyone knows that this kind of stability is only temporary, and it will be sooner or later that the British and Olympics will turn their faces for world hegemony.


    ...


    As night fell, sighs came from the Japanese Embassy in Vienna.


    "If you don''t come out for a walk, you don''t know how fast the world is changing. There is an old Chinese saying that "Hedong for thirty years, Hexi for thirty years".


    How long has passed since then, the imposing French Empire just fell. I thought that we had developed fast enough, but we were still too far behind compared with other powers.


    It seems that reform cannot be stopped. After this war is over, we will continue to deepen structural reforms and strive to catch up as soon as possible. "


    It was Ito Hirobumi, who quickly strengthened his confidence after feeling. It''s just that the sorrow between the eyebrows can''t go away.


    Political speculation has always been a high-yield and high-risk activity. The Japanese government made mistakes in its previous operations and failed to switch jobs in time. Now it has to pay the price.


    Fortunately, this speculation left one hand and didn''t jump directly on the Frenchman''s ship, otherwise it would sink with the ship now.


    "Reform, isn''t Austria the most conservative country in Europe? Except for the Russian Empire, they are the most conservative."


    Xixiang Congdao asked suspiciously.


    This is also the impression of the outside world. Compared with France, which is the vanguard of "freedom", Austria is indeed "conservative".


    Now that "freedom" has lost to "conservation", many people are reflecting on whether France is too "free". The causes and consequences of the European War have been disclosed in the newspapers. Everyone knows that France was pushed into the chariot by the "public opinion" entrapped by capital and finally embarked on a road of no return.


    Ito Bowen shook his head: "Where did you see Austria''s conservativeness? Except for the lack of a bunch of big sprayers, no strikers everywhere, no election declarations posted everywhere, what else do they lack?"


    Thanks to the strict implementation of the News Act, newspapers are responsible for the authenticity of newspaper content, and the social atmosphere of being kidnapped by money has been reversed.


    In this context, it doesn''t matter if you spray it, but it must be in line with reality. Randomly sprayed articles are not published in newspapers at all.


    There are still walkouts, but they are not as frequent as France, and they will not happen in Vienna. After all the factories have moved, where is the labor movement?


    Because the colonies have long recruited immigrants, the Austrian capitalists have to compete with the colonies, and they dare not squeeze workers too much.


    It''s not that the negative case has never happened. For example, in a...factory, because of the serious labor conflict, the workers collectively ran away with buckets, no orders were made, and the boss was almost driven crazy by liquidated damages.


    The "election declaration" is flying all over the sky, not to mention. This is explicitly forbidden by Austrian law. If you post a small advertisement, you will post yourself in, so naturally no one will do it.


    In the eyes of Ito Hirobumi, this is the manifestation of order. Eastern and Western cultures are different, and Japan attaches great importance to rules.


    Especially coupled with Austria''s current prosperity, it magnifies these advantages. Ito''s blog, who is good at learning, naturally wants to learn from it.


    After contemplating for a while, Xixiang Congdao nodded thoughtfully.


    Austria now has a vast territory, abundant resources, developed industries, a prosperous economy, a strong army, and political stability. What do you want to say specifically?


    It is estimated that few people can answer this question. If you insist that it is insufficient, only the Navy is not the world''s number one.


    However, this is not a shortcoming. Austria is not incapable of developing a navy. Compared with the Royal Navy, it is only in quantity and experience.


    These can be solved, the quantity can be spent, and the experience can be accumulated. There is no qualitative difference between the two sides, and there is no great gap between the second and the first.


    For Japan, the world''s second navy can hardly even think of it. In any case, it is impossible to say that Austria lacks a navy.


    After a long time, Xixiang Congdao slowly said: "Ito-kun, are you planning to restart the Vienna route?"


    At the beginning of the Meiji Restoration, Japan inspected a number of European countries. As a result, it produced a number of reform routes, including the Vienna route that followed Austria.


    It was only because of various factors that the Vienna route was finally rejected. The Meiji Restoration mainly used the three countries of Britain, France and the People''s Republic of China as a blueprint and formulated its own development route based on actual conditions.


    In addition to politics, the original Japanese reform line was basically considered a success. Now it is different. With the successive failures of Prussia and France, Japan has also doubted this reform line.


    Ito Bowen waved his hand: "No! Austria''s development route can''t be copied at all. We don''t have their solid foundation, even if we want to learn, we can''t learn it!


    We must know that the most declining time was one of the four major powers in the world. After Franz the Great succeeded to the throne, he immediately joined the wave of colonization after solving the internal troubles.


    After opening up Austrian Africa, Austrian America, and Austrian South Ocean successively, after the strength developed and grown, they turned back and annexed the Ottoman Empire, and only then has the Austrian Empire today. "


    In a sense, the Japanese government''s strategy is also imitating Austria, but unfortunately they are not lucky, and they encountered hardships just after they stepped out of the country.


    In the past, European countries competed for colonies and grabbed territory. As long as they showed enough strength to let their opponents know that the gains were not worth the loss, everyone could solve the problems at the negotiating table, and stumbling to the end was rare.


    Judging from the current situation, even if the Spaniards can retake the Philippine Islands, they will have to pay a heavy price. The risks involved are very large, and the benefits are not proportional to the effort.


    It stands to reason that it is now time to go to the negotiating table. As long as the Japanese government pays a certain price, things can be understood.


    Unfortunately, none of these experiences apply now. Even if you lose to European countries, what is it to lose to the Japanese? Spain can''t afford to lose this person.


    Especially after the defeat of France, Spanish nationalism became active, and the voice of revenge rose to the sky.


    Relying on the proceeds from the anti-French war, the Spaniards quickly formed an expeditionary fleet and possessed the capital for revenge.


    The first step was a tough one, and the blow to the Japanese government was unprecedented. To continue to imitate Austria¡¯s colonial strategy, Ito Bowen even dare not even think about it.


    If possible, he is more willing to pack his things and go home now, stop the pace of expansion, and slowly farm to build up his family.


    Japan lacks resources and relies solely on farming. The development speed will certainly be slow, but it is safe!


    Radical development is indeed fast, but death is also fast. Prussia a few years ago, now France, are the negative teaching materials that have fallen on the road to expansion.


    Xixiang Congdao: "It is true that we can''t learn, our family is too weak. If we change to our old neighbor next door, I think we still have some confidence in success.


    Let''s not talk about this, let''s take care of our eyes first! The Anti-French Alliance proposed that it would take one month to perform maintenance on the warship before delivery.


    If nothing happens, the Spanish expeditionary fleet will also set off within a month. Wanting to dare to send the warship back to China before the start of the war is probably hopeless. "


    Ito Hirobumi: "This is expected. As a member of the anti-French alliance, the Spaniards still have this face. Even if the anti-French alliance is not detained, it is difficult for us to send these warships back to China first.


    This is today''s newspaper, and the Suez Canal has resumed navigation. With the end of the French, the ownership of this canal has completely fallen into Austrian hands.


    According to the "Oc¨¦ Port Agreement" more than 30 years ago, Spanish warships can use Austrian ports to dock, and passing through the Suez Canal is naturally not a problem.


    We don''t need to think about it. Not to mention the previous mistakes in favor of the French, even if time goes on for decades, our relationship with Austria is very cold.


    With regard to warships, now we can only think of a solution from the British. They also had conflicts with Spain, and they were happy to watch the Spaniards. "


    There are two main reasons for the lack of relations between Austria and Japan. First, Japan¡¯s reforms mainly focus on learning from the three countries, Britain, France and the United States.


    Secondly, at the beginning of his succession, Franz couldn''t control his emotions perfectly, and he showed no cold to the Japanese.


    Without sufficient economic benefits, the relationship between the two countries will naturally not deepen. Coupled with the emperor''s indifferent attitude, the bureaucrats would naturally not spend time on a dispensable Japan.


    At that time, Austria was far from being as good as it is now. After the cold reception, the Japanese government did not work hard to improve relations between the two countries.


    I don¡¯t usually burn incense and want to embrace Buddha''s feet at a critical moment. Naturally, it is not so easy.


    Had it not been for the British worry that the Spanish revival in the Luxion region would be recovered and threatened the security of the Strait of Gibraltar, the Japanese would now be the real tragedy.


    Hearing that the warship had fallen, Xixiang Congdao''s hanging heart suddenly relaxed, and he couldn''t help but said: "Great, with the support of the British, it will not be difficult to defeat Spain."


    Once there was a hand-to-hand experience, the Japanese Navy still had a psychological advantage over the Spaniards, and the only worry was that the difference in the strength of the two fleets was too wide.


    Ito Hirofumi replied bitterly: "It''s not that simple. Spain is a member of the anti-French alliance. Even if the war is over, the incense is still there.


    Once the British intervene in a war, the anti-French alliance will not ignore things, and it is even more unlikely that the British will turn their faces for us and the anti-French alliance.


    In order not to stimulate the anti-French alliance, the support the British can give us will certainly not be too great. To win this war, we still have to rely on ourselves. "


    Facts once again prove that finding teammates is very important for a country to succeed.


    The British are obviously unreliable representatives. Ito Bowen has not forgotten how the French were sold during the European War that just ended.


    We must know that at the beginning of the war, Britain and France were allies. Although the British government did stand on the side of France, they did not give up any opportunity to take advantage of the fire.


    It seems that he is supporting France, but in fact he is trying to maintain the balance of power between the two warring parties, wanting to lose both.


    The plan did not change quickly. The London government did not expect Austria to hide its strength and directly hit the French at a critical moment.


    Seeing that the general situation in France is gone, the British''s first reaction was not to pull allies, but to unilaterally tear up the covenant.


    There are many similar cases. For example, before Belgium, it was initially mixed with the British, and then fell to Austria after being betrayed.


    Allies can betray, so Japan, which is not even considered an ally, will be even less pressured by the British.


    Knowing that I know, Ito Bowen still has no choice, or the Japanese government has no choice. Although Spain has always been the bottom line of the great powers, the great powers are the great powers and their international influence is still extraordinary.


    Apart from the British, no country is willing to risk offending the Spanish at this time by selling warships to them.


    What is even more tragic is that if a group of warships are not returned from the hands of the British, the subsequent battles cannot be fought at all.


    Xixiang thought about the way, and said slowly after a long time: "In any case, it is better for the British to provide support than nothing.


    As long as we can win the war, we can agree to any conditions at the moment, and we will wait until the war is over. "


    The two looked at each other and ended the heavy topic. The content in the back is too amazing. In case of leaks, Japan will be ruined, and everything can only be said without saying.

 Chapter 977： Headache for head, foot pain for foot

    Knowing the current affairs is one of the important reasons for Japan''s success.


    From the beginning of the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese government tried hard to hold the British thighs, although John Bull didn''t see them well enough, and didn''t accept them as the little brother who was sent to the door.


    But for decades of hard work, there is always an impression. However, in international competition, the impression score alone is not enough, and more importantly, it depends on opportunities.


    For the Japanese, now is undoubtedly the best opportunity. The international situation is changing, and the British, isolated by European society, are now in desperate need of allies.


    The overlord has the hegemony of its own. What Britain needs is allies, not pets, and it is impossible to accept all cats and dogs.


    The original space-time Japan proved its strength in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and it was regarded by the British and became the vanguard of the anti-Russian in the Far East.


    Now is no exception. In the battle for the Philippine Islands, Japan''s strength has given the British a high look before they have a chance for further contact.


    ...


    Downing Street, Prime Minister Gladstone hasn''t had a good night''s sleep since the European War was won, and he seemed to be ten years old.


    The Vienna Peace Conference, which just concluded, gave Britain a fatal blow. The arrogant French empire has now been severed, and it is impossible to count on it in a short time.


    Without any accident, the German-Austrian merger that Britain was most worried about happened, and the revived Holy Roman Empire became the new European hegemon.


    And this overlord is different from the previous parallel overlords. The strength is too strong, making the challengers daunting.


    It turns out that there is no worst, only worse. As a supporter of France, Britain has long stood on the opposite side of the anti-French alliance.


    Even if it is a counter-attack at the last moment, it does not mean that the matter is over. There are Strait protectors, and the anti-French alliance is naturally unable to liquidate them.


    Without direct liquidation, it does not mean giving up revenge. At the last moment of the Vienna Peace Conference, the anti-French alliance was in a hurry, and the "European Union" with Austria at its core appeared.


    As the name suggests, the "European Union" is naturally an alliance of continental European countries. Although Britain also belongs to Europe, they are a maritime country, so the European Union is nothing to them.


    From the literal meaning, Gladstone also knows that Austria pulls all countries to form the "European Union" to grab the right to speak.


    Whether it is willing to accept it or not, Britain, which is excluded, has lost its right to speak on the European continent.


    This is not the worst. To make matters worse, no one stipulates that the "European Union" can only manage European affairs. If the Vienna government is willing, it can use this alliance to interfere in international affairs.


    The strength of the European Union far exceeds the sum of the rest of the countries. In this age when the fist is the truth, the right to speak is naturally unparalleled.


    In other words, the supremacy of Britain has been shaken. Although they still have the world''s largest Royal Navy, they still have no confidence in the face of the freak of the "European Union".


    Originally thought it was only the British and Austrian hegemony, but the director took the wrong script, and the plot became Britain and the "European Union" hegemony. Fortunately, the shooting hasn''t been completed yet, or Britain would be dead.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in contact with Russia, the West, the Nordic Federation and other countries. Generally speaking, there is no room for optimism. Everyone''s confidence in the Holy Roman Empire is much higher than we expected.


    Now we can only wait for the enemy to make mistakes and then look for opportunities to divide the European Union. If this alliance is not disbanded, we will always be in a passive position, and there is nothing we can do to hide behind the Holy Roman Empire. "


    It can be seen that George is in a very bad mood. As Britain¡¯s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the international situation has developed to the present stage and the title of "British Minister of Foreign Affairs" is already firmly established.


    The political opponents did not take the opportunity to attack, not because of understanding, not because of integrity, but because no one wants to take up this mess. When all the dust settles, that''s when he gets out.


    In contrast, the situation of others in the cabinet is much better. Regardless of how deteriorating the international situation, Britain still reaped enough benefits in the European War.


    Most of the wealth accumulated by the French has flowed into Britain through trade, and the British Isles are now in their most prosperous period.


    Although in the long run, the London government''s poor decision-making has put Britain in an awkward position; but in the short term, all classes in the country have benefited, and the public has a good impression of the government.


    In fact, George thinks too much. The title of "worst foreign minister in history" will only be given to him by later generations. At the moment, the British people do not realize what they have lost.


    Since acquiring the French warships by diplomatic means, it has consolidated the dominance of the Royal Navy.


    After the dominant position, public opinion criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs much less.


    Gladstone waved his hand: "Come slowly, we are not in a hurry. The Holy Roman Empire has just been re-established, and there are still a lot of internal problems. For a long time to come, the Vienna government will be busy sorting out internal affairs. Just ignore us.


    The anti-French alliance is not monolithic, now it is only because the French have joined together for a short time. France was weakened miserably at the Vienna Peace Conference, and the threat to countries has been greatly reduced. When everyone does not feel the threat of the French, this alliance should die.


    Regardless of the power and prestige of the Holy Roman Empire, the more they toss, the easier it is to arouse the jealousy of all countries. France is a lesson for the past.


    I am afraid that they will not toss. If the Vienna government maintains its current international image and does not engage in affairs on the European continent, it will be really troublesome. "


    The defeat of France had a great impact on Britain, and both the civil society and the government were analyzing the reasons. The final conclusion shocked them all.


    There is no way, the reason for France''s defeat is also applicable to Britain-"too many people have offended".


    The French have offended many people, and the British have offended many people. Fortunately, there is strait protection. Otherwise, Britain still exists or not, it is an unknown.


    Reflection is reflection, and the London government has not reversed this situation after working together for a while. With the establishment of the European Union, no European country will ally with them.


    Including France, which has just been defeated, is no exception. Many French now believe that their defeat was betrayed by the British, and the revolutionary government in Paris is a puppet supported by the British.


    In a sense, this is not wrong. The first stop of the French Revolutionary Party in exile was London. If it weren''t for the protection of the British government, these guys would have been cracked by the Bonaparte dynasty.


    On the surface, if the British government does not stab the knife at the last minute, but gives all-out support, the French may not be unable to end the war in a decent way.


    After the defeat, many arrogant French people are still unwilling to admit that the defeat was due to their lack of strength, and they desperately need an excuse that they can accept.


    Under the guidance of someone with a heart, conspiracy theories have become popular. Britain happened to meet all the conditions and was pushed to the forefront.


    Of course, these are all minor issues. After the defeat of the war, France has been unable to enter the eyes of the British government, and can do nothing but yell.


    Foreign Secretary George: "There is another question. The Japanese hope to buy warships from us to fight against the Spanish expeditionary fleet.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggested agreeing to them. With the end of the European War, the victorious Spaniards became restless. There even appeared in Madrid newspapers that the Strait of Gibraltar was reclaimed.


    Although it is not a climate yet, we still have to be vigilant. If Vienna provokes a bit behind the scenes, maybe the confident Spaniard will do something stupid.


    In order to avoid the worst from happening, we had better find a chance to sober the Spaniards.


    Anyway, with the disappearance of the French Navy, the pressure on the Royal Navy has been greatly reduced. We will soon accept a large number of warships from the French Navy. For a long time in the future, the Royal Navy will face the problem of surplus warships.


    Taking the opportunity to deal with a batch of surplus warships to the Japanese can not only use them to consume Spain''s strength, but also save a lot of money. "


    There are too many worries about warships, and currently only the British enjoy it alone. Originally, the Royal Navy had a large number of warships, and now it has taken over half of the French warships. The next problem the Royal Navy will face is that there are warships and no one will fly.


    Because a large warship auction has just ended, the international arms market is just saturated, and there is no second buyer besides Japan.


    The Secretary of the Navy Astley cursed: "Don''t mention the French warships to me. The **** Austrians have thrown us a bunch of rags, and nearly one-tenth of the warships are about to be retired.


    And the engineers and shipbuilding technology they promised are all nonsense. The so-called engineers are just a bunch of coolies.


    The handover of shipbuilding technical materials were mixed together, most of which were sailing warships, even if there were French core technologies, we would not be able to find them for a while. "


    As the second largest naval power in the world, the French navy is also very strong. Although it is not as good as Britain on the whole, it ranks first in the world in some areas.


    No one will allow competitors to grow bigger, and Austria is no exception. Fighting competitors is naturally omnipotent.


    From the beginning, the Royal Navy did not expect to obtain the core technology of the French, even if the Austrians dared to give it, they did not dare to use it directly.


    It''s just that someone put it on, Astley still feels uncomfortable. Especially after learning that they were the only ones enjoying the special treatment, Astley''s mood was even worse.


    "There is no problem with the capital ships. I don''t need to mention any flaws. In any case, these warships have also consolidated the dominance of the Royal Navy.


    In the long run, Austria will be our biggest enemy in the future; but in a short period of time, it is the Russians who threaten us the most.


    The Tsarist government has announced the establishment of the Central Asia Railway. After determining that the European continent could not break through, the Russian strategy has been transferred to India.


    It is certainly not enough to respond passively. We must find ways to take the initiative. Everyone knows how complicated the geographic environment of Afghanistan is. To combat the Russians, it is better to open up new fronts.


    There are not many options left to us, and the Nordic Federation cannot count on it. In addition to continuing to support the Persians, we have to find an enemy for the Russians in the Far East to make the tsarist government exhausted.


    Of course, the Nanyang region cannot give up either. With the establishment of the European Union, our competition in Nanyang has also fallen into a disadvantage. If the Spaniards take back the Philippine Islands, the situation will be even worse for us.


    The Admiralty sent people to evaluate the strength of the Japanese navy and, if possible, let them become a nail that we inserted into the Nanyang region. "


    Gladstone was also very helpless to make such a decision. Knowing that this is a symptom, not the root cause, but there is no way, Britain can only choose to treat the symptom first.

 Chapter 978： Change to an obedient stage

    Franz can''t take care of the changing international situation. The Holy Roman Empire has just been restored, and there are still a lot of problems waiting for him to deal with.


    The German states are easy to resolve. Anyway, they are all highly autonomous. There is no need for the central government to intervene in local government affairs. After agreeing on the rights and obligations of both parties, things are almost done.


    The Rhineland region was in ruins, and there was nothing but a bunch of refugees. Post-war reconstruction became the main task of the Vienna government in 1892.


    The situation in the Principality of Lorraine, Alsace, and the Kingdom of Burgundy just got worse. Although historically these areas are the territory of the Holy Roman Empire, the French have ruled the area for hundreds of years and have long been entrenched.


    It¡¯s not that there are people who welcome the Holy Roman Empire, but they have become a very small minority, and most people are on the side of France.


    Needless to say, the Vienna government will not take over such troubles. Since the Austrian army occupied the above-mentioned areas, they have been repatriating the French people.


    Obviously, things will not go so smoothly. The French can be repatriated, but the people of the Holy Roman Empire cannot.


    This is a bad debt. The ancestors of many people have been members of the Holy Roman Empire. As long as he can speak a few words in Austrian, and then insist that he is a survivor of the Holy Roman Empire, there is no way to identify it.


    The homeland is hard to leave. In order not to be repatriated, everyone who can get in has gotten in. It also includes some anti-Austrian elements, who took the opportunity to lurch down.


    Fortunately, the territory obtained this time is not large, and there are not many old forests in the mountains, so it is not suitable for guerrillas to survive. Otherwise, with the cooperation of the locals, it would not be easy for the Austrian army to destroy the guerrillas.


    The absence of guerrillas does not mean that the local area is stable. Perhaps it has inherited the French tradition. Vienna just announced the appointment of the chief official of the local government, and demonstrations broke out in the area.


    "How many people participated in the parade?"


    Franz asked coldly.


    It can be seen that he is really angry. I have seen someone who doesn''t give face, and I have never seen someone who doesn''t give face so much.


    If the officials appointed by the central government fail to do a good job, the locals will resist, and Franz can still accept it. Just as soon as the personnel appointment was announced, he jumped out to make trouble, which was far beyond his bottom line.


    Compromises and concessions are impossible. If they retreat, the authority of the central government will be ruined. By then, I don¡¯t know how many places will follow suit.


    Prime Minister Carl: "About 200,000 people participated in the parade, especially in Burgundy, and mobs attacked government buildings.


    According to the information collected, several small local parties were planning this operation. Want to use demonstrations to coerce the central government to abolish the press bill and open up voting rights in order to achieve regional autonomy.


    After the incident escalated, the garrison took over the place immediately. Many political party members are currently being arrested, but unfortunately their leaders went abroad before the incident. "


    "Autonomy" is not a new term. The Holy Roman Empire has many states, so there is no shortage of autonomous regions.


    However, these areas are either historical relics or special circumstances that are not suitable for the direct rule of the central government.


    Obviously, the three border provinces of Lorraine, Alsace, and Burgundy are not suitable for autonomy. Although the locals now claim to be citizens of the Holy Roman Empire, it is based on the premise of expelling the French, and many people accept it because they are unwilling to run away.


    Years are a killer. Hundreds of years have passed, and no one can guarantee how high the local people''s sense of belonging to the Holy Roman Empire.


    If they were to be self-governed, maybe these guys would hook up with the French again.


    Franz rubbed his forehead and slowly said, "Issued the most wanted order, and arrests these fugitives, regardless of life or death.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to propose a proposal at the next European Union meeting for the signing of a treaty against transnational crime. We cannot allow overseas to become a place outside the law.


    As for the people participating in the parade..."


    Well, Franz still hesitated. There are too many people involved, and it will be a headache for anyone to deal with it.


    "Re-examine the identities of the local people and uncover the French spies who came in. The serious ones were executed on the spot, and the rest were all deported!


    The assessment criteria are not limited to language. Any anti-government and anti-social remarks and behaviors, any criminal records, unreported knowledge, and deliberate concealment of enemy agents must be reviewed. "


    "Censorship" is naturally impossible. There are millions of people left behind, and one by one to investigate, it is estimated that this century may not be completed.


    In this context, it is natural to take extraordinary measures. In short, in a word, all the people of the Holy Roman Empire are supporting the empire, supporting the emperor, resolutely fighting the enemy, and possessing various fine traditional virtues.


    This kind of attempt to split the country and endanger the country is certainly not what the imperial people would do, and the participants must be spies of the French.


    There is no connection and no connection. In this age of bloodliness, one is French. Naturally, the whole family is French, including all direct and collateral relatives. Those who have not actively exposed are all French spies.


    It is not Franz''s intention to expand, but there is no way. If these people are not deported now, it will be difficult to clean up these hidden dangers in the future.


    With the banner of the Holy Roman Empire alone, millions of French can take refuge, which is clearly the treatment of the Son of Destiny. If it had such a strong appeal, the Habsburg dynasty would not be beaten to the ground by Napoleon.


    After the failed attempts of political means, Franz decisively chose to start a backup plan. Anyway, from the beginning, the Vienna government was not prepared to acquire a population from France.


    The seeds of hatred have long been planted, and now it is nothing more than deepening the contradiction between the two countries. If you want to resolve hatred and ease conflicts, you don''t need to think about it before this generation is dead.


    Deep down, Franz was also terrified. If it weren''t for these people to be uncomfortable and exposed in advance, maybe they would really become a hidden danger to Austria.


    Aside from other things, as long as the messy thoughts are imported, it is more terrifying than any weapon.


    Of course, this is impossible. If France is still strong, and their ideas are still tempting to intellectuals, now everyone can only learn from them.


    In this regard, everyone is very realistic. We must learn from the experience of success, and the failure can only be used to learn lessons.


    Not only the outside world is reflecting, but even the French themselves are reflecting. Then, the French thought world became more chaotic.


    Some criticized the revolutionary government of Paris, some denounced the monarchy, some criticized the bourgeois consortium, some British people were throwing the pot, and some despised the numerous anti-French allies, and some even attributed the defeat to "freedom." fire"¡­¡­


    All kinds of thoughts are blooming in Paris at this moment, and it is impossible to determine what kind of thought can save France for a while.


    Had it not been for the anti-French alliance that had just begun to withdraw, perhaps Paris would be staged a full force. If the Vienna government is willing, it can provoke a civil war among the French at any time.


    The interior is so messy, who has the time to cause trouble for the Holy Roman Empire. Even if you really want to do it, it''s more than enough.


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, the situation in France is very bad. If we take a backup plan, the Paris government may not be able to hold it.


    According to the information collected, the unemployment rate in France has exceeded 50%, and the number of refugees has exceeded 5 million, most of which are repatriated people from various countries.


    If we repatriate the remaining millions of people, the number of refugees in France will probably exceed the seven million mark.


    The war drained the blood of France, and what the revolutionary government of Paris took over was a mess. They simply did not have the ability to clean up the mess. "


    The real situation is more serious than what Carl said. The Paris revolutionary government is not only short of money and food, but also has very little binding force on the local government. It is basically an empty shelf.


    Including the current refugee relief, it is hosted by local governments and nobles, and the finances of many local governments are on the verge of collapse.


    Once the limit is exceeded, the local government stops providing relief to refugees, and this untimely bomb will be detonated.


    Franz knows the terrible consequences of being a refugee and a rogue. It is simply a black hole. Throughout the ages, I don''t know how many dynasties have been swallowed by this black hole.


    "The population of France should have dropped to less than 30 million, right?"


    Prime Minister Carl replied affirmatively: "It''s already here! After the outbreak of the war, France has lost more than a million immigrants, killed millions more, and even more starved to death.


    The Parisian revolutionary government lacked sufficient governance capabilities, failed to take timely response measures, and was still sitting by and watching the crisis magnify.


    In order to stabilize the place, the Allied forces stationed in France have repeatedly attacked the rebels. "


    Franz nodded, and after a moment of contemplation, he slowly said: "Since the Parisian revolutionary government can''t support the wall, it will be rebuilt.


    Implement a backup plan to support the restoration of a royal family after the Parisian revolutionary government is over. It saves them that they have not been able to elect a king for so long. "


    The **** determines the head. As a vested interest in the monarchy system, Franz naturally wants to maintain this system.


    It just so happens that France has many royal families, the Bonaparte dynasty is over, and Bourbon and Orleans can substitute.


    After the formation of the European Union, the first resolution was to order the restoration of France. As a defeated country, the French naturally have no confidence to refuse.


    But in the actual implementation, this kind of resolution that seriously harmed the interests of the revolutionary government in Paris was resisted.


    Clearly refused, the Paris government launched the Congress to top the cylinder. Anyway, the efficiency of the parliament is like that. It is normal that no results can be drawn for three or five years.


    As a rule-based boss, the Vienna government naturally cannot force interference in other people''s internal affairs just because the French are slow. Then things dragged off.


    If things were not done, the European Union¡¯s humanitarian aid plan for France was naturally shelved. Originally, Franz was going to consume it and use food to force the revolutionary government of Paris to make concessions.


    However, the revolutionary government of Paris is so determined that it cannot go to the road, as if it has not seen the crisis, it firmly holds the power and does not let it go.


    As long as they insist, the Vienna government will compromise with them in order to pay the compensation normally.


    Such a threat naturally did not scare Franz. The French have to pay a lot of indemnities, but at the moment they only have to pay more than 10 million Aegis, and the amount allocated to the Vienna government is only a few million.


    Such a small amount of money may be a big number for other countries, but it is nothing more than a day''s financial income when placed on the Holy Roman Empire.


    If it''s gone, it''s gone. Even if one day''s income is missing, the Vienna government can still live through the days without famine.


    In order to be in a better mood, Franz decided to kick the disobedient and incompetent Parisian revolutionary government and replace it with an obedient one.


    ...

 Chapter 979： Style of powers

    As the sun sets, a large fleet slowly sails towards the New Frankfurt Port and quickly caused a sensation among the workers on the docks.


    As one of the most important military ports of the Holy Roman Empire in Southeast Asia, it is normal for a fleet to come and go. It''s just that this time it''s different. The flags of the incoming fleet are wrong.


    A young man pointed to the front with trembling hands, and exclaimed: "What''s the matter? Which **** is so careless and has made the flag wrong!"


    The New Frankfurt Port is one of the bases of the Austrian Southern Ocean Fleet and is a military center. Even if there are occasional foreign warships passing by and need to be supplied, small boats are sent there, and they have never docked.


    This is also the tacit understanding between colonial empires. For the safety of the port, unless an invitation is accepted, or if a warship is damaged in the course of the industry, it must be repaired. Under normal circumstances, warships of other countries are not allowed to enter.


    Especially after the successful Japanese attack on the Philippines, the major colonial empires have increased their vigilance. Such a huge fleet is not said to be docked, even if it wants to get supplies, it must stay a few miles away.


    The middle-aged foreman next to him sneered: "Don''t talk nonsense, who would hang the flag wrong. Look at the shape of the warship, and obviously it''s not ours.


    It was the Spanish flag. They were fighting the Japanese. I heard that they suffered a big loss a few days ago. It seems that this fleet should be their reinforcements.


    Just don''t know what''s going on, they ran to us. "


    After a pause, the middle-aged man seemed to have thought of something. After reacting, he immediately reprimanded: "Get to work, don''t want to be lazy for me, is it your turn to worry about big people?


    Do you still want wages? I''m telling you, if you can''t finish today''s work, no one wants to go home. "


    Suddenly a little man hugged his belly with his hands, showing a painful expression, and quickly attracted the attention of the middle-aged foreman.


    "Little monkey, what are you kid doing?"


    It can be seen that the middle-aged foreman is still very worried. It''s just that the little monkey''s body is worried about his life today, so no one knows.


    "Boss, I have a stomachache. Can you make some money first and let me go to the hospital."


    While talking, the young man of the little monkey had already squatted down, as if the pain was unbearable.


    The middle-aged foreman wrinkled his brows and fell ill, especially those engaged in heavy physical work on the wharf. However, when he fell ill, few could get up.


    It is not that it is not cured, but that there is no money to cure it. Although the income of the dock workers is relatively generous, after deducting the expenses of the family, there is still little left.


    If you don¡¯t go to the doctor, you will die. If you go to the hospital, you don¡¯t know if you can save your life. Anyway, your home will definitely be gone.


    "Okay! But don''t go to the hospital, kid, that''s not the place for us people to go, just go to Old Liu to prescribe a medicine."


    The poor have their way of life. In addition to expensive hospitals, there are barefoot doctors who live outside.


    Regardless of the medical skills, but the price is cheap.


    Generally speaking, the herbs used by these barefoot doctors are collected by themselves. Only medicines that are not available on the island will be purchased, and the cost is much lower than that of the hospital.


    However, you get what you pay for, and there are not many barefoot doctors in Nanyang who have good medical skills. If you had the ability, it would have been included by the hospital.


    They are all private hospitals, and everything is on par with money. As long as they can make money, capitalists will not care about Chinese and Western medicine.


    Driven by interests, the earliest hospitals of integrated Chinese and Western medicine appeared so quietly.


    The young monkey nodded unceasingly, indicating that he already knew. After receiving the money from the middle-aged foreman, he left tremblingly.


    Everyone swept their doors. In this age of precariousness, unless they are relatives and friends, they will not be nosy.


    The little monkey was added later, and he didn''t get along with everyone, and he didn''t even count as his hometown. Except for a few sighs, the rest of the people continued to work again.


    After getting rid of everyone''s sight, the dying little monkey instantly regained his vitality and rushed to the telegraph company as quickly as possible.


    ...


    In the early hours of the morning, the Emperor Palace was still brightly lit. Emperor Meiji, who was supposed to rest, was also awakened by a sudden telegram and hurriedly called an imperial conference.


    "The enemy''s speed is much faster than we expected. It has arrived in Sulawesi and stopped at the New Frankfurt Port at the moment, only one step away from the Philippines.


    Seeing that the enemy is about to launch an offensive, and the warship promised by the British has not yet been obtained, how to deal with it next, we must come up with a plan. "


    Emperor Meiji said without a doubt.


    The situation was so terrible that he completely exceeded his expectations. According to international practice, the Holy Roman Empire, as a neutral country, cannot provide help to Spain during the war.


    Generally speaking, for the sake of national reputation, even if it is to provide support to the belligerent countries, it is carried out in a sneaky way. Blatant support like the Holy Roman Empire rarely happens in the European world.


    The persevering convention suddenly failed. The Holy Roman Empire doesn''t seem to care about its international reputation this time, not only allowing Spanish warships to pass through the Suez Canal, but also providing port calls to the Spanish Navy.


    If nothing else, it is not surprising that the Spaniards will be repaired and maintained next.


    It seems that these supports are inconspicuous, but in fact these are all factors that directly affect the naval''s combat effectiveness.


    Because of the lack of these logistical guarantees, the original space-time Russians Pacific Fleet was completely defeated by the Japanese without even five points of combat effectiveness. Otherwise, who wins and loses is still unknown.


    Admiral Yuhiro Ito asked: "What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eat? Didn''t the Austrians say that they were neutral? Why did they suddenly support Spain?


    Why did we not receive any news before? You are dereliction of duty. Do you know how much loss this accident will bring to the empire? "


    "Ito-kun, calm down for a while. No one wants to see such a thing happen. And our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not a casual meal.


    The Vienna government declared neutrality early, which is a well-known fact. What happened now is mainly because we ignored a secret agreement from 40 years ago.


    Before the Austrians went to the sea, they signed a port sharing agreement with several colonial empires, including Spain.


    Thanks to this treaty, Austrian talents were able to overcome the difficulty of supply in the early days of colonization and created the world''s second colonial empire.


    According to the provisions of the treaty, in the case of jeopardizing their own interests, the contracting states are obliged to provide logistical support and port calls to the other party within their capabilities. "


    Xiyuan Temple Gongwang explained helplessly.


    This is really not their responsibility. Forty years ago was the era of the shogunate, and they were still kiddies. Who cares about a treaty that they don¡¯t have for half a dime!


    Especially this treaty still exists in a secret form. Had it not been for negotiating with the Minister of the Holy Roman Empire, he would not know that a treaty existed.


    Yuhiro Ito asked angrily: "What about a secret agreement? Didn''t the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ask the Austrians for an explanation for such a violation of international practice?"


    Xiyuanji Gongwang replied bitterly: "The explanation is of course coming. After receiving the Spanish navy''s entry into the New Frankfurt Port, I met with the Minister of the Holy Roman Empire as soon as possible.


    The other party also gave a reasonable explanation, but this explanation, I think you will not like it. "


    Eyes exchanged for a while. Seeing that everyone was determined to know, Xiyuan Temple Gongwang slowly said: "Envoy Antonio expressed regret for this incident and made a promise on behalf of the Vienna government that he is willing to bear all the consequences.


    He also said that if we have to be held accountable, we can declare war on them on this ground, and the Holy Roman Empire will take the initiative to assume the moral responsibility for this war. "


    It''s okay not to explain, everyone can''t bear this explanation. Even the Emperor Meiji, who has always valued the authority of the monarch, was furious at this moment.


    An understatement of willingness to take responsibility, which seems to be responsible for the matter, is actually playing helpless.


    "Declare war"?


    If Japan had this strength, Emperor Meiji wouldn''t mind fighting a good battle with the Holy Roman Empire, letting them know that the Japanese Empire is not easy to mess with!


    Unfortunately, the reality is cruel. The Holy Roman Empire, which was established less than two months ago, is now half of the world''s hegemon. A country like Japan can be beaten to death with a slap in the hand.


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, which is vividly reflected here. Even though they have admitted that they violated international practices, the Japanese government now has no guts to go and hold them accountable.


    Even the Vienna government once again proved its credibility to the outside world because of this incident. For a secret agreement that was made forty years ago, all can be offended to death in violation of international practice...


    Well, the weight of the Japanese is still a little lighter these years, and it''s not very convincing to spread it out. It is estimated that the effect will be better if it is replaced by the British.


    At the end of the day, he was accustomed to strong winds and waves. Seeing that the meeting was out of control, Emperor Meiji who reacted immediately reprimanded: "Shut up all of you! If you want to go home and scold slowly, don''t run wild here.


    I also know that the Holy Roman Empire is doing very unnaturally this time, but what can it do? People are the most powerful country in the world, with domineering capital.


    If you have the ability, you will keep this account first, and wait until the future has a chance to collect it from them, and wash away the shame this time. "


    At the end of the talk, Emperor Meiji had no confidence. There is no way, the difference in strength between the two sides is really too wide.


    Only the power of the Holy Roman Empire in the Southeast Asia has the ability to destroy the Japanese Empire. When talking about the comprehensive national strength of the two countries, this gap is at least a multiple of the two-digit gap.

 Chapter 980： English-Japanese South Sea Secret Agreement

    It''s not a blessing to be unhappy, and politics is sometimes such a comedy. Originally, the British government had doubts about supporting the Japanese, worried that the mud could not support the wall and could not recover the investment cost.


    But after the Holy Roman Empire supported the Spanish, the British government had no choice. If they don''t make a move, the Nanyang area will soon have no place for them.


    Britain doesn''t have much interest in the Southeast Asia, even if it is squeezed out, it doesn''t seem to lose much. However, things cannot just look at the surface.


    When you open the map, you will know that the Nanyang region is stuck between the Far East and India. Once squeezed out, Britain''s hegemony in the Far East will also be shaken.


    Of course, they have another choice-Australia. The problem is another big circle!


    Britain can''t stand the toss. The Royal Navy was unable to navigate through the Suez Canal, and the pressure on its own was great enough to make a detour.


    Against this background, Britain can only introduce external forces to balance the various forces in the Southeast Asia region and ease its own pressure.


    ...


    At the same time that the Spaniards arrived at the New Frankfurt Port, Hirobumi Ito, on behalf of the Japanese government, and the British Foreign Secretary George signed the "England-Japan South Seas Secret Agreement" in London.


    The treaty stipulates:


    1. The contracting states mutually recognize the right to protect their own interests in Southeast Asia. If Japan''s "special interests" in Southeast Asia are threatened by other countries, the two countries have the right to intervene.


    2. When one of the contracting states fights against a third country to protect the above-mentioned interests, the other party shall strictly observe its neutrality and provide assistance within its capabilities.


    3. If one of the contracting states is attacked by two or more countries, the other party shall provide military assistance.


    4. The navies of the two countries should cooperate with each other to maintain their superiority in the South China Sea and the Far East.


    ...


    Supplementary agreement: In view of the needs of the Japanese-Western War, Britain sold 3 battleships, 5 cruisers, 7 destroyers, and several auxiliary warships to the Japanese government.


    The treaty is valid for 5 years. After the expiration, the two countries will decide whether to continue the contract renewal according to the specific situation.


    In addition to the different targets, this Anglo-Japanese secret agreement is basically a reprint of the original space-time "Anglo-Japanese Alliance". The only difference is probably that the situation in the Southeast Asia is more complicated, which makes the UK and Japan unwilling to open the news of the alliance.


    Regardless of the Royal Navy''s number one in the world, in terms of fleet launch speed, they are still inferior to the Holy Roman Empire in Southeast Asia.


    The fleets of the two countries set off from the homeland at the same time, and the fleet of the Holy Roman Empire must arrive at least half a month earlier. This is the strategic significance of the Suez Canal.


    The only way to avoid this disadvantage is to station heavy troops. In theory, as long as the Royal Navy is twice the size of the Shinra Navy, it can maintain its advantage.


    As long as the Royal Navy divides into two routes and blocks the Strait of Gibraltar and the Red Sea, the Shinra fleet can be locked in a Mediterranean bath.


    After all, the Royal Navy''s combat effectiveness is stronger. Given the size of the fleet, the Shinra Navy is not yet their opponent.


    Of course, this is only theoretical. If you actually operate it, you will find that there is no effect at all.


    The maritime blockade is only effective against small countries. Faced with the big Mac, the Royal Navy''s blockade will bring some economic losses at best.


    In addition to angering the Vienna government and allowing the Shenluo Empire to invest more force in building warships, it has no deterrent effect at all.


    Although it cannot win, Britain cannot lose either. With the power of the Royal Navy, it was invincible innately.


    The end result is nothing more than Britain losing its colonies in Africa, and Shinra will probably lose its colonies in the South Seas and the Americas.


    Perhaps the two countries also have air forces surging each other, so you come and I bombard. It is possible that several states along the coast of Shinra will be baptized by war.


    But in general, both sides are big losers, and the winners will only be the people who are not involved.


    Under the background of not turning their faces, the secret agreement between Britain and Japan was exposed, that is, forcing the Netherlands and Spain to hug Shenluo.


    Two-on-three British people feel that it is a loss, while the Japanese simply dare not join in the fun. Although they are all great powers, the goalkeeper of such great powers as Spain and the Shenluo Empire are not a species at all.


    If the game breaks down, who can guarantee that the British will be reliable? If people don''t care about the three or seventy-one, and a fleet goes directly to Tokyo, the Japanese government can''t afford it.


    Even if the British government is willing to help, when the Royal Navy arrives, it can only help collect the dead body.


    Revenge, what''s the use?


    With the wealth of the Japanese empire, don¡¯t even think about turning over after losing. Can''t expect the Holy Roman Empire to surrender and lose money and let them rebuild the navy?


    ...


    The Spaniards who have just arrived at the New Frankfurt Port are holding a celebration banquet at this moment. After so many days of drifting at sea, it was time to relax.


    "Sir Witt, is Governor Chandler not here?"


    Halfway through the banquet, the fleet commander Admiral Walkenhain realized that another important guest had not arrived.


    Sir Witt, as the foreign affairs officer, smiled and replied: "I''m very sorry. Your Excellency, if something is not going to happen temporarily, let me convey my apologies."


    You can see from his sincere smile, apologetic. However, this is not what Admiral Valkenhain needs.


    Spain wants to defeat the Japanese and regain the Philippine Islands without the support of the governor of Austrian Southeast Asia. Governor Chandler avoided seeing him, obviously not wanting to further intervene in the Japanese-Spanish war.


    Although the two countries are allies, they still have to speak with their interests. The Vienna government can fulfill the previous treaty signed with Spain, it is very good friends.


    If you want further support, it depends on what the Spanish government is willing to give. It is a pity that the Spanish family base is too thin to afford this price.


    Otherwise, Spain would have bought off European countries and allowed the European Union to pass a resolution ordering the Japanese to withdraw from the Philippine Islands.


    Not to mention that it is the Japanese government. Even if it is replaced by the British government, it must think twice before facing the collective decision of the European Union.


    In fact, Spain is not without opportunities. If you rush to join the anti-French alliance before the Russians enter the war, you can decide to get the full support of the anti-French alliance.


    It''s a pity that the Spanish government''s hesitation, so slow and lost, the Russians entered the war one step late, causing their own value to plummet.


    The status of the victorious nation is mixed, and the spoils are also obtained. If you want the Holy Roman Empire to help retake the Philippine Islands, it is obviously not enough.


    After a brief embarrassment, Admiral Valkenhain immediately responded, politely replied: "It doesn''t matter, the Governor can understand everything every day. It''s just a matter of warship maintenance. I don''t know when will it start?


    Sir Witt, you know. Our fleet came from the homeland and sailed for tens of thousands of kilometers. The war is about to go on again, and the warship is in urgent need of maintenance. "


    After tens of thousands of kilometers, the warships were only ¡°maintained¡± rather than ¡°repaired¡±, which proved the quality of the French warships, and also proved the professional quality of the Spanish Navy.


    Compared with the miserable and miserable Russian fleet in the original time and space, the Spaniards are now too lucky.


    "The repair shop is ready and may start at any time. It''s just that your country''s fleet is so large that a repair shop may not be able to complete maintenance in a short time.


    If you are in a hurry, I personally recommend spreading the fleet to multiple repair shops for maintenance. With our technical strength, if we separate, it can be done as soon as one week. "


    The money delivered to the door is not made for nothing. Whether it is providing logistical supplies or carrying out maintenance of warships, there is a charge.


    When treating customers, Sir Witt has always given the warmth of the sun. As long as the customer has money in his pocket, he will do everything possible to satisfy the customer''s needs.


    As for the outcome of this war, it is actually not that important. As long as the Vienna government is willing, even if the Spanish navy is annihilated, it can immediately form a more powerful fleet for them.


    The same is true for the enemy. As long as the British are willing, no matter how great the Japanese losses are, they can also make supplements immediately.


    In a sense, the key to determining the outcome of the Japanese-Western War is no longer on the battlefield, but lies in the game between the great powers.


    General Valkenhain said with joy: "Of course, the sooner the better, the Filipino people are still waiting for us to rescue them!"


    Although I don''t know that Britain and Japan have already hooked up together, Admiral Valkenhain still understands the truth about long nights.


    The Philippine archipelago is a treasured land, and the countries peeping here are not just the Japanese. Almost every colonial empire has had illusions about it.


    In the short term, everyone also acquiesced that the Philippine Islands are a colony of Spain. Due to political factors, it is inconvenient for countries to attack the Philippine Islands.


    But the situation will be different if the time is delayed. Once the international community believes that Spain is unable to take back the Philippine Islands, then their ownership of the Philippine Islands will be lost.


    In the Philippine Islands that have changed their owners, the original political factors are no longer there, and everyone has no burden if they move their hands.


    In particular, Britain and Austria both have enough power to seize the Philippine Islands from the Japanese, and they are the targets of vigilance in Kvarkenhain.

 Chapter 981： Lose money

    With the continuous withdrawal of Allied forces, the law and order in France also deteriorated sharply. The Parisian Revolutionary Government, which has just taken over power, obviously lacks governance experience, and the response measures it has taken are even more laughable.


    For example: "Economic Recovery Law", "Employment Law", "Social Assistance Law"...


    These measures seem to be very good, but in fact they ignore the feasibility. Whether it is to restore the economy, increase the employment rate, or social assistance, they cannot do without money.


    It just so happens that France has no money now. The European War not only impoverished the French government, but even the private consortium was also greatly injured, and it was simply unable to provide funds for the Paris government.


    Print money when you have no money, and don''t know which genius came up with the idea. The small currency of 1 franc and 2 francs has long withdrawn from the stage of history. Since the success of the Paris Revolution, the value of zero on the franc has continued to increase.


    In France, where everyone is a billionaire, carrying a bag of money to buy bread is not news.


    Ordinary people cannot keep up with inflation no matter how hard they work. As the Times described it, the franc increases by one zero every month.


    The economy has collapsed, and the revolutionary government of Paris is still fighting. As the scapegoat, President Robert has long been ousted by angry French people, and now the 17th President of the French Republic-Baptiste is in charge.


    On average, the government changes twice a month, which truly reflects "the emperor takes turns to do it, and he will come to my house next year." Let''s put it this way, but all political factions with a bit of energy have been presidents.


    The final outcome of perseverance is the same, no matter who is on stage, it will not last long, let alone control the situation.


    After hanging a cigar, President Baptiste asked: "When will the assistance of the European Union be delivered?"


    France has no money and can only turn to the international community to get rid of its financial difficulties. There is no doubt that the only thing that can help them with the current situation is the European Union.


    Although the British have money, John Bull¡¯s money is hot! The current European hegemon is the Holy Roman Empire. If he entangles with the British, he is looking for death.


    Foreign Minister Fernandez: "It''s very regrettable, Your Excellency. The European Union has issued an ultimatum and ordered us to determine the king''s choice within one month and restore the monarchy.


    If we cannot meet their demands, not only will there be no international aid, but we may also be sanctioned by the alliance.


    Just yesterday morning, Chekov, the head of the Grain Committee of the Holy Roman Empire, released the "White Paper on Grain Export", reducing the total amount of grain planned to be exported to my country in the second half of the year by one million tons. "


    In theory, after abandoning the Italian region, France has no shortage of food. But this is only in theory. Because of the war, French agricultural production has been devastated, and food has to rely on international imports.


    It has not been a day or two for the Holy Roman Empire to monopolize the food trade in Europe. With the birth of the European Union, this monopoly has been pushed to the extreme.


    As a strengthened version of the EU, a customs union is naturally indispensable. If the agricultural products of the American countries want to be imported into France, they also have to pay high tariffs.


    If tariffs are collected by the French government, these are naturally not a problem. Regrettably, as part of the sinking fund, France¡¯s tariff power has long been in the hands of the anti-French alliance.


    Tax evasion is impossible. It involves self-interest. The Vienna government is very concerned about the import of foreign agricultural products and industrial and commercial products. Even if someone wants to smuggle, they can only get the goods from their own homes.


    In this context, the Holy Roman Empire reduced its food exports to France, and the blow to the Paris government was undoubtedly fatal.


    Once there is insufficient food input and a great famine breaks out, the revolutionary government of Paris can be swallowed in an instant.


    "We have done so much effort, is there no effect at all?"


    After speaking, Baptiste closed his eyes. The facts are in front of us, but as long as there are several countries in the alliance to help them, it will not fall to the present situation.


    As a member of the Republican faction, Baptiste has no way to compromise on the issue of restoration.


    In fact, even if the revolutionary government of Paris is willing to compromise, it will not produce results for a while.


    It seems that the Republicans are in power, but in fact the most powerful government is the royalist party. If it were not for the close strength of the three kings and their mutual restraint, otherwise there would be no republicans at all.


    Foreign Minister Fernandez waved his hand and said helplessly: "This is the responsibility of the Bonapartist dynasty. All European countries have been offended by them so much that our current diplomatic work is difficult to carry out.


    Want to change this situation, can not be accomplished overnight. Unless the climax of the European Revolution comes again, otherwise..."


    The Bonaparte dynasty offended many countries, and the Paris Revolutionary Government also offended many countries. The three words "revolutionary party" alone are enough to arouse strong dissatisfaction among everyone.


    Revolution is also contagious. The European Union is keen to promote the restoration of France, essentially to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas.


    Baptiste interrupted: "Don''t say it, now is not the time to export revolutionary ideas. Once we start exporting revolutionary ideas, it is estimated that the Russians outside Paris will immediately come to the door and send us to the guillotine!


    It''s not that I''m afraid. The main reason is that the power of the feudal monarchy system is too strong. In a short time, we still don''t have the ability to collide with them. There is no need to make fearless sacrifices. "


    Prime Minister Michael warned: "Your Excellency the President has said well, and it is indeed not suitable for the enemy to head-on.


    The most important thing for us right now is to solve the refugee and unemployment problems. Especially the refugee problem has become a cancer that endangers national security.


    Many local governments can''t hold it anymore. If we cannot take measures as soon as possible, they will draw the refugees to Paris.


    In fact, some places have already started. I went around in Paris and the actual situation was ten times worse than we expected.


    The relief food distributed by the government simply cannot be fully covered. Many places have been messed up, and I have witnessed three robberies in one morning.


    This is still Paris, and the security in other parts of the country will only get worse. If we cannot find a way to restore order as soon as possible, I am afraid..."


    The problem lies before everyone''s eyes. It''s a pity that everyone is confused about how to solve it. If it can be done easily, France will not change governments frequently.


    ...


    In the distance, a group of people in rags appeared on the horizon. There are men, women, and children, and it can be seen that this crowd, which resembles an army of "beggars", escaped.


    A middle-aged man in the lead said out of breath: "Paris is right in front of us. We will have bread when we get there!"


    "Really? Don''t let us eat grass roots and bark again!"


    The juvenile''s immature face released a suspicious look, which made the middle-aged man very embarrassed.


    "Of course it''s true. This is Paris, our capital. You can definitely find food in the richest place in France!"


    In fact, the middle-aged man has no bottom in his heart. Along the way, they have received too many blows and they are almost numb.


    Residents along the way regarded them as scourges, the so-called local government relief, every day only a piece of brown bread, or a potato. One meal is not enough, let alone one day.


    If they want to survive, they must not feed their hunger with wild vegetables. It is a pity that there are too many refugees, and the wild vegetables are quickly eaten up. In the end, they can only fill their hunger with bark and grass roots.


    The middle-aged man, who didn''t want to sit still, resolutely led his family to Paris, which has become their last hope.


    The middle-aged man''s family is not the first to go to Paris, nor will it be the last. Since the main force of the anti-French alliance withdrew, refugees from all over the country have been pouring into Paris.


    The Russian military command outside Paris, looking into the distance, General Yevgeny suddenly let out a sigh.


    "There are more and more refugees in Paris, and I don''t know if the French government can stand it."


    Concerned about the French government, he is not just pro-law. In fact, General Yevgeny is still a staunch anti-French faction.


    If you want to ask the reason, it is that his father and elder brother both met with God during the Crimean Battle. The combination of national and family hatred is why Yevgeny took the initiative to join the garrison.


    It is not so much concerned about the French government as it is concerned about the compensation that the French government has to pay. Regardless of the fact that in the first year, Russia can only get a few million Aegis, but for the tsarist government, this is also an important income.


    The fundamental purpose of the Russian army stationed in France is to ensure the normal performance of the compensation. Once France fell into chaos, Admiral Yevgeny''s task would not be completed.


    "Your Excellency Commander, you have been thinking too much. If the French government can''t stand it up, just switch to another house. No matter who wins or loses in the end, as long as they continue to fulfill their debts.


    With this idle time, it is better to find a way to save some special products and return home to earn some pocket money.


    I think the French have good machinery and equipment. Finding opportunities to seal up a few factories and get their equipment back will definitely make a lot of money.


    By the time¡­¡­"


    Before the middle-aged officer could finish speaking, Admiral Yevgeny interrupted and said, "Lieutenant General Andrey, if your brain gets flooded, go and do it! This kind of money-losing business, don''t pull me down. .


    Invert the machinery and equipment, you can figure it out. Did you know that the domestic industrial standards are all Austrian standards, who do you sell to French machinery? "


    Industry standards are a flaw. Regardless of whether domestic engineers will manipulate French machinery, the key is that the industrial chain cannot be connected.


    Raw material specifications, replacement of spare parts, and whether the product meets market standards all need to be considered.


    If you really want to move French machinery and equipment home, you must move the entire industry chain together. Obviously, this is impossible.


    Relocation, installation, and commissioning not only require time, but also a large amount of capital investment. The funds required to change the national industrial chain are enough to bankrupt the Tsarist government a hundred times.


    It is impossible to relocate the industrial chain. Just some industrial equipment is similar to scrap iron. It is only a problem if I dismantled machinery from Paris and sold scrap iron to China.


    Of course, some low-tech industries with lower demand for the industrial chain can still do this, but these industries are usually saturated.


    It is impossible for capitalists to replace the machinery and equipment in their own factories just because the equipment they looted is cheaper. This is not in their interest.

 Chapter 982： Gunshots in Paris

    Just as the Russian commanders were discussing plans to make a fortune, the situation in Paris was completely ruined. In the face of the constant influx of refugees, the revolutionary government was very weak.


    The old order was broken and the new order established. This period happened to be the time when people''s hearts were the most disturbed. If the revolutionary government of Paris is strong enough, it can also use thunder to shock people. Unfortunately, this happens to be something the revolutionary government does not possess.


    There is no way, who won''t let the revolutionary government take over? Not even a coup! It appears to be an armed seizure of power, but it was actually sent to them by Napoleon IV.


    Even the revolutionary army, which was not even counted as a mob, could not be kept, and was disbanded in the subsequent political struggle.


    In name, the government forces are under the command of the central government, but in fact it is not the case at all. Napoleon IV took the initiative and made arrangements before leaving, and the main generals in the army had long been replaced by direct lines.


    The Bonaparte dynasty went into exile. I don''t know how loyal these officers were to the emperor. Anyway, they must have no favor with the revolutionary government.


    According to the normal rhythm, after the new government came to power, the Bonapartists in the army should be slowly purged, and then replaced by members of its own line.


    Unfortunately, the Paris Revolutionary Government did not have that time. They entered the Anti-French Alliance as soon as they came to power.


    When the main Allied forces withdrew one after another, the reputation of the revolutionary government was already stinking. At this time, it is too late to stabilize the military, let alone cleanse the military.


    Without force, the revolutionary government will naturally not be strong. A weak government can neither deter bureaucrats nor capitalists.


    The government''s relief order is useless below, even if it is reluctantly implemented, most of the materials have been floated. Coupled with the capitalists'' looting, ordinary people can no longer live their lives, let alone refugees.


    There is no harm if there is no comparison. Although everyone''s life before the Paris Revolution was bitter, they still lived on, at least filling their stomachs is not a problem.


    On the contrary, after the success of the revolution, the situation took a turn for the worse. Not only was the powerful French empire gone, but even filling the stomach became a problem.


    The popular support is gone, and splits have occurred within the Revolutionary Party. The radicals led by the Socialist Party believe that the Paris government has betrayed the revolution by colluding with capitalists internally and betraying the interests of France to the outside.


    As the situation in Paris continues to deteriorate, the call for a second revolution is also increasing. More and more people of insight realized that the Parisian revolutionary government could not save France and wanted to overthrow the Paris government and establish an "ideal country" in their minds.


    ...


    Affected by the influx of refugees, Paris in the evening is the most terrible. Theft, robbery, murder... all kinds of crimes continue to be staged in this city. Don''t say it''s ordinary people, even the police dare not go to the streets alone.


    In order to save electricity costs, the city that never sleeps is now completely dark. The dark night provides convenience for crime, but also for...


    "Are you all ready?"


    "Don''t worry, two hundred civil servants are already in place, and all 137 long and short guns have been distributed. As long as the headquarters'' orders are issued, we will attack the arsenal!"


    "The more this is the time, the more we must be cautious and vigilant. Recently, the reactionary government has not only expanded the police force, but also added a public security inspection bureau to eliminate dissidents.


    In case the wind is leaked ahead of time, all previous efforts will be lost. They have never been merciless against opponents. "


    "Boom boom boom, boom boom boom..."


    There was a knock on the door, interrupting the conversation between the two. A young man responded casually: "Who, what are you banging around in the middle of the night?"


    "Open the door, check!"


    The two looked at each other and realized they were going to suffer. If the police had worked so hard, they would have to go out on duty in the middle of the night, and the security in Paris would not have deteriorated so much.


    "I haven''t slept for half a year. What do you check? Do you have a search warrant from the court? Is it because you want to pretend to be a policeman and rob?


    I''m telling you, I see a lot of this kind of routine, it''s useless! If you''re smart, just get out of the way, or let you taste the power of bullets! "


    As he said, the young man took out his gun and deliberately made a sound of loading, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.


    The policeman who had called the door lost his temper. He stepped back two steps and walked to the police chief who led the team and suggested: "Sheriff, what should I do? The person in front of you treats us as robbers. Or else we will withdraw first, tomorrow Get the search warrant and come back."


    In France, the owner of a private house in France has the right to be killed directly, and even the police cannot enter the private house without obtaining a search warrant from the court.


    Although the situation has changed after the revolutionary government came to power, the law still stipulates this. Even if the superiors will not be held accountable, the staff below are still deeply affected.


    After all, the life is his own, if he is killed by the owner, it will not be worth it.


    The middle-aged sergeant shook his head: "No, we received a news report. There is a connection with chaotic elements. They must be caught."


    "The people inside will listen to me. Now the police are catching repeat offenders and immediately open the door for inspection, otherwise we will break in!"


    The two people in the room looked at each other, and saw the young man took out a gong and drum from under the table, and shouted loudly while knocking: "The robber pretended to be a policeman and robbed him. Come out and help!"


    Under normal circumstances, in the face of heavily armed "robbers", ordinary people naturally avoid it, but this is an abnormal area.


    On the surface, the workers'' colony is actually the secret stronghold of the Socialist Party. In addition to the young men responsible for the connection, there are also the main force of the uprising.


    The sound of gongs and drums is the agreed signal, regardless of whether the robbers are real or fake. In short, the surrounding "residents" all responded.


    The sound of gongs and drums obviously angered the police outside. Sheriff James Wren, who had not yet realized the danger, immediately ordered: "Bump the door, if someone resists, kill me on the spot!"


    The most worthless thing in troubled times is human life. In the peaceful age, you can say nothing you dare to do. At this time, you will become stress-free.


    "Boom, boom, boom..."


    As the police slammed the door, gunshots began to sound continuously. In the dark, the gas lamp in the hands of the police became the best reference point for the direction of the gun fingers.


    Seeing people being shot and falling down constantly, Sheriff James Wren, who realized that something was wrong, hurriedly shouted: "Quickly turn off the lights and fall down!"


    Obviously, it was too late to react at this time. The horn of the uprising was sounded in advance, and it has become a luxury to stop. The dozen or so policemen who strayed into the whirlpool of the uprising became the first sacrifices.


    Chaos is contagious, especially under the cover of darkness. No one knows the size of the rebel army, which intensifies the panic.


    Like the previous Paris uprisings, in addition to those who were dissatisfied with the government voluntarily joined the rebels, more people joined the rebels in a daze.


    It''s messed up, the whole Paris is messed up. There are shouts of killing everywhere, except for children, everyone in the big family is fully armed.


    If you look closely, you will find that new weapons that even the Maxim machine guns and mortars were not equipped with by the French army have appeared in the homes of some great nobles.


    I can only sigh that the great aristocracy has a strong network of relations. The European War has just ended, and they have obtained equipment from the original enemy.


    If it is not for the influence, it is estimated that armored vehicles can be obtained by these people. After all, as soon as the anti-French war ended, the Vienna government started a big sale of equipment. It''s just that the object of the transaction is the country, not the individual.


    In the presidential palace, Baptiste is like an ant on a hot pot, rushing round and round.


    Since taking office, he has also managed everything, and it can be said that he has done his best for France. However, the situation continued to deteriorate, and finally reached the present stage.


    Prime Minister Michael, who arrived in a hurry, said directly without any hesitation: "Your Excellency, the military refuses to send troops to suppress the rebellion. The current crisis may not be solved by the police alone.


    The only way to pass the current hurdle is to ask the Russian army outside the city to take action. "


    This is a difficult decision. When the Anti-French Allied forces ruled France, the Allied forces would naturally have no problem suppressing the rebellion.


    Now that the political power has been transferred to the hands of the revolutionary government in Paris, and then let the Russians take action, that is to ask "foreign soldiers to suppress the domestic rebellion." This is completely different in nature.


    Once done, the Paris revolutionary government, which was already infamous, would become even more stinking. It is estimated that the "traitor" hat will never be taken off.


    "Well, I will call the Russian army abroad immediately!"


    At the crucial moment, President Baptiste still showed decisiveness. Regardless of how serious the sequelae are, you have to pass the current stage.


    If the rebels become the climate, the outcome of others is unknown, anyway, he, the president of the revolutionary government, is dead.


    ...


    Chaos broke out in the city of Paris, which naturally couldn''t hide the Russian army outside the city. In order to control the situation in time, the Russian army command is still brightly lit at this moment.


    Many Russian generals, including General Yevgeny, are watching the development of the situation and are preparing to choose a suitable entry point to intervene.


    "Your Excellency Commander, a telegram from the Allied Headquarters!"


    After receiving the telegram and reading it carefully twice, Admiral Yevgeny said helplessly: "Well, now everyone can rest. No matter how chaotic the situation in Paris tonight, it has nothing to do with us."


    If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, General Yevgeny could not believe that the Allied Headquarters would have issued an order not to interfere.


    However, military orders are military orders. Now that the Allied Headquarters has issued the order, regardless of the unreasonable control, they all have to comply with it.


    Rebellious?


    Admiral Yevgeny hasn''t lived enough yet and doesn''t want to jump out to challenge the authority of the Allied Command. At least until he has the support of the Tsarist government, he does not intend to try the law by himself.


    Without much explanation, Yevgeny directly passed the telegram in his hand to everyone to read. Whether you understand or don''t understand, you have to implement it anyway.


    "Your Excellency Commander, the French President calls."


    Admiral Yevgeny frowned, and said angrily: "Tell President Baptiste that I have fallen asleep. Now that no one''s calls are answered, I will talk about something tomorrow."


    Needless to say, Yevgeny also knew that the Frenchman''s call was for help.


    It is estimated that the situation in Paris at this moment has collapsed to the limit, and the revolutionary government of Paris must rely on external forces to stabilize the situation. Originally this was a good opportunity to hold back, but now it has nothing to do with him.

 Chapter 983： Prelude to restoration

    The chaos in Paris is still going on. It is still unknown who wins and who loses. Franz has already begun to worry about the candidates for the new French king.


    The candidates must come from the three royal families, there is no doubt about this. Except for these three, no one else could live up to the place.


    The Bonaparte family is the first to get out. Although they have the most support in the army, who made Napoleon IV the leader of the French resistance?


    Facts have proved that throwing the pot is not a simple task. The political slogans were not screaming indiscriminately. Napoleon IV was unwilling to bear the responsibility of defeating and traitorous. He played the banner of "punishing the country within, defending sovereignty outside", and he could only carry the banner of resistance to the end.


    If you want to compromise, even if Napoleon IV is willing to change his position, the Anti-French Alliance will not agree!


    Regardless of whether the Bonaparte dynasty ruled France for a long time, except for the short-lived Napoleon II who did nothing, the remaining three emperors were not fuel-efficient lamps.


    The lessons of history are still vivid, and no one wants another war against France. In this context, the restless Bonaparte dynasty naturally became the first to be excluded.


    The scope has been reduced by one-third, but the difficulty of selection has not decreased at all. In theory, the Bourbon dynasty and the Orleans dynasty are similar, but the reality is that Franz must support orthodoxy, at least on the face of it. This is determined by the position under the ass.


    If France is calm and the waves are calm, just pick a rubber stamp to stabilize the situation, Franz will not have a headache, just push one up and it''s done.


    It is a pity that the current French throne is a hot potato, and ordinary people can''t help but scream when they go up. Not to mention the talents, at least the master of internal struggle.


    History did not tell him, who among the two royal families of France has this capability. They are all in exile. It is estimated that the emperor''s academic horse has long been broken. Unless it''s talented and self-taught, it won''t change at all.


    Regardless of identity, in Franz''s opinion, Napoleon IV is the most appropriate. Despite being a loser, his talent for internal fighting is strong!


    From the beginning of the pro-government seizure of power, to the suppression of the domestic revolution, to the attack on domestic interest groups, and to get out of the pot in time before the final battle, these operations are sufficient to prove the personal ability of Napoleon IV.


    If it''s a translocation, Franz doesn''t think he can do better. After all, the special circumstances of France did not give Napoleon IV the opportunity to establish prestige, and political struggles depended solely on tactics.


    Unfortunately, the most capable person happens to be the least suitable master.


    Europe is a world that pays attention to legality. The two dynasties of Bourbon and Orleans seem to have many members, but they are really qualified to inherit the throne, but they are in single digits. If you want to choose a "qualified monarch" from these few people, there is really a chance It''s too slim.


    If time is pushed forward by twenty years, Franz can also push Henry V of the Bourbon dynasty. Yes, it was the Lord who gave up the throne because of a piece of "rag".


    Aside from other things, at least they are smart enough. After a simple test, I knew that the throne was a hot potato, and decided to give up.


    Regrettably, this wise Lord has already seen God. What is even more tragic is that even a descendant is not left behind, and the closest bourbon bloodline is actually the Spanish royal family.


    This does not mean that the Spanish royal family has a chance. In order to obtain the support of France when the Spanish royal family was restored, they had a deal with Napoleon III and voluntarily gave up the right to inherit the French throne.


    Although the French orthodoxy believed that this was announced under the persecution of the Bonaparte dynasty and had no legal effect; but other political factions did not agree!


    The original situation was tense in time and space. Both the Bourbon and Orleans dynasties were eager to restore. The two political factions reached a compromise and jointly supported Henry V.


    The current situation is different. Smart people can see that it is unable to win the support of the European Union, and the revolutionary party that dances the most will definitely be finished. The Bonaparte dynasty was out early again, leaving the two of them to fight.


    The Orleans faction insisted that the Spanish royal family had renounced the right of inheritance. The other heirs of the Bourbon dynasty were distant branches and wanted to support Philip the Count of Paris of the Orleans dynasty.


    The French themselves are confused about a right to the throne, and Franz is even more confused. The problem now is: you can¡¯t get elected by election; if you have many supporters, you can¡¯t get elected either.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs put pressure on the French to make the royalist party reach a compromise as soon as possible and introduce a king. Otherwise, the revolutionary party will become bigger and they will cry."


    If you can''t choose, then simply let the French play freely. Anyway, it has reached the present stage, no matter how bad it is.


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg explained: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that the Revolutionary Party will not be able to scare them.


    In addition, they control the army again, even if all the Republican forces added together, they are not their opponents, let alone the Revolutionary Party is still fighting. "


    The fundamental reason for the power of the royalist party is that the French people are not ready to accept the Republic. The main reason is naturally that "there is no worst, only worse."


    With the poor performance of the Parisian revolutionary government, even if all French people are supporters of the Republicans, they will now become kings.


    "The country is not mine. If you have enough money, you will leave. After I leave, I will take care of it."


    Less than a year in power, the revolutionary government completed the transformation from revolution to bureaucracy. The worse the situation, the more ruthless the bureaucrats will make money, because they know that there is no chance if they don''t work hard.


    People of insight among the Republicans launched a second revolution, but they were actually forced to do nothing. The Revolutionary Government of Paris is rotten, and the royalist party may be restored at any time. It is too late to make improvements from within. They can only overthrow and rebuild.


    Thinking of the performance of the French Royal Party, Franz now only feels "heart tired". It''s just a group of pig teammates. I really think that the King of France is so good. Anyone can stand it?


    The millions of refugees outside are still waiting to be fed. The domestic economy is in the process of collapse. The entire France is a powder keg, and a spark can explode.


    Had it not been for the anti-French alliance to detain a large number of prisoners of war, it is estimated that the smoke of the civil war would have risen long ago. Now a large group of children still have the mind to fight endlessly for the heir.


    "Humph!"


    After a cold drink, Franz said fiercely: "Tell them, no matter what, they must establish an heir during the year, or just wait to be hungry!"


    If he changed another object, Franz would definitely not play that way. To threaten people with food is to force them to be self-reliant, or to find new food exporting countries to replace them, even if the cost is high.


    But France is different. If it weren''t for the war, people''s food itself would be enough. Even if the territory shrinks, feeding the existing population is not a problem.


    This means that France is only a short-term customer. Regardless of whether food security is threatened or not, people will be self-sufficient in food in the future, and offend will be offended.


    If the royalists really don''t know what it is, then they will provoke the French civil war, let them fight darkly, and finally come out to clean up the mess.


    ...


    It is not only Vienna that pays attention to the situation in France, but European countries are closely following the situation in Paris. It is already very surprising that the Allied forces did not intervene in the first place.


    Although everyone does not think that the French will be able to make a comeback at this time, once the revolutionary government of Paris falls, if the new government fails to fulfill the treaty, I am afraid it will be another storm.


    Downing Street, London.


    Unlike the past, the situation in Paris is turbulent this time, and the British government has been particularly indifferent, as if it is not related to them.


    In fact, the same is true. Even if the British government wants to intervene, it does not know who it should support and who it can support.


    To put it bluntly, even if they are willing to help, the French dare not ask for it. The Allied forces were stationed outside Paris, and whoever hooked up with the British would be the first to die.


    Failure to intervene does not mean that you are not prepared. The government in exile led by Napoleon IV is now the biggest **** in the hands of the British government. It''s just that this chess piece is a bit too smart, and simply fooling around won''t work.


    You know, Napoleon IV was also a master with successful restoration experience, and he successfully extinguished a great revolution that year. Had it not been for the Allied forces had not completely withdrawn, he would have killed him long ago, and the revolutionary party alone could not stop him.


    Prime Minister Gladstone: "The Bonapartist dynasty shows no signs of action. Napoleon IV is more calm than we thought.


    Now it depends on whether the revolutionary party is enough to be up for it. If the second revolution succeeds and the domestic kingly party is hit hard, then we still have a chance. "


    The Anti-French League did not like the Bonaparte dynasty, but they did not like the Republican government even more. If the situation cannot be resolved, the Bonapartist dynasty wants to restore everyone can only pinch their noses to recognize it, that was how the restoration of Napoleon III was done.


    Once the Bonaparte dynasty was restored, Britain''s nails on the European continent were buried again. Although it cannot play a role in the short-term, the competition between countries is not overnight, but decades or even hundreds of years.


    "Prime Minister, I think it''s better to shelve this issue first. Vienna is putting pressure on the royalists to reach a compromise as soon as possible to determine the king.


    Although the French royal party is divided into three, its interests are still the same when facing the Republicans. Once a compromise was reached under the help of Vienna, the Bonapartist dynasty would have no chance.


    In this context, I am not suitable to take the lead in advance. In case of a mistake in judgment, the already bad relationship between Britain and France will become even more irreconcilable. "


    It''s not that George made a fuss. The main reason is that France is the most likely to oppose Austria on the European continent, or France is the only country that will oppose Austria.


    The remaining countries, not to mention their strengths, have insufficient "motivation" to oppose Austria. There is neither hatred support nor sufficiently large conflicts of interest. For no reason, who is full and runs to the overlord?


    Repairing Anglo-French relations is almost the first and most important step for Britain to return to Europe. If you stand on the wrong team when you succeed to the throne, don''t even think about taking this first step for decades.


    "It''s really not the time to blend. But not being able to interfere in the open does not mean that you can''t operate in the dark.


    There are a lot of people in France who are unhappy with Vienna. They first send someone to contact them in secret and choose some of them to invest, purely as a game of chess.


    As long as the seeds of hatred continue, sooner or later they will take root. Maybe at any time, it will be able to play a key role. "


    Deep down, Gladstone didn''t want to toss like this either. But there is no way, Britain needs to protect itself.


    Looking at the Holy Roman Empire as the sun is in the sky, the days of the empire will not be easy if the sun never sets. If the layout is not carried out, the "sun setting" will be staged.


    Although this kind of thing is the next term, or the trouble of the next term, or even the trouble of the next...; but as a qualified prime minister, Gladstone still wants to extend Britain''s hegemony longer. .

 Chapter 984： See also the guillotine

    The biggest characteristic of the French Revolution is its speed. Once an uprising is launched, it either succeeds or fails immediately. There has never been a protracted war.


    This time is no exception. As soon as the European countries received the news, the two vigorous revolutions came to an end.


    Without any accident, the Parisian revolutionary government, which had long lost its popularity, withdrew from the stage of history, and radicals seized power.


    As the leader of this revolution, Danielle is right now and enlightened. He does have a reason to be proud, and has taken control of a country at the age of less than thirty.


    "Mr. Danielle, we caught the traitor Robert. When do you think he will be executed?"


    The tree fell and the monkey sun scattered. The revolutionary government of Paris collapsed, and politicians who realized the danger were long gone. In this regard, the Revolutionaries are all professional, except for the unfortunate one who has hindsight-Robert.


    As a scapegoat for everyone, Robert did one thing during his presidency, which is to go to Vienna to sign an armistice treaty.


    Once the treaty came into effect, the political life of the hapless president ended. Robert, who bore the reputation of a traitor and lost his position as president, was naturally indifferent, and he was not even informed.


    Not all high-level government officials successfully ran away, and he was left with the unlucky one who realized it later and fell into the hands of the new government.


    "Andrew, don''t worry. People are in our hands and can''t run away.


    In any case, Robert was also the president of France, the revolutionary father to overthrow the Bonaparte dynasty, and the necessary respect is required.


    Send someone to take care of him first to avoid accidents. After the public trial, he will be sent on the road. "


    Others don''t know why Robert, the revolutionary father, suddenly became a traitor, but Danielle, as one of the participants, knew it all.


    But knowing that Gui knows that people still have to kill. Summarizing the failed lessons of previous revolutions, Danielle came to the conclusion that the revolution must shed blood.


    No bloodshed is not enough for civilians to be angry, and no bloodshed is not enough to shock people. Robert, a big figure with a bad reputation, happens to be the best person to stand up for.


    The same is killing, and different killing methods have completely different effects. Killing Robert directly would be refreshing for the radicals, but it was not shocking.


    The situation in Paris is very complicated. As the leader of the Second Revolution, Danielle knows exactly what the revolutionary army looks like. If the nobles in the city cannot be deterred, the nascent second revolutionary regime may be subverted at any time.


    In fact, the weight of Robert, the former president, is still a little lighter, and the final object of prestige is to pull out a few big nobles and wipe it away.


    However, Danielle thinks about this kind of thing at best. Not to mention whether the Russian army stationed outside the city will interfere, the private armies of the light nobles are a hard bone.


    If the fight really started, maybe Wei didn''t stand up, but instead buried himself first.


    ...


    On March 11, 1893, it was a sunny day. The golden sun gleamed on the earth, and the new shoots from the grass were imprinted. The whole world was full of vitality.


    The square of Versailles Palace is full of voices at this moment. The French people coming from all directions are anxiously awaiting the execution of the traitor-former and former...President Robert.


    Looking at the scene in front of him, General Yevgeny, who was watching the excitement, shook his head and thought to himself: "The guillotine is already online, but I don''t know if it was the one who executed Louis XVI back then. Time has passed too long. I have experienced restoration in the middle, so I think it should not be."


    The president is different from the monarch. This thing is not welcome in the age of the monarch. The international community will have no opinion on **** the French. Naturally, General Yevgeny does not mind watching the show.


    With the sound of the creaking of the wheels, everyone''s eyes gathered together. The French soldiers who had been prepared hurriedly took action and forcibly separated a road for prisoners in the crowd.


    Rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs naturally do not exist. The French people are so hungry that they are about to eat soil. How can they waste precious food on a "traitor" who is about to guillotine?


    Without rotten vegetable leaves or rotten eggs, Robert still did not escape the hidden weapon attack. A group of unruly people still threw out the "hidden weapon" that was prepared long ago.


    Because of the distance, Yevgeny didn''t see exactly what it was. In short, it would not be a good thing.


    I don''t know if it was because of intentional or poor accuracy. As the protagonist, Robert was not hit many times, but the people and soldiers on both sides were even more unlucky.


    If it were not for the escorting officer to order to stop it in time, it is estimated that a "civil war" among the people might break out among the onlookers.


    As the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Paris, Admiral Yevgeny naturally knew what was going on. Paris has not been peaceful for some time recently. After the success of the Second Revolution, the new government immediately carried out a major purge of Paris.


    Countless people are executed every day, either for crimes, politics, or bad luck. In short, the atmosphere in Paris is very tense.


    Sometimes Yevgeny even suspected that the new government was trying to reduce food consumption, deliberately using political struggle to reduce the population in order to survive the food crisis.


    This is not aimless. Although the war is over, there is still not much food flowing into France. Especially after the Vienna government reduced food exports to France, the food crisis in Paris became more serious.


    Preliminary estimates are that the food gap in France in 1893 will be as high as 6 million tons. Imports and smuggling can solve about 3.2 million tons. There is still a gap of 2.8 million tons that cannot be filled.


    Theoretically, there is insufficient food at this point. The whole people tighten their belts together, such as reducing livestock and pets, and stopping extravagance and waste, and the crisis is almost over.


    However, the reality is very cruel. The rich are still rich in food, extravagant and wasteful, occupying a large amount of food, exacerbating the food crisis, and only the low-level civilians are hungry.


    At present, the French government wants to survive the crisis on its own. In addition to letting the nobles, farmers, and capitalists hand over the excess food, it can only reduce the population.


    Yevgeny admitted that he was thinking too darkly. According to the current situation in France, if you really survive the crisis by reducing the population, you will not die, but millions will die.


    If the crisis were not serious, it is estimated that the French government would not engage in such extreme internal cleansing. It seems to be pursuing dissidents, but in fact it is more trying to get through the crisis.


    At least the food merchants who had been hoarding in Paris were all taken away, and the confiscated food was used to help refugees.


    Compared with the previous revolutionary government, the current French government is clearly doing better. Through a series of measures, the Paris order was restored in the shortest time.


    Throughout the execution process, President Robert did not speak from beginning to end, which disappointed Admiral Yevgeny who wanted to see the excitement.


    Obviously, this is a show. As for the hapless Robert who was sent to the guillotine, he had been tampered with, and he didn''t even have the chance to complain.


    Putting down the telescope in his hand, Yevgeny: "Let''s go, Andrew. There is no excitement to watch now!"


    Lieutenant General Andrew shook his head: "Your Excellency Commander, there should be a lot of fun to be exact, but we can''t see it anymore.


    The new French government is playing so big, and the nobles of France may not be able to sleep tonight. If you let it go, maybe the butcher knife will fall on them one day.


    You must know that this has a criminal record. In history, the French Revolutionary Party has cut off the head of the king, and the nobles killed are not a few. Now this scene cannot help but they do not associate.


    The next step is to see how the two of them fight, but unfortunately the Allied forces forbid us to interfere. Otherwise, how can there be so many bad things now that make us..."


    Yevgeny interrupted: "Okay, Andrew! These issues are things that politicians worry about. You and I are both soldiers and you shouldn''t mix too much.


    Moreover, Danielle is not a simple stuff. Being able to restore order in such a short time and temporarily frighten the nobles in the city is definitely a difficult master. If we really send troops to intervene, it will not be easy. "


    It is easy to defeat the Revolutionary Army. The question is how to deal with the aftermath after defeating the Revolutionary Army.


    It is not that General Yevgeny is boasting. If the Russian army is really allowed to sweep the city of Paris, it is estimated that the French will not only worry about the current food problem, but also consider whether it is necessary to move the capital.


    In order to clean up the military discipline of the Russian army, General Yevgeny has been working hard since taking office. For example, by vigorously developing the sideline business of smuggling, the money earned not only increases the income of the officers, but also subsidizes the meals of the Russian soldiers.


    This is the pot of the Tsarist government, and the logistical supplies are the same as the local Russian army. What does this make the "Russian soldiers stationed in Paris" think about it?


    Can''t let them be the army of the victorious country, and the treatment is not as good as that of the French soldiers of the defeated country?


    Dissatisfaction to dissatisfaction, the loyalty of gray animals is beyond doubt, as long as they can fill their stomachs, there will be no major problems.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t make money from military pay. Russian officers and soldiers are best at doing things on their own. Paris is so rich, even after the war, there is a lot of oil and water, just grab a little...


    The Allied Command banned the intervention of the Russian army. In addition to exerting pressure on the French nobles, there was also concern that the Russian army would lose control after entering the city and turn Paris into a purgatory on earth.


    If that happens, let alone war reparations, no one knows when the situation in France will be stabilized.


    Everything has two sides, and there are disadvantages and advantages. Although the Russian military is not easy to use, but it has great deterrence!


    Explicitly tell the French that a powerful time bomb is placed next to you. Just gently press the remote control and Paris will become a ruin.


    As for the consequences?


    The big deal is that the war reparations cannot be collected, and the Allied forces stationed in France have suffered heavy losses. These can scare most countries in the Anti-French Alliance, but they can''t scare the master planner behind the scenes-Franz the Great.


    As long as the current economic difficulties have passed for a few years, the war reparations will be dispensable to the Holy Roman Empire; not to mention the losses of the Allied forces, it is not that the own army has no reason to feel distressed.


    It hasn''t been cut down now, that''s because leaving the "Sword of Damocles" has more advantages than disadvantages for the Holy Roman Empire.


    Not only can the Allied forces be used to restrict the development of the French; it can also use the interests of France to unite the anti-French alliance countries and consolidate the position of the Shenluo Empire in the European Union; by the way, it also gives the Russians the confidence to go south to India.


    ...


    The residence of the President of Paris was transformed from the residence of the former Prime Minister of France. I don''t know if it has been cursed. Anyone who stays here will say goodbye to the comfortable days.


    For the seventeenth consecutive French presidents, none of them can stay for a full month, and the worst is to go directly to the guillotine.


    Danielle¡¯s arrival undoubtedly broke this record. It is now the 34th day of his stay, but the final outcome is still unknown.


    Smoking a cigar from an unknown place, President Danielle looked at his close associates and asked: "Buck, what is the reaction of those noble lords now?"


    "The nobles are stepping up their connection. The Orthodox, the Orleans, and the Bonapartists have secretly held secret meetings. Our people are not enough to know what they are talking about.


    Judging from the current situation, they probably haven''t reached an agreement yet, or they won''t be so quiet. "


    The success of the second revolution still failed to change the aristocracy''s control of the army. Once the three kings reached an agreement, Paris could change at any time.


    Danielle nodded: "Those who inform us, don''t irritate these noble lords for the time being, as long as they don''t move, we shouldn''t move in a hurry.


    The most important thing now is to intensify the penetration of the army. If we do not control the army, our revolutionary cause will not be stable.


    Don''t forget to gather the prisoners released by the Allies. Don''t look at these people losing battles and becoming prisoners, but that is not their responsibility either.


    Once armed, they are still the most capable army in France. Now the regular army in the country used to be the second and third line troops, and they cannot be compared with these elites. "


    People are good at learning. With the lessons learned from the previous Parisian revolutionary government, Danielle realized the importance of the army early on.


    "Soldiers do not interfere in politics and must remain neutral in domestic political struggles." Daniel has never believed such a nonsense.


    If it weren''t for the control of the national army and a group of private troops in hand, could the three kingly parties have their current status?


    Once the royal party reached an agreement, the originally neutral French military would immediately tear up its disguise and support a new king to restore.


    There is an example of Napoleon III, and the royal party only needs to copy it once. Even now it doesn¡¯t need to be so troublesome. The united royalist party is far stronger than that of Napoleon III, and a coup can be achieved in one step.


    ...

 Chapter 985： Fisherman

    "emission!"


    "Change formation!"


    ...


    A great battle that attracted worldwide attention was launched in the Philippine Sea. The billowing smoke was clearly visible from dozens of miles away.


    With a loud "bang", the "Naniwa" that rushed forward unfortunately became the first victim. The rushing sound of water started from the stern of the ship, which opened the prelude to the sinking.


    An officer cried out: "Captain, the warship is seriously damaged, and rescue is impossible. The ship is sinking!"


    The enemy¡¯s battleship¡¯s main gun hit the enemy¡¯s battleship as soon as it entered the battlefield, and the "Nanisuke" possessed by the mold **** was naturally going to be cold. As a thin-skinned cruiser, the "Nanisuke" obviously bears a burden that should not be borne by itself.


    As Captain Togo Heihachiro, he wanted to cry without tears at the moment. Who knew that the Spaniards on the opposite side would put their battleships and not fight, and ran to bully them as "Little Douding"!


    "Shut up, order the troops to continue firing on me. As long as the ship has not sunk, the shelling cannot stop!"


    The warship that has been hit hard cannot withstand the toss, the more you insist on firing the guns, the faster the warship will sink.


    Togo Heihachiro naturally knew such a simple truth. But there is no way, this is where the battlefield Naniwa is located, even if it wants to withdraw from the battlefield, it is too late.


    Anyway, the "Nanisuke" can''t be kept anymore, it''s better to take the opportunity to fire a few shots, and maybe even be able to take an enemy warship to bury it.


    As for stopping losses in time, abandoning warships and jumping into the sea to escape, such things are very common in European countries, but this is not feasible in Japan.


    The glory of the soldiers determines that they can''t do this. At this time, they abandon the ship and escape, and they don''t even want to raise their heads for the rest of their lives.


    The officers and soldiers of the "Nanisuke" chose to fight to the end. As the commander of the total fleet, General Yuhiro Ito could not sit idly by. The navy is not an army horse dung. You can have as much as you want. It is very important to train a qualified naval soldier. Expensive.


    "Naniwa" was doomed to fail, and the hundreds of officers and soldiers on the warship could not just give up.


    Now we are in a decisive battle with the Spaniards, and we don¡¯t know how many warships will sink. If they all coexist with warships, it is unknown how much the Japanese navy will remain after this battle.


    "If the order continues, all officers and soldiers must abandon the ship and escape if the warship is seriously damaged and cannot be rescued. Heihachiro Togo is ordered to execute the order immediately."


    The episode did not affect the development of the decisive battle. The key to determining the outcome of this war is the battle of the battleship. The thin-skinned cruiser is to contribute to the enemy''s record.


    The sinking of the "Naniwa" was not an end, but a beginning. Immediately afterwards, the "Fuso" followed in the footsteps and opened the prelude to the sinking.


    Watching all this happen, Ito Yuhyung is helpless. If possible, he would not do it. But the reality is cruel. The Japanese army has only two former dreadnoughts, while the enemy has three former dreadnoughts.


    There is no way, the Japanese government can only buy the British Far East Fleet in a hurry. This fleet is invincible in the Far East, but in essence it is only second-rate.


    The most advanced warships are all occupied by the local fleet. It is the turn of the Far East Fleet that are older warships, and there are only two "pre-dreadnoughts".


    There is a clear gap in the performance of the old British warship against the new French warship that has just been in service for three or four years. In addition, the Japanese army was forced to go to the battlefield just a few days after the acquisition, and the operation was not proficient enough, and it was even more disadvantaged in the fight.


    The current advantage of the Japanese Navy has been concentrated on the number. The original warships + the purchased British Far East Fleet, both in terms of number of warships and total tonnage, far exceed the Spanish expeditionary fleet.


    "The quality is not enough, the quantity will come together."


    The principle that ants often kill elephants is also applicable in the navy, but the price paid is a bit high.


    This has been proved now, and the ordinary warships sent to entangle the Spanish battleship are now performing the most tragic scene.


    The roar of artillery fire continued. No matter how tragic the battlefield was, no Japanese warship chose to retreat. On the contrary, several Spanish warships withdrew from the battlefield after being damaged.


    Observing the ship from a distance, Governor Chandler, who was on the front line, was looking at the battlefield with a telescope, and a clerk was holding a pen and continuously recording on paper.


    A similar situation is happening not far away. Everything that happens on the battlefield is precious experience, vital to the Holy Roman Navy, which lacks naval battle experience.


    Governor Chandler, who was born in the navy, has clearly realized this. At present, the observation ships of the Shinra Navy have been distributed in all directions of the battlefield. Hundreds of officers are observing the battlefield from various directions and collecting data.


    If you look closely, you can also find dozens of airships in the sky, also looking down below, flying at a height of only a few hundred meters. If it weren''t for the sound of the gunfire, you might still be able to hear the "click" of the camera.


    These actions of treating the warring parties as having nothing, naturally caused dissatisfaction with the navies of Japan and the West, and then the two navies unanimously decided to ignore the existence of these peskys.


    "Your Excellency, it''s time to eat."


    The voice of the attendants awakened the fascinated Governor Chandler from his "hobby". There is no doubt that it is not his job to collect data. Leaving the Governor''s Mansion to join in the fun is obviously beyond the scope of his work.


    However, the Austrian South Pacific has always been calm. There is neither a serious threat nor a place to expand. There is not much work that belongs to the governor.


    It makes sense to inspect the sea in my free time. As for whether the Philippine Sea is counted as the sphere of influence of the Holy Roman Empire, this question will be counted as long as Governor Chandler has the final say.


    Just find an island or a reef, plant a flag, and run the boat to enclose the land.


    Anyone who has an opinion can discuss with the Shinra Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or have a friendly discussion with the Shinra Navy.


    Looking at the watch in his hand, Chandler nodded: "It''s really time, let''s have dinner! Let the boys take turns to eat, every scene on the battlefield must be recorded."


    This is how experience in naval battles is accumulated. Although it is not as effective as going on the battlefield in person, valuable experience can still be accumulated through observation.


    Not far away, a bearded officer who was about 50 or 60 years old joked: "Our Chief Governor, is it possible that his memory has deteriorated when he is old, and he has forgotten even the group rotation?"


    "Enough, Ales. Don''t forget that you are one day older than me. If your memory deteriorates in old age, you will come first."


    "It''s not a day old, it''s fifteen minutes! Even this can be mistaken, it really is that memory has deteriorated.


    It''s right to think about it, but I often run around the world, unlike you staying in a gentle country every day, surrounded by a bunch of flattering people, the memory decline is understandable. "


    "It''s a day after the early morning, so don''t quibble. Which eye of yours sees me staying in the tender country? Who doesn''t know that I hate slackers, or who sent you over."


    "Stupid, of course it''s me. Is it because the governor has been in office for a long time, and even the internal division of powers in the navy is not clear..."


    ...


    The quarrel between the two people has long been taken off by everyone. Being a young man and comrade-in-arms, but also ascending to high positions at the same time, is a legend in the Holy Roman Empire.


    It''s just that the two protagonists in "Legend" seem to be innately guilty. When they were in China, they should pay attention to no conflicts in aristocratic etiquette. When they went overseas, there were not so many scruples. The two of them were completely exposed and almost pinched when they met on.


    The two quarreled but did not affect the relationship between each other. If anyone ran to persuade them to fight, they would surely be bothered by them.


    "Don''t talk about what is useless, have you found that the performance of the Japanese Navy is completely two extremes. Some warships are completely excellent, and some warships are completely fooling around."


    Governor Chandler smiled slightly: "You just don''t understand the situation. You know that six months ago, the total tonnage of the Japanese Navy was only more than 30,000 tons, but it has suddenly expanded to nearly 100,000 tons.


    The modernization process of the Japanese Navy has not been twenty years since its inception. Where will they go to find so many qualified officers?


    In order to operate this large-scale fleet, the Japanese government not only recruited retired naval officers and soldiers, but also recruited teachers and students from the naval academy. It is said that it also recruited some sailors from the private sector.


    Do you think Ito Yuhiro is so stupid that you dare to bring such a fleet to a decisive battle? "


    Ares shook his head: "On the contrary, I think Yuhiro Ito''s choice is very smart. Naturally, the officers and soldiers can be trained in peaceful times, and then consider the issue of decisive battle with the enemy.


    The current situation is very obvious, the Spaniards have already arrived, it is impossible to leave them time to train the army.


    Not being able to avoid the battle at this time will not only make the army on the island passive, but even the morale of the army that has been accumulated in front of the Japanese navy will be lost.


    Anyway, there are so many warships that the Spaniards can''t eat them. Although the officers and soldiers who have just been recruited are not qualified, most of them are from the navy. The biggest problem now is that they are not familiar with warships and adapt after a battle. This is more effective than usual training for half a year.


    Looking at the battlefield chosen by the Japanese, it is known that they are only 40 nautical miles away from Luzon, even if they lose, they can withdraw the main force.


    The current situation is very good. Although the loss of the Japanese army was a bit larger, the loss of the Spaniard was not small. Despite the fact that the number of warships they sank was not many, they were injured a lot.


    After a battle, most of the Spaniards'' warships have to be repaired, and it will be difficult to restore combat effectiveness in the next two months.


    If it were not for our help, even if it were to win a battle, the Spaniards would lose the war because of maintenance.


    Now, the final outcome is undecided, mainly depending on what the country wants and how strong the British support the Japanese government. "


    "You are correct in your analysis. One is working on an expedition, and the other is fighting at home. Time is on the side of the Japanese.


    The Philippine Islands are richer than many people think. Since the 16th century, this place has been a transit point for trade. Tens of thousands of tons of silver, thousands of tons of gold, as well as some spices, tea, silk, and porcelain have flowed into Europe from here.


    In addition, the Philippine Islands themselves are also very rich in resources. There is no shortage of agricultural resources or gold and silver minerals. In terms of value, it will not be much lower than the entire Nanyang Governor-General.


    Spain has been operating here for more than 300 years, and the bureaucracy will take root here for more than 300 years. Except for some of the ones that flowed back to Europe, the rest remained here.


    The Japanese made a lot of money this time, otherwise they would have no money to buy warships from the British. The directly plundered property is skipped first, and the Japanese government can''t figure it out.


    Just look at the benefits that can be seen. After the occupation of the Philippine Islands, the food crisis in Japan has been solved, and the shortage of coal, copper and iron ore has also been solved.


    With these things alone, Japan can save tens of millions of Aegis¡¯ foreign exchange expenses every year. If it manages well, the income of the Philippine Islands can catch up to half of Japan''s fiscal revenue.


    In a sense, the Japanese are now fighting Spain with Spanish money.


    Given the terrible financial situation of the Spanish government and the corrupt bureaucracy, if you continue to fight like this, the Spanish will probably be the first to be unable to hold it. "


    During the conversation, Governor Chandler couldn''t help drooling. There is no way, the Philippine Islands are too rich. Except for the island of Java in the hands of the Dutch, there is no other place in Southeast Asia that can match it.


    As a qualified colonist, it is impossible not to be tempted to encounter such a prosperous place. From the analysis, it can be heard that even the resources of the Philippine Islands are clear, and it is obvious that they are well prepared.


    In the hands of the Spaniards, Governor Chandler was unable to start due to political influence, but now finally there is a ray of light.


    As long as the Spaniards are defeated and give up their ownership of the Philippine Islands, the Nanyang Governor-General will have a chance to obtain the Philippine Islands. After all, there is no political pressure to rob the Japanese.


    Not only Governor Chandler¡¯s thoughts, but the colonists of the entire Nanyang Governorate are anxiously waiting for this to happen.


    If it hadn''t been ordered by the Vienna government, the Spaniards would have used the dock for repairs, and I am afraid that they would not even want to obtain logistical supplies.

 Chapter 986： All winners VS no winners

    As time passed, the war became more intense, and the smile on Admiral Vulkenhain''s face had long since disappeared, replaced by a sad expression.


    The battle started at ten in the morning and lasted until five in the afternoon. It was enough to croak when you were hungry. The key is that the enemy won''t retreat.


    Because of the lack of training and the touching rate, while fighting, the Japanese kept getting closer and trying to fight them hand-to-hand.


    After the warship was hit hard, the Japanese''s first reaction was not to leave the battlefield, but to accelerate forward, wanting to "hit" and die.


    The Japanese are crazy, and the officers and soldiers of the Spanish fleet are still normal. After the warship suffered heavy damage, it chose to leave the battlefield for the first time.


    It stands to reason that these severely damaged warships no longer pose a threat, but the Japanese still cling to it.


    The battleship is going to a decisive battle, and there is no time to beat down the water dogs, but you can stay behind to watch the lively sailing warships.


    Once the Spanish warship left the battlefield, the cannon fodder from the Japanese sailing fleet swarmed. Originally, the artillery power of sailing warships was limited, so the iron armored ships could not be defeated, but this did not include injured iron armored ships.


    The Japanese were willing to take their lives and sacrifice a few sailing warships, always able to take away a heavily injured ironclad ship.


    In addition to these normal attacks, the Japanese army also had a suicide assault ship, which was filled with explosives and detonated when it rushed up. Forcing them to separate firepower to deal with these boats.


    This kind of life-for-life style of play can be said to be the original creation of the Japanese Navy. Before that, it was not an encounter, and I had never heard of it.


    When encountering such a group of lunatics, normal people will have a headache. Admiral Vulkenhain was no exception, the original contempt had long disappeared, and now there was deep fear.


    "The report is that the battleship Madrid was shot and the ship is leaking. It is under repair. The captain, Major General Alfondas, is killed. Now Colonel Winterger is taking over the command!"


    Another bad news came, and Valkenhain''s heart sank, and his face still said indifferently: "Got it!"


    At this time, both sides are fighting for resilience. The Spanish fleet suffered heavy losses, and the Japanese fleet on the opposite side suffered even more casualties.


    The disparity in the quality of warships and the disparity in the quality of officers and soldiers is doomed to flow into a river of blood simply by relying on quantity to make up.


    For the Spanish fleet, the most important thing right now is to destroy the madness of the enemy, or the subsequent war will be a disaster.


    ...


    With a loud "boom", unfortunately the "Tokyo" was hit by a violent shock, and General Ito, who was commanding the battle, sat on the ground.


    Regardless of the pain of being dropped, Ito Yuhiro hurriedly ordered: "Send someone to repair the warship!"


    Soon, a young officer ran over in a panic: "Your Excellency Commander, the Tokyo is seriously damaged. It must be brought back to the shipyard for repair immediately, or it will be dangerous."


    There is no way, the British thin-skinned warship is just casual. After a few shots, the damage was severe. In contrast, the warships built by the French on the opposite side were much more resistant.


    Of course, this is directly related to the construction time. "Tokyo" was born more than ten years earlier than the opposite "Madrid". If the performance cannot be surpassed, the French would not have the ability to challenge the British maritime hegemony.


    After receiving this bad news, General Ito Yuhyung, who had always been calm, couldn''t help himself. He could accept the sinking of other warships. But "Tokyo" is not the same, not only the flagship of the Japanese Navy, but also their only two "former dreadnoughts."


    Affected by the butterfly effect, the navy has grown faster for more than a decade, but the old-school powers have benefited the most. For emerging countries like Japan, the gap is even greater.


    Finally, I bought two second-hand "former dreadnoughts" from the British. If they are gone now, it will be difficult to replenish them.


    "Pull back, you mean that the power system of the Tokyo ship has been damaged and cannot be driven back?"


    The young officer explained: "Yes, since the start of the battle, the Tokyo has been hit by the enemy seven times, and the power system has collapsed."


    Looking at the battlefield, Ito Yuhiro shook his head: "Tokyo cannot be withdrawn, nor can it be withdrawn. Unless we persist until dark, otherwise the enemy will not let us go."


    Originally chose this battlefield because it was close to the port and was convenient for running after the defeat. However, the plan did not change quickly, and the desperate Japanese fleet actually fought the enemy half-heartedly.


    "Heavy casualties" For Ito Yuhiro, this is not a problem at all. As long as the war can be won, no matter how big the loss is, it is worth it.


    You must know that this war is not only a war for the sake of war, but also for the great powers.


    The observation ships staying in the distance are not only those of the Holy Roman Empire, but dozens of countries including Britain, the United States, Russia, the Netherlands and the Qing Dynasty have sent observation ships. The performance of the Japanese Navy at this moment will directly determine the position of the next countries towards them.


    Otherwise, Yuhiro Ito had eaten enough to support him, only to gather so much strength to fight the Spaniards. Wouldn¡¯t it be good to let the army¡¯s horse dung make a contribution by putting a part of the Spanish army ashore?


    From the very beginning, Ito''s goal was to leave countries with the impression of "dare to work hard" and "crazy". Only in this way can they deter the major powers and dispel their prying eyes on the Philippine Islands.


    Otherwise, with Japan¡¯s current strength, even if it defeats the Spaniards, there is no way to keep the Philippine Islands.


    The effect is indeed very obvious. Governor Chandler, who is watching the battle, has decided to revise his strategic plan to capture the Philippines. Before gaining local support, he was not ready to let the Nanyang Fleet take risks.


    The British, who originally had doubts about the fighting power of the Japanese and were still hesitant to support them, would probably make up their minds after this war.


    ...


    The weather gradually dimmed, and under the cover of night, the warring parties withdrew from the battlefield. With the end of the naval battle, telegrams flew from Nanyang to all over the world.


    At the Vienna Palace, seeing the result of the first iron-clad war in human history, Franz had an indescribable comfort.


    Who won between Japan and Spain?


    It is estimated that no one can give an accurate answer to this question. Judging from the number of dead and the number of sunken warships alone, the Spanish fleet was the proper big winner; however, from the overall strategic point of view, the Japanese Navy was the winner of this naval battle.


    To break the myth of the invincibility of whites, with such a great feat, no matter how big the loss is, it is acceptable.


    "The naval battle has temporarily come to an end. According to the intelligence sent by the Governor of Southeast Asia, the Japanese and Western navies have been seriously damaged, and there should be no war again in a short time.


    Next is the time for the army to perform. How is the fighting power of the Spanish army? Does it have the ability to seize the Philippine Islands from the Japanese? "


    The coastline of the Philippine Islands is very long. Without defeating the Spanish expeditionary fleet, the Japanese navy could not do a full defense at all.


    Given the terrible relationship between the Japanese army and the navy, maybe the navy is happy to watch the army''s jokes. If the Army is defeated and they come out to clean up the mess, it will be even more perfect.


    "We haven''t got a deep understanding of the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. However, judging from their military expenditure, the combat effectiveness should not be too strong.


    The combat effectiveness of the Spanish army is very average. Judging from their performance in the anti-French war, it can even be said to be very bad. Like their international status, they are definitely at the bottom of the big powers.


    However, it should be stronger than the Japanese army. I am more optimistic about the Spaniards when the strength of the army is equal. "


    It is not that Feslav looked down on Japan and the West. After the Second Industrial Revolution, the factors of absolute military combat effectiveness have changed. To use the most popular phrase to describe it is that "the strong army is fed from military expenditure."


    If you don''t blow up, you can''t black, the Japanese army''s blood and courage are indeed great, but in the face of the iron torrent, this thing is not going to happen.


    Let alone the Spanish Army, if it were not for the victor of the Anti-French Alliance, the Spanish Army has not yet completed the change.


    If they have the same backward equipment, the Spanish Cowboys really don''t have much advantage over the Japanese Army. Although the equipment is updated now, the Japanese are closer to the mainland!


    With Spain''s national power, it can''t afford to play with the torrent of steel in the country, let alone the Philippine Islands.


    The biggest advantage of the Spaniards now is probably that the army¡¯s equipment and ammunition are all trophies, saving part of the military expenses.


    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays close attention to Spain''s internal situation and must not let this war affect the peace and stability of the European continent!"


    There is no doubt that Franz is not optimistic about the Spaniards. There are not so many reasons, just one reason-distance.


    If the Spanish government were a little domineering and directly suppressed all the main forces of the army and navy, it is estimated that it would be able to make a quick battle.


    Now that the main force of the navy has invested more than half, the army has only sent out a hundred thousand, which seems to be huge, but it has lost the ability to kill one blow.


    Can attack the Philippine Islands, why not attack Japan? The current Japanese government is not crazy yet. If the war is really brought to Tokyo, they are very likely to compromise.


    On the contrary, it is fighting hard with the Japanese in the Philippine Islands. The Tokyo government does not feel deeply. Not only can it not deter the Japanese, but it will stimulate their crazy energy.


    Of course, this style of play also has some high demands on Spain. Unless the Madrid government spends its money and obtains the support of European countries, it will be difficult to implement.


    Franz is preparing for the aftermath, but the protagonists of this war each declare that they are the victors. The Spaniards talked about their achievements, while the Japanese encouraged people''s morale by "breaking the myth of the invincibility of whites".


    He speaks hard, but his physical performance is very honest. After the Philippine naval battle ended, Japan and Spain unanimously launched a diplomatic offensive.


    ...


    In Sulawesi, Governor Chandler, who was so harassed that he couldn''t help it, received General Valkenhain. Compared with the previous contacts, this time the sincerity of the Spaniards is much greater.


    There is no way, the fate of the expedition fleet is now in the hands of the Governor of Nanyang. After the Japanese warship was damaged, it could be pulled back to the mainland for rescue, but the Spaniards had no way to pull the warship back to Europe.


    At such a long distance, before they could drive the damaged warship back, it sank midway. In fact, on the way to the retreat, the Spanish fleet sank two more warships, including the heavily damaged "Madrid".


    Of course, they are not at a disadvantage, and the Japanese navy, as an enemy, also did not seek advantage. On the way back to China, the flagship "Tokyo" also sank.


    The sinking of a warship does not mean it is scrapped. If the hull is not too damaged, it can still be salvaged.


    Admiral Valkenhain came to rescue the "Madrid" this time. Although the Vienna government expressed support for them, it was the Governor of Nanyang who implemented it.


    Whether the "Madrid" can be rescued and how long it will take to repair the warship, these specific issues still depend on the support of the Nanyang Governor''s Office.


    There was no colonist in the South Seas who did not spy on the Philippine Islands. If the colonial government had not intervened, General Kvarkenhain could not imagine what would happen next.


    Can''t count on the integrity of these repair shops? What they want to do is a long-term business. Short-term clients like the Spanish Fleet do not have much weight as a colonist of a local snake.


    "Your Excellency Commander, you have to understand that this is Nanyang, not Europe. The repair shop is not a shipyard, and it is normal that the technology is defective.


    If you want to achieve perfection, I personally suggest that your country should take the warship back to Europe for repair. Here, we really cannot guarantee the quality. "


    There is a treaty for work to be done. But how to do it specifically, it needs to be said.


    From the standpoint of Governor Chandler, what he most hopes is that Japan and the West will lose both, and then the Japanese will continue to occupy the Philippine Islands.


    Even if the Spaniard brought the lawsuit to Vienna, he was in this position. As the governor of Southeast Asia, finding ways to expand the colony was originally the duty. As long as you act within the scope of the rules, no one can say wrong.


    Admiral Valkenhain shook his head: "Your country''s repair plant in the Southeast Asia is not an ordinary repair plant, not to mention simple warship repairs. If necessary, I am afraid that even warships can be built. Now it shows. The technical strength of the company is obviously inconsistent with the real technical ability of the maintenance plant.


    We have reached an agreement with your country, and Madrid and Vienna have also reached an agreement on this issue. The current performance of your country''s maintenance plant may be that someone wants to destroy the friendship between the two countries! "


    Chandler waved his hand: "Sorry, I am afraid you have found the wrong person. Regarding the technical issues of the maintenance plant, you should talk to the capitalists, not me, the governor.


    Perhaps it is the capitalists who want to take advantage of the fire. This kind of thing you know is their specialty, even our fleet is blackmailed. "


    If it were not for a good education, General Valkenhain could not help but explode. Not to mention that it was in the Holy Roman Empire where capital was suppressed. Even in other European countries with relatively strong capital, I have never heard of any shipyard that dared to "blackmail" its navy.


    Not to mention the colony. If you offend the navy, you are wearing small shoes, and you block the door every day to check smuggling, and even the most powerful shipyard will not want to survive.


    There are not so many twists and turns in the military dealings, and General Valkenhain can''t remember so many diplomatic rhetoric, and there is no time for nonsense here.


    "What do we need to pay to get your help?"

 ~： See tomorrow

Halfway through the code, I suddenly found that I had been harmonized for a chapter, and instantly lost my state. It is estimated to be sent tomorrow, so there is no need to wait.

 Chapter 987： Game

    Since ancient times, interests have been the best bridges for friendship. As long as the interests are in place, friendship will be born. It''s not that Governor Chandler likes to play tricks, he is actually forced out by reality.


    As the greatest victor of the European War, the seemingly bullish Holy Roman Empire is actually in its weakest period.


    The established state policy of the Vienna government is to keep business, and expansion is not considered at all. The Philippine Islands are fertile, but this is still not enough to make the Vienna government change its national policy.


    As a colonial governor, while taking into account national strategy, Chandler also cannot ignore the interests of the colonial group. In this context, it is necessary to test operational skills.


    The original plan for picking peaches was based on Spain''s defeat and Japan''s lack of strength. The current situation is very obvious. It is indeed difficult for Spain to win the war, but the strength of the Japanese is also unexpected.


    Maybe they are not good at fighting, but they are willing to work hard! Only relying on the power of the empire in Southeast Asia, even if it can defeat the Japanese, it will suffer heavy losses.


    For the Holy Roman Empire, Japan has never been worth mentioning. The British, who are hiding behind the scenes, are the real threat.


    If the operation is not good, it will become a proxy war where the British send arms and the Japanese send troops.


    There are many pitfalls in proxy wars. Think about the first Near East War, the two Russian Wars, and the recent Anglo-Russian war in Afghanistan.


    Each and every competitor was pitted to death, crippled and disabled, and the ones who survived were badly injured.


    Britain and Russia did not engage in things when the Holy Roman Empire was at its weakest. It was not that the governments of the two countries understood the righteousness of the two countries, and it was not that there was no contradiction between the three countries. The core reason was that they were not in a state.


    In an Afghan war, Britain and Russia each lost hundreds of thousands of troops, but what they reaped was chicken feathers. At the same time, they were also under heavy financial pressure. In this context, even if you want to do things, you must exercise restraint.


    In a sense, the Holy Roman Empire can be restored, and the proxy wars secretly manipulated by the Vienna government have also made important contributions.


    Perhaps when he had just crossed, Franz might still get a second grade, and took the opportunity to beat the Japanese to vent his breath. Now it is impossible. As a mature politician, any military action must be driven by interests.


    The Japanese were so poor these days that even if they were pushed back smoothly, they would not be able to recover the war funds; if something happened in the middle, it would be a blood loss.


    I don''t want to go to battle in person, and I covet the fertile Philippine Islands. The value of Spain is reflected.


    Britain supports the Japanese, and Vienna supports Spain. No matter who wins or loses, it is a profit. It is nothing more than a matter of profit.


    From the standpoint of the Vienna government, the greater the British government''s support to the Japanese, the better. Only in this way will the conflict between Britain and the West continue to escalate.


    A Spain that is at the same time enmity with Britain and France and possesses certain strength is undoubtedly the best ally of the Holy Roman Empire.


    It doesn''t matter if Spain is going downhill, as long as it doesn''t fall too fast. If Spain is really on the rise, this little brother Franz would not dare to ask for it.


    Compared with the strategic benefits, the benefits of the Philippine Islands have become trivial. Governor Chandler would have done nothing if it were not for the Spaniards to deliver it.


    "Your Excellency Commander has been worrying too much. Based on our friendship with your country, no shipyard would dare to risk the world''s chaos.


    It''s just that Nanyang is different from Europe. All the tools, equipment and spare parts of the repair shop are shipped from China, especially the specifications of your country''s warships are not the same as ours. Many parts have to be customized, so the cost is slightly higher.


    It''s not that we took advantage of the fire. As you know, it is a big risk to reserve spare parts in advance. Capitalists must do this to make money, so this price..."


    After listening to this explanation, General Valkenhain had nothing to say. Proprietary spare parts, maintenance tools and equipment are all available. This is a ghost if it is not for taking advantage of the fire.


    If it''s just that the maintenance costs are higher, Valkenhain doesn''t mind paying a little more. After all, time on the battlefield is life. The more spare parts the shipyard reserves, the faster the progress of warship repairs, and it should be worth making more money.


    It is obviously not a question of money now, just the high maintenance cost is not enough to make Admiral Valkenhain murmured for help.


    Seeing Governor Chandler''s refusal to speak directly, Valkenhain understood that this was for the sake of face. As the boss of the European Union and plotting the colony of the younger brother, if it spreads out, the Vienna government can''t be a man.


    The best way is undoubtedly to let them take the initiative to send it up. Then, the Vienna government gave a relatively "reasonable price" to everyone''s face.


    Stubbornly resisting the dissatisfaction in his heart, Admiral Kvarkenhain said without conscience: "Your Excellency, for the friendship between our two countries and for the strong support of your government, we are willing to open the market in the Philippines.


    As you know, our financial situation has been very bad. If your country can help, we are willing to sell some of the islands. "


    "Your Excellency is misunderstood. We don''t have any prying eyes on your colonies, and the Holy Roman Empire will not peep into the colonies of any allies.


    If your country is really in financial difficulties, we are also happy to help. For world peace and stability, the empire is launching a globalization strategy. If your country doesn¡¯t mind, you can lease a few military ports to us.


    You can rest assured that our garrison is only to maintain regional peace and stability and will not interfere with your country¡¯s management of the colony. "


    The fat delivered to the door cannot be eaten, and Governor Chandler''s heart is bleeding. But there is no way, the Holy Roman Empire must pay attention to the food, otherwise it will cause panic in the European world.


    The Spaniards opened up the market and could explain to colonial groups. It is impossible to take the opportunity to annex the Philippine Islands.


    Even if the Spaniards gave it away for free, the Holy Roman Empire cannot accept it now. Let alone buying an island, even if you really want to buy it, you can''t buy it now.


    Don¡¯t forget, the Philippine Islands are still in the hands of the Japanese! Once the island sovereignty was bought, the Holy Roman Empire was dragged down by the Spanish.


    The inability of the Nanyang Governor''s Mansion to gain much benefit does not mean that the Holy Roman Empire has no benefit. In any case, Spain is also an old-school colonial country. Even though it has fallen, there are still many islands with strategic value in its hands.


    Limited by their strength, many islands are dispensable in the hands of the Spaniards, but they have become invaluable in the hands of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Since the end of the European War, globalization strategy has been put on the agenda. It has not been implemented yet. It is mainly limited by financial resources. After a few years of digesting the spoils of this time, it can be said that a full-scale launch of the globalization strategy is imperative.


    ...


    Oc¨¦ is trading, and Britain and Japan are not idle. The Japanese who have proved their own strength are clearly elevated in the eyes of the British government.


    Downing Street


    Secretary of Foreign Affairs George: "Judging from the strength of the Japanese in the Philippine naval battle, they have done it to check and balance the Spanish.


    Even because of the strong penetration of the Japanese, the dominance of the Holy Roman Empire in the Southeast Asia was also affected.


    The Vienna government will not allow this situation to continue. If we do not intervene, it is only a matter of time before the Japanese are forced out of Southeast Asia.


    Once the Nanyang strategy fails, the Japanese will have only one way to go north. This will inevitably lead to a war with the Qing, and we will have to make another choice at that time.


    For the benefit of the empire, the best choice is to support the Qing to contain the Russians in the Far East, and support the Japanese to contain Spain and the Holy Roman Empire in Southeast Asia. "


    There is no doubt that this is the most optimistic situation. It is undoubtedly an ideal state to help Britain get rid of the current embarrassment by supporting the two younger brothers.


    However, the plan is always just a plan, and it is not that simple to implement it.


    Although Spain is in decline, it is not without the power of a war. Even though the bureaucracy is rotten, the overall national strength is still above Japan.


    In particular, Spain is a European country, and there is a European Union behind it. Once the Spanish government has completed the diplomatic work of various countries and won the support of the entire alliance, the Japanese plan to go south is doomed to bankruptcy.


    We must know that the London government is still working hard to join the alliance and has achieved certain results. It is impossible to directly confront the alliance for the Japanese.


    The plan in the south is full of uncertainty, and the plan in the north is even more tragic. The biggest feature of the Far Eastern Empire is that they are satisfied if the Russians do not come to trouble them, and it is too embarrassing to take the initiative to find the bad luck of the Russians.


    Watching British and Russian dogs biting dogs in India, it is too late for people to be happy. How can they actively blend in?


    There are so many problems that still do not affect this "plan" as a diplomatic strategy of the London government. If you succeed in earning money, you will not lose money if you fail. Why not use such a plan?


    Said it is support, but in fact, all weapons and equipment are bought for real money, and what the British government really pays is diplomatic verbal support.


    Looking at the response of the stock market, we know that since the London government implemented this strategic plan, the domestic military industry stocks have risen by 18%, and even the machinery and equipment export industry stocks have risen by nine points.


    Prime Minister Gladstone nodded: "Agreeing to the Japanese request, since the Holy Roman Empire can help the Spanish repair warships, then our shipyards in the Far East can also help the Japanese repair warships, but we must grasp the limits. The Empire cannot Directly involved in the war.


    At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should speed up its deployment in the Far East and provoke conflicts between the Qing and Russia as much as possible to ease our pressure in India.


    Orders the Governor of India to increase support for the guerrillas of Central Asian countries and increase the cost of Russian rule.


    When necessary, a certain amount of loans can be issued to the Japanese government, or war bonds can be issued for them. The amount is tentatively set to be less than 20 million pounds. Let them use tariffs as collateral, the risk should not be too great. "


    You can¡¯t be nervous, the Russian Central Asia Railway has already started. It is the Austrian Railway Company that is responsible for the construction. As long as no major changes occur, it is only a matter of time before it opens to traffic.


    Everyone knows that once the Central Asia Railway is completed, it is time for the Russians to go south again. Although the railway will not be completed during Gladstone''s tenure, if nothing happens, they will have political stains on their backs if something goes wrong in the future.


    In order to be famous before and after his life, the Gladstone cabinet has been working hard recently. A series of seemingly perfect strategic plans are constantly being introduced.


    As for whether it can succeed, it is temporarily out of their consideration, anyway, as long as it seems feasible. If the future fails, it is also their failure to succeed the government.


    Foreign Secretary George: "According to the intelligence collected from various sources, the Vienna government is busy dealing with domestic affairs and has no plan to directly intervene in this war.


    Now that the naval battle is at a stalemate, the next battle will immediately shift to land. The Japanese are willing to work hard, as long as Vienna does not engage in things, the Spaniards who have worked on the expedition will not be able to consume them.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking for a suitable opportunity to mediate this war, so that the Japanese will accept it as soon as they see it, so as to avoid the expansion of the war. "


    Compared with Spain, Japan¡¯s biggest advantage is its large population. If it were not for the facts, no one would have imagined Spain, which had a population of 8 million in the 16th century, now has a total population of less than 18 million.


    You can see from the population that the decline of Spain is not unreasonable. I won''t say anything if it happened in the middle, anyway, it was all tricks to death, so that Britain, which used to have less than half of its population, is now almost twice as large as theirs.


    In contrast, the situation in Japan is much better, with a population of more than 40 million, which has already met the population needs of contemporary powers.


    It can be said that the naval battle has not been accomplished. The Spaniards have lost half of this war. In the next battle, the Japanese government will definitely use its advantages to lure the Spanish into landing for a decisive battle.


    After all, compared with the precious navy, the Japanese government can afford to die as much as a cheap army.


    ...

 Chapter 988： Jaw-dropping politics

    Although Japan and the West have each received the support of their bosses, it takes time to repair warships. The naval battle has temporarily come to an end, but the curtain on land battle has just opened.


    I don''t know if the Spaniards are eager to win, or whether they are the best. In short, the expeditionary force launched a comprehensive counteroffensive and launched landing operations on multiple islands at the same time.


    The specific results have not been announced. Anyway, the Spanish Expeditionary Force is advancing all the way, except for a few large islands that are still in the hands of the Japanese, and the rest are recaptured by the Expeditionary Force.


    Franz didn''t care about what was going on, whether the Japanese had a conspiracy. As long as the battle in the Philippines is dragged down, the longer the battle, the better.


    Not to make war fortune. Japan and the West are poor ghosts, no matter how much you squeeze them, you can''t get a few drops of oil. The main reason is that it takes time to recover from the trauma of war. The longer it is delayed, the greater the voice of the Vienna government.


    What worries Franz most at the moment is not the situation in Southeast Asia, but the restoration of France. Because of the relationship between the heirs, the three kings'' parties are about to degenerate from human brains to monkey brains, and they actually make the new government bigger under their noses.


    After the nobles reacted, they surprisingly discovered that the enemy had reached out to the army. The inability of high-level officers to win does not mean that the basic-level officers and soldiers cannot.


    Realizing the danger, the kingly party finally knows to let go of its prejudices, but unfortunately everything is too late. The revolutionaries took the first step, and several senior leaders of the royalist party suffered accidents. For a time, the royalist party had no leader.


    In addition to scolding a few pig teammates, Franz can only bite the bullet and help them deal with the aftermath. To put it another way, the representatives of the three dynasties were brought together to discuss who would take care of the mess.


    Even Napoleon IV, who was in exile, came to Vienna as an emperor to attend the meeting in a fair manner. It is estimated that ordinary people would not even dare to think about it.


    However, all this really happened. In order to clean up the mess in France as soon as possible, the Vienna government had to make compromises.


    For example: the role of Bonaparte dynasty in the European War was redefined.


    Napoleon IV, who was originally the main responsible person for the war, was just because the monarchy was not held accountable. Now he has become a pure white flower.


    War responsibility?


    If it doesn''t exist, it is clear that the capitalist has taken the emperor and made a decision. How can the emperor be held accountable?


    Napoleon IV¡¯s greatest responsibility is incompetence. As a monarch, he was held hostage by capitalists, which is really embarrassing.


    However, he succeeded to the throne at a young age, and the ministers of the ministers were bought by the consortium, so that the emperor''s power fell behind, and then the next thing happened.


    Out of the responsibility of the monarch, His Majesty Napoleon IV is responsible for this and has decided to abdicate in the near future.


    In order to avoid a situation where the ruler is weak and the minister is strong again, the Bonaparte dynasty took the initiative to give up this time of inheritance because the next generation of successors was young.


    Regardless of how nonsense this explanation was, Franz believed it now. Of course, this is unavoidable to drink a few more glasses, or the conscience will not get through! As for how many people believe outside, it doesn''t matter to him.


    Anyway, the final result was that the Bonaparte dynasty gave up the anti-Austrian flag, and the Vienna government also admitted that they had the right to inherit the French throne.


    It is true that the "throne" is not the "throne", France itself is a kingdom, and it is obviously illegal to claim the emperor. Now that the illegal regime is overthrown, it is natural to restore orthodoxy.


    This self-contradictory explanation must be "unreasonable", but politics has never been reasonable.


    To stabilize the situation in France, the new king needs the support of the Bonapartists, and a compromise is inevitable.


    Then, the son of Napoleon IV became the third heir to the throne of France. If the heirs of the Bourbon and Orleans dynasties launched in an accident, or it is his turn after all, no other members of the two dynasties can **** it.


    Isn''t it funny?


    But this is politics!


    It looks like a fight for the throne, but in fact it is also a redistribution of benefits. The king takes turns to do it, which is a compromise between the three kingly parties.


    On the surface, the Bonapartist dynasty suffered a big loss in such a substitute order, and it might be insulated from the throne forever.


    In fact, this is not the case. The exile monarch can live a happy life, but it would be different if he brought the government in exile. A large group of children need to be raised by the monarch, no matter how big the family business is, they can''t hold it!


    Although Napoleon IV took away a large sum of money when he ran away, no amount of money could hold up. Especially after the tense situation in Paris, there was an endless stream of people who defected, and the number of young and old together is about to exceed 10,000.


    Reject, they are all "loyal ministers" of the Bonapartist dynasty, so doing so will make people feel chilling; if they accept all of them, Napoleon IV can''t afford it.


    In this context, if Napoleon IV did not want to go bankrupt, he could only compromise. Only when the new government returns the family business of these supporters and gives up suppressing them can it get rid of this trouble.


    As a wise man, Napoleon IV naturally knew that after the emergence of the European Union, the European political structure had been stabilized, and the Bonapartist dynasty could not be restored in a short time.


    At least until the "red name" on the head is eliminated, the best opportunity will have to do with them. Rather than continue to carry it to the end and consume the last strength in the hand, it is better to take the opportunity to sell it for a good price.


    A political compromise not only got rid of the heavy economic burden, but also eliminated the "red name" on the head, and by the way, it also bought a wave of people''s hearts.


    How could the emperor who abdicated in order for his followers to return to China and keep their family business not supported?


    It is conceivable that after this wave of operations, the cohesion of the Bonapartists will rise to a new level, especially those returning from the exile team will remember this friendship even more.


    Even for family reputation, these people will support the Bonaparte dynasty for a long time to come.


    Lost the throne and the right of succession was ranked last, but the strength of the Bonapartists was restored.


    If political cleansing can be successful, the Bonapartists will be the strongest political faction in France for a long time to come.


    Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages. At the same time as buying people''s hearts, Napoleon IV also lost some of them. From the moment the compromise was reached, the Bonaparte dynasty stood on the opposite side of the radical avengers.


    Regardless of how adequately managed, in the eyes of the radical avengers, this is a betrayal. Traitors are more annoying than enemies. It is estimated that at this moment these people would like to get rid of Napoleon IV and quickly.


    These are what the Vienna government wants to see most. The French are too active. If they don''t fight internally, they will engage in external fights.


    Franz is satisfied with the European political situation and does not want to have another European War, so the hatred of the French is better to be kept in a cage.


    After some bargaining, Carlos, a supporter of the Bourbon dynasty, who was supported by the Vienna government, became the first heir, while the Orleans launched Philip as the second heir.


    On the surface, the Bourbon dynasty has made a lot of money, possessing both Spanish and French crowns, and it has returned to its peak overnight.


    It''s a pity that this is only on the surface, not to mention that Carlos and the Spanish royal family have long been in trouble. The mess of France alone is enough to cause headaches.


    Today is different from the past. If a few months ago, the royalist party reached an agreement and obtained the approval of the anti-French alliance, the restoration could be completed immediately. Unfortunately, this good time is gone forever, and now I want to restore. Good is a civil war.


    ...


    "kill!"


    "Go!"


    "Da da da¡­¡­"


    Accompanied by shouts of killing and gunfire, Paris once again fell into chaos. After confirming that the royal party reached an agreement to prepare for restoration, the new government immediately took action to purge the noble power in the city.


    "Damn it, the phone line is no longer working. The enemy clearly planned to destroy us all!"


    Knowing that Gui knows, Count Adrian can''t do anything about what''s happening right now.


    There are many private armies of the nobility in Paris. If they can unite, they will not be comparable to the revolutionary party''s armed forces.


    However, there is no "if" in reality. The assembled aristocratic private army is indeed strong, but the scattered aristocratic private army is another situation.


    After a period of preparation, the original mob of revolutionary army has been reborn after absorbing the released prisoners.


    The new government took advantage of the number of the revolutionary army and caught the aristocratic private army by surprise.


    If this is the case, the noble private army is not incapable of making a comeback. After all, the Revolutionary Party army not only has heavy weapons, but also lacks qualified officers. Even if the quality of the soldiers is up, they can show up to five points for their combat effectiveness.


    It is a pity that human nature is complicated, and nobility is no exception. Everyone is worried that if they take the initiative to attack, others will not respond and will end in annihilation.


    "Count, do you want to withdraw first? We have limited power now, and we will only increase casualties if we continue to be trapped."


    The steward¡¯s advice is undoubtedly the most realistic. There are only a few nobles living in the city, and more nobles still prefer to live in the manor.


    The revolutionary government has the ability to clean up Paris, but it has no ability to carry out a nationwide cleansing. Once you leave this cage, it is "the sky is high and the birds fly, the sea and the sky leap."


    With the power of the noble group and the support of European countries, restoration is only a matter of time. No matter how hard the revolutionary government tries, it can only be a dying struggle.


    Count Adrian shook his head: "Now is not the time, just with hundreds of us, we can''t run far with family members. Send someone to the nearby Marquis of Anderson and Count of Goodlund, and we will be together in the evening. Break through."


    Unlike later generations, the European nobles of this year are all going to the battlefield. The European War was so fierce, the French nobles of the right age basically walked away from the battlefield, and Count Adrian was no exception.


    With combat experience, Adrian naturally knows to make the best choice. The communication was interrupted and the private armies of the nobles in the whole city could not be assembled, but this did not prevent the nearby military nobles from holding groups.


    "Yes, count!"


    Just as the butler was about to turn and leave, Count Adrian hurriedly stopped and said: "Wait a minute, no need to send people. I guess their situation is not much better. Now even if they are sent out, they cannot be contacted. .


    Maybe it will expose the existence of the secret road, and the enemy can take advantage of it. We will contact them again in the evening, when we break through. "


    This is a gamble, but Count Adrian has no choice. The revolutionary army does not have artillery. In theory, standing by for help is the best choice.


    But the problem is that the inside of the noble group is also a mess. The charismatic guys didn''t meet God, they met in Vienna, and no one else could command the others.


    The battle has been going on for a long time, and the army originally controlled by the noble group has not appeared on the battlefield, so Count Adrian didn''t think much about it.


    In case the reinforcements don''t come, it''s over. We must know that since the second revolution, more than four figures have been publicly executed by the new government, and even more people have been killed secretly.


    Although no nobles were publicly executed, there were many nobles who had accidents, and some of them were higher than him. Had it not been for the tense situation, the royalist party would not have compromised so quickly.


    ...

 Chapter 989： change

    Affected by the sudden change of the situation in Paris, the restoration movement of the Bourbon Dynasty directly evolved into a civil war, and the political situation in Europe became tense again.


    The "tension" is not because of the French civil war, but the debt issue is the most concerned country. In particular, the poor ghosts of Belgium, Spain, Russia, and the various states of Italy pay special attention to them.


    Had it not been for the Bourbon dynasty''s resolute opposition to coalition interference, the Russian troops stationed outside Paris would have already entered. Not being able to directly interfere does not mean that you cannot pull the frame.


    The Paris Revolutionary Army took the initiative to attack several times, but was blocked by the Russian army under the excuse of military exercises, and provided strong support to the running noble private army.


    Not only that, but even the prisoners of war released in batches by the Anti-French Alliance are now members of the Royal Guard. As for the unlucky politically inclined to the Revolutionary Party or the Republican government, it is estimated that they have to be prepared to sit in prison.


    The Anti-French League did not want these guys to come out to hinder the restoration, and the Bourbon Dynasty would not welcome these opponents. Perhaps they will have a chance to be released when the situation is stable in the future, but who can say about politics?


    Fight if you want, anyway, since the failure of the European War, the dissatisfaction of the French people has been accumulating, so let¡¯s vent it.


    According to past experience, after every emotional vent, the situation in France will be stable for a period of time, just in time for the Bourbon dynasty to settle down.


    Everything is under control, Franz has no extra time to care about the disturbances from the outside world, and the current focus of work is still at home.


    After a preliminary run-in, the Holy Roman Empire is finally unified in a true sense. Although there is still a long way to go if you want to become one, it is enough to scare people out.


    The paper data of the unified Holy Roman Empire is undoubtedly terrifying. With the addition of the colonies, the total economic output has reached 38.2% of the world''s total, and the total industrial output has reached 54.8% of the world''s total. The fiscal revenue exceeds the sum of European countries, combined with the world''s largest army and second navy , It''s simply speechless.


    In fact, Franz was also stunned by this data, once thought it was April Fools'' Day.


    After calming down and studying carefully, Franz discovered that this set of data is not exaggerated and even has great potential to be tapped.


    The European War hit France, Belgium, and Italy tragically, and the world''s economic aggregate and industrial aggregate shrank.


    As the victor of the war, the Holy Roman Empire not only completed the unification of the country, but also seized large colonies of the French.


    The mines, railways, ports, and plantations that the French had painstakingly managed on the African continent became the spoils of the Holy Roman Empire. With the influx of immigrants, these wealth have been transformed into economic data on paper.


    That''s right, it''s just wealth on paper. It will take a long time for these assets to function and transform into real national power.


    The anticipated post-war Great Depression did happen, but the hardest hit area was not in the Holy Roman Empire, but in France, Belgium, and Sardinia, the countries that suffered the most from the war.


    In order to reduce the pressure of post-war demobilization and resettlement and reduce government financial expenditures, Franz once again sacrificed the Dafa of enfeoffment to lure meritorious officers and soldiers to emigrate to Africa.


    As a generous emperor, the land, mines, plantations, and unimportant ports and docks were all taken out by Franz as fiefdoms. Some military officers with great credit even got a city directly.


    Let¡¯s put it this way, most of the colonies seized by the Holy Roman Empire from the French are now private property. What belongs to the emperor is either sand or a poor country that no one looks at.


    Since it is private property, local development is no longer a problem. This group of emerging military aristocrats has already developed it by themselves.


    As the government collects some commercial taxes, it is enough to maintain local administrative operations. Other problems are not a problem, as long as there is a big trouble, Franz will pretend not to see.


    In short, it has the characteristics of Shinra. Franz can tolerate the great princes on the European continent, not to mention the small princes on the African continent.


    Besides, how can we rule on such a large territory without playing so much?


    Can''t learn from British colonial rule?


    If colonial rule is really adopted, it is not as reliable as enfeoffment system, at least the ruling foundation is more stable, and there is no need to suppress national uprisings in five steps.


    When you open the history book, you will know that, as long as there is basically no independence in areas ruled by aristocrats, it is the newly occupied areas directly under the Central Government''s jurisdiction that often repeat themselves.


    As for the possibility of local aristocrats becoming bigger in the future, Franz can no longer take care of that much. If you grow bigger, you will become bigger, and if you are great, you will have a dominion. The area of ??the fief limits the upper limit of development.


    The national culture has been determined. No matter how the aristocratic clique grows, it is impossible for them to rebel with the slogan "The princes will have a kindness", let alone send the emperor to the guillotine.


    The class position has determined that they must be a member of the royalist party, which is the foundation for them to maintain their status. Even if there were individual rebellions, they would be suppressed by other nobles.


    Perhaps the most injured is the central government. There is a group of nobles under check and balance, and their power is severely restricted.


    Of course, in the Holy Roman Empire, everyone would not care about this issue. The central government has never been strong since ancient times. The current Vienna government is a different kind, and it can be called the most powerful government since the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Continue to strengthen the authority of the central government, even if the people below have no objection, Franz would not agree!


    Just kidding, if the power of the cabinet continues to expand, the priority will be reversed. Once a powerful official appeared, the emperor would become a rubber stamp.


    This is quite lucky. If you encounter a black hand, maybe people won''t even keep you the rubber stamp position, and you just overturn the table and become the boss.


    Once power loses its checks and balances, it is a man-eater. Countless cases have proved that human nature cannot withstand the test, and loyalty will never be profitable.


    Taking advantage of the chance of winning the European War, Franz directly milked a wave of military aristocratic groups and laid their foundations on the African continent.


    From this moment on, the core of maintaining the unity of the Holy Roman Empire became the emperor. The states and nobles all have the Holy Roman Empire because of their allegiance to the emperor, rather than the emperor who came before the empire.


    Playing like this in other countries will certainly cause a lot of dissatisfaction. However, the Holy Roman Empire is an exception. The following states and nobles are the beneficiaries of this system. The political system has been playing this way from the beginning.


    Definitions that seem to have little difference are actually the origin of the legal system.


    Allegiance to the emperor means that the princes are equal to the central government and have the highest autonomy; if allegiance to the government, it means that the central government can take back everything they have at any time.


    It took decades to complete the ideal political system in his mind. There were so many twists and turns in it that Franz felt exhausted physically and mentally.


    He doesn''t want to bother about hidden dangers and sequelae now. Anyway, the world has never been perfect, and the painstakingly managed Holy Roman Empire also revolved around the Habsburg dynasty.


    If one day the Habsburg dynasty collapsed, what did the life and death of the empire have to do with him? Making wedding dresses for others, Franz is not so noble yet.


    According to the current political structure, as long as future generations do not die, it is no problem to continue for one or two hundred years, and in the future-sorry for those who pass through is not a panacea.


    With the pen, the documents in hand were issued, and the rule system with unique characteristics of Shinra was formally established. Not only the African continent, but also colonies in the Americas and Southeast Asia will replicate this model in the future.


    The difference is that in these areas too far away, whether to throw a son over to be the king or let the nobles play local autonomy, Franz has not made up his mind.


    Sometimes too much territory is also a trouble. One and two generations of immigrants still have a sense of belonging to the country. After three or five generations, it would be nonsense to talk about belonging.


    In addition to cultural cordiality, the rest will benefit. With close economic ties and the same strategic direction, it is a family. If there is a conflict of core interests, the family should be separated.


    Looking at the world map on the wall, Franz made up his mind and couldn''t continue to expand.


    After a rough calculation, the territory controlled by the Holy Roman Empire has actually surpassed Britain, and it will exceed 40 million square kilometers.


    Judging from the current situation, no effort is needed. As long as Franz does not stop it, the area controlled by the Holy Roman Empire will exceed 40 million square kilometers in the past ten or eight years.


    However, this expansion is meaningless. The benefits of colonial expansion were not enough to make up for the negative political impact of expansion.


    Today is different from the past, the days of running boats and enclosures are over, and the land of no owner has long been carved up. If you continue to expand, you can only compete for it, and the effort is not proportional to the benefits.


    "The Prime Minister, tell the governors below that we need time to digest the results of the battle. In the years to come, unless it is necessary, we should not use force expansion.


    In recent times, the domestic militant atmosphere has obviously gone too far. We are not war fanatics, don''t just clamor for war when nothing is wrong.


    The cabinet must do a good job of ideological education for government officials, so that they can use their brains when things happen. Arrogance is a manifestation of lack of education.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must also make a ideological change. From now on, we will no longer be bystanders in international affairs. You must be prepared to act as an arbiter. "


    It''s not that Franz made a fuss, but that the current Vienna government is a bit erratic. Victory came so easily that many people lost their eyes and became arrogant.


    Well, it doesn''t matter if the powers are crazy, but the rulers themselves must keep their heads clear.


    After so long, Franz was aware of the problem, and no one at the top of the government raised it. This is an abnormal behavior in itself.


    Even if it''s a fan of the authorities, then everyone''s think tank should always think of it? If everyone can''t think of it, what are they doing?


    This is obviously impossible. It''s normal for one person and two people to float away. Everyone loses their eyes. It''s impossible. There is only one answer, which everyone knows but has not attracted attention.


    Regardless of the reason, the emperor has discovered the problem anyway, and the cabinet has not realized the seriousness of the problem. It is a fault.


    Prime Minister Carl replied bitterly: "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    As the prime minister of the empire, it is very shameful to be pointed out by the emperor. Among the successive prime ministers of the Holy Roman Empire, similar incidents have been rare. Carl''s self-esteem was severely impacted when he retired.


    Of course, it is limited to this. The politicians are very thick-skinned, even if they are pointed at their noses, they can all welcome them with smiles. It''s a little embarrassment, but it can''t hit Prime Minister Karl.


    In a sense, it also reflects the emperor''s trust in them. Politically, only oneself will be directly beaten. If there is a problem and you are greeted with a smile, that is a political disaster.

 Chapter 990： New era-Aegis settlement system

    Politics has always affected the whole body. A seemingly ordinary beating is actually Franz closing the valve of expansion and suppressing the voice of the domestic protagonists.


    There are two sides to everything. Winning the European War was too easy, and the spoils obtained were too rich. The most important thing was that the emperor was willing to share the benefits, so that "fame but immediately gained" became the mainstream of society.


    Stimulated by interests, the empire became unprecedentedly warlike. Ordinary people want to stand up through war, ordinary officers and soldiers who have risen from military exploits want to cross the threshold of nobility through war, and nobles want to go further through war.


    "The wages of avarice is death".


    The laws of survival of nature are vividly expressed here. Stimulated by interests, everyone has forgotten the risks brought by war.


    It''s not that no one found the problem, but everyone pretended to be blind. The reason is very simple. The collapse of France made the Vienna government lose its sense of crisis.


    In the eyes of everyone, without France, this old enemy, there is no one in the world that can match the Holy Roman Empire.


    Even if the Royal Navy is still number one in the world and the bears are still strong, their weaknesses are too obvious.


    The industrial strength of the Russians is weak, the government is too poor, and the economic lifeline is still in the hands of the empire. It depends on the face of Vienna.


    Although the British navy is number one in the world, it is only temporary. Once the empire decided to fight for maritime supremacy, it was their turn to exit.


    If you can¡¯t fight for quality, just stack the quantity. The big deal is that Britain builds one warship, and the Empire builds two. Two fights and one can always win.


    Money is so arrogant. The integrated Holy Roman Empire¡¯s fiscal revenue exceeds the sum of European countries. As long as the government tightens its belt, it won¡¯t be persuaded to play together with land, power and sea power.


    No matter how other people floated, Franz didn''t float anyway. Income and expenditure are directly proportional. Ordinary people only see the huge government revenue, but ignore the huge government expenditure.


    If it weren''t for the original enfeoffment system, which greatly reduced administrative expenses, with the current income of the Vienna government, it would really not be possible to raise this huge empire.


    You know, because of the war, the Vienna government has been in deficit for three consecutive years. Want to achieve financial balance, the fastest thing is in 1894.


    "Although the country is big, belligerent will die."


    It is universal in any period. The reality has proved that as long as the scale of the war reaches a certain level, regardless of how rich the spoils are, it will lose money in the short term.


    The outside world only saw the scenery of the victorious country, but did not know the suffering behind it. The loot is only the real wealth if it is digested, otherwise it is the data that stays on paper.


    Not only is the government fighting poor, even the pockets of the nobles are not rich, especially the newly emerging military aristocrats, and now their pockets may be cleaner than their faces.


    No way, all the money was thrown on the land. Of course, you have to pay for the construction of your own fief.


    Not to mention the emerging aristocracy, even the old-school aristocracy, it is not easy to spend such a large sum of money at once.


    The construction of fiefdom is not a person''s business. All the emptying is not just their own wallets, but many people even empty the wallets of relatives and friends.


    Of course, this is considered an investment, and it is still the most stable investment. As long as you don''t fiddle with it, you will never lose money by operating a fief.


    Now the only rich people are probably capitalists. However, these guys are shivering at this moment. They are as low-key as they can be, for fear of being caught by the impoverished Vienna government and confiscated them.


    If it is all legal property, naturally there is no need to hide it. The problem is that all the capital in these years is bloody, and it is almost always accurate.


    It happens that the Vienna government likes to play like this again. When it is short of money, it will fight corruption, and then involve a group of capitalists by the way, or directly stare at a few fat sheep to investigate.


    Since Franz took the throne, similar things have happened three times, and every time the capitalist is a leek on the table.


    Every time, the happiest jumped and died the fastest, especially the fools who ran to manipulate politics. One of them is now the grave.


    It''s not about Franz, behind this is the game between the noble group and the bourgeoisie. In order to ensure their political superiority, the noble group has always been within the rules of the game to suppress the rise of the bourgeoisie.


    Similar things are not only staged in the Holy Roman Empire, almost the entire continent of Europe is where the two major classes are fighting.


    It is nothing more than that the conservatives of the Holy Roman Empire are stronger, and the bourgeoisie can''t breathe.


    Of course, struggle belongs to struggle, and it has nothing to do with ordinary people. Even ordinary nobles and small and medium capitalists are not eligible to participate in this game.


    Even big capitalists will not be targeted as long as they are not mixed with politics.


    It''s a pity that many people don''t know it, and they still dream about building a strong political network. As a result, the taboo of the noble group makes them all involved.


    learn from mistakes.


    Although they didn''t know that the emperor had drawn a cordon for them, they would die if they crossed the line. After enough social beatings, the capitalists have grown up.


    Most people think that it is too much money to cause trouble, so that now the most popular is no longer "fighting the wealth", but the more popular "finance is not clear" in the East.


    After realizing that the Vienna government was short of money, one and two began to pretend to be poor. Many capitalists would rather put their money in the basement than let the outside world know that they are rich.


    It is not a crime to collect money, you have the right to control your own money. The Vienna government adheres to the rules, legal private property is sacred and inviolable, and you can do whatever you want.


    In a sense, the hiding and holding of capitalists is also helping the Vienna government to stabilize the currency and tide over the financial crisis.


    Otherwise, the previous currency is over-issued, and the currency value of Aegis will no longer be guaranteed. Comparing francs that have fallen a thousand miles away, and the same super-issued Aegis, the currency value has almost no major fluctuations, which is a miracle in itself.


    Insufficient currency circulation will no longer be a problem in the paper money era. If it is not enough, it will be printed directly, the circulation market of Aegis will expand, and it is logical to increase currency circulation.


    Like the U.S. dollars of later generations, as long as the market has confidence in them, Old Special dare to let go...


    The era of military expansion is over, and the era of economic expansion has just arrived. As long as it achieves a small short-term goal, the Vienna government can immediately get rid of its current financial difficulties.


    In the mid-nineteenth century, the gold standard system was established in the European continent one after another. The mainstream settlement method of various countries in international trade is also gold, and the British pound and Aegis are both auxiliary to gold settlement.


    In addition to the name of an international currency, in fact, Aegis and the British pound are not international currencies in the true sense. The fact that they can become settlement currencies is actually based on gold.


    Only by turning the "Gold-Aegis system" into the "Aegis system" can Aegis be an international currency in the true sense. Then you can imitate the Americans of later generations, and get rich by printing money.


    Prime Minister Carl hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty, in addition to our reputation, the value of Aegis currency is more importantly linked to gold and can be freely exchanged.


    Once we are out of gold and without the limitation of gold reserves, we can print as many Aegis as we want, and the outside world will definitely not accept it. Maybe it will just collapse like the current franc. "


    This is an inevitable result. Although the credibility of the Shenluo Empire is not low, it has not been able to be loved by everyone.


    If Aegis and gold are really decoupled, it is estimated that the British will immediately take advantage of the emptiness and launch the pound to grab the market.


    Seeing that the Prime Minister was misled by the superficial problem, Franz shook his head and explained: "This is a long-term goal, and Aegis cannot decouple from gold in the short term.


    It''s just that in addition to the fixed exchange ratio with gold, we can also add some more chips, such as: grain settlement, oil settlement, etc.


    In these areas, we have an absolute advantage and propose to directly use Aegis for settlement. The resistance of various countries should not be too high.


    First establish the Aegis settlement status on the European continent, and then gradually spread it to the world, and implement the final step after the overall situation has been set. "


    Copy homework, who can''t!


    Although I don''t know what happened in the later generations of the US dollar hegemony, Franz has heard of the peg and decoupling of the US dollar from gold.


    Now that you succeeded in the original time and space, then just follow the copy of the homework. The small episode that occurred in the middle can be dealt with by the Americans, but the Vienna government cannot handle it without reason.


    The Americans have food hegemony and oil hegemony, and the Holy Roman Empire also has these things. The two sides have equal bargaining chips.


    In a short period of time, it is unrealistic to promote the Aegis system around the world, but it is still very promising to implement it on the European continent.


    When selling monopoly materials such as grain and oil, they insisted on using Aegis to trade, not afraid that European countries would not compromise.


    The European continent is still the center of the world these days. As long as the Aegis hegemony is established in Europe, it will be much easier to promote it overseas.

 Chapter 991： Promote Aegis

    Everyone knows the benefits of currency hegemony, but few countries are eligible to participate in the competition. As an international trade settlement currency, at least the following basic conditions must be met:


    1. The economy of the currency issuing country must be large enough;


    2. The import and export trade volume of the currency issuing country must be large enough;


    3. The currency exchange rate is stable;


    4. The ability of the currency issuing state to guarantee currency redemption;


    5. If the currency issuing country itself is the world police.


    In modern times, the British were the first to meet these basic conditions, so the pound became the earliest international currency.


    Only limited by communications and the degree of economic globalization is not high, the promotion of the British pound is not smooth, and everyone is still more keen to use gold and silver in international settlement.


    With the continuous increase in the volume of international trade, pure gold and silver settlement has become outdated, and the pound has only stepped onto the stage of history and became the earliest international currency.


    Unfortunately, at this time, Britain''s economic hegemony is no longer stable. In the process of establishing currency hegemony, it has been challenged by the franc and the Aegis.


    Once the opportunity is lost, there is no more. Over time, Britain gradually lost its advantages in industry and economic volume, and the pound''s dream of hegemony ended.


    Especially after the end of the European War, the Holy Roman Empire was reunified again, and Aegis¡¯s strong position on the European continent was established, becoming the most favorable contender for currency hegemony.


    Advantages belong to advantages. Before the dust settles, no one can guarantee that accidents will happen again. Franz clearly remembers that there is still a chosen country, and he is working hard at the moment.


    There is no way, the natural conditions of the Americans are too superior. Basically all resources can be self-sufficient, even if it is divided into three, it still has the potential to become a top power.


    Both the United States and the Confederacy have far surpassed Britain, France and the West in development potential. In particular, the United States has even more development potential than Russia.


    The current defect is nothing more than the dual lack of population, quality and quantity, which has become an important factor restricting the economic development of the two countries.


    Although Franz made preparations in advance, and while the Americans did not react, he sent an untimed bomb over, but whether this thing will explode or when it will explode is unknown.


    Franz doesn''t want to pin his hopes on the unknown. Instead of waiting for the challenger to develop, it is better to use the existing advantages to determine the general trend in advance.


    Once monetary hegemony is established, it is not so simple to overthrow it. Later generations of old Americans have tried to die, and the countries are miserable, and the hegemony of the dollar has not been shaken.


    The reason is very simple, it is the siphon effect. Currency hegemony gathers funds from all over the world. With money, science and technology develop faster and the military hegemony is also consolidated.


    Step by step, step by step. Once the status of the overlord is established, it is like the leader of the Internet industry.


    Once the currency hegemony of the Aegis is established, at that time "only the Holy Roman Empire can play the Holy Roman Empire."


    The Minister of Economic Affairs Reinhardt analyzed: "Your Majesty, if you want Aegis to become an international settlement currency, then our economic model must also change.


    To become an international settlement currency, the biggest problem facing Aegis is exporting. With the continuous increase in the volume of international trade, simply issuing international loans can no longer meet demand.


    In order to reduce capital loss in the early years, we adopted a foreign trade balance model. In the past 40 years, most of our time has been trade surplus.


    It''s not that this surplus is not good. In fact, in the past years, we have built up a wealth of money by relying on foreign trade surpluses to develop.


    But to defeat the pound sterling and let Aegis become the mainstream currency in international settlements, this seems out of place.


    In terms of currency output, the British are the best learners. The current export method of the pound mainly relies on the British trade deficit model.


    If we want to transition to the trade deficit model, we must make a trade-off, reducing the volume of merchandise exports or increasing the volume of merchandise imports.


    The Ministry of Economic Affairs believes that some unimportant low-tech industries can be given up to other countries, while we focus on developing high-tech industries. "


    The issue of Aegis¡¯ output has been discussed by the Vienna government many times. In order to better promote Aegis, the Vienna government continued to issue international loans to countries around the world as early as 20 years ago.


    Without the background of exporting Aegis, no matter what the political needs, it would be impossible for a low-quality client like the tsarist government to borrow so much money from the empire.


    Perseveringly, the speed of borrowing is fast, and the speed of capital returning is just as fast. As the world''s largest industrial power, all industrial and commercial products can be found here. Most of the debtors, after receiving the money, haven''t warmed up, so they spend it again.


    Needless to say, in this context, even if the Vienna government only wants a trade balance, the final result will still be a trade surplus.


    The result of the surplus was the influx of large amounts of capital, which, while promoting the economic development of the empire, also hindered the development of international trade.


    To put it simply, there is a large outflow of gold and silver, and trading partners have become poorer and have no money to buy more goods.


    Knowing that you know that you want to change the economic model is not an easy task. A bad operation will bring massive losses.


    Now Franz somewhat understands why later generations of Americans want to play to industrialize. Isn''t the industry that is highly dependent on labor, polluting, and low in technology the object of abandonment?


    When it was almost time to give up, people of insight suddenly discovered that the country was hollow. However, this time is already too late.


    Competitors have developed by relying on cheap labor. If they want to re-industrialization, they can only accelerate artificial intelligence research and rely on robots to compete with cheap labor.


    What the final result will be, Franz doesn''t know, anyway, before he crosses, artificial intelligence has not replaced artificial.


    "What industries is the Ministry of Economic Affairs going to give up?"


    It is inevitable to give up some industries, and Franz is not an idealist. How can it be possible to enjoy the dividends brought by currency hegemony, but do not want to bear the sequelae caused by hegemony?


    It''s just that the specific industry to be abandoned remains to be studied.


    Minister of Economic Affairs Reinhardt: "The industries that the Ministry of Economic Affairs intends to abandon are mainly low-end manufacturing and non-renewable resource extraction.


    Mainly include: rare resource mining industry, textile industry, printing and dyeing industry, low-end clothing and footwear production...


    Taking into account the needs of domestic economic development and employment, it is obviously unrealistic to directly shut down these industries. In the short term, we will take measures to strictly approve the registration of new mining and low-end industrial enterprises.


    At the same time, import tariffs on products in related fields will be reduced, and these backward production capacities will be gradually eliminated through time and market competition.


    If the plan goes well, in about five years, we will enter an era of trade deficit. "


    There is no core industry in the industry that is about to abandon, Franz breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that the Ministry of Economic Affairs is still qualified and knows what the foundation of the country is.


    If someone at the top of the government really proposes to abandon the core industry, then Franz will have to consider whether to overturn the table and change the way of fighting for currency hegemony.


    After all, the leaders of this generation are carefully selected by him, and they are so short-sighted, let alone the future successor.


    The future generations of Americans will hollow out their industries because of the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which can be picked up again at a certain point in the future.


    Because of a mistake in judgment, the expected technological breakthrough did not happen, and people regret it.


    If you play like this in the 19th century, you can refer to the French in the original time and space. They did not get the currency hegemony and turned themselves from an industrial empire to a usury empire.


    With lessons learned, Franz naturally did not dare to take it lightly.


    In the same fight for currency hegemony, the Vienna government has two choices. The most profitable one is naturally his own personal battle; second, Franz can also push the European Union out to seize currency hegemony.


    In a sense, the latter has a greater probability of success. This year, the strength of the European Union has been assembled, not to mention the British, even the whole world is not enough to see.


    The only problem is that the investment rate of the Holy Roman Empire is not high, and it may only get a little more now.


    After contemplating for a while, Franz shook his head: "The risks brought by the economic model change are very high. We are different from the British. We can learn from it, but follow suit.


    For the sake of safety, what we can do in the short term is to reduce mining, regardless of the mines that have been developed, and the mines that have not been developed must be strictly reviewed.


    Which minerals must be developed, which minerals can be reduced, and which minerals can not be developed temporarily, the government must have a bottom line. We must not blindly come in and affect the domestic economic development.


    It is best to introduce relevant natural resources laws to prohibit the export of mineral raw materials in legal form. Including coal and petroleum, these energy sources can also be temporarily included in the resource control list, and export is strictly examined and approved.


    Strictly review the low-end manufacturing industry and reduce capital inflows. The rest is left to the market to make choices. There is no need to specifically reduce tariffs. It is too deliberate but not beautiful.


    In the short term, the government''s focus can be on pollution remediation, especially in the core areas of the country, and heavily polluted enterprises in the upper reaches of lakes or rivers must be moved or shut down. "


    It is unrealistic to comprehensively control pollution. Not only does it lack the technology, but the Vienna government does not have that much money.


    However, with a certain degree of fine-tuning, relocating or closing some heavily polluting enterprises, Franz is still confident.


    Anyway, in order to promote the Aegis, the Holy Roman Empire will gradually enter an era of trade deficits, taking the opportunity to eliminate some of the heavily polluting industries.


    In order to promote the Aegis, Franz also worked hard. Even their own petroleum industry can be included in the resource control list.


    Of course, this is also the limitation of the times. The demand for oil in the international market is not high, and the "oil-Aegis system" is even more invisible.


    Moreover, restricting oil exports is not a benefit. On the surface, the money is less profitable, but in essence it has hit competitors.


    As an important oil exporting country, once the Holy Roman Empire reduces crude oil exports, international oil prices will inevitably rise.


    Affected by this, the promotion and use of internal combustion engines will inevitably be affected. Now is the critical period of the second industrial revolution. Once it is missed, it will be difficult to catch up.


    If you kill two birds with one stone, Franz doesn''t mind sacrificing a small amount of money temporarily. Anyway, the oil is buried in the ground and can''t run away.

 Chapter 992： New trouble

    Changes in the economic model have a comprehensive impact. As the new European hegemon, the actions of the Holy Roman Empire itself have attracted much attention from the outside world.


    Even though the steps taken by the Vienna government were small, the implementation of the New Economic Policy still attracted the attention of European governments.


    Paying attention to paying attention to what kind of economic policy to implement is the housework of the Holy Roman Empire, it is not everyone''s turn to intervene.


    Except for a few screams from the free-economy advocating parties, nothing happened. Compared with the changes in the economic policy of the Holy Roman Empire, the people are still more concerned about the French Civil War and the Japanese-Western War.


    Especially the French Civil War, it is the favorite of the people who eat melon. The anti-French war has just ended, and the hatred has not completely faded away. Looking at the enemy, everyone is naturally happy to watch the excitement.


    Ordinary people can watch the excitement, but governments of various countries can''t. If the French civil war continues, the indemnity will become a "moon in the water, a flower in a mirror", which is invisible and intangible.


    The Belgian government was the first to lose weight. As the biggest victim of the European War, Belgium fell directly from a developed country to an extremely poor country.


    Post-war reconstruction continues. Almost all materials have to be purchased from abroad, and national tax revenue is about zero. The only income of the Belgian government is the war reparations paid by the French.


    It is now in the second half of the year, and the settlement period is not far away. If the French Civil War is not over, this year''s war reparations will be ruined.


    We must know that the Belgian government is now relying entirely on borrowing. All the funds for post-war reconstruction come from international loans. One penny can¡¯t wait to be spent in half. Even the salaries of government officials cannot be paid normally.


    Now I am counting on the French indemnity to pay salaries to public officials, lest the people below go on strike.


    Theoretically speaking, now that the Revolutionaries are besieged in Paris, the aristocracy has the upper hand in the military and should soon triumph.


    It is a pity that there are many contradictions within the French aristocracy. Although the Vienna government has reconciled the contradictions between the three kings, it only suppressed the contradictions on the surface, and secretly hindered things still happen from time to time.


    In contrast, the situation of the new Paris government is much better. Regardless of whether it was voluntarily or voluntarily, everyone was on the thief ship, with blood on their hands, and there was only one way to die.


    Regardless of the fact that the Revolutionary Party can go into exile every time it fails, it thinks it is easy to run away. In fact, there are only high-level leaders who succeed every time, and ordinary revolutionaries have no capital in exile.


    On the one hand, there is an alliance of nobles with ghosts, and the revolutionary party who is on the other side, the fighting power that broke out from the two sides is naturally not on the same level. Had it not been for the anti-French alliance to support the royalist party behind the scenes, the offensive and defensive momentum of the two sides would have long been changed.


    Support belongs to support, and the Allies did not directly send troops to interfere in this civil war. On the one hand, it was because Carlos firmly opposed it; on the other hand, there was a division within the anti-French alliance.


    Although the performance of the noble clique is poor, it still has an advantage in strategy. As long as the siege continues, the royalist party will consume the enemy sooner or later.


    Except for a few poor ghosts who need to wait for rice to be cooked, most countries in the anti-French alliance are happy to watch the French kill each other.


    Although the European War severely damaged France, it still did not change the fact that France is a big country. There is a lesson from history that no one dares to take France lightly.


    Now the French are killing each other and depleting the vitality of the country, which is exactly what everyone wants to see. In a sense, the civil war is the cruelest. No matter who wins or loses, it consumes its own national power.


    When you open the history book, you know that the greatest damage caused by civil wars is never on the battlefield, and the most people die outside the battlefield.


    Although there are no specific statistics on casualties, a rough figure can be derived based on the changes in French food imports.


    According to data released by the European Food Export Association, since the outbreak of the French Civil War, total food imports have dropped by 27.4% from the previous month.


    The main reason for the decline in total food imports is that the pockets of the French people have been emptied and their purchasing power has been lost; the second is that after the siege of Paris, external food cannot be imported.


    You can¡¯t tell from the ratio alone. If it is converted to a specific figure, it means that France has added millions of people and needs to solve the food problem.


    Of course, real data may differ. After all, countless refugees die of illness and starvation every day, and as the population decreases, the food gap naturally decreases.


    Against this background, Belgium proposes armed intervention, and it is naturally difficult to win everyone''s support.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz the Great, who has a conscience, is worrying about solving the problem of refugees in France.


    The assistance of the European Union is based on the premise of the successful restoration of the Bourbon dynasty. Before the dust settles, everyone will not risk losing their money to help the French.


    The Vienna government is helping the French? This is even more impossible. Hatred not only circulates among the French, but also exists in the hearts of the vast majority of Shenluo people.


    If anyone supports the French at this time, they are having trouble with the vast majority of the people of Shinra, especially the anti-French sentiments of the people in Luxembourg and the Rhineland are the most intense.


    In order to take care of his family''s emotions, Franz could not risk the world''s disgrace and provide substantial help to the French.


    Of course, this is the official explanation to the Bourbons. As for the French believe it or not, I don''t know. Anyway, Franz did worry about the French refugees.


    Since the outbreak of the French Civil War, more and more French refugees have crossed the border into Shenra. In order to survive, the refugees obviously can''t care about the hatred of the country.


    Repatriation has no effect at all. Even if they are sent back, they cannot find enough food, and these people will return in a few days.


    It doesn''t matter if you are arrested and put in jail, at least Shinra''s prison will also take care of meals, which is much better than being hungry. Anyway, the refugees surrender when they meet the defenders. As long as they are willing to take care of the food, you can do whatever you like.


    European people''s sights are all focused on the French civil war, and there are naturally many media concerned about refugee issues. For the sake of international reputation, many extraordinary methods are no longer available.


    Especially the children who followed, regardless of the presence or absence of their parents, all regarded themselves as orphans, directly dependent on them.


    Adults can be repatriated, they can be arrested, but they are powerless to deal with this group of orphaned defenders. In the end, they could only be raised first, and the frontline barracks were almost turned into nurseries.


    How to deal with these refugees has become the biggest problem facing the Vienna government.


    "What, Leopold II is coming to Vienna?"


    Belgium is waiting to be thriving, and it is precisely when he needs his king to stabilize the hearts of the people. Leopold II''s visit to Vienna at this time is definitely not a mere relative.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    The Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: "The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just sent a telegram saying that Leopold II has already set off from the country. It is expected that he will enter the empire tonight. Let us arrange a special train."


    Leopold II used practical actions to explain what is vigorous and resolute, and he came directly regardless of whether the Vienna government was willing to receive it.


    "Let the railway company arrange special trains, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will do the reception work according to normal specifications. The royal family will send Massimiliano this time as a representative."


    (Alias: Maximilian)


    Regardless of the purpose, the visitor is a guest, the diplomatic etiquette should be indispensable. Being idle is also idle, Franz decided to find something to do for his hapless brother.


    Anyway, they were all relatives, and there was nothing wrong with asking Massimiliano to receive his brother-in-law.


    Frankly speaking, the Franz brothers have a good relationship. As long as Massimiliano does not come to ask for advice with a plan to govern the country, everyone is a good brother.


    Unfortunately, the enthusiasm of idealists is not comparable to ordinary people. Despite all these years, Massimiliano still did not give up the emperor''s obligations.


    Of course, after so many years of growth, Massimiliano is still a lot more mature than when he was young. This can be seen from the Mexican development strategy he carefully prepared.


    If he had played like this thirty years ago and with the support of the Vienna government, Massimiliano would probably have secured the Mexican throne, at least not a former president could overthrow.


    It''s a pity that there are everything, but there is no regret medicine. The times are developing and the international situation is changing. Mexico is far more complicated than it was 30 years ago. Even if it is successfully restored, it will be difficult to stabilize it.


    Franz has never been interested in trading with high risks and low returns. If you really have the time to travel to the muddy waters of Mexico, it would be better to pull the British from the position of the overlord of the ocean as soon as possible.


    Whether it is Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or British Africa, which one is not more attractive than Mexico?


    It is not realistic to swallow it directly. It is easy to establish an independent state, at least easier than to get Mexico. At least these areas do not have the population of Mexico, let alone the complex racial conflicts.


    After the reception work is arranged, the episode is over. As for the real purpose of Leopold II''s visit, Franz is not so curious yet.

 Chapter 993： Leopold II

    At the Vienna Hotel, a touching side appeared, and two hapless guys complained about each other''s bitterness. The scene was that the listener was sad and crying.


    Then there was no more, and it didn''t make any sense how much Massimiliano wanted to help.


    In order to rehabilitate the country over the years, Massimiliano has not only exhausted his personal connections, but also owed a lot of favor. Today, his own influence on the Vienna government has infinitely approached zero.


    In addition to being good-looking, Massimiliano, the Mexican emperor in exile, is an empty shelf. The only role is probably high enough to be able to help speak at critical moments, but I don¡¯t know if it can play a role.


    With such a little help, Leopold II was still unwilling to give up. In any case, it is better for someone to help speak than no one to help.


    No matter how low Massimiliano''s power to speak in politics, it is also the existence that can directly exert influence on Franz. The best proof is that hundreds of thousands of restoration funds can be obtained every year.


    But people will grow up. Although I am very touched and willing to help Belgium, Massi Milano is no longer the boy he used to be.


    "Leopold, I personally suggest that you don''t have too much hope. As far as I know, the Vienna government is running a deficit again this year.


    If you really want to get funds from Vienna, it is best to use private channels for financing. Although the interest on funds to be paid is a little higher, it is not necessary to pay too much politically. "


    This is the true word of Massimiliano. It is too embarrassing for people to assist and obtain interest-free loans. It is no longer the period of the European War. Belgium¡¯s importance to the Shenluo Empire has greatly diminished, and the Vienna government is not taken advantage of.


    If the number is small, it might be useful for Belgium to cry and sell badly. The problem is that Belgium''s current funding gap is huge, and the benefits involved are too great.


    Leopold II naturally wanted these questions, but now there is no way. Ordinary international financing not only has high interest rates, it also comes with a lot of political additional conditions.


    The most important thing is that the Belgian government has already mortgaged everything that can be mortgaged in its previous loans. Now it can''t provide enough collateral. It is purely guaranteed by the government''s reputation and financial consortia will not buy it.


    Not only in Vienna, the Belgian government in all major financial markets in Europe has borrowed money. Now all the larger banks and financial companies in Europe are creditors of the Belgian government.


    In order to raise enough funds, repeated mortgages and fraud, the Belgian government has done nothing less.


    It is a pity that financial institutions are too savvy. They are not at ease with the Belgian government''s ability to repay. Every time they charge a lot of collateral, they borrow very little money.


    After the war, expenditures for reconstruction greatly exceeded the budget, and normal commercial channels were nowhere to be found. This led to Leopold II''s visit to Vienna.


    "Maximiliano, don''t you know what those vampires are? With the current situation in Belgium, do you think it is possible to get a normal business loan?"


    Seeing Leopold II''s helpless expression, Massimiliano nodded sympathetically. Anyway, someone who has been an emperor naturally knows what the bank is.


    "Borrow umbrellas on sunny days and collect umbrellas on rainy days." It''s not just for fun, when he was the emperor of Mexico, Massimiliano suffered a lot of trouble.


    On the surface, loans that look very conscientious are just used to fool ordinary people. The real interest rates are always terribly high.


    So far, Massi Milano has cleanly remembered the first time he got the loan. I took a silver mine in Mexico as a mortgage and got a seemingly generous loan.


    The apparent annual rate is only 2.5%. In fact, there are a lot of various handling fees. Even more boring loans are still issued in installments, but the interest has to be calculated in full. The final real interest rate is as high as 14.62% a year.


    This is the conscience loan given by Napoleon III after personally communicating with the French consortium out of his support for him.


    If there is no government intervention and the banks are allowed to play freely, that is real usury. The highest is how many people don''t know. Anyway, Massimiliano borrowed a 50% discount on the principal. The interest rate is as high as 46.9%. There are a lot of international loans with various additional conditions.


    Of course, Massimiliano is not a disadvantage either. Although the interest rate is a bit higher and the additional conditions are more than 100 million points, this is a high-risk loan. With the collapse of the Mexican Empire, these debts became bad debts.


    The sequelae is that when Massimiliano wanted to finance the restoration of the country, no bank was willing to lend money to the government in exile. Even if he borrowed in his own name, no bank was willing to lend.


    Government debt is not equal to the emperor''s debt, and there is no joint liability between the two parties. Theoretically speaking, as a direct member of the Habsburg family, Massimiliano is still a high-quality customer in the eyes of the bank, and it is no problem to borrow more than 1.8 million.


    It''s a pity that Franz told the financial world early that whoever dared to lend money to Massimiliano would be unable to live with the Habsburgs.


    Capital is profit-seeking and weak, and no bank is so ironclad that it has to fight the Habsburgs for a little interest income.


    As a result, the unknowing Massimiliano repeatedly hit the wall, thinking that he had become a downright phoenix, and was hit by the vampires.


    After hesitating for a while, Massimiliano said slowly: "Leopold, on this issue, I can only help you convey the difficulties your country has encountered.


    In the end, it is the Vienna government that can make the decision. You had better not have too much hope. This kind of thing, my brother rarely mixes. "


    Politics is such a reality, but all things that offend people have always been the secret of the cabinet, and the real decision-making Franz the Great usually only appears when everyone is happy.


    According to Massimiliano''s understanding of his brother, unless the Belgian government can come up with enough benefits in exchange, this kind of effortless work will probably not be passed.


    "Thank you!"


    "If the Vienna government can provide us with the assistance we need, all future international trade settlements in Belgium will be conducted with Aegis."


    Leopold II gritted his teeth and said.


    In a sense, this is a betrayal of national sovereignty, but Belgium has no better choice.


    After the war there were insufficient funds for reconstruction, and the French could not get the compensation. In order to raise funds, Belgium had already mortgaged everything that could be mortgaged, and now there are only a few chips left in hand.


    Had it not been for the discovery that the Vienna government was preparing to use the Aegis as an international settlement currency, Leopold II would not have known that the settlement currency could also be traded.


    After all, the settlement of international trade before this was mostly done with gold, and sometimes with silver. The use of Aegis to settle settlements is when countries start trading with the Holy Roman Empire.


    The full use of Aegis for trade settlement not only means that Belgium has given up on gold and silver settlements, but also means that Belgium will link its currency to Aegis, from a pure gold standard country to a mixed standard of Aegis and gold.


    Only because Aegis and gold are freely convertible, and the currency value is relatively stable, there is not much difference between this mixed standard and the pure gold standard.


    The small gap now does not mean that the gap will not be large in the future. Once Aegis and gold were decoupled, the situation changed completely.


    There is no doubt that no one is aware of these problems yet. Normal people don''t dare to imagine the decoupling of Aegis and gold. No one knows that the future economic development will be so fast that it cannot meet the actual demand as gold production.


    If he knew this, Leopold II would never offer it so carelessly as a condition. After all, the negotiations have not officially started, and the current conditions can only be regarded as sincerity, and the final price to be paid will definitely be greater.


    Massimiliano nodded, and he was relieved. The battle for currency hegemony between the Aegis and the British pound has not been a day or two. Even he, the emperor in exile who is far from politics, has heard of it.


    Belgium''s current position is not only about economic interests, but more importantly, the political team.


    As early as a few years ago, Britain and Austria had their own settlement systems, and they had won over European countries. It''s just that the conditions at the time were not mature enough, even if they were inclined, no country would dare to declare that all the currency of a certain country was used for settlement.


    If Belgium stands up now, it will be the first country in the world to publicly announce the use of Aegis settlements. This alone can reap a lot of goodwill from the Vienna government.


    Such a thing, Belgium, who is still impoverished, dares to do it. The full use of Aegis for settlement is not only politically evil to the British government, it also excludes its own products from the British market.


    Whether it is for the sake of face or profit, the London government cannot accept Aegis as the settlement currency of British-Belgian trade. You should know that the Anglo-Austrian trade is now mainly based on gold settlement.


    Even if the Vienna government wants to make Aegis as an international settlement currency, it is not so radical. At the moment it is only planning to make Aegis the internal settlement currency of the European Union.


    Knowing the serious consequences, Leopold II did it anyway. The reason is very cruel. Only Britain and Austria have the ability to provide funds to Belgium.


    Regardless of the fact that the Vienna government seems to be financially tight, it is also relatively speaking, and the money will come out after a squeeze.


    Moreover, the fact that the government has no money does not mean that it cannot afford to pay. After more than a year of buffering, no matter how tight the financial market of the Holy Roman Empire is, it will not be impossible to get tens of millions of funds.


    The funds for post-war reconstruction were not spent in one day. As long as there is a tens of millions of dollars for emergency relief, the remaining funds can be disbursed in the next month.


    The situation in Europe is already clear, and Belgium can''t help but keep half-hearted. If you go to hook up with the British for a loan right now, it is definitely a performance that you are tired of living.


    Leopold II decided to take a gamble and grab the position of the number one horse. Although the top horse needs to charge and fight, it is a bit dangerous, but the benefits are very rich!


    Prior to this, the top Belgian government had also carefully studied it.


    With the current gathering momentum of the Holy Roman Empire, as long as the Vienna government does not die, the status of the European hegemon has been stabilized, and the probability of replacing the British as the maritime hegemon is very high.


    Belgium''s size is limited. If you don''t lean on it immediately, once they are preempted by other countries, their value will be lost.

 Chapter 994： Lying to win

    At the Vienna Palace, after hearing the news brought by his brother, Franz said blankly: "Okay, the Belgian cabinet will take care of it, so don''t continue to mix it up.


    Now that the franc has fallen to the bottom, let your government in exile pay off the debts of the French first, and take the opportunity to brush up on a wave of existence! "


    Without expectations, there is no disappointment. From the very beginning, there was no confidence in Massimiliano, and Franz would not be disappointed.


    In a sense, Massimiliano''s performance was much better than Franz expected. Except for the more serious idealism, other aspects are very good.


    After so many years of development,


    The Mexican Rehabilitation Organization led by Massimiliano has gradually grown and grown, especially among European students.


    This year, the European continent was originally the stronghold of the monarchy. Governments of all countries instilled the idea of ??loyalty to the monarch and patriotism. Massimiliano blended in this, and governments of all countries are also happy to see it.


    Regardless of ability, Massimiliano is beyond blame in terms of personal morality. Compared with the warlords in Mexico, he, the emperor in exile, should not give everyone a very good impression.


    Franz didn''t help less in this regard, and he used the public implement more than once for private use, only to whitewash the exiled emperor Massimiliano.


    The Mexican students who can study in Europe are not ordinary families. As these people return to their country, the tentacles of the restoration organization have returned to Mexico.


    If the current situation continues, coupled with the support of the Vienna government, there may be a day when Massimiliano really has the possibility of restoration.


    Of course, this is only possible. Neither the British nor the Americans would like to see the flag of the Habsburgs appear in Mexico again.


    The most important thing is that Massimiliano''s ability is insufficient, and there is no talent in the restoration organization, unable to cope with the complicated situation in Mexico. Restoration is to push him to hell.


    Apart from anything else, even such a good opportunity for the devaluation of the franc has not been discovered, and Franz has to remind himself, knowing what Massimiliano¡¯s restoration organization is.


    "Fran devaluation-debt repayment-a sense of existence!"


    Massimiliano, who was awakened, looked at Franz in disbelief. This operation was beyond his cognition.


    There is no doubt that this is an upright hooliganism. But the French can''t say anything. The devaluation of the franc is their own toss, and there is no one franc relationship with Massimiliano.


    According to the amazing value of the franc, you only need to throw an Aegis to the bank, and you can say graciously: "Exchange it into francs to repay the debt, and you don''t need to find the rest."


    With one Aegis for a bank and no more than 100 Aegis, the Mexican Empire¡¯s debt to the French can be paid off.


    Of course, if there are additional conditions in the loan contract: settlement in gold, then there is no way to play that way.


    However, this kind of thing is almost impossible to happen. Thirty years ago, who knew that France would fall to where it is today?


    Under normal circumstances, even if the franc depreciates, it is only a short-term fluctuation, and the depreciation will not be too large. With the extremely high interest rate of the loan, even if the currency value fluctuates, it is still a blood profit.


    Anyone who has confidence in their own country will not raise the issue of currency value changes when issuing international loans. This is common all over the world, including the loans issued by the Holy Roman Empire, which are all settled with Aegis, and few people withdraw the currency.


    Regardless of whether the franc has depreciated or not, the government-in-exile takes the initiative to repay the debt. This spirit of observing the contract is worthy of a big book. If the franc depreciates, it will only be bad luck for the people.


    The European media will certainly not let go of this blogger''s attention and increase newspaper sales. You can search hot without using a hundred Aegis. There is no reason to give up such a good thing.


    "Okay, I''ll make arrangements right away!"


    Soft ears are Massimiliano''s most obvious weakness, but obedient is his greatest strength. Basically, Franz would do everything he ordered.


    Had it not been for this advantage, Franz would have left it alone, let alone sponsoring an annual restoration fund.


    In fact, the funds for the restoration of the country were not available at the beginning. At the beginning, it was all thanks to Massimiliano himself to go around for alms and the financial support of his parents; it was not until the late 19th century, when Franz''s pockets gradually bulged, did he get this "huge amount" of sponsorship.


    "Ok!"


    "There is no need to worry about restoration. What you need most now is to find talents. Governing a country is never an emperor''s business. You need a team to help.


    The Mexican Rehabilitation Organization is too loose, and the members inside are even more mixed. There is almost no climate, and it simply cannot take on the responsibility of governing a country.


    Especially in a country with complicated national conditions like Mexico, the requirements for government officials are even higher. This kind of thing can''t be rushed, you can only discover it slowly.


    In a sense, discovering and appointing talents are the skills that a monarch needs to master most. In this regard, you are still not doing enough. "


    Although there is not much hope for Massimiliano''s restoration, in front of his younger brother, Franz would certainly not say that.


    People can''t live without ideals, regardless of whether they are finally realized, they must have a goal to strive for. If we were to tell the truth, it is estimated that Massimiliano would have been beaten to death.


    Talking nonsense is also an art, and Franz is not good at it. On the issue of restoration, Franz never gives positive comments, but points out the problems at the right time.


    Had it not been for the remote command of the military division behind him, Massimiliano himself would be willing to accept his opinions humbly. According to the original gameplay, it is estimated that the Mexican restoration organization would have disbanded long ago.


    If an emperor in exile has no means, why should he let his family kill you?


    Regardless of how to give directions, but the natural law of "things gather by similarities, and people divide by groups" has not changed.


    An idealistic leader, gathered a bunch of idealistic brothers. Such an organization is okay to engage in propaganda. If they are really allowed to rule the country, then it would be nonsense.


    ...


    At the moment of Leopold II''s visit to Vienna, the situation in Paris changed again.


    The aristocratic coalition led by Carlos surrounded the city of Paris from all directions. In order to reduce casualties, or someone inside was dragged down, they were forced to change to a long-term siege.


    Regardless of how well the new Paris government has done it, the essence of "people are iron rice or steel, so hungry without a meal" cannot be changed.


    Foreign food cannot be imported, and Paris, which is only supported by stored food, will obviously not last long.


    However, the new government expected the revolutionary climax that did not erupt with the victory of the Paris Revolution; instead, the news of the Bourbon restoration made the revolution underestimated.


    It''s not that the French people have no revolutionary enthusiasm, but they are really hungry, and everyone has no energy to make a revolution.


    Out of support for the Bourbon dynasty, the European Union made a decision to import all materials from France and only trade with the Bourbon dynasty.


    Simply put, wherever a revolution breaks out, there will be an economic blockade. Not to mention that it is the nobles who originally opposed the revolution. Even the intellectuals, middle class, and workers who were originally inclined to revolution have changed their positions.


    It does not matter whether it is voluntary or not. Anyway, as long as you know that you will be hungry with the revolutionary party, no one wants to go.


    The people outside have a choice, but the people trapped in Paris have no choice. If you want to surrender out of the city, you must pass the minefield first.


    These are all sponsored free of charge by international caring people, and all come from the unsalable products left over from the European War. In order to avoid being wasted after the expiration date, the Allied forces gave it to the noble coalition.


    In order to avoid a sneak attack by the defenders in the city, King Carlos, who is about to take the throne, decided to take a lie-to-win strategy and ordered a huge mine formation outside Paris.


    The safety issue is that you don¡¯t have to worry about it, but people inside can¡¯t get out, and people outside can¡¯t get in either.


    However, they don''t need to go in now. When there is no food in the city, the war will end. This kind of tactics has almost no shortcomings except that it takes a little longer.


    As for the life and death of the people in the city, they are all defined as mobs, and the nobles will naturally not care.


    Insufficient food reserves, in order to support a longer time, the new government had to adopt a limited supply system. At the beginning, it was okay. Leaders took the lead. Everyone had a unified standard. No one had any opinions.


    Over time, the situation has changed. Black sheep exist everywhere, and the new Paris government is no exception.


    Driven by interests, underground black markets have appeared quietly and without interest. As long as there is money, there are almost no restrictions. Of course, this money does not refer to francs, and all that can be traded are hard currencies, such as gold and silver jewelry, British pounds, and Aegis.


    Naturally, the grains that have fallen into the black market did not appear out of thin air. The new government''s management of the granary is still very strict. Bureaucrats who want to make money can only deduct the rations of ordinary people.


    People''s greed is endless. At the beginning, two or three points were deducted. Seeing that the people didn''t react much, the deductions increased until they exceeded everyone''s limit...

 Chapter 995： bet

    "If you get it, don''t hurry up, don''t block here, delay people from getting food."


    Looking at the somewhat moldy potato in his hand, the young man couldn''t believe that this was his ration for the day.


    I couldn''t help asking, "Didn''t there still be a piece of bread yesterday? Why is there only one potato today? How can this make us live?"


    The official in charge of distributing food yelled disdainfully: "What nonsense! Why don''t you think about it yourself?


    If it were not for you refugees, there would be no shortage of food in the city. Now everyone is hungry together. If you have enough to eat, it¡¯s not bad. If you want to pick and choose, get out of here! "


    In the face of hunger, all the ugliness of human nature was exposed. The influx of refugees has harmed the interests of the local people. Although the new government is trying its best to suppress the conflicts between the two sides, the conflict between the two sides has never ended. As the situation continues to deteriorate, this contradiction has become increasingly fierce.


    Regardless of the changing situation in Paris, the government has changed several times, but the middle and lower-level officials are basically the same people.


    Seeing that the new government is about to die again, the bureaucrats have become crazy, as long as they can make money, there is nothing they dare to do.


    The first to be unlucky is naturally the foreign refugees. Anyway, these people are helpless, and die in vain, so they are naturally the most bullied.


    Don¡¯t the senior officials of the new government really know?


    not necessarily!


    The enemy is too cunning and directly adopts siege tactics and will not enter the city at all. Even if the new government has a thousand calculations, there is no room for play.


    It was originally planned to instigate the soldiers at the bottom of the noble coalition forces, but now they are separated by rows of landmines, and both sides can''t connect them.


    In this context, if the new government''s senior leaders do not want to go to the guillotine, they can only wait for the climax of the revolution.


    The food stored in the city is limited. If you want to last longer, you can only reduce the population. The bureaucrats below are doing things that are nonsense, and the high-level government may not be happy to see it happen.


    It is darker to figure out that if the refugees do not clashed with the locals, then the people who have no food to eat will have to target the new government with hatred.


    People''s greed is infinite, and after having tasted the sweetness of scalping and reselling food, they can no longer stop it. It¡¯s not surprising to see this scene in front of you.


    "What? Only one potato, is this going to starve us to death!"


    "There is only one potato, isn''t it because someone swallowed our rations? One potato is going to drive us to death."


    "No, I must get bread today!"


    ...


    "Bang, bang, bang..."


    The gunshot sounded and the scene fell silent for a moment. In the face of soldiers carrying guns and live ammunition, unorganized refugees can hardly rise up the courage to resist.


    "The troublemaker, kill!"


    "These free foods are all saved by us one bite at a time. If anyone feels dissatisfied, they can do it, no one will force you!


    To get relief food, follow the rules. Not getting enough to eat is your own problem. Now how many people in Paris can eat and everyone is hungry. Why can''t you? "


    The murderous words of the middle-aged official suppressed the chaotic scene, leaving only a pair of glaring eyes.


    There is no right or wrong in the adult world, only pros and cons. Looking around, you can see that most of the refugees who came in the line were young and strong, and it was rare to see the old and the weak. What happened behind this was self-evident.


    Everyone is working hard to survive, there is nothing to blame, and no one is much cleaner than anyone. If you want to survive in this troubled world, you can''t be ruthless.


    ...


    In the presidential palace, as the leader of the government, Danielle is looking out the window at the moment, with countless sorrows between his brows.


    The crisis belonging to Paris has just begun. It is autumn. The main contradiction in Paris is food. After a while, heating will become a new contradiction.


    "It''s hard for a clever woman to cook without rice." Danielle was racking his brains, and could not think of a solution to the shortage of supplies.


    If it is before raising the butcher knife to the nobleman, the two sides still have the possibility of compromise. For an intact Paris, the Bourbon dynasty will most likely make deals with them, and it is not difficult to get a preferential treatment.


    It''s impossible now. In the previous purge, the revolutionary government has taken up the blood of the noble clique. Surrender is a dead end, and only if death is carried on will there be a ray of life.


    Although he is reluctant to admit it, the cruel reality tells Danielle that this "line of life" has become more and more illusory.


    The expected upsurge of the revolution did not erupt for a long time, and Danielle knew that the revolution had failed again. It''s not that they didn''t work hard enough, but the enemy is too strong.


    From the moment the kingly party reached a compromise, the strengths and weaknesses of both sides were doomed. There is the European Union behind the Bourbons, and there is nothing behind their height.


    Even the United States, which was inclined to them, is now unable to withstand the pressure of the European Union to provide support to them at this time.


    "Boom boom boom..."


    The knock on the door rang Danielle back to reality, and said slowly: "Come in!"


    The young man gasped and said: "Mr. Danielle, our negotiations with the enemy have failed. They refused to open a hole and let the people out of the city because they were worried that we were pretending to be refugees."


    "Got it!"


    Danielle answered indifferently. It seems that this is just a trivial matter, not worthy of consideration at all.


    This is also expected. Politics is cruel, and the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty is imminent. Naturally, he is unwilling to sprawl at this time.


    Opening an opening to release the refugees out of the city may not seem like a big problem, but in fact it is asking for trouble. I won''t talk about it with millions of mouths, the key is to increase the risk of restoration failure.


    There are millions of people in Paris. Keeping these people in the city, you will be able to overwhelm the revolutionary government in a few months. Without doing anything, the Bourbon dynasty can lie down and win.


    If these people are released, all the material crisis in the city will be solved. Then I don¡¯t have to say, I can only fight the revolutionary party.


    I won¡¯t mention the painful price. The question is, will the refugees be grateful to the Bourbons?


    the answer is negative.


    People''s hearts are complicated, and perhaps everyone will be grateful at first. But this kind of gratitude will not last, and soon everyone will turn into hatred due to a series of problems of delayed resettlement and insufficient material supply.


    Coupled with the instigation of the revolutionary party, maybe there will be an anti-hunger uprising outside the city. Similar things have never happened in human history.


    If you really want to let the refugees leave, the revolutionary government had done it as early as the beginning of the civil war, and there was no need to wait until now.


    If the aristocratic coalition immediately launches a siege upon arrival, then refugees are the best cannon fodder, which can be used to consume the enemy''s strength.


    As an ultra-idealist, in the eyes of Danielle, as long as he can realize his ideals, everything can be sacrificed, including his own wealth and life, let alone a group of refugees?


    After a pause, Danielle added: "Myron, let me know to start the backup plan. At this stage, I can''t take care of that much."


    The young man''s face changed drastically, and he hesitated: "Mr. Danielle, do you really want to do this? The enemy may not be fooled. If the enemy does not come, then..."


    "Nothing in case!"


    "Either live or die. This is a gamble. If France wins the gamble, it is an ideal country without oppression and exploitation; the gamble loses..."


    At this point, Danielle''s words stopped abruptly. If the bet is lost, they are all dead, so naturally they don''t need to know what will happen next.


    ...


    "Hand over the food, or you will be killed!"


    "boom!"


    The middle-aged men who were surrounded preemptively launched an attack. At this time, food is life, and it is impossible to fight to survive.


    A similar scene is staged every day in the streets of Paris. In the face of hunger, nature''s most instinctive survival of the fittest is presented.


    The police, who was supposed to maintain order, gradually withdrew from everyone''s sight at some point. Except for the official gathering area and the main street, they are almost invisible in other areas.


    In order to survive, more and more people began to cling together. Gangs of black forces have emerged one after another, and various vicious crimes of robbery, rape, and murder have emerged one after another.


    The government''s indifference finally aroused public dissatisfaction. The anti-hunger movement sprouted from refugee camps and soon spread to the workers and citizens of Paris.


    On October 21, 1893, a massive anti-hunger march broke out in Paris, and the shouts of the people were passed directly to Carlos''s headquarters outside the city.


    Whether to initiate a siege has once again become the focus of dispute among the nobles.

 Chapter 996： Paris is crying

    "The pressure on us from the international community is very high. Now the opportunity is here. We should end this **** war as soon as possible!"


    ...


    "No! Paris is a mess nowadays, anyone who gets caught in it will be buried. Just listen and you will know that the city is now short of food.


    The chaotic party cannot support the refugees, and neither can we. We must know that we have already settled three million refugees. If another million come, that scene is simply unimaginable! "


    ...


    "Don''t be so scary, as long as you think of a solution, the problem will always be solved. The international community is constantly urging us to end the war quickly. Now is the best opportunity."


    ...


    "The prerequisite for ending the war is that you can afford so many refugees! After the scourge of the chaotic party, it is estimated that all the people in Paris will now become refugees.


    We don''t have that much food in our hands, even if it is immediately purchased from abroad, it will take time. If the chaotic party burns the granary in the city, it will really win the first prize. "


    ...


    Everyone is arguing, which has suffered Carlos. As the king''s reserve, he is really not suitable to intervene at this time.


    Supporting an offensive is to cause trouble to oneself; opposing a city attack will be accused of not being saved.


    Disputes within the aristocratic group are essentially due to interests. Vienna can persuade the three kings on the issue of heirs, but there is no way to help with the division of interests.


    When it comes to vital interests, everyone must stand up and fight. The current situation is very obvious. The orthodox nobles are opposed to the siege, while the other two nobles are supported and opposed.


    In essence, this also involves the issue of betting. The Orthodox have always been supporters of the Bourbon dynasty, and they have made a big bet on Carlos early. Once the restoration is successful, they will definitely get the biggest piece of cake.


    The other two factions were different. The quick response was followed by the bet, but the slow response was nothing. The battle for the throne was settled.


    After the outbreak of the Civil War, the nobles who had already placed their bets had money to pay and some people were the core of this aristocratic coalition; although other aristocrats also made great efforts, they were still a step late and were in a secondary position in the coalition.


    If the restoration is completed smoothly in this way, then in the future French government construction, it will basically be the current situation. The core figure is still the core, and the marginal figure is still on the edge.


    A part of the nobles who are not satisfied with the status quo are now clamoring to break through Paris, preparing to take over the millions of mouths in the city.


    Food in the hands of the Provisional Government is limited, and it has been generous to support the Bourbon nobles in order to relieve refugees. Now that so many mouths are suddenly added, there will definitely be problems with food supply.


    Once the food supply is insufficient, the opportunity will come. To get through the food crisis, the Provisional Government had to ask for help from the nobles who had food, and these marginalized guys could return to the center of power.


    Power struggles have always been cruel, and now the people in Paris have unfortunately become the focus of the game between the two sides. No one knows what the final result will be. The only thing that is certain is that this quarrel will not end for a while.


    The reserve king is not yet a king, no matter how many supporters there are, as long as there is no official access to the throne for a day, Carlos cannot exercise the power of the king.


    At the moment, in addition to reconciling the conflicts between the parties as much as possible, Carlos, the reserve king, can essentially do nothing, and is slightly better than the mascot.


    ...


    The noble clique was arguing, but the situation in the city was completely out of control. Once the Pandora''s Box is opened, it is difficult to close it again.


    Danielle''s bitter tricks have now become a tragedy. There is no way, he just calculated the first step correctly, but overestimated the efficiency of the noble group.


    The chaos in Paris is indeed the best time to send troops to attack the city, but the dispatch of troops also has to be discussed by all parties. It is not whoever has the loudest voice.


    Then, a tragic scene happened. The bait is almost soaked, and the fish is still sleeping at home.


    People are still busy with meetings if the speed of soldiers does not exist. Even if an agreement is reached, so many landmines outside the city will not be able to be cleared in a short while.


    The aristocratic coalition can draw ink, but the situation in the city cannot wait. The Parisians, who failed to protest, launched an uprising again in anger. Whether he wants it or not, Daniel must now suppress the rebellion first.


    It is conceivable that the following drama is definitely not easy to sing. It did not trick the noble coalition army into it, let alone turn defeat into victory, and even had no chance of running away.


    Not everyone is as passionate as Danielle, willing to give everything for the revolution, and more people are still for their own lives. The main reason why everyone agrees with this unreliable bitter trick is to create an opportunity to run away.


    To be able to become the top of the revolutionary government, the background is not too low, and the personal connections are definitely not lacking, or they would have seen God long ago.


    The nobles in France are not monolithic, as long as they are willing to spend money, it is not a problem to break a path. It really doesn''t work. You can still buy roads from the Russians.


    It''s just that these have a prerequisite, and the mines outside the city must be eliminated first. The thing doesn''t know anyone, so anyone who steps on it will blow up.


    Originally they were going to drive the refugees to Lei, but Danielle stopped them. Perhaps it was realized that artificial mine thunder was not reliable, and the consequences were very serious, so everyone accepted the "bitterness" plan.


    It''s a pity that the plan hasn''t changed fast. The big show has already begun, but the audience is blocked outside. This performance is a waste of time.


    The roaring people are definitely not the opponents of the regular army. Even the revolutionary army is a mob, but it is also a mob with weapons, which is not something ordinary people can resist.


    But the people have no retreat. They are either starved to death or give it a go. They can only do their best to survive.


    In order to gain the support of the coalition forces outside the city, the rebels even played the banner of the Bourbon Dynasty. I don''t know where a nobleman emerged and became the temporary commander of the insurgent army.


    The effect is naturally there. After discovering his own existence, Carlos, as the reserve king, used his own energy and used the airship to empty a batch of weapons and equipment to the rebel army.


    Regardless of the food, Carlos is not stupid. He knows what the rebel army is, and holding weapons and equipment can cause trouble to the enemy; if the food is thrown, they might do it themselves.


    This can be seen from the attacking direction of the insurgents, all of which are aimed at food. The so-called strategic locations, government buildings and bank buildings are all unattended.


    The most tragic scene happened. A war broke out around the granary rebel army and the government army, and the streets of Paris filled the streets and alleys of screams for a time. People who were unwilling to endure starvation joined the insurrection team.


    The blood flowed down the sewer and dyed the Seine red. The red river watermark is particularly bleak in the autumn. Since then, the French no longer eat river fish.


    The fighting continued from morning to night. The blood made people lost, and the situation went out of control in the constant fighting.


    "It''s a mess!"


    This was the first reaction in Daniel''s mind. At this point, even if the fish is hooked, they will not be able to collect the net.


    Danielle never dreamed that the revolutionary government stood on the opposite side of all the people in the city. You must know that the original plan was only to sacrifice some worthless refugees, not all the people of Paris.


    It''s a pity that the bureaucrats below don''t think so. Once greed is born, it can''t be stopped anymore. Since the relief food of refugees can be deducted, the relief food of citizens can also be deducted, it is nothing more than the degree of oppression.


    As the most revolutionary Parisians in the world, how could they accept such humiliation? Seeing that the refugees had launched an uprising, many people joined in in a daze.


    At this point, there is nothing to say, both sides are stained with the other''s blood, and only one side will fall.


    "A revolutionary government that played itself to death." As long as he thinks of the evaluation that future generations may give, Danielle is all bad.


    Of course, they are also alone. When you open French history books, you will find that there are still several similar revolutionary governments. They were not the first, let alone the last, and they were accompanied even as negative textbooks.


    In a sense, the melee in Paris is both accidental and inevitable. From the beginning of the siege of the noble coalition, Paris, where food was insufficient, was destined to cry.


    ...

 Chapter 997： cancer

    The news of another revolution in Paris spread, and the entire European world was confused. First, the Revolutionary Party revolutionized the Bonaparte dynasty, and then the radicals in the Revolutionary Party revolutionized the Revolutionary Government. Now I don¡¯t know what party is revolutionizing the Radical Government.


    If you count the royalist coalition outside the city, France has gathered all the people of this era. News reports are all strenuous, not to mention ordinary people eating melons.


    Ordinary people can watch the excitement, and politicians will be busy. The situation is so chaotic that this year''s war reparations will definitely be unnecessary.


    Regardless of which government comes to power, it won¡¯t change money for a while. The country that counts on the French indemnity to subsidize the family is now completely lost.


    The Vienna Palace, Franz, who just reached a compromise with Belgium, is now worried and happy. There is no way, more and more people come to borrow money recently.


    If it is an ordinary commercial city loan, then simply help introduce the bank directly. As long as they can afford the interest and have enough collateral, the financial system of the Holy Roman Empire can help them complete financing.


    With the defeat of France and Paris falling into decline, the financial center of the European continent became Vienna and Frankfurt side by side.


    Finance also needs to be linked to politics. After the European War, Britain and Austria conducted a secret negotiation on the international situation and post-war reconstruction.


    The result is of course self-evident. Looking at the organizational structure of the European Union, you will know that if the two sides negotiate, Britain will not be excluded from the Union.


    There is no doubt that this is the ending of both sides. Excluded from the circle of Britain, its right to speak on the European continent has dropped to its lowest point in nearly two hundred years. In addition to having some influence on maritime countries, continental countries no longer buy their accounts.


    The Holy Roman Empire won politically, but suffered a blow economically. Not only did the plan to raise funds in London went bankrupt, but even Aegis was run on, and the value of the currency fell by five points.


    It is not Franz''s style to just be beaten and not fight back. The British ran on the Aegis, and the Vienna government launched a tit-for-tat attack on the pound.


    Both are gold standard countries, and then an interesting scene emerges. On the one hand, the Aegis was exchanged for gold from the Shenluo and shipped back to the British Isles, while the other side took the British pound to exchange the gold from Britain and shipped it back to the Shenluo.


    Both of them are big gold reserve countries, and they have tossed back and forth many times, and the people who eat melons will be dizzy. In the end, no one can do anything.


    Of course, this is on the surface. In fact, the Vienna government still suffered. The financing plan failed and the value of the Aegis currency was to be stabilized. The government had to tighten its belt to live.


    Affected by this, the progress of post-war reconstruction in Lorraine, Alsace and other areas has been affected. The boss is uncomfortable, and the lives of the younger brothers are even worse.


    Of course, financing is not impossible. Although the British government sees everyone unhappy, the British consortium still welcomes the **** of wealth. It''s just that the interest rate is a little bit higher than normal.


    Regardless of whether other countries can accept it, the Vienna government would rather tighten its belt than borrow money from the British.


    Hard days are temporary. Capital pursues profit, and no one is willing to give up the big cake of European reconstruction. Even if the British government does not support it, it cannot stop the determination of capitalists to make money.


    In particular, the funds that originally flowed into the London market from the European continent first began to flow back to the European continent, transited through the two major financial markets of Vienna and Frankfurt, and entered the post-war reconstruction project.


    Although there is money, not everyone can borrow it. In a sense, in the capital market, countries and individuals are "the strong will always be strong, and the weak will become weaker."


    The richer the country, the easier it is to borrow money; the less rich the country, the harder it is to obtain capital.


    The Vienna government with a strong family background is naturally a high-quality customer of the capital market. The poor Belgium, Sardinia, Lucca, Tuscany and other countries are tragedy. Their reputation is not enough, and they cannot provide enough collateral, so they will be caught The predicament.


    One or two Franz are happy to show the spirit of a big brother, but now they are swarming up to borrow money, Franz has a headache.


    In fact, this is not the first time a country has borrowed money. From the beginning of the Anti-French War, these boys were basically raised by the Vienna government.


    I don''t know, I was taken aback. All these small peasants are billionaires. Judging from their economic situation, let''s talk about repayment in the next century!


    If it is just these, it is not unacceptable. There is a huge political return, and it is not a big problem for the funds to return to the capital for a long time.


    The key is that economic development requires direction, and post-war reconstruction is not just about having money. Although Belgium has suffered heavy losses, its industrial foundation is still there, and as long as it has funds, it can recover soon.


    This Italian state is truly a tragedy. It wants resources without resources, industry without industry, even if it is to develop agriculture, it is still being beaten. The most important thing is that the limited land cannot support so many people.


    When they originally mixed with the French, in addition to a small amount of handicrafts, they mainly acted as a commodity sales market and the role of labor export.


    With the collapse of the French Empire, this fragile industrial chain also collapsed. The Holy Roman Empire only needs the merchandise sales market, but does not need these labors.


    No matter how cheap it is, it is useless. The current economic development has not yet reached that stage, and the number of jobs that can be created in society is limited. Letting these people in is just making ourselves trouble.


    The only choice left to them is to use cheap labor to develop labor-intensive industries without technical content, thereby driving domestic economic development.


    The problem is that Franz knows it''s useless. The rulers of all countries must understand for themselves so that they can formulate a reasonable economic development policy based on their own actual conditions.


    However, the most people in this world are people who lack self-awareness. Of the seven Italian states, none of them has reached formality.


    All the guys with good eyes and low hands, who think they are smart, keep up with the trend of the times, and play with high-tech electrics and internal combustion engines.


    Well, this is Franz pot. The Vienna government has long regarded the power of science and technology as a national policy, and it has now become a social consensus, and even the younger brothers have been affected.


    It cannot be said to be wrong. The problem is that the development of science and technology also requires an industrial foundation. There is no foundation, and you will be at the forefront as soon as you get up. It will fall to death.


    After finally borrowing money, it was wasted by these guys with good eyes and low hands. And the backward production capacity that the Vienna government deliberately eliminated, the first to jump out to take over was actually Belgium with the best industrial base.


    Brothers don¡¯t worry, Mother Nature will have a headache. Nobody''s money is brought by the wind. According to their tossing method, no results will be seen without billions.


    With so much money, is it not good to keep developing oneself? Who is so brain-dead, and wants to borrow it out to fight.


    Faithful words are not always effective. Franz didn''t think he would be able to wake up this group of guys who lacked social beatings and persuade everyone to return to the right path, which is thankless, he would naturally not do it.


    ...


    Franz: "If we refuse to provide them with loans, how much impact will it have?"


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "The impact on diplomacy is not significant. The French civil war is about to end, and the situation in Europe is basically stable, and some disturbances will not affect the international situation.


    Given the current situation in countries like Sardinia, Lucca, Modena, Parma, Tuscany, the Papal States, and Two Sicily, it is reasonable to refuse to grant them loans. "


    No one stipulates that the boss must raise the younger brother. The Vienna government did not take anything away from the countries. Instead, it helped them gain independence and provided large amounts of financial assistance, which has done enough.


    If anyone feels unsatisfied and wants to gain a long view of Shu, then he has to ask the empire¡¯s iron fist whether to agree.


    If you want to jump back, just ask which country dares to accept them. The situation in Europe is very clear right now, that is, the Holy Roman Empire is the dominant family, and if you reach inside, you must be ready to be cut off.


    Minister of Economy Reinhardt: "The economic problem is very big. In fact, the supply and demand of the capitalist economic market have long been problems, but because the European War delayed the crisis.


    The current market boom is just a huge bubble built on the dividends of war. Anything that goes wrong may cause the bubble to be burst.


    Without loan support, the Italian economy will soon collapse. It is very likely to become the fuse of the crisis and detonate the economic crisis that is brewing. "


    No one anticipates the economic crisis, it is impossible. In fact, every time an economic crisis breaks out, there will be signs and signs. The first reaction of the insiders was not to issue a crisis warning, but to retreat first.


    In fact, it is useless to issue an early warning. The market always needs to take over. The bursting of the bubble will definitely bury a large group of people, and the only thing that can change is who is buried.


    The Great Depression after the Great War was itself a natural law of economy. The Great Depression has not broken out, mainly because the economy of the Holy Roman Empire has supported it.


    However, this support is also risky. Just like a malignant tumor on a human body, the longer it stays, the greater the damage it will bring.


    There is no way, some things must be carried to death. Having just become the European hegemon, the Vienna government also needs time to consolidate its position.


    It just so happened that another secret battle broke out with the British. If an economic crisis broke out at this time, the power of the Holy Roman Empire would be diluted.


    Perhaps it was perceiving danger, and the Gladstone government wanted to retreat completely, not wanting to detonate the crisis at the end of its term. After a wave of tentative waves, it decisively closed its hands.


    After hesitating for a while, Franz said slowly: "Fine! Sooner or later, I will come to this point, and there is no need to hold on.


    Tell the governments of all countries that if they want to obtain loans, they should come up with a sound economic development plan to convince the banks that we cannot continue to provide them with guarantees. "


    Frankly speaking, Franz is least expecting an economic crisis to break out. As the world''s largest economy, the Holy Roman Empire alone occupies half of the capitalist world economy.


    Once an economic crisis breaks out, the losses of the Holy Roman Empire will certainly be the heaviest. On the contrary, those feudal agricultural countries that were economically backward were relatively less affected.


    However, there is no way to delay the outbreak of the crisis by relying on the power of the government, and there is also a certain limit. No one knows when this malignant tumor will be detonated. Instead of waiting for others to detonate it, it is better to puncture it yourself and have a certain amount of initiative.


    As for the transfer crisis, it is natural to do it. The problem is that today is different from the past. The economy of the Holy Roman Empire is so large that no one can handle it even if it undergoes a transfer.


    As a sequelae of the continuation of the European War, it should have erupted as early as the end of the war. It''s not easy to be able to drag it until now.


    Even if the government has repeatedly intervened in the economy, the crisis is still a crisis and will not disappear with a few administrative orders. In short, this bitter fruit Franz must be swallowed.


    The only difference is that this time it is not pure overcapacity, but the uneven development of various industries. Mainly affected by the war, the military-related industries were overdeveloped.


    The elimination of market freedom is an economic crisis. Smart people have already earned enough and retreated from related fields. Now the remaining takers are still dreaming of making a fortune, each of them fantasizes about the French Civil War or the expansion of the Japanese-Western War.


    I don¡¯t know if I can get rich, it is impossible for war to expand anyway. Neither London nor Vienna was ready for war.


    War is not about children''s play, unless they are forced to a corner, otherwise there is no certainty, who would go to war with a big country stupidly?


    Britain and Austria do not turn their faces directly, no matter how the proxy war is fought, the scale will not be much larger. It is not easy to be able to help clean up the inventory. If you want to make war fortune, go home and wash and sleep!


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Your Majesty, although the Japanese-Spanish War is still in a state of anxiety, judging from the current situation, the Spaniards'' hope of victory is very slim.


    According to information from the Governor of Southeast Asia, since the outbreak of the war, the Spanish Expeditionary Force has killed 27,000, including 3,400 navy members; while the Japanese army has killed 39,000, including more than 5,700 naval officers and soldiers.


    The Spanish have an advantage in the exchange ratio, but this advantage is not obvious. The Japanese occupy a favorable position, and their army is replenishing much faster.


    If there are no major changes on the battlefield and continue to consume so much, Spain''s defeat is only a matter of time. "


    The exchange ratio is dominant, not because the Spanish army is better able to fight, but mainly because of the gap in weapons and equipment. If the technological gap between the two warships is ten years, then the gap between the Army¡¯s weapons and equipment is an era.


    Being able to lag behind by an era with weapons and equipment, and hit a record of nearly 1.4:1, Franz has some doubts whether the Japanese have broken up.


    The Spaniards also did their homework. The European Union imposed a material embargo on the Japanese early, even if someone smuggled weapons and equipment into the hands of the Japanese army.


    Franz has a say in this point. The navy of the Holy Roman Empire often checks posts on the Suez Canal, the Strait of Malacca and other maritime traffic points. The smuggled munitions are almost cold on the way.


    Even if you can still get equipment from the British, the king of army equipment this year still depends on the Shenluo Empire, followed by France, and the weaponry of the lobster soldiers is really not good.

 Chapter 998： mercenary

    It doesn''t matter if Spain is defeated. The key is that the strategic location of the Philippine Islands cannot fall into the hands of ambitious Japanese, or the Southeast Asia will never have peace.


    Regardless of the fact that the Japanese government is very peaceful now, even though the Vienna government is supporting Spain in an open flame, they are still sluggish and small, as if they have no temper.


    But this is only based on awe of the strong. Now the Holy Roman Empire is strong, and the military power in the South Seas alone can make them unable to eat, even if they want to feel uneasy.


    However, times are changing. The Philippine Islands that fell into the hands of the Spanish and the Philippine Islands that fell into the hands of the Japanese are two completely different concepts.


    The former has declined. Even if the Philippines is fertile, it can only contribute a certain amount of income to Spain, and the national strength will not help much.


    If it fell into the hands of Japan, it would be completely different. With the resources of the Philippines and the hard work of the Japanese, it is appropriate to create a medium-sized power, and it is still the kind of combat effectiveness.


    If it was just these, it would not be enough to make Franz jealous. After all, the Holy Roman Empire is too abnormal now, even he himself never thought that one day he could create such a huge empire.


    The problem is that Japan is not a normal country. There are veterans who are pressing down on it, and they are not going crazy for the time being. The future is not necessarily the same. Refer to their original time and space to know that it is a completely tricky movie series.


    No one can guarantee that one day the Japanese will go crazy and attack the Austrian Nanyang region. Franz didn''t want to go to the Far East and fight the Japanese.


    It is estimated that normal people do not like wars that have lost blood, won or lost blood. Unless there is a certainty of killing, Franz would not launch such a meaningless war of attrition.


    From the standpoint of the Holy Roman Empire, it is best for the Philippine Islands to remain in the hands of the Spanish. At least the Spanish government will not fantasize about competing with them for the supremacy of Southeast Asia, let alone daring to think about the Australasia region.


    "Is the Spanish army just such waste?"


    Prime Minister Carl asked first. As a normal European, he really couldn''t imagine that the European army would do such a **** record by doing the native Japanese.


    Without the record set by the Italian army, the current performance of the Spanish army can be said to be the worst among all colonial empires in Europe.


    Don''t say it is an exchange ratio of 1:1.4, even if it is an exchange ratio of 1:10, it is the performance of inferior students. Under normal circumstances, they are chasing thousands of people in a row, and one regiment can play the war of annihilation.


    Spain is the originator of the colonial war and the creator of the record of conquest. I think that Spain conquered the Aztec Empire with 600 people, and 177 people and 62 horses overthrew the Inca Empire.


    Compared with the current record of the Spanish army, even if the gap between heaven and **** is not so big. Such a conceptual impact, Prime Minister Karl, as a normal person, is naturally unbelievable.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg explained: "It is much more wasteful than we expected. However, this is not without a sign. As early as the European War, the Spaniards exposed the problem of low army combat effectiveness.


    They concentrated the elite troops of the whole country, carefully planned the battle, and in the end they did not even fought the cannon fodder troops temporarily formed by France.


    In the entire anti-French alliance, only the Italian armies have the same combat effectiveness as them. The combat effectiveness they now demonstrate should be the lower limit of the European army. "


    Everyone is complaining about the Spanish rubbish, and no one mentions that the Japanese army is powerful. Well, Franz admitted that the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army this year really has nothing to do with toughness.


    It''s not that the Japanese don''t work hard. The problem is that military spending determines the upper limit of the military''s combat effectiveness. If you haven''t shot hundreds of bullets, you are ashamed to say that you are a veteran; if you don''t have thousands of bullets, can you feed the elite?


    The infantry is like this, the artillery is even more powerful. Every qualified artillery is fed with cannonballs. Generally speaking, hundreds of cannonballs are indispensable. Even if they are mostly training ammunition, that is not a small expense.


    What''s more, the artillery was worn out. Training several gunners to scrap an artillery was a routine operation.


    The armored soldiers and pilots with higher technical requirements, let alone, are all made with money. Of course, there are no Japanese in these arms, so there is no need to consider it.


    In addition to the consumption of ammunition, the soldier''s salary, daily life, and maintenance of weapons and equipment are also a considerable expense.


    If it is true that according to the standards of the Shinra Army, the Japanese Army¡¯s little military expenses and raising an infantry division would be a little bit difficult, let alone the others.


    And this dilemma will continue, until the localization of weapons and equipment can be achieved, and the cost of weapons and ammunition will be reduced.


    By referring to the original space and time, for a long period of time, the Japanese Army only maintained a single-digit standing division, and was often dissatisfied with the division.


    Even if the forces are so compressed, the military expenditure is still not enough. In desperation, the Japanese practiced hand-to-hand tactics, and then became the king of hand-to-hand combat.


    It''s just that with the fighting power brought by blood and courage, it''s okay to bully the garbage cannon fodder. If you encounter a real elite, it is to give food.


    In fact, elite troops are not necessarily death-daunts. Their real strength lies in their professionalism.


    Simply put, even if it is a few hundred meters away, the probability of him hitting you is 20 to 30%, but you can only fight back by luck.


    In modern wars, an average of several thousand rounds of bullets kills an enemy, and the tens of thousands of rounds of bullets used in future wars kills an enemy, mostly due to ordinary troops. However, the elite troops need much less ammunition to kill an enemy.


    It is also based on this that the top officials of the Vienna government did not care about the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. A country that even needs to import artillery has no qualifications to make everyone fearful.


    ...


    Seeing that the topic was running off the track, Franz interrupted: "It doesn''t matter whether the Spanish army is waste, the key is that the British are involved. The London government is supporting the Japanese, and we cannot let Spain lose the war, at least Can''t lose too badly."


    In international politics, face is sometimes very important, especially for the newly born hegemon.


    Although both Britain and Austria in this Japanese-Spanish War were remotely controlled from behind, in the eyes of many people, the Japanese-Spanish War was a continuation of the British-Austrian hegemony struggle.


    If Spain suffers a disastrous defeat, it will send a signal to the outside world: In overseas competition, the Holy Roman Empire is not an opponent of the British.


    Although this is a fact, the Vienna government must die without admitting it. In a sense, admitting that it cannot compete with Britain in overseas competition means admitting failure.


    As a challenger, you can tolerate failure, but you cannot admit failure. This is the case with politics. Sometimes you have to deceive yourself.


    Besides, how can you make them feel at ease if you don''t show some strength to the kids?


    Franz does not want Spain to be able to reverse the world, as long as he can play a record that hurts both sides, he is satisfied.


    If it can''t, it is not unacceptable to make the Spaniard lose a little decently. After all, military victory is not a victory, and diplomatic games can still rewrite the final outcome.


    As long as the Spaniards show sufficient strength, Franz will be able to use diplomatic means to force the Japanese to withdraw from the Philippine Islands.


    "It''s too late to help the Spaniards train the army. If you want to change the battlefield situation in a short time, you can only hire mercenaries.


    The problem now is that the Spaniards are too poor. It is already very difficult to maintain the expeditionary force, and there is simply not enough money to hire an army.


    What''s more, the Japanese military strength is not too weak, and there is no mercenary in the world that can accomplish this task. "


    Prime Minister Carl proposed. The Vienna government has not never done anything like it. When it competed with the British for South Africa, it overcame the vest of "mercenaries". It''s just that it was discovered later that it was unnecessary and simply shot out the government forces of the Boer Republic.


    The only problem is that the Philippines is different from South Africa. South Africa eats it on its own, and it is all right to pay for it; while the Philippine Islands are Spanish. For the sake of international reputation, the Vienna government cannot swallow it.


    Bring your own dry food to help the Spaniards fight. How can there be such a good thing in the world? Even though the Spanish government had paid the price, it was only in exchange for the support of the Vienna government, and it was not enough to make the Holy Roman Empire go into battle.


    Without the participation of the Vienna government, relying on the ability of the Spaniards, even if they were really willing to pay for the army to help fight the war, there would not be such a powerful mercenary.


    Under normal circumstances, a mercenary is only one hundred and eighty, and those with more than a thousand are huge teams.


    Combat power is also very different. Among them, the strong combat power can suppress the government forces of various countries, which can be said to be the elite of the elite; more mercenary teams, it is okay to bully the indigenous people, and the regular army can only give food.


    It''s okay in small-scale battles. If it is placed in tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of general battles, the number of mercenaries is not enough.


    Franz nodded: "If you don''t have any money, lend it to them and let the Spanish take the colonial proceeds as collateral. There is no such strong mercenary group in the world, so you can set it up yourself.


    Not long after the end of the European War, there are still a large group of retired officers and soldiers on the European continent, and there are always desperadoes who like to lick blood on the tip of a knife.


    If the number of people is not enough, I will go to France to recruit. I have been hungry for so long. I believe someone will be willing to fill the stomach of the family.


    By the way, all mercenaries in Italy don''t want them. This time I went to fight in the Philippine Islands, where there is no pasta. "


    Without conditions, conditions must be created. No one knows whether a mercenary can defeat the Japanese army. It is better to do it than not.


    Rather than sit back and watch the Spaniards defeat, it is better to fight hard. It was the Spanish who paid the money anyway, and the Vienna government only needed to push it in secret.


    It is best to be able to function, and it does not matter if it is not. The situation has deteriorated to this point, and it will not be worse.


    Even if the plan fails, the Spanish government is crying. The Vienna government is nothing more than losing face, and at most temporarily not competing with the British in overseas competition.

 Chapter 999： Bourbon restoration

    The Spanish government has not yet made a decision, but the French civil war came to an end first. Regardless of how hard the new Paris government works, there will be no way to change food.


    The sky and the earth are big, filling the stomach the most. Regardless of the general situation of the revolutionary government, ordinary people can''t fill their stomachs today. Who can care about tomorrow?


    There are only three ways before everyone: first, accept the new government honestly, and then be starved to death; second, rush out to survive, if you are lucky, you may be able to avoid the minefield perfectly; third, Rebellion and retake food from the revolutionary government.


    Those who choose the first way are almost starved to death, even if they haven¡¯t been starved to death, they only have half their lives left; those who choose the second way are either killed by bombing or retreat and escape. The sky is not much more than the European bison.


    (Note: The European bison went extinct in 1627.)


    In order to survive, more and more people in Paris joined the uprising. The new Paris government has been exhausted, more and more urban areas are occupied by the insurgents, and the situation has reached the most critical moment.


    Danielle has long lost the spirit of the past, this round of social beatings is too cruel, and extinguishes all his illusions.


    The intellectuals, students, and gangsters who originally supported the new government have now changed their faces. How much support there was before, how hostile is now, it seems that the situation is out of control because of their incompetence.


    That said, it seems to make some sense. Judging from the results alone, the performance of the new government is indeed not very good. But to say that they are incompetent, it is really wronged.


    If the only enemy was the Royal Party, the new government led by Danielle would have killed the Quartet a long time ago, and it is estimated that the whole country has now been calmed down.


    It is a pity that the enemy they face is the entire European society. The radical revolutionary ideas are not only opposed by the aristocracy, but even by the bourgeoisie.


    The ordinary people, who should have been their biggest supporters, also stood on the opposite side of them because of their stomach problems. Looking up, the whole world is their enemy.


    ...


    The roar of guns is getting closer and closer, and every time Paris is crying. Seeing the enemy approaching, the captain of the guard dutifully reminded: "Mr. Danielle, the First Division has collapsed, and the enemy is coming here. Leave!"


    Obviously, this is not the first time he has urged Danielle to run away. It''s just that Danielle is firm and has persisted until now.


    "Leaving, where do you think I can go if I leave now?"


    "Rather than hiding in a corner and being caught by the enemy in the end, it''s better to wait for them here. Even Robert didn''t run. Am I not even a traitor?"


    A politician is not easy to be a politician. Once you get too deep into the play, you can''t get out. Now Danielle is too deep into the play. He firmly believes that the hapless Robert is a traitor, and he is a hero who saves the people from fire and water.


    In other words, he deliberately paralyzed himself and prevented himself from waking up to escape the cruel reality.


    After all, the situation is now clear, no matter who comes to power, he will not let his former leader go. Who made him break the rules of the game first?


    Not only is he the boss who can''t escape, but the younger brother behind is also unable to escape liquidation. But people are lucky, and Danielle''s unwillingness to run doesn''t mean that his subordinates can''t run either.


    Even if you can''t get out of the city, Paris is so big, just find a small corner and drill inside. In this age of chaos, it is not easy to find a person.


    ...


    Not sending troops to attack the city does not mean that Carlos does not care about the development of the city. In order to control the intelligence for the first time, Carlos dispatched airships to investigate every day.


    The details are unclear, but Carlos still knows the general situation in the city. Once the new revolutionary government is finished, does he want to take over the mess in Paris?


    If possible, he would rather take the order later. Even if it will lead to prolonged time for his succession, Carlos will not hesitate.


    There is no way, as soon as we take over the market, we must assume the important task of helping the people and restoring the economy. It''s not that Carlos likes to evade responsibility. The problem is that the mess is too big, and if you take it all at once, it will probably crush his shoulders.


    Buy food if you don¡¯t have enough food. Vienna¡¯s control of food exports is only aimed at the revolutionary government, and the Bourbon dynasty is not within the limits. The only problem is that there is no money in the pocket.


    Times are changing, and the cost of restoration is constantly rising. Even with the support of the noble group, Carlos''s pocket was already empty after the formation of a restoration army and the resettlement of a large number of refugees.


    "Borrowing money" is undoubtedly another headache. France¡¯s huge debt has scared away all international banks.


    In order to raise funds, Carlos started a crazy big sale model.


    Overseas assets invested by the Bonaparte dynasty¡ªsell; a series of infrastructure including ports, wharfs, roads, bridges, and parks¡ªsell; state-owned banks, industrial and mining enterprises¡ªsell; ...


    In short, as long as there is no industry that can be realized, there is nothing that cannot be sold. If anyone pays, I guess Carlos wouldn''t mind even selling the Palace of Versailles.


    The most regrettable thing is that the situation in France is now collapsing, and the original valueless industry can only be sold for one floor price.


    The floor price must also be sold. Who makes them short of money? Generally speaking, Carlos has done one thing recently: raise money-buy food.


    In the restoration coalition headquarters, Lieutenant General Felix reminded: "His Royal Highness, the sound of guns in the city has been reduced, and it seems that the battle is about to end.


    The time to seize Paris is approaching, and now we need to organize manual mine clearance and clear a road for the army to pass. "


    When the mines were buried, how happy they were to play; when they were clearing mines, how hard they were. No one knew that civil strife would break out in Paris, and the mines were buried as hard as possible to avoid the enemy rushing out.


    The inner three floors and the outer three floors are densely packed with mines. Even the soldiers responsible for burying mines can''t accurately remember where they are buried.


    Facts have proved that the landmine siege law is indeed very effective. The defenders in the city have been blown up in multiple attacks.


    It''s troublesome when clearing mines. This is a high-risk job. A bad operation will send oneself to the sky.


    "Organize people to explore slowly. This kind of thing is not fast. The food in the city should be able to last for some days. We still have time. When necessary, we can organize airships to put food into the city."


    They were all horrible ideas, but Carlos said without changing his face.


    Excavating slowly, it seems to be responsible for the personal safety of the soldiers who cleared mines, but in fact, I want to accept the mess later.


    Originally, the food in Paris can still last for a while, but after this wave of civil war, it is still unknown that it can last for a few days.


    What''s more, people''s hearts are complicated. Even if there is food in the city, it is impossible to distribute it to everyone fairly. The end result is nothing more than that those in power continue to feast, and ordinary people continue to starve.


    The airdrop of food is even more nonsense. The few old and broken airships in their hands can drop a dozen tons of food into the city every day. It looks like a lot, but it''s a drop in the bucket.


    If you don''t suffer from shortage and unevenness, if you don''t have enough food, you can only grab it. In a sense, putting food into the city is not solving problems, but intensifying conflicts.


    Knowing that it was a bad idea, Carlos had to adopt it, because he had no better choice now.


    As a reserve king, there is always something to do when the people are in dire straits. Even if the sequelae of these measures are serious, the starting point is always good.


    Throughout the ages, there have been too many good intentions to do bad things, and they are finally forgiven; but those who really do good things often face accusations of impure motives.


    Being able to stand out from many candidates, Carlos naturally does not lack political skills. If it is really a trash, even if the nobles are willing to accept a useless puppet, the Bourbon dynasty cannot let him out ashamed.


    The situation in France is so chaotic, no matter who is up there, and the means are not ruthless, don''t try to stand firm.


    Looking at the problem from another angle, the more chaotic the current situation in Paris, the greater the casualties and the smaller the hidden dangers that will be faced after the future acceptance.


    After the chaos ends, it is estimated that for a long period of time in the future, the people of Paris will become more familiar with the revolutionary party.


    ...


    The wheels of history are rolling forward, which cannot be blocked by personal will. On December 7, 1893, the radical revolutionary regime led by Danielle was destroyed in the vast ocean of People''s War.


    On December 10, the Bourbon Restoration Group led by Carlos officially entered Paris. On the 12th, Carlos was crowned king in the ruined Palace of Versailles, and France once again opened the Bourbon era.


    The restoration was successful, but Carlos, who was looking at the messy Palace of Versailles, regained the Bourbons, was not happy at all.


    The years of hardship have just begun, and not only the Palace of Versailles is ruined, but the whole of France is in a state of waste. The resettlement of refugees, the restoration of the economy, and the repayment of debts have become the three big mountains weighing on Carlos.

 Chapter 1000： Stock market crash is coming

    No matter how bitter life is, life still has to go on. After the shabby enthronement ceremony was completed, Carlos''s first decree was the reckoning.


    There are not many good citizens in the city of Paris now, and the ones that can survive are not fuel-efficient lamps. If there is no internal cleaning, His Majesty Carlos can''t sleep.


    The main targets of the liquidation are naturally the remnants of the revolutionary government, including the middle and lower-level bureaucrats who have turned to the past, as well as the rogues and vicious criminals who took advantage of the Paris chaos.


    "A flowing government, an iron-clad official."


    It is no longer applicable. There are a large group of nobles who support the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty. It is obvious that the cake is not enough if the position vacated by the top is only.


    The great nobles look down on the official status of these sesame mung beans, which does not mean that the little nobles in the country are not interested. Moreover, even if they are not interested, there are brothers, sisters, and collateral children who need to be resettled.


    After all, the core of participating in the restoration of the aristocratic coalition is this group of people. Now when it is time to reward the merits, Carlos can''t come up with enough rewards, and it is not too much to arrange a job, right?


    Then, the bureaucrats who had been living in the land for a hundred years were unlucky. After lurking for so many years, he was finally spotted.


    I don''t know if I don''t check it, I''m surprised when I check it. There are rumors that "Napoleon IV emptied France" and "the top level of the Republican government emptied France". Facts have proved that these are indeed rumors.


    They are all runaways, even if they can take the money and leave, how much can they take away? It is these unremarkable bureaucrats who are really capable of shorting France.


    Maybe one didn''t take much, but they couldn''t stand the crowd. Everyone gets a share, and even the richest family background will be hollowed out by the bureaucrats.


    Among other things, a third of the real estate in Paris is occupied by these bureaucrats. Many factories and enterprises also have stocks of these people.


    There are even more seized cash and floating wealth. For example, in the home of a director named Ferdo, he found 200 kilograms of gold, some gold and silver jewelry, and hundreds of billions of francs.


    Well, let''s not say the franc. Francs issued by the Republican government have ten zeros behind the largest denomination number. Everyone is a billionaire, and the purchasing power of hundreds of billions of francs is not as good as the thousands of francs before.


    The only difference is that there is still a large amount of small currency in the seized francs, which is obviously a product of the Bonapartist era, which adds up to hundreds of millions of francs.


    There is no doubt that this is obviously not the time for the seizure. The huge sums of money in the past have now become waste paper. A piece of bread costs tens of millions of francs. The pile of small francs is not enough for ordinary people to eat for a week.


    Thinking about it, I was drunk. The huge greed has not been able to beat inflation. I really don''t know how ordinary people survived.


    They did not catch up with the peak of wealth and ransacked their homes, and it seemed that they had harvested a huge amount of wealth, but the actual value was greatly reduced.


    Carlos was not disappointed, this was expected. Although francs are not valuable, foreign exchange, gold and silver jewelry are still good. Adding all these together, there will always be tens of millions of Aegis, and it''s okay to relieve urgent needs.


    The remaining real estate, corporate stocks, etc. cannot be changed for a while, and it is difficult to calculate the specific value.


    Where there is money, there is food, and food can stabilize the situation. Against the backdrop of the "excellent performance" of the previous two governments, the Bourbon dynasty, which can barely fill everyone''s stomach, has become the savior in the hearts of the people.


    No one knows how long this gratitude will last, but the situation in France has stabilized in the short term. Resuming production has been put on the agenda, and social order is tending to normalize.


    ...


    Watching the Bourbon dynasty struggle, Franz breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Carlos could stabilize the situation in France, he would be content.


    As for the issue of indemnity, it is good to have it, it does not matter if it is not, it is also okay to drag on a wasteland, anyway, Franz will not collect debts when the French have no money.


    However, good times are always short. Affected by the end of the French Civil War, after the Vienna stock market hit a new high on January 6, 1894, the market quickly plunged by 9 points in the afternoon, and the military sector led the decline by 21 points.


    This is just the beginning. After the opening of the next day, the military sector led the decline again, and the sector had fallen by 19 points at the end of the afternoon.


    Within two days, 40% of the market value of the military industry sector has evaporated, and the market value has been reduced by 15 points. The wealth of billions of Aegis disappeared.


    The matter is not over yet. After the end of the agonizing weekend, the stock market opened again next Monday and the market fell by 3 points. The military sector continued to lead the decline by 7 points, and some stock markets even lost 90% of their value.


    Both were the financial centers of the Holy Roman Empire. The stock market in Vienna plummeted, and Frankfurt was naturally unable to escape. At the moment, both are bad brothers, and neither is luckier than the other.


    In January, the stock markets of the two major financial centers fell all the way, even if they rebounded occasionally, they fell back the next day.


    As of the end of January, the Vienna stock market had fallen by 34.7% from its peak, and Frankfurt was not much better. The overall market had fallen by a third.


    The military sector that detonated this crisis is even more unsightly. Those who cut it in half are all excellent white horses, and two-thirds of them are companies with core technology. It is not bad for ordinary companies to keep one-fifth of their market value.


    There is no way, the military industry is a cyclical stock that eats the dividends of war. How gorgeous the financial statements during the war were, and how **** they were after the war.


    The current decline is just a market panic caused by the end of the French Civil War. Franz is sure that if these military companies release their financial statements for 1893, their stock prices will fall further.


    The reason is naturally very simple. Last year, the orders of the Shenluo military dropped sharply, and the anti-French alliance, a group of large arms importers, also stopped their procurement.


    The French Civil War and the Japanese-Spanish War, which were highly anticipated by everyone, mainly consumed inventory after the victory of the Anti-French War, and did not bring too many orders to domestic military enterprises.


    Without orders, there will naturally be no performance. Almost all military industrial enterprises carried out major layoffs last year, which in itself was the biggest disadvantage.


    As a matter of fact, the military industry stocks started a downward path as early as the end of the European War. It was just that the situation was tense in the middle of the year. The conflict between Britain and Austria was on the verge of breaking out. The Japanese-Spanish War and the French Civil War broke out one after another, and the market once again heated up.


    Unfortunately, catching up with this last wave is the picker. The main factor that caused the stock price to plummet was that the French Civil War ended too quickly and the dealers did not complete the shipment. In order to stop the loss, we can only sell like crazy.


    The real economy will not be better when the stock market crashes. Companies that can complete the transformation in time are always in the minority. The vast majority of companies still hold a fluke and want to carry it through.


    With the occurrence of the stock market crash, a series of problems such as financing difficulties, bankruptcy waves, and unemployment waves also followed one after another, which directly interrupted Franz''s good mood.


    I originally thought that the economic crisis was triggered by the financial bankruptcy of the Italian states, but I did not expect the French civil war to end early and burst this bubble first.


    The bubble has exceeded the plan, and the time to burst earlier is obviously not a good thing, which means that the preparations of the Vienna government have not been completed.


    There is no way, the confidence of the market is too weak to withstand the toss. The bad news of the end of the French Civil War led to the bursting of the military-industrial stocks bubble, and it was impossible for Franz to go in and pick up the market in order to extend the time.


    Frankly speaking, he also admired those warriors who dared to take over on the first day of the stock market crash. Especially those who play more with leverage are the warriors among the warriors, referred to as the dead warriors.


    If you admire it, you don''t need to follow suit. Once the prelude of the stock market disaster is opened, whoever enters will be swallowed.


    Affected by the stock market disaster, police officers in all major cities of the Holy Roman Empire had to work overtime. High-rise buildings, bridges and rivers have become key monitoring objects. Recently, the frequency of dumplings has been too high.


    According to statistics from the Vienna government, the number of suicides in the Holy Roman Empire in January 1894 increased by 114.6% over the same period last year, and there were even more suicide attempts.


    There is no way, the world is so cruel. Since you have chosen to go to the gambling table, you have to bear the consequences.


    The only thing that made Franz gratified was that not only his family was unlucky, but also a large group of bad brothers.


    As the world''s largest economy, the economy of the Holy Roman Empire is in trouble, and there is one industrial country in the world that can''t escape.

 Chapter 1001： The shrewd William II

    The bubble was burst, and Shinra, the economic leader, suffered the most; Britain, as the second largest industrial country in the capitalist world economic system, naturally suffered the second largest loss.


    It doesn''t matter whether the two countries are already facing each other politically, but economically everyone has long been tied together. The Shenra Empire¡¯s economic bubble was serious, and Britain¡¯s economic bubble was not far from it.


    In fact, the crisis should have erupted after the end of the European War, but it was suppressed jointly by all forces.


    The Vienna government took measures, and the London government was not idle. When the Gladstone cabinet was in power, Britain¡¯s diplomatic strategy almost collapsed. If economic prosperity disappears, it is estimated that the British people will tear them up.


    The cabinet wants to pass the final term of office safely, and the consortium needs time to retreat. The two sides hit it off, artificially creating a virtual economic boom in the second half.


    The economic crisis that should have erupted in 1893 has been dragged to the present. If it were not for the thunderstorm in the Vienna stock market, the crisis is expected to continue in the future.


    In this context, Robert Cecil, who had just taken office, was tragic. The stock market crash came before the **** was firmly seated, and the economic crisis was about to break out.


    The UK implemented a free economy these years, and the government cannot interfere in the market. Of course, just listen to this, if you are serious, you will lose.


    Failure to directly intervene in the market does not mean not intervening at all. In fact, the government''s economic policies, laws and regulations are all important factors affecting economic development, and the difference lies only in the degree of interference.


    Including tax rate adjustments, social relief, joint consortiums to save the world, launching foreign wars and transferring crises, etc., are all part of government intervention in the market.


    "How is it, did the consortium agree to rescue the market?"


    No matter that Prime Minister Robert Cecil was not in a hurry, since the economic bubble was burst, the London stock market has followed in the footsteps of the Vienna stock market and started a continuous downward pattern.


    Unlike the conservative country of Shinra, where a large group of family companies are holding their shares tightly and not going public, Britain is the most developed country in the financial industry, but all companies that scale up are listed companies.


    It is easier for listed companies to obtain financing, which is conducive to speeding up the development of enterprises. The sequelae is that enterprises are affected by stock price fluctuations.


    The management model of professional managers seems very scientific, but the company''s money is not its own after all. In order to obtain higher returns in the short term, corporate management is usually more aggressive when formulating strategies.


    Fortunately in normal times, once the stock price drops sharply and corporate financing becomes difficult, radical development strategies often lead to a break in the corporate capital chain.


    In contrast, non-listed, conservative family companies prefer to be steady. Although the speed of development has been a little slower, the company itself rarely has large debts and maintains a sufficient flow of funds most of the time without the risk of breaking the capital chain.


    The most important thing is the large companies that are not listed. They are usually high-quality companies with good profitability and strong market competitiveness. They have the strongest ability to resist risks.


    For details, please refer to the Royal Consortium of Wenfranz. Most of the listed companies are high-risk technology companies, or companies with insufficient profitability and uncertain development prospects, and companies whose development potential has touched the bottleneck of the industry.


    Companies that are truly profitable or are in a stage of rapid development are all nestling down and making a fortune. When did they reach the bottleneck of the industry ceiling, when is the time to go public.


    Whatever grows together and shares together, just listen to this kind of deceit. Isn''t it good to hold a high-yield transaction that makes a steady profit without losing it? Why do you want to share it?


    Perhaps some companies have done it, but such companies are rare, and there are only a hundred and eighty of the thousands of listed companies, and most of them have performed mediocre after listing.


    Companies that have been able to operate stably, outperform inflation, keep up with the country''s economic development, and have no thunderstorms are all conscientious companies.


    If all these high-quality companies under the audience are listed, even if the valuations given by the market are low, the size of the two major financial centers of Vienna + Frankfurt cannot be smaller than that of London with the economic volume of the Holy Roman Empire.


    In this context, the Holy Roman Empire, where the stock market fell the most, suffered less economic impact than Britain''s.


    Minister of Economy Aquina shook his head: "It is a pity that they rejected our proposal. The consortium believes that there is still a bubble in the current stock market, and there is a very big risk of rising stock prices, and we need to wait.


    If the government really wants them to invest in bailing out the market, the consortium has also put forward a condition, that is, they must work with Vienna together. They are worried about being profited by others. "


    Robert Cecil frowned, and said angrily: "Wait a minute, the company will go bankrupt, and the city will be saved. They will fight with Vienna, but they can''t figure it out.


    The current situation is very obvious. After the European War, the Holy Roman Empire has experienced major economic problems. It is now in an economic adjustment period. If there is this stock market crash, they will have an economic crisis.


    And we are different, just the hapless guys implicated in. If you can''t stabilize the stock market, you must accompany them through the economic crisis.


    If you don¡¯t drag everyone into the water, it¡¯s no wonder that the Vienna government will rescue the city. Now they can¡¯t wait to drag everyone down to share the loss for them. "


    It''s no use complaining. There is not only British capital on the London stock market, but also capital from continental Europe.


    If the parties fail to reach an agreement, the British consortium will rescue the market, and they will take the opportunity to sell, and they will become the catchers.


    Although the capital of the European Union began to flow back since the beginning of the year, only a small part of their huge volume has flowed out.


    After the outbreak of the Vienna stock market crash, the British consortium took advantage of the local households to take the first step and give international capital a head.


    Now they have to consider the issue of saving the market, they naturally worry that others will follow suit. If you spend a lot of money to get the stock price up, and others take the opportunity to run away, they will be forced.


    After all, a consortium is not a panacea. In the deceitful capital market, anyone must be cautious, or they will be eliminated by the market sooner or later.


    Moreover, although a large number of corporate bankruptcies are very unfavorable to the country, it is a capital feast for the consortium. They can completely take advantage of the opportunity of corporate bankruptcy and reorganization to earn some high-quality corporate income at the price of cabbage.


    ...


    It''s not just the British government that has a headache. All the capitalist industrial countries have a headache in the face of the hob meat that wants to pull everyone into the water.


    In the past, countries were criticizing the Vienna government for interfering in economic freedom. This time there is no need to spray, but the result is even more unacceptable.


    The Vienna government finally followed the natural laws of the market economy once, and as a result everyone was dragged into the economic crisis.


    In fact, Franz is also very embarrassed now. If possible, he is not willing to have an economic crisis now. But there is no way, the economy of the Holy Roman Empire has gone wrong unknowingly.


    Especially in the northern states, not only is the industrial development uneven, there is also a large amount of overcapacity. For example: railways and construction are the two hardest hit areas.


    After the end of the European War, I don''t know who made the idea, and several northern states have played with major infrastructure. There was no problem with infrastructure, but the problem was that they had done a lot of unnecessary infrastructure.


    The repeated construction of railway lines and branch lines even penetrated into the villages, and the blooming real estate projects are simply not practical water conservancy projects.


    If it hadn''t been for the outbreak of the economic crisis and the government of the Kingdom of Prussia declared bankruptcy, Franz would not have known that anyone would be so happy.


    In fact, even if he knew it in advance, he couldn''t interfere. State autonomy is not just for fun. How to develop the economy is the freedom of others, and there is no need to report to the emperor.


    The only good thing is that the North German region had a poor harvest last year. Yes, the lack of food at this time is also good, at least for now.


    If there is a bumper harvest of grain, Franz will also consider the problem of surplus of agricultural products. After all, after the economic outbreak, people have to tighten their belts, even for rigid demand products such as food, sales will decline.


    The lack of grain harvest in the north last year at least guaranteed the stability of the imperial agriculture. As for the subsequent impact of the lack of grain harvest, they are all minor problems.


    Except for the Kingdom of Prussia, which became poor due to the Russian-Prussian War, the economic conditions of the other northern states are very good, otherwise they have no money to make things.


    Since the outbreak of the economic crisis, with the exception of Wilhelm II who came to Vienna to ask for help, the other states have only sent a few telegrams to complain about difficulties, and cried out for money.


    It can be seen that they are still able to hold on for the time being and are unwilling to allow the central government to intervene in the internal economic problems of the state.


    This kind of worry-free little brother, Franz is the favorite. As long as it doesn''t cause trouble to the central government, who wants to interfere in the internal affairs of the state if it is not fed up?


    Regardless of whether they are killed or not, just from the results of economic development, these state governments have done better than most of the provinces directly under the Central Government.


    In the Kingdom of Prussia, the problems left over from history are too serious, and the huge indemnities brought about by the war have affected domestic economic development.


    But in general, the economy is recovering pretty well. Although I lag behind my neighbors a little bit, the per capita income surpasses Spain and Russia, and is about to catch up with France before the war.


    Although the impact of the economic crisis is great, it has only just begun, and it is far from the most difficult time. With the family background of the Kingdom of Prussia, even if it can''t hold it, it won''t kneel in the first wave.


    In particular, the Kingdom of Prussia suddenly declared financial bankruptcy without any warning. Under normal circumstances, they should seek help from the central government before declaring bankruptcy.


    Even if it is for the sake of the empire''s face, as long as the funding gap is not too large, the Vienna government will give them a hand.


    The reality is quite the opposite. Before the government declared financial bankruptcy, apart from tossing out a bunch of unfinished projects, it did not seek assistance from Vienna at all, as if it was bent on bankruptcy.


    After the Berlin government declared financial bankruptcy, Wilhelm II jumped out and ran to Vienna crying and selling, which was obviously abnormal.


    Today is different. As a member of the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia has the ability to bargain with the British.


    Franz has every reason to believe that the Prussian government deliberately bankrupted itself, and the economic crisis only provided them with a "bankruptcy excuse."


    Even if there is no such economic crisis, they will use other excuses to go bankrupt after a while, for example: the government''s capital chain is broken, and they are unable to pay for the project...


    After all, the Prussian government now has many benefits from bankruptcy! For domestic economic problems, you can turn to the central government for help, and the Vienna government cannot sit idly by; the debt owed to the British that will not necessarily be able to be paid off in the next century, can also request debt restructuring reasonably.


    The Kingdom of Prussia also has a history in this regard. When the "German Federal Government" went bankrupt a year ago, the Berlin government followed suit.


    Unfortunately, in the end, the British only accepted the transfer of claims from the German Federal Government. After all, the German Federal Government was a government that did not sign the contract today and will be dissolved tomorrow. In order to avoid finding the debtor, the British can only pinch their noses to admit it.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is different. Even if the government is dissolved and the king is still there, it is impossible for William II to lose the throne because of debts. As long as the country is still there, the government is gone and the government is reorganized. Anyway, the debt owed will not run away.


    In addition, the Holy Roman Empire was still being formed at the time, and there was no central government to protect it from the wind and rain. The Berlin government could not withstand the pressure exerted by the British.


    Now it''s different. As long as the Berlin government is thick-skinned, the British can''t do anything about them.


    The "collateral" of debt?


    No problem, although send someone to pick it up, and promise to cooperate fully.


    Tariffs are now collected by the central government. As long as the British think they can take away the tariffs from the Vienna government, there will be no problem.


    Ports and docks, although in the hands of the Kingdom of Prussia, involve territorial sovereignty, which is also the work of the central government. To talk is to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as long as the Vienna government is willing to agree to all negotiations.


    The right of coinage, that also belongs to the central government. If you want to discuss with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prussian government as a local government has no right to intervene.


    ...


    In short, after the debt default, the Prussian government once signed a series of mortgage contracts with the British, but now none of them can be implemented.


    Although these treaties were still legally valid before the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, they had to negotiate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Empire if they wanted to fulfill the content agreed upon in these treaties.


    "Intentionally failing to account" and "no money to repay the debt" are two completely different concepts. The former will be despised by the international community, and the latter will be over as long as the collateral is handed over.


    Now, as long as William II is willing to put down his face, make a posture willing to hand over the collateral, and then push the problem to the Vienna government, the matter will be over.


    In the end, it was the British who compromised. It was the Vienna government who paid the debts for them. These problems don''t need him to have a headache.


    Knowing that it was trouble, Franz had no choice but to bite the bullet and take it. No matter what the reason, he, the emperor of the Empire, cannot allow the loss of national sovereignty.


    Thinking of this, Franz wanted to beat the keyboard guys to death. Who said that William II was stubborn, and that the political tactics of others were playing smoothly.

 Chapter 1002： "Loving" people haunt

    Facts once again proved that the boss is not easy to be the boss, and at the critical moment, he must also fight thunder for the younger brother. The debt between Prussia and the British is something that everyone knows, and no one can deny it.


    "Repaying debts is justified."


    Even if the political situation has changed, but the creditor of the Kingdom of Prussia is still there, the debt will naturally exist. The British must collect the accounts in accordance with the agreement in the loan contract, and no one can say that it is wrong.


    Originally, this had little to do with Franz. The debts of the states were not the debts of the central government, and the empire had no obligation to bear them for them. Even if the British are collecting debts, they cannot find the Vienna government.


    The problem is that now the Berlin government is pretending to be dead, and the "debt problem" has been raised to safeguard national sovereignty, and the matter has fallen to the Vienna government.


    It is impossible to fulfill the contract. If it is implemented in accordance with the treaty, the people''s spitting stars can drown Vienna.


    It is impossible to give money. If we help the Kingdom of Prussia to pay off its debt today, we don¡¯t know how many governments will go bankrupt tomorrow. In the face of interests, politicians have always had low morals.


    A breach of contract is even more impossible. As a newly emerging overlord, the Vienna government must maintain its international image.


    In particular, the Vienna government still has debts to collect outside. If it takes the lead to play helplessly, in the future, people can use "international practices" as an excuse to go wrong.


    It can be said that the Vienna government is now forced into an extremely embarrassing situation. William II personally came to Vienna to ask for help, probably not just for help, I am afraid it is more to "please".


    Having caused such a big mess, it is obviously impossible not to give an explanation. Even with a high degree of autonomy, the central government can also give them small shoes.


    Now that I have been selling miserably, except for the face that I have some trouble, the actual loss is minimal. Even if the Vienna government deliberately asked them to settle accounts, after this wave, there was no way to do it.


    The rules of the game are like this. The Kingdom of Prussia did something unethical this time, but the kings of the family came to apologize personally.


    Rubbing his forehead, Franz asked concerned: "The cabinet is going to deal with Prussia''s debt problem?"


    Prime Minister Carl: "The most ideal result would naturally be for the British to make concessions. Allow the Prussian government to postpone payment or carry out debt restructuring, and part of it will be compensated by the indemnities distributed by Prussia during the Anti-French War.


    This is almost impossible. Britain has also continued the economic crisis. The London government is now in need of funds. If there is no greater benefit, they have no reason to accept debt extension.


    Debt restructuring is even more troublesome. The situation in the Kingdom of Prussia is pretty good. If it weren''t for a bunch of unfinished projects by the Berlin government before, there would be no financial bankruptcy.


    France is the real giant pit. Judging from the current situation, it is God blessed that the Paris government can not go bankrupt. As for war indemnities, in the next two or three years, we cannot have much expectations.


    On the debt issue of the German Federation, we cheated the British. Now I am afraid that they will not accept the transfer of claims anymore.


    On the premise of not breaching the contract and not sacrificing national sovereignty, I am afraid that only secretly traded in interests in exchange for the British to make concessions on the Prussian debt issue. "


    Although the benefits of gambling on the success of national games are great, the cost of failure is also very heavy. In recent years, the Kingdom of Prussia has been paying the price for the failure of the previous gambling national luck.


    Even if they became the victors of the anti-French war, the compensation they received could not fill the hole left by them.


    Thinking of this, Franz suddenly understood the decision of William II. Without getting rid of the mountain of "debt", the Kingdom of Prussia will always be at the bottom of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Yes, it is the bottom. Tens of millions of Aegis are paid every year, and the Berlin government has no extra financial resources to build the country.


    After the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire, another major event occurred in the Berlin government. Someone in the government proposed to transfer two domestic infantry divisions to the Central Army.


    For no other reason, I can''t afford it. Throwing the army to the central government not only saves a sum of money, but it is still these people who guard the safety of Prussia.


    In the eyes of government officials, anyway, even if the army is retained, the command power will be taken away by the central government. Even if the king still has the power to command, it has nothing to do with the Berlin government.


    Only this move was strongly opposed by William II himself. The military command power taken by the central government is only in the war period. The highest military commander of the state army in the peace period is the king.


    Once transferred to the Central Army, it will be different. Even the Constitution of the Holy Roman Empire stipulates that the state monarch is the highest military commander in the region where the army is stationed, but the real commander is the state army.


    As for the Central Army, military expenditure is allocated by the emperor, and generals are appointed by the emperor. William II would not naively think that after losing these rights, only a nominal supreme command can control the army.


    Normally, there seems to be nothing, but if something really happens and you need to use the army, you suddenly find that you can''t command the army, then it will be over.


    In a sense, losing military power means losing the ability to overturn the table. The people below can unscrupulously overhead the king and play purely in accordance with the rules of the game. I am afraid that few kings can play the minister below.


    Just look at the many states of the Holy Roman Empire, but none of them have given up their military. Including those great aristocrats who were sealed overseas, one by one, within the scope of the law, they formed their own private army.


    According to statistics from the Vienna government, the total strength of the armies of the states + private armies of the nobility in the Holy Roman Empire accounts for about one-third of the total number of the imperial army.


    If you add various colonial groups and civilian armed forces, this ratio is likely to be more than half. In other words, it is these various armed forces that are equal in number to the Central Army.


    This is an inevitable result, and the state is a legacy of history. If the Vienna government doesn''t pay attention to food, why should people mess with you?


    Not to mention the private armies of the nobility and the civilian colonial armed forces. Without these people, where did the empire''s colonies come from?


    Jiangshan was all shot down with a single shot. When it comes to dividing the cake, can you still kick them out?


    Even if you cross the river and demolish the bridge, you have to wait for things to be considered after crossing the river. The territory of the Holy Roman Empire has surpassed any country in history. If you play directly under the central government, even if it is not dragged to death by administrative expenditure, you will be killed by endless uprisings.


    Really think that Franz is willing to give up a big deal? Not all of them are practical needs. If you don''t divide the cake, why should the people below give you their lives?


    Judging from the actual results, the major colonial empires are all troubled by national uprisings, but the Vienna government has never bothered.


    In fact, the private army of the Holy Roman Empire is not the most. The British have the most private armed forces, but they are named companies, colonial governments, and dominions.


    To put it simply, you opened up a colony, and the British government appointed you to form a colonial government, such as the East India Company.


    Of course, whether you can keep it in the end depends on your ability to move, or your background background in China.


    If it is really managed directly, with the number of lobster soldiers, at most one can rule Canada. There can be no more, no more.


    The rights that everyone is struggling for, William II, who has already obtained it, is naturally unwilling to give up. If you analyze it carefully, it is not difficult to find that the bankruptcy of the Berlin government was the result of a compromise between all parties in Prussia.


    After pondering for a while, Franz shook his head: "Prussia owes a lot of money to the British. Even if the London government is willing to compromise, the consortium behind it will not stop.


    The exchange of interests requires us to exchange interests with them. You can''t make major strategic concessions just because of the debt problem, right?


    When the British come here, talk to them slowly. Delay as much as possible, and maybe after the economic crisis passes, the Kingdom of Prussia will have the money to fulfill its debts. "


    In the face of interests, no one is worth mentioning. The current situation is very obvious, and it is difficult to solve the problem. If you don''t want to solve the problem, then there is no trouble.


    Anyway, it is the Kingdom of Prussia that is not paying the debt, not the Holy Roman Empire. The current debt fulfillment is in conflict with imperial law, and that is not the responsibility of the Vienna government.


    The big deal is to let the British go to the Imperial Court to sue, so that the guys in the court have a headache. It is precisely this opportunity to push the Legislative Council to issue a law that prohibits local mortgages from raising debts.


    Before this, Franz had already let out the news, but seeing the strong willingness of the governments of various states to boycott, there was no proposal for a long time. The Prussian debt crisis is just an opportunity to come.


    The definition of "public power" is very broad. National sovereignty, government revenue, state-owned industries, and government office buildings can all be regarded as part of public power.


    Once the law is passed, the governments of various states will not be able to take out any collateral if they want to borrow, and the only thing they can rely on is the credibility of the government.


    For pure credit loans, Franz doesn''t need to worry about it. Not to mention whether anyone dared to borrow a huge amount of debt, even if it is really borrowed and a debt default occurs, it will not involve national sovereignty.


    If you can''t afford it, you can''t afford it. If you go bankrupt, you will go bankrupt. This year, many local governments in continental Europe went bankrupt. No matter how much you play the ball, you can''t play against the central government.


    ...


    The Prussian debt crisis is just a small episode. The economic crisis has ravaged the world. European people are now very anxious, they are almost out of food, and have no intention of eating melons.


    Even if there is a newspaper publication, it can''t help everyone to have no money to subscribe to the newspaper. In the overwhelming wave of unemployment, people are now most concerned about recruitment notices.


    Take the Holy Roman Empire as an example. After the economic crisis broke out, the domestic unemployment rate directly doubled by five times, and there are signs of continuing to expand.


    This is a good situation, after all, the Shenluo Empire has an African continent that can vent its pressure. Before the economic crisis broke out, the domestic unemployment rate was already very low.


    Like previous economic times, after the outbreak of this economic crisis, the colonial government and noble lords still came to the mainland to attract people.


    Just look at the newspapers and you will know that the overwhelming recruitment advertisements are all going to work in the colony.


    That''s right, it''s "going to work". After so many years of immigration, I have already left for immigrants. The rest are not wanting to leave their hometown, or for some reason cannot leave the mainland.


    In order to keep pace with the times, current soliciting advertisements no longer directly ask for immigration. It only requires signing a long-term labor contract, and working for 5 or 10 years will do.


    After all, time is the best catalyst. After five or ten years in the colony, even if you want to leave, you must think twice.


    No way-treatment. All the noble lords these days are "good guys". Not only do they provide high salaries, but the key is that they are very "loving" and are willing to help their subordinates when they encounter problems.


    I especially like subordinates to bring their family members there. Not only are they willing to provide free housing, but they can also guarantee the resettlement work. Even the education of children is also solved.


    It¡¯s really "loving". Looking at the Imperial Orphanage, most of them are abandoned. The few remaining houses have only some children with unsound health, and all orphans with healthy limbs are adopted by these "loving" people. Up.


    Even some time ago, the problem of orphans and refugees on the border that had troubled the Vienna government was solved by these "loving" people.


    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, the scope of activities of "loving" people has expanded from the empire to the entire European continent. Where they are, you no longer have to worry about having more children.


    In a sense, this is also a highlight in the current economic crisis, and fewer people are starved to death than before. If you are hungry, you can go to these "loving" people.


    Of course, not everyone wants it. "Loving" people are very tolerant of children, but they are still very strict with adults.


    Don¡¯t street gangsters, don¡¯t have criminal records, don¡¯t have bad minds, don¡¯t have grievances against the society, hatred...


    These requirements have nothing to do with Ives. As a five-good young man, if he is willing to work in the colony, there are at least hundreds of employers to choose from.


    Yes, it is to choose an employer. Almost all the fiefs and nobles of the Holy Roman Empire are short of people. In order to increase the labor force, everyone has tried every means.


    If it is not for worrying about language barriers, which is not conducive to territorial management, it is estimated that everyone will go abroad to grab people.


    In fact, intermediary companies specializing in providing immigration for the fiefdom nobles have long been born. If the local people can''t attract people, they go abroad to find a way.


    It doesn''t matter if the language is impassable, they can provide training; the eating habits are different, and they are all hungry. Why are you still picky?


    Even labor skills and obedience can be trained. The immigrants cultivated by certain intermediary companies can even do what they do.


    The only problem is that the immigration costs of such training are too high. Most nobles can''t afford this kind of high-standard service. In order to save costs, everyone would rather hire people by yourself.


    The honest and friendly local youth like Ives happens to be everyone''s most welcome talent, so naturally they don''t have to worry about work.


    The problem is that Ives doesn''t want to leave his hometown, but just wants to find a job locally that can support his family. Unfortunately, there is not.


    If you were to find an ordinary job locally before the economic crisis broke out, there would be no problem.


    It is a pity that this is a time of economic crisis, and most companies and factories are too late to lay off workers. Who can''t figure out how to recruit at this time?


    Searching through today''s newspapers, Ives finally found a local company recruitment information in a small corner.


    Before he could be happy, Ives'' face collapsed. No way, the above recruitment conditions are too high.


    Not only requires a high school degree, but also requires professional work experience, which happens to be something he does not possess.

 Chapter 1003： Chaotic world

    It was another day of unsuccessful return, and Ives'' mood became heavier. Without income for more than five months, his poor wallet is about to bottom out.


    Reach out to his parents, not to mention whether he can let go of his poor self-esteem. The problem is that Ives'' parents are just ordinary people. The grandparents above need help, and there are younger brothers and sisters who need to support.


    Now that we are catching up with the wave of layoffs and salary cuts, everyone can''t wait for a dollar to be spent in half. The savings in the past are the last guarantee to survive the crisis. You won''t use it until the mountains and rivers are exhausted.


    Unable to bite the old Evis, after returning to the rental house, he looked at the world map on the wall in a daze.


    The map was left by the landlord. It is said that it was given by the merchants to celebrate the victory of the European War. Frankly speaking, from the map, the Holy Roman Empire is indeed domineering.


    Excluding areas that humans cannot live in, the Holy Roman Empire has occupied nearly a quarter of the land and one twentieth of the ocean, making it one of the only world empires in the world today.


    Ives also had blood, fantasizing that Jin Ge Iron Horse will fight on the battlefield, and finally return to his hometown to become a noble nobleman.


    Unfortunately, he was born at an untimely time. Waiting for Ives to join the army for military service, just in time for the end of the European War, and before the completion of recruit training, the French surrendered.


    Not to mention the battle achievements, even the opportunity to go to the battlefield. Finished the last few months of military service smoothly, and then retired and went home to look for work.


    It doesn''t matter if the noble dream is broken. The probability of ordinary people becoming aristocrats is inherently low. The ones who can stand out are "Emperor Possession". Even if they encounter opportunities, most people will end up looking for a farm.


    Ives didn''t envy at all, really didn''t envy it. As long as he works hard, he will have the opportunity to buy a farm in his lifetime.


    Under the beatings of the society, Ives felt that it would be good to be a great engineer. After all, his mechanical operation classes were full marks in school. With dreams in mind, I came to this strange city with retirement pay.


    I originally thought that a talent like him could easily enter a large enterprise with well-paid treatment, and then quickly get the appreciation of "Bo Le", and then obtain the key training of the enterprise, and finally become a great engineer.


    It turns out that this is entirely his own thinking. The job search career has just begun, and the economic crisis has already come.


    Under the background of companies layoffs, Mo said that he entered a large, well-paid company, and even Ives did not get the job of washing dishes in street restaurants.


    Overseas, what a remote place that is. Although airplanes have already appeared, they are only used in the military, and at most civilian flying clubs.


    If you want to fly between Africa and the mainland, there is no problem in theory, but it is not realistic at all. Safety aside, the high operating costs alone make airlines daunting.


    At present, all airlines of the Holy Roman Empire are mainly airships, mainly to undertake short- and medium-distance fast freight. Passenger transport is also available, but the price is not affordable for ordinary people.


    According to the normal rhythm, the fastest round trip from the mainland to the African continent by boat takes one month, and in some remote areas it may take half a year for a single trip.


    Needless to say, the farther Southeast Asia and America. It can take several months as quickly as possible, and a year and a half as slowly as possible.


    The journey is so long, it is naturally expensive. Many people have not returned home for more than ten years after they left their hometowns. It''s not that they don''t want to go home and have a look. The problem is that the cost of a round trip is a year''s income.


    Ordinary people can''t withstand such a toss, especially with a small family, in order to let the family live a better life, everyone has to let go of homesickness.


    Many immigrants return to their hometown with their entire family only in their later years after leaving the mainland. There is no way, only at that time can it be possible to make up for free family leave.


    The colonial government or the employer¡¯s promised five-year family visit leave were only for the employees themselves and were limited to one person. If you want to bring your family, you must either accumulate the number of family leave visits or pay yourself.


    It''s not that you can''t offer better conditions. The problem is that you leave with your whole family, and people are worried that you will never return!


    Except for those who are outstanding, they can return several times. When ordinary people return to their hometown, it is already "children meet and never know each other, and laugh and ask where the guest comes from." The good memories of my childhood hometown are gone.


    Looking at his dying wallet, Ives knew that if he couldn''t find a job, he would compromise with life.


    Maybe there is a better life overseas, but the taste of home can never be found. Once you step out, your relatives and friends will become passers-by in your life.


    This night, Ives had insomnia. He also had insomnia with thousands of unemployed soldiers. Whether to go out and ask for life has become another decision on their life journey.


    ...


    The economic crisis rages on, not only the people¡¯s life is not easy, but also the life of the governments of various countries.


    The bankruptcy of the Prussian government was just the beginning. In May, the governments of Modena, Parma, and Two Sicily also went bankrupt. In June, the governments of Sardinia, Lucca, and Tuscany were unable to hold on and joined the bankruptcy. In the wave.


    In the entire Italian region, the Papal State is left struggling to support it. After all, it is a religious country. With donations from believers, the situation in the Papal country is better than that of its neighbors.


    But that is only better. If the economic crisis continues and believers have no money to donate, the Papal State will probably join the wave of bankruptcy.


    The collapse of the Italian region is just the beginning. As far as Franz knows, the governments of Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland, which are still insisting, are also struggling.


    Because Belgium suffered heavy losses in the war, the reconstruction work was only halfway through, and it encountered an economic crisis. It is considered good to be able to persist until now.


    Switzerland is struggling. In order to build the newly acquired territory, the impoverished Swiss government borrowed heavily in the financial market.


    Now it is raining, the banks suddenly took their umbrellas, the financial problems were suddenly exposed, and the Swiss government was in a dilemma. If the project is unfinished, the initial investment will be wasted; if it continues, the government finances will not be able to sustain it.


    As for Portugal, that is the siberian Husky. The domestic republican faction and monarchist faction are so happy that no one cares about economic construction.


    Unlike other colonial countries, the Portuguese colony has lost money, and it has been losing money for many years.


    Don''t ask why they lost money, they lost money anyway. And the more you lose, the more interesting it is that the more a losing colony, the more the Portuguese are reluctant to give up.


    Even if someone pays a high price to buy this "bad" asset, they still insist on holding it. Just know the reason for yourself, there is no need to say it.


    In short, in the face of increasing colonial spending, Portugal has shown less and less power. In order to maintain the colonial empire, the Portuguese owed a huge amount of foreign debt, and the high debt has pressured this small European country to breathe.


    Spain was originally the strongest of these countries. Unfortunately, a Philippine war not only emptied the Spanish treasury, but also tore through their disguise as a "superpower".


    Although the Philippine war continued and Spain was not defeated, the strength they showed was really difficult to link with the great powers.


    If it hadn''t been for Vienna''s repeated pulls, Spain would have collapsed. Now it is not so much that Spain is at war with the Japanese, it is better to say that Shinra is playing the role of the Japanese.


    Looking at the situation on the battlefield, you know that the Spanish fleet, which suffered heavy losses, not only completed the supplement, but even added a capital ship.


    Needless to say, the army, now the main forces on the battlefield have become mercenaries, and those who are engaged in PK with the Japanese are the elite of the French army.


    You can see from the record. The exchange ratio between the two countries was 1:1.4, but now it has directly risen to 1:2.7, which is a qualitative breakthrough.


    The Spanish Expeditionary Force, which was originally beaten by the Japanese army, has gradually taken the initiative. Although victory is still far away, at least it will develop on the positive side.


    In contrast, the Japanese, who are also impoverished, are now much more miserable. With the support of the British, the navy is not a problem, but the army can''t help it!


    The British can figure out how to fix the gap in weapons and equipment, but it takes a long time to wait; the problem of soldier training can only be solved by the Japanese.


    Originally they were learning from the French, but now the Philippines happens to stage a battle between master and apprentice. Originally, the Japanese army would not suffer such a big loss, the key is the disaster caused by the expansion of the army.


    Not every country has the ability to raise hundreds of thousands of standing troops in peaceful times. Japan has only a few standing divisions, which add up to hundreds of thousands.


    After the outbreak of the Philippine War, it quickly expanded to more than 800,000, an increase of five times. Whether it is an officer or a veteran, they are all in short supply.


    Even if it was made up by Bushido thoughts, the professional qualities still failed to improve. Looking at the shooting rate of the soldiers, you know that they are shooting on the battlefield, and even the Spanish Army hangs them, not to mention changing to the French elite.


    Their only advantage lies in their courage, and they work hard to be unambiguous. It is a pity that Japan is so poor these days. The environment in which soldiers have lived since childhood has restricted their growth. Many soldiers have yellow faces and thin muscles, and they know that nutrition cannot keep up.


    If the nutrition hasn''t kept up, the physical fitness can''t keep up. Originally, Asians were inherently slightly worse than Europeans in terms of physical fitness. Now this gap is even more obvious.


    If it weren''t for the jungle to use, no matter how brave the Japanese army was, it wouldn''t be able to survive now. However, the jungle is not omnipotent. If the enemy does not come in, they will not be broken.


    Unlike the Spanish army, mercenaries come to fight for money. One by one, the cities were full of morale, and when they encountered the jungle, they pushed back and forth.


    Then, an interesting scene appeared. With the help of hundreds of thousands of mercenaries, the Spanish Expeditionary Force successfully captured many cities in the Philippine Islands, but the jungle became their forbidden area.


    Mercenaries are unwilling to go to war where there is no oil and water. The Spanish army has been taught a lesson, and they are also unwilling to go into the jungle to suffer.


    The Japanese soldiers who had made an ambush ahead of time fed the mosquitoes in the jungle for nothing. As a last resort, the Japanese could only play guerrilla warfare, coming out of the jungle from time to time to attack and obtain supplies from the enemy.


    If the situation does not change, it is estimated that after another year and a half, the expeditionary force will be able to take all the important towns of the Philippine Islands, and the Japanese troops occupying the vast jungle will truly become guerrillas.


    Obviously, this is not something the Japanese government can tolerate. In order to win the war, they have wooed the locals and formed a solid "anti-white coalition."


    It''s just that during the Spanish rule, conflicts between the indigenous tribes were deliberately provoked, and now this major alliance is full of hidden dangers. Many people suffer from a deep panophobia. It is okay to help wave the banner and shout, but it is still far away to count on them to contribute to the war.


    For the Japanese government, military troubles are only minor problems. As long as they are willing to die, everything is not a problem. Now the disadvantage is that they do not understand the European rules of the game.


    I didn''t know that the Spaniards would let the mercenaries act as the main force and was caught off guard. As long as this breath is relieved, the situation will improve later.


    In contrast, financial trouble is the real trouble. The Japanese government, which has never been prosperous, has long surpassed the financial endurance limit while maintaining a large navy and raising a continental army.


    Although the Japanese army gained a lot in the Philippine Islands, most of that wealth went into the pockets of individuals, and the government got only a small portion. This part of the spoils alone is obviously not enough for war funding.


    In normal times, you can still borrow foreign debts, so you don''t need to think about it now. During the economic crisis, cash is king, and bank consortia are tightening money, and they will not lend out easily.


    Don''t even think about issuing bonds. With the tide of unemployment, ordinary people are counting on the funds on hand to survive the crisis. Who has spare money to buy bonds?


    "British support", just listen. Not everyone is Louis XVI''s irony, selling blood to aid the United States, it happened once in history. It is impossible to want the support of the British at all costs.


    Moreover, the London government is now overwhelmed by it. Economic crises are erupting all over the world. As the world''s second largest economy, Britain is no exception.


    Perhaps it is because the financial industry is too developed. As the economic crisis raged, Britain also experienced a financial crisis.


    Of course, war is not all bad. At least this war allowed the Japanese government to survive the economic crisis. Compared with the Great Depression in the European world, Japan''s economy is still "prosperous" except for the smell of gunpowder.


    ...

 Chapter 1004： Lose money

    The disaster in Europe, the Americas naturally can''t escape. With the vigorous development of international trade, economic ties between countries have become increasingly close.


    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, not only the downstream manufacturing and retail industries suffered heavy losses, but the intermediate wholesalers and upstream raw material suppliers could not escape.


    Then, beef and soybeans in Argentina are not selling well, copper mines and saltpeter in Chile are unsalable, and cotton in the Union countries is rotten. The worst loss is naturally the United States of America, which is the furthest along the road to industrialization.


    No way, as soon as the economic crisis broke out, big dumping came. In this regard, the interests of Britain and Austria are the same, which can also be regarded as the common will of European countries. After the split, the Americans have no confidence to refuse.


    Not only was the market hit, but the most tragic thing was that British capital had withdrawn its investment in the United States at a critical time in order to cope with the domestic crisis.


    The upheavals of strikes, unemployment and populism spread like wildfire. Especially the "Free Silver" movement in 1892 intensified this crisis.


    It has not been a day or two since the price of silver has fallen. The "free silver" policy has undoubtedly put the dollar on the path of devaluation and inflation.


    It is not that Americans do not know the consequences of the "free silver" policy, but are mainly forced out. Facing the competition of European industrial and commercial products, domestic companies in the United States have little power to fight back.


    In order to protect domestic industries, the US government has to adopt stimulus policies. As for the sequelae caused by this, the ordinary people are naturally paying the bill, and agriculture is undoubtedly the heaviest loss.


    However, the United States has been divided once, and the strong agricultural states have almost all gone with the Confederate states. The remaining states are dominated by capital, and naturally no one cares about these small problems.


    When inflation encounters an economic crisis, the situation is completely different. The decline in the purchasing power of ordinary people directly led to the further shrinkage of the market, and the vicious economic cycle began.


    The withdrawal of British capital exacerbated the crisis, and a strange scene appeared. On the one hand, inflation is severe, and on the other hand, there is insufficient currency on the market.


    The United States of America, which has a serious shortage of gold reserves, has fallen into a currency crisis while falling into an economic crisis.


    In response to the crisis, Cleveland, the Democratic president of the Democratic Party, took decisive measures to get rid of the Great Depression: issuing government bonds to buy gold.


    Bankers will naturally not give up this opportunity to make a fortune. While providing gold for these high-interest-rate bonds, they exchanged paper money for gold reserves.


    Just like this, the gold is still the original gold, the reserve has not increased much, and the intermediate interest rate difference has made the bankers earn a lot of money.


    Looking at the intelligence in his hands, Franz very doubted whether Cleveland was bought by the bankers. This kind of brain-dead monetary policy was taken out.


    Doubts belong to doubts, and it doesn''t affect him to get in and get a share. The only regret is that the United States is not fat enough these days, the plates are too small, there are too many people who divide the cakes, and even fewer people can get them as a dragon.


    The spread of 680,000 U.S. dollars is the result of one month''s operation of the Americas branch. For ordinary people, it is a huge sum of money, but for Franz, it is better than nothing.


    Later, Franz didn''t care anymore. Any brain-disabled policy is not sustainable, and this policy of sending money is no exception. If Cleveland keeps playing like this, the US government may be overwhelmed by debt before the end of its term.


    No matter how wonderful the gold bond policy is, it cannot affect Cleveland''s being a "good president." Just by repealing the McKinley Tariff Act, known as the "Mother of Trusts," he must be a "good president."


    ...


    According to the financial world, everyone is tied to risk, so it is not a risk. The same can be applied here. The economies of all countries in the world have fallen together, or it can be about equal to no decline, at least in terms of national strength.


    The goal was achieved, but Franz was not happy. In any case, always find a way to survive the economic crisis.


    All countries have been dragged down, leaving no opportunity for competitors to rise up. Strategically, they succeeded, but it has become more difficult to restore the economy.


    Looking at the world map, Franz reluctantly said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to mediate the Japanese-Spanish war. The Spaniards are about to be unable to sustain it, and the situation of the Japanese is not much better.


    If the war continues, I am afraid it will become a war of attrition between us and the British. With the intensity of the Philippine campaign, it will not be possible to tell the victory or defeat in another three to five years.


    A game that is doomed to no results, there is no need to continue wasting funds. Now it is the best mobile phone reception, and it is estimated that the British are not willing to spend money on the water. "


    Once the war between the two poor ghosts continues, the last unlucky one is the gold master. Although this year has not yet developed to the point where "the money owed is the uncle", there is still nothing we can do when encountering a master who has no money.


    Spain is relatively good, at least there are still a few rich colonies, worth a little bit of money; Japan is really poor and white. If you get the Philippine Islands, there will always be a day to pay back the money; if you don''t get it, the British will lose all their investment.


    The oil yield of soybeans is 20%, the oil yield of rapeseed is 36%, and the oil yield of sesame is 45%, but can you squeeze the oil out of chaff?


    Save others by oneself, changing Franz''s position in the British government, now we have to consider whether it is worthwhile to continue investing in the Japanese.


    Relying on capital to kill the enemy, if the opposite is the Russians, it is almost the same. Unfortunately, this time the opponent is the Shenluo Empire, without billions of pounds in, even the bubble can not come out.


    Even though the British have stronger capital, the endurance of Shinra is stronger! It is not only capital that is tested by the war of attrition, but endurance is also important.


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg frowned: "Your Majesty, the key to mediating the Japanese-Spanish war lies in the ownership of the Philippine Islands. At this stage of the war, I am afraid that neither Japan nor the West will easily give in.


    If the two countries choose to share the Philippine Islands, the war can end now, but the two sides will fight again in a few years.


    We don''t have so much time to entangle on it. From the standpoint of the empire, the best way is to let the Japanese give up.


    If we want the Japanese government to make concessions, we and Spain will certainly not be enough. Even if we pull the entire European Union, we will not be able to succeed unless the British also support us.


    just¡­¡­"


    Franz interrupted: "It''s not just! The protagonists of the Philippine war are Japan and Spain. Don''t you think we have mixed too much?


    At this time, it''s time for the Spaniards to work hard. No matter how unbearable they are, as a European country, they will never lose to the Japanese in the fight for the right to speak of public opinion in Europe?


    Let them use their influence, build momentum for themselves in Europe, and by the way describe Japan as barbaric, it''s almost enough.


    Now, during the economic crisis, the British Parliament is not idle. With so many eyes fixed on it, where does the London government get so much funds to support the Japanese.


    After the end of the Japanese-Western War, without this gold-swallowing beast, the government finances can take a breath. This is very beneficial to the subsequent economic construction. "


    The war costs money, and the Philippine campaign is now underway, and both Japan and the West need "a lot of money" and "a lot of materials." Mere verbal support has no meaning.


    Once public opinion is hyped up, the British government will provide money to aid Japan, and the croaking British people will definitely make them unable to eat.


    On the issue of grasping the government''s handle, the opposition party is a natural ally of the Spanish government. Once a problem breaks out, they will definitely attack the parliament.


    Even if the British government can imply that the consortium lends to the Japanese, but they do not provide guarantees for the safety of the debt, who would lend the money to the Japanese government that seems to know that it is unable to repay it?


    The Japanese government, which has no money, can hardly not compromise. If we don¡¯t take advantage of the fact that we still have some terms in our hands, we won¡¯t even have the capital to negotiate terms.


    The only regret is that the Japanese-Western War ended in this way, and the Holy Roman Empire was unable to maximize its benefits. From the perspective of return on investment purely, the Vienna government is equivalent to doing a loss-making business this time.


    However, in order to get out of the economic crisis as soon as possible, Franz has no longer cared about losing money. The consumption of more than 10 million Aegis per month, used to restore the economy, can create tens of thousands of jobs.


    After all, the Vienna government is really poor now. Not only does the domestic economy need to recover, but also money is needed to help the younger brothers.


    Bankruptcy belongs to bankruptcy, and the government still needs to have it. The debt issue can be shelved first, but the social order of various countries cannot collapse.


    Today is different from the past. As the European boss, the Holy Roman Empire has become the defender of order. Gone are the "beautiful" times when watching the excitement is not too big.


    ...


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, in view of the current special circumstances, the Cabinet is preparing to increase investment in infrastructure, launch the Asia-Africa-Europe Ring Railway ahead of schedule, and promote the domestic economic recovery with infrastructure.


    Taking into account the huge investment in this project, the cabinet plans to split it into multiple sub-projects and take out the sections with a higher rate of return for financing construction to reduce cost input.


    The remaining road sections where construction is difficult and no return on investment can be seen will be invested and constructed by the government. The main funding is resolved through bank loans and the issuance of national debt.


    The current situation is very beneficial to us. During the recent period, more than a dozen European countries, including Russia, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia, and Rwanda, have borrowed a lot of funds from us.


    The Aegis settlement system has already been established on the European continent. It happened to catch up with the economic crisis, and the British are now overwhelmed by it.


    As long as we can get out of the economic crisis first, Aegis will have the absolute upper hand in the struggle for currency hegemony.


    As long as Europe is stable, it will be simple to move from Europe to the world. It is nothing more than a question of buying, buying and buying. No matter what governments think, capitalists welcome Aegis. "


    The money-losing strategic railway is destined to be paid by the government. There is no way, the tricks of the deception can only be used once. As early as 30 years ago in the construction of the domestic railway, the capitalists were fooled once, and now everyone has become smarter.


    No matter how good your story is, no one will care if you can''t see the return on investment.


    The "Asia-Africa-Europe Ring Railway" sounds domineering, but it is actually the case. It is nothing more than connecting the original railways in series to make up for the missing lines in the middle.


    It is hoped that this "make money" may increase the population of the Holy Roman Empire by four or five times, and be able to see that loss of hope.


    This only refers to "making money" in name. Since operating income is greater than operating costs, if you want to recover investment costs and obtain a considerable rate of return, it is estimated that the population will have to increase seven or eight times.


    I don''t know if it can be realized in the future. Anyway, it is impossible to see Franz in his lifetime. It doesn''t matter to lose money, the key is to lose value.


    In theory, as long as the Shenluo Navy can master the Mediterranean, this seemingly strategically significant railway has no practical significance. After all, sea transportation is cheaper. After a large circle of railways, merchant ships have gone back and forth several times.


    Judging from the current international situation, the Shenluo Navy¡¯s hegemony in the Mediterranean has been fully established, and even the British cannot shake it.


    If the British really had the courage to send the main Royal Navy into the Mediterranean, Franz would laugh in his dreams. The bathtub is not a joke, and no one stipulates that naval battles can only be fought by the navy.


    As the world''s largest air force, Franz can aggressively declare that coastal areas are restricted areas for warships of various countries.


    Whether taking off from the Asia-Africa-Europe continental circle or from the Italian peninsula, the Shenluo Air Force can make them drive away.


    It doesn''t matter if the hit rate is low, as long as the number goes up, there will always be gains. It''s really not good, and the Japanese "Kamikaze" team is also good.


    In addition to airplanes in the sky, there are submarines under water. Originally, Shinra was not very good at the research and development of submarine technology, but this situation improved with the end of the anti-French war.


    On the basis of inheriting the French submarine technology, the Shinra Navy also has its own submarine formation. The only regret is that the technology has not been able to break through and can only play offshore operations.


    With so many advantages, the Vienna government''s demand for the "Asia-Africa-Europe Ring Railway" is naturally not high. If it hadn''t happened to catch up with the economic crisis, it would be impossible for this railway to even establish a project.


    There is no if in reality. Since it happens to catch up, the ring railway will be born. Waste, maybe yes. However, compared with the positive significance brought by the launch of the railway line, it is not worth mentioning.


    After all, restoring the economy is the immediate priority of the Vienna government. Being able to get out of the economic crisis one day earlier, Aegis will have an extra advantage in the struggle for currency hegemony.

 Chapter 1005： Cut the meat

    Although the means of stimulating the economy by policies are somewhat crude, they are simple and effective. The Vienna government just announced the "Circle Railway" plan, and the market responded.


    On April 26, 1894, when the Vienna stock market opened, the infrastructure sector led the market by opening 7 points higher, breaking through 20 points in the middle, and finally closing with a gain of 11.6%.


    Steel, cement, construction machinery and equipment, banks and other sectors related to railway construction have also rebounded upward.


    Affected by this, the Vienna stock market rebounded 3.62%, setting the biggest rebound since the stock market crash.


    Then there is no more. Since the outbreak of the stock market crash, the Vienna stock market has fallen all the way down. At its worst, the overall decline was as high as 74.3% compared with the peak period. Even if there was a rebound, the market index was only 30% of the peak period.


    It is conceivable that the market has fallen so miserably, how far the confidence of the market has collapsed. There is no way, the freely developed stock market is so capricious.


    Relatively speaking, the infrastructure steel sector is fairly good. As a mature industry, the ceiling of the market is in front of everyone, and its own valuation is not high, and it is supported by large-scale reconstruction projects after the war.


    After this wave of rebound, it has basically recovered to three-quarters of its peak market value, which is barely out of the crisis.


    The hardest hit area of ??the stock market crash is actually still a new technology industry, which has no performance to support it. Only a "good story" supports the market value. Once the bubble is burst, it will fall so that you don''t even recognize it.


    Fortunately, putting on the vest, otherwise Franz would not dare to go out to see people now. Technological progress also has a price, and it is too small to rely solely on personal strength.


    In order to speed up the technological development of the empire, Franz unhesitatingly chose to list the company for financing. Scientific research requires luck, so there are often multiple research groups for a project.


    Catch a sheep wool, the light efficiency is too low, obviously can not meet the demand. But this is not troublesome for Franz, anyway, there is no Internet these years, and it doesn''t matter if you tell a story several times.


    From Vienna to London, in Europe''s larger financial markets, technology companies from the Royal Consortium are listed. If it were not for the immature overseas market, it is estimated that the five continents are all pastures.


    Although the wool is a bit strong, Franz is definitely a conscientious entrepreneur compared to his peers.


    Different from the high-tech winner-take-all of later generations, it has only just started. Anyone who clears customs on a track can become a "great company."


    The only regret is that the success rate is so low. In the past 30 years, the royal consortium has invested in no fewer than 2,000 technology companies listed on the stock market. One-quarter of them have gone bankrupt and 70% are struggling hard. In the end, only less than 5% of the companies live well.


    Just look at the data to know how bad these high-tech projects are. No way, who made Franz a scumbag in his previous life?


    In many cases, when projects are launched, the emperor''s brain has an idea. There is definitely no specific technology, most of the time there is no idea, and some are just functional requirements.


    For example: a food refrigerator that can be refrigerated, an air conditioner that can cool and heat, a TV that can play video, and a computer that can''t understand it...


    For a series of "high-tech" projects, no matter how many years ahead, Franz just put forward the needs, and then the scientists will evaluate them. If you can''t find a clue, don''t know where to start, then pack it up and go public for financing.


    Anyway, the story is a good story. Every family needs a machine for refrigerating food, and a machine that can adjust the indoor temperature also has huge market potential.


    As for whether it can be done, when can it be done?


    Sorry, this is sacred scientific research. As long as it can be realized in theory and the story told can convince investors, that is enough.


    The final result is very obvious, the more advanced the project, the worse the death. Only a few lucky ones can stand out. Moreover, a large part of these companies have gone wrong, and they have undoubtedly achieved profits by producing by-products.


    For example: the refrigerator was not built, but the ice storage technology breakthrough; the TV was not built, and the movie projector came out first; the shadow of the air conditioner was not seen, but the fan technology was improved...


    Fortunately, there are always a minority. Most companies have not made breakthroughs in technology in their main business, nor have their side businesses started. They can only rely on continuous financing to survive.


    Fortunately before the stock market crash, successful examples have stimulated that investors are relatively tolerant of high-tech companies. Including many capital consortia, they all flickered into the pit.


    After all, the high-tech companies established by the royal consortium are indeed engaged in scientific research. The financial accounts are also neat and clear, except for not making money, it is a proper conscience enterprise.


    After the stock market crash broke out, it was immediately revealed. Suddenly everyone discovered what the company they invested in was.


    A huge amount of money has been invested in it, and it has not been profitable for several years or even decades, or it is a company that only maintains a meager profit. What is it that is not garbage?


    If that''s all there is to it, after all, there are still a series of special train technologies, which may be used someday. But the valuations of these companies are still high, with a price-earnings ratio of hundreds of times, except for bubbles or bubbles.


    In fact, this non-loss is the result of deliberate manipulation by the royal consortium. Use other vests to allow these companies to earn some income from sideline businesses.


    It is because the hole is too big, there is no way to settle the accounts, or the R&D team is really capable, and it will be given up and allowed to go bankrupt.


    One patent this month, another technological breakthrough a few months later. Good news emerges endlessly, continuously stimulating market confidence. Companies are financing more and more, and the market value is constantly expanding.


    If it were not for the stock market crash, this game of catching up and spreading flowers could continue. Until one day there is a technological breakthrough, and then another story.


    It''s a pity that there is no such thing as reality. Now that the bubble has burst, this kind of enterprise without performance support has naturally fallen into a mess.


    "Cut in the middle" and then "Cut in the middle", that is only the treatment that belongs to the five percent of successful people. The overall decline in the technology sector is up to 80%, and some stocks have fallen as much as 99.9%.


    If calculated by market value, after the stock market crash broke out, Franz''s paper wealth has evaporated at least 8 billion Aegis, which is more than the combined fiscal income of all countries in the world in one year.


    The bubble that I blow out naturally has to swallow the bitter fruit myself. Of course, this is only on the surface. If you study in depth, you will find that since the outbreak of the European War, the major shareholders of these companies began to reduce their holdings.


    The major shareholder is still a major shareholder, and only a small part of the shares are reduced. However, with this small part, the entire company can now be bought.


    Franz, who is profitable, is not happy now. In the past, I was collecting wool and doing scientific research with other people''s money. Naturally, it doesn''t hurt to burn.


    The situation is different now. There is no financing in the market. These arrogant high-tech companies are on the verge of bankruptcy, and they are about to fall into their own hands.


    There are only two ways before Franz: Either he saves these companies himself; or the strong man breaks his wrist and gets rid of these gold swallowing beasts.


    There is no doubt that neither path is a good choice. "Funding" is simple to say, but it is definitely tears when done.


    You have to know that this is not just one family or two, but thousands of companies are asking for money. It is because Franz has a thick net worth and cannot withstand such a prodigal.


    The "Broken Arms of the Strong" did not lose much in the short term, but the previous efforts were completely abandoned. And, with this lesson, it will not be so easy to make up stories in the future.


    There is no way, the stock market crash comes too fast, and as a major shareholder simply cannot escape. What is even more tragic is that in this stock market crash, Franz missed his own property when he was shorting because of his conscience.


    A momentary misstep created an eternal hatred. Franz, who missed a lot of billions, suddenly realized that he was a poor ghost.


    After hesitating again and again, Franz reluctantly said: "The palace minister, find someone to screen carefully, and bankrupt and reorganize all companies that have suffered serious losses and have not produced results.


    The remaining enterprises should also reduce expenditures, cut research funding, and develop profitable side businesses as much as possible.


    The royal consortium secretly gave these companies some help if it could. In principle, we will give priority to helping our domestic enterprises, and overseas enterprises should give up.


    In addition, people are sent from the secondary market to successively purchase stocks of domestic high-quality companies. It''s not far from the bottom of the valley, and it''s time to rebound afterwards. "


    The stock market that has squeezed out the bubble is just like a feather. Compared with the valuations of dozens of times and hundreds of times before the stock market crash, the current valuations of several times seem to be much more pleasing to the eye.


    The strong man broke his wrist and cut off some of the companies with serious deficits. Franz''s heart is bleeding, and he urgently needs to buy some high-quality assets to supplement.


    Palace Minister Mirabellon persuaded: "Your Majesty, now that the economic crisis has come to an end, we will suffer a lot of large-scale bankruptcy and liquidation.


    It is better to transform these companies. When necessary, the consortium can help them create performance and increase their share prices, and find opportunities to lose them to the successors. "


    In fact, this is why the consortium likes to play finance. Not to mention the slowness of self-investment in the industry, the key is to suffer heavy losses in an economic crisis.


    In contrast, playing finance is much easier. "Economic crisis" has not only "danger", but also "opportunity."


    It is a catastrophic crisis for ordinary people and enterprises, but it is a big opportunity for financial consortia.


    When a crisis breaks out, you can play short-selling; after the crisis breaks out, you can buy bottoms; after the crisis is over, you can turn around and sell the bottom-buying companies and wait for the next round of crisis to continue playing.


    In the capitalist world, an economic crisis every ten years or so is not only the self-regulation of the market, but also these guys behind the scenes who have seen the fruits are ripe and want to harvest.


    Otherwise, if the signs of an economic crisis are so obvious before it breaks out, how could it be possible that everyone hasn''t noticed it?


    Franz shook his head: "I think you got it wrong. This economic crisis is not so easy to end. Although it is about to reach the bottom, the end is still far away.


    The most optimistic estimate is that the Empire will not be able to escape the Great Depression until next year. As for other countries, it depends on their respective circumstances. According to preliminary estimates, it will take at least two years to completely get rid of the crisis.


    It will take longer for the market to restore confidence and find a new taker. If we don''t close these companies with serious losses, our losses will be even greater if we keep going. "


    Unlike the past, this time the economic crisis was artificially postponed. According to the normal economic development context of the capitalist world, the signs of an economic crisis appeared as early as three years ago, but the original location was in France.


    If it were not for the outbreak of the European War, the French would be the first to explode. Perhaps because of the seriousness of the crisis, French talents would choose to start a war before the bubble burst.


    While the war shifted the crisis, it also created a new crisis. If the European War has just ended and the crisis is allowed to erupt, then a year and a half may pass.


    Regrettably, for their respective interests, the British and Austrian governments have taken actions to delay the outbreak of the crisis. The bull market has been artificially extended for more than a year, the market has doubled again, and the bubble has been blown to an unparalleled level.


    The bigger the bubble bursts, the greater the damage it will bring. The Vienna stock market has evaporated by three-quarters, and other financial markets are much the same. The damage it brings is far from the previous economic crises.


    Upon hearing this bad news, Mirabellon''s face changed drastically. The Great Depression, which lasted more than two years, was almost as destructive as the Great Revolution of 1848.


    If the Holy Roman Empire cannot take the lead and promote the recovery of the world economy, perhaps the European continent will have to reproduce the 1848 revolution.


    In a sense, the European world now has more foundation for revolution than it was in 1848.


    The wave of unemployment, deteriorating economic situation, complex international contradictions, and hatred among European countries are all hotbeds of revolutionary ideas.


    The French who were not reconciled to defeat, Spain, which was in the quagmire of the Philippine war, Portugal, where the monarchists and republics were about to get out of their heads, and the Italian states where the independence situation had not yet stabilized, all have the basis for revolution.


    As the new boss of the Holy Roman Empire, seemingly majestic, in fact, it has reached a crossroads. Once a wave of revolution broke out on the European continent, the Vienna government''s troubles would have gone away.


    In particular, there is also a British government that is watching secretly and wanting to do things; and a czarist government that seems to have reduced its edge but is ambitious.


    In this context, if the royal consortium does not hurry up and reluctantly cut the meat, it may not even have the opportunity to cut the meat.


    ...

 Chapter 1006： Early Misau Movement

    The economic crisis broke out in an all-round way. Not only did Franz dare not make waves, but the British government also did not dare to mess around at this time.


    Exporting revolution to the European continent seems to be able to strike at the birth hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire. The problem is that revolutionary ideas are contagious.


    The economy in Europe has deteriorated, and the economic situation in Britain is also not much better. Although they exploded without reaching a single spark, lighting a fire would definitely make them unable to eat.


    As the world''s largest financial empire, Britain is also the world''s largest bubble empire. The loss caused by the bursting of the bubble is naturally the greatest.


    In this highly developed financial country, more than one-sixth of the British people have invested in stocks, debt, and futures. In London, any aunt who talks about stock sweeping can give you a long time bye.


    If it¡¯s just ordinary investment, it¡¯s fine. As long as the company has no problems, it¡¯s a big deal to wait for the next bull market to unwind. Anyway, there are many bull markets in London, which will come every few years.


    Playing with levers is different, and many unlucky ones are bursting into positions. In the stock market crash, it sometimes only takes a few minutes to go from millionaire to millionaire.


    The collapse of the artificially delayed bull market has caused more losses than ever before. According to incomplete statistics, within three months after the stock market disaster broke out, the number of suicides in London exceeded 20,000, and hundreds of thousands of families were on the verge of bankruptcy due to the stock market disaster.


    The evaporation of direct wealth is only a minor problem, and more serious is that corporate financing has become difficult. Companies with insufficient cash flow are either struggling on the verge of bankruptcy or have gone bankrupt.


    In order to survive the crisis, companies have laid off employees and cut salaries to reduce their operating costs. Affected by this, the unemployment rate in Britain is also rising.


    Looking at the crowds who walk to the streets to demonstrate every day, the people are quite dissatisfied with the current economic environment.


    How to restore the economy has become the biggest problem facing the British government. In such a crisis, Prime Minister Robert Cecil naturally had no intention of playing with fire.


    ...


    Prime Minister Robert Cecil asked suspiciously: "Vienna wants to mediate the Japanese-Spanish war with us, are they ready to abandon Spain?"


    It was not that he made a fuss, but it was the reason that the Holy Roman Empire did not give up Spain.


    It is true that the Holy Roman Empire is the biggest victim of the economic crisis, but this only refers to the total economic volume. If you look at the corresponding proportions to the economic volume, the situation is completely different.


    In this regard, playing industry is definitely cheaper than playing finance. No matter how the wealth on paper evaporates, the fixed assets will remain the original assets.


    Judging from the performance of the Vienna government, we can see that in the recent period it has also issued a large amount of loans to European countries, and obviously there is still room for it.


    Even if you want to show your favor to Britain, there are other options. It is not guilty to give up Spain. After all, Spain¡¯s strategic position is very important and can directly threaten the Strait of Gibraltar.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron shook his head: "On the contrary, the Vienna government not only did not abandon Spain, but instead asked us to stop supporting the Japanese.


    According to the old fox in Wesenberg, we are all European countries, and we cannot watch Japanese monkeys stepping on the top of Spain. This reason is simply irrefutable, and I almost believed it. "


    Believe it or not, it depends on the benefits. In the short term, the Japanese won the Philippine Campaign, which is obviously more beneficial to Britain.


    After a little thought, Robert Cecil said slowly: "No wonder the Spaniards have been so active recently and have been visiting Liberal MPs.


    If these restless guys are moved by the Spaniards, then we will be in big trouble next. The Ministry of Finance will settle the accounts as soon as possible, and from now on we cannot directly provide funds to the Japanese government. "


    The feelings of Great Europeanism are not lethal, but the big hat of "wasting taxpayers'' money" is full of lethality. Especially in the economic crisis, it is even more powerful.


    Don''t think of the congressmen too clever. In their eyes, the party''s consensus is always more important than the national strategy.


    Not to mention the folks. Most British people don''t know where Japan and the Philippines are. Talking to them about the strategic significance is no different from "playing the piano against the cow."


    If you switch to confrontation with the Holy Roman Empire, it is estimated that everyone can barely accept it. However, politics often requires subtlety.


    Regardless of how great the threat of the Holy Roman Empire is, and no matter how intense the conflict between the two countries is secretly, Robert Cecil is unwilling to make the conflict explicit.


    "Bright face" also means "showdown." Unless there is a certainty of victory, or if the contradiction between the two countries is really overwhelming, no one will choose a "showdown."


    The reason is very simple. The "showdown" is often accompanied by war. One can''t get on the shore, the other can''t cross the strait, and it will end up hurting both sides.


    Unable to show the card, with Japan and the West in front of the tank, ordinary people naturally cannot be convinced. A little bit of guidance to public opinion, the situation is completely different if you put it another way.


    For example, high-level government officials only provided funds to the Japanese government after receiving bribes from the Japanese.


    Not to mention ordinary people, even if Robert Cecil is not there, he would believe it. For no other reason, this is already very British.


    Corruption is normal, and there is a problem without corruption. Corruption in Britain is already deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. No matter where the investigation is started, a large wave of borers can be dug up.


    In order not to make trouble on this, Robert Cecil decisively chose from the heart. As for the Japanese, they can only ask for their own blessings.


    Direct support and indirect support seem to be only one word difference, but they differ greatly in strength. The former can borrow tens of millions of pounds to the Japanese government, while the latter can hardly come out with millions of pounds.


    Cameron said noncommittal: "Prime Minister, in fact, we don''t need to be so pessimistic. Since the enemy can find a way to start from our country and cut off the Japanese sources of funding, we can naturally counterattack accordingly.


    The Holy Roman Empire is not moving, but Spain is full of flaws. The economic crisis and the war are coming at the same time, and the Spanish people have been overwhelmed by life, and they only need a spark to detonate.


    Of course, the risk of directly igniting the revolution in Europe is still too great, and it may cause the fire to burn.


    But it doesn''t matter, the Spanish colony is not peaceful either. The leaders of the Cuban Independence Organization are in London. As long as they are sent back to support a batch of weapons and equipment, the Spaniards will be exhausted.


    Whether the Japanese persisted longer or the Spanish more resilient, it depends on whom God favors more. "


    Politics is so cruel, Britain can abandon the Japanese, Vienna can also abandon Spain, everything is profit.


    Because of the special geographical location of the Philippine Islands, which affects the peace and stability of the Southeast Asia, the Vienna government will support Spain.


    Cuba is different. Although Cuban cane sugar and cigars are good, they have nothing to do with the Holy Roman Empire. Whether Spain can hold on or not is their own question.


    ...


    It takes time for the British to draw their salary from the bottom, but the Japanese crisis is imminent. Without financial support from London, the Tokyo government instantly felt the pressure.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the Tokyo government has begun a life of borrowing money. Despite their best efforts, the government''s self-raised funds can still only cover two-thirds of the expenses on the battlefield.


    After receiving the terrible news of the British''s sudden termination of the loan, the Emperor Meiji still felt anxious and uneasy.


    There is no alternative. Being prepared in your heart does not mean that you are also prepared in funds. The Japanese have never fully believed in the British morality.


    As early as the beginning of the economic crisis, the Japanese government was aware of the danger, but the tank had been launched, and it was not possible to stop it if it wanted to.


    A chess piece is a chess piece. From the moment it became a chess piece in the British-Austrian game, the initiative is no longer in the hands of the Japanese government.


    Emperor Meiji asked: "What do the British say, we can''t cut off our loans for no reason?"


    Ito Bowen: "The British explained that the risk is too high to meet the bank''s lending assessment standards. Unless we can provide more collateral, the bank group will terminate lending.


    Last night, I personally communicated with the British Minister. The London government has not given up its support for us, but due to political changes, the London government cannot continue to provide us with debt guarantees.


    But the British Minister also brought good news that the good days for the Spaniards are coming to an end. The situation in Cuba has become unstable, and independent organizations are planning an uprising. As long as we have passed the most difficult months now, the situation will improve.


    The British suggested that we use the mediation of the Vienna government to make a fuss, try to stop the war with the Spanish first, and wait for the situation to develop further. "


    Regardless of the money paid by the British government, why it became a bank loan in Japan? These are the characteristics of the times.


    Normally your international loans these days are not usury, and that is also on the verge of usury.


    Interest-free loans or low-interest loans, even if there are political conditions attached, the beneficiary is not a private commercial bank, so why let them take risks and make concessions alone?


    The only way to allow commercial banks to take on loans that seem to have no return is for the government to pay for it, and the government to recoup the cost through other proceeds.


    Now that the situation is wrong, the London government can no longer pay for it, and bankers will naturally not buy it.


    In order to strengthen the determination of the Japanese government to continue the war, the British decisively sacrificed the painting method. The Cuban independence movement had not yet started, but it was sent to the Japanese government as good news by the British.


    Emperor Meiji frowned and said: "Cuba independence movement, the British are sure that they are not joking? Have you heard of any successful independence in recent decades?"


    It was not that Emperor Meiji looked down on Cubans. The key is that now is the peak period of the colonial empire, and the wave of colonial independence movement shows no signs of it.


    The Cuban independence movement has been going on for decades. At first it was supported by the Americans. After the United States was split, the Cuban independence movement lost its supporters and also entered a trough. Now that the British suddenly throw out the Cuban independence movement, it is really not very convincing.


    Kuroda replied: "Your Majesty, the success of the Cuban independence movement has nothing to do with us for the time being. Whether they succeed or fail, they will not affect the Philippine campaign in a short time.


    In fact, the Spanish army is no longer fighting us on the Philippine Islands, otherwise we would not be so passive.


    Even if the Cuban uprising broke out, the Spanish would not be able to transfer the Philippine mercenaries to quell the chaos, and the enemies we need to face will not be weakened by this.


    The only effect of the Cuban uprising was to consume the Spanish financial resources. As an old-school colonial empire, no one knows how strong the family is. Anyway, the financial resources will definitely surpass us.


    Rather than relying on the Cuban independence movement, it is better to expect a more severe economic crisis, and it is better to have a revolution in Spain.


    It is a pity that the Spanish royal family has reached a compromise. The Carlos faction who inherited the French throne cannot continue to fight for the Spanish throne.


    It is only a small probability event to expect problems in Spain. As the British said, the only thing we can use in a short period of time is the mediation proposed by Vienna.


    The problem is that the Vienna government has always supported the Spaniards, even if mediation is likely to support them. If you want to use mediation to delay time and wait for the situation to improve, I''m afraid..."


    Originally wanted to say "truce", but after considering the domestic political situation, Kuroda had to swallow it back.


    It was not Kuroda Kiyotaka, but it was the British who suddenly retreated, which made him lose the confidence to win the war.


    Looking at the situation on the battlefield, you know that the expeditionary fleet that severely damaged Spain was quickly completed by the Vienna government; after defeating the Spanish army, a bunch of French mercenaries came.


    If this continues, maybe the Vienna government will tear off its disguise and come to help in person.


    The support given by the enemy''s backstage was beyond imagination, and apart from selling arms and providing loans, the enemy''s backstage had nothing but to cheer.


    Even the strength of cheering is not enough. Only the British family supports the Japanese government politically, while Spain has the support of more than a dozen European countries, which is not on the same level.


    Now even the loan is not given, which makes Kuroda, who was opposed to going south, completely eliminates the hope of winning the war.


    ...


    The Imperial Conference continues, but the situation in Tokyo has changed first. Regardless of how much "news of victory" the government has announced, the ongoing war cannot deceive people.


    Although the Tokyo government has tried its best to block the news on the front lines, it is still not covered in paper. Embassies of various countries are not obliged to keep secrets for them, and ships to and from Japan are also not obliged to keep secrets for them.


    Ordinary people cannot distinguish the authenticity of the news, but their stomachs cannot deceive others. In the early days of the Japanese occupation of the Philippine Islands, they plundered a lot of materials from the Philippines, and even ordinary Tokyo residents followed suit for a few days.


    Soon the situation changed. With the start of Spain''s counterattack, prices in Tokyo, which had just fallen, immediately began to surge upward again.


    "House seemingly endless rain".


    Against the background of rising prices, people''s wages have fallen instead of rising. The reason is that in order to raise more war funds, the Japanese government increased taxes on domestic enterprises, and the capitalists passed the losses on to the working class.


    Fortunately, after a hard day''s work, the final income can''t even make ends meet, and contradictions naturally arise.


    On June 16, 1894, when a few textile workers in Tokyo were buying rice in a rice shop, they encountered a sudden price increase. They went to the same shop and failed in their theory. They immediately grabbed the rice shop in a rage.


    People follow blindly. Seeing someone taking the lead in grabbing rice, people who are unwilling to endure starvation join in.


    A rice store is definitely not enough for everyone to grab. People who have not reaped the rewards after a step slowed down and aimed at other rice stores nearby, and the whole street was chaotic for a while.

 Chapter 1007： Perilous

    One wave has not settled, another wave has risen. At the same time that Japan fell into the "Mi Sao Movement", the situation in Europe quickly deteriorated, and the voice of revolution once again resounded across the European continent.


    Unlike previous revolutions, France is no longer the leader this time. Perhaps the shadow left by the former revolutionary government is too terrifying, and the people of Paris have been quite calm recently.


    Nor is it the Belgian and Italian states that Franz cares most about. Although these countries have the most serious crises, they can''t hold back the hatred of the French!


    From the government to the people, the responsibility for the outbreak of the domestic economic crisis was attributed to the French invasion. Now is the time when the Chinese people are most united.


    In addition, the Vienna government provided them with timely assistance. With the relief food distributed by the government, ordinary people can barely eat half their fill, and social order has stabilized.


    Spain, trapped in the Philippine war, cannot escape. However, they are not the birthplace of the crisis. Instead, the first shot of the revolution was Bulgaria, which nobody thought of.


    The city gate caught fire, and the pond fish was hit.


    Bulgaria is the fish in the pond. As a raw material for high-end cosmetics, rose essential oil with limited production capacity has always been in short supply in the international market, and Bulgarian rose essential oil, the king of rose essential oils, is the target of everyone''s pursuit.


    It''s the time when the roses are blooming again. At this time in previous years, the factory''s production capacity has long been booked out, and they only hate the limited production capacity.


    This year''s situation is special. Affected by the economic crisis, the volume and price of rose oil in the international market have dropped. In the season of rose oil purchases, few foreign businessmen have arrived in Bulgaria.


    Even with this limited order, the purchase price was kept very low, less than one-fifth of the previous year.


    The processing companies have a hard time, and people in the entire industry chain don¡¯t think about it. The farmers who make a living by planting roses and the workers who are engaged in picking and processing are all caught in a difficult situation.


    The sufferings of the people cannot be seen by the officials of the tsarist government. Not only did it fail to provide relief, but the taxes that should be collected are also a must.


    No money means no money, no matter how much you squeeze, you still have no money. The Bulgarian peasants and workers, who were forced to a dead end, launched the anti-tax movement.


    Under the rule of the Tsarist government, the life of the Bulgarian people was not so easy, and the anti-tax movement quickly gained support from all walks of life.


    On June 26, 1894, hundreds of thousands of Bulgarians simultaneously staged demonstrations and petitioned the Tsarist government for tax reduction and exemption and granting Bulgarian national autonomy.


    It is a pity that the Bulgarian people ran into a governor who wanted to cover the lid. For the sake of his official hat, Aristodovich reported to the tsarist government that it would take time to dissuade the people.


    After the people retreated, Governor Aristodevich turned his face immediately and sent people overnight to arrest the leader who organized the demonstration.


    Needless to say, the deceived Bulgarian people were completely angered, and the fire of the revolution was ignited.


    The revolution is contagious. The Bulgarian people launched a national uprising, which directly stimulated the Poles who also wanted to get rid of Russian rule.


    On July 11, 1894, the Polish Independence Organization launched an uprising in Warsaw. Before the caught-off Russian army had time to resist, Warsaw fell.


    Once the valve is opened, it is difficult to close it again.


    On July 16, 1894, the Portuguese Republicans launched an uprising in Porto; on July 21, the Great Hellenic National League launched an uprising in Peloponnese; on August 2, a workers'' uprising broke out in Bilbao, Spain; in August On the 13th, the Irish people launched a national independence movement in Cavan...


    In just two months, more than 20 uprisings broke out on the European continent, spreading to the seven countries of Russia, Spain, Britain, Portugal, Greece, France, and Shenluo.


    Yes, the Holy Roman Empire has not escaped the impact of the revolutionary wave. No way, the forests are bigger and there are all kinds of birds, and when there are more countries, it is normal for something strange to happen.


    At the end of July, a bourgeois revolutionary movement broke out in the Principality of Nassau, which was almost impossible to find on the map. Then, that day, Adolf, Duke of Nassau, led a guard to suppress it.


    As long as the final result is good, Franz doesn''t care about what happened in the middle, and doesn''t want to know.


    Open the map of Europe and plant a small flag in the area where the revolution broke out, as if the flames of the revolution have been burning vigorously on the European continent, and it is in a great potential to start a fire.


    Of course, these are illusions. Although the number of revolutions erupted many times and affected a wide range, there were not many that really became a climate.


    In fact, since the beginning of the 19th century, revolution has not been a new word. Revolutions appear on the European continent almost every year, but there are few real disturbances.


    Compared with the Great Revolution of 1848, the influence of this revolutionary wave is obviously much weaker. In the final analysis, they have not been forced to a dead end, and the people still have a choice-to colonize.


    Don''t think that politicians are all fools. If you can beat many competitors and stand out from the crowd, there will be no fools. Choosing to be fools is only because of interest. When it comes to maintaining their own rule, everyone is usually smarter.


    Every economic crisis is the climax of European immigration to overseas. It depends not only on private spontaneity. Without the cooperation of the government, how could thousands of immigrants leave so easily?


    Although there is a spillway, Franz still dare not take it lightly. There are so many lords in the Holy Roman Empire that continue to pull people in the country, and even the social unemployment rate can be driven to the lowest point in history by them. Naturally, there is no need to worry too much.


    What really worries Franz is the many younger brothers. The seven states of Belgium and Italy, where the situation seems to be stable, do not know how long their morale can last?


    Even if there are French people who pull hatred and divert the public''s attention, the people''s endurance has its limit. Just eating half full, I''m afraid it will not meet everyone''s needs.


    Let alone Spain, not to mention that the Bilbao uprising was put out, but the social contradictions in Spain still have not been resolved.


    Others rely on war to divert the domestic crisis, but Spain aggravated the crisis because of the war. For no other reason, the victory was delayed, and the people were already impatient.


    "Japan is very powerful", this explanation is probably a European, who will laugh. In everyone''s impression, the powers of the world are all in Europe, and all overseas are soft-leg shrimp.


    In the original time and space, there were Italians constantly setting new records, and everyone was much more able to bear it. Even if the Spanish-American War failed, the Spanish people survived.


    Now it is different. Without the Italian contracting jokes, the Spanish army¡¯s current performance has become the object of ridicule.


    It has been almost two years since the Battle of the Philippines broke out. The Spanish government has successively invested hundreds of thousands of Spanish army + hundreds of thousands of mercenaries, spending hundreds of millions of Aegis military expenditures, but failed to produce a decent record, and was ashamed to lose to my grandma''s house.


    In addition to these hardest-hit areas where a crash may occur, there are also some light-hit areas affected by the revolutionary wave, such as Greece and Switzerland, which also require special attention.


    If the younger brother is just a hidden danger of revolution, then France, the cradle of revolution, is a bomb that ignites the line of fire.


    As the big boss in the European War, after another civil war, France''s losses are simply impossible to count. After finally waiting for the Bourbon dynasty to come to power, the situation stabilized, and immediately encountered an economic crisis.


    Falling from the world''s top powers to a third-rate country, this kind of mental gap is estimated to be unbearable for normal people. Now that they can¡¯t even fill their stomachs, the people''s grievances are even greater.


    It has been a few rounds of dynasty change, no matter how to guide folk emotions, the sequelae will be borne by the Bourbon dynasty.


    In a sense, the Philippine war also rescued France. Behind the hundreds of thousands of mercenaries are hundreds of thousands of families, and millions of people have made a living because of this war.


    From this perspective, the Philippine war is also positive. In theory, as long as the number of mercenaries tripled, the dilemma faced by France would be easily solved.


    After all, France is no longer the former French Empire. After a wave of chaos, the total population of France has fallen to less than 30 million.


    If there are more than 400,000 mercenaries, the monthly salary income will be more than 6 million Aegis. If you add in the benefits on the battlefield, it will be even greater.


    The return of so much foreign exchange can not only solve the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of families, but also stimulate the domestic economy and create a large number of jobs.


    However, this is impossible. Even if the Japanese have to die, the Spanish government cannot support so many mercenaries.


    In the modernization war, salary expenses are only a small part. Even though the weapons and ammunition are second-hand after the victory of the Anti-French War, other logistics materials will also cost a lot.


    In fact, the Spanish government has been able to persist until now because mercenaries are cheap enough.


    It is not that the salary is cheap, but the pension is cheap. Out of humanitarian concern, it is enough to give something symbolically. There is no big problem if you don''t give it. There is no need to worry about family members protesting.


    The combat effectiveness is not bad, cheap and easy to use, there is no need to worry about family members protesting, and it is properly cost-effective. For a time, Franz wanted to sell French mercenaries to major colonial empires in order to help the French government tide over the crisis.


    Thinking about it, specific actions are still impossible. The reason is very real. This is for the enemy. With cheap and easy-to-use mercenaries, the maintenance costs of colonies in various countries have been reduced, and the advantages of the Holy Roman Empire have been virtually weakened.


    Of course, the most important thing is that French mercenaries are unpopular. Although France fell to the altar after the defeat, the fear of them in European countries still exists.


    If French mercenaries are hired to maintain the stability of the colony, once France re-emerges, it will become a wolves into the house. Including Spain, which is using French mercenaries, is no exception. People are hired temporarily, and they will be sent back after the war.


    If you switch to Swiss mercenaries, everyone''s acceptance is estimated to be much higher. At least there is no need to worry that the Swiss will turn to the guest.


    The No. 1 plan to solve hidden dangers in France went bankrupt, and Franz could only passively use the No. 2 plan, which was to fund the Bourbon dynasty and use the power of the noble group to stabilize the situation.


    Fortunately, the people of Paris did not participate in the riot this time, and King Carlos''s political skills were not bad, and the situation was barely stable. But overall, it is still not optimistic.


    The current situation is that if the economic crisis does not end, the situation on the European continent will not be stable.


    The only thing to be thankful for is that the revolutionary wave dragged Britain and Russia down. Everyone was on the edge of the cliff, and no one dared to mess around at this time.

 Chapter 1008： Conscience Bank

    Unlike the **** sticks who fear the world will not be chaotic, as a pacifist, Franz has always been the most disgusted with chaos.


    Seeing that the European continent is about to become chaotic, as a responsible European hegemon, Franz knew he should do something.


    In essence, the turmoil in Europe is due to the economic crisis. Artificially delayed the outbreak of the crisis, but failed to do a good job of follow-up flood discharge, so that the situation became out of control after the crisis broke out.


    Past economic crises are usually caused by one or two of economic policy errors, currency supply and demand imbalances, overheated investment, stock market bubbles, excess debt, natural disasters, financial turmoil, overcapacity...


    This economic crisis is different, except for natural disasters. The consequences are naturally unprecedented.


    Governments of all countries have no experience in coping with such large-scale economic crises. They have adopted a laissez-faire attitude and watched the situation deteriorate to the present level.


    According to the information collected by the Vienna government, after the outbreak of the economic crisis, unemployment rates in various countries have experienced explosive growth.


    Although they are sending migrants overseas to ease the pressure on domestic employment, immigration is not an easy task.


    Shenluo has rich experience in immigration, and a large group of noble lords are rushing for important people. The one-stop service is proper, and even countries with the entire German-speaking cultural circle will benefit, and they will be arranged from beginning to end.


    Other European countries are different, and not every nobleman is a linguistic hegemon, and immigrants who do not understand the language and culture dare not want it.


    There is no team to take the initiative to attract people. Immigration mainly depends on the people''s initiative. Even if the government provides convenience, not many people leave. Even more tragic is that most of the people who ran out were middle-class people. Ordinary people couldn''t even afford the ferry tickets to the colonies, and they depended on their relatives and friends to piece together.


    In this context, the progress of immigration is naturally not fast. If they were all like Shinra, and someone would come to attract people as soon as they were unemployed, where would there be any revolutionary risks?


    Getting rid of the economic crisis will not happen for a while. It is also not possible to open the link, and the natural regulation law of the market must be observed. Relying on policies to forcefully stimulate the economy can only alleviate urgent needs and will leave serious sequelae.


    Since the problem cannot be solved, solve the person who caused the problem. Regardless of the crises of those little brothers, in fact, not many of them have problems.


    If you count it, you will know that the total population of the seven states in Italy is about 15 million, Greece has more than 1 million, Belgium now has more than 4 million, and Switzerland has about more than 200. Ten thousand people, Spain¡¯s population is at most 18 million, and all together it is 40 million.


    According to this population ratio, the number of young people of the right age with a labor force is no more than 20 million, and the actual number may be even smaller. Even if the unemployment rate is as high as 20%, only 4 million people are unemployed.


    The unemployment rate cannot be higher. Except for the slightly higher degree of industrialization in Belgium, the rest are agricultural countries. The industrial population accounts for less than 30%, so you can''t be completely unemployed, right?


    Even if they are unemployed, not everyone is facing difficulties in life, and immigrants do not need to worry about running away. Those who are slightly wealthy and able to survive the economic crisis also don''t need to care.


    Taking into account the actual situation, as long as the employment problem of three million of them is solved, the social order can be initially stabilized.


    Franz certainly does not have jobs, but it doesn''t matter, there must be a colony of the Shenra Empire. So many noble lords, even if they help them build castles, manors, and farms, they can create three million jobs.


    Not hiring overseas labor does not mean that the noble lords do not want to hire. The key is that they cannot speak the language and cannot flexibly command.


    For individuals, this is a big trouble. But for the government, it is not a problem. As long as it can be managed uniformly, it is a good choice whether it is for language training or language translation.


    You don''t even need the government to come forward and let the labor dispatch company go out. We must know that in recent years, there have indeed been several labor dispatch giants in the Shenluo Empire.


    It has provided tens of millions of laborers to the American continent, made outstanding contributions to the economic development of the Americas, and accumulated rich experience in labor dispatch.


    Now that the American route has not been done, these guys have been exported to domestic sales, constantly organizing immigration from the European continent to colonies, and getting commissions from the noble lords.


    Frankly speaking, if it weren''t for Franz, the boss, the fief and nobles of Shenluo would definitely not be as generous as they are now.


    Territory construction is very costly. Although the nobles are quite rich, if they don''t know the plan, it is easy to go bankrupt.


    In order to help everyone build their territories, Franz hired aristocratic children who had experience in building territories to act as their territory development consultants and help them formulate development plans based on actual conditions.


    This is obviously not enough. In addition to the development plan, there are bank loans with sufficiently low interest rates. Compared with the commercial loan interest rate of more than ten points or dozens of points on the market, the policy loans provided by Royal Bank only accept two symbolic points.


    It is really symbolic. There are no additional conditions. Only two points of interest are charged. Even the operating costs are not enough. There is no profit at all. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is doing charity.


    In fact, the special attributes of Royal Bank since its establishment have determined that it cannot pursue high interest rates and high returns like ordinary commercial banks.


    Therefore, the Royal Bank has never accepted ordinary commercial loans, only international loans, or policy loans, and the interest rate has never been higher.


    Of course, except for the royal consortium. Your own business can still get preferential loans from the Royal Bank, after all, the emperor also has to eat. For the reputation of the royal family, the Royal Bank does not aim for profit, but it did not say that it cannot make money indirectly through other channels!


    Including the provision of low-interest loans to the nobles, it seems that there is no benefit, but in fact the hidden benefits behind it are extraordinary.


    Had it not been for Franz to be the emperor, such a deal would not be his turn. The loan is indeed inconspicuous, but behind the loan is the economic lifeline of many fiefdoms in the Shenluo Empire.


    Franz can see it, and other people can see it naturally. As early as the beginning of the division of the nobles, capitalists who were unwilling to be lonely intervened, but these people ended up not very well.


    There is no way, the nobles of Shenluo are all killed with one shot. If you want to control the lifeline of others through economic means, what is it not to seek death?


    Especially a bunch of guys who dreamed of occupying the magpie''s nest through the loan trap, now all the graves are growing grass. It doesn''t matter if you play with the contract, as long as you can play with the gun.


    It is no joke that the fief nobles are equal to the princes. When they are on their turf, if they want to turn their faces, how can a few capitalists be able to turn their faces?


    It is a tradition left by our ancestors to not pay the debts. As long as you open the history book, you will know that it is never new to kill the creditor without the money.


    The Royal Bank can do this business because Franz is the nobleman''s lord, and the loan interest provided is very low. It can completely announce to the public that it is helping the younger brother through financial difficulties, fame and fortune, it does not exist. trouble.


    Others will not do it, and it will be difficult for anyone to come. The predecessors have set an example. There is no problem with borrowing usury. No matter how harsh the loan conditions are, they dare to sign, as long as the creditor is killed afterwards.


    It doesn''t matter if you can''t do it. In their own territory, the lords have the right to make laws and taxes, as long as they don''t contradict the laws of the central government.


    For example, some lords enacted the "Law of Usury Debt Exemption Law", and they directly stipulated in accordance with the legal situation that all commercial loans with loan interest exceeding 8% are not protected by law.


    It fully complied with the constitutional spirit of the Shenluo Empire, except that one of the criteria for the identification of usury was removed. Then the standard interest rate of usury fell from 48% to 8%, and the debt was legally relied on.


    As for the spirit of contract, it cannot be eaten as a meal. As long as the morals are put aside, the capitalists have nothing to do with these princes and kings who can make rules.


    learn from mistakes. With the lessons of the martyrs'' blood, the bankers have learned to be smart and put these princes and kings on the loan blacklist early.


    Even if the commercial bank really wants to lend, it will have to return to the local area to sign the loan contract, and even the collateral must be in the local area, just for fear that these guys can''t pay the debt and set the table.


    Excluding potential political gains, low-interest loans can actually be profitable, but this time period needs to be extended to 20 to 30 years, or even longer.


    Royal Bank does not accept personal commercial loans, nor does it not accept personal deposits. Regardless of how poor these noble lords are now, once the territory develops, all of them will be big local tyrants in the future.


    With these people''s deposits, Royal Bank is the bank with the most abundant cash flow in the world in the future, and there is no one.


    Otherwise, the two points of loan interest are talented, especially if you have to open branches in the colony. Even if you have the support of the central bank, it is a proper loss project. The same goes for the political gains to be transferred to state-owned banks.


    According to the public financial report of the Royal Bank, only the overseas colony branches operate and lose millions of Aegis every year.


    Had it not been for value-added services such as agency issuance of bonds and listing and financing of companies, the world''s top ten bank would have occupied the top of the World Bank''s loss list for many years.


    Making money has the benefit of making money, and not making money also has the benefit of not making money. A Royal Bank, which is not profitable and often loses money, has also gained enough reputation for Franz.


    Even though the size of the bank¡¯s assets has been steadily expanding since its establishment, its unprofitable nature makes people unable to even feel jealous.


    Of course, this is just the thinking of ordinary people. Those who play finance have long been jealous and blush. Only they know the most about the potential benefits that a bank with sufficient cash flow can bring.


    Jealousy is also useless. On the surface, the Royal Bank is doing charity. Once it produces "profit", in addition to filling the previous financial losses, the excess is taken by the emperor to do charity.


    Compared with all the banks on the market, Royal Bank is a model of conscience in the banking industry. This will all be blamed, and other banks will not be able to survive.


    In a sense, the Royal Bank also acts as an "intelligence organization", monitoring every move of the colony.


    Although it is impossible for the nobles to know what to eat at every meal, the general development of the colony can still be clarified.


    Which guys are safe, which guys are ambitious, which guys want to do things, are all documented.


    The prime minister can hold a boat in his belly, and Franz has a good mind. As long as these people don''t challenge his bottom line, then it''s a good match between the monarch and the minister; if they cross the line, then no wonder he is the emperor cheating.


    Yes, it''s cheating. In the context of European society, as long as the nobles did not commit serious crimes, the emperor had nothing to do with them.


    Even a powerful emperor like Franz could not convict people before they did something. What the emperor can do is to put on small shoes for others, or dig a few holes in the front.


    Wearing small shoes for people is too untechnical and easy to criticize. In contrast, digging a hole in the dark is much more comfortable. Many people fell into the pit and were buried without knowing who did it.


    It''s just that this kind of treatment is not something ordinary people can enjoy. Ordinary little nobles, unless they raise the flag to rebel, otherwise they won''t be able to get Franz''s eyes.


    Franz has seen a lot of dead nobles, and he has never encountered anyone who raises the flag directly to rebel. The most brain-dead is just joining the Revolutionary Party. "The prince and general Xiangning is kind", this slogan is really no one shouted.


    In line with the concept of being helpful, Franz decided to give his brothers a hand. Anyway, the colony is now short of young and strong labor, and the nobles are fighting for people.


    Franz does not dare to absorb millions of foreign immigrants at one time, but there is no pressure to provide millions of temporary jobs.


    I am not afraid that the nobles will refuse, the rare cheap labor, once passed this village, there will be no more this shop.


    Now is the most severe period of the economic crisis. The average salary of European workers has fallen to the lowest point in ten years and is still slowly falling.


    Don''t think that Lanxi mercenaries can get a high salary of about 15 Aegis per month, but that is money for life during the war and needs to be worked hard. Even if the average worker goes to the colony, his salary cannot be as high as that.


    According to the current market conditions in the labor market in continental Europe, hiring a young and strong labor force to open up wasteland in Africa can be done by including food and housing for 5 Aegis per month.


    Taking into account the uneven income of the people of various countries, some poor countries can also hire people as long as they provide simple food and lodging and a monthly salary of 3 Aegis.


    Such a cheap labor force is totally unimaginable in the Holy Roman Empire. Without doubling the salary, hiring someone would be a joke.


    Affected by the Great Immigration Policy, the labor cost of the Shenluo Empire has risen to the highest level in Europe without knowing it, and it keeps pace with Britain.


    "Cheap" labor, that has become history. If it hadn''t been for the development of the industries of the Shenluo Empire, the high labor costs alone would be enough to kill all labor-intensive industries.


    The labor cost is determined by the economic level and the market supply and demand relationship. The labor cost in Shinra is high, and the labor cost in the colony is even higher.


    Without a high salary, who wants to go to the bumps?

 Chapter 1009： European Economic Summit

    In order to calm the wave of revolution, stabilize the situation in Europe, and revitalize the European economy, the European Union decided to hold the European Economic Summit in Vienna.


    Strictly speaking, this can only be regarded as the European Union Economic Summit. Only members of the European Union participated in the meeting, and Britain and France were all excluded from the invited list. No reason is needed, just don''t want to take them to play.


    At this time, when the European Economic Summit was held, countries were also forced to be helpless. After the outbreak of the economic crisis, everyone¡¯s economy has been hit hard. The more developed the economy, the greater the impact.


    Because of the lack of experience in dealing with the crisis, governments of various countries did not take timely action, so that the crisis has expanded and social conflicts have risen sharply.


    After the high wave of revolution, in order to stabilize the domestic situation, governments of various countries have offered "relief law" one after another.


    The effect of "Relief Dafa" is very obvious. After being able to barely fill up the stomach, the revolutionary party''s momentum quickly withered. The only drawback is that it costs too much money.


    Originally, there were many poor ghosts in the European Union. In the economic crisis, the fiscal revenues of governments of various countries have fallen sharply. At this time, money is still needed to "relief" the unemployed. This is a test for the finances of all countries.


    Except for the five foreign countries of Shinra, the Netherlands, Montenegro, Armenia, and the Nordic Federation, one of the remaining countries is counted as one. It is either financially bankrupt or on the verge of bankruptcy.


    Needless to say, Shinra has a solid family base and was the first to take countermeasures to stabilize the domestic real economy, and now it has passed the most dangerous time.


    Montenegro and Amelia are both agricultural countries. If the handicraft industry is also regarded as an industry, their industry will probably account for five to six percent of the national economy. Such an economic structure is naturally not eligible to enjoy the economic crisis.


    Although the Netherlands and the Nordic Federation did not participate in the European War, they were indeed the beneficiaries of the war. I just made a fortune from the war, and my wealth is not bad. The government can save a little bit in other areas by tightening the belt.


    The rest is hard. The Tsarist government has never been rich. The war fortunes made in the European War were not enough to fill the holes of the Anglo-Russian War. Now it has suppressed several waves of domestic revolutions, and the treasury can run rats again.


    Although Portugal was also a member of the colonial empire, because of the corruption within the government, the colonies that were supposed to create wealth became money-losing goods in their hands.


    Everyone knows that once the bureaucrats lose their limits, no amount of fiscal revenue will be enough for them to squander, so it is not surprising that the Portuguese government goes bankrupt.


    As for the seven states of Spain, Belgium, and Italy, they were all victims of war, while Switzerland suffered from indigestion.


    As for Greece, it is a country that can drive creditors crazy. Since their independence in 1832, they have had more than a dozen financial crises, and on average, they will have one every three to five years. Bankruptcy must be indispensable for them.


    Of course, there are also reasons why the two major creditors, Britain and France, are too dark. If they are all as conscientious as Franz, the probability of financial bankruptcy is estimated to be much smaller.


    Up to now, ten countries on the European continent, including Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Sardinia, etc., have declared bankruptcy. Also on the verge of bankruptcy are the Papal States, Spain, and Russia.


    There is no doubt that this kind of large-scale collective bankruptcy is definitely abnormal. You must know that the Vienna government issued loans to everyone not long ago. No matter how difficult the finances of countries are, they will not collapse so quickly.


    The truth does not need to be delved into, anyway, people with good history know it.


    Since geopolitics determine the pro-Olympic stance of European countries, Britain, which is excluded, will naturally not put a hot face on a cold butt, and diplomatic relations will fade.


    After the economic crisis broke out, European countries broke out fiscal crises one after another, and British bankers would naturally not let go of this opportunity to take advantage of the fire.


    Greed makes people lose. It doesn''t matter to take advantage of the fire and robbery. The key is that the bankers did not adjust their mentality in time and were still immersed in the glory of Britain.


    With the birth of the European Union, Britain''s right to speak on the European continent has been weakened to the lowest level in history. Of course, Britain is still arrogant, no one dared to pick his beard.


    However, as the economic situation continues to deteriorate and the wave of revolution continues to rise, the cruel reality of lack of money in the pocket has overwhelmed everyone''s fear of the British.


    It is natural not to dare to repay the debt, but it is still daring to find an excuse to postpone the debt repayment. In any case, the British government does not give them low-interest loans. All they borrow from commercial banks are loans with usury. Now even if they want to repay it, they can¡¯t afford it.


    There has never been a lack of warriors in this world. Perhaps it was the life under house arrest in London, or the thrilling escape route, which left a shadow on Vittorio Emanuele III.


    Vittorio Emanuele III, who was driven crazy by finances, did a cruel thing under the trend of hatred. First, they madly borrowed money from British banks, and immediately declared the government bankrupt after receiving the money, demanding debt restructuring.


    In order to share the pressure, Vittorio Emanuele III not only did it himself, but also encouraged neighboring countries to do it together.


    Franz didn''t know exactly how to do it. Anyway, the final result was to let them do it. Several Italian nations just fudged 30 million pounds from the British.


    No wonder the six Italian states declared bankruptcy almost at the same time, clearly colluding in advance. Because he was not fat enough to hack the British money directly, he used bankruptcy as an excuse.


    As for the other participant, the Papal State, it did not declare bankruptcy because they had a religious body.


    As long as he can let go of his morals, the Pope can do a lot. "Bankruptcy" is too shameless. As a servant of God, everything belongs to God, so servant debt can also be regarded as God''s debt.


    It''s a bit of a rogue to do so, then use the most popular saying in the Middle Ages: "In the eyes of God, usury is the ugliest and most abominable crime."


    If you are a devout believer in God, then the interest must be lowered. Faced with such unreasonable existence, it is estimated that most bankers will have a headache.


    ...


    These are all brain supplements made by Franz based on the data in his hand. He doesn''t have the time to care about how to do it.


    In fact, the Italians have done a very good job of confidentiality. If it hadn''t been for the British banker''s troubles, Franz wouldn''t know that there was such a magical operation.


    Fortunately, these guys know how to measure and use bankruptcy as an excuse to demand debt restructuring. If you directly reckless, you are dead.


    Not everyone is a teddy bear. If you want to repay your debts these days, you must first see if you can resist the beating. Otherwise, they will come to collect debts armed, then cry slowly!


    Don''t expect anyone to come forward with this kind of obviously wrong thing. Politics needs to be circuitous, and those who are directly rigid cannot get mixed up.


    Regardless of the fact that there is no chaos in Italy, Vittorio Emanuele III is also very credited. Had he not taken the lead in getting a sum of money from the British, the situation would have been worse.


    If someone takes the lead, there is no fear that no one will respond. Now everyone is short of money, and saving a fortune is a fortune. Even if it can only be borrowed temporarily, and it will continue to be returned in the future, it will also relieve the urgent need.


    In order to reduce fiscal expenditures, governments of various countries have put their ideas on their monthly debts and declared bankruptcy one by one like going to the market.


    Not only the British bankers were scammed, but all the bankers who lent them money were scammed.


    The government is bankrupt, and if you want them to continue to fulfill their debts, let''s talk about debt restructuring! For these "bankrupt governments," it doesn''t matter whether they talk about it or not.


    The agreement means that the debt expenditure can be saved, and the payment can be postponed at the worst; if you don¡¯t agree, continue to play dead. Anyway, you don¡¯t owe money in a hurry. Even if you have collateral, there is no way to fulfill this situation.


    Those who are bankrupt are shameless, and those who are not bankrupt are not much better. It''s not that I don''t want to go bankrupt, but I can''t go bankrupt.


    For example: Spain is now at war with the Japanese. What is it like when the government goes bankrupt? Isn''t that a serious blow to our morale?


    Another example: the Russian Empire, the Tsarist government has gone bankrupt several times in recent years, and has been blacklisted by capital early on. The biggest creditor now is Shinra. Borrowing is not a loan shark, and considering the relationship between the two countries, even if it is deliberately reckless, the Czarist government is not embarrassed!


    All of them have learned to play rogues, and can''t see the least of their morals, and Franz can only lament the moral corruption and the deteriorating world. If this continues, there will be no fun.


    It has not just been reported that the Vienna government wants to create three million jobs to help the younger brothers solve the unemployment problem in the country, and they are all coming together.


    The Holy Roman Empire is the boss of Europe, as the leader of the European world, patronizing his own little brother, it is really not the big picture.


    If the continent of Europe is in chaos, can you, the boss, please? So to solve the problem, you can''t be confined to one place. If you want to help, you must also help together. Only if everyone is good is really good.


    We know from the European Economic Summit held in Vienna that Franz has been persuaded by everyone. Who makes him full of internationalism?


    "How much money needs to be invested, has it been calculated?"


    Franz asked.


    The international spirit also needs money. Now is the era of the gold standard, and everyone can''t even think about the "good times when you don''t have money."


    Even though Shinra is the world''s largest gold producer, plus the world''s largest economy, Franz dare not print tickets wantonly.


    Prime Minister Carl shook his head: "The information provided by the governments of various countries and the information collected by the intelligence agencies have serious discrepancies. For the time being, it is still uncertain whether the intelligence agencies are collecting information unilaterally or whether the bureaucrats of various countries conceal the crisis.


    In addition, there are many uncertain factors, such as: when will the Japanese-Western War end, whether the revolutionary wave will rise again, etc., these uncertain events may increase the cost of rescue.


    According to the most optimistic estimate, at least 800 million funds must be raised to survive the economic crisis. Worse, it may cost 1.2 billion.


    The construction of our circular railway plan and supporting facilities alone will cost 270 million Aegis. In addition to other small projects, the country needs about 400 million Aegis to stimulate the economy.


    Although the noble lords pay for the three million jobs plan that has been established, the government still has to invest 120 million Aegis, mainly for policy subsidies, personnel training management, and travel expenses.


    Financial loans..."


    Hearing the Prime Minister''s answer, Franz frowned even more. Appreciation is impossible. Franz knows best what the bureaucracy is, and deceiving the top and the bottom is only a basic operation.


    If the official governance is okay, even if there is some concealment, it is within the controllable range; if the corruption is serious and the officialdom is corrupt, it will be over. They can not only conceal the crisis, but also create a bigger crisis artificially. "Officials press against the people." Most of the uprisings are due to these guys.


    Unfortunately, there is such a corrupt empire in the European Union. Liangya is the first to bear the brunt. They plunder a large amount of wealth from the colonies every year. As a result, the domestic economy is still messed up. At a glance, I knew that it was the scene of the last year of the dynasty.


    As for the Russian Empire, it is not there yet. After the reforms of Alexander II, the Russian empire in the era of Alexander III can survive.


    In Franz''s view, the biggest uncertain factor is not the Japanese-Spanish War that is thousands of miles away, but the two teeth that may break out of revolution at any time, and the hard-pressed and defeated France.


    It is said that the existence of fried and fried, a Western Europe can change its color accidentally. So even though France did not participate in the economic summit, the Vienna government still reserved 100 million yuan in rescue funds for them.


    Looking at each country individually, the funding gap is not too big, but there are so many members of the European Union, which together is an astronomical figure.


    The purchasing power of Aegis this year is leveraged. The "1.2 billion Aegis" is equivalent to the sum of the two-year fiscal revenue of European countries during their peak period.


    With such a large sum of money, everyone is under pressure. No way, who made the European continent just break out of a war?


    Even if two years have passed, the major participating countries still have not emerged from the shadow of the war. Including the Vienna government, it is now unable to balance payments.


    In a sense, this European Economic Summit was forced out by "money." Now that the capital market is deteriorating, governments of all countries are facing the difficulty of financing and have to turn to the Vienna government for help.


    Similar to the original time and space, during the economic crisis, everyone has difficulty financing, but the US government¡¯s national debt is still selling well. Even with the old and neurotic India, the US dollar is still strong in the capital market.


    The current situation is similar. Shenluo can almost play the role of an American. Although not the only world hegemon, "Aegis" has become the main settlement currency of European countries alongside "gold".


    In this context, the Vienna government, which has a strong family background and a lot of collateral, has naturally leveraged its credibility in the capital market.


    For example, in the Russian capital market, the government bonds issued by the Vienna government sell better than those issued by the tsarist government. Even if the interest on the Shenluo national debt is one-third lower than that of the tsarist government, it still cannot stop the enthusiasm of the Russian people.


    Had it not been for Britain, a maritime overlord, to be eyeing, Franz would be able to live a good life of "printing and printing". Times are different. It¡¯s impossible to print like Lao Te, but it¡¯s not too much to print an extra one or two billion, right?


    In fact, Aegis had already started super hair. It¡¯s just that I don¡¯t dare to add hundreds of millions at a time, but it is still necessary to print more than 8 million each year.


    This little water will dry as soon as it is sprayed out in the sun. It is difficult for professionals to find out that the investment in the capital market will naturally not cause waves.

 Chapter 1010： Imprint

    "Money, money, money" has become the curse of European governments. "1.2 billion" is not "12 yuan" because the previous war emptied the national treasury, and even the Vienna government could not raise so much money for a while.


    There is no way, assets and cash are two concepts. It is a myth to withdraw 1.2 billion Aegis without affecting the normal operation of the economy.


    Whether it is borrowing from banks or issuing bonds, they are reducing the liquidity on the market. Once the market''s endurance limit is exceeded, the normal operation of the economy will be affected, and the economic crisis will be aggravated.


    One of the essence of the economic crisis is the uneven distribution of social wealth, which is excessively concentrated in the hands of a few people. The ordinary people have clean pockets and lose their purchasing power. Naturally, problems will arise in the economic cycle.


    The most ideal state is naturally to let the rich spend their money to activate the economic market. As long as the money flows, the economic crisis will not exist.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Even if a hundred years later, there is no way to solve the problem, Franz does not think he can solve it.


    In a sense, supporting the nobles to build overseas fiefdoms is the greatest policy stimulus. The only regret is that the emerging military aristocrats have too short a fortune, and most of them are not so wealthy.


    In addition to the noble group, there is also a large capitalist who holds a huge amount of wealth. These people''s pockets are even harder to dig out, all of them are ghosts and ghosts, just waiting for the bottom of the crisis after the crisis.


    Unless you use the knife to make it hard, otherwise these guys who want to maximize their profits won''t pay for it.


    There is nothing to blame, the pros and cons are the essence of human nature. Those who are truly selfless are saints.


    No one is more noble than anyone, most people will make the same choice when transposed, including Franz is no exception. Naturally, I don''t expect others to be able to do things that I can''t do.


    "How to solve the funds?"


    Franz doesn''t care about the specific rescue plan. The plan that can be accepted by governments of various countries must weigh the results of the final game of interests of all parties. As for whether it is the best solution, you can only ask God.


    In contrast, the funding gap is the key to the problem. Franz couldn''t be more clear about Shinra''s family background. Half of the funds can be solved because of everyone''s cooperation.


    The remaining gap can only be found in the financial markets of European countries. If it was not difficult a year ago, it is a pity that this is the time of economic crisis, which happens to be the time when the market is short of money.


    Take Franz himself as an example. Without counting the real estate such as land resources, his net worth was as high as 14.6 billion at his peak, which is well worth the enemy. After the outbreak of the economic crisis, it has shrunk by 54%.


    There is no way, the stock market is such a magical place. Even this is the result of insider information, early withdrawal, if you are slower, you can refer to the technology concept stock market.


    Anyway, it was all tears, and the froth that Franz created with one hand, the bitter fruit naturally can only come from himself... it''s not the leek to swallow it.


    This is the price of technological advancement. If it weren''t for a bunch of listed companies to continue to raise money and burn money, Shenluo''s technology would not have rushed to the forefront in the second industrial revolution.


    On average, the Shenluo Empire has invested as much as 80 million Aegis in technology research and development each year in the past 30 years; if the time is shortened to the last five years, this figure has reached an astonishing 210 million Aegis.


    Except for financing from the capital market, which is shared by all investors, no institution or individual can support this expenditure.


    Investment and return are proportional. More than two billion funds have been smashed. Aircraft, tanks, and battleships have all come out. There are countless civilian facilities. Humans have also entered the era of electric power and internal combustion engines ahead of time.


    The tragedy is that like many investors, Franz became poor. Of the thousands of technology companies in hand, fewer than 50 can make money. Except for the more than 200 that have entered bankruptcy and reorganization, the rest are continuing to burn money.


    Although the company''s operating costs have been compressed and the money burning has been slowed down, in sum, there are still tens of millions of Aegis losses every month.


    When the market environment is good, some of the capital is willing to accompany it to burn money. Now the market situation has deteriorated. The "cut leek" company originally raised by everyone can only be carried by Franz himself.


    If the company goes bankrupt, it will be difficult to re-establish the brand in the future. After all, no matter how good the story is, it is also a failed project, and investors will definitely not be so happy to pay for it.


    It''s different if you stick to it. As long as you survive this wave, some capital will enter the market later. If the intermediate technology breaks through, it will be even more profitable.


    With so many oil bottles in his pocket, Franz must keep it first, even if there is money in his pocket. After all, these are high-quality projects in my hands, although they may be a bit ahead, they are also the future of the world.


    Franz''s life is not easy, let alone others. Anyone who is engaged in the real economy and wants to do something about a business now counts as one, and they are all storing grain for the winter, and no one dares to arbitrarily use precious funds.


    Those who really have a large amount of idle funds are still playing finance. Sometimes Franz even wants to draw a salary from the bottom of the tank, and directly nationalize the bank, knocking these guys out.


    Of course, this is just thinking about it. If Shenluo''s financial capital power catches up with Britain, then Franz may really be tempted to overturn the table.


    The problem was that Shenluo''s financial capital was already limited, and he jumped into the technology pit dug by Franz, and was almost buried when the stock market crash broke out.


    Of course, such a good thing is also in this wave. learn from mistakes. When the next wave of market starts, it is estimated that the main player in playing technology will be replaced by retail investors. After all, this success rate is really touching.


    Everyone has no money, so where did the money go?


    The answer is simple: the pot of war. The European War led to a massive outflow of Shenluo''s wealth. After more than 20 years of entering the Supermarket, he could not withstand the consumption of a war.


    The post-war market prosperity was supported more by virtual credit than real currency.


    This is also the main reason why Franz wants to fight for currency hegemony. Only when Aegis becomes an international settlement currency can we avoid the embarrassment of emptying the family in a war.


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, the current financial market is not suitable for financing. The only way to solve the financial dilemma is to increase leverage and issue more currency.


    Our reserves are relatively abundant, and the leverage ratio of Aegis has always been low. The Ministry of Finance has calculated that as long as the Aegis issuance leverage ratio is increased to the pound level, it will be able to issue an additional 830 million currency.


    If there is a joint endorsement of European countries, even if it is a one-time additional issuance of 1.2 billion, the market can accommodate it. "


    As a rising star, Aegis wants to defeat the British pound to become an international currency, and naturally has its own advantages.


    Before the end of the European War, the Shenluo was not unified, and it was even more than a thousand miles away from the world''s hegemon. Its international status was far behind that of Britain. Aegis could only gain market recognition by relying on its "low leverage ratio" and "stability".


    It just so happens that Shenluo is the world''s largest producer of gold, and its output is more than the following two, three, four, five, six and seven combined, which provides a sufficient margin for the government''s currency issuance.


    Knowing that, Franz was stunned by the government''s solution. If you are short of money, you will "print the ticket". It seems that there is nothing wrong with it, but the actual problem is too serious.


    Now maybe in the 19th century, the style of painting has suddenly changed to the 21st century, and it seems abnormal no matter how you look at it. But for the moment, it seems that "printing tickets" is really a good solution to the crisis.


    In addition to printing banknotes, the expansion of navigation is bound to happen. But it is not the same if European countries endorse together, which is equivalent to the whole of Europe helping to digest inflation.


    One-time printing of 1.2 billion more, the average amortization of the European world per capita, less than one month''s salary. At this point, the money flows into the market, even if inflation occurs, it will not be too much.


    As long as the Vienna government has sufficient gold reserves and the Aegis exchange ratio remains unchanged, internal inflation will be digested over time.


    The most important thing is that while solving the funding problem, it also promoted the pace of Aegis to become the world''s currency. Once the crisis passes, the market''s confidence in Aegis will reach a new height.


    Franz thinks that the more he thinks about it, the more he thinks it is feasible. There is a saying: "As long as the speed of printing money is fast enough, the debt will not catch up with me."


    After hesitating for a while, Franz asked: "How can countries recognize it? What if they make the same request?"


    It is not Franz who is too ardent. Shinra can solve the funding problem by printing tickets. European countries can also print tickets to alleviate the financial crisis.


    The governments of various countries are not fools. The Vienna government can ask them to endorse the currency value of Aegis, and then the governments of all countries will also ask the Vienna government to endorse their currency.


    Everyone "printed, printed, printed" together. Franz couldn''t imagine that scene. If the Pandora''s Box is really opened, the gold standard is ready to stop. Gold production can''t keep up with the speed of printing money.


    Perhaps the French most want this to happen. Only if everyone prints and prints, can they hope to pay off their debts. It''s best to be like France before, with billionaires per capita, so that the compensation can be paid off in minutes.


    Prime Minister Carl replied confidently: "We can use interest-free loans and material assistance in exchange for the recognition of governments.


    Now they have no choice. Although printing currency is simple, not everyone is qualified to do it. All European countries have their own shortcomings, and it is simply impossible to issue additional currencies at this time.


    Needless to say, the ten countries that have gone bankrupt do not want to say that printing money means that they are not dying fast enough; Montenegro and Armenia do not have the ability to print money, and the money is all entrusted to our printing plants to print them.


    The economies of the Netherlands, the Nordic Federation, and Spain are limited, and the printed currency will immediately trigger rapid inflation; the Russian Empire has enough economic volume, but the credibility of the tsarist government once printed the ruble becomes the second franc.


    The ability of countries to resist risks is extremely limited, not only domestically, but also internationally. The printed currency will inevitably lead to a run on the currency, unless they can abandon the gold standard, otherwise they will simply not survive.


    In this context, the only way they want to solve the financial dilemma is to borrow externally. Now we and the British are the only ones who can solve their funding problems.


    If someone betrayed the European continent at this time and fell to the British, our knives are not vegetarian, just to kill the chicken and the monkey. "


    Sure enough, there is nothing new under the sun. The abandonment of the gold standard after World War I in the original time and space is so similar to the current situation.


    "Abandoning the gold standard" seems impossible now, but once you are forced to give up, you can''t give up.


    Seeing a leaf and knowing the autumn, if there is no such alternative as Shinra, it is estimated that the final result of this economic crisis will end with countries being forced to abandon the gold standard.


    To be precise, some countries have abandoned the direct gold standard. The history is surprisingly similar, and this leader is France.


    The French government had no choice. After the European War, the domestic gold was looted. The reserve gold for issuing currency is gone, how to implement the gold standard?


    International loans are all banknotes, but no gold is lent. Although the French government has tried its best to overturn the cabinets, it has not raised enough reserves.


    In the end, King Carlos, who was in a hurry, turned his heart out and directly borrowed an Aegis as a reserve fund, opening the indirect gold standard system.


    The indirect gold standard can also be calculated barely, which is better than the direct credit standard. If you really want to play with credit currency, it is estimated that the French people will continue to follow the path of "billionaires".


    Many things are easy to handle as long as someone takes the lead, and the same is true for currency-based systems. France was only the beginning, and several Italian states, which were newly independent countries, also embarked on the "indirect gold standard" path.


    The only regret is that Belgium still continues the gold standard system.


    There is no alternative. Although Belgium suffered heavy losses in the European War, the desperate resistance of the Belgian army bought time for the government to withdraw. The gold reserves looted were taken to Shinra by Leopold II.


    As a ethical and well-educated monarch, Franz naturally can''t do things that take advantage of the fire. Belgium, with sufficient reserves, will naturally continue to implement a more autonomous gold standard system.


    Although regretful, Franz does not regret it. The replacement of gold by Aegis is not a matter of overnight, and if you take too much steps, it will be a mess.


    At least you have to overstep it first to give everyone a time to accept it. For example: first realize the "Gold-Aegis" parallel standard system.


    It is not difficult to achieve this. As long as Shenluo reduces gold exports, as the economy develops, countries will sooner or later suffer from insufficient gold reserves. When the time comes, it is logical to promote the parallel standard system.


    After a long time, everyone is accustomed to using Aegis as standard gold. It is when Aegis replaces gold and establishes currency supremacy.


    The plan belongs to the plan, and no one can guarantee success before it is completed. There are many similar schemes, or there are many alternatives, this is just a set that seems relatively easy.


    I have to admit that the end of the European War brought tremendous changes to the Vienna government. In the past, when encountering this kind of thing, Prime Minister Carl put on small shoes afterwards.


    It''s obviously different now. First, the big hat of the European traitor was buttoned up, and then he was going to kill the chickens and the monkeys, a proper domineering style.


    In fact, this was normal operation in the 19th century. The covenant has been concluded. At this time, moving closer to the British is a betrayal. The traitor must die without negotiation.

 Chapter 1011： Seemingly fatal misunderstanding

    Facts have proved that efficiency is forced out. Ordinary international conferences often fail to reach a consensus in ten and a half months.


    The European Economic Summit is different. Seeing the continuous wave of revolution, governments of all countries panic. Continue to drag on, no one knows how far the situation will deteriorate.


    The horror mark left in 1848 still echoes in the hearts of the rulers. Although the revolution was finally extinguished, the impact was far-reaching.


    In a sense, the current situation in Europe was created by the 1848 Revolution.


    If the Orleans dynasty were not taken away by the revolutionary wave, there would be no Bonaparte¡¯s Great French Empire; if the Great Revolution had not provided an opportunity for reform, the Habsburg dynasty would not have been revived so quickly; if the Great Revolution had not stimulated nationalism, God Luo will not be so easy to unify...


    After a series of coincidences, it has become inevitable that the international situation has developed to this point.


    The revolution means the reshuffle of the distribution of interests, and those with vested interests are naturally unwilling to do it again. Whether reshuffling is good or bad for the country, nobody knows until the shuffling is completed; but it is definitely a disaster for the ruling class.


    In order to avoid the situation from continuing to deteriorate, representatives of all countries attended the meeting with full sincerity. In just three days, the countries reached an agreement on the issue of a joint "bailout".


    On September 1, 1894, the Economic Commission of the European Union issued a rescue announcement. The eighteen countries of the European Union jointly invested 1.2 billion Aegis to revitalize the European economy.


    According to the plan, the funds required for the economic revitalization plan are all allocated by the "jointly funded" countries according to their actual conditions. In other words: in which country the money is spent, the government of which country is responsible for paying the money.


    It fully embodies the principle of fairness, taking into account the interests of all parties, no one can take advantage, and no one suffers.


    As for the source of funding, it is natural to "print" banknotes. Franz still pays attention to food, this time there is no cheating. Although the Aegis was issued by the Vienna government, the benefits from the additional currency issuance were shared with other countries.


    Whether it is interest-free loans or material assistance, it is a kind of compensation in disguise. The larger the economic volume, the more you can get, and the smaller the volume, the smaller the compensation. The match is that everyone should bear the risk together.


    At the same time that the European Economic Revitalization Plan was passed, countries have also linked their currencies with Aegis. Franz''s "European Economic Integration" strategy finally took the first difficult step.


    The political impact of the "rescue plan" was not visible for a while, but the impact of the economic crisis began to ferment immediately. No surprises, the first to be affected is the capital market.


    The stock market has begun to climb slowly, and capital has quietly entered the market and began to buy bottoms. The market in a pool of stagnant water finally began to splash.


    While the market is picking up, governments of various countries have taken measures one after another. The first large-scale government intervention in the economy has begun in human history.


    At this time, no one blamed the government for not interfering in the economy. All walks of life are not having a good time, and the talkers are also facing an unemployment crisis. The people are busy for their livelihoods, and they don''t even have the mind to listen to them.


    Regardless of whether the government interferes in the market, at least jobs are available. Although the job is not so satisfying, at this time, having a job to support the family is more important than anything else.


    The most eye-catching thing is the three-year trip to Africa, with low requirements and high salaries. As long as you are strong and able to do it, it is difficult to not be noticed.


    Of course, this "high pay" is also relatively speaking. If before the economic crisis, this kind of treatment could only be regarded as ordinary in most countries, but now is the period of economic crisis, it is the conscience of the enterprise to get a salary of 40% off.


    In this context, it is definitely an enviable job to be able to get an ordinary salary in the usual period, especially when the requirements of this job are very low.


    The only regret is that the place of work is in Africa, and there is no plausible letter in which pimple, and where to assign depends on God''s blessing.


    This little dilemma does not affect everyone''s enthusiasm. After all, people always have to eat. Although the government is also issuing relief food, the black stick is obviously more suitable as a weapon than as food.


    If it weren''t for being too hungry, absolutely no one would go to receive the terrible relief food. From this point of view, bureaucrats are not useless, at least to ensure that these foods can really enter the hands of people in need.


    The European world is busy rescuing the market, and the Philippine war has reached a turning point. Originally, Japan and the West were fighting for resilience, betting that the other party could not hold it.


    The situation is different now. With the announcement of a joint bailout by the 18 European countries, it is obviously unrealistic to expect Spain''s domestic economic collapse.


    From their own standpoint, European countries will not let the situation in Spain get out of control now. After all, the revolution is contagious. It finally quelled the revolutionary wave, and if Spain collapsed, all previous efforts would be lost.


    In order to prevent the situation from deteriorating again, not only can not let Spain collapse now, but even the Philippine War European Union must intervene.


    Otherwise, Spain''s defeat will stimulate the nationalists in the country and cause a chain reaction to cause the situation to get out of control. Who will be responsible?


    As for the interests of the Japanese, is this important? For a small Far East country that most people don''t know, just follow the arrangements; if they don''t know the current affairs, the iron fist of imperialism will let them understand what social cruelty is.


    Under the efforts of the Spanish government in public relations, on September 9, 1894, the European Union made a resolution to interfere in the Philippine war.


    Frankly speaking, such a decision made at the economic summit is obviously out of date and uncoordinated in any way.


    No way, who makes European countries not take it seriously?


    An international conference dedicated to this?


    Sorry, everyone is busy now, and there is no time to worry about how the Japanese feel. Coupled with the influence of Spain''s public relations, just cut the mess quickly.


    Who makes the Japanese bad luck and offends many people?


    Just a few years ago, when Nicholas was traveling around the world, he was assassinated by a Japanese entourage in Tokyo. Although he was killed, the two swords still left a shadow on the young crown prince.


    If it was just that, it would be fine, but the Japanese government was perfunctory and only sentenced to life imprisonment after the assassin was caught. The more ugly thing is still to come. The assassin with the title of "Patriot" was clearly imprisoned, but was not actually sanctioned.


    Affected by this, Japan-Russia relations have directly dropped to a freezing point. Not only did Crown Prince Nicholas want revenge, but even Alexander III, the best-conserved, repeatedly clamored to give the Japanese "billions" of color.


    If it were not for the Russian finances, and Japan itself did not have much oil and water, the Tsarist government would have sent troops to help the Spaniards.


    Although no troops were sent, the Tsarist government provided convenience and allowed the Spanish government to recruit mercenaries from the Russian Empire to participate in the war.


    Perhaps out of vigilance against the Russians, or for the benefit of the Bourbon dynasty itself, the Spanish government finally chose the French mercenaries.


    The Dutch are also unhappy with the Japanese. As a small country, the Netherlands can occupy the most prosperous island of Java in Southeast Asia, relying on political skills.


    The Japanese, who did not understand the rules, suddenly broke in, breaking the political rules that the European countries had abided by, and the Dutch Southeast Asia suddenly became precarious.


    With no one taking the lead, shocked by the British position, the Dutch government can only secretly make small moves. Now that someone takes the lead, it must vote for it.


    Coupled with the fact that Shinra has already stood in the team, and Spain, which is fighting the Japanese, almost all the important countries in the European Union have participated.


    Anyway, to intervene in the Philippine war, these are enough. The remaining countries want to contribute, but they have more than enough energy but not enough. It is enough to apply political pressure along with the wave of flags and shouts. Naturally, there is no reason to refuse.


    In this context, a sternly worded diplomatic note was delivered to the Japanese Minister Hidehisa Yamamoto in the name of the European Union.


    ...


    "This is impossible!"


    "You can''t do this, it''s unfair to the Great Japanese Empire!"


    ...


    Although he has received a lot of blindfolds in Europe, Hidehisa Yamamoto was the first to encounter such a bullying.


    There is no way, the staff of the European Union are all stationed in various countries. After the alliance made a resolution, a staff member from Spain took the initiative to draft the notes.


    The basic meaning did not change, but the tone and wording changed a little, completely rubbing the Japanese face on the ground.


    For the sake of everyone''s "Aegis", the officials in charge of the audit didn''t mean to make things difficult, and simply ignored this little difference.


    The "little difference" in the eyes of bystanders fell into Hidehisa Yamamoto''s eyes, and that was killing people.


    The nonsense of the previous principles can be skipped directly; the big hat accusing the illegal Japanese government of invading and destroying world peace can also be ignored. After all, the newspapers have been scolded a lot.


    The most unacceptable thing is that the European Union ordered the Japanese troops to withdraw from the Philippine Islands within the year and surrender war criminals for trial by an international court established by the European Union.


    Otherwise, the alliance will send troops to interfere in the Philippine war, and reserves the right to further hold the Japanese government accountable.


    Such overbearing and explicit mediation notes are rare in the history of the world. Obviously, it will not happen in normal diplomatic activities.


    However, this is not a problem for the Spanish government that has been pressed. If it can irritate the Japanese government and expand the situation, it is estimated that the celebration banquet of the Madrid government can be held for a month.


    Maybe it was Minister Hidehisa Yamamoto''s expression that was too exaggerated, or maybe the Spanish effort played a role. Dalton, who was responsible for delivering the note, interrupted: "Your Excellency, calm down.


    This is a common resolution of the eighteen countries of the European Union. You''d better pass it back to your country earlier. If you have any questions in your country, you can raise them in the subsequent mediation meeting.


    However, before the mediation meeting is officially convened, please follow the contents of the note. Starting next month, the alliance will formally impose economic sanctions on your country.


    All spheres of influence controlled by the alliance will temporarily suspend all trade with your country, and the seas of all countries are also forbidden areas for ships of your country. "


    If any officials attending the meeting are here, questions will be raised immediately. Does the alliance meeting talk about economic sanctions?


    It seems to be there, but that was built after the Japanese government refused. The current practice of imposing sanctions no matter what, is obviously the result of adding oil and vinegar.


    It''s a pity that these are not what Hidehisa Yamamoto can know. Even if you know it, it''s useless. The Spaniards have done a good job of public relations, and the alliance will not accept their complaints. Right now he can only send back the content of the note intact, and the rest depends on how the country chooses.


    ...


    The question is, does the Japanese government have a choice?


    Regardless of whether there are changes to the content of the note, once submitted, it represents the position of the European Union.


    Everyone wants face, and as the world''s largest organization, the European Union is no exception. The note sent out will be retracted, that is, slap yourself in the face. The Japanese obviously don''t have this amount.


    What''s more, what the Spaniards did seems to have tampered with the content of the note. In fact, it would not be successful without the acquiescence of some people.


    ...


    The Japanese government has not yet received the news, and the British have already received the information first. The London government was directly stunned, and Robert Cecil never dreamed that someone would be so unethical.


    Originally, the European economic recovery plan was already stimulating enough, but I did not expect that there will be more stimulating "intervention plans" later.


    On the surface, this is just a simple international cooperation among European countries in order to retain their domestic economies. The Japanese have only suffered unwarranted disasters.


    However, politics can never just look at the surface. Today the European Union can intervene in the Philippine war for the benefit of Spain; then tomorrow the European Union will be able to intervene in overseas affairs again for the benefit of **** countries.


    Come so many times, European countries will discover the benefits of the alliance. With the tiger skin of the European Union, even a small country can have the status of a great power overseas.


    If things go on like this, and driven by interests, this loose international organization will become a true alliance.


    At that time, let alone a small country like Japan, even if Britain, as the world''s hegemon, encounters the union of the European world, it must stand aside.


    Prime Minister Robert Cecil, who thought he had an insight into the Vienna conspiracy, immediately broke into a cold sweat.


    We must know that Britain¡¯s most enduring national policy is the European Balance Strategy. Although it failed after the European War, the London government believed that this was only temporary.


    In those days, Napoleon also swept across Europe and suppressed all kinds of dissatisfaction.


    Including Robert Cecil himself, many people in the British government are waiting for Shinra to make a mistake, ready to go up and stabbing at a critical time.


    However, the plan did not change quickly, and Shinra''s anger and grievance did not wait. A freak called the European Union appeared first.


    I originally thought that there were many contradictions among European countries, and that this loose alliance would sooner or later be torn apart due to differences in interests. As the boss of Shinra, because he couldn''t reconcile the contradictions between the parties, he ended up not being human inside and outside.


    It is a pity that an unprecedented economic crisis broke all these illusions. In order to save themselves, European countries have to temporarily give up their contradictions and join forces to overcome the crisis.


    As a master who always pursues interests first, Robert Cecil knows very well that as long as the interests are large enough, there are no contradictions that cannot be reconciled.


    Once countries have realized the benefits of union, it will be difficult to disintegrate the European Union. With such a freak, how can Britain live?


    With a slap on the table, Robert Cecil said fiercely: "The European Union must be disintegrated! From now on, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has only one focus of work-to stir up conflicts between European countries and disintegrate the European Union.


    I don''t care what method you use or where you start. In short, a freak like the European Union must not exist in this world. "


    "At all costs, disintegrate the European Union." This was the only thought in Robert Cecil''s mind at the moment. As for Japan as the party concerned, it is no longer in his consideration.

 Chapter 1012： South and North

    The British government panicked, and the Japanese government as the protagonist panicked even more. Different from the past, now is the moment of life and death.


    No one would have thought that European countries were so innocent, pulling the sideways to the point where they ended up in person.


    An understatement of "economic sanctions" can kill the Japanese Empire half-life.


    If it is implemented in accordance with the contents of the note, the sphere of influence of the 18 European Union countries is their forbidden zone, then the Japanese government does not need to develop international trade, so it is better to close the country directly.


    Just look at the world map and you will know that the sphere of influence of the European Union has covered most of the earth. With the hegemonic style of the powers of this era, cross-border law enforcement is also common.


    In this context, Japanese merchant ships go to sea and oceans are completely unreturned.


    At the same time, it has lost its international market and maritime transportation capabilities, and Japan is reduced to meat on the chopping board and can only be slaughtered.


    This is still a civilized approach. If it goes too far, the European Union will directly send troops to destroy the Japanese navy, and another "black ship incident" is not impossible.


    The consequences of rejection are serious, and the consequences of compromise are equally serious. Up to now, the Japanese government has tried its best to compromise. At this time, all previous efforts have been lost.


    Whether it is heavy casualties or huge military expenditures, the Japanese government has been forced to a corner.


    Taking a step back is no longer the sea and the sky, but the abyss. For this war, the Japanese people have been suffering from starvation for a long time, and suddenly received a bad news of failure. "Tenchu ??National Thief" is a must.


    The imperial meeting had already begun, but no one spoke first this time. There is no way, it happened too suddenly, and there was no time for everyone to prepare.


    Forced by the emperor''s murderous gaze, Ito Hirobumi bit his scalp and said, "Everyone must be prepared for this scene.


    Since the launch of the Philippine War, we have discussed the issue of interference by foreign powers, but we did not expect this day to come so quickly, let alone that European countries could unite in action.


    There is no way to hide. Now the worst situation has emerged, so we are ready to deal with the aftermath.


    Don¡¯t worry too much about it. At the moment an economic crisis is erupting in Europe, countries will not easily provoke a war, especially a war with no return. "


    To comfort people, Ito Hirobumi can''t make it up. The anticipated international interference was only that Spain brought in a few well-connected countries to intervene, and it never expected that the eighteen-nation joint interference would be brought out.


    How can I play this?


    I took the script of "Eighteen Lords Asking for Dong", the problem is that they are not Dong Zhuo, and they don''t have a "Xiliang Iron Horse" with Megatron.


    There is no need for the 18 countries to organize coalition forces from within, and the military forces of other people in Southeast Asia will be able to reach Tokyo in less than a month.


    "Resistance" is a false proposition. Spain and the Southward Fleet alone are at odds with each other. If the Dutch and Shinra fleets are added, the Southward Fleet will definitely kneel down.


    It is only a matter of time before the navy is over. The main force of the army that is still fighting hard in the Philippine Islands will be destroyed.


    The army and the navy are gone, what can you resist?


    "One hundred million pieces of jade", that was the crazy plan of World War II. Japan now has more than 40 million people across the country, and the government is known for its "rationality" in the "Meiji Era".


    Originally Ito Bowen wanted to mention the British allies, but seeing the expressions of disdain from the crowd, he finally chose to swallow the words back.


    Those who can enter here are all sensible people, and everyone knows the most about what the "Anglo-Japanese Alliance" is about.


    In normal times, it doesn''t matter if you are talking about tiger skins. At this terrible time, you can count on the British for help. It is better to worship Amaterasu and ask Shenfeng Tianxiang to help destroy the enemy.


    Kiyotaka Kuroda: "It is precisely because of the eruption of an economic crisis in Europe that we are more dangerous. European powers have always liked to wage wars with the outside world to shift the economic crisis at home.


    Especially in recent decades, after almost every economic crisis broke out, it is the climax of European countries'' external expansion. Including the Ottoman Empire that once dominated the Mediterranean, all fell under the expansion of the crisis of Shenra''s external transfer.


    With such lessons learned, we have to guard against it now. If carelessness and carelessness cause the situation to get out of control, we will become sinners of the empire. "


    As a rare rationalist in the Japanese government, Kuroda has always opposed military adventures. The practice of gambling on the national fortune is even more disgusting.


    It''s just that the arms can''t squeeze the thighs, which can''t stop the Chinese people''s desire to expand. At present, the strategy of going south is frustrated. It seems to Kuroda that it is a good time to step on the brakes.


    It is not ashamed to give in under the pressure of the European Union anyway. Changing a country will be much better than their performance.


    "No way!"


    "Now we cannot give in. The morale of the people has been stimulated. At this time, when we compromise with the European Union, there is no way to explain it to the people."


    It''s not that the mountain county has friends, but the Japanese government has been forced into an embarrassing situation. Neither the military nor the people can tolerate failure.


    If you really choose to compromise, there may be a revolution in the country. Regardless of the raging economic crisis in continental Europe, the situation in Japan is actually more serious than in European countries.


    Different from European countries, no matter how severe the economic crisis is, the government will find ways to distribute relief food even if it is poor. Although it is not good to eat, it can save your life.


    The Japanese government will not do it anymore, the money is spent in the war, and the pockets have long been empty. Similarly, there is no money. European countries can credit grain from Shinra, but the Japanese government has no place to credit it.


    In order to stabilize the situation, the Japanese government has suppressed many riots. Now Japan is just a gunpowder keg, supported by a single breath of energy, and if the qi dissipates, it will be fatal.


    If the civilian is a gunpowder keg, the military is an explosive package. With the outbreak of the war, the radicals in the army have begun to emerge, and they have a great influence in the middle and lower ranks.


    Once these people make trouble, their destructive power can be much greater than that of ordinary people in rebellion. As a general who has just returned from the front line, Yutomo Shanxian knows very well how fragile the current military is.


    Glancing at Ito Hirobumi, he said slowly with the intention of meeting Nishionji''s public expectations: "The key to the current problem is not whether we should back down, but whether we can resist the pressure of the European Union.


    It is not only political and economic pressure, but also military pressure. If the European Union conducts armed intervention, will the military have the ability to keep the enemy out of the country?


    It''s about the survival of the empire, and I hope that the monarchs can answer rationally. Your judgment will directly affect whether the Empire of Japan can continue.


    please! "


    While speaking, Gongwang at Xiyuan Temple bowed to the military representative.


    At this moment, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. As the military representatives, Xixiang Congdao, Dashanyan, and Shanxian Youpeng felt the pressure instantly.


    This is not the time for political struggles. Not only do one wrong step, but also the Japanese empire may be buried with him.


    "The power gap between the two sides is too great. It is not because of the joint intervention of the European Union. Even if the Dutch South Sea Fleet and the Spanish Navy join forces, the Imperial Navy will not be able to fend off the enemy outside the country."


    After that, Xixiang Congdao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and the whole person relaxed. Although this answer hurts my own morale, it is the most responsible answer to the Japanese Empire.


    After the outbreak of the Philippine campaign, the Dutch government increased its military deployment in the South Pacific. Although there are not many warships added, and there are no 10,000-ton former dreadnoughts, it is enough to serve as the last straw to crush the balance.


    "Is your navy all waste? You spend so much military expenditure every year, and now it''s actually..."


    Without waiting for Da Shan Yan to finish speaking, the naval commander Huashan Ziji directly said, "Master Da Shan needs to be responsible for speaking. How much is the annual military expenditure of the Navy?


    Did you know that Spain is at war with us. In the past ten years, the average military expenditure of the navy was twice that of ours?


    The annual naval expenditure of the empire is at best equal to Portugal, and even the Dutch cannot.


    As for the real naval powers, not to mention Britain and the Holy Roman Empire. People can build two imperial navies with one year''s naval budget.


    With limited funds, a modern navy can be built, and it is comparable to the Spanish navy. The navy is worthy of the empire! "


    The **** decides the head. Although Shiki Huashan was originally from the army, he has taken the position of chief of the naval commander, so he must protect the interests of the navy. It even needs to be more thorough to convince the people below.


    In the case of ignoring the price level and strategic needs, and simply looking at the annual military expenditures, the Japanese navy can save money.


    If the above factors are considered comprehensively, the Japanese Navy will have nothing to do with "saving money." The high cost of outsourcing warships is inevitable. The key is that the Japanese Navy fully learns from the Royal Navy. Many places have reached the point of being frantic.


    Not only did tactics training and operating instructions imitate the British, but even the decoration of warships and soldiers'' meals also copied the Royal Navy. There are no domestic imports, anyway, everything is in line with the Royal Navy.


    Whether there is waste, no one knows the answer. After all, the navies of Europe and the United States all play like this, eating steak and drinking red wine are standard, far from the army''s hardship.


    In an era of severe lack of confidence and the worst of fawning on foreigners, it is naturally beyond reproach for the Navy to follow the British in an all-round way.


    But these reasons can fool ordinary people, and the army that wants to fool the enemy is not enough. Don''t think that the high-level army does not understand the navy. In fact, the time they spend studying the navy every day is not necessarily shorter than that of some high-level navy.


    Da Shanyan sneered and said: "Don''t talk about these useless things. The Imperial Navy only needs to stay in the harbor for training every day, and the navy will run all over the world.


    Even the annual military expenditures are earned by the navy from outside. If you have the ability to earn back your own military expenses, I have no objection even if you spend more money. "


    Nothing wrong, the navy expenses of the colonial empire were indeed earned by themselves. Whether it is plundering wealth from the colonies or maintaining overseas trade, these are closely related to the navy.


    This is why a country with more colonies and more prosperous has a larger navy. Even if it was lost on the surface, it was because the money went into his pocket. If you have been losing money, because of the feces of European governments these years, it is estimated that you will stop playing.


    For details, please refer to Alaska. The Russians threw this money-losing hot potato to Austria. Prior to the development of gold, there were endless calls for abandonment within the Vienna government.


    It was only in recent years that the direction of the Vienna government changed. More and more people have realized the value of territory, and they have gone to the other extreme-planting a flag when they encounter a land of no owner.


    Of course, this "extreme" has little effect. After all, just planting a flag on the way, not actually sending someone to occupy it. The Vienna government still has no shortage of money for a few chess pieces.


    Huashan Ziji rolled his eyes, his disdain was beyond words. Even if Spain hasn''t gotten it done, they have to go out to grab the colony. That is definitely a sign of brain flooding.


    Seeing that the topic was off track, Emperor Meiji glared at Da Shanyan in dissatisfaction, and sternly reprimanded: "It''s not the time to listen to your quarrel. The empire is at stake. Can''t you save your mind?"


    There is no doubt that Emperor Meiji was very dissatisfied with this change of subject by the army.


    No, no, this is something that everyone knows. Is it so difficult to admit that you are not strong enough?


    The answer is: very difficult, very difficult.


    Unlike the navy, the army is not so rational. The navy can roughly know the strength gap between the two sides by looking at the warships. No matter how hard it is to face a strength gap of ten times, or even dozens of times, it is difficult to be hard-headed!


    The most important thing is that the European Navy is close at hand. If they survive, they will come directly. Bragging is about to wear gang, you can''t admit it or not.


    The army is different. Smart people can tell at a glance that although the European Union is powerful, it is impossible to send hundreds of thousands of troops to attack Japan, and it will lose money.


    Since you don''t need to fight with the European Union, it doesn''t matter if you close the door and brag. Of course, even if you fend off the enemy outside the country, you still don''t have to fight well.


    If the commander''s brain convulsions and he really comes to attack Tokyo, he will be over. Based on the army''s record in the Philippine Islands, it really cannot provide people with enough confidence.


    If you can''t brag, and you don''t want to admit that your own strength is not enough to take responsibility, you can only find a way to fool it. It''s better than telling the truth and being scolded by radicals as "traitors".


    Everyone present knows that since the diplomatic note of the European Union is issued, the Japanese government has no choice.


    It is impossible to have a hard shot. If it really angers the European Union, it is not impossible to turn Japan into a colony.


    Although this will lose money, the eighteen countries share it together, and each family will not lose much.


    It is even possible that not only the eighteen countries, but their good allies will follow suit to ensure that their position in the Far East is not shaken. Britain has done more of this kind of thing, and doesn''t care about it more.


    Seeing that the main responsibility for the forced concession was thrown on the Navy, Da Shanyan knew that he could no longer pretend to be confused. If they were not willing to bear any responsibility, they would become public enemies.


    "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, it is indeed not a wise move to confront the European Union. However, if we simply give up the Philippine Islands, we have no way to explain it to the people.


    If you want a safe transition, the best way is to change a soft persimmon.


    Internally, we can use our voice to strike north as an excuse to appease the people in China; externally, we have sold the European Union a face, and they are not good to continue to be aggressive.


    The European Union''s intervention in the Philippine War was essentially due to the unstable situation in the European continent, fearing that Spain''s defeat would cause the domestic situation to get out of control.


    There are no such risks going north, and even if we are turned upside down, it will have little impact on the situation in Europe.


    At the price of giving up the Philippine Islands, even if we cannot get the support of other countries to go north, there is no problem in exchange for their neutrality. "

 Chapter 1013： New game

    The topic of going south and north again appeared in the imperial meeting. However, unlike the past, the strategy of going south is now bankrupt.


    Since the plan to seize the Philippine Islands has failed, there is no need to think about the follow-up Nanyang Raiders. If the European Union can interfere the first time, it can interfere the second time. If you continue to go south without knowing the life and death, then you are tired of performance.


    From an overall point of view, although Japan suffered heavy losses in the Philippine war, they were not completely unprofitable.


    Among them, the biggest benefit is to obtain a modern fleet. In the past, they had all the battleships that they had money and couldn''t buy.


    From the perspective of the total tonnage of warships alone, the Japanese Navy has become the world''s fifth naval power after Britain, Austria, Russia, and West.


    If nothing happens, after the Philippine War, the Japanese government auctioned the warships they bought back home, and their rankings could surpass Spain and Russia and become the world''s third naval power.


    If other factors are not considered, then this is the highlight of the Japanese Empire. It is a pity that behind this dazzling glamour, there is still an empty treasury.


    Based on the current situation in Japan, if it does not expand abroad, it is impossible to support such a fleet, even if it is not enough to invest all the government''s fiscal revenue.


    "From the current situation, it is indeed easier to go north than go south. The problem is that the empire''s finances can no longer support a war.


    North Korea is not a cause for concern, but we cannot but consider the reaction of xxx. Even though they have fallen, they are still a giant to us.


    Once a war breaks out, we cannot end it unilaterally. If the war continues, the empire is likely to be dragged to death. "


    It is not that Kuroda is timid, but that the Japanese government''s finances are too bad. Although the Philippine Islands are prosperous, they still have no time to operate. The plundered wealth is simply not enough to support the war.


    There is no money in the pocket. Although the neighbors have fallen, they have a solid foundation, and with the current strength of the Japanese Empire, there is no guarantee of victory.


    Yamaxian Yutomo: "Kuroda, right now is the best opportunity to go north. Because of the Philippine campaign, our neighbors have relaxed their vigilance against us. They are fantasizing that we and the Spaniards will lose both.


    But they forgot that although we suffered heavy losses in the war, the military strength of the empire is constantly growing, and the strength of the two sides has changed.


    The limited finances of the empire restrict the development of military power, and we cannot feed such a large army in peacetime. Our national strength determines that the military power of the empire is now at its peak, at least for the next two decades.


    If we don''t take advantage of our current advantages to knock our neighbors down and open up enough living space for the empire, we will have no chance in the future.


    We have no choice. For the future of the Great Japanese Empire, even if the risk is great, it must be done. What''s more, the risk is not great now, even if it fails, the old things of 1874 will be repeated. "


    Ambition not only comes from strength, but also from the "face" of a corrupt empire. Anyone who fails to invade can be compensated, what else is there to be afraid of?


    Even if you lose the war, the big deal is to do a few more times, and the matter will pass. Maybe you can still take advantage of it.


    No matter how powerful such a country is, it cannot be feared. It is more cost-effective to be an enemy than to be a friend.


    In a sense, the ambitions of the Japanese government were indulged by the **** empire. If there is a change of master, Japan would be maimed in 1874, and there would be no such thing...


    In addition to the softness of the persimmon, the more important thing is that you don''t need to encounter foreign powers when you go north.


    The main reason is that the tsarist government has been very busy in the past 30 to 40 years. It first captured Constantinople, and then taught the restless Prussia. It is now busy going south to India.


    The government¡¯s strategic focus did not shift eastward, and the pace of expansion of the Russians in the Far East naturally slowed down, and the tentacles had not had time to penetrate into North Korea.


    With the lessons of the failure to go south, this is the time when the Japanese government fears the powers most. Although they did not lose the wind against Spain, they couldn''t be arrogant if they didn''t win.


    Seeing no one answered, Emperor Meiji frowned and asked, "Does the Admiralty have different opinions?"


    "No!"


    The Secretary of the Navy Xixiang replied slowly.


    According to the practice of the Japanese military, the navy will oppose any proposal made by the army, and vice versa. What''s more, the battle for expansion routes is still involved, and the competition should be more intense.


    However, Xixiang''s Daoism is hard to say. No matter how strong the reasons are, the southward strategy has failed. As the base camp of the southward faction and the leader of the invasion of the Philippines, the Admiralty is naturally to blame.


    Even the Admiralty cannot carry such a large responsibility. In order to avoid political liquidation in the future, they have to make compromises now.


    In fact, not only the Admiralty, but the top Japanese government are grasshoppers on a rope. Hardly resisting the European Union is dead and dead, and making compromises cannot be explained to the country.


    If you want to land safely, you must find an excuse that can be accepted by the people. Although "Sound from South to North" is a bit far-fetched, it is better than nothing.


    The current Japanese citizens have not yet reached the craziest time, as long as they finally win the victory and have a decent trophy, they can explain the past.


    After a moment of silence, Emperor Meiji said indifferently: "If everyone has no opinion, then we are ready to negotiate with the European Union.


    Prime Minister, if you know the European Union best in Europe, you will be in charge of the negotiations. Don''t want to save the Philippine Islands, get compensation for the Empire as much as possible!


    For the issue of going north, the military came up with a plan as soon as possible. We can''t afford to lose anymore. You should know the consequences of another accident. "


    It can be seen that Emperor Meiji was very dissatisfied with the current situation. However, apart from warnings and beatings, he couldn''t do anything else. The depression can be imagined.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    ...


    After a gambling game was over, I immediately went to another gambling table. Facing a gambler-style government, Ito Bowen has nothing to say.


    Knowing it was wrong, the Japanese government had no choice. It''s easy to leave the gaming table. The question is, what happens to the debts left behind after closing?


    Regardless of the joy of "government bankruptcy-debt restructuring" in European countries, if the Japanese government dares to follow suit, it will immediately become the "chicken" used to warn monkeys.


    Don''t mention any Anglo-Japanese alliance, which involves vital interests. It is useless to care about any alliance. In this regard, the British government is the most realistic.


    To describe it with the most popular sentence in the international media: "It must be the land power country that dares to rely on Britain''s account." If you want to be more specific, you can also add a Russian Empire.


    So far, only the Tsarist government has been able to successfully rely on the British and have not received "kind condolences" from the Royal Navy.


    Including the countries of the European Union, they are now playing bankruptcy, and there is still no one who says that they are ready to fail to pay the bill. All of the requirements put forward are: part of the loan interest reduction or exemption, or grace payment time.


    People have a backstage, and they really have no money. The British government is not doing it well, and the creditors can only accept debt restructuring in tears. At any rate, it is better to recover the cost than to lose everything.


    If you change to the Japanese government, don''t think about this kind of treatment. The strategy of going south has failed, and the Russians have not moved east. Japan''s value to Britain has dropped to a low point, and it is not worth the British government to sell their face.


    ...


    Naturally, Franz didn''t know the suffering faced by the Japanese government. Although the memory of his previous life has faded over time, it still does not prevent him from seeing the Meiji government upset.


    The cost of the expedition is too great, and it''s okay to knock the sap in secret. What is even more pleasing is that the Japanese government, which has been beaten up by the society, has been thought to have played a role in the public relations of the Spanish government.


    Since the Japanese have misunderstood, let them continue to misunderstand them. Just be a hero behind the scenes. Franz always stays away from things that show hatred.


    Franz no longer cared about the subsequent international mediation. As long as the British government is not thinking about it, Japan¡¯s withdrawal from Southeast Asia is a foregone conclusion.


    If the British government''s mind gets flooded and jumps out to support Japan at this time, Franz will be even more happy. As long as the event expands, it will be Britain vs. the European Union.


    Really become the "eighteen princes to ask for Dong", so there is nothing to do. In five years, Shenluo will be the only world overlord.


    It''s just that the hegemony won by this kind of teamwork is not stable. As a good ally of Shinra, the Russian Empire is likely to take advantage of India; and the United States of America, which is as far away as the Americas, may also take the opportunity to annex Canada.


    This is not a problem of 1+1=2, mass production will also cause qualitative changes. Whether it is Russia that annexed India or the United States that annexed Canada, they all have the potential to become the world''s hegemon.


    Single-to-single Shenluo is not afraid. Although the internal contradictions of the Russian Empire have been reduced a bit, the price paid is a substantial reduction in population, and the quantitative advantage of gray animals no longer exists.


    Even if you get India, with the bureaucratic efficiency of the tsarist government, it will not be transformed into national power in the short term.


    The United States, known as the chosen country, is now in a reduced version. Not only is the southern region and Alaska gone, but more importantly, the quality of the population has been greatly reduced, and domestic racial conflicts have risen sharply.


    It is a pity that the Virgin is not popular now. The government of the United States suppressed the conflict by force. Otherwise, if they send them a saint, there will be no problems.


    A single family of Shen Luo can hold it down. If these two guys from the south and the ocean join hands, things will not be so easy to handle.


    It is obviously unrealistic to directly use violence and beatings. Every time this level of war broke out, it was a heavy blow to the Shenluo Empire.


    Especially these guys are big guys, they can''t be beaten even if they go down. France next door is an example. The clamor for revenge in the country has begun to rise before it has emerged from the trauma of the war.


    Although King Carlos has tried his best to suppress it, it is impossible to keep people from speaking in this country that advocates freedom.


    The hatred will continue. If you really become the hegemon of the world all the way, it is estimated that before Shenra himself falls, hatred will overthrow the hegemony of Shenra.


    As long as he thinks of Britain, France, Russia and the United States or more countries taking revenge together, Franz feels his scalp numb. All the way to fight, what kind of road to dominance is clearly the road to suicide to hell.


    Not only to destroy themselves, but also to drag the entire human civilization to hell. It seems that the original space-time mustache did just that, and the awesome Third Reich soon became history in the flames of war.


    Since you can''t go all the way A, then the overlord of Britain, for the time being, let it go. As long as the British do not die by themselves, it will not be a big problem for another ten or eight years.


    Shenluo just used this time to continue to work hard, and when he had an absolute strength advantage, he would go to take over. Lest the strength is weak, others can take advantage.


    Don''t do anything right now, and deal with the economic crisis honestly! If the European continent collapses, no matter what kind of hegemony is "flower in the mirror, moon in the water", it will collapse at once.


    ...


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, the list of the first batch of specially dispatched laborers has been finalized. They come from 13 countries, including Saskatchewan, Belgium, and Switzerland, with a total of 468,000 people. They are expected to embark overseas next week.


    The recruitment of the second and third batches of labor is almost done. The number of applicants was unexpectedly high. As of last week, the number of applicants has exceeded 18 million. It seems that governments of all countries have concealed the crisis. "


    There is no way. The "labor dispatch plan" was originally just to solve the domestic unemployment rate of the younger brother. With the participation of other European countries, the scope of recruitment has also expanded to the entire European continent.


    Regardless of the number of recruits, the number of applicants is only 1:6, which does not seem to be very large. Any job fair in future generations can add a zero.


    The problem is that the base number is large. Three million workers are recruited and 18 million people sign up. Even though some of them are employed, there are still more unemployed people who do not sign up because they are unwilling to work in the colonies.


    From the data analysis, it can be determined that the unemployment rate of European countries has far exceeded the information provided by the governments.


    Now Franz somewhat understands why the economic summit is progressing so fast. With such a high unemployment rate, governments from all over the world are sitting on the powder keg every day, and the efficiency is not high.


    Not to mention that the conditions of the Vienna government are not excessive. Even if the conditions are harsher, they can only accept them in order to maintain their rule.


    "Ok!"


    After a pause, Franz asked concerned: "Is the language teacher in place?"


    The scope has expanded, and the original labor dispatch plan has undergone a qualitative change. If it were not for fear of arousing the vigilance of governments of all countries, Franz would have opened up recruitment.


    Attracting immigrants is secondary, and the most important thing is to promote language and culture and expand the soft power of the empire.


    Whether you want to admit it or not, English is the most widely spoken language these days, followed by Spanish. As for Austrian language, French is not as widespread.


    Because of historical problems, French has the reputation of "aristocratic language", so that European aristocrats all went to learn French. Even with the decline of France, the language of European diplomacy is still French.


    If people don¡¯t want to learn language and culture, you can¡¯t just stuff them in their heads.


    It was a little better overseas, because after defeating France, Shinra became more attractive to people of insight who were eager to learn to save the country, and he became more interested in learning Austrian language.


    The European continent is not good. They are all old neighbors. Who doesn''t know who?


    If you say that Shenluo has the biggest fist, everyone believes it; if you want to say that Shenluo''s culture is better, let''s fool around!


    Wu Dou can''t compare to you, and Wen Dou is still not persuaded. Regardless of whether it is a divided Italy or a declining and unpretentious Greece, in terms of history and culture, it is the existence of the gods.


    If it were not for the banner of the Roman heir, Franz himself would be embarrassed to promote his long history and culture. But it''s okay to take this thing overseas to fool people, so don''t take it for humiliation in continental Europe.


    It''s not that the Vienna government has not made efforts, but when it comes to playing art, the French and Italians are obviously more professional.


    As the saying goes, "the country is unfortunately fortunate to be a poet." Now that the country is developing well, those works of art that worry about the country and the people will naturally not come out.


    In contrast, split Italy and defeated France both provided the best stage for the creation of literati. Various works of art are now pouring out.


    Can''t compare with art, so you can only play with technology. The economic crisis is the best opportunity. Others do not need to learn it, but those who go to work in the overseas territories of Shinra must learn the Austrian language.


    Whoever owns the site is the master. Not only do you need to learn the language, but you also have to change your living habits.

 Chapter 1014： Confrontation at the negotiating table

    What people most fear is that there is no hope. Although the 3 million labor dispatch plan cannot solve all the unemployment problems in Europe, it can bring hope to everyone.


    Adhering to the principle of maximizing impact, unless it is a skilled worker, this recruitment is limited to one person per household, and preferentially favor families with financial difficulties as much as possible.


    In a sense, this large recruitment not only eased the employment pressure of various countries, but also a large-scale poverty alleviation campaign.


    Regardless of the low salary standard set by the Vienna government, it was only 50% of the average income of European people in 1893, but for the bottom people, this is already a high income.


    In this era of disparity between the rich and the poor, the annual income of the big aristocrats and big capitalists is equivalent to the income of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of ordinary people a year, and the income of more than half of the bottom people is less than 20% of the average level. The word "average" has long lost its meaning.


    If it weren''t for the work location overseas, and the basic conditions in all aspects could not keep up, such jobs would have been robbed.


    From this perspective, Franz, the annual poverty alleviation champion, is determined. Perhaps it is also the champion of poverty alleviation of this century. After all, this level of poverty alleviation project is unprecedented, and it is estimated that there will be no more people in the next few years.


    After signing a labor service contract, you just pay three months'' salary in advance. There is no need to worry about being deceived. This is a recruitment organized jointly with governments of various countries. Follow-up labor dispatch will be followed up by everyone.


    Of course, no one knows which step can be traced. Anyway, when propaganda, choose to say.


    The harsh weather and the infestation of poisonous insects and beasts have all been ignored by governments of all countries consciously or unconsciously. Perhaps for the ruler, although sending away these potentially dangerous elements is king.


    The effect of spreading money is naturally leveraged. For every prepaid salary, one family has temporarily escaped the hunger crisis. The deteriorating situation in Europe has finally turned around.


    ...


    In Nanyang, the high-profile Philippine war mediation conference has kicked off on Sulawesi.


    Not surprisingly, apart from Japan and the West, Britain and the European Union countries also participated in the mediation.


    Obviously, the 1vs17 mediation meeting is very unfavorable for the Japanese. It''s definitely a tragedy to play against the heroes diplomatically.


    The Japanese government is not without efforts. In fact, before going to the negotiating table, Ito Hirobumi has visited the ministers of many countries and invited them to participate in the mediation meeting.


    Don''t ask for your full support, even if you just send a representative to join in the fun and make a personal battle, it is also a kind of support for the Japanese government.


    Regrettably, even though the Japanese army performed well in the Philippine campaign, in the eyes of the outside world, Spain is still stronger.


    It is really embarrassing to ask everyone to help us at the risk of offending Spain. Except for the fact that the British government was still on the side of the Japanese government for the sake of face, the Japanese never managed to get a second ally.


    The sequelae of the lonely family quickly manifested itself. The negotiation has just begun, and the aggressor¡¯s hat has been put on, and they are not allowed to refute.


    ...


    The Russian representative Tanbulundos rightfully said: "The aggressor must be severely punished, and any act of indulgence is a blasphemy against the civilized world.


    In order to recover justice for the innocent victims who died, I propose to set up an interim court to try the culprit who initiated the war.


    ..."


    Judging from Tanbulundos''s remarks, those who did not know would think that it was the Japanese army invading Russia that made him so angry.


    This is no longer the attitude that a neutral country should have for mediation, but more like a revenge meeting. Does Tanbulundos have any enemies with the Japanese?


    The answer is: no!


    Although because of the assassination of Crown Prince Nicholas, the Czarist government looked at the Japanese people upset, but the Crown Prince was still alive and well, which was not enough for the country to hate.


    Not only is there no hatred, but there is also no major conflict of interest. The Tsarist government did not strategically move eastward, nor did the Japanese government move northward. Even if there was a minor dispute on Sakhalin Island, it ended with a concession from the Japanese government.


    However, this does not prevent Tanbulundos from looking for the Japanese. In addition to selling well to the domestic crown prince, the Spanish also paid money.


    In order to take the initiative in the mediation meeting, the Spanish representatives are throwing money along the way, and it is indispensable for the representatives of the countries participating in the meeting to have a "local product".


    In fact, it was not only the Spanish representative who gave gifts. The Japanese delegation also paid no less, and Ito Hirobumi even came to visit one by one in person.


    There is no way, this is the bad habits of the times. Diplomacy in the 19th century has always been accompanied by material desires, which is called public relations.


    Giving money does not necessarily make things happen, but not giving money will definitely do bad things. Under the premise of not involving the interests of the country, the maneuverability of diplomats is much better, usually whoever gives more is inclined to.


    It is a pity that this is not possible. The European Union Conference has already decided to support Spain. As a diplomatic representative of one of the member states, Tambrundos must support it. This is a matter of political principle.


    In this context, the efforts of the Japanese delegation can at best make everyone show mercy and soften their attitude when supporting Spain.


    Originally, for the sake of the "big yellow croaker" sent by the Japanese, Tanbulundos didn''t want to do it this way, but a telegram from a big domestic figure made him give up all his illusions and become a firm man. Anti-Japanese.


    More than one similar telegram was received by representatives of almost all countries. No matter how strong the Japanese government is in Nanyang''s public relations, it cannot hold back the Spanish from starting from Europe.


    The end result is that more than a dozen countries in the European Union are pulling sideways. It is a mediation in name, but in fact they all support Spain.


    The Spanish representative cooperated with the situation and said: "The Jazz is right, the aggressor must be severely punished, otherwise the justice will not be publicized, and the world will be chaotic.


    According to the intelligence we have collected, the Japanese government has a secret agreement with the French, and the invasion of the Philippines is only the first step. They also plan to cooperate with the French army in European operations. "


    Just letting the Japanese withdraw from the Philippine Islands is obviously difficult to dispel the hatred of the Spanish. It is a pity that they are limited in their own strength, unable to counterattack Japan.


    In order to make the Japanese end worse, Federico decisively chose to pull the anti-French alliance into the water. As long as the fact that Japan colluded with France is confirmed, the Philippine campaign is not only fought for the defense of Spain''s colonialism, but for the anti-French alliance.


    When the nature changes, the final outcome will naturally be different. Even for the sake of face, the anti-French alliance will make the Japanese unable to eat. Even Britain, who originally supported the Japanese, will give up this little brother under pressure from the anti-French alliance.


    Faced with the accusations made by the Spanish representative, Ito Hirobumi naturally could not admit it. Otherwise, it was not a question of when to withdraw from the Philippine Islands, but a question of whether the Japanese Empire could exist.


    "This is completely slander. We have nothing to do with the French and there is no so-called collusion.


    Anyone with a little bit of military common sense knows that Japan is tens of thousands of miles away from Europe. With the performance of our navy''s warships before, even if it is going to Europe, it will have to carry out multiple supplies along the way.


    If you don''t get everyone''s permission, and the Imperial Navy doesn''t even have the ability to enter the Indian Ocean, how can it collude with France?


    The imperial navy went to Southeast Asia to fight pirates. We did not expect to be attacked by your country¡¯s defenders while adding coal to Luzon, and we were forced to launch a counterattack.


    We are the victims of this war, and the so-called aggression is simply not valid. All this is the responsibility of the idiot defender officer in Luzon, or there would be no war at all. "


    In order to reduce responsibility, Ito Hirofumi decisively chose to open his eyes and talk nonsense. Regardless of whether anyone believes it, he will not admit all the accusations made by the Spaniard anyway.


    "In the face of hard facts, sophistry is meaningless. The French have already acknowledged the existence of the secret agreement, and I even brought a copy of the contract."


    After speaking, the Spanish representative Federico took out a copy of the contract and handed it to the nearby representative of Shinra. He also gave Ito Hirobumi a provocative look.


    Not only is there a secret agreement between France and Japan, there is also a secret agreement between Britain and Japan. If it were not for the acquiescence of Britain and France, the Japanese government would not dare to go south.


    It''s just that now France has declined, and Britannia is still arrogant. The Spanish government does not want to offend the British, and simply ignores the fact that the British and Japanese have a secret agreement.


    The most worrying thing happened, Ito Bowen, whose heart beats faster, bit his head and scolded: "A treaty fabricated out of thin air wants to convict us. Your country is too overbearing.


    We have never signed a secret contract with a Frenchman. Do you want us to admit it when you come out with a fake contract? "


    It doesn¡¯t work if you¡¯re not nervous, the Fa-Japanese Secret Agreement really exists. It''s just that the content of the treaty is somewhat different from the Spanish representative.


    Before the launch of the Southward Strategy, the Japanese government had considered the consequences of the defeat of France, so when the treaty was concluded, there were mostly ambiguities.


    In addition, the Paris government did not pay much attention to Japan, and did not regard their military power as the same thing. The final treaty was a joint encirclement and suppression pirate plan.


    Encirclement and suppression of pirates seems to be no problem. The problem is that the Shenluo Navy did not do business in Malacca for the purpose of blocking France.


    As a winner, you don''t need to be blamed, so this dark history must be erased. Regarding the Japanese navy''s desire to encircle and suppress "pirates," the Shinra Empire would definitely not say anything on the surface, and no one knows whether it will retaliate secretly.


    Ito Bowen was nervous anyway. From the Japanese government''s point of view, Shinra spared no effort to support Spain because of revenge against Japan''s possible collaborating with France.


    Just because it is "possible", the Fa-Japanese Secret Agreement is strictly confidential. Under normal circumstances, Shenluo would not know the specific content. However, international politics often does not need evidence, and relying on one may be enough to make the Vienna government wear shoes for them.


    If this "possibility" is taken into account, then Japan''s hardships will be well in the future. The explanation is meaningless. Regardless of the purpose of the Japanese government, whether they do it or not, they will be retaliated against.


    The overlord needs to stand up. As the first Japan to be sent to the door after the war, it must be a "chicken" used to curry monkeys.


    Based on this judgment, Ito Hirobumi is now unable to recognize the French-Japanese secret agreement even if he takes out the contract.


    Perhaps realizing that the little brother is in trouble, the British representative Klaus said with a smile: "Everyone has already happened. It doesn''t make any sense to continue to hang around in the past. We have to look forward.


    War is cruel, and every day it lasts will take away many precious lives. Anyone who yearns for peace does not want war. Enough blood has been shed.


    Today we are sitting together to adjust the conflict and end this meaningless war. As for other issues, let¡¯s wait until the war is over. "


    It''s not that Klaus didn''t give his strength, but that the war initiated by the Japanese government could not stand scrutiny. The suffocated excuses for war and the undeclared war are not cleansed by the Japanese government.


    If it is to deal with a weak country, whether it is a rogue or a mess; but now that the European Union has stepped in, the best way is to follow the rules of the game.


    The London government is already busy destroying the European Union. At this moment, it is really not suitable to pull out hatred. After all, there are two prerequisites for the existence of an alliance: common interests and common enemies.


    If you want to break the European Union, the first step is to make European countries feel less threatened. Only when their common enemy disappears can they rest assured that they will fight boldly.


    In order to achieve this goal, the London government has decided to carry out a strategic contraction overseas, as far as possible to avoid conflicts with European countries.


    In this context, the support that the British can provide to the Japanese government can be imagined. Perhaps the London government is now waiting for the Philippine war to end immediately, so that the European Union can relax sooner.


    There are a lot of people''s leisure, which is equally applicable in politics. If an alliance has nothing to do for many years, everyone will find that this alliance is unnecessary.


    "Soldiers against soldiers, will against generals."


    Since the British are in their early days, as the boss of the European Union, Shinra naturally wants to help the younger brother take over the pressure exerted by John Bull, otherwise how can he convince the crowd.


    As the representative of Shinra, Governor Chandler laughed and said: "It is natural to end this war as soon as possible. After all, everyone loves peace, and no one wants to fight and kill all the time.


    However, in order to warn future generations, the aggressor must be punished. I don''t think so, let''s return to the territory before the war and end this war.


    Then, the countries will form a joint delegation to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the causes and consequences of the war. We are determined to have zero tolerance for the culprit who provoked the war. "


    The two big hooligans talked about peace together, and there was no gap at all. If they didn''t know it, they might really think that the relationship between Britain and Austria is very good.


    It''s a pity that all the people present are insiders, and everyone has already taken offense to the game between Britain and Shinra.


    The only one who is nervous is probably Ito Hirobumi. There is no way to lightly restore the pre-war territory. It seems fair, but it actually abolished the last bargaining chip in the hands of the Japanese government. Without the Philippine Islands, what would the Japanese government bargain with Spain?


    The joint investigation team is simply disgusting. The representatives of a total of 20 countries sitting there, excluding the two belligerents, are exactly 1:17. It is self-evident that the survey results of such a large disparity in the survey table group tend to be inclined.


    We absolutely believe in zero tolerance for the culprit who provoked the war. Just look at France. After the Anti-French Alliance won the war, it sacrificed the French consortium.


    There is really no wrongdoing, but a bit too much has slipped through the net. Needless to say, Mike Mahon, who was directly responsible for the displacement of people in Belgium and the Rhineland region, does not need to be held responsible for the dead.


    The problem is that the top Bonaparte dynasty who started this war were actually let off lightly. Even if you can''t catch people, but you don''t even bother to issue a warrant, it''s a bit too much.


    Just complain in your heart, and it''s unnecessary to say it. The rules of the game are like this. After Napoleon IV surrendered in time after the war, the previous account was wiped out.


    The same applies to the Japanese government, but they were not defeated, and the Spaniards did not have the ability to get people from Honshu Island.

 Chapter 1015： The troubles of the lord

    Rao was ready to make things difficult for him. Facing the scene before him, Ito Bowen was also furious.


    It¡¯s just that there was a voice deep in his heart that kept reminding him to calm down. This is a conspiracy of the enemy, just to anger...


    "Your Excellency, returning directly to the pre-war period is too unfair to us. It''s against..."


    Before Ito''s blog post was finished, Chandler interrupted: "Prime Minister, you seem to have misunderstood the concept. Your negotiation partner is over there.


    I just provide you with a reference suggestion in my personal capacity. It is your freedom to accept it. In short, the order in Nanyang must return to normal before Christmas.


    Your country¡¯s army in the Philippine Islands has now undermined the prosperity and stability of the Southeast Asian region. This cannot be tolerated by any peace-loving country. If your government is not able to handle it, we can help to do it for you. "


    "Be played", this was Ito Hirobumi''s first reaction. In any case, since it was a Japanese-Spanish war, the protagonists of the negotiations should be Japan-Spain.


    Now that I couldn''t hold back it, I ran to talk to the representative of Shinra. Isn''t it because my brain is flooded?


    The problem of this discussion came out, and Chandler took the opportunity to draw the timeline of the negotiation, and he fell into a passive position all at once.


    disagree?


    Just look at the expressions of the representatives of the countries, don¡¯t even think about it. It''s hello and me, hello everyone. Otherwise, it would affect everyone to go back to spend Christmas, it would be too sinful.


    The most unacceptable thing for Ito Bowen is that the British acquiesced in all this and did not object to the withdrawal of the Philippines.


    But Ito Bowen didn''t think too much about John Niu''s ability to sell his teammates is too powerful. It would be a tragedy if he was accidentally sold and helped others to count the money.


    ...


    No surprises, the first day of negotiations was destined to be unhappy. If the results can be negotiated in a day, it is not a negotiation.


    In the evening, Governor Chandler as the host held a banquet as usual. Watching representatives of various countries shuttle happily at the banquet, Ito Hirobumi in a suit holding a glass of red wine in a corner to drink alone, looks out of tune with the environment.


    "Still worrying about the daytime?"


    The visitor was the British consul in Nanyang, Klaus, and saw him sitting down opposite Ito Hirobun with his female partner in one hand and a wine glass in the other.


    After a toast and a touch, Ito Hirofumi slowly replied, "Yes, Sir."


    "The biased position of some countries is really unfriendly to us. If this situation continues, it may be difficult for subsequent negotiations to proceed smoothly."


    Hearing this unsurprising answer, Klaus leaned forward and backward with a smile, the wine in the glass was spilled out, and finally his economy returned to normal with the help of his female partner.


    "Prime Minister, you have been deceived. European countries support Spain without falsehood, but this does not mean that they are willing to wage a war for Spain with no return.


    Regardless of their clamor, it is the governments of various countries that can actually decide to start the war. As long as your country does not touch the bottom line of the Vienna government, they will not send troops.


    ..."


    Frankly speaking, Claus didn''t want to tell the Japanese so much. But I can''t hold back Ito Hirobumi''s generous shot, and just now he received another check for 5,000 pounds.


    Although there are many ways for diplomats stationed abroad to come to money, it also depends on what it is. If you are stationed in the Far Eastern Empire, you will naturally have a lot of money, and you can make a fortune by just pouring a little.


    Unfortunately, Klaus works in Nanyang, in the Nanyang area dominated by Shinra, his status as a consul is worthless.


    When it comes to the political and diplomatic relations of the two countries, it is London that directly approached Vienna, and it is not his turn to call the shots. Even if there is something that needs to be handled by him, don''t expect the Governor of Austrian Nanyang to send him a gift.


    I want to help bridge the gap between weapons and equipment, construction machinery and other industrial products. Unfortunately, Shinra is even slower than Britain''s in this regard, and there is no blank market at all.


    Against this background, Klaus''s pockets naturally cannot bulge. It''s hard to come across the Japanese take advantage of it, so naturally you have to blackmail it.


    In the face of the British pound, Klaus readily sold the gameplay in the European diplomatic circle, and also presented the basic situation of the European continent.


    The rest is nonsense, Ito Hirofumi has already known the basic situation of the European continent. It''s just that he still needs to learn some secrets in European diplomatic circles.


    "Jazz, what is the bottom line of the European Union, or what is the bottom line of the Vienna government?"


    It is very important to understand this point. If you don''t understand the bottom line of the Holy Roman Empire, or the true intentions, Ito Hirobumi can''t sleep.


    Consul Klaus shook his head: "This question, I cannot answer you for sure. However, according to the London government''s speculation, the European Union is currently busy getting rid of the domestic economic crisis, and there is a high probability that there is not much energy to find you bad luck.


    Of course, your country of the Philippine Islands certainly cannot be kept. This was determined at the Vienna Conference, and you have to give the face of the European Union. "


    "The one who knows you best is often your enemy", this sentence is not bad at all. According to the research conducted by the Vienna government, if the British call it second, absolutely no one dares to call it first.


    After so many years of research and analysis, the foreign style of the Vienna government has long been touched by the London government.


    Hard bones like Japan that have no oil and water, even if they are delivered to the door, they won''t ask for it. Interference in the Philippine war was only because of the need of diplomatic strategy.


    The European Union sounds domineering, and it is Shinra and the Netherlands that are truly capable of interfering in Southeast Asian affairs. Once the soldiers meet, the main force of the war must be Shinra.


    It''s easy to use the Japanese. The problem is that the Vienna government has already gone ashore. Now it is time to focus on food, and it is impossible to attack the Philippines. Even if Japan fell to the ground, the Vienna government could not recover the cost.


    Moreover, Japan is not without a backstage. Even if this little brother is not valued, as long as Shinra can cause trouble, the London government will not give up support for them.


    Ito Hirofumi knew about the face of the European Union. From the diplomatic note, the Tokyo government knew that the Philippine Islands were not guaranteed. It is still stalemate, nothing more than to maximize benefits.


    Whether or not a compensation can be made from Spain is secondary. The key is that it takes time to evacuate and move. The harvest of the Japanese army on the Philippine Islands must be shipped back to the country to be counted.


    If you want to bring the goods back smoothly, the Spanish Navy is a hurdle that cannot be bypassed. Although the Japanese navy contained the main force of the Spanish navy, other cruisers could also come out to do things.


    This kind of ship-breaking ship made by Shenluo doesn''t have much advantage, but it runs fast enough. Head-on decisive battle is not good, but breaking the diplomatic ties behind enemy lines is one of the best. Even if it met at sea, the Japanese navy could not catch up.


    A similar warship, Britain, can naturally be built. The problem is that as the world''s best Royal Navy, it is enough to directly use the front, and only the weak need to consider those who break the relationship.


    Without demand, naturally there would be no construction. The Japanese government can customize it as needed, but unfortunately it can''t wait on the battlefield.


    In this context, what the Japanese government needs most is a ceasefire first. Only when the sea is safe, they will be able to smoothly transport the harvested wealth back.


    Obvious things are naturally not hidden from the Spanish. As the robbed party, the Spaniards naturally do not want to see the Japanese take away their wealth.


    Although Spain is supported by the European Union, the Japanese are not without support. Among other things, at least most of the Philippine Islands are still in the hands of the Japanese.


    Destruction is easier than construction. If it is really urgent, the Japanese can also play a scorched earth strategy, leaving a piece of ruins for the Spaniards.


    Anyway, Spain did not have the strength to retaliate. Once the Japanese army retracted to its homeland, Spain sighed.


    Regardless of the fact that the two navies can fight half a catastrophe now, it is based on the premise of the support of Shinra, which can carry out supplies and warship repairs nearby. If you change the battlefield, the situation will be very different.


    Knowing the purpose of the European Union from the British population, Ito Bowen was deeply relieved.


    A weak country has no diplomacy. Japan, which was dominant in time and space, has been forced by foreign powers to give up Liaodong, let alone now.


    Spain has not yet been defeated. Although it has suffered a big loss on the battlefield, Spain, with Shinra''s backing, has risen in military strength instead of falling.


    In addition to these factors, there is another reason that prompted the Japanese government to give up, that is, the country is about to lose its support.


    Affected by the Philippine war, Shinra, the largest grain merchant in Southeast Asia, cut off grain exports to Japan, causing the price of rice in Japan to soar.


    On this issue, the British can''t help either. The Indo-China Peninsula has only just been occupied, and John Bull has no talent for farming and the ability to export a large amount of grain.


    The European Union was stuck in the Strait of Malacca again, forcing the Japanese government to import from the Far Eastern Empire or the United States.


    The Far Eastern Empire did not have enough food on its own, and the export prices were naturally not low; the United States was not the same country that used to be. Although it had the ability to export food, it was far inferior to the southern Confederates in cost control.


    The cost itself is not low, coupled with transportation costs, and capitalists'' looting, the food arrived in Japan naturally has nothing to do with cheap.


    The successful convening of the mediation meeting, in addition to the face of the European Union, both Japan and the West could not hold it, which is also an important reason.


    Except for the initial sap, after entering the formal negotiations, the initiative of the negotiations returned to the hands of the representatives of Japan and the West.


    The rule makers also need to abide by the rules of the game. It is okay to pull sideways, but not to go too far. Representatives of various countries have returned to their own mediator role.


    The "noisy, noisy, noisy..." negotiation model kicked off.


    ...


    The African continent, New Alterenburg.


    This remote town is now welcoming new friends to join. As the host, the Viscount Outlet stood at the forefront of the queue.


    As usual, an ordinary reception is not for a big person to come, and Viscount Outlet does not need to give such a high courtesy.


    There is no way, the origin of the Outlet Viscount is not prominent. Going back to the 18th generation of the ancestors, there may have been nobles!


    Not only did he come from an ordinary background, but his family was not solid. It really started with his father. Relying on the luck of the European emperor, he successfully surpassed the threshold of nobility in the Ossa War more than 30 years ago and became the lowest knight.


    Then, he caught up with the opportunity of opening up Africa and became a baron with a fief.


    Father¡¯s luck is good, and the outlet¡¯s luck is not bad either. While serving in the army, he happened to encounter the outbreak of the European War. Following the trend of the times, the baron became a viscount.


    The scenery is beautiful, but the aftereffects of the outbreak have also come. Outlets with insufficient background do not have enough capital to build their own territory. Even if he brought relatives and friends together, he still couldn''t support a viscount collar.


    Today is different from the past. With the exception of occasional waves in the north, the situation on the African continent has stabilized, and the chances of making war fortune have been taken up by the fathers.


    Looking at the neighbors next door, spending money to attract people from the mainland, the construction of the territory is in full swing, and the city has a prototype. His own territory still stays at the town level, and the Viscount Outlet has everything in his heart.


    There is no way. Although the Royal Bank provides low-interest loans for territory construction, the amount of loans is very limited.


    Slow farming and development is naturally enough. If you want to build a prosperous territory with money in one step, then go back and wash your sleep!


    A penny stumps the hero. Without sufficient funds, there is no way to attract enough immigrants from the country; without enough immigrants, the territory will naturally not develop.


    In fact, the ability to build a small town is the result of strong support from family and friends. In a sense, the territory of Outlets can also be regarded as a large family business.


    Nepotism is only in pediatrics, even Lingmin is mostly his family. It''s not because of relatives, there is no friendship in the past, even if people are immigrants, they will not go with a poor ghost lord.


    Of course, it is not impossible. As long as you can put down your arrogance and return to the local area to pull people in person, you can still gain something.


    An approachable lord, even if he is temporarily poor, there are still people willing to follow. If you can draw pie, more people will follow.


    As for attracting investment, don''t think about it. The blame is that the seniors crossed the river and demolished the bridge so beautifully that the capitalists took a detour when they saw them.


    Frankly speaking, the viscountry of the outlet is not bad. It is located in the Niger River Basin, with abundant rainwater and fertile land, covering an area of ??more than 7,000 square kilometers. Mo said it is a small town with a population of just over 10,000. Even if one hundred such small towns are built, it can be easily supported.


    The only disadvantage is that it is located inland, the tropical rainforest climate is unpleasant, and the numerous mosquitoes are unacceptable.


    Because of the lack of labor, the inability to transform the natural environment has become an important factor restricting the development of the territory.


    In this context, Outlets naturally cannot attach more importance to the cheap labor provided by the country.

 Chapter 1016： Different world

    The welcome banquet is very lively. Although the reception standard is not high, it is better than the price.


    In order to welcome the two thousand new workers, the Outlet Viscount slaughtered 50 cows, 100 sheep, and several chickens, and the chef carefully prepared bread and vegetables.


    No way, more people have a big appetite. As a good lord, this kind of large-scale banquet outlet will naturally invite all the leaders to participate.


    Although 50 cows seem to be a lot, the African cows in the 19th century were all fed naturally. They were small in size and were not artificially modified beef cattle in later generations. The meat yield rate is naturally not much higher.


    For a steak per person, 50 cows are consumed. As for the 100 lambs just for stewing soup, it is obviously not enough to cook barbecue. In contrast, the supply of chicken is much more abundant.


    Of course, meat is not a luxury in Europe. Especially after the opening of Austrian Africa, the price of meat products dropped again and again.


    The African continent is vast and sparsely populated, providing a favorable foundation for the development of animal husbandry. Take the territory of Outlets as an example, the population of more than 7,000 square kilometers is less than 10,000.


    Excluding the elderly and children, the young and strong labor force is only five or six thousand. So much land is definitely not available for farming. The development of animal husbandry is a good choice.


    For the noble lords who have enough land, the cost of raising cattle and sheep that can grow up purely by eating grass is really not high. If you raise me, you will raise more people and the price will naturally go down.


    What is really eye-catching is that all the white bread on the table is the kind without any impurities. For workers who are accustomed to eating black bread, the impact will be great.


    White bread is naturally available in the European continent, but because the production cost of wheat is higher than that of rye, the price of white bread has also risen, and it has become the standard for the rich.


    For an ordinary welcome banquet, the lord actually took out all white bread, which is beyond everyone''s cognition.


    Many people stared at the white bread in front of them, and were too late to start, for fear that the chef had made a mistake and brought the wrong food. Seeing that everyone around me got white bread, I was sure that the chef was not mistaken.


    A beautiful misunderstanding added a bit of conversation to this banquet. This is only for people who have just arrived in Africa to feel this way. After a long time, they will not be so surprised.


    There is no other reason. The core of the problem is that rye is cold-loving and grows in temperate regions. The African continent is like a big stove, even if the high-yield rye is not alive, it is useless.


    In contrast, wheat is less demanding on the growth environment. It is adapted to a variety of climates and has naturally become a staple food on the table.


    If you don''t see the limited supply of chicken, you will know that the Outlet Viscount is a master who doesn''t lack food. In fact, more than 99% of the lords on the African continent have encountered the problem of overcapacity of food.


    Restricted by the African localization agreement, overseas lords cannot sell food to the European continent to impact food prices, which directly cut everyone''s desire to export food.


    However, there are only those who starve to death due to food shortages in this world, and there is no food surplus that is supported to death.


    The overcapacity of food obviously cannot scare the shrewd aristocracy. In the beginning, everyone cut their grain production capacity and switched to cash crops.


    Later, everyone found that the income of cash crops was extremely unstable, with one price last year and one price this year, and the land might be rotten next year. Although the return is high, the ability to resist risks is too weak.


    Soon someone thought of a new way. The inability to export grain does not mean that the inability to export meat products. Anyway, it''s all about making money, and it''s not bad to develop a sideline to share the risk.


    Chickens and ducks that have short growth cycles, low breeding thresholds, and can eat bugs are the first choice.


    The focus is on "eating insects." People do not like emigrating to Africa. Apart from the unsuitable climate, the biggest problem is that there are so many poisonous insects, which makes people miserable.


    Someone found that after raising chickens and ducks in colonies, the caterpillars that were everywhere and often crawled into the house suddenly became scarce.


    Of course, this alone is not enough to make everyone determined. It is the "locust plague" that really makes everyone determined to breed chickens and ducks.


    Due to the dry climate, many areas of Africa are high-risk areas for locust plagues. There are no pesticides these days, agricultural production is most afraid of "locust plagues", and chickens and ducks can contain locust plagues. With this advantage, they instantly become everyone''s favorite.


    Due to the mismanagement of some lords, the domestic chickens and ducks were left in the wild, and now they are almost flooded.


    The flooding is not entirely without benefits. Not only is there less poisonous insects and the plague of locusts is contained, even epidemic diseases are not as frequent as in the past.


    Of course, whether the reason for the decrease in diseases is due to the reduction of virulent insects or the removal of the source of the virus, there are also divergent opinions in the medical field, and there is no accurate answer for the time being.


    In fact, not only chickens and ducks are flooded, but cattle, sheep, wild boars, and rabbits are also flooding in some parts of the African continent.


    It''s not a matter of species invasion, it''s mainly because of the vast area and sparse population. In addition, for the safety of the people, the noble lords hunted and killed predators, destroying the ecological chain cycle.


    Anything that overflows will cause profits to fall. Seeing the declining livestock industry, some people started the food industry.


    Small workshops have emerged. The most common ones are the extraction of vegetable oil, wine, alcohol and jerky, and the higher-end ones are the production of sugar, starch, flavoring and so on.


    Today, almost all local supporting grain processing industries have been moved over. The only problem is that the self-sufficient lord economic model restricts the development of these industries.


    However, in the eyes of the parties, these are not problems. The evaluation of the "self-sufficient primitive economic model" given by the outside world even expressed deep disdain.


    How can I make money if I don''t play this way?


    Regardless of the proliferation of these small workshops, they are actually forced out. Shenluo occupies more than 85 percent of the land on the African continent, but has a population of less than 160,000. It is conceivable how sparsely populated the land is.


    If there are few people, there is no hope that the traffic will be better. Although the Vienna government has also built several railways on the African continent, this is only the main line, and most of the aristocratic territories are not covered.


    Railways are impassable and roads are not perfect. The main means of transportation are horse-drawn carts, ox carts, donkey carts, and camels. Automobiles are only available in the first developed areas.


    In inland territories like outlets, all large-scale machinery and equipment are first disassembled into parts, and then reassembled after being shipped in.


    In this context, if you don''t play in small decentralized workshops, is it possible to expect all the food to be processed together?


    As for the development of small workshops, it is not too late to consider this issue after the road is clear. Anyway, with the advantage of more land, small workshops will be competitive for a long time in the future.


    Looking at the international market, you will know that 30% of meat products in Europe come from Africa. Alcohol accounts for 43% of the market share, and beer production capacity is the largest in the world...


    The original restrictions on food exports not only did not restrict the development of the African economy, but instead promoted industrial upgrading.


    From raw grain export to small workshop processing, it is also a big progress. Despite the fact that mankind has entered the industrial age for many years, the production mode is still dominated by small workshops.


    The economic model of large factories only exists in a few countries. Just "existence", until the advent of the era of great monopoly, a hundred and eighty people''s workshop-style factories were the mainstream.


    ...


    The banquet was over in the evening, and I returned to the assigned eight-person dormitory. Because of the lack of language, everyone just said hello and went to sleep.


    In order to facilitate management, the dispatched workers are scattered and distributed, and the eight people in the dormitory in front of them come from eight countries.


    In this world of "ten miles of different styles, and hundred miles of different customs", even if the same country also has multiple languages, laborers from eight countries are naturally unable to speak the language.


    Although I have received language education on the way here, there is really no way to force my talent.


    The vast majority of people have only mastered simple everyday language in more than a month of language learning. Some wooden fish bumps have only learned limited words such as "hello", "eat", "sleep", and "work".


    It''s okay to say hello. If you want to communicate in Austrian language, it is estimated that workers from Switzerland and Belgium can barely do it.


    The problem is that you can communicate freely. You can''t speak Austrian alone, and you have to be able to communicate with others. Of course, if you can speak other languages ??at the same time, the question is, if you know a foreign language, will you still fall into an eight-person dormitory?


    Who deserves what treatment? In this cruel world, even if it is labor dispatch, it is divided into three, six or nine.


    If he is a language genius, he has shown himself as early as when he was learning Austrian. Now he has been promoted, acting as a temporary team leader, and occasionally appearing in translation work.


    Although the wages and benefits have not been improved, the accommodation benefits have gone up first. The eight-person dormitory has become a four-person dormitory, which can be considered a small preferential treatment.


    Suddenly coming to a strange world, normal people will feel uneasy deep in their hearts. The lively welcome banquet only slightly alleviated the anxiety in everyone''s hearts.


    Although the Outlet Viscount has been as approachable as possible, the aura brought by being in a high position all the year round still made everyone nervous.


    Getting close is even more impossible.


    "Jiaolong does not play with fish and shrimp, Kunpeng does not swim with Xuejiu."


    The Outlet Viscount can be approachable, but everyone can''t be indifferent. Regardless of the large number of recruits, it is assumed that the threshold for admission does not exist.


    In fact, those who can come here are those who have been beaten up by society and accept the reality of life. Those who are rebellious and pretentious were rejected early.


    As an ordinary person, Yamani, who lives in a room of eight, suffered from insomnia tonight.


    Although the Outlet Viscount seems to be very kind, like a benevolent lord; but according to previous workplace experience, the more friendly the leader is, the more fierce the following stewards.


    Thinking of all the difficulties he may face in the future, Yamani can hardly sleep. In my mind, I can''t help but come up with various scenes of making things difficult, as well as the coping styles that my brain makes up.


    There is no way to make money.


    The country is experiencing an economic crisis. Now the family has to support themselves, and this relatively well-paid job must be kept.


    What''s more, it''s all here. In this unfamiliar place, even if he wants to leave, Armani doesn''t know where to go.


    The domestic officials responsible for the export of labor services sent them to the ship bye bye. There is a high probability that there will be no such thing as the so-called joint tracking management by governments of various countries.


    From the moment they left the mainland, they became the rootless ping. If you really lose your job, you won''t know what to eat next.


    ...


    The next day, the sun was shining and it was a good time to work. Armani, with dark circles under his eyes, naturally joined the labor force.


    I want to "rest", no problem. However, according to the contract, when you start to work, you will start calculating your salary.


    We must know that nearly two months have passed since our departure in China. Except for the rest of the week after arriving on the African continent, the rest of the time was on the road. Everyone experienced it in boats, trains, cars, and carriages.


    Although physically and mentally exhausted, the pressure of life leaves everyone no choice. As a migrant worker, you have to bear all expenses after arriving at your destination, including daily living expenses.


    The vast majority of people have empty pockets. If they don''t go to work and mix up a work meal, they will soon be hungry.


    You don¡¯t need to be urged, one by one gets up early and waits for work arrangements. I''m afraid I''m late and miss a day''s work.


    Yamani admitted that he didn''t love work so much. He got up early and was afraid that being late was only one aspect. More importantly, he was afraid of missing breakfast.


    Only those who have been hungry know that three meals a day are valuable, even though it is already in the industrial age, in fact, two-thirds of the world''s people cannot be full.


    Even in the most economically developed Europe, many people still only have two meals a day. Especially after the outbreak of the economic crisis, starvation is a common phenomenon in the bottom society.


    A piece of bread + a glass of milk + an egg + a few pieces of vegetable leaves + jam, is the hearty breakfast of Yamani and others.


    In continental Europe, the food that only the middle class can enjoy every day has become an ordinary work meal here.


    The territory is severely lacking in labor, and the Outlets Viscount, who could have been mayor, became the mayor sadly.


    All food comes from the territory and is self-produced. It is pure natural green food without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Even the seeds are self-retained, and the production mode of wide-spreading and low-harvesting is not high.


    In order to buy people''s hearts, the Outlet Viscount will naturally not save on food. One of the most important reasons why many European migrant workers choose to stay in Africa is good food.


    The effect is very obvious. Seeing everyone''s enjoyment expression on their faces, you know that everyone is very satisfied with the breakfast.


    At least European capitalists are reluctant to provide ordinary workers with such a rich "free" breakfast.


    The job content is very simple. Except for a small number of skilled workers who were taken away, all workers, including Yamani, had the same job: repairing roads and digging ditches.


    What''s different from the past is that everyone''s work here is quantitative.


    Every sixteen people are a team, and one team leader is appointed. The management personnel divide the construction section, and the teams decide the construction section by drawing lots. They are all carried out in full view, and it is up to God to bless you or not.


    Working hours still follow the oldest "work at sunrise, rest at sunset".


    The salary is determined by the completion of the project, and you can do whatever you want if you don''t want to get the salary. Personal performance is bad, after more than three-quarters of the team members vote, they can report to the management to apply for kicking out.


    The members who were kicked out were grouped separately and again performed poorly-expelled.


    Hearing the word "expelled", Yamani chilled. This is the African continent. Once expelled, it is not as simple as unemployment.


    Although the territory is severely lacking in labor, once you are expelled from the lord¡¯s mansion, you don¡¯t want to find a job again in the town. As for leaving, you have to make sure you have travel expenses.


    Don''t even think about making troubles. Even though the town is small, it has all the internal organs.


    The Viscount Outlets concurrently held a series of positions including the mayor, judge, police chief, and militia chief. In short, he had the final say on everything in the territory.

 Chapter 1017： Dystocia

    After a brief talk by the management staff, they began to assign tasks.


    As for the Outlet Viscount, apart from appearing at the welcome banquet, he disappeared from everyone''s sight. It made many guys who wanted to hold their thighs sad.


    In this regard, Yamani was not disappointed. The status gap is too large, and there is no talent for the world, even if it is useless to flatter.


    The most important thing is that Yamani does not flatter, and naturally he does not want others to flatter.


    Don''t say it''s the lord who is aloof, even the management staff responsible for the assignment work are surrounded by a large group of people, and they can''t wait to follow the front and back at all times.


    Facts have proved that flattering requires talent, and not everyone can do it. Blindly went up and covered it almost, maybe the flattery didn''t get the picture, but it got on the horse''s hoof.


    Looking at the final result, you know that a certain hapless guy used a half-baked Austrian language to put it up, but the wrong word provokes the manager''s anger and almost gets kicked out.


    There is no way, the people of Shinra may not be good at art, but there is one advantage, that is-"rigorous".


    The lords are all born in the army, and when managing the territory, they will inevitably bring some military style into them.


    Unlike ordinary civilians with occupations, all laborers are paid by lords, so Yamani directly enjoys semi-militarized treatment.


    In addition to the lack of military training, the management model directly borrows from the military model. To put it simply: Just do what you ask, don''t ask about other things, and don''t need to worry about it.


    Under the reprimand of the management, Yamani started a day''s work. There is no imbalance. It is inevitable that you will be scolded at work, especially if the scolding is not yourself, then it will not feel even more so.


    I don''t know if it was good luck or bad luck, Yamani''s group was assigned to the road construction army.


    This means that from now on, they will all be spent in the wild for a long time in the future.


    "Poisonous insects and beasts", thinking of the domestic media propaganda, an unknown premonition spontaneously emerged from Yamani''s heart.


    Just watching the guards with live ammunition, everyone swallowed their refusal. Theory is impossible. Everyone is a good young man who loves to work.


    In fact, Yamani completely thinks too much. This is the African continent. Without the protection of the army, it is difficult for ordinary people to survive in the wild.


    Perhaps in the coastal areas, beasts such as lions, elephants, crocodiles have disappeared; but in the inland areas, these beasts that are about to become animal protection are still the overlords of the jungle.


    Because of the vast land and sparse population, even if the noble lords give full play to their hunting talents, they cannot avoid the fish slipping through the net.


    On the African continent, labor is very precious, and the death of an outlet viscount will feel distressed. After all, labor also needs to pay pensions.


    At the construction site, everyone was a little dumbfounded.


    Is this still the "wild continent" in my impression?


    I saw a row of construction machinery in front of everyone. Yamani only knew the excavator, and the other machinery felt familiar and strange.


    Shocked, shocked, work is still to be done. Compared with the European continent, the African economy is indeed very backward. But economic backwardness does not mean that productivity must fall behind.


    In essence, it is still a matter of money. As long as you have money in your pocket, things you have in Europe can also be bought here, but the price is so "a little bit".


    Yamani can now be sure that recruitment promotion is not all deceptive. At least one thing is certain, that is, there is really no need to work overtime.


    There is no large-scale lighting equipment in the entire construction site. Even if you want to work overtime at night, it is impossible to do it.


    "Work at sunrise, and rest at sunset."


    A work and rest method that completely follows the laws of nature, after human beings entered the industrial age, it is no longer for ordinary people to enjoy it.


    In a sense, Yamani and others are lucky. If the territory does not produce coal, and there is no coal mine in a radius of hundreds of miles, the cost of power generation remains high. Otherwise, do not work overtime and dream!


    ...


    The thoughts of the laborers, the Outlet Viscount does not care, and he is worrying about the railway problem right now.


    Because of its geographic location, the Outlet Viscount Territory perfectly missed the main artery of government planning.


    Needless to say, their own territories are in charge of their own, and the central government does not even charge taxes, so naturally it has no obligation to solve their traffic problems for them.


    Of course, this "non-taxation" is limited to direct taxes within the territory, and the central government still collects taxes during the circulation of commodities.


    In theory, as long as it is self-sufficient. If you don¡¯t buy goods from the outside world or sell products to the outside world, you can truly avoid paying taxes.


    In fact, nature does not exist. If you really don''t trade with the outside world, you have to return to primitive society.


    The rights and obligations are equal. The central government does not directly collect taxes from the territories, and it also exempts the territories from the administrative management and infrastructure investment obligations.


    When planning the main railway line, it is natural how reasonable it is. In fact, even with good luck, the noble lords will be able to sit back and enjoy their achievements when the main line passes through the territory.


    Everyone knows that the main railway line in Africa is a loss-making business. For strategic needs, Vienna will definitely need to repair the main line, but it does not mean that it has to keep many trains.


    In order to reduce operating costs, reducing the number of trains on loss-making lines is a basic operation. There are railways and no train skins, it would be better to not have them, so you don''t have to panic.


    In the end, these expenses must be shared by the central government and local lords. Therefore, the African Railway Company, which is responsible for the construction of the African railway network, has been a joint venture between the lord and the central government from the beginning.


    Including the Outlets Viscount all subscribed for shares, in return for the main trunk line to reserve an interface for him, so that a branch railway can be built to connect with the trunk line.


    Of course, this is not only a matter for one''s own family, but the surrounding lords also have a share. "Who benefits, who pays" is justified.


    In order to build a branch railway, the Outlet Viscount and his colleagues also set up a railway company.


    The main line is not profitable, let alone the branch railway. Railway shares, which everyone competes for in other places, have become a hot potato here.


    The more shares you get, the more money you need to lose in the future. As for profit, I can''t even think about it.


    It is not that the Outlet Viscount is self-defeating, it is that the population of the African continent is too small. Take one''s own territory as an example, and the number of workers is over 10,000.


    Dozens of nobles in partnership have the best territories with a population of less than 50,000. Together, their territories are more than 50,000 square kilometers, and the population is less than 200,000.


    Two hundred thousand people are divided into dozens of stations, a proper inter-village railway. If you want to make money by railway, it is estimated that the population will increase by at least 30 times.


    That would almost catch up to half the population of the African continent. How long will it take for Shinra to realize the fruits of the African continent for more than 30 years?


    Regardless of how much the railway company loses, in order for its products to be shipped out, the railway must be repaired.


    The key is still the investment in the construction of the railway. No matter how high the maintenance cost is, it is cheaper than the transportation of materials by horse-drawn carriage. In the long run, it is still profitable overall.


    As a matter of fact, it is not unreasonable for everyone to throw the branch railways to the central government for management and pay a sum of money.


    However, no matter how good the plan is, other people must cooperate. The Vienna government is also afraid of goods destined to lose money.


    Inter-village buses will lose money, and the inter-village railway will lose more. Although the population is small, the distance is not short at all.


    If the railway network of the entire African continent is completed, the operating cost will be higher than that of the entire European continent combined.


    If it is true that the ¡°inter-village railway¡± is a loss-making business, then all the taxes that the Vienna government receives from Africa each year may not be enough.


    Even so, it''s still possible to be thankless. A series of issues such as "high fees", "fewer trains", and "delay" can make the public scold the Vienna government into doubts about life.


    From the standpoint of Vienna, controlling the main railway line controls the African railway network. As for the problem of the branch railway, let the nobles handle it by themselves!


    Slow down a bit slower, sooner or later, it can be done. In the original time and space when the Americans developed the western region, the problem was even more serious than that. The infrastructure construction was also completed, but Shinra couldn''t make it out without reason.


    The operating cost is high, and it is a big deal to miss a few cars. The nobles manage the railway company themselves, and they can make up a full load before starting. Scientific and rigorous, there is no need to worry about excuses.


    Deep down, the Outlet Viscount envied the noble colleagues downstream more than once. Although they are in the same Niger river basin, they can rely on river transportation to develop, but he has to work hard to build the railway.


    The downstream river is deep enough and wide enough to be navigable, and the upstream is a tragedy. These small rivers in Altrenburg are not only turbulent, but also very unstable. Floods in summer, and creeks in winter.


    There is no way, the road was chosen by his father. Back then, a small gold mine was discovered, and he tried to drag the fiefdom to its current location.


    As a result, the opening king, the ending is bronze. Gold mines do exist, but the reserves are very touching. After mining for less than half a year, it declared cool.


    Don''t say it is making money, even the cost has not been recovered. Once still in the circle of African aristocrats, there was a lot of noise.


    To paraphrase the headline in the newspaper, it is "a territory deep in the jungle". After many years of being alone, it was not until the end of the European War and the fief aristocrats were flying in the sky that Altrenburg ushered in its current neighbors.


    Of course, remoteness also has its advantages. After other people''s titles are promoted, their territories are all east and west.


    If you want to get together, you must find someone to replace it. As long as the halfway family disagrees, there will be no show.


    The Viscount Outlet doesn''t have such troubles. In the past, the surrounding area was no owner, so just draw a piece of it.


    Not only the territory is concentrated, but the area is also large. If it is in the economically developed coastal areas, if the Viscount can have half of the current area, it is God blessed.


    Whether it is a loss or a gain, I am afraid no one can figure out this question for a while.


    Everyone has discussed the issue of share distribution many times. For many days in a row, the wireless telegraph of the Outlet Viscount thought that it was on hormones, and it kept beeping.


    This was a by-product of the war. In the later period of the European War, there was a breakthrough in radio technology, which enabled communication from hundreds of kilometers away. A few days after the army was equipped, the war ended.


    In order to strengthen the control of the African continent, but also in order not to waste resources. After the general disarmament, Franz distributed the extra radio stations as a bounty to those who contributed.


    Perhaps the radio station does not have to pay communication fees, and this thing soon became a tool for the nobles to discuss, chat, and brag.


    Putting down the telegram in his hand, the Outlet Viscount put out his thoughts of building a railway immediately. The distribution of shares is only one aspect, the key is the difficulty of financing now.


    There is no way. After getting the labor, many people pay attention to the railway. They all ran to apply for loans, and the Royal Bank was also worried.


    Unless the economic crisis is over and the financial community of the Holy Roman Empire takes action together, otherwise no one can raise funds for the construction of hundreds of thousands of kilometers of railway.


    Even the start-up capital is an astronomical figure.


    If there is no way to repair the railway, it does not mean that it will not be repaired. No agreement is required. Everyone is doing the preparatory work, and some have even started.


    After all, how the railway company shares are distributed is mainly related to the later operation, at most, partial tandem construction should be done.


    The specific railway construction must be the road of whose territory, and who is responsible for the repair, don''t expect to take advantage of it.


    There is no need to worry about someone making trouble. As the Constitution has stipulated, all citizens must support the construction of infrastructure, and noble lords are no exception.


    When a dispute occurs, the Government House will come forward to coordinate. The problem that really needs everyone to solve is money.


    Knocking on the table, the Outlet Viscount told the administrative officer: "Don''t stop road construction. Railway investment is too large. If you can''t raise enough funds for a while, then repair the road first.


    Based on the income from the current territory and bank loans, it should not be a big problem to support one year. When the economic crisis passed, the funding problem was resolved. "


    It can be seen that the Viscount Outlet is very conflicted.


    On the one hand, I want the economic crisis to last longer, so as to attract immigrants from the local area; on the other hand, I hope that the economic crisis will pass sooner, so that it is easier to obtain more bank loans.


    Who makes Royal Bank''s construction loan interest low?


    An annual interest of only 2 points is equivalent to no interest. You should know that ordinary commercial bank loans have more than two handling fees.


    In fact, conditions in Altrenburg are fairly good. Although a little remote, the land is fertile and water resources are relatively abundant.


    The colleagues in North Africa and the interior of East Africa are even more pressing. Now they are busy building reservoirs one by one, and they have no time to think about railways.


    According to the Vienna government¡¯s announcement of the African construction target, in order to solve the problem of water shortage, the number of reservoirs planned to be built alone is as high as 180,000.


    Including Alterenburg also has a reservoir plan. If the Outlet Viscount wants to build a power station, the reservoir is an essential project.


    But that is a problem for the future, and there is no need to consider that much at the moment. Anyway, with just such a small population, gas or oil lamps are good. At present, it is the Lord''s Mansion that needs electricity.


    "Okay, Your Excellency. It''s just that with the arrival of the labor, the balance between men and women in the territory has been completely broken.


    If no measures are taken, there will be many public security disputes in the future, which may affect the morale of the people in the territory. "


    Administrative Officer Martin reminded.


    Laborers are also ordinary people. As long as a person has seven emotions and six desires, the ratio of men to women is seriously imbalanced, and problems are inevitable.


    Rubbing his forehead, the Outlet Viscount fell into thought. After a long time, he slowly said: "Then first strengthen the management of labor, and first adopt a completely closed militarized management.


    It is said that there are also female workers in this labor dispatch. I will mobilize domestic relations and find a way to come over. "


    It''s not that the Outlet Viscount deliberately ignored the problem of the imbalance between men and women. The main reason is that infrastructure construction is hard work. Naturally, male workers with stronger physical strength are preferred.


    ...

 Chapter 1018： Passive compromise

    With the continuous deployment of labor dispatch, the tide of unemployment has been effectively curbed, social security has gradually improved, and the situation in the European continent has gradually stabilized.


    The facts have proved once again: the problem cannot be solved, and the person who solves the problem is the same.


    Everything is developing for the better. With this result, except for careerists, all sectors of society are very satisfied.


    Only the Japanese are not satisfied. The situation in Europe has stabilized, breaking all their illusions. Expecting Spain to explode has become a bubble.


    Not only is Spain unable to explode, but there are signs of an explosion in Japan.


    The "Mi Sao Movement" has spread from Tokyo to the whole country, with millions of people participating in this "grabbing rice" movement.


    Although the Japanese government decisively sent troops to suppress and control the situation, blood can''t stop hunger.


    As long as the stomach problems of the people cannot be solved, the "Mi Sao Movement" cannot really stop.


    It is not that the Japanese government has not made efforts to this end. The problem is that the economic blockade of the European Union has really begun. The Spaniards are pretending to be tigers and hunting "Japanese merchant ships" under the banner of the alliance.


    In order to deter capitalists, the Spaniards even created a blacklist for reporting collaborators. Regardless of the country¡¯s merchant shipping, as long as it is proven


    This is not a momentary breath, but it is really recorded on a small book. If you don''t meet it, forget it, if you meet it, wait for it to be in the newspaper!


    The mystery of sea storms, pirates, and the disappearance of the Devil¡¯s Sea can all be arranged. These routines were taught by the Spaniards as early as when the British and Western seas were fighting for supremacy.


    Although a 300% profit can encourage capitalists to risk decapitation and commit any crime; the Japanese government must also be able to afford a 300% profit.


    Other materials are nothing more, but grain is a commodity. If the profit is 300%, even if the grain is brought in, the Japanese people cannot afford it!


    In this context, continuing to delay time is obviously not a good choice. Especially as the time for the final withdrawal given by the European Union is getting closer, Ito Bowen''s pressure is even greater.


    The bottom line is always used to break through.


    At the beginning, the Tokyo government still wanted to leave a few small islands in the Nanyang area, and it did not go in vain.


    Later, it was discovered that it was not possible, and the hatred between Japan and the West grew. Even if a few small islands are left behind, once the main force of the Japanese forces withdraws, don''t even think about keeping them.


    The land can¡¯t be cut, and the Japanese government has set its goal on demanding compensation, that is, redemption fees.


    Regrettably, the Spaniards are too poor, can''t expect them to lend money to the Japanese as a ransom, right?


    Even if the Madrid government is willing to compromise, the Vienna government, which is behind the scenes, is unwilling to lend this money.


    The bottom line is the difference between only once and countless times. As long as you break through for the first time, you can continue to break through later.


    By now, Ito Bowen no longer expects to claim compensation. As long as the Spaniards don''t make trouble, let them smoothly transport the fortune they scoured back.


    The Philippine Islands are rich and prosperous. The wealth that the Japanese army seized on the islands may not be able to fill the cost of the war, but there is hope for filling half of the holes.


    There is no guarantee that at least the domestic food crisis can be passed safely. As for what the people on the island will eat after the raid, it is not within their consideration.


    The more critical the moment, the heavier the smell of gunpowder on the negotiating table. Every concession is accompanied by a huge loss of interest, which is unwilling to accept both Japan and the West.


    As for the countries participating in the mediation, although their respective positions have been expressed, everyone wants face. It is enough for the mediators to have a tendency. If they go directly to participate in the persecution, they will fall behind.


    The interests of the countries involved in the Japanese-Spanish War are not many. Helping Spain is more out of political needs. It is impossible for everyone to do their best.


    You get what you pay for, and the benefits that Spain can provide are only enough for everyone to help.


    The ability to force Japan to abandon the Philippine Islands is the result of the Vienna government''s mediation. If you want more benefits, Spain can only fight for it.


    Britain''s attitude is similar. It is enough to keep Japan''s nominal little brother from being killed. As for other details, it has nothing to do with the London government.


    In a sense, Britannia is very interesting to be able to do this.


    The British government drew Japan to the south to relieve pressure on the French. The Austrian South Seas to deal with did not let the Japanese invade the Philippines.


    Despite the established facts, the British government acquiesced in this result. But self-assertion is self-assertion. Although the British did not say anything, there must be dissatisfaction in their hearts.


    In a sense, the Japanese government¡¯s own assertions also disrupted Britain¡¯s strategic deployment.


    If it were not for the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Spain would not have made up its determination to join the anti-French alliance; without Spain''s participation, the anti-French alliance''s four-sided siege strategy would not succeed.


    Without converging the strategic trend, Napoleon IV would not despair, nor would he rush away.


    If Napoleon IV does not run, France will not surrender so quickly.


    If the French choose to smash to the end, even if they can''t come back, it can drag on for a year or a half.


    One and a half years may not seem long, but I can do a lot of things. Had it not been for the French surrender too quickly, the British government would not have been passive after the war.


    Although this inference is somewhat idealistic, some people can''t help but think so. At least in London newspapers, similar reports did not appear rarely.


    ...


    Hirobumi Ito said solemnly: "If your country continues to attack our fleet, then we will not be able to guarantee the orderly transfer of the work, and all the consequences resulting from this will be borne by your country."


    It''s a showdown.


    The biggest bargaining chip of the Japanese government now is: Japanese troops occupy most of the Philippine Islands.


    If Spain wants to obtain a relatively complete Philippines, the cooperation of the Japanese is indispensable.


    Destruction is always easier than construction. If the Japanese army is allowed to play freely, even if Spain retakes the Philippine Islands, it will be a piece of nothing.


    Aside from infrastructure, the hundreds of thousands of Hispanic hostages in the hands of the Japanese army are enough to make the Spanish government throw a rat-in-the-mouse.


    The European countries watched on the sidelines, and the Japanese naturally did not dare to play slaughter directly. Not dare to do anything, doesn''t mean that they can''t do anything wrong.


    With the help of the European Union, the Japanese can be suppressed, but the indigenous tribes who have lived in the jungle for many years cannot be intimidated.


    The ignorant is fearless, and the Japanese can use the hands of the indigenous people to play the massacre as long as they provoke and flicker.


    As long as the hands and feet are clean, and the Japanese government can retreat from the massacre.


    To put it bluntly, the European Union is still unwilling to initiate a war for Spain''s interests. This is not in everyone''s interest. As long as the face is good, no one will look into it.


    There is also a deep-seated reason that cannot be investigated, and that is: on the issue of colonies, the hands and feet of countries are not very clean.


    Regardless of whether the dead person is a native or Hispanic, there is no essential difference between European countries.


    With the current situation in Spain, it is obvious that it cannot withstand such a toss. If more than two hundred years of painstaking efforts were destroyed, it would be very difficult to regain control of the Philippine Islands.


    Once the natives are full of Hispanic blood, there is no room for relaxation. Even if it is just to give the people an explanation, the Spanish government must retaliate.


    The slaughter of you and me continues, and the Philippine Islands, which were able to contribute millions of Aegis to the Spanish government every year, have become a heavy economic burden.


    Not only the government finances can''t stand it, but the Spanish aristocrats who have been cut off can not stand it either.


    Of course, if there is a massacre, the Japanese government will not think about it.


    Not only will it have to forge a death feud with Spain, but even the international image that has just improved will be destroyed. The notoriety of "cruel" and "barbaric" will make them politically "lonely and old."


    Including the current boss, Britain, will abandon them without hesitation. No country in the European world will interact with them, at least for a short time.


    In a sense, this is another big bet. Hirobumi Ito made a bet on the future national fortunes of the two countries, betting that the Spanish government would give in.


    "This is impossible!"


    "There has never been a reason why robbers robbed things in their own homes, and the master cannot stop them. Now every ship of goods your country transports is our wealth.


    As a sovereign country, the great Spain will never tolerate such trampling of national sovereignty, and we will not accept this threat.


    Likewise, righteous people all over the world will not tolerate this happening. "


    From Federico''s slightly trembling voice, you can hear that his heart is not calm at the moment.


    The Japanese government is crazy and dare to gamble; but the Spanish government is very normal, and it is impossible for China to take such a big risk.


    At least nobles and capitalists who are vested interests will not allow this to happen.


    Federico, who lacks confidence, can only continue to talk about the tiger skin of the European Union. It is hoped that the interference of the countries of the alliance will prevent the Japanese from taking risks.


    "Your Excellency has misunderstood. I am just stating the facts, not threatening.


    Our military strength is limited. We have to guard against sneak attacks by your country and divide our forces to maintain security on the island.


    In particular, your country¡¯s navy continues to attack our merchant ships, causing prices on the island to soar, and social order is going to collapse.


    As for plundering your country¡¯s wealth, that is totally nonsense. We just transported our own luggage and supplies, and did not touch a single bit of your country.


    Your country¡¯s attack has seriously affected the progress of our army¡¯s withdrawal and the peace and stability of the world.


    For the safety of the people on the island, for the traditional friendship between the two countries, and for the early elimination of misunderstandings. Out of humanitarian considerations, I reminded you. "


    Hirobumi Ito, who has entered the state, is obviously not a good master. Using sophistry, the Japanese government''s responsibilities were completely eliminated.


    In his words, the war of aggression determined by the international community has become an understatement of misunderstanding; blatant plunder of wealth has become a response to the withdrawal of the European Union; naked threats can become friendship between the two countries.


    This kind of friendship is estimated to be unbearable to normal people. However, Ito Hirofumi said without changing his face.


    British representative Klaus: "We are able to sit here today to solve the problem. The core of the Philippine war is actually the ownership of the Philippine Islands.


    Now that an agreement has been reached on the ownership of the islands, the remaining controversial issues are just minor details.


    In order to better advance the negotiation process and avoid another conflict, I propose that the two sides first sign a comprehensive ceasefire agreement. "


    I have to admit that the charm of the pound is great. Even as the consul of Britain, Klaus still bent his waist for "500,000 buckets of rice."


    Being thick-skinned does not mean being able to solve the problem. Aggressive sophistry can certainly prevail in the debate, but this is not a debate contest.


    While suppressing the spirit of Spanish representatives, Ito Bowen also aroused dissatisfaction among representatives of European countries.


    If there is a massacre, we will indeed close one eye, but you can''t tell. Even if it''s just a hint, we don''t want face!


    "There are only interests between countries" is not necessarily correct. The government of the dominant country is made up of people, who are not only rational but also emotional.


    If the stimulus is too much and the representatives of various countries feel emotional, the Japanese government will be overwhelmed. From this perspective, Ito Hirobumi is playing with fire at this time.


    In this context, Klaus''s speech is very valuable. I clearly told the representatives of various countries: We have made concessions. The Philippine Islands are returned to Spain, and you can go back for business.


    As for the details, that is the matter of Japan and Spain. It doesn''t affect your interests, so don''t mix things up for the sake of face.


    Coupled with it, the great gift the Japanese government sent out before is even more convincing.


    Although it is said to "eat home, eat home", it is also something to do. Don''t ask for your support, it''s okay to distract yourself at critical moments!


    Seeing Federico cast a look for help, Governor Chandler frowned and slowly said: "There is no problem with signing an armistice treaty. However, Sir Federico raised the issue of the Japanese army''s suspected looting of wealth.


    I can''t compare the number of ships navigable every day, and then everyone will send representatives to form a supervision team to ensure that vicious wealth plundering incidents really occur. "


    There is no way, the Spaniards lack confidence and dare not go to the table like the Japanese. Putting all hopes on Shinra''s interference, Governor Chandler can naturally only propose a compromise plan.


    If not, Shinra can''t go out to protect Spain. The Japanese government must not dare to kill the net, right?


    International politics is not so fun. If you don''t strive for it yourself, don''t expect others to help it.


    If the Spanish government is really courageous, it will bet that the Japanese government will not move at the cost of hundreds of thousands of lives on the island and the destruction of the Philippine Islands.


    If you win, you will earn blood. If you lose, you will suffer a financial loss, but you will make a strategic profit.


    Even if the Philippine Islands are abolished, Spain is nothing more than a heavy economic loss. Anyway, the economic crisis has broken out. No matter how bad it is, it can''t be worse.


    It can be exchanged for Japan, the enemy to be rejected by the international community, and may even decline. Strategically, Spain does not lose.


    A country that does not compromise and dares to work hard to defend its own interests can definitely make people look up to three points. It can also deter other countries that have ambitions for the Spanish colony.


    Unfortunately, the Spaniards dare not bet. No matter how good the reason is, the final outcome is the same.


    In the short term, this compromise may be more beneficial to Spain; but in the long term, this compromise has shaken the status of the Spanish empire.


    The powers are at the bottom, and they are also powers. With the status of the great powers, Spain was able to flourish in international activities.


    Once it loses its status as a power, it is still unknown whether the colonial empire can be maintained. Unlike the Netherlands and Portugal, the colonial empire can be maintained through diplomacy, and the country that spy on the Spanish colonies is not in Europe.

 Chapter 1019： I only care about the railway I once owned

    On November 11, 1894, witnessed by European countries, representatives of Japan and Spain signed an armistice agreement. The battle for colonies surrounding the Philippine Islands has officially ended.


    Franz has been too lazy to read the content of the treaty. The Spanish government''s concession was also expected. When barefoot meets shoes, the ending is doomed from the beginning.


    In terms of gambling, few countries in modern times can compare with Japan. There are not a few countries that dare to go to the gambling table, but few can land safely.


    I have to admit that the Japanese had good luck. The original space-time opened up all the way to World War II. It was not until the end that the ambitions burst.


    In fact, the luck of the Japanese is not letting go.


    The European War did not come to an end, so I went south to hook up with Britain and France. After going south, Britain and France were placed together. Instead of engaging in Austrian Southeast Asia, they ran to invade the Philippines.


    After this series of show operations, the four countries of Britain, France and Ossi were offended. In addition to the Russians who have offended before, the five major powers in Europe are all complete.


    Under normal circumstances, even if the Japanese government does not grow grass, at least it will be dying.


    However, the Japanese government is still good. Not only did he get off the gambling table safely, he also gained the prestige of "drawing" with the big powers, greatly improving his international status.


    But while reaping all this, Japan also plunged itself into an extremely embarrassing situation.


    The boss of Britain, because of the support in this mediation, the relationship between the two sides has been exhausted.


    The Anglo-Japanese alliance can be regarded as a full stop. If you want to pull this tiger skin in the future, it depends on the mood of the London government.


    Needless to say, Shinra guessed that before Franz abdicated, the relationship between the two parties would not get better.


    Of course, there are not many areas where the interests of the two countries are intertwined. Even if the Japanese government is bullying and fearing hard work, the possibility of conflict is very small, and the diplomatic relations between the two countries are not much worse.


    Spain is undoubtedly Japan''s mortal enemy. Relying on the hatred forged in the Philippine campaign, when Japan is in crisis, Spain certainly doesn''t mind falling into trouble.


    It can be said that Japanese merchant ships have to be cautious in their future operations in Southeast Asia. It is best to change the flag to hang it, otherwise the chances of encountering wind and waves and pirates will be very high.


    There are enemies in the south, and the north is not easy either. Just ten days ago, Alexander III had already gone to see God, and the Russian Empire officially entered the age of Nicholas II.


    With those two scars, Nicholas II also had the motive to kill Japan.


    The only good news is that the strategic focus of the tsarist government is still in India. It will not be possible to advance eastward for a while, and it will not be against Japan in a short time.


    Fortunately, France is finished, or Japan will have one more enemy. You should know that in order to win over Japan to go south, the French government also spent its money.


    In the end, not only did the Japanese "allies" who were drawn to him put together, but also accelerated Spain''s participation in the war, which was a properly pitted teammate king.


    Under the background that there are enemies in both North and South, if Japan cannot develop as quickly as possible, the end will come sooner or later.


    Even if Ito Bowen''s diplomatic talent reached the full level and repaired the relationship between Britain and Japan unprecedentedly, he couldn''t count on it.


    The current international situation is very obvious. Because of maritime hegemony, for a long time in the future, Britain and Shinra will contain each other.


    Franz expressed his great expectations for whether the Japanese can have good luck with them and realize the imperial dream of "punching Nanshan board ducks and kicking Beihai bears".


    The boring emperor''s career also needs to be adjusted. I don''t know when it started. Watching various countries has become one of Franz''s hobbies.


    Just like this time, digging pits casually broke the "great power dream" that Spain had gathered in the anti-French war, and knocked the Japanese sap.


    The so-called "supporting the Spanish plan to contain the Shinra" is estimated to be sleeping in the British archives until it is disposed of when the waste paper is cleared one day.


    The most important thing is that Franz has done so much and gained so much. Not only did it fail to pull hatred, but instead established a good international image in the hearts of the kids.


    A boss who protects the interests of his younger brother and can carry on at critical moments is always easy to gain support.


    As for the tragedy in Spain, it was entirely caused by their own lack of strength. What the Vienna government can do.


    Without being able to defeat the Japanese, I can only blame my own army for ineffective. Even the Japanese have never done it before, so you are embarrassed to be a great power?


    Even if Spain performed poorly on the battlefield, the Vienna government finally took action to help deal with the aftermath.


    First the mercenaries, then dragged the European Union to intervene, forcing the Japanese government to spit out the Philippine Islands.


    The boss who can do this step is rare in the entire human history, and there is really no slot.


    As for offending the Japanese, this is nothing at all. It is well-known that the Vienna government wants to retaliate against Japan for collaborating with France in the European War.


    It is not easy to be able to pass the level so easily. Before the comparison of strength between the two sides, the Japanese were only fortunate.


    Compared with the end of the Philippine War, Franz is more concerned about the change of power in Russia. But from the historical evaluation of the original time and space, Nicholas II was a great mallet.


    An emperor who was able to cause thousands of casualties due to crowding and trampling during the "coronation" event is hard to find in the entire human history.


    When such a major event happened, the relevant personnel were not immediately held accountable, but the celebration banquet continued. I have to admit that Nicholas II''s heart is really strong.


    But things haven''t happened yet. The butterfly effect that I have tossed out is so powerful, who knows if Nicholas II will change?


    Judging from the current situation, Russia-Austria friendship is still the mainstream of the times.


    Not just after he succeeded, Nicholas II married Alex, the daughter of Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hessen-Darmstadt.


    (Changed her name to Alexandra Fedorovna after marriage)


    So far, the famous "Four Princesses of Hessian" have all been on the stage of history.


    If it follows the original pace of time and space, the Tsarist government led by Nicholas II messed up the economy internally, and the focus of its foreign strategy was vacillating, and finally took itself in.


    The Russian army is still stationed outside of Paris and is pulling the hatred of the French on behalf of the tsarist government. Naturally, the French-Russian treaty will not come out.


    However, no one can answer the question whether the Czarist government''s southward strategy can continue.


    If the Russians did not poke the British in India, then the next hegemony struggle, Shenluo would have to go to battle himself.


    Obviously, this is not what Franz wants to see. There are ready-made chess pieces that you don¡¯t need, and you go to the court to do things yourself. Is that all your brain drained?


    According to the previous plan, it was only necessary to support the expansion of the Russians into India, and the Anglo-Russian war would continue to consume the British national strength.


    It''s much easier to fight lobster soldiers on land than to fight the Royal Navy at sea.


    As for the issue of the Russians taking India and making it bigger, Franz just smiled quietly. Painting pie is painting pie. Do you really think that the British are just soft persimmons?


    Refer to the original time and space to know that if it is really urgent, the lobster soldiers can also reach millions.


    It was not that Franz looked down on the Russians. The problem was that limited by traffic, the Czarist government simply did not have the ability to invest millions of troops in India.


    Even if the Central Asia Railway cannot be completed, the railway''s carrying capacity is limited. It is very difficult to support the logistics of 1.8 million troops.


    Without the quantitative advantage of gray animals, their power is not so great. With the British Army as the core, coupled with countless Indian cannon fodder, anyone who goes up will feel scalp tingling.


    It doesn''t matter if you fail, the biggest advantage of Mao Xiong is that it''s hard to handle. As long as you can gain something, you can see hope.


    Far away can''t guarantee that the Russian army will still be able to seize the remaining areas of Afghanistan from the British.


    The problem now is that the Central Asian railway is not connected, and Nicholas II is not like a patient master. In case of being fooled by someone, there may be a moth coming out again.


    After pondering for a long time, Franz slowly said: "Speed ??up the construction of the Central Asia Railway. It must be opened to traffic before 1900.


    When necessary, it is allowed to increase the construction cost, or even sacrifice the service life of the railway. The bottom line is to ensure that there will be no major problems within ten years, and repairs and repairs within twenty years can be used. "


    There is no clear definition of the service life of railways. Certain railways in the eighteenth century can be used normally until the 21st century.


    Under normal circumstances, the theoretical service life of railway design starts from a hundred years. Of course, midway repairs and renovations are definitely indispensable.


    However, this is the technical standard for building our own railway, and it is unnecessary to put it on the Central Asia Railway.


    Don''t ask why there is a problem, the question is improper maintenance.


    This statement is very convincing. The railways in Russia are all overhauled at intervals of time. Compared with ten years without major problems, it is indeed a conscience project to repair the serviceable Central Asia Railway within twenty years.


    In fact, life issues are mainly concentrated in bridges and tunnels. Ordinary road sections basically cannot cause major incidents, at most occasional landslides, but that is the force majeure of nature.


    In order to ensure that the Tsarist government''s southward strategy remains unchanged, Franz had to order the construction period to be expedited, and he did not hesitate to reduce the "ethics" for this.


    The service life of ten to twenty years is estimated to be enough. It''s not that the Russians really allowed the Russians to annex India. For such a long time, they were able to provoke two or three Anglo-Russian wars.


    Britain, which was caught up in the dispute between land power and sea power at the same time, could not last long. Such a long time was enough for Shinra to replace him.


    "I don''t care about forever, I only care about having it once."


    It just fits here.


    ...

 Chapter 1020： Jiawu

    In a blink of an eye, 1894 came to an end. The Vienna government, which had been in deficit for a long time, finally got rid of its fiscal deficit this year.


    What is embarrassing is that the main reason for the Vienna government to get rid of the fiscal deficit is not the increase in taxes for economic development, but the over-issue of currency.


    With the joint endorsement of the European Union, the Vienna government issued more than 1.2 billion Aegis, which is slowly flowing into the market at this moment.


    Although the money has to be shared with everyone, it is still the Vienna government that takes the bulk. Preliminary estimates are that after deducting printing costs and profit sharing, the seigniorage revenue belonging to the Vienna government is still as high as 780 million.


    Compared with the normal season, the fiscal revenue in a year is more. If you still can''t turn losses into profits, then it really doesn''t make sense.


    The alliance endorsement only stabilized the value of the Aegis currency, but the bad influence brought about by the over-issue of currency still exists.


    According to the statistics of the Vienna government, the domestic inflation rate will be as high as 3 points this year. This is the result of not all the super-issued currency being flowed out, otherwise the inflation will be even worse.


    If it is left in the future credit standard era, the inflation rate of 3 points will not matter at all, and inflation of 7 or 8 points will happen from time to time.


    Inflation is happening all over the world, and no inflation is news. Even countries with more than double digits have maintained double-digit inflation rates for many years.


    But now is different, the inflation rate in the gold standard era is minimal. Except for the massive influx of gold and silver in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, there was a wave of inflation. After entering the industrial age, there was very little big inflation.


    The three-point inflation rate has already made the Vienna government nervous, for fear of causing the market to collapse.


    For the national economy, inflation has increased the cost of industrial production, which is clearly detrimental to the export of industrial products.


    Had it not been for the Vienna government to lend a large amount of Aegis, and the amount of consumption that was limited to the Shenluo, it would now be counterproductive to the export industry.


    There are advantages and disadvantages, and if you take such a big risk, there will be corresponding benefits.


    With this additional income, the Vienna government not only made up for the fiscal deficit, but also opened the ring railway project, and by the way also repaid part of the government debt.


    The most important thing is to suppress the wave of revolution, contain the expansion of the economic crisis, stabilize the situation in Europe, and stabilize the European hegemony.


    Just look at this year''s report. The economic crisis broke out at the beginning of the year, and there was the biggest economic downturn since Franz succeeded.


    In the first quarter, the curtain of the economic crisis was opened, and GDP fell by 8.7% compared with the same period last year;


    In the second quarter, the economic situation deteriorated further, with GDP falling by 12.8% over the same period last year;


    In the third quarter, the measures taken by the government began to take effect, and the economy showed some improvement, but GDP still fell by 10.8% over the same period last year;


    In the fourth quarter, the European countries reached an agreement to jointly launch a "water release" rescue plan, but the GDP still fell 5.1% compared with the same period last year.


    Based on annual calculations, Shinra''s economy fell by 8.93% in 1894. After all, it did not break through 10 points, and it controlled the single digits in the decline.


    Unfortunately, the actual situation is more serious than this. The above data includes the already localized African territories in the calculation, diluting the decline rate.


    If it weren''t for the noble lords in Africa who were desperately engaged in construction, maintained rapid economic growth, and boosted economic data, the economic data of Shinra in 1894 would be absolutely touching.


    In some parts of Europe alone, the GDP growth rate is definitely double-digit, but unfortunately it is negative. The specific data is-13.7%, which is simply appalling.


    There is no way, this is the aftermath of the war. If the government does not take timely response measures, this number may even directly double.


    Shenlu, who has a great family and a lot of business, is so miserable now, and other countries are naturally not much better.


    Needless to say, the defeated France, the aftermath of the war continues. Compared with the pre-war, it was cut in half and cut in half, and then a 20% discount.


    Do not say that the debt was repaid, and it would be good to be able to smooth the daily expenses of the government. So that from Carlos''s leadership, has been fighting corruption until now.


    According to estimates by the Vienna government, Armenia was the one that suffered the least loss in the economic crisis of 1894, which maintained positive economic growth, although the economic growth rate of agricultural countries was comparable to that of a snail.


    Even Montenegro, which is an agricultural country, was not able to escape. Although the economic crisis did not follow, his own economy was too heavily affected by Shinra.


    The economic downturn in Shinra has also greatly affected Montenegro''s import and export trade, because exports account for a small proportion of the economy, and the economy has only declined slightly. It is estimated that the decline will not exceed 1%.


    Secondly, the Nordic Federation and the Netherlands have made a fortune for war. In addition, their wealth is not weak, and they are far less affected by the economic crisis than other countries.


    However, the economies of the two countries and Europe are too closely linked. There is a serious economic crisis in Europe, and they can only follow the crisis.


    Affected by the economic crisis, even if there are not 10 points of GDP decline, eight or nine points are still indispensable. It looks similar to the data after Shinra''s whitewash.


    Then there is the Russian Empire. There is no doubt that the Russians were dragged into the water by Shen Luo.


    The economic ties between the two countries were too close, the economic crisis broke out in Shinra, and the Russian industrial raw materials were also unsalable. Stock market crashes, layoffs, and bankruptcies are also indispensable.


    If there are only these, it can only be regarded as a drizzle of economic pain. Unfortunately, revolutions broke out in Poland and Bulgaria, and the guerrillas in Central Asia followed suit.


    If the tsarist government takes the correct economic measures in time, the situation may not be so serious, but they have done nothing.


    All the factors were added together, and in the end the Russians handed over a slightly better answer sheet than in Shinra, and a drop of seven or eight points was indispensable.


    Of course, these are only the estimates of the Vienna government, and the tsarist government doesn''t make statistics by itself.


    Except for these less damaged ones, the remaining ones are counted as one, and the economic decline and growth are all negative double digits.


    Even Britain, which is a big family, is no exception. As a financial empire, banking and financial industries occupy an important proportion in the national economy.


    Because the crisis was artificially postponed, the market bubble became larger. The most inflated one is the stock market, so after the outbreak of the economic crisis, Shinra and Britannica became bad brothers.


    A post-war industrial imbalance + stock market bubble triggered a national economic crisis; an oversized stock market bubble caused the financial industry to follow the outbreak of crisis, and finally evolved into an economic crisis.


    Franz could not determine the specific loss, but more than a dozen points must be made. Otherwise I''m sorry for the title of "the biggest economic crisis in human history".


    Compared with the tragic economic crisis, small inflation is of course nothing. But as the economic situation improves, this kind of inflation becomes a bit obstructive.


    Regardless of the fact that European countries and Shinra are taking the losses together, the impact will be small in the short term, but Shinra is still a super country.


    As overseas trade continues, the loans released will continue to flow back to the Shenra Empire. If no countermeasures are taken, Shinra will be accompanied by inflation in the next few years.


    In this context, once the economic crisis is over, the Vienna government has only two ways to go: either borrow the money again; or adopt a tightening monetary policy.


    After experiencing a wave in person, Franz suddenly understood why the Americans had madly spread money to the outside world after the two world wars.


    There is a serious surplus of capital, and if the money is not thrown out, domestic inflation will occur.


    Similar troubles seem to have troubled the British for many years. It''s just that Franz didn''t expect that it would be his turn so soon.


    In a sense, Franz was able to reunify the Shenluo Empire and also benefited from the British excess of capital.


    Unless the British had money and no place to spend, Austria would not have completed industrialization in a short time. Including infrastructure construction, British capital has also made great efforts.


    Of course, British capital is not losing money. Except for a few times designed by Franz, and accidentally jumped into the pit, at other times they made a lot of money.


    The only loser is probably the British government. Capitalists have invested and lent abroad for their own interests, and they have created a competitor for themselves.


    History seems to have returned to its original point. The rapid development of the original space-time America has also benefited from the contribution of British capital.


    Not only that, but it seems that with the rise of Prussia, British capital has also made great efforts. If it weren''t for them, where would the poor Berlin government get the money to do things?


    From this perspective, the bankers in London are the gravediggers of the British Empire.


    Without their help, competitors will certainly not develop so fast. Britain may also lose its hegemony, but it will certainly not decline so fast.


    "The teacher who never forgets the past", there are such tragic examples, Franz can''t be careless.


    ...


    One wave has not settled, another wave has risen.


    When Franz was considering future development, he had just hit a cephalosporin in the Philippine Islands, and the Japanese who had been forced to evacuate did something again.


    While the neighbor was taking a nap, he brazenly launched a sneak attack and directly maimed the Beiyang Navy. Immediately afterwards, the Japanese army launched a landing operation at lightning speed.


    Regardless of whether the Far Eastern Empire has woken up from the confusion, the enemy has already hit the door. Although the Japanese army is still on the Korean Peninsula, war has broken out.


    This is not over yet, the Far East is plunged into war, and the Americas are also plunged into turmoil.


    The backhands launched by the British finally began to play a role and set off an independence movement in Cuba.


    Spain, which had just ended the Philippine war and had not had time to catch a breath, was also forced into a new war.


    It was just a little bit, and we were together. I don''t know if the Japanese government, which just abandoned the Philippine Islands, is upset at this moment, just hold on for a while.


    Of course, the idea of ??the Japanese government is no longer important. A new war is waiting for them. Besides, even if they want to turn around, the international situation is not allowed!


    The European Union forced the palace together, the scene was really scary. The Japanese government will never want to experience the same scene again.


    Does the Japanese government regret Franz knows that the Spanish government absolutely wants to cry anyway. Cuba''s independence movement broke out at this time, directly hitting their weakness.


    The Philippine War has just ended, when the Spanish government was the poorest. The Spanish government has not even raised the funds for the rebuilding of the colonial government, yet another source of wealth has gone wrong.


    The empire that was once the sun never sets has fallen. Although the Philippines and Cuba are not the only colonies in Spain, these two places are the richest colonies in their hands.


    No matter which one of them is lost, it will be a heavy blow to Spain. It is not only a heavy economic blow, but also a fatal political crisis.


    It was when the domestic nationalists were most prosperous when they were disgraced by the Japanese in Nanyang.


    Had it not been for the power of the European Union to successfully take back the Philippine Islands and pacify the domestic people with victory, peace would have long gone.


    By this time, the Kingdom of Spain could not withstand any failure. Any failure will crush their shaky powers and even trigger a revolution.

 Chapter 1021： Robert

    The Cuban rebellion was jumped up by the British, and even the inattentive Vienna government could detect it. Naturally, it is impossible for the Spanish to not know.


    However, this is the end of the matter, and the Spanish government can do nothing but scold the British for not doing personnel affairs.


    The rules of the game are like this, even if it is to "protest", you must first show evidence.


    The British are experienced in this kind of thing, how can they leave obvious evidence to give others a handle?


    The lack of evidence is not a big problem, as long as it is determined that the British did it, the Spaniards can retaliate back in secret.


    If there is no evidence and no strength, then you can only suffer from this dumb loss.


    Obviously, this is not what the Spanish government is willing to accept. In order to seek the help of the international community and put diplomatic pressure on the British, the Spanish diplomats became busy again.


    ...


    "The Spaniard is asking for help again!"


    Franz frowned.


    In a sense, the exchanges between countries and interpersonal relations are similar. Only when there are friends who can bring benefits to each other, can the relationship be good for a long time.


    It is pure unilateral help. For the first time, many people are expected to be willing to help. The second time I feel bored, and the third time I feel almost cold.


    Favors can be exhausted, not to mention between countries.


    In the previous Philippine War, the Vienna government did a great deal, far exceeding the previous promise to the Spanish government.


    The return did not wait, but the Spanish government came to rescue again. You can imagine what Franz was in.


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Foreign Secretary Wesenberg: "The situation facing the Spanish government is very bad. Because of the war, the Spanish government''s finances have reached the brink of bankruptcy.


    Finally, I recovered the Philippine Islands and encountered a Cuban rebellion. To make matters worse, behind the Cuban independence movement, the shadow of the British appeared.


    Spain does not have the confidence to compete with the British. Apart from helping the international community, they have no better choice. "


    In this world where the weak eats the strong, the weak is the original sin.


    Although Spain is also a member of the great powers, parallel imports are parallel imports. After the Philippine War, many countries no longer recognize their status as great powers.


    Perhaps the Cuban independence movement is just a casual move of the British government, but the Spanish dare not ignore it.


    I can''t stand it by myself. To offset the pressure of the British, the best choice is naturally to ask the boss for help.


    The Spanish government has enough reasons to believe that as long as the European Union intervenes in the British government, it will give up support for the Cuban independence organization, just like sitting by and watching Japan abandon the Philippine Islands.


    "How is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared to respond?"


    Franz asked.


    The boss is not good. Regardless of whether you are impatient or not, when things come, you can''t shirk their excuses.


    Just dealing with these troubles requires skill. We must pay attention to protecting the interests of the younger brothers, not to chill the younger brothers; and not blindly accommodating, and fall into passivity.


    Obviously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has more experience in this area. Dealing with all kinds of troubles every day, the way to deal with it is already clear.


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that it can provide limited support to Spain, that is, to ensure that the British will not directly intervene in the Cuban independence movement.


    If Spain wants more, then it can show direct evidence of the British planning the Cuban independence movement, or persuade the countries in the Union.


    As long as all European countries agree, we can also have another international intervention. "


    Unlike the Philippine War, the Vienna government had promised during the Anti-French War that the Cuban independence movement was not within the scope of the agreement.


    Since there is no agreement, it can only be "business as usual." Being able to provide limited support and block the pressure of the British, the Vienna government has fulfilled its responsibilities as the boss.


    Sending troops to help suppress the rebellion is a joke. I can''t even handle my own housework, so I am embarrassed to take it out.


    A colony is not a homeland. According to the current rules of the game, you deserve to give up if you can''t keep it, and don''t even think about getting it.


    As for the subsequent international interference, it is more like a picture of "visible, uneatable".


    The British are not the soft persimmons in Japan.


    There is no pressure from European countries on the non-existent indigenous country of Japan. Seeing that several major countries in the alliance support interference, everyone is happy to sell Spain.


    The British are different. Although Britain has lost its right to speak in Europe, the Royal Navy still dominates the world.


    All countries can personally feel the strength of the British, asking them to support them spiritually and condemn them verbally.


    If we really want to confront the British directly, or even carry out armed intervention, that is: "cough, cough, cough", we will take a step forward if we are unwell.


    Not to mention the European countries, even the Vienna government is afraid of the British.


    Unless Spain gets the evidence, as the boss, you have to get ahead, otherwise the Vienna government is also unwilling to confront the British because of this trivial matter.


    Even if the Spanish government does its best, there is hope at best, or the only people who can persuade are the Russians.


    Nicholas II, who had just succeeded to the throne, was about to do something "big business", and shouldn''t mind confronting the British.


    There is bound to be a battle between Britain and Russia, and it has been doomed from the day the Central Asia Railway was constructed.


    "The enemy of the enemy is a friend." If Spain has the courage to ally with the Russians on the issue of confronting the British, the Tsarist government will definitely vote for the alliance.


    Then, there is no more. The Russian navy has limited strength and has no ability to intervene; the tsarist government is too poor to clank, cheering and cheering, and the actual assistance is infinitely close to zero.


    After some thought, Franz slowly said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can arrange for a normal reception. By the way, tell the Prime Minister of Spain that I am on vacation and there is no time to see him now."


    Obviously, Franz acquiesced to the practice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cuba and the Shenluo Empire have nothing to do with each other. If Cuba is really broken and international sugar prices rise, he might be able to charge a little more tariffs.


    In recent years, the noble lords have not been in vain. Pieces of plantations have emerged, and various cash crops are basically available.


    Looking at the international trade situation, Shinra has been in a super position for a long time. A large part of the reason is that while exporting industrial and commercial products, industrial raw materials can be self-sufficient.


    There is not enough interest trend, on the Cuban issue, Franz is naturally not too much to watch the excitement.


    From the standpoint of the Vienna government, as long as the British do not personally end up robbing Cuba, the Vienna government can watch the excitement.


    Cuba¡¯s independence is not a problem either. Anyway, the colonies under the banner of Shinra do not have the basis for a national independence movement.


    If it really sets off a wave of colonial independence, it is the British who should have the headaches, and if they don''t help, it will be worthy of Spain.


    If Spain can suppress the rebellion, it does not matter. The contradiction between the British and the West adds another stroke, which helps to strengthen the international anti-British forces.


    By the way, you can also help digest the ammunition inventory. The free ammunition treatment during the Philippine war is a history, and now it is charged.


    No money, don''t be afraid.


    Shinra has the most professional banking and financial team to provide such international loan services to international friends who need funds.


    As long as there is enough collateral, there is no problem with how much you want to borrow. Even for the sake of the friendship between the two countries, it is possible to obtain the most favorable loan interest rate.


    The premise is: to specify the purchase of part of the inventory.


    ...


    Downing Street, London.


    "What is going on, haven''t we stopped the operation?"


    Robert Cecil asked dissatisfiedly.


    It is true that the London government supports the Cuban independence movement, but it is based on the fact that the Philippine war is still going on, and it did so in order to reduce the pressure on the Japanese.


    With the mutual compromise between Japan and Spain, the Philippine War ended early, and the late Cuban independence movement has lost its original value.


    As the world¡¯s largest colonial empire, it is not in Britain¡¯s interest to instigate a national independence movement in the long run.


    Although John Bull likes to do things that are harmful to others, he rarely does things that may harm his own interests in the future.


    Therefore, after the Philippines negotiated an agreement, Robert Cecil decisively ordered the termination of the operation.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron McCarton explained: "Your Excellency, we cannot fully control the Cuban Independence Organization.


    In fact, as early as the start of the Japan-Spain negotiations, we reduced our support for independent organizations, and we completely ended the assistance immediately after the negotiations.


    But at that time they had returned to Cuba to start an independence movement, and we had essentially lost control of them.


    According to the report of the purchase of insiders, behind the Cuban independence movement, there are other international forces intervening.


    Both the Confederate States and the United States are suspected, but they are too secretive. The Cuban Independence Organization itself does not know who is supporting them. "


    Cameron McCarton is also very helpless. It''s really not that he, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is negligent.


    The independence movement is not a child''s play. Once it starts, it doesn''t want to stop, it can stop.


    The Spaniards are not fools, no matter how secretive the actions of independent organizations are, clues will be revealed over time.


    The British don''t care, even if the Spaniards are exposed, they can''t do anything to them. The Cuban Independence Organization will not work anymore, even if the upper level can run, what about the middle and lower levels?


    Once caught by the Spaniards, it is "bring out the mud with the carrot", and the entire independent organization will be devastated.


    I''m already on the edge of the cliff, I can''t even start it.


    At exactly this time, new international people appeared, taking over the role of the British and providing material assistance to independent organizations.


    The high-level leaders of the Cuban Independence Organization took it seriously and simply studded directly. The vigorous Cuban independence movement kicked off.


    "Damn American idiots, don''t you know they are playing with fire! Dare to let the empire take the blame, it''s just..."


    Obviously, Prime Minister Robert Cecil was blown up. Don''t say if you are carrying a scapegoat for someone, the key is that you don''t know who is carrying the scapegoat for someone.


    Even if the evidence is found now, Robert Cecil would not believe it. Based on the relationship between the United States and the Confederacy, it is very commonplace to design and frame each other.


    Since the beginning of the Civil War, there hasn''t been a day when they didn''t stab each other. Watching and eating American melons has become a part of British people''s daily life.


    If you don''t know who did it, then the British government is betrayed. Even if Robert Cecil publicly announced that it had nothing to do with them, no one would believe it.


    After venting his anger, Prime Minister Robert Cecil calmed down and fell into deep thought.


    Politics, black and white, only talk about pros and cons.


    Knowing that it has taken the blame, the British government cannot let it go under the background that it cannot clear the suspicion. Especially in the context of just receiving a note from the Vienna government.


    Otherwise, it will become: Britain is afraid of the Holy Roman Empire, and a note will make them abandon the Cuban Independence Organization.


    Sometimes rumors can kill people. Regardless of the fact that the relationship between Britain and Austria seems to be good on the surface, in fact, the two countries have engaged in countless secret battles around the struggle for hegemony.


    At this critical moment, once Britain shows the slightest weakness, it will cause a chain reaction in the international community.


    Originally due to geographical factors, the European "wall grass" who was forced to stand with Shinra might very well make up their minds and join the winner.


    If it really happens, then there is nothing to say. The Shenluo Empire that integrated the European continent was absolutely invincible, and it was useless for Britain to struggle.


    At that time, the British government has only two ways: Either take advantage of the doubts of the European countries, and act first to fight with Shenluo vigorously; or obediently give up world hegemony.


    Obviously, this is not what Robert Cecil wanted. If it could be fought, Britain would have ended up during the Anti-French War, and it would be impossible to wait until now.


    It is even more impossible to give up world hegemony. If he really retreats on this, he will be beaten to death by angry "people" before he walks out of Downing Street.


    "To restore support for the Cuban Independence Organization, we need to use them to find out who is behind the scenes. I want to know who is so bold and dares to calculate Britain.


    Send people to secretly contact the Spanish government. As long as they are willing to withdraw from the European Union, we will stop supporting independent organizations and support them in suppressing the Cuban rebellion.


    By the way, hit the Netherlands and Portugal. Recently they have gotten too close to Vienna, and almost forgot who is the master of this world. "


    The black pot cannot be white-backed, and maximizing the benefits is a must. Supporting the Cuban independence movement is indeed easy to pull hatred, but it can also shock people.


    You must know that since the defeat of France, London has become the headquarters of international exile organizations.


    Britain can support the independence of the Cuban independence organization today, and tomorrow it can support the independence of the Indonesian independence organization, the day after tomorrow, it can be replaced by...

 Chapter 1022： Hard-pressed Spain

    Madrid, Antonio, who has just ascended to the throne of prime minister, is now looking solemnly at the report.


    In the past few years, the days in Spain have been like "Wang Xiaoer celebrating the New Year."


    Even if he won the anti-French war that had just ended and regained the Roussillon region, it failed to reverse Spain''s downward decline.


    There is no way, a Philippine war exposed their weak nature. Even a backward indigenous country can''t do it, so embarrassed to be a great power?


    Sorry, the three countries of Britain, Russia and Austria said that they are called "superpowers" with such weak chickens, and everyone can''t afford to lose this person.


    Even if the Philippine Islands were taken back by diplomatic means, it was based on a series of compromises, and it was completely irrelevant to the "victory" withdrawal.


    Just take it out and fool the ordinary people. The Navy drew a tie, the Army was defeated, and finally relied on mercenaries to save the field. Isn''t this a failure?


    Failure is failure. After closing the door, Prime Minister Antonio dared to admit it.


    As a loser, you naturally have to bear the sequelae of failure. After the war, Spain gained the title of "Shame of Great Powers".


    In order not to be ashamed of following, the media of Britain, Russia and Austria have already kicked Spain out of the powers.


    If you just lose face, it''s not intolerable. Anyway, in recent years, Spain has been going downhill. There are so many embarrassing places, and everyone''s heart tolerance has been greatly improved.


    The trouble is that the Japanese were not reconciled to failure. Even if they evacuated, they did not forget to plant a nail for them.


    According to intelligence sent by the Expeditionary Force, the number of indigenous rebels currently active in the Philippine Islands has exceeded 200,000.


    In terms of strength alone, the number of rebels exceeds that of expeditionary forces. Obviously, the chaos in the Philippines will not end for a while.


    "Leaks in the house happen to rain overnight." The chaos in the Philippines has not been cleared up, and the Cuban rebellion has followed one after another, and there is still a premeditated rebellion supported by international forces.


    The main force was stuck in the Philippine Islands, and the Spanish government was very weak in the face of the Cuban rebellion.


    Fortunately, the Governor of Cuba has a very rich experience in suppressing the rebellion, and immediately after the outbreak of the rebellion, he took decisive action to enlist the Hispanics on the island.


    Coupled with the original colonial army, Spain¡¯s total force in Cuba has now reached a staggering 200,000.


    The number seems to be quite large, but this "200,000" is obviously the majority of the old and the weak, and there will be no more than one division with real combat effectiveness.


    The specific record can refer to the Spanish-American War in the original time and space. An expeditionary force put together by the Americans, together with the cooperation of the Cuban rebels, won the victory after paying the price of the death of three-digit soldiers.


    Although there is no American expeditionary force, Cuban rebels have emerged.


    Then, the Spanish government forces and the rebels staged a "rookie pecking" in Cuba. The scene was extremely moving.


    It''s all tears.


    In short, in the face of a gang of mobs gathered temporarily, the Spanish government forces simply did not take advantage. On the contrary, he was beaten steadily by others, and he needed to seek help from the country.


    If the timing is not right, Antonio will go to the front line to see the truth about the fact that this "200,000" counterinsurgency army is a commodity, and how much "empty noise" is there.


    In any case, if the colonial government fails, the Spanish government will have to do it on its own. Anyway, it cannot allow Cuba to become independent.


    Prime Minister Antonio: "Count Junior, where is our diplomatic action?"


    The performance of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not outstanding, it can only be regarded as quite satisfactory, but everything depends on comparison.


    With the help of bureaucrats from other government departments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which behaves fairly and well, is a clean stream in the officialdom.


    The previous Philippine war is proof. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not responded quickly enough and acted promptly to win the support of European countries, it would not have been able to recover the Philippine Islands so smoothly.


    Regrettably, diplomacy is not a panacea. No matter how hard diplomats work, they cannot withstand the sequelae caused by the decline of national power.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Junol: "Except for the Vienna government''s statement that it will help contain the British, only the Russians are willing to support us diplomatically.


    Because other countries were unwilling to offend the British, they refused to make a clear statement. We just won the support of public opinion.


    Because too few European countries are willing to support us, and the Vienna government is unwilling to go all out, the chance that we can get direct support from the Alliance is infinitely close to zero. "


    Bullying and fearing hardship is human nature.


    If it weren''t for their own bad luck, they just happened to be unable to avoid it; they would also not easily express their opinions when they changed other countries in the league to confront the British.


    Enabling countries to provide support in public opinion is enough to prove the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    It is a pity that European public opinion has limited influence on the British. If you are scolded, it is not John Bull.


    As for the support of Russia and Austria, that is the case. The tsarist government yelled at most for help, but it could not provide any substantial support.


    Although the Vienna government promised to contain the British, this ¡°containment¡± is also full of artistry. It is still unknown which step can be achieved.


    The most likely thing is that as long as the British do not end up personally and leave no obvious handles, the Vienna government will pretend to have seen nothing.


    Arms aid is what the arms dealers do. There are not a few mad arms dealers in anyone''s family, and this little sewage has no effect in the world.


    Prime Minister Antonio nodded and said with deep feeling: "Sure enough, no one can rely on it. In the end, we still have to ourselves!"


    "The mountain will fall, and everyone will run. Only oneself is the most reliable."


    The Spanish naturally knows such a simple truth. It''s just that people always have a fluke mentality.


    The previous Philippine war was won with the support of allies. Now that Cuba has a problem, the Spanish government naturally wants to replicate it all over again.


    After all, this is the easiest, easiest, least expensive, and 100% way to win.


    It is a pity that the world is cruel, and the European countries are not doing charity. The Spanish government has not paid back the favors owed before, and it is no longer possible to come back now.


    Prime Minister Antonio asked: "Where is the situation on the front line? Is the plan to suppress the rebellion completed?"


    Since the allies are unreliable, they can only go on their own. As long as the British do not end and only deal with the rebels, the Spanish government still has a certain degree of certainty.


    Secretary of the Army Nicoll: "The situation on the front line is mixed. The situation in the Philippines has improved. The expeditionary forces have controlled all the cities, and the rebels can only linger in the jungle.


    We have formulated a complete blockade plan. Without the influx of materials, the rebels will not be able to hold on for long.


    The situation in Cuba is very bad. The rebels are developing faster than we expected. Governor Valeriano has sent five telegrams for help.


    Although the Department of War has made a sound reinforcement plan, the main force of our army is still suppressing the rebellion in the Philippine Islands, and it is impossible to deploy enough troops in a short time.


    In order to suppress the Cuban rebellion as soon as possible and not leave the British with a chance, the Ministry of War recommended recruiting 50,000 mercenaries for the Cuban battlefield. "


    There is no doubt that "insufficient forces" is obviously just an excuse. Spain¡¯s troops in the Philippine Islands are also mainly mercenaries, and its own troops are no more than 80,000, and there are still more than 100,000 troops in the country.


    Now that France is in decline, the Spaniards have no enemies at all on the European continent, and it is the time when the pressure on national defense was the least.


    In theory, there shouldn''t be any problems with drawing 50,000 troops from the country to suppress the rebellion.


    It''s a pity that reality is not a "theory", and my family knows their own affairs. In name, Spain does have a standing army of more than 200,000, but this is only "in name."


    Like most decadent empires, it is a chronic disease of the Spanish army.


    The only troops with combat effectiveness were all put on the Philippine battlefield, and the remaining old soldiers, Nicole naturally did not dare to send them to the front.


    I just used the mercenary before, and it feels better than my own army, so Nicole naturally didn''t mind to do it again.


    Anyway, the European continent also has a tradition of using mercenaries. It is just that the scale of modern wars has expanded, and the population of Switzerland, the mercenary kingdom, is insufficient and unable to participate in the European War, and mercenaries have gradually faded out of sight.


    These are all small problems. There are no Swiss mercenaries and French mercenaries.


    Although the young and strong population in France dropped sharply after the war, the terrible domestic economy still forced young French men to work as mercenaries to make a living.


    According to incomplete statistics, the Allied forces stationed in France in the past year have helped the Paris government successively suppress 87 worker riots and 14 armed uprisings.


    It can be said that France is now an extra-large powder barrel, and sparks will explode just a bit. Had it not been for the Allied forces to put out the fire in time, an explosion would have occurred.


    It can be said that as long as you have money, there are as many mercenaries as you want. The French government is eager to pack these unstable factors away so that they can sleep peacefully.


    Prime Minister Antonio nodded. He is not perfectionism. In his opinion, as long as the problem can be solved, it makes no difference whether it is sending out his own regular army or recruiting mercenaries.


    "Then act as soon as possible. Suppress the rebellion earlier, so that we can concentrate on the system... to develop the economy."


    Before the word "change" was spoken, Antonio swallowed back. Although Spain desperately needs institutional reforms, it is obviously not the time to talk about reforms.


    The most urgent task is to suppress the colonial rebellion as soon as possible and dispel the prying heart of the enemy. At this time, it is obviously inappropriate to talk about the sensitive topic of reform.


    The most important thing is that the Spanish monarch is young, and the regent queen mother ¡°neither opposes nor supports reform¡±.


    Without the support of the royal family, the pressure is still too great for the government to promote top-down reforms.


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer Siegfried said solemnly: "Your Excellency, the government has run out of money. We have been in war since 1891, and Spain is exhausted."


    For the declining Spanish kingdom like an old man, three consecutive years of war have exhausted the heritage of this old-school empire.


    Fortunately, the war did not happen on the mainland, and there were allies to help, otherwise the "aged" Spanish kingdom would have long collapsed.


    The country has not collapsed, but government finances have collapsed. Without blood transfusions from the colonies, this veteran empire with high debts could hardly stand it now.


    Antonio was taken aback, then his face became ugly. Money is not everything, but no money is absolutely impossible.


    After thinking about it a little, Antonio slowly said: "Keep on borrowing foreign debt! Presumably the Austrians are ready, just waiting for us to come."


    International loans these years are usually accompanied by a series of political additional conditions. In many cases, the additional price that needs to be paid far exceeds the apparent capital interest.


    From this perspective, borrowing foreign debt is obviously not a good choice, but it is the only viable option for the Spanish government at the moment.


    Antonio is a wise man. He knows exactly how fragile Spain''s economy is now. Any tax increase may push this country into the abyss.


    In contrast, the sequelae of borrowing foreign debt are much smaller. As the overlord of the European continent, the Shenluo Empire has long since washed its hands.


    Even if it wants to take advantage of the fire, the Vienna government will pay attention to the situation. It can''t do too much, at least it will not push Spain on the road.


    Colonial Secretary Taboyada added: "The problems we are facing now are not limited to finances and military affairs.


    According to the intelligence collected by the Colonial Ministry, besides the British, other international forces were involved behind the Cuban rebellion.


    There are a total of four international forces capable of providing support to the rebels. In addition to the well-known British, there are the United States of America, the Allied Powers, and the Holy Roman Empire.


    Whether one of the three is supporting the rebels, two is supporting, or all three are supporting the rebels in secret, we still don''t know.


    Of course, it''s also possible that the British are pretending to be suspicious and want to take our eyes away and find someone to help them. But now they have been exposed, it seems that there is no such need to do so.


    The Colonial Ministry has sent people to investigate, but the people we bought do not have enough status in the rebels. I am afraid it is impossible to figure out who is behind the scenes in a short time.


    Not only Cuba, but even Morocco has not been very stable recently. I am worried that if the enemy fails to achieve results in Cuba, he will turn to support the Moroccans. "


    If there is strength, there are suspicions. There are too many things to stabbing each other in international politics. Even for allies, digging holes in each other is nothing new.


    The most important thing is: whether it is the United States of America, the Confederate States, or the Holy Roman Empire, they all have motives to attack Spain.


    The declining kingdom of Spain still holds a few rich colonies. It is now a "children man holding gold bricks". It is hard not to provoke prying eyes.


    Foreign Secretary Junior warned solemnly: "Marquis, please stop your meaningless pursuit. It is the British who plan the Cuban rebellion, and only the British!"


    There is no way, Spain has no ability to add another enemy to itself.


    Even if they find out who is behind the scenes, they can only pretend to be deaf and dumb, and even in order to be out of line, they have to help the enemy cover up.

 Chapter 1023： Foggy

    It''s okay to pretend to be confused, but not to be confused. Junior was unwilling to investigate further, mainly because he was worried that the final result would be the enemy they didn''t want to face.


    You can still pretend to be confused without opening the lid. Let''s play this political game together. Once you find out something, you can''t restore it to the present.


    The Marquis de Taboyada nodded thoughtfully, his expression a little sad. The former empire that never sets in the sun has actually been reduced to the point where it has been conspired to pretend that nothing happened.


    Just pretend to be deaf, but the problem still needs to be solved.


    The addition of a hidden enemy means that the Spanish government must allocate more energy to prevent emergencies.


    This is undoubtedly a torture for the Spanish government, which is already suffering from a headache.


    Seeing that the atmosphere in the room became quiet, Antonio decisively chose to change the subject: "Well, the colony problem, everyone can be more vigilant. Let''s talk about borrowing first!


    Unlike last time, now there is no incense accumulated in the anti-French war, and it may not be easy to get interest-free loans. "


    As a veteran empire, although Spain has fallen, Antonio still knows the rules of the political game among the great powers.


    Frankly speaking, Antonio was already very surprised to get a large interest-free loan from the Vienna government before.


    According to the normal rhythm, the Vienna government should take advantage of the fire in the Philippine war. Unexpectedly, just because of a previous promise, the Vienna government gave up.


    It¡¯s good to talk to a boss who talks about credibility, but the boss also wants to eat meat. The Holy Roman Empire is able to own the great territory of today, and the Vienna government is definitely not as harmless as it seems.


    The last time I was willing to help, maybe it was because of credibility, or maybe it was because the Holy Roman Empire became a European hegemon and needed a political show.


    It is absolutely impossible for a similar thing to happen twice, even if the Vienna government is willing to help free of charge, Spain cannot afford it.


    Based on past political experience, Antonio is very clear in this world that ¡°the more you want, the greater the price you need to pay¡±.


    The advantage of the dominant country is definitely not easy to take advantage of. Once it is contaminated, when it is repaid in the future, it might kill Spain half-life.


    For example: the conflict between Britain and Austria has escalated and Spain, which has taken advantage, must act as a pawn.


    Don''t expect to be able to run the bill, Spain has no such capital at all. Just being a France could not stop Shinra''s revenge.


    Not wanting to be the cannon fodder in the struggle for Anglo-Austrian hegemony, Spain must maintain sufficient autonomy while holding the thighs of Shinra.


    European governments do this. Despite the existence of the European Union, the Vienna government still has no compulsory binding force on all countries. To do something, it still needs to exchange benefits.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Siegfried: "Don''t think about interest-free loans. The Austrians are not charitable.


    Unless we can come up with sufficient profits in exchange, otherwise this loan will be an ordinary commercial loan.


    The Ministry of Finance has communicated with the domestic bank consortium, they require the government to use salt tax as collateral, and can only provide a loan of 50 million match towers.


    The loan handling fee is 8%, the annual interest is 8.9%, which is divided into 30 years to repay, and the principal and interest are paid 398,700 per month.


    I have calculated it, and the loan of 50 million actually got 46 million, and the total principal and interest to be repaid is 143532 million.


    This is already the most favorable commercial loan we can get. For ordinary private commercial loans, the interest will be doubled.


    Even the government cannot afford such a high interest rate, let alone ordinary people. The money has been made by these vampires, and it is no wonder that our economy cannot develop.


    We need to conduct two wars at the same time, and 46 million competition towers are only enough to pay two months of soldiers'' salaries. If used in war, it would be a miracle to be able to sustain it for a month.


    According to the most optimistic estimate, if we put down the Philippine rebellion within six months and suppress the Cuban rebellion within the year, the government still has a funding gap of 880 million yuan.


    If converted into Aegis, it is about 70 million. If calculated at an interest rate of 8.9%, the interest on funds that needs to be paid each year will almost catch up with a quarter of our fiscal revenue.


    The actual situation will be even more serious. Given our current financial situation, no commercial bank dared to lend us so much money.


    Even if there is a greedy vampire who dares to take over the business, the interest will be terribly high. Only 8.9% of the income is not enough to make them risk losing money to lend. "


    (1 game tower is about 0.29 grams of gold)


    Since the outbreak of the Philippine War, the Spanish government has lived a life of borrowing. Today, Spain''s total debt has reached an astonishing 330 million Aegis.


    The debt has caught up with one-fifth of Shinra¡¯s total debt, but Spain¡¯s fiscal revenue is far less than one-fifth of Shinra¡¯s, or even less than one-twentieth.


    There is no way, this is the difference between a semi-industrial country and an industrial country. Spain, which has one-seventh of the population of Shinra, has less than one-twentieth that of Shinra.


    Today, more than half of the Spanish government¡¯s annual fiscal revenue is used to repay domestic and foreign debts.


    In this context, the Spanish government''s finances will naturally not get better. From the first day he became Chancellor of the Exchequer, Siegfried lived the life of tearing down the east wall and repairing the west wall.


    This is still in the context of the establishment of a large number of interest-free loans, otherwise the interest on the funds alone can crush the Kingdom of Spain.


    At this time, the biggest problem facing the Spanish government is not the level of loan interest, but the ability to repay the debt.


    The more money you have, the easier it is to borrow money. The same applies to the country. Spain, which has lost the ability to repay its debts, naturally wants to borrow money.


    Even if you can''t get a loan, don''t even think about issuing bonds. The capital market has always been the most realistic, and no one wants to lend money to a poor man.


    Antonio rubbed his forehead: "The issue of high domestic financing costs will be discussed later. Now we must first find a way to raise funds and tide over the current difficulties.


    If we want to obtain this loan from Shenluo, what price do we have to pay? "


    Obviously, these problems are not the first time. In fact, high financing costs are also a common phenomenon in this era, not an isolated case in Spain.


    The interest on commercial loans of ten or twenty points may seem high, but in this era, it is really nothing.


    Behind the high interest rate is high overdue and high risk. It is common for defaults to run away. Once the debtor leaves the country, the bank simply cannot pursue it.


    Even if assets are mortgaged, there are often multiple and repeated mortgage loans. Limited by poor information exchange, even if banking institutions are cautious, they will inevitably step on thunder.


    "High risk" can''t frighten bankers. As long as the loan interest rate is raised, the losses from default are allocated to other debtors.


    This is why the cost of government borrowing is much lower than the interest on commercial loans. After all, there is little risk of default when lending money to the government.


    Of course, the Spanish government is clearly not a premium customer. Therefore, the loan interest cannot be lowered even if the collateral is required.


    Siegfried shrugged, pretending to be humorous: "It depends on what the Vienna government wants. Maybe they are in a good mood, suddenly showing kindness, and directly lent us the money."


    Siegfried didn''t believe this, and everyone would not believe it.


    70 million Aegis is not Aegis 7000, unless the heads of the Vienna government are collectively flooded, otherwise such charity will definitely not be done.


    ...


    Franz was in the same mood as the British. It is impossible to explain, this kind of thing can only become darker and darker.


    Analyzed from the perspective of pure interest, the Vienna government''s motives for arbitrarily playing against Spain are too strong.


    Spain, where ¡°children¡¯s downtowns hold gold bricks¡±, is a target for everyone to watch. As long as there is strength, there is motivation.


    Unhappy, unhappy, but Franz can''t do anything yet. The Spaniards just secretly suspected that they didn''t even check down. What else could they do?


    After eating this dumb loss, Franz also resented the black hand behind the scenes.


    This method and method are too familiar. With the same formula and the same routine, Franz really didn''t expect to apply it to himself one day.


    It can only be said that there are still a lot of people in this world. While provoking the Cuban independence movement, they not only hide themselves, but also find several scapegoats.


    If it weren''t for calculating, Franz doesn''t believe that even if the British are backing their heads, the Spaniards will find other international forces involved.


    ...


    Franz asked: "Have you found the man behind the scenes?"


    The Spanish government is worried that if it finds out the truth that it does not want to see, it will not end, and it is unwilling to investigate it. This does not mean that the Vienna government will not investigate it.


    Although it is not necessary to fight for such a small matter, it is indispensable to find out the black hand behind the scenes and take precautions.


    Prime Minister Carl shook his head: "No! This black hand hid too deeply. After provoking the Cuban independence movement, he quickly disappeared.


    The clues left are all messy, some pointing to us, some pointing to the British, the United States, and the Confederacy. There is no way to distinguish between true and false.


    However, it was mostly the British hand that brought the Spanish government''s attention to us. In order to disintegrate the European Union, the London government is going crazy.


    It''s just that the British didn''t expect that the Spanish government would be so embarrassed that they would not look down at all, so that their arrangement was useless. "


    Unable to find out, it means that the gangster Vienna government has backed it up. This kind of thing does not need evidence, as long as it is considered to be sufficient.


    Just as Prime Minister Karl thought it was the British who framed Shinra, and it was just a conclusion drawn out of speculation, Franz still took it as true.


    "It doesn''t matter if you can''t find it out. But the government''s emphasis on the United States and the Confederacy will be raised to a higher level.


    Especially there may be British people in the middle.


    The current international situation is very unfavorable for Britain. In the context of the inability to dismantle the European Union, it is inevitable that the British will not panic and run to get warm with the Americans.


    The best way to stop the Anglo-American confluence is to bring up the contradiction between the United States and the Confederacy. As long as the relationship between their two countries does not ease, the British can only choose one of the two. "


    Frankly speaking, Franz is not too worried about easing relations between the United States and the Confederacy. Giving up hatred is easy to say but not so easy to do.


    The grievances of the southern states of the original time and space towards the north continued until the 21st century, and they were not completely eliminated.


    Needless to say now, let alone the blood flow of the North and South fighting, the key is that the two have already separated.


    Today, hatred of the other party has become a political correctness.


    Unless the external pressure is too great, threatening their survival. Otherwise, before the death of this generation, the United States and the Confederacy will not be able to ease relations.


    There is no doubt that such pressure does not exist at all. Neither Britain nor the Holy Roman Empire has the strength to destroy the United States and the Confederacy.


    The vast ocean is their best defense line, restricting the power of European powers.

 Chapter 1024： celebration

    The wheels of history are rolling forward, not controlled by personal will.


    As the birthplace of the economic crisis, Vienna is also the first region to get rid of the economic crisis.


    Different from ordinary industrial cities, Vienna, which is centered on politics, education, scientific research, and culture, has a much stronger ability to resist risks.


    Except for the miserable stock investors, the crisis brought little change to Vienna. The turbulent downtowns can''t feel the breath of depression at all.


    Especially in the recent period, as the National Day approaches, representatives from all over the country have gathered, and it has become more prosperous.


    To celebrate the third anniversary of the resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire, Franz decided to conduct a military parade on National Day. It is purely for celebration, and there is absolutely no meaning to show off force.


    Unlike previous military parades, this time is a national one. Whether it is a colony far overseas, aristocratic fiefdom, or various states on the European continent, representatives must be sent to participate.


    The most important thing is that this military parade is not to select elites from the entire army, but Franz randomly selected troops and went to Vienna for review.


    There is no way, there are a lot of nations under the Shenluo, and the fief nobles are as high as five figures, even if they are the best ones, they can''t be selected.


    When it comes to military honor, don''t expect who will let others. If it is really elected, it can be a waste of time.


    If the colony is opened up, it can also be a grand contest of the whole army, or a real-force confrontation exercise.


    Now, just look at the map of Shinra. With the traffic and regional drills of the past few years, they are choking. We are afraid that we will not be able to complete the situation in two or three years.


    In this case, in order to avoid controversy, Franz simply played a lottery and decided by luck.


    If you want to show your face in front of the people of the whole country, then count on God for his old man''s blessing. If God is not online, so will the emperor''s blessing.


    After all, judging from the final result, the distribution of selected troops is quite balanced.


    One battalion was selected for Austrian Southeast Asia, one battalion for Austrian Americas, four battalions for Austrian Africa, three battalions for each state, three battalions for land, sea and air of the Central Army, plus one armored regiment and one artillery regiment for a total of one Thousands of thousands of people.


    There can be no more, and no more review. Franz didn''t want to have a celebration, so he was exhausted to death.


    It is not an easy task to gather the troops from all over the world. The National Day military parade is not only a review of the troops, but also for the whole world.


    As a newly emerging overlord, Shinra hasn''t done anything outside in recent years except for interfering in a Philippine war since he got down to France.


    Such a peaceful hegemon, not to mention that countries in the world are not used to it, at least European countries are really not used to it.


    Look at the British. The Philippine War just ended, and things started in Cuba again. This is the professional hegemon.


    In this regard, the Vienna government still has a long way to go to catch up with the British. Judging from the current situation, Franz''s lifetime is impossible.


    This is determined by political genes. The thinking of sea power countries and land power countries is different.


    Thinking determines action. If possible, Franz hopes to go on in such a quiet and ordinary life.


    However, the trees wanted to be quiet and the wind continued. The Vienna government didn''t do anything. A scapegoat fell from the sky, and there was no place to reason.


    There are so many suspects that it is impossible to tell who is behind the scenes. Naturally, the Vienna government cannot retaliate.


    In order to swear a sense of existence, there was this third anniversary celebration. Regardless of whether countries are used to it, they must now learn to adapt.


    "New Overlord, New Atmosphere".


    Blindly imitating the British, obviously fell behind. If it really makes the sky angry, and finally fights, Shenluo has no strait protection.


    The past does not forget the future. The two world wars in the original time and space are still deeply imprinted in Franz''s mind.


    Playing pk on the European continent is a collective suicide. If the profits are not enough for military expenses, if you lose, you will have to lose money.


    ...


    "Here, Friedrich."


    "I see the general, I''ll come right away."


    Following the sound to the ground, a young officer shuttled past the crowd and came under the sculpture in the square.


    Schlieffen laughed and cursed: "Friedrich, you idiot. I told you not to be left behind, and I dare to look around. If I get lost, I''m ashamed to call the police to help you find someone."


    It can be seen that Schlieffen still values ??the young officers very seriously.


    Although this military parade was drawn by lots, it is to be seen in full view. Who would dare to be careless?


    If you get out of the basket, you will be ashamed in front of the world. All selected troops have started drills early.


    Those who were able to come to the review last, whether they were officers or soldiers, had been screened at various levels, and those who were unqualified were transferred away long ago.


    As the only company in the Kingdom of Prussia to take part in the military parade, it was even more likely to have all officers. The purpose is very simple, just to ask for money.


    There is no way, who makes the Kingdom of Prussia poor?


    Limited by financial constraints, the Prussian military''s life in recent years has really been difficult.


    Even some time ago, there was a proposal to dismiss the army in the Berlin government. Although he was stopped by William II, there were one or two things like this.


    The Prussian military is still very crisis-conscious. In order to avoid one day, the Berlin government really did not allocate funds, and there was a trip to Vienna by the current army.


    After the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, while the emperor took the command of the state''s army, in order to strengthen the control of the state''s army, the source of military expenditure of the state''s army also changed.


    Generally speaking, within the scope of the establishment permitted by the emperor, the state army can get 25%-40% of the military expenditure from the central government, and the state government self-finances the rest.


    In this context, if the state is rich, the military budget will be sufficient, and the army will have a better life; if the state is poor, it will have to live a hard life.


    There is no doubt that the Prussian army has been living a hard life. Since the defeat of the Russian-Prussian War, the life of the Prussian military has never been better.


    When Prussia was in the German Federation, Prussia was directly faced with the lively military threat from Russia, and the Berlin government naturally had to grit its teeth.


    In addition, as the federation''s military responsibility, for national defense and security considerations, other state governments have also supported a portion of their military expenditures, and they barely supported it.


    After the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire, the central government paid a portion of its military expenditures. It stands to reason that their lives should be better.


    It is a pity that with the establishment of Shinra, the threat of the Russians no longer exists, and the spirit of the Berlin government''s efforts to collect military expenses also disappears.


    After the outbreak of the economic crisis, the Berlin government''s finances went bankrupt, and some people even proposed to hand over the army to the central government to relieve the government''s financial pressure.


    With the support of the king, the army was retained, but financial allocations were often delayed.


    The most important thing is that the Prussian government really has no money, not that they don''t want to give money.


    This is embarrassing. If you have money and don''t give it, then the military naturally has a way to get the Berlin government to obediently, but now that there is really no money, there is nothing to do.


    Fortunately, the central government''s funding is very timely every time, saving a little bit, and it can barely be maintained.


    In order to save military expenditures, the Prussian military has also tried every possible means, such as: retaining the structure and reducing the number of soldiers.


    Unfortunately, this apparently suspected practice of defrauding military spending was quickly discovered by the Department of War.


    If you fail to make a plan, you have another plan.


    The Prussian military replaced its soldiers with conscripts who did not require salaries, and only retained a small number of backbone elites, mainly training officers.


    Unfortunately, although the Prussian military''s plan was good, the emperor refused to agree.


    Regarding this apparently possible impact on the combat effectiveness of the troops, Franz not only issued a severe warning to the Prussian military, but also demoted relevant personnel collectively.


    Demotion is a minor issue, and the key is that the issue of military expenditure has not been resolved. Although the emperor personally intervened and urged the Berlin government to allocate military expenditures on time, it took money to allocate it.


    Borrowing money to pay for military expenses was naturally no problem in the past. But not now. The Berlin government is arguing with the British about debt restructuring, and the government has declared bankruptcy.


    Not only the military expenses are owed, but the salaries of government officials are also owed, including the king¡¯s annuity and the prime minister¡¯s salary.


    The government is fighting for the interests of the country, and the military naturally cannot hold back at this time. No matter how difficult it is, they still have military expenditure allocated by the central government, and they will not be hungry.


    Obviously, it is not easy to get British creditors to compromise. This pretending protest is expected to continue for a long time.


    After so much, the Prussian military can see that even if the debt restructuring negotiations are successful, the impoverished Berlin government cannot count on it in a short time.


    If you want to solve the problem of military expenditure, you can only reach out to the emperor.


    After all, the annual military budget of the Shenluo Empire is as high as hundreds of millions of Aegis, while the annual expenditure of the Prussian army is only more than 4 million Aegis, accounting for about one-thirtieth.


    As long as the emperor is slightly inclined in the allocation of military expenditures, their funding gap will be filled.


    If you want to get preferential care in military expenditures, you must first prove your worth to the emperor. This military parade is their chance to show themselves.


    The pure display of soldiers is obviously ineffective. Soldiers who can appear at the parade must be among the elite.


    Although the Prussian army is well-trained, it is still impossible to stand out on the parade ground.


    The emperor is not interested in ordinary soldiers, but the troops that train soldiers into officers can definitely attract the emperor¡¯s attention.


    Regardless of whether the plan is reliable, always try it hard. Otherwise, if modern military technology advances so quickly, the Prussian army with insufficient military expenditure will soon fall behind.


    As for handing over national defense and security to the central government, Ma Fang Nanshan can farm with peace of mind. Other countries may think so, but it is absolutely impossible in Prussia.


    Although the Prussian War interrupted the backbone of the Kingdom of Prussia, the unwillingness to admit defeat was still retained in the army.


    To this day, "revenge" is still the driving force of the Prussian military. Only considering the disparity between the strengths of the two sides, he was forced to endure it, and secretly scolded his troops.


    In the previous anti-French war, the Prussian army performed well, so that after the resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire, it can still retain the organization of four infantry divisions, which is the first of many small states.


    Of course, this is also the result that other states have not tried their best. After all, only Prussia wants to avenge the Russians and regain lost ground.


    Although the Holy Roman Empire has been reborn, according to tradition: the hatred of the states is not equal to the hatred of the empire; the wars of the states are not equal to the war of the empire.


    If it is an invasion by a foreign enemy, the central government will naturally come forward; if you run to invade others, you will be at your own risk.


    Similar cases, in the history of the Holy Roman Empire, have never appeared below three digits.


    In the Prussian contradiction, as long as the Russians did not take the initiative to invade, the Vienna government does not need to bear any responsibility and obligation to Prussia.


    For revenge, the Kingdom of Prussia can only do it alone. In theory, the number of troops in each state can be freely determined.


    It''s just that the central government does not need to share military expenditures for troops outside the scope of the organization, but they still have to accept the emperor''s command.


    Without the support of the central government, the impoverished Kingdom of Prussia naturally has no capital to avenge the Russians. Even if the military is still obsessed with it, the Berlin government has long given up on these unrealistic illusions.


    An open secret is not a secret, and the small actions of the Prussian military secretly cannot hide from Franz''s eyes.


    It''s just that they have always been within the scope of the rules, and it is not easy to interfere as the emperor.


    After all, the Prussian military''s "revenge plan" only stayed at the stage of "thinking" and did not take substantial action.


    Anyway, there are only a few infantry divisions, no matter how well trained they are, they do not pose a threat to the central government. Instead, they have one more thug that can be used.


    Friedrich replied solemnly: "Don''t worry, General. I can''t lose it. There were just too many people and I didn''t notice you leaving."


    Schlieffen nodded and said nothing. Unlike the curiosity of young officers, the feelings of older Prussian officers towards the Holy Roman Empire are the most complicated.


    As the master who experienced the two Prussian Wars firsthand, Schlieffen witnessed the decline of the Kingdom of Prussia and the revival of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Once upon a time, Schlieffen also took the responsibility of unifying the German region and establishing Great Prussia.


    The German region was indeed unified, but it was not unified by Prussia. On the contrary, the greatest contribution made by the Kingdom of Prussia in the process of unification was its own decline.


    With the decline of the second oldest state in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German region no longer has the strength to compete with Austria, and the internal friction of the German region has been wiped out.

 Chapter 1025： Choice is important

    With the decline of the Kingdom of Prussia, the once arrogant Junker aristocratic group also inevitably declined.


    In fact, the decline of the Junker nobles was not only due to defeat, even if they were defeated, they were still the largest political force in the Kingdom of Prussia.


    The real reason for the decline of the Junker noble group is that there is no successor in the political arena. There is no way, there are too many deaths on the battlefield that the reserve forces can''t keep up.


    The direct result of the two Russian-Prussian wars was that 56% of Junkers completely lost their land, and 17% of noble families were extinct.


    The reserve forces suffered heavy losses, and the important positions in the government originally held by the Junker nobles would inevitably be let go.


    A carrot and a pit, the shrinking of the Junker noble group is also accompanied by


    The rise of other political forces.


    Over time, the political structure of the Kingdom of Prussia also slowly changed. To this day, although the Juncker Group is still an important political force in Prussia, the "army-owned state" has completely become history.


    Especially after the resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire, the status of the Junker noble clique was once again under attack.


    Prior to this, although they had lost their dominance over the country, by virtue of their control over the army, no matter which political faction was in charge of Prussia, they did not dare to despise them.


    It''s different now, with a boss on his head. If you want to overturn the table, you must first consider the feelings of the boss.


    Otherwise, the table is overturned in the morning, and the counterinsurgency army will be killed in the evening. How can I play?


    In addition to asking for money, Schlieffen and his party have another important task, which is to strengthen the relationship with the Vienna Palace.


    The European aristocracy is a family, it''s no joke. Not to mention that the Holy Roman Empire was only three years old, but as early as thirty years ago, or even earlier, the Junker nobles had contact with the Habsburgs.


    As long as you carefully study the origins of the lord who was entrusted by Franz, you will find many familiar noble surnames in Germany, including the surnames of Junker nobles.


    One or two can be said to be a coincidence, ten and eight is a very coincidence, but the number can be enlarged to a thousand and eight hundred, then it is not a coincidence that can be explained.


    The reason for this scene is actually very simple: the lands in the German region have owners, but there is not necessarily only one son of the nobleman.


    Unless it is a great noble, it can be arranged. Otherwise, only the eldest son can inherit the family business, and the second son must make a living by himself.


    That''s the case for the direct line members, let alone the side line. In fact, most of the aristocratic side branches, except for a noble surname, are ordinary people.


    Looking at the British and French colonial empires making a lot of money overseas, the people in Germany are naturally envy and hate, including the nobles.


    When the Vienna government issued a call to join the colonial wave, everyone''s reaction was calm. When Franz sacrificed Dafa, he couldn''t bear it anymore.


    It doesn''t matter whether the territory is remote or not, but the attributes that can make money and can inherit the family do exist. For most people, harvesting a farm is a good choice even if they can''t get the title.


    With the unfolding of immigration policies, more and more German people participated in the colonial movement, and naturally nobles were indispensable.


    With good education, strong military literacy, and the support of family resources and connections, these people quickly stand out.


    "The poor are in the downtown and no one asks, the rich have distant relatives in the mountains."


    The same applies to the European continent, and the aristocratic world is also realistic. Once a family is established, regardless of whether it is a collateral or a direct line, the right to speak in the family will be greatly increased.


    People all have circles. When they go overseas, there will naturally be overseas circles, plus a series of marriages. The Holy Roman Empire has not yet been restored, but the aristocratic groups in the German region have merged first.


    Since the ruling class has completed the convergence in the process of making the cake bigger, the unification of the German region is a natural thing.


    It seems a logical thing, but behind it is also "some people are proud, and some are frustrated."


    Although the Junker nobles also participated, the peak period of the colonial wave 30 years ago also happened to be the highlight of the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In the first victory of the Prussian War, Prussia seized a large area of ??land from the Russians, and the Junker nobles also made a lot of money.


    Everyone''s attention is in Europe, and those who participated in the overseas colonial movement are marginal figures, and the resources that can be used are almost negligible.


    After the defeat of the second Russian-Prussian War, the Junker Group not only suffered political and economic losses, but the younger generation was killed in large numbers and wanted to blend their strengths.


    One wrong step, wrong step.


    Missing the wave of colonization, the Junker noble group lost not only the gains in the colonial process, but more importantly, after the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire, the influence of the Junker group in the empire was minimal.


    In fact, it is not only the Junker Group that is damaged, but the entire Kingdom of Prussia has a low right to speak in the empire.


    Although their military strength is still second only to Austria among all the states, they are not even in the top ten in terms of the right to speak.


    In one sentence, "No one in North Korea."


    Although the small states have limited physical fitness, the ruling class and the Vienna government got in touch early. The investment was made in advance, and the younger generation was sent to Austria for development early.


    There are their people in overseas colonies, their descendants in the imperial army, and their children can also be seen in the central government.


    Decades have passed, and it is the gold that has gleamed long ago. The initial investment has now been fed back to politics.


    There are people in North Korea, who can always bring some convenience. If the difficulties faced by the Prussian military rested on other influential states, the problem would have been resolved long ago.


    Isn''t it just a lack of military spending, and there is no way to solve it. Not to mention getting the same standards of the Central Army, but it is always feasible to raise the funding standards of the central government.


    The Kingdom of Prussia is also a border, with the Nordic Federation to the north and the Russian Empire to the east, a proper military powerhouse. Asking the central government to bear 40% of military expenditure is totally justified.


    In addition, they can also be stationed abroad to obtain subsidies from the central government.


    If you are lucky, and you might be able to get two combat missions, then there will be no problems.


    Of course, the more money taken from the central government, the greater the impact will be, and autonomy will definitely be greatly affected.


    There is no alternative to this, and it is impossible for you to take advantage of all the benefits. Whose food is to be eaten, and who is to be sacrificed for whom is a matter of course.


    The army of the Kingdom of Prussia now has a high degree of autonomy, and the military expenditure that can be obtained from the emperor is naturally not high.


    Like all hinterland states without military threats, the central government only bears 25% of military expenditures.


    The reason given by the War Department is very simple: there is no foreign military threat.


    No kidding, this is serious.


    The War Department also gave a reasonable and detailed explanation: The Russian Empire is an ally of the Empire and does not require defense; while the Nordic Federation is limited in strength and poses no threat to the Empire.


    The same thing, to put it another way, is two different results. Both theories are justified. On the surface, it is impossible to distinguish right from wrong, and it is even difficult to justify.


    As a member of the Prussian military, Schlieffen naturally disagrees with the statement of the Imperial War Department. But there was no way, he found a reason to refute.


    The contradiction between Prussian and Russia does not mean that there are contradictions between Shenluo and the Russians. The Russian-Austrian alliance lasted for many years, and the Vienna government had enough reasons to believe that the Tsarist government would not invade.


    As for the Nordic Federation, it goes without saying. When it comes to the Nordic threat theory, Schlieffen himself feels ashamed.


    In order to find a reason to ask for military expenses, Schlieffen also racked his brains. As for the reasons for domestic preparation in advance, from the moment he arrived in Vienna, he decisively chose to give up.


    The Russian threat theory is not easy to talk about. If it really emphasizes the Russian threat, maybe the Vienna government will send troops to help them guard the frontier.


    For details, you can refer to the Principality of Luxembourg in the west. The defense problem is borne by the Central Army, and the State Army only assumes a supporting role.


    If that happens, the autonomy of the Prussian military will be lost. The Central Army has assumed border defense responsibilities, and it is reasonable to establish a military area in Prussia.


    "Sansheng unfortunately, the magistrate attached Guo".


    With a military district over the head that coordinates the regional armed forces, the Prussian military has become the hapless "prefect". It is only a matter of time before it is emptied.


    ...


    In a military camp on the outskirts, the Prussian officers participating in the military parade were sweating on the field.


    As the commander, Schlieffen was full of sadness at the moment.


    "Why, still worrying about military expenses?"


    A familiar voice sounded from behind, pulling Schlieffen out of contemplation. He frowned and then asked, "Mackenson, didn''t you ask me knowingly."


    In addition to this big trouble, what else do you think can give me such a headache? "


    Mackenson replied solemnly: "Yes, and there are many more!"


    "For example: the issue of the unified training and distribution of officers raised by the Department of the Army, and the plan for the rotation of defenses of various units proposed by the General Staff."


    After the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, Franz gathered command of the army, but this gathering was also very limited.


    The German states are accustomed to their own ways, and it is obviously impossible to take power from them all at once.


    In addition to using military spending to intervene in the armies of various states, under Franz''s instruction, the War Department and the General Staff also made tentative suggestions.


    It is just a "test". The training and distribution of unified officers and the rotation and garrison of troops are common on the surface, but in essence it is related to the right to appoint personnel and the commanding power of the army in peacetime.


    If you really get these powers, the so-called state army will no longer exist.


    Especially personnel rights. As long as the War Department swaps officers from various states with each other when it is assigned, the power inheritance will be broken if their children cannot serve in their own states.


    The commanding power of the army in the peace era also has a huge impact. Changing defenses in turn directly broke the tradition of local military stationing in the state. Once they are not stationed in their own country, is the state army still the state army?


    Involving the core interests of the military aristocracy of the state, such a proposal is simply not feasible.


    If it is forced to operate, perhaps the newly unified Holy Roman Empire will soon fall into a torn apart situation again.


    After all, the Shenluo Empire¡¯s stalls are now large, relying on the old traditional enfeoffment model to support it.


    If the central government unscrupulously usurped state power, what would the overseas fiefdom nobles think? No one is willing to make a wedding dress for others in the end because of their fortunately struggling foundation.


    It takes many years to build credibility, but it often only takes one time to destroy credibility.


    Schlieffen shook his head disdainfully: "Nonsense, these proposals are all jokes, they are impossible to pass, and they are not even qualified to enter the parliamentary vote.


    The constitution clearly states that the state army only accepts the dual command of the emperor and the king. Neither the War Department nor the General Staff have the right to intervene in the state forces.


    The value of their existence is only to assist the emperor in managing the army, not to manage the army for the emperor. This is a completely different concept.


    It seems that you are in a good mood. Could it be that you went out to meet friends and had a windfall? "


    When the word "friend" was mentioned, Mackenson''s expression suddenly became unnatural. Unlike Schlieffen, who was originally a Junker nobleman, Mackensen is a representative of the rise of grassroots.


    Born in Saxony Mackensen, he was able to enter the Prussian army because of an accident.


    His grandfather used to be the commander of the Hannover cavalry. By the time of his father''s generation, he had fallen into trouble. Not only did he have no noble titles, he was reduced to a land economy man.


    In his youth, Markenson aspires to become a cavalry officer. At that time, Austria had not grown larger, and the Kingdom of Prussia had not declined.


    Soon opportunities appeared. On the one hand, Austria opened up overseas colonies to recruit people; on the other hand, the Russian-Prussian War broke out and the Berlin government raised its flag to recruit troops.


    The young and energetic Mackensen decided to join Prussia, and what a nuisance to the Russians.


    With extraordinary talent and luck, Mackensen quickly stood out, and even unexpectedly won the appreciation of William II. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Prussia was still defeated.


    It is obviously impossible to turn around at this time. As an ordinary person, Markenson, who stepped out in one step, could only bite the bullet and walk on.


    Restricted to the stage of the Kingdom of Prussia, Mackensen, who was born as a commoner, quickly hit the ceiling.


    A carrot and a pit, the Prussian army is limited in size and cannot afford too many senior generals. Mackensen, who has no background, can only stop at the colonel.


    This is already a high match, unless it is a significant increase in the position, otherwise the colonel is the end of Mackenson.


    It is a pity that the Kingdom of Prussia has a total of four divisions. The Vienna government recognizes no more than fifteen generals. At this point, the Junker nobles themselves are not enough. Where can they get him?


    It was a miracle that civilians were born and could be mixed to the current position. Throughout the entire Prussian army, there is no second one.


    In contrast, childhood playmates caught the fast train of Austria''s rise. Along the way, he crossed the threshold first.


    If it''s just these, it''s fine. It''s normal for different national conditions to develop differently. The key is that the Holy Roman Empire is unified, and this difference is obvious.


    One is the major general of the Central Army and the other is the colonel of the state army. You don''t need to think about who has a more promising future.


    This is no longer a question of ability. No matter how powerful Mackensen is, there are only a few positions in the Prussian army. If the people in front don''t come down, the people behind will not have the opportunity to make up.


    Although a little sad, there is no regret. After all, those who can get up from civilians are rare in Austria.


    In addition to luck and ability, Mackenson''s friends were able to rush out. The last name also played a role.


    The declining aristocratic collateral family are similar to common people in normal times, but once they turn over, they will soon be able to use the family behind them to continue their connections.


    After a brief stupefaction, Mackensen replied: "That''s right! He suggested that we should not act rashly and strengthen our relationship with the Vienna Palace first.


    After all, when we were strong, we often offended Austria.


    After the fall, we won''t be able to settle the accounts, but there must be many people in the Vienna government who see us unhappy. These people may not be able to do anything, but it is easy to break our things. "

 Chapter 1026： Unintelligible capital

    The spring breeze was blowing, and everything began to recover. Under the shining of the sun, the withered chrysanthemum tree spit out fragrant red buds again, as if telling the cycle of history.


    The drill before the military parade began. Seeing the troops coming from all over the world, Schlieffen was not happy at all.


    Regardless of whether it is an officer regiment or an ordinary soldier, there is no essential difference when walking in the phalanx.


    Although the Prussian army is elite, the teams participating in the military parade are not sloppy. It is impossible to stand out on the shoulders of others.


    "Unconventional", that is completely thinking too much. All the military parades are set up in advance, and the troops participating in the review only need to implement them according to the plan.


    "Military orders are like mountains" is not a joke. If you make your own way and play new tricks, no matter what the result is, the military court must go to court.


    Schlieffen wanted to attract the emperor''s eyes without falsehood, but was not ready to achieve it through death. If you really mess up the National Day parade, not only will you be finished, or the troop designation will be cancelled.


    Regardless of how brilliant the Prussian army used to be, but in the current defense system of the Holy Roman Empire, they are only an insignificant member.


    There are not many of them, and not many without them. The Holy Roman Empire, with a population of 130 million, has established an absolute advantage on the European continent.


    If it''s just that there is no way to attract the emperor''s attention, that''s all. After all, the odds of this kind of thing are inherently low, and they have a backup plan.


    What made Schlieffen more sad was that among the many troops that arrived in Vienna, they became the most shabby existence. If this is considered attention, then they really succeeded.


    The troops of other states came in armored vehicles, which looked very imposing, while the Prussian troops came on horseback.


    Although the cavalry has not withdrawn from the stage of history, the torrent of steel has become the main line of future development. Especially the countries that have personally experienced the anti-French war have firmed up their determination to develop armored tanks.


    Chasing hot spots is human instinct. Regardless of whether it is a big country or a small country, anyone who keeps the army has made a bunch of new toys for themselves to support their appearance.


    If it is not forbidden by the traffic control department, it is estimated that some people will come in airplanes and tanks.


    Anyway, the number of people participating in the military parade in each country is not large, ranging from a few to a hundred, and all means of transportation are the same.


    That being the case, of course how the scenery came. After all, everyone wants face, and in front of the people of the whole country, there is nothing to be ashamed of.


    You must know that the movie has been born, as the first military parade of the Holy Roman Empire, it is definitely necessary to preserve the image data. Once recorded, it is an eternal stain.


    It turns out that this is completely overthinking.


    For aircraft, artillery, tanks and armor, the Central Army will be responsible for the performance. The state troops participating in the review are all infantry phalanxes.


    This result can only give Schlifen a little bit of comfort, but more bitterness. Seeing being surpassed one by one, not as good as my neighbors in the past, no feeling will be wonderful.


    ...


    The military parade of the Holy Roman Empire not only affected the hearts of the domestic people, but also attracted the attention of the world.


    As a newly emerging overlord, every move of the Vienna government must be "political interpretation" from the outside world. Even if there is no purpose, it will be interpreted by others.


    The most concerned about all of this is naturally the Spanish Foreign Minister Junol, who has just arrived in Vienna and wants to obtain diplomatic support and policy loans.


    ...


    In the Vienna Embassy District, there is a row of buildings with distinct levels and scattered heights, full of sunshine and vitality.


    Almost everyone here will stop and admire this artistic Spanish-style building.


    Perhaps this is the last stubbornness of the old-school empire. Although Spain has declined, its investment in diplomacy has never been shabby, at least in the embassy in Vienna.


    "Earl Brad, you have been in Vienna for twenty years. If you say that Spain knows the Holy Roman Empire best, it is definitely you.


    The Vienna government is holding a military parade at this time. Do you think they are really just to demonstrate to the British? "


    Junior couldn''t help but think about it, not to mention that the Vienna government rarely does things, but once they do, they are all shocking.


    As far as the "military parade" is concerned, it means big or small, not small. If left before, Junior would not be so concerned.


    Now it''s different. The European War has been over for more than three years, and the economic crisis is now over. The Holy Roman Empire, which has initially completed the integration of the German states, has come out of a period of weakness.


    A two-headed eagle that has a good body will always go out hunting. No matter how you change, the eagle is still the eagle, and it is impossible to change to vegetarianism.


    Looking at the world today, the only one with the strength to compete with the Holy Roman Empire is Britain, and the Russians are at most half of them.


    On the surface, relations between Britain and Austria have indeed been tense in recent years. The Vienna government parade to the British demonstrated nothing wrong.


    It''s just that Junior doesn''t think things will be that simple. After all, the advantage of the Holy Roman Empire is on land, while the advantage of the British is on the sea.


    No matter how powerful the Shinra Army was, the British with strait protection could not feel the real pressure.


    Unless the location of the military parade is changed to the sea, and dozens of battleships are concentrated for a performance, it is estimated that it will still cause the British to have a headache for a few days.


    Minister Brad smiled slightly, put down the coffee in his hand, and replied: "The purpose of the Vienna government is naturally not just to demonstrate to the British.


    If you want to find it hard for the British, you might as well directly increase the navy''s budget and build a few more warships.


    Your Minister, don¡¯t forget that besides the British, there is also a polar bear on the European continent. Although this bear is hibernating now, no one can ignore their existence.


    Especially they just changed the czar, and the newly succeeded Czar Nicholas II, recently started tossing in the country.


    Based on past experience, I personally judge that in this National Day military parade, it was Franz the Great who was beating the Russians again.


    This is almost an endless loop. For every ambitious tsar who succeeds to the throne, Russian-Austrian relations will be tense for a period of time. After hitting a wall, relations between the two countries will soon return to normal.


    Of course, the intention to demonstrate to countries around the world is not ruled out. After all, they are the overlords now, and they have to do something. "


    In recent decades, no European politicians have had a headache when it comes to the "Russian-Austrian Alliance". It can be said that this alliance directly determines the direction of the European situation.


    However, in this seemingly unbreakable alliance, the internal relations are far less harmonious than those seen by the outside world.


    Around the struggle for the dominance of the alliance, the secret struggle between Russia and Austria has not stopped. It was only in recent years that Austria gradually gained the dominance of the alliance by virtue of its economic advantages, and the struggle gradually eased.


    However, how could the tsarist government be willing to be a kid? Since Alexander II, almost every czar has made efforts to get rid of Austrian influence.


    It is a pity that the tsarist government is too poor. Every time their economy has just improved, a new war will follow.


    The end result is that after each war, the Russian Empire''s dependence on Austria increased by one point.


    From the initial economy, to the military, then to the industrial system, and now to culture and art, the relationship between the two countries is too close.


    The economic crisis that broke out not long ago is an example. The economy of the Holy Roman Empire has problems, and the Russian Empire has no room to struggle, so it is directly dragged down.


    Whether you want to admit it or not, the interests of the ruling class of the tsarist government are tied to Austria.


    If they are unlucky, Austria may only be in short-term pains; but if something goes wrong in Austria, their money bag will be ruined.


    If this is not the case, the Tsarist government will not be easily fooled into the anti-French war, let alone sit by and watch the Holy Roman Empire resurrect.


    At this stage of development, it is no longer possible for someone to object to it. Any behavior that undermines the relationship between the two countries is to stir the cheese of the bureaucratic aristocracy.


    If it turns out, the Vienna government will release African agricultural products into the market and liberalize restrictions on the development of mineral resources. The agriculture and mining industries of the Russian Empire will soon be over.


    It is not only the bureaucratic aristocracy who refused to agree, but the compradors and national capitalists below also did not agree. While buying, buying and buying, the lifeblood of Russian industry and commerce will inevitably be handed over to Russia.


    All the vested interests opposed it. It was just that the czar wanted to change, and the final outcome would be known without thinking.


    This conclusion was not made by Envoy Brad''s guesswork out of thin air, but was obtained by Britain and France with decades of experience and lessons.


    In order to split the Russian-Austrian alliance, the French worked hard for more than 30 years, and the British worked hard for 40 years. Numerous international relations experts and scholars have painstakingly studied and finally reached this conclusion.


    The easiest and only way to destroy the relations between the two countries is to wipe out all the former vested interests after a political earthquake occurs in the tsarist government.


    Moreover, the new ruling class must also be combative. Not only must we be able to withstand the enemy¡¯s sugar-coated shells, but we must also be prepared to endure hardships and stand hard work for a long time to suppress domestic bankrupt workers and peasants at any time.


    "Yep!"


    As long as it is not aimed at Spain and the bad things between Russia and Austria, Junol has no intention of blending.


    "As long as it doesn''t involve us, then watch the excitement. By the way, how did you talk to the bankers in Vienna about borrowing?"


    Junior hasn''t forgotten his purpose of coming to Vienna, as long as he can borrow money, everything else is just a side effect.


    When it comes to borrowing money, the smile on Minister Brad suddenly disappeared. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Your Excellency, you know. That group of vampires are the masters who eat people without spitting out bones.


    Not only are loan interest high, but they also require collateral, which is not collateral in the general sense.


    They want us to use the distribution rights of the game tower as collateral. "


    Minister Brad was also helpless. Given the financial situation of the Spanish government, it is impossible for ordinary commercial banks to lend. If you want to get a loan, you can only go to those unusual speculative banks or small financial loan companies.


    Interests are most likely to cause people to get lost. Looking at overseas bankers one by one, they are deeply involved in politics. Some people even directly control the currency issuance rights of a country. There are also people in the Shinra financial industry who can''t sit still.


    There were even people who paid attention to the distribution rights of Aegis, but these guys were unlucky, ran into a strong government, and soon saw God.


    Big meat can''t be eaten, and smaller meat is equally tempting. Spain sent it to the door at this time, and financial speculators couldn''t help it.


    After a long silence, Junior said slowly: "They have a big appetite, aren''t they afraid of being choked to death?


    Who gave them the confidence to eat us? Could it be..."


    Before Junior could finish speaking, Minister Brad interrupted: "It''s not the Vienna government, I''m sure of this.


    They did not move the rights of issuing money to the Italian states, and they did not take advantage of the recent economic crisis.


    The Aegis is already the world currency, and the match tower is also linked to the Aegis. Our currency issuance rights are not important to them.


    As for the origin of this vampire, in fact, we are all familiar with it. Except for those **** Jewish ghosts, there is no such greedy person in the whole world..."


    Hold the courageous to death, starve the cowardly. In this regard, Jewish capital is the most prominent.


    Despite the heavy losses in the previous anti-corruption campaign, after a period of recovery, Jewish capital once again appeared in the financial world.


    It''s just that this time the identity is no longer a mainstream banker, but a small financial loan company that makes a mistake, or a speculative bank.


    There is no way, except to make quick money outside the door, ordinary business models are simply impossible to make a comeback so quickly.


    Different from the unscrupulous in the past, the Jewish financiers have recovered a lot after experiencing social beatings.


    After realizing that Shenluo is not suitable for their development, these people are also considering Guitu Sanku. It was exactly this time that Spain delivered it to the door, and only then did the following story come out.


    After calming down, Junior soon realized something was wrong. There is no one to support the idea of ??publishing rights to the game tower. This is no longer the usual boldness.


    "No, there must be a problem behind this. Jewish capital is not strong in Austria. With their power alone, it is impossible to mobilize so much cash in a short period of time.


    What''s more, our situation is not good. No other commercial banks dare to make loans. Why do they dare to borrow?


    It is necessary to find out who is supporting it. Otherwise, I would rather make a deal with the Vienna government than deal with their gang of vampires. "


    Although he does not know who is calculating, there is one thing Junior knows, that is, Jewish capital is not capable of fighting against a country.


    Even if the contract is signed, if the Spanish government breaks the contract, they will have nothing to do.

 Chapter 1027： Trading on the pole-not doing

    Now that the war has started, it is not possible to stop if you want to stop. Especially on the precarious island of Cuba, if you don¡¯t send reinforcements quickly, it might change hands.


    The wealth of the Spanish government was almost exhausted in the previous wars. The funds raised from domestic sources are very limited and cannot be sustained for long.


    Without time to wait for the results of the investigation, Junior first approached the Vienna government. Obviously, Junior is still very afraid of bankers wandering around the edge.


    There is no other reason, but lessons have been learned. Signing a loan contract does not mean that you will be able to get a loan.


    Seventy million Aegis is not a small number. There are only three countries in the world with annual revenues of more than 70 million Aegis, or four.


    It''s just that the fourth company was too corrupt. It was clear that the actual income had exceeded 70 million Aegis, but it was far from falling into the hands of the central government.


    For such a huge loan, there will never be more than ten banks in the world capable of accepting this loan, and there may even be fewer than five banks.


    Generally speaking, this kind of high-risk large-amount international loans are jointly issued by multiple banks to form a group of banks.


    The mainstream commercial banks are so strenuous. How many loan sharks who have been excluded from the marginal zone can spend so much money?


    If the contract is signed, time is wasted, and the deception is discovered when the loan is finally released, it will be a big trouble.


    This routine has been performed more than once on the European continent, and it has been personally experienced in Spanish history.


    Of course, pitted and pitted people are always mutual. Although the Spanish government has been cheated by financiers, they have often cheated back.


    Bankruptcy, recklessness, anti-Semitism, a series of supporting operations, that is too familiar. It is precisely because the routines are familiar to everyone that Junior is more suspicious.


    ...


    "I''m very sorry, we are not interested in the Moroccan region. The Empire has enough colonies, and we have no plans to continue to expand."


    While talking, Wesenberg picked up the coffee, took a light breath, and slowly savored it.


    Pole business is not good business. With its unique geographical location and fertile land, Morocco has always been watched by European powers.


    Although Spain was the first to colonize Morocco, the European powers came together before they swallowed the Moroccan region.


    Twenty years ago, there was also a battle for the four countries of Britain, Austria, France, and Morocco.


    After a series of struggles, Austria took the lead to give up and expand to East Africa; then the British were squeezed out again, leaving the two countries with geographical advantages.


    Under normal circumstances, Spain certainly cannot compete with France. It''s just that Napoleon III focused its expansion strategy on the Italian region at that time, and in the end the French division into Morocco was formed.


    Although the Kingdom of Morocco has fallen, it still has a certain degree of strength. Coupled with the mutual containment of France and Spain, this small African country has been magically preserved.


    Immediately after the end of the European War, Morocco was divided into the Kingdom of Spain. It''s just that the Spaniards are too busy and have never had time to swallow this piece of meat.


    This procrastination went wrong. The expansion of France and Spain in Morocco is not only an economic market, but also an influx of immigrants.


    Before the outbreak of the European War, French and Spanish colonists had seized millions of hectares of land in Morocco and opened thousands of farms and plantations.


    Originally, the Moroccan government could not provoke France and Spain and could only swallow its anger. But with the defeat of France, the situation changed.


    The insightful Moroccans, who were unwilling to fall into a colony, began to try to expel the French colonists. The French colonists who had no country to back up soon suffered the most cruel social beatings.


    The victory of the anti-French movement directly prompted the awakening of nationalism in Morocco. Although it was just a budding and the Sudanese government is still weak, the Spaniards are still in trouble.


    Since the Spanish invasion of Morocco in 1860, the two countries have forged a blood feud. From 1884 to 1885, after Spain occupied the Rio de Oro port, it aroused the resistance of various tribes in Morocco.


    With the accumulation of contradictions, Spain again fought wars with the northern Moroccan tribes in 1891 and 1893.


    Victory does not mean the end of the matter, but the accumulation of hatred. As news of the Cuban rebellion spread, the Moroccan region became unstable again.


    Now only a little spark is needed to detonate. The Spanish government, struggling with life, has no ability to open the third battlefield.


    Yes, the Spaniards now suspect that the Vienna government is behind the scenes, or one of them.


    A well-known Englishman is enough for them to bear it, and another Shinra who stabbed a knife in the back will really be impossible.


    In this context, the Spanish government, which was rushing to the hospital, directly used the Moroccan region as a bargaining chip to prepare a deal with the Vienna government.


    Such an obvious operation can''t be hidden from Wesenberg. It''s depressing enough to carry someone else''s scapegoat, and to be Pan Xia again, it is simply invincible.


    The Holy Roman Empire has long passed the era of starvation. Now that Morocco, which has accepted the Spaniards, spread it out, wouldn¡¯t it really be a robbery?


    If it is Spain-occupied Morocco, the problem is that the Spanish government has only one name. Even if the deal was concluded, Shinra had to do it himself in the end.


    Rather than spend money to buy it, it is better not to take the mess from the beginning and wait for Spain to lose Morocco before taking action.


    With this answer, Junior is not surprised, and it is only a problem if he agrees. The negotiation just started, and the intent to win is revealed. How can you keep the price down?


    As for the Vienna government is not interested in Morocco, no one will believe it if they just grab a question on the street.


    "Shinra''s Africa" ??is not groundless. Regarding the plan of Shinra to monopolize the African continent, there are N versions widely circulated.


    Even if the Vienna government is not interested, the aristocratic lords in Africa will find ways to promote the implementation.


    Now that no action has been taken, it is nothing more than that everyone is busy building their own territories and can''t take care of expanding their territories for a while.


    After ten or eight years, when everyone''s territory construction is initially completed, someone will take action.


    Whether the colonies of other countries can be defended or not, Junior does not know, anyway, Spain will definitely not be able to defend Morocco.


    There is no need for the Vienna government to send troops, and the surrounding noble lords can gather tens of thousands of people.


    Not too many similar things have happened. After all, the territory of the Holy Roman Empire in Africa was broken out bit by bit.


    Except that the Vienna government sent troops to fight when the colonization started, the subsequent battles were basically organized spontaneously by the people below.


    "Fighting" is simple to say, but if you do it, it will be fatal. The Anti-French War, the Philippine War, and the current Cuban War of Peace, which war did not make Spain vomit blood?


    Since the future is destined to be unsustainable, it is better to take the opportunity to sell it at a good price and save the richest colony first.


    At least the Spanish government can be sure that the Holy Roman Empire will not spy on Cuba, let alone attack the Philippines.


    According to past experience, as long as the core interests are not involved, the Vienna government has always been scornful and will not reach out to the younger brother''s sphere of influence.


    "Your Excellency, there is no shortage of colonies in your country. We naturally know that. To tell you the truth, we are also forced to sell Morocco this time.


    In successive wars, the Kingdom of Spain has exhausted its vitality. Now I have to reluctantly cut meat and sell Morocco to raise funds to make up for the financial difficulties.


    Taking into account our traditional friendship with your country, so the first time you think of your country. If this deal can be concluded, I believe it will be a win-win situation for our two countries. "


    Wesenberg nodded, but remained unmoved. It means he understands.


    It is nothing more than the Holy Roman Empire. Morocco is about to be sold to the British. Anyway, Spain is now unable to participate in the disputes in Africa, and does not plan to join in the excitement.


    Between countries, interests have always come first. Regardless of the fact that Britain and Spain are now in a stalemate over the Cuban issue, as long as Spain makes a compromise, they can immediately become good-neighborly and friendly again.


    "Your Excellency, I understand. The main purpose of your country''s sale of Morocco is to raise funds.


    If other methods can be used to raise sufficient funds, it does not matter whether or not to sell Morocco.


    In fact, we can still help with your country¡¯s lack of funds. The Holy Roman Empire has the most advanced financial system. As long as your country¡¯s funding gap is not too large, we can help resolve it. "


    Although he does not support the strategy of dominating Africa, Wesenberg is not opposed to expanding the territory of the empire. If Morocco is calm, he is naturally willing to pay for it.


    Anyway, they are all colonies. As long as the bid is high enough, it cannot be regarded as a robbery. After all, territorial transactions are nothing new in the European world.


    It is a pity that the situation in Morocco is already very tense, and there may be another war. It would be wrong to spend this money again.


    As for whether the Spanish government will sell Morocco to others, Wesenberg did not consider it the same thing from beginning to end.


    The British are not fools, spending huge sums of money to buy nominal sovereignty just to increase the border with the Holy Roman Empire?


    Think about it and you know it''s impossible. Taking the Moroccan region now is not only wealth, but also a heavy burden for the British government.


    The Cape of Good Hope in South Africa and the British Ethiopia in East Africa are all ready-made examples. In order to maintain local stability, the British government had to station heavy troops.


    Although the governments of the two countries are restraining and suppressing conflicts as much as possible, it is inevitable that there will always be people below who are mad.


    Especially after the Holy Roman Empire became the new overlord, the surrounding noble lords became restless. Although real swords and guns did not happen, planning indigenous rebellions did happen from time to time.


    You must know that in the Austrian period, there was also a local indigenous colonial army, and now you can''t even see the shadow.


    It is said that because the colonial government paid too low a salary, these people became deserters and fled to Ethiopia.


    What was going on, because a fire destroyed the archives. Anyway, the end result was that hundreds of thousands of colonial troops dragged their families and took the lead in British Ethiopia.


    There is no way. At that time, the British ruled Ethiopia in name only. Only a few thousand lobster soldiers can manage millions of square kilometers of land, no matter how hard they work.


    What''s more, the people who migrated were natives, who didn''t pay much attention to them at first, and it was understandable that they became a little slower when they reacted later.


    Don''t have to say, let''s play if you react! Great powers always like to make sense with their fists.


    Unfortunately, although the Lobster Soldiers can defeat these uninvited guests, there is no way to eliminate these guys.


    In order to solve these problems, the British government has increased its troops many times, but the enemy is fighting more and more. The African natives look alike, and they have enlarged without being careful.


    After weighing the pros and cons, the British found that it was useless to kill the jungle by themselves. There were too few people and too much land to manage.


    What worries the British even more is that their territory has shrunk in a series of wars. Unknowingly, the position of the original boundary marker has moved.


    In the end, the London government came forward to communicate with the Vienna government to solve the problem. Although the Vienna government promised not to expand into the territory of the British, there is no way to retreat the occupied land.


    After suffering a loss, the British government can only bite the bullet and increase its troops. In order to prevent the boundary marker from running away again, the border can only be guarded by garrisons.


    Affected by this increase in troops, military expenditures in the colonies have increased so much that until now, British Africa is losing money.


    For strategic needs, the British government gritted its teeth and endured it. If you spend a lot of money to buy the Moroccan region, it is really a hole in your head.


    Without competitors, we can''t run away in Morocco, so Wesenberg is not in a hurry. The Vienna government is still busy at the moment, and it won¡¯t be too late to do something when it¡¯s free.


    Anyway, the Spanish government is poor enough to not be able to repay the debt sooner or later, and it will always have to come up with something to repay the debt.


    Compared to Cuba and the Philippines, which are able to create a lot of wealth, all Moroccan regions in name only are obviously more likely to be abandoned.


    "Your Excellency Marquis, thank you very much. To tell you, in order to raise funds, we really tried our best.


    The Japanese were unwilling to fail and supported the rebels on the Philippine Islands, and the Philippine campaign continued; the British planned the Cuban independence movement and needed money everywhere.


    Spain¡¯s wealth is limited and can only solve part of the funds. At present, we still have a funding gap of 70 million Aegis.


    ..."


    Although he didn''t know what Wesenberg was calculating, Junior''s goal was achieved if he could get the loan.


    The most important thing now is to cry and sell in order to win sympathy. Anyway, apart from the colonies, Spain has nothing to watch.


    Based on past experience, the Vienna government is quite disciplined in this regard. Although there are also political conditions attached, they do not lend money to usury.


    "Seventy million Aegis", after hearing this number, Wesenberg frowned slightly.


    Don''t look at the loans issued by the Vienna government as high as 1 billion Aegis, but they were all done in batches. Apart from the Russians, no one borrowed so much money from here at once.


    Especially for Spain, where the ability to repay loans is obviously problematic, it is even more necessary to weigh the pros and cons.

 Chapter 1028： Abnormal commercial loan

    Every huge loan cannot be finalized in a few words. In addition to the exchange of political interests, it was accompanied by a series of risk assessments and detailed negotiations.


    Commercial loans are not the same as pure policy loans.


    Pure policy loans are fully covered by the government, and banks only lend money on their behalf, without considering risks and benefits. Commercial loans are different. Even if the government provides guarantees, they are limited to the principal part.


    Regarding the specific benefits and risks, commercial banks still have to send their own personnel to make assessments. In theory, as long as the bank believes that the risks outweigh the benefits, the loan will fall through.


    From this perspective, even if the Vienna government agrees to grant this loan, it is still unknown whether the Spanish government will finally get the loan.


    Of course, things are not non-negotiable. Capital pursues profit, as long as the return is high enough, risk is no longer a problem.


    He was not able to get the full support of the Vienna government, and he had to bargain with the bankers, so Junol was naturally very disappointed.


    Based on his previous experience with bankers, Junior knew that this time it would be impossible to not bleed. Thinking of Spain¡¯s current financial situation, Junior is in a bad shape.


    "It''s hard to borrow money, and it''s even harder to pay back!"


    If nothing else, after the loan is obtained, the Kingdom of Spain will surpass the Confederate States of America and become the world''s third largest debtor country after the United States of America.


    The Russians are naturally ahead of them. Being able to owe huge debts these years is also a kind of ability, except for the tsarist government who is it?


    Although the Vienna government also carried huge debts, the Holy Roman Empire was still a creditor.


    Just like a company, it owes the upstream raw material suppliers the payment, and the downstream dealers'' accounts receivable have not been collected.


    Payments must be included in costs, and accounts receivable must be included in profits. Profit exceeds cost is profit, otherwise it is loss.


    Although the Vienna government owes a lot of money to others, there are more people who can''t stand to owe them money. After a comprehensive calculation, the debt is still greater than the debt.


    Just look at the debts of the tsarist government next door, and most of them are borrowed from here. In addition, there are a bunch of younger brothers who are also big accounts receivable.


    There is no way, banks also need to assess risks.


    Like European countries that have declared bankruptcy, no commercial bank dared to lend them money at all, and no guarantee would work.


    Debt collection also takes time, with a default rate of almost 100%, and no one is willing to do it!


    In the end, only a compromise can be adopted. The bank lends money to the Vienna government, and the Vienna government lends money to them.


    As a result, the Vienna government, which has continuously reduced its debt holdings, has not only not reduced its own debt, but has increased a lot.


    Originally, Junior also wanted to obtain this special loan. After all, the Vienna government has taken over the risk, and the loan interest given by the bank is usually very low.


    It''s a pity that this is a good thing to think about. How could the Vienna government act as a take advantage if it did not come up with enough benefits in exchange?


    Besides, Spain is not unable to provide collateral. Compared with the poor and white boys, the Spanish government is relatively wealthy.


    Whether it is the right to issue money, colonies, tariffs, or even territories, they can all be mortgaged.


    The fact that the Vienna government is not interested does not mean that no one is interested. In the eyes of many people, these are high-quality assets. As long as it is sold to the right customers, it will be full of rewards.


    "Oil pressing" is still suitable for professionals. In this regard, bankers are definitely the most professional, not one of them.


    As for the risk of default, how can people who want to make a fortune do not take risks? As long as the Vienna government is willing to guarantee, the risk will be within control.


    ...


    "Have you checked it out?"


    Junior asked.


    Although he reached a preliminary agreement with the Vienna government on the issue of borrowing, he still did not abandon the line of Jewish capital.


    "Money" is never too much. If possible, Junior still wants to get as many loans as possible.


    After all, war is full of uncertainty, and no one can be sure of the final cost until the last moment.


    If it were not really impossible, the War Department would not have proposed to recruit "French mercenaries" for combat. The military has no confidence in their own soldiers, and Junior is even less confident.


    Just look at the Philippine war. Spain''s most elite troops also have absolute firepower advantages, and even a group of Japanese natives can''t handle it.


    Although the Spanish army has an advantage in the exchange ratio, the performance of the French mercenaries after the comparison is that they can compare goods.


    In fact, the problem of insufficient combat effectiveness of the Spanish government forces was exposed at a more important time. If you look deeply, you can go all the way back to the last century, or the last century.


    It''s just that the problem is more serious now. Everyone knows that the Spanish Army must carry out reforms, but now is the time of war, and the Spanish government does not know how to proceed.


    Since our own army is not strong, it can only be made up for by "krypton gold". Not ready for some money, Junior is really worried about the lack of funds again.


    Minister Brad: "The time was too hasty, we just found out their identities on the surface. Whether they are secretly colluding with other forces is still uncertain.


    You may not believe it. The story of these guys is a legendary novel.


    If you want to name it, I think it could be called "Struggle of Jewish Capitalists" or "Resilience of Jewish Capitalists".


    According to the information we have found, these guys have a glorious family history in their predecessors, and their parents once dominated the largest financial consortium in Germany.


    It was just because he was too greedy and wanted to extend his tentacles to politics, he secretly supported the Revolutionary Party during the Vienna Rebellion in 1848.


    Afterwards, these financial consortia were liquidated by the Vienna government. However, these people reacted fast enough to see that the momentum was wrong and immediately ran away.


    People ran away from the foundation but disappeared. Either destroyed by the rebels, or confiscated by the Vienna government. In short, after 1848, the power of Jewish capital in Austria was hit hard.


    After the storm, the lucky ones who escaped, with the capital transferred in advance, made a comeback again.


    It''s just that they were unlucky this time and just caught up with the anti-corruption case of the Vienna government. The Jewish capitalists involved in the case were given priority care by the Vienna government. Hundreds of people were put on the gallows and thousands were exiled overseas.


    After the incident, the power of Jewish capital in the Austrian financial sector was basically wiped out and declined.


    Although the Jewish consortium was destroyed, there were always a few fish that slipped through the net. The people who are in contact with us right now are the offspring of the fish that once slipped through the net. Now they are pushed to the bright side and become the talkers.


    At present, it is only found to be related to the Jewish capital in the German region. Originally, the connection between them and Austrian Jewish capital was very close, and the practice of the Vienna government also harmed their interests.


    Driven by interests, these people have always been the most opposed to rebuilding Shinra. It''s just that the back of the arm can''t be stretched out of the thigh, and he can only accept reality.


    After the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, in order to avoid being liquidated, these Jewish capitals also converged a lot.


    On the one hand, reduce the sense of existence as much as possible; on the other hand, strengthen the establishment of contacts and strive to make friends with the powerful.


    I just don''t know why, I suddenly came to us. "


    Knowing that the Vienna government has strict financial controls, it is not suitable for capital speculation. Jewish capital still did not run away, but stayed in the Holy Roman Empire, which has been able to explain many problems.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the outside world, Jewish capital is one family. In fact, the competition between Jewish capital is equally fierce.


    "Today you cheated me, tomorrow I will cheat you" is the normal state of capital operation.


    The so-called compatriots only exist among ordinary people. The capital of the world is the same, and the essence is ---only for profit.


    The market is not unlimited, and no one welcomes competitors to join. It is easy to leave the Holy Roman Empire, but changing places does not mean you will have a good life.


    The anti-Semitism movement is not a joke. The unrelated foreigners are the fat sheep delivered to the door. Use the fat sheep to test the wolf''s will, that is simply...


    In contrast, the situation in the Holy Roman Empire is fairly good. Although the government regulates more broadly, the Vienna government abides by the rules!


    Within the scope of the rules, although it is difficult to obtain huge profits, it is safe to win. No need to worry about being cracked when you wake up.


    For ordinary Jewish people, the impact is even smaller. In addition to strict education control, there is no Jewish school, only to study in public schools, a stable social environment is already their favorite.


    However, these small flaws are not uncompromising compared with the life of the displaced. After all, ordinary Jewish people who are busy for three meals a day have no time to take care of that much.


    In this context, although many Jewish immigrants have poured into the Holy Roman Empire in recent years, the concept of the Jewish nation has gradually been diluted.


    The national integration is in the interests of ordinary people, but it hurts the interests of Jewish capital.


    Without these ordinary people as cover, they are the bright lights in the dark, and they are the brightest cubs wherever they go.


    Out of helplessness, many Jewish capitals in Austria do not consider themselves Jews and have played lurking.


    As a result, the Jewish capital of Austria has indeed declined, and now it is dependent on the Jewish consortium of North Germany to survive.


    Not much content was found, but the bright side made Bru?ol a headache.


    Politics is cruel. Based on past experience, Junior knows that the simpler the background, the greater the problem behind it.


    Several Jewish capitalists who have been severely beaten by society, if no one supports them, why dare to accept such high-risk loans?


    "If we agree to their terms, when will we be able to release the loan soonest?"


    I don''t know who is behind it, it doesn''t matter, real money can''t deceive anyone anyway. As long as he can get the loan, Junior doesn''t care who is behind the scenes.


    "Calculation" must also be built on the basis of strength. If it is just a few powerful and powerful people, Junior does not mind letting them know what social cruelty is.


    Minister Brad: "These people promised to start lending money within one month after signing the contract and releasing it to the public.


    They also put forward conditions to send someone to monitor the use of funds. In order to ensure that funds are not misappropriated, they release funds once a week.


    The first batch of loans is 1 million Aegis, and then according to the actual situation, the weekly loan amount is determined. "


    "something wrong!"


    This was Junior''s first reaction. Although it is an international practice to lend in batches, it seems too frequent to lend once a week.


    After wandering for a few steps indoors, Junior slowly said: "Promise them, but the first loan amount cannot be a million Aegis.


    According to international practice, the first batch of loans should not be less than 10% of the total loan amount. And the loan time cannot be a month, it must be within a week. "


    ...

 Chapter 1029： Fraud of the Century

    With the continuous development of the economy, around the Vienna Stock Exchange Center, a unique financial street has gradually formed.


    Here gathers one-third of the banks of the Holy Roman Empire, 45% of the securities companies, and other financial companies.


    It can be said that all financial companies with a little strength have set up their bases here. The strong one owns a building.


    Of course, there are few who have strength anywhere. It is not possible for ordinary enterprises to own an office building in the financial world, even if it is leased.


    It''s not just a question of money. There are so many rich people here, everyone knows each other''s details, and pretending to be a fool becomes a fool.


    With a sense of anxiety, Abbernell quickly stepped into the Newfoundland Building and rushed to the Appel Commercial Bank where he worked.


    As an old-school commercial bank in the German region, Appel Commercial Bank has not only failed to keep up with the tide of development due to poor management, but has gone from bad to worse under the impact of competitors.


    Especially in the stock market crash a year ago, Appel Commercial Bank had a large number of bad debts on its books due to a mistake in judgment.


    Appel Commercial Bank, on the verge of bankruptcy, changed hands quietly and without interest. As a new employee after the bank changed hands, Abba Bernel, who has just entered the society, has been "respected" by his boss from the beginning.


    It''s just that now Ababanell doesn''t want this kind of "respect." Providing loans to the Spanish government is stimulating when you think about it.


    It''s not that Ababanel is arrogant, but Appel Commercial Bank is limited. "Seventy million" Aegis'' loan can make up less than half of Appel Commercial Bank.


    It is obviously impossible to drain the funds, and the supervisory department of the Vienna government is not an idiot. This kind of stupid behavior that may trigger a run crisis will definitely attract interference.


    He personally explained the risks to his boss, not only did not play a role, but the arduous task fell on Abbernell.


    According to the boss: "Stop the courageous and starve the cowardly." If the family can''t take it, find someone to work together.


    Originally, Abba Bernel thought that to find someone to join forces was to find a few colleagues to form a bank group. If this is the case, although the risk is a little bit bigger, it is not impossible to have multiple banks share it.


    Soon Abbabernell discovered that this was not the case. The Appel Commercial Bank did not appear in the bank group that issued loans to West, but the loan still exists.


    This means that the 70 million Aegis commercial loan they are now undertaking is not the same loan agreed upon by the Vienna government and the Spanish.


    High-risk international loans, no government intervention, no strong mainstream banks to participate, Abbernell very much suspects that this is a joke.


    The reality told him that it was true. This loan does exist, and it is not a well-known big bank that has joined forces with Appel Commercial Bank, but rather small loan companies that have never heard of it.


    Can these shameless guys come up with so much money? Abbernell was very suspicious that his boss was cheated.


    ...


    "Abbernell, have you signed the contract with the Spaniard?"


    As soon as he entered the door, before he had time to catch his breath, Abba Bernel greeted his boss'' question.


    Such an important commercial loan was handed over to a newcomer like him, and he was drunk thinking about it.


    According to the bank''s internal staff, Abba Bernel is the illegitimate son of the current president and boss. Otherwise, this kind of lucrative business would not be his turn at all.


    If it weren''t for the big difference in appearance, plus the confirmation that he was biological, Ababanell would have a kind of suspicion.


    "Not yet, Mr. Adler. The Spaniards put forward new conditions. They require that after the contract is signed, the loan amount cannot be less than 10% in the first week.


    This is a big deal, I dare not call the shots without authorization. We just agreed with the Spaniards to negotiate on this issue again tomorrow afternoon. "


    Doubts turn to doubts, Abba Bernell still respects his Bole very much. Even if he suspected that the loan might have been approved by Adler''s mind, Ababanell did not insist on opposing it.


    Perhaps there are still unseen interests in it. For playing finance, it has never been possible without dealing with various forces. Sometimes it is completely normal to make a few loss-making transactions for secret benefits.


    Adler frowned slightly, and soon stretched out: "Well, good job. This kind of thing is really not suitable for you to decide.


    Tell the Spaniard that the loan time is too tight within a week. This kind of huge loan has never been so fast.


    In order to reduce risks, we must prevent the Spanish government from misusing loans, and supervision is inevitable.


    The bottom line is that the first batch of loans cannot exceed 3 million Aegis, and the weekly loan limit does not exceed 500,000 Aegis.


    You can take care of the rest and try to fight for the bank''s interests. "


    Obviously, Adler''s heart is not so calm on the surface. Especially after hearing the request of the Spaniards, the heartbeat accelerated after the first week of lending one-tenth.


    It''s just that Adler concealed it too well, and Abba Bernel had too much respect for him and didn''t find out in time.


    "Mr. Adler, the Spaniard has reached an agreement with the government and obtained a commercial loan of 70 million Aegis. Now we are..."


    Before Ababanel could finish speaking, Adler interrupted: "Ababanel, you are still too young.


    Although the Philippine War is over, there are still hundreds of thousands of rebels on the island, waiting for the Spanish to wipe out; now the Cuban rebellion has broken out again, and there may be changes in Morocco.


    So many problems have gathered together, obviously the result of the intervention of international forces. I don¡¯t know if Spain can win the war, but I¡¯m sure that 70 million Aegis will not be enough.


    If it is not really short of money, the Spanish government will not borrow from us. Although the risk is greater, the rewards are also substantial!


    What''s more, we are more of a lead. It is the small loan companies that really want to pay. Even if there is a problem with the loan, our losses will be limited. "


    I feel there is a problem, but I don''t know where the problem is. Abbernell, confused, nodded habitually.


    After dismissing Abba Bernel, Adler sighed deeply and sighed secretly, "The heart is not old."


    At this time, he had to rejoice that he did not hand over the business to the old fried dough sticks in the bank. Anyone who just left school can find the problem. If it falls into the hands of the old fritters, maybe now he will have to go to the supervision department for coffee.


    Don''t doubt everyone''s enthusiasm for reporting. According to the regulations of the Vienna government, if you succeed in reporting serious violations of commercial loans, you will receive at least one-tenth of the total loan amount.


    Seven million Aegis is enough to drive anyone crazy. You know, Appel Commercial Bank is not worth seven million. How can one miss the opportunity to get rich once?


    Of course, Adler must also be prepared. Even if it is reported, the big deal is that if the loan is not made, it is not a problem to take yourself out.


    The loan violation is not fake, but the violation is not in Appel Commercial Bank, but in the small loan company behind it.


    It is obvious that there is no connection between the two parties. Even if there is a problem, Adler is only suspected and cannot be convicted. The bank is not a policeman and has no obligation to track down the source of investors¡¯ funds.


    Picked up the handset and dialed the phone. Adler said indifferently: "The Spaniards seem to have noticed something, you must speed up now.


    I will sign a contract with the Spaniard as soon as possible. If the momentum is not right, I will..."


    Before Adler could finish speaking, the other end of the phone interrupted: "Don''t worry, Adler. I''m not a fool. The law of the Vienna government does not stipulate that investment companies cannot raise funds overseas.


    Even if the supervisory authority finds out, it cannot convict us. You will not be involved in this matter. As long as the Spanish government does not breach the contract, the matter will not help.


    The Spaniard has just reached a loan of 70 million Aegis, plus our loan, no matter how much the Spanish government loves to spend, it will not go bankrupt for a while.


    As long as it is well controlled, every time the amount of loan is issued, even if the Spaniards discover our purpose, they will pretend not to know anything.


    Help us finish this ticket, Appel Commercial Bank is yours. Whether it''s making money and running away, or continuing to operate, that''s all your business.


    Seeking wealth and wealth, don''t you dare not take this risk? "


    ...


    At the end of the conversation, Rivera did not feel relaxed. For this big plan, he paid a big price.


    Not only did he take advantage of a lot of favors, he took advantage of all the relationships he could use, and he even bet on his own net worth.


    It''s not that Rivera wants to take a risk, it''s that the losses in the previous stock market crash were so great that they owed huge foreign debts.


    The capital market is cruel, and there are no friends in front of interests. If he can''t pay his debts, the first person to give him a sacrifice to heaven is a business friend.


    Rivera also tried to persuade the creditor. In fact, it cannot be regarded as persuasion. If you want to recover the debt, you must let Rivera get rich first.


    But bankruptcy is easy, but it is hard to get rich. The ways to get rich quickly are all written in the criminal law, and Rivera can only choose one of them to implement.


    After thinking about it again and again, Rivera decided to cheat. This is an ancestral skill, the most skilled and the most skilled trick.


    With the help of previous connections and creditors, Rivera quickly found a group of like-minded people.


    Not only established a leather bag investment company, a small loan company, but even acquired an Appel commercial bank that was on the verge of bankruptcy.


    Originally, Rivera was planning to find the Russians. After all, the Czarist government was corrupt enough, and by bribing a few officials to cooperate, the plan could be carried out perfectly.


    It''s a pity that the Russians are so famous that they can''t fool investors when they are used.


    As the economic crisis continued and small European countries continued to go bankrupt, Rivera was desperate for a time, and it was exactly at this time that the Spaniards emerged.


    I don''t have to say, I must catch it!


    According to the plan, first sign a contract with the Spanish government with good returns, and then take the contract to go out to fool investors.


    Sharing benefits, not afraid of the Spanish government¡¯s non-cooperation. Anyway, once a thunderstorm occurs, the lending financial company will go bankrupt and run away.


    No matter how high the loan interest is and how harsh the conditions are, anyway, the creditor has run away and naturally there is no need to repay it.


    ...


    Throughout April, the newspapers of the Vienna government were screened by two incidents. One is the National Day military parade, and the other is two "70 million" Aegis loans.


    The little-known Appel Commercial Bank is also an instant hit and has become a new star in the banking sector of the Holy Roman Empire.


    For commercial banks, being famous is a good thing, which means that more business will come to the door; it is also a troublesome thing, easily attracting the attention of regulatory authorities.


    However, Appel Commercial Bank and the Spanish government are cross-border loans, and the procedures are legal on the surface, but the interest is a little bit higher.


    This is the freedom of operation of commercial banks, and people are not afraid of risks themselves, so there is nothing to say.


    As long as the lending leverage ratio is within the scope of the country''s regulations, the bank''s cash flow is not tight and there is an obvious credit risk, the supervisory department will not intervene.


    Along with the famous banks, there are also investment companies. At this moment, the salespersons are holding the signed contract and holding investment seminars everywhere.


    As for the promise to Adler, only financing overseas and not doing things domestically, that is a joke.


    The promise of the liar, if you can believe it, the world will not be deceived.


    ...


    "The biggest opportunity to make a fortune of this century is here!"


    "Understandable applause."


    ...


    "Everyone will calculate an account together. According to the contract signed with the Spanish government, the handling fee is 12%. Then:


    7000*(1-12%)=61.6 million


    Calculated based on the 11.2% interest per year, and the principal and interest are repaid in 30 years, we can deduct the first batch of:


    67.48*12=877.24 million


    6160-877.24=52,827,600


    In other words, for a loan of 70 million, the actual amount we need to pay is 52,827,600, and the actual interest rate has reached 16.6%. "


    "Is that all?"


    "No, we can also formulate the direction of loan use. For example, the Spanish government cannot refuse to specify the products of certain domestic companies in the future, as long as they do not exceed the market price.


    This means that we still have an intermediary fee to earn, 10% for civilian materials and 30% for weapons and ammunition, isn''t it excessive? "


    "Comprehensive calculation is 20%, 5286.76*0.2 = 1,065,552, and the intermediary fee is 10.56 million if the fraction is rounded off."


    "Here, in fact, for the 70 million Aegis loan, we have paid back nearly 37, and the return on investment has risen to..."

 Chapter 1030： parade

    I have to admit, Rivera chose a good time. The Vienna government is busy holding a military parade, and a few more investment companies have not attracted everyone''s attention at all.


    It''s not that similar financing has never happened, but usually listed companies do it again. As long as there are no problems with the project, the approval will not be stuck.


    As a financial professional, Rivera happens to be an expert in it. The procedures are naturally there, but the sheep¡¯s head is sold and the dog meat is sold.


    Even the 70 million contract was carefully prepared. The purpose is to touch porcelain, the loan contract signed by Spain with domestic commercial banks.


    Although it has been reported in the Vienna newspapers, it is inconvenient to transmit information these days, and it is impossible for the Vienna newspapers to reach the world.


    Therefore, the financing meeting in Vienna will start in accordance with the normal process. There was a direct showdown of risks and benefits.


    The real money is still outside, Moscow in the east, Stockholm in the north, London in the west, and even North America, which is far overseas, is Rivera''s target.


    Such a huge scam is definitely not something Rivera can do alone, so it is necessary to divide the money.


    Without the help of fellow Jews around the world, the Rivera project would not go on. Of course, most people still don''t know that they are involved in a scam.


    Many people thought this was an epoch-making business model, and many Jewish capitalists who participated in it also took shares.


    According to the business blueprint planned by Rivera, their financing money will definitely exceed Spanish loans, and the excess money will still be used to continue investing.


    You must know that now is the last stage of the economic crisis, when all assets are the cheapest, it is best to start hunting.


    As long as you survive the most difficult period, you will earn blood later. It''s just that this kind of thing can only be done by big consortia and big capitalists.


    Most people are limited by funds, unable to accurately grasp the timing of bargaining, participate in advance, and will be consumed if the crisis is not over.


    But it¡¯s different if we unite. Thousands of middle class and petty bourgeoisie unite, and their wealth is definitely no worse than any consortium.


    With so much cash flow, you can get a share of the bargaining game. As investors, they are the shareholders of the new consortium.


    It just so happens that the economic crisis has just passed, the panic among the people has not had time to dissipate, and investment is afraid to make.


    Keep the money in the bank, not to mention that there is no interest on demand deposits, and there is also a fund management fee; although there is a small amount of interest on a regular basis, it is also a real regular time, and you can¡¯t withdraw it in advance.


    A large amount of cash is left at home, and there are security risks, and the rich are also worried.


    Everyone has an idea: If there is an investment channel that can obtain stable and generous returns, that would be great.


    Using demand-setting scams, the routines that were popular in the 21st century were even more difficult to resist in the 19th century.


    Spain¡¯s financial difficulties, as everyone knows, is not difficult and will not borrow foreign debt. But to say that the Spanish government will go bankrupt, so many people jump out to refute.


    Regardless of its decline, in the eyes of ordinary people, Spain is still the world''s fourth largest power after the three major powers of Britain, Russia and Shenluo.


    Not only still has a fertile colony, but also the wealth of the colonial empire accumulated over the centuries. As long as the breath is relieved, the rest will get better.


    Besides, isn''t there still collateral after bankruptcy?


    Wait for a replacement, borrow a few clauses in the loan contract signed by the major commercial banks in Spain and Shinra with the guarantee of the Vienna government, and the risk is suddenly reduced.


    How can ordinary people who don''t know the truth be able to tell the truth from the fake? Even if someone discovers the problem, the people around him will help him reduce his intelligence.


    "If the number is over 10,000, IQ will be halved."


    Of course, there will be no more than 10,000 people participating in the presentation. But a good story can also help reduce wisdom.


    Even if the people attending the meeting are high-intelligence people, you can arrange for a few to be dragged in. As long as someone takes the lead in throwing money into it, the people behind will not be far away from being fooled.


    It''s not about waiting 30 years before returning to the capital. After the investment, it will be effective next month. Even if they have doubts, many people try to make a fortune.


    After seeing the benefits, no one knows whether it can be held back. Anyway, the scam has just begun, is it too early to close the net?


    Not to mention ordinary people, even Rivera herself is now immersed in the beautifully composed stories.


    In theory, as long as the Spanish government does not experience thunderstorms and the cash flow of investment companies does not break, this scam can continue for a long time.


    First take the investment of the previous investor and lend it to the Spanish government; then take the investment of the latter and distribute interest dividends to the previous investor.


    Excess funds can also be invested. Anyway, the funds in the early stage will definitely be abundant, and you can buy and buy in large amounts.


    If the economy recovers fast enough, the low-priced assets bought now will quickly increase in value.


    As long as you make money fast enough, interest dividends are not a problem. The big deal is to gradually reduce the investor''s interest dividends in the later stage to reduce the risk of the capital chain breaking.


    As long as the plan is successful, Rivera is not a liar, but a great entrepreneur. Become a master in the field of capital operation for future generations to admire Mobike.


    Play a capital scam in the way of doing business. Rivera burst out of entrepreneurial enthusiasm, and wherever he goes, he is a successful person.


    Not only is the investor fooled, but the employees of the company are also confused about the north, south, east and west. Many people have emptied their families and joined the road to wealth.


    Looking at "employee stock ownership" in investment, the typical confidence is full. It is necessary to increase investment, or else you can only drink soup.


    Beginning in the second half of 1895, the great capital operation mentor, Mr. Rivera, began the global "tourism" road.


    It is not only fooling investors, but also recruiting talents from all walks of life and preparing for a big fight.


    So that Adler, as an insider, doubts himself deeply. He is clearly an entrepreneur, where is a liar?


    ...


    The capital game continues, and the third anniversary of the Holy Roman Empire military parade has kicked off. Franz rode on a tall white horse, and led a group of people to review the whole army.


    Waving, it doesn''t exist. With his horseback riding skills, if both hands leave the reins, there may be an accident.


    Besides, he is the emperor, and he does not need to be close to the people during the military parade, as long as he maintains his majesty is enough.


    In fact, rather than riding a military parade, Franz prefers to sit in his epoch-making sedan to review the troops.


    Fortunately, the Holy Roman Empire has a knightly tradition, and the Habsburgs are among the best. In order to demonstrate the spirit of martial arts, Franz had to choose a horse parade.


    The emperor who is over sixty years old can even ride a war horse to inspect the troops, what else can be said?


    I didn''t look at the top government officials, they were all absent collectively. It''s not that I don''t want to go shopping, but the body really can''t stand the toss.


    Franz, who is 65 years old, can parade on horseback, which is not the same as that of senior cabinet members.


    In the unlikely event of an accident, the serious military parade will become a farce. This is something that Franz Wan cannot tolerate, and he directly ordered the high-collar officials to rest in the background.


    The high-level cabinet can only watch, and other government officials can naturally watch the excitement. No other reason, the status is not enough.


    So that the military parade in 1895 became a special field for military commanders. Except for the members of the royal family, the generals followed.


    After a round of inspections, dragging his slightly exhausted body back to the tower, Franz said slowly, "Let''s start!"


    With the sound of the salute, the national flag guards holding the double eagle flags took the lead in performing.


    With neat steps, every movement is accurate to the centimeter. Seen from the side, there is a line, all the soldiers on the field are solemn, vigorous, and high-spirited.


    The flag-raising ceremony began, and with the sound of the national anthem, except for the emperor and the empress who were still seated safely, everyone else had already stood up, watching the national flag slowly rise.


    Frankly speaking, Franz doesn''t like to play these rituals, but I have to admit that these rituals are indeed necessary.


    After a glance at the audience, everyone looked solemn and stared at the national flag slowly raising the flag. At this time, he was probably the emperor who looked around.


    You know that the camera is on, and if an indecent scene is captured, it is an eternal stain.


    Of course, this does not include Franz. As an accomplished old emperor, any move will be interpreted by someone.


    Others are looking around, that is, "looking around, looking left and right"; the emperor is looking around, that is, reviewing the audience.


    After the flag was raised, the troops under review formed a phalanx and walked towards the Vienna Palace Square at a time. Fortunately, when Franz expanded the palace, he also expanded the square by the way. Otherwise, he really couldn''t have a military parade.


    Looking around and forgetting, I saw a phalanx stepping neatly, with its head held high and full of energy.


    The first to come was the honor guard of the three services, followed by the army, navy, air force, and state military...


    Then came the majestic armored squadron, tank squadron and artillery squadron. It seems to be inborn domineering, and looking at it from a distance can be daunting.


    The last thing that flew through the air was a stunning aerial echelon. As a representative of the Air Force, although these fighters appeared late, they ended quickly.


    The airship has withdrawn from the core of the Air Force, and now the Air Force¡¯s combat power has become an aircraft. In the implied meaning of perfection, one hundred fighters are the assets of the Air Force this time.


    It''s a pity that the flight speed was too fast, and I made three big circles around the square. It only took a few minutes before and after. I didn''t understand much, so I returned home.


    As for the performance of aerobatics, just think about it. Franz hasn''t lived enough yet and is not ready to die. Although the Air Force repeatedly stated that there was no problem, the prudent emperor stopped their desire for performance.


    In fact, Franz had already plucked up the courage to let the plane fly overhead. No way, there have been more aviation accidents these years.


    Take the Air Force of the Holy Roman Empire as an example. If there are not a few accidents in a year, Franz loses.


    In line with the safety first choice, Franz never travels by plane. At the same time, it is forbidden to fly any aircraft over his head.


    This prohibition is obviously superfluous. No one dared to fly above the emperor''s head. That meant disrespect to the emperor and a felony.


    Including the military parade, the planes participating in the show are far away from the great emperor. For fear of being misunderstood, he stood on top of the emperor''s head.


    ...

 Chapter 1031： Unscrupulous ideas and paying

    Judging from the warm atmosphere at the scene, Franz knew that this epoch-making military parade was a success.


    As for some of these shocking scenes, whether it will bring mental discomfort to certain live audiences, it is not a matter of Franz.


    The celebration is to make it lively. Only more than 10,000 people participated in the military parade. Compared with the huge armed forces of the entire Holy Roman Empire, it was less than 1%, which proved that Franz had been very restrained.


    If you really want to do things and organize tens of thousands of people to come to an actual combat exercise, the deterrent effect will be even greater.


    But this is enough. Before modern times, large-scale wars were rarely seen on the European continent.


    In many historical records, most of the great battles have been blown out. Maybe it''s not that the ancients bragged, they just used bragging techniques to write history.


    For example, in "History" written by Herodotus, it was recorded that three hundred Greek soldiers defeated 5,283,220 Persian troops.


    Nothing wrong, that''s how it was recorded. Three hundred people defeated more than five million people.


    As for how the war was fought, and how it was unfolded, it was all in one stroke, and the whole story was the bravery of Greek soldiers.


    Three hundred Spartans are obviously not enough. If they are all replaced by saints, the beheading action may be a play.


    As a fellow Roman historian, Appian recorded in "History of Rome": "Caesar attacked Gaul and destroyed 4 million Gaul troops."


    In the book "The Battle of Gaul" written by Caesar himself, he claimed: "When the 430,000 Gaul army was defeated, no one in Rome died in battle."


    What is the specific record? The age is too old, and Franz has not been able to prove it. The only certainty is that there were definitely not four million Gauls in that era.


    Of course, these are beyond the reach of Indian history.


    It is recorded in "Makabharata" that the number of victims of the King of Light in the First World War exceeded 1.6 billion. How many ordinary people were killed in battle, anyway, Franz doesn''t remember.


    It really complied with that sentence: "The world is as big as the heart is."


    Compared with the achievements of the ancients, the Russian-Prussian War and the Anti-French War are all weak.


    There is no problem with bragging writing. Perhaps the ancients were writing novels, but they were mistaken for history by later generations.


    But no one who looks at history dares to take it seriously. In fact, limited by the primitive economic model, most of the ancient wars in Europe stayed at hundreds or thousands of levels.


    Tens of thousands of people are used to fight, which is a proper battle. So this military exercise involving 10,000 people is scary enough.


    After all, since the birth of many small countries, the highest-level battles they have participated in are only ten thousand people.


    Together with the ministers of Great Britain and Russia, they looked unnatural when they left. Whether it was deliberately pretended or the truth was revealed, no one knows.


    In short, this military parade of the Holy Roman Empire is on fire. The video taken by the camera has been edited into a movie at this moment and is on the way to all parts of the world.


    In this era of lack of entertainment materials, it is rare to have such a real documentary, which of course must be given to the people all over the world to enjoy.


    ...


    The influence of the world is still invisible for a while, anyway, the arsenal of the Holy Roman Empire has been busy recently.


    Airplanes, tanks, armors, and artillery all became best-sellers in the international arms market for a while, and their supply exceeded demand.


    What Franz Wanwan didn''t expect was that the largest military purchase order actually came from rival Britain.


    Thinking about it carefully, it seems that there is nothing wrong with it. The economic crisis is coming to an end, and the financial situation of the governments of various countries has not been completely reversed, and the British are the only ones with rich wealth.


    Whether it is buying back to support the scene, or throwing it into the laboratory for dismantling and research, you must buy it first.


    There are not a few military companies in Britain, and there are also not a few companies interested in researching these equipment. There are a few samples for each house, and they add up to over a hundred.


    Compared with the cost of a capital ship of millions of pounds, the price of tens of thousands of aircraft and tanks is really nothing.


    ...


    The Spanish Embassy, ??Junol, who has not yet left, is now in deep thought. The first batch of loans has been received, so if you have money in your pocket, you have to consider consumption.


    Seeing countries looting aircraft and tanks, Junior was also very greedy. The military representatives accompanying him even chatter in his ears every day.


    Greedy goes to greedy, but Junior is a rational person. Will not blindly be influenced by the outside world and make random decisions.


    The aircraft and tanks are good, but are they really what the Spanish army needs now?


    The plane is nothing more than that, anyway, they fly in the sky, and the range of use is very wide, rarely limited by terrain.


    Tank armor is different. The plain area is king. Once you enter the mountains and hills, it becomes bronze in seconds.


    Spain is no longer the old empire that never sets. The money in the hands of the government is borrowed from outside, and it will be repaid in the future.


    If you don''t save a little bit of money, if the money runs out and the rebellion has not been suppressed, it will be a tragedy.


    Junior does not think that the Vienna government''s money is really easy to get, and you can go and ask for it after you spend it.


    Even if you are a kid, you have to show your own value. The purpose of the Vienna government in supporting Spain is obvious to everyone at first glance, which is to act as a **** to suppress France.


    The prerequisite for the support is that Spain can support it, and at the same time it must have a certain military strength.


    If military strength has not been improved, what is the difference between Spain and small countries like Belgium, Switzerland, and Sardinia?


    It''s not even comparable to these small countries, so Sardinia won''t talk about it. Although Belgium and Switzerland are small, their armed forces are really not bad.


    Together, the population of the two countries is almost 30% of France. In the war against France, another piece of meat was bitten from France.


    Once the two countries develop, reaching one-third of France''s national strength is not a dream. After all, France has been suppressed by the European Union, and it is impossible to let go of development.


    In theory, as long as Spain''s performance is not bad, it threatens France from behind, plus a few Italian gangs cheering. So even if France is revived, it will be suppressed to death by several neighbors around it.


    Without this troublemaker, the Holy Roman Empire can let go of its hands and feet and challenge the British maritime hegemony.


    This is a conspiracy. Knowing that the support of the Vienna government has ulterior motives, the Spanish government still has no choice but to take the initiative to join it.


    For no other reason, Spain also wants to revive. However, resources and space are limited. The European continent has already appeared overlords, and the small area of ??Western Europe cannot accommodate the two regional Xiaoqiang.


    Whether it is because of hatred or profit, Spain is inevitable to confront France. After the end of the European War, Spain became the vanguard to suppress France.


    Even though the colonial rebellion broke out, Spain still had an "elite" force stationed in France. The Spanish government''s preference for recruiting mercenaries rather than using this force suffices to explain the problem.


    Junior: "How about the Jewish side, can you guarantee subsequent loans?"


    No matter what kind of strategic plan, it depends on "money" in the final analysis. In order to get more money, Junior has been out of ethics.


    Even if he knew that there might be problems with Jewish loans, Junior was happy to be confused for the sake of Aegis.


    Regardless of whether there is a problem with the source of the Jewish loan funds, and whether there is a conspiracy in Jewish capital, it has nothing to do with the Spanish borrower.


    What Junior signed was an ordinary commercial loan contract, and the source of the bank''s funds had nothing to do with him.


    Even if something happens in the future, it won''t involve him. There is no legal requirement in the world that borrowers are responsible for the source of bank funds.


    Minister Brad: "The Jews are holding the contract signed with us, financing around. I secretly sent people to attend their seminar in Vienna, the situation is not very optimistic.


    The market has great doubts about our ability to repay. If it were not supported by high returns, I am afraid that there would be no investors involved.


    Of course, the speech of that group of Jews was really good. Even if investors hesitate in their hearts, many people still make a tentative investment.


    In theory, as long as they don''t run away with donations, there should be no problems with subsequent loans. After all, there are too many people who have money and nowhere to invest, and there will always be a few bold ones. "


    "Deal"?


    Do not!


    Although the loan interest is a little bit higher, as long as it can repay it, the Spanish government will not fall behind.


    The credibility of a country is very valuable. If it is not forced to do so, no government will deliberately renege on it.


    "Then send someone to keep an eye on it and don''t take action for now. As long as the monthly loan can be allocated on time, we will cooperate with them first."


    Junior wants the creditor to have problems, but it is definitely not the problem now. It is best to wait for the thunderstorm to occur after they have taken all the loans.


    Deep down, Junior had an unscrupulous idea, that is: first collect the handles of the Jews, and after getting all the loans, he would report a wave of backhands and force these guys to run away.


    Of course, this kind of thing is also very risky. Once it spreads out, the reputation of the Spanish government will stinks, and no bank will dare to cooperate with them.


    "The crows in the world are as dark", not just for fun. Few banks in these days are completely clean.


    The difference lies only in the size of the problem. Once exposed to the sun, most banks will not be able to eat.


    Minister Brad nodded: "No problem, I will send someone to stare at them for a long time, and it won''t cause trouble."


    After a pause, Minister Brad asked: "Your Excellency, have you thought about the arms purchase?"


    Whether it is suppressing the indigenous Filipino rebels or suppressing the Cuban independence movement, arms are indispensable.


    Spain''s industrialization is only halfway through, and the military production capacity can only be said to be "able". In theory, whether it is aircraft artillery or tank warships, Spain can build independently.


    Being able to be made does not mean being able to be used. These are two different concepts. Do not say that it is high-end goods such as aircraft, artillery, tanks and warships, and even has some ammunition production capacity.


    Not only is the capacity insufficient, but more importantly, the cost is high. Its own production cost is almost the same as the selling price in the international arms market, but the quality can''t keep up.


    In order to change all of this, the Spanish government has also made efforts.


    After the end of the Anti-French War, France was prohibited from engaging in military production under the restrictions of the Vienna Treaty.


    The machinery and equipment used to produce weapons were directly confiscated by the Anti-French Alliance and became everyone''s spoils. They were either dismantled by various countries or returned to fireworks on the scene.


    What I didn''t expect was that these seemingly precious mechanical equipment were actually tasteless.


    Countries that have the ability to use these equipment have already completed industrialization and have their own set of industrial systems. These things are not needed at all.


    Countries that need these equipment are also limited by their industrial base and talents, and they can''t make use of machinery and equipment.


    As a member of the victorious country, Spain has not dismantled equipment from France. However, without a supporting industrial system and industrial workers, it is simply unable to put into industrial production.


    Obviously, the Spanish government bureaucracy is not the one who can solve the problem. So much so that these machinery and equipment are now lying in the warehouse waiting to rust.


    The production line couldn''t start, and the ammunition was only one shot and one shot less, so that the French weapons in the Spanish army quickly became fire sticks.


    When the Spanish government was considering whether to spend a lot of money, and when the French came back to start the production line, the Vienna government''s weapons and equipment assistance came.


    Don¡¯t use free things for nothing. Under the law of true incense, the Spanish army quickly abandoned the magic equipment and replaced it with the more outstanding arcane equipment on the battlefield.


    It turns out that there has never been a free lunch in this world. Earlier, I took advantage, and now it¡¯s time to pay.


    With the end of the Japanese-Spanish War, the era of free weapons and ammunition assistance is also over. In order to meet the needs of the war, the Spanish government had to purchase ammunition from the Holy Roman Empire.


    Junior: "Our funds are limited, so we can only save a little bit of money. The procurement of ordinary weapons, armor and ammunition can be done directly according to the list prepared in advance.


    For the time being, only 20 bombers were purchased for the aircraft, and armored tanks were of little use, and these were not needed to deal with the rebels. "


    Letting the Minister of Foreign Affairs decide on arms procurement, Junior also has nothing to say. Is this out of "trust" or is it out of "trust"?


    There is no way, the Spanish bureaucracy is best at profiting. The people below are also not professionals, including military representatives who are all civil servants.


    Since everyone is a layman, it''s better to let a disciplined layman do it. At least Junior, as the minister of foreign affairs, is not so shallow as to collect kickbacks from it.

 Chapter 1032： Follow-up impact

    The customer is God, regardless of whether the weapons they buy are appropriate or not, that''s their freedom.


    As the saying goes, "a daughter is hard to buy, I am happy." On this issue, Shenluo¡¯s military enterprises are very clear-headed and never force customers to buy goods they don¡¯t like.


    Technical blockade and export restrictions do not exist. It is now in the 19th century. Even if all the weapons construction drawings are packaged and given away, few countries can replicate them.


    With the weapon reverse propulsion technology, let alone. It is estimated that the British can do it. Even if other countries push the technology out, mass production will not be possible for a while.


    So the question is, what can the British do with a bunch of army equipment?


    You can''t grab the arms market with Shinra, right?


    You know, this year is in the era of weapon upgrading. Today is still advanced technology, and tomorrow may be eliminated by the times.


    If you want to stay ahead, you must continue to invest. With the current international arms market, no matter how hard it is to operate, it will not be possible to raise a few gold swallowing beasts in peacetime.


    Shinra¡¯s military enterprises can continue to invest, because the Holy Roman Empire itself is the world¡¯s largest arms buyer. Its own military expenditure alone accounts for more than 13 of the total global military expenditure.


    The British military expenditure is indeed not low, but that would require the London government to be willing to spend money on the army. Unfortunately, this is impossible.


    In order to maintain the dominance of the Royal Navy, the British government had to work hard enough, and then to engage in an army arms race with Shinra, it would definitely not die fast enough.


    As for the Air Force, this year is a little brother. No matter how much Franz attaches importance to, the air force is still far behind by the navy and the army.


    This is true for Shinra, not to mention other countries. For many countries, the symbolic meaning of flying a few planes back is far greater than the actual meaning.


    Although the Air Force showed good combat effectiveness in the anti-French war, the damage of the aircraft was mainly directed at the airship, and the threat to the ground forces was limited.


    In the eyes of many people, the greatest strategic significance of the aircraft is not to use it for bombing, but to detect the enemy''s situation and attack the morale of the enemy''s ground troops.


    Want to change this, unless the engine technology breaks through again to increase the load capacity of the aircraft. Only when more and larger bombs can be dropped from the sky can they truly have the meaning of strategic bombing.


    Of course, if there is a breakthrough in engine technology, not only the aircraft will benefit, but the tanks and armored vehicles on the ground will also benefit, and even the internal combustion engine industry will usher in new development opportunities.


    For Shinra, this is a project that can benefit more than a single amount of money. If you put it on the British, it would only benefit from the aircraft, and at most the automobile industry.


    There is no way. Whoever lets British capitalists lie down to make money is used to them.


    Originally, Britain was a big brother in the industry, but after the outbreak of the second industrial revolution, it quickly fell behind.


    Whether it is scientific research and innovation, or the application and promotion of new technologies, the British have fallen behind.


    Be behind, step by step. It''s all about catching up with your heart. If you are complacent and wait wherever you go, the gap will only get bigger and bigger as time goes by.


    Well, this cannot be blamed on the British government. The British Isles is just that big, with a population of just over 30 million. Even if you want to push forward, the ceiling is locked.


    Being able to surpass all countries in the world to become a maritime hegemon under the limited inherent conditions is already very remarkable.


    ...


    In the Prime Minister''s mansion in Downing Street, London, Robert Cecil is watching a "movie" with senior government officials.


    Although it is a silent movie, the picture is not clear enough, but the content of the movie still shocked everyone.


    As the documentary ended, Prime Minister Robert Cecil asked: "What do you think of the performance of the Austrian army?"


    "It seems to be well-trained and very powerful. But the navy is different from the army. The navy pays more attention to technology. The courage of a man is difficult to gain momentum. These cannot reflect the combat effectiveness of the navy.


    The Secretary of the Navy Flora replied indifferently.


    Everyone present, he was the least stressed. The advantages that the Royal Navy has accumulated over the past century cannot be overtaken by competitors overnight.


    Unless the Vienna government is desperate to explode the navy, rely on the number to pile up. Obviously, this is completely impossible for a land-powered country.


    From the military expenditures of the Holy Roman Empire, it can be seen that the army''s first navy and the second air force are third, which is a mess.


    Although the military expenditure of the Holy Roman Empire is already the largest in the world, the military expenditure allocated to the navy is far behind the Royal Navy.


    There is no advantage in technical experience, and he is reluctant to spend money. It is simply unrealistic to surpass the Royal Navy with limited military expenditure.


    "Your navy has so much military expenditure every year. Naturally, there is no need to worry about it. Our army is in a miserable situation. It has to eat chaffy vegetables every day, not even a cup of coffee.


    Judging from the content of the film, I very much doubt whether we and the Austrians live in the same era.


    Unfortunately, reality told me very cruelly: Yes!


    Now there is no need to doubt, I can directly conclude that the Army and the Austrians are more than one era away.


    If we don''t increase military spending and we meet on the battlefield one day, we will not perform better than the defeated French. "


    Don''t miss any opportunity to ask for military expenses. This is a century-old tradition of the British Army. As a child who "grandmother doesn''t hurt, uncle doesn''t love", if he doesn''t learn to cry, he will really starve to death.


    Obviously, Skybrook is a qualified Secretary of the Army. Appropriate use of rhetoric techniques emphasized the strength gap between the two sides.


    If it is a passionate young man, chances are they have already tried every means to raise money for the Army.


    It''s a pity that all those present are old political fritters. The British Army cannot keep up with the times. It is not once or twice. After more experience, everyone will gradually get used to it.


    Every time the British Army makes progress, it is forced out by external pressure, generally when it is severely beaten by society.


    For example, after the defeat of the First Near East War and the South African War, the British Army gained a short period of golden development.


    When the politicians emerged from the shadow of failure, they immediately changed their faces. I would rather spend money on the navy and waste it than spend an extra penny on the army.


    Against this background, Skybrook naturally wanted to quickly turn into a mess. While everyone was still immersed in the film, and did not recover, the result was finalized in advance and the established facts.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron: "Don''t worry, Sir. We have bought back the samples, and it won''t be long before we can realize localization.


    However, the hands of the Austrians are really black. The plane is sold at a minimum of 100, and 500 tanks and armored vehicles are directly packed.


    Except for a small amount of technology that needs to be researched by enterprises, the rest will be equipped with troops. You have all the pilots, tank divisions, and armor divisions you want. "


    Relying on competitors to help increase the staff, no one would dare to believe it, but all this really happened.


    As an old-school industrial power, Britain¡¯s technology is not bad. Although it fell behind in the second industrial revolution, British companies can still make these equipment.


    But this requires a lot of research and development time, and a large amount of funding.


    The problem is that everyone knows that the British Army is a poor man, and the cost of aircraft and tanks is tens of thousands. Even if these equipment are produced, the Army cannot purchase a large amount.


    If the army does not purchase, the colonial army cannot afford it even more. There is no domestic market, and international competition from Shenluo is also difficult to win orders.


    After spending a lot of money to get the product out, the final sales volume was only three digits. Maybe even the research and development costs cannot be recovered.


    Capital pursues profit, without sufficient profit, British military industry enterprises naturally lack motivation. Although related technical research is also being carried out, the intensity of investment is completely unmatched.


    But at the national level, Britain cannot be without these advanced equipment. Even if it may not be used on the battlefield, it must be available.


    This is related to the face of the empire that never sets. As a world hegemon, all weapons that can support the shock of the scene must have.


    Not only need to have, but also to be able to make oneself. If enterprises are unwilling to do so, the government must create conditions for them to help them complete technological breakthroughs.


    After all, the small days of military industrial enterprises in the peace era were very ordinary, and costs must be strictly controlled to maintain profitability.


    If it were not for government requirements, it is estimated that many military enterprises have cut off the Army¡¯s equipment R&D and production departments.


    Congress is keeping an eye on big orders. However, it is okay to provide sample models to allow companies to reverse the technology and help them save R&D costs.


    This is also the reason why the British government ordered immediately after discovering that the Vienna government was carrying out a big arms sale.


    Although the price looks a bit expensive, it is actually quite cost-effective considering the technical premium.


    Pilots, tank divisions, and armored divisions are all dreams of the Army, but Skybrook is not happy. There is no way, the key issue has returned to military spending.


    Technical arms are not as cheap as infantry. These pilots, tank divisions, and armored divisions together, it is estimated that half of the army''s military expenditure is gone.


    If there is no increase in financial allocations, how will this let other troops live?


    Just as Skybrook was calculating how to convince the people to increase military spending, Prime Minister Robert Cecil made another cut.


    "With the addition of pilots and the previous airship unit, our air power has greatly increased. To continue to stay in the army, it seems untimely.


    On this issue, we can learn from the successful experience of the Holy Roman Empire and establish a new service separately to manage these air forces. "


    Hearing this bad news, Skybrook''s face changed drastically.


    Changing the airship unit to the armored unit seems to be similar. In fact, the hidden benefits are too big to go.


    The Army was already weak, and if one more Air Force came out to grab resources, Skybrook didn''t know what to do in the future.


    After all, the Royal Navy is too strong, the flying units are independent, and they have no ability to compete with them for military expenses. The only thing that can be grabbed is the army''s share of military expenditure.


    In addition, Britain has always had a fine tradition of suppressing the army, and Skybrook felt that "the future is not bright."


    It''s not that Skybrook, who is a civil servant, really has a deep affection for the army. The problem is that he is now the secretary of the army.


    If you can''t fight for the rights and interests of the army, how can you get the support of the army?


    A minister of the army without military support is doomed to be unstable. It is estimated that the day the Air Force was established is the time when he left his post and got out.


    Skybrook looked at Prime Minister Robert Cecil bitterly, as if to say: We are political allies. Are you a teammate like you?


    Perhaps because he realized that the food is a bit ugly and is not conducive to the unity of the leadership team, Prime Minister Robert Cecil immediately added: "Considering the actual situation, it is too awkward to set up the Air Force directly, I am afraid that many people will not accept it.


    In a short time, the Air Force still hangs under the War Department first. It''s just that the flying force must establish an independent leadership to prepare for the future split. "


    This supplement made Skybrook''s expression a little slow, but the dissatisfaction still hung on his face. Obviously, the Prime Minister has made up his mind to split the army.


    From the calm expressions of everyone present, it was obvious that they had communicated this matter beforehand, and only Skybrook, the Secretary of the Army, was the last to know.


    "Your Prime Minister, this is too obvious. If an independent leadership team is formed, everyone knows that the government will split the army.


    The air force of the Holy Roman Empire is based on aircraft. Not all airship units are included in the air force, and a considerable part of the airships remain in the army.


    As the country with the most experience in the use of air power, the Holy Roman Empire certainly has their reason to do so.


    Since we want to learn from their successful experience, we must learn in an all-round way, not just the fur of the way.


    The newly purchased aircraft will be directly integrated into a pilot and classified as a unit directly under the Ministry of War. It will neither arouse outside suspicion, nor affect future splitting work. "


    His arms are no more than thighs, and he doesn''t want to accept reality. What Skybrook can do now is to fight for the rights of the Army as much as possible.


    If it is in Congress or in public, Skybrook will definitely fight for reasons. But in high-level meetings where only a few people attended, there was no need to continue to show.


    The big people have their own big people''s bearing, and the red-faced quarrels are mostly for outsiders.


    He was born in the same political party and was originally a political ally. If it were to fight against each other frequently, then this group would have long been unable to play.


    In fact, after Franz took the lead in establishing the army, navy and air force, many countries followed. There is no lack of voices in the British government who support emulation.


    As a wise man, Skybrook could see the benefits of the independence of the armed forces at a glance. But as the Secretary of the Army, he didn''t want this to happen during his tenure.

 Chapter 1033： "Entrepreneur" VS "Mothworm"

    Failing to disrupt the rhythm of the British, Franz was not disappointed, which was expected.


    If you irritate the British and follow up, it is not John Bull. Changing the navy is almost the same, no matter how exciting the army equipment, the British will not be blind.


    It''s the same as the exam. If you are a scumbag and are at the bottom all the time, you won''t feel much about whether the first place is 90 points or 100 points.


    Conversely, if you are a student leader and dominate the rankings all the year round, suddenly someone rushes in front of you, even if it is only half a point ahead, you will want to come back.


    The current situation is obvious. The British are scumbags in the army, but they are scumbags in the navy.


    No matter how shocking Franz made the military parade, it was the performance of the army. No matter how much it stimulated the British government, it would not have a brainstorm, and it would have an army arms race with the Holy Roman Empire.


    Not only the British did not have that idea, but no country in the world had the courage to play an army arms race with the Holy Roman Empire at this time.


    From the moment of the decline of France, there has been a cliff-like division of the global army''s armaments.


    The Holy Roman Empire thrived, leading far ahead, and the chasers behind could not even see them.


    Competitors?


    Unless the British change their national policy and fully develop the army, Franz may be able to feel a little pressure. As for other countries, one is considered scum.


    Looking at the second-ranked Russians, you will know that all the Ordinary equipment is completely equipped by the Shenluo Army. After a few years, they will follow it.


    In this regard, the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government are very experienced. Every time the Russian army changes its clothes, it is in time for the Austrian military to retired.


    It just so happens that you can buy second-hand equipment with a new budget, and the price difference in between is the profit. In this regard, the two sides have a very tacit understanding.


    Every time the Austrian military retires its weapons and equipment, it will rush several years before the end of its service life to ensure that these second-hand goods can be used normally for some years.


    The bureaucrats made money, and the Russian soldiers also benefited. Finally got rid of the domestic crude and shoddy products, although they are all second-hand, but the performance is more reliable than the domestic new products!


    On the one hand, there are new equipment that is silly, big, black, constantly malfunctioning, and may explode at any time; on the other hand, there are 50 or 60% new, stable performance, and high security second-hand equipment. This multiple-choice question is easy to do.


    In the tsarist government, this is almost an open secret, except for the great Tsar, everyone who should know and should not know.


    Even if someone wanted to puncture this layer of window paper, after considering the actual situation, they finally decided to give up.


    Not because of fear of death, but mainly because of the safety of Russian soldiers. If capitalists and bureaucrats are not allowed to play reselling games, they will have to make money directly from the production process.


    After these people have worked hard, the Russian military industry, which is not so good, can finally produce products that can not be used, then it can only be blessed by God.


    You must know that before the reselling campaign started, many of the Russian shells had to be polished and processed twice on the spot, otherwise they could not be inserted.


    How good the situation is now, anyway, the Russian army has fully studied the Austrian army, and the weapons and equipment are the same, as long as they are not professionals, there is absolutely no difference.


    Even if the weapon is found to be slightly outdated, it can also be said that the training has been strengthened recently and the equipment has been worn out.


    Believe it or not, the great Tsar believed it anyway. After inspecting the barracks many times, no problems with weapons and equipment were found.


    Affected by this, in recent years, the Russian military logistics department and military industrial enterprises have not received less praise from His Majesty the Tsar.


    The comprehensive domestic production of weapons and equipment, even though the production line has to be imported from the Holy Roman Empire, is a remarkable achievement.


    For this goal, the original space-time, the Tsarist government has been fighting until its extinction but failed to achieve it. This great goal was not achieved until the open Soviet Union went online.


    The second child is like this, not to mention the third child behind. Not to mention the issue of disparity, the key is that the world''s third army power is directly absent.


    There is no other reason, it is not qualified.


    Neither the declining Spanish army nor the pocket version of the British army has anything to do with the "army power".


    If you simply look at combat power without considering the bonuses brought by national strength and number, then Switzerland deserves it.


    But listing Switzerland as the world¡¯s third largest army power, no matter how you look at it, people think this is a joke?


    After kicking out of Switzerland, Belgium is the one with good army combat effectiveness. Undoubtedly, the same problem is "too small" to support the banner of "powerful country."


    In the future, it seems that the Nordic Federation also has a bit of strength, but in recent decades there has been no outstanding record performance, and the only appearance is Denmark.


    It''s a pity that I didn''t have any luck. I met Prussia in the high light period, and I lost it badly. If the Nordic Federation is at this level, it obviously has nothing to do with the "army power".


    After finishing the inventory of the European continent, if you look overseas, you can''t even look at it.


    The United States and the Confederacy, which have relatively good national strength, are stronger than the American soldiers in the original time and space because of their mutual confrontation, but this "strength" is also very limited.


    Both weapons and equipment and the quality of officers and soldiers are far behind the average level of the European world.


    Although the rising Japanese army has a good fighting will, its weapons, equipment and training have slowed down, and the quality of its officers is unqualified.


    "Unqualified", this is the evaluation given by Franz.


    For no other reason, the influence of Bushido thought is too deep. This kind of officer''s subjective consciousness is too strong and lacks the ability to think rationally.


    What kind of soldiers can be brought out by any officer. Such an army naturally has no problem when it bullies the weak; if it encounters a strong enemy, this weakness is very deadly.


    Taking the European War as an example, the French commander buried tens of thousands of French soldiers under the mouth of a machine gun because of a misconception.


    If it were changed to "Nogi Hitori", it might not be tens of thousands of deaths, but the problem that the French army could still have tens of thousands.


    Of course, if the French army is so willing to die, the Allied Rhine Defense Line will definitely not support the arrival of reinforcements. There is no problem in bringing the war to the heart of the German region.


    However, to build a channel with millions of lives, it is estimated that before the completion of the strategy, the French army itself will change.


    Even if there was no mutiny, there were heavy casualties in the early stage, and the subsequent wars could not be fought.


    After all, not every country has an unlimited population to consume. Millions of soldiers were killed in one battle, and there was no way to continue the subsequent battle.


    Such officers are actually most suitable for entering the British army and then commanding the Indian colonial army. As long as the Indian colonial army can fight desperately, most of the enemies can be killed. It is not a dream to become a "military god".


    After a careful count, you will find that: there is not enough fighting capacity; enough combat power is not enough; not only does the number and combat power have no money, but the command system also has hidden dangers.


    After Russia and Austria, there is actually no more army power.


    Competitors are so "powerful", it does not matter whether they will be stimulated. Even if a country is stimulated and goes to work hard for governance, it must first complete industrialization.


    Since the advent of aircraft tanks, military production has reached the 3.0 era. Without sufficient industrial background support, even the best weapon design cannot be used.


    ...


    When the politicians of various countries were stimulated, a shocking scam also spread from Vienna to all parts of the world.


    Mr. Rivera, who was fooled by the first pot of gold, did not run away with the money, but instead made persistent efforts to make his "great strategic plan" bigger and stronger.


    From the current situation alone, Rivera is an excellent entrepreneur. Profound knowledge, excellent speech eloquence, high confidence, "noble" ideals, down-to-earth... and a series of excellent qualities.


    No kidding, Rivera, who fell into self-intoxication, now really has "noble ideals".


    Not only wanting to make a fortune on their own, but also preparing to make a fortune with investors, preparing to break the economic monopoly of the consortium and build a "Utopian economic system."


    In order to achieve this goal, Rivera is still searching for like-minded people, forming a professional investment team, and also formulating a strict business investment plan.


    After receiving the investment, Rivera did not spend a lot of money except for the loan to the Spanish government and the normal salary of the staff.


    Instead, they started the pace of buying, buying and buying. First they bought a dip in 2.1% of the Austrian Power Company, then bought a 3.3% stake in the Austrian Automobile Group, and then acquired a 1.9% stake in the Suez Canal...


    From an investment perspective, these are all high-quality assets and companies that can obtain substantial returns. The evaluation of "down to earth" is also well-deserved.


    While Rivera bought heavily, it also raised the company''s stock price substantially. Judging from the data on the books, Rivera''s investment group has achieved profitability.


    Mature business logic, professional financial statements, and the most important thing is to achieve profitability at the beginning.


    The media has put the label of "business genius" on Rivera, claiming to be the most talented investor in the 19th century.


    Now wherever he goes, Rivera is the brightest cub. If it continues to succeed, Rivera is a business genius.


    The reality is so weird. There is often only a thin line between a liar and a business genius. The only difference is whether they are "successful."


    Illegal financing and concealing risks to deceive investors are all minor problems.


    Now in the 19th century, at the darkest moment of capital economy, Rivera, who was merely deceiving, is simply a saint in comparison with his peers who sent "peanuts" and "tudy planes".


    It''s just that the current "sage" Rivera has encountered the biggest trouble since starting a business. When the forest grows, there are all kinds of birds, and the same is true when the investment group grows.


    Since ancient times, Caibo has moved people''s hearts. The founder of Rivera has not run away, but the younger brother below has run away first.


    There was no online payment these days, and most of the investments raised were cash and checks. In the face of huge wealth, only a few are unmoved.


    Some guys who couldn''t stand the temptation had their brains twisted. First, part of the investment was withheld and not recorded in the account.


    Without the Internet, investors cannot check accounts at any time, and Rivera cannot establish contact with every investor. The first wave of moths'' operations was a complete success.


    It''s just that this kind of thing can''t be concealed for a while, and the problem of interest payment will be exposed.


    In order to avoid the fate of imprisonment, these "worms" simply do nothing, and directly use their jobs to collect money and run away.


    The moth ran away, but the investors who suffered heavy losses refused to give up and asked Rivera''s investment group to continue to perform the contract.


    The contract in black and white is clearly written and cannot be denied at all. Although it is the employee''s personal behavior that runs off the cash, it is the investment group that signs the contract with the investor.


    This loss, whether Rivera likes it or not, must bear it. If it is only a case, it is not unacceptable. The problem is that there are endless incidents of thunderstorms.


    Whether it is to improve treatment or strengthen supervision, similar incidents are still banned repeatedly. If this problem is not resolved, Rivera''s investment group will sooner or later be dragged down.


    It is necessary to report to the police, but it is too difficult to find someone these days. The police can do nothing as long as they go abroad.


    Even if the European Union countries have signed the "Extradition Regulations", they must first find talent.


    Rivera: "Everyone, it''s our moment of life and death. If we can''t prevent such incidents as roll-offs, the investment group will be destroyed by these clutter sooner or later.


    Today we are going to solve this trouble. For the future of the Group and for our own future, I hope that you will not have the slightest reservations and boldly express your thoughts..."


    ...

 Chapter 1034： Model Franz

    Facts have proved that there are always more solutions than difficulties. Although it may not be able to solve the problem, once the human brain works, solutions will always emerge.


    In order to solve the problem of the following people''s money running away, the core problem is the quality of personnel and the supervision of funds.


    The quality of the personnel will certainly not be solved for a while. It has been less than a year since the establishment of the investment group, and employees have just been recruited, and there is no loyalty at all.


    Because of the particularity of the profession, the recruitment of employees of investment groups has very high requirements for the ability to "flicker". Not to mention that those who do this are all scammers, anyway, scammers come to apply for the job, almost 100% are accepted.


    Originally, employees are a mixed bag. For the benefit of the company, Rivera has formulated strict performance appraisal measures.


    It seems that there is no problem, but the particularity of the profession is ignored. Fudge investors take out the money in their pockets, which is clearly a post tailored for scammers.


    No matter how good the eloquence is, ordinary people have a process of adaptation. On the issue of fooling investors, it is obviously not comparable to more professional scammers.


    So it''s not surprising that there is a rollover. After all, crooks climb faster, they can easily get into the company''s management and be entrusted with the important task of raising funds.


    Rivera¡¯s picture cake can only tie ambitious liars. However, not every liar has great ideals. Many people just want to get a vote and leave.


    Fortunately, Rivera''s ability to fool is strong, which is not called "charm".


    Relying on the extraordinary charm of personality, Rivera also wins over a group of people, desperately working for him, otherwise the situation will be worse.


    Unless the recruitment model is changed, the mixed situation of investment groups will never be resolved.


    However, once the recruitment model is changed, the team''s business capabilities will be greatly reduced.


    Although Rivera hates being scammed, the big plan has been launched and he urgently needs money.


    It seems that the investment group is beginning to make a profit, but the floating profit on the book is not profitable at all. It only has an increase of 20 to 30%, and it will fall back once a large shipment is made.


    Rivera is not a short-term player. What he wants to build is a consortium rooted in the middle class to change this world where wealth is monopolized by a few people.


    If you can''t work **** people, you can only think of ways to supervise funds.


    It is definitely impossible to rely on the investment group itself. Even if more supervisors are sent, it will only increase a few cents.


    There is no betrayal, it is just because the benefits are not big enough. Just look at the rolls of money and you will know that it basically happened after large-scale presentations.


    Because investors are actively participating, and the amount of funds received on the spot is too large, someone will run away with the money.


    In addition to strengthening its own supervision, the cooperation of banks is indispensable for solving problems.


    If an account can be fixed so that investors can deposit money directly into the fixed account, and only Rivera can withdraw it, then the possibility of people running away with the money will be greatly reduced.


    Putting aside a very common service for later generations, any bank is very happy to undertake a business, but in this era, banks simply do not provide it.


    It is not that the bank is not enterprising. The key is that there is no network and it is difficult to transmit information in a timely manner. In this context, opening up value-added services is causing trouble for yourself.


    Think about all the information transmission, all can only be done manually. A mistake in any part of the way will cause huge losses to the bank.


    In fact, many people have also complained about complicated bank procedures and slow remittances.


    But there is no way, purely manual operation, for the sake of safety, the bank can only play like this. Even if they knew it would reduce efficiency, no bank took the risk to make changes.


    If it involves international business exchange, this time is even longer. It takes more than a month to remit a sum of money from Britain to the Holy Roman Empire at the earliest.


    If something happens in the middle, it is not impossible to delay the payment for three to five months.


    The procedure is cumbersome and the time is long. The key is that banks also charge high handling fees, and most banks do not accept small remittances.


    Rivera''s investment group, although the total business volume is very large, it does not mean that the amount of each investment will be large.


    Investors are not fools. In the case of uncertainty, many people will first make a small attempt and make additional investments only after they are sure of safety.


    If according to the current business model, the funds not only have to stay in the bank for a month or two, but also be charged high fees, the investment group''s losses will be great.


    Although Rivera still secretly manipulates Appel Commercial Bank, it is only a small bank operating in the German region. The outlets do not even cover the Holy Roman Empire, let alone overseas markets.


    Don''t say it is such a small bank. Even the largest commercial bank in the world has limited coverage of outlets these years.


    Generally speaking, if you can cover the main cities of your country, and set up several branches in international metropolises such as London and Vienna, it is a proper international bank.


    This is embarrassing. It''s not a question of whether the bank can do it or not, but people simply cannot do it. So far, no bank in the world has the ability to meet Rivera''s needs.


    One problem was not solved, and a new problem appeared. If one bank can''t do it, it can only find multiple banks to cooperate.


    Especially when it comes to cross-border business, it is not enough to rely on the cooperation of banks. Rivera also has to get insurance companies and law firms.


    Without the help of these local snakes, it is still unknown whether money can come out of the bank. If the money in the account is missing this kind of thing, and it is not a patent of a certain bank, accidents are more likely to happen in this era of artificial intelligence.


    It''s just that the times are different, and the response methods adopted are different. The impact is naturally different.


    Rivera, who has a financial background, is so familiar with these operations, he does not have so much time to defend his rights.


    Perhaps it was because the play was so enthusiastic these years that later generations of European countries all issued perverted disciplinary decrees that changed this situation.


    For a time, Rivera was like a hard-working little bee, flying around the European continent, constantly looking for banks, insurance companies, and law firms to discuss cooperation.


    Affected by Rivera, the performance of European airlines has increased significantly.


    After all, there are not many people who dare to take flying tools these days. Rivera, a well-known figure who flies every day, is a good case to announce.


    As for the vast American and Asian markets, Rivera can only give up temporarily because of transportation constraints.


    A president who can fool you, plus a seemingly beautiful story, coupled with a beautiful profit statement, is simply invincible.


    Under the promotion of the operation team, Rivera, together with his investment group, became the leading figures in the European world.


    It¡¯s not known whether I bought the page or not. Anyway, photos of Rivera appeared in major economic newspapers.


    Bonus comment: "The greatest entrepreneur, investment expert, financial expert of the 19th century..."


    Rivera¡¯s investment group is also known as the most promising company in Europe and is highly sought after by the capital world.


    The popularity has almost reached the level of a household name, even Franz, who has lived in the palace compound for a long time, heard this name more than once.


    If it hadn''t been sent to confirm again and again, Franz once thought that Rivera was another stray traverser.


    No kidding, just look at Rivera''s investment goals. They are all about buying whatever has the potential. Almost all the bottom hunters are high-quality assets.


    There is no way, who makes the two bargain-hunting goals surprisingly similar?


    The only difference is that Franz started earlier and bought a larger share; while Rivera started a step late, and the funds were not so abundant.


    Surprised to surprise, after confirming that it was not a traverser, Franz stopped paying attention.


    The emperor was also very busy. In addition to his daily work, he was also busy eating melons and watching the fun. How can one pay attention to a "capitalist", even an investment genius.


    It''s not that similar geniuses have never appeared before, but these people didn''t end well. Either he died of a dream, or his virtue was not matched and he was killed.


    "Break the oligopoly model of consortia and build a new economic era."


    Just listen. It lasted until the 21st century. The oligopoly model of consortia could not be truly broken, let alone now.


    It would be useless to click all the consortium once. "The old will not go, the new will not come." The story of the young dragon slaying boy finally turning into an evil dragon has always been performed in this world.


    Although the goal was not achieved, Rivera still played an active role in promoting social development.


    To stimulate the development of the aviation industry, it goes without saying, this is only incidental. After all, he also hunted down aviation stocks, so he should help with advertising.


    The most important thing is to promote the development of the financial industry. With the continuous good news, more and more banks and insurance companies have been pulled on board by Rivera.


    The service items that appeared in the twentieth century were on the stage of history ahead of schedule in the nineteenth century, which greatly facilitated enterprises.


    If it is not limited by technology, it is estimated that the transnational financial cooperation promoted by Rivera may really achieve the ultimate goal of the banking industry-"Hui Tongtianxia".


    The people''s attention was attracted by the wealth story, but politicians were always paying attention to the three wars of the Far East Jiawu, the Cuban Independence Movement, and the Philippine Rebellion.


    Needless to say, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, anyway, it''s time for the Japanese to be lucky, and their protagonist aura is officially opened.


    Both the Cuban Independence Movement and the Philippine Rebellion revolved around a protagonist-the Kingdom of Spain.


    Let''s put it this way, if either of the two battlefields fails, Spain will really be removed from the powers.


    This time is different from the last time. Before, it was only the media of the three countries, Britain, Russia and Austria, and they were dissatisfied with Spain being tied for the four major powers in Europe.


    After all, the title of "Four Great Powers" also has historical origins. For nearly a century, it has been monopolized by the four countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Austria, and it is full of gold content and compulsion.


    Mixing into Spain is like mixing a husky among wolves. Although it looks a little bit like, the problem is that a husky is a husky, a real "wolf" that will never change.


    It seems that Spain has fallen into the position of powers, and it has little to do with everyone. In fact, this is not the case, which means that there is one less person on the table who is qualified to divide the cake.


    There are many countries that have ambitions to become great powers, but none of them have the strength and power. There is no replacement, which means that after France, the powers are missing one more.


    The number of powers has been declining. It seems that everyone has reduced the pressure and does not need to face so many bosses, which is conducive to the reduction of international disputes.


    In fact, that''s not the case at all. The reduction of the great powers can only show that the resources are more concentrated, and the strength of the top great powers will become stronger by absorbing these resources.


    The law of "the strong always keep strong" is vividly reflected here.


    With the decrease in the number of powers, international competition will also become more intense. At the critical moment of competition, all countries will be forced into teams.


    Perhaps in a short period of time, the three teams of Britain, Russia and Austria are standing side by side, which seems to be very stable. The problem is that the existence of the Russian-Austrian alliance directly broke this balance.


    Although Spain does not fall, and this pattern cannot be changed, at least it can bring comfort to everyone. At critical moments, everyone holds a group for warmth, and there is a chance to remain neutral.


    There is no doubt that the current situation is very unfavorable for Britain. After Spain''s fall, the international situation that Britain will face may deteriorate further.


    If possible, the British government certainly wants to win over the Spanish. Although Spain''s strength is not good, one more ally of the great powers is better than one more enemy of the great powers.


    Unfortunately, for various reasons, Britain and Spain are still on opposite sides. It is impossible for the Spanish government to surrender to the British government''s illusory promise, regardless of its own interests.


    Since the win cannot be achieved, it can only be suppressed.


    Shenluo killed France, and now is the time to reach the sky; Britain, which has not been performing for a long time, also needs to establish its prestige and establish its own supremacy.


    Otherwise, all countries will be taken away by the Vienna government, and Britain will be truly alone. From the moment the European Union was established, the British were destined to abandon "isolationism."


    The hard-pressed Spain became a victim of the great power game very tragically. Otherwise, the British government would not catch Spain to death.


    This is why the Spaniards suspect that the Vienna government is behind the scenes. No matter how you look at it, Shinra is the biggest beneficiary right now.


    Not only has enough strength, but also is the biggest beneficiary. If it has nothing to do with the black hand behind the scenes, who would believe it?


    If it wasn''t for certain that he didn''t do it, Franz would not believe it either. The Cuban independence movement has nothing to do with Shinra, but the increasingly unstable situation in Morocco is a bit shameful to allies.


    As an emperor with integrity, Franz would naturally not stab his little brother at this time. But the emperor''s discipline does not mean that all his subordinates also have discipline.


    There are indications that some people within the Holy Roman Empire are eyeing the Spanish colonies.


    Everyone knows that for the sake of international image, neither the prosperous Philippine Islands nor the Cuban Shinra can be eaten. The only place to start is in Morocco, which has not yet been controlled by Spain.


    Although it is defaulted by the governments of all countries to be the sphere of influence of Spain, the Kingdom of Morocco is indeed an independent country, not a colony of Spain.


    As the saying goes: "Don''t be afraid of the thief stealing, just be afraid of the thief."


    Now that the opportunity is here, some people naturally start small moves. Fortunately, these guys know how to take into account the impact, and they are also measured.


    They only imported a batch of arms into Morocco and sold them to indigenous tribes who hate Spain. They still did it in the name of British arms dealers.


    He did not plan the so-called Moroccan independence movement, which made Franz a little bit relieved. Of course, this may not be due to ethics. After all, the Kingdom of Morocco has always been independent and there is no need to do it again.


    Everything was done without words, without arousing a wave.


    Although he did not act aggressively, Franz felt embarrassed. In order to make up for the guilt in his heart, he decided to wait for the Spaniards to come down...once he visited, he would pay for the Moroccan area.


    ...

 Chapter 1035： Disaster

    Moroccan tribes who originally hated Spain, after acquiring a large number of weapons and ammunition, it is self-evident what will happen.


    Since all arms sales have put on the British vests and continue to pretend to be the British government to support the anti-Western movement in Morocco, it is even more so.


    There are precedents for supporting the Cuban independence movement, and then secretly supporting the anti-Western movement in Morocco is also a very natural operation.


    At least in the thinking mode of the chief of the Moroccan tribe, there is no reason to doubt at all. Besides, other things can be deceived, but genuine weapons and ammunition cannot lie.


    The difference in cognition filled the last loophole for this scam. The chiefs couldn''t possibly think that weapons and ammunition that were invaluable in their eyes were not much more expensive than potatoes and wheat in the eyes of another wave of people.


    The gun is the guts of the Moroccans, as the saying goes, "You have a gun in your hand and don''t panic in your heart." When the chiefs who had obtained the weapons faced the Spanish colonists, their confidence suddenly came up.


    To swallow, it doesn''t exist. To know that there is the support of the British Empire behind it, looking at the British warships in the Strait of Gibraltar on the opposite side brings unparalleled confidence to the chiefs.


    Driven by hatred and interests, the Spanish immigrants in Morocco lost their blood mold for a while. Being knocked on a sap is nothing at all. It is lucky to be able to get a life back, and the unlucky ones are sent to see God.


    Fortunately, there are no cannibal tribes in Morocco, otherwise you might have to go to the barbecue grill.


    There is nothing wrong with the civil conflict. The corrupt Moroccan government cannot control the tribes below it internally, and dare not offend the great powers externally.


    The same is true in the original time and space. The Spanish fought several battles with the local Moroccan tribes, and the Moroccan government was pretending to be deaf.


    The decadent Moroccan Sudanese government is worried, and the Spanish government, which is in endless trouble, is also uncomfortable at this moment.


    On the one hand, the personal and property safety of the diaspora must be guaranteed; on the other hand, the exhausted Spain is unable to open a third front.


    Diplomatic strength is actually just bluffing. If the indigenous tribes do not buy it, it will not help to scare the Moroccan government.


    ...


    Madrid, Cabinet meeting room.


    From the moment he stepped into the venue, Prime Minister Antonio tapped his fingers on the table, as if lost in endless contemplation.


    "Everyone is here, so let''s start today''s meeting! I believe you have all received the news, and our most worried thing has happened.


    Following the rebellions in the Philippines and Cuba, the Moroccan region is unstable. The indigenous tribes that are hostile to us have received funding from the British and are causing us trouble.


    What measures should be taken next to safeguard the interests of the empire is a topic we need to discuss today. "


    Regardless of whether the British support the Moroccan anti-Western movement, the British must now support it. This is a political need.


    Today, whether the Spanish government is willing or not, it must stand on the opposite side of the British.


    The money from the Vienna government is not for nothing. If it does not show its position, it will not only be the turmoil in Morocco, but the turmoil in Spain.


    Unlike the notorious and strait-blocked British, the influence of the Holy Roman Empire on the European continent is far more terrifying.


    If the Vienna government ceases to support them and turns to support the Revolutionary Party, Spain will not only be unable to defend the colonies, but even the mainland will be in chaos.


    Although the Vienna government, which is the stronghold of the conservatives, cannot support the Revolutionary Party now, the Spanish government does not know?


    No one can say about politics. There are too many stories about screaming and killing, and secretly providing support.


    Anyway, the relationship between Britain and the West has always been bad, and the British have recently lost half their lives on the colony issue, so they can simply go to the black and go directly against the British.


    Of course, the Spanish government¡¯s anti-British efforts are limited to shouting a few slogans politically to express its position. It is the Holy Roman Empire that really shoulders the heavy responsibility of anti-British.


    If Britain really falls, Antonio doesn''t mind rushing up and down, otherwise it''s better to stay on the sidelines.


    "Military means are obviously undesirable. The war in the Philippines is unstoppable, and the suppression of the Cuban rebellion has reached a critical moment. Not only the military can''t bear it, but the finances can''t stand it!"


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer Siegfried said earnestly. It''s not that he wants to help the military shirk, but the government''s pockets are really not.


    Although the Minister of Foreign Affairs went out for a round and borrowed two huge sums of money to come back, more than expected, but no amount of money can withstand the consumption of gold swallowing beasts.


    At the expectant glances cast by everyone, the Foreign Secretary Juniol frowned, and his good mood disappeared instantly.


    "Don''t expect too much. The Kingdom of Morocco has only nominal power over the tribes below. Even if an agreement is reached with them, it will not be able to bind the natives below.


    Can''t expect us to talk to uncivilized indigenous tribes? There are thousands of tribes in Morocco, large and small, more than our diplomats. "


    Deep down, Junior had already secretly complained: I really thought the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was omnipotent, and everything could be solved?


    Knowing that the situation in Morocco is turbulent and someone is manipulating behind it, and still expecting a settlement through negotiation, it is simply...


    Colonial Minister Marquis Taboyada said indifferently: "Military is undesirable, diplomacy can''t do it. We can''t just let it go, right?


    Those uncivilized indigenous people do not understand what international rules are. If the government does not take early measures to combat their arrogance, I am afraid that subsequent attacks will not be an exception.


    The face of Spain has been trampled on the ground. If you continue to let it go, everyone will know what will happen in the future. "


    In fact, the conflict between Spain and the indigenous tribes of Morocco is not once or twice.


    In order to solve this crisis, the Spanish government has sent troops many times. However, the final result is very touching.


    The original space-time Spain and the Moroccans continued to pk until 1926, and finally joined the French to carve up the northern Morocco area.


    Although the original space-time lost its richest colony in the Spanish-American War and Spain''s national power suffered heavy losses, Spain is not much better now.


    Except that the Luxiyong area was reclaimed and the face was brighter, there was not much difference in essence.


    Although Cuba and the Philippines are in their hands, the two colonies are fighting for independence. Not only cannot blood transfusion to the country, but also constantly **** blood from the Spanish government.


    The dilemma of choice is a headache for any government.


    To fall on the inefficient Spanish government, let alone. Meetings and discussions are held every day, but there is no feasible plan.


    ...


    London


    As the international situation continues to deteriorate, as the well-deserved hegemon of this era, John Bull will naturally not sit still.


    It is almost an open secret that the Vienna government has adopted diplomatic means to continuously contain Britain. Limited by geopolitics, the British government has no way to compete with Shinra on the European continent.


    Anyone with a discerning eye knows that if we go on at the current pace, the longer the time is, the worse it will be for Britain.


    However, neither procrastination nor success. Although the Holy Roman Empire is Britain''s biggest competitor, the development directions of the two sides are completely different.


    One is based on land power as the core and supplemented by sea power as wings; the other is to completely center on sea power and give up land power development.


    If there is a showdown now, no one can help and no one will say. The key is that in the confrontational war of attrition, Britain is likely to be dragged to death by the opponent.


    The population is insufficient, the industry cannot keep up, and there is a lack of allies. How dare the British government showdown?


    Without breaking the skin, Britain''s hegemony can be maintained. Once you really turn your face, you may fall immediately.


    A sane government will naturally not play the influx of national gambling. It is not suitable for players who already wear shoes.


    As an old-school empire, Britain is best at acting as a shit-cutter. It''s just that the current situation in Europe limits their performance.


    But these difficulties did not scare the British. If there is no condition, then create the conditions yourself.


    Fighting Spain is only the first step, and it seems that Britain has not gained much from it, but this has cut off the help of Shinra.


    The only problem is that it overestimated the strength of Spain and misjudged the importance of Spain to Shinra.


    But this can only be regarded as bad luck for Spain. Britain is unwilling to see the three major powers on its own and must find an opportunity to differentiate the relationship between Russia and the West.


    If the Russian-Austrian alliance is not broken, it can only be done with Spain. The divorced Ossi relationship was indeed successful, but Spain was almost abolished, and the hatred between the two countries broke out.


    The new hatred and the old hatred together, the relationship between Britain and the West is completely cool. Fortunately, Spain is in decline and is unable to retaliate, otherwise the London government would capsize this time.


    It doesn''t matter whether the process is tortuous, as long as the final result is good, that''s fine.


    Although there are not many real gains, Britain is still the nominal victor after Spain is dismissed.


    It shattered the possible "Oossi Anti-British Alliance", and yes, just because of a "possibility", it caused a cold in Spain.


    At this point, the competition between the powers is so cruel. If you feel threatened, you can shoot you down. The reason is that simple.


    At 10 Downing Street, the British cabinet meeting opened again.


    Prime Minister Robert Cecil: "The Russian-Austrian Alliance has lasted for almost half a century. If you go back, it can continue into the last century.


    After a long period of alliance, the interests of the two countries have been intertwined. It is difficult for us to separate them simply by relying on traditional methods.


    But this alliance poses too much threat to us. Once we turn our faces one day, we will face the threat of two powers.


    The Russians went south to India, and the Shenluo went out of the Mediterranean. The four continents of Asia, Europe and Africa will become battlefields, and the empire is unable to deal with so many fronts at the same time.


    The time has come to test us. If Britain''s hegemony is to continue, it must break the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    The worst thing is to let one of the countries remain neutral in the event of a conflict, and the empire cannot face two enemies at the same time.


    There is not much time left for us. The Central Asia Railway, which was built by the Vienna government for the Russians, has completed one-third of the project, and the railway is likely to be opened to traffic before 1900. "


    Only mentioning the Russian-Austrian Union, not talking about the European Union, is naturally not ignored by Robert Cecil. The main reason is that the Russian-Austrian alliance is deeply entrenched, while the European Union is only a grass-roots team.


    Although in its response to the previous economic crisis and intervention in the Philippine campaign, the European Union played an important role and strengthened its cohesion.


    But the Caotai team is the Caotai team, and it is impossible to straighten out the grievances and grudges within the alliance in a short while.


    There is no problem in letting European countries be the wings and waving the flag. If these countries were to send troops to war with Britain, Vienna would not be so good at face.


    Of course, the most important thing is strength. After Spain was abolished, Russia and Austria were left in the European Union. Even if the remaining countries dared to participate in hegemony disputes, they would not have enough strength.


    Even if Shinra finds a way to pull these small countries into the water, he can''t count on this bunch of clowns to really contribute. The existence of the European Union is purely political than military.


    In contrast, the Russian-Austrian alliance is the existence that Britain has to face. The Russians took away India, and Shinra took over the remaining colonies and hegemony of Britain, and the distribution of benefits was clear at a glance.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron: "We have tried to divide the relationship between Russia and Austria, but the final result is everyone knows, every time is in vain.


    The bureaucrats of the tsarist government have been corrupted by their interests. The Russian-Austrian Alliance and their personal interests are tied together. Anyone who wants to cut off their financial means will be hit hardest.


    Not to mention the horrible internal stability of the Vienna government, there is still an emperor with the highest prestige since the establishment of the Habsburg dynasty.


    If it''s just these, the key is that after the strategic southward move from the tsarist government, there will be no conflict of core interests between Russia and Austria.


    No matter how we provoke the relationship between the two countries, the first strategic goal of the Russians is always India, while the strategic goal of Shinra is world hegemony.


    It just so happened that we blocked the way of Russia and Austria at the same time and became their common enemy. "


    Common enemy + common interest = closest ally.


    The truth formula is here, and no one can overthrow it. It is indeed difficult to expect the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to split the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    "Otherwise it will lead to disasters?"


    The Minister of Economy, Aquina, proposed: "The Russians'' strategic choice is not just India. There is also a wealth of land comparable to India in the east.


    The Tsarist government also has a Yellow Russia strategy. The only problem is traffic. Since the Austrians can help the Russians to build the Central Asia Railway, we can also help the Russians to build the Siberian Railway.


    With the greed of the tsarist government, they will not give up their ambitions for the East. If you can become the boss, no one wants to be the second child.


    It is impossible for the Russians to be unclear. Once Shenluo gains hegemony, it will be the end of the secret agreement between the two countries.


    Once the Shenluo gains hegemony, even if they win India, the strength between Russia and Austria will not shrink, but will further increase.


    We now provide them with a new choice, an opportunity to surpass Shinra. The tsarist government would refuse without reason. "


    A dead fellow is not dead. In the industry of digging holes and burying mines, Britain is definitely a master.


    ¡¤

 Chapter 1036： The enemy is in Congress

    "Where does the money come from?"


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer Pavel Lisizian issued a soul torture.


    How poor the tsarist government is, no one can give a definite answer to this question. In short, it is certain that there is no money to repair the Siberian Railway.


    As early as 1891, the Tsarist government organized road experts to launch the Siberian Railway Exploration Project. Yes, it was started after Nicholas II was assassinated in Japan.


    Although Alexander III was a peace sect among the czars, he was also a good father. If it were not limited by traffic, it is estimated that after the Anglo-Russian War ended, the Russo-Japanese War started ahead of schedule.


    Whether it is because of a moment of anger or preparations, the Siberian Railway project has been launched.


    The results of the exploration are very terrible. Starting from Moscow, you have to pass through a vast pine forest, cross the Ural Mountains, and pass through the tundra of Siberia before finally reaching the Pacific Ocean.


    The distance is far away, no matter how far it is, it is not as far as the ring railway of Shinra. The key is the harsh natural conditions.


    The same is for railway repair. If the construction cost of the plain railway is 1, then the construction cost of the Siberian railway may be 2, 3, 4...


    There is no money in his pocket, and he doesn''t do things hard. Just when the tsarist government hesitated whether to start the construction of the Siberian railway, the Vienna government took action.


    The equally alluring "Central Asia Railway Project" was released, making the Tsarist government even more hesitant. It just didn''t take long for the Russians to hesitate, the Vienna government helped them make up their minds-"Building aid"!


    Open the map and you will know that whether it is the Siberian Railway or the Central Asia Railway, the construction cost is an astronomical figure.


    It is undoubtedly a terrible thing to let the not-rich tsarist government bear this expenditure. In order to build the Siberian Railway, the Russians also lived frugally.


    From 1891 to 1901 alone, the Tsarist government invested 1.46 billion rubles, far exceeding the military expenditures during the same period.


    After 13 years of hard work, on July 13, 1904, the world''s longest railway trunk line began to open to traffic. The follow-up project was eventually bumped and bumped and continued until 1916.


    In contrast, the construction conditions of the Central Asia Railway are still better, but of course they are just a few things.


    Although there is no need to be with the frozen ground all the year round, the endless mountains of Afghanistan are also miserable.


    Whether it is for strategic needs or for the sake of its own wallet, the Tsarist government decisively chose the Central Asia Railway.


    Even if it knew that the Vienna government was calculating the relationship between Britain and Russia, the tsarist government had no room for rejection.


    In the words of an optimistic minister in the tsarist government: "Regardless of the number of Austrians, the Central Asian Railway is always beneficial to the empire. Whether or not to go south, the initiative is still in our hands."


    There is no problem in theory. The initiative to go south is indeed in the hands of the tsarist government, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to make decisions for them.


    It''s just that this can fool ordinary people. India has such a large piece of fat almost on the dining table without using a knife and fork to divide it. Is it still a bear?


    In essence, the Minister of Economy proposed to help the Russians build the Siberian Railway. As long as the railway is open to traffic, nothing needs to be done, and the greedy bear will go out for food.


    It is true that Mao Xiong''s eastward advance will harm Britain''s interests, but it is clear at a glance which is more important than going south to India.


    When the time comes to curb the growth of the Russians, it will not be a matter for the British family. Shinra will also not watch the Russians complete the "Yellow Russia Plan."


    If done properly, the final outcome will evolve into: Britain and Austria pit a bear together.


    It is estimated that after a proxy war, the Russians will suffer a lot of hard work. There are too many to guarantee that it is not difficult for them to settle down for ten years.


    The most important thing is that a thorn was buried in the Russian-Austrian alliance. With this thorn, even if the two countries did not meet each other in battle, they would not be as close as they are now.


    If everything goes well, in the future Anglo-Austrian hegemony, the tsarist government will find ways to drag Shenluo behind.


    The plan is perfect. The only question is: Where does the money for the construction of the "Siberian Railway" come from?


    The Anglo-Russian relationship is not as close as the Russian-Austrian relationship. The Vienna government helped the Russians build the Central Asia Railway, but only helped to advance part of the funds.


    Mainly the project exploration, design, management and other expenses, labor and raw materials are provided by the tsar government itself.


    For the sake of the Russian-Austrian League, even if someone in the country raises objections, the Vienna government can handle it.


    It won¡¯t work if you put it on Britain. The blood of the Anglo-Russian Afghan war hasn¡¯t been done yet?


    At this time, I spent money and effort to help the Russians build railways. The families of the soldiers who died in the Anglo-Russian War might have their hearts broken.


    If it really arouses public outrage, the opposition party will certainly help. Although national interests are important, party interests are even more important.


    I oppose the enemy, and I support the enemy. It has always been common in politics. As for whether it is correct or not, it doesn¡¯t matter, it depends on what is needed.


    If it''s just a funding gap of ¡ê1.8 million, everyone can still find a way to get together, hide from the public''s sight, and flatten the account with special expenses.


    But as far as the Siberian Railway is concerned, without an investment of hundreds of millions of pounds, it will not be able to pass the train.


    Even if the Russians were to provide labor and materials, it would cost tens of millions of pounds. To spend such a large sum of money, no matter what method is adopted, the confidentiality cannot be kept.


    Secretary of the Navy Flora: "It''s not just a question of money. Our relationship with the Russians is so tense, even if we offer to help build the Siberian Railway, I am afraid the tsarist government will not believe it.


    Unless we are just paying for the railway exploration design and construction, otherwise they will not be at ease. "


    This is the inevitable result. Suddenly one day, the enemy suddenly came to help you repair the railway, and you would suspect a conspiracy if you put it on anyone.


    From the standpoint of the Tsarist government, the British offered to help build the Siberian Railway. It is estimated that the Russians¡¯ first reaction was: This is for destruction.


    After all, the construction of the Central Asia Railway has reached a critical moment, and it will be opened to traffic in a few years. It is normal for the British to feel pressure.


    For the safety of India, Britain took the initiative to destroy the construction of the Central Asia Railway without any problems.


    Although the Russian Empire is huge, the Tsarist government''s ability to mobilize materials is limited. The construction of the Central Asia Railway has already mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources. If the construction of the Siberian Railway is restarted, it will obviously increase logistical pressure.


    The explanation is to cover up. No matter what the British government says, the Russians will think this is a conspiracy by the British, trying to use the Siberian Railway plan to delay the construction of the Central Asia Railway.


    Help with prospecting design and construction, not to mention. The railway that the British helped build, who knows if it will work in the end?


    As Flora said, unless it''s just giving money and leaving everything to the Russians to toss about, otherwise the tsarist government won''t be at ease.


    The problem is that the British government is still worried about just giving money. Who can guarantee that after the Russians get the money, they will spend it on the construction of the Siberian Railway, rather than on the military expenditures for the south to India?


    The British government doesn''t have such a thing as morality, nor does the Tsarist government. It is too difficult for the two countries that lack the most basic trust to cooperate.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron: "The issue of trust is actually not difficult to solve. It is inconvenient for us to come forward. A third country can come forward and communicate with the Russians.


    It is not difficult to persuade the Russian military industry to agree to the construction of the Siberian Railway. The current Tsar is Nicholas II. The unpleasant trip to Tokyo has always made Nicholas II feel good.


    From the standpoint of Nicholas II, going east to seek revenge from the Japanese is probably more attractive than going south to India.


    After all, we are not soft persimmons either. Even if the Central Asian Railway is opened to traffic, the Russians'' odds of winning are still not high.


    Compared with going south, Dongjin has a significantly higher success rate and will bring greater benefits.


    If the Russians can realize the Yellow Russia plan before the end of the battle for hegemony, then it will be a three-legged pattern.


    Being able to be the boss by himself, no one wants to be a little brother, let alone an arrogant bear.


    Despite the fact that Russia-Austria relations seem to be very good, in fact, many Russians are not convinced of the position of the European hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire.


    This bait is enough to make the Russians hooked. As long as the tsarist government takes this step, the Russian-Austrian alliance will end.


    Vienna can tolerate a powerful Russian empire, but it absolutely cannot tolerate a Russian empire that can threaten itself.


    In a sense, the Russians pose a much greater threat to the Holy Roman Empire than we do.


    After all, they are all land-powered countries, and they happen to be neighbors. Although the European continent is vast, it cannot accommodate two hegemons.


    In contrast, the problem of funding is difficult to solve. The congressmen would not agree to subsidize the Russians, even if it is strategically necessary. "


    "The enemy is in Parliament", this is the emotion that every British government will have. If you don''t talk about it, you can''t black, the British Parliament is indeed more troublesome to the government than any enemy.


    If there is no Congress and opposition parties dragging their feet, the international situation will not evolve to the present situation.


    As early as the middle of the European War, the last British government wanted to send troops to intervene, but a lot of time was wasted in parliament quarrels and gambling with opposition parties.


    Before discussing a result, the French are gone. Needless to say, the dust has settled, naturally only selling teammates. It can be considered to be an ally with Britain, but it is impossible to share suffering.


    Similar incidents have not only happened once, and going back further, there are also a series of international events such as the previous Ottoman Wars, the invasion of Italy by France, and the annexation of South Germany by Austria.


    Britain in 1895 could not help the Holy Roman Empire, but forty years ago, Britain was absolutely capable of preventing Austria¡¯s expansion.


    Not to mention preventing Austria¡¯s annexation of South Germany, at least to destroy Austria¡¯s colonial plan, the absolute superiority of the Royal Navy continued until the early 1980s.


    Before that, the Austrian Navy was a little brother. It was not until the advent of the former Dreadnought that the gap was narrowed to the point where it had the ability to lose-lose.


    Of course, because of the times, the two big bosses of France and Russia attracted firepower in the front, so that politicians at that time underestimated the threat of Austria.


    When the British government began to pay attention, the Holy Roman Empire was about to come out, and it was too late to do anything.


    There are everything in this world, but there is no regret medicine. The most serious challenge is encountered when one is not paying attention to British hegemony.


    The problems encountered by the predecessors have now fallen to the British government again.


    If the Congress cannot be settled, the funds for the construction of the Siberian Railway will not be available; without this railway, there will be no way to talk about disasters; if the tsarist government does not look east, then the ultimate plan to divide the Russian-Austrian alliance will eventually become "underwater". Moon, flowers in the mirror".


    After hesitating for a while, Robert Cecil nodded: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first finds a third party to contact the Russians. There is a gap between them. We can at least avoid the anger of the people.


    As for the issue of Congress, you first communicate with the members of the party in private. I will visit the Queen. "


    There was no way, Prime Minister Robert Cecil had to seek more help when facing the pressure of Congress alone.


    In the Victorian era, the British royal family was not a rubber stamp. Although the elderly Queen Victoria has rarely been involved in politics, no one can ignore her existence.


    To suppress opposition in Congress, the strength of the Conservative Party is not enough. For the sake of the overall situation, Robert Cecil had to turn to Queen Victoria for help.

 Chapter 1037： Mess

    Money is hard to get, and the middleman is hard to find. If you want this intermediary, you must first have three basic elements: first, to have a good relationship with the Russians; second, to have certain financial resources; third, not to be influenced by Russia and Austria.


    Without a good relationship, fudge work is not easy to start. Only if the relationship is good enough can the following story be continued.


    There is no love and hate for no reason in this world. Even if the heavens are really pie, before eating it, you must first verify whether it is poisonous.


    This requires a good story, one that made the Tsarist government believe that the intermediary was for its own benefit and helped to build the Siberian Railway.


    Stories alone are certainly not enough, and a certain amount of capital is also necessary. This capital does not need much, as long as part of the cost of the Siberian Railway is paid in advance.


    Or follow the example of the Vienna government in assisting the construction of the Central Asia Railway and find a railway company to build the Siberian Railway, allowing the Russians to default on the costs of exploration, design, management and machinery and equipment rental.


    There is no shortage of artificial bears, and raw materials can also solve most of them. Except for rails that may need to be imported, the Russians can provide everything else.


    In fact, the most expensive part of railway construction is labor and raw materials. After solving these two big heads, the cost has been removed by 70% or 80%.


    There are no taxes and no fees. For this kind of strategic railway, someone undertaking the construction of the tsarist government must give the green light all the way, and even bureaucrats dare not extend their hands.


    If you don¡¯t talk about it, you can¡¯t black out, the original space-time can build the main line of the Siberian Railway at a cost of less than 2 billion rubles.


    Corruption may still exist, but relatively incorruptible still achieved it. If it is really performed at the normal level of the Russian bureaucracy, this number will not increase three to five times, it will be impossible to complete the work.


    No way, the conditions in Siberia are too bad, and the construction is really difficult. With limited technical conditions, construction costs cannot be low at all.


    Therefore, financial resources are also indispensable. The so-called "not much" is only for local tyrants like Britain.


    In fact, there are few countries in the world that can raise tens of millions of pounds, even if it is raised in installments.


    Although it was Britain who paid the money behind the scenes, having financial resources was also an indispensable condition.


    If a poor country suddenly made such a huge sum of money, it would definitely arouse the suspicion of the Russians.


    If the Tsarist government knows that the funds come from the London government, it is estimated that the plan would have been cold before the start.


    In addition to the first two, the most important thing is to be bold. Countries that dare to participate in the disputes between Shenluo and Britain these days are definitely the most audacious.


    There is no need to count on the European continent. Only Denmark has good relations with the tsarist government. The problem is that the Nordic Federation is in charge of Sweden, but Sweden and the Russians are feuds.


    In addition to the bad relationship, what is more important is that they are not within the sphere of influence of Russia and Austria and can guarantee their own safety.


    There is no way, the Nordic Federation is under the nose of Russia and Austria, once the plan is exposed, the fate waiting for them can be imagined.


    The extremely high risk inherently determines that countries participating in this plan must have a certain degree of self-insurance capabilities. Even if the plan is revealed, it will not bring itself to death.


    If you cannot guarantee your own safety, no matter how big the benefits Britain promises, it is impossible for others to participate.


    When you open the map, you will know that there are only two countries that are not within the sphere of influence of Russia and Austria, and have certain financial and military strength, and are not afraid of being retaliated afterwards.


    Considering that it has good diplomatic relations with the Russians, then only the United States of America will meet the conditions.


    As for the other candidate, because the Czar supported the North during the Civil War, the relationship between the Confederate States and the Russians after independence was naturally not much better.


    The United States has met all the innate conditions, but the acquired conditions are still lacking. The biggest problem is: lack of courage.


    The Americans in the original time and space have been so persuaded these years, they are clearly paying attention to fighting Cuba, but they are shocked by the strength of Spain and dare not move.


    Just keep making small moves in secret to test the Spaniard''s reaction. Of course, the Spanish government did not disappoint, exposing its own weakness.


    In the end, the U.S. government lingered until 1898 before it "risked" and planned the Spanish-American War. It was after defeating Spain that American talents gradually lost their fear of European powers.


    Needless to say now, Americans who have been beaten up by society must be even more embarrassing!


    Even the fallen Spain did not dare to move. It was too embarrassing for them to calculate the Russian-Austrian alliance.


    ...


    While the British were still worrying about how to move the United States, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 came to an end. The Japanese government, which is in the high light, never dreamed that they would be betrayed.


    Of course, it is not betrayed. It is originally a chess piece, and it is naturally controlled by the player of the chess before it jumps out of the board.


    The advantages of the great powers are not easy to take advantage of. Britain has paid so much to the Japanese and it always needs to be reciprocated.


    The Japanese government, lost in the joy of victory and unable to extricate itself, naturally could not think of so much.


    It doesn¡¯t take that long, and the Japanese government won¡¯t be able to laugh. The intervention of the international community has started, and I want to eat... (brain supplement)


    One wave has not settled, another wave has risen.


    Cuba is still fighting, the Philippines is still drilling the ravine, the war in the Far East has not ceased, and Europe is in chaos again.


    Everyone has taken care of the European economic revitalization strategy, but France has been omitted.


    Although Spain recruited a group of French mercenaries, to some extent alleviated the crisis in France, but this is still a drop in the bucket for a country.


    Theory is always just theory, reality is cruel. Franz envisioned "a mercenary to feed a family", which now looks more like a beautiful fairy tale.


    Not everyone has a strong sense of responsibility. Except for the initial relocation allowance, which was left behind, most of the mercenaries did not send money back home as soon as they were paid after leaving the mainland.


    I have to admit that they have a strong adaptability and quickly adapted to the life of a mercenary. After getting the salary, all of them have lived "the days when I have wine and are drunk now".


    Less than half are willing to send money to their homes. Most of these people who are willing to send money only send a small part of their income. Those who can account for 13% of income can be called "Gujiamen".


    In this context, the mercenaries whose high hopes Franz had planned to make money to support their families naturally ended in bankruptcy.


    People always have to eat, and the French economy has collapsed as early as the war. The European economic crisis is coming to an end, but the economic crisis in France is still far away.


    The trauma caused by the war was too great, and the refugees expelled by various countries made this country miserable even more.


    Although the French government has worked hard to resettle the refugees, develop the economy and create jobs as much as possible, there are huge war reparations on their shoulders, and the resources they can use are really limited.


    The fact that the Vienna government did not collect compensation does not mean that other countries did not send people to collect it. At least the Russian army stationed outside of Paris completed the task of collecting compensation as soon as possible.


    That''s right, the Paris government can''t afford to pay the indemnity, so the Russians do it themselves. The Russian army has been dispatched. The collection of war reparations must go smoothly!


    There are no standards at all, and taxes are levied purely based on personal preferences. It is also necessary to charge three or five more. The Russian officers and soldiers who participated in the tax collection activities all made a lot of money.


    Just being so tossed by them has suffered the French people. King Carlos, who could not stand the humiliation, directly led the government to a strike in protest.


    The angry French people have already taken up weapons to resist the atrocities of the Russian army, including some government forces also participated in the attack on the Russian army.


    Just after Franz took a nap, France became a mess again. Looking at the mess in front of him, Franz suddenly regretted leaving the Russian army stationed in Paris.


    Yes, suppressing the revolutionary Russian army is indeed a good hand. The problem is that their ability to cause trouble is even better.


    It¡¯s no problem to get war indemnities from France, but you have to leave a sigh of relief!


    Sending soldiers out to collect taxes, Franz very doubted what kind of commander it was to give such a brain-dead order.


    Anyone who is a bit self-aware will know what the Russian army is. Usually stationed in a military camp makes the place miserable.


    It is not so much that it is released for taxation, it is better to be released for robbery. It was enough to play this way during the war. Now the war is over long ago. It''s strange that the French didn''t break out even if they played like this.


    Tossing to tossing, as long as he makes trouble, he can clean up the mess, Franz has no objection.


    Obviously, things have caused trouble in front of him, the emperor, and the Allied troops stationed in France must be unable to resist it.


    Otherwise, who is satiated and is okay to trouble his leader? You must know that this kind of ignorant behavior has a great influence on your "personal career."


    It is always easy to create problems, but difficult to solve them. As the leader of the Allied forces, the **** determines the position, and which side to stand on is self-evident.


    Many years of emperor''s career told Franz that he shouldn''t just look at the surface in a hurry when encountering things, but also analyze the inside.


    On the bright side, the disaster was caused by the Russians, and naturally it was the responsibility of the Russian troops stationed in Paris. However, do the French have no responsibility?


    Now that I know the complaint, why did you go?


    If the Carlos government protested to the headquarters of the Allied Forces as soon as the problem occurred, someone might have interfered with the actions of the Russian army.


    Even if you didn''t expect it at the time, when the problem broke out, you could always report the situation to the Allied Headquarters immediately, right?


    There were so many opportunities to prevent the Russian army from taxing, but the French government perfectly missed them all. When things got up, a government went on strike to protest.


    Such obvious behavior is clearly deliberate indulgence. Just wait for things to happen so that you can take advantage of the sympathy of caring people in the alliance.


    Franz admitted that the French plan was successful and that such a big mess was caused, and the Allies really needed to give the French an explanation.


    It''s just that this explanation is uncertain whether they want it or not. After gaining insight into the goals of the French, Franz''s jealousy towards the Carlos government took another step higher.


    In this context, to deal with France''s current mess, it must be carefully considered.


    ...

 Chapter 1038： Complex Russian politics

    For Franz, the problem is always unfinished, and as long as you don''t care about it, it is no longer a problem.


    The trouble in France is indeed big news for the media, but for the Holy Roman Empire, it is actually not even a small cold.


    Since it was caused by the Russians, let the tsarist government take care of it. Anyway, Shenluo did not station troops in the French mainland, even if it was bloodied, the Vienna government would not be anxious.


    The only trouble is probably that international public opinion will be very unfavorable. It''s just that today is different. As the boss of the European Union, the Vienna government has a lot stronger anti-lightning properties.


    It is not the Shinra army that is causing trouble now. Even if it has been criticized by public opinion, it will at best accuse the Vienna government of "inaction."


    "Omission" is not a sin. Looking at modern history, we know that the Vienna government''s policy of inaction has continued for many years.


    For European governments, the boss''s "doing" is far more terrible than "inaction". If the Vienna government has to manage everything, it is estimated that the European Union will not be as stable as it is now.


    Similar to later generations, if the US government suddenly stops tossing and does nothing, all countries in the world will only celebrate, instead of jumping out and accusing Americans of inaction.


    There is only one main reason for not being sprayed, and that is the usual trivial things, you have to participate, but at the critical moment, you withdraw and refuse to take responsibility.


    Although the chaos in France is showing signs of expansion, after all, it has not reached the point where it cannot be dealt with. The Vienna government will not take action for the time being, and let the Russians handle it by themselves. There is no problem in theory.


    Of course, there is nothing wrong with this, but only from the standpoint of the Holy Roman Empire itself and a third party with no interests.


    The French and Russians at the center of the storm would never think so.


    Without the Vienna government coming out to mediate, the French and Russian governments at this moment have actually been forced to a corner.


    compromise?


    If the Carlos government dares to make concessions, the French people dare to change to an emperor.


    Without the strength to work hard with the enemy, it is already very embarrassing; if you don''t dare to cooperate without violence, how can you prove that you stand with the French people?


    The French government had no choice, and the Czarist government was embarrassed. Nicholas II, who had just succeeded to the throne, encountered this big trouble before he could adapt to the supreme power brought by the tsar.


    There is no point in investigating right or wrong. Once you investigate in depth, the final result will most likely be a face.


    According to the Russian headquarters in France, this was a conspiracy of the French, deliberately provoking a conflict between the Russian army and the local people, which caused the situation to get out of control.


    Whether others believe it or not, Nicholas II will not believe it anyway. The French conspiracy may exist, but the main cause of the situation out of control is definitely not a small conspiracy.


    There is no way. The **** reporter recorded the atrocities of the Russian army. The photos have already appeared in the newspaper, and they can''t be washed off.


    Some people even mailed a small video film to Nicholas II, and also included a sincere letter, hoping that Nicholas II would stop the atrocities of the Russian army.


    That¡¯s all for letters, similar letters Nicholas II received too much. If they are all concentrated, they can hold several trains of leather.


    Without bragging, if he lived in the 20th century, Nicholas II would be able to live a middle-class life by selling the waste paper that he received every day.


    Especially recently, almost all well-known figures in Europe have sent him letters. To persuade politely and tactfully, those who don''t give face will directly scold them.


    Fortunately, Nicholas II had a good self-cultivation. If he were replaced by a careful czar, he might have to send someone to get rid of these gesticulating guys.


    However, no matter how good the cultivation is, it can''t withstand the impact of "small movies". If it weren''t for the distance, Nicholas II would definitely call the commander in Paris in front of him to let him know what it is.


    I have seen stupid one, but never seen such a stupid one. It is barely understandable that the photos taken by reporters secretly. But if someone filmed a documentary on the spot, it would not be justified.


    This year''s camera is not a small toy. When such a big guy shoots aside, the Russian soldiers at the scene did not stop it. Nicholas II can no longer describe it in words.


    In short, these video materials are quite detrimental to the tsarist government. Recently, I have been in peace for more than ten years. I have finally squeezed into the circle of European civilization, and now I am kicked out again.


    The "barbaric" and "cruel" hats were taken off by the Russian Empire in a short time. The international image that was painstakingly managed in the time of Alexander III is completely lost at this moment.


    Thanks to the vagueness of the video data, it is impossible to accurately identify the identities of the Russian soldiers, otherwise Nicholas II would have to send the waste to see God.


    The situation has been eroded, and it is also a matter of the future to be held accountable, and the most important thing at the moment is the aftermath.


    The headquarters of the Allied Forces, controlled by the Vienna government, directly ordered the Russian troops stationed in Paris to solve the problems themselves. Regardless of whether the czarist government wants it or not, it can only bite the bullet now.


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    In the Winter Palace, Nicholas II sat on the first place with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "What happened in France has seriously affected our international image.


    In order to recover these adverse effects and safeguard the interests of the Russian Empire, we must now take decisive measures.


    ..."


    Obviously, Nicholas II has not figured out the point yet. "International image", once that thing is corrupted, it is really broken.


    It is not impossible to restore it, but it is definitely not something that can be changed in a short time.


    Instead of entangled in the international image, it is better to find a way to stabilize the situation in France. These benefits are truly visible and tangible.


    Pitt Donoschef reminded: "Your Majesty, the Allied Forces Headquarters has authorized us to deal with French affairs.


    The most urgent thing is to stabilize the situation in Paris. Note to the commander in France, the matter of prosecuting the relevant persons responsible can be handled after the situation has stabilized. "


    (Very good to Donoschev: Nicholas II''s personal teacher and adviser, Director of the General Administration of Orthodox Affairs)


    There is no way, the Allied forces authorized the Russian troops stationed in Paris to deal with it with full authority, which seems to be very trusting, but in fact it is to let the tsarist government clean up the mess.


    The incident was caused by the Russian troops stationed in France. Now that the situation is out of control, the Tsarist government cannot shirk its blame and cannot shirk it.


    And the aftermath must be done well. Otherwise, the other garrisoned allies that have suffered unwarranted disasters will have to come over and ask for trouble.


    It is not a question of whether you are afraid or not. The key is that everyone eats together in the same pot and needs to cooperate with each other. If the relationship is really frozen, the situation of the Russian troops in France will be even worse.


    It is hard to say that if the French were completely taken away, the strength of the French-Russian troops would not be able to hold the ground.


    Limited by distance, even if the Russian Empire wants reinforcements, there is not enough time and can only rely on the strength of its allies.


    Perhaps the strength of a single country is limited, but the combined strength of these dozens of countries is actually not too far away from the Russian Empire.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Sergey Witt: "The Secretary said rightly that the current situation does not allow us to delay.


    The Vienna government has now made it clear that it does not want to interfere. The French government has gone on strike again. From now on, we need to finance our own expenses in France.


    The longer the delay, the greater the loss of the empire.


    In order to solve the problem as soon as possible, I propose to send a delegation to Paris immediately to investigate the cause of the incident and coordinate relations with the French government.


    In any case, we must first appease the French government. Only when they come out to work can social order be restored as soon as possible. "


    It is not that Sergey Witt opposes violent suppression, but the main reason is that the situation in France is too complicated and violence cannot solve the problem.


    The people who want to solve the problems seem to be too weak for the Russian troops stationed in France. Taking into account the financial pressure, it is impossible for the tsarist government to send 1.8 million Russian troops to play a major purge.


    Since violence is not acceptable, it can only be reasonable. Anyway, France is a defeated country and the start will be short by three points.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich: "I am afraid it will be difficult to do. The French government went on strike and protested with the main purpose of wanting us to withdraw from Paris.


    However, this is precisely our most unlikely concession. If there is no garrison, how do we guarantee the war compensation?


    How can the interests of the empire in France be maintained?


    Even if we don''t care about these, we must also consider the positions of the anti-French alliance countries. The unilateral compromise of the empire to the French would only put the empire in a very embarrassing situation. "


    No objection, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has limited capabilities. It is simply impossible to persuade the French with a three-inch tongue.


    The bottom line of the tsarist government is here clearly, and the biggest concession is nothing more than: next time you don''t collect taxes yourself, then there will be no more.


    Investigating the responsible person is also handled internally, and the final result is nothing more than a fine of three drinks.


    The reason why the parties accepted the punishment was not because of the atrocities of the Russian army; it was the failure to block the news during the robbery and killing, which made the tsarist government passive.


    Regarding the atrocities committed by the Russian army, it is impossible for the Tsarist government to admit anything now. No matter how full the evidence is, the tsarist government can only survive to the end.


    The French can never be satisfied with the result of such a treatment.


    If you want to use diplomatic means to solve the problem, you must at least throw a few scapegoats out, so that the French can vent their grievances.


    Obviously, this kind of offending the military is impossible for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do.


    Not wanting to offend his colleagues, but also unwilling to bear the consequences of the failure of the negotiation, Mikhailovich will naturally put the ugly words on the front, so that future problems can pass the responsibility.


    The positions of the civil service group are not unified, let alone the military. In addition to force suppression, it is also force suppression. It is impossible to assume responsibility anyway.


    Although the interests of the empire are important, personal status and future are obviously more important. Anyone in the position of Secretary of the Army will first protect the interests of his own little brother.


    ...


    For Nicholas II, who was soft-headed, the high-level government disputes were the greatest torture. Each has its own rationale, and it is too difficult for the czar to make a choice.


    Maybe it was because I was impatient to hear, or maybe because of something, Nicholas II interrupted the discussion.


    "Well, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs negotiates with the French first. If they understand the current affairs and accept our goodwill; if the French refuses our goodwill, they will use a bayonet to make them sober."


    Diplomacy + military work together to solve the problem, exactly as described in the book, it seems that there is nothing wrong with it.


    As for the effect, I will know after using it. Anyway, Nicholas II is very satisfied now, taking everyone''s opinions together and taking care of everything.


    The only trouble is the specific executors, who need a headache again. Whether it is headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the military, the great Tsar did not give a clear answer to this question.


    Although they knew it was trouble, everyone present tacitly chose to avoid it.


    Who is the leader is not only involved in the aftermath issue, but also related to the ranking of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the government power structure.


    It''s nothing more than the Tsar''s direct appointment. It is nothing more than a matter of imperial ministers and does not affect the balance of power.


    However, if someone else pierced the window paper, that would put the secret political struggle on the desktop, and there would be no room for maneuver.


    In politics, this is undoubtedly a taboo. All the people present are smart people, knowing what they can and cannot do.

 Chapter 1039： It’s not too big to watch the excitement, add a fire

    The decision of the Tsarist government was undoubtedly to pour a barrel of oil on France, which is already full of sparks, and make the situation even more uncontrollable.


    Fortunately, after the victory of the Anti-French War, the Allied forces seized the weapons of the French, otherwise it is not just attacking the Russian soldiers alone.


    Seeing the full escalation of the conflict, King Carlos, who was at the center of the storm, decisively used the excuse of seeking international assistance to escape from the powder barrel in Paris.


    The king was forced to run away from the storm, and the French government, which had been on strike in protest, naturally closed the door.


    A similar scene happened after the original space-time war. It''s just that the Germans have a stronger foundation, and the war has not been fought in China, and the losses are not as great as the French.


    At that time, the German government called on the workers to go on strike to prevent the French from taking away their coal resources; on the other hand, it printed money to subsidize the unemployed workers so that their livelihoods could be maintained.


    The Great Mark inflation that shocked the world broke out when the government started the "printing, printing, printing..." of the money printing machine in order to subsidize unemployed workers.


    After a group of seven wounded punches came down, the Weimar Republic, while disposing of itself, also dragged down the British and French economies.


    The French, in particular, did not get the resources they wanted, but were sprayed with blood on the international scene.


    The garrison has been losing money and has not seen any gains. For France, which suffered heavy losses in the world war, the pressure is really a bit heavy. In the end, there was really no way, and was forced to make concessions.


    The French proved with facts that the bottom line is used to break through. In the game with the Germans, the French government made concessions time and time again, and finally gave up a Third Reich.


    Although the situation in France is similar to that of Germany in the original time and space, the opponents they face are completely different.


    The Anti-French Alliance does not need French resources. It uses cutting off the supply of resources and industrial and commercial products as a bargaining chip. It is estimated that the Vienna government will not frown until the strike in the next century.


    In particular, the Anti-French Alliance is a joint garrison of various countries in France. Except for the Russians who have a large number of troops, the number of troops in other countries is not large.


    The small number of troops means that military expenditures are not high. Even if the French government closed its doors and suspended military expenditures, it didn''t scare everyone for a while.


    Of course, these are not the reasons why King Carlos ran away. In the final analysis, the previous revolutionary government played too much, and the French people have long entered the era of per capita billionaires.


    It is obviously impossible to rely on printing money to help the unemployed. Can''t restore the economy, and can''t help the refugees, why don''t they leave behind?


    On the surface, it was the government''s strike to show protest against the atrocities of the Russian army. The deeper internal reason was the collapse of government finances.


    Even if King Carlos has made a lot of money from anti-corruption, this precious fund needs to be used on a knife edge, and it cannot be wasted in a stable situation.


    Originally these had little to do with Franz, he was a melon-eater, and he was just responsible for watching the excitement.


    However, the little brothers who suffered from the unreasonable disaster refused to agree. Ask the Russians for an explanation. Everyone is a little bit embarrassed.


    After all, it is a bear, and most people can''t afford it. Even if the territories are no longer borders, everyone still feels jealous.


    But letting it go is no good. The French government has gone on strike and has to bear the cost of the garrison on its own. Everyone can hold it in a short period of time.


    Originally, everyone wanted to save face to the tsarist government, waiting for them to clean up the mess. But after seeing the measures taken by the tsarist government, everyone already understood: this is not to solve the problem.


    Before the delegation arrived in Paris, although the situation in France was turbulent, King Carlos was still staying in the palace, obviously waiting for the Russians to come and negotiate.


    However, the negotiations had just begun, and the king was scared and ran away.


    Although everyone does not know the specific content of the negotiation, judging from the speed at which King Carlos ran, the Russians must have done nothing.


    The boys hope that the Vienna government will intervene, just to appease a little bit. In any case, the Russians must be given a chance to perform and let them prove themselves.


    The problem is that Carlos ran away as soon as he ran away. The relatives of the Bourbon dynasty didn''t go and ran to Vienna without a word. What is it?


    There was really no sound. Everyone thought Carlos had gone to Spain. When he showed up in Vienna, everyone knew it was a fake shot.


    In fact, there is nothing wrong with thinking about it. It is true that Spain has relatives. The question is whether it is the enemy in the previous throne battle. Although the relationship was eased later, the relationship between the two parties still did not reach the point of closeness.


    The most important thing is that Spain is now overwhelmed by itself, and it is impossible to mix with the bad things of France, unless it is in trouble.


    Relatives between the royal family?


    Which kid king who has just finished breastfeeding is expected to support them in public opinion for the benefit of the family?


    Since it''s useless, don''t bother at all. One point is less than one point to save affection, but it affects family harmony.


    It''s easier to go to Vienna, because only here can the problem be solved!


    There are only a few European powers, and the only ones capable of stopping the actions of the Russians are Shinra and Britain.


    Carlos had no water in his mind, so naturally he would not go to London to take his own humiliation. Even to avoid the Vienna government making excuses to refuse, he simply hid his identity and sneaked in.


    Facts have proved that Carlos''s plan was successful. When the King of France appeared in Vienna, Franz was successfully dragged into the water.


    No one likes to be calculated, and Franz is no exception. Apart from the initial welcome banquet and courtesy attendance, Franz left Carlos aside for the rest of the time.


    If you can''t eat the melon anymore, you must find a way to solve the problem. As for how to solve the problem, it depends on the luck of the French.


    To solve it from the source, or to solve it in a muddy way, or to release a larger problem to cover up the previous problem, is the solution.


    Out of a responsible attitude, Franz summoned the Foreign Minister Wesenberg at the Vienna Palace to discuss the aftermath.


    ...


    "Let''s talk about the current situation in France first?"


    As a qualified melon-eater, Franz has been paying close attention to news related to the turmoil in France recently. It''s just that now he only reads newspapers, not intelligence.


    After all, this kind of international news that the public likes to hear, editors always give full play to their brains, and then release it after artistic processing. Far more readable than those boring information materials.


    "The truth" is never an important thing to the people who eat melons. When it doesn''t involve self-interest, the excitement just needs to look good, regardless of who wins or loses.


    Watching experts and scholars guessing and betting out of thin air is a kind of fun in itself, just like watching a monkey in a zoo.


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    ...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Weissenberg: "Since Carlos left Paris, the French government has gone to empty buildings, and even the police for maintaining law and order have been put on long holidays, and social order has collapsed.


    Before leaving Paris, Carlos issued an announcement. Not only accused the Russian army of atrocities, but also put all the blame on the Russians.


    The contradiction was put on the table, and a nationwide anti-Russian wave is now sweeping over the Russians.


    In order to contain the collapse of the situation, the Russians also took measures. They first surrendered the weapons of the French army, and then increased the arrest of anti-Russians.


    These measures have curbed the anti-Russian wave in the short term, but with the closure of the French government, no one has distributed relief supplies. It is inevitable that the French people will embark on a path of violent resistance due to hunger and cold.


    We also found a 120cm howitzer in a smuggling ship seized by the Navy on the French coast not long ago.


    Interrogation of relevant personnel learned that they had participated in such smuggling activities for more than three months, and the accumulated smuggled equipment was sufficient to arm two regiments.


    This is just something we caught accidentally, and there will be more smuggling ships that we haven''t caught. In addition, some of our allies are also engaged in the arms smuggling trade in France.


    Importing French weapons and equipment now may be enough for a major battle. The most important thing is that these smuggling activities are premeditated.


    There are various signs that the French, who are unwilling to fail, are accumulating strength at this moment and want to get rid of the shackles on their bodies.


    The atrocities of the Russian army only catalyzed the outbreak of contradictions in advance, and brought them moral support by the way.


    There is only one force in France that can use so much energy to smuggle and cover up the news.


    Facts have proved that our King Carlos is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Everything we are doing right now is just to prepare for their next plans.


    I just don''t know whether their ambition is just to get rid of the shackles on their bodies or to restore the French Empire. "


    Frankly speaking, when he heard this answer, Franz was still a little excited in his heart. As expected, the fact is that there are indeed black hands behind the chaos in France.


    It''s not in vain that he opens the trumpet and confuses people in the newspaper. King Carlos, who looks weak, is indeed the big boss behind the scenes.


    The joy of Keyboard Man is that simple. The older Franz got older, the more nasty and funny he became.


    Evil taste returns to evil taste. Reality is not a game after all, and there is no chance to start again after failure. France is the best example, falling from the clouds to the abyss after one defeat.


    "So, did the Russians unlucky this time and sent themselves to the door?"


    Franz asked in a teasing tone.


    For the Vienna government, it has never been a secret that France hides resistance. Any big country with a long history and heritage will not yield so easily.


    Although the Anti-French War severely damaged France, it did not interrupt the spiritual heritage of the French. For the French who are not willing to fail, it is necessary to resist.


    It''s just that no one had expected in advance that Carlos would become the leader of this group. Of course, this is only a slight surprise.


    Under the traditional European cultural system, if you want to accomplish a big thing, you must find a well-known person with charisma.


    As the current king of France, Carlos is naturally everyone''s first choice.


    Unlike the democratically elected Bonaparte dynasty, Carlos not only came from the Orthodox Bourbon dynasty, but also the French king recognized by the international community.


    This increases operability.


    In theory, as long as the French play a bit miserable, Carlos will come forward to find the support of the international community, and then choose a suitable reason for the trouble, there is still hope for expelling the Allied troops stationed in the country.


    Even if the plan is exposed, for Carlos personally, there will not be much loss.


    As the King of France supported by the European Union, as long as he had no major faults, the Vienna government would not be able to slap him in the face and get him down.


    Even if other people have this idea, Franz will not allow it. The abolition of the king is related to the common interests of the monarchy group, and it must not be rushed.


    As long as Carlos jumped out and shouted against Shinra without knowing it, Franz would not do anything to him. Doing things secretly is the basic quality that any qualified politician must possess.


    Among other things, even the members of the Anti-French Alliance still have people smuggling arms to France for their own benefit?


    "Check it down and find out...", that was obviously thinking too much. This kind of thing is not visible at all, regardless of the smuggling of arms, but it is Shinra who produces these arms.


    Everyone knows that the flow of weapons into France will aggravate the chaos in France, but everyone did it anyway.


    In addition to the great benefits, what is more important is the thinking of "I will not do it, others will do it". Anyway, what will happen in the end, it is better to make the money yourself.


    Didn''t stop this kind of behavior, it''s not greedy for this little bargain. The fundamental reason lies in the chaos in France, which was originally indulged by the Vienna government.


    The power of hatred is huge, unless it completely breaks the spine, otherwise France, which has regained its vitality after 20 or 30 years, is another trouble.


    Obviously, a big country like France can only slap him, but it will kill him.


    For the long-term stability of the European continent, the Vienna government not only pretended not to see the undercurrents in France, but also secretly pushed it up.


    It''s a pity that it is too early to be exposed, and the French have seized an opportunity to gain the solidarity of the international community.


    For the sake of Shenluo''s international reputation, the next action to suppress France can only be carried out by the Russians.


    The tragic tsarist government made a knife without knowing it. No wonder Franz would gloat for misfortune, after all, this kind of opportunity is too rare.


    Foreign Secretary Weissenberg: "Yes, Your Majesty. The Tsarist government is now stumbled and bumped into it. The French plan to accumulate strength will soon be unable to hide.


    Of course, the tsarist government may also be mentally prepared. After all, in previous smuggling campaigns, the Russians have always held the largest share.


    Maybe after the war broke out, the bullets that hit the Russian soldiers still flowed out of the Russian troops stationed in France. "


    The greatest arms dealers sell weapons to the enemy, and finally hit themselves. Now the Russians are about to use practical actions to explain this truth to the world.


    After wandering for a few steps, Franz slowly said: "Then we will add another fire and send the Russians a shell that can be counterattacked by public opinion.


    Find the media to publish evidence of the French smuggling of arms and violation of the Vienna Treaty, and see how Carlos explains. "


    ...

 Chapter 1040： Unwillingness to accept reality

    Once the shell is shot out, it will kill people. With the exposure of the arms smuggling case, the confidence of the Russians suddenly increased.


    The already tough tsarist government has become tougher on the issue of law. Of course, since Carlos¡¯s flight, whether the Tsarist government¡¯s position is tough is actually not important anymore.


    The French government is closed, even if it wants to find someone to negotiate, the Russian delegation doesn''t know who to call.


    In the face of increasingly severe military-civilian conflicts, the Russian troops stationed in France have adopted the simplest and most adept approach-armed suppression.


    Once the butcher knife is raised, the consequences are beyond the control of the individual.


    On December 21, 1895, the well-prepared French resistance organization ambushed the Russian logistics battalion transporting supplies outside of Paris, kicking off the French anti-Russian war.


    From the "anti-Russian" slogan, it can be seen that the French who have been severely beaten by society have become rational.


    He bit the Russian army''s previous atrocities and did not let go, put himself in the position of a victim, claiming that he was fighting for survival.


    This method of controlling the scope of the attack is undoubtedly correct.


    Thanks to the long-standing Russian "barbarian image" and video data as evidence, European public opinion has a sympathetic stance towards the French people.


    It is a pity that it is now in the 19th century, and public opinion support is important, but to the Tsarist government, which is scolded daily, it is not even a tickle.


    International interference does not exist. Politicians are rational and can forget everything, but their own position dare not forget.


    On the issue of suppressing France, all the member states of the Anti-French Alliance hold the same position. Even though everyone thinks that the Russians have done a little too much, because of the overall situation, all countries have chosen to support it secretly.


    After all, every toss of the Russian army is depleting the vitality of France. For the neighbors, it is only when France is weak that everyone can become a good neighbor.


    The Vienna government took the lead in inaction, and European countries followed suit. Except for the same few countries that have troops stationed in France, the rest are all people who eat melons.


    Out of support for his allies, Franz announced very generously that he would provide unlimited "free" potatoes to Russian soldiers on the front line.


    There is no way, who will make Shinra''s potato harvest again this year?


    On the one hand, the production of potatoes is soaring, and on the other hand, the consumption market is shrinking. People in the Ministry of Agriculture are about to worry.


    Shredded potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato flour, potato cakes, potato noodles, potato wine, canned potatoes, deep-fried, steamed, braised, stir-fried...


    The fighting power of the foodies is obviously not enough. They have gathered dozens of potato practices from many countries, but they have not been able to digest the harvested potatoes.


    Unlike wheat, potatoes are not suitable for long-term storage. If it is piled up in the warehouse for three or five years, moldy and sprouts are a minor problem, and the most feared is that it really becomes "mashed potatoes."


    In order not to waste food, Franz decided to give it to the Russians. Otherwise, someday the bureaucrats of the tsarist government would have tossed out the moths, causing the Russian army in front to run out of food.


    This is not a joke. According to the accumulated experience over a long period of time, once the Russian army is working on an expedition, the logistics problem is almost 100%.


    Even after the completion of Alexander II''s reforms, the tsarist government is no longer short of food. But having food at home and having food at the front are two concepts.


    Transporting grain from the Russian Empire to France was also a challenge for the tsarist government. Now that the Vienna government has helped to solve the soldiers¡¯ food problem, the logistical pressure on the Russian army has been directly reduced by half.


    The only problem is that the Russian soldiers who have suffered on the front line eat potatoes every day. It is estimated that after the war, these guys will smell the potatoes.


    But this is not a big problem. Gray animals have never been picky eaters, and starving in the Russian army is nothing new.


    Moreover, as long as the Russian soldiers are not a thorn in their heads, they will give full play to their subjective initiative and find more food locally for supplements.


    The outside world generally believes that the previous atrocities of the Russian army were due to poor military discipline; but in Franz''s opinion, the poor military discipline of Russian soldiers was also forced out by the bureaucrats of the tsarist government.


    Needless to say, the pitiful military expenses, there is not a lot of money, and they are often owed by others, even if they are paid out, there will be a discount.


    In the Russian Empire, a unit that can receive full military expenditure is definitely a direct line of the direct line, usually with a strong officer.


    Crying children have milk to eat, which can be used everywhere. If you are afraid, you are afraid that you have nothing to do with the world in the chief officer, and you are unwilling to fight, then the soldiers below will be forced.


    Delays and shortages of logistical supplies are routine operations. The bureaucrats will calculate the economic account. If the supplies arrive three days later each month, then it will be enough to distribute the supplies for eleven months a year and twelve months.


    Naturally, I owe it for the remaining month, and it has been rolling like this. At a suitable point in time, the old old accounts will be erased and become the personal income of the bureaucrats.


    In this context, if you don¡¯t think of a way to do a little side job yourself, then when the military service is over, you will be empty-handed when you return home. How can you have a face to meet your family¡¯s elders?


    ...


    After receiving the news that the Vienna government sponsored potatoes for the Russian army for free, King Carlos, who was stranded in Vienna, was dumbfounded on the spot.


    There are not so many coincidences in politics, especially the actions of the hegemony, which will be deeply interpreted.


    Obviously Franz presented potatoes to the Russian army just to avoid "bad beans hurting farmers", and by the way, he swore the friendship between the two countries.


    After all, the war has started, and it won¡¯t be long before the Russians will go to the army to buy big orders. It is also proper to engage in some activities and give back to old customers appropriately.


    In the eyes of Carlos, this became a political signal for the Vienna government to support the Russians. For the French government that wants to expel the Russian army, this is obviously bad news.


    ...


    Austrian Grand Hotel, the most luxurious palace courtyard. The important French ministers who came by detour from Spain gathered together. Perhaps it was because the journey was too tired and not enough rest. Many people were not in a good state of mind.


    Glancing at the crowd, Carlos said apologetically: "You have just arrived in Vienna. It stands to reason that everyone should rest for a while. However, the current situation is very unfavorable for France, and everyone is fortunate.


    You may not know that Franz just showed up at the welcome banquet after I arrived in Vienna for so long, and then went on vacation in the palace.


    Even when the senior officials of the Vienna government saw me, they were hiding, and they didn''t give us a chance to communicate in depth. "


    Carlos feels bitter, knowing that the last time he came to Vienna, he was not treated like this.


    The emperor can spend his vacation in his palace, which is really "fake". Making up excuses, anyhow you have to be a little sincere!


    For example: physical discomfort, poor mental state, busy at work... There are too many excuses, but he was given an emperor to spend a "fake" at home.


    That''s all. Compared to the veteran Emperor Shenluo, Carlos is only a junior, and it is not a big deal to be aggrieved.


    However, high-level government officials also avoided seeing it, and it was a little unreasonable. As the king came to find someone in person, he had already put the shelf low enough.


    Regardless of whether you can get together, you have to give some face to the reception and talk in depth.


    It is a pity that Carlos, as an uninvited guest, is so unwelcome in Vienna.


    Of course, the only people who don''t want to see him are the top officials of the Vienna government. At any rate, he is also a king of a country, and the Bourbon dynasty is not low-profile, and the receptions to banquet Carlos are still endless.


    At the beginning, Carlos was also actively involved, hoping to make friends with the powerful and powerful of Shinra, which would affect the negotiations with the Vienna government.


    However, the reality is very cruel. It''s nothing more than talking about wind, flowers and snow. Once politics is discussed, all of them turn into a dull gourd, just watch Carlos sing a one-man show.


    In hindsight, after attending several banquets, Carlos also reacted. These guys invited him just to support the appearance, no one really wants to have a deep friendship with him.


    If you let the nobles who hosted Carlos know, Carlos''s conclusions would definitely be outrageous.


    When we meet, we need to ask for help, or something that involves national interests. How can everyone dare to "deep friendship" with him?


    Identity determines position. As a vested interest in the existing international system, no matter how miserable France is now, the Shenluo nobles will not have any sympathy, let alone sympathy.


    The aristocratic world is also very cruel. If you can''t figure out your position, it''s impossible to get stuck in this circle.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs Pietro persuaded: "Your Majesty, calm down! The indifferent response of the Vienna government is indeed very detrimental to us, but we have to see another side.


    From the beginning to the end, the Vienna government did not make a public statement on the anti-Russian movement, which proves that there is still room for maneuver.


    The relations between Russia and Austria seem to be very good, but the hidden contradictions are not small. The long border between the two countries is the biggest hidden danger.


    No matter how good the relationship between the two countries is, once there is an opportunity to defeat each other, the other will never hesitate.


    If the Vienna government really supported the Russians, it would have already convened an alliance meeting to bring the European countries to help the Russians in the aftermath.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the Vienna government, watching us fight with the Russians and consume each other''s strength is the most beneficial to them. "


    A reasonable analysis is almost close to the truth. However, everyone was not happy at all.


    If the Foreign Secretary¡¯s judgment is correct, then "Can France defeat the Russians in the current state?"


    Soul torture from the bottom of my heart, no one can give an exact answer, or is unwilling to give an answer. Because their judgment is not the result they want.


    ...

 Chapter 1041： Serve the old

    The reality is skinny, and whether the French are willing to accept it or not, what should happen is what happened. Now that the war has started, it is no longer within the control of the French government.


    In this world where the weak and the strong eat the strong, speaking with fists between countries is far more reliable than any principle.


    If the Russians can be defeated on the battlefield, then there is still room for discussion; if they are defeated again, then from now on, France can rest assured to be a small third-rate country without military power!


    For the future of the nation, the French now have to fight to the death. To regain everyone¡¯s respect, he had to fight back from the battlefield with a knife and gun.


    The French government has no retreat, so is the Tsarist government?


    The prestige of the Russian Empire is the world''s biggest megaphone. If they retreat when they encounter some difficulties, why do they make European countries jealous?


    This time, the French-Russian War, but the Russians did it themselves. If even a France that is defeated and declining cannot be dealt with, the face of the tsarist government will be wiped out.


    If you lose face, you lose your deterrence to the outside world, but you can''t weaken it. Looking at the history books of the Russian Empire is a history of war expansion.


    In the process of continuous expansion, the Russians also offended their neighbors all over again. No one dares to provoke the powerful Russian Empire, but once it falls into decline, it will be different.


    The first Russian-Prussian War is the best example. Just as the Russian Empire showed its fatigue, neighbors from all directions pounced on it.


    If it weren''t for the fact that the Vienna government took action at a critical moment and pulled them, there would be no Russian Empire.


    The lessons of history are there, and it is impossible for the tsarist government not to learn its lessons. What''s more, today is different. The current Shenluo Empire no longer needs to hug Russia to keep warm.


    If you do it again, the possibility of Vienna falling into trouble is far more likely than pulling them ashore.


    Both sides have reasons to win. The bloodiest scene of the Franco-Russian War just broke out.


    In order to clear the place and avoid being attacked by endless guerrillas, the Russian army stationed in Paris stubbornly withstood international pressure and sacrificed the simplest and most effective renju method.


    Whenever there was an attack by the guerrillas, the residents of the surrounding villages and towns five kilometers away did not report, and they all had to follow along. Even if a metropolis like Paris is attacked by guerrillas, the residents of the entire street must be held accountable.


    There was no direct massacre, but the punishment adopted by the Russian army was not much different from the massacre.


    Exiled to Siberia for digging potatoes, it seems that there is a thread left, but in fact, there is only a conceptual gap between time and direct delivery to God.


    Everyone knows the ethics of the bureaucrats of the Tsarist government. They often misuse their own people, let alone deal with their enemies.


    Insufficient supplies are necessary. The elderly, the weak, sick, and disabled will be shipped together without any medical assistance. If you have a fever and cough, you will throw them into the sea to feed fish.


    The exiled French often reduced their staff by one-third on their way to the Russian Empire. There is actually no one in ten who can walk to Siberia on foot.


    Even if you get to a place by chance, you may not be able to save your life. The tsarist government often forgets to distribute the necessary supplies.


    Exiles with thin clothes and bare hands, want to survive in the icy Siberia, they must also experience the dual test of nature and belly.


    To borrow from Leo Tolstoy¡¯s evaluation: The most significant significance of the Czarist government¡¯s exile policy is to add ¡°fertilizer¡± to the land of the Russian Empire.


    Fortunately, it is winter now, and the temperature in the Russian Empire is low enough, otherwise the tsarist government would have been plagued by the plague.


    That is to say, the virus has not evolved this year. If you have experienced the power of the new crown and SARS, the custody of the czarist government will not dare to play like this.


    Of course, with the medical capabilities of these years and the sparsely populated nature of the Russian Empire, it is estimated that a pandemic has broken out, and it will not be discovered.


    What is the death rate of an infected person, what is the difference from a cold? The lethality that can be achieved by the common influenza is only strange if it can attract attention.


    What is really shocking is the kind of highly lethal virus that disappears directly from a village or a small town, such as the plague.


    Needless to say, the French-Russian hatred has added another stroke. After watching the lively melon-eating people, they have also turned into gangsters, standing on the commanding heights of morality and pointing the country.


    Unwilling to be lonely, the literati and writers, even more attentively, one after another open letter appeared in the newspaper. Regardless of whether the French and Russian government leaders can see it, it will not affect everyone''s creative enthusiasm.


    The news media did not forget to contribute to the flames. Today they criticized the Russians for brutality, and tomorrow they criticized the French for unruly.


    In short, both France and Russia have become big villains, and they belong to the common object of rejection. It can be seen that political correctness is still important in continental Europe.


    The public opinion anticipated by the French government did not appear on one side, and they even fell into a disadvantage in the public opinion of the member states of the Anti-French Alliance.


    No matter how much the Russian army did, they couldn''t stand the whitewashing of the Spring and Autumn Period. Taking the Holy Roman Empire as an example, the newspapers subconsciously ignored the tragic experience of the French people during their exile.


    News needs notarization, but the news person has a standpoint. France is the enemy and the Russians are allies, so it goes without saying who they tend to.


    The conscience of journalists makes them reluctant to distort the facts, but selective reporting is still possible.


    History can be said to be surprisingly similar. A similar scene has also appeared in the original time and space, but time and victims have changed.


    A sentence of political correctness can cover up any crime. Identity determines the position. The tragic experience of the French people is actually still paying for the previous acts of aggression.


    After the avalanche, no snowflake is innocent. There is also no snowflake that can escape the punishment of natural law.


    ...


    In a blink of an eye, 1895 came to an end again. The war from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, from the Philippines to the Far East, then to Cuba, then Morocco, and finally to France.


    Wars broke out on four continents at the same time, which is rare in human history. The scope and population involved are no less than the previous European War.


    It''s Christmas again, the outside world is raging, and Vienna is still bustling. The celebration banquet ended in a hurry, and Franz came to the highest point of the palace alone, looking into the distance.


    People are most easily sentimental when they are old. Both generations are over 90 years old together, Franz had to admit that he was old.


    Even if it is well maintained, the years are not forgiving. In his sixtieth year, Franz could no longer find the vigor of his youth.


    "Maybe it''s time to retire."


    Franz thought to himself.


    It''s not enough to refuse to accept the old. This is not the age of mythology. The only extraordinary trace of the whole world is oneself, an unscientific traverser.


    Even if you want to emulate the ancient empire and unrealistically pursue the delusion of longevity, there is no goal to find!


    Once a person is "tired" or "tired", he wants to rest, and Franz is no exception.


    In recent years, he has been strengthening the training of his sons and is preparing for this day.


    It''s just that Franz can''t retreat now, the territory of the Holy Roman Empire is really too big, and the accompanying problems are also many.


    Some problems can be left to future generations, but there are also some problems that must be handled by his powerful emperor. Otherwise, it will become a chronic illness in later life.


    But before that, the last stumbling block in front of the Holy Roman Empire must be kicked off.


    Before stabilizing the world situation and kicking out the unstable factors, Franz did not dare to make major changes internally. Being always in awe is also an important factor for him to be able to come now.


    After making up his mind, Franz was relieved a lot.

 Chapter 1042： patriot

    Washington, the political capital symbolizing American independence, became a border city after the Civil War ended, but the stubborn United States government still moved the capital back after the war.


    Today, the traces of the war have long since disappeared. Only in the artificially preserved history museum can you still see the wounds left by the war.


    Originally, it was to let the people of the United States know their shame and then courageously and work hard to unify the United States. However, with the changes of the times, the nature of these cultural relics has also changed, becoming an important part of the anti-war wave.


    There is no way. As a country composed of immigrants from all corners of the world, everyone really does not have a strong understanding of the concept of "unity".


    Irish immigrants and English immigrants never urinate in the same gourd, Italian immigrants and French immigrants still continue the hatred, discrimination between whites and people of color...


    The bitter consequences of the causes planted by the European world have to be borne by the United States. Excessive ethnic conflicts are intertwined, and internal problems have always plagued this new country.


    In fact, the original space-time is the same. Many people in later generations believed that the Americans were very "unscrupulous", but they clearly had a strong national power but had to endure it until after World War II.


    As everyone knows, the real United States is far less powerful than they thought. The weak central government, ethnic conflicts, and unlimited power in the states are all problems facing this new country.


    The continuous internal friction every day consumes too much energy in this country. From the beginning of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, successive US governments have all worked hard to eliminate internal friction.


    Eventually, with the passage of time, the mutual understanding of immigrants deepened, cross-ethnic marriages increased, and the differences within the white race were eased, and the country became truly strong.


    The self-integration of the original space-time has lasted for hundreds of years, let alone now.


    Along with the independence of the South, the central government of the United States was directly swept away, and its control over the states became weaker and weaker.


    Immigrating to a country, the people¡¯s sense of belonging to the country is inherently low. Compared with reunifying the South, ordinary people care more about their personal quality of life.


    The division is not entirely without benefits. There is also a wave of vested interests. For example, the several food-producing states in the Central Plains do not want the South to come back and grab the market with them.


    Also not interested in reunification are the western states. Because it does not involve self-interest, many people are holding on the sidelines to the unification or not.


    To put it simply, there is no problem in unifying the South, but they cannot join the army on the battlefield.


    This kind of symptom was manifested during the Civil War. Many states with little interest have blatantly resisted the recruitment of the central government.


    Of course, the interference of foreign powers is also an important factor. Your own security has been threatened, and no matter how you support it, you must think twice.


    Those who really want to reunify the North and the South are in fact the eastern states where the capital consortium gathers. Although the capitalists have sufficient motivation to support reunification, it is impossible to let them go to the battlefield desperately.


    In this regard, Jewish capital has set an example for the American bourgeoisie: "They have everything except the country."


    Ordinary people do not want to fight, and those who want to fight do not want to go to the battlefield. It can be said that the setback of the road to unity of the United States is inevitable.


    In this context, it is not surprising that the anti-war wave has become the mainstream of society. After all, the capitalists who support unification by force are only a very small minority among the entire population.


    Regarding all this, as President Grover Cleveland who is keen to promote national reunification, he is "seeing it in the eyes and eager in the heart", but he is powerless.


    In fact, Grover Cleveland was not the first president who wanted to reunify the South after the Civil War. Before this, many predecessors have tried, but unfortunately they all ended in tragedy.


    In particular, his predecessor coincided with the outbreak of the European War, when European countries had the lowest capacity to interfere in the Americas.


    If you want to reunify the South by force, then it was the best opportunity. The European countries are busy pk with the French, and the only thing left is Britain.


    In a country alone, it is impossible for the London government to rush to participate in the Civil War. After all, it is the long-term national policy of the British to make Europe before the United States.


    Regrettably, there were fierce quarrels within the United States as to whether to initiate unification by force.


    From the congressional government to ordinary people, fierce conflicts broke out around this issue.


    Many state governments in the United States have publicly stated that they will not send troops to participate in the new Civil War, so that the predecessor who proposed a unified plan will not directly come to Taiwan.


    Without waiting for reunification within the United States, the European War would end first. Once the opportunity is missed, it will never be repeated.


    The Confederate States in the South are not soft persimmons either. It can be said that the American world is second only to the United States. Although the overall national power gap between the two sides has more than doubled, the feedback on military strength has narrowed this gap infinitely.


    If European countries intervene again, these gaps will no longer be gaps, but may become an advantage.


    We must know that European powers often warned them on the issue of unifying the South by force. Including the establishment of the European Union, they have not forgotten to send people to remind them to stand by themselves.


    If it is delusional to break the stability of the Americas, it is indispensable for a combination of great powers to play more and more. At that time, let''s not say that the south will be unified, and even the north will have to be divided again.


    For details, please refer to the "Divisional Occupation Plan" proposed by European powers when they interfered in the Civil War.


    To put it simply: Britain, France, and Ossi are the leaders of the four European countries to send troops to dismember the United States, and then implement subregional occupation.


    Of course, this is just a threat. If you really let the troops go, you will have to think rationally about whether it is worth it.


    However, this method of intimidation is still very deterrent for Americans who have never seen the market.


    After the predecessor stepped down dingyly, President Grover Cleveland would naturally not make it again.


    In order to achieve national reunification, Grover Cleveland decided to adopt a roundabout strategy, namely: to provoke contradictions among the major powers in Europe and create an international foundation for reunification.


    The Cuban independence movement broke out in this context.


    As the mastermind behind the scenes, Grover Cleveland only smuggled a few batches of arms, allowing Britain and Spain to directly confront each other; by the way, a seed of doubt was planted between Spain and Shinra. It can be said to be very successful.


    It is a pity that Spain is in decline after all, which greatly reduces this plan.


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 Chapter 1043： Good dad of the Russian people

    In any case, it is always good that the plan is successful. Everything is difficult at the beginning, as long as the first step is taken, the road behind is easy.


    As Grover Cleveland was about to start his next plan, a pie fell from the sky and stunned him directly.


    The British hope that the United States will take the lead in helping the Russians build the "Siberian Railway."


    On the surface, an ordinary railroad seemed nothing, but Grover Cleveland, who was rich in political experience, immediately realized the risks and opportunities.


    "Dividing the Russian-Austrian alliance", "inducing the Russians to advance eastward, reducing the military pressure on British India", "calculating the Russians"... a series of possibilities have all emerged in Grover Cleveland''s mind.


    Grover Cleveland doesn''t know what the consequences will be in the end. The only certainty is the deterioration of relations between European powers, which is a good thing for the United States.


    There are advantages and disadvantages as well. In order to provoke antagonism between Britain and Russia, the Vienna government did not hesitate to spend huge sums of money to help the Russians build the Central Asia Railway.


    The money has been put in, and seeing the plan is about to succeed, now that a gangster has suddenly appeared, the Holy Roman Empire will definitely not let it go.


    Although there is an ocean barrier, there is still a great risk for the United States to offend a top power.


    Despite the British government''s promises, Grover Cleveland has no confidence in John Bull''s integrity.


    After rubbing his forehead, Grover Cleveland asked: "What conditions did the British offer?"


    The risk is not terrible. Although it will be uncomfortable to offend the Holy Roman Empire, it will not kill the United States; the fear is that there is only risk, but no corresponding reward can be obtained.


    Although the British did not take action, the United States would also find ways to calculate Russia-Austria relations, but it was all done in secret and could not be said on the table.


    "The British government promised to withdraw from the four-nation alliance, stop suppressing us, plus 10 million pounds of interest-free loans."


    Secretary of State Juan Tripp replied blankly. Obviously, he himself was not very interested in the conditions promised by the British.


    From the moment the European War ended, the so-called Anglo-French-Oc¨¦ four-nation alliance had fallen apart.


    "Stop suppressing" is even more a joke. Britain''s suppression of the United States had ceased in name twenty years ago.


    Not to mention now. The energy of the British is not unlimited. There are the Holy Roman Empire and the Russian Empire in front of them, and the London government simply does not care about suppressing the United States.


    The only valuable thing is probably the "10 million pounds interest-free loan", but this 10 million is not really given to them.


    The United States just passed a hand in the middle, and finally the money will be put on the Siberian Railway. Not only can they not make money, they might even lose a lot of money.


    You must know that borrowing money from the Tsarist government this year is extremely risky. If the Russians go bankrupt one day, their investment will be lost.


    Juan can be sure that this day will never be far away. The French-Russian War has begun, and the Tsarist government has essentially entered the countdown to bankruptcy.


    Even with the secret support of European countries, the Russians escaped this wave of bankruptcy by chance, and the Tsarist government would still go bankrupt in the future when the strategy of going south or eastward was launched.


    This is the experience and lessons left by history, but whenever there is a war, Russia''s finances have entered a countdown.


    The Russians went bankrupt, but the United States had to repay the interest-free loan of ten million pounds given by the British.


    The London government still failed to settle the parliament, so the important task of funding the Russians can only be borne by the United States, and the London government can only provide certain compensation in other areas.


    Grover Cleveland nodded thoughtfully: "Oh, it seems that the British offered good terms this time, at least not all bad checks."


    The sarcasm in the tone betrayed Grover Cleveland''s true thoughts. Obviously, the compensation given by the British did not satisfy him.


    After reading his eyes, Secretary of State Juan said: "It''s really good, but now we still have to increase the price.


    It is almost impossible to get more from the British, but the Russians seem to be able to negotiate.


    It is only natural that we will help them build the Siberian Railway and ask to share part of their income in the Far East. "


    Different from the original time and space, the divided United States not only has less abundant industrial raw materials, but the internal market has shrunk dramatically.


    If you want to expand abroad, after looking around, it was tragedy to discover that the world had been divided up.


    There are great powers around, and it''s not easy to mess with. If there is a choice, everyone will not always be obsessed with the South.


    There is no way, compared to top powers like Anglo-Austria, it is obvious that the Confederate nations in the South are better bullies.


    The current "Siberian Railway Project" has brought new options to the United States. Since it is impossible to continue to expand in the Americas, it is better to spread its influence overseas.


    In any case, the Russian industry is underdeveloped. As an investor in the Siberian Railway, the United States will follow behind and get a share of the pie, which is not a problem.


    Grover-Cleveland: "A great suggestion. But before that, we still have to think about getting the Austrians.


    Otherwise, if they make trouble, things will be very troublesome. We must know that the Russians already have the Central Asian Railway, and the interest in the Siberian Railway may not be too strong. "


    Although Mao Xiong is strong, it is still impossible to both go south and east at the same time. During the same period, the tsarist government could only choose one of them as its national policy.


    Obviously, the southward faction prevails within the Russian Empire. As for the eastward strategy, although there is no shortage of supporters, the bad traffic has dispelled most people''s thoughts.


    Juan sneered: "Don''t worry, Your Excellency. Nicholas II will help us get the Tsarist government. He is a fan of the Yellow Russia plan.


    Moreover, with the consistent style of the Vienna government, the Tsarist government has to make troubles, and it would be nice not to add to the flames, let alone stop it.


    You know that the French-Russian curtain just kicked off, and the Central Asia Railway is still going on. If another Siberian Railway is built and it continues to toss with the wealth of the Russian Empire, I¡¯m afraid..."


    For Russia-US friendship, it is enough to shout slogans in normal times. Calculating the Russians, Juan didn''t feel any pressure on his mind.


    Moreover, this is not all calculations. As long as the tsarist government can control its own ambitions, it knows the priorities.


    It is entirely possible to wait for the end of the French-Russian War and the opening of the Central Asia Railway before starting the construction of the Siberian Railway.


    As long as we fight steadily and don''t go to death indiscriminately, with the size of the Russian Empire, no one can help them.


    ...


    Nicholas II, at the center of the vortex, did not know that a conspiracy against the Russian Empire was being launched. At this moment, he is still immersed in the great victory of the Russian army.


    The Russian troops stationed outside the city of Paris have suppressed the French resistance forces in the Paris area and have now completely controlled the city of Paris.


    The European world has always said that "controlling Paris is equivalent to controlling France". Judging from the law of historical development, the Russian army occupying Paris is not far from victory in the war.


    The victor is not blamed. As long as the war is won, not only the troubles caused by the Russian army can be wiped out, but also a fortune can be made by the way.


    With such a great victory on the front line, Nicholas II naturally had reasons to be happy. Without a banquet to celebrate, he has exercised restraint.


    Quit Donoschef: "Your Majesty, our war with the French is far from over. In addition to Paris, there are also a large number of resistance organization members scattered all over the country.


    It is almost impossible to wipe out the entire France with our garrison in Paris alone. In order to end the war as soon as possible, let''s ask our allies for help! "


    Someone dared to pour cold water on the Tsar''s head. Obviously Nicholas II was not as cruel as described in the textbooks. A true tyrant cannot bear faith in his ears.


    Of course, being not cruel does not mean that Nicholas II was a king. Linking the emperor''s personal moral training to his ability to govern is a hooliganism.


    "Seek help from allies?"


    "Do not!"


    "Teacher, you worry too much. France today is no longer the France of Napoleon.


    As early as the previous European War, their spine had been broken, and now they were like a pug dog, only the ability to wag their tails and beg for food.


    We have increased our troops to France, and 200,000 Russian troops are enough to suppress all dissatisfaction. The Russian Empire has been silent for many years, and now is the time to build power, and the French are the best people to build power! "


    Is it time for the Russian Empire to establish power? This question cannot be finalized for a while, but it must be the time when Nicholas II needs to establish power most.


    I don''t know from what era, every tsar superior must prove his ability in foreign wars.


    When evaluating whether a qualified czar is a qualified czar, everyone does not look at the czar¡¯s ability to govern the country, but even more on whether the czar can fight.


    The more fierce the fight in foreign wars and the more brilliant the results achieved, the higher the tsar¡¯s evaluation in the eyes of the people.


    For example: Nicholas I, known as the greatest tsar of the Russian Empire, relied on defeating the British and French forces and regaining the achievements of Constantinople.


    As for the ability to govern the country, a pure feudal emperor who can suppress rebellion internally without causing a major disturbance is enough.


    After all, it is the Tsar, who always has a stubborn side. Once one thing is identified, it is difficult to pull it back.


    Failing to convince Nicholas II, Quite Donoschef was not disappointed.


    The main purpose of persuading the Tsar to invite allies to quell the rebellion was to end the war as soon as possible, so as to save military expenditures, and not to really worry about bringing the rebels to justice.


    As Nicholas II said, the backbone of France has been broken. This break is not a mental break, but a substantial break.


    The domestic young and strong labor force suffered heavy losses in the war, and the military industrial system was also destroyed by the Allies. The elite troops that survived were also taken overseas by Spain as mercenaries.


    The upper French, including King Carlos, were supporting the resistance organization, but they remained in the dark.


    There is no way, the anti-French alliance is too powerful, and France can''t stand it at its peak, let alone now.


    Supporting resistance organizations and inspiring people to resist is just to strive for better conditions, not everyone is ready to turn their faces with the anti-French alliance.


    If it weren''t for a sudden incident, they would definitely continue to linger, accumulate strength slowly, and wait for the international situation to change before waiting for an opportunity.


    Now he jumped out and clashed with the Russians. Refreshing is refreshing, but behind Refreshing is thousands of French people falling in a pool of blood.


    In a sense, the **** repression of the Russian army also played a role. Although it aroused more resistance from the French people, it also shocked the French upper class.


    Non-violence and non-cooperation are fine. If these big people jump out and smash the Russians, don''t even think about it.


    It may not be enough to link the nine races, but the Russians still do what they say if they link the whole family.


    According to incomplete statistics, in the last three months, at least 100,000 Frenchmen fell under the guns of the Russian army, and more than half a million were exiled to Siberia. In the Paris area controlled by the Russian army, the total population dropped by half.


    No big figure came out to take the lead, and the many resistance organizations in France were in their own right, and naturally they were not opponents of the Russian army.


    Of course, this is only the current situation. No one knows what will happen in the future.


    Perhaps, under the pressure of the Russian army, the French resistance organizations suddenly united. We must know that the invasion of foreign enemies also helps to promote the unity of all forces.


    ...


    The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sergey Witt proposed: "Your Majesty, we have captured a large number of prisoners. It is a waste of food to keep them locked up. It is better to send them to build the Central Asia Railway.


    It just so happens that the civil servants we recruited before have completed their service period, and they just happen to be replaced. "


    It does not matter whether the minfu completes the service period. The key is that Sergey Witt is eyeing this batch of free labor.


    You know, in the 19th century, building railways was not an easy task. In the absence of sufficient mechanical equipment, one can only rely on manual labor.


    At railway construction sites, casualties occur almost every day. It can be said that every section of railway is piled up with human lives.


    No matter how worthless gray animals are, they are their own. Anyway, it''s all about dying, and it''s better to kill your enemy than your own.


    Without any hesitation, Nicholas II immediately replied: "The Ministry of War will generate electricity for the troops on the front line, and let them work harder to get more prisoners of war back. The follow-up construction of the Central Asia Railway depends on them."


    It can be seen that Nicholas II was still a good father of the Russian people when there are no issues of principle involved.

 Chapter 1044： Double standard

    Just as the Russians rushed to harm France, Morocco on the other side of the strait caused something again. A Spanish immigrant town was broken by an indigenous tribe and thousands of people were slaughtered.


    After the news spread, the entire European world vibrated. I don''t know who got the start first, and the media have given the title "Morocco Tragedy" one after another.


    Governments of various countries have also joined in the excitement, followed by strong stances, shouting and shouting for a while, which is endless in the European world.


    The Spanish government, which has been forced to the corner, has no choice at this moment, and can only bite the bullet and announce revenge.


    It was also a slaughter. The Russian army had nothing to do in France; the Moroccan indigenous tribes attacked the Spanish colonists, but it attracted the European world to shout and scream.


    There is no way, the world is so realistic. The Teddy Bear is strong in combat and has the characteristics of thick skin and durability.


    It is easy to scream and kill. If something happens, you must send troops to intervene. Who wants to fight with the bear for the benefit of the French?


    Moreover, the Russians dared to act recklessly in France, and it was not without relying on them.


    Although the Anti-French Alliance did not say anything on the surface, all countries supported the Tsarist government with practical actions.


    Now in the 19th century, the European world can represent the international society, and the anti-French alliance can represent the European world.


    There has never been a saying that sanctions himself. As a member of the Anti-French Alliance, no matter how much the Russians play against France, they will be scolded by public opinion at most.


    If you don''t know the positions of your allies, you can feel confident. No matter how powerful the Czarist government is, Nicholas II dare not give orders to capture more prisoners and repair the railway.


    Compared with the strong and backstage Russians, Morocco is obviously much more bullying. There is absolutely no reason to miss this opportunity to brush your presence.


    Even if the situation escalates, when it is necessary to send troops to intervene, it is only an opportunity to make a fortune.


    Everyone is the best at bullying the indigenous people. It''s not that you can''t win, and there is no need to counsel.


    Of course, this possibility is still very small. In any case, Spain still regards itself as a great power. If it faces a few indigenous tribes, it has to ask European countries for help, and they don''t have to mix up.


    Whether it is under the pressure of domestic public opinion or for the sake of the "big power" status, the Spanish government can only bite the bullet and send troops to retaliate.


    ...


    Looking at the telegram in his hand, Franz asked suspiciously: "The Spanish government wants to draw troops from the French garrison, don''t they need it for the benefit of France?"


    Since the establishment of the Anti-French Alliance, it has emphasized the principle of equal benefits and obligations.


    The Kingdom of Spain did not do much in the anti-French war, and one of the reasons it was able to get rich benefits after the war was that France was stationed in France, which was responsible for suppressing the rise of the French again.


    The relevant treaty has been signed long ago, and the meat has been eaten in the stomach. Now if you want to go back and not fulfill the agreement, you can only vomit it out again.


    Prime Minister Carl: "Your Majesty, since the start of the French-Russian War, the oil and water in the French garrison has been greatly reduced. Perhaps it will recover in the future, but the Spanish government obviously can''t wait.


    If it is not for immediate action to deter Moroccans with special means, I am afraid that similar massacres will occur.


    Before this, French colonists had already experienced it with their lives. The defeated country has no human rights. Driven by the power of hatred, everyone tacitly chose to ignore it.


    For the Spanish government, it doesn''t matter much to abandon the nominally ruled Morocco, but it just doesn''t work to watch the expatriates slaughtered by the indigenous people. "


    The Spanish government has no time to consider its interests in France, even if it wants to cut meat. For the Vienna government, this is undoubtedly bad news.


    To curb the re-emergence of France, Spain is an indispensable piece. Without this crucial link, to contain the rise of France, Shenluo had to do it himself.


    Otherwise, there are only three guards from Sardinia, Switzerland, and Belgium, which obviously cannot suppress the French!


    Fortunately, there is still the Russian thug. Judging from the current situation, after being so tossed by the Russian army, the time for the French to recover has been delayed for at least 15 years.


    Especially not long ago, Nicholas II also ordered the frontline Russian army to capture more prisoners and send them back to repair the railway, which was a fatal blow to France.


    Originally, after the European War ended, France was seriously short of young and strong laborers, and if the Russian army was so miserable, the young and strong laborers would be even smaller.


    If it was not for fear of causing a bad reaction, Franz would like to award Nicholas II a super anti-French medal as a sign of encouragement. At least ten tons of gold must be used to make it, otherwise it is not worthy of his merits.


    After thinking for a while, Franz waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let the Spaniards withdraw their troops. They don''t need them for a while.


    The Russians are doing very well now, and they can consider increasing their support later. You have to try it and see if you can use the Russian knife to destroy France. "


    As a peace-loving emperor, Franz has been avoiding death feuds with any big country. Even if it is really settled, it will find ways to resolve it.


    If you don''t believe it, you can open the history book to see that the enemies that Shinra encountered in the course of development were finally let go of their hatred under the call of God.


    As for whether to inspire Dafa physically or spiritually, the tortuous process involved is no longer important.


    Under this guideline. Even if he became the overlord, the hatred value pulled down by the Holy Roman Empire was still not high.


    France is an exception. Due to its special geographic location and religious beliefs, extraordinary methods are not suitable.


    Although there is no way to inspire the French, the hatred value drawn down is shared by more than a dozen countries.


    After the end of the European War, the Holy Roman Empire was once France''s biggest enemy, but soon they couldn''t hate it.


    Compared with the Russians who ride directly on their heads as a domineering blessing, and the renegade Italians who are arrogant and majestic, Shenluo is really not ranked.


    This is a good start. The first step to forget the hatred is to help create a bigger enemy. So far, the Russians have overfulfilled the task.


    Such a sharp knife is unnecessary. Success is naturally a profit, but failure is also a war between the Russians and the French. What''s the matter with Shinra?


    Of course, deep down in his heart, Franz couldn''t help but feel a little jealous of the Russians.


    There is no way, the bears of the 19th century are really broken. It''s not that they are afraid of how well the Russians can fight. In fact, the combat effectiveness of gray animals has always been only second-rate.


    What really worries Franz is-Teddy Bear is too capable of giving birth. Just like a gourd baby, a whole life is a bunch.


    In the past ten years, the average birth rate in the Russian Empire has exceeded 5%. Rao Franz introduced the birth-encouragement bill, and Shinra still lags behind the Russians in terms of birth rate.


    Simply comparing the birth rate, there is no intuitive difference in numbers. But calculating the ratio is scary. The birth rate of the Russian Empire is nearly a quarter higher than that of Shinra.


    Fortunately, the medical conditions of the Russian Empire are backward, and the survival rate of newborn babies is low. Otherwise, the position of the most populous country in Europe will change.


    Since the 1970s, the populations of Russia and Austria have been almost the same, and it continued until the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire before it truly surpassed the past.


    At first glance, the population growth rates of the two countries seem to be equal, and there is no problem. In fact, the Russians went through several wars halfway through.


    If it were not for consuming a large number of people in the war, the Russian Empire would be the same as the original time and space, and it would soon become Europe''s most populous country.


    Many people do not mean everything, but no one is absolutely impossible. The most typical example is France. If it were not for the population growth of the main ethnic group, they would not be defeated so badly in the European War.


    The fear goes to the fear, and there is actually no good way to deal with the Russian Franz. When the Russian-Austrian League **** the Russians, why not kidnapped Shenluo.


    Interest is the best link. In any case, Franz couldn''t do the stupid thing of "killing a thousand enemies and sacrificing 800".


    As at the beginning, there is only one way to limit the growth of the Russians'' strength, and that is to let the tsarist government continue to wage war.


    One victory after another, while forging the supreme reputation of the Russian empire, is also constantly devouring the heritage of this old-school empire.


    Adding so many reasons together, it is impossible to prevent the Russians and the French from consuming each other!

 Chapter 1045： Extraordinary party

    As a European hegemon, we must consider the overall situation. It is obviously not enough to support the Russo-French war, and Spain must also support the dispatch of troops to Morocco.


    Just how to support it, it was Franz''s turn to have a headache. It is impossible to go directly into battle. The rules of the political game are very clear: protect your own wealth.


    The world of the great powers is the most realistic. If even a few indigenous tribes can''t handle it, then Spain will not be eligible to own a colony.


    Material assistance, that is, there is no return to meat buns and dogs. Morocco does not interfere with the Holy Roman Empire, and there is no need to suppress it.


    Substantial assistance, no matter what is given, is blood loss, so it can only encourage Dafa spiritually. Regardless of whether the Spanish government needs it or not, it was a happy decision anyway.


    ...


    Snowflakes are falling, and the bustling Parisian streets at sunset, now only the ground is full of misery. The white sidewalk reflected a faint light.


    A rich and refreshing breeze blows across the face, and a sharp icy wind blows up the falling snow, as if a sharp blade is splitting...


    A carriage drove forward slowly in the wind and snow, and from time to time there was the creak of wheels pressing on the snow.


    For this scene, the pedestrians on the street turned a deaf ears, coming and going in a hurry.


    It''s almost the night time. If you don''t go home soon and fall into the hands of the Russian soldiers on duty, you will have to peel off your skin.


    The window of the carriage opened suddenly, and a middle-aged man in the carriage poked his head, looked around, and suddenly sighed.


    "Paris, troubled and troubled!"


    Since the 19th century, France has really become the limelight. It''s just that every time the scenery passed, all that was left was a mess.


    As the capital, Paris is the center of tragedy. Every time suffering comes, Paris bears the brunt.


    The gorgeously dressed woman patted the middle-aged man on the shoulder, and said, "Brea, don''t sigh. Trust me, everything will rise.


    The Russian dog has a very good nose. If they grabbed the handle, it would be a trouble for us.


    Now that Paris is in their hands, it is really inappropriate to provoke them. The blood debts left by the Russians, we will settle with them one day. "


    People under the eaves have to bow their heads. Under the front of the Russians, even the French nobles had to bow their heads now.


    Fortunately, it is the 19th century, and the era of nobility is not over yet. When facing the nobles, the lawless Russian soldiers also had to constrain.


    Of course, these benefits are limited to the surface. No one knows what will happen if you encounter secretly.


    In order to survive better, the French nobles must also lower their arrogant heads and make compromises to the Russians.


    It''s not that no one resists, this is the end of those who resist, and it''s not very good in the end. The Russian army does not kill nobles in name, but there are so many ways to kill people.


    Brea nodded slightly: "Don''t worry, Maria. I know what to do next. Let the Russians be proud of it for a few days."


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance. The high-handed rule of the Russians not only angered the French people, but also angered these French nobles.


    Most of the resistance organizations in France were secretly created by the French nobles, and even many of the leaders of the resistance were the children of the nobles themselves.


    Of course, these people are mostly down-and-out nobles, except for a noble title, they are not much different from ordinary people.


    The real masters of great family and business are all swallowing their breath. Even if you want revenge, it is done in secret, and on the surface it is a peaceful person.


    Brea is also one of the Anfen people, just a bit more passionate than the average person. Has been working hard to drive away the Russians.


    The snow was getting heavier and the carriage stopped in a manor in the suburbs. Looking around, there are no fewer than fifty carriages that only appeared in Brea''s eyes.


    It can be seen that this is a gathering of nobles. Playing so under the nose of the Russians, I have to admit that the French aristocracy has a big heart.


    But after seeing the noble family crests on the carriage, no one would feel surprised.


    With so many nobles gathered, the secret cannot be kept at all. It''s better to hold a banquet with fanfare than a secret meeting.


    The European aristocratic circle originally said: "The cutting continues, the rationale is still chaotic."


    After the end of the European War, the Anti-French Alliance did not conduct an in-depth liquidation of these people. It was not that the governments of various countries did not want to, but that they simply could not do anything.


    There is nothing to say about life and death on the battlefield. After the war, everyone is still a family. Seven aunts and eight aunts can always climb relatives.


    Since they are all from their own family, they can only follow the tradition. After all, tradition is to protect the interests of the entire aristocratic group. As a vested interest, there is no need to overthrow it.


    Now these guys just violated the night ban and illegal gatherings stipulated by the Russians. It is a felony to fall on ordinary people, but it is nothing to the nobles.


    If people are arrested on charges of illegal gatherings, it is estimated that the European world will be fried tomorrow. Although Mao Xiong is not afraid of criticism from European public opinion, they still want aid from European countries.


    Unless it proves that these guys are plotting to rebel, otherwise the Russians really can''t do anything to them.


    Entering the banquet hall, Brea''s brow furrowed even tighter. It was a banquet, but there was not the slightest banquet atmosphere at the scene.


    Those who came first got together in twos and threes and chatted about the situation. From time to time, some people sighed, as if they were desperate for the current situation.


    When Brea was lost, a middle-aged man not far away suddenly waved: "Brea, come here."


    Walking quickly over, Brea pretended to be suspicious and asked, "Retus, what were you talking about just now, it seemed very lively?"


    Reiters replied helplessly: "Apart from the current situation, what else can make us care so much?


    Recently, the Russians have become more and more excessive. If this continues, the Paris area will soon be tossed and scrapped by them.


    According to the news from the docks, in the past week, the Russians have been shipping captured prisoners of war.


    Although I don''t know where it was sent, it is definitely not a good thing for France. We have lost a lot of young people in the European War, and the Russians are now..."


    Don''t worry about it. With the end of the European War, everyone has realized the importance of population.


    It''s just that this realization came too late. The population does not mean that growth can be achieved, especially the lack of young and strong labor force is fatal.


    Before France could take a sigh of relief, the Russians began to behave again. Based on the information you have, you know that the total population of France has dropped by at least two million in the last six months.


    Death to death, exile in exile, and running away, the whole of France was plunged into unprecedented chaos.


    Of course, it is not entirely without benefits, and their rivals for ruling power have also been almost harmed by the Russians.


    The capitalists, businessmen, intellectuals, and middle class who had troubled them in the past, because they could not withstand the scourge of the Russian army, many people chose to run away.


    Paris is now dying. The shops that dare to continue to open are foreign businessmen, and local businessmen have long been afraid of looting by the Russian army.


    If the family business and France were not tied together, it is estimated that these nobles would also run away. Although the Russian army will not do anything to them on the surface, secretly it is uncertain.


    There are not a few nobles who have died unexpectedly recently. The deceased have a common feature, and they have shown anti-Russian tendencies in public. With such a big suspicion, it is okay to say that the Russians do not believe it.


    Suspicion belongs to suspicion. There is no direct evidence to prove that the Russians got the wrong hands. Even if they want to apply to the international community, they can¡¯t do it.


    Compared to the pessimistic people, Brea is still slightly optimistic. Consolingly said: "The situation is not so bad. In addition to the bad news, there is also good news.


    The Spaniards have cut their garrison by half. If the chaos in Morocco cannot be settled in the short term, it is estimated that they will continue to withdraw their troops.


    Judging from the current situation, the Alliance is not prepared to increase troops to fill the gap left by the Spaniards. It seems that the southern region can take a sigh of relief. "


    The French garrison of the Anti-French Alliance is borne by the French. Although the Paris government went on strike, some Russians started taxing themselves, and other countries would naturally follow suit.


    It''s just that compared to the straightness of the Russians, everyone still knows to be roundabout. Locals are usually appointed to act as tax officials. Unless someone is violently resisting taxes, the army is rarely deployed.


    Reiters waved his hand and said: "It''s good news for the time being, but these issues. For the time being, we can''t worry about it.


    Have you noticed how many strange faces appeared among the people who came to the banquet? "


    The circle of nobles was originally small, and suddenly a few strangers were added, and it was difficult not to attract everyone''s attention. After Leites reminded them, everyone glanced at the audience instantly, and finally stopped their eyes in a small corner.


    But considering the purpose of this banquet, the people who reacted to it, chose not to see it tacitly.


    Anti-Russia also requires skill. It doesn''t matter if you play secretly, you can''t leave the Russians with handle on the open.


    Since the people attending this gathering are not aristocrats, they can only be members of the resistance organization.


    Don''t say they don''t know each other, even if they are brothers, they can only pretend not to know if they hide their identity now.


    When the forest grows up, there are all kinds of birds, and it is quite normal for a few legal traitors to take refuge in the Russians among the nobles.


    In order to avoid being seized by the Russians, when discussing countermeasures, everyone always speaks verbally and never leaves any paperwork.


    There is only one explanation for members of the resistance organization to appear grandiosely here, and that is that the patience of the big men towards the Russian army has reached its limit.


    ...

 Chapter 1046： Super long intern

    With the accumulation of hatred, the situation in France further deteriorated. The autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves that the Tsarist government expected did not appear, but stepped into the quagmire instead.


    Forced suppression is effective in cities, and the situation changes once it enters the countryside. The French played guerrilla warfare by relying on the terrain, which made the Russian army miserable.


    Two hundred thousand Russian troops may seem like a lot, but to control the whole of France, it is obviously insufficient.


    In particular, after Spain reduced the number of its garrison and reduced its garrison range, the pressure on the Russian army became even greater.


    There is no alternative, the French resistance organization regards the Russians as its primary target. Most of the attacks were directed at the Russian army, but the areas controlled by other countries were relatively quiet.


    No one likes asking for trouble. Although everyone is allies on the anti-French issue, the Tsarist government did not ask for help, and all countries are naturally happy to watch the excitement.


    "Ask for help" seems very simple, just a telegram is enough, but it is not easy to really take this step.


    It is an open secret that the Tsarist government wants to use the French to establish its prestige. If you encounter a small setback, you must ask your allies for help, and that is to slap yourself in the face.


    This is not just a problem of shame, but the most important thing is the status of the Russian Empire in the European Union.


    In an age when fist and international status are equal, there is as much voice as there is power. Without strength, nothing is hard-hearted.


    Realizing that the French are not easy to mess with, the tsarist government is already on a sack. Choosing to compromise at this time will not only be embarrassing internationally and decline in status, but even the czar''s reputation in China will also plummet.


    The Russian bureaucrats are smart people, so naturally they will not take a big shot and ask for compromise with the French or ask for help from allies.


    In any case, in the minds of bureaucrats, political correctness will always come first, and other minor issues.


    Moreover, given the strength of the Russian Empire, as long as it is willing to invest, the suppression of resistance organizations is a matter of strength.


    On this issue, the Tsarist government can be said to be quite experienced. Poland, Bulgaria, and Afghanistan, none of them are easy to rule. Didn''t they finally surrender under the iron fist of the tsarist government?


    Whether it is true surrender or pretended to cater. In short, these areas are temporarily stable on the surface. Even if there were still guerrillas, they got into the ravine.


    It is enough for the tsarist government to be able to do this. As long as the situation can be generally stabilized and the allies are given a deceptive explanation, the matter will be over.


    In fact, if it were not for the international community to watch, the Tsarist government would never mind giving up the "small rural area" and just occupying the richest Paris region.


    ...


    The chaos in France did not affect Shinra. Although mankind is entering the era of globalization, since the outbreak of the European War, the normal trade relationship between Shenluo and France was broken.


    After the war, France was scrapped, and even if trade was reopened, there was not much trade volume. All the economic pains broke out in the previous economic crisis, and the impact now is minimal.


    After entering 1896, the Holy Roman Empire, which got rid of the economic crisis, once again boarded the express train of rapid development.


    The new round of the five-year plan is being formulated intensively. The only difference is that this time the host is no longer Franz.


    Time flies, and Prince Frederick, who has been in a time of confusion, has now begun to gradually take over government affairs.


    In fact, Prince Frederick had been in contact with government affairs as early as twenty years ago. It''s just that at the time, he was just an intern who was following along.


    This internship lasts for twenty years, and it is the longest intern in history. If an ordinary post is for twenty years of internship, it is estimated that everyone will go crazy.


    The emperor''s profession is obviously an exception. Since ancient times, there have been too many princes on standby. Without enough patience, you can''t succeed at all.


    Compared with Prince Charles, who was in reserve in his ancient years, Frederick was really young.


    In a sense, both Charles and Frederick are lucky. The European world inheritance law is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. As long as the crown prince does not die, he will not be dismissed.


    If in the Eastern world, it would be a miracle not to be driven mad if all kinds of conspiracies and scheming were followed by a bunch of younger brothers.


    Taking the plan handed over by his son, Franz quickly scanned it, and suddenly stopped on the third page.


    "Focus on developing the petrochemical industry, tell me your reasons?"


    There is no right or wrong policy, it just depends on whether it is appropriate. According to the actual situation, it is the policy makers to adopt different policies at different times.


    No matter how good a policy is, as long as it appears at the wrong point in time, it will bring disaster to the country and the people.


    Everyone knows this principle, but when it was implemented, the situation changed. For reasons of interest, policymakers must consider more factors when formulating national policies.


    How to grasp the details can only be changed according to the actual situation. The seemingly ordinary question is actually an examination of his son.


    "In recent years, the domestic internal combustion engine industry has developed vigorously, and the petrochemical industry has also risen accordingly.


    But in the process of development and utilization, there has been a serious waste of resources. In the oil refining process, most of the chemical by-products produced are wasted.


    On the one hand, the technology is not mature enough and the cost of developing and utilizing by-products is too high; on the other hand, the supporting industries have not been able to develop, and problems have arisen in connection.


    This is a huge industrial chain. Once developed, at least millions of jobs can be created, which will greatly promote our economy.


    The second reason is that the royal family controls most of the domestic oil fields. Once the petrochemical industry develops, our profits will be very large. "


    Prince Frederick replied calmly. Obviously, similar conversations have been conducted many times between father and son.


    Different from talking to other people, you have to go around in circles and sell off. The father and son always go straight, there is no need to hide.


    While promoting the country¡¯s economic development, making a fortune along the way is a routine operation. As a rule maker, it is not difficult to make a fortune.


    The royal consortium can grow rapidly. In addition to Franz''s foresight, insight into national policies is also an important factor.


    Although there is no special policy for profit, the national economic policy was originally promoted by Franz, and it is normal that the priority industries and the potential industries of their own layout overlap.


    Franz nodded and shook his head again: "In theory, there is no problem. However, once the petrochemical industry develops, it will be inappropriate for the royal family to control so many oil fields.


    Promote the listing of related companies and raise funds several times to reduce the number of shares held by the royal family.


    Since you proposed it, these tasks are now entrusted to you. After the company''s listing is completed, an industry association is formed to raise the industry threshold. "


    Since ancient times, eating alone will not produce good results, even the royal family cannot be too much. When Franz was in power, naturally no one dared to compare blindly, and later generations would be uncertain.


    The best way is to hide the industry early. Like the big consortium families in later generations, everyone knows the name of Morgan Rock, but they don''t know what industries they own.


    Those on the rich list are all up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and veteran giants can''t even find their shadows. Even if the children and grandchildren can be ruined, it is impossible for all of them to decline, right?


    The only explanation is to hide it. After all, it is far safer to control a country¡¯s economic lifeline in secret than to be active on the surface.


    Going public is undoubtedly a good choice. While sharing the cake to draw allies, it can also circulate a lot of funds from the market.


    The cashed out funds can be invested in new industries to continue to create wealth. This is how the snowball gets bigger and bigger.


    "The way of heaven is more than damage but it makes up for the insufficiency; the way of man is not damaged enough to make up for it."


    "The strong will remain strong, the rich will get richer" is the essence of the world, and it has never been changed by personal will.


    Franz is not a saint and has no courage to go against the world. Since you can''t change the world, you can only adapt to it.


    It is better to control these industries in your own hands than to fall into the hands of profit-only capitalists. At least the royal consortium needs to consider national stability and cannot blindly pursue interests.


    "Okay, father."


    While speaking back, Frederick''s face changed slightly, his voice trembling slightly, and then he returned to normal.


    It can be seen that his heart is not at peace, but in order to maintain a stable image of himself, he is abruptly suppressed.


    It''s right to think about it. The oil industry in the hands of the royal family controls almost half of the world''s oil production capacity. Even though the petroleum industry chain was just emerging in the 19th century, it was a proper behemoth.


    Suddenly in charge of such a large property, normal people will be uneasy. It was not easy for Frederick to bear it.


    Seeing the scene before him, Franz nodded with satisfaction. It''s good to be able to hold it back. The most feared thing to be an emperor is to be uncomfortable.


    To this day, money is just a number for Franz. No amount of wealth can move him.


    In contrast, a qualified heir is the most important.

 Chapter 1047： Busy Frederick

    Time is the best way to smooth out the pain. After two years of precipitation, investors have been relieved from the panic of the stock market crash.


    Just look at the Vienna Stock Exchange. Although the daily trading volume is less than half of the peak period, the market has returned to normal.


    After the stock market crash baptized the weak and stayed strong, although the number of companies on the market has decreased a little, the quality is not only better than before.


    After the bubble was squeezed out, the rational market was obviously much healthier. With the normal operation of the economy, there is another wave of new pink leeks entering the market.


    Compared with the predecessors who entered during their peak period, they are obviously much luckier. Low entry, catching up with the economic development.


    Although it cannot be said that everyone makes money, most people make a little bit more or less. If the impact of the previous stock market crash were not too great, many people still have lingering fears, and maybe another bull market will come.


    Promoting the listing of oil companies was initiated in this context. Different from the sunset industry of later generations, the petrochemical industry of this year is all properly high-tech.


    As the world¡¯s largest oil producer and consumer, the Holy Roman Empire¡¯s annual demand for petrochemical products has maintained a double-digit growth rate for the past ten years.


    Although petrochemical products have not yet been popularized all over the world, looking at the demand for Shinra, we know how huge the market is.


    According to calculations by social economists, it is estimated that in five years, the world''s crude oil demand will increase to 35 million tons per year, of which the Holy Roman Empire alone needs to consume 25 million tons per year.


    This set of numbers may be inconspicuous in later generations, and any country can surpass the past. But these years, that is a proper astronomical figure.


    According to the current crude oil prices in the international market, the crude oil industry is a market of 350 million Aegis per year, which is about to catch up with the fiscal revenue of the Vienna government for one year.


    However, compared with the entire petrochemical industry, crude oil is only a small part of it. If all are developed, at least it will be a big market of 1 billion Aegis every year.


    The most important thing is that this market is in a period of rapid growth. Doubling demand in five years is just the beginning, and doubling in ten years is not a dream.


    Although the royal family is not the only oil producer, the cost of mining its oil fields is the lowest in the world.


    If it were not for Franz''s intention to restrict crude oil exports, it is estimated that the supply of crude oil across Europe would be monopolized by the royal consortium.


    Do competitors really exist?


    This year, there are two oil-producing countries in the European world, except for Shinra, Russia is the only one. Although the mining cost of Baku oil field is not high, it cannot support the high cost of land transportation!


    In the context of immature oil pipeline technology, transportation is the primary problem facing the oil industry.


    Not only the Russians met, but also the federal states across the ocean. It''s just that the Americans are lucky. The mainland is mostly plains, so it is less difficult to install oil pipelines.


    In contrast, the Baku area does not work. With the technology of these years, even if the oil pipeline is built in Baku, the oil cannot be shipped. "The most expensive oil pipeline in the world" is not a mere name.


    In contrast, the oil companies under the Royal Consortium are in much better condition. With sufficient oilfield reserves, just exploiting coastal oilfields that are easy to transport can meet market demand.


    The low mining and transportation costs, coupled with the world''s most advanced mining and smelting technology, clearly shows that it is a dimensional reduction attack.


    With so many advantages, it will naturally not make less. Today, these oil companies are the largest cash cows in the royal consortium.


    Now that it is going to be listed, there are naturally many issues to consider. Whether it should be integrated into a Big Mac to go public or split and reorganize to create a bunch of small and powerful companies has troubled Frederick for many days.


    The interests involved are so great that even Frederick was frightened. Any decision error may cause tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Aegis losses in the future.


    It can be said that he has not been relaxed since taking on this task. There are countless documents to read every day, and all major affairs require him to make decisions.


    The policy of focusing on the development of the petrochemical industry has been implemented, and the best time to go public has come. Following Frederick¡¯s signature on the document, the vigorous oil company listing plan was officially launched.


    The four oil companies are all listed, and 200 million Aegis funds will be raised in Vienna and Frankfurt for the construction of the petrochemical industry chain.


    Upon receiving this news, the European financial news media directly fry the pot.


    "200 million Aegis", this number is really amazing. Even if it is divided into four, it is 50 million Aegis on average.


    This figure still exceeds 95% of the world''s national fiscal revenue. At present, the market capitalization of the world''s highest listed company, Austrian Power Group has a market value of only 850 million Aegis.


    You must know that the Austrian Power Group controls nearly 60% of the electricity supply in Europe, and it is the world''s number one giant.


    According to the valuation of the four oil companies in the capital market, the highest one has reached 570 million Aegis. After listing, it is likely to break the leading position of Austrian Power Group in market value.


    Of course, there are reasons for high valuations. In this era when petrochemicals are regarded as high-tech products, the listing of oil companies is entirely based on high-tech companies telling stories.


    Different from the dreams of other science and technology companies, the oil company''s pictures are at least visible and tangible.


    Just look at the assets and profits. Put aside the hard-core mechanical equipment, plant and technology. The oil fields under the name of each oil company have billions of tons of crude oil reserves and can generate tens of millions of Aegis profits every year.


    Coupled with the annual double-digit profit growth rate promise, and the market''s forecast of the future petrochemical industry, high valuations are inevitable.


    In fact, if it were not for the division into four, the valuation could continue to rise. As long as the word "monopoly" is attached to any industry, the capital market will give a super premium.


    Take the Austrian Power Group as an example. At its peak, the market value once broke the 2.5 billion Aegis mark. Now that it has fallen, in addition to the stock market crash, the more important thing is that the performance is less than expected.


    There is no way, who makes European people poor? Although power grids are popularized in many cities, the bottom people with the largest number of people cannot afford it.


    It is anticipated that the industrial electricity consumption will grow. After Shenluo, it is discovered that not every country is keen to promote new technologies, and electric motors are not popular at all.


    Coupled with the need to import coal in some countries, the cost of power generation is so high that power grids installed in many overseas cities have suffered short-term losses.


    Although the prospects are broad, it is an indisputable fact that performance growth has slowed in a short period of time. The capital market will naturally respond.


    In contrast, oil companies are much better. With the vigorous development of the automobile industry, the promotion of internal combustion engines is much faster than that of electric motors, and the growth rate of market demand is also much faster.


    ...


    "His Royal Highness, the pre-IPO equity incentives and pre-subscription work have all been completed, and it is expected to be listed for trading on December 21."


    No matter how fierce the media controversy is, the largest IPO in the financial market of the Holy Roman Empire was launched.


    Nobody cares?


    That''s just too much thinking. If it were not for the deception, the royal consortium would not be prepared to list oil companies.


    Whether it is pre-IPO financing or pre-subscription, it is all handled by the royal consortium. How can the valuation of a left-handed game be low?


    No one buys it better, it''s a big deal to open a small account and eat it all. According to the current market demand, the petrochemical industry is properly the future development direction.


    According to the internal estimates of the consortium, once the petrochemical industry chain is perfected, the annual profits of these companies will exceed their current valuations.


    In the era when the currency did not devalue, the world''s economic growth was not fast. Water dragons cannot be raised in shallow waters. Limited by the overall market environment, companies that can maintain a double-digit profit growth rate each year are absolutely rare.


    In fact, such high-growth companies usually do not go public. Unless it is really experiencing financial difficulties, or is about to touch the bottleneck of enterprise development.


    Because I am worried that the tree will attract the wind, in order to facilitate the hiding of wealth, I must list my own high-quality companies, which is probably a royal consortium.


    "I got it, everything went according to the original plan."


    I don''t know why, when everything is finished, Frederick feels empty.

 Chapter 1048： Prince Governor

    The eldest son needs to exercise, and the second son cannot be idle. With the continuous development of the times, the governor management mode of overseas colonies has become less and less able to keep up with the times.


    Just look at the Spanish colonies, and now there is a raging mess. Although it is due to the participation of external forces, it is also an important factor that its own way of governance cannot keep up with the times.


    The colony of Shinra was still stable, mainly because Franz entrusted a group of nobles out. A group of people who work for themselves are suppressing all kinds of dissatisfaction.


    There is no doubt that this kind of feudal rule is even more backward. The only advantage is that it can stimulate the work enthusiasm of the staff and maximize the development of personal potential.


    Relying on the double **** of vassal system and interests, one generation and two generations will definitely have no problems, and three generations and four generations will have no major problems with the strength of Shinra.


    I''m not sure after that. Human loyalty cannot withstand the wasting of time, and the greater the proportion of interests in the later period.


    Now that the overseas colonies are economically backward and have to rely on local support, they are naturally like a family.


    With the continuous development of the economy, the future is uncertain. When the colonial economy develops and is unwilling to continue to serve as a source of raw materials and a market for commodity sales, conflicts between the two sides arise.


    The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all fleshy. No matter how fair the central government is, it will be inclined to deal with problems. One time or two is not a big problem, ten times eight times will be eccentric.


    Rather than waiting for the situation to deteriorate to the point of parting ways, it is better to deal with it when the relationship is now close and give the colonies greater autonomy.


    Obviously, the governor system cannot meet such demands. The original space-time British had already tried this, but in the end, because of insufficient cohesion, the United States and the Soviet Union had an opportunity to take advantage of it.


    Since the governor''s management system cannot meet the demand, it is better to continue the enfeoffment system and establish a state in accordance with the tradition of the Shinra. Even if the play broke down later, it was still rotten in the pot.


    In fact, after the rise of the colonial movement, it was not Franz''s initiative to establish a system of enfeoffment overseas.


    Both the two teeth and the British and French have once entrusted nobles overseas. It''s just that the domestic resistance is too strong, turning the real seal into a false seal.


    Except for a few small nobles, who really got the fief, most of the nobles only had a nominal title, and the government took away the governance of the fief.


    Since we want to play emptily, we can''t expect people to abandon the good local life and go to the colonies in the poor country to fight.


    After the rise of Shinra, after seeing the fighting power of the fief and nobles, all countries did not want to follow suit.


    It''s a pity that the overall situation has been decided at this time, and the bourgeoisie and bureaucracy are desperately blocking it.


    The reason for the objection is very high. The colony belongs to the state and belongs to all citizens. It cannot be usurped by individuals.


    One sentence erased all the achievements of the colonial pioneers, as if the colony had fallen from the sky.


    Anyone with a little bit of knowledge knows that the government certainly played an important role in the colony creation process, but the real main force was immigrants.


    "Colonies belong to the country and belong to all citizens." On the surface, they are indeed safeguarding national interests. In fact, there is a sentence to be added after this-"the interests of colonies belong to bureaucrats and capital."


    The essence of opposition is still in the distribution of benefits.


    According to Shinra''s enfeoffment model, the central government only controls major cities and important ports, and most of the remaining land is entrusted to officials who have contributed, and areas that no one wants go to the emperor.


    The beneficiaries are mainly soldiers and immigrants. If you are lucky to become a fief, you can also get a piece of land of your own.


    Although bureaucrats and capitalists have also gained, they are obviously much smaller than the lucky ones who have risen in the past.


    Jealousy drives people crazy, and in my heart that I can''t get it, and can''t let others get it, opposition is inevitable.


    It''s just that the German region is special, and the long years of melee between the princes has kept the noble-dominated military in a strong position. Coupled with an emperor who would give up money, he could suppress the bureaucracy and capital in the country.


    It''s different in other countries. Take Britain as an example. The high-level positions are controlled by civilian officials. The military is suppressed to death, and there is no strong emperor, so the enclavement will naturally not be promoted.


    The military can only follow and drink soup, and ordinary immigrants are the targets of exploitation. Being robbed of wealth for a long time can''t stand anyone else.


    The collapse of the original space-time colonial empire was due to the fact that the United States and the Soviet Union were doing things. The most important reason was that capital and bureaucracy took too much.


    Especially in the later period, when nationalism awakened, the cost of colonization rose, bureaucrats and capital took too much profit, and the colony suffered losses directly.


    Along with economic tensions, the colonial government had to reduce spending, which directly harmed the interests of the military and immigrants. Even if you can''t drink the soup, everyone is naturally unwilling to work for the colonial empire.


    The killers are gone, the colony becomes more chaotic, and maintenance costs continue to rise. When ordinary people see that the colony is not only not making money, but is going to lose money, then they simply don''t.


    As bureaucrats and capital of vested interest groups, when they realized the danger, the wave of independence had already risen, and the colonial empire was unable to recover.


    With lessons learned, Franz cannot have to plan ahead. Anyway, there are already many states in the Holy Roman Empire, and I don''t care about adding a few more.


    The abolition of overseas colonies and the establishment of states can only be done by Franz, and other people simply cannot afford such a big thunder.


    ...


    Vienna Palace


    Franz held a document and said earnestly: "This is the appointment letter of the Governor of Central America. I will ask you one last time, Peter, are you really ready?"


    The state is not achieved in one leap, and Franz can help with domestic troubles. The entrustment of princes is not new, everyone else can be entrusted, and it is naturally also possible for the emperor''s son.


    It is nothing more than a "billion points" when the fief is bigger, and a "billion points" when the autonomy is bigger. As for the title level, it remains unchanged.


    The prince obtains the title of Grand Duke, which is a normal operation of the Habsburg dynasty. Fundamentally, the constitution of the Shinra, as long as the emperor''s approval is obtained, the grand duke can establish a state.


    The entrustment of the prince to establish a state is still a member of the Shenluo, and it is not a split of the country, let alone a traitor. There are too many precedents in history, and the people will not have much resistance.


    The strongest opposition should be the capitalists and bureaucrats whose interests have been damaged, but this group of people will curse at most. There is no guts to do what they really want.


    As for the local fiefdom nobles, establishing a state will not strip their fiefdom. There are a lot of rights they should have, nothing more than an extra boss on top of their heads.


    They may feel unhappy in their hearts, but they have no way to oppose the emperor because of the vassal obligations.


    However, the rule of Emperor Guang''s son can only keep everyone respectful. To gain their allegiance, it still depends on the sovereign''s political skills.


    It is too risky to get it right in one step. Although he has confidence in the son he has cultivated, Franz will not play any tricks.


    The position of "Governor" is a very good transition. If you do it well, you will become a king. If you do not do it, you will go home and be a rice worm.


    In recent years, the Habsburg dynasty has also been prosperous, and there have been too many replenishers. Sons can¡¯t do, there are grandsons, anyway, as long as Franz is still alive, he can do it.


    Except for the closer Middle East and Africa to be incorporated into the mainland, colonies in the South Seas and the Americas can all be ruled by states.


    In a sense, this is also diversifying investment. For the royal family, a few more crowns are also a guarantee.


    The energetic Peter immediately promised: "Don''t worry, father. I have been preparing for this day for many years."


    Indeed, I have been preparing for many years. From the opening of overseas colonies, Franz has a plan to establish overseas states, so when he cultivates his sons, everything is done according to heir standards.


    After so many years of preparations, it was hard to start implementing it, but it was hard for Peter not to get excited. After all, he is not young anymore.


    He is now in middle age. If the plan does not start again and the state system is perfected, he, the founder of the country, will get old first.


    Looking at his high-spirited second son, Franz felt relieved, but he did not show any expression on his face, pretending to be indifferent: "You have five years in Austrian Central America.


    I don''t care what method you use, as long as you can control the locality within five years, you will be the future king of Central America.


    One last piece of advice to you, if it is not a last resort, it is best not to use methods beyond the rules.


    Perhaps the rules will constrain your hands and feet, but it is still the rules that can protect you. As a superior, you can modify the rules, but you must never take the lead in violating the rules.


    Of course, this has a prerequisite, that is, it does not threaten its own security and the authority of the monarch. If this bottom line is passed, then all the rules can be overthrown.


    What to do specifically, this still requires you to make a decision based on the actual situation, no one can help you in this regard. "


    ...


    The appointment of Peter as Governor of Central America is just the beginning. Then there are Governors of Southeast Asia, Governors of South America, Governors of Alaska waiting for Franz''s appointment.


    However, considering the actual situation, Franz did not replace the governors of the overseas colonies with his own son all at once.


    Nothing can be done in one fell swoop, just appointing a prince to act as the governor of the colony, even if there is a dispute from the outside, it will not be too big.


    If it is an overseas colony, all are replaced by princes. Even the political novice knew what the emperor was going to do.


    Before the British were cleared out of the foreign enemy, Franz would not provoke internal disputes. Even if you are sure to suppress all opposition forces, that will not work.


    "The fierce tiger fights the rabbit, but also with all its strength"


    Besides, it is to deal with the British. You know that some people may not be able to do things, but the ability to make trouble is absolutely first-class.


    No one knows how much loss a detail error can cause.

 Chapter 1049： Scandals and prime factors

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 Chapter 1050： Stab back

    Regardless of whether you can find out who is behind the scenes, life is always going to be passed. After dealing with a few scapegoats, the "He Deng Massacre" on the face of it was over.


    Social beatings can not only make people mature, it can also make people become paranoid. This is the case of Nicholas II now. The "Heden Massacre" has not been found out for a long time, and he has lost trust in the government bureaucracy.


    Originally this was nothing, there were too many emperors who did not trust the bureaucracy. In a sense, distrust of bureaucratic integrity is also a necessary factor for the success of a monarch.


    The trouble is that Nicholas II was unable to restrain his emotions and exposed his true inner thoughts before he found enough substitutes.


    At this point, Nicholas II was similar to Chongzhen. When you trust a person, you trust it unconditionally; once you find yourself cheated, you will go to the other extreme.


    Facts have proved that the bureaucracy is not easy to mess with either. Confronting the czar directly, no one wants to be this early bird. But in other places, it is not easy to find the czar, everyone is still familiar with the road.


    In the following days, news from various regions demanding autonomy, opening up parliaments, and deregulating elections... appeared like snowflakes on the desk of Nicholas II.


    ...


    Paris, Headquarters of the Russian Army in France.


    Admiral Ojinnets frowned and hung up, urging for supplies again. Recently, he has been driven crazy by logistics.


    As the person directly responsible for the looting of the place by the Russian army and causing the situation in France to get out of control, Admiral Oginets is now in the stage of serving a crime.


    In order to make up for the mistakes as soon as possible, Admiral Ojinnets performed extraordinarily hard when suppressing the French rebels.


    "Power generation urges the country, when will our supplies arrive?"


    This is also the tradition of the Russian Empire. Regardless of whether the frontline is fighting or not, it cannot affect the bureaucrats to make money anyway.


    In order to get as many floating foam materials as possible, the Russian Logistics Department has always had the principle of "a point is saved, and a day can be delayed". In this regard, bureaucrats have shown unparalleled talent.


    "Your Excellency Commander, in the past week, we have sent seven reminders to the Logistics Department and the War Department.


    Except for a call back from the Ministry of War to wait, the rest of the telegrams were like stone sinking in the ocean, and now there was no news.


    Combined with the previous news, I am afraid that something happened again in the country, we do not know. Before we clarify the specific situation, it is really inappropriate for us to get involved. "


    The attendant reminded.


    Under normal circumstances, the materials are urged, no matter when they can be delivered, the logistics department will call back.


    I think it''s so negative now that I don''t even reply to a single telegram. There are only two explanations: either it is the negligence of the operator, or something has happened within the government.


    Admiral Ojinnets nodded, and said helplessly: "Let''s send a call again, and use a harsher tone.


    Tell them that if the materials are delayed in arriving, causing the failure of the frontline military operation, they are responsible for it.


    In addition, inform officers above the division level to come to the meeting at night. "


    The country is caught in political turmoil and there are problems with the front-line material supply. This is completely unwarranted disaster.


    If you are a strong general, you can still quarrel with the domestic bureaucrats. If you can''t solve the problem, you should report to the czar.


    It is a pity that Admiral Ojinnets, who was born as a little nobleman, is obviously not strong enough to offend the bureaucrats of the Logistics Department.


    However, logistical problems had to be resolved. Fortunately, the Vienna government sponsored enough potatoes, otherwise Admiral Odinets didn''t even have time to think about countermeasures.


    Even if the Russian army occupied the "prosperous" Paris area, they thought they would have nothing to worry about. If it was true before, it is a pity that everything is different now.


    Unlike Germany in the original time and space, after the end of the European War, the Anti-French Alliance did not ask the French government for industrial and commercial products to repay debts, and naturally it would not help them restore industrial production.


    Although the Bourbon dynasty has made efforts to resume production after it entered the power, France, whose domestic market has collapsed, obviously does not have the basis for industrial development.


    There is no doubt that in Europe in the 19th century, apart from the large number of employed people in industry and agriculture, there was no third choice.


    If the employment problem cannot be solved, the economy will naturally not get better. The once affluent Paris area is now a large slum.


    Since the defeat of France, except for the short-term increase in the population of the Paris area during the outbreak of the refugee wave, the rest of the time has been in continuous loss.


    After the strike of the Carlos government, this situation has been exacerbated. Almost every day, thousands of people can be seen dragging their families away from this desperate land.


    The locals couldn''t survive and were forced to run away. It is simply a dream to raise hundreds of thousands of Russian military supplies on the spot.


    "Okay, Your Excellency Commander."


    After speaking, the attendant turned around and was about to leave. Admiral Oginets suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute."


    "There is no need for reminders. Most of the major changes have taken place in the country, and I am afraid that we will not be able to take care of us for a while.


    Directly send electricity to the Allied Command to explain in detail the difficulties we are facing and request material assistance. "


    Frankly speaking, as long as there are other options, Admiral Oginets will not take this step.


    Although the headquarters of the Allied Forces is nominally the superior of the Russian army stationed in France, this organization degenerated into an exchange and liaison organization as early as the end of the anti-French war.


    Although it still has nominal jurisdiction, it is only a political need. In fact, the actions of the Russian army have long been free from the constraints of the Allied Command.


    In this name, the Russian army can indeed ask the Allied Command for help. Out of the need to suppress France, the Vienna government will certainly not sit idly by.


    But there is no free lunch in this world. Once the Allied Command¡¯s money and food are taken, it will be impossible for the French-Russian army to maintain its current independent status.


    If it only involves the independent military command of the hundreds of thousands of Russian troops on the front line, then the clanking poor czarist government is probably already sold to the Vienna government.


    What a big deal, being a mercenary is not without precedent in history. As long as the price is in place, the tsarist government will not mind.


    The problem is that once the Allied Command intervenes, the problem becomes more complicated. Now that the Allied Command has obtained the command of the Russian army, should the command of the garrison of other countries also be transferred?


    Needless to say, without the thorny leader of the Russian Empire, it would be impossible for other members of the anti-French alliance to reject Vienna''s will.


    Although Admiral Ojinnets is not a professional politician, since he can climb to his current position, he will certainly not be a political novice.


    With his personal political sense, he knew that once the Allied Command was in control of real power, the consequences would be very serious.


    It is true that Russia and Austria are allies, but it does not mean that the Russian Empire is also an ally of the Holy Roman Empire.


    In the eyes of ordinary people, it is the Vienna government that is in charge anyway. The difference is not big, but Admiral Ojinnets knows that there is an essential difference.


    Although the former Austrian Empire was powerful, the power gap with the Russian Empire was not too great. The two countries can naturally become good allies.


    However, it is different now. Although deep down in his heart he did not want to admit it, Admiral Ojinnets also knew that the power gap between Russia and Shenluo had been completely widened.


    Is the difference "twice", "three times", or more?


    No one can give an answer to this question. In short, the Russian Empire is indeed behind.


    As an old-school empire, Russia naturally does not want to become the younger brother of Shinra. As far as Admiral Ojinnets knows, in order to get rid of the economic control of Shinra, the tsarist government secretly did not make little effort.


    At the moment, I am sending over the command of the Russian army in France, which is definitely a political failure. In the future, I will be wearing small shoes.


    Knowing that, Admiral Ojinnets still has no more choices. The domestic bureaucrats are dragging their feet. If they don''t find a backer, how can they fight the battle behind?


    You must know that he is guilty of meritorious service now, and it is okay to win on the battlefield; if he loses, the military court will definitely make it.


    Admiral Ojinnets''s domestic foundation is not strong enough. The Marshal Ivanov who promoted him has already seen God, and there is no help in the senior management. It is absolutely cool to go to the military court.


    For Oginets personally, it is obviously more secure to move closer to the Allied Command. With the status of the Russian Empire in the alliance, coupled with this political squad, he can at least get the position of deputy commander of the Allied Forces.


    With this layer of amulet, he is the highest-level officer of the Russian Empire in the Allied Headquarters. As long as the Tsarist government wants to maintain its right to speak in the Allied Forces, it can only fake it.


    As for the post-autumn settling accounts, at most it is nothing more than sitting on the bench after returning home. There can be no more, or else the tsarist government will slap itself in the face.


    ...


    From the front line, Nicholas II has not received the news yet, and he is busy sorting out internal problems.


    In fact, the political struggle suddenly intensified. The "tsar''s distrust" was just a fuse, and the deeper reason was "reform."


    Since the end of the 19th century, Russia¡¯s industrial system has gradually been improved, the gap between the rich and the poor in the country has further widened, and the domestic contradictions have gradually increased.


    Especially after the outbreak of the European economic crisis, the Russian Empire suffered heavy losses in agricultural exports. A large number of farmers went bankrupt and social conflicts were intensified.


    Faced with these situations, Alexander III began to reform internally from the perspective of maintaining his rule in his later years.


    It is a pity that Alexander III saw God before the results came out, and Nicholas II, who had just succeeded to the throne, was forced to take over the burden of continuing reforms.


    No matter how reform is done, it will inevitably harm the interests of some people. Nicholas II''s reforms are naturally no exception.


    In a sense, Nicholas II''s previous calculations were also one of the backlashes brought about by reforms.


    ...


    Putting down the documents in his hand, Nicholas II asked dissatisfiedly: "The local self-government bureau guys, don''t you know you are satisfied?"


    After Nicholas II came to the throne, the liberals in the county and prefecture management agencies of the local self-government bureau hoped to gain greater autonomy in order to alleviate the conflict between the tsarist system and the people.


    Obviously, alleviating contradictions is false, and wanting greater autonomy is the fundamental purpose of these political powers.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witte: "Yes, Your Majesty. The representatives of the Autonomous Bureau insist on opening up full autonomy, including parliament, elections, legislation..."


    Before Sergey Witt finished speaking, Nicholas II couldn''t help but reprimanded: "The people in the local self-government bureau are thinking wildly again. They want to participate in the administration of the state. Why don''t they ask God to manage the kingdom right?


    I hope everyone knows that the dictatorship of the tsarist government is unshakable, just like my unforgettable father!


    Even if we want to learn the advanced European system, it is enough for us to learn Austria. There is no need to think about things all day.


    If you want state management and freedom, why don''t you open your eyes and see how free France is now? "


    Obviously, with positive and negative real examples, Nicholas II was more emboldened to say no to autonomous representatives.


    No matter how the liberals throw the pot, France before the defeat is indeed the freest country in Europe. The level of public participation in politics is also the highest, and in many cases the public opinion influences government decision-making.


    However, it was precisely because of this freedom that the French chariot was aimed at Central Europe, which eventually detonated the European War and buried the arrogant French Empire.


    In contrast, Austria, which is relatively conservative, became the final victor and established the Holy Roman Empire.


    Of course, to learn from the Holy Roman Empire, Nicholas II would be absolutely unwilling. Austria and Shinra are completely two concepts.


    Although Shinra is relatively conservative, the states, municipalities, and autonomous provinces below all have completely independent autonomy.


    The autonomy requested by the representatives of the Self-Government Bureau is actually a replica of the subordinate states of Shinra, except that one monarch is missing.


    The states of the Holy Roman Empire are all dominant nations, with the same language, history, politics, and culture. They also have a tradition of state system for nearly a thousand years, and they have sufficient centripetal force.


    The Russian empire is not good. The main ethnic group only accounts for 40%. Many ethnic minorities have been brutally oppressed and have no affection for this country.


    To play with unlimited autonomy is to engage in division. It is okay if the central government has been strong, if one day it declines, it will soon be backlashed.


    From the beginning of Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III did not accept the conditions of autonomy, and it was naturally impossible for Nicholas II to accept it.


    persuade?


    If it does not exist, some of the people present may have opinions on the czar, but absolutely no opinion on their own country.


    ...


    Foreign Secretary Mikhailovich: "Your Majesty, the United States of America has sent a diplomatic note, hoping to strengthen economic exchanges and cooperation with us.


    The Americans proposed to build a railway from Central Asia to the Far East to promote commercial trade between the two countries. "

 Chapter 1051： Like me

    Hearing the news that seemed like a fantasy, everyone was stunned. The Americans want to build the "Siberian Railway." Isn''t this the sun coming out from the west?


    The Americans want to strengthen economic exchanges and cooperation between Russia and the United States, and everyone can barely accept it. After all, the divided United States is seriously lacking a market for merchandise sales.


    As a member of the fringe world, there is no conflict of interest. The relations between Russia and the United States have been good in recent years. It''s just that the Americans want to build the "Siberian Railway", which is a bit funny.


    The Siberian Railway has such a great effect that it can promote Russia-US economic and trade cooperation. Why don''t we know?


    Everyone knows that in the case of a small distance difference, the cost of rail transportation is much higher than that of sea transportation. What''s more, the transportation cost of special railways such as the Siberian Railway is even higher.


    Whether starting from the east coast or the west coast, it is better to ship goods directly to the Russian Empire than to go to the Far East for transit.


    If we really want to talk about promoting the economic and trade between the two countries, there are actually some. It is just not to promote commercial trade between Siberia and the United States.


    Different from later generations of Siberia, the Siberian region of this year was useless except for its size.


    The Siberia area of ??more than 13 million square kilometers has a population of less than 7 million. This is the result of Ottoman immigration. Otherwise, this figure can be discounted.


    The development of Siberia was still after the opening of the railway. Mainly due to Stalin''s exile policy, which increased the local population.


    With such a small population, it is still spread over 13 million square kilometers of land. Talking about trade is a joke.


    The purchasing power of the market in Siberia is probably not as good as one-tenth of that of St. Petersburg.


    To say that Americans have taken a fancy to this "large and unmanned" market and want to cultivate and operate in depth, it is estimated that a normal person would not believe it.


    Nicholas II asked: "What do Americans want?"


    There is no love and hate for no reason in the world, especially among countries. As a normal person, Nicholas II did not believe that Americans would come to do charity without benefit.


    You must know that the construction cost of the Siberian Railway is not a small figure, and it can rank second in the entire human history, second only to the Shinra ring railway.


    As early as a few years ago, the Tsarist government completed the exploration of the Siberian Railway. If it were not that the budgetary costs were too scary, and the Tsarist government had no money, the railway would have already started construction.


    Although the financial resources of the United States of this year are stronger than those of the Russian Empire, it is also very limited, and it is also highly indebted.


    His own railway was not completed, and suddenly he ran to help build the Siberian Railway, but Nicholas II did not doubt their motives.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich explained: "In recent years, the United States has encountered bottlenecks in its development and urgently needs to open up a larger commodity sales market.


    It''s just that now the world has been divided up, including America, which was originally regarded as a back garden by the Americans, is now reduced to the sphere of influence of Britain and Shinra, and there is no room for them to intervene.


    In order to change this situation, the Americans have set their sights on expansion to the Far East. But their strength is limited, they are unable to compete with the British, and it is even difficult to suppress the Japanese.


    Without the intervention of external forces, it is only a matter of time before the Americans are expelled from the competition in the Far East.


    Judging from the current international situation, we are the only one who can provide assistance to the Americans, and it is possible to provide assistance.


    Apart from joining hands with us, they have no way to deal with the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The Americans proposed to build the Siberian Railway, which seems to be helping us, but in fact this is also their strategic helplessness.


    Of course, Americans are not vegetarian, and their appetite is quite good.


    In addition to cooperating with us to expand in the Far East, they also want to obtain the franchise of the Siberian Railway and the most favored nation status in international trade. "


    Starting from defeating Napoleon, the Russians had a kind of "fascinating self-confidence", especially after the capture of Constantinople, it reached its peak.


    The Russian-Prussian War once awakened the Tsarist government, but after the victory of the war, everyone quickly became addicted to it.


    This "confidence" is also reflected in politics and diplomacy. Including the strategy of going south to India, it is based on this "mysterious self-confidence."


    After hearing this explanation, everyone including Nicholas II was tempted.


    Most-favored-nation treatment is the same as not giving. Anyway, the Russian Empire is already the world of Shenluo''s industrial and commercial products, so it''s okay to let an American come in and act as their competitor.


    For Nicholas II, who wanted to get rid of the influence of Shinra, he was just worried that the Americans were useless, and even if the market was opened up, they would not be able to compete with Shinra.


    Joint expansion in the Far East is not a condition at all. The expansion of the Russian Empire itself in the Far East requires allies to share the pressure.


    As for the dominance of the Far East and the completion of the Yellow-Russia Plan, that is the future, and it will not affect the current US-Russia cooperation in the slightest.


    It can be said that the requirements of the Americans are within everyone''s bottom line, except that the railway franchise is somewhat embarrassing.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "The Americans are willing to help build the Siberian Railway, which is naturally a good thing, but it should not be now.


    The strength of the empire is not unlimited. The French rebellion needs to be suppressed by the empire. The Central Asia Railway is halfway through. We really don''t have the ability to start another big project.


    Judging from the current construction progress, if the later projects progress smoothly, the Central Asia Railway will be opened to traffic in 1899, and it will not exceed 1900 at the latest.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can talk to the United States and put the construction time of the Siberian Railway to three years later, so that we can deal with it calmly. "


    Even if the Americans are willing to help, the Tsarist government still has to pay for the construction of the Siberian Railway, and it has to bear the bulk of it.


    Including the Central Asia Railway under construction, it seems that the Vienna government is assisting in the construction, but the labor and raw materials are still provided by the Czarist government.


    In the era of lack of machinery and equipment, almost all processes were completed manually. Labor and raw materials account for more than 80% of railway construction costs.


    As for the old difficulties of demolition and relocation that future generations of railway construction will face, it simply does not exist now. Including taxes in all aspects, now it is all zero.


    On the surface, the tsarist government did not pay much, but it hurts the country''s strength! Free labor is not unlimited, and once the recruitment is over, it will also cause serious problems.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich shook his head: "I''m afraid this won''t work. The American steel giant is leading the construction of the Siberian Railway.


    They promote this plan, the main purpose is to clean up their inventory. If the time is delayed by three years, their losses will be very large.


    Besides, the US government will be changed in two years. If the project is not finalized as soon as possible, a new government will come to power..."


    Unlike the surplus of agricultural products, which can only be scrapped, surplus steel can still be backlogged. But this backlog time is also limited, and the longer the backlog time, the higher the cost.


    Capitalists are the most realistic. Once it involves harming one''s own interests, then it is useless to say anything.


    Capitalists can¡¯t handle it, so it¡¯s even more difficult for the US government. If you can be re-elected, that¡¯s all, if the government changes, the continuity of the policy simply cannot be counted on.


    This government is pro-Russian, and maybe the next government will be anti-Russian. The speed of American political change is comparable to that of women changing clothes.


    Nicholas II''s indecisive character was exposed, and he could not make up his mind. He now wants to build the Siberian Railway, but he is also worried that the railway will consume too much national power to support it.


    ...


    The scorching sun is scorching the earth, and Franz is now sheltering from the heat in the Albis Mountains, accompanied by a small mountain pool. Quite a bit of the charm of "the spring eyes are silent but the trickle, the shade of the tree loves the softness of the water".


    Since having his son as a strong man, Franz has been liberated from tedious government affairs and led a good life of traveling in mountains and rivers.


    People like to toss once they are free. If it is not too painful to take the transportation of these years, maybe Franz has already realized the dream of traveling around the world in his previous life.


    Think about the beauty along the way, you can get drunk and taste exotic, it is definitely a treat.


    It''s a pity that there was no money in the previous life, and I couldn''t put it into action; now I have money, and the conditions for global travel are no longer available.


    If you can''t travel the world, then travel around Shenra. If you want to suffer in a poor place, then indulge yourself in the bustling comfort zone.


    Anyway, at his current age, Franz doesn''t have to worry about killing his will and depraved himself for fun.


    I ran out to play capriciously. Although he has been in contact with government affairs for many years, but now he has suddenly become a decision maker, he still feels tired.


    There is no way, any decision now involves great interests, so he cannot be careful.


    As the crown prince, Frederick did not have the prestige of Franz that is unequivocal. Before making a decision, it is indispensable to coordinate the relationship between all parties.


    Fortunately, the bureaucrats of the Vienna government have been trained by Franz in recent years, and no one dared to stab the crown prince. Otherwise, Frederick''s life would be even more sad.


    ...


    Prime Minister Carl: "His Royal Highness, the French-Russian Army sent a telegram to the Allied Command for help last night, hoping that the commander can solve their logistical problems for them."


    The seemingly unremarkable report, Frederick knew that trouble was coming again.


    The Vienna government has controlled the Allied Command for a long time. Naturally, no one had any opinions during the European War. The situation after the war was completely different.


    No one wants a mother-in-law to take care of her, and the anti-French allies are no exception. In view of this situation, the Vienna government, which pays attention to food, naturally did not insist.


    Soon the Allied Command was reduced from the highest military command of the alliance to a liaison and coordination agency.


    Except when it is politically necessary, to stand up and brush up on the sense of existence, most of the time, he does not talk about specific military commands.


    No matter how the real power changes, nominally the Allied Command is still the highest military command organization of the Anti-French Alliance.


    Now that the Russians are asking for help, the Allied Command, which is nominally the supreme command body, cannot sit idly by.


    Perhaps in the eyes of the outside world, the Russians came here at this time, providing the Vienna government with an opportunity to re-intervene in the command of the French troops of various countries.


    However, Frederick would rather not have this opportunity. Interfering with the command power of the troops stationed in France seems to have huge benefits, but in fact it is useless to Shinra.


    France is like this now, and there is no way to squeeze oil. Excessively deep into the military command stationed in France, what else can there be other than the culprit and hatred?


    You can''t take this as an opportunity to intervene in the internal military and political power of various countries, right?


    Mo said it was going to be implemented, but whenever there was a little sign, Shenluo would fall into criticism.


    Similar tragedy cases, the Habsburg dynasty has experienced it firsthand. When he was young, he was full of enthusiasm and chanted a few unified slogans. After he succeeded, he was targeted by the princes.


    The current situation is similar. European countries are willing to recognize the overlord of Shenluo. In addition to their own strength, the most important thing is that Franz does not like toss.


    It''s rare to run into a boss who doesn''t do things, everyone will naturally flatter. The flattery of others goes to flattery, but you still have to be self-aware.


    If it really does drift, Napoleon is a role model. Single-handedly against the whole of Europe, even if it is won on the battlefield, it is also lost politically.


    In this context, the telegram for help from the Russian troops stationed in France is a hot potato. If it is not handled properly, it will cause great trouble to the Vienna government.


    The Vienna government has not encountered similar things. It''s just that Franz handled it before, and Frederick was just a bystander. Now that I have encountered it, I still have some headaches.


    After a moment of silence, Frederick asked, "What advice does the Prime Minister have?"


    "Now we have two choices. Either allocate a part of the supplies to the front-line Russian army and take the opportunity to take command of the Russian army, but we must grasp the degree of this and we must not interfere too much.


    Or send a diplomatic note to the tsarist government, urging them to provide supplies to the frontline as soon as possible. Only in this way, the effectiveness of the Allied Command will be lost, and the future will no longer be capable..."


    Frederick sighed secretly. The two choices that Prime Minister Carl gave were actually one choice.


    In the name of the Anti-French Alliance, a note was issued to the Tsarist government, urging the Russians to provide supplies to the frontline troops. Isn''t it also interfering in Russia''s internal affairs?


    What''s more, they have to catch up with the majesty of the Allied Command. This kind of thankless work is obviously better than doing less.


    Providing logistical supplies to the Russian army is also not a good job. It seems that they have obtained the command of the French and Russian troops, but it has also deteriorated the relations between the two countries.


    It can be said that no matter what choice the Vienna government makes now, it will eventually affect Russia-Austria relations. A bad operation may also affect the international image of Shinra.


    However, it is impossible not to choose. Since the Prime Minister mentioned it, it is obviously the result of careful consideration. There may be better ways to cope, but everyone hasn''t thought of it yet.


    After contemplating for a while, Frederick nodded: "The most important thing on the battlefield is efficiency. The Russians are busy now, and it must be too late for them to deal with it.


    For the sake of the overall situation, we will suffer a bit and provide logistical supplies to the frontline Russian army first. When the situation in France stabilizes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will communicate with the Tsarist government. "


    The other abilities are uncertain, but the ability to tell lies with his eyes open, Frederick has already moved closer to Franz.

 Chapter 1052： French crisis

    The world is always full of coincidences. Nicholas II, who was still hesitating to start the Siberian Railway, made a decisive decision to repair after learning of the changes on the front line.


    Obviously, after the front-line troops had problems with the logistics, instead of looking for him, the czar, they asked for help from the Allied Command controlled by Shinra, which deeply stimulated Nicholas II.


    In order to get rid of the influence of Shinra, Nicholas II has no longer taken care of the true purpose of the Americans.


    The railway will not run away. As long as the Siberian Railway is built, no matter what the Americans have, the initiative is in the hands of the Tsarist government.


    Any "conspiracy" is not worth mentioning in the face of absolute strength. Except for Britain and Austria, there is no third country in the world that can be feared by the tsarist government.


    The Siberian Railway was launched, and the Vienna government had not yet responded, and Carlos, who was in exile, could not sit still.


    There is no way, the Russians have done too much. In order to save people''s resources and win people''s hearts, Nicholas II decided to recruit all the labor required by the Siberian Railway from France.


    Anyone with a little brain knows what the **** is Siberia.


    With Mao Xiong''s consistent style, you don''t need to think about it, but the logistics of labor is definitely not guaranteed. If French laborers really went to Siberia to build railways, they would definitely die.


    Since the outbreak of the European War, the young and strong labor force in France has dropped significantly. The number of soldiers killed in the European War alone exceeded that of the original time and space.


    Add the losses in the civil war, the loss of population, and the loss of labor caused by disability. In this short period of six years, the number of young men in France has decreased by at least three million.


    On the surface, the number of three million does not seem to be particularly large. But don''t forget that during the peak period of France, the total population of the country was more than 30 million.


    Calculating on the basis of 40% of young people, the total number of young people in the country is twelve and three million. After dividing the male and female half by two, the total population of young and strong males is just over 6 million.


    It is self-evident what it means for a country to halve young and strong men.


    The original time-space France killed more than one million in World War I and wounded hundreds of thousands. It did not recover until the outbreak of World War II, let alone now.


    We must know that although the original French army suffered heavy casualties, the total population has not declined much. The current total population of France has dropped by one-third.


    At this stage, what you want to do and get revenge is all nonsense. If the Russians continue to be so scourge, the Ottoman Empire is a lesson for the past.


    No matter what others think, Carlos is really scared anyway.


    After so much experience, Carlos has already understood that it is not the Russians on the face that really want to suppress France, but the Vienna government behind the scenes.


    Even if the Resistance Coalition defeated the Russians, it would be useless. The Anti-French Alliance could have another anti-French war. Since the intervention of the Allied Command, the war has begun to undergo a qualitative change.


    According to the current situation, regardless of the end of this anti-Russian war, France is the biggest loser.


    Just look at the destructive power of the Russian army. Even if they were wiped out, France would suffer a blood loss.


    It''s just that it is easy to start the plan, but difficult to terminate it. Neither the Russians nor the resistance organizations scattered across the country can stop because of his word.


    ...


    Seeing the foreign minister''s return, Carlos hurriedly asked: "What did the Austrians say? What kind of conditions are needed before they are willing to intervene in the brutality of the Russian army to force the strong?"


    In any case, it is better to talk to the Vienna government, which is rule-based, than to talk to the unruly tsarist government.


    The Vienna government also needs to pay attention to food. The Russians do not have so much scruples, as long as they have benefits.


    There is no doubt that recruiting laborers from France to build the Siberian Railway can reduce civil pressure, which is beneficial to the Russian Empire.


    In this context, no matter how they protested to the tsarist government, it was all in vain.


    The Minister of Foreign Affairs Pietro replied bitterly: "It is a pity, Your Majesty. The Vienna government has been very indifferent and will not give us the opportunity for in-depth exchanges.


    Although Wesenberg promised verbally that he would condemn the Russian army''s conscription of strong men, this condemnation does not have any meaning.


    It can be seen that the Austrians have acquiesced to the atrocities of the Russian army and have no intention to interfere. "


    There is no one who can''t betrayed. The grudge between Shenluo and France can be traced back to the Frank Empire thousands of years ago. For the European hegemony, the two countries have been fighting since the Middle Ages until now.


    The Vienna government had too many reasons to suppress France, but could not find a reason to support France.


    The end result is: they want the Vienna government to make a profit transaction, but they can''t even get a chance to negotiate.


    Carlos sighed: "The Russians have already begun to act, France is crying, and the people are almost unable to hold on.


    If we cannot convince the Vienna government to intervene, then we can only fight the Russian army in advance. In any case, the Russians cannot be allowed to take our people away. "


    Different from the previous exiles, this time the Russians are smashing the roots of France. If you don''t fight back at this time, there will be no chance to fight back in the future.


    If the Russians are allowed to take away eight hundred and eighty thousand young men, then France will enter the countdown to destruction.


    If there is an opportunity, the anti-French alliance countries will not mind, and divide France again.


    ...


    The potential is forced out, and in the face of the threat of survival, the French also exploded with amazing potential.


    Since the news spread of the Russians forcing the strong, the overwhelmed French people have joined the resistance organization, and the French resistance movement was pushed to a climax.


    The people at home are desperately resisting, and the overseas Chinese are also not idle. While generously donating money and materials, they launched a public opinion offensive.


    The governments of various countries have not yet responded, but the public opinion has been blown up. With the efforts of the French, the atrocities of the Russian army spread throughout the European continent.


    Even Frederick at the Vienna Palace felt the pressure. Although the people of European countries do not catch a cold on France, it does not mean that everyone can tolerate the Russian army''s reckless actions.


    After thousands of years of division, the European world has never lacked "crisis awareness." Especially the people of small countries, the performance is particularly outstanding.


    As soon as the "rabbit and fox sorrow" sentiment, public opinion began to sympathize with the suffering of the French people, and even Shinra appeared to oppose the atrocities of the Russian army.


    Looking at the newspaper in his hand, Frederick rubbed his forehead. Although the Vienna government has a News Control Act, this kind of real international news is not restricted.


    To blame, I can only blame the Russian army for not being able to live up to it, not even doing confidential work, and making things known to everyone.


    I was playing robbery, killing, and being secretly filmed in small movies; now I¡¯m forcing a strong man, and news is flying all over the sky.


    The scolding was entirely self-inflicted. If not limited by his identity, Frederick would like to personally write articles to publicly criticize the atrocities of the Russian army.


    Although Shinra had an antagonism with France, it was mostly a matter of history. As a winner, except for the people of the Principality of Luxembourg and the Rhineland in the west, the feelings of others are not too deep.


    It is natural to sympathize with the weak, especially when the Russians continue to be demon, ordinary people''s dissatisfaction with the tsarist government is even more intense.


    Over time, more and more media have joined the ranks of criticizing the atrocities of the Russian army. Every day, celebrities in society write to the government, hoping that the Vienna government can fulfill its responsibilities as a great power and interfere in the inhumane behavior of the Russian army.


    "His Royal Highness, King Carlos is here again."


    The voice of the attendant sounded, pulling Frederick from his meditation back to reality.


    Recently, Carlos seems to be clocking in to work, running to the palace every day. At first, Frederick was still a good reception, but later he was really annoyed and simply dealt with it symbolically.


    Normal people get annoyed by talking about the same thing every time. But Carlos didn''t seem to know it, and ran to the Vienna Palace with perseverance.


    Well, this is also forced out. As the King of France, Carlos had to do something when suffering in the country.


    If no effective measures are found, then it can only be a show. Regardless of the actual effect, Carlos''s perseverance has been widely recognized.


    Although he was forced to go into exile, the European media generally gave Carlos not a low evaluation.


    He has become a raft for people to brush his reputation. Franz''s reputation has already reached its peak. Naturally, he can ignore this trivial matter; Frederick can''t do it. As the crown prince, he also needs to brush his reputation.


    Everyone wants to be the protagonist, no one wants to be a supporting role in the story. If it were not for the bad influence, Frederick would have ordered Carlos to be expelled.


    Frowning, Frederick said helplessly: "Please come over!"


    In any case, people are also a king, and there is still no lack of etiquette. As an antique of the world of European monarchs, Franz avoids seeing what no one would say. If Frederick followed suit, he would be sprayed by the aristocracy.


    ...


    Looking at Frederick with an impatient look, Carlos took the lead and said: "His Royal Highness, the atrocities committed by the Russian army in France have flagrantly violated the "Vienna Treaty". This is something that the civilized world cannot tolerate.


    As the head of the civilized world and the leader of the European world, the Holy Roman Empire should shoulder the responsibility of a great power and stop the Russians..."


    Before he could finish his words, Frederick rolled his eyes: "Your Majesty, we have talked about these issues many times. I repeat again: The Holy Roman Empire has no intention of dominating the country, let alone any obligation to your country.


    As for the atrocities of the Russian army, I suggest that your Majesty should talk to the Tsarist government. This is a matter between your two countries. I believe you can handle it. "


    If for the sake of a few words of flattery, he would foolishly interfere with the actions of the Russians, and Frederick would be a fool.


    From the standpoint of the Vienna government, the best option is to allow France and Russia to fight. The more casualties between the two countries, the more stable the hegemony of Shinra.


    If the Russians were able to destroy France, Frederick would not mind helping the Tsarist government reimburse military expenses, and he could even give an extra bonus.


    Just take a handful of France and just think about it. The hatred has been planted, and it cannot be eliminated in a short time.


    Long before the Russian troops were stationed in Paris, the Vienna government had made a plan: to use the hands of the Russians to fight against the French rebellion and to wipe out their desire for revenge.


    Judging from the current situation, the Russians have completed the task beyond the level. Although hatred still exists, the goal of hatred has changed.


    The French who originally wanted to revive and seek revenge from the anti-French alliance have now reduced their goal to the expulsion of the Russians.


    This is a good start. As long as this situation continues for a few years, the French people will only remember the enemy of the Russian Empire.


    Carlos fought hard: "But your Highness, thousands of French people are now living in dire straits, so you don''t want to do something for them because it''s so difficult?"


    After standing up and looking out the window, Frederick replied indifferently: "No!"


    "Anyone has to pay for the choices they make. From the beginning of France''s war of aggression, the fate of all this is doomed.


    No snowflake is innocent when the snow mountain collapses. Now the people of your country are just paying for their previous actions.


    What the Russian army did, your country did to other countries. The countries of Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Rhineland region have not suffered less damage.


    Can¡¯t you do it when you do it to others, but now it¡¯s your turn to be unlucky? "


    "Sarcastic", "sarcasm" without any disguise. Obviously, Frederick was impatient to the extreme, and he didn''t even have the thought of going around in circles.


    As for that, whether Carlos can accept it or not is out of his consideration. Anyway, Frederick has only one idea now, that is to send Carlos away as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble to himself.


    The method is a bit clumsy, but the effect is very obvious. Carlos was so angry that his face was blue and purple, as if it might break out at any time.


    But Carlos, who grew up from setbacks, quickly realized the problem and quickly tempered his emotions.


    "His Royal Highness, you are too paranoid. It was the Napoleonic government that initiated the war, and the capitalists were behind the scenes, and ordinary people had no choice at all.


    They were deceived into the chariot. Like Belgium and Sardinia, we are all victims of war.


    Now..."


    Frederick, who had no intention of participating in the quarrel, immediately interrupted: "Your Majesty, there is no point in arguing between you and me here.


    Unless you can persuade the people of Shinra in Luxembourg and the Rhineland to give up their hatred against you, otherwise we will not be able to support your country.


    Instead of wasting time here, you might as well think about how to deal with the aftermath. "


    ...

 Chapter 1053： Off-track plan

    In addition to calling for restraint on both sides, the Vienna government did not take practical actions at all and put on a posture that had nothing to do with me, and the condemnation of European countries also remained verbal.


    After all, there are not many countries that dare to provoke the Russian beards these days.


    It''s okay to let everyone shout slogans. If you really interfere, then save time! This kind of fearless international spirit can''t be tolerated by ordinary countries.


    London


    The British government had just succeeded in the first step of the "Project for Diversion of Troubles to the East", and the rejoicing British government had not had time to be happy for a few days. Then it received the bad news of the Russian army raiding France.


    Yes, Prime Minister Robert Cecil was blown up. If the Russians continue to toss like this, France, who is already half-life, is really going to die.


    Had it not been for the saneness, Robert Cecil would have ordered the Royal Navy to go to the Baltic Sea to block the gate and intercept the Russian fleet escorting French laborers.


    The main reason is that blocking the door has no effect. Even if the Baltic Sea is blocked, the Russians can still go to the Mediterranean, or simply borrow the railway transportation system of Shenluo.


    For the sake of the overall situation, Robert Cecil had to choose restraint. After all, the conflict between Britain and Russia has been intensified at this time, and the strategy of diverting disasters from the east has no fun.


    The current international situation is very obvious. Once the eyes of the Holy Roman Empire turn from the continent to the sea, Britain''s biggest challenge will come.


    Before that, if you cut off the Russians, Britain will really get cold.


    Fighting against Shenluo on the sea, and competing with the Russians for India on land, you will know how terrifying the picture is when you think about it.


    However, no matter how restrained, it is difficult to extinguish the anger in Robert Cecil''s heart. Without the French, who else could Britain look for as cannon fodder?


    Are you Russian?


    If you look at the Russian-Austrian League, you know that the previous tenures have not been split up after decades of effort. Robert Cecil doesn''t think he can bring the two countries to war.


    If Shenluo and the British Bayonet really become popular, the probability of the Tsarist government taking the opportunity to go south to India is a hundred times greater than the probability of going west to Europe.


    Spanish?


    It''s not that Robert Cecil looked down on people, but it was actually the scoop empire of this year. It looked like a scoop, and the empire didn''t know where it flew.


    There is no imperial duck, it is a dish on the table. Even if it is pulled over, it is an extra meal for the enemy.


    Neither of these two works. You can''t find Sardinia, Belgium, Switzerland... these small peasant countries, right?


    As a qualified politician, Robert Cecil is not a fantasyist. "Raise your arms, the heroes gathered." It was a novel, the appealing power that Britain didn''t have at its peak, let alone think about it now.


    Just relying on the words "geopolitics", it is doomed that these small and cluttered nations on the European continent cannot stand up against the Shinra; on the contrary, they may be trapped by the Shinra and declare war on Britain.


    A similar scene appeared in the previous anti-French war. In order to make up the number of people, the Vienna government used coercion and temptation.


    The only three neutral countries escaped because they did not border France and did not affect the overall situation.


    The current Holy Roman Empire and the "new gods" of the year are no longer the same. In the evening, the Vienna government will be able to pull up a bunch of brothers and gang up against France, let alone now.


    Without chaos in the European continent, the Holy Roman Empire will be able to gather the resources of Asia, Europe and Africa. Faced with such an opponent, even if Britain sits on the whole world, they don''t know how to start.


    Today is different from the past. In the past, the British government¡¯s national policy was to suppress all those threats and suppress all threats; now Robert Cecil¡¯s goal has fallen to: Stabilize the situation.


    Competitors are unprecedentedly strong. It would be good to be able to keep Britain¡¯s maritime hegemony. Robert Cecil has not dared to ask for more.


    "The Russians are so reckless. As the European gendarmerie, the Vienna government just looks at it like this?"


    Although the title of "European Gendarmerie" is domineering, it is not a good word to use it on the Vienna government.


    In the Vienna Conference of 1815, Metternich relied on diplomatic means to control the pace of the conference, restricting the Russians to Eastern Europe and squeezing Britain out of the European continent.


    Immediately afterwards, they wooed the countries to form the Holy Alliance and tried their best to maintain the balance between the monarchy and the European continent. Austria was once awarded the title of "European Gendarmerie".


    However, the highlight moment is just that moment. In the following years, Austria, as an old-school empire, went downhill.


    The weak Austrian can''t afford to kill, in order to avoid falling into the target of public criticism, the Vienna government can only lead to misfortunes and draw this domineering title of hatred to the Russians.


    The Vienna government did not dare to ask, but the Tsarist government liked it very much. Since 1848, the Russian Empire has had the reputation of "European Gendarmerie".


    Putting the label of "European Gendarmerie" on the Vienna government again is nothing more than hoping that the Vienna government will follow in the footsteps of the past and the country will decline.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron: "It is a pity, Prime Minister. Although we have worked hard to build momentum, even King Carlos goes to the Vienna Palace every day to block the gate, but the Vienna government is unmoved.


    It can be seen that the determination of the Vienna government to suppress France has reached an unshakable level. Even if it involves international prestige, they cannot be shaken.


    Judging from the current signs, the Russians are likely to have reached a political deal with the Vienna government, and France has become a victim of this deal.


    The Tsarist government used its prominence to suppress France as a bargaining chip, in exchange for Vienna''s understanding of their construction of the Siberian railway, and by the way solved the labor problem required by the railway.


    The most direct evidence is that the logistical supplies for the Russian troops in France are now provided by the Vienna government.


    If the inference is correct, then while we are concerned about the Holy Roman Empire, we must also pay more attention to the tsarist government.


    This is a mistake in our previous work, and we underestimated the cunning level of the Russians to allow them to take advantage. "


    For Britain, how Russia and Austria hook up is not important. The key lies in the final result. The Vienna government is indeed supporting the actions of the Russians.


    Other things can deceive people, but the fact that the Vienna government provides supplies to the Russian army cannot deceive people.


    After calming down, Robert Cecil waved his hand and said: "This is not your responsibility. We all underestimate the tsarist government.


    No one thought that when the **** Russian played politics, his methods were so vicious.


    If they had this ability before, the situation in Europe would definitely not be the current situation. "


    Diplomacy has always been the shortcoming of the Russians, and being able to use a knife is unreasonable because the tsarist government left an inherent impression on the European world.


    Even Alexander III, who is known as "the most knowledgeable diplomatic czar," actually only eased relations with European countries and allowed the Russian Empire to be accepted by the European world.


    The biggest diplomatic achievement is probably the further consolidation of the Russian-Austrian alliance. The economic tie between Russia and Shinra has become tighter, and the threat of the Western Front has been completely eliminated.


    It is indeed a great diplomatic achievement. Relying on economic bondage, the interests of Russia and Shinra are intertwined. The current situation is that one family is finished, and the other will suffer.


    Other European countries have to worry about the threat posed by the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, but the tsarist government can ignore it completely.


    The interests of the two countries are too deeply involved. If the Holy Roman Empire wants to go to war with the Russian Empire, the first knife must be cut on itself.


    No normal person would like "self-harm". Before the economic separation of the two countries, the Tsarist government did not need to worry about threats from Europe, and could safely go south or eastward.


    This is the end of the matter. Apart from self-comfort, the British government can really not do much. Unless they can abandon their conspiracy against the Russian Empire and terminate the construction of the Siberian Railway.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Even though the Holy Roman Empire is the greatest threat to Britain, the Russian Empire is the most direct threat to the British.


    This is not a contradiction. Although the Holy Roman Empire is powerful, the navy has a long way to go beyond the Royal Navy.


    Even if it does exceed it, it does not mean that the two countries will go to war immediately.


    As long as the British government does not take the lead, it is more likely that Shenluo will slowly pull Britain down through prolonged confrontation and consumption.


    Those who just have a weak advantage and immediately ran out to play a gambling-style decisive battle can only be achieved by the second-second youngsters. A mature country will not blindly gamble on national luck.


    Compared with the long-term threat of the Holy Roman Empire, Russian talents are the immediate threat. It is only three or four years since the Central Asia Railway was opened to traffic.


    According to the principle that every tsar succeeding to the throne of the Russian Empire will inevitably launch a foreign war, it is not necessary to think about Robert Cecil to know where the Russians are targeting.


    With a perverted enemy like Shinra, they can bear it. Robert Cecil really has no energy to play a friendly match with the Russians in India.


    A dead fellow is not dead. For your own safety, it can only cause trouble. Regardless of whether the Russians can be killed in the Far East, the London government must try.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Pavel: "The plan to use the Siberian Railway to consume the national power of the Russians has now failed by one-third, so the remaining two-thirds will no longer be allowed to fail.


    In any case, the Russians must first start the Siberian railway project. French labor can only reduce the manpower investment of the Czarist government, but financial and material resources are still indispensable.


    There is a drag on the railway project. At least for the next few years, the Russians will not be able to go south to compete with us for India.


    At the same time, we must increase our support for anti-Russian groups such as the French Resistance, the Polish Revolutionary Party, the Bulgarian Independence Organization, the Russian Revolutionary Party, and the Afghan guerrillas.


    Regardless of whether they succeed in the end, as long as they make trouble, they can consume the strength of the Russians.


    As long as it is dragged to the opening of the Siberian Railway, the Russians have a second strategic choice, and the situation is quite different. "


    The reality is cruel, and since France is doomed to be unable to be saved, then simply give it up. It''s not the first time to sell teammates anyway, let alone the French.


    (Note: The Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom is divided into the first minister and the second minister. The prime minister concurrently serves as the first minister of the exchequer, and the second minister of the exchequer is the one who really performs his duties)

 Chapter 1054： gain and loss

    The wheels of human civilization are rolling forward, and the tide of the times is mighty. With the progress of science and technology, the footsteps of the great age are getting closer and closer to this world.


    Maybe it was because I was tired, or God was tired of watching war movies every day, and the world suddenly became quiet in 1897.


    Except for the war in France, which is still burning, Cuba, the Philippines, and Morocco are quiet. The kingdom of Spain, struggling to flee, was finally able to stop and take a breath.


    It''s just that this kind of peace is not all created on the battlefield. It is more the result of compromise by all parties.


    No matter how the Kingdom of Spain fell, it was not comparable to a few indigenous tribes. After a long period of fierce fighting, the insurgents finally couldn''t stand it.


    As the victor, the Kingdom of Spain is also uncomfortable. The Spanish government, which has suffered heavy casualties and high debts, is no longer able to continue to encircle and suppress the rebels that abandoned the city and retreated into the jungle.


    Since everyone can no longer fight, they can only sit down and negotiate. Relying on a compromise treaty, the Kingdom of Spain finally put down the colonial rebellion.


    Obviously, this is not the end. Now that the hatred has been formed, it is not so easy to eliminate.


    Compromise is only a temporary truce. I don''t know when in the future the war will rekindle.


    It''s just that the Spanish government is pressing hard, and now it has no time to manage the future. The war is over and their troubles have just begun.


    Not to mention how to repay that huge debt; the French mercenary in his hands is a hot potato.


    According to the contract, the war was over and these mercenaries should be "repatriated". But now that the French and the Russians are fighting right away, who should the Spanish government give this "elephant force" to?


    It will definitely not work if it is handed over to the resistance organization. If you really do that, the Russians will definitely go crazy, and the entire anti-French alliance will have opinions on Spain.


    The Spanish government is still unable to do this kind of self-defeating and self-demanding things.


    In theory, the Russian Empire and Spain are both members of the anti-French alliance, and there is nothing wrong with giving this mercenary to the Russians.


    The problem is that what the Tsarist government did is really not authentic. If the mercenaries were handed over to the Russians, they would be pushed into the fire pit.


    Although the Russians also formed a French cannon fodder unit in France, the Russians certainly do not dare to trust this kind of formed former French army.


    It is the same for any ruler, the elite troops that cannot be controlled can only be destroyed.


    With the style of Mao Xiong, he must do nothing and stop, and directly send these mercenaries back to the country to repair the Siberian Railway.


    In any case, the French mercenaries also made great achievements for the Spanish kingdom, so they were sold, but the Spanish government still couldn''t do it.


    Since it is not appropriate to send it back, it can only be raised first. The problem is that the Spanish government is not rich either. The war is over. It is a waste to raise more than 200,000 mercenaries.


    ...


    Madrid


    The chief executive of Antonio asked heartily: "How many people have we won?"


    It is a waste to spend money to raise mercenaries for a long time, but it is different to spend money to raise your own army.


    Seeing the combat effectiveness of the French mercenaries, Antonio found out that his own army really couldn''t do it.


    It is not that the Spaniards are not good at fighting, but the army and the country are already rotten.


    Reform has never been completed overnight. Before the military reform is completed, the Spanish government still needs a force that can support its facade.


    Not to reach the top level in the world, at least to be able to sling the colonial rebels and maintain the stability of the colonial empire.


    Now this mercenary from France can just meet the requirements.


    If it were during the strong period of France, Antonio would definitely not dare to have this idea. Now it''s different. France, who has been fighting for years, is obviously a phoenix with plucked hair.


    Except that the army can fight a little bit, the rest is not as good as Spain, including the population.


    Although the current total population of France is slightly larger, the young and strong labor force is scarce. According to the current situation, the population will be surpassed by Spain in a few years.


    The comparison of strength has changed, and so has the courage. Without the risk of being occupied by a dove, Antonio was ready to dig the corner of France.


    Colonial Minister Taboyada: "The progress is very good. The French have long been bored with the continuous war.


    After we made the conditions, about one-fifth of mercenaries were willing to take their families to immigrate, and nearly one-third expressed that they would consider it carefully. "


    "Bored" naturally has the credit of the Spanish government. Not all mercenaries like war, and even if they don¡¯t think about themselves, they must also think about their families.


    Only after experiencing war did we know the value of peace. The six-year war has long bored the French people, but they have no right to declare the end.


    In order to avoid the scourge of war, a large number of French people drag their families and emigrate overseas every year. Those who have the money buy ferry tickets and leave, and those who have no money flee as refugees.


    With the Russians in charge of pulling hatred at the front, the hatred of the European War is not worth mentioning. Countries that border France, including Spain, have not received less refugees.


    It is precisely because of accepting refugees that the Spanish government has the idea of ??leaving mercenaries. The whole family got it together, not afraid that these guys would be disobedient.


    I dare not say that hundreds of thousands of immigrants are still accepted by the Spanish government. In any case, France has been fighting for years, and it is easy to digest.


    Prime Minister Antonio nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. With these seeds in place, we can mix up several main armies.


    The rest of the work will be handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and negotiate with countries as soon as possible to get the families of these people back.


    As for the French who don''t want to immigrate, don''t force it. They just go back if they want. But after sending them back to France, we will no longer be responsible for their safety. "


    Sure enough, the Spanish government''s morality is not much higher. Unwilling to hand over the mercenaries to the Russians, that is because I want to dig a wall. Once it is found that it cannot be used for it, it is equally unambiguous to buy.


    Antonio is not afraid to spread it out to damage his international image. The French mercenaries did make great contributions, but the Spanish government is not without pay.


    It was originally a simple labor contract, and the money and goods were paid off.


    As long as the person is not delivered to the Russians in person, it cannot be regarded as a betrayal. As for what happened after being sent back to France, it has nothing to do with them.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Junior: "Prime Minister, maybe we can deliver this mercenary to the Carlos government. Although they are now in exile, they are still the only legal government in France.


    Previously, our employment contract was also signed with the Carlos government, and now returning people to them is a manifestation of our compliance with the contract. "


    It''s not that Junior is softhearted, it''s mainly that he just dug a corner, and the emotions of new immigrants always have to be taken care of.


    It is necessary to soothe people''s hearts, but not to offend the Russians to death. Turning the trouble to the Carlos government has become the best choice.


    As for the exiled Carlos government, how to clean up the mess has nothing to do with Spain.


    Anyway, King Carlos left on his own, and the Russians did not expel him, as long as he personally wanted, he could return to his country at any time.


    It doesn''t matter if you want to come back with an army. After all, he is the legal king of France, and Spain has no reason to stop him.


    ...


    The Russian army''s hard work in France is not without value.


    The Siberian Railway has been launched, the Russian laborers on the Central Asia Railway have also been replaced by French laborers, and the Russian people are calling for "the Tsar''s wise".


    This is the truth, after all, there is no need to go to the labor service, the czar must be wise. As for the life and death of the French, what does it matter to them?


    However, the "wise" Nicholas II was not happy at the moment. Although the front-line troops appealed to the Allied Command for help a few months ago, which made him lose face, they were also their own troops.


    Moreover, face is not lost in vain. At least the logistics of the frontline troops do not need to be paid for by the tsarist government. It is of great significance to the czarist government, which is not already rich.


    With the passage of time, the number of casualties of the Russian army has also swelled, and even Nicholas II feels scalp tingling.


    However, the French resistance did not weaken. According to the frontline officers, every Frenchman in sight, regardless of men, women, young or old, could be a member of the guerrillas.


    The more you hit the enemy, the scalp will tingle when you encounter it. If it weren''t for military spending, the Tsarist government would have been tempted to back down.


    Of course, it is still insisting, and it has nothing to do with Nicholas II being the new czar. As the first battle after the succession, if you can''t win the beautiful, it will be very detrimental to your reputation.


    Compared with the prestige of the tsar''s monarch, the lives of gray animals are not worth mentioning. On this issue, the positions of the top tsarist government are very unified.


    Throwing away the telegram in his hand, Nicholas II grumbled dissatisfiedly: "I want to reinforce the soldiers again. I really don''t know what those idiots on the front line do!


    If there are casualties, they must be supplemented. The heavier the casualties of the front-line Russian army, the more supplementary forces the rear must provide.


    Unlike the cough deductions on supplies, which involve the addition of soldiers, the bureaucrats of the tsarist government still rarely compromise.


    Especially after the frontline asked the Allied Command for help, no one dared to do anything about this issue. After all, no one can guarantee that the Tie Han Han gang on the front line will not sting things out.


    This was the first war since the czar succeeded. If the czar thinks it is against himself, it will be over.


    Political struggle belongs to struggle, but there must be a bottom line. Taboos that can''t be touched, absolutely can''t be touched, otherwise it will be deadly.


    On this issue, Alexander II used thousands of heads to teach the Russian bureaucracy a lesson. So far, everyone has lingering fears.


    Although Alexander III was not so tough, he also dealt with many short-sighted people.


    The current Czar Nicholas II, although his methods are a little short, his ideals in life are great. On many occasions, they publicly stated that they would imitate great grandfather, grandfather, and father.


    Everyone is not afraid to learn about Alexander III. If you learn from the previous two ruthless men, it will be fatal.


    Especially after the "Hedeng Massacre" broke out, everyone clearly felt that the czar''s murderous aura became a bit heavier.


    Just look at the fate of those bureaucrats who sacked front-line supplies. Not only were their homes ransacked, they are now digging potatoes in Siberia.


    It is said that each person has to dig a train of potatoes and send them back in order to clean up the sins committed before.


    The Siberian Railway has just begun, and it is still a long way from opening to traffic. Obviously, most of these hapless people will not be able to return.


    In the face of the angry czar, no one wants to go up and scold him. Others can pretend not to hear, but Sergey Witt, as the prime minister, cannot hide.


    "Your Majesty, this can''t be blamed on the frontline officers, they have tried their best.


    In the past six months, the frontline troops have sent 500,000 laborers to the country, and this number is still increasing.


    Behind the French Resistance, there are British people supporting it. It is normal to spend a little longer time. "


    It wasn''t that Sergey Witt exonerated the front-line troops. The French resistance had intensified, but it was forced out by the Tsarist government''s "strong army".


    If it weren''t for being forced to do nothing, the French would not resist so fiercely. After all, people are afraid of death, and those who are not afraid of sacrifice will always be few.


    Although politicians¡¯ morals are generally low, they still have skills in throwing the pot. Littering the scapegoat at will, sooner or later, everyone will betrayed.


    The domestic decree increased the pressure on the frontline troops, and then dumped the pot to the commander of the frontline troops, so that the stupid Sergey Witt could not do it.


    The Prime Minister also needs to be responsible. When it''s time to carry thunder, you must take the initiative to stand up.


    Just look at the effect. Sergey Witt¡¯s words are spoken, and the military representatives look at him a lot.


    Nicholas II sneered coldly and said sarcastically: "Is this a bit longer or a billion points?


    If this drags on, the Central Asia Railway will be opened to traffic. They can''t wait for the Siberian Railway to open to traffic before they can put out the French rebels! "


    Nicholas II doesn''t care if reinforcements are not reinforcements. Anyway, the Russian Empire has no shortage of gray animals, and some people pay for the war.


    The point is that the French rebels cannot be extinguished late, and Nicholas II''s face has no place to rest. The czar also needs to compare. It is obvious that he can''t take a shot against the performance of the previous heroes and Nicholas II after he succeeds.


    Not only domestic people are making comparisons, but international media also often make fun of them. For the face-saving King Nicholas II, this is absolutely intolerable.


    Sergey Werther stopped talking. When can the French Resistance be extinguished? Only God can answer the question.

 Chapter 1055： Best ally

    As the economy picks up, the fiscal revenue of the Vienna government has also risen. The government will not keep money for children, and all fiscal revenue has to be spent.


    Less than half of the time passed in 1897, and the various departments had already begun to compete for the budget for the coming year.


    When the emperor went on vacation, the decision-making power of budget allocation fell to the crown prince. Everyone can see that this is obviously the emperor paving the way for his son.


    There is nothing to object. Although the emperor is still healthy, he is also 67 years old. In this era when the average life expectancy is less than 50, it can be called "high life."


    No one can guarantee that the elderly emperor will suddenly see God one day. From this point of view, it is very necessary to exercise the crown prince in advance to avoid rushing.


    Unlike the **** struggles of Eastern imperial power, European succession laws are relatively complete, and even if there are occasional struggles, they are not cruel.


    At least the internal struggle of the Habsburgs was not so fierce, otherwise Franz''s uncle Ferdinand I would not succeed to the throne.


    In this context, let the crown prince act as the emperor''s authority in advance. Although the number of appearances is small, it is not without precedent.


    The most typical example is Franz himself. Since the Great Revolution, he has acted as the emperor''s power on behalf of the emperor, and the Regent Committee obediently handed over power.


    Rules are rules. As long as everyone adheres to them, there will be no problems.


    It''s the same with Frederick, and the situation is even better.


    After all, Franz is still alive and well, just ran out for a vacation. Although the time spent on this holiday was a bit long, it didn''t hurt.


    There was a respectable emperor pressing on it, and no matter what thoughts were on the bottom, he had to hold back.


    Not to mention that Franz rarely tossed, but the bureaucrats of the Vienna government will never forget the wonderful scene of "ten thousand people dismissed from office, 100 people cremation factory".


    If someone really calculates carefully, they will find that the bureaucrats who fell in the Franz era are more than the total number of hundreds of years since the establishment of the Habsburg dynasty.


    Of course, different times are not comparable. The number of public officials in the Holy Roman Empire now far exceeds any period in the past.


    In the face of an emperor who dared to break the rule of "the law does not account for the public" and would increase punishment, no one dared to be a demon.


    These are the experiences and lessons learned by the predecessors in exchange for blood.


    Since the establishment of the civil service examination system, anyone has a gang of substitute candidates. The detached status of the former bureaucracy no longer exists.


    ...


    Putting down the official documents in his hand, Frederick asked helplessly: "Your Honorable Minister, can you tell me, what is the purpose of the Navy''s shipbuilding this time?"


    The word "respect" obviously aggravated the tone, and it can be seen that Frederick''s "shipbuilding plan" submitted to the Admiralty is very cold.


    On the surface, it was just a few battleships, dozens of cruisers and destroyers. Judging by the size of the Shinra Navy, some warships are replaced every year, and it is not too much to build so many warships at once.


    The problem lies in the "warship upgrading".


    There are also strict regulations for the retirement of Shinra¡¯s warships. Either the performance does not keep up with the times, or the second-hand warship can be sold, otherwise it will have to wait for the completion of the service period.


    After successive upgrades in the previous few years, now it happens to be in a window period, and no capital ship will be decommissioned in the next three years.


    Without decommissioning, there will be no substitutes. With the naval establishment unchanged, the government will not allocate additional funds to build capital ships in the next two years.


    Without additional funding, the Navy¡¯s annual military expenditures are limited, which naturally supports the shipbuilding plan.


    If only dozens of more warships were built, it would be nothing more than ten to twenty million Aegis. As a master who personally manipulated the listing of a billion-dollar oil company, Frederick would not have such a big reaction.


    The problem is that the navy is never just a matter of warships. Once the number of warships increases, the naval establishment will also increase.


    It seems that I just want to build a few more ships, but in fact I want to expand the army. That is not something that can be done with ten or twenty million, but the expense of tens of millions of Aegis will be increased every year.


    The Holy Roman Empire is a land-powered country. If the navy increases its military expenditures, the army will certainly not be ambiguous, and the air force will probably join in the fun.


    These are only minor problems at home, and the most troublesome is internationally. The British are so obsessed that the expansion of the Royal Navy by the Shinra Navy will definitely follow up.


    Needless to say, a new round of naval arms competition has been ignited. At that time, whether it is willing or not, the Vienna government will passively follow the British to play the "dumpling contest."


    Using his brain to think for a while, Frederick knew that the Navy¡¯s shipbuilding plan was a huge pit, a huge pit that could swallow all the new fiscal revenues of the Vienna government.


    Regardless of international influence, the money is spent on military expenditures. What else does this crown prince use for his political achievements?


    Franz allowed Frederick to supervise the country, so he took the opportunity to brush up on his political achievements, prove his ability to govern the country to the outside world, and increase his reputation for future succession.


    If all the money is used to play the "dumpling contest" with the British, it is estimated that everyone except the navy will be dissatisfied with him as the crown prince.


    Frederick was not William II. He had a naval dream since he was a child. Frederick, who grew up in Vienna, was deeply influenced by mainland culture and was a typical land powerist.


    Frederick has always been very disdainful of the British maritime hegemony. No matter how powerful maritime hegemony is, can it be comparable to the hegemony of Asia, Europe and Africa?


    In the Holy Roman Empire, the most popular theory is that "the one who has the island of the world shall have the world." As for maritime hegemony, it is only an appendage of mainland hegemony.


    After the Holy Roman Empire had finished digesting the fruits of victory, the British maritime hegemony had to be yielded or not.


    So Frederick now looks at the Secretary of the Navy, "This is a bad guy, and he actually wants to harm me."


    It seems that the dissatisfaction with the crown prince has already been prepared, and Castagni replied calmly: "His Royal Highness, the British are too busy lately, we must find something for them to do.


    Seeing that the Central Asian Railway is about to open to traffic, we need to create an opportunity for the Russians to use the Russians to consume the British national power.


    If things go well, we will be able to take over the task of maritime hegemony from the British before the end of the new Anglo-Russian war.


    Before that, if we didn''t build more warships, how could we perform the duty of overlord? "


    I don''t know since when the Vienna government liked using Russian allies as pawns.


    Now to take the British maritime hegemony and replace it, the first reaction of the Admiralty is to let the Russians go first.


    When you open the history book, you will find that in recent decades, the Russians have stepped up to help beat all the enemies that the Vienna government has faced.


    In the First Near Eastern War (Crimean War), the British and French Ottomans were beaten, which laid the foundation for Austria''s annexation of South Germany;


    In the two Prussian Wars, he helped to abolish Prussia, and successfully avoided the outbreak of civil war in Shenluo for unification;


    The subsequent Near East Wars were also fought by Russia and Austria together, and successfully killed the Ottoman Empire;


    Although the Russians were absent from the European War, the Russians still made outstanding contributions to the issue of suppressing France, and they are now fighting;


    Now when it comes to the confrontation between Vienna and London, I did not expect the Russians to come in handy again. This has not yet reached the decisive moment, there are people in the Vienna government who want to provoke the Anglo-Russian war.


    Judging from the current situation, with the opening of the Central Asia Railway, the probability of the outbreak of the Anglo-Russian War is increasing day by day.


    Therefore, the friendship between Russia and Austria is inevitable. Where can I find such a caring ally?


    Although maintaining Russian-Austrian friendship is very costly, it is not worth mentioning at all when compared to the contributions made by the Russians.


    Frederick admitted that he was tempted, but he soon reacted. The Central Asia Railway was opened to traffic two years later. What is the urgency now?


    Even if the Anglo-Russian war was to be provoked, it would have to wait for the railway to pass.


    Before that, let the British people be idle. They will be busy in the future, so they are not in a hurry at all.


    Especially the recent actions of the London government are constantly challenging the bottom line of the tsarist government. Over time, these small conflicts will evolve into hatred that cannot be eased between the two countries.


    ...

 Chapter 1056： Full heavy artillery battleship

    Although the navy''s shipbuilding plan was not approved, the strategic plan to provoke the Anglo-Russian war was highly praised by Frederick.


    What any country fears most is bureaucratic inaction. Only a busy bureaucrat is a good bureaucrat.


    Although the Admiralty was a little bit more concerned and considered the problem not so thorough, after contacting the actual situation, Frederick also understood the approach of the Admiralty.


    Although the Navy of the Holy Roman Empire has reached the second level in the world; but it is far from the first.


    Originally, the Shinra Navy was expected to catch up with the British, but unfortunately the French warships were sold to the British by the government, further widening the power gap between the two navies.


    Of course, everything has two sides, and there are disadvantages and advantages. The Royal Navy, which had obtained the French warships, did not please.


    The original purpose of purchasing these warships was to suppress the Shinra Navy and consolidate maritime hegemony.


    Persevering, the situation behind has changed a little bit. The expected arms race did not break out. The Royal Navy, which has a large number of warships, can only choose to seal some warships.


    I bought a bunch of big toys home, and they could only lock them in a drawer. The British also had difficulties.


    However, there is no other way. The British can only jump inside, knowing that there is a pit, otherwise the warship will fall into the hands of the Shinra Navy, and the superiority of the Royal Navy will be difficult to guarantee.


    After all, warship construction also takes time. If the Royal Navy has no advantage, if one day the Vienna government suddenly convulsed its head and ran over to play with the Royal Navy, it would be a tragedy.


    Shenluo is a land power country that can afford to lose, but Britain can''t stand it. If the Royal Navy suffered heavy losses and the international situation was torn down and reshuffled, it would be difficult for Britain to restore its maritime hegemony.


    After missing an opportunity to catch up quickly, we immediately ushered in the biggest economic crisis in human history. All the money was spent on the economy, and military expenditures were naturally reduced.


    Since the end of the European War, Shinra¡¯s military expenditures have stayed in place. The total military expenditure has not increased, and the amount of military expenditure allocated to the navy will naturally not increase.


    After the war, in order to raise military expenditures, the army and air force sold second-hand equipment. Not to mention making a lot of money, but it is still possible to improve your life.


    The navy is hard pressed. Because of the previous warship sales, the international market has long been saturated, and there is no room for them to play.


    In fact, even if there is room to play, it is useless. The army and the air force sold equipment on a large scale, which was left over from the anti-French war. No matter how big a tearful sale is, it is better than dismantling and selling scrap iron.


    The navy is different. Not only is there not a bunch of warships left, but it also faces competition from the British.


    The military budget of the Shinra Navy has not increased, but the navy budget of its competitors has increased year by year. The Admiralty is watching it in its eyes and anxious in its heart.


    It¡¯s just ¡°urgency¡± that¡¯s useless. The government¡¯s annual budget is so much. If you take care of this one, you can¡¯t care about the other. The government budget can only give priority to areas that are more needed.


    There is no doubt that the Shenra Navy is clearly not the most urgent development. The Royal Navy¡¯s advantage is already great, no matter how big it is, they dare not enter the Mediterranean anyway.


    The prestige of the Royal Navy is too great. Many senior officials in the Vienna government, including Frederick, lack confidence in the Navy.


    On the issue of confrontation with the British, there has always been another voice in the Vienna government, that is, to build more airports in coastal areas to deploy air defenses, and at the same time vigorously develop submarines as a supplement.


    There is no need to sink all enemy warships. As long as the air force can damage the enemy warships, the navy can go up and pick up the leaks.


    With such a low requirement, the difficulty is naturally not high. Now the main force of the Royal Navy dare not enter the Mediterranean Sea, which is done under this theory.


    After all, the air force is far more mobile than the navy, and the Vienna government has built a large number of airstrips along the coast.


    If the Vienna government is willing, it can assemble hundreds or even thousands of aircraft in any area.


    In the face of dense clusters, anyone will have a numb scalp. Although the Royal Navy is powerful, it still has three points of fear of the enemy overhead.


    The Air Force even formulated a strategic bombing plan against the United Kingdom, that is, to concentrate thousands of bombers at one time and launch air strikes on the Royal Navy to end the British maritime hegemony.


    Although it cannot be done with the existing technology, considering the development speed of aviation technology, it may not be impossible in the next 20 to 30 years.


    After all, the English Channel is only a short distance away. As the overlord of Europe, Shenluo can deploy fighters in France and Belgium. It is not difficult to launch air strikes.


    Although the plan is full of ideals, people still have more confidence in the Air Force than in a decisive battle at sea with the British.


    In this context, the life of the Shinra Navy is naturally difficult. Even if the army does not win the battle for military expenditures, even the Air Force rushes to grab resources from them. It is normal for the Navy Department to be anxious.


    The military budget is limited, and the original plan of the Admiralty to "rely on the industrial advantage of the Shinra and directly pile up the number to kill the British" is obviously not feasible.


    After another attempt was made by Frederick, Castagni took out a new document and handed it over: "Your Highness, this is an alternative plan prepared by our Admiralty.


    The imperial navy and the British Royal Navy are far apart, and a lot of financial resources are necessary to catch up.


    Taking into account the limited fiscal revenue of the empire, in order to save military expenditure, the Navy Department is ready to promote the technological revolution of naval industry.


    This is a new battleship that we designed with a new design concept that is different from any previous warship.


    We abandoned the previous concept of multiple artillery coordination and replaced all with heavy artillery. The firepower is three times that of traditional battleships.


    If this attempt is successful, then the traditional battleships of the past will be swept into the garbage dump of history. "


    "Test ship", this is very important. Although the Vienna government detained and searched for naval investment, in order to encourage naval technological innovation, it was extraordinarily generous to "test ships" that adopted new technologies.


    The direct consequence is the Shenluo Navy, with many wonderful designs coming out every year. However, these efforts are necessary to promote the development of naval technology.


    Throughout the history of the development of the human navy, you will know that every technological revolution is stepped on by thunders.


    For this reason, Franz also set up a special naval design exhibition hall to display various technological innovations on the road of naval development. Success and failure are all put in one mind.


    There was no accusation, no criticism, as if everything were taken for granted. After a long time, everyone will get used to it. The designers'' brains have been opened up, and the more fun they are on the road of trickery, the happier they are.


    Of course, more than ninety-nine percent of the design drawings of the warship were left in the archives in the end, and even less than 1% of the warships that can truly become warships.


    Being brave to try is not the same as trying without a brain. At least it must conform to the most basic principles of mechanics to ensure that the warship will not sink before it can enter the next step of the demonstration.


    After an internal screening process, the final design proposal is actually more reliable.


    Frederick didn''t know much about naval technology, but he still had the most basic common sense. Looking at the design of the warship in front of him, Frederick asked suspiciously: "Sweep all the previous battleships into the garbage dump. Are you sure you can do it?"


    It''s not that I feel sorry for the elimination of warships. In fact, no matter how the warship technology is changed, it will not affect the value of the previous warships.


    After all, not every country can keep up with the naval technological revolution. Now the opponents are Shinra and Britannica, and the rest are little brothers.


    If you want to participate in the naval technological revolution, let''s wait until we grow up. It''s not their turn to join in the fun right now.


    If the naval technological revolution really breaks out, just like the birth of the ironclad ship, it will definitely benefit the Holy Roman Empire and no harm.


    Today is different from the past, starting from the same starting line, and with strong industrial strength, Shinra is not afraid to compete with the British.


    Although the elimination of old battleships will cause heavy losses, the British will suffer the most. In terms of financial resources, "Kill one thousand enemies, self-defeating eight hundred", it is still possible for Shenluo to try.


    Secretary of the Navy Castagni shook his head: "His Royal Highness, the birth of new technology is always unavoidable. Before it comes out, no one can guarantee that it will work.


    I can only tell you that this new battleship has such potential. With three times the firepower of traditional battleships, theoretically speaking, it is indeed possible to kill. "


    Just "potential" is enough. In order to have an opportunity to quickly close the power gap with the British Navy, it is completely acceptable to take out more than four million Aegis for a test.


    After some thoughts, Frederick slowly said: "I will leave this document for now. In principle, I have no objection.


    As for when the plan will be launched, let''s wait until the cabinet has discussed it! "


    More than 4 million Aegis is not a small number, it is already close to one percent of the fiscal revenue of the Vienna government, and it occupies an important proportion in the government''s fiscal budget.


    Frederick felt that he had better be cautious, and no one knew whether more important projects would appear later. If you can¡¯t preside over the budget allocation for the first time, it will mess up.


    Especially after the successful test of the new ship, there will be an arms race on an unprecedented scale, and it will not be sloppy.


    Frederick did not think that the British could not make a warship that Shinra could build. Although the overall industrial strength of Shinra is stronger, Britain is the king in naval technology.


    Even after the end of the European War, Shinra inherited the French naval technology and made up some of the shortcomings, but that only brought the two sides to the same level and still failed to surpass the British.

 Chapter 1057： Big flicker

    As the budget battle intensified, Franz returned to the Vienna Palace at the end of October, ending the holiday trip ahead of schedule.


    You can go on vacation at any time. As an emperor, he always puts state affairs first. Although training the crown prince, that doesn''t mean that you just let it go.


    We must know that there are not many other things in politics, but there are many holes in the road ahead. It''s okay to step on the small pits, just as a lesson learned.


    But there are also some pits that you can''t step on. Once you step on it, you may sink in and never get out.


    For example: the annual budget allocation that is currently in progress, once it is smashed out, it will be fatal.


    If you can¡¯t balance the needs of all parties and make the budget for granted, or if you invest the budget in one or several aspects based on your ideals and benefits, then you¡¯re done.


    In case someone contributes to the flames, even if Frederick is the crown prince, he will not be able to eat. At least the hat of incompetence can''t be taken off.


    A crown prince who wears the hat of "incompetence" before he succeeds, even if he inherits the throne, it is difficult to be convincing.


    It''s not that similar things have never happened. Including Franz suffered a loss at the beginning of his succession, but it happened to catch up with the counterattack against the Kingdom of Sardinia, leaving the responsibility to the war.


    Now that the world is peaceful, without the help of war, budget allocation is quite a test.


    Of course, if you do not want to take responsibility, you can also transfer this work to the Prime Minister. But this will make Xiangquan bigger, and the emperor will become a rubber stamp if he is not careful.


    Then put your destiny in the hands of others, and if you run into someone with a dark heart, maybe the royal family will become the front desk clown.


    In the end, he became the following people to take advantage, and the emperor was responsible for the back of the pot. Similar things have not happened rarely in history.


    On this issue, countries and companies are actually the same.


    Fortunately, many people have worked so hard to start a business, and in the end they have been fooled by others, and instead of training their descendants to succeed, they are instead handed over to professional managers.


    It seems very scientific, but the final outcome usually ends in tragedy.


    Just look at the performance of listed companies. In the past 37 years, the delisting rate of U.S. stock companies has been as high as 72%, and the delisting of these companies is almost entirely the result of professional managers.


    And with the decline of morality and the continuous fast-paced society, this ratio is still rising.


    Although the enterprise is tossed to the end, the professional managers who manage the enterprise have made a fortune in the process. It is the shareholders who really suffer.


    Even if a few companies develop occasionally, the owner of the company has changed, and he has no relationship with the founder of the company.


    Companies that really rely on managers to take care of them without any problems are personally restrained by major shareholders and prevent the management of the company from letting go.


    The same goes for the country. Once the emperor doesn''t care about things, the bureaucrats will soon let themselves go. Then fell down at a speed visible to the naked eye, until finally hollowed out...


    "A flower does not have a hundred days of red", it is a natural law to prosper and decline. Watering and fertilizing is nothing more than letting the flowers hang for a few more days.


    The same is true for countries, and no one knows what the future holds. Anyway, it''s full of uncertainty, it''s not as good as leaving one''s own country to toss.


    Even if you want a prodigal, it is better to lose in the hands of your own descendants than to give someone else a prodigal. On this issue, Franz saw it very clearly.


    Including the plan of enfeoffment in preparation, in addition to actual needs, it is also diversifying investment. Put the eggs in different baskets to increase risk resistance as much as possible.


    I have done everything I can do now, and Franz cares about the rest. Anyway, when he is alive, there will be no problems.


    Vienna Palace


    After listening to Frederick¡¯s work report, Franz nodded in satisfaction. There were no major mistakes, which was enough.


    Being able to guarantee the normal operation of the empire in a peaceful time proves that Frederick has the ability to govern the empire.


    As for the war years?


    It is estimated that Frederick will not be met. Once the battle for maritime hegemony ends, the Holy Roman Empire will become the only superpower.


    With Shinra''s strong strength, there will be no evenly matched opponent for a long time to come.


    Unless aliens invade, or else only Shen Luo can beat others.


    By the time of Frederick, there were at most some local wars, which was not a challenge at all. In the future is the era of "nuclear peace", the probability of a war breaking out is even smaller.


    After the report, Franz smiled and asked: "Frederick, what do you think of the all-heavy artillery battleship plan made by the Admiralty?"


    It seems that he did not expect that Franz would ask this question. Frederick was taken aback for a moment, and then replied: "It looks very good, but it is too expensive.


    We can make all-heavy artillery battleships, and the British can naturally make them. At that time, it will be another naval arms race.


    Although our industrial strength surpasses that of the British, the military expenditure that the government can invest in the navy is not much more than that of the British. In the end, it is very likely that both sides will suffer.


    The probability of winning may not be as good as the Air Force¡¯s Terminator program. At the very least, the Air Force is forced to rush into warships.


    Of course, in the long run, we are not unacceptable to the outcome of both losses. But in this way, it is cheaper for the Americans and Russians.


    Recently, the United States and the Tsarist government have fought fiercely. At some point, these two fringe countries will form an alliance.


    Although their national strength is far less than that of the British in a short period of time, their development potential is higher than that of Britain.


    Fighting out the British and becoming two competitors with greater potential is a business that does not pay the price.


    In consideration of the interests of the empire, we must inherit the British heritage while pulling the British down, or else we will be in vain.


    To achieve this, it must be ensured that after defeating the British, the Imperial Navy still has the strength to suppress the nations of the world. "


    Not optimistic, this is inevitable.


    Although the financial revenue of the Holy Roman Empire is high, the expenses are equally astonishing. It is impossible for the government to invest all of its revenue on naval construction.


    Purely fighting for financial resources, Shinra does not have the advantage in a short time. Unless the time is delayed for more than ten or twenty years, and the economy of Shinra further develops, the Vienna government can have the financial power to crush the British.


    In contrast, the Air Force¡¯s "Terminator Project" is more optimistic. With the continuous development of aviation technology, the carrying capacity of aircraft is also increasing day by day.


    So far, the largest strategic bomber of the Shenluo Air Force has been able to carry two tons of ammunition.


    Coupled with a specially made giant bomb, it is enough to pose a threat to the battleship. The only problem is that the accuracy of the head is not enough, it is difficult to accurately hit.


    However, the Air Force has begun to figure out a solution to this problem. It''s really not accurate, and you can use the quantity to make up.


    It¡¯s a big deal to fight for luck. With thousands of bombers going into battle, there will always be a few lucky ones. As long as you are willing to throw money, you can kill the Royal Navy.


    In case of really bad luck, you can still hit a warship with a plane. Although this is a joke, this suicide attack is indeed very effective.


    In the anti-French war, some reconnaissance aircraft encountered accidents in the air and could not return normally.


    At the last moment, the pilot was brave and crashed directly into a French warship, exploding a large firework.


    There is not only one similar case, but most of them miss the target. But as long as it hits, the effect is exceptionally good.


    Of course, it''s not that Shinra pilots are really not afraid of death. It is mainly that the plane of this year, once encountered an accident at sea, would have died forever.


    A forced landing at sea is completely overthinking, and it is not a seaplane. When an ordinary plane landed at sea, it sank to the bottom of the sea with a splash.


    Parachuting is equivalent to going into the sea to feed the fish, not to mention that the news will not go back, even if it goes back, it will not wait for rescuers to arrive.


    Choosing to crash into the enemy warship is to pull a pad before dying. By the way, make some contributions to your family. After all, military service is still effective after death, and the rewards that should be given will not be less.


    According to the plan of the Air Force Department, if it is a critical moment, you can really fight it. As long as the death squads are looking for it carefully, they can always be found.


    If there are not enough people, you can also cause accidents. Finally choose to pull the enemy back, that is too much.


    Politics is as dark as it is. As long as the benefits are large enough, there is nothing that politicians cannot do.


    Franz laughed and scolded: "The Air Force''s Terminator program is the real bad idea. There are thousands of bombers, but they dare to think about it.


    With the development of aviation technology, the cost of aircraft construction is also rising, and the quality requirements for pilots are also increasing.


    If the technology is in place, the cost of thousands of bombers is estimated to be able to build hundreds of battleships.


    It''s still cheap. I think the most expensive thing in the future is the air force. Wait, the air force''s military expenditure will be on par with the army and navy in 30 years. "


    If it wasn''t for his previous life experience, chances are that Franz would have been fooled by the Air Force''s plan. After all, the picture cake given by the Air Force really looks very attractive.


    It''s a pity that this stuff is delicious, but it''s really not cheap!


    Today''s airplanes are worthless, and thousands of bombers are worth tens of millions of Aegis. If you count the pilots'' logistics and maintenance, they are not much expensive.


    The future will be different. Soon, airplanes worth tens of thousands of dollars will be outdated, and they will be replaced by astronomical goods worth hundreds of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions.


    It is unknown whether the entire Holy Roman Empire can afford thousands of bombers, let alone the assembly of thousands of bombers at once.


    Besides, the enemy is not a fool. The British are also developing the air force. If they go to their old lair to carry out an attack, their air force will also fight back.


    To cover thousands of bombers, how many fighter jets do you need to escort?


    This question is terrifying as long as you think about it. Otherwise, during World War II, the German Air Force would send all the Royal Navy to the sea.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, but I can''t do it at all. Instead of carrying out this unreliable plan for the Air Force, Franz felt that the Navy''s plan was good.


    The "all-heavy artillery battleship" is the dreadnought ship of the original time and space. It was originally done by the British, but it almost buried the Royal Navy.


    Regardless of whether it can surpass the British Navy in the end, at least the two sides have been brought to the same starting line, and the advantages accumulated by the Royal Navy in the early stage have been wiped out.

 Chapter 1058： The Mediterranean is our inner sea

    Under Franz''s intervention, the Admiralty''s all-heavy artillery battleship plan was passed logically.


    There is no fanfare, and no deliberate secrecy.


    After all, it is only a test ship, and no one can guarantee success. In the exploration of naval technology, the Vienna government has stepped on too many holes.


    There is no accident, every time after failure, it will attract a group of "afterwards Zhuge Liang" criticized. The Admiralty is like a waste, it will only waste taxpayers'' money.


    In fact, the failure of new technology attempts is nothing. The key is the Navy¡¯s lack of convincing record. If you change the army with a sturdy record, you will definitely not have such criticism.


    "learn from mistakes".


    After learning from the previous experience and lessons, when exploring new technologies and concepts, the Admiralty adopted cold treatment.


    If it is successfully announced, just enjoy the applause. If you fail, you will naturally swallow the bitter fruit in silence.


    This is the price that must be paid to stay at the forefront of the times. In the field of scientific research, there has never been a so-called unbeaten victory. Behind every success, countless failures are piled up.


    Of course, there is also a gap between failure and failure. The performance of the test ship cannot meet the design requirements, or the lack of actual combat capability can be forgiven, but the basic mechanics principles still have to be followed.


    If the ship that was built sank before it left the port, it would be held accountable.


    No publicity is fine, but "confidentiality" is not necessary. In fact, such big things as warships cannot be kept secret once they are on the slipway.


    The battleship of the 19th century is the embodiment of the highest industrial level in a country. To build a qualified battleship, at least the cooperation of hundreds of related companies is required.


    There is no way to hide such a big movement from the past. What can be hidden is nothing but the performance parameters of the warship, and the building of the warship is not a secret at all.


    Even for the Holy Roman Empire, there are only a few shipyards that can build battleships. I was spotted by international spies a long time ago, and I knew the ship was being built when the materials were shipped in.


    Of course, if the Vienna government is willing, it can also play strategic deception. Putting a merchant ship in the dock of a battleship can also fool people.


    It''s just not necessary. If it weren''t for worrying about being too deliberate and arousing the suspicion of the British, Franz had stabbed the parameters of the all-heavy artillery battleship.


    The arms race naturally requires people to participate. If the British don¡¯t know, how can they play?


    "Secrecy", using the advantages of new technology to hit the enemy with a surprise attack, that only exists in theory.


    The most important thing is that the "Dreadnought" is full of uncertainty. Before the warship is launched, no one can guarantee that it will succeed.


    If he was 100% sure of success, Franz wouldn''t mind starting a dozen or so ships in one go, and immediately caught the British by surprise.


    In fact, the birth of the original space-time dreadnought ship is full of twists and turns. Everyone only saw the success of the British, no one paid attention to the setbacks experienced behind them.


    Ten years ahead of schedule, Franz couldn''t guarantee that the Admiralty''s "Dreadnought" plan was truly perfect.


    If there is a problem with the design, it would be embarrassing to create a bunch of big toys with no practical value. The emperor also cannot afford such political risks.


    Gambling is a taboo of the monarch, and the people need a stable emperor.


    Small countries do not have more choices before they need to take risks; big countries have more choices and higher fault tolerance, and conservativeness is king.


    The parameters of the warship have not been leaked, and the outside world is just an ordinary battleship, and Shinra is built almost every year, so it naturally did not cause any disturbances.


    For all this, Franz was in no rush. Anyway, when the warship is launched, the British will know. The stimulus to the London government will be even greater then.


    According to the plan, Shinra''s first "all-heavy artillery battleship" will start construction in early February 1898. If there were no accidents, it could be launched in 1899.


    The time was very good, and the Central Asia Railway was opened to traffic at about the same time. Maritime hegemony and India are being threatened at the same time. It is estimated that the British government will not be driven mad, but will also be anxious.


    ...


    In the evening, the lights in the Spanish Embassy in Vienna were brightly lit, accompanied by bursts of music, and a diplomatic ball began.


    "Your Excellency, we really don''t have the heart to watch your country''s colonies. Isn''t it tiring for you to try two days and two?"


    Weissenberg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Shinra, who was invited to the banquet, has a headache now. I don''t know where the Spaniards got the news of Shenluo''s plot to Morocco. Recently, Minister Brad has been pestering him every day.


    In order to verify the authenticity of the news, Wesenberg not only approached the military and the colonial ministry, but even sent electricity to inquire about the province of Algeria, saying that there was no similar plan "recently".


    However, no matter what Wesenberg explained, the Spanish minister in front of him Brad didn''t believe it.


    Well, this is not surprising. There is no recent plan to conspire in Morocco. It does not mean that there is neither in the past nor in the future.


    On the issue of overseas colonization, the Vienna government is fully delegating power.


    Not only can the military and the colonial ministry lead the development of colonies, but overseas colonial governments, nobles, and non-governmental organizations can also open up colonies.


    Generally speaking, before the start of colonial activities, it is enough to report to the nearest government, and there is no mandatory requirement.


    Anyway, whoever is in charge is responsible, and the colony is successfully opened up, and the Vienna government ratified it. Non-government planning, colonial activities failed, all consequences are at your own risk.


    In recent decades, the number of colonial licenses issued by the Vienna government was 80,000 without 100,000. There are too many groups and individuals with colonial qualifications.


    When the forest grows, there are all kinds of birds. With so many colonial groups, there are definitely not a few that are eyeing Morocco.


    Among them, a few of them were ironic, leaking their own colonial plan into the hands of the Spanish government. That was normal.


    Weissenberg has encountered similar protests many times. Don''t say it is a Spanish colony, even the British colony, there are people who dare to watch.


    Generally speaking, these are stuck in the planning stage. Without the support of the Vienna government, few dared to take concrete actions.


    Weissenberg can only guarantee that the Shenluo officials did not have the idea to fight Morocco. As for whether there is anyone involved in the civil affairs, it is not his business.


    In any case, Spain is also a medium-sized country, and it cannot be provoked by a few civil colonial groups.


    In Wesenberg''s view, Minister Brad''s current nervousness is completely fussy.


    As if being stepped on his tail, Brad denies: "Your Minister, I really have no temptation.


    As you know, we have suffered from wars in recent years and the government¡¯s financial pressure is very heavy.


    Although the colonial rebellion was suppressed not long ago, it still takes a long time for the local economy to return to normal.


    In the next few years, our colony will not only be unable to create wealth, but will need the government to pour money into it.


    In order to reduce the cost, after careful research, the country prepares to sell the Moroccan area. Considering our traditional friendship with your country, I have given priority to contact with your Excellency. "


    Obviously, Wesenberg¡¯s denial not only failed to clear the suspicion, but made Minister Brad firmer the domestic judgment.


    Since it was determined that Shinra was plotting in Morocco, the Spanish government, which was unable to resist, naturally had to find a way to stop the losses.


    Anyway, you can¡¯t keep it, so you have to find a way to sell it at a good price. It''s a pity that buyers are hard to find these years. There are many countries that are eyeing Morocco, but none are daring to grab food.


    Even the British do not want to be neighbors with Shinra for a Morocco.


    For the British government, the longer the land border with Shinra, the greater the pressure it will bear.


    It¡¯s easy to buy Morocco. The question is what should I do after the occupation? You can''t deploy hundreds of thousands of troops to confront the Shinra for the sake of one Morocco, right?


    Sea power countries run to the mainland to play against land power countries, which is definitely a manifestation of brain flooding.


    To put it bluntly, the Spanish government only has a nominal suzerainty. It was obtained illegally, and the Moroccans would not admit it.


    If Spain completely occupied the Moroccan region and established a complete order, chances are that someone would dare to grab food.


    After all, at this point, the Vienna government has begun to lose face, and it is impossible to **** everyone''s colony for no reason.


    Unfortunately, the Spanish government can only sell it in a name. At most, the control of the northern area is added, but this control area is not only limited in size, but also very lacking in control, and often faces threats from indigenous tribes.


    In this context, buying Morocco at a big price may not only offend the Vienna government, but also send troops to go to war with Morocco, which is obviously a loss-making business.


    No one is willing to pay a big price, the Spanish government can only put the idea on the Vienna government.


    After a long period of contact and understanding, the Spanish government discovered that the Holy Roman Empire is different from the previous European hegemons, it is a master who pays attention to appearance and image.


    For the Spanish government, the viennese government''s face is the biggest "good". Since the boss pays attention to his own image, he cannot take advantage of it.


    Even for the purpose of "buying bones with daughters", the Vienna government, which does not want to bully the younger brother''s notoriety, must also give a high price.


    As a kind of wealth, the colony itself can be traded. The former Spanish government almost sold Cuba, but the American hands were a little black.


    Although the offer was made, the conditions were all empty checks full of traps. You must know that the U.S. dollar was not an international currency at that time. The U.S. government was only willing to pay in U.S. dollars, and it was not a one-time payment.


    If 100 million US dollars were exchanged for 100 million pounds and paid in cash, it is estimated that there would be no subsequent American-Spanish War.


    At this point, Wesenberg didn''t bother to explain. If you misunderstand, you can misunderstand. If you want to be the overlord, you can still be afraid of misunderstanding.


    Since the Spanish government dares to sell, the Vienna government dares to buy. In any case, Morocco is also a rare and good place in Africa.


    There is not only a piece of fertile soil, but also the reputation of "cool land under the scorching sun" and "North African garden". More importantly, it can guard the gateway from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.


    In the hands of the Spanish government, Morocco''s strategic value is infinitely close to zero. Once in the hands of Shenluo, it would be able to lock the west gate of the Mediterranean.


    When the domestic media are boasting, they can add another sentence: "The Mediterranean is our inland sea."


    Although such boasting is a bit defiant, I don¡¯t have much opinion when I compare it to Spain, France, Greece, Montenegro, and Sardinia, which are also Mediterranean countries.


    With military and political bonuses, even if it''s just a nominal suzerainty, it can''t be cheap.


    After a pause for a while, Wesenberg said slowly: "Well, since your country is in financial difficulties, we can understand the sale of Morocco.


    It''s just that your country does not completely control the Moroccan region. The Kingdom of Morocco still retains a certain degree of strength, so a discount is required on the price.


    If your government really wants to sell it at a good price, I suggest that your country should still send troops to occupy the Moroccan region and talk to us.


    In that case, we will definitely give a price that satisfies your country, and your country will definitely not suffer. "


    Knowing that "encouraging Spain to send troops to Morocco" is unrealistic, Wesenberg still didn''t mind throwing it out.


    It''s not for lowering prices, but for Minister Brad to recognize the reality. Don''t think that the Vienna government needs to pay attention to the situation, and they can take Shenra as a fool.


    As soon as the voice fell, Minister Brad''s expression became exciting. If Spain has the strength to kill the Kingdom of Morocco, there is no need to wait until now.


    As the closest country to the European powers, Morocco has been able to maintain its independence for so many years. In addition to the mutual restraint between the powers, their own strength is also an important factor.


    You know, in order to deal with a few indigenous tribes in the north, the Spanish government has tossed back and forth several times, but they have not completely solved the problem.


    Sending troops to destroy the Kingdom of Morocco is simple to say. If it is really implemented, I don¡¯t know how much military expenditure it will cost.


    Brad chose to ignore the "satisfactory price" that Wesenberg called it. Just listen to this, if you take it seriously, you will be a fool.


    "Your Excellency, in our current situation, it is no longer suitable to continue the war. For Spain, the most important thing at the moment is to recuperate.


    As for the Kingdom of Morocco you mentioned, there is actually no need to care. An aboriginal kingdom is nothing more than an aboriginal kingdom. For your country, they can be erased with no effort.


    Even the army does not need to be mobilized. As long as your government signals, civilian armed forces can destroy Morocco ten times.


    Such a little dust will not affect this transaction at all. "


    Flatter, shameless flattery. In order to sell the Moroccan region at a good price, Minister Brad obviously gave up his morals.


    Knowing that Brad was flattering, Wesenberg still laughed unceremoniously. The overlord wants the overlord''s aura. If you don''t have confidence in your own strength, how can you be confused?


    Moreover, Brad is not overly touted. The Kingdom of Morocco is really not troublesome to Shinra. In the issue of expanding colonies, Shinra¡¯s civilian armed forces are extremely active.


    If Shinra gathers all the civilian armed forces, not to mention destroying the Kingdom of Morocco, even Spain will not be a problem.


    If you want to make a world army ranking, then it is:


    First, the Holy Roman Empire;


    Second, the Russian Empire;


    Third, the private armies of the nobles of the Holy Roman Empire;


    ...


    There is no way, the status of these guys are all shot out of the battlefield. You may not be able to do other things, but there is absolutely no fear in fighting.


    Before these strong military men went to see God, the private armies of the nobles of Shinra were an important armed force.


    "Your Excellency, it doesn''t make sense to talk about this. Since your country really wants to sell the Moroccan region, should you make a price first?"


    It can be seen that Wesenberg is in a good mood. It seemed that Brad''s flattery had an effect, and he seemed to be satisfied with the sale.


    Minister Brad: "Well, your Minister. The Moroccan region has a very large economic value, military value, and political value. I think 300 million Aegis is a reasonable number."

 Chapter 1059： The **** stick is online

    Hearing the appalling figure of "300 million Aegis", if Wesenberg had not been used to seeing strong winds and waves, the wine in his mouth would have to come out.


    Frankly speaking, at this moment, he really wants to counter-offer "3 million." Just considering that doing so is too trifling, and it hurts my stalwart image.


    "Your Excellency, you are joking! Throughout human history, there has never been such an expensive colony transaction.


    Valuable land in Morocco only accounts for half. According to your quote, the average unit price per square kilometer of land is as high as 150 Aegis.


    At this price, you can buy land in your country. Except for the surrounding areas of the city, most of your country¡¯s rural land is at this price. "


    This is an exaggeration. Although the land in Spain is not valuable, it is not as cheap as 150 Aegis per square kilometer.


    Unless it is the worst mountain area, if you count the areas that cannot be cultivated, it is estimated that you can buy it.


    No matter how bad the land is, as long as you can buy it. According to the standards of this year, land in Europe must be the most expensive.


    In the absence of special resources, the worst mountains in Spain are also more expensive than fertile lands in Morocco.


    This price is determined by market supply and demand. Compared with the sparsely populated colonies, Europe has more people and less land, and the price of land will naturally rise accordingly.


    Brad was unmoved and said: "If you simply calculate the value of the land, the Moroccan area is really not worth 300 million Aegis. But if you add the strategic value and the political value, it is completely different.


    Your country has secured the Moroccan region and locked the gateway to the Western Mediterranean and can easily shut out the British.


    After turning the Mediterranean Sea into an inland sea, your country is inherently invincible in the following international competition.


    If your country is willing, you can also take the opportunity to buy Portuguese Africa. I think the Portuguese government will not refuse.


    Everyone has withdrawn, and the British family alone will not last long. Sooner or later, the African continent will be in your pocket.


    In addition to the strategic value, the political value is equally rich. The Holy Roman Empire, which sits on the Mediterranean Sea, is the real Roman Empire.


    Reappearing the glory of the Roman era is definitely an important plus for your government. Don''t you think you want to accomplish this great cause? "


    It is impossible not to be tempted. If it weren''t for worrying about the bad influence, the Vienna government would have already taken action on Morocco.


    Napoleon¡¯s lesson learned was that in order not to pull hatred, the Vienna government has always been cautious after becoming the European hegemon.


    Knowing the significance of the Moroccan region, the Vienna government still restrained its desire, just to show it to European countries and show that its new master is harmless.


    There is a reward for what you pay. After a political show, European countries'' vigilance towards Shinra has dropped a lot.


    The anti-Shenra alliance will finally not appear, but the Vienna government is also trapped by this, and it is difficult to continue to expand abroad.


    If you can''t expand, then don''t expand. Shinra is already full anyway.


    The current senior officials of the Vienna government are a group of old men, who have long passed the second year of secondary school, and they are completely at the forefront of the word "stable".


    Knowing that taking the Moroccan region can win the name before and after a lifetime, it will bring a higher historical evaluation to oneself; but in order to avoid stimulating European countries and leading to the appearance of the anti-Shinra alliance, everyone just held back.


    Facts have proved that this world is still "the prudent king". The more restrained the Vienna government, the more restless the Spanish government.


    Especially after the Japanese-Western War, the Spaniards, who were severely beaten by the society, successfully realized their lack of strength and curbed their ambitions.


    After several more rebellions, the fully sober Spanish government finally realized that Morocco was in their hands and that it was a hot potato.


    Although the Spaniards have never heard the allusion of "carrying a crime", everyone still understands the truth.


    Anyway, I can''t eat it anyway, so I might as well take this opportunity to exchange a large sum of money from the Vienna government, and by the way, I can return the favor I owed to Shinra.


    The added value brought by Morocco is too great. Even if this transaction requires money, the government of Vienna must take care of the Spanish government.


    Facts are facts and must be recognized. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Shinra, Wesenberg can''t do anything helpless.


    "The Minister said rightly that the Moroccan region is indeed very meaningful to the Holy Roman Empire.


    If possible, I would also like to agree to this deal, but your country¡¯s appetite is really too great.


    In any case, Morocco is an independent country. Your country has never really controlled this country. What you can trade with us now is only a nominal suzerainty.


    The value of the Moroccan region is high. It was established under the complete control of your country, but now your country has not achieved this.


    I also don¡¯t ask your government to have complete control over Morocco. As long as you defeat the Kingdom of Morocco and establish a preliminary social order, we will be out of the 300 million Aegis.


    If your government cannot do this, then at the highest premium, I can only give 30 million Aegis. "


    The reserve price means that there is no reserve price. Before that, Wesenberg did not know that the Spanish were determined to sell the Moroccan region so much, and the Vienna government naturally had not discussed it.


    Weissenberg is not sure how much the Moroccan region is worth without prior evaluation.


    Besides, value has always been determined by demand. The more necessary, the higher the price that can be given, and a premium is a normal thing.


    If you are not sure how much it is worth, just pay it back. Anyway, the most important thing in negotiation is to talk. Such a big deal is not buying vegetables at the vegetable market. A deal can be concluded in a few words.


    For the Vienna government, the most important thing is to be able to get the Moroccan region without causing bad effects. The price is actually not important.


    The Spaniards talked about the value of the Moroccan region to Shinra, and Wesenberg talked about control. Anyway, he can be sure that the Spanish government cannot take the Moroccan region.


    ...


    The reception has never been a secret place. The Spanish government wanted to sell the Moroccan region, but it never thought of keeping it secret.


    Although it is determined that the Vienna government is the only buyer, there is no logic at all when politics is involved.


    After spreading the news, if any country gets into the brain and jumps out to compete with Shinra, wouldn¡¯t it be better to sell it at a good price?


    Of course, the probability of this happening is too low. The main reason is that the Spanish government''s asking price is too high. Even if someone wants to grab food, there is no money in their pocket!


    "300 million Aegis" is more than a thousand tons of gold after conversion. There are only two countries in the world with this financial capability.


    It just so happens that the two are in a state of competition, and it is not a day or two for the two countries to make trouble with each other. The purpose of the Spanish government is self-evident.


    ...


    London


    Since receiving news that the Spanish intends to sell the Moroccan region, Prime Minister Robert Cecil has had a headache.


    Frankly speaking, Robert Cecil is also a bad luck. As soon as he took office, he ushered in Britain''s biggest competitor in three hundred years.


    Compared with the current Holy Roman Empire, the Spain, the Netherlands, France, and Russia encountered before are all weak.


    "The Spaniard wants to sell Morocco. What is going on? Why haven''t we heard from it before?"


    There is no doubt that this is nonsense. Britain and the West first formed a bridge on the Philippine issue, and then they became awkward on the Cuban issue.


    As an old-school empire Spaniard, he also has a temper. No matter how much he hopes the British will jump out and raise the price, it is impossible to deliver it by himself.


    Foreign Secretary Cameron: "The years of war have caused financial problems for the Spanish government, and the high debt has made them breathless.


    In order to get rid of the financial crisis, they had to find a way to save themselves. Although the Moroccan region is nominally a Spanish colony, they have never really controlled it.


    From the beginning of the colonial curtain to the present, the Spanish government''s gains from the Moroccan region are far less than their contributions.


    A colony that is not profitable is worthless. For the Spanish government, the Moroccan region is a piece of tasteless, but unfortunately discarded chicken ribs. "


    "He''s tasteless, my bear''s paw."


    The region of Morocco that is meaningless to the Spanish government has become invaluable in the eyes of Britain and Shinra.


    Secretary of the Navy Flora: "Anyway, we can''t let the Moroccan region fall into the hands of Shinra, otherwise everything in the Mediterranean will be ruined."


    As the hegemon of the world, Britain has tentacles all over the world. In such an important area as the Mediterranean, the British naturally have a layout.


    Half of Tunisia and the Maltese Islands are what the British cultivated in the Mediterranean.


    In the early and mid-19th century, Britain even controlled the hegemony of the Mediterranean through these tentacles.


    Unfortunately, glory is in the past. With the rise of France and Austria, Britain''s hegemony in the Mediterranean was soon suppressed by the two regional hegemons.


    In the Shinra era, the situation worsened. Not to mention hegemony, the main force of the Royal Navy dare not set foot in the Mediterranean easily.


    If even Morocco had fallen into the hands of Shen Luo now, then the door of the Mediterranean would be completely closed to Britain. Malta and Tunisia, which were once military powerhouses, will also become meaningless.


    Secretary of the Army Skeblu: "The Jazz is right. In any case, we must not let the Moroccan region fall into the hands of Shinra. We must break this deal, and it is best to take Morocco."


    It is absolutely problematic that the positions of the army and the navy, which should have been opposed, suddenly become consistent.


    In addition to major national interests, there is only military expenditure. Compared with the former, the energy of the latter is actually stronger.


    "It''s easy to win the Morocco region, as long as you are willing to spend money. The question is what should we do after we win the Morocco region?


    Everyone knows what is happening in Africa. Our colony in South Africa has shrunk to the Cape of Good Hope; the colony in East Africa is now less than half of its peak.


    Had it not been for the later period that we had stationed heavy troops to stabilize the situation, we would have been driven off the sea by those greedy barbarians.


    Although Morocco has the Sahara Desert to block the enemy in the south, it also faces threats to the east. It happened to hold the door to the Mediterranean Sea again, and it was a battleground for military strategists.


    It would be difficult to defend this land without 200,000 troops. If there is a war between us and Shinra, even if we deploy 500,000 troops, we will not be able to defend it. "


    It''s not that Cameron looked down on the Lobster Soldiers, but that the resources that Britain allocated to the Army were too small. Without noodles, how can we make bread?


    Don''t look down on Britain''s wealth and wealth, but it is more of the accumulation left over from colonization for hundreds of years. By simply calculating the government''s fiscal revenue, Britain has fallen far behind Shinra, even with colonization.


    Under the background of fully developing sea power, to build another Continental Army will have to hollow out the British government.


    The Secretary of the Army Skybrook said without buying it: "The difficulty is indeed great, but we have no choice, don''t we?


    Facing the Holy Roman Empire, the empire has already retreated and retreated. We have lost the European continent. If we lose the African continent again, what is left of the empire?


    Maybe everyone thinks that the empire has little interest in Africa, and if you lose it, you lose it. Anyway, we still have Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.


    However, the enemy''s strength became stronger day by day, but the empire was declining in continuous retreat.


    It won¡¯t be long..."


    Whether it is fact or alarmist. It is an indisputable fact that Britain is going downhill.


    The Victorian era was the pinnacle of Britain, and it was also the beginning of the decline from prosperity. With the rise of Shenluo, it has come to the era of the replacement of new and old overlords.


    As an old-school empire, if Britain does not want to decline, it must find a way to hold down the Shenra.


    The British government has worked very hard, but it is hard to beat the general situation. Facing the pressing Shinra, Britain seemed very passive.


    After hesitating for a while, Prime Minister Robert Cecil slowly said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent someone to reveal to the Spanish government that the empire intends to buy the Moroccan region.


    At the same time, news was released to the outside world that Shinra was threatening the Spanish government and wanted to occupy Morocco. Create public opinion pressure on the Vienna government.


    When necessary, the empire can stand up and openly support the Spanish troops to occupy the Moroccan region and disrupt their negotiation process as much as possible.


    Even if they couldn''t stop them from reaching a deal in the end, it wouldn''t allow Shinra to easily take the Moroccan region. "


    Knowing that it was the calculation of the Spanish government, Robert Cecil had to cooperate. From the standpoint of Britain, it would rather be cheaper for the Spanish than for the Holy Roman Empire to easily gain access to Morocco.


    ...

 Chapter 1060： Mentor Franz

    Buy it or not?


    This is not a multiple choice question at all.


    From the standpoint of the Vienna government, the Moroccan region must be won. It is nothing more than a matter of time.


    The Air Force¡¯s "Terminator Program", although somewhat idealistic, is not entirely without merit.


    It is unrealistic to attack the nest of the Royal Navy, but it is still possible to use Morocco as a giant aircraft carrier, deploy hundreds of bombers on it, and lock the west gate.


    For the Holy Roman Empire, the greatest value of winning Morocco is the strategic initiative.


    With both the east and west gates in the hands of the Mediterranean Sea, the Shenluo Navy can take the initiative to attack, and there is no need to stay in the nest every day.


    In recent years, the Vienna government has been very restful and rarely involved in regional conflicts. It is not that it is not incapable of doing things. The main reason is insufficient mobility.


    Most of the main force of the Royal Navy stayed in the home fleet just to watch the Shinra Navy. In order to ensure control of the Mediterranean, the Vienna government can only leave the battleship squatting in the nest.


    There is no way, the British navy is too powerful. Shinra can only get the upper hand in the Mediterranean if the navy and air force cooperate.


    If the main force were to go out, the British would be ruthless and directly attack from behind to blow up the Suez Canal and block the Shinra Navy outside.


    When it comes to the struggle for hegemony, everything is always done. No one can guarantee that there will be no ruthless people in Britain.


    It''s not the same after taking the Moroccan region, the west gate is locked. No matter how the outside world changes, Shenluo can guarantee control of the Mediterranean.


    Even if the war broke out, the British would at most send a few submarines in to make things happen. As for surface ships, it is estimated that passing through the strait is almost abolished.


    If the aircraft does not sink the warship, it is only a short-term raid that is difficult to achieve. If it keeps blowing up behind the ass, the most powerful warship will have to go into the sea to feed the fish.


    As long as the Mediterranean is still in its hands, the Vienna government can mobilize resources from Asia, Europe and Africa in the shortest time possible by sea.


    ...


    It was another sunny day, and Franz, who had nothing to do, showed up by the artificial lake in the Vienna Palace with a bunch of grandsons.


    For some reason, every wealthy emperor likes to build palaces, and Franz is no exception.


    The giant artificial lake in front of you is one of Franz''s masterpieces. After several expansions, the Sch?nbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace in the evening have become one piece, forming the current Vienna Palace.


    If you simply calculate the area, the Vienna Palace is definitely the largest palace in the world.


    If Franz wants, he can drag racing in his own home. If placed in the Eastern world, the emperor would build palaces so extensively, the civil officials would definitely be sprayed with blood.


    But in the Holy Roman Empire, this is not a big deal at all. As a great empire with a territory of nearly 40 million square kilometers, everything may be lacking, but there will be no shortage of land.


    Vienna was originally under the direct control of the emperor. Most of the land was private property of the imperial family. The emperor had to add a wall on his own land, and no one could control it.


    Yes, the so-called expansion is the addition of a wall. The patrol range of the Royal Guard has been increased, but the building has not increased much.


    The original farms and manors still exist, and only the factories are relocated.


    The seasonal vegetables inside the palace are provided by these farms. All are pure natural products, absolutely free of any fertilizer and pesticide additives.


    It is mainly for convenience, otherwise the two palaces run around, although it does not hurt much money, but it is really laborious.


    No way, who made Franz afraid of death?


    The guards must monitor a radius of two kilometers every time they travel, and they will never leave any chance to the enemy. The battles are no less dynamic than the marching battles.


    For everyone''s convenience, the two places are simply connected, so as to save the surrounding residents from running back and forth.


    Anyway, the emperor is rich now, can afford enough royal guards, and the palace can be monitored no matter how big it is.


    Regardless of private property, light annuity is enough for Franz to squander.


    To know that when the constitution was established, seeing the financial difficulties of the Vienna government, Franz took the initiative to make sacrifices, proposed to share the joys and sorrows with the people, and set a royal annuity at 1.5% of fiscal revenue.


    It was really a "sacrifice", the Vienna government at that time was really poor. The royal annuity withdrawn cannot even be supported by the palace guard.


    In the first few years, Franz paid no less. At that time, the media also made publicity, which really moved many people.


    It''s just that no one can think that the country will develop so fast. In just over forty years, from an Austria of less than 700,000 square kilometers, it snowballed into the current Holy Roman Empire.


    The country is growing, and the economy is booming. The fiscal revenue of the Vienna government is naturally rising, and it has actually expanded dozens of times.


    Needless to say, listed companies still have equity incentives. As the hero of the country''s development, the emperor will naturally benefit from it.


    Today, a political show of that year has become a good story and has spread all over the world.


    As far as Franz knows, many aspiring kings have followed suit. The end result is that these followers have developed the good habit of diligence and thrift.


    There is no way. The challenges a country has to face in order to develop these years are really too many.


    Although Austria was in decline that year, it was the fourth largest power in the world at any rate, and it still had the strength to support the scene.


    Not only does not need to worry about the threat of foreign enemies, but it can also promote social reform while playing colonial expansion to shift domestic conflicts.


    Without this family background, I also jumped out to follow the trend, but what do you want to do?


    We must know that industrialization is very cost-intensive. There is no income from foreign colonization and plundering, and only relying on farming to accumulate wealth, the development speed is absolutely moving.


    Franz, hailed as a model of the monarch, can only silently express his spiritual support to his colleagues who were accidentally pitted.


    To put it simply, it is to ask the attendants to write to these juniors to encourage them, and to instill chicken soup for the soul.


    In short, the road ahead is tortuous, and the future is bright. As long as you keep doing it, one day you will be able to achieve success.


    In line with the principle of flicking one by one, Franz''s reputation in the monarchy circle is a slap in the face, and he has a large number of believers.


    As for the final outcome, this is beyond the control of Franz.


    As a qualified spiritual mentor, Franz is very aware of the principle of "doing more wrongly, not doing good".


    Therefore, he has always only offered spiritual encouragement and did not make any specific suggestions. He called it not to interfere in other countries'' internal affairs.


    They are all free. When he started his business in the world, Franz couldn''t wait for the rulers of other countries to be drunk, let alone encourage them to fight.


    Now it is different. The dominance of the Holy Roman Empire has been established. No matter how latecomers can toss, they can''t change the overall situation.


    Then just be a good person and encourage the younger generations to study hard, complete industrialization as soon as possible, and promote the development of human civilization.


    I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because of "fish eating unlucky food". Every time Franz goes fishing, he comes back with pleasure and fails.


    This time was no exception. Looking at a bunch of jumping grandsons, Franz knew that it would be difficult to gain anything today.


    But these are all minor problems. Fishing is meant to pass the time, and it doesn¡¯t really matter whether you have gained or not.


    "Father, the British have come out to do things again!"


    Hearing a familiar voice behind him, Franz knew that the trouble was coming again. In recent years, the secret battle between Shenluo and Britain has become more intense.


    You cheated me today, and I will cheat you again tomorrow. Over time, the grievances between the two countries have long been unclear.


    Especially during the time when Frederick was in charge, the Vienna government did not suffer less. In line with the principle of paying tuition, as long as the core interests are not involved, Franz doesn''t bother to bother.


    "A problem with Morocco?"


    Since the news spread that the Spanish government wanted to sell the Moroccan region, Franz knew that the British were going to do something.


    The essence of international politics is: I oppose what the enemy supports, and I support what the enemy opposes; what the enemy wants to do, let them fail.


    Frederick: "That''s right. The British spread rumors around that we are intimidating the Spanish government to take the Moroccan region.


    Just this morning, the British Foreign Secretary also publicly issued a declaration to support the Spanish government in safeguarding its own rights and interests, and suggested that the Spanish government put the Moroccan region under full control. "


    Franz commented with interest: "It seems that this British government has made rapid progress and its political methods have become more mature.


    But these little tricks can make people sick. Unless the British are willing to pay, it would be a joke to support Spain''s control of Morocco.


    As long as the Spanish government''s financial problems are not resolved, their determination to sell the Moroccan region will not be easily shaken. It''s noisy now, it''s nothing more than to facilitate the Spaniards to raise prices.


    Keep an eye on it, the British must have something to follow. Warn the Spanish government and make them wary of the outbreak of revolution in the country. "


    It is really surprising that the British government did not jump out to compete for the Moroccan region. However, considering that the British have suffered similar losses before, it is not surprising that they have learned their lesson now.


    As for the pressure of public opinion, it is nothing more than a price issue. Only when there is less money, is it a strong buy and sell; as long as the price is reasonable, it is an ordinary colonial transaction.


    With a simple calculation, the Vienna government will have to pay tens of millions of Aegis funds for this. The British have no reason not to do so.


    Frederick said with a frustrated face: "The truth is correct, but the British calculations have once again brought us into a deadlock in our negotiations with the Spanish.


    Not only has it attracted public attention internationally, the domestic people are also very concerned about this issue. There have even been many fundraising committees in the private sector, wanting to pay the money for the government.


    Since the news spread that the Spanish government intends to sell the Moroccan region, there has been an endless stream of people who came to lobby, and I was almost annoyed to death. "


    Obviously, the sudden appearance of "fundraising committees" wanting to pay for the government is not how patriotic they are.


    In the final analysis, it is because of interest. The Holy Roman Empire pays attention to the principle of reciprocity. As much as it contributes to the cause of the empire, the pie is divided.


    The Vienna government paid for the Moroccan region, which is directly under the central government, and everyone would have a sip of soup at most.


    If civilian groups paid for the Moroccan region and completed the armed occupation, then another group of fiefdoms would rise.


    The government in charge of taking the lead will at most take a few big cities and important ports, and most of the benefits will be distributed to those who contribute money.


    When it comes to vital interests, everyone''s reaction is naturally quicker. As for the issue of money, there is no need to worry at all. Some are sponsored by capitalists who want to cross classes.


    Financial power + military power = colonial success.


    With the world being divided up, the chances of obtaining fiefdoms have become less and less. Every time an opportunity arises, a large group of people will fight for it.


    Especially Morocco is very close to Europe, the climate is also very good, and the attraction is even stronger.


    Franz did not show sympathy for his son''s depression, but gloated and said: "It''s good to be used to it.


    There will be many things like this in the future, and you have to learn to adapt.


    After you have developed a strong heart, you will find these trivialities, just a touch of dust in your life, which is nothing at all. "


    Sometimes more chicken soup is good for the body. The unrealized and detached fantasy chicken soup is poisonous.


    Although Franz''s words have a flickering element, if you really have a strong heart, you can really treat these annoying things as a dust.


    After all, Frederick is the crown prince of the Holy Roman Empire, and as long as he can stick to his principles, the lobbyists can''t do anything.


    Frederick was very depressed about this result. Originally, I came to report to my father just for the help I asked for.


    The solution was not found, but instead was filled with chicken soup. If it were young, Frederick would definitely be passionate and put out a twelve-point spirit to complete.


    However, Frederick, who was over 40 years old, had obviously passed his **** age. For the encouragement in the chicken soup, immunity has long been realized. Generally speaking, it is now he is filling other people with chicken soup.


    Franz did not give an answer, which means that the distribution of interests in Morocco requires him, the crown prince, to make the decision.


    Obviously, this is not an easy job. At any time, the distribution of benefits is the most troublesome.


    Morocco is so big and there are so many people watching. Obviously it is impossible to satisfy everyone''s appetite, and distribution is very challenging.


    Soon Frederick responded that he didn''t get it in Morocco, so he considered the distribution of benefits first. Obviously, he was thinking too much.


    Seeing a group of little ones playing around by the lake, Frederick showed envy.


    Childhood time is the best, you can have fun without thinking about anything. It''s a pity that time is gone, never to go back.


    ...

 Chapter 1061： Second Roman Empire

    Any conflicts and disputes are ultimately caused by interests. The British government''s jump out to make troubles did bring trouble to the negotiations.


    However, this can''t change the nature of the British people''s talk. They are supporting the Spanish government with open mouth and silence. In actual action, it is all kinds of excuses to delay.


    This is an inevitable result, and there is no problem with spiritual encouragement. But it would be fatal to support Spain with real money.


    Since the Russians set a precedent for failing to account, in recent years, Britain has encountered debt defaults.


    Although the debtors behind are not as bachelors as the Russians, they are really out of money, and financial institutions in London are also helpless.


    Either accept the debt extension, or accept the debt restructuring, anyway, don''t think about paying normally. For these problematic loans, it is God bless that the cost can be recovered, so don''t think about making money.


    With the lessons learned, British capital has also learned to be smart. When it comes to international lending, it is cautious and then cautious.


    With Spain¡¯s current financial situation, it is clearly not eligible for debt issuance. Unless the British government is willing to go to the bottom, otherwise no one will visit this muddy water at all.


    Daring capitalists are worried about risks, not to mention the London government. The opposition party is not blind, and if it dares to send out the British money for nothing, it is to send the handle to its competitors.


    After a tug-of-war of negotiations for more than half a year, the Spanish government, which was in financial difficulties, finally recognized the reality.


    On June 6, 1898, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Wesenberg and Spanish representatives signed the "Moroccan Sovereignty Transaction Agreement" in Vienna.


    With the signing of the treaty, another world record was born. In order to purchase the Moroccan region, the Vienna government gave a sky-high price of 180 million Aegis, which directly refreshed the historical record of the amount of land transactions.


    You get what you pay for, and the Vienna government is willing to give such a high price. There are naturally reasons why. In addition to the fact that Morocco is really important, what is more important is deliberately shown to European countries.


    Anyway, the Spanish government owed Shenluo a huge debt, and he saw that the debt was about to default, and it was just enough to cover it now.


    After deducting the messy loans, the 180 million transaction contract cost the Vienna government actually more than 10 million in cash.


    The Spaniards did not have the confidence to refuse. If it weren''t for the loan to cover it, the Vienna government would never have given such a high price.


    As for the distribution of benefits, it will be decided based on actual conditions after the Moroccan region is taken.


    It is worth mentioning that Frederick rejected private donations. If they can''t spend money, it can only be considered that they are out of luck and have not caught up with the good times of spending money to buy titles.


    Since Franz succeeded to the throne, the nobility management system has been gradually improved, and Austria has officially entered the era of military merit.


    In addition to military merit, one wants to become a nobleman: either by reincarnation and inheriting the title handed down from his ancestors; or he has made significant contributions to the country and was awarded the title by the emperor.


    With the improvement of the system, the effect of krypton gold has also been greatly weakened. Now the nobles of Shinra are either luck players or ability players.


    The title canonization is determined by the emperor. Hundreds of thousands or millions will not enter Franz''s eyes, nor will Frederick be tempted.


    The rules have long been established, but now they are just abiding, even if someone is dissatisfied, they can only hold back. If you want to share the benefits, then quickly copy the guys, maybe you can still catch up.


    This possibility is also very small. On the day of the signing of the treaty, a number of civilian armed forces launched an offensive into the Moroccan region, and the efficiency shocked Franz.


    Perhaps everyone knows that the opportunity to obtain a fief in the future is getting harder and harder, and they are unwilling to miss this wave of opportunities. Negotiations are still in progress, and civilian armed forces are gathering in Algeria.


    According to a report by the Algerian Provincial Government, by the time the war broke out, there had been 200,000 civilian armed forces from all over the country.


    It is worth mentioning that the main force this time is not the emerging aristocrats in Africa, but the majority of domestic aristocrats, and even some state monarchs have appeared.


    It''s right to think about it. To eat this wave of meat, you must lead your troops to wait before the end of the negotiation.


    This can be a high-risk transaction, and it is obviously impossible to have no family background. In case the negotiation collapses, or it drags on for two or three years, the average person''s net worth will not be able to sustain it.


    The emerging nobles can''t even manage their own fiefs, even if they want to send troops to join in the fun, they have no money in their pockets!


    The aristocrats in North Germany who have the background, the strength, and the urgent need for fiefdom are mainly the aristocrats of North Germany.


    Although they also participated in the colonial movement, the time and investment of their participation obviously slowed down the aristocracy in Southern Germany.


    Step by step, step by step.


    With the advancing of the localization process in Africa, the power of the African fiefdom lords to speak in Shenluo politics is also increasing day by day.


    In this context, the Southern German aristocracy, which itself dominates, has a higher voice in the empire.


    No one wants to be marginalized. Whether it is for political discourse or for the development of the family, the aristocracy in the north urgently needs more fiefdoms.


    Driven by the sense of crisis, it is not surprising that several small state monarchs appeared.


    In nominal terms, the status of each state of the Shinra is equal, but in practice it is two different things. In addition to the name of the state, many small states are actually municipalities.


    For ordinary people, there is not much difference between a state and an autonomous city. They are all highly autonomous anyway, but it is different for state monarchs.


    Now they still have one vote in the Imperial Council, but they don''t have enough influence in the Empire. Will they still be able to keep that vote in the future?


    In the history of Shinra, even the seat of the emperor can be changed, and the seat of the imperial parliament can naturally change.


    If you don''t want to fall, you must strengthen your own strength. The territories in Europe want to expand, unless it is to copy the lower body fort, marriage happens to meet the extinction of the family.


    That probability is too low, not much higher than the probability of buying a lottery ticket, unless it is lucky.


    Rather than betting on such a small probability event, it is easier to expand. No matter how perfect the system is, it can''t hide from the human world.


    If the same military merit falls on different people, the final benefits will be different.


    With that vote in the imperial parliament, the monarchs of these states only need to spend some military merits as tickets in the past, and the rest can be done by insider trading.


    Politics is an interest, but it is also a worldly society. The Holy Roman Empire was not only shot down with a single shot, but also pulled up by the network of connections of the Habsburgs.


    On this issue, Franz saw it very thoroughly. The emperor is never good, the principles that should be adhered to must be adhered to, and the place that can be smooth must also be smooth.


    As a qualified monarch, you can have no superb IQ, but EQ must not be low. Otherwise, just by coordinating the relationship, people can collapse.


    Frankly speaking, Franz is lacking in this regard. It was just that he was lucky to catch the last train of the feudal monarchy.


    The future will not work. With the development of the times, it is almost impossible for the monarch to keep his promises. More often, it is necessary to coordinate the relationship between all parties.


    So many people are going to grab Morocco, obviously it is impossible to gain all. What''s more, the money for purchasing the Moroccan region is still provided by the central government, and the land taken out for entrustment will also shrink.


    Judging from the current situation, if nothing happens, the Vienna government probably has no chance to send troops.


    How to distribute the interests of all parties has become a challenge. There is no doubt that this challenging work has become another major test for Frederick.


    This is not the most difficult, and even more troublesome is that the Vienna government is about to change. The original government team members are all in their 70s, and their work energy has long been unable to meet their needs.


    Keeping them until now is not only because Franz is nostalgic, but more importantly, it is the alternation of power.


    "One emperor and one courtier" may be a little absolute, but it is still very reasonable to have to admit that what the ancients said.


    Although the situation in Europe is not so obvious, the impact is still there.


    Looking at the struggle for world hegemony, we are about to enter the final stage. Judging from the current strength comparison between the two sides, Shinra''s odds of winning are as high as 90%.


    It can be said that no matter who goes up, they can get a lot of prestige from it. With this political prestige, as long as the parties do not die, re-election is almost inevitable.


    When Franz was in power, the high prestige of the ministers below was naturally not a problem, anyway, no matter how high he was, the old emperor couldn''t be better.


    It won''t work on Frederick. If you look at the current government, you can see that the ministers below are all outstanding. As the regent, Frederick must maintain sufficient respect when he meets them.


    There were no moths. On the one hand, these people were old and didn''t want to continue tossing; on the other hand, Franz was still alive and it was not their turn to be presumptuous.


    The average life expectancy of this year is less than 50 years old. If a group of young people must be replaced by a new term, it is obviously unrealistic to find people who are 70, 80, and 80 on top.


    To put it bluntly, the emperor would not dare to speak too hard if he met a bunch of old guys. If they accidentally irritate them and send away one or more of them, it would be a political disaster.


    Shinra''s political system determines that the frequency of government changes cannot be too high. As long as cabinet officials in their 40s and 50s have made achievements, they are almost 100% re-elected.


    Although Franz is in good health, he can''t guarantee that he will survive a new generation of senior government officials.


    In order to avoid the emergence of weak and strong officials, Franz retained the veterans and created this opportunity for Frederick.


    The full regency of the crown prince naturally also includes the appointment of cabinet officials. The personnel appointments were all handed over to Frederick. If you can''t hold back the people you appoint, then it really doesn''t make sense.


    When Frederick was worried about the new leadership team, the media across Europe were preempted by this shocking land transaction.


    Economic newspapers and magazines interpreted economically and talked about the economic value of winning Morocco to the Holy Roman Empire. For example, the ring railway has to be re-planned again, which will benefit the infrastructure industry chain.


    Military newspapers reported on Morocco''s strategic position, what to lock the western gate of the Mediterranean, and what to promote the overall strategic layout...


    Political newspapers and magazines focus on interpreting political values. For example, the strategy of great powers requires mutual benefit. This land transaction case created a new direction for solving international conflicts through political cooperation...


    The most eye-catching thing is the entertainment newspapers. The phrase "rebuilding the Roman Empire" overwhelmed all hot spots and attracted the attention of melon-eaters all over Europe.


    There is no problem of stick killing or stick killing. At this stage, even if Shinra wants to hide, there is no big tree that can cover his body.


    Since you can''t keep a low profile, then just keep a high profile. Anyway, the region of Morocco was bought by the Vienna government at a high price, and it was not taken from Spain. There is no problem of pulling hatred.


    Just look at the source of the crown of the Habsburg dynasty and you will know that it was inherited from the Roman Empire. In the European world, the Holy Roman Empire actually has another name-"The Second Roman Empire".


    It''s just that the previous "Second Roman Empire" had some water, and its strength was seriously inconsistent with its title. Even the people of Shenluo were embarrassed to shout out.


    With the development and growth of the Holy Roman Empire, the title of the Second Roman Empire has also been accepted by more and more European people.


    The Moroccan land transaction case was just an opportunity, which happened to set off a frenzy of public opinion and made the "Second Roman Empire" deserve it.


    Franz has already returned to Vienna. He, the emperor, doesn''t want to toss about it. Naturally, it is not easy for the Vienna government to decide on a "celebration."


    However, the emperor controlled the government and did not hold celebrations, but he could not control the spontaneous celebrations of ordinary people. With the help of the media, the entire Holy Roman Empire is immersed in a sea of ??joy.


    Business opportunities are here, and capitalists will naturally not waste it. Various celebrations are constantly staged in the Holy Roman Empire, and the atmosphere is more enthusiastic than Christmas.


    ...


    Rows of tall and tall chrysanthemum trees are arranged neatly on both sides, forming a unique forest-yin landscape, which leads directly to the Russian Embassy in Vienna.


    The cheers and laughter outside are in sharp contrast with the desertedness here, as if they are two worlds.


    "Your Excellency, Vienna is so lively, how about going out together?"


    Hearing this annoying voice, Minister Morros became more irritable. We must know that there is not only one heir to the Roman Empire, and the Russian Empire also has the Roman crown.


    It''s just that the tsarist government''s original method of obtaining the crown was a bit shameful, so that it was not widely recognized by the European world.


    Whether others admit it or not, the Russians do. Now that the Holy Roman Empire has become the Second Rome, where does this place the Russian Empire?


    Dissatisfied with dissatisfaction, reason told Morros that the best thing to do now is to pretend to be deaf.


    As for the controversial issue of Second Rome, it is not a day or two. The heirs recognized by mainstream European society have always been the Holy Roman Empire.


    Of course, this "recognition" is also quoted. In the past years, almost every European country has regarded itself as a Roman heir.


    But the Habsburg dynasty inherited the crown of the Roman Empire, which is more orthodox than these heirs who have nothing.


    Enduring the discomfort in his heart, Morros asked indifferently: "Sir Leondro, as the British Minister in Vienna, don''t you need to work?"


    It can be seen that his mood is very bad now. If it weren''t for the professionalism of a diplomat, Morros would have gone crazy now.


    As an enemy, Morros knew exactly what the British minister had made.


    When encountering a guy who wants to calculate himself, Morros will naturally not have a good face. It is already very polite if you don''t directly shake your face to drive people.


    I saw Leondro smile slightly, as if not paying attention to the ridicule just now, and replied without changing his face: "Of course it is necessary.


    But don¡¯t you think that observing the customs of Vienna is also part of the work of a diplomat?


    Now that it¡¯s so lively outside, let¡¯s go out and have a deeper understanding, which is also a help to our future work. "

 Chapter 1062： Central Asia Railway opened to traffic

    It has always been Britain''s national policy to sow relations between Russia and Austria. Although no substantial results have been achieved, the British government has spared no effort in promoting it.


    In terms of patience, it is estimated that few in the world can compare with the British.


    At this moment when the situation has not changed in two thousand years, the entire human society has become impetuous. It is absolutely rare to be able to adhere to a foreign policy for decades.


    With the development of science and technology, people''s patience is also declining, and politics is no exception.


    In this era where short-term interests are increasingly valued, it is definitely not an easy task to stick to a national policy for a long time.


    From this point of view, it is definitely not a fluke that the British can become the overlords of the 19th century.


    As the trendsetter of the times, Britain has always pursued pragmatism. In their view, whether conspiracy or scheming, as long as it has an effect.


    Although Leandro''s methods were not popular, they still caused Morros'' dissatisfaction with the Vienna government. Although this kind of dissatisfaction will not affect the international situation for the time being, emotions can be accumulated.


    If the emotions are restrained, the people who have been rational are always very few, and Minister Morros is obviously not one of them.


    Moros, who was full of dissatisfaction, would naturally not have any kind words in the telegram to St. Petersburg.


    There is no need to add fuel and vinegar. The title of "Second Roman Empire" is enough to make Nicholas II go crazy.


    The European world''s dedication to Rome these years far exceeds the imagination of future generations. Almost every European country is thinking of ways to get involved with Rome, as if this can make them more noble.


    For Nicholas II, Rome became even more important. We must know that the tsar¡¯s crown came from the Eastern Roman Empire, and the Roman issue has involved the legitimacy of the tsar¡¯s throne.


    If the Western Roman heir, the Holy Roman Empire, becomes the direct heir of the Roman Empire, then the Russian Empire, the Eastern Roman heir, will be embarrassed.


    When it comes to the crown issue, Nicholas II will naturally not give in.


    It¡¯s just that it¡¯s only the European media that call out the "Second Roman Empire", and the Vienna government has never made a clear statement on this issue.


    This is embarrassing. You can''t just go to Vienna to protest just because the European media shouted slogans and let them change the "Second Roman Empire" to the "Second Western Roman Empire"?


    If you really do this, it is estimated that the whole world will be watching jokes. Not only couldn''t solve the problem, but it exposed my guilty conscience.


    After a period of depression, Nicholas II finally did nothing. However, the determination to get rid of Shinra became stronger.


    In the adult world, once the rift occurs, it will become bigger and bigger, and it is almost impossible to bridge it.


    The gap between Russia and Austria is not an overnight problem. It was created as early as the time of Alexander II, and it is nothing more than a further expansion.


    The only difference is that today is different from the past. The Vienna government''s demand for the alliance has been declining, and the motivation to bridge the gap between the two countries is getting smaller and smaller.


    ...


    Accompanied by the sound of a resonance salute, the main railway line of Central Asia, which had a profound influence on Eurasian politics, finally opened to traffic on June 16, 1899.


    A little bit of international common sense is clear about the influence of the opening of this railway from Moscow in the west to Afghanistan.


    The eyes of the world once again focused on London and St. Petersburg. Compared to the strategic conflict between Britain and Russia, the small gap between Russia and Austria is not a big deal at all.


    After attending the opening ceremony in person, Nicholas II quickly turned from excitement to worry.


    With the opening of the main railway line, the anti-British sentiment within the Russian Empire suddenly rose, and "Going South to India" has once again become a hot topic in society.


    Compared with the fanaticism of the people, the top tsarist government is now acting extremely calm.


    Ordinary people only see the wealth of going south to India and ignore the risks involved. With a little guidance, it is easy to lose themselves.


    As high-level government officials, they must fully consider the risks and benefits of going south to India and conduct a comprehensive assessment.


    ...


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "The opening of the main railway line of Central Asia is a good thing, which will help us strengthen our control over Central Asia. However, the sudden rise of war frenzy in the country is problematic.


    The strength of the British is not weak, and it is not that our British army has not fought against each other. In addition to the slightly smaller number of their army, the combat power is not worse than the imperial army.


    Britain has been operating in India for hundreds of years, and we have failed to plan the Indian independence movement many times. This also proves from the side that the British rule is deeply rooted in the local area.


    As long as the British are willing, they can easily arm millions of Indians from the local area to fight against us. In the last war against Britain, we had already learned.


    Although the combat effectiveness of these colonial forces was not strong, they could not hold back many Indians. Just like the maggots in the dungpit, they can never be killed.


    Once the southward strategy is launched, it is destined to be a protracted war. The empire¡¯s financial resources were limited, and it was simply unable to support long-term combat.


    Considering the current international situation, it is easy for the fisherman to benefit from starting the southward strategy now.


    If it can capture India, the empire is not in vain. I was afraid that the British would be pressed into a hurry and directly compromised with the Holy Roman Empire and chose to smash with us to the end. "


    Sergey Witt¡¯s worries are not superfluous. India is the lifeblood of the British. The hegemony of the British world is essentially based on the premise of owning India.


    Without India, the national power of the British Empire would have shrunk by at least 40%, and its importance was second only to its homeland. If it is really urgent, the London government may indeed give up its hegemony to defend India.


    Just look at the colonial habits of the Vienna government. They obviously prefer sparsely populated colonies. India with a large population is not their food at all.


    As long as the Vienna government does not seek the Indian region and the British are willing to give up world hegemony, there is a possibility of compromise between the two countries.


    If Britain and Austria really compromised, the Russian Empire would become a tragedy. Not only did she make wedding dresses for others, she also put herself in a dangerous situation.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance can only guarantee stability on the western front, but it does not mean that the Vienna government will definitely support them. In the past years, Russia and Austria have walked through each other all the way.


    Foreign Minister Mikhailovich: "The Prime Minister said rightly that the current international situation is indeed not suitable for launching the southward strategy.


    Although the main line of the Central Asia Railway was opened to traffic, the construction of the branch railway has just begun. The Austrian aid plan for us has ended, and we need to do the remaining follow-up projects by ourselves.


    With just one main line, it is impossible to support the logistics of the army going south. Taking action rashly will only be in vain and waste precious national power.


    The trouble is that the British do not trust us at all. Since the news of the opening of the Central Asia Railway spread, the British government has repeatedly increased its troops to Afghanistan.


    At present, the number of British troops stationed in the border area has exceeded 500,000. Although these troops are mostly colonial forces, the pressure on our front lines is still not small.


    If the British took advantage of our construction of the railway branch and started the war first, the empire would be very passive. "


    Distrust is inevitable. Countless experiences have taught the world that as a neighbor of Mao Xiong, if you don''t maintain a high degree of vigilance at all times, you will suffer a lot sooner or later.


    The conflict between Britain and Russia is no longer a day or two. Since the first Near East War (Crimean War), the relationship between the two countries has never been better.


    ...


    The strategy of going south was opposed by the civil officials, and Yevgeny, as the Secretary of the Army, had a very ugly face.


    In his opinion, there is indeed a risk in going south to India, but this risk is definitely not as serious as everyone has said.


    "The Anglo-Austrian compromise", if it were so simple, there would not be so many disputes in the world. Anything, once it involves interest, can''t be simple.


    The world hegemon is not just a name, but also a lot of benefits. Both the financial harvest and the convenience of foreign trade are enough to attract people.


    Such a huge benefit cannot be given up by a politician who says to give up. Otherwise, there would be no battle for hegemony in this world.


    I knew it, but Yevgeny didn''t know where to start to refute it. After all, playing tricks has always been the strength of civil servants.


    After hesitating again and again, Yevgeny, who has organized the language, slowly said: "Everyone, the risks of going south to India are not small, but the benefits are even greater.


    In today''s world, competition is becoming increasingly fierce, and the struggle between major powers is even more fierce. In the past few decades, many powerful countries have declined in competition.


    Looking through the history books, we will find that the current situation is different from any time before. If we continue to look at problems with the original old concepts, we will suffer a lot.


    At the moment, the world''s most powerful countries are Britain, the Holy Roman Empire, and us in total.


    The number of powerful countries is declining, which means that the era of multi-polar coexistence is dying. If the empire does not want to become the next great power to decline, then increasing its strength becomes our only choice.


    However, we are now vacillating, sometimes to the west and sometimes to the east, constantly dispersing our national power, without even having a clear strategic goal. If we continue this way, we will suffer a lot. "


    Yevgeny did not even bother to cover up the blatant accusation. It can be seen that he is quite dissatisfied with the strategy of the tsarist government in recent years.


    "Westward" naturally refers to the Garrison France. From the outside, the French army stationed by the tsarist government was mainly for extorting war reparations.


    However, this is only apparent. The tsarist government competed for the garrison in Paris. In addition to seeking benefits, it also had a deeper purpose-"to preserve the vitality of the French and leave an enemy to the Holy Roman Empire in Western Europe."


    It''s just that the plan has not changed fast, because it misestimated the Russian army''s ability to execute and ignored the military discipline of Russian officers and soldiers.


    Because of an unexpected conflict, the tsarist government, which originally wanted to preserve the vitality of the French, became a vanguard to suppress France.


    Either don''t do it, or do it absolutely. On this issue, the tsarist government saw it very clearly.


    Seeing the failure to support the French, for its own benefit, the Tsarist government quickly turned to Vienna and became the vanguard of suppressing France.


    One hard work, one harvest.


    Although the plan to keep the enemy for the Holy Roman Empire failed, the tsarist government also reaped sufficient benefits in the process of suppressing the French resistance.


    The top talents in France were scoured as early as the European War, but there are still a lot of ordinary talents.


    The outside world only saw the Russian army conquering strong men in France and acting recklessly, but ignored the doctors, engineers, and skilled workers hidden in the strong men...


    If it weren''t for the Russian army to fight **** the front line and make a posture that is incompatible with the French, it would be impossible to search for talents from France.


    After a war, free labor for building railways and basic talents to promote the country''s industrialization process are also available.


    The most important thing is the military expenditure, which was advanced by the Vienna government. In a war to suppress France, the Czarist government actually only brought out people.


    From this perspective, the "westward" strategy is undoubtedly successful. In addition to the ugly face, the Russian Empire actually made blood.


    If these talents can be used, the process of industrialization of the Russian Empire can be accelerated by at least ten years by relying on this wave of blood sucking from the French.


    In contrast, the "eastward advance" strategy is far from satisfactory. The Siberian Railway is under construction, and the opening to traffic is still far away.


    In any country, talents are very few. The blood of the French is not unlimited. Judging from the current situation, the "Westward" strategy is about to come to an end.


    What Yevgeny wants to express is very obvious. The western route cannot be counted on. The eastward strategy is limited by the long-distance of traffic. In the short term, going south is the best choice.


    As for staying in place, waiting for the opening of the Siberian Railway, and then implementing the eastward plan. Just think about it, not every country has such good patience.


    Even if the top of the tsarist government can wait, the people below can''t wait. There is no way, India is so rich, wealth has lost the eyes of many Russians.


    Picking up the topic, everyone''s mood suddenly became heavy. Although the Russian Empire does not have a tradition of derogation, it still happens from time to time that the following people do things on their own terms.


    No one knows how terrible the Anglo-Russian relationship is better than everyone present. Especially at the time when the Central Asian Railway was opened to traffic, a trace of sparks on the border could trigger a war.


    ...


    Nicholas II: "In any case, the Central Asia Railway is currently only a trunk line open to traffic. Many areas along the way still require a lot of manpower to transfer materials.


    If the war breaks out before the completion of the branch railway construction, we will not be able to guarantee the logistics of the frontline troops at all. The empire has suffered a lot of similar losses, and it must not be repeated now.


    In order to avoid the worst, the empire should do everything possible to avoid conflict with the British. The military must be optimistic about the front-line troops, the empire can not withstand the toss. "


    There is no way to solve the problem, Nicholas II decisively adopted the word "drag". On the grounds that the construction of the branch line railway takes time, first stabilize the main military faction.


    As for when the branch railway can be completed, it depends on how the situation develops.

 Chapter 1063： Dreadnought-Rome

    In order not to be profitable, the Tsarist government did not want to provoke a war against Britain at this time. Not to mention Britain as the center of the storm.


    It''s okay to go to the land to fight a great power. When has Britain been so brave?


    Even if it is really going to fight, it will be a bunch of cannon fodder allies and it is impossible to go it alone.


    The Czarist government was afraid of the strength of Britain, and the London government was even more afraid of the strength of the bear. The most important thing is to go to war with the Russians. If you win, there is not much benefit. If you lose, you may lose to India.


    Having personally learned about the power of the Afghan guerrillas, the British government no longer remembers the Afghan region.


    It''s a pity that these guys are also bullying and fearing hardships, and when they dealt with the British and Indian colonial forces, they were one of the two. When they met the unreasonable bears, the Afghan guerrillas did not have an amazing record.


    This is not surprising. Although Afghanistan¡¯s people are tough, the local resources are poor, land suitable for agricultural production is limited, and the population that can feed is limited.


    Because of the war, the local population was even smaller. The Tsarist government has deployed more than 200,000 Russian troops in Afghanistan, and the local military-civilian ratio has reached 1:10.


    A Russian soldier looked at ten Afghan people, even if he wanted to make trouble, he couldn''t make trouble! After all, the combat effectiveness of gray animals is still much stronger than the Indian colonial army.


    If the British troops stationed in Afghanistan were the main force instead of the Anglo-Indian army, they would not be bullied so badly by the guerrillas.


    After all, the international public opinion these years only focuses on Europe, and all countries are tacitly pretending not to see what happens in overseas colonies.


    Of course, this is just thinking about it. The total strength of the British Army is less than 200,000. How can it send more than 200,000 to station in Afghanistan?


    Although the army is a bit cheaper than the navy, it still cannot change the fact that the army is a gold swallowing beast.


    With the exception of the Russians, in peace times, even the large European army powers had no more than five to six hundred thousand standing troops.


    Sending more than 200,000 troops to station in a region at a time, even the Vienna government will feel pressure, let alone the British government.


    Precisely because it was unable to do so, after the European situation changed drastically, the British government would abandon most of Afghanistan, which was cumbersome, and temporarily compromise with the Russians.


    If there were no such problems, the British government would bite the bullet and hold on. With Britain¡¯s financial resources and India¡¯s manpower, the Russians must be the first to be dragged down.


    War is the continuation of politics, and politics is the continuation of interests. Both the British and Russian governments believe that the outbreak of war is not in their own interests, and the war will naturally not be fought.


    Instigating divorce can only worsen the relationship between Britain and Russia, and cannot really influence the decision-making of the two governments. Even though the influence of Shinra in the tsarist government is very large, it is not enough to make decisions for them.


    ...


    The first wave of international strategic plans that he personally organized and implemented went bankrupt. Apart from being slightly disappointed, Frederick was not depressed.


    Provoking the Anglo-Russian War was originally a small probability event.


    Even as early as nine years ago, the Vienna government began to make preparations to help the Russians build the Central Asia Railway, which only worsened the relationship between Britain and Russia and slightly increased the success rate.


    Even in order not to expose his intentions too clearly, after the main line was opened to traffic, the technicians of the Austrian Railway Company were evacuated immediately.


    However, this is still useless. It is a conspiracy in itself, and no amount of concealment can change the fact that the Vienna government wants to provoke the Anglo-Russian War.


    In this context, failure is normal. Right now is just the beginning, at best it can be regarded as a temptation.


    The fact that the Anglo-Russian War does not break out now does not mean that it will not break out in the future. The seeds of war have been planted, and now they are waiting to take root and sprout.


    ...


    In July, through the blue sky, the sun illuminates the earth like a big fireball, evaporating the clouds, and the sky is exceptionally high.


    The port of Trieste under the scorching sun is especially lively today. The guards from where they came from have surrounded the dock.


    None of this affects the local people''s heart to watch the excitement, as if it is commonplace, but stunned the first time merchants.


    Looking at the increasing number of soldiers on the street, Du Chengen, who was afraid of trouble, led people to answer the hotel decisively, for fear of causing a terrible disaster.


    There is no way, the international environment these years is quite unfriendly to Chinese businessmen, and we have to be cautious.


    There is no country behind it, and it has caught up with the most serious era of racial discrimination. To engage in overseas trade is to risk your life.


    The emergence of Lanfang Autonomous Province only slightly changed this situation, and did not really reverse the situation.


    There is no way, the rights are always obtained by oneself. As a country under the rule of law, since it has accepted Lanfang Autonomous Province, it is natural to recognize Lanfang''s household registration.


    But this recognition is limited to the recognition of the Holy Roman Empire itself. Internationally, the recognition is still not high.


    In other words, even if it is recognized, it is difficult to get the tiger skin of the Holy Roman Empire. In the final analysis, the Chinese businessmen have encountered problems, and the first choice is to calm people.


    On the one hand, it is inconvenient to transmit information these days, and it is very difficult to prove their nationality; on the other hand, they have been oppressed for many years, making Chinese businessmen not want to deal with government officials.


    When something went wrong, I didn''t seek help from the embassy in the first place. Instead, I found a way to solve it myself. Naturally, the jackal cannot be deterred.


    In this context, more and more Chinese businessmen engaged in overseas trade choose to do internal trade of the Holy Roman Empire or do business with Asian countries.


    Anyway, the internal market of the Holy Roman Empire is large enough, and everyone is familiar with the Asian region.


    Du Chengen is one of them. Originally, he was only active in Southeast Asia and East Asia, transporting tea directly to Europe. This was the first time.


    Despite opening up new trade lines, Du Chengen''s nature of being cautious has not changed. I would rather earn a little less than trouble myself.


    After the goods were delivered to the port of Trieste, they directly traded with local tea merchants, and did not intend to penetrate the European market.


    Seeing the increase in the number of soldiers outside, Du Chengen, who was cautious, naturally did not want to stay.


    "My boss, there are so many people watching the excitement outside, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"


    Glancing at the young sailor, Du Chengen reprimanded: "Afu, how many times have I told you that the most taboo thing about going out is curiosity.


    With so many soldiers on the street now, who knows what will happen next. If you get involved and you get shot and collapsed, your kid will not have time to cry. "


    After hearing Du Chengen''s words, the guide on the side became unhappy, and the country he co-authored was described as a land of chaos.


    However, for the employer''s sake, Laukol restrained his emotions and reminded slightly: "Du, you are too worried.


    This is the Holy Roman Empire. As a country under the rule of law, our army will not shoot civilians casually.


    Unless you attack the military blockade or approach with weapons, you will be warned to leave at best.


    It doesn''t matter just to watch the excitement. If I am not mistaken, a large warship was launched today to close the port.


    This is also a major feature of Trieste. If you want to see it, I can take you to the observation deck and bring a telescope to see the warship launching. "


    As one of the shipbuilding centers of the Holy Roman Empire, Trieste has warships launched almost every once in a while, but not every time the dock is closed.


    Generally speaking, such a big movement can only happen when a large warship is launched and there are important figures in the country.


    Of the details, the face-saving Laukel would naturally not talk about it. Right now he wants to take the employers over and pretend to be forced.


    Realizing his failure to say something, the old spicy Du Chengen immediately remedied: "Sorry, Mr. Laukol. But we are really tired today, and now we just want to go back and rest.


    Today¡¯s work is over. You can move freely during the rest of the day, as long as you come over before 9:30 tomorrow.


    If possible, it is best to take a few photos of the launch of the warship, so that we can follow along. "


    Hearing today''s "end of work", Laukol''s dissatisfaction was wiped out, and he immediately promised: "Don''t worry, I am the most familiar with Trieste, and I can definitely take the best photos."


    After speaking, Laukol disappeared without waiting for Du Chengen and others to say goodbye. Obviously, watching the excitement is far more fun than work.


    Back at the hotel, Du Chengen and others happened to run into the boss who was going out with a camera-James.


    The old man enthusiastically invited: "Du, you are back at the right time. Do you know that today there is a super battleship to be launched, it is said to be an epoch-making warship.


    I have to admit that you are lucky to have caught up with this historical moment. Follow me now and witness history in the past! "


    If an average person is likely to be fooled. But Du Chengen knew that this innkeeper who was similar to Grande was only so enthusiastic when facing Aegis.


    Immediately refused: "Sorry, Mr. James. We have been busy all morning and now we are very tired. We have no honor to witness history with you."


    Rejected, James did not continue to entangle, but sighed: "That''s really a shame. With only 5 Aegis, we can buy a good position and witness a scene in history."


    After listening to James'' sigh, Du Chengen finally understood why the previous guide and the innkeeper in front of him had invited him.


    Don¡¯t look at James¡¯ light-hearted words, only ¡°5 Aegis¡± is needed. In fact, this figure is already a month¡¯s income for the bottom workers.


    Even if it is for international trade, Du Chengen ran a boat, and after deducting all the costs, the profit obtained would hardly exceed 1,000 Aegis.


    There is no way, with the development of the times, the era of huge profits in marine trade is slowly disappearing. In particular, the emergence of large cargo ships has greatly squeezed industry profits.


    Du Chengen gave up the familiar Asian route and ventured to do trade in Europe. In fact, he was forced out by cruel market competition.


    In Trieste this time, in addition to doing trade, Du Chengen''s more important purpose is to purchase a 10,000-ton cargo ship.


    As a businessman, Du Chengen never lacked foresight. With the continuous development of the economy, the demand for cargo capacity in maritime trade is also increasing.


    However, this demand is for large freighters with large volumes and low unit operating costs, rather than the small and medium-sized commercial ships that are about to be eliminated by the times.


    If you don''t want to be crowded out by your peers, you can only keep up with the trend of the times and purchase more advanced merchant ships in order to occupy a favorable position in the market competition.


    As for witnessing history, let others do it, and he should not join in the fun.


    Deep down, Du Chengen was actually a little surprised. He never dreamed that the Holy Roman Empire actually launched a warship into a business.


    It can only be said that there are always more solutions than difficulties. Although it is the world''s largest economy, the budget of the Shinra Navy is still insufficient.


    In order to raise military expenses, the Admiralty also took great pains. Selling viewing tickets is just one of them.


    A position of 5 Aegis, if you sell 10,000 positions, that is 50,000 Aegis. Over time, even for the Navy, it is not a small number.


    There are too many guarantees, the annual ticket income, it is not a big problem to build another warship.


    As for the issue of confidentiality, if the telescope is a few miles away, people can discover the secrets contained in the warship, and the Shinra Navy need not be confused.


    ...


    With the bursts of salutes, Franz, who rarely appeared in public, appeared on the slipway.


    After all, the world''s first dreadnought ship was launched. For any military enthusiast, it is no small temptation, and Franz is no exception.


    How can the history created by oneself be absent?


    What''s more, how can we put enough pressure on the British without increasing the momentum?


    The emperor''s visit to the scene in person was a political expression in itself. A discerning person knows at a glance that in the days to come, the Vienna government will vigorously develop the navy.


    Secretary of the Navy Castagni: "Your Majesty, everything is ready. Do you want to start?"


    Franz smiled slightly and said, "Go and host, I won''t go up."


    Witnessing history belongs to witnessing history, and getting on the boat to experience the launching ceremony in person is still too harsh for an emperor who is seasick.


    Even if you want to satisfy your curiosity, you can also wait for the supporting facilities to be completed before going up and experiencing it.


    Hearing that the emperor was not on board, Castagni breathed a sigh of relief. Riding on a warship that has just completed the main construction and has no interior decoration is not a comfortable experience.


    If the Emperor Mai goes up to do something, it will be over. No matter how healthy Franz is, he is almost 70 years old.


    In this age when a cold can kill people, no one dared to let the emperor experience the shock of the launch of a warship.


    With the emperor''s order, the launching ceremony began. As the valve was opened, the sea continued to pour into the dock and hit the hull, making choppy noises.


    The hearts of all the staff were raised, for fear of an accident in the hull at the last moment, it would be an international joke.


    It seems that Franz the Great, who knows nothing, asked with great interest: "Frederick, what do you decide to call this warship?"


    For the name of the first dreadnought, the Vienna government is also arguing. At first the plan that everyone made was named after the emperor, but it was decisively rejected by Franz.


    There is no other reason, just worrying that one day the warship will be sunk in a naval battle. As the saying goes, the older you are, the more afraid you are of death, and Franz is no exception.


    Except for this popular name, the remaining list of candidates is very diverse, and there are no fewer than fifty to submit to Franz.


    If you choose too much, you will inevitably get dazzled. At this moment, Franz is also facing a difficulty in choosing, not knowing which one is the most suitable.


    No matter how towed, the warship is now launching. Today, a name must be chosen and announced to the outside world.


    Franz was named abolished, and Frederick was not much better, so he blurted out directly: "How about the Holy Roman Empire?"


    Hearing this result, Franz rolled his eyes and said: "Just named after the empire, it would be better to call it the Roman number! At least shorter, so that everyone can call it everyday."


    "Short" and "convenient address" have also become the final criteria for naming, rather than considering the political significance. It is estimated that no one can believe it.


    But since the emperor spoke, everyone didn''t bother to object. "Rome" is actually not bad, although it is not from a political point of view, but the outside world does not know!


    As long as the propaganda department interprets it a little deeper, it will be able to make up a lot of reasons and meanings, and it will certainly not fall into conventional wisdom.


    ...

 Chapter 1064： Follow-up impact

    The specific parameters of the "Rome" did not pay attention to the outside world, but just by looking at the size of the Big Mac, everyone knew that it was a big killer.


    Although being big doesn''t mean having a strong combat effectiveness, it is still applicable most of the time.


    Generally speaking, the large tonnage of a warship means that more artillery and thicker armor can be installed, and the greater the advantage in naval battles.


    According to the 20,100 tons of displacement announced by the Vienna government, compared to all previous battleships, it is a qualitative surpass.


    If these newly added tonnages are allocated to artillery and armor, it is entirely possible to kill traditional battleships.


    The one who pays the most attention to a person is not necessarily his own friend, but he must have his own enemy.


    Being each other''s biggest rivals, the "Rome" has just been launched and has attracted great attention from the British government.


    Especially when Franz the Great personally participated in the launching ceremony, it brought the attention of the London government to the full.


    Countless experiences have taught the British, but wherever Franz the Great personally haunts, there must be a story.


    In the past 40 years, this is the second time that Franz has personally participated in the launching ceremony of a warship. The last time was the appearance of a steam ironclad ship.


    ...


    Downing Street


    Prime Minister Robert Cecil: "Have you figured out the parameters of the Roma? Are there any Austrians that brag about it?"


    Since the launch of the Roma, the media of Shinra has brought the rhythm.


    What is the "Naval Industrial Technology Revolution", "New Era of Battleships", "The World''s Number One Battleship"... and so on, a series of compliments, don''t cost money.


    The British media are naturally unwilling to be lonely with such a lively. Coupled with the impetus behind the Royal Navy, the naval threat theory of the Holy Roman Empire once again resounded in the British Isles and became the mainstream trend of society.


    In the recent period, Prime Minister Robert Cecil is about to watch the news about the Shinra Navy threat theory.


    Although I do not believe that a battleship can change the times; but the navy is the lifeblood of Britain, and Prime Minister Robert Cecil can only overestimate it as much as possible before he is uncertain about the specific parameters of the "Rome".


    Secretary of the Navy Flora: "It is not yet certain for the time being. The Vienna government monitors the shipyard very strictly, and our people cannot access the core.


    What can be determined at present is that the Roma abandoned the previous design concept and adopted the most radical design concept of a full-weight artillery.


    Judging from the intelligence we collected, the Roma will be equipped with 12 main guns, and the caliber of the guns should not be less than 12 inches. (About 305mm)


    In addition to heavy firepower, the Roma also increased its armor thickness. Small-caliber artillery can hardly threaten it.


    The Austrians have always been a world leader in the field of power, and now they may have made another breakthrough.


    Although the displacement of the Roma has increased, its sailing speed may not be much slower than the previous battleship. "


    It can be seen that Flora does not have much confidence in the accuracy of the information.


    Under the background of being unable to check on the spot close to the slipway, intelligence personnel can only observe from a distance, add some gossip, and make inferences. The accuracy of the intelligence obtained in this way cannot be guaranteed.


    No matter how much the moisture of intelligence is, it is better to have intelligence than nothing. The accuracy is not high enough, it also has high reference value.


    As far as the Royal Navy is concerned, it is not afraid that the Shenluo Navy will do anything, just because they will not move.


    As before, there was no news coming out for more than ten years, which made it difficult for the Royal Navy to reach out to Parliament for military expenses.


    How good is this now, the importance of the Israeli navy to Britain is definitely overestimated in the unclear background!


    Needless to think about it, in the next few days, the military expenditure of the Royal Navy will increase substantially.


    Secretary of the Air Force Weizsek: "The Austrians are not just a Roma, but a battleship, no matter how powerful it is, cannot reverse the gap between them and the Royal Navy.


    According to the information we have collected, the Vienna government has also formulated an ambitious "Terminator Plan."


    According to this plan, the Vienna government will build a large number of airports in the coastal areas of France and Belgium, and will eventually mobilize thousands of bombers at one time to launch air strikes on the Royal Navy.


    As the world''s largest air force power, the Holy Roman Empire has gone a long way in aviation. At present, the main battle bomber Feiying 2 equipped with them has exceeded 2 tons of ammunition.


    According to this plan, in theory, the Shenluo Air Force can drop 2,000 to 3,000 tons of bombs at one time.


    The explosive power of 2000 tons of special bombs far exceeds 5000 tons of high explosives. The enemy does not need a hit rate at all, and direct bombardment can destroy any of our ports.


    Although our anti-aircraft firepower is not weak, the air force is still the only one to deal with the air force. Ground air defense firepower can only serve as an auxiliary, and cannot be used as a reliance.


    Once the enemy''s plan is ready, we have no corresponding measures. Not only the Royal Navy is in danger, the entire British Isles are within the bombing range of the enemy air force.


    Compared to the enemy''s hidden "Terminator Project", the battleship Roma now thrown out is more like a cover to attract our attention.


    One is what they are best at, and the other is their shortcomings. It is self-evident which direction to choose to make a breakthrough. "


    For military expenses, Weizsek also worked hard. Britain is the sole leader of the Royal Navy, and both the army and the air force are living hard.


    Just look at the annual military budget. The Royal Navy¡¯s military budget is 30% higher than the budget of the Holy Roman Empire, while the Air Force and Army¡¯s budgets are less than one-third of each other.


    How much money do you do.


    The gap in military expenditure is directly reflected in the comparison of the strength of the two armies. The Royal Navy crushed the Shinra Navy, while the Army and Air Force were the opposite.


    Unlike the Army¡¯s inability to struggle, Weizzek felt that the Air Force could still rescue it. Even if you can''t catch up with your competitors, you have to be able to protect yourself, right?


    In this context, regardless of whether the "Terminator Project" is true or not, Weizsek takes it seriously.


    In Britain, if you want to fight for military expenses from the parliament, a single "need" is obviously not enough. At the same time, a good story must be prepared.


    The "Terminator Project" of the Vienna government is undoubtedly a good story. Not to mention that everyone''s consent can be obtained, but there is still hope to fool most of the lawmakers.


    In order to gain the support of the cabinet, Weizsek proposed it in advance at the cabinet meeting, so as not to have time to fight alone.


    It''s easy to fool a layman without military knowledge, but it is difficult to fool an expert. Although the people present are not military leaders, they still have basic common sense.


    The Secretary of the Navy Flora immediately retorted: "As the Secretary of the Air Force, your Excellency is really a genius. You should write science fiction, I believe you will have a good harvest.


    To mobilize thousands of bombers, if the Vienna government is desperate, I believe they have the ability to do it; but it would be funny to focus on the same target.


    It is obviously unrealistic to take off at the same airport. Taking off from multiple airports will cost human lives. One bad thing is a large-scale aerial collision.


    Moreover, although the bombers carried a large amount of ammunition, their own combat effectiveness was not very good. Without combat power to escort, coming to play bombing is killing him.


    If you want to protect the safety of thousands of bombers, you need a similar number of fighter groups. With so many planes, even if they are bombed in batches, it may be difficult to complete the scheduling work.


    Even if it is really completed, with such a dense group of aircraft, our anti-aircraft firepower will achieve a lot of record.


    The prerequisite for the enemy''s plan to be completed is that we were not prepared in advance and were successfully attacked by them.


    As long as you usually strengthen your guard, don''t leave an opportunity for the enemy. As an air defense warning in advance, we can completely let the enemy''s Terminator plan against us become their own Terminator plan.


    As for whether the battleship Roma is a cover released by the enemy, it will be known in a few months. Anything can deceive people, but the combat effectiveness of warships will not. "


    Noisy, the Navy and the Air Force are fighting fiercely, and the Army is also unwilling to be lonely.


    The Secretary of the Army Skybrook had just organized the language and was about to join the battlefield. Prime Minister Robert Cecil preempted and said: "Okay. If you keep fighting, this meeting will be a debate contest.


    I know that the navy is very important, and the air force is also very important. Let¡¯s go!


    Calling everyone here today is mainly because the Holy Roman Empire is restless again.


    We must plan ahead and prepare a needle plan in advance; we are not listening to you competing for military spending.


    As for the issue of military expenses, if you have the ability to ask the council yourself, don''t yell at me if you don''t have the ability, it''s useless! "


    This is true. It is the Parliament that decides Britain¡¯s military budget. Although the Prime Minister Robert Cecil has a great say, he does not have the final say.


    The navy and the air force are very confident. Now that they have the target of the Holy Roman Empire, they are sure to ask for military expenses from the parliament.


    Only Skybrook was pressing hard, and the British Army was really unwelcome. That''s all, the worst thing is that it is impossible to make up stories now.


    From beginning to end, the British Army had only "defending India" and "defending British Africa". These two themes can be extended.


    However, the current international situation is very obvious. The Russians are not ready to go south for the time being, and the story of "Defense of India" ends first.


    Although the story of "Defending British Africa" ??can be told, it is a pity that everyone has no confidence!


    Almost all parliamentarians believed that once a war broke out with the Holy Roman Empire, British Africa would be the first to fall.


    Anyway, it''s not saved. It''s better to invest resources in other regions to increase Britain''s advantage.


    ...

 Chapter 1065： Strategic choice

    The British army, navy, and air force are competing for military spending, and Shinra is no exception. The outside world does not know the parameters of the Rome, but the top of the Vienna government knows it!


    Displacement: 20,100 tons


    Length: 169.6m


    Width: 26.3 meters


    Draft: 8.7m


    Speed: 20.5 knots


    Endurance: 6500 nautical miles at 10 knots


    Main engine: transmission type steam turbine 2 groups 4 shafts


    Main boiler: 18 co-fired water boilers


    Power: 23000 horsepower


    Armament: 6 305mm 45-diameter twin guns (one front and one rear, two on each side, hexagonal), 16 120mm 45-diameter single guns, 2 450mm underwater torpedo tubes


    Armor: side 255 mm, deck 76 mm, gun mount 230 mm, turret front 280 mm, conning tower 280 mm


    Crew: 863


    ...


    Compared with the previous traditional battleships, the firepower of the "Rome" is far too powerful. In the era of cannon giant ships, strong firepower equals strong combat power.


    After finally gaining an advantage on the track, the Admiralty was naturally unwilling to let the British overtake it. In order to expand this advantage, the Admiralty proposed an ambitious change plan.


    That is: within five years, build 25 super battleships similar to the "Rome" to seize maritime supremacy from the Royal Navy.


    In theory, there is no problem, 25 dreadnoughts can indeed sweep the current Royal Navy. You can even make a half-fold.


    The prerequisite is "now". The British are not fools, it is impossible to see themselves being surpassed, and they will definitely take corresponding measures.


    The birth of the Dreadnought was not an epoch-making development in technology, but a breakthrough in concept.


    In the field of emerging technology, Shenluo does have an advantage, but it does not include shipbuilding technology.


    The annual military expenditure of the Royal Navy is not in vain. In the field of warship construction technology, the British are still at the forefront of the times.


    As long as the London government is willing to spend money, it can build its own "super battleship" in up to two years. The Admiralty¡¯s plan is nothing more than speeding up with the British.


    In any case, Shinra has a test ship. What we need to do now is to make a little technological improvement on the basis of the "Rome" and we can replicate industrial production.


    In terms of time, the Holy Roman Empire has at least one and a half years ahead of its competitors, and this advantage can continue to be magnified in subsequent competition.


    Although the British shipbuilding technology was advanced, the warship involved not only shipbuilding, but also industrial cooperation.


    As the world''s largest industrial power, the Holy Roman Empire is absolutely able to beat the British in terms of comprehensive industrial strength.


    When the industrial chain starts, not to mention how advanced the technology is than the British, at least it can definitely have an advantage in production capacity.


    I dare not say that the British built one ship, and Shenluo could build two. However, the shipbuilding industries of the two countries are working together. At the same time, Shinra will certainly build more warships than the British.


    Now that the naval technological revolution has broken out, everyone has been pulled to the same starting line, and Shinra is even slightly ahead. Naturally, everyone is reluctant to let go of such a good opportunity.


    There is no doubt that shipbuilding is inseparable from money. As a test ship, the "Rome" took many detours during the construction process, and the final cost was 4.976 million Aegis.


    If ships are built in large quantities, the cost will definitely come down; however, the technology of warships has always been more and more advanced, and each time a ship is built, the previous technology will be optimized, which also requires costs.


    This means that even if it is large-scale shipbuilding, the average cost of each "super battleship" will not be less than 4 million Aegis.


    25 super battleships, at least 100 million Aegis. Just shipbuilding, the Navy will increase its budget for Aegis by 100 million. What about the Army and Air Force?


    Although the military expenditure of the Holy Roman Empire is increasing every year, this increase is basically linked to the economy, and military expenditure is basically limited to about 30% of fiscal revenue.


    This ratio is not low anymore. Even though the Holy Roman Empire has two levels of finances, the central government and state governments, there are also a large number of central government jurisdictions.


    The central government does not need to undertake too many obligations for the internal construction of the state, but the infrastructure, livelihood projects, and administrative costs of the municipality are the same.


    Of course, the ratio is not low mainly due to Franz''s view. Compared with other countries in the world, the proportion of Shenluo''s military expenditure is really not high, and it is lower than 90% of the countries in the world.


    Limited by productivity, military spending in many countries has reached more than half of fiscal revenue. Only countries that have completed industrialization can suppress this ratio.


    Whether or not the proportion of military expenditures is high cannot change the fact that the military expenditures of the Holy Roman Empire are the world''s largest. Shinra¡¯s annual military expenditures exceed the gross national product of most countries in the world.


    According to the current pace of development, I am afraid that in less than ten years, Franz will have the feeling of later generations of American emperors. The military expenditure of his family exceeds the sum of the following two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight...


    In fact, you can feel this way now. If nothing happens, the military expenditures of the Vienna government from next year will exceed the sum of the following two, three, and four.


    No matter how much money, it cannot withstand the army''s calamity. According to past practice, the military expenditure ratio of the land, sea and air forces is usually 4.6:3.7:1.7.


    Obviously, this is a thing of the past. The navy and the air force are not satisfied with their military expenditure ratios, and now they join hands to bombard the army.


    ...


    Secretary of the Navy Castagni: "The French have been abolished. Even if they are loosened now, they will not threaten us in a hundred years.


    The Russians are our allies, and at the same time their economic lifeline is in our hands, the threat of the Eastern Front simply does not exist.


    Since the victory of the Anti-French War, we have no enemies on land. Throughout the world, we have only one enemy-Britain.


    To deal with the British, the navy and air force are needed, and the army continues to seize a lot of resources. This is a waste of taxpayers'' money. "


    Air Force Secretary Conrad: "Your Excellency is right. The army has so many resources that it has severely hindered the Empire..."


    The Secretary of the Army Feslav interrupted: "Two, please pay attention to your words. Don''t forget that the Holy Roman Empire is a land-powered country, and our foundation lies on land.


    It is never the vast ocean that determines the rise and fall of an empire, but our homeland across three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa.


    How can the army be not strong enough to guard our vast territory?


    On the contrary, your navy and air force are enough. As long as we can hold the Mediterranean Sea, we will leave the rest to us!


    The War Department has formulated a sound plan. If the government decides to overthrow the British hegemony, we can cross Persia and enter India at any time. "


    As a land-powered country, there is nothing wrong with focusing on developing the army. The only problem is that the Holy Roman Empire has lost its terrestrial threat.


    France is really scrapped by playing. If history can be repeated, it is estimated that the French will not surrender if they are killed.


    Compared with the disasters after the war, the bitter days of the European War are nothing at all. At that time, it was poor eating, but now I can¡¯t get enough to eat at all, or simply don¡¯t have enough to eat.


    After two years of fighting on the battlefield, people died, far fewer than those killed by the Allied forces after the war. To be precise, after the destruction of production, they were forced to be displaced and eventually died of illness or starvation on the road.


    Other countries are also tossing. For example, the garrisons in Belgium, Sardinia, Tuscany and other countries are not inferior to the Russian army.


    Driven by the power of hatred, these few anti-French vanguards often did better than the Russian army.


    It''s just that the territories occupied by them are not large, their sense of existence is too weak, and the limelight is robbed by the Russians.


    Just look at the direction of the French fleeing. Either go to Switzerland, or go to Spain, or go to Shenluo, no one dares to go to Belgium and Italy.


    No way, the hatred formed in the front is too deep, don''t expect others to help you run over.


    Including those running towards Shenluo, they must detour, and they dare not pass through Luxembourg, Rhineland and other regions.


    The locals were also anti-French vanguards. The Vienna government previously raised a batch of relief food and prepared to send it to France for disaster relief. As a result, it was intercepted by the people in the Rhineland region.


    In the end, the Vienna government changed its mind and decided to send it to the Russian army as military rations, and it was immediately unimpeded.


    So many people want the French to die, and France will be as miserable after the war.


    Many anti-French alliances followed in their endorsements, and the international community only verbally condemned a few words, and then there was nothing.


    Without France, the Holy Roman Empire lost its terrestrial threat. As for the Russian Empire, it was no longer a threat decades ago.


    Don''t say it is a war with the Shinra, even if trade is interrupted, the Tsarist government may collapse.


    Without the big buyer of Shinra, the mining and agriculture industries of the Russian Empire would collapse.


    If you want to open up new markets, you can¡¯t find such a large buyer in the international market. In many areas, Shinra has formed a substantial monopoly.


    Although Shinra is equally uncomfortable, there are alternatives. The big deal is to open up mining restrictions and at the same time bring in African food, processing and manufacturing will not die.


    Without the threat, the Army continues to occupy the most resources, which is very eye-catching. If it hadn''t been for the army''s sturdy military exploits and strong enough within the empire, I would have long been unable to withstand the pressure.


    Even so, the army is often blamed in the annual battle for military expenditures. Not only the navy and air force spray them, but even the government has criticized them.


    The army will not let go of the benefits of getting scolded anyway.


    On this issue, most of the time Franz pretended not to see. There is never a simple right or wrong in politics. The emperor''s first task is to balance the forces of all parties.


    The dominance of the Shinra army has been going on for many years, and it has only changed in recent years.


    For details, you can refer to the proportion of military expenditures. When Franz succeeded to the throne, the army''s military expenditures accounted for more than 90% of the total military expenditures, and it has slowly dropped to 46% now.


    Since the navy and air force have jumped out to make a fuss, why should he be an emperor? After they have almost quarreled, they can decide the final military expenditure allocation based on the results of the quarrel.


    Although cutting meat with a blunt knife is not a good choice, sometimes it is the only choice. It would be truly irresponsible if the army¡¯s military expenditures were cut down immediately.


    Whether it is disarmament, reduction of staff, or finding ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, time buffer is needed.


    Therefore, the proportion of army military expenditure in the national defense budget has been declining year by year, but when it comes to specific military expenditures, it has never been reduced. Instead, it has increased year by year, only the rate of increase is slower than that of the Navy and Air Force.


    Regardless of the fierce competition now, in fact, the real competition is the new military expenditure, not the nearly fixed expenditure before.


    In order to change the passive situation, the Army will naturally not be idle. The Navy has the "Super Battleship Program", the Air Force has the "Terminator Program," and the Army can naturally have the "India Program."


    Regardless of how difficult it is to implement, some are better than none. Regardless of the plans of the Navy and Air Force, the success rate is not necessarily high.


    The strategic plans of the army, navy, and air force have all come out, and now it''s time for the top leaders of the Vienna government to have a headache. Who supports and opposes, this is a question that can make people bald.


    At first glance, the three major strategic plans, no matter which one they are, can disarm the British; if you study carefully, you will find that these three strategic plans are just plans. To complete any of these plans, a lot of resources are required.


    ...


    Seeing it was getting late, Franz got up impatiently, waved his hand and said, "Come here first, and continue tomorrow.


    I hope you can come up with a more adequate and responsible plan, instead of drawing me a pie that I can see and cannot eat. "


    In fact, Franz was already secretly rejoicing, but fortunately he was not lazy this time. If this trouble is thrown to Frederick, it is estimated that this battle of strategic lines will be able to stage a full force.


    Obviously, the Army does not intend to continue to back down this time. It is simply unrealistic to rely on pressure from all parties to allow the Army to make concessions.


    In case of an emergency, the Ministry of the Army will shove the news out and invite people from all over the country to participate in the discussion.


    No one can say anything about politics. Compared with the Air Force and the Navy, the Army¡¯s support among the civilian population is much higher.


    Let ordinary people do this multiple-choice question. It is estimated that 80% of people will choose to kill all the way from Persia to India, cutting off the lifeblood of the British.


    In addition, 19% of the people are conservative, they will invite the Russians to send troops to India. As for less than one percent of people, they may support the Navy or the Air Force.


    This is determined by the record. The army has brought enough confidence to the people through its victories in the past.


    Although the air force has performed well, the power of the air force this year is obviously not big enough to bring everyone enough confidence.


    Not to mention the navy. It has always played the role of soy sauce, not to mention ordinary people. Even Franz doesn''t think the Shinra Navy can defeat the Royal Navy.


    If you can''t win a head-on decisive battle, can''t you find a way to play roundabout?


    Anyway, the gateway to the Mediterranean has been obtained, and the Shenluo Navy can attack from both east and west, so that the British can''t do both.


    Anyway, running the inner circle in the Mediterranean is faster than the British running the outer circle. Unless the Royal Navy can have more than twice the tonnage of the Shenluo Navy, just play and block the door.


    To achieve this, it seems that there is still not enough. At this time, the strategic position of the Strait of Gibraltar was once again reflected.


    The Vienna government can deploy the air force in Morocco and complete the door lock plan; the British can also operate Gibraltar as a giant aircraft carrier.


    There are planes in the sky, submarines in the water, and waves of mines are planted from time to time. The Strait of Gibraltar can also be locked.


    You can''t get out of the west gate, but you can only get out of the east and you will be passive. At that time, the only real thing is to cooperate with the army, and then bring in the Russians to join forces, and the two will kill from Afghanistan and Persia to India.


    ...

 Chapter 1066： Problem warship

    After sending everyone away, Franz''s tight face instantly eased. It can be seen that he is not really angry.


    The battle between the army, the navy and the air force for military spending is what it should be, and this is also part of the balance of power. If the armed forces of the army, navy and air are not fighting, then that is the real problem.


    Seeing that Franz was not angry, Frederick asked concerned: "Father, which one of the three proposals the military just proposed, which one do you prefer?"


    It has nothing to do with curiosity. Frederick is really undecided and has no idea who to support.


    On the surface, the strategic plans put forward by the armed forces of the army, navy and air force are all very maneuverable. The success of any plan can bring the Holy Roman Empire to its peak.


    All of them are "high-quality strategies," which can''t analyze the pros and cons at all, but increase the difficulty of selection.


    "Is it important?"


    Franz asked rhetorically.


    As if being tortured by the soul, Frederick''s mind kept flashing "this important thing". It seems to be important, and it does not seem to be important at all.


    The Shenluo military is still qualified. Although the three proposals proposed have their own shortcomings, they eventually reached the same goal by different routes.


    Other competitors have not grown up, as long as the British are pulled off the horse, Shinra is the unique world hegemon.


    After a long time, Frederick replied slowly: "I understand."


    Looking at his prudent son, Franz smiled: "No, you don''t understand. In fact, we have no choice at all.


    Politics is never based on right and wrong. Perhaps adopting a strategy alone can win the victory at the least cost, but we must consider the actual situation.


    A few years ago, the army was the dominant one. In order to balance the strength of the military, I supported the navy and separated the air force to establish the current triangle system of checks and balances.


    Now the navy and the air force together can barely compete with the army, and at the same time they have reached the bottom line of the army.


    No matter how they make concessions, they will not be able to allow the Navy to receive the same amount of military expenditure as them. This is the pride of the Army.


    You should know how influential the Army is. The establishment of the Holy Roman Empire was basically made by the army.


    Over 90% of overseas fieflords and emerging farmers are of army origin, and more than seven layers of bureaucrats in the government have served in the army.


    Not to mention civilians, our compulsory military service law is aimed at the army. Both the navy and the air force are technical arms, and it is impossible for everyone to serve.


    With so many supporters, the Army cannot lose. As long as they insist on not making concessions, even if the air force and the navy join forces, it will have no effect.


    Can''t we get off the court in person and go to the sideline? "


    The emperor personally went off the field and pulled the frame, just like the referee kicked off the field. Just think about it, no mature monarch would do this.


    Even before supporting the navy and stripping the air force, the cabinet was charging. From the beginning to the end, Franz did not personally play the game, let alone now.


    Perhaps for the army, navy, and air force, this battle for military expenditures is very important, and it is related to their development in the next ten years.


    But for the emperor and the Holy Roman Empire, no matter which scheme is chosen, the final outcome is destined.


    This is a decision on overall national strength. To this day, Shenluo and Britain have widened the qualitative gap.


    Counting colonial citizens, the total population of the Holy Roman Empire has reached 160 million, and Europe alone has 120 million.


    On the other hand, in Britain, the British Isles add up to more than 30 million. With the citizens of overseas colonies, the total population is just over 40 million.


    Of course, if you count the colonial natives, this ratio has been reversed. India alone has three to four billion people. The total population controlled by the entire British Empire exceeds 500 million, while the Shenluo has less than 180 million.


    The population in the jurisdiction of the British Empire is large, but the utilization rate is not high. The primitive colonial rule was okay to search for wealth, but it was not enough to increase national power.


    Comparing the data, the total economic output of the Holy Roman Empire is one-fifth higher than that of the entire British Empire (including the colonies), and the total industrial output is 2.5 times that of Britain.


    This is just the beginning, with the passage of time, this gap is still expanding.


    If he had such a big advantage, he would be able to lose in the end, and Franz wouldn''t have to be confused.


    Deliberately expressing dissatisfaction, apart from beating the military, the most important thing is that Franz hopes that the military can compromise with each other.


    Unless the British admit defeat in advance, no matter which strategy they choose, the future will require the cooperation of the army, navy, and air force. It is nothing more than a matter of priority.


    Even if the three armed forces compromised, developing at the same time would waste a lot of financial resources, Franz recognized.


    This is the helplessness of major countries. In order to balance the interests of all parties, almost every major country will face the problem of wasting resources.


    ...


    The battle for military spending continues, but the new "Rome" has problems first. When the armament and supporting facilities were completed, everyone suddenly discovered that the "Roma" had a very ordinary ability to resist wind and waves.


    No wonder, almost all test ships have problems of this and that kind. A perfect product produced in one go is not suitable for warships.


    There has always been a saying in the navy that "design is leading, but construction is backward."


    The "Rome" is considered good, at least it still maintains the world''s leading level after completion. The British "super battleship" is still being designed, and other countries are even less interested in following the trend.


    Although the ability to resist wind and waves is insufficient, there is still a small problem, which can not conceal the powerful combat effectiveness of the "Rome", at least strong enough in the Mediterranean.


    After being seized, the Army will naturally take advantage of it. As long as it is proved that the "Rome" does not have the capability of ocean-going naval warfare, the Admiralty''s super battleship program will only die.


    It''s a pity that Franz has been familiar with this little trick a long time ago, and he won''t give everyone a chance to speak: "Block the news. The problem of the Roman ship''s defects will stop here, and there will be no more discussion in the future.


    Insufficient wind and wave resistance does not affect its use in the Mediterranean. The navy should pay attention when arranging missions and just keep it out of the Mediterranean.


    Follow-up propaganda continues, as long as the world cruise item is removed.


    The exploration of new technologies is inherently full of uncertainty, and we can still bear this risk. "


    Originally, the Shenluo Navy had the reputation of "Bath Navy", and Franz didn''t mind making it well-deserved. If the British want to see the jokes, let them see enough first.


    To put it another way, being able to use the Mediterranean as a bath is not another achievement.


    Throughout human history, which country has used the Mediterranean Sea as a bath tub is not awesome?


    As long as it does not leave the Mediterranean, the "Rome" is a genuine super battleship. Whether it''s supporting the facade or making it scary, it can be arranged properly.


    Deep down in his heart, Franz had already made up his mind, if it was not really necessary, he would not be ready to let the "Roma" go to the battlefield.


    After all, it is a test ship, and no one knows how many pits have been stepped on. For details, please refer to the first-generation dreadnoughts of various countries in the original time and space. They are all pits of various flower patterns.


    The century-old navy does not mean that the navy must develop for hundreds of years, but it takes a hundred years for naval warships to continuously step on pits and thunder to accumulate various lessons.


    For Franz, as long as the test ship is unsinkable and can go to sea normally, it is qualified. As for other issues, you can wait for the second and third generations to make improvements.


    Although Franz''s sentence avoided in-depth accountability, the Admiralty''s "Super Battleship Project" fell through first.


    A "Roma" that cannot go out of the Mediterranean Sea can be tolerated by everyone, but if more than 20 ships are built in one go, no one can bear it.


    Even if the Admiralty repeatedly assured that the warships behind would not have similar problems, everyone did not dare to accompany them on adventures.


    Of course, the Roma is not without merit. At least the combat power is really strong, as long as it has avoided the severe wind and weather, it is still the king of sea battles.


    In the end, the Admiralty¡¯s "Twenty-Five Five-Year" super battleship program was cut to "Five Five-Years," and was the first to get out of this battle for military spending.


    Watching Castagni leave that unwilling look, Franz knew that the matter was not over yet, and estimated that when the problem was resolved, the navy would once again propose the "Super Battleship Project."


    A competitor, the Royal Navy, helped set up a stage and sing. I believe this day will not come too late.


    ...


    Reducing the scale of shipbuilding does not mean reducing the intensity of propaganda. As the brightest "baby" this year, the "Rome" is still the darling of the media.


    After the supporting facilities were completed, the "Rome" was dangling in the Mediterranean, under the guise of exchanging experience, constantly visiting countries along the Mediterranean.


    In every country, a joint military exercise is unavoidable.


    The hardest thing is the newly independent Italian states, with more than 1,000 tons of small destroyers and more than 20,000 tons of "Rome" joint exercises, that scene is simply...


    If it weren''t for the different flags, everyone would treat them as little followers, and it would be impossible to believe that this was a joint military exercise.


    There is no way. The Vienna government must do this in order to become more popular. Only when the momentum was built, the British Parliament was willing to allocate funds to the Royal Navy.


    Thinking so well for the enemy, I''m drunk thinking about it. However, in order to consume the British national strength, Franz decided to do it.


    Regardless of whether the Shenra Navy can surpass the British in the dreadnought era, at least in this wave of warship upgrades, the British suffered more than 70% greater losses than the Shinra.


    Who makes them more warships?


    Catch up with this era of naval technological revolution, whoever has more warships will suffer the most.

 Chapter 1067： No chance (big

    With the service of the "Rome", the smell of gunpowder in the world suddenly became strong. The relationship between the two giants of Shenluo and Britain is tense, and all countries are afraid to chill, for fear that they will be involved in accidentally and be torn to pieces.


    Then, an interesting scene appeared. After the Vienna government and the London government announced the shipbuilding plan, which kicked off the naval arms race, countries around the world turned a deaf ear.


    Do not say it is to follow the construction of "super battleships", even conventional warships rarely have national projects. It seems that everyone has made up his mind to use ignorance to fight this "arms competition."


    It''s right to think about it, the advantages of Shinra and Britain have long been established. The naval strength of any one family is stronger than the countries ranked second, three, four, and six combined.


    The gap is so wide that no matter how hard you struggle, it''s useless. Anyway, I can¡¯t turn it over, so why bother to find it for yourself?


    The most important thing is that everyone wants to follow suit, but there is no way to follow. The industries of Britain and Shinra are strong, and the ability to build super battleships does not mean that other countries can also.


    Let¡¯s not talk about other issues. We can¡¯t figure out the photodynamic system.


    Regardless of the power of the "Roma" power system has reached 23,000 horsepower, it is thought that the power technology has been very developed. In fact, the power system used by most warships does not reach 10,000 horsepower.


    The South Carolina-class battleship built by the Americans in the original time and space is equipped with a dual steam engine power of only 16,500 horsepower.


    That is already ten years later. At this moment, only Britain and Shinra have made breakthroughs in steam turbine technology.


    Failure to keep up with motivation means that the speed cannot keep up. When you win, you can''t catch up with the enemy, and when you can''t win, you can''t run the enemy. The Snail-class battleship has no meaning at all except wasting resources.


    Not only is the power technology not up to standard, but a series of technologies such as armament, fire control, and armor are all problems that hinder everyone from entering the dreadnought era.


    Of course, if a country is rich in wealth and does not care about losses and costs, it can be done by money.


    It is a pity that it is 1900, and it is not suitable for local tyrants to survive. With rich wealth and backward technology, it is the lunch of the great powers, and there is no opportunity for development at all.


    There is no follower, eclipsing the arms race. Franz, who originally wanted to make a fortune by exporting dreadnought technology, was disappointed.


    There is no way, countries in the world are still too poor these years. I simply can''t play with such expensive toys, so I can only let the two local tyrants, England and Austria, play.


    Even the ambitious tsarist government became silent after learning about the construction cost of the "Rome", let alone other countries.


    I don''t know if it was because there was no one to join the show, which greatly disappointed the two performers. In the following competition, the governments of the two countries spent more time talking and took less practical actions.


    The scene where you announced to build two ships today, I announced to build three ships tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you announced to build four ships, did not happen.


    The Vienna government announced a "five-year five-ship" shipbuilding plan, and the London government only came up with a "five-year seven-ship" plan. Counting the "Rome" already in service, the gap between the two countries is only one.


    The British pressured one head, but did not gain an absolute advantage. After all, the Shenluo Navy is mainly nestled in the Mediterranean and has geographical advantages.


    The two governments have maintained "restraint" in the competition, which disappointed the people who eat melons, and they also breathed a sigh of relief.


    There are many unlucky people who want Britain and Austria, but few hope that the two countries will go to war immediately. Especially in the small European countries, they are even more worried that the two "devil fights" will affect their mortals.


    The scene is not fierce enough. In the final analysis, the competition between Britain and Austria has not heated up. The contradiction between the two countries mainly revolves around hegemony, and the core interest focuses on currency.


    The world currency battle between Aegis and the British pound has started two decades ago. Although they have not been able to distinguish the victory or defeat, the scope of their respective interests is basically delineated.


    Generally speaking, the European continent, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other regions are the circulation areas of Aegis; while the Americas, South Asia, and the Far East are dominated by the British pound.


    In addition to the competition for currency hegemony, the two countries have not rarely clashed in overseas trade, but the competition is not so fierce.


    Because of the industrial structure, the current trade pattern is: British industrial and commercial products dominate the textile industry and other traditional fields; while Shinra has the upper hand in emerging industries and agricultural products processing.


    As for colonial disputes, it is not worth mentioning. Shinra did not expand into India, nor did the British expand their sphere of influence in Africa, neither did they break through the opponent''s bottom line.


    Contradictions can be accumulated, and the current conflict of interest is not large enough, which does not mean that the future conflict of interest is not large enough.


    Time is on his side, and Franz has enough patience to wait. It is the British who should be anxious.


    Of course, with the special system of Britain, it is estimated that the senior officials of the London government will not worry too much.


    "Potential threat" is still "potential" after all. For politicians, as long as they don¡¯t explode during their tenure, everything is negotiable.


    It''s the same for whoever is in power. To continue the glory of the "Victorian era" is far more important than breaking the window paper ahead of time and eliminating "potential" threats.


    More importantly, it is because of the Holy Roman Empire, this "potential threat" is too great a threat to Britain, just like a person suffering from "advanced cancer."


    It is easy to go to surgery, but difficult to go to the operating table. If you win the bet, you can live for a few more years, but it is more likely that you will just lie in the hospital bed for the rest of your life.


    On the contrary, it is conservative treatment, which can drag on for a while. Although the latter must be over, but that is also the latter.


    The times are developing so fast, maybe in the last few months, medical technology suddenly broke through.


    The current British government probably thinks this way. On the one hand, they are thinking of ways to contain and suppress the Shenluo, on the other hand, they don¡¯t want to rip their skin directly, waiting for changes in the international situation.


    ...


    No matter how many calculations there are, life is always going to be passed. The cabinet government in charge of the Vienna government for more than 20 years finally ushered in a curtain call this year.


    This time there is no need for Franz to stay. His aging body no longer allows these veterans to continue to fight for the empire. A change of office is necessary.


    "Government change" is a major event in any country, and Shinra is no exception.


    In a sense, arms competition has not expanded, and it has nothing to do with this change of office.


    Before the new leadership team came out, the first task of the Vienna government was to sort out internal affairs, and there was no time to do things around.


    This rule also applies to Britain. A few months ago, the London government had just completed a general election. It''s just that this time the British didn''t toss the moth, and the guys in the London government won re-election.


    ...


    In the Vienna Palace, Franz is savoring art in the cultural relics exhibition hall. Of course, this is the opinion of outsiders. As far as Franz is concerned, he thinks it is more appropriate to use "arty" to describe it.


    "Art", such a lofty thing, is simply not something ordinary people can taste. Even Franz once suspected that this gadget was deliberately made by the elite to harvest chives from explosive households.


    Doubt is doubtful, but Franz didn''t mean to delve into it. As the top of the ruling class, he is very tolerant of anything that is conducive to ruling.


    Although the lack of artistic cells and creative talents are average, this does not prevent Franz from becoming a great artist.


    Thanks to the emperor¡¯s special identity, as long as he is named, whether it is calligraphy, painting, or other crafts, it will become a work of art.


    Franz has no doubt that his graffiti can also be sold at sky-high prices.


    Just think about it. As a wealthy emperor, Franz has not fallen to the point where he sells his works. Even if some works are occasionally shed, they are also sent out.


    Things are rare and expensive, and once the quantity of any artwork is large, it is worthless. Being worthless is a trivial matter, and the key is to force it down.


    As an emperor, Franz could not care about the price of his works, but he must not lose it.


    Watching Franz leisurely waving his pen and ink and practicing calligraphy on paper, Frederick, who hurriedly rushed over, felt bad in an instant.


    For the change of government, he, the crown prince, is going to be busy, but the Lord is like a okay person. Anyone who changes will feel unbalanced.


    There is no way to be unbalanced. A sentence of "exercise your ability" is enough to block all his words.


    Before he could rest, Frederick said out of breath: "Father, this is the final list of candidates. There are 46 people in total, and there are three to five candidates for each position in the cabinet."


    "Ok!"


    "Let''s put it down first, find a place to rest, and wait until I''m done."


    Franz replied casually.


    "Ok."


    The scene before him made Frederick have to accept a reality: the diligent emperor in the past no longer exists.


    Recalling the memory of the past, Frederick suddenly found that deep in his memory, it seemed that he had never seen his father busy.


    Even if you need to work overtime occasionally, it is a special period. In normal times, Franz is a adherent to the four-hour work system, or the kind of irregular vacation.


    It''s just that Frederick has never been able to figure out why, such a leisurely father would actually become a representative of "diligence".


    After a while, the masterpiece was finally completed, and Franz took the pen and moved his tibia before opening the file and browsing.


    "It''s okay, the candidate''s information is complete enough, and the evaluation given is very pertinent, without letting in the people who want to fill the number.


    It seems that you have done a good job in your usual homework. These candidates are the best candidates for both political achievements and political skills.


    Whoever you like more, put their names first, and at the next imperial meeting, just nominate them directly. "


    Different from the elections of government leaders in other countries during the same period, the emperor¡¯s nomination was popular in Shinra, and the imperial assembly voted for election.


    There are two qualification criteria for candidates. The first is to have sufficient political achievements and outstanding political skills; the second is to be a staunch royalist politically.


    Especially the second point is extremely important. A little lack of ability is acceptable. Politically, any flaws will not be tolerated.


    The Holy Roman Empire is so big, the most important thing is capable officials. According to the provisions of the Shinra Constitution, the cabinet candidates nominated by the emperor can be senior officials or above.


    To elect a cabinet government from a few hundred people, it is almost one in a hundred, and the choice is quite large.


    There is no fool who can climb to this position. The lack of ability has long been dragged down in the previous competition.


    They are the ones who have governed one party, and whoever is in the cabinet government can guarantee the normal operation of the government.


    Otherwise, Franz would not ignore such an important work and leave it all to Frederick.


    After so many years of hard work, the small states in Shenluo were almost wooed by Franz. Individuals who are dissatisfied do not dare to be demon due to the general situation.


    You can see from the Reichstag. Any proposal made by Franz himself has never been rejected.


    Hearing that he was all responsible, Frederick asked in disbelief: "I will determine the candidates, is it a bit too..."


    Before Frederick had finished speaking, Franz waved and interrupted: "There are not so many. Sooner or later, you will be responsible for these tasks, but now it''s just a little bit ahead.


    What you need to do now is to select the best government team as much as possible to smoothly realize the excessive transfer of power.


    In addition, you should also be concerned about the changing international situation. Recently, the number of laborers shipped from France to Russia has decreased significantly.


    It seems that the labor of the Siberian Railway is enough. If what I expected is not bad, the Russians will withdraw from France soon.


    At this point, it is estimated that the tsarist government has also understood. The French indemnity is the moon in the water.


    I can see it, I can''t touch it.


    France has been tossed and broken. Without sufficient benefits, the Tsarist government will not die in France.


    Regardless of whether the tsarist government wants to go south or east, it does not make sense to continue to garrison France.


    Had it not been for the Siberian Railway, they would have retreated two years earlier. It''s not easy to be able to drag it until now.


    The Russian army can withdraw, but the gap left by the Russian army''s withdrawal must be filled in.


    France is a big country with a long history. Although they have suffered heavy blows in recent years, their arrogance has not been dissipated.


    In the past years, the French have been entangled with us for hundreds of years, and we finally pressed them down. They must not be allowed to stand up.


    The Russians helped to do the bad things. The next thing we need to do is to spread the anti-war ideology in France, and after they kill their fighting spirit, they can return to normal. "


    It is easy to defeat a big country, but it is difficult to defeat a big country. The more a country with a long traditional culture, the harder it is to be defeated.


    After so many years, the French still did not give up resistance. As a result, the Russians were about to collapse. Had it not been for the Vienna government to bear the military expenditure, the Tsarist government would have been dragged down.


    However, the reality is cruel. The stronger the French will to resist, the less the anti-French alliance will allow them to succeed.


    At this time, the benefits of many allies are reflected. No matter how to toss France, there is no need to cause interference from the international community.


    What should or should not be done, the Russian army has already done it. Violent means have been used, and now it is political means.


    Regardless of whether the French elite is willing to accept it, anyway, if it does not accept harmless treatment, France will not be able to return to normal.


    Only when anti-war ideology becomes the mainstream of society and realizes the error of launching a war of aggression, can France become a normal country.


    Of course, the garrison and restrictions on armaments are still indispensable. Franz didn''t want the French to arm himself again and cause himself trouble.


    In fact, the Russian army has done quite well. Send all the opponents to God, and send all the young and strong laborers involved in the family to Siberia to build the railway.


    Although the French gritted their teeth with hatred, but under the **** suppression of the Russian army, they were still unable to break the waves.


    There is no way, the mountain area in France is too small. Encountered a Russian general who likes to fire and burn mountains, there is really little room for the guerrillas to survive.


    In the past few years, the Russian army has consumed hundreds of thousands of tons of fuel every year because of burning mountains. If it weren''t for Shenluo or the world''s number one oil producer, this kind of consumption would really be unstoppable.


    According to the current situation, the Russian army will burn all the way, and sooner or later will be able to finish the forest disaster.


    Once there are successful cases, just follow the example and learn. Anyway, Shinra may not have much else, but there must be more oil.


    There is no need to really burn the mountain down, just make a gesture to scare the group of intellectuals and cut off their thoughts.


    Frederick, who reacted, asked uncertainly: "Do you want to divide France again?"


    It''s not that Frederick thought too much. It was mainly because France had been weakened in recent years. Not only was the economy messed up, but the population of the country also fell sharply.


    The Vienna government wants to continue to carve up France, as long as it draws in a few allies, the success rate is quite high.


    Franz replied sternly: "Don''t think about it. France has been liquidated after the European War. Now let''s make another wave. Why is it convincing?


    Unless you want to go out later, get assassinated every day. Otherwise, when doing this kind of thing, there must be a reasonable reason that can convince most people.


    Besides, there is no France. Do you think Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Sardinia and other countries still rely on us so much? "


    It is a common rule in European society to cede territories for compensation after a defeat. What''s more, it was Shenluo''s homeland that was taken away, which was completely legally justifiable.


    Even if the French bear hatred in their hearts, they can slowly digest and accept it. With the addition of the Russians, a big boss who pulls hatred, not many people calculate the account to the Habsburgs.


    If there is another wave of carve-ups now, there is nothing to say. It is estimated that there is one Frenchman, who will hate the Holy Roman Empire to death, and the warriors who assassinate the emperor must be indispensable.


    Unless all these guys can be killed, otherwise Franz really dare not go out. Although he has many guards, he often walks by the river. Who can guarantee not to wet his shoes?


    The leader is not good. The core of the existence of the anti-French alliance is the "French threat theory." If there is no common enemy of France, the hearts of the people will soon dissipate.

 Chapter 1068： Spring and Autumn Dream

    When the outside world focused on the general election, Franz sent his two sons to overseas colonies as governor.


    Frankly speaking, there is a certain political risk when changing people at this time. The struggle for Anglo-Austrian hegemony is not over, and overseas colonization is not as stable as Mount Tai.


    Once the colony falls in the future game, the governor is the first person to bear the brunt. But there is no way. Wealth has always been sought by danger.


    Even for the royal family, political resources are not unlimited. In order to ensure a smooth transfer of power, political resources must be given priority to the crown prince.


    In a country where military merits are nominated, there is not enough credit and prestige, even if Franz pushes them to the top, it is difficult to convince the public.


    For long-term consideration, it is very necessary to send them to the colony in advance. Even if they did not accumulate enough merits, they could at least cultivate a group of trusted party members.


    European imperial power is not as powerful as Eastern imperial power. Even if it is a powerful emperor like Franz, he can only follow the trend in many cases.


    Although in the long run, the "Overseas State Program" is more beneficial to the empire, it is damaging the power of the central government in the short term.


    Not everyone looks so far away, and not everyone can be selfless. Franz doesn''t think this kind of plan can win the support of most people.


    As an emperor, he can suppress opposition strongly, but Franz has no ability to make the people of overseas colonies loyal to his sons.


    If you can''t convince everyone, even if the emperor''s order is reluctantly accepted, problems will continue in the future.


    If you want to stabilize the regime, you must rely more on your own efforts. As the governor in advance, controlling local power is a good transition.


    The change of term is the best time to finalize things. Everyone''s attention is drawn away, and there is no time to care about the trivial matter of the colonial governor.


    Even if a politician finds out, they can only pretend not to see it. Otherwise, there would be no place for them in the subsequent process of personnel adjustment.


    The political struggle is cruel. Relatively speaking, the political struggle of the Vienna government is already considered harmonious.


    As long as you don''t die, even if you lose in a political struggle, the most serious consequence is to go home and take your grandson.


    There is no shock inside Shinra, which does not mean that there is no change outside. The successive changes in the personnel of the colonial governors still attracted the attention of interested people.


    ...


    St. Petersburg


    Looking at the information in his hand, Nicholas II couldn''t help rubbing his forehead. Perhaps the assassination left a sequelae. Every time he overuses his brain, he will feel a headache.


    "Recently, the overseas governors of the Holy Roman Empire have been changing, and the new governors are still princes. What does Franz the Great want to do?"


    Thanks to his status as a mentor of Soul Chicken Soup, Franz''s prestige in the monarchy world is not generally high. Juniors like Nicholas II have not been fed chicken soup less.


    As a disciplined instructor, although all he said were fudge, it was not completely nutritious.


    A specific plan is never given, but there are rough suggestions. Taking himself as a case, Franz also let someone compile a history of struggle.


    Although there are more than a billion elements of artistic processing, it still has reference significance and is very attractive to young monarchs.


    What kind of reform cannot be achieved in one leap, but must proceed from detail; national development must be done step by step, and no opportunistic tricks...


    The central idea is that the classics can no longer be classics. The only problem is that the principles are easy to understand, and it is troublesome to perform specific operations.


    If you copy the struggle history of Emperor Franz, it is estimated that a small country will be able to complete the initial industrialization after 30 to 50 years of farming, and a big country will have to struggle for 20 to 30 years.


    This "industrialization" is still based on the current industrial standards. Taking into account the development of the times, the actual time may be longer.


    Of course, countries that already have an industrial base can greatly shorten this time. However, it still has nothing to do with Crash.


    This is the case, but not everyone can see it. Most of them only saw the rapid restoration of Austria and the reconstruction of the Shenluo, but did not notice how many family backgrounds existed in Austria before the restoration, and ignored the vents of the great era.


    It''s like an entrepreneur sharing a successful experience, provided that he has "success". It can be used for reference, but it is a dream to copy.


    It is one thing to learn or not to learn, but it does not affect Franz''s respect. With these chicken soups, it is estimated that Franz will leave a strong mark in the history of the world.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich: "We have too little intelligence to confirm for the time being. However, taking into account the special system of the Holy Roman Empire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs speculates that Franz the Great may have another enfeoffment.


    In the history of the Habsburg dynasty, similar things have not never happened. The Holy Roman Empire is too big now, and it is not surprising that Franz the Great wants to split it up. "


    It is indeed not the first time. That is how the first day of the empire that was overwhelmed by the European world was split by the Habsburgs.


    "Right from wrong" is now difficult to distinguish from the few history books. However, after the division, the number of times the Habsburg dynasty was jointly targeted by various countries was significantly reduced.


    The current Holy Roman Empire is a bit stronger than the empire that the sun never sets. Without the birth of the Anti-Shinluo Alliance, it can only be regarded as Franz''s clever means.


    The Russian Empire did not panic. In addition to the Russian-Austrian alliance, more people still believed that the strength of Shinra could not continue.


    Franz has enough skills to make Shinra the leader of the European world, without being jointly targeted by everyone, does not mean that his successor also has this ability.


    If you look at the territory of the Holy Roman Empire, once diplomatic failure falls into public criticism, there will be enemies on all sides.


    Of course, the premise is that the Holy Roman Empire itself has problems first, otherwise the clerks would not dare to mix.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "If you are only worried about falling into public criticism, such a split is meaningless.


    The core of the Holy Roman Empire is mainly Europe, the Near East, and the African continent. The remaining overseas colonies are just additions.


    The governors who are currently replaced are all overseas colonies and have not touched the core area. Even without these areas, the strength of the Holy Roman Empire will not have much impact.


    In the style of Emperor Franz, even if he is really worried about falling into public criticism, he cannot abandon his martial arts, and it is more likely to take the initiative.


    Throughout the world, there are few countries that can pose a certain threat to the Holy Roman Empire. As long as these countries are suppressed, all problems will no longer be a problem. "


    Obviously, this few threatening countries also include the Russian Empire. It is not a question of diplomatic relations, but the main problem lies in strength.


    The Russian Empire has strength, and that is a potential threat. Once the Vienna government decides to eliminate the threat ahead of time, the Russian Empire cannot escape.


    The existence of economic **** and the Russian-Austrian alliance can only guarantee that the two countries will not turn their faces directly, but it does not mean that they cannot secretly attack.


    In recent decades, in secret games, the Tsarist government has not suffered less. The tragedy is that it is obviously that I have suffered a loss, but I still have a daily loss, and I am embarrassed to say it.


    The deep "heart of fear" is beyond words. It can be seen that Sergey Witt has never really let go of his vigilance towards Shinra.


    Minister of the Interior Vyacheslav: "Perhaps Franz the Great didn''t think so much, just because he loved his son and wanted to get a fief for his sons.


    You know that the African continent is now full of nobles. The remaining land is either strategically important or worthless desert and sandy land.


    In contrast, overseas colonies are still more fertile. The number of nobles in the fief was relatively small, and it was not difficult to divide a piece from it to his son. "


    Giving a fief to his son in the European world is nothing new. It is less in modern times, mainly because all countries are playing centralization.


    It''s not easy to get homeland, but overseas colonies have no restrictions. It is not a big deal for a person like Franz who has entrusted a five-figure nobleman to gain a fief for his son for personal gain.


    The Habsburg dynasty itself has this tradition, but in modern times, most of the princes who were entrusted in the local area were just under the title.


    Army Secretary Yevgeny: "This probability is not high. If only Aiko is eager, there are the Near East regions to choose from. Although the land is not fertile enough, the geographical position is superior.


    I feel that Franz the Great is strengthening the control of the place. The governor of the colony is highly powerful, and he usually holds a tenure term. Don''t worry about putting others up in such a position, just change to your own.


    Considering the next battle between Shenluo and Britain for hegemony, once the victory is won, the colony of the Holy Roman Empire will expand further. It is also very necessary to plan ahead.


    If this plan of Emperor Franz succeeds, it is obviously not a good thing for the Empire.


    The Holy Roman Empire is too strong, and if we let them grow, even if we realize the Yellow Russia plan and take India, we can only keep pace with them. "


    ...


    All speculations are reasonable, making the indecisive Nicholas II even more confused. But in the final analysis, there is a common conclusion, that is, going on like this is very detrimental to the Russian Empire.


    Since it''s not good for oneself, then there is no need to say, we must find a way to destroy it.


    As for "realizing the Yellow Russia plan and taking India", it is just a dream for the time being. Rao had a good appetite for Nicholas II, and he didn''t think he could realize the two big plans in a short time.


    Of course, dreams are still necessary. If you don''t even dream, what is the difference between it and salted fish?


    With dreams in mind, Nicholas II frowned and asked: "How to stop it? The appointment of the governor of the colony is an internal affair of the Holy Roman Empire, and we have no reason to oppose it."


    Interference in other countries'' internal affairs is always taboo. Even if Russia and Austria are allies, the tsarist government still has no room to intervene on this issue.


    If you go up and compare, not only will it not be effective, but it will worsen the relations between the two countries.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "Naturally, we can''t directly interfere, but we can make trouble for them elsewhere.


    Your Majesty, France has completely eroded. Wanting to get war reparations from the French is destined to be indefinitely.


    At this point, continuing to station France in France has no meaning to the empire, and we should withdraw. "


    Obviously, things are not as simple as "withdrawal". To cause trouble to the Holy Roman Empire, it is natural not to leave a stable France.


    In fact, France has never been stable. Now just a little bit of material can turn France into a quagmire.


    The Russian army is professional in sabotage. As long as the restraints were released, the custody caused France to immediately be engulfed.


    Foreign Minister Mikhailovich objected: "Prime Minister, it is not time to withdraw troops. Although France has no value, don''t forget the international influence.


    As a member of the anti-French alliance, if we withdraw our troops for no reason, it will certainly arouse dissatisfaction with the empire.


    Unless there is a reason that is acceptable to all parties, we will withdraw our troops in a hurry and deliberately create problems in France.


    The achievements we have worked hard for decades in diplomacy will be lost for a while, and it will be difficult to recover. "


    Politics has always been complicated, and it is obviously not advisable to look at problems from a certain direction.


    Although the "diplomatic achievements" of the tsarist government are not significant, it is better to have something than nothing. The difficulty from zero to one is far greater than from one to two.


    For the Tsarist government to let go at this time, it is a kind of betrayal to the anti-French alliance.


    Traitors are always the most hateful. Not only can they not be mixed in the European world, but even the Russian-Austrian League will have problems.


    "Excuses" are easy to find, but an "excus" that can be accepted by all parties is not so easy to find.


    Since participating in the international community, it is inevitable to be bound by the rules of the international community, even the Russian Empire is no exception.


    After a glance at the crowd, Nicholas II sighed secretly when no one retorted.


    Diplomacy has always been a shortcoming of the tsarist government. The czars of all dynasties wanted to change this pattern, but for various reasons, they all ended in failure.


    Relatively speaking, Alexander III can be regarded as the most successful one. The legacy of the diplomatic strategy has continued to the present.


    Nicholas II, who was young and frivolous, was naturally unwilling to be in the shadow of his father, and always wanted to make further progress on this basis.


    However, the plan always fails to keep up with the changes. Earlier, the atrocities committed by the Russian army in France attracted a lot of scolding. Fortunately, there were more people in the anti-French alliance, which made it to hold the ground.


    If we are now renunciation of the anti-French alliance, it is estimated that the Russian Empire does not need to be in the international community. It¡¯s nothing more than a bad reputation. The key is that international trade has not been done.

 Chapter 1069： An excuse to deliver

    The fool misses opportunities, the wise are good at seizing opportunities, the winners are good at creating opportunities, and opportunities are only reserved for those who are prepared.


    Since it wants to withdraw troops from France, the Tsarist government will naturally not be held back by an "excus".


    There is only one way to withdraw troops without causing backlash from the anti-French alliance. Only when the Russian Empire and a third country go to war can the Tsarist government have enough reason to withdraw its troops and not be blamed by other countries.


    When you open the map, you know that there are not many neighbors in the Russian Empire. Europe is hard bones, and the British in South Asia are not easy to provoke, and those who are easy to bully are in the east.


    Before the czarist government found a chance to make excuses for war, someone would send the handle to the door. A "Letter of Declaration of War of All Nations" was introduced across the oceans to Europe. Before European countries could respond, the Tsarist government took the lead in declaring war.


    If you don''t accept it, you have never seen someone like that.


    Fortunately, this is just a farce. The battle book is only circulated internally and has not been handed over to the ministers of various countries. It does not constitute a real battle book, otherwise...


    Legal principles are not important, anyway, what the Russians want is just an excuse to make use of the topic, and the Far Eastern Empire happened to deliver it to the door by itself.


    It is estimated that the tsarist government has not yet figured out whether to fight or not, how to fight it, and how far it is.


    Needless to say, you don''t need to know the rest. Anyway, the Far Eastern Empire is going to be unlucky this time. If the Russians took the lead, the British would naturally not be idle, let alone the Japanese.


    With the butterfly effect, the three countries of Italy, Germany, and Austria will be tossed. The United States will be divided into two. In the end, the coalition forces of several countries will come together. This question can only be asked to God.


    ...


    The new Foreign Minister Leo Frankel: "Your Majesty, the Tsarist government declared war on the Far Eastern Empire yesterday afternoon, and at the same time sent us an invitation letter..."


    Without waiting for the Foreign Secretary to finish speaking, Franz interrupted: "Reject them directly. The international situation is changing, and we may fight the British one day.


    The empire did not have the strength to compete with the British in the Far East. At this time, distracting attention into the Far East empire was not the work of the wise.


    Pay close attention to the next move of the tsarist government. If they are to withdraw troops from France, they must be delayed for two months to buy time for the formation of a peacekeeping force. "


    The reason is far-fetched, but Shinra''s strategic core is indeed not in East Asia. This densely populated area is not Shinra¡¯s expansion target either.


    In contrast, the importance of France is much higher. No matter how dilapidated France is now, in view of the glorious history of the French, the Vienna government still dare not take it lightly.


    "Your Majesty, the Tsarist government has announced a withdrawal plan. The Russians decided to draw 220,000 troops from France on the pretext of war needs.


    After the implementation of the plan, the total number of Russian troops stationed in France will drop from the current 270,000 to 50,000.


    We have already received the diplomatic note, and it is estimated that the coalition command will receive it soon, and we will wait for the concrete implementation.


    Of course, if we ask for a two-month postponement of troop withdrawal, the tsarist government should give this face. "


    Foreign Secretary Leo Frankel reminded slightly embarrassed.


    The war provided an excuse for the tsarist government to withdraw its troops. It did not withdraw all the troops at one time. It is estimated that the tsarist government still wants to get involved in the anti-French alliance, and is not prepared to do nothing.


    Since it does not want to do nothing, the Vienna government asked the Russian army to postpone its withdrawal for two months, which is naturally not a problem.


    In any case, this is more than two hundred thousand troops. If you want to withdraw so many personnel and weapons from France to the Russian Empire, if there is no cooperation from Shenluo, the Tsarist government will not even think about it for a year or a half.


    For the Holy Roman Empire, it is obviously a good thing that the Russian army did not completely withdraw.


    Dirty and tiring work that is not visible is always done by someone. As long as enough money is given, Russian officers and soldiers will not be afraid of being fooled.


    With this professional back-up team, it is very helpful to maintain the international image of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Franz didn''t think that after the Russian army was gone, the French would welcome the entry of the Shenluo army. Although the military discipline of the Shenluo army may be better, the centuries-old feud between the two countries cannot be resolved overnight.


    You don''t need to think about Franz knowing that when the time comes, "Chen Zhi, rotten corn" will be revealed again.


    Even if the French don''t care about it, the British will help them wake up their sleeping hatred and provoke conflicts.


    History has proven that hatred alone cannot solve the problem with gentleness. Most of the time, it is more reliable to use a bayonet.


    Franz did not dare to hope that he could win the hearts of the people in France. As long as the situation can be stabilized, so that the French will not be in the next hegemony struggle and jump out to cause trouble for themselves.


    ...


    London


    The resurgence of the Far East is definitely a good thing for the British government. After receiving this good news, Prime Minister Robert Cecil became energetic.


    It''s not easy. Except for the first day as the Prime Minister, he has never been so happy the rest of the time.


    There is no way, the international situation is too unfriendly to Britain. Looking at the European Union on the other side of the Strait, Robert Cecil had nothing but sighs besides sighs.


    After exhausting thoughts and calculations, it only increased the time for Shinra to integrate the European continent, and did not fundamentally solve the problem.


    I have to admit the power of geopolitics. As an epoch-making European hegemon, as long as Shinra is not rebellious, European countries must rely on it.


    This is no longer a question of benefit or benefit, but a more core issue of survival. In cruel international competition, small countries have no choice but to rely on the strong.


    Of course, these hurdles are just a small hassle, and the actual value that can be exerted is still very limited.


    What really worries Britain is the Russian-Austrian alliance. If this trump card combination is not dealt with, Britain will fight against Shenluo at sea and the Russian-Austrian coalition on land.


    Prime Minister Robert Cecil at sea does not persuade, and the Royal Navy is not afraid of anyone alone; there is a tragedy on land, which is truly heartbreaking.


    Now finally there is a turnaround. Regardless of the reason why the Russians moved eastward, it has alleviated Britain''s pressure in India.


    In order to defend India, these British governments did not spend less time. Not only did the blood work to train the colonial army, but even the fallen Persia was funded by Britain.


    Don''t ask the Persians to do anything, as long as the Persian Empire can hold on for a longer period of time, it is enough not to let the Shenluo army push all the way to India.


    The national strategy was never set lightly. Since the Tsarist government chose to beat the Far Eastern Empire at this time, then the Russians¡¯ eastward advancement strategy was basically a firm decision.


    The next question is how to hit the Russians heavily in the east, get rid of the problem of multi-line combat, and then destroy the Russian-Austrian alliance, and finally pull the Russians to their side.


    The plan is a bit complicated and difficult to implement, and the success rate is so low.


    But a plan is better than no plan. At this point, the only way for Britain to continue its hegemony is to win over the Russians.


    The Russian Empire in its heyday was obviously unable to pull it off. People were drooling while looking at India, and Robert Cecil did not dare to seek skin with Mao Xiong.


    In this context, it is very necessary to weaken the Russians and let the tsarist government have a sense of crisis.


    It''s almost the original time-space routine. Before the Russo-Japanese War, the conflicts between Britain and Russia were sharp, and the relations between Germany and Russia were still very good. After the war, the relations between Germany and Russia deteriorated rapidly, but the conflicts between Britain and Russia tended to ease.


    Despite the central adjustment of France, the fundamental reason is that the tsarist government felt threatened by the Germans. Otherwise, loans alone would not be enough to make the tsarist government submit.


    After all, it is nothing new that debts are not repaid. The ancestors did it, so why couldn''t Nicholas II do it?


    Needless to say for now, it can be seen from the fact that the czars of all generations wanted to get rid of their dependence on Vienna, the Russians really felt the pressure.


    The relationship between the two countries can be maintained. On the one hand, the Russian-Austrian alliance has given them peace of mind. The two countries have achieved deep **** in their interests, which cannot be untied for a while; on the other hand, India is in front of them, and greed has overcome fear.


    Once it has been severely beaten by society and found out that it has not seized the power of India, and the reality has overcome greed, the tsarist government should feel fear.


    As a result of fear, it is natural to find someone to hold a group. As for being completely attached to Shinra, that is completely nonsense.


    Attachment is a trick played by a small country. Even if a big country can lay down and rush to the past, people can''t believe it?


    If Britain is finished, then the relationship between the Russian Empire and the Holy Roman Empire is the relationship between the world¡¯s second largest and the world¡¯s largest.


    The world¡¯s second child is dependent on the world¡¯s boss, and it is not harmonious in any way.


    Since ancient times, the second child has been the target of repression, and there has never been an exception. Why does the tsarist government believe that the Vienna government will be merciful?


    Rely on the traditional friendship between the two countries?


    Politicians are not idealists. When making choices, their thinking will naturally go to the wrong side. That''s why the second child and the third child hug each other and fight against the world''s boss.


    Frankly speaking, Robert Cecil also has deep doubts about the British and Russian teamwork.


    After all, the conflicts between Britain and Russia are equally acute. Even if they are temporarily brought together under pressure from Shinra, it is difficult to truly cooperate closely.


    But the reality is cruel. Without France, the gold medalist, Britain''s layout on the European continent is missing, and it has fallen into a complete passive strategically.


    Regardless of whether the Anglo-Russian alliance is reliable, the British government has no choice. It is better for the two countries to join together to share the pressure than to do it alone.


    Now that we see the light, we naturally need to celebrate. But now it is working hours, in order to prevent competitors from grabbing the handle, Robert Cecil can only temporarily suppress the turbulent heart.


    "The international situation has finally changed. Before we could make a move, the Russians jumped in. The next question is how to cut them.


    Although the Russian Empire is powerful, their ability to invest in the Far East is very limited.


    Don''t say that the Siberian Railway has not been opened to traffic. Even if it has been opened to traffic, this problematic railway will not support many military operations.


    The problem now is that although the Far Eastern Empire has a certain degree of strength, their government is too rotten, and there is no courage to fight the Russians at all.


    If you want to hit the Russians hard in the Far East, their family alone is obviously not enough. We must have more chess pieces, and the Japanese can''t continue to be idle. "


    Facts have proved once again that there will be no pie in the sky for no reason, even if it does fall, it is usually poisonous.


    The Central Asian Railway built with the aid of the Vienna government has quality problems; the Siberian Railway, which the British secretly supported, also digs pits.


    Maybe it¡¯s not a big problem with normal use. Once the freight volume increases, it will immediately let the tsarist government understand that railways also have a temper.


    This is the inevitable result. If it does not set some traps and drags it back in logistics, and it really makes the Russian plan successful, wouldn''t the British government shoot itself in the foot?


    You know the Far East, but the sphere of influence of Britain. John Bull can''t do self-sacrificing things.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Cameron: "Prime Minister, it is too early to start. The Siberian Railway was not opened to traffic, and the power of the Russians could not be projected at all.


    Even if the whole army was wiped out, the Russians would not be hurt by the small soldiers in the Far East.


    Perhaps seeing the difficulty of moving eastward was too great, the Russians retracted again and picked up the southward strategy again, which would be troublesome.


    In order to better lure the enemy, in the short term, we''d better let the tsarist government experience the feeling of victory first. It just so happens that the Far Eastern Empire is now..."


    As the saying goes, "I can''t bear children, I can''t cover wolves." It is estimated that most people will not want to give up their own children; if they change other people''s children, there will be no such pressure.


    Politically, enemies and friends always said that they would support the Far Eastern Empire and the Russian pk for a moment, and then decisively decided to sacrifice the interests of the Far Eastern Empire to lure the enemy into deep.


    It can be seen that Cameron has already learned the essence of British diplomacy. In the shortest time, it demonstrated the professionalism that the British Foreign Minister should have.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Pavel: "The Jazz is right. The Russians are now able to invest in the Far East. The amount is really too small, and there is no weight at all.


    The Russians¡¯ eastward advancement strategy not only meant that Vienna¡¯s plan to divert disasters southward would go bankrupt, but also threatened Shinra¡¯s land dominance.


    It is impossible for the Vienna government to watch the Russians complete the Yellow Russia plan. Right now, they are the ones who want the Tsarist government to succeed. We don''t need to worry at all.


    Regardless of whether the Russian-Austrian alliance is still unbreakable, once the Russians¡¯ eastward strategy shows signs of success, the Vienna government will definitely suppress it.


    After successfully taking the first step, and then wanting to take the second step, the Russians will find that the whole world is their enemy, especially their closest allies.


    At that time, even if the Russian-Austrian League can barely maintain it, it will exist in name only, and our opportunity will come.


    But the Russians are not enough. To deal with the Holy Roman Empire, the empire needs more allies. "


    When it comes to the word "ally", Prime Minister Robert Cecil has a headache. There is no way, what he took over was the economic prosperity and the mess of diplomacy.


    Although his predecessor was considered outstanding among all the prime ministers of Britain, he miscalculated the strength of France and brought Britain to the edge of the cliff.


    Remedy, that''s just too much thinking. Since the establishment of the European Union, Britain has not had much room for diplomacy.


    After working hard for so many years, Britain has no real ally. Japan cannot be counted, it is just an inconspicuous little brother who is not yet qualified to be an ally of Britain.


    Right now, apart from the Russian Empire, Robert Cecil doesn''t know who to pull, and who can he pull?


    "Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any suggestions?"


    This kind of complicated matter is better left to professionals, although looking at the bitter face of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, it does not look like...


    Foreign Secretary Cameron replied helplessly: "European countries can''t count on it. They can remain neutral. That is the result of God''s blessing. Our goal can only be in the Americas.


    There are many independent countries in the Americas, but few have the strength, and even fewer can be attracted by us.


    The most valuable is the United States of America, followed by the Confederate States. Unfortunately, these two are rivals.


    If we bring both of them over, it is estimated that we will not have to do anything, and we will specifically adjust the relationship between them.


    If you choose one of the two, the other is likely to be pulled over by the enemy. With the diplomatic capabilities of the Vienna government, the probability of such a situation will not be less than 90%.


    In addition to a pair of enemies, the remaining countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile are also the targets of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'' public relations.


    It''s just that these countries have one common feature-insufficient strength. It''s okay to be politically strong, and it is impossible to expect them to make much contribution.


    At most, it can distract the enemy''s energy and threaten their colonies in the Americas, which is of limited help to the overall situation. "


    Britain also contributed greatly to the opposition between the United States and the Confederacy. From the beginning of the joint intervention of Britain, France and Ossey, it has laid hidden dangers for today''s confrontation between the two countries.


    When it comes to digging a hole in Britain, it is a professional. France, Austria, and Spain that joined forces together are not idlers.


    When the United States was divided between North and South, the four countries as arbiters unanimously planted mines on the delineation of the border.


    The political methods are still immature. The leaders of the United States and the Confederacy have obviously not encountered this kind of gameplay. The specific person in charge below is even more daunting, letting the delegations of the four countries participate in the whole process.


    The end result was that the North and South governments, which were already full of hatred, had worsened relations after the war because of border problems.


    Had it not been for the previous war that was too violent, the national cohesion of the two countries was not strong, and there were still a lot of internal contradictions, it might be another pk.


    In fact, if it had not been for the outbreak of internal conflicts among the European powers and relaxation of their instigation of relations between the two countries, the North and South governments might have fought.

 Chapter 1070： Campbell Reform

    The undercurrent of the international situation is surging, but Franz stays at home with his grandchildren, as if unaware of it.


    I don''t know that it is obviously impossible. There are so many countries that the British want to win, and there will always be a few young people.


    In international politics, there are always a small number of people who go all the way to the black, and the two ends of the snake and mouse are normal operations.


    The battle between Britain and Shinra is not one-sided. Before the situation is clear, most countries will not tie themselves to one family.


    Shenluo can rely on the advantages of land power to hold the European countries on board; the British also rely on the advantages of sea power to pull allies around the world.


    It is impossible to stop it. The grass on the wall can only fall with the wind, and it can only fall with the wind. This is the way to survive in a small country.


    It''s not that the Vienna government can''t take action. The main problem is that it has limited power and cannot compete with the British overseas.


    The British have operated overseas for hundreds of years, and it hasn''t been 40 years since Shenluo entered the era of great navigation, and its overseas influence is far behind the British.


    Besides, the younger brother is not easy to collect. Overseas countries are not monolithic, and there are also not a few people who have deep hatred between neighboring countries. Winning this family will definitely offend that family.


    It is easy to pull people on board, but the trouble is that while pulling people, it is also involved in regional conflicts.


    Excessive involvement in regional conflicts does not mean anything to Shinra except to pull hatred.


    Don''t talk about the gratitude of allies. In international politics, only the benefits obtained are real, and "grateful" is the least valuable.


    In this context, instead of taking the initiative and asking for trouble, it is better to watch the performance of the British first and then follow through.


    If anyone messes with the British, then help their enemies. Shinra will not lack allies anyway.


    Peaceful days always pass by in a flash. With the development of the times, the conflicts between Shenluo and Britain have become more acute.


    Unconsciously, the term "trade friction" suddenly became popular and once became the darling of the media.


    Relying on the dividends brought by the second industrial revolution and the cost advantage of industrial raw materials, Shinra''s industrial and commercial products have increasingly taken advantage of international competition.


    In the increasingly cruel market competition, many industries in the former world factory are now in a difficult situation.


    The "free trade" that Britain was once proud of has become a complete joke at the moment under the impact of Shinra''s industrial and commercial products.


    No surprise, the Conservative Party, which advocates free trade, lost in the 1902 general election. Liberal Party candidate Henry Campbell-Bannavan successfully entered Downing Street.


    As the winner, Campbell was stunned by the mess in his hands before he was happy for a few days.


    Britain is still the overlord of the world, but a overlord with sore holes and leaks everywhere.


    Frankly speaking, the previous administration of Robert Cecil did a very good job and achieved remarkable results in both political and diplomatic fields.


    For example: it has eaten the French Indochina Peninsula and expanded the colonial territory of Britain; the strategy of diversion to the east was successful, the Russians were introduced into the Far East, the Russian-Austrian alliance was cracked; the British-Japanese alliance was established, and the relationship with the American countries was restored. Established strategic partnerships with many countries...


    No amount of diplomatic achievements can conceal Britain¡¯s economic difficulties. The second industrial revolution has begun to take off, and Britain, which has not kept up with the times, is paying the price at this moment.


    Not only the overseas markets were squeezed by Shinra''s products, but even the local market was also hit. Even the leading textile industry in Britain could not stand alone.


    There is no way, who would let the London government choose to win over the United States?


    Aware of the danger, the Confederate nation couldn''t help but move closer to Shinra. Then, with the support of Shinra, the Allied Powers also set off an industrial revolution.


    Like most countries, the beginning of the industrial revolution in the Union countries was also the textile industry. The origin of the raw materials is playing with weaving. Why does this make Britain, which is based on the textile industry, so embarrassed?


    We must know that the textile industry is Britain''s largest industrial chain, and more than one-third of the British people can be involved in this industrial chain.


    As the world''s largest cotton producing area, the Union countries have unparalleled advantages in developing the textile industry. In terms of cost, it is easy to beat British textile companies.


    Once there is a problem in the textile industry, the British economy will collapse in minutes, and the British will naturally be unable to sit still.


    As a result of wooing the United States, the Allied Powers turned to Shinra, which was regarded by the public as the biggest diplomatic mistake of the Robert Cecil administration, and it was also one of the important factors for the defeat of the Conservative Party in the general election.


    When he was in the opposition, Campbell did not criticize the government for this issue. Now that he has replaced himself, he found that it was not the case at all.


    It seems that it is a diplomatic error to win over the United States, but the British government has no choice at all. Regardless of whether there is such a thing or not, the Allied nations will develop their own cotton textile industry, which is determined by their interests.


    As early as ten years ago, the Allied countries planned to develop their own cotton textile industry, but under the pressure of Britain, they were forced to give up.


    In recent years, with the strong rise of the Holy Roman Empire, Britain''s supremacy is faltering, and the suppressed confederacy has once again given birth to the ambition to develop the textile industry.


    Unlike the past, with the Holy Roman Empire in trouble, Britain no longer has the ability to block the development of the textile industry of the Allied nations.


    At this point, the gap between the two sides has been born. No matter how much attention is paid to the relationship between the two countries, the conflict of interests cannot be resisted.


    The Vienna government can help the Union countries develop the textile industry, but the London government is absolutely impossible, otherwise the domestic interest groups must have a coup.


    It is far less cost-effective to win a country with a core conflict of interest as an ally than a country with a relatively small conflict of interest and a stronger power.


    After all, the next battle with the Holy Roman Empire is going to be, or maybe another battle is going to be fought. It''s not enough if the allies are not able to do so.


    "The mouth can be refreshed for a while, afterwards the crematorium".


    Campbell now has this kind of feeling. The front is so cool, after reaching his position, he has to continue the foreign policy of his predecessor.


    If it is only a diplomatic trouble, Prime Minister Campbell can handle it. For politicians, thick-skinned is only standard. "Say one thing, do one thing" is completely routine.


    What worries Campbell most is the steadily declining domestic economy and the increasing social conflicts.


    Of course, Campbell is not completely unprepared for these issues. As the leader of the reformists, Campbell put forward reform opinions as early as a few years ago.


    This world has always been easy to shout slogans, but difficult to do real things.


    "Reforms" have never been smooth sailing. Since ancient times, reforms have been successful, and most of them ended in tragedy.


    When he took the position, Campbell really realized the difficult situation. Everything in reality told him that it was not that the previous government did not want to reform, it was that the interests it touched were too great to dare to start easily.


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    Minister of Trade Lloyd George: "This is our statistics on the import and export trade report for the first half of the year. The situation is very bad.


    Compared with the same period last year, the total export volume in the first half of this year was 0.46% lower than the same period last year, and the total import volume increased by 2.67% year-on-year. The trade deficit increased by 3 percentage points.


    This is the third consecutive year that our export trade has shrunk and our trade deficit has grown for the tenth year. To be precise, since the end of the European War, the empire''s trade deficit has been increasing.


    Affected by the shrinking exports and the trade deficit, the pound''s international status has also been impacted.


    Especially in the European world, countries have adopted Aegis and gold for trade settlement, and the British pound has been marginalized.


    The fundamental reason for all this is mainly because domestic industrial and commercial products have lost their competitiveness in the international market.


    In a series of emerging industries such as machinery manufacturing, electric power equipment, internal combustion engine and automobile industries, there is almost no shadow of imperial commodities.


    Even our homeland is now full of Shenra manufacturing. If things continue like this, sooner or later the empire''s economy will have problems. "


    The trade deficit is nothing new. Since the industrialization of Fawau, Britain has gradually been in a deficit position in international trade.


    With the first-hand advantage in the first industrial revolution, this deficit did not bring disaster to the British, but pushed the pound internationally.


    It''s just that the good times didn''t last long, and with the continuous growth of the trade deficit, problems slowly emerged. Excessive deficit has directly led to the outflow of wealth.


    After all, not all countries are willing to accept pound sterling. If you want to reap the world by printing tickets, Britain does not have that strength yet.


    With the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, Aegis began to grab the pound sterling market, and this situation became more and more obvious.


    Everyone is not a fool. Watching Britain''s trade deficit is getting bigger and bigger, no one is willing to hold the British pound on a large scale and pay for the consumption of the British.


    As time goes by, more and more European countries are no longer willing to accept the pound settlement.


    The share of the British pound in the international currency market has decreased. To quell the trade deficit, the only way to fill this hole is with real money.


    Although there were colonies that could be plundered, the continued outflow of gold and silver still became a problem that plagued the British government.


    It is very simple to change all of this. Either take back the lost market or develop new products to open up new markets.


    It is a pity that the competition this time is the Holy Roman Empire, and the deterrence of force has no effect, and competition by normal commercial means simply cannot grab the market.


    It is even more unrealistic to develop new products. British companies are so powerful, and there will be no shrinking export trade volume.


    Labor Secretary Burns: "Affected by the economic downturn, domestic labor conflicts and employment issues have also become acute.


    According to data from our survey, our unemployment rate rose by another 0.3% in the first half of this year. It may seem inconspicuous, but this has been rising for five consecutive years.


    Not to mention the labor conflict, just look at the procession team outside. Since the beginning of this year, there has been an increase in the number of events.


    Take London as an example. In the first half of the year, there were 16 strikes with a scale of more than 1,000 people, and demonstrations occurred almost every month.


    If it is not certain that this is London, I doubt whether I have entered Paris by mistake. The frequency of this strike is simply beyond..."


    It can be seen that Burns really wants to solve the problem. As the first working class representative to join the cabinet, even if only for political reasons, Burns must also make achievements.


    Before he took office, he believed that as long as the legislation protects the interests of labor and prohibits capitalists from acting arbitrarily, it is enough.


    After learning the first-hand information, Burns doubted his eyes for a while.


    Now the problem in Britain is not just a problem of capitalists'' recklessness. The bigger problem lies in the challenge of the survival of the enterprise.


    Emerging industries have been shattered, and traditional industries are facing a series of problems such as cruel market competition, meager profits and overcapacity.


    The choice of the original time and space British capitalists was to reduce production capacity and play in the colonies behind closed doors. Anyway, the colony market in Britain is big enough to provide them with old age.


    As for updating machinery and equipment, increasing investment in research and development, and facing international competition. Just shout some exciting slogans on your lips, if you really do, you lose.


    Capital is the most realistic. If you can lie down and make money without risk, why take the risk to participate in international competition?


    Data will not deceive people. No matter which country it is, radical and R&D companies die the fastest. On the contrary, conservative companies that don''t want to make progress live longer.


    Perhaps conservative companies will one day be eliminated by the market, but before they are eliminated by the market, capitalists have already made enough money from them.


    In contrast, companies that have continued to invest in R&D will be happy if they succeed, but once there is a problem in the middle, it will be lost.


    Capital hates risks, and making money steadily is the greatest happiness. Capitalists who are willing to bet on their wealth and win a better tomorrow for the enterprise are always a minority.


    Chancellor of the Exchequer Herbert Henry Asquith: "These problems have already appeared. In order to solve domestic economic problems, the previous government twice lowered the tax rate of industrial and commercial enterprises.


    If it is not rejected by the parliament, they are even preparing to launch an export subsidy program to increase the market competitiveness of enterprises.


    It''s just that these can only treat symptoms. If we want to really solve the problem, we still have to rely on our own efforts.


    I have to admit that we have fallen behind in many areas. Shinra''s products are all over the streets. Just compare one with similar domestic products. Our company does not do well in terms of cost performance.


    The trouble now is that domestic capitalists lack interest in technological innovation, especially in the field of machinery and equipment, and lack the spirit of innovation.


    What the capitalists want is to end free trade, restart trade barriers, and rely on tariffs to protect the market.


    Of course, they are not so direct. The good name is: use trade barriers to temporarily protect the domestic casualty market and buy time for enterprise technological innovation.


    But we all know that with the enthusiasm of domestic companies investing in scientific research, I am afraid that this situation will not change in the next century. "


    Regardless of policies, in the final analysis, they are all interests. Because of interests, the British government established a free trade system; also because of interests, the British government now has to consider ending free trade.


    Even Asquith is very disgusted with all of this and feels that these uninspiring guys are the **** of Britain, and they must be carefully considered.


    Seeing the tense atmosphere, Prime Minister Campbell waved his hand and said: "These problems are the realities we will face in the coming days.


    The fact that Britain has come to the present stage is the result of these problems. The reality tells us that Britain has reached the time when it has to reform.


    If this continues, not to mention that it will compete with the Holy Roman Empire, and the social contradictions in the country will be able to toss our half-life.


    The protection of the market can be considered, but how to protect, which step to protect, and what impact it will have, these must be carefully considered.


    All these issues affect the whole body. Once we adopt trade barriers, other countries are bound to follow up, and our import and export trade will definitely be affected by that time.


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 Chapter 1071： A new steel center that didnt happen in time

    The British are about to reform. For most countries, this is definitely a happy event worthy of celebration.


    "Reform" may not necessarily make the country stronger, but it will certainly make the government busy.


    The larger the country and the longer the regime, the more problems it will encounter in the process of "reform." The problems faced by Britain, a century-old world hegemon, are naturally comprehensive.


    From the colony to the mainland, there are too many problems left over from history, which require the government to find a solution.


    It can be described as "moving the whole body by pulling one start". Even if the London government is only carrying out partial reforms, it will be enough for them to be busy for a while.


    History has proven that as long as the British get busy, international disputes will be greatly reduced and the world will become harmonious.


    In fact, with the reunification of the Holy Roman Empire, the frequency of the British doing things has decreased a lot in recent years.


    With the Holy Roman Empire being constrained positively, most of the energy of the British government was held back, so naturally there was no time to toss other countries.


    Now that the British government wants to carry out internal reforms, there is no more energy to toss. For politicians around the world, this is a major benefit, which means that everyone can sleep for a few more days.


    Although the two powers are now standing side by side, the only one who loves toss is Britain. As for the other overlord, he is obviously a farmer.


    Looking through the international news, we know that since the establishment of the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire, apart from supporting the expulsion of the Japanese by Spain, only the establishment of a peacekeeping force in France has been established.


    If it hadn''t been for the double eagle flag of the Habsburg dynasty flying all over the world, everyone would have forgotten the new overlord.


    Of course, this is only for ordinary people, and politicians will never forget. Failure to do things does not mean that you have no ability to do things.


    With Shinra''s minister to foreign countries to tear down the British every day, everyone knows that this is not an easy master. Especially in the past two years, the Shenra Navy has often driven out "super battleships" to wander around, exchanging learning experiences in the name.


    Obviously, it doesn''t make any sense to exchange experiences with dreadnought ships with ironclad ships of several thousand tons.


    If it was not Liwei, no one would believe it. If you know, you know, politics is hardly confused. The overlord countries have come to "friendly exchanges", and you have to cooperate!


    Fortunately, the Shenluo Navy only strolled around and swore a sense of existence, and did not take the opportunity to blackmail them, letting everyone breathe a sigh of relief.


    The end result is that the British government''s progress in wooing its allies has become particularly unsatisfactory. Although the Royal Navy has the world''s largest tonnage, the number of super battleships has already suffered.


    There is no alternative, the construction of warships also takes time. Shinra''s first-generation super battleship "Rome" was in service in 1900, and British talents have just begun to develop projects.


    With great efforts, the British super battleship was towed to serve in 1903. This is already super level.


    From project design, construction to final service, it only took more than two years, which is enough to prove the strength of Britain''s shipbuilding industry.


    This is useless. According to the construction rate of one ship per year, Shinra''s fourth super battleship has already been launched, and service within the year is almost a certainty.


    The Royal Navy has fallen behind, only temporarily, but the impact on countries is still huge.


    Step by step, step by step.


    The naval technological revolution has broken out. Can the Royal Navy, which is temporarily at a disadvantage, really catch up?


    The British shipbuilding industry was able to crush almost all countries in the world, except for the Holy Roman Empire. This is determined by the market and is not changed by personal will.


    The seeds of doubt have been planted, and everyone''s inference about Britain''s invincibility has already been shaken.


    Since it is impossible to determine the outcome, it is natural not to stand in a hurry. At the moment, we have not yet reached the point of "non-friend or enemy". You can take a little while and take a better look.


    Countries all over the world are relaxed, but Franz has a headache. The international situation has become unrecognizable, and no one can be sure whether the British reforms will succeed.


    Campbell was elected as prime minister in December 1905. He met God in April 1908, and he was actually in power for less than two years.


    In such a short period of time, it is obviously impossible to complete the reform plan, but history''s evaluation of him is still not low.


    Because of the butterfly effect and the impact of the domestic economic downturn and the intensification of social conflicts, all walks of life in the British society realized that reforms were necessary, and Campbell, the reform leader, was elected in 1902.


    Being elected three years early means that the reformists have three more years. For a country, "three years" may not seem long, but it can change many things.


    Britain still has a very strong foundation. Once the internal conflicts are resolved and the colony is integrated, it still has great potential.


    With ready-made examples before him, Franz cannot guarantee that the British will not follow suit.


    In case the British were stimulated and followed the Shenluo to entrust them and completely eat Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other regions, it would be a proper world empire.


    With such a large support, even if it loses in the struggle for hegemony, Britain is still a top power.


    The only thing to be thankful for is that England is underpopulated and can''t digest such a large territory for a while. Otherwise Franz could only do it in advance.


    ...


    Frederick: "Father, this is the new economic construction plan drafted by the cabinet. On the basis of the previous five-year plan, a new economic revitalization plan for the west has been added, and a lot of money is prepared to build the Ruhr Industrial Zone.


    I have studied, the Ruhr area is indeed suitable for the development of industry, especially heavy industry. Not only is the transportation convenient, it is also close to the source of raw materials.


    Once developed, it was the industrial center of the western part of the empire. It is of great significance to promote the economic development of the western region.


    The most important thing is that the heavy industry of the empire is too scattered. Limited by industrial raw materials, there are more than a dozen heavy industry centers throughout the country, but there is no real core.


    Before the development of the empire, such a decentralized layout can increase the country''s security, so it cannot be wrong.


    The current situation is different. We no longer have enemies on the European continent. We have completely developed a core to further promote the development of the domestic economy. "


    "Revitalizing the Western Economy", if it were before, would be a joke.


    We must know that the European continent has always had an obvious feature, that is, Western Europe has the most developed economy, followed by Central Europe, Northern Europe and Southern Europe again, and Eastern Europe''s economy has been at the bottom.


    However, this situation has undergone a fundamental change since the revival of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Eastern Europe¡¯s economy is still at the bottom, and Northern Europe¡¯s changes are not significant. Western Europe¡¯s economy has been declining in recent years. On the contrary, Central and Southern Europe has become the most economically developed region in the world.


    Of course, the economic development of southern Europe is only developed in some regions. The economy of Italy still hasn''t improved much, let alone Spain.


    Whether they are regarded as southern European countries or Western European countries, there is no unified conclusion on this issue.


    The only certainty is that placing them in Southern Europe will lower the economic average, while placing them in Western Europe can pull them up a few points.


    The main reason was the pot of war. A European War destroyed the pillar of France, including the territory of the western part of Shenra, and suffered heavy losses due to the war.


    As for Britain, it is not a mainland country, so it can''t be forgotten. In order to exclude the British, Shinra, whether it was government documents or broadcast newspapers, tacitly threw Britain out of Europe.


    After the end of the European War, the Vienna government launched the western reconstruction plan. Just rebuilding, there is no further development.


    In particular, the territory of the newly acquired area is limited by the population, and the local economy has not improved much and has become a dragging area.


    In order to change all this, the Vienna government is not without efforts. Just before, I was mainly busy restoring the post-war infrastructure.


    As for the development of the economy, there must be someone first. Although the population of the Holy Roman Empire is quite large, the empire is too big to stand up.


    When the country is bigger, there will be more "key projects". In contrast, the western region under reconstruction did not occupy a high position in the economic strategy of the empire.


    It is not comparable to the African Loop Railway, nor to the petrochemical industry chain in the Middle East, nor to the local automotive and aviation industries.


    In the western regions where the economic strategy is not high and the population is lacking, the resources available are naturally limited.


    Encouraging immigration is unrealistic, there are too many places to grab people. The western territory on the border is not competitive at all.


    In the eyes of ordinary people, running to the west to be neighbors with the French is in itself a big challenge. Who knows when the fight will start again.


    In a sense, this is also the pot of the Vienna government. Deliberately suppressing reports on the domestic situation in France, even if there are occasional newspaper publications, it is an understatement.


    Ordinary people don''t even know that the French empire, which used to be so powerful, is now a plucked phoenix.


    There are three fires for new officials, and due to the great achievements of the previous government, the new cabinet dare not change course easily. This has been held back for several years, and only now have I found an opportunity.


    The distribution of heavy industry in the Holy Roman Empire is indeed too scattered. It''s not that Franz doesn''t want to concentrate, but that he can''t concentrate at all.


    There are many areas suitable for the development of heavy industry, but due to various reasons, the upper limit of development is inherently restricted.


    Take the steel industry as an example. Shinra has seven steel centers with an annual output of one million tons; areas with an annual output of 500,000 tons are even more; however, with so many steel centers, those with an annual output of five million tons There are none at all.


    In this era, such capacity can still be obtained. If left in later generations, any township and village enterprise can kill in seconds.


    It''s not that steel companies don''t work hard, but natural conditions are too restrictive. With the increase in production capacity, the cost has also increased, and many steel centers have actually developed to the limit of existing technology.


    From the perspective of the development of the Holy Roman Empire, the annual steel production capacity of 28.78 million tons obviously cannot meet the demand.


    According to the forecast of economic experts, the demand for steel in the Holy Roman Empire will increase to 50 million tons in the next two decades.


    Theoretically speaking, by tapping the potential of all the steel centers in Shinra, the demand can be met without the need for continued expansion.


    Obviously, theory is only theory. The society is constantly developing, and the demand for steel is also increasing day by day.


    The current forecast of 50 million tons of demand is not static. After all, the Holy Roman Empire is too big, and the potential demand is unimaginable.


    From the experience of previous lives, as long as Shenluo does not decline, the future steel demand will definitely be used in units of 100 million yuan. It is nothing more than a matter of time.


    However, the future is always the future, and one must focus on the present. After receiving the document and reading it briefly, Franz said slowly: "This plan is too radical.


    I don''t doubt that the Ruhr area can build a steel center with an annual output of 10 million tons, but don''t forget that it is the economic market, not the government, that really determines the production capacity.


    The world economy is indeed booming now, but don¡¯t forget that there are already problems with the British economy. The London government is carrying out reforms at this time. What if it withdraws from the free trade system?


    Once the British adopt trade barriers, there are definitely not a few countries that will follow suit, and our foreign trade exports are bound to be affected.


    Even if the economic crisis broke out because of this, I would not be surprised. Is there still such a large demand for steel in the short term?


    If we are unlucky, our steel center will be put into operation in a few years, just in time for a new round of economic crisis, then what should we do? "


    It is not Franz conservative, but it is the economic crisis in the capitalist economic world. Judging from past laws, it is almost once every ten years.


    It has been several years since the last economic crisis, and now the construction of a steel center has begun. Even if it did not catch up with the crisis when it was put into operation, it would have entered a crisis countdown.


    With the outbreak of massive overcapacity, the domestic steel industry is absolutely wailing. I don''t know how many industries will be tossed to death.


    The most tragic thing is the steel industry of Shinra, which is either government invested or controlled by a royal consortium. Private capital rarely touches these high-input and long-term industries.


    The industry created by oneself will destroy one''s own enterprise, which is definitely a manifestation of brain flooding.


    Even if it is to be done, it must be done slowly. For example, the production capacity should be controlled to one million tons first, and then continuously increased according to market demand.


    From this perspective, the current cabinet is not as comprehensive as the predecessor when considering issues.


    If it was purely for political achievements, the previous government had done it a long time ago, how could it be possible to stay in the present?


    It is not difficult to build a steel center, as long as the basic conditions are available, you just need to invest money in it.


    Even if the cabinet lacks the ability to look at problems, Franz is not ready to change now. Geniuses are always a minority, and most people are of ordinary level.


    Being able to hold back for several years and continue the policy of the predecessor without major disturbances has proved that this government is stable enough.


    Although the problem is not comprehensive enough, the plan is essentially correct. If the project is divided in stages and the construction progress is slowed down a bit, then there will be no problems.


    From this perspective, the biggest problem with this plan is actually "too high" because the Vienna government''s plan is to be completed within five years.


    After listening to Franz''s explanation, Frederick was shocked and said: "It is impossible for the British to withdraw from the free trade system?


    You must know that the free trade system was proposed by the British government itself. When the treaty was concluded, the British made a promise in front of the world. "


    With the development of the times, the capitalist world economy has become more and more closely connected. Once the British withdraw from the free trade system, the world economy will definitely go wrong.


    With John Bull''s consistent style of harming others and detrimental to himself, once he decides to retreat, he will definitely break the free trade system, and it is impossible for Shinra to continue to enjoy the dividends of the free trade era.


    After such a shock, Shinra''s economy will definitely be greatly affected, and the market''s demand for steel will also shrink sharply.


    In this context, it is obviously out of fashion to add a steel center with an annual output of 10 million tons.


    Franz rolled his eyes: "There is nothing impossible, and credibility is the same for the British.


    Once it is found that it is not in its own interests, it is inevitable to tear up the free trade agreement. Haven''t done it yet, that''s because the British are still playing internal games.


    The British have been a beneficiary of the free trade system for a long time, and have naturally created vested interest groups. Now the free trade system is not good for them. If they want to withdraw at this time, those with vested interests will naturally oppose it.


    If you pay attention to the London newspapers, you should know that there are more and more discussions surrounding free trade, and supporters and opponents have quarreled.


    The quarrel among the people is only the beginning of the problem. Before long, the British Parliament will have discussions.


    Campbell''s election manifesto also mentioned the issue of free trade. Although he did not directly say that it would be abolished, in his speech he still hinted at export subsidies to some industries.


    These are signals. With the continuous deterioration of the British economy, vested interests alone will not last long.


    If the British government does not want to see the domestic manufacturing industry squeezed to death by us, it will be a matter of time before it adopts trade barriers. For Campbell, exiting the free trade system is far easier than carrying out internal reforms.


    Judging from the current situation, this time will not exceed two years. We can start to prepare, and don''t be caught off guard by the British. "


    Don''t be surprised to discuss a question for "two years". For the British Parliament, this is just normal operation.


    Withdrawing from the "free trade system" is a major event. It can be said that it is related to the national fortune of Britain. What if we don''t study it well?


    Compared with the forty-five years of "Brexit" discussions in later generations, the ability to make decisions within two years is already very efficient.

 Chapter 1072： Panama Canal

    The British government is carrying out internal reforms, and the Vienna government is also busy building internal affairs, but international conflicts have not stopped because of this.


    Failure to do what the enemy wants to do is victory. The two big BOSS opened the mutual pit mode again.


    Pits are not easy to dig. In the field of pit people, both London and Vienna are master-level players. Generally, pits simply cannot bury people.


    Because of the reform, the British government is now in fierce internal fighting, but this does not mean that the Vienna government can do something.


    Britain and Shenluo have faced each other for so many years, and the two countries have unified their thinking early and labeled each other as an "enemy."


    To this day, there is no pro-British faction in Vienna, and no pro-Austrian faction in the British government. Traditional friendships have long been exhausted in conflicts of interest.


    If the Vienna government really does not know the so-called blending in, it may be forced by the threat of foreign enemies, and the British government will reach a compromise in advance.


    But not doing anything and wasting this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Frederick was not reconciled.


    You know, the Vienna government has not taken any action against the British; but the British government''s small actions against Shinra have never stopped.


    "Shinra threat theory", "anti-dumping theory", "liberal security theory"...a series of international hot topics were all made by the British.


    The rumors and rumors are purely "three people become a tiger". Once there are too many people, it will not be washed away.


    Frankly speaking, Frederick is not afraid of gossip. For big countries, international public opinion is the same.


    The crux of the problem lies in the fact that the British are not simply spreading rumors. Many things do exist, but they are slightly exaggerated.


    For example: "The problem of commodity dumping" is real. Under the free trade system, the industrially powerful Holy Roman Empire did take advantage of it and dumped in certain areas.


    The earliest large-scale dumping of goods was led by the British, and even more so than Shinra.


    At that time, the British used cotton cloth as a sharp weapon to dump them all over the world, destroying the textile industry of all countries, and making a lot of money without being satisfied, and then playing the opium trade.


    In a sense, Britain¡¯s brilliance is built on the three of "colonization", "dumping" and "drugs."


    Now that the lid is uncovered, it is naturally not the conscience of the British who discovered that, mainly in the cruel market competition, they have changed from dumpers to dumped.


    What causes and results. Britain was left behind in the second industrial revolution, and the emerging industries were completely beaten by the Shenluo, and certain subdivisions were simply blank.


    The cotton textile industry, which originally had an advantage, has also been hit by national capitals of various countries, and its development has been very unsatisfactory in recent years.


    There is no way, who makes the textile industry the first step of industrialization in all countries?


    It is not so much that Shinra is competing with Britain, it is better to say that all industrialized countries are competing with Britain.


    In contrast, Shinra''s situation is much better.


    Whether it is the electric power, internal combustion engine automobile industry, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and biological, or all kinds of mechanical equipment manufacturing, all need science and technology to support, the threshold is inherently higher than the textile industry.


    Countries that have just begun to industrialize simply do not have the ability to develop in-depth in these fields, and naturally there is no impact.


    Since they can''t eat this bowl of rice at home, the British, who are a dung stick, naturally have to set up the table.


    It seems that the British are "opposing commodity dumping," but they are actually paving the way for the "disruption of the free trade system."


    Not only the British have done things like smashing the pot, but the Vienna government has also done it.


    You know, Franz was the first emperor to publicly demand the prohibition of opium, and he brought the world to play anti-drug activities.


    Affected by this, it directly led to the premature collapse of the British drug empire. Otherwise, Britain¡¯s foreign trade deficit would not be as severe as it is now.


    According to the original progress in time and space, the British drug empire gradually collapsed after opium cultivation in various countries developed and diluted profits with drugs.


    Feng Shui turns, and now it is the turn of the Vienna government to have a headache. As the world''s largest industrial country, the demand for the commodity sales market is self-evident.


    Once the free trade system collapses and the era of trade barriers comes, import and export trade will definitely be greatly affected, which will definitely be a major blow to Shinra''s economy.


    In contrast, other rumors are not worth mentioning. In this age of the weak and the strong, the "Shinra Threat Theory" brings not only the suspicion of various countries, but also deep fear.


    Can''t let you convince me, let you fear me, it''s the same. In a sense, this shameless spirit is also learned from the British.


    It can only be said that the times will change people, and it can also change a country. As the overlord of an era, there is always something worth learning from.


    No matter how deep the conflict between Shenluo and Britain is, it cannot affect the Vienna government to learn from the British how to be a hegemon.


    To be precise, Prince Frederick wanted to learn from the British. As for Emperor Franz, who is already in semi-retirement, he is now over the age of learning.


    When the Holy Roman Empire has fully achieved hegemony, Franz will officially retire. How to be a hegemonic issue, that is what Frederick needs to consider.


    "When you encounter something that you don''t know where to start, just hold back."


    Frederick was instilled in this truth since he was a child, so he does not lack patience. In fact, anyone who has been a prince for more than forty years will not lack patience.


    When you open a history book, you know that a prince with a bad mentality usually died early. Compared with many of his peers, Frederick was already lucky, at least he took power early.


    You must know that Edward VII, who was also the crown prince, was not allowed to touch politics until he was fifty years old.


    As for the future generations of Prince Charles, who is known as the Living Years series, whether he can survive the long standby queen, it is still unknown.


    Of course, what is even more tragic is that this prince has no chance to be in power, waiting for just a rubber stamp crown.


    ...


    Vienna Palace


    Foreign Secretary Frankel: "Your Highness, the United States of America sent a diplomatic note, hoping to obtain the right to excavate the Panama Canal."


    The "Panama Canal" was excavated by the French decades ago. Unfortunately, when Napoleon III was busy expanding into the Italian region, the Panama region fell into the hands of Austria.


    In the face of an uncooperative colonial government, the construction of the Panama Canal will naturally not go smoothly. After several years of intermittent tossing, it finally ended in the bankruptcy of the Canal Company.


    The absence of the French does not mean that the Panama Canal is over. In fact, many people within the Holy Roman Empire wanted to dig this golden waterway.


    Unfortunately, no matter what kind of excavation plan came to the hands of the Vienna government, it was eventually rejected.


    Everyone knows that this is a political issue. The capitalists of Shinra have all experienced severe beatings from the society and did not have the courage to confront the government.


    In the days that followed, the Panama Canal seemed to have been forgotten, and no one mentioned it again.


    This situation has continued until recent years. With the booming capitalist world economy, transportation has become an important factor restricting the development of the western states of the United States.


    Rail transportation cannot meet the demand, and shipping has to revolve halfway around the earth. The United States urgently needs to dig a canal that shortens the distance between east and west coasts.


    Hearing this unexpected news, Frederick smiled and said: "What conditions did the Americans give, they can''t do nothing, just want to come over the empty glove white wolf?"


    It is necessary to negotiate conditions. To suppress the development of the Panama Canal is itself a means for Shenluo to suppress the development of Americans.


    Now that the U.S. government has spoken out, even if it is only a test, it is impossible for it to fail under any conditions.


    The empty glove white wolf bullies the small country for a while, playing so much with a dominant country is just looking for abuse. Not only will it fail to work, it will also worsen the diplomatic relations between the two countries.


    Foreign Secretary Frankel smiled slightly and said: "The Americans did not give clear conditions, but in the process of contact, their Secretary of State made hints.


    As long as we are willing to give up the Panama Canal Zone, they will support us in the next battle for hegemony.


    Of course, this should be part of the condition, and they want more.


    After all, it is not common for great powers to contend for hegemony. Americans probably think they are important and want to take the opportunity to tear off a piece of meat. "


    Put forward such conditions, the United States is naturally not aimless.


    From the perspective of economic aggregates alone, the United States of America is already the world''s fourth strongest country after Shinra, Britain and the Russian Empire.


    The total amount of industry is even higher than the Russians, second only to Shinra and Britain. Because of its contending with the Southern Union, the United States also maintains a Continental Army.


    According to the current internationally recognized view, the United States of America is the fifth largest country in the world after Spain, and many people even think that the United States is stronger than Spain.


    With such a strong family background, in the next battle between Shenluo and Britain, the United States naturally has the confidence to stand in line.


    At least in the Americas, which company the United States supports will have an advantage in the competition in the Americas.


    Especially in recent years, the continuous wooing of the London government has made Americans realize their importance and want to take the opportunity to make a profit.


    There is no doubt that for people who sell goods, the more buyers the better. The British bid alone is obviously not as good as the bidding between Shenluo and Britain.


    Frederick nodded: "The appetite of the Americans is not that big. It should be regarded as restraint if we did not ask us to support them in annexing the alliance.


    It''s a pity that we don''t need them now, nor are we interested in helping them carry the sedan chair, so that they can benefit from the British master. "


    It can be seen that Frederick doesn''t have any favors with this kind of twenty-five boys. The closer to the world overlord, the deeper Frederick studied.


    When it comes to choosing allies, Frederick still prefers countries that can form alliances for a long time, rather than the second-to-five boys who are destined to rebel.


    The Vienna government has not won the United States. It is not because the United States has no strength, but mainly because there is a serious conflict of interest between the two countries.


    The reason is very simple. Once the Holy Roman Empire becomes the overlord of the world, it will have far greater control over the world than the British.


    After all, the British are just a sea power country, while the Shenluo develops sea power and land power together. Not only is the military strength stronger, but the overall national power of Shenluo is stronger.


    For small and weak countries, this is not a bad thing. At least the food of the Vienna government is much better than that of the British, and they don''t like to do things. Everyone will have a better life.


    For a regional hegemon like the United States of America, things are not so wonderful.


    "American America", let''s go back to sleep first, you will have everything when you fall asleep.


    Apart from other things, at least reunification is hopeless.


    The British wanted to prevent the reunification of the United States, and at most they supported the South with economic sanctions and weapons and equipment; instead of the Holy Roman Empire, they would send troops on their own.


    In the face of Britain''s low-potential opponent, you can still catch up slowly by farming; if you encounter a giant like Shinra, you have to be kept under pressure.


    The facts are in sight, so when it comes to wooing overseas allies, the Vienna government has acted quite buddhistly.


    In general, after the British government has finished pulling people, the Vienna government will directly accept their enemies.


    For example, before the United States was wooed by the British government, the Confederate nations sought out Shinra on their own, and even saved the cost of wooing allies.


    Although slightly weaker in strength, the Vienna government itself is not prepared to use the power of its allies in this hegemony struggle, as long as someone follows the flag and shouts.


    Prime Minister Chandler reminded: "His Royal Highness, we should still contact the United States. At least we must act in a sincere manner to make the Union countries feel pressured.


    As far as I know, the Confederate nations have been insecure for a while and have reached out to northern Mexico. If you don''t beat them, maybe someday they will invade Mexico again. "


    "Ambition" is a thing, but every country will have it, it is nothing more than a matter of size.


    The United States wants to reunify, and the Allied nations also want to strengthen their own strength. Especially in recent years, the land of the Union countries has been almost developed, and farmers have turned their sights overseas.


    When you open the map, you will know that there are only a few neighbors in the alliance, and they have no choice at all.


    Frankly speaking, farmers'' desire for land is far stronger than capitalists. For farmers, land is wealth.


    In contrast, capitalists don''t have much demand for land, they are more concerned about economic benefits.


    Of course, this is also directly related to the force value. Generally speaking, capitalists are usually more afraid of death. It is really embarrassing to let them go to the battlefield with guns.


    After pondering for a moment, Frederick slowly said: "If this is the case, then we simply grant the Americans the right to excavate the Panama Canal.


    Anyway, the canal cannot be dug out in a day or two. We can also put forward some restrictive conditions to delay the progress of the project.


    It is estimated that before the canal is open to navigation, the game between us and the British should come to an end.


    If the United States really fell towards us, it would be fine. If they and the British dazzled, then as punishment for standing in the wrong team, we would take back the Panama Canal. "


    The premise of all this is that Shinra wins this hegemony struggle, and the winner has the right to speak. But if you really lose in the game, Panama will not be able to keep it.


    It is not the first time that the Vienna government has done anything about the ownership of the canal. The Suez Canal was originally shared by France and Austria. After a European War, the canal had nothing to do with the French.


    In the long run, the Panama Canal will be opened sooner or later. Once the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire stabilizes, the Vienna government will also open canals.


    This is determined by interests. The golden waterway is not only gold, but also the lifeline of the American economy.


    Holding this lifeline, coupled with Shinra''s mighty strength, can''t help the Americans not being obedient.

 Chapter 1073： Evil free trade

    The spring breeze of reform blows across the British Isles, but Britain has not been able to change its face. It¡¯s not that reform is not feasible, but the crux of the problem lies in how to reform.


    The domestic economy continues to decline, stimulating the British, and the elite group knows that Britain has reached a fork in the road and must carry out social reforms.


    Despite economic problems, Britain is still at its peak. The European world is not popular in saying that it is prosperous and declining, and they have done it once by turning over the history books of Britain.


    If it were not for the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, which increased the pressure on them, it is estimated that most British people would not even have a sense of crisis.


    In fact, even now, the British do not have a strong sense of crisis and do not think that the powerful British Empire is in danger of overthrowing.


    There is no way, Shinra is too peaceful. Even if a super battleship was created, it just came out and went back for a while.


    The originally anticipated arms race, because the Vienna government did not follow up in time, made the British lose interest.


    After all, there are still a lot of old-fashioned warships in Britain. At this time, when the "Dumpling Contest" is started, all the old-fashioned warships in front will be scrapped.


    The landlord¡¯s family has no surplus, especially during the downturn of the domestic economy, the government¡¯s fiscal revenue does not rise but falls, and the budget has to be saved.


    Anyway, there is strait protection, as long as the Royal Navy''s advantage is still there, everyone will not panic.


    If the external pressure is not enough, the internal unity naturally cannot be united. After all, reform is also a double-edged sword. Some people benefit from it, while others suffer.


    Vested interest groups are unwilling to give up their interests, and contradictions arise. From the beginning of the reform, the British Parliament fell into a noisy mode.


    The power of the British government this year is still very limited. Not only is there a parliamentary restriction, there is also a king pressing on it.


    As the king of Britain who reshaped the glory of the monarchy, Edward VII is not a rubber stamp. The cabinet government wants to toss casually, it is simply impossible.


    Conservatives are strong, and the government''s internal constraints are so large, and the progress of the Campbell government''s reform is naturally not fast.


    For a large country, reform is naturally appropriate to delay rather than urgent. It doesn''t matter if it is slower, but it will cause big problems if it is faster.


    But for companies, the situation is completely different. Fortunately, the traditional industry has built a moat, so it can survive even if there is an impact.


    The real bad luck is emerging industries. Constrained by the small local market in Britain, it is inherently inadequate. In addition, the start is a step slower, and the competitors have been killed before they can fully develop.


    The most typical of these are machinery and equipment manufacturing and the automotive industry chain. Related companies have either gone bankrupt or are on the verge of bankruptcy.


    ...


    Stepping out of the government office building, McCall''s smiling face has disappeared. As the boss of a leading high-end machine tool manufacturer in Britain, McCall¡¯s small life should have been very moist.


    The reality is quite the opposite. Because of misjudgments in the second industrial revolution, McCall''s machine tool factory has always focused on traditional fields.


    Not only his family, but British machine tool manufacturers have all plunged into the steam engine field, and they have not deployed in the emerging power field.


    Along with the large-scale popularization of electric power, electric power has also emerged as a new force, gradually occupying a dominant position in industrial production.


    Step by step, step by step.


    By the time McCall reacted, competitors'' products had already reached the British Isles. With excellent performance and low operating costs, they quickly snatched a large piece of cake from them.


    Thanks to the conservativeness of British capital, the lack of diligence in replacing equipment, and the merits of the steam engine that have not been completely eliminated, McCall''s factory survived.


    It''s just that with the strong entry of competitors, their orders were still taken away, especially in overseas markets almost all are lost.


    The market share has decreased. In order to survive, the British machine tool companies that chose the wrong path have passively fallen into a brutal price war.


    Even the leading companies are no exception. After all, now they are just the leader of Britain, not the leader of the world. Compared with its international counterparts, McCall''s enterprise has fallen behind in comprehensive technology.


    Changing the track is easy to say, but if you want to do it on the new track, it is not so easy.


    In order to survive, McCall had to ask the government for help.


    Don''t talk about "free economy, oppose government interference in the market", those are slogans that are shouted when needed; they are not needed now, so naturally they have to be thrown away.


    As the leader of the "high-tech" industry, there are always some privileges. Regardless of whether the technology has lagged behind its international counterparts, McCall''s machine tool factory in China is still a big brother.


    As long as the London government does not want to see the field of high-end machine tools and all fall under the control of competitors, it must support local companies.


    For his own personal interests, McCall, who used to admire free trade, has now become a firm advocate of "trade barriers."


    There is no way, no extraordinary means, normal business competition, simply can not compete with competitors.


    Even if McCall is cruel to increase the R&D budget of 50,000 pounds, it is far from comparable to the investment of competitors.


    The technology itself is backward and the investment in research and development is insufficient. It is obviously a big dream to rely on technological breakthroughs to overwhelm competitors.


    It is not impossible to continue to increase investment, but McCall is first and foremost a capitalist. For capitalists, interest comes first. As long as you can make money, it doesn''t matter whether you can surpass your competitors.


    If it is really unlimited investment, it may be able to catch up technically, but the return on investment is absolutely impossible to see.


    If you can''t make money, it''s useless even if you become No. 1 in the world.


    Investors have only one requirement for a company-to be able to make money; there is only one indicator for evaluating whether a company is excellent-enough to make enough money.


    McCall has already passed the second year of Secondary Two, so naturally he would not put all his wealth in Stud for the sake of a name.


    Instead of conducting research and trade, it is better to conduct political public relations and directly keep competitors out of the country.


    The domestic market alone may not be able to make a lot of profits for companies, at least to ensure long-term profits.


    As long as there is enough time, McCall believes that his company will definitely catch up in the future, and then go to compete with international competitors in the market.


    As for how long this time is, no one knows. It may be three or five years, or it may be twenty years and thirty years, anyway, hope is always there.


    ...


    No matter how the situation changes, as long as the life goes on, the banquet is always indispensable.


    Leaving the Government Avenue, McCall drove a luxury sedan produced in Shinra to the outskirts, to a manor named "Petter".


    Tonight, there is a banquet organized by business leaders. As an important member of the business community, McCall was also invited.


    Although they arrived early, there was still a lot of people in the manor, and there were obviously many people who doubted the same thought.


    I don''t know when it started, "banquet" is no longer a mere "banquet". Most of the time, people attending banquets have their own goals.


    Stepping into the venue, McCall found his own small circle. McCall used to be the focus of banquets, and a group of people flattered everywhere.


    Unfortunately, the good times are not long. With the intensification of competition in the machine tool industry, the right to speak of machine tool companies in the market is constantly decreasing.


    Gone are the days when production orders were arranged a few years later, when the goods were relied on relationships.


    For the survival of the company, McCall had to put aside his face, actively participate in social communication activities, and strive to maintain the relationship with customers.


    Of course, this is not enough. Capital is profit-seeking, and if the quality of the product is not good, no matter how good the friendship is, it won¡¯t be the best.


    One of the important factors that can maintain the current basic market is that everyone is mixed in the same consortium and has a certain percentage of cross-shareholding.


    Everyone is a community of interests. In the case of products with comparable cost performance, everyone is more willing to use their own products.


    The performance is incomparable, it can only kill the price. The machine tool industry, which was originally a huge profit, has recently reached the price of cabbage.


    In the pure machine tool business, one machine is sold and one is lost. If it is not for after-sales service to make money, McCall''s machine tool companies can now consider closing their doors.


    After a short drink, McCall smiled and asked, "Byron, I haven''t seen you for a long time. How are you doing?"


    Regardless of the internal pressure, I have a passion for the customer McCall. It is this positive marketing attitude that allows McCall to overwhelm the domestic counterparts and secure the throne as the leader of the subdivision track.


    The middle-aged man shook his head and replied with a wry smile: "It''s very bad. The **** Austrian, like a rat, is constantly grabbing our wealth.


    Since they launched a new model last year, I haven''t had a comfortable day. To tell you the truth, I have made three layoffs since the beginning of the year. "


    It''s no secret. Just look at the brand of the car that is full of people and you will know what life is going on with British auto companies.


    The characteristic of industrialization is: the more products of the same type produced, the lower the production cost of a single product.


    The British automobile industry started not too late, even early. As early as 1680, the famous British scientist Newton envisioned jet cars. Although the jet car did not succeed, the concept of the car was put forward.


    In 1804, British engineer Richard Trevithick built the world''s first steam engine car, which opened the curtain of the British automobile industry.


    It''s a pity that the king of the start was played as bronze in the end. Since then, the history of automobile development has shifted from Britain to France, and then to Shenra.


    The steam engine car is also a car. Although it is not very convenient, it is still valuable in certain occasions, so a small amount of production is still carried out.


    It stands to reason that British auto companies with industrial heritage should not be left behind. The crux of the problem lies in the second industrial revolution.


    Missed the second wave of the industrial revolution, and the internal combustion engine technology did not keep up, the automobile engine became the biggest shortcoming in the British automobile industry.


    If the performance of our own engines cannot keep up, we can only import them from overseas. Anyway, it is the era of free trade, and you can buy them if you want.


    The core technology is controlled by others, and it is impossible not to pay the price. The most direct manifestation is the increase in production costs.


    It''s just that the engine is expensive, but it can be tolerated, and if it is a big deal, it will make a little less.


    The problem is that Britain''s car production capacity is very low, even the production of spare parts is not high, and the cost of production will go up.


    Most of the local-produced parts and accessories are not only more expensive than imported ones, but they can''t even keep up with their performance.


    There is no support for domestic production. Capital chasing profits is naturally cost-effective. The direct result is that the British car manufacturer has become a car assembly factory.


    In addition to bearing the name of a car manufacturer and adding a car logo, the auto repair shop outside their work is also capable.


    With the development of technology, information is becoming more and more transparent. After discovering this, more and more auto repair shops are playing cross-border, intensifying market competition.


    The domestic competition was fierce, but I didn''t expect international competitors to come back. With the advantages of performance, many of Shenluo''s car brands have gained a firm foothold.


    The first is the fall of high-end brands. You can see from the cars in the manor that they are almost all imported cars.


    Including Byron, the car manufacturer, the cars are also imported. There is no way, the performance of our own products is actually worse. For the sake of life safety, everyone knows how to choose.


    If you lose the high-end market, you will lose it. There is not much sales. Before the influx of imported cars, the most important means of transportation in British society was the carriage.


    Now it''s different, and a lot of cheap cars are also coming in. Assembling factories without core technology naturally have no good days, and a large number of market shares are squeezed out.


    In order for the company to survive, Byron had to choose to lay off employees and reduce production. But all these can only relieve urgent needs, and it is not enough to survive the crisis.


    The customer''s life is not easy, so McCall can''t ask the question of order naturally. In a sense, everyone is now in the same boat.


    If you want to live a comfortable life, you can only break the free trade system and rely on tariff barriers to protect the market.


    "Be more optimistic, my friend will get better. The difficulties are only temporary, and the main problem is the free trade system.


    Without this system, we would be able to raise tariffs to protect the market and gain time for enterprises to develop.


    The Austrians did just that. If they hadn''t implemented a trade barrier policy, they would have never become the world''s largest industrial power. "


    Lying is also a science. As a qualified capitalist, this is the most basic survival skill.


    Although McCall himself does not believe that Britain''s industry can be overtaken by protecting Britain''s industry by trade, he is absolutely not able to persuade him in terms of momentum.


    Raising his glass and bumping it, Byron drank it straight away, and then said angrily to his enemy: "My friend, you are right.


    It was all the fault of the evil "Free Trade Agreement". If it weren''t for this treaty, Britain''s wealth would not be taken away.


    For Britain, we must correct this error. We must not let this **** treaty continue to poison Britain¡¯s future..."


    ...

 Chapter 1074： From the Far East

    Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Once interest is involved, everything becomes complicated.


    Some people oppose "free trade", and others support it. Not everyone is a victim of "free trade". On the contrary, many industries in Britain are also beneficiaries of free trade.


    For example: the coal industry.


    Since the last century, Britain has been the world''s largest coal exporter. Today, nearly one-third of Britain¡¯s coal production capacity is used for export.


    Once the free trade system is withdrawn, the good days of coal bosses will end. With tariff barriers, British coal will lose its cost advantage.


    If the energy industry cannot monopolize the market, their core competitiveness is cost. Without the cost advantage, the market is almost inevitable.


    Another example: the textile industry.


    Although the textile industry has been severely impacted with the unfolding of the industrialization wave, Britain is still the world''s number one textile exporter.


    Because the economic development market has become larger, even though the share of British textiles in the international market has shrunk, the total textile exports have not fallen much.


    Data is all fictitious, only making money is real. Regardless of the future market prospects, at least it is still profitable for now.


    Once they withdraw from the free trade system, one of these export-oriented enterprises will count as one, and no one can expect to have a good life.


    Driven by interests, Britain''s business sector has already divided. The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all fleshy, and the consortium leaders who control the industry and commerce behind the scenes also have a headache.


    You can never make a decision by taking it for granted. In essence, a consortium is a group of capital interests and does not have a strong binding force.


    The strength of the consortium is when everyone''s interests are aligned. Now that there are differences among members, the power of the consortium has actually been weakened to the extreme.


    If the interests of some members are seriously damaged, the consortium may split within minutes. In this context, what the consortium leaders can do is to reconcile the contradictions between the parties as much as possible.


    If the internal division of capital occurs, the question of whether to withdraw from the free trade system is naturally impossible to settle immediately.


    Without trade barriers to protect the market, the London government¡¯s economic stimulus policy would be useless.


    Regardless of how the policies are stimulated, industries that do not work will always fail. Products do not have market competitiveness, and no amount of preferential policies are used.


    If economic problems cannot be resolved, political reform will be even more difficult. Except for the passage of the industry dispute bill involving the economy, most of the reform proposals submitted by the Campbell administration were rejected by the upper house.


    For example: reducing the power of the House of Lords, supporting Ireland''s autonomy, and giving the colonies higher autonomy...


    With so many moving cheese reform proposals, the Campbell administration soon became sad.


    In order to safeguard their own interests, the conservatives were forced to unite together, using the parliament as a position to start a "fire war" with the reformers.


    ...


    Downing Street, the prime minister''s residence.


    Looking into the distance through the window, Prime Minister Campbell sighed deeply. At this moment, his mood was similar to the weather in London, and it was all gray.


    As a sign of the advent of the industrial age, London has been shrouded in smog since the last century.


    Especially in winter, visibility is less than 50 meters, which is common. Had it not been for the invention of fog lights, London would not be able to drive in winter.


    Campbell can''t care about the weather. Since the beginning of the reform, he has not had a good night''s sleep, and countless troubles come to his door every day.


    Conservatives and reformers have quarreled, and the contradiction between the two sides has almost become public. The battlefield spread from the original parliament to the whole society.


    Broadcasting newspapers are the main battlefield of the controversy between the two sides.


    "The public says that the public is reasonable, and the mother-in-law says the mother is reasonable."


    As the controversy unfolded, not to mention ordinary people, even the intellectuals and middle-class elites were confused.


    In fact, Campbell himself is a little trapped. Although he proposed the reform policy, Campbell is not sure that the reform will succeed after listening to the reasons of the opposition.


    The persimmon is looking for softness. Political reforms are put aside first. The most important thing at the moment is to reform the economy and reverse the deteriorating domestic economic situation.


    Only when the economic reform is successful and sufficient prestige is established can further political reform be promoted.


    After releasing his emotions, Campbell turned around and asked, "Who has the upper hand outside now?"


    Unlike other countries, there is not much power gap between reformers and conservatives in Britain.


    Then there was a strange scene, in the course of the debate, no one can overwhelm anyone.


    Today the reformists have the upper hand, and tomorrow the conservatives have the upper hand. No one knows what the final result will be.


    The confusing situation has made speculators in the government afraid to stand in line. Without the help of bureaucrats, how can reforms proceed?


    Minister of the Interior Azevedo: "There is no result yet. The strength of the die-hards is too strong, and I am afraid it will be difficult to tell the winner in a short time.


    However, the agricultural guilds we have wooed have already moved, and it is in their interests to withdraw from the free trade system. "


    Compared to the business sector, the British farmers are the real tragedy. Limited by geological conditions, there is not much land suitable for agricultural development in the British Isles, and the cost of agricultural production is relatively high.


    Facing the impact of foreign agricultural products, British agriculture can be described as "only parry, but no fight back."


    But they can''t make a fuss, because Britain''s food production simply cannot meet their own needs.


    Since it is imported food, naturally the cheaper the better. All sectors of society are standing together, and the interests of farmers will naturally be sacrificed.


    It is not only ordinary farmers who have lost their interests, but also farmers and nobles who own the land.


    They have a say in politics, but compared to the business community, their power is obviously much weaker.


    In order to change this passive situation, these people organized agricultural guilds. Unite politically to fight for their own interests.


    From the sales prices of agricultural products on the market, it can be seen that the agricultural guild has not achieved the goal that everyone expected.


    It''s not that the agricultural guild doesn''t work hard, but the politicians are too shameless. Say one thing before going on stage, and do another thing after going on stage.


    After investing many times, they all ended in failure, so that everyone lost confidence.


    If it weren''t for being frightened, these guys would have been involved long ago, and abolishing the free trade system and implementing tariff barriers would be a major benefit to agriculture.


    Prime Minister Campbell nodded and sighed: "It''s best to be so! Otherwise, the stalemate will continue to cause too much harm to the country."


    There was no mention of the agricultural guild, and obviously Campbell was not prepared to fulfill his promise.


    There is no alternative. Britain¡¯s food production is limited and cannot meet its own needs. Imports are inevitable.


    Protecting agriculture means rising prices of agricultural products. This is bound to increase the pressure on the working class to survive, and the cost of labor for enterprises will also rise.


    The capitalists are not vegetarians, and every increase in labor costs is won by the working class.


    One bad thing is the nationwide wave of strikes. Just thinking about the terrible consequences is enough to make any politician daunted.


    ...


    Foreign Secretary Adam Wenjiade: "Don''t patronize domestic troubles. In recent times, there have been no incidents in the world.


    The Venezuelan civil war is endless. The factions we support have lost in the war, and the expansion of the empire in the region has been blocked.


    Not long ago, Washington and the Vienna government reached an agreement to obtain the right to excavate the Panama Canal, ending the freezing point diplomacy between the two countries since the Civil War.


    Recently, there has been an accident in the Far East. The conflict between the Russians and the Japanese has intensified, and war may even break out.


    ..."


    As a global empire, it is inevitable to pay attention to changes in the international situation. Of course, Britain is not only concerned, but actively involved.


    Adam Wingard said so many international events, all of which have direct sexual relations with Britain, and even they themselves planned.


    For example: the most inconspicuous Venezuelan civil war is one of the British government''s plans to expand in the Americas.


    It''s just that they provoked the beginning and failed to determine the end. No one would have thought that an ordinary civil war would last for several years because of the intervention of international forces.


    The curtain is about to come to an end now, but it is the side supported by the British government that is tragic and loses in the civil war.


    There is no way to do this. Who makes Britain''s reputation so bad and careless about how it looks?


    Because of the late rise of Shenluo, it was too late to expand its power to Venezuela, and naturally there was no hatred.


    The main purpose of participating in the Venezuelan civil war was to add blockage to Britain, and there was no intention to invade Venezuela at all.


    On one side were the British who invaded their homeland, and on the other side was the Shinra who was dedicated to the British people. People of insight in Venezuela knew who to support with their eyes closed.


    In ordinary proxy wars, big bosses mainly issue loans and sell arms. Naturally, those who have more help will win.


    Venezuela this year is not yet the oil power of later generations. Except for the slightly fertile land, it is basically not worth mentioning.


    A small setback cannot shake the supremacy of Britain. The failure of the proxy war can only prove that the supported proxy is not good, and it does not mean that the British Empire is not strong.


    In contrast, the Washington government''s approach to Vienna is truly worthy of vigilance.


    The core of international politics is interest. Changing jobs and bosses is a routine operation. As long as the Vienna government can afford a price, it is not impossible to win over the United States.


    It''s not that similar operations have never happened before. Many of Shinra''s current younger brothers were dug from their hands.


    It''s all about the small country being poached. If the only big-power ally is also poached, the London government will be forced.


    Prime Minister Campbell: "Venezuela''s problem, let''s take a step by step now. We will try again if we have the opportunity, and we will give up temporarily if we have no chance.


    On the side of the Washington government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still has to pay more attention to avoid problems at critical moments.


    Franz the Great seemed to be gentle, but in fact he was also a hegemonist, and it was impossible to tolerate an existence that might threaten Shinra.


    It can be seen from the fact that they occupy the Central America region and jam the neck of the Americans.


    With this fundamental contradiction, under normal circumstances, it is impossible for the Washington government to fall to them.


    However, accidents can happen in everything. If the Vienna government allowed the Americans to annex Canada in order to win hegemony, maybe the Washington government might really be tempted.


    As for the Japanese-Russian conflict, it is part of our plan. Let their hatred grow deeper!


    The bait has been put down, and with the greed of the bears, as long as the Siberian Railway is opened to traffic, they are bound to invade eastward.


    Now there is a conflict with the Japanese. It seems that the Russians are really impatient, and they don''t even want to wait for such a little time. "


    As the ancestor of digging pits and burying people, when it comes to provoking troubles, Britain considers itself the second child, really no country dares to be the boss.


    Before the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic, the conflict between Japan and Russia was provoked first. With Mao Xiong''s unwillingness to lose money and not looking for the bad luck of the Japanese, that''s the problem.


    ...


    The British government is preparing, and the Vienna government is also not idle. Everyone is preparing for the next game.


    I have to admit that the Russians are big-hearted, and even the construction progress of the Siberian Railway has not been concealed from the outside world.


    With the selfless dedication of a group of free labor, the construction progress of the Siberian Railway is much faster than outside expectations.


    Perhaps it is because the American railway technical team is so strong, or the French laborers are not distressed when they die. In short, the construction of the Siberian Railway is progressing very smoothly.


    In the words of the French writer Roman Roland-"Every sleeper of the Siberian Railway is made of the flesh and blood of French laborers."


    Franz agrees with this statement very much.


    According to intelligence from the Tsarist government, in the past few years, more than 250,000 French laborers have given their lives for the construction of the Siberian railway.


    Whether it was frozen to death, sick to death, starved to death, exhausted, or accidental death on the construction site, this question no longer matters.


    Anyway, the French will keep this account on the Russians.


    Judging from the current situation, the French laborers who have entered the Russian Empire are likely to be unable to return.


    There is no way. The Russian Empire is so big and there are too many infrastructure projects. The Tsarist government needs this kind of labor that is free of money, can afford to die, and has no troubles.


    The hatred of the French is nothing at all. Even if France turned over one day, it would be impossible to retaliate over the Shenluo.


    ...


    Vienna Palace


    "The construction speed of the Siberian Railway has exceeded our expectations and is much faster than the Central Asian Railway.


    According to the Russians, the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic in 1905. At that time, the biggest obstacle restricting the Russians'' eastward advance will be removed.


    Once the railway is open to traffic, the Far Eastern Empire and the Japanese will probably not be the opponents of the Russians. Especially since the two countries had a war a few years ago, it is difficult to unite.


    In order to limit the development of the Russians, I am going to increase..."


    Before Frederick finished speaking, Franz interrupted: "The Siberian Railway and the Central Asian Railway are different.


    The Central Asia Railway we helped to repair was a two-track railway, while the Siberian Railway that the Americans helped design was a single-track railway.


    Even if the train is really open, how many trains do you think the Siberian Railway can send every day?


    With just this little capacity, there is no problem in supplying daily needs. Once a war breaks out, the Russians will immediately feel what logistical pressure is.


    Besides, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s weird that the Americans help the government build railways?


    The Siberian Railway is not profitable, and the operating income can smooth the daily maintenance expenses. God blessed it.


    I think that apart from the British who want to cause trouble, there is probably no one else who can be so generous.


    The stage is set up, I don''t believe the British will not be prepared. It is enough for us to secretly add to the flames, and the British government will arrange the rest. "

 Chapter 1075： Plan exposure

    St. Petersburg, after receiving news from the Far East, Nicholas II was directly on the verge of rampage.


    The cause and effect of the matter are no longer important. Anyway, the conflict between Japan and Russia in the Far East broke out, and in the eyes of Nicholas II, it was the Japanese who were provoking.


    The old accounts have not yet been settled with the Japanese government, and now the Japanese dare to provoke, it is naturally intolerable.


    If it were not for consideration that the Siberian Railway was not open to traffic, and logistical pressure restricted military operations, Nicholas II would have liked to destroy Japan now.


    Of course, this is just thinking about it. The international situation is so complicated that only fools can start a war.


    The tsarist government is ready to advance eastward, but when it will advance eastward and under what background, it must be carefully considered.


    "learn from mistakes."


    In recent decades, the Russian Empire has not suffered less from the losses of war. It has suffered a lot, and the Tsarist government has also sublimated.


    Going south for a while, moving east for a while, it seems that the strategic goal is erratic. In fact, is this not a kind of political wisdom?


    Against the background of Britain and the Shenluo contending for hegemony, the Russian Empire, as the world''s third-largest power, has no joy of profiting from the fishermen at all, and some are just deeply panicked.


    There is no way. If you want to fight for world hegemony, the strength of the Russian Empire is too weak; if you want to fish in troubled waters and profit, the strength of the Russian Empire is too strong.


    Despite the good relations between Russia and Austria, the two governments are still full of suspicion and mistrust. The Vienna government is not at ease with Russia, let alone the British.


    In a sense, the better the current Russian empire is, the easier it is to arouse the fear of the two overlords.


    Although Nicholas II was a bit indecisive, he was definitely not a fool. The veterans left by Alexander III are still there, and the tsarist government has not yet slipped into the abyss.


    Combining the struggle for hegemony between Shenluo and Britain can indeed be very profitable in the short term. Once the two countries have a victory or defeat, it will be the turn of the Russian Empire.


    With the size of the Russian Empire, whoever is the boss will be deeply jealous, and suppression is an inevitable operation.


    Not even standing in line. The strength of the Russian Empire has been able to determine the outcome of this hegemonic struggle to a certain extent. Neither Vienna nor London can tolerate the existence of such unstable factors.


    Such a situation is naturally not what the tsarist government wants. The best outcome would naturally be that Britain and Shinra were both defeated, and the Russian Empire took the opportunity to rise.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Both Shinra and Britain have their own advantages. It is almost impossible to expect the two countries to end up together in the confrontation.


    From the standpoint of the tsarist government, one can only choose to retreat, and before the outbreak of this battle for hegemony, try to reap the benefits as much as possible and strengthen one''s own strength.


    Whether it is going south to India or east to East Asia, if any strategy is completed, Russia will be reborn and stand on top of the world again.


    Unfortunately, it is very difficult to realize any of these two strategies. The Tsarist government has tried, but they all ended in failure.


    In the Anglo-Russian War ten years ago, the Tsarist government tried out the strength of Britain. With lobster soldiers as the core + a steady stream of Indian cannon fodder, gray animals also have their scalp numb.


    Of course, this is not a reason for the tsarist government to abandon India. Although the enemy''s army is large in number, its combat effectiveness is not good. Such soft persimmons have always been the military''s favorite.


    What really frightened the tsarist government was the strong national power of the British Empire. As long as the London government did not give up, it could continue to consume them.


    Anyway, there are not many other British colonies, that is, the population is large. Even if it is five for one or ten for one, the British government will die.


    The population base of 500 million is the greatest confidence of the British. It took a long time, and the first thing I could not bear was affirmation of the Russian Empire.


    Even with the support of Shinra, it is useless. In the face of national interests, all allies are unreliable, and there is no guarantee that the Vienna government will not stab them at a critical moment.


    The southward strategy is blocked, and the eastward strategy is also not easy. The enemy''s strength is not good, but the traffic is too pitted.


    As early as a few years ago, the multinational coalition forces besieged the Far Eastern Empire, and the Tsarist government realized the logistical pressure. The logistics of tens of thousands of troops cannot be supplied domestically, and they can only be purchased from nearby Japan.


    Once the Dongjin plan is officially implemented, it will not be a matter for tens of thousands of people. Without millions of troops, if you want to implement the "Yellow Russia Plan", you are simply dreaming.


    The logistics of tens of thousands of troops can be purchased nearby, and the logistics of millions of troops, then no one would dare to fake it.


    Even if the Tsarist government is willing to buy, the Japanese cannot sell it. After all, once the Russians¡¯ eastward advancement strategy is implemented, the Russian empire will confront Japan.


    As long as the Tsarist government wants to advance eastward, the only two independent countries in the Far East will stand on the opposite side of the Russian Empire.


    The number of enemies is not terrible, and the tsarist government is not scared. The crux of the problem lies in logistical pressure.


    Do not say that the Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, even if it is already in operation. Counting on a single-track railway to solve the logistical problems of the army of millions is also a fantasy.


    If it doesn''t work in one place, it can only be eroded gradually. It is a pity that the czarist government has just taken its steps when it is attacked by the Japanese.


    What¡¯s more troublesome is that the Russian Empire¡¯s power in the Far East can¡¯t help the Japanese at all, and may even be threatened by Japan.


    Both sides are not big fat, but for a while, they can''t talk. The greedy tsarist government naturally doesn''t want to give up on either side.


    The outside world thinks that the strategy of the tsarist government is vacillating, and the Russians themselves do not think so. In other words, it can be a "flexible diplomatic strategy."


    As long as the international situation changes drastically, the Russian Empire can take the opportunity to move south or east, or even start the two major strategies together.


    The timing the Tsarist government waited for was naturally a hegemonic war between Britain and Shinra. As long as the two big bosses fight, the Russian Empire will fly away.


    Obviously, Nicholas II, the proud son of heaven, was not a forbearer. The Russian Empire suffered a loss in the previous conflict, and he couldn''t stand it first.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "Your Majesty, please calm down. We will settle the accounts of the Japanese sooner or later. There is really no need to fight against a country that is doomed to perish.


    On the surface, we are now at a disadvantage. But thinking from another angle, bad things can also turn into good things.


    The Vienna government has always opposed our eastward expansion. In recent years, the expansion of the empire in the east has caused a rift in the relations between the two countries.


    This opportunity now is the best time to repair. We can take this opportunity to send a signal to the outside world to tell the Austrians that our eastward strategy has been frustrated.


    If necessary, we can also confuse the outside world with the appearance of abandoning the Far East and provide cover for the eastward strategy.


    For the time being, the conflict between the Far East and the Japanese does not need to be dealt with in a hurry. It is not too late to consider how to deal with it until the Siberian Railway is opened to traffic. "


    Face is always less important than lining, and the Russian Empire is also the master of flexibility. For the national interest, Sergey Witt doesn''t mind admitting counsel first.


    As for the extermination of Japan, that is not just casual talk. Soon after Nicholas II succeeded to the throne, the Russian government formulated a complete plan to destroy Japan.


    Of course, plans are always plans. Any country has a lot of reliable and unreliable strategic plans.


    In a sense, the strategic plans of think tanks of various countries are a big brain competition. It is not feasibility, who is the most imaginative.


    Not to mention the realization of all, but any country that can achieve one-tenth can become the length of the earth.


    Compared to the crazy plan to conquer the world and land in the sun, destroying Japan is simply not worth mentioning. Among all the strategic plans of the Russian Empire, this is definitely one that ranks high in feasibility.


    After listening to the Prime Minister¡¯s persuasion, Nicholas II was in a much better mood. After all, he is also a monarch with identity and tolerance, and he can''t care about a "dead country".


    "Ok!"


    "Then let them stay away for a few more days, and then settle their new and old accounts together."


    It can be seen that the breath in Nicholas II''s heart still did not let go. It is estimated that when the time is right, he will find the bad luck of the Japanese.


    But it doesn''t matter anymore. Everyone present also has no favorable impression of the Japanese. There is no attack right now, that is not allowed by his own strength.


    Once the conditions are ripe, you don''t mind letting the Japanese learn about "the roar of the bear". When it comes to remembering grudges, the Russians are definitely one of the best in the world.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich: "Your Majesty, the real reason why the Americans helped us build the Siberian Railway has been found out.


    Based on the intelligence we collected from various parties, after in-depth analysis, we can determine that there is a British shadow behind this.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that this was the purpose of the British deliberately drawing us eastward in order to reduce the military pressure on the Indian region.


    This can also explain why the Americans insist that the Siberian Railway should only be closed on one line instead of two lines. "


    Those who can play politics are talented people. Although the efficiency of the tsarist government is a bit low, the level of ability of the top government is definitely not low.


    The Siberian Railway has been in operation for many years, and the Tsarist government has not given up its true purpose of tracing Americans.


    Facts have proved that persistence is still effective. No matter how confidential the British and American governments are, they have left clues when making transactions.


    In a short period of time, the Russians did not find the problem, but after a long time, when everyone recovered, they would find an abnormality.


    It is not a case investigation, and no specific evidence is needed. As long as it proves that the British have both motives and the ability to plan secretly, then the British government did it.


    With a sharp slap on the table, Nicholas II said indifferently: "Sure enough, in the face of national interests, friendship is really not worth mentioning.


    But it doesn''t matter, it''s just taking advantage of each other. Anyway, we have to build the Siberian Railway. With the help of the Americans, we also saved a lot of money.


    As for the follow-up expenses, there is no need to pay them. I believe the British have already paid for us. "


    It was an understatement, and from the nervous look you could see that Nicholas II was not at peace.


    I found the British head, which means that the next eastward plan must be carefully considered.


    Nicholas II did not think that the purpose of the British was so simple, and that the cost of such a large price was to attract the Russian Empire to the east.


    Although the Siberian Railway is a single-track railway, the railway capacity is very limited, but there is no regulation that the single-track cannot be changed to double-track.


    There is already a railway. Continue to add a railway line next to it. The construction difficulty is much lower than before. At least transportation is no longer a problem.


    Once the railway transformation is completed, the traffic problem that restricts the expansion of the Russian Empire to the east will be solved.


    The Teddy Bear who can invest with all his strength cannot be blocked by the two independent countries of the Far East unless they can join forces.


    Obviously, this is impossible. With the sound of a cannon from the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, it was doomed that the relationship between the two countries could not be too good.


    As long as the Czarist government implements a slight foreign policy and expands in a rhythm, there will be no problems.


    In India, which has been in business for hundreds of years, Britain''s ability to block the Russian army does not mean that they are also capable of attacking the Russian army in the Far East.


    After a little thought, Nicholas II felt that there was a problem. The British would never really help them complete the "Yellow Russia Project."


    We must know that the contradiction between Britain and Russia has a long history. It is a routine operation to stab each other. It is to help each other strengthen its strength.


    Nicholas II did not know exactly where the problem was. In short, when facing the Far East issue, the Tsarist government suddenly became cautious.


    ...


    Naturally, the Japanese government is ignorant of what happened in St. Petersburg. It''s not that the intelligence organization doesn''t work hard, it''s that the difference in innate appearance is too big to penetrate at all.


    As for the intelligence collection of the Russian Empire, the Japanese government is currently only at the stage of newspapers, radio, and taverns.


    Buying intelligence personnel and investigating intelligence inside the tsarist government is all you need to think about. In fact, it is not operational at all.


    It is not that the secrecy of the tsarist government is high, on the contrary, the secrecy of the tsarist government is countless in the world, which can be said to be a big sieve.


    The fundamental reason for the failure of Japanese intelligence organizations to make contributions is one word-poverty. There is no money in my pocket, so I can''t operate it naturally.


    Since the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese conflict and the tension in the Far East, the Japanese government has panicked.


    That was the Russian Empire known as the "European Road Roller", and it was the top power in the world. Although it has not kept up with the times in recent decades, it is not comparable to the fledgling Japan.


    The Philippine War is the best reference. Spain, which is at the bottom of the big powers, is able to fight against them on an expedition thousands of miles away.


    The more powerful Russian Empire, let alone. In short, the top Japanese government has no confidence in facing the Russians.


    This is not counseling, everyone just follows the heart.


    Don''t look at the popular propaganda that "the Japanese-Western War broke the myth of the invincibility of whites." In fact, if my family knows their own affairs, it is a blood loss.


    The only thing that can be regarded as a gain is that the Japanese Navy has obtained a rapid development opportunity.


    It is a pity that this opportunity is not so wonderful. Because of the large number of warships, the Japanese government has been worrying about how to afford this navy after the Sino-Japanese War.


    With the lessons learned from losing money, the Japanese government''s senior officials have always had lingering fears about fighting European countries.


    If the war is won, we must worry that the European Union will intervene and fail to get the trophies we want. If we lose, we will not say anything before the Meiji Restoration, or we will become a colony.


    Regardless of the outcome of the war, as long as a fight against Japan is destined to be a loser. Since the ending is so tragic, then why fight it?


    It is not yet the turn of military zealots to take charge. The civil political group headed by Ito Hirobumi still firmly controls the political power.


    The Japanese government has become a bit more militant, but on the whole it is still a normal country.


    Except for the high morale of young middle- and lower-level officers, who lashed out at Fang Qiu and swallowed thousands of miles of anger, the top government officials had no interest in war at all, at least not in a short time.

 Chapter 1076： Embassy crisis

    "According to the news from the Embassy in St. Petersburg, since the outbreak of the Far East conflict, anti-Japanese sentiment among the people in the Russian Empire has continued to rise.


    Many people in the tsarist government advocated taking tough measures against us. The arrogance of the main combatants is soaring, and the possibility of launching a war cannot be ruled out.


    The international community is very indifferent to the conflict between us and the Russians. Except for the support of the British population, most countries have the mentality of watching the excitement. "


    Inoue Xin said helplessly.


    Since the rise of fanatical nationalism, the Japanese government has not become an official. The foreign minister in charge of handling international affairs is even more a hot potato.


    Civilian radicals don''t need their brains at all to see problems. They have always been thinking about things, and their ambitions and strength are seriously out of balance.


    In this context, the foreign minister is often a man of the pot, and among the people, it is about the existence of a "traitor".


    It doesn''t matter who goes up there. You must know that after the signing of the Shimonoseki Treaty, Hirobumi Ito, who was a great hero, was almost killed by a man.


    Such a challenging job would be incompetent without a strong heart.


    No matter how strong her heart is, Inoue Xin also feels scalp tingling in the face of the current international situation.


    Under the international background of the two opposing powers, even if he has too many dragon slaying skills, there is no room for display.


    Since I was chasing with the British, I didn''t expect to be able to please Shinra. Attaching to the strong is human instinct. As a sea power country, it has nothing to do with Britain, the strongest navy.


    The key to the problem lies with the boss. Somehow in recent years, the British boss has suddenly become weak and has gradually been at a disadvantage in international competition.


    First, it lost the opportunity in the second industrial revolution, and then lost control of the European continent. Now even the hegemony of the Royal Navy is also tottering.


    The maritime hegemony was hit, and it was due to the world cruise of the Shinra Navy. All countries that have conducted joint exercises together know the gap between super battleships and traditional battleships.


    It happened that the British were one step behind on this, even though their dreadnought ship was launched, but because of a hurry, they suffered from a bad problem.


    Just like Shinra''s earliest "Rome", it''s okay to put it at home, but once it''s opened, it''s not good.


    In this context, even though the British also have super battleships, they can only watch the Shenra Navy stir up the situation and rise to power.


    In the eyes of interested people, this is the performance of the navy''s backwardness, at least in terms of warship construction technology, the British have been a step slower.


    The idea of ??"prosperity and decline" is not popular in the European world, but it is widely known in East Asia. Including the previous seizure of the Philippines, they are all based on this judgment.


    What worries Inoue is even more that the British boss has not only fallen behind in technology, economy, and military, but even the best diplomacy is now in a bottleneck.


    The boss''s diplomacy can''t change, and the younger brother''s diplomacy is even more difficult. In this era when Europe is the center, who knows that Japan is that green onion?


    In order to change this passive diplomatic situation, a full-scale Westernization movement broke out in Japan, that is, the "Leave Asia and Europe" movement. As the foreign minister, Kasumi Inoue is the leader of this strategy.


    Ito Bowen: "The matter is not that serious. It is just a diplomatic conflict. The Russians are not going to start a war for this.


    The current international situation is very divided. Britain and the Shenluo powers are opposed to each other. The second-strong Russian Empire seems to be awe-inspiring, but in fact they are also very embarrassed.


    It stands to reason that the Russian-Austrian alliance has lasted for decades. The Russians should support Shenluo, but they are both on the European continent and they happen to be neighbors.


    One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, nor can the European continent accommodate two large countries. Once Shinra defeated Britain, the Russian Empire would not want to go further.


    From the strategic point of view of distant relations and close attacks, the alliance between Britain and Russia is the best choice to deal with Shenluo together. After all, Russia and Austria are all land power countries, and the British are sea power countries.


    Even if Britain won hegemony, it would not threaten the survival of the Russian Empire, and vice versa.


    However, the grievances between Britain and Russia are deep, and they cannot be resolved if they want to. The two sides lack the most basic trust and there is no basis for alliance at all.


    At this point, no matter it is supporting anyone, it is not in the interests of the Russian Empire, but they have to stand in line, otherwise London and Vienna will not be at ease.


    This is a big trouble. Until this problem is solved, the Tsarist government will not make extravagant problems.


    Moreover, the Russian power in the Far East is not enough to start a war. Once a war breaks out, logistics alone can drag them to death. "


    After listening to Hirobumi Ito''s explanation, Emperor Meiji''s face was obviously relieved a lot. Because of the butterfly effect, Japan today is not as lucky as the original time and space.


    Although the war against the Far Eastern Empire gained a lot, there was one more money-losing Philippine War, and the navy was much larger than in the same period in history.


    These are all costs. The looted war reparations are used to fill these two huge pits. Naturally, the funds for domestic development will be less, and the national power will be much weaker than the same period in history.


    The most direct response is financially. I can''t even think about the balance of fiscal revenue and expenditures. If the finances are not bankrupt, it will be blessed by the eight million gods.


    Confronting the Russians is not only more pressured militaryly, but also financially.


    From this point of view, Japan and Russia are similar. They are poor countries with cleaner pockets than faces.


    Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu: "Ito-kun, this is just an inference under normal circumstances, but don''t forget that the Russian Empire is often abnormal.


    I have studied Russian history, and the tsarist government often makes decisions without going through the brain.


    The most famous is Peter III. Because of his personal preference to back the alliance and aid the generals, he directly cut off the road to the west of the Russian Empire.


    There are even more unfamiliar ones, including the several wars of the Russian Empire in modern times. It is hard to be rational.


    Including Nicholas the Great, who was highly respected by the Russians, blindly launched the Near East War, although he finally captured the Constantinople area and seemed to have won the war.


    But from the price paid by the Russian empire, we know that this is a war that hurts both sides, and the Russians won only face.


    The next Alexander II was similar. Without carefully weighing the pros and cons, he blindly went to war with Prussia.


    In the end, the war was indeed won, but the price paid was that the Russian Empire fell from the top powers to the second echelon.


    ...


    In short, we cannot judge the decisions made by the tsarist government based on common sense, otherwise we will suffer a big loss. "


    I don''t know if I don''t analyze it, I am surprised when I analyze it. When you run into a competitor who is not used to playing cards according to common sense, you will have a scalp tingling on anyone.


    In fact, the benefit inference method itself does not hold. It is true that interests come first among countries, but the rulers are still people. Since it is a human being, it is impossible to be absolutely rational.


    In many cases, the personal preferences and perceptions of politicians can also influence government decisions, especially in feudal monarchies.


    There is no doubt that the Russian Empire is a typical feudal monarchy. Even with the reforms of Alexander II, it still failed to change this essence.


    It cannot be said that the sovereign''s personal will governs national decision-making, but the influence of the monarch''s personal perception on national decision-making is beyond doubt.


    The most typical is the anti-Japanese sect in the Russian Empire, and there are very few pro-Japanese sects in the tsarist government.


    There is no other reason, just because of the two scars on Nicholas II''s body. This alone is enough to make everyone hate the Japanese Empire.


    This is also politically correct. If someone assassinates your allegiance monarch, if you remain indifferent, do you want to confuse?


    What are the causes and results. Whether it is willing or not, the Japanese government must pay for the previous mistakes.


    Of course, everyone thought of more. It seems that the decision-making mistakes made by the tsarist government in recent decades have finally allowed Austria to take advantage.


    I can''t help but they don''t think too much about it, one can be a coincidence, and two or three coincidences are too coincidental.


    Thinking about it, there is not much you can do now. They can all see the problem, and others can also see the problem.


    Including the high level of the tsarist government, also found these problems. Otherwise, the first thing every tsar did after he succeeded was to get rid of his dependence on Vienna.


    No one wants to be led by the nose, let alone an unruly bear.


    It''s just that there is a long way between reality and ideals. If they were to cut the ties between Russia and Austria, they could not make up their minds.


    Since they are inseparable, they can only be cautious when making decisions to avoid being biased.


    After all, this kind of influence is carried out in secret, and the Vienna government has done nothing on the surface.


    Even if it stepped on the pit, the tsarist government could only knock down its teeth and swallow it in its stomach. Externally, it is absolutely impossible to admit, if the lid is really lifted, it will only prove their incompetence.


    ...


    Both governments are trying to avoid war. The Japanese government has done a little bit more and strengthened its defense against the Russians.


    But the folks are different. Anti-Japanese sentiment in the Russian Empire is high, and anti-Russian sentiment in Japan is equally strong.


    Looking at the crowded black protesters outside, the staff of the Russian Embassy in Japan dare not even go out to buy food.


    The endless curses, from morning to night, seemed to never stop, making Minister Vtoriak angry.


    "Call the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs."


    The staff member whispered: "Your Excellency, the telephone line has been cut off. Should we send a telegram?"


    It can be seen that Minister Vertoriak is still very prestigious in the embassy, ??and the staff dare not **** at all.


    Minister Vertoriak roared: "Why are you still standing here, don''t hurry up!"


    Just after roaring, Ftoriak realized that he had made a mistake. Since you want to send a telegram, you naturally need to have content, and you didn''t say anything, so the next ones will naturally have to wait.


    "Sorry, Frank. I didn''t mean it, I was just confused by the Japanese.


    The movement outside is so loud, I don''t believe the Japanese government doesn''t know. Knowing that someone is making trouble and not stopping it, this is a provocation against the great Russian Empire.


    Let the guards be prepared, as long as someone dares to cross the boundary, you don''t have to be polite to me. "


    There is no doubt that the last sentence is just an angry word. If you dared to shoot, the people below would have fired.


    After a pause, Vertoriak continued: "Report the situation we are facing, and by the way, invite embassies in Japan to put pressure on the Japanese government.


    Notify the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and order them to expel the troublemaker within two hours, or else..."


    Otherwise, Vtoriak didn''t know how.


    Diplomatic blackmail also needs to be divided into targets, not to say that Japan cannot blackmail. The crux of the problem is that the Russian Empire¡¯s power in the Far East cannot scare the Japanese at all.


    This kind of severe warning diplomatic note, if it were sent by Shinra or Britain, it is estimated that there would still be a bit of deterrence. As for the Russian Empire, it is still a little short.


    But Minister Vtoriak was not worried. This is the embassy area, and there is not only one Russian embassy, ??but also the embassies of Britain and Shinra a few hundred meters away.


    The noise outside is so loud, not only the family is affected, but the neighbors around them are also unhappy.


    If it''s just to watch the excitement, it would be enough to have been around for so long. Even if it is for a good night''s sleep, everyone will put pressure on the Japanese government.


    You know, in Japan, the most important thing is extremists. Ordinary Japanese can''t tell the difference in appearance between Europeans. Anyway, it''s all white people together.


    If things really go wrong, everyone''s life should not be better. It is too common to accidentally hurt God''s horse.


    There was a "touch" sound.


    "what sound?"


    Fortoriak can be sure that this is not the sound of gunshots, and that the sound of bullets is not like this, and he still has this experience.


    Moreover, those who can serve as guards of the embassy are not fools. Even if you look down on the Japanese, you know where it is.


    If there are hundreds or thousands of Russian troops stationed here, then naturally there is nothing to say, just do it directly.


    Unfortunately, there are only a dozen guards in the embassy. Compared with the crowded protest crowd outside, it is really insignificant, even with a gun in hand.


    People under the eaves have to bow their heads. In the case of great disparity in strength, no matter how angry the heart is, it must be held back first.


    "The glass broke and someone threw stones at the embassy."


    This is just the beginning. People follow blindly. As long as someone takes the lead in anything, there is no shortage of followers.


    The crackling sound kept ringing for a while, and the flying rocks could not only break the glass, but also hurt people.


    The situation is going into chaos, the fanatical mood is ignited, and everyone''s courage is getting bigger and bigger.


    No one noticed that just a few hundred meters away, a black barrel was aimed at the protesting crowd.


    "Aim at the shot that raises the flag, and the resolution is higher."


    ...

 Chapter 1077： I am not alone

    With a gunshot, the scene that was already in chaos became more and more uncontrollable.


    "The Russian murdered!"


    I don''t know who shouted, which directly detonated the audience. The already angry protest crowd was completely ignited.


    The most important feature of radicalism is the word "radical": When making a decision, it is often just because of a hot mind and never weighs the pros and cons.


    No matter where it is, everyone¡¯s mind is full of "Kill all the Russians and pay for it!"


    Not only did I think it in my heart, but it also took concrete actions. The protesting crowd knocked down the gate and wall and launched a charge into the embassy.


    Faced with the crowd, the Russian guards fought bravely, but they could hardly beat four hands with two fists, even with guns.


    After all, this is the embassy area. The security issue is mainly the responsibility of the Japanese government. The weapons of the guards are limited to those of the younger generation, and there is no heavy firepower at all.


    Everyone rushed in, and it was self-evident what would happen next. Anyway, the busy embassies of various countries nearby have already picked up their cameras and shot frantically at the chaotic scene.


    The only regret is that the distance is too far, and there is no picture quality at all. Through the photos, we can only see the crowd attacking the Russian embassy.


    The policeman who was not far away in charge of maintaining law and order was already terrified at this moment. Making trouble outside the embassy is completely different from breaking into it.


    It can be seen from the level of chaos on the scene that the group of people who broke in were not rational masters. If something irrational was done, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    "Sheriff, what do you do now?"


    Glancing at the subordinate who was about to pee, the middle-aged police chief said indifferently: "What should I do?


    Remember, Muraki. A mob just wanted to attack the British embassy, ??and we have been intercepting it all the time. We didn''t see anything about the situation at the Russian embassy. "


    After speaking, the middle-aged man had already raised his fist and punched and kicked under his hand, as if he was simulating the scene after the mob impact.


    They are far more than just making similar decisions. In order not to be blamed, few police officers on duty nearby are in good condition.


    There is no way, the scene has been out of control, and it is not at all that these little pawns can stop them. Now that I blend in, I don''t know if I can control the situation, anyway, I must be caught in.


    Anyone with rich social experience knows to take care of themselves first. As for other issues, it is the above matter. Anyway, allowing the parade to approach the Russian embassy area is also an order from the superior.


    After such a big event, someone has to come out to cut the belly and carry the pot, and this "pot" is not something ordinary people can carry.


    As a pawn, the flash has to flash. As long as they are not directly involved, the big people will not care about them.


    ...


    In the government office building, Prime Minister Shigenobu Okuma, who had just had afternoon tea, was staring at a pile of documents in a daze, and suddenly received the terrifying news of "mobs attacking the Russian embassy area."


    "Is the scene under control?"


    "Are there any casualties in the Russian embassy?"


    ...


    The protest belongs to the protest, and the impact on the embassy area is over. Ordinary people don''t know the seriousness of the matter, but Okuma Shigenobu still knows it.


    Since you want to "leave Asia and enter Europe," you naturally have to understand the rules of the European political game, such as the universally recognized "international law."


    On the surface, the impact on the Russian embassy area seems to be a contradiction between Japan and Russia, but it is not.


    If one is not handled well, the Japanese government will face censure from the entire international community. Not to mention international sanctions. Just condemnation is enough for the Japanese government to drink a pot.


    In this context, whether the Russian Embassy has any casualties becomes extremely important.


    If it''s just property casualties, it''s a big deal to lose money; if it hurts someone, the Russians will never let go of such a good opportunity.


    You must know that the current Russian Empire is not alone. Not only is there the Russian-Austrian League, but it is also one of the main members of the European Union.


    The reasons were all sent to the door, and the tsarist government had no reason not to pull allies to intervene. International politics does not promote individual bravery, and it is the kingly way to dominate the few.


    The staff replied in a panic: "The scene has been completely out of control. The police station has asked the military for help. It is still unknown whether there were casualties in the Russian embassy."


    Hearing this result, Okuma Shigenobu did it right. The scene is out of control so that the military will intervene. Who dares to believe what casualties are there?


    The question now is not how many people have died, but how many people are still alive in the Russian embassy. In short, diplomatic disaster is coming.


    ...


    The appearance of the telegraph has brought humans closer. The accident happened in Japan during the day and the news was received in Vienna at night.


    As for blocking news, just think about it. You must know that the telegraph company these days, but controlled by the powers, does not need to buy the Japanese government''s account.


    Besides, it is useless to disconnect the telegram. The incident happened in the embassy area. The embassies of various countries are not far away. With so many witnesses, the secret cannot be kept at all.


    You can''t kill people, right?


    If something goes wrong with the staff of the embassies of various countries, the treatment enjoyed by the Japanese government will definitely not be worse than that of the neighbor Xin Chounian.


    Except for not knowing the specific casualties of the Russian embassy, ??other content was sent to all parts of the world along with telegrams.


    Looking at the telegram in his hand, Franz fell into deep thought. He had heard of the Russo-Japanese War, but he had never heard of the Japanese people''s attack on the embassy.


    Has history changed, or was someone deliberately covering up the truth, or because the incident was too small to cause any disturbance.


    Franz has passed the age of great curiosity, and has not thoroughly interpreted the interest of the Japanese-Russian conflict.


    "Has the Japanese main battle faction been suppressed badly recently?"


    At a distance of a few hundred meters, it would be good to be able to see the scene roughly. The shooting incident hidden in the dark is naturally unknown.


    I don¡¯t know if someone made trouble, and the incident that occurred in the Russian embassy area was directly defined as "mob attacking the Russian embassy area."


    In a purely Japanese-Russian conflict, there is no one else who can do this kind of stupid thing except for the war lunatics of the Japanese military.


    Inferring from Franz''s personal experience, when such extreme incidents generally occur, it is the extreme method adopted by the Japanese main battle faction to make a comeback.


    There have been many similar incidents in the original time and space. For example: in a certain year the government wanted to cut military expenditures, but the unwilling Japanese military directly launched a coup...


    Frederick: "Yes, the Japanese government has been cutting its military budget in recent years. From its peak, the military budget accounted for 84.7% of fiscal revenue, but it was compressed to 46.2% now.


    It is said that the Japanese government is also preparing to continue to reduce military expenditures and prepare to control military expenditures at about 35% of fiscal revenue.


    However, what does this have to do with the mob attacking the Russian embassy area? You can¡¯t just..."


    The proportion of military expenditure in fiscal revenue remains high, which is a characteristic of the times. The more economically backward countries, the higher the proportion of military spending in fiscal expenditures.


    Countries that can control military budgets within 40% are basically countries that have started the process of industrialization; countries that can control military budgets within 25% can be regarded as developed countries.


    From the ratio of military budget, it can also be seen that Japan¡¯s economic development in recent years has been good, otherwise the ratio of military budget would simply not come down.


    After all, raising an army is very expensive. With the development of military technology, the daily maintenance costs of the military have been on the rise.


    With the military establishment unchanged, the annual military expenditure will only increase, not decrease. To reduce the proportion of the fiscal budget, only the growth rate of fiscal revenue exceeds the growth rate of military maintenance costs.


    In the gold standard era, seigniorage revenue is far less abnormal than later generations, and it is impossible to become a pillar of fiscal revenue. The increase in government fiscal revenue is mainly due to the increase in taxation brought about by economic development dividends.


    "It can''t happen in other countries, but it''s impossible in Japan. We can''t justify this country with common sense.


    The traditional thinking of Bushido, coupled with military ideology, the Japanese military has embarked on a radical path of no return from the very beginning.


    Of course, this may be one of the many factors that led to the incident that hit the Russian embassy. The direct fuse was mostly the Far East conflict not long ago.


    Facing the Russian Empire, the Japanese government did not have enough confidence. For the sake of domestic development, the Japanese government can make concessions. It does not mean that civil radical groups will also take care of the overall situation.


    In this world, there are too many people who look at problems and do things without thinking. If you add nationalism and extremism, it will be even more crazy.


    As long as someone provokes it, there is nothing they dare to do. Don''t say it is to attack the Russian embassy, ??even if all the staff of the Russian embassy are killed, it is not impossible. "


    With the original time and space as a reference, what Franz thinks is normal, for Frederick, is an overall impact on the three views.


    "Assault on the embassy area" is already appalling enough. If the embassy staff is slaughtered again, then don''t say anything, just go to war.


    No big country can accept such provocations, let alone violent Russians.


    At the end of the day, he was used to seeing strong winds and waves. In addition to his initial disbelief, Frederick quickly recovered and said slowly:


    "If the staff of the Russian embassy were really killed, then the Russo-Japanese War would be unavoidable. However, the Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, and the Russians should not start immediately.


    Judging from the progress of the Siberian Railway, the main line is expected to open to traffic next year, and the branch line will take three to five years.


    If nothing happens, the Russo-Japanese War should break out in the next five to ten years. So can we..."


    Before Frederick had finished speaking, Franz interrupted: "This is only the best time to start a war from the Russian side, but the outbreak of a war is never determined unilaterally.


    If you are Emperor Meiji, will you wait until the Russians are ready to fight, and then passively challenge? "


    There is no way, this is a misunderstanding in perception. The power gap between Japan and Russia is very wide. If it weren''t limited by traffic, three or five Japan combined would not be enough for the Russians.


    If one considers the discrimination against people of color, the assessment of the strength of both parties is even greater.


    The Philippine war was a benchmark. The Spanish labor expeditions were able to beat Japan half a catty. If it were not for the distance to restrict the power delivery, Japan would have long been defeated.


    As for the use of French mercenaries in Spain, it was ignored by everyone. Europe has a tradition of using mercenaries, and the ability to recruit mercenaries to fight is also a manifestation of strength.


    In the eyes of many people, the disparity in strength is too great, and the weaker proactively provoking a war is looking for death.


    On the contrary, passive response can also win international sympathy and invite major powers to intervene in mediation. The same is defeated, but the benefits are completely different.


    If the former loses, it might be the death of the country; although the latter is defeated, there is still a silver lining.


    After all, the international community will not watch the Russians continue to expand. Intervention is inevitable.


    ...


    When Franz and his son were considering how to profit from the Russo-Japanese War, the tsarist government also received bad news from the Far East.


    It''s just that the information they received was not from their own embassy, ??but from the Vienna government.


    Allies, this is a small favor.


    If not for repeated confirmation, the embassy in Tokyo has lost contact, Nicholas II thought it was April Fool''s Day today.


    The little Japan dares to provoke the great Russian Empire again and again. This is obviously to bully them again.


    After receiving the news, Nicholas II held a high-level government meeting overnight. If this kind of thing happened, if we didn''t retaliate and went back, how could the Russian Empire still confuse it internationally?


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "Your Majesty, we must fight back against Japanese provocations, let them know that the Russian Empire is not something they can provoke.


    It''s just that the Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, and our forces in the Far East are limited, and it is difficult to give Japan a heavy blow.


    It is better to wait than to retaliate without pain. When we are ready, we will eliminate Japan directly to relieve our hatred. "


    Count Sergey Witt is a rational prime minister. He is filled with righteous indignation. It is impossible to rejuvenate the teacher with anger.


    learn from past experience. In recent years, the Russian empire has not suffered less from the loss of "angry and prospering", and now it must learn a lesson.


    Deep down, Sergey Witt has made up his mind that no matter how provocative the Japanese are, he must hold back after the Siberian Railway is fully opened to traffic.


    It is not only Sergey Witt who is rational, but the current high-level tsarist government is basically the team left behind by Alexander III, all rationalists.


    The head of the Orthodox Administration Bureau said: "The Prime Minister said rightly that it is really not suitable for military action at the moment.


    For clowns like Japan, we either don''t make a move, or we have to kill with a stick before we can truly shock people.


    Taking into account that Japan is an island nation and wants to destroy them, the current strength of the imperial navy is obviously too weak.


    On this issue, we can follow the example of the Austrians and first formulate a comprehensive 20-year development plan, and then eliminate the Japanese monkeys when we are fully prepared. "


    It can be seen that quite a lot of Donoschef also has the essence of the "God" Dao, which is the twenty-year plan to destroy the sun.


    With the strong background of the Russian Empire, if you really concentrate on planting land for 20 years, then it has nothing to say, Japan must be completely cold.


    Not to mention Japan, even the current British Empire may not be able to suppress the industrialized Russian Empire.

 Chapter 1078： Cant get down

    In the evening, the noisy Embassy Avenue fell silent, and the parade people who realized the big things had already scattered.


    The military police who came for questioning have already sealed off the scene. At the moment, the embassy area is already "five steps one post, ten steps one post".


    The smell of gunpowder in the air and the ruined Russian-style buildings are still silently accusing everything that happened during the day.


    All entertainment venues are closed, and even the people who like to watch the excitement are closed at this moment for fear of getting into trouble.


    Instead, the embassies of various countries that had previously closed their doors became active. When faced with the troubled people, everyone was very scared, but after switching to the Japanese government, everyone became bolder again.


    The prestige of the military police frightened the Japanese people, but it could not frighten the diplomats of various countries. Affected by traditional culture, the European world''s sad thoughts are particularly strong.


    Everyone is a diplomat, if you don''t stand up and speak up at this time. What happened to Russian diplomats today may be replicated in themselves tomorrow.


    Embassies of various countries have all resisted this bad behavior during the day, including Britain, Japan''s ally.


    Encountering a group of uncles of the ministerial corps who said no, no scolding, and no touch, this was a pain to the military police who was responsible for blocking the scene.


    Some violent masters directly punched and kicked the military police blocking the road. At this moment, there are already many people with bruised noses and swollen faces.


    Have to admire the resilience of the Japanese. Even after he was beaten, he still greeted him with a smile. Anyway, there are too many people, so the ministerial mission is so small. After a wave of beatings, then another wave will continue.


    Relying on the style of "no curse, no fight, no fight", the ministers of various countries lost their temper and successfully bought time to clean up the scene.


    ...


    In the imperial palace, Emperor Meiji was already stomping his feet with anger. The calmness and the prestige of the monarch in the past have long since been lost.


    There is no way, what happened today is really exciting, and it directly caused the biggest diplomatic crisis in Japan''s history.


    Originally, it was troublesome enough to hit the Russian embassy. As a result, all the staff of the Russian embassy were hacked. The Emperor Meiji felt desperate for these troublemakers.


    Regardless of how many objective reasons there are, the Japanese government cannot shirk the blame for this kind of thing.


    Especially the tragedy happened under the noses of diplomats from various countries. If one is not dealt with properly, Japan may even suffer a disaster.


    Unable to suppress his anger, Emperor Meiji almost roared and roared: "What idiot planned to get people out of what happened today?"


    It doesn''t work if you don''t get angry. No one has ever seen such a fool. That''s it for protests and demonstrations, and Emperor Meiji was also happy to put pressure on the Russians.


    Slaughtered the Russian embassy, ??it was completely unexpected. Anyone who is politically savvy should know what this means.


    The daytime tragedy not only provoked the Russians, but also challenged the European-led international order.


    That is to say, the specific casualties have not been exposed, otherwise the news received now is not the collective protests of the ministers of various countries, but the relocation of the embassies of various countries.


    After moving his brain a bit, Emperor Meiji knew that the next trouble for the Japanese government was going to go away. Enmity with the Russians is nothing, the most important thing is the sanctions from the international community.


    Until these issues are dealt with, Japan will have no allies. Even the British government can''t risk the world''s disgrace to support them.


    "This demonstration was organized by several student groups, including the Anti-Russian Communist Party and the Jagged Revenge. The main purpose is to protest against the Russians'' violation of the rights of the empire.


    The attack on the Russian embassy is not within the scope of the organizers'' plan. The situation at the scene got out of control, mainly because a bullet that flew from an unknown place hit a protesting student at the scene.


    Then someone more than a Russian murdered, arousing the anger of the people at the scene, and then the tragedy broke out.


    Judging from the situation at the scene, in the daytime conflict, we had hundreds of deaths and nearly a thousand injured..."


    Before Kodama Gentaro could finish speaking, Emperor Meiji reprimanded impatiently: "I''m just asking who you planned, not to hear you defend them.


    No matter what the reason is, someone has to stand up and be responsible for such a big thing and give an account to the international community.


    Do you think that because of civilian casualties, countries around the world will abandon the attack on the Russian embassy?


    Don''t forget, dozens of staff members, including the Russian minister, all died.


    In the eyes of the whole world, those who participated in demonstrations are no longer ordinary civilians, but a group of mobs who do not know the so-called. "


    If the explanation is useful, there will be no war in this world. No matter how the conflict was triggered, the staff in the Russian embassy were always killed by the Japanese people who participated in the demonstration.


    This is enough. It is necessary to kill and pay for life, otherwise the diplomats of various countries in Japan will not be able to sleep in the future.


    "Hi!"


    Kodama Gentaro was also very helpless. It was not that he wanted to defend the students, but that there were too many people involved. If you keep going all the way, I don''t know how much it will be unlucky.


    What''s more, most of the people who participated in the demonstrations were patriotic students. The reason why the incident happened during the day was entirely a conspiracy. If it weren''t for someone to guide it, this tragedy would not happen under normal circumstances.


    Only now that things have happened, someone must be responsible. The organization that plans the parade will definitely bear the brunt.


    After a pause, Kodama Gentaro added: "We have sent someone to investigate the black hand behind the scenes, but the scene was too chaotic at the time to determine where the bullet came from.


    The gendarmerie has sealed off the scene, and our experts have stepped in and are arranging the scene.


    According to the plan, we will disguise the scene as an accidental fire, resulting in the death of the staff of the Russian embassy. The marchers rushed in to..."


    Before Kodama Gentaro could finish speaking, Ito Hirofumi couldn''t help it. He has completely despaired of the military''s brain circuits.


    "Kodama-kun, are you sure you are not joking?"


    Not a joke, it is a joke in itself. Unless the staff of the Russian embassy were all dead, otherwise the fire ran out early.


    Even if there is no guarantee that everyone will run out, at least the guard guarding the gate should not be killed. Such an explanation can''t even be perfunctory.


    The attack on the embassy was to "fight the fire", which is even more nonsense. There were many witnesses at the scene, and the Japanese government was incapable of making the staff of several nearby embassies open their eyes and talk nonsense.


    It is not impossible to treat the countries of the world as idiots and to be helpless. If Japan is as strong as the Americans of later generations, it can be played like this.


    It''s a pity that Japan is just a little brother these days. At best, he barely touched the threshold of the great powers, but he still didn''t cross it.


    With poor strength and playing with other countries as fools, it is obvious that he has not experienced social beatings and wants to come out for excitement.


    There is no way, the thinking of East and West is inconsistent. Civil officials who were the first to contact the West can barely keep up, and the thinking of military generals still stays in the traditional mode of thinking.


    From the perspective of the military, what happened in the Russian embassy is only a problem between Japan and Russia, and has nothing to do with other countries.


    It''s a shame. Anyway, the relationship between Japan and Russia is like this. No matter how bad it is, it can''t be worse.


    However, the reality is very cruel. What European governments like most is to participate in this kind of international affairs without any risk and pure prestige.


    Anyway, it is Japan''s mistakes, and it''s right to catch the Japanese government.


    If a major country is willing to take the lead in sanctions, everyone does not mind to join in the fun and give full play to their "international influence."


    The obscure Kodama Gentaro soon realized his mistake under the criticism of the crowd, and decisively chose to surrender, without the Japanese army''s spirit of preferring death.


    ...


    Foreign Minister Kazuyuki Inoue: "As of now, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received diplomatic notes from 11 countries, including Britain and Shinra, asking us to explain what happened at the Russian embassy during the day and open the scene for them to send people. Check.


    We have sent people to contact with the British Minister, and the result is very unsatisfactory. The British also asked us to give a reasonable explanation.


    That is to say, the results have not been announced to the public. If the British knew that all the staff of the Russian embassy were killed, I am afraid they would not support us.


    Inferring from the current situation, if we cannot give the international community a reasonable explanation, the empire is likely to be sanctioned.


    The current situation is very unfavorable to us. If the Russians take the opportunity to attack us, the international community is likely to support them. "


    There are only problems and no countermeasures, which is the true portrayal of the Japanese government. It''s not that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not working hard, it is that the matter is too big, it is too bad, and there is no room for operation.


    International politics also has rules of the game. If the rules are broken under the background of weak strength, then they will be punished by the rules.


    Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu: "Things have already happened. It is not impossible to hide. It is certain that the empire will pay a price.


    What we can do now is to find a way to minimize the impact of the incident and at the same time minimize the loss of the empire.


    It is best to be able to find out who is behind the incident. If we can point to other countries, our responsibility will be much lighter.


    Based on the analysis of the situation at the scene, does the gendarmerie have any clues? Even if the real culprit cannot be determined, the suspect is fine. "


    Although knowing that the probability of detecting a black hand is very low, Okuma Shigenobu can only choose a dead horse as a living horse doctor. If we don''t find a back-up to share the pressure, the Japanese government is really going to back it up!


    Kodama Gentaro shook his head directly: "It''s difficult! There are too many suspects, and we have no evidence in our hands, and there is no way to prove it.


    Even if the murderer is caught, it may be difficult to determine who is the real black hand. The planner can completely pretend to be a personal grievance killing.


    If it cannot be proved that it was a political assassination, then all the responsibilities will still be borne by us. "


    Analyzing purely from the perspective of interest, those who want to provoke the Russo-Japanese War may be the suspects who planned the incident.


    At this point, there is no way to look down. The biggest suspects are the Japanese military, Britain, and Shinra, followed by Spain, the United States, and the Far Eastern Empire.


    No matter who the black hand is, it certainly cannot be the top three. No matter how big the suspicion is and there is more evidence, it must not be.


    The second echelon can indeed throw the pot away, so you have to show evidence first. Who would believe it?


    Maybe he didn''t throw the pot out, and he made another enemy for himself, and that would be the end.


    There are friends in Lu Xiangshan County: "Prime Minister, do you think the Russians will believe if we give a man behind the scenes?


    Things have reached this point, and there is no possibility of relaxation between us and the Russians.


    Even if the Tsarist government could resist the outbreak, once the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic, the Russians still had to move eastward, and a war would still be inevitable.


    Rather than waiting for the Russians to come to the passive challenge, it is better to start preparing now and start before the opening of the Siberian Railway.


    As for the international impact, they have reached the present stage. They are nothing more than an apology, compensation for the family members of the deceased, and pledges to countries to prohibit similar situations.


    If you get a deal, just talk. If you don¡¯t agree, it¡¯s a big deal to accept sanctions. As long as the empire lowers its attitude, European countries will not send troops.


    You can rest assured that such sanctions cannot be sustained. As long as our war with the Russians breaks out, the British will find a way to help us lift the blockade, and I believe Shinra will not stop it.


    Even if it is blocked, we can still smuggle. Unless countries send fleets to our doorsteps to suppress smuggling, otherwise the blockade will exist in name only, and capitalists have ways to circumvent it.


    What is really affected is grain and other commodities. As long as we are united in one heart, this period of hardship will soon pass. "


    Politics is complex and changeable. Analyzing issues from different angles, they draw different conclusions.


    The diplomatic censure, which was regarded as a scourge by civilians, became an opportunity in the eyes of the main combatants.


    At this moment, the Japanese government is like being forced to go to Liangshan and can no longer go down.


    With the last layer of window paper being pierced, all the fantasies of Zhuhe faction are also shattered. Everyone realized that the Japanese-Russian War was unavoidable, and the difference was only a matter of time of outbreak.


    The atmosphere in the room has become more depressing. It is related to the fate of the country, and no one dares to make a decision easily.


    After a long time, Ito Bowen took the lead in breaking the silence: "The Japanese-Russian war is indeed unavoidable, but it is not the time yet.


    The Russians need to wait for the railway to open to traffic, and the empire does not need time to prepare? With the current state of the empire, there is no ability to fight a big battle at all.


    What''s more, there is an ambition behind this, which is even more unpredictable.


    If you don''t get this guy out, who knows what else will happen, the empire can''t stand them. "


    While speaking, Ito Hirobumi also turned his attention to the military representatives, as if to warn them not to play with fire.


    It was not only Ito Hirobumi who was suspicious, but also Emperor Meiji''s eyes when he saw the military generals changed, as if he was searching for something.


    No one likes to be suspicious, but military generals are now elusive. Mo said it was the civil officials who were suspicious, even they themselves were suspicious of each other.


    This style of doing things is too much like the operation of the Army. Especially the radical groups that planned this parade are inextricably linked with the military.


    Even if the shooting incident that detonated the scene was not planned by them, they would still be inseparable from the violent attack on the Russian embassy and the destruction of the Russian diplomatic staff in Tokyo.


    Everyone is smart, and naturally knows that if no one takes the lead at the scene, even if there is a shooting incident, the scene will not immediately lose control.


    Apart from other things, the direction of the bullet must be determined first, right?


    I didn''t want to think about anything. I rushed to the Russian embassy as soon as I shouted the slogan. When the incident happened, the police were all transferred. It was a coincidence.


    Too many coincidences added together, it is no longer a coincidence. Especially in the context that the murderer was not caught, everyone thought of more.


    Perhaps other international forces have the ability to plan shooting incidents, but it would be too nonsense to say to control the marching people.


    You must know that fanatical national radicals are extreme patriots, and it is not easy to buy them off.


    To be able to accurately grasp the time and place to ambush, if you say that you have not prepared in advance, no one will believe it.


    It is not something ordinary people can do to receive news in advance, and quickly evacuate after shooting, leaving no clues.


    Whether international forces can do it, everyone is not sure, anyway, the Japanese military can definitely do it. Deep down, everyone''s fear of the military has risen to more than one level.


    Emperor Meiji: "Ito-kun is right. The man behind the scenes must be found, or the empire will never be peaceful.


    The gendarmerie immediately arrested the organizer who planned the demonstration, strictly investigated the instigators behind it, and ordered the school to strengthen control and ban these illegal organizations.


    In addition, strengthen the police equipment in the embassy area and prohibit any demonstrations from approaching the embassy area. "


    Although he didn''t say it clearly, everyone could tell from the eyes of Emperor Meiji that he was suspected of going to the military.


    It is impossible to explain. The Japanese military is also full of hills, and there are a lot of messy groups. The military itself may not be able to figure it out.


    There are a few brain-disabled guys occasionally, which is completely normal. I think that when Nicholas visited Japan, he was assassinated by guards arranged by the Japanese government.


    Regarding the prevalence of extremism in the military, the military''s top leaders are also very troubled. I''ve been trying to solve it all the time, but unfortunately, it didn''t work well in the end.


    Packing tickets for this group of guys is definitely a performance that is tired of living. No one knows what wonderful things this group of extremists can do.


    In fact, at the beginning, some people in the military proposed to send a few dead men to the embassy area to make amends and give an explanation to the international community. Even some people in the army signed up and prepared to dedicate their lives to the great cause of the empire.


    Fortunately, a friend in Shan County had been exposed to Western culture and stopped in time. Otherwise, it is not to sacrifice, but to add fuel to the fire.

 Chapter 1079： big trouble

    Paper cannot contain fire, and those who should wear a gang always wear a gang. The delay in seeing Russian diplomats soon aroused the suspicion of the mission.


    Even the Japanese government wants to "leave Asia and enter Europe." It is self-evident how serious the idea of ??fawning on foreigners is.


    Under such a social background, if you can''t buy a few spies, you will be a big power.


    ...


    Late at night, the Shinra embassy in Tokyo was brightly lit.


    The ministers of various countries participating in the meeting looked gloomy and terrible. Normal people would feel dissatisfied when they were pulled from their sleep in the middle of the night.


    Jose, who is good at observing words and colors, discovered this by himself, but at this moment he has no time to calm everyone''s injured hearts.


    "Everyone, I invited everyone over overnight, mainly because we just received a bad news. All 47 staff members of the Russian Embassy in Tokyo were killed."


    Upon hearing this appalling news, British Minister Enriquez immediately denied: "This is impossible!


    The Japanese government has assured us that the Russian diplomats were only slightly injured and no dead. "


    Casualties of diplomats often occur, but the annihilation of a country¡¯s embassy staff is hard to find in the entire human history.


    Especially in the recent private contacts, the Japanese government also assured Enriques that all Russian diplomats are alive.


    Jose shook his head: "Sir Enriques, I couldn''t believe it just after receiving this news, but this is the fact, we have to face it.


    In fact, before the Russian embassy was destroyed, a telegram was sent to us by wireless telegram. It may be that the mob came too fast and only half of the content was sent. You can check it out first. "


    While speaking, he handed the telegram to Minister Enriquez in front of him.


    The telegram contained only a single word, but in Enriques'' trembling hands, it seemed to weigh too much.


    There is no way, the content is really amazing. Enriquez didn''t think that Jose would falsify this issue. The content of the telegram was surprisingly "killing."


    A mere incomplete telegram cannot explain the problem, but combined with the response of the Japanese government, it can explain the problem.


    Whether it is blocking the scene and prohibiting diplomats from various countries from viewing the scene, or preventing everyone from meeting with Russian diplomats, they are full of doubts.


    After a pause, Jose continued to add: "We have an agreement with the Russians to communicate once a week, and it has never been interrupted for 40 years.


    Even if the spirit is really stimulated as the Japanese say, they should also notify them. It is impossible to leave it so silently.


    Perhaps everyone also discovered that there was no ambulance in the vehicle accompanying the Japanese government forces.


    Could it be possible that the Russian diplomats were injured and were not even treated in an ambulance, and they had to go to the hospital on foot for medical treatment?


    I sent someone to the Western Hospital near the embassy area to check. There were no Russian diplomats among the patients they received.


    There are various signs that the Japanese government is lying, and the staff of the Russian embassy may have encountered an accident. "


    Details determine success or failure. Although the Japanese government has worked very hard to keep it secret, when they received the news, the matter had already settled.


    The gendarmerie responsible for handling the scene is not a professional faker. What''s more, everyone didn''t know that the scene would get out of control at the beginning, and just thought it was an ordinary task of expelling trouble.


    Everything else can be explained. The biggest loophole is the "hospital". The best western hospitals in Tokyo are all opened by international capital, and the main doctors are mostly foreigners.


    The Japanese government can let its people conceal it, but it can''t restrain the foreigners.


    No matter how confidential it is, it is impossible to lock down the hospital and prevent diplomatic personnel from various countries from entering the hospital.


    As a diplomat, other abilities are not necessarily strong, but the mentality must be good. Except for the initial shock, everyone quickly adjusted and turned their attention to Jose and Enriquez.


    Now that things have happened, all we can do now is to actively respond. At this time, it''s time for the hegemony to take the lead, and it''s enough for others to follow along and shout strong.


    With the evidence before his eyes, Enriques dared not continue to defend the Japanese government. Rao had prepared for it long ago, and he never thought that the Japanese would dare to play so big.


    Deep down, he has made up his mind that such allies must be thrown away when they are used up.


    After a glance at the people, Enriques said apologetically: "I''m very sorry, but I need to take some time to hear this news suddenly.


    Your Excellency Jose discovered this problem first, and there must be a solution. "


    Enriquez had to give up the initiative. The Anglo-Japanese alliance is a well-known thing. At this time, any decision made by Britain will be provoked.


    In the past, Britain was naturally fearless. But it doesn''t work anymore, the Shinra behind him is pressing hard. Any errors at this time will be magnified.


    Without any humility, Jose said directly: "The aftermath is not urgent. The most important thing at the moment is to protect our own safety.


    After staying in Japan for so long, everyone must have understood how barbarous this country is. Since they can attack the Russian embassy, ??no one can guarantee that they won''t do it against us.


    When encountering a group of guys with abnormal brain circuits, no one knows what they will do in the next moment. The best way is to use force to deter them.


    I propose that all countries form a joint intervention mission to gather everyone''s strength in Asia, and then discuss the aftermath with the Japanese government. "


    The cultural differences between the East and the West were directly defined by Jose as "abnormal brains." Everyone did not feel that they were incompatible with each other, but showed their approval.


    Including British Minister Enriquez also believed that the Japanese had a problem with their brains. However, this does not mean that he is willing to form an interference coalition.


    If countries are really allowed to gather their military forces in the Asian region, then it will not be resolved through negotiations, or Japan will be abandoned.


    France is a lesson from the past, and it was originally high hopes for Britain. No one thought that France would be paralyzed by the occupation of one division.


    Japan is an important part of Britain''s strategic plan. Before the Russians are hit hard, Japan''s power cannot be compromised.


    "Your Excellency Jose, you look too high on the Japanese. If you take the courage of the Japanese, they don''t dare to disadvantage us.


    The Japanese are not worthy to form an international intervention group. It is enough to transfer the fleet of our two countries in the Far East. Why bother?


    As for the Russian embassy case, we can let the Japanese government give you a satisfactory explanation. If they refuse, it is not too late to resort to extreme measures. "


    It''s not that Enriques deliberately belittled the Japanese. Japan is really not worthy of the international coalition forces these days. There is no other reason, but too poor. If you win the battle, you won''t be able to earn enough military spending, and sending troops is a loss-making business.


    Of course, it doesn''t matter whether they are worthy or not. The crux of the problem is that Britain wants to preserve Japan''s strength.


    The international coalition forces sound good, but they are actually gang robbers. If the coalition forces are really allowed to go to Japan, the achievements since the Meiji Restoration will be zero.


    In contrast, only mobilizing the British and Austrian navies would have much less destructive power.


    The Royal Navy didn''t do anything, just relying on Shinra''s fleet in the South Seas, at most it would fire a few shots at the port. As long as the Japanese navy can resist leaving the port, there will be no major events.


    However, the premise of all this is that the Japanese government is smart enough to lower its head when it should. If it really annoys all countries, Britain can''t help it.


    "It would be best if the dispute can be resolved peacefully. However, we must trace the atrocities committed in the Russian embassy to the end and severely punish all those involved. It is definitely not just a few scapegoats.


    The Japanese government must show enough sincerity to ensure that similar things will not happen again in the future. "


    Jose said indifferently.


    Is this over?


    Lift up high, fall gently?


    Obviously, things can''t be that simple. Jose seemed to have accepted the British proposal, but he was actually imposing conditions.


    In short, the Japanese government must have hemorrhage, or else it will not soothe everyone''s wounded hearts.


    In the final analysis, international politics are still interests. As long as the interests are in place, everything can be discussed.


    The main reason for meddling in the Russian embassy case was that the Japanese broke the rules and harmed the interests of all diplomats. Everyone must take a firm stand because of reason.


    If the people who died were not diplomats, but Russian civilians, everyone would condemn a few sentences at most, and would not be moved at all.


    As a diplomat, Enriques was also very annoyed by the bad behavior of the Japanese.


    If it is not a strategic need, he will never stand up and speak for the Japanese government. Now that Shinra has agreed to make concessions, he will naturally not continue to fight for the Japanese government.


    After all, there is a price to do wrong. Whether it is to trace the murderer or punish the Japanese government, it is all reasonable.


    If there is no lesson at all, then there is a problem. Besides, Japan also has a criminal record on this issue.


    This is not the first time that a diplomat has been killed in Japan, but this time it was the worst.


    Everyone is a diplomat. Whether it is for national interests or for their own personal safety, we must teach the Japanese government a deep lesson.


    After completing the tasks assigned at home, Enriques once again restored the face of imperialism: "Of course, justice people all over the world cannot tolerate the murderer''s impunity.


    The investigation of the Russian embassy case must be led by us, and the Japanese government should do a good job of cooperating. "


    ...


    The ministerial mission reached a consensus, and a rigorously worded joint diplomatic note was released.


    The imperial meeting, which was rarely seen in the past, has recently become a routine affair. Even Emperor Meiji ignored his status and often participated in discussions in person.


    Foreign Minister Shinobu Inoue held a document with a blue face and said solemnly: "The news of the Russian embassy case has still been leaked, and the opinions of the ministerial mission have been unified. This is the joint note from various countries that has just been received.


    The ministerial mission asked us to hand over the Russian diplomatic personnel in Tokyo within 24 hours; at the same time, it also asked us to send people to protect the scene and wait for the joint investigation team formed by the mission to take over the case.


    During this period, any acts that may hinder the case, such as sabotaging the scene, covering up the case, and allowing the murderer to flee, will be regarded as instigated by the empire.


    This warning is not a joke. According to the news received from the British, various countries already have plans to form a joint intervention group.


    If we deal with it next, we cannot satisfy them. They will form coalition forces and intervene by force.


    The Shinra Navy is already on its way here, and the Royal Navy will be dispatched soon. The time left for us is running out. "


    The worst situation has emerged. Although everyone had prepared well, they did not expect that international intervention would come so quickly.


    Especially the military representatives, now all of them are like frosted eggplants, no longer the passion of the past.


    Everyone is an adult, and when it''s time to follow your heart, you should follow your heart. It is based on verbal threats from various countries.


    Both the Shinra Navy and the Royal Navy were dispatched, and that would no longer be a problem of mouthpieces. If one operation is not good, it is really possible for these two masters to fight over.


    Facing the top powers, everyone still knows the strength gap. If nothing else, just look at the naval strength gap.


    Whether it is the British Far East Fleet or Shinra''s Nanyang Fleet, they are all capable of attacking the Japanese Navy.


    In particular, Shinra¡¯s Nanyang Fleet has recently added a "super battleship" to service. A single ship can single out all the battleships of the Japanese Navy.


    The enemy is not too strong, but the Japanese government is too poor. I can only watch Britain and Shenluo playing the naval technological revolution, without the courage to blend.


    Don''t say it is replacing the super battleship, even the old battleship, the Japanese government can not afford to replace it.


    It still uses old ships bought from the British during the Japanese-Western War; and warships auctioned back from France after the European War.


    No matter how advanced the warship is, there will be one day behind. There is no doubt that these warships built more than ten or twenty years ago are now on the verge of being eliminated.


    Facing the dreadnought super battleship, that is the story of slaughter and being slaughtered, and there is no confidence to fight against it.


    Of course, lagging behind, but it also depends on who is compared. Facing the two big gangsters of Britain and Shinra, it was naturally incomparable.


    But in the Asian region, Japan is still the number one naval power, even though Asia is now two independent countries.


    Ito Bowen: "The position of the British is now very clear. It seems that the Russian embassy case has also touched their bottom line.


    Next, we must deal with it carefully, otherwise the current level will kill the empire.


    The Far Eastern Empire is a lesson for the past. The Empire does not have such a solid foundation and cannot withstand the toss.


    How was the murderer''s investigation? The time given by the mission is only 24 hours, so we can''t write. "


    It can be seen that Ito Bowen is very tired at the moment, and obviously he hasn''t been worrying less recently.


    Kodama Gentaro replied bitterly: "The gendarmerie has arrested the persons involved in the case, but the outcome of the trial is very not optimistic.


    Up to now, more than two hundred people have agreed that it was planned by themselves and have nothing to do with others.


    But no one can tell how to plan it. If the investigative power is transferred to the public mission, I am afraid that something will happen. "


    Others investigated the case, fearing that they could not find the murderer. It would be nice to get here, and one by one stood up and admitted.


    The problem is that he wants to find out who is behind the scenes, not to find a few scapegoats. If you just hand in a few people, you can solve the problem, and the Japanese government doesn''t have to worry.


    Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu immediately sighed: "With such citizens, why worry about the emperor''s prosperity! If..."


    Before Okuma Shigenobu finished speaking, Emperor Meiji glared at him. The meaning is very obvious, don''t sigh, what is needed now is to find a way to solve the problem.


    The people are patriotic and passionate, and it is a good thing to be willing to dedicate themselves to the country, but too much love is also a trouble.


    For example, now, it has been used by others, and it is still unknowing.


    One by one was still excited about killing the Russians, but they did not know that they had brought Japan to the edge of the cliff.


    Driven by fanatical thoughts, all of them took the initiative to blame themselves and cut off all clues directly.


    It''s a self-examination by the Japanese government, and it doesn''t matter. Once the investigation team formed by the ministerial mission took over the investigation of the case, it was quite different.


    Those who have been admitted must be counted as one, and all will be guillotined.


    It doesn''t matter if you play yourself to death, the key is that the Japanese government will think that the Japanese government will hold the dead men in the tank and continue to hold them.


    After calming down, Okuma Shigenobu reorganized the language and said: "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to keep the right to investigate the case. As long as the right to investigate is in our hands, the situation is within our control.


    The envoys of various countries actively intervened mainly because the embassy case made them feel threatened and they needed a security guarantee.


    On this issue, we can be completely satisfied. For example: increase the police force in the embassy area and prohibit any parades near the embassy street.


    What else is needed can be left to them. As long as the core interests of the empire are not involved, we can all agree.


    In addition to concessions and spiritual comfort. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares a generous gift for each of the ministers of various countries, and finds opportunities to send it to them.


    As long as the mood of the ministers of various countries is stabilized, the following things will be easy to handle. "


    There is nothing wrong with the power of the ministers stationed abroad these days.


    Most international issues are handled by these ministers. Only a few can make a decision after reporting to the country.


    To appease these people is equivalent to stabilizing the governments of various countries.


    As long as the ministerial mission does not make trouble, the Japanese government will have to face the Russian Empire. Although the strengths of the two sides are still disparity, Japan still protects itself.


    Ito Hirofumi shook his head: "Okuma-kun, you think the problem is too simple. European countries regard diplomatic embassies very much, and the Russian embassy case has been dealt with to the bottom line of each country.


    This is not a problem that can be solved by buying a few ministers. The empire is afraid that it will suffer heavy losses this time. "


    ...

 Chapter 1080： mature

    After the Russian embassy case spread, European public opinion immediately exploded. This thing is much more serious than any previous teaching case. Since modern times, there has been no case of "group annihilation" by embassy staff abroad.


    The sound of shouting, screaming and killing all at once is endless. A series of hats such as "barbaric", "brutal", and "uncivilized" were once again put on the heads of the Japanese.


    It is not yet known how many people are behind the scenes. Anyway, there are many people who want to start the Russo-Japanese War.


    The support of public opinion is very important, but excessive support would be a bad thing. For the tsarist government, the current public opinion support is not what they want.


    Sending troops to punish the Japanese means that it is easy, but if it is implemented specifically, it will be completely different.


    The Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic. At this time, rushing to start a war is almost a death.


    Unlike the original time and space, the tsarist government has suffered from logistical losses in recent decades. No matter how stubborn people suffer a lot, they will learn a lesson, and the Tsarist government is no exception.


    ...


    "The public opinion is so fierce, what do you have to deal with?"


    Nicholas II asked, holding back his anger.


    After suffering such a big loss, not only can we not retaliate, but we have to suppress domestic anti-Japanese and fighting public opinion. This is simply to make the world recognize the czar again.


    There is no way. Right now, we really don''t have the conditions to take military measures against Japan. For the sake of the overall strategy, Nicholas II could only endure for a while.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "Your Majesty, there are two main reasons why public opinion is so fierce: One is that the people are angered by the tragedy in Tokyo, and now they need to vent; the other is the protagonist and international forces. The instigation.


    To calm the anger of the people is simple, as long as we use diplomatic means to get an explanation that satisfies everyone.


    The international community now supports us. The Japanese do not have the confidence to refuse. It should not be difficult to get such conditions.


    The real trouble is the provocation of the main combatants and international forces. The current anti-Japanese wave among the people is one wave after another.


    The main combatants in China can still come forward to do the work. Although it is a little troublesome, we can still find a way to shut them up.


    It is difficult to stop the provocation by international forces.


    The British tried their best to lead us to the Far East, even putting down their bodies to ally with the Japanese. After preparing for so long, now the opportunity has come, they have no reason to stop.


    In addition to the British, countries such as the Far Eastern Empire, Spain, and the Nordic Federation also need to be vigilant. Although their motives are different, they all hope that the empire will go to war with the Japanese.


    What we have to do now is to stay calm, first use diplomatic means to deal with the Japanese government, and use the power of the international community to suppress the Japanese. "


    Frankly speaking, Nicholas II was not the one who could calm down. I can bear it till now, and there is only one reason: high-level government is anti-war.


    Even the top military leaders who support the war against Japan do not want to start a war immediately. Everyone wants to stick to it first, Nicholas II, who is soft-eared, is naturally kind.


    After pondering for a while, Nicholas II slowly said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take action. Public opinion has already been created, so it cannot be wasted.


    Now is the time when European countries are most disgusted with the Japanese, and take the opportunity to discredit the Japanese.


    Especially in Britain, it is more important to focus on public relations. It is best to disintegrate the Anglo-Japanese alliance, and at the last time, let the London government cast a rat-in-the-mouse, not dare to explicitly support the Japanese government.


    The second is the Holy Roman Empire. Whether it is relying on the power of the international community to put pressure on Japan or sending troops to the Far East in the future, it is indispensable to rely on their power. "


    It can be seen that Nicholas II was very reluctant to make this decision. We must know that the most important characteristic of the fighting nation is that it does not allow the government to be "weak."


    Ordinary people don''t know the difficulty of sending troops to the Far East. In the eyes of ordinary people, the difficulty of attacking Japan is about the same as squeezing a bug to death.


    Now being provoked by a bug, the government did not immediately send troops to retaliate, but played the so-called "diplomatic methods", which is simply embarrassing.


    In fact, the situation will be even more serious. Civilian military enthusiasts have even helped the Tsarist government with their combat plans.


    It doesn''t matter if the navy is weak. You can pull allies to form a coalition and copy the plan against the Far Eastern Empire a few years ago.


    As for whether other countries are willing to send troops along with it, that is the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Failure to do so is the incompetence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Especially after the media published the news that the Shinra Nanyang Fleet and Britain''s Far East Fleet went to the Sea of ??Japan together, everyone strengthened their judgment.


    Against the background of people calling for war, choosing to be forbearing for the time being was also a major blow to Nicholas II''s reputation as a monarch.


    For Nicholas II himself, it is now to "endure a moment''s breath" and then "the more I think about it, the more my breath".


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, looking at the snowflakes flying in the sky, Franz sighed helplessly. It was another cold winter.


    Perhaps because of his old age, Franz has become increasingly dissatisfied with the winter in Vienna in recent years.


    There are many cities in Shinra that are like spring all the year round, but it is a pity that they are not close to Vienna. Wanting to go out for the winter is a trouble.


    Frankly speaking, the development of the Holy Roman Empire to this day, Vienna can no longer be regarded as the center of the empire.


    If you ignore the proportions, from a simple map, Vienna can be counted as a border city.


    Despite so many flaws, the fact that Vienna is the capital of Shinra cannot be changed. It is impossible to move the capital.


    In fact, after the reunification of Shenluo, it was not that no one had mentioned the transfer of the capital, and even a big discussion broke out.


    It''s a pity that everything is afraid of comparison. Vienna has flaws. Other cities in Shinra have more flaws. The best cities in all aspects exist only in dreams.


    After integrating historical, political, cultural, economic, and strategic factors, Vienna is still the most suitable capital for Shinra.


    Since there is no better choice, Franz will naturally not mess around. In fact, even if there is a better choice, Franz will not move away from his nest.


    The Habsburg dynasty has operated here for hundreds of years and has a very deep mass base, which is unmatched by other cities.


    As for winter, be colder if it is colder. Happiness is all in contrast. Compared with the Russian Empire and the Nordic Federation next door, every winter in Vienna is warm.


    Big deal, next winter, I''ll have a good time outside. Anyway, the son is already big, and as a semi-retired emperor, he has the capital to go around.


    ...


    Frederick: "Father, the Tsarist government delegation has already set off from St. Petersburg. It seems that the Russians are going to give up sending troops to retaliate."


    I have to admit that the bears of this year are upright, and anyone who knows them a little bit can judge their decisions from their behavior. There is no guarantee of 100% preparation, but it''s okay to guess the best.


    If you change to the British, then you can''t judge at all. People can talk and laugh with you while sending troops to fight.


    Looking at his son with Snow on his head, Franz nodded: "I''m probably waiting for the opening of the Siberian Railway! It is almost impossible to send troops to the Far East without a railway.


    However, the Russians'' plan this time is likely to fail. If they want to wait, it does not mean that the Japanese are willing to wait.


    The embassy case this time has forced Japan and Russia to the edge of the cliff at the same time. If the brave wins when meeting on a narrow road, war is inevitable.


    Judging from the current situation, Japan and Russia are not ready for war, and the two countries should not be able to fight in the short term.


    Then it depends on which of them is faster. The party that is the first to complete preparations for war will have a very large advantage in the next war. "


    Frankly speaking, Franz was also very surprised by the restraint shown by the tsarist government.


    When was Nicholas II so calm?


    According to the practice of the tsarist government in the past, this kind of thing happened, no matter if the three-seven-two-one hits first, then talk about it.


    It is not only the tsarist government. It is estimated that most of the great powers encountered such a situation, the first thing they considered was the start of war, or how to fight.


    Including Shinra is no exception. If the victims of the tragedy were replaced by his own diplomats, Franz could not help launching war in revenge.


    Of course, the prerequisite is to be able to win. If you really encounter an opponent that you can''t handle, you still have to admit it when you need to admit it.


    Frederick asked incredulously: "The Japanese dare to take the initiative to start a war, isn''t it impossible?


    In this incident, they were in the wrong. If they take the initiative to provoke a war, once they are defeated, the Russians can naturally colonize Japan.


    There is a huge gap in the strength of Japan and Russia. Even if the Japanese government gains an advantage in the short term, with the opening of the Siberian Railway, they still have only one way to lose after Russian reinforcements arrive. "


    Not only his thoughts, few people in Europe think that Japan has the courage to start a war.


    "Why not dare?"


    Franz asked rhetorically.


    "At this point, everyone knows that the Russo-Japanese War will break out sooner or later. What else does the Japanese government fear?


    They have some hope of winning before the opening of the Siberian Railway, and their chances of winning become lower in the future.


    What''s more, there are British people cheering behind. The British government has been preparing for so long, isn''t it just trying to consume the strength of the Russians in the Far East and reduce the military pressure on India?


    As long as the Japanese government responds quickly enough, it is entirely possible to seize the Far East before the opening of the Siberian Railway.


    Then, the British government pays money and the Japanese government pays people, using time and space to slowly consume the Russians.


    Anyway, Japan has a large population and the military''s combat effectiveness is also reasonable. As long as the support of the British can keep up, it will be no problem for ten or eight years.


    Regardless of the final outcome, the Russians will be greatly injured. Even with the Russian-Austrian alliance, there will be problems due to this. "


    It''s not that Franz is pessimistic, it is that the Russo-Austrian League has long been cracked. Only with the efforts of the Vienna government to bridge the situation, it persisted until now.


    The outside world sees nothing, but Franz, as the party concerned, is very clear that the contradictions between Russia and Austria are accumulating rapidly.


    Not only is the political imbalance between the two countries in power, but the tsarist government¡¯s awareness of crisis has increased; there are also increased economic and trade frictions.


    As a vested interest in the Russian-Austrian alliance, the old-school aristocracy of the Russian Empire may not have much ideas about making money by farming and mining; but the emerging national bourgeoisie and intellectuals in Russia are very dissatisfied with the current situation.


    In the eyes of these "people of insight", if the current positioning of raw materials and commodity sales markets is not broken, sooner or later the Russian Empire will become an economic colony.


    To change all of this, we must first break the economic dependence on Shinra. Including withdrawing from the free trade system and implementing tariff barriers.


    If possible, it is best to wipe out even the debt. Avoid the heavy repayment burden and hinder the modernization of the Russian Empire.


    Although these people do not have a high right to speak in the tsarist government, it is easier to want bad things than to get things done.


    As for the consequences of doing this, Franz does not think that a group of second-tier idealists will be afraid, let alone a group of profit-seeking capitalists will care.


    In fact, the situation is much worse than that. Shinra''s internal voices against the Russian-Austrian alliance are also increasing day by day.


    The military aristocrats and farms attached to the agricultural industry chain are also very dissatisfied with the large amount of imported Russian agricultural products.


    In the past, the Russian empire was strong enough, and the empire had to deal with France in the west and needed this ally. For the sake of the overall situation, everyone can barely accept it.


    With the end of the European War, the Holy Roman Empire soared into the sky, and the strategic demand for the Russian Empire has been infinitely reduced.


    In this context, everyone is naturally not cold about the economic policy of taking care of the Russian Empire economically.


    The fact that the Russian-Austrian alliance can continue to the present is inseparable from the economic care policy of the Vienna government.


    The annual foreign exchange income from grain and ore exports accounted for 94.6% of all foreign exchange income in the Russian Empire, and most of these raw materials were exported to Shinra.


    After cutting off this income, it was only a matter of time before the tsarist government went bankrupt, and there was no room for struggle. Naturally, the alliance can no longer be maintained.


    This group of people is not a master without the right to speak. If it weren''t for Franz''s need to hang around in order to fight for world hegemony, it is estimated that there would have been a quarrel below.


    According to the current situation, once Britain declines, the Russian-Austrian alliance will almost come to an end.


    In the final analysis, it''s profit to blame. The existence of the Russian-Austrian League has harmed their interests, so it is natural to find a way to kick it away.


    To be able to forbear it for a few years for the benefit of the empire, that is already a very big picture. Beyond that, even God can''t stop it.


    Of course, at that point, the mission of the Russian-Austrian League has also been completed, and it really should be kicked off.


    Obviously, this is just the ideal state. The Russians are not fools, and the Tsarist government has long been aware of the danger, otherwise Nicholas II would not want to get rid of dependence on the Shinra.


    Since it is doomed to be abandoned in the future, the tsarist government is naturally also preparing. For example, the strategy of going south and going east is the Russian response plan.


    To sum up, in one sentence, it is: let money in your pocket.


    The rich Russian empire is fearless. Even if it can''t help the Shinra, it is safe to protect itself.


    The current calculation of the British is to increase the crisis awareness of the tsarist government and force the Russians to jump over and join them.


    This is not impossible. Although the British market is not comparable to that of Shenluo, it is still hopeful to eat half of the Russians'' share of grain and ore exports.


    By lending another sum of money to the Tsarist government, the short-term shock can be overcome. As for the sequelae, it is estimated that the British government will not think about it as much as the Russians.


    As if lost in thought, Frederick said indifferently after a long time: "Once the British fall, the Russians are our biggest rivals.


    After all, the Russian-Austrian alliance has lasted for so many years, and there is not enough reason, and we are not good at attacking them.


    If the czarist government insists on maintaining the covenant, we will not be able to carry out even the apparent suppression.


    For the sake of the reputation of the empire, it can only make the Russians decline prematurely. Anyway, the next hegemony struggle will not require them. "


    "Spicy" is not just "mature".


    In Franz''s view, Frederick''s ability to make such a decision is a sign of maturity. A man who is a man cannot stand firm unless he is ruthless.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance has lasted for so many years. Although there are no lack of opponents in the two countries, the friendship between the people is really deep.


    Among other things, there are countless marriages. In the past cultural exchanges and commercial trade, there was no shortage of in-laws between Russia and Austria from the nobles of the upper class to the ordinary people.


    If you really do something to your allies for no reason, the domestic people will not pass the test, let alone the damage to the international reputation.


    If it is not convenient for you to do it yourself, you can only kill with a knife.


    The British wanted to pull the Russians over, provided that the Russian Empire still had certain strength. If the Russians are destroyed, it will be useless even if they are pulled over.


    "The Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, and the Russians'' ability to invest in the Far East is limited, even if they are defeated, their losses are limited.


    When the railway is open to traffic, the Russians can go all out, and the Japanese are seriously lacking. Even with the support of the British, it cannot bridge the gap in strength between the two countries.


    After all, we and the Russians are still allies, and the support we should have is indispensable. At the very least, we must grant loans and sell weapons and equipment and strategic materials. "


    The prerequisite for borrowing a knife to kill is that the knife is sharp enough, and it is clear that Japan is still in a bad mood. It may be possible to severely damage the Russians, and it is a dream to destroy the Russian Empire.

 Chapter 1081： Pressure by force

    There is nothing perfect in this world. Although the Japanese knife is not sharp, it hurts even if it hits a person.


    The most important reason for not killing the bear is that the territory of the Russian Empire is too large, a circle larger than the original time and space.


    The most serious consequence of the Russo-Japanese War was nothing more than the loss of the Far East, and then there was no more. It was impossible to penetrate Siberia with the power of the Japanese.


    After being silent for a while, Frederick slowly said: "It is natural that Japan alone is not enough, but adding other peoples who want independence makes it different.


    There is no shortage of anti-Russian forces in Finland, the Baltic Sea, Poland, Bulgaria, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.


    When the Russian empire was strong, these anti-Russian powers could not become the climate, but it was different when the bears were in decline.


    If these independent organizations are not strong enough, then add the Russian Revolutionary Party.


    Although Alexander II''s reforms eased the social contradictions of the Russian Empire to a certain extent, the core contradictions still exist.


    The Russian people can tolerate losing the government to European countries, but they absolutely cannot tolerate losing to the uncivilized Japanese.


    Coupled with the bourgeoisie who is dissatisfied with the distribution of power, as long as we push it behind the scenes, the possibility of a revolution in Russia is very high. "


    Obviously, Frederick also did his homework. The hidden dangers of the Russian Empire have long been known.


    For a giant like the Russian Empire, it is too difficult to defeat them from the outside, and only themselves can really defeat them.


    For the Holy Roman Empire, a divided and declining Russian Empire is a good ally.


    Franz hesitated. I have to admit that Frederick''s plan is indeed very maneuverable.


    Even if the plan fails, Shinra will not lose anything. From the beginning to the end, the Vienna government was a "good ally" of the tsarist government, and had nothing to do with these anti-Russian forces.


    If the plan is successful, then the threat from Shinra''s land will be completely removed. In the future, we can go all out to lean towards the sea and compete with Britain for hegemony.


    The only problem is that the revolution is full of uncertainty. As a monarch, Franz always stayed away from the "revolution" and the "national independence movement".


    That is now, if decades ago, without thinking about it, Franz would have denied it.


    The reason is very realistic, that is, I am worried that I picked up a rock and hit my own foot, causing uncontrollable consequences.


    It''s different now. After so many years of operation, the basic situation of the Holy Roman Empire, which has unified language and culture, has stabilized.


    For the countries of the world at the same time, the people of Shenluo still have a sense of superiority. The country is strong and the people''s living standards are clearly at the forefront.


    Although the social contradictions have not disappeared, they are far from the point where rebellion is needed. Even though the revolutionary wave was high, the impact on Shinra was minimal.


    The problem is that the current Holy Roman Empire is no longer alone, and being able to hold it does not mean that the younger brothers can also hold it.


    Armenia with strong feudal ideas, Spain with many internal contradictions, Italian states with social reforms, little Greece with active national ideas, and France in dire straits.


    These countries all have hotbeds for the breeding of revolutionary ideas. Maybe the European continent will be replaced by the shot of the Russian Empire.


    It''s okay if the revolution erupts one by one, Franz thinks he can handle it properly; if it swarms up, Shinra will be exhausted.


    "The plan sounds good, but the middle degree must be grasped. The Russian Empire can collapse, but the Tsarist government must keep it.


    We can push our hands behind our backs, but we cannot directly intervene in the Russian civil strife. Including secretly supporting the Revolutionary Party and independent organizations, we cannot be there. "


    It''s not Franz hypocrisy, it''s a political need. It''s enough to do things about pitting allies in secret, and to talk about it on the table, then there is no fun.


    ...


    In Tokyo, with the arrival of the British and Austrian navies, the ministerial mission has become increasingly tough on the Japanese government.


    To be precise, the Shinra family put pressure on the Japanese government, and the countries just followed suit, while the British remained silent most of the time.


    This is the inevitable result. Regardless of how it operates secretly, Russia and Austria are still allies on the surface.


    Now that the allies'' embassies abroad have been slaughtered by the Japanese, if Shinra has no response at all, then there is a problem.


    The countries followed suit because the Japanese broke the rules. These rules not only protect the interests of the powers, but also protect the interests of small countries.


    Only within the scope of the rules of the game can everyone carry out diplomatic activities normally. After all, the powers are so powerful that no one dares to provoke them, and they can get back even if something happens.


    A small country won''t work anymore. It''s completely beyond the reach of things that happen thousands of miles away. No matter how wronged you are, you can only knock down your front teeth and swallow it in your stomach.


    Now everyone is demanding severe punishments for the Japanese government, which is essentially the killing of chickens and monkeys under the sorrow of death.


    As the so-called anger is hard to offend, Britain, which prides itself on being a civilized man, will naturally not fight against other countries for the benefit of Japanese allies.


    Severe punishment is to be severely punished, Shinra did not organize the coalition to fight over. The severe punishment demanded by various countries is nothing more than a few people who are responsible, which has discredited the Japanese government.


    It was the Japanese who died, and the Japanese government was also the shame. In the eyes of British Minister Enriquez, this was nothing.


    If it were not for the Anglo-Japanese alliance, Enriques would have put pressure on the Japanese government to force them to surrender the power to investigate the case.


    As diplomats, Enriques and the mission are the same on the issue of maintaining the safety of diplomats.


    The sound of "Rumble" sounded like thunder in the sky. Emperor Meiji, who was having a meal, couldn''t help throwing away the tableware in his hand.


    He hurriedly ordered the maid: "Send someone to see, where is the gun firing?"


    Today is different. Since the British and Austrian navies arrived in the Sea of ??Japan, the Japanese navy has been ordered to stay in the camp, and even warships are prohibited from going up.


    The Japanese government was so cautious that it was afraid that the junior two boys below could not stand the stimulation and ran out to compete with the British and Austrian navies.


    A Russian empire and a Japanese government gambled on their national fortunes, and then got into a big country, it would really be cold.


    ...


    The Navy Command, looking at the black petitioning generals, General Ito Yuhiro reprimanded with a stern face: "A bunch of idiots, don''t look at what time it is.


    Go to sea for training. Do you treat me as a fool?


    Really think that after fighting two battles, you think you are invincible in the world?


    Believe it or not, if you leave the port now, it will take two hours to feed the sharks in the sea one by one.


    ...


    After the order was passed, all officers and soldiers immediately returned to the barracks to rest. No matter what happened, no one was allowed to board the ship. "


    There was no way, just now the British and Austrian navy launched a live ammunition test against the port.


    Because it did not aim at the buildings on the shore, the shell fell on the water not far from the port and exploded, but the Japanese navy officers and soldiers were enraged.


    When anger is on the head, IQ is no longer online. As soon as their heads got hot, these guys came to petition to go to sea for training and expel the "enemy navy" outside.


    The brains of the people below are flooded, but it doesn''t mean that Ito Yuhyung also flooded with their brains. If you really go out to do something, you may be taken away by others.


    Despite the presence of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, under normal circumstances the Royal Navy will not attack the Japanese Navy; there is no conflict of core interests between Japan and Shinra, and the possibility of arrogant attack on them is not high.


    However, political issues are usually considered by the top. There are radicals in the Japanese navy, and there are also radicals in the navies of Britain and Austria.


    If you really meet, no one can be sure whether the two sides will really fight. At least Ito doesn''t think that with the power of the Japanese navy, the enemy can retreat.


    It is not easy for Japan to accumulate these assets. If it really does, it will be over.


    Don''t say two hours to go to the sea to feed the sharks, there will always be heavy losses and serious injuries.


    The navy is not an army, and the Japanese navy is relatively calm. At least under Ito''s strict orders, everyone returned to the camp obediently.


    After all these troubles, Yuhiro Ito went straight to the Imperial Palace. This time I just shot into the water, and the damage caused was very limited. No one can guarantee that I won''t target the buildings on the shore next time.


    Ito has experienced how overbearing the European powers are these days. He doesn''t think that the fleet outside is afraid to move.


    ...


    Forcefully suppressing the anger in his heart, Emperor Meiji slowly said: "The ministers have already used force to pressure. What do you think we should deal with now?"


    There is no doubt that the British and Austrian navies entering Tokyo Bay are a big problem for the Japanese government.


    Not to mention that it is impossible to win at all. Even if it is able to win, the Japanese government dare not do anything.


    Fortunately, now it is only forceful pressure, not real shelling, otherwise the Japanese government would really have to cry.


    There is a friend from Lu Xiangshan County: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We have confirmed that only the British and Austrian navies arrived in Tokyo Bay, and they did not carry marines.


    The missions are just bluffing and trying to use political blackmail to force us to make concessions. They do not have the ability to initiate the landing.


    The forces of various countries in East Asia are limited. Even if they are all transferred, the army will be able to protect the safety of Honshu Island. "


    Everyone directly chose to ignore the pledge that Shan County had their friends. Only when the brain gets into the water, will it go to war with other countries.


    It is useful to defend Honshu Island. Japan is an island country with few resources. As long as the enemy has blocked it for a year or a half, Japan will be over.


    The use of force by the ministerial mission can be just political blackmail or it can change from fiction to reality.


    Had it not been for the British to act as two or five boys and drag their feet in the ministerial mission, the Japanese government would have been counseled.


    Foreign Minister Kazuyuki Inoue: "Actually, the conditions of the ministerial mission cannot be considered. The investigation and trial rights they demanded were not deliberately aimed at the empire.


    It was mainly the case of the Russian embassy, ??which made them feel sad and wanted to kill the chickens and curse monkeys and re-establish the majesty of international rules.


    The enemy of the empire is only the Russians, and we cannot mistake the ministerial mission for the enemy. The mission to us now can only say that it coincides with the meeting, they and the Russians are not the same.


    If you can''t get the ministerial mission done before the Russians arrive, maybe they will really join forces, and the empire will be in danger. "


    Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu: "No! Letting the ministerial mission participate in the investigation and trial is already our biggest concession. We must never let go of the leadership of the case.


    The most feared thing in diplomacy is to set a precedent. As soon as this case is opened, in future cases involving citizens of various countries, they will all jump out to fight for the right to trial..."


    Although Inoue Kareem has been as subtle as possible, Okuma Shigenobu is still somewhat unacceptable. Compromise with the mission seemed to be the solution to the problem, but the sovereignty was lost.


    Whether it is "investigation power" or "judgment power", it is an important sovereignty of a country. Generally speaking, when it comes to national sovereignty, it is very troublesome.


    In a sense, surrendering the dominance is to "trait the country." Perhaps everyone present can take the overall situation seriously, but the Japanese people outside do not have such an overall view.


    Ito Hirobumi interrupted: "Okuma-kun, things are priorities. The troubles in the future are not too late to deal with the future. The most important thing is to get through the current hurdle.


    In the negotiation with the ministerial group, I can be sure that the minister Shinra is just acting and not going all out. Including the conditions put forward, there are no excessive demands.


    Once the Russian representative arrived, the situation was completely different. In consideration of the Russian-Austrian League, Shinra would definitely support the Russians.


    At present, all the countries on the land in Europe look at the face of Vienna. Shinra supports the Russians, and most members of the ministerial group will support the Russians.


    At that time, it will be the question of investigative power and judicial power. If the Tsarist government is willing to pay the price, it is not impossible to pull up a coalition army.


    The British are unreliable. Once the European countries support the Russians, we are likely to be abandoned.


    There have been too many similar cases in British history. Including the French Empire, which was once strong, they were all sold by the British. "


    Some alarmist talk, but the truth is correct. When it comes to international politics, you must follow your heart.


    "Too rigid and easy to fold."


    For a small country, only by bending and stretching can you live long. In this age of the weak and the strong, blindly being tough is the way to die.


    ...


    With the emergence of the joint investigation team, the Japanese people directly exploded the pot, and the slogan of the protest march resounded throughout Tokyo.


    The foreign students who had just arrived in Japan were stunned by the scene before them when they entered Tokyo.


    A young student couldn''t help but blurted out, "This is Japan. Isn''t it too messy?"


    There are crowds of demonstrations everywhere, and you can''t think about it. The social order did not collapse, it was the result of the efforts of the Japanese police.


    The young student who came to pick up people explained: "Japan is the most orderly country. You just came at an untimely time. In the past, Tokyo was still very prosperous.


    It''s just that they have encountered trouble recently. The Japanese people are now protesting against Western powers and infringing on their national sovereignty. "


    "Japan''s national sovereignty has been violated" is undoubtedly a huge ideological shock for Far Eastern students who have just gone abroad.


    Thanks to the good propaganda work of the Japanese government, and with its record of drawing against Spain, in the eyes of many people in East Asia, Japan is already a newcomer.


    Otherwise, everyone will not travel far to learn how to build a country. As soon as I arrived in Tokyo, I encountered this scene.


    "Brother Bo''an, isn''t Japan a powerful country in the world? How could it..."


    Before the young man could finish speaking, the young student who was called Boan interrupted, "This question is a long story.


    It is not suitable for this occasion to talk about this topic. Let''s go to my residence first to avoid unnecessary trouble. "


    Far away in a foreign country, what I fear most is trouble. The Far East Empire is not a master who can resist. If you encounter a problem, solve it yourself. Don''t expect a gang of officials to come forward.


    With doubts, everyone came to a two-story wooden building. Although the exterior is slightly dated, the interior is very particular, which is in line with the low-key and restrained style of the Chinese.


    ...


    After making a pot of tea, the young student called Bo''an slowly said: "There are also two domestic classmates living here, but they have been invited to participate in the parade.


    Because you are coming, I didn''t join in the fun. In fact, they are not willing to participate, it is just unreasonable.


    If you¡¯re here for the first time, if you encounter this kind of thing in the future, just hide if you can. You really can¡¯t hide, and don¡¯t rush forward.


    Especially in the recent period, if it is not necessary, try not to go out, let alone participate in club activities. "


    The slightly older man asked, "Boan, you are so cautious, what happened recently?"


    "I thought you knew it, but it seems that the news from my hometown is still seriously lagging behind. Half a month ago, anti-Russian demonstrations broke out in Tokyo.


    I don''t know what happened in the middle of the process. The people who participated in the demonstration rushed into the Russian embassy in Tokyo, and all the Russian diplomatic staff were killed.


    After the outbreak of the Russian embassy case, it triggered a strong backlash from the embassies of various countries in Tokyo, and a ministerial mission was formed under the leadership of Britain and Austria.


    After the establishment of the mission, there were fierce conflicts with the Japanese government over the investigation and trial powers of the Russian embassy case.


    At noon yesterday, the British and Austrian navies also bombarded Tokyo Bay. The specific situation is unknown, anyway the Japanese government gave in.


    Not only handed over the dominance of the case, but under the pressure of the ministerial group, members of the Anti-Russian Revenge Society, the Iron-Blood Revenge Society and other associations were arrested overnight.


    After the news spread, a sovereignty defense movement broke out in Tokyo today, demanding that the government release arrested suspects from the Russian embassy and deny the mission to the embassy case.


    Regardless of the final result, Tokyo will probably be in chaos for a while. This has little to do with us, so you had better not get involved. "


    Seeing everyone''s stunned expressions, they knew that they had been stunned by the news.


    It''s impossible to get involved, and it''s too late to hide. Unless they are tired of life, normal people will not join in the fun.

 Chapter 1082： The sun is struggling

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 Chapter 1083： Sophistication

    Similar skirmishes are still being staged between the investigation team and various Japanese departments. It''s just that most of the time, it ends up with the confession of Japanese government officials.


    Including Daizu Saito is no exception, even if there are all kinds of reluctance in his heart, in the end, he still has to be obedient.


    There is no way, in order to end the Russian embassy case as soon as possible and to get rid of the gang of plague gods in the ministerial mission, the Japanese government has no choice at all.


    ...


    "What? Decheng was arrested. Didn''t you tell you not to stand out?"


    Li Boan exclaimed.


    During the day, I was still spreading common sense to friends from China, admonishing them not to mix things up, and at night I received the sad news that my co-rental friends were arrested.


    Because they couldn''t get rid of their affection, two people went out to participate in the parade during the day, and when they returned home at night, only one was left.


    "Bo''an, we really don''t blame us. To participate in today''s parade, we were just pulled over to make up the number. No matter how we shouted or marked, we were all mixed in the crowd.


    Under normal circumstances, the police will only arrest the planner and the leader in front. Even if there is an accident, we can still run away.


    It''s just different today. The Japanese government dispatched troops. The scene was too chaotic. I don''t know what happened. Anyway, there was a fierce conflict between the parade and the army, and the gun was fired in the end.


    After the scene got out of control, the Japanese military police seemed to be crazy, taking people everywhere. Tokusei was mistaken for a member of the Jagged Revenge because he was too close to Mitsui Taro..."


    The more I talked, the lower the voice, as if I was ashamed of my escape during the day. But the focus of everyone''s concern is obviously not here.


    It''s not on the battlefield. Of course the military and police have to run away. If you really stay and share the joys and sorrows, then you are a real fool.


    After a moment of silence, Li Boan slowly said, "Okay, Deran. It''s not your fault. No one wants to see Decheng''s accident, but it has already happened. Now let''s find a way to get people!"


    "Fishing people" has always been a technical job. Especially to get people from the Japanese army, it is even more troublesome.


    Those who are able to study abroad these days are either rich or expensive. Don''t say it is an ordinary civilian, even if it is the home of a squire and county, it can''t support an international student.


    There is no way, even if it is the lowest cost of studying in Japan, it will cost thousands of taels of silver. The money can buy 100 mu of fertile land in China.


    If you study in Europe, it will be more expensive. No matter how you save, thousands of taels of silver will be spent. If the performance is not good, you need to pay for the sponsorship, it is an astronomical figure.


    This is also the main reason why international students often work part-time. The money given by the family is not enough. If you don''t go to work and make money, you will not be able to successfully complete your studies.


    It''s a pity that everyone''s contacts are in the country, and now they are far away in a foreign country, and the network behind them can''t work at all.


    Wang Deran nodded and said hesitantly: "On the way back, a Japanese friend told me not to act rashly now.


    They will find ways to get people, let us not act rashly, so as not to get angry. "


    "Get into the flames" is definitely a taboo for the Chinese. Especially when overseas, everyone practiced self-sweeping.


    If it wasn''t for a friend who was arrested, I guess everyone would feel sad, and at best would help a little bit if they could.


    Li Boyan shook his head helplessly: "The Japanese are afraid they can''t count on it. There have been so many arrested and imprisoned recently, and among them there are no lack of high-ranking officials.


    So many people with hands and eyes can not get people out. Obviously, this is no longer the Japanese say.


    If I am not mistaken, the power of handling all suspected Russian embassy cases is now in the hands of the ministerial mission.


    It is too late for the Japanese to find a scapegoat, so how can they be exonerated for De? "


    It is not that Li Boyan is pessimistic, but he knows too much and sees the world too thoroughly.


    Facing the pressure of the international community, the Japanese government has chosen to admit counsel. In this context, going against the trend is the way to die.


    As a bystander, he was not optimistic about the demonstrations organized by Japanese classmates from the beginning. If the parade is useful, wouldn''t the powers have to go home and eat noodles?


    What''s more, this time it is the Japanese government''s fault. The police in the embassy area failed to play their due role in preventing the tragedy from happening, and the Japanese government could not shirk the blame.


    If it were the Japanese government during World War II, maybe it would dare to fight against the international community. It is a pity that it is now Japan before the Russo-Japanese War. Facing the pressure of the great forces of the great powers, it would have to be beaten if it did not follow its heart.


    Don''t look at European countries'' "emphasis on material benefits and underestimate fame", and you think their faces are not important. For the sake of face, it''s really not worth everyone''s expedition, but the navy is fine to vote.


    "Why don''t we ask the court for help, Master Liu is now a member of the ministerial group and should be able to speak."


    Talking is to inquire about students who have come to Japan. The circle of international students is not big. Everyone needs to take care of each other when they go out. The relationship that used to be good in the past has basically rushed over.


    "Wuhen, don''t dream. It''s better to expect the Japanese army to release people if you look forward to the court.


    It''s not a day or two since everyone came to Japan. When did you see that Master Liu helped us out?


    Seeking help from the imperial court will have no effect at all except for wasting money. It may even affect our development after returning to China. "


    The young man''s words resonated with everyone. Almost all the students studying in Japan have no affection for that decadent court in China.


    In a sense, the foreign ministers of the Far Eastern Empire were just a man in the back. There is a government where more is not as good as less. How can diplomats do this?


    Regardless of major and minor matters, it is reasonable and unreasonable, but whenever people protest, the domestic government is weakened.


    According to reason, not only will it not work, but it will affect one''s official career. If things go on like this, the envoys abroad have naturally followed in a passive manner.


    In fact, everyone present is already relatively stable. If you stay on the side of the radicals, at this time the clamorers will overthrow the court.


    Of course, "soundness" is only temporary. With the spread of revolutionary ideas, one day "rebellion" will become the mainstream thinking among overseas students.


    "The imperial court also has its difficulties. There is a widespread rumour from the outside world that there are international forces involved and that the Russian embassy case is planned to provoke the Russo-Japanese War.


    In this context, the imperial court rashly participated, which is likely to arouse the suspicion of various countries. It is impossible for Master Liu to act rashly.


    Judging from the current situation, we can only ask the Chinese Association for help. There are a lot of overseas trades and connections, so they should be able to speak. "


    Instead of seeking help from the government, they sought help from non-governmental organizations. I have to say that this is also an irony.


    However, this is reality. They are not overseas businessmen, they are all enthusiastic, and they will help with whatever they do.


    The main thing is that international students are valuable to them, or the personal connections behind them are valuable to them.


    Those who do trade in East Asia cannot avoid the Far Eastern Empire. With the help of the earth snake, it is definitely better than without.


    Even if it is not used for a short time, these favors will not be wasted. Most of the international students this year are elites of the times.


    It was inconspicuous when he was overseas, and his value doubled once he returned home. Not to mention that every international student can go straight up, but most of them will mix well.


    The Chinese society is a society of human relations, and everyone is still willing to sell their personal feelings if they can.


    Li Boyan: "Brother Yaoyang''s proposal is not bad, and it is indeed the best way to ask the Chinese Club for help right now.


    There are many compatriots over there, all of whom have obtained foreign nationalities and have contact with embassies of various countries. It is much better to ask them for help than to work ourselves.


    It''s best that we pool a sum of money now and send it to the Chinese Club for their help. It''s best to be able to fish out Decheng directly, even if it doesn''t work, let people take care of it. "


    In addition to fighting for courage, overseas trade this year is more about connecting people.


    Foreign businessmen who do not have the support of the state can be very moisturized overseas, and naturally they will not lack personal connections.


    Relying on personal connections is a great favor, and then letting people pay for it is not justified. Even if it is delivered, others may not accept it, and it must be delivered.


    The people present are all elites. Although they are not very old, they are still very skilled in terms of human relationships and sophistication. Naturally, no one will refuse.


    Regardless of the amount of money and the amount of money, I have to make a point. When it is spread out, it is all about "scrapping money" for friends.


    With this reputation, it will be much easier to socialize in the future. After all, everyone likes loyal friends.


    There is nothing to condemn, it is the nature of human nature to become more powerful. After receiving the news, everyone is willing to come to help, it is all humanity.


    Seeing that everyone gave generously, Li Boyan smiled and said, "It''s not enough to have money. It is also a troublesome thing for the Chinese Hall to find someone to help.


    At this point, everyone shouldn''t hide it. If you don''t activate your connections, I won''t be able to send the money. "


    Smart people can see that this is Li Boyan''s real purpose. Whether discussing countermeasures or donating money, they are paving the way for the future.


    ...


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 Chapter 1084： Chinese Club

    For young students, asking for help is a difficult task. Although before studying abroad, the families with overseas connections have explained it, but everyone still adheres to it.


    Since ancient times, it has been the most difficult to pay favoritism debt. Especially in this age when morality has not yet been lost, it is even harder to pay the debt of favor.


    It was not Li Boyan deliberately calculating, mainly because there was no preliminary foreshadowing, I am afraid that many people will shrink back.


    Most of the people present met after studying abroad. Mainly because living in a foreign country, you need to be in a group for warmth. It is not always true if you talk about how deep the friendship is.


    Except for a few deep friendships, most people are ordinary friends. Help if you can, everyone is happy to be the icing on the cake.


    Finding help may seem simple, but it depends on what matters. At this juncture, the cost of getting the "suspicion of the Russian embassy case" out is absolutely extraordinary.


    The contribution is proportional to the benefit. The greater the power used by others, the greater the favor they owe. These kind of debts will need to be repaid in the future.


    Now that you have all the money, and if you want to back down, then don''t want to be in the circle. Favor debts can be repaid slowly, and if the reputation is bad, there will be nothing.


    At this point, whether it''s sincere or acting every time, you must continue to act.


    "It should be so. Decheng is our best friend. How can I just stand by when something like this happens.


    It is better to hit the sun if you choose another day. It is better to visit the Zhonghua Hall early tomorrow morning to learn about this earlier. "


    Huo Yaoyang said righteously.


    He was still too young, his emotions were still exposed while speaking, and the slight frown on his brows proved that he was reluctant deep down.


    It''s just that he asked for help from the Zhonghua Guild Hall. Originally, he only wanted Li Boyan and others to contribute their efforts. Unfortunately, they played a good game, and came along with the boat and pulled everyone aboard.


    Unhappy and unhappy, but there is nothing to hate. On the contrary, he admired Li Boyan''s character and responsiveness.


    Although not to the point where they are bothered, the one who is willing to make plans for friends and has outstanding personal abilities is definitely the first choice for everyone to make friends.


    Anyway, I can''t hide it, so it''s better to take the initiative and appear to be more responsible and establish prestige among international students.


    Don''t think that these imaginary ones are useless. The Far Eastern Empire these days paid much attention to overseas students. But those who have returned from studying abroad don''t worry about wearing them.


    The break between the group of overseas students and the government is also a matter of revolutionary thinking after it has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It is the kingly way to make contacts and lay the foundation for your future official career.


    This year, loyalty is still very popular in the world. Especially for young students, "teaching loyalty" is regarded as a kind of good quality.


    Those who are usually more active now show their support, so naturally everyone will not object. Even though I was reluctant in my heart, I was too embarrassed to say it when everyone else supported me.


    The goal was achieved, Li Boan breathed a sigh of relief. With the network of connections behind everyone present, the arrested Decheng finally has the dawn of being rescued.


    As for how to repay the owed humanity and virtue in the future, it is not within Li Boyan''s consideration. Can pick up a life, that is the blessing of the ancestors, how can you pick and choose.


    ...


    According to legend, the Chinese Guild Hall originated in the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, and the exact time is no longer verifiable. Anyway, from East Asia to Southeast Asia, from Southeast Asia to Europe and the United States, wherever the number of Chinese is large, there will be a Chinese Hall.


    Perhaps influenced by Western culture, the classical Chinese architecture incorporates a bit of European style.


    A plaque saying "The world is for the public" hung overhead, as if telling the ancestors'' intention to build this hall.


    In the context of the Far Eastern Empire, the Chinese Guild Hall is not only a platform for overseas Chinese exchanges and mutual assistance, but also shoulders the important task of coordinating neighborhood disputes and arbitrating internal Chinese commercial disputes.


    Generally speaking, the chairman and vice-chairman are all held by local Chinese leaders with respect and respect, and some regions also have director positions to assist the chairman in daily affairs.


    Originally, the Chinese Guild Hall in Tokyo was the same, but with the life of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the situation of the Chinese in Japan deteriorated sharply, and the Chinese Guild Hall was once forced to close.


    In desperation, everyone can only find a Nanyang Chinese nobleman to act as the nominal leader.


    Gold always shines. Although there are few wars in the Nanyang region and there are few opportunities for military merits to be crowned, there are still Chinese who have become the nobles of the Shinra through their own efforts.


    The titles of nobles are still very useful these days, especially the nobles of the great empire like Shinra. There is no guarantee that there will be deterrence in the whole world, at least it is sufficient in Japan.


    Just opening a hall to serve as an internal communication platform for the Chinese, and without violating local laws, the Japanese government naturally cannot continue to find fault.


    Otherwise, it would involve a diplomatic dispute with Shinra. The unreasonable stirring of the three points is aimed at weak countries. Japanese people have always been reasonable in the face of strong countries.


    Since it makes sense, things will be easier to handle. With the support of the Chinese in Japan, the Chinese Hall in Tokyo quickly gained a foothold there.


    In order to avoid trouble, the resident hall is near Embassy Street. As long as there is a little more activity here, it will disturb the embassy area.


    Obviously, such a treasured geomantic place cannot be won by ordinary people. For this location, the Chinese Club also spent a lot of money.


    Not only buying land is expensive, but more importantly, managing relationships is expensive. The embassies of various countries in the embassy area, that is one family, all offered a generous gift.


    Important Western-style scorching sun, it is indispensable as a gift. It''s no wonder that there are many people, and the relationship will be established after a long time.


    Not to mention that they are all friends, but at least they have a familiar face. If you can''t help a lot, you can''t help with a little favor.


    Of course, the core reason for these relationships is that the president of the Chinese Guild Hall is the Shinra nobleman.


    The identity is equal, and they are qualified to play with everyone, otherwise the gifts may not be accepted by others.


    Once the network of relationships is established, things will be easier. As long as the "money" is in place, many clubs cannot solve or are inconvenient to deal with problems, so you can ask "friends" in the embassy area for help.


    In this regard, Chinese businessmen are still very talented. Especially those engaged in overseas trade, but no one has a lot of backstage behind those who have scaled up?


    Regardless of whether it is to send dry shares or to do business in partnership, the interests are bound to a group of "big men."


    In essence, the Chinese Club is a big network of relationships. It connects not only the overseas Chinese, but also the bureaucrats and nobles of some European countries in the Far East...


    This network is the reason why everyone is willing to find the Chinese Club to solve the problem. Anyway, the backstage here is hard enough, even if it doesn''t happen, you don''t have to worry about getting yourself in.


    ...


    After everyone explained their intentions, the old man who received them shook his head: "This matter is not easy to handle!"


    "Let me tell you that the Chinese people who have been mistakenly arrested during this period of time are not one or two. You are not the first wave of coming to ask for help.


    The Russian embassy case is too much trouble, and the Japanese government is now overwhelmed by it. In order to give an explanation to the mission, the police, gendarmerie, and army are frantically arresting suspects.


    These are just superficial news. As far as I know, the Russian embassy case also involves the children of high-level Japanese government officials. The military police recently arrested people in a frenzy, in fact, in order to find someone as a scapegoat.


    Yesterday, when I visited Master Liu, I got a gossip.


    It is said that before the outbreak of the Russian embassy case, someone deliberately provoked a conflict, and the Japanese government wanted to use the provoker as an excuse to provoke a black hand in a third country.


    Because there is too little evidence, it is just a side word of the Japanese, and the ministerial mission does not believe it at all.


    But this still cannot be taken lightly, and now we must be low-key, so as not to get angry. Not only did he put himself in, but also hurt the country.


    I wanted to send someone to remind you, but I didn''t expect that some of the international students were arrested. It seems that the situation is a bit bad! "


    "It''s not easy", it''s not impossible. The art of speaking of Chinese people has always been full of mystery.


    It''s a pity not to wait for everyone to breathe a sigh of relief, but the words behind the old man hit everyone''s heart to **** again.


    "The third country behind the scenes", you will know how terrible it is. Those present are all passionate young people, and no one wants to cause this scapegoat in the country because of their own reasons.


    Compared with rescuing Decheng who was arrested and imprisoned, the latter is obviously more important. Once this scapegoat is taken, it is the Japanese-Russian mixed doubles.


    Li Boyan, who was the first to react, immediately cooperated and said: "Chairman Liu, such a big matter is really embarrassing for the younger generation and others.


    At this critical moment, you still have to make up your mind. We all obey your instructions. "


    When the sky fell, it was the tall man who held it first. It is simply not their turn to worry about the foreign students.


    Shaking the pot is not an easy job, not only the Japanese government has the final say, but also the ministerial mission and the Russians agree.


    It''s not that everyone is presumptuous. It is really embarrassing to let them plan the Russian embassy case based on the corruption of the domestic court.


    If it is so powerful, why only plan the Russian embassy case? If a Shinra or Britain is added, the Japanese government will keep it safe.


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 Chapter 1085： Nanyang University

    Seemingly satisfied with everyone''s performance, the old man in the Chinese clothes smiled slightly and said slowly: "People were caught in the parade. It is impossible to fish them out directly.


    There is a price to do wrong. Regardless of the reason, participating in the demonstrations is against the ministerial mission. Punishment is definitely necessary.


    But not everyone needs to lose their heads. Except for the organizer of the parade and the people involved in the case, the other participants are all accomplices¡ªthe crime does not lead to death.


    There are a lot of people involved this time, and the international community is paying close attention to it. The ministerial mission will form an international court for trial.


    Before the end of the trial, we can only take care of it to make their lives in it easier. What can be manipulated is the location of the sentence after the trial.


    The victims of the embassy case are Russians, and the place of sentence is likely to be in the Far East or Siberia. They are all ghost places in the snow and ice. Basically, they can be regarded as having gone or not.


    What we can do is choose a good place for them. When the limelight has passed, find a way to get people out. "


    Hearing this answer, everyone was shocked. You must know that fishing for people before the trial and fishing for people after the trial are two completely different concepts.


    The former can be regarded as nothing happened. After coming out with a low profile for a while, the matter will be exposed; the latter is an eternal political stain.


    In a country like the Far Eastern Empire, which fears the ocean, the government dare not appoint a stunner who follows the Japanese and confronts the great powers. Regardless of how strong the individual is, the political future is dim.


    A blue-clothed youth said with a trembling voice: "Chairman Liu, can you think of a way? Once the trial by the International Court of Justice, Decheng''s future will be completely ruined!"


    There is no way, as brothers of the same race, the two went to the parade together again. Now he was fine, but his cousin went in, and Wang Deran could not go home to explain.


    Maybe people will be suspected of having ulterior motives and deliberately cheating on the cousin in order to steal family political resources.


    While speaking, Wang Deran had already knelt down. Since childhood, he has never bowed his head to beg, but now there is no way.


    This kneeling is not only for the political future of his cousin, but also for his own political future.


    The man has gold under his knees, but he can''t stop the book business. Seeing Wang Deran knelt down, a few of his usual friends also knelt down.


    At first sight, the rest of them had no choice but to succumb to their hearts and resisted unwillingly to follow.


    This time it was the old man''s turn to sit still. Although the elders in the country accept the kneeling of the younger generation, but the traditional etiquette is not a big deal, but this is Japan.


    Affected by European thoughts, the new generation of young people are extremely resistant to the etiquette of kneeling.


    President Liu received everyone to make political investment and make friends in advance, but not to make enemies.


    While dragging the nearest person with both hands, he pretended to say in trepidation, "Everyone, please get up!"


    Seeing that everyone couldn''t afford to live, President Liu instantly changed his face: "You are old man Zhesha!"


    After the words, he even made a posture to worship. Everyone was awakened instantly, and quickly got up to help.


    The Confucian etiquette and rules have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and everyone has not forgotten in what capacity they came here.


    The younger generation bows to the elders, that is the right thing; if the elders bow to the younger generations, don''t even think about going back.


    After a while of commercial exchanges, everyone returned to their seats. The topic returned to the central point again-fishing for people.


    Chairman Liu said helplessly: "Everyone, it''s not that the old man refuses to help, it''s really too much and not enough.


    The Russian embassy case is too involved, and no one can get out.


    You may not know that many high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Police of the Japanese Government, the Chief of the Tokyo Police, and the head of security in the embassy district, have all committed suicide at home.


    In order to reduce its own responsibility, the Japanese government is going crazy. At this time, no matter who it is, it can''t ask for it.


    Want to get people, unless it is the minister. Although we have some friendship with the embassies of various countries, we have not yet reached the point where we can invite envoys of various countries. "


    It''s not that you don''t want to stay still, but it''s not worth the money. If the power behind these people is stronger, or if the family behind them is willing to spend their money, it is not impossible to negotiate.


    Inviting the ministers to go out, not all the ministers should come forward together, only one or two of them need to speak, it is enough.


    To do this, it is difficult and difficult to say, simple and simple. The most direct and effective method is to throw money. There will always be more than a dozen ministers in the ministerial group who are greedy for money.


    As for the attributes and preferences of these people, the Chinese Club has long been able to understand them clearly, and the gift-giving channels are readily available.


    The Dafa of smashing money was not used, and the most important thing was that there was not only one Wang Decheng who was affected by the fish.


    Recently, President Liu has encountered more than a dozen cases. Many people have continued the unwarranted disaster. In contrast, Wang Decheng deserves it.


    The Japanese protested against the infringement of sovereignty by the ministerial mission. What are you going to join in the fun? Since you dare to participate in the parade, you must be prepared to bear the consequences.


    If you die by yourself, you can get it out, so naturally the others who are wronged can''t be left behind!


    As a non-governmental organization, the Chinese Guild Hall can gain a foothold in Japan, relying on the support of many Chinese people, relying on fairness, and helping everyone solve problems at critical moments.


    The difficulty of fishing out one person is completely different from the difficulty of fishing out a group of people.


    If you really do that, it is estimated that the contacts accumulated in the Zhonghua Guild Hall over the years will have to be exhausted all at once.


    Besides, this is just the beginning. With the continuation of the Russian Embassy''s investigation, it is not known how many compatriots will be harmed in the future.


    If you use up your network resources now, you won¡¯t have to play in the future. Purely by throwing money into it, the Chinese Hall can be so wealthy.


    Being able to become the vice president of the Zhonghua Guild Hall, responsible for daily work, and being widely recognized by the Chinese community, President Liu is naturally not a waiter.


    You can help, but you must do what you can. The rich and powerful need to be taken care of, and ordinary people cannot ignore it. The former can bring benefits, the latter can bring fame.


    It is precisely by grasping the degree that President Liu, whose background is not prominent, and his wealth is not the highest, can become the leader of the Japanese Chinese world.


    As for the chairman, people have always been in Nanyang, and even Japan rarely comes, so they don''t care at all.


    The biggest contribution is to establish contact between the Guildhall and the embassies of various countries, and bear the pressure from the Japanese government.


    After a long silence, Li Boyan said, "Chairman Liu, can you introduce Minister Jose for us."


    Obviously, he has seen Chairman Liu''s intentions. This is the tradition of the Chinese people, who only speak three points. Those who know the remaining seven points will naturally understand, and those who do not understand do not need to understand.


    In contrast, Chairman Liu is very interesting. I was afraid that everyone would not understand it when they were young, so I almost clearly gave the suggestion "Find a member of the mission."


    Although the Chinese Club plays an exquisite role, there is only one real backstage.


    Now it is the same if you want to find people. It seems that the ministers of various countries can speak, but there are only a few who really have the weight.


    If you want to give gifts through trust, you must also find the righteous master. An ordinary minister of a small country, even if he is willing to help, may not be able to help.


    Talking to smart people is simple, one point is clear. Deep down, President Liu has already scored everyone.


    Political investment also needs to be selective, and not everyone is worth investing in advance. Most people establish nodding acquaintances, just a little bit of favor is enough.


    Those who really need to make friends with heart will always be the ones with real materials. Only these smart people can climb higher and go further in the officialdom.


    "Introduction is not a big problem, but you should be prepared first. Perhaps you have also heard that the Holy Roman Empire is very strict in governing officials.


    Sending money directly is not only ineffective, but may offend people.


    For you, this is also an opportunity. If you can take the opportunity to establish a relationship with Shinra, it will be very helpful to your future career. "


    It''s absolutely true. If it weren''t for Li Boyan''s response fast enough to let President Liu see the potential, he would never mention so much.


    East Asia at the beginning of the 20th century was still the battlefield of great powers. Even the closed Far Eastern Empire could not resist the torrent of the times.


    To this day, if you want to mix well in the officialdom, it is a compulsory course to have a good relationship with the big powers.


    It is not the same as being a great power. Relatively speaking, friendship with aggressive countries such as Japan and Russia is easier to get scolded. On the contrary, it is safer to associate with Shinra who is not expanding in East Asia.


    The Chinese are not fools, and everyone can see at a glance which are the aggressors and which are not.


    There are divergent opinions on why Shinra does not expand eastward. Some people speculate that they are concerned about the feelings of the people of Lanfang Autonomous Province. After all, this is a big taxpayer.


    The taxes paid each year account for 40% of the total fiscal revenue of Austrian Nanyang. The most important thing is that this is a net profit and does not need to pay administrative expenses.


    Other areas seem to have higher incomes, but after deducting administrative expenses, there is not much left, and some islands have to pay back.


    The income that grows steadily every year, that is, stable happiness, is far stronger than direct violent plunder.


    Both sides are also taking what they need. In recent decades, the Lanfang Autonomous Province has been very stable. Even if there is a problem, it is resolved internally.


    Unless it is a diplomatic issue that requires the central government to solve it, other aspects never cause trouble to the central government.


    Shinra is at its peak, and it is not the last year of the dynasty. Naturally, the central government will not engage in anything to toss its own money bags.


    Another way of saying that is: The Emperor Shenluo was obsessed with Eastern culture and developed special feelings to prevent others from expanding eastward.


    Everyone who has been to the Vienna Palace knows this. There are indeed more buildings and collections full of oriental culture.


    As for whether it can influence the decision of the monarch, no one knows. However, in a monarchy country, the personal preferences of the monarch can indeed influence national policy.


    If you don''t know the specific truth, but if people don''t invade yourself, that is definitely a good thing.


    Compared with a group of masters who always want to invade their country, a great power that never invades themselves, obviously seems to be kinder.


    In this context, not only is the diplomatic relationship better, but the civil society is also affected. Although not everyone has a good opinion, at least there is no hatred.


    ...


    The Russian embassy case is still being fermented, but Prince William, who is in the Nanyang Governor''s Mansion, is caught in endless trouble.


    If the Nanyang region is regarded as a colony and survives by relying on the Shinra, then these problems are not a problem.


    Unfortunately, the situation has now changed. To become an independent state, many problems must be resolved.


    In a sense, this is also Lao Tzu''s division of property. The eldest son inherited the family business and got the largest share. As the second son, he also got a generous share, but he still needed to deepen his business.


    Talent is inseparable from operating an industry, and the most lacking of a colony is talent.


    In addition to military talents who can fight, the Austrian Nanyang lacks talents in all industries including medical care, education, and industry.


    Although Prince William had already recruited a large number of followers from the country when he arrived, it was still a drop in the bucket for the Nanyang region of Normandy.


    Naturally, the high-tech industry''s magic horse doesn''t need to think about it. Just doing a good job in basic industries and perfecting basic supporting facilities will be enough for William to struggle for a lifetime.


    The foundation of the Nanyang region is too weak, and there is no possibility of shortcuts. The most developed Lanfang area is yet another autonomous province.


    The issue of "autonomy" is the top priority in Shinra. There are still a large number of sub-municipalities and states in the country, and they are serious political issues.


    Even if William is the prince, he can only come home obediently as a rice worm if he encounters this sensitive issue, and nothing else is necessary.


    Of course, William himself has not beaten the doctrine of the Lanfang Autonomous Province. For no other reason, the Austrian Nanyang region is too large, and it is impossible for the country to agree to rule it all by itself.


    Including the area under the direct jurisdiction of the Government House, it may be split again in the future. The central government only keeps a few strongholds in big cities, and the rest will establish autonomous states.


    In this regard, William did not feel dissatisfied. Even if it is split, it doesn''t matter.


    Anyway, in the end, the fertilizer does not flow into the field of outsiders. It is either cheap for his son or his nephew.


    Now there is no split management, that is, the third generation of the Habsburg dynasty is too young to hold the ground.


    Rubbing his forehead, Governor William instructed: "Enquire about the power generation, where is the recruitment of domestic talents."


    Now William really understands why the noble lords are pulling people crazy from the country. It''s not that everyone has too much money and no place to spend, but no one can do anything.


    Taking education as an example, Shinra has indeed popularized compulsory education for all people, but this "all people" is limited to all citizens.


    The mainland is covered by "all people", but the colonies are not. Do not say that all people have compulsory education, even the white ethnic group has not realized it.


    All those who can enjoy compulsory education in the colonies are native immigrants, and foreign immigrants must first make a certain contribution before they are eligible to enjoy these benefits.


    Needless to say, the natives have not been wiped out, they are all conscientious lords encountered.


    This is also the characteristic of Shinra. Under all colonies, there are a group of small and medium lords who assist the colonial government in managing the place.


    In theory, if William is unwilling to take care of things, he can do nothing. Without the Government House, the grassroots governments below will also operate on their own.


    Of course, ethnic conflicts are not serious in the Southeast Asian region. Today, the largest local population has become a mixed race.


    Truly achieved "I am in you and you in me". Talking about race again is just playing hooliganism. A perfect social order, coupled with blood connection, the concept of nation has been relatively weakened.


    Of course, this is also the original population of the Austrian Nanyang region. When colonization began, there were only three or four million people in the area.


    If you want to play like this in the Philippines and Java, which have a large population.


    The Spaniards in the original time and space have worked hard for hundreds of years, but have not really digested the Philippines. The biggest reason is that there are too many locals and too few immigrants.


    The population growth of the Austrian Nanyang Governor''s Mansion is not fast, but the next door Lanfang is overpopulated. From the initial four to five million, it has expanded to nearly ten million now, which has doubled by 20 times in 40 years.


    In fact, this was the result of the Far Eastern Empire¡¯s fear that Lan Fang would have thoughts about the mainland when he grew bigger, and would have deliberately restricted the local population.


    After personally experiencing the wealth of the Nanyang region, William has been determined to develop the local area.


    Lanfang is a ready-made example. In the original Borneo (Kalimantan Island), the natural conditions were not good, and it was simply not ranked in the Southeast Asia.


    Tropical rainforest climate, because the climate near the equator is hot and humid, with the exception of a few areas where the land is fertile, most of the land is relatively barren and the mineral resources are also very general.


    The area that is almost equal to the bad land turned out to be the richest area in Southeast Asia, economically surpassing the most fertile island of Java.


    The reason is naturally that people are gone, and the land is relatively barren. Compared with most of the land in the northwestern part of the Far Eastern Empire, Borneo is still fertile.


    There is not enough soil to make up fertilizer. It just so happened that the several Guano islands occupied by Shinra laid the foundation for agricultural development in Borneo.


    The seasonal rainfall varies greatly, and there is a shortage of water in the dry season, and reservoirs can be built to compensate. As long as there is perseverance, even if there is no machinery, it can be dug up manually.


    With hard work, Borneo was developed. With successful cases, William is naturally confident in developing other regions.


    In the agricultural field, Shinra is the king of this year. It is not only the world''s largest agricultural technology, but also the world''s largest agricultural infrastructure construction.


    If you add up the various water conservancy projects and infrastructure in Shenluo, both in scale and quantity, they are more than other countries in the world combined.


    In fact, agriculture in Nanyang does not need to worry about it. There is enough food to eat, and exports are simply not expected.


    The Far East is only a buyer from Japan, and it is still a poor man, and it is impossible to make a home if you count on agriculture.


    If you really want to make a fortune, you still have to rely on industry, especially the fast-acting light industry, which is inseparable from talents.


    Frankly speaking, William did not have much confidence in recruiting talents from China. There is no way, too many robs.


    The talent gap in Austrian Nanyang is not a thousand children, and recruitment cannot solve the problem.


    If you want to really solve the problem, the best way is to train yourself. Primary and secondary schools are easy to run, and they can always be established by thinking of ways. The difficulty is universities.


    Real experts and professors have no shortage of work. If you can live well in the mainland, why do people come to the colony to endure hardship?


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 Chapter 1086： transaction

    It is common to find Lao Tzu if it is difficult to find him, and the prince is no exception.


    It is a pity that William is currently in the inspection period. A telegram for help can indeed solve most of the problems, but it also means that his assessment has failed.


    If you want to be a qualified monarch, you must first have the ability to deal with difficulties. Asking for help obviously cannot prove your ability.


    Although the development of Nanyang region is important, in the eyes of Franz, it is obviously not as good as cultivating a responsible son.


    As for the colonies, slow economic development is better. On the contrary, the economy is advancing by leaps and bounds, and then there is no need to worry about the tail end.


    After all, the biggest feature of the colonial system under the Shinra model is that it is particularly capable of fighting. With money and an industrial system, it is difficult to guarantee that ambition will not be born.


    In order to prevent this from happening, from the beginning, the development direction of the colonies under the Shinra Group was planned by the Vienna government.


    The first is to develop economical agriculture and mining, and to provide domestic industrial raw materials; the second is to develop light industry.


    As for heavy industry and emerging technology industries, it is completely blank. What is lacking is to source from domestic sources. There is no need to repeat development and waste resources.


    In fact, there is no need for special restrictions. Without domestic support, with the colony¡¯s talent pool, the technology industry cannot be transferred at all.


    With the formulation of the overseas state strategy, the Vienna government''s restrictions on the colonies have also been reduced a lot, especially after the prince succeeded as the governor, he almost completely let go.


    Unfortunately, the times have changed. The second industrial revolution has come to an end, and the threshold of industrialization has been raised.


    Every time he thought of this, William envied his brother who went to Austrian Central America. Although there is also a lack of talents, you can always dig up by lifting a hoe.


    With the identity of the prince, coupled with the prestigious name of Shinra, it is still very attractive to the talents of American countries.


    In many cases, you don''t even have to pay the actual price, and you can fool a large group of people to come and work directly by relying on a blank check.


    Although the abilities of these people are uneven, and their professionalism is far behind that of the local Shinra, they are still "top talents" in the colonies.


    Relying on digging the foot of the wall, in just a few years, Austrian Central America has already laid the foundation for industrialization.


    In contrast, the Austro-Southern Asians are much harder. William wanted to dig the foot of the wall, but there was really no place to hoe!


    Throughout Asia, there is no industrialized country, including Japan and the Far Eastern Empire, which have just taken the steps of industrialization, and there is a severe shortage of talents.


    Originally, William had high hopes for Lanfang Autonomous Province, thinking that the economy here is good and there should be a good talent pool.


    In fact, the same is true. With the identity of the prince, William was immediately praised after arriving in Lanfang.


    After all, there is no dispute between Shenluo and the royal family, and the disputes within the royal family are very small. As a prince, he is either a prince, or he returns to the country to hold an important position.


    Regardless of that situation, the future is bright. Fleeing to the past, there is no risk at all.


    Although decades have passed, the crisis consciousness of the Nanyang Chinese has not disappeared. The thighs that were delivered to the door naturally leaned up.


    There was one large local family, and they all sent direct children to work under William''s command, which greatly enriched the team.


    They are indeed talents, but unfortunately all of them went wrong. If you are looking for economic talents and bureaucrats, you will be able to find suitable people from the grassroots to the top.


    If you want to play industrialization, you don''t have to count on it. In this world where literature is more important than science and engineering, Lanfang¡¯s capitalists have to hire technicians from Shenluo heavily.


    Of course, it is not that there are no technical talents at all, at least there are workers in basic industries.


    Infrastructure projects such as roads and water conservancy can still be carried out with the local talent pool.


    Therefore, since his succession as Governor of Nanyang, William''s projects have basically revolved around infrastructure such as roads and water conservancy.


    You don''t need to go to Zhang Luo personally. To start a project, as long as you appoint a few children of a large family to be responsible, craftsmen will be sent to you immediately.


    After learning with Franz, William never cared about how the craftsman came, he just looked at the result.


    It is not enough to build a university, unless he wants to build a liberal arts college or a military academy, otherwise the teachers will definitely not be available.


    ...


    After hesitating for a while, Rodriguez replied cautiously: "His Royal Highness, except Professor Drake who accepted your invitation, everyone else chose to refuse, but they recommended their students."


    Facts have once again proved that the ideal thing belongs to a few people. As the prince William, he personally wrote invitations, but only one professor was invited.


    Recommending one''s own students, in a sense, is simply to give William the prince''s face.


    You know, William''s invitation letter is not spam. He didn''t ask himself to be boring about the existence of success and fame, and he invited newcomers who needed opportunities in the professional field.


    It is a pity that only a few people really devote their lives to education and scientific research, most of them are ordinary people.


    Those who can become professors are not young anymore. It is too embarrassing for those who drag their families to leave the comfort zone of the mainland and go to overseas colonies to work hard.


    Of course, these are not the most important ones. The key is that the elites who are willing to leave the European continent have long been poached away by the nobles in front.


    If you look at the African continent, you will know that it was also a poor start. There are already more than a dozen professional universities in the area, and the quality of education is not low.


    On the surface, these universities were established by the Vienna government, but in fact they were sponsored by local nobles.


    It is not only sponsorship funds, but more importantly, sponsors. In addition to teachers dug from Europe, some teachers are directly children of local nobles.


    This is also the national condition of Shenluo. The German region has a tradition of emphasizing education. The second generations who have sufficient resources have generally higher education.


    In contrast, the Nanyang region does not have it. It is not the waste material of the local nobles. The main reason is that the opening up of the Austrian South Seas was too smooth, and the number of noble lords in enclaves was few.


    If the base number is small, the probability of talents in science and engineering is even smaller. Even if it happens occasionally, it is a baby bump, and it''s been arranged well.


    "Ugh!"


    After sighing, William said helplessly: "It seems that digging people can only wait for the economic crisis!"


    Under the influence of Franz, none of the sons has the habit of irritating people for no reason. Robbery battles are staged in Shinra every day. In addition to being a prince, William has no advantage.


    On this issue, don''t expect the nobility to give him face. Don''t say it''s the prince, even the emperor will have to rely on his own means.


    "His Royal Highness, in fact, it is not impossible to establish a university now. Although our number of teachers in science and engineering is insufficient, there is still no shortage of people in other fields. They can be sent to the country to study for half a year.


    Given the special circumstances of the Nanyang region of Austria, we don''t need to establish universities according to domestic standards at all, and just downgrade to technical colleges.


    With Professor Drake and the students recommended by others, we can set up the shelf of science and engineering, and there is no problem in training basic science and engineering talents.


    Anyway, there is no competition here, even if the quality of teaching is a little bit poor, there is no need to worry about the lack of students.


    If we want to increase our international influence, we can also set up military basic education. With the prestige of the imperial army, there is no need to worry about not having international students to sign up. "


    Rodriguez proposed.


    Regardless of the quality of teaching, the establishment of the first university in Nanyang is a great achievement in itself. For William, who is in a state of assessment, this performance is definitely a big plus.


    Since it is a bonus item, naturally the greater the momentum, the better. Although Shenluo does not advocate the internationalization of education, a university has an international influence, which is icing on the cake.


    It just so happened that Nanyang University caught up with it. Because of its geographical location, it is inherently superior, not to mention the bonus of Shinra, which has a great influence on East Asian students.


    If you have a thicker skin, you can claim to be the number one university in Asia. As for the University of Tokyo established earlier, just ignore it.


    Anyway, East Asia is now in the stage of "foreign monks chanting scriptures". The University of Tokyo is far less powerful than later generations, and its status in the international arena may not be as high as that of some technical colleges.


    For the "Nanyang University" under construction, as long as the popularity is beaten out, it will be half completed. As for the quality of education, it can be made up slowly later.


    To put it bluntly, it takes years to go to college. It is entirely possible to supplement the teaching staff while starting classes.


    As long as the quality of the final graduates is qualified, who dares to say that Nanyang University is not enough?


    William asked uncertainly: "You mean that the quality of teaching is not enough, just use the quality of students to make up for it. The question is, can this work?"


    Although Rodriguez did not say directly, but twice proposed "no lack of students", which is obviously the best hint.


    "His Royal Highness, good schools can produce bad students, and bad schools also have good students.


    Under the same background of teaching resources, such differentiation is obviously a problem of the students themselves.


    The teaching materials and management models we use can be completely copied from domestic universities.


    As long as the quality of the students we recruit is good enough and willing to delve into it, even if the teachers are lacking, it will not hurt. "


    Cheating people, maybe they exist! After all, poor teaching quality does affect students'' learning.


    But in these years, it is not easy to have a higher education opportunity. The emergence of one more university means an increase of hundreds or thousands of opportunities.


    The big waves are scouring the sand, so many students can always dig out gold. There is no need to be talented, as long as some people can reach the domestic average level, or a little bit worse, it is considered successful.


    After pondering for a while, William nodded: "Then set up the shelf first, and I will communicate with the Ministry of Education to select the school site. Teacher recruitment and follow-up publicity work will be left to you.


    If the Ministry of Education cannot send a worthy person to serve as the principal, I will do it myself. In order to ensure that the first enrollment can be successfully completed, the momentum must be built. "


    It is never worth mentioning before politics. William also worked hard for his political achievements, and even prepared himself to be the principal.


    ...


    In Tokyo, with the arrival of representatives of the Tsarist government, the Russian embassy case once again entered a new stage.


    Under the strong suppression of the Japanese government, Tokyo finally returned to normal. In the context of the organizers rushing to jail, the protests and demonstrations of the people in Tokyo have also ended.


    ...


    In the Embassy of the Holy Roman Empire in Tokyo, Minister Jose put down the coffee in his hand and asked cautiously: "Liu, are you sure how many students are released to help the empire expand its trade share in the Far East?"


    With the passage of time, more and more Chinese students have been affected by Chiyu. The earliest hapless Wang Decheng, finally no longer alone.


    The more people involved, the greater the power behind the activities. Originally, Chairman Liu, who was only going to be a matchmaker, was eventually moved and acted as a lobbyist.


    Relying on his knowledge of the Holy Roman Empire, President Liu clearly stated whether the arrested students were wronged or not. It is meaningless.


    If you want to ask someone for help, the best way is to benefit. Direct gift giving is too outdated. With the morals of the Shinra bureaucrats, gifts given to strangers are always clean and do nothing.


    It takes a lot of time to operate secretly, and also bear the risk of exposure.


    Neither the Zhonghua Guild Hall nor President Liu himself can take such a risk, even if the people behind it are very good.


    If you don¡¯t give gifts, then give your achievements. All bureaucrats like this thing, big or small.


    Anyway, these things are contributed by the family behind the overseas students, and he only needs to be a good favor.


    The fact is also true. When he heard that the trade share could be expanded, Minister Jose immediately became concerned.


    It''s nothing more than releasing a few hapless guys, which is not a matter at all. Don''t say it''s not a murderer, even if it is a real murderer, as long as the benefits are large enough, there is still room for negotiation.


    "Your Excellency, the parents of these overseas students are all officials of the Far Eastern Empire, and the family behind them is very influential in the Far Eastern Empire.


    If you can get them out now, you are their savior. We Chinese pay attention to knowledge and grace, you can reap the friendship between them and the family behind them at the same time.


    It is somewhat difficult to expand your country¡¯s market share in the Far East, but there is no problem at all to expand the market share of several foreign firms that you have designated in the Far East.


    It is said that due to the tense relations between Japan and Russia, the Far Eastern Empire has recently made another one million military purchase order. The buyer has not yet been confirmed. Look..."


    Before President Liu could finish speaking, Minister Jose''s serious face burst into laughter: "If this order can fall into the hands of the Empire, I don''t think this is a problem."


    There is no way, the same ministers can be divided into three or six or nine. As the Minister to Japan, Jose obviously has no way to compare with the Ministers in Britain and Russia.


    If it''s just that, that''s all, but Japan is too poor, and it doesn''t have a chance to gain political success.


    Had it not been for the outbreak of the Russian embassy case, he would still be the unexistent Minister of Shenluo, and would have no chance to perform at all.


    Jose never expected that he would be favored one day. First, the Russian embassy case broke out, and I got the opportunity to gain political achievements, and now there is another big order for arms purchase.


    Not to mention that the amount of one million taels of silver is not large, but it cannot hold up the huge profits of the arms trade. This order has a profit of at least hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. If the subsequent ammunition purchases are included, this profit will even exceed the current purchase contract.


    If you take this order and throw it back to the military, you will not only reap a political achievement, but also get the military''s favor.


    For Minister Jose who is aspiring to official career, the significance of this is extraordinary. Even President Liu, who was watching this uninvited guest, was pleasing to the eye a lot.


    After getting the exact answer, Chairman Liu was also relieved. Immediately promised: "Your Excellency, please rest assured. We will try our best to facilitate this transaction, but it will take some time to operate. Can you please get people out first?"


    Don''t worry, the trial meeting hosted by the International Court of Justice has already begun. If you don''t get any more people, you will have to meet in court.


    I saw Minister Jose smiled slightly: "Don''t worry, I can still speak in the International Court of Justice.


    As a group of students who don''t know anything about it, participating in the parade is completely coerced by others and has nothing to do with the Russian embassy case.


    If it is released in advance, it will easily cause suspicion from the outside world. It''s better to wait and let the international court prove their innocence. "


    It''s not bragging. As the Minister of Shinra, Jose does have the ability to influence the judgment of the International Court of Justice.


    Just look at the composition of the International Court of Justice, most of which are from the European continent. Maybe they will be tried in violation of the principle, and some people may refuse. But let go of a few dried shrimps that are not even small fish, then it is not a problem.


    Seeing this man in front of him, I don''t see the rabbit or scatter the eagle, President Liu hesitated to speak.


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 Chapter 1087： Fair judgment

    The wheels of history are rolling forward, not changed by personal will. The black hand behind the scenes never showed up, and the Japanese government could only swallow the bitter pill.


    In a sense, the final result is the same regardless of whether there is a man behind the scenes. In short, the escalation of the conflict between Japan and Russia is inevitable.


    No war broke out. It was because Japan and Russia were not ready for war. Now the two governments are delaying time tacitly. Whoever completes the war preparations first will act first.


    Perhaps it was to relieve the pressure of the Japanese government, or perhaps it was a pure coincidence. After Christmas in 1903, the London government issued an announcement announcing that it would withdraw from the free trade system.


    No surprise, the secret negotiation between Shinra and Britain ended in failure last week.


    Even Franz''s proposal for the two countries to form an alliance again and jointly hold world hegemony was rejected by the British.


    It¡¯s right to think about it. If we continue to maintain the free trade system and jointly rule the world hegemony with Shinra, it is estimated that it will take less than ten years before Britain will go home to collect clothes.


    As a person with vested interests, the British will not be reconciled if they don''t give it a go, let alone they still have the Royal Navy.


    Although the advantages of the Royal Navy are no longer obvious, the advantages are always advantages.


    With the collapse of the free trade system, the struggle for hegemony between Shenluo and Britain is no longer possible to ease.


    While paying close attention to the situation in the Far East, Franz also began to prepare for the next battle for hegemony.


    Frankly speaking, Franz did not want to use war to seize hegemony. Unfortunately, the reality is cruel. From the time the British refused to compromise, the chariot of the Holy Roman Empire started.


    As the driver of this tank, Franz can apply the brakes, but there is no way to stop the tank from moving forward.


    "Frederick wrote a note to all countries and the World Free Trade Economic Summit will be held in Vienna next month to encourage all countries to impose sanctions on the British.


    When necessary, the export prices of monopolistic export products to the UK can be pushed up, so that the UK market will be out of stock in a short period of time, detonating the economic crisis in advance.


    Inform relevant companies in advance so that they are ready to reduce production and minimize our losses. For enterprises that have suffered heavy losses, the government will provide corresponding subsidies as appropriate. "


    Monopoly products are self-evident, except for food, they are petrochemical products. As for machinery and equipment, although the products produced by the British have poor performance, they can still be manufactured after all.


    Even for food and petrochemical products, Shinra¡¯s monopoly is not complete, as long as there is time, the British can still find a substitute.


    It''s a pity that the British lacked time. Before the passage of Parliament, the British government did not have that power even if it wanted to reserve related materials in advance.


    The government did not reserve in advance, and private enterprises also did not prepare. According to British practice, it is possible for a policy to be linked to it for decades, and everyone would never have thought that results would come out so quickly.


    Unlike the economic system of Shinra, the government can interfere in the market at any time, but the London government has no right to point fingers at domestic companies, let alone order everyone to reserve raw materials in advance.


    Once the price of raw materials in the international market rises, related companies will inevitably be affected, and downstream consumption will also be greatly affected.


    The implementation of trade barriers is not what Franz wanted. This is a lose-lose style of play. Although the British are not comfortable with Shinra, they will also suffer heavy losses.


    Whether to kill a thousand enemies would cause 800 damage, or kill 800 enemies would damage one thousand, no one could give an answer before the incident happened.


    The only certainty is that a new round of economic crisis will erupt with the collapse of the free trade system, and all export-oriented enterprises will be hit hard.


    In a sense, the outbreak of the economic crisis is the countdown to the war. With the two world wars in original time and space as a template, Franz sees farther than the average person.


    It is not impossible to delay the outbreak of war, but Franz can''t wait.


    Seeing that he has reached the age of 74, his physical and mental qualities have been greatly reduced. If he does not start a war, I guess he will not be able to lead the war.


    After dealing with the British, there are still a lot of things to be done at home. A large part of these matters can only be handled by Franz himself.


    In order to draw a successful end to his emperor''s career, Franz must allow sufficient time to complete all this before the energy is still able to support it.


    The detonation of the economic crisis is the beginning of the war, but it is the economy, not the army, that confronts first.


    Frederick persuaded: "Father, is it too fast? The country is not ready yet, and if the economic crisis is set off now, we will also lose a lot."


    As the crown prince regent, Frederick knew the economic situation in Shinra.


    Since the news that Britain has withdrawn from the free trade system, domestic companies with foresight have been preparing to store grain for the winter.


    It''s not that everyone''s ideological consciousness is high, but the state-owned enterprises and the royal consortium have made a good start. Many other capitalists have passively followed suit.


    Specifically, in 1903, the major domestic enterprises of Shinra all suspend capacity expansion, reduce cargo inventory, and increase cash flow reserves.


    It''s just that this is not enough. In just one year, even if everyone is prepared, there is still no guarantee that they can survive the next cold winter.


    The country that has been suffering from the free trade system for a long time is not just Britain. With the beginning of the British people, there are definitely not a few following.


    Destruction is far easier than construction. The reality is very obvious. Before defeating Britain, don''t want to re-establish a free trade system.


    The duration of the market winter is at least a few years, and it may even last for more than ten years.


    Franz shook his head: "Can''t wait any longer. If we don''t lose out to the British, how can the Russians dare to smash the Japanese?


    The Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, and Russia¡¯s military power in the Far East is no match for the Japanese at all.


    Regardless of the fact that the Tsarist government launched the strategy of moving eastward, the interests of the Far East are still dispensable for the Russian Empire.


    Once the frontline encounters a defeat, who can guarantee that the Russians will not cut their flesh to stop losses and directly abandon the Far East?


    If the Czarist government abandons the Far East, it will continue to advance southward, for fear that the Russians will shrink back and sit and watch our game with the British.


    Without pulling out this nail in advance, can you rest assured that you will fight the British? "


    "Trust" is a flaw, even if the Russian-Austrian alliance lasted for decades, Franz still couldn''t believe the Russians.


    There is no betrayal, it is just that the betrayal chips are not enough. For your own safety, it is better to let Teddy Bear get sick first.


    ...


    Politics has always affected the whole body. With the collapse of the free trade system, Britain and Shinra have officially gone into opposition.


    Affected by this, the ministerial mission investigating the Russian embassy case also split, making the situation in the Far East even more confusing.


    But these are all important people need to consider, and they are still far from ordinary people''s lives. It is the people in Tokyo who really feel the "body", and the situation has become increasingly tense.


    Don¡¯t say it¡¯s a parade on the streets, even friends and family gatherings will attract the patronage of the military and police, making everyone talk cautiously.


    There is no way, the trial of the International Court of Justice has already begun, and the Japanese government really does not want to make any further complications.


    No matter how popular the people are, in the eyes of the Japanese government, those who attack the Russian embassy are all thugs.


    There is no ruler who likes unruly people. Even if the starting point is good, the result is tragic!


    If you don''t kill and frighten the newcomers, who knows if a similar scene will continue in the future?


    If it is the radical nature to destroy the Russian embassy today, the Shinra embassy will be destroyed tomorrow, and the British embassy will be destroyed the day after tomorrow...


    Tossing all the way to death, I don''t know when, I buried the foundation of Japan.


    ...


    Since the division of the ministerial group, the presiding judge Lorelai from Switzerland, the pressure has suddenly increased.


    On the one hand, he has to maintain the sanctity of the judiciary, and on the other hand, he has to be criticized by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which makes him miserable.


    The biggest problem with this international trial is that there is no uniform sentencing standard, and there is no international precedent to follow.


    Russia and Austria demand strict handling, while Britain and Japan hope to open up the net. Of course, this dispute is limited to ordinary people involved, and important criminals still have to click.


    "Kazuo Tanaka, the founder and chairman of the Jagged Revenge Society, has planned many anti-Russian demonstrations and assassinations. One of the main planners of the Russian embassy case..."


    Before the representative of the investigation team completed the complaint, Kazuo Tanaka roared: "No, I am clearly planning the Russian embassy case. How can I be one of the planners?


    What do you want to do, play with the nine races? Where is the axiom of the world, where is the law..."


    The scene before him directly stunned many people, especially the defense lawyer of Kazuo Tanaka, who was in a daze.


    This is completely different from the prior communication. The client takes all the charges against himself, where does he put his defense lawyer?


    Lorelai, as the presiding judge, was equally dumbfounded. In the past two decades of his trial career, he had never seen such a criminal.


    Fortunately, the bailiff in charge of the custody reacted and promptly stopped Kazuo Tanaka and ended the farce.


    It was only after this incident that the next trial became a trivial matter. Although Lorelai wanted to go through the judicial process, it was a pity that the other judges didn''t buy it.


    "International Tribunal" does not mean that it must be professional. Except for Lorelai, the presiding judge, who is a judicial professional, most of the other people are temporarily assigned by ministers of various countries.


    There is no uniform international law these days, let alone a uniform judicial procedure. Without rules and regulations, it means strong operability.


    In the eyes of most people, as long as the facts of the crime are confirmed, then be sentenced as soon as possible. There are many people waiting behind?


    Without any accident, Kazuo Tanaka, who took the initiative to admit the facts of the crime, was directly sentenced to death.


    Perhaps it was the Japanese government''s struggle that played a role, or perhaps because of Kazuo Tanaka''s initiative to plead guilty, the International Court of Justice finally decided to satisfy Kazuo Tanaka''s "cut belly" request.


    Once the farce begins, it will not end so quickly. Kazuo Tanaka was just the beginning, and all the evidence was destined to die, so they took the initiative to take responsibility, and the only requirement was to cut their belly.


    The Japanese people present were even more angry. After every repeat offender asked for an abdomen, there would be bursts of applause, as if to welcome a hero, making Lorelai directly doubt life.


    Not only was he doubting life, but the ministers of various countries who watched the trial were also shocked by the scene before him.


    At any rate, I have to struggle a bit, and all of them acted heroically, making the ministerial group look like a big villain.


    Well, the ministerial missions these days are really not a good product. Most of the time, they play a negative role.


    But this time it was an obvious exception. In addition to dealing with the real murderer, the ministers did not take advantage of the fire.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, it''s mainly destroyed by the **** stick. Britain and Austria are heading for confrontation, the ministerial mission split ahead of schedule, and the robbery will naturally not proceed.


    Fortunately, there are only a few who are not afraid of death. With the end of the trial of the felon, the people behind gradually become normal, and the defense lawyer is finally no longer a spectator.


    The previous wave of warriors was actually forced out. As the main person responsible for the Russian embassy case, no matter how he defends, he can''t escape, so he should be brave.


    The latter accomplices were different. Most people just participated in the parade that day, and some people were completely affected by the fish.


    You are neither the organizer or planner nor the attack on the Russian embassy, ??so naturally you don''t need to be responsible for the death of the Russian embassy staff.


    Although the International Court of Justice is infringing upon Japan''s sovereignty, the most basic impartiality is still necessary, and it is naturally impossible to smash everyone with a single brain.


    Although the Russian representative wanted to do this very much, it was a pity that the influence of the Tsarist government in the ministerial mission was not enough to make everyone lay down their morals.


    Because there are too many people involved in the case, more than 5,000 people are on trial. Except for the first repeated offenders, which are tried one by one, they will simply come in groups in the later period.


    ...


    "Thirty-three people including Jiro Yamaxian, Ichichi Tanabe, Wang Decheng, Li Yixiang, Watanabe... organized and participated in the parade on November 27, 1903, which caused traffic jams and severely endangered social order, leading to..."


    Unconsciously, the style of painting has changed. The original Russian embassy case has become a crime against social order.


    If it is not that the ministerial mission behind the International Court of Justice is not easy to provoke, it is estimated that the Japanese government will start scolding and endanger social order. Isn''t this robbing jobs?


    Of course, this is impossible. Anyone with a little bit of political common sense knows that the crime of endangering social order can be large or small. The investigative team is prosecuting the crime, which is obviously intended to release these people.


    Relational households exist everywhere. International students can think of a way. As Japanese students, they will naturally not lack relationships.


    A repeat offender with conclusive evidence will naturally not be recovered, but there is no one who is directly involved in the case. As long as the relationship is cleared out behind the scenes, the person can still be recovered.


    Of course, acquittal is impossible, and the investigation team also wants face. It is still necessary to give a trivial charge and a symbolic punishment.


    "Dear judges, jury, these parties of mine are just participating in an ordinary parade, and no one wants to see an accident midway.


    We have reached a compensation agreement with the victim, and the victim and the Tokyo government have agreed not to file a lawsuit..."


    Talking nonsense with your eyes open is also a skill. As a defense lawyer, there is no lack of this ability.


    As a judge, Lorelai is the one who hates guanxi most, which means that justice has been challenged.


    For example, now, people have not affected the verdict, but directly changed the prosecution charges.


    In the case of the Russian embassy, ??a sentence of three to five years, ten years or eight years is fine, but it only disturbs the social order. Both the victim and the Tokyo government have given up the prosecution. The presiding judge is also very helpless!


    After discussing with the other judges, everyone has always decided to deal with it. The symbolic punishment was obtained.


    After all, hello me hello everyone, that is really good.


    In a daze, the thirty-three people, including Wang Decheng, were released from jail for two years of voluntary work in the community.


    As for how to implement it, where to implement it, and these small issues, naturally no one will go into the details.


    Wang Decheng, who had escaped a catastrophe, learned the cause and effect from his cousin, and his whole person was not well.


    Participating in a parade, not only spent two months in prison, but also owed a lot of favors to his family.


    To be able to stand out from the many Wang''s children and study abroad, Wang Decheng still knows how many catties he has.


    With one''s own face, at most, a few good friends can run for it, which is not enough to make oneself retreat.


    Although Chi Yu was not the only one who was affected, his family must have done a lot to facilitate the arms trade with Shinra.


    These all require the exchange of political resources. As for when the debt is repaid, it depends on when others need it.


    As if seeing his cousin''s troubles, Wang Deran comforted: "You don''t have to worry too much. The elders in the family know much better than us.


    Although the family owed a lot of favors this time, it was a blessing for the family. Don''t forget, we have also expanded a lot of contacts through this opportunity. "


    There is nothing wrong with the relationship established in this way. You help me today, I will help you tomorrow, and after helping each other a few times, everyone will have a good relationship.


    To the comfort of his cousin, Wang Decheng just reluctantly nodded. Although the personal relationship is established in this way, as a party, he is definitely not a hero.


    It''s nothing more than in Japan. Once you return home, it''s time to settle the ledger with him.


    Based on his understanding of his own strict father, even if he would not be beaten to death, it is still very possible to be half-dead.


    In the feudal big family, the education of their children was very strict. Being dragged by a Japanese friend to participate in the parade, causing such a big disturbance, is a big taboo in itself, and how to warn future generations without severe punishment.


    Not only is he unlucky, even his cousin will also be punished. It''s just that the cousin was lucky and didn''t go to jail, so he could find a way to cover it up.


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 Chapter 1088： Admissions

    The first major event in the opening year of the Far East in 1904 was not the Tokyo Trial, but the establishment of Nanyang University, which had a profound impact on future generations.


    Even if this university has just had a name, the location of the school, teachers, and rules and regulations have not been determined, but this still cannot change the fact that Nanyang University has caused a sensation in Asia.


    In this era of the most chaotic thinking, the worship of foreigners and foreigners has also been pushed to its peak. To many people, the moon in Europe is exceptionally round.


    Especially after William personally endorsed as a prince, the impact was even greater. The enrollment has not yet officially started, and there is already an endless stream of people who consult and sign up, which once affected the normal office of the several embassies of Shenluo in the Far East.


    There is no other reason, just because William inadvertently revealed at a cocktail party: Nanyang University will open up admissions in Asia and will not restrict countries and ethnicities.


    There is no other way. Although the population of the Austrian Nanyang region is quite large, all the high-quality students have gone to China.


    As a colony of the Holy Roman Empire, there are still many benefits, such as higher education, you can enjoy certain care.


    According to the proportion of citizens to population, major domestic colleges and universities each year give the lowest number of admissions to the Austrian Nanyang region.


    The education model is also a copy of the local system. The textbooks are uniformly compiled by the Ministry of Education, except for changes in local geography.


    From elementary school to university, entrance examinations are adopted proportional admission system. In theory, all Shinra citizens have equal rights to education.


    Of course, this is limited to free education provided by the government. If you study at your own expense, you do not need to be subject to admission restrictions.


    Educational resources are very precious these years. It''s okay to study at primary and secondary schools at your own expense. Once you get to the university level, the tuition fee is 10,000 yuan.


    Not to mention ordinary people, even the petty aristocrats and petty bourgeoisie cannot afford such expenses.


    According to statistics from the Vienna government, more than 98% of the students recruited by the Shinra regular university each year pass the entrance examination, and less than 2% actually spend money to go to school.


    Regardless of how William yells, it still cannot change the fact that Nanyang University is a Pheasant University. The others who fooled could not deceive the nobles, capitalists, and middle class in Shinra.


    Although the colonial government will tilt resources to Nanyang University, the problem of insufficient faculty cannot be solved overnight.


    Everyone is realistic, especially when it comes to the education of children, the German nation likes to be more authentic. The quality of education is not good, even if it is the prince, it is not good.


    Of course, William was not prepared to retain these students who went back to study in China. After all, the mischievous child is really hateful.


    The family business is in Nanyang, Austria. Even if they return to the mainland to study, a large number of people will return to Nanyang in the future. These are high-quality talents.


    The purpose of establishing a university is to cultivate talents. As long as it can provide talents to the Nanyang region, it does not matter where they are trained.


    To retain local students, you can wait for the faculty of Nanyang University to go up. The most important thing at this stage is to lay the foundation.


    If the quality of their own education is not good, if the students are no good, then it will really become a pheasant university. In this context, recruiting gentlemen from all over Asia has to be done.


    If it were not for his lack of influence and his unattractiveness to European and American students, William would be prepared to recruit students from all over the world.


    Of course, the main reason why Nanyang University is so attractive in Asia is because of its military major.


    Unlike other professional parallel imports, the military professional teachers are still sufficient, whether they are retired fiefdom nobles or high-level officers of the active army, they are all taken over by William and suspended.


    The three armies, land, sea, and air force combined together, making up a total of 17 generals, which is definitely the most comprehensive in Asia.


    Although it is impossible for these people to come to class every day, the teachers at the school are also masters who have graduated from domestic military academies and have been on the battlefield.


    Maybe the experience is lacking, but if you get in touch, it is still more qualified than the ordinary military academy in China.


    This is enough. The military major itself is set up to support the scene and attract Asian students.


    After staying in Nanyang for so long, William knew about the situation in Asia quite well.


    For international students from Asian countries, the first major is military, followed by economics and literature, and relatively few students study medicine and science.


    In a sense, this is also a good thing for the founding Nanyang University. Compared with the rigorous subjects of medicine and science and engineering, subjects of literature and economic theory are obviously much easier to confuse.


    ...


    Director of Education Sanchez: "His Royal Highness, this is the site selection and plan of Nanyang University, please have a look."


    Without any exception, the final location of Nanyang University is Sulawesi, which is less than 30 kilometers away from the outskirts of the Government House.


    The plan also copied the structure of the University of Vienna, but reduced a lot of buildings, which is quite satisfactory.


    After reading it, there was no major problem. William directly signed the name on the document and said slowly: ¡°Organize the construction as soon as possible, and strive to complete the main construction by the end of the year to catch up with the enrollment of new students next year.¡±


    It can be seen that William is still satisfied with the plan of the Education Department. Moderately decent means "stable", and William, who is over 40, has already passed the age of being pushy.


    What''s more, even if Nanyang University is designed to be shocking, what use is it? He himself is the boss in the Nanyang area, and no one is watching!


    You can''t be different, just to send a few pictures back to your country to show off, right?


    Of course, this is indeed a good way if you want to return to China early to be a rice borer.


    The Director of Education Sanchez immediately assured: "Your Highness, please rest assured that we have hired the best construction team and will be able to complete the main construction before the end of the year."


    After a pause for more than ten seconds, Sanchez added: "His Royal Highness, this time we are recruiting students from all over Asia. The students are from all corners of the country, and many people have to travel for several months.


    In order to ensure that the new students can enroll smoothly next year, do you think the enrollment work can be started in advance?


    After all, there are a lot of students who intend to sign up now, which has brought a lot of trouble to our screening work. Start earlier, so you can prepare more time. "


    The actual situation will only get worse. Recruiting more than a thousand people from all over Asia, not to mention one in a million, but the scene of one in a hundred will definitely happen.


    Although the Education Department has a wealth of experience in enrollment, this kind of cross-country and cross-regional enrollment is still the first.


    William nodded: "Admissions work, your Education Department will take care of it! I have only one request, recruiting talents as much as possible, but I cannot admit anti-Austrians."


    Political correctness always comes first, and there can be no exceptions anywhere. For new ideas, the Holy Roman Empire is relatively tolerant.


    Of course, the main reason is that the country is strong and has enough confidence in itself to withstand the impact of new ideas.


    ...


    Tokyo, with the end of the international trial, this emerging international metropolis once again exudes vitality.


    The Japanese people were not knocked down by a trial. The biggest consequence of the international trial is that the anti-Russian sentiment among the Japanese people has grown further.


    In order to reduce its own pressure, the Japanese government also specially set up a "National Humiliation Day", which is said to commemorate the "heroes" who died in the Russian embassy case.


    Not to mention that the Russians couldn''t stand it, and even the ministers were furious. The "hero" sentenced to death by the International Court of Justice is clearly beating everyone in the face.


    It''s just that the ministerial mission has split, and the two leaders of Britain and Shinra have already worked, and there is no time to worry about this little problem.


    The two big hooligans not only did not come forward to stop them, but instead followed to fuel the flames and fan the flames, contributing to provoking the war between Japan and Russia.


    The reason why "Yangmou" is terrible is that even if it is seen through, things will still happen.


    This is the case with the current conflict between Japan and Russia. Knowing that Vienna and London have no good intentions, the governments of Japan and Russia can only bite the bullet.


    Especially for the Japanese government, it has been forced to the bottom of the wall. Any concession now is tantamount to chronic suicide.


    With the current relationship between Japan and Russia, once the Siberian Railway opens to traffic, it will be the end of the Japanese Empire.


    In a sense, the pressure the Japanese government is facing now is greater than in the original time and space.


    One more Philippine war has made the Tokyo government''s pockets even poorer, and its overall national strength is one or two points weaker than the same period in history.


    In contrast, the Russian Empire is different. Although the overall national strength has not increased much, but on the bright side it is bigger!


    The Baltic Sea line occupied general Poland; the central part occupied Constantinople, and the Black Sea directly became the inner sea of ??the Russian Empire, with its tentacles once reaching the Mediterranean Sea; the southern line occupied most of Afghanistan, and the border line was about to overthrow India.


    The entire Russian empire was fatter than the original time and space. If it weren''t for the strong rise of Shinra, it is estimated that the entire European world would tremble under the gears of road rollers.


    In the face of such an opponent, it is impossible for the Japanese government to say that it does not panic. Had it not been for the outbreak of the Russian embassy case, the Japanese government would really be unable to make the determination to fight the Russians.


    It is a pity that there is no such thing as reality. With this fuse and the conflicts between Japan and Russia in the past, this war has become inevitable.


    Anyone with a little bit of military knowledge knows that the smell of gunpowder in Tokyo is so strong that it is clearly a precursor to the outbreak of war.


    Although there was no protest at the entrance of the Russian embassy again, the anti-Russian movement was unfolding in full swing, and even the overseas students were not able to escape.


    "learn from mistakes".


    After experiencing the previous lessons, the foreign students of the Far Eastern Empire in Japan also know how great they are and are no longer enthusiastic about participating in anti-Russian activities.


    However, no matter how much he refuses, he can''t stand the perseverance of Japanese "friends". This makes many people who are accustomed to the worldliness very uncomfortable.


    The strength of the Russians is well known to everyone, except for the Japanese themselves, almost no one is optimistic about them.


    Even if the Japanese government has packaged itself as the light of Asia and the hope of Asia, it cannot change the inherent impression in everyone''s mind.


    Standing with the loser, the sequelae are very serious. Just let yourself in. I''m afraid that even the family will lose it.


    Everyone has seen how strong Mao Xiong''s revenge is.


    Needless to say, the felons who were sentenced to death must have met God; what shocked everyone most was the thousands of people sentenced to exile in Siberia. Now their families have received bad news one after another.


    Don''t participate, it is really unreasonable. In a foreign country, if you want to survive, you can''t do without the help of friends.


    Many people have accepted the help of Japanese classmates during their study abroad career. Although they are only a little busy, they still owe favors.


    For young students, loyalty is greater than heaven. People often encourage a few words, IQ is not online.


    If it weren''t for the previous events that irritated everyone, it would be the same as the original time and space, a group of overseas students were fooled into cannon fodder.


    I was sober now, but after refusing, everyone suddenly found their situation suddenly embarrassing.


    Because of his outstanding performance in the last incident, Li Boyan unknowingly became the backbone of international students, and everyone likes to come over to discuss things.


    "Brother Boan, things are a bit bad! Since we refused to participate in the anti-Russian movement, we have been isolated in school, and the Japanese friends around us have left us one by one.


    Even our residence is often harassed by hooligans, and the police in Tokyo don''t care at all.


    If this continues, we might have to end our studies early and return to China..."


    Li Boyan has heard similar complaints more than once. Including him, he was also excluded from school. It''s just that he has a good mentality and can resist these pressures.


    "Brother Liu, the purpose of the Japanese is very obvious. It is nothing more than the imminent Japanese-Russian War, which requires allies to share the pressure.


    It is false to draw us in, and the real purpose is to pass us, pull the court into the water and participate in the war against Russia.


    It¡¯s just that the Japanese don¡¯t know what¡¯s the state of the court, can we still be unclear?


    If you really participate in it recklessly, once the Japanese are defeated, and those of us who support them, Russia will not conduct liquidation afterwards?


    Once the Russians threatened with force, in the manner of the court, do you think they can bear the pressure?


    I am afraid that then not only will we be unlucky, we may even be involved in the family behind us. Compared with this, it is nothing if we feel wronged now.


    If you really can''t make it through, it''s a big deal to leave Japan. Anyway, Nanyang University is about to recruit students, even if we fail to pass the exam, we can choose to pay at our own expense. "


    There is no doubt that these things are naturally not thought of by the international students themselves. I haven''t experienced enough social beatings, and everyone''s associations are not so rich.


    If these ideas can be widely circulated among international students, there are obviously people who are contributing to the situation.


    The purpose is self-evident. Nanyang University is about to start, and it needs more high-quality students, so naturally it has to compete with peers.


    Anyway, there are no real universities in Japan these days, including the University of Tokyo, which is just a pheasant university in the world. The teaching staff is very average.


    Most of the high-tech industries this year have been monopolized by Europe. Important scientific research projects and technological innovations have been blank in the entire Asian region.


    Although the Japanese are working hard, it is just hard work. Talents and infrastructure are all in place, and it is natural not to catch up with the world''s advanced level.


    This is one of the reasons why Nanyang University is able to attract countless people to sign up as soon as it enrolls students. Although it is also Pheasant University, everyone does not know!


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 Chapter 1089： Japan-Russia severance of diplomatic relations

    At the beginning of the 20th century, studying abroad was not a simple matter. The cost is high, but the most important thing is the language barrier.


    The prerequisite for studying abroad is to learn a foreign language first, not only to satisfy oral communication, but also to reach the test-taking level.


    With the exception of Japan''s Pheasant University, which has an open income, other universities have thresholds. Unless you pay a high sponsorship fee, you can only pass the entrance exam.


    Whether it is a written test, an interview, or a recommendation for admission, there is no uniform standard.


    Can you stand out? In addition to personal ability, the more important thing is personal connections.


    This is also the main reason for foreign students from the Far East to go to Japan. After all, there are books and studies when they go there. If you go to study in other countries, you don¡¯t know if you can get the admission qualifications.


    Nanyang University¡¯s enrollment is no exception. The entrance exam is limited to a few test centers in Nanyang, and it is impossible to send people to organize the exams across Asia.


    The Ministry of Education stipulates that the examination syllabus must be centered on middle school teaching materials. For the same test questions, overseas students who crammed their feet obviously competed against local students who had studied hard for more than a decade.


    It seems that there are more than 1,000 students enrolled in all of Asia, but in fact, most of the students from the Austrian Nanyang region can stand out in the written examination.


    Failure to pass the written test means that it is insulated from free education and can only pay for reading.


    Nanyang University was first established, and William, the principal, had no confidence, so he was very fair in terms of fees.


    Compared with the high tuition fees in the country, which cost more than 10,000 yuan, Nanyang University¡¯s lowest-paid majors only need 500 Aegis per year.


    For the wealthy international students, this is naturally not a problem. But for the vast majority of students with average net worth, this is a big problem.


    It is an astronomical figure especially for the traditional family who inherited from farming and studying. Even if there are tens of thousands of acres of intensive farming, the annual income is no more than 10,000 yuan.


    It seems to be enough, but every family can count on these benefits to eat, and at most they can support one or two international students.


    Of course, the main reason is that there are only rumors about the abolition of the imperial examinations, which has not become a reality, and the enthusiasm for studying abroad is not high.


    After the imperial examinations were cancelled, everyone found that there was only one way left to study abroad, and that was when the Far East students were madly exported, and then they would be supported by the whole family.


    "Boan, don''t be joking. It''s okay for those who just came to Japan. We have been studying for several years, and we are about to finish our studies. We will go to Nanyang and start from scratch..."


    Halfway through talking, Liu Renxin realized that he had made a mistake. There were not only old international students, but also newcomers.


    Perhaps the speaker is unintentional, but it sounds intentional! Even if the inconvenience happened immediately due to the pressure of face, the thorn in my heart was still buried.


    If it''s a stranger, it''s fine, and it can be a friend if the misunderstanding is solved. On the contrary, it is between friends. Once such a misunderstanding occurs, it is difficult to go back to the past even if it is solved. The adult world has never been pure.


    Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, a classmate who had been friends with Liu Renxin changed the subject and said: "Brother Liu does not need to be pessimistic. We have learned only a few years in Japan and it is a good thing to have the opportunity to continue studying.


    As far as I know, many Japanese students are also preparing for the exam, preparing to compete in Nanyang University.


    Now that the situation in Tokyo is unclear, I should make plans early. Even if I can''t get the first class, I will at least get an admission qualification. "


    This is a fact. At this moment, the Japanese yearning for the European world is the craziest. Qualified to study in Europe, absolutely no one will stay here to study.


    Although Nanyang University is not a European university, there is a Prince Shinra as the president, which is very attractive to everyone.


    Apart from other things, after graduating from Nanyang University, it is much simpler to go to Shinra for further studies.


    Japanese students are all preparing, and the impact on international students is undoubtedly huge. Even if someone tells them that Nanyang University is a Pheasant University, no one will believe it.


    The greater the attractiveness of Nanyang University, the greater the competition. At that time, not only the entrance examinations will need competition, but also the places for self-financed study.


    After all, a school is a school and cannot be fully commercialized. Although the higher the price can maximize the benefits, Principal William can''t afford to lose that face!


    In this context, it is natural to continue the exam. Just to ensure the fairness of educational resources, the Shinra Ministry of Education stipulates that self-financed students shall not exceed 5% of the total number.


    Of course, international students are not within the quota limit. In principle, as long as the money can be afforded and the school can accommodate, the more the better.


    Local universities do not have such troubles. The high fees scare away 99% of international students. What really needs to be considered is Nanyang University.


    The 500 Aegis tuition has blocked some people, but it is not enough to make people daunting. There are still many people who meet the conditions.


    The first, second, third class was born under this background. The lower the level, the higher the tuition fee you need to pay. If you can''t get the third class, it is scum. Nanyang University does not accept tatters.


    This is an embarrassing problem. There are many scholars among foreign students, but there are also many scumbags. These people''s congresses all have one characteristic in common, that is-the imperial examination is hopeless.


    The main purpose of sending them to study abroad is to become officials. Don''t talk about saving the country but not saving the country. Those are just the personal thoughts of the students and cannot represent the family behind them.


    In a sense, it is not important to everyone that the grades are not graded, but mainly for gilding.


    But after a few years of studying, I didn''t get a diploma from a Japanese school, and Nanyang University couldn''t even get an admission qualification, so I couldn''t explain it when I returned home.


    "Nanyang University is not far from enrolling students. If we want to improve our grades in a short time, we can only raise funds for private tutoring."


    Seeing no one answered, Li Boan took the initiative to pierce the window paper. It''s better to hold the Buddha''s foot temporarily than not to hold it.


    It is estimated that there is more than one person who has similar ideas, but usually everyone is accustomed to self-confidence, and I am embarrassed to admit that I am a scumbag.


    Of course, it is true that it is a bit too much to say that "student scum", but when studying in Japan, most people have not learned much knowledge.


    After all, Japan¡¯s educational resources are also scarce these days, especially higher education resources, which are scarce.


    University teachers are mainly foreign students sent out. Most of the foreign students in Europe also enter the Pheasant University. After learning a little, they start teaching and educating people.


    In many cases, teachers are organized to study first, and then go back to teach students. To be able to cultivate talents, the main thing is that everyone is willing to study.


    At the University of Tokyo, you can often see teachers and students studying a problem until late at night.


    In contrast, Pheasant University is quite different. It''s a fool in itself. Many teachers have never gone to college. Reading with textbooks is considered a class.


    Except for a few international students who can be admitted to a regular university and can learn knowledge, most of the international students are in a mess.


    ...


    The turmoil triggered by Nanyang University has just begun, and it was soon overwhelmed by the new favorites.


    On February 6, 1904, the Japanese government suddenly announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia, and the situation in the Far East suddenly became tense.


    Everyone knew that the war was coming, but the Tsarist government had fallen into the "authoritarian mystery" at this moment. Nicholas II also promised the people that the Japanese government would not dare to do anything.


    Well, in recent decades, the Japanese government has been very frustrated with the great powers. Whether it was the initial black ship incident, or the Philippine war, or even the previous embassy case, as long as the foreign powers intervened in the Japanese government, they would be counseled.


    But the problem is that when the Japanese government counsels, they all have a common feature: the opponent is too strong to win.


    Obviously, things are different now. Although the Russian Empire is strong, their power in the Far East is limited.


    At least before the opening of the Siberian Railway, the power of the Russian Empire in the Far East was not an opponent of the Japanese.


    Since the fight is won, why should the Japanese government counsel?


    Anyway, a battle between Japan and Russia is inevitable. It is better to win the battle at this time than to wait for the Russians to be ready.


    Of course, the most important thing is that Britain and Shinra officially broke. Backing by British allies can offset the diplomatic pressure from Shinra.


    ...


    In Vienna Palace, after receiving the news of the severance of diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia, Franz had to step out of his comfort zone and continue to perform his duties as a monarch.


    Driven by the butterfly effect, the Russo-Japanese War has also undergone earth-shaking changes. At this moment, it is not only the battle between Japan and Russia, but also the game between Shinra and Britain.


    Shen Luo wants to cheat the Russians, but the outside world doesn''t know it! In the eyes of many people, the two countries of the Russian-Austrian alliance are still strategically integrated.


    The current Russo-Japanese War is not just a battle for hegemony in the Far East, but also a game between Britain and the Shenra for world hegemony.


    The actors are already in place, now waiting for the gongs and drums to start, how can Franz be absent as the host?


    Theoretically speaking, it doesn''t seem to be a big problem to hand it over to my son. But Franz is not at ease!


    It''s nothing more than mistakes in normal times. Any mistakes in details at this time may cause the subsequent layout to fail.


    The layout failed. I was afraid that the Russians were not pitted in. Instead, the plan was exposed in advance and pushed the Russians to the side of the British.


    Although the Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend, it is not impossible to win one enemy two, but the risk is high!


    Victory by strength is true happiness; victory by adventure is gambling. For a big country, gambling is undoubtedly a taboo.


    When it comes to digging holes and burying people, Franz thinks he is better than his son, especially the Russians, who are more experienced.


    Just look at the tsarist government. It is obvious that it has been scammed many times, but it has never happened, which is enough to explain the problem.


    ...


    Franz: "Japan and Russia have severed diplomatic relations. It seems that the war will break out in a few days. Let''s get started!


    We must hurry up before the news of the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, start our trade frictions with the British, and speculate on prices in advance. "


    There is no way. The Russian-Austrian Alliance has agreed that one side must provide support when a war breaks out.


    The most important one is that during the war, the price of strategic materials cannot be increased. Simply put, it is the price of the first order, and the price of the following.


    This time it was different. The Czarist government did not believe that the Japanese dared to do anything, and did not order strategic materials in advance.


    It just so happens that the outbreak of the Anglo-Austrian trade conflict provides the best excuse for rising prices, and Franz will naturally not let it go.


    It is normal for pure commercial behaviors to fluctuate in prices. Even if the tsarist government found out, it was hard to say.


    "Father, isn''t this okay? The tsarist government is already in financial difficulties, and for a while, it can''t even raise funds for the war.


    If nothing goes wrong, the Russians will eventually borrow money from us, and speculating on prices now will only make the Russians bankrupt in advance. "


    It''s not how high Frederick''s morals are. The main reason is that the Russian Empire is too poor. After the war broke out, a large part of the funds had to be paid by the Vienna government.


    The higher the price, the more money the Vienna government will borrow. Given the financial situation of the tsarist government, the repayment can be said to be far away.


    As for the collateral provided by the Russians, the symbolic meaning is greater than the actual meaning. If it is really compensated in kind, it is estimated that the relationship between the Russian-Austrian alliance will also end.


    Of course, there is one exception, that is, the tsarist government is forced to a dead end and can only sell assets to survive.


    For details, please refer to the Soviet Union after the disintegration of the original time and space. As long as it can be exchanged for money, what is for sale. If it is not sold, it must be that the money given is not enough.


    As long as the money is sufficient, nuclear bombs can be sold. Had it not been for the leaks during the operation, the first nuclear bomb transaction in human history would have been completed.


    It is obviously not a simple matter to push the Russian Empire to a dead end. When Shinra could not do it himself, the Japanese alone could not do it.


    In this context, for the Vienna government, the more money it lends to the Russians, the more it loses.


    When the price of strategic materials is increased, capitalists are the cheaper ones, although many companies in Shinra are controlled by the government and the royal family.


    Franz shook his head and said earnestly: "Frederick remembers one thing:''If you want to take it, you must first follow it.''


    How can the Russians feel relieved if they don''t borrow a little money to go out? "


    "It is the uncle who owes money", this theory was also applicable in the early 20th century. If the loaned money is too much, the creditor will be kidnapped by the debtor.


    In the original time and space, the Americans had borrowed too much money. In order to ensure that the borrowed money would not be squandered, after Russia surrendered, they had to go down to help the Allies.


    This is positive, and there are negative teaching materials English and French. Because Mao Xiong, the debtor, was finished, the debt was lost, which directly affected the speed of domestic economic recovery after the war.


    The situation facing the Vienna government is the same. If the Russian Empire is finished, the financial system of Shinra will also be affected.


    The size of the shock is ultimately determined by the amount of debt. It can be said that the more money borrowed, the tighter the economic binding between Russia and Austria.


    Knowing that he can''t do it, it''s not that Franz is willing to help others. The most important thing is to reassure the tsarist government.


    Hundreds of millions of Aegis¡¯ debts can¡¯t kidnap Shinra, but for billions or billions of debts, it¡¯s really hard to let go.


    "I can''t bear to let my child not be able to set up a wolf", in order to lure the tsarist government into fools, Franz is also preparing to spend his money.


    Isn''t it "money"? As long as you can become the ultimate winner, it doesn''t matter if you print more.


    Even if it triggers an economic and financial crisis, most of the world will share the loss together, and Franz can afford it.


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 Chapter 1090： The tsarist government engaged in infighting

    In St. Petersburg, the news that the Japanese government suddenly announced the severance of diplomatic relations came, and the tsarist government was all dumbfounded.


    No matter why you dare, things happened anyway. Apart from being angry, the tsarist government can only face reality.


    Just when the czarist government came out of its coercive state and clamored to give the Japanese some color, something that the czarist government could not bear even more happened.


    On February 8, 1904, the Japanese launched an undeclared war and launched an offensive against the Russian troops in the Far East.


    Well, the Japanese government helped the Tsarist government to make a choice. At this point, there is nothing to argue about. You can only fight whether you like it or not.


    Of course, a temporary strategic contraction to abandon the Far East and wait for the opening of the Siberian Railway before liquidating it with the Japanese may be a more rational choice, but the Tsarist government cannot.


    No major country can tolerate the loss of its territory without declaring war. If the Tsarist government really chooses to forbear, it is estimated that the people in the country will rebel.


    The arrogance of the fighting nation is not covered, it can tolerate everything, but it cannot tolerate the tsarist government.


    From this point of view, Yuan Shikong''s buckling of the pot of the Russo-Japanese War on Nicholas II was purely wronging.


    The Japanese have all hit, so the Czarist government can''t just fight back, right?


    Of course, Nicholas II was not without responsibility. The biggest problem lies in the mistakes in strategic judgment. It is wishful thinking that the Japanese dare not launch an offensive and have not prepared for war in advance.


    The current situation is similar to that in history. Although the butterfly effect has a large impact, it still failed to change the subjective judgment of the tsarist government.


    Had it not been for the battle report from the front line, the tsarist government would not believe that the Japanese would dare to fight undeclared war against the Russian Empire.


    It can only be said that the Japanese government chose the wrong time to attack. If the attack is launched on April Fool''s Day or the day before, the Tsarist government will most likely dismiss the battle reports from the front.


    ...


    It turns out that after being an emperor for a few years, Nicholas II''s qi training has improved a lot, and he can barely restrain his emotions.


    "The war broke out, what plan does the government have?"


    Anyone who knows Nicholas II knows that the calmer the situation, the more angry the czar.


    Although this misjudgment of the strategy was made by everyone, the government must take the initiative to recite it.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, with the power of the empire in the Far East, it is difficult to defeat the Japanese. In the short term, we can only take a defensive position.


    The most urgent task at the moment is to concentrate our forces and stick to a few strategic points. After the Siberian Railway is opened to traffic, large troops will be sent for reinforcement.


    The next step is to win the support of the Vienna government. Although there is a Russian-Austrian alliance, it is only signed with Austria and does not represent the Holy Roman Empire.


    In the style of Emperor Franz, there will definitely be support, but the specific strength depends on our next diplomatic means.


    However, the Japanese undeclared war this time not only violated international practice, but also provoked the Vienna system. It is estimated that the Vienna government is also very dissatisfied with the Japanese.


    If we can get the full support of the Vienna government, then it will be much easier to win the support of the international community.


    In any case, we are also European countries after all, and no European country wants to see Europe lose to the indigenous Japanese.


    The previous Philippine war is an example. For the face of the white world, innately European countries should be more inclined to us.


    If possible, it is best to pull Spain. Less than ten years have passed since the Philippine War. If given the opportunity, the Spaniards would never mind beating a dog in the water.


    With the help of Spain, the landing problem is no longer difficult. It is not difficult to defeat the Japanese navy if Shinra holds the British, the Imperial Navy and the Spanish Navy join forces. "


    There is nothing wrong on the whole, but loopholes are everywhere in the details.


    Sticking to strategic points is easier said than done. If you really do it, you will have to face more problems.


    The first problem we face is "materials." Although the Russian army hoarded some supplies in the Far East, it was obviously not enough to support the opening of the Siberian Railway.


    In the original time and space, many keyboard heroes sprayed the Russian army''s command errors, but they did not know that many "errors" had to be done.


    No matter how big the strategy is, the stomach is not important. The first thing the commander has to do is not to win the war, but to find a way to fill the stomach of the soldiers and satisfy the supply of strategic materials.


    When the forces are dispersed, they can also supply part of the supplies on the spot. Once the forces are concentrated, the logistics will be tested.


    It is even more mysterious to win the support of the international community. Spain is Spain and Russia is Russia. In the European world, these are two completely different concepts.


    The European world does not want to see the whites lose to the natives, but this is just a private idea and represents the position of governments.


    The governments of various countries were willing to support Spain at first because the declining Spain did not threaten everyone, and because Shinra took the lead in seeking the Japanese, everyone was naturally happy to be a favor.


    It is different if it is replaced by the Russian Empire. Even Shenluo is three points jealous of Russia, not to mention the rest of the country.


    It is useless to put the banner of "Europe" on it. The debate about whether the Russian Empire is a European country or an Asian country has not been understood by later generations, let alone now.


    Coupled with the previous domineering style of the tsarist government, it has offended many people. There are definitely more people who want to see the defeat of the Russian Empire than those who want them to win.


    In this context, everyone is already saving face if they don''t fall into trouble from behind, and they want to support dreaming!


    If it weren''t for the actions of the Japanese government, it would be equally annoying. It is estimated that public opinion would have been one-sided. This situation cannot be reversed by individual strength.


    The only feasible option is probably to win over Spain, but unfortunately the tsarist government chose the wrong time.


    If during the Philippine War, the Spanish government would definitely form an alliance with them, so forget it now!


    There are a lot of internal conflicts in the family, which has made the Spanish government exhausted. Who can take revenge on the Japanese?


    Of course, there is no actual retaliation, and there is no problem in providing spiritual support.


    It is estimated that without wooing, the Spanish government will spontaneously help wave the flag and shout, but it is only limited to waving the flag and shouting.


    Sergey Witt, as the prime minister, will naturally not fail to see these problems, even if he did not notice them for a while, the think tank will remind them.


    Now I understand that there is a reason for pretending to be confused. Not being able to destroy one''s prestige is one aspect, and more importantly, political needs.


    Someone is responsible for strategic misjudgments. As the prime minister, he must be responsible. If you don''t want to get out of the way, you must find a way to remedy it.


    The key to determining the outcome of the war is strength. There is no way to reverse the power comparison in the Far East, and naturally it will not turn around.


    But the czar had already asked, and Sergey Witt could not be regarded as not having heard, let alone that there was no way.


    Politics must be dealt with first. As for how to fight on the battlefield next, it is a matter for the military, and as the prime minister is responsible for logistics.


    Mikhailovich''s expression became tense as soon as the voice fell. I don¡¯t know if the military can complete the plan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot complete it anyway.


    Mikhailovich couldn''t care about giving face to the Prime Minister, and immediately retorted: "Prime Minister, don''t forget that there are British people.


    We have the Russian-Austrian alliance, and the Japanese have the Anglo-Japanese alliance. Whether you want to admit it or not, the British are the most powerful in the Far East.


    Including this war, most of them were planned by the British. Without their backing, the Japanese government would have no guts to go to war with us.


    What we have to do now is not only to fight with the Japanese government, but also to fight with the British.


    It is impossible for us to get the support of the international community if the British make trouble. European countries will not stand in line easily.


    What the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can really win is the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. With the British holding back, it is difficult for the two countries to provide us with substantial help in the Far East. "


    There is no way, the British Empire this year is just so awesome. Even the strong rise of the Holy Roman Empire still cannot conceal the strength of Britain.


    What''s more, the Far East was originally dominated by the British, and the Shenluo was all involved in the later period, and the local influence is far less than the British.


    If it weren''t for the prestige of defeating France, it would be considered a second-rate country. At present, the conflict between Shenluo and Britain, in addition to the interests, also has the dispute of "name".


    Individuals can ignore fame and fortune, but countries can''t. Without the prestigious name as a deterrent, it is inconvenient to do anything.


    Secretary of the Army Yevgeny: "Not only are there diplomatic problems, but military difficulties are also numerous. Our forces in the Far East are limited, and the Japanese can mobilize several times their strength to participate in the war.


    Strategic contraction was originally the best choice, but the empire was not prepared for war, and the stock of materials in various places was limited.


    In order to guarantee the logistics, we can only divide our troops and garrison to resist, and buy time for the arrival of reinforcements.


    From a military point of view, no matter what it is doing now is less important than opening the Siberian Railway to traffic.


    I propose that from now on, construction of the Siberian Railway will be carried out day and night, and strive to open to traffic in the shortest possible time.


    The second is to immediately organize a material procurement team to go to Europe to purchase strategic materials, and the Japanese will be the first to get it late. "


    Falling into trouble, maybe!


    However, politics has always meant to die, but not to die, and strategic misjudgments always have to be held accountable. If the prime minister does not hold back the pot, everyone will have to back the pot.


    Taking responsibility does not mean that you will leave immediately. When you leave your post, you still have to look at the battlefield. If the frontline wins, everyone can also be happy.


    The original space-time Sergey Witt was forced to resign a year later because of the responsibility and the continuous defeat of the Russian army on the front line in order to give the country an explanation.


    As for the anti-war and conflicts with the tsarist politics on the Internet, it is completely nonsense, and it is estimated that it is not even an inducement.


    The Russo-Japanese War was the first hand of the Japanese. The Tsarist government only responded passively and had no choice at all. The anti-war can never let the front lines be beaten without fighting back, right?


    Political discord is even more nonsense. From the time when Nicholas II took the throne, Sergey Witt was a heavy minister of the Tsarist government, and he was promoted to prime minister for more than ten years.


    If there is really political disagreement, there will be no such drama at all. In the style of Nicholas II, people who didn''t like it usually kicked away.


    If there is a choice, Yevgeny doesn''t want to fall into trouble. But there is no way, continue to muddle, and it will be his turn to be unlucky before long.


    War is not a trifling matter. No one knows what is going on on the front line better than the Secretary of the Army.


    If you don''t get vaccinations in advance, how will the subsequent series of defeats come to an end?


    Just look at the wording and you will know that "divide troops and garrison," "resistance steadily," and "buy time." It is clear that everyone is prepared to accept the "front-line defeat."


    After the turn of the Siberian Railway, it was said that after the opening of the Siberian Railway, who made this railway start later than the original time and space?


    Even if you don''t take the lives of French laborers seriously, there is no way to grab the railway all at once!


    The situation has collapsed, and the people below are still fighting for power and shirking responsibilities. Even if Nicholas II''s energy training has improved, that can''t help it.


    He slapped the table sharply, and said angrily: "When the time comes, you don''t want to solve the problem one by one, but are arguing here, don''t forget your identity!"


    This is a problem that every monarch must face. The people below are harmonious, and we must worry about their collusion; the people below are constantly fighting, which will affect the efficiency of political governance.


    In a sense, this is also the contradiction of the monarch.


    In normal times, everyone likes to play with checks and balances of power, allowing the people below to fight with each other; at a critical moment, we hope that the people below will unite.


    There is no doubt that there is no bureaucracy that meets both requirements. Most people are selfish, and bureaucrats are no exception. Everyone must first consider themselves.


    Don''t think that they really like political struggles, more often there is still no way. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are bureaucrats, there are factions.


    Even if he wanted to stop, the people below would not agree. Most of the time, taking a political step back is not a broad ocean, but an abyss.


    For example, now, if the positions of the ministers are unified, Nicholas II may be happy on the surface, but he will definitely not sleep at night.


    As for solving the problem?


    In fact, various departments have already started actions. The Ministry of Finance is thinking of ways to raise money, the Ministry of War is dispatching troops, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working hard like a swarm of bees.


    Action belongs to action, but most of these actions are carried out passively. No one can expect that in just a few hours, everyone will come up with a perfect plan.


    If Nicholas II held a meeting later, things would definitely be much better. No matter how bad it is, it will not be a pile of unnutritious clich¨¦s.


    ...


    In the Far East, as the initiator of this war, Japan has shown unprecedented enthusiasm. As soon as the Japanese government issued a recruitment order, a wave of military participation broke out.


    People in Tokyo, in particular, may have been stimulated by the previous embassy case, and they are now extremely enthusiastic.


    Whether it''s government agencies, schools, shops, factories, all the propaganda slogans "Shame" are hung up at this moment.


    The felons sentenced to death in the embassy case have been invited to shrines as heroes at this moment, and various folk ritual activities are endless.


    If it hadn''t been for the face of the ministerial mission, it is estimated that the Japanese government would have personally gone to sacrifice. In short, the results of the previous trial have now been overturned by the Japanese.


    Even the Japanese students who are ready to take the Nanyang University entrance examination have now put down their books and devote themselves to this war that determines the fate of the nation.


    Against the background of the whole people clamoring for revenge, a small number of rationalists simply cannot turn the waves.


    "Anti-war" does not exist. Even members of the anti-war faction have shut their mouths obediently now, and at most they can think secretly when there is no one.


    Even foreigners in Japan have been affected. As an ally of the Russians, the Shinra embassy in Tokyo has been very low-key recently.


    From this perspective, the Russian embassy case is still valuable to Japan, at least it has hit the arrogance of the embassies of various countries.


    As the saying goes, people who are barefoot are not afraid to wear shoes. Today, Japan is the one who is barefoot. The national sentiment is mobilized to the extreme, and it will explode after a little stimulation.


    But this kind of mental stimulation is obviously impossible to last. If the frontline forces continue to win, then this situation can continue for a long time.


    On the contrary, once the frontline army suffered a major defeat. The fragile Japanese national spirit will immediately trigger an avalanche.


    The gambling of national luck is not only about the army and colonies, but also about the national spirit.


    Now Japan has once again embarked on the old path of the original time and space, losing everything Fangxiu; winning is the rebirth of the nation, the foundation of a great power, and the world has one more power.


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 Chapter 1091： Virtual reality

    The plan has not changed fast. Originally, he was going to cheat the Russians with Franz, but he just took action and declared the plan a failure-the economic crisis is coming.


    The free trade system collapsed, and it was Shenluo that suffered the most, but it was France that collapsed first.


    There was no way, first it was the brutal beating of the European War, and then another wave of scourge by the Russians. France, who has a big family, has also lost his temper.


    After the withdrawal of the Russian army, with the help of the Vienna government, the French economy began to slowly recover.


    Everything is going in a good direction, but unfortunately the huge debt pressure has damaged the healthy growth of the French economic ecology.


    In addition to increasing employment and meeting the basic needs of the people, the dividends of economic recovery have all entered the pockets of the anti-French alliances in the form of compensation.


    After the collapse of the free trade system, the economies of European countries have been hit, and France is no exception.


    Without sufficient economic moats, the fragile economy collapsed directly in the first wave of shock, which directly triggered the economic crisis.


    Under the free trade system, the economic ties of European countries are already very close, and they cannot be interrupted all at once.


    The crisis in the French economy has inevitably affected European countries. Before Franz reacted, the economic crisis began to sweep across the European continent.


    Economic crises are always accompanied by overcapacity and poor sales of goods, and this time is no exception. Everyone is worrying about the unsalable products, so it has become a dream to increase the price of strategic materials.


    I don¡¯t know whether to say that Japan and Russia have good luck or bad luck.


    Against the background of the economic crisis, the financial problems faced by Japan and Russia are now no longer a problem.


    There are advantages and disadvantages. In order to divert the domestic crisis, both Britain and Shinra will support the two countries'' blood fight, which means that the Russo-Japanese War will be unprecedentedly tragic.


    It just so happens that both Japan and Russia can afford to die. In theory, as long as the money and supplies are sufficient, the two countries can fight forever.


    When it ends, it depends on the breath in my heart and when it will let it go.


    Of course, it is estimated that before they can''t bear it, the benefactors behind will shrink back first.


    After all, the governments of Japan and Russia have no choice. The governments of London and Vienna are still sober and have to weigh the pros and cons.


    Frantz fell into deep thought as he tapped the armchair lightly with his hands.


    Unlike Japan, which is a small country against Britain, the tsarist government next door is a big rascal, and it happens almost 100% of the time.


    Russia and Austria are allies, and it is incumbent to support allies. So the money must still be borrowed, but the Vienna government must also have a stop loss line and cannot invest indefinitely.


    This degree is not easy to be sure, because Franz has been the emperor for so many years, and he cannot easily make up his mind.


    Money is not a problem. The key is that the country is not a country of one person. Even the emperor must consider the reaction of the people.


    As an ally, the government supports the Tsarist government, everyone can understand, but everyone is willing to support it, or expect it to be different.


    Once the bottom line of most people is passed, there will be a backlash internally. As a qualified monarch, these issues must be considered.


    Not only does Shinra need to face it, the British government also needs to consider, and even more.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance lasted for several generations. There are a large group of pro-Russian pro-Russians within Shenluo, and most people have a good impression of the Russians.


    Britain is different. What the **** is the Anglo-Japanese Alliance? It is estimated that 99% of British people are unwilling to admit that they and Japan are allies.


    There is no other reason, it is purely that it feels ashamed to form an alliance with an indigenous country in the Far East-it is not worthy of the ranks of the British world empire.


    In particular, the recent Japanese sorrow operation exposed the "barbaric" image, which was unacceptable to the arrogant British people.


    Just as truth is in the hands of a few people, power is also in the hands of a few people, so the opposition is invalid and the Anglo-Japanese alliance continues.


    After contemplating for a long time, Franz said slowly: "Get ready!"


    Frederick''s face changed drastically when he was sitting opposite. "Preparing for war" at this time was not "preparing for war" in the general sense, but meant that the British-Austrian decisive battle was ahead of schedule.


    According to the original plan, the decisive battle with Britain would break out in ten years, and the Russo-Japanese War was only a drill before the world war.


    "Why in advance?"


    Frederick blurted out.


    Fortunately, here are their father and son, otherwise it is not just Frederick who asks "why".


    Compared with Britain, Shenluo has obvious advantages in development potential. It can be said that the longer the decisive battle, the more beneficial it is for Shinra.


    If Britain were the Japanese model, it would have taken the risk a long time ago and started to deal with Shinra in advance.


    In fact, the struggle for hegemony between Britain and Shenluo has been delayed until now and it has not broken out. It also benefits from the rationality of British politicians.


    Knowing that to wait, it is getting worse and worse for Britain. But there is no alternative, the Shenluo general situation has been achieved, at most they are locked in the Mediterranean, and the lobster soldiers dare not land at all.


    For politicians, it is undoubtedly not worthwhile to take the risk of failure if they cannot win the final victory.


    Anyway, there is no evergreen tree in politics. It is enough to continue the glory of Britain during his tenure. The name is his own before his death, and the trouble is the next one.


    If you have a conscience, or a strong patriotism, you will find ways to trouble Shenluo in other ways. It is impossible to get off the court in person anyway.


    This was the way the British government operated in the previous term, and with the intentional cooperation of the Vienna government, the current situation was finally formed.


    If nothing happens, this situation can continue for decades, until Britain declines.


    From this perspective, the original plan ten years later to challenge Britain¡¯s hegemony is radical.


    Now the time for the final battle is ahead of schedule again, not to mention. This radical style is obviously inconsistent with Franz''s consistent steady style.


    Standing up and walking to the window, he stuck his head out and looked out the window. Franz said slowly: "A rare opportunity!


    According to the current situation, after the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Empire is bound to suffer heavy losses. Coupled with the arrangements we have made, it is not easy for the tsarist government to keep its power.


    Without the threat from the east, it is the best time for us to fight the British. Even if the navy fails to win, if it takes three to five years, the British will be consumed by us.


    In recent years, the British government has been wooing allies overseas, and the United States has fallen to them. Many countries in the Americas are also showing signs of being wooed, including countries in Europe.


    Although these countries have limited strength and cannot change the overall situation, trouble is always trouble.


    If the British go crazy and continue to export science and technology to countries and arm these countries, even if we win hegemony, it will be difficult to control the world after the war.


    The United States of America in particular has a certain industrial base itself. If coupled with the support of the British, it is likely to become our strong enemy in the Americas in the future.


    For the empire, the future means not only advantages, but also uncertainty. And the longer the delay, the greater the variables that may occur.


    There is no perfect thing in this world. Instead of waiting for a future full of uncertainties, it is better to do it in advance. "


    Well, Franz admitted that he was counseled. The fire cannot be contained in paper, and the Vienna government''s black hands against the tsarist government will leak out sooner or later.


    No matter which government will dominate Russian politics in the future, the Russian-Austrian alliance will end.


    If it were torn apart, it would be a problem if the Soviet Union was released early.


    Of course, with the current strength of Shinra, naturally he would not be afraid of a nascent Soviet Union. The problem is that there are still British people!


    With the patience of John Bull, it was almost inevitable that the Russians who had been out of balance after the war joined the anti-Shinra alliance.


    Instead of passively fighting, it is better to take the initiative. Anyway, if you have to fight, you simply don''t give the British a chance to connect.


    It just so happened that the Russo-Japanese War provided cover for the Vienna government to prepare for war. When Japan and Russia were about to fight, Shinra''s preparations were almost complete, and it happened to be caught off guard by the British.


    Once Shinra became the sole overlord, it wouldn''t matter if it was a black hand against the tsarist government. Regardless of which government is in power, they will choose to pretend to be deaf.


    Politics is always determined by strength. As long as one''s own strength is strong enough, all problems are not a problem.


    ...


    The Vienna government has maintained a consistent high efficiency, and with the order of Franz, preparations for war are in full swing.


    It''s just that these preparations are labeled "Aid Russia", which looks like the Vienna government wants to fully support the Tsarist government.


    In line with the principle of making a complete set of dramas, on March 12, 1904, the Shinra Bank Group signed the "War Loan Basket Agreement" with the Tsarist government.


    The treaty includes 300 million Aegis war loans and 500 million Aegis war bonds. It is expected to raise 800 million yuan for the Tsarist government in the next three years.


    After the news spread, the European world immediately exploded. This huge loan not only broke the world record for a single loan, but also announced to the world the determination of the Vienna government to support the Russians.


    You must know that the Shinra embassy in Tokyo announced its withdrawal a week before the signing of the loan agreement. If you look at these things together, it is not just a matter of supporting the Russians.


    It''s not that everyone has a rich association, but it is the practice of the Vienna government, which is too surprising. All are telling the world that the Russo-Japanese War is the continuation of the struggle between Shinra and Britain for hegemony.


    The thunder did not fall all at once. Before everyone could discuss a result, on April 14, 1904, Russia and Austria signed the "Memorandum of Naval Development."


    According to the treaty, in the next two years, the Holy Roman Empire will build 8 super battleships, 24 destroyers, 16 cruisers for the tsarist government...


    Do not say that it is all completed, even if it is half completed, the Russian Navy can become the world''s third naval power.


    Military Xiaobai is immersed in the mastery of Russia and Austria. People with a bit of military common sense have a question in their minds: how can the tsarist government afford to build so many warships at once?


    How can I afford it? No one can answer this question. Including the tsarist government, there are a large group of people in a state of bewilderment.


    Insiders will not come out to explain, anyway the treaty has been signed. The public news is: organize an ocean-going fleet and expedition to Japan.


    ...


    Tokyo, the Japanese government as one of the parties involved, has fallen into a state of bewilderment at this moment.


    Emperor Meiji: "Who can tell me what happened in Europe? Why did the Austrians do this?"


    I have seen support for allies, but I have never seen such support.


    It''s nothing more than spending money, the big deal is that Shinra is rich and powerful. But the package sale of the most advanced warships would be too much.


    The Russians want to expedition to Japan, everyone believes; the Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, the best way for the czar to win is to fight over from the sea.


    Different from the original time and space, the Russians now have the support of allies, and there is no shortage of supplies and maintenance along the way. The risk of the fleet''s labor expedition is much smaller.


    But to deal with the broken ships of the Japanese Navy, how can it not be so big?


    Don''t say it is 8 super battleships, as long as there are 2 super battleship leaders, plus the current wealth of the Russian Navy, it is enough to complete an expedition.


    Ito Bowen: "Your Majesty, with the financial resources of the Russian Empire, it is impossible to support such a large fleet.


    Even if they purchase warships because of the war, relying on the relationship between Russia and Austria, they can also buy Shinra''s current warships, and there is no need to waste time ordering new ships.


    With the financial resources to purchase so many warships at once, only two countries in the world can do it.


    If the order is true, most of these warships were purchased by Shinra, and the target is likely to be Britain.


    The name of the Russians is mostly just to confuse others.


    With the strength of the Shenra Navy, if these warships are added, then the gap between them and the Royal Navy will be smoothed, and they may even have the upper hand.


    It just doesn''t make sense. If Shinra wants to hit the British by surprise, he can build a ship in secret.


    Their colony is so vast, it is not impossible to find a few hidden ports to build shipyards.


    Now that the trouble is happening, the eyes of the British have attracted the past. As soon as the shipyard starts construction, the British will follow up and will not give them an opportunity at all.


    From this perspective, the Russian-Austrian naval agreement is likely to be a bluff, deliberately exerting pressure on us to lure us into being fooled.


    But this is also very unreasonable. Even if we are really fooled, it is impossible for the Empire to build so many warships..."


    His own reasoning was overturned by himself, and Ito Hirobumi was also helpless. But to be responsible to the Japanese Empire, he can only tell the truth.


    It''s okay if you don''t explain it, but it''s even more confusing to explain Emperor Meiji. The only certainty is that one of Ito''s conjectures must be correct.


    Which one is the truth? I''m sorry this is too embarrassing. When it comes to the future of the country, everyone is afraid to make judgments by guessing riddles.


    Foreign Minister Kazuyuki Inoue: "We have already contacted the British, and they cannot determine the true purpose of Russia and Austria. The investigation is still ongoing.


    However, the loan contract has been verified that the Tsarist government has indeed borrowed a huge loan from Shenluo, and the first batch of 30 million Aegis has been credited to the Tsarist government''s account.


    The war bonds issued by the Russians are now also appearing in the financial markets of European countries. Perhaps because of the increase in interest rates, bond sales are not bad. "


    This is a sad topic. The good sales of Russian war bonds means that the Japanese government''s war bonds are not selling well.


    After all, war bonds are a gamble. Only the winner will cash it out. If you buy the war bonds of the defeated country, you will be using your money.


    In any case, the influence of the Russians in the European world far exceeds that of Japan. Regardless of personal feelings, speculators still believe that the Russians are more likely to win.


    The war bonds of the Japanese government in the original time and space were not easy to sell. In the end, it was Jewish capital who bought it heavily in order to fight against Russia.


    Of course, there is another saying that the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States made hints and asked Jewish capital to buy.


    The truth is no longer important. Anyway, the Japanese government¡¯s war bonds were not welcomed by the capital market at the beginning of the war.


    As for the issue of the Russians¡¯ bad reputation, that¡¯s nothing. Bonds are not bought by consortiums themselves. Capital only earns commissions from them. In the end, it is leeks that pay the bill.


    The old leeks have lingering fears for the Russians, but the new leeks don¡¯t know! Without the Internet, what is said in the newspaper, where is everyone''s thoughts taken.


    Hearing that the British had been involved in the investigation, Emperor Meiji breathed a sigh of relief. The vigorous efforts of the Vienna government were truly shocking.


    Shinra gave support to the tsarist government, which the London government could not do. Although there is more than one funder behind the Japanese government, the United States in this time and space is just making up the number.


    The United States after the split is not a problem of 3-1=2. After losing the fertile soil in the south, the Washington government''s binding force on the states became less effective.


    It can be seen from the location of the capital that, as long as the central government is strong, it will not put itself under the guns of the enemy.


    One of the most important reasons for this happening is that the states did not agree on the issue of moving their capitals, and in the end they could only maintain the status quo.


    Although they are in the same country, the interests and needs of each state are also different. When formulating laws, everyone starts from their own interests and rarely considers the overall situation.


    Each has a set of teams that cannot be unified, and economic development will naturally be greatly affected.


    These problems of original time and space have continued into the 21st century and have not been completely resolved, let alone now.


    In the United States these days, there is no way to print US dollars to compensate states whose interests have been damaged in the policy making process. It is difficult for the central government to intervene.


    Therefore, it is the British who can really spend the money. The United States is essentially the British pulled in to make up the number. At most, it will sell a part of the war bonds. Don''t even think about more support.


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 Chapter 1092： Spy sea

    Any open secret is not a secret. It''s nothing more than hoarding ordinary strategic materials and labeling them as aid to Russia. Big guys like warships can''t keep secrets at all.


    Finding a hidden port, secret production is even more a joke. Today is different from the past. The battleships now move tens of thousands of tons, requiring a lot of manpower and material resources to be mobilized.


    Unless Shenluo is playing in a closed state, otherwise, once the normal flow of goods is scaled up, the secret cannot be kept at all.


    Hidden and tucked, those are all children''s ideas. In reality, this is simply impossible.


    The era of free trade accelerated the circulation of commodities and capital, and at the same time created conditions for spies to lurch.


    Since the signing of the Russian-Austrian naval agreement, the major shipyards of Shinra have become the focus of spies.


    It is naturally impossible to enter directly to view. Such a stupid spy was eliminated in the last century.


    Now everyone has learned to attack from the sidelines, for example: by counting the number of workers entering and leaving the shipyard every day, transportation vehicles, and price fluctuations in the raw material market, analyzing and drawing conclusions.


    Needless to say, the accuracy rate is not much higher than that of riddles. The raw materials have been shipped in, but the outside world can''t know what they are used for.


    Shipyards not only build warships, they also build merchant ships. Even if it is to build warships, it is also impossible to determine what specifications of warships to build.


    Because of intelligence errors and wrong judgments, Britain has not experienced it once or twice. Except for a few real mistakes, more often the Royal Navy made deliberate mistakes.


    Thinking back to the previous arms races, the Vienna government has an ambitious shipbuilding plan every time. Although there is no anticlimactic, the shipbuilding time will be extended by so much.


    The same shipbuilding plan, completed in two or three years and completed in more than ten years, are completely different concepts.


    Technology is constantly advancing. The later a warship is built, the better its performance.


    For a certain period of time, the building of warships in a group seemed very prestigious, but in fact they gave up the opportunity to optimize the performance of warships.


    learn from mistakes.


    There have been more fools, and the British government has also learned a lesson. No matter how serious the Royal Navy''s words are, the London government must first investigate clearly before deciding whether to follow up.


    This time is no exception. After receiving the naval treaty signed between Russia and Austria, the British government immediately ordered an investigation.


    ...


    Hamburg, since the completion of the unification of the Holy Roman Empire, this ancient port city has become one of the shipbuilding centers of Shinra.


    Especially after the formation of the North Sea Fleet by Shinra, the importance of Hamburg has been further enhanced, and it has become the production and maintenance site of the North Sea Fleet.


    The strategic position has gone up, and more attention has been paid. As a member of the Naval Intelligence Service, Kabbah was stationed in the Free City of Hamburg to collect information on the construction of the Shinra Navy''s warships.


    There is no doubt that, compared to most of its peers, Kabbah is responsible for collecting information on warship construction, which is definitely a beautiful task.


    Unlike ordinary people, Kabbah did not stare at the shipyard directly, but chose to open a cafe in the steel wholesale market.


    At the beginning, Kabbah was still very serious about recording data, carefully studying and analyzing. As a result, due to misjudgment, the information submitted was distorted, and the superior was appalled.


    After several consecutive failures, Kabbah, who was hit, also became passive. It is too risky to make a judgment in advance, so just wait for the warship to launch before reporting.


    The news did lag a little bit, but the accuracy rate reached 100%. Besides, no matter how slow it is, it is faster than the London newspaper, isn''t it?


    Although he has not been praised, Kabbah has not been criticized. Realizing that in the eyes of superiors, no fault is merit, Kaba''s fighting spirit is completely gone.


    Benefiting from the rapid development of the Shinra economy, Kabbah did not make much progress in intelligence collection, but the coffee shop it operated was booming.


    If it weren''t for the Naval Intelligence Service to issue a subsidy, and report the news once in a while, it is estimated that he would have forgotten that he was an intelligence officer.


    It''s a pity that things always backfire. When Kabbah didn''t want to work hard, orders from his superiors came.


    In theory, if the Russian-Austrian naval treaty is true, in order to facilitate delivery, then most of the warships should be built in the north.


    As an intelligence officer stationed in Hamburg, Kabbah received the order: to find out whether several local shipyards have undertaken the construction of warships, and the specifications of the warships.


    In short, the more detailed information, the better. As for how to obtain intelligence, that is the matter of the intelligence personnel below, and the superiors do not care about it.


    After closing the bible and burning the translated small note, Kabbah only had a bitter face.


    In Hamburg for so many years, he is naturally not in vain. The offline development is natural, but it has never been activated.


    To be precise, these downlines themselves do not know when they became British intelligence agents. The connection with Kabbah is just an ordinary friendship.


    The only difference is that these people are mostly shipyard staff, or people who can enter and leave the shipyard for various reasons.


    Well, just to get some more salary. Those who do intelligence work generally have a one-line contact. London simply doesn''t know how many people are there.


    You can''t do it if you want to verify, because an investigation will result in the disclosure of the identity of the hidden personnel. Those who are a little more flexible will receive a few more salaries.


    Fake is cool, afterwards crematorium.


    Now Kabbah feels a bit rushing to the "crematorium", perhaps because his usual performance is so good that his superiors overestimated his abilities and gave this almost impossible order.


    Did the Hamburg shipyard undertake the task of building warships?


    Kabbah can answer without thinking about it-yes. There are orders for warships every year, and the difference lies in the size of the order.


    Even to find out, the number of warships is not difficult to build, there will always be clues from the surrounding areas.


    The trouble lies in figuring out the specifications and parameters of the warship, this thing can''t be done. It is estimated that the police will come to the door first before finding out the parameters.


    Don''t say it''s outside, even the workers at the shipyard don''t know the specific parameters of the warship. Before the warship was launched, the insiders were single digits, and they knew where to start if they wanted to buy it.


    No matter how difficult the difficulty is, Kabbah must be investigated. This is a dead order.


    The salary that has been given to the Naval Intelligence Service for so many years, now it is time to throw his head and shed blood for Britain, how could he be allowed to shrink back.


    Looking at his sleeping wife and children, Kabbah sighed helplessly. I can''t escape, and no organization will be soft on the traitors.


    Sleepless all night.


    The next day, Kabaqiang cheered up, picked up the abandoned old business, and began to pay attention to the entry and exit of vehicles.


    It is a pity that today is different from the past. With the booming development of the navigation industry, the shipbuilding industry has also risen with the tide.


    The most prominent is the demand for steel. The Hamburg Steel Wholesale Center has thousands of tons of steel entering and leaving every day, most of which flow into the shipyard.


    Nowadays, civil merchant ships are also using a lot of steel. It is no longer appropriate to judge whether to build warships purely from steel consumption.


    Intelligence work is most taboo to be impetuous, but it is professionally trained. Kabbah''s mentality is still very calm.


    ...


    Holding his little son and teasing for a while, Kabbah pretended to be calm and said: "My dear, there is a cocktail party in the evening. I need to socialize, so I don''t need to leave a meal."


    He usually took his wife with him in such social entertainment. But it doesn''t work now. After resuming his old business, Kabak does not want to involve his family.


    Although a little confused, but after looking at the child, the wife didn''t say anything, but just told: "Come back early and don''t drink too much."


    "understood."


    Kaba replied.


    The feelings of middle-aged couples are often so unpretentious. A few simple conversations are actually full of endless concern.


    Driving his car slowly out, Kabbah''s heart became uneasy. Although Hamburg is a free city, it does not mean that Shinra''s anti-espionage capabilities are weak.


    Everyone knows that now is a critical moment for Shinra and Britain to compete. If you win, everyone will enjoy the bonus, if you lose, you will have to live a hard life together.


    In a sense, this is also the time when the Holy Roman Empire is the most united, and all classes of society are waiting to receive British heritage.


    The Free City is no exception. Many people who have missed the great development of Shinra are grappling with their hands, preparing to make a big splash in this last wave.


    In this context, the spy''s life is naturally difficult. Once a clue is revealed, it may be taken for credit at any time.


    You must know that meritorious service in the Holy Roman Empire can be accumulated, and no one will have too much of this stuff.


    No matter how good friends are, they can''t stand the temptation of interest, especially when it involves the national and national interests, let alone.


    As night fell, the reception also kicked off. Kabbah was absent-minded, holding the wine glass motionless, as if in a demon.


    "boom".


    The clash of wine glasses brought Kabbalah back to the real world. A familiar voice rang in my ears.


    "What''s wrong, my friend. Your mental state is very wrong today. Could it be that you are in trouble?"


    After looking at the people, Kabbah calmly replied: "It''s okay, I just didn''t sleep well last night, and I''m not doing well today.


    Nothing better than before, people are getting too old and have no energy to do anything.


    I wanted to stay up for three days and three nights, and I could cheer up, but now I can''t stand it all night.


    By the way, White. What have you been up to lately? I haven''t seen you for a long time. "


    After such an interruption, White was embarrassed to ask the bottom line: "Then you have to take care of your body. We can''t afford to toss in middle age.


    Look at me, no matter how busy I am, I never forget to take a vacation. Recently, the shipyard¡¯s tasks are more urgent than the other, so I don¡¯t want to take time out to relax. "


    The speaker is unintentional, listening intentionally.


    The phrase "the shipyard has heavy tasks" reminds Kabbah a lot. It''s just that he knew that this seemingly carefree friend, once the confidentiality clause was involved, the tone was absolutely tight.


    In order not to arouse people''s suspicion, Kabbah pretended to be a layman and said: "Don''t worry, I know to pay attention to the body. If it weren''t for the child''s noise in the middle of the night, I wouldn''t have insomnia.


    On the contrary, it''s you, the task is heavy, so give more to the apprentices.


    It happens that young people need opportunities to exercise. Give them more opportunities and you can relax.


    Don''t be nervous, and don''t even participate in daily activities. "


    Assign the work to the apprentices, and White wants to do the same. Everyone wants to be the shopkeeper, but the reality is cruel.


    Students who have just graduated from school have no work experience and important tasks, so White can''t rest assured to hand it over to these fledgling boys.


    Rolling his eyes, White made a helpless expression: "You mean to make coffee, and everyone can do it.


    My job is shipbuilding, building the most advanced ship in the world. Every technology and every plan adopted was finally determined after many verifications and scrutiny.


    Don''t say it''s those guys, even my old engineer, many times can only follow the soy sauce and take care of some simple processes.


    ..."


    Before White could finish speaking, Kabbah interrupted: "Stop talking, it doesn''t make any sense to talk to me about these professional things.


    With these efforts, we might as well study it..."


    I ended the topic ahead of time. That was the news that could be inquired, and now I know it, and White would never say anything deeper.


    Rather than taking the risk of exposure to in-depth discussions, it is better to accept it and continue to play his role as the cafe owner.


    As for the task, an in-depth interpretation of the conversation just now is enough to write a report.


    After making friends for so many years, Kabbah still knows a little bit about White''s position in the shipyard.


    Although he is not one of the best, he is also an absolute core engineer. For most ships, White is independently presided over the construction.


    There is only one situation for him, the core engineer, to build a warship, and it is not an ordinary warship.


    Determine the construction site of a super battleship, this information has been sufficient for a while. As for the specific parameters, it can be deduced as "not yet determined."


    It''s not a joke. At the beginning of the construction of many warships, only the designers and the senior officials of the Navy know about the parameters and performance.


    Experience is undoubtedly unreliable. Shipbuilding technology is advancing, and for the same size of warship, the displacement is often very different.


    When it comes to tonnage utilization, even if it only increases by a few percentage points, the parameters of the final warship are very different.


    Kabbah can say responsibly that if he finds professionals for analysis and judgment, the accuracy rate will not be much higher than his calculation with two knives.


    After returning home, after some thoughtful thoughts, Kabbah wrote on the paper that the Crut Shipyard was suspected of receiving an order for a super battleship with a displacement of approximately "25,000 to 28,000 tons."


    After a pause, Kabbah crossed out the displacement judgment, leaving only one suspected super battleship.


    Information, certainly can''t be submitted all at once. Only the long flow of water can let superiors know their suffering.


    Not asking for a lot of bonuses, Kabbah just looked forward to taking fewer tasks and reducing the risk of his exposure so that he could retreat safely.


    As for the "intelligence elites" who are often praised internally, it seems that they are indeed boundless and promising, but Kabbah knows that these intelligence stars will change people every once in a while.


    Although no explanation was given above, Kabbah also knew what was going on. It was nothing more than working too hard at work and was exposed in the process of collecting intelligence.


    As an organization that is not seen, once the intelligence personnel reveal their identity, it not only means that the mission has failed, but also means that their lives have ended.


    If it is a small or weak country, it may be fished out by virtue of Britain''s reputation.


    If it falls into the hands of a big country, unless it is a boss with a conscience, perhaps it is possible to return to China during the exchange of intelligence personnel, otherwise it is a question of when to step into the gate of hell.


    In his intelligence career for many years, Kabbah has seen too much cruelty in the world and does not want to give his fate to others.


    ...


    There are Xianyu intelligence personnel, as well as struggling intelligence personnel. Following an order from the London government, several major intelligence organizations in Britain became active.


    The specific manifestation is that in the recent period, the number of spies arrested by the Shinra police has repeatedly hit new highs.


    Facts once again proved the truth of "doing more wrong and not doing good".


    Don''t say that in the early 20th century, even in the 21st century, it is very easy for spies to lurk.


    It can be said that there is no way to identify who is a spy as long as you don''t do things. There is often only one reason for exposure, and that is "moved."


    There is a reward for what you pay. Although the intelligence personnel have exposed a lot, it is worth it compared with the information sent back.


    Downing Street, in the Prime Minister''s residence.


    Looking at the intelligence gathered from various places in his hand, Prime Minister Campbell''s face became more and more ugly.


    The most worrying situation still happened. Shinra did indeed start building crazy ships, but the number of ships built was not the 8 super battleships on the surface, but 13 ships.


    There is no way to verify the authenticity of this number for a while. But whether it is 8 or 13, once so many super battleships are put into service, they will break Britain''s sea power advantage.


    Shinra is different from Britain. As a land-powered country, the Vienna government dares to play stud at sea as long as it has five points of confidence.


    The gambling won the world hegemony, the gambling lost the big deal, and I will stay in the Mediterranean for five years and then come to the second decisive battle.


    This is absolutely impossible for Britain, not to mention the defeat of the Royal Navy, even if it only hurts both sides, Britain will fall from heaven to hell.


    After confirming that Shinra started to explode warships, there was only one option left to the British government-follow up.


    Not only to keep up, but also to build more warships out to protect the dominance of the Royal Navy.


    As for the Russian-Austrian naval agreement, Campbell is just farting. Even if the agreement is true, the Vienna government will fulfill the agreement.


    But once a hegemonic war breaks out, the Shenluo Navy can also be requisitioned first, and then handed over to the Russians after the fight is over. Could the tsarist government still say "no"?


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 Chapter 1093： Specific speed

    Now Secretary of the Navy Swinding: "It is impossible for the Russians to purchase such a large fleet. The Russian-Austrian naval agreement is only to cover people''s eyes. The real goal of the Austrians is us.


    The empire must take countermeasures and use absolute strength to dispel the enemy''s unrealistic illusions. "


    This is an open secret, anyone with a discerning eye can see it. To deal with the Japanese navy, two super battleships are sufficient.


    The size of the Shinra Navy itself is not small, and if 13 super battleships are added, then the advantage of the Royal Navy will no longer exist.


    Although the strength on paper does not represent the ultimate combat effectiveness, the Royal Navy cannot afford to gamble. No one can guarantee that after the balance is broken, Shinra will not take the lead.


    Although the Vienna government has been advertised as "loving peace," Franz the Great also promised to the outside world that he would not take the initiative to provoke war.


    But in the face of interests, these guarantees cannot stand the test. If you haven''t violated your promise, it can only prove that the temptation of interest is not big enough.


    If you really want to start a war, are you afraid that you can''t find a reason?


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "It is necessary to take countermeasures, but how can we be sure that the enemy is actually building ships?


    In the past years, because the enemy deliberately released false news, our shipbuilding pace was often interrupted.


    A large number of warships appear together at the same time, which seems to reduce the cost of shipbuilding, but in fact it is in exchange for sacrificing warship performance optimization and increasing maintenance costs.


    It doesn''t matter once or twice, the overall performance of the Imperial Navy''s warships is increased by the number of times, and the enemy has used such despicable means to pull it down.


    If the situation of passive challenge cannot be changed, then the enemy will always be led by the nose, and one day we will have to pay for it. "


    There was no way, when he ran into Franz''s intelligence-focused opponent, Shenluo had always regarded the shipyard very seriously.


    Based on the information collected, it is almost impossible to understand the kernel.


    Even if it has been infiltrated, it is useless. There are more than a dozen shipyards where Shinra can build large warships, unless there are people in key positions in these factories at the same time.


    Although Britain is full of talents, it does not have the luxury of sending dozens of senior engineers to be undercover agents.


    Ordinary intelligence personnel, even if they become the management team, still cannot get specific parameters.


    Most of the time, intelligence is collected by rubbing the edges and then analyzed. It is a pity that these can be faked. Before the ship is launched, no one knows whether it is a merchant ship or a warship.


    Similar frauds have occurred many times in the past years. Because the intelligence is not accurate enough, the London government often makes miscalculations.


    Of course, the inaccuracy of intelligence is mutual. The British government couldn''t figure out the shipbuilding situation of Shinra, and the Vienna government also couldn''t figure out the parameters of British warships.


    The main reason that led to the passiveness of the British government was mainly because they were defensive, and many things were laid out clearly.


    As a challenger, it doesn''t matter if the Shinra Navy has more or fewer warships. Anyway, it is not an opponent of the Royal Navy.


    The British will not do it. They must ensure that the Royal Navy has a 100% advantage. Any time a disadvantage may allow the enemy to take advantage of it.


    In this context, many times, knowing that it might be fooled, the British government can only bite the bullet.


    It''s just that you can be fooled, and if you get hit continuously, it won''t be justified.


    I know, I understand that the government is compelled. But there are always a few people of insight in this world, and the most are still unknown.


    It''s fine if there are criticisms from the people, the trouble is with the parliament. Many congressmen believed that these mistakes were false information fabricated by the Royal Navy in order to defraud the shipbuilding funds.


    These pressures are not only the military''s need to bear, but the Ministry of Finance bears the brunt, and it is often sprayed "wasting taxpayers'' money."


    Minister of the Interior Azevedo explained: "This is no way. The Austrians have blocked the news very deadly, and our people can''t get close at all.


    Even if the shipbuilders were bought over, they could not hold up the enemy''s technical standards for building warships. You must know that before the hull is formed, there are opportunities to change uses.


    Unless we delay each time for a few months before making a decision, it is inevitable to make mistakes in judgment. "


    Don''t say that the purpose of the hull is changed before it is formed. Even if the main structure is made, it can also be modified.


    The high cost of warships is not only the high construction cost, the most important thing is the high maintenance cost. In contrast, merchant ships are different and can create value by themselves.


    In this context, Shenluo spent money on strategic deception. After Britain followed up, the price to be paid was tens of times.


    So far, the British government only cares about super battleships. Other small warships simply ignore them and go directly at their own pace.


    Naturally, the British government is very angry with this unfavorable situation. Had it not been for the main force of the Shenluo navy, most of them hiding in the Mediterranean as the landlord, they would have gone up.


    It''s a pity that the reality is cruel, and the Shenluo Navy seems to be iron-hearted.


    You want to provoke, but although the main navy force does not move, the army is more active than anyone else.


    Britain has the weakness of Shinra, and Shinra also holds the vitals of Britain. If it really breaks up, the end result will probably be both sides.


    The politicians are all realistic, and their little life is going well, no one wants to take risks with all his wealth.


    Prime Minister Campbell sighed: "After a few months of delay, it is impossible to wait until things are confirmed before making a decision.


    The Holy Roman Empire is no ordinary enemy. Their industrial strength is very strong. If they find a loophole and start construction of a dozen super battleships at once, with a time gap, we will regret it.


    Be prepared first, and then let the intelligence personnel confirm as much as possible. If no problems are found, then finalize our shipbuilding plan as soon as possible.


    The situation is not that bad, and besides not being sure whether the Austrians are playing tricks, there is also good news.


    The Russo-Japanese War has broken out, and India¡¯s threat is temporarily lifted. It is such a good opportunity to weaken the Russians. I don''t believe that the Vienna government will not be tempted.


    Regardless of Franz the Great''s vowed promise, he must do his best to support his allies, that is to say.


    Looking at the several foreign wars of the Russians in recent decades, when did they miss them, and when did they do their best to support them?


    Shinra has very little interest in the Far East. The enthusiasm shown by the Vienna government has long surpassed the boundaries of allies. There must be a problem with it.


    The Russians are not fools, they will come back sooner or later. If Shinra¡¯s lack of support has caused them to suffer heavy losses in the war, Russia and Austria will part ways.


    If we take the opportunity to manipulate it again, it is very likely that they will turn against each other. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be prepared to win over the Russians. We now need strong allies. "


    I don''t know, I am surprised. Although Britain¡¯s shipbuilding industry is developed, the number of large shipyards is still very limited, and there are even fewer capable of building large warships.


    If they really have a full burst of production capacity, their chances of winning are not high. After all, the industrial strength gap between the two sides is huge, and no one knows where the limits of Shinra are.


    Unknowingly, Britain has plunged itself into an extremely embarrassing situation.


    Aware of the crisis, life still has to go. Whether hegemony will fall, it will ultimately be clear on the battlefield.


    "A flower does not have a hundred days to be red, and a person does not have a thousand days to be good."


    The situation is getting more and more serious. What the British government can do now is to continue the glory of Britain as much as possible and not let the glory fall in its own hands.


    Of course, the situation is not good, but the national power of the British Empire is still strong, and it is far from when the oil is running out.


    The most critical reason for being strategically passive is the lack of strong thugs on the European continent, and it is difficult to gather the anti-Shinra trend.


    The French can''t count on it. The Russians have become Britain''s only hope. It''s just that "hope" is also not very reliable, even if an alliance is formed, the possibility of backlash is very high.


    Now that the short man chooses the general, he can only choose the short one. No matter how unreliable the Russians are, they are more useful than the clutter of the European continent.


    With Britain and Russia taking the lead, the anti-"Shenra" alliance will almost have the basis for its birth. In addition to the United States, Japan, Chile, Colombia and other countries, the lineup is almost enough.


    Even if it is undead, it will be able to extend Britain''s hegemony for many years. At least in their generation, hegemony can be maintained.


    Foreign Secretary Adam Wenjiade: "Don''t worry, Prime Minister. We have done everything that should be done. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has long released goodwill to the Russians through a third party, but it is a pity that the Tsarist government did not buy it.


    Now they still have illusions about Shenluo, especially after getting the loan from the Vienna government, the Russians don''t treat us as the same thing.


    Wanting to change the political stance of the tsarist government is not a matter of overnight. I hope this war will wake them up. "


    Complaining and complaining, it can be seen from the smile on his face that Wen Jiade is not angry.


    Britain and Russia were originally enemies, but now Britain is supporting their enemy, the Japanese. The tsarist government knows how to choose if it doesn''t have any water in its head.


    Knowing that there is nothing to do, it is naturally not that Wen Jiade is full and wants to ask for trouble.


    From the very beginning, the British government did not expect to release the so-called "goodwill" to ease relations with the Russians.


    Now through a third-party transfer, the main purpose is to inform the Russians so that the Tsarist government understands that in addition to the Holy Roman Empire, they have a choice, not to go to the dark with Shinra.


    "Turning an enemy into a friend" has never been a simple matter. This is true between people, and the same is true between countries. It is necessary to have the right time, place and people.


    Now the British Foreign Office has only planted a seed in the hearts of the top Russian leaders. As for whether it can take root and sprout, it has to wait for the future development.


    ...


    The British are acting, and the Vienna government is not idle. Although it did not pull people around to form alliances, it is also strengthening and consolidating relations with existing allies.


    Under the pretext of imposing sanctions on Britain for arbitrarily sabotaging free trade, under the call of the Vienna government, on April 26, 1904, the third world economic summit was held in Vienna.


    The scene is dense, but it is a pity that the word "world" has become a misnomer. Except for the European countries that have sent important figures to participate, most other countries have dealt with it.


    The three words "wall-to-grass" are used by various countries, and the romance is vivid and vivid.


    There is no one to be angry, this is expected. In this world of the weak and the strong, small countries have always been precarious. It can be said that every time standing in a team is a decision of fate.


    If it is not used as wall grass, then the grave will grow grass. In order to survive, everyone can only rely on the strong.


    To be able to send someone to the meeting is to save face. Those who send important people to participate can basically default to "stand in line".


    In a sense, this Vienna Economic Summit is another verification of geopolitics.


    The European countries support Shenluo. On the one hand, they are optimistic that Shenluo can win, but there is still no choice.


    If you don''t participate in the meeting, what if you are regarded as a British comrade and are sanctioned together?


    This is considered lucky, I am afraid that before the war for hegemony breaks out, the Vienna government cleared the field in advance and cleaned them up first.


    As for offending the British, there is no other way. Everyone can only find ways to remedy them.


    If Franz is not wrong, a secret representative rushed to London as the delegation set off.


    Know that you know, when you should be confused, be confused. It is natural to weigh the pros and cons, and everyone is playing this way just to survive.


    For these allies, Franz has never had much expectation, as long as these guys can follow the wave of the flag in normal times, and it is enough not to make trouble at the critical moment.


    Fighting for hegemony, you still have to do it yourself. Relying on allies, even if you win, the foundation will not be firm.


    When a friend comes, it must be received. Fortunately, Franz has enough privileges as the old birthday star of the European monarchy.


    To be able to show up at the welcome banquet is to give everyone a lot of face. Don''t even think about more.


    In contrast, Frederick was tragic. As the imperial prince, wherever he goes, he is the center, and a group of people surround him every day.


    In the face of these uninvited guests, Frederick could not dismiss it at will, and could only go out to socialize with his scalp.


    Looking at his haggard son, Franz didn''t know what to say. Looks like back then, I also...


    Well, this comparison is not suitable. The situation is completely different, Franz succeeded as an adult.


    The emperor and the crown prince are not the same, because of their different identities, their ways and methods of dealing with things are different.


    "If you can push the entertainment later, don''t attend all banquets, there is no need.


    If you can''t save face, just let your cousins ??deal with it, don''t carry everything on your own. "


    Frankly speaking, Frederick is so busy, Franz is also responsible. If it hadn''t been for him to send his other sons overseas, Frederick would not have been exhausted.


    "Cousin", although he is also a direct member of the Habsburg dynasty, he is still a bit worse in terms of status and can represent different meanings.


    Don''t say anything else, you know from the title. Even if the emperor''s son is not a prince, a grand duke title is still indispensable, but the grand duke''s son is not necessarily a grand duke.


    Especially after completing the reform of the noble system, some nephews who have not yet completed the gilding may have only one "lord" on their heads.


    Of course, the aristocratic world does not only look at titles, but also pays more attention to the surnames behind them.


    Let these little guys enter the battle, although it is suspicion of negligence, but Franz believes that all friends who can come over will definitely not mind such a small flaw.


    With a taste of blame, Frederick explained: "I know my father, I will pay attention. It is mainly because a few old friends who have not seen me for many years have come, and I only have a little more time for socializing."


    Hearing the word "friend", Franz felt bad. Having been in this world for so many years, I have everything but no friends.


    There is no way, the world of the monarch is lonely. In his youth, Franz showed exceptional maturity and couldn''t play with his peers.


    He has become the emperor when everyone is still reading and laughing. The gap in identity has increased the distance.


    Not to mention the older generation, all of them are old foxes, and they must guard against being calculated together, let alone "friends".


    If there is gain, there will be loss. There is nothing perfect in this world. Had it not been for Frederick''s mention, Franz would have almost forgotten the word "friend".


    After regaining his senses, Franz waved his hand and said: "Okay, it''s good if you know it in your heart.


    This economic summit will also be a cutscene. It is best to reach a few economic agreements.


    The next focus of work is "shipbuilding." Although we released the fake news, it is estimated that it will not be fooled for a few days.


    The next step is to compare the speed with the British, whoever has the first warship to serve, then in the next battle for hegemony, who can have the first hand advantage.


    At the shipyard, you spend more time staring. Without affecting the quality, speed up the progress as much as possible. "


    To fight for maritime supremacy, it is natural to "lay dumplings". The several major shipyards of the Holy Roman Empire have already begun operations.


    Such a big movement naturally cannot keep the secret, and Franz did not expect to keep it secret.


    The release of smoke bombs to disrupt the judgment of the British is mainly to provide material for the quarrel of the British Parliament.


    True or false, false and true, the number of shipbuildings in multiple versions, no matter which one the British believe in, it will take a few days to discuss.


    Make a decision immediately, it does not meet the basic national conditions of Britain. Even if the government can reach an agreement, the parliament will have to quarrel.


    For the Holy Roman Empire who wants to grab time, every day now is very important. For every extra day, the Navy¡¯s odds of winning are even greater.


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 Chapter 1094： Diligent and thrifty

    The warship "dumpling" game has never been fun. It is not only necessary to test a country''s industry, but also a country''s pockets.


    Looking at the military budget, the Shinra Navy¡¯s military budget in 1904 directly increased by 100 million due to the impact of the shipbuilding competition.


    Obviously, so much money cannot be used to build ships. It would not take that much to build just a dozen capital ships, and more would be spent on matching and army expansion.


    Since the end of the European War, the Shenluo Navy began a road of rapid development. In order to compete for military spending, the Navy and the Air Force have also joined forces with the Air Force in the past few years to force the Army.


    Although it was unsuccessful, the share of the navy''s military expenditure has increased. With the advent of the "Super Battleship Era", the Shinra Navy has also entered a golden age.


    Since 1900, several naval academies in Shinra have expanded their enrollment. From the initial annual enrollment of more than 2,000 people, it has gradually expanded to the current annual enrollment of more than 3,000 people.


    It is naturally incomparable with the army¡¯s generous recruitment of tens of thousands of people each year, but the Navy¡¯s demand for officers is far less than the Army¡¯s.


    The reason is very simple. The main strategic goal of the Shinra Navy is to defeat the British, not to maintain world hegemony.


    To achieve this goal, the most cost-effective is to build a battleship. Others, such as battlecruisers, seem to be very useful, but they are not economical to use in decisive battles.


    Black technology is not absent, but it is not safe enough. For example: aircraft carrier, or for example: submarine.


    The combat effectiveness is very strong, but requires a specific battlefield. No one can guarantee that the ability to lead the British to a specific battlefield to fight, naturally cannot pin their hopes on the British to be stupid.


    If the battlefield is in the Atlantic Ocean, wind and waves are enough to stop the aircraft carrier, and it is not impossible to barely fight, but the final outcome must be tragedy.


    Not to mention the submarines, they should not be too far away from the battlefield, otherwise the war would be over without waiting for them to get there.


    Difficulty in participating in the decisive battle does not mean that these possessions are useless.


    You must know that Shinra is also a colonial power. Although overseas colonies are not the core and can be abandoned at any time, it is definitely better to keep them.


    The aircraft carrier is difficult to pk in the Atlantic and the British, it does not mean that it cannot be used in the Pacific. Sending to the Pacific, bullying the Japanese navy or the U.S. Navy are all good choices.


    Not to mention submarines. Relying on the colonies of Shenluo spread over five continents, they can launch attacks all over the world.


    Of course, it is better not to use this method of lifting the table. After all, Shenluo is also a major maritime trade country, and it is equally easy to be targeted by others.


    The main thing depends on the naval decisive battle. If the naval battle is won, then the hegemony will be accepted in a regular manner; if the naval battle is lost, there is no way, but the bad rules can be broken.


    In fact, Franz has set off so many smoke bombs, the real cover is these secretly constructed submarines and aircraft carriers.


    Unlike capital ships, aircraft carriers can be disguised as merchant ships. Although it looks a little different, as long as it does not install weapons, it is still feasible to hide from amateur-level intelligence personnel.


    Not to mention the submarine, this thing is not big. It is completely possible to walk underwater without leaving the shipyard, avoiding the sight of intelligence personnel.


    Let alone after serving, as soon as the colony is scattered, who knows how many submarines Shinra has equipped?


    There is no way, who made the Royal Navy''s reputation too prestigious?


    Don''t say it was someone else, even Franz himself had no confidence.


    It is estimated that, except for the self-hypnotizing guys from the Navy Department, few in the world think they can win.


    But politics, the essence is acting. Despite the lack of confidence, Franz was confident.


    The times are advancing, and in the 20th century, the struggle for hegemony has evolved from a competition of pure military strength to a competition of comprehensive national power.


    If you can''t get a head-on decisive battle, then fight for national power. Failure is not terrible, as long as you have the determination to "fail repeatedly" and come several times, you can always pull the British down.


    In fact, one very important reason why the Vienna government dared to challenge the British is that it has established itself in an invincible position.


    As a land-powered country, regardless of the number of failures at sea, as long as the mainland is not affected, the foundation cannot be shaken.


    It doesn''t matter if the naval battle is lost. The big deal is to return to the Mediterranean for a year and a half, and then come back to the second decisive battle.


    The second time doesn''t work, you can still have the third, fourth, fifth time. Anyway, you can lose countless times, and you only need to win once to win.


    Just like the Sino-U.S.-Japan Pacific War of World War II in the original time and space, the Japanese navy opened up all the way in the early days, and then lost the war in victory.


    Although the gap between Shinra and Britain is not as great as that between the United States and Japan, the industrial strength is still three to one.


    In addition, Britain is an island country, and its own resources do not need to support industrial needs. Industrial raw materials have to rely heavily on imports, and the advantages are even more obvious.


    Once the second hand is activated, I dare not say that the British sea trade will be completely abolished, but it is not a problem to let their trade volume drop significantly.


    The original space-time German submarine, in the limited space of activity, caused the Allied Powers to suffer unspeakably. Now that the Shenluo submarine can run around the world, its lethality is unreasonably weaker.


    It is easier to destroy than to build. Shipbuilding cannot keep up with the consumption. Once there is a problem with the trade line, the British Isles will have to go hungry.


    There is a problem in the homeland, and it is useless for the Royal Navy to fight. If it is consumed in the war, it may be dragged to death due to poor logistics.


    Although the tactics are a bit trivial, the strategy is definitely upright. She is purely overpowering, without any speculation.


    ...


    While Shinra and Britain were fighting for time, the Japanese and Russians were also fighting for time, and even more intense.


    In any case, Shinra and Britain are only fighting secretly, but Japan and Russia are fighting with real swords and guns.


    In order to speed up the construction of the Siberian Railway, the Tsarist government adopted a three-shift, 24-hour work system for the first time.


    Don¡¯t think it¡¯s easy, you know, the construction site is Siberia. In this inaccessible ghost place, any kind of climate exists.


    Even if it has entered April, there are still many places where the low temperature at night is more than ten degrees below zero, which is not suitable for construction at all.


    If it is not suitable for construction, you must do it. In the Russian Empire, there is no saying that construction cannot be done in winter. If construction cannot be done in winter, the Siberian Railway will not need to be repaired.


    The reputation of "frozen soil" was not blown out. In many areas of Siberia, snow does not melt all year round.


    Although the Siberian Railway was planned to avoid these harsh climate areas as much as possible, many places still cannot be avoided.


    Human wisdom is powerful, engineers still think of ways to overcome the harsh climate; human wisdom is also limited, and the safety of labor cannot be guaranteed.


    Affected by the bad weather at night and with the implementation of the 24-hour rotation system, the death rate of labor has risen instead of falling.


    Especially at night, there is a high incidence of death. Mo said it was a front-line worker, even many Russian soldiers who were in charge of supervision were frozen out of trouble.


    No matter how great the difficulty is, it cannot shake the tsarist government''s determination in a hurry. The laborers suffered heavy casualties, and the Russian soldiers on the front line suffered heavy casualties.


    The railway will be opened to traffic a day earlier, the main force will be able to pass by, and victory will come a day earlier.


    In the face of the overall strategy, everyone can give up, let alone a bunch of worthless French laborers?


    The Czarist government is anxious, and the Japanese government is even more anxious. Unlike the Tsarist government, which is not afraid of boiling water, the Japanese government is the representative of diligence and thrift.


    There is no way, the money of the sponsor''s father is also to be repaid, and it is still usury. It is better to borrow less or less.


    Looking at the equipment of the Japanese army, you can see that compared with the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, there was no essential change. Many troops still used the spoils captured that year. It can be said that the "diligence and frugality" were carried forward to the extreme.


    Fortunately, the equipment of the Russian army on the opposite side is not that good, it''s just better than them. Although the firepower is stronger, but limited by the lack of logistics, the ammunition can only be used a little.


    In the Far East, there is also a saying within the Russian Empire called the "exile zone". Not only exiled criminals, but also exiled unlucky people who failed in political struggles.


    If officials are the losers of the political struggle, then the army here is the marginalized among the Russian army.


    Neither weapons nor daily training can be compared with the main force, and the combat effectiveness is naturally the bottom of the Russian army.


    In the face of such an enemy, the Japanese army, which has superior strength, has not been able to show the momentum of sweeping the fallen leaves in autumn, so the Japanese government is naturally impatient.


    Even the Emperor Meiji, who was well-contained, couldn''t help but swear, and after several imperial meetings, he caught the high-level army violently.


    It''s not enough if you don''t get angry, the army''s record really can''t be shot. After besieging the Brigade Fortress for several months, in addition to leaving corpses all over the ground, they still wandered around the periphery.


    According to the military, it was because the Russians used the most advanced trenches + machine guns + steel barbed wire defense line, which was very difficult to break through.


    I found the problem, but does it make sense?


    The answer is: no.


    The influence of the butterfly effect is powerful. As a weather vane in the army, the armies of all countries can''t help but follow the Shinra army.


    Naturally, the Russians who were most affected by Shinra are no exception. With the efforts of generations of overseas students, the tactics of the Shinra Army naturally spread to the Russian army.


    Let the ***shun fortress, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, become more terrifying. As a result, the traditional assault tactics of the Japanese army became the tactics of giving away heads.


    If nothing happens, General Nogi Nozori is afraid that he will be insulated from the **** of war. Although the commander of the 3rd Army of the Japanese Army has just arrived on the front line to take over from the unlucky person who committed suicide by amputating his stomach.


    There is no other reason, mainly because the brave "meat bomb tactics" he admired, facing the well-defense fortress, the threat has been lost.


    In Japan, a country that respects the strong, losers are not eligible to be worshipped. If he can''t complete the combat mission, Nogi Nogi''s fate will be similar to that of his predecessor.


    Not only was the fighting in the ***shun fortress not going well, but the fighting in Dongman and Nanman also did not develop as expected.


    Although the Japanese gained the upper hand and forced the Russians to keep retreating, the Japanese also paid a heavy price.


    It is estimated that it will be difficult to define whether it is a loss or a gain.


    Unlike the original time and space, the Russians have been in constant wars in recent decades. Even the Russian military''s combat effectiveness in the Far East has improved. The most typical thing is the overall quality of officers, which is obviously higher than that.


    The equipment is better, the quality of the officers is improved, the combat experience is richer, and the combat effectiveness naturally increases.


    Stronger is stronger, that is just fantasy. Although the Japanese Army is also following the study, it is still not as thorough as the Russians followed suit.


    Although the morale of the Japanese army is higher, the morale of the Russian army is not low! It is not that Russian officers and soldiers like to fight, but more because of face.


    Losing to the Japanese, how can the arrogant Russian accept it?


    Even if there are more Japanese troops, the innate psychological advantage makes the Russian officers and soldiers feel that they can do it, and they don''t persuade them at all.


    The original space-time Japan''s victory was largely the contribution of the navy. The victory of the naval battle strengthened the determination of the Japanese officers and soldiers to win, and at the same time shook the hearts of the Russians.


    It has only just begun. Despite the losses on many battlefields, the Russian army has not yet reached the point where the military''s heart is shaken.


    There is no other way to lose money. Who will let the Japanese government "do diligence and frugality"?


    In the case of insufficient military expenditure, it is also normal for the army to fail to keep up with the times.


    Especially due to the influence of traditional "Bushido" thinking, many Japanese generals believed that "brave" can make up for the lack of equipment and despised the army that only played with firepower.


    In this context, with limited military expenditures, the first thing everyone thinks about is to protect the size of the army, not to upgrade weapons and equipment.


    Now that I have suffered a loss and realized the importance of firepower, the Army is too embarrassed to say it!


    Regarding all of this, as a prime minister from the army, Katsura was in his eyes and anxious in his heart.


    The high-level army is embarrassed to speak, and it is not just for face. The fear of admitting mistakes will be ridiculed by the Navy, but for one reason, more is the fear of affecting the future voice in the empire.


    There is no way, this is also one of the characteristics of Japan, it is not allowed to make mistakes.


    Since the guards handed over a battle report, Emperor Meiji''s face became gloomy. Knowing that there was bad news coming, Kataro quickly remedied:


    "Your Majesty, calm down. The enemy we are facing this time is the Russians, and the slow progress of the frontline troops is understandable.


    In order to speed up the progress of the troops, I propose to purchase a batch of equipment from the British to increase the strength of the troops.


    For example: tanks and armored vehicles are good, they can play a great role in conquering positions.


    Although it is a bit more expensive, we only need a small amount of purchase, which should not cost much. "


    Russia and Austria are an alliance, and the Russo-Japanese War has already broken out. Naturally, the Vienna government will not sell its arms to the Japanese government.


    In this context, although the British Army equipment has no market competitiveness in terms of performance or price, the Japanese government still has no choice.


    Except for these two countries, the weapons and equipment of other countries are only more trash, not the most trash.


    Up to now, only the armored forces of Shinra have a division-level organization in the world, and the armored forces of other countries are at most regiment level.


    On the one hand, it is expensive, the equipment is expensive, and the later use and maintenance costs are more expensive; on the other hand, because the technology is not up to standard, the core components cannot be produced in-house.


    Needless to say, for a poor country like Japan, it is impossible to equip it on a large scale except for a few to support the facade.


    Otherwise, after the war broke out, even an armored force that broke through the enemy''s defenses would not be able to get together.


    Emperor Meiji nodded: "Then buy it. The speed must be fast. It is best to buy the British''s active-duty equipment directly."


    Emperor Meiji didn¡¯t know whether armored forces could break through the enemy¡¯s line of defense, but it was true based on experience from Europe.


    At least, the anti-French alliance was the armored force that opened the way, tore through the French line of defense, and then drove straight in.


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 Chapter 1095： Tangled Carlos

    Japan is not close to the British Isles. Even if an agreement is reached immediately to ship it back from London, it will be two months away.


    What''s more, the armored unit is a technical unit, and it takes a certain amount of time to be familiar with equipment and basic training. It is highly efficient to be able to enter the battlefield within half a year.


    For the current Russo-Japanese War, it can only be regarded as distant water. If you want to quench your thirst, the Japanese Army still needs to work hard.


    No one can help with this issue. When it comes to specific tactical command capabilities, the frontline officers are clearly better than the civilian officials in the government.


    Professionals can''t figure it out, let alone amateurs. Japan¡¯s wealth is weak and cannot withstand any toss. It has not yet reached the time for willfulness.


    Ito Bowen: "Although the Far East battlefield is a bit troublesome, the overall situation is still within our control.


    According to information provided by the British, the Siberian Railway will not be open to traffic until the second half of next year at the earliest.


    In addition to the later opening of the railway and the integration time, it is estimated that it will be able to play a role in early 1906, and we still have enough time.


    The trouble is the international situation. The struggle between Britain and the Holy Roman Empire is getting more and more fierce. Many things have been brought to the table, and they are too lazy to cover up.


    They might start fighting someday. The empire and Britain are tied too deeply, and now they are at war with the Russians. Once the battle for hegemony breaks out, we have no choice at all.


    Although the Royal Navy occupies an absolute advantage, the British are invincible; but the Holy Roman Empire, which spans Asia, Europe and Africa, holds the land hegemony equally unshakable.


    Both have their own absolute advantages, and no one dares to draw conclusions easily at the end of this battle for hegemony.


    The two tigers will have one injury when they fight, which should be a good thing for other countries in the world.


    However, the empire''s luck was bad, and it happened to be at this time for the war with the Russians. If one is not good, we will be involved in the battle for hegemony.


    Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that Britain and the Holy Roman Empire will have nothing to do with each other and will eventually be forced to choose a truce.


    They are a big family, and it doesn''t matter if they fight a battle. Those of us who are implicated in it will be unlucky.


    Similar cases have not happened in history, just like our Warring States period. "


    Ito''s concern is definitely not aimless. With Japan¡¯s national power, he ran to participate in the struggle for hegemony between Shinra and Britain, and the final result was definitely a tragedy.


    Even if the British win and stand on the side of the winner, waiting for their destiny will never be good.


    There is no other reason, but the strength is not good. The Russians alone make them exhausted, where there is still the ability to go to other places to grab territory.


    If you win, you won¡¯t be able to share the spoils; if you lose, you may lose all your money. Such a battle for hegemony, no one is willing to mix it up!


    The Japanese government does not lack such lessons. Although the "Japanese Warring States Period" was mostly village-level fights, it is feasible to learn from the experience of the ancients.


    Several big names are fighting for hegemony, and the first unlucky ones are all small lords. Follow the boss to fight, not only to be cannon fodder, but also to pick up the leftovers.


    If the casualties are heavy, you can only admit that you are unlucky. If you run into kindness and righteousness, you may have to take care of it to help preserve the family heritage; if you encounter a harsh one, you will be swallowed up directly by the owner.


    Prime Minister Katsutaro: "Ito-kun, there is no need to think too much. Changes in the international situation are beyond our control. Right now the empire can win this war.


    As for the struggle for hegemony between the Holy Roman Empire and Britain, we can only follow the development of the situation and wait for opportunities.


    As long as the empire has a good grasp of its degree, and don¡¯t participate too deeply, even if the Shenluo wins, the Vienna government will not be able to expedition to seek the empire¡¯s bad luck.


    What''s more, judging from the current situation, the possibility of losing both sides is the greatest, and the danger to the empire is not great. "


    Distance is the best moat. For Japan at this stage, being far away from the European continent is the biggest advantage.


    Regardless of how fierce the Anglo-Austrian struggle is, the main battlefield is in Europe. As long as the Japanese government does not drill into it by itself, the possibility of becoming a bystander is very high.


    Even if the British boss is unhappy, there are still Russians who are pushing the tank! Being busy with the Russo-Japanese War and being unable to be distracted from the south is the best reason.


    Containing the Russians and reducing British pressure in India is their greatest contribution to the alliance.


    Of course, the prerequisite for Kataro to come to this conclusion is that Britain and Russia did not get together.


    If the Russians fell to the British, they would have no choice but to end the war and head south.


    After all, British money is not easy to take. Now that I have received the money from others, I will die.


    ...


    The Japanese government, thousands of miles away, felt the pressure. European countries facing the storm, let alone.


    It''s the team season once in decades. At this point, everyone must make a choice.


    "Choices are greater than effort" is also applicable to the country. After this step is taken, it will be difficult to turn back.


    In the next few decades, whether it will be "savory and spicy" or "eating chafing vegetables" depends on the result of this wave of betting.


    Since the end of the European War, Paris, this international metropolis has fallen into a second-tier city, and its international presence has become less and less.


    The old days when the Paris government stomped its feet and the earth would shake three times, no longer existed.


    Now there is only a Bourbon dynasty that survives in the slit, without the arrogance of the former European overlord.


    Not only the government has lost its momentum, but even the people have also lost their confidence, showing no sense of arrogance back then.


    The revolutionary sacred place that was originally active is now like a pool of stagnant water. With the end of the war, the contending thoughts of a hundred schools of thought ended.


    The passionate and passionate campus debates no longer exist, and the passionate and romantic Paris Avenues are gone.


    I don¡¯t know when the people of Paris are not keen on discussing politics and news about international events. It¡¯s not as good as store discounts to attract everyone¡¯s attention.


    What used to be the capital of newspapers has now fallen to the point where there is no sign of newspapers, as if people don''t like to read newspapers anymore.


    The scenes before him cast a shadow over Lloyd George''s mission, deep in his heart.


    Vibrant Paris no longer exists, and now there are just a group of walking corpses just for survival.


    Ask yourself, can this kind of France be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of "anti-Shen Luo"?


    Lloyd-George didn''t know it himself. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s all here, no matter whether it works or not, the work must continue.


    No one thought that the Vienna government''s response to Britain''s withdrawal from the free trade system would be so intense, directly piercing the last layer of paper between the two countries.


    The smell of gunpowder in Europe suddenly became strong, but Britain''s strategic plan has just begun.


    Seeing that the pace of war is approaching, the banner of the anti-"Shenluo" alliance has not been erected yet.


    The main force in the reservation, Teddy Bear, is currently busy fighting with another teammate, Japan. If internal problems are not resolved, how can we talk about anti-Shinra?


    It¡¯s just that time is waiting for people, the arms race has fully broken out, and Shinra and Britain are now in the dumpling contest.


    Even if the war breaks out tomorrow, Lloyd George will not be surprised.


    In order to increase the chances of victory in the war, the British government is doing its utmost to win over allies. It doesn''t matter whether it is the power group or the soy sauce group, as long as it can be pulled over, the more the better.


    In the eyes of the British government: "A bad ship also has three catties", not to mention the French empire that was once arrogant. No matter how declining, it is not comparable to the average small country.


    In a sense, the British government''s judgment is not wrong. France is still a "big country" with a population of over 10 million. Although it has been weakened severely, there is still some background.


    It is a pity that the "foundation" is only the "foundation". Before it is transformed into strength, no matter how deep the foundation is, it can''t support a big country.


    France is now a typical case. Regardless of how rich historical accumulation is, it cannot withstand the constant bloodletting and toss of the anti-French alliance.


    First, the military industry in France was violently destroyed, and then the heavy industry in France was killed by commodity dumping.


    If it''s just industrial damage, that''s fine, the most important thing is the performance of the Russians.


    Originally, the French still welcomed the entry of the Russian army. At the Vienna Conference, the Anti-French Alliance claimed that the tsarist government wanted to let them go, and even had a big fight with other countries because of this.


    It''s a pity that this "ally" looking forward to coming over is properly a wolf in human skin.


    With the help of the Russians, France successfully fell from the edge of the cliff to the endless abyss.


    Regardless of the arrogance, bones, feelings, and hatred, they all shivered under the butcher knife of the Russian army.


    Just look at the performance of the people in Paris and you will know that it is all due to the Russians. Anyone with a backbone is either sent to meet God or is contributing to the construction of the Siberian Railway.


    At first glance, the yin and yang are all over. Young and Zhuang people are almost harmed by the Russians, and the rest are mostly old and weak women and children, and it is difficult for them to do things.


    Lloyd George can see that even if the French are participating in the anti-Shinra war, they can only follow with soy sauce.


    If you want to be the main force, then you have to have soldiers?


    If you simply count the young and strong labor force, it is estimated that Belgium next door is not much different from France.


    Although France still has a population of 178 million, the number of troops that can be brought out is a few hundred thousand at most.


    Don''t say it was against Shinra, I guess if they move, the neighboring Sardinia, Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain will solve them.


    Of course, if there are not enough men, women can still be recruited. In theory, France can still form an army of millions.


    It is a pity that the French did not have this opportunity. The Anti-French Alliance restricted France''s armaments early, and the number of troops was limited to death.


    Even the purchase of every rifle and every bullet must be approved by the coalition headquarters, not to mention expanding the scope of recruitment.


    It is estimated that the French troops will kill them before they complete the domestic mobilization. It''s not that the anti-French alliance has never done it before changing the government.


    Knowing that the home knows, the one who should fudge is still to fudge. If a war breaks out, any force is precious.


    France is weak, but this does not affect them as cannon fodder. Even if it is not helpful on the frontal battlefield, it can consume Shenra''s resources when making trouble, that is good.


    Britain and France have been feuds for hundreds of years. By the way, they cheated the French. Lloyd George didn''t have any pressure.


    With the heart to give it a try, Lloyd George came to the Palace of Versailles.


    After revisiting the old place, what I saw before my eyes has changed dramatically. Not only was the palace changed its owner, but the interior decoration was also much worse than before.


    As a French folk song sang: "The troubled Versailles Palace, the troubled Paris city, the troubled France..."


    From the beginning of its construction, the fate of the Palace of Versailles has been connected with France. In recent hundreds of years, countless major events involving French history have been staged here.


    ...


    Before Lloyd George finished blowing, Carlos interrupted first: "Sir George, there is no point in talking about this.


    Your country has also made great contributions to France''s fall to this point. Without the cooperation of your country, we would not have lost so cleanly in the European War.


    Now talking about the friendship between the two countries, sorry, I really can''t feel the friendship between your country. What I saw with my eyes was only the betrayal of allies.


    At this point, it''s useless to say anything. France can no longer withstand any toss, instead of wasting your efforts here, your country should think about how to deal with the challenges of the Holy Roman Empire! "


    Anglo-French friendship is a false proposition in itself. In the past few hundred years, the time of confrontation between the two countries has been dozens of times the time of the alliance.


    Even so, France suffered a great loss in the few alliances.


    Fengshui took turns, and now it was the British''s turn to continue the challenge. Carlos hadn''t fallen into trouble, and it had already given a lot of face.


    Wanting France to take up arms and start war with the Holy Roman Empire again for the benefit of the British is simply insulting Carlos'' IQ.


    Rejected, Lloyd George was not surprised. Even he was mentally prepared to be kicked out, and now he can still sit here and talk, which is already a very good result.


    Although it was done by the previous government, it is still an indisputable fact that Britain pitted France.


    It is normal to have grievances to be so miserable, and there are problems without grievances.


    It''s just that Lloyd George doesn''t have much to say on this issue.


    In the eyes of the French, it was Britain''s betrayal that led to his defeat; but from the standpoint of Britain, it was not because France was too wasteful to be defeated without waiting for himself to be ready.


    "Your Majesty, France used to be a great country, but now what I see is depression and the people are not living. Don''t you want to change everything?


    As long as the Holy Roman Empire exists and the mountain of anti-French alliance, your country will not even want to cross it.


    Now is the last chance. If your country does not want to sink like this, the best way is to join us.


    As long as the Holy Roman Empire is defeated, your country can immediately regain everything it had before and stand on top of the world again. "


    If you are not tempted, it must be false. It''s just that the blueprint drawn by Lloyd George, no matter how magnificent, can not make up for the weak army of the Anti-Shinra Alliance.


    Joining in now, that was another version of the last European War, and France still has to single out the European countries.


    The only difference is that they were capable of doing this back then, but doing it now is a proper cannon fodder.


    But not participating, the reality is indeed as Lloyd George said, this is France''s last chance.


    Once you miss it, don''t even think about turning over in the next century. Whether it was the victory of Britain or the victory of the Holy Roman Empire, they were all targets of suppression.


    After hesitating for a while, Carlos slowly said: "You needn''t say any more, no matter how great the interests are, the Holy Roman Empire will be destroyed before they can eat.


    With your country¡¯s military strength, even if you add us, there is still no chance of winning on land.


    With the Royal Navy in your country, it is a big deal to carry out a strategic contraction. We are not afraid of revenge from the Holy Roman Empire. We do not have such conditions. "


    Make up your mind and refuse?


    That''s just too much thinking. Anyone who is in Carlos'' position will think of a comeback.


    He did not agree to form an alliance with the British. On the one hand, he was really not sure of winning; on the other hand, he simply did not trust the British.


    If these two problems can be solved. Then joining the Anti-Shinra League is not a big deal.


    Obviously, this is unrealistic. Unless the British can win over all European countries, they will not be able to gather the anti-Shinra trend at all.


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 Chapter 1096： Declining expectations

    Failing to achieve the goal, Lloyd George can only lament: the world is changing too fast, and the French government is not easy to fool.


    Unlike the pro-British Bonapartist dynasty, the restoration of Bourbon has nothing to do with the British government. Even to avoid suspicion, the Carlos government deliberately kept a distance from the British.


    The facts are in front of us, regardless of how much benefit Lloyd George promised, can not hide the super high risk of participating in the anti-Shinra war.


    France''s vitality is now greatly injured, and the wealth accumulated by the colonial empire for hundreds of years has also been exhausted, and there is no capital to fight against Shinra.


    The country can''t stand the toss, and the king can''t stand the toss. Although the Bourbon dynasty was orthodox, it was stepped in by powerful dragons several times in the middle, and its ruling foundation was far less solid than that seen by the outside world.


    Had it not been for the fuss of the previous government and the scourge of the Russians, the people of Paris would be discolored by the "revolution".


    Otherwise, based on the current economic situation of France, it is estimated that the Carlos government would have been ousted long ago.


    I have to admit that social beatings are easier for people to mature. After a series of failures, France''s middle two teenagers were almost extinct.


    Without these main forces of cannon fodder, the Revolutionary Party fell silent. There is no way. Right now happens to be when the people are most disgusted with the revolution, and there is no basis for rebellion at all.


    No one is a fool, and the troops of the Anti-French Alliance are still stationed in France. At this time, the rebellion was not only rebelling against the Carlos government, but also rebelling against the "anti-French alliance."


    Smart people can see that a rebellion now has no meaning other than losing his life.


    As for the idiots who don''t understand the current situation, they have already died stubbornly, even if they escaped by fluke, they won''t be able to become a climate.


    The most important thing is that after Carlos took power, although the domestic economy did not show much expression, the population of France has been greatly reduced.


    As the population decreases, the resources allocated per capita will naturally increase, and everyone''s life will go on.


    It was only after the wars and chaos that they knew the value of peace, and the French people who were frightened by the toss, now want to have a birthday in a few days. Even if life is hard, it is better than being displaced.


    In the context of a determined society, the domestic situation in France has quickly stabilized.


    Lloyd George was very disappointed that he did not fool the French, but now he has no time to be sad. This trip to Europe is not just for a France.


    Except for the Holy Roman Empire, which is 100% sure to be the enemy, all European countries are the targets of the British government.


    Although influenced by geopolitics, it is unrealistic to pull people over, but it''s not bad to play "Being in Cao Ying and Heart in Han".


    Do not ask countries to stand on their side, as long as everyone is neutral in the battle for hegemony, or passively sabotaged, it is a huge victory for Britain.


    To do this, it is not without hope. European countries are now dependent on the Holy Roman Empire, which does not mean that everyone is really willing.


    No one likes to have a "mother-in-law" on his head. If possible, everyone is more willing to go back to the era of how strong they are.


    If the Holy Roman Empire really seized world hegemony, it would be a "dominant family" in the true sense, and all countries could only crawl and shiver under this giant.


    The Vienna government now pays attention to eating habits, which does not mean that after a family dominates, it still pays attention to eating habits. No one wants to bet on the morals of the Vienna government.


    After all, the government needs to change. The Franz era has a special social background. It is necessary to pay attention to eating and keeping basic morals, but this does not mean that the next era also has morals.


    If it weren''t for the sluggishness of the previous play, it would have jumped up through the anti-French war, and the anti-Austrian alliance would have been established long ago.


    From this perspective, France has also contributed a lot to the rise of the Holy Roman Empire.


    If it hadn''t been for their arrogant hatred before, which affected the judgment of all countries, the rise of the Holy Roman Empire would definitely not have been so smooth.


    Perhaps Lloyd-George was born to work hard, his name starts with "Lao", and now he is running around the world as a British envoy.


    Different from the convenient transportation of later generations, even though there are planes these days, politicians are basically afraid to ride.


    The most luxurious trains can''t keep up with the green leather trains of later generations on average. The fastest and most comfortable train is naturally a special train, but it is a pity that Lloyd George does not enjoy this level of treatment.


    The status of the British plenipotentiary foreign envoy can frighten a group of people overseas, but in the European continent, there are too many people who do not want him.


    There are special trains waiting in every country, and if Edward VII visited in person, it would be almost the same.


    Staying in the car for a long time is obviously not a pleasure. Fortunately, most European countries are small countries. If all of them are like Shinra and Russia, Lloyd George will have to be stunned.


    The front is fighting for the cause of the British Empire, and the rear is not idle. For the question of military budget, the British Parliament has held seven meetings.


    Up to now, the total tonnage ratio of the Royal Navy and the Shinra Navy has remained at 10:6.5, and the battleship tonnage ratio is also as high as 4:3, except that there is no advantage over super battleships.


    Now that the Vienna government has increased the Aegis budget by 100 million (equivalent to 50 million pounds), the Royal Navy wants to continue to maintain its current advantages, at least 70 million pounds.


    This number sounds small, but in fact it is very terrible. We must know that the fiscal revenue of the British Isles is less than 100 million pounds a year.


    Even if the colony¡¯s income is calculated, this is still an astronomical figure. Once the military budget is passed, nothing else can be determined. The British government will definitely have a fiscal deficit this year.


    If you add to the original military budget, then the Royal Navy¡¯s military budget this year will directly exceed 100 million pounds, which has caught up with the fiercest time of the original air arms race.


    Of course, it is also the most intense time of the arms race. The only difference is that the previous warm-up is missing, and it is directly transferred to the finals.


    This kind of gameplay of directly competing for the final championship without preliminaries is obviously not suitable for the British, at least the parliament did not react.


    Many people are wondering whether the Royal Navy and the Shinra Navy are singing "double reeds" in order to defraud huge military budgets.


    It''s not that similar things have never happened. Although the British and Austrian navies have never really collaborated, they both tacitly held up the "threat theory" when asking for military expenses.


    Once, twice, three times, four times..., it happened more often, and it is no longer a coincidence in the eyes of those who care.


    The news that the Anglo-German navies jointly defrauded military expenditures was reported in time and space. Now there is a rumor that the British-Austrian navies jointly defrauded military expenditures.


    Under normal circumstances, everyone would not believe it, but there are abnormal situations, right?


    Although the British government is wealthy, this does not mean that their funds are unlimited. If you spend a lot on military expenditures, you will inevitably reduce expenditures in other areas.


    Behind every congressman is the support of interest groups. Some people will benefit from the increase in the navy''s military budget, and others will also suffer.


    Interests are not mindful, and opposing for the sake of opposition is completely normal.


    What''s more, Shinra''s shipbuilding plan has also been covered up, and everyone has every reason to suspect that this is deliberately made by the enemy to deceive them.


    We must know that the increase in the navy''s military budget is never a one-time investment. After the warship is in service, maintenance costs will increase every year.


    Similarly, the British government has been involved more than once. Anyway, the Royal Navy did not dare to enter the Mediterranean, and the Vienna government was not afraid of collapse.


    Just look at the comparison of the total tonnage of warships. For a long time in the past, the ratio of the total tonnage of the two navies has remained at 10:7, but now it has become 10:6.5.


    It seems that the proportion has not changed much, but in fact it is all money toss out. In particular, the Royal Navy has also sealed a large number of legal warships, otherwise the total tonnage gap between the two sides will be even greater.


    It is a good thing that the total tonnage is leading, which means that the hegemony of the Royal Navy is unbreakable. Unfortunately, with the advent of the "super battleship era", all this has changed.


    After seeing the combat effectiveness of the super battleship, the Royal Navy suddenly realized that "warships are outdated."


    Overnight, the revolutionary technology of the navy broke out. In front of the super battleships, the traditional battleships of all kinds became children''s toys.


    With the reshuffle of the Navy, the Royal Navy''s overwhelming superiority over the Shinra Navy gradually ceased to exist.


    Seeing that the Secretary of the Navy was sprayed **** by the lawmakers, Prime Minister Campbell could not sit still. According to the current situation, the quarrel continued, it is estimated that the enemy has hit the door, and they have not made a decision.


    "quiet!"


    "Members, please abide by the order of the meeting and prohibit personal attacks."


    The speaker''s voice sounded, and the venue temporarily restored order. It can be seen that everyone still respects their identities, and after all, they have not evolved into "shrews scolding the street."


    But this is all temporary. Basically every meeting requires several reminders from the Speaker.


    This is the House of Lords. Members of the House of Commons are all aristocrats, and most of them are able to restrain their emotions. The House of Commons is even more lively.


    Quarrels can only be regarded as pediatrics, and all martial arts are performed from time to time.


    There has always been a saying in the British folks: "To become a qualified member of Parliament, you must not only be eloquent, but also have a good body."


    Seeing the scene calmed down, Prime Minister Campbell said: "Everyone, the situation is already very critical.


    The Assembly of the Holy Roman Empire approved the naval budget increase last month, and now all major shipyards in Shinra have started.


    According to the information we have collected, the number of super battleships currently under construction is as large as 13 ships.


    Everyone knows what this means. Ordinary warships have no survivability in front of super battleships.


    If we do not follow up immediately, once the enemy''s warships are put into service, the Royal Navy''s advantage will be wiped out.


    With Shinra''s ambition, he will certainly not let go of this opportunity to challenge us.


    Although I have full confidence in the Royal Navy, even if the performance of warships is lagging, our officers and soldiers can rely on professionalism to defeat the strong.


    However, this requires a very painful price and will give other countries a chance.


    As an island country, we must always guarantee the advantage of sea power, and we must not slow down for a moment. "


    Speaking of the "Shenra Empire Council", Campbell secretly envied him. The same is the parliament, the difference between the two is too great.


    The Shinra Empire Council made a decision that only took a few hours at the fastest, and no more than half a month at the slowest.


    Such an efficiency is absolutely impossible for the British Parliament to achieve.


    If it were not for the failure of the parliament, Campbell would want to follow the example of the Holy Roman Empire in adding efficiency clauses in the "Parliamentary Law", compelling the parliament to make decisions within a certain time limit.


    Just think about it, the number of members of the Shenluo Empire Council and the number of people in the British Council are simply not comparable.


    There are more people and more power, but too many people will forcefully "decrease wisdom." I''m not sure about anything else, but when arguing, the more people there are, the more touching the scene.


    Compared with the Parliament of the Holy Roman Empire, which has only a few dozen people, the British Parliament, which has a thriving population, is obviously more difficult to manage.


    As soon as Campbell''s voice fell, an opposition MP jumped out and questioned:


    "Your Excellency, we all know that the Empire is facing challenges, but this does not mean that taxpayers'' money can be squandered at will.


    It is only one year to increase the military budget by 70 million pounds at a time. Does your excellency think that the British pound is just papyrus? We print as much as we want?


    Now that the enemy has increased its military budget by 5,000 pounds, it is enough to follow up. Is it true that under the same conditions, the Royal Navy is still afraid that they will fail? "


    Times are changing, and everyone''s expectations are also changing. The Royal Navy''s development plan is also constantly lowering standards.


    First, it changed from the initial three-strong strategy to the two-strong standard, and then reduced to 5:3 to the second child, then 10:7, 4:3.


    After gritting his teeth and supporting it up to now, many people''s expectations have fallen again. Quite a bit after the First World War, the British government''s attitude towards Americans.


    At the beginning, he was tough and prepared to use the Royal Navy to suppress the Americans. After a try, he found that his wallet was not enough and was forced to make a concession.


    Although it has not reached that point now, the swelling annual military expenditure of the Royal Navy still makes the British government somewhat overwhelmed.


    If it only persists for a few years, then relying on Britain''s accumulated heritage, it will naturally not be a problem.


    But the Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend, and for a while, it will not go down at all. No one knows when this sudden naval arms race will end.


    With reference to the Hundred Years'' War between Britain and France, many British people have made plans to fight a protracted war, and are ready to use the advantages of the strait to slowly consume it and wait for changes in the European situation.


    If left a hundred years ago, such a plan would naturally be no problem. It''s a pity that the times are different now. If it goes on for a long time, Britain will suffer even more.


    Frowning, Campbell helplessly explained: "You only saw the military budget, but ignored the actual situation.


    Although we have the most advanced shipbuilding industry in the world, the cost of building warships is still 10% to 15% higher than that of the Austrians.


    Warship construction is a complex project. The birth of every warship involves hundreds of industries.


    Regardless of whether we are willing to admit, the empire is indeed behind the Holy Roman Empire in the overall industrial chain.


    Not only the construction of warships, but also the construction of related supporting facilities and the subsequent maintenance of warships cost us slightly higher than the enemy. "


    There is no alternative. The warship industry, which involves many related companies, has to be affected by the industrial system.


    As the world''s largest industrial power, the Holy Roman Empire has obviously taken advantage of this aspect.


    For parts with the same function, the production cost of the Holy Roman Empire is lower than that of other countries, and the more high-tech parts, the more obvious the cost advantage.


    In the era of free trade, there are no restrictions. British shipyards can also purchase spare parts from Shenluo. It is nothing more than more freight, and there is no obvious disadvantage in cost.


    But with the collapse of the free trade system, such good days are gone forever. Imports need to pay high tariffs, and cost performance is lost.


    The local companies that had been forced to the brink of bankruptcy finally turned over, and now they naturally have to replenish their blood.


    The purchase price of spare parts has gone up, and the unit price quoted by the shipyard has naturally gone up.


    For the healthy development of the industry, this bill can only be bought by the British government. If you want to reduce costs, you can only wait for relevant companies to complete technological innovation.


    Of course, although the cost has increased, it is still not as excessive as a direct increase of 40%.


    Campbell''s explanation is more to divert the attention of the congressmen in order to obtain a higher military budget and ensure absolute suppression of the Shinra Navy.


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 Chapter 1097： Real crisis

    With repeated threats and the cabinet government''s full guarantee, the British Parliament finally passed a bill to increase military spending with a small majority.


    The budget of 70 million pounds was cut to 65.81 million. This is considered good, and it is common for the budget to be cut in half in Parliament.


    Perhaps they felt the threat of Shinra, and the members were stimulated by reality. When everyone waved their sickles, they showed mercy.


    In spite of this, the various processes went down, and after the Navy completed the tender to determine the shipyard, the time came to May.


    Before Campbell breathed a sigh of relief, new bad news came. The number of docks of more than 20,000 tons is insufficient to start construction of so many super battleships at once.


    "What? At this time, you told me that there are not enough docks to meet the requirements?"


    Prime Minister Campbell growled.


    It doesn''t work if you don''t get angry. The super battleship can move more than 20,000 tons. Such a big man cannot be placed on the berth at all. The construction must be carried out in the dock.


    But docks are not Chinese cabbage, especially docks of more than 20,000 tons, which are even rarer.


    From the original time and space until the outbreak of World War I, I never heard of anyone starting a dozen or so dreadnought ships at one time. It''s not that everyone didn''t want it, mainly because the hardware conditions were not met.


    Even in World War II, only the Americans were able to start the construction of a dozen large warships at the same time.


    Facing the Prime Minister¡¯s question, Secretary of the Navy Swinding replied sadly: "It is a pity, Prime Minister.


    Although I don''t want to believe that the empire will have insufficient capacity, this is the reality. The birth time of the Dreadnought is too short, and we have no time to build more large docks. "


    Although the shipbuilding industry in Britain has developed rapidly in recent years, merchant ships exceeding 20,000 tons are still rare.


    It''s not that there is no technology, but the market demand is not big. Although in theory, the larger the tonnage of a merchant ship, the lower the unit transportation cost, but that is only theoretical.


    Now that we have just entered the early 20th century, overseas trade is far less developed than later generations. What should we do with a merchant ship of more than 20,000 tons?


    Now there are only a few commodities that need to be transported by shipping: agricultural products, cotton textiles, petroleum, ore, and steel.


    Although it is a bulk commodity, the demand for large merchant ships is actually still not large.


    Taking cotton textiles as an example, who would dare to put tens of thousands of tons of goods into the same market at once?


    Even if there are large merchant ships, they can only fight for orders. This list is not easy to put together, it is impossible to have so many orders, just in time for delivery.


    Moreover, not all orders can be put together. Many commodities still have rigid requirements for transportation conditions.


    For transportation companies, it is more economical to use a 10,000-ton merchant ship rather than often dissatisfied with the use of a 30,000-50,000-ton merchant ship.


    The same is true for steel. Most countries purchase up to 8,000 tons a year, while countries that consume hundreds of thousands of tons or millions of tons can basically produce themselves.


    Even if there is an order, it is usually purchased in batches according to the actual situation. After all, steel is going to rust, and if you buy too much at one time, you may fall into your own hands.


    The ore is not much better. The bulk is the bulk. The problem is that the demand in various countries is small!


    In the era of free trade, for many countries, it is more economical to purchase finished products directly on the market instead of purchasing ore for refining.


    This is also true for Britain. Except for the high demand for steel and the need to build a local factory for refining, all other rare metals are bought directly.


    Different from later generations, even "aluminum" is a rare metal these days, and Britain consumes 8,000 tons at most every year, so you can still do it yourself.


    From the original time and space until 1913, Britain''s aluminum production was only more than 7,000 tons. Large-scale industrial production happened in the middle and late twentieth century.


    Other rare metals, not to mention. Many of them only exist in laboratories, and there is no industrial application at all.


    The market demand is too small to accommodate too many companies. Capital is profit-seeking, and naturally no one will do business that loses money.


    The oil that will be consumed the most in later generations, and now only more than 30 million tons of oil is extracted a year, most of which are produced and sold in Shenra.


    Even if a large oil tanker is needed, this kind of business is internally digested, and the order is impossible to fall into the hands of the British shipyard.


    The same is true for agricultural products. The Shinra family dominates, and transportation is handled by itself. There is no opportunity for British shipyards to intervene.


    The only markets are other people¡¯s dishes. Without sufficient market orders, British shipbuilding companies will naturally not build a pile of large docks.


    If it is not for the purpose of proving its strength to the outside world, it is necessary to have the ability to build large-scale commercial ships. With the ethics of capitalists, it is estimated that the few large docks will not necessarily appear.


    Prime Minister Campbell scolded angrily: "I don''t want to hear any explanation. The problem now is that we need to build warships, but the production capacity cannot meet the demand.


    Isn''t your Admiralty all eating idle food? Why didn''t you report such a big problem in advance?


    Now there is a problem, how do you plan to end, the enemy will not give us so much time to prepare! "


    Regardless of how many reasons there are, the Admiralty cannot shirk the blame for this situation.


    "I don''t know the enemy will be so crazy, so many dumplings are laid at once."


    Such reasons can be used to shirk responsibility, but they cannot solve practical problems.


    Swinding explained very embarrassingly: "We have already taken countermeasures. As early as three months ago, the shipyard had already started working overtime to build a new large dock.


    In view of the current situation, we have revised the design of some warships.


    At the cost of sacrificing part of the performance, the displacement was successfully compressed, so that the 20,000-ton dock can also meet the demand.


    Although there are more large docks in the Holy Roman Empire, there are only six docks over 25,000 tons, and three of them are already in use.


    From this speculation, the enemy has built no more than three dreadnought ships over 25,000 tons, which happens to be the same as ours.


    The rest are the generation of dreadnought ships, even if our displacement is smaller, the combat effectiveness will not be much weaker than them. "


    Notifying the shipyard in advance to build a large dock naturally does not exist. If the Admiralty responded so quickly, the problem would have been thrown out long ago.


    But the foresighted capitalists did start ahead of schedule. To a certain extent, this can be regarded as a political rescue of the Admiralty.


    As long as the capitalists admit that the construction of a large shipyard is related to the Admiralty, it proves that the Admiralty has taken strong response measures in time, and the matter is over.


    I don¡¯t know if there is any profit transportation behind this. Anyway, the shipyards that built large docks in advance have received orders from the Admiralty.


    These are all minor problems. Everyone is a grasshopper on a rope, political allies, and there is no need to get into trouble at this time.


    In the past, everyone didn''t feel that, anyway, the British Empire can produce any technology, it is nothing more than a first step and a second step.


    Now that the true meaning is about to match, everyone suddenly realizes that the matter is big. The Royal Navy has an advantage, but the overall industrial level of the British Empire cannot keep up!


    The production cost is high and there is no price-performance ratio, and the troublesome production capacity can''t keep up.


    All the people present are playing politics and are pushed up, and they don''t know much about the details of industry.


    No one can imagine that the window paper is not pierced. Now I have been pierced through the blind zone of thinking, and many of the problems that are usually ignored have suddenly flooded into everyone''s minds.


    They are all elites of the times, and naturally they would not naively think that Britain¡¯s current problem is the lack of large docks.


    With a little thought, everyone knows that the British industrial system has a big problem.


    The world is so delicate. In order to better plunder the wealth of various countries, Britain has personally created a free trade system.


    Wealth is indeed plundered. In the past years, British capital has made a lot of money, but the sequelae have become so "billion points".


    There is no feeling in the free trade system. This has just become independent, and the British industrial system has a big problem.


    The number of large docks is not enough. If the production capacity of supporting enterprises for warships is sure to meet the demand?


    Don''t forget, these guys were still these guys not long ago, crying and crying to withdraw from the free trade system and implement tariff barriers to protect the market.


    If it''s normal times, slower will be slower. If you can support your own industry, you won''t lose a little time.


    Now it''s different, the two sides are competing for speed. Britain¡¯s shipbuilding plan has fallen behind, and if something goes wrong again, it will be over.


    Prime Minister Campbell, who was shocked in a cold sweat, hurriedly ordered: "Order the major shipyards to purchase relevant spare parts immediately.


    The speed must be fast, and we must stock up enough spare parts before the Vienna government reacts. "


    I was in a hurry to go to the doctor, maybe! But Campbell can''t afford to bet that the current situation is not easy for the British government to make major decision-making mistakes.


    Insufficient domestic production capacity, but also insufficient production capacity of some spare parts. Even if the production capacity is insufficient, there are many alternatives, which do not necessarily need to be purchased from the Holy Roman Empire.


    But the time that belongs to the British government is limited, and there is no time for careful selection. In case a certain part happens to be out of stock and no substitute can be found, it would be a tragedy.


    Who makes the Shinra family the only one with the most complete industrial system these years?


    Britain originally had a complete industrial system, but unfortunately it did not keep up in the second industrial revolution and took a breath at a critical moment.


    This break immediately left the team. Many industries have been shattered by the impact of new technologies. Capitalists have turned around to play finance, and fewer and fewer people are willing to invest in physical industries.


    Of course, the American industrial system is quite complete. It''s just a few times behind technically, and we can only copy products without technical content.


    If you really expect to obtain spare parts from the Americans, it would be more reliable to wait for your own company to explode in production capacity.


    By this time, everyone has already understood why the Vienna government suddenly changed its style and suddenly became aggressive.


    Such a big daybreak was shiningly placed under the enemy''s eyelids. If you don''t take the opportunity to get into trouble, will you have to wait for Britain to get out of the trough before you start?


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 Chapter 1098： Logistics

    The British government is in trouble, and the outside world naturally knows nothing. There is neither satellite monitoring nor convenient network communication these days.


    To be able to roughly judge the industrial production capacity of a country is already very impressive. It is simply impossible to figure out the situation of each sub-industry.


    Even if it is collecting intelligence, it starts from within the British government. The British government has not made statistics beforehand, and it is even more impossible for others to help with statistics.


    When such a big event has happened, it is natural to keep it strictly confidential. Permanent secrecy is unrealistic, and it is still possible to block news in the short term.


    Just as the British were waving banknotes and shopping everywhere, the Russo-Japanese War also entered a white-hot stage.


    Perhaps it had learned the lessons of previous wars, or perhaps it was simply because of the weak Russian navy. This time, the Tsarist government was rarely rational and did not play a laborious expedition.


    Of course, it is said to the outside world that after the warship ordered by Shinra is in service, the Japanese will settle accounts.


    Regardless of whether anyone believes it or not, the Russians do.


    The Russian army changed the image of a reckless man in the past, fully defended in the Far East, relied on fortifications to delay the Japanese offensive pace, and bought time for the opening of the Siberian Railway.


    A decisive battle is impossible. Regardless of how the Japanese provokes, the Russian army simply cannot stand.


    Anyway, there is not much else in the Russian Empire, but a lot of land. "Exchange space for time", the tsarist government did not persuade at all.


    Different from the original time and space, under Franz''s butterfly effect, the tactics used by everyone now have advanced to the level of World War I.


    Machine guns, trenches, and mortars are cheap, simple, and practical tactics that have become popular in the Russian army.


    If it is not that the logistics cannot keep up, it is estimated that successive defeats will not necessarily occur. You know that if you send a fierce bear, it''s not a messy master.


    The Russian army defended all the way, which was a painful attack on the Japanese army. Anyone with a bit of military knowledge knows that offensive casualties are more than defending Gothe.


    Even if the Japanese officers and soldiers were more willing to work hard, that would not change the fact that the casualties were greater. In a short period of six months, the total casualties of Japan and Russia exceeded 300,000.


    Among them, the Japanese killed 98,000 and suffered 112,000 injuries; the Russians suffered 53,000 casualties and 64,000 injuries.


    In a sense, the Russo-Japanese War also opened a new war record. In modern wars, it is rare for the number of people killed and injured to be so close.


    From the point of view of casualties alone, it seems that the Russian army is taking advantage, but in fact it is not.


    Although the Russian army has a defensive advantage, 20,000 Russian soldiers have been captured and 30,000 Russian soldiers have disappeared in the continuous retreat.


    Adding these figures, if you look at it all together, Japan and Russia can only be regarded as losing both, and neither of them has taken advantage.


    ...


    In St. Petersburg, since the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, Nicholas II''s nerves have not been relieved.


    As the first foreign war after Nicholas II succeeded to the throne, the victory of Japan and Russia is not only related to the future strategy of the Russian Empire, but also to the prestige of Nicholas II''s own monarch.


    Unlike his father and grandfather, such a political strongman, Nicholas II had a very ordinary talent in the field of internal affairs.


    Of course, this is not the responsibility of Nicholas II. In his young age, Nicholas, because of his weakness and indecision, Alexander III never considered letting him succeed to the throne.


    Nicholas himself was not ready to succeed to the throne. After all, Alexander III had four sons, so there was a lot of room for choice.


    Persevering, the plan did not change quickly. The two brothers died halfway through, and the other brother was dazzled by love again, and he had a marriage with him.


    Before he could react, Nicholas became the only heir. In order not to let the throne fall, Nikolai could only drive the ducks to the shelves and bite the bullet to inherit the throne.


    Facts have proved that strong bite melon is really not sweet. Despite the support of veterans left by Alexander III, after Nicholas II succeeded to the throne, the efficiency of the tsarist government has declined by more than a factor.


    This situation became more obvious after the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. In many cases, the tsarist government plans one thing, but when it is implemented, it becomes another.


    Because his political skills were not strong enough, Nicholas II was badly compromised just after he succeeded to the throne. Later, he tried hard to clean up, but the declining prestige of the monarch could not be made up.


    In order to change this situation, Nicholas II desperately needed a victory to improve his status in the minds of the people and at the same time strengthen his control of the government.


    Thinking about it, reality always likes to slap her face. The Japanese army, which was in the impression of being vulnerable, showed amazing resilience on the battlefield in the Far East, and did not stop its progress due to too many casualties.


    That''s all, the Japanese were willing to take human lives, and Nicholas II did not dare.


    In any case, there are still more gray animals in the Russian Empire than the Japanese.


    If it is really desperate, with a population advantage three times that of Japan, the Russian Empire has a very good chance of winning.


    It is a pity that war has never been a matter of just seeing more people and fewer people. As the war progressed, the situation gradually developed to the unfavorable side.


    Putting down the telegram in his hand, Nicholas II said indifferently: "Kuropat Kinzhong calls, and the strategic materials of the Far East are in urgent need.


    Calculated according to the current battlefield consumption rate and material replenishment rate, the materials we hoard in the Far East will be exhausted in at most six months.


    At what point is the Siberian Railway, can it be opened to traffic before the supplies are exhausted? "


    Modern warfare is all about logistics. The more advanced the equipment and the stronger the firepower, the higher the dependence on logistics.


    Compared with the original time and space, the Russian army''s equipment is obviously much more advanced, and the corresponding logistics requirements are much higher.


    Hesitated and did not expect in advance that the Japanese dared to fight without a declaration, and the Tsarist government had a serious shortage of strategic materials stockpiled in the Far East.


    This is still in the case of full defense, if you take the initiative to attack, the material consumption will be even greater.


    In the case of domestic efforts to replenish, it can only last for half a year. Obviously, the amount of inventory has reached the dangerous line.


    Now that the war has progressed, the slogan of Prancing Horse Tokyo for three months, naturally no one continues to shout.


    Facts have proved that the Japanese are not soft-footed shrimps, and anyone with a discerning eye knows that it is impossible to end the war within half a year.


    Prime Minister Sergey Witt: "We have tried our best to fight for the construction schedule, but there are still many difficulties if we want to open to traffic within half a year.


    The main problem is the climate. The climate in Siberia is really bad.


    Now this season, it is still possible to barely carry out continuous construction day and night, and once it arrives in winter, many places do not even have the most basic construction conditions. "


    It is not prevarication, the winter in Siberia is really not suitable for railway construction.


    Even if the lives of French workers are not taken seriously, the most basic quality of railways must still be considered.


    It is not extravagant to be able to use for decades like ordinary railways, but at least it must be able to support the end of this war, right?


    Such low requirements are also not easy to meet. Not only the craftsmanship must be accurate, but the material requirements are also high.


    Among other things, rails and sleepers must be frost-resistant. Otherwise, the ultra-low temperature of minus 50 or 60 degrees would not be able to handle ordinary tracks.


    ...... (for full attendance, first sent)


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 Chapter 1099： Which smuggling technology is strong

    Low-temperature resistant and high-standard materials are properly high-tech in this year, and few countries can produce them.


    Regardless of the fact that the Russian Empire often regards itself as an industrial country, the family knows their own affairs. Even if you brag about it, you can''t count on it at the critical moment.


    Just look at the railway that I built a few years ago, and I know that it is repaired more than a dozen times a year, and the repair time is longer than the opening time.


    After a comprehensive inspection, it was found that the rails were rusty, rusty, deformed and deformed, and that the sleepers were rotted. The most excessive thing was that there were sprouted.


    I wanted to be held accountable, but the involvement was too wide and there were too many intercessions, and it was really impossible to investigate. In the end, there was no way, but the government had to pay the bill and unplug the railway and start over.


    Experience and lessons must not be forgotten. In order to ensure the quality of the Siberian Railway, the Tsarist government has made a comprehensive approach early on, and domestically produced low-temperature materials cannot be used.


    Even if the people are calling for support for domestic production, but there is no way, the tsarist government is afraid of domestic production.


    Ordinary railways are nothing more than a loss of money. The quality of the strategic artery of the Siberian Railway still needs to be guaranteed.


    Importing not only means an increase in costs, but also an increase in transportation pressure. It is common to stop work and wait for materials.


    Think about it, even the logistics supplies on the battlefield can often be confused. Then it is not unacceptable to transport railway materials to the wrong place.


    Problems in the management system, or problems in the bureaucratic system of the tsarist government, obviously cannot be solved by an administrative order.


    The technical requirements are high, the management system is chaotic, and the bad weather, if the construction progress of the Siberian Railway can be fast, then it is really a problem.


    The railway cannot be opened to traffic in advance, and the strategic materials on the front line must be met, which is almost an unsolvable problem.


    Nicholas II''s face was gloomy and terrible, and even the atmosphere in the room became tense.


    Seeing that the situation was not right, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already started operations, and the Vienna government has agreed to help.


    We are currently working hard to do the work of the Far Eastern Empire. If we can buy materials from them, the situation will be much better.


    Now that we have achieved certain results, with the efforts of diplomats, we have won the support of many Far Eastern empire officials, who can acquiesce in us to transport supplies. "


    It is normal for the wooing to fail. The constitutional monarchy and conservatives of the Far Eastern Empire are fighting each other hard, and there is no effort to take part in the Russo-Japanese War.


    It is useless to promise more benefits. A government that fears wolves and tigers before and after, neither Japan nor Russia dare to provoke them.


    "Through the way to transport materials" is essentially "smuggling." This thing has been repeatedly banned in peaceful times, not to mention chaotic war years.


    It is not so much a diplomatic effort as it is driven by interests. Just open one eye and close one eye, and there will be a large sum of silver in the account. Why should you refuse?


    Anyway, it''s not just Russian business, Japanese business is still done. As long as they are willing to give money, merchants don''t mind who they sell to.


    Even if the merchants of the Far Eastern Empire did not dare to blend in, there were international arms dealers rushing in. As long as you have enough money, you are not afraid of not being able to buy goods.


    The only problem is that the supply of these guys is not sufficient, and the transportation is often attacked by Japanese hired bandits, which cannot meet the needs of war.


    But Mikhailovich has confidence in international arms dealers. The current shortage of supplies is mainly because everyone did not anticipate the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, and the most powerful wave of arms dealers did not have time to participate.


    If these arms dealers with a background background are involved, no matter how much supplies they can get, this is their real purpose for seeking help from the Vienna government.


    In order to smuggle strategic materials on a large scale, in addition to the cooperation of the Far Eastern Empire, the background of foreign powers is also needed to deter the wolves and tigers.


    Ordinary strategic materials are nothing more. They can be produced in the family workshops of the Far Eastern Empire, and they can always be bought as long as they have money. Troublesome weapons and ammunition.


    Apart from other things, the Japanese navy is not easy to pass. In order to prevent arms from falling into the hands of the Russian army, the Japanese Navy acted as the East Asian police after the outbreak of the war.


    Faced with the infringement of sovereignty, the weak Far Eastern imperial government chose to pretend to be deaf and dumb and let the Japanese Navy inspect foreign merchant ships.


    Of course, the ships under inspection have no background, or the background is not strong enough. The Japanese still dare not act rashly with ships with a strong background in the ocean.


    The tension between Britain and Shinra is true, but the two countries have not really fought after all. Who knows what will erupt, what if you sit down again?


    Although the Japanese government chose to gamble on the national fortune, they are not ironic, and they know who they can¡¯t mess with. In the face of these two giants, it is natural to pretend to be grandson.


    The most important reason for the original smuggling trade in time and space failed to save the Russian Empire is the lack of support from major powers.


    Britain, Germany, America, Austria and Italy all hope that the Russians will fail, and the only ally, the French, only verbally support them. In essence, they still want them to return to Europe to deal with the Germans.


    Smuggling trade without the help of foreign powers will naturally fail to scale. In addition to purchasing food and some daily necessities, weapons and ammunition are still transported from the country.


    Even these small-scale smuggling trades are an important support for the Russian military in the Far East.


    Otherwise, the logistics of the hundreds of thousands of troops would all be transported from the country, not to mention that the Siberian Railway was not opened to traffic, even if it was opened to traffic, it would not be able to support it.


    For no other reason, who made the Siberian Railway a single-track railway? The train has left, but it has to return the same way.


    Hearing this explanation, Nicholas II''s expression slowed down. But the sorrow between the eyebrows still persists.


    In theory, with the help of the Holy Roman Empire and the cooperation of the Far Eastern Empire, the crisis can be overcome by smuggling.


    But this is only in theory, not to mention the strength of Shinra''s support, the cooperation of the Guangyuan Eastern Empire is a big problem.


    In recent years, they have not done much harm to the other side. The hatred was formed before, and now I am counting on others to cooperate fully. Isn''t that a joke?


    There is no need for a big person to take action in person, the local snakes along the way make trouble, and there is enough for them to drink a pot.


    Whether it''s breaking the road with five broken bridges separated by three distances, or robbing the road by bandits and bandits, it is a hidden danger.


    If the normal period is set aside, it goes without saying that someone will be able to directly exert diplomatic pressure on the Far Eastern Empire, but it is not working now.


    At the critical moment when the Russo-Japanese War fell into anxiety, the Far Eastern Empire actually had the power to determine the outcome of the two sides.


    If the excitement is accidentally overdone and people fall to the Japanese, then the Russian Empire can only bow its head and concede defeat and obediently withdraw from the Far East.


    "Push as soon as possible! It is best to let the Vienna government come forward. They have a good relationship with the Far Eastern Empire, and it is easier to coordinate relations."


    It is natural that Nicholas II is not clear about the relationship between Shenluo and the Far Eastern Empire. But one thing he knew was that there was no war between the two sides.


    This is enough. As long as the powers do not invade you, it is a symbol of friendship.


    The speaker is unintentional, the listener is intentional. In the ears of Mikhailovich, this is the distrust of Nicholas II''s ability of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Well, the capabilities of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs really cannot be regarded as "trust". In the past years, far more things have been messed up by them than done.


    In order to change this situation, the Tsarist government also specially sent overseas students to Austria and Britain to learn professional diplomatic skills.


    It cannot be said that there has been no progress, at least in terms of diplomatic etiquette, diplomatic unspoken rules, and common sense of international conventions, no more big jokes have been made.


    As for the more important diplomatic ability, it still needs to wait for these people to grow up, and after the Russian Empire is in a high position, it can be truly seen.


    ...


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 Chapter 1100： Cant bear to look back

    In Vienna Palace, Franz was still very interested in the czarist government''s smuggling proposal.


    The money delivered to the door is not made for nothing. Although most of the money was borrowed from his own hands, every time he earns one more Aegis now, it means that one less Aegis will be lost in the future.


    For the Russians to "fulfill their debts," the tsarist government must have money. Let alone the Russo-Japanese War, the gold swallowing beast, the key is the revolutionary wave brewing in the country.


    Because of the decline in population, the current social contradictions in the Russian Empire should be slightly relaxed in the original time and space.


    However, this relaxation is limited to traditionally ruled areas. For example, in the newly occupied Poland, Bulgaria, Afghanistan, and several khanates in Central Asia, it was a day without peace.


    Originally, what Nicholas II took over was a super mess. For a long time, the Russians ruled the above-mentioned areas by adopting traditional feudal models, relying purely on force to suppress local resistance.


    If it were a hundred years ago, there would be no problem with such a rule. After a long time, everyone will get used to it.


    In this regard, the Tsarist government also has extensive experience, as the vast territory of the Russian Empire came from this way.


    Regrettably, we have now entered the 20th century. Nationalist trends are sweeping the world. Traditional feudal rule models are increasingly unable to keep up with the times.


    If the Russians can win the Russo-Japanese War, then it will be fine. Victory can suppress domestic social contradictions. If you suffer defeat, it is hard to say.


    In particular, there is a behind-the-scenes man behind the scenes who is remotely controlling, constantly bringing the Russian Empire into the pit, for fear that they will not fall.


    Well, I dug the hole with my own hands. Franz knows how deep it is.


    Even if the tsarist government can escape, it will inevitably have to peel off the skin. Other sequelae are temporarily uncertain, anyway, government financial bankruptcy will certainly occur.


    Destined to lose money, then you have to find a way to lose a little less. As for the "smuggling trade" that would offend the Japanese, that is not a problem at all.


    It''s not that he has not offended him. As early as the Philippine War, Shinra had already offended Spain when he pulled Spain sideways. Now it is nothing more than a deeper offense.


    In this regard, Franz had to admire the Meiji government. In the true sense, they have brought the words "being able to stretch out" to the extreme.


    He gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart, but he just held back. On the dark side, he slumped down and made small, even secretly he didn''t take revenge.


    Whatever you pay, you will gain. The Japanese government has been so obedient that Franz the Great, who wanted to find their bad luck, was a little embarrassed to start.


    In fact, the Shenluo Navy also has an actual combat training plan. The main thing is to go directly to the war with Britain. Everyone has no idea. They want to find a weaker enemy and practice their hands first to strengthen their self-confidence.


    Unfortunately, the Holy Roman Empire just lacks such enemies.


    Except for beating the Kingdom of Sardinia and attacking the Ottoman Empire in the past, the navy had made appearances. At other times they were playing soy sauce.


    Originally, the European War was also a good opportunity. It''s a pity that the French navy is a little too strong. After some tentative battles, both sides tacitly chose a land battle.


    Facts have proved that this decision is completely correct. Military training does not mean death. The strength of the Faoist navy was very close, and decisive battles would only make the British.


    Then, there is no more. In recent years, the Holy Roman Empire has fully fulfilled Franz''s "peace-loving" diplomatic declaration.


    Not only did it fail to launch a foreign war, but it also mediated international conflicts many times and made important contributions to the maintenance of world peace.


    The Navy wants to find an opportunity to prove itself, and Franz also supports it. The problem is that apart from the arrogant British Empire, no country is willing to accept the move?


    For example: Japan.


    The European War had just ended. Under Franz''s instruction, the Vienna government immediately intervened strongly in the Philippine campaign, and it also took a clear stand.


    He even clearly told the Japanese government that we have just finished the European war and are now at the weakest time. It is impossible to expedition for Spain.


    It is a pity that the Japanese government has not been fooled, and has read the "quack talk" early. It''s a fact that you can''t work your way on expedition, but it doesn''t mean that Shenluo has no ability to interfere.


    If you don''t give face, you can beat them at the door of the Austrian Nanyang home.


    The wise Meiji government not only gritted its teeth and accepted the terms of the European Union, but even retaliated against Spain afterwards. There was nothing about Shinra.


    The Vienna Peace Conference has just ended, and Franz personally led the formulation of international rules, saying that he can''t beat himself in the face!


    Immediately after the Anglo-Japanese Alliance was formed, if you want to find the bad luck of the Japanese, there is no chance.


    Not only Japan, but also other countries. All of them are slippery, and the Vienna government has not caught the handle enough to start a war.


    Franz has always believed that face is given to each other. Since other countries give face to Shenluo, the Vienna government must also give face to others.


    The only Britain who refused to give face, but the Shenluo Navy couldn''t win others, the actual combat training plan naturally died.


    In the end, the Shenluo Navy could only choose to calm down and work **** its internal strength. It held back until the naval technological revolution broke out and reshuffled before reaching out to the British maritime hegemony.


    Now helping the Russians smuggle, naturally, it is not purely for making money, let alone helping allies.


    If it is purely to help allies, then the Vienna government will not support the Russians while selling arms to the Japanese government.


    Despite the fact that the Vienna government has imposed an arms embargo on Japan, more than 90% of the international army¡¯s arms and ammunition trades this year came from the Holy Roman Empire.


    Except for a few countries that have realized the localization of weapons and equipment in a few, the remaining countries, almost all of their army equipment has been occupied by "Arctic Equipment".


    Even if it hasn''t been occupied yet, it''s halfway through the occupation, and the proportion of Olympic equipment in the Japanese army is getting higher and higher.


    There is no way, who killed France''s only competitor? The countries that originally purchased forensic weapons and equipment were all embarrassed in tears.


    A decree of the Anti-French Alliance directly destroyed all the military industry in France, and related machinery and equipment were demolished and smashed by the coalition forces.


    Not to mention the after-sales service for replacement of parts and repairs. Even the ammunition is used with one round and one round, so there is no way to supplement it.


    Everything at hand has become a fire stick in the true sense, and it is difficult to perform a large-scale outfit without changing it.


    With the renewal of the equipment of the armies of various countries, the "Arctic" weapons and equipment that were the mainstream in the market soon defeated many opponents and became the only mainstream equipment in the world.


    Today, in the army of any country in the world, you can see the shadow of the "Olympics" equipment. Even the British lobster soldiers are no exception.


    The reason why "mainstream equipment" is called mainstream is not only because of the high cost performance and wide application range of weapons and equipment, but more importantly, it is easy to maintain and purchase ammunition.


    In any industry, once the scale integration effect is formed, it is very difficult for latecomers to get ahead.


    Even in a certain country, a more advanced weapon can be created with a brainstorm, but it cannot change the overall situation.


    Weapons and equipment are also matched, and only the most suitable is the best, not the most advanced.


    The two sides sell arms together to make money, which shows that they want to hurt both Japan and Russia in order to make huge profits.


    In the international arena, this is almost an open secret, and the top leaders of all countries basically know everything, including the tsarist government.


    Knowing that when you need to seek support, the Russians are the first to think of their own "good ally."


    There are no pure creatures who play politics. Everyone is a master who is not profitable. If the Vienna government has no calculations, the Russians will not believe it.


    Compared with the invisible tricks, the Russians still prefer this kind of "expensive profit" on the bright side.


    After all, most of the money of the tsarist government was borrowed from Shinra, and the Vienna government could not watch them lose if it wanted to recover its debts.


    Most of the time, there is no problem with this judgment. When the debt reaches a certain level, it becomes "The debtor is the uncle."


    As long as the Vienna government does not want to cause turmoil in the domestic financial market or even a financial crisis because the Russians defaulted on debt, they must be helped.


    It''s a pity that this time is an exception. Whoever makes the Russians meet Franz, a freak from the "monetary credit age", does not treat the loaned money as the same thing.


    Compared with the fiscal policies of central banks in later generations, the Russian debt is really not a big deal.


    As long as the British were defeated, Aegis'' international currency dominance was established. Even if the Russians defaulted on their debts and triggered a financial crisis, they can learn from the old United States and drag people into the water to share the loss.


    ...


    Looking at the price marked on the document, Franz said with satisfaction: "Tell the Russians that as a country that advocates free trade, the Holy Roman Empire opposes all acts that undermine free trade.


    No individual, organization, or national government has the right to intervene in the trade between the empire and the Far Eastern Empire, and the Japanese are naturally no exception.


    By the way, is the transportation channel opened up? Don''t agree to reach an agreement, but in the end you can''t make the transaction on time, then you''ll smash the sign. "


    "Smuggling" does not exist. As the world''s hegemon, the Vienna government has always been the most disciplined.


    Therefore, the "arms trade" does not exist either. Some are just ordinary commercial trade between the Holy Roman Empire and the Far Eastern Empire, which has nothing to do with the ongoing Russo-Japanese War.


    As for ordinary commodities, why they turned into weapons and equipment, or various strategic materials, then I have to ask God.


    If anyone is curious and interested in this issue, they can go to God and ask in person. The Vienna government can even help reimburse travel expenses.


    Compared to the "curiosity" that the outside world may have, Franz is more concerned about transportation. The strategic material consumption of hundreds of thousands of troops is not a small number.


    If it is within the Holy Roman Empire, transporting these materials can be easily done by ship or train.


    If we are in a hurry, we can also alleviate our urgent need by gathering domestic cargo airships.


    But when it came to the Far Eastern Empire, it was completely different. It is obviously unrealistic to deliver the goods directly to the war zone.


    The coastal areas are in the hands of the Japanese army, even if the Russian army still controls a few fortresses, it is unable to break through the Japanese blockade and transport the materials back.


    In order to ensure the safety of materials, detours are necessary. The Far Eastern Empire had only a few roads and railways, and more of it was primitive human and animal power.


    All the way to the destination, the distance may not be as close as from Moscow to the Far East. The only advantage is that the climate is relatively good, unlike Siberia, which takes a year and a half to travel.


    Frederick smiled slightly and said, "Don''t worry, father. The arms dealers are much more active than us. As soon as the Russo-Japanese War broke out, they began to mobilize strategic materials from the Far Eastern Empire.


    The government only mediates in the middle and helps to get through the official links. This is not difficult to achieve.


    Both Japan and Russia were the main forces in the invasion of the Far Eastern Empire. There were so many people who hated the two countries, including high-ranking government officials.


    They dare not do anything on the surface, but secretly cause trouble to Japan and Russia. They are still happy to do it.


    At present, we have connected with the local power faction. In addition to the high freight rates we provide, the locals are still very cooperative.


    The earliest supplies have now entered the prairie, and it is estimated that they will be handed over to the Russians in a few months.


    Although these materials are not many, they can also solve the urgent needs of the Russian army. For the shortfall in the order, we will transfer from the nearest Nanyang region, and we can deliver it within half a year. "


    Interests are moving, and wherever there is war, there are arms dealers. There is no need for the government to specialize in organization. Just because of the huge profits of the arms trade, there will be a steady stream of people joining.


    In the judgment and estimation of war, arms dealers are the most sensitive group of people. Franz even suspected that the Russian embassy case had just happened, and arms dealers began to prepare.


    Of course, early preparations can seize the opportunity and grab the biggest cake; but risks and benefits coexist. If there is no war in judgment, it will be a tragedy.


    In every era, there are arms dealers who have made a lot of money, and there are also arms dealers who have lost money. To select the top ten high-risk industries, arms dealers are definitely on the list.


    Although the agreement was reached between the Vienna government and the Russians, the government is stubborn and it is impossible to stop smuggling in person.


    The specific trading operations are naturally completed by the arms dealers who "back the pot". Anyway, the reputation of the arms dealers is stinking, and I don''t care about adding more.


    After nodding satisfactorily, Franz suddenly added: "I heard that the military discipline of the Russian army is very bad, and the relationship with the local residents is very bad. This is very dangerous.


    Let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come forward to warn the Tsarist government that if they want to win the war and need the cooperation of other people and locals, then they should properly restrain military discipline.


    If this is not possible, this agreement can now be voided. There is no way for us to deliver the materials to them when the locals resist.


    This is what I said, no need to avoid taboos, just convey the original intention directly. "


    Franz is also uncertain about the specific effect. Anyway, the constraint is better than the unconstrained.


    What''s more, he, the emperor, personally came forward to warn, no matter how great the tsarist government is, it is impossible to ignore it.


    I don''t understand why Franz is so cautious, but Frederick still chose to obey. Regent for a long time, now he is no longer the boy who asked why in case of trouble.


    Countless experiences have told him that if he doesn''t understand why, it is very possible that "why" is literal.


    Frederick also experienced it personally. Many times a common decree was interpreted by the following group of people.


    Be blamed, people are citing good things. Not only is it harmless, it also has positive social significance.


    Frederick was still a little uncomfortable at first, but after a long time, he got used to it.


    In his opinion, Franz is now issuing a warning to the Tsarist government, either because the Russian army has done too much and has affected the war; or it is simply oversight and wants to change this situation.


    Both results are possible, but not very reliable. If you really want to help the Russians win the war, the easiest and most effective way is to pull the European Union and jointly impose a material embargo on Japan.


    Just like during the Philippine War, in order to force the Japanese government to withdraw from the Southeast Asia, the Vienna government led European countries to impose a material embargo on Japan.


    Not to mention the latter, but anyone who is rich in compassion cannot become a great emperor.


    You can refer to my uncle for details. It was because of too much sympathy and too strong idealism that he was driven back from Mexico.


    This is still a big family, and the interfering forces have emerged, frightening the local powerful factions. Otherwise, whether we can get out of Mexico alive is still unknown.


    For this unlucky uncle who lost the throne, the entire Habsburg dynasty didn''t have much favor, including Frederick.


    It''s not because of "stepping on the low and holding the high", you are at the top of the food chain and you don''t need to do these meaningless things.


    It was mainly because of "money injury". In order to raise funds for the great cause of restoration in Mexico, Massimiliano I had "assisted" them all these years.


    You know, in his youth, after listening to this uncle''s tragic experience, Frederick was also generous.


    Not only did he donate all the pocket money he had saved for many years, but he also helped raise funds spontaneously.


    That''s all about money. For the honor of the family, Frederick won''t be stingy with that little pocket money.


    Don¡¯t expect anything in return, the key is to see the actual effect after the money is spent!


    For many years of investment, no results have been seen, and there are grievances on anyone. After a long time, everyone''s good impression of Massimiliano I naturally disappeared.


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 Chapter 1101： Controversy

    "No results" is just a common opinion. In fact, in recent years, the restoration of Massimiliano I has been very successful.


    "Birds of a feather flock together."


    What kind of boss you have, you have what kind of younger brother. It can be said that Massimiliano I¡¯s restoration organization brought together more than 90% of Mexico¡¯s idealists.


    The practical ability is poor and can be cultivated slowly. The most important thing is that these people are willing to throw their heads and blood for Mexico.


    After spending so many years in Shenluo, the former middle two boys have now become old men.


    After several decades of exile, careerists and speculators are scattered all over the world, and what remains can be regarded as the "direct line" of Massimiliano I in a true sense.


    It is unrealistic to ask them to return to the country to organize restoration and fight against the warlords; but there is no problem in engaging in propaganda work.


    As early as more than ten years ago, the restoration organization has penetrated into the foreign students and absorbed a large wave of high-educated reserve forces.


    After many failures in organizing restoration operations, Massimiliano I was forced to accept Franz''s proposal and shift the direction of restoration from an armed coup to education.


    Under the banner of "the young are strong, the country will be strong", vigorously help the domestic primary and middle school teaching, and called on the restoration and organization of the younger brothers to return to the country to engage in education.


    With the hard work of two generations, the restoration organization can be regarded as "professionals all over the world", with its own people everywhere.


    Especially in recent years, many wanted restoration leaders have even been able to return to China to give restoration speeches publicly.


    Regrettably, Massimiliano I¡¯s ability was limited, he did not rigorously design the restoration organization structure, and had very limited binding force on members.


    Quite a bit of the sense of sight of the early Republic of China, there are people holding cannon flags everywhere, but few can command.


    Frederick, who emphasized pragmatism, naturally looked down upon the mixed Mexican restoration organization; for this uncle who couldn''t even control his subordinates, there was nothing to say.


    As an emperor, he was actually played by the people below to become a nominal spiritual leader, and he was also the kind of leader who "flick it out, use it as you go".


    Simply put, Massimiliano I who stayed in Vienna was everyone''s spiritual leader and a guiding light for Mexico; once they returned to China, everyone became a vanguard against the monarchy.


    Fortunately, after decades of tossing and spending tens of millions of Aegis funds, what I finally reaped was a title of ¡°neither good nor good¡±.


    With so much money, what''s wrong with it?


    In the eyes of everyone in the Habsburg dynasty, organizing a group of mercenaries to fight back with the money is better than spending so much.


    Including Franz, who made suggestions to start with education, he didn''t expect this situation to evolve in the end.


    It was said that I wanted to clip the private goods, but I didn''t expect it would change the taste. Tens of millions of funds, I am afraid that less than one tenth is actually used.


    It is estimated that in the minds of many people, Massimiliano I was the head of the sky, the kind of lord who could give money just by flicking.


    The banner of Massimiliano I that everyone played was not for money or personal connections.


    Apart from anything else, with the face of Massimiliano I, the purchase of arms can be discounted.


    Affected by this, apart from the Mexican government having no choice but to stand firm, the warlords naturally have no moral integrity.


    In the name of the emperor, it is not only material gains, but more importantly, political gains.


    It can offset the Mexican government''s advantage in "righteousness", and can lay out its chariots and fight against the government.


    From this perspective, as long as the spiritual leader of Massimiliano I does not return to China, everyone will be the emperor''s "loyal minister."


    Theoretically speaking, after the rejuvenation of the royalist party, Massimiliano I, as long as his wrists are strong enough, can rely on the name of the boss to slowly penetrate the country.


    Inside, there are people waving flags and cheering, and outside are the support of the Holy Roman Empire. As long as you find a suitable time, you can organize a mercenary to fight back.


    It is a pity that the opportunity has appeared many times, but it is a pity that Massimiliano I did not grasp it once.


    After tossing for more than ten or twenty years, the supporters of the Habsburg dynasty completely despaired of Massimiliano I.


    Of course, Massimiliano I was not entirely waste. I dare not say anything else, social skills are still leveraged, just look at fundraising ability.


    With the ability to raise tens of millions of Aegis'' funds by alms, Massimiliano I was also the world''s first person, and it is estimated that it would be difficult for latecomers to surpass.


    If you have more friends, you can go easily. If you don''t be fooled to go to Mexico to become the emperor, it is estimated that Massimiliano is now also a star in the political arena of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Now that I think of Massimiliano I, it''s mainly because the second uncle is doing things again. It has nothing to do with fundraising. After so many years of tossing, the sponsors have long been impatient. Don''t expect everyone to continue to give generously.


    As the princes went abroad one after another, it was no secret that the system of enfeoffment was restarted within the Habsburg dynasty.


    Needless to say, the older generation, even if they want to toss, their body can''t stand it.


    The younger generation, who are interested in fiefdoms, have been active early on. I don''t know who gave the idea, but Massimiliano I recently joined in.


    Of course, not seeking a fief for himself. As the emperor of Mexico, Massimiliano couldn''t hold back this face when he went to compete with his nephews for fiefdom.


    Being unable to let go of your face does not mean that your son can''t. As a direct descendant of the Habsburg dynasty, it is not difficult to obtain a fief from the emperor''s territory.


    The main reason for Massimiliano I to lobby himself was to interfere with the Yucatan Peninsula, which was taken by the Austrian Central American governor during the Mexican Revolution.


    Open the map and you will know that this is again preparing for "saving Mexico". If you win this site, you will be able to openly recruit troops and attract the royalists in Mexico to join.


    The Yucatan Peninsula is not a small place. Although the resources are average, it has a large area!


    Especially after such mergers and expansions, the Yucatan Peninsula occupied by Shenluo also includes the later states of Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Wa Part of Jaca and Cruz.


    It covers an area of ??more than 300,000 square kilometers and occupies nearly a quarter of the Austrian Central American state. If you want to be separated, the first person who doesn''t agree is the current Governor Peter.


    Regardless of how Massimiliano I promised that it was only a "temporary loan," Governor Peter, who involved his vital interests, would not let go.


    Without Peter''s support, Massimiliano I''s plan would naturally not proceed. In desperation, Massimiliano could only think of a solution from home.


    Naturally, the Vienna government can''t go to lobby anymore, and it''s robbing the nephew for territory.


    Franz''s majesty is too high, Massimiliano grew up from his elder brother in reprimand. Back then, there was a mother protecting it, but now that there is no umbrella, there is no bottom.


    In contrast, Frederick, the nephew, is obviously going to be easy to talk. As long as we don¡¯t talk about money, our relationship is still very good.


    Then, it was Frederick''s turn to struggle. On one side are uncles and cousins, on the other side is my own younger brother. In the true sense, the palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all fleshy, and it is not appropriate to support anyone.


    If this is not the critical moment for hegemony, he wants to grab another piece of land from Mexico and serve as his cousin Blue''s fief.


    The transfer of internal contradictions to the outside is a routine operation of the great powers. After so many years in the regency, Frederick was no longer a simple boy in the past.


    As for the ideas of the Mexicans, from the beginning of despair of restoration, Frederick no longer paid attention.


    It is a pity that many things are not something you don''t want to face, you don''t need to face it.


    As the regent crown prince, Frederick''s right to speak is also very heavy. After winning his support, the dust is basically settled.


    In this context, the two sides will naturally not give up lobbying him. Originally this was nothing, a housework of the Habsburg dynasty, just closed the door and discussed it yourself.


    Whether it is to grab another site from Mexico, or to support the southern expansion of Austrian Central America, and to make up for the loss from the Republic of Colombia, these are all solutions to the problem.


    I don''t know which link has the problem, the news leaked out, and the Habsburg dynasty was suddenly pushed to the forefront.


    In fact, this is not the first wave of contradictions. Around the issue of fiefdom, there were not a few games happening within the Habsburg dynasty.


    Franz had already let go of these annoying things and left them all to Frederick.


    Others are easy to handle. Limited by their status, if they want to gain territory, they must also accumulate merit first.


    Even if it takes care of it, the final course is still similar to that of ordinary nobles, and they all need to fight on their own.


    The real controversy is still independent states, but not many people are eligible to participate in the competition, and they must be the emperor''s son.


    In a short period of time, only Frederick''s three younger brothers and the cousin who just emerged are eligible to participate in the competition.


    The Emperor of Mexico was also the emperor. Although he had no right to speak in the Habsburg dynasty, he still had enough status.


    Obviously, things are not that simple. As the third generation grows up, there will be more people who are eligible to participate in the competition in the future.


    You know that Emperor Franz now has fourteen grandsons. The Holy Roman Empire didn''t have so many territories to be entrusted, and it was even more impossible to separate so many scattered enclaves.


    This is not the end, if Franz lives long enough, maybe the fourth generation will join the competition.


    In this context, Frederick, as the crown prince, naturally had to be cautious about the first major dispute.


    "Father, my second uncle wanted to push Bru to be the governor of the Yucatan Peninsula, but Peter opposed him.


    I came forward to mediate several times, but neither side was willing to give in. Recently, the news has leaked out, and the people are talking about it. "


    After hesitating again and again, Frederick decided to puncture the window paper and let his father handle it personally, so as not to be caught in the middle and unpleasant.


    People are inevitably sentimental when they are getting older, and Franz is no exception.


    He is also embarrassed by having his own brother on one side and his own son on the other. Both the overall situation and family affection must be considered, which is obviously not easy to solve.


    As for the discussion among the people, it is nothing. There are many royal farce stories that have been spread out over the years, and they have not passed away in the end.


    In contrast, this "fight between uncles and nephews" and "cousin disputes" is nothing at all.


    In a sense, there is no difference between the royal family and ordinary people, and there are still contradictions among members. It is nothing more than what everyone is fighting for.


    Franz asked: "You have a lot of contact with them. How about Bru''s ability and can he control the Mexican Empire?"


    Obviously, compared with the war of feudal state, Franz is obviously more concerned about the personal abilities of the next generation.


    For a family, regardless of the size of the family business handed down from the ancestors, the most important thing is always the cultivation of the next generation.


    If one generation is stronger than one generation, it is hard to think about not prospering; on the contrary, if one generation is not as good as one generation, the huge family business will only be defeated for a little longer.


    The Habsburg dynasty has developed to the point where it is now, and it is time for split betting. As long as the next generation is capable, Franz doesn''t mind giving opportunities.


    After pondering for a while, Frederick said frankly: "Blu''s ability is still good, and he is now handling many things in the Mexican Restoration Organization.


    Not long ago, a youth club was formed, which attracted a group of international students to join, and the organization is currently being improved.


    It seems that he has realized the importance of organization and is ready to start anew and re-establish a well-organized restoration group based on the restoration organization.


    However, the methods are still a bit naive, and now they should have been hidden behind the scenes, but couldn''t resist the temptation and stood at the front desk in advance.


    The situation in Mexico is too complicated. If you use Bru¡¯s ability to train for more than ten years, you may have a chance to control it. "


    After listening to the evaluation given by his son, Franz''s heart, which he was planning to hold, dimmed again.


    No one knows how bad the Mexican stalls are than Franz. Even he himself couldn''t guarantee that he would be able to hold the ground.


    If one''s own abilities are inadequate, if he pushes it to the top, it is a pitfall.


    Massimiliano I is the best example. He had mixed up well in the country, but was fooled by Napoleon III to Mexico.


    Had it not been for Franz''s brother to pull it in time, maybe even his life would have been explained over there.


    After so many years, still insisting on restoration does not mean that Massimiliano has a strong desire for power, but rather an obsession.


    I''m stuck in it, so there is no need to put my son in again. It just seems that when he was a child and taught by example, he accidentally instilled too many restoration ideas, so that Bruce also inherited Massi Milano''s restoration obsession.


    Now seeking a fief for his son, it seems to be preparing for restoration. Isn''t it arranging a future for his son?


    Perhaps all this was not clear to Massimiliano I himself, it was an instinctive reaction.


    If left a few decades ago, this would have never happened. You know that in those days, Massimiliano I had a chance to stay in Mexico.


    As long as he was willing to put his face down and ran to the Yucatan Peninsula to play the banner of the Emperor of Mexico, when his parents and parents were still there, and the Karls and his wife interceded, Franz could only grit his teeth and support.


    I can''t guarantee whether he can sit firmly on the throne, but there is still hope for the counterattack to return.


    Now it''s different. Family affection is not unlimited, and more have to consider the pros and cons.


    Massimiliano I was okay, but his brother Franz supported him and would not watch him fall.


    In the next generation, they are cousins. It is even harder to get resources from the family.


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 Chapter 1102： Test and credibility

    After hesitating for a while, Franz walked to the hanging map and tapped twice with his hand.


    "If Bruce wants to, he can go to Veracruz as mayor, it will be a test for him.


    If you do a good job, you can appropriately increase support later; if your performance is unqualified, then give up! "


    In any case, the younger brother''s face is still to be given. After decades of getting along, Franz has long accepted everything left by the original owner.


    Although Massimiliano is too idealistic, it does not prevent him from being a good brother. Even if it''s messing around, it''s tossing Mexico and never doing anything in the country.


    The Governor of the Yucatan Peninsula could not afford it, and Franz could still afford the position of mayor of a colony.


    Even if something goes wrong, Peter is in charge of the aftermath. They are all undergoing the test, not talking about pitting their son.


    The only difference is that Peter first served in the country and gained a certain amount of experience before he went to serve as Governor of Central America.


    Although Bruce handled the restoration organization for Massimiliano, the specific ruling experience is still blank.


    If you really give a high position directly, then you are really cheating. Official struggles are very complicated. No matter what status they are, they must meet challenges when they are in position.


    Massimiliano itself is a negative teaching material. He was protected well by his mother since he was a child, and he became an idealist without social beatings.


    As a border city, an area with a high incidence of ethnic conflicts, and an area where the fief and nobles gather, the situation in Veracruz will naturally not be too good.


    If the world is really peaceful, and the government can function normally without a mayor, it will also lose the significance of the test.


    However, compared to the situation in Mexico, the complicated situation in Veracruz is not even "trouble" and is not worth mentioning at all.


    If this is not handled well, don''t say anything, just let it go as soon as possible.


    Judging from the current situation in Mexico, if Massimiliano and his son really declare that they will never return to the country, one day they might wake up and complete the great cause of restoration.


    No kidding, the power of the warlords holding the banner of the royalist party is no weaker than the republican government, and it is not without the possibility of victory.


    It''s just that these guys are used to the emperor, even if they win the war, they will not welcome Massimiliano I back.


    If you can compromise on this issue, for the sake of political needs, accepting an empty monarch is nothing at all.


    Of course, based on Franz''s understanding of his younger brother, Massimiliano I would not compromise even with a knife on his neck.


    Since Franz succeeded to the throne, the good days of the second and third generations of the Habsburg dynasty have ended. As long as one is in good health, one counts as one and all is indispensable to accept "hardening".


    Needless to say, the strict family education since childhood follows the tradition of the German region. Once you graduate from school, you must first serve in the army for two years.


    This is for real training, not just a fake. They will appear at the annual military parade. If they do not perform well...


    The polish is almost done, and I will arrange to go to the society to receive a beating education for a few years. After a wave of procedures, I will be almost 30 years old.


    Then it is free to choose careers, either in the military, in politics, in business, or in art.


    The only exception is to engage in academic research. You can enter the academy after completing your military service, and you do not need to undergo sociological education.


    Under this kind of education model, future generations may be inadequate, but they will never be idealistic.


    In a sense, Massimiliano also made outstanding contributions to the education of the Habsburg family.


    If it weren''t for his negative teaching material, Franz wanted to persuade everyone that it would not be easy to receive such family education.


    Seeing that Franz was not in high spirits, Frederick comforted: "Okay, father. I''ll go ahead and make arrangements, I believe Bru will understand your painstaking efforts."


    Franz doesn''t care whether the painstaking effort can be understood. Many years of imperial career told him, don''t try to grasp the hearts of the people, it will only make you bruised.


    What really made Franz sad was that he remembered the past. There is no way, people just like memories when they are old.


    ...


    Housework is just a small episode. At the critical moment of Shenluo''s struggle for hegemony with Britain, the main energy of Franz and his sons was still focused on the British.


    Unlike any enemy in the past, although this opponent cannot threaten the foundation of Shinra, it is not slippery!


    After the unification of the German region, the military power of the Holy Roman Empire reached the highest level in history, and both the army and the air force can be regarded as invincible in the world.


    It is a pity that the English Channel is blocked, and the most inferior navy must be confronted with the British most powerful Royal Navy.


    It is not advisable in military history to use one''s shortcomings to defeat the enemy''s strengths, but there is no way to deal with it.


    From the moment they chose to turn their faces, the Vienna government paid close attention to the intelligence of the British, just as the British government paid attention to Shinra.


    Both sides sent a large number of intelligence personnel to collect as much intelligence as possible from the other side. The difference lies in the focus.


    The British paid more attention to the manufacturing situation of Shinra''s warships, while Franz paid more attention to the material reserves of the British Isles, especially food and other daily necessities.


    Franz asked: "What is the British government doing lately? It''s not like their style after holding back for so long."


    "Love to toss" is an inherent label of the British. Even the strong rise of the Holy Roman Empire has not been able to change the nature of the British government''s love to toss around. The only difference lies in the object and magnitude of the toss.


    Not thinking about it in the European continent, even if the British government wants to do things, no one is willing to cooperate.


    It is not the same overseas. Except for a few areas, the influence of the Holy Roman Empire overseas is far less than that of the British.


    So much so that the British government is wooing allies overseas, but the Vienna government can only lower its goals, just asking countries to maintain neutrality.


    Most of those who are willing to join the Shenluo camp have been screened out by the British. Because of regional conflicts, they must find a backer before rushing over.


    The Vienna government does not have the ability to protect the safety of its allies overseas, and the support it can give is very limited, so its requirements for allies are also very low.


    It''s enough to follow the flag and shout and build up the momentum. Shinra will never take the initiative to implicate everyone in the war.


    After the corresponding victory of the war, everyone does not need to worry about the legacy left by the British.


    Of course, in addition to the Holy Roman Empire, those who dare to worry about the British family this year are probably the tsarist government.


    The rest of the countries are all courageous. For example, Spain wants to take back the Strait of Gibraltar, but dare not take action.


    Frederick smiled and said: "The senior officials of the British government have been very busy lately. They are trying to treat the pains of withdrawing from the free trade system and are busy integrating the domestic industrial system.


    It seems to be stimulated and ready to work hard. After all, after they announced the shipbuilding plan some time ago, they were forced to revise the design plan to reduce the tonnage of the warship due to the insufficient number of large docks.


    If nothing else, the endurance of the battleship built by the British should be very touching. "


    This is an inevitable result. Under the condition of ensuring firepower, reducing the tonnage of warships will inevitably sacrifice other aspects of performance.


    Reducing coal reserves and shortening the cruising range are one of the less harmful modifications.


    The cruising range of the warship is insufficient, and a supply ship will be followed by a big deal to serve it.


    Franz nodded: "Pay close attention to the actions of the British government and pay attention to any weird situations. No action now is the biggest conspiracy.


    It is impossible for the British not to know that the industrial gap between the two countries will not change the outcome even if there are two Britains if they fight for industrial production capacity.


    Moreover, no matter how they integrate their industries, it is impossible for them to double the domestic industrial production capacity in a short time. "


    It''s not that Franz made a fuss, it''s that the performance of the British government is too abnormal. Normal people would not do it that way to "fight industry" with Shinra.


    The gameplay that is really suitable for the British is: take advantage of the Royal Navy and kill the main force of the Shenra Navy in one blow in the decisive battle at sea.


    The industrial strength of the Holy Roman Empire is strong, and the warships can be infinitely replenished, but experienced naval officers and soldiers are limited.


    After doing it two or three times at most, the wealth that Shinra had accumulated was exhausted. When there is no one sailing, the Vienna government has to sit down and negotiate.


    Of course, this is limited to theory. A decisive battle at sea has always been to defeat the enemy, and it is almost impossible to wipe out the opponent.


    Unable to achieve complete annihilation, then the officers and soldiers who fled back are veterans with combat experience.


    An additional batch of warships and recruits came in. After a year or a half, everyone had adjusted almost and was able to go into battle again. Regardless of the quality, at least the quantity is satisfied.


    What''s more, recruits will not be recruited. The Holy Roman Empire Navy is also a big business, in addition to capital ships, there are hundreds of ordinary warships, large and small.


    Most ordinary warships do not need to participate in the war. The battleship lacks personnel and can be transferred directly from ordinary warships instead of pure recruits directly on the battlefield.


    In addition to active officers and soldiers, there are also former retired officers who can also be recruited.


    It can be calculated that the average service life of Shinra naval officers and soldiers is about 4 years, and on average, 25% of them retire every year.


    After retiring, they will be automatically transferred to the reserve service, and there will still be one month of military training every year, which usually lasts for twenty years.


    There are almost five waves of retired officers and soldiers. Even if some people are eliminated due to various accidents, at least half of them will be able to go to the battlefield.


    Unless it is a continual total annihilation of devastating blows, or if the war of attrition is slowly fought, the Holy Roman Empire can also afford to die.


    The former time and space Royal Navy experienced personnel tension during World War II. On the one hand, it was due to the shortage of naval funding after the First World War and neglected the training of reserves; on the other hand, it required a large number of warships to **** merchant ships, and capital ship personnel were still sufficient.


    The Shinra Navy did not worry so much. As long as it held the Mediterranean gateway and pulled out the British nails in the Mediterranean, the Air Force blocked the Strait of Gibraltar, and the British warships would not dare to enter.


    Although submarines can come in, the submarine''s underwater cruising range this year is limited, and at most they are active in the western Mediterranean, and the eastern part is simply out of reach.


    If you take Gibraltar and put a few destroyers on guard, even the safety of the Western Mediterranean will be guaranteed.


    Theory is one thing, practice is another. There is never a lack of miracles in military history, and no one knows what will happen before the decisive battle begins.


    "The fierce tiger fights the rabbit, also with all its strength."


    Besides, the opponent is the British?


    Franz didn''t want to have a friendly match with the British that lasted for decades. It would be a pitfall.


    As if thinking of something, Frederick''s face suddenly became ugly, frowning and said: "Recently, our exports of industrial equipment, spare parts, agricultural products, and various strategic materials have repeatedly set new highs.


    Most of the new orders came from Japan and Russia. Originally, I thought it was because of the Russo-Japanese War, but now it seems something is wrong when I think about it.


    The export amount is too large. With the financial resources of the governments of Japan and Russia, to order so many materials, one has to emptied the family.


    The war entered the midfield. Even if the two countries are desperate, they must leave emergency funds. What''s more, many of them have very large orders, but their demand is very small.


    Combined with the British government''s busy integration and expansion of industrial production capacity, these weird orders are likely to be ordered by the British government under the banner of Japan and Russia. "


    Thinking of this, Frederick instantly found that the new trade orders were not good. Even if it is able to make a lot of money, it is also an enemy!


    Come to think of it, the materials ordered by the British from Shinra eventually evolved into warships, and guns and bullets came back. That scene was really touching.


    In contrast, Franz is much calmer. This is considered good, at least not directly ordering weapons and equipment from Shenluo, otherwise, he would really become a "qualified arms dealer".


    "Send someone to check the relevant orders. If there are problems, they will be deducted first; if there are no obvious loopholes, the delivery time should be delayed as much as possible.


    From now on, all those involved in the export of strategic materials, or related machinery, equipment, and accessories must be strictly reviewed. "


    Free trade is also a double-edged sword. While enjoying the dividends brought about by free trade, they must also be bound by the rules of the free trade system.


    In theory, before the outbreak of the war, the Vienna government could not prevent the flow of normal commercial trade.


    Even if it is blocked, it should be rejected when the contract is filed, not after the government approves it.


    From the time the British took the lead in withdrawing from the free trade system, countries have gradually withdrawn from it. Now the free trade system is like a wind and rain, and it may end at any time.


    If the Vienna government breaks the rules again, then the system will really be cold, and it will still be a kind of cold for decades.


    After all, credibility has been destroyed, who would dare to believe in "free trade"? If everyone doesn¡¯t play anymore, the Guangshenra family won¡¯t play either!


    As the biggest beneficiary of the free trade system, the Vienna government has absolutely no reason to let the free trade system collapse.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Franz decided to abide by the rules of the game for long-term interests.


    Not only for the free trade system, but also for allies. At this critical moment, we must convince the younger brothers that the boss is keeping his credibility.


    Of course, direct repentance is not enough, and it is still possible to track down commercial violations. If you can''t hold it, it counts as one. If you can''t hold it, it will delay the delivery time.


    Anyway, this wave, even if the British purchase more materials, it is rootless.


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 Chapter 1103： Super Smuggler

    With the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, the humble West Exit became lively again, and caravans came in and out every day.


    No special organization is needed, and interest is the best driver, bringing together business gangs from all corners of the world.


    Although the Russians open their pockets to purchase strategic materials such as grain, livestock, coal, weapons and ammunition, there are always people who want to earn more, and conflicts arise.


    Especially after bureaucrats and local snakes joined, the situation became more complicated. Merchants with weak strength and no background background were eliminated first.


    There are three ways before them. Either they will be incorporated, and they will pick up some leftovers after the big business gang; or they will give it a go and let these guys take the lead.


    Capital is the most realistic, and capitalists are the easiest to compromise. Counterattack to the top, only exists in the novel.


    In real life, the major commercial groups have long been entrenched and formed a big net.


    In this chain of interests, there are too many big shots sharing benefits, and they are not allowed to be interrupted at all.


    To change this situation, unless the superstructure changes and power is redistributed.


    Large-scale power shuffling usually takes hundreds of years to happen once, but small-scale shuffling may occur every few years or as many as decades.


    Therefore, the trade group is still the trade group, and the replacement is only the leader, and it is done internally.


    There is nothing to say, just join if you fail. Picking up some leftovers is better than being hungry.


    As for the third road, abandoning the profiteering Xikou Commercial Road, it is absolutely unacceptable.


    As Capital says: "With 50% profit, it will take risks.


    In order to make 100% profits, it dares to trample on all human laws.


    With a profit of more than 300%, it would dare to commit any crime, even risking death. "


    Although the bulk commodity profits of Xikou Trade are less than 300%, there is still a good chance to get 100% profits by working hard.


    No matter how bad it is, there will be a 50% profit. If the profit is not great enough, everyone will not risk their lives to cross the prairie that stretches for thousands of miles.


    As the largest merchant gang in the north, Shanxi merchants will naturally not be absent from this kind of profitable business.


    However, the atmosphere in the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce at this moment is a bit tense. Anyone familiar with it knows that it''s time to make decisions again.


    In order to combat enemy transportation lines and obtain materials to meet their own logistics needs, Shanxi merchants, as local snakes, naturally became the targets of Japan and Russia.


    At the beginning, Japan and Russia didn''t push it hard, and everyone could still make a fortune from it.


    However, with the war falling into a state of anxiety, the two countries have made more and more extravagant moves, and the space for everyone to have a source of choice is getting smaller.


    The Russians pulled on the Shinra, and the Japanese went to Britain. The game between Japan and Russia became the battlefield of the four countries.


    An old man in a long robe and mantle sighed: "The court continues to maintain its neutrality, and the situation becomes more difficult.


    Now Japan and Russia are pressing harder and harder, and Britain and Austria are behind them. Business in the future may not be easy. "


    It is impossible to abandon the West Exit trade. The head can be broken, the blood can flow, and the business cannot stop.


    Not to mention the pressure of the Japanese, even if the Far Eastern Empire government banned, the business still has to be done.


    But this is the small and medium-sized businessmen below, and everyone sitting here is different. Everyone is the owner of a big family, and the industry is not limited to one place, let alone one industry.


    Although Xikou trade was extremely profitable, because of the special nature of the war, it was destined that this business would not last.


    Continuing to deliver supplies to the Russians will undoubtedly offend Britain and Japan, especially the Japanese.


    If Japan is defeated, it will be fine. According to the feces of the Russians, they will definitely be paralyzed.


    But once the Japanese wins, the situation is completely different. Those who are in the wrong team are bound to be liquidated in the future.


    Of course, the people sitting here are not waiting. At their home court, the Japanese can''t help them. But most of the business within Japan''s sphere of influence will not be able to continue.


    Hearing what the old man said, the next middle-aged man smoking a dry cigarette slowly stood up, walked to the door and vomited for a while, and said fiercely: "It''s not easy to do, it must be done.


    We don''t do it, there are others who do it. Once the market is let out, it will be difficult to get it back.


    Besides, the Siberian Railway is about to open to traffic. With the support of the Holy Roman Empire behind it, the Russians have a significantly better chance of winning. "


    Opposite a man who was about forty years old and had a fat body echoed: "Wang Lao, Brother Liu said that is very true. Regardless of how the Japanese are now clamoring, they are actually strong outsiders.


    The Russians put into the Far East at most one-fifth of the power, even the Japanese couldn''t stand it. Once the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic, it was only a matter of time before the Japanese failed.


    Once defeated, it is unknown whether they can keep their homeland, and where they can still avenge us.


    Regardless of whether they have the support of the British, but now the situation in Europe is tense, the British themselves are too busy to take care of themselves, how can they stand up for them. "


    Like the original time and space, before the end of the war, no one can believe that the Russian Empire will actually lose to the Japanese.


    Including the financial supporters who supported the Japanese government, they were all prepared in advance for investment. Everyone''s highest expectation is to hit the Russians hard.


    It was not the British, nor the Americans, who really helped the Japanese government win the war, nor was it the Japanese army or navy. On the contrary, it was the Russian Revolutionary Party, which seemed irrelevant.


    It would be a problem if it weren''t for the civil strife, and the fact that the tsarist government was the leader, did not delay the war for a few years.


    Just look at the Russo-Turkish War, which lasted for ten or eight years, which is a common occurrence.


    If you don''t have any money in your pocket, wait until the funds are raised before you continue to fight.


    Anyway, the Russian Far East is completely blank, and the Czarist government will not feel distressed regardless of the harm.


    Snow and ice weather is the biggest ally, but if the Japanese army dares to go deep, don''t think of retreating.


    Needless to say now, Franz''s preparation has not been launched yet, and the Vienna government is still vigorously supporting the tsarist government.


    Britain and Japan have limited power in Russia, and even if they want to plan a revolution, they have no ability to implement it.


    The Russian Empire itself was not in chaos. Before the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic, the Far East battlefield was in a state of anxiety, and normal people were optimistic that the Tsarist government could win.


    Elder Wang waved his hand and said, "Okay, I sighed. If you are anxious, the young man just can''t hold his breath.


    Even if you want to go to the West Exit, you have to negotiate the conditions first. Although it is lucrative to carry supplies for the Russians, it is not a long-term business.


    The Siberian Railway is about to open to traffic. If we can reach an agreement with the Russians to open up trade routes to Europe, the benefits involved can be much greater than the delivery of arms. "


    The representative of the Zhang family on the left objected: "Chairman Wang, the greater the benefits, the greater the risks.


    The Russians are not easy to meet, they don''t have much credibility, even if they reach an agreement, they will break the contract if they say it is broken.


    Even if we go to a lawsuit with a contract and go to someone else''s territory, we have no place to speak.


    In the past years, the big guys we are sitting have not suffered from this loss. "


    What business is the most profitable?


    Naturally there is a monopoly.


    The biggest reason for the rise of Shanxi merchants in the barren north is that they monopolized the trade with outsiders.


    With the advent of the ocean age, everyone''s trade monopoly in North Korea and the Liaodong generation has been broken.


    The Mongolian prairie alone cannot support so many chambers of commerce. Some Shanxi merchants chose to go south, and some Shanxi merchants chose to continue northward.


    Most of the people sitting here are representatives of the Northward Sect. In order to open and expand the trade route to the Russian Empire, everyone also worked hard.


    The results are naturally there, but the bulk of the benefits have been swallowed up by the Russian bureaucrats and capital, and everyone can only save a few hard money when they are busy.


    Pay and return are not proportional, and no one can bear it over time. So that by now, everyone has simply worked as a transit business.


    The goods of the Far Eastern Empire were transported to the border and sold to Russian merchants; special products were purchased from Russian merchants and shipped back to the country for sale.


    Although you make less money, you have less risk. You don''t need to worry about being swallowed by the Russian ground snake on the way.


    In the eyes of ordinary people, it is acceptable to be able to make some stable money. However, in the eyes of businessmen, failure to maximize benefits is a failure.


    Chairman Wang smiled slightly and said, "Xingbai, you are still so upright.


    But you are right. We are naturally unable to open up the land transaction line to Europe with our strength.


    But our strength is not enough, we can still find someone to cooperate! "


    "Straightforward", to the businessman, this is not a compliment, it can even be called irony.


    It can be seen that the old man is very dissatisfied with Zhang Xingbai who questioned him, and his words are full of flirting.


    For all this, everyone turned on deaf ears, as if nothing happened. Including Zhang Xingbai himself, there was no indication.


    Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, outside is a big river and lake, and inside the chamber of commerce is a small river and lake.


    It is because of the interests that everyone stays together. In normal business competitions, no one has ever softened. The contradictions accumulated over a long period of time are definitely not rare.


    The middle-aged man surnamed Liu opened his mouth and said: "Elder Wang, Brother Zhang is just a momentary gaffe. If you can hold a boat in the belly of your old prime minister, bear with me.


    It''s just that I am looking for someone to cooperate, and I am really puzzled. In the past years, we were not without partners, but in the end we all fell apart.


    Foreigners have no courtesy, justice, and shame, and Russians are a foreigner among foreigners, who completely regard credibility as nothing.


    Even the government can default and bankrupt in order to avoid debts. If you cooperate with them in depth, I''m afraid you will be cheated to death. "


    The Russians in the early 20th century were already notorious. With the tsarist government¡¯s repeated debt defaults, the whole world has deep doubts about the credibility of the Russians.


    Not to mention everyone present, many people have suffered a lot from cooperation. In the face of an unruly partner, a perfect contract is useless.


    After a glance at the people, seeing that everyone was not very interested, President Wang didn''t dare to continue to sell them. Without everyone''s cooperation, his family would have to be choked to death.


    "I can understand everyone''s doubts. To be honest with you, in the past few decades of trade with Russia, I have not been pitted.


    Our advantage is that we have connections and funds in the country. Our disadvantage is that we lack a network of connections in the Russian Empire and cannot deter wolves and tigers.


    Even with the cooperation of Russian dignitaries, those people regard us as pigs and sheep. If you are fattened and killed, there is no credibility at all.


    In the final analysis, there is an imbalance in the power of both parties. In cooperation, our right to speak hardly exists.


    After learning from the pain, I found that the key to solving this problem is to find a partner not too strong.


    It is best to be able to deter the wolf, jackal, tiger and leopard along the way, and lack of local foundation, we have to rely on us for specific business. "


    Everyone understands this explanation. It''s just like everyone bribing officials in ordinary times, giving a share of money to pay a protection fee. The specific business is still led by oneself.


    There is a network in the local area, so it is natural to play like this. In the Russian Empire, it will not work. The Russian bureaucracy is dominated by aristocracy, and all those who can collude are colluding, and there is no room for them to show off.


    The man surnamed Liu shook his head disappointedly: "Wang Lao, theoretically correct. But in practice, we can''t find such a partner at all, and may even be implicated in political struggle."


    It is not to blame for his nervousness. They have invested the most in opening up trade lines with Russia in recent decades.


    The Liu''s caravan even went all the way from the Far East to Central Europe via Siberia.


    It sounds terrific, but it actually made me lonely. Not only is the traffic in Siberia crashing, but the Russian bureaucracy is struck by layers of exploitation.


    President Wang didn''t change his face and said, "Rusong, you are right. Under normal circumstances, we really cannot find such a partner.


    But now it''s different, the partners have delivered them by themselves. Compared to previous days, everyone has been in contact with Austrians.


    Regardless of their appearance as arms dealers, their true identity is definitely not simple. Anyway, I have never seen an arms dealer escorted by a warship.


    In particular, the leader is still a nobleman, and not an ordinary nobleman.


    I have sent someone to inquire, that Sir Louis is a member of the Holy Roman Empire. Although he is only a distant branch, he is also enough to act as a leader.


    He came to the Far East this time to expand the family business, and this arms trade was only incidental.


    What is the reputation of the Habsburg family, I must have heard of it. Whether it is politically or economically, they are basically positive reviews.


    If we can cooperate with them, we can directly open up trade lines with Europe, whether it is land or sea.


    The only uncertainty is the hegemony struggle between Shenluo and Britain, but this is not harmful.


    The Royal Navy could not go ashore. Even if it failed in the struggle for hegemony, the Holy Roman Empire was still one of the largest powers in the world.


    The opportunity is rare, if it weren¡¯t for them to need us to transport strategic materials for the Russians, I¡¯m afraid they wouldn¡¯t have the qualifications to connect. "


    There is no difference between cooperation and cooperation. The most common business cooperation is simple buying and selling, and there is no human relationship between the two parties.


    Deep-level cooperation is different. It is not only a question of money, but also needs to consider complementary resources.


    Facing the Shenluo imperial family, Shanxi merchants had too few resources in their hands. Even the network of connections they are proud of is worthless in the eyes of the other party.


    After the shock, everyone quickly reacted. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as long as you catch this line, opening up Russian trade routes will not be a problem.


    With the participation of the Shenluo imperial family, and then cooperating with Russian dignitaries, then it can only follow the rules. They are all played within the scope of the rules, and everyone is still not afraid.


    The man surnamed Liu asked: "Wang Lao talked with Sir Louis?"


    The old man smiled awkwardly: "It''s just a preliminary contact, without going into details. After all, Sir Louis not only wants us to transport arms for the Russians, but also to help the Russians raise strategic supplies.


    Without everyone''s participation, my Wang family alone would not be able to raise enough supplies for the Russians.


    But you can rest assured, Sir Louis assured that: the price will not make everyone suffer, all will be based on the market price of the trading area, and he will urge the Russians to pay on time.


    They will be responsible for handling the official troubles caused by raising strategic materials and will not leave everyone with hidden dangers. "


    Benefits are always the best link. As long as the money is sufficient, the financing of strategic materials is not a matter at all.


    Before that, although everyone was walking the West Exit, there were not many materials delivered each time. In addition to worrying about bandits and bandits, more people are afraid of being hacked by the Russians.


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 Chapter 1104： bad idea

    Credibility is a good thing, and Franz''s long-term reputation has come to play its power.


    No matter how much the Russians promised, everyone couldn''t believe it, but a member of the Habsburg family came out as a guarantee and everyone quickly accepted it.


    Dare to make a guarantee, Louis naturally is not aimless. Being able to let him, a member of the royal family, go out in person, in itself means that this transaction is extraordinary.


    Regardless of the spontaneous actions of arms dealers on the surface, Vienna and St. Petersburg made the decision together behind the scenes. The real arms sellers are the Vienna government.


    It was not easy to catch up with the money from a war. After traveling all the way to the Far East, Louis naturally couldn''t give up this opportunity to make money.


    The Vienna government sells arms and medicines. He can also sell other strategic materials! As soon as the war broke out, it was ten thousand taels of gold, regardless of what was sold was huge profits.


    Nothing on hand, it doesn''t matter, the local snake has it. Shanxi merchants worried that the Russians would not be able to collect money, but Louis was not afraid at all.


    Russian bureaucrats are not stupid, just bully merchants without a background background; the goods of the black Vienna government don''t dare to borrow them.


    "Pull the tiger''s skin and pull the flag."


    It is enough to deter the Russian bureaucrats in the Far East. Even if someone can go all the way to check, the cards of the Habsburg family can still hold the ground.


    What really needs to be paid is to solve the official troubles. Not only pressure from the Far Eastern Empire, but also pressure from the Japanese government.


    In fact, it''s also very simple, as long as you come out on the platform at the critical moment and be tougher.


    You know, Louis is now a representative of the Shenluo imperial family. He came to the Far East to strengthen exchanges between the imperial families.


    Even if there are not many actual rights, there is absolutely no problem with this identity being used to scare people.


    Although the power of Shenluo and Britain in the Far East is pretty good, except for the appearance of scary, the actual delivery capacity is really limited, but the outside world does not know!


    Just looking at the military power on the surface, Austrian Nanyang has the power to defeat Japan or the Far Eastern Empire, at least in the eyes of many people in the Far East.


    The reference template is the Battle of the Philippines. A declining Spain can beat the Far East''s strongest country Japan by half a catty. Shinra, whose national power is more than ten times stronger, will naturally be overestimated.


    Shanxi merchants are not rootless. Once they let go of their hands and feet as a local snake, the energy they can use is absolutely beyond imagination.


    You know, two hundred years ago, they were able to feed on their own...


    There is no guarantee that at least the food problem of the Russian army will be solved. This is also the mission of Louis''s trip to the Far East.


    In the words of Franz the Great, that is: You can''t let the Russians be hungry, and you can''t let them eat too much. It''s just right to beat Japan.


    To achieve this, it is necessary to strictly control the input of strategic materials. More can''t do, less can''t do.


    Zhang Xingbo clasped his fists in his hands and bowed to the old man: "Xingbai is young and ignorant. I was offended just now, please forgive me.


    To tell you the truth, I just received the news yesterday that the family caravan sold goods to Russians and only received 70% of the payment.


    I believe that everyone has encountered a similar situation. If we can introduce a partner to guarantee the normal delivery of the goods, Xingbai will be the first to support.


    However, Sir Louis came from a high position in the Habsburg dynasty. After he joins in, how should the interests be distributed? "


    In a sense, the defeat of the original space-time Russian army was also caused by his own bureaucracy.


    For the sake of profit, the quartermaster in charge of procurement often takes back the deductions and even the payment for the goods.


    If the amount of the transaction is too large, there may even be a blackout, and the smugglers will be scared by killing people directly and detaining the black pot on the bandits.


    It wasn''t until after the troubles that the top Russian military officers came out to stop the situation, but by then it was overwhelming.


    Even if it changes, the number of caravans willing to take risks has decreased. Many people simply turn around to do Japanese business, so that the smuggled supplies have been greatly reduced.


    It has only just begun, and the transaction volume each time is not large, and it has not yet developed to the point where it is black. However, it is common to recover the deduction and press the final payment.


    It is indeed very important to be able to solve these problems. However, the issue that everyone is more concerned about is still the specific "profit distribution."


    After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Chairman Wang slowly said, "Let me talk about the current West Exit trade. There are two ways of cooperation.


    One is to sign a contract with Sir Louis to buy out. We will deliver it directly to the Russians even if it is completed. All subsequent questions will be communicated with the Russians to ensure that everyone''s gross profit is not less than 50%.


    The second is that everyone joins in the establishment of a business bank, we are responsible for the specific operation, management and operation, and Sir Louis is responsible for handling the Russian relations, and the shareholding ratio is determined according to the amount of capital.


    After the Xikou trade ends, the firm will open up overseas trade routes, and he can help coordinate relations anywhere in the world.


    However, these human relations need to be made up elsewhere, and the specific situation will be discussed later. "


    A buyout transaction sounds good, with a 50% gross margin, but in fact it is not. The prerequisite for profit is to deliver the goods safely to the destination.


    Although the other party promised to settle the official troubles, the bandits and bandits along the way were also a threat.


    Although everyone has a relationship, it will be fine for a sum of money to buy a road, but there are always accidents.


    Cooperation is different. If the goods are lost and the money of the Shinra royal family is lost, then international disputes are involved.


    As long as you know, the yamen are more anxious than them. Troops will be sent out in minutes to suppress bandits, even if the goods cannot be found, the losses can be recovered.


    The second situation is different, especially after hearing that "the shareholding ratio is determined by the capital contribution", everyone''s eyes are brighter.


    To be frank, everyone had never thought that the other party would pay any money beforehand. In the eyes of everyone, it is nothing more than a second generation who wants to use personal connections to make a fortune.


    In this case, everyone has encountered too much. Usually a lump sum of dry shares is sent up, and then everyone becomes their own.


    The partnership that takes dry shares and the partnership that pays money in person are obviously not in the same class.


    In the former, the other party didn''t show up, and if there was a problem, they just shook their hands and left; in the latter, everyone''s interests were tied together.


    Liu Rusong said in disbelief: "Mr. Wang, are you sure that the shares are allocated in proportion to the capital contribution. There are no additional conditions?"


    There is no way, this kind of cooperation conditions, not to say it is Shanxi merchants, and no merchants across the country can refuse.


    Although they all got what they needed, the social structure of the "Science, Peasants, Industry and Commerce" of the Far Eastern Empire made them more than one head short.


    Looking at the shocked people, President Wang calmly said: "Don''t worry, I personally confirmed it. According to Sir Louis, this is the Habsburg family rule.


    It is forbidden for children to use their status for profit, and all foreign business cooperation must be fair and fair, so as not to damage the family reputation. "


    When he first heard the news, President Wang couldn''t believe it. There are still people in this world who think there is too much money and don''t want the money delivered to the door.


    But after sending a telegram to the son who was studying in Europe, he found that the Habsburg dynasty did have this family rule, and it was well-known in the European world.


    "Fairness and fairness" is purely for shouting out to play. The network of contacts is there, and it is inherently advantageous, but it is indeed forbidden by Franz to take dry shares.


    On the one hand, it is for the reputation of the family and worrying about being corrupted by the unskilled younger generation for money; on the other hand, it is really not short of money.


    There are many similar family rules, most of which are aimed at dudes. Once offended, the title and surname will be taken back, and the imperial prison will serve.


    I don''t know if it can be implemented 100% in the future. Anyway, after Franz has been in power for so many years, no one has tried.


    Before coming to the Far Eastern Empire, it was obviously a bit embarrassing to ask Louis to put out enough capital, and the royal allowance was obviously not enough.


    But after arriving in the Far Eastern Empire, everything changed. Along the way, it was soft when receiving gifts.


    Especially when I arrived in the capital, after a few banquets, the profits were bursting. Although there is a courtesy rebate, it still makes a lot of money after all.


    Louis is not a national public official. This time he came out as an exchange between the royal family. It is purely normal behavior to exchange gifts.


    That is to say, there are many local tyrants in the Far East Empire, and exchange activities like this in Europe are good to save money. It is impossible to make a lot of money.


    Therefore, it is common practice that these gifts belong to individuals. Neither the government nor the royal family will interfere.


    If it were not in a hurry, it was estimated that Louis would have to invite all the relatives and relatives of the Far Eastern Empire.


    No way, these people are too polite. Anyone who is invited, regardless of whether they will come or not, will definitely come, and no one will come empty-handed.


    As a representative of the Shenluo royal family, Louis could not be rude either. The return gift must be prepared, and it cannot make people feel ashamed.


    The insufficient number of gifts prepared in advance was also one of the reasons why Louis came out on business quickly. It is estimated that the banquet exchange will continue when the gifts ordered from China arrive.


    Although gifts are not cash, they can also be discounted. In this respect, Shanxi merchants were professional, and one third of the gifts of the bureaucrats of the Far Eastern Empire were underwritten by them.


    After listening to Chairman Wang''s explanation, all the people became angry for a while. It is really not easy to meet such a well-regulated partner.


    Naturally, such an opportunity should not be let go. As for offending the Japanese, it is nothing at all.


    ...


    I don''t know that Sir Louis, who has been easily dealt with, is still worrying about raising supplies. No way, the tsarist government actually entrusted him with the food and drink of hundreds of thousands of Russian troops.


    It sounds trivial, but the Russians did delegate the important task of raising materials to the Vienna government, and then Franz the Great authorized him to handle it.


    The reason is very simple. There are not many members of the Shinra royal family in Asia, and even fewer people can speak Chinese.


    However, this task requires a high-level person to communicate, otherwise the bureaucrats cannot be frightened, and the royal family is the most suitable.


    In order to accomplish this political task, the first thing Louis did after coming to the Far Eastern Empire from the Australasia was to make friends.


    The effect is also very obvious. With the signature of the Shinra royal family and his communicative talents, he quickly met many "new friends".


    Regardless of how unreliable this relationship is, it''s okay to get some information. If it weren''t for worrying that too many people involved would be prone to bad things, it is estimated that Louis would pull a group of powerful and powerful people in to make a fortune.


    Of course, fortunately, he didn''t do this. Otherwise, he would have to learn what it means: "What do you mean, why don''t you mess with the first place."


    Originally, Louis was very confident in raising supplies, but after seeing the way of the Far Eastern Empire, he was completely desperate.


    To solve the logistics of hundreds of thousands of troops with such bad traffic, in his view, it is simply an impossible task.


    Had it not been for a friend to recommend Shanxi merchants to him, and enumerated the feat of transporting grain out of customs two hundred years ago to solve the food for hundreds of thousands of people, Louis could not believe that anyone could do it.


    Since someone can do it, then there is no need to say, it is natural to cooperate.


    You must know that more than two months have passed since receiving the order. If the next progress is not fast, the Russian army on the front line will be cold.


    Louis does not care about the life and death of the Russians, but his mission cannot fail.


    Seeing that Louis was in a bad mood, the translator of the same colleague comforted: "Sir, you don''t need to worry at all. Shanxi merchants are smart people and know how to choose."


    Do you need a translation if you can speak Chinese?


    There is no way, there is no unified Putonghua these days, and there are many dialects everywhere. Including what Louis studied, they are all Minnan dialects.


    After a pause, Louis shook his head: "Li, you don''t understand military. The consumption of materials in a modern army is completely different from that of an ancient army.


    According to the information provided by the Russians, 500,000 Russian troops consume more than 5,000 tons of materials every day on average. Even if the Russians can solve half of them, there is a gap of 2,500 tons, which is 7 o¡¯clock in a month. A gap of 50,000 tons.


    If it is in China, this little material is not worth mentioning at all, it is nothing more than a dozen trains per day.


    But here is the Far Eastern Empire, relying solely on human and animal power, to transport 2,500 tons of materials to the front lines every day, which is simply unimaginable.


    Now I don¡¯t want to extravagantly, to meet all the logistical needs of the Russian army, just to solve their food problems and the supply of weapons and ammunition is enough. "


    Translator Li: "Sir, the problem is not that complicated. As long as the Russians have money, all this is not a problem.


    If the food transportation cannot keep up, it is entirely possible to buy a batch of livestock from the grasslands nearby and drive them directly.


    Now only need to get the weapons and ammunition, it is really impossible, and you can sell a batch of transport airships to the Russians.


    I remember your country set a record of 5,000 tons of bombs dropped in one sky during the European War. Relying on transport airships for temporary emergency response should not be a big problem. "


    It can be seen that this translator does not understand military affairs. Throwing five thousand tons of ammunition in one sky is not fake, but the price behind this is that in the following days, Shenluo''s airship unit collectively rested.


    For no other reason, after the extreme flight, the airship must be overhauled, otherwise there is a risk of becoming a firework.


    Of course, that was an airship more than ten years ago, and now the technology of airships has improved, and large transport airships can even transport hundreds of tons of materials at once.


    In theory, as long as dozens of Big Macs are built, the logistics problems of the Russian army can be solved in a short time.


    The prerequisite is not to encounter enemy aircraft, or it is a large-scale fireworks display, and nothing will be lost as soon as the explosion sounds.


    In fact, there will be more restrictions, such as high operating costs, troublesome logistical maintenance, and the need for professional technical teams.


    After a little thought, Louis affirmed: "Good idea, I will generate electricity for the country immediately. This is another big business."


    Obviously, Louis knows the weakness of the airship. Even if the airship transportation is developed, it will play a role in the early stage at best, and it will be scrapped when the Japanese react.


    Affected by the European War, the aircraft boarded the stage of history ahead of time. It was rarely used in the Russo-Japanese War, mainly because Japan and Russia were poor and could not support the air force.


    Although the price of airplanes this year is not high, it is relatively speaking. Especially the logistical maintenance is troublesome. After each flight mission, the crew must be overhauled.


    The air force keeps not only the aircraft, but also the crew behind. After conversion, the cost of an aircraft with supporting facilities is much higher than that of an infantry battalion.


    Except for the two local tyrants, Shenluo and Britain, who dared to equip them on a large scale, even if other countries wanted to follow suit, their financial resources were not allowed.


    Knowing, but this does not prevent Louis from adding an order. You must know that Shinra retires a large number of airships every year, and Zhengshou can''t find his next home to take over.


    It happened to be sold to the Russians for a temporary emergency. As long as the number is not too large, I believe the Tsarist government can still collect the crew.


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 Chapter 1105： The Anglo-Austrian War? ?

    Bad ideas are also ideas. Regardless of how low the price/performance ratio is, the tsarist government can only continue as long as it can save lives at critical moments.


    At the end of 1904, the Siberian Railway was opened to traffic. Although it could not operate normally, on average, a few trains could be delivered every day.


    Don''t underestimate these humble trains. At critical moments, these materials can even determine the outcome of the war.


    The gap is always to be filled, and hopes that the smuggling trade, the Tsarist government is actually in desperate illness.


    After the end of the European War, the air forces of various countries tacitly chose to eliminate airships. Except for a small number of transport airships, the sky was basically taken by planes.


    The Russian Empire also has an airship force, but the scale has always been very small because of the cost-effectiveness.


    After the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, the airship unit was not transferred to the Far East. On the one hand, it was because of the cost-effectiveness. On the other hand, the high-level military knew that its airship unit had been abandoned.


    There is no way, the lifespan of the airship is somewhat limited, and if the equipment is not replaced for more than ten or twenty years, the daily training is not easy to take off.


    Do not say it is to complete the combat mission, how to transport it to the Far East is a problem, anyway, the old Russian airship equipped by the military can not fly to the destination.


    In contrast, Shenluo''s airship unit is different. Although withdrawn from the battle sequence, the logistics force still retains a complete organization.


    Different from the response of the Russian bureaucracy, as long as the army of the Shinra has an organization, its weapons and equipment must be replaced near the time of retirement.


    Although the airship withdrew from the battlefield, which dampened the enthusiasm of the manufacturers, it was the combat airship that was cut off from the production line, and the transport airship still survived tenaciously.


    It is not only used by the military, but also used by civilians. If it weren''t for the lack of cost-effectiveness, airships would rank alongside trains, ships, and cars as the fourth-most mainstream means of transportation.


    Developed countries like Shinra think that the cost is high, not to mention other developing countries. Even if you want to buy, the money in your pocket is not allowed.


    In this context, the military''s retired airship is embarrassing. There is no market for foreign sales and domestic sales are disliked.


    Although capitalists are greedy, they also have to consider risks. The airships equipped by the military have good performance, but the requirements for logistical maintenance are also high.


    After all, it was flying in the sky, but if something went wrong, the boat could be destroyed.


    Now selling to the Russians, there is no so much trouble. After the handover, the front line was immediately put on the front line, and even the later service was saved.


    If there was an accident during the flight, the Japanese must have done it; otherwise, the crew did not operate as required, and absolutely nothing to do with the airship itself.


    It can be seen from the positive sales attitude that the Vienna government¡¯s high-level confidentiality work is still very good. Not even one of them knows that the government is ready to welcome the default of the tsarist government''s debt.


    It¡¯s no good if you don¡¯t prepare in advance. Who will give the Russians a criminal record? It¡¯s not just a debt default, it¡¯s a typical habitual offender.


    On the face of it, the Russians are still in their hands. Even if there are problems with logistics, the outside world is generally optimistic about the Russians.


    Not only the Tsarist government is full of confidence in the upcoming Siberian Railway, but the outside world is also full of confidence in this railway.


    According to "experts", after the opening of the Siberian Railway, 15 million tons of cargo can be transported every year. Even if one million Russian troops are fighting on the front lines, they can easily meet logistical needs.


    How the numbers are calculated, Franz doesn''t know, anyway, he doesn''t think the Russians can do it.


    Mo said it is the Siberian Railway. Even the railway from Moscow to St. Petersburg, if a single-track operation is cut off, this theoretical goal will not be achieved.


    It''s not that the railway can''t carry it, and it''s not that the train is too slow. The real problem lies in organizational ability.


    At the end of World War II, the Soviet government set a record of 1.45 million tons of monthly transportation.


    However, in just one month, due to the climate, the annual transport volume of the Siberian Railway still failed to exceed 10 million tons.


    The time has been advanced forty years, and the carrying capacity has to be increased by 50% on the basis of the Soviet Union. Unless it is opened to the Tsarist government, there is no fun at all.


    Considering the difference of the times, Mo said it is challenging the ultimate carrying capacity. As long as one-tenth of it can be completed, the Russian army can hammer the Japanese on the ground.


    Unfortunately, transporting 145,000 tons of materials per month is also an unattainable dream.


    At least until the Siberian Railway is equipped with the surrounding facilities and the management system is complete, there is no feasibility.


    Since the outside world is generally optimistic that the Russians can win, naturally they do not think that the Tsarist government will go bankrupt. As long as the war is won, the loss can be passed on.


    Even if Japan is very poor, you can always squeeze out oil as long as you search carefully.


    It really doesn''t work, and it can be offset by labor. Different from lazy food..., Japanese workers are also high-quality labor.


    ...


    Just as Russia and Austria were trying to find a way for the frontline Russian army''s logistics, the situation in London became tense, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.


    Integrating industrial production capacity is itself a thankless job. For capitalists, the overall situation is far less important than making money.


    Naturally, everyone has no good impressions of the Campbell administration that promotes all this. The direct manifestation is: public opinion fiercely criticized, as if the Campbell government was the sinner who destroyed Britain.


    The opposition party also took the opportunity to initiate impeachment in the parliament. If it weren''t for King Edward VII''s personal support, and the competitors did not want to pick up the mess at this time, they were not aggressive. It is estimated that Downing Street has now changed owners.


    It''s nothing more than scolding, as long as it is a serious government, there is no one who does not get scolded. As long as it succeeds, the infamy can be washed away.


    Looking at the way Prime Minister Campbell is about to eat people, I know that things are definitely not going well.


    Promoted by people who are interested, the integration of industrial production capacity is regarded by the private sector as a government colluding consortium with the intention of annexing everyone''s industrial monopoly market.


    All of a sudden it was an endless stream of protests, and the shocking slogans of the demonstrators resounded throughout the British Isles. Small and medium-sized capitalists said to them-"No" with actual actions.


    Not only the people below resisted, but even the consortium lacked interest. "Monopoly market" sounds wonderful. If you really operate it, you will find that many industries can''t play it like this.


    The low threshold is one aspect. The key is for social stability. The Campbell government requires everyone not to lay off staff or drive up prices.


    In essence, the core advantage of monopoly lies in optimizing the corporate structure, reducing production costs, and self-controlling pricing power. Now that these two points are gone, what is the fun?


    Especially for financial consortia, this is a disaster. People are not interested in doing business honestly if they are used to making quick money.


    As 2% of the "28 Law", financiers are striving to control 120% of the world''s wealth. Naturally, everyone is "respectful" to the Campbell government''s plan.


    There was opposition from above and below, and the plan naturally could not be promoted. After working hard for a few months, Prime Minister Campbell found helplessly that he had gained a loneliness.


    Even if the government has imposed tariff barriers, the domestic sluggish industry has not improved much.


    Fierce international competition is only one aspect. The most important thing is that Britain has embarked on the old path of the original time-space usury empire. More and more domestic consortia like the financial industry, and fewer and fewer people are willing to do business honestly.


    The British government itself is not very strong, and its policy orientation can affect the domestic economy, but it does not have the ability to make a final decision.


    Even if the sunset industry lacks capital injection, even with government support, the development is not smooth.


    It can only be said that Campbell is too anxious. If you slow down and wait for the economic policies formulated before to ferment, so that the outside world can see that investment in industry is also profitable, someone will naturally join.


    Obviously, Campbell can''t afford to wait, nor can Britain. The turbulent international situation tells them that they must be "fast."


    Industry Minister Henry Burks: "The opposition from the private sector is growing, and all sectors of society are opposing the government''s intervention in the economic market.


    It is now impossible to integrate domestic industry in a short period of time. The Ministry of Industry is preparing to adjust the plan and start a backup plan. "


    Politicians who do not look back are always in the minority, and most politicians still prefer to "act according to circumstances."


    Seeing that the plan failed, the Ministry of Industry, as the specific executor, naturally had to find a way to deal with the aftermath.


    Campbell''s face became even more ugly when he heard "Start the backup plan." There is no way. To put it nicely is a "backup plan." The ugly one is to appease the capital community with national interests in exchange for everyone''s next cooperation.


    Of course, this "cooperation" must be established on the premise that the government abandons the industrial integration plan.


    The Minister of the Interior Azevedo said in an angry tone: "If you fail, you will fail. Since everyone doesn''t care about the overall situation, why should we be this villain!"


    This is true. The deeper he understands the country, the more desperate Azevedo feels.


    After the strong rise of the Holy Roman Empire, the dazzling British Empire only has its appearance.


    Free trade achieved the glory of the British Empire, and free trade also brought the British Empire into a path of no return.


    Under the free trade system, British capital gallops all over the world, earning a lot of money.


    Even though the economy of Shinra is larger, the capital market still has the right to speak more of the British. Shinra Capital uses industrial and commercial products to make profits, while British Capital relies on harvesting leeks for huge profits.


    Regardless of the long-term trade deficit of Britain in international trade, the profits made by British capital are no less than that of Shinra, or even more.


    In a sense, this is the core reason for the past few governments, even if they knew that the trade deficit was expanding, and they did not withdraw from the free trade system.


    Until the Campbell era, the grievances of the domestic industry and commerce industry had accumulated to a peak, and the contradictions could not be suppressed, and the strong men had to break their arms.


    With this cut, everyone discovered the fragility of Britain. Emerging technology fields are all lagging behind. The key is that even the traditional advantageous industries are now experiencing insufficient production capacity.


    Azevedo, who suffered a lot of anger outside, could no longer suppress his grievances, and couldn''t help breaking the jar.


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "Calm down, Sir Azevedo, Britain has reached the most critical moment, and we can no longer let anger affect our reason.


    Although the plan to integrate industrial production capacity is progressing slowly, it is not without gains. At least in the fields of steel and coal, resources are indeed more concentrated, and the increase in production capacity is just around the corner.


    Although the progress was a little slower than expected, we have not been in vain during this period. Using the Russo-Japanese War as a cover, the empire purchased a large amount of scarce materials from overseas.


    With these materials to supplement, in a short time, we will not fall into a disadvantage. "


    Fortunately, the atmosphere in the room became more tense without explanation. Everyone is paying attention to the illocutionary meaning, and if you don''t lose the wind for a short time, it means that the long-term competition will fall.


    Secretary of the Army Marcus Katzell: "We can''t solve the problem in essence when we negotiate and discuss it.


    As an island country, it is not wise to compete with Shenluo for industrial strength. Don''t forget that they are the overlords of Europe, and now the Russians are too busy moving eastward, and they can''t play a role at all.


    If the confrontation continues for a long time, we will not only face the Holy Roman Empire, but also the European world attached to their wings.


    From a military point of view, instead of waiting for the enemy to be ready and launching a challenge to us, it is better to take advantage of the current advantage to start first.


    No matter what method is adopted, as long as we can severely damage or even wipe out the Shenluo Navy, the situation will be reversed immediately.


    Even if they could not kill the Holy Roman Empire once, at least they would be able to rest for another twenty years. Believing in the power of the Imperial Navy, it is not difficult to do this. "


    After listening to Marcus''s proposal, Secretary of the Navy Swinding could no longer sit still: "Your Excellency thinks we don''t want to, but the problem now is that the main force of the Shenluo Navy stays in the Mediterranean.


    In the enemy¡¯s Mediterranean nest, covered by air force and shore artillery, the Imperial Navy would find it difficult to achieve success even if it ventured deep into it. "


    The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.


    As the leader of the British military, the Royal Navy must stand up to the task of defending Britain. Including all the decisive battle plans formulated by the British government, they are launched around the navy.


    The Royal Navy has indeed lived up to expectations. In the past two hundred years, it has been "God resists and kills God, Buddha resists and kills Buddha." With battles, the British Empire''s centuries of glory was laid.


    However, the strength of the Royal Navy has its limits. The enemy can''t come out of the nest, and they can''t do anything.


    Army Secretary Marcus made no show of weakness: "If the enemy refuses to come out for a decisive battle, then try to draw them out.


    At this time, no one still dreams of living in peace with the Holy Roman Empire, right?


    Anyway, we have to fight, so we might as well do it in advance to disrupt the enemy''s rhythm and increase our chances of winning. "


    Is Marcus really warlike?


    The answer is naturally: No.


    If there were more choices, he would never think about fighting Shinra now. If a war breaks out, not only the navy will have to push forward, but the army must also go up.


    If nothing else, the Cape of Good Hope must be held in a way. Without this important port, the route from the British Isles to India would be difficult.


    Not only the Cape of Good Hope, but Persia, Indochina Peninsula and other areas bordering on Shenra are facing challenges.


    But it doesn''t work if it doesn''t fight. Now the British government is already devoting all its resources to supporting the navy. As for the army of stepmothers, they can only follow and eat the leftovers.


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 Chapter 1106： Anxious

    War does not mean that it can be fought, especially with the British system, the cabinet government has no power to start a war gambling on the national destiny without authorization.


    But this kind of thing is not suitable for discussion in parliament. If hundreds of parliamentarians know it, it means the whole world knows it.


    When everyone''s arguing is over, don''t say it''s better to start first, and God bless you if you don''t get started first.


    Although the Royal Navy has an advantage, the Shenra Navy is not weak. If you follow the 70% standard theory of the original time-space book, you can now do it directly.


    After the new batch of battleships are installed, the gap between the strengths of the two sides will be even smaller. With the time difference between the first service, it is completely possible to get started.


    This kind of thing, don''t expect the king to come out to carry thunder. Edward VII is not George V, and he is not so foolish, and he will not help them.


    The Royal Navy has been dominating for too long, and the people have long been used to victory. In this context, it is right to win a naval battle, and it would be a heinous crime to lose.


    Frankly speaking, if it were not for a long term, Campbell would probably choose Hulong to pass and leave the trouble to the next.


    It''s not a joke, there are already people in the cabinet who are ready to "retreat". Including the Secretary of the Army who clamored the most.


    This is often the case in politics. Usually, the person who shouts the loudest slogans does the most intimidating thing.


    The reason couldn''t be more realistic. Everyone has confidence in the Royal Navy. Who has confidence in the lobster soldiers?


    The enemy may not be able to defeat the Royal Navy in naval warfare. Can the land warfare still be won?


    The Secretary of the Army, who had no bottom, naturally wanted to grease the soles of his feet.


    This is the case with British politics. As long as there is no major political taint, it has now retreated, and it can make a comeback in a few years.


    On the contrary, it is hard work with due diligence. Once there is a defeat on the battlefield, the Secretary of the Army, as one of the responsible persons, will have to do it.


    When they are in this position, those who can still throw the pot to the leader are all great gods. Throughout the history of the world, that is also one of the few.


    Others can retire, but Campbell, as prime minister, can''t escape. The interest groups behind him pushed him onto the stage at a high cost. Now is the harvest time. How can he shrink back?


    If you can''t hide, you can only give it a go. The island countries all have a heart for gambling, and gambling on national luck is not a Japanese patent.


    The British Navy''s challenge to the Spanish Invincible Fleet was also a gamble. The only difference is that the British are more prepared, while the notebook is to do it as soon as it gets hot.


    Shinra¡¯s newly-built warship is still in the dock, and there are still a few months to go before launching, and it will take time for the installation of the weapons and the running-in training.


    After all of these things are completed, the real combat effectiveness will be formed, which will be a year or two later. Such a long time is enough to create friction and provoke conflicts.


    On the contrary, how the Shinra Navy flickered out of the decisive battle was a big problem. If the enemy has been nesting in the Mediterranean to explode warships, and collect a hundred and eighty capital ships to come out, it will really be over.


    Campbell has personally experienced the gap in industrial strength. Competing for the number of piles, Britain really can''t keep up, even if it''s allies.


    The American-made products these days are copycats, and then copycats. If you want to play a high-tech battleship, even if you send a complete set of shipbuilding equipment and a complete set of design drawings, you will not be able to digest it in less than ten or eight years.


    The United States in the original time and space is much stronger than it is now, and the total amount of industry and economy is already the world''s largest.


    Watching the British engage in dreadnoughts, the Americans couldn''t bear their loneliness and ran to follow suit. As a result, it took three years and a month to build a South Carolina-class battleship with a displacement of 16,000 tons.


    Looking at the paper data, we know that Americans have created many of the best in the world. Including: lowest displacement, lowest power, slowest speed, highest firepower...


    It''s just that the performance can''t keep up. The speed of shipbuilding is also a snail. At the same time, the British built the world''s first dreadnought ship, and it took only 14 months to build.


    The external explanation is that the determination of the design plan has delayed the time, but under normal circumstances, isn''t it always the first to determine the design plan before starting work?


    Construction has already started, and the design plan has not yet been determined. There is only one possibility, that is, the technology cannot keep up and the original design plan cannot be completed.


    It¡¯s not surprising that the shipyard responsible for building the South Carolina-class battleship is digging and buying technology while constructing. It is understandable that the speed is slow.


    It is even worse now. After the division of the United States, the total amount of industry is less than half of the original time and space, and the quality is even less expected.


    Except for this ally who barely achieved industrialization, the remaining little brothers in Britain are really just little brothers.


    Don''t say it''s building dreadnought ships, and there are only a handful of people who can build ironclad ships. Among them, the shipbuilding industry is the most developed or is in war.


    Not to mention, most people dare not use the warships built by the Japanese this year, except for the Japanese Navy. With the Royal Navy''s pickiness of warships, it is impossible to catch the eye.


    Neither does this, nor does that work. In front of the British government, in fact, there is only the last way left-to start the war first and start the war before the enemy completes its preparations for war.


    Of course, the prerequisite is that Britain completes its preparations first. It would be embarrassing if you are not ready for it, and run to make the best move first.


    These are also inseparable from parliament. Without parliamentary approval, the British government has no power to spend hundreds of millions of pounds to prepare for war.


    On June 1, 1904, the Campbell government initiated a proposal to the Parliament, preparing to follow the example of the Holy Roman Empire to build a strategic material guarantee system.


    ...


    While the British government was busy arguing with the parliament, the transport airship that Shinra had sold to the tsarist government also arrived on the front lines of the Far East from Europe.


    You get what you pay for. Although the price of an airship is a bit more expensive, the speed of transportation is really beyond human capacity.


    A few hundred kilometers away, you can go back and forth on the same day. Once put into use, the logistical pressure of the Russian army was immediately reduced.


    The fortress stronghold that was originally hanging alone and could only be abandoned can now be defended by troops.


    Anyway, there is a wireless telegraph, and I am not afraid of being cut off by the enemy. If it is really urgent, you can also use airships to transport troops reinforcements.


    Without training, there are risks?


    Just kidding, no matter how high the risk is, it''s the gray animal who is taking a risk, regardless of the noble lords.


    As soon as the logistical pressure of the Russian army eased, the hard days of the Japanese army came. I have to admit that Mao Xiong''s combat effectiveness is really not a boast.


    Although it is not up to the world''s top level, the Japanese army that slings half a bucket of water is still enough. In particular, troops that were heavily influenced by Bushido and advocating bravery suffered heavy losses.


    Facts have once again proved that in front of thermal weapons, personal power is small. No matter how brave, the flesh and blood can''t withstand the machine gun cannon.


    Not only did they interrupt the Japanese offensive, the Russian army, which temporarily got rid of its logistical difficulties, even organized several counterattacks, all of which achieved considerable success.


    Tokyo, the defeat on the battlefield of the Far East, immediately caused panic in the base camp, and the shadow of the failure fell on everyone''s hearts.


    The enemy this time is the Russians. If it is not forced to be helpless, the Japanese government is not willing to go to war with the Russians at this time.


    But there is no way. The contradiction between Japan and Russia is not only a conflict of interest, but also personal grievances.


    At this point, even if they want to stop, the Russians will not let them go.


    Throwing away the battle report in his hand, Emperor Meiji reprimanded angrily: "You all take a good look, what battle has this been fought?


    The enemy''s Siberian Railway has not yet opened to traffic, and the Russians are now putting in only one or two forces. Even this will suffer, what about the next battle? "


    It can be seen that Emperor Meiji is really panicking now. The last time he reprimanded the military on the spot was during the Philippine Campaign.


    But the expression at the time was obviously not as exaggerated as it is now. This also illustrates the seriousness of the problem from the side.


    Japan cannot afford to lose, and Emperor Meiji cannot afford to lose either. Losing the war means being over, even if he is the emperor of Japan, his future fate will never be good.


    Either die or go into exile. Once it fell into the hands of the Russians, it was another canary in St. Petersburg.


    There is no doubt that the cold weather of St. Petersburg cannot accommodate canaries. When the Russians were almost done, it was his turn to receive the lunch.


    Even in the European world, the monarch has immunity, but that is only for European monarchs. Can''t hope in the Russians and recognize him as the emperor of Japan, right?


    The older a person is, the more afraid of death. Emperor Meiji is no exception. He hasn''t lived enough yet and doesn''t want to go down so early.


    Exiled overseas, it seems pretty good, but also not suitable for a monarch like him with few relatives.


    The exiled monarch without a protective umbrella is just a kid holding gold bricks in the downtown area. He might be eaten and wiped clean one day and sold to the Tsarist government.


    Facing the angry emperor, everyone lowered their heads tacitly. There is no way that Meiji is not Taisho, and everyone is not tolerant.


    Maybe it was enough to be here, so that in the Taisho period, everyone suppressed intentionally or unintentionally, and just drove Taisho crazy.


    In particular, several members of the military have buried their heads to the lowest level, reducing their sense of existence as much as possible, just like ostriches.


    Driven by the eyes of his colleagues, Katsaro, as the prime minister, had to stand up against thunder.


    "Your Majesty, calm down your anger. The frontline defeat is only temporary, and the overall state of affairs on the battlefield is still in our favor. As long as we work together, we can definitely..."


    Before Katsura finished speaking, Emperor Meiji''s murderous gaze cast over him, forcing him to swallow the words that followed.


    "I don''t want this nonsense. I have to boost my morale and tell the officers and soldiers on the front line. What I want is a response plan.


    Don''t tell me, you don''t know what this means. Once the Russians get rid of logistical pressure, can the Imperial Army really win? "


    It wasn''t that Emperor Meiji raised his morale and destroyed his own power. The fact is that the strength of Japan and Russia is too far apart, and neither in terms of quantity nor quality can compare to Russia.


    The only advantage is geographical location. The Russians had to travel through the vast snow of Siberia to reach the Far East, while the Japanese soldiers were close to their homes.


    There is a friend in Shanxian County: "Your Majesty, the logistics problem of the Russians has not really been solved. At the moment, they mainly rely on airships to increase the transportation speed.


    However, airships have limited capacity and have high requirements for weather, and transportation costs are surprisingly high. It is simply impossible to meet the needs of more than 400,000 Russian troops on the front line.


    Moreover, we are not without solutions. As early as the European War, Shenluo used planes to deal with French airships. The effect was very good, and we can now follow suit.


    The real trouble is the Far Eastern Empire. If they hadn''t sold strategic materials to the Russians, the Russian army on the front line would have collapsed now.


    I suggest that the Imperial Navy send out once to warn the Far Eastern Empire to settle down and order them to stop selling supplies to the Russians. "


    Although he is reluctant to admit it, it is the Far Eastern Empire that is in the wind and rain that determines the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War.


    Without waiting for the Admiralty''s response, Foreign Minister Kazuo Inoue was the first to object: "No! At this time, we are not suitable for stimulating the Far Eastern Empire.


    If they are pressed into a hurry and directed towards the Russians, the empire will be really dangerous. "


    The military and the government see the problem differently. The threat of force is indeed the simplest and most effective way to solve the problem, but it will take time.


    At this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is too late to win over the Far Eastern Empire. How can it tolerate the military pushing the other side into the arms of the enemy?


    Ito Hirobumi: "Inoue-kun is right. Now they really cannot stimulate the Far Eastern Empire. Now that they remain neutral, it is the best result for the Empire.


    Don''t forget that they had a secret agreement with the Russians. If it weren''t for the Russians to be too greedy, Xin Chounian not only failed to pull the Far Eastern Empire, but instead followed the fire, the situation in the Far East would be completely different.


    If they are stimulated again, and Shinra reconciles them in the middle, chances are that the two countries will form an alliance again.


    Our strength is limited, and it is impossible to face two big countries at the same time. Although the Far Eastern Empire is rotten, the new army trained still has some combat effectiveness.


    A Russian makes us exhausted. If the two countries join forces, the empire has no chance of winning.


    As long as the Far Eastern Empire does not openly support the Russians at the moment, we must focus on winning.


    The aftermath of the old enmity in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 has not dissipated. In order to keep them neutral, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done everything possible.


    Now the Far East imperial government has not moved at all, it is just some smuggling by the people, there is no need to make a fuss.


    Whether it is sending troops to intercept or bribing bandits and bandits for sabotage, the problem can be solved, so why make a fuss? "


    The overall situation has always been what the Japanese military lacks most. Perhaps the influence of Bushido thought is too deep, or perhaps the militaryism is too extreme, and the Japanese army likes to disagree with one another¡ªdo it!


    Had it not been for the Meiji government to be strong enough to suppress the military''s arrogance, and let the Japanese military toss on its own, it would have long since destroyed Japan.


    It''s just that this kind of suppression, with the outbreak of war, has become increasingly weak. It can be said that after every victory in a foreign war, the military''s power will swell.


    After the death of these old officials, the Japanese military completely lost control. And not only is the government losing control of the military, but the top military leaders also lost control of the radical officers and soldiers below.


    The signs of loss of control have already appeared right now, but everyone is busy with the war and did not realize this "small problem".


    Yamaxian Yutomo: "Ito-kun, things are not that simple. The imperial army has already been fighting smuggling.


    Unlike the scattered smuggling before, the smuggling activities now have become large-scale.


    Caravans, large and small, gathered together to form an escort. They were even equipped with machine guns and mortars, and their combat power surpassed the regular army of the Far Eastern Empire.


    Not to mention ordinary bandits and bandits, even if the number of the imperial army is less than a brigade, they can''t help it.


    What''s more, behind these caravans there are also local snakes participating. Every time we organize troops to encircle and suppress, we will leak news in advance. "


    Benefits are always the best catalyst. With Louis''s participation, although the rebate was still to be given, the payment of goods was never hacked by the Russian bureaucrats.


    Benefits are guaranteed, and everyone''s enthusiasm for participation also rises. Compared with the white money, the bandits and bandits are nothing at all.


    Even if the Japanese army personally went into battle, it was useless. If the number of troops sent is small, they will be pushed back by caravan escorts; if the number of troops sent is too large, news will be leaked.


    Fighting on other people''s territory, wanting to mobilize the army without leaving any traces, there is simply no possibility of realization.


    With arms dealers participating, there is no shortage of radio stations. It can be said that the message transmission of the caravan is more smooth and convenient than the command transmission of the Japanese army.


    If it weren''t for it, friends in Shan County wouldn''t raise it. After all, this would be a shame.


    ...


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 Chapter 1107： Diplomacy first

    The Russo-Japanese War was just a small intervention, and its impact on the international situation was far less than the closely watched conflict between Britain and Austria.


    Since Britain withdrew from the free trade system, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated sharply. The friction and conflict that were previously suppressed by the two countries have also emerged recently.


    In particular, the non-governmental media, as if watching the excitement is not too big an issue, not only contributed to it, but also exaggerated the conflict intentionally or unintentionally, and some even publicly called out "war".


    There is tension in the air, and anyone who is slightly sensitive to the situation knows that the pace of war is approaching.


    It''s not that no one is trying to persuade them. Many experts, scholars and celebrities in the society have issued a call, hoping that the two governments can sit down and have a good talk.


    But there is no use for eggs. The conflict of core interests between the two parties is too great, and no one can make major concessions.


    If they could negotiate, the two sides would have compromised long ago. Who wants to fill the bottomless pit of war with real money, thinking everyone is warlike?


    To sign a peace agreement, Franz has no objection, even maintaining the status quo is acceptable.


    The problem is that the British dare not agree. The British Isles is just that big, and the development potential is inherently restricted.


    If no restrictions are imposed and the current situation continues to develop, the power gap between the two sides will only grow wider.


    The British government is unwilling to make concessions. It is even more unrealistic to expect Shinra to abandon martial arts. The bottom line of the Vienna government is very clear, at best maintaining the status quo without interference.


    Since no compromise can be reached at the negotiating table, it can only be determined on the battlefield according to the law of the jungle.


    The city gate caught fire, and the pond fish was hit.


    The two big gangsters of Britain and Shinra will fight decisively. Naturally, the European world will not be peaceful. Standing in line is an eternal topic.


    Supporting one family is bound to offend the other. If you want to remain neutral in the battle for hegemony, you must first have the strength to support it.


    Unfortunately, there are only a handful of countries with this strength, and even fewer in Europe.


    For a small country, "standing in line" is no less than a test of life and death. Once the wrong bet is placed, the country will not die, but the government will be destroyed.


    The most pleasant standing in line was probably the anti-French war ten years ago.


    When the Vienna government came out to recruit people, the overall situation was almost determined. The war was over just after standing in the team.


    This is not the case now. It is hard to tell who won the Anglo-Austrian war this time.


    Both have their own advantages. Anyone may become the final winner, and it is even possible that no one can do anything about it, and it will end up losing.


    Around the speculation about the outcome of the war, a bunch of military experts are conducting analysis.


    This is a test of everyone''s judgment. Except for those small foreign countries that have followed the Shenluo early and determined their camps in advance, the remaining countries have to choose a camp, or a gamble on national luck.


    The first to bear the brunt is naturally the Nordic Federation, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Except for these three, other countries supported Shinra in the last round.


    Not to mention that all of them can eat big meat, but as a victorious country in the anti-French war, everyone follows the Shinra, and the broth is always drunk.


    In this regard, the Vienna government is far better than the British. Just look through the history books and you will know that following the allies of the British gangsters, immortality is also half disabled.


    Not being cheated to death by allies is regarded as God blessing, and being able to save money is an explosion of character.


    Even if there are trophies to be divided, there are pits everywhere. It seems that if there is no contradiction for a day, the British will feel uncomfortable.


    There is such a sharp contrast, a country that has followed the Shenluo for a while, and eats real benefits, the possibility of job-hopping is very slim.


    As a neutral country, the Netherlands, the Nordic Federation, and Portugal are embarrassed.


    In terms of interests, the three countries do not have core conflicts of interest with the British and Austrian countries, let alone hatred of the country and the family. It seems that they can do with anyone.


    Geographically, the three countries are a proper tragedy. They are all coastal countries, and they happen to be facing the Atlantic Ocean to the north.


    This is embarrassing. The land will be threatened by Shinra and the sea will be threatened by Britain. No matter where you stand, it feels like a pit.


    There is no doubt that the three countries of the Netherlands, Portugal, and the Nordic Federation are the pond fishes that were affected by the fire at the city gate.


    Relatively speaking, Portugal is a little happier. Because of their geographical location, they are far away from the European continent, and between the two countries of France and Spain.


    Even if a war breaks out, they will not become a battlefield. As long as they are not too active, they may be able to fool it.


    The Nordic Commonwealth can be considered improvised, and at any rate it is also a middle country. If they insisted on not standing in line, Shinra and Britannia also took them.


    Clearing the market is too difficult, and the benefits are not proportional to the effort. No one wants to go to the swedish ravines to fight guerrillas, at least not to take care of them until the outcome is determined.


    The future may be suppressed, but it will not be too serious. As long as the performance is sufficiently safe, a few years of forbearance will pass.


    The most tragic is undoubtedly the Netherlands, which happens to be between Britain and Shinra, very close to both sides.


    To support the British, the troops of the Holy Roman Empire will be able to come in on the same day; to support the Holy Roman Empire, the Royal Navy will teach them how to be humans every minute.


    If the British government is bold enough to launch a landing operation, the Netherlands is also one of the first choices.


    Of course, so is Belgium next door. It''s just that Belgium stands early. As the younger brother of the direct line, the Vienna government must take care of it.


    Among other things, with so many military airports in Belgium, it is worth the capital of the Vienna government.


    After all, to bomb the British Isles, taking off from here is too suitable, it can be regarded as a forward position.


    Theoretically speaking, it is also a good choice to kick off the counterattack from France. You can take advantage of Fao''s hatred.


    It''s a pity that this thing is not suitable for the British. Britain and France are also feuds, and the mass foundation may not be much better.


    What''s more, pushing all the way from France to Shenluo is too far away. It simply can''t play the role of a surprise attack, and can only fight positional wars honestly.


    The difference in the strength of the two armies is too great, but if the British government has an IQ online, they will not think of a decisive battle with Shinra on land.


    Even if Tou Tie initiates the landing operation, it is of greater political propaganda significance than actual military significance. Acting to show that you are fighting back, just give the country an explanation.


    It was actually staged in the two world wars in the original time and space. For political needs, the British have launched many head-off battles.


    Although he did not achieve any decent record, he successfully pitted his allies!


    Franz fully understands the plight of the Netherlands, but politics is not about conscience, and the pressure that should be exerted is still a lot.


    Under the general situation, no one can help, let alone a Dutchman, even Franz can''t be aloof.


    Along with the constant tensions in the international situation, the semi-retired Franz the Great also had to show up frequently to increase everyone''s confidence.


    There is no way, who makes the protagonist this time be the navy?


    Just as the British wanted to fool the Shenluo Navy out, Franz also wanted to fool the British Navy in, relying on joint sea and air operations to seal the victory.


    It''s a pity that everyone is not a good fool. Even if the Vienna government invited them in the name of naval exchanges, the British only took out a few old battleships to make up the number.


    The broken ship, not to mention the credibility of the government to sneak attack. Even if the war had broken out, Franz would not take a look.


    Everyone is smart, and they are all guarded. If you want to win by opportunism, there is no operability at all.


    However, as a challenger, if you want to win the war, the Shenra Navy must take the initiative to fight the British.


    Don''t say that other people have no bottom, even Franz himself lacks confidence in his navy. Dare to challenge, that is, he prepared a pile of numbers from the beginning.


    Learn from the Americans in World War II. Winning first is not a win. Only when you smile is the real winner.


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz asked while waving a big brush: "After our news was released, what was the international reaction?"


    If you look closely, it is a pair of ink paintings. If it happened in East Asia, this would not be surprising, but it would be very unusual that this is Europe.


    This is all pediatrics, perhaps because of age, Franz has become more willful.


    In addition to staying sane politically, he has completely indulged himself in daily life. In this world with so few entertainment activities, it is not surprising to pick up the hobbies of the past.


    As for whether the hobbies are too different, whether they will be eye-catching, that is no longer within Franz''s consideration.


    The only regret is that Franz didn''t have the painter at home, and his imitated picture of a bird facing a phoenix under his artistic processing turned into a picture of a chicken pecking at rice.


    It doesn''t matter, these guys on the scene can''t tell the difference between the grass chicken and the phoenix anyway. As to whether it will distort everyone''s aesthetics, it is not within Franz''s consideration.


    In fact, Franz was forced to play ink painting. Because his oil painting skills are also not good enough, he is ashamed to go out to meet people. You can only play things that everyone doesn''t understand, and it''s convenient to take them out and pretend to be fools.


    High-class society, if there is no artistic cell, it is easy to be despised as a bun.


    The professionals saw through the help, and that was completely overthinking. If you don''t believe me, just take a pair out for auction, as long as you cover it with Franz''s impression, it is definitely worth more than the original painting of the saint.


    The artwork that has withstood the test of the market is the real artwork. If there is a problem with the work, it must be due to insufficient artistic accomplishment.


    Everyone got used to the emperor¡¯s special hobbies. It''s nothing more than some calligraphy and painting that you don''t understand, it''s not a problem at all.


    Foreign Secretary Leo stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, the reaction of the international community is very fierce. No country wants us to have a war with the British, including our allies.


    Since the news was delivered, the phone number of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was blown up, and they all came to inquire about the situation.


    Among them, the Dutch were the most active, communicating with more than a dozen countries, including Belgium, Spain, and the Nordic Federation, in preparation for diplomatic mediation. "


    The news that a war might break out caused the entire European world to lose sleep, and Franz set a record.


    But it¡¯s not surprising to think about it. The war broke out between Shinra and Britain. One of the European countries counts as one, and they all have to bear the loss. The only difference is that the degree of damage is different.


    Apart from other things, everyone''s maritime trade is out of play. Once the war breaks out, the two sides are bound to block each other.


    When Shinra wanted to block Britain, he had to pull the European countries to do it together, or it would be useless.


    The British are the same. Just cut off the overseas trade of the Holy Roman Empire and not block other European countries. Is it still blockade?


    Being cut off overseas trade lines, the two big hooligans may not be what will happen, but many small countries will definitely suffer heavy losses.


    If the duration is short, it''s okay, everyone bites their teeth and the matter is over; if the war drags on and the winner is delayed, everyone will be tragedy.


    In particular, several countries that rely on maritime trade may collapse directly due to war.


    In this context, it is normal for everyone to react violently. If there is no response, that is the problem.


    Finished the last point, put down the pen, picked up the towel and wiped his hands, Franz slowly said: "Let¡¯s officially contact the countries!


    They want to conduct diplomatic mediation, so don''t stop them. Without experiencing failure, countries will not easily submit.


    Tell them that as long as the British are willing to maintain the status quo, they can sign a peace agreement with them.


    When necessary, in order to show our peace-loving sincerity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can unilaterally make a promise not to initiate war, and buy time for the construction of warships. "


    In the face of international interests, treaties are a piece of waste paper, and promises are even more a joke.


    In recent decades, the Vienna government has not breached the contract, it is only because the default bargaining chip is not big enough.


    When it comes to world hegemony, it is completely different. Only if you can fool the British and lay the foundation for winning the war, even if it is worth losing the credibility of the government.


    Well, Franz didn''t have any hope. The British are not stupid. Maintaining the status quo does not include stopping shipbuilding.


    Only now that this batch of warships are in service, the Royal Navy is still barely able to withstand it, and it will not lose control.


    But if there is a sentence that follows the old calendar and builds more than a dozen dreadnought ships every year, the British government can only run away.


    There is no doubt that Franz can do this kind of thing. At this crossroads now, he can no longer stand back.


    All domestic interest groups, large and small, are now trying to overturn the British top pie. How can they retreat if they retire?


    Foreign Secretary Leo: "Okay, Your Majesty! I''ll go back and implement it, and promise to throw the responsibility for initiating the war on the British."


    Although the Vienna government has formulated a detailed combat plan, there is still no precise conclusion about when the war will be launched.


    But one thing is certain, that is, after the dumplings start, the later the war breaks out, the better.


    In this context, throwing the pot of war to the British has changed from impossible to possible.


    Just drag it, time is on the side of Shinra. The delay of the Vienna government does not mean that the British have also delayed.


    According to the most popular theory, whoever can''t help starting a war first is the instigator of the war.


    As for the cause and effect, just ignore it, ordinary people don''t think so much.


    If it''s just an ordinary war, it doesn''t matter who initiated it first. This time it is different. A large school of pond fish will be affected by the battle between Shinra and Britain.


    In the event of unwarranted disaster, I must give everyone a catharsis and vent the grievances in my heart.


    Although the world overlord, there is no one who will not be scolded, but it is better to let the British push the tank than to pull out hatred.


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 Chapter 1108： see through

    London


    "Your Excellency, the empire is preparing to launch a war against the Holy Roman Empire. Has it been approved by the Parliament?"


    "Your Excellency, why start this war? What can we get?"


    "Your Excellency, is the empire ready? How high is our chance of winning?"


    ...


    When he woke up, Prime Minister Campbell, who was still in a daze, was surrounded by reporters as soon as he left the house.


    Overwhelming problems, frantically swept to him. The hidden traps are even more numerous. With the old spicy experience, Campbell knew that these reporters were going to do something again.


    For this group of unscrupulous media, as long as there is big news that can increase the sales of newspapers, it doesn''t really matter whether Britain will fight against Shinra.


    I have long been accustomed to the media''s routines. After a short pause, Prime Minister Campbell waved his hand and said: "The government will hold a special press conference to answer these questions.


    Now I can only tell you that the government is not ready to launch a war against the Holy Roman Empire, but we are not afraid of war either.


    Please do not believe the rumors circulating in the market. Great Britain is a peace-loving country. We are willing to work with peace-loving countries around the world to maintain world peace. "


    After getting rid of the reporter, Campbell''s face suddenly became gloomy. The reporter came so quickly, it was obvious that someone was behind the organization and planning.


    If he hadn''t reacted quickly and fooled the past in time, maybe he would have been trapped now.


    Britain¡¯s system is already very complete. The government has no power to wage war against a big country without the approval of the parliament.


    On the issue of safeguarding their own power, lawmakers have never relaxed. Whenever there is a little wind, Campbell can''t think of a good life.


    Campbell has no energy to condemn the shameless actions of competitors. The biggest problem right now is that the window paper was punctured and Britain was forced to the edge of the cliff.


    "Sneak attack" and "entice the enemy", you don''t have to think about it. Reporters all know that a war is about to break out between Britain and Shinra, which means that the whole world knows.


    ...


    In full anger, Campbell called an emergency cabinet meeting.


    "The news has leaked out, and public opinion is very unfavorable to us. Some time ago, we proposed to strengthen the strategic material reserve, and now it is also regarded as evidence by the outside world.


    The opposition party will not let go of this opportunity. According to its inherent routine, it usually starts with reporters and then with questions from parliamentarians.


    Without a reasonable explanation, our lives will be sad. In order to prevent the situation from worsening, we must come up with a plan today. "


    Infighting is an indispensable part of British politics. The critical situation is only their experience, and the opposition parties cannot feel it.


    Different from the high level of the Shinra government, which climbs up one step at a time, the high level of the British government all climbed to the sky from the election.


    Even if there is an excess, it is only a few days in the parliament. Only a few have experience in the government.


    Even if you have experience of performing duties, it is of gilded significance, which is higher than the actual meaning. Most of the time, they only put on their names and do not perform specific duties.


    Of course, this does not mean that the top government officials are idiots. It is impossible to win in complex political struggles and stand out from elections all the way without extraordinary ability.


    What everyone lacks is administrative experience. Generally speaking, after being elected, there will be a professional team to help disseminate relevant knowledge, and there will be an advisory group assisting in handling government affairs.


    The effect will be known by the number of exotic policies during his tenure. Generally speaking, the worse the prime minister''s personal ability, the greater the appetite of interest groups, and the more messy policies he will launch.


    If you have a strong learning ability, or you have been exposed to relevant knowledge in advance, it will be no problem to get rid of these advisory groups that are flooded with interest groups.


    Anyone who wants to make a difference must get rid of dependence on the advisory group and jump out of the circle drawn by interest groups.


    However, these are all things after election. When ordinary politicians are in the opposition, they have no access to relevant knowledge at all, so naturally they don''t need to think about that much.


    This is also the reason why political families are more likely to succeed. Everyone''s innate knowledge is not on the same level.


    Now is no exception. In the eyes of most British people, the Royal Navy is still invincible across the world, and the British Empire is still in full swing.


    The rise of the Holy Roman Empire is indeed a trouble, but it is only a trouble. With the Royal Navy, Britain is not afraid of any enemies.


    As for the deeper gaps in national power, industrial gaps, population gaps... all are not within the scope of everyone''s knowledge.


    It''s not that there are no "people of insight" who come out to do science, but now is the most glorious era in Britain. Everyone is immersed in the glory of the sunless empire and simply ignores the crisis.


    The ignorant is fearless. I don''t know the difference in national power between the two sides, and I still think that Britain is the once arrogant empire of the sun that never sets, and naturally there is no pressure to drag it back.


    Foreign Secretary Adam: "The news about our preparations for the war should have not been leaked out, or else the opposition party has already attacked, and the outside world will not be so peaceful at all.


    Judging from the current state of affairs, most people inferred from the current international situation that we are going to fight against Shinra.


    Or the Vienna government was aware of our intentions and deliberately released news in an attempt to disrupt our strategic layout.


    The opposition party just took advantage of this opportunity to use the power of the media to fuel the flames. If they really had the evidence of our planning war, they would have gone to the parliament for impeachment.


    In a sense, this situation is also a good thing for us.


    By directly clarifying the contradiction between the empire and the Shinra, we can also take the opportunity to promote the Shinra threat theory and prepare for the next war.


    So far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received enquiries from many European countries, as well as a peace proposal led by the Dutch government.


    On the surface, this is because European countries do not want this war to break out. Isn''t the deeper reason why they are afraid of the Holy Roman Empire?


    We must know that during the European War, the Vienna government responded with a single response and formed an anti-French alliance without much cost. "


    Regardless of Adam''s analysis, he is actually panicked. No matter who released the news, the enemy will be prepared.


    I was worried about how to fool the main force of the Shenluo Navy, but now that the enemy is prepared, it is even more difficult to achieve.


    Unable to inflict heavy damage to the Shinra Navy as soon as the war started, their quick fight and quick decision plan was declared bankrupt.


    Once the war continues, the good days in Britain are over. Among other things, the European market is completely gone.


    Just look at the reactions of European countries. Everyone opposes war between the two countries. In addition to worrying about standing in the wrong team, the more important thing is that the war will continue.


    In the eyes of the outside world, the Holy Roman Empire has the advantage of land power, while Britain has the advantage of sea power. If it really starts to fight, no one can do anything for a while.


    The Netherlands reacted most violently. In addition to its geographical location, the most important thing is that they rely heavily on maritime trade.


    Once the war between Britain and Shinra became anxious, mutual blockade was inevitable, and the interruption of maritime trade was inevitable.


    If it''s a short three or five months of friendly matches, it doesn''t matter, everyone''s tolerance will pass.


    If the war lasts for three or five years, there is no doubt that countries like the Netherlands and Portugal, which rely heavily on overseas trade, will not collapse.


    In this context, everyone has only one way to go, and that is to help one side win the war and end the trade blockade as soon as possible.


    Either the European countries will follow the British gang and pull off Shenluo together; or everyone will follow in the footsteps of Shenluo and desperately explode warships and overturn the Royal Navy.


    There is no doubt that no matter who it is, everyone will suffer heavy losses. Especially the Netherlands, which is very likely to become a battlefield, will lose money even if it is the right person.


    Don''t expect to rely on spoils to make up for losses, it is a picture cake. The previous anti-French war is an example. In nominal terms, everyone has received huge compensations, but in reality, the French government has no money to pay.


    No money means no money. Regardless of your abilities and methods, the French government still can''t change it.


    If it weren¡¯t for a piece of land that was cut back from France after the war, it would be worthless.


    The size of a small country is limited, and its strength cannot support its ambition. It is estimated that those who want to profit from the Anglo-Austrian War, besides the tsarist government, are also the United States thousands of miles away.


    Other countries have the same ambitions or not. Their stomachs are not good and they cannot eat greasy food. When the meat is delivered to the mouth, you can only smell it.


    As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Britain, Adam''s personal ability is still very strong. It''s a pity that the reality is in front of him, no matter how much he can fool around, he is not sure to pull people to his side.


    Of course, they can also emulate the flexible diplomatic strategy of the original time and space, allowing countries to remain neutral and engage in overseas trade.


    It''s just that this requires the cooperation of the opponents. If the Vienna government does not buy it and just wants to recruit people, everyone still has to choose the camp.


    Can European countries bear the diplomatic pressure of the Holy Roman Empire?


    No one can answer this question. Theoretically speaking, as long as European countries are united and neutral, the Vienna government can only pinch their noses.


    But this probability is too low, not all countries have this courage. The hearts of the people are uneven. As long as a few countries take the lead, the rest can only follow.


    The situation is already very dangerous for Britain. Once the operation is wrong, then standing opposite Britain is not just the Holy Roman Empire, but the entire European world.


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "Sir, all European countries are clueless. Their position has never been firm.


    Because of geopolitics, our influence on the European continent cannot be compared with the Holy Roman Empire.


    Relying solely on political means, we may not be disadvantaged; however, once the Vienna government adopts military means and directly threatens by force, it will be difficult for us to compete with them.


    Unless we can win over Russia and Spain, and only with their two countries taking the lead, European countries will be able to withstand the pressure of the Vienna government.


    Considering our relationship with Russia and Spain, I don''t think we can bring them here now. If they can remain neutral in the war, then God bless them. "


    It is not that Asquis is pessimistic, but that the previous administrations were too bad. I just care about myself, leaving them too messy.


    There is no way, Britain''s world hegemony is stepping on Spain''s superiority. In the Philippine battle ten years ago, Spain was again scoured by Britain''s younger brother.


    The new hatred and the old hatred are added together, and there is also a dispute over the sovereignty of the Strait of Gibraltar. The Spanish government can only follow them unless the collective brain is flooded.


    Not to mention the Anglo-Russian relationship, the Indian issue is a dead knot that cannot be solved by both sides. The current Russo-Japanese War is also a new hatred added to the old hatred.


    Even if the Tsarist government was extremely jealous of Shenluo, it would still be impossible to let them sell iron aid to Britain.


    There is no one taking the lead, and the European countries that are accustomed to being turbulent, naturally it is impossible to jump out and fight against Shinra.


    Of course, there is also a Nordic Federation that can fool you, and this one has the strength to remain neutral.


    It''s a pity that this person has limited political appeal, and he can''t be the leader, let alone be the big brother.


    The European world cannot count on it. No one wants to be a thug at this time. It is naturally difficult to win the war with Shinra.


    ...


    After all, the war must be fought by the military, and Campbell could only pretend not to hear the complaints of the civilian officials.


    Now the arrow is on the line and I have to send it. If the war is difficult and difficult to fight, can it be avoided?


    If the war is stopped now, I guess the Vienna government will be crazy. Don''t do anything. After ten or eight years, hegemony will be delivered to the door.


    "What plans does the Admiralty have?"


    Strategy is not enough, tactics come together. Since the overall national strength cannot be conquered, the Royal Navy can only explode and continue to create miracles for Britain.


    I saw Secretary of the Navy Swinding picking up a baton and walking to the hanging world map and said: "Although the main naval forces of the Holy Roman Empire are tucked away in the Mediterranean, there are still several sub-compartments overseas.


    Although there are few capital ships in these fleets, the tonnage of the fleet is not low, accounting for almost 40% of the total tonnage of the Shinra Navy.


    In the event that it cannot induce a decisive battle with the main enemy forces, the Navy Department plans to resolve these overseas problems first.


    Several other fleets are not worth mentioning, mainly the Austrian South Seas Fleet and the Central American Fleet. Not only do dreadnoughts act as flagships, but other auxiliary warships are mostly new warships.


    These warships have one common feature-they run fast.


    Obviously, the enemy was well prepared. Attempt to use these high-speed warships to attack our merchant ships after the war broke out.


    We plan to attack the enemy''s two squadrons immediately after the war breaks out to eliminate threats on the trade line in advance.


    In this regard, the Japanese did a good job. They successfully attacked Spain, the Far Eastern Empire, and Russia. We can follow suit. "


    Morality does not exist. As long as he can win the war, Swinding doesn''t mind breaking the convention once.


    Anyway, the history books are written by the victors, as long as the Holy Roman Empire is defeated, all bad behaviors can be washed away.


    It is better to kill the enemy''s squadron first than to wait for the war to break out and be attacked by the enemy''s merchant ships.


    The Royal Navy, which started as a pirate, is too familiar with these businesses. So at a glance, Swinding understood the plan of the Vienna government.


    If left alone, I am afraid that the war has just broken out and Britain''s maritime trade routes will suffer severe damage.


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 Chapter 1109： Tangled Tsar

    The government is acting, and the people are not idle. The fastest response was the capital market. The prices of strategic materials in the futures market continued to rise, and the stock market also staged a double-eyed battle.


    One of the companies engaged in overseas trade counts as one, and all of them fell doubtful of life. Instead, the military industry sector rose rapidly.


    For their own interests, capitalists engaged in overseas trade swiftly acted and launched powerful anti-war activities across Europe.


    Especially the small European countries, almost all the people participated together, and submitted petitions to the British and Austrian embassies abroad, calling on the two countries to calm down and solve the problem through negotiation.


    It''s a pity that there is no use for eggs. Both the British and Shinra''s chariots have been activated, and they can''t be stopped if they want to stop.


    It is not that Franz did not respect public opinion, on the contrary, it was because of public opinion that the war was launched. Although the voice of civil anti-war is rising, the voice of the main battle is even louder!


    Apart from the group of people whose interests have been damaged, the only anti-war in the country are idealists. There is no doubt that compared with the whole society, the voices of these people are simply insignificant.


    There is no way, the British deer is too fat. If the British Empire continues to flourish, everyone can only hold back even if they have ambitions.


    The reality is very cruel. The British missed the second industrial revolution, which directly led to their disadvantaged position in international competition.


    Although everyone originally doubted the strength of the British, they were shocked by the prestige of the Royal Navy and did not dare to act rashly for a while.


    However, as the British announced their withdrawal from the free trade system, they immediately leaked their bottom line, and everyone suddenly discovered that the old world factories are now fading away.


    Once the weakness is exposed, it is obviously impossible to have the deterrence before.


    There are still a lot of smart people in this world. Franz can think of killing the British with numbers, and naturally some people can think of it.


    With the advantages of industrial size, Shinra can do it: For every warship the British builds, they will build two to compete with it.


    The navy is a technical arms, but also a scientific and technological arms. No matter how elite the Royal Navy is, it is impossible to be one enemy two at sea.


    At least when the performance of the two warships is almost the same, it is impossible to achieve one enemy two.


    So the question is, why should the British be the bosses because of the stronger comprehensive national power?


    This is not a fight for fame, and there are a lot of benefits behind it. The biggest dividend is naturally currency hegemony, which is almost tied to world hegemony.


    In the past ten or twenty years, the British hegemony has not been stable enough. Even with the currency hegemony of the pound sterling, Aegis has lost a large part of it.


    But no matter how much you share, it''s not as good as eating alone. No one can refuse to kill the British and enjoy currency hegemony exclusively.


    Not only that, the British also have the most fertile colonies in their hands, which is a great temptation for nobles and commoners.


    It''s not a joke to turn over once. According to Franz the Great''s consistent style, the most fertile land is to be banned, and everyone is not tempted.


    Everyone is looking forward to the moon, and finally waited until the British Empire fell. If you don''t hurry up, what will happen to the British in the future?


    There are precedents for this. The veteran empire of the Holy Roman Empire is a typical example of a rebirth. There is no guarantee that the British cannot do it.


    No matter how you look at it, Britain is now much stronger than the shattered Shenluo back then, and the difficulty of revival is much lower.


    As long as they are fine-tuned internally, and then made up for the homework that was left in the second industrial revolution, they will still be a powerful empire that never sets.


    There is no need to crush the strength of Shenluo. As long as the strengths of the two sides are close, the Vienna government cannot launch a challenge that is doomed to lose both.


    Perhaps Britain will be more declining in the future, but everyone''s patience has been consumed almost, and they are not willing to wait any longer.


    What''s more, the British will not wait to die. If the reform is really that simple, Campbell will not stop.


    It is precisely because I have changed everything that can be changed. When it was time to "reform", I suddenly got stuck, and I had no choice but to suppress competitors to consolidate hegemony.


    As a result, looking back, competitors have become giants. Don''t talk about suppressing competitors, it''s good not to be suppressed by competitors.


    Not willing to surrender hegemony, the British will naturally be no exception. Driven by interests, the British Empire couldn''t help starting the chariot.


    In St. Petersburg, Nicholas II had an unknown hunch since the conflict between Shinra and Britain intensified.


    Although he dreamed that he wanted to provoke a war between Britain and Austria in order to act as a fisherman and get the most benefit from it.


    But the time is wrong now! The Russian Empire was stuck in the quagmire of the Far East. Before the Japanese were dealt with, there was no time to distract him.


    Do not say that the fisherman has benefited. Even the Far East battlefield needs the help of the Vienna government to be able to sustain it.


    In this context, Mo said it was the fisherman who had benefited, and he would be lucky if he did not suffer from the fish.


    The outbreak of war between Britain and Shinra will affect the foreign trade of the whole of Europe, and the Russian Empire will naturally be no exception.


    If it''s just a simple trade damage, in order to be able to make Shinra and Britain fight, Nicholas II would naturally not mind.


    The problem is that the logistics of the Russian army on the Far East battlefield are all transported from the European continent.


    Except for a small amount that was sent across Siberia to the Far East, most of them were transferred by sea and land via the Far East Empire, and then delivered to the frontline troops through smuggling.


    The outbreak of war between Shinra and Britain will definitely affect the maritime communication lines. In particular, ships that transport strategic materials are the focus of the two sides'' strikes against each other.


    Injuries are inevitable. It''s okay to encounter the Shinra Navy on the way, and will not seize one''s own ship, and encountering the Royal Navy would be a tragedy.


    Nicholas II did not think that his own face would be able to open up the British. You must know that Britain and Japan are allies. There has always been only hatred between Britain and Russia.


    If the materials are deducted halfway, the Russian officers and soldiers on the front line will be tragedy. Without sufficient logistical supplies, they can''t fight a war.


    Thinking of this, without any hesitation, Nicholas II immediately ordered: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent people to remind us of our previous orders and at the same time increase orders to the major military factories in Shinra.


    At all costs, we must also rush to send at least one year''s worth of strategic materials to the Far East before the outbreak of the war between the two countries. "


    No hurry, no time is waiting. But any slowness may lead to the defeat of the war.


    Fortunately, the smuggling network has been opened up. You only need to send the materials to the Far Eastern Empire, and someone will take over and deliver them to the front lines. The tsarist government only needs to give money.


    Foreign Minister Mikhailovich: "Your Majesty, will this be too hasty. Accumulating a large number of strategic materials in the territory of the Far Eastern Empire, and also to prevent the Japanese from doing things, can easily cause changes."


    This worry is not superfluous. Who makes them offend many people! In the past few decades, I have been looting the wool of the Far Eastern Empire, and the seeds of hatred have long been planted.


    The smuggling trade can proceed unimpeded. In addition to the high-levels of the Far Eastern Empire who hoped that Japan and Russia would suffer both losses, it is more important that the Shanxi merchants who only recognize money were responsible for transportation.


    If it falls into the hands of nationalists, even if they don¡¯t give up, they don¡¯t expect it to be safely delivered to their destination.


    We must know that the Japanese are not idle, they are carrying out anti-Russian propaganda day and night, and the Russian propaganda department has been strengthened by at least a hundred blocks.


    Nicholas II shook his head and said, "I can''t take care of that much now, and it will be too late. First send the materials to the Far Eastern Empire and entrust them to the Austrians.


    They have a good relationship with the Far Eastern Empire. In order to avoid affecting the relations between the two countries, the Far Eastern government will not deal with their goods.


    As long as the Holy Roman Empire is not defeated in the battle for hegemony, no one dares to act rashly. "


    It can be seen that Nicholas II''s mood is very contradictory now.


    On the one hand, he needs the support of Shinra to win the ongoing Russo-Japanese War; on the other hand, he hopes that Shinra will be defeated. Only when Shinra is finished can the Russian Empire return to the center of the world.


    Regardless of the contradictions in the heart, the Vienna government must stand together politically. The golden signboard of the Russian-Austrian League cannot just be lost.


    As for the British wooing, Nicholas II never regarded it as the same thing. The hatred between Britain and Russia is too deep, even the czar dare not give up.


    To form an alliance with the enemy and turn around to fight an ally is even more so without even thinking about it. If you really want to do that, you have to change to a czar.


    There is only one Peter III, and there can always only be one. The same loss, the Russians will not suffer a second time.


    Army Secretary Yevgeny said: "Your Majesty, the enemy has increased the density of air patrols. In order to ensure the safety of airships, we must increase **** efforts.


    The War Department hopes to increase its procurement of aircraft to seize air supremacy on the battlefield in the Far East. "


    ...


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 Chapter 1110： Difficult choice

    International arms purchase orders have always been full of pits. If you don''t reserve a few additional payment items, you must not be a qualified arms dealer.


    Relatively speaking, the seller of the Vienna government has been very conscientious. He didn''t do anything on the airship, and even gave away a lot of spare parts.


    However, no matter how conscientious it is, it is inevitable to open up subsidiary additional business, and this time is no exception.


    Facts have proved that transport airships do not only require large carrying capacity, but also need safety protection.


    In the face of enemy aircraft, the survivability of transport airships is too low, and fighter jets must be escorted.


    It is a pity that the poorer Russian government cannot play with such a tall new product as the air force. With just one flight formation supporting the facade, it simply cannot afford to escort.


    If it weren''t for the Japanese army on the opposite side, the poor ratio and the scarcity of aircraft equipment, the Russian army would have suffered a long time ago.


    Now the big loss is not much to eat, but the front-line transport airship has been shot down, so that the airship transport team has been forced to suspend business.


    Since ancient times, it is easy to change from frugality to luxury, but difficult to change from luxury to frugality. The Russian army is no exception.


    When there was no airship transport team, everyone still didn''t feel much. Now that they have it, they suddenly can''t use it. Naturally, the frontline officers can''t sit still.


    We must know that since the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian army has been crushed and beaten by the Japanese. It was not until the smuggling trade flourished and the airship transport team joined that the trend of decadence was reversed.


    A few days have passed since the good days, and now it has been cut off again, and the top Russian army naturally cannot bear it.


    Affected by the butterfly effect, Russia has been in constant wars in recent decades, and even the level of its officers has risen to a higher level.


    Both the professional knowledge level and the combat experience are much richer than the original time and space.


    In order to solve the problem once and for all, the Russian military headquarters in the Far East decided to seize air supremacy and formulated a sound combat plan. Now it is the air force.


    In theory, the Russian Empire is also capable of building fighters, and there are also a number of "independent research and development" products with superior performance.


    It stands to reason that priority should be given to those of their own businesses. Unfortunately, these "superior products" have various deficiencies.


    Not only the parts and accessories must be imported, but even the production and assembly must be found in foreign manufacturers.


    There is no way, everyone who makes money grabs, and no one asks about the business that loses money.


    The czarist government was poor in its pockets, unable to build an air force on a large scale, and civilian use was not popularized. Naturally, no one invested in aircraft manufacturing plants, even assembly plants.


    The so-called domestic production has also produced an unreliable designer, and it is even uncertain whether the design is his own.


    No surprises. As one of the quasi-industrial countries, the Russian Empire is also a big copycat country.


    It''s just that others are optimizing product performance, or reducing production costs, or modifying them in accordance with local cultural habits and aesthetics.


    The Russian business community is different. First of all, performance is not the first pursuit; facilitating people''s lives is also not the main goal; optimizing product performance, let alone expecting.


    The notion of "buying is worse than making" has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. If it weren''t for cheating subsidies from the tsarist government or for preferential policies, no one would go to industry at all.


    In this context, everyone''s pursuit is limited to being able to produce products, and nothing else is important.


    It''s not that everyone is not pursuing, mainly because the industrial supporting system can''t keep up, and the artificial quality is also dragging down.


    Not to mention high-tech parts, even screws with slightly higher precision requirements need to be imported. It''s not that it can''t be produced, but the yield is too touching.


    This is also the origin of Russia''s "silly, big, black and rough" manufacturing. It¡¯s not that everyone wants to play this way, it is really impossible to make refined products.


    In order to be able to ensure normal use, sacrifices can only be made in other areas, so performance is not expected. The only commendable advantage is that it is durable.


    However, this advantage has great limitations and is limited to ordinary daily industrial products, not applicable to any high-precision products.


    Not to mention the high-tech products like airplanes, what Russia can produce is only the first-generation wooden airplanes.


    Now the most popular aircraft in the world has transitioned to metal alloys, and none of the core technologies can be handled by Russia.


    If you want to make your own production, almost all parts and accessories have to be imported. The performance cannot be guaranteed, anyway, the cost must have gone up.


    This is the time of war, obviously not the time to swollen faces and fills up fat people. Instead of forcibly launching domestically-made fighters that are uncertain about anything, it is better to purchase finished fighters directly.


    At least the mainstream fighters equipped by the Shenluo Air Force are all produced in hundreds or thousands, and they have also stood the test of time.


    After tapping the seat with his right hand a few times, King Nicholas II frowned and asked: "How many fighters do you plan to purchase? How much budget do you need? How can the crew solve it?"


    Time is the best teacher. After more than ten years of emperor career, Nicholas II is not the pink and tender boy before.


    Maybe there is still some distance from becoming a good monarch, but basic common sense things can''t be fooled now.


    In fact, the Tsarist government was not the first to discuss the issue of purchasing fighters.


    The importance of air supremacy is self-evident, if it can be held in hand, no one will give up. It''s just that in the end, it was lost for various reasons.


    Knowing that there are difficulties, the old things are still being brought up, and the military naturally has to come up with plans to deal with it.


    Army Secretary Yevgeny: "According to the intelligence from the front lines, we need at least hundreds of fighters to seize air supremacy.


    Considering that the current international situation is tense and the Anglo-Austrian War may break out at any time, after this procurement, it will not be able to supplement for a long time in the future. We are going to imitate the establishment of the Shinra Air Force and form an air division.


    In terms of preparatory battle damage, we need to purchase a total of 400 fighters. The approximate purchase budget is between 30 million and 50 million Aegis.


    The specific figures can only be determined after formal negotiations. In the aviation field, Shinra has an absolute advantage, even the British are an era behind.


    With Japan''s industrial strength, it is not easy to be able to send the produced aircraft to the sky, and there is no performance at all.


    To deal with them, it is enough for us to buy second-hand fighter jets that Shinra is about to retire. Not only can you save costs, but you can also get the spot in the shortest time.


    As for the crew, after the war broke out, we commissioned Shinra to help train a group. After more than half a year of training, it is barely enough now. "


    (Remarks: The Holy Roman Empire Air Division has three regiments. Each regiment has three flying groups and one maintenance group. Each group consists of three flying squadrons and each flying squadron has 8 fighters. The total number of the division is 288. There are more than 5,000 fighters, flight crews and ground crews.)


    With a strong tone of disdain, it is not difficult to see Yevgeny''s contempt for Japan. Although the Russian Empire is not much better, the superiority in the bones cannot be hidden.


    For all this, everyone did not feel surprised. I look down upon the Japanese as normal. If Japan is treated on an equal basis, then it is really a problem.


    It can be seen from the plan that the Russian army has really improved. If it was left a few decades ago, then the storage would be "headaches and feet aches", Duan Ran could not prepare in advance.


    As soon as the war broke out, personnel were sent out for training. Such a forward-looking approach was obviously different from Mao Zi''s previous ruggedness.


    It''s just that Nicholas II didn''t feel happy, but a kind of despair emerged deep in his heart.


    A little analysis of Yevgeny''s words will tell that the Russian army''s dependence on Shenluo is too high. If one day the two countries turn their faces, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army may be greatly reduced immediately.


    Knowing that, but now that the Russo-Japanese War has broken out, it is impossible for Nicholas II to abandon advanced equipment in order to get rid of his dependence on Shinra.


    It''s nothing more than purchasing fighters. Counting down on the foreign wars in recent decades, every war is indispensable by importing arms from next door.


    The problem is that the purchases are still second-hand goods, which originally lost the face of the Russian Empire. I did not expect the military to be able to speak so calmly, which upset Nicholas II.


    Unhappy and unhappy, but now the Russian Empire needs time. Not to mention the urgency of the battle on the front line, just look at the international situation.


    As the relationship between Shenluo and Britain deteriorated, the international situation suddenly became tense, and the whole world could smell the smell of gunpowder.


    If the arms purchase agreement is not reached as soon as possible and the arms transaction is completed, after the war between the two countries officially breaks out, even if they have money in their pockets, they may not be able to buy them.


    Only second-hand equipment can be delivered in the shortest time. If you really place an order directly with a military factory, it won''t be done in a few months.


    Fortunately, Nicholas II did not know the real situation. If almost all second-hand equipment in the Russian army is found, it is estimated that a volcano will really erupt.


    In a sense, second-hand equipment is not bad. Not only the price is cheap, more importantly, the performance is reliable.


    There are so many things going on in the international arms dealers these days. If you don''t leave a few traps, you are embarrassed to say that you are an arms dealer.


    Since the British started bad heads, everyone''s morals have been reduced in a straight line. For example, before exporting the most advanced weapons, some performances have been deleted.


    And the more advanced weapons and equipment, the more weakened, at best they can only be regarded as high imitation.


    But no matter how highly imitated, the fake is still not true. If imitations meet genuine products on the battlefield, it is a tragedy every minute.


    The Russian army''s large-scale use of second-hand equipment is naturally not because of liking, but more because the officers and soldiers are afraid of the domestic bureaucracy.


    There is no way. Once officials and businessmen collude with domestically produced weapons that are of poor quality, let alone count on them.


    In contrast, second-hand equipment purchased directly from Shinra is much more reliable. Not only is there no reduction in performance, but even the quality has passed the test of time.


    "Then do it!"


    Nicholas II answered flatly. Everyone can see that His Majesty the Tsar is not very interested now.


    However, the general government still has to deal with the loss of interest. Especially at this critical moment, there is no room for passive sabotage.


    Foreign Secretary Mikhailovich said: "With the intensification of the conflict between Britain and Austria, the situation in Europe has become more tense these days.


    In order to avoid standing in line again, European countries have stood up to call for peace, among which coastal countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal have been the most active.


    So far, we have received notes from eleven countries, hoping that we can take the lead in maintaining neutrality to avoid getting involved in hegemonic wars.


    Taking into account the complexity of the situation, it was difficult for us to figure it out for a while, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not give a direct response. "


    It''s not easy to take the lead. European countries don''t want to be involved in wars, but none of them come out to be the best, which can explain many problems in itself.


    The current situation is very obvious. It is clear that whoever takes the initiative will bear most of the firepower.


    If it had been thirty years ago and had such a good opportunity, Mikhailovich would have responded without even thinking about it.


    But now it is different. Although the strength of the Russian Empire is constantly increasing, its reliance on Shinra is increasing.


    In particular, the ongoing Russo-Japanese War still needs the support of the Vienna government. Can''t you stab someone at the same time and ask them for support?


    Not being consistent with other countries is also a big trouble. Without the leading organization of the Russian Empire, the so-called neutrality of all countries is a big joke.


    For no other reason, the political pressure and military pressure exerted by Shinra and Britain must be carried forward, right?


    Apart from the Russian Empire, who can bear this pressure?


    Even Spain, because of its lack of strength, is also unable to shoulder this important task.


    Not to mention other countries, if they don''t have enough strength to mix things indiscriminately, it will come at a price.


    No one dares to lead the trouble, so standing in line is imperative.


    In this context, the position of the Russian Empire is of utmost importance, and it is almost an indicator of the choice of European countries.


    If the Czarist government supports the Holy Roman Empire, it means that there is no war on the European continent. Everyone just waved the flag and shouted, there was no need to mix with the British.


    On the contrary, if the Tsarist government supports Britain, then this war will be decided jointly by the sea and land, and the real future is uncertain.


    After a sigh, Nicholas II got up from his seat, and after wandering around the room for a few steps, he said helplessly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will figure it out! Anyway, we have no other choice now, right?


    Use this opportunity as much as possible to fight for greater benefits for the empire. I am afraid that there will be no chance in the future. "


    The reality is so cruel. The Russian Empire, which is deeply bound by Shenluo, now has no choice but to follow Vienna to the dark.


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 Chapter 1111： Final preparation

    The world is cruel. In the fierce international competition, there is no room for tenderness.


    For its own benefit, the tsarist government decisively chose to abandon European countries, and for a time Madrid was surging.


    No matter how it declines, Spain, as the goalkeeper of the great powers, is a major European country, and its influence in Europe cannot be underestimated.


    As the third oldest Russian in the world, he refused to take the lead, so naturally it was postponed to the fourth Spanish.


    Although Spain¡¯s name as the fourth strongest country is not true to its name, it can¡¯t stand up to its competitors.


    Picking tall men among the dwarfs, the kingdom of Spain, which was once arrogant, is still more recognized by the outside world than Japan and the United States, which have never been arrogant.


    It is not only the European countries that are encouraging Spain to lead the "non-line movement", but also countries such as Britain and the United States are also playing drums behind them.


    Overnight, the Spaniards seemed to have returned to the age of destiny and became the trend of the times.


    Unlike the Russian Empire, which is deeply **** economically, Shinra''s penetration into Spain is relatively limited, far from affecting government decisions.


    With the changes in the international situation, the British have changed their strategy, from pulling people on board to encouraging countries to maintain neutrality.


    Those who want them to stand in line are actually the Holy Roman Empire. In theory, as long as the pressure from the Vienna government is resisted, the non-team movement will succeed.


    If the Spanish government is ambitious, now is the best opportunity. As long as it operates well, Spain may become the fourth pole in Europe with the support of various countries.


    As a big country, there must be ambitions. Regrettably, ambition needs strength to support. Spain does not have the strength to become the fourth pole, even with the support of various countries.


    In fact, the Spanish government cannot do it without a clear head. The European countries are urging them to take the lead in leading the "neutrality movement", but secretly they are constantly collaborating with the Vienna government.


    For the time being, other countries, Sardinia, Belgium, Tuscany... These little brothers helped by Shinra also came to participate in the "neutrality movement". Are you sure they didn''t come to make trouble?


    In case he just got out of his way, the younger brothers below ran to stand in line, wouldn''t it be a tragedy.


    This kind of thing is not impossible. Regardless of the current "neutrality movement", there are not many people who really participate in it.


    Many countries that have no choice but have to stand in line are all just making fun of it.


    Now I jump out of the noise, mainly to brush up my sense of existence and enhance my impression in the boss''s mind, so that I can sell it at a good price.


    Countries that really want to be "neutral" are the Netherlands, the Nordic Federation, and other countries facing the North Sea, worrying that they will become a battlefield.


    For more countries, the war between Shinra and Britain had little impact on them.


    Although overseas import and export trade will be affected, they are not a major maritime trade country, and the impact is quite limited.


    The most important thing is the geographical location. From the very beginning, it was decided that they must stand in line, and even those who support them were selected in advance.


    The direction of the team is determined, and what kind of posture should be used to stand is also a question worth pondering.


    With the turbulent international situation, the diplomatic game is still going on, but this is no longer the focus of Franz''s concern.


    The competition for hegemony between Britain and Austria is, in the final analysis, a competition for overall national strength. Had it not been for the national strength of the two sides to widen the gap, Shenluo would not initiate a challenge at this time.


    Vienna Palace, from Franz''s serious expression, you can see that the documents in his hand must be unusual.


    After a long time, Franz the Great, who had read the documents carefully, slowly said: "Since the three generations of large merchant ships have been completed, they will be delivered to shipping companies as soon as possible.


    The situation is now tense and war is about to start. We must strive to grab strategic supplies from the colonies as much as possible before the war breaks out.


    The six berths that were vacated were all mounted on super battleships. After these materials arrive in the colony, the news will be announced.


    In addition, submarine formations can also start. Although I don''t know when the war will break out, it is always right to prepare in advance. "


    There is no doubt that the "three generations of large merchant ships" here are definitely not large merchant ships in the true sense.


    If it were just a pure merchant ship, no matter how superior the performance was, it would not make Franz the Great so nervous.


    Especially at the critical moment of the arms race, it is even more abnormal that merchant ships can still grab docks with battleships.


    Not normal is not normal, but these big guys are indeed merchant ships. If you don''t believe me, you see, these merchant ships are still pulling cargo out.


    Mo said it was the intelligence personnel who couldn''t figure out the situation, and even many people in the Vienna government couldn''t figure it out.


    "Strategic fraud" is obviously wrong! If you don¡¯t go all out to build warships when you have reached this point, you will suffer a big loss if you really fight.


    If you can''t figure it out, you can''t figure it out, and Franz couldn''t explain it anyway. In order to keep secrets, only a few people know about the aircraft carrier disguised as a merchant ship.


    Not all members of the cabinet know about it, let alone other people.


    Since the beginning of the project, the state-owned enterprises that have taken the route of ordering merchant ships have not received financial allocations at all, and have nothing to do with military spending.


    Until the completion of the construction, the engineers of the shipyard did not know that they built the aircraft carrier themselves, at most they just felt that the design of this merchant ship was a bit different.


    In the history of the development of the shipbuilding industry, there are so many alternative and exotic designs, and everyone does not care about adding another one.


    In fact, the history of the development of aircraft carriers in the Holy Roman Empire is some years old. It¡¯s just that it has not become mainstream.


    Prior to this, the aircraft carrier built was mainly based on carrying aircraft for reconnaissance intelligence, and it was not considered for combat at all.


    There are many reasons, mainly in two major aspects. On the one hand, the performance of the aircraft this year has not kept up, and the hit rate when bombing moving targets is moving; on the other hand, the sea winds and waves are strong, and the aircraft carried are prone to collision.


    With the advancement of science and technology, the aircraft has overcome the technical difficulties of dive bombing, the hit rate has been greatly improved, and the actual attack power has been greatly improved.


    Although the issue of aircraft carrier resistance to wind and waves has not been completely resolved, it has also been greatly improved. Ten-level winds and waves can''t stand it, but at least it won''t sink in the face of eight- or nine-level winds and waves.


    Technology can achieve this step, and it has full practical value. There are always very few severe weather with squally winds and waves. If you really encounter it, you can only think that you are unlucky.


    In most of the time, aircraft carriers are able to exert combat effectiveness. As long as you don''t go to the windy seas, the combat effectiveness of the combination of aircraft carrier and battleship should not be underestimated.


    In contrast, the confidentiality of submarines is not so high. The whole world knows that Shinra has a submarine formation, but no one has ever known the specific scale.


    The outside world does not really value this assassin hidden in the deep sea, or even ignores it.


    On the one hand, because of the limited range of submarines, it is difficult to participate in the main naval battle; on the other hand, the seabed situation is complicated and inherently daunting.


    In the past years, the two countries that spent a lot of money to develop submarines were mainly France and Austria. With the defeat of France, all these technologies fell into the hands of Shenluo.


    Based on the principle of low-key and cautiousness, Shinra''s submarine force has rarely appeared for a long time, and the impression left to the outside world has always been mysterious.


    If it were not for the technological breakthroughs in the power system in recent years, and the submarine''s cruising range has greatly increased, it is estimated that this mysterious force will continue to be mysterious.


    Needless to say, the water cruising range is no worse than ordinary warships. The key is the underwater cruising range.


    At present, the Sea Wolf equipped by the Shenluo Navy has an underwater cruising range of nearly one hundred nautical miles, and can stay underwater for a week.


    Such data, compared with the near-infinite battery life of later generations, is naturally not worth mentioning for nuclear submarines that are only affected by the psychological factors of officers and soldiers.


    But now, it is a qualitative breakthrough. Already possessed the actual combat effect, especially when used to attack merchant ships, it is never disadvantageous.


    "Okay, I''ll implement it later."


    After a pause, Frederick asked: "It''s just father, are our preparations really useful?"


    It''s no wonder that Frederick has doubts. The aircraft carriers and submarines that Franz has spent a lot of money to build are different from the mainstream of the contemporary navy.


    There is no way. The combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers and submarines has not been proven in the military. Instead, battleships have crossed the ocean for many years.


    If the money for the development of aircraft carriers and submarines is spent on battleships, the Shinra Navy can add more than a dozen capital ships.


    Franz shook his head and said: "I don''t know! But it is better to be prepared than not. The Royal Navy has such a great advantage, how can it surpass it without some new things?


    You don¡¯t know how closely the British are staring at us. It can be said that every additional capital ship will cause a storm. "


    This is not a complete lie, Franz does not know whether these preparations will work.


    If the Shenluo Navy is lucky enough, it will do a one-off turn in the decisive battle.


    Royal Navy, these preparations are useless.


    These preparations can only play a role if the final battle is lost. By attacking the British maritime trade lines, Britain''s war potential was weakened.


    Of course, these words fell into Frederick''s ears and they were interpreted differently.


    After all, it is not a traverser, and no one can accurately judge the future direction of the navy. The aircraft carrier and submarine that have not proven themselves in naval battles naturally cannot give people enough confidence.


    ...


    London


    Although he had been mentally prepared, the news that the Tsarist government had decided to stand in line with Shinra made the atmosphere in the British government tense.


    At this moment, Prime Minister Campbell''s mood is just like the weather in London-"Looking out the window, there is smog."


    Since ascending to the throne of prime minister, Campbell has sighed more times than in the past few decades combined.


    "I don''t know how much firewood, rice, oil, and salt are expensive if I''m not in charge; if you don''t be prime minister, you don''t know how bad the British Empire is."


    In the eyes of the outside world, the British empire is so "rotten" in Campbell''s eyes.


    There is no way, too many people are concerned about the advantages of Britain; as the prime minister, Campbell can only care about the defects of this country.


    It''s not that Campbell is biased, it''s mainly the responsibility. "Finding problems and then solving them" is the government''s function in itself.


    The main reason for thinking that Britain is "bad" is because Campbell found a problem but was unable to solve it.


    In order to avoid the situation from continuing to deteriorate and to preserve Britain''s world hegemony, he can only take the most extreme measure-war.


    For a politician, making such a choice is undoubtedly a failure. But the reality is before our eyes, and Campbell cannot tolerate hesitating.


    The curtain of the arms race has been opened, and the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for Britain.


    "The situation in Europe has become clear. With the Russians standing in line, the neutrality movement we have fought will soon be shattered.


    Next, we can only speed up the pace, or wait for Vienna to settle the European countries, we will have to fight the entire European continent.


    Where is the progress of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Once a war breaks out, which countries will support us? "


    The heavy voice told of Campbell''s inner unrest.


    The topic of war is too heavy, especially when it comes to a war with a big country, no one dares to take it lightly.


    As the foreign secretary, Adam is even more depressed at this moment.


    It is expected that the Russians will stand in line with Shenluo. After all, their division strategy is only halfway through, and they have not had time to break the relationship between Russia and Austria.


    Even if it is to be held accountable, it stands to reason that the former should be held accountable, or the former. Because of their inaction, the Russian-Austrian League continued.


    However, politics is cruel. Whether it is the predecessor, the former predecessor, or the former predecessor, they have all landed safely, and he is back with this scapegoat.


    If it''s just this, the problem is that the Russian squad brings a chain reaction, which directly affects the squad of various countries.


    With so many pots smashed down together, no one can bear it on his body. Adam only feels that his life is "no bright future."


    At this stage, Britain still has the hope of winning the war, but as Britain''s foreign minister, Adam has absolutely no room to stand up.


    Accidentally became the most unjust foreign minister of the British Empire, Adam now has regrets left.


    Obviously, the letter of resignation was submitted long ago, but unfortunately the parliament did not approve it and just pressed him. Knowing it had come so soon, he had adopted extraordinary means.


    Look at the former Secretary of the Army who proposed the war. He was injured when he fell a horse while patrolling the barracks a few days ago. Now he is a deputy on duty.


    No matter how sad it is in my heart, work is still going on. Even if it was for the rest of his life to be stable, Adam had to let go and wash himself off with merit.


    After adjusting his emotions, Adam slowly said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successively signed secret agreements with eight countries, including Japan, the United States of America, the Republic of Colombia, and Chile.


    If necessary, we can form a coalition of nine nations to deal with the Austrians together.


    In addition, we also have contacts with the Russian Empire, Spain, the Netherlands, the Nordic Federation and other countries.


    Although we were not able to win them over, we still separated the feelings of nations and the Holy Roman Empire. At least it can be guaranteed that after a war breaks out, countries will not fully support the enemy. "


    This result is obviously not satisfactory to everyone. But to achieve this step, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs really did its best.


    Regardless of what you said, when making strategic choices, countries always give priority to "interests" and "strength."


    Britain has the advantage of sea power, and naturally it has no disadvantages in its overseas diplomatic actions. However, there are also contradictions among overseas countries. Once one is drawn, one cannot be drawn to another.


    Otherwise, even if the alliance is pulled up, it is also an alliance with many contradictions, and it is busy with internal friction every day.


    When it comes to Europe, let alone, not to mention that they have a limited say in the mainland. There are people everywhere who have enemies with Britain.


    Pulling the enemy to fight another enemy, such a **** operation, really can''t be done by ordinary people.


    Especially now that the enemy we are facing is also a diplomatic power with a wealth of experience in pulling allies, it is even more difficult to operate.


    As an insider, Campbell will naturally not deliberately create difficulties at this time and undermine the unity of the leadership team.


    He opened his mouth to ease the atmosphere and said: "The work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still good, and this step is enough.


    The next step is to look at the performance on the battlefield. As long as the navy can show its prestige in the early stages of the war, I believe European countries will choose again.


    The holy Roman Empire threatened by force and threatened the unrighteous behaviors of various countries, and will eventually be punished by God..."


    "Ding Ding Ding..."


    Before Campbell finished speaking, the phone rang suddenly, and everyone''s eyes were attracted.


    You should know that the cabinet meeting is strictly confidential, and any disturbances such as messengers are forbidden during the meeting.


    Unless there is a particularly important matter that needs to be contacted, outside staff can call the dedicated line on the desktop.


    There is no doubt that such coincidences rarely happen, and even if there is an urgent matter, they will not wait for an hour.


    So this dedicated line phone is almost a display, and it may not ring once a year.


    It is precisely because this phone seldom rings, so every time the bell rings, it is accompanied by earth-shattering events.


    Picking up the phone casually, Campbell''s indifferent voice sounded: "This is Campbell, what can I say."


    "Your Excellency, something happened in Africa..."


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 Chapter 1112： The murder caused by a cow

    At the same time the British government received the news, the Vienna government also received an urgent call from Africa-the conflict between Britain, Austria and South Africa broke out.


    According to the telegram, the cause of the incident was that one end of the house of Viscount Aguirre, the lord of South Africa, was grazing in the border area and was killed by the British farmer Jorge on the opposite side.


    The claim negotiation failed, and the angry Viscount Aguirre directly led people to ransack the other party''s farm and killed some unlucky ones by the way.


    Not surprisingly, similar bridge sections have long been common in colonies where the weak and the strong.


    The colonists these days are desperadoes, and it''s the basic operation to start doing things if they don''t agree. The fiefs of the Shenluo are also violent. They are all killed on the battlefield. Who counsels who is the grandson.


    Especially when the two parties have disputes over interests, it is even more intolerable. Since they can''t agree, then follow the colonial rules-armed forces.


    This is nothing at first. Killing someone in a colonial conflict has long been commonplace in the colonies.


    It was just that Viscount Aguirre had bad luck. During the retreat, he had an encounter with the British army who had heard the news, and fierce fighting broke out between the two sides.


    With a wealth of combat experience, Aguirre succeeded in breaking a blood path, but his identity was still exposed.


    Everyone has always done this kind of thing secretly, as long as no evidence is caught, no one will uncover the lid.


    Now it''s different. The British have confirmed the identity of Viscount Aguirre, which is intolerable.


    It is naturally impossible to hand over to others. Shinra is the overlord of Africa, so naturally he would not care about British protests.


    I don''t know if it was explosives or what happened. After the communication was fruitless, the British army chose to send troops to attack the territory of Viscount Aguirre on a sunny day.


    According to the British, this is arresting the murderer. Obviously, this kind of argument will naturally not be bought by Shinra.


    Viscount Aguirre was not alone. After the territory was attacked by the British army, the surrounding nobles immediately mobilized and sent troops to rescue.


    After defeating the incoming British army, the consciously humiliated Viscount Aguirre discussed with the noble lord who came to aid and decided to ask the British for an explanation.


    Then, everyone started calling friends. After half a month, a coalition with more than 10,000 troops gathered together and smashed towards the Cape of Good Hope.


    At this point, the incident has gone far beyond the boundaries of "armed conflict." The term war is obviously more appropriate.


    The private armies of the aristocracy of Shinra and the British colonial government started. Everyone knew that the matter was big, and both sides couldn''t hide it, and they could only let the country come forward to solve it.


    It was reported only if it could not be covered. Naturally, it was not that the South African Governor''s Mansion was so slow to respond, nor was it deliberately covered up, it was mainly caused by the characteristics of the times.


    With the advent of the colonial era, colonial conflicts have become commonplace. Take the Holy Roman Empire as an example. On average, there are more than three-digit disputes with neighbors every year.


    It''s as small as a quarrel, and it''s as big as a fight.


    In this context, if every conflict requires the central government to intervene, it is estimated that the Vienna government will not do anything, and it will be busy with the aftermath every day.


    In order to improve administrative efficiency, Franz can only redefine colonial conflicts based on actual conditions.


    Anything that has not been fought is ignored directly, and the local government will take care of it, without reporting.


    There have been armed conflicts, but the number of participants is less than one thousand, and the number of casualties is less than one hundred, just report the results directly.


    Anything that requires the Vienna government to intervene in person must be a large-scale conflict. The local government is really uncertain and the central government will intervene.


    It is precisely because of these restrictions that conflict incidents have been delayed until now before they are reported.


    ...


    Prime Minister Chandler: "The above is the general story. From the overall analysis of the incident, Viscount Aguirre''s excessive performance was the main reason for the outbreak of this conflict.


    However, this is also due to the fact that Viscount Aguirre is only trying to protect the sacred and inviolable private property. Although the method is a bit excessive, it is understandable to deal with robbers.


    If it weren''t for the British army''s unauthorized cross-border invasion and intensified contradictions, there would be no subsequent large-scale military conflicts.


    The government believes that the British need to bear the main responsibility for this conflict. The counterattack of the aristocratic coalition forces is only to safeguard national sovereignty and security. "


    It can be seen that Chandler is evasive, pushing four, five or six. But politics has always looked at the pros and cons, regardless of black and white.


    Don''t say that the aristocratic coalition has just sent troops to retaliate. Even if the Cape of Good Hope has been won, the Vienna government will throw the pot to the British.


    The responsibilities for the war are all British, and Shinra naturally does not need to be held accountable. Moreover, the current definition of war is not accurate.


    From the beginning to the end, the Vienna government has not participated in it. It is just an ordinary civil conflict. What about war?


    Although the scale of conflict is a bit larger, conflict is always just conflict, and war is two concepts.


    Looking through the history books of the Holy Roman Empire, you will know that in the past few hundred years, there have been more Pk under its princes and foreign countries, but the central government is rarely involved.


    Not only the Holy Roman Empire, but European countries have had similar histories. The private confrontation between the nobles is not equivalent to a war between countries, but can only be regarded as a non-governmental "friendship."


    Only 10,000 people have participated in the conflict now. Believe it or not, in a few months, the number of participants will increase tenfold?


    I can see that Prime Minister Chandler has made up his mind. As long as I don''t admit that this is war, it is a civil armed conflict.


    As for the British government''s opinion, it can retaliate on its own. It''s really angry, and it''s okay to declare war directly, and the Vienna government will take it all.


    In a sense, this is also the British people''s own pot. It is tempting to keep a colony of tens of thousands of square kilometers in South Africa. If only a port city is left, the nobles will definitely not have such great enthusiasm.


    After all, according to the national conditions of the Holy Roman Empire, important ports and large cities were returned to the central government, while other areas were categorized.


    Although it cannot be said that the land that is smashed will belong to whoever, it is still necessary to take the fattest piece of cake.


    War is a gold swallowing beast. If there is not enough interest to stimulate, even if the surroundings are all relatives, it is impossible to have such a high efficiency.


    It was coveted by people, but now it has become an excuse to give it to the door. Is there any reason to not move?


    The cause of the incident?


    Aristocratic coalition forces: "Sorry, we only saw the British invasion. The troops were sent to defend the home and the country, and now they are only pursuing the incoming enemy.


    As long as the British South African government surrenders all participants, and holds relevant responsible persons accountable, it is enough to compensate for the losses.


    Regarding what happened before, I regret that it was only a side word of the colonial government. With your government¡¯s integrity, we have every reason not to believe it. "


    In short, if one does not know, all responsibilities have nothing to do with them. Not only is there no responsibility, but a hero who fights the aggressors and defends the country.


    At least from the standpoint of the Vienna government, this must be defined. Regardless of the various reasons and causes and effects of the British, it is the original sin for the British troops to enter without permission.


    At this point, it is obviously impossible to stop. The front lines are fighting, and it is too late even if it is stopped now.


    Moreover, with the current international situation, the whole world knows that there will be a battle between Shenluo and Britain in the near future.


    Doing it a few months earlier or doing it a few months later does not actually make a difference.


    At this point, apart from talking about the causes and consequences, it has no practical meaning. Anyway, they all throw each other out, and in the end, the loser bears full responsibility.


    As soon as the voice fell, the Secretary of the Army Feslav filled with indignation: "Your Majesty, the British army dared to enter without permission. It is clear that the empire is not in the eyes. We must give them a head-on attack.


    Although the army was no longer the protagonist in the war against Britain, the army was still the main force in the colonies!


    Regardless of the fact that both the navy and air force have developed well in recent years, in the colonial movement, they were all soy sauce brothers.


    Looking at all the wars in the past few decades, we know that all were fought by the Army. In this context, most of the nobles under the military service noble system naturally came from the army.


    Even if it is reduced to a supporting role this time, the main force is still the army when looting the ground.


    No one can say about war. In case of a naval battle, the army will turn things around.


    Although it didn''t say it, it can be seen from actual actions that the army is not optimistic that the Shinra Navy can win.


    In order to cope with the adverse effects of the navy''s defeat, the War Department even formulated a "plan to turn the sky."


    The content was very simple and rude. The main force sent troops from the Middle East to India through Persia, but started from Malaysia and flanked India through the Indochina Peninsula.


    To sum it up: take down India and knock down Britain.


    As for the territorial competition on the African continent, it can only be regarded as a daily adjustment, far from being a main course.


    The plan has been worked out, and the prerequisite for implementation is naturally: Shinra goes to war with Britain.


    Regardless of whether the Vienna government is currently focusing on developing the navy, as soon as the war breaks out, the only goal is victory-victory.


    As long as the army can win India, then the navy and air force can only obediently follow behind as the first heroes of the war.


    The Vienna government is naturally clear about the army''s plan. Although there is no full support, there is still one more choice, and no one can refuse. The resources invested are still not a few.


    The main reason is that everyone has insufficient confidence in the Navy and too much confidence in the Army.


    Although the army¡¯s plan is faced with an equally huge predicament, everyone believes that as long as they are willing to invest, they can always fight through.


    Air Secretary Conrad echoed: "The marshal said well, we must hit the enemy head-on. The era of the British is over, and now it''s our turn to perform."


    The army wants war, and the air force wants war even more. As the youngest army, the Shenluo Air Force faces the same dilemma as the Navy-lack of record.


    The army is a place that advocates the strong, and to prove that you are strong, you can only show it on the battlefield.


    In contrast, the Air Force''s confidence is still more sufficient. Although he was born late and participated in not many wars, the enemies he faced were even more rookies.


    The Shinra Air Force still has experience in bombing and flying airships. The British Air Force on the opposite side is the naked and tender newcomer.


    What''s more, Shenluo''s aviation industry started earlier, and its industrial strength is much stronger than that of the British. It is reflected in the military''s superior performance of its fighter aircraft.


    With so many advantages, as long as it doesn''t do it on its own, the Air Force has absolutely no failed use.


    In contrast, the Navy will be much sadder. Although the focus of obtaining government resources was tilted, the Royal Navy was overwhelmed.


    Both the army and the air force are number one in the world, and they have the strength to outsmart the crowd, but the navy can only rank second.


    Before these dozen new capital ships entered service, the navy did not challenge the strength of the Royal Navy at all.


    It''s a pity that time doesn''t wait for anyone. The situation has reached the present stage, and it is impossible to wait for the navy to be ready before going to war. At least the British on the opposite side are unwilling to wait.


    If you lose, you don¡¯t lose. Seeing colleagues clamoring for war, Secretary of the Navy Castagni can only bite the bullet: ¡°The Navy is ready. Once a war breaks out, we will use tactics to break the relationship and attack the enemy. Sea trade line.


    After the new warship is put into service, we will go to sea to fight the British decisively and break the Royal Navy''s maritime hegemony. "


    There was no way, and he was discouraged at the last minute. Originally, Castagni wanted to shout some loud slogans, but seeing the scrutinizing eyes of everyone, he chose to tell the truth.


    Fortunately, Castagni stopped him in time. If he clamored for a decisive battle with the Royal Navy, everyone would be completely chilled.


    It is important for people to know themselves, and the military is no exception. It is not terrible to be unable to defeat the enemy, the most terrifying thing is not knowing it.


    Especially for high-level government, a decision may affect the national fortunes in the next few decades, and accurate self-understanding is the most important thing.


    ...


    Glancing at everyone, Franz calmly said: "The Navy and Air Force immediately initiated the first-level strategic mobilization, and the Army initiated the second-level tactical mobilization, and various government departments coordinated and cooperated.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a protest to the British government, condemning the shameless behavior of the British army illegally entering the country and attacking civilians, and ordered the British government to hand over the killer; the Propaganda Department immediately launched a public opinion offensive and surrendered all the responsibility to the British.


    Departments stationed abroad have initiated the evacuation work. Except for intelligence agencies, other agencies in Britain and its allies strive to evacuate all within two months.


    The evacuation operation is carried out simultaneously with the British, and can be packaged to neutral countries when necessary.


    On the grounds of the tense international situation, the Customs has strengthened the review of the export of strategic materials to ensure that the materials do not flow to the British Isles.


    The domestic economy has shifted to wartime, and the focus of resources tends to be warship and aircraft manufacturing, and the General Staff Department will determine the combat plan as soon as possible.


    Order local colonial governments to activate a full-scale wartime system and give up part of their territories when necessary.


    ..."


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 Chapter 1113： The helplessness of a small country

    With the resurgence of gun smoke in South Africa, the already tense international situation has become more and more uncontrollable. The critical moment of standing in line has arrived, and there is no room for everyone to hesitate.


    The smell of gunpowder fills the entire world, and Europe at this moment is like sitting on a gunpowder barrel that ignites the fuse, waiting for the final decision of fate.


    Amsterdam, along with the tension of the international situation, this prosperous international metropolis, although there are still busy traffic, but there is no laughter of the past.


    The situation is tense, and the capital market is the most sensitive. Before the Dutch government made a final decision, the stock market collapsed first.


    Capitalists waved banknotes to "buy, buy, and buy". No matter whether it is high-quality or not, as long as it is an asset, someone will bid.


    In particular, daily necessities are the most popular. Before ordinary people can react, prices will go up. The most important thing is that they are out of stock.


    There is no way. Once the two major hegemons of Shenluo and Britain go to war, the North Sea is bound to be blocked, and ocean trade will definitely not go on.


    Domestically produced goods cannot be exported, and overseas industrial raw materials cannot be imported. The impact on the fragile Netherlands is too great.


    Although there is still the European continent, as a major maritime trading country, the Netherlands'' economy is mostly supported by ocean trade.


    The maritime trade line was blocked, and the connection between the mainland and the colony was interrupted. There is no colony to plunder, and the Netherlands is not very competitive if it is purely for manufacturing strength.


    Aware of the crisis, capitalists are using practical actions to recover their losses as much as possible.


    The busy traffic at this moment is actually the last madness before the storm. Goods that can be shipped for export must be sent out immediately, and materials that need to be imported also have to take time.


    Affected by the repressive atmosphere, the pedestrians on the road "come and go in a hurry", and even the shops on both sides are quiet.


    Especially those who sell high-end luxury goods, they are even more beautiful. On the contrary, it is an inconspicuous grocery store with long lines in front of the door.


    The Dutch government is not unprepared. Since Franz started the government''s intervention in the market, there have never been fewer imitators. The only difference lies in the intensity of intervention.


    Seeing the outbreak of the panic buying trend, in order to stabilize the domestic situation, the Dutch government can only activate the emergency plan and restrict the purchase of daily necessities.


    However, this is not difficult for the wise Dutch people. The purchase limit is a lot of queues. Even if the store has records, Amsterdam is not just a daily grocery store.


    In an era without the Internet, it is too difficult to restrict purchases in a true sense.


    For capitalists, as long as someone gives money, to whom is it not to sell?


    Unless the government directly intervenes in the franchise, otherwise the "restriction on purchases" will only buy time for the mobilization of materials.


    "Franchise" is impossible. Unlike later generations of European state-owned stores everywhere, European countries rarely directly own companies these days.


    Without a mature business operation model, it is directly handed over to the bureaucrats to complete it. It is better to leave it alone and let the capitalists toss.


    At least the government can lose a little bit less money, get less scolded, and doesn¡¯t need to face the anger of the people.


    The people have felt the tension, and the high-level government that controls the country is facing even greater pressure.


    Since the tsarist government decided to support Shinra, the Dutch government realized that the "neutrality movement" was about to fail and began to look for new solutions.


    It is a pity that time waits for no one, and the new plan has not been worked out yet, but news of the conflict between Britain, Austria and South Africa came first.


    "Fortune Wushuang comes, misfortune never comes singly".


    Before the Dutch government responded, news of Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and other countries standing in line soon came.


    Today, only the Netherlands and the Nordic Commonwealth remain among the European countries that have not yet stated their position.


    Even Portugal, which is the furthest from Shinra, surrendered to the Vienna government this morning.


    The real reason for the Kingdom of Portugal to quickly make up its mind to betray its British allies and switch to the Shenluo camp is not complicated. In a word, the Kingdom of Spain chose the Holy Roman Empire.


    Anyone who knows a little bit about the grievances between Spain and Portugal knows that the two countries were once unified in history. The emerging Great Spanish nationalism includes Portugal in its ideal territory.


    In the context of the era when the two camps are opposed, if the Kingdom of Portugal continues to follow Britain, it may be annexed by Spain.


    However, the strength of the British army is limited, and it is difficult to defend their own territory alone, and it is impossible to provide strong support to them.


    One-on-one, Portugal will definitely not be able to do Spain, especially Spain, which is backed by Shinra.


    Although theoretically speaking, out of the need to consolidate hegemony, Shinra must limit the growth of the strength of countries, and it is unlikely to support Spain''s annexation of Portugal.


    But theory is just theory. In the past years, the Vienna government has done so many unreasonable things.


    After the Minister in Lisbon broke the window paper, the Kingdom of Portugal quickly made the right choice.


    In order to survive, offending the British can''t be taken care of. Anyway, there are so many countries that support Shinra, even if the British won the war, they would not be able to liquidate.


    The most serious consequence is nothing more than the loss of overseas colonies. It was originally a long-term loss, and losing it just reduced the financial burden.


    As for the damage to domestic interest groups, that is not something that politicians care about now. In the face of survival, everything must give way.


    With the Portuguese government''s rapid formation, the pressure on the Dutch government suddenly increased. Being stared at by two big countries at the same time, that feeling is definitely not wonderful.


    ...


    Looking at the telegram in her hand, Queen Wilhelmina said with a trembling voice: "Stop commercial trade. The Vienna government is issuing an ultimatum!"


    Perhaps due to the influence of the Franz butterfly effect, Queen Wilhelmina''s participation in politics is much higher than that of the same period in history.


    Not only her, almost all the monarchs in Europe have been affected. With the strong rise of the Holy Roman Empire, Britain''s constitutional monarchy system has far less market influence than the original time and space.


    Although countries have followed the example of monarchs in establishing constitutions, there is also a difference between "constitution" and "constitution".


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Prime Minister Christie replied.


    "After the conflict in South Africa broke out, the war between the Holy Roman Empire and Britain entered a countdown. It is not surprising that the Vienna government chose to showdown at this time.


    The only difference is that the attitude of the Vienna government this time is much tougher than in any previous period, leaving no room for negotiation.


    Maybe this is the overlord!


    Not only us, but the Nordic Federation also received the ultimatum. There is not much time left for us, and we must make a choice before the war breaks out. "


    It can be seen that Christie is not at peace. Obviously, the Vienna government changed its previous gentleman image and suddenly showed strong style, which still touched his heart.


    But touch is touched, and at this point, I realized it was too late. The Holy Roman Empire, which has become an established situation, is simply not something they can shake.


    "Hey!"


    After sighing, Secretary of the Interior Anwen Henriques said with emotion: "Choose, we have no choice at all now!


    Once the hegemonic war between Shenluo and Britain breaks out, no one in Europe can stand alone.


    The British allowed us to be neutral, but no matter how powerful the Royal Navy was, warships would not be able to go ashore; while the Shinra army could kill Amsterdam.


    Since the tsarist government made a choice, our plan has failed. Now that European countries have left the field one after another, it was originally expected.


    The neutrality movement we initiated originally made the Vienna government unhappy. If they continue to die, maybe they will be used to establish their prestige. "


    It''s not Anwen Henriques, it''s really the capital that the Netherlands has no death to carry, but if the strength is a little bit stronger, it will not be threatened so brightly.


    If you look at the Nordic Federation next door, you know that although the ultimatum is also issued, the wording is much more polite, and it can even be discussed.


    Of course, the current ruthlessness of the Vienna government is not unrelated to the neutrality movement that the Dutch government had fought before.


    We must know that in recent decades, the Netherlands and Vienna have also come very close, and the two countries have always maintained their positions in international politics and diplomacy.


    If this war hadn''t been too involved and involved the core interests of each country, the two governments would not have become so stalemate.


    Foreign Secretary Van Tov waved his hand and said: "An Wen is right. Now the position of the Vienna government is too strong. We really have no choice.


    Not only to stand in line, it is better to make a stand before the Nordic Federation, or else the trouble is inevitable.


    As for the British, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will try its best to avoid becoming a battlefield.


    However, it may not be very useful. If the British want to land and fight, there are only three places to choose from, and we happen to be one of them.


    For national security, I propose to strengthen defense in coastal areas. For example: increase the number of shore artillery, or follow the example of the Holy Roman Empire to form an air force and coastal defense formation.


    Then, gamble your luck with France and Belgium! I hope God will take care of the Kingdom of the Netherlands! "


    Politics has never been simple, even if it is a team, it takes time. The first one rushed to the past, and the last rushed to the past, the treatment they enjoyed was often quite different.


    At this point, the first team will definitely not be able to catch up. Now the only thing the Dutch government can do is not to be the last.


    Obviously, the best time for political speculation has passed, and now standing in line at most will follow to drink some soup, I don''t know whether it can make up for the losses in the war.


    There is no way, the situation has developed to this point, even if there is no benefit, the Dutch government must follow along.


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 Chapter 1114： Was played

    The Netherlands is forced to stand in line, and the Nordic Federation is not much better. Although the strength of the family is stronger, it depends on who is compared.


    The governments of Vienna in all European countries have been drawn into the chariot. Even if the Nordic Federation alone can remain neutral, it must consider liquidation afterwards!


    If you can''t do it, you can go into the mountains to fight guerrillas, and that''s just talking. Whoever has eaten enough to support it, put it aside for a good day, but has to go to the ravine.


    Besides, even if you want to drill a ravine, you have to have a mountain first. Norway and Sweden do have the potential to use their terrain to resist and fight wars of attrition, but Denmark can''t!


    The Jutland peninsula in a flat river does not have the conditions for long-term persistence. The specific reference may be to World War II, which ended the battle in only four hours.


    Although it is a bit exaggerated, the fact is the fact, even if it is mixed with other factors, it cannot be changed.


    The current situation is not as good as the original time and space. At least the European battlefield was still supported by the Soviet Union. Although the anti-German alliance was at a disadvantage, the overall national strength was still more dominant.


    It is completely different now. At this moment, the European continent is all members of the Anti-British League. It is daunting to see it, let alone confrontation.


    Faced with the ultimatum of the Vienna government, the central government of the Nordic Federation has not yet made a final decision, and the Danes helped them make a choice.


    There is no way, it is forced by reality. For the Nordic Federation, the threat that the Holy Roman Empire can bring to them is obviously much greater than that of the British.


    As a small powerhouse on the European continent, the Nordic Federation is not weak in terms of territoriality and military strength.


    There is only one reason that restricts them from becoming powers-insufficient population.


    There are less than 10 million people living on nearly 900,000 square kilometers of land, so it is natural that they cannot support a large power.


    This is one of the reasons why the Nordic Federation wants to take back Finland. Although the Grand Duchy of Finland under the Russian rule does not have a very good economy, the ability to increase its population by several million is of great significance to the Nordic Federation.


    As long as the Nordic Federation has a population of 20 to 30 million, it is not so passive. The Vienna government can force a small country to stand in line, but it still treats the big powers as the mainstay.


    It is a pity that there is no such thing as reality. The harsh climate has restricted the growth of the local population.


    After all, not all nations are as resilient as the Russians, and maintain a high fertility rate in the cold and snowy country.


    When it comes to fertility, the Nordic people are quite Buddhist. The population base itself is small, the birth rate has not kept up with the world average level for many years, and the population exodus is still serious.


    The population limits the strength of the Nordic Federation, and when faced with the behemoth of the Holy Roman Empire, it naturally has no confidence.


    ...


    London and South Africa made up for it, and before the British government responded, it ushered in the bad news of the end of each country.


    The situation is changing too fast and it is overwhelming. It should be understood that only a week ago, the most popular in the European world were the "anti-war movement" and the "neutrality movement".


    With the exception of Russia and Austria, all continental European countries are members of the "anti-war movement," and the anti-war voices have rushed into the sky.


    In order to avoid being involved in the war, countries even agreed to hold an international conference in Madrid after Christmas to form a "neutral front."


    All countries are so happy, and the British government is indispensable. The law does not blame the public, and it applies not only to individuals, but also to international politics.


    European countries are all involved, no matter how powerful the Holy Roman Empire is, it is impossible to catch up on this issue.


    It is also a good choice for Britain to keep the countries neutral.


    In order to strengthen the neutral determination of various countries, the British government is even considering whether to abandon the plan to completely blockade the European continent, only for the Holy Roman Empire.


    As it turns out, they simply think too much. The grass on the wall is always grass on the wall. It is impossible for them to not bend over in the wind.


    Regardless of the fact that the neutrality movement was initiated by the Dutch, it was not the Dutch government that made the most clamor. Instead, it was Belgium, Sardinia and other countries that performed the most intensely.


    Trying to take the role, Campbell believes that these countries have experienced the suffering of war, and anti-war is what it means.


    The reality is very comedy. How powerful is the clamor in the front, and how fast the team will stand in the back.


    As soon as the news of the military conflict broke out in South Africa, the countries eagerly showed their loyalty to the Vienna government, leaving no time for the British government to respond.


    Haven''t figured out what is going on, a giant "anti-British alliance" gathering all the countries of the European continent has appeared in front of everyone.


    Although some of these countries were entrapped and did not want to participate in this storm, the final result was still involved.


    "To fight against the European continent alone." In order to allow parliamentary funds to implement the European balance policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs used a joke to scare lawmakers, but it did not happen.


    Foreign Secretary Adam said with a grieving look: "We have been tricked by European countries, they have long been in collusion with the Holy Roman Empire.


    The anti-war movement that broke out earlier is just a cover for their collusion, and the purpose is to reduce our vigilance.


    I propose to take immediate action and retaliate in full, so that they know that Great Britain is not easy to bully..."


    If you don¡¯t get angry, Adam¡¯s political career was over, but now he¡¯s caught up with this.


    "The worst foreign minister in the history of the British Empire" is really stable this time. The ancients are no longer seen in the front, but now we can see if there are any more in the back.


    The possibility of being surpassed by latecomers is unlikely. After all, Britain¡¯s hegemony is only one time. Once it has fallen, you want to get it back. The British Isles¡¯ basics are far from enough.


    If no accidents happen, the name of Adam Wenjiade will accompany the history of Britain and will be immortal as a negative teaching material.


    Of course, Adam is not alone. After such a big event, one of the cabinet members present was counted as one, and no one wanted to run away.


    As the saying goes, "Analysis is a mess beforehand, and Zhuge Liang is insight afterwards." The international situation has changed dramatically, and what was originally correct has now become a sin.


    Campbell interrupted: "Sir, it doesn''t make sense to say these things now. Get ready to accept questions from the members!


    Those lords do not consider the actual situation. They only saw more than a dozen countries conspiring against the British in series. We still don''t know anything about such a big thing.


    But don''t worry. Before the end of the term, I believe no one will compete with us. Now that this mess is too late for them to avoid it, how can they take the initiative to get inside? "


    Afterwards, Zhuge Liang, anyone can do it. As Prime Minister Campbell said, more than a dozen countries are plotting against Britain. Why does the government know nothing about such a big thing?


    There will even be an in-depth analysis of the core and interpretation of the incident from a deep political logic.


    For example: The Holy Roman Empire has the grace to restore Belgium, the Italian states were liberated by the Holy Roman Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire supports Spain''s recovery...


    People owe favors always need to be repaid, especially those owed to a big country, which must be paid.


    Now when it is time to pay off the debt, there is nothing wrong with all countries supporting Shenluo.


    Ordinary people can think of problems, and the government doesn''t know anything beforehand. It must be malfeasance.


    If this happened at another time, it would be enough to make Campbell''s cabinet go away.


    Keeping them in office is not because everyone is merciful, but mainly because no one wants to take up the mess.


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, I think the core issue now should not be the things that have already happened. We must look forward.


    The emergence of the anti-British alliance has signaled the countdown to the war. The top priority is that we still have to find a way to win this war.


    For example: First stabilize the emotions of allies and make them believe that the final victory must belong to us. Or maybe it¡¯s better to strike first, and hit the enemy by surprise..."


    There is no way, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has obviously been hit now, and he is not in a state at all. Someone must remind him what to do next.


    Prime Minister Campbell: "I have reported the outline of the battle plan to the king. Because of the flaws in the plan, Your Majesty is not very satisfied.


    Especially the lack of a plan to combat the core of the Holy Roman Empire. It''s just some targeting the enemy..."


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 Chapter 1115： Crazy thrill

    The deteriorating situation has pushed Britain to the edge of the cliff. It''s like a flying antelope, the more it passes through the sky, the less it passes, it will be broken.


    Although the anti-war public opinion turmoil in the European world has not yet subsided, this does not affect the standing of governments of various countries.


    Choosing between the Holy Roman Empire and Britain, there is nothing wrong with supporting Shinra. Even if there is a referendum, the final outcome will not change.


    Anyway, it''s just support now, not immediately sending troops to join the war. The war has not broken out yet, and governments of various countries still have time to guide public opinion.


    To do this is also very simple, just look through the history books, which have reasons to beat the British.


    What''s more, even if a war breaks out, countries will follow suit with soy sauce, and there is no need for everyone to explode.


    The times are developing and technology is advancing. To deal with Britain, even if the Vienna government is looking for cannon fodder, it is not an ordinary country that is qualified to participate.


    Except for the Russians to participate in land warfare, even if other countries want to participate, the Vienna government will think they get in the way.


    Not to mention naval battles. If the Shenra Navy cannot win, plus the fleets of various countries, it will still not win.


    The advent of the dreadnought era has completely opened the ranks among naval powers. The participation of thousands of tons of iron armored ships has no practical significance except to increase the enemy''s record.


    Even if you need to fight for the number, at least more than 10,000 tons of battleships, it makes sense to participate.


    In particular, the navies of various countries are also distributed in different regions. Except for the countries along the Mediterranean, the fleets of other countries cannot be assembled at all for a while.


    Moreover, the British are not fools, and it is impossible to give the anti-British alliance time to gather people. Back in those days, the Royal Navy defeated the invincible fleet by killing elephants with ants. It was impossible not to learn lessons.


    Of course, even if the navies of various countries are not assembled, it is a threat to the British.


    Fortunately, the Anti-British League is not monolithic. Otherwise, even if the Royal Navy is more powerful, it will be exhausted now.


    What countries can really participate in is probably to send a few aircraft symbolically to participate in the war against Britain.


    Otherwise, it is bad luck, and the mainland and colonies are reduced to battlefields and forced to fight; or in the later stage of the war, landing operations on the British Isles can be brought up to beat down dogs.


    In fact, the greatest significance of countries participating in the anti-British alliance is not in the military, but in their political and economic contributions.


    After the establishment of the alliance, Britain will face the entire European continent. The gap in economic and industrial strength between the two sides has been directly opened four or five times.


    Apart from other things, it is obvious just by looking at the manufacture of warships. As long as the Vienna government provides certain technical support, shipyards in Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal and other countries can also build super battleships.


    No matter how the veteran naval empire declines, a rotten ship will cost three pounds. At least the domestic shipbuilding industry system has been retained, and there are also some talent pools.


    These are all resources, but it is a little troublesome to integrate and utilize them. But these are all minor issues. As long as the interests are negotiated, there is nothing to be done.


    In fact, the Vienna government has already started. It doesn¡¯t matter what kind of technology spreads and does not spread.


    As long as the Royal Navy is defeated, it doesn''t matter if the shipbuilding technology is bad. Anyway, the navy must not only fight for technology, but also for financial resources.


    For example, the Russian Empire, a good ally of the Vienna government, is a typical representative.


    They have also done more than once or twice about importing technology from Shinra. In the end, they were either cheated by the domestic bureaucrats or dragged down by poor government finances.


    Other countries are not much better, even if they are wealthy, the funds that can be invested in armaments are very limited because of their size.


    What''s more, I really think that developing the navy requires only money and technology? If it is so simple, the future Middle East is not a naval power.


    Maybe the Navy can do this in the first half, but in the second half, various tests will come. Without a supporting industrial system, even the veteran naval power can only shed tears.


    The sudden change of the international situation has completely confused the British, and the people are even more overwhelmed.


    Ordinary people can''t keep up with the rhythm, experts and scholars are also confused and don''t know what happened.


    The arm is not over the thigh, and everyone can understand the next team. But such a fast and neat lineup is a little overwhelming.


    "Premeditated collusion"?


    This statement is almost the same to fool the ordinary people. Anyone who knows a little bit of politics knows that it is almost impossible to coordinate a dozen countries at the same time to avoid leaks.


    For no other reason, there are pro-Shen Luo factions in the governments of various countries, as well as pro-British factions.


    Even in dictatorships, when faced with such a big team, they need to be discussed.


    Even if it is a small-scale discussion, more than a dozen people from each country participate, and there are hundreds of insiders.


    No matter what the secret is, as long as there are more people know, it is not a secret.


    Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and you can''t expect all insiders to be tight-lipped, especially when interests are involved.


    With so many insiders, there are always several spokespersons for interest groups. Knowing the news in advance is a big business opportunity.


    Whether it is hoarding in advance, speculating on crop prices, or buying or selling off war-affected assets, the futures market and the stock market will show signs in advance.


    Whenever there is a big movement anywhere, it is a flaw, which will naturally arouse the vigilance of the British.


    How to operate, without leaving any omissions, to complete a series of European countries, has become a common concern of the world.


    ...


    There is no answer to the suspicions of the outside world. Because there is no answer at all, there is no such thing as a hook-up in advance from the beginning to the end.


    Although the "Neutral Movement" was first called out by the Dutch, it was the Vienna government that pushed the movement to its climax.


    If there is no indication from the Vienna government, why would Belgium, Sardinia, Lucca... these small peasant countries dare to participate?


    Don''t say it''s the outside world, even many of the parties involved were confused after receiving the signal.


    Although I don''t know what kind of medicine is sold in the boss''s gourd, but the things ordered, still have to be done.


    The reasons are readily available, whether it is for national interests or personal political interests, everyone has a good reason to fight against the war.


    The pro-Austrian faction became the anti-war faction, which naturally attracted the attention of the British, and even some guys even stabbed the news to the British.


    The sight of the British government was indeed attracted, but they couldn''t understand it. This is not the first time that a similar operation by the Vienna government has occurred.


    For decades of old cases, there are still no motives analyzed. Some people even suspect that there is no so-called motive at all. It is entirely because the brain of the Vienna government has suddenly flooded.


    This explanation is the most reasonable, because governments all over the world have their brains flooded. The British government itself is one of the best. Every few years, a strange government will appear, doing all the tricks that people can''t understand.


    The Vienna government contributed to the neutrality movement and fell in the eyes of the British bureaucrats. This is the domestic opposition that is trying to prevent this war.


    This is a personal experience. Every time Britain wants to initiate a war, there are a bunch of anti-war factions. The difference lies in the magnitude of the movement.


    The British can ignore it, but the European governments as the parties cannot ignore it. After personally participating in the "neutrality movement", everyone realized how unreliable this thing is.


    Regardless of how loud the slogans are shouted, once a specific thing is involved, it will be bad.


    It was agreed to form a "neutral alliance" and jointly bear the pressure from the two hegemons. As a result, at the last moment, there was no country willing to take the lead.


    The Russian Empire, which everyone had high hopes for, ended up saying: "We have the "Russian-Austrian League." Most of the terms in the Neutral League conflict with the content of the Russian-Austrian League and cannot participate in the contract."


    If this does not make everyone sober, then the performance of the following countries will be really hopeless.


    After the Russian Empire, Spain is qualified to organize everyone to form a "neutral alliance".


    It is a pity that the Spanish government is also sloppy and moved out of the ancient "Oce Port Agreement."


    The specific content has not been disclosed to the public, so that everyone can refer to the performance of the Vienna government in the Philippine War. Anyway, a neutral movement can be launched, and it can even help provide a meeting place, but it is not enough to lead the conclusion of the alliance.


    Large countries with weight, because of their own capabilities, cannot organize contracts, so they can only be small countries.


    With the idea of ??giving it a try, everyone launched the Netherlands again. Although their own strength is not enough, as the initiator of the neutral movement, it is justified to be organized by them.


    Unfortunately, the Dutch government is not stupid either. Spain and Russia are two big countries that are unwilling to be the first. What qualifications do they have for this small country to take the lead?


    I really thought it was a good time to take the lead, but this thing is going to pull hatred, and it must be revenge from the Holy Roman Empire afterwards.


    Just like the eighteenth princes begging for Dong, Yuan Shao became the leader, and the powerful Yuan family was first taken out to sacrifice the flag.


    Realizing that neutrality is unreliable, you can only stand on the field. Anyway, you have to stand in line, why not sell yourself for a good price?


    It is meaningless to talk about terms now. No matter how many promises are made, it is a bad check. Whether it can be cashed in the end and how much it can cash depends on the Vienna government.


    Based on the experience of the anti-French war, everyone understands the rules of the Vienna government for dividing the spoils. To sum it up, the more contributions are taken, and the ones who stand first take more.


    Of course, everyone still has to consider the British reaction. The Royal is still very strong, no one can guarantee that this time they will be able to pull Britain down.


    In this context, the first team to stand must be the most hated, and the future will definitely suffer the most violent revenge.


    Even with the Holy Roman Empire, not every country has the ability to withstand the backlash.


    Fortunately, the hard-skinned Russians were not afraid of British reprisals, and the Tsarist government took the lead to stand in line to help everyone solve this trouble.


    The first one is that countries are afraid to grab, and the second is that everyone grabs it together. Countries are both accidental and inevitable, and they unwittingly created an unsolved mystery in the world.


    It is impossible to explain, so if you are misunderstood, you will be misunderstood. It is also a good choice to let the British fall in depression.


    Perhaps in the past few decades, this will become a strong evidence for his "son of heaven", "the man of heaven," and "the choice of God"... of Emperor Franz the Great.


    In fact, similar claims have long been put forward. Especially religious people, early affirmed that Franz was "a person favored by God."


    The reason is very simple. The Holy Land was recovered from the pagans and God''s favor was given.


    The restoration of the Holy Roman Empire was also interpreted by them as the result of God''s favor. Including the decline of France, religious figures also gave a powerful explanation: colluding with infidels was punished by God.


    If this theory is fulfilled, then it will be Britain''s turn to be unlucky. But thinking about it the other way round, once Britain declined, it once again confirmed this theory.


    If the British resisted this shock, they would probably say that it was a test of God. As long as you can firmly believe, you will surely win the next time.


    No problem, no matter how solid the British Empire is, it can''t change the nature of being left behind.


    It is already very awesome if it can survive the challenge once; for the second time, Britain definitely cannot afford it.


    I have to admit that the magic stick is still level. Regardless of how the situation develops, they all have a reasonable explanation.


    ...


    Putting down the newspaper in his hand and looking at the falling snow outside the window, Franz asked with his back to his son: "Have the British declared war yet?"


    Although the later the war broke out, the better it was for the Holy Roman Empire. However, the anti-British alliance is about to be assembled, and the British villain is still reluctant to appear on the stage. This is so embarrassing.


    If it were not for throwing the blame for the war on the British, Franz would want to declare war on the British first, so as not to wait and panic.


    "not yet."


    It can be seen from Frederick¡¯s helpless expression that this is not the first time Franz has asked. Perhaps because of his old age, Franz''s temperament became more and more elusive.


    After a pause, Frederick continued to explain: "According to the information we received, the British Parliament is still arguing.


    In the meeting yesterday morning, the dispute between two congressmen even escalated into a large group. A total of three congressmen were hospitalized because of their injuries.


    It is said that King Edward VII, who was on the scene after hearing the news, was still furious in the parliament, and warned that if there is a fight again, he will be deprived of his membership.


    Presumably, it was frightened by the reaction of European countries. The momentum of the British protagonist has recently dropped a lot. "


    Unlike later generations of parliamentarians who dare to grab the Queen''s scepter, the British kings still have real power these days. The dismissal of members is something that the king can''t even think of, it is possible this year.


    Of course, it is only possible. If you really want to do this, it is estimated that it will be targeted by the parliament.


    The main reason is that Britain has too few legal provisions to restrict the behavior of parliamentarians. According to normal rules and regulations, it is difficult to restrict them.


    There is no way, the law must be approved by others before it can be passed. Naturally, laws that regulate and restrict one''s own behavior cannot be passed.


    In contrast, the Holy Roman Empire is much better. Franz took action early, and there are a lot of laws restricting the behavior of parliamentarians.


    Even in the revision and repeal of related laws and regulations, lawmakers must avoid suspicion and have no right to participate.


    If it happened in Shinra, the MPs who participated in the fight would not only lose their status as MPs, but also go to prison to reflect.


    Deliberately provoking troubles, gathering people to fight, and disturbing parliamentary order are not within the scope of legal immunity.


    However, these small issues are not part of Franz''s focus now, and it is the decline of the British protagonist that attracted his attention.


    The Victorian British Empire was not a soft-footed shrimp. Confrontation with the European continent has not happened, because it is "frightened" to stop, obviously not convincing.


    Although the regular troops of the Holy Roman Empire did not move, fighting has indeed begun on the African battlefield.


    "Civilian armed conflict", this is what the Vienna government dares to say.


    Whether it is weapons and equipment, the military quality of the personnel involved, and the scale of the conflict, they are not what a "civilian armed conflict" should have.


    Besides, this is just the beginning. As time goes by, the number of people involved in conflicts is still increasing.


    After a moment of contemplation, Franz turned around and said indifferently: "Since the British don''t move, then stimulate them again.


    Invite European governments to hold an anti-British meeting in Vienna next month to discuss..."


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 Chapter 1116： Canal attacked

    At the end of the European War, the British government seized the opportunity of the Holy Roman Empire to seize the French Indochina Peninsula.


    Cam Ranh Bay, the base camp of the French Far East Fleet, also changed its owner and became the base camp of the Royal British Navy.


    With this Asia¡¯s No. 1 military port, the Royal Navy naturally looks down on Singapore, another important military town.


    Of course, this is just talking about it. The real reason is that the British government reacted a step slower that year, Sumatra was occupied by the Netherlands, and the Malay Peninsula fell into the hands of the German Federation controlled by Hanover.


    At that time, Britain was having fun with Fahor, and Hanover and the Netherlands were their **** brothers. The British government acquiesced in this fact.


    No one thought that the international situation changed so quickly. Following a European War, France fell to earth, and the Holy Roman Empire was reborn from the ashes to complete its unification once again.


    There is no doubt that the Malay Peninsula, as a colony of the German Federation, has naturally joined the family of the Holy Roman Empire.


    The European hegemony was born, and under the influence of geopolitics, the Dutch government, which was aware of the current affairs, also naturally fell to the Holy Roman Empire.


    In an instant, Singapore, as Britain''s important military port in the Far East, became unsavory.


    Although the Strait of Malacca is still in the hands of the Royal Navy, both sides have become enemy spheres of influence.


    There is no younger brother to honor, just a corner of Singapore, obviously unable to support Britain''s hegemony in the South Seas, and the rule of the Malacca Strait suddenly became precarious.


    By this time, it was too late for the British to regret. The meat that fell into the belly of the Holy Roman Empire is naturally impossible to spit out.


    Sumatra, which seeks Dutch rule, is equally undesirable. With Shinra on their side, it is impossible for them to let go.


    "Bad and blessed", although Britain''s rule over the Malacca Strait has been challenged, they also won the French Indochina Peninsula.


    Not only has it lifted the threat to the southeast of India, it has also expanded the colonial empire and increased its voice in Southeast Asia.


    It is difficult to say whether it is a loss or a gain. But for the colonial government, it definitely made a profit.


    The rule of Malacca has been challenged, but after all, it is still in their hands, and the more prosperous Indochina Peninsula can be exploited, and everyone¡¯s small days must be more comfortable.


    Seeing everyone has a share, the colonial bureaucrats can make money, and naturally a share of the Far East Fleet is indispensable.


    As the commander of the fleet, Admiral Michel, it was a refreshing little life. I sighed more than once, choosing to come to Far East is the most correct choice in life.


    Unfortunately, good days are always short. Along with the tense situation in Europe, the situation in the Southeast Asia has also become turbulent.


    Originally, this was nothing. The Far East Fleet was stronger than the Nanyang Fleet. If a war really breaks out, Michel will have enough confidence to win.


    Only with the changes in the situation in Europe, the three countries of Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands fell to the Holy Roman Empire, and the situation changed.


    The original advantage of the Far East Fleet was suddenly reversed. One pick four, even if the Royal Navy can play again, it is hard to beat four hands with one punch.


    The only thing that made Michele gratified was that Britain still had allies. If the power of the Japanese navy was added, he still had the confidence of winning.


    It was only accompanied by a telegram from London that broke the fantasy of General Michelle. The London government asked him to wait for an opportunity to attack the Nanyang Fleet and annihilate its main force.


    Starting from the overall situation, there is nothing wrong with this order. Although it is against the spirit of chivalry to fight undeclared, Michelle is not a knight and has no ethics.


    Now that the situation is so tense, it is impossible for the Nanyang Fleet to be completely unprepared. Even a sneak attack is very difficult, let alone annihilated.


    In the depths of my heart, General Michelle complained more than once. He said that if he wanted to attack him, he had to wait until the situation got out of control before giving an order. He was a fool!


    Fortunately, Michel didn''t know that the original plan of the London government was: the Far East Fleet and the Pacific Fleet together, and at the same time destroy the South Sea Fleet of Shinra and the Central American Fleet.


    Otherwise, it would not be a complaint, but it would simply be impossible to implement. Sneak attacks also need to consider the right time and place, and it is not possible to act in any time or anywhere.


    In case of bad luck, when the appointed time for action arrives, Tiangong does not pretend to be a heavy fog, or it sets off a violent wind and waves, or the enemy is not on the preset battlefield, it can cause the mission to fail.


    Fortunately, not all civil servants in the Admiralty Department, as well as professionals, stopped this farce in time.


    In the end, the orders received by the Far East Fleet and the Pacific Fleet became the main force waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack and annihilate the enemy.


    Although the difficulty is still great, it is possible to complete it after all. As long as one side succeeds or fails, an all-out war will break out, and the other side can only fight hard.


    Rather than fighting directly with the enemy, Admiral Michel is still more willing to try. If the attack is successful, he will be Britain''s greatest hero.


    There is no way, unless the two major overseas fleets of Shinra are resolved, the Royal Navy will not be able to concentrate its forces and invest in the war to contain the main force of the Shinra Navy.


    There are two exits in that big bathtub in the Mediterranean. If you want to contain and force the Shenluo navy to come out for a decisive battle, you must go on both sides at the same time.


    The Royal Navy is really good, but after the soldiers are divided into two groups, it is not so easy to suppress the Shenluo Navy, and maybe they will get in.


    The only way is to cut out the wings of the Shinra Navy, kill their overseas fleets, and then concentrate their forces to suppress their local fleets.


    Of course, this is Admiral Michel''s own judgment. In fact, there are more ways, such as blocking the Suez Canal to prevent the Shinra Navy from entering the Indian Ocean eastward.


    Looking at the map on the wall, Michelle was lost in thought, and from time to time she pointed with her finger, as if looking for the "place" where the game was broken.


    ...


    Since its opening, the Suez Canal has carried the economic destiny of Asia, Europe and Africa.


    There are as many as tens of thousands of ships entering and leaving each year, and the revenue from toll fees alone is tens of millions. It is a well-deserved golden waterway.


    No matter how tense the situation in Europe is, the number of ships entering and leaving the Suez Canal every day has not decreased, and it feels a bit detached from the world.


    Unfortunately, this "detachment" is just an illusion. If you observe carefully, you will find that both the merchants along the coast and the merchants coming and going are very solemn.


    Everyone knows that the war is coming. Once the war breaks out, the lively Suez Canal will soon be silent.


    At the canal security checkpoint, there has been a long queue at this moment. With the tension in the situation, the security check of the Suez Canal has also taken a step forward.


    As a business customer, Owen naturally hated the cumbersome inspections. However, his arms cannot be stretched out of his thighs, and he must undergo an examination if he wants to pass through the Suez Canal.


    Seeing the staff constantly tumbling over the containers, they almost unloaded the cargo and reloaded the ship. Irving could no longer stand it: "These are ballast stones. There is no need to bring them out for inspection one by one?"


    This time, we transported porcelain and silk from the East, which are relatively lightweight products. To ensure the stability of the hull, ballast stones are naturally indispensable.


    Now even the stones have to be inspected, this cautiousness is really jaw-dropping.


    The staff turned around and replied very solemnly: "Sorry, Mr. Owen. Now is a special period, please cooperate with our work.


    Not only for the safety of the canal, but also for the safety of your personal life and property. You must know that spies are all-pervasive, and they may take advantage of loopholes. "


    Hearing the word "spy", Owen decisively chose to shut his mouth, waiting quietly for the result.


    As a businessman, what Owen fears most is getting involved with spies. Once involved, even if there are a thousand mouths, it is not clear.


    How can you let the spy help prove that he is innocent?


    Even if a spy is willing to help testify, it is useless, and no one will believe it.


    Even if there is insufficient evidence to convict the crime, the personal connections accumulated over the course of a lifetime will collapse instantly.


    After more than two hours, the suspiciousness on the ship was finally checked. Without waiting for Owen to breathe a sigh of relief, someone was yelling: "Catch the spy, don''t let them run!"


    The originally orderly scene suddenly became chaotic. When the canal police acted, the two oil tankers suddenly started and rushed towards the river entrance at full speed.


    It happened so suddenly that even the canal defenders reacted quickly and immediately started the shore artillery interception, but only one ship was stopped, and the other ship directly hit the lock.


    After a loud noise, the warship began to sink slowly. At this moment, the surface of the river was covered by the leaked crude oil, and the pungent smell came on.


    Looking at the scene before him, Owen''s mouth was wide open, just not knowing what to say. Involuntarily came up in my mind: "I''ve got the trick", "The dead man", "It''s going to be a miserable loss"...


    Irving was not the only one who was stimulated. Whether it was the crew member or the captain, they were all faceless now.


    Although I have seen it with my own eyes, everyone still knows nothing about the specific damage to the canal.


    Even if it only scratches the skin, it will take time to clear the river. At least the wreckage of the two oil tankers must be salvaged before navigation can be restored.


    If you are unwilling to wait, detour the Cape of Good Hope. Those who run the boat these days are all smart people who naturally know how to choose.


    Seeing that the war of hegemony is on the verge of breaking out, and the South African region has even been fought, there will never be any good fruit if you join in at this time.


    The merchants were worried, and the staff at the Canal Management Office had even more exaggerated expressions.


    In such a tightly guarded situation, letting the enemy steal the chicken is definitely responsible...


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 Chapter 1117： Overall view

    Along with a telegram, news of the attack on the Suez Canal quickly spread throughout the world. The already tense situation in Europe has become more and more out of control at this moment.


    On that evening, the Vienna government held a press conference to announce that the people behind the oath and planning of the attack will never die.


    Although it is not stated clearly, everyone knows that apart from the British, there is no second master who can afford to be "behind the scenes."


    The investigation team has just set off. The Vienna government has not yet reached a conclusion on the attack on the canal, and the people of the two countries have already begun to fight.


    The armed conflict is no longer confined to South Africa. Wars of varying scales have broken out in East Africa and the Malay Peninsula. The total strength of the two parties has already exceeded the 100,000 mark.


    The exchange of fire on such a scale has not yet declared war. The actions of the two governments have once again refreshed the perception of the European world.


    According to a politician who is unwilling to reveal his name: No loss is a hegemonic country, and this "conservation" (skin) is not something ordinary countries can have.


    ...


    Vienna Palace, at this moment Franz is catching Frederick, this stinky chess basket, and the disturbances from the outside world have not spread here, as if he has been beyond the world.


    It is impossible to be detached. At this critical moment, there is no room for relaxation. But it was not affected by the Suez Canal tragedy, but it was true.


    The reason is very simple. Whether the Suez Canal is blocked or not has little impact on this war.


    To borrow a word from the media: "The Mediterranean is our inner sea, and the great Holy Roman Empire will illuminate the world. This is our time."


    Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is basically in line with reality. The current Mediterranean Sea can indeed be regarded as the inner sea of ??Shinra.


    With both the Circum-Europe-African-Middle East Railway and the bath ocean shipping, the core territory of Shinra is still firmly controlled by the Vienna government, which is sufficient to ensure the normal supply of raw materials.


    Basically, Franz didn''t panic. Do not say that the Suez Canal was blocked for several months, even if it has been blocked, the Holy Roman Empire can withstand it.


    As for the strategic impact, you can¡¯t go east, so don¡¯t rush east for the time being. After all the warships in the dock are in service, it is not too late to look for the bad luck of the British.


    In contrast, the harm caused by crude oil leakage is more serious. Thousands of tons of crude oil spewed out, not only polluting the river, it is estimated that the entire Red Sea will follow.


    If it weren''t for Franz''s quick response, he would order cleanup and intercept as soon as he received the news, or the Mediterranean would be affected.


    Frederick: "Father, since the British planned this attack, they will definitely pick themselves out. The investigation team is afraid it will be difficult for them to gain anything."


    Neither Britain nor the Holy Roman Empire is alone, and war is a gang fight.


    If you want to start a war, you must not only look at the problem from your own perspective, but you must also be concerned about the reactions of the people in your allies.


    Old-fashioned routines like missing soldiers can be distinguished from the real at a glance, and people won''t buy it.


    Of course, it is possible to force allies to be pulled aboard, but this is not allies but a group of resentful pig teammates.


    Originally, the pig teammates from all over Europe were gathered this time. If the relations between the masses were not improved, the Vienna government would not be able to lead them.


    Apart from other things, just borrowing other people''s airports and ports requires the cooperation of local people.


    Otherwise, the Snake can do something casually, or delay the speed of material transportation, it can make the battle plan fail.


    In fact, this war has not kicked off for a long time. One of the important reasons is the lack of a reasonable excuse for war.


    The Suez Canal attack is undoubtedly a good entry point. Although this economic life is in the hands of the Vienna government, it is most European countries that benefit from it.


    As long as it proves that the attack was planned by the British, and launching a war in retaliation, it is logical.


    "Don''t worry, there will be gains. Even if it is really not related to the British, we can get them involved.


    The current investigation is just a cutscene. Inviting all countries to send representatives to participate is nothing more than asking them to endorse together.


    Of course, the fake is fake after all, no matter how perfect the arrangement is, there will always be clues.


    If possible, it is better to find out the real evidence. Otherwise, it would be a big trouble to wear the help in the future.


    In the future, similar incidents will be directly handed over to the cabinet government to operate. As a monarch, we must learn to be confused when appropriate. "


    The pros and cons are the essence of human nature, and as an emperor, there is no exception. Especially this kind of invisible operation, that is how far you can hide.


    As long as you don''t get involved, even if you really wear a gang in the future, you can still deal with it with a sentence of "not knowing".


    Although it is a formality, the investigation is still delicate. For example: How long the investigation lasts depends on the anti-British propaganda of various governments.


    When the anti-British sentiment of the European people is mobilized, it will be the end. Only when the whole people support a war is the best time to start a war.


    ...


    Sulawesi, Austria is the governor''s mansion of Southeast Asia. A gang of military and political leaders gathered together, and Prince William was enthusiastically discussing the battle plan with everyone at the moment.


    The British wanted to attack the South Sea Fleet, and the South Sea Fleet also wanted to attack the Far East Fleet of the Royal Navy. Both sides are calculating each other, and the result is no result.


    Arest, commander of the Nanyang Fleet: "Your Highness, we have failed to lure the enemy many times.


    Either the British understood our plan and were not fooled at all; or the British had too much appetite to look down on the small profit and wanted to swallow us in one bite.


    It is unlikely that the plan will be leaked, and there are not many insiders. If it''s the latter, we''ve gotten the right direction from the beginning.


    The biggest problem is that the war did not break out. Otherwise, we can form a coalition with the three countries of West, Holland, and Portugal, and we have a great chance of winning a decisive battle with the British. "


    William asked suspiciously: "Although our number of warships is smaller than that of the British, we still have an aircraft carrier formation. Is there no chance of winning a direct confrontation with the Far East fleet?"


    I saw Admiral Alester shook his head: "His Royal Highness, although the aircraft carrier has shown good offensive power in the exercise, the actual combat is different, and there are more factors to consider.


    We lack the experience of aircraft carriers in actual combat applications, and even the world can''t find a reference case. The specific tactics are still being explored.


    Out of being responsible for the empire, I dare not overestimate the combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier formation before actual combat. "


    The mainstream naval thinking this year is still the artillery giant ship, and the Shinra Navy is no exception. Even with the support of the emperor, the aircraft carrier faction is still at a disadvantage.


    The aircraft carrier faction is at a disadvantage in the battle for ideas. The biggest problem is the lack of actual combat cases to support. Everyone supports the theory of giant ships and artillery, but it is not entirely because of love, but more for insurance.


    Making mistakes in the military is not terrible. The terrible thing is that everyone else is on the right track, and you are the only one who ran off.


    Since other countries are playing giant cannons, just keep up. If everyone is wrong, it means that no one is wrong.


    The biggest problem that new ideas are difficult to promote is uncertainty. Even if it can prove that the concept of the aircraft carrier is correct, it does not mean that the aircraft carrier formation has combat effectiveness.


    The idea is correct, but it is equivalent to the correct direction of the road; but there are still many forks in the same direction, and if you are not careful, you will go wrong.


    It was mainly limited by aircraft technology. It was only after technological breakthroughs in recent years that the development of aircraft carriers started.


    Prior to this, although there was research and development, the investment was far from comparable to battleships.


    There is no alternative. There are too many places to invest, and no amount of military spending will be enough. Before it is certain that the aircraft carrier will be effective, more resources must be devoted to battleships.


    After a pause, Admiral Arest added: "Actually, the role of the aircraft carrier formation is not necessarily in the decisive battle. I think it is better to use it for sneak attacks.


    It is similar to the Air Force¡¯s "Bull Hunting Plan," which concentrates a group of bombers to carry out strategic bombing of enemy ports and shipyards.


    In the Far East, the British had limited air defense firepower and basically did not pose much of a threat to the fourth-generation bombers.


    If you can figure out the layout of Cam Ranh Bay, the chances of a successful attack should be very high. After the bombing is over, we go up to fight the enemy again, and the odds of winning will be greatly improved.


    It''s a pity that the timing is wrong. We did this ahead of schedule and the Air Force''s plan went bankrupt in advance.


    Unlike us, the Air Force has more fighters and rich bombing experience. If the "Bull Hunting Project" succeeds, the benefits it will bring are far beyond those of defeating the Far East Fleet. "


    "Overall view" is a compulsory course for every senior general. They were all raids, which severely damaged the British Far East Fleet and the British local fleet, which were not at the same level.


    Defeating the British Far East Fleet will at best make the Nanyang Fleet famous; and defeating the British Home Fleet is a hegemony replacement.


    National interests are important, and local battlefields must make concessions to the overall situation. No matter how many thoughts were in his mind, Admiral Arest could only hold it in his stomach for the first time.


    "Your Excellency Commander, this idea is very good. Now we can make preparations. After the Air Force takes action, we will immediately implement it.


    Even if it fails, it doesn''t matter. The British can''t chase the plane with a warship, right? Think of it as a bombing training to accumulate experience for the next time. "


    After discussing for a long time, a reliable plan was finally born, and William naturally would not be stingy in language.


    As the future King of Nanyang, William also needs to accumulate prestige and merits. Although the Holy Roman Empire has not developed to the extreme of "getting fame at once", war is still the best way to accumulate fame.


    ...


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 Chapter 1118： Gods face

    With the formation of the two camps, the international situation has become increasingly clear. One is the anti-British alliance with the Holy Roman Empire as the core¡ªthe Continental Alliance; the other is the anti-Shenra alliance¡ªthe Pan-Ocean Front¡ªformed by Britain.


    In the Suez Canal attack, the last layer of window paper was torn, and the contradiction between the two camps was put on the table.


    With the escalation of armed conflicts in various places, apart from the lack of a single document to declare war, a substantial war has formed between Shenluo and Britain.


    The main member states of the Continental Alliance are mostly concentrated in Europe. There is a ready-made organizational framework for the Continental Alliance. Now only a little change has taken place in its functions. The British-led Pan-Ocean Front is in trouble.


    When countries first joined the Pan-Ocean Front, the situation was not what it is now. The British only told everyone to form a group to encircle Shinra, but did not say that the enemy was the entire European continent.


    The scope of the enemy has expanded, and disputes have also occurred within the Pan-Ocean Front. Although everyone has full confidence in the Royal Navy, everyone has no idea about this war.


    "Distant relatives are not as good as neighbors", this sentence does not apply between countries. Because of history, most countries have conflicts of interest and even long-term hostility with neighboring countries.


    The enemy''s enemy is not necessarily a friend, but can become an ally most of the time. For example, if Chile joins the Pan-Ocean Front, Peru and Bolivia, the two hostile countries, naturally lean towards the Continental Alliance.


    Now he didn''t jump out to stand in line, but because of the superior position of the Royal Navy, everyone did not dare to act rashly, or they might have hooked up in secret.


    In this context, everyone should not only participate in the war against Shinra, but also be careful about neighbors stabbing them.


    It''s not that the British government has not thought of a solution, but when it comes to interests, there is no discussion at all.


    Take Chile, Bolivia, and Peru as examples. It is very simple to want Bolivia and Peru to give up their hatred, as long as Chile is willing to give up the gains from the South Pacific War.


    After eating the meat in the stomach and letting it out, it is naturally impossible for Chileans to agree, and then there is no more talk.


    No matter how great the face of Britain is, it cannot be more profitable. Even if the British government is willing to share the colony of Shinra, it has no effect.


    Painting cakes cannot satisfy hunger. Although the colony of the Holy Roman Empire is vast, there are not many that can be captured.


    If there are too many people participating in the distribution of spoils, no one will have enough to eat. Everyone participates in the Pan-Ocean Front to eat meat, but not to be hungry.


    In order to coordinate the relationship between allies and integrate the power of the alliance, the British government was very busy, but the final receipt was very touching.


    All countries have their own small abacus. When the interests of the alliance conflict with their own national interests, the national interests must be given priority.


    The Vienna government cannot let the European countries do their best, and the London government cannot let the Pan-Ocean Front countries blast their livers.


    The allies have not been settled yet, but domestic doubts are endless. The talkative parties came to an end one after another and criticized the government''s foreign policy, as if this situation had occurred, and it was all the result of the government''s ineffectiveness.


    Throwing away the hostile newspaper, Campbell rubbed his forehead and asked, "Has the Navy not found a chance?"


    If you cannot break the situation politically, you can only seek a breakthrough from the military. War will always be one of the sharp tools to shift internal conflicts.


    I saw Secretary of the Navy Swinding waved his hand and said: "Whether it is the enemy''s South Seas fleet or the American fleet, they are usually scattered in various ports, and there will be no assembly if there is no major event.


    Unless it is a separate attack, otherwise it is difficult for us to hit the enemy''s main force at once. But after the division of forces, the advantages of the Royal Navy ceased to exist.


    Even if the enemy assembles occasionally, it is still active in coastal areas. Considering that the enemy can withdraw to the port at any time and the air force provides fire support, we did not take any action. "


    The power of the Royal Navy lies in the overall cooperation. If it is only a one-on-one battle, in fact, their advantage is not big.


    This is exactly the opposite of the army. The lobster soldiers have good combat effectiveness in small-scale battles, but once the scale of the battlefield expands, it will soon wither.


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "Since there is no sneak attack, then simply seek opportunities to fight the enemy.


    We also have the cooperation of allies, and we can completely kill the enemy''s two ocean-going fleets in a short time to ensure the smooth flow of maritime trade.


    The pace of war is constantly approaching, and the time left for us is running out. The saint of Vienna Palace is now performing his final performance.


    If nothing happens, their investigation results will come out soon, and then they will declare war on us righteously. "


    It can be seen that Asquith is very cold towards Franz. It''s right to think about it. Everyone has no image. You only have it. It is a problem not to be hated by others.


    Foreign Secretary Adam said indifferently: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun to coordinate the issue of joint operations, but it will take some time.


    There are two troubles now, one is the issue of command power, and the other is the distribution of benefits after the war.


    Our allies have great appetites, and what they want seriously does not match their own strength, and they need to be made aware of reality. "


    Since discovering that the enemy had changed from Shinra to the European continent, Britain¡¯s allies have become less willing. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s easy to get on the boat and difficult to get off the boat.


    At this point, even if someone wants to quit, the Vienna government must first consider the feelings of its allies. It is impossible to accept it.


    Neutrality is even more nonsense. The team has stood still and wants to return, which is equivalent to offending the two families together, and they will definitely be liquidated after the war.


    If it weren''t for the allies who still needed the efforts of various countries, the British government would have been rude to this group of allies.


    ...


    Just when the British were busy forming a team, after a week, the report of the investigation team finally appeared on Franz''s desk.


    No surprises, all the evidence presented in this 30-page investigative report pointed to the British.


    After flipping it casually, Franz had no interest in continuing to read. Too many words are a waste of life.


    After a glance at the people, Franz shook his head: "The content is too much, and it must be condensed. The evidence is too detailed, just like personal experience, and it can''t stand scrutiny at all.


    Delete, delete, and subtract, and add some ambiguities. It would be perfect to add the English confession after the war.


    Once it is handled, it will be announced to the public, asking the British government to surrender the murderer, compensate for the loss, and give them an ultimatum by the way.


    Forget it, wait a minute! Christmas will be next week. For the sake of God, let the British have the last Christmas. "


    It also takes time to trace the evidence. In just one week, more than half of the time is spent on the road.


    Regardless of whether there is an in-depth investigation, it is terrifying to think about it to be able to produce such a thick report in such a short period of time.


    But this report was drafted by professionals. Participants in the investigation team are all criminal investigation experts in various fields, and a group of people who are most seeking to perfect the evidence.


    Theoretically speaking, the personal evidence listed above is complete, and even the photos of the joints are all impeccable, and they cannot be denied by the British.


    But it fell into Franz''s eyes, but he was awkward. This year, everyone is still not feeling deeply. Anyone who has experienced the impact of the Internet knows that the more detailed the details of the fraud, the easier it is to be overthrown.


    On the contrary, they are ambiguous things, the hardest to be overthrown. Anyway, the history book was written by the victor, and the ambiguous content can be proved after the war.


    Time can affect a person the most. After several decades in this world, Franz has completely integrated into the times, including: giving face to God.


    There is no way, the face of God''s family is too great. Generally speaking, if you don''t give face to God at the festival like Christmas, it is to work against all the people.


    If you don''t believe it, just look at the performance of everyone present. No one raised any objections. At first glance, everyone is a "loyal" believer of God.


    Prime Minister Chandler: "Okay, Your Majesty. We will implement the investigation report later.


    However, since the declaration of war is going to be postponed until after the festival, do you want to find the pope to choose a lucky day? "


    It''s not ironic. Europeans have to choose dates when they encounter major events, and some superstitious masters also find witches for divination.


    The anti-British alliance includes the Papal State, and there is the most professional team of magic sticks, so it will naturally be used.


    It seems to be feudal superstition, but it is not. Before and after the war broke out, people were most easily confused and needed to seek spiritual sustenance.


    If there is a great **** like the Pope, if you don''t use it, it would be a crime. If the British were not labelled heretics, it was because the Vienna government had morals.


    Of course, it is impossible to deduct without morals. The struggle between monarchy and theocracy has always existed, that is, the monarchy overwhelmed the religious power in the past two hundred years.


    Prior to this, European monarchs were also very hard pressed. Although he considers himself the most devout believer of God, Franz is still not prepared to give the Holy See a chance after involving his core interests.


    "Then inform the Holy See that the day of the declaration of war is set on December 27, so that the Pope will be ready."


    ...


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 Chapter 1119： War disc

    Deliberately leaking the date of the declaration of war ahead of schedule, Franz accidentally set a precedent in history.


    As an emperor, Franz''s every move will inevitably be interpreted politically. What looks like a child''s play is actually another game between monarchy and theocracy.


    The struggle between monarchy and theocracy in the European world lasted for thousands of years. The religious reform initiated in the Middle Ages was based on the theoretical basis that **** said: "God belongs to God, and Caesar belongs to Caesar."


    However, there is still no clear distinction between what belongs to God and what belongs to Caesar.


    Everyone acquiesces in religion and secularity, but European religion has been integrated into people''s daily life, and religion and secularity are inseparable at all.


    Whether the monarchy is higher than the religious power or the religious power is higher than the monarchy, there has never been an exact statement in the Holy Roman Empire.


    Even with the confiscation of church assets, Franz made a deal with the pope, using the pope''s name to force bishops everywhere to compromise, rather than in the name of the government.


    Although the goal has been achieved, it can be one or two for such operations, but one cannot rely on the Holy See for a long time.


    So in the following decades, Franz has been secretly weakening the influence of the church, trying to put religion under the jurisdiction of the government.


    By now, it''s almost time for the showdown. The current date of deliberate declaration of war is an obvious political signal.


    It is to let everyone recognize the reality. The pope must act according to the will of the emperor. Why should the church below be detached from the world?


    People''s hearts are constantly changing, and the bottom line is constantly breaking through. If left for decades, such hints will naturally not be effective.


    But now it¡¯s different. The church¡¯s strength has declined drastically, and the government has long intervened in religious matters, but it hasn¡¯t come up with it.


    Now on the table, it is for domestic Catholics as well as Protestants in the north.


    The main purpose is to tell everyone: The Holy Roman Empire Church listens to the emperor, so religious conflicts are meaningless.


    As for the disclosure of the date of the declaration of war, to allow the British to be prepared in advance, that is not a problem at all.


    The colonies are about to be slaughtered, and the places that can be guarded have already been guarded, and the places that are not guarded don''t need to be guarded now.


    ...


    No matter how tense the situation is, the fog remains the same. Even though the air is already filled with the smell of gunpowder, it is not worth mentioning when compared with the thick fog.


    The roar of mechanical turbines is endless, and the ships entering and leaving are like stars in the sky. The Port of London under the thick fog is still busy, as if not affected by the situation at all.


    Even affected by the war, more ships have entered and exited recently, but the direction of commodity trade has changed.


    The ships that originally went to and fro between the English Channel have now moved to the oceans and started ocean-going trade.


    Still choosing the ships left behind, the business at this moment is not import and export trade, but passenger transport.


    In fact, since the news of the Suez Canal attack spread back to Europe, trade between Britain and European countries has ended, and the evacuation of overseas Chinese has been put on the agenda.


    The rise of every big city will inevitably **** blood from the surrounding area. As the world''s number one metropolis, London is no exception.


    There are millions of immigrants from all over Europe gathered here. As the war approaches, these diasporas can''t stay.


    Fortunately, these people come from more than a dozen countries. Otherwise, if so many people are evacuated at once, they really cannot be resettled.


    ...


    The visibility of the dock in the dense fog is less than 50 meters. The towering lighthouse has already started its round of work at this moment, diligently guiding the direction of each ship.


    As the roar of ships approached, more and more pedestrians gathered on the pier. All of them were big bags and small bags, as if they were fleeing.


    A middle-aged man in Tsing Yi sternly reprimanded: "Come on, Andre. If you miss this boat, your kid will stay here..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Andre''s boy shook his head and asked disdainfully: "Is it good to stay here?"


    As if feeling the dignity being provoked, the middle-aged man scolded: "Andre, you are a real idiot.


    Don''t forget that you are a Sicilian. If you ask such idiotic questions again, don''t say it is my Rudolph''s son.


    Look at this spooky weather, how can it compare to Sicily? Look at the eyes of people around..."


    It is the evacuation of overseas Chinese in name, but it is actually fleeing. I can''t even take care of myself, so naturally I don''t care about others training my son.


    A similar scene is now being staged in countless families. I have to admit that Britain this year is indeed full of allure for ordinary people.


    The second and third generations of immigrants who grew up in London since childhood have already developed feelings for this country, and the concept of home country has been minimal.


    It is a pity that Britain, as an island country, lacks sufficient tolerance in nature. Even the Irish cannot accommodate them, and naturally they cannot accommodate them as wanderers.


    Discrimination is everywhere, especially as the pace of war is approaching, the lives of immigrants are even more difficult. All kinds of surveillance, cross-examination, and even unprovoked detention.


    Either they could not stand the strange look around, or worried about the future, countless immigrants were forced to choose to return to their country.


    In fact, those who are leaving now are either poor ghosts, or too greedy and lucky masters.


    Really smart people, as early as the beginning of the deterioration of the situation, have dumped their assets in the British Isles to prepare for their escape.


    Greed has a price. If you don¡¯t cut the meat in time to stop the loss, you can only sell it with tears, symbolically recovering some costs, or even being taken over the industry.


    It can be heard from the conversation between the two that Rudolph and Andrew and his son are not rich masters. Anyone who is a bit wealthy has already bought their own ferry tickets and ran away.


    There is no way, the date of the declaration of war prepared by the Holy Roman Empire was stabbed by the media. No matter how unresponsive, I know that if I don''t run now, I really won''t be able to run.


    It is natural to choose to stay and share the joys and sorrows of Britain, but there are definitely not many such brain-deads.


    There is no way, even if you want to stay, you have to be willing to accept it.


    In fact, returning home at this time also faces various problems.


    Not only does employment need to be resolved, but it also needs to be monitored. It feels a bit inhumane.


    But Rudolph had no choice. Staying in Britain was not only discriminated against, but it could also bring life danger.


    Thanks to the development of the British newspaper industry, Rudolph knew that the British Isles had limited food production and had to rely on imports for a long time.


    It happens that the target of the war is the world''s largest exporter of agricultural products. Once the war continues for a long time, there will be a famine.


    Even though the British government has repeatedly ensured that it has a vast colony, there are many food-rich allies that can guarantee the supply of domestic supplies.


    However, the Irish workers who could not stand next door repeatedly popularized the dark history of the British government, which made it difficult for Rudolph to have confidence in the British government.


    At the peak of Britain, it was just a famine that starved millions of people to death. What if there was a war?


    Yes, in the eyes of ordinary people, the British Isles are one, and Ireland is also an important part of the British Empire.


    The British government will not publicize the grievances. Ordinary British people have little knowledge, and Rudolph who came out to ask for life is even more confused.


    In contrast, the problem of eating at least when returning home is guaranteed. Sicily, my hometown, is suitable for agricultural production and is one of the few agricultural products export areas in Italy.


    The Holy Roman Empire is also the world''s largest exporter of agricultural products. Even if a war breaks out, it is unlikely to go to Sicily to collect food.


    Anyway, in this war, the two kingdoms of Sicily only followed soy sauce, and it is unlikely that the mainland will become a battlefield.


    Most of the government will not do its best to deal with this war. Even when returning home is subject to surveillance and investigation, it is most likely to go through a cutscene.


    There are so many places where spies are needed. As long as there is no water in the brain of the British, they will not focus on collecting intelligence on the two kingdoms of Sicily.


    The sad scene not only happened on the London docks, but also happened in almost important European ports.


    It''s just that there are not as many British people living in the European continent as they travel to Britain to discuss life, and the Port of London is particularly noisy.


    ...


    Time flies, and the annual Christmas comes again. In the festive atmosphere of the festival, the smell of gunpowder in Europe has been diluted a lot.


    If it hadn''t been for the previous media''s exploded the date of the Vienna government''s plan to declare war, there was a lot of noise. I''m afraid people who don''t understand European culture think that things are going to pass.


    Under the strong festive atmosphere, the two sides unanimously pressed the pause button, and even the colonial conflict stopped.


    The only hard-pressed force was the Russian army in the Far East. The Japanese army did not have a holiday during Christmas, so they had to fight hard.


    Of course, this is nothing. Orthodox Christmas will be next month, and it will be too late to be sad.


    In St. Petersburg, the Tsarist government also received a declaration of war from the Holy Roman Empire. With the approach of the war, the battle of routes has once again become a hot topic in Russia.


    The essential purpose of military technological innovation is to study **** people efficiently.


    The use of machine gun trenches and barbed wire tactics certainly helped the Russians stabilize their position; but the appearance of tank armor also helped the Japanese army open a new door.


    Affected by this, the casualties paid by Japan and Russia are much higher than in history.


    These are all minor problems. The Tsarist government is a gray animal; Japan, which has a strong Bushido mindset, also has the spirit of not being afraid of death.


    Both sides could afford to die, and the crowd tactics failed overnight, which made the Tsarist government feel so embarrassed.


    Those are all minor issues, and what really shakes the Russians is the logistics issue.


    With the tension in the situation, it is obviously unrealistic to rely on the Vienna government to help smuggle strategic materials.


    What can be obtained right now is the part that was hoarded before. Once it is exhausted, it can only be shipped from the European mainland.


    After the day and night of the French laborers, the Siberian Railway was finally opened to traffic a year ago.


    It''s just that this railway, which was placed in high hopes, has not been able to play its role as expected, and even an accident occurred during its opening to traffic.


    If the driver hadn''t dealt with it properly and the train rushed out of the railway, I still don''t know what would happen.


    It can fail during the opening to traffic, and there is a strong Russian manufacturing that people can ask a few miles away.


    No one may believe that there is no problem with trains and railways. The main cause of accidents is that the compatibility between trains and rails is insufficient.


    "The slightest loss is a thousand miles away."


    Facts have once again proved that Russians are not suitable for playing refined manufacturing. Even with the introduction of a full set of train production technology from Shinra, an accident occurred at a critical moment.


    The track can''t move, so to solve the compatibility problem, it falls on the train. Even the pre-produced trains must now be rebuilt.


    It''s just fine adjustments and does not require much investment. The biggest cost is time.


    This is just the beginning. In the future, the hundreds of thousands of troops on the front will be provided with logistical supplies, and there will only be more practical problems that need to be faced.


    Even if it is able to guarantee the logistics supply and defeat the Japanese, it does not want to continue eastward in a short time.


    For no other reason, the longer the frontline is pushed, the greater the logistical pressure that needs to be faced.


    What''s more, Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea. The victory of the land war can only be regarded as a partial victory, and the sea battle must be won before it can be regarded as an end in the true sense.


    Everyone has confidence in the Russian Empire, and there is no fear that they cannot defeat the Japanese. The problem is that to complete these war plans, a lot of money is needed.


    Different from the past, now the big gold lord has to go to war with the British. Regardless of how good the relationship is, everyone will take care of themselves at this time.


    "All funding is self-funded", just think about it and feel terrible. If you really want to do that, you have to **** up the financial markets of the Russian Empire.


    In contrast, the situation in the south is much better. The Shinra Army also has plans to attack India, and everyone can join hands.


    Politics is linked to interests. The Russian offensive has sufficient strategic value, and it can naturally continue to ask for money from the Vienna government.


    When it comes to the future of the national movement, naturally it cannot be decided in a few words. Need to study, study, re-study, meeting, meeting, meeting again...


    For the indecisive King Nicholas II, such endless disputes over the strategic route are undoubtedly a kind of spiritual suffering.


    The advantages and disadvantages of the two roads are in front of you. It seems that choosing one of the two is very simple. Just weigh the advantages and disadvantages and choose the most advantageous one. Unfortunately, Nicholas II couldn''t do it!


    And thin mud does not exist. Time waits for no one on the battlefield. If you don''t prepare in advance, once you miss it, you really miss it.


    ...


    There was no accident. The canal attack investigation team announced the results the day after Christmas, and the evidence pointed to the British government.


    Without waiting for any explanation from the British government, the Vienna government issued an ultimatum to the British, ordering them to surrender the murderer within 24 hours and compensate 28 million Aegis for economic losses.


    Immediately afterwards, the countries of the Continental Alliance came up with a list of losses and demanded compensation from the British government.


    It is impossible to hand over people. Originally, the British government insisted that they did not know it. If they handed over people, wouldn''t it mean that they would not admit that they had planned the canal attack by themselves.


    It is even more impossible to lose money. The war is imminent, where is there any saying that the enemy is on the verge of battle?


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I have written a few thousand words, and I always feel that it is not right. Haiyue asks for a day off to conceive the next plot.


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 Chapter 1120： The outbreak of war

    As a veteran world hegemon, the pride of the British has long been cultivated in the past hundred years.


    After receiving the ultimatum from the Vienna government, the British parliamentarians, who felt their dignity had been challenged, had a rare and efficient time and made a choice in just one afternoon.


    After the parliament reached an agreement, on the evening of December 26, 1904, Edward VII issued a mobilization order for the National War and at the same time formally declared war on the Holy Roman Empire.


    Be the first to declare war, maybe there is a sense of anger! But it is more because of political needs. Although the methods are somewhat low-level, they only need to be effective.


    The arrogant British are not afraid of this war, which does not mean that the gang of allies who follow the shout are not afraid.


    In fact, if the British government hadn''t been clever and used tricks to fool countries into the chariot, they would never join in the fun.


    Since the end of the European War, the armies of the world, which originally learned from the French Army, have turned to learn from the Shinra Army.


    Whether you have learned the essence or not is for the time being, but the influence of the Holy Roman Empire has spread. Especially for American immigrant countries who understand the history of Shinra, the ideological impact is even greater.


    The ignorant are fearless, and sometimes knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing. At least for Britain, it is not good for allies to know too much.


    You must know that at the beginning, what the British told everyone was that they confronted the Holy Roman Empire alone, and there was nothing like the European countries.


    Even in order to enhance everyone''s confidence, the British government has repeatedly assured that multiple European countries will join the Anti-Shinra League, such as the Russian Empire, France, Portugal, the Netherlands... and even the German princes.


    There is nothing wrong with logic. There is no room for two tigers in a mountain, and the European continent cannot accommodate two great land powers. When it comes to national strategic space and European hegemony, everyone has reason to believe that Russia and Austria have turned their faces.


    France and Shenluo are feuds. In the past few hundred years, European history has been the history of hegemony between the two countries.


    A few years ago, Shenluo had a wave of ruthlessness. New hatred and old hatred were added together. If the French didn''t want revenge, that would be a problem.


    Portugal, the Netherlands and other countries are all **** brothers in Britain. Although the relationship with Shinra is good, everyone believes in John Bull''s diplomatic methods.


    However, the plan did not change quickly, the intended allies became enemies, and the strength of the two sides also changed.


    The deeper the understanding, the more bottomless in everyone''s heart. The younger brothers panic, the boss must find a way to stabilize the military''s morale. Otherwise, the team will not be able to lead the team.


    After self-repairing his brain, Franz''s heart was instantly cleared. I''m not afraid that the British will react too much, but the British will not respond.


    The British Empire at its peak was extremely powerful. This strength is not only manifested in comprehensive national power, but also includes a series of soft power such as diplomacy and culture.


    The hard power Shenluo has already overtaken, otherwise he won''t initiate a challenge. Soft power is difficult to define. Although the Vienna government has done a good job in this regard, it dare not say that it surpasses the British.


    The main reason is that reality is too nonsense, sometimes even more magical than novels, and many things cannot be dealt with with common sense.


    Facing an opponent who is good at playing politics and people''s hearts, Franz never dared to take it lightly.


    It turns out that he seems to be thinking too much. No matter how powerful the British diplomacy is, there are limits.


    The boulder in his heart fell, and Franz continued to write hard, drafting "A Letter to the People of the British Isles".


    As for the issue of declaring war, if the 27th is good, then the 27th. No matter what, the British can''t take the rhythm.


    ...


    Late at night, the editorial office of Nanyang Daily was still brightly lit. As the editor-in-chief, Lauren Cromwell yawned and got up at random to make himself a cup of instant coffee.


    There is no way, journalists have never divided between day and night. Especially for news editors, the frequency of night shifts is much higher than that of day shifts.


    News must be effective. In order to ensure that the newspaper is delivered to every reader who subscribes to the newspaper the next morning, it can only be printed at midnight.


    "War is on! Hurry, Mr. Lauren, hurry, hurry up and reorganize the layout, we must start with..."


    The excited and trembling voice attracted the attention of everyone in the editing room.


    "Mr. Steve, calm down. We all know that the war is on. This time the country will not give in. The British cannot accept our terms. The war is inevitable.


    This is a sample of the newspaper that was just printed. We have pre-judged it in advance and I believe there will not be much discrepancy. "


    Lauren is still very optimistic about the young man in front of him. It''s just Steve''s current performance that makes him very disappointed.


    The colonies have been fighting for a long time, and today the government has issued a 24-hour war to the British. There is no possibility of relaxation on both sides.


    Calculate the time and know that there will be war tomorrow. What''s more, the Vienna government had already released the news before that, and it was even published in the newspapers, but it was just another way of saying it.


    After taking a breath, Steve hurriedly explained: "It''s different, Mr. Lauren. Just now, the British government declared war on us, and the time for the outbreak of the full-scale war has advanced."


    Hearing this news, everyone''s face changed drastically. Fortunately, the news came in a timely manner and the newspaper has not been sent out, otherwise there will be a major accident.


    For current affairs news, the most important thing is accuracy. Once the published news information does not match the actual situation, it is a major accident.


    If the word of mouth is smashed, it may be reported by readers and investigated by the Information Administration.


    Don''t think that there are exceptions in the colonies. The News Management Act of the Holy Roman Empire is common throughout the empire.


    Of course, this kind of misunderstanding of the time when the war broke out does not constitute a crime, and can only be regarded as insufficiently rigorous.


    Hearing the news, before Steve could finish speaking, Lauren stepped forward and snatched the telegram and read it carefully.


    After a moment of effort, Lauren asked carefully: "Have you verified with the country? Only the British declared war on the 26th. We didn''t..."


    Steve: "Don''t worry, Mr. Lauren. When I received this telegram, it was already midnight. Even if there were changes, it was the 27th."


    After slowing down, Lauren breathed a sigh of relief. This kind of thing cannot tolerate the slightest sloppy, and any omission may bring an eternal stain on one''s career.


    "Good job Steve, fortunately you came in time, otherwise we would be in serious trouble.


    The editorial department re-edited the text and typeset, and produced a new manuscript as soon as possible. This time I have to make a splash. I have a hunch that the following newspaper sales will explode.


    Promotion is not guaranteed, but your bonus will definitely increase with the increase in newspaper sales. "


    This is true, the newspaper will start printing a little later. In order to ensure that important news is not missed, either stop to reprint and typeset, or issue additional columns.


    It seems that the easiest way to issue additional columns is that you can sell for an extra money, but in fact it is not.


    With the development of the times, all walks of life are full of competition, and newspapers are no exception.


    Sulawesi alone has more than 30 newspapers, large and small, and it is not easy to survive.


    The era of crude news supply is over long ago. To do news now, you must not only provide news content, but also provide customer service.


    In this context, opening a column is very particular. Not only must there be enough news content, but also a refreshing interpretation.


    The newspaper will be sent out in a few hours. After eliminating the printing time, less time is left for the editorial department.


    In such a short period of time, it is almost impossible to produce a column that will make readers buy it.


    Similar situations have not happened. In order to ensure that major news is not missed, the usual choice is to scrap the previous printed newspapers and reprint them after retypesetting.


    Limited by productivity, the cost of printing newspapers this year is not low, and the loss every time it is overturned is a kind of pressure for the newspaper.


    In this context, news people love and hate breaking news.


    ...


    The headquarters of the South Sea Fleet of the Holy Roman Empire, as the commander of the fleet, General Arest, received the news earlier than the newspaper.


    Now that the full-scale war has broken out, the confrontation with the Royal Navy has also entered a new stage.


    Before the outbreak of the all-out war, I was thinking of seeking opportunities for sneak attacks and killing the opponent''s main fleet at once. Now you can''t be so picky, and the small fish and shrimp can''t be spared either.


    No need to think about sneak attacks on Shenma for the time being. The birth of the aircraft has changed the mode of warfare.


    When the enemy is prepared, it is simply impossible to hide the enemy''s reconnaissance aircraft and reconnaissance ships.


    Unless you have the courage to be fat, you dare to go on a boat overnight at the risk of getting lost and hitting the rocks, and go directly to people''s door to launch a sneak attack.


    Just think about it, anyway, Aleist would not take the Nanyang Fleet to gamble on that trivial chance of success.


    Holding the baton, pointing at the map on the wall: "This is Cam Ranh Bay, one of the best ports in Asia, and the base camp of our opponent, the Royal Navy''s Far East Fleet.


    With the efforts of the intelligence personnel, we have basically clarified the general situation of Cam Ranh Bay, and we can only say that it is not optimistic.


    Perhaps because the imperial air force¡¯s prestige was so prestigious, the British were scared of their guts, and now they attach great importance to air defense.


    In Cam Ranh Bay, the British deployed two air force regiments and three air defense regiments. The specific armaments are not detailed. There are about eighty fighters, at least fifty anti-aircraft artillery, and several anti-aircraft machine guns.


    This can be detected on the surface, and whether it is hidden in the dark is not yet known.


    Although the performance of these weapons is not very good, they are still very threatening to the low-altitude bombers.


    If it is normal, this is naturally not a problem. As long as the record is large enough, it is worth paying a little loss.


    The current situation is an exception. The Suez Canal has been interrupted. It will be difficult for us to obtain supplements from the country for at least six months in the future.


    The fighters in our hands are now one less attrition. The total number of active fighters in the aircraft carrier formation plus reserve fighters is 300.


    It seems that we have more aircraft, but the aircraft carrier fighters are mainly bombers, and the number of real fighters is very small.


    Once the battle begins, the British Air Force stationed in the surrounding areas will also provide reinforcements.


    We must re-examine the value of the precious aircraft carrier fighters and the enemy. "


    The reality is so cruel, regardless of how superior the performance of the fighters in the aircraft carrier formation are, but the bombers are after all bombers, and they will still be cool when they encounter specialized fighters.


    Coupled with the intensive air defense firepower of the enemy, Cam Ranh Bay is clearly a dragon pond and tiger den. If the failure of the raid becomes a storm, it is still unknown whether the aircraft carrier formation can sustain it.


    In case of heavy losses, after a wave, the aircraft carrier formation built by the Vienna government heavily will be abandoned.


    You must know that this thing is used to deal with enemy warships, not for air combat. Really want to fight in the air, that is the business category of the Air Force.


    Chief of Staff Ebert Gobostela: "Your Excellency Commander, the task given to us by our country is to destroy as much as possible to minimize the flow of materials from the Far East into the British Isles.


    Compared with the vast empire, the British Isles are too small. Once the outside materials are left, the potential for war will be greatly lost.


    In this context, it is the British talents who must urgently seek a decisive battle. As long as we block the Strait of Malacca, the mission will be half done.


    As for how to solve the problem of the Royal Navy''s Far East Fleet, it is not a matter of one or two days. As long as you stabilize the situation, you can slowly seek opportunities later. "


    Conservative and rigid?


    No, this is rational.


    War is for politics. If the Holy Roman Empire wants to win this war, the first thing to do is to cut off the supply of supplies to the British Isles.


    As long as this strategic goal is achieved, the success or failure of other local battlefields is not important on the whole.


    All of them are serving this war, and there is absolutely no meaning to persuading them, at most they are just respecting the heart.


    Rear Admiral Davidson: "The Chief of Staff, that was right. The British are now anxious for a decisive battle. If they linger, we will take Singapore and lock the Strait of Malacca.


    At the same time, the war to break diplomatic relations must also be launched quickly. The colonies all over Southeast Asia are our greatest advantage.


    Once this advantage is brought into play, it will not be so simple for the British to want to transport materials from the Far East to the British Isles.


    If this really happened, in order to ensure the smooth flow of the coastline, the British Far East Fleet could not think of a decisive battle with us. "


    Passivity and initiative are very important, not only means the right to speak, but more importantly, it can influence the choice of the decisive battle location.


    Fighting at the door of one''s own house is always more advantageous than playing at the door of other people''s house. If you are lucky, the Air Force can come out and join in the fun.


    ...


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 Chapter 1121： Plan fine-tuning

    The war really broke out, but the first reaction to everyone was not shock, but a deep sigh of relief.


    There is no way. The topic of hegemonic war has been hyped in newspapers for months.


    As if before the storm, the air was filled with depressive breath. The European people have spent the past few months in a tense atmosphere, and their nerves have been raised.


    Now that the war really broke out, everyone''s tense nerves were finally relieved.


    The nerves of the people relaxed, but the nerves of the governments of various countries became highly tense. Especially if you need to gamble on the three countries of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, you dare not relax for a moment.


    The city gate caught fire, and the pond fish was hit. Too much has happened in history, and the politics of this year are really unfriendly to small countries.


    Although France is not a small country, the boss and the second child in a decisive battle, accidentally killing the third, fourth, fifth, sixth...... things not only happen in the market, but also common in international competition.


    France, who has suffered from hard work and seven wounds, has not yet emerged from the shadow of war, and now it simply cannot withstand the toss.


    Regrettably, most of the forward airfields of the Shenluo Air Force are located in the northwestern region of France, and the enemy¡¯s front headquarters is located in Calais.


    It was only a few dozen kilometers away from the famous Dunkirk in later generations; the closest place to the British Isles was less than 70 kilometers in a straight line.


    Being able to sit firmly on the seat of the King of France without being driven down, Carlos is naturally not a waiter.


    Maybe he doesn''t have a big talent or general strategy, and he doesn''t have outstanding internal affairs ability, but Carlos still has the most basic strategic vision.


    In recent years, the Holy Roman Empire has continued to build military fields along the coast of France, showing that it is aimed at the British.


    Carlos already knew the plan to bomb the British Isles of the Shenluo Air Force, or the bombing of London strategy.


    If you just borrow the venue, or need to provide logistics materials, that''s fine. The problem is that once the strategic bombing of the Shenra Air Force starts, the British will inevitably retaliate.


    Carlos doesn''t know whether the British Air Force can drop the bomb on the mainland of Shenluo. Anyway, if the bomb is dropped on the French mainland, there is no pressure at all.


    With the hit rate of aircraft bombings this year, even if it does not deliberately find fault, just to destroy the airport in the coastal area, France will have to pay a heavy price.


    "Hedong for thirty years, Hexi for thirty years."


    Now the French government has lost its voice in the international community. There are only two options left for them: either accept the face happily; or be forced to accept reality by being held by the neck with a gun.


    At the Palace of Versailles, Carlos, who was slightly older, asked: "How is the communication, does the Vienna government agree to increase air defense firepower for us?"


    The king is not good, especially the king of France. As if cursed, since the era of the Great Revolution, the successive French regimes have been very short-lived.


    In the past less than a hundred years, the Bonaparte, Orleans, and Bourbon dynasties have all gone up and walked.


    Finally, the restoration was successful, and Carlos naturally did not want to be driven down. In order to consolidate the rule, Carlos has been working hard for it since his succession.


    In addition to sorting out internal affairs and cleaning up domestic mess, there are also great breakthroughs in diplomacy.


    Although it has not broken away from the shackles of the Vienna Peace Conference, it has eased relations with European countries, especially relations with the Vienna government.


    Foreign Secretary Pietro: "No, we were rejected again, but still let go.


    The Vienna government stated that the Allied forces would guarantee our safety. They did not think that the British army would not go deep inland. As long as defenses are deployed in coastal areas, there is no need to increase air defense firepower in inland cities. "


    There is no doubt that this is obviously not a problem of air defense firepower. "The wrongdoer, the debtor." The protagonist of this hegemonic war is the Holy Roman Empire, and France is just trying to make up the number, and it is not worth targeting at all.


    On the pretext of protecting people''s safety, the demand for increased air defense firepower is not only really worried, but also a test of the Vienna system.


    It is unrealistic to get rid of the shackles on your body completely. Anything that reveals a trace of ambition in this regard will bring disaster to fragile France.


    But things still need to be done. If France wants to embark on a path of healthy development, it must first return to the sequence of a normal country.


    It is a pity that the Vienna government is unwilling to let go. As the anti-French alliance countries with vested interests, let alone count on it.


    After thinking about it, Carlos sighed: "Forget it, it seems that this is not the time to talk about this. After the hatred fades, look for opportunities!


    How is the communication with the British, is it possible..."


    Seeing the foreign minister''s look sad, Carlos knew that the result was not optimistic, and naturally I couldn''t continue.


    It''s right to think about it. Judging from the "traditional friendship" between Britain and France for hundreds of years, it is normal to stab each other.


    In the face of the French government, it would be unreliable to keep the British fighters from attacking mainland France.


    ...


    On December 29, 1904, the weather: sunny, wind force 2-3, London fog...


    Looking at the information from the meteorological department, Marvin Antonio Chavez, as the air force general, had a sullen expression at the moment.


    It''s another good weather, but unfortunately it''s just that the weather in the "Calais area" is good, and London is still full of haze and ghostly weather.


    In an area with visibility below fifty meters, it is almost impossible to accurately hit the target.


    In addition to the low hit rate, the bigger problem is the safety of the aircraft itself. Not only is it easy to get lost, but collisions may also occur.


    Time waits for no one, war has broken out. Regardless of how difficult the current situation is, the battle is to be fought.


    Admiral Malvern: "The core military ports of the British Isles are London, Liverpool, and Aberdeen. The main forces of the Royal Navy''s home fleet also dock at the above three ports.


    Our bombing targets this time are also the three ports mentioned above. It¡¯s just that recently, the weather in London is too bad and visibility is very low, not suitable for air force operations.


    Taking into account the actual situation, the country decided to start with Liverpool and Aberdeen. As for the symbolic bombing of London, there is no need to take a risk.


    The relevant information was sent to each of you three days ago, and now we are starting to formulate detailed combat plans, and strive to be in..."


    It is hardly impossible. London has smog weather as cover. It is easy to bomb London, but it is very difficult to cause effective damage.


    When the hit rate cannot be guaranteed, you can only use the quantity to pile it up, but the current quantity cannot be taken out.


    Naturally, the Shenra Air Force does not lack personnel and aircraft. The problem is safety. High-altitude bombing is okay, and the impact of smog is relatively small; once flying at low altitude, it will be a tragedy, and aircraft may be destroyed at any time.


    Trading at a loss cannot be done. Under this background, the bombing target is temporarily changed. Targeting the spearhead at other British port cities is entirely proper.


    The first unlucky thing is naturally the military port. Being able to catch the Royal Navy and beat them together, there is really no reason to refuse.


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 Chapter 1122： Air raid

    The soft sun shines on the earth, and the warm atmosphere is fascinating. On the dock, the sound of the ship¡¯s boiler has sounded, and it is another busy day.


    "Tom, you know? We are at war with the Austrians."


    The opening remarks of the gray-clothed man''s self-questioning and self-response, everyone was already quite surprised. The work on the pier is boring and boring, so I have to find some fun to relax.


    Small talk is undoubtedly the cheapest way of pastime. It just so happens that people come and go on the dock, and it is the most well-informed place, and there are many nonsense topics.


    Tom rolled his eyes and put the goods in his hands on his lap: "John, are you nonsense?


    I also know that it is not just war with the Austrians, but also with European countries. Since I started working today, big shots have been talking, and my ears are not deaf.


    However, what does this have to do with us. Should you work or should you work, do you want to join the army? "


    In Britain, there are also thresholds for "joining the army", not just being strong and innocent.


    In peace times, the lobster soldiers are so small that they don''t need large-scale recruitment at all; the navy is more demanding, and illiteracy is basically a no-brainer.


    Now that the war has broken out, the lobster soldiers have indeed begun to expand their recruits, but now they are going in as cannon fodder.


    At the same time, it is at war with the entire European continent. The Royal Navy does not dare to fight naval battles. Land warfare is where to fight and where to die.


    The knowledge of ordinary people may not be high, but everyone still possesses the most basic common sense.


    "Cut!" John said disdainfully: "Tom, you just know that. When I''m a fool, join the army at this time?"


    After a pause for a few seconds, seeing that Tom didn''t reply, John said to himself: "Don''t think that war has nothing to do with us. Prices will definitely rise together with war.


    Remember, we import millions of tons of agricultural products from the Holy Roman Empire every year. It is suddenly gone, how can such a big gap be made up?


    Together with the war, our trade with European countries will also be interrupted. It is estimated that the work on the dock will also decrease in the future. "


    Nothing else is important. Prices are going up and there is less life on the wharf, but it has a profound impact on everyone''s hearts.


    One after another began to figure out how much food they could store in their family; if the work on the dock was gone, what else could they do next.


    The more I think about it, the more I feel that the problem is serious. For a while, everyone''s faces are clouded, and the interest in small talk is lost.


    Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound rang, and there was a swarm of planes in response.


    Limited by technology, aviation fuel is also very expensive this year. Nothing else, the British Air Force will never concentrate so many fighters.


    The workers in the port haven''t reacted yet, but the Royal Navy stationed not far away has noticed the problem.


    I don''t know who shouted "enemy attack", and then there was an overwhelming explosion in my ears.


    Bricks, soil, tiles, and even human limbs are flying in the air, crying, shouting, and crying for help are endless.


    Looking down from the sky, there are only three colors left in the whole world: the azure blue of the sea, the gray-black splashing everywhere, and the dazzling bright red mixed with it.


    The scene before him made Major General Winston on duty shocked. After reacting, he immediately ordered: "Quickly, order all boarding, sailing, and departure!"


    Organize air defense?


    This is the Port of Liverpool, located in the northwest of England, hundreds of kilometers from the closest place to the European continent.


    Everyone had never thought beforehand that there would be an air strike here. Even if it is preparing for air defense, London is doing it.


    However, the smog in the winter saved London, and Liverpool, a port city deemed safe, was hit by the Shenra Air Force.


    No way, who made them happen to be within the bombing coverage of the Shenluo Air Force? If it is farther away, such as Aberdeen in Scotland, it would have escaped because of the distance.


    If only the distance is short, Hastings and Margate in the Strait of Dover are less than 100 kilometers away from the European continent, and it seems that they should be bombed.


    It is a pity that Hastings and Margate are both small rural areas. They are not so much cities as they are larger towns, and they are not worthy of being targeted.


    In contrast, Liverpool is different. Perhaps London is the only one in the later generations. This port city is very inconspicuous; but now it is the core city of Britain, second only to London in importance.


    As the commercial center of Britain, part-time the country''s second largest commercial port, foreign trade accounts for 14 of the country''s total trade volume. The export ranks first in Britain and the import is second only to London.


    In addition to the prosperous business, it is also the manufacturing center of Britain, especially the shipbuilding industry in the world.


    But this heavy industrial city is also one of the main bases of the Royal Navy. The combination of so many conditions has brewed today''s tragedy.


    Air defense is impossible to count on. It is simply unrealistic to use those anti-aircraft artillery and a few anti-aircraft machine guns to deal with the overwhelming bomber group.


    Warships can run outside, and as long as they move, their survivability will be greatly increased, but the docks and ports cannot run away, so they can only stay in place as targets.


    The telegram for help has flown out. Now Major General Winston can only pray for God''s blessing: the enemy''s accuracy is not enough, and there is no major damage to the port and shipyard.


    Deep down, Winston had already greeted all the defenders and bureaucrats of the cities along the way.


    Hundreds of enemy planes passed through the border, but they didn''t even issue an early warning, which was clearly dereliction of duty.


    In fact, Major General Winston was wrong. The warning was issued, but it was sent to London, not Liverpool.


    In an era without radar, everyone in air defense can only see with the naked eye or listen with the ear.


    When the enemy plane was spotted, the enemy was already above his head. Not everyone is a strategist and can judge the enemy''s strategic goals at a glance from the direction.


    When an enemy plane is found and an early warning is issued after confirmation, the bureaucrats also need time to react.


    In addition to the time required for reporting, waiting for the London government to make a decision, the time consumed will not be faster than that of enemy aircraft.


    If Major General Winston was willing to wait patiently, he might receive a telegram of an enemy attack warning in a while.


    Of course, this time may not be received, because at the same time Liverpool was attacked by air, London also became a battlefield.


    Although the smog is not conducive to the launch of air strikes, the political significance of bombing London is of great importance.


    As the capital of the British Empire, London''s air defense forces are naturally not comparable to Liverpool without defense.


    The air defense sirens had long been humming, and with the explosion of bombs and the roar of artillery, the entire city was plunged into chaos.


    The impact of the smog is two-way. The Shenra Air Force cannot accurately locate the target below, so it simply fights for character.


    Throw a bomb down at a super high altitude. Whatever it hits, the result depends on God''s will.


    Those in the sky cannot see the underground, and the ones below cannot see the sky. The British anti-aircraft artillery and machine guns were also firing randomly.


    It is estimated that after the bomb exploded, the shrapnel fell and caused a great loss to himself.


    But it won''t work if you don''t shoot, everyone needs comfort. What''s more, only when the shells are shot out can they prove that they are in air defense.


    For the sake of life, the British government has been forced to move into the air-raid shelter. Originally Prime Minister Campbell refused, but the enemy bombed too fiercely, and a shell happened to fall on the government office building.


    Fortunately, the quality of the building is excellent, only the top is damaged, and there is no overall collapse.


    Probably the capitalists knew what this place was and did not cut corners, or else the British government would be destroyed.


    Of course, the biggest credit is the haze. Because of the low visibility, it is impossible to prepare to aim at the target below. The Shenluo fighters participating in the bombing are equipped with all ammunition that focuses on the killing range and has limited killing power against single targets.


    After a catastrophe, no one can guarantee that they can escape the next catastrophe. In the face of cruel reality, you have to move if you don''t.


    It''s definitely not because of fear, mainly to ensure the smoothness of the command system of the British Empire, everyone has to sacrifice personal...


    Entering the safe zone with a sullen face, Campbell''s mood is naturally not much better. He glanced at the Secretary of the Air Force and sternly asked: "Where is our air force, why hasn''t it taken off to intercept?"


    Faced with the Prime Minister¡¯s question, Attilio, the Minister of the Air Force, explained helplessly: ¡°London¡¯s fog is too big. The airport in the city has long been closed. Our air force can only be transferred to the airport of a nearby city.


    The combat order was issued as soon as the air strike occurred. Our fighter planes have begun to take off and are on their way. "


    There is no way, the winter in London is just like this. Under the thick fog, the plane flew out without problems, and it was embarrassing when it landed.


    No matter how experienced the pilot is, there is no way to accurately find the airport and land in a world where the visibility is less than 50 meters.


    As a last resort, the Air Force can only place the airport in surrounding cities. In normal times, there is no problem, but the war years are troublesome.


    Whether it is to give an order or take off to rush over, it takes time. Being able to reach the battlefield within an hour is all highly efficient.


    Every minute on the battlefield is precious, let alone an hour. In such a long time, the enemy has completed a round of bombing and ran away.


    The main reason is that there is no experience and a complete early warning mechanism. But as for the ghostly weather in London, in the era without radar, it is really not easy to get early warning.


    The German airships of the original time and space were able to raid over London, not to mention changing to airplanes.


    Although the actual lethality is not great, the mental damage is great! After such a wave of tossing, it is estimated that the confidence of the people of London in the war is about to fall to the bottom.


    Prime Minister Campbell said cautiously: "Order the Air Force to hit the enemy head-on at all costs. Let the Austrians know that London is not a place where they can come or leave if they want!"


    ...


    The potential was forced out. Under the command of the military department, the British Air Force broke out with unparalleled potential, completed the lift-off in the shortest time, and rushed to London at the fastest speed.


    The 3rd Air Force Regiment led by Colonel James is one of the best. As a representative of the British Air Force, it first arrived over London.


    However, it was not flowers or applause that greeted him, but the enemy plane rushing towards him.


    There is no way, the military department¡¯s orders were too urgent, and there was no time to assemble, so they rushed to London.


    The 3rd Air Force Regiment, which is the closest and the fastest to respond, is a tragedy. After arriving on the battlefield, it was full of enemy planes.


    "Fak!"


    After the curse, Colonel James hurriedly ordered the retreat. Ten-man enemies are common, but a fighter that can be ten people has not yet been born.


    At least the 3rd Air Force regiment led by James does not possess such strength. If you can''t win, you don''t lose face. Anyway, the fog in London is big enough, and the people below don''t know what''s happening in the sky.


    It''s a pity that it''s too late, and it takes time for a fighter to turn around in a high-speed flight. After such a short time, the enemy''s fighter plane was approaching.


    Seeing things can''t be done, Colonel James immediately ordered: "The enemy''s fighters are faster than ours and can''t run away. Get ready to fight!"


    The confrontation began. Almost every British fighter plane was besieged by two to three Austrian planes. The scene was tragic.


    The howling bullets rubbed past his ears, and Colonel James, who had taken his life from the front of Death, had not had time to breathe, he saw that there were two fighters missing from the team.


    Immediately after that, two waves of violent explosions came from below. The power of an airplane hitting a building is not comparable to an ordinary bomb.


    It is estimated that this should be the two most powerful blows since the air strike. Whether the victory is achieved or not depends on the will of God.


    Regardless of the concerns of the compatriots below, Colonel James can only expect his teammates to come sooner, otherwise his third air regiment will be cold.


    The second round of confrontation has begun, and there are more enemy fighters participating in the siege, and his teammates have not yet appeared, Colonel James is already full of despair.


    At the critical moment, the miracle did not appear. The absolute strength gap cannot be made up by luck, not to mention the bad luck of Colonel James''s Third Air Force.


    But as long as God has a trace of favor, they will not be the first to arrive and fall into the siege of the enemy.


    After struggling for three rounds, by the fourth round, the third air force regiment of Colonel James had only the last two fighters left.


    If you observe carefully, you will find that these two fighters are surgically full of bullet marks. The ability to persist until now is entirely due to their excellent professionalism and escaped fatal injuries.


    At this moment, the shadow of his teammate finally appeared on the horizon, but Colonel James was only depressed.


    "Another one to die!"


    Although he knew that he shouldn''t think so, his true thoughts were not controlled by personal will.


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 Chapter 1123： lost heavily

    Everything has its first time. As the first air battle in the true sense of human history, the British paid an expensive tuition with their strength.


    Refueling tactics are only suitable for specific occasions. Playing like this in air combat is obviously giving people away.


    Unfortunately, Britain has never had air combat experience. After the attack, the British government''s first response was to dispatch the air force to intercept it, and did not consider the issue of assembly at all.


    Because of the different distances and different reaction speeds, British fighter planes taking off from various airports finally arrived at the front in batches.


    The air battle is still going on. After paying a heavy price, the British Air Force on the field finally assembled three-digit fighters. Although still at a disadvantage, the battle is no longer one-sided.


    The Shenluo Air Force participating in the battle has already changed a wave. Because of the limited flight time, the previous batch of fighters has returned to the air for rest after completing the mission.


    Unlike the first wave that was dominated by bombers, almost all the Shenra fighters in the sky are fighters.


    If it is left in the future, everyone will know at a glance that today¡¯s bombing is over, and now it is directed at the main force of the British Air Force.


    Anyway, now I can''t fight a head-on decisive battle, and the most important thing now is to preserve the vitality. Even if you really have to work hard, you have to change a battlefield that is more beneficial to you.


    Below is London. Every time a plane crashes, it is a huge bomb, which is more lethal than any bomb in the world today.


    To put it bluntly, the damage caused by the bombing to London was less than one-tenth of the damage caused by a plane crash in air combat.


    Obviously, the British government caught in it couldn''t think of so much. At this moment, they only have one idea, that is, to assemble more fighters, leave the enemy behind, and wash away today''s shame.


    As for the resulting "losses", the heads are full of anger, but they can''t take care of that much.


    The anxious battle makes people feel irritable. The air battle does not stop for a moment, and everyone can only stay in the air-raid shelter.


    The order in London is out of control. Although the cabinet government has repeatedly ordered to reassure the people, it is still too difficult for the bureaucrats to work under the enemy''s fire.


    Someone is always responsible for such a big thing. The battle in the sky is not over yet, and the top British government has begun to think about the aftermath.


    "Your Excellency, the big business is not good!"


    The secretary''s voice interrupted everyone''s thoughts. Prime Minister Campbell frowned, hurriedly asked: "Our air force was defeated?"


    The flames of war have reached London, and major events have long since gone bad. If there is worse news, it must be that the Air Force was defeated in the air battle.


    The enemy is the world''s largest air force power, and as a qualified politician, it is natural to plan for the worst in advance.


    The defeat of the Air Force is the worst result that everyone expects right now, not one of them.


    "No!"


    After habitually answering, the secretary quickly explained: "The battle in the sky is still going on. Although the losses are a bit large, our fighters are coming in a steady stream. It is only a matter of time before the enemy is driven out.


    The news just came from the Port of Liverpool that there was also an enemy air attack there, and the defenders requested to send fighters to support. "


    Hearing "the air battle is still going on", Prime Minister Campbell''s nervousness eased slightly, and then he became nervous again.


    In the context of the dominance of the Royal Navy, the British Air Force is only insignificantly better than the Army. The British government, which has not experienced air combat, did not expect this scene to happen at all.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Holy Roman Empire¡¯s bloodshed on the air force, "in line with the thinking that the enemy has, I also want to have", there would be no air force at all.


    Originally started late, but the domestic manufacturing industry fell behind in the second industrial revolution. The air force that followed the trend is naturally not comparable to the Shinra Air Force.


    If it were not for the advantages of local operations, air combat would have long been a failure. The current situation is not much better. The fighters participating in the war did not escape, because they simply couldn''t escape.


    The overall performance of the aircraft can''t keep up. After close contact, it can''t get rid of the enemy at all, and can only bite the bullet.


    It just so happened that the military department issued another death order, and the people below didn''t understand the situation in the sky at all, but thought that the air force was fighting bravely.


    These issues do not affect Campbell''s decision now. London and Liverpool were attacked at the same time, and the British Air Force was unable to take care of both battlefields at the same time.


    After a little more thought, Prime Minister Campbell said in an artistic tone: "Tell the Liverpool defenders to organize air defense by themselves. The reinforcements will arrive in the shortest time."


    What is the "shortest time" is another unsolved mystery in human history. No one at home or abroad has ever figured it out.


    But it happens to apply to the current situation in Britain. If you don''t give enough confidence to the people below, chances are that the group of panicked guys have forgotten to organize resistance.


    Although it is difficult to resist with limited air defense firepower, it is better to do it than not. Even if it only shoots down an enemy fighter, that is a record.


    After sending the secretary to leave, Prime Minister Campbell came over. The Prime Minister personally directs the military battle, and it seems that he has gone astray.


    Not every British Prime Minister is Mr. Churchill, who is keen to participate in military command, at least Campbell has no interest in commanding military operations.


    Unlike any previous war, the current war requires the joint coordinated operations of the land, sea and air forces.


    Anything encountered for the first time is synonymous with trouble. This time is no exception. In addition to considering military command, we must also consider political balance.


    It can be said that in addition to letting Edward VII personally come, anyone who serves as a commander of the army, navy and air force will attract criticism.


    The problem is that as King Edward VII, even if he is a real power king, he will at best put a name on him, and it is impossible to coordinate the joint operations of the three armies himself.


    If it is a tailwind, it is enough to be able to reap political achievements. It is estimated that Edward VII has already jumped out and took over the command of the three armies.


    It is a pity that the war has just begun, and Britain has ushered in its darkest day, which has deeply damaged everyone''s confidence in winning the war.


    Without certainty, the shrewd Edward VII would naturally not appear. Anyway, the daily work is presided over by the cabinet, and now the problem is also the cabinet¡¯s pot, or the kind that can¡¯t be shaken off.


    Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Chief Campbell decided to speed up the construction of the command system. After all, the war is better left to professionals.


    ...


    The Port of Liverpool, when the order of the London government arrived, the bombing from the sky was over.


    Major General Winston, who looked at the telegram, was heartbroken. Perhaps because of conscience, or to shirk responsibility, the news of air defense early warning finally came.


    It came later than the London government¡¯s order to organize resistance on the spot. Except for greeting all the relatives of the relevant bureaucrats from the bottom of my heart, Major General Winston can''t do it now.


    People''s reaction speed is already very fast. According to normal procedures, it will take at least one week to go through the process alone, and it may be possible to delay the first half of the year.


    Acting in accordance with the procedures, this is the consistent code of conduct for British civil servants, free from any moral and legal criticism.


    Although the bombing was over, the big shots of Liverpool Port still did not appear. Perhaps it was because the work was too busy, or because it was too selfless, the military and political leaders all signaled their subordinates to report to Major General Winston.


    Major General Winston, who had not yet reacted, became the top commander of Liverpool in a daze.


    Not only commanding the army, but also restoring the order of the city, organizing personnel to save themselves...all the things to clean up the mess became his job.


    Don''t think this is a good thing. If nothing else, the anger of the citizens and the first person responsible for the air raid on Liverpool is also his unlucky major on duty.


    At this point, it is too late to refuse. From the time the first self-help order was issued, Major General Winston became the scapegoat for everyone to recommend.


    No way, Liverpool is not only a commercial port, but also one of Britain''s most important military ports. As a martial arts hall on duty, Major General Winston himself had an inescapable responsibility for this air attack.


    If you have too much debt, don''t press your body, anyway, your career will be over, and there is nothing to do for everyone.


    In essence, everyone is unlucky. There are so many cities in Britain that the Shenluo Air Force does not go, but Liverpool is chosen. Where can everyone go to reason?


    Fortunately, London was accompanied. London, where all the soldiers gathered, suffered heavy losses. The weak Liverpool suffered heavy losses, which was justified in the military.


    If it is really to be held accountable, the British government will bear the brunt. In this context, the final result is mostly "lift up high and fall gently."


    Major General Winston dutifully asked: "Has the loss been counted?"


    The officer in charge of the summary replied: "Currently, the losses of personnel, warships, shipyards, and port buildings are only preliminary counted. Other losses are still being counted.


    If all goes well, the statistics will be completed in two days. The specific loss data are as follows:


    The death toll totaled 1,287, including 49 officers and 757 soldiers in the army; the injured totaled 5,176, including 276 officers and 1,186 soldiers.


    The losses of officers and soldiers are mostly concentrated in the navy, mainly because warships are the center of gravity of enemy attacks. Although we have left the port in time, the damage caused by the previous attack is still huge.


    The sunken warships included 2 cruisers, 3 destroyers, 4 torpedo boats, and 7 auxiliary warships; even more were damaged. Including the two dreadnoughts, more than half of the warships suffered to varying degrees.


    The shipyard¡¯s losses were even greater. Several docks were hit hard. Three dreadnought ships under construction in the docks were completely destroyed, and various infrastructure losses were countless.


    Most of the civilian casualties occurred in shipyards. When the bombing broke out, the shipyard was just under construction, and many people were buried by the collapsed factory building before they could even react.


    ..."


    Rao had been mentally prepared, but after hearing the specific loss figures, Major General Winston remained silent.


    The loss of the Royal Navy has all caught up with a major battle. Don''t look at the number of sunken warships, but there are so many warships that can''t stand the wounded!


    Repairing warships takes time, especially in the context of severe damage to the shipyard, and repairs have to go to other areas.


    Relying on his professionalism, Major General Winston made a judgment that the Royal Navy fleet staying in Liverpool would take at least half a year to recover.


    Not to mention the shipyard, warships can still run away, but they stay in place and let the enemy bully them. It may take months to clean up the ruins.


    In contrast, the loss of other infrastructure is not large. It can be seen that the enemy had already prepared for this, and even selected the target of attack in advance.


    After calming down, Major General Winston said indifferently: "As soon as possible, sort out the losses and send them to the London government. By the way, do we have an air defense early warning system?"


    Back to the top, but you still have to do things that can reduce your responsibility.


    The best excuse for shirking responsibility is to encounter an enemy''s air attack without warning.


    Despite the early warning, the final result cannot be changed. But this does not prevent Major General Winston from coming out to say something.


    ...


    Liverpool was lonely after the war. The damage caused by the war is far from a few cold numbers on paper, it can be summarized simply.


    What''s more, bureaucrats have always had a tradition of artistic processing. How can the total loss be accurately counted when the bombing ends within a few hours?


    In addition to the warships and shipyards that have been focused on, the station flyovers, platforms, and railroad tracks were blown to pieces, and the ground was full of charred and mutilated bodies.


    On the pier, Tom, who was lucky enough to escape, wiped the nervous sweat on his forehead with his sleeves. He looked up at the red sun shining on the red earth, his eyes dazzling too much.


    What the war leaves behind is blood, loneliness, homes destroyed once, and pains that can never be remedied.


    The workers who were still talking about the earth just now are left with broken walls and limbs all over the floor, and painful groans are heard from time to time.


    Tom didn''t pay attention to it, not without sympathy, but because of his limited ability, he couldn''t help.


    I have to admit that people are really divided into three, six or nine. The big people are precious, even if they just scratch their skin, a large group of medical staff will follow; while the lives of the people at the bottom are like grass, even if they are seriously injured and dying, no one cares.


    Don''t ask why, the question is: We have tried our best, and medical resources are insufficient, and it is difficult for clever women to cook without rice.


    After making sure that he was safe, Tom got up from the ground and looked at it with his voice. The one who shouted in pain was the John who had just chatted with him.


    At this moment, John had lost his previous style, and he was heavily hit by the collapsed cargo on his lower body, and the ground was already bloody.


    After hesitating for a while, Tom still withdrew his steps and hurried home.


    It''s not that Tom is indifferent and ruthless, but that he can''t take care of him, where there is nosy capital.


    Regardless of John''s injury to his lower limbs, as long as he was rescued in time and sent to a doctor for treatment, it seemed easy to save his life.


    But for the bottom dockers, the usual colds and fevers can make life difficult, not to mention the physical injuries.


    Expensive medical expenses are enough to crush an ordinary family. John can''t afford it, and Tom can''t afford it either.


    If someone is saved, it may not be a good thing for the John family. Either break the family, or witness the ugliness of human nature.


    For the people at the bottom, it is better to have a good time when encountering such things.


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 Chapter 1124： Dilemma

    In the evening, the results of the daytime bombing had been compiled into documents and sent to the Vienna Palace.


    Of course, due to the conditions on the battlefield, it is impossible to accurately count the enemy''s losses. This report will definitely differ from the actual situation.


    The error is only a small problem, the key is that the air raid was successful. Looking at the battle report in his hand, Franz very suspected that the senior British military were all Shinra spies.


    Air defense is a joke. This is no longer a problem of loopholes, but rather like deliberately opening the door to let the Shenra Air Force enter.


    London is a little better, although air strikes were not detected in advance, the anti-aircraft firepower still exists. If it weren''t for too much fog, chances are he could really get a lot of results.


    It was embarrassing in other places. The Shenluo Air Force made an air raid on Liverpool. There were so many towns and cities that it passed along the way, and it was impossible to see where the air defense artillery was.


    Of course, it is also possible that the defenders below are timid, afraid of angering the enemy and burning themselves, so they simply pretend not to see it.


    It''s fine if you don''t open fire. Anyway, I send an emergency telegram to my colleagues to remind everyone to be prepared.


    There is no guarantee, at least the Royal Navy can go to sea in advance. As long as the large fleet is not assembled, there is no need for overhead threats.


    There is no problem with drawing aircraft from all over the country to participate in the war. Anyway, Britain is only a small place and is fighting on the mainland, so there is no need to consider the issue of returning.


    However, after participating in the war and returning to the war, no matter how you say, you have to wait for the main force to complete the assembly before entering the battlefield!


    Blindly in a hurry, the one who arrives on the battlefield first joins the war, this is really not what ordinary people can think of.


    Since it was a head-off tactic, the results were naturally amazing. If it hadn''t taken advantage of the rotation of the Shenluo Air Force to passively complete the assembly, I am afraid that the British Air Force would have been defeated.


    Although it has not been defeated now, it is necessary to suffer heavy losses. The number of enemy planes shot down is as high as 376, and the number of injured is countless.


    The air combat achieved a brilliant victory, and the bombing also achieved good results. The port of Liverpool, the British military center, was severely beaten, leaving the sunken warship aside, the key is the destruction of the shipyard.


    The dock can be rebuilt, the equipment can be repurchased, but the loss of engineers and skilled workers is permanent.


    The average life expectancy of this year is less than 50, and there is no retirement at all. Naturally, rehiring does not exist.


    Of course, the British have a big business and a talent pool. It''s a big deal to dig people from other small yards, but warship building and merchant shipbuilding are different, and the running-in period is definitely indispensable.


    It takes time to repair the shipyard, and time to train the skilled workers. It takes no one or two years to add all together, so don''t even think about it.


    It''s not that it can''t be fast. If competitors are willing to help, the progress can still be improved. Only this possibility is about as high as the probability of human beings entering the Datong society.


    Of course, today¡¯s bombing is not safe, and it is best for the Air Force to continue patronizing for a few days to consolidate the hard-won results.


    In contrast, the bombing of London is very Buddhist. There is no strategic goal, the feeling of fighting bombers.


    The thick fog covered the sky and the ground, and it was impossible to see the ground clearly. The statistics of the results can only be done by the British government.


    Compared with the brilliant results, Franz is more satisfied with the loss. During the day''s operations, the Shenluo Air Force paid a total of 27 fighter planes falling and 79 fighter planes damaged to varying degrees.


    Among the crashed fighters, except for the 3 bombers, the rest were fighters, and 5 of them were the lunch boxes on the way back.


    This exchange ratio can be said to be a miracle in military history. The only regret is that miracles are not common. After such a big loss, the British will definitely learn their lesson and cannot expect the enemy to be stupid all the time.


    "The Air Force''s performance is good, and we will continue to work hard. However, the bombing battlefield needs to be expanded. All cities within the air force''s coverage are the targets of bombing.


    The bombing of London was changed to a feint, taking advantage of the fact that the British did not recover, as much as possible to trap the effective forces of the British Air Force and cover the bombing of other areas. "


    I have to admit that London is a good place. Although the ground target cannot be locked due to the smog, the enemy''s ground air defense firepower is also abolished by the smog.


    This means that the Shenluo Air Force on the Labor Division''s expedition can fight fairly with the British Air Force on the mainland.


    If you don''t take advantage of the current opportunity to kill the British Air Force as much as possible, once the winter is over, this good day will be over.


    To put it bluntly, he is still taking advantage of the British arrogance. The people cannot tolerate the Shenluo Air Force running wild on their heads, but the government does not act.


    As long as the British Air Force is disabled, the next battle will be easier. The German three empires all dared to play the "Sea Lion Project", and the more superior Shinra could also follow suit.


    In the original time and space, the British Air Force was able to attack weakly, but it does not mean that it can also be used now. You know, these American aunts are still playing in the mud and do not have the ability to transfusion at all.


    Now that the main force of the British Air Force has been attracted to London, bombing other areas is simple. Although London is the core of the British Isles and other regions are scraps, Franz doesn''t dislike it at all.


    If it were not for the Air Force¡¯s inability to cover the entire British Isles, Franz would definitely order the bombs to be dropped in every city.


    Do not seek to kill the enemy, only to scare people.


    As long as the people in Britain are upset, the next battle will be easy. Now the air force cannot cover the entire British Isles, but it is not a problem to cover half of the cities.


    As long as you secretly guide, so many citizens of the city have rioted together and asked the London government to organize air defenses, then it will be fun to see.


    Air Secretary Conrad said embarrassingly: "Your Majesty, there is no problem in continuing to bomb the British Isles, but if you want to trap the main British Air Force, it may be difficult.


    In the daytime battle, we have already hit the British Air Force hard. According to the information collected on the front lines and the previous intelligence comparison, the British Air Force has lost a quarter of its fighters, and perhaps less than half of its fighters will be able to continue on the battlefield tomorrow.


    Having suffered such a big loss today, the British will certainly learn from experience and lessons, and they will not make the same mistake a second time.


    If the British studied carefully, they would find that our bombing had little impact on London, on the contrary, the damage caused by air combat was even greater.


    After calming down, I am afraid that the British Air Force will directly admit counsel. Even if the people exert pressure, they will only engage in symbolic resistance.


    Then, calm down and slowly accumulate strength, waiting for the opportunity. "


    No matter how good the plan is, the enemy must be willing to cooperate. Fighting too hard during the day directly hurt the British Air Force.


    If the British Air Force does not learn from the lesson and continue to choose to go head-to-head with the Shenluo Air Force, I am afraid it will not be long before even the establishment will be defeated.


    After a little thought, Franz said coldly: "Then find a way to continue to stimulate them. The pride of the British cannot be exhausted in one failure.


    It really didn''t work, so I threw leaflets to the British Isles and let the British people make decisions for them.


    No matter how you fight, in the next month, at least 20,000 tons of bombs will be thrown on the heads of the British. "


    If you don¡¯t work hard, bombs have a shelf life. The Vienna government has been preparing for this war for too long, and the stockpile of ammunition has increased a little.


    If it were not for the Russians to be the receivers, and the international market could be dumped, I am afraid that the expiration of light weapons and ammunition would be a big problem.


    There is no way, the plan does not change fast. The original plan of the Vienna government was prepared in the worst case scenario: the British wooed France, Russia and other countries to besiege Shinra.


    Diplomacy is indeed powerful, but they are humans and not gods, and they cannot reverse the overall situation either.


    In the efforts of the Vienna government, not only did the worst situation not happen, but the situation went to the other extreme.


    Enemies that were originally prepared for are now allies. So the ammunition reserved for the French and Russians before, now it can only be borne by the British family.


    As for the Ocean Alliance fought by the British, Franz said he couldn''t see it. Anyway, I can''t reach it now, and trying to find the bad luck of these guys is also a post-war thing.


    ...


    London, it was another sleepless night. The bombing during the day refreshed the cognition of many people and deeply touched everyone''s nerves.


    "It turns out that the Royal Navy is not omnipotent, nor is London safe!"


    Immediately there was endless anger. The enemy threw bombs on their heads, and the government did not see any action. It was obviously malfeasance and incompetence.


    Fortunately, the fog was big enough that ordinary people didn''t see the air battle during the day, otherwise everyone''s anger at the moment would have been even higher.


    Once bitten, twice shy.


    The excitement during the day is so great that the British cabinet government is still working in the air-raid shelter at this moment. If it is not that the place is not big enough, it is estimated that everyone has brought in with their families.


    Since it can''t be brought in, it can only be sent out. London is very lively at the moment, and the night cannot stop everyone''s enthusiasm for moving.


    From the princes and nobles to the ordinary people, as long as conditions permit, they are now running to the countryside.


    It is no longer suitable for living without an office. The smog was enough for everyone to bear, but now there are still bombs falling in the sky.


    Don''t worry about air defense, the power of a plane falling is much greater than the power of an enemy bomb. No one can stand the dumplings.


    I have never experienced bombing, and the air defense facilities are infinitely equal to zero. Even the air-raid shelters used by the cabinet government are just the basement.


    For the sake of life, everyone unanimously decided to run away. Regardless of how rampant the enemy¡¯s planes are, it¡¯s impossible to bomb the countryside. That¡¯s not enough fuel.


    Those who are forced to stay are also panic. I just hate that my wealth is not enough, I have to stay and make a living.


    Everyone can run away, but government officials cannot. If they also leave, I am afraid that the order in London will soon be completely out of control.


    Looking at the summary of the battle report, Campbell almost fainted. This is no longer a problem of heavy losses, but involves the outcome of the war.


    Having personally witnessed the power of the Air Force, Campbell''s confidence in the Royal Navy was also shaken.


    The English Channel is just a bit of a road. Once the air superiority is lost, no one can guarantee that the enemy will not force a landing.


    The strength of the Shinra Navy is not weak, and there are also European navies. If coupled with the cooperation of the air force, can the Royal Navy really stand it?


    At least the Royal Navy stationed in Liverpool told him with practical actions that he was powerless to face the enemy in the sky.


    After forcing himself to calm down, Campbell asked cautiously: "If it is prepared in advance, is the Air Force capable of defending the British Isles?"


    As if being tortured by the soul, Attilio, as the minister of the air force, hesitated for a while and was speechless.


    If it were before today, he would definitely pack a ticket and say "Yes"; but the facts are in front of him, and if he says "Yes" at this point now, then he doesn''t know what to say.


    After hesitating for a while, Attilio slowly said: "Difficult! The battle during the day proved the strength gap between the two sides. Our boys are very brave, but the performance gap between the fighters is too great.


    Everyone in the battle report also saw that in just one day of confrontation, more than a quarter of our fighters fell, and nearly half of them needed to be overhauled.


    At this point, the Air Force has essentially broken its muscles and needs to rest and reorganize, and it is not suitable for fighting the enemy in the short term.


    If you prepare in advance, I can only say that the battle will not be so one-sided. To defeat the enemy, we also need more and more advanced fighters. "


    This answer did not surprise everyone, but the result was still very frustrating.


    The fact is in front of us, this is an unequal battle. The failure of the Air Force is not only the failure of fighter jets, but neither tactical use nor battlefield response is qualified.


    The only advantage is probably brave enough that no one runs away. Of course, this can''t be considered brave, because all those who fled have seen God.


    It is such a tragedy that the performance of the aircraft cannot keep up. Even if you want to escape, you can''t escape the enemy.


    Participating in the battle is still a ray of life, turning around and running is to leave the back to the enemy, let the enemy shoot.


    Even in the later stages, the British fighters had an advantage in number, and still did not change the passive situation.


    The main reason is that the cooperation between the fighters is not in place, and there are obviously more numbers, but the performance on the battlefield is at a loss.


    If you don''t solve these problems, if you want to come back, you are simply dreaming. But the reality is that it is easy to find problems, but difficult to solve them.


    Whether it is fighter performance or tactical accumulation, it takes time to pile up, and it can''t be made up overnight.


    Prime Minister Campbell: "The government can try its best to find a solution to the problem of aircraft. Domestic factories are really working overtime to catch up. Other problems must be solved by the military itself.


    Rest..."


    The words suddenly got stuck in the mouth. There is no way, and Prime Minister Campbell has no bottom in his heart and dare not make any promises.


    The atmosphere in the room is repressed again, and no one is optimistic about the current situation. No one thought that an air battle would put Britain in an awkward situation.


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 Chapter 1125： Battle of Malacca

    The situation on the battlefield is bad, and the domestic situation is even worse. Opposition parties, parliamentarians, experts and scholars...now there is no one who does not scold the government.


    If it were in the peaceful years, it is estimated that the protest marches have now flocked to the government to ask for an explanation.


    There is no need to worry about it tonight, because everyone is busy moving, and for the time being, they don¡¯t care about looking for them.


    There will probably be no trouble tomorrow. According to the current situation, it is speculated that as long as tomorrow is not a violent storm, the enemy''s fighters will visit again.


    No matter how much grievances people have against the government, they will not go out to protest with bombs over their heads.


    If something happens, it is a living target. These days, there is no saying that civilians cannot be harmed. Now everyone¡¯s favorite is to throw bombs at crowded places.


    Of course, this London bombing was an exception. Limited by natural conditions, the Shenra Air Force was forced to launch an indiscriminate and indiscriminate attack.


    Temporarily escaped, but everyone was not happy at all. Because the longer you hold it back, the more violent it will erupt in the future.


    After a long time, Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquis broke his silence: "The people are all watching the government. The enemy has thrown bombs on our heads. If we don¡¯t take actual actions to counterattack, I am afraid that this time we cannot explain it Up."


    Feeling the gaze that everyone expected, Attilio became more and more embarrassed. "Retaliation" he also thought, problem strength is not allowed!


    Seeing that he couldn''t hide, Attilio said helplessly: "Don''t look at me, the air force can''t bomb Vienna, even if it only drops a bomb, it can''t do it.


    The enemy''s air force took off from the European coastal airport, very close to London; while Vienna was far inland in Europe, a thousand miles away from Britain.


    This distance has long exceeded the coverage of our air force. If we really want revenge, we can send a symbolic fighter plane to attack the enemy''s coastal cities.


    It''s really impossible. It can barely be done by bombing Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and other cities. "


    This is a sad topic. It doesn''t matter if you can''t touch the enemy''s capital. Even if you want to sneak attacks on the enemy''s coastal cities, you must be cautious and dare not use the main force.


    After all, the enemy on the opposite side is the world''s largest air force. The fact that Britain does not have a complete air defense early warning system does not mean that it does not have an enemy either.


    In case it was discovered by the enemy ahead of time, it would be another wave of heads. It can only be said that the daytime battle frightened Attilio, the minister of the air force, out of his heart, and the cautious mind once again prevailed.


    Even if it is to retaliate, it must be carried out in areas where the enemy''s strength is weak. There is no doubt that a day trip to the airspace of the Three Kingdoms of Fabien is far safer than traveling to the mainland of Shenluo.


    Foreign Secretary Adam: "No, although the three countries of Fabien are our enemies, they are all forced to join the Continental Alliance, and they are not the same as the Vienna government.


    Although the three countries are participating in the war, in fact they have also provided airfields and some strategic materials for the Shenluo Air Force, and they have not yet sent troops in a real sense.


    Bombing their capital now can certainly put pressure on the Vienna government from the side, but it will also force the three countries to oppose us completely.


    If it is just these three countries, the key is that it will trigger a chain reaction and cause hostility from other member states of the Continental Alliance.


    With the consistent style of the Vienna government, it will certainly not give up such an opportunity. If they were given the opportunity to integrate the European countries, then this war would not be fought. "


    It seems that the two camps are fighting for hegemony, but in fact, only Britain and Shenluo are the ones who actually do it. The remaining alliance countries are either waiting and watching or waiting for opportunities.


    If these countries are really stimulated and they are forced to do their best, the situation in Britain will be even worse. Among other things, the Indian defense battle started first.


    No, the defense of India has already started, but the battlefield is still a little far away from India, and it is temporarily not threatened.


    Secretary of the Army Marcus: "Adam is right. The current situation is very unfavorable for us, and it is indeed not suitable to stimulate countries.


    This war is not only limited to Europe, Africa and Asia are the main battlefields. Also today, the enemy has launched an all-out attack on Persia and the Indochina Peninsula, making it clear that it is aimed at India.


    Reinforcements are now everywhere on the front line. Even if we expanded the army to one million and the colonial force to three million, it is still not enough.


    Judging from the current situation, we need at least two million regular troops and five million colonial troops to defend overseas colonies. "


    After hearing this appalling number, everyone only felt dizzy, as if they were hit by a soul.


    Two million regular troops + five million colonial troops, this is completely refreshing the upper limit of the force in human history.


    Even during the European War, seven million troops were created without seeing anyone. This is clearly challenging everyone''s three views.


    "Don''t look at me like that. This number is the final result of the Department of War''s collection of data and careful research and analysis. I can give you an account:


    Calculate with optimism, to maintain the security and stability of the homeland, especially the stability of the Irish region, at least 500,000 regular troops are needed;


    The key military strategic location-the Cape of Good Hope, the Ministry of War plans to arrange 100,000 regular troops and 200,000 colonial troops to be stationed in batches according to the actual situation;


    East Africa has a slightly lower strategic position, but it has a vast area. The Ministry of War plans to arrange 200,000 regular troops and 600,000 colonial troops to be stationed. If necessary, consider giving up;


    Indochina Peninsula..."


    I don''t know, I was taken aback. Regardless of the number of seven million troops, the battlefield really needs that much force. If you want to counterattack, even this number is far from enough.


    There is no way, the fighting power can''t keep up, only the number of people can be collected. If you count the reserves and supplementary corps, I am afraid that the number of British armed forces will directly exceed 10 million.


    It makes people feel scalp numb to think about maintaining such a large armed force. Rao is a great cause for the British family, and everyone feels struggling.


    After a moment of silence, the Minister of the Interior Azevedo took the lead and said: "This war is for the entire Ocean Alliance, and we cannot only contribute to our family. I propose to mobilize the power of allies and share the pressure together."


    The British government has long been doing it to mobilize the power of allies. However, everyone is the one who does not see the rabbits and scatters the eagles. It is okay to yell a few times. It is useless to want everyone to work their lives without sufficient benefits.


    There is no way. In the past few hundred years, the British government has written too many bad checks that have not been cashed. Now everyone is prepared.


    Without realizing specific interests in advance, countries will not be fooled at all. The most important thing is that Britain is not strong enough to give everyone enough confidence.


    Especially after today''s air raid. For a boss who can''t even guarantee the safety of his homeland, it is even more difficult for everyone to follow suit.


    Even if he knows that there is no retreat after standing in the team, selfishness still cannot be eliminated.


    ...


    In Singapore, at about the same time as the news of the declaration of war came, the Shenluo Navy killed them, and they were greeted by the defenders who were waiting.


    As an important place to guard the Strait of Malacca, the British have been operating in Singapore for decades, and it is naturally impossible to give up easily.


    Rows of shore artillery with super large calibers are the greatest confidence of the defenders. As soon as the Shinra Navy emerged from the sky, it encountered overwhelming shells.


    Admiral Arest, who was taken aback, hurriedly ordered: "Order the fleet to stop, and the bombing group will take off immediately and target the enemy''s shore artillery."


    It is definitely a loss-making business to blast a warship against a shore artillery. If it was before, then there is no need to say that in order to complete the strategic goal, no matter how great the loss is, it can only affect the scalp.


    Now it¡¯s different. The emergence of aircraft carriers has changed the pattern of naval warfare. There is a mobile bombing fortress, so naturally there is no need to continue head-on.


    When the shore artillery encountered the bomber, the result was self-evident. A bomb dropped from the sky, instantly breaking the situation on the island.


    The line of defense that was once solid, it seems to be turned into a piece of paper at this moment, pierced by enemy bombing.


    Colonel Berks, who is stationed in Singapore Port, is no longer as elegant as he used to be. He is almost roaring: "I will immediately organize air defense, and I will move the air defense artillery and machine guns.


    The shore artillery that has not been locked by the enemy will be concealed immediately, fast...


    Signalman, signalman, where did he die? "


    I saw a young man who ran over immediately. Before he got close, he was scolded by Colonel Burks: "What are you running around? Don''t rush to generate electricity for the Far East Fleet.


    Tell Admiral Michel that we have been besieged by the enemy. The situation is very critical and needs reinforcements and reinforcements! "


    Don''t panic. The Port of Singapore has been peaceful for decades. Most of the islands are immigrants, and there is no conflict between indigenous peoples.


    It can be said that since the garrison, there has been no war. It is precisely because Singapore Port is safe enough and relatively affluent that Colonel Burks was brought to his home to be gilded.


    The perseverance plan did not change fast. The Singapore Port, which had been peaceful for decades, immediately ushered in a war after Burks took office.


    Originally, Colonel Burks still had a chance to leave, but he thought he was familiar with military books and insisted on staying to guard Singapore for the queen.


    To this end, a "perfect" defensive plan was also formulated, and that row of shore guns was completed under the auspices of Colonel Burks.


    Regrettably, he considered the threat at sea, but ignored the threat from the sky. Colonel Burks panicked after seeing a huge cannon scrapped under enemy bombardment.


    Anyhow, he graduated from a military academy, and he has some military background. He hesitated for a moment, and immediately responded.


    In the distance, Admiral Arest, who was looking at him with a telescope, was now showing admiration in his eyes, and from time to time he said something in a voice that only he could hear.


    With the passage of time, the enemy''s shore artillery gradually became dumb. Either it was damaged under the bombing, or to hide its location. In short, now only the sea is calm.


    The adjutant on the side reminded: "Your Excellency Commander, the enemy''s firepower has been suppressed, and we can launch a landing operation."


    The conditions for the landing operation were met, and General Alester waved his hand: "No hurry, we have time.


    The enemy''s telegram for help has just been sent out. Most of the Far East Fleet has not set off yet, and they have taken Singapore so quickly. What if they don''t come? "


    The tactics of ancient and modern China and foreign countries are actually the same. Although the Holy Roman Empire does not have the allusion of "sheltering aid", the tactics of "sheltering aid" still exist.


    The purpose of attacking Singapore Port in such a hurry is to attract the Far East Fleet to the decisive battle. Looking at the map, you can see that the first generation of war in the Straits of Malacca is very beneficial to the Shinra Navy.


    Next door is my own colony. The air force has already coordinated, and an air division has completed the assembly. Now it is waiting for the Far East Fleet to come and be beaten.


    In this context, the Port of Singapore cannot be taken down all at once. If there is no hope for the British, the Far East Fleet will not come over for a decisive battle!


    Admiral Aleist had already planned for a long time, and only waited for the British Far East Fleet to be resolved, and he would pierce the British in the Indian Ocean.


    Regardless of whether the final plan is successful, as long as the British Far East Fleet is resolved and the war is burned to the Indian Ocean, it will be successful strategically.


    ...


    Those who count people will always count.


    The Shenluo Navy is planning the Far East Fleet, and the British are not idle either. At this moment, the Far East Fleet is no longer in Cam Ranh Bay, even less than two hundred nautical miles away from Malacca.


    After receiving the telegram for help from the defenders, Admiral Michele didn''t panic at all, but showed a sardonic smile.


    Then he asked the officer nearer: "How far is the Japanese navy from us, and how long will it be able to join us?"


    The Shinra Navy wanted to siege Singapore and lure the Far East Fleet to the Strait of Malacca for a decisive battle. It was a conspiracy in itself, and naturally it could not hide from Admiral Michel.


    As long as Britain wants to keep the Malacca route, this battle cannot be avoided. The two sides had expected it long before the war broke out.


    In Michel''s view, as long as one''s own strength is strong enough, even if the battlefield selection is a bit disadvantageous, it can still be compensated with strength.


    In order to ensure the safety of the Malacca Strait, under the background that the main force of the Shinra navy could not be lured out, Michel decided to come up with a strategy.


    In order to ensure the victory of the war, Michel did not hesitate to make great profits from the Japanese and was ready to gather the power of the two navies to win the dominance of the sea in the Southeast Asia.


    "There are still about 50 nautical miles away. At the current speed of both parties, they will be able to catch up with us at noon tomorrow."


    Taking a look at the telegram in his hand, Admiral Michel said slowly: "The pressure on the defenders is great, and we can''t delay too much time on the road.


    The time for the decisive battle may be advanced. I urge the Japanese to speed up and try to meet us earlier. "


    ...


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 Chapter 1126： Strategic priority

    In the vast and boundless blue ocean, waves continued to rush, hitting the warship, roaring the sky and the earth, and spraying waves several meters high.


    Under the impact of the waves, the warships began to shake, and the people on the splints were already unstable. If it weren¡¯t for your rich experience, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve already gone to sea to feed the fish at this moment.


    In the command room, General Ito Yuhiro calmly drank coffee, as if the wind and waves outside did not exist.


    For those who spend years at sea, wind and waves have become a part of everyone''s life. As long as they do not threaten the safety of the fleet, it is not a big fuss.


    Staff Officer Masayuki Akiyama: "Your Excellency Commander, there is an urgent call from the British, please check it out."


    While talking, he respectfully handed over the document, showing his etiquette and rules flawlessly.


    Putting down the coffee in his hand, he took the document casually, and after scanning it roughly, General Ito Yuheng closed his eyes and muttered to himself: The one should come.


    Then he asked: "Where are we now?"


    When navigating at sea, determining the position is also a science. In this era without GPS positioning, traditional tools are used to guide the direction, and it is impossible to do without rich sailing experience.


    Especially since they still sneaked quietly this time, they had to avoid the eyes and ears of the enemy. The traditional route simply couldn''t go, and the difficulty was even greater.


    Masayuki Akiyama replied: "It''s almost near Anambas, and it''s not far from where it meets the British."


    After a little more thought, General Ito Yuhiro ordered: "The enemy is attacking Singapore. The time for the decisive battle will be advanced. The order goes on and the fleet is ordered to accelerate."


    Hold people''s hands short, eat people''s mouth soft. After spending so many years behind the British boss, it''s time to die.


    Of course, the most important thing is to be forced. Russia and Austria are traditional allies, which doomed Japan, which is at war with the Russian Empire, cannot rely on it.


    In a sense, the fate of Japan has long been tied to the British. Although it is impossible to achieve both prosperity and prosperity, it is still possible to lose everything.


    In the unlikely event that the British were defeated, even if the Vienna government was unresolved, Japan, without the support of the powers, would not be able to do the Russians.


    This time, the Japanese navy was fighting not only for the British, but also for the Japanese Empire, so now it¡¯s impossible not to die.


    I have to admit that the Japanese do have talent for sneak attacks. The fleet has entered the South Seas and has not been discovered by the Continental Alliance.


    In contrast, the British are much worse in this regard. Not long after the Far East Fleet departed, the news was leaked, otherwise the Battle of Singapore would not have broken out by such a coincidence.


    Of course, not being taken seriously is also an important factor. After all, the British¡¯s Far East Fleet has people watching at all times, and the Japanese Navy is not considered the same thing at all.


    When luck is always used up, the Nanyang area is the sphere of influence of the Continental Alliance after all, and it can''t hide from the first day of the first day but the 15th.


    As the Japanese navy accelerated its advancement, Hans, who was driving a reconnaissance plane, directly exploded with swear words: "God, see what we found?"


    The exaggerated expression made Leo in the passenger seat start to sweat: "Calm man, don''t forget that you are flying an airplane!"


    Looking at his nervous companion, Hans said calmly, "Don''t worry, I know it in my heart. We are flying at sea, not in the mountains, and it doesn''t matter if we get lost occasionally.


    I can only blame the Japanese below. If they didn''t get here, would I be so surprised? "


    Leo lost his temper at all with his nervous companion. Now he finally understood why Hans, who was driving a technical bull fork, was kicked out by the main force.


    What the pilot needs is calmness, and the nervous Hans is obviously not suitable for this profession. If it hadn''t caught up with this war and the driving skills were really good, it is estimated that he would have been sent home now.


    Regardless of continuing the theory, Leo had already tapped on the telegraph. The Japanese Navy¡¯s entry into the South Ocean is such a major event that it must be reported immediately.


    As for how to deal with it later, that''s a question that big people should think about, and they don''t need to worry about it.


    ...


    The invention of radio is definitely the greatest revolution in the history of military information.


    The reconnaissance plane discovered the news of the Japanese navy''s traces, and within half an hour, it reached the hands of Admiral Arest outside the port of Singapore, expounding what efficiency is with practical actions.


    People with a little bit of military knowledge can see that the Japanese navy secretly went south this time, obviously for the Shinra navy.


    Whether to continue to implement the original plan, this is a tangled question. According to the original plan, only the Far East Fleet needs to be dealt with, and the chance of winning is as high as 99%.


    Now that there is an additional Japanese navy, the situation is completely different. How powerful the aircraft carrier formation can play is still an unsolved mystery.


    The reinforcements of the Air Force are also not unlimited. After all, this is Nanyang, not a native country. It is very difficult to mobilize an air division to join the war.


    Theoretically speaking, a full-man air division has 288 fighters, which is quite a lot.


    The problem is that air divisions are not just bombers, but fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, early warning aircraft, transport aircraft...


    Of course, these planes cannot be used as bombers, but the results will be very moving.


    Aleist has reason to believe that victory will belong to him. But this battle is not only to defeat the enemy, but more importantly, to severely inflict and even annihilate the enemy''s main fleet.


    The enemy is not a fool. If you find that there is an enemy above your head, you will definitely choose to run away.


    After all, tactics with poor concepts can only be played once. If you can''t severely damage the enemy this time, you will not be able to play like this again next time.


    After hesitating and working hard, Arest decided to gamble. It is not easy to fool the enemy to the door of the house. I missed this opportunity and I don''t know when to wait next time.


    Even if the enemy can''t be left behind, as long as a few enemy battleships are killed, or the two dreadnoughts of the British are eliminated, the goal is considered to be completed.


    As long as the enemy¡¯s vitality is injured and the Spanish and Dutch fleets are assembled behind, even without the help of the air force, they will not be disadvantaged by the British-Japanese alliance.


    As long as this step is achieved, the Continental Alliance can not only cut off the Malacca route, but also send a fleet to the Indian Ocean for a stroll from time to time.


    The rest of the battle can be handed over to the army, as long as the navy can guarantee the supply of logistical materials, it will be enough to kill all the way from the Malay Peninsula.


    Although in this way, his own glory is less; but as a senior general, you must consider the problem strategically.


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 Chapter 1127： Fly to each other

    Several satin-like white clouds are suspended in the blue sky, and the endless waves of the sea are rolling. In the distance, the sky and the sea are completely integrated.


    Through the high-powered binoculars, you can vaguely see a few small spots appearing along the sea and sky, following the waves of the sea wolf, as if they may disappear with the waves at any time.


    The reconnaissance plane had already sent back intelligence, and Arest was not surprised at the appearance of the enemy. The battle formation of the fleet is ready, just waiting for the enemy to come.


    "Order the fleet to prepare for battle and inform the Air Force that they can take off!"


    ...


    Closer, closer, the artillery sounded loudly, and the fighter planes on the aircraft carriers in the rear took off one after another, arranged in a personal character queue, and flew over the heads of the British-Japanese coalition forces. The special welcome ceremony began.


    The explosive stuffed dumplings that fell from the sky directly smashed the combined British and Japanese fleet. Admiral Michel who reacted hurriedly ordered: "Air defense, organize air defense!"


    Unfortunately, all this is in vain. The Royal Navy has experienced various naval battles, but has not experienced the taste of being bombed by planes.


    The so-called air defense firepower is actually mostly aimed at airships. Because the airship is big enough to drop a giant bomb weighing several tons, it can smash a warship out of trouble.


    Regarding the threat of aircraft, it is a pity that the Royal Navy estimates it based on its own air force. On the premise of ensuring flight mileage, at most hundreds of kilograms of ammunition can be loaded at a time.


    Generally speaking, it is reliable. Even if it is the most advanced bomber of Shinra, the maximum bomb load can exceed two tons under the premise of ensuring flight mileage.


    But because of the high cost, this most advanced fighter did not have large-scale service. The mainstream bombers in the Air Force also have a payload of about one ton.


    But that was an army fighter plane, not a naval fighter plane. The bombers equipped with aircraft carriers have much lower requirements for cruising range.


    As long as you can have one or two hours of flying time in the air, you can meet the basic requirements. As for the cruising range, you don¡¯t need to consider it for the time being.


    If the cruising range is low, the fuel loaded will naturally be less, and the corresponding bomb load will be larger.


    Because of the low fuel efficiency, this number is not small. Basically, aircraft carrier fighters with the same power have to carry as much as one to twenty percent more ammunition.


    Don''t look at the inconspicuous number, but in war, this gap can kill people.


    Ordinary bombers carry a ton of bombs and need to do it hard, but aircraft carrier fighters can do it easily.


    Because of the accuracy of the head, such fighters carrying large bombs generally only find trouble with the big ones.


    As the flagship and the latest dreadnought ship, Admiral Michel''s Elizabeth has become the brightest cub on the court.


    In just five minutes, he was visited by three giant bombs one after another. Although none of them hits, the explosions that fell into the sea were no small amount.


    When luck is always used up, although the Elizabeth has escaped the big bomb, it has suffered two small bombs.


    This is relatively small. The smallest bombs targeted at warships can weigh several tens of kilograms. No one throws a grenade or something to get itchy.


    The warship has withstood the test, except that one main gun was scrapped. A dozen officers and soldiers were taken away by the way, and even more were injured.


    Even the commander, Michelle, almost fainted. The anti-aircraft machine gun that was high hopes was like a clown at the moment. Although it was performing hard, it did not win the applause of the audience.


    In any case, the Royal Navy finally organized air defense. Although it has not yet achieved a record, at least the enemy''s aircraft dare not drop to a few tens of meters to drop bombs.


    In contrast, the Japanese navy, as its counterpart, is a tragedy. Air defense, what is that stuff?


    Although the Japanese Navy learned from the Royal Navy, the funds in hand were limited after all, and it was inevitable to save unnecessary places.


    It has always been against the Japanese navy of the Far Eastern Empire. Naturally, there is no need to consider such a tall thing as "air defense".


    Even if the Russo-Japanese War broke out, the Russians did not have a fleet to come to the decisive battle, and the Russian Air Force could not fly over the head of the Japanese Navy. Therefore, the Japanese Navy never had the concept of "air defense".


    As soon as the bombing began, General Ito greeted the family of General Michelle. Where is the battle, it is purely pitting teammates.


    It should be understood that the Japanese navy is completely unprepared. Apart from the officer''s pistol, there is no weapon that can shoot into the sky.


    Although machine guns and artillery are carried, none of these things can be launched directly upwards. It is lucky that they get stuck, and they might blow up directly.


    General Ito Yuhiro, who was frustrated, immediately roared: "The order goes on and everyone is ready to retreat.


    By the way, ask Michelle, if they can''t deal with the enemy''s bombing, we will withdraw first! "


    There is no way, as long as you are willing to sacrifice and rush to fight the enemy in close hands, the threat from the sky is not a problem.


    The problem now is that the Shenluo Navy is mobile. They can rush forward and run back. The planes in the sky still bomb.


    You can''t bet that the enemy''s ammunition runs out, right?


    It¡¯s not far from the Malay Peninsula, and the enemy¡¯s fighters will go back and forth for more than an hour at most.


    Theoretically speaking, the British-Japanese combined fleet can completely rely on the enemy''s air force to rush to fight the Shinra Navy.


    But the enemy is not a soft persimmon, at least it will not be able to kill in an hour or two.


    What''s more, who stipulated that the enemy''s aircraft had only one wave, what if it was continuous?


    The elderly Yuhiro Ito has passed the second year of secondary school a long time ago, but he has no idea that he can do nothing.


    Up to now, many Japanese ships have been damaged, and even a cruiser is sinking slowly.


    Different from Britain and Shinra, which have big businesses, the Japanese empire''s wealth is weak. Once a warship is lost, it will be lost.


    Yuhiro Ito is very clear about the domestic situation. Even if they won the Russo-Japanese War, they would not want to turn around without more than ten or two decades of finances, and they would not be able to increase investment in the navy.


    The original plan was to join forces with the British to kill the South Sea fleet of Shinra, and the two countries would jointly divide the prosperous South Sea Islands.


    The current situation is very obvious. Let alone the killing of the Nanyang Fleet, relying on the offensive power of the enemy air force, they might first explain it themselves.


    Akiyama, who was embarrassed by the bombing, said in a hurry when he heard the command of General Yuheng Ito: "Your Excellency, if you just retreat in this situation, I''m afraid the enemy will bite him right away.


    Unless it is a scattered evacuation, it is possible to withdraw most of the warships, but in this way our capital ships are in danger.


    Want to withdraw the fleet as intact as possible, unless someone helps to attract the enemy''s attention so that they can''t take care of us. "


    Selling teammates?


    Together, this thought lingered in General Ito''s mind. If it were not for the strength of the British, he had already ordered it.


    "It''s difficult, not to mention whether the British will cooperate or not. Even if the plan is really successful, what will happen after the autumn?


    Being here today, we have already offended the Holy Roman Empire. If we offend the British again, I am afraid that the world will have no place for an empire in the future. "


    Regret is necessary. You must know that this is a trap, and Ito will not bring the fleet with you.


    As long as no troops are sent to fight, even if you stand in the wrong team, there is still room for maneuver.


    With so many countries supporting Britain, it is impossible for the Holy Roman Empire to be completely wiped out. It is a big deal to give up some of its benefits and it will always pass.


    Now it''s different. The two sides have already fought each other, and each other''s blood has been glued to each other, and it will be difficult to land smoothly.


    Masayuki Akiyama: "Your Excellency Commander, there is no need to be so pessimistic. Since we can be pawns for the British, we can also be pawns for the Holy Roman Empire.


    At least before the Russian empire was weakened, the empire still had value. As long as there is value, then things have room for maneuver.


    For the Vienna government, it is better to use our hands to hit the Russians and eliminate this last hidden danger, than to take action on their allies themselves. "


    ...


    On the Elizabeth, Admiral Michelle in the command room has lost his former demeanor, and the whole person is much haggard.


    With the passage of time, the British-Japanese combined fleet has suffered more and more losses, but with a cup of tea, more than ten ships have suffered heavy losses.


    At this moment, the combined fleet is facing not only the enemy''s aircraft carrier formation, but also the air force that has arrived after hearing the news.


    Regardless of any plane, as long as it can drop bombs, it appears on the battlefield at this moment.


    Although most of the bombs of the Air Force are small, many are only a few kilograms or more than ten kilograms.


    The warship is not afraid of these small bombs, which does not mean that the officers and soldiers on the ship are not afraid. No matter how big a bomb is, it can kill people.


    Some planes even used machine guns to shoot down randomly. Soldiers who are holding anti-aircraft machine guns dare not come forward.


    "General, the Japanese urgently call. The commander of the Japanese fleet, Yuhiro Ito, proposed to charge as quickly as possible and engage the enemy in close combat."


    Admiral Michelle, whose brain hole was opened, seemed to have received a awakening initiation and immediately made a decision: "Call Ito Yuhiro immediately, saying that I agreed to the plan, and charge the enemy five minutes later.


    After the order was passed, the artillery fire stopped after five minutes, and the whole army turned around and returned to Cam Ranh Bay as quickly as possible. "


    The strong man broke his wrist!


    This is not just selling teammates, even his own Michelle can''t take care of it.


    The speed of warships is different. If you let go of the speed and run, the slow warship will definitely not get away.


    But at this point, in the face of an "enemy that can only be beaten but cannot fight back" like an airplane, the whole army will be wiped out if it doesn''t run.


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 Chapter 1128： A far-reaching victory

    Thinking of pitting teammates, then tragedy happened. As soon as the retreat signal was issued, the British and Japanese allied forces began to run back, and the battlefield was completely chaotic.


    The speed of warships is not the same. After running at full power, the original combat formation immediately collapsed. Everyone was busy running for their lives, and no one was left behind.


    Originally, I wanted to cheat his teammates, but I didn''t expect that both sides wanted to go together. In the end, not only the teammates were cheated, but he was also cheated in by the way.


    Defeated like a mountain, the British and Japanese allied forces contributed a "Escape at Sea" with practical actions.


    In the distance, under the cover of the waves, probes were exposed from time to time, observing the entire battlefield.


    For this war, they have been in ambush underwater all day and night, just waiting for this opportunity.


    From the beginning of the battle, Major Wallace, as the captain, stared at the big screen, and did not dare to relax. It was not until the Anglo-Japanese coalition defeated that his nervous nerves relaxed.


    The picture transmitted by the mirror image is not clear, but there is no problem in judging the enemy''s position.


    Seeing that the enemy''s warship appeared within the attack range, the atmosphere inside the boat became tense again. Major Wallace said, "Let''s let go of the little trash fish in front. Our task is to leave the enemy''s capital ship!"


    The Anglo-Japanese coalition forces who didn''t know that there was a trap ahead, now only have one idea-run. You don''t need to run too fast, just run past your teammates.


    In terms of speed, the Royal Navy still has an advantage. The performance of the warships of the Far East Fleet is generally better than that of the Japanese Navy, and with more experience and skills, it will naturally be cheaper to run.


    The fast-running warship rushed forward, and the slow-moving warship was forced to become a rear force. In this respect, we must thank the Japanese allies.


    Fortunately, the Japanese warships that fell at the back were desperately resisting and bought time for the retreat. Otherwise, the warships that can run away by half are considered luck.


    However, Admiral Michelle couldn''t be happy. Although he opened the distance from the Shinra Navy, his flagship Elizabeth was spotted by enemy fighters.


    Now there are more than a dozen fighter planes hovering overhead, and bombs are falling from time to time. Obviously, they will not be released if they are caught.


    Not only the Elizabeth, but all the larger warships are now being taken care of.


    Ants often kill elephants. This is not a joke. Just look at the Elizabeth at the moment, and it''s completely battered.


    One-third of the main gun could not be used, the casualties of officers and soldiers exceeded 200, and even the power system was affected.


    Even if he ran back to Cam Ranh Bay, it would take at least a few months to repair it. In a short time, he didn''t want to participate in the battle.


    There was a swish.


    "torpedo!"


    I don''t know who shouted, and then I heard a violent explosion. The destroyer hit by the bullet began to tear apart, sinking slowly.


    Luckily escaped, the cold sweat of General Michelle stayed. The enemy in the sky has not been settled yet, and the enemy in the water has emerged again.


    If it is other times, naturally you can pull the submarine out and kill it according to the direction; but not now, they are busy running for their lives, and there is no time to delay.


    As if it had detonated the signal light, since the first torpedo fired and exploded, the explosion sounded again and again.


    After almost every loud noise, there will be a good record. Seemingly aware of something, Admiral Michel hurriedly ordered: "The enemy has an ambush, order the fleet to disperse and break through!"


    There is no way, the fleet evacuated in one direction in a swarm, just like putting the targets on the training ground together, even if it misses the No. 1 target, it can still hit the No. 2 and No. 3... targets.


    Seeing the bad luck of the British warship running ahead, General Ito Yuhiro, who was behind, was not at all relieved, but his expression became more solemn.


    At this point, if you don''t know that you have been caught in the enemy''s trap, you will live in vain.


    The greater the British losses now, it means that the enemy is more prepared, and it also means that the probability of them running out is lower.


    Akiyama Shinyuki proposed: "Your Excellency Commander, let''s separate from the British! For this war, the empire has paid too much.


    At this point, there is no need to tie up with the British. In the eyes of the enemy, we can only be regarded as small trash fish now. "


    "Mysterious self-confidence", this time really not. It can be seen from the number of fighters overhead that the Far East Fleet has received significantly more care.


    Such treatment is determined based on strength. Compared with the arrogant Royal Navy, the Japanese Navy is far inferior in terms of record and popularity.


    The gap in hardware is even greater. The Japanese Navy is limited by domestic industries. Most of the main warships rely on outsourcing, and the localization is still far away.


    A country whose military industry cannot be independent will naturally not be taken seriously. Not being taken seriously is not entirely a bad thing, at least the difficulty of running away is much lower.


    Without waiting for General Ito Yuheng to make a decision, he only heard a loud "boom", and then the warship began to shake violently, and everyone in the command headquarters was also thrown to pieces.


    "Shot!"


    This was Ito''s last consciousness before he fell into a coma.


    ...


    The cruel battle continued. The warships that fell behind either surrendered or were sunk. The sea was filled with a large number of floating objects, and people were faintly visible.


    Fortunately, the violent explosion sounded terrified the creatures in the sea, otherwise these hapless people who fell into the water would have fed the sharks at this moment.


    Night rescued the remaining Anglo-Japanese coalition forces, but it was innocent. After this battle, the Far East Fleet and the Japanese Navy were abolished.


    There are no battleships of more than ten thousand tons, and the losses of various auxiliary warships are countless. Most of the cruisers who ran out were faster cruisers. It was okay to break the relationship and attack the merchant ships. You don''t have to think about changing things.


    The **** battlefield did not affect Admiral Aleist''s good mood. Such a straightforward victory completely exceeded his expectations.


    "Order the fleet to stop the offensive, rescue the people who fell into the water, and count the losses."


    The victor must have the victor''s tolerance. Today''s battle is over, and now it''s time to capture the prisoners.


    They are all excellent laborers, and they will need to shed blood and sweat in the next strategy of the Indochina Peninsula.


    ...


    "Your Majesty, good news! The Nanyang Fleet was in a decisive battle with the British and Japanese forces in Malacca this afternoon. Our army won a great victory!"


    After snatching the telegram, Franz the Great, who was going to sleep, was no longer sleepy at the moment.


    After repeated confirmations, Franz gave a long-lost smile, and the whole person became relaxed.


    The specific results have not been counted, and even his own losses have only a rough figure, but it does not affect this as a big victory.


    After sinking two dreadnoughts, five old battleships, and capturing an old battleship, the main forces of the British Far East Fleet and the Japanese Navy were almost accounted for.


    There is no capital ship as a combat force, even if there are more other warships that escaped, the British-Japanese coalition forces will survive in name only.


    The fate awaiting them is to be surrounded and suppressed by the Shenra Navy in the following days. Without even having to act in person, the fleets of Guangxi, West and Holland in Nanyang were able to complete the task of beating down dogs.


    The victory of the Battle of the Malacca Strait not only reversed the situation in the Far East, but also affected the world situation.


    The myth of the invincibility of the Royal Navy was broken, and the greatest impact was not military strength, but the confidence of nations around the world in this war.


    Simply calculating the military strength, the Far East Fleet will account for at most 15% of the Royal Navy. Even if the entire army is annihilated, the overall strength of the Royal Navy still has an advantage.


    But the blow to confidence is not a simple set of data. The Anglo-Japanese Allied Forces have full advantages and they were overturned by the Nanyang Fleet. Who can guarantee that the Royal Navy will win the next battle?


    Especially for the member states of the Ocean Alliance, at this moment they have to reconsider whether or not to continue this war.


    Everyone participated in this war, in addition to the flicker of the British, the most important thing was their interests.


    However, the interest is based on the premise of defeating the Holy Roman Empire. If you lose the war, you will have to lose money.


    Anyway, everyone just declared war and has not officially started the fight. As long as you pay a certain price, it is not impossible to withdraw.


    While shaking the Ocean Alliance, it will also stimulate the enthusiasm of allies to participate in the war. Although there is no clear division of interests after the war, everyone is aware of the consistent style of the Vienna government.


    Under the distribution model in which the contribution is proportional to the income, if you want to grab a share of benefits after the war, you must make enough contributions.


    If you just make up the soy sauce, then when you distribute the benefits after the war, you will also make up the soy sauce.


    If nothing else, then the British will be exhausted. Even if the London government can abandon the Far East, the Indian Ocean can''t let it go?


    Without the containment of the Far East Fleet, it is inevitable for the Nanyang Fleet to enter the Indian Ocean. To ensure the smooth flow of routes between the British Isles and India, the British must divide their troops into station.


    Transferring the fleet is not that simple. The size of the Royal Navy is indeed huge, but the mobile force they can use now is not much.


    The local fleet has to contain the Shinra Navy, and several overseas fleets have to maintain the smooth flow of trade lines. It is by no means an easy task to deploy a force sufficient to counter the South Seas fleet.


    After a little more thought, Franz made a decision: "Immediately release the results of the naval battle, order the Propaganda Department to launch a public opinion offensive all over the world, and shake the heart of the Ocean Alliance.


    Inform our allies and let them rush to print a batch of leaflets overnight, and they will drop by the British Isles when the Air Force bombs tomorrow. "


    If you don''t take advantage of such a good opportunity, then you are really sorry to God.


    I don''t know if the British people can withstand such a blow. Less than a week after the start of the war, they suffered successive air strikes and failed naval battles.


    It would be more perfect if someone could take the lead and make a stir internally.


    After thinking about it, Franz gave up his intention to end himself. It is also not easy for intelligence personnel, and it is clearly difficult for them to execute such orders.


    There is serious internal fighting in the UK, which is based on the absence of external threats. Now that the situation is so severe, the opposition party is not a fool.


    Political struggle is a political struggle, and the prerequisite is that the British Empire must exist. It is impossible to completely abandon national interests for the sake of political struggle.


    Even if there are some people who really don''t understand the situation and want to take the opportunity to do things, interest groups will not tolerate them messing around.


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 Chapter 1129： Post-war impact

    In the wee hours of the morning, the temporary residence of the British government in the air-raid shelter was still brightly lit.


    It was another sleepless night, and the smoke from the bombing during the day had just dissipated, and another bad news came.


    The British and Japanese forces were defeated in a naval battle, and even the flagship was sunk. The life and death of the fleet commander, Admiral Michel, is now unknown.


    Upon receiving this news, everyone''s first reaction was: "Just kidding." The Far East Fleet alone can suppress the Nanyang Fleet. How could the British and Japanese forces lose?


    Unfortunately, after repeated verifications, it proved that this is reality, not a prank.


    Forced to accept this reality, Prime Minister Campbell''s three views have all been subverted. It turns out that the Royal Navy is no longer invincible.


    With this recognition, Campbell''s whole person is not good. What will this war do if the Royal Navy can''t live there?


    The most daunting was the Secretary of the Navy Swinding. Although the battle report on the front line stated clearly, the reason for the failure of the war was attributed to: the enemy''s air force participated in the war.


    As for the aircraft carrier, it has always been hiding in the rear, and it has not been exposed from the beginning to the end. Anyway, the aircraft is bombing, and the British warships participating in the war naturally can''t distinguish the difference.


    War is cruel. If you lose, you lose. No matter how many reasons you have, you cannot change the fact that the war failed.


    Just look at the current office location of the cabinet government to see how powerful the enemy¡¯s air force is. But as long as there is a slight way, they will not fall to this point.


    After a brief eye contact, the room quickly fell silent, and everyone was in a state of confusion.


    Quite a bit: the feeling of "suppressing you and me under the tree".


    After a cup of coffee, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Adam broke the silence first: "The failure of the Malacca naval battle has had a very bad impact on the overall strategy of the empire.


    I am not very clear about the military issues, but the diplomatic troubles are absolutely devastating.


    The enemy will not let go, perhaps tonight, or tomorrow, the news will spread all over the world.


    Our gang of allies who are not firm in their positions will probably be making trouble again. To appease them, the empire must pay a greater price.


    The best way to solve the problem is to prove that we have the strength to win the war, otherwise it will be difficult for them to do their best. "


    The empty glove white wolf is used to playing tricks, now Adam is obviously a little unaccustomed to show tangible benefits.


    However, the cruel reality is in front of us, the era of pure flickering has passed, and now everyone has learned fine. No matter how big the cake is, it can''t satisfy your hunger.


    Even if you can''t eat the pie for a while, you should at least let everyone smell the scent, or else they won''t help!


    Secretary of the Navy Swinding: "According to the information from the front lines, this defeat was mainly due to the enemy''s ambush. The air force and submarines, which were previously ignored by us, have now become the enemy''s magic weapon for surprising victory.


    The same trick is only effective for the first time, as long as we have preparedness, the situation is very different.


    However, we must face up to the role of the air force in naval warfare. I propose to set up Hainan Airlines to specifically respond to the enemy''s air force threat. "


    The previous content was okay. After hearing the proposal to "form HNA", Air Force Secretary Attilio immediately couldn''t sit still.


    If the navy has HNA, should the army also have army aviation? The army and the navy have their own aviation forces, so what does the air force do?


    When it comes to the living space of the Air Force, Attilio must fight hard.


    "No, the Navy and the Air Force are both highly specialized services. Focusing on one side is the best choice. Taking the two together will only end up with four differences."


    Swinding shook his head: "But your air force can''t bear such a heavy responsibility now, and even the safety of London cannot be guaranteed. How can you ensure that the enemy air force is defeated?"


    It''s not that he wants to grab the squad to seize power, but the performance of the British Air Force is too weak. Since you can''t count on it, you can only do it yourself.


    Although the Royal Navy does not have a complete air force, there are still a lot of reconnaissance aircraft, and even a small number of fighters and bombers.


    To expand, it is an air force. Don¡¯t ask for how powerful it is, as long as it can hold the enemy air force during naval battles.


    After all, the English Channel is only a short distance away. If the enemy forces a landing, the Royal Navy can only fight within the coverage of the enemy''s air force.


    Attilio rolled his eyes with disdain: "Our Air Force can''t do it, can we just form HNA?


    The Holy Roman Empire is the world¡¯s largest air force, and the air force is at least twice our size. How can it compete with them without thousands of fighters?


    Do you have enough pilots or enough crew? Do you think you can just find a few people to do these jobs? "


    The personnel is a misfortune, this thing is not to say that you can have it. Although there are many aviation clubs in Britain, they are all very small.


    Even in the 21st century, airplanes are toys for a few people, let alone now, except for a few local tyrants, who can afford to play?


    However, these second generations who can afford to play are very rare, both rich and expensive, willing to go to the battlefield to sell their lives.


    These rare feathers have long been included in the air force, and even the crew members have been requisitioned, including the pilots and aircrews of civil airlines, which are now forcibly annexed by the air force.


    Even so, the British Air Force still felt strenuous when defending London.


    Seeing signs of escalation in the quarrel, Campbell interrupted: "Stop arguing. At this stage, what we need is to help each other in the same boat.


    If the Navy wants to form HNA, then the personnel problem must be solved by itself.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates with allies as much as possible to see if it can support a group of pilots first, including aircraft production. "


    It can be seen that Campbell is really tired, and now he doesn''t even want to say a word.


    Since the start of the London bombing, he has not had a good night''s sleep. He wanted to take a good rest today, but he caught up with this thing again.


    ...


    It is not only the British government who has been sleepless all night, but also the European politicians who received the news from the Vienna government.


    Only European countries as neighbors can truly understand the power of the Holy Roman Empire.


    From the beginning of the bombing of the British Isles, everyone was confident that the Holy Roman Empire won the war, but the turning point of the war came too soon.


    We must know that less than a week after the outbreak of the war, the arrogant British Empire was in trouble, which is indeed a bit unexpected.


    The biggest impact is the Russian Empire. Unlike the small European countries where no one is the boss, Russia is also one of the dominant competitors.


    It''s just that the eyes fell into a disadvantage, unable to compete with Britain and Shenluo, but as the world''s third largest, the Russian Empire has never given up its ambitions.


    The tsarist government, which originally expected to make a profit in the battle for the boss and the second child, suddenly found that its allies were actually hanging up.


    The Nanyang Fleet defeated the British-Japanese Joint Fleet, and the apparently unscientific thing happened so grandly, and it was achieved at a small price.


    Whether or not to go south now has become a difficult problem that the tsarist government has to make a decision. This worries Nicholas II.


    Secretary of the Navy Leonid: "The situation has changed too fast. Facts have proved that the British are strong in the outside world. They have the title of world hegemon, but they have no matching strength.


    The Royal Navy may not be as powerful as we thought. For the benefit of the empire, the southward strategy must be launched as soon as possible.


    When necessary, we can give up the Far East first. Time does not wait for me. If we do not enter India as soon as possible, resulting in established facts, if we really wait for the outcome of the war, I am afraid that we will have nothing to do. "


    It is not surprising that the navy wants to go south. Russia lacks high-quality outlets. Although Constantinople is good, it is under the nose of the Holy Roman Empire.


    What''s more, the Mediterranean has become the inner sea of ??Shenluo, and obviously there is no opportunity for the Russian navy to use it. Even if they were reluctant to move in, there was no benefit to them.


    The same goes for the Baltic Sea. Not only is there a strong Nordic Confederation at the door, it also faces the two great powers of Shenluo and Britain.


    Sharing a slice of the pie is already the limit, and it is impossible to achieve regional hegemony.


    The choices are the Subcontinent and the Far East. The terrain and climate of the remote East are severely restricted, and it is difficult to communicate with the mainland. Even with the Siberian Railway, it has not changed.


    In contrast, the subcontinent is much better. It is not only rich, but also easy to rule. It is the best colony in the world.


    Minister of the Interior Vyacheslav: "The strategy of eastward advancement has been carried out to the present stage. Victory is about to be won, and we cannot give up lightly.


    The strategy of going south now looks good, but it is also difficult. Not to mention the strength of the British in India is not weak, and the allies can not pass.


    With so many member states in the Continental Alliance, who doesn''t want to take a share in the past, why should we monopolize it?


    Even if it really wins, I am afraid that most of it will be spit out after the war. It really belongs to our interests, and it may not be the richness of defeating the Japanese.


    There is another important factor that we have to consider. Given the importance of India to Britain, I am afraid that when we have entered India, the British government will surrender.


    Without the British restraint, why can we control India before the Holy Roman Empire? "


    This deer in India is too fat, and everyone wants to get a piece of meat. The Russians are drooling, and the other member states of the Continental Alliance are no exception.


    If the Russian Empire really swallows India, it will soon fall into public criticism. If you don''t want to be beaten up by the society, you have to vomit it sooner or later.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich: "The Marquis is right. We must be cautious on the issue of going south.


    Even if you really decide to go south, it is best to communicate with the Vienna government first and divide your interests in advance.


    Our family alone has not swallowed the strength of the Indian subcontinent. Blindly deliver it to your mouth, it is likely to be choked. "


    ...


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 Chapter 1130： Borrow

    On the other side of the ocean, as the second member of the Ocean Alliance, the United States has been extremely lively recently, and the question of whether to send troops to participate in the war has been completely quarrelsome.


    Not only are members of Congress divided into factions and quarreling, but the people are also divided into several factions. With the help of the media, it has become the hottest topic in American society.


    After all, the parties reluctantly reached an agreement. As the news of the London bombing arrived, everyone quarreled again.


    After exhausting all his efforts, he finally calmed the crowd, but the bad news of the Malacca naval battle came again.


    After a series of bad news, Theodore Roosevelt was about to collapse. If the president of the United States is not good enough, the domestic position has never been unified.


    The United States was born out of Britain, and British and American capital is a piece of cake in the true sense, and interests urge the United States to stand on the side of the British.


    As for the Holy Roman Empire, it is an alien of the capitalist world. Although it is also attributed to a capitalist country, what is playing internally is nationalism.


    There are a lot of various restrictive conditions, and the bourgeoisie is suppressed to death. In particular, the management of financial capital has become more stringent, even to the point of harshness.


    If the Holy Roman Empire wins the war, and the Shenluo model dominates the world, it will definitely be a disaster for the capital world.


    If it were not for the interests to be too much involved, the British had been fooled aboard the ship early. With Britain''s performance on the battlefield, Roosevelt would not have lost the British for playing.


    But the reality is cruel, the United States is too deeply influenced by Britain. Both political culture and economic industry are tied to the British.


    After World War II, the Americans were able to smoothly take over Britain''s world hegemony. It was these interest groups that led to it.


    I have to admit that the British have a strong influence these years, and while wooing the United States, they can even stabilize the alliance.


    If it were not for the deep hatred between the North and the South, it is estimated that the two countries could even appear in the same trench.


    Of course, this has nothing to do with the indulgence of the Vienna government.


    The more allies are not the better. In choosing allies, besides the same interests, the responsibilities and influences arising therefrom must also be considered.


    The power of the Holy Roman Empire in the Americas is okay to defend its colonies. It is obviously impossible to provide security to allies.


    Under the influence of Franz, the pragmatic Vienna government has never done anything beyond its own capabilities.


    Winning allies in America, where its own strength is weak, naturally proceeded quietly. Anyway, it''s all rounded up. When cannon fodder is not enough, there is no need for these countries to rise up before the situation is uncertain.


    The real significance of wooing allies lies in the construction of the post-war international situation. It is obviously better to have allies to cooperate from it than to directly force it. For the hegemony, the younger brother is better.


    President Roosevelt asked with concern: "Has the expert panel''s assessment results come out? How big is the chance of the British winning?"


    In my heart, I was more inclined to the British. In this war, the United States was also supporting Britain, but Roosevelt still had no idea about the victory of this war.


    There is no way. The divided United States is definitely not a 3-1=2 problem. When it comes to comprehensive national strength, it is at most half of the original time and space and the same period, and the industrial strength is particularly weakened.


    Even if the United Kingdom and the United States combined, there is still a qualitative gap with the Holy Roman Empire. The only advantage is probably that, nominally, the Ocean Alliance covers a wider territory, more population, and more abundant resources.


    But war is not only about territory, population and resources. It will take a long time for these things to be converted into military strength.


    Otherwise, the population of British India alone would be almost the same as the entire Continental Alliance; the territory and resources controlled by the Ocean Alliance far surpass the Continental Alliance.


    If it were not for low conversion efficiency, this war should be leaning towards the Ocean Alliance, and Britain would not be suppressed by the Holy Roman Empire.


    Secretary of State Castro replied with a serious look: "The current situation is very bad, and the situation is developing in a direction that is not good for us.


    Before the war broke out, the expert team evaluated that the Ocean Alliance had a chance of winning as high as 86.7%; after the London bombing, it dropped by 10%; after the results of the Malacca naval battle came, the expert team reduced it again by 20%.


    It seems that the Ocean League still has a higher chance of winning, but this is the most ideal state. We have to be in an extraordinary situation.


    For example: the Russians sent troops to India, or the fall of the Cape of Good Hope, the fall of British East Africa, the fall of the Indochina Peninsula, and the occupation of Persia by the Shenluo Army.


    Frankly speaking, I very much doubt the combat effectiveness of the British Army. If there is no external force involved, they may not be able to stop the enemy''s front with their strength. "


    Although the World War broke out, Britain and the Holy Roman Empire were the only ones who actually participated in the war. At most, Japan and the Russian Empire would be brought along. The rest of the participating countries were all in the preparation stage.


    As the situation took a turn for the worse, the British government naturally wanted to pull allies to end. As the number two country of the alliance, the United States must take concrete actions.


    After pausing for a cup of coffee, Roosevelt said fiercely: "If this is the case, then find a way to help the British keep the site.


    There may be a way out for other countries, but we cannot. The hostility of the Vienna government towards us is no longer a day or two.


    Since the beginning of the Civil War, they have not given up their suppression of us. Now everyone has declared war to each other, but they will not give up whenever there is an opportunity to weaken us. "


    In fact, the suppression of the United States since the Civil War has not only come from the Holy Roman Empire. Many European countries have participated in it. The difference lies in the degree of suppression.


    Including restrictions on the influx of immigrants, blockades on high-tech technology, and unequal treatment in trade.


    It was not until the establishment of the free trade system that the United States became a European commodity dumping market, and the political life was a little easier.


    The deep-seated reason everyone knows is that the chosen country is too rich and has too much development potential, which has aroused the envy and jealousy of European countries.


    In order to change this passive situation, the Washington government naturally moved closer to Britain, which is from the same source. It just so happened that the British were also squeezed out of the European world, and the two sides hit it off.


    Regardless of how the international situation changes, the internal causes of the Holy Roman Empire''s suppression of the United States exist, and this has become a problem that the US government must face squarely.


    ...


    The blood-red sunset is gradually fading, the plane is still hovering in the sky, the artillery is still roaring on the ground, and the overwhelming sound of killing seems to tear the entire world.


    Putting down the telescope, Grand Duke Friedrich sighed.


    After a day of fighting, thousands of casualties were paid, only to advance the position by less than a mile.


    Facing the declining Persian Empire, it is obviously not satisfactory to only play such a record.


    There is no way, the enemy has been prepared. Caught between the three great gangsters of Britain, Russia and Austria, which day of the Persian Empire is in fear.


    As the saying goes, "born in sorrow and dying in happiness", even though the Persian Empire has declined, but facing the threat of three big gangsters at the same time, the crisis consciousness of the ruling class is indispensable.


    In order to protect itself, the Persian government has always used the contradictions between the three countries to swing around, just not standing in line.


    In normal times, doing this is naturally the best choice. As a buffer zone for the three major powers, there is no need for a stand. Standing in line will only put yourself in a dangerous situation.


    Persevering times are developing, and the international situation is also changing. The Persian government, which has not kept up with the rhythm, made wrong judgments at the stalls where the war of hegemony broke out, which triggered the war.


    Although the Vienna government has repeatedly assured that it will only attack India by way of attack and will not plot Persian land, the Persians just don''t believe it.


    Perhaps it is because the ancestors of the Turkic left behind the allusion of "false roads against the war", which caused the Persian government to make a wrong judgment.


    Not only did he reject the Vienna government''s offer of borrowing, but he also hooked up with the British. Of course, the British took the initiative to ask for help.


    But this is not the point. It involves the Vienna government''s second strategic plan, which is related to the success or failure of the war of hegemony, and naturally cannot tolerate any warmth.


    Since diplomacy can¡¯t agree, we can only meet on the battlefield. The style of the hegemony is so unpretentious.


    The line of defense in front of us was created by the Persian government over a period of several years with more than 100,000 laborers.


    Probably the Persian government felt that the tortoise shell could give people a sense of security. Not only did it establish fortifications on the border with Shinra, it also had a line of defense with the Russian and British borders.


    Facts have proved that the fortifications are still effective. If there were no such fortifications to rely on and directly engaged in a direct confrontation, I am afraid that the winner would be determined now.


    Looking at the sky, Prince Friedrich gave up his plan to fight at night. Although the Army needs to grab time, it is not so.


    I personally ran to the front line, and the battle during the day was in sight. It''s not that the Shinra Army is not strong, but the enemy is already prepared.


    Not only were a lot of traps dug along the way, but also a lot of landmines were buried, making it difficult for tanks and armor to exert their power.


    The slow attack speed during the day is largely due to the delay of mine clearance.


    According to the current situation, it is not difficult to break through the enemy''s defense line, but it is difficult to break through the enemy''s defense line in a short time.


    Of course, as long as they are willing to fill up their lives, there is still hope.


    It''s a pity to take human lives, that is the unique skill of the Russians. Playing like this in the Holy Roman Empire, even if Prince Friedrich was a royal family, he still couldn''t eat.


    "Order the troops to stop the attack."


    With the signal to withdraw, the day''s battle was over, and Friedrich in the headquarters looked at the map in a daze.


    After much research, Friedrich came to the conclusion: The Holy Roman Empire now needs cannon fodder troops.


    Persians can use terrain to build defenses, not to mention the British. In the subsequent battle, it is indispensable to take lives.


    Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, sacrificing 1.8 million soldiers to win India is definitely a good deal.


    But Friedrich is different. As one of the few insiders in the empire, he is very aware of the domestic attitude towards India.


    To describe it in one sentence: This is not a dish of the Holy Roman Empire.


    Looking through the history of colonization, you will know that from Austria to the Holy Roman Empire, the goal of colonization has always been in the sparsely populated areas.


    In addition to being able to plunder wealth in a short period of time, India, with a large population, has no great strategic significance to the empire.


    Now that the offensive target is aimed at India, the real purpose is to put pressure on the British and force the British government to spend its national power in a decisive battle on land.


    If too much sacrifice is made for this, it will lose its strategic significance. Especially when the air force and navy are performing well, the army should not have "heavy casualties."


    The formation of a cannon fodder force may seem simple, but it actually affects the whole body. Not only need to consider the cost-effectiveness, but also the political impact.


    These questions are not made by Friedrich, the commander-in-chief before the enemy. Only the emperor has the power to determine the establishment of the army.


    ...


    The next day, Grand Duke Friedrich with panda eyes appeared in the sight of everyone.


    "Order the third, ninth, and thirty-sixth divisions to initiate a feint attack from the front, and order the seventh, thirteenth, and eighteenth divisions to attack Persia through the Russian Empire!"


    There is no doubt that this is a small gamble without risk. If the Persians did not strengthen the defense on the northern front, or the defense was not tight enough, they would naturally be over.


    If prepared, it will also lengthen the front between the two countries. The longer the front line is drawn, the greater the consumption of materials and the more difficult it will be to supply logistics.


    The Holy Roman Empire, which has a great family and business, can afford these consumption, but it does not mean that the Persians can also withstand the horrific consumption of the long front.


    Even with the support of British allies, but now the British are too busy to take care of themselves, how much resources can they allocate to assist Persia?


    The combat staff on the side reminded: "Your Excellency Commander, we haven''t communicated with the Russians yet, so we may cause misunderstandings if we venture across the border to borrow."


    Cross-border attack by way is definitely not an easy task. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for any sovereignty to agree, especially a big country like Russia.


    I saw Friedrich shook his head: "No, this is not a cross-border excuse. We are only joining forces with the Russian army to attack Persia.


    Don''t forget, the tsarist government also declared war with Persia. As allies, what is the problem with our joint troops to attack Persia? "


    Declare without war and cannot be brought to the table. Legally speaking, the Russian Empire is already at war with the Persian Empire.


    According to the provisions of the Russia-Austria Covenant, during joint operations, the Russian army as an ally is obliged to cooperate with the Shenra army to launch an offensive.


    As for whether the failure to communicate with the tsarist government in advance will cause diplomatic disputes, it is not within Friedrich''s consideration.


    If this problem is unsolvable, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Roman Empire is not worthy of the praise of the "peak of diplomacy."


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 Chapter 1131： Shenluo Sea Lion Project

    The little stories that happened on the Persian front did not attract the attention of the Vienna government. Different identities have different perspectives.


    In Franz''s view, whether it is borrowing the way or coaxing the Russian army to attack Persia, it can only be regarded as a small problem.


    The Russians drool at India, not a day or two. Regardless of what the top tsarist government thinks now, the nobles and bureaucrats in the country can no longer stand it.


    Even if the Far East battlefield restrains hands and feet, it cannot stop the Russians'' ambitions for India. Especially after the Shenluo Navy won a big victory in the Malacca naval battle, the Russians'' confidence in the Continental Alliance to win the war directly rose to bursts.


    Within the Russian Empire, the voices of the main combatants have already hit the sky. The Russian aristocrats are now most worried about: "It''s late, the British surrendered."


    This is not without aim. The European War before this was the case, and the French surrendered without waiting for their efforts.


    The British Empire is much thicker than France, and India alone makes the Russians want to stop. If you are too late and missed the opportunity to carve up India, there is no regret medicine.


    Against this background, the Russian army on the front line will not only not obstruct, but may even join the boat directly.


    Anyway, it is not the first time that Russia and Austria have joined forces. According to past cases, not only is the logistics guaranteed, but the food standard is even higher.


    As for political issues, people from different positions have different views. Perhaps in the eyes of the main fighters, it is the "national thief" who hinders the launch of the war.


    Once established facts were created, with Nicholas II''s indecisive character, he could do nothing but pinch his nose to recognize it.


    The Russians have joined the war, do you need to worry about cannon fodder? The big deal is to draw a piece from India after the war and give it to the Russians.


    It is the European battlefield that now attracts Franz''s attention. The military is no longer satisfied with the bombing of the British Isles. The land, sea and air jointly developed a grand strategy to land on the British Isles.


    "Is it too urgent to land on the British Isles now?"


    I have to admit that air supremacy is a good thing. The Holy Roman Empire, which controls air supremacy, beat the British at the beginning of the war.


    So that in the absence of mastery of the sea, the Shenluo military also prepared to forcibly land.


    Once the landing is successful, the war has entered a countdown. With a group of temporarily conscripted militiamen, there is no way to stop the attack of the Shinra Army.


    But landing is not easy. Don''t look at the British performance now very poorly, it''s just that they have not adapted to this war.


    If it really reacted, John Bull would not be so easy to deal with. Even if you can''t turn over the game, you can at least struggle twice.


    Chief of Staff Morks: "Your Majesty, this is the best choice to end the war in a short time.


    The British have not yet reacted. Their thinking mode is still in the period of the European War. This is the best opportunity.


    As long as we successfully complete the landing, we will be able to defeat the British and win the war within three months.


    If we play according to the conventional method, without a year or two, it is difficult for us to win this war.


    In order to be able to win the war in the shortest time and minimize the war losses, it is acceptable to take a little risk. "


    "Fighting a world war in three months" is exciting to think about, which is obviously just hanging up.


    If the war were to end in such a short period of time, the British allies would basically be considered for nothing.


    Anyway, Franz does not think that the American countries can complete the mobilization in just three months and put troops on the European battlefield.


    Of course, in this way, the previous tactics of breaking the deal were in vain. No matter how the blockade is, there are still three-month supplies in the British Isles.


    In this regard, Franz has no special requirements. As long as he can win the war, he can accept it regardless of his style of play.


    After hesitating again and again, Franz said slowly: "Then try it first, but the plan should be more careful. You can''t let the enemy take advantage of the loopholes and cause too much casualties to the offensive troops."


    Facts have proved that every politician does not lack risk genes. The only difference lies in whether the genes are dominant or recessive.


    Forcibly landed on the British Isles, it seemed that there was no problem, but in reality there were many hidden dangers.


    The main force of the Royal Navy is still there, and the British Air Force also retains a certain amount of strength. If they find an opportunity, the possibility of heavy losses is very high.


    The failure of the original time-space "Sea Lion Project" was also caused by many factors. The seeds were planted in advance during the Dunkirk operation.


    Of course, the most important thing is that a guy''s brain suddenly turned: the focus of the air raid was turned to bombing London, which gave the British Air Force a respite and put the danger to the brink.


    Naturally, Franz would not ignore the lessons of history. Although the Shenluo Air Force is also bombing London, its strategic purpose is completely different.


    The German III bombing of London was aimed at the command system, trying to use the bombing to throw London into chaos, collapse the British command system and force the British to surrender.


    The bombing by the Shinra Air Force was much simpler, it was directed at the British Air Force, and the main purpose was to trap and kill the main British Air Force.


    In essence, the bombing of London was a cover. The actual target of the bombing was the British heavy industry system.


    In Franz''s view, the significance of blowing up a large steel factory is no less than annihilating a division of British troops; destroying a shipyard is far more meaningful than sinking a battleship.


    In the case of the wet nurse''s inability, once they lost their own hematopoietic mechanism, it was only a matter of time before the British were defeated.


    With a more certain choice, Franz will naturally not take risks. But now is different, the risk has been reduced to a controllable range.


    The worst result is the loss of a few ships and tens of thousands of troops, which is completely affordable for the current Holy Roman Empire.


    ...


    The launch of the "Sea Lion Project" of the Shenluo version does not mean that the previous strategy is invalidated. It is not contradictory in itself, it is entirely possible to proceed at the same time.


    Changing the strategic plan at will is absolutely a big taboo in the military. For example, the so-and-so is because the East Hammer and the West have lost the country.


    Having learned the lessons of history, Franz has always been cautious on the issue of strategy.


    It seems that the Holy Roman Empire has many strategies. It seems that there are key points everywhere, and it seems that there are no key points, but in fact it is not.


    In the choice of strategy, big countries and small countries are completely different. A small country is limited by its national power, and it''s done by choosing a direction and slamming.


    Don''t expect to turn around or change halfway, because small countries often only have one chance, and failure is the end.


    In contrast, big countries are different. Abundant national power can support multiple strategies at the same time, and even if one or two of them fail, it will not hurt.


    Compared with Britain, the Holy Roman Empire already has an advantage in national power, and it is not surprising that multiple strategies have been launched at the same time.


    Careful study will reveal that the previous series of strategic plans of the Shenluo military have one common feature: weakening Britain''s war potential.


    ...


    As the sun sets, only the afterglow of the sunset glow is left. Two ships with the British flag on the sea, one behind the other, approached Cam Ranh Bay.


    From the artillery full of vicissitudes, it can be vaguely judged that the ship behind is a warship. The warship was so close behind the merchant ship, it looked weird.


    Closer and closer, the steel wire rope connecting the merchant ship and the warship was exposed to everyone''s sight. It turned out that the warship was being dragged forward by the merchant ship.


    The warship finally entered the port. The surviving officers and soldiers on the warship breathed a sigh of relief. As the lucky one who survived the Malacca naval battle, Hayate also paid a heavy price.


    From the dense bullet marks on the surface, it can be seen that the Hayate has been destroyed. If you look closely, you will find that the draft of the Hayate is exceptionally deep, as if it is overloaded.


    Overloading is impossible, and everything that can be discarded on the ship in order to escape is abandoned on the way.


    Since it is not overloaded, the result is very obvious. Fortunately, the Hayate uses a closed cabin design, otherwise the warship alone could kill people.


    Perhaps it was because he ran too high while escaping, and after getting rid of the enemy''s chasing soldiers, Hayate''s power system was directly paralyzed.


    If it hadn''t happened to encounter a British merchant ship halfway down the road, the Hayate, which had probably escaped, would have become a ghost ship.


    As soon as the warship came to a stop, the maintenance personnel boarded the ship for inspection and repair. It can be seen from the response speed that the maintenance engineer is definitely experienced. Obviously it is not the first time that this situation has been encountered.


    The results of the Malacca naval battle have already been passed on. After the remaining Royal Navy experienced the initial chaos, it quickly entered the state.


    Anyway, life is always going to be passed. The outcome of the naval battle cannot be changed, but the aftermath still needs to be done.


    The main force of the Far East Fleet was completely lost, and it was considered dead in name. Naturally, reinforcements could not be sent out. The only thing that could be done was to promptly repair the surviving warships.


    No flowers, no applause, and no welcome party. As can be seen from the tense atmosphere, the situation in Cam Ranh Bay is not optimistic.


    But this was a small problem for Colonel Nigel, who had just escaped from the dead. It is God blessed to be able to save a life, who can care about the situation.


    Even if you want to think about the future, it''s after going back to sleep and relax completely.


    ...


    Colonel Nigel said blankly: "Your Excellency, the above is the whole process of the Malacca naval battle.


    This is not a war at all. We have been passively beaten from beginning to end, and we have not even organized a decent counterattack.


    After Admiral Michel gave an order to disperse and retreat, we separated, and no one answered the telegram sent later.


    When retreating, most of the enemy''s fighters launched an offensive around the capital ship, and most of the Elizabeth was killed. "


    It can be seen that Colonel Nigel has been hit hard. There is no spirit of vigor as in the past, the whole body is full of decadence, and the tone is full of "despair".


    There is no way, the Royal Navy lost too badly in the Malacca naval battle. Not only has the arrogance of the past gone, but also everyone has no confidence in the future.


    Colonel Nigel is one of them. In his opinion, with the strong rise of the air force, the navy will have less and less room to play in future wars.


    However, the Holy Roman Empire is the world''s largest air force power, leaving Britain far behind in the field of aviation.


    In the next battle, if there is no way to get the enemy''s air force, no matter how strong the Royal Navy is, it will be difficult for it to exert its true strength.


    No desire, no desire, since he has lost confidence in the future and held accountability for what may happen next, Colonel Nigel will naturally be in Buddhism.


    It was not a deserter on the battlefield. Nigel ran away with the Hayate after receiving the retreat order.


    He would be worthy of the British Empire if he was able to bring back the "Hurry". If you want more things, it''s hard for others.


    However, there is always someone to carry the black pot, and the best choice is naturally the fleet commander Admiral Michel.


    But this guy has mostly seen God, and is tolerant to the dead. Now that Michelle has been killed on the battlefield, even if there is a big mistake, it has been wiped out.


    It is only the living person who bears the responsibility, and the smaller the background background, the higher the rank and position, the more likely an officer will become a scapegoat.


    Unfortunately, Colonel Nigel is one of the scapegoat candidates. After all, most of the battleships higher than him were on the battleship, and the battleships sank to the bottom of the sea.


    "Colonel Nigel, come here first today. What you need now is to go back and take a hot bath, then take a good night''s sleep, or go out and relax."


    Without getting the news he wanted, Governor Evans still didn''t mean to embarrass Nigel. Accountability is a matter of the future, and now everyone can''t take care of that much.


    With the end of the Malacca naval battle, the international structure in East Asia was completely broken, and Cam Ranh Bay was no longer safe.


    The enemy may come at any time, and with Britain''s power in Indochina, there is almost no possibility of victory.


    Once the Indo-China Peninsula falls, Sir Evans, as the governor, will also become one of the unfortunate ones.


    The same is the end of the world who has fallen, so why is it too anxious.


    You can tell by looking at the eye circles that Governor Evans has not slept well in the past few days. Perhaps the British Empire still has a chance to comeback, but the British colony of the Indochina Peninsula has no possibility of counterattack.


    ...


    The world is not changed by personal will. For the British, the situation in East Asia continues to deteriorate.


    The British Far East Fleet, which used to be arrogant and noisy, has now become a bereaved dog, chased all over the world by the Ocean Alliance.


    Yes, Spain and the Netherlands also participated in the war. Victory is the easiest to stimulate people''s nerves, and the reluctant West and Holland have also changed their original ideas.


    Anyway, I have already boarded the ship, why not seek the best benefit for myself? The opportunity to beat a dog in the water is rare, so naturally you can''t miss it.


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 Chapter 1132： The situation deteriorated further

    The British Far East Fleet was miserable and miserable. Both were the losers in the Malacca naval battle. Naturally, the life of the Japanese Navy would not be easy.


    Most of the navy wealth accumulated during the 30 years of the Meiji Restoration was ruined at once. The No. 1 naval power in East Asia has directly become a joke.


    For the newly emerging Japanese nationalism, the defeat of the Malacca naval battle is obviously unacceptable.


    With the news of the defeat, the slogan of "Tianzhu Country Thief" resounded throughout the Japanese archipelago.


    Once known as the "Navy of National Hope", it turned into a national sinner that everyone spurned overnight. The extremeness of the island country is fully reflected here.


    The Emperor''s Palace, since the news of the defeat of the Malacca naval battle, Emperor Meiji has convened successive imperial meetings.


    It''s not enough if you are not nervous. Speculation failure comes at a price. The defeat of the Malacca naval battle directly put Japan in danger.


    Prime Minister Kataro: "The search and rescue ships have returned one after another. We have also lost two search and rescue ships because of the Spanish navy, and the remaining warships may not be able to return.


    Combined with the battle report announced by Austria, it can be basically determined that Ito will kill him.


    According to the information from Cam Ranh Bay, the British Far East Fleet suffered heavy losses as well, and no battleships of more than 10,000 tons could be found in the port.


    The situation in the Far East has completely eroded, and for a long time to come, we will all face enemy maritime threats. "


    Regardless of whether Ito Yuhyung died in battle or not, he must be "killed and become benevolent", otherwise there would be no way to explain to the people in China.


    Ordinary people, no matter why they are defeated, are defeated on the battlefield. They are incompetent, trash, and national thief.


    Only by dying on the battlefield can some of everyone''s grievances be dispelled a little, but the name "waste" is still indispensable.


    Relatively speaking, whether Ito Yuhiro died in battle is only a small question. The biggest problem right now is the erosion of the situation in the Far East.


    As an island country, it is undoubtedly fatal to lose control of the sea. In particular, the Russo-Japanese War is violently unfolding.


    Once the Shinra Navy advances eastward, not only will the frontline Japanese troops be destroyed, but even the Japanese archipelago will be in danger.


    Ito Bowen: "The result of the Malacca naval battle has proved the strength gap between us and the top powers.


    It is impossible to bridge these gaps without decades of hard work. However, what we lack most right now is time.


    The situation in Europe is also tense. The Holy Roman Empire is now attacking from all sides, and the British are already exhausted.


    The Royal Navy is not omnipotent. In a short period of time, the British may not be able to deploy enough warships to reinforce the Far East.


    As for the other allies in the alliance, everyone knows that the United States has some strength, and the rest is not as good as us.


    Although the Washington government also sent troops, their binding force on the states was very limited, but now the western states are anti-war.


    It may not be realistic to expect them to send troops to support us for a while. At the moment we can only rely on ourselves.


    The imperial navy has been greatly injured, and the enemy can block the Sea of ??Japan at any time. There is no military attack at all, but a breakthrough in diplomacy. "


    It''s not Ito Hirobumi, but it''s really impossible to fight now. If the navy can''t stand it, Japan will become an island.


    Once the shipping is cut off, the Japanese army on the front line will soon be defeated because of the loss of logistical supplies. At that time, the Shinra Navy only needs to send the Russian troops from the Far East to the island.


    The only thing we can look forward to now is that the Shenluo Navy was also badly injured in the Malacca naval battle, and was unable to advance east in a short time.


    It''s just that this probability is too small. According to the information returned, the enemy will not fight them head-on at all, just hanging them and letting the Air Force act as the main force of the offensive.


    Foreign Minister Kazuo Inoue: "Ito-kun, if you want to make a breakthrough diplomatically, there are also difficulties, and it can even be said that it is impossible.


    The relationship between the Empire and the Vienna government has never been better.


    Although we have been working hard to repair it, Franz the Great has too much prejudice against the empire. No matter how hard we work, it is useless.


    In the past years, the Austrians have troubled the Empire more than once. If we hadn''t dealt with it properly, the conflict would have broken out long ago.


    In addition, our hatred with Spain and Russia is also a major obstacle.


    They are all important members of the Continental Alliance. It is too late to get down to the ground and it is impossible for us to retreat. "


    Being able to bend and stretch is an important factor in the rise of Japan, but in the case of strongman politics, this trick will not work.


    Regardless of how to be small and show goodwill, Franz just pretended not to see. Whenever there is an opportunity, I wear small shoes for Japan.


    In a sense, the Japanese navy was forced to go southward simply and neatly.


    There are a bunch of enemies in the Continental Alliance. If you don''t mix with the British, who do you want the Japanese to mix with?


    It''s a pity that the British boss fell too fast, and before Japan really rose, it was getting worse.


    Affected by the narrow ideology of volcanic island nations, Japanese people are particularly prone to go to extremes, even high-level government officials.


    The defeat of a Malacca naval battle made the Japanese government lose confidence in the Ocean Alliance winning the war.


    If you know the many member states of the Ocean Union, they are not so pessimistic. In the eyes of other member states, even if the Ocean Alliance cannot win the war, it is not difficult to end the war decently.


    Everyone is not a fool, if you really lose 100%, who will continue to play with the British?


    Politics is the most realistic. The first thing politicians consider is interest. Once they discover that something is impossible, the covenant is a piece of waste paper.


    After a sigh, Ito Hirobumi slowly said: "It''s not that serious. The first thing the Vienna government must consider is its interests.


    Regardless of whether Russia and Austria are still allies, as long as the Holy Roman Empire wins the war, the situation will fundamentally change.


    Without a common enemy, only interests and conflicts remain between Russia and Austria.


    There are natural strategic contradictions between the world boss and the world¡¯s second child, especially since they still have a long border, and there are even more hidden contradictions.


    With the greed of the tsarist government, they never gave up any opportunity for expansion. I personally speculate that after the war, India will become the focus of conflict between Russia and Austria.


    If the Russians take half of India, can the Holy Roman Empire still tolerate them taking the Far East?


    Either fight a battle in person, or support the agent. As long as the Vienna government is scrupulous about taking pictures, it is impossible to attack its allies just as soon as they defeat the British.


    The Far Eastern Empire was not a weapon, and it couldn''t be helped. In this context, empire is their only choice.


    Of course, unlike the British, the Holy Roman Empire itself is the world''s first army power. The demand for the empire is not so great, and our expectations need to be lower. "


    It can be seen that Ito Hirofumi''s heart also has no bottom. Presumptions are always conjectures. Eastern and Western thinking patterns are different, and no one knows the Vienna government¡¯s plans.


    It is not difficult to act as a thug, and the thug who is sent to the door need not be used for nothing. The problem is that there are two types of thugs: one is raised for a long time, and the other is disposable cannon fodder.


    What Japan needs is to become the former and get long-term support; not to become the latter and become a toilet paper thrown away when it runs out.


    ...


    With the sound of a violent explosion, a raging fire ignited below, and the flame released endless enthusiasm, warming this cold winter.


    But for the people of London below, I would rather not have this special warmth. Even this winter, it is extremely cold.


    After many days of fighting, the British Air Force has seen through the true purpose of the Shinra Air Force and will no longer blindly launch and intercept.


    In order to preserve its viable power, the British Air Force took the lead in a strategic shift and retreated to an area of ??Scotland that the Shinra Air Force could not cover.


    Without the protection of the air force, the sky of London was completely reduced to the world of the Shenra Air Force, and the bombing pattern gradually changed.


    After the explosion, it can form a layer of flame that sputters around, emits a high temperature of about 1000 ¡ãC, and can stick to other objects and burn for a long time. The "napalm" quickly stood out from many bombs and became a god. Luo Air Force¡¯s favorite.


    Especially in places with severe smog like London, the flames produced after the explosion of the "napalm" can also guide the target.


    The only regret is that the smoke from the building is too large, which will also affect the pilot''s sight.


    But these are all minor problems. Don''t worry about where there is smoke. Throwing bombs where there is no smoke is also an alternative carpet bombing.


    The original space-time "napalm" did not shine in World War I. The main reason was insufficient raw materials and the need to use a lot of natural rubber.


    However, the production capacity of natural rubber as a strategic resource is limited, and it is still several years, and it is not possible to increase production capacity in a short time.


    The production capacity is insufficient and there are many places to be used. Naturally, there is no way to use too much natural rubber to make bombs.


    Now it is different. Driven by the butterfly effect, the automobile industry and the power industry have exploded ahead of schedule, and the natural rubber market has long been opened.


    The Holy Roman Empire alone consumes millions of tons of natural rubber every year. Where there is a market, there is production, and the production capacity of natural rubber is also exploding.


    After the war broke out, the economy shifted to wartime mode. Squeezing out tens of thousands of tons of natural rubber to make bombs is not a problem for the Holy Roman Empire.


    Then, there is the current raging fire. Unlike the previous bombing that ended with a sound, the visual impact of the current raging fire is much greater.


    More and more British people have become disgusted with this event. Even if Edward VII delivered a radio speech in person, calling on everyone to take up arms to defend their homeland, the voice of anti-war can not be blocked.


    Especially after the Air Force gave up air defense, it was violently criticized by all sectors of society. For a while, Campbell''s cabinet seemed to have become a criminal in Britain.


    Campbell, after all, is not Churchill, his personal integrity is much higher and he cannot ignore public opinion.


    After taking a sip of cigar smoke, Prime Minister Campbell asked: "When will the air force be able to fight again?"


    "Sorry, Prime Minister. In the previous battle, the air force has hurt the vitality. In a short time, we do not have the ability to fight again."


    It can be seen that Prime Minister Campbell¡¯s expectations have dropped a lot, and he no longer requires the Air Force to defeat the enemy, but only requires "going out."


    It''s a pity that the reality is cruel, just such a small request, Air Secretary Attilio refused.


    There is no way, now it is really impossible to fight. In the past month, the British Air Force lost thousands of fighters and killed more than 800 pilots.


    Although Britain¡¯s aviation industry is second only to the Holy Roman Empire, it is still impossible to replenish thousands of fighters within a month.


    Especially the domestic factories were also heavily bombed by the enemy, which even delayed the progress.


    If the aircraft is not refilled in time, the pilot replenishes more slowly. You can¡¯t train for ten days and a half month, just send it to the battlefield, right?


    Minister of the Interior Azevedo: "The political pressure is very high. The civilians are already very disgusted with the inaction of the Air Force. If we don''t do something..."


    "Jazz, we have already acted. Half a month ago, we air strikes Paris; last week, we air strikes Madrid; yesterday we even air strikes Norden.


    The Imperial Air Force has used its greatest strength to launch a counterattack against the enemy, but this still cannot change the gap in strength between the two sides.


    We need more pilots and more advanced fighters, all of which will take time. Until these problems are resolved, the Air Force should not fight a decisive battle with the enemy.


    No one can guarantee that the enemy will not forcibly initiate a landing. The air force must retain a certain amount of strength to give the enemy a fatal blow at a critical moment. "


    Although they are unwilling to accept it, everyone has to admit that Attilio made sense that the Royal Navy has been unable to guarantee the safety of the English Channel.


    The Battle of Malacca has proved that the air force can slaughter the navy in offshore operations.


    Without an air force, once the enemy initiates a forced landing, Britain would be unable to intercept it.


    Once the enemy has successfully landed, there is no need to say anything, and the subsequent battles cannot be fought at all. Counting on the lobster soldiers to defend the British Isles is really hard to gain confidence.


    Foreign Secretary Adam: "Don''t worry too much about the pilot problem. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reached an agreement with allies.


    In the next six months, 1,000 pilots will be introduced from various countries, and 300 pilots will arrive next week.


    In addition, the two hundred fighters we purchased from the United States will also arrive next week.


    If the performance can meet the requirements, there will be a steady stream of fighters transported from America in the future.


    Although these cannot completely solve the Air Force''s plight, it is still possible to relieve the pressure. "


    The rare good news is that the wrinkles between everyone''s foreheads finally showed signs of melting. Only the face of Asquis, the chancellor of the finance, was still gloomy and terrifying.


    "It''s not that simple. I don''t know if you have noticed. The prices of industrial raw materials have risen again recently.


    The factory undertaking the order has sent a representative to the logistics department to request the price to be renegotiated, and the report has been sent to the Ministry of Finance.


    I sent someone to check, and since the war broke out, domestic prices have risen in general.


    In particular, industrial raw materials related to strategic materials rose even more rapidly, and some raw materials were even out of stock.


    Because of the war, the route of the Far East has been completely interrupted; the route of the Indian Ocean has also been lengthened by more than 10,000 nautical miles; although the route of the Americas has little impact, the frequency of accidents on merchant ships has increased significantly.


    This is just the beginning, and there will only be more problems we will face next. The Royal Navy needs to **** merchant ships..."


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 Chapter 1133： British Army

    Modern warfare is no longer confined to the field; most of the time, the game off the field is often more intense.


    From the beginning of the hegemonic war, Britain fell into a passive state, but it was only limited by the war mindset and was caught off guard by the Holy Roman Empire.


    For the entire war, it can only be regarded as a first-hand advantage, and cannot directly determine the final result. Just as Germany swept Europe first in World War II, and finally exited in a desperate manner.


    The only difference is that the Soviet Union has not yet been born, and the American nurse is still a little girl.


    The allies are not strong enough, and Britain can only stand the test alone. Fortunately, Britain is at its peak, and it is not the ¡°weakness of the West¡± during World War II.


    But no matter how solid the family is, it will be impacted by war. Rising prices are not a big deal. The key is that the maritime trade line is affected, resulting in insufficient domestic material supply.


    In the short term, it may be supported by inventory, but the war cannot be ended in one or two days, and the inventory will be exhausted sooner or later.


    There is no way, everyone''s expectations of the Royal Navy are too high in advance, and the issue of trade line security has not been considered at all.


    Had it not been for the capitalists to perceive the atmosphere of war ahead of time and hoard some materials, I am afraid it would not be as simple as raising prices now.


    Secretary of the Navy Swinding: "The navy will **** merchant ships, but our number of warships is limited, and we have to suppress the Continental Alliance. The number of warships we can produce is limited.


    In order to ensure the safety of merchant ships, it is best to let the merchant ships concentrate their operations, and we will dispatch warships to protect their safety. "


    The Royal Navy''s performance in the Malacca naval battle has caused a domestic uproar. Although they have repeatedly promoted the enemy''s tricks, if they lose, they lose.


    Compared with the Japanese Navy, the Royal Navy is fortunate. The British people at most call them rubbish, not labeling them as "national thief".


    Whether it is to win this war or to remove the "trash" hat on its head, the Royal Navy must perform well in the next operations.


    Performance can be attributed to performance, and the actual problems faced still need to be resolved.


    Thousands of ships go in and out of the British Isles every day, and the ocean-going ships are no less than three digits. The Royal Navy cannot protect them even if they are dispatched together.


    In particular, the enemy''s current tactics for breaking the diplomatic ties are not decisive at all.


    Those who participated in the attack were all high-speed warships. Regardless of the combat effectiveness, at least the speed is top-notch.


    To deal with these enemies, ordinary warships are useless at all, and only a few warships can participate in the war.


    Submarine underwater is even more troublesome. In this era without sonar detection equipment, unless it is a distance contact, it will not be found at all.


    In this context, even if the merchant ships can concentrate their operations, the pressure on **** is still heavy.


    Secretary of Commerce Burns: "Sir, it''s only theoretically to bring merchant ships together. It''s hard to come here once in a while. It''s impossible to concentrate every time.


    Not all commodities can be shipped at the same time, and centralized operations will seriously slow down the transportation speed.


    Especially for some unpopular routes, there are not a few ships in a month, so you can''t let people go once a year, right?


    Our transportation resources are not unlimited, and can''t stand such a waste. "


    The war is cruel, and the British in the original time and space have also played the trick of centralized transportation, but the result is somewhat moving.


    Except for particularly important materials, which need to be transported centrally and escorted by warships, everything else comes in quickly.


    There is no way. The centralized transportation of warships and escorts does solve the safety problem, but the concentration of the fleet drags down the transportation efficiency. Some commodities that are not suitable for long-term storage are directly rotten in the warehouse.


    Other issues are easy to say, but it will not affect everyone''s money. Human lives are the least valuable during the war, but the sea caught up with the most profitable period of maritime trade.


    As long as the profit is large enough, the risk is not a problem. There is no need to personally **** them, and the capitalists naturally don''t care about taking risks.


    One-third of the ships can be earned by taking an ocean route. No matter how severe the enemy''s attack is, it is impossible to intercept all ships, even one in ten.


    The probability of encountering an enemy attack every time you go to sea is at most a few percentage points, and you can bet on luck.


    As long as you run four times without being sunk, that is blood. Even if an accident really happened, there are still insurance companies.


    Of course, the insurance company is not giving it for nothing. After the war broke out, insurance premiums went up, anyway, the wool was on the sheep.


    After listening to the Secretary of Commerce, Swinding waved his hand helplessly: "If the fleet cannot be concentrated, then we can only express regret.


    The enemy''s colonial branch was very wide, and they retracted as soon as the Royal Navy dispatched. Unless these colonies are uprooted first, the rats will not be cleaned up at all. "


    Picky?


    No, this is politics. Unlike the past, political slogans can be shouted casually. This is a time of war. Once the promises made cannot be fulfilled, it is equivalent to actively sending the handle to the hands of political opponents.


    Don''t look at everyone sitting together, it looks like grasshoppers on a rope, but there is also competition between grasshoppers.


    If you really encounter a problem, everyone will throw the pot faster than anyone else. It is unrealistic to share joys and sorrows. It is a routine political operation to die in the daoists and not die in the poor.


    Pulling out the enemy¡¯s colonial ports is simple to say, but if it is implemented in concrete terms, it will not be accomplished overnight.


    Britain''s energy is limited, the existing colonies are barely guarded, and it is obviously difficult to open up new battlefields.


    Army Secretary Marcus: "The Cape of Good Hope is already in jeopardy. The battlefield in East Africa is even more erosive. The achievements of the empire in Africa are being eaten away bit by bit by the enemy.


    In Asia, the enemy launched an offensive on Persia and the Indochina Peninsula at the same time, and the enemy''s ambitions against India did not hide in the slightest.


    According to the intelligence gathered on the front lines, the Russians have also increased their troops to the Afghan area and may launch an offensive at any time.


    The Persian government has asked us for help for the seventh time. If we don''t send reinforcements, it will only be a matter of time before Persia is defeated.


    Of course, we are not without counterattack. After the unremitting efforts of the Canadian Army, we have captured most of Alaska.


    Because of the national policy, the army has always maintained a low force. Now the simultaneous multi-line use of troops has exceeded our limit. "


    The reason is too strong, because the Royal Navy has not been able to play its due role, and now the Lobster Soldier has undertaken the main combat mission.


    At the same time, five fronts were opened up, and even one of the fronts was completely victorious. This result is completely worthy of the British Empire''s investment in the army.


    As for the water content, there is no need to delve into it. The British government needs good news to stabilize people, and the British people also need good news.


    In this context, any victory deserves much publicity.


    Conquering Alaska is a good subject. More than 1.7 million square kilometers is more than the total land occupied by Britain. After offsetting each other, the British Empire still made money.


    As for the difference between land and land, just ignore it. As long as it is not stated in the newspaper, how can ordinary people figure it out?


    What''s more, Alaska''s reputation in Britain is not low at all, and there is also a "Golden State" among the people.


    Therefore, the armed parade of the Canadian Legion cannot be a parade, but a great victory.


    Shameless, you can also crown the "Turning War". Anyway, it is used to soothe people''s hearts, and it doesn''t hurt to blow some cowhide.


    "Isn''t the army expanded to two million? There are many colonial legions, how can it be returned..."


    Before the Secretary of the Navy could finish speaking, Marcus interrupted: "Your Excellency will also take time to expand. Two million is just data on paper.


    The war broke out just over a month, and there are only two or three countries in the world that can mobilize two million troops in such a short period of time, not including Britain.


    The army is different from the navy. You have sufficient military expenditure and maintain a large establishment in normal times.


    Just over a month ago, the Imperial Army had only 137,000. Now it has directly expanded to 2 million, which is equivalent to a fourteen-fold increase.


    For this kind of expansion, we do not have enough reserves, whether it is officers or weapons and equipment.


    To be more optimistic, the recruits recruited in the next two months can each get a gun, which is a remarkable achievement.


    It is God''s favor to be able to initially form combat effectiveness within the year. In fact, there are not many mobile forces that we can use in the short term. "


    Anyone can lose the pot, the Navy does not want to take responsibility, and the Army is also unwilling to carry this scapegoat. Everyone has a good reason, and there is nothing wrong with it.


    The navy cannot guarantee the smooth flow of maritime trade lines, mainly because the enemy¡¯s colonies are there and there is no way to kill the enemy¡¯s broken fleet.


    The army is even more straightforward and sells badly when it comes directly. The expansion of the army has been expanded, but most of the recruits have not yet entered the barracks, and there is no guarantee with a single rifle. How can they be combat effective?


    The speaker is unintentional, the listener is intentional.


    Prime Minister Campbell was irritated. The former factory of the world can''t even guarantee a single rifle. Why is this so embarrassing?


    There is no way, the size of the British Army has always been only a few hundred thousand. Even if it has a stockpile of weapons, it is amazing to reserve more than a hundred thousand guns.


    Even if it was thought of expanding the army, no one expected that it would need to expand so much. In particular, there have been too many international conflicts in the past century, and most of the time the troubles ended.


    According to past experience, Britain has always attacked other countries and has not been attacked by other countries, at least not in recent decades.


    When the situation became tense, everyone reacted. But the time is already late, not to mention which group of parliamentarians is holding back, the production capacity alone is a big problem.


    In normal years, Britain only needs a production capacity of more than a hundred or two hundred thousand guns per year to meet the needs of the local and colonial forces.


    Now that the local army has expanded and the colonies have expanded, there has been a gap of five or six million rifles. How can it be filled in a short time?


    During the original World War I, Britain was forced to place orders with the Americans because of its rapid expansion and the inability to keep up with its weapon production.


    Needless to say now, the only difference is that the industrial capacity of the United States has not risen, and the military production capacity is not even as good as that of the British.


    The military industry of the United States is not good, and the other member states of the Ocean Union, the industry is even more rubbish. In most of these countries, weapons and equipment are purely imported.


    Almost all those with military production capabilities these days are nestled in the European continent, and now they are all enemies of the British Empire.


    In this context, where did the British Army get so many guns? Even if it is smuggling, there is no smuggler who has so much energy.


    What''s more, it is not only weapons and equipment to buy, but also the follow-up ammunition.


    With Britain¡¯s military production capacity, working together for a while may not even produce the daily training bombs for millions of troops.


    These problems cannot be solved, and it is a joke to ask the Army to launch a counterattack. If the situation can be stabilized, it is all open.


    Looking at the world map on the wall, Prime Minister Campbell sighed deeply, and swallowed again when he reached his mouth.


    ...


    In the Near East, with the start of the battle of the Shinra Army''s attack on Persia, the Tsarist government also quietly increased its troops to the border areas.


    Whether these troops are used to guard against the Persian invasion or are ready to jump out and pick peaches at a critical moment, it is still impossible to jump to conclusions.


    At least Colonel Seacrest couldn''t figure out what he wanted to do in the country. In the last period of time, he has repeatedly petitioned the country for war, but all have been rejected.


    It is not easy for small and medium aristocrats these days. Without a prominent identity background, it is not easy for them to get ahead if they have no military merits.


    Forget the Far East battlefield, it''s hard work. Let alone the bad weather, the key is that there may be problems with logistics.


    The most tragic thing is that the Japanese military merits should be discounted. If you win, you should be a serious crime.


    Even if the government is able to measure the suffering of frontline officers and soldiers, and does not hold relevant responsibilities, the parties themselves are not embarrassed to get involved in aristocratic circles.


    In this regard, you can see from the war reports sent back from the Far East that Russian officers and soldiers are really desperate.


    No one likes drudgery, and Colonel Seacrest is no exception. There is also time to make meritorious deeds, not all battlefields can be mixed, it is best to find soft persimmons.


    Finally, when the war of hegemony broke out, the Russian Empire joined the Continental Alliance and fought a war with the British-led Oceanic Alliance, but it was a pity that it declared no war.


    In order to have a further opportunity, the Russian army is also vying for it. The Afghan front line is naturally the most popular.


    Although there are many enemies, it is easy to get a record if there are many enemies. The Indian colonial army flies the British flag, and the officers are all British.


    After rounding up, it''s about the British army. Stepping on the shoulders of the British is really not too cool.


    It is a pity that Colonel Seacrest was a bad game. Due to his identity and background, he unfortunately lost to his competitors and came to the front line of Persia.


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 Chapter 1134： Bait

    The Persian battlefield is no problem, anyway, it¡¯s all about squeezing persimmons. Even if the quality of the combat merits has to be discounted, it can be rushed by quantity.


    The problem is that when it comes to the front line, the country is not allowed to fight. This is embarrassing. Everyone has come out to make contributions, make a fortune, and be gilded. How can there be no war?


    If it¡¯s just to mess around, wouldn¡¯t it be good to stay in St. Petersburg or Moscow? Why come to this poor country?


    The military pay of the tsarist government alone was not enough for the nobles to maintain a luxurious life.


    If the war does not start, not only the frontline officers will not be able to make money, but also the wealth of the bureaucrats in the rear will be affected.


    There is a theorem for daily military expenditures. No matter how you scrabble, you must leave basic treatment for the soldiers below. Otherwise, the people below get into trouble, which is also a problem.


    Such a bit of oil and water must be divided into layers, and there is not much left in the hands of individuals, which can not satisfy everyone''s desires.


    The rear was almost detained, and frontline officers like Colonel Seacrest had nothing to do.


    If the fight has not been opened, it is estimated that at the end of his term of office for several years, Colonel Seacrest will not even be able to recover the funds he has spent on activities.


    Colonel Seacrest, who had a bad career and financial difficulties, naturally didn''t feel better. At this moment he was looking at the Caucasus Mountains in the distance and sighed.


    Behind the mountains is his home, an ordinary Russian aristocratic family, who may fall into the world at any time.


    "Colonel, the division is calling."


    The voice of the messenger interrupted Colonel Seacrest''s contemplation. After receiving the telegram, Seacrest''s brows tightened.


    There is no way, the content on the telegram is too bad. There was no mention of what the Allied forces should do. They didn''t even mention it, indicating that they didn''t want to take responsibility.


    Similar things happened too much in the Russian Empire. When encountering things, everyone can push and push, and hide and hide. There are really too few officials willing to take responsibility.


    This is the case with this telegram now, just a notice, without specific instructions, and without any authorization, and the matter was pushed to Colonel Seacrest.


    "Colonel, the Austrian army is crossing our line of defense, and it is said that they are going to join us in attacking Persia. Captain Hashpi asked if there is an interception?"


    As soon as the division''s telegram arrived, the Austrian troops arrived at their defense zone. If there is no problem, Colonel Seacrest can write the name backwards.


    "Intercept a fart and tell Captain Hashpi to let him take care of it. Order the troops to assemble immediately and prepare to attack Persia."


    Not to mention whether it can be stopped. Without domestic orders, if conflict broke out during the interception, Colonel Seacrest would not be able to bear this responsibility.


    Of course, to release the Austrian troops into the country and attack Persia without authorization, they also need to bear the responsibility.


    It''s just that the domestic bureaucrats and the middle and high-level Russian soldiers on the frontline all want to make a profit.


    I took the initiative to stand up and took the responsibility, and at least he complied with everyone''s wishes. When the responsibility is held in the future, somehow someone will help.


    In any case, the face of the Russian-Austrian League should be taken care of. The charges for cooperating with the Austrian army cannot be brought to the table at all. After the fall, I only wear small shoes.


    If there is more military merit on the battlefield, it is estimated that even the small shoes cannot be clearly worn, otherwise it will hurt the morale of the army, at least before the end of the war.


    The trouble after the war is nothing at all. The high-level government has been stable for so long, and it''s time for a replacement.


    "Gong Gao Zhenzhu" is a taboo in any country. Nicholas II can be considered a good temper if he can tolerate a group of veterans for so long.


    If the war is won beautifully and the government''s prestige is further enhanced, it will inevitably arouse the tsar''s jealousy; if the performance in the war is bad, the government needs to be backed up or replaced.


    There are so many domestic troubles, and there are still a lot of international troubles. Colonel Seacrest doesn''t think the czar will remember such a small person as him.


    ...


    On the battlefield, the enemy''s machine guns fired frantically. Many pillars of black smoke that exploded on the sandy ground a mile wide that had been beaten up and rolled into the air like a whirlwind. The waves of attackers dispersed and rolled like water splashes. Scattered from the crater.


    Crawl, crawl... The black fireworks of the bomb explosion swept the ground tighter and tighter, and the shrill screams of the grenade shells flew out more and more densely on the attackers, sticking to them. The machine gun fire on the ground was firing more and more cruelly.


    Major General Chris roared: "Hurry up the air force, we need firepower reinforcements!"


    There is no way. The attack is very fast, and the heavy artillery unit is still on the way.


    I thought that the Russian artillery could suppress the enemy''s firepower, but the reality is cruel. The tsarist government did not pay much attention to Persia, and did not deploy enough heavy artillery.


    The Russian officers on the side, including Colonel Seacrest, were all blushing at this moment, and even the Persian firepower could not suppress them, which really made them unable to lift them up in front of their allies.


    "attack!"


    "attack!"


    ...


    In order to change face and prove their own strength, after the arrival of the Shenluo Air Force, the Russian generals had to urge the troops to speed up the attack.


    Now is not the time to preserve strength. If you can''t prove your strength in front of your allies, you won''t have much to talk about.


    Everyone participated in the war for promotion, not for soy sauce. The battlefield is always a stage for the strong, and the right to speak and the distribution of benefits are based on strength.


    At the same time, the two empires of Shenluo and Russia were attacked, and the defense line stood firm. The Persian defenders were already proud of themselves.


    It''s just that this kind of pride cannot be sustained, any line of defense has its limits, and the long front continues to squeeze the limits of the Persian Empire.


    The British allies, who had high hopes, did not play their due role at all. The Indian colonial army sent by them did not do what they could, and added to the first place.


    Accompanied by fierce artillery fire and shouts of killing, the Persian garrison, enduring heavy pressure, finally collapsed.


    The morale of this thing, a collapse can be a great drop. Facing the attack of the two empires at the same time, the Persians'' hearts were collapsed.


    ...


    Victory always brings people a good mood. With the smooth progress of the war, Franz''s mood is getting better and better.


    For the entire world war, the breakthrough in the Persian battlefield can only be regarded as an episode. But for the British, who regard India as their lifeblood, it is definitely a blow.


    In particular, the Russian army appeared on the battlefield. Despite the meaning of being entrapped, the Russians did participate in the war.


    Regardless of whether the Russians will attack India from Afghanistan next, the British government is now under great pressure.


    When the enemy is uncomfortable, Franz is naturally comfortable. In my spare time, I played "art" again.


    Not only to play by himself, but also to play with a bunch of grandchildren. Franz is not too lazy to get used to what kind of influence it will have on future generations like the spread of art.


    It may be criticized by experts and scholars, or it may open up a new art genre. Anyway, the future is full of uncertainty.


    What determines all this is not art, but politics. The essence of art is public acceptance, and the prerequisite for public acceptance requires a social background.


    When you open the history book, you will find that in the course of human development, the popular art and culture in different periods are different.


    The lower Liba people and Yangchun Baixue are both part of art, and in essence there is no distinction between superior and inferior. It''s nothing more than different social status in different periods.


    Today¡¯s lower-class society may become the upper-class society tomorrow; today¡¯s upper-class art may become a marginal culture tomorrow.


    If the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire can last for a hundred years, this is the immortal achievement of promoting the integration of Eastern and Western cultures and the process of human integration.


    On the contrary, the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire was short-lived, and then there was no and then, directly disappeared in the long river of history.


    As an emperor, especially the emperor who led a declining empire to its peak again, it is bound to be deeply interpreted by later generations.


    Time urges people to grow old. Looking at his grandchildren who can form a football team, Franz found himself really old.


    At Franz''s age, if it weren''t for the European royal family''s habit of getting married late, now the fourth generation has come out, and maybe the fifth generation will come out.


    Fortunately, the family background is rich. If you put so many people in an ordinary family, it is not a lot of money.


    Regardless of the fact that many families have more than a dozen in their lives, half of them can really raise adults, and that proves that the family can survive.


    "Father, the Russians have sent troops to India!"


    Frederick''s voice sounded, pulling Franz out of his mood.


    "Oh, it seems that the little guy Nicholas II''s qi training is still not enough, and we have not yet agreed to their terms!"


    Franz, who died of three generations of czars and became an antique of the European royal family, is now qualified to tease juniors.


    It seems to be an understatement, but in fact Franz is already thinking. The impact of Russia''s dispatch of troops to India is not even slight.


    In the short term, it does help speed up the pace of winning the war, but the Russians also want to eat meat.


    In the style of a bear, after eating it in his stomach, he didn''t vomit it again. If it were other places, Franz would have done so.


    But India is different. It may be a burden in the future, but now it is a rare and prosperous place.


    If you let it go, who knows how much territory the Russian army can occupy before the end of the war?


    Although the Vienna government was not prepared to colonize India, it did not mean to abandon the Indian market, especially not letting this market fall into the hands of the Russians.


    Otherwise, the tsarist government can get rid of its financial difficulties by relying on the wealth plundered from India, and at the same time rely on the Indian market to improve its industrialization system and grow stronger.


    The Russian Empire, which has no shortcomings, is really terrible. Although "born in sorrow and death in happiness", Franz is still not prepared to leave a huge pit for future generations.


    After wandering for a few steps, it seemed that something came to mind. Franz looked at Frederick and asked, "How are you going to respond?"


    It is obviously impossible to prevent the Russians from sending troops to grab territory. The Russian Empire is only an ally of Shinra, not a younger brother. It is not so obedient.


    As an ally, attacking the enemy is beyond blame. Even if there are restrictions, the Vienna government cannot use it indiscriminately for the stability of the Continental Alliance.


    If your allies are disobedient, the overlord will also have to worry, especially the quasi-overlord who has rivals, think twice before acting.


    If the operation is not good, the rules of the game are violated, and the public anger is committed, the Vienna government will also be unable to eat.


    If you don¡¯t take action and allow the Russians to grow bigger, it¡¯s even worse.


    It is not easy to deal with, and it must be dealt with. Franz threw the question to Frederick, just to see how far his heirs had grown.


    "Speed ??up the pace of the war, end the war before the Russians occupy India, and talk to the British when necessary.


    In the long run, the British are far less threatening than the Russians. As long as they take away their colonies, the British Isles will support a second-rate country at best. "


    After a pause, Frederick added: "In order to avoid direct confrontation with the Russians and affect the current battle against Britain, we can also form a European Union Army and advance from Persia to India under the banner of the alliance.


    In the future, we will share the interests of India with other European countries, and if we encounter controversies and wrangling issues, we will encourage Europe.


    When necessary, we provoke the contradiction between the European world and the Russians and draw European countries together to restrict the Russian Empire. "


    The first operation can only be regarded as satisfactory, and the latter plan is the essence of Franz-style diplomacy.


    Many people from the outside world only saw the diplomatic skills of the Vienna government, but they ignored how much benefits the Vienna government had taken to share with its allies.


    Regardless of whether there are any pits in it, the benefits have been taken out after all. Indigestion after eating it is your own problem, and you cannot blame the Vienna government for giving too much.


    If it were not for sharing, there would not be the current Holy Roman Empire. But the biggest feature of this sharing is to grasp the "degree".


    For this "degree", many times seemingly silly things must be done.


    But this operation is very complicated. If the pit is not dug in the right place, and other people do not fall, but jump in by themselves, then it will be really a shame.


    Franz nodded: "Sharing is not enough. If you want European countries to make a lot of effort, you must spend your money.


    It can be clearly told that the empire will not seek colonies in India. After the war, we will rebuild the international order, clarify the sphere of influence of each country, and ensure that everyone¡¯s colonies are not threatened by foreign forces.


    The distribution of spoils is still the old rule. According to the contribution in the war, those interested in India can now rely on their own means. "


    Ambition is stimulating. If Shenluo wants to grab India, no other country will have any chance except the Russians.


    Merely promising to share the benefits is too vain and can''t mobilize everyone''s enthusiasm.


    It''s different if you throw out the whole of India. Even if European countries go to eat together with such a big cake, everyone can eat it.


    Just look at the wealth that the British looted from India every year, which is more than the total fiscal revenue of the governments of the European countries except Russia and Austria.


    With such a big benefit, the Vienna government is still willing to provide security protection, but it can''t stimulate everyone''s ambitions. That is really salted fish.


    Of course, the small country salted fish is also understandable. For example, Monaco, a small country, has only a few towns even though it was taken care of by the Vienna government after the European War.


    In addition to shouting slogans, if you want to go up for soy sauce, you are not qualified. There is really no way.


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 Chapter 1135： crossroads

    The Cape of Good Hope, as the fuse of this world war, has now come to an end.


    Witnessing the lines of defense constantly being breached by the enemy, but unable to do anything, the suffering Lieutenant General Stad was haggard.


    Unlike the last South African War, the British had naval fire support, and now the Cape of Good Hope is an isolated island.


    Every time the Royal Navy comes over, the enemy''s air force will follow one after another, and there is no room for display at all.


    In order to reinforce the Cape of Good Hope, in just two months, Britain has already paid a heavy price for the sinking of 3 warships and 18 merchant ships.


    It is not how powerful the enemy''s air force is, but the key is how powerful the enemy assists. Among the many ships that Britain sank, none were directly sunk by the enemy.


    Including the three warships that sank, they were all killed under the waves after being injured by the enemy.


    There is no way, the Horn of Despair has wind and waves of more than two meters all year round, and the waves of six or seven meters are commonplace, and there are typhoons of more than magnitude 11 from time to time.


    Ships traveling intact and undamaged are dangerous. If the hull is injured, not to mention, God bless you whether you can get your life back.


    In order to avoid the attack of the Shenluo Air Force, the logistics supply was forced to be carried out at night, and the waves during the day were dangerous, not to mention at night.


    Fortunately, the southern hemisphere is now in summer. If it catches up with winter, Bofa¡¯s monsoon and the mysterious "killing waves" will make it suffocating to think about.


    Rubbing his forehead, the exhausted Lieutenant General Stodd told the guards: "Let''s ask the domestic generator again, when will the reinforcements arrive?"


    Up to now, the Cape of Good Hope has received three waves of reinforcements, with a total strength of more than 200,000 troops.


    Regrettably, most of these reinforcements are the Indian colonial army. It''s okay to make up the cannon fodder, even if the combat effectiveness is not mentioned.


    The only ones with a little fighting power are the two Austrian new divisions, but unfortunately this fighting power is also very limited.


    Anyway, he was crushed and beaten by a group of noble private troops, and he was completely desperate for the colonial army, Lieutenant General Stad. Now the only hope is to send reinforcements from the local area.


    The telegrams for help have been called many times, but they have been rejected by the country on the pretext of "expanding the army."


    Lieutenant General Stad fully understands the domestic difficulties. The army¡¯s organization is so large that it has expanded more than ten times after the army¡¯s expansion. There is a serious shortage of grassroots officers, and basically all veterans have become officers.


    All of them are newly formed troops. Without running-in training, there is no way to enter the battlefield.


    It is understandable, and time waits for no one on the battlefield. Just relying on a group of colonial forces to confront the enemy, there is no way to fight back.


    Although the combat effectiveness of the newly formed domestic troops is equally worrying, at least the officers are veterans, and no matter how hard they are, they are better than the cannon fodder from the colonies temporarily pulled out.


    There is no way, most of the British colonial forces came from India, but now India is also the front line.


    The colonial forces with a little combat effectiveness were all kept there by the Indian governor, and those sent out to reinforce other areas were temporarily pulled out to make up the number.


    These troops are used to do miscellaneous tasks, and they must be watched. When they are on the battlefield, they are to give the enemy heads.


    Lieutenant General Stadt is not a master of morality and cleanliness. If he can keep the Cape of Good Hope just by relying on the head, he doesn''t mind using cannon fodder to fill the hole.


    It cannot be said that it was completely ineffective. The cannon fodder troops still slowed the enemy''s attack speed, but unfortunately they could not stop the enemy''s attack.


    Looking at the shrinking line of defense, Lieutenant General Stodd was "seeing it in his eyes and anxious in his heart" for fear of losing this strategic location in his own hands and becoming a sinner in Britain.


    The only good news is that there are not only one unlucky person, but also a worse back.


    The Far East Fleet lost Malacca and Cam Ranh Bay was also in danger. The British East Africa was also trapped in an isolated city next door, and reinforcements were unable to enter. It is estimated that the fall was just a few days ago.


    Everyone is defeating the war, and the people''s heart tolerance has been tempered. As long as they perform better than their colleagues, the possibility of escape is very high.


    In particular, London was still trembling under the enemy''s bombardment, which attracted the attention of the people. The firepower was all attracted by the domestic gangsters.


    Without the cooperation of his colleagues, according to past practice, Lieutenant General Stad, who had fought a series of defeats, was either in the military court at this moment or on his way to the military court.


    It''s different now, unless the Cape of Good Hope falls, otherwise the London government will never be able to change.


    On the one hand, there is a shortage of British officers; on the other hand, no one wants to jump into this huge pit.


    The absolute power gap cannot be changed by individual power. Even with Jeffrey Amherst, the result cannot be changed.


    Quiet moments are always short. With the sound of the siren, the Cape of Good Hope once again entered the state of "aircraft hanging in the air and artillery roaring".


    The flames of war ignited again, and before a reply from the country, Lieutenant General Stad turned and walked towards the headquarters.


    After a series of defeats, the morale of the defenders has fallen to the bottom. As for the source of the Indian colonial army, it has never had morale, so naturally it cannot be said to have fallen.


    Panic, hostility, hatred, pessimism... and other negative emotions spread among the defenders.


    The Cape of Good Hope at this moment is like a dynamite bag, it only needs a little spark, it will explode in a sudden "boom".


    The high-levels have a hard time, and the frontline officers and soldiers are even worse. Fighting in the past few days has left them exhausted physically and mentally.


    War is full of dangers, but also full of opportunities. For example, Brandt, after the war broke out, he changed from a big soldier to a captain.


    Although there is no official title, the appointment has been announced. Rules are used to break, special handling during special periods, and everything simpler during wars.


    Berrant is not the only case in the British army, and there are many similar lines of fire promotion. It is not that the promotion system of the British Army has changed, mainly because the death rate of company platoon officers is too high.


    Because of joining the emergency army expansion, the shortage of grassroots officers is so severe that they can only promote "talents" from the veterans.


    It''s just that Burrant didn''t want this promotion at all. There was no way, as an officer had to take the lead to charge into the battle, the supervising team stared at the back, there was nowhere to hide.


    In just two months, Berrante''s company has changed five company commanders, and it is impossible to be the sixth without pressure.


    Perhaps it was cursed. Among the five seniors in front, one was promoted during the army expansion, two were still lying in the hospital at the rear, and the other two had already seen God.


    Such a terrible casualty rate is simply a "death company commander." It is a pity that the appointment is compulsory, and Berrant cannot be allowed to refuse.


    Against the rain of bullets and continuing to guard the position, Captain Berrante had no panic, and only numbness was left.


    To the east, there was an extremely violent explosion, to the south, bullets flew horizontally, and at the top, there were rows of blooming bullets, like a volcano without a foot.


    Lying in the temporarily dug trench, Captain Berrant buried his head very deep, without the slightest intention of looking on the sidelines.


    The earth had already begun to tremble, and according to his own experience, Captain Berrant knew that the enemy''s tank troops were coming up.


    "The enemy is coming up, ready to fight!"


    In any case, the accusation still has to be fulfilled. Although I don''t think the rabble that I brought can play a role in the enemy''s tank, resistance is still necessary.


    ...


    Compared with the tension of the defenders, it is much easier to be on the offensive side. Shinra implements a national reserve service system, and the noble private army has returned to the army in accordance with the reserve system.


    Now that the battle has progressed, it is not just the private noble army that participated in the war. The regular army stationed in Africa has also appeared on the battlefield.


    The tank unit that launched the attack in front of them was the best. Since joining the war, it has been "God blocks and kills Gods, Buddha blocks and kills Buddhas", and the battlefield is facing each other.


    The bullying is that the British army lacks anti-tank weapons and does not have enough armored units. There are tanks to fight the enemy infantry.


    After all, it is a colony. No matter how important the strategic position, the British cannot put two tank divisions at the Cape of Good Hope, but the Holy Roman Empire can.


    On the African continent of Novosibirsk, not to mention that it put two tank divisions, even if it put a few more, no one would object.


    The British army is different, a pocket version of the army, naturally there is not much armor.


    It is also a tank division, and the organization of each country is also very different. One Shenluo tank division can almost match two British tank divisions.


    However, there are not many tank divisions in the British Army that have shrunk. It''s not that I don''t want to do it. The military expenses are limited and I can''t afford to play with such expensive toys.


    Although armored units also belong to the army, in terms of expenditure, they are directly aligned with the navy and air force.


    In the case of infantry, a battleship can raise a division for the cost of a battleship; but in the armor department, even the most advanced battleship nowadays cannot keep up with a tank regiment. (According to the three-three-four system, 108 tanks per regiment)


    They are all forced out by reality. If the British Army does not save money, how can the Royal Navy dominate the world.


    If land, sea and air play together in an arms race, no matter how rich the British Empire is, it will not be able to withstand it.


    This is determined by the size of the economy. The upper limit of the British Isles is stuck there.


    The command can¡¯t keep up, the equipment can¡¯t keep up, the training can¡¯t keep up, and the morale can¡¯t keep up. It''s an asymmetric warfare, and the battlefield is not one-sided.


    At the front of the enemy, Baron von Reuters, as the highest commander on the front line, is no longer thinking about it at the moment.


    British South Africa is really too small. Although the Cape of Good Hope is so famous, it is also the case for the Holy Roman Empire that sits on the Suez Canal.


    Economic value is average, and strategic value is also average. "Important" is only for the British. If you control this place, you can avoid being caught by Shin Luo.


    Perhaps with the continuous development of economy and technology, the tonnage of merchant ships will gradually increase, and the importance of the Cape of Good Hope in the future will become prominent.


    But that is only a possibility. At present, the Suez Canal route is enough to meet the needs of commercial trade.


    Even in the Holy Roman Empire, when calculating military merit, it is also unavoidable to be affected by economic and strategic values.


    Generally speaking, the greater the value of economic strategy, the greater the credit for siege and land grab, and vice versa.


    The importance of the Cape of Good Hope to the Holy Roman Empire is not high, which does not mean that everyone''s input is not large. For this war, the aristocrats in Africa truly achieved rich and powerful contributions.


    Even if the war has been carried out until now, many strategic materials on the South African battlefield have been raised and paid for by private individuals.


    Although the government will pay for these expenses in the future, it also needs to convert military merits. If it''s not good, who is so enthusiastic?


    According to the practice of the Holy Roman Empire, everyone worked together to seize British South Africa, so after the war, it was enough to divide the land and property of British South Africa.


    The problem now is that everyone has contributed to this war. There are too many people who are eligible to divide the pie, but the British South Africa pie is not big enough.


    Uneven distribution of spoils has always been a taboo. If you don¡¯t get the corresponding rewards, you will have to weigh the pros and cons in the future.


    Eventually it will appear: everyone who has meat will swarm up, and no one will care about the bones. Then, it was the turn of the military knighthood system to collapse.


    Similar cases have occurred in history. The most typical is the farming and warfare system of the Great Qin Empire, which collapsed because the latecomers were indivisible.


    Right now, the Holy Roman Empire has also come to this crossroads. The only difference is that now that we have entered the industrial age, there is still a chance to make new choices.


    Of course, this issue needs to be considered by senior government officials. As the highest commander on the front line, Baron von Reuters has not thought so much about it.


    At the moment, the problem he faces is how to distribute the spoils when the spoils are not enough to satisfy most people.


    Although the titles and fiefdoms were ultimately determined by the emperor; but it was Baron von Reuters who was responsible for the verification of military exploits, which also included detailed disposal plans.


    Generally speaking, as long as the front-line combat merits are determined to be accurate, the division of fiefdoms and the award of titles will consider the opinions of front-line commanders.


    Of course, this is only a part. There are more issues to consider in actual operation, such as: the wishes of the individual being rewarded should be taken care of as much as possible.


    Relatively speaking, the nobles had smaller options for fiefdoms, and the larger the fiefdoms, the less options they had.


    On the contrary, ordinary soldiers, those who have obtained more than ten hectares or dozens of hectares of land, basically respect their personal wishes.


    Even if the resettlement is not enough, they will be arranged in the surrounding area, and the distance will not be too far.


    Baron von Reuters has carefully calculated that the total number of all the armed forces participating in this war is as high as 230,000.****** According to the military merits calculated on the battlefield, the British South Africa slaps it. It¡¯s not bad that ordinary soldiers who have obtained military exploits can be placed in places where they are.


    There is no way, a total of 20,000 to 30,000 square kilometers, and the city, forests, and land unsuitable for farming and grazing have to be deducted. The land available for farming is really limited.


    Soldiers are actually easy to handle. There is not enough land in British South Africa. Just change the place to resettle. After the war was so high, the Vienna government would certainly not lack land after the war.


    The real trouble is the nobles. According to the past tradition, whoever smashes the land is given priority to whom, and those who have not participated in the war are naturally not eligible to reach out.


    Before the anti-French war, the entire African continent was regarded as a battlefield, and naturally there was no such trouble.


    But the Battle of the Cape of Good Hope was independent and not connected to any other battlefield. If the heroes were entrusted to other regions, it would violate the unspoken rules of the game, or they might be boycotted.


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 Chapter 1136： Kamikaze

    After the artillery fire in Tokyo Bay, only wreckage was left all over the floor. The Japanese people were busy clearing the ruins, and the scene looked particularly miserable.


    As the saying goes: "Vengeance is not overnight". With the defeat of the Malacca naval battle, the Japanese navy lost its sea power, and the Spanish navy immediately killed it.


    Intercepting merchant ships and cannon fodder ports has now become a routine job for the Spanish Navy. It seems that I feel uncomfortable if I do something in a day.


    Perhaps it was because of hatred, or perhaps it was to solve the Philippine security problem once and for all. In the course of fighting against Japan, the Spaniards were particularly eye-catching.


    In this context, the Japanese are naturally pour out blood mold. The Japanese people, who are in panic, are panicking now.


    It''s just that the imaginary Shen Luo liquidation did not wait, but the Spaniard''s revenge came first.


    If it is possible to protect against the Russians with Shinra, the Tokyo government and the Spaniards have nothing to talk about.


    One is on the far east and the other is on the west, separated by a series of countries. Whether the Russian Empire is mixed well or poorly, it has nothing to do with Spain.


    Not only do the two sides have no sphere of influence, but even in international trade, disputes of interest rarely occur.


    The days of Emperor Meiji have been very difficult recently. How to get rid of the entanglement of Spain has become the biggest problem for the Japanese government.


    Xiyuan Temple Gongwang: "In the past half month, we have successively lost hundreds of large and small ships. Now even the fishing boats dare not leave the port, and the foreign trade line is almost completely interrupted.


    Affected by this, domestic prices have risen sharply, and some industrial raw materials have even been out of stock.


    Especially when the frontline is still fighting, without local material support, the frontline troops may not be able to support it for long.


    If we don¡¯t take action and allow the Spaniards to looting like this, I am afraid that the empire will..."


    The word "collapse" still didn''t say it. However, from the nervous look of everyone, it may be seen that the smart people present have completed their brain supplements.


    Everyone is aware of the danger, but how to solve the problem is a big problem.


    The navy can''t count on it. The battle of Malacca has disrupted the backbone of the Japanese navy. The lucky ones who have escaped a catastrophe have not yet emerged from the panic.


    What''s more, the battleship is now annihilated. With just a bunch of auxiliary warships, leaving the port now is to contribute to the enemy''s record.


    Foreign Minister Kazuyuki Inoue: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tried its best. We have contacted the Spanish, but they never talked to us.


    In order to solve the problem, we even communicated with the Vienna government. They acquiesced in our continued attack on the Russian Empire, but this did not include restraining Spain.


    The Vienna government made it clear that the war had broken out. Spain, as the main member of the Continental Alliance, has the power to attack any country in the hostile forces. "


    The rules of the game are so cruel and ruthless. Although the Vienna government can solve the problem with a hello, the Japanese are not enough.


    The smoke of the Malacca naval battle has just dissipated, and the blood of each other is stained with each other. It is impossible to say that you do not hate.


    The Vienna government did not retaliate immediately. It was all about the overall situation. How could it be possible to ask Spain about the trivial matter of revenge against the Japanese.


    I can''t stand it because I don''t have the skills. I can''t even pass Spain. I''m afraid it is not realistic to suppress Russia.


    Unable to help the Holy Roman Empire suppress the Russian Empire, Japan lost its value of existence. Once a chess piece loses its use value, it is discarded.


    In order to preserve Japan and its own prosperity and wealth, the Japanese government must solve the current troubles and prove that its existence is valuable.


    "It is not impossible to deal with Spanish warships. In the Malacca naval battle, the enemy used air force bombing, and we can also follow suit.


    If it really doesn''t work, they recruited a death squad, strapped bombs to the plane, and hit the enemy warship directly.


    Spain has decayed, and it is very reluctant to maintain the current naval size, and they cannot afford to lose. "


    Although Shanxian Youpeng''s proposal is cruel, it is generally true. Without fighting for human lives, the current Japanese navy is simply not an enemy''s opponent.


    Although playing a death squad cannot defeat the Spanish navy, at least it can dare the Spaniards to go and restore the trade lines in the Far East.


    Opposition is impossible. In Japan these days, the least valuable thing is human life. As long as the problem can be solved, no matter how many deaths, there will be no pressure for everyone.


    This kind of decision that needs to bear infamy in the future naturally cannot allow the Emperor to participate. Prime Minister Katsutaro Katsuya, a professional backer, immediately made a decision: "Okay, just do it!


    No matter what method you use, as long as the Spanish navy is driven out of the seas of Japan, it will be the greatest victory!


    In this autumn of life and death, I hope you can let go of your prejudices and work together to overcome difficulties. "


    Obviously, the last sentence is for the military. Although the government also has infighting, it is far less intense than that of the army and the navy.


    After the Battle of Malacca, the Japanese navy, which had the upper hand in the struggle, was directly trampled underfoot by the army.


    Nowadays, the popular stories that insult the navy are mostly organized by the army, and the main purpose is to defile the navy.


    Katsutaro, who originally came from the army, should have followed suit, but as the prime minister of Japan, he must consider the overall situation.


    In any case, Japan is an island country. Since it is an island country, it is destined to be inseparable from the navy.


    Especially the fall of the Spanish navy made Katsura realize the importance of the navy. If we continue to suppress the navy, I am afraid Japan will have no future.


    As for the effect, it depends on whether everyone''s mind is clear. Anyone who realizes the importance of sea power will not kill the navy.


    Military justice is not completely without merits, not only in terms of efficiency, but also a lot of catching up with democratic countries; even the dead are also a lot.


    As soon as the news of recruiting pilots to crash into warships spread, there was a long queue at the recruitment sites. Unfortunately, there is a threshold for a pilot, not everyone can be a pilot, and it can only fail everyone''s enthusiasm.


    The more they were dismissed, the more motivated everyone was to sign up. Just like the latter part of World War II, many pilots were forced by public opinion and had to sign up for the death squad.


    Driven by the butterfly effect, the well-known "Kamikaze Special Agent Team" has thus stepped onto the stage of history in advance.


    Then, there is no more. There is no experience to talk about the plane crashing into a warship, and there is no way to talk about training.


    As long as one head knocks it down, regardless of whether it hits the target, even the human and the machine will be finished together.


    ...


    On March 16, 1905, the East African Front Army of Shenluo attacked Djibouti, and the remaining British forces were forced to lay down their weapons and surrender. The East African campaign ended.


    Suddenly, the Cape of Good Hope became Britain''s last stronghold on the African continent, and the pressure on the London government suddenly increased.


    Below an inconspicuous building, the air-raid shelter temporarily renovated is the British government conference room.


    The meeting room was too late to be decorated because of the rush to the construction period. Perhaps for beauty, or perhaps for convenience, military maps are hung on the surrounding walls.


    Even in the center of the desk, there is a huge sand table. Standing in it is like being in a military command, but this is indeed a government conference room.


    The military style of the interior was forced out by the war. Since the outbreak of the war, the main responsibility of the British government has changed from governing the country to serving the war.


    Colonial Secretary Koman: "We can''t let this go on! If we don''t take action, we will lose Africa forever."


    Without Africa, there is at least one Madagascar. However, an isolated island obviously cannot be compared to the same continent.


    Once the Cape of Good Hope falls, the route from Britain to the Indian Ocean will be suspended.


    Although it is possible to make a detour, but when you open the map, you will know that this time you are going to make a detour.


    Without supplies from India, Britain can only rely entirely on the Americas. From the perspective of overall strategy, this is undoubtedly extremely fatal.


    Everyone knows that it is important to keep the Cape of Good Hope, but no one can accurately answer what method should be used to keep the Cape of Good Hope.


    "The War Department has sent reinforcements, but to keep the Cape of Good Hope, the cooperation of the Logistics Department, the Navy and the Air Force is needed."


    It''s not that Marcus wants to throw the pot away, it''s because the Cape of Good Hope situation is special. Not only is the wind and waves strong, but it also lacks water.


    In later generations, Cape Town is known as "the world''s most water-scarce city". Although it is not that serious now, after being cut off from the outside water supply, it is still difficult to meet the demand with groundwater alone.


    In the last South African war, the Cape Town colonial government experienced the taste of water shortage, and even used ships to transport fresh water to the front line in the middle.


    Lessons learned after the war, the colonial government increased its fresh water reserves. But bureaucrats are best at three-minute heat.


    To reserve the domestic water for hundreds of thousands of people is not something that a few reservoirs can handle. This requires a lot of manpower and material resources and is a long-term investment.


    Except for the popularity and high attention of the first governor after the war, subsequent successors were not interested in this thankless project.


    The plan is huge, investment is large, and the duration is long. The key is not to make political achievements. Even if the construction of the underground water storage project is completed, everyone has little intuition.


    Instead of filling this bottomless pit, it is better to spend money on urban construction and improve transportation. At least these are all things that everyone can see.


    Anyway, as long as no war breaks out, Cape Town will not be short of water. Smart bureaucrats naturally know how to choose.


    But now that the war has broken out, with the continuous shrinking of the defense line, the lack of water resources has also become a problem that plagues the Cape Town defenders.


    What is even more tragic is the rampant activities of the enemy''s air force, looting overhead every day, and ships entering the port during the day are like robberies.


    If the logistics problem is not solved, even if reinforcements are sent in, it will only increase the enemy''s record.


    Feeling the attention of everyone, Air Minister Attilio waved his hand helplessly: "Don''t look at me like this, everyone knows the situation of the Air Force. If we can suppress the enemy, we won''t be so passive."


    The safety of the London sky cannot be guaranteed, let alone the Cape of Good Hope. Even if the fighter planes were transferred, it would be delayed for a few more days at most, and the defeat would still not change.


    The defense of the Cape of Good Hope itself is a short blow. When confronting the Holy Roman Empire on land, Attilio was totally disinterested.


    No matter how important the Cape of Good Hope is, if you can''t win, you can''t win. Britain can send reinforcements, as can the enemy.


    For a time, the shadow of failure flooded everyone''s hearts. For the first time, everyone thought carefully about the possible consequences of losing the war.


    Seeing everyone''s dignified expressions, after hesitating again and again, the Secretary of Military Sigmund slowly said: "There is even worse. According to the news from our intelligence personnel lurking in the Holy Roman Empire, the enemy is planning a landing operation.


    The specific combat plan is currently unclear. However, we can roughly infer that the enemy is preparing to let the navy and air force work together to cover the landing of the army.


    If the enemy¡¯s air superiority cannot be destroyed, the Royal Navy has to intercept the enemy¡¯s landing, and the risk is very high.


    Maybe this is a trap, deliberately lure the main force of our navy to a specific battlefield, with the help of the air force to encircle and destroy. "


    True and false, false and true. Since the war, neither side has transmitted false information to the other side.


    Only this time is different. Once the enemy conducts a landing operation, even if it knows that it may be a trap, the Royal Navy can only bite the bullet.


    Yangmou is so terrible, knowing that there are holes, you must step on it. The British government cannot bet on the safety of the British Isles.


    If the Royal Navy does not send out an interception, the enemy will do it. Once the enemy landed successfully, the Ocean Alliance would immediately fall apart.


    Regardless of how tightly we were **** before, and the benefits involved, we still have to fly separately at the moment of life and death.


    In fact, if it were not for the inconvenience of information transmission these years, all countries were just immersed in the reputation of Britain in the past, and the specific situation is not clear. I am afraid that some people have already begun to cut meat and stop losses.


    Jumping off the ship early is dangerous, but it is also more likely than struggling for life after the ship sinks.


    Without the support of allies behind, and relying only on the strength of the British Empire, once it enters the stage of close combat, failure is a matter of time.


    Secretary of the Navy Swinding said fiercely: "This must be the enemy''s conspiracy against the Royal Navy. Landing before obtaining sea power is a risk in itself.


    Even if the enemy has air supremacy, the air force is not omnipotent, and it is still difficult to cover the landing of the army.


    The surface hull is inconvenient to dispatch, and submarines can also be used. If we sink a troop carrier casually, the troops of a regiment are gone. No one can ignore such a loss.


    If it is really urgent, we can follow the example of the Japanese and organize death squads to hit enemy ships with planes.


    One person, one aircraft, one bomb for one ship, we..."


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 Chapter 1137： Sometimes too many soldiers is trouble

    Good or bad, bad spirit. Perhaps the mouth was open, and after only a week, the bad news followed.


    A large number of troops are gathering on the coast of France. Needless to think about it, this is for the British Isles.


    When he heard the bad news, Swinding didn''t care about it, and hurriedly asked the Chief of Military Intelligence: "Has the enemy''s warship been in service?"


    To land on the British Isles, naval battles are indispensable. Shinra has an air force for cover, and Britain also has an air force.


    Even if it is a little weak, once you fight hard, you can still do it in a short time.


    In order to protect the troop carrier, the Shinra Navy had to fight. With the current strength comparison between the two sides, the Royal Navy still has a bigger win.


    The only thing that can change this situation is the service of new warships. Although the construction time is a bit tight, the enemy is the world''s largest industrial power. It makes sense to work overtime and finish ahead of schedule.


    In fact, as early as more than a month ago, the Naval Intelligence Department had received intelligence about the launch of enemy capital ships, but it was not confirmed.


    From launching to service, to the formation of combat effectiveness, surely it cannot be completed in just over a month, but hasn''t the landing operation not started yet?


    It takes a long time from preparation to launch for a big battle. Once the preparations are completed, the training may also be completed.


    The Chief of Military Intelligence Rucerda nodded: "At present, it is certain that the enemy has at least two Dreadnought-class battleships in service.


    The enemy''s capital ships started construction at almost the same time. Even if the other battleships have not been in service, it may not be long. "


    With the positive news, Swinding was all ill.


    Step by step, step by step.


    The battleship in Britain started construction a step late, and the shipyard was attacked by the enemy midway, and the construction progress was even slower.


    Once the enemy''s warships are in service, the Royal Navy will be at an absolute disadvantage in terms of the number of dreadnoughts.


    Although the quality is not enough, you can still make up in quantity. But the dreadnought has the ability to kill ordinary warships. Who knows how much it will cost to wipe out this advantage?


    If the Royal Navy is not sure of victory, then the joking "one man, one aircraft, one bomb for one ship" will become a reality.


    The dead are easy to find, but the dead pilots are not easy to handle. Although both are island nations, the British Empire is not Japan after all, and people are rushing to recruit death squads.


    If nothing else, just look at the London air battle. Once the fighter was damaged, it immediately turned around and ran, and found that it could not escape, the pilot immediately parachuted.


    While preserving the vitality to the maximum, many planes were wasted, and many planes that could be rescued were abandoned.


    Don''t blame, these daring to fight are heroes, and a bunch of pilots even refuse to fight.


    The reason is very good: the performance gap of the aircraft is too large, and the asymmetrical battle is death. Since it is to die, naturally I can''t go.


    It is not popular in Britain to "see death as home". The extremely high war damage in the early stage has left the British government without confidence.


    Except for active pilots who cannot hide and must go to the battlefield, amateurs and civil aviation pilots have the right to refuse.


    The main thing is that the mandatory military service law has not yet been introduced, and the government has very limited penalties for those who refuse to be enlisted.


    ...


    When the British were in panic, the international situation was also quietly changing. The bad news that followed continued to erode everyone''s confidence in the British Empire.


    The defense of India has begun. Shinra attacked from both Persia and the Indochina Peninsula. Although there is still a long way to go, everyone does not think that the Persians and a group of colonial forces can stop the world''s first army power.


    In particular, the Russians also sent troops from Afghanistan, and British India has essentially fallen into an embarrassing situation.


    To fight against the world''s first and second army powers alone, distance and terrain are not enough, unless the British can open up, otherwise there is no hope at all.


    British Africa has almost fallen. If there is no India, then will Britain still be an "empire"?


    No matter how powerful the Royal Navy is, it cannot reverse the defeat on land. Besides, they also lost the Malacca naval battle.


    The battle to defend the Strait of Gibraltar has begun, and the Spaniards stimulated by the victory finally summoned the courage to attack Gibraltar.


    It is estimated that they are preparing to replicate the victory of the last anti-French war and return to the ranks of great powers with the prestige bonus brought by the victorious country.


    The great powers are not just a name, they also have a lot of interests behind them, which is especially important for major trading countries.


    For example, the comprehensive national strength of the United States and the Confederate states is not weak, but because there is no name of the great powers, there is no right of discovery internationally.


    Although Spain''s strength is not good, but its reputation this year is still strong, and its voice in the international arena is second only to the three countries of Britain, Austria and Russia.


    Of course, this is just the beginning of the victory of the Anti-French Alliance. Later, because of the Philippine War, the reputation was greatly damaged, and then the national power was consumed in the suppression of the colonial war, and even the right to speak in the international community was also reduced.


    Both Russia and the West joined in, and the Europeans naturally couldn''t sit still. Downwind has always been everyone''s favorite.


    What''s more, the Vienna government also promised to use "India" directly as bait, so that the governments of various countries could bear it?


    With the active support of various countries, the mainland coalition forces have already taken shape, only the final integration. When these tasks are completed, it is time for a decisive battle.


    Compared with the concentration of the member states of the Continental Alliance, the member states of the Ocean Alliance are much more scattered, all in the north and south, and they have to travel across the ocean if they want to gather together.


    The difficulty of power integration is more than one grade.


    Although the British government has worked very hard, but due to the distance, the integration progress of the Ocean Alliance has been slowed by more than one step.


    If the war lasts for two or three years, the forces of the Ocean Alliance can naturally gather; but judging from the current situation, the enemy will certainly not leave them enough time.


    Seeing the enemy''s growing strength, the situation on the battlefield is becoming more and more unfavorable for the Ocean Alliance, and governments of all countries are also looking at it and worrying about it.


    The navies of various countries have participated in the **** movement, the air force has also deployed elite pilots to reinforce Britain, and the army has also begun to gather.


    Just want to defeat the Continental Alliance, these are still not enough. The forces that have assembled the entire European continent are invincible this year.


    More and more people of insight realized that being involved in this war was a mistake.


    It''s a pity that this world has everything, but there is no regret medicine. It is easy to join the war, but it is difficult to withdraw.


    On the face of it, everyone is still a good ally of Britain, and they are working hard for this war, but in private they are already surging.


    It all depends on the final battle. If Britain can smash the "Sea Lion Project" while keeping India, then everyone is a good ally.


    Whenever one of them has an accident, there is no other way but to cut the flesh to stop the loss.


    It can only be said that empiricism killed people. In every European War in the last two hundred years, the British were the last big winners.


    The long-term victory has brought confidence to everyone. Coupled with the Royal Navy''s superiority in sea power, and countries are isolated overseas, the worst expected result is nothing more than undefeated.


    According to the promise of the British, even if they are unbeaten, everyone can divide the overseas colonies of Shinra, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and other countries.


    It''s a pity that the reality is cruel. The British Empire that missed the second industrial revolution is like an old man in the twilight, no longer the vitality of the past.


    ...


    Diplomacy in the international arena has returned, and the battlefield is also blooming in all directions. With the defeat of the Malacca naval battle, the British had to make a strategic contraction in the Far East.


    Except that the Indochina Peninsula is still fighting, other regions have reluctantly cut their flesh. But this was not enough, the Continental Alliance did not give them a chance to breathe.


    The spirited Governor William is now suffering and happy. Men have a heroic dream of galloping on the battlefield. Now the opportunity to command the army finally comes, but William has a headache.


    Not everyone has the ability to "Han Xin order soldiers, more is better", at least Governor William does not have the ability to command an army of millions.


    If it were not for the outbreak of war, I am afraid no one would believe that the Continental Alliance could mobilize millions of troops in the Southeast Asia.


    However, reality actually happened. The Dutch dispatched 100,000 troops, the Spanish dispatched 80,000 troops, the Portuguese dispatched 3000 troops, plus the 130,000 troops directly under the Austro-affiliated Southeast Asia. Together with the aristocratic coalitions and civilian armed forces that came one after another, the total strength just broke the million mark. .


    This is not all, there are new troops joining every day, as if there is an endless stream, making Governor William a big head.


    Different from the complete organizational framework in Africa, it can be prepared directly in accordance with the previous reserve structure. Most of them are in bulk on the South Ocean side.


    Naturally, European immigrants could not make up a million troops, but with the addition of Lanfang Autonomous Province, it became more than enough.


    To blame, I can only blame the military merits and titles system for its attractiveness. After so many years of operation, the credibility of Emperor Franz has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.


    In the past, everyone wanted to participate, mainly because they were too far away from the battlefield, and the levy did not come here, so everyone couldn''t mix.


    Now that the opportunity has come, Lan Fang''s Chinese family can''t sit still. Driven by interests, everyone overcame their fear of the British and joined the war.


    In addition, in order to obtain greater military merits, the nobles continued to recruit private troops, and the coalition troops expanded rapidly.


    If you don''t love war, it''s just not enough profit. Everyone knew that the emperor was generous enough to use hectares as a unit of land division.


    Even if you can''t get the title, dividing a piece of land is worth it. Wealth and wealth are in danger, but all aspiring young people who want to stand up have appeared in the army.


    If you study carefully, you can also find the presence of international students. Not only did he participate, but he even returned home to attract people.


    The momentum of the millions of troops has risen, but the combat effectiveness has fallen. Except for the directly subordinate troops, only the private nobles of the troops have combat effectiveness, and the rest are mobs.


    In the eyes of Governor William, the troops sent by Spain and the Netherlands all followed suit.


    Knowing it was a mob, William couldn''t refuse everyone''s enthusiasm for participating in the war. On the one hand, it is bound by interests, on the other hand, it is to put enough pressure on the British.


    Regardless of whether it is a rabble, the numbers are here, and the British must send heavy troops to intercept them.


    Anyway, it was a bad age. There were only two or three hundred thousand main combat troops on the Continental League, and the rest were mobs, and the British were not much better.


    The reinforcements rushed over from the homeland are all newly formed troops, and the colonial forces temporarily pulled up are the best among the rabble.


    If the fight really started, William felt that he was still slightly cheaper here. There are also most mobs, at least the morale of the troops on their side is high.


    The large number of civilian armed forces was not forced by William. He just issued a call and everyone took the initiative to send it to the door.


    Since he is fighting for himself, morale is naturally not low. Especially in the previous oath, William gave his head in his speech and directly promised the whole army that after winning the war, the death benefit would not be less than 500 Aegis, or 5 hectares of land.


    The local newcomers and the regular army have no feeling. According to past practice, this is just normal operation. The various subsidies that have been added up are often higher than the pension.


    But other people can''t do it. Five hundred Aegis is equivalent to thousands of silver, which is an astronomical figure for 99% of the people in the Far East.


    The attractiveness of five hectares of land is even greater because it is a military field. In the Holy Roman Empire, as long as the military field is not sold, it is permanently tax-free.


    Such money is already sky-high in the Far East. In a sense, the steady stream of people joining was also stimulated by William himself.


    Now that the words have been exported, they must be fulfilled. Under the influence of Franz for a long time, William naturally knew the importance of credibility.


    The reputation of the Habsburg dynasty cannot be bought by money, and there is no need to build on its own reputation in order to save RMB 80 million.


    What''s more, from his point of view, it is not too much for the Five Hundred Aegis to sell his life for one person. Needless to say, the land was taken from the enemy, so there is no need to feel distressed.


    As the king''s reserve, William also needs to establish his credibility.


    There are many ethnic groups living in Nanyang. If they can spend more than 80 million yuan, they will establish their own credibility among all ethnic groups. With William''s understanding of his own Laozi, he is absolutely willing to pay.


    What''s more, there is no need to pay for themselves. War funds have always been fully borne by the Vienna government, and the royal family takes the lead in donating at most critical moments.


    Now there is no need for donations. The war has only been underway for a few months, and the pockets of the Vienna government have not been exhausted so quickly.


    It is impossible to lead a rabble to fight without pressure. Do not expect to kill all the way to occupy India, at least to take down the Indochina Peninsula.


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 Chapter 1138： America of the Americans

    Facing the aggressive mainland coalition forces, the colonial government of the British Indochina Peninsula was directly dumbfounded. The Indochina Peninsula, which has lost its sea rights, is like a house leaking on all sides, unable to withstand wind and rain.


    Even ignoring the difference in combat effectiveness between the two sides, the Indochina Peninsula alone cannot make up one million. But the enemy also has sea and air superiority and can attack from all sides.


    The telegram for help reached London and then to India.


    After the Battle of Malacca, the Far East route was interrupted. Even if local reinforcements are dispatched immediately, they have to detour from India.


    Time waits for no one on the battlefield, and the mainland coalition forces have been killed. Now only India can support the British Indochina Peninsula.


    After the outbreak of the hegemonic war, the Indian colonial army expanded rapidly, and its total strength has exceeded the four million mark.


    The data on paper is absolutely strong. Even if the army of the Holy Roman Empire adds up, the total strength is less than three million.


    But now in the age of industrialization, the human sea tactics can still play a role, but this role is being weakened.


    My family knew what happened to my family, and Governor Robert Jervis knew what the four million-plus colonial army was.


    Command, equipment, training, morale, there is no qualified army, you can imagine how effective it is.


    If you really have combat effectiveness, you don''t need to worry about being besieged by Russia and Austria, but they will send out to find the bad luck of the two countries.


    Looking at the telegram for help in his hand, Robert''s heart was broken. To the north is the Russian army heading south, to the west is the Shenra army heading east, and now there are millions of colonial coalition forces emerging from the east.


    At the same time, against the world''s two major army powers and third-line operations, whoever encounters it will have a scalp.


    But no matter how difficult it is, the Indochina Peninsula must also be saved. Otherwise, the enemy will kill all the way, and India will be unlucky in the end.


    Even if the enemy cannot be defeated, at least the enemy must be dragged on the Indochina Peninsula to buy time for the domestic break.


    After hesitating for a long time, Governor Robert: "Order the Seventh Army and the Eighth Army to rush south to strengthen the Indochina Peninsula.


    Notify the person in charge of each department to come to a meeting at night to discuss matters concerning military expansion. "


    Obviously sitting on more than four million troops, but still feel that the troops are not enough. Thinking about it, I feel incredible, but reality tells Robert that he still has to continue to expand his army if he wants to keep India.


    Hearing this appalling news, the assistant on the side quickly persuaded: "Your Excellency, our army has expanded to the limit. I am afraid that we will continue to expand now..."


    "I''m afraid that there are not so many. The enemy is coming fiercely, and our mobile force is insufficient. What can we do to resist if the army is not expanded?


    If the number of grassroots officers is insufficient, they will be trained quickly, or they will be promoted directly from the veterans.


    Insufficient weapons and equipment, so go to the private collection. Regardless of the weapon, as long as it can kill the enemy.


    Moreover, the country has also given us strong support. Didn¡¯t the two divisions¡¯ equipment just be delivered yesterday? After the immediate urgency is passed, the rest will be fine. "


    It''s not that Robert likes to use strong words and secretly change concepts. It is really difficult. As a governor, he must show confidence.


    The equipment of the two divisions is not a small amount, but compared to the current millions of colonial forces, it is a drop in the bucket.


    In order to satisfy everyone with a gun, even the flintlocks from the last century appeared in the army. The age of the artillery is even older than Governor Robert himself.


    Regardless of how unreliable, it is better to have something than nothing. Pulling out to the field is not enough, the defensive fortifications can always play a role.


    There is no way to do this, and the disorganized weapons are not limited to the Indian colonial army. Even the troops in the British Isles cannot guarantee uniform equipment.


    It''s not that the British government doesn''t work hard, it''s mainly due to inherent restrictions. As a sea power country, the British Army has long followed the "short and tough" route.


    In the capitalist world, "market orders determine the scale of the industry". The army has few orders, and the related industry chain is naturally not big.


    A little understanding of the British military industry system will know that the army and military industry are basically dependent on the naval industry.


    Purely relying on orders from the Army, I am afraid that even the industry chain cannot be maintained. After all, there are still few high-value-added equipment these years, and rifles, machine guns, and ordinary artillery have all passed the period of huge profits.


    In a sense, the emergence of armored forces also saved the army''s military industry.


    It is a pity that this thing is not practical for Britain at all.


    Normally, you don''t need to use this big killer. When you need it, the enemy has already landed on the British Isles, and the general situation is gone.


    ...


    When peace cannot suppress the world, the devil will come out, and the whole world will fall into "bloody" and "panic".


    From Africa to Europe, and then from Europe to the Near East, Far East, and Indochina Peninsula, the entire world island is immersed in blood and fire.


    However, this is only the beginning. The American continent, lonely overseas, also failed to protect itself. Since the secret negotiations failed, the Ocean Alliance has launched an attack on the colonies of Shinra in the Americas.


    Overnight, Latin America, South America, and the Caribbean became battlefields, and the scope of the world war expanded again.


    Austrian Central America is a great area. Shenluo has been operating there for decades, with a population of over 10 million and a territory of more than one million square kilometers. Extreme mobilization can draw out a million troops.


    Even if the enemy was besieged from the north and south, it still kept the wind down and even burned the flames of war to the hinterland of Mexico and Colombia.


    Austrian South America can barely make do, although the local population is just over one million, it is not a problem to sit on the Andes and rely on the geographical advantage to block the enemy''s attack.


    Moreover, Shinra is not without allies in the Americas. Although there is no direct team, it is not difficult to delay the Ocean League.


    Since the war, except for the fall of Alaska in North America, Shinra has never lost a large area of ??territory.


    Persimmon is looking for a soft pinch. If he can''t beat the boss, he will look for the bad luck of the younger brother. Then Spain will be a tragedy.


    The Americans, who had long coveted Cuba, couldn''t bear their ambitions and stretched out the devil''s hand to the Caribbean Sea.


    It''s just that the luck of the United States was not good enough. After suppressing the rebellion, the Spaniards did not immediately disband the French mercenaries, but instead hired them for a long time.


    The situation in the US-West Cuban War changed time, naturally, the situation was quite different. It was different from the one-sidedness of the original time and space, and now the war started to fall into anxiety.


    Facts have proved that the American soldiers of this year are really not suitable for fighting. Even if they have an absolute quantitative advantage, they are suppressed and beaten by mercenaries.


    If it weren''t for the limited number of French mercenaries and they were unwilling to work for the Continental Alliance, the American troops who landed might have been cold.


    It¡¯s embarrassing to take a collective meal break on the three major battlefields. As the planner of this operation, Theodore Roosevelt only felt pressured.


    There was a voice deep in his heart, constantly reminding him: you must work hard, otherwise you will be company with the hapless Lincoln and become the worst president since the founding of the United States.


    Although Roosevelt took the lead, countries who chose to send troops at this time were actually forced out.


    After contacting the Vienna government in private, everyone knew nothing else. When the British ship sank, everyone followed suit.


    The war has continued to the present, and the British boss has always been very strenuous, just being crushed and beaten by others.


    Sending troops to attack the European continent and helping the British boss win the war is naturally unnecessary.


    Everyone is self-aware. Together, the Ocean Alliance will not be enough for the Shinra family in Europe.


    Since the attack was unavailable, President Roosevelt took advantage of the trend and proposed the "America of the Americans" in an attempt to "protect oneself from the ocean."


    To achieve this, it is not only necessary to have a strong navy; the more important thing is to pull out the nails around and not leave a foothold for the enemy.


    It''s just that the plan can''t keep up with the rapid changes, the enemy is too stubborn to leave the nails, and their methods of pulling the nails are too clumsy.


    Not only did he fail to pull out the nails left by the enemy, he accidentally injured his hand.


    As the battle reports from the front line spread, Theodore Roosevelt''s temper became worse and worse.


    "It''s all a bunch of waste!"


    "A bunch of trash!"


    "The United States is corrupt..."


    ...


    Faced with the constant rants from the president, the military representatives made a haughty disclosure one by one. There is no way, you must be confident about everything you have lost.


    For this operation, all member states of the Ocean Alliance, except Britain and Japan, sent the most "excellent" troops in the country to participate in the war.


    The king started with a bronze record. The coalition forces, which seemed to have absolute superiority, were directly beaten by the enemy on the battlefield.


    Let alone the heavy losses, the key lies in the bankruptcy of the strategic plan. If they cannot drive the enemy out of the American continent, they will not be able to withstand it once the fall is settled in the future.


    The law does not blame the public, and whether it is applicable depends on the occasion. Highly exciting games like participating in a world war have always been killing mistakes, don''t let it go.


    Other countries may surrender, and there may be a glimmer of life; once the United States surrenders, waiting for their destiny is to be split again.


    The failure of private contact is the best evidence. If it weren''t prepared to be cruel to the United States, the Vienna government would not directly demand unconditional surrender.


    From this point of view, the other member states of the Oceanic Union were actually affected by the United States.


    Without this big boss, a small country is simply not worthy of the Vienna government''s special targeting, and let it go.


    Perhaps it was Roosevelt''s scolding that was too bad, or perhaps it was to preserve the last face of the military. Secretary of State Melchor opened his mouth and said: "Your Excellency, now things have happened, and it doesn''t help to hold accountable. The urgent matter is to deal with follow-up issues as soon as possible. .


    The strategy of driving the Holy Roman Empire out of the Americas cannot be shaken. The power of our allies is unreliable, and we have to figure out our own solutions. "


    Flickering is not a long-term solution after all, and governments of various countries are not fools. Sooner or later they will respond.


    I understand that what the Vienna government really wants to target is the United States, and everyone knows how to choose.


    Even if the governments of all countries are slow to respond, the Vienna government will remind them at the right time and guide them to make the right choice.


    "If you can''t win, just join" is not a shame. The real shame is to make mistakes.


    There is only one news left before the allies betrayed. Whenever it is determined that the British Empire will be defeated, countries will immediately choose to cut the flesh to stop the loss.


    It''s nothing more than withdrawing. The most feared thing is that these countries will turn to each other and stab the United States again.


    In this regard, the Vienna government is professional, and is best at turning the enemy''s younger brother into his own.


    The subject changed, but the military representative was afraid to answer. Relying on your own strength is simple, the problem is that you really can¡¯t win!


    The most elite troops in the country were sent out, and as a result, even the Spanish Cuban was not taken down, let alone facing the more powerful Holy Roman Empire.


    Of course, this does not mean that the United States can do nothing about the colony of Shinra. As long as there is enough time, relying on national strength can also drag Shen Luo''s colony in the Americas.


    The reason why everyone is worried now is because time does not allow. The war for hegemony has reached a critical moment, and a bad British empire is gone.


    Without the British boss in front of sheltering the wind and rain, the United States alone would not have the strength to fight against the Holy Roman Empire.


    With the foothold of Central America, even if it is separated by a vast ocean, it cannot hinder the power of Shinra.


    Despite this force, it cannot be all, even one-fifth is difficult.


    But the U.S. military did not fight, and they still had no confidence in facing the two-tier military force of Shinra.


    In particular, the enemy is good at calling friends and friends, even the arrogant Britain is in a situation of being besieged. If the United States is changed, there will be more countries participating in the siege.


    Seeing this scene, President Roosevelt''s inner anger became even stronger. It''s just that the military doesn''t live up to it, and it''s not a day or two, and no more scolding will help.


    The lack of military luck in the United States is also due to history. The immigrants who came to the United States themselves came to avoid war in Europe. They were natural anti-war people.


    Especially after the Civil War, the anti-war ideology became even more popular. For the votes in the hands of the people, congressmen have catered to their names and turned into anti-war people.


    The military power that rose during the war was quickly suppressed by politicians. Not only has the army been compressed, the parliamentarians are even unwilling to issue the rank of general.


    In this context, the military has become a good boy, but good children are not good at fighting!


    Including this war, the voice of the people against the war is even higher. If it were not for the nearly unanimous support of the major domestic capitalists, the United States would not participate in it at all.


    "Is there no plan for the military?"


    In response to Roosevelt¡¯s sharp gaze, Brigadier General Matthias bit the bullet and replied: ¡°The enemy has been operating in Central America for a long time, and even sent a prince to serve as the governor. This is evident in the importance.


    As we all know, the Holy Roman Empire ruled colonies and adopted the oldest enfeoffment system. Under this system, enfeoffed nobles had a large number of private armies.


    At present, most of these nobles are the first generation, and they are all Titans from the battlefield. Although they have retired, they still hold military posts in the reserve..."


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 Chapter 1139： Landing countdown

    The explanation is to cover up, no matter how strong the reason is, it cannot cover up the fact that the US military is inadequate. Repeated emphasis on the strength of the enemy is nothing more than making excuses for failure.


    But don''t make excuses, you have to be in the wrong. Even if you want to show the courage to take on the side, it is definitely not this time.


    No one expected the situation to reach this point. Before launching the offensive, Roosevelt could not have imagined that the seven countries of the Ocean Alliance could not even take down their enemy colonies.


    Looking through the history books, you will know that the vast territory of the United States was captured from the colonial empire.


    At that time, each of these countries was stronger than the United States, but because of geographical factors, the ultimate winner was the United States.


    There are still British people holding on to the front, blocking the connection between the enemy and the colony. It is the best time to start. There is no reason for multi-nation cooperation to fail.


    The foolproof plan ended in failure. Unlike previous territorial struggles, this time the enemy behaved exceptionally brutal.


    Just hit a nail in Cuba, anyway, the enemy¡¯s strength is insufficient, as long as it consumes it, there is hope of victory.


    Central America, the most important Austrian species, is in trouble. The local immigrants are all hedgehogs, so they **** them when they touch them.


    The intent to invade was just revealed, and the coalition forces had not yet been assembled, so they had to fight out first.


    The two allies of Mexico and Colombia have now been held in the ground by the enemy. If the United States does not take action, they will surrender.


    As for other allies, the top three in South America have a bit of fighting power. However, in Roosevelt''s view, the "three strong" had too much water and had nothing to do with the "strong".


    The two powers of Argentina and Chile can''t help but how can a country with a population of less than one million be considered a powerful country.


    The most important thing is that the two countries will not be able to send troops to reinforce Colombia without pulling out this nail and stabilizing their rear.


    Allies who fight with soy sauce ignore it first, just because Brazil has sent tens of thousands of reinforcements, it cannot protect the Republic of Colombia.


    In this context, the United States will divide its forces, and at the same time, it will reinforce Colombia and Mexico, and by the way, it will take Cuba.


    The military is obviously overwhelmed with such a heavy task. Unless you are fighting a war of attrition and using your national strength to slowly grind the enemy to death, you really won''t see a chance of winning.


    It''s just that the reality is cruel. As the war progresses, the international situation is becoming more and more unfavorable for the Ocean Alliance.


    The country that was originally inclined to Shinra is now ready to move. If Britain loses again, these countries will probably end.


    Everyone does not care whether other countries participate in the war, but the confederate countries next door must consider it.


    Although the British used economic means to tie up the confederate states and keep them neutral, the political thing may be repeated at any time.


    It was difficult to pull the nails, but if another group of enemies were added, the subsequent battles would be even more impossible.


    It is too late to regret, political slogans have been shouted out, the ambition of the United States has been exposed, and the Vienna government is now even more unlikely to let them go.


    "The America of the Americans" can also be understood as the "America of the Americans." If this goal is achieved, Theodore Roosevelt will become one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States, just like the original time and space.


    Unfortunately, the door opened badly, and suffered a blow. But at this point, only bite the bullet and fight.


    Even if you can''t win, you must prove your strength on the battlefield so that the enemy will not dare to insult.


    There is no need to reach the top level in the world. As long as the US military demonstrates the combat effectiveness of a second- and third-rate country, the Vienna government must think twice when settling accounts after the fall.


    ...


    In the English Channel, with the launch of the "Sea Lion Project", all the main navies of the Continental Alliance countries gathered here.


    There are more than 180 warships, large and small, and the scene is huge. Especially the 36 super battleships headed by them are even more magnificent.


    If the British can launch a sneak attack and kill the fleet in front of them, the Continental Alliance will not be able to turn over for at least five years.


    But looking at the planes hovering in the sky, you know that it is impossible to launch a sneak attack without first solving the eyes of the sky.


    Just think about it. The Air Force is Britain''s shortcoming. Whether it is flight altitude, flight speed, or flexibility, British fighter jets are one era behind.


    The backwardness of the entire industrial system cannot be caught up in a short while. No matter how much you invest, it will take time.


    On the unobstructed sea, there is no dominance in the air, only to be ambushed.


    Just look at the Royal Navy. Seeing that the war is about to start, the Royal Navy has been slow to enter.


    There is no shortage of good ports in the English Channel, but the problem is that the ports are within the bombing range of enemy aircraft. When this time passes, the sheep will enter the tiger''s mouth.


    Originally, after the completion of the navies of the Continental Alliance countries, the Royal Navy would not have the advantage. If it were bombed by the enemy air force, it would be even more difficult to fight.


    The Malacca naval battle is a typical case. The enemy first wounded a warship with an airplane, and then the navy rushed to make up for it, easily securing the victory.


    learn from mistakes. The Royal Navy, which has learned its lessons, decided to stay away from the Shinra Air Force.


    In normal times, you can hide. Now the enemy is going to land on the British Isles, and you will be gone for hiding.


    As Secretary of the Navy, Swinding is now under great pressure, for fear that he would accidentally ruin the Royal Navy and become a sinner in Britain.


    Of course, he is not the only one who feels the pressure. There is one high-level British government, and all of them are now under "high pressure."


    Just like before the storm, the air was filled with a depressive atmosphere, suffocating.


    ...


    "From the information collected, the enemy has completed the assembly and will launch an attack on us in the near future.


    The time has come to test the British Empire. Although we have lost in previous wars, we will never give in. We will fight to the end.


    Unlike any previous battles, our military strength is now unprecedentedly abundant, and 40 million British people are our strongest backing.


    The enemy chose to attack the British Isles. The turn is a mistake. Here we have..."


    ¡ª¡ªOn April 27, 1905, Prime Minister Campbell''s "Declaration on the Defence of Britain".


    To judge whether a country or a nation is great or not, you will know by its performance in times of crisis.


    Being able to stand out from many competitors and dominate the world, Britain naturally has its advantages.


    As the situation continues to deteriorate, perhaps everyone has realized the danger, and the internal struggle of the British government has gradually eased.


    Although the opposition parties are still attacking the government, they are only talking about it now. In fact, they have given up on holding back.


    After continuous media propaganda, everyone from the princes and nobles to ordinary British people knows what this war means.


    Under the control of the Continental Alliance, the war machine of the British Empire was finally operating at full speed.


    Finally, the internal unity was formed, but Prime Minister Campbell was not at all happy. If possible, he would rather not have this domestic unity achieved under the threat of the enemy.


    "Everyone is one mind, and everything is equal." It''s just a political slogan. What really determines the outcome of a war is strength.


    For the British Empire, the situation has deteriorated to the point of being out of control. Even if he wins the British Defense War, he can only temporarily avoid the danger of subjugation. Wanting to win the war is still far away.


    Secretary of the Army Marcus: "In order to intercept the enemy''s landing, we have deployed one million troops along the English Channel, and there are 500,000 mobile units in the rear that can be reinforced at any time.


    In addition, we organized one million militiamen to be responsible for logistics and transportation. If the battle is urgent, reinforcements can also be made.


    However, this is only the worst plan. If possible, it is better to keep the enemy out of the British Isles.


    Once the flames of war burned to the mainland, we would lose even if we wiped out all the enemies. "


    It can be seen that the Army really did its best. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the army has successively reinforced 500,000, 150,000, and 50,000 troops to India, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Indochina Peninsula.


    In order to maintain the stability of Ireland and Scotland, a total of 180,000 troops were stationed in the two places.


    With a population of 40 million in Britain, so many troops have been mobilized, and it''s really an effort to eat milk.


    Especially among these 40 million people, there are 3.5 million Scots and 4.4 million Irish.


    The Scots are no more. Although there are contradictions, they still agree with Britain on the whole.


    Ireland is different. In the past half-century, people have been bullied too badly. The local population has dropped from 8.2 million in the mid-nineteenth century to 4.4 million now, full of grievances.


    Fortunately, the island of Ireland is located at the back, otherwise the enemy will land from Ireland and there will be lead parties everywhere.


    For safety reasons, the conscripted Irish and Scottish soldiers were basically sent to the colonies.


    A large number of young men were taken away, and the place was temporarily stable. But if you want them to contribute to this war, you can''t count on it.


    Even though he tried his best, Marcus still had no idea. The enemy is the entire European continent, and it is too difficult for the lobster soldiers to single out the group.


    "The navy is also ready to fight for the empire at any time. We are confident that we will win, and the ultimate victory must belong to the great Britain.


    It¡¯s just that the enemy¡¯s air superiority should not be underestimated. Before the decisive battle begins, it is best to defeat the enemy¡¯s air force first, and then hold them back. "


    Shouting the loudest slogan, doing the most sincere thing. It''s not Swinding''s counseling, but it''s really hard to fight this war.


    Together, the navies of the Continental Alliance countries are not weaker than the Royal Navy in terms of the number of capital ships and the total tonnage of warships.


    If it were not for the multinational coalition forces on the opposite side, and the command could not be consistent, the Royal Navy would not have much to win.


    One of the few wins was erased by the enemy''s air superiority. As a result, the Royal Navy dared not arrive at the battlefield, and had to wait for the last minute to reduce the risk of air strikes.


    Both the army and the navy have good reasons, and the air force is embarrassed and cannot shirk it. One of the most central factors in the deterioration of the situation to the present level is the inability of the Air Force.


    It''s worse than the original time and space. At least during World War II, the British fighters were no worse than the Germans, and the American nurses also made blood.


    Now limited by industrial strength, the performance of locally-produced aircraft is quite poor. The fighter aircraft produced by the Americans can only be used for daily training, and if they are used for decisive battles, they will be rewarded.


    The Air Force wants to work hard, but reality does not allow them to break out. Finally swallowed his anger, and accumulated a wealth of money for several months, but it has just begun to take shape and will face bitter battles.


    Attilio, the Minister of the Air Force, who had no idea, naturally did not dare to pack his votes now. After all, his family is accumulating strength, and the enemy is not idle.


    Comparing the strength of the aviation industry of the two countries, if Britain builds one fighter jet, Shenluo will be able to build four or five planes. In addition, the gap will be even greater with the Continental Alliance.


    As for emulating Japan''s recruitment of pilot death squads, that is a joke. After finally waiting for more than a dozen people to sign up, it turned out that they hadn''t waited for the battle and then flinched.


    There is no way, there is no social atmosphere in Britain, unless it is a hot-headed, calm down, no one can do such a deadly job.


    If you really want to implement it, you still have to wait for the moment of crisis, and then go to fool the hot-blooded youth. It is best to mobilize and fight immediately.


    After hesitating again and again, Attilio said fiercely: "After several months of hard work, the Air Force has accumulated 3,000 fighters and 500 bombers...


    Once the defense of the British Isles starts, we will do our best to entangle the enemy''s air force and create opportunities for the navy.


    Unless our entire army is annihilated, we will never allow the enemy''s air force to intervene in the decisive battle at sea! "


    Forced to make this decision, Attilio''s heart was bleeding. But now there is no way. The air force will land on the British Isles if the air force does not rise to the top.


    Regardless of the fact that the army is now strong and strong, it seems to be able to defend the British Isles; if it really fought, it wouldn''t be worth it.


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Adam: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japanese government have reached an agreement to introduce 200 pilots from Japan to the death squad, which is expected to arrive in London in 20 days.


    At the same time, we also communicated with the revolutionary parties of various countries. They agreed to mobilize a group of enthusiastic young people to join the war, and the Air Force can give priority to selection.


    In addition, we have also funded national independence movements in France, Poland, Bulgaria, Afghanistan, and Finland. They will launch an uprising in the near future.


    Originally, we also found the Hungarian Independent Organization, but unfortunately they have lost their fighting spirit and dare not return to lead the revolution. "


    I have to admit that John Bull''s diplomatic method is to slip, even in a passive state, he can toss things out.


    Fortunately, all those present have seen strong winds and waves, or else they would be talking nonsense for this. It is the first time everyone has heard of the introduction of the death squad. It is estimated that this is the first time since the beginning of the world.


    However, it is not surprising to think about it. Japan is now anxious to show itself and let the Vienna government know that they are not easy to provoke, so that they can settle their accounts safely through the future autumn.


    If the overall national strength is not available, the military''s combat effectiveness will be mediocre. The only thing that can make everyone afraid is "dare to fight hard."


    Only by letting everyone see that the cost of the labor force expedition is too large, and it is not directly proportional to the benefits, can they dispel the idea of ??the Continental Alliance after the fall.


    To prove this, it is not enough to play with the Spaniards in the Far East. It must be shown in front of European countries. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you have a deterrent effect.


    At exactly this time, the British were willing to pay a big price to introduce "talents", and the two sides hit it off.


    ...


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 Chapter 1140： Battle of the English Channel

    Along with the howling of aircraft, the British offensive and defensive war that shocked the world officially kicked off.


    Naturally, the fierce air battle started first, with the respective naval fleets below, and now it is no longer for both sides to retreat.


    The planes in the sky are fighting fiercely, and the warships below are also engaged in a life and death duel. The Continental United Fleet has been fighting with the Royal Navy, and the battle that determines the fate of the two camps has begun.


    The chief of staff of the Holy Roman Empire, Morquez, has personally been on the front line, directing multinational coalition operations, and Crown Prince Frederick has personally served as the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces.


    Just by looking at the specifications, you know that this is a war that can only be won and not lost.


    In fact, such personnel appointments are also forced. The commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is not something that everyone can assume. The ability is second. The key is that the identity or prestige must be high enough to coordinate the relationship between allies.


    Of course, there are such people, Shenluo, but after considering the ¡®¡®high-powered master¡¯¡¯, there is not much room for choice.


    In theory, Franz is naturally the best candidate. With the prestige accumulated over the years, as long as Franz stops there, everyone has to be obedient, no one dared to jump out and prick.


    Unfortunately, reality does not allow it. During the war, there are more places to coordinate in the country, and it is inseparable from the emperor.


    In this context, the position of the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces naturally fell to Frederick.


    Anyway, the most important task of the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is to coordinate the relations between the coalition forces of various countries, and professionals are responsible for the specific military command.


    If you carefully study the personnel appointments of the various battlefields of Shinra, you will find that on the main battlefields of Southeast Asia, Central America, and Near East, the highest military commanders are all royals.


    From this point of view, this war is also the Shinra imperial family strengthening its control over the army.


    There was no moth, mainly because Franz was pressing on it. The deeper reason was that the emperor was generous enough to buy people''s hearts and even took care of the lower-level officers and soldiers.


    Now everyone is thinking about winning the war quickly, so that the spoils can be distributed quickly, and there is no fief if there is no power.


    The general trend is so, even if a few people have other ideas, they can only hold back in their hearts.


    The target of the empire''s allegiance was originally the emperor. It has continued the tradition of thousands of years, and it is not possible for new ideas to break down in a short time. Especially in the Holy Roman Empire, where the aristocratic system is still at its peak, the influence is even smaller.


    The military has no objection, and the government cannot have any objection. In the Holy Roman Empire, the separation of military and government is not a joke, and politicians who dared to reach out to the army have long been cold.


    For the first time he commanded an army of one million, even though he was only responsible for coordinating the relationship between the parties, Frederick also felt the pressure.


    Unlike the last gilding, there is something to do now. Armies from more than a dozen countries are gathered together, and it is difficult to smooth the relationship, let alone fight together.


    If you simply calculate the combat power, 1+1 at this time is not equal to 2, and 1.6 is considered good cooperation.


    And the more countries participating in the coalition forces, the more powerful the coalition forces will be weakened. In essence, this attack on the British Isles is a battle with a bunch of pig teammates.


    Regardless of how many pig teammates are pitted, the coalition must still have it. Even Monaco, a small country, sent a company to make up the numbers.


    In addition to the need for cannon fodder on the battlefield, it is more political.


    In the long run, the more countries **** now, the greater the strength to suppress backlash in the future, the more stable the newly established international system after the war, and the stronger the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire.


    The Calais Allied Forces Command, looking at the combat staff who shuttled back and forth, listened to the telegram of ¡®Didi¡¯, and Frederick, who had a lot of energy training, felt a burst of irritation for no reason.


    Waiting anxiously is the most stressful, it is better to go to the front line to watch the battle. It''s just that the notion of''''the son of a daughter can''t sit down'' has taken root in Frederick''s mind, and he can''t help him be willful.


    As time passed, the confrontation on the battlefield became more fierce. The English Channel had been enveloped by gunpowder smoke, and the sea had changed color.


    The sound of gunfire overwhelmed the sound of the tide, deafening. From time to time, there are planes falling, slapped against the sea, and stirred up waves.


    Fighting on the sea is even more brutal. The roar of explosions talked about the light of the cannon giant ship, and the rolling waves talked about the afterglow of the setting sun.


    This is the most glorious era of the cannon giant, and it is also the beginning of the cannon giant¡¯s decline from prosperity. The emergence of aircraft carriers has changed the mode of naval warfare.


    The wind and waves in the Atlantic can only continue this last wave of life for the cannon giant. The battle of the English Channel is destined to become the swan song of the cannon giant.


    The two sides had a total of more than 400 warships, and they directly drove them apart, as if they were two dueling knights.


    No matter how exhausted the spirit is, no matter how heavy the injuries are, both sides are fighting endlessly for the glory of the knight.


    In the fierce melee, the fleets on both sides lost their formation. This is a pediatrics. The battle has been under way, and there is hardly any unharmed warship.


    Some hapless destroyers and cruisers were accidentally involved in the battleship duel. The scene was miserable. Even the warship possessed by the mold **** was directly cut into two sections.


    In the blood and fire, both sides were blushing. Everyone''s thinking has fallen into a standstill, and there is only one goal in mind-to kill the enemy.


    Some violent people even drove the warship directly into the past after the hull was severely damaged. The scene was extremely tragic.


    With the passage of time, the number of sunken warships on both sides is constantly increasing, and the true story is that "one general accomplishes a hundred ships sinking."


    This is a close battle. Although the Royal Navy has the highest quality and more warships, it has fewer dreadnoughts than the coalition forces.


    In the era of the artillery giant ship, whoever has bigger warships and sharper artillery will have the advantage.


    In order to entangle the extra dreadnought ships in the Shinra Navy, the Royal Navy can only fight with three or five ordinary battleships, risking being sunk.


    With skillful tactical coordination, the two sides also played vigorously. The continental coalition¡¯s superiority in the number of dreadnoughts has not really been brought into play.


    There is no way to bring the navies of various countries to the battlefield together. The number of warships has increased, but tactical cooperation is unsustainable.


    It seems to be uniting, but in fact everyone is still fighting on their own. The cooperation of the domestic fleet is okay. Once it fights with allies, it becomes very clumsy.


    Judging from the situation of the confrontation on the sea alone, the overall situation is equal, and no one can see at a glance which side will be the final winner of this naval battle.


    Compared with the anxiety on the sea, air combat is much clearer. Looking at the number of fighters that fell in a single cluster, everyone knows who has the upper hand.


    The gap is always a gap, and it cannot be made up with a few slogans or a few flicks.


    However, compared with the previous London air combat, the British Air Force is obviously much more mature now. As soon as the battle broke out, they swarmed, almost relying on the sudden outburst of quantity advantage to push back the Shinra Air Force.


    It''s a pity that it was still missing the last one. With subsequent fighters coming, this advantage was quickly reversed.


    The first opportunity gained was quickly wiped out. At the end of the battle, he could only rely on his blood to restrain him.


    Dumplings popped up in the sea, stuffed with airplanes, stuffed with warships, and a variety of subdivided flavors, making the ocean appetite.


    The weather gradually dimmed, and it was difficult to pinpoint the target clearly on the battlefield, and both sides had to summon gold to retreat.


    There was already a mess on the sea at this moment, and the night saved both sides of the war. It''s just that no one can tell what will happen tomorrow.


    After the ceasefire, the two parties sent search and rescue boats to rescue the soldiers who fell into the water with searchlights. I am invincible, as long as the living are caught.


    At this moment, everyone has no thought of fighting, even if they meet, they will pretend not to see them, and then walk away.


    Of course, the most important thing is that the search and rescue ship is not armed, so you can''t go up and collide, right?


    At midnight, Crown Prince Frederick, who was still waiting in the headquarters, finally got the daytime battle report.


    The naval battle was not lost. For the Continental Alliance, this is definitely exciting news. Yes, everyone''s requirements are so high.


    As far as the Continental Alliance is concerned, it does not matter whether the naval battle is won or not. As long as it can be maintained without losing, or if it is not lost too miserably, it is a strategic victory.


    Only after reading the battle report, Frederick was not happy.


    Losing both ends is good news. The industrial strength of the Continental Alliance is stronger, the speed of replenishing warships is faster, and there is absolutely no problem in fighting for consumption.


    But some allies were destroyed by the regiment, and there was more than one.


    During the daytime battles, the navies of Montenegro, Sardinia, Sicily, and Belgium were all annihilated; only one destroyer remained in the Greek Navy, and the Nordic Federation Navy suffered more than half of the casualties.


    The navies of the above-mentioned countries have few ships. Even if the group is destroyed together, it has little military influence, but the political influence is much larger.


    As the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, Frederick now needs to give the suffering masters a plausible explanation.


    Greece and the Nordic Federation, which have suffered heavy losses, are no more. There is no eye on the battlefield. I can only blame my bad luck. When the spoils were distributed after the war, it was enough to compensate a few more warships.


    But with regard to the countries that have been destroyed, they can''t be so perfunctory. Without defeat, the entire army is annihilated, and it is difficult to keep allies from thinking too much.


    I want everyone to accept the reality, at least to prove that they were not used as cannon fodder in the daytime battles, and the annihilation of the entire army is also a normal battle damage.


    Unfortunately, this thing is not clear at all. Even if there are survivors and the navies of other countries can prove, the suffering master will selectively ignore it.


    Politics are often the same as children. Most of the time, crying children have milk to eat, and good children who do not cry or make trouble are often ignored.


    If you don''t sell such a good opportunity to make up for it, then you are simply sorry for the sacrifice made by the Navy.


    If nothing else, this is just the beginning. In the ensuing battle, more and more similar troubles occurred.


    For example, Monaco, which dispatched a company of troops, and Montenegro, which dispatched a battalion of troops, are the masters who may be destroyed every minute on the battlefield.


    In fact, the land warfare is okay. The big deal is to put them behind as logistics soldiers, or send them to maintain order in the occupied areas.


    In the past years, the Vienna government has also organized groups to brush copies many times, and there has been no group annihilation, and the response experience is considered rich.


    This time the situation is different, the army can be put back, and the warship can''t hide in the snow and go into battle.


    One more ship in a naval battle, one more hope of victory. Even if it is just a thousand-ton destroyer, it may become the last straw to crush the camel.


    If the navy continues to maintain a tie, the air force gradually gains the upper hand, and the landing operation is fully launched, the enemy will definitely attack the troop carrier.


    The number of troops sent by small countries is limited and can be packed in one ship. If you are unlucky enough to catch up with the enemy''s attack, it is very possible to feed the fish directly into the sea.


    There is no alternative. Maintaining an alliance requires at least a smooth solution, and there is a limit to the care of small countries.


    Regardless of how many troops are sent, you will have to go to the battlefield in the end. Otherwise, not only other allies will have opinions, but even the officers and soldiers of the country will have opinions.


    Where the responsibility lies, no matter how troublesome it is, it must be done. In addition to these issues, the logistical supplies of the troops of various countries, the cooperation during the war, and the fire support provided at critical moments, all require coordination.


    The commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is actually a comprehensive post that is grasped by politics, military affairs, and diplomacy.


    Because of the special circumstances of the war, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces was given the right to make arbitrary decisions.


    High-ranking positions are never easy to do. It can only be regarded as the beginning of trouble, far from reaching the peak.


    After closing the battle report, Frederick''s brows tightened, and he asked a little hesitantly: "Your Excellency Chief of Staff, in the daytime battle, our army has suffered such heavy losses. What are the results of the battle?"


    The loss was really big. According to incomplete statistics, there were 37 warships sunk during the daytime battles, including three conventional battleships. Almost all warships suffered varying degrees of damage.


    Fortunately, the super battleship has thick skin, and the worst is only half body failure. It did not sink directly, and it can be rescued back.


    318 fighters were shot down by the enemy, and thousands of fighters were damaged. Nearly all participating aircrafts need to be overhauled. Air force losses are the most since the beginning of the war.


    As for the specific personnel losses, there are too many countries involved, and they cannot be summarized for a while. Preliminary estimates are that the number of deaths will not be less than 10,000 and the number of wounded will not be less than 15,000.


    Morks waved his hand and said: "It hasn''t been counted yet, so it must be no small thing. From the analysis of the situation on the battlefield, it is certain that the enemy has fallen more fighters and sunk warships.


    However, this cannot be generalized. We have an advantage in the air force, so we should have a good advantage.


    The navy can''t tell. After all, we have more new battleships, the enemy fights with old warships, and it is normal for more warships to sink.


    Comprehensive calculation of damaged warships, the existing naval combat power in the short term, who is more dominant is still unknown. "


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 Chapter 1141： Psychological gap

    When the coalition forces were suffering from heavy losses, the London government was even more gloomy.


    The Royal Navy, which had high hopes, not only failed to achieve a victory like the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves, but also not even a victory.


    For Britain, the end of both ends is failure. In the daytime battles, the Air Force has tried its best to create opportunities for the Navy, but failed to achieve its strategic goals. It will be even more difficult to want such an opportunity later.


    Without mastery of the air and unable to suppress the enemy''s navy, the subsequent defense of the British Isles will be inevitable.


    Looking at the battle report in his hand, Campbell was speechless for a long time. From the above group of cold numbers, it can be seen that the Royal Navy has really been desperate.


    Failure to achieve victory is not because the Royal Navy did not work hard, but because the enemy is too powerful.


    Looking at the data on paper, even a military novice knows who is strong and who is weak. Yes, the Royal Navy does have an advantage on conventional warships, but as a dreadnought warship, it is missing a whole 7 ships.


    Able to beat both sides with a weak attack and a strong record, the Royal Navy already deserves the name of the overlord. But this is not enough. What Britain needs is victory, a hearty victory.


    ¡®¡¯Everyone has read the battle report. Both the air force and the navy suffered heavy losses in the daytime battle. The number of people killed in the battle alone was as high as 14,000, a record high since the war began.


    Weapons and equipment have suffered heavy losses, and it will be difficult for us to organize a second such battle for a long time to come.


    At such a high price, we have also achieved amazing results and severely damaged the enemy''s navy. But this is far from enough, the enemy''s strength is stronger than we expected.


    Whether you want to admit it or not, the plan to rely on the navy to intercept the enemy¡¯s landing has failed. The next battle to defend the British Isles will become more brutal and bloody. ¡¯¡¯


    There is no rejection, no accountability, and it''s just a matter of fact. It''s not that Campbell''s morality is high, it''s really meaningless to talk about it now.


    The voice of the outside world criticizing the government has hit the sky, and the position of the cabinet government in the minds of the people has long since fallen to the bottom.


    Campbell''s own reputation has also deteriorated sharply. If it were not for political correctness and the domestic media, he would be the worst leader in the history of the British Empire.


    But the worst prime minister has been crowned. Lord North, Spencer Percival, and Duke of Wellington, none of these seniors could stop him from reaching the summit.


    After all, it is a monarchy, and the worst leader must be a "criminal king." The media must also be politically correct, and Campbell, who has been recognized as "incompetent", can only follow closely behind.


    Of course, this is based on the premise that the war has not ended; if it is defeated, everyone will not be so easy to talk.


    What''s interesting is that Campbell''s cabinet, whose prestige has fallen to the bottom, has not been dismissed by Parliament. Especially recently, even the impeachment proposal has disappeared.


    It seemed that all the competitors disappeared overnight. The ready-made handles delivered to the door are useless.


    On the contrary, it was Campbell''s cabinet who submitted resignations to the king many times, hoping that there would be talents to turn the tide.


    Unfortunately, Tianzongzhi did not come out. Even King Edward VII, who reshaped the authority of the British monarchy, kept a low profile after the outbreak of the war, pushing all government affairs to the cabinet and acting as a treasurer.


    We can''t blame everyone for being snobbish, because the stalls left by the previous few terms are too bad and the endgame is too difficult to clean up.


    Even if it was lucky to win the war, Britain would suffer heavy losses. As a government leader, not only cannot win prestige, on the contrary, he will hold criticism for it.


    This was the case of the original world war in time and space. The government that led Britain to win the war was ousted as soon as the war ended.


    Although the ages are different, the political logic and essence are still the same. Smart people would never wade into this muddy water.


    Of course, Campbell''s cabinet has done a good job, and it is also an important factor in being able to stay in office.


    Ordinary people may not understand it, but the elites understand how difficult it is to fight against the entire European continent with one country.


    "The Army is ready to fight to the death. We will defend the British Isles at all costs and let the enemy understand that landing is the biggest mistake.


    But defense alone cannot win a war. Moreover, the enemy this time is the entire European continent. To win this war, the navy and air force must have a more active strategic plan. "


    Shouting the loudest slogan and pushing the matter to his colleagues, Marcus didn''t mean to be ashamed at all.


    As Secretary of the Army, Marcus knew too well how well the lobster soldiers were.


    Originally, the lobster soldiers were also considered elite, and their combat effectiveness was also among the best in the world; unfortunately, after the army expansion, the combat effectiveness of the troops deteriorated sharply.


    Whether you want to admit it or not, the current lobster soldiers are a mob.


    Since the Army cannot complete the important task of defeating the Continental Alliance, it can only be handed over to its colleagues.


    Anyway, the army has always been raised by stepmothers. When you spend as much military expenditure as you do as much work, in a crisis, you should top it up first.


    Fortunately for the Minister of the Air Force, as a new service, the Air Force does not usually allocate much resources, and it makes sense that it cannot defeat the enemy.


    The Secretary of the Navy is embarrassed. For a long time, the Navy has the largest budget, and every time it competes for the military budget, it is indispensable to talk about the security of the British Isles.


    Now it''s time to defend the British Isles, but they have lost the chain.


    "The enemy is powerful" is not a reason. In the past, the cowhide of the Royal Navy blew through the sky, but the current performance simply cannot satisfy everyone.


    The shy and angry Swinding could only lower his head, pretending to hear nothing.


    There is no problem with the counterattack, and we will wait until the new warship is in service. As long as the gap in the battleship is filled, Swinding is confident in the Royal Navy.


    It just takes time. Although the shipyard has been working overtime, it still takes time.


    Up to now, the shipyard in the north has completed the construction of the main body of the warship and is about to launch. Other shipyards have been more or less delayed due to the impact of enemy air strikes.


    But time on the battlefield waits for no one, and the Royal Navy cannot fully control sea power, so the enemy can **** the army to the British Isles.


    Although the army has strengthened its defenses, Britain¡¯s coastline is so long that it is impossible to take care of all of it. It can only give priority to areas of high strategic value.


    Once the enemy has landed successfully, no matter where he landed from, the political impact will be fatal.


    The Ocean Alliance is already raging, and if such bad news comes out, it is forcing everyone to fly separately.


    The room fell silent, leaving only the sound of their pulses, and the depressed atmosphere made it difficult to breathe.


    Seeing that he could not hide, Swinding slowly said: "The losses during the day are too great, and most of the warships have to face major repairs. In the short term, we will not be able to contract the enemy to fight again.


    However, we will dispatch high-speed warships and submarines to attack enemy troop carriers and logistics ships.


    As for the full counterattack, we plan to put it in three months. At that time, our new batch of warships will be in service, which will reverse the strength of the two sides. "


    Right now is the weakest period of the Royal Navy. Once again, it will go out to fight the enemy decisively and use ordinary battleships to contain the enemy''s "dreadnoughts".


    This "containment" requires a price in blood. The daytime battle is enough to illustrate this point, as a result of which 5 battleships sank.


    The cost is so heavy, the record is only to damage the enemy ship.


    In contrast, the duel between dreadnoughts is much more harmonious. After the melee, many dreadnoughts were seriously injured on both sides, but none were sunk directly.


    Not surprisingly, the hit rate of artillery in naval battles was inherently low, coupled with the thick armor of the dreadnought, the defense was sufficiently strong.


    Unless it is hit by the main gun several times, it will be partially damaged at most, and it will be fatal.


    As long as luck is not too bad, the survivability of the Dreadnought in naval battles is still very strong.


    There were very few dreadnoughts in the original time and space, and they were directly sunk in a warship bombardment; on the contrary, in the era of aircraft carriers, many were killed by planes.


    For the time being, there is no need to worry about aircraft carriers. The English Channel is such a large place, and the air force can arrive in less than an hour, and land is a natural aircraft carrier.


    "The Air Force will also sneak attacks on enemy troop carriers at appropriate times. However, we still have to avoid encounters like this during the day.


    After the Japanese death squad arrives, we will choose the right time to launch a sneak attack on the enemy''s main navy.


    In a short time, we still need to accumulate strength. We can only provide fire support in daily warfare to a limited extent. "


    Strength is the foundation of everything, and the air force itself is not strong enough, so Attilio naturally doesn''t speak hard.


    The most aggressive strategy is also limited to sneak attacks. You don''t have to think about it if you are a decisive battle.


    Even if the Air Force wanted to explode, it could not produce enough aircraft and pilots. In a battle like the daytime, it is impossible to organize a second wave in the short term.


    ...


    After listening to the military''s opinion, Campbell''s expression on his eyebrows changed drastically, as if he was engaged in a fierce struggle.


    In the end, rationality prevailed, and it would be difficult for Britain to win this war in the current situation, whether he wants to admit it or not.


    Unless the international situation changes drastically, the major member states of the Continental Alliance collectively reverse themselves, or the Holy Roman Empire collapses from within, Britain will be able to come back.


    In anticipation of such a great change, it is better to pray to God and directly hit the enemy by a meteorite.


    The military tragedy is even worse politically. The probability of winning the war is almost zero, but it is still possible to win the war decently.


    In the British Empire at the beginning of the 20th century, it was a real big business. Even if Africa is gone, it is still a behemoth.


    In the past, this was a symbol of Britain''s glory, but now it is an obstacle to their retreat.


    If you have a big family and a big business, you will inevitably be concerned about it. Interests are moving, and if you want to end the war in a decent way, you must first eliminate the prying eyes of the hungry wolf.


    With so many member states of the Continental Alliance, if you say that they have no ambitions for the wealth of the British Empire, they are probably just like Monaco.


    Anyone with a bit of strength is now grappling with each other, waiting to carve up the feast. It is not easy to want everyone to stop.


    After hesitating for a while, Campbell said fiercely: "Don''t wait any longer, send back all the revolutionary parties we have taken in. All the hidden sons buried in the European continent will be activated. Provide support to them as much as possible..."


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 Chapter 1142： Qishangquan

    Just when the British government decided to hold all the bargaining chips stud, the ending of the Battle of the English Channel was also broadcast by the Vienna government.


    The morale of the Continental Alliance skyrocketed, and those who were still vacillating at the beginning have also moved closer to the Vienna government.


    If it is not for too many countries involved and too many interests involved, it will be difficult to finalize it for a while, and the Continental Alliance has already expanded.


    On the contrary, the Ocean Alliance is bleak. How much people expected the Royal Navy before, but now they are disappointed.


    The boss is not strong, and the boys are also very embarrassed. If it weren''t for the current situation that doesn''t allow everyone to back down, I''m afraid everyone will have to vote with their feet.


    Fortune Wushuang comes, misfortune never comes singly.


    On May 27, 1905, the Continental Allied Forces led by Shenluo joined forces with the Russian army going south in the Khorasan area. On the same day, the Tehran garrison, which was heavily besieged by the Continental Allied forces, lay down their weapons and surrendered. The Persian Empire was officially destroyed.


    Originally Persia''s defeat was justified. Facing the offensives of European countries and being able to resist for five months, the Persian Empire has already performed superbly.


    Despite the support of allies, this is also a remarkable achievement. If the British Isles borders the European continent, whether Britain can sustain it for five months is still unknown.


    But at this point in time, it''s too much for everyone to think about it. A sad mood of rabbit death and fox, spread in the Ocean Alliance.


    The intricate British government is now unable to calm the emotions of its allies, and even their own emotions have no time to adjust.


    Open the map and you will know that India is dangerous. Fortunately, the Suez Canal was blocked. Otherwise, the enemy''s navy would go east and cover the army from attacking from the sea, and the situation would worsen.


    It¡¯s not much better now. India is already trapped in a two-line battle. Maybe it will have a third-line battle in the future.


    The only thing that can be relied on is the location. The coalition forces will cross the Persian plateau in the west, and logistics transportation is a big problem.


    In fact, the biggest reason the Persian Empire was able to last for five months was also because logistics restricted the use of coalition forces.


    There is no way. Except for the main cities, most areas of Persia have no railways, and they can only rely on human and animal transportation.


    The only railway was destroyed by the Persians. In order to ensure the logistics of the troops, the Vienna government even mobilized hundreds of transport airships.


    With the continuous forward movement of the front, the coalition headquarters also moved to Zahedan. As the victor of the war, Grand Duke Friedrich did not see a smile on his face.


    "All the way to India", the slogan is simple to shout, and if it is really implemented, trouble will come.


    Logistics is the biggest flaw. At this moment, the coalition''s biggest mission is not to fight, but to repair the railway that was destroyed by the enemy.


    It is ironic to say that most of the railways in Persia were built by the British, but these railways have now become the biggest aid for the coalition to attack India.


    Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was defensive against the Persian Empire, and the railway specifications built by the dung sticks in Persia were also varied.


    In order to repair these railways, even the train skins are specially customized from China. Looking at the report in his hand, Friedrich had some doubts that he was not the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, but an engineering commander.


    There is no way, the war with Persia is over, but the place is still unstable. Railway repair work can only be done by the military itself.


    It''s no wonder that Alexander the Great failed to make his way to India when he was on the Eastern Expedition. Look at the terrible traffic and you will understand.


    Regardless of how bad the traffic and conditions are, pushing the front to India is a strategic victory.


    At this point, it is only a matter of time before the Continental Alliance is willing to invest in it.


    Everything has two sides. While winning strategically, the Continental Alliance is also turbulent.


    There is no doubt that rich India is the best "cake". The Vienna government made an early promise not to get involved in India and let everyone divide it up.


    The Continental Alliance is mostly small countries, and apart from Shenluo and Russia, no one can monopolize India. The Vienna government announced its withdrawal early, and the only competitors left were Britain and Russia.


    It is not difficult to expel the British. In the face of the siege of the entire European continent, the possibility of Britain holding India is very slim. The trouble lies in the expulsion of the British.


    Without a common enemy, allies become competitors. Interests are moving. Although the Russian Empire is still strong, this will not shake everyone''s determination to peek at India.


    One-to-one, no one is an opponent of the Russians; once the group is held, the situation is very different.


    Anyway, there is still Shen Luo pressing on it. In name, everyone is allies. Even if there is a contradiction, the Russians can''t directly fight.


    There is no need to go to war directly with the Russians, just to compete secretly, who counsels who is the grandson.


    A war without gunsmoke kicked off within the Continental Alliance. Pulling hind legs, playing black hands, all kinds of stigmatizing methods are rushing to stage.


    Soon the lawsuit hit Franz''s desk, and then naturally continued to tear. In the face of interests, does it mean that mediation can be mediated?


    What''s more, it was originally planned by the Vienna government to provoke conflicts between European countries and the Russians, and India was even thrown out for this.


    If it is not for the consideration that the war of hegemony is not over, it is not suitable to stir up disputes now, otherwise Franz will have to personally end up to help the flames.


    The Vienna government didn''t care about the matter, and the two sides were happily pinching, but at this time the British''s dark hand was activated again.


    Strikes, strikes again, from Lisbon to St. Petersburg, strikes broke out across Europe.


    Different from the previous support of the Revolutionary Party¡¯s convergence, this time the British completely let go of their hands and feet, playing with whatever harm they do, without considering the subsequent impact.


    Not only repatriated the Revolutionary Party, but also sent professionals to help formulate the revolutionary outline. Regardless of whether it can be successful, at least the painting is very successful.


    The deceived revolutionary party members, as if they had been beaten up in blood, worked desperately into this revolutionary wave.


    The Russian Empire, which has accumulated the most contradictions and the most corrupt bureaucracy, has naturally become the hardest hit area of ??this storm.


    Strikes in other countries are really just strikes. The social environment does not allow it, and even if the revolutionary party¡¯s slogans are louder, it will be difficult to start a revolution.


    The Russian Empire is different. As the first country to participate in the war, Russia is also the country most affected by the war.


    It has mobilized nearly three million troops and supported two-front operations at the same time. The economy will not be affected if it is not affected.


    Despite the support of the Vienna government, this support is also limited. Most of the war funds and materials were raised by the tsarist government.


    If this is the case, the size of the Russian Empire is not unsustainable, and the bureaucracy will be the worst.


    Nicholas II was never a powerful monarch, and naturally he could not deter the domestic bulls, snakes and ghosts. When the opportunity to make a fortune comes, it is inevitable to "make three or five battles."


    It seems inconspicuous, but layer by layer, it is a heavy burden on the people at the bottom.


    Life is difficult, the capitalists jumped out and fell into trouble. On the one hand, they are hoarding and speculating on prices. On the other hand, they deduct salaries and increase working hours.


    The people have no money in their pockets and their lives are unsustainable. It doesn''t matter, there is a tailor-made loan shark.


    Experts and scholars who should have given the warning, under the power of capital, continue to sing hymns and frantically advocate...


    With the constant concentration of wealth, social conflicts have also increased day by day, creating opportunities for revolution.


    On June 1, 1905, the Polish masses who went on strike had an armed conflict with the military and police on Vitus Avenue. The Polish Independence Organization took the opportunity to launch a rebellion.


    After the "6.1" revolution happened, it was like pouring a scoop of water in a boiling oil pan, splashing in all directions instantly.


    On June 4, the national independence movement broke out in Bulgaria; on June 6, the independence movement broke out in Finland; on June 11, there was an anti-Russian riot in Lithuania; on June 15, the Ukrainian area...


    Before that, in May, the Afghan National Revolutionary Party launched an armed revolution and fired its first anti-Russian shot.


    It''s just that anti-Russian riots frequently occur in Afghanistan, and the guerrillas have never been wiped out, and they have not attracted everyone''s attention.


    On June 22, French laborers in Siberia rioted, and the Siberian railway was interrupted.


    On June 26, the Ottoman immigrants exiled to Siberia also participated in the rebellion.


    This is not over yet. In early July, a rebellion also occurred in Grozny, Caucasus.


    On July 11, the Kazakhs in Central Asia also joined the anti-Russian movement, and the Central Asia Railway was forced to be interrupted.


    ...


    So many independence and rebellion are obviously not planned by the British family.


    Regardless of the rest, just look at how the Revolutionary Party returned to Russia and where the weapons and equipment came from.


    European countries cheat the Russians together, and it is difficult for the tsarist government not to be unlucky. Moreover, the Russian Empire still leaks everywhere, creating opportunities for everyone.


    Unfortunately for the Russians, the European countries have not been able to stand alone. The revolution is contagious, especially when the British are still on fire.


    On June 18, the Portuguese Republicans launched a coup, and Carlos I fled in a hurry.


    On June 24, religious conflict broke out in Madrid, the capital of Spain, resulting in 7 deaths and 16 injuries. The conflict between reformers and conservatives escalated.


    On June 27, the Republican movement broke out in Italy, the Grand Duke Lucca fled in a hurry, and the Papal state was also hanging by a thread.


    On the same day, an anti-war movement broke out in Hanover, demanding the Vienna government to end the war and restore peace.


    On June 29, an anti-Russian demonstration broke out in Prussia.


    On July 1, an anti-war demonstration broke out in the Netherlands.


    ...


    It''s messed up, and the entire European continent is in a mess from east to west.


    The British only got their heads up, and the rest are all countries playing freely. He pits you, you pit me, I pit him, pits and pits around, no one can be alone.


    The Continental Alliance was in chaos, and Britain was not able to escape. As the protagonist of this war, how could there be no contradictions in the country?


    After the Battle of the English Channel, the peaceful days of the British Isles came to an end, the public''s delay to the war reached its peak, and the voice of civil anti-war was rising.


    On June 16, 1905, an anti-war strike movement broke out in Bradford, followed by big cities such as Sheffield, Liverpool, London, and Dublin.


    Especially in the Dublin area, the momentum of the independence movement has also risen with the tide. If there are not enough garrisons, I am afraid that the locals will not only fight the war, but will fight for independence.


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 Chapter 1143： Downfall

    Although Qishangquan had a serious backlash, it had to be admitted that its power was great. Especially when European countries have contributed to the flames, the power of the outbreak is even greater.


    The Siberian Railway was interrupted, and the good situation in the Russian Far East was turned into water; the Central Asian Railway was cut off, and the Alliance''s offensive in India was interrupted.


    In the outbreak of civil unrest in the Russian Empire, the Tsarist government was too busy to take care of itself and could not take care of the frontline Russian troops.


    The Russian army in the Far East cannot reach it, but the Russian army in Central Asia, as an ally, cannot watch them hungry, especially since the coalition forces have successfully joined forces.


    Fortunately, India is rich enough to obtain some supplies on the spot as supplies, otherwise Franz can only order the withdrawal of troops.


    Although there is no withdrawal now, don''t even think about launching an offensive for a while. Suddenly there were 800,000 more mouths, squeezing a large amount of the coalition''s capacity.


    Not only the Indian battlefield was affected, but even the progress of the "Sea Lion Project" was delayed.


    The continent of Europe is in chaos, how can France be stable? There was no major disturbance, because the Allied forces were going to land on the British Isles and temporarily live in France.


    With millions of troops gathered, no matter how big the chaos is, it can be put out. After the failure of several successive rebellions, the Revolutionary Party stopped playing an armed uprising and started a strike movement instead.


    Affected by the general strike, the railways in France were once interrupted. In order to stabilize the rear, the coalition forces had to extinguish the fire in the backyard.


    In a place as large as the European continent, countries are very closely connected, and the situation affects the whole body.


    To stabilize the backyard is not only to help the French government stabilize the situation, but also to help other allies stabilize the situation.


    For example: help the Portuguese king restore.


    Although the Republican Party has also stated that it will join the alliance and continue to fight against Britain, it is the enemy of the alliance at this point in time and there is no room for negotiation.


    Allies, it is natural to help each other. With the exception of France and Portugal, where the Allied forces were personally dismissed, the rest were spontaneous actions by governments.


    Whether this help has a positive effect or a negative effect remains to be further studied.


    Anyway, in Franz''s opinion, without the selfless dedication of allies, the turmoil in Europe would be at most only one third of what it is now.


    There is nothing to blame, politics is the way it is. The contradictions between European countries have a long history. Even if an alliance is pulled down, it does not mean that the contradictions do not exist.


    The opportunity is here, and there is no problem if there is no black hand. Anyway, it''s all done by the British, so there is no need to be polite.


    Whoever has many enemies is the most intuitive manifestation at this time. Without any accident, the Russian Empire, from the Eastern Rebellion to the Western Rebellion, and from the Southern Rebellion, topped the pitted list with absolute advantage.


    There was a lot of trouble within the alliance, but the Vienna government ignored it. It''s not that Franz doesn''t want to act, but that his family has also participated in it, and he has no confidence in speaking.


    Anyway, things have already happened, and it''s too late to stop. It''s good for everyone to make the mud and dump the pot to the British and maintain the unity of the alliance.


    Let''s make trouble, the British Empire after the Battle of the English Channel is already a "withered mound at home", so it doesn''t hurt to clean up later.


    No matter how much noise outside, as long as there is no turmoil inside Shenluo, Franz can sit and watch the world.


    Benefits are the eternal driving force. Looking ahead, the British will be pulled down and replaced by their own superiors. The internal unity of the Holy Roman Empire can be described as unprecedented.


    Just look at the final outcome of the trouble. The anti-war movement in Hannover just kicked off and was suppressed by the state government.


    Britain¡¯s local influence still failed to outweigh its benefits. For their own interests, the Hanoverian nobility, the military, and the bourgeoisie were very firm in their main battle.


    Even the pro-British factions now want to overthrow the British in order to inherit the rich legacy of the British Empire.


    The anti-war has not only cut everyone''s financial path, but also cut everyone''s future.


    The hatred of hindering the road is not shared.


    In this context, the anti-war will naturally not have good results.


    The fact is also true. The experts and scholars who called on the people to fight against the war were accused of "British spies" just as they shouted a few slogans.


    Then, there is no more. The troubled times use heavy codes and offend all interest groups. Even if they can save their lives, there is no hope for a future.


    In contrast, the Prussian anti-Russian elements are much happier, only to be warned.


    The anti-Russian movement in Prussia has lasted for decades and has long been one of the residents'' daily activities.


    On certain days, people will hold parades every year. Now it''s just a few days in advance, and it''s not a big deal at all.


    On the surface, there is no impact, but the political impact is too great. The anti-Russian elements have not been dealt with, and it is a political signal that the "Vienna government is against Russia" in the eyes of the outside world.


    In a sense, everyone dared to attack the Russian Empire without hesitation, and it was also affected by this.


    Misleading is good. Franz will not explain it at this time. It is because the Prussian government has nothing to do with the Vienna government.


    Although this is true, the Constitution of the Holy Roman Empire clearly stipulates that unless it is a major event involving national security, the central government cannot intervene in the internal affairs of the state unless it is actively invited by the state government.


    The anti-Russian demonstrations obviously did not involve national security. It is even more unlikely that the Prussian government will give up its high degree of autonomy for this trivial matter.


    Facts belong to facts, but politics is to complicate simple things. If an explanation is made now, it will fall into the eyes of the outside world as "there is no silver or three hundred taels."


    With this effort, it is better to support the Irish independence movement. At least it can further attack the British and shorten the duration of this war.


    ...


    In St. Petersburg, with the outbreak of the revolutionary wave, the leaky house of the Russian Empire became more and more misty in the wind and rain.


    Entering middle age, Nicholas II has matured a lot in both his temperament and political skills, but he is still unable to clean up the current mess.


    Wars, strike waves, revolutionary waves, and independence waves all collided together.


    In fact, the strike movement in the Russian Empire had already begun two months ago.


    It''s just that the number of people who participated in the strike was not as high as it is now, and it did not spread to the whole country.


    With the joint efforts of the tsarist government and the capitalists, the turmoil was soon calmed down, but the problems involved were not fundamentally resolved.


    Prices continue to rise, and overtime hours continue to increase. The only thing that does not change is wages.


    A large number of social contradictions were originally accumulated, and the revolutionary movement supported by the British naturally became the fuse.


    It happened that when the Russian Empire needed help most, allies jumped out and fell into trouble.


    For example: In addition to the limited support of the British, the Finnish independence movement has made greater contributions to the Nordic Federation.


    Another example: the supporter behind the Polish independence movement is the Kingdom of Prussia.


    ...


    These support activities are not limited to spiritual support, but real money.


    If you investigate further, you will find that the main commander of the rebel army was still serving in the military of various countries a few months ago.


    In order to do things, people don''t want to face them, so naturally they will not be afraid of the czarist government''s protests.


    It can only be said that the era belonging to the Russian Empire is over. Even if the Tsarist government repeatedly declared that it would retaliate in the future, it could not shake everyone''s determination to do things.


    There is no way, the European hegemon is now the Holy Roman Empire. It doesn''t matter if you secretly engage in things secretly. If you want to send troops to attack a sovereign country, you must first ask the boss whether you can agree.


    In fact, even if the Vienna government does not interfere, the Russian Empire cannot do much.


    There are too many participating countries. If it is really an enemy, it is still unknown who beat whom.


    The issue of retaliation is not anxious, the most urgent thing is to pass the current hurdle.


    The strike movement spreading across the country is still intensifying. Strikes have occurred in almost every city with a population of over 100,000.


    What worries Nicholas II more is the endless rebellion in the country. So far, the population involved is almost 30% of the total population of the Russian Empire.


    Open the map, and at a glance, half of the Russian Empire is planted with rebel flags. If it is not handled well, the Russian Empire will be cold.


    "boom!"


    The cup in his hand fell to the ground, hot coffee splashed all over.


    "What, the Austrians cut off our supply of strategic materials?"


    Fortunately, Nicholas II was not nervous. The strategic materials provided by Shinra have accounted for half of the total materials since the war.


    If these materials are suddenly gone, what should be done to fill this gap? If the supply of strategic materials is insufficient, what will the Russian army do to suppress the rebellion, and what will it do...


    Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhailovich explained: "It is not a complete cut, but a temporary reduction in the supply of strategic materials to us, and approximately 10% of the previous share can be retained.


    The reason given by the Vienna government is: in order to guarantee the supply of logistic materials for our Southern Army Corps, it can only reduce the strategic material quota provided to our homeland. "


    Hearing this explanation, Nicholas II was choked instantly. I want to condemn, but I can''t say it.


    Although it is a joint operation, because of geographical factors, the logistics of the Russian army is currently independent of the Allied forces.


    Now that there is a rebellion in Central Asia, the Russian army in India is cut off and can only be supported by the allies.


    Suddenly there are 800,000 more troops, and the strategic materials needed are naturally not a small number. Such a big gap does not mean that it can be filled.


    From the standpoint of the Allied forces, reducing the input of strategic materials to Russia and using it to fill this hole is undoubtedly the best choice right now.


    In the end, it was all used in the Russian army. The Vienna government promised to provide general strategic materials without reduction, and it was not a breach of contract.


    The problem lies on the bright side, and Nicholas II cannot object. Otherwise, the 800,000 Russian troops on the front line will be hungry.


    But suppressing domestic rebellions also requires a lot of strategic materials.


    In particular, the rebels occupied the Central Asia Railway and the Siberian Railway. The strategic materials that the Tsarist government had hoarded along the railways also fell into the hands of the rebels.


    Realizing that the major event was not good, Nicholas II hurriedly ordered: "Immediately send people to communicate with the Vienna government and ask them to increase their strategic material quota."


    Hope is slim and we must try, or the fight to suppress domestic rebellion will be difficult to fight.


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 Chapter 1144： The difference between politics and military

    The European countries pitted the Russians together, the Continental Alliance fell into infighting, and the Ocean Alliance finally got a short respite.


    Japan was the first to benefit. Unlike the smooth sailing in the original time and space, the Russo-Japanese War was full of twists and turns.


    Especially after the defeat of the Malacca naval battle, the Spanish navy came to make trouble every few times, and the Japanese Empire almost collapsed.


    Airline safety is threatened, the transportation fleet is often attacked, and the supply of logistical materials is insufficient. Naturally, the Japanese forces on the front line will be affected.


    If it were not supported by the enthusiasm of the officers and soldiers, I am afraid the front would have collapsed long ago. Even so, the front line retreated from Vladivostok to the bank of the Yalu River.


    The shadow of failure looms over the Japanese, and desperation continues to spread, and the Japanese government has even begun to prepare for the back.


    At this critical moment, the Spanish navy, which was active in the Sea of ??Japan, suddenly stopped coming.


    Immediately after the news of the great chaos in Europe came, the Japanese government''s sinking heart became active again.


    Especially after receiving news that the Siberian railway was interrupted, the Japanese felt that they were doing it again. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for European countries to cheat the Russians together.


    ...


    "Don''t be busy and optimistic. The situation has not fundamentally changed. From a global perspective, the Ocean Alliance is still at a disadvantage.


    The internal fighting in the European Union is not fierce. With the Vienna government pressing on it, all countries are secretly attacking at best.


    Now countries are targeting each other, in addition to the conflicts accumulated in the past, mainly for the distribution of trophies.


    But the prerequisite for sharing the spoils is to win the war. On the point of winning the war, the positions of European countries are unanimous.


    The most important thing is the current dispute, the Holy Roman Empire did not directly participate in it. If the conflict continues to escalate, the Vienna government will definitely come forward to mediate.


    Our top priority at the moment is not to defeat the Russians, nor to open up colonies, but to find a way to survive.


    We cannot pin all our hopes on the British. We must consider the new international situation we need to face after the defeat of the Ocean Alliance. "


    A basin of cold water poured down, extinguishing the military''s blind optimism, Ito Bowen only felt tired.


    The situation on the battlefield in the Far East has indeed reversed, but behind this reversal, the factors of human manipulation are too obvious.


    The Siberian Railway was interrupted, and the logistics of the Russian army had problems, but the logistics of the Japanese army was not much better.


    If it were not for the enemy''s navy to deliberately release water, it would be difficult for the Japanese government to send strategic materials to the front lines, so what else?


    Defeat the Russians, annex the Far East, and then plot the entire East Asia.


    Such a strategic plan, Ito Hirobumi can''t even think about it. Unless the Ocean Alliance wins the war, as a victorious country, Japan may have a chance to take a few steps forward.


    If the Oceanic Alliance was defeated, as a loser in the war, it would be good for Japan to keep its homeland. Don''t even think about the colonies.


    Yamaxian Yutomo: "Ito-kun, you are too pessimistic! The performance of the British in this war is indeed disappointing, but it is not to the point of being defeated soon.


    I have studied the history of European wars. Such large-scale wars have lasted for more than ten years, decades, or even hundreds of years.


    On the contrary, the previous anti-French war, which ended in less than two years, was truly an alternative.


    No matter how bad the background of the British Empire is, it will always be no problem to compete with the Holy Roman Empire for three to five years.


    We will have a firm foothold in the Far East when they decide the outcome. The effort is not directly proportional to the benefit, and the Austrians will not go on an expedition. "


    There is nothing wrong with the fact that all camp confrontations in European history lasted for a long time.


    The main reason lies in the limitation of productivity, and everyone''s national strength is limited, unable to support long-term continuous operations.


    Usually they are fighting, and both sides can''t hold it anymore, so they suspend their troops and go home, and continue to work after a while.


    After entering the 19th century, the situation has changed. The previous anti-French war is a typical example.


    Both sides are able to support millions of armies in off-production operations, just because of direct duel, there is no need for so many cuts.


    The times are different. Just refer to past historical experiences. If you are addicted to it, it is inevitable to be led.


    These problems are not unexpected by the military. The main reason is that the interests move people''s hearts, and indulging in them is already a fan of the authorities.


    On the one hand, we have to deal with international changes, on the other hand we have to suppress the thoughts that the domestic military should not have.


    ...


    Compared with Japan''s radicalism, the other member states of the Ocean Alliance are much more rational.


    Europe is indeed in chaos, but chaos is within control. Only the Russian Empire is out of control.


    Obviously, all countries saw that the victory of the war was imminent and kicked out the Russians ahead of time, reducing the number of trophies.


    Moreover, it is not only the Continental Alliance that has fallen into chaos. The Ocean Alliance also caught fire in the backyard.


    Britain was caught in the double impact of the strike and the anti-war wave and the Irish independence movement. The British Empire also needed time to put out the fire and was unable to launch a full counterattack within a short period of time.


    The troubles in the United States are even more joyous. Not only did the anti-war wave erupt, some states even unilaterally announced their withdrawal from the war.


    Join if you want to join, quit if you want to quit, like a child who hasn¡¯t grown up, it¡¯s willful.


    Mexico and Colombia, which were hit by the war, reacted even more intensely.


    On July 24, 1905, a coup took place in Bogot¨¢. The original republican government fell. The new government is actively embarking on diplomatic actions to withdraw from the war.


    I don¡¯t know if I can retreat completely. Anyway, for the first country to withdraw from the Ocean Alliance, the Vienna government is very face-to-face. The frontline has ceased fire and it is waiting for the outcome of the negotiations.


    Since the fall of the Massimiliano regime, Mexico has been trapped in a warlord melee, and the central government has only been unified in name.


    Such a country obviously does not have the ability to launch wars abroad.


    The Mexican Republican government has been able to maintain it until now, and Britain and the United States have made great efforts. Without the intervention of international forces, the restoration of Massimiliano would have been successful with the support of the Vienna government.


    Participating in this war was completely pressured by the boss behind it, and the United States did indeed send reinforcements. This was the courage to stud.


    Then, the tragedy began to happen. The elite troops of the United States of America, who had high hopes, staged a flower-like gift as soon as they entered the battlefield.


    Although the Mexican army is also a mob, there have been more civil wars, and everyone''s combat effectiveness has not increased much, but the ability to save lives on the battlefield has increased.


    The weird scene appeared. It was also defeated. The Mexican army suffered less than one-third of the American army''s casualties. You know that the Mexican army participating in the war is twice the number of American troops.


    The blinding numbers of casualties fell in the eyes of the Mexican warlords, and they came to a conclusion-"The United States is not as powerful as its own."


    As soon as this conclusion came out, everyone directly lost confidence in the Ocean Alliance winning the war, at least there was no hope in the Central American battlefield.


    For their own benefit, each one is preparing for the future. Some guys who were originally inclined to the monarchy system even publicly played the banner of Massimiliano.


    South American countries are not at peace either. Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, known as the "Three Powers in South America," also broke out massive anti-war demonstrations.


    Although the pro-British faction is powerful, the pro-Austrian faction is not for nothing. Before Britain had the advantage of sea power, everyone wouldn''t mind following a little bit cheaper. Now that the situation has reversed, of course it will change its face.


    Originally annoyed that a breakthrough had not been made on the battlefield, but now I was only lucky. No breakthrough on the battlefield means that much substantial damage has not yet been caused.


    The lower the damage, the lower the hatred will be pulled, and the lower the price to pay to smooth the hatred will naturally be.


    Shamelessly, you can also shift the responsibility to the British, claiming that you are forced to be involved in "being in Cao Ying and heart in Han".


    Submit a certificate, throw a few scapegoats out, and pay a little more for the loss, and that''s what happened.


    Similar cases have long been seen in European history. The countries of the Americas were born in Europe, and naturally they were not less affected.


    For many countries of the Ocean Alliance, the European Union¡¯s involvement in civil strife is the best opportunity for everyone to disembark.


    If you miss this point in time, and you want to retreat, the price you need to pay is not so little.


    Looking at the busy situation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Shinra, we know that something big will happen soon.


    ...


    As if stimulated, Secretary of the Army Fislav: "Now launching a landing operation, this is impossible!


    The strength of the British is still there. Without destroying the enemy''s air force and navy, the risk of landing is too great. "


    The "Sea Lion Project" is not easy to implement. The original three empires of time and space failed. Although the situation of Shinra is better now, the main forces of the British navy and air force are still good.


    In the event that halfway through the landing, the enemy burst out desperately, then things will happen.


    Any great country can burst out incomparable power at the time of life and death.


    The British Empire that dominates the world is not a sick cow of later generations. In times of crisis, there is absolutely no lack of desperate spirit.


    Foreign Secretary Leo: "Your Excellency, don''t get excited. The risks of landing operations are indeed great, but the benefits involved are also great!


    There is no need to directly occupy the British Isles, as long as the landing is completed, it doesn''t matter if the landing site is a bit off.


    The coastline of the British Isles is so long, there are always places the enemy cannot take care of. As long as we are fast enough, it is not impossible to send a small number of troops to occupy a foothold.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently instigating against the member states of the Ocean Alliance, and some people are already tempted, but they still have the last glimmer of illusions about the British.


    As long as they break their last illusion, the Ocean Alliance will soon fall apart. Together with the other countries we secretly wooed, it is enough to set off an anti-British wave around the world.


    At that time, perhaps there is no need to attack, and the British themselves will surrender under internal and external pressure.


    Even if there is a risk, compared with the rich benefits, it is enough to carry out this adventure. The big deal is to send the troops of the allies to the past, and now it''s time for them to dedicate. "


    Nothing wrong, allies are used to cheat. The war of hegemony has been carried out so far, and only one Russia is really being pitted, and no one dares to believe it.


    Now it is time to take risks, and it is justified to let allies go first. Without sacrifice, how can one be qualified to share the spoils?


    You must know that this war was mainly fought by Shinra, and everyone just followed suit with soy sauce.


    Feslav was lost in thought, politics and military are not the same. The "Sea Lion Project" was formulated by the military, and it is obviously more focused on the military.


    In the military, to defeat the British Empire, it is enough to occupy London, and the remaining small rural areas are not important at all.


    But politically, it is completely different. Regardless of where the coalition forces land from or whether they can keep up with subsequent operations, as long as they gain a foothold in the British Isles, it is considered a successful landing.


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can take advantage of this achievement and dignifiedly fudge governments of countries that have fallen into hesitation to help everyone make the right decision.


    "You can try, but..."


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 Chapter 1145： Paratroopers out

    The war was bloody. Since the Vienna government decided to start the landing plan ahead of schedule, the fighting in the English Channel has become more bloody.


    Overnight, the Continental Alliance seemed to change its combat style. No longer caring about the casualties of the troops, played a cruel game of exchange.


    There is no technical content, pure power competition. To fight against the entire European world with one''s own power, such a game of exchange is undoubtedly a "high pressure" for the British Empire.


    London


    "Since the end of July, the enemy has gone mad. They have continued to attack us. This time the main direction of attack is no longer London.


    Coastal ports, large and small, have been subjected to tragic air strikes, even the fishing village wharf.


    Just like bombs don¡¯t require money, in the past short month, the enemy dropped more than 50,000 tons of bombs on England.


    Speaking purely in terms of the results of the direct bombing, I very much doubt that the enemy''s record is not enough for the gas to be deployed.


    Affected by the enemy''s bombing, our defenders deployed along the coast also suffered heavy losses. In particular, the loss of shore artillery was more than three hundred. "


    Army Secretary Marcus said with a pale face.


    Regardless of the cost of the enemy, England is miserable anyway. Because of geographical factors, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have all escaped.


    More than 50,000 tons of bombs fell on England. Counting the previous bombings, England has been baptized by hundreds of thousands of tons of bombs.


    From the English Channel to the port along the Strait of Dover, there is not one intact. Either it was directly destroyed by artillery fire, or it suffered heavy losses.


    So many bombs are directed at ports, cities, factories, and densely populated areas, and it is hard to think that the casualties are not heavy.


    Affected by this, the Royal Navy shrank to the rear. If the enemy launches another landing operation, it will take a day for the Royal Navy to come over.


    Although it has not been stated clearly, the accusations against the Air Force have already been overstated.


    In the face of everyone''s gaze, Attilio, as the minister of the air force, what bitterness is in his heart!


    The air force has really tried its best, but the enemy is also desperate. I couldn''t win a head-to-head confrontation, and finally set up a trap. As a result, my plane couldn''t catch up with the enemy.


    Every air battle ended in failure. Even if the British Air Force wants to get more frustrated and brave, the family cannot stand the toss!


    Britain¡¯s aviation technology is lagging behind the times, so don¡¯t count on allies.


    At most, some parts and core components such as engines are purchased. Even if British companies are willing to open up the supply of technology, they will not be able to digest them within three to five years.


    In this context, it is not surprising that the war can not keep up with technology, production capacity, and personnel reserves.


    "Don''t look at me, you all know how much the air force has suffered. The war has only been underway for more than half a year, and the air force has fallen more than 4,000 fighters.


    The pilots changed three waves, and the first batch of old pilots are now more than half killed.


    In order to fight for air supremacy, we repeatedly compressed the pilot training time. The shortest training time was less than half a month, and they were forced to go to the battlefield.


    Now that the air force has reached its limit, if it wants to continue to increase the combat intensity, the air force must withdraw from the military establishment. "


    In order to preserve the vitality of the Air Force and save face, Attilio didn''t care at all. If you don¡¯t sell badly, the Air Force will be burned out.


    It is the limit of the air force to be able to barely guard the airspace of London with the cooperation of ground air defense forces. If you want to take care of other regions, you are dreaming.


    Don''t say that the Air Force can''t do it, and even ground air defense forces can''t take care of the whole country.


    Unlike the precise positioning of later generations, missiles can chase enemy planes, and the hit rate of anti-aircraft artillery and machine guns these days is very touching.


    If you want to intercept the enemy''s fighters, it is not just a few machine guns or a few anti-aircraft artillery that can be used. It must be an established large-scale anti-aircraft firepower group.


    Taking London as an example, the British government has concentrated thousands of anti-aircraft machine guns and nearly a thousand anti-aircraft artillery, so that it can barely achieve air defense with the cooperation of the Air Force.


    Britain¡¯s resources are limited, and it is very reluctant to keep London. It is impossible for other small rural areas to invest so much resources.


    There is not enough ground-to-air defense firepower, purely singled out between air forces, this battle simply cannot be fought.


    "The air force is indeed in trouble. The enemy''s offensive has been very brutal recently. In the past month, we have shot down more than 800 enemy planes, and the enemy''s offensive has not slowed down.


    Combined with the enemy''s continuous bombing of the port and forcing the Royal Navy to retreat, it can be preliminarily judged that the enemy is preparing for landing.


    In order to meet the upcoming British defense war, the air force is indeed not suitable for consuming too much force. "


    The Minister of Military Affairs said pertinently.


    This explanation is not satisfactory, but everyone has to accept it. If you can''t win, you can''t win. The Royal Navy has not been able to win, so how can the Air Force be extravagant to win by the weak.


    Foreign Secretary Adam: "The European chaos alone cannot delay time. As long as there is no major chaos within the Holy Roman Empire, the enemy''s offensive will not be affected too much.


    The empire now needs victory, the Vienna government is launching a diplomatic offensive, and the positions of many neutral countries have been shaken.


    Even our allies are starting to move around. Some guys even contacted the Vienna government in private, just to negotiate good terms.


    If the strategic situation does not improve for a long time, the next situation will be very bad for us. "


    Today, Adam is desperate. The name of the worst minister of foreign affairs can''t be washed away in this life, and now it has the meaning of being broken.


    Without changing the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the one hand, there is no smart person willing to jump into the hole. If you replace one who is not smart, it is better to let Adam continue to do it.


    Although the diplomatic results were not satisfactory and the state of mind of the Minister of Foreign Affairs was also problematic, everyone still recognized Adam''s true ability.


    Anyway, the Minister of Foreign Affairs mainly coordinates diplomatic work, and the specific work is still the civil servants below. As long as the plan is well done, the morale of the individual will not affect the overall situation.


    Of course, there is no shortage of thoughts that everyone will die together. After all, it has not been defeated yet, even if it is infamy, it will not be more serious than after the defeat.


    Without waiting for everyone to unify their positions, the Secretary-General rushed in and said in a trembling voice: "There was an urgent call from the front line. At around 10 o''clock this morning, the enemy simultaneously sent Weymouth, Poole, Isle of Wight, Worthing, and Eastbourne. Wait for 13 areas to launch landing operations.


    According to the intelligence sent by the reconnaissance plane, the enemy''s main navy is approaching London, followed by troop carriers, and it is very likely that they will attack London. "


    After winning the battle report, Campbell''s face instantly lost his blood. The full-blown landing offensive, regardless of priority, obviously does not conform to military logic.


    Once the British army seizes the opportunity and catches one of them, or a few of them, it is easy to suffer heavy losses.


    Looking at the map on the wall, everyone in the military has begun to stare at them, completely unaware of what the enemy wants to do.


    Even if it is a feint, choosing two or three places is enough. It can not only achieve the effect of confusing the audiovisual, but also ensure that the force is relatively concentrated, and no one can take advantage of it.


    After calming down, everyone¡¯s unanimous reaction was: the enemy lost his mind


    Secretary of the Navy Swinding took the lead to break the silence: "The fighter plane is here. Since the enemy dared to disperse the forces, we should not be polite. We will destroy one of them first!"


    Don''t worry, the Royal Navy has lost face in the previous two great sea battles.


    If you can''t get a record to consolidate your position, I''m afraid it will be impossible for the Navy to imagine that it is now the dominant one.


    The goal is a good choice, it must be to attack London all the way. As for other regions, I won¡¯t be in a hurry for a while.


    ...


    The sea breeze blows away the heat in the hot sun. The small town of Greer in the Strait of Dover still maintains the tranquility of the past.


    Due to the limitation of natural conditions, although it is near the sea, the small town of Glyer does not have a decent port.


    The coasts are mostly precipitous cliffs, and there are a few flat areas, and the extension of the continental shelf is too flat to be a port at all.


    The temporary port dug out by hand can accommodate fishing boats of several hundred tons. Even if the large warships enter, they will be stranded as soon as the tide recedes.


    Such a terrain is obviously not suitable for a large army to land. Naturally, it will not be the focus of British defense. A company is symbolically stationed, and the militia in the town is the entire armed force.


    The British government''s eyes were all attracted by the large-scale landing operations, and there was no time to worry about a marginal town.


    Major John, as the town''s defense attach¨¦, is now leisurely patrolling the line of defense. Although they don''t think it will be dangerous, people have to find something to do, right?


    Leaving the big city with lights and drunken greens and coming to this remote town, John''s daily life was broken.


    Greer, a traditional agricultural town, lacks almost all entertainment activities. Even if there is an occasional banquet, it will not be in John''s eyes.


    It can be said that there is nothing in the small town of Greer except for the good scenery. But John was still satisfied with stationing in this small country place.


    Although there are various shortcomings, there is one thing that other regions cannot match, and that is-security.


    It is common to see enemy planes passing overhead without seeing the enemy dropping a bomb, which is enough to illustrate Greer''s strategic and economic status.


    As a high-achieving student of the Imperial Army Academy and a noble background, Major John had more choices, but he refused all of them, resolutely choosing the position of the town garrison officer.


    Even if it was said that he did not seek improvement and was greedy for life and fear of death, John laughed away.


    Making contributions on the battlefield is nice to say, but war is deadly.


    If he can win, John naturally doesn''t mind fighting for it. It is a pity that the strength of the two sides in this war is too far apart, especially the army, there is no hope at all.


    The glory of the nobility is important, but the prerequisite is to survive. As an emerging aristocrat, John does not have the chivalry spirit of old aristocrats.


    Being able to go on the battlefield is already considered a face to the queen. You know that many emerging aristocrats simply refused to perform military service.


    Don''t ask why, the question is: I have too much money at home, and I can''t bear to die.


    Capitalists are unwilling to perform military service and become capitalists of nobles, and this is no exception. There is no courageous spirit in his bones, and he is naturally unwilling to go to the battlefield.


    This point is completely different from Anglo-Austria. In Britain, as long as there is more money, you can become a nobleman through internal activities; while in Shenluo, there is no military merit, and no amount of money can cross the noble threshold.


    The kernel is different, and the final result is naturally different.


    The same was true in Britain in the original time and space. Almost all the old military aristocrats who fought desperately on the battlefield during World War I and World War II, the new aristocracy was far less interested in defending the empire.


    The ending was very ironic. The final home was destroyed in the battlefield to defend the country. There was no hair left, but the guy who made a fortune in the war took away the fruits of victory.


    learn from mistakes.


    With lessons learned, the British Empire, which no one wants to shed blood and sacrifice for the country, will naturally come to its end.


    It is still too early, and the "smart man" like Major John is still being despised.


    The roar of the plane sounded, and the guard yelled in panic: "Major, the enemy plane is coming, many..."


    Glancing at the running guard, Major John sternly reprimanded: "I''m not deaf or audible. I don''t need your reminder.


    Isn¡¯t it the enemy¡¯s fighter plane? What''s the fuss about..."


    Before the words were finished, small black dots fell from the sky, and then there was a violent noise, which stirred up dust and building fragments, and the scene was a mess.


    With hundreds of bombers targeting an inconspicuous small town, Major John only felt that his brain was not enough.


    No need to waste your mind, because in the airstrike just now, Major John was stunned by the explosion.


    After the bombing was over, the umbrella blossoms were falling. If you look closely, you can still find a person hanging under the umbrella.


    The sporadic resistance continued, but without the commander''s garrison, it was already difficult to exert its due combat effectiveness, even though they had no combat effectiveness.


    Facing the invincible enemy, the improvised militia took the lead in opening the prelude to surrender.


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 Chapter 1146： Strategy vs Tactics

    Off London, the brutal **** battle continues. In order to intercept the landing of the coalition forces, the British army broke out with 12 points of potential.


    Behind him is London, the British army has no way to retreat, and the British Empire will be subjugated if it does not work hard.


    In a hundred years of hegemony, the British arrogance has already reached its peak, how can they tolerate defeat. Even in the face of the entire European continent, the British are also unwilling to admit defeat.


    The British army is fighting, and the coalition forces also have reasons to fight. In the past years, the British have drawn too much hatred, and now there are grudges and grievances, and morale is equally as good.


    The air battle is fiercely unfolding, and dumplings fall from time to time in the sky. Admiral Aldo von Donati, the command of the flagship of the USS Great, was staring at the sea indifferently.


    The Royal Navy is still on its way, and the battle belonging to the Navy has not yet arrived. Except for demining, hitting submarines is nothing challenging.


    As for the battle in the sky, the navy simply cannot participate in it. Although the Navy is equipped with the most advanced air defense firepower of this era, this is still the case.


    The low hit rate is a small problem. The key is that the aircraft is moving too fast, and the air force is fighting together, and the probability of shooting down their own fighters and enemy aircraft is as high as possible.


    Now the coalition air force clearly has the upper hand, and naturally there is no need for this kind of desperate play regardless of the enemy and us.


    In the distance, another British Air Force formation appeared in the sky. The battle has continued to the present, and the two sides have not only changed a wave of fighters, the battlefield is at a disadvantage, and the British reinforcements cannot be normal.


    The coalition has formed a formation to meet the enemy. Closer, closer, seeing that the two sides are about to engage in battle, suddenly the British formation split up half of the fighters, leaving the brigade and rushing towards the combined fleet.


    They are all high-speed fighters participating in the battle, and the unresponsive bombers come up to give heads. Even if he was lucky enough to rush over and throw a few bombs, there would still be no return or the business would be at a loss.


    The fighter jets approached the navy, and even though they couldn''t understand what the enemy was going to do, the coalition air force chose to intercept it the first time.


    It''s a pity that it''s still too late, and the British Air Force has been entangled. Immediately afterwards, I saw the British formation leaving the main force and plunged towards the navy below.


    A destroyer was unfortunately hit by three fighters. The warship was torn apart in the violent explosion, and the people and the ship saw God together.


    This was just the beginning. With the beginning of the British suicide attacks, the coalition fleet below continued to hear loud noises.


    Even if the fleet''s air defense firepower is already fully deployed, it still looks pale and weak in the face of a bunch of desperate enemies.


    Unless it hits the key and smashes the enemy plane into pieces in the air, otherwise, even if it is hit, it will still be headed down.


    Witnessing a battleship sinking under an enemy''s suicide attack, Admiral Aldo''s heart was bleeding.


    I never dreamed that the British would fight like this, and this is not the British Empire.


    In fact, in the face of such suicide attacks, even if you are prepared in advance, it will not play much role.


    The only thing to be thankful for is that the enemy''s hit rate is not high. In many cases, multiple fighters hit the same target, hundreds of fighters rushed down, and a total of three warships and two troop carriers were taken away.


    After all, it is a suicide attack, coming faster and going faster. From launching the attack to the end, it took only ten minutes.


    Looking at a messy battlefield, Admiral Aldor withdrew his grief and ordered: "Quickly rescue the drowning personnel, and then prepare to retreat."


    It was a feint, there was no need to smash the enemy. Looking at the troop carrier that followed, there weren''t many people on it.


    Forcibly landed in London before completely killing the enemy''s main navy and air force. That was definitely a sign of iron.


    As soon as the voice fell, a military staff hurried in.


    "Your Excellency, the enemy fleet is found to the west. It is approaching us at full speed. It is now about 20 nautical miles away from us."


    After hesitating for more than ten seconds, Admiral Aldor said: "The order is passed on, and the injured warships, troop carriers, and supply ships will retreat first, and the remaining warships will be left to rescue the soldiers who fell into the water.


    Power generation to the headquarters shows the dilemma we are facing, and asks for air force fire support. All battleships are ready for battle..."


    It''s not that the fleet is not very vigilant, but the main reason is that it is only one hundred and eighty nautical miles away from the mainland. If you find an enemy, you will run away without time.


    Everyone''s warships have similar performance. There is still a distance of 20 nautical miles. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for the enemy to catch up in a hundred and eighty nautical miles.


    However, the plan has not changed fast. No one knows that the enemy will engage in suicide attacks, let alone predict that the losses will be so heavy.


    Now it takes time to rescue the soldiers who fell into the water. After delaying these efforts, the enemy''s fast warships have been able to catch up.


    If the fleet is not damaged, Aldor will definitely not persuade him. After the big deal, both sides were hurt and everyone went back to lick the wound.


    However, three warships have just been lost, and many more warships have been damaged. In particular, the sunken warships also include a super battleship. The strength of the fleet has been greatly damaged.


    Of course, it''s not that the strength is at a disadvantage. If there is a disparity in strength, Admiral Aldor would have ordered the soldiers to run away.


    Once you have succeeded, you will always have to sacrifice on the battlefield, and anyone can give up when necessary.


    Obviously no step has been reached now, the times are different, and the splendor belonging to the cannon giant bloomed in the Battle of the English Channel.


    Now is the transition period, and the future is the era of the air force. Whoever controls the sky will control the next era.


    ...


    In London, before it had time to celebrate the success of the sneak attack, the bad news about the fall of Greer spread.


    "At all costs, to regain Greer in the shortest time, the speed must be fast!"


    Prime Minister Campbell said in a nearly roaring tone.


    Logically speaking, a small town with no military or economic value will be lost if it is lost.


    For the defense of England, it has no effect at all. Even if the enemy occupied the area and there was no suitable port, the army could not land.


    But politics never makes sense. With a wealth of experience in political struggle, Campbell is sure to take down the Austrians in the small town of Greer, and will announce the successful landing to the outside world soon.


    Ordinary people don''t care whether the small town of Glyle has military value, anyway, it has gained a foothold in the British Isles, and that is the successful landing.


    Then, everyone will use their own knowledge to conclude that the British Empire is about to cool down.


    Once public opinion boils, Britain will really be embarrassed and embarrassed on all sides.


    Foreign Secretary Adam added: "The enemy had planned for a long time, and now the news should have spread.


    The next step is verification by the governments of various countries, and we must take back Greer before everyone verifies the news.


    otherwise¡­¡­"


    I don¡¯t need to say the rest, everyone knows that the consequences are serious.


    Once it is determined that the coalition forces have successfully landed, the allies of the British Empire will scramble to jump off the ship. Everyone is smart and knows that cutting meat stops loss, and the earlier you cut, the smaller the loss.


    Sharing joys and sorrows, sharing life and death, that is the content of drama, these things have never been popular in real politics.


    Verification message?


    Too high depends on everyone''s ideological consciousness. Even in the 21st century, when information is highly developed, a rumor can deceive a group of people, let alone these days.


    Besides, this is not a rumor. The coalition forces have really completed a landing.


    Even if the British army drove the enemy into the sea, the political influence was still caused. Politicians will make up for themselves:


    "Since the coalition has landed once, it will be able to land a second time. As the defensive side, it is unable to launch a strong counterattack. It is only a matter of time before they fall."


    Originally, the Ocean Alliance was on the verge of disintegration. With this wave of excitement, unless God is allowed to act in person, it may be able to comfort everyone.


    The pressure was all over, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Military Affairs looked at each other and bitterly accepted this "giant pit" mission.


    ...


    The British government was bleak, and the atmosphere in the Vienna Palace was not much better. The landing plan was completed, but the fleet suffered heavy losses in the feint attack.


    Without a super battleship, Franz felt the pain, not to mention the others.


    But in Franz''s view, these losses are worthwhile. The sinking of a super battleship in exchange for the success of the landing is completely value for money.


    Tactics and strategy have never been equal. The successful landing means that the opportunity to disintegrate the Ocean Alliance has emerged.


    The British Empire without wings of allies is a tiger without a catch. Although the mouth is good, it loses the ability to hunt, and sooner or later will be starved to death and trapped to death.


    After a little thought, Franz decisively gave up the responsibility. Who knows that the British will not play cards according to the routine, this is clearly not to say...


    "Don''t worry too much. The death squad is easy to find, but the pilots are difficult to train. There are even fewer pilots who are willing to act as a death squad.


    This suicide attack by flying a plane is destined to be impossible to continue. It is estimated that there is only such a wave, even if there are others, it is difficult to scale.


    What''s the situation in the small town of Greer? How long can our landing troops stay there? "


    It''s not that Franz looks down on the British. Britain really does not have such a cultural tradition of "killing one''s body and becoming a benevolent". It is already record-breaking to be able to produce a death squad pilot, and no amount of it is realistic.


    If it were really easy to get, the fighters that participated in the attack during the day would be different.


    If the British assembled a death squad of three to five thousand pilots in one go, one wave would be able to destroy the combined fleet.


    This is obviously impossible. If you change to a Japanese, it may be possible to get it together. But it also takes a certain amount of time to do ideological work, after all, only a few have such a fearless spirit.


    Secretary of the Army Feslav: "Glyle''s terrain is complex, and it is inherently unsuitable for large corps operations. This is very beneficial to our next defensive operations.


    At present, we have invested an airborne regiment and an infantry regiment in Greer, and we will determine whether to continue to increase troops according to the actual situation.


    Unless the enemy can block the sea and air at the same time, otherwise they would never want to take Glorious from us! "


    This is good for an army power. Once the nail is laid, it is difficult to remove it if the back-up is unblocked.


    Moreover, Greer was originally a landing point carefully selected by the military. It was considered in advance that the enemy would counterattack, and this deliberately selected the small town of Greer that was not conducive to the development of the large corps.


    If you can''t take advantage of your military strength, you will fight **** combat power. If this cannot be maintained, the Shinra Army will be embarrassed to gain a foothold in the world.


    ...


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 Chapter 1147： The wall fell and everyone pushed

    Time flies quickly, half a month is fleeting.


    Without any accident, the news of Greer''s successful landing was quickly magnified by the media.


    Although I don''t know which pimple is in the small town of Greer, it is right on the island of England anyway. The mainland coalition forces have reached the English mainland. Is there any suspense in the war that follows?


    When everyone''s opinions are almost the same, it is not truth but truth. Even the most rational politician will inevitably be affected.


    Washington


    As one of the countries involved in this war, the government of the United States of America is now like an ant on a hot pot, in a hurry.


    Secretary of State Pete Niedermeier complained: "The current situation is simply terrible. Since the outbreak of this war, I have never received good news.


    The Brits are nothing but rubbish, and have been immersed in the light of the past. Apart from bragging, there will be nothing else.


    After being attacked and landed successfully for so long, I haven''t driven the enemy into the sea. I am ashamed to say that this was just an accident.


    ..."


    It''s not that Pete''s size is small, it''s that the British allies are too bad. Although the United States itself is also a fraud, this does not prevent Pete from despising the British.


    As a qualified American citizen, "hate the British" is only one of the most basic operations.


    Of course, in this time and space, the people of the United States need to hate a lot of objects. France, Spain, and Shinra are all enemies, but the British still firmly occupy the top position.


    Even though everyone has become allies now, it is still difficult to reverse this deep-rooted concept for a while.


    Admiral Pete is also from England, but he is still a qualified American. Now that the British behave so badly, they naturally despise it.


    Picking up the cigar in his hand, swallowing a wave of smoke, Roosevelt waved his hand and said: "The performance of the British is really poor, but the fall of the small town of Glyle does not have much impact on the defense of the British Isles.


    For us, this is also a good thing. When this kind of thing happened, the Wall Street guys must not ask us to continue to be tied to the British, right? "


    Wall Street doesn''t like Shinra''s unique nationalism, but that doesn''t mean that everyone will fight with Shinra to the end.


    The fall of the small town of Greer has little military influence, but its political influence is earth-shattering.


    Affected by this, Peru and Bolivia, which were originally neutral, have announced their joining the Continental Alliance and declared war on the Ocean Alliance.


    The three countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay in the Ocean Union also unilaterally announced a ceasefire on the grounds of restoring world peace as soon as possible.


    The two sides are now negotiating an armistice. If nothing else, the three soy sauce parties will jump ship.


    As for Mexico and Colombia, which were crushed and beaten by the enemy, let alone. The original government has long since fallen, and the new government has lowered its knees since it came to power.


    Even the reinforcements sent by the United States to the two countries were disarmed by these two unruly guys, uniting the enemy.


    The most unbearable thing for the United States is the allied countries that are ready to move. The earth-shaking reversal of the situation has allowed farmers in the United States to see opportunities and want to take the opportunity to expand their farms.


    If it is just these, it is not intolerable. The key lies in the gang of farmers in the Confederacy who have targeted the United States.


    There is no way, the best land in the world is either in the Union State or in the United States. If you want to develop a farm, you can target the United States in the North.


    In this context, anyone who has a bit of a brain knows that the United States will be really dangerous if it gets mixed up with the British.


    Those who can gain a foothold on Wall Street are clever people, with innate keen judgment, coupled with the nature of pros and cons, Roosevelt did not think that these guys would play hard with Shenluo.


    Secretary of State Pete replied affirmatively: "Naturally not. Those guys are now overwhelmed by themselves.


    They are too close to the British. Once Britain is defeated, Wall Street will suffer heavy losses.


    It is said that they have withdrawn their capital from London, but unfortunately the British did not cooperate, and they are still in a stalemate. "


    Capitalists in Britain and the United States expounded "what is capital without borders" with practical actions.


    British capital has everybody''s investment in the United States, and the financial tycoons on Wall Street also allocate a lot of financial assets in London.


    Today''s London, like New York in the 21st century, has gathered capital from all over the world. But all financial institutions with a larger scale have allocated a lot of financial assets in London, such as stocks, bonds, futures, gold...


    The only difference is that the financial capital of other countries has not been able to grasp the political discourse power, and they like to spread bets when investing.


    The Wall Street guys are embarrassed, because they dislike the restrictions of the Shinra financial market, they often relocate to London.


    Especially after the outbreak of the World War, the British government issued government bonds many times to raise funds from outsiders.


    Because of the initial misjudgment, the wrong conclusion was reached. These guys have eaten a large part of British bonds with high interest rates.


    After realizing the risk, and then wanting to let go, for a while, he couldn''t find enough takers.


    Not only bonds, but also commercial loans, Wall Street has also done nothing less.


    If you pay attention, you will find that British capital is the largest creditor of the US government, and US capital is the creditor of the British government.


    At first glance, it is a triangular debt, but in reality, British and American capital has merged, and in a real sense, "you are in you, and you are in me."


    In original time and space, the United States was dragged into the water in this way. Now it''s even more tragic, and he got on the thief ship in a daze, and couldn''t get off anymore.


    ...


    It is not only the Americans who are flustered, but also Chile and Japan who are also in trouble.


    Chile was worried, mainly because the enemy ganged up with the Vienna government, but they ran to play with the British.


    Now that Peru and Bolivia have transformed into a member of the Continental Alliance, Chile''s situation is suddenly embarrassing.


    The only thing to be thankful for is that in the early attack of Austrian South America, they did not exert all their strength, and they all circled the outer circle without causing too much casualties to the defenders.


    The less blood in the hands, the shallower the hatred and the greater the room for maneuver.


    Compared to offending the Holy Roman Empire, Peru and Bolivia are not worth mentioning.


    Japan is struggling. Among the many member states of the Ocean Alliance, apart from the British, the world''s public enemy, Japan has the most enemies and the most weight.


    In the Philippine War ten years ago, Japan and Spain forged a blood feud. Spain, which was hit hard and lost the throne of the great powers, hated the Japanese for gritted teeth.


    Looking at the ongoing Russo-Japanese War, Teddy Bear will definitely not let the Japanese go if given the opportunity. Especially the incumbent is an extremely hostile existence of Japan.


    It was hard enough to offend the second and third children of the Continental Alliance, but the Japanese navy took part in the previous battle of Malacca.


    Although the naval battle was lost and did not cause much casualties to the Shenluo Navy, it was still inevitable that the Vienna government would take another look.


    At the same time, it has offended the boss, the second and the third of the Continental Alliance. The Japanese government now wants to jump off the ship, and it can''t even find a target for peace.


    The so-called deterring the Continental Alliance with the spirit of sacrifice is a joke. The **** battle is terrible, but there are many countries in the Continental Alliance that cannot stand it.


    It is not a single action. Countries share the losses together. Even if the casualties that need to be paid are large, it is not so unacceptable to share it among the countries.


    In this context, playing with 40 million pieces of jade, maybe "Jade" will really break in the end.


    There is a lot of excitement internationally, and the European media has also begun to contribute to the flames. All major media have their own sources of information, and after a certain amount of artistic processing, they are published in a magnificent manner.


    In line with the principle of doing good deeds without leaving a name, the Air Force in the Continental Alliance threw printed newspapers by the way when they bombed the British Isles.


    It was clear that the British-led Ocean Alliance was only crumbling and did not fall apart. However, it was reported in the newspaper that the Ocean Alliance had disintegrated, and now Britain and the best friends are left to fight.


    In theory, this kind of political news that exaggerates facts is forbidden in the Holy Roman Empire.


    However, the obvious exception is now. For the purpose of disrupting the morale of the British resistance, the News Management Agency directly issued a special criticism.


    Just use the credibility of these newspapers for a long time to enhance the persuasive power of the news and hit the morale of the British resistance.


    As for the subsequent troubles caused by this, it is just a small problem, and it can be made up for later. Compared with winning this war as soon as possible, it is not worth mentioning at all.


    The Irish are naturally the most irritated.


    "Hope for the stars, hope for the moon", finally waited until the decline of the British Empire. The opportunity for independence has already emerged, and if you don''t jump out and do things, it won''t be justified.


    Since October, the Irish region has not been peaceful, and various restoration forces, guerrillas, and resistance organizations have all emerged.


    The police made up of locals obviously couldn''t hold the ground. In order to restore peace and stability on the island of Ireland as soon as possible, the British troops stationed on the island have begun to be exhausted.


    Even in the originally stable areas of Scotland, there are people ready to move.


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 Chapter 1148： Great inflation

    The good news continues, and there are many troubles that accompany it. If there are more allies, it is easy to go, and if there are more allies, there will be more disputes.


    Originally, the internal contradictions in the Continental Alliance were great, but the situation became more serious after the membership was added.


    Had it not been for the central reconciliation of the Vienna government, perhaps the great chaos in Europe would have been staged in the Americas.


    Foreign Minister Leo: "Your Majesty, there is news from the Embassy in the Far East that the Japanese government has sent a representative to submit a letter of credence, requesting truce negotiations."


    I have to admit that the Japanese people these years are really capable of bending and stretching. No neutral country dared to jump out to mediate, just find the door on their own.


    Although in this way, the initiative in negotiations has been lost; but in the current international situation, the Japanese government has no initiative at all, and there is no such thing as loss.


    What really needs to be extra is nothing but the illusory "face"; and the worthless "dignity" for the weak.


    Although there are many members of the Continental Alliance, there are not many that have weight, and those who are willing to speak for the Japanese do not even exist.


    In any case, the Japanese did offend the three big bosses. If you help at this time, who knows if it will get you offended?


    The only option left to the Japanese government is to find a new owner to seek asylum before the British are finished.


    Throughout the world, apart from the ability of the Holy Roman Empire, there is no second one.


    Regardless of politics, even if there is a conflict with Shinra, the Japanese government can only bite the bullet and get together.


    This was expected, but when it happened, Franz couldn''t help but want to laugh.


    In order to maintain the image of the monarch, Franz held back his smile, pretending to be serious, and said: "If you want a truce, stop the war. The Japanese treat this as a child''s house.


    Tell the Japanese that if they want to stop the war, they must show their sincerity, or they must lay down their weapons and surrender unconditionally. "


    The word "sincerity" is probably the most difficult word in the world to understand. How to do it is sincere, I guess no one can answer it.


    However, this is exactly what Franz wants to see. Only an ambiguous answer can avoid responsibility and leave enough room for maneuver.


    Otherwise, once the news of "instructing the Japanese to kill the Russian troops in the Far East" spreads out, where should the face of Franz the Great go?


    It doesn''t matter if you pit your allies. Allies are used to pit them. But the pit ally who is in the flames is beyond the bottom line.


    As the rule maker, Franz would not do this kind of crossing the line.


    In contrast, let the Japanese understand by themselves, then no matter what happens, it has nothing to do with Franz.


    The main thing depends on the outcome of the civil war in the Russian Empire. If Russia is split by chance, the Japanese have not shown sincerity and must be severely punished.


    If the Russians survived the crisis, out of the need to check and balance the Russians, it would be fine to keep the Japanese pawn.


    Of course, the prerequisite is that the Japanese killed the Russian army in the Far East and proved that they had the strength to contain the Russians.


    Fortunately, only he knew Franz''s plan. If the Japanese government knew the truth, it would have a nervous breakdown immediately.


    What is even more tragic is that no matter how the mentality collapses, one must follow the established script.


    Gambling on whether the Russians can survive or not, there is still a certain chance; if you refuse the content of the script, you will be completely finished.


    Prime Minister Chandler: "The Japanese are just a small trouble, a rebellious agricultural country, and it''s not worth our attention.


    Including interest disputes between American allies is not a big deal, and it can be settled in a few moments.


    The real trouble is the Americans and Russians. Although the United States has been divided once, the size of the United States is still too large.


    No one knows how much they benefited from the British this time. Once they have digested the income, the future will definitely be a trouble.


    The Confederate countries must also be vigilant. Although they are inclined to us in this war, it can be said that it is good to start a war against the United States, but it still hasn''t really done it.


    It was clear that he wanted to use the power of the alliance to expand his own power. If it is not contained, the future will be another scalded camellia.


    Needless to say, the Russians have been a threat to the European continent for the past few hundred years, and they have been safe for a few years after the rise of the empire.


    The tsarist government¡¯s greed for land is endless. If they do not weaken their strength, I am afraid that the future European continent will not be peaceful.


    Now is the best opportunity. Once this opportunity is missed, in the future they will collude with Britain and France, which are unwilling to fail, and that will be a big trouble. "


    It can be seen that Prime Minister Chandler did not pay attention to the British. Before the end of the world war, Britain moved two positions from the Shinra threat list.


    Relatively speaking, targeting the United States is fairly simple. Anyway, it''s the enemy now, as long as they don''t accept their defection, they can pull their allies to suppress them in an upright manner.


    The most troublesome thing is dealing with the Russians. As a traditional ally of Austria and now an important member of the Continental Alliance, it is impossible for the Vienna government to directly attack them.


    Not only can it not start, the Vienna government, as an ally, must also provide help to the Russians.


    Even cutting off the supply of strategic materials has found an excuse for "prioritizing the supply of front-line Russian troops," or else I can''t explain it.


    This is the limit that the Vienna government can do. Supporting the national independence movement and assisting the Revolutionary Party is nothing at all.


    "The issue of the Americans should be put on hold for the time being and will be dealt with after the war against Britain is over.


    It is not convenient for us to directly intervene in the Russian problem, and let the Berlin government take care of it. "


    Fortunately, the Holy Roman Empire still has Prussia, who is firmly anti-Russian. Otherwise, Franz doesn''t know who should be the leader.


    Although these small actions can''t be concealed from the interested people; but as long as the Vienna government resolutely refuses to recognize it, it means nothing.


    As for the anti-Russian behavior of the Kingdom of Prussia, it is an issue left over from history and has nothing to do with the central government.


    ...


    The Vienna government is preparing for the aftermath, and the London government is also thinking about the future. At this point in the war, Britain has essentially lost.


    With the continuous defection of allies, the supply of materials in the British Isles has become more and more difficult.


    Now we should not only guard against enemy submarine attacks, but also worry about stabs from allies.


    Once allies change camps, all of Britain''s assets in the country will be wiped out.


    In a sense, Britain''s huge overseas investment is also one of the reasons why countries dare to change jobs.


    The confiscation of these British assets not only paid a certificate to the Continental League, but also made up for a lot of the price to be paid. Some countries even made a profit.


    The war has not yet failed, but the aftereffects of the defeat, the British have realized first.


    The loss of a large amount of overseas assets has also suffered heavy losses in the British capital sector, especially in the financial market, and the stock market is directly cut in half.


    Unlike the previous assets confiscated by the Continental Alliance, everyone was still thinking that after the war was over, they would be able to regain their profits.


    The current situation is very obvious. Anyone with a little knowledge knows that the British Empire has lost the possibility of winning the war.


    The most optimistic estimate now is that Britain can retreat completely after paying a certain price.


    The stock speculation is the expectation. Now that the expectation for the future is gone, it has naturally become the biggest negative in the market.


    Compared with ordinary investors, the well-informed consortium reacted more violently, and now it is desperate to cut meat.


    After the meat was cut, the capitalists tried every means to exchange for gold after they got the cash. Even if a premium is needed now, it still cannot stop everyone''s enthusiasm for gold.


    In the era of the gold standard, the pound sterling needs to be exchanged for gold at a premium. From an economic perspective, the price of gold has risen, or the pound has depreciated.


    As a currency reserve, the value of gold itself has not changed, and it can only be the depreciation of the pound.


    And with the continuous increase of the "premium", invisible, the "devaluation" of the pound sterling continues.


    Based on the general market judgment on the impact of the depreciation of the pound, it seems that overnight, the pound degenerated from the world currency to a junk coin that everyone disliked.


    Affected by this general environment, the prices of the British Isles once again set foot on the highway and began to rush upwards.


    Don''t say it is looking forward to turning defeat into victory. Even if you pay a certain price and retreat, everyone has no hope.


    The stock market crash is second, and the financial crisis triggered by the stock market crash is the biggest headache for Prime Minister Campbell.


    The war is about money, and the fiscal revenue of the British Empire is not too high, at least when compared with the Holy Roman Empire, the two are not on the same level.


    The most critical factor in mobilizing sufficient funds for warfare is the well-developed financial system of the United Kingdom and the strong financing capacity of the government.


    But now the financial crisis has broken out, and the London financial market has been hit hard. It is almost impossible to raise funds from the market in a short time.


    War is a gold-swallowing beast. With the government''s wealth of wealth, it will not last long without follow-up funding.


    The situation was already dangerous, but now there is a problem with the supply of materials and the government''s pocketbook. Campbell has no trouble thinking about it.


    It''s useless to panic. The biggest problem in Britain now is "confidence." The people, interest groups, and even government officials are skeptical about whether this war can be won.


    Unless the British army can achieve a major victory on the battlefield, which stimulates everyone''s nerves, otherwise, it is almost impossible to reverse everyone''s ideas.


    Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "Recently, domestic inflation has been very severe, the bottom people are miserable, and the market is losing confidence in the pound.


    More and more people choose to exchange for gold. Our reserves have fallen to the lowest point in 50 years, and we have to temporarily suspend free exchange.


    However, this is a temporary solution rather than a permanent cure. It can only temporarily curb the outflow of gold and cannot solve the problem fundamentally.


    To avoid this situation, the best way is to decouple the pound and gold and implement a credit standard system.


    ..."


    The methods were all forced out. If it were not for the wave of runs, Asquith said nothing would be a "credit-based system."


    It''s not that you don''t know the benefits of the "credit-based system", but the main reason is that the risks involved are too great. If you don''t pay attention, the value of the pound will cool down completely.


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 Chapter 1149： Armistice negotiations

    Currency standard reform is nothing new. The gold standard has only been accepted by European countries in the last thirty to fifty years.


    There have also been changes in the middle. In order to avoid a large-scale outflow of gold, countries have basically introduced restrictive policies during the reform period.


    The most representative is the Financial Control Act of the Vienna government, which directly stipulates that large capital outflows should be restricted.


    This is also one of the reasons why financial capitalists hate Shinra. The circulation of large amounts of capital is restricted, and it is impossible to fast in and out, which seriously affects the speed at which everyone makes money.


    Before the war, Britain was a financial hegemon, and it had been a capital surplus for a long time. Naturally, there was no need to restrict capital outflow.


    The situation is different now. As the situation continues to deteriorate, capitalists with a keen political sense are ready to leave.


    Anyone with a discerning eye knows that once the Ocean Alliance collapses, even if Britain is able to retreat, there will be no future at all.


    Looking around, there are enemies everywhere, so what about future development?


    Capitalists can run away with money, but those with vested interests cannot. After leaving Britain, capitalists can still be capitalists, but nobles and bureaucrats are left.


    Although the power of capital is strong, it is not yet their turn to cover the sky in the British Empire this year.


    Blessings are shared, and difficulties must be shared. If capitalists want to withdraw from the vortex, other forces will naturally not agree.


    To die, everyone should die together. It is not possible for everyone to work **** the battlefield and let the capitalists stab them in the back.


    "Standard system reform" is a countermeasure that everyone has taken out. Once capitalists withdraw funds on a large scale, the British pound and gold will be completely decoupled.


    Just as the French government did the same at the end of the European War. While giving up the gold standard, the free exchange of francs for gold was also stopped.


    In the era of the gold standard, currencies that cannot be exchanged freely are worthless, and the international capital market does not recognize them.


    There is no reserve limit. In order to raise funds, the French government recklessly printed money, and inflation quickly swept the country.


    In order to preserve the value of wealth, capitalists who hold large amounts of francs have to purchase assets.


    After the defeat of the war, the capitalists who held a lot of assets were successfully locked in France and were greatly injured. Some of the unlucky ones were also tried as war criminals.


    The aristocracy, who was originally in an economically disadvantaged position, gradually gained the upper hand in the subsequent struggle and returned to the era of aristocracy and bureaucracy.


    The ready-made examples are there, and the British government will naturally use it to scare domestic capitalists.


    There is no problem with running away, and it is impossible to roll money. Either pay for treasury bonds and transfuse blood for this war; or overturn the table, and after the market collapses, everyone will die together.


    No, it''s just that big capitalists and consortia are going to die. Other interest groups will only suffer heavy losses, not necessarily fatal.


    If anyone pays attention, they will find that the communication between the great British nobles and their European relatives has become more frequent recently.


    It is difficult to say whether it is normal communication between relatives or looking for someone to match and prepare for the back road.


    After all, the Holy Roman Empire is a stronghold of conservative forces, and it is very stubborn in maintaining fine traditions.


    Just look at France after the war. Except for a few nobles who didn''t have long eyes, who were sent to the military court, the rest was lightly let go.


    With such a ready-made case, it is not surprising that everyone is acting positively. After all, the ship is sinking, and the people on the ship must find a way to survive.


    The specific manifestation is: the British Isles¡¯ calls for negotiation have been louder than ever, and more and more people are asking the London government to end the war.


    As for how to end the war, that is a matter for the government. Anyway, the "anti-war" is right now.


    ...


    Buckingham Palace, the distraught Edward VII is holding an encrypted telegram that has been crumpled and reopened.


    Compared with the content of the telegram, what needs to be kept secret is the power generation address-Vienna Palace.


    As the two major royal families in the European monarchy world, the Gotha family and the Habsburg family are naturally married, and not only once.


    Franz and Edward VII are still genuine sons and daughters. However, in the European world, "relatives belong to relatives, and war belongs to war."


    The First World War in the original time and space was a melee between relatives, and this time there was no exception.


    It''s just that Edward VII is a little bit tragic. His European uncle, unfortunately standing on the opposite side of all his relatives, is now being beaten up by everyone.


    In the early days of the war, in order to avoid suspicion, Edward VII took the initiative to reduce contact with relatives.


    It''s a pity that the situation has developed so badly that the general situation is over when I look at it. For the future of the British Empire, in order to keep my throne, I now have to restore contact.


    Different from the echoes of the original time and space, affected by the butterfly effect, now the central figure of the European royal family has become Franz, not his European uncle.


    Judging from the reaction of Edward VII, it is known that the "in-laws" of the Vienna Palace did not give face.


    After calming down, Edward VII was soon relieved. When it comes to national interests, it won''t work for anyone.


    Now that the war has been carried out, it is not just saying that it can be stopped.


    The voices of the British people against the war are surging, mainly due to the impact of bombing and shortage of supplies. Everyone''s life is about to pass.


    But the Holy Roman Empire is different. Now from top to bottom, they want to pull the British Empire off the horse, and become the world''s hegemon.


    Now that Britain wants to negotiate a truce, it is impossible not to have harsh conditions. As the three points requested in the telegram:


    1. Transfer all colonies;


    2. Irish independence, Scotland independence, and Wales independence;


    3. Compensation for the losses of each participating country in the Continental Alliance.


    Except for the third compensation for losses, there is no specific figure and there is room for negotiation. The first two are hard and fast rules. Negotiate if you are satisfied. Negotiation is unnecessary if you are not satisfied.


    If Edward VII dared to agree to such a condition, Buckingham Palace would change the owner within three days.


    Even though he knew the ending was not ideal, George, who was up close, couldn''t help but ask: "Father, what did the telegram say?"


    "See it for yourself!"


    As Edward VII spoke, he passed the telegram over. It can be seen that he is in a very depressed mood now, and he doesn''t even want to say much.


    "It''s impossible! It''s just bullying too much, the great British Empire decided to not tolerate it..."


    Before his son could confide all his heart, Edward VII interrupted: "Don''t say these are useless, they don''t make any sense.


    Franz dared to be so tough, not because our poor performance on the battlefield made him think that the Holy Roman Empire was a sure success.


    The war broke out for more than half a year, and the empire was defeated all the way, and it had never won a major battle.


    Now countries around the world have joined the Continental League one after another, and the enemy''s strength is growing like a snowball. I would do the same when translocating. "


    Calmness is the greatest strength of Edward VII. Even in such an unfavorable situation, he can still think rationally without complaining.


    George: "But we..."


    "No but! In this age of the weak and the strong, being weak is the greatest sin.


    In the old days, when Britain was strong, it treated all countries in this way, and even acted aggressively.


    Now Britain is weak and has fallen behind in international competition. Now it is our turn to be unlucky.


    Unless we can make a comeback in the next war, otherwise the final armistice agreement will only be worse than this. "


    Edward VII spoke earnestly.


    Hearing his father''s explanation, George''s brows tightened: "This armistice treaty may not be accepted by the people. To the royal family..."


    Perhaps because of tradition, Queen Victoria viewed Edward as displeasing, thinking that he was vain and difficult to be a king.


    Now Edward sees his son not pleasing to his eyes, and feels even more desperate for George''s ability to respond to politics.


    Fortunately, Edward VII was not a traverser. Otherwise, he would have to find a way to change heirs if he knew about the divine operation of giving up the power of the monarch in George''s history.


    "Accept the armistice treaty"?


    What a joke, how can you let the royal family do this kind of thing?


    The people of the whole country can testify that since the outbreak of the war, His Majesty Edward VII fell ill and all government affairs were entrusted to the cabinet government.


    Those with a little bit of political mind know that not only power is entrusted, but also responsibility.


    From beginning to end, Edward VII did not participate in this war. Even if they want to do something, they are approved for vesting.


    Since he did not participate, no matter how serious the consequences, the royal family will not be involved, and all the responsibilities belong to the cabinet government.


    Contacting the Habsburgs now is nothing more than adding a piece of insurance to ensure that the royal family will not be liquidated after the defeat.


    ...


    The capitalists want to run away, the royal family and the nobles are busy preparing for the back road, and the London government dancing on the eggs once again ushered in bad news.


    On October 2, 1905, the battle of the Indochina Peninsula, which lasted for four months, came to an end. Britain suffered another horrific defeat, and the mainland coalition forces swept all the way to Burma, and their troops were directed at India.


    It was too late to grieve. On October 7, 1905, the Suez Canal, which had been blocked for nearly a year, resumed navigation.


    The joint fleet can go east freely, and the biggest problem that restricts the mainland''s coalition forces from attacking India-logistics, can be solved by sea.


    The joint fleet daring to divide its forces does not mean that the Royal Navy can divide its forces. You must know that taking the Mediterranean Sea Route is not a bit closer than the Royal Navy that detours.


    Once the royal army is divided, 100% will be taken advantage of by the combined fleet to catch them by surprise, threatening the safety of the homeland.


    However, regardless of the separation of troops and reinforcements, the connection between India and the mainland was severed, and we had to fight alone.


    Think about the Indian Colonial Army vs. the European Union Army, how miserable the scene is. Without India, would there be an "empire" in the British Empire?


    What is before the British government is: "India" or "local". There is no doubt that this is a proposition.


    Without waiting for the British government to make a choice, the Ocean Alliance countries that were still hesitating made a decision in an instant-disembark and disembark at all costs.


    Even if Japan and the United States have not negotiated the conditions, they cut off with the British in the first place, in order to minimize the fact that they are hostile to the Continental Alliance.


    Everyone has quit, and the lonely John Bull will naturally not be able to fight. If you don¡¯t negotiate while you still have some capital in your hands, you will drag it back...


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 Chapter 1150： Let the Indians defend India

    It has always been easy to start a war, but difficult to end it. This time is no exception. As a disadvantaged party, Britain must pay a price if it wants to withdraw from this war.


    The bombings over the past few days have indeed lowered the expectations of the British people. No matter how low the expectations are, it is impossible for even the mainland to sacrifice.


    Do not say that it is to let Ireland, Scotland, and Wales become independent. Even India and the British government do not want to let it out.


    Don''t want to go back, politicians have always been very low morals, and they can still compromise when necessary.


    The situation in India is now eroded. Facing the siege of millions of coalition forces, it is only a matter of time before it falls.


    Doomed to fail, then there is a possibility of compromise. Of course, this is only possible, and the arrogant John Bull will not bow his head until the last minute.


    In order to force the British to surrender as soon as possible, on October 17, 1905, Franz ordered the combined fleet to go east to the Indian Ocean and launch the Indian General War.


    ...


    London


    Indian Minister Hill: "Since August this year, the enemy has launched fierce attacks on India from the east and the northwest. The situation is extremely critical.


    On the northwest battlefield, the enemy has occupied the Fortress, and most of the Pakistan area has been occupied; the enemy on the eastern front has already occupied Burma and is now marching towards the Bay of Bengal.


    The colonial government has tried everything possible, and even promised to the Indians: let them be independent after the war in exchange for the support of the locals.


    But in the face of the enemy''s fierce attack, he still seemed very weak. Especially the enemy''s navy has gone east, and it will not be long before the third front will be opened from the sea.


    According to the development of the current situation, if there is no reinforcement, we can only abandon the prosperous Indus and Ganges plains and retreat to the Malva Plateau to stand firmly. "


    Both the Indus Plain and the Ganges Plain are the essence of India. What is the difference between giving up these areas and giving up India?


    It is even more a joke to stick to the plateau. No matter how solid Britain''s foundation in India, the colonists are after all.


    When you are strong, you can naturally give orders to the heroes; once you show signs of decadence, you will instantly be raged.


    In fact, India is no longer peaceful now. If it weren''t for the British Empire''s long-standing prestige, coupled with Governor Robert''s toughness, I am afraid it would have been everywhere.


    But no matter how high the prestige is, it cannot withstand the loss of failure. As long as you lose a few more times, the situation will immediately collapse.


    Secretary of the Navy Swinding: "It is impossible to send reinforcements! The Suez Canal is in the hands of the enemy, and the Cape of Good Hope has fallen. If we want to go to India, we have to go around a big circle. Time is not allowed."


    The reality is so cruel. It is also rushing to the Indian Ocean, and the Royal Navy needs to travel 10,000 nautical miles more than the coalition forces.


    If the enemy is really led by the nose, I am afraid that they have just arrived in India, and the enemy will turn around and attack the British Isles.


    Without the impediment of the Royal Navy, it would be impossible for Britain to prevent the enemy from landing. Once the British Isles fell, it was really lost.


    In essence, if you lose India, you lose money, empire, and the future; if you lose your homeland, you lose your life.


    "Reinforcement to India is indeed unrealistic. The situation has developed to this stage. Britain is already an enemy of the whole world. What we can do now is to reduce losses for the empire.


    For the great Britain, we cannot give up any hope until the last minute.


    Even if India can''t hold on, we can''t make the enemy cheap. Didn¡¯t Governor Robert promise India¡¯s independence? Let the Indians take up arms to defend their own country! "


    It can be seen that Adam is an occupational disease criminal. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the British Empire, Adam is also best at being a "shock stick."


    In the case of all enemies in Europe, pulling up the Ocean Alliance is enough to prove his ability. Even if the alliance eventually collapsed, it is not a diplomatic problem.


    With his own lack of strength, diplomacy alone cannot reverse Britain¡¯s decadence, but using diplomacy to trouble the enemy, Adam is still a professional.


    "You are crazy!"


    "Once India is allowed to become independent, we will completely lose the subcontinent, and the British Empire will sink!"


    Chancellor Asquith growled.


    "The jewel in the queen''s crown" is not a vain name. India will contribute hundreds of millions of pounds of wealth to the British Empire every year. Without this income, Britain would be an ordinary power.


    Foreign Secretary Adam: "Your Excellency, calm down, no one said to abandon India. It''s just that we can''t protect the subcontinent by our own strength.


    Only when the enemy realizes that India is not only a "butter cake", but also a hedgehog, can the prying heart of the hungry wolves be dispelled.


    India is in the hands of Indians, and we still have a chance to get it back. But once it falls into the hands of the enemy, it is completely hopeless.


    The top priority, we still have to find a way to survive the current catastrophe. History has proven that no alliance can last for a long time.


    Right now the enemy is in the sky, and we are unable to fight against it. This requires a temporary dormancy, waiting for the enemy to split.


    If the empire can survive this disaster, we can naturally return to India in the future..."


    Perhaps it was in the speech state, Adam became more and more vigorous, as if he had been intoxicated.


    There is no tacit understanding of everyone, and people always need hope. No one wants to be a loser, and everyone present is no exception.


    Now betrayed by allies, Britain is unable to win the war. You are about to become a loser, and everyone is naturally unwilling.


    Regardless of Adam''s plan, how low the probability of success is, it is better than no plan.


    He did not join the verbal battle around India, and when everyone was discussing it, Prime Minister Campbell said indifferently.


    "Restart the negotiation!"


    ...


    Another year of winter comes, and St. Petersburg has already approved the silver outfit. Compared with before the war, Nicholas II at this moment seems to be ten years old.


    Since the war has been going on, if the British Empire will become the biggest loser, then the Russian Empire will be the second biggest loser.


    The Russian-Austrian alliance, which lasted for nearly a hundred years, finally came to the corner. In essence, becoming the hegemon of the world, the Vienna government finally couldn''t bear it and hit its allies.


    The Russian Empire, which was just a restricted supply of materials, was already on the verge of collapse.


    To know this restriction, it is not the Holy Roman Empire that is engaged in it. Almost all the member states of the Continental Alliance have participated.


    The Vienna government still has a face, even if it restricts the supply of materials to Russia, it only reduces the amount of materials imported, but did not completely cut off the supply, and even helped the tsarist government to keep the frontline army.


    Other allies don''t have such a face.


    Raising prices is fairly gentle, and prohibiting the export of strategic materials to Russia is just a routine operation. The most ruthless thing is not only banning them, but also seizing materials imported into Russia through their own countries.


    It is called "temporary expropriation". It is not a big deal that everyone is allies borrowing some supplies, they are all for war needs, and they will definitely be returned after the war.


    "After the war", it sounds like funny. The war is over, why do you need strategic materials?


    Faced with such shameless behavior by his allies, Nicholas II gritted his teeth with anger.


    If this happened at the peak of the Russian Empire, it would definitely be revenge without even thinking about it.


    Unfortunately, this is not the era of the Russian Empire. In the face of the almost provocative and shameless behavior of his allies, Nicholas II could only choose to temporarily forgive.


    Those who retaliate against the horse, just think about it in secret. The raging Russian Empire has no ability to retaliate against European countries.


    Don''t say it was detaining supplies, even when retired officers from allies appeared in the rebel army, Nicholas II chose to pretend to be confused.


    If you are too sober, you may not face the "retired officers" of your allies, but "active soldiers".


    "What do the Austrians say, so many things have happened, don''t you need to give us an explanation?"


    Catch the thieves and the king, a discerning person knows at a glance that countries who dare to unscrupulously pit the Russian Empire must have gained the acquiescence and even support of the Holy Roman Empire behind them.


    Nicholas II had no confidence, and directly asked the Holy Roman Empire for justice.


    The supply of supplies has not been completely cut off, which proves that the Vienna government only wants to take the opportunity to weaken the Russian Empire, not to kill the Russian Empire.


    Allies are used to cheat, and the Tsarist government also did nothing less to cheat teammates. Back in the day when the Vienna government wanted to unify the German region, the tsarist government also made small moves.


    Now the feng shui turns, and the troublemaker has become the Holy Roman Empire, and it is the turn of the tsarist government to suffer.


    Foreign Minister Mikhailovich replied helplessly: "The explanation given by the Vienna government is that it is under investigation.


    At the same time, it is recommended that we reflect on our past actions and repair the relationship between the allies to avoid unnecessary trouble. "


    "Warning", naked "warning".


    At this moment, the little brother who used to follow the Russian Empire no longer exists, replaced by the revived world hegemon.


    Since it is the overlord, it is inevitable that the domineering is exposed. Nicholas II was out of luck and happened to catch up with this "special period".


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 Chapter 1151： Russo-Japanese War

    "Humph!"


    "Austrians, we dare not..."


    When the words came to his lips, Nicholas II swallowed again. There is no way, the current Tsarist government really dare not tear up the covenant.


    There are covenants and constraints. The Vienna government secretly engages in small actions at most, and will not target the Russian Empire on the surface.


    Once there is no covenant, it will not only restrict the supply of strategic materials, but also support the independence movement with integrity.


    "Dismembering the Russian Empire" is the common dream of European politicians, and Vienna is no exception.


    Originally, the domestic rebels were troublesome enough, and if there was another world overlord platform, the situation would be even more difficult to deal with.


    Nicholas II had a poor strategic vision, but he was still adept at the rules of the political game and knew how to use the rules to the best advantage of the Russian Empire.


    "No matter, since the Austrians shied away, these foreign-related practices will be put on hold for the time being. When we are relieved, we will find a chance to settle with them.


    As allies, we ask them for help. The Vienna government will not fail to express it, right? "


    I can''t bear it. Although Mao Xiong is used to being "reckless", it doesn''t mean that they won''t be "tolerant."


    With so many countries conspiring against Russia at the moment, it is obvious that the Czarist government has committed public anger. Even if the Vienna government is willing to support them, it can actually do nothing.


    For the Vienna government, Russia is an ally. European countries are also allies. Since it is an internal fight between allies, it can only be in the mud.


    Nicholas II also did not imagine what the Vienna government could do with countries, but mainly hoped that countries would lift the "embargo" of materials.


    Now that the goal has not been achieved, it is better to go back and ask the Vienna government directly for help.


    Allies have an obligation to help. Although it is a shame to ask Shinra to send troops to suppress the rebellion, face is really nothing compared to stabilizing the situation as soon as possible.


    Foreign Minister Mikhailovich: "The Vienna government agreed to provide us with 30,000 rifles, 1,000 machine guns, 500 artillery pieces, and 100 tanks.


    As for the request to send troops to suppress the rebellion, they rejected it on the grounds of non-interference in the internal affairs of allies.


    However, they promised to guarantee the logistics supply of our army on the front line in India. After the end of the world war, the export of materials will be resumed immediately. "


    There was a lot of weapon aid, except for ammunition. Weapons and equipment alone, but not enough ammunition, in the hands of soldiers, it is a fire stick.


    If you are a bit unscrupulous, extend the delivery time a little bit, or make a fuss at the delivery location, I am afraid you will not even be able to get a fire stick.


    For example: to the Russian army on the front line in India.


    "Non-interference in internal affairs" sounds good, and it shows that the Vienna government respects the sovereignty of its allies. The question is, since it does not interfere in internal affairs, why provide weapons and equipment?


    The worst thing is that as the central government, the Vienna government hasn''t managed the younger brothers well. The main force supporting the Polish independence movement this time is the Kingdom of Prussia.


    In fact, this is not the first time Prussia has done such a thing. Since Prussia returned to the Holy Roman Empire, it has become more confident.


    From the beginning to secretly interacting with the Polish independent organizations, it developed to the later stage, and even more honourably took in the "Poppo United Kingdom remnants."


    In the current Polish rebels, all middle- and upper-level officers have served in the Prussian army, and more than half of the basic-level officers are also born in the Prussian army.


    The current war in Warsaw is not so much the Poles fighting for independence, it is more of the continuation of the Russian-Prussian War.


    Without the acquiescence of the Vienna government, why would the Kingdom of Prussia dare to play such a big game?


    If Popo has historical origins, Berlin''s support for the Polish independence movement can barely be justified; but what is it to support the Lithuanian independence movement?


    Spending money, manpower, and effort all have costs. It''s not that everyone looks down on the Kingdom of Prussia. With the Berlin government''s wealth, they really can''t afford such a big deal.


    It is not only the Kingdom of Prussia that is involved, but also Sweden, which supports the Finnish independence movement, Greece, which supports the Bulgarian independence movement, and the Ukrainian independence movement...


    One by one, behind them all point to the Vienna government. With the current international situation, apart from the Holy Roman Empire, there is no other one who can instigate all countries to attack the Russian Empire.


    Knowing who was behind the scenes, Nicholas II also asked the Vienna government for help, essentially sending out a political signal: we can''t afford to play, admit that you are the world''s boss, stop tossing little brother.


    But politics is not a game, and surrendering one''s head does not mean ending. The response given by the Vienna government was not satisfactory to the Tsarist government.


    This world war is the last time to carve up the world, unless it is the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, or never think of a second time.


    Only after the end of the world war did the export of strategic materials to Russia resume, which is almost clear: this time the division of the world has nothing to do with the Russian Empire.


    For the tsarist government, this is undoubtedly a disaster. For the sake of this world war, the Russian Empire also laid its blood.


    Even if the civil war broke out, the Russian army was not withdrawn. Of course, the troops who want to withdraw to the front cannot withdraw.


    In any case, there are always millions of Russian troops fought **** in this war and made outstanding contributions to this world war.


    However, the distribution of spoils depends not only on contribution, but also on strength. The Russian Empire in the civil war was naturally unable to compete with other countries for spoils.


    How much benefit can be divided in the end depends on the virtuous government of Vienna. Needless to think about it, even if you can get a share of the spoils, I am afraid it is just some leftovers.


    But Nicholas II cannot refuse now, otherwise the Russian Empire will suffer even more in the days to come.


    There are only so many trophies in total, and if there are fewer people, each family will get more. In particular, the absence of the giant Russian Empire is even more beneficial to all countries.


    The Vienna government has made it clear that it has given up India, and now it is left for European countries to fight on their own. As long as the Russians are kicked out, everyone can eat.


    In the past, everyone would never dare to offend the Russian Empire, but now the interests involved are too great to drive countries crazy.


    In addition, if the Vienna government has any hint, it has stimulated the ambitions of various countries. If the tsarist government does not agree now, everyone will dare to hunt bears.


    ...


    Political confrontation, after all, is determined by strength.


    As the main force of the Russian army has been dragged on the front line, the troops used to suppress the domestic rebellion are all newly formed troops. The rabble against the rabble, the two sides are also regarded as rivals, and the counter-insurgency battle is naturally not smooth.


    The Russian army on the Indian battlefield is fortunate, fighting with the Allied forces, and the Vienna government is not hungry.


    The Russian army in the Far East was miserable. As the French laborers launched a rebellion in Siberia, the materials hoarded by the tsarist government along the way all became food for the rebels.


    Losing domestic material support, the Russian troops in the Far East can only obtain supplies through smuggling.


    Although the smuggling merchants in the Far East were very powerful, the Far East Empire itself was an agricultural country.


    Basic materials such as grain, cloth, tents, and cotton-padded clothes can be bought as long as you have money. Special materials such as medicines, weapons and ammunition, aircraft parts and accessories are troublesome.


    Especially after various countries implemented the blockade policy against Russia, major arms dealers have disappeared one after another, directly cutting off the way for the Russian army to obtain large amounts of arms and ammunition through smuggling.


    The Russian army had to save a little when one bullet was fired. Airplanes and airships were even more miserable. These days, the life span of fighter aircraft parts was very short, and they usually had to be replaced several times.


    Due to the lack of sufficient spare parts reserves, the Russian Air Force in the Far East was forced to reduce the number of attendances. After a period of hard work, it eventually lay on the ground.


    Even the Russian army is still brave, but due to logistical restrictions, it is still difficult to be a machine gun cannon.


    After paying the tragic price of 80,000 casualties, on October 24, 1905, the Japanese attacked Vladivostok. Nearly 50,000 Russian defenders were forced to lay down their weapons and surrender after the ammunition was exhausted.


    And a month before that, the brigade... fortress had already fallen. Although the Japanese army paid a heavy price,


    The situation in the Far East was completely reversed.


    In the past year, the Tsarist government has successively lost more than 500,000 troops in the Far East. Now the remaining Russian army is less than 200,000.


    Even though the Siberian Railway was immediately restored to flow, the Russian army, which lost a large amount of troops and lost many strategic points, is still incapable of recovery.


    ...


    After the Russo-Japanese War was won, the Japanese government still looked solemn.


    In the past days, I only wanted to hit the Russian army in the Far East and fulfill the agreement with the Vienna government. I didn''t care about the casualties of soldiers at all.


    Now that the war is over and when the losses are being counted, everyone is shocked by the astonishing number of casualties.


    As the victor of the war, Japan¡¯s casualties were a bit bigger than the Russians, with 380,000 soldiers killed and 760,000 injured.


    (Note: The injured can join the battle again after recovery, there is double counting)


    There is no way, who makes them the offensive side?


    Although in the later stage, the Russian army lacked weapons and ammunition, they did not lack food! There is no point in delaying time, only a strong attack.


    The tragedy is that after the Battle of Malacca, Japan''s trade line with Europe was directly interrupted, and all weapons and ammunition were produced locally.


    Ordinary guns can barely be supplied, and sophisticated aircraft and tanks have become consumables.


    Due to the lack of sufficient heavy firepower, the Japanese army could only fill in human lives in many cases. But now the Bushido spirit is rampant, the mainstream in the army is desperate, and you don''t need to think about it when you start a war.


    While fighting was brave, the price paid was staggering. Everyone didn''t pay attention during the fight, and when the final inventory was taken, everyone was not moved.


    Based on the casualty figures on paper, everyone can be sure that the Japanese Empire suffered a terrible loss this time. It is true that defeating the Russians, but compared with the price paid, it is not worth the gain.


    The navy is abolished, the army is disabled, the treasury can starve mice to death, the whole country is full of "white sails", but the final result is the cold three words-"the defeated country."


    Completing the agreement does not mean that things are understood. To end the war, Japan needs to pay more.


    What''s more, the agreement with the Vienna government was only made implicitly, and no written documents were signed with them, and there was not even a specific promise.


    The final outcome depends on the morality of the Vienna government. If it were not for the death feud between Japan and Russia, and there was no room for relaxation, the Japanese government would simply not do it.


    Rao is an old and respectful Ito Hirobumi, and at this moment he does not have the calmness of the past. Even if I watched the winds and waves, I have never seen such a huge wave that could overwhelm Japan.


    The crux of the problem lies in the "heavy loss". The Japanese Empire is currently in its weakest time and there is no discussion about the cost of treatment.


    Now Ito Bowen can''t bet that the enemy won''t make an expedition, because to deal with the current Japan, there is no need for an expedition.


    As long as a warship is sent to lock the coastline, Japan, as an island nation, will immediately be in trouble.


    "All the monarchs relax their minds. There is an old saying in the Far Eastern Empire next door: Wengs lose their horses and we know bad luck. Now it is very suitable to describe us.


    The Ocean Alliance collapsed, and as the loser in the war, the empire was bound to pay a heavy price for it. Otherwise, it would feel uncomfortable to defeat the country, and now the empire has paid.


    The Continental Alliance is not monolithic, and it is no secret that European countries unite to suppress the Russians.


    We happened to do what they wanted to do, but it was not convenient to do it directly. All countries thank us too late, so how can they deliberately make things difficult? "


    Hirobumi Ito explained calmly.


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 Chapter 1152： Surrender?

    Dust delays theory belongs to theory, reality belongs to reality. It seems that the agreement has been completed and the crisis has passed, but everyone still has no bottom.


    Verbal promises are inherently vague, especially if there is no specific content and ambiguous promises, there is no guarantee.


    Yamaxian Yutomo: "Ito-kun, the Vienna government still has not agreed to us withdrawing from the war. It is only a temporary truce, and there is no formal negotiation.


    You must know that Paris, Argentina, Uruguay and other countries have all signed armistice agreements with the Continental Alliance. Although the price to be paid has not yet been determined, all countries have indeed withdrawn from this war.


    Only the British Empire, the United States of America, and our three countries are still at war with the Continental Alliance.


    The dust has not settled for a long time. No one knows what the Vienna government thinks. What if they turn their faces and deny people? "


    This worry is not superfluous. Although the Vienna government has a good reputation, the Japanese government has not reached any substantive agreement with them.


    Including the attack on the Russians, the Vienna government only hinted by asking the Japanese government to "show sincerity," but did not make it clear.


    Whether it is considered "sincerity" depends entirely on the mood of the Vienna government. If the Vienna government turns its face, the Japanese government has nothing to do.


    Ito Bowen: "Mr. Shanxian, things are not that bad. The British Empire fell and the Holy Roman Empire was full.


    With so many colonies, it always takes time to digest. According to information from Europe, the Vienna government even plans to abandon India.


    In the case of absolute advantage, abandoning the richest India is certainly not only to win over allies, but the more likely it is the core of strategy.


    As a colonial empire, the colonial policy adopted by the Vienna government is undoubtedly more long-term. In opening up colonies, most of them choose areas with relatively small populations and richer resources, and seldom touch densely populated areas.


    Facts have proved that this strategy is indeed very successful. Not only did it avoid competing with the great powers in the early days of colonization, but during the colony management process, the Shinra colony also had the least problems.


    There are successful cases, just follow the same routine to copy, there is no need to change.


    Not only do we have a dense population, a backward economy, and a lack of resources, but we also frequently erupt with volcanoes, and we do not have strategic value, so we are not worthy of the Vienna government''s prying eyes.


    In this context, as long as we don''t kill ourselves, there will be no big problems. "


    It is sad to think about it. "The economy is backward, the resources are scarce, and the volcanoes are frequent" have all become advantages.


    But in the face of survival, none of this is worth mentioning. Just like the "sea spider", as long as I have no value, I am not afraid of being pryed.


    Being able to accept reality calmly is mainly because Japan has suffered enough blows since the Meiji Restoration.


    It''s nothing more than being ravaged by the great powers every day, and a little problem is not worth angering. As long as it does not involve core interests, you can endure it.


    The biggest blow to confidence was the hindrance of strategy. First, it went south to invade the Philippines, but was driven back by the great powers; finally, he mustered up the courage to launch a war against Russia and caught up with the world war.


    The power camps are divided and Japan, which is passively standing in line, has unfortunately followed the wrong boss and ruined the navy family that had been painstakingly accumulated.


    Watching the Ocean Alliance collapse, but unable to do anything, the expectations of the Japanese government naturally fell again and again.


    Even ultra-nationalists are not arrogant in time and space. "Conquer East Asia and dominate the world", let''s wash and sleep, and everything will be achieved when you fall asleep.


    Facing the complicated situation at the moment, the Japanese government negotiated and negotiated, and finally came up with a most helpless strategy-pretend to be grandson.


    ...


    The decision of the Japanese government has been ignored, and now the eyes of the whole world are on the British Isles.


    Negotiations belong to negotiations, and the war will continue. The two big gangsters are both kings of international politics, and there is no possibility of delaying time through negotiation.


    Before the downfall of the war or an armistice agreement was reached, the Continental Alliance¡¯s offensive against Britain would only intensify and not weaken.


    Different from the early days of the war, countries were dragged onto the battlefield by the Vienna government. Now the situation is clear, and everyone is rushing to get on.


    The most striking thing is the Indian battlefield, where the situation is different every day. The British colonial government was unable to defend India, let alone the more unbearable Congress Party.


    People who don¡¯t know thought this was an independent Indian organization. In fact, the founders of the National Congress were all British Indian retired officials. The current political views are limited to the implementation of a representative system.


    Independence was a matter of post-World War II. Right now, he is still a good boy, closely uniting with the British Indian colonial government to maintain the colonial rule of the British Empire.


    Even if India became independent after World War II, it was forced by the international situation. The declining Britain could not match the United States and the Soviet Union and was forced to compromise.


    The role of the Congress Party is to protest, demonstrate, communicate, compromise, and then take over power. The most famous resistance movement that broke out was the "Non-violent and Uncooperative Movement" led by Gandhi.


    Without the cooperation of international public opinion, the "non-violent non-cooperation movement" is a joke.


    The Continental Alliance now represents the international community, and more than 80% of the countries in the world are members of the Alliance. It goes without saying who the international public opinion will support.


    Be chaotic. As the offensive side, the mainland coalition forces have never expected the Indians to cooperate.


    Playing "non-violent non-cooperative sports" and "hunting strikes" at this time, it is estimated that the league''s top leaders may not know what happened, let alone compromise.


    Anyway, the population of India is large enough, and it is drizzle if it is less than eight million, and it doesn''t feel much at all.


    "Resistance by force" is really embarrassing. If you let everyone be independent earlier, you might be able to fight the coalition.


    Now that the coalition forces have just announced the grant of independence, how can this make the new Indian government feel so embarrassed?


    We must know that they have not even completed the transfer of power, let alone organized effective resistance. In addition to an independent title, the resistance was the colonial army.


    If you change to a country with strong nationalism, you may be able to explode astonishing potential under the stimulation of independence.


    Unfortunately, India clearly does not have such conditions. If nationalism is really strong, Britain will not be able to colonize India.


    Unless the mind can be liberated and the caste system can be broken, otherwise the people''s submissive temperament will simply not be able to organize effective resistance.


    London''s decision-making based on past experience not only failed to stimulate the resistance of the Indians, but also brought greater chaos to India.


    Without the constraints of the British bureaucracy, the Congress Party, which has just taken over some of the power, is obviously not up to the task of unifying the country.


    If it were in a peaceful age, it would be enough to slowly adapt and grow. The current situation is obviously not suitable. The result of hurried intervention is: local power has fallen into the hands of Brahmins and Kshatriya.


    This is not the end, thanks to Britain¡¯s continuous digging of pits in India in the past, deliberately creating a large number of racial and religious contradictions, which made the newly born Indian government even worse.


    Under the combined effect of these series of factors, the situation in India is naturally declining. If nothing else, India will change hands before Christmas.


    Without India, there would be no British Empire. This is the consensus of the world. Seeing the fall of India, the Lords of the British Isles completely extinguished their fire.


    India is gone, where is next?


    The Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend, and countries all over the world are vying to act as its wings. Whether it is attacking Australia, New Zealand, or capturing Canada, it is not difficult.


    Without overseas colonies, no one knows how long the British Isles can hold on.


    In this cruel world, there are not enough charcoal in the snow, and many pitfalls. But Britain also likes to do things around, and enemies are all over the country.


    As the war became increasingly clear, countries around the world have drawn a clear line from Britain and joined the blockade.


    The only way to obtain materials is smuggling on the black market. Even the only channel is not smooth.


    It is not that the capitalists are not doing their best, but the risks are too great. Governments of all countries have been severely warned by the Continental Alliance that doing business with the British at this time will all be regarded as accomplices of Britain.


    In order to avoid suspicion, countries have to devote twelve points of effort to suppress smuggling, so as not to be harmed.


    The overseas trade line is cut off. If there is no more colonial supplies to supplement, what will Britain fight for?


    Regardless of other things, food alone is a big problem. With the productivity of these years, the food produced in the British Isles cannot support the 40 million people on the island.


    The will of steel can''t bear the hunger. Once the food reserves are exhausted, the British Empire will collapse.


    Minister of the Interior Azevedo: "As early as three months ago, we had implemented the rationing system, but compared with the current dilemma, it is still a drop in the bucket.


    The war has been going on for almost a year, and domestic reserves have been consumed very quickly. Especially for food, it can last two more months at most.


    If there are no supplies, we will be sad this Christmas.


    The public opinion of the people is also very detrimental to us. The anti-war wave has resounded across the British Isles, and it is time to consider ending the war. "


    "Ending the war" is not the first time someone has mentioned it. As early as six months ago, someone called for an end to this wrong war.


    At that time, the London government and the Vienna government had a close talk. Unfortunately, the two parties had too many stages. The Vienna government not only wanted hegemony, but also demanded that Britain give up one-third of the colony, which ended in fruitless.


    The situation collapsed two months ago, and the anti-war voices rose high. The two sides once again held close talks.


    The last time the Vienna government proposed a truce, Britain was able to accept it, but unfortunately the appetite of the Vienna government has grown.


    Not only confined to the colonies, but also marked the idea of ??splitting the British Isles. Of course, there is still room for negotiation.


    However, when it comes to the mainland, the British government dare not agree. If we accept the conditions of the Vienna government to split the British Isles, I am afraid that angry people will be able to start a revolution.


    Now that the situation has completely collapsed, and if the negotiations are restarted, it is no longer a negotiation. Britain''s capital has lost seven or eighty eight, and the strength of both sides has been completely out of balance.


    Foreign Secretary Adam shrugged: "Your Excellency, when the war ends, the initiative is no longer in the hands of the Empire. We want to end the war immediately unless we surrender."


    The word "surrender" is both familiar and unfamiliar. It is not that Britain has not experienced failure, nor has it never surrendered to the enemy.


    Only in the last hundred years, Britain has been crowned the world''s hegemony. Even if it is lost on the battlefield, it is nothing more than a truce to stop the loss, and it is definitely not enough to surrender to the enemy.


    This time is different. Britain has lost the capital to continue fighting. Once the war continues, Britain will really lose its pants.


    Weak countries have no diplomacy, and Adam¡¯s experience is the most profound. As Britain¡¯s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adam saw the "helplessness" of diplomatic envoys of weak countries in negotiations more than once.


    It''s just that he never dreamed that such a tragic scene would actually be staged in Britain one day.


    Campbell: "Whether it''s a war or a peace, we don''t have the power to make a decision on behalf of the 40 million British people. Let''s submit it to Parliament for discussion!"


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 Chapter 1153： The war is over

    Anything in the hands of the parliament means trouble.


    Everyone knows that after the maritime trade line was interrupted, Britain could no longer fight, but politics has never been black or white.


    Everyone has no opinion on the truce. However, how to stop the war is a big question.


    Members of Congress not only represent the people, but also the interest groups behind them. As a last resort, no vested interest group is willing to sacrifice their own interests.


    Moreover, the parliamentarians are also unwilling to assume the responsibility of surrender, which means the end of political life.


    Even if you really want to surrender, you must mount a spirit of seeing death as home and prove that you are against surrender.


    All of them are actors, "Noisy..." became inevitable.


    The parliament is noisy, and the people are more violent. After all, there are only a few who can afford to let go, and more people still cannot face the reality.


    People are contradictory. While thinking of stopping the war, they are unwilling to accept the cruel reality of "surrender."


    Under the instigation of interested people, ordinary people attribute the responsibility to the incompetence of the government. If it were not for government waste, the British Empire would not be defeated; if it were not defeated, there would naturally not be the current humiliation...


    The squirt on the mouth obviously cannot vent the grievances in the hearts of the British people, and must make their own voices in demonstrations.


    During the day, enemy planes may come and bomb at any time. It is not suitable for chanting slogans and parade. Then wait for the enemy plane to leave.


    For example: it is safe at dusk.


    The time is a bit shorter, but it doesn''t matter. You can add a night shift, and you can still make your own voice with a flashlight.


    "Defend Britain!"


    "Never surrender!"


    "Hit the traitorous government!"


    ...


    The overwhelming shouts resounded through London. This is a bitter for ordinary citizens, do they still have to work during the day?


    Closing the window with his hands, James complained in distress: "When will this cause trouble to prevent people from sleeping."


    Obviously, as an ordinary citizen, James is not interested in the farce outside.


    He doesn''t understand the great principles, but he knows one thing, that is, if the war is not ended, his family will soon be starved to death.


    Since the outbreak of the war, prices in London have been rising, and the only thing that does not move is wages.


    The James family, who had been able to live well in the first place, soon fell into a state of making ends meet, and could only rely on previous savings to support it.


    The standard of living has naturally dropped again and again. The former bread, milk, vegetables, beef... now have become brown bread, potatoes, corn...


    Especially after the London government adopted a limited supply of materials, the James family had to purchase materials from the black market to ensure that the family¡¯s rations were consumed.


    There is no way, the bureaucratic creatures are the same all over the world, and it is natural to use the power in their hands to profit from it.


    Compared with three meals a day, hegemony and colonies are too far away from James. Even Ireland, close at hand, doesn''t care about James.


    "Don''t complain, you can''t control them. Hurry up and sleep, you have to go to work tomorrow!"


    His wife¡¯s words made James¡¯ face more ugly: ¡°Sorry, Emma. You have suffered with me.¡±


    As the hostess, Emma shook her head: "What are you doing, James, you have done well.


    The current predicament is mainly because of this **** war. If it weren''t for this war, our lives would still be happy. "


    As the world hegemon, the British people enjoy not only glory, but also tangible benefits.


    Compared with other countries in the world at the same time, Britain this year is a properly developed country, and people''s living standards are among the best in the world.


    It''s just that all of this disappeared with the outbreak of the war. If they can fill their stomachs, even if they have good family conditions, more people are still starving and can only rely on government relief food to hang on.


    James said exhaustedly: "I won''t have to go to work tomorrow. The raw materials in the factory are exhausted.


    The boss is thinking of a way, but now the whole of England lacks raw materials. I am afraid that I will lose my job for a long time to come. "


    "Unemployment", this is a heavy topic. Especially in recent months, most people who are unemployed cannot find a job.


    The import and export trade has been cut off, the orders of enterprises have been drastically reduced, and layoffs have become the mainstream of society.


    The factory where James works is responsible for the production of aircraft parts. It is barely a military enterprise. Not only did it not suffer the impact of the war, but it became more prosperous in the war.


    It is a pity that no matter how many orders are placed, the ¡°lack of raw materials¡± cannot be resisted. There is no comprehensive labor protection law in Britain now, and there are no raw materials to start work, and capitalists lay off employees in minutes.


    To be precise, James is not a layoff. As a young engineer, he was relatively valuable in the war years. The corporate management just let him stay at home temporarily, waiting for news.


    Unfortunately, this kind of waiting is unpaid. If the company delays in obtaining raw materials and starts working again, James is equivalent to being abolished.


    Losing a share of income will undoubtedly make the situation worse for this less wealthy family.


    If James cannot find a job in a short period of time, they will face livelihood problems soon.


    The James family is pretty good. Up to now, more than two million families in the entire British Empire have gone bankrupt, and they can only rely on government relief and food to survive.


    In this context, it is hard to imagine that the civil anti-war voices will not rise.


    ...


    Noisy or trouble. With the continuous reduction of grain reserves, the British have no choice at all.


    The king is unwilling to bear the responsibility for surrender, the government is unwilling to bear the responsibility for surrender, and the parliament is also unwilling to bear this scapegoat.


    After some verbal battles, the parliamentarians felt the heavy responsibility and agreed that the future of Britain can only be decided by all the people together, and everyone unanimously decides that the referendum decides the battle.


    On December 11, 1905, the British government proposed a truce to the Continental Alliance for a week, and a referendum decided whether to continue the war.


    Looking at the reposted telegram, Franz found that the British really played. In normal times, all citizens cannot be expected, and a referendum is required when they assume responsibility.


    Looking at the military map, Franz asked: "How long can the grain reserves of the British Isles last?"


    Prime Minister Chandler: "According to the intelligence analysis we have collected, the British people''s food reserves will not exceed three months at the longest, and the shortest may be less than one month.


    The response of the British government now supports this. If it weren''t for being pushed to the corner, the British would not hold a referendum at this time. "


    The Continental Alliance did not rush to launch a landing operation. The biggest reason is the insufficient food reserves in the British Isles.


    It''s not that the British government didn''t want to increase its food reserves. It was because the war broke out so suddenly that it was too late to purchase enough food.


    It''s not a matter of money, but simply can''t buy it.


    The Holy Roman Empire itself is the maker of the international grain market, monopolizing more than 80% of the agricultural trade in the international market. At the same time, it is also Britain''s largest supplier of agricultural products.


    The big market makers do not sell grain, and the British government can only buy it overseas. Regardless of whether you can buy enough food, light transport capacity is a big problem.


    Submarine attacks are only for pediatrics. The key is that most countries in the world have joined the blockade of Britain, and overseas trade lines are almost interrupted.


    Relying solely on the colony obviously cannot meet the demand. In particular, the two grain-producing regions of the Indochina Peninsula and India have been reduced to battlefields, which is a heavy blow.


    Since the enemy can be starved to death, the Continental Alliance will naturally not rush to land, and it will only take a few months, so everyone can still afford it.


    Sliding the globe, Franz said with a smile: "Tell the British that for humanitarian reasons, we are willing to leave them a week for a referendum.


    But there is only one chance. If we do not get the results we want, there will not be a grain of grain flowing into England in the next ten years. "


    The sorrow of the island country is nothing more than this. Just a maritime blockade, the arrogant British Empire is on the verge of collapse.


    Not to mention that it was a ten-year blockade. As long as the blockade is another year or a half, I am afraid that the British Empire will become history.


    ...


    On December 12, 1905, Britain kicked off a referendum. In the depressed atmosphere, countless British people walked out of their homes and cast their sacred votes at the polling places.


    Unlike previous polls, this time there were no impassioned speeches, no huge advertising banners, only a simple ballot box, and soldiers to maintain order.


    The scene was strangely quiet, as if being in a mourning hall. Only the sound of footsteps and heartbeats did not dare to make a loud noise, which disturbed the dead with fear.


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 Chapter 1154： Surrender and lose half

    The British referendum continues, and the armistice negotiations have already started. Rotten boats have three catties, let alone the British Empire.


    It is true that the Continental Alliance has the upper hand. If you really want to push it all the way, you will not be able to do it within a year or a half.


    Especially in overseas colonies, Canada and Australia are typically vast territories, and if they really fought, it would be difficult for them to control a place without a 800,000 army.


    Franz did not have the energy to spend three or five years catching mice after winning the war, and his family was not so defeated.


    You know that war is very costly, and continuous combat is the most costly. To consume too much power on the British is not conducive to Shinra''s next strategic layout.


    War is only a means, not an end. Weighing the pros and cons is a politician, the most basic ability.


    ...


    Austrian Hotel Conference Room


    When he got the terms of the armistice, Adam was furious. Announcing the surrender is a trivial matter, anyway, it was defeated, and it was only a matter of time before he gave up.


    The trouble lay in the compensation for land relocation. According to the usual European tradition, it is natural to cede land for compensation after a defeat, and Adam had already prepared for it.


    After seeing the specific amount of compensation and the land requested for cessation, Adam couldn''t help it.


    The requirements for cessation of land are almost the same as mentioned before. All overseas colonies, including Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, are independent, but a small part of England has been taken away.


    The dismemberment of the British Isles is unacceptable, and the continued weakening of England is not to be discussed.


    The indemnity of 80 billion Aegis, even in the heyday of the British Empire, could not hold it, let alone Britain which had suffered all the time.


    Even if all the wealth plundered for hundreds of years is handed over, the current British government cannot make up this huge wealth.


    For details, you can refer to France. Just the war indemnity made France out of breath.


    The Paris government has continued to pay back for so many years, even the annual interest has not been repaid, let alone the principal.


    Unless there is a major devaluation of Aegis, France will not be able to escape the debt crisis in this century. A similar scene, Adam naturally couldn''t let it happen to Britain.


    Different from France in those days, now Britain also has Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. There is also a powerful Royal Navy in the country, and it is still capable of fighting.


    Although the overall situation cannot be restored, it is still possible to cause hundreds of thousands of casualties to the coalition forces.


    If you have the money, you have to talk about it. International politics has always been realistic.


    "Your Excellency, these conditions are too harsh for the British Empire. They are far beyond our capacity. Forty million British people cannot accept such humiliation."


    Hearing the word "humiliation", Shinra representative Leo couldn''t help but roll his eyes. Throughout the history of the world, how many defeated countries have not been "humiliated"?


    Not all countries are the Far Eastern Empire, and the Vienna government has not been so taken advantage of. It is always a very small number that won''t be held accountable.


    After picking up the coffee, Leo calmly said: "You have to pay a price for doing something wrong, and your country is only paying for the previous mistake.


    Your Excellency, feel that the conditions for stopping are harsh. That is because you did not discover the disaster your country launched this war to bring to the world.


    Since the outbreak of the war, the foreign trade of European countries has been interrupted, and the world''s economy has fallen into negative growth, because the death toll of this war is in the millions.


    If you push the time forward, your country will bring even greater losses to the world. Let''s just talk about the European continent. In the past two to three hundred years, which European war did not have the shadow of your country?


    How can mere money be able to make up for so many sins? The 80 billion Aegis has been determined after taking into account your country¡¯s ability to pay. If you really study it, your country can only go to hell.


    As for the colony, it is not something of your country, we just take it back for the owner.


    Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are all forcibly occupied by your country, and all righteous people in the world have an obligation to rescue them.


    ..."


    Politics is such a reality. Whoever loses the war will be responsible for the war. The victor is not blamed.


    Obviously it was a war promoted by Vienna and London together. Now all the responsibility for the war falls on the British government.


    There is no point in rebuttal. In this age of the weak and the overwhelming, one has to speak with strength after all.


    As for the losses caused by this war, it is a bit biased. Millions of casualties are true, but most of the casualties came from the Ocean Alliance side, of which India contributed most of the casualties.


    Apart from the hapless Russian Empire, which suffered heavy losses in the Far East, the Continental Alliance has never fought a few tough battles.


    The only few battles, it was also a one-sided battle. The real evenly matched battle is still unfolded in the navy.


    The casualties of the Wanba people may be said to be "heavy losses" at other times, but during the world war, it may not be enough for one day of casualties.


    At least on the Indian battlefield, there have been several battles with tens of thousands of casualties a day. It''s just that the colonial army has suffered heavy casualties every time, and it cannot be seen by the Vienna government.


    All of these add up to nothing more than turning over old accounts. In the past years, Britain has done too many hateful things, as if no matter how much coal was washed, it would not be in vain.


    If you add in all the losses caused by these actions, the 80 billion compensation is really not much, and you can add a zero to the back.


    After a little thought, Adam quickly reacted.


    "The problem needs to be looked forward. The past events are all left over from history. It is enough for historians to discuss. There is no need to involve politics.


    We can sit here today to represent peace-loving people around the world to discuss together how to end this war.


    We have shown the utmost sincerity, and hope that your country can show sincerity, face this issue carefully, and come up with an agreement acceptable to all parties as soon as possible.


    Britain can abandon most of its colonies and pay a reasonable war indemnity, but its domestic sovereignty must be respected, and its international status after the war must be guaranteed without any discrimination. "


    Sincerity is naturally seen, even if there is no sincerity, with the decline of domestic grain reserves, the British government must be sincere.


    Including the Vienna government is also very sincere, otherwise it would not agree to a truce for a week, creating opportunities for the British government to throw the pot.


    It''s just that sincerity can''t be a meal, and negotiations must always be based on interests.


    Leo shook his head without hesitation: "Sorry, Sir Adam. Not only we cannot accept such a truce, but our allies will not agree.


    In the past years, your country has left too many bad impressions on everyone. If your country is not weakened, I am afraid that the whole world will not sleep.


    If your country really wants to end the war, it is necessary to surrender all the colonies, pay war reparations, and restrict armaments.


    Of course, if your country can show more sincerity, we can also make certain concessions.


    For example, whether Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are independent can be determined by a local referendum after the war.


    Your Excellency, there is not much time left for you. Your government must make up your mind quickly.


    Once the seven-day armistice expires and we have not reached a preliminary agreement, then in the future, your country will only have an unconditional surrender. "


    Facts have proved that allies are used to cheat. At the end of the world war, the Vienna government first considered its own interests.


    In contrast, the punishment of Britain is second. As long as the colonies are cut off and the armaments are restricted, Britain as an island nation cannot afford to toss at all.


    "More sincerity" is the obvious advantage. As long as the benefits are large enough to feed the Holy Roman Empire first, all non-principle issues can be discussed later.


    When he finally reached this point, Adam secretly breathed a sigh of relief, not afraid that the Vienna government was greedy, but that the Vienna government had no desires.


    In any case, it is easier to feed one country than to feed dozens of countries. If you really went to talk to the Continental League, maybe it would be the second France.


    After a moment of silence, Adam asked cautiously: "What does your country want?"


    The foundation of the British Empire is still very strong. Even at this stage, there are still many good things to watch.


    If it wasn''t for time, Adam wouldn''t want to be so direct. The quotation is gradually polished step by step, and the price paid may be smaller.


    Leo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Shinra: "We don''t have too many requests. It is not difficult to ask your country for a little help.


    You know, we don''t like trouble. As long as your country evacuates Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, it will take away all the trouble by the way.


    The other is the old guys from the Academy of Sciences who are interested in some technologies in your country and want to exchange ideas.


    The last thing is to do an advertisement. You know, for the long-term development of mankind, we have been committed to environmental protection and resource conservation.


    For example, in the military industry, the market is not big and there are many participants, but these participants are not technically advanced, and a lot of raw materials are wasted every year.


    In order to change this situation, we have been working hard to promote the integration of global weapons and equipment, and we have achieved initial results.


    Over 70% of the world''s army equipment and air force equipment, and nearly 40% of the naval equipment have been integrated, saving at least tens of thousands of tons of raw materials each year.


    All of them are developing for the better, but there are problems in your country. After the war, your country¡¯s military production will be restricted, and the original military enterprises will be shut down.


    If possible, your country can take appropriate care of our country¡¯s military products when purchasing weapons and equipment abroad.


    You can rest assured that the quality of our military products is guaranteed. It enjoys a high reputation all over the world and is highly praised by users. "


    It''s not a small job at all. It can be said that everyone is digging the foundation of the British Empire, but Adam can''t afford the courage to refuse.


    Grabbing colonies and technology even monopolizes the military industry market. Once these plans are completed, the future advantages of the Holy Roman Empire over countries will become insurmountable.


    What is even more desperate is that these plans are almost complete, and the outside world still knows nothing.


    But all this has nothing to do with Britain. After experiencing the disastrous defeat of this world war, it is very difficult for Britain to keep its homeland. It is a matter for future challengers to fight for hegemony.


    Adam did not have the idea of ??piercing the window paper. With the decline of the British Empire, the world could no longer find a country that could control the Shinra.


    Even if the ambitions of the Vienna government are exposed, everyone can only fake their noses to recognize the established facts that have already been created.


    ...


    On December 16, 1905, the London government announced the results of the counting of votes. The "Stop the War" was passed by an absolute number of votes.


    A total of 27.345 million people participated in this vote, and 21.494 million people supported the cessation of the war, accounting for more than 90%.


    As for how to complete voting and counting in such a short time, it can only be attributed to the British "efficiency" in a special period.


    On the same day, the British Parliament declared that the voting was valid, and Britain officially withdrew from the war.


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 Chapter 1155： Improper son

    The war was over, and the news spread all over Europe. In the past year, it was not only the British who ate chaff, but also the Europeans.


    Although there is no shortage of food, everyone''s pockets are hurt.


    It was the war that caused trouble. With the interruption of sea routes, many industrial raw materials could not be shipped in. Even if they could be shipped in, they would have to detour, and the cost would inevitably go up.


    With the exception of the basically self-sufficient Shinra and Russia, other European countries are suffering from insufficient supply of raw materials, and companies are forced to lay off staff and reduce production.


    With rising unemployment and rising prices, ordinary people will naturally have a hard time.


    Fortunately, Franz the Great has moral integrity, not only did not take advantage of the fire, but instead opened the warehouse in time and poured a large amount of food into the European world, cutting off the capitalists'' hype.


    Governments of various countries have also introduced emergency measures to distribute food relief to the unemployed to solve the food problem of the people.


    It was precisely because the problem of eating was solved that the British conspiracy did not succeed. Otherwise, once the Revolutionary Party confuses, there may be real turmoil.


    After a year of hardship, I finally won the war on the occasion of Christmas. It is hard not to be excited.


    Except for the Russian Empire in the Civil War and the defeated Britain, the entire European world is immersed in a sea of ??celebration.


    The people are celebrating, and governments of various countries have become busy. Winning the war does not mean that the matter is over, and there is still the most critical step-sharing the spoils.


    With the surrender of the British, the international landscape is undergoing a comprehensive reshuffle. The alternation of the new and the old overlords often involves both crises and opportunities.


    As a member of the Continental League, the European countries are undoubtedly standing on the right team this time, and it is time to share the fruits of victory.


    When it comes to specific interests, disputes are always inevitable. The cake is so big, if you take more, others will naturally get less.


    The former close allies have now become competitors. Fortunately, the Russians were kicked out of the game ahead of time, otherwise the struggle would be more intense.


    In order to divide the spoils more harmoniously, representatives of the Continental Alliance countries have gathered in the Diplomatic Building of the Holy Roman Empire at this moment.


    Needless to say, those who joined later have not made enough contributions to the war. Now they can only follow with soy sauce. They don''t have much right to speak. European countries are the only ones who really participated in the fight.


    After a glance at the people, Leo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Shinra, said vigorously: "Welcome to Vienna, and I hope everyone can spend a happy Christmas here.


    After the joint efforts of everyone, it took nearly a year to finally defeat the evil John Bull and restore peace to the human world again.


    Every country where I sit has contributed to this war, and everyone is a hero to the human world.


    The British were defeated, but the mess left by the British still needs us to clean up. In order to restore the international order as soon as possible, all countries now need to work together.


    Today we are discussing the South Asian subcontinent, thanks to the British. Now South Asia has become a mess of porridge, and the 400 million people in the region urgently need everyone to rescue.


    As a responsible country, everyone will be willing to contribute to the peace of mankind. "


    There is no doubt that what is taken out is divided among countries. The real sites that the Vienna government fancy will never be mentioned on the table.


    Regions like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and British Africa are already in the possession of the Holy Roman Empire. Leo skipped it directly, and representatives of various countries pretended not to see it.


    There is nothing controversial, simply calculating economic value, one India is more than the sum of these regions. The most fertile land has been taken out. Who can say that the Vienna government is not generous?


    Everyone is smart, and the implication is immediately understood. "South Asia subcontinent", that means nothing to do with islands.


    There are not a few islands in India. Except for Sri Lanka, which is slightly larger, the rest are small peas, which is not worth mentioning.


    The ones that are taken out now are consistent with what the Vienna government promised in advance, so the representatives of various countries will naturally have no opinion.


    "Your Excellency, Spain is willing to contribute to peace in South Asia!"


    Roman Riquelme, the representative of Spain, said vigorously.


    In the just-concluded world war, Spain was a big show, and the grievances accumulated for hundreds of years were vented.


    In the Far East, Spain succeeded in killing the Japanese. In Europe, it not only participated in the bombing of London, but also conquered the Strait of Gibraltar.


    It seems that Spain, which used to be arrogant, has returned overnight. Although these are false, they do not affect Spain''s return to the ranks of powers.


    In the context of the Russians being out, Spain is second only to Shinra in the Continental League.


    Although this second child is very moist, and the strength gap with the boss is huge, Spain still has no capital to win, but this still does not affect Roman''s good mood.


    Weak strength also has the advantages of weakness, at least there is no need to worry about suppression from the boss; if it is really strong, Roman will have to worry about whether he will follow in the footsteps of the Russian Empire.


    "The Nordic Federation is also willing to contribute to the peace and stability of the South Asian subcontinent."


    "We in Belgium are also willing to serve South Asia..."


    ...


    When it comes to interests, no one is willing to give up. Countries cannot compete with the boss of the Holy Roman Empire, but they are not afraid of Spain.


    Anyway, the international order is about to be established, and whoever dares to provoke war and disrupt order will be the enemy of Shinra.


    But all those who have the strength to participate in colonization have joined the competition, for fear that they will miss the opportunity to maintain peace and stability in South Asia.


    ...


    In St. Petersburg, the atmosphere in the tsarist government has become tense since the news that countries abandon Russia to carve up India.


    Spending money, sweating, exhausting, and even the country was paralyzed because of the war. As a result, when the spoils were divided, they suddenly announced that they had no share, and they couldn''t bear it.


    Angry, angry, the civil war is not over, the Russian Empire can really do not much.


    Nicholas II angrily ordered: "Order the Indian frontline troops to leave everything behind and immediately return to the country to quell the rebellion."


    Since the spoils are no more, if you continue to stay in India to maintain order, you are doing wedding dresses for others. Nicholas II was not so great yet and had no interest in voluntary labor.


    "Your Majesty, now Afghanistan has fallen, and the Central Asia and the Caucasus are mostly in the hands of the rebels. The frontline troops are going to be withdrawn, I am afraid..."


    Before Prime Minister Sergey Witt finished speaking, Nicholas II interrupted: "The rebels block the way, then fight back! Anyway, it''s a counterinsurgency. You can start anywhere."


    There is no doubt that what Nicholas II said was angry. It''s easy to call it back. The question is how to do logistics?


    If it could withdraw, the military would have taken action long ago. After all, although India is important, it is still inferior to the homeland.


    After the delay in ordering the withdrawal of troops, the most critical problem is that once they leave the coalition, hundreds of thousands of troops on the front line will lose their logistical supplies.


    If the Russian empire was small, it would still be possible to save some money and hide the supplies for ten and a half days.


    The problem is that the Russian empire is too vast. Withdrawing from India to the mainland, there are thousands of kilometers along the way, and it still faces the interception of the rebels. What if there is insufficient supply?


    The Russian army in the Far East has almost been ruined, and the Russian army on the Indian front is already the last elite of the Russian Empire. Once these seeds are ruined, the Russian army will not be able to restore its combat effectiveness overnight.


    In order to avoid the tragedy, Yevgeny, as the Secretary of the Army, had to bite the bullet and persuade.


    "Your Majesty, the enemy will not let us do what we want. The troops on the front line have been broken up, and it is very difficult to assemble now.


    At present, the command of these forces is in the hands of the coalition headquarters. If we forcefully assemble the forces, the enemy might take the opportunity to make trouble and directly label the rebels. "


    Of course there are alarmist elements, but no one can say about politics. As long as the interests involved are large enough, anything can happen.


    For the benefit, European countries can support the Russian rebels. Who can guarantee that these guys will not take the opportunity to kill the main Russian army on the front line.


    "Humph!"


    "Keep this account down first, and I will settle it with them one day!"


    Nicholas II roared angrily.


    It can be seen that his dissatisfaction with the Vienna government has accumulated to its peak. Had it not been for the conditions, he would have liked to tear up the covenant immediately.


    Of course, it is impossible to tear up the covenant now. With alliance constraints, life in the Russian Empire is so difficult; if there is no alliance constraints, I am afraid it would not be a secret trick.


    After a pause, Nicholas II added: "The newly formed troops are sent out. We are running out of time. We must speed up the counter-insurgency.


    Only when domestic rebellions are suppressed before the establishment of the international order, will this world have our say. "


    Reality can make people grow most, continuous social beatings, Nicholas II in adversity still grows up. Deeply realized that strength is the root of everything.


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 Chapter 1156： Christmas

    The white snowflakes, colorful Christmas trees, colorful scenery, and various celebration banners make this Christmas particularly exciting.


    When the New Year''s bell rang, Franz fell into his memories. Looking around the decades of walking along the Hanshan Mountains, there are too many stories to tell.


    This Christmas, there were no guests, except for the necessary guards, even the servants were given a holiday by Franz.


    Those who held the celebration were all a bunch of juniors. It¡¯s a rare reunion day that you have to do it yourself to make sense.


    The meaning is there, but the scene is a bit out of control. The pampered little guys are obviously not used to this kind of rough work.


    Looking at the dark dishes on the table, Franz doubted whether they could be eaten.


    But seeing everyone happily eating, Franz was relieved, he wouldn''t eat anyway. People are too old to eat supper.


    If he can survive till now, Franz has maintained it well. Look at the queen in front of her, she''s already yawning. If it weren''t traditional, I would have gone to bed long ago.


    Well, tradition is just an excuse, mainly because the days of reunion are running out. With the victory of the World War, the last wave of confiscation will also be opened.


    After so many years of paved roads, now it¡¯s time to harvest. As a big winner in the war, the Habsburg dynasty also had its own fruits of victory.


    The Holy Roman Empire has a vast territory, and now it has cut more than 20 million square kilometers of land from the British. Except for Antarctica, which is not suitable for human habitation, it occupies almost two-fifths of the earth.


    Unless the colonial rule is followed, the central government simply cannot manage it.


    With the development of the times, the cost of colonial rule is also rising, and it is only a matter of time before it is eliminated.


    In particular, the occupied areas of Shenluo are mostly vast and sparsely populated. It is even more economically uneconomical to play colonial rule.


    Anyway, what Shenluo played was the state system and the enfeoffment system, so continue to use it. Especially in remote areas, if the ministers who are worthy of merit are divided equally, and then a prince and grandson are sent over, it is a state.


    Except for the eldest son and grandson who was destined to inherit the throne, the rest of the children and grandchildren were arranged by Franz.


    Limited by traffic, it takes too long for a round trip, which is destined to gather less and more in the future.


    But there is no way, the Habsburg family has come to the present, if it wants to continue to develop and grow, it is bound to branch.


    All the opportunities are in our hands. If we don¡¯t grasp them, what future can we talk about?


    "Parents love their sons, and they have far-reaching plans." On this issue, the views of Franz and his wife are very consistent.


    Years make people grow old. Judging from the average life expectancy these years, the Franz and his wife both live long. Obviously there are not many such Christmas holidays for family reunion.


    Once the enfeoffment is completed, perhaps the next reunion will have to wait a few years, for example: Franz¡¯s 80th birthday, or the 20th anniversary of the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire, this kind of universal celebration.


    This can be regarded as a trouble of happiness. There are so many people who are desperate for a fief. Many families have even put in the efforts of three generations, but they have not been able to achieve their wishes.


    Fortunately for noble families, they have received relevant military education from an early age. As long as their qualifications are not too bad and they work hard enough, it is not difficult to enter a military school.


    After graduating from military academy, the starting point is an officer. With the personal connections left by his father''s generation, on the battlefield, the probability of making military merits is much higher than that of ordinary people.


    As long as you have better luck, catch up with this kind of war, take advantage of the trend, and successfully survive, you can earn your next foundation.


    The low-level civilians are miserable, purely starting from scratch, and those who can get out of it are the darlings of God.


    Although in terms of the number of knights, officers and soldiers of civilian origin are the majority, but there are still a large number of offspring of nobles, middle class, capitalists, and bureaucrats hidden in it.


    It seems that these people have no foundation in the army, but their economic foundation is solid!


    Parents in Germany are notoriously willing to invest in their children''s education. The world is not peaceful these days. Under the system of national military service, military knowledge can''t be left behind.


    In terms of learning theoretical knowledge and dealing with people, the children of these families are not inferior to the children of ordinary nobles.


    Even many people who are interested in taking the road of military merit and nobility, or long-term development in the army, have completed the recruit training ahead of time before joining the army.


    With these advantages, the probability of being promoted in the army is obviously higher than that of ordinary civilian children.


    In fact, most of the children of the low-level civilians who can stand out have a rich military career and are able to impart relevant knowledge.


    Not fair, that''s for sure. But this world is cruel in its own right, and it is not changed by personal will at all.


    As the emperor, Franz only needs to ensure the combat effectiveness and loyalty of the army, as for the origin of the officers below it is not important.


    We can only blame the short duration of the World War, which ended in less than a year, leaving no time for ordinary people to grow up.


    Of course, this lid cannot be opened. No matter how small the probability is, it is also a probability. Not many people jumped up to become aristocrats, but many were allocated a piece of land.


    British Africa, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the British Indochina Peninsula, and some islands have too much land available for allocation.


    This is only a legacy left by the British. Although other countries participating in the war are not so fertile, they have a few meats, and there will always be gains.


    The newly-occupied area needs population, and military service is the best opportunity to recruit immigrants. Not only there were immigrants, but there were also troops to guard these lands.


    Sometimes, Franz even wondered if it was too much. However, seeing the rush of the folks, he decisively put away this dangerous idea.


    It has only been a few years since the abolition of serfdom. It is when everyone is most obsessed with land, especially when the income and living standards of farmers are higher than those of workers.


    Small people also have the wisdom of small people. The facts are in front of you. Higher income, better life, plus a foundation that can be inherited.


    If you say this is a calculation, let this calculation come more. Don¡¯t mind a few more pieces of land.


    As for using everyone to guard the territory, that''s not a big deal. If you don¡¯t guard your own land, who will guard it?


    ...


    Someone is proud, others are disappointed. When Franz was so sad for the future gathering, Buckingham Palace was even more gloomy.


    Although he had been prepared, Britain really surrendered, and Edward VII''s heart could not help but grieve.


    With sorrow, this Christmas will naturally be difficult. Even this year''s Santa Claus is not as beautiful as in previous years.


    Summing up experience and lessons, looking for countermeasures, and preparing for a comeback, these are meaningless.


    An island country cannot tolerate failure. In Britain, where the land is small and the population is scarce, the fault tolerance rate is too low, and defeat means losing everything.


    Especially in the past few hundred years, Britain has pulled the hatred of the whole world to its full value, which has made it more difficult to make a comeback.


    Even through insider trading, the British Isles were preserved by buying the Vienna government, but the reality of the decline of Britain cannot be changed.


    Thinking of Edward VII, I feel depressed. He clearly did not do badly, and can even be called excellent, but he became the terminator of the Victorian era.


    Fortunately, Britain implements a constitutional monarchy, and the cabinet has thundered in the front, attracting civilian firepower.


    As we all know, the king is already in his old age, and his health in the past year is not good enough to handle government affairs, and it has nothing to do with this war.


    Of course, the most important reason why Edward VII was able to retreat was the will of the Continental Alliance, or the deliberate release of water by the Vienna government.


    The deal between Vienna and the British government has just been concluded and is currently underway. Now a stable Britain is needed.


    Compared to changing the prime minister, the impact of changing the king is obviously greater, and perhaps Britain will directly collapse.


    As the victor of the war, the Holy Roman Empire has too many interests to receive, and there is no effort to waste time on the British in the short term.


    In addition, another important reason is to preserve Britain''s corrupt bureaucracy.


    Any veteran empire has various problems, and reform is often more difficult than overthrowing and rebuilding. Especially after the colonial era is over, the contradiction cannot be transferred to the outside world, and the difficulty of reform is even greater.


    This is a conspiracy, but neither King Edward VII nor the British government can refuse it. As a member of a vested interest group, you can''t do it yourself!


    The current prime minister, Campbell, is the leader of the reformists. During his tenure, he put many patches on the British Empire, which can be said to be outstanding.


    If it were not for catching up with this war, his historical evaluation would never be low, and he might even become Britain''s greatest president.


    However, the problem is that Campbell is too capable. If you change to an inactive prime minister, perhaps the world war will not break out so quickly.


    History is always full of comedy. I am afraid that everyone can''t believe it when it is made into a movie. It is completely different from everyone''s daily perception.


    A capable king + a capable prime minister pulled the slowly declining British Empire from half way back, but fell directly into the abyss from another road.


    It''s incredible to think about it, but it happened in reality. If it hadn''t been for Campbell to initiate reforms, Britain would still fish in the free trade system, and would not have noticed that its market was being eaten away for a while.


    If it can replace the British Empire with a frog in warm water, the Vienna government will naturally not resort to force. After all, war also costs money.


    It was destined to be a sleepless Christmas Eve. Edward VII was uncomfortable. The British government was even more tragic. No one was preparing for the festival at all. There was not even a Christmas tree in the prime minister''s residence.


    As a tragedy of the times, the Campbell administration now has its last mission left, to sign the surrender document and bear the responsibility for defeat.


    Then, there is no more. When all the dust has settled, it is time for the new government to take office and implement the treaty.


    Listening to the New Year¡¯s bell, Campbell said helplessly: ¡°The Vienna Peace Conference is about to start after Christmas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send people to participate as soon as possible!¡±


    I don¡¯t take a holiday at Christmas, but I have to discuss government affairs. I think I¡¯m drunk.


    However, as a defeated country, the Campbell administration has no choice. The war has just ended, and all kinds of troubles are coming. There are so many things, there is no time for vacation.


    Even for this kind of international event that everyone was rushing to attend, now there is no voluntarily signing up. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has to pick out a hapless one.


    In this regard, the Vienna government is still very good at talking, no matter who it is sent, and regardless of the level of representative, as long as an individual can sign on behalf of the British Empire.


    This is also vital to the Campbell administration. Despite its notoriety, it is better to have less money than more money.


    The people are forgetful, and time can dilute everything. Especially for other members of the cabinet, as long as they reduce their sense of presence, they are likely to be forgotten by the public after three to five years.


    Only the prime minister and the person who signed it can be remembered by everyone, especially the representative who signed the surrender document. The "traitor" hat is almost fixed.


    This can be regarded as a return to the British government''s knowledge of current affairs. Just like the First World War, because the Germans voluntarily surrendered, the Allied Powers also gave up the investigation of war criminals.


    If the British government chooses to smash to the end, it is the treatment of World War II. As the heads of government of the defeated countries, one by one must go to the military court.


    "Okay, Prime Minister. I''ll make arrangements when I come down. It won''t delay things."


    Foreign Secretary Adam said calmly. Anyway, the conditions for the armistice were secretly agreed long ago, and the Vienna Peace Conference will also make some detailed adjustments.


    As a defeated country, Britain no longer has the right to speak at the Vienna Peace Conference, and it does not matter who it sends.


    The high-level government is uncomfortable, and the people at the bottom have not had a good Christmas. The war is over, but the trade blockade of various countries has not been lifted.


    The reserves of materials in the British Isles have been consumed for a long time. Daily supplies such as candy, coffee, tea, cigarettes, and alcohol have now become luxury items.


    Even to celebrate Christmas, the British government increased the supply of supplies. Everyone only had one liter of milk, a piece of 300 grams of bread, and a piece of dried fish. The other foods were potatoes, corn, soybeans and other miscellaneous grains.


    Not only is the supply of materials insufficient, the quality is touching, and it tastes like feed.


    In combination with the previous government''s bill for the slaughter of livestock and prohibition of winemaking in the first half of the year, the relief food distributed now is likely to be the rations for those animals.


    It''s not bad to have enough food. There was no discerning capital in the war years. As long as the enemy does not open the blockade for a day, the supplies of the British Isles will never return to normal.


    ...


    Deep in the alley, in an ordinary courtyard, the James family is spending this special Christmas.


    Looking at the food on the table, James, with a strong smile, was at a moment''s heart broken.


    In order to spend this Christmas satisfactorily, he ran three black markets in a row, but he was ashamed of his pockets, but finally stopped because of the high price.


    There is no candy, no cake, and no turkey. All there is is a few pieces of bread and a carton of milk, plus a baked potato per person.


    Such a standard is the current living conditions of the bottom people before the war. James is from a slightly better family, and his daily life is much higher. At least the necessary sauces for every meal are indispensable.


    Seeing his son who has always been picky eaters, but eating very happily at the moment, James only feels sad.


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 Chapter 1157： Politics is also worldly

    Washington, the same Christmas feels differently. The impact of this war on the United States was relatively small. In addition to the slight impact on import and export trade, the United States is still peaceful in general.


    However, this is just appearance. The political mistake of squadron brought a fatal blow to the United States.


    Washington has applied to the Continental Alliance many times, hoping to withdraw from this war. Unfortunately, the Continental Alliance has not given a response.


    Those who are familiar with politics know that they are not afraid of the enemy''s appetite, but they are afraid of being ignored by the enemy. With a big appetite, there is still room for negotiation; being ignored, there is no way to start even if you want to talk.


    With the surrender of the British Empire, the last hope of the United States of struggle was tossed away.


    The strength of the United States is the best in the Americas, but compared with the Continental Alliance, it is a little peasant.


    The people are still celebrating Christmas happily, unaware that the crisis is approaching, but the White House is unable to do anything.


    "Did the Vienna government respond?"


    President Theodore Roosevelt asked expectantly.


    Secretary of State Pete Niedermeier: "The answer given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Roman Empire is, let us wait for the follow-up notice, and all issues will be resolved at the Vienna Peace Conference.


    Judging from the current situation, we are afraid that we will be sad this time. The main reason is that the British surrendered so quickly that we had no time to react. "


    There is no doubt that "the British surrender quickly" is just an excuse. The reason why the United States is really wearing small shoes is that its own development potential is too great.


    Of course, the previous United States¡¯ siege of Austrian Central America in the Organization of America¡¯s coalition forces is also one of the reasons why they receive special care.


    Now the British Empire has declined, but there is still a lot of accumulated heritage. The overall industrial strength is second only to Shinra, and it is still at the top level in the world in certain subdivisions.


    Just like the Soviet Union after the collapse, whoever inherited the Soviet legacy is the military power second only to the United States.


    The United States is too closely connected with the British, or the capitals of the two countries are too closely connected. After the war, British capital must leave the country to find a more suitable survival air force.


    Although the European continent is close, the capital power of the European world itself is not weak, and there are more powerful aristocratic constraints, which is obviously not suitable for them to cross the river.


    If you look at the world, there are not many countries that can accommodate the transfer of British capital. Taking into account the racial factors, the United States, Confederate States, and Brazil can really accept British capital.


    As for the countries within Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela, the population is too small, and they simply cannot accommodate too much capital.


    In-depth study will find that Brazil is impossible. Not only is the population limited, but there are still a lot of internal conflicts. Revolutions may break out at any time, and the uncertainty is too high.


    Although the situation in the Confederate countries is slightly better, they are playing with the plantation economy, and there is obviously not enough room for capital operation.


    The United States is the best choice. Whether it is population, resource situation, or social background, it is suitable for capital development.


    If there is no external intervention, the United States will be the first choice for British capital after it leaves the country.


    Once the capitalists are allowed to transfer capital and technology to the United States, it will be a rising power, which is very detrimental to the global layout of Shinra.


    It takes too much effort to intercept capitalists one by one, and it is still impossible to prevent. In contrast, it is much simpler to directly attack the United States.


    As the so-called fans of the authorities, the Americans who are trapped in them, did not expect so many. After all, the strength of the United States this year is limited, and there are still a lot of internal contradictions. It is really not worthy of the hegemony.


    "Next we have to change our strategy, not only to lobby the Vienna government, but also to keep up with public relations with other countries."


    Unsure of the reason for being specifically targeted, Theodore Roosevelt only regarded the dead horse as a living horse doctor to increase the scope of public relations.


    This is destined to be a restless Christmas. Almost all the politicians of the Ocean Union member states are worried about the future of their country.


    Even if it is a timely job change, there is no exception. "Twenty-five boys" are not popular anywhere.


    During the war, because of practical needs, the Vienna government accepted everyone''s surrender, which does not mean that everyone can enjoy the treatment of allies.


    Looking at the ongoing spoils-sharing conference in Vienna, the countries participating in the conference all joined the Continental Alliance in the early days, and none of the latecomers.


    The neutral countries that joined the alliance halfway through were okay. Although they did not contribute much to the war, the political squad finally caught up.


    The countries that changed jobs in the later period are different. With the label of "two or five" on their heads, they are destined to be impossible to trust.


    In particular, the few hapless men who sent troops to the war not only have to pay for their losses, but will also have to be "specially taken care of" in the future.


    It''s too late to regret. No matter what you do now, it can''t make up for the early political mistakes. Even in order to consolidate the internal relations of the alliance, the Vienna government must also "treat differently" countries.


    If you follow along, you will have meat to eat; if you watch the lively, you will continue to watch the lively when you divide the meat; if you stand in the wrong line and turn to the side in time, you will have to pay the price.


    ...


    Time passed quickly, and the day of the Vienna Peace Conference was getting closer. Delegations from various countries arrived in Vienna one after another, and public opinion was ignited.


    In the face of media interviews, the representatives of the victorious countries were full of spirits and the representatives of the defeated countries were downcast. They were completely different landscapes.


    Even comic publications that have nothing to do with politics have come out to join in the fun and come up with a series of satirical stories.


    For example: "Knights and Robbers Series", "Pirate Doomsday", "Animal World Dogfight"...


    There are even more related literary works. Literati and writers all over Europe are working hard to write about this war with extreme exaggeration.


    It is completely opposite to the anti-war trend of thought after the original time-space world war. It can only be said that it didn''t hurt everyone. Except for the British who licked their wounds, the feelings of other European people were not deep.


    The casualties are heavy, that is the number on paper, even the anti-French war can''t keep up. Except for the British bombs, which killed a few unlucky people, Europeans did not feel that war was approaching.


    The bloodiest wars broke out in the Far East, the South Asian subcontinent, and Africa. There was nothing in Europe at all.


    Although the Continental Alliance also killed nearly a million people, these losses were shared by more than 20 countries, of which the Russian family contributed more than half.


    The casualties were small and the results were rich, so everyone''s feelings were naturally different.


    Although there is a lack of classic works, compared with the classics created by tragedy, it is clear that the happiness of reality is more important.


    The eyes of the world are focused on the Vienna Peace Conference, the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instantly become busy, and there is an endless stream of people who come to visit every day.


    When it comes to national interests, trusting favors and relationships are obviously not enough, but who doesn¡¯t want to have a better relationship with the boss?


    After all, this world is a society of human relations, and impressions are very important when one''s own national interests are not involved.


    Shinra is now the overlord of the world, even if it is just a word for help, many times the problem can be solved.


    If it weren''t for Shenluo''s anti-corruption campaign too much, it is estimated that one of the top leaders of the Vienna government would count as one, and all of them would make a lot of money.


    Giving gifts to officials is too risky. If you put off a big hat that corrupts the officials of the Shinra government, it''s all over.


    If you can''t give gifts to ministers, try to give gifts to the emperor. In recent days, Franz has received softness when receiving gifts.


    It''s not that he wants to receive gifts, it''s really a thief who gives gifts. In order to give gifts, the European royal family is another family, and it can always be related to relatives.


    The good name is to strengthen the relationship between relatives. If you don''t accept it, you don''t give face, which will hurt the other''s face.


    In theory, this is a normal exchange between the royal family, and according to the tradition of reciprocity, the future needs to be repaid.


    In another way, it becomes normal etiquette, and it is still the kind that really needs to be paid back.


    If you just succeeded to the throne and are poor and need capital turnover, Franz will naturally not refuse this kind of gift.


    Now it''s different, there is no shortage of money in the pocket, and receiving gifts means receiving trouble. Not only to appreciate, but also to prepare valuable gifts to send back in the future.


    After only a lap in the hand, Mao didn''t catch it in the end, and the social influence was not good.


    The more I think about it, the more I feel that it is wrong. Gifts are only the second thing to do. It is clear that the royal families of various countries are taking advantage of the opportunity.


    In name, gifts are given in the name of the royal families of various countries, but the expenses are paid by the governments of various countries, and they will be turned around by his hand. In the future, they will return to the hands of the royal families of various countries and become legal income.


    After gaining insight into the truth, Franz could only accept it obediently. It can only be said that the emperor can''t escape the human relationship.


    There are many royal families in Europe, and not all of them are rich in wealth. They also have high debts.


    The main reason is that private property and state property in the European world are clearly separated. The country¡¯s money is not equal to the king¡¯s money. On the contrary, the king¡¯s money has nothing to do with the government.


    The king can use the money of the treasury, but he can''t kick it into his own pocket. In addition to the normal annuity, they can only rely on their own business.


    If it is a big country, the annuity income is high. As long as the population is not too large, the royal family can maintain the normal expenses. With a little bit of money management mind, a small life can be very moist.


    A small country is different. The government''s fiscal revenue is inherently low, and the king''s annuity is naturally not high enough, and it is simply not enough to maintain the profile of the monarch.


    But the monarch¡¯s face must not be lost, no one cares about how to live his life secretly, and the decency on the face must be maintained.


    If the annuity is not enough, you can only find a way to fill the hole. It''s all right if you manage well, if you can''t manage it, it''s a tragedy.


    As far as Franz knew, seven or eight royal families were going to borrow money to survive. It''s not that they are profligate, it''s mainly bad luck.


    For example, in the Italian states, apart from the pope who is not short of money, the other monarchs are very poor.


    This is the French people''s pot. During the war, everyone lost the land of the manor, and because of the restoration, they ran out of accumulated family assets, and some even owed a debt.


    As for why Franz is so clear, it is naturally: As a creditor, it is difficult to think clearly.


    The Royal Bank has already extended them and then extended them again. If they were put on the heads of ordinary people, they would have been bankrupt and liquidated long ago.


    In order to make money, these royal families have become the center of the fashion circle. Fortunately, they still know their identity and have not become spokespersons for luxury goods.


    Everyone is not too high in morality. This kind of legitimate opportunity to make a fortune, as long as the first company takes the lead, naturally someone will follow suit.


    Anyway, if you send out a lot, you will recycle more in the future. You can''t even think about it generously. Even if they have caught up with the post-war benefit distribution threshold, governments of all countries can only recognize it no matter how reluctant it is.


    You can¡¯t give it to everyone else, just your family?


    I didn''t see, there were still a bunch of people who wanted to give gifts, but couldn''t send them out, and two of them were almost red-eyed.


    Politics is also sophisticated. As the leader of the monarchy, Franz cannot prevent everyone from getting rich.


    Hello, my hello, everyone, it is the foundation of an interest group''s long-term maintenance. It''s just a matter of convenience, and it''s natural to help.


    If you study carefully, you will find that it can appear on the gift list, which is the protagonist of this spoils sharing meeting.


    I don''t know how future generations will evaluate it. Anyway, Franz knew that through an unseen deal, the relationship between Shinra and the European countries became closer.


    In fact, this is just an episode before the Vienna Peace Conference. There are also many profit transactions, which are constantly being staged here.


    The conference has not yet started, the Vienna government has signed more than 100 large commercial orders, of which only arms orders accounted for half.


    The transaction has been completed in advance, and when the Vienna Peace Conference opens, there is not much to do.


    Apart from the fact that the defeated countries are still selling badly, and I pray for your sympathy, the Continental Alliance is basically in harmony except for the strong dissatisfaction of the Russians.


    Franz himself was surprised by the fact that a good international conference was played into a worldly society and insider trading.


    But the reality is like this. The Holy Roman Empire is the only one. As the second child, the Russian Empire is not only isolated by various countries, but also busy fighting civil wars, and has no energy at all.


    In the future, Spain, as the third youngest, is too weak. Not to mention that it is to wrestle with Shenluo to maintain the status of the empty powers.


    Looking at the whole world, there is not a British that can fight, and it has a little strength, and it is still a defeated country.


    Under the dominance of one family, as long as the Vienna government is willing, it can completely turn the peace meeting into its own words.


    It is estimated that many countries are now regretting it. During the anti-French war, they should not be fooled to make Shinra bigger.


    Regrettably, there is no regret medicine in this world. The Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend. Only one family is left to make the rules, and everyone can only follow behind.


    While regretting it, it is estimated that many countries are still secretly rejoicing: the Vienna government will continue to pay attention to food, otherwise the life will be impossible.


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 Chapter 1158： Not too big

    After a lot of verbal battles and interest transactions, on June 16, 1905, countries around the world signed the "Vienna Agreement" in Vienna, and the world war came to a successful conclusion.


    The content of the treaty is generally good for most countries. Even if it is against the defeated country, the handling is not harsh.


    The countries that withdrew from the war and jumped to the job now barely count as a member of the Continental Alliance and are no longer held accountable for war.


    Only the three countries of Britain, Japan and the United States are really held accountable. The most miserable natural British empire, as the main force of the world war, directly lost a lot of money.


    The content of the treaty is as follows:


    1. The defeated countries (Britain, Japan, and the United States) recognized their defeat in the war and took full responsibility for the world war;


    2. Ceded all colonies to the Continental Alliance;


    (Respectively: Shenluo obtained British Australia, Canada, New Zealand, parts of the Indochina Peninsula, and overseas islands, including: Hawaii, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and other regions;


    Spain reclaims the Strait of Gibraltar;


    West, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Northern Europe, Sardinia, Greece... and other countries jointly carve up British India;


    ...)


    3. Pay 66 billion Aegis of war indemnities, pay the principal and interest in 99 years, and pay five thousandths of the monthly profit; (respectively: Britain 33 billion, the United States of 32.5 billion, and Japan 500 million)


    (The distribution is as follows: 79.6% of the Holy Roman Empire, 8.8% of the Russian Empire, 4.9% of Spain, 3.5% of the Netherlands, 0.7% of Belgium...)


    Note: Taking into account the financial situation of various countries, the annual repayment only needs to be no less than 15% of the government''s fiscal revenue. The outstanding part will automatically accumulate and the interest will be compounded.


    4. In order to maintain world peace and stability, the defeated country shall not develop any military industry, and all weapons and equipment shall be purchased from the continental alliance countries;


    5. The armed forces of the defeated country must be limited to not disrupting the regional balance, including the armed forces, police, militia and other armed forces. The size of the armed forces is approved by the upcoming international alliance every year;


    6. Since the signing of the treaty, the countries will complete the handover within one year, and the troops of Britain, Japan and the United States will all withdraw to their homeland;


    7. From the date of signing the treaty, within one month the countries began to exchange prisoners of war, and the extra prisoners would pay the ransom in accordance with international practice;


    ...


    There are a total of more than 100 entries in total, and the content is a lot more, but compared to the punishment on the French in the past, it is still a lot lighter.


    The French surrendered too late to blame. When the British surrendered, they still had a Royal Navy in their hands. When the French surrendered, the coalition forces were almost in Paris.


    Of course, this is only a superficial reason. The fundamental reason is that the French are even more threatened, and the British who hang alone overseas lose their colonies at all.


    Looking at the content of the treaty, you know that even the Royal Navy Vienna government is not interested in including it. Everyone knows the reason, and the landlord¡¯s family has no more food.


    The size of the Shinra Navy is huge enough. From now on, it will be the era of aircraft carriers. When a bunch of outdated battleships are brought back, apart from pulling them out for shooting, they can only dismantle and sell scrap iron.


    After the war, the British couldn''t afford it, and even the world couldn''t find a country that could afford it. The annual maintenance cost alone exceeded the fiscal revenue of most countries.


    No one would ask for a teary sale. Subject to the Vienna Treaty, Britain will lose its military industry after the war, which means that the spare parts are out of print.


    For most countries, buying such disposable warships back is purely taking up space.


    Small potential also has benefits of small potential. After paying the cost of colonies, war indemnities, and the military industry, Britain successfully saved the British Isles.


    It''s just that this success is only temporary. Five years later, there will be an Irish referendum, a Scottish referendum, and a Welsh referendum waiting for them.


    The ability to extend the referendum by five years is the result of the efforts of the British government. Who caused them to offend many people in the past?


    The Vienna government was bought, but other countries were unwilling to let them go. It is conceivable that the British Isles will be destined to be unstable in the next few years.


    A Britain, with its hands and feet trapped, obviously cannot deter nations. Retaliation and grievances are naturally indispensable.


    Anyway, no matter how big the trouble is, Britain, as a defeated country, cannot provoke a war to retaliate.


    The other terms are nothing, but the compensation is the most eye-catching. It''s not that the amount is huge. Compared to France''s indemnity that year, the British are still several billion less.


    What is really surprising is the distribution of compensation in the three countries of Britain, the United States and Japan. The Japanese only paid 500 million, which everyone can understand.


    The Japanese government is already very poor, and 500 million Aegis has been their fiscal revenue for more than ten years. No matter how much it is, it is really too much debt.


    What''s more, although the Japanese were on the wrong team, they also made great contributions in the fight against the Russians.


    It''s just this kind of credit that can''t be brought to the table. It should also be taken care of, not to mention that they have lost all of their colonies and their armaments are also restricted.


    It''s just this kind of preferential treatment that the Japanese government probably won''t appreciate it. It is estimated that once the contents of the treaty spread, it is time for the Tianzhu country thief again.


    In contrast, it is extremely unfriendly to the United States. The same is an accomplice, the Japanese pay 500 million, they will pay 32.5 billion, almost the same treatment as the British.


    Needless to say, this is again the result of insider trading. The total amount of compensation of 66 billion is jointly determined by the Continental Alliance, but the distribution of the war compensations of the three countries is the result of the activities of the three countries.


    For the purpose of splitting the relationship between the three countries, the Vienna government deliberately indulged all of this. In the end, it was naturally the vicious British that won and succeeded in dumping half of the debt to its allies.


    This is still the result of some people who see them unhappy and deliberately stumble, otherwise the United States will pay more.


    Regardless of what others think, Franz doesn''t understand how Americans dare to sign this treaty anyway.


    You know, in order to protest the unfair treatment in Vienna and the meeting, the Japanese representative refused to sign.


    Only after the Alliance fleet blocked the Sea of ??Japan and a Tokyo bonfire banquet, the Japanese representative decisively signed the daimyo.


    It is said that the unlucky person will play abdomen after the signing is completed, but the katana was not found at the scene, so he can only give up temporarily.


    Then, it was naturally warned by officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It doesn''t matter if you have a belly cut. If you go back to your country, you can cut it away. If you do something in Vienna, the Nanyang Fleet will visit Tokyo.


    With the signing of the "Vienna Agreement", half of the task of the peace meeting was completed, and the next step was to form the United Nations and establish a new international order.


    Different from the previous coexistence of powers, this time the Shinra family dominates. In theory, Franz can build an international order according to his own will.


    Obviously, this is impossible. Regardless of the strength of countries, this international order would really not be established without everyone¡¯s cooperation.


    As the big winner of this war, what the Holy Roman Empire now needs is a stable world.


    Do things around, sow relations between countries, and play regional balance. That''s what British island countries do.


    As a powerful mainland hegemon, he must play these little tricks, just go directly to Yangmou.


    Looking at the map on the wall, the double eagle flags all over the world have become a beautiful landscape. Franz slowly said: "The establishment of the United Nations must speed up the progress; but the organizational structure and functions of the organization should not be rushed to finalize.


    The world war has just ended, and international conflicts are in a period of easing. You don''t need an organization above your head for the time being, and going your own way can easily trigger everyone''s resistance.


    In a short period of time, the United Nations has acted as a liaison organization, and specific functions will be gradually filled according to subsequent needs.


    This world has never been peaceful. As long as human beings still exist, contradictions are the eternal subject. When international contradictions intensify, countries will naturally realize the value of the existence of the United Nations. "


    The boss is not a good choice. In order to consider the long-term stability, Franz must take into account the feelings of various countries and not offend people.


    The United Nations must have it, but everyone must not think that this is a conspiracy of Shinra, who wants to interfere in the internal affairs of various countries and dominate the world through this organization.


    As the sole hegemon, and still leaving his competitors far behind, Franz is not at all anxious when it comes to establishing an international order.


    Just take it slow, if things are done all at once, what will the next emperor do?


    Prime Minister Chandler: "Your Majesty, the problems of the United Nations are easy to handle. As long as this organization is not given substantial power, countries will not refuse to join.


    The trouble is the follow-up issue. The countries of the agreement have signed the agreement, but whether it can be implemented as agreed is still unknown.


    Britain¡¯s problem should not be big. In the world war that just ended, Britain lost at least three million people. It was when the anti-war sentiment among the people was strongest.


    What''s more, our punishment of the British Empire is not harsh. Except for the slightly larger amount of compensation, the rest has little to do with ordinary British people.


    Japan and the United States are different. Looking at the performance of the Japanese representatives, we know that Japan cannot accept such conditions for the truce, and the follow-up will inevitably continue.


    Needless to say, the United States itself has a lot of internal contradictions. The Vienna Peace Conference has not yet begun, and domestic troubles have begun.


    The provisions of the treaty against the United States are too harsh, and once passed back, it may be another storm. "


    The overall situation is something that politicians need to consider. The response of ordinary people has always been to follow their heart, and dissatisfaction means dissatisfaction.


    The fragile Japanese nationalism and the chaotic United States chaos are obviously unable to withstand the blow of the Vienna Agreement.


    The rioting among the people will inevitably be affected politically.


    There are already signs of craziness in Japan this year. If a coup was launched to overthrow the traitorous government, Franz would not be surprised at all.


    Although the nationalism of the United States is so overwhelming, each state is a big prince, and the power is no less than that of the state where Shinra kneels.


    The possibility of a coup d¡¯¨¦tat is unlikely, but the impeachment of the president and a change of government are a matter of minutes.


    The political situation is unstable, and treaties are waste paper. If you want Japan and the United States to fulfill their agreement, they don''t know who to call.


    Knock on the table, Franz said calmly: "Whether you let them make a fuss, there may be unexpected gains.


    The Russians suffered heavy losses in this war, and after the war they did not get the India they wanted. They were holding their stomachs in flames. If Japan is not punished, Nicholas II may not be able to swallow this breath.


    Didn¡¯t the Far Eastern Empire want to take back the colonies occupied by the Japanese a few days ago?


    That''s good. If the Japanese are making trouble, they will sell the Japanese colonies to the Far Eastern Empire. Order the Nanyang Fleet to blockade the Japanese waters and let them send troops to regain lost ground.


    The United States is easier to handle, not afraid of them making trouble, just afraid that they will not make trouble. Add a fire to them and provoke conflicts between states.


    Obviously it is the eastern states. Why should the western and central states pay for the wars waged for their own interests?


    It is not impossible to negotiate the exemption of compensation if the United States is really split. The responsibility is Washington, and the new independent country need not be responsible for it. "


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 Chapter 1159： The Emperors New Clothes

    It is easy to deal with a defeated country. Anyway, in this age when the fist is the truth, you just need to fight another battle if you refuse to accept it.


    Without the leading brother of Britain, even if Japan and the United States want to make trouble, they can''t do anything about it.


    What really needs the Vienna government to bother is the former good ally-the Russian Empire.


    Now, then. With the victory of the world war, the dragon slayer has replaced the role of the evil dragon.


    The identity has changed, and the position has naturally changed. The former allies have now become competitors.


    Whether to use black hands and take the opportunity to kill the Russian Empire is a question worth studying.


    The Russian Civil War has reached a climax. With the support of European countries at all costs, the rebel forces have become more vigorous than a day, sweeping over half of the Russian Empire.


    This time I really cannot blame the Czarist government. Although their incompetence has created conditions for the rebels to grow bigger, the core reason is that the enemy does not speak military ethics.


    The Russian Revolutionary Party has not yet become a climate. Although it launched rebellions in large cities such as St. Petersburg and Moscow, it was quickly extinguished by the Tsarist government because of the lack of a mass foundation.


    Now it is the independent organizations in various regions that are acting as the important task of anti-Russian. The mass base is there, but because of strong nationalism and regional color, the influence of independent organizations is mostly concentrated in a certain area.


    The most representative are the Polish Independence Organization, the Bulgarian Independence Organization, the Finnish Independence Organization, and the Afghan guerrillas.


    These organizations all have a common feature, their influence is limited to one place, and they cannot set off a wave of anti-Russia nationwide.


    After the outbreak of the Anti-Russian War, these independent organizations that were not affiliated with each other have fallen into their own battles. Under normal circumstances, it is only a matter of time before being extinguished.


    It''s a pity that external forces are intervening. At the beginning, everyone knew the rules, just secretly providing funds, weapons and equipment.


    With the development of the battlefield situation, everyone''s investment is getting bigger and bigger. In order to ensure the final victory, it is inevitable that the morality has been reduced a little bit.


    First, volunteers were sent to participate in the Russian Civil War, but the pig teammates were really not easy to lead, and they had to be "mercenaries".


    What are the Swiss Guards, the Prussian Eagle, the Hessian mercenaries, the French roosters, the angels, the Swedish Trojans... All the mercenary organizations that have a reputation in the world have appeared on the battlefield.


    According to incomplete statistics, the number of mercenaries active on the Russian battlefield has exceeded 100,000.


    Don''t ask why there are so many mercenaries participating in the war. The question is: international justice people do not understand the brutal rule of the Russians and want to rescue the various nations enslaved by the tsarist government.


    What looks like a Russian civil war has actually evolved into a war between the tsarist government and European countries. With one enemy, the tsarist government will naturally be tragic.


    With the endless strikes, the rebels sweeping the world, and the bourgeoisie and new aristocrats who are eager to seize power, the tsarist government has fallen into a difficult situation.


    The northern part of Finland has been completely occupied, and the rebels are rushing to repair fortifications in the Karelia Isthmus and Lake Ladoga;


    The Polish rebels and Lithuanian rebels in the west have joined forces. The flag of the tsarist government is no longer on the Pod Plain, and the war has raged into Belarus;


    The central and southern Caucasus region is full of smoke and Ukrainian guerrillas are everywhere. The Russian Balkans is now the world of the Bulgarian Independence Army, and there is only one Constantinople that belongs to the tsarist government;


    The Central Asian steppes have once again become a tribal world, and the Russians are no longer visible in Afghanistan;


    The Siberian rebels and the Russian army were fighting in darkness, and for a while, they couldn''t tell the victory or defeat;


    Most of the Far East is in the hands of the Japanese. Although the treaty has been signed, when it will be implemented is still unknown.


    Judging from the current situation, as long as the Vienna government adds another fire, the tsarist government is likely to be really cool.


    Suppressing the Russian Empire is one thing, killing the tsarist government is another. These are two completely different concepts.


    What Franz wanted to do was to preserve the tsarist government as much as possible under the premise of weakening the Russian Empire.


    The specific plan is to make Finland, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Baltic region, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia all independent, and it is better to separate Siberia and the Far East.


    The plan belongs to the plan, and the reality belongs to the reality. Even if the Vienna government personally ended, Nicholas II would not be able to accept such a condition of losing power and humiliating the country.


    It is estimated that if we cross the tsarist government and go up to a bourgeois government, the probability of compromise is even higher.


    If you can''t agree, you can only find ways to create established facts. Then use time to force the Russians to slowly accept reality.


    Looking at the Russian map full of flags on the sand table, Franz asked with concern: "Based on the current situation, is it possible for the rebels to conquer St. Petersburg?"


    Established facts are not so easy to cause. Except for a few areas where the rebels are active, most of them are in Pingchuan.


    Now it seems that the rebels are powerful, and once the czarist government is relieved, the situation will soon reverse.


    For example, when the main force of the Russian army in India returned to China, the alliance lifted the blockade of Russia. The strength of the two sides will be compared in an instant.


    Even with the support of European countries, it is difficult for the rebels to pass the tsarist government. Except for a few areas that can rely on natural dangers to support one or two, most areas cannot escape the clutches of the Russians.


    In any case, the Russians are nominally allies, and it is impossible for the Vienna government to hold on to the Russian forces on the front lines of India, let alone impose a long-term material blockade on Russia.


    With the end of the world war, these two real problems can no longer be delayed. If you want to dismember the Russian Empire, it can only be done before the main Russian army returns to China.


    Human nature is complicated. Although the tsarist government has experienced a lot of social beatings in recent decades, it has also won many brilliant victories and its spirits are high.


    If you want them to accept reality, they can only get rid of the arrogance of the Russians. Apart from the cruel ongoing war, the easiest way is to let the rebels conquer St. Petersburg.


    Once the regime is subverted, the first issue facing the tsar and nobles is not to maintain national unity, but to find ways to restore it.


    At that time, no matter how arrogant they are, in order to complete the restoration, they will find reasons for themselves to temporarily compromise and leave the problem to be solved in the future.


    In the old days, there was no problem in playing this way. Put the country in the hands of the rebels for the time being, and wait until the strength is strong, and then complete the reunification of the country.


    However, at this turbulent juncture in the early 20th century, it happened to be a nationalist campaign. Once the national effort was completed, the people would no longer tolerate continued enslavement.


    Prime Minister Chandler: "The Russian rebels are now very powerful, mainly relying on the support of their own people. The fighting power of the rebels will be greatly reduced if they leave the concentrated area.


    Although some people helped the rebels perfect the organizational structure of the government, it was limited to one region. The rebels everywhere are still working on their own, and there is no way to unite against the tsarist government.


    Because of the distance, if the rebels want to attack St. Petersburg, only the rebels in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania can participate in the war.


    On the battlefield in Eastern Europe, the government and rebel forces have essentially reached a stalemate, and it is difficult to tell the outcome for a while.


    Unless an elite force joins to break the current stalemate between the two sides, there is no hope of conquering St. Petersburg at all. "


    The elite troops can only be selflessly sponsored by the backstage supporters. With the increasing number of people participating in the war, the title of mercenary is no longer useful.


    One hundred thousand mercenaries are exaggerated enough. Almost all mercenary organizations in the world have been "being" participated in the war. No amount of history books will be difficult to write.


    With additional troops, everyone knows that European countries have sent troops to interfere in the Russian Civil War. Everyone wants a face. It''s okay to do things secretly, but it''s embarrassing to get it on the table.


    To blame, the Russian Revolutionary Party did not give its strength and received a lot of aid, and the uprising failed.


    If the Revolutionary Party can set off a wave of revolution in St. Petersburg or Moscow, there will be no trouble at all.


    "Who knows? As early as 1848, the French organized a volunteer army to support the Polish independence movement.


    Although it was finally cancelled for various reasons, this kind of internationalism is still worthy of recognition.


    Recently, the anti-Russian movement in France is on the rise. Countless French people want to welcome back their compatriots who were robbed and enslaved by the Russians. It is said that someone has organized a volunteer army.


    Although some French people made big mistakes before, now they want to rescue their compatriots and support the Russian national independence movement. We have no reason to stop them, right?


    Perhaps, when the French Volunteer Army killed the Russian Empire and contributed to the cause of human liberation. "


    It can be seen from Frederick¡¯s exaggerated tone that he now desperately hopes to see the Russians unlucky, so much so that he doesn¡¯t even need to exercise.


    Interfering in the civil war of the allies and attempting to split the allies are ugly things that the Vienna government cannot do.


    In this context, Back Pot Man is very important. Although anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is "the emperor''s new clothes", the game must be played.


    As for the existence of the French Volunteers, it is not important now. The key depends on whether the Vienna government needs them.


    Franz smiled slightly, obviously he was satisfied with his son''s adaptability. Today is different from the past, the world hegemony Shinra and the European hegemony Shinra are two concepts.


    The European hegemonic Shinra has rivals. The Vienna government must unite more allies and cannot be too domineering in politics and diplomacy.


    The world hegemon''s Shenluo is different. It''s right to behave a little bit extraordinarily. If you don''t directly tear up the Russian-Austrian covenant, it will be considered a moral integrity.


    Even if someone is dissatisfied, they can only hold back now. Being able to launch a scapegoat is already saving face for the Russians.


    Otherwise, the Tsarist government can only passively accept the reality and don¡¯t want anyone to come out to uphold justice.


    After thinking a little bit, Franz slowly said: "Frederick, you will be responsible for the affairs of the Russian Empire in the future, and the cabinet will be responsible for cooperation.


    Not only these, you will also take over the rest of the work. If nothing happens, I am going to abdicate at the end of the year. "


    "Abdicate", this is undoubtedly a thunder. If it spreads out, it will cause major earthquakes in world politics.


    Frederick, as the party concerned, was immediately confused. Although he has been a crown prince for fifty years, Franz has always been in good health, and he never thought about taking the throne now.


    On this issue, it is the same both at home and abroad. It is rare to hear that an emperor is going to retire himself. Almost all those who abdicate early are forced.


    Franz''s current situation is obviously different. He has just defeated the British Empire with Shen Luo and seized the position of world hegemon. He is at the peak of his life, and no one can force him to abdicate.


    Seeing the crowd in a state of confusion, Franz continued to add: "Don''t make a fuss, I just feel tired. I want to go out and take a good look at the world while I can still move."


    It''s okay if you don''t explain, everyone is even more bewildered when you explain. It is really difficult for everyone to link "out to see the world" and "abdicated" together.


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 Chapter 1160： Colony deal

    There is no reason to take back the spilled water. In particular, such a major event as the replacement of the throne is not a joke.


    Now that the decision was made, regardless of how others persuaded, Franz was not prepared to change his mind.


    Any profession will get tired after a long time, and the emperor is no exception. Power is tempting, but after more than 50 years of continuous power, Franz has long lost his original passion.


    Looking at the performance of the past ten years, we will know that a large amount of government affairs have been pushed to Frederick, which is called "the crown prince''s political ability", which is actually for laziness.


    No matter how lazy, the emperor is still the emperor and needs to be responsible for this country. Franz doesn''t need to deal with specific matters, but he still needs to formulate the country''s long-term development and strategic diplomacy.


    In fact, Franz didn''t want to do it a long time ago. People in their 70s or 80s who are still struggling in their posts are simply model workers.


    Mainly because of the previous competition, the international situation is uncertain, Franz is not sure whether Frederick can hold it.


    Now that the dust has settled, the era of conquering the world is over, the Holy Roman Empire has become a general trend, and the requirements for the individual abilities of the monarch have been greatly reduced.


    As a giant, the fault tolerance rate of the Holy Roman Empire is still very high. As long as you don''t mess around and go on step by step, the dominance can last at least a hundred years.


    Franz was old and Frederick was not too young. He was fifty years old, and he had already passed the age of tossing.


    What''s more, I have been honed by Franz for more than 20 years. I have seen all of them in politics, and the edges and corners have been polished. As a master of preservation, it is just right.


    Resignation does not mean that you can retreat. The transfer of power also requires a process.


    Before that, Franz had to deal with some troubles, so that Frederick was not ashamed as soon as he succeeded.


    For example: the division of states.


    Regardless of the fact that Shenluo currently occupies a lot of territory, the central government can no longer rule, but there are still many who oppose the split.


    Not everyone can see that the colonial system will collapse. In the eyes of most people, colonial rule is still the easiest way.


    Anyway, it''s been this way before, and there is nothing wrong with continuing.


    Including the previous process of localization in Africa, if it weren''t for Franz''s forceful implementation, it would simply not pass.


    Everyone opposes localization, mainly because the cost of governance will rise sharply, and the unscrupulous looting of wealth cannot continue.


    However, localization can increase the power of the central government and at the same time increase the political discourse power of the nobles. Capitalists are mainly opposed to it, and it is not difficult to implement it.


    It is not the same to divide the state.


    In essence, the establishment of foreign states has benefited the most from the royal family and overseas fiefdoms, followed by local immigrants.


    For the central government, this is unfriendly. It seems that the country has not left the empire, but the meat is still in the pot.


    However, the states have a lot of autonomy, which directly divides the power of the central government and affects the interests of the bureaucracy.


    When it comes to self-interest, contention is inevitable. In the face of strong Franz, even if these guys want to make trouble, they will think twice, and it is not necessarily when it changes to Frederick.


    Human nature cannot stand the test. Franz doesn''t think that every bureaucrat below is a loyal and filial son.


    In many cases, the opposition does not require specific actions, as long as you can''t do what you are doing. When it comes to the ability to hold back, all bureaucrats are equally professional.


    In Franz''s view, the vassal power and the monarchy are both complementary and mutually opposed.


    No monarch likes a strong minister, and no minister likes a strong monarch.


    A little unscrupulous thought: The emperor is so capable, what else does the minister do?


    In the era of Franz, the emperor was too strong, even if everyone had an idea, he could only hold it in his heart.


    It''s hard to say after changing Frederick''s position. If one is not handled properly, it will hurt the prestige of the monarch.


    Nicholas II is a ready-made negative textbook. The bureaucrats of the Vienna government may not be so bold, but it is still very possible to take the opportunity to engage in a war.


    If the new emperor succeeds to the throne, the first major event will be messed up, and there will be no hope of prestige before the ministers.


    From this point of view, the ancients'' saying that "the way of the father has not changed in three years" is quite reasonable.


    "Doing more makes mistakes, doing less makes mistakes, and not doing it is good."


    With a three-year buffer period, the political situation has stabilized, the prestige of the monarch has risen, and it is much easier to do things.


    Throwing daily government affairs to Frederick, Franz drew a circle with the map of Shinra. Entrustment is never easy, and the issues that need to be considered are numerous.


    It is not only necessary to consider politics, economy, and strategy, but also the local humanities and social background, as well as the personal abilities and wishes of the recipients.


    They are all from his own family, and Franz doesn''t want to make trouble because of this problem. It is impossible for a bowl of water to be flat, and the country is destined to be fat or thin.


    ...


    With the end of the World War, Lisbon once again resumed its former prosperity. Only the remaining damaged buildings tell the world that it has just experienced a civil war.


    There is no doubt that the Portuguese Republicans were miserable by the Revolutionary Party. Because of the "rebellion," the Allied forces were directly cleaned up.


    The reality is such a comedy. For a long time, Carlos I was subject to domestic interest groups, unable to control state power according to his own will.


    Unexpectedly, after a wave of exile and restoration, interest groups suffered heavy losses, and Carlos I actually mastered state power.


    "Reform" is once again on the agenda. It''s just that the target of imitation this time is no longer Britain and France, but the Holy Roman Empire, which has once again reached the top.


    Before the formal reform, the Portuguese government still has an important issue to be resolved.


    With the end of the World War, Africa has completely become the Africa of Shinra. The Portuguese African colony suddenly became embarrassing.


    Being a neighbor with the overlord is definitely not easy. The entire African continent is occupied by Shinra. Who can guarantee that the Vienna government has no idea about Portuguese Africa?


    Even if there is no idea now, it does not mean that there is no idea in the future. Once the Vienna government became interested in Portuguese Africa, it would be a disaster for Portugal.


    As a small country, to gain a foothold in the European world, Portugal depends on knowing the current affairs.


    Rather than waiting to be robbed later, it is better to take the initiative to exchange benefits. Anyway, Portuguese Africa is not a good place, and it is losing money every year.


    Carlos I asked: "How is the talk, what price are the Austrians willing to pay?"


    Reform requires money. Although Portugal is an old colonial empire, the colonies have been in the hands of interest groups for a long time. The government has not only failed to make money from it, but has to post money to it every year.


    If it was before, Carlos would still worry about the opposition of vested interest groups. Now there is no need to worry. Those people have already met God in the previous restoration war.


    The Allied forces have done so simply, and the exchange of interests is naturally indispensable. Listen to the propaganda of the Revolutionary Party: Tyrant Carlos betrayed national interests and colluded with foreign forces to suppress the Republican government...


    "Tyrant" is really wronged. As far as Carlos I¡¯s performance was completely irrelevant to "brutality", it was nothing more than his lack of ability.


    Selling out national interests is even more nonsense. No king wants to betray the country. It is not because of lack of strength that he has to compromise with the outside world.


    For example, now, Carlos I¡¯s positive performance makes it hard not to make people suspect that he secretly made a deal with the Vienna government.


    But everyone is smart, except for the Revolutionary Party and Republicans who slipped through the net, everyone else chose to see through and not tell.


    This is the helplessness of a small country. Facing the world''s hegemon, Portugal is too weak. Regardless of any transaction, as long as an agreement is reached, it must be fulfilled.


    "The Vienna government gave two plans: one is that they will invest 50 million Aegis at a time to buy out our colony in Africa; the other is to replace the colony.


    On this issue, the Vienna government is still very sincere. They took out three colonies and let us choose.


    They are: Annan in the Indo-China Peninsula, the eastern part of the former Persian Empire, and the southern territory of the former Colombia in South America.


    According to the information provided by the Vienna government, these three colonies have their own advantages. Annan has the largest population and the best economic conditions.


    The eastern part of Persia is connected with our Indian colony, while the advantage of the southern territory of Colombia is the largest territory. "


    It can be seen that Frank is very satisfied with this transaction. Regardless of which transaction plan the king chooses in the end, this answer sheet from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is sufficient to explain to the Chinese people.


    Everyone present was startled, and they thought to themselves: It is actually an equal transaction. Could it be that they had made a mistake before. Isn''t Portuguese Africa in exchange for the conditions for the Vienna government to support restoration?


    Doubts belong to doubts, but this is a good thing. Since it is an equal transaction, there is no fear of being criticized.


    As a small country, it is not easy to do this. If you want to take advantage, let''s wash and sleep. Really, the world overlord is a vegetarian.


    As if it had been anticipated, Carlos I smiled slightly: "These options are acceptable. Let the parliament discuss them, so that they will not always complain about our arbitrariness."


    ...


    In Tokyo, since the news of the signing of the "Vienna Agreement" came, Japan has exploded in a massive condemnation of national pirates.


    It is another land cessation and compensation, which is simply intolerable to the fragile Japanese nationalists.


    The delegation has not yet returned to the country, this firepower can only be followed by the Japanese government. In order to ease domestic conflicts, the Japanese government headed by Katsura Taro was forced to take the blame and resign.


    However, this is not enough. The angry patriotic youth put forward the request of "not cutting an inch of land, not losing a dollar."


    If it is just a civil disturbance, it will not be once or twice anyway. The Japanese government has a wealth of experience in dealing with it.


    The troubled military also followed suit. The navy will not talk about it. Since the defeat in the Malacca Sea, they have become criminals in Japan, and they have nowhere to speak politically.


    The biggest problem now is that the overseas army refuses to retreat, wants to defend the Japanese colony to the death, and requires the government to refuse to implement the "Vienna Agreement."


    International treaties are not a trifle. How can they be said that they are not fulfilled?


    The smoke of Tokyo Bay has just dissipated, less than a month after the Shinra Navy opened a bonfire banquet in Tokyo.


    The people below can not take it seriously, as a high-level government, but they have to consider the terrorist consequences of refusing to implement the treaty.


    Today is different from the past. The Russian Empire is deeply trapped in a civil war, and the European world no longer needs Japan to contain Russia.


    Chess pieces that have lost their value are already dispensable, and they are only one step away from "abandoned pieces".


    The previous Tokyo Bonfire Banquet was a warning from the Vienna government that it would be really dangerous if you don¡¯t obey.


    For a time, the Japanese Senate Association was in a dilemma.


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 Chapter 1161： The conscience of politicians

    There are also Americans who are also unwilling to do so. They obviously only followed the soy sauce once, and they want to enjoy the treatment similar to the villain''s protagonist, the British Empire.


    So many member states of the Ocean Alliance have participated in this war. Why should they enjoy special care?


    If the reason is not found, the government is incompetent. Other countries know to stop losses in time, but they followed the British one by one to the black, isn''t it incompetence?


    As for the efforts of the Washington government, I¡¯m sorry, this is an era where heroes are judged by success or failure. Regardless of the reasons, failure is failure.


    As soon as the content of the treaty was spread, the United States was fried. Massive demonstrations have erupted in various states, and the situation is only slightly better than Japan.


    In Washington, deafening protests resounded across the sky, as clearly as they were in the White House.


    Theodore Roosevelt has a very headache now. Opposition lawmakers have submitted an impeachment case to Congress. If nothing else, the next time Congress opens, a vote will be held.


    Judging from the current situation, if the issue of the Vienna Agreement cannot be resolved, he will become another president impeached and stepped down in American history.


    How easy is it to overthrow the Vienna Agreement? If it can be refused, the representative of the United States will not sign at all.


    Facing the Continental Alliance, the power of the United States is too small. At the Vienna Peace Conference, the delegation of the United States has no right to speak.


    They were not notified to sign until the treaty was concluded. Not signing is a war, and the Japanese first learned the consequences of rejection.


    Instead of accepting the reality after being beaten by the society, it is better to face it actively. The delegation of the United States was forced to sign at the peace meeting.


    Looking at the content of the treaty, Roosevelt''s hands trembled as if it were too heavy. In addition to the acceptable cession of the colony, other terms are pitfalls.


    Needless to say, the huge amount of war reparations is an astronomical figure. Everyone in the United States has to fight for three years without eating or drinking.


    The United States is a large-scale copycat factory these days, and its industrial technology is far behind Europe, and the military industry is no exception.


    Although advanced weapons such as airplanes and tanks can be manufactured, the military refuses to use them. It is conceivable that the performance will be pitted.


    Anyway, advanced weapons have to be imported from abroad, and the closure of the military industry seems to have little effect.


    Obviously, this is just the opinion of ordinary people. As a politician, Roosevelt knew very well the consequences of not having a military industry.


    If it really agrees, then the United States will obediently become a second-rate country, an international echo, and just develop the economy.


    But the problem is that the current situation simply cannot tolerate the rejection of the United States. War is easy to talk about. Don''t look at the shocking slogans outside. If it really starts, it will have another ending.


    Anyone who knows a little about the United States knows that since the independence of the South, the reputation of the Washington government has plummeted, and the binding force on the states has further declined.


    Successive Washington governments have been trying to integrate the various states in the country. Including participation in this war, in addition to the promotion of domestic interest groups, it also means taking the opportunity to integrate the domestic states.


    It''s a pity that the United States was out of luck, and the world war ended before the states in the country could be integrated.


    How is the United States, which is scattered and sandy, an opponent of the Continental Alliance?


    As far as Roosevelt knew, the strength of the pocket army of the United States did not necessarily have the combat effectiveness of the militia of certain states in the country.


    When the Washington government dares to go to war, the following states dare to play neutral. Don''t think that self-protection in the southeast is the patent of the Far East Empire. The Western world has already appeared.


    If it is urgent, it might be directly independent. The big deal is to collude with the Mainland Alliance, anyway, don''t expect everyone to be buried together.


    Counting on the bourgeoisie at this time is dreaming. For capitalists, the most important thing is always their own wealth, rather than safeguarding the sovereignty of the United States.


    Interest groups can''t count on it, and the people can''t count on it either. It''s okay for patriotic youths to shout slogans. They are really going to war with the Continental Alliance. First, we will understand the composition of the United States.


    It was originally a European immigrant, and God knows how many people have contact with their home country.


    Just ask someone on the street. He may tell you it is: English, Irish, Austrian, Russian, Belgian... just don''t say he is American.


    The real unification of the original United States of Time and Space was also a matter after the First World War. Before that, everyone was a foreigner.


    It is obviously unrealistic to expect a group of foreigners to defend the United States. As long as the Continental Alliance can afford the price, we are not afraid that there will be no leading party.


    It can be said that now 99% of Americans are unwilling to break out a war with the Continental Alliance.


    Even President Roosevelt himself did not want to break out of war with the Continental Alliance at this time, because it meant that the guillotine was not far away.


    The war criminals were not pursued in this world war because the British government surrendered quickly, and if France was slower, it would be a lesson.


    The emperor of France and the nobles escaped a disaster because everyone played in a political circle. War criminals outside the circle, as long as they are caught, they all go to the guillotine.


    "Is there no room for maneuver?"


    Roosevelt asked helplessly.


    "No!"


    Secretary of State Pete replied affirmatively, and then explained: "According to the top-secret information from Vienna, Franz the Great intends to abdicate early.


    With his style, he will definitely leave a stable world for his son. Before that, he must clear up hidden dangers that may cause trouble.


    Unfortunately, we happened to bump into it and gave the Vienna government a chance to make use of it. This armistice treaty is a conspiracy to split the United States.


    There has now been a gossip: If the states do not want to bear huge war reparations, they can simply leave the United States.


    In my personal judgment, this news should be true. According to the provisions of the Vienna Agreement, the Holy Roman Empire took away nearly four-fifths of the war reparations, and exempting part of the war reparations is nothing.


    The amount of war reparations is too large for our central government to afford, and it is bound to be shared among the federal states.


    Once we start to allocate, the big trouble will come. No matter what method is used for distribution, it will not satisfy everyone.


    Especially for the economically underdeveloped federal states in the Midwest, where there had been fiscal deficits for years, and then a war reparation, I could hardly imagine the consequences! "


    Split, this is a more serious topic than defeat. Since the establishment of the United States, internal contradictions have never been less.


    The same are immigrants, but they are also divided into three, six or nine classes. Generally speaking, the contempt chain of the European world is still used. Western Europe looks down on Central Europe, and Central Europe looks down on Eastern Europe.


    As for Southern Europe and Northern Europe, there has always been no sense of existence. They are considered to be somewhere between Central and Eastern Europe, and are often ignored.


    With the revival of the Holy Roman Empire, the chain of contempt in the European world has gradually changed, but the social hierarchy of the United States continues.


    Now the highest social status is naturally the English, then the immigrants from Shenluo and France, then the immigrants from Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and other countries, and the immigrants from Italy, Eastern Europe and the Irish are at the bottom of the society.


    The immigrants of colored people further down, let alone have no social status at all.


    Because the time of immigration is not the same, the divisions of different ethnic groups in the United States are not balanced. For example, most of the English immigrants are concentrated in the eastern states, and the proportion of the Midwest is relatively small.


    This kind of population segment, you can''t see much in normal times, but the problem is big at the critical moment.


    Once the Continental League hooks up with these peoples, things can be done in minutes. At least Irish people at the bottom of society are unwilling to eat in the same pot with English people.


    Just like the Civil War, the originally neutral states fell to the south due to the interference of European powers.


    Now the trouble is even greater. The European world is already the dominant one, and the Holy Roman Empire has basically completed the integration of the European continent.


    Looking out the window, Roosevelt sighed and slowly said: "As much as possible to appease the federal states, in any case, we can''t split the United States again, or we will be sinners of history!"


    He speaks hard but has no bottom in his heart. The terrible thing about Yangmou is that he knows the enemy''s plan, but he can''t do anything to stop it.


    "Tolerance for the country" is not suitable for the United States. Since it was established because of interests, it is naturally possible to separate families because of interests. Southern independence is the best proof.


    With the development of the economy, the differences between the east and the west of the United States have become increasingly obvious. Without the help of the Panama Canal, the economy of the western federal states has not improved.


    Consortiums in the east regard the Midwest as an economic colony, and the Midwestern states are equally unwilling to show weakness and play tit-for-tat local trade protection.


    Coupled with the challenge of international forces, the relations between the eastern states and the central and western states have always been poor. Washington, which should have coordinated conflicts, has been very weak in the face of the domestic "lords".


    The plan to integrate the country failed, and Roosevelt had no hope for the future of the United States. Trying to maintain national unity is already a politician''s final "ethics".


    I saw Secretary of State Pete shook his head: "Mr. President, I don''t think we need to consider these issues anymore. Maybe next week, the owner will change here.


    The opposition party should be unaware of the enemy''s conspiracy to split the United States, and it is now busy ousting us from power in order to realize its political ideas. "


    I don''t know why, but I always feel that Pete is "splendid".


    Originally, they were unlucky enough. They were sent to chariots by domestic interest groups, lost their names before and after their lives, and were nailed to a pillar of shame.


    Unexpectedly, at this darkest moment, there are still people who take the initiative to jump into the pit.


    They have stolen the pot of war, but compared with splitting the United States, the responsibility for defeat is still lighter.


    Just like in the current history books of the United States, the worst president has always been the hapless Lincoln, not other real messy bastards.


    After a daze, Roosevelt nodded slightly. After a series of bad news, I finally received good news.


    "Ok!"


    "The matter involves the Holy Roman Empire, and we must deal with it carefully. We must strictly keep confidential before we are uncertain whether the matter is true or false.


    Collect relevant information first. If we are really impeached and stepped down, then hand over the information to the next one, and we must not allow the United States to split..."


    People don''t want to die for themselves, and someone rushes up to take the market, Roosevelt will naturally not stop him.


    If the interest groups behind him were not allowed to retreat, Roosevelt would have quit.


    Now that the opposition party wants to seize power, that would be better. After being impeached, he stepped down and was able to explain to all parties.


    As for the enemy''s conspiracy, it is left to the next one to solve it. Anyway, this is the tradition of the United States, almost every government will more or less leave trouble for the next.


    Roosevelt was considered conscientious. At least he collected information. If he pretended to be confused, the next government would not even have time to respond.


    ...


    Canada, with the signing of the Vienna Agreement, the dominion government had to face the problem of retreat.


    "The London government has repeatedly urged us to start the retreat as soon as possible, and the enemy will come back later.


    I can hardly imagine how to explain it to the people. Once the news spreads, I''m afraid they will want to tear me up! "


    Prime Minister Mackenzie Powell complained.


    Rebellious?


    If the troops of the Holy Roman Empire won''t come, everyone doesn''t mind arguing with the London government.


    Unfortunately, it doesn''t work now. The World War is lost and the British government cannot protect itself. The Canadian Dominion has become an abandoned son.


    It''s okay for my family to be upset. Facing the fierce Shinra army, the dominion government really has no confidence.


    The more people know, the more they know awe. An enemy that the British Empire cannot resist, what can the Dominion of Canada do to resist?


    Don''t hesitate to fight, it sounds good, but it is difficult to do. With a population of millions of people in Canada, it is undoubtedly a pebble hitting a rock against the hegemon of the world.


    Besides, there are orders from the London government. All the people present do not need to bear the responsibility of losing Canada.


    "Don''t worry, Prime Minister. Abandoning Canada is an order of the London government. It is not your opinion. I believe the public will understand.


    Anyway, it can''t be delayed anymore. If we solve it earlier, we can retire earlier. I haven''t had a country for many years, and I don''t know what the country is like now.


    It is estimated that it will not be too good. I heard that the enemy''s bombing is very fierce. I hope the situation will not be too bad! "


    Charles said slowly.


    Unlike Mackenzie Powell, who has lived in Canada for decades, Charles is a civil servant directly appointed by the London government. He has just come here for a few years and naturally does not have a strong sense of belonging to the Canadian Dominion.


    If you lose it, you will lose it, and there will be a colony on the left and right. The colonial empire has collapsed, even India is gone, let alone Canada, where birds don¡¯t lay eggs.


    As a qualified civil servant, Charles has earned enough in the past few years. Without this job, he happened to return to China earlier to reunite with his relatives.


    "Sir, let''s just leave, it''s too cheap Austrians! Otherwise..."


    Before Mackenzie Powell finished speaking, Charles immediately interrupted: "Your Excellency, this time is different from the past, and the world now is different from before.


    The Holy Roman Empire has just become the overlord of the world. Any small actions we make at this time may cause unpredictable risks.


    A bad operation will not only bring disasters to itself, but also endless troubles to the country. Now Britain cannot withstand the toss. "


    Although the issue of insider trading is not spread out, everyone has received repeated strict orders from the London government.


    Although the dominion of Canada has been established, it is far from the autonomy of later generations, and it is far from an independent country.


    It seems that Prime Minister Mackenzie Powell is the supreme leader of the local area. In fact, Charles, a civil servant appointed by the London government, has no less right to speak in the government.


    If he insists on rejecting the order of the London government, whether Mackenzie Powell can go out today is a question mark.


    Anyway, they have decided to abandon the Canadian Dominion, and the British government no longer needs to consider the feelings of Canadians.


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 Chapter 1162： Life is like a play

    Ottawa, the radio has sounded.


    "Good afternoon citizens, I am your Prime Minister Mackenzie Powell. I am very sorry to disturb you at this time.


    Yes, today I brought a bad news. The gossip that circulated before was true, we were defeated.


    The London government and the Continental Alliance signed an armistice treaty. Perhaps some compatriots already know that it is the "Vienna Agreement" published in the previous newspaper.


    Under military pressure from the enemy, the London government was forced to abandon all overseas dominions and colonies, including Canada.


    I know that everyone is unwilling to accept this bad news, and I am unwilling to accept it, but now everyone must be patient to listen to me.


    ...


    In order to keep Canada, in the past two months, we have put in all our efforts, but the outcome has not changed.


    Some people may think that this is the domestic abandonment of us. At the beginning, I also thought so. After all, in front of the official grandfathers in London, we have always been inferior.


    But after getting the information sent from China, I found it was wrong. This time, I was not betrayed, it was because the enemy''s strength was too strong.


    I have sent the information to the newspaper, and soon everyone will see it. I am afraid that everyone would never have thought of the tragic situation in China.


    Our harbor was burning in the fire, our factory wept in the sound of enemy gunfire, and even Downing Street and Buckingham Palace are now in ruins.


    This is an unequal war. We took a bunch of trash pig teammates who could only cause trouble, and ran out to single out the world.


    Okay, I won''t say much about the specific content. You read the newspaper yourself. The actual situation is definitely more serious than what I just said.


    What I want to tell you now is: Although we are defeated, we will never give in. I believe that the five million Canadians will never be willing to accept the rule of the enemy.


    Of course, I am not asking everyone to take up arms to defend Canada now. As strong as the British Empire is not an enemy opponent, we are even more unlikely.


    If there is a chance of keeping Canada in half, I will definitely be the first to carry a gun on the battlefield.


    It is a pity that the strength of the two sides is too far apart, and resistance by force has no meaning other than sacrifice.


    As the Prime Minister of Canada, I am incapable of keeping Canada. I am very dereliction of duty. Now I can''t bring five million Canadians to death.


    If the enemy wants to take over Canada, doesn''t it just want to plunder our wealth from our colonial rule?


    Then we demolish factories, blow up bridges, burn down houses and farms, and then we leave the land together, leaving a ruin for the enemy.


    The great Canadian will never give in to any enemy. To enslave us, that is to dream again!


    After leaving here, we can go back to Britain, or to countries in South America, but we can¡¯t let the enemy ride on our heads and pee.


    The parliament has made a decision to immediately organize the evacuation of the people from Canada, and never leave a screw to the enemy!


    We have reached agreements with many countries so that everyone can freely choose the location of immigration. This is your unqualified prime minister. Now you can do everything.


    Canada is where there are Canadians. I believe that Canada will never perish. He will live in our hearts.


    ..."


    The passionate speeches did not usher in enthusiasm, and some were just shouts.


    Talking about the Canadian spirit these years is a joke.


    Everyone is immigrants from all corners of the world, and more than half of them are first-generation immigrants. In the minds of most people, Canada is a colony, where everyone gets rich.


    Even if you want to change the owner, what does it matter to everyone?


    You know, here, too, English immigrants are only a minority, and other peoples have a Maoist feeling for the British Empire.


    If you change the owner, you will change the owner, and everyone''s life will continue as usual. Regardless of Canada, which is now a British, the history books are turned forward, and the British did not **** it from others.


    Now, when Mackenzie Powell shouted a few slogans, he asked everyone to abandon their family business and run together. If they didn''t immediately rebelled, they would just save face.


    At least the Indians are reluctant to follow along. Hispanics, Italians, Germans, and Irish descents will not buy it either.


    Most of the French and Scottish descent are not willing to run along, including immigrants from England, not all are willing to run.


    For the big people, the migration is just a small problem, but for the ordinary family, it will hurt the bones after a toss. Even the middle class must worry about class decline.


    When it comes to vital interests, no matter how enthusiastic a slogan is, it is difficult to play its due role.


    If it is to call on everyone to resist, the effect may be better. It''s a pity that the script has been written, and MacKenzie Powell can''t add drama to himself.


    Everyone knows that it is unrealistic for more than five million people to run together, and the dominion government does not have that strong organizational ability.


    Mackenzie Powell did not have that plan, nor did the Vienna government. Now come out and shout slogans, in order to fool you one by one.


    As long as these diehards are removed, the transaction between the London and the Vienna government will be half completed.


    As for the other half, it was natural to get rid of the local leaders who had a good face and did not hook up with Shinra. The charges have been woven-collaborating with the enemy.


    It doesn''t matter if you toss about it like this, it will make you feel angry. Anyway, Britain has already said goodbye to Canada. As a British, why care about this?


    A similar scene is not only happening in Canada, but also in Australia and New Zealand.


    The bureaucrats chanted the slogan "Don''t leave a screw to the enemy", and kept fooling the people away to prepare for the next handover.


    Even if someone wanted to organize armed resistance, they were quickly suppressed by the dominion government, with the nickname: Avoid meaningless sacrifices.


    ...


    Compared to the sparsely populated areas of Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, where people cooperated, the newly occupied Persia and East Africa became troublesome.


    As for the Indochina Peninsula, Annan, the most populous and most civilized region, has been replaced by Portugal, and the rest is no longer a concern.


    According to the advance plan, Persia and East Africa will be localized in the future, which requires all uneasy factors to be kicked out.


    Then, Frederick''s "cage-for-bird plan" was released.


    "The plan is really good, but in what name are we going to do it? It involves the movement of tens of millions of people. There is no suitable reason, and it can''t be justified!"


    When a **** knows the establishment of the torii, the Vienna government, as the world''s hegemon, naturally needs to pay attention to its own image.


    Despite the endorsements of countries around the world, Frederick felt that he still had to conceal it to make his appearance not so ugly.


    Prime Minister Chandler said solemnly: "His Royal Highness, South American countries are vast and sparsely populated, and there is a serious shortage of labor, which has affected domestic economic development.


    I have applied to us many times, hoping to introduce labor. For the purpose of helping countries in the world to develop and make progress together, we have magnanimously approved their talent introduction plan regardless of previous suspicions. "


    Everyone knows that this is nonsense. Even if it is the introduction of talents, it is also imported from Europe, and I have never heard of it from Africa.


    But this is not important. The Vienna government only needs an excuse to be able to put it on the table.


    As for the South American countries, why they went to bring in talents from Persia and East Africa is their own problem, and they have nothing to do with Shinra.


    If someone really asks, it is that the heads of South American politicians were kicked by donkeys, the bureaucratic style was on the head, and the decisions made by slapped butt.


    As for whether South American countries will agree with this statement, this worry is completely unnecessary. A defeated country is not a good idea. The Vienna Peace Conference was not liquidated, which does not mean that there is no need to pay.


    Take this trouble for the Holy Roman Empire, even if the previous things are over. If they refuse to cooperate, then come up with a government that is willing to cooperate.


    As long as the Holy Roman Empire is still the overlord of the world, this statement is a conclusive conclusion. Even if there is an objection, you have to hold it in your heart.


    Anyway, those who were slapped were all members of the original Ocean Alliance. Other countries in South America just made up the numbers and don''t need to take the trouble.


    As if the inspiration was activated, Frederick added: "Maybe we can add another United States alternative. If they don''t split, then we can put more people in and increase the ethnic conflicts in their country."


    In fact, Frederick really wanted the Cypriots to be the British. The British Isles are just such a small place, if millions of immigrants are added, it will not be able to support it.


    It is a pity that the subsequent transfer of the colony will require the full cooperation of the British, and they must not do too much.


    "Okay, Your Highness."


    Prime Minister Chandler replied.


    ...


    "His Royal Highness, there is another problem in India. There is already a quarrel around the boundary marker.


    We have intervened many times, but unfortunately it still has little effect. Often the old problem has not been solved, and the new problem reappears. "


    From the look of Leo''s tired face, it can be seen that being caught in the middle of European countries really made him uncomfortable.


    The hegemony is not easy to behave, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the hegemony is notoriously busy. There are endless things to deal with every day, and often run around the world.


    After a little thought, Frederick waved his hand and said: "You can figure it out, anyway, as long as they don''t fight, then let them do it!


    It''s okay to make trouble, so that they don''t have anything to do all day. When they have enough trouble and can sit down and talk about things calmly, they will know how to solve the problem. "


    Life is like a drama, politics is a big drama. Often times what the eyes see is not necessarily true.


    It seems that European countries have fallen into infighting because of the division of Indian interests. Who can guarantee that this was not done deliberately by the Vienna government?


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 Chapter 1163： Three Grand Duchy

    The aftermath was opened, and the canonization of heroes was also put on the agenda. The people below were all waiting impatiently. If Franz had not been for his high prestige and good reputation, he would have started to make noise.


    It''s not that the military''s efficiency is low, but the main reason is that there are too many people who are canonized this time, and too much coordination and communication work is needed.


    Although in principle it is voluntary and respects personal wishes, it is impossible to do so in practice.


    Good places are swarming, and rotten land is directly ignored. Many times there are multiple heroes looking at the same piece of land, which requires coordination by the General Staff.


    The past few months have been spent mainly in wrangling. In order to get more heroes to agree to go to America and Australia, the General Staff also tried their best.


    After several months of hard work, I finally came up with a plan that most people can accept.


    The general principle remains the same: the better the land, the smaller the area of ??the land that can be obtained; on the contrary, the worse the land, the larger the land area.


    In order to allow more people to open up wasteland, Franz also allocated a special fund to directly provide economic assistance to the lord of the inland remote areas.


    It is mainly to provide assistance for infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water conservancy projects. Only those projects that meet the application requirements can be directly reported.


    In addition, there are special policy-based low-interest loans. Make sure everyone has enough funds to build a fief.


    Compared with the aristocracy who was first engaged in colonial development and had to figure out everything by themselves, the current wave of military-industrial aristocrats is much happier.


    Policy-based loan benefits are not only for the nobles, but ordinary officers and soldiers who have obtained military merits can also apply for a construction loan.


    If it weren''t for the overlord bonus, Franz would never dare to spread money like this. We must know that in the era of the gold standard, the government''s pockets are also limited.


    However, being a world hegemon is different. Aegis replaced the pound and became the only international currency. Countries that originally held the pound have to change their foreign exchange reserves to Aegis.


    The market suddenly expanded. The original Aegis circulating in the market was not enough, and ticket printing became inevitable.


    As for the issue of gold reserves, there is no need to worry now.


    With the credibility bonus brought by the overlord of the world, as long as it is not flooded, there is no need to worry about a run, and it does not hurt to slightly increase the leverage ratio.


    One of the important factors for the Vienna government to quickly get out of its financial difficulties after the war was to issue additional Aegis to the market.


    If you have money in your pocket, you can''t do anything. It can appease the hero internally, and it can continue to be strong externally.


    It is not an easy task to award knights to thousands of nobles. It is naturally impossible to have a separate knighting ceremony. Not only does Franz have no time, but everyone can''t wait.


    Even if it is to organize a group to play wholesale, there must be some ceremonies. At the most beautiful moment in life, it is impossible not to give enough exposure.


    In order to achieve 360-degree shooting without blind spots as much as possible, photographers are busy, and reporters'' cameras are constantly ringing.


    As one of the protagonists, Franz is even more overwhelmed. Fortunately, I managed to hold it down, or I would have fun.


    For the same thing, Franz never wanted to come a second time. Time urges people to grow old, and they are almost 80 in a flash.


    "abdicate"!


    "abdicate"!


    "abdicate"!


    At this moment, Franz''s determination to abdicate is particularly strong. If it were not that the state had not been established, he would now issue an abdication edict.


    ...


    In Vienna Palace, the direct members of the Habsburg dynasty have gathered together, and the time has come to determine the future fate of everyone.


    As a parent, Franz looked at the energetic younger generations and asked seriously: "Are you all ready?


    You must know that if you take this step, you will rely on your own efforts in the future. The outside world is definitely not beautiful, and the difficulties you will face in the future will be several times, even dozens of times, than before.


    All kinds of conspiracies and psychic calculations will attack you. If you don''t have the ability to face all of this, it''s too late to shrink now.


    Don''t feel ashamed. A person has self-knowledge. To become a qualified monarch, a clear self-awareness is essential.


    If he goes out, is driven back again, or is sent to the guillotine, that is the real shame. "


    Not knowing whether it was intentional or unintentional, everyone''s gaze swept toward Massimiliano I.


    As a negative example of the family, Massimiliano I has not had a good life these years. Had it not been for the idea of ??rejuvenation, I am afraid that the spirit would have collapsed long ago.


    For all this, Franz can only express regret. What he said just now was really not intentional. Just to alert the younger generation, he had to use a heavy hammer.


    As for hurting his brother''s self-esteem, that is totally overthinking. For so many years, Massimiliano I had not experienced the problem of fundraising for restoration, such as rolling eyes and irony.


    Idealists are powerful in this way. As long as they can realize their ideals, they can eat any suffering and suffer any anger.


    This big canonization is essentially to diversify risks and increase family survival. It is also a matter of course to help Maximilian I restore.


    It¡¯s just that Massimiliano I will no longer complete this plan, but his son will directly succeed the Emperor of Mexico.


    All parties have almost communicated. After a round of social beatings, the powerful Mexican factions have all become royalists, and they have invited Massimiliano I back to preside over the overall situation.


    It''s just that Franz didn''t trust the abilities of Massimiliano I. In order to avoid being dragged into the water to clean up the mess, he directly stopped him because he was worried about his hapless brother''s body.


    This reason is very good. It takes a long time to take a boat from Vienna to Mexico. The wind and waves on the sea make young people feel tired, let alone those in their seventies.


    As a good brother, Franz naturally wanted to prevent the tragedy from happening. The great cause of restoration is inseparable from the support of Franz, and Massimiliano can only be forced to accept reality.


    Realizing the embarrassment of his hapless brother, Franz decisively changed the subject: "If no one quits, then I will issue an appointment letter.


    Next is your last chance to accumulate strength. Once the state is established, it will be difficult to obtain the support of the central government.


    I believe you all understand exactly what to do. If this little thing cannot be solved, then quickly quit and don''t go out ashamed.


    You can use family resources, but the family is not a family of individuals, but a family that everyone shares.


    To support your development, the family will provide support, but the resources available to everyone are limited, and I hope you can use them with caution. "


    There are more people. The Habsburg family has also been thriving in recent years. Affected by Franz''s chaos, several younger brothers are still alive.


    These old guys can''t naturally go out to start a business, but their younger generations can participate. As long as he has proven his ability, Franz is willing to provide opportunities.


    Anyway, the territory acquired this time is large enough that it does not matter if more states are sealed. Breaking it apart can also reduce the risk of moths in the future.


    It''s just that the son and the nephew are not the same after all, and the resources they can get from the family can be the same, but the financial aid that he can get from the emperor is very different.


    Among other things, the emperor¡¯s sons are all grand dukes, but the titles that nephews can obtain are only earls, and not everyone can get them.


    The gap is definitely not a star and a half. Now that the rules of the game are established, as an emperor, you must also abide by it.


    Franz can canonize his son and younger brother as grand dukes and support them in establishing a state, but he cannot allow a group of nephews to establish a state.


    Otherwise, there are a lot of earls of the Holy Roman Empire, wouldn''t everyone be able to establish a kingdom?


    Now these nephews go out to start businesses, they are all under the banner of their fathers, and they are called to replace their fathers to manage the fief.


    Whether or not it will eventually obtain state status is unknown. At least Franz would not use his authority to force it.


    Not only the nephews, but even Franz''s grandchildren, wanting to establish a nation is very difficult.


    In addition to the issue of identity, the most critical issue is "no merit to the country." Under the military merit system, "credit" is the core of the Holy Roman Empire.


    It''s not that Franz didn''t arrange the gilding, it was too young. The oldest is only in his twenties, and it is impossible to hold important positions.


    In contrast, several sons are different. Early arrangements were made to serve as governor-general overseas, and he was the commander-in-chief of one party during the World War.


    Although these military exploits were not enough to obtain the title of a real prince, considering the prince''s identity bonus, no one could pick it up.


    Although several nephews also have arrangements, the resources invested by Franz are obviously much smaller. Because there is no extraordinary military talent, in the end just follow the soy sauce.


    The resources obtained are different now, and the gap will only be greater in the future. Unless they work **** their own and make extraordinary achievements, otherwise they will be a noble fief.


    Of course, Franz would not say these words. For the Habsburg family, even one more overseas fiefdom noble is also a kind of growth.


    The greater the family power, the stronger the imperial power. Even if it loses in the power struggle in the future, political opponents dare not do too much.


    ...


    On September 18, 1905, Franz issued an edict, canonizing his second son Peter as the Grand Duke of Latin America and the fief of Austria as a Mesoamerican colony; the third son William as the Duke of Southeast Asia and the islands south of Malacca; the fourth son George as the Maple Leaf , The fief in Canada.


    The canonization of the Grand Duke is not news. The key is that the land area of ??these Grand Duke is unusually large.


    But the folks just discussed it, and there was no trouble. The area of ??the fief is large, but many of the land in these fiefs are owned.


    After deducting the former military merits and noble fiefs and soldiers¡¯ military merits, the remaining land is their real fief.


    Most of the best lands are already well-known, and the rest are undeveloped wastelands. In the short term, apart from a relatively large name, there are not many really valuable lands.


    Considering the identity of the prince, such treatment is not surprising. As for the establishment of a state, it is only circulating in the upper circles.


    This is a conspiracy. The emperor''s canonization is in full compliance with the procedures on the bright side, and no fault can be found. The government has no reason to oppose it.


    The feudal nobles themselves are equivalent to the princes of one party. Apart from having no seats in the imperial assembly, other political powers are similar to those of the state.


    In the future, these guys want to gain more political voice, either by promoting localization or applying to the emperor to establish a state.


    There is no doubt that the Vienna government is unable to localize so much land, and the establishment of a state is a matter of course.


    Naked political hints can''t be concealed from those who are interested. It''s just that facing a powerful emperor, the opponents are playing with arrogance, and the opponents don''t know how to oppose it.


    While everyone was attracted by the three newly released grand princes, Franz released personnel appointments non-stop, and arranged several nephews and grandsons to serve in the Colonial Department.


    After the completion of the transfer of the colony, they will go to New Zealand, Australia, Austrian South America, the Malay Peninsula and other regions as the governor of the regional colony.


    The establishment of a state is not a matter of overnight, not to mention domestic reactions. He didn''t have a direct lineage team, and even if Franz issued a canonization edict, he didn''t have the ability to rule the place.


    What can be done now is to pave the way for them. The final result depends on the development of the future situation.


    Only these three principalities can be established in a short time, and no amount of Franz may be able to withstand the pressure.


    The main reason is that the influence is not good, and the people should not feel that it was fortunate to have fought a world war. In the end, the benefits were divided among the nobles, royal families, and soldiers.


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 Chapter 1164： Chaotic America

    With the help of the victory of the World War and the support of the local power in Mexico, Count Bleu moved to Mexico City on October 16, 1905.


    There is no harm if there is no comparison. Thanks to the melee in Mexico over the years, the patience of the people with the Republican government has long been exhausted, and the restoration action went smoother than expected.


    Once the general trend converges and forms the torrent of the times, it is no longer something individuals can stop.


    The management of Massimiliano I for so many years is not in vain. There are also a group of supporters in Mexico, and most of these supporters are from overseas students. Both their horizons and ideas are much broader.


    Seeing the prosperity of the European world, these people have the idea to change the status quo in Mexico and can be said to be natural reformers.


    Different from Massimiliano I, who grew up in a honeypot, Bruce had taken on the task of restoration early on in the name of the prince in exile.


    With Franz''s intervention, Bruce received an imperial education from an early age. Whether it is vision or personal ability, he is much stronger than his father.


    As early as a few years ago, Bruce had just arrived in the Americas and got in touch with these supporters. Through these relationships, Brue has a layout in the Mexican government and military.


    It''s just that he didn''t get the full support of the family before, and he was worried about the interference of international forces. Bruce has been quietly accumulating strength.


    With the victory of the world war, the situation suddenly became completely different. The Holy Roman Empire became the new overlord, and the Habsburgs once again stood at the top of the world.


    In this context, even if the neighbors want to interfere, they dare not do it easily. The international environment for restoration is already in place.


    What''s more, during the World War, Bulu also took advantage of Shenra''s power to take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents.


    Regardless of the fact that there are royalists everywhere in Mexico, you think that everyone supports the royal family. In fact, it is because those who are not royalists have been cracked.


    It was with the help of Shinra''s tiger skin that Brue was able to successfully bring the recruited mercenaries to Mexico City.


    Unknowingly, Shenluo''s army had moved in. Brue must have received the full support of the Vienna government. If he didn''t defect, he would not be able to catch up.


    Once the emperor and the courtier, in this dynasty change stall, it would be very terrible to stand in the wrong team.


    Followers + royalists + speculators, together constitute Bru''s ruling team.


    The structure of this provisional government with a majority of speculators is obviously unstable. But Brue has no choice now, he knows he is a speculator and must use it.


    ...


    "What did your father say, did you get the loan?"


    Earl Blue asked concerned.


    Restoration also requires money. Mexico itself is highly indebted. During the republican government, it suffered financial bankruptcies many times, not to mention the baptism of war.


    Now Mexico is like a house that has been demolished on the four walls of the south, east, north and west, and the few remaining pillars are also riddled with holes.


    Since taking over the state power, these troubles have naturally fallen into the hands of Earl Blue. Without solving the financial problems, even if the restoration is successful, it will not last long.


    "Your Majesty wants you to complete the restoration work as soon as possible. As for the funding issue, he doesn''t let you worry, and he will find a way to solve it."


    The old man replied slowly.


    The old man also accepted Bru''s caution. The telegram is not without a password. It has to send someone to pick it up in person, and it must be destroyed immediately after reading it.


    But Bru''s caution is justified. The more critical moments come, the more careful and vigilant it is.


    Now only the royal family is supporting his restoration, not the Holy Roman Empire, and even the voice of opposition within the Vienna government is not small.


    Now Brue is completely using the information gap to pull up the skin of Shen Luohu, causing the outside world to mistake him for the full support of the Holy Roman Empire.


    The most important reason for the willingness of all sectors of Mexico to cooperate in this way is that it is frightened by the prestige of the world overlord. Once let them know that Brue''s current supporter is only the royal family, the situation is completely different.


    No matter how powerful a family is, it cannot compare to a country, especially the country is still the world hegemon.


    If you get the full support of the Habsburg family, then it is natural to smooth a Mexico. As long as you are willing to throw money and resources inside, no matter how much trouble you have, you can solve it.


    This is the pot of Massimiliano I. In the past few decades, he has reached out for alms many times, but there is no achievement that can be achieved.


    In everyone''s eyes, this is a waste of family resources. With this inherent impression, Bruce never stopped criticizing when he sought help from the family.


    Everyone is not optimistic about their restoration plan at all, thinking that even if the restoration is successful, it will only be a short-lived one, and will not be able to stabilize the situation.


    Especially in opening up the stalls of the state, another group of cousins ??came out to grab political resources. The older generations are obviously willing to devote more resources to state building rather than supporting their father and son restoration.


    The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all fleshy. Against this background, it is impossible for Franz to give Bruce too much support.


    For the unity and stability of the family, Franz adopted a non-discriminatory approach. As long as the individual is able to pass the test, all ambitious families will give support.


    With such a dispersal of power, the strength of support that Brue can obtain can be imagined.


    It seems to be a fair distribution, but the political resources managed by the cousins, their parents, and their parents in the government cannot be provided by Massimile I.


    Wearing the hat of the Mexican emperor, his status is noble, but he also denied his opportunity to develop within the Holy Roman Empire.


    When the parents are there, they can still bite the old, but now they can only bite the elder brother.


    However, this is a drop in the bucket. There are many Franz brothers, there are more than ten nephews in the second generation, and dozens in the third generation.


    Even if there is family affection, not many are assigned to Bru. If it weren''t for Massimiliano I''s face, it would be difficult for Bru to want to rip off.


    Had it not been for Franz to help suppress it, the Vienna government would have jumped out and said, the name of the world hegemon is not easy to borrow.


    With insufficient resources, Bru had to be extra careful. But for telegrams involving core secrets, I would rather send someone to go there, or go through the special line of the Governor''s Mansion.


    Getting a positive answer, Brue was not happy. The thing of human affection is one point less one point, and family affection cannot withstand the consumption.


    Now that all the points of affection are consumed, the future will be difficult when the future fathers pass away.


    Although everyone behaved very vaguely, as a smart person, Bru could clearly feel the distance between his cousins ??and their father and son.


    After pondering for a while, Bruce said, "Well, now that the funding problem has been resolved, then we are ready to start the reform plan!"


    "His Royal Highness, don''t you proceed with restoration first?"


    As an old man who followed Massimiliano I for decades, Philippe has struggled for the great cause of restoration all his life.


    Regardless of ability, but this loyalty is unmatched by latecomers.


    Now that he finally saw the dawn of restoration, he had to carry out social reforms first. How could this be acceptable to him?


    "Duke, the restoration is very simple. There are people who want to try this dragon''s power. As long as one order, the ceremony can be held tomorrow.


    But it doesn''t make any sense. Without demonstrating achievements, how can we gain the support of the people?


    Many things can be done now, and once restored, it will become very troublesome. Taking advantage of the chaotic situation now is our best opportunity for reform.


    If anyone dares to jump out to oppose it, just kill it directly. Once the situation is stable after the restoration, it will be difficult to solve these diehards.


    This is my uncle¡¯s personal experience. After the outbreak of the Vienna Revolution, Austria was also in chaos. It was because of his insistence on drastic reforms in troubled times that today¡¯s Holy Roman Empire came into being. "


    They all pulled out the classic case of Franz the Great, and no matter how many reasons, Philippe swallowed it back. Dianpei has been displaced for so many years, and no one wants a country stronger than him.


    Since there are ready-made templates, why not learn them?


    From Bru''s every move, it can be seen that he is imitating Franz.


    In the past, Franz used the hands of the rebels to kill the active capitalists and severely damaged the die-hard aristocrats, which created opportunities for the rise of emerging aristocrats.


    Bru''s approach is similar. In the past world wars, he used the power of the Shinra army to eliminate a large number of dissidents.


    Now is the time when the Mexican die-hards are weakest. The lucky ones who survived are also frightened by the severe beating of the society, and they dare not make noise in a short time.


    ...


    As soon as Mexico¡¯s reform has just begun, the farce of the United States is rushing to stage. In the face of astronomical war reparations, Congress has been arguing.


    The parliamentarians are quarreling, and the quarrel among the people is even worse. The most notable thing was the federal states in the Midwest and the eastern states-there was a fight in the newspapers.


    One party accused the other party of controlling the government and provoked this wrong war for its own benefit and made them pay for the war.


    The other party claimed that the United States is a whole, and that the central government started the war. Naturally, the central government should bear the responsibility, and all federal states would bear the indemnity.


    As for the central government, naturally, it does not exist. The impeachment case had just begun, and the Roosevelt administration was very bachelor.


    After the old government was killed, the new government had difficulty giving birth. Surrounding the issue of the distribution of war reparations, the anger among the federal states is growing.


    Affected by the constant domestic tensions, the presidential election work has also been affected. The politicians participating in the election are afraid of being forced by the public to express their views, and even speeches can only be broadcast.


    This team can''t stand well, and the current atmosphere of the United States actually has some signs before the outbreak of the Civil War.


    The radical media have already chanted independent slogans. In some federal states, droves of people have taken to the streets, demanding that the state government be independent from the United States.


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 Chapter 1165： The end of an era

    Politics is so amazing. The US government is struggling to give birth, and the international political pressure suddenly disappears.


    As if pitying the misfortune of the United States, not only the various targeting methods stopped, but even war reparations were allowed to be deferred.


    The international situation is easing, which should be something to be celebrated, but Americans of insight have become worried.


    The continued targeting of the alliance will certainly cause heavy losses to the United States, but external pressure can also promote the unity of the American people.


    Originally, I wanted to take the opportunity to divert the public''s attention and reconcile the disputes over the amount of compensation in the various federal states in the country. At the very least, I had to complete the compound and mobilize the central government. Now it has suddenly become a dream.


    Knowing that this is the enemy''s conspiracy, but it involves their own real interests, the federal states cannot shrink back at all.


    War reparations are an astronomical figure, and every percentage point of concession will put a heavy financial burden on the state government.


    The extra money will eventually fall on the people and enterprises. Although the politicians have no morals, the votes cannot be ignored.


    Everyone knows that if such a stalemate continues, major events will eventually happen; unfortunately, real money is involved, and no one can come up with a solution that satisfies all parties.


    Each federal state has its own leadership team. There is no central government for two days a day, so there is no problem; if there is no central government for one month or two months, the problem is not too big; if there is no central government for a year or two, things will happen. Up.


    Not everyone wants someone to take care of it. Although the central government of the United States has a low sense of existence, it still can''t resist the ambitions of careerists.


    When everyone is used to the absence of a Washington government, then the Washington government will really cool off.


    In the final analysis, the United States is just a country of immigrants that has been established for a hundred years. It has no centripetal force in itself, and it comes together entirely because of interests.


    Since it is possible to aggregate because of interests, it is also possible to separate families because of interests.


    It is conceivable that after this wave, even if the United States does not split, it will, like the Confederate countries next door, change from a Confederation to a Confederation.


    It seems that only one word has changed, but in fact it is a fundamental change in nature.


    The relationship between the states and the central government has directly become a cooperative partner. When you are happy, you can play together, and when you are unhappy, you will quit in minutes to show you.


    In the past few decades, the Confederate states have not only heard news about the withdrawal of the joining states, and even some states have already taken actual actions.


    Of course, behind the ins and outs, the push of the Washington government is indispensable.


    Adhering to the principle of not killing you, but also disgusting you. Successive Washington governments have liked to do things on this.


    It''s a pity that people are making trouble, and with the danger of the United States on the side, the states of the federal state dare not give up the group. When he calmed down, he was a family again.


    Originally, everyone was just watching jokes and didn''t expect Feng Shui to take turns. Now it''s your turn.


    ...


    America is not peaceful, nor is Eastern Europe. After the tsarist government rejected the "good faith" mediation of the Continental Alliance, the situation of the civil war fell again.


    With an endless stream of "volunteers" rushing to the anti-Russian front, the wave of independence was once again pushed to a climax.


    The Finnish Independence Army, which was only trying to defend against danger, came out, and the rebels in the Polish-Lithuanian region all focused on the same target-St. Petersburg.


    This is not over yet. After the Bulgarians in the Balkans expelled the Russian army, they launched the Battle of Constantinople (Tsar Geller).


    The rebels in the Caucasus are not willing to be lonely, and are now marching along the Volga River. It is impossible to determine the specific strategic goals in the short term, but it seems to be where you plan to hit.


    The Ukrainian independence movement has also reached its climax. With the help of "volunteers", the Independence Army has gradually gained the upper hand on the battlefield.


    The situation in Central Asia is still erosive, and there is no sign of improvement. Siberia has the upper hand, but it doesn''t make any sense.


    ...


    It''s not that the Russian army doesn''t work hard, it''s that the rebels are too arrogant. Airplanes and tanks all appeared on the battlefield, making the government forces lacking guns and ammunition suffer.


    Suppress the rebellion?


    No, this is clearly a war with the European world. The chief culprit for all this is the international "mediation" that was previously rejected.


    It''s too late to regret now. The Continental Alliance clings to the main force of the Russian army on the front line. The Tsarist government can only let the peasants who have just put down their hoes on the battlefield.


    With the development of the situation, more and more ethnic minorities in Russia have participated in the national independence movement.


    If you want to investigate the reasons in depth, it still comes from an article "On the National Independence Movement". Can cause such a big impact, the writing of the article is naturally not ordinary people.


    That was half a year ago. In order to add obstacles to the Russians, Franz published "On the National Independence Movement" in the Austrian daily newspaper.


    The article clearly stated his position, namely:


    "For mainstream ethnic groups (80%) who have their own civilization, a long traditional history and culture, have lived in a certain area for a long time (over 500 years), and have a strong desire for independence, they should be given independence."


    Undoubtedly, this is a typical example of being full, and now it''s starting to hit the pot. If it was left thirty or forty years ago, if anyone dared to say that, it would be an unrequited enemy...


    However, politics is so mysterious. Once my own ethnic problem is solved, it is time to take it out and do things.


    In fact, Franz has been very restrained. While supporting the national independence movement, he also attached many prerequisites.


    The reason is naturally to avoid accidental injury. In the era of colonial empires, the national independence movement is on the rise, and the major colonial empires are the first to bear the brunt.


    Unlike the Shenluo colony, which is vast and sparsely populated, it will basically not be impacted. Other colonial empires are quite different.


    Especially the group of kids who just carve up India, who doesn''t rule over tens of millions of people, once it gets into trouble, it will be very terrible.


    Living time and population ratio are not bothersome. The key lies in "civilization" and "historical culture".


    There is no specific standard for this thing. It is entirely because the European world thinks that there is it, and it thinks that it doesn''t exist if it doesn''t.


    Even so, accidental injuries still occurred.


    According to incomplete statistics, after Franz''s "On the National Independence Movement" was published, in the second half of 1905, the outbreak of the national independence movement in the world directly doubled.


    Natural Russia, which has the greatest influence, is clearly aimed at them. People of insight from various nationalities who want independence will naturally not let go of this golden opportunity.


    In addition to this political signal, there is also a political event that has attracted much attention, that is, the "Russian-Austrian League" will expire at the end of the year.


    Judging from the current situation, the possibility of renewing the contract between the two countries is infinitely close to zero. Once the "Russian-Austrian League" ends, the international situation facing the tsarist government will be even more sinister.


    ...


    1905 is destined to be an extraordinary year, with turbulent events that lasted from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.


    Under Franz''s sign, on November 7, 1905, the Imperial Assembly passed the proposal to upgrade the Central American colony to the Principality of Latin America, the Southern Ocean to the Southern Principality, and the North American colony to the Maple Leaf Principality.


    The meal has to be eaten one bite at a time. In order to give everyone a period of adaptation, Franz himself served as the king.


    Facts have proved that this approach is really effective. The original criticism about the three major states quickly disappeared.


    In the eyes of many opponents, the emperor personally serves as the king is a sign of concession. Just look at Franz''s title, it''s a silly existence without mathematics.


    With so many titles, the Holy Roman Empire is still the Holy Roman Empire, and the emperor¡¯s title did not change the mode of governance.


    The left and right are the same name, and it is absolutely impossible to confront the emperor for such a trivial matter. After all, everyone is only opposed to the establishment of a state, not against the emperor.


    ...


    At the Vienna Palace, Franz looked at the draft abdication edict in his hand, and after confirming that there was no problem, he slowly said: "Publish it!"


    "father¡­¡­"


    Before Frederick had finished speaking, Franz interrupted: "Well, no need to say more. Now that I have decided to abdicate after Christmas, I won''t change it anymore.


    Don''t worry, just tell the outside world that my health is not good and I need to rest. People in their 70s or 80s, who can say that I can''t pretend to be sick?


    From now on, you should learn to adapt to the life of the monarch. You need to deal with all the big and small problems you will encounter in the future.


    The throne is not only a kind of glory, but also a kind of responsibility. You have seen a lot over the years, but this is not enough. The world of the monarch is far more cruel than this.


    As the ZTE master of the Habsburg dynasty, the outside world took my position too high. Even if I did something wrong, someone would spontaneously make up a bunch of reasons.


    Especially in the past ten years, they have almost been deified. Just look at the parliament. In recent years, all the proposals I have instructed have been passed unanimously.


    The reason for passing the proposal is not because of the content of the proposal, but because the person who pushed the proposal is me-Joseph Franz.


    This is very scary. If this goes on, I am afraid that I will be lost in it, and I really think I can do everything.


    It is important for a person to have self-knowledge, and we are all ordinary members of all living beings. It''s nothing more than standing taller, having broader knowledge, at best being a little smarter than ordinary people, and being ordinary people in essence.


    Now the rapids retreat bravely, whether it is for the country, for the family, or for me personally is the best choice.


    But you are miserable. With a father like me, you will have to be contrasted and provoked in the years to come. This requires you to maintain a calm mind and treat all this rationally. "


    Too high prestige is sometimes a trouble. In case the heir''s mentality is not strong enough, it is very easy to fall into the gutter.


    But in this respect, Franz doesn''t think the problem is big. Frederick was not young anymore, and his mind had matured a long time ago, not to mention he was watching from behind.


    As the person involved, Franz now fully understands why the ancient emperors, wise and powerful in their youth, made mistakes frequently in their later years.


    Living in flattery every day, the more lies are heard, and they become the truth. Compared to these predecessors, Franz now has a choice.


    In order to be able to retreat smoothly this time, Franz did not hesitate to "use bad health" as an excuse.


    Combined with his age, this explanation is very convincing. The emperor had broken his heart for the country, and now he was overworked and had to abdicate early.


    Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Franz himself believed it anyway.


    The big event of the emperor''s abdication attracted attention from the front, passing the throne of the three kingdoms to the other three younger sons is not worth mentioning.


    Aiko is eager, even older people can understand. The eldest son inherited the main business and divided the other sons'' share of the property to settle down, which is also in line with the traditions of the European world.


    There is also a colony on the left and right. Anyway, it is a "poor country", which is acceptable to everyone.


    Even if someone wants to object, there is no way to speak at this time. Who is making the emperor "critically ill"?


    If there is a disturbance at this time, which affects the emperor''s "recovery", and accidentally lets the emperor see God, it will be great fun.


    With Franz''s influence, the Holy Roman Empire will never have a place for them. Such terrifying consequences are enough to make any political figure daunted.


    In order to successfully complete the state plan, Franz worked hard, and even used it himself.


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 Chapter 1166： season finale

    In an uproar, on December 31, 1905, Franz officially passed the throne to Frederick, and the Holy Roman Empire officially entered the era of Frederick.


    Unlike previous power changes, this power transfer was exceptionally smooth. The outside world is not clear about Franz''s true physical condition, which does not mean that the senior government is also not clear.


    Although he didn''t understand why Franz was anxious to abdicate, but the old emperor was still alive, everyone did not dare to move.


    The European world does not have the proverb of "shooting the first bird", but the truth is still the same. Even if it is a guy with greater desire for power, he dare not be a demon at this point in time.


    If the high-level government is stable, the political factions attached to it will naturally be stabilized. Even if anyone dared to take the initiative, they were suppressed by the cabinet.


    Now is the time to test everyone''s abilities. If you can''t even achieve the most basic stable situation, then you don''t need to get involved in the political arena.


    The transition of power was completed smoothly, and Franz was happy to relax. Once people are old, they don''t like tossing.


    From the Austrian Empire to the present Holy Roman Empire, during his 57-year career as an emperor, Franz has long been exhausted.


    Frankly speaking, the overall performance of the Shinra bureaucracy is also remarkable in this bad age.


    Although it has not been able to put an end to corruption and lazy governance, it is absolutely "skilled" compared to bureaucrats in other countries during the same period.


    Confirming that what he had left was not a mess, after the abdication of the emperor, Franz the Great, contentedly launched a national cruise plan.


    As for the finishing work of the World War, it was his "political achievement" specially left for his son. Although the specific work may be a little cumbersome, and there may be twists and turns in the middle, the overall situation is set.


    In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks can only be in vain.


    Italy has become a geographical term; the reduced version of France is still licking the wounds left by the last World War; the arrogant British Empire is now closed.


    There is no colony to replenish the blood, the vitality of the British and French, there is no need to regain the vitality of 30 to 50 years. If you want to return to the top, you don''t even think about it.


    The Russian Empire, which cannot be ignored, is now caught in a civil war and cannot extricate itself. The main force was held by the Allies, and the Czarist government was powerless to make a quick fight.


    In particular, the international "anti-Russian forces" have colluded, and tens of thousands of "mercenaries" are sweeping over the tsarist government, with great intentions not to split Russia.


    The United States, which was supposed to rise, is now dying. Because of the issue of war reparations, the states have been unable to reach an agreement for a long time, and even the elections cannot be carried out normally.


    With the help of the European Union, the federal state parliaments have even openly discussed the issue of independent nation-building.


    Even the capital consortium that was supposed to support the unification of the federal government is now shrinking one by one. Obviously, the world war has scared them.


    Going upstream has never been the style of capitalists. Everyone is a proprietor with a family and a business. It is really embarrassing to ask them to "throw their heads and shed blood" for the United States.


    What''s more, the capital world has never been monolithic. Some people have their interests damaged, and some people benefit from it. At least the small local consortia in the Midwest are happy to share with the east.


    Throughout the world, the Holy Roman Empire does not have a powerful "enemy". As the only "superpower" and superpower, the situation can''t get worse no matter how much you toss.


    Without the annoying government affairs, Franz was particularly relaxed during the journey.


    The sky is so blue and the water is so clear. From time to time, there is a "seeing cattle and sheep". Set up a barbecue, some cumin and chili powder, the picture is particularly gratifying.


    There is no time limit. Everywhere Franz goes, he will stop and taste local specialties and appreciate local customs.


    Stop and go all the way, after more than half a year, I still wandered around the Balkan Peninsula, and compared with the vast Holy Roman Empire, I didn''t even reach the tip of the iceberg.


    At this speed, it is estimated that Franz will not be able to complete a national cruise in his lifetime. But it''s not important. Just have fun when you come out.


    The Holy Roman Empire is too large, and it has everything to do with climate and geography. Don''t say it''s a dying old man, even if young people want to travel all over the country, it''s not enough.


    Time passed in a hurry, twenty-five years in a flash, Franz still failed to complete the global cruise, and even Africa did not reach one-tenth.


    There is no way, time is not forgiving. No matter how you exercise, you can''t reach the erosion of time. In the "year of the horseback", Franz was forced to return to Vienna for retirement.


    Watching his body go from bad to worse, Franz could only sigh secretly. I am not afraid that death is all fake, and Franz can''t take life and death down even if he is a man of two generations.


    Recently, a piece of memory has continuously appeared in his mind, as if it were a dream. In his dream, he became another person and also created a world empire.


    Although reason told him it was a "dream", but intuition told him it was "real". Even such a nonsense thing as crossing happened, it wouldn''t be surprising for another lifetime.


    Intermittent memories continue to emerge, making Franz distressed. At this age, no amount of life experience can only be forgotten.


    "Father, there has just been news from Nanyang that William was summoned by God last night."


    The familiar voice sounded, pulling Franz back to reality. Parting life and death, Franz has not experienced it for the first time. In the past years, he has sent away too many people.


    Seeing that there are fewer and fewer familiar people around me, I thought I was used to it. Unexpectedly, it was his son''s turn now that he still couldn''t do so.


    "What happened, why did William go suddenly? What last words did he leave?"


    Affected by Franz''s early abdication, several sons followed suit. In recent years, they have also stepped down and returned to Vienna for retirement.


    At present, the Shenluo Empire is at its strongest centripetal force, fighting overseas in the early years and returning to the hometown in the later years, which is also very popular among the people.


    Originally, William also returned to Vienna, but he felt tired after staying for two years and went to Nanyang. But I didn''t expect it to be a farewell.


    "Yesterday was the National Day of the Principality of Nanyang. William drank a few more glasses at the banquet. Today the lady was there when she found out. No last words were left."


    Frederick explained. It can be seen that he was also stunned by the news. But this is precisely the most reasonable explanation.


    As a king, even if it is an abdicated king, accidents are not so easy. Besides, it is still on its own territory.


    While talking, a group of younger generations from the Habsburg family also rushed over. Obviously Franz was the last to know the news.


    It''s right to think about it, this kind of bad news naturally has to consider his psychological endurance. People who are about to rush to a hundred, really can''t stand the toss.


    Waving his hand, without giving everyone a chance to persuade, Franz said calmly: "I know, you can arrange funerals! Now I want to be alone."


    ...


    Looking at the familiar palace and looking back at the past years, Franz fell into deep contemplation.


    The butterfly effect is powerful. With the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, the world situation has long changed.


    Especially in the past ten years, with the dismemberment of the Russian Empire and the further division of the United States, the hegemony of the Holy Roman Empire has been increasingly consolidated.


    The dominance of one family is formed, and competitors are trembling in the corner, for fear of becoming the next target for Vienna.


    In this general context, as long as the Vienna government does not engage in things, it will be difficult for the international situation to be chaotic.


    Now that everything is there, the situation is very good, and the Vienna government naturally has no need to toss. So in the past ten years, the world situation has been harmonious.


    Except for individual countries and civil wars, only the colonial empire occasionally broke out a rebellion. As for the international war, without the nod of the Vienna government, who would dare to do it?


    You must know that the League of Nations is not a casual meal. Under the promotion of the Vienna government, the current League of Nations is a proper world "policeman".


    If there are no accidents, this peace will continue for a long time, until Shinra defeats his family one day and is unable to stabilize the situation.


    No one can say what will happen in the future. Anyway, Franz didn''t plan to do anything anymore, there was enough back hand reserved.


    In the past two decades, the Habsburg dynasty has successively established more than ten states overseas. If this can be done in one go, Franz has nothing to say.


    The relaxation of the international situation does not mean world peace. The Vienna government can reconcile international conflicts, but it cannot reconcile the internal conflicts of various countries.


    The first to bear the brunt is naturally the countries in the Americas, especially the hapless "lost countries", who have been caught in racial conflicts.


    Second, the major colonial empires in Europe. The recent days have not been so easy.


    Where there is oppression, there is resistance. In order to split the Russian empire, the exported nationalism was eventually eaten back to all countries.


    At this moment, everyone realized how powerful the Vienna government was. But it''s too late, and now there is no "defeated country" to give them the head of trouble.


    People always have to face the reality, take stock of the international situation, and review the experience of a lifetime. Franz has realized that he is running out of time.


    At this point, the glory of the past is just like the past, "rights and wrongs" commented by later generations of freedom.


    After getting rid of the sadness of his son''s death, Franz has no mind to do anything else. At this moment, he just wants to work hard to integrate the memory fragments that continue to emerge in his mind.


    "Ferdinand", "Bulgarian Empire"...The memories gradually connected in his mind, but Franz''s body turned sharply.


    After sending off William, the last birthday of his life was passed, and the hundred-year-old Franz finally came to the end of his life.


    On March 26, 1931, in the soft sunlight, Franz the Great closed his eyes.


    ...


    With the end of the story, "Li Mu", who just got up at the other end, fell into confusion.


    who I am?


    Is it "Li Mu"?


    Or "Franz"?


    Or is it "Ferdinand"?


    The two additional memories suddenly made Li Mu completely blinded.


    Li Mu is completely confused about whether it is a "Lanke a dream", a "a dream yellow beam", or a "multiple world".


    But one thing Li Mu knew that he had to get up quickly to go to work, or he would be late.


    Regardless of how awesome he is in the dream, in reality he is a hard-working office worker. Even with two more rich life experiences, it is now useless.


    After all, dreams are all born with a golden key in their dreams, and they are born to be superiors. She has always been pleased by others, but she has no history of counterattack and struggle.


    After finishing the washing in the shortest time, Li Mu picked up his mobile phone, walked quickly out of the rental house, and went straight to the bus station.


    While running, I was still praying, and I must catch the bus. Otherwise, whether it''s taking a taxi or being late for work, today will be done in vain.


    The life of ordinary people is so simple and unpretentious.


    ...


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 ~： End to spread flowers

    After more than two years, the Holy Roman Empire came to an end. Thank you for your company over the past 800 days and nights.


    It was Haiyue''s fault that could have been finished earlier. From last year to the present, I sincerely thank you readers for your tolerance.


    The public examination is over, and I don¡¯t know the specific results. It must be better than last year. At least not so non-Chief.


    The new book is an embarrassing problem. More than a month has passed. Looking back at the beginning of the previous preparation, I only feel "What is that stuff?"


    It may be that the poisoning is too deep. Now Haiyue is full of brains:


    "What is it?"


    "why?"


    "How to do?"


    The beginnings of the previous preparations were all overturned, and the new book was put on hold for the time being, and we will notify when we are ready.


    I hope everyone will come to join us at that time, Haiyue is here to thank you all.


    I wish you all the best in your work and all the best. Good luck every day, money is coming!


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